The Aberdare Leader

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES and DEATHS. ACKNOWLEDGMENT. DAN-IES.-The parents and sisters of the late John Oliver Davies, 59 Monk Street, Aberdare, tender their sincere thanks to all friends for their kind sympathy towards them in their re- cent sad bereavement, and also for floral tributes received. IN MEMORIAM. DAYIES.—In loving memory of our dear Winnie, who died February 27th, 1912. Also of our dear little David, who died Nov. 14th, 1912. Fondly remembered by Dad, Mamma, Sisters and Brother. "Until the day break 'llld the shadows flee away." W. Davies, 24b Hirwain Rd., Trecynon, Aberdare. WILLIAMS.—In loving memory of my dear mother, Laura Williams, 38 Ynyscynon Street, Cwmbach, died February 25th, 1903. You are not forgotten, mother dear, Nor shall your memory fade, The sweetest thoughts shall always linger Around the spot where you are laid. —From her daughter Polly.

Services for Sunday Next. HIGHLAND Place UnitariaiiChureb, JH berdate Morning at 11 Even- ing a: 6 Sunday School at 2.30. Preacher: Rev. E. T. Evaiis, late of Llanbradach, now of Carmarthen. TjBTSRNACLV: Gong. Church, JL lkbcripre. Services, 11 a.m., and 6 p.m. Preacher, Rev. J. Morgan Jones, M.A., Pastor. ABERDARE BROTHERHOOD Green Street Chape), 3—4. President, Rev J, "Ellis. Solo and Orchestra. All men invited.

Skittles. ABERAMAN V MOUNTAIN ASH. Teams representing the above Baud Clubs met at the New Park Institute. Cardiff, in the semi-final of the South Wales Club Tournament. An interest- ing and close game resulted in the Mount Boys being knocked from the competition by six points. Full wore appended:—Aberaman: T. Probert, 27; C. Morris, 24; R. Lewis, 19; J. Gay, 19; W. Jones, 23; D. Evans, 24; total, 136. Mountain Ash: S. Norris, 22; J. Derrick, 23; J. Beynon, 22; J. Griffiths, 16; W. Nicholas, 25; H. Turner, 22; total, 130. The teams were accompanied by their respective secretaries, and all were handsomely entertained by the committee of the Cardiff Club.

ABERCWMBOI. DEATH. Little Christmas Woods passed away at the early age of ten years. He was brought up by his grand- mother, Mrs Margaret Evans, 100 John Street. Eighteen months ago his father was buried at Scranton, U.S.A. FOUND DEAD. On Wednesday morning Mrs James, wife of Mr Evan James. William Street, was found dead in bed by her husband when he re- turned from work at 6 a.m. Dr Horgan was called in, and pronounced life ex- tinct. „ BETHESDA (B.). Y Sul diweddaf <y nhaliwyd cymanfa bregethu yn yr aiddoldy uchod er cynorthwyo Ysgol Golegawl Pontypridd, pryd y gwasan- aethwyd gan ddau o'r myfyrwyr, sef Mri AV. R. Watkins, Cwmparc, a D. W. Davies, Blaenffos. Trefnwyd y tri ehyfarfod gan y Parch. M. Jenkins (gwcinidog). Arweiniwyd y gan gan Mr 1). T. Evans, A.C.V., a gwasanaethwyd wrth yr offeryn gan Mrs M. A. Rich- R.A.O.B. — The brothers of the Blod- euyn Cynon Lodge paid a regalia visit to the Bruce Lodge, Capcoch Inn, on Tuesday evening. Primo J. R. James, of the B.C. Lodge, introduced the visiting brothers, and short speeches were given by Primo J. R- James, Alf Llovd, and l)r Horgan. The following added to the harmonv: -Bros Evan J. Davies, Joe Ellery, Jack Bevan, Wm. George, Richard Evans. D. John Evans. Knight Humphries, David J. Morgan, William Evans, and William McConnell. The TV .P. was Mr W. J. Williams. The ac- companist was Mr William Davies.

CWMAMAN. HAVE YOU SEEN the new Boot Shop at 1, Canon Street, opposite Post Office. Special prices for this week: Men's Boots at 8s. lid. and 10s. 6d.; Ladies' Boots at 6s. lid. and 8s. lid. MORIAH AMAN CYMDEITHAS Y PLANT. On Tuesday evening all in- teresting lantern lecture was given by Sir D. Evans, Kingsbury Place, on The Prodigal's Return." The lecture was very much appreciated. Mr Jenkin Lewis, Kingsbury Place, was the lan- ternist. SOAR M.I.S. — An interesting debate took place on Tuesday evening on Should crimes be advertised through the press?" Mr John Evans took the affirmative side, and Mr Howell Owen the negative. The following took part in the discussion:—Rev. W. D. Morris, Messrs Thomas Lloyd, Morgan Wil- liams, William Henry Davies, Timothy Daniel, W. O. Lloyd, Edward Daniel, Evan Evans, Joseph Thomas, William Jones. Mr Evan Evans was chairman. AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SO- CIETY. The making of lantern slides, a constant source of trouble to many, was the subject demonstrated at the above society last Wednesday evening. Mr A. Riddiford was responsible for the practical work, and gave a very in- teresting shew. Various methods, by contact, by magnesium ribbon, and by using the rays from the enlarging lantern were all shown. A hearty vote of thanks was awarded the demonstra- tor. The next lecture will be Through Cornwall with a Reflex," given by Mr W. Owen, and illustrated by original lantern slides.

