The Aberdare Leader

TRECYNON. 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. LECTURE. A very interesting lec- ture was delivered at Ebenezer Hall (kindly lent) on Thursday last by the Rev. David Pughe, Merthyr, the well- known Wesleyan minister and social worker, on Christian views of social problems." The hall was packed to the doors. Mr J. H. Powell, High Constable, presided, and there were also present: The Revs. J. Grawys Jones, T. J. Prit- chard, and Councillor T. Lewis. The doorkeepers were Messrs W. Kemp, Bert Dance, G. Rees, W. Kevill, Frank Arnold, and D. J. Thomas. A vote of thanks to the lecturer and the chair- man was proposed by Mr J. B. Arnold, and seconded by Mr W. Rees. The chair- man of the committee was Mr John Thomas, and the secretary and treasurer were Messrs Thomas G. John and Philip Davies respectively. In the ,afternoon the rev. gentleman preached at the English Wesleyan Chapel. A tea was also held, the tables being pre- sided over by Mrs W. Kevill, Mrs John Thomas, Miss Veater, and Miss Violet Evans. Mr C. Cousins was tea brewer. PUBLIC HALL. A grand per- formance of a temperance drama, en- titled Circumstantial Evidenoe," waS given by the Heolyfelin (B) Amateur Dramatic Society on Thursday. The id ram a, which was in four acts, was cleverly enacted. The Rev. D. Bassett, Gadlys, made an excellent chairman. The following were the chief charac- ters: Ironmaster. Mr James H. Knill; Clerk, Mr Tom Jenkins; Engineer, Mr Richard Evans; Fitter, Mr William Jenkins; Detective, Mr Morgan J. Lewis; Samuel Mattake, Temperance Advocate, Mr Tom Owen; P.C. Wil- liam Evans, Mr Thomas Griihtns; Housekeeper, Miss Olwen Griffiths; Engineer's Wife, Miss Jennie Rees; Fitter's Wife, Miss Blodwen Jones; Kate Mattake, Samuel Mattake's Wiie, Miss Ceinwen Phillips. The acting manager was Mr William Jenkins •-(Meirionvdd). Messrs Tommy Jenkins and Willie John Davies were cross-talk .-comedians. The ticket-sellers were Messrs Gwilym Samuel and D. J. Owen; ticket collectors, Messrs Lewis Samuel, Tom Morris, Henry M. John, Lewis :Edwards, John Evans, J. J. Phillips David Evans, David Davies, Thomas John, B. Scourfield, Rowland Phillips, and D. M. Davies. The energetic sec- retary was Mr B. Jenkins, Meirion Street, and the treasurer, Mr Lewis Edwards, Bell Street.

ABERDARE. UNRTV ALLED.-The Smart Up-to-date suits from 19s. 6d. obtained at J. A. Evans's, the Noted Hat Shop, Top of Canon Street, are the talk of the Aber- dare Valley. 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. Mr W. H. King, of the Pearl Insurance Co/s staff, has been appointed to the district inspection of the Caerphilly Centre of the I.C.S. PERSONAL. On Monday the Rev. T. J. Pritchard, Welsh Wesleyan cir- ,cuit minister, was appointed president of the South Wales District, as success- or to the late Rev. Rice Owen. CARMEL (B.).—Carmel Church held a series of prayer meetings throughout last week. Four young people pro- ,claimed themselves as converts, i he meetings are continued during this week. TEMPERANCE. The Aberdare Bands of Hope and Temperance Union have secured Mr Edgar Jones, M.P., as ,chairman of the Temperance demonstra- tion to be held at the Public Park on March 29th. BROTHERHOOD. On Sunday after- noon the Rev. J. Ellis presided and gave a. stirring address based on the lesson for the day, which was Gen. xxii. Mr W. Mason sang "Light beyond, and the orchestra. was, as usual, in attend- "anMEMORIAL HALL. On Monday evening a meeting was held at the above hall under the auspices of the C.E.M.S. The Vicar, Dr Green, presid- ed, and an excellent address was given bv the Rev. Ernest Smith, M.A., of Oxford, Western secretary of the C.E.M.S. ST. ELVAN'S. At this church on Sunday morning there was a choral celebration of the Holy Communion sung to Adlam in F. The Itev H. B; Griffiths, B.A., occupied the putpit. At the evening service the Canticles were sung to the tuneful setting of Stainer in F. The Rev. W. E. Davies, B.A., officiated, and the Vicar preached. At the close of the service a litany of Peni- tence was sung. AT CARMEL HALL a lantern service was held on