The Aberdare Leader

Girl's Friendly Society. Garden Party at Mountain Ash. The annual festival and garden party in connection with the above society was held last Thursday afternoon at the Duffryn Grove, kindly thrown open for the occasion by Lord Aberdare. The number attending was about 340, and gloriously fine weather favoured the function. There were plenty of lady helpers at the tea tables, including the following: Mesdames Mattick, Gillard, R. Baitlett, A. Weeks, Lewis Davies, Martin. Wackley, Morgan, J. Sinnett Jones, W. Morgan, A. Morgan, Cheyne, H. Powell, R. Davies, Pugh, W. Sellick, J. Jones, Daley, R. Perry, T. Griffiths, T Smith, and Misses V. Weeks, M. Jones, Joyce, Sinnett Jones, Marrell, L Morgan, Gillard, Coslett, Lewis and Jones. Messrs. E. Weeks, D. Evans and E. R. Rees (St. Margaret's Lodge) also rendered valuable assistance. The following received certificates at the hands of Mrs. Willie Morgan (The Ioplars) Aberdare Girls.—10 years' cards: Rachel Williams and Sarah A. Larri- more. 7 years' cards: Janet Harris, May Cale, Priscilla Welch, Ray Roach- Bentley, Dorothy Williams, Sarah A. Webb, Elizabeth Gough, Margaret Bur- rows, Edith Pomeroy, Alice McGillivray and Ceeila M. Vernall. Marriage Card: Edith Thomas. Bonuses: Annie Mor- gan. Elizabeth M. Thomas, Alice Lee and Bessie Warren. Bonus for Faith- ful Service: Cecilia Norris. St. Fagan's.—7 years' cards: Lily May Jones, Minnie Garrett and Han- nah .Tones. Bonus on Savings: Annie L. Marsh. Mountain Ash Marriage Cards Mrs. Ralph Powell (nee Miss B. Humphries). Penrhiwceiber Marriage Cards: Mrs. Hunt (nee Rose Edwards). M. Jenkins and S. Tiley should have leceived cards of 10 years' membership,, but unfortunately they had not been re turned from the Bishop. Games and dancing were indulged in till sunset, the Mountain Ash Vol. Band (conduc- tor. Mr Willie Greenwood) siipplviiig the necessary music.

Up and Down the VaUey- MOUNTAIN ASH. MAC'S THE MAN for light summer clothing. Gents' flannels for Cricket, Tennis and Holidaying at McGregor's Toggery Shops, Commercial Street and Oxford Street. NEW STAINED GLASS WINDOW. -A handsome stained glass window has been placed at the south-east end of the south aisle in St. Margaret's Church. The upper circular panel is a representation of a group of angels watching over the subjects in the lower panels, nnd the inscription, "Whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receivcth me." The left hand panel is a picture of Christ and a little child. with the inscription, Suffer little children to come unto me." The right hand panel is a picture of Christ *s the Good Shepherd and the words, "Feed my lambs." The inscription of the donors is, "To the glory of God and in loving memory of Thomas George Dowling and Louisa, his wife. This window is erected by their children." The children of the late Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Dowling are Mr. R. P. Dowling. schoolmaster, Pengeulan School, and Mrs. Lloyd, wife of the Rev. B. Lloyd, Lampeter, sometime Vicar of Mountain Ash. The work has been carried out bv Mr R. J. Newbury, London. WEDDING.—A very pretty wedding took place at St. Margaret's Church last Sunday morning. The principal parties were Mr. Bertram Chambers, 30 Dover Street, and Miss Rose Ellen Parsons, only daughter of the late Fred Parsons and Mrs. Potter, 32 Dover Street. The bride was nicely attired in a grey dress, slashed with silk insertions and a large silver grey hat trimmed with pink roses. The bridesmaids were Miss Annie Griffiths and Miss Louie Thorne, Newport. Miss Phyllis MacMahon and Miss Ethel May Jasper looked charming as flower girls, carrying, sprays of white roses. Mr. G. Clarence Chambers acted as best man, and Mr. Albert Ptii-sons, gave the bride, away. The bridal party rode to church in motor cars and returned to the home of the bride, where a large number of guests were entertained, including the following: Mr. Arthur Le Riche, Cardiff; Mr. and Mrs. Sam Paget, Abercynon; Ir. and Mrs. John Jasper, Mr and Mrs. Eng- land, Cross Keys; Mr. and Mrs. Wal- ter Pugh, Miss Harriet Lye, Mr. Stan- lev Hawkins, Mrs. Davies, Dover St., and Mr. Arthur Vanstone. The offici- ating minister was the Rev. Aeron A. Davies. The father of the bride was killed in he South African War. SUPPER AND PRESENTATION.— A dual function in the shape of a "upper of the outing club and a fare- well concert and presentation to Mr. Tom Codd on his departure for the States took place in the Jeffreys Arms on Tuesday evening. There was a large crowd present, and enjoyed the splen- did spread provided by Host and Hostess Reynolds. The happy party after supper was presided over by Mr Alfred Allen Pardoe, and his son, Mr. Ciias. Pardoe, made the presentation, on behalf of a number of friends, of a splendid gent's dressing case, to Mr. Tom Codd. Mr. Pardoe referred to the friendship they all had for Mr. Codd, and assured him that he took with him the best wishes of all present. The genial chairman also made a few ti-ita remarks. The following contributed to the harmony: Aiessrs. John Webber, Tom Walton, Moses Jenkins, George Anthony, Dai Bevan, Charles Pardoe, Dai Campbell (bones), Wm. J. Davies, Aberaman; Charles Matthews, Dan Davies (violin), and Tom Jenkins (cornet). Mr. Webber sang by special request, "Make new friends but keep the old." Votes of thanks to the host and hostess and the chairman concluded a happy evening.

