The Aberdare Leader

BIRTHS, MAN-RIAGES, and DEJTTHS. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. DAVIES :—Mr and Mrs Samuel Davies and family, Milton street, Cwmaman, wish to tender their sincere thanks for the kind messages of sympathy and floral tributes sent to them during their recent sad bereavement. PARRY :—Mr A. Parry, Aberaman, and Miss Parry, desire to express their thanks to the numerous kind friends who helped them in their recent sad bereavement, also for the expressions of regret and messages of condolence received. IN MEMORIAM. THOMAS.—In loving memory of our dear mother, Maria Thomas, late of 15 Jenkin street, Aberdare, who died November 30th, 1903. Not gone from memory, Not gone from love But gone to our Father's home above.

Services for Sunday Next. Tabernacle Cong, Church.' JL Aberdare. Preacher, Rev. J. M, Jones, M.A., pastor. Morning at 11 Children's Service. Sunday School at 2.80. Evening at 6. Subject: What are the Consequences of Christian Faith ? HIGHLAND Place Unitarian Church JLjL Aberdare. Services at 11 and 6. Sunday School, 2.30.-Preacher, Rev. M. Evans, pastor. Evening subject: Revelation and Morals." NAZARETH, Mountain Ash. Special morning service. Sermonette to children, and sermon to adults. Sub- ject, Pilate the coward." Pastor, Rev. Ernest V. Tidman, A.T.S. Chapel com- fortably warmed.

A Beautiful Picture-book. FREE TO CHILDREN. A pretty picture-book, in colours, entitled The Story of Dot and Tot" is being distributed gratis by the proprietors of Angier's Emulsion, as a seasonable gift for the little ones. All children, rich and poor alike, dearly love an attractive, picture-book, and 11 The Story of Dot and Tot.' will gladden the heart of every child who receives it. To obtain this picture-book it is only necessary to send a post card, with name and address (and mentioning this paper), to the Angier Chemical Co., Ltd., 86 Clerken- well Road, London, E.G.

"Western Mail" Musical Scholarship, At the Masonic Hall, Aberdare, a meet- ing was held on Wednesday night to sup- port the candidature of Miss Maggie Phillips for the above scholarship. The meeting was postponed to Friday, Dec. 10, and will be held at the same place at 8 p.m. A hearty invitation is extended to all interested in the above.

Aberdare Housing Scheme. PASSED AT LAST. Two important schemes promoted by the Aberdare District Council have now been sanctioned by the Local Government Board. One is the Electric Lighting, re- ferred to in another column. The other is the Housing Scheme, which, with tho Exception of a few modifications, has re- ceived the final blessing of the authori- ties in London. Mr. Kitchin, the L.G.B. Architect, who conferred with the Aber- dare District Council members a few weeks ago, has, we understand, communi- cated with the Council, agreeing to the scheme on. condition that the plans will be slightly altered. These alteration it is understood, are intended to make the houses less elaborate and cheaper than was originally designed. The Council propose in the first instance to proceed with the 28 houses in Cwmbach Road, leaving the remaining 22 for a future oc- casion.

Mountain Ash Jottings. BY "LUCIFER." Is the roadway in Oxford Street sink- ing? Surely something should be done in the main thoroughfare to improve the surface. At the present time it is all in holes, and in wet weather becomes a mass of standing puddles. Walking in the road or on the path is a certain way of getting splashed from head to foot. Isn't it about time that the cab-stand was re- moved from its present position? That would be an immense improvement to the street, and I'm certain that the ratc- payers would welcome it with joy. It was a pretty sight at the Drill Hall last Thursday afternoon when the Hon. Miss Bruce was presented with the (her first) bouquet Little Babsie Williams, with the huge floral structure as big as herself, was delighted—in fact it would be difficult to say which of the twain was happier, the giver or the recipient. Many complaints are going about in reference to the conduct of the boys re- turning from work in the early hours of the morning. One of our Labour Mem- bers of the Council has been very solicit- ous of late regarding the sleeping hours of the night-men. It would be considered very kind on their part if they would con- duct themselves quietly when going home. It is just as necessary for those who sleep during the dark hours to have peace and not be disturbed by caterwail- ing and the hurling of ash-buckets from one side of the road to the other.

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Football, Mountain Ash Recreation v. Mountain Ash Thursdays. The local rivals met at the New Athletic Grounds on Thursday. The Recreation combined well, and Jack Partes put in some effective work. The Thursdays came away together, and some pretty footwork was seen on the right wing, and a good shot from their wing

