The Aberdare Leader

Cwmdare. When you want a drink have a good one. McLaren's Valento Wine, Iskey Stout, and Burdo ARE GOOD. LINSEED COMPOUND for Coughs and Colds. Of proven efficacy. 9 £ <i. & .1 Jib Of Chemists only. RECORD WINDING—At the Bwllfa Colliery (No. 1) on Saturday last, 99o trams were raised. This is a record since the Eight Hours" Act came into force. ST. LUKE'S "CHURCH. The service on Sunday morning was conducted by Mr David Morgan, and in the evening by Mr D. T. Jones. The lessons were read by Messrs. William Evans and T. J. Thomas. ACCIDENT. While working as a haulier at Bwllfa No. 1 Colliery, Mr. William Rollingson, of St. John's-place, Trecynon, received severe injuries to his head and leg, through being run over by a full tram of coal.

Llwydcoed. When you want a drink have a good one. McLaren's Valento Wine, Iskey Stout, and Burdo ARE GOOD. For asthma, bronchitis, tight-chest, difficulty of breathing, try Emrys' Cough- Ease. It cuts the phlegm and clears the ^ST8* JAMES'S CHURCH.—On Sunday morning the pulpit was occupied by Mr. D. T. Jones. In the evening Mr. D. Mor- gan, Cwmdare, preached. The collections were in aid of the Curacy Fund. TO MOTHERS.—Mrs Winslow's Sooth- log Syrup has been used over fifty years by millions of mothers for their children while teething, with perfect saccess. It will relieve the poor sufferer immediate- ly It is pleasant to taste; it produces statural quiet sleep, by relieving the child from pain, and tho little cherub awakes as bright as a b-p-t-ton." Of all vtthemists, Is. lid. per bottle.

Trecynon. "UNSEED COMPOUND" (Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, &c), voids Influenza. NODDFA (B.).-At Noddfa Chapel on Sunday evening feeling reference was made to the death of Mr. Ivor Jones, by the pastor, the Rev. D. Hopkins. At the close of the service the Dead March in H Saul" was played. HEN-DY-CWRDD.—A meeting of the Christian Endeavour Society of the above. chapel was held on Monday evening, when Master J. Ei. Davies read a paper on "My religion and myself." The chair was occupied by Mr. John Thomas. The following commented on the paper Mrs. Davies, Messrs. David and John Evans. Recitations were given by Misses Maggie Jane Davies, Olwen Morgan, Maggiet Ann Davies, and Master David William Davies. LECT-URE.-On Monday evening, at Bethel Chapel, the Rev. G. Pe-nar Grif- fiths delivered a lecture on Fy Nghen- • edl with y Gamfa." The chair was oc- cupied by Councillor T. Lewis. The Rev. R. J. Jones, M.A., commented on the lecture- On the motion of Mr. T. Thomas, seconded by Mr. D. Morris, a vote of thanks was accorded to the lec- turer, who in responding proposed a simi- lar compliment to the chairman. Mr. John Jones seconded. TEA.—On Thursday afternoon a tea was held at Bethel Chapel. The tray- holders were: —: The Misses Phillips, Tudor-terrace; Miss Stubbings and Mrs. Barber; the Misses Richards, Tudor- terrace; Mrs. S. Jdhn and Miss Davies; -the Misses Davies, Tudor-terrace; Mrs. Hannah Lewis and Mrs. J. Jones; Mrs. .Jones and Mrs. Roberts; the Misses Bowen, Oxford-street; Mrs. Abraham and Miss Williams; the Misses Jones, Gospel Hall-terrace; the Misses Morgan, Grif- fith-street; Mrs. Darby and Miss John; Mrs. and Miss Evans. The cutters were: Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Owen, Mrs. John (Clive-street), Mrs. Harris, Mrs. John (Gospel Hall), Mrs. Evans, Mrs B. Lewis, Mrs. G. Williams, Mrs. James, and Mr. D. Evans. Ticket collectors: Messrs. E. Evans, T. Williams, and D. Evans. Tea brewers, Mrs. Davies and Mrs. Ellis; fire attendants, Messrs. Thomas Morgan and Daniel Lewis. Mr. J. M. Evans, draper, was the secretary. EBENEZER M.I.S. On Thursday evening a trial by jury was enacted in connection with this society. Appended is a list of those who took part: Judge, Mr. D. Beynon Jones; counsel for the de- 'fence, Mr. J. Thomas; counsel for prose- cution, Mr. T. Richards; prisoner (charged with attempted murder), Mr. W. Lewis Davies; plaintiff, Mr. T. Phillips; clerk of court, Mr. T. Powell; witnesses, Mr. R. L. Davies, Miss L. Thomas, Miss Mary Jones, Messrs. John Griffiths, J. B. James, Martin Thomas, C. Dance, Miss Annie J. Evans; constable, Mr. J. R. Davies. The following constituted the jury, Messrs. Idwal Thomas, Isaac L. Davies, E. Jones, D. Sallis, J. T. Davies, W. J. Jones, Miss M. A. Thomas, Miss Powell, Miss Griffiths, Miss Annie Evans, Miss Mary Thomas, and Miss Ann Grif- fiths. The affair had been arranged by Messrs. T. Richards and J. Thomas, while the Misses Thomas and Miss A. J. Evans had also rendered valuable assist- • ance.

