The Aberdare Leader

Penrhiwceiber Man's Death. MLTILATEI) ON THE RAILWAY. William Lloyd, pit haulier, Penrhiw- ceiber, went to Newbridge-on-AVye on Saturday, after an absence of six years, to visit his aged parents, who live at Ddolen Farm. He reached there at four o'clock in the afternoon, and shortly before midnight was found on the rail- way unconscious and terribly injured. He was sent in Colonel Venables-Llew- elyn's motor-car to Llandrindod Wells Hospital, but died on Sunday without regaining consciousness. The cause i death was laceration of the brain, the skull having been badly smashed, while he had also sustained a broken collar- bone and other injuries to the upper part of the body. It is believed that he was struck by a light engine. Deceased was 45 and unmarried.

MOUNTAIN ASH POLICE COURT. Thursday, August 7th, 1913. Before Messrs. D. P. Davies (chairman), D. W. Jones, and Councillor E. Morris. DEARTH OF MAGISTRATES. Councillor Evan Morris was the only magistrate present when the time for opening the court arrived. There were n.) other district magistrates available, but after a long wait, nearly an hour, two gentlemen came from Aberdare. DRUNK & DISORDERLY — Chas. Conlan, in Rheoia St., Penrhiwceiber, and Thomas Collins, drunk only, in Station Terrace, Penrhiwceiber, on Sun- day, 10s. and costs each. LENIENCY FROM THE BENCH. — Gwendoline Williams, married woman, Tyntetown, was charged witl; stealing 2 pairs of boots, value 7s, from the shop of Benjamin Levinson, Penrhiwceiber.— Prosecutor stated that the prisoner came to his shop oil Saturday afternoon, August 2nd last, to redeem some pledges. She sat in a chair, near to a pile of boots. A customer came in, and asked for some shoes, and when witness went to find them he saw they were missing. He gave information to the police.— Jacob Fine, pawnbroker, Penrhiwceiber, staed that prisoner came to his shop, and offered a pair of shoes in pledge. She masked Is 6d, but he gave her Is 3d on them.-P.C. Frederick Russ arrested the prisoner, and charged her, to which she replied she only took one pair. Pri- soner pleaded guilty to stealing one pair. —Supt. Rees informed the Bench that there was nothing known against the prisoner. Her husband was in Court, and he was a hard working man.—The Magistrates decided to let her off with a fine of 20s., and dismissed a further charge against her of being drunk in Commercial Place, Ynysboeth.

CWMBACK. MISSION MEETINGS. During the week successful meetings are being held in connection with the Primitive Meth- odist Connexional Mission Van. The missioner is Mr J. Graham Whittock. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH. --The members of the above Church spent a most enjoyable day on Tuesday, when they travelled by brakes to Roath Park, Cardiff. THE INTERMENT of the mortal re- mains of Mrs Elizabeth Jenkins, Canal Row. whose death was reported in our last issue, took place at the Aberdare Cemetery on Thursday.

LLWYDCOED. QUOITS. A Htrong Quoit Club has been established at LIwydcoed. Persons interested in quoiting are invited to join the club, whose prospects are quite rosy.

