The Aberdare Leader

New Theatre, MOUNTAIN ASH. Proprietors Messrs. Nixon's Workmen. Secretary Mr. W. Lewis Smith. Manager Mr. John Curnow. ON Monday Feb. 10th., and during the Weeks i," GreatVariety Show. All lew Oft mu PICTURES Star Artistes and the most Thrilling Films the World Produces Time and Prices as Usual

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES and DEATHS. DEATH. IMHLOMAS.—On the 5th inst., at 72a Wind Street, Aberdare, Ann Thomas (grocer), widow of the late Mr. John Thomas, tailor and draper, aged 71. Funeral Monday, 10th inst., 12.30 p.m., for Aberdare Cemetery., Gen- tlemen only. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. JENKINS.—Mrs. William Jenkins and children, 6 Bryn Terrace, Cwmdare, desire to sincerely thank their numer- ons friends for the kind messages of sympathy sent to them in their sad bereavement, and also for floral tri- butes received. PROBERT.—Mr. Joseph Probert and children, 42 Pembroke Street, Aber- dare, desire to sincerely thank their numerous friends for the kind messages of sympathy sent to them in their sad bereavement, and also for floral tributes received. MORGANS.—Mrs. Morgans and chil- dren, 12 Scale Houses, Llwydcoed, desire to sincerely thank all friends for the kind messages of sympathy sent to them in their recent sad bereavement, and also for floral tri- butes received. IN MEMORIAM. DAY IKS.—In loving memory of our dear parents, Margaret and William Davies, 40 John Street, Abercwmboi, died February 8th, 1912, and October 26th, 1907, respectively. We loved them, Oh! no tongue can tell How much we loved them and how well; The trial was hard, we'll not complain, But trust in heaven to meet again. Not forgotten by their loving daughters, arv Hannah, Maggie agd Rachel Ann. I IRU.NT.-In loving memory of the dear- ly beloved wife of William Hunt, 9 Duke Street, Aberdare, who departed this life February 10th, 1910, aged 68 years. The flowers we lay upon her grave wither and decay, But the love for her who sleeps beneath will never fade away. —From Husband and Children.

Bethesda, Abernant. o dan nawdd Cymdeithas Ddiwyll- iadol yr eglwys uchod nos Iau, lon- awr 30, fe gafwyd darlith ragorol gai Mr D. Hughes Jones, ysgolfeistr, Cwmbach. Testyn, "Japan." Gwnaeth Mr. B. Roderick ei waith c,yda'r llusern yn fedrus iawn. Diolchwyd i'r ddau frawd yn gynes am eu gwaith gan y llywydd, Mr. Dd. Marshall, a Mri. Wm. Morgan a D. G. Jones. Cafwyd cyfarfod rhagor- l. Mae y gymdeithas yn llewyrchus iawn. Mr. Lewis J. Davies yw yr ysgrifenydd. Mr. Thomas Williams n yw y trysorydd.

Aberdare Chamber of Trade. The fourth annual meeting of the Aberdare and District Chamber of Trade was held on Wednesday evening, Feb. oth, Mr. David Evans, president, in the chair. He was supported by the vice-president (Messrs. C. R. Vicary and A. E. Harmston), T. W. Griffiths (retiring hon. sec.), and E. H. Evans (the new secretary). Cadlys Halt.-The Chamber having decided to write to the T.V.R. Co. and the Bwllfa Co., asking them to provide a. shelter for the workmen near Gad- Ivs Bridge, where the men board the train, the T.V.R. Co. replied that they could not see their way to do so. No reply had been received from the Bwllfa Co.—It was suggested that a deputa- tion wait upon Mr. R. Llewelyn, but ultimately it was resolved to adjourn the matter. Salvation Army and Trading. The meeting confirmed a resolution passed a fortnight ago (which has been sent on to the Secretary of the Federated Chambers of Trade) protesting against the Salvation Army trading in various goods, such as hosiery, etc. Renewal of Leases.—Mr. Illtyd Wil- liams, who attended a Land Tenants' Conference in London, representing the Aberdare Chamber, gave a brief report of the meeting which was herd to con- sider the hardships of traders regard- ing the renewal of leases.-—Mr M. Wat- kins proposed, and Mr. G. J. Tuckfield seconded a hearty vote of thanks to Mr \ViJliams for his services._Mr. Emrys Evans gave notice of a motion to sup- port a Bill promoted by the Hon. Mem- ber for Cardiff, dealing with Leasehold Enfranchisement. Secretary's Annual Report. Mr Griffiths, the hon. sec., gave a sum- mary of the work performed by the Chamber during the last year. He stated that this was his 4th annual re- port. The number of members in the first year was 99; 2nd year, 137: 3rd year. 142 4th year, 132. He referred to the prominent part taken by the Chamber of Trade in being instrumen- tal to move the T.V.R. Co. in improving the T.V.R. Station.—Mr. T. Lloyd pro- posed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Griffiths for his valuable and exhaustive report. Mr. Illtyd Williams, in seconding, remarked that the Chamber amply justified its existence. Audit.—Mr. T. D. Williams submit- ted his audit on last year's account, which showed a balance in hand of C16 2s. 2d. The other auditor wa's Mr. E. J. Hughes.—Councillor M. J. Harris moved that the statement be adopted. -,N,lr. Emrys Evans seconded, and the motion was adopted.-Mi-. A. E. Harm- ston proposed a motion of thanks to the auditors, and Mr. E. D. Lewis second- ed.—Carried. New Officers.-The Chairman moved that Mr. C. R. Vicary, senior vice- president, be elected president for the ensuing year.—Mr. M. Watkins second- ed, and the motion was carried with e,nthitslasm.Nir. Vicary briefly re- turned thanks.—Mr. A. E. Harmston, junior vice-president, was elected sen- ior vice-president, and Mr. T. W. Grif- fiths was elected junior vice-president. —Both gentlemen briefly acknowledged.