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Hirwain. PERFORMANCE.—At Bethel Chapel (C.M.) the Hirwain United Choir, under the leadership of Mr. John Richards, per- formed Traeth Lafan to a large aud- ience on Thursday night. They were assisted by the following artistes: So- prano, Madame S. M. Lewis, R.A.M., Cardiff; contralto, Miss A. Richards, M.C.W., Rhymney; tenor, Mr. Harry Lewis, Nelson;, bass, Mr. W. Trevor Evans, Ferndale. Choir and artistes did their work admirably. The proceeds were in aid of Mr. Pugh, Nantymoel, who is ailing. LITERARY MEETING.—On Tuesday night the above meeting was held at Nebo Vestry, when a large number as- sembled. The programme was got up by Messrs. Castor Lewis, T. David, and D. H. Jones. The chair was occupied by Mr Castor Lewis, while the following' took rart: --Pianoforte solo by Miss Mary E. Davies; solos by Miss Elsie Davies, Mas- ter Hopkin James, Mr. Daniel Jones, Master Gwvnfryn Lewis, Miss Lizzie M. Jones, Miss Lizzie Olwen Davies, Mr. John Davies. Duets were rendered by Miss Matilda Jenkins and friend, Miss Gwen David and friend, and a trio by Mrs. L. A. Jones and friends. The Band of Hope, under the leadership of Mr. W. James, rendered two choruses. Recita- tions were- given by J. T. Lewis, Jeffrey Evansi Clifford J. Lewis, Alice Thomas, Sarah J. James, Annie G. Renowden, Gwenlli&n Morgan, Willie Morgan, Howell Evans, and Annie B. Sweet; a reading by Mr. Dayid Williams, and a paper on "Y Gyfeillach Grefyddol" by Mr. D. H. Jones. A vote of thanks was given to all who took part, on the' motion of the Rev. E. Wern Williams, seconded by Mr. Arthur O. Perkins.

Abercynon. MINSTREL PERFORMANCE. The people of Abercynon had a fine treat on Monday when the' Cyncn Minstrel Troupe of the R.A.O.B. gave a grand perform- ance at the Workmen's Hall. There was a large crowd present. The following were in the sit round, viz.: Messrs. E. Hughes, R. Grainger, W. Wilkins, E. Johnson, Jack Jones, T. H. Davies, D. J. Currie, Jack Powell, Sam Edwards, J. O. Davies, D. Davies, T. Dennis, H. Wilkins, Arthur Jones, W. Taylor, Tom Hughes, David Evans, W. J. Jones, Joe Lewis, J. Battram, D. Davies, Master. Bryant Grif- fith and Master Jimmie Lewis. The Troupe were accompanied by an orches- tra, viz.:—1st violins: Miss Mortimer, Messrs. Dan Hughes, Idris James, and George Pontin. 2nd violins: Messrs. j Wright, W. Lewis, and W. Thomas. Flute: Mr. A. E. Stephens and Mr. Price. Viola: Mr. Davies. 'Cello: Mr. C. P. Jones. Cornet: Mr. Win. Way and Mr. Frank Livsey Drums, cymbals, etc., Signor Gallani. The accompanists were Miss Gould; A.L.C.M., and Mr. Joe n Ward. The orchestra was under the able conductorship of Mr. D. T, Theophilus, A.C.V. Interlocutor, Mr. John Morgan. The Ynysmonrig Sketch Party caused much amusement. The concert opened witli^ a chorus, Up, away, while the day," by the Troupe, who gave several further selections. Mr. Tom Lewis ren- dered "My Susie Anna." Comic song, "Ding Dong," by Mr. D. Davies. Bass solo, « My old Kentucky Home," Mr. W. Jones. Coon song, I'se got a. gal," Mr. W. Williams, who also gave a tambour- ine solo. Song and chorus, "The Lazv Goon," by Mr. Tom Lewis and Troupe. Mr. James Lewis gave a fine rendering of De little spring," accompanied on the banjo. Petonyphone solo, "MT Dear old Saxaphone," Mr. F. S. Aust. Mr. Jas. O. Davies rendered "Eileen Alannah." Musical Scena, "Poor Old Joe," by Mr. Tom Lewis and Troupe. The staging was magnificent, and the singing a treat. The scenic effects were grand. — Part IT. opened with a sketch, "Fun in a studio," by the Ynysmeurig Sketch Party, viz., Messrs. D. Davies, Wm. N. Wyndham, J. O. Davies, J. Hughes, J. Edwards, and W. Douglas. Clog dance' by Master Jim Lewis. Musical sketch, "The Advance and Retreat of the Salvation Army," bv Mr. F. S. Aust and party. Monologue, a, humorous patter by Mr. Dai Davies (en- cored). Clog dance by Mr. J. Lewis. A laughable sketch by members of the Troupe terminated a most enjoyable en- tertainment. The Troupe comprise a fine lot of voices The promoters of the function, Dr. Griffith, Messrs. F. S. Aust, Joe Ward, D. T. Theophilus, W. Wil- liams, and others deserve great praise for the success of the evening. The follow- in acted as stewards: Messrs. N. Shapira John J. Griffiths, D. Thomas, S. Murrel' C. Gregory, W. N. Wyndham, J. Tudor, W. J. Bevan, W. Smith, Jack Griffiths. Mr. J. Griffiths was responsible for the scenic effects. The proceeds of the con- cert are-in aid of the R.A.O.B. Widows' and Orphans' and Benevolent Funds.