Sunday evening last. The lecturer was Mrs David Jones. her sub- ject being A boy wanted." The young folks were much interested. Quartettes were given by Messrs E. Abraham, D. M. John, James Davies, and J. Roach; and Mr R. Abraham, Mrs David Jones, Miss Abraham, and Miss Katie Roach. I.O.G.T. On Monday last a meeting of the Diogelwch Lodge was held under the presidency of Mrs Lewis, C.T., assisted by the Vice-Templar, Mrs Abel. The secretary, Bro. J. Lewis, reported that the louge was making progress. Addresses were given by Bros. Daniel Jones (chaplain), D. Lewis, E. Harris, W. J. Jones, and the Past Chief lemplar. LENTEN SERVICE. On Friday evening at St. Elvan's Church a large congregation attended. The special preacher was the Rev. A. J. Edwards, M.A., Vicar of Llangeinor, a brother to Mr W. Edwards, manager of Lloyds Bank, Aberdare, and Mrs Dewi Wil- liams, 'The Vicarage, Hirwain. The preacher, who is an Oxford graduate, spent some time at St. Michael's Col- lege, Aberdare. His sermon on Friday on Conversion was both instructive and edifying. JUVENILE I.O.G.T. On Thursday last the weekly meeting of the Rose of Aberdare Juvenile Lodge was held. Four new members were initiated. Recita- tions were rendered by Sisters Bessie Evans. B. Edmunds, Mabel Evans, and Bro. Ernest James, secretary. Solos by Sister Edith Davies and Nellie Dairy- more; duett by Sisters Mabel Evans and Maud Lewis; solo, Sister Nancie John Superintendent B. M. Jones closed the meeting. NEW IHEATBE.—This week a varie- ty programme is presented at the above place of entertainment. The programme includes Charles Carrington and Co.'s production, entitled The Devil to Pay"; Arno, the man-monkey; Chas. West, the dumb actor; Albert, in his ventriloquial turn; Marie Warden, comedienne and dancer; Sam Ello, the unique comedian, and Ford and Barras, in a singing scena, entitled "From Street to Stage." A singing and dancing competition is held during the week in conjunction with the last act, when substantial prizes are offered. PERSONAL. His many friends at Aberdare will he interested to know that)Ir David Davies, formerly of Aberaman, who was recently appointed secretary of the Ynysybwl Co-operafive Society, has been offered a further ap- pointment under the Government at Cardiff, which he has decided to ac- cept. He had already formed a fairly large circle of friends in his secretarial sphere at Ynysybwl, and the committee of the society are keenly regretting his departure from their midst. He is to be succeeded as secretary of the Ynysy- bwl Society by his younger brother, Mr Samuel Davies, who is at present the assistant secretary of the New Tredegar Co-operative Society. WHIST DRIVE. The annual whist drive, organised by the Social Union, was held at Highland Place School- room on Thursday evening, and was well attended. Mr J. L. Thomas performed the secretarial arrangements, while Mr Rowlands acted as M.C. The gentle- men's prize was given by Mrs J. Lewis, Teilo House, Aberdare, late of Riverton, U.S.A., and the ladies' prize by Miss S. George, Graig Isaf, Aberdare. Twenty- four deals were played, and the top score was 177, the winner (ladies' prize) being Miss Katie Watkins, Dare Villas. Miss Tucker, Highland Place, and Miss Harries, Aberaman, had 176 each. In the gentlemen's class the top scorer was Miss S. George (177), who played gentle- man, but she generously withdrew in favour of Mr Wilkins, Herbert Street, who had a. score of 172. The consolation prizes went to Miss A. J. James and Mr Jim Davies, Aberaman. The prizes were distributed by Mrs Tucker and Mr Dan Davies, L.T.S.C. WHIST DRIVE AND DANCE. On Thursday last a successful tea, whist drive, and dance took place at the Me- morial Hall. under the auspices of the Aberdare Branch of the National Union of Shop Assistants. The following ladies attended at the tables: Miss Jessie Lewis, Bee Hive; Miss if orris, Bute Street; Miss Davies, Bee Hive; Miss Glyn, Miss Davies, Bird-in-Hand; Miss Laura Humphreys, Miss Gwladys Thomas, Miss Vaughan, and Miss Laura Lewis. At the whist drive Messrs Morgan R. Pritchard and W. Cable acted