ABERCWMBOI. OUR CORRESPONDENT for Aber- cwmboi is Mr W. R. Griffiths, 38. Bron- nllt Terrace, to whom all communica- tions fihould he sent.

CWMAMAN. GOOD TEAIPLARY. Tl.m,- a good attendance at Trinity Chapel oil Friday night when the pastor, Rev. )1. J. Thomas, presided. Bro. Edward Jones, Grand Secretary, I.O.G.T.. Col- wyn Bay, addressed the meeting on the objects of the Order. Speeches were made by Mr Halliday, Mr Scantmel, Mr Alfred Parry, Mr Broad, Nurse Janes, Mr Tomkin, and Mr Fred Rowe. and it was decided to form a Lodge. Bro. Ed- ward Jones, assisted bv liro. W. 11. King- (Aberdare), D.C.T., and Bro. Griff. Evans then initiated 15 members to form the Lodge. and the following appoint- ments were made:—D.G.C.T., Bro. Rev M..T. Thomas; C.T.. Bro. T. Halliday; V.T., Sister Janes; Secretary, Bro. Tom- kin; Financial Secretary, Bro. Fred Rowe; Treasurer, Bro. Scan imp] P.C.T.. Sister Miss Beecham; Chaplain. Sister Mrs Thomas: Marshall, Sister finnit. Broad; Sentinel, Bro. A. Parry.

ABERAMAN. "Y DEATH. — Glyn Evan, the, fl|e-,voar- old'son of Mrs an^^Afr T. Ev^nA Clar- once Terrace, ma4a<\r of Messr-1 Miles an'd Son's BntcaeriiV Stq/es, .lnbilee RoSd. suddenly Jexpired on Salurrlay evenfajer last. § t OMISSION. The Yollowing names 0" Mere inadvertently omitted from tie re- port of\he chujch dance and nreirnta- tion in. I another column:—Missel A. 'R k C. Reel, Mrs Knight. It .T. Evans, if Messrs | Griffith Bowdrn land Rpjfljp*flTi'np. I

ABERDARE. OBITUARY. We regret to record the death of Mrs Ann Thomas, grocer, 72a, Wind Street, which occurred on Wednpsday morning last, at the age of 71. The deceased was one of the oldest inhabitants of Aberdare, having come to the town about 50 years ago. The fun- eral. which is for gentlemen only, takes place on Monday, starting from th" house A 12.30 for Aberdare Cemptpry.

TRECYNON. YOU WILL be pleased to know that J. M. Evans' Annual Sale of Drapery is now proceeding. This Sale is well known for the genuine reductions made on first-class quality goods. We shall be pleased to see YO" us a visit. LANTERN LECTURET^ On Tues- day evening at Noddfa (B ) Vestry a lan- tern lecture was given oi Old Aber- dare" by Mr Ogwen Wi iams, County School. The lanternist as Mr David Evans; ticket collectors Miss Sarah Williams and Miss M. Evans. Mis* Wat- kins, B.A., presided. Th Rev. D. Hop- kins, B.A., proposed a vcle of thanks to lecturer, lanternist, and airman. This was seconded by Mr J. R. Evans. G. and L. A large nunr was pre>ent. and tlieN^cture proved "Very interesting. CARM ETi>- Uiyef-fftiesdoy bveuing a very able lecture was delivered at the above chapel by Mr. Timothy Davies, B.A., County School, on "A Famous Missioner," viz., Mr. John G. Paton. The lecturer dealt with the character- istics of the man, and also with Cne pro- minent features of the missioner's life. Hi- labours amongst the b}.-r barons natives of New Hebrides were ttended by a very great measure of sn;■■ ■<-s<. A vote of thanks to the lecturer was pro- posed and seconded by Mr. Henry Gar- non and Mr. Hopkin Williams respec- tively. and supported by the R»-y. and Mrs. H. T. Stephens. The chairman was Jr. David Jenkins.

LLWYDCOED. OBITUARY. On Wednesday, the 29th of January, a very wall-known and highly-respected inhabitan passed away at the age of 58 years in he person of Mr Evan Morgan, 12, Scale Houses. The interment took place on Saturday at the Old Cemetery. The Rev. I Cynog Wil- liams officiated. A beautifal wreath was given by the family. e mourners were: Mrs Rachel Morgaii. widow: Mrs M. Williams and Miss Sarah Morgan, daughters; Messrs Thom David. John, Samuel Morgans, sons; Mis Sarah Beer, Trecynon; Mrs Gwenllian fEvan^. Clyd- ach Vale; Mr John --Nlor ii, Abernant, sisters and brother; MrslSarah Morgan, Maesteg; Mrs Sarah -A rgan., Tylors- town; Mrs J. Phillips, Airs M. Phillips, Mrs Martha. Jenkins, li Tsaf; Mrs Sarah Morgan, Abernan sisters-in-law; Messrs Samuel Phillips/Lewis Phillips, P*3 Thomas Jenkins, Willmm Beer. Wil- liam Thomas, Morris J lll, Tvlorstown: Llewelyn Davies, ohn Phillips, Senghenydd, brothers-if-law; Mrs Mar- garet Bavies, sister-in-law; Mrs Cather- ine Thomas, Missef jpfary Ann Beer, Elizabeth Jenkins, 2 Messrs David Phillips, A. Jenkin Willie Jenkins, Henry John Beer, Thomas Morgan. Maesteg; David Mojfgan, John Phillips, David John Jones, Irs Margaret Rees, Porth; lIh IJ. Ree Llwydcoed, cousins; Mrs Gwenllian Davies. Mountain. Ash, aunt. The funerfl arrangements were satisfactorilv qprried out by Mr D. TyssuNJQavie^ undertaker, Trecynon.

