The Aberdare Leader

Scraps. I • BY "THE SCRIBE." It was reported in the "Leader" last week that a window in Darren- las, Mountain Ash, had been smashed, and the reputed perpetra- tors are of course the suffragettes. They are here, there and everywhere, and tl^ir works follow them. Thirty years ^o every damage done to pro- perty was attributed to the Fenians. To-day the Suffragettes are the scape-goats. But have the militant ladies in- vaded Aberdare? A day or two ago the plate-glass window of an Aber- dare tradesman was smashed, and on the wreckage was inscribed con- spicuously the notorious legend, "Votes for Women!" Peace reign- eth in the Mount just now. Probab- ly the outragettes have departed for Aberdare. If so, then, in the re- versed version of the hackneyed phrase so familiar at send-off meet- ings, "Aberdare's loss is Aberpen- nar's gain." Those wood blocks of the Aberdare Council by the Council for the Coun- cil are responsible not only for waste :)f money but waste of time as well. The completion of the tramways will be greatly delayed owing to the tre- mendous time taken to break up the road in the vicinity of the Town Hall in order to get a solid foundation for bhose chunks of silence. In the course of excavating the pick wielders have evidently knocked igainst some gas pipes, if my nose misleads me not. The escape of gas )utside the Council Chamber is greater than ever it was inside. Since the members of the Council tvant silence perfect silence for their monthly vocal competitions at the Town Hall, could not some of the rooms in the rear be utilised for that purpose ? It is now clear that the iofcal cost of laying the wood blocks will exceed a thousand sovereigns. Surely a new hall of silence for the special benefit of our peace-loving ;ity fathers could be erected at half bhat figure. I take it that the Aberdare and District Chamber of Trade are pur- suing their very practical protest against this latest phase of "munici pal extravagance." The city fathers are determined that they will not listen to the voice of the people Whether an appeal to a higher court will have any effect remains to be seen. "More members more jaws" saya Councillor A. P. Jones. Yes, and more jaws means more noise than ever inside the Council Chamber- Surely our Councillors need not fear the competitive din outside. It would be interesting to know the feeling of the Aberdare Trades Council on this momentous matter of the moment. So far that body has been as silent as the District Coun- cil's wooden blocks. Before now the Trades Council has been very out- spoken on matters of municipal economy. But now, when there is such a reckless waste of the public money the Council- is mute and its members mandateless. It is true that some of the Labour Members on the District Council have voiced the people's protest in the matter, but the Trades Council as an organis- ation gave no lead. We in Aberdare and district kick against the opening of Halls on the Sabbath, but even if it came to Sunday cinemas, it would not be so bad as in America. The following par appears in a Dakota newspaper "The Pingree Invincibles will play the Windsor Cleveland base ball team at the latter city Sunday. A close game is anticipated." To what "base" uses, etc. Just now Aberdare suffers from nothing worse than Sunday sweets and Sunday weddings. Of these we have an abundance. But one never knows what comes next. The newspaper referred to has an article entitled "Popular Pastor re- considers his Decision of Leaving Here," while as a sub-heading we find the line "The Base-Ball Line- up." Well, they do mix things up in I America, do they not ?