Penrhiwceiber. AN EVENING'S DELIGHT is supplied oy one of M. Freedman's up-to-date phonographs. They please old and young and make all hearts feel lighter. Grand stock of new records at the' Watch and Clock Hospital. THIS IS A WORKING MAN'S QUES- TION. R. H. Taylor supplies his needs in the shape of jacks, boxes, kitchen uten- sils, and all articles in practical tinsmith Grand stock of gasfittings at Belle Vue House.

Miskin. 'TIS A PLEASURE to be able to please. Our customers have for many years been pleased with the practical workmanship put into all orders entrusted to T. Davies and Son, tailors, Pryce-street.

Mountain Ash. MAKE A RESOLUTION and follow it out. T. Davies and Son's new winter patterns are to hand. Call and inspect them at Pryce-street.

Cwmaman. P.S.A.—On Sunday afternoon, at Trini- ty English Baptist Church, a meeting of the Brotherhood was held, when an ad- dress was delivered by the Rev. R. S. Rogers, Mountain Ash, on "Wales and the New Thought." There was a good attendance, presided cfter by the Rev. A. T. Phillips. ZENANA MISSION.—On Sundav last, at Seion Welsh Baptist Church, addresses dealing with the Zenana Mission were given by Miss Williams, of London. The lady gave a vivid description of the con- 10 ditions under which" women laboured in India, and the inferior position occupied by them. Collections on behalf of the mission were made.

I Aberaman. ENGLISH WESLEYANS.—The annual missionary meeting of the above church was held on Tuesday night. Earnest ad- dresses in support of the foreign missions were delivered by the circuit ministers, the Revs. W. Calvert and H. A. Roberts (Mountain Ash). SOCIAL TEA. — On Tuesday evening the ladies of the Primitive Methodist Church gave a tea in aid of the forth- coming bazaar. Trayholders: Miss Bea- trice Jones and Miss S. A. Beynon; Mrs. Williams, Mrs. J. Manley, Mrs. Western, Mrs. Frame, Misses Alice and Beatrice Usher; Mrs. Dew, Mrs. Isaac Lines, Mrs. H. Goole, Mrs. G. Reddick, Mrs. Edevaue, Mrs. Milsom, Misses Beatrice Western, May Frame, E. Manley, Lena Hoopet, and R. M. Crosby, assisted by several others. The tea was. supervised by Mrs. S. Wilcox, and the ham eutter was Mr. John Moses. The Rev. J. W. Richardson, was also present. GWAWR INDUCTION MEETINGS.— Tea was provided in Gwawr Vestry on Monday afternoon. The following ladies presided :-Table' No. 1: Mrs. Williams, Clifton-crescent, and Mrs. Mason, assist- ed by Misses Annie J. Williams and Mat- tie Williams. No. 2: Mrs. James Lewis and Mrs. Ebenezer Thomas, assisted by Miss Hilda Lewis. No. 3: Mrs. Fred Lewis, Cynon-street, and Mrs. Thomas, Brynheulog, assisted by Mrs. Lizzie J. Williams. No. 4: Mrs. G. Battenbow and Mrs. T. Thomas, Jubilee-road, assisted by Mrs. Mary J. James, Chapel-street. No. 6: Mrs. E. M. Morgan and Mrs. William Jones, Glancynon-street. No. 7: Mrs. Williams, Regent-street, and Mrs. T. Draper. No. 8: Mrs. Jas. Rowlands and Mrs. J. Williams, Elm Grove, Aberdare, assisted by Miss M. A. Williams, B.A., and Miss John, B.A. They were assist- ed by: Mrs. Margaret Evans, Mrs. Grif- fith Evans, Mrs. Charles Williams, Mrs. Rachel Davies, and Mrs. Richards, Car- diff-road. The doorkeepers were Messrs. Thomas Llewellyn, Thomas John James, Thomas Griffiths, and Wm. Lewis. Tea was given on Tuesday evening to all the children connected with Gwawr Church. In the absence of Mrs. J. Griffiths, the general supervisors were Mrs. Elizabeth Jones and Mrs. Rogers, Lewis-street. The arrangements for the induction services were carried out by Mr. Gurnos Jones, the church secretary, and Mr. Benjamin Lewis, the treasurer.

Cwmbach. BETHANIA M.I.S.-On Tuesday even- ing, at Penuel Schoolroom, Mr Warriotte Owen, Aberaman, occupied the chair. An admirable address was given by the Rev. B Howells, Abercynon, on George Muller, (1) as a preacher; (2) as a min- ister; (3) as a philanthropist. It was in this role he was best known.—Comments were made by Messrs. Johnny Jones and Edward Thomas. The meeting was in- troduced through reading and prayer by Mr. Thomas Phillips. WEDDING.—On Saturday last a pretty wedding was solemnized at Calfaria Welsh Baptist Chapel, Aberdare, the con- tracting parties being Miss Ellen Ann Roderick, Crown-row, and Mr. Freddy Gough, Ynyscynon-street. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Joseph James, Bethania Baptist Church, of which the bride and bridegroom are members. The bride, who was prettily attired, was given away by her father, Mr. John Roderick, while Miss C. Roderick, her sister, acted as bridesmaid. The father of the bride- groom, Mr. Alfred Gough, was best man. I Others present were: Messrs. Charles Rees, Ynyscynon-street; Ivor Williams, David Roderick, the bride's brother, and two friends from Porth. At the bride's home an excellent wedding breakfast had been prepared. The tables were presided over by: Mrs. Gwladys James, Pleasant- row; Mrs. Maria Williams, Bridge-road, and Mrs. C. Jones, Crown-row. Con- gratulations were showered on the young couple, who have received numerous pres- ents from their many friends. I

