The Aberdare Leader

Rhigos Horae Astray. • Alfred Smith, Rhigos, was ordered to pay 10s. and costs for allowing a horse to stray in Brecon Road, Hirwain.

Persistent Cruelty.-Case from Codre- aman. David John Davies, Gooseberry Hill, Godreaman, was summoned by his wife foi persistent cruelty, and she also asked for a separation order. Mr. T. W. Griffiths appeared for the wife and Mr. W. Thomas for the hus- band. Mr. Griffiths said that the parties had been married three years. The hus- band had beaten his wife on several oc- casions. Last Monday week he came home drunk, and after some conversa- tion assaulted her. They had one child and the wife was in a certain condition at present. The defendant had never provided his wife with a home. They lived in apartments with defendant's mother and father-in-law. Mrs. Margaret Davies, the wife, said that the unpleasantness took place owing to defendant's drinking habits. Last October he assaulted her, and again last Monday week, when he gave her a black eye. Stipendiary: Why ? Complainant: Because I went to the "Bonky" after him at stop-tap. Mr. Griffiths explained that the "Bonky" was the Fforchneol Arms. Mr. W. Thomas produced a small round stick, and asked complainant whether she had not blackened her own eye by struggling with defendant. Complainant said no. Mr. Thomas: You are a Roman Catholic P—Yes. Mr. Thomas: Is the real grievance due to the fact that you were married in a register office?-No. You wanted him to come to the Roman Catholic Church? I never asked him to come since I am married. Stipendiary: Did you ask him before you were married?—Yes, he was willing to come then. (Laughter.) Stipendiary: Where would your mother be when he was beating you?— The last time, my mother was in a Sing- ing Festival, and my father was in work. Complainant said she was prepared to go back if her husband provided a home for her, but she would not go to live with her parents-in-law. The Bench made an order of 14s. a week.

Cwmbach Rabbits. John Lewis, Pantygerdinen Farm, Cwmbach, summoned John Hughes, Richard Hughes, and Rees Williams, Blaennantygroes, Cwmbach, for tres- pass. Lewis said he saw the three men on Sunday, June 22nd, trespassing in search of game on land belonging to him. The defendants had four dogs. and they were sending the dogs after the rabbits. The defendants went through his hayfield and damaged the hay. Stipendiary: Are there many rabbits on your land?—Just a few. Stipendiary Well, they don't do any good to your land. Don't you want to get rid of them?—Yes. Stipendiary: Perhaps the defendants knew that and thought they would help you. (Laughter.) But Aey went through my hay. The Bench fined the defendants os. and costs each.

Trespassing en the C.W.R. Daniel Morris, Percy Ingram, and Samuel Haven, three young men, were summoned for trespassing 011 the G.W. Railway. Mr. Baker Jones, Newport, prose- cuted for the G.W.R. Donald Hill, porter, said he was oa dutv on May 12th at Fforchneol Cross- ing. He saw the defendants walking along the railway, and they were throwing stones. He gave chase and caught Ingram, who gave the wrong name and address. The three defendants were fraed IJ., each including costs.

Winter Lectures. Mr. W. H. Fenton gave notice of I motion that the Chamber institute a series of lectures during the winter session, for members of the Chamber, on business topics.

Fresh C.W.R. Train Facilities. Mr. F. Potter, general manager of the G.W.R. Co., had sent the following letter to Mr. Edgar Jones, M.P., and fr. Jones had forwarded it to the Chamber of Trade:- "As promised when I had the pleasure of seeing you a short time since, the representations then made in regard to train service facilities Tiave been carefully considered, and I have no doubt you will be interested to know that it has been found possible to ar- range something in the direction of meeting the wishes expressed in connec- tion with the time-table for the sum- mer months to be brought into oper- ation on and from the 12th July. The following trains will be run daily:— 10 p.m., Merthyr to Cardiff; 11 p.m., Cardiff to Merthyr; 10.40 p.m., Merthyr to Ahernant, 11.10 p.m., Abernant to Merthyr, I instead of on certain days only as at present. Improvements will also be effected as follows in correspondence of G.W.R. and L. & N.W.R :-The 8.55 a.m. train from Hirwain will start at 9 a.m., ar- rive at Merthyr at 9.27, and connect with the L. & N.W. new train leaving Merthvr at 9.42 a.m. for Nantybwch and Ahergavenny. The L. & N.W.R. Co.'s 7.55 a.m. train from Abergavenny Junction will arrive at Merthyr at 9.21 a.m., and connect with the 9.30 a.m. G.W. train from Merthyr to Swansea. I need hardly say that it is our desire to meet the convenience of passengers j in such matters as far as it is possible to do so, and it is hoped that the addi- tional and improved services as to which intimation is HOW givex will lie appreciated and that tho to which they are taken advantage of will be sllch as to justify their (,ontinso