CWMAMAN. CALL ACCEPTED. Mr Dan Lewi". B.A. (Hons.), of the Memorial College, IBtfecon, and son of Mr Job Lewis, 9 Railway Terrace, has accepted the call he received from the English Congrega- tional Church at Wht-land. The or- dination service takes place on the 29th and 30th of July. RECHABITES. At the quarterly meeting of the Glanaman Tent of the above order last Saturday night, medals," emblems, and certificates of merit were presented to Bros. Lewis Thomas, Job Lewis, Evan E. Jones, and David R. Thomas for valuable ser- vices rendered to the society. Through the energetic efforts of these members they have become the rujiners-up for the honours list in the district, having made an increase of 71 per cent. in membership over the previous year. They secured the second place. thereby obtaining £5 as a second prize towards the tent funds. Bro. Evan Evans was also handed emblem in recognition of having fulfilled the office of Chief Ruler for the term of three years. The tent presented Bro. Ivor C. Thomas. Teify Villa (member of Juvenile Tent) with an emblem' of the order on the occasion of his leaving the neighbour- hood for South Africa to join hi, father. Rev. W. D. Morris, C.M., one 1)f the founders of the tent, made the various presentations, and uttered ap- preciative remarks. He was very 'pleased to see the cause of Recliabitism progressing in the district, and he hoped that even greater success would crown their efforts.

HIRWAIN. PULPIT. — On Sunday last the Kev. J. O. Evans, of Trehill, officiated at Bethel C.M. Church. In the evening the reverend gentleman delivered a sermon to the children on the text, "The Lord is my Shepherd." CRICKET. The Hirwain Juniors Xl. opposed Cwmdare on Tuesday even- I ing last at the Cwmdare Ground. The local eleven, which was constituted of many reserves, had the ill-luck of losing. This is their first defeat this season. PICNIC. The young people of Bethel Church visited the quaint city of Hereford on Saturday last. They travelled by car through Brecon and Abergavenny. The secretarial duties were ably performed by Miss S. J. Owen. TEA. — On Thursday last the mem- berg of the Hirwain Town Silver Band held a tea at St. Lleurwg's Mission Room. There was a large attendance, the proceeds being towards the new Instruments', Fund. Mr G. G. John catered. PERSONAL. On Saturday week a large number of Hirwainites welcomed the home-coming of Messrs Evan and

