The Aberdare Leader

Aberdare Cinema. A Marchioness Townshend Story. It is particularly interesting to watch the development of a successful man's business. His methods and his attend- ance to what are, apparently triviali- ties, enlists the attention of the man in the street. We have, for some time past, watched the business career of Clarke's the Man, and endeavoured to solve what, on the face of it, appears like an extraordinary mystery. His un- bounded popularity and his excessive zeal to touch the pulse of the people has appealed to the public in the most marvellous manner. He never allows all opportunity to please his large aud- iences slip hy, and this extraordinary alertness has placed him on a pinnacle that many men have spent a whoM life- time in trying to reach. Clarke's the Man goes into the minutest details of a picture-house business with a whole- hearted energy. He seems to know the mainspring and hairspring of the whole works, and what is more his pub- lie knows that he knows. He caters the classes and the masses, for the elders and the children, and, by the way, what a treat it is to see the happy laces of the Aberdare kiddies at his Saturday matinees. The words of Shakespeare may here be aptly quoted, Tis not in mortal to command suc- cess, but lie 11 do more, deserve it." NN-elconie, thrice welcome is Clarke's, the man to Aberdare. He shows noth- ing that a man may not take his sweetheart to see or a father his wife or daughter. Besides, most of his pic- tures are educative in the highest degree. The public need no further assurance on these facts, when they see the magic words, "Clarke's the n; in attached to any poster or ad- vertisement. 1'or next week, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings, at tremen- dous expense, Mr Clarke has secured a picture illustrating a story, specially written by Marchioness Townshend, entitled The House of Mystery." It is a drama full of the most startling events and crammed with interest from start to finish. One wonders at the temerity of Clarke's the man in go- ing lor such expensive films, but the only possible answer to that is--he knows. On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings another beautiful film, "Cymbeline." will be shown. All lovers of Shakespeare, the immortal bard of Avon, should see this picture. Written round one of his masterpieces and pictured with remarkable faithful- ness, this should rivet the attention of students of the world's greatest play- wright. As we said before, most of Clarke's the man's pictures are educa- tive, and scholars and students should not miss this great opportunity. On Saturday, July 19th, the chil- dren s matinee will take place as usual, when in addition to the great films, other pictures of comedy, beautiful scenery, and natural history will he .shown: There are also presents to be given. The lucky boy will receive a splendidly made spliced handled cricket bat and the lucky girl will receiVe a handsomely finished tennis racket and ball. Who dare contradict, after that, the well-known phrase, "Clarke's the Man?"

ABERDARE CINEMA. MONDAY, TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, A E li I JULY 21st, 22nd and 23rd, 1913. THE HOUSE OF MYSTERY BY THE MARCHIONESS TOWNSHEND. THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY, TL T5T T T 1VT XT JULY 24, 25 and 26, 1913. JL J, TX MZj » ■ J,^| Pf # CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE 230-10.30. PRICES AS USUAL. C.A..JB:'S TrjHTJE:

ilRTHS, MARRIAGES and DEATHS BIRTH. ARNOLD.—At La Grange, Texas, on July 3rd, 1913, to Mr and Mrs M. H. Arnold, a daughter. AC K N OW LEDGMENTS. LEWIS.—Mrs. Martha Lewis, widow of the late Mr. Thomas Lewis, 15 Bwllfa Road, Cwmdare, desire to thank the many friends who expressed sym- pathy witli her in her recent sad bereavement. Gl> IFFITHS.—Mr. George Griffiths, 20 llwllfa Dare Terrace, Cwmdare, the husband of the late Mrs. Annie Griffiths, begs to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy ten- dered to him in his recent sad be- reavement, and also floral tributes sent. THOMAS.—Mr. Thomas Thomas and daughter, 73 Harriet Street, Tre- cynon, beg to acknowledge the numerous messages of sympathy for- warded to them in their recent sad bereavement. IN MEMORIAM. POLKINGHOKNB.—In over loving mem- ory of our dear husband and dada, who passed away on July 14th., 1912. From his loving wife and daughter, Lou and Milly. Some day, some time our eyes shall see The face so sweet to memory; Some day we'll clasp him by the hand Just over the better land. POLKINGHORNE.-In loving memory of William Polkinghorne, the beloved son of Mrs. M. A. 80well, of 30 Byron Street, Cwmaman, who died July 14th., 1912. Not gone from memory, gone from love, But to a Father's home above. From Mother, Brothers and Sisters.

ftervioes for Sunday Next. HIGHLAND Place Unitarian Church, Aberdare. Morning at 11 Even- ing at 6; Sunday School at 2.80. Preacher, Rev. J. Park Davies, B.A., B.D., Pontypridd. OPEN SUNDAY—Aberdare Brother- hood, July 20.' 3-4, Rev. J. Ellis on "Paul's Friends and Foes." Solo- ist, Miss Megan Davies (1st prize win- ner at Eisteddfod); song, "Comfort." At 6.0, Rev. J. Ellis on The Second Coming of the Lord Jesus." A very hearty invite to everybody to both ser- VIces.