Sporting Notes. BY H OPTUnST." There are many of the opinion that the average boy gets next to nothing from cricket in the way of exercise, or in the development even of those man- ly qualities the game is traditionally credited with producing. It is averred that the bov is often sacrificed for the production of the school cricket eleve-ns, and is in many cases an unwilling victim. Recreative exercise implies a completo change of mental attitude and diversion on the playing field. Football and hockey supply this; there is no room during the game for wandering thoughts. Can as much be said for cricket? Tu most of our public schools, for instance, cricket in season is compul- sory. but the percentage of boys who are interested in the game as a game is small, and of those who excel-iii If. still smaller. Yet Ito get exercise of real value it is necessary to play the game well enough to he able either to ensure innings of moderate duration or to take one's share of the bowling or in wicket-keeping. To have to stand in the field with an occasional hall to stop can hardly be considered as exercise. Tender these circum- stances it is littlrt wonder that the average schoolboy -especially from this vallev—-votes cricket a failure and looks forward at the end of one football sea- son to the commencement of another. However, even cricket has its good noints. and T should not at all <ugffe<t the complete akandonine'it of flie ponu- lar summer pastime, although it (I o(" not afford ideal exercise. Better intro- duce another game, which would appeal to those desiring all the needful exer- cise possible in a game, and who at the same time abstain from cricket. Need- less to say, I refer to the game of tennis. < There has been an extraordinary re- vival of this game among all classes. It affords good exercise to those who participate in it. To play it at all well players must possess those qualities necessary to a good cricketer. In fact, many of thona good qualities are re- quired in a greater measure in a tennis player than in a cricketer. Condition and training tell morl in tennis. I have penned the foregoing remarks specially for the teachers within the area of the Aberdare and Mountain Ash Education Authorities. The season perhaps has gone too far to form tennis clubs in the local schools, but if the teachers would only announce their in- tention to do so next season, they would find good response. Then a flourishing school tennis league could be formed. What accounts for the waning inter- est in local sports? We remember the days when gatherings of from 5,000 to 8,000 were seen at the Ynvs Field. There were huge programmes of events, es- pecially in cycling, and an atmosphere of spirited competition prevailed. The meetings started to time, a circum- 's stance that suggested good organisation. Now cannot something be done tq en- sure a revival of the good old days ? AVe always hear a lot of criticism when any person sustaftis an injury in any kind of sport. But no criticism will prevent inen taking risks. If there is no element of danger in any game it dies quickly, and so long as motor racing is permitted on road or track so long will we find men eager to partici- pate. The members of our local club are game enough for anything; however, they always exercise discretion when steering their machines. When a, person goes in for a cycle-car he is purchasing a vehicle that was meant to fill the breach between a motor-cycle and a fully-equipped motor- car. The development, of the car has been rapid, but what the outcome of the present seisow-, trials may be no one can tell. Some have proved successes, whilst others have been complete fail- ures. How many of the local cycle cars were in operation last Thursday, I wonder ? Air W. Dice Davies, of Trecynon, was last week appointed to captain the team to represent the South Wales Quoiting Association in their match against the West of Wales. The match will take place at Penvdarren, Merthyr, and Mr J. Jones, of Abercynon, will referee. The Aberdare Church Cricket XI. were decidedly unfortunate in losing their league match against the well- known Ferndale Club at the latter's grounds on Saturday last. The Rohon- ddaites only just won the match by 6 runs-the scores being Ferndale 90; Aberdare, 84. A feature of the game was the magnificent form shown by Gwilym Davies and Tommy George for the Darians. The former headed the list for his side with 21 runs, not out, whilst George also made 20. Perhaps the scoring order will be reversed when Ferndale will be the visitors at the local Athletic Grounds. Who were those well-known local sports who had a break-down on their little outing to Ystrafellte on Thursday last? -< In reply to H.J. (Gadlys), the follow- ing were the local players in the Welsh Rugbv International team in the year 1905, when they were the winners of the Triple Crown:—Dai Jones, Aberdare, the well-known forward: Teddy .Mor- gan, of Abernant and London Welsh, the star three-quarter wing, and Wyndham Jones, of Mountain Ash, who deputised Dick Jones, the Swansea man, at half-back. The following are the directors of the New Athletic Association who have the control of the Aberdare Athletic Grounds: — Alessrs Illtyd Williams, chairman of the Aberdare Football Club; W. Haggar, the well-known amusement caterer; Tom Rees, Castle Hotel: A. D. Jones, Duke Street, and Jack W. Hurt, the lessee of the Afarket Hall.

Football. --I BY "ONLOOKER." During last season the Aberaman Thistles had 7 wins, 6 draws, and 7 lost ganu's. Had the team that ended the season started earlier, they undoubted- ly would have won the league and cup. Appended is their record:— UUttiR. F. A. Dowlais 2 Robertstown 2 Pontypridd C 1 -j Pontypridd C Cwmbach Jj Cwmaman 3 « Pontypridd Y.M.C.A. I 2 • Cwmaman j j Treharris ■■■■■ Penrhiwceiber C « Cwmbach Cuptie U Alerthyr V Alerthyr V. t -j Treharris V •' Abernant "j Robertstown Treharris J Abernant » Treharris .1 Dowlais #• » The Aberaman Thistles team were: I 3an Davies, Gwilym Davies, Evan Williams, David Thomas, Jack Evans, David Jones. Steve Davies. Dai Smith. Jeo. Richards. W. G. Williams, Will Davies, Leo. Stevens, Arthur Emton W. Stevens, T. Griffiths, and Ted Brown. The chairman of committee was D. Thomas; secretary, George Price; treasurer, J. Evans; financial -secretary, Geo. Richards; captain, W. G. Williams. The committee were: Alog Thomas, Hopkin Williams, Dick James T. Lewis, and Joe Parry. The Thistles intend to play next season, but under another name in the 4th division Welsh League.

TRECYNON. WE ARE showing this week a choice lot of White Muslm Dresses, Children's 3:nd Ladies' sizes. We have a special line in Maids' Muslin Robes at 5s lid «ach, north 10s lid. See our windows for above line.—J. M. Evans', Gadlys' Road. AMBULANCE. The silver cup, presented by Mr G. H. Rake to the Trecynon Ambulance Class, was won by Mr Henry Price, Cwmnantyrhwch, after a very keen contest. Dr J. Wilson was the examiner. PUBLIC HALL. On Wednesday and Thursday evenings before large audiences the very interesting and popular operetta, entitled The Bo- hemian Girl," was cleverly enacted by the Trecynon and CNrmdare Co-opera- tive Society's Juvenile Choir, under the conductorship of Mr John B. James, assisted by the Llwydcoed Orchestral Society, conductor, Mr Richard Walters, A.C. The chairmen respectively were: Messrs T. D. Williams, secretary of the society, and W. E!vans (manager). The singing was beautifully rendered, and the acting was splendid. The dresses were very pretty, and the staging all that could be desired. The accom- panists were: Messrs Llewelyn James, •Cwmdare, and Willie James, Trecynon. Mr T. C. Edmunds acted as stage manager. The different characters were ably sustained by the following: — Count Arnheim, Mr Edward LI. Jones; Arline, Miss M. M. Jones, Cwmdare; Thaddeus, Mr Willie Davies, Aber- aman Dehlolf (a gipsy), Mr D. J. Rees, Trecynon; Gipsy Queen, Madame J. Evans, Llwydcoed; Florestein (a jester), Mr James Evans, Llwydcoed. The performances were much apprecia- ted by.the large audiences.