ABERAMAN. SPECIAL SHOW of New Season's Goods at Lewis's, the Boot Specialist, Opposite the Post Office. Aberdare. Boots, shoes, and slippers in endless variety. SACRED CONCERT. — On Sunday evening last at the Grand Theatre a sacred concert was held in aid of Mr Alfred Burgess, Cwmaman, who is ill. Mr W. T. Woods preside4. The accom- panist was Mr G. H. Mose, The follow- ing artistes took part: -Soi)rajio, Mi.ss Jane Morgan, Abercwmboi: contralto. Miss Doreen Railton, Aberaman tenor, Mr Alfred Evans, Abernant; I KISS. Mr D. J. Morgan, Abercwmboi. The Cwm- aman Silver Band, led by Mr II. S. Howells, rendered selections. SCALDING FATALITY. On Thurs- day last a fatal accident occurred to Ethel Linda Llewelyn, the three-year- old daughter of Mr and Mrs H. E. Llewellyn, 80, Brook Street. It appeal's that she stepped backwards, and fell into a pan of boiling water. She suc- cumbed on Friday iiiorhing after suffer- ing terrible pains. The interment took place on Tuesday at the Aberdaxe Cemetery. Mr John Pugh, Aberdare, officiated. The following were the mourners:—Father; Messrs Alfred and William Llewelyn, and Richard -tones. Cwmaman, uncles; Henry E. Llewelyn, brother; Mr Burrows, cousin; Mr T. Lloyd and Mr Ernest Hurferd. Flowers were sent by Willie Llewelyn. Brook Street. Profound sympathy is expressed with the parents.. MATRIMONIAL. — A pretty wedding was solemnised at Libanus C.M. Church on Tuesday by the Rev. E. W. Llewelyn. The contracting parties were Mr Rich- ard Smale, son of Mr and Mrs James Smale, Hirwain, and Miss Amy Curtis, daughter of Mr John Curtis, grocer. Treorchy. The bride was given away by her brother. Mr Willie Curtis, and the bridesmaids were Misses Kate and M. Curtis. sisters of the bride. Mr Daniel Jones, Lewis Street, acted as best man. The wedding part., comprised: The bridegroom's parents; Mr and Mrs W. Smale, Porth; Councillor and Mrs W. Jji'iiburn, Mountain Ash; Mri Daniel Jones, Aberaman; Mrs and Mr Evans, M.E., Porth; Mr and Mrs Silas Evans. Aberaman; Mr and Mrs W. Curtis; Mrs T. Evans, Treorky: Mrs E. AV. Llewelvn; Mr and Mrs Hill Mr and Mrs II art on Miss Ray Jenkins, and Mr Edward Rowlands. After the ceremony the party repaired to the bridegroom's sister's home in Lewis Street, where a sumptuous wedding breakfast lJU1 been prepared. They afterwards left for Mumbles for the honeymoon. The happy pair will make their home at "K! Harris Street, Hirwain.

CWMBACH. DEATH. — Mr Daniel Thomas, Bridge Road, passed away on Tuesday night last. THE INTERMENT of the late Mr William Thomas Williams. Patent Fuel House, took place on Monday at the Aberdare Cemetery. The l'ev. 1'. Jones (Pelidros), Godmiman. officiated. The following were the mourners: — Messrs Henry Williams, father; Ar- thur Williams; Henry John, and David James, brothers; Joseph Lewis, brother- in-law; Willie Williams, uncle; Tom Davies, Gadlys. cousin; .lame- \\ïl- liams, AVerfa; Arthur William-. N\ il- liam Price, uncles; AYillie 1'rice alld Willie Williams, Werfa. •••ousins; Thomas Thomas, Gwilym Mni^ui^. Hirwain; David Williams. Gwilym j Williams, Neath, uncles; Tom Thomas and Richard Thomas. Neath, cousins; Johnnie Curnow, uncle; Absalom Cur- now, cousin. AVreaths were given by the Family; Grandfather; Air and Mrs Phillips, Gordon Street. Cwmaman; Mrs H'Brieu, and Mrs Thomas, Godre- aman. The l>earers were: Messrs Johnnie Evans, Willie Gentle, Erasmus Thomas, Evan John Griffiths, David Evans, and John Lewis AVilliams. Messrs D. Condon and Son. Gadlys, were the undertakers. INTERMENT. On Saturday. last the mortal remains of Mrs Catherine Gough, wife of Mr Robert Gough. hai>el Row, was interred at the Aberdare Cemetery. The Rev. D. Frank TOIICS, B.A.oiffciated. The following were the mourners:—First coach. Husband; Miss j M. E. Gough, daughter; Mr and Mrs Howells. sister and brother-in-law; Mrs Roberts, niece; 2nd coach, Airs Davies, friend; Miss A. M. Howells. niece; Air AV. Lewis, brother; Air and Airs Lewis, sister-in-law, Bedlinog; Mr and Mrs J. Lewis, sister-in-law; 3rd coach, Air G. Roberts, brother-in-law; Mr D. Lewis, brother; Mrs R. Palmer, friend; 4th coach, Mrs Gough, sister-in-law Mrs F. Gough, niece; Miss Maggie Roder- ick, friend; Airs T. Gough, niece; Sth coach, Mrs Evans, Mrs Curnow., Misses Katie and Lizzie Evans; Airs Evan Evans. Cwmbach. Walking behind the hearse were: Messrs Alfred and Angus- tus Gough, brothers; Fred Gough. Lewis Gough,, Thomas John Gough, and William Alfred Gough. nephews. Messrs D. Condon and Son, Gadlys. Aberdare, were the undertakers. INTERMENT. The burial of the late Mrs Butler, 14, Pit Place, took' place at the Aberdare Cemetery on Tues- day. The following were the- chief iiiourtiert;Fii-st coach, Airs Hughes, grandmother; Mrs James, aunt; Mrs Price, aunt, Abertridwr; Mrs Sarah A. AVilliams and Mrs Alargaret AA illiams. sisters; Airs Esther Price, sister-in-law; 2nd coach, Mrs J. Price and Y,,Iiv,i, beth Price, sisters-in-law; Mrs Gough, Mrs Lewis, and Mrs Rees, cousins; 3rd coach, Air Butler, father; Mrs Butler. stepmother; Mrs Willia ills, Cilfynydd; Mrs Elizabeth Phillips, sisters-in-law; 4th coach, Mrs Gwen AVilliams, Miss Rachel Price, Miss Elizabeth Jaiiit-s. cousins; Mrs Lloyd, sister-in-law; Mrs Tudor and Mrs Phillips. Following the hearse: Messrs O. Butler, father-in-law;