MOUNTAIN ASH POLICE COURT. Thursday, June 26.—Before Sir T. Marchant Williams (Stipendiary), Qaptain Gwilym A. Evans and Mr. II. Morris. SCHOOL OFFENCE. Alexandra Lawrence, who did not appear, was fined 10s. and costs for not sending his child to aehool. BREACH OF COLLIERY RULES.— Oyril Thomas was charged with a breach of the colliery rules at Messrs. Nixon's Navigation Colliery on June 5th last.- Thomas Doward, overman, saw defend- ant riding on a shackle on that date. Only a few weeks ago a hoy was killed through doing a similar thing.—Fined 20s. and costs. DOGS NOT UNDER CONTROL. John Phillips and Ada Britz were fined 2". 6d. including costs for allowing their iogs to be out and not under proper control. THROWING STONES. Reginald Clarr, Penrhiwceiber, was charged with bhrowing stones in Penrhiwceiber Park. P.S. John said a number of children were walking about at the time.—Fined 2s. 6d. including costs. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. Nellie Alambro, in Oxford Street, Moun- tain Ash; John Jones/in Jeffreys St., Mountain Ash; Ernest Brown, in Jeffreys St., Mountain Ash; Geo. Mit- chell, in Penrhiwceiber Road, Penrhiw- seiber, 10s. and costs each; Dennis Burns, drunk only, in Penrhiwceiber Road, Penrhiwceiber, 5s. and costs; Evan Williams, in Station Terrace, Pen- rhiwceiber, 10s. and costs. SERGEANT'S SMART CAPTURE.— Hugh Lewis and William Thomas were charged with making and settling bets on the highway. Thomas was defended bv Mr. Wm. Thomas, Aberdare.—P.S. Ryan stated that on June 20th, at 10 a.m., he and P.C. Beynon concealed themselves in a lane, close to the allot- ment gardens off Aberdare Road, Moun- tain Ash. About 11.30 he saw Lewis come up the road with another man. rhey stopped close to him, and he heard them talking about bets. Between 11.30 and 1.30 25 men came up and handed slips and received money from fcho defendants. In a little while he went round the lane and arrested both. On Lewis he found slips relating to 138 horses running that day. He also had i "Sporting Chronicle" and a pay-out book. He had taken £6 odd that day, and altogether had £ 23 Os. £ Hd. on him. —P.C. Beynon corroborated.—Mr. W. Fhomas urged in defence of Thomas that tie was not a bookmaker. He had only made a bet of a shilling or so.- The Stipendiary believed Mr. Thomas's de- Fence, and fined Thomas 10s. and costs. Lewis was fined £ 10 and costs. STEALING COAL.—Lily Davies was charged with stealing coal from the Penrikyber Sidings, the property of the Penrikyber Colliery Co.-P .S. Beedles saw the defendant filling a sack with coal. Her husband was a collier, and had coal from the Colliery Co.—The de- fendant, crying bitterly, said she would tiever come there again.—Fined 10s. SELLING CIGARETTES TO A CHILD.—Florence Rabaiotti, Penrhiw- ceiber Road, was summoned for selling a packet of cigarettes to a child under thrt age of 14 years. P.C. Roberts proved the case, and the Stipendiary considering it a serious case, fined the defendant 20s. and costs. GIVING BEER TO A CTIILD.-Hy. Phillips, Penrhiwceiber, was charged witeh giving beer to a child under the age of 14 years. The defendant did not appear, but had sent his wife, and the case was heard in his absence.—P.C. Roberts stated that on June 9th last he was in Penrhiwceiber Road, and saw Phillips go into the Park Hotel, leaving his child outside. Presently he came outside with a pint of beer and drank some himself. He then offered some to the child, who drank out of the cup.- The Bench fined Phillips 20s. and costs. MISKIN FAMILY SQUABBLE. Stephen Davies, 1 John Street, Miskin, summoned John Thomas, of the same ad- dress, for damaging his garden.-Davies said he had a garden near the house. On Tuesday week John Thomas was in his garden, and tore up 17s 6d worth of vegetables, and left them there. De- fendant had been on the spree-" the previous days. He (witness) was de- fendant's father-in-law, and he had ad- vised him not to get drunk. Defendant and his wife (witness' daughter) lived with them. Defendant had been to U big meetings" on Monday, and came home drunk late that night. Early the following morning the defendant went out through the back door, and pulled up the plants as stated.—Mr A. Prosser, who defended, questioned Davies with the view of proving that he had locked defendant out, and had refused to give him his working-clothes. Witness denied this, and added that he had not pre- vented his daughter going to live with defendant in another house. He was quite willing to let her go, and she was willing to go, provided her husband found a suitable home and gave up the f b drink.—Mr Prosser submitted that there was some provocation.—The Stipendiary replied that there was no provocation at all. Defendant had told Mr Prosser a pretty story, but he (Stipendiary) did not happen to believe it. Defendant was a worthless fellow, and he (the stipendi- ary) did not know what his wife had seen in him to marry him. He would have to pay 20s and ;e2 costs, or go to prison for a month. TYNTETOWN AFFRAY. William Davies; 14 Wall Street, Tyntetown, was summoned by Frances Morris, 2 Mil- bourne Street, Tyntetown, for assault. —Complainant said she had occasion to send defendant from her house. When she met him later he called her bad names, struck her down, and afterwards kicked her on the ground.—Mrs Parry and other witnesses were called to corro- borate.—For the defence a Mrs Griffiths said she heard Mrs Morris threaten to make blood spout." Stipendiary: That sounds like Shakespeare. (Laugh- ter.)—Defendant was fined 40s and costs. A MORRIS AVENUE QUARREL. — Elizabeth A. Parry, 73 Morris Avenue, Penrhiwceiber, represented by Mr W. Thomas, Aberdare, summoned Mar- garet Seymour, of the same street, for using bad language towards her. —Mrs Parry said that Mrs Seymour spat on her clothes, and taunted her about her bro- ther having a girl in trouble. Defend- ant afterwards used vile language to- wards her.—Miss Mary Jane Davies and Mrs Rose Thomas, Morris Avenue, gave evidence for the prosecution, and Eliza- beth Lewis for the defence.—Defendant was fined 10s and costs, and bound over to keep the peace.—For a similar offence Michael Lyneham was ordered to pay 10s and costs. DESERTION. — For deserting the Roval Garrison Artillery Fred Dixon was remanded for an egeorf.-William Lloyd, deserting the Royal Anglesea Engineers, remanded for an escort. ONE MONTH EACH.—Alb. Davies, Aberdare, was sent to prison for not obeying nn order of paying 5s. a week towards the upkeep of his child, who had been sent to a Reformatory School. —Wm. Evans, Mountain Ash, was sent down for a like period for owing 24s., arrears on maintenance of his child at Quakers' Yard School.