Counofl, Chamber of Trade, L.C.B., and the Blocks. The following is the full ted sO the letter &Piit to the Local Government Bn rcl last month:- Th« Aberdare U.D. Council kariif acquired power to run a tramway service are now laying the rails, etc., and at a r-ocezit meeting of the Oouncil they decided by 8 votee fco ft to lay wooden blocks instead of gran- ite blocks along a portion of the ro-sto in front of the Council Offices, at an extra cost of A Town's Meet- ,1 -:1. .L ing was convened on the :!Öh Jaay to protest against this decision of the Council. The protest was carried with but 5 or 6 dissentients. On 27th May, however, at a special meeting of the District Council, their resoluticm was confirmed, in spite of the decision of tho Town's 'Meeting. Another Towm'n Meeting was then held on ud June to further protest against the action of tho Urban District Council, and the en- ctosod resolutions were unanimously c,! rr '(-,d. This second Town's Meeting was the largest of its kind ever held in the district, and you will seo from the resolutions that the ratepayers feel very strongly on the matter. In spite, however, of the strong protest of hun- dreds of ratepayers the District Coun- cil persists in laying these wooden blocks outside their own offices. As Secretary of the Chamber of Trade, a body which representa a large proportion ot the biggest ratepayers m the district, I have been instructed to place these facts before you, and to ask you if you would be good enough to advise u as to the best way to give effect to the-protest of the ratepayers, and whether it is not possible to pre- vent this unnecessary waste of public money. The only argument lor laying mese wooden blocks is that the noise of the traffic over the granite blocks would disturb them at their meetings. They are only there a few hours a week, yet they think they deserve special con- sideration. There are several schools along the line of route, where the chil- dren are educated day after day and for many hours a day, but the Councillors seem to think that the noise of the traffic over the granite blocks will not affect them at all. Yours faithfully, E. II. EVANS." The L.G. Board replied as follows:— I am directed to acknowledge the re- ceipt of your letter." (Laughter.) Chairman: We shall have to wait and see, I suppose. Mr. T. W. Griffiths The Council will hear of it, undoubtedly. The Chairman said it would be well to watelf the visit of the auditor, when the item for wooden blocks would be considered.

Medical Profession and Fixed Fees. Dr. Trevor Cory, president of the local Medical Association, wrote that the request of the Chamber of Trado had been considered by his Association, but that they had decided that the medical men could not give their medi- cal skill for a fixed sum per annum for attending members of the Chamber. It would be derogatory to the honour of the profession to accept such a proposal.

1 Aberdare Police Court. Wednesday, Joly 2nd.-BeinTo Sir T. Marchant Williams (Stipendiary), Mr L. N. Williams and Mr. Owe. George.

Bookie from Merthyr." Percy Jacobs, Merthyr, was sum- moned for leafing a horse and Tan un- attended in Seymour Street, Aberdare. P.C. Evana said that at 10 p.m. on 18th June he saw a horse and van un- attended in Seymour Street. After waiting for some time, Jacobs turned up, and witness apoke to him. Defend- ant said: "What's the matter? I am Percy Jacobs, the bookie from Merthyr. Everybody knows me." Witness told him he would be reported. The Bench imposed a fine of is. in- eluding costs.

Motor Cyclist Fined. Wm. Geo. Penny was summoned at the instance of P.C. Sullivan, Cwm- aman, with driving a motor cycle with- out the necessary lights. P.C. Sullivan said he saw him in Fforchaman Road. There was a side- car attached to the cycle, and there was no light on the car. Defendant said he had a good front light on, and he never noticed that the other light was out. Fined 2s. 6d. including costs.

Only One Light. John Bennett was summoned for not having two lights on his brake, which he was driving down through Cardiff Street, Aberdare, at 12 midnight on the 21st June. Fined 5s. including costs.

No Red Light. David John Davies was seen by P.C. Francombo driving a furniture van through Canon Street at night. There was no rear light. One horse was in front pulling the van, and there was a horse behind the van. Davies was in charge, and witness asked him where was his rear light. He replied that he knew nothing about it. The Stipendiary, in fining defendant 5s. including costs, said that no rear light could very well be atached, unless it be suspended to the horse's tail. (Laughter.)