u_ Another Open Letter TO THE GIRLS AND BOYS OF THECYNON. I My Dear Young Friends,— 1 promised you last time to mention some books which would be interesting for you to read. I will take for granted that you have a catalogue. So, look into page 89. You will see there, in hi.t!. letters, the words "Class J" (Juven- ile Literature). This means, books for the young people. You will notice I don't say "young children," but young people. It is very funny to think that »U you children are always so anxious to be big men and women. More funny still is it to hear us, the grown up people, always wishing we were chil- dren again, like you. However, some ef us are trying our best to keep young all the time. And do you know? The surest way I know of to keep young in spirit and life is to read the books that you delight to read, and try to think tl thoughts you think. Now for the books. A beauiful book in picture and stories is No. 68, J, "100 Bible Stories for Children." Get it, and mind to have clean fingers when turning over the pages. Those of you who know your Bible well, may like some other books. No. 74 J is good—"Giant Sun and His Family." Do you know, we belong very closely to this giant, and in this book you will get to know what a wonderful fellow this big old giant is. No. 73 J is another one you boys should read. Its title is, "The Boys' Guide." This book is full of useful information about almost everything a boy likes to do. It would open your eyes to many things you never thought of before. In case there should be a rush for this book, and you fail to get it, don't be dis- appointed. Ask for No. 2 J, "The Boy's Book of Inventions," or No. 45 J, "Autobiographies of Boyhood." If YOIl girls and boys of Standards 5, 6 or 7 have tired mothers, who have worked very hard during the day, and fathers who arc fatigued after coming home from their hard and dangerous work, ask them to sit down for half an hour ov so, and read out to them stories from "The Tree Dwellers," "The Early Cave Men," and "The Later Cave Men," Nos. 89, 90 and 91 respectively. !f your younger brothers and sisters vvil] listen, also, read out "Grimm's Tales," No. 15 J. Old Grimm's is a wonderful book. If you want to know what the wolf did to the seven young kids, look in Grimm's. If you want to know the history of "The Brave Little Tailor," "The Cat and the Mouse," or ti-e old favourite, "Cinderella," get r Grimm's. Now, I know, most of you like to be clever, and are anxious to show that you know a lot of things. If you'll get the book, "Nature Myths," No. 76 J, you will learn "Wliv the cat always falls upon her feet," "Why the white hares have black ears," "Why the parrot speaks," "Why the tail of the fox has a white tip," and "Why the bear has a short tail." Oh, dear, it would take a long time to mention all the "Why's" given in this book. I I think this is enough for the present. Get the catalogue, and you will find a large number of other books which you can read. There are the old favourites, which I haven't mentioned. Most of you know of those.—Yours, etc., JOHN DAVIES, Aberdare. Attendance Officer.