CADLYS. NEW SEASON Wallpapers. Finest selection in Wales. No foreign paper stocked.-Emrys Evans, Victoria Square. WEDDING. At Trinity Chapel on Sunday morning the wedding of Mr Albert Venn, 26, Tudor Terrace, and Miss E. Wilkins, the third daughter of Mr and Mrs Isaac Wilkins, 11 Neville Terrace, was solemnised. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr Sidney Wilkins, was attired in a cream dress ,with hat to match, and she wore a spray of orange blossoms. She was accompanied by Misses Beatrice and Sarah Jane Venn, sisters to the bride- groom, who also wore cream dresses with hats to match. They carried bouquets of roses and maidenhair ferns. Mr Timothy Venn, brother of bride- groom, acted as best man. The cere- mony was performed by the Rev. A. J., Jenkins, Belfast. After the ceremony the wedding party repaired to the home of the bride's parents where break- fast was partaken of. There were present:—Mr and Mrs J. Williams, Mr and Mrs David Griffiths, Mr and Mrs J. Venn, Mr Fred Kempster, Miss Gwladys Hopkins, Miss Mary Williams. Mr G. Evans, Mr "Will Evans, Cardiff; Mr Trevor Wilkins, Miss E. Wilkins. The happy couple were recipients of num- erous and costly presents.

ABERDARE. UNRIVALLED.—The Smart Up-to-date suits from lSJs. 6d. obtained at J. A. livans's, the Noted Hat Shop, Top of Canon Street, are the talk of the Aber- dare Valley. WE ARE showing this week a choice lot of White Muslin Dresses, Children's and Ladies' sizes. We have a special line in Maids' Muslin Robes at 5s lid each, worth 10s lid. See our windows for above line.—J. M. Evans', Gadlys ltoad. SEION (W.).—Mr William Jones, Aberdare,occupied the pulpit of this church on Sunday morning last, and Mr T. J. Howells, Mountain Ash, in the evening. I.O.G.T. At the Pride of Aberdare Lodge held at Seion Vestry on Wednes- day, June 11th, the programme was in the hands of Sisters Rosy and Ray Williams and Bros. S. Francis and S. Webb, Bro. Francis occupying the chair. In a solo competition Bro. Arnold won. Best recitation, divided between Sister Enoch and Miss Ivans. Bro. W. T. Price adjudged the sifaging, -and Bro. J. Griffiths the recitations. TRINITY. Oil Sunday next i anni- versary services will be held at Trinity English C.M. Church. The well-known preacher, the Rev. A. Wynne Thomas, Swansea, will officiate. Soloists: Mrs W. U. Lewis and Miss Daisy Williams. Organist, Mr J. Arkite Phillips. At 2.30, cantata, "Samuel." Organist, Mr D. Rice Jones; conductor, Mr Cled I r Jones. See aflvertisemenr on page o. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOUR. Mr John Davies (j^n-) occupied the chair at the weekly session of Carmel C.E. So- ciety on Thursday evening. A pront- able evening was spent in discussing "The responsibility of the active mem- ber," which was opened by a short and concise paper by Miss Sadie Walters. Comments thereon were made by the chairman, Mr W. Eynon, M.E., Miss Agnes Jones, Mrs Prosser, and Mr James, Godreaman. MUSICAL. The Cynon Valley Musi- cal Institute Band (conductor, Mr J. Manley), formerly known as the Aber- dare Town Band, is making rapid strides towards regaining its former reputa- tion, and with the assistance of the townspeople in the purchasing of ^ew instruments, etc., it is hoped that Aber- dare will once again be the proud possessors of a first-class band' Amuse- ment Committees will materially assist the cause by engaging the band. For terms, etc., applications should be ad- dressed to the Secretary, Mr S. Watson, Band Institute, Cardiff Street, Aberdare. ST. DAVID'S. Special services were held at St. David's Presbyterian Church, of which the Rev. J. Robert- son, M.A., is pastor, on Sunday. The ,officiating minister was the Rev. Joseph Rorke, pastor of Notting Hill Presby- .terian Church, .London. In the alter- noon the rev. gentleman gave a suitable address to the children of the congrega- tion, basing it on the words, "Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see." (Luke x. 23). Mr Rorke dwelt on spiritual vision and the blessings which came within its range. Special music was rendered, Mr Tom Male being at the organ. Air Rorke preached in the morning and evening. Prizes tor regu- lar attendance were given at the Sundaj morning children's service to the follow- mg children of the junior school:- Dorothy Totnell, Doris ^as,^ree\yr e Jones, David Griffiths, Bobby Melton, Freddy Osborne, Charlie Osborne Ap- pended are the names of those who oh. tained certificates in the Sunday School examination in the International Lesson: Annie Breinner. VerIlOll Griffiths, Harry Griffiths, John Bell John Duff, Norman Mackintosh, Hectoi Mackintosh, Arthur Osborne.