PENRHIWCEIBER CHAMBER OF TRADE. A meeting of the above was held on W ednesday evening, June 25th, Mr T. J. Bryer in the chair. The other members present were: Councillor Evan Morris, J.P., Guardian John Williams, Messrs J. P. Davies, H. E. Morris, S. Bond, J. Fauthan, Thomas Evans, H. Welsford, T. J. Evans, D. E. Davies, with Mr Marcus Davies, secretary. Re the closing of the local Post Office at 1 p.m. on Thursdays.—A letter had been received from the Postmaster of Pontypridd stating that the letten sent to him from the Chamber had i been forwarded to the proper quarters, and would receive attention. Re Mountain Ash Carnival and Fete.— A letter was read from Mr J. Lloyd, assistant secretary, asking the chamber for their support in making the fete a success.—Mr J. P. Davies proposed that this chamber give a subscription to the District Nursing Fund, inasmuch as the tickets sent down to the chamber for dis- posal arrived too late.—The motion was seconded by Mr Thomas Evans, and carried. Proposed Sheep Dog Trial.—On the proposition of Mr J. P. Davies, seconded by Mr T. J. Evans, it was decided that the whole of the chamber form a com- mittee to assist the original committee. —Carried. New Member.—Mr J. Williams, hair- dresser, was enrolled as member. (,Y1&¥'

MOUNTAiN ASH CHECKWEICHERS AND CHARITY. "Sympathetic Worker" writes as fol- lows Your readers will remember some time ago the dismissal of 61 aged workmen from Messrs. Nixon's Moun- tain Ash Collieries. Since then 19 of that number have been passed as able- bodied and have accordingly been rein- stated at their work. It has been free- .suggested in the place that some scheme should be promoted in order to get a few pounds to benefit those of them who are in real need. A meeting was called last Thursday evening by Mr John Jefferies for the purpose of carry- ing the scheme into operation. 'Honest John,' always to the fore in charitable matters, had obtained permission from tho manager, Mr. Thomas Williams, to sell tickets in the works. He had also been promised a bioscope show free of cost, and all the artistes had promised to attend without fees. Naturally one would expect, with such a splendid start and a little help-the sort that is always worth a ton of pity-the benefit would be a great success. What was the result of the meeting? Nil, abso- lutely nil. Not a single checkweigher turned up, nor did any of them respond to the summonses. Two committee- men, Messrs. E. Mantle, 6 Pamela St., and James Jones, 3 Phillips St., were the only ones present. The questions that are now being asked are Where were they? Why didn't they respond? Perhaps the answer will be given later, and while the grass is growing the horses will be starving. These men have fought for the Federation, and have passed the 'show cards constables' with honour to themselves. Cannot something be done, and at once?"

MOUNTAIN ASH. PERSONAL.—There was a large con- gregation at Canaan English Cong. Chapel, Miskin, on Sunday evening, when the pulpit was occupied by Mr. Ira J. Mann. This young man is a native of Penrhiwceiber, being the son of Mr. Reuben Mann (G.W.R., Moun- tain Ash). With him it is certainly not the case of a prophet without praise in his own country, for he made a good impression on Sunday night. Mr. Mann is leaving on Thursday for Mel- bourne, Australia, sailing from Liver- pool by the Persic. He is by nature a preacher, but he started life, like many others of our great preachers, as a collier. He worked for some time in the collieries at Mountain Ash. After- wards he joined the G.W.R., but for the last two years he has been a student at Cliff College, Calver, Sheffield. His many friends wish him every success in the great work he has taken up. INTERMENT. The interment of Mr. David Thomas, Primrose Hill, whose portrait and a brief appreciation in Welsh appears in another column. took place in Caegarw Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon. The deceased was one of the oldest inhabitants of the place, and was 81 years of age. The chief mourners were Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Thomas, Cardiff, son; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Griffiths, Cilfynydd, daughter; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Thomas Bishton. son; Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Parker, Car- diff, grand-daughter; Miss Ceinwen Thomas Parker and Miss Iris May Parker, great-grand-children Mr. li vs Thomas, Trimsaran, brother; Mr. D. S. Lewis and Mr. Joseph Lace, Nis' n. s Cardiff Office. The Revs. Isaac Bevan, Bethel, Miskin; J. Phillips, Beth--i-ii-i and Michael Williams, Cilf ny-ii. were the officiating ministers. The bearers were: Messrs. Evan Morgan, Joeph Lace. Tom Richards and John Long- man. Beautiful floral tributes were received from The widow, and a wreath from each son, the daughter, nd the grand-children; Manager and Staff of Messrs. Nixon's Cardiff Office; Moun- tain Ash Nixon's Staff; Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Lewis. Glancynon Hotj! Alis. Chapman. Cardiff Mr. & Mrs G wdym Thomas, Cilfynydd; Mr. and M I". Dd. Evans, Aberdare; Mrs. Morris. Dqi-i-gn Las; Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Williams, Troedyrhiw. and the members o! Metiiel Congregational Church, Miskin. The funeral arrangements were carried out under the personal supervision of Mr. Frank Mills, assisted by Mr. David Evans.