HIRWAIN. PULPIT.Alr Richard Bell, of Tre- vecca College, officiated at Bethel (C.M.) Church on Sunday last. OUTINGS. The members of the local churches, Rarnoth, Soar, Bethel, Nebo, Tabernacle, and Zion visited Swansea on Monday last. The St. Lleurwg's Church choir travelled by brakes to Brecon. ACCIDENT. Whilst playing on the Bute Railway on Saturday last a serious accident befel Master Evan Sedgemore, of Manchester Place. Somehow he stumbled in front of a locomotive, and but for the quick action of Mr Evan Dyton, the driver, he would have been killed outright. The wheel caught his leg, and Dr Thomas found on examina- tion that his shin-bone had been broken. FOUND DEAD. It is with regret that we announce the death of Mr Evan Evans, of 84, Brecon Road. De- ceased had a paralytic stroke on Sunday afternoon last, whilst his daughter. Miss Rebecca Evans, was in church. Upon her coming home she found hiji lying lifeless in the house. Dr Ieuan Thomas was in immediate attendance, but de- ceased had passed away some time be- fore. We sympathise with the bereaved relat ives. TEA PARTY.—The members of St. Lleurwg's Church held a tea on Thurs- day last at the Mission Room. The trayholders were: Mrs (Rev.) R. Dewi Williams, Misses Annie Johnson, Lily Bishop, and J. Evans; assistants. Misses F. Tuckfield, M. Price, and R. Jones. Cutters, Mrs Blewett, Mrs Geo. James, Mrs Bishop, Mr Morgan D. Johnson; brewer, Mrs Hardwicke. After the tea the children, headed by the Hir- wain Town Silver Band, paraded to the Cottage Fields, where they were re- galed with sweets, etc. Throughout the evening the band rendered selections. The secretary was Mr Morgan D. John- son, and the treasurer, Mr Reginald James. INTERMENT. — On Thursdav last the mortal remains of Mrs Rees Thomas, of 2 Manchester Place, were interred at Aberpergwm Churchyard, Glyn Neath. Tne Vicar of Hirwain and the Vicar of Aberpergwm officiated. The following were the chief mourners: — Mr Rees Thomas, husband; Mr and Mrs J. R. Thomas, son and daughter-in-law; Mr and Mrs R. Price, Mr and Mrs T. Davies, sons-in-law and daughters; Mr and Mrs T. Davies, Glyn Neath; Mr and Mrs Richard Davies, Hirwain; Mrs Davies, Cwmgwrach, sister; Messrs Perkins and Willie Rees, Cwmgwrach, nephews; Mrs Mills, Seven Sisters; Mr and Mrs Gill, Neath; Mr and Mrs W. Hopkins, Neath; Mr J. Howells, Cwmdare. There were also five grand- children present. A large concourse of friends met the funeral at Glyn Neath Station. VICTORIA HALL. A vstrong pro- gramme of pictures is given at the local hall this week. The star turn, Mr George Marston, failed to turn up though illness, but Air J. Walter Mend- ham secured a number of the best pic- tures available. The films. "Slate Iiujustry" and Winter Sports in Bodeli." are pictures which take the public attention nightly. "Heart of a Man." "Her darkest hour," "Double Danger," "Her Grandchild," are full of touching incidents. The Wild West favourites include The Sheriff's Daughter," a typical love yarn, and The Fraud of Hope Mine," a film in which a tyrant's plan of flogging is well illustrated. Comedy is wMl to the fore in "Willing to work, but — "The Bath Chair Man"; "Polidor's Grama- phone," and His Maiden Auto Trip. The chief topics of the week are shown in the Graphic fiUps. WEDDING. The wedding was cele- brated at St. Cynog's Church, Penderyn, on Wednesday last of Miss Maud Mor- gan, youmgest daughter of Mr Jenkin Morgan, Voel, Penderyn, and Mr Gwilvm Edmunds, youngest sou of Mr Will iani Edmunds, Manchester House. I The bride was given away by her father, and was attired in a tailor-made costume of silver grey. She was attended by Miss Winnie Edmunds and Miss Anuie M. Llewelyn, Tir Voel. Master Willie Edmunds was her page boy. Mr John Edmunds was the best man. The follow- ing were present at the wedding:—Mr and Mrs William Edmunds amd Mr and Mrs Ingram, Penderyn. The brides- maids were dressed in cream silk tussore. The wedding breakfast was partaken of at the bride's home, when the following were present:—Mr and Mrs William Edmunds, Mr and Mrs Ingram, Mr and Mrs Jenkin Morgan, Mr John Edmunds, Miss Winnie Ed- munds, Miss Annie M. Llewelyn, Mas- ter W. Edmunds, and Mrs Goodwin, Cardiff. The bride and bridesmaids carried bouquets of orange blossoms. The Rev. J. R. Dewi Williams (vicar) officiate4. Mr and Mrs Edmunds were the recipients of a large number of cost- ly presents. The honeymoon is being spent at Minehead.

PENRHIWCEIBER. ANNIVERSARY. The anniversary services of Bethesda English' Baptist Church were held on Sunday, July 6th. Eaclj. meeting was largely attended, and the collections (which are in aid of the Sunday School funds) were very good. The conductor of the choir is Mr James Williams. The singing was of a high order. The morning meeting was presided over by Mrs J. Powell, station- er; afternoon, Miss L. A. "11hams; evening, Mr George Chapman. Morning programme: Address, Mr E. D. "Walters: chorus, "We are coming," Choir; programme: Address, Mr E. D. Walters: chorus, "We are coming," Choir; recitations. Melbourne Richards, Thomas Lawrence, Reggie Morgan, Al-

NO TEA LIKE 9 I 'Quaker' Tea] 9. BY ALL QROGER8.

ABERCYNON. DEATH.—The remains of the late Mrs Lewis Evans were interred at the Tre- forest Cemetery. The Rev. Henry Jeffreys, pastor, conducted tho service at the house, and the Rev. D. Bryniog Thomas, of Maesteg, ex-pastor of Beth- ania Welsh Congregational Church, at the grave. The principal mourners were: Mr Lewis Evans, husband; Mr James, Aberdare, brother; Dr James and Mrs James, Abertillery, nephew and niece; Mrs Evans, Cardiff, sister; Mr Octavius Evans, Cardiff, nephew; Mr Lewjs W. Evans and Mrs Evans, son and sister-in-law. CHURCH PARADE. The second annual parade to St. Donat's Parish Church was made on Sunday afternoon last by the St. John Ambulance Corps, District No. XI., with Police-sergeant Evans in command as captaki of the local association. The following organ- isations were present:—The Abercynon Brass Band, under the direction of Band-master W. Way; the County Police, in charge of Inspector J. R. Angus; the St. John Ambulance Brigade, with Police-sergeant Evans and Mr Charles Gregory in command; the Boys' Brigade, under th,\ com- mand of Captain Joy, and Lieut. F. Gibbon; the Boy Soouts (Scout-master Blomley); the Boys' Life Brigade (Lient. Price); the Cardiff and County Superannuation Society; the London and Provincial Superannuation Society; the R.A.O.B. (Cynon Lodge); Nos. 1 and 2. Lodges of the Bristol, West of England and South Wales Benefit Society; the Church of England Benefit Societv; the A.S.R.S., and Hearts of Oak Benefit Society. Inspector Angus and Sergeant Evans acted as marshalls, and the principal streets of Abercynon were paraded. The Parish Church was reached at 3 p.m. The Vicar, the Rev. D. Ellis Jones, L.D., conducted the ser- vice, and an eloquent sermon was preached by the Rev. J. Edwin Jones, B.A., curate, to a large and attentive congregation. The collections made in church and en route were in aid of the Rest, Porthcawl and the St. John's Brine Baths, Droitwich. The chairman of the Parade Committee yas Mr J. Sutherland; treasurer, the Vicar. The secretary was Mr Charles W. Gregory. It is gratifying to note that a number of deserving sufferers in the locality will be enabled to go to one of these in- stitutions as the result of this praise- worthy-combined effort.

