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MAE'R GAUAI-N, DOD. Mae'r gaua'n dod a'i dywydd blin, Ar ol hyfrydo1 hafol hin; 'E gllla,r Hydref llwyd ei wedd 0 flaen y gauaf oer i'w fedd. Mae'r gaua'n dod-yn grin mae myrdd 0 ddail y coed oedd gynt yn wyrdd; Dros cllvsni'n awr wy'n gweFd ei ol Ar ddyffryn tlws, ar fryn a dol. Mae'r gaua'n dod—y blodau blydd Fel yn eu beddau'n llechu sydd; Nis gwel yr haul, nis gwel y lloer Eu gwyneb hwy'n y tywydd oer. Mae'r gaua'n dod-heb wyrddion fwyd Y bydd fy ngardd, ond bonau llwyd, Ac heb aderyn prydferth glan Ar bren afalau'n odli can. Mae'r gaua'n dod-y morwr draw Ar donau'r mor a fydd mewn braw, Pan wel y tanllyd fellt yn gwau, A'r dyfnfor mawr bron hollti'n ddau. Mae'r gaua'n dod-y gwyntoedd hyf Ddiwreiddia'r coedydd cedyrn cryf Tra'r frwynen fach fan acw blyg Ei pben rhag nerth y corwynt dig. Mae'r gaua'n dod, oer ar y bryn A fydd y rhew a'r eira gwyn; Ond oerach fyth i'r gweithiwr llwyd Ei dy heb dan a'i gell heb fwyd. Mae'r gaua'n dod, fy mron sy' brudd, A llwydni'r Hydref ar fy ngrudd; \V v'n ofni'n wir mai yn y bedd Y gauaf hwn y bydd fy ngwedd. Y gwanwyn eto ddaw ar daen I yru'r gaua' ffoi o'i flaen; Gwyrddlesni eto ddaw'n ei bryd I wisgo'r cread mawr i gyd. Aberdar. GWILYM NEDD.

Nodion. Mae Abernant yn brudd, wedi colli y Parch. John Mills, gweinidog parchus Bethel. Tin o blant y lofa ydoedd Mr. Mills. Efurfia ei hanes ef eithriad i wir- ionedd y ddiareb, oblegyd cafodd anrhyd- edd yn ei wlad ei hun ac eglwys yn mysg ei bobl ei hun. Gweinyddodd yn Aber- nant am 33 o flynyddau, ac yn ystod y cyfnod maith hwn, cafodd llawer enaid dy i Dduw a phorth i'r nefoedd yn Methel, Abernant. Cafodd Mr. Mills ami a blin gystuddiau, ond cadwodd galon ffyddiog a gwedd serchog drwy y cwbl. Llongyfarchiadau i Dyfed, M.A. Y tro 0'1' blaen y buwyd yn rhanu gwobrau Prif Ysgol Cymru, cafodd un arall o blant Aberdar, sef Mr. Tom John, yr M.A. i'w ddodi wrth gwt ei enw. Ehwng gwobrau eisteddfodol ac athrofaol bydd yr Archdderwydd yn gyfoethog yn fuan. Llongyfarchiadau eto i Gwenogfryn, J.P. Ofnwn nad all y Doctor dysgedig a'r hynafiaethwr diwyd fforddio ond ych- ydig amser i'w dreulio ar y Fainc. Yn y fyfyrgell y mae efe yn ei elfen. Er ddarfod i'r Pageant yn Nghaer- dydd droi yn fethiant arianol, nid yw y peth yn debyg o fyned o'r ffasiwn am dipyn, beth bynag. Cawn amryw drefi yn parotoi am wyl gyffelyb, ac yn eu mysg Caerfyrddin. Y mae y Parch. Richard Morris, M.A., B.D., o Ddolgellau, yn dod i'r ffrynt fel awdurdod ar dduwinyddiaeth, ac fel "champion" yr "Hen Dduwinyddiaeth." Gwaith a gar ydyw gornestu gydag arvyr "Y Dduwinyddiaeth Newycid." Medd elfenau dadleuwr llwyddianus, oblegyd y mae yn bwyllog mewn ymresymiad, ac y mae ganddo stoc ddihysbydd o ffeithiau wrth ei gefn. Mae y gwr parchedig wedi traddodi ei ddarlith ar "Sylfeini y Ffydd yn y ddwy iaith yn Aberdar. Y Sul diweddaf pregethodd yn Seisnig yn Nghapel Trinity. Bellach y mae Mr. D. A. Thomas, A.S., wedi ffarwelio a'r etholaeth hon, wedi bod yn briod a hi dros 21 o flynyddau. Ai nid oes berygl fod D.A. yn newid y sylwedd am y cvsgodP Ddydd LInn wvthnos i'r diweddaf j eefydlwyd y Parch. W. A. Jones yn Nebo, Cwmdar. D'dydd Llun diweddaf sefydlwyd gweinidog Bedyddiol arall, sef y Parch. W. T. Francis, yn eglwys Gwawr, Aberaman. Wele Geredigion wedi rhoi dau fugail i Forganwg. Daeth un o Qeinewydd i Gwmdar, a'r Hall o Aberduar i Afceraman. Ddydd Iau diweddaf dadlenwyd col- golofn i Gurnos yn y Groeswen, lie yr huna ei Iwch- C'ynrychiolid Aberdar yn gryf .ar yr achlvsur. Y Parch. D. Silvii Evans vdoedd cychwynydd a threfnvdd y mudiad i goffhau Gurnos. Gwnaed x dadorchuddio gan yr ArchdderwycM Dyfed, a chanwyd penillion pwrpasol gan Eos Dar. Yr oedd Mr. W. J. Evans yno yn cynrychioli plant cerdd. —M——,——j