as M.C.'s. The winners of the drive were: Gents, 1st, Mr W. Callaghan; 2nd, Mr Victor D. Morris; ladies: 1st, Miss Marriott; 2nd, Miss Laura Lewis. Dance music was provided by Miss Mabel Hughes (piano) and Mr Morgan Williams (violinist). Mr J. M. Davies acted as M.C. The M.C.'s in the games department were Messrs V. D. Morris and J. AVilliams, whilst the sec- retaries were Messrs Ernie Home and V. D. Morris. Mr Rees acted as steward. PRESENTATION. On Thursday evening a. tea and presentation meeting were held at the Vestry of Tabernacle Congregational Church under the aus- pices of the Sunday School. The tray- holders were: Mrs Hoard, Miss Lloyd, and Miss Bessie M. Richards, while in charge of the tea-making were Mrs D. M. Richards, Mrs D. Thomas, and Miss M. Lawrence. Miss Ethel Williams, of Cwmdare Schools, who is leaving Aber- dare for Swansea, was presented with three valuable and serviceable volumes as a token of appreciation of her ser- vices as Sunday School teacher. On be- half of the School Mrs Richards hand- ed over the books to the recipient. She paid a compliment to Miss AVilliains for her labour of love at the Sunday School, a.nd incidentally remarked that she (Mrs Richards) had been connected with Tabernacle School for the long period of 32 years. Miss Williams briefly ex- pressed her gratitude to the donors of the gift. Addresses were delivered by the Rev. J. M. Jones, 11.A.. pastor; Mr E. Hoard, superintendent of the Sun- day School, who presided; Mr Tom Morgan, secretary, and Mr J. A. Lloyd, deacon, all testifying to the value of Miss Williams's service, and regretting her departure. Miss Alice S. Williams' choir sang Fairy Revel and Robin Adair." NAZARETH. A most delightful evening was spent at the above place on Monday last under the presidency of the pastor (Rev. R. Williams) in honour of Dewi Sant. The several items of the miscellaneous programme were:—Se- lections of Welsh airs on the piano- forte by Miss Gwladys Phillips; song, Dewi Sant," by Miss Myfanwy Wil- liams song, Dafyúd y Garreg Wen, by Master Arwyn Kynon Davies; song. Gwna bobpeth a. wnei fel Cymro pur," by Mr D. W. Williams song, Llais y Nef at Gymru Fydd," by Miss L. M. Davies. Then the children of the Band of Hope gave an excellent performance of Gwilym Gweut's draanatic cantata, Morfvdd," under the conductorship of Mr P. Landeg. Mrs L. M. Davies, Mr D. W. Williams, Misses Rachel Wil- liams, Harriet Davies, Olwen Dilys Rees, Katie Carter, and Master Tommy Parker took the leading parts, Miss Gwladys Phillips accompanying. To close Hen Wlad fy Nhadau" was sung, Miss Maggie Phillips taking the solo part. SACRED CONCERT. On Sunday evening a large and appreciative audience assembled at the New Theatre to hear a sacred concert given by the celebrated Italian Opera Co., who have created such a. furore in the town dur- ing the past week. After the opening song, entitled For yon alone n (Geetil) by Signor Terrasi, the follow- ing programme was gone through:- Song, Salute, 0 Cavalier" from "Hughenots" (Meyerbeer) by Signora Annetta; song, Good-bye" (Gounod) by Signor Evarti (encored); Invocation from" Faust" by Signor Vail, the famous baritone (encored); harp solo, "Autumn" (J. Thomas) by Miss Hop- kins; aria, Celeste Aida" from "Aida" (Verdi) by Signor D'Ottavi; song, Where my Caravan has rested (H. Lohr) by Signor Terrasi; song, H When all was young from U Faustn (Gounod) by Signor Boffini (encored); aria, Don Carlos" (Verdi) by Signor Vittori (encored); song, For all Eter- nity" (Mascheroni) by Signora Quirke; aria, Abide with me," Signora Evarti; harp solo, Welsh Melody," Miss Hopkins; Terzetto (trio) from" 11 Trovatore" (Verdi) by Signora Quirke and Signori D'Ottavi and Vail. All the items were hugely enjoyed. Miss Quirke made a good im- pression with her fine soprano render- ing. The accompanists were Signor Wehils, who conducted the perform- ances throughout the week, and Signora Gressler. THE ATONEMENT. The Rev. E. T. Evans, late Congregational minister at Llanbradach, who now lives at Car- marthen, delivered two stirring sermons at Highland Place Unitarian Church