The Aberdare Leader

ftervioes for Sunday Next. dIGilLAND Place Unitarian Church, Ll. Aberdare. Morning at 11; Even- tng at 6; Sunday School at 2.30. Preaher: Mr. Cellan Evans, Carmarthen College. < ABERDARE BROTHERHOOD —Open Sunday, June 29th, in GreeIl Street VYVsleyan Chapel, 3-4 prompt. Rev. James Ellis on "Drawn from Death." Soloist, Miss Stephens, "Star of Beth- lehem." Hearty invitation to men and women. TRINITY CHURCH, Aberdare. Sundayg June 29, 1913. Civic Service at 11 a.m., at which The High Constable will attend, accompanied by VARIOUS PUBLIC BODIES. Preacher REV. J. LEWIS JENKINS, Pastor. Collection in aid of Cardiff Infirmary and Potthcawi Rest. A Procession will be formed at the top of Victoria Square at 10 a.m., and will pro- ceed along Victoria Square, Cardiff Street. Station St., Duke St., Commercial St. aid Canon 8t., marshalled by Superintendent Rees. MERTHYR TYDFIL UNION. FOSTER MOTHERS. rpHE GUARDIANS of the Mertbyr JL Tydfil Union require the services of Three Single Women or Widow rs as Foster Mothers at their Cottage Homes. Candidates must not he less than 25 years or over 40 years of age, and must alsr. he total abstainers. Birth Certi- ficates must he presented to the Guard- ians by successful candidates. The Candidates will he Medically ex- amined, and they must sit for an ex- amination which will he conducted by Oaminers appointed by the Guardians subjects, Home Management, and The Care of Children, and the appointments will be made on the result of both ex- aminations. Salary, £ 22 per annum, to be in- creased every two years to a maximum t26 with hoard and lodging. The increments are to accrue from the iirst day of the quarter next after the per- sons appointed have completed two years service. Particulars of the dillies to be per- formed, together with syllabus of sub- jects for examination, may' he obtained Upon application to the Superintendent of the Training School, Aberdare. The appointments will be made sub- let to the provisions of the Poor Law Officers' Superannuation Act, 1896. Applications, with copies of three re- cent testimonials, two of which must from ladies, must he sent to me by the 9th July, 1913, and must he made Upon forms which can be obtained upon Application at my office, or by forward- ing me a stamped directed foolscap envelope. By Onlbr, FRANK T. JAMES, Clerk to the Guardians. I:il High Street, Merthyr Tydfil, 25th June, 1913.

CWMBACH. MYNYDDOG. A most enjoyable evening with Mynyddog was (spent at Bethania on Tuesday evening last by the members of the Welsh Eveniug School. Poems by Mynyddog were sung and recited. The Rev. Joseph James, pastor, presided. The accompanist was Mr Ivor Vaughan, and Air W. R. Davies was the conductor. Programme Over- ture, Griffith Evans; recitations, Bes. it- Griffiths. Bronwen Parry. Jennet A. John. Mary A. Edwards. May .Tones. Idwal Jones, Edgar Jones, Willie Walters, Emlyn Jones, and Etty M. Owen. Solos, George Hansford, May Jones, Glyndwr Davies, M yrddin Thomas. Ada Palmer. Gertrude Ro- berts, ldwal Jones, Mary Palmer. S. J. Richards, and W. R. Davies.

ABERDARE. SUDDEN DEATH. We regret to state that Mrs Morgan, wife of Mr M. W. Morgan, tailor, Mouk Street, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, as the result of a paralytic seizure. Iii connection with the Aberdare Town Tennis Club a "ale of work, organised by the ladies of the club, took place on the grounds at Robertstown on Thursday. There was a very large attendance despite the rain. Tea was given free by Mrs George. Bron- wydd, Llw.nko{,ll. A good sum was therehy realised for the Iwndit of the club's funds. Mr Haley, the Welsh Lawn Tennis Champion, and a team from Cardiff gave a splendid exhibition of tennis on the grounds. Mrs George was heartily thanked for her generosity, and Mr Haley and party for their en- tertainment. CARMEL (B.). The preacher at Car- mel English Baptist Church on Sunday was Mr T. J. Lewis, son of Mr T. Lewis (Ap Lewis), eheekweigher, Ponty- pridd. Mr Lewis, junr.. is a student at Cardiff' Baptist College, and has just ac- cepted an invitation to the pastorate of a church at Abergavenny. His text on Suuday evening was taken from John xx. 19, wherein is recorded Jesus after his resurrection visiting his dis- ciples at the house where they had as- sembled with closed doors. Some critics held that the appearance of Jesus under such circumstances was impossible. But oftentimes the impossible became possible, and the incredulous had been forced through sheer conviction to be- come believers. Science had gone as far as to admit that there was an ethereal body to which no material substance was a barrier. There was in the text a spiritual reality. Note the appearance of Jesus Christ despite material hin- drances. We were often thoughtlessly closing the door against the advent of Jesus Christ into our hearts. This closed door was the tragedy of many a life. Jesus Christ made his- way past all intellectual and moral barriers. CO-OPERATIVE STUDENTSHIP. From the report of the examiners we glean that the following students of the local classes held by the Aberdare Co- operative Society, Ltd., passed the ex- aminations of the Co-operative Union held in March last: —Co-operative Book- keeping, Honours stage, pass with dis- tinction, Samuel Davies, secretary of the Ynysybwl Co-operative Society; pass, Theophilus Thomas, Jenkin Street. Aberdare. Advanced stage, pass with distinction, David Bowen, Aberdare, and T. E. Prosser, Gadlys; pass, Dan Ed- wards, member of the Aberdare Manage- ment Committee; Emrys Prosser and