Robertstown, "LINSEED COMPOUND" for Coughs, Colds, and Bronchial troubles. 9 £ .l/l|. INTERMENT.—The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Lloyd, the wife of Mr. John Lloyd, Thomas-street, whose death occurred on the 24th inst., took place on Saturday at the Aberdare Public Cemetery. Deceased I was a life-long resident of R-obertstown. She was a faithful member of Salem Chapel. The Rev. J. D. Rees officiated. Appended is a list of the mourners: Mr. John Lloyd, husband; Mr. and Mrs. W. John Lloyd, Bargoed, son and daughter- in-law; Mr. and Mrs. J. Pritchard, Robertstown; Mr. and Mrs. Oliver C. Jones, Robertstown, sons-in-law and daughters; Mrs. Llovd, daughter-in-law; Mr. and Mrs. J. Bowen, brother-in-law and sister; Mrs. Oliver, sister; Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Oliver (Treorky), nieces; Mr. W. II. Williams, nephew; Master T. Roberts, Miss Nellie Pritchard, Miss Mary Jones, Master Tydfil Jones, grand- children.

Aberdare. TRY HAYTER'S BREAD. FOR ARTIFICIAL TEETH visit Mrw '('r\rmflck'FI Consulting Rooms, 2, Cardiff Street. Aberdare. UNRIVALLED. — The Smart Up-tc- date Suits, from 19s. 6d., obtained at J. V Evans*/?, the Noted Hat Shop, Top of ?fnnon-street, are the talk of thp AHw- rlflrp Valley. I.O.O.R. (Manchester Unity). The secretary, Mr. Jacob R. Jones, of Aber- aman, has again received a cheque for = £ 160 from the Directors of the Order to- wards assisting the weak lodges in the Aberdare District. This makes a total of close- upon < £ 1,000 from the same source. PERSONAL.—Mr. E:. Ogwen "Williams, F.R.G.S., has been chosen as one of the adjudicators at the Mountain Ash Eis- teddfod. CLERICAL.—The Rev. W. C. Williams, M.A., Vicar of Ebbw Vale, has accepted the living of Caerwent with Llanfair Discoed, near Chepstow, offered him by the Dean and Chapter of Llandaff Cathe- dral. Mr. Williams was one time Curate of St. Mary's Welsh Church (1890-93). CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOUR. On Thursday the Carmel Christian En- deavourers had an able paper on Beulah Land by Mr. Gwilym Bosher. Mr. Jas. Couldrey occupied the chair. Messrs. H. Bryant, W. Eynon, M. Parr, and Pas- tor Kinsey participated in the discussion. Next Thursday the Temperance question will be dealt with. CARMEL.-Nothwithstanding the in- clemency of the weather, Carmel Hall was crowded with children on Sunday evening, fully 400 being present to listen to the pathetic story of "Jim, the Cross- ing Sweeper." The story, which was given by Mr. J. Bosher, was illustrated with 20 beautiful lantern slides. The ju- veniles listened with rapt attention, which is proof that the child mind is eager for Christian knowledge when dispensed in a form which the child can grasp. SILOA M.I.S. The programme for Wednesday evening was a Biblical dis- course. Mr. T. M. Jones, Commerce House, gave an excellent address on the Book of Job. He described the book as a grand lyric drama—a drama with a pur- pose, dealing with the problems of pain and adversity, and dwelling on the rela- tion of conduct to circumstances. Several members of the society took part in the discussion. Mr. G. Griffiths commenced the meeting, which was closed by Mr. J. Owen (Gwernantydd). PRESENTATION. An interesting presentation took place at the Liberal Club on Saturday evening, when a few friends met to bid farewell to Mr. Evan Thomas, one of the oldest members as well as one of the founders of the club. Mr. Thomas, who for many years was employed at Bwllfa Colliery, is removing to Pencader. The present took the form of a black ebony walking stick, bearing the inscription: "To Mr. Evan Thomas, from a few friends. Aberdare Liberal Club, Nov. 27, 1909." Master Ralph Wat- kins, the little son of the steward and stewardess, handed the stick to Mr. Thomas in a few suitable words, and Mr. Thomas briefly returned thanks. LANTERN LECTURE. On Friday evening, at Siloa Chapel, an interesting lantern lecture was given to a crowded audience. The lecturer was Mr. Griff Griffiths, and the lanternist Mr, Ivor John. Slides depicting the beautiful scenery of North and Mid Wales—the de- lightful district through which the Cam- brian Railways run, were thrown on the screen and immensely enjoyed. The beauty spots of the Valleys of the Severn, Wye, and Dovey, and the unique attrac- tions of the Cardigan Bay coast were il- lustrated to advantage, the vast audience getting a pleasant foretaste of a holiday tour in the northern part of the Princi- pality. The