Gohebiaeth. "Y GENINEN" A'R. DOSBARTH G WEITHIOL. Mr. Gol,-Dywenydd genyf ddeall oddi- wrth yr hysbysiadau am dano, fod y cy- hoeddiad poblogaidd hwn, bellach, wedi cyrhaedd dros ei chwarter canrif oed. Un o nodweddioIl arbenig y Geninen ydyw y sylw neillduol a ddyry i anghen- ion y werin-bo'bl yn ein gwlad. Y mae ynddi, o bryd i bryd, ysgrifau ar y fath bynciau a "Chyfiawnder i'r Gweithiwr," rr Y Glowr ei ragoriaethau, ei ddiflFyg- ion, a'i beryglon," "Cyfalaf a Llafur," "Yr Eglwys a Sosialaeth," cr Cyflwr y ,Dosbarth Amaethyddol," a Gormes yr Arglwyddi" (gweler erthygl ardderchog ( yn y "Geninen" o'r blaen). Byddai yn werth i'r bobl ieuaino bwrcasu a darllen Y Geninen" yn rheolaidd: o hyny daw iddynt ddaioni. Ac y mae yr anhawsder i gael ol-gyfrolau o'r cyhoeddiad yn dan- | gos y pwvs o'i gael yn rheolaidd, a'i rwymo yn ofal-Lis yn gyfrolau. CARWR LLENYDDIAETH.

Ystori y Ddau Ddarlun. PENOD V. Y LLYTHYR MEWN LLAWYSGRIF GYFARWYDD. (Parhad.) "Wel," meddai Arthur, "Hid wyf fi vn bwriadu eich rhoi yn nwylaw y 'police,' ac hyd y nod os bydd i chwi syrthio i'w dwylaw ni bydd i mi weith- redu fel 'prosecutor.' Nid wyf fi yn credu mewn dial. Ac am y gorphenol, nis gellir dadwneyd hwnw. O berthynas i'r dyfodol, wel nid wyf yn meddwl y hyddai cynghorion oddiwrthyf fi. o lawer o'les i chwi. Ond a allaf fi wneyd rhyw- beth 'nractical' i chwi-mewn geiriau ereill, a allaf fi eich helpu? Yn gyntaf, a gymerwch chwi dipyn o fwyd?" Yr oedd yn Huw Jones, wedir cwbl, beth daioni yn gudd yn encilion ei galon. Bu y geiriau diweddaf hvn o enau ei fab maddeugar yn foddion i dynu y daioni hwn i'r wyneb. Rhoddodd y tad ei ben- elinoedd ar ei liniau, a'i ddwylaw ar ei wyneb, ac wylodd gawodydd o edifeirwch. Yr oedd tynerwch ei fab, fel gwialen Moses, wedi taro y graig, ao agor ffynhon- ell dagrau ydoedd wedi bod yn sych fel y crinder eras am flynyddau lawer. Am ysbaid eto bu dystawrwydd dwfn. Arthur oedd y cyntaf i'w dori. Ail-ofynodd i'w dad os cymerai ychydig fwyd. Siglodd y tad ei ben. "Pa le yr ydych yn myned i aros heno? A wnewch i gysgu yma P" Mewn atebiad i'r cais hwn o eiddo ei fab dywedodd Huw Jones mewn iaith dor- edig nad oedd arno angen bwyd, ac hefyd na byddai iddo aros dros y nos. Gwnaeth ymgais i ddiolch i'w fab am y caredig- rwydd nad oedd yn ei ddisgwyl na'i deil- yngu, ond methai gael y geiriau rywsut. Wel, ynte, chwi gymerwch ychydig help genyf. Nid oes genyf fi doraeth o aur Califfornia, fel yr oedd yr hen garrier am i chwi gredu, ond yr wyf mewn ffordd i roddi unrhyw help i chwi. Pa le yr ydych yn meddwl myned, a beth ydych yn feddwl wneyd? Byddaf fi. yn dych- welyd i Galiffornia mor gynted ag y caf bethau yn uniawn." Wel, fy machgen, gan dy fod wedi son am arian, mi ymeraf ddigon i dalu'm train yn ol i Ogledd Lloegr, os byddi mor garedig. Diamheu fod y train canol nos yn rhedeg yn awr fel cynt. Nid wyf am i neb yn Minywern na'r wlad o amgylch fy adwaen, os yw bosibl. Felly af ymaith yn nghysgod y nos i station—fel yr e's y tro o'r blaen. (Rhoddodd y siaradwr ochenaid ddofn.) Oddiyno cymeraf y train i'r North, gan dy fod yn barod i roddi arian i mi. Yna mi-wel, mi dreiaf fyw bywyd gwell, gan weithio a bod yn sobr. Ond nid oes gen i ddim ffydd ynof fy hun. Yr wyf yn adwaen fy hun yn lied dda bellach." "Well," meddai Arthur, "gan eich bod yn penderfynu myned, cymerwch hwn," gan estyn rhagor nag un darn o aur i'w dad. "Fel y dywedais o'r blaen, nid wyf yn myned i roddi cynghorion i I chwi. Unci carwn ddweyd hyn. Dyma fy ngliyfeiriad yn Califfornia, lie y bwr- iadaf fod yn fy ol yn mhen ychydig wyth- nosau. Byddai yn dda iawn gen 11 i yn y wlad bell, a byddai yn dda gan mam yn y nefoedd, ddeall eich bod yn troi o gyfeiliorni eich ffyrdd. Bydd yn dda genyf glywed oddiwrthych, ond bydd yn ddwbl dda genyf glywed eich bod wedi cael tro, fel y byddai mam druan yn arfer dweyd." Yr oedd hi erbyn hyn yn dywyll. Cod- odd yr ymwelydd o'i gadair ac agorodd y drws. Gwnaeth ymdrech i ddiolch i'r bachgen, ond yr oedd y dasg yn ormod. Dododd ei law yn llaw ei fab ac meddai, Mi dreiaf wella. AnmhosibI yw i mi gael gwell anogaeth i wella nag a ges yn dy ymddygiad ti tuag ataf heddyw. Ond—yr wyf yn nabod fy hun yn well heddyw na phan yr es dros y trothwy yma o'r blaen a llw o ffyddlondeb ar fy ngwefus. 