NO TEA LIKB ¡ 'Quaker" Tea OF ALL QROOMS*

ABERNANT. BETHEL (B.). The Rev. John Mor- gan, Crynant, Neath, occupied the pul- pit of the above church on Sunday last. THE INTERMENT of Mr John John,, 24 Windsor Terrace, took place on S&t- j urday, June 14th. The chief mourners were: Messrs David John, Ben John, and John John, sons; John Thomas, son-in- law; David John, brother; J. John, cousin; Henry Davies, step-brother; Rees Davies. David Davies, W. Samuel, Rees Davies, Tom Morgan, Gomer Mor- gan, Tom Meredith, and Isaac Isaacs. First coach, Mrs David John. Mrs Ben John, Mrs John John, Mrs John Thomas, Mrs A. Davies, and Mr John Morgan; 2nd coach, Mrs Rees Davies, Mrs Gil- bert Davies, Mrs J. Evans, Hafod, and Mrs Henry Davies; 3rd coach, Mrs Mary Roberts and sister; Mrs A. Thomas, and Mrs David Walters. A beautiful wreath was sent bv Mr Bert Thomas, Ebbw Vale. The Rev. Joseph James, Cwmbach, and Mr Hugh Evans, Abernant, officiated. The rites of the Ancient Order of Foresters was read at the graveside by Mr James Phillips, Aberaman. OBITUARY. It is with regret that we have to record the death of Mr Ward Evans, of 3 Taidraw Place, which took place at the Aberdare Cottage Hospital on Wednesday. Deceased was 44 years of age, and was highly respected by all who knew him. The interment took place on Saturday at the Aberdare Ceme- tery. The officiating minister was Mr Hugh Evans, Abernant. The following were the mourners:—Mr Edward Evans and Mrs Evans, brother and sister-in- law; Miss S. A. EVans. sister; Mr and Mrs W. J. Evans, nephew; Mrs How- ells, aunt: Mr and Mrs M. Howella, Ferndale; Mr Geo. Thomas. Miss Thomas, Mrs S. J. Lloyd. Mr and Mrs Lewis Jones, Mr Ted Barrie, Mr and Mrs-John Williams, Mr and Mrs Rich- ards, Messrs D. and M. Morgan, Mr and Mrs P. Williams, Mr T. Griffiths, cousins; Mr Henry Coleman, uncle; Messrs W. Jones, D. Jones, L. Jones, and H. Jones, Pontypridd. brothers-in-law. Floral tributes were received from: (1) Mother and family; (2) Friends in Tai'r- ynys; (3) Mrs S. J. Leeke. Rachel Street; (4> To Uncle from Beatrice, Rhys, and Evan, nephews. Mr F D. E. George was the undertaker.

MOUNT MEDICAL OFFICER. Dr. Llewelyn Williams has been ap- pointed Medical Officer of Health to the Mountain Ash District Council in the place of the late Dr. E. Prichard Evans. The popular Doctor has for two years filled the office of Schools' Doctor.