PENRHIWCEIBER. GOLF. A well-attended meeting was held on Monday evening for the purpose of forming a golf club. Mr E. O. James presided. Spendid links have been ob- tained near the Llan Farm. The secre- tary pro. tem. is Mr E. E. Williams, and the treasurer, Mr Jeffries HERMON. — The annual preaching services of Hermon Welsh Methodist. Chapel were held on Sunday and Mon- day last, when sermons were preached by the Rev. Daniel Davies, Pentre, and the Rev. D. Hughes, B.A., Bryndu, Anglesey, The singing was conducted by Mr Samuel Davies, A.C. Mr D. Erasmus presided at the organ. HOMING. The Homing Society flew their old birds' race from Rennes (France), a distance of 257 miles, on Saturday last. The following is the result:—1st, W. Jones, velocity, 1,034 and 861; 2nd, Bates, 1,023 and 1,002; 3rd, Bowen and Lloyd, 1,016; 4th, Gratland Bros., 979. W. Jones wins 5s yearling pool, also an oil painting for the best old bird average. Bates wins 6d and 5s open pool. Bowen and Lloyd win Is pool. R.A.O.B. A very pleasant evening was spent at the Royal George Lodge on Tuesday evening last, Bro. Golledge, C.P., presiding. Bro. Glanmore Jones, who is one of the star turns at the Public Hall, Mountain Ash, this week, delighted the brothers with his ex- cellent repertoire. The other brothers who added to the harmony were: Austin, C.P., Vaughan, C.P., and Robbins, K.O.M. The lodge closed with a link of 34. CYCLING ACCIDENT. Mr John Jonee, Pentwyn Avenue, Penrhiwceiber, met with a serious cycling accident whilst returning from a run to New- bridge, Mon. Coming into Hengoed he was thrown from his machine, and alighted on his head. He was brought to the Mountain Ash Cottage Hospital, and was medically attended by Dr Ben Phillips-Jones. He had received severe injuries to the skull, but is progressing as favourably as can be expected. OBITUARY. We regret to record the death of Mr Phillip Fine, the second son of Mr and Mrs Fine, of Penrhiw- ceiber Road, which took place early on Tuesday morning after a very brief ill- ness. The deceased was but 18 years of age, and was very popular with all with whom he had come in contact. He was attended in his illness by Dr Ben Phillips-Jones. Great sympathy is felt for his father and mother. The former is at present recuperating in London from the effects of a serious operation which he had undergone. The remains of the young man will be conveyed to the Jewish Cemetery at Cardiff. WEDDING. A very pretty wedding was solemnised on Saturday last, the contracting parties being Mr Gabriel Jones, of Miskin, and Miss Hannah Davies, of 55 Glanlay Street. The cere- mony was performed at Nazareth Chapel, Mountain Ash, by the Rev. E. V. Tid- man. The bride was charmingly at- tired in a nicely made navy blue costume, and hat trimmed with plumes. She was accompanied by the Misses Roberts, who, acted as bridesmaids. The duties of best man were carried out bv Mr Daniel Davies, brother of the bride. The wedding breakfast was par- taken of at the bride's home. Later in the day the happy couple left for Weston-super-mare, where the honey- moon is being spent. EXAMINATION KHSULTS. xne results of the Glamorgan County Council evening school examinations are as follows: -Mining, stage 1, Fred Jason Mann, 1st class; Jesse Cobley and Al- bert E. Pritchard, 2nd class; David Richard Hughes, Richard E. Lewis, and Thomas Williams, 3rd class. Stage 2, Frederick Blackmore, 1st claSs; David Charles Thomas, Tom Keen, and George Yorath, 2nd class; William John Roberts, 3rd class. Geology: stage 1, Edward Lewis, Fred Jason Mann, Frederick Blackmore, and George Yor- ath, 1st class; David Charles Thomas, William John Roberts, and Tom Keen, 2nd class; Jesse Cobley, David R. Hughes, Albert E. Pritchard, and Rich- ard E. Lewis, 3rd class. R.A.O.B. A farewell concert and presentation were held by the brethren of the Royal George Lodge at the Park Hotel last Friday, the occasion being the departure to America of Bro. E. Salvage. Bro. J. Rosser presided. A capital programme of music was gone through. Overture, Bro. Tom Power; song, Bro. Marshall Price; toast to Royal Family, Bro. John Rowlands; song, Mr William Bayliss; 6ong, Bro. William Davies. Toast of the guest, proposed by Bro. E. J. Gullidge, and Bro. F. C. Robbins responded. Song, Bro Thomas Lewis. Bro. J. Rowlands presented Bro. E. Salvage with a gold pendant, suit- ably engraved, and Bro. Salvage suitably responded. Song. Bro. Peter O'Neil. Oomic song, Bro. H. Morgan (encored). Songs, Bro. J. Cowan, Messrs H. Mor- gan, William Davies, Peter ONeil, Tredegar Y. Mountain Ash at Duffryn Grounds on Thursday, June 19th. Tre- degar: A. Williams, b Chowles, 9; S. Davies, not out, 12; R. S. T. Greenson, b G. Williams, 1; H. Fine, not out, 3-; extras, 4; total for 2 wkts, 29. Rain stopped the play and the match aban- doned. Llantwit Vardre v. Mountain Ash. Played at Llantwit Vardre on Saturday, 21st June. Llantwit Vardre D. Main- waring, b Gibbon, 0; J. H. Harrison, b Chowles, 7; G. Hamm, b Gibbon, 0; E. Jenkins, b Chowles, 1; R. Rowlands, b Chowles, 0; D. Chubb, b Chowles, 0; J. W. Skinner, b Gibbon, 0; C. W. Stephens, b Chowles, 1; C. Rees, b Gib- bon, 6; F. Lewis, b Chowles, 0; C. Ileee, not out, 4; extras, 1; total, 20. Chowles, 6 wkts for 6 runs; Gibbon, 4 wkts for 13 runs.—Mountain Ash: G. J. Williams, b Stephens, 2; A. Mulrey, b Hamm, 5; C. Bve, lbw, b Hamm, 0; A. Gibbon, run out, 1; H. C. Chowles, run out, 1; W. Eynon, b Stephens, 0; P Williams, b Hamm, 0; W. R. Evans, b Stephens, 0; H. Eynon, b Stephens, 0 D. Griffiths, not out, 0; Ben Tiley, c Lewis, b Hamm, 0; total, 9. Stephens, 4 wkts for 6 runs; Hamm, 4 wkts for 3 runs.