MEMS -FROM THE MOUNT. Willie Greenwood's band gave several bright selections in the woods last Sun- day, but when the boys started The Heavens are telling" down came the rain with telling vengeance, Willie got marching orders. "Bath" badly desired an introduction to the barmaid, and when he got it he was shy to speak. He didn't half go, coming back. The Great Western Railwaymen's Temperance Union took their annual excursion to Tenby last Monday. But a most peculiar thing they left behind, it was a beer barrel, painted in great white letters "G.W.R. Temperance Trip to Tenby. Bass." Why not have taken it, it would have done to bring back sea water. "Tommv" and the missus missed the train, and walked to 'Ceiber to catch the Swansea excursion, because it was not booked to stop at the Mount, but it did. What a chapter of accidents! "Poukey" thought he had a basket of strawberries, but when he got home and raised the lid. he found the most splendid selection of railway pamphlets. Ever been lia/d ? A correspondent writes me that a lady from the district of Woodland Street is in the habit of taking the lodger 1!b public-houses. What of it. perhaps he has one of those unquenchable sparks in the vicinity- of his aesophagus. We have had the hobble skirt and the glad eye, but I understand that the new fashion of the V shaped blouses is to ho called the glad neck. I was pleased to see Mr H. J. Griffiths, the genial manager of the Duffrvn Co-op., in the procession on Monday. He is much better. It is no mean feat to catch a flea in the daylight, but to catch one in the dark is something of an accomplishment. A ladv did this in one of the places of en- tertainment. and hung on like grim death till the lights went up, and then she discovered it was only a bit of dirt. I heard some very fine singing in the procession on Monday, but why don't some of iobe choirs get out of the habit of ringing those doleful hymns. it wasn't a funeral, but th6 annual festi- val. Merry and bright should be the order of the day. got the sack. the Vols. have found a real up-to-date five fingered drummer. What does it feel like to be drummed out? Our empty canal these hot days is one of the sights of the village. No one could mistake it -for the majestic stream of old. It's simply a graveyard now. .1