I MOUNTAIN ASH. THERE IS A SUBSTANTIAL RE- VS ARD for anyone found attending Mac's sale. Ted MacGregor starts his sale on Monday. Start yourselves for it. Good Goods. Oxford Street and Commercial Street. GENUINE JEWELLER'S SALE. Charles Atkind, watchmaker, and jeweller, has for 16 years been in busi- ness in Oxford Street. He is shortly re- moving to splendid premises, opposite the Taff Vale Station entrance. The public are invited to inspect the bar- gains. Three shillings in the £ reduc- tion off all purchases. HORSE SUCCESS. — Mr. Ted Ele- ment tock second prize at Fleur-de-Lis Show on Tuesday in the open milk vendor's turnout. MINISTER LEAVING. — We learn that the Rev. Anthony Lewis, pastor of Providence Chapel, is leaving the dis- trict very shortly. Mr. Lewis is taking up the pastorate of Moreton Hami^ stead, South Devon, in the second week of September. We regret to learn that the health of Mrs. Lewis is mainly re- sponsible for the rev. gentleman's de- parture. PLEASE GET INTO THE HABIT of consulting us about your wearing ap- parel. Tom Davies and Son, practical tailors, Pryce Street. PARISH CHI RCH. There were celebrations of Holy Communion at 8 and 11 o'clock in St. Church last Sunday morning. Tours in F Com- munion Service was sung by the choir. Evensong was conducted by the Rev. J. Sinnett Jones. OBITUARY.—We regret to announce the death of Mr. Geo. Benton, Penrhiw Pennar Cottage, Cefnpennar, which took place last Sunday morning. The deceased was well known and had lived in the place 35 years. He was 55 years of age, and leaves a widow and three children. DOG LOVERS.—The famous great Dane bitch Con's Connie, belonging to Mr. Frank Mills, was again successful at Sherborne Show, Somerset, taking two firsts in open class Great Danes; second, third and reserve for all varie- ties. This makes her 51st win this year. WHEN YOU KNOW it's a sale you are bound to get bargains. Mac's the man to put you on these sort of things. Ted McGregor, Oxford Street. THE BANK HOLIDAY traffic on the G.W.R. has been exceptionally heavy this year, being quite 50 per cent. more than last year. All day long on Satur- day the Mountain Ash platform was crowded with passengers and luggage. The late excursions on Saturday night to London and to West Wales were well patronised, and the usual trips on Sunday night to the West of England and to Aberystwyth proved more popu- lar than ever. Monday morning found no diminution, and hundreds took the excursion to Swansea. On Tuesday there was still a large exodus to Bristol and AVest-on, and a goodly number booked for the Eisteddfod at Aber- gavenny. Mr. Gwatkin, the station- master, and his staff, had an arduous time, but everything passed off without a hitch. INTERMENT. — The interment of the mortal remains of Mary, wife of Mr. David Deer Jenkins, 37 High St., took place in Caegarw Cemetery on Saturday afternoon. The officiating minister was the Rev. A. C. Pearce (Welsh AVesleyan). The chief mourn- ers were: The husband. Annie Eliza- beth, Margaret Ann, Gladys May, Blodwen, Thomas John an<J Bronwen Jane, sons and daughters; Mr and Mrs Rowland Jones, Penrhiwfer. sister; Mr and Mrs. John Edmunds, Penrhiwfer, sister; Mrs. Evans, Penrhiwfer, sister- in-law- Miss Bronwen Jones, Mr. Samuel Edwards, Mr. Wm. Thomas Evans, Mrs. Wm. Davies, Miss Hannah Evans, nephews and nieces; Mrs. Lizzie Jones, Abercynon; Mr David Rowlands, Abercynon; Mrs. John Rowlands, Aber- cynon; Mrs. Morris Lewis, Emporium; Mr and Mrs. Ivor Davies, Mrs. Rich- ard Thomas, Miss Elizabeth M. Davies. Mrs. Ben Pi.osser,. Mrs. Thos. Jenkins, Troedyrhiw. The coffin was panelled oak, and the funeral was conducted by Mr. Frank Mills and Mr. David Evans. PRESENTATION AND SMOKER,— A grand smoking concert was held at the Jeffreys Hotel last Thursday night, when Mr. Lewis Jones, a member of the Mountain Ash Male Voice Party, was honoured by his comrades and pre- sented with a handsome gold medal as a memento of his splendid services to the party. Mr. Jones, who is well known and highly esteemed by his com- rades, is leaving the town on Friday fbr Oliphant, U.S.A. There was a good company, presided over by Councillor Geo. Hall, and the arrangements ex- cellently carried out by Messrs. AVil- liams, Richards and Morgans. Mr. Arthur Watkins, vice-president of the party, in a neat little speech made the presentation, and Mr. D. Pennar AVil- liams sang, "Make new friends but keep the off I." The party rendered "The Charge of the Light Brigade," and the following also added to the harmony, Messrs. E. AVilliams, Moses Jenkins", Tom AValtcrs, AW Williams, R. Lewis and G. Anthony. WEDDING.—A very pretty wedding took place at Duffryn Street Chapel last Saturday morning. The contract- ing parties were Mr. Arthur Pugh. fourth son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pugh, 20 Lyndhurst Street, and Miss Martha Elizabeth (Bessie) Hodder, second daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Charles Hodder, Tenby Villa, Har- court Road. The Rev E. Burges offi- ciated. The bride wore a pretty cream cloth dress, trimmed with passementerie and cream hat with ostrich feather. The bridesmaids were Miss Maggie Hodder, sister of the bride, and Miss Maggie Jones, both of whom were simi- larly attired in biscuit coloured shan- tung silk. The bride was given away by her father, and the duties of best man were fulfilled by her brother, Mi- Frank Hodder. The wedding break- fast was partaken of at the home of the bride's narents. The happy pair afterwards left for Laugharne, where the honeymoon is being spent. There were many beautiful and costly pres- ents. WEDDING.Tlie nuptials of Mr. D. AV. John, third son of Mr. John John, Cliff Cottage, and Miss Annie Hughes, niece of the late Rev. T. T. Hughes (Rhos). were celebrated at Tabernacle Chapel. Pontypridd. The officiating minister was the Rev. J. D. Thomas. Ffrwd. Mountain Ash. The bride wore a fawn satin dress and a very pretty lace hat. She carried a shower bouquet of white niphetos, roses and sweet peas, with trailing smilax. The bridesmaids were Miss Annie Edwards, Danyderi, and Miss Anetta John, both of whom wore grey crepe de chine dresses, and carried sprays of white and mauve sweet peas and trailing smilax. The bride was given away by Mrs. T. T. Hughes, and the best man was Mr. Arthur R. John, Post Office. The guests were entertained in Pontypridd, and the bridal pair afterwards went to Ilfracombe, where the honeymoon is being spent. The bridal party includ- ed: Mr. John John, Mrs. A. R. John, Master Noel Hughes, Hengoed; lr. and Mrs. S. M. Jones, Pontypridd; Mrs. Chas. Wise, Brecon; Mr. and Mrs. Gwilym Thomas, Treorchy.