'Good-bye,' machgen i." Ac aeth Huw Jones allan i'r tywyllwch. Wedi i'r ymwelydd a ddaeth at y drws yn dramp ac a drodd allan yn clad Arthur Jones fyned i bant, ymdrechai y bachgen ysgwyd ymaith y myfyrdodau prudd a achlysurid gan ymweliad y tad. Treth- odd Arthur ei gof i gael allan beth oedd yn wneyd pan ddaeth y "tramp" at y ddor. Yna cofiodd am ei fwriad i daflu llun ei hen gariadferch i'r tan. Teimlai yn ddiolchgar yn awr ddarfod i gnoc y dieithryn fod yn foddion i atal ei law. Yr oed4 stori ei dad wedi taflu rhyw gymaint o oleuni ar berthynas Mari Gor- onwy a'r carwr newydd. Nid oedd amheu- aeth nad yr un oedd y gwr ieuanc oedd wedi bod yn talu sylw i'r feinir a'r hwn oedd yn flaenorol wedi bod yn nhafarn y Junction, yn datguddio ei gynllun cyn- llwvnig i Huw Jones, ac yn dylanwadu arno. drwy rin tafod teg a chwrw cryf i fod yn gyfranogydd o'i dnvyll. A ydyw hi yn dal i fyned gydag ef, tybed?" Dyna. y cwestiwn oedd vn ym- gynyg i feddwl Arthur. Yr oedd yn awyddus am wybod hynt a helynt ei hen gariadferch, ac er gwaethaf y v tro gwael a, wnaeth hi ag ef yr oedd yn ei fynwes deimlad carwr tuag ati, wedi'r cwbl. Bu arno chwant holi Mrs. Evans yn ei chylch, oblegyd gwyddai fod y wraig dda i hono yn hyddysg yn holl gossip y pen- i tref a'r wlad oddi amgylch. Ond yr oedd Arthur yn rhy vswil i hyny. Hefvd vr oedd ganddo adgofion annymunol am rai achlvsuron pan y darfu i'r wraig siaradus j hono arllwys ei phac heb genad neb, a [ beichio ei gwrandawyr a gormod new- vddion. 1 1 (I'w Barhau.) h J

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Christ as a Revolutionary LLOYD GEORGE EULOGISED. Special preaching services were held at Gwawr Welsh Baptist Church on Sunday last in connection with the induction ser- vices of the Rev. W. T. Francis as pastor. The officiating ministers were the Hev. W. Trevor Jones, Llanelly, editor of ir Efengylycid," and the Rev. Dr. Mor- its, DJJ. (Rhosynog), Treorky.. Mr Fran- cis was present conducting the services, while Messrs. Thomas J. Williams and Gurnos Jones acted as precentor and or- ganist respectively. On Sunday after- noon the Rev. W. Trevor Jones preached from 1 Samuel 19, 18-24, dealing with the conversion of Saul in a meeting whereat he had intended killing David. Four things could be said to constitute the purpose of a religious meeting, viz.: (1) It was to dispel sorrow; (2) to save souls; (3) to dispel enmity; and (4) to create in us permanent good. The Rev. W. Morris, D.D., followed, and tcck as his text: "He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second," Hebrews x., 9. The "nrst" things which were to be taken away were the sacrifices and priests, which were to be superseded by the great Sacrifice and Priest. It was easy enough to be a de- structive critic in these days, and to cry out, "Down with everything that is up!" Samson was a great destroyer, and Solo- mon was a great builder. But in Christ the combination of a destroyer and builder was perfect. Christ came to de- stroy the temple of Judaism, and founded a more beautiful temple in the form of Christianity. He was not a disappoint- ed character," as some would have us be- lieve, and his death on Calvary was ar- ranged in the divine plan. The revolu- tion inaugurated by Christ would have greater influence than the undermining of the constitution of Great Britain, for it would change the order of the ages. If Lloyd George had come to Treorky for nothing elese than to utter the phrase: The only hope of the world is Jesus Christ," it would have been worth his while. In his great Budget the Chan- cellor of the Exchequer sought to remove a way the evils of poverty, and kept the above phrase constantly in mind. Fin- ally, the rev. gentleman pointed out that amidst all the present rage for the Tivo- lis, Empires, Theatres, Skating Rinks, and Football fields, orthodox Christianity would live for ever. Let them find any New Theology Church with the crowds" attending it. But if they attended a church where the gospel was preached in its simplicity, there would they find the crowds in all ages. The service was introduced by the Rev. H. P. Jenkins, Saron, and the evening service by Mr. Rees, Llangyndeyrn, when both rev. gentlemen preached.