P.WMnARE, DEATH AND INTERMENT. On Wednesdav, the 29th January. Harold Reginald Victor Mansell. the ittle year old son of Mr and Mrs Harold Mansell, 47, Bryn Terrace. passed away. The interment took place on S turday last at the New Cemetery. Th Rev. Evan Thomas, St. Luke's Church officia- ted. The chief mourners \er, The father and mother, and Messrs T m and Victor Mansell, uncles. The uneral arrangements were admirably arried out by Mr D. Tyssul Davies. ¡"fill rtaker, Trecynon. PERFORMANCE. On Monda night last at the Trecynon Public all a grand repeat performance. utitled Buy your own Cherries (with antern views) was very ably given by th mem- bers of Elim Band of Hope ( ho The Rev. J. Grawys Jones presided. pp,elld- ,r<ti is the programme :-Solo. Child's Pleading," Miss Olwen Jones: chorus by party. Good-bye to drink,* Misses S. A.. Watkins, Ceridwen Eva in* Cecilia A. Jones, Winnie Jones, Mes|fr> D. J. Beynon and Daniel James 'Jgert. Ds right and fear not/' Misses »jMaggie S. Jones and L. M. Phillips; G«H1 Bless bfcf Home," Miss Aiy^e May Mor- gan; solo;- Right ove*- wrong." Miss Ceridwen choru^-s were

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rendered by the choir. e following also took part:—H. M. Joiee, Margery Jones, Rosio Isaac, Annie ones, Doris James, Mary L. Davies, B ic, Thomas, Myrddin Isaac, Thomas H. Jones, Rich- ard E. Jones, Lsaiah James, and Ieuan Saunders. The huge audi ice was de- lighted with the perforinan i. A vote of thanks to the choir was proposed by d Mr G. Jones, and seconded by Mother Shepherd. The conductor the choir was Mr John Isaac; lanterr ist, Mr E. J. Thomas; lecturer, Mr Tho as Roberts; accompanist, Mr Daniel ones. The proceeds are in aid of St. J< hn's Mission at Pentwynbach. The t cket sellers werv! Messrs Ned and Grif th Wilson; doorkeepers, Messrs Alb rt Garrett, Griffith Williams, Will HQwells, Thomas Morgan, David Mc "gan, and Mr Snell.

TQN WAIN/ ACCIDENT. -st engaged at Messrs Underwood's Waterworks last week Freddy Wakefield had the mis- fortune to break a leg through falling down a deep trench. The little lad, who had newly left school, is in great pain, but is progressing. RAMOTR Y.P.S. On Friday evening last Miss L. A. Rowlands ably presided. A recitation was given by Miss Maggie A. Jones; duett by Mrs Ann Thomas and Miss Esther Davies. Competition nam- ing Christ's titles. Miss Gwen Watkins. Solo, Mrs Ann Thomas; translation, Mr David Thomas; recitation. Miss Lizzie Ann Rowlands; singing any Welsh hymn, Messrs William Watkins and David Thomas; recitation, Mr<s Annie Harris; impromptu speech. Mr David Thomas; recitation, Mrs- M. H. Lloyd; reading unpunctuaied pieee. Miss M. A. Jones and Afcs D. Thomas. A mixed choir, conducted by Mrs A. Thomas, rendered The Beatitudes." FOOTBALL. On Saturday la.st the Hirwain Stars were opposed to Aber- aman Albions at Carter's Field in a 5th Division Welsh League match. The following represented the Stars: —Goal, Dai Peters; full backs, Fred Kemble, Stewart Jennings; half-backs, W. J. Jenkins, W. Sedginore, M. Burke; for- wards. H. Sedgmore, T. Hawkins, W. J. Davies. T. Burke, W. Riohards. The Albions proved themselves victors by two goals to nil, the Hirwain forwards lacking combination. For the homesters the following rendered good service: Dai Peters, Stewart Jennings, Fred Kemble, W. J. Jenkins. Mr T. Williams, Aberdare, was the referee. i .O.G.T. At the Hil-wain Lodge on Monday evening Bro Arthur Owen Perkins. Chief'Templar, presided. Ad- dressee were delivered by Bros Emrys Jones, W. L. Mason, and A. O. Perkins. The following officers were t'leeted: Chief Templar. Bro W. Ledger Mason; Treasurer, Sister E. Jones; Vice- Templar, Sister Jones; Finanial Secre- tary, Sister W. L. Mason; Assistant Secretary, Sister Maggie Jones; Secre- tary. Sister Walters; Chaplain. Sister Maggie Hopkins; Marshall, Bro George Edwards; Deputy-Marshall, Sister Lewis; Guard. Sister Nana Jones; Sen- tinel. Sister Florie Hillier; Past Chief Templar, Bro A. O. Perkins; Organist. Bro Frank Collier; Juvenile Superinten- dent, Bro Henry Johnson. G.W.R. TEMPERANCE UNION. — The monthly meeting of the Hirwain Branch was held on Sunday, Mr Wil- liam Coleman presiding. Mr William Powell offered prayer. Mr William Cole- man gave an address. Soprano solo, Mrs Dan Davies; recitation, Mr David Wil- liams. The president of the Number 6 District, Mr Windsor, of Pontypool, then delivered a stirring address upon Tem- perance. Mr Roberts, of Newport, the secretary of the district, also gave an interesting address. A hearty vote of thanks to the speakers was proposed by iii- Ernest Jones, the local secretary, and seconded by Mr Tom Tucker. The meeting was closed in prayer by Mr T. Tucker. Mr Frank Collier presided at the organ. VICTORIA HALL. The programme at the local hall this week should help considerably to drive depression out of t he patrons. The Gipsy Bride sug- gests a picture of freshness and beauty which should attract all lovers of things true and good. In the films, entitled Scandal at Polidors," The Averted Step." which are of a fine coloured order. stirring dramatic stories are wrapped up. The educating films are Autumn in the Forest of Fountain- bJeu" and Birds and Animals of Brazil." The variety artistes are Strebor and Seivad in their oomedy duo, The I ntruder." Seivad is a singer of rare merit, and her rendering of the Lost Chord is effective. Strebor, the one- armed navvy, plays numerous instru- ments with ease, and at each house he draws rounds of applause. On Thursday the change of programme will include Though your sins be as scarlet" and The Eternal Woman," dramas of everyday life. Pathe's Animated Gazette will be shown each evening.