ABERCYNON POLICE COURT. Thursday, June 19th.-Before Sir T. Marchant Williams (Stipendiary) and Councillor Evan Morris. EJECTMENTS.—.John Philip Davies, penrhiwceiber, applied for an ejectment order against David Davies, 2 Haswell Street.-Ilef used, not sufficient notice given.—Wm. John Beavan, on behalf of Mrs. Elizabeth Miles, applied for an ejectment order against Wm. Morgan, 2J Wall Street, Matthewstown. — Granted. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. Griffith Edwards, in Park Street, Aber- cynon, 10s. and costs; Thomas Lewis, in Margaret St., Abercynon, 10s. and costs; John Davies, in Clydach Terrace, Ynysybwl, 10s. and costs; Edward Wal- ters, in Penrhiwceiher Road, Penrhiw- ceiber, 10s. and costs. REFUSING TO QUIT. Edward Walters was summoned for refusing to quit the Lee Hotel, Penrhiwceiber, last Saturday evening.—Gwen Evans, land- lady of the hotel, stated the prisoner came to the house in a drunken condi- tion. She refused to serve him, when ho became abusive. She sent for the police, who had to remove him.—Fined 10s. and costs. INDECENT LANGUAGE —"A small fine," os. and cbsts, was imposed on John Davies for the above offence in Hill Street, Trecynon,. Aberdare. LAMPLESS.—Thos. Chandler was summoned for not having lights on the cart he was driving through Abercynon. Fined 2s. 6d., including costs. LICENCELESS.—Wm. J. Williams was summoned for not having a licence for his dog.—P.S. Clinch proved the case.-—Defendant had applied for an ex- emption, as he had some land. The ex- emption was refused, and the Bench fined defendant os. including costs. GAMING WITH CARDS.—John An- drews and Wm. Harding were sum- moned for gaming with cards in a lane at Ynysybwl.-P.C. Jury proved the case, and defendants were each fined 2s. 6d. including costs. "PAWN YOUR HAT."—Lily Owen. 13 Hilswell Street, Tynte, was sum- moned for assaulting Edith Hale.—Mr. Gwilym Jones, Mountain Ash, appeared for complainant.—Edith Hale, 7 Bagot Street, stated she was the wife of Joseph Hale, and had been living in apartments with the Owen's. On June 4th witness left the house, and admitted she owed some rent to Mrs. Owen. On the following day a letter was sent to witness, and later on the defendant came to her and struck her. She then went as far as the Tynte Hotel, and found a policeman, and she showed him the marks on her face.—Martha Bailey saw the assault, and she went to fetch Mr. Hale.—Ella Stone saw Mrs. Owen come out of her house and strike Mrs. Hale, who then fainted.—Mrs. Hale, re- called, said her husband had been hurt, and that was why she had not paid the, rent, 23s.—Replying to Sir Marchant, the complainant said there were some things belonging to her left in Mrs. Owen's house. — Defendant: No, sir, there's only a pair of flat irons. Sir Marchant: Why not pawn your hat, Mrs. Hale, and pay your debts. I've no sympathy with this woman (referring to Mrs. Hale).—The Bench decided to bind over Mrs. Owen, and each party to pav their costs. A PENGEULAN SCHOLAR.—Wm. Williams was summoned by Margaret Gilbert for having a dog not under pro- per control. Mr. W. Kenshole defend- ed.—Mrs. Gilbert stated that her boy I had been bitten by the dog.—Thomas John Gilbert, son of complainant, was called, and stated that he was 14 years of age, and could read, but entirely failed to read the oath.—Sir Marchant Have you been to Harrow or Eton?- Witness No, sir; Pengeulan School.— I Sir Marchant: What Standard ?—Wit- ness Fourth. Sir Marchant: Well. Pengeulan's no good. I suppose you learned French and Latin instead of learning to read.—The boy, continuing I his evidence, stated his trousers were torn, and he went and told his mother. —Mrs. Gilbert, re-called, stated she went to see Mrs. Williams, and de- fendant's wife asked her, "Is your child an angel? Go on. you bad old bitch." —Mrs. Williams went into the box and denied using the language.—The Bench ordered the dog to be kept under proper control, and the defendant to pay the costs. A MEAN AND DESPICABLE THIEF." John Lewis was charged with stealing a serge jacket, worth 15s, and 2s 4d in money, the property and monies of Evan Anthony, 61 Gadlys St., Aberdare.-Prosecutor stated that on Monday, November 11th, 1912, he met prisoner in Aberdare, who told him he had no food. Witness took him home, gave him food and lodging, and also got him work. The prisoner stayed at his house till November 22, when he didn't return home. Witness missed the jacket and the money from his trousers' pocket.—Mrs Anthony, wife of William Anthony, and mother of prose- cutor, corroborated.—P.C. A. Bevan arrested tho prisoner in Swansea.— Prisoner pleaded guilty to stealing the coat.—Sir Marchant: You are a mean and despicable thief. Go to prison for three months." ANOTHER GAMING RAID. Wal- ter Jones, 9 Robert Street, Ynysybwl, was summoned for keeping a gaming house at the above address.—Mr W. Kenshole appeared for the police, and Mr Harold Lloyd, Cardiff, defended. Defended elected to be tried at the next sessions.—P.C. Albert Jorgeson stated he was stationed at Ynysybwl. Defend- ant lived with his mother at 9 Robert Street, Yuysybwl, and kept a pork butcher's business. On May 20th wit- ness kept the shop under observation from 8.30 a.m. till 1.30 p.m. He saw three men enter the shop and leave about one minute after. One of the men came from the direction of the Robertstown Hotel, took a slip of paper out of his pocket, looked up and down the street. Defendant and the man came out together in about half a min- ute. Witness saw one man, a carpen- ter, come out with a half pound of German sausage, and a little girl with two loaves.—P.S. William J. Clesham stated he had the shop under observa- tion on Friday, May 23rd, and he saw 20 men and 1 boy enter the shop and leave in about a minute. Jones came to the door several times and looked up and down the street. Witness knew most of the men who entered. On that day one woman and two children made pur- chases. He assisted Inspector Angus in the raid. All the books and papers pro- duced were found on defendant's pre- mises, and all of them related to bett- ing. The defendant was taken to the police-station, and charged and .searched. He replied. "I did not take a slip to-day. The person I'm working for will pay out, and I shall have to stand the rest. You needn't look for slips. T had 'the wire' this morning, and I knew you were watching me. People think there is some one behind me. Inspector James Robert Angus stated that he in company with Police-sergts. Clinch and Clesham raided the premises of the defendant on Tuesday, May 27th. He told him he held a warrant to enter his premises and to seize all books, etc. relating to betting. Defendant replied, I don't think you'll find anything here."—Mr Harold Lloyd reserved the defence, and the case was remitted for trial at the next quarter sessions.