NO TEA LIKE *« Quaker Tea ^jxV —- BY ALL QROQEA.

ABERNANT. THE FUNERAL of the little boy, Ebenezer Meyrick. Foreman's Row, who died suddenly last week, took place on Thursday, when a large number of Aber- nant people, together with the school- children, attended. Six of his playmates forme! the bearers. The mourners were: Mrs Meyrick, mother; Mr Tom Meyrick, brother; Mrs Samuel, sister; Air David Meyrick, uncle; Mrs Thomas, New- bridge, aunt; Mrs Manger, Newbridge; Air and Mrs Thomas, Cross Keys; Airs Mandry, Port Talbot, cousins; Mrs Hayman, aunt; Mr James Edwards and Mr and Mrs Williams, Abernant, uncles and aunts; Air John Davies, Windsor Terrace; Mr Owen Thomas and Mrs Thomas, uncle and aunts; Messrs Tom and John Edwards, cousins; Mr and Mrs S. NViliams, Mr and Mrs Isaac Ed- wards, Abernant, uncles and aunts. 'Ilia interment was at Aberdare Ceme- tery. and a short service was held at the graveside-

TRECYNON. PAY A VISIT to the new Boot Shop. Rock bottom value and endless variety. Boots for fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters. Note address, 1, Canon Street, opposite Post Office. PERSONAL. — His many friends will bo pleased to learn that Mr David J. Jones, Broniestyn, who was taken suddenly ill at the Old Meeting House on Sunday, is no\ on the way to com- pie to recovery.

CWMDARE. PREACHING SERVICES. On Sun- day and Monday special preaching ser- v Wtro held at Gobaith C.M. Chapel. preachers were the Revs. W. E. Prydderch, Swansea, and D. G. Jones, j I'outardawe, former minister of the church. qho precentor was Mr John Williams, and Mrs D. Edwards was the orgAij isL SOCIAL AND PRESENTATION. — j On Tuesday evening last the teachers of the Cwmdare Council Schools held an enjoyable social, when a presentation was made to Miss Ethel Williams, one of tho teachers, who is leaving Cwm- da.ro Schools for Swansea. The gift took the form of a silver brush and comb tray and silver trinket box, and was handed over on behalf of the teach- ers by Miss A. Morgan, headmistress, who made a. very appropriate speech. The recipient suitably responded. l-'eii. itons speeches were made by Miss B. M. Richards and Mr John Howells. In the whist drive the winners were: Gentlemen's prize, Mr John Howells; ladies' prize. Miss Magdalene Jenkins, Tim following were present:—Miss Mor- gaa. Misses K. Williams, S. Jenkins, E. Pahuor, B. Williams, À: Davies, E. <'aiming, T. Rees, M. Jenkins, E. Ed- wards, R. Kvans, B. Al. Richards, E. I J,n;s. M. Morgan, E. Parry, N. Ed- wards, and Miss Phelps; Mesdames Davies and Howells; Messrs J. Howells, D. I). lioberts, S. Jenkins, T. Jones, L. N James, Islwyn Edwards, T. J. Kva.m<, and R. Davies. The secretarial duties were admirably performed by M >- Tegweu Sees.