MOUNTAIN ASH. VOL ARE CERTAIN to obtain the best value—but make certain of a cer- tain that you call at Tom Davies and Son, the practical tadors, at Pryce St., Mountain Ash. PARISH CHURCH. — There were celebrations of Holy Communion at and 11 o'clock last Sunday morning in Sl. Margaret's Church. The celebrant was the Rev. Ebenezer Jones, assist- ed by the Rev. T. J. Morgan. Even- song was conducted by the Vicar. Tours in F morning and evening ser- vices were sung throughout the day. A SMOKING CONCERT was held last Friday in connection with the Dai Cran- don Prize Drawing at the Bailey's Arms. Tin* following gave th,eir services: — Messrs D. Evans, Cwmbach; Moses Jen- k i I!. Mountain Ash; Dai Bevan, C. Paulae. W. Phillips. J. Harris, W. I)a\ies, and Handel Thomas. The following are the winning miinbcr-: — :2ti: :?< ",21), 77:" 974, 780. 19. 418. 962. 341. 428. 425. 11. 347, 979, 495, 507, 732, lis, 326. HAG GAR'S THE HALL.—A small palace of delight is Old Haggar's at the Mount. Specialities are being sought for from all over the globe. This niglit 'Thursday) and the two following nights a great and thrilling picture of every-dav events in the coal mining iu- dustry is being sliown. A great at- u; tion undoubtedly, but more so when it comprises events actually taking place at our own doors. Mr Bert Rich- aids is to be complimented on being reallv up to date. PHIMITIVH METHODIST CONFER- ENCE. At Ebenezer Primitive Wes- ley au Church on Monday a united cir- cuit conference was held under the chairmanship of the pastor, the Rev. F. Richardson. Papers were read by Messrs .J..1. Beekerlegge and William Wilcox, Aberdare. the former taking as his sub- ject The Preacher," and the latter The Teacher." ik public meeting was held in the evening, presided over by the J. Whittock, Aberdare. Councillor Noah Bowles delivered an address on Home influence on the religious life of the child," and Mr H. G. Gerrard, Cwmaman. gave an address on The advantages and obligations of church meml>er>hip. ST. MARGARET'S MEN'S CLUB. — A successful dance, the last of the sea- son. in connection with the above, was held ;1) the Drill Hall on Tuesday even- ing. There were over 200 present, and •ill enjoyed a capital social evening. The were Messrs Jim Grant. Isaac Grant, and John Powell. The stewards M-upp iM'f^srs Fred Rees and D. Lewis. Tl'■ refreshments were in the capable hands of Mesdames J. K. Brooks, E. Eyies, T. Griffiths (senr.), Scllick, A. Broom. 1. Tanner, Lye, and James Lewis. During the evening Miister Sydney White gave exhibition of clog dancing, and Miss Mulvey rendered nicely solos ou the violin. Mr Frank Elliott at the piano provided the ne- cessarv music for the dancers. A NEW LADIES' CHOIR. — A meet- ing- was held at Air W. D. Lewis', 38, Ox- ford Street, last Friday evening- for the purpose of furthering the interests of the newly-formed Aherpennar Ladies' Choral Society. There was a splendid attendance, and the chairman, Mr Lewis, was supported by Messrs R. Evans, Aber- cwmboi; J. Lloyd. W. Badham, Moun- tain Ash, and the conductor, Mr J. Eiddig Davies. After the forthcoming programme for rehearsals, etc., was dis- cussed, the chairman expressed the hope that other existing choirs should not consider that they were clashing with them. There were plenty of singers in the district, without touching any other organisations. Over 100 invitations had been issued, and there were about 50 responses. 1317FF BENEVOLENT FUND. A giT-nd concert in aid of the Widows and Orphans Fund was held on Tuesday evening in the Glancynon Hotel. Mr. W illie Greenwood presided over a crowded room. The local Buffs turned up in great force, and a splendid pro- gi,tinine was gone through. The fol- lowing were greatly appreciated in their respective harmonic efforts: Comic songs and stump speeches, W. Wood- ward; recitations, Horace Wheatley and D. Cerddor Davies; Messrs. Moses Jenkins and Tom Walton in duets and solos. Ivor Davies, "Mother" and "The Blind Girl." Dai Thomas, song and dance; M. Jenkins, "The old green isle.*T BRYN SE10N.