5th Battalion the Welch Regiment. Aberdare Detachment. Orders by Lieut.-Colonel M. Morgan, .D., for the week ending Saturday, 5th July, 1913:— Monday: Recruits Drill, 10 a.m.; Recruits and Company Training, 7.30 p.m. Tuesday: Night Men's Drill at 10.30 am. Medical Officer's Lecture for Sanitary Class, 5.45 p.m. Wednesday Recruits' Drill, 10 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. Thursday: Class Firing, 3 p.m. Friday: Recruits' Drill, 10 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. Saturday: Class Firing, 3 p.m. All men who have not done their Class Firing and Drills are warned that if they clo not do them before Camp time they will have to put up with the consequences. For Duty: Lieut. A. O. Mander, Sergt. D. T. Evans, Corpl. M. Billingham. Next for uuty: Lieut. A. O. Mander, Sergt, P. Thomas, Corpl. D. Evans. (Signed) R. D. WILLIAMS, Lieut. Commanding "E" Company.

u ABERDARE CINEMA. ——————————— JaL To-day (Thursday), Friday & Saturday, PICKWICK PAPERS BY CHAS. DICKENS, Including the Old Favourite JOHN BUNNY as Mr. Pickwick. MONDAY, JUNE 30th, FOR THREE DAYS- TWO ENGINE DRIVERS a THURSDAY, JULY 3rd, FOR THREE DAYS: BLOOD WILL TEr.T. a PRICES AS USUAL CLARKE'S THE MAN. CONTINUOUS PERFOMANCE, 2.30-10.3(1

Cymanfa at Hirwain. The Cinema and Crime. Glamorgan Congregationalists are holding their Cymanfa at Hirwain this Xveek. On Wednesday Conferences Were held at 10.30 in Tabernacle and at p.m. in Nebo. In the morning the I Welsh Missionary, He v. H. Bond James, gave an address. The f ollow- ing officers were present: Chairman, J. Edwards, Neath treasurer, Mr George T. Davies, Llantrisant; secre- talies, lievs. H. Eynon Lewis and T. ft Thomas. Rev. J. W. Price, Troedy- rhiw, was appointed secretary in lieu of I Hey. H. Eynon Lewis, resigned. Row W. S. Davies, Llwydcoed, was appoint- ed chairman for the year. The follow- ing resolution was agreed tu: "In view oi the increasing popularity of the Cinema as a means of entertainment, and while acknowledging its usefulness and power, when judiciously managed, to impart knowledge, especially to the young, this Conference of the Congre- gationalists of Glamorganshire, having regard to its absorbing in/iuence on the imagination of children, is of opinion that it is also a powerful factor in the promotion of juvenile crime. It strong- ly urges the establishment of a rigorous censorship over the films produced in order to prevent the serious deterior- ation which reckless pandering to mor- bid testes is now producing in the rising generation." A resolution protesting aiv inst Sunday trading in Wales and calling upon the Home Secretary to take action in the matter was also passed.

The Second Liberal Candidate A special general meeting under the auspices of the Merthyr Boroughs Liber- al Federation was held at Bethesda Chapel, Abernaijt, on Friday evening, when a list comprising the nances of six gentlemen suitable for fighting the seat at the next General Election with Mr Edgar Jones was submitted by the Executive. The names were: Messrs W. Rees Edmunds, Merthyr; D. O. Evans, London: Artemus Jones. London; Ed- ward Powell. Newtown; David Rich- ards, a native of Hirwain. and W. F. Phillips, B.Litt., Caerphilly. The meeting proceeded to reduce the list to three, and the voting" resulted in the following _surviving: Mr David Richards 115 Afr Artemus Jones 113 Mr Edward Powell 105 These gentlemen will appear to address an adjourned meeting on July 11th, when the final selection will be made. Mr W. F. Philips obtained 97 votes in the above ballot.