5th Battalion theWelch Regiment. Aberdare Detachment. Orders by Lieut.-Colonel M. Morgan, Y .D., for the week ending Saturday, 12th 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 p.m. Wednesday RlPÍ'mts' 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. For Duty: Lieut. A. O. Mander, Sergt. P. Thomas, Corpl. D. Evans. Next for Uuty: Lieut. A. 0. Mander, Sergt. J. Done- van, Corpl. D. R. Williams. (Signed) R. D. WILLIAMS, Lieut. Commanding E" Company.

barwioss for Sunday Next. $T IGHLAND Place Unitarian Church, L *1 Aberdare. Morning at 11 Even- ing at 6; Sunday School at 2.30. Preacher, Rev. E. T. Evans (pastor). Chapel Anniversary at Green St. Wesleyan Chapel, ABERDARE, on SUNDAY, JULY 6th, at 11 and 6. Preacher: Rev. JOHJJHUCH MORGAN (Ex-chairman of Districts and Member of the Legal Hundred). A HEARTY WELCOME.

ABERCWMBOI. CHORAL. Messrs John Henry Wil- liams and Daniel T. Jones are the secretary and treasurer respectively of the Abercwmboi Girls' Choir. and ,not as stated in our last issue. ACCIDENTS. On Monday last while working as a collier at the Deep Duffrvn Colliery, Mr Ernest Meredith, Park View, met with a nasty accident to his foot. A full tram of coal jumped the rails, and went right over his foot. He was attended to by Dr Horgan.—Master Brenig Griffiths; the eldest boy of Mr and Mrs W. R. Griffiths, was run over by a bicycle, and. sustained a very nasty smack on the head. He is lying very ill at present.

CWMBACH. "Y COR MAWE." In addition to names which have already appeared in the "Tarian and "Leader," there lives at Cwrnbach another member of Caradog's H Cor Mawr" in the person ot Mrs Rachel Evans, of Gladstone Villa. She sang alto, and belonged to the Swansea section. Her maiden name was Miss Rachel Anthony.

ABEROARE. PROMOTION. Acting-Sergeant T. Canton has been promoted to the rank of full sergeant. OLYMPIA. The hackney mare, Bromley Bell," the property of Mr D. Rees Jones, Aberdare, stood third in a very strong class open to the world at the International Show at Olympia last week. OUTING. On Monday the Soar Sundav School journeyed to Porthcawl for their annual outing. A large num- ber turned up, accompanied by the minister, the Rev. T. Eli Evans, and they had an enjoyable day on the sands. The arrangements were ably carried out by the secretary, Mr Willie Williams. ST. ELVAN'S. At this church on Sunday morning the Te Deum was sung to Goss in F and the Benedictus to Woodward in E flat. In the after- noon the annual guild service took place. The 5pecial preacher was the Rev..1. S. Longdon, M.A.. rector of Barry. At the evening service the Canticles were sung to Bunnett in F. Mr Longdon again occupied the pulpit. OBITUARY. The death of Mrs Mary Hannah Jones, Bryn Terrace. Resolven (late of Aberdare, and sister of Mr Gwilym Jones, Monk Street, and Rev. Daniel Jones, Dawliah), took place on Tuesday at the early age of 37 years. The funeral took place on Mon- day at the Aberdare Cemetery. The officiating ministers were the Revs. Mr Williams, Resolven, and D. Silyn Evans, Aberdare. The mourners were: Mr Evan Jones, husband: Messrs Gwilym Jones and John Jones, bro- thers; Jack liowells, nephew, CWlIl- dare Council School; Thomas Hooper, father-in-law; Tom Jones, A lie ram an Daniel Morgan, Thomas Morgan, and Gwilym Lewis, Resolven; John Wil- liams, New Tredegar; Daniel Jones, Nantynioel; John Jones, Ferndale; Joseph A. Lewis, Merthyr Vale Council School, and David Lewis, Aberdare. A number of friends from Resolven and Aberdare attended the funeral. The deceased's brother (Rev. Daniel Jones) failed to attend owing to his being in Switzerland. The deceased leaves a husband and three children to mourn her loss. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr John Zaeharijih, Aberdare.

TRECYNON. SILOH. — Two powerful sermons were preached at Siloh Congregational Church on Wednesday evening by the Rev. D. Mindon Davies, Waunarlwydd, and the Rev. Avaon Thomas, Onllwyn, in connection with the County Congre- gational H Cnnanfa," held at Hirwain on Wednesday and Thursday. There was a good and appreciative audience present.

NO TEA LIKE Quaker' Tea OF ALL GROCERS.