Drunks. Patsy Curran, in Cardiff Street, Uierdare, 58. and costs. Thomas Wil- liams, in High Street, Aberdare, 5s. and costs.

"Casey and It." I.L.P. Convivial at Aberdare. Under the auspices of the Aberdare Branch of the I.L.P. a very enjoyable and edifying musical evening was spent on Mondav at the Aberdare Market Hall. It was termed "an evening with fiddle and piano." Mr Matt Lewis presided in the regretted absence of Mr J. Keir Hardie, M.P., who was unable to be present owing to an important division in the House of Commons that night. The chief figure of the evening was Mr. W* Hampson, better known as "Casey" of tlie "Labour Leader," who combines the qualities of a superb vio- linist and a racy; writer. He went through a long programme of violin selections, which included the familiar Welsh airs, "Harlech," "Llwyn On," and "Y Gwcnith Gwyn"; the Irish airs, "Wearing of the Green" and "Boyne Water"; the Scotch favour- ites, "Annie Laurie" and "Strathspey," besides many classic items from the works of the chief music masters, ancient and modern. He was continu- ally and loudly applauded. Miss Dolly Pickard performed her work well as accompanist on the piano. Preceding the concert was a tea, at which the following were the tray- holders Mrs. Ted Davies and Miss Marion Bruton; Mrs. Matt Lewis and Miss M. M. Jones; Miss Ruth Davies and Mrs. T. B. John; Mrs. Dd. Evans, G. & L., Mrs. Davies and Mrs. Suther- land; Mrs. (Dr.) Pritchard and Miss Jenny Phillips, B.A.; Mrs. Enoch Jones and Mrs. Nicholas; Miss C. Rig- by and Miss Gwenny Howells; Mrs. Roger Jones, Mrs. W. W. Price, and Mrs. J. H. Parrington; Miss W. Rich- ards and Miss S. Davies, Robertstown. Cake Cutter, Mr. Bowden. Bread and butter cutters: Mrs. John Rees, Mrs. Tom John, Mrs. Bowden, Miss N. Harris, Mrs. Chew. Tea brewers: Messrs. John and Isaac Griffiths. Stewards and ticket collectors, Messrs. Ted Davies, Matt 'Lewis, H. Male, R. Male, W. Lawrence, A. Wing, Tom Davies, J. Meredith, W. J. Williams, Roger Jones, John Rees. The secre- tary was Mr. J. Coombes.

Aberdare Football Club and Players. BY "OPTIMIST." I hear on good authority that the directors of the Aberdare Town Foot- ball Club have parted with the services of Jeffreys, their able goal-keeper, who has been transferred to the Queen's Park Rangers for a considerable sum of money. However, the Bristol Rovers will have the biggest share of the transfer fee. This will prove a surprise to followers of the local club, many of whom fairly idolised Jeffreys by virtue of his admirable displays. The ques- tion of the moment is: Who will be Jeffreys' successor? Will Bilson and Goodwin be seen with the Darians next season? I fancy the former prefers to stay at Barry, for whom he has already played many matches. This will prove a drawback to the local club. As for Goodwin no one yet knows definitely whether he will retire from the game or remain with the locals. Griffiths has informed a locat gentle- man that he will be seen playing against the Darians next season. Be that as it may, I have faith in the dir- ectors of the club that they will secure the best talent obtainable in order to build up a powerful team. In the meantime Mr Cas. Jones is making preparations for acquiring new players. I feel convinced that all will be well with the club ere long. Last Saturday the members of the Aberdare Church Cricket XI. secured another League triumph on the Aber- cvnon Cricket Grounds. The Darians totally eclipsed their performance of the previous week, and compiled the grand total of 102 runs against Aber- cynon, who failed to .respond" with any- thing more than 50 runs. Ward Davies was again the hero for the Darians, scoring 27 runs, whilst Tommy George took six wickets for 24 runs.

College of Violinists. In the examination held under the auspices of the above College, Masters Albert Tatam and David Thos. Davies, both of Mountain Ash, gained the Graduate Certificate with honours. Both are pupils of Mr. Bert Phillips, Aberaman.

Abercynon Milk Case. David Price, milk vendor, of Aber- cyron. was summoned at Merthyr on Tuesday for selling mHk deficient in butter fat to the extent of six per cent. A farmer stated the milk had not been tampered with in transit from the cow to where it was delivered by the farmer. Fined 20s. inclusive.

NO TEA LIKE 'kr IT aI BY ALL QROOERft.