Local Will. Mr William Rees, of 4 Ffrwd Street, Godreaman, who died on January 26, left estate of the gross value of £739, of which £649 is net personalty. Pro- bate of his will has bet>n granted to Mr Thomas Lloyd, of 16 Rose Row, Cwm- bach, retired mechanic, and Mr David Tobias Williams, of 17 Gladstone Street. Aberaman, schoolmaster.

CADLYS. WEDDINU. A very quiet wedding was 6oloiniiitiod on Sunday morning last at St. John's Church. The contracting parties were Mr James Lewis Gibbon, Penygraig, and Miss Mabel Ellen Jenk- ins, the only daughter of Mrs Margaret Jenkins, 17 Penybrvn Street. The Rev. K. O. Carter, M.A.. performed the cere- mony. The bride 'was very neatly at- tired in a. grey costume with black hat. Misses Etta Davies, cousin of bride- groom, and M. Grubb, Dean Street, Aberdare, acted as bridesmaids. They were respectively attired in a grey dress with black hat and white silk dress with grey hat. The bride was given away by her uncle, Mr William Jenkins, and the best man was Mr Robert Chap- lin. Pontypridd. The wedding break- fast was partaken of at the bride's home. On Monday the happy pair left for Bournemouth for their honeymoon.

LLWYDCOED. TEA AND CONCERT. On Thursday last the second annual tea and concert in connection with the Brass Band were held, when a splendid spread had been prepared at Horeb Vestry. The ladies who rendered invaluable help at the tables were: Mrs M. A. Owen, Mrs T. Jones. Mrs Whiting, Mrs Thomas Morris, Mrs Henry J. Davies, Mrs M. H. Williams, assisted by Misses S. Hop- kins, L. M. Davies. Gladys Edwards, Sarah Owen, A. Owen. M. J. Hopkins, Mary Reddoe, Annie Thomas, and Miss Davies. Tea brewers, Messrs J. George, J. Barton, and Abiah Jones. Cutters, Messrs D. Watki ns, T. Jones, Mrs John Davies, Mrs Joseph Polly, Mrs Eva Davies. and Mrs B. Griffiths. Door- keepers, Messrs David Oweu. Tommy Owen, David Edwards. T. P. Griffiths, and Thomas Morris. Superintendents, Messrs William Hopkins. David Hop- kins. Gwilym Howells. James Beddoe, and Thomas Davies. Ticket-sellers, Messrs D. H. Phillips and Phillip Jones. The caterer was Mr Tom Jones. After tea all repaired to the Council School, where a splendid concert was held. The chair was occupied by Mr William Kenshole, Tanglewood. Appended was the programme:—Several selections by the Brass Band; several selections by Davies Bros.' Mandoline Band; month organ solo. Mr T. Hopkins; solo. Eryr Llwvd inarch. Bras" Band; recitation, Mr Tarrell Williams; duet: on mouth orga> Messrs Hopkins Bro; recitation bv the chairman. On the proposition of Mr T. P. Griffiths, seconded by P.C. Bradshaw, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the chairman and also to all those who had helped to make the tea and concert a success. The secretary was Mr Rees T. James. OBITUARY. It is with regret that we have to chronicle the death of Mrs Jane Burrell. which occurred at her residence, 13 Corner House Street, on Tuesday morning. June 17th. Deceased, who was in her 72nd year. was highly re- spected by all who knew her. She was one of the oldest members of Soar (B.) Chanel. The interment took place on Fridav at the Aberdare Cemetery. The "mci (tin" ministers were the Revs. D. Hopkin, B.A.. Noddfa, and Richard Jones, vicar of St. Fagnn's. The follow- ing were the mourners:—First coach. Mi's John Griffiths. Mrs Gwen Griffiths, daughters; Miss Edie Griffiths, grand- daughter; Nurse .T. B. Jones, Llwyd- coed; Mrs Margaret Jenkins, Cardiff, nieces; Mr Luther Jenkins, Cardiff, nephew; Mrs Knight, Merthyr, friend; 2nd coach, Mrs A. Davies and Mrs Esther Jones, Cwmaman, sisters; Mrs Harris and Miss Hannah Davies, Cwmaman, nieces; 3rd coach, Mrs Buffet, Taffs Well, niece; Mrs W. D. Llewelyn and Mrs Joseph Llewelyn, nieces; Mrs R. Davies and Mrs Whiting; 4th coach, Mrs Thomas Griffiths, Mrs John Henry Jones, Mrs Elizabeth Ann Davies, Mrs G. Davies, Mrs M. A. Beynon, friends; 5th coach. Mrs Martha Roberts, Mrs David Edwards, Mrs M. A. Davies, Miss Mary Burton, friends. The following walked behind the hearse: —Messrs John Griffiths, son-in-law; David Griffiths, W. D. Llewelyn and Joseph Llewelyn, nephews; Thomas Davies and P.C. Empson, Bargoed. Beautiful floral tri- butes had been received from Mrs John and Mrs Gwen Griffiths, daughters; Miss Edie Griffiths, grand-da lighter, and also from friends. The funeral arrangements were carried out bv Mr F. D. E. George, Aberdare.