lecturer and operator were cordially thanked for their services. The slides were kindly lent by Mr. C. S. Denniss, Oswestry, general manager of the Cambrian Railways. BETHANIA. At Bethania C.M. Chapel on Thursday evening the Welsh Calvinistic Methodists of the District held a meeting under the auspices of the movement organised to celebrate the birth of John Calvin and Dr. Lewis Ed- wards. The Rev. W. D. Morris, Cwm- aman, presided. The Rev. R. Roberts, Cwmbach, dealt on the history of Calvin, and the Rev. D. Jones, M.A., Penrhiw- ceiber,, on Calvin's theology. The Rev. R. Williams, Nazareth, spoke on Dr. Edwards as a man of letters. "Dr. Ed- wards' theology" was the subject alloted to the Rev. J. Lewis, Hebron, but owing to the lateness of the hour Mr. Lewis postponed his address. Mr Howell Owen, Cwmaman, opened the meeting. On the, proposition of Mr. J. Williams, Hebron- who remarked that he was intimately ac- quainted with the late Dr. Edwards- seconded by Councillor W. Rees, a, vote of thanks was passed to the rev. gentle- men for their excellent addresses. DEBATE.—" Can the Sermon on the Mount be practised in Modern Britain?" was the subject for discussion at Carmel M.I. Class on Monday last, when Mr. D. M. John occupied the chair. Mr. Willie Bryant opened with an excellent paper for the affirmative, basing his remarks on its practicability owing to it being right and just. Seneca and Cicero aimed at ideals, and failed because they omitted the divine help, while Paul, Stephen, and John (in Patmos) had divine help and succeeded. Messrs. G. Morgan, Jas. Bosher, H. Bryant, M. Parr, J'. Davies, Cook, F. Callaway, Fred Phelps, and Mrs. Bryant took part in the discussion. The next meeting will be a special one. Lieut. H. H. Southey, Merthyr, will give his interesting and instructive lecture on f Egypt and the Pyramids." There will be some hundred slides (coloured) from snapshots taken on the spot by the lec- turer, who in his racy and humorous style will give his audience a treat. Scripture students will be delighted with the Bibli- cal views. WHAT IS OUR CHRISTIAN FAITH? -This, was the question which the Rev. J. M. oones, M.A., endeavoured to answer in his sermon at Tabernacle Cong. Church on Sunday evening. He held that the Christian faith was based (1) on our human nature; (2) on Jesus' person- ahty and teaching. The Christian faith he described as a definite deliberate and practical attitude towards God on one side and human life on the other, and which expressed itself in trust in God and service to man. What was the origin of this faith? If we traced back the var- ious rengious influences at work in the world we would find the source in Nazar- eth & Gethsemane, centreing around the figure of Jesus Christ. What guarantee had we that Christianity was true? Upon what was it based? Church and Bible might be very powerful helps to attain this faith, but they were not the basis of faith. The foundation of the v^iiristian religion was the personality and life of Jesus, which were full of tr}\8t Goci and 0f service to man. OBITUAR1.—On Thursday Mr. J. ,T. Parry, 16, Trevor-street, who was engaged as manual instructor at the Higher Standard School, passed away at the early ¡qtc cf 31 years. Since his advent to Aberdare about two years ago, Mr. Parry had made many friends. At the school he was a great favourite with staff and pupils. Mr Evan Williams, head-master, testifies that Mr. Parry was a most desir- fiole colleague. He was a devoted mem- ber of Tabernacle Cong. Church and Sunday School, an industrious member of Tabernacle Young People's Society, and II instructor to the Carving Class held under its auspices. Last Sunday the Rev. J. M. Jones, M.A., pastor, made feeling references to the sad and sudden death of Mr. Parry. He dwelt on the simplicity and sincerity of his sterling character. At the evening service the Dead March in U Saul N was impres- sively played by Mr. E. Moses, the organ- I ist. The interment took place on Mon- day. A large concourse assembled at 16, Trevcr-street, and proceeded to Taber- nacle, where a short service was held by the Rev. J. M. Jones. The body was taken by the 12.45 T.V.R. train to Car- taken by the 12.45 T.V.R. train to Car- diff for interment. A large number of friends accompanied the cortege to Car- diff. The mourners were: Mr Parry, father; Miss Parry, sister; Messrs. J. Parry, Cardiff, and H. James, Neath, uncles; Miss Morgan, friend. The boys of the Higher Standard School attended en bloc, being marshalled by Mr. J. Davies, attendance officer; Mr. Wigley, caretaker, and two senior scholars, T. Davies, attendance officer; Mr. Wigley, caretaker, and two senior scholars, T. Griffiths and Archie Flooks. The bearers were Mr. Parry's colleagues at the Higher Standard School, Messrs. E. Williams (headmaster), W. J. Harris, Ben Davies, Jack S. Thomas, Tom Davies, and W. James. Two beautiful wreaths had been received, one from Tabernacle Sunday School and the other from the Young People's Society. Messrs. J. Morgan and Son were the undertakers. EDUCATION SOCtETY.