PENRHIWCEIBER. A CLEVER LITTLE GIHL. Miss Catherine Mary Teague, of Pènrluw- ceiber, won the juvenile piano com- petition at the National. There were 51 competitions, and this is her 98th I prize. She is the daughter of Mr. Wm. Teague, of 8a Penybryn Terrace. PRESENTATION. A very pleasant evening was spent on Wednesday last at the Osborne Hotel on the occasion of presenting Mr Lewis Jones, ef Glanlay Street (vice-chairman of the Penrikyber Colliery AVorkmen's Institute Com- mittee) prior to his departure for America. Mr and Mrs Jones leave on Friday next. Mr Jones will be very much missed in the locality, especially by the musical friends, as he was one of their leading baritones, and a very faithful member of the present Moun- tain Ash Male Voice Party. The con- cert was presided over by Mr Edward Benbow. who opened with a very ap- propriate speech. The following pro- gramme was gone through:— Song, H Gwlacl y Delyn," Mr David Lloyd; comic song, Mr W. Watkins; song, Mr Evan David Price; song, Mr J. Wil- liams, "Asleep in the Deep"; song. "My Dreams," Mr Jacob Richards; song. "Obin's Isle," Mr Tom AATalton; duett, Messrs D. Llovd and W. Wil- liams; penillion singing, Mr Rosser Rosser. The penillion were composed for the occasion by Mr Christopher Bowen (Glowrfab). Topical poetry, Mr C. Bowen. The presentation now took )lace of a gold chain and medal, with the following inscription: Presented to Mr Lewis Jones by his friends at Penrhiwceiber upon his departure for America, August 9th, 1913, in recogni- tion of valuable services rendered. Signed, E. Benbow. chairman; D. Lloyd. treasurer; AA7. A. Thoftias, secretary. Councillor G. H. Hall made the presen- tation, and gave an excellent speech. The following also spoke:—Messrs Evan Jones, James Griffiths, William Magor. and John Davies (colliery overman). Mr Lewis Jones responded with a fine speech. Song. Make new friends but keep the old," Mr Webber; comic song. Mr Harry Morgan; song, "Dear old AVales." Mr W. Williams; selection by the Mountain Ash Male Voice Party, Soldiers' Chorus"; comic song. Mr Trevor Evans; song. Mr Harry Morgan: song. Mr E. D. Price. The singing of the U National Anthem" brought an enjoyable evening to a close. Mr J. AVebber (accompanist to the Mountain Ash Party) acted as pianist. We wish Air and Mrs Jones bon voyage.

ABERCYNON. INTERMENT. On Tuesday last the interment took place of Mr Edward Elev, Abercynon Road, at the Ynysybwl Cemetery. The cortege left the house for the Pontcynon Halt Platform, whither it proceeded by rail to Yliysy- bwl. MINERS' MEETING. — On Wednes- day evening the half-yearly meeting of the Abercynon Lodge of the S.W.M.F. was held at the Lesser Hall. Mr W. C. Dyer presided. The secretary sub- mitted the balance-sheet for the six months, which was adopted. Great pro- gress was reported to have been made during the six months. Grants were given to the workmen at the Cynon Colliery, Port Talbot, who are on strike, and also to the Black Country strikers. FASHIONABLE WEDDING. On Sunday, the 3rd inst., a very pretty wedding took place at Abercynon, the contracting parties being Miss Lily Howe, of 4 New Street, daughter of Mr and Mrs T. Howe, and Mr Walter, Jones, 6 Abercynon Road. The nuptial knot was tied at the English AVesleyan Chapel, Mountain Ash, the officiating minister being the Rev. J. Ellis, of Aberdare. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a silver grey costume, with a black hat. The bridesmaid was Miss Edith Howe, sister of bride, who also looked well in a cream silk dress, with hat to match. The duties of best man were performed by Mr Saunders, of Hirwain. The father of the bride, and Messrs J. Ll. and Charles Howe, brothers, were also present. After the ceremony the wedding party drove to the home of the bride, where a sumptuous wedding breakfast was partaken of. Amongst those present were: Mr John Howe, bride's great grandfather; the newly- married couple, Miss Annie Beaton, Miss Johns, the father and mother of the bride, Mrs J. Lewis, Compton House; Mr C. Howe, Lock Street; Messrs Raymond, Glyn, and T. J. Howe, Miss Iris Howe, Miss Olwen Howe, Mr Reuben Howe, Master Cliff. Howe, Miss Ada Howe, Mrs Saunders, liirwain; Mr Mainwaring. and Mr W. Miles. On Monday morning the wedded couple left Abercynon for Weston-super-mare, where the honeymoon is being spent. GRAND AArEDDING. On Tuesday, the 5th inst., a fashionable wedding took place, the contracting parties being Miss Sarah Ann Gough, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Gough, of Glen View Villa, Argyle Street, an official of the Dowlais-Cardiff Colliery, and Mr Frank Jaynes, son of Mr jaynes, Aber- cynon. The nuptial knot was tied at Sardis Congregational Church, Ponty- pridd, by the Rev. T. AVatcyn Jones, uastor of Mynydd Seion, Abercynon. The bride, who looked charming in a slate colour dress, with hat beautifully trimmed with orange blossoms, was given away by her father. The brides- maids were Miss Gwladvs Jaynes, sister of bridegroom; Miss Blodwen Gough, sister of bride; Miss Edwards, North Street; Miss Williams, Fife Street, and Miss Mair Lewis, Gwendoline Street. Miss Javnes looked well in a slate colour dress; Miss Gough in a brown velvet dress; Miss Edwards in a black dress. with a black hat trimmed with white; Miss AVilliams in a slate colour dress, and Miss Lewis in a white dress. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr Richard L. Gough, brother of bride. Accompanying the bridal party at ttie chapel were also Messrs A. Jaynes, father of bridegroom-, Ernest Jaynes,' brother, and Mr Hugh Charles Gough, brother of bride. After the ceremony the wedding party partook of a sumptu- ous breakfast at the home of the bride, when the following, in addition to the wedding party, were present: -Mother of bridegroom Miss Gertie Jaynes and Miss Flossie Jaynes, sisters; 'Mr and Mrs Thomas Owens. Cilfynydd, uncle and aunt of bride; Air and Mrs Thomas Morgan, Brvn Gwy; Mr and Mrs Evans; Mrs Williams, Fife Street; Mrs John Roberts, Salisbury Road: Mrs Davies, Mrs Lewis, Misses Irene and Jennie Lewis; Mr and Mrs Roberts; Mr Joseph Hughes, Mr Henry Davies, Mr and Mrs Evans, Mr J. Farrell, Miss Luckwell, Mr and Mrs Jaynes, Misses Hambleys. Nelson: Miss Stephens. Miss Evans. Miss Harris. Mrs D. J. Harris. Mrs T. Jones. Miss Lizzie Griffiths, Mrs Griffiths, Mrs G. Evans, Mr Tyler, Mr Thomas E. Gough. Troedyrhiw"; Mr T. H. Owens. Cilfynydd: Mrs E. Thomas. Miss Nellie Stephens. Mr and Mrs Stephens, Miss Ishmael, Misses Mattie and Eilred Jones, Miss Jones, Lock Street: Mr W. L. Roberts. Miss Blod. Davies, Miss Richards, and Miss Edith Evans. The newlv-married couple left by the 2 o'clock train for Llandrindod, where the honeymoon will be spent. Several valuable presents were received.