HIRWAIN. CORRECTION. In our report in last week's issue of the presentation to Mr W. Reading, Mr Bowles, who pre- sided, was described as a director of Messrs N. B. Allen and Co., whereas Mr Bowles is secretary and manager "of the company. VICTORIA HALL. At the local hall this week Miss Irene Loraine, the juvenile comedienne and artistic dancer, performs, and is as good as ever. For the first part of the week a fine film, illustrating the well-known drama, Monte Christo," was shown. Through- out the week the photographs of the three colliery victims, taken just before the accident, are thrown on the screen, and the orchestra, under the direction of Mr Austin Jones, plays the "Dead March." INTERMENT. On Thursday last the remains of two ct the recent colliery disaster victims, namely John T. Evans L and William John Llewelyn, were in- terred. The local collieries were idle for the day. The remains of Mr J. T. Evans were taken by the 10.15 a.m. train to Aberystwyth. About 500 miners, headed by the colliery officials and the Hirwain Town Silver Band, formed the cortege to the railway station, and the Band played the Dead March." The Rev. Lewis Morgan officiated, whilst the Revs. R. Derfel Roberts, E. Wern Wil- liams, and H. Jones Davies were also present.—The remains tf Mr William John Llewelyn were interred in the afternoon at Aberdare Cemetery. The Band again played the Dead March" under the leadership of Mr David Ed- wards. The Revs. Lewis Morgan and E. Wern Williams officiated. The chief mourners were; Mrs Llewelyn, wife; Masters Llewelyn, sons; Mrs Llewelyn, mother; Miss Llewelyn, sister; Mrs Thomas, mother-in-law; Miss Thomas and Mrs Llewelyn, sisters-in-law; Mrs Hughes, Treorchy; Mrs Mitchell, aunts; Mr and Mrs Beard, cousins; Mrs R. Jenkins. aunt; Miss Matilda Jenkins, cousin; Mrs Davies and Mrs Husbands, Treherbert, aunts; Mr and Mrs Brow l, Blaenrhondda, uncle and aunt; Mr W. Brown, Glyn Neath, uncle; Messrs W. H. Brown, Mathew Brown, D. John Brown. Glyn Neath. cousins-, Mr Thomas Thomas, father-in-law; Mr Thomas Llewelyn, brother; Masters Rees Thomas, Willie Thomas, brothers-in- law; Mrs Davies. aunt. Aberdare; Mrs Davies, aunt, Hirwain; Mr and Mrs Thomas, Aberdare, uncle and aunt: Mrs Davies, Resolven, cousin; Mr W. Price, Aberdare, uncle; Mrs Francis, Blaen- gwynfi; Mrs Parker, Glyn Neath, cousins; Mr and Mrs Davies, Resolven; Mr W. Owen. Blaenrhondda; Mr Llew- elyn Phillips. Blaenrhondda, Mr Rich- ard Jenkins, uncles and aunts; Messrs Edgar and John Jenkins. cousins; Mr Thomas Lawrence. Treherbert, uncle; Mr Tom R. Garrett, cousin. Mr Ben- jamin Thomas (Tenorydd Cynon) con- ducted the choir.

MOUNTÀIN ASH. INTERMENT. The interment of the mortal remains of Mrs Geo. Lewis, wife of Mr Geo. Lewis, Brook Villa, Austin Street, took place on Monday in Dorstone Churchyard, Herefordshire. The deceased lady was only 31 years of age. and had been a great sufferer for years. She was greatly respected by all who knew her. The body was taken by G.W. Railway to Dorstone, the service being conducted at the graveside by the Rev. G. Powell. Rector of Dorstone. The chief mourners were: Husband; Con- stance and Enid Lewis, daughters; Mr and Mrs Richard Evans, father and mother; Ethel, sister; Bertha, sister; Alline, brother: Percy, brother; Mrs Havard, Erwood, aunt; Mr and Mrs William Arrowsmith, uncle; Mrs Pugh,- Whitney. mother-in-law; Messrs Thomas Lewis. Aberaman; William Lewis, Bradford, Yorks, brothers-in- law; Misses Arrowsmith, cousins. Hand- some floral tributes were received from: Father and mother; brothers and sis- ters; cousins; the Mountain Ash Post Office sta ff; Miss Bel lei's, Ottery; St. Margaret's; Mr and Mrs Robert Rich- ards; Mr John and Miss Bessie Murrell; the Misses A. and B. Dew, Whitney; Mr and Mrs Arrowsmith, and many others. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr Frank Mills and Mr David Evans.