CWMBACH. WITH WARM WEATHER comes sore feet. A perfect fitting Shoe is IHE remedy. Half-sizes a speciality. Call at Lewis', the Shoe Specialist, opposite Poet Office. Aberdare. OMISSION. Miss Jennie McKean was the pianist in the smoking con- cert held at the Colliers' Arms on Tuesdav week. PERSONAL. — Mr Robert Morgan, step-son of Mr Evan Howells, Green- field Terrace, left Cwmbacli on Wednes- day for Colorado, North America. He sailed from Liverpool on Thursday. We wish him every success in his new home. I SMOKER. A most enjoyable smok- ing concert was held at the Royal Oak Inn on Thursday last, the occasion being a send-off to Mr Evan Evans, a native of Cwmbach, who had been on a three months' visit to his birthplace, and was returning on the following day to Maynard, Ohio. The chair was occu- pied by Mr Ben Lewis, and Mr William Davies, Aberaman, the champion long- distance swimmer of Wales, was the vice-chairman. The chairman re- I marked that they all felt very sorry that Mr Evans was leaving. They all wished him a safe journey. The toast of Mr Evan Evans was proposed by Mr A. W. Lloyd, who hoped that their friend would be spared to pay another visit to his native place. This was seconded by Mr John Rhys James, who endorsed what Mr Lloyd had said. Mr Evans briefly responded, and said that he would always remember the kindness they had shown him. the happy time he had spent in Cwmbach, and the hearty send-off he had. He wished to thank all for the kindness shown him on his visit. Poetry for the occa- sion was read by Mr Thomas Davies. Messrs John Rhys James and D. C. Jones gave songs. Mr Gwilym Phillips gave a recitation. Address by Mr Wil- liam Lloyd. Songs, etc., Messrs David Bevan, Mountain Ash; Hugh Vaughan, Morthyr; Ted Jones, Aberdare; Joseph Webb, Malpas; Sam Hilburn, Aber- aman Thomas Harris, Cwmdare. Duet, Messrs David Bevan and Clarke, Mountain Ash. Song, Mr John Jones. Recitation, Mr Taliesin Williams, Tre- cynon. Songs, Messrs Morgan Hughes, David Evans, Job Webb, Aberaman, and Evan Evans. The National An- them was sung by Mr John Jones, Cwmbach. The accompanist was Mr Dan Palmer. The arrangements were carried out by Mr David Jones.