Aberdare Chamber of Trade. Loeal Government Board and the Wooden Blocks. The monthly meeting of the Aber- dare and District Chamber of Trade was held on Tuesday evening, Mr. C. R. Vicary in the chair, supported by the vice-presidents (Messrs. A. E. Ilarmston and T. W. Griffiths) and Mr B. H. Evftfis (hon. secretary).

Transit of Cattle. The Board of Agriculture wrote in reply to a communication concerning the above, and the letter was referred to a committee consisting of the butchers and cattle-dealers who are members of the Chamber of Trade.

Italians and Sunday Trading. I Mr. Gwyddonwy Evans gave a com- ] )rehonsive report of the conference ( leld at Cardiff to deal with Sunday t rading. Mr. Evans was the delegate .eprementing the Chamber at that con- i 'erence. He said that it was called for 1 :he purpose of inaugurating a national < campaign to suppress Sunday trading, ( ind that the conference was a very re- l)resentative one. The discussion burned round several phases of the question, one delegate suggesting that grocers be asked to open on Sundays. That would act as a- leverage to force the question to the front, and command the authorities to take action. An in- stance was given of an' Italian who started in this country with only 2/6 in his pocket. He was now doing a huge trade, and was making more on a Sunday than the other six days put to- gether. It was really too bad that we should give the right of asylum to these Italian ice-cream vendors, who really murdered us in our trade. They were buying up commanding positions, and a delegate knew of one who offered the landlord double the rent that was previously paid. The result was that the tenant was turned out and the tenant next door had to pay a similar rent. (Shame.) Mr. Evans added that a resolution was ultimately passed viewing with alarm the increase in Sunday trading, and calling upon the Government to in- troduce a Bill to prohibit same. Mr. J. A. Lloyd moved a vote of thanks to Mr. Evans for his exhaustive report, and Mr. A. E. Harmston seconded. The motion was carried.

Earlier. Opening ef Post Office. Mr. W. Kenshole had a motion on the agenda "That the Post Office Authorities be asked to open at 7 a.m. instead of at 8, having regard to the 7.30 a.m. G.W.R. train, and the fre- quent necessity for sending away early telegrams." Mr. Kenshole was not present, and Mr. T. W. Griffiths submitted the motion in his place. The motion was seconded and car- ried.

Shop Hours Act. It was resolved to ask the Council to suspend the operation of the Shop Hours Act for 3 days prior to August Bank Holiday.

Cwmbach. Mr. W. U. Lewis referred to the con- tinued isolated state of Cwmbach. He would like to know what progress had been made with regard to erecting a railway platform there. Cwmbach people were neglected more than any section of the district. They had no cars, and they would not have any trams. Mr. R. L. Berry said that the plans of a platform were ready, but the Council would have to construct an ap- proach road first of all.

The Civic Sunday. The Chairman referred to the cele- bration of the above last Sunday as a most successful one. He had, however, expected more members of the Cham- be • of Trade to be present, but he understood that Mr. Miles, the High Constable, had discouraged too full an attendance of various bodies, fearing the accommodation at Trinity would not be adequate. Mr. T. W. Griffiths: The High Con- stable is very pleased with the event.

Vote of Condolence. Mr. R. L. Berry moved, and Mr. J. Vincent seconded a vote of condolence with Mr. M. W. Morgan, a member of the Chamber, on the death of his wife.

Cricket. GLAMORGAN LEAGUE. The Church eleven brought off an- other very smart win on Saturday, when they defeated Abercynon on their own pitch bv 52 rum;. Out of a total of 102 compiled by the Darians, Ward 102 compiled by the Darians, Ward Davies was top scorer with 27, Bob Nash running him close with capital innings of 18. The deadly bowling of Tommy George was again responsible for the small score put up by the Cynonites, taking 5 wickets for 27 runs. With the assistance of Mr Parsons, who accounted for 3 wickets for 22 runs, this pair bowled throughout the innings. Scores: ABERDARE. Tom Price, b. Wilkins 8 Woodcliffe, b. Davie 1 Ward Davies, c. Thomas, b. Taylor 27 Fred Stone, c. Tucker, b. Wilkins 1 Gwilym Davies, b. Davie 3 Bob Nash, b. Shipton 18 W. Parker, b. Wilkins 2 L. N. James, b. Davies 2 Jack Havard, not out 6 E. Parsons, b. Wilkins 2 Tom George, b. Davies 9 Byes 23 Total. 102 ABERCYNON. Tucker, c. Price, b. Parsons 6 Owen, b. George 1 Richards, b. Parsons 1 Taylor, c. L. N. James, b. George 2 Davies, b. George 8 Thomas, b. George 9 Shipton, b. Parsons 10 Wilkins, not out 8 Powell, b. George 4 Kelly, run out 0 Rogers, run out 0 Extras 1 I Total 50