MEMS FROM THE MOUNT. Ponty Higher Standard caught a cold with Mountain Ash Higher on the cricket field last Saturday. Who says the days of the Spofforths and Tom Richardsons are gone when young Anthony takes 8 wickets for 13, Boulton 7 for 9, and Lewis 5 for 8. These sprouts of the cricket field look like ousting some of the firsts. The debut of Wo Jindsor, that highly successful musician, as the new drum- mer to the Vols., was successfully ac- complished on Wednesday night. He will insist, however, on finishing on an upward stroke. One is almost staggered by the fol- lowing statistics. 1036 single tickets, over 100 returns, and several hundred market tickets were issued on the T.Y.R. last Saturday to Aberdare, and all between the hours of 5.40 and 8.40 p.m. It's an ill wind, etc. Good old Aberdare. The barmaid in Commercial Street who allows the young man to encircle her waist with his arm is hereby warned not to do it again. One of the funniest sights of the past week was the milkman sleeping m thd cabbage. One could understand it in a lavender bed, but cabbage-what lw, Sam. Mountain Ash Seconds did well. Steve especially, with 35 top score. A good ball Tom Mason sent down. What a savage Tom was when he skittled 5 Abercynon wickets. I had the pleasure of a chat with Police Sergeant Chas. Lewis at Penarth this week. He looks well, feels well, and hopes everyone in the Mount is the same.

SCENE IN TRAIN. Ceiber Man Assaulted. David Morgan, Eglwysilan, was charged at Llandaff Court on Monday (before Mr. E. David and Colonel For- rest) with disorderly behaviour in a railway carriage on the Taif Vale Rail- way between Llandaff and Radvr on Saturday, May 17.—Mr. Norman Ingle- dew, who represented the railway com- pany, stated that the alleged offence occurred in the last up train on Satur- day night. The defendant had an altercation with an old gentleman who got into a train, accompanied by a lady, Llandaff. The defendant, he assert- ed, struck him in the mouth.—Edward Jenkins. of Merthyr, a passenger by the train, said that defendant got into a full compartment, at the last, moment at Cardiff, and immediately commenced disputing with the other passengers 1) bout opening the windows. At Llan- daff an old gentleman and a lady got in. and defendant said "Now, we'll have a row." The old gentleman asked for a match, and when he lit it defendant blew it out, remarking "We don't want men like you; we're all teetotallers here. You had better get out." The old man said: "That's a dirty trick." Defendant then attacked him. Witness tried to separate them. Daniel Ed- wards. collier, Penrhiwceiber, the man who was assaulted, corroborated, as did Eli Jones, the guard of the train. The latter said defendant was in an excited state, and that he gave the name of John Jones, Treherbert. Defendant was fined 30s., or fourteen days' hard labour.

>- Natural Colour Pictures at Aberdare. A most interesting and educative pro- gramme of the famous Kinemacolour pictures is presented at the New Theatre this week. The films present a series of events and photo plays in their perfect natural colours, and are direct from the Scala Theatre, London. First and foremost is the series of films show- ing the Royal visit to India and the receptions at Bombay; the pageant pro- cession at Calcutta, and the Coronation Durbar at Delhi. The next item is a photo play in two parts, entitled The Note in the Shirt." This is followed by a visit to the Memphis Pyramids of the Sphinx and Egyptian Scenes and Sunsets. Several other interesting films are shown, in- cluding the Investiture of the Prince of Wales at Carnarvon in all its splendour of colouring. Next week the famous Italian Grand Opera Co. will make their welcome re- appearance at the theatre. The com- pany havo seeured;he services of a new soprano and tenor, besides Signors Vail and Ventura. Appended is the pro- pramme:—Monday evening, Ernanl Tuesday evening. "'Rigoletto Wednes- day evening, "The Barber of Seville"; Thursday matinee at 2.30, "Maritana" (will be sung in English); Thursday eveniug, II Trovatore'; Friday even- ing. "Lucie of Lamermoor"; Satur- day matinee at 2.30, "Faust"; Satur- day evening, "Bohemian Girl."

-n_- Aberdare Empire. There is a most appreciable programme at the Empire this week. The mar- vellous Mizono troupe of Japanese enter- tainers are exceedingly clever in their brilliant specialities of umbrella fantasy, hand equilibrism, double rolling acts. and acrobatic feats. They are admirably staged. Some very clever and daring work is done by this troupe, and they fully deserve the applause they nightly receive. The Sylvester trio are splendid in their singing and dancing drawing-room rehearsal. Lulu Kellen, as chorus comedienne, is very good. The star feature film this week is Nat Pinkerton and Secret Cupboard," parts 1 and 2. a thrilling detective picture narrative. Several first-class films of comedy and drama are shown. The orchestral overture is 11 Marser., (Klen).