MOUNTAIN ASH. "KING OLAF." A cheque for over tloo has been handed to the Cottage Hospital, the result of the King Olaf concert. There is also a further small sum to be handed over. ACCIDENT. The son of Mr and Mrs Davies, Cadwaladr Street, met with an accident, thereby sustaining a fracturo of the bawe of the skull. The unfortunate lad was passing along the road leading to the old gardens, when an iron gate fell on him. He now lies in i critical state at his home. WEDDING.—A very pretty wedding V.KS solemnized at Brynmawr Parish (•l urch last Monday week, the con- tracting parties being Mr. Bert Meal- ing, third son of Mr. and Mrs. George Mealing, hairdresser, Mountain Ash, and Miss Flossie Howe, youngest daugh- ter of Mr and Mrs. Howe, of Queen St., Nantyglo. The bride was accompanied b. Miss Fanny Clarke, and Mr Wm. Rowe. brother of the bride, acted as best man. About twenty sat down to breakfast at the home of the bride. Litter the happy couple left for Weston- super-Mare. to spend the honeymoon. I

ABERCYNON. GOLF. The annual meeting of the members of the Abercynon Golf Club took place on Friday evening at the Workmen's Institute. The chair was occupied by Councillor T. W. Jones, and amongst those present were: Messrs O. R. Jones (secretary), D. Evans (treasurer), T. R. Wigley, W. E. Thomas, D. J. Harris, S. G. Collis, H. Wilkins, Clem. Jones, J. P. Maddocks, and the Revs. J. R. Hughes and J. E. Jones. It was decided that the links used in future would be the ones near Llanfabon, and not those at Gilfach- rhyd. The secretary, Mr O. R. Jones. I was instructed to invite the Ynysybwl members to the new links. PARISH OF ABERCYNON. The annual Sunday School treat of St. Donat's Parish Church took place on Tuesday at the Penpark Fields. The children of the Church met at St. Douafe for a service and address, which was eloquently delivered by the Vicar, the Rev. D. Ellis Jones, who impressed upon the little ones the great I need in the twentieth century of men of the stamp of John the Baptist, who constantly spoke the truth, boldly re- buked vice, and patiently suffered for the truth's sake. Over a thousand chil- dren and Church parents attended. The dren and Church parents attended. The sports, consisting of races and tugs of war, were thoroughly enjoyed. CRICKET. A magnificent game of cricket was played on Saturday after- noon last at the Ynysybwl Cricket Field between the Cynonites, Abercynon, and Ynysybwl. The bowling on both sides was excellent, Wallace Humphreys and Bob Pugh for Ynysybwl, and Tom Smith and Haydn Currie for Abercynon, creating records. The scores were as follows: -Abercyno-n: W. R. Jones, 7; H. Currie, 0; W. Evans. 9; R. Lewis, 2; Tom Smith (captain), 0; Thomas, 2; Idwal Llovd. 3; Will Lloyd, 2; Redvers Kelly. 0; Ernest Callon, 1; E. O. Evans, 2; extras, 3; total, 31. Yn- ysybwl S. Howells, 4; J. Williams. 0; Robert Pugh, 0; Geo. Steele, 0; Tom1 Davies. 0; Fred Davies, 1; Wallace Humphreys, 0; H. Pugh, 0; A. Breeze, 8; L. Price, 5; B. Lloyd, 1; extras, 1; total, 20. The Cynonites won by 11 runs. PRESENTATION. On Wednesday evening, the 18th inst., at the Work- men's Hall, Mr Havelock Robinson, chief clerk at the Dowlais-Cardiff Colliery, was presented by the workmen of the colliery on his departure to Cheltenham to take up the, position of sub-post- master. The secretary was Mr E. Wal- ter Keel. Councillor William Evans occupied the chair, and was supported on the platform by Guardian W. C. Dyer. After an address by the chair- man, solos were given by Mr J. C. Powell. Ynysybwl; Miss Annie Thomas, Mr Evan Lloyd, Mr John Morgan, Miss Annie Thomas, and Mr Evan E. Jones. Duett, Mr Evan Lloyd and Mr John Morgan. Mr Havelock Robinson was presented with a beautiful piano. Mrs Tudor Davies, in making the presenta- tion to Mr Robinson, said she had at all times found him a hard worker. They Annie Thomas, and Mr Evan E. Jones. Duett, Mr Evan Lloyd and Mr John Morgan. Mr Havelock Robinson was presented with a beautiful piano. Mrs Tudor Davies, in making the presenta- tion to Mr Robinson, said she had at all times found him a hard worker. They had worked together on the Hospital Committee as representatives from Aber- cvnon.—Mr Brixey, on behalf of the j workmen, presented him with an illum- inated address, bearing on it the photos of recipient, Mrs Robinson, and the two children, the Dowlais-Cardiff Collierv. and the Workmen's Institute. Mr Brixey remarked that Abercynon was losing one of its best citizens, one who was highly respected by all.—Guardian Dyer said he had known the recipient for several years. Good work was done by him as secretary of the Colliery Ap- proved Society and also as a repre- sentative of the District Hospital.—Mr E. Walter Keel read the address, which was as follows:—"To Havelock Robin- son. Esq.—The workmen and officials of the Dowlais-Cardiff Colliery. Abercynon, desire to express' their sincere ap- preciation of Mr Havelock Robinson upon his removal from the district. Mr Robinson has been an employee in the office of the colliery for 18 years successively, filling most worthily, as the result of merit, all the positions up to chief clerk. His repeated promotions were the reward for diligence, per- severance. honesty, reliability, amia- bility. He was secretary of the colliery sick fund, and since the in- ception of the Workmen's Approved Society, under the National Insurance Act, was its secretary, and he was, also the colliery representative upon the Glamorgan County Insurance Com- mittee appointed by the Insurance Com- missioners. He was also the represen- tative for the colliery workmen upon the Pontypridd Cottage Hospital Management Committee. In many other matter? appertaining to local affairs he has exercised the greatest tact and ability. All the workmen and officials deeplv regret his departure, but 1 it is with the greatest pleasure that they 1 wish him every success. Signed, • Bruce Jones (agent), Tudor Davies (manager). Ben Davies, William Evans 1 (chairman). George Ferguson. Christo- pher Price. D. J. Price, W. H. James, i W. C. Dyer. Geo. F. Livesey, James I Jones. A. Bradley. J. L. Price, Thomas I Brixey. John Evans, John Rhys Mor- gan. David Thomas, Enoch Williams • (treasurer). Steve Games, and E. Walter Keel (secretary)."—Mr Robinson suit- ably responded amidst loud cheers.—Mr Tudor Davies, on behalf of the Manage- ment. spoke in glowing terms of Mr Robinson's energetic services.—Mr W. G. Powell then gave a recitation. A vote of thanklll to the chairman was moved by Mr G. F. Liveaey, and seconded by Mr James Price. Mr Haydn Wood ac- companied.