FLOWER SHOW AND SPORTS AT PENRHIWCEIBER. The ninth annual show was held on Wednesday, August 6th, at the Giass- brook Field. The president of the show was Mr F. P. Hann, M.E.; chair- man of committee, Mr A. George; vice-chairman, Mr E. H. Williams; treasurer, Mr W. B. George; hon. secre- taries, Mr R. D. Richards. Ynysboeth, and Mr A. AV. Lawrence, Penrhiwceiber. Judges,. Messrs John Davies, Aberaman; John Comley, Llwydcoed, Aberdare; William Hale, Troedyrhiw, and J Battram. Industrial and Art Classes: Maps, Freehand Drawing, and Essays, Messrs If or Davies, Penrhiwceiber Schools, and J. L. Mather, Ynysboeth Schools; Needlework and Knitting, Miss L. M. Phillips-Jones and Mrs Shipton, Penrhiwceiber; Cottagers, Mr R. AAT. Mathews, Penrhiwceiber, and Mr T. Smith, Mountain Ash. Awards: OPEN. Best collection of Vegetables, ot less than 9 varieties: let, H. Chowles. Onions, spring sown, untrimmed: 1st, Gomer Griffiths. Onions, autumn sown, untrimmed: 1st, James Morris; 2nd, Mrs D. Rich- ards. Eschallots: 1st, W. R. Harrison; 2nd. John Cory; 3rd, W. Jenkins. Six Leeks: 1st, F. Hale; 2nd, H. Chowles; 3rd, H. Meaton. Six Carrots, long: 1st, Howell Wil- liams; 2nd, H. Chowles; 3rd, G. Griffiths. Six Carrots, short: 1st. W. Knapton; 2nd, T. Phillips. Six -Parsnips: 1st, H. Chowles. Six Tnrnips: 1st, AA". Jenkins; 2nd, W. R. Harrison; 3rd, H. Chowles. Beet, four: 1st, Chappell; 2nd, W. I Knapton; 3rd, G. Griffiths. I Potatoes, kidney: 1st. W. R. Harrison; 2nd, G. Griffiths; 3rd, F. Carter. Potatoes, round: 1st, T. Phillips; 2nd, F. C. Crocker; 3rd, Chowles. Three Cabbages, white: 1st, M. Beavan; 2nd, T. Phillips; 3rd, W. Knapton. Cauliflower: 1st, H. Chowles; 2nd, H. Williams; 3rd, F. Harrison. Beans, runners: 1st, T. Chappell; 2nd, H. Chowles; 3rd, W. R. Harrison. Peas: 1st, W. R. Harrison; 2nd, Ernest AVeston. Celerv. 3 sticks, red: 1st. F. Hale; 2nd. H. Chowles. Celery, 3 sticks, white: 1st, F. Hale; 2nd, H. Chowles. Brace of Cucumbers: 1st, Isaac George; 2nd, H. Chowles. Tomatoes: 1st, H. Meaton; 2nd, D. J. Lewis. Marrows: 1st, H. Chowles; 2nd, F. Carter. Rhubarb: 1st. W. Hemming; 2nd, W. Thomas. Broad Beans: 1st, H. Chowles; 2nd, F. Carter. Lettuce: 1st, Mrs D. Richards; 2nd, H. Chowles. FRUIT. Six Culinary Apples: 1st, Eben Griffiths; 2nd, H. Chowles. One Bunch of Grapes, white, 2nd, H. I Chowles. One Bunch of Grapes, black: 1st, W. R. Morgan; 2nd, H. Chowles. Gooseberries: 1st, H. Meaton. PLANTS. Four Greenhouse Ferns: 1st, S. Pearce; 2nd, Isaac George. Coleus: 1st, James Morris; 2nd, S. Pearce. Begonias: 1st, Richard Bridgeman; 2nd, H. Chowles. Geraniums, flowering, 3 pots: 1st, Richard Bridgeman; 2nd, James Morris. Fuschias, 3 plants: 1st, James Morris. Begonias, flowering (fibrous): 1st, Isaac George; 2nd, T. Phillips. Gloxinias, 4 pots: 1st, James Morris; 2nd, S. Pearce. Best three table plants, foliage: 1st, H. Chowles; 2nd, James Morris. CUT FLOWERS. Six Roses: 1st, William Marsh; 2nd, Francis Harrison. Twelve Dahlias, Cactus: 1st, Francis Harrison. Six Bunches of Phlot Drummondi: 1st. F. Hale: 2nd, W. R. Morgan. Carnations: 1st, William Marsh; 2nd. H. Chowles. Six Bunches of Geraniums: 1st, Rich- ard Bridgeman; 2nd, James Morris. Asters: 1st, Richard Bridgeman; 2nd, G. Grijfiths. Stocks: 1st, H. Meaton; 2nd, G. Mayne. For the best Trade Exhibit of Cut Flowers and Plants: 1st. William Treseder, Cardiff; 2nd. William Marsh. HONEY. Honey, six glass jars: 1st, D. G. Walters; 2nd, M. Walters. Honey, six glazed jars: 1st, H. Meaton. SPECIAL PRIZES. Best collection of Sweet Peas: 1st, T. C. Crocher; 2nd, W. R. Morgan. Collection of Vegetables in six dis- tinct sorts: 1st, H. Chowles; 2nd, G. Griffiths. Collection of Vegetables, 6 varieties: 1st. F. C. Crocker; 2nd, H. Meaton. Collection of four varieties of Vege- tables: 2nd, F. Carter. 20 Pod Peas and 6 Carrots: 1st, G. Mayne; 2nd, H. Meaton. Collection of Vegetables, six distinct kinds: 1st, H. Meaton. Three Vases of Sweet Peas: 1st, Mrs Jennings. Three Vases of Hardy Annuals (cut flowers): 1st, Mrs E. Jennings. DIVISION II.