I Mountain Ash Children's Turnout. A Pretty Scene. The annual turn-out of the Sabbath scholars in connection with the Sunday Schools of the Nonconformist places of worship took place on Monday after- noon. Rain threatened in the earlier part of the day, but fortunately kept off, thus enabling the little ones to dis- port themselves on the grass in the Duffryn Grove, kindly lent by Lord Aherdare. There was a huge pro- cession starting from the bottom of the Mount, parading the principal streets of the town on both sides of the river. Each contingent had its banner raised aloft, and some very fine singing was heard en route, the rear guard being comprised of the Salvation Army section, under Capt. and Mrs. Dumble- ton and the Army Band. The follow- ing places were visited by our repre- sentative, where he found happy faces and plenty of good things being dis- pensed in the respective vestries by the names mentioned below :— DuiTryri Street: Mesrhimes Hicks, James, Alf. Fryer, (Rev.) E. Bulges, Bufton, Stanfield, Rees, Griffiths and Reynish; Misses Katie Davies, Mabel Gough, May Thomas, Beatrice Fryer, Lizzie Attewell, Bessie Hodder, Laura Hoyle, Lizzie A. Clarke, Lizzie Sales. Superintendent, E. McGregor; con- ductor, W. Bndham; treasurer., J. Thomas; secretary, W. Hoyle. Bethlehem: Mesdames Herbert, R. Jones, David Jones, Dd. Williams, Morgan (Tanybryn), Reed, Bolton, ,John Morgan, R. J. Lloyd, Tom Wil- liams, John Jones, Rd. Edwards, H. Davies-Jones, Tom Lewis, John Evans, 1. Williams, Dd. Evans, Misses Eleanor Jones, Reed, Polly Evans, M. Evans, B. Williams, A. Williams. Superin- tendents, R. A. Edwards and W. Davies; treasurer. J. Morgan; sees., ltd. Owen and M. Evans. Soar Mesdames John Harries, Wood- land St., John Harries, Woodland Terrace; Jarman, B. Davies, D. Cobley, R. J. Evans, D. Jenkins, Coombes, T. Williams, T. Harries, R. Roberts, Tom Davies, A. Hughes,, and Misses C. Harris, E. A. Harris, M. Evans, Teg- wedd Thomas, Jane Jones, C. A. Shel- by, and Messrs. Davies, Wm. Griffiths and John Williams. Superintendents. Messrs. T. Williams and A. Hughes; treasurer, E. Jones;, secretary, Gwilym Davies; and conductor, H. J. Griffiths. Rhos: Travholders-No. 1 Table: Mrs (Rev.) R. S. Rogers, Mrs T. Evans, Eva Street; No. 2, Mrs. Gwilym Thomas, Mrs. Isaac Isaac, Mrs. Wm. L. Smith; No. 3, Mrs. Pughe, Miskin; Mrs. Peart, Caradoc House. No. 4, Mrs. Dd. Williams, Mrs. James Davies, Victoria Street. No. 5, Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Anthony. No. 6, Mrs. Margaret Wil- liams, Mrs. Maggie Jones, Mrs. Lizzie Williams. No. i, Mrs. Arthur and Mrs Edwards. No. S, Mrs. N. James and Mrs. Thomas Miskin. No. 9, Mrs. Benj Powell, Mrs. Blodwen Powell. No. 10, Mrs. (Inspector) Davies, Mrs. John, Miskin. Tea department: Mrs. John, Mrs. Edwards. Milk and Sugar, Mrs. Morgan, Miskin; Mrs. Bradford, Navi- gation Street. Bread and butter, Mrs. Stephen Davies, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Geo. Davies, Mrs George Williams, Mrs. Hopkins, Mrs. G. Morgan. Cake cut- ters, Messrs. Wm. Jones and Isaac Her- bert, deacons. Door-keepers, Mr. John Williams, deacon; Mr. Wm. Jones, Price Street. Selling tickets, Mr. Dd. Evans, deacon, and friend. Inside supervisors, Rev. R. S. Rogers and Mr T. Edmunds. Outside, Mr. Henry Llewelyn. Water attendants, Mr. Dd. Edwards and fon. Banner bearers, Messrs. George Davies, James Davies, Wm. Evans, Richard Ward, David Griffith John, Stream Street. Manager, Mrs. T. Richards. Secretaries, Messrs. T Bumford and T. Evans. Welsh Wesleyan: The anniversary services were held on Sunday. In the morning Mr. John Jones presided; afternoon, Mr Alun Lewis; evening, Mr T J. Howell. Recitations were given by Sarah Jones, Blodwen Williams, Doris Evans. Solos, Emrys Morgan, Taliesin Morgan, Agnes Howells, Joseph Williams, Penrhiwceiber; Mor- gan Evans, Mrs. Daniel Morgan. Vio- lin solo, Mr. R. O. Parry. Psalm read- ing, Tommy S. Jones. Recitations were given in the evening by Mr. W. H..Atkins, Miss Nellie Davies, Miss In- gram, Mrs. James and Miss Maria At- kins. The choir, under the conductor- ship of Mr. Lewis W. Evans, sang "Hosanna Iddo Ef." A capital ad- dress was given by Mr. Osborne Jones in the afternoon on The Sabbath School," and an interesting discussion ensued. The following helped at the tea party: Misses S. J. Jones, S. Jones, M. M. Williams, M. Ingram, M. A. Davies, M. E. Jones, E. M. Davies, L. Morgan, and G. Morgan. Supt. and treasurer, John Jones; secretary and pianist, Raymond Howells. Bethania: Tables: (1) Mrs. Rees, Mrs. Sam Davies, Mrs. Morgans. (2) Mrs. Wm. Price, Mrs. Hitchings. ,3) Misses Rachel Ann Griffiths, Rebecca Thomas and Edith Thomas. (4) Misses Arianwen Jones, Mary Davies and Re- becca Davies. (5) Mrs. John Phillips, Misses Elizabeth Davies, Evelyn Rees, Keturah Davies. (6) Misses M. M. Davies, Blodwen Isaac and M. M. Rees. (7) Mrs. Jones (Sunny Cottages), Mrs. Howells, Miss Rachel Griffiths. (8) Misses Rachel Ann Walters, Ceridwen Walters, and Gwen Harries. Bread and butter, Mrs. Jenkin Thomas, Mrs. Jones (Bryncerdd.), Mrs. Harries (Granville Terrace), Mrs. Harries (Campbell Ter.), Mrs. Richard Morgan, Mrs. Evans (Aberffrwd Road), Mrs. Davies (Wood- land Street), Mrs. Jones (Richmond Road). Cake, Mr. George Richards. Tea and Sugar, Mr. David Jones. Milk, Mr. John Thomas. Door-keepers, Messrs. Thos. J. Phillips, Evan Close, Thos. Thomas. Hot water, Mr. Aser Lewis. Officers of Sunday Schools: Supts., Messrs. Gwilym Hitchings, W. Pearce Roberts and Edward Jones. Secretaries, Messrs. Luther Lewis, ld- wal Jones and Howell Arnold Evans.