—The members of the Band of Hope in connection with this Welsh Wesleyan Church, numbering 74, were entertained to tea on Thurs- day evening, given by Mr. and Mrs. Edwards, Oxford Street. The children were attended to by the Band of Hope Committee, with Mesdames Edwards, Davies and Lewis. In the evening a lantern lecture was given by the secre- tary, Mr. Alun Lewis, on "A Trip to Devonshire." The lantern was mani- pulated by Messrs. W. O. Davies, W. Jones, and T. Davies (Pryce Street). Solos were sung by Miss May Jones, Mr. John Williams, Mr. Lewis Evans, and recitations bv Miss Nellie Davies and Miss Doris Evans. Votes of I tnanks were accorded to all who had worked in order to bring about such an enjoyable evening. = ST. JOHN'S & ST. TEILO'S.-The annual tea, entertainment and social in connection with the above was held on Monday and Tuesday. A delightful spread was done full justice to, the fol- lowing giving valuable assistance: Mesdames Tranter, Urbane, Eynon, Vining, Chas. Tilley, Hy. Martin, Rd. Martin, J. Masters, John Jones, Savery, Carter, Fricker, Hunt, Bishop, Pearman, White, Gentle, Rees Price, Spreadbury, J. Bethell, Chas. Boulton, Robert Jenkins, also Messrs. John Carter, Robert Jenkins, T. Beynon, C. Boulton, and B. Howells. Mr. Alfred Morgan presided, and the following con- tvibuted to a capital programme: Pianoforte overture, Mr. B. Howells; baritone solo, "Good Company," Mr. D. Bowen; bass solo, "The Diver," Mr A. Jenkins; "O'Hara," Mr. D. Bevan; whistler, Mr. J. Harris; soprano solo, '"Clovelly," illilss Humphreys; juvenile |! song, Miss Edna Lewis. the conver- sazione pn Tuesday evening was a splendid success. The M.C.'s were Messrs. Fred Jay and David Bevan, and Mr Ben Howells was secretary. SOCIAl, AT R.C. SCHOOL. The wind-up dance of the season in connec- tion with the friends of the R.C. Schools took place on Wednesday evening. A merry company included the following: Mr. and Mrs. J. Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. S, Moynahan, Mr. and Mrs. J. Collins, Mr. and Mrs. M. Sullivan, Mr. and Mrs. D. Creedon, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Horgan, rr. and Mrs. P. O'Leary, Mrs J Reynish, Miss Irvine, Miss Trab- batoni. Miss Kissane, Miss Surridge, Miss Doris Sutton, Miss K. Walsh, Miss Jenny Hendy, Miss Annie Hendy, Miss K. Regan, Miss Mary Collins, Miss S. Lavery, and Messrs. J. Rear- don, T. O'Leary, P. O'Leary, J. Quinn, P Barry, J. Lavery, Jerry Collins, C. Rowe, Joe Hendy, Geo. Hughes, Geo. Henry, Philip Sullivan, Nicholas Gold- berg, Cornelius Walker, Cyril Brough, Albert Collins, Dan Callaghan, Miss Maud Henry, Miss Kate Henry, Miss Mary Williams, Miss Alice Brough, Miss M. Donovan, and the Rev. Father Irvine. Miss Maloney, Cardiff, kindly and nicely played the necessary music. The assistants for the refreshments were Miss Harrington and Miss Dinan. THE DANCE of Our Lady's Roman Catholic School's Staff was held on Friday, Jan. 31st. The able M.C. was Mr. Peter O'Leary. The refreshment tables were in the charge of Misses Irvine and Surridge. TTie School was very nicely decorated by the staff. Miss Maloney, of Cardiff, acted as pianist, assisted by Miss T. H Trab- battoni and Mr. J. H. Reardon. Cards and games were fully enjoyed by many non-dancers. The acceptances were:— Rev. Father Irvine, Miss R. Poulet, Miss Irvine, Miss Maloney, Miss Sut- ton, Miss Hales, Miss Kissane, Miss Surridge, Miss Connelly, Miss Trab- battoni, Dr. and Mrs. 1VI. Carthy, Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Morgan, Mr, and Mrs. W. G. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. P. Phelan, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. M. O'Sullivan, Mr. and Mrs. D. Horgan, Mr. and Mrs. J. Collins, lr. and Mrs. S. Moynihan, Mr and Mrs. Conway, Mr. and Mrs. P. O'Leary, Mr. and Mrs. D. Creedon, Mrs. Ciieyne, Mrs. M. Donoyan, Mrs. Henebury, Mrs. Price, Miss Davies, Miss Jones, Miss Lord (Cardiff), Miss Grant, Miss Long, Miss Harris, Miss Murphy, Miss Thomas, Miss Harring- ton, Miss Dinan, Miss A. Hendy, Miss J. Hendy, Miss Bailey, Miss Bowden, Miss E. Walsh, Miss Wood, Miss O'Keofe, Miss M. Collins, Miss Kath- leen O'Sullivan, Miss M. Regan, Mr. G. Hughes (Aberaman), Mr. Russell Morgan, Mr. Richard Morgan, Mr. S. Millar, Mr. G. Pegler, Mr. Tom Ahern, Mr. Pat O'Leary, Mr. J. H. Riordan, Mr. M. Quinlan, Mr. M. Croke, Mr. T. Contillon. Mr. T. O'Le&rv, Mr. T. Bailey. Mr. J. Collins, junr.; Mr. Ü. Houribane, Mr. Duglan, Mr. D. J. Ouinn, Air. C. Rowe, and Mr. M. 0 Sullivan.