The Gloster Arms Case. Light Sentence on Aberdare Publican. At the Glamorgan Quarter Sessions held at Cardiff on Tuesday, before Mr. Rhys Williams (president) and other it stices. David Williams, licensed victu- aller, Glosters Arms. Aberdare, was charged with keeping or using the pre- mises for the purpose of betting Mr. A. T., James (instructed by I Messrs. C. and W. Kenshole), who ap- peared to prosecute, said that a police- constable in disguise had witnessed betting in the house, and that the place was raided. Mr. Trevor Hunter (instructed by Mi Wm. Thomas, Aberdare) defended It was stated on behalf of the defend- ant, who suffered from an infirmity, that he had hitherto conducted his place veil. Defendant had been engaged for many years as a County Court bailiff. Supt. Rees. on being railed, gave the defendant a good character. The defendant pleaded guilty, and a fine of £5 and cots-ot to exceed £10 ;iltogether-,A-as imposed, the Chairman stating that the bench had decirled to deal leniently with the defendant in view of the representu lions made on bis bahalf by counsel.

Suffrage Meeting at Aberdare. Rongim Urged on by Resectable Type." With regard to the above sneering, reported in another column, "An On- looker" writes aa follows:- A hugo crowd assembled! o* the Square, Friday, June 27th, hoping to have the pleasuro of hearing };L. Keating Hill and Miss Trot (Orejawner, Women's Freedom League). Ilul it not been for a few your^ hb kmew no better, and who viere irged on by some four or fiTíj of the "resp^et- | able type;" we' shonld not kivo ne away disappointr>d. Mr. Idwal Thomas, who sure kis aeaistance by acting as thahtntm. showed by his chivalroue deedi* and words the stuff he is made of. and won the respect of those of the crowrf not »•> well .acquainted with hinn. It is strange that a land which is, to-day, making a stand for what she calls religious liberty, should be deaf to the demands of those women who are enduring great sufferings and soorn 1:\0 that life may hold out something better for the sweated worker and ker twin sister, the white slave.

New Theatre, Aberdare. ROYAL ITALIAN GRAND OPJIKA ) COMPANY. Great interest is being Wke* thill week in the return visit of Mr F. Gastellano's Royal Italian Grand Opera Company to the Ntw Theatre. This time the company has been aug- me n ted bf the addition of Signora I Dirgis, the Swede Nightingale; Signor Ventura, the new Caruso, who made his debut with the company during their three weeks' stay at Cardiff re- cently; Mr Aubrey Standing, the cele- brated English tenor from the Moody Manners Opera Co.; and Mr IJursail. the English baritone from the Chas. O'Mara Opera Company. Ou Monday evening the company opened their re- pertoire with an able performance of that difficult, yet sublime, opera, en- titled "Ernani," which is acknow- ledged to be Verdi's masterpiece. There was a good gathering present, and the four acts were followed with rapt at- tention and keen delight. The cast included: Elvira, Signora Barone, Aberdare's favourite soprano; Ernani Caudit, Signor D'Ottavi, the powerful tenor; Carlo, King of Spain, Signor Vail, who is one of the greatest bari- tones of the world; Silva, a Noble Spaniard, Signor Vittori, who possesses a rich basso voice; D'Riccardo, Signor Fragari, and Glovarina, Signor Boffini. Signora Barone delighted her hearers with a very beautiful solo. The next feature was the appearance of Signor Tail, the baritone, who electri- fied those present with a spirited solo. He and Signora Barone also gave a. duet. Then Signor Ottaví joined the pair, and a most enchanting trio was sung. They were forced to re-appear in response to a vociferous encore. TTie play throughout was exceedingly well sung and well acted. The eostmllefo; worn in this opera were most beautiful and reminiscent of the mediaeval period. The orchestral accompaniment was sublime. On Tuesday evening a large and fashionable gathering enjoyed the per- formance of the famous opera, H igol- etto" (music by Verdi). The principal feature of the opening act was the charming rendering of Cara Nome by Signora Dirgis. She was instantly a great favouriate with the audience. She was admirably supported by Signor Vail, as the Duke's Jester, and the pair had to respond to vociferous en- cores. Signor Ventura, rhe new tenor, I held the audience spell-bound with a rendering of the famous song, a translation of which is Brightly the I Pearly Springs." He, too, became a huge favourite. He well sustains the appellation of Caruso the Second." However, the chief hit of the evening was the rendering by the quartette. Signoras Rirgis and Evarti and Signors Vail and Ventura. It was really mag- nificent. Signor Vittori's powerful rich bass voice was also gi-ckit ly in evidence. The finale of the performance by Signora Dirgis and Signor Vail was both touching and ear-haunting. On Wednesday evening the company performed a new piece, entitled" The Barber of Seville." During the re- mainder of the week they uerforin "Maritana" (in English), TI Tro- vatore," Lucie of Lammermoor, "Faust," and "The Bohemian Girl."