-On Monday evening Mr. T. T. Jenkins, Abercanaid, a. member of the Merthyr Board of Guardians, was the speaker under the auspices of the above society at the Higher Standard School. He dwelt on The meaning, process and end of edu- cation." In the course of a valuable paper, Mr. Jenkins held that the secur- ing of social efficiency should be the aim of education. Mr. Jenkins dwelt on the value of economical and ethical training. The child should be trained so that he should be adapted to the civilisation into which he was born. He would place physical considerations first, ethical second, and utilitarian third.—Discussion having been invited, Mr. A. W. Elliot asked Mr. Jenkins what did he mean by ethical' efficiency ? Mr. Jenkins replied that he meant training the child to know right from wrong.—Mr. George Thomas enquired what method would Mr. Jenkins employ to inculcate into the child the principles of right doing? Mr. Jen- kins replied that he believed in system- atical moral instruction, but he also be- lieved in incidental teaching of morals— Miss George, Town School, asked whether in teaching conduct a reward should be < put up as an incentive? Mr. Jenkins's ,< answer was that the child should be taught to do good for the sake of doing good.—Mr. W. J. Edwards asked if edu- j cation through experience was as import- 1 ant as education through experiment? i The answer was that the terms were in- ] terchangeable.—Further questions were ] put by Messrs. E. Davies, J. Davies, J sec. of the Society; Evan Williams; Mrs. Davies, a member of the Education Com- ] mittee; County Councillor David Hughes, Mr. W. Griffiths, Guardian J. Prowle, and Mr. T. Walker.—Councillor T. Wal- ( ter Williams, B.Sc., proposed a vote of 1 thanks to Mr. Jenkins. Councillor D. s Hughes seconded. Mr. J. Griffiths pre- ] sided over the meeting. i TRINITY.—A stalwart of the Calvin- istic Methodist Connexion, in the person of the Rev. Richard Morris, M.A., B.D., Dolgelly, preached from the pulpit of Trinity last Sunday. In the morning he treated upon the words: "Unto whom it was revealed that not unto themselves J. but unto us they did minister the things which are now reported unto you." "To make others happy is the shortest and 1 surest way to one's own happiness," was j the preacher's opening remark. A c church was a society in which every j member thereof lived by and for each f other's happiness. The same truth ap- c phed to nations. However, it was not so £ easy to adopt this principle in inter- T national relations. It was not easy to e love other nations as we did our own flesh ( and blood. Referring to the prophets of a old the preacher said that they lived and 1 toiled for the future. "Living for the e future" was the tonic of Mr. Morris's 3 sermon. He dwelt first on the charm I and beauty of such a life considered in it- s self. The prophets of old were mightier J to-day than they were when they walked 3 this earth 2,500 years ago. That was I true with regard to all the great men and rl women of history. A short time ago he S (the preacher) was privileged to visit the I cemetery wherein lay the remains of John I Calvin, but he could not find Calvin i there. He returned to Wales, and found Calvin strong and formidable as ever, al- A though he never crossed the channel 1 while in the flesh. This kind of life de- a rived its chief support from the Christian I gospel. An attempt was beinsr made to I set up this principle of living for the 2 future as a religion in itself and a rival I to Christianity. But we could not dis- t sociate it from .Christianity. It was I Christianity alone that gave us the assur- 3 ance that the world was moving on. He I who surrendered his life' to the service of ) I the ages would ha,ve the ages for his in- heritance.—Mr. Morris also preached in the afternoon and evening, large congre- I gations attending at each service.