MOUNTAIN ASH. OUR SOLK REPRESENTATIVE for Mountain Ash and district is Mr. G. A. iT Woodbine Cottage, Union Street, Mountain, to whom please for- ward nil reports and advertisements. WE NEVER REGRET putting the best work possible in gent's suits, and r r r v(,u will never regret purchasing the same. Tom Da\ies and Son, Fashion- able. Tailors, Pryce Street. MODERN SHOP BtJLDING-Ox- ford Street, Mountain Ash, 1138 seen ILtllY drastic changes in respect to the shops of the town, but none more wel- cotne than the excellent alterations to Mr. David Hay's premises. A dark corner has been done away with, and in place of a dull uninteresting frontage a boid and beautiful frontage has been er<>ct<Mj. Mr. J. 1-1. Evans, one of our ;¡1 known local builders, has success f udy carried the business through. HAGGAR'S.Th(' audiences at H:!g- gar's I'alaco have been large through- out the week. Crowded houses have been the order, and satisfaction the verdict. For the remainder of the week one of Lubin's masterpieces, "Water Rats," a drama of ocean life, wili b" shown. This picture, when it was recently shown in Cardiff, created great interest, and patrons of the Palace are sure to be pleased with it. Another gr, t-, picture will be that entitled, "Father." The chief part in this diwma is taken by Ztieeoni, Italy's Henry Irving, who has received £ o00 for a single performance. Our advice to those who like pictures is not to miss t I". this week. C;y tJJWDOlnO. On Friday even- ing at the Parish Room a meeting of the f'ymrodorion was presided over by Mr W. Lthr Williams. M.A., of the County School. Councillor W. Millar gave a very able and interesting review of the early history of Mountain Ash and the adjoining' localities, tracing the de- velopment of these places from the eleventh century to the commencement of the iron age," viz., the inaugura- tion of the local iron industry. Mr Millar promised to continue at some future date the history of the Mount down to the present day. The chair- man gave a masterly address on Ceiriog, and cited extensively from some of the poet"- best works. The Cymrodorion present greatly appreciated the two addresses. On the proposition of the Rev. R. S. Rogers, B.A., seconded by the lia-v. J. Phillips, they were cordially thanked for their services. At the next meeting the Rev. J. Sinnett Jones. ,M.A.. arid the Rev. R. S. Rogers will 'lIt'ak on Dewi Sant." PH ESJ;;NT AT] ON. An interesting presentation to Mr. and Mrs. Ishmael Harris, who lately left this town, took place at Bethania Hall last Monday r evening. The Rev. John Phillips pre- sided. The event was to mark the ap- preciation felt by the friends of Be- thania Sunday School for the splendid services rendered to the school by Mr. Harris and his family. A handsome gold brooch was presented by Mrs. Jones, Senny Cottage, to Mrs. Harris. Air. Morgan Davies, in a few well- chosen words, presented Mr. Harris with a beautiful gold-mounted fountain pen. Miss Irene Harris and Master Fwart Gladstone Harris were the recip- ients at ihe hands of Mr Jenkin Thomas of a nice book each. Mr. Harris, re- sponding on behalf of his wife and chil- dren and himself, thanked everyone who had contributed to the beautiful presents. A few verses commemorat- ing the ( unci ion were given by Gwyros- ydd. A'iolin .olos were given b v Mr. Tom Jones; solo. Mr. D. T. Davies; and piano solo, Air. Steve Jones. TEMPERANCE CHOIR. On Thurs- day last a grand social and concert were held by the above choir at the Primitive Alethodist Church, Aliskin. The waiters were: Miss Branch, Miss Neate, Miss Morgan. Aliss Clayton, Miss Ashton, and Miss Davies. The cutters were: Mrs Morris, Mrs Tingle, and Miss Gregory. The water attendants were: Messrs T. Roberts, D. Davies, and J. Davies. In the evening a concert was held, over which Mr D. Davies presided, the following taking part:—Solo. Air 1. Jones, The Ring of the Anvil"; re- citation. Miss Doris Evans, "Y Garth" solo. Master T. J. Morris, Put my little shoes away"; recitation, Miss Annie Al. Morgan, Ci Llewelyn"; solo. Mr T. Roberts, The Children's Home"; solo. Mr D. Davies, Troops' Return recitation, Master Martin Tingle. "Farmer Dobbs"; solo, Miss M. J. Davies, No one knows"; recita- tion, Miss Hilda. Whittock, The Smile of God"; solo, Mr Smith,. Widdi- combe Fair"; solo, Air E. George, The Diver"; recitation. Master W. Thomas. Cwyn Bach." The accom- panists were Miss E. Neate, A.L.C.M., Mr T. H. Harries, and Mr L. Newman, The tea was superintended by Air J. Whittock. INTERMENT.—The interment of the mortal remains of Mrs. Mary Davies. it wife of Police Constable Rees Davies, whose death was announced in our last issue, took place in Maesyrarian Ceme- tery last Friday afternoon. The de- ceased was 3J years of age, and had en- deared herself to all who knew her. The funeral srevice was conducted by the liev. W. Davies, Soar, assisted by the Rev. J. Phillips, Bethania. The chief! mourners Ni-(-i-e:-The husband, Mrs.! Davies, Cwmtawe Farm, Ystalyfera (mother) Mr. and Mrs. Gomer Davies, Cae Eithin Farm, Swansea, brother j Mr. and Mrs. Myrddin Davies, Ystaly- fera, brother; Mr. and Mrs. William I Hopkins, Ystalyfera, sister; Mr. and Mrs. Rd. Thomas, Ystalyfera Mr. Jno. 'Davies. I.augharne, brother-in-law; Mi- Daniel Davies, Laugharne; Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Owen, Airs. AVilliams, aunts, Ys- talyfera Airs..Rachel AVilliams, Mrs. Gwenllian NVilliams, Mrs. Al. A. Alor- gan, cousins, Ystalyfera. There were also present Mrs. A. Thomas, wife of Deputy Chief Constable, Cardiff; Airs. AYm. Rees, wife of Inspector Rees, Pontypridd, and Mrs. T. Davies, wife of Inspector T. Davies, Mountain Ash. The bearers were Sergts. A. Coleman. C H. Boulton, Dan Griffiths, and W. Barnes, all of Mountain Ash. A posse or police, about tiO strong, in charge of Supt. IC Rees, Inspector W. Nott, and Inspector T. Davies also followed. Handsome tioral tributes were received from: The Family; Inspector and Mrs. T Davies and the Police of Mountain Ash: Mr. and Airs. Powell, Cardiff! Road, alid Friends in Newtown. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Air. Frank lills.