Aberdare. LECTURE.—The credulity of the human race" was the subject of an in- teresting lecture delivered at Trinity on Thursday evening by the Rev. J. Lewis Jenkins, pastor. Mr. Aneurin Jones pre- sided. PER-SONAL.-Afr. W. II. Williams, chief clerk of the Bridgend County Court, paid a brief visit to the Aberdare County Court on Tuesday, and was very kindly received by Judge Bryn Roberts, the offi- cials of the court, and the solicitors. Mr Williams is the son of the Rev. R. E. Williams (Twrfab). ST. ELVAN'S.—At this Church on Sun- day morning last (Advent Sunday) the Benedicite was suns: to Stainer's setting. The Rev. W. H. Jones, B.A., preached an earnest sermon on Foreign Mis- sions." At the. evening service Read's setting was sung to the Canticles. At the conclusion of the service the "Litany of the Four Last Things was sung. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHAPEL. On Sunday special services were held at Bethesda P.M. Chapel, when the Revs. T. H. Bryant, circuit minister, and the Rev. H. Allen Roberts, Mountain Ash, preached. On Monday the Rev. T. H. Bryant delivered his lecture cn "Henry Drummond, Scientist and Saint." The Rev. J. Robertson, M.A., took the chair. "NAPOLEON THE GREAT." This military drama of French life is ably produced at the New Theatre this week by Mr. Herbert Vere's Company. Mr. Vere himself takes the part of Napoleon, whilst Miss Kate Walfred is clever as Marie Walewska." Mr. Forbes Guilbert as Colonel Jules Meuren, and Miss Helen Stewart as Madamoiselle Leonie Mar- boeuf, are also very good. Mr. Charles Brandon is powerful as Paul Lacainska, whilst Mr. Charles Wilton is excellent as I Colonel Lavarennes. The scenery is splendid. SHOOTING MATCH. On Thursday last a shooting match took place at th.3 Talbot Inn between the Shepherds Arms A.R.C. and the Talbot A.R.C. The match ended in a win for the Cwmaman Club by 19 points. The following were the scores: Shepherds Arms, Cwm- aman: J. Weaver, 28; M. Davey, 28; R. Draper, 29; F. Clarke, 26; T. Welsford, 26; T. Burgess, 28; C. Addiscotte, 30; D. Addiscott, 28; W. Martin, 27; F. Bishop, 81; W. Mosley, 29; total, 310. Talbot: E Roberts, 26; E. Malpas, 28; W. Davies, 20; G. Millar, 25; A. Minchin, 29; A. Roach, 31; B. Mandam, 27; R. Jenkins, 29; F. Dennis, 28; W. Williams, 28; H. Scourfield, 29; D. Howells, 29; total, 329. C.E.T.S.The Church of England Tem- f perance. Society held its fortnightly meet- 1 ing in. the Memorial Hall Gymnasium on Monday last, Mr. A. E. Kimpton occupy- ing the chair. The following contributed to the programme: Song, Mr. Reggie Burgess; recit, Miss Winnie Lloyd; song, 1 Mr. A. E. Kimpton; recit, Mr. J. R. Thomas; recit, Miss Lloyd; recit, Gerty Hughes; song, Mr. J. R. Thomas; recit, Ir.ene Allen. Mr. Sidney Vincent acted as accompanist. At the close the Rev. W. H. Jones gave a very impressive address. The next meeting will be held on Monday, I December 20th. Steps are being taken to J form an adult choir in connection with the society, of which we hope more will be heard. BETHANIA M.I.S. — A competitive meeting was held on Tuesday evening, Mr. J. Mills presiding. Awards: —Reci- tation, children under 7, Enid Williams. Singing, girls under 7, (1) Annie Jenkins, (2) Mattie Evans. Singing, boys under 7, D. C. George. Open solo, Mr. Tom Evans. Singing, girls under 12, Edith Olwen Evans. Singing, boys under 12, Willie Ellis Young. Reciting, under 16, M. II. Morgan. Singing, girls under 16, Jane ioung. Singing, boys uder 16, Isaac James Lewis and Rees George. Re- citation for adults, Mr. Howard Davies. Mr. Daniel Jones, Cardiff-street, adjudi- cated the music, and Mr. George Powell the reciting. Both were cordially thanked for their services. Mr. Tom Evans was the secretary.