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L —— The Foundations of Faith. | CAMPBELLITES BETTER -THAN THEIR CREED. On Tuesday evening, at Trinity English C.M. Church, Aberdare, the Rev. Richard Morris, M.A., B.D., Dolgelly, delivered his lecture on "The foundation of faith, or the old and new theologies." Mr. Morris a few weeks ago, delivered the ad- "dress in Welsh at Bethania C.M., and a brief summary of it appeared in the "Leader." As on that occasion, he took up the chief points in the Rev. R. J. Campbell's New Theology, and criticised them from the standpoint of the Old Theology. The Rev. J. Lewis Jenkins, pastor of Trinity, occupied the chair. At the close he complimented Mr. Morris on the fair, courteous and Christian manner in which he had treated his opponents. Questions were invited, but none were submitted. The Rev. T. Powell moved a vote of thanks to the lecturer. The Rev. J. T. Williams, Abercyncn Forward Moyenient, seconded. The Rev. J. M. Jones, M.A., said that although he was in radical opposition to Mr. Morris regarding his views of Mr. Campbell's theology, he was constrained to support the vote of thanks. He was surprised to think that two men could interpret the same words in such a differ- ent way. He (Mr. Jones) refrained from putting any questions to Mr. Morris, be- cause he could not do that without go- ing into the whole matter. He would like to have 2 or 3 hours' interview with Mr. Morris to discuss the matter at an opportune time. He believed that the difference between Mr. Morris and Mr. Campell and between Mr. Morris and himself was a difference in theology, and not in their views of religion or life. The Chairman: I should like to be present at that interview, and then I would pray for the conversion of one or the other of you—I shall not say which. (Laughter.) Mr. Morris, in acknowledging the vote of thanks, said that he believed that Mr. Campbell was a Christian, although his theology was non-Christian. Some men were better than their creeds. He be- lieved that Mr. Campbell and Mr. Jones were better than their creeds. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Campbell did not understand s Jesus Christ, but Jesus Christ understood s Mr. Campbell.. ? Mr. Morris thereupon moved a vote of ( thanks to the chairman, which was seconded by Mr. Morgan Watkins. £

Induction Services at I Aberaman. On Monday afternoon last the formal recognition services of tho IIQV. W. T. Francis as pastor of Gwawr Welsh Bap- tist Church were held. A large number attended. Gwawr was established nearly 50 years age. but during this period it has had no fewer than seven ministers, those remaining in living memory oeing Lie Rev. Mr. Nicholas, Rev. Mr. Phillips, and the late Rev. T. Davies. Mr. Prancis comes to Gwawr with the experience of 18 years' active ministry in the pulpit to his credit. He studied at the BaptiSv College at Llangollen, and was inducted at LI a ngy nde irn, Carm., in 1891. 1 hence he received a call to the church made famous by the Rev. John Williams at Aberduar; Uniiybvtb-Gr, where lie min- istered successfully during the last few vears. Whilst on a recent tour to tlie United States, the rev. gentleman re- ceived a call to a church in that country, which he declined. The Rev. Thos. Humphreys, Cwmaman, senior minister of the Welsh Baptists in the Aberdare Valley, presided on Monday afternoon. Other rev. gentlemen present v.