MISKIN. A BAZAAR and Sale of Work were held at the AVorkmen's Institute on Monday last by Mount. Pisgah English Baptist Church. The opening cere- mony was performed by Guardian John AVilliams, Penrhiwceiber. The Rev. E. V. Tidman presided, assisted by the Rev. D. Ilowells. Penrhiwceiber. Each of the gentlemen were presented with bouquets by Misses Bessie Morris, May John and Alattie John, and a vote of thanks was moved by Air D. Phelps, seconded by Mr T. Phillips. Air .1. AVilliams handed to the secretary a cheque towards the funds. The takings of the day amounted to ,t70, which is to be devoted to the building fund. The following were the still-liol(i(-rs: Church stall. Mrs J. Morris, Mrs Al. J. AVilliams, Airs Tom Richards, Mrs J. H. Richards, Airs AL Davies, Mrs F. Davies, Mrs J. Bevan (jun.), Mrs Wines, Mrs Prince, Mrs William Davies, Mr T. Cole. Air H. Fidler; fancy stalls. Mrs W. O. John. Mrs Thomas Richards (Foundry Terrace), Mrs Pughe (news- agent), Mrs D. Phelps, Mrs J. M. Morris, Al iss A. Al, Richards, Miss S. Bevan. Mrs Joseph Davies; refreshment stall, Mrs J. Bevan (.senior), Mrs James William. Miss R. Bevan, Miss H. Hamer, Mrs Wharton. Mrs T. Phillips, Airs F. Bevan, Miss AYharton, Aliss Al. Jones; fruit- and confectionery stall, Aliss Amy Smith, Aliss Al. A. Alorgan; bran tubs, Alisses Maud Smith, Bella Smith, Alabel Smith, Alattie and May John, Bessie Pugh and E. Bishop. Ticket collectors, Alessrs E. Cribb, J. H. Smith, G. Bevan, and J. Bevan (junior). Thomas Phillips, and William Richards. Mr A. Thick gave gramo- phone selections.. The decorations were made by Mr W. O. John. The secretaries were Alessrs D. Phelps and J. H. Rich- ards.

PENRHIWCEIBER. OBITUARY. We regret to record the death of Lizzie, the eleven-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs Stephen Davies, of 13. Harris Terrace. BIOSCOPE. Splendid pictures are being shown at the Public Institute this week. The Great Salvera, South Africa's greatest trick cyclist and balancer, per- forms some daring feats. CARAfEL M.I.S. — On Thursday even- ing last an excellent paper on H The relation of the Church to Sports n was read by Mr AV. T. Davies. The following also took part: Messrs H. C. Roberts, T. James. J. Davies, and Miss E. Ro- berts. Air R. G. Williams presided. JERUSALEM. The pulpit of the above chapel was occupied on Sunday last by the Rev. W. A. Jones, Cwmdare. R.A.O.B. — A meeting of the Royal George Lodge was held on Tuesdav even- ing at the Park Hotel. Bro. T. J. Clancy, C.P., presiding. The following officer: were elected for the ensuing month:— NV.P.. Primo Ward; C.C.H., Bro. Cowan; C.M., Bro. Flicker; C.C.. Bro. Campbell; C.Ty.. Bro. Randell; C.L., Bro. Ratlnnore; C.S., Bro. Robins. K.O.AL; C.A.R., Bro. Clancy, C.Treas., Bro. \L B. George; C.AIin., Bro. Power. C.P.; C.W.. Bro. Alinton. The following added to the harmony:- Bros. Power. Mills. Davies. and Cowan. The lodge closed with a link of 26. AIORlAII (C.A1.). Un Wednesdav evening. Fehruary 19th. under the auspices of the Young Men's Literary Society, excellent papers were read hy Mr Gwilym Hicks and Air David Jones OIL The Pillars of -Noii(-oiiforiiiitv and The AN onders of Nature." The former gave a brief history of the stal- warts of the pulpit from Howel Harris onward, whose preaching gave the country a renewed spiritual life. The latter paper was confined chiefly to i* astronomy. Both papers showed great ability. Short speeche were delivered I by Messrs John .1 one-, AV. Alyrddin Hiekn. AV. R. Jones, Edward Evans, W. Bevan, and Isaac E. Benjamin. An open- ing solo was rendered by Air Benjamin. The Rev. H. Gwmryn Jones presided.