PENRHI WCiM»BER. CAR tEL M.T.S. —J'A. \Vry interesting paper fasVead to tpe ab%ve society by- Mr T. J. ^Lewis qri A\ night with Mendel SM .1I n V the /Rev. D.lDavies (pas- tor) pr'siding\ Thb following also took rrttt T part: fessrs C. RThomas, v M. H lie, an Miss S. avies. The n meetin closed with the sinking of one g of Mei delssolin's hymns. t G.F.! — A splendid socia* function wa« he d on Tuesday last at Vll Saints Hall, nvsboeth. in connection with the Girls' ^riendly Society, the girls being entertf ned by I-ady Aberdare. mThe Rev. W. C. 3own (curate-in-charge) Presided. The R v..T. R. Jones (vicar) proposed a very ffeartv vote of thanks to Lady Aberdhre for her generosity, and also to alltwho took part. The accompanist was Miss A. Davies, Ynysboeth. Ll^TiHiE. — On Friday last the third/of; the series of Popular Lectures was delivered at the Workmen's Hall, the lrfctuljer being Mr Grant, F.R.G.S. lie took for iiis subject, Scramble am^ng the Alps, which was illustrated by lantern fclides, prepared from Mi- Grant's own photographs. His acodants of ascentsland descents of some of the higliest anfi most difficult peaks of the Alp: were Very interesting. Mr Alfred Morgan, di-ector of education, presided. M JRIAH (C.M.).—An excellentjfecture was deliveri d at 1Ioriah Chapel. Miskin. on tWednesi ay last, by the Btev. R. Gwinryn Jo les, on The Progress of Chr stianity The lecturer ga\f a vivid desc ription of the progress of the Chr stian re igion, tracing it hftck to the; time when Christ himself gayp the com- mand to the disciples, "Go y& into all j the ,world, and preach the/ Gospel to! ever** creatui p." A hearty vdfce of thanks» wasjaecordec the lecturer/ Mr Johnl Jon4s presidi d. I T.iBERNA L'LE. — Alisqfcllaneous ser-J were 1 dd at Tabernacle Welsh! Baj) £ ist Chui di, "inysboerh. on Sundays last! An ddress was/ delivered byf Guardian Jo n Williams# at the morninj* nice 'ing. T ie evening? meeting wasp ope led by J: r Lewis Dlvies. The pro* grai line wa as foljpiws:—Recitation* Mis:| Ceinwt Davies^ hymn singings; Juv mil« Chmr; song/ Dilvn Iesu.s Mr I. D..Tor ^s, Aber<fvnon; choruses hi Sunjlay Scho 1 Choir (eonrluetor. Air (t Bownh solo hy Mr Joseph Jones; sol Mr Rosser Rossei* solo. Air Lew* Dawes; quai ette. Jlrs Harris. "fess ,iir ON T30x% .T I Eur Bow en .T. R./Davms, and Ross#- Rosi er orgai solo/ Master J. R. Davijs (Pei lonydd G ian f'ynon); address. Eva iiic, Heolgerrig, My- thyi). AlessrslJoatph Jones and RobJrt Dav es nresidid /t the organ. | E^TERTA^yENT. A Band &f enterta^nsent was held at Hcfce (P."J..) ChapeLqii Monday evening.e char was occ^sned by Air A. Eva«s, wluf urged UIJO* all present the neecJcif savyoung nfe from the evil influ- ence of drink. Prayer was offered fbv Mr'A. Evans; duett, There's a frfenil for Jlittle Children," Misses A. Ldse- niopp and Rachel Hughes; recitation. Banner Dobl>s," Aliss Gladys J ojies I sold, A little talk with Jesus," Jdiss Elsie Evans; organ and cornet dwett, M i.-Js Gladys Evans and Air H. Siifith recitation. Lazy Sheep," Miss fclar- euc^> Evans; duett. Alusf- I goE and empty-handed?" Mesdames D. 3»yant an<| A. Evans: reading. Don# be tv)]|en in. AlisS G. Evans; duett, jf The Ship Zion," Air and Airs Brans; recitation, The Little Pilgrim, Airs Hi Smith: recitation, Content and Discontent," Miss Sarah .Tonesf The off cials of the Band of Hope are-Jf—Pre- sii ent, Air J. Hosking; vice-president, Af Albert Evans: treasurer. Sir D. Bfyant; secretary. Mr G. Price if assis- ts It secretary, Air H. Smith; a ndant, AM- T. Evans. V |C AN TATA. — A grand dperetta, entitled "The Princess of Popjtrland (Proctor) was performed in fulFk'harac- tfr at the Public Hall on Monckny and rHuesday evenings last. Ghi^'aeteis: '|he King of Poppy land, Mr Bdb Rich- ards; Fizzletop, Air E. mith; io Hon- aKirable Dozey. Mr George |Alorris; Prince Wideawake. Mr W. I Perrv; Baron Insomnia, Mr Tom Smith; Pip- pip, Mr Sidney Johnson; Hcfck-honk, Mr Victor Fisher; First and| Second Court 1'ages, Alasters George i.Radford |and Martin Walker; The Prifccess of .^oppyland, Afiss Roper; Alooif Daisy, iAliss Elsie Sinkins; Cornflower, Aliss ^Afay Huntley; Britaifnia. Alissi Moxey; •Lingland, Air Beynon; Ireland,i Aliss M. ^Blacker; Scotland, Air William^; Wales, Miss Aland Kendall. Aliss Annifc Alulvey Was the accompanist. A powej-ful or- chestra was in attendance. Air J. C. flefferies, who conducted, is to IK1 com- plimented in having trained thelclioir so Kell. Everyone had done his part most idmirablv. There were vetn- good iudiences on both nights. Aliss* Alulvey jfave splendid violin solos. Comic songs were sung by Mr Smith. The proceeds were towards St. Winef red's Church funds.