Cwmbach. When you want a drink have a good one. McLaren's Valento Wine, Iskev Stout, and Burdo ARE GOOD. Hundreds testify to the efficacy of < Emrys Cough-Ease for coughs, colds. k asthma, bronchitis, etc. One dose re- lieves. It is wonderful. BHYN SEION M.I.S. "Should reli- i gious instruction be given in the elemen- ] tary schools?" was the subject of a de- i bate on Friday evening last. The Rev. c R. H. Davies, B.A., presided. Mr. Wm. [ Jones, Sion-terrace, read a paper in sup- i port of the affirmative view, his chief J argument being that Biblical instruction ( would influence' the formation of charac- i TIT1'"1 the young. Mr. David Edmund < Williams, Bethuel-i'ow, argued on be- J half of the negative side that the home and not the school was the,, place to direct the minds of youth towards religious sub- jeets. Further discussion on the subject was indulged in by the following: Messrs James Jones, Samuel Lloyd, Edward Evans, Wm. James, Thomas John Lewis, John Hughes. and Henry Phillips, and f Rev. E. H. Davies. The affirmative side carried by a substantial majority.

Aberaman. I^SEED COMPOUND for Coughs and Colds. Of proven efficacy. Of Chemists only. 9Jd., l/lid.3 2/9. When you want a drink have a good one. McLaren's Valento Wine, Iskev Stout, and Burdo ARE GOOD. SARON M.I.S.—Thursday last was an ODen night. The Rev. H. P. Jenkins took the chair, and comments on various topics were1 made by the members MISSIONARY SERMONS.-)Ir..T aIm Bailey, Mountain Ash, preached soeeial sermons at the English Weslevan Church Aberaman. on Sunday, on behalf of foreign missions. YNYSLWYI). "A born a-entleman who had ministered successfully at his church for more than 33 years." was a statement made in reference to the late Rei-. Mills. Abernant, from the pul- pit of Ynyslwyd Baptist Church on Sim- clav eveninc' last. LIBRARY OPENE-D.-The book-lend- ing department of the Public library was started last week. The sections that have been formally opened are those of faction and i uvenile" literature. The other portions of the library will be com- pleted at an early date. YNYSLWYD. At the Intellectual Cul- bire Society on Thursday night the Rev. R. E. Williams presided. Mr. Abraham Jones read a paper, Does the church meet the requirements of the age ?" Com- ments were made by Messrs. David Williams, David Davies (Eurfab), Wm. Evans, and Thomas Morgan. BEULAH.—At a special church meet- ing, Beulah English Baptist Church have decided to present Pastor Harries with an illuminated testimonial and a purse of money, prior to his departure for Bwlch, Radnorshire. For this purpose the diaconate's hands were strengthened by the appointment of a committee consist- ing of Messrs. Morgan Parr, S. H. Stephens, A. Williams, Ed. Morgan, John Stephens, D. Waterman, T. Ashford, G. Moses, Dan Davies, Mesdames W. J. Watts, C. Davies, M. Lewis, and J. Barn- ett, who appointed Mr. Edward Morgan secretary, and Mr. Morgan Parr treas- urer. The church will hold a farewell meeting on the occasion of the presenta- tion to the, pastor. THE ANNUAL LUNCHEON of Mr. David Stephens's Clothing Club was held at the Temple Bar Inn, Aberaman, on Thursday, under the chairmanship of Mr Tom Rees, Broad Oak. The accompanists were Messrs. Johnnie Harries, Cwm- aman, and Win. Jones, Aberaman. An opening speech was made by the chair- man, and the following programme was contributed:—Songs by Messrs. John Evans, Fred Bishop, and Sam Hilburn (encored). A recitation by Mr. Harold Knight. Songs by Messrs. James Davies and Sperrio Rennie. Recitation by Mr. Tom Rees. Songs, Messrs. Gomer Roberts and Alf Bragg. Song and dance by Messrs. Sam Hilbarn and John Evans. Songs by Messrs. George Williams, Thos. J. Jenkins, and Fred Motley. A hearty vote of thanks was proposed to the host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs. John Williams, and responded to, by Mr. Williams. The chairman rendered "Hen wlad by nhad- au," the whole company joining in the chorus. SUPPER AND CONCERT.—On Thurs- day evening last the members of the Holiday and Clothing Clubs connected with the Mount Pleasant Inn had a splen- did evening. A good spread was prepared by Hose & Hostess Stephen Jones, which was partaken of by over 100 persons. Mr W. Oliver, of the Georges Brewery, Bristol, presided, and was supported by Mr. John Morgan, Councillor D. Jackson Thomas, and Mr. Dan Thomas, Aberdare. The following programme was contri- buted —Opening song, Mr. David Han- cock. Song, Mr. Thomas Higgins. Comic song, Mr. O'Neill, Aberdare. Mr. J. J. Powell, the secretary of the clubs, point- ed out the success attained in past -easons. They had decided to adhere to Mr. J. Lewis, Modern Tailoring", Lewis- street, who had given them complete satisfaction at all times. He hoped that the membership would increase still more in the future. The programme was then Lesumed as follows: Song, Mr. Tom Morris; recitation, Mr H. Knight; songs, Mr. Edward Hancock, Councillor D. lackson Thomas, and Mr. A. Lewis. A Ilearty vote of thanks to Host and Hostess lones was proposed by Mr. J. Palmer, md responded to by Mr. S. Jones. The Jhairman and artistes were thanked, on :he proposition of Mr. J. J. Powell, seconded by a member of the club. The English and Welsh National Anthems vere sung, the solos being taken by Mr. Folinny Owen and William James.