-ere. E. E. Williams (Twrfab), Ynys- hvyd; J. Griffiths, Calf aria, Aberdare; Charles Davies (Tabernacle), Cardiff; L. Howells, Abercynon; W. E. Harries, Beulah; J. Lewis (.C.M.), Hebron; W. R. Jones, Penrhiwceiber; W. Trevor Jones, Llanelly;. J. B. Davies, (Cong.), Abercwm- boi; D. P. Evans, Merthyr Vale; J. Glan- dwr Watkins, Mountain Asli; Josepn •Tames, Cwmbach; J. Frimston, Ynys- boeth; R. Gwenffrwd Hughes, Gadlys, and A. T. Phillips, Cwmaman; also Mr. J. H. Powell, Danvgraig, Aberdare; Mr. Naboth Francis, brother of the Rev. A. T. Francis; Mrs. Jenkins, Morriston, sister; Mr. Rees, Llangyndeirne; Mr. Thomas Edmunds, Rhos, Mountain Ash. The Rev. B. Howells introduced the meeting. The chairman gave some re- miniscences of Gwawr Church, as far back as 42 years ago. Letters were read by Mr. Gurnos Jones, the secretary of Gwawr Church, ex- pressing inability to be present from the following: Revs. D. Silvn Evans (Cong.), Aberdare; T. Thomas (Cong.), Godre- aman; D. James (Cong.), and D. C. Jones, Llanybyther; R. S. Rogers, B.A., Moun- tain Ash; W. S. Jones, Llwynypia; W. Cynog Williams and D. Hopkins, Tre- cynon; W. Harries (formerly of Heoly- fdin); Morgan Jones, B.A., Whitland; Peregrine Davies, Rhos; H. P. Jenkins (Gong.), Aberaman; W. Lewis, Gelli, Pem.; Mr. Evan Owen, J.P., Cardiff; Mr and Mrs. Evans, Lampeter; Mr. and Mrs Lewis, Mrs. Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Evan Davies, Llanybyther. Telegrams were received from Rev. W. Aerwyn Jones, Cwmdare, and from Aberduar Church. Mr Matthew Jones, Wyndham-crescent, one of the deacons, gave the formal call on behalf of the church. He had had 48 years experience at Gwawr, and remem- bered the Rev. M. Nicholas, the Rev. Mr. Phillips (who by-the-way was the archi- tect of their present edifice). He could safely say that there' had never been greater unanimity within the church than at present- They welcomed Mr. Francis with open arms. The Rev. W. T. Francis responded, and first thanked the chairman for his pres- ence that afternoon in spite of his ad- vanced age. He thanked his fellow-min- isters for their presence, and their kind greetings. He would always try to work hand in hand with them for the further- ance of the Gospel. Prayer was offered by the Rev. W. Morris, Treorky, who asked for God's richest blessing upon the union of church and pastor. Gwawr. The Rev. W. R. Jones, Penrhiwceiber, extended welcome to Mr. Francis on be- half of the East Glam. Baptist Associ- ation. This was the 5th minister he had had the pleasure of welcoming to the Aberdare Valley. The Rev. R. E Williams (Twrfab) cordially welcomed Mr. Francis, whose father he had known as a man of high integrity and good character. He charged the church and deacons to act honourably towards the pastor. The' good feeling which had prevailed between Gwawr and Ynyslwvd would be continued, he hoped, under Mr. Francis's ministry. The Rev. J. Griffiths, Calfaria, liked Mr. Francis's pleasant countenance. Mr Griffiths read some excellent topical verses that he had composed for the oc- casion. The Rev. J. B. Davies, Abercwmboi, testified to the deep esteem in which the rev. gentleman was held at Llanybyther. Mr. J. H. Powell, Danygraig, ad- dressed the meeting on behalf of Saron Cong. Church. He thought that the members had made a wise choice. He heartily gave welcome to Mr. Francis to the district. The Rev. W. Tref or Jones. Llanelly, was present on behalf of the Carmarthen c'll and Cardiganshire Baptist Association. Mr. Francis, he said, had been eminently successful in every sphere, and they deep- ly regretted his departure from Llany- byther. Mrs. Francis was a worthy min- ister's wife. The Rev. D. P. Evans, Merthvr Vale, said that Mr. Francis, whom he greatly admired, had been a fellow-student of his. Speaking as a neighbour, the Rev. Joseph James, Cwmbach, gave Mr. Fran- cis a i-varm-hcarted welcome. The Rev. J. Glandwr Watkins, Moun- tain Ash, said he vividly remembered the first sermon by Mr. Francis at Seion, Morriston. He (the speaker) felt that God was not a reality to the inhabitants of this district. In Mr. Francis they had a fearless advocate of religion. The, Rev. Charles Davies, Cardiff, was the final speaker. The loss of Carmar- thenshire would be a definite gain to the East Glam. Association. God had blessed Gwawr abundantly in the oast, and he prayed for further blessing on Mr. Fran- cis' ministry. In the evening the preaching service was introduced bv the Rev. R. E. Wil- liams (Twrfab). The oreachers were the Revs. W. Morris and Chas. Davies. The Rev. J. Griffiths, Calfaria, closed the meeting in prayer.