ABERAMAN. LADIES!! GENTLEMEN! Just in- spect the up-to-date summer shoes at Lewis', the Boot Specialist, opposite Post Office, Aberdare. Ladies' popular prices, 8s lid, 10s 6d, 12s 9d. Gents', 10s 6d, 12s 9d, and 16s 6d. WE ARE showing this week a choice lot of White Muslin Dresses, Children's and Ladies' sizes. We have a special line in Maids' Muslin Robes at 5s lid each, worth 10s lid. See our windows for above line.—J. M. Evans', Gadlys Road. YNYSLWYD B. The pulpit of the above church was occupied oil Sunday last by the Rev. Joseph Jones, Llan- fyrnach, Pembrokeshire. DEATH. Mrs Ellen Rule, wife of Mr John Rule, 4 Commerce Place, passed away on Sunday evening after a short illness. Deceased, who leaves a husband, three daughters, and two sons, was 70 years of age. She was a highly respected inhabitant of the place. Y.P.S. OUTING. The members of Saron Y.P.S. spent a very enjoyable day on Thursday last at Penderyn to celebrate a most successful season. The five brakes which conveyed the 73 trippers left Aberaman at 2.30, and arrived about 4 o'clock at the Lamb Hotel, Penderyn, where an excellent spread had been prepared by Host and Hostess Davies. Afterwards the party indulged in games, walks, etc. The sec- retarial duties were carried out by Mr Evan Perkins. CO-OPERATIVE MEETING. On Friday evening last a meeting in con- nection with Cwmbach Co-operators was held to receive the delegates' report of the Congress. The chair was occupied by Air Evan Thomas, Miskin, supported by Mr Thomas Lloyd, vice-chairman; Mr Evan Jones, general secretary, and Mr Henry Williams, general manager. Excellent reports were given by Messrs Thomas Moses and J. R. Morris, direc- tors; John Jones, manager, and Mr Evan Jones, secretary. The delegates, in the course of their report, said that the mandate they received from mem- bers to support the resolution re the unification of forces in the Labour and political movement with the co-operative movement was ignored, for the resolu- tion was lost by a majority of over 700 against. FOOTBALL MEETING. On Friday evening last at the. Albion Hotel the Aberaman Albions Football team held their first annual meeting to arrange matters for the coming season. The chair was occupied by Mr George Hicks. It was resolved to run two teams, one for the 4th division and the other for the 5th division in the Welsh League. The following officers were elected: -^President, Mr G. Hicks; secretary, Mr Benjamin Kent, re- elected; treasurer, Mr D. Evans. It was decided to give a hearty invitation to all interested in football to become members of the committee. Another meeting will be held on Friday next at the Albion Hotel. The secretary was instructed to apply for forms at once so as to sign players on. This young and enthusiastic team has been success- ful to obtain the. assistance of some excellent sportsmen in the persons of G. Key (senior), G. Hicks, and several others. We predict some excellent sport bv this new club as they are a band of good sportsmen. FUNERAL. — The interment of the late Aire Eliza Gay, 26 Cardiff Road, took place at the Aberdare Cemetery on Thursday last. The burial obsequies were conducted-by Mr T. Lee, of the English Wesley an s, and Air William Collier. The chief mourners were: — First coach, Mr George Gay, husband; Mrs T. Davies, Mrs E. Evans, Mrs J. H. Alorgan, and Airs Henry Fry, daughters; Mrs F. Gay, daughter-in- law; 2nd coach, Mrs J. Gay, Mrs \V. J. Gay, daughters-in-law; Mrs G. Randall, Cardiff; Mr F. Oxen ham, and Mrs Richards, Aberdare, nieces; Miss Jessie M. Davies, grand-daughter; 3rd coach, Miss E. Gay, Aberdare, niece; Miss Alaud Gay, Miss E. A. Davies, and Miss Lily L. Morgan, grand-daugliters; Mrs J. Thomas, Ferndale, friend; Mrs Llew- elyn, friend; 4th coadh, Mrs Williams, Mrs Hooper, Mrs Nforgaii, Nfrs Davies, Aberdare, and Mrs Meads, friends; 5th coach, Mrs Huish, Gilfach, Bargoed; Airs Whatley, Hengoed, and Mrs Nash. Aberaman, friends. Also Messrs Frank Gay, John Gay, and W. J. Gay, 1 sons; Thomas Davies, J. H. Alorgan, and H. Frv, sons-in-law; J", Gay, G. Gay, W. G. Evans, Thomas G. Davies, and Archie Meale, grandsons; G. Randall, Cardiff, E. Lanhan. and E. Richards, Aberdare, nephews; Air Huish, Aber- naut, and Air Whatley, • Hengoed, friends. Wreaths were given Iry the j daughters and Airs Neads and family, Aberaman. Aberaman. MATRIMONIAL. On Sunday morn- ing last a very prettv wedding was solemnised at St. Margaret's Parish Church. The contracting parties were Mr William Harries, second son of Mr and Mrs Levi Harries. 18 .lubileo Road, and Miss Florence Hopkins, youngest daughter of Mr and Airs Robert Hop- kins, 36 Jubilee Hoad, The marriage ceremony was conducted by the Rev. 1). T. Arthur, B.A. The bride, who wore a santoi and voile dress trimmed with satin ribbon, and hat trimmed with orange blossoms and white feather, was riven awav by heiH brother, Air William John Hopkins. Misses E. A. Harries, 'sister of the bridegroom, and Martha Hopkins. sister of the bride, who acted as the bridesmaids, wore blue voile dresses with hats to match. Afr D. Harries, brother of the bridegroom, discharged the duties of best- man. A most sumptuous breakfast had been pre- pared at the bride's home. In addition to the wedding party the appended were present:—Parents of bride and bridegroom; Air David Davies, Miss Lewis, Aberdare; Mr W. R. Jones, Aber- aman; Mr and Mrs D. Every, Aber- aman; Mrs and Miss Hill, Llantrisant; Miss D. P. Hopkins, Mr and Mrs D. Harries, Aberaman; Mr and Mrs W. H. Williams, Tuffs Well; Air and Mrs Geo. Hopkins, Church Village; Misses Blanche and Rose Hopkins, Messrs C. C. P. Charles and Syd David, and several other friends. The happy pair are the recipients of numerous and cost- ly presents. They will make their re- sidence at 19 Jubilee Road. INTERMENT. The interment of the late Mr Thomas John Jones, 5 Currie Street, second son of Mrs Sarah Jones, took place on Thursday last at the Aberdare Cemetery. A large con- course, mainly of young men, attended the cortege. The officiating minister was the Rev. D. Silyn Evans, Aberdare. The appended were the mourners: — Mrs Sarah Jones, mother; Miss Eliza- beth Ann Jones and Miss Alartha Jane Jones, sisters; Mrs Daniel Williams, Trecynon, aunt; Mrs Daniel Griffiths and Mrs Thomas Humphreys, Ferndale, cousins; 2nd coach, Miss Mary Humphreys, Ferndale, cousin; Mrs Benjamin, Aberaman, aunt; Mrs Tom Williams, Mrs Charles Morris, Mrs Daniel Jones, Mrs Thomas Williams, friends; 3rd coach, Mrs Richard Mor- gan, Mrs Thomas Stephen, Mrs John James, Mrs Margaret Davies. At the rear of the hearse: Messrs Edward Wil- liam Humphreys and David Jones, bro- thers; William Humphreys and Ed- ward Humphreys, uncles; Tom Hum- phreys, Ferndale; Howell Humphreys, Ferndale; David Richard Williams, Thomas John Williams, Trecynon; Johnny Lewis, Ferndale; Evan Evans, Ferndale, cousins; Richard Benjamin, Mardy, uncle; J. W. Jones, Mardy, cousin; Thomas Edward Griffiths, Ferndale, cousin. Bearers: Messrs T. J. Edwards, T. Phillips, J. Jones, J. Blackmore, Philip Morris, and Tom Jones. Wreaths were sent by the following: (1) Neighbpurs (two wreaths); (2) a friend from Mountain Ash; (3) personal friends, and a bouquet from Miss Maggie May Wil- liams, Cardiff. The undertaker was Mr F. D. E. George, Aberdare.