on Sunday. He took as his subject in the morning, The Atonement," and in the course of his discourse he con- demned the idea that God remained in- flexible and inexorable to the terrible sufferings of the world until His wrath had been appeased and His dignity re- established by means of full and sufficient compensation. Orthodoxy had tried to tone the harshness of this position by verbosity and quibbling, but in the language of common-sense that is what it amounted to. Man was free by right and not by grace, and consequently he had a claim upon God independent of moral and religious obligations. The theory of atonement dealt an unkind blow to morality. Sin was not pardoned because God was love, but because the external equivalent had been paid for it. Really, he had seen better and higher morality taught in many a Welsh home, and the author of Where is my wan- dering boy to-night" could have framed infinitely better theology than that. Did not the son of man ask us to for- give our brother 70 times 7, and that spontaneously without the slightest compensation at all? THE ANNUAL DINNER of the Aber- dare and District Master Bakers' and Millers' Association was held at the Cafe Mona on Wednesday last. The chairman was Mr E. J. Harris, presi- dent of the association, and he was sup- ported by Mr W. H. Palmer, Swansea; Mr R. J. Brind, Cardiff, vice-president of the South Wales Federation of Mas- ter Bakers' and Millers' Association; Mr C. R. Vicary, president of the Aber- dare Chamber of Trade, and Mr F. W. Caunt, vice-president of the association. Amongst those present we noticed: Mr Farthing (Messrs Spiller and Baker), Mr D. W. Jones (Messrs S. Healing), Mr C. Burn (Messrs Joseph Rank, Ltd), Mr Joulson (Messrs Weaver and Co.), Mr Jones (Messrs Leethhams). Mr Huntley (Cardiff and Channel Mills, Ltd.), Messrs T. Lloyd, T. M. Miles, T. Daniel, W. Richards, T. Phillips (treasurer), D. Rees Jones, T. F. Hay- ter, and Ivor Bryant, Aberdare; J. Donoghue, Mountain Ash; G. John and T. Davies, Hirwain, and the secretary, Mr J. D. James, Aberdare. The Royal toast was proposed by the chairman. Mr T. Lloyd proposed The South Wales and West of England Master Bakers and Millers' Federation," and spoke of the excellent work done by the Federation in cementing the as- sociations together and in assisting the associations in their negotiations. He further commented upon the work done in the Federation by some members of the Aberdare Association.—Mr R. J. Brind, in responding, apologised for the absence of the Federation Presi- dent, Mr T. Goslin, who was engaged in Federation business in London. He spoke of the movement on foot to make the model bakery of the Cardiff Techni- cal Classes the centre for South Wales, and hoped that Aberdare would not be backward in sending pupils to that cen- tre.—The next toast, The Master Baker Members of the Association, was proposed by Mr W. H. Palmer, Swansea. He very feelingly referred to his long friendship with the late Mr F. W. Caunt, ex-president of the Aber- dare Association, and also of the South Wales Federation. Me missed Mr Caunt that evening, but he was glad to know that in Mr F. W. Caunt, lunr., the Association and Federation had a worthy successor to his late father. Mr Harris, president, responded. The Miller Members of the Association" was proposed by Mr T. M. Miles in a very racy speech, though he regretted, his inability to use" Howry n language.—Mr D. W. Jones responded. —" The Toast of the Town and Trade of Aberdare" was proposed by Mr Huntley, and responded to by Mr C. R. Vicary, who felt proud as a representa- tive and president of the Chamber of Trade to respond on their behalf to that toast. He regretted the fact that owing to the continual strikes and disputes in these valleys we had been unable to participate in the properous trade which encircled our country.—" The Chair- man was proposed by Mr T. Phillips, and Mr Harris responded.—" The Visitors" was proposed by Mr F. W. Caunt, and responded to by Mr Ivor Bryant.—A vote of thanks to the cater- er, proposed by the secretary, termin- ated a splendid evening.