n Aberdare Empire. An exquisite round of "movies" and three excellent turns make up a very fine programme at the above place this week. The turns are Kviusya's petite entertainers in a pot-pourri of mirth, winding up with their famous teeth and hair speciality, in which Miss Kvaska lifts and bears bv the hair a real naval gun whilst fired, the weight of which is 300 lbs. This is indeed a re- markable turn, and deserves the ap-' plause it nightly receives. A very fine pair of mirth provokers are Baker and Dasalps. the pavement pntterers. Their patter is thrilling, and their singing is delightful. A very good and appreciable turn is Carmen and Redman, the vaude- ville entertainers. The pictures tor the first part of the week are as fol- lows:—"Love and Varsity," Sweet Waters of Europe," Revolutionary Romaiice," And his wife came back." The star feature film this week is Engine of Destruction." The or- chestra overture is "Defiance" (Meher).

Haggar's Coliseum, Aberdare. A most pleasing programme of pic- tures is shown this week at the above delightful place of entertainment, which is being cooled during the hot weather by the electric fans installed in the building. During the first three nights of the week the star feature film was the great melodrama by the Nordisk Co., entitled The Three Artistff- It is a striking picture shown in three parts, which tells the story of the cruel revenge inflicted upon a lady artiste by her jealous husband, who eventually meets hi" doom. By special request the film depicting the Aberdare Chambsr of Trade outihg is being shown, which is quite true to lifp. This (Thursday) night will be shown for the first time the star film. en- titled U King Baggott," ill the new Magdalene, adapted from the famous novel by Wilkie Collins. Mr Cyril Yorke, the enterprising manager and guide, is well to the front with bi, witty explanations, whilst Mr Tom Sage, the accompanist, gives an able rendering of selections from the Quaker Girl."

PRINTINC OF EVERY DESCRIPTION neatly and promptly executed of the "Leader" and "Terlan" OMet. PRESIDENTS LUHU ana LRUT HDENUMHC. IKoumt-t; £ &i.ML Ash Grand Open Air CARNIVAL & FETE under the iluspices ef the Mountain Ash Tradesmen's Association, will take place at the Qulfryn Crove on Thursday, July 10, 1913 Proceeds in aid of District Nursing Fand. DAY AND NIGHT FIREWORKS. "i Grand Parade at 1 p.m. to start from DUFFRYN SCHOOLS and proceed to Penrhiwceiber and back to Grove. BABY MILITARY GRAND SCHOOL SHOW. TOURNAMENT. CHILDREN'S TABLEAUX. Sports, liorse Show, Grand Parade. Variety Shows, Tug-of-War. DANSIMG ON THE GftfEN, ^rr^„MBanBd"in Evvity FORMS may be had of Mr T. J. Edmunds, Solicitor; John Lloyd, Emlyn Homst; T. Emrys Jones, Emporium; J. W. Thomas, Bridge Housa D. Hay, Hatter. Admission: Adults 6d., School Children 3d. The "Biggest ,olixpennyworth Ever Offered.