COOREAMAN. DO YOU WAUKEEZI P Try a pair of this famous brand with Lewis', the Shoe Specialist, opposite the Post Office, Aberdare. Smartest shoe show in the district. NOW IS THE TIME to see the best selection of wallpapers in town. Won- derfully cheap. Also paints, varnishes, oils, etc.-Emrys Evans, Aberdare. THE ANNIVERSARY SERVICES of Bethany English Congregational Church were held on Sunday last. In the morn- ing the president was" Air William Allen. A chapter was recited by Minnie Thomas. Address, May Welsford. Re- citations, Alary Lizzie Williams, Dorothy Edwards, Martha Jones, Cliffie Thomas, Maggie Bowen, Beatrice Williams, Leonard Gittings, Florrie Llewelyn, Ronie Griffiths, Howard Mil- som, Annie Roberts, Annie Davies, Amelia Miles, Doris Thomas, Mary Shepherd, and Emily Thomas. The infants' class and the vestry children recited. In the afternoon Mr Thomas Jones presided. Recitations, Willie Stephens, Ada Thomas, Eva Gittings, Evelyn Bryant, Henry Gough, Hilda Williams, Irene Lloyd, Phyllis Pem- bridge, Lily Davies, Maggie Williams, Alary Annie Davies, and Bessie Wil- liams. Dialogues, Enid and Leonard Gittings, and Albert Davies and friends. Recitations, George Thomas, Miss Agnes James. D. J. Davies, Elsie Llewelyn. Solos, Evan Evans, Star of Bethlehem"; "Ronie Griffiths, Jesus, Lord and Alaster." In the even- ing the president was Mr T. J. Alilsom, superintendent. Recitations, Willie Gough and Beatrice Davies. Dialogue, Evelyn Bryant and friends. Recitation, Miss Florence Allen. Recitation, Mr D. J. Davies. Dialogues. Almnie Thomas and friends; Miss Olive Phillips and friends; Air Darbyshire and friends. Recitations, Howard Milsom, Hedley Smith, Eva Gittings, Walter Gough Reggie Smith, Irene Williams, Muriel Badham, Phyllis Pembridge, Bona Phil pin, Enid Gittings. Solos, Mr Evan Evans, The Lost Chord"; Airs Parry, Cwmaman, We praise thee. The Rev. J. Ronald Thomas, pastor, was present.—On Monday the annual tea and parade were held. The follow- ing ladies were the txayliolders(1) Misses Beatrice Edwards and Irancis Malpas; (2) Alisses Gladys Williams and Mary E. Hawkins; (3) Mrs George Davies and Mrs Brown; (4) Mrs Alilsom and Mrs Badham; (5) Mrs Lewis Mrs Hohnan, and Mrs Allen; (6) Mrs George Edwards and Mrs T. Thomas Tea brewers, Mr Henry Evans and Miss Annie Evans. Cutters, Airs Summers, Mrs Gittings, Mrs John Lee, Mrs Davies, and Airs Evans. General helpers, Misses Minnie Thomas, Edith Malpas, Messrs George Edwards, Thomas Jones, Thomas J. Alilsom, Richard Phillips, Albert Davies, John Phillips, and John Lee. The children who sang were conducted bv Air George Moses, while Miss .George Cwmbach, was the accompanist Ihe strin- band was under the conductoi- shipof Mr John Williams, f1'01'™ The arrangements were in the hands of Mr Ernest Phillips, Jubilee Roafl.

CWMAMAN. SPRING CLEANING.—Finest stock of ill kinds of paints, wallpapers, and Garnishes. The cheapest place.-Emrys Kvans, Victoria Square. WH ARE showing this week a choice > lot of White Aluslin Dresses, Childien s and Ladies' sizes. We have a special line in Maids' Aluslin Robes at os lid Sh. worth 1«» 1M. for above line.-J. M. Evans, Gadlys Road. OBITUARY. On Thursday evening, after a short illness, one of the most familiar figures in d,f away in the person of Air John Lvan^, brake driver and G.W.R. earner, of 29 man Street. The deceased was of a very kindly disposition. The funeral, which was strictly private, took place rn Tuesday at the Aberdare Cemetery, the Rev. J- Whittock, Primitive Metho- dist. minister, officiating. 1lie •md children are the recipients of Qene ¡d sympathy. Wreaths were received from (1) The staff of the Co-operative Society, Cwmaman, who also appoint* d Mr J: Davies to represent them as^ bearer at the funeral; (2) tatnei, Willie, and the girls; (3) Jane, „nd babv. Mr F. D. E. George, Abei- dare, was the undertaker.

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The Directors of Lip ton Ltd. state .that the profit for the year ended 15th March, 1913, after providing £ 41,094- for depreciation, is £ 162,544. They recommend a final dividend of 6 p.c. per rnnuni, making with the interim divi- doml already paid 6 p.c. for the year. The sum to be carried forward is £ 31,702.