— Rev. J. Phillips presided at the enter- tainment. Recit by Iris Avona Evans. Solo by Sarah Ann Roberts. Recit by Annie Mary Lewis. Solo by Maggie Jane Thomas. Recit by Maggie Thomas and Annie Mary Lewis. Duet by Mag- gie J. Thomas and Robert Thomas. I I Recit, Emlyn. Griffiths. Solos, Thomas Thomas, Ceridwen Griffiths and Nellie Lewis. Duet, Maggie Evans and Sarah Roberts. Becit. Haydn Price. Solo, Watcyn Morgan Jones. Recits, Haydn Christopher and Nelly Lewis. The choir gave several choruses. Noddfa Mesdames J. 0. Jenkins, Davies, D. W. Davies, Ladd and John Jones; Misses S. Edwards. L. Webber, L. Jones, Gwen Evans, C. Evans. A. Webber, M. E. Evans, E. A. Thomas, E. Morris. Superintendents, John Davies and John Davies. Treasurer, Evan Evans. Secretary, Miss Emily Edwards. Conductor, Isaac Thomas. English Wesleyan: Trayholders— Mesdames Jesse Bailey, Tiley, Mouslev, Turner. Oscar Davies, Kemmery, Thomas John Jones, Fred Smith, David Harris, H. Soarey and Whittoi-c: Misses Nellie and Sarah Bailey. Supt Thomas Allen; sec., F. Smith; treas.. J. Tiley; conductor, J. Bosley. Providence Mesdames T. Griffiths, T. Lewis, Hopkins, David Rees, iJliam Jameson. and Misses J. Powll, M. Davies, E. Williams, J. Rees. F 1 en- I nett, Sarah Webber, Hannah Pcwell, Lizzie A. Hobby. Superintendent, Job Williams. Secretary, Miss ('. Moore. Treasurer, Tom Sheldon. Conductor, Wm. Peters. Nazareth: The Sunday School anni- versary services were held on Sunday. The presidents for the day were: Morn- ing, Mr Lloyd Jones; afternoon, Mr. Wm. Thomas; evening, Rev. E. V. Tid- man. All the services were bright and the children recited and sang beauti- fully. Recits were given by Cliff Davies, Lilian Parfitt, Gertie Job, Wm. I Jenkins, Agnes Evans, Ruby Hardiman, Doris Morgan, Gwen Thomas. Willie Brooks, C. Howells, Lily Pugh, Maggie Davies, Gladys Noot, Trevor Phillips, Pearl Gregory, Lyndhurst Parfitt, Cecil Coopey, Arthur Howell, Eva James, Ethel Bart-lett, Dd. Howells, Fi ancis Davies, M uriel Parfitt, Winnie I Noot, May Job, Gladys Bartlett, Esther Evans, Walter Noot, Brenda Phillips, Gwen Thomas, Thomas Griffiths, Doris Brooks, Haydn Coopey, Lily Castree. Stanley Castree, Frank Tidman, Sally Murrell, Maggie Thomas, Connie Tid- man, Mary E. Evans, Laura Stone. Irene Thomas, Godfrey Gregory, Rosa Harries, David George Hardiman. Rhoda Williams, Tom Christopher, Gwen Davies, Trevor Howell, and Ger- tie Christopher. Solos were nicely ren- dered by Chrissie Tidman, Irene Goode, Harold Evfins. The Children's Choir sang in the morning and afternoon, and the adult choir sang beautifully the fol- lowing: "Lord, Thou alone art God," "Little Church," "Martyrs of the Arena," and "Worthy is the Lamb." The following rendered valuable assist- ance at the tea party: Mesdames T. Christopher, Neale, Phelps, Morgan, Roach, H. Watkins, Thomas, George Davies, Shepherd, Cruse. Coopey, W. Watkins, Tom Narbett, David Rees, W. H. James, L. Jones, Jenkins, Noote, G. Thomas, Hardiman, Frank Davies, M. A. Williams, Spurgeon John. T. Watkins, England, (Rev.) E. V. Tid- man, (Aid.) W. Jones, also Misses Leyshon, E. Coopey, May Coopev, Ethel Jones, Lily Narbett, Murrell, Bradford, and Messrs. Griffiths and Roach. Superintendent, A. J. Kent; assistant supt., W. Brooks; secretary, Lloyd Jones; assistant secretary, E. Morgan. Ffrwd Welsh Baptist: Mesdames Watts, Jukes, Edward Williams, Dd. Lewis, W. Hatton, Edward Jones, Noah James, Jas. Richards, John Richards, Samuel, Edwards (Lletty Ivor), Thos. Jones, Thomas Richards, David Jones, Henry Davies, and Superintendents of tea, Mrs. Morris Lewis and Mrs. Christ- mas Breese; also Miss Gladys Thomas, Miss Maggie Richards, and Messrs. Ben Prosser, Llewelyn Edwards Henry Davies, D. J. Lewis, Wm. Evans, and Arthur John. Superintendent, W. H. Williams; secretary, Emlyn Evans; treasurer, Joseph Griffiths; conductor, T. Emrys Jones, Emporium. In the evening the massed choirs sang several hymns. Ebenezer Primitive Methodist: Tray- holders-Miss Richardson, Miss Annie Thomas, Miss Cordelia Thomas, Miss Rose Morgan and friend; also Mesdames Dudden, Nicholas and Evans. Superin- tendent, J. J. Beckerlegge; secretary, Alfred Williams; conductor, H. Bevan.