Godreaman. "COAGULINE," U KLINX," "TEN- KSITINE." Cements for mending all ;hings. 6d. each. OBITUARY.—The funeral of the late Mrs. Perkins, Glyndwr Cottages, took )lace at th Aberdare Public Cemetery in Saturday. The Rev. H. P. Jenkins, Jastor of Saron, where the deceased was a aithful member, conducted the burial )bsequies. The following deacons of saron Church attended as bearers: Messrs. Thomas Edwards, David Roberts, ?x-Inspector J. Evans, David Davies Wyndham-crescent), Benjamin Evans, md Thos. Harries. A beautiful wreath tad been sent by the family. The mourn- ers were: — Walking behind the hearse: dr. William Perkins, husband; Messrs. Javid, John, Wi 1 lie, and Evan Perkins, ions; Wm. G. Hiuton, son-in-law; Wm. rones, Ammanford; Isaac R. Jones, Mountain Ash, brothers; John Griffiths, )rother-in-law; Thos, Griffiths, nephew; rhos. Rees, Ammanford, and D. Willams, Swansea, brothers-in-law; Thomas Jones, Jontardawe; David Williams, Aberaman, lephews; Isaac Gwynne, Godreaman; Arthur Davies, Pontardawe, and Edwin 5amuel, Ammanford. In the 1st coach vere: Mrs. W. G. Hinton, Misses Rachel Un Perkins, Margaret Hannah Perkins, md Sarah Perkins, daughters; Mrs. Dd. Jerkins, daughter-in-law; Master Philip lerkins, son; and Mrs. Hannah Gwynne. !nd coach: Mrs. Thomas Rees, 3drs" Dd. Villiams, and Miss Hannah Jones, sis- ers; Mrs. Isaac R. Jones, sister-in-law; drs. (Inspector) Evans, and Miss Lilian day Evans. 3rd coach: Mrs. Richard erkms, PontardaAve; Mrs. John Davies, joughor, sisters-in-law; "Mrs. Arthur Javies, Misses Annie Marv Jones, and mven Jones, Aberaman, nieces, and Mrs. JGWIS, Llandebie. 4th coach: Mrs. Thos. imton, Aberaman, and Mrs. George and laughter, Penrhiwceiber.

Cwmaman. When you want a drink have a good me. McLaren's Valento Wine, Iskev stout, and Burdo ARE GOOD. FUNERAL.—On Wednesday, the 24th, it the Aberdare Public Cemetery, the nortal remains of Miss Letitia, Davies, vLiiton-street, were laid to rest. A large tumber attended, including the choristers )f Soar (C.M.) Church, who sang suit- lole mmns e.a route, under the conduc- ;orship of Messrs. John Roberts and J. Jenkins. The Rev. W. D. Morris de- ceased's pastor, officiated. The follow- ng were the principal mourners: 1st .each The parents; Misses -Mary Annie Davies, Ceinwen Davies, and Dorothy Ellen Davies (sisters). 2nd coach: Mrs A.. Evans. Mountain Ash; Mrs. Letifa Jones, Cwmaman; Miss Maggie Davies, Pontypridd; Misses Jenkins, Clydach ale, and Miss Blodwen Davies? Llecliryd (cousins). 3rd coach: Mrs. Williams, Penrhiwceiber; Mrs. Davies, Llechryd; Mrs. Davies, Penrhiwceiber; Mrs Morris, Nantymoel (aunts); Mrs. Thomas Davies, Mrs. John Davies, and Mrs. David Davies (cousins). 4th coach: Rev. J. Davies, Whitland; Mr. David Davies, Penrhiw- ceiber; Messrs. Thomas Davies, Aber- porth; Simon Davies, Clydach Vale (uncles); Thomas, John, and Davd Davies (cousins). 5th coach: Messrs. D. C. Evans, Mountain Ash; Evan Edwin Jones, Cwmaman: Mr. Williams, Pen rhiwceiber; Mr. Morris, Nantymoel; Mr Evans, Pontnewynydd, and Mr. Davies. Penrhiwceiber (cousins). Wreaths had been received from (1) Friends and mem- bers of Soar; (2) the employees of the Cwmaman Co-operative Society; (3) Mr. C. P. Car Hedge (4) Mr. and Mrs. Chfls. Davies, Godreaman.