Double Wedding. HARRIS-REES. HARRIS—LEWIS. A very pretty double wedding was solemnised at the English Wesleyan Chapel, Aberdare, on Sunday morning last, when Misses Susan Elizabeth (Dot) and Winifred Harris, the second and fourth daughters of Mr and Alys A. J. Harris, 20 Gloucester Street, Aberdare, were united in holy matrimony re- spectively to Messrs Ernest J. Rees, Aberdare, and F. L. Lewis, Swansea. The Rev. J. Ellis performed the cere- mony. The brides looked charming in dresses of navy blue with hats to match. Miss M. Harris, sister to the brides, who also wore a navy blue dress, acted as bridesmaid. The best men were Messrs L. Langley and Albert Harris, brother-in-law and brother of the brides. The brides were given away by their father. There were also present at the ceremony: -Messrs Bert C. Rees and D. O. Jenkins. After the cere- mony the wedding party repaired to the home of the brides' parents, where a sumptuous wedding repast was par- taken. Later in the day, amidst a shower of confetti and congratulations, the happy couples left for Mumbles, where the honeymoon is being spent.

FROM ALL QUARTERS Remarkable proofs of the many bene- fits derived by the public from Dr. Williams' Pink Pills are forthcoming from every part of the country. Per- sons of both sexes are enthusiastic in their praises of this remedy, which is doing such good work in dispelling many ailments that make life a burden. The following items are instructive to readers. Mr. Alex. D. Katz, of 35 Sackville Street, Piccadilly, London, W., states: When weak and sore from the pains of rheumatism I tried different medica- ments, Turkish baths and electricity, but the rheumatism crippled me. Then, having read about Dr. Williams' Pink Pills making new blood, I tested the truth. These pills went right to the root of my trouble; my blood quickly improved, and after a few boxes of the pills the rheumatism was gone." "I suffered greatly when forty," states Mrs. E. Perry, of 26 Henry St., Crewe; and my nerves were always on the twitch. I had no appetite, no energy, and indigestion followed every meal. After this came frequent flushes, with pains in my limbs. I took medi- cines, but did not seem to mend. Then, reading of a middle-age cure by Dr. Williams' Pink Pills, I turned to these pills for help. Steadily my troubles cleared away, and I became quite bright and well." Referring to an attack of anaemia, Miss E. Norman, of 5N Lysons Avenue, Gloucester, states AVhen my health became irregular, I suffered from headache, palpitation, and pains in all my joints. Doctors said that I was bloodless. After other treatments had failed, my mother, having read of cures by Dr. Williams' Pink Pills, sent for a supply for me. These pills gave me plenty of new blood, and made me strong. My cure was thorough, for i have not had any return of ansemia. Similarly interesting facts are related by Mrs. M. Lancaster, of 75 Boulton lid., Portsmouth, who states "Some time ago I became very anaemic, and suffered terribly from indigestion, headaches, and languor. Treatment after treatment was tried to put more biood into my veins, but this did not seem possible. Then father sent me some Dr. Williams' Pink Pills; having read of their wonderful cures, I took these pills, and was soon made well." Readers interested should send a postcard to 46 Holborn Viaduct, Lon- don, E.C., for free book, "Diseases of the Blood." Never trifle with your health by wast- ing raonev on shopmen's substitutes which onlv imitate Dr. Williams' Pink Pills in appearance. "Just-the-same is an absurd fiction made by some shop- keepers to sell you an article that brings them a greater profit. If in doubt send direct to Dr. Williams' Medicine Com- pany, 46 Holborn Viaduct, London, E.C* enclosing 2s. 9d. for on<^ box, or 13s. 9d. for six boxes, post free.

"Strong drink» has caused many a man's downfall," exclaimed the tem- perance lecturer. "So have banana skins," remarked the man with a red rose on the back seat.

I Y Cor Mawr. Dymunir arnom ychwanegu yr enwau canlynol at y rhestr:— Miss Mary Jane Jenkins, yn awr Madame Brunt, Treorchy, contralto. Miss Mary Anne Morgan, yn awr Mrs. Brain, Cinderford. Adran Aberdar oedd hi, ac yn canu treble. Mr. David Williams, Gloster St., Aberdar, tad Mr. J. J. Williaiiis, L.L.C.M., organydd cynorthwyol Siloa, Aberdar. ac ewythr y Parch. J. J. Williams. Pentre. Adran Aber dar. Basser oedd efe. Pasiodd brawf y cor yn llwyddianus, ac ar- faethodd fyned i Lundain, ond lludd- iwyd ef gan amgylchiadau anorfod.

At Feibion Llafur. Darllener Colofn Llafur yn "Nharlan y Gwelthlwr" bob wythnos. Nodion a newyddion o bwvs arbenig i lowyr. Pris Ceiniog.—Swydd- fa: 19 Cardiff Street, Aberdar.