I ABERAMAN. HAVE YOU VISITED the new Boot Shop opened by W. U. Lewis, late Public Benefit Boot Co. Specialities in Men's Working Boots and Children's Nailed Boots.—1, Canon Street, opposite Post Office. INTERMENT. The mortal remains of Mr John Davies, 30, Gwawr Street, whose death was reported in our last issue, were interred at the Aberdare Cemetery on Thursday last. The officiating ministers were the Revs. T. J. Pritchard, Aberdare, and A. C. Pearce, Mountain Ash. The appended were the mourners :-lst coach, Messrs John Davies, Pencoed; John Davies, Aber- dare; Edwin Davies, Aberdare, nephews; Benjamin Jones, Aberaman, son-in-law; 2nd coach, Mr Thomas Roderick, Aberdare; Revs. T. J. Prit- chard and A. C. Pearce; 3rd coach, Messrs Christopher Morris, D. A. Morris, Alban Morgan, Aberaman, nephews; Charles Phillips, Treherbert, grandson, and Robert Rees, Aberaman; 4th coach, Councillor John Howell, Messrs Evan Jones, Nantgwawr, Thomas Roberts and J. Morgan, Aber- aman. DEATH AND INTERMENT. Mr William Henry Williams, 14, Mason Street, passed away on Tuesday of last week. Deceased was 42 years of age, and resided with his widowed mother. He was buried at the Aberdare Cemetery on Saturday last. Mr William Collier officiated. The following were the mourners: Mrs Mary Ann Davies, mother; Mr and Mrs MacDonald, sister and brother-in-law; Miss Mary Ann Davies, sister; Willie MacDonald, nephew; Jennet MacDonald, niece; Mrs Morris, Chapel Street; Mrs Wyatt, Mrs Lewis, Mason Street; Mrs W. Finn, and Mr David Jones, friends. Much sym- pathy is felt with the deceased mother. POPULAR LECTURES. Of the series of lectures organised by the popular lectures committee the third took place on Friday evening last at the Public Hall, subject: On the Battlefields of Europe," by Mr Wil- liam E. Gaze, F.R.G.S., London. The Rev. D. J. Arthur, B.A., occupied the chair. Mr Gaze depicted the most famous battles, taking first the war be- tween Rome, Greece, and Persia. The landing of William the Conqueror on English shores and the battle of Hast- ings was ably portrayed. The defeat of the Invincible Armada" by England was portrayed in splendid style. More recent battles were also dealt with. DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES. The shooting section of the Aberaman Ath- letic Club held their annual meeting at the P.D. Co's Granary on Saturday evening last. Mr J. Martin presided, and was supported by Messrs G. D. Budge, P.D. general manager; R. W. Roberts, cashier; A. Moore, manager, Cwmpennar; J. Powell, manager, Fforchaman; Mr Osmond, traffic man- ager, and the Rev. D. J. Arthur, B.A. Mr G. G. Hann, who was unable to at- tend to present the minature rifle winners for the season 1912, was substi- tuted by Mr G. D. Budge. The following were the best shooters:—Miniature rifle: Champion shield and gold medal (pre- sented by Mr G. G. Hann) and a Daily Mail" certificate, Mr J. W. Antill, Cefnpennar; average scores, 176T. Silver medal in c.s., and Daily Telegraph" certificate, Mr R. S. Eyles, Aberaman; average scores, 165 1-5th. Silver medal, Mr W. Stephens, Jubilee Road; 165 l-6th. The Bell" medal, Mr J. Colcombe, Abercwmboi; 160 2-3rd. The Lord Roberts" medal, Air H. Blake, Godreaman; 153 2-3rd. Daily Express" medal, Air W. Llewelyn, Aberaman; 153. Air rifle winners: For the best monthly scores a silver medal was presented to Messrs F. Bishop, Abercwmboi; W. Griffiths, Jubilee Road; R. S. Eyles, Cynon Street; George Hughes, Cobden Street; George Bishop, Oakland Lodge, and W. A. Allen, Abercwmboi. A concert was held, and the following contributed to the harmony:—Messrs D. Morgan, Aber- cwmboi; Grolightly, Aberaman; Joe Evans (Digri Dar), Trevor Evans, H. Goats, Fred Rees, J. Davies, Mr Row- lands, Cwmaman, and Mr Stoneman. Piccolo solo, Air G. Phillips; gramo- phone solo. Air Cox. The accompanist was Mr Richard Everett. Speeches were given by Messrs G. D. Budge, R. W. Roberts, A. Moore, J. Powell, Mr Os- mond, and Mr Antill (captain), and the Rev. D. J. Arthur. The following toasts were honoured:—The P.D. Co., Mr Os- mond proposed and Mr Moore seconded; Mr and Mrs E. M. Hann: Mr Coles proposed and seconded by Air Harlis; Air and Mrs G. G. Hann: proposed by Air Aloore, seconded by Mr Antill. Air Powell proposed the toast of Air and Mrs Budge, and Air John Williams, Forge Row. seconded. On the proposition of Mr G. D. Budge (president of the Ath- letic Club) a vote of thanks was accord- ed the chairman. This was seconded by Air W. R. Alorgan (secretary of the shooting section). The chairman pro- posed a vote of thanks to the artistes and secretary. All interested in shoot- ing should forward their names to Mr W. R. Alorgan, Jubilee Road, the seere- twl.1'V.