ftBrnrYIMMM ■ ■■ CALFARIA On Monday night a very interesting parter was read by .vir D. J. Evans on C^ir Mission." Tne meeting was conducted by the lie- tiellJarnin Howells. | CINEMA. — There! were very large attendances at the Cinema, Workmen s Hall, Abercynon, on | Thursday, Satur- day, and Monday nislits last. A very appreciative film w s Kings of the Forest." Air Hugh avies manipulated the lantern. 1 CARMEL A'.P.S. 1 Excellent papers were read on Wednesllay evening by the following: -Air J. U. Williams on John Evans, Eg. rsbac-h"; Air W. J. Jones on John 1 Lesley"; Mr 1'om Harrison on Dr Gr th John Mr J. Davies on General Booth," and Miss Annie Owen on I r Joseph Parry." The Rev. J. E. Thou is presided. WORKMEN'S HA L. — On Wednes- day evening the am al meeting of the Workmen's Institute and Hall was held at the Lesser Hall. 'he chair was oc- cupied by Air Georgt Ferguson. Mr T. E. Davies and Air W Jehkins, auditors, delivered their an lal report, which was very satisfactoi p. Air D. J. Price (secretary). Air Isiui Stephens (treasur- er), and Mr George 1 srgusori (chairman) were re-elected. Com littee-men elected: Messrs W. Williams, H. H. Battram. E. Johnson, D. Jenkins, John Davies, S. J. James. Ben Rees. an Charles Brixev. LANTERN LECTI RE. On Wednes- day evening, the 5th inst. a very inter- esting lantern lectur was given by Aliss Williams, B.A.. a Glaneynon C.M. Vestry in connectior with its Band of Hope, on What kelson Did." The slides were kindly ]• lit by the Benson Co.. London. The hair was occupied by Mr Pearee AYill iiis. Programmje: Chorus. Children's Choir, under the conductorship of Air W. T. Humphreys; solo, Miss Maggin Jones; recitation. Alastei- Johnnie Davs; solo. Miss Nellie M. Jones: recitation Misses Ellen Mary Jones, Mary Evelyn Jones. and Lizzie .Tones; solo. Aliss G1 enny Thomas; solo, Air Herbert .Tones; luett. Misses Laura and Alaudie Jones; dialogue. Alasters Tom Morris and Jo n Thomas Jones; recitation, Miss NeBie Richards; solo. Miss Mary Dayie recitation. Miss Jenny .Tones; ngeitations, Masters Willie Pearce Wwfiams and Nezbert Price; dialogue. Afws Katy Humphreys and Miss Hylentf Price. Air Evan Davies sang "(i' Nelson's TOlnb" (illustrated). The ntern was manipu- lated by Air Dick BTumphreys and Air Hughie Davies. jwsistance was given bv n Air Edward JFrancis, Air W. T. Humphreys, and Mr Rvan Davies. The secretary was Air B. J. Thomas.