Education Act, 1902, oSee. 8 (1) & (2). Form 309 b.E. (Notice.) Wales. ABERDARE LOCAL EDUCATION AUTHORITY. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in ac- cordance with the provisions of Section 8 (1) and (2) of the Education Act, 1902, that we, the undersigned, propose to enlarge the Cwmbach Church of England School, situated at Cwm- hitch, in the County of Glamorgan, by pIoviding; additional accommodation for about Seventy-two Children. The Board of Education consider this en- largement to be such as to amount to the provision of a new School. The said School is conducted as a Volun- tary School or School not provided by the Local Education Authority under the conditions prescribed in Section 7 of ths said Act, and religious instruction is given in school hours in accordance with the provisions of Section 7 (2) of the Elementary Education Act, 1870, and in conformity with the doctrines of the Church of England. The School wili be available for the following area: The Urban District of Aberdare. The Managers of any existing School, or the Local Education Authority, or any ten ratepayers in the area for which it is proposed to provide the School, may appeal against this pro- posal by a letter addressed to the Secre- tary, Welsh Department, Board of Edu- cation, Whitehall, London, S.W., which should reach him within three months from the date of this notice. Signed, C. A. H. GREEN. MORGAN MORGAN. J. R. DEWI WILLIAMS. D. FRANK JONES. Dated 2nd June, 1913. NEWLANDS, Hirwain Road, Aberdare. Sale of Nearly New Household Furniture and Effects. Mr. J. Barron Pascoe, F. A. I., P-A-S I. has been instructed to Sell by PUBLIC AUCTION at the above address, on FRIDAY, JUNE 20th, 1913 the whole of the Valuable and Solid HOUSEHOLD APPOINTMENTS Comprising:- RICHLY-TONED PIANOFORTE (by Jnstin Browne, London), Inlaid Mahogany and Occasional Tables, Occasional Chairs in Silk Tapestry, Easy Chairs, Walnut China Cabinet, two pairs Handsomely- painted Vases, Walnut Overmantel, Brass Curb and Fire Irons, Brass Paper Rack, Bust of Councillor Rees, Aberdare, BEAUTIFULLY-CARVED MAHOGANY DINING SUITE upboldatered in Red Morocco, Mahogony Dining Table, Pair Bronzes, Marble Timepiece. Mahogany Pier Glas", HANDSOME BURR-WALNUT BUREAU BOOKCASE, Mahogany Coal Cabinet, Mahogany Smoker's Cabinet, Axminster Hearth-rug, Axminster Carpet, Stair Carpet, Stair Rods, Linoleum, Mahogany Butler's- Tray and Stand, CARVED MAHOGANY SIDEBOARD, two E. il. Cruets, E, ergne, Biscuit Barrel, Salad Boh 1 and Servers. Stereoscope, Oilpaintings, Prints and Engravings, GRANDFATHER'S CLOCK (by Levy, Carmarthen), Sundry, Law and other Books, Encyclopaedias, Legal Advisers, An tiq ae Chest of Drawers, Lace and other Curtains, Gas Fittings, Blinds, &a., SOLID 'BURR-WALNUT AND OAK BEDROOM SUITES, Fumed Mahogany Overmantel, Base Rocker, Soiled Linen Basket, Toilet Ware, Brass and other Bedsteads, Hair and Wire-spring Mattresses, Straw Pal- liasses, Feather Beds, 2 Four-fold Screens, Whatnot, Chest of Drawers, Chair Commode, Mahogany Washstand and Dressing Table, Child's Cot, 2 Marble-top Tables, Bomboo Tables. Sundry Dinner and Tea Ware, Kitchen Utensils, and other items too numerous to mention. Goods on view morning of Sale from 9 o'clock. Sale to commence at 11.30 a.m. prompt. Terms Cash. Auctioneer's Offices Cardigan Chambers, 6 College Street, Swansea. ABERDARE, Glamorganshire. To Speculators. Investors and Others. Sale of Life Policies billl Residential Property. Mr. J Barron Pascoe, F.A.I..P.A.S.I. Has been instructed to Self by PUBLIC AUCTION at the BOOT HOTEL, ABERDARE ON FRIDAY, 20th JUNE, 1913 at 6.30 p.m. precisely, the Valuable Lease- hold Detached Residence known as— NEWLANDS, Hirwain Road, Aberdare; also five Policies of Assurance for .t 1000- Com mere ial Union Assurance Co., Ltd. Life aged 46; Premium £ 27 17s. fid.; Bonuses £ 199 4g. ;eloCO-Phconix Assurance Co, Ltd. Same Life Premium £ 31 17s. 6d.; Bonuses £34. I .;Ea(X)—Royal Exchange Assurance Cor- poration. Same Life; Premium £ 13 19s. 2d Bonuses f6l 15s. El,-)O-London and Lancashire Assurance Co. Same Life; Premium X3 3s.; Bonuses £ 19 10. XIOO-Praderitial Assurance Co., Ltd. Class B. Policy; without profits, Premium £5 17s. 1:1. I Particulars and Conditions of Sale may be obtained of- Mr. T. W. JAMES, Solicitor, 24 Goat Street, Swansea; and with Orders to View of— Mr. J. BABRON PASCOE, Auctioneer and Surveyor, Cardigan Chambers, 6 College Street, Swansea* PRINTINC OF r; VERY DESCRIPTION neatly and promptly executed at the "Leader" and "Tarian" Office