Aberdare Cinema. "Clarke's the Man" Astounds His Patrons. fbt a km performance, in aid of ■cards ot any theatre. H„„ the audience was with Miss „ slioun S;J t spontaneously She ls lhr C°nc]usJOD of songs is the possessor ot a marvellous!* pure soprano voice, and knows how to use it witn that artistic finish which will surely gain her a high position ere lo^ ,KoIert ^mply amazed the audienSL hn«Jlsh, Scotch, and Ballads at the piano. As he an- nounced himself, he has only one arm, and necessarily only one hand with which to play, but more marvellous still TV i °i,y-iour fmKers on that hand. I-is skill is undeniable, and many players with both hands would be only too delighted to emulate his perform- ance. Mr. J. Oliver Jones was in capi- tal trim, and his sonorous voice delight- e'l everyone. Master Roger Thomas, well known to Aberdare audiences, was a distinct success. His playing on tho harp was really clover, ana his mani- pulation of the strings remarkable for one so young. He has undoubtedly a fine future before him. Mr. Willie Carroll was given a splendid reception for his violin solos, and rightly too, for hi- is an artiste to his finger tips.' The surprise of the evening had not been ad- vertised, and really proved the piece de resistance of the evening. It came after Mr. Illtyd Williams, in one of his natty speeches, thanked Mr. Clarke for his splendid effort on behalf of the Club. Mr. A. E. Elson got up and suggested that Mr. Clarke should kindly oblige by playing a fiddle selection. The idea was im- mediately taken up by the whole as- semblage. Mr. Clarke" willingly re- sponded to it. The instrument he plays is the phono fiddle, and the selection he chose was that beautiful song "Thora." Great things are always expected of Clarke's the Man, but no one dreamt that he was the player he proved him- self to be. Through the whole of the song of the northland Mr. Clarke dis- played that feeling and that intimate acquaintance with the composer's idea that fairly electrified those present. His delicate bowing and clever fingering was a delectable musical treat, and those who did not attend the benefit missed a great deal. The instrument is one that requires careful handling, and one that musicians usually avoid. The tone that Mr. Clarke maintained was excellent, and his depiction of pathos and passion by his beautiful playing was really astounding. More was de- manded by the audience, but time for- bade. Mr. G. H. Smith at the piano was a delightful accompanist, and filled this usually unthankful office with dis- tinction. The show of topical pictures of events from day to day will be continued in- definitely week by week; also the series of coloured pictures, which have created such an extraordinary stir in A berda z-e.

Haggar's Coliseum, Aberdare. A very attractive programme is pre- sented at Haggar's this week. A strik- ing feature during the first three nights was tho great Pathe coloured drama, entitled "The Black Countess." This picture was shown in three parts, all of which were greatly appreciated. The superb colouring of the film lends charm to the various incidents por- trayed. A novel picture is U The Truant's Doom by the Tannhauser Co., whilst the ever-popular Maurice Costello figures in a brilliant comedy, entitled It all came out in the Wash." Sensation is provided by the Selig drama, depicting the mad illicit love of a man for another man's wife. It is entitled Two Men and a Woman." The scream of the week i6 the film, named What could a poor man do without his trousers." All pictures are entirely free from any vulgarity, and are edifying and instructive. This (Thursday) evening will be shown an- other thrilling "Zigomar" detective picture, as well as the special film taken bv Mr Haggar himself representing the various incidents in the Aberdare Chamber of Trade outing. Shrieks of laughter are produced by Mr Cyril Yorke's very amusing explanations of the pictures. A visit to Haggar's is the best tonic obtainable.

Martin L. Williams, both of Gadlys, and Evan it. Perkins, Aberaman. The following students of the Ton Co-opera^ tive Society also passed: —Advanced stage, pass with distinction, W. Bell, C. N. Bennett, G. J. Abraham, and A. W. Smith; pass, W. E. Lewis, G. Bundy, and Ivor Davies; elementary stage, pass, J. O. Rees. "Co-operation," all students of the Aberdare Society: Honours stage, pass with distinction, Aneurin Davies (6th in the United Kingdom); pass, T. E. Prosser arid E. Prosser; second stage, D. Bowen, Daniel Edwards, M. L. Wil- liams, Edmund Prosser. Sidney Welsh. and Lily Lloyd; first stage, pass with distinction, W. E. Minty and Sarah Ed- wards; pass, J. Heber Davies, David Luke, D. T. Edwards, and May Lewis. The teachers of the classes were Messrs David Davies. now of Cardiff, and Aneurin Davies, secretary of the Aber- dare Society.