St. Margaret's, Mountain Ash The members of St. Margaret's Sen- ior Band of Hope have been successful m winning the Diocesan Challenge Ban- nH' for the third year in succession, so that according to B.O.H. rules they should now retain it as their own pos- session.. They have also the honour of having v.on the new banner, which was made and presented for the first time last year. St. Margaret's B.O.H. now stands in the unique position of having gained both the Diocesan Banners at one examination. These banners are awarded to the branch whose members obtain the four first places on the list in both Intermediate and Junior Sec- tions at the annual examination of the Church of England Temperance Society. Appended is a list of the members of the Senior Band of Hone-all of whom vere swocessful at the recent examin- ation. They were taught by Miss Meg Sinnett Jones :— Position of St. Margaret's in the Diocesan list: Intermediate Section—1, Gertrude Mulvey; 2, Elizabeth M. Mills; 3, Dorothy E. Price; 6. Edward G. Gib- SCll; 6, Thomas Jones; 9, Norah K. Hollow ay; 10, Alice Griffiths; 10, Al- bert E. Hay; 15, Bessie Edwards; 15, Vrlith. Evans; 21, Violet A. Biddle; 23. Edith Greenwood; 30, Get bin Jones; 33, Morgan J. Morgan; 36, Dorothy Dnry; 38, Ida May Bolton. Junior Section: 1, Artemesi.a TSarley 2 Olive James; 5. Cassie Earley; 5, Lilian M. Morgan; 8, Violet May Wil- I kins; 11. Edith E. Bartlett; 13, Alice M. Morris; 19, Violet Notherway; 26, Annie M. Mulvey; 28, Esther Gillard; :t3, Alfred Howells; 39, Violet Weeks, j

Up and Down the Valley. ABERDARE. WITH WARM WEATHER comes sore feet. A perfect fitting Shoe is THE remedy. Half-sizes a speciality. Call at Lewis', the Shoe Specialist, opposite Poet Office, Aberdare. CARMEL (B.). Mr Edward Ro- oorts,t of Cardiff College, occupied the pulpit at Carmel on Sunday last, preaching forcible and timely sermons. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOUR. Last Thursday Sirs David Jones ably occupied the chair at Carmel C.E. So- ciety, when there was a good attend- ance, including many new juniors. Mrs Prosser read a pointed paper, de- noting that True Success" was ac- quired only by having God iiy our lives. Comments were added by the chairman, Messrs T. A. James, H. Bryant, T. Reston, and M. Parr. This (Thursday) evening tho topic is H The Power of Love," when Mrs David Jones (the C.E. secretary) will give the paper. All interested an invited to these profit- able meetings.

CWMBACH. SPRING CLEANING.—Finest stock of nil kinds of paints, wallpapers, and varnishes. The cheapest place.—Emrys vans, Victoria Square. PERSONAL. The Rev. J. Myddfai Jones, of Dowlais, has accepted a unani- mous call to become the pastor of Ebenezer Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Church, in succession to the Rev. R. Roberts, now oi Glyncorrwg. DEATH. — We announce with regret the death of Mr William Williams, Bridge Road, which took place on Mon- day last. Deceased was a faithful mem- ber of Bryn Seion Church, and was highly respected in the place by all. THE INTERMENT of the mortal re- mains of Mr Richard Doughton, Car- niarthen, and late of Bridge Road, Cwmbach, were interred at the Aber- dare Cemetery on Tuesday last. The Rev. Joseph James, Bethania, officiated.

ABERAMAN. NOW IS THE TIME to see the best dection of wallpapers in town. Won- derfully cheap. Also paints, varnishes, ..Üs, etc.-Emrys Evans, Aberdare. ADVICE TO THOSE about to take their holidays.—The most useful gar- ments to take with you on account of the unsettled weather are: A smart knitted sport's coat; a smart tailor-made ( ostume; a reliable rainproof or silk oilskin coat. Special show of the above this week at J. M. Evans', Gadlys Road. TIILDREN'S TREAT. The local ciu ps of the Salvation Army gave their Sunday School children an excellent < reat on Tuesday last at the Army Hall. Tht> affair was in the capable hands of Sanderson, who was assisted bv Mrs Bradlev, Misses Martha and M ury Hooker, Mrs John, Mrs Messer, Mrs Thornell, Miss Priscilla Hooker, ,1!1d Mrs Nicholas. Mr Messer brewed Hi" After tea games, etc., were dlll.1 if. SALVATION ARMY. On Sunday tli- services were in charge of Envoy Evans, the converted gaol- bird." On, Monday the annual tea was held .it their hall, and a large number sat at the tables. Trayholders: (1) Mis-es Alary and Martha Hooker; (2) Mr< James Elton and Mrs Prescott; (3) Mrs John and Mrs Bradley; (4) Mrs George Hammonds and Mrs Henry navi,>< Bread and butter cutters, Mrs j J. Davies, Mrs Harper, and Mrs VV. I Kainert. Cake cutter, Mrs Hooker. i M ilk and sugar, Mrs Thornell and Mrs Nicholas. Jellies, Mrs James Messer. I rea brewers, Messrs George Jones and James Messer. Ticket collectors, Itoaars Edward Johns and J. Messer. Alter tit. tea a musical evening was tiold ail Beulah Church (kindly leaif. The Aberdare Salvation Army's silveff Band, under the conductorship of lAr W. Cleaves, was present. Kr J. Harries, photographer, Aberdare occu- pied the chair. Adjutant Didn pre- sided at the organ. The band apened by playing "Happy Day." A reoitatiea was given by Miss C. Elton. «atitl«4 "Comrades True." Solos by tfcrs W. Cleaves, Mrs H. Andrews, uul Mrs William Veranda. Instrumeat-AIt solos, Messrs W. Adams and William Cleaves, bandmaster. Duet, Mr and Mrs Johns. The Aberaman )<otgst<TX sang the "Fountain." The &Uerdare S.A. Band played The Victory, Old Times," The Waarrbide March," H The Friend," and "Engliak Melodies." The programme was under the supervision of Captain 9ta«de>r5»B. the commanding officer.