Mountain Ash Jottings. BY "LUCIFER." Mountain Ash Fair was pitched in the same inconvenient spot again this season. Whether it will be held in the same place next time dcppmls as to what progress will be made by the District Council in negotiating with Messrs. Nixon for a por- tion of the Navigation Ground in order to widen the road. Should this arrange- ment be. entered into, Mr. Studt will not be able to find sufficient room for his merry-go-rounds and bioscope shows. He will then have to find fresh fields and pastures new for his caravans. I am afraid that he will find some difficulty in discovering these at the Mount, unless he cares to enter the Ark. Better late than never. At last the Local Government Board auditor has sent intimation that he will arrive in a few weeks' time' to audit the accounts of the District Council. These accounts are ready since March 31st for the auditor. He might have left the audit till next A-pril, and cover the two years' accounts :ogether. Miskin is becoming quite an education- Ll centre—a miniature Oxford. There are lituated at present in this "suburb" of fountain Ash. a County School, a Roman Catholic Day School, Miskin Elementarv School, Pengeulan Elementary Schools. School for Defective Children, and

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How and Why P The Conclusions of the Lead- ing Medical Journal. The Lancet says that Vi-Cocoa is in the front rank of really valuable foods." Now, if you want bigher testimony than that, we cannot give it to you. We are, however, going to show you How and Why this food is so valuable, so that you can judge for yourself, and then if you try it you will have the conclusive proof. You will then understand why The Lancet uses these very exceptional and remarkable words of praise. The combination in Dr. Tibbies' Vi-Cocoa of Kola, malt, hops and cocoa is a most happy inspiration, and we cannot won- der at the marvellous effects of such a food upon exhausted and wasted human beings. Dr. Tibbies' Vi-Cocoa abolishes the feeling of exhaustion and fatigue. There can be no doubt at all that it saves, and even gives, muscular strength, and braces the nerves and brightens the mind in a wonderful way. This, then, is what makes up Dr. Tib- bies' Vi-cocoa, and it would seem ex- tremely difficult to imagine, not alone to devise, a more invaluable form of nourishment and natural aid to well- being. The mere fact that such a food exists, and is to be had at so very small a price (sixpence a packet) leaves people without excuse who allow themselves to drift foolishly into ill-health and disas- trous disease. That is all need be said. To the wise it should be sufficient. Do not ask your grocer for cocoa. Ask for ^MfCocoa —it makes all the difference. Every grocer sells Vi-Cocoa in 6d. packets and 9d. and 1/6 tins.