-U CWMAMAN. HUNDREDS testify to the efficacy of Emrys Evans' Cough-Ease for coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitis, etc. One dose relieves. It is wonderful. PUBLIC HALL. On Thursday evening a grand performance of the Welsh drama. a The Workmen's Strike" (Beriah Gwynfe Evans) was given at the above hall by the Cynon Dramatic Society. There was a large audience, and the acting and singing were duly appreciated. A very laughable scene was the miners' mass meeting, at which the comedians, Messrs J. Howells and J. Williams, caused roars of laughter. The stage manager and con- ductor was Mr Afanvdd Morgan. DEATH AND INTERMENT. On Saturday the interment took place of Mrs Elizabeth Vaughan, 134. Glan- aman Road, whose death took place the previous Tuesday. Deceased lived in j the village for over half a century. She had been ailing for the last three years. The following were the mourners:—1st coach, Gomer Vaughan, Roger Vaughan, sons; Mrs Ann Thomas, sister; Mrs :1. Williams, sister-in-law; Air T. Phillips, Cwm bach, uncle; 2nd coach, Mrs f. A. Purdle, Aliss Lizzie Davies, nieces; Mrs Mary Guy, Treherbert; Miss Phillips, Cwmpark; Alls Mabel Thomas; 3rd coach, Mrs Ann Protheroe, Porth; Mrs W. James, Ferndale; Mrs R. Davies, Tylorstown. cousins; Mrs Dryden, Tre- herbert, friend; 4th coach, Miss Saphora Parry, Alerthyr; Mrs Eliza- beth Jones Treliarris; Mrs T. Parry, Mr Hugh G. Parry, Mrs R. Parry, Hir- wain, cousins; 5th coach, Alessrs Rees Davies, Philip Davies. Tylorstown; William .J. Davies, Treorchy, cousins; Airs Evans, Airs J. Lewis, Airs D. Davies, friends. The following walked behind the hearse: Mr David Vaughan, husband; David. Ivor, and loan, sons; David Vaughan, Thomas Thomas, nephews; William Thomas, brother-in- law; William James, cousin. The Rev. E. J. Owen (Cong.) officiated. Much sympathy is felt for the family in their great loss.

ABERCWMBOI. FOR ASTHMA, bronchitis, tight- chest, difficulty of breathing, try Emrys' Cough-Ease. It cuts the phlegm and clears the tubes. ACCIDENT. Mr John Price, Cromer Street, night fireman at the Lower Duffryn Colliery, met with a very nasty accident to his leg at the above colliery on Alondav morning. CYMDEITHAS DDADLEUOL BETH- LEHEA1. Dydd Sul cyfarfyddodd pwyllgor yr uchod er gwneud darpar- iadau ar gyfer perffoi'miad o Dreial Dick Slion Dafydd." Penodwyd Mr John Davies yn gadeirydd, a Mr Henrv Williams yn ysgrifenydd. Appwvnti- wyd y rhai canlynol i gvniervd rhan yn y ddriiiiia:klri Isaac Isaac, Rees Davies, William Alorgan, John Lewis, John H. Davies, David L. Evans, Tom Lewis, John Henry Williams, a. W. R. Griffiths; Misses 11. H. Evans, Alatilda Williams, Elizabeth Rees, Cecilia Rees, 1Ir" Maggie. Griffiths, a Mrs Sarah Rees. INTER7-NiE-NT. On Friday last the interment of the little lad, Christmas Woods, took place at Aberffrwd Ceme- tery. The Rev. J. B. Davies officiated. I he funeral cortege wa.s a verv large °"e- The members of Bethlehem' Band of Hope turned up strong, and also the members of the local branch of the 1.0. lieehabites under the direction of Messrs P. Rees, A.C., and Dan Isaac. Deceased was buried in his mother's grave. The following were the mourn- ers:—Maggie Lizzie and David John Woods, sister and brother; Mrs M. Evans, grandmother; Mr and Mrs Ed- win Webber, Miss )1. L. Evans, Mrs Ann Evans, Alisses Ceinwen and Gwlauys Evans, Richard Evans, Wil- liam Evans, Ebenezer Evans, Elizabeth A. It-Cos, Johnnie Ward, Thomas Griffiths, and David Griffiths, uncles and aunts; Annie 1L Woods, Mary Lizzie, David John, and Enoch Evan Mathews; Alary J. Rees. Willie John, Mary, Richard, Charles, and Maggie Maud Webber, cousins. FATAL ACCIDENT. While follow- ing his employment at the Lower Duffryn Colliery on Thursday last at about 2.30 a.m.. Air Henry Cains, AIos- tyn Street, met with an accident which proved to be fatal. He leaves a widow and three young children.