—COTTAGERS. For the best stocked and kept Allot- ment Garden: 1st. H. Meaton; 2nd, Charles Knapton; 3rd, R. D. Richards. I For the best kept and stocked Cottage Garden attached to a dwelling house (flowers and vegetables): 1st, James Morris; 2nd, A. Jones. Exhibition of Plants grown and shown in window: 1st, James Morris; 2nd, Mrs D. R. Richards. Collection of Roses: 1st. W. R. Harri- son; 2nd, H. Meaton. Collection of six varieties of Stocks: 1st, H. Meaton; 2nd, Richard Bridge- man. One dish of Gooseberries and one dish of Black Currants: 1st, H. Meaton. One dish each of Runner Beans, o Dwarf. and Broad Beans: 1st, H. ),eaton; 2nd. F. Carter. Six Carrots. 6 Parsnips. 6 Leeks, an 1 6 Pots: 1st, H. Meaton. SECTION II.—VEGETABLES. Collection of Vegetables: of not less than 5 kinds: 1st, Fred Hale; 2nd, Charles Meredith. Six Spring Sown Onions: 1st. Fred Hale; 2nd, Mrs D. Richards. Dish of Eschallots: 1st, F. Hale; 2nd, John Cory; 3rd, W. R. Harrison. Leeks, bunch of 4: lat, H. Meaton: 2nd, F. Hale. Carrots, short, bunch of 4: 1st, Fred Hale; 2nd, W. Knapton. Carrots, large, bunch of 4: 1st. Fred Hale; 2nd, W. Knapton. Parsnips, bunch of 4: 1st, H. Meaton; 2nd. E. Weston. Turnips, bunch of 4: 1st W. Hemming; 2nd, W. R. Harrison. Beetroot. 3 roots: 1st, W. Knapton; 2nd. H. Meaton. Potatoes, dish of 6 kidneys: 1st, H. Meaton; 2nd, F. Hale. Potatoes, dish of 6, round: 1st, H. Meaton; 2nd, F. Hale. Potatoes, collection of 4 distinct kinds: 1st. H. Meaton. Cabbages, 2, white: 1st, Mrs D. Rich- ards: 2nd, W. R. Harrison. Cabbages, 2, red: 1st. H. Meaton; 2nd, Mrs D. Richards. Cauliflower: 1st, T. W. Phillips; 2nd, Charles Meredith. Runner Beans, dish of 12: 1st. W. K. Harrison; 2nd, H. Meaton. Peas, 20 pods: 1st, E. AVeston; 2nd F. Carter. Celery: 1st, H. Meaton; 2nd, F. Hale. Brace of Cucumbers: 1st. H. Meaton. Aegetable Marrow, brace: 1st, Mrs D. Richards; 2nd, W. R. Harrison. Lettuce, any variety, three leaves: Aleaton; 2nd, E. Weston; 3rd, F. Hill. Parsley, one basket: 1st. J. Simmers; 2nd, M. Bevan. Tomatoes, best bunch as grown: 1st. W. R. Harrison; 2nd, J. Morris. Rhubarb, four sticks: 1st, F. Hale; 2nd, W. Hemming. Broad beans, dish of 12: 1st, T. W. Phillips; 2nd, G. Mayne. FLOWER PLANTS IN POTS. Six Greenhouse Plants: 1st, James Morris; 2nd, S. Pearce. Three One-sider: 1st, James Morris. Fuschia, any variety: 1st, R. A. Bridgeman; 2nd, Mrs Bridgeman. Petunia: 1st, R. A. Bridegman; 2nd, H. Meaton. Begonia, foliage: 1st, Mrs Thomas; 2nd, Mrs Coates. Begonia, flowering: 1st, R. A. Bridge- man; 2nd, Eynon Jones Morris. Hanging Plant, any variety: 1st, Mrs Thomas; 2nd, George Eynon. Geraniums, two plants in bloom: 1st, R. Bridgeman. Window plant, foliage: 1st, John Jones; 2nd. Sidney Jones. Window plant, in bloom: 1st, Ray- mond Nelson; 2nd, Fred Nelson. SECTION IV.—CUT FLOWERS. Six Carnations: 1st, R. A. Bridgeman; 2nd, G. Mayne. Six Dahlias: 1st, F. Hale; 2nd, G. Mayne. Six Marigolds: l6t, H. Andrews. Six Pansies: 1st. R. Bridgeman; 2nd, H. Andrews. Basket of Cut Flowers (garden varieties only): 1st, F. Hale; 2nd, U. Mayne. Asters, six bloom: 1st. W. Harrison-, 2nd. R. A. Bridgeman. Mignonette, bunch: 1st, R. Bridge- man; 2nd, H. Meaton. Stocks, 6 plants as grown: 1st. James Morris; 2nd, H. Meaton. Six Roses: 1st, W. R. Harrison; 2nd, George Edwards. Six Bunches of Sweet Peas: 1st, Geo. Edwards; 2nd, F. Hale. INDUSTRIAL AND ART CLASSES. For the best school Garden Plot, cultivated by children: 1st, Ynysboeth (Mr J. L. Mather, headmaster). n WiJd Flowers: 1st. Hilda Jennings; 2nd. Muriel Knapton; Specimen of Plain Needlework Apron S1 j »■T print: 1st. Eva Morris; 2nd, Alice Masters. Cottage Loaf: 1st. Joseph Carr; 2nd. James Morris; 3rd, Mrs Fisher. Dish of Cooked Potatoes: 1st, W. Henning; 2nd, James Morris; 3rd, E. Westoii. Dish of Hen's Eggs: 1st, F. Carter; 2nd. D. Keen; 3rd, Geo. Carter. SPORTS WINNERS. Boys' uace under 14: 1st, E. J. Evans; 2nd. Ifor Davies; 3rd, Norman Holmes. Girls under 16: 1st, Sarah Dyke; 2nd, Ai8! Jiewls; ^r<^» Winnie Thomas. Old Men s Race: 1. Young; 2, Rich- ards; 3, Sunmerhill. Novice Race (120yds): 1. A. Alnor; 2, W. J. Lucimore; 3, T. J. Davies. Egg and Spoon Race (ladies): 1, Mrs. Cannings; 2, Beatrice Preston; 3, Evelyn Davies. Tug-of-War: 1, Lee Hotel Team. Ambulance; 1st, Penrhiwceiber -lid, Mountain Ash. The judges were Messrs. Tom Evans, Lee Hotel, and John Williams, draper: handicapper, Mr. Jack Deere; starter, Mr. Bert Morgan.