Gadlys. ACCIDENT.—On Tuesday morning, whilst D. J. Jones, Gadlys-street, a haul- ier at Gorllwyn Level, Nantmelyn Yard, was following his employment, his hand got badly squeezed between two trams. ACCIDENT. On Monday morning, whilst Arthur Billingham, North-avenue, was following his employment as a collier, a large stone fell severely injuring his head, side, and foot. He was conveyed home and medically attended.

Robertstown. THE PRIZE DRAWING in connection 1,17 1 _N with the Robertstown Cricket Club has been postponed to March 25, 1910. DEMISE.—Mrs. Hannah Watkins, the wife of Mr. Meredith Watkins, of Wel- lington-street, passed away on Saturday. Deceased was 32 years of age, and a mem- ber of Salem Chapel. She leaves three children. The funeral took place on Wednesday at the Aberdare Public Ceme- tery.

Trecynon, CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOUR. Heoly- felin Baptist Church held their C.E. meeting last Friday night. The chair was occupied by Mr. Wm. Samuel. A very interesting paper was read by Miss Sal Evans on Beulah Land from Pil- grims Progress." The following took part in the discussion: Mrs. Sarah Jen- kins, Messrs. John Evans, R. D. Phil- lips, D. M. Davies, Willie Griffiths, Hy. Davies, John Griffiths, John Harris. A solo, "Beulah Land," was rendered beau- tifully by Miss Esther A. Edwards. All appreciated the paper. The meeting was closed by singing "Boed fy nghalon." SILOH.—At the above chapel on Tues- day evening a lantern entertainment took place, when some excellent views of a journey from Aberdare to Newcastle Emlyn were thrown upon the screen. The chair was occupied by Rev. J. Sul- gwyn Davies. The various views were explained by Mr. Griffith Griffiths. The lanternists were Messrs. Evans and John. Solos were given by Mr. David Howells, Robertstown; Miss Edith Edwards, and Mr. John Beynon, Trecynon. On the motion of Mr. David Llewellyn, seconded by Mr. John Davies, a vote of thanks was accorded to the lanternists and Mr. Grif- fiths. A similar compliment was accord- ed to the chairman and artistes, on the motion of Mr. Evan S. Jones, seconded by Mr. Richard Williams. STLOIT.-The Sunday School Quarterly Meeting was held last Sunday. In the morning the pastor, Rev. J. Sulgwyn Davies, preached an appropriate sermon to the children on The good qualities of Joseph." The meetings in the after- noon and night were presided over bv the minister, and the devotional parts were taken up by Mr, Samuel Davies, Mr Dd. Llewelyn, and Mr. Thos. Evans. The programme in the afternoon meeting contained the following items: -Hecita- tions: "G weddi Plentyn," Sarah Davies: Cvsgod a Goleuni," Dd. Noah Davies; O cofia bechadur," Mary A. Davies; Ymson y Llofrudd," John James Wil- liams; Bugail Israel," Mary A. Wil- liams Gwahoddwn i'r Ysgol," Sarah A. Williams; "Llyfrau y Testament Newydd," Mary A. Davies. Solos, etc.: "Mariners," Jenkin NVilliams; P'le, mae y naw?" Rachel Llewelyn; "Yn euro, pwy yw r" Willie Jones and Albert Wyatt; violin solo by George Morgans. Contributions by Dd. Hughes, Etta Scrib- bins, and Dd. Llewelyn. The evening meeting was taken up by the following: Maggie A. Banner, Thos. Wyatt, Maggie Williams, R. Llewelyn and Ellen Wil- liams, Winnie Davies, M. A. Davies, S. A. Williams, James John, Thos. Evans, R. Llewelyn, Etta Scribbins, Blodwen Jones, Jenkin Williams, Eleanor Wil- liams, D. Llewelyn, David Thomas, M. A. Davies, Mrs. Elizabeth Hopkins. The party led by Mr. John Beynon sang "Mae pob peth yn dda."

Llwydcoed. PERSONAL.—We regret to learn that I the Rev. W. Margam Jones, pastor of Moriah C.M. Church, is confined to his room through illness. 1 B.W.T.A.—At the invitation of the members of Horeb Chapel the Aberdare Branch of the above held a meeting at Horeb on Monday evening. Mrs. Ed- wards, the wife of Principal Edwards, D.D., of the Baptist College, Cardiff, gave an address on social work, in the course of which she urged strongly the necessity tor temperance work among women and girls. Mrs. Walter Lloyd, who occupied I, the chair, referred' to the Children's Charter, and showed how in some towtts it had already worked beneficially. The meeting was also addressed by the secre- ¡ tary, Mrs. Griffiths, Park Schools. The Band of Hope, under the conductorship of Mrs. Davies, as well as the Church Choir conducted by Mr. J. B. James, rendered several glees. At 'the close Mrs. Edwards sang^, "Will you meet me at the foun- tain," the audience taking up the refrain. Several pledges were taken. Miss Davies presided at the organ. The Rev. and Mrs W. S. Davies had made excellent arrange- ments.