YNY&YBWL. !M!!M!t 1 F1 YE A AYS A WEEK. The result of the ballot taken at the Lady Windsor Colliery regarding the above was as follows: —JFor, 163; against, 378; major- itv again t, 215. NODD] A WELSH SOCIETY. Miss AI. Robe ts awrt--Mr David S. Roberts gave two very interesting readings at the ab)ve ociety on Thursday evening. ,January otii. < Air David James presided. and Ales rs David R. Afaddy and John Isaac sn ke in appreciative terms of the papers. TABEI NACLE At.I.S. — An excellent paper on U Puritanism was given by Mrs (Re\ ). ArUmjJiij^iijat the above society oxf Frfffifyevening last. Apprecia- tive remarks were made by Misses M.

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1 MOUNTAIN ASH POLICE COURT. Thursday, February 6.-Before Sir T. Marchant Williams and Col. Morgan. M XTCHEvS IN THE MINE. Charles Sal)ourin, AbeTcynon. was summonro for a breach of the colliery rules. Mr F P Charles. Alerthyr, prosecuted.— William Thomas, overman at Dowlais- Cardiff Colliery, stated that on January 23rd he was at the locking station, anrt on searching defendant he found two! matches in his waistcoat pocket. De-: fendant was the ninth man to be searched, and pleaded that the waist- coat was one given him by his Landlord He had l>orne a good character.—In tlie course of talking to Sir AIarchantv he was asked what language he spoke U it wasn't AYelsh," said Sir Alarchant, but it might be Dowlais Spanish. —Fined 40s and costs. BREAKING A GAS LAMP. William James Harris, a boy, of Old Ynysybwl, was summoned for breaking a lamp in Ynysybwl. Mr J. M. Linton appeared for the District Council.-Lewis low ell, 11, BrynfIynoll Terrace, Ynysybwl, sub- peoned to give evidence, very reluctantly stated that he was walking home from work with defendant. Harris said to him, See me pick up a stone and hit the top of that lamp." Harris did so, and smashed the lamp.-Sir Marchant W il- liams said "This is & very serious case; you have wilfully damaged the property of the i>eople. Yorv'll be fined 40s and the damage 2s lid.' -Sir Alarchant then stated that any boys brought before him in future for wilful damage would be sent to prison without any option. STILL ALIVE? —Lorenzo Baveldish and David Morris, two Miskin men, were charged with fighting in Miskin Roda.—P.C. Bennett proved the case- Sir Marchant: Are they still alive?- The officer replied in the affiri-native.- Sir Marchant: Oh well, they will pay 40s and costs each.' T-T DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.-Eliza- abeth Jones, in Penrhiwceiber Road, 5s and costs; William Owen, Timothy Don- ovan, David John Richards, Frederick Cox. Richard Sullivan, in Oxford Street, Mountain Ash. 10s and costs each; John Alford, in Bailey Street, Miskin, 10s and costs. EJECTAIENT. Frederick Charles Hollvman applied for an ejectment or- der against Albert Harper, 1, Woodview, Tvntetown. The applicant had the wrong date, and no order was made. LANGUAGE.—Joseph Locke, a col- lier of Penrhiwceiber, was fined 5s. in- cluding costs for using indecent lan- guage in Penrhiwceiber Road, Penrhiw- ceiher. ARREARS OF MAINTENANCE. — Daniel Jones was summoned by Mary Jones, his wife, for arrears of mainten- ance, £ 10. Thev had been married 22 years. Defendant pleaded he had had a broken arm, and was out of work 6 weeks. Sir Marchant: You want rest, two months. INDECENT ASSAULT.—David Phil- lips, butcher, 95 Penrhiwceiber Road, Penrhiwceiber, was brought up for in- decently assaulting a young woman named Rebecca Evans. — Mr. Rees Thomas, Aberdare, defended.—Rebecca Evans, 89 Woodlield Terrace, Penrhiw- ceiber, said she was a servant in de- fendant's employ. At 6.45 on February 3rd he came home from the colliery, and she prepared his bath. His wife was then in bed, and she (witness) w'as the only person downstairs, besides de- fendant. When defendant was naked, she had occasion to pass him for some water. He then interfered with her clothes, and she told him to stop it. Having emptied the water into the tub, he again caught hold of her. She again told him to stop it or she would tell his wife. Defendant said: "Don't shout or the missus will hear you." She then went upstairs at once and told his wife, who came downstairs and called her husband an old fool, and started quarrelling with him. Witness then went home and told her parents, who with her came back to the defendant's hcusSe. Defendant was then dressing upstairs. Her father asked him what he meant, and he replied: "Shut your mouth; I didn't do anything to her." He tSien left the room, aJid she and her parents went home.—By Mr. Rees Thomas When she poured water into the tub the defendant was inside it, and jumped out. He pushed her and the bucket one side, and complained that the water was hot. He did not tell her tD get out of the d— way. After this she proceeded to clean the children's boots, and she was crying. The de- fendant asked her what was the matter £ L .V er- ,She rePlicd: "I'll tell Mrs. Ihillips that you are pushing me about. It was after she finished cleaning the boots that she told Mrs. Phillips. -inlr. R. Thomas You have just told us that you went upstairs straight after the assault. William E\ans, father of the complainant, said his daughter had been in service with the defendant for the last two months. She came home on Monday morning and made a complaint to him. -P..S. John deposed to arresting pris- oner, who denied the assault. The Bench, in imposing a firie of :£;.3 or one r.iontii, reduced the charge to one of common assault, and .said that Ir. Roes Thomas' cross-examination had convinced them that it was not so ser- ious as they had originally thought. They were afraid, however, that defend- ant was a blackguard. PISTOL IN COURT.—Alfred Wat- kins, a tall juvenile, was summoned for h ttiuK off fireworks in Duffryn Road on Saturday evening. Jan. lStb.-P.C. rI J. illiams stated he was firing a pistol, and Inspector Davies fired the pistol in court to show what a danger- ous thing it was.—Fined 10s. and costs.

Jones and ILUfUllft, Messrs John Evans, D..1 Isaac, and Tom Hughes. -a The Rev. A Jones, B.A., presided at the 0 "TERUSAL EAI Y.P.S. On Wednes- I S day evening January 29th, Guardian William lliams gave an interesting paper on "r and Purpose of a Religious S ciety at the above so- cietv. Fur her remarks were made by r r the Preside t. Rev. 1. Morris, B.A., B.D.. and Messrs D. J. Edwards J. Thomas. D. rr. J'lrmau and D. J. Ree*.