—On Saturday morning at the Capcoch Inn Air R. J. Rhys, coroner, held an inquest.— Thomas Cains, who gave evidence of identification, stated that deceased was his son, and was 26 years of age.—Owen Jones and David John Williams said that deceased had a charge of the con- veyer, and that they were his assistants. He was knocking out a post, when a large stone fell oil him. They at once ran for help.—William Jones said that lie was called to the spot, and helped to move the stone. When extricated deceased was quite dead.—Sam Ely, night fireman, had visited the spot about an hour prior to the accident, and found everything right.—A. Aloore, M.E., explained the workings, and stated that the stone was about a ton in weight.—The jury returned a ver- dict of Accidental death."

MOUNTAIN ASH. PERSONAL. Nurse Annie Harris, late of Alountain Ash Cottage Hospital, has been promoted to the position of Sister at Lambeth Infirmarv. London. TERRITORIALS. The" Drill Hall was gaily decorated on Friday evening, when the "C" and "D" companies of the 5th Welsh held a social and dance given by the officers attached to the companies. The scene was a very pretty one, the bright uniforms of the men and the dresses of the ladies forming an ar- tistic combination. There were about 250 present, including Col. Alorgan, commanding officer. South Wales Division; Alajor Phillips, Major F. N. Gray, Captains D. Harries, G. A. Evans, and Southey; Lieuts. T. W. P. Evans, Llewelyn Williams, and Frank Wil- liams Colqur-Sergeant Instructors Phelps and Warrior, and Sergeant Pole. Dancing commenced at 7.30. and was kept up till 11 o'clock. Air Hyam Lang, Cardiff, gave a ventriloquial entertain- ment, and an exhibition of signalling was given by a local Boy Scout under the direction of Scout-master Percy Griffiths. Alusic was provided by Air Joseph Parry's instrumental band, and the decorations were in the hands of Mr T. Netherway. Mrs Price had charge of the refreshments.

PENRHIWCEIBER. CARMEL M.I.S. On Thursday evening last a splendid paper was read by Mr John Davies (Towy Terrace) on Alerched 'Becea." The following also .,poke,: -Ye,:srs R. G. Williams, Morris Hughes, Handel Davies; Alisses R. Davies, Teg wen Alorris, and C. Roberts. The Rev. Daniel Davies (pastor) presided. PUBLIC AIEETING. A public meet- ing under the auspices of the Alerthyr Boroughs Unionist Association, the Penrhiwceiber Constitutional Club, and the Lady Lewis Habitation of the Primrose League, was held at the Workmen's Hall on Friday last. The meeting was addressed by Alessrs T. Hemsley and G. Green. Questions were asked and answered. Air R. J. Rich- ards. Unionist agent, Alertlivr, presided. EISTEDDFOD. —The annual Eistedd- fod was held at the Public Institute on St. David's Dav under the presidency of Mr J. P. Davies. Air H. C. Roberts, Penrhiwceiber, made an excellent con- ductor. The adjudicators were: Music, le' Mr W. O..Tones, A.R.C.M., Alerthyr; literature. Rev. R. Gwmryn Jones and Mr Isaac Benjamin; mining, Alessrs J. O. Jones, ALE., Cwmcyiiou Colliery, and D. Beddoe, M.E., Penrhiwceiber; art, Mr D. T. Davies, B.Sc., Pen- rhiwceiber; accompanist. Air D. L. Richards, Penrhiwceiber; secretary. Mr W. Aleirion Edwards, Penrhiwceiber. The opening solo was given by Mr Lewis Evans, Miskin. Awards: Recita- tion for children under nine, 1st, Doris Evans, Aliskin; 2nd, ATiriam Codd, Pen- rhiwceiber; 3rd, Benjamin Codd, Pen- rhiwceiber. Solo