Cwmdare. COLLIERY RESTARTED.—The Nant- melvn-Graig Colliery, which was former- ly owned by Messrs. William Humphreys and Co., has re-started this week, after being idle for ever 5 months. The pres- ent owners are The Bwlch Colliery Co., Lud., Hirwain. 3 SINGULAR ACCIDENT.-On Monday morning last, while looking for tools on the pit head of the Nantmelyn Colliery, Mr. James John, Trecynon, a collier, sus- tained severe injuries through some iron sheets falling on him. He- was taken home on an ambulance. A LECTURE was given at Elim Chapel on Monday evening last. The Rev. J Jones, minister of Elim, presided. Mr. T. Glyndwr Richards. Mountain Ash. the leader of the Glyndwr Male Voice Choir, spoke' on "The Black Colliers at the White House." Mr. Richards gave art interesting record of the doings of his choir on their recent American tour. He told how they sang before President Roosevelt and his wife for an hour and a half. He mentioned several distinguished Welshmen he had met in the States. The lecture was very much appreciated. A vote of thanks to Glyndwr was proposed by Mr. Ben Vaughan, and cordiallv passed. The ticket collectors were. Messrs. Daniel Isaac, D. Morgan, John Lewis, Tom Morgan, D. J. Beynon, T. Jones, J. Davies, Daniel James. Messrs. W. L. Jones and John Jenkins were the secretary and treasurer. The proceeds were towards obtaining a piano for the children of the vestry.

Mountain Ash; j GOLF.—The result in the November GOLF.—The result in the November monthly medal competition of the Aber- j dare Valley Golf Club is as follows: I Gross- H'cap. Net. Arthur Williams 88 16 72 Owen Williams 104 25 79 J. H. Powell 109 25 84 W. G. Thomas 106 14 92 CRA..RGED.-The talk of the district for the past week has been the chasing of one of the best known tradesmen in the High Street by a bovine monster with corrugated excrescences. The gen- tleman has always been an expert ir the chase, but on this occasion he is repoited as having beaten his own record. OBITU,ARY.-IVe regret to announce* the death of Mrs. Richards, mother of Mr Geo. Richards, stone-mason, Allen-street. The deceased lady had been ailing for some time, and passed quietly away last 'I Saturday morning. She was an oi l mem- ber of Bethania Chapel, and much sym- pathy is felt with Mr. Richards and his I sisters in their grief. The interment takes place this (Thursday) atfe^'i^o" CONFIRMATION SERVICE. On Monday evening the Lord Bishop of the ¡ Diocese of Llandaff conducted the annual confirmation service. There were 81 I candidates presented, including i .any adults. The following clergy assisted: The Rev. J. Sinnett .Tenes. M.A., the Rpy. D. E. Roberts, M.A., the Rev. J. Pughe Jones, B.A., the Rev. W. E. Forsaifh Rees. and the Rev. W. R. Willi-Ti, OBITUARY.—The death of one of the oldest inhabitants of the niace, Mr. Job I Rees. Duffryn Houses, took place last Sunday. The deceased was one of the old "standards" of the district, and was 81 years of age at the time of his demise. He was for many years in the employ of I the late Lord Aberdare, by whom he "was pensioned off. He was well known ;,nd highly respected by all who knew him. The funeral takes place this (.Thursday) afternoon.

Gazette Notice. PARTNERSHIP DISSOLVED. Hyman Simons and Morris Simons, under the style of the Bristol Furnishing Company, at Oxford Street, Mountain Ash, furniture dealers. John H. Hayes and John Wm. Jones, carrying on business as the "Mountain Ash Provisions," at 28, Oxford Street, Mountain Ash, provision merchants.