Abercwmboi. "LINSEED COMPOUND" with warm water is an excellent gargle for sore throat. Colds. Coughs. &c. BETHLEHEM M.I.S. Last Friday evening a very enjoyable meeting was held. Mr. Joseph Williams occupied the chair, and three admirable papers were read on the following subjects: "Little Abiah in the house of Jeroboam," by Mr John II. Williams; "The little slave in the house of Naaman," by Miss Ann Evans, and "Ruth" by Mrs. Rees Davies. All three are to be congratulated on their excellent papers. Comments of a favour- able nature were made by the chairman, Messrs. John Hugh Davies, Wm. R. Grif- fiths (secretary), Philip Rees, A.C., Robt. Jones, Isaac Isaac, John Davies, Henry Williams, Dan Isaac, Rev. J. Bowen Davies (pastor), and Mrs. Eggleton. Next Friday the Rev. J. J. Jones, B.A.. Tlall- elly, will lecture upon Dr. Phillips, Neuaddlwyd."

Abercynon. When you want a drink have a good one. McLaren's Valento Wine, Iskev Stout, and Burdo ARE GOOD. For dry, hacking, and irritable cough, there is nothing to equal Emrys Evans' Cough-Ease. Try it. NOTE.—The Rev. Thomas Phillips, B.A., Bloomsbury, and "Sister Maggie," will visit Abercynon on Friday, December 3rd. The rev. gentleman will preach and lecture on "Rescue Work in London." R.A.O.B.—On Wednesday evening the Cynon Lodge- of the R.A.O.B. held a whist drive and dance at the Workmen's Hall. The folllowiiig took part in the drive: Mrs. T. W. Jones, Mr. D. T. Wil- liams, Mrs: W. Fenwick, Mr. Harry Wilkins, Mr. P. Bedford, Miss Beckie Williams, Mr. Crowle, Miss Cannings, Miss Cheen, Mr. Frederick Bellamy, Mrs. Parker, Mrs. W. G. Williams, Mr. W. Harrison, Mr. W. G. Williams, Miss Fisher, Miss Keel, Mr. Evan Hughes, Mr John Keel, Miss James, Miss Parker, Mr Tom Davies, Mr. Lloyd, Mr. Bethel, Mr A. Blomley, Miss Davies (Mountain Ash), Miss Ellis, Miss Davies, Mrs. Crowle, Mr A. Woodley. Mr. W. N. Wyndham was the M.C. The following were the prize- winners Miss Fisher, a silver button- hook, and Mr. Peter Bedford a silver match-box. Consolation prizes were won by Mrs. T. W. Jones and Mr. W. G. Wil- liams. Mr. J. O. Davies sang "Lend me your aid," and Miss Lloyd sang "Dad- dy. Mr. Daniel Davies rendered a comic song. "Next door to me." The fol- lowing were also present: Dr. A. J. Grif- fith, Mrs. A. J. Griffith, Misses Irene and Norah Griffiths, Miss Isabel Wil- liams, Dr. G. Deerv, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. David Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Griffiths, Mr. and Mrs. Erasmus, Mr. and Mrs. C. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Theoplrilus, Mrs. A. Holmes, Mrs. Bedford, Mrs. Gibson, Miss Gibson, Miss Gould, Mrs. Gregory, Miss Price, Miss Davies, Miss Wilkins, "Mr. D. Parry, Miss Lloyd, Mrs. Perkins, Mr. Pontin, Mr. G. Roberts, Mr. Allen, Miss Williams, Miss Davies, Miss Davies (Greenfield), Miss Price (Edward-strcct) Miss John, Miss Liversey, Mr Bert Liver- sey, Miss Thomas, Miss E. M. Jones, Miss Blodwen Jones, Miss WTilliams, Miss Rees, Mr. T. Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. R. Grainger, Mrs. Newman, Miss Harrison, Mrs. Woodley, Mr. N. Shapira, Mr. J. O. Davies, Mr. Meadows, Mr. T. Lewis, Mr and Mrs. Foakes, Mr. and Mrs. T. Rich- ards, Councillor T. W. Jones, Mr. Davies, Mr. Idris Morgan, Mr. Con Silas, Mr. David Evans, Mr. Webb, Mr. Gwilvm Price, Mr. Jos. Thomas, Mrs. West, Mr W. Davies, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Jenkins. Morgan, Mr. Ladd, Miss P. Griffiths' 3diss Davies, Miss Jones, Miss Griffiths, Mr W. Evans, Mr Roberts, Mrs. Lewis, Mr D. Smith, Mr. Making, Mr. Smith, Mr. Thomas Thomas. Messrs. -Tohii Morgan, Jack Griffiths, and Dr. A. J. Griffith attended to the coffee, while the following ladies acted as waiters: Mrs. Bishop, Miss M. Davies, Mrs. Gre- gory, Mrs Jenkins, Miss Wilkins, Miss Nora Griffith, Miss Marjory Foakes, Miss Kitty Gibson, Miss M. Evans, Miss Alice Evans. Delightful dance music was Mrs. A. J. Griffith. Miss Gould, A-OV.M., Messrs. Robert Grainger and Jos Thomas. Mr. John .T. Griffiths, Aber- dare, was M.C.