under nine. 1st, Aleirion Williams; 2nd. Doris Evans; 3rd, Eunice Douglan. First sight read- ing under 12, 1st, Alary Davies; 2nd, Winnie Jones; 3rd, D. Al. Richards. Questions on the theory of music, 1st, Mr Griffith R. Roberts; 2nd, Mr Hugh Edward Jones. Pianoforte solo, Miss Catherine Teague, Penrhiwceiber. (Ipen solo under 12, 1st and 2nd prizes divided between Alaggie Thomas, Alountain Ash, and D. Rowlands, Troedyrhiw. Best pencil sketch of the late Air Tom Ellis, M.P., Mr Tom Erasmus, Penrhiwceiber. Recitation under 12, 1st, Cassie Pii,Ii, Penrhiwceiber: 2nd, Lizzie ),1. Edwards, Penrhiwceiber; 3rd, Doris Evans, Alis- kin. Singing competition under 16, 1st, Amy Jenkins, Penrhiwceiber; 2nd, D. Rowlands. Troedyrhiw. Essay, El- fenau Bywyd Llwyddianus," prize di- vided lietween Air Tom Alorgan, Aber- dare. and Mr John Davies, Penrhiw- ceiber. Children's choir competition. Only one choir had entered, viz., Aloun- tain Ash Choristers (Air W. Alorris), who fully deserved the prize. Recita- tion under 14, 1st, Lizzie Mary Edwards, Penrhiwceiber; 2nd, Agnes James, Aber- aman. Tenor solo, Mr Edward Francis, Abereynon. Alining competitions, class A and n., 1st prize with honours award- ed to Mr D. R. Hughes, Penrhiwceiber. Englyn. "Y Lofa," An V alant. Pen- rhiweeilver. Soprano solo. divided be- tween Miss Amv Jenkins and Miss ALiry J. Da vies, Aliskin. Open recitation, divided between Mr Francis and Mr John Morgan, .\bercynon. Bass solo, Mr Lewis Jones, Penrhiwceiber. Champion solo, prize divided between Miss Davies, Penrhiwceiber, and Mr -If. Isaac, Moun- tain Ash. Six verses on Spring," prize divided between Mr J. B. Alorgan, Tylorstown, and Air H. C. Roberts, Pen- rhiwceiber.

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CWMBACH. ORATORIO. The musical com- mittee of the Public Institute have de- cided to perform next season Handel's oratorio. The Messiah." Mr T. J. Morgan (Pencerdd Cynon) is conductor, and Mr D. T. Evans secretary. LANTERN LECTURE. A well-at- tended lantern lecture was given at Ebenezer Chapel on Monday evening on Land of Canaan." The lantern was manipulated by Mr Alfred E. James, whilst Mr David Walters made an ideal 1,tiii-er. Towns mentioned in the Old Testament were clearlv thrown upon the screen, and their history concisely given by the lecturer. The sacred solo. Star of Bethlehem," was illustrated on the screen, the musical rendering being given by Miss Maggie Davies, Cetnpennar. THE INTERMENT of the mortal re- mains of the late Mr Daniel Thomas, dJ, Bridge Road, took place at the Aber- dare Cemetery on Saturday last. De- ceased was a faithful member of Beth- ania Baptist Chapel, and was a Sunday School teacher. He was 69 years of age, and a most respected inhabitant. The following were the mourners: -1st coach, Mrs George Crocott, Mrs W. J. Jenkins, daughters; Mr Ben Doughton, son-in- law; Mr David Davies, nephew; Mastei Emlyn J. Crocott, grandson; 2nd coach. Messrs John Davies, James Par- doe, John Evans, David Evans, friends; 3rd coach, Messrs John Hughes, William Davies, John Williams, John Vaughan, Rev. Joseph James. Following the hearse were: Messrs George Crocott, William John Jenkins, and James Crocott, sons-in-law; John Davies, Aber- dare; John Davies, Tylorstown; John Davies, Dowlais; Richard Doughton, and David Davies, nephews. Wreaths were Sent by the family and Bethania Sunday School. The following acted as bearers: Messrs Daniel Owen. David John Owen, David John Williams, Daniel Davies, Charles Morgan James, David Thomas, members of Bethania Sunday School class, of which deceased was teacher.

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