Mountain Ash Police Court. THURSDAY, Dec. 2nd.—Before Sir T. Marchant Williams (Stipendiary), Col. M. Morgan, Capt". G. A. Evans, and Mr W. Millar. EJECTMENTS.—The agent to the Pen- rhiwceiber Cottage Co. applied for eject- ment orders against Chas. Hughes, 5, Main Road, Tyntetown; Thos. Nixon, 25, Milbourne-street, and John W. Harry, I 23, Milbourne-street.—Granted. DRUNK.—Hugh Lloyd, in Pentwyn- avenue, Tyntetown, 10s. and costs. TWO CHARGES.—Ivor Hughes and 'I Thomas Wilkins, Miskin, were summoned for throwing glass on the highway. The&e two defendants, together with David Powell, .were also charged with obstruct- ing the highway.—P.C. Hill said that in May last he saw the, defendants in Pen- rhiwceiber Road. They were having some words regarding a bottle of beer. The bottle was smashed on the pavement and no attempt made to collect the broken fragments of glass. Later, wit- ness saw the three defendants fighting through and through in Bush Read, Miskin.—Fined 10s. and costs each for smashing the glass and 10s. and costs for fighting. TRESPASSING.-Thos. Be-no- Moun- tain Ash, was fined 10s. and costs for tres- passing in search of game near Abercwm- toi Farm, and 20s. and costs for a second offence.—Wm. Evans, Cefnpennar, was brought up for trespassing on Lord Aber- dare's land, and for assaulting Henry Rosser.—Rosser said that defendant had a lurcher with him. When witness ap- proached him, defendant turned round and asked him what he wanted. Defend- ant took off his coat and struck witness on the chest. He afterwards threw a stone, which nearly hit witness.—Defend- ant denied striking Rosser. On the con- trary, Rosser struck him on the temple with a stick, which stunned him.—A wit- ness named Henry Jones, engine driver, deposed to seeing defendant strike Rosser. —A fine of 10s. and costs was inflicted for trespassing, and 20s. and costs for the as- sault. HUSBAND'S NEGLIGENCE. Wm. John Charles, Abercynon, was charged with neglecting his wife. Mrs. Jane Charles said she left her husband last September because he would not provide for her. Defendant refused to work. They lived then at Ynysvbwl, with his sister, who requested them" to leave be- cause she received no rent. Witness had to go to the Union for some weeks.—De- fendant asked his wife whether she did not leave him.—Witness said that he had sent her.—Defendant: I was ill at the time with catarrh.—Stipendiary: I don't know. Is it a cold?—Defendant: No, I don't think.—Stipendiary: It is a doctor's name for a cold. (Laughter.)—Defendant was ordered to pay 10s. a week. PARTED IN THREE MONTHS.—Geo. Clements, Miskin, was summoned for per- sistent cruelty towards his wife. Mrs. Clements, a very young person, said they were married last July. Stipendiary: Why, you have only just begun. Com- plainant: I am very sorry I did begin. I would not have got married were it not that I wanted to get over my trouble.— Plaintiff said that they separated in October. A child was born to them a fortnight before. He beat her frequent- ly, and did not provide proper food for her.—Complainant's mother, Mrs. Naomi Pugh, gave corroborative evidence.—Or- dered to pay 12s. 6d. a week and costs. TEN ROUNDS FIGHT.—Robert Jones. woodfiel-cl-terra:ce, Penrhiwceiber, and John Taylor, Napier-street, were brought up at the instance of P.C. William Rees for fighting in the street. Defendants fought about 10 rounds, and a large crowd had congregated..—Defendants were fined 40s. and costs ea'i. THEFT FROM A NEIGHBOUR. Joseph Allen, Tyntetown, was charged with stealing coal from the house of Dd. I Williams, a neighbour.—Williams said he formerly lived in Caemain-street. Tyntetown. He now lived in 2, Cwm- cynon-terrace, Abercynon. He left 18 cwts of coal in the old house. When he went to fetch it he discovered that it had j been stolen. On the following Mondsv morning he went to P.C. Griffiths. They y t together searched the place and traced footsteps from his old house to Allen's coal-house next door. — Edith Williams, wife of the last witness, gave' further evi- dence.—P.C. Griffiths said he saw Mrs. Allen, and also her if she had seen any- body stealing coal. He then went to A lien's coal-hcuse, which was full of coal. He charged defendant with the theft, and he replied that he had borrowed it from a neighbour.—Fined X5 or 14 days.