ABERCYNON. BETHANIA Y.P.S. On Wednesday evening a comeptitive concert was held. the chair being occupied by the Rev. B. Jeffreys. The adjudicators were: Alusic, Air D. J. Evans, and literature. Rev M. Jeffi 'eys. Air James Griffiths ac- I companied, and Aliss Al. A. Jones per- formed the secretarial duties, whilst Miss A. Mordecai was the treasurer. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES. The anniversary services of Bethania Welsh Congregational Church were held on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, when the Rev. J..1. AVilliams. Pentre, and the Rev. H. A. Davies. of Aberdare, de- livered inspiring sermons. The Rev. Henry Jeffreys, pastor, conducted the services, and Mr James Griffiths pre- sided at the organ. CONFIRMATION SEimCE. On Monday evening the Bishop of Llandaff paid a visit to Abercynon to conduct a confirmation service at St. Donat's Church, when a great number were pre- sented for confirmation, who came from Abercynon, Aberdare, and Pentrebach. The Bishop was assisted by the Vicar of the Parish and the Rev. J. E. Jones, curate. VISITATION MEETINGS. The an- nual visitation services of the Calvin- istic Alethodists were held on Tuesday evening at the Forward Alovement Hall and at the Welsli C.M. Chapel. The Rev. J. T. AVilliams conducted the first meeting, and the Rev Mr Harris, of Pendarren, and Air John Evans. Graig. Pontypridd, delivered addresses. The secretary of the church, Mr W. John, .also spoke. At Tabernacle the Rev. H. T. Stephens, Aberdare, and Mr Wil- liams, Ynysybwl, were the principal speakers. The meeting was conducted by the Rev. AV. Jones, pastor. A SERVICE OF SONG, entitled No Work, no Bread," was given under the auspices of the English Wesleyan Band of Hope choir on AVednesday and Thursday evenings under the able con- ductorsliip of Mr J. Titley. The princi- pal parts were taken by Alessrs W. Davies. W. Jones, J. Williams. Miss 1 Nellie Titley, Miss K. M. Titley, Mr E. Lloyd, Airs Jones, Aliss N. Titley, Aliss Johns, and Aliss C. Jones. On Wednes- day night the chair was taken by Mr T. Jones, and on Thursday night Councillor T. \Y. Jones, J.P., presided. The reader was Air T. Netherway. of Mountain Ash. Miss L. Howe ably accompanied both n 4- PRIZE DISTRIBUTION. — A prize distribution took place on Sunday after- noon at Tabernacle Chapel to the chil- dren who had collected towards the For- eign Missionary Society. Choruses were rendered by the children led by Air Evan Rees Edwards. The prizes were handed over by Mrs E. T. Davies, superinten- dent of the Sunday School, and Mr David Humphreys to the following:- Nellian Jones, Olwen Thomas, Hvlen Prie\ Tilly Jones, Esther Al. Davies, -Maudie Jones. WTillie Hughes Hughes, W. 1), Williams, R. D. Ebenezer, E. Joues. Ellen M. Jones, Lizzie Jones, Sarah Catherine Evans, Olive Phillips, Katy Jones, Alary Evans, Katy James. Alary Brown, Hannah Ashton, M. Jones. Bronwen Jenkins, Katy Thomas. Gwenny Thomas, AV. B. Jones, W. D. .lones, E. T. Rees, D. Al. Davies, D. C. Thomas. J. Aloi-ris, J. Burton Davies, Willie Lewis, D. T. Williams, and Gwyn Price. I XTERAIENT. The interment took place at the Abercynon Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon last of Mrs W. J. Jones, wife of Mr W. J. Jones, of 10, Abercynon Road. who died at the early age of 24. The Rev. D. Ellis Jones (vicar) officiated. Mrs JoneS was a. faithful member of the Church. The principal mourners were: Husband; Mr and Mrs Roberts, father and mother; Mr J. Jones, father-in-law; Alessrs David Roberts and Robert Roberts, bro- thers; Mrs Roberts, Miss Martha J. Jones. Miss Sinai Jones, Miss Annie Jones, and Miss Catherine Mary Jones, sisters-in-law; Mr Llewelyn Jones, Mr and Mrs Thomas Richard Jones. Senghenydd. brothers-in-law; Mrs Grist. Cwmbach, aunt. and Mr B. Price, Abercynon. NVreaths were sent by her father and mother, ^Alr J. Price. Air D. Jones. Alisses Letitia Jenkins. Blodwen E. Jenkins, and Nurse Gardener. De- ceased leaves two little children. TABERNACLE Y.P.S. A very suc- cessful competitive meeting was held on NVednesday evening under the aus- pices of the above. Mr Thomas L. Jones presided, and the adjudicators were: Alusic. Air Isaac Jones, and literature. Air W. Ellis. Mr W. T. Humphreys was the accompanist. Awards: Solo for children under 10. 1st, David John Jones, Ynysboeth; 2nd, Tilly Jones. Recitation under 10, Tilly Jones. Solo under 14. divided between Emrys Jones. Ynysboeth, and Sarah Annie Jones. Re- citation under 1(j, Thomas Jones, Ynys- boeth. Soprano solo. Y Ddafad Golledig," 1st. Miss Jennie Howells; 2nd. Miss Jennie Owens. Bass solo, Dagrau'r Tesu," Mr Owen R. Wil- liams (Eos Gwynant). Recitation under 21. Deio bach," 1st, Mr Tom Jones; 2nd, Miss 1,. Jones. Contralto solo, Gyda'r Ieu," divided between Miss S. A. Tones and Miss L. Jones. Open recitation, divided between Air E. Glad- stone Humphreys and Mr Morgans. Gilfachrliyd Farm. Tenor solo, Lloer dirion, lliw'r dydd," Air Dan AVil- liams. Duett under 18. Dos cuddia dy ofid," Miss Jennie Owens and Miss Lizzie Jones. Octette, Blodeuyn bach wyf fi inewn gardd." Two parties ap- peared, one led by Air Dan Williams, including Miss Jennie Howells, Miss Nellie Jones, Mrs NV. T. Humphreys, Miss Sarah Howells, and Alessrs J. E. Jones, D. Davies, and R. Humphreys; and the other led by Mr Owen R. Wil- liams. including Ali- NV. E. Thomas. Aliss Jennie Owens. Mrs W. Owens, Miss H. Evans. and Messrs W. Owens, R. Join's, alidW. H. Evans. The adjudi- cator divided the prize. The secretaries were Air NN Ellis Thomas and Mr S. (Haydn Jones. A vote of thanks to the chairman and all who had assisted was moved by the Rev. W. Jones. pastor. A GRAND BAZAAR was held at the Workmen's Hall on Monday and Tues- day under the auspices of Moriah 'English Baptist Church, of which the Rev. D. Griffiths Alillar is pastor. The secretary of the movement was Mrs D. Griffiths Alillar. and Mrs James Jones was treasurer. On Monday afternoon Councillor T. NV. Jones, J.P., presided, and the bazaar was opened by Air Gwilym Jones, Mountain Ash. Prayer was offered by Air D. G. Hughes, Ponty- pridd. The Rev. D. G. Millar proposed a vote of thanks to the opener and pre- sident. which was seconded by Mr W. Brown. On Tuesday afternoon Mr E. Ii. Hattram presided, and the proceed- ings were opened by Mr F. Hill, Tre- forest. A vote of thanks to them was proposed by the Rev. 1). G. Millar, sec- onded by Mr Gibbon. Stall-holders: Church stall. Mrs Alillar, Mrs James Jones, Mrs Johnson, Mrs Simpkins. Mrs Davies. Mrs Harry. Mrs Paget, and Mrs Gibbon; fancy stall, Mrs Cory, Mrs Bailey, and Miss Humphreys; apron and handkerchief stall, Mrs Ellery, Miss Rachel Jnmes, and Miss Lily Price; Sunday School and Christian Endeavour stall, Mrs Holloway. Mrs Price Pugh, Miss Polly Jackson, Miss Sarah Davies. and Aliss Katy Williams; flower stall. Mrs James; confectionery stall, Miss Bufton, Miss Emery, and Miss James; bachelors' stall, Mr Tom Ellery and Mr Gordon Bailey; refreshment stall, Mrs Jackson. Mrs Griffiths. Mrs W. Brown. Mrs Harris, Miss Jackson, Miss May Griffiths, and Mrs Howe; men- agerie and museum, Mr Price Pugh and Mr Brenig Roberts; the giant clog danc- er shows. Air Eddy Gibbon; bran tub, Miss Hilda Paget: shooting gallery, Air J. H. Thomas, and battery, Mr Sam AVilliams. A very amusing sketch, "Fun in the Studio," was performed by Mr E. Jones and party. Pontypridd. Other assistants were Alessrs P. Gwilym, T. Humphreys, and F. Holloway. Air Ar- thur Davies and Air William Brown supervised. Over fe200 has been realised.