MOUNTAIN ASH POLICE COURT. Thursday, July 10th.-Before Sir T. Marchant Williams (Stipendiary), I Col. Morgan, Capt. G. A. Evans, and I Councillor Evan Morris. BREACH OF SHOPS ACT. --James Teague, Arthur Street, Miskin, was summoned by Harry T. Jones, Inspec- tor of Shops, for a breach of the above Act. On June l7th the Inspector warned the defendant, and later the" Inspector saw a little girl enter the shop and purchase three candles.—Fined'10s. and costs.. GAMING WITH CARDS. James Hughes, D. J. Edwards, Patrick Quinn, Christopher Laycock, Charles Reynish, John Evafts, and Campbell Owen were, summoned for gaming with cards. P.C. Jones stated that on Sunday, June 30th, he saw the defendants playing "banker" in a lane behind the Caegarw Cemetery.—Fined 2s. 6d. each. SELLING CIGARETTES TO A CHILD. Elizabeth Evans, general dealer, Penrhiwceiber Road, Penrhiw- ceiber, was summoned for selling cigar- ettes to a child under the age of 16 years.—P.C. Pugh proved the case, and said the child was only 11 years old.- Ordered to pay the costs. HORSE UNATTENDED. — James Ladd, Ynysboeth, was summoned tor leaving his horse and cart unattended. -P. C. Pugh proved.—Defendant stated he paid two boys to look after the pony. -Stipendiary: How much r—Defend- ant One penny each. Stipendiary: That's not the minimum wage.—Fined 5s. and costs. DRrNK AND DISORDERLY. John Edwards, in Duffryn St., Moun- tain Ash; Thomas Wilkins, in J-IUll- wonno Road, Lanwonno; Hugh Ellis, in Penrhiwceiber Road, Penrhiwceiber; Nicholas Bailey, in Woodfield Terrace, Penrhiwceiber; Wm. Maxworthy, in Rheola Street, Penrhiwceiber; Walter Scott Magor, in Chancery Lane, Moun- tain Ash, 10s. and costs each. A TEETOTAL WEDDING.-George Hodges was charged with being drunk only, in Oxford Street, Mountain Ash. Defendant stated he was not drunk, and asked for a doctor when taken to the Police Station. Dr. McCarthy told In- spector Davies that the defendant smelt very strongly of drink. Defendant admitted having had some beer, but there had been a wedding. "Hut it was a teetotal wedding," said Hodges. —Stipendiary Ah, those are the worst sort.—Fined 10s. and costs. MOUNTAIN ASH MAN FINED tS,- William Jones, now of 13 Duffryn Street, Mountain Ash, was charg«l with fraudulently removing furniture from 4i Duffryn Street, when he owed ,i5 rent to Fred J. Mills, butcher.—Mr Gwilym Jones appeared foromills,, and Mr S. Shipton defended.—Replying to Mr Jones Mills said that defendant's wife had promised to come down to pay, but she did not come. He then told them he would have to do something serious. A day or two later he heard that defen- dant was removing furniture from the house.—F. C. Hollyman, bailiff, said he had been instructed to levy distress on defendant's goods. W hen witness got there the place was locked, and there was no furniture to be seen in any of the rooms.—Mrs Jones, the defendant's wife, said that Mr Mill's son's furni- ture had been in her house, and she ex- pected some allowance for that.—The Bench fined defendant -68 and costs, and the Stipendiary told Mrs Jones he did not believe a word she said. PENRHIWCEIBER- FOOTPRINTS A JEALOUS HUSBAND. Herbert Lewis Andrews, 43 Church Street, Pen- rhiwceiber, was summoned by his wife, Sarah Jane Andrews, now of Cardiff, for whom Mr S. Shipton appeared, for per- sistent cruelty.—Mrs Andrews saidf that defendant continually came home drunk and abused her. Two months ago her husband charged her with wiping off footprints from the stairs. She asked him whose footprints they were, and he replied, "Jack Morgan's." Jack Mor- gan was the lodger. Some time later she brought Jack Morgan to her hus- band's face, and he then denied saying anything about him. Witness went to re- late of several other instances of cruelty. He had often turned her out of the house. She had three children, and they had been left with her husband. She asked for the custody of the children.- Defendant at this juncture shouted out that she should not have them, and made an attempt to get at her, but a constable stopped him.—Defendant pro- ceeded to shout, whereupon the Bench asked what were his earnings.—Defen- dant said he earned 35s.—Stipendiary: You will have to pay 15s a week; the wife to have the custody of the children. —Defendant: I will pay nothing—never —not a half-penny.—Defendant con- tinued to shout, and the Stipendiary ordered the police to put him out. De- fendant struggled, and the police bundled him quickly out. MORE BETTING AT THE MOUNT. —Hugh Lewis, Thomas Jones, Albert Male, and Edwin McPherson were charged with loitering for the purpose of betting.—P.S. Ryan said that last Tuesday, in company with P.C. Beynon, he saw the 4 prisoners entering a urinal in Aberdare Road, Mountain Ash. From his place of concealment he could see Lewis pull a pocket-book out. Male and McPherson tore slips out, and handed them to Lewis. Jones had slips in his hand. P.C. Beynon and witness then arrested the four defendants. On Lewis he found 23 slips with the names of 59 horses, and .£16 10s lid in money. There was a sporting book on Male, and slips on Jones, oiid two Sporting Chronicle" on McPherson.—Mr S. Shipton, who de- fended Male, placed him in the box.- Male said he lived at Cilhaul Terrace, and was an assistant ripper at Cwm- cynon. He swore he had nothing to do with betting.—Superintendent Rees said that Lewis was fined last month for a similar offence.—The Bench imposed a fine of £20 and costs on Lewis, and 20s and costs each on the other three. THE MISKIN RAPE CASE.—Wm. Rogers, Thomas Thomas, and John Davies, three young men from Miskin, were charged with attempted rape on Mabel Honley, Green Street, Aberdare. This case was partly heard at Aber- cynon Court. Prosecutrix repeated her evidence that Rogers assaulted her, while the other two caught hold of Frank James, the man she lived with, and who was in her company at the time. When the three defendants at- tacked them she was on her way back over the mountain from Ynysybwl to Aberdare.—Mr. S. Shipton defended.— The three defendants were committed to take their trial at the Assizes.