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WORDS OF WISDOM. Money may Talk, but time telifi. Temptation defeated is strength won. The race never goes to tno discouraged. A good mar. cannot have too much money. Better a brash in tne faoe than a blot in the heart. Man's chief wisdom consists in knowing hi* follies. .This is a sour world for the man with a eour disposition. One kind of charity always has a card attached to it. Tears never yet wound up a clock, or worked a steam engine. Working faT others is the best way of work- ing for yourself. By all means consider yourself important, but keep that opinion to yourself. The mer.=.r;:e of ill done cannot be calculated by the namber of bad people. c is a C<) Conscience is a correct compass, but it is not always easy to navigate by it. When you have made your fortune it is time enough to think about spending it. A coxcomb is ugly all over with the affecta- tion of the fine gentleman.—JOHXSON. Those who succeed in their vocations but fail as men are a curse to any community. If you want to test a man's character, watch and see what creates in him an enthusiasm. Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of. -FRANY,LIN. To cultivate in a woman the qualities of a man is to put her at a disadvantage.—BOtrssEATJ. Manners are not ic's. but the fruit Of loyal nature and of noble mind. —TEN XYSON". It is sorrow that makes the cement binding the stones of life and making the building strong. A large part of statesmanship consists of knowing how much of an evil it is necessary to tolerate. Make yourselves nests of pleasant houses built without hands for souls to live in. -rl-c skiil- What you are doing for love, you can do no longer for mere gain. The higher motive drives out the lower. Happiness consists almost as much in the ability to ignore some things as in the ability to enjoy them. Too many, through want of prudence, are golden apprentices, silver journeymen, and bronze masters. As contraries are known by contraries, so ia the delight of presence best known by the tor- men" of absence. The power of & man's virtue should not be measured by his special efforts, but by his ordi- nary doing.—PASCAL. I know that we m-iai*t trust and hope, and neither doubt ourselves, nor ÓGubr the good in one another.—DICKENS. You will find people ready enough to do the "Good Samaritan" without the oil and the twopence.—SIDNEY SMITH. The desire to steine is innate in most hearte. But there are different ways of shining—like a bit of broken glass, or like a diamond. It requires a rare nobility of character to rise permanently above the dirty tablecloth and ill- trinin-ied paraffin lamp of poor circumstances. Hold fast to the present. Every position, every moment of ..lie, is of unspeakable yalue as the representative of a whoie eternity. —CtOETJIE. a r ie Plant the seeds of friendship everywhere you go, In the days that follow they wi.i grow and grow; Preach the creed of goodwill all along the way, You may be returning from defeat some day. The really vulgar people are the people who are for ever pretending that they are not vulgar; the truly ill-bred ar-e those who are constantly parading tneir gentniiy. There is nothing that is vulgar in itself; it only becomes vulgar when it pretends to be something else. A bright and beautiful bird is hope; it will come to us 'mid the darknees and sing the sweetest song when our spirits rre saddest: and when the lone soul is and l-cngs to pass awav it warbles its suT;rk;t not,, and tigr. tens again the slender fibres ci our nearts that grief has been tearing away. Every man should eiteenl :t an honour to help in defence of his count' every woman should feci that the children giv~n to her are at the of her cor disposal of her cou ..try and every boy, as pr.rt o; h's education, should be physically and mi.i- tariiy drilled" and be taught patriotism, to honour the King and the nag, and to use his rixie ISkilfully.-EARL ROBERTS. How inferior in force and charm mere intel- lect is to spiritual power, and how soon (writes a well-known el-erg,man) it bores, even when brilliant, if unaccompanied by other endow- ments. qualities of heart and soul, such as con- stancy, loyalty, truthfulness, and that scrupulous honesty of action which answers to what is ex- pected as well as to what is known of us. TACT. Tact means thinking about others. It means considering what others will think, instead of considering only what we think ourselves. It means acting in concert with others, instead of acting only for ourselves. Imitation tact may be insincere and selfish in its purposes. But real tact is unselfishness in action, and that is why it gains so much and wins so many hearts. FULFIL TOFLL OBLIGATIONS. Each one of us is the daily beneficiary of a fund of blessing coming to us from other men and other days, and to which we have in no measure coritiiout-ed. We are thus laid under a heavy obligation of debt which is growing day by dav, and which demands some measure of dis- charge' on our part. We cannot repay those of other days who have sacrificed for us; we can seldom repay even the living to whom we are in debt. There is only one way in which we can discharge the obligation, and that is to render unto others even as it has been rendered unto us. Freeiv ve have received, freely giye." Nor should we leave till a future time a debt that can be paid tc,-da V. We must pay as we go, or the end may overtake us with our obligations unfulfilled. < FAILURE. In the prevailing worship of success, a young man or woman is apt to forget nowadays the necessity of being strong enougb_to welcome failure now and then. As^ George iiaiot puis itt Anv coward can fight a battle wiien he s sure of winning: but give me the man wno has pluck to ficht when he's sure of losing. -E, very great and righteous cause advances through sacrifices and failure at first. READING AND LIFE. Books are not the only means of culture. They are not even the chief means of culture. Much more powerful is the association with men and women, the impact of life upon life. Neverthe- less. books have a potency nil their own: and to book many a mar owes tne impulse to ni .ner ij--ing and the opportunity of a wider outlook on *The spring of poesy in Wmttier, we are told, was opened by his reading the poetry of Burns; and in Burns himself the bent of his genius was determined by ballads learnt at his mother's knee. Alexander, it is said, kept Homer's Iliad on a Persian casket of gold and pearls as a jewel of priceless value, and the people of Rhodes engraved an ode of Pindar's hi letters of gold for one of their temples. Such influence has the written Wowi Chief among- literary agencies of culture stands the Bible. It ici is not from the reading of many books but from the mastery :;f the best book's that power OOBIM into the life. LIFE. Life is a discipline, a place for making souls, therefore it does not matter much what happens to us in the little affairs of. th* day. but it does matter how we resoond to life and ite events. It is not work, success, dMaT, c ment, trouble or joy that are really of the rnvt^ importance. These are but tools for the shaping of. ohar- acter; it is what they make of us that counts.

man was successfully dealt with by Red- der, the Recreation custodian. Continu- ing to press, the mid-weekers missed several chances in front of goal. The lie- creation now came away and a terrific shot from Parkes was well saved by the Thursdays' goalie. Play at this period was marred by roughness. The Thurs- days were making desperate efforts to penetrate the defence. D. Protheroe passed the ball to T. Evans, who beat his man and centred beautifully for H. Pro theroe to put through. From a melee -i). front of goal, the leather was once more netted by the Thursdays. Final score: Thursdays, 2 goals; Recreation, nil. It was a splendid game, spoiled by many fouls, the Recreation being the chief offenders.