YNYSYBWL. A ODD FA WELSH SOCIETY. On Thursday evening Alisses Maggie Ro- berts. Gertie Roberts, and Mattie Thomas gave very interesting readings at the above society. The Rev. Huw Ro- berts, B.A.. presided. TABERNACLE M.I.S. The mem- bers of the above society spent a very pleasant Evening with the NVelsii Bards" on Friday last. Mr Tom Wil- liams, Mountain Ash, gave a very in- telligent paper on the lives of the bards. Suitable solos were rendered by Messrs Edwin AVilliams and W. S. Jones, and appropriate recitations by Aliss Eluned Evans and Air RichaTd Jones. A vote of thanks to those who took part was proposed by Miss Al. A. Evans, and sec- onded by Mr D. J. Isaac. The meeting was presided over by the Rev. A. Jones, JERUSALEA1 Y.P.S. — A miscellan- eous meeting was held on AVednesday, February 19th. Air John Davies, or- ganist. opened with a pianoforte solo. The prize for the best stanzas on a SlIrillg" was awarded to Mr John •Tones Llovd; unpunctuated reading (Welsh.), Mr J. Jones Lloyd; story repetition. Aliss M. Parry and Air John Thomas; open solo, The Old Min- strel." Mrs John Hughes; mute demon- stration of various occupations, viz., coal-digging, garden-digging, clothes- washing, tailoring, and laying the dinner-table, Air D. T. Jarman, B.Sc. Mr J. 1,1. Jones. surface-foreman at the Lady Windsor Colliery. entertained the meet- ing with some "penillion singing." The Rev. 1. Alorris, B.A., B.D., presided and adjudicated. OBITUARY. The interment of the late Airs Thomas, wife of Mr William Thomas, Llwyn-yr-Eos. took place at the Ynysybwl Cemetery on AVednesday, the 19th inst. The deceased succumbed on Thursday night. The officiating minister was the Rev. A. Jones, B.A. The chief mourners were: Mr William Thomas, husband; Alisses Annie, Mary, and Olwen Thomas, daughters; Alessrs William Henry, Emrvs and Thomas Al. Thomas. sons; Air and Mrs Evan J. Thomas, son and daughter-in-law; Air and Mrs Christopher Thomas, son and daughter-in-law; Miss Nancy Thomas, grand-daughter; Air and Mrs Rees Hughes, Arfryn, Ynysybwl. brother-in- law and sister; Alessrs Richard Wil- liam and Christopher Hughes, nephews; Mr and Mrs William Conway, Groes- wen Mrs J. Roberts. Miss L. A. Ro- berts, Alessrs Garfield, Morgan, Wil- liam. and David Roberts, Groeswen; Mr and Mrs Richard Roberts, Groes- wen; Mr and Mrs Lewis Davies, Aliss A. Davies. Alessrs Dan, Idris, and E. J. Davies, Nantgarw; Mr and Mrs Thomas Jones, antgarw; Mr and Mrs William Davies. Abertridwr; Messrs George and William Pinnell, Tuffs AVell; Mrs A. Alillward. Nantgarw; Alessrs Gwilym and David Alillward, Henry Jenkins, Airs Jenkins, and Airs AL. Jones, Taffs Well; Mrs Llewelyn, NantgaTw; Messrs D. Llewelyn and J. Rowlands, Taffs AN'ell. There were also present numer- ous friends of the family from Taffs AVell,' where deceased's aged parents still reside; Groeswen. and Abertridwr. Aluch sympathy is felt for Mr Thomas and the family.