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Aberdare Miners' Meeting The monthly meeting of the above was held on Monday at the Bute Arms, Aberdare, under the presidency of Mr. W. R. Evans. There were present Messrs James Davies (vice-chairman) C. B. Stanton (agent) and Councillor Illtyd Hopkins (secretary). The total contributions for the month amounted to 500 4s 2d. I The agent in his report referred to the question of price lists in various parts of the district, and said that the same, in a majority of cases, were in abeyance. Proceeding, Mr Stanton referred to the action of Mr Bentham, the general manager of the Dullas Colliery, in stop- ping about 50 of the men who had refused the terms offered by the manage- ment. Most of these men were idle and in receipt of strike pay, but they were nnable to obtain employment anywhere. He (the agent) proposed making inquiries, and if he found that these men were refused work at other collieries he would adopt means whereby such a 11 practice would be stopped.

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Local Political Notes. j The challenge issued by Mr. W. Pritcli- ard Morgan to Mr. Keir Hardie is not likely to be accepted by the latter. So we may assume that Mr. Pritchard Mor- gan will be a candidate for the suffrages of the Merthyr and Aberdare electors whenever the General Election comes. The Labour Party, though they are con- scious of the momentous issues in th: s election, are not over anxious to meet the Liberals with the view of avoiding three-cornered contests. Mr. Edgar Jones, speaking at the Aber- dare Liberal Club the other evening, said that repeated efforts had been made to arrive. at a compromise. A few days later we read what the compromise was. It was intended to hand over the Mid- Glamorgan seat to Mr Vernon Hartshorn, and give Sir S. T. Evans a safe seat in this constituency, on condition that the Labour Party would not contest any other new seats in South Wales. This arrange- merit has fallen through. The Mid- Glamorgan electors are naturally reluct- ant to make a present to the Merthyr Boroughs of the Solicitor General. Sir S. T..Evans on the other hand is loth to leave his old constituents even if he has to fight both Labour and Toryism. This at least is now certain. Mr. D. • A. Thomas has become the prospective Liberal candidate for Cardiff. and Mer- thyr and Aberdare have to find someone in his place. If the General Election comes, as is anticipated, in January, j there is no time to Icse in finding a suit- able man who will be. strong enough to i z head the poll. The newly-formed°Mer- thyr and Aberdare Valleys' Liberal Asso- ciation are this week convening meetings in the different Wards in Aberdare dis- trict, for the purpose of electing repre- sentatives on this Association. When this is dene, and the Association properh constituted, they will fix upon someone to carry the Liberal colour. ——— Representative Liberal; from both sides 3f the mountain paid a hurried visit to London last week and had an interview with the Chief Liberal Whip. Several lames were suggested to them, including Mr. Edgar Jones, Ehondda, lecturer for the Welsh National Liberal Council, and Mr. Osmond Williamfi, M.P. It is doubt- :ul whether either of these would suit the constituency. The other day it was re- ported that a safe Welsh seat was to be found for Mr..S. L. Hughes (Sub Rosa) in consideration of his having fought unsuc- cessfully two three-cornered contests in farrow and Bermondsey. How would Mr Hughes do for Merthyr and Aberdare? Mr. Pritchard Morgan, of course, is after the seat which was stolen from him in 1900. Whether his name will be men- tioned as the official Liberal candidate for the constituency remains to be seen. It is quite possible that some members of the Association will be strongly in favour of adopting him.

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Dealing with the dispute at the Gelly )eg, Aberaman, Mr Stanton said that ie had met the workmen. The price j ist submitted by the men was not icceptable to the management, neither ] vas the one offered by the management i icceptable to the men. The men had ( )een granted permission to hand in ] lotices. The question would now be lealt with by Messrs Brace and iVilliams, if possible. In regard to the Cwmaman Red Seam lispute, Mr Heppell, the manager, had :omplained that all possible was not )eing done to bring about a settlement. rhe matter was really in the hands of fr Hartshorn, whom the agent would ] see, and would request him to deal with t as early as possible. Dealing with the general wage ;onditions Mr Stanton said that a Conference would be held on Monday veek, when the programme which they vill submit to the employers would be onsidered. This would include the questions of payment for small coal, payment for abnormal places, the wages )f day men, and also an extra turn for working on the night shift. The rank ind file of the Miners' Federation were ietermined to see these things carried Jut. —