tsevioos for Sunday Next. HIGHLAND PI» ce Unitarian Church, Aberdare. Morning at 11; Even- ing at 6; Sunday School at 2 30. Rev. George Neighbour, Mountain Ash.

Tyntetown Funerals. WHY THEY ARE SO BADLY AT- TENDED. An old adage reads the poo.: that helps the poor," but in Tyntetown (or Matthewstown) it seems that 'he poor are too poor to help the poor, or to even help to bury the dead. Last Friday afternoon a funeral of eight persons, with a minister and unde!- taker, wended its way from Main Roa-1, Tyntetown, to Abercynon Cemetery. The latter portion of the road is hilly, and it must be very arduous work to carry a coffin containing the corpse of a well-built man up to the burial ground. On the day in question-a warm, sweltering afternoon however, this had to be done by eight men—one quartette relieving the other at various points. It is hoped that when the hill was reached the minister and under- taker gave a helping hand. I A short time ago, only four persons came to bury a person who had died in this village. On that occasion the two resident constables, P.C. David Thomas ad P.C. Diniwiddy, deemed it necessary to assist in carrying the corpse to its la.st resting place, and finding the wors. too much for six persons, they had actually to seek aid at the Ynysboeth Hotel, where two men volunteered to join the procession and help to carry the coffin up the hill. One reason assigned for lack of at- tendance at funerals is that the people residing here do not possess what is called Sunday clothes-not necessarily mourning garments, but no good clothes of any 'kind or colour. Another (aason is that there is no method of making known to the people what day and time the funeral is to take place. These par- ticulars are announced in the local churches, but the people are not there to hear them. Hearses are a luxury, almost unknown at Tyntetown.