Letters to the Editor. Letters on any subject of public interest are invited. It should be understood that we do not necessarily agree with the views expressed therein. Corres- pondents will oblige by writing on one side of the paper, and must invariably enclose their names and addresses, not necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith. THE SUFFRAGETTES. Sir,—With the visit of the suffragettes to this town, Aberdarians had their opportunity of paying back the old score." They have thrown out the boomerang, but it returns and strikes them. Is it fair for them 60 expect quietness at meetings, when they refuse others a hearing ? Even a Cabinet Minister cannot have peace at the National gathering of Wales-the Eis- teddfod. In the editorial article in your last issue it is stated one would have thought that the least an Aberdare audience would have done would have been to give a respectful hearing to Mrs Mackworth at any rate, if only for the sake of her respected father, etc." The people of Aberdare always give a fair hearing to Mr D. A. Thomas, M.P.. because he upholds free-speech. But if he favoured a movement for treating M.P.'s such as the suffragettes do, he would be treated in the same manner. I should like to inform one of the rioters," that it is the intention of some people in Aberdare to bring Miss Maloney here. There will be a chance for more fun. I hope the bells at the last meetings will be kept in good order for that time.—Yours etc., ANOTHER OF THE BOYS. --4- N.U.T. AND I.L.P. Sir,-The Aberdare N.U.T. appears to be passing through a time of trial, and an honourable and courageous" Female Teacher" (sic) has been brave enough to publish the fact to the world at large, although responsible Unionists try to keep private any weakne-s of that sort. The trouble it seems, is caused by two I.L.Peers, who have terrorised the members to such an extent that an anonymous letter to the Press is the only means by which this influence can be combated. A pathetic appeal is made to the teachers to arise and slay the terrible two. If the author of the letter were a sample of the rest of the members, I think it would be a good thing, indeed, if the Association became, in the elegant language of the writer, "an appendage of the I.L.P." Loyalty to the cause and some moral courage might then be in evidence. The writer is also lacking in the virtue of truthfulness, as all the statements concerning myself and the I.L.P., are, in the polite words of Mr Balfour, frigid and calculated lies." In the last election for the executive committee, the members of the N.U.T., well aware of my connection with the I.L.P., elected me at the head of the poll. The insinuation 6f the letter is that I have betrayed that trust. I am willing to be impeached at the next quarterly meeting, and prepared to stand or fall by my record of work done on behalf of the Association. In any case I^shall try to provide my cowardly critic with an opportunity of supporting the statements made in the letter.-Yours etc. MATT. LEWIS.

THE CAPABILITIES OF SOCCER REFEREES. Dear Sir,—As a spectator of Monday week's match at Merthyr let me extend my sympathy to Mr Sam Parker of Aberdare. who this time was more sinned against than sinning. As instancing how Mr Morgan Mor- gan, the referee, does not know his duty, I overheard this remark made by him to a few people in the Merthyr head- quarters after the game, Don't you think Parker was a fool to do what he did?" Upon being remonstrated with for the provoking manner in which he pushed Sammy, he got quite annoyed. The first duty of a referee is to keep his mouth shut after any incident has occurred on the field of play, by the instructions of every football league. This referee has won many games for Aberdare by his weakness, and much ill- feeling has been. caused between oppos- ing players. I trust this will at last be a lesson to the Aberdare Committee, and that they, when wanting a referee for friendly matches, will try local talent, of which there is plenty, and that should this official be appointed to any league fixture they should do as Plymouth and Luton did,—object on ground of weak- ness. Why, the amount of elbow work and pushing of player, offences committed by Merthyr and overlooked by the Referee, was simply astounding.—I am, MAC SEER.

SHOP HOURS ACT. Dear Sir,—I was much amused on read- ing the resume of the Shops Bill by the Solicitor-Secretary to the Aberdare Cham- ber of Trade. Amongst other remarks lie said that this was more of a Shop Assistants' Bill than a Shop Hours' Bill. fs it not both? Are' not shop assistants concerned as to the hours they work, and can anyone with any stretch of imagin- ation say that these are not Shop Hours? The Shop Assistants' Union, who are in- directly the promoters of the' Bill in question, are not concerned as to the time a shop should be closed. A case in point would be the Mines Eight Hours' Act. The miners did not ask the owners of collieries to close up their colliery within J the eight hours; as Trades Unionists they only considered the hours their members worked, and dealt with the same accordingly. If the National Chamber think that the Bill should be so amended to provide for a compulsory closing hour then they should move in that direction, but they must reckon on the opposition of the small shop-keepers whose pathetic position has been so loudly proclaimed by the Tory Press. The A.A.U. have at last proceeded on proper lines; the cry of in- creased burdens, more expense and double shifts will die a natural death, 'because when the Act will be in existence shops will automatically close when the hours in the various localities will be enforced by the local authority. I would advise the members of the Aberdare Chamber to be present at a meeting at Saron Hall, Aberaman, on December 6th, when the case from the employees' point of view will be expounded by Mr. J. A. Seddon. the Shop Assistant M.P. They will find that Shop Assistants want a little more fhau is in the Bill, viz., a, 60 hours week inclusive of meal times. This will afford greater relief to the London shop assist- ant, as well as provide a crumb for the shop workers of Aberdare.—Yours truly. SHOPPER.