MOUNTAIN ASH. TURN YOUR ATTENTION this way. Your requirements in aunimer suitings promptly attended in a practi- cal way by practical J Davies and Son, Prvce Street. GENUINE JEWELLER'S SALE. Charles Atkind, watchmaker, anil jewellet, has for 16 years been in busi- ness in Oxford Street. He is tAisrtlv re- moving to splendid premises, opposite the Taff Vale Station entrance. The public are invited to inspect the bar- gains. Three Shillings in the X reduc- tion off all purchases. FAREWELL. large awnber of railwaymen and friends were at th- G.W.R. station, Mountain Ash, 08 Monday morning to wish tkeir lat- workmate and friend, Mr Jame* Webber, good-bye. Mr Webber has bee* 'promoted to a post on the G.W.R. al Exeter. PERSONAL. We are pleaded t8 state that Mr Millar has retained t* his duties after a rather sharp illnet??- The public using the G.W.R. station* Mountain Ash, are all familiar witk Foreman Millar, and his absence is ai once a cause for enquiries. He if almost quite fit again. PARISH CHURCH. Hotir Com- munion was celebrated in St. Margar- et's Church last Sunday morning at o'clock. Matins was intoned at 1* o'clock by the Rev. J. Thomas, vicar of Treliarris. The Te Deum was siilf to Russell, and the Benedictus t* Troutbeck. Evensong was conducted by the Rev. J. Thomas, who piy,&cked elo- quent sermons, morning and evening- The Canticles were sung to Garrett, in E- AMBULANCE EXAMINATION. The ambulance classes held at tb. Mountain Ash Workmen's Institute were examined on Mav 29th last by J)1 D. R. Thomas, Taffs Well. The follow- ing successes are announced —Fir*^ aid Certificates: Messrs W. Tanston* (chairman), E. J. Doward (secretary'' G. Wrentmore. R. Bartlett, J. Wil- liams, J. Mellish, Con. Rowe, Luthef Lewis, Griff. Thomas, Wotijiv Car- penter. Vouchers: Messrs W. ITayeilnl and John H. Thomas. The examina- tion and its results have been hailed with tremendous satisfaction, and it lg hoped that the vast amount of iiitere-41 created will fje continued. The secre- tary, Mr E. J. Doward, has worked hard, and great credit is due to him- The lecturer is Dr Hugh Davien-Jone*- THE HOLIDAY SEASON looks like being a good one. Don't be out holiday without a holiday suit. Call McGregor's Toggery Shop, Oxior" Street and Commercial Street. MOUNTAIN ASH CARNIVAL. Boom, boom, boom; that is the only way to express the coming carnival and fete. There is no mistake about ik and the shot is never in doubt. The arrangements for the "day out" iiro perfect, and the Tradesmen's Associa- tion is working quite smoothly t. "send off" the affair on July 10th w It) a sound that shall redound to tb. credit of the town and to all tbos. immediately concerned in its organisa- tion. There will not be a dull moment from beginning to end—unless Yoll make it yourselves. When you've fin- ished dancing attendance on one party-* Willie Greenwood's band will ena bl« I you to dance attendance on another. sporting day, a jolly day, a well-mixed- up day, and, above all, you are helping the Nursing Fund—none of your PIty required, just a little help.

PENRHIWCEIBER. OBITUARY. We regret to record the death of Mr Edward James, news- agent, Penrhiwceiber Road, which occurred last week. He was employed as a miner at one of the local collieries, and recently took over a newsagency business. The interment took plac on Tuesday. At a meeting of the Aber- dare and Merthvr District Newsagents Association, held at Abercynon 00 Tuesday, a vote of condolence with llrfl James and family was passed.

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