A Brave Mountain Ash Bandsman. GALLANT ATTEMPT TO RESCUE DROWNING MAN. On Tuesday morning a tragedy oc- curred at Burnham, Somerset, in which a young Mountain Ash man was closely associated. It appears that a maj, named Martin, of Sidcup, Devon, was bathing in the sea near the pier and got into difficulties. Although many people were looking on, no one attempted a rescue, with the exception of Mr Frei Morgan (Brownie), of Mountain Ash. who, fearless of the consequences, dived in and made a gallant attempt to rescue the drowning man. Unfortunately, Mr Morgan's bravery was futile, for he had to let the man go. Mr Morgan is well known in Mountain Ash. He is a me n ber of the committee of the Mountain Ash Volunteer Institute, and also a player in the band. He only went to Burnham last week to take up a tem- porary engagement with the Burnham Town Band. "Brownie," as he is called by his intimate associates, is a good all- round sport, he having ueen a player 111 the Mount Rugby team for some years. Many congratulatory wires have been sent to him.

Local Wins at National Eisteddfod. Essay on Social study of any dis- trict in Wales," prize .£7, Mr O. 1'. Hopkins, Mountain Ash. District chosen, Merthyr and Aberdare Boroughs. Conversational Welsh, 2nd prize won by Myfanwy Wynn Williams, Dolwar, Aberdare, daughter of Rev. and Mrs ti. Williams. Pianoforte solo, under 16, Miss Teague, Penrhiwceiber. Oil painting portrait subject, Welsh, £10 and investiture gold medal, Mr I R. Reynolds, Mountan Ash. Timbering competition Timbermen s I class, Mr David Jones, Cwmaman.

Glyn Neath. CONCERT. On Thursday evening a well-attended concert was held at Beth- ania Old Chapel, when the following artistes gave their services: Soprano, Miss Marion Barry, Aberdare; con- tralto, Miss Annie M. Dando, Aber- aman; tenor, Mr Watkin Phillips, Cwm- gwrach, late of Aberaman; bass, Mr Gwilym Phillips, Aberaman; elocution- ist, Mr Thomas Morgan, Plasyderi; accompanist, Mrs Morgan Ho wells, A.L.C.M., Glyn Neath. Mr Rees How- ells, M.E., presided. All the participants gave of their best. The proceeds were for the benefit of Mr Henry Hick, who is unable to follow his employment. INTERMENT. On Wednesday the interment of Mr David Davies, whose tragic death we recorded last week, took place. The body was taken by rail for burial at Cockett, near Swansea. He was laid to rest at the Parish Church yard. The Rev. T. Carmen Harris officiated at the house in Glyn Neath. and the curate of Cockett at the grave- side. Deceased leaves a widow and throc young children, a father, brothers, ana sisters. A message of sympathy from deceased's co-agents of the Prudential .Assurance Co. was read by the Rev T. Carmen Harris. Mr Davies was the son of Mr Daniel Davies, late of Coed y Bynon Farm, Carmarthenshire. He was an amiable and well-liked young man. and a faithful member of Bethel (B.) Church and Sunday School. FOOTBALL. The many friends of Mr T. C. Lloyd congratulate him on his appointment as captain of the Neath Football Team. WEDDING. On Saturday at the Register Office. Neatli, Miss Cassie Cornelius, third daughter of Mr and Mrs David Cornelius, 7 Abernant Terrace, was united in .marriage to Mr Edward Hammond. Accompanied by Miss Maggie Cornelius, Miss Mary Evans. Messrs John Thomas and Thomas Scott, they departed from Glyn Neath to Neath by motor amid the din of de- tonators and the hearty congratulations of friends. After the ceremony the happy pair left for London, where the honeymoon is being spent.

An epigram says unkind and true 7 this of the living. An epitaph says That is all the difference—except in kind and untrue things of the dead. the spelling.

NO TEA LIKE S QMJMB TS& B I OF ALL QROGKR8. i

r Aberdare Empire. A holiday programme second to none is shown to large houses at the above place this week. Mr Norton must be congratulated on this excellent cater- ing. On Monday a continuous per- formance of pictures took place from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., the place being well filled throughout the day. The star feature film this week is the "House of Mystery," parts 1 and 2. Other ex- ceptionally fine films are unreeled through the Empirescope. The turns this week are:—Phyllis Marshall, the juvenile wonder, winner of third prize in rag-time competition; Charles Best, vrfho is at his best when in the comedy act, Mr Bunker, the Mountebank the Grecian Trio, the swell and the street singers; the Ricardos, comedy Chinese illusionists. Excellent selections are rendered by the orchestra.

TO HOLIDAY READERS. In addition to the places mentioned in Page 3 of this issue the "Aberdare Leader" and "Tarian y Gweithiwr" may be had of- MR. E. T. DAVIES, Newsagent, The Emporium, Lianstephan.

ABERNANT. NEW SEASON Wallpapers. Finest selection in Wales. No foreign paper looked.—Emrvs Evans, Victoria Square. BETHEL (B.).-The pulpit of this church was occupied on Sunday last by the Rev. D. D. Hopkins. Pontygwaith, late of Scranton, U.S.A.