Haggar's Coliseum.. All lovers of thrilling and absorbing pictures should not fail to pay a visit to the above place of amusement this week, and to witness the detective drama, entitled "Fanthomas." It is a picture that fairly grips one. Miss Florence Turner, the famous Vitagraph actress, is splendid in the playlet, en- titled "The Skull," whilst the Kalem Co/s drama, "The Mountain Witch," which features Mr Carlyle Blackwell, is also greatly appreciated. There are splendid comedy films shown, and the programme is one that cannot be sur- passed. Mr Cyril Yorke's observa- tions and witticisms have lost none of their flavour. This (Thursday) evening will be shown a series of films taken by Mr Haggar himself, depicting various scenes in current events at Aberdare, and also last Thursday's outing to Pontneath vaughan. These are both striking and original.

Aberdare Empire. For enterprise the" Little Empire" is second to none. A first-class pro- gramme can always be relied upon, and a good two hours' show is assured. Even during the fine weather the Em- pire still holds a goodly crowd at each house. This week's programme con- sists of quite a large number of photo plays. The feature film is "Behind the Scenes," a powerful drama, which should appeal to all and sundry. It de- picts love and jealousy at their strong- est. John Lawson and Co. gave on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday a very fine rendering of The Devil's Sunday." In this turn some powerful acting takes place, and the sins of so- ciety are well mirrored. To-night (Thursday), Friday, and Saturday Humanity" will be played by the same company. If. it is anything like '"The Devil's Sunday it should score a huge success. The mirth and melody- makers, Windham and Keighley, are a fine pair of knuts, and never fail to crack a joke with effect. They are highly amusing. A very smart turn is the athletic girl, Vera Cain. Her ball punching and club swinging is extra- ordinary.

5th Battalion the Welch Regiment. Aberdare Detachment. Orders by Lieut.-Colonel M. Morgan, .D., for the week ending Saturday, 26th July, 1913: Monday: Recruits Drill, 10 a.m.; Recruits and Company Training, 7.30 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. A Boxing Competition will be held in the Drill Hall at Haverfordwest, open to the Teri-itorials in Camp at Haver- fordwest. All particulars may be had from the Instructor. For Duty: Lieut. A. O. Mander, Sergt. T. Hayter. Corpl. M. Billingham. Next for uuty: Lieut. A. O. Mander, Sergt. D. P. Evans, Corpl. D. Evans. (Signed) R. D. WILLIAMS, Lieut. Commanding E" Company.

bert J. Lyons. Miriam Roberts, Beatrice Robert. Gwen Morris, Lillian Morris, Emlyn Carr, and Edith Mor- gan"; chorus, "Sacred Day," Choir; dialogue, Misses Lily Davies and Maggie Davie*, "Death and Heaven solo, "Flee as a Bird," Mona Roberts; choruses. "Onward" and "Press On," Choir.