MR. LLOYD CEORCE AND MOUNTAIN ASH. It is stated that the Chancellor of the Exchequer intends opening his Land Campaign at Mountain Ash, and that he will there make an important pro- nouncement. Possibly Mountain Ash has been selected because he failed to fulfil a promised engagement there some months ago.

YNYSYBWL CO-OPERATIVE SOCI ETY. The series of quarterly meetings in connection with the above Society for the 94th quarter were held at the var- ious branches during the past week. The meeting for the Coedponmaen and Treforest Branches was held at the Y.M.C.A. Buildings, Pontypridd, on I eb. 18th. The chair was occupied by Mr Edwin Williams, the president, who was supported by the Secretary, Mr. David Davies, and the members of the committee. After the balance sheet was gone through in detail, its adoption was moved by the chairman, and seconded by Mr Edward Lewis. The following were the chief points in the committee's report :-The sales for the past 13 weeks were CI5,162 lis. 4d., re- presenting a net increase on the prev- ious year of X113 3s. lAd. After allow- ing for management expenses, depreci- ation of buildings and fixtures, interest on share and loan capital, collective life assurance at the rate of lid. per £ on sales. C5(.! grant to the Reserve Fund, and a grant towards educational pur- poses, there remained for disposal a profit of £ 1,(110 17s. 4d., which was to b.1 divided amongst the members at the rate of 2s. 2d. in the £ on purchases, and Is. Id. in the £ to non-members. The number of members now stands at 1,41U, and the total share capital is £ 11,997 16s. IOtd. The purchases 2 from co-operative sources amounted to £ 7,329, out of a total of 1:12,250. Dur- ing the quarter 8 claims were paid under the Collective Life Assurance scheme, amounting to L64 10s. 2d, making a total of 70 claims, amounting to £ 385 3s. Sd., paid since the adoption of the scheme in March. 1908. The present officers of Society are: General manager, fr. R. M. Mason; secretary, Mr. David Davies; branch managers, Alessrs. Roderick AVilliams, Abercynon; NV. Parkes, Cilfynydd; O. R. Jones, Coedpenmaen, and D. Johns, Treforest. The total assets of the Society at the quarter end amounted to £ 21,170 13s. 10,ti.-inAsmtich as the retiring president, Mr. Edwin Williams, Ynysy- bwl, did not seek re-election, it was unanimously resolved at each of the meetings that Mr. William Watkins, New Road, Ynysybwl, should be the president for the ensuing year. The vacancy on the committee at Cocdpen- maen was filled by the re-election or Mr T. Pt)well.-The Cilfynydd meeting was held at Beulah Vestry the followmg night, when the customary resolutions were put to the meeting and carried without any dissentient. The Aber- cynon meeting was held at the Work- men's Institute on Friday evening, Feb. 21st. In addition to the adoption of the balance sheet and the report of the Education Committee, etc., a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the retir- ing president and the committee for their services. An election for commit- tee-men took place, the successful can- didates being Alessrs. John Rees Mor- gan and Edward Ambrose.-The last of the meetings was held at Ynysybwl on Saturday evening, Feb. 22nd. Tnree candidates were nominated for the va- cancy on the committee, and Air. Evan Davies was declared elected, the next highest being Air. David Thomas Roberts. The following were also elect- ed on the local propaganda committee: Al essrs. John Lloyd, Rees Davies, Dd, Thos. Roberts, Albert Gullick, Thomas Davies. Abel Morgan, and Thomas Wright. Felicitous speeches wore made in reference to the president's faithful services to the Society for a number of years past. and it was decid- ed that they should .place on record their appreciation of such services.

MOUNTAIN ASH MEDICAL DEAD- LOCK. There has been no definite move made by either side in the medical deadlock at the Alount. Both sides are going on in their own way, and matters now seem in the position of a fight to a fin- ish. The question seems likely to de- velop into one of which side is the stronger, and the one which holds the strongest, hand will win. It is said now that the doctors are taking their own line and are attending patients on pre- cisely the same terms as the AVork men's Committee have offered, but the com- mittee themselves are not recognised. The medical men have had small tickets printed containing the following declar- ation "1 hereby give notice that I ob- ject to a poundage to be deducted from my wages for the Medical Committee. Signed It is said that about 3,000 have been printed and distributed at the Surger- ies, but that only a small percentage have been returned to the office, where their recipients were instructed to take them. The Medical Committee have had several replies to their advertisement for locum tenens, but nothing definite will be done until the sub-committee re- ports to the general committee, which will meet in a day or two. The inten- tion is to appoint two doctors, one being stationed at Miskin and the other a. Penrhiwceiber. In accordance with the decision of the men's meeting, sub- scriptions have been collected to cover present liabilities, and so far the re- sponse has been very satisfactory.

THE SECOND LIBERAL CANDIDATE Two fresh names are now put for- ward in connection with the decision of the Liberal Federation to run a second candidate for the Merthyr and Aberdare Boroughs. They are Mr. Robert Mond, brother to Mr. Alfred Mond, M.P., and the Rev. J. Morgan Gibbon, London. •

T. T. i'riiie. Charles Price, and Rees Price, brothers; John Williams, nephew; John Williams and William AVilliams, brothers-in-law; James James. Charles M. James, and David James, cousins; John Hughes, James Hughes, Morgan Hughes, uncles; Augustus C,<)ugh, Jewi,-i Hughes, W. J. ftees, Wil- liam Lewis, cousins; David Butler, Cil- fynydd. uncle; Mr Williams, cousin. Air John Jones, it deacon of Bethania, officiated. The undertakers were Messrs D. Condon and Son, Aberdare.