ABERDARE. FOOT RACE.—In the Lloyd v. Leo Williams raco, reported in another column, Mr. Mackenzie, the starter of the contest, had no hand in the handi- capping of the competitors. lie acted solely as starter. CHAMBER OF TRADE.—The per- son who is to read a paper before the next meeting of the Aberdare Chamber of Trade is Mr. W. It. Jones, 21 Car- diff Street, accountant, and secretary to the. Rock Brewery, and not as stated ill our last issue. INTERMENT.—The remains of the late Mrs. Jackson, Abernant Road, were interred nt Newport Cemetery on Thursday last. The mourners were: Mr. J..Jackson (husband). Miss Jack- son (daughter), Miss Annie Stephens, Newport, and Mrs. Rees (sisters), Mr. and Mrs. John, Port Talbot (sister and brother-in-law), iii,,i Mr. Danger, Aber- dare. The Rev. Dr. C. A. H. Green, Vicar of Aberdare, officiated. A very Large number of wreaths were received from all parts of the country. ,N the auspices of a Holiday Club a smoking concert was held at the Bridgend Inn on Friday evening, when the following programme was gone through :—Mouth organ solo by Mr. w. Evans; song by Mr T. Mor- gans; song by Mr D. Gibbon; presen- tation to Mr. W. Strong, chairman of tlie Holiday Club; song by Mr. G. Price; mouth organ solos by Mr. Tal Rees and Mr. H. Morgan; song by Mr I D. Gibbon; mouth organ solo and song by Mr. Phil Lloyd. A vote of thanks I was accorded the host and hostess. Subscriptions were receiveci from Mr. Shaw; Mr. Rees, Bridgend Inn; Mr. Gibbon and Mr. Morgan. The secre- tarial work wus carried out by Mr. G. Price, latü seer, of the Gasworkers' Union.

TRECYNON. OBITUARY. We regret to record the death of Mr David Davies, builder and contractor, Llewelyn Street, which took place Oil Saturday evening last after a painful illness. Deceased was well known in the district. He was a trustee and active member of Bethania C.M. Church. Aberdare. He was about 70 years of age, and was the oldest build- er in the district. Mr Davies was un- married. Always of a quiet and un- assuming disposition, Mr Davies had greatly endeared himself to a large circle of friends. He was ever a ready helper in the cause of charity. The funeral takes place to-day (Thursday). The body will be conveyed by train to Llandilo for burial fit the Llandilo Cemetery.

YNYSYBWL. WEDDINGS.—On Saturday last, at Llanwonno Parish Church, the Rey. J. R. James, B.A., Christ Church, Ynvsv- hwl. tied the nuptial knot between Mr Charles Smith and Miss Hannah Jones. Mr. Trevor Rogers fulfilled the duties of best man, and the bride was accom- panied by Miss Annie Jones as brides- maid.—The wedding of Mr. Joseph Chessman and Miss Edith Hopkins took place at Bethany English Baptist Chapel, Pontypridd, on Saturday last. The Rev. Samuel Davies, pastor of Bethany, officiated. Mr. James Hop- kins gave his daughter away, and Mr George Hill was the best man. INTERMENT.—The funeral of Mrs. Jones, wife of Mr. George Jones, 24 Thompson Street, took place at the Ynvsybwl Cemetery on Thursday after- noon, July 31st. The officiating minis- ter was the Rev. Arthur Jones, B.A.. pastor of Tabernacle Welsh Congrega- tional Church, and the Rev. D. Rich- ards, pastor of Glyn St. English C.M. Church, prayed at the graveside. The deceased was 55 years of age, and suc- cumbed to a very painful illness on Monday morning, the 28th ult. The chief mourners were: Mr. George Jones, husband; Mrs. Williams (Hir- wain), mother; Mr. and Mrs. J. Dawe, daughter; Me and Mrs. Nehemiah Jones, son; Misses Mary, Jennie, Susie, Catherine and Jessie Jones, daughters; Messrs. Tom and John W. Jones, sons; Maud Dawe, George Dawe, Catherine M. Jones and Idris Jones, grand-children; Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Williams, brother; Mr Daniel Williams, brother; Mrs. D. Williams and Mrs. M. A. Thomas, sisters-in-law; Mr. and Mrs. King, brother-in-law and sister- 9, in-law; Messrs. Henry AVilliams, Daniel Davies, Nehemiah Williams, Job Hop- kins, J. AV. Jones, Sam Jones and Matthew Jones, nephews; Mrs. M. Budge, Misses Susie Williams and Mary Jones, nieces; Mr. and Mrs. Tom AVil- liams, nephew and niece; Mr. and Mrs Tom Jones, cousins. Great sympathy is felt for the family in their sad bereavement.

ABERCYNON COLLIER'S THEFT. John Welsh, an Abercynon collier, was charged at Pontypridd on Wednes- day with stealing a mandril shaft from outside the shop of Mr. W. V. Rees. ironmonger, High Street, on Tuesday. P.C. Lutciier said he saw defendant carrying the shaft in a suspicious man- ner, and when spoken to about it, he said he bought it from a man for a shilling. A fine of 20s. was imposed.

NOTICE. T ILtDESMEN and others will please -i- note that I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by my wife, Sarah Maria Thomas. 1 John Stree-t, 0 Miskin, Mountain Ash. after this date, August 5th, 1913. (Signed) J. R. THOMAS. 12 Morgan St., Miskin. Mountain Ash. MOUNTAIN ASH WORKMEN'S CLUB AND INSTITUTE. WANTED a Steward and Steward- vT ess for above Cluj). No encum- bra nee. ages. ^2 per week. house and coal; security, COFO. All applications to be in hand by first post Monday, August 11. — Apply Secretary. j > TO LET. STABLE and Coach House, back 14 Dover Street.—Applv, Stephen Cnbb, Fair Oak. High Street. Moun- tain Ash. )