ON VARIOUS MATTERS. Sir,—Mr. Pritchard Morgan has come among us electioneering. He does not say so, and he refuses to answer ques- tions; but all evidence shows he is after the seat which Mr. Keir Hardie deprived him of. He is acting within his rights; he wants a job and he applies for it, and no fault can be found with that. Mis- statements, however, are serious faults, and must be corrected. He says we are indebted to the Liberals for all legislation, benefiting the masses. As we of the masses have not yet got our rights we are indebted neither to Liberal nor Tory; they both are indebted to us. We receive scraps of our rights from both sides when the political situation forces either to make a bid for popularity. I remember D'lsraeli "dishing the Whigs by giving us the household suffrage. Recently the Compensation Act came from the Tories, and was improved by the Liberals. Cham- berlain tried hard to establish his popu- larity by promising Old Age Pensions, Three Acres and a Cow, etc. That must be a quarter of a century ago, and only now have we got from the Liberals 5s. pension at 70 years of age. Give the Tories a chance and they will improve it. All our minute benefits come from the struggle for political existence between Liberal and Tory-come from either side, and are cut as small as possible, just enough to catch our votes. Let us keep changing parties frequently till Socialism comes and. gains a trifle at each change. He tell us the Labour Party should sup- port the Liberals always in all things in all places. Labour Members will best forward the interests of their constitu- ents by supporting whichever party will give them most benefits, and the Labour Party should supplant Liberal and Tory Members wherever a chance occurs; be- cause only when Labour have an over- whelming majority in Parliament will Parliament look after the interests of Why did Mr. Morgan so pointedly ig- nore Mr. Keir Hardie when naming the Labour Members he admired? It was bad taste, and will spoil any little chance lie might have had in this constituency. Another Christian attack on Socialism on one page of your journal and a Christ- ian advocacy of Socialism all another page. The Rev. G. Ramsay in a neat address opened up the subject as well as could be done in a single discourse, and nis handling of the objections to Social- ism was admirable. They tell us, he said, that the Socialists will divide up the land; well, the land at Writlilington is divided already. The squire has many hundreds of acres; the vicar (Mr. Ram- say) has 20 acres, so he can't complain. The rest have the churchyard when they die. Compare this with the diatribes of the Eev. J. T. Williams. In no instance does he give one word to point out errors in Socialism, nor has he one word of reason or argument against it; only bald |tatemeuts. Socialism is Anti-Christian; Socialism tends to produce sceptics or even infidels; Socialistic platforms are occupied by cranks and fools. Analysing his address we find that he has some knowledge of grammar and composition, less knowledge of rhetoric, none of logic, while his mode of attack smacks of Bil- lingsgate or Whitechapel with the lan- guage slightly improved. I might be par- doned if I called him a half-educated boor, but I will refrain for this occasion. The men he calls cranks and fools have in a decade revolutionised popular opin- ion on Socialism. They used to be perse- cuted. Now the masses are joining Social- istic societies; churches and chapels are jostling each other in the effort to cap- ture Socialism. Even the Government has been compelled ta give its Budget a semblance of Socialism; all through the labours of the cranks and fools, God bless 'em. While the churches and chapels strive to capture Socialism, a large'number of Socialists insist on mixing religion with their politics, and are yielding to the appeal for "Christian Socialism." I am grieved at this for the following reasons: The British Empire has many millions of subjects, believing in many hundreds of creeps. These all should have equal rights and privileges, but have not all at- attained them, as Christianity is still dominant. The Rev. G. Ramsay admits that that which was called Christianity in the earlier ages was something re- volutionary something terrible. Christ- lanity has tried to dominate the world, ancf tailed because its various sects could not agree. Even latelv we ha,ve seen the jclucanon Bill delayed from time to time and hnaily abandond because the various Cm istian sects, in the struggle for su- premacy. wrecked the Bill, quarreling over a clause which contained no refer- ence to education. Mix Christianity with Socialism and every measure laid before the coming Socialistic Government will end in a similar fiasco. Socialism has to look after the secular interests of Christians, Buddhists, Ma- hommedans, Brahmins, Pa rsees, Jews Pagans, and Atheists. It must there- fore be strictly secular, attending to pro- duction and distribution, the preservation of peace, freedom, etc.. leaving religion as a personal matter. Till this is recog- nised, Socialism will always liiiig in the future. Socialists, sweep your nlatform of everything but Socialism. Christians, preach Socialism as much as you like, hut come to political meetings as citizens, not as Christians.—Yours, etc., CENSOR.

Moriah Higher Standard School. Be- sides these a new Bailey Street School will soon be in course of erection, and a permanent Higher Standard School in Clarence Street in the place of Moriah Vestry. Judge- Bryn Roberts finds it impossible to cope with the large number of cases at the jordinary sittings, so a special court was held on Tuesday week. In the cases heard that day his Honour was assisted by a jury. Among those present in court were four local Councillors. Councillor Wm. Evans was on the jury. Councillor Dr. Morgan was a witness, Councillor Silas Williams, as the Ynysybwl work- men's representative, was interested in the case, and Councillor E. V. Tidman was in the auditorium.