MEMS FROM THE MOUNT. A correspondent suggests that the Darran Las comedy smacks of the flavour of "The Taming of the Shrew." To whom did the paving stones be- long? While Dai was playing Tommy I y Dodd they were missing, and even the lady claimed them. Has anyone ever seen Idris playing three handed snookerr Never in doubt." A lady of Caegarw who had half a dozen eggs sent home found to her sur- prise that one of them was hard boiled. The chicken that laid that egg is herebv chided for such disgraceful conduct.. Prominently displayed in a Mount fruiterer's window was the following de- scription: "English Tomatoes, grown in Spain." What price Spanish Onions grown in England? A lady in Kingcraft Street writes me that her only son was 19 years of age last Monday and that the Prince of j Was a^so age on Monday and that her boy is very much like His Royal Hignness. I happened to be born on the same date as the German Emperor, but that is the only particu- lar in which I resemble the Kaiser. A gentleman who professes some skill in the art of billiards, sat down and swallowed "the rest." Never in doubt. Whatever is the matter with the Mountain Ash cricketers r Look at the paltry score of 9 runs thev were dis- missed for, and by Llantwit Vardre of all teams. A suggestion to the team- call up some reserves from the Higher Standard or the County School team. The Mount boys had the distinction of gaining 7 ducks at Llantwit. Some- body suggests that Mr. Ernie Edwards frightened the players with his ban- tams. Lewis, of the Higher Standard team, tor the third time this season, scored IS runs. Very consistent Lewis. Con- sider yourself promoted to "the old firm." Boulton, for the Higher Standard, took 8 wkts for 9 runs, and Tom Jones for the County School 6 for 6 runs. Hugh Mulvey had the honour of being top scorer, with .3 runs out of a grand total of 9 runs.

New Theatre, Aberdare. Pictures by Mr. Cherry Kearton. Mr. Cherry Kearton "hunted big game." Not with rifle or shot-gun, hut with a camera. Into the Jungles of India Mr. Kearton carried his picture- camera, and brought back moving pic- tures of wild elephants and man-eating tigers. Over the mountains and prairies of "Wild West America" Mr. Kearton continued his "moving picture hunt." Bears climbed trees in the Rocky Mountains in search of food, un- consciously posing for this intrepid photographer. We see the largest herd of buffaloes now in existence, roaming along a mountain side and staring at us as they stared with amazement at Mr. Kearton while he aimed his film-gun at their midst. Joining Buffalo Jones and his American Cowboys. Mr. Kearton travelled through the forests and plains of British Enst Africa. &4" ''Y'W-1Y'¡.¡;«' When the bioscope was invented, he, and his brother, Richard Kearton, suc- ceeded in taking a remarkable series of moving pictures of birds and the smaller British fauna. Owing to the success of these pictures, Mr. Kearton and his brother were summoned by the King (when Prince of Wales) to lecture before the Royal Family. On his trip into British East Africa, Mr. Kearton met with the expedition under Cdlonel Roosevelt, the most famous and distingushed American "big game" hunter of to-day. Of Mr. Kearton's African trip and its results, Col. Roosevelt says, a really phen- omenal record of a really phenomenal feat." These pictures will be exhibited at the New Theatre next week.

Willis Hopkiui, of Ohio, TJ.fS.A- Wks two gentlemen left the village about three years ago. They intend staying at Hirwain for three months, and them return to America. VICTORIA HALL. The programme a.t the local ball this week is headed by Seymour and Mead, Comedy Duo, in their popular sketch, The Soldier and the Maid. Their quaint ways and peculiar style are quite unique. The! principal pictures are: "Red Saun.dentP Sacrifice," featuring love and duty; "Kings of the Forest," a powerful dramatic episode. Comedy is represen- ted by "Ca«e of Burglars and Shock- in!l? Coin plaint," which are found to be very interesting. The orchestral music is of the latest. A journal of recent events comple.tes the programme.