The Aberdare Leader

LLWYDCOED. GARDEN SEEDS: Only first prize iseeds stocked. Choicest selection at Emrvs Evans', M.P.S., Victoria Square. PERSONAL. We are pleased to learn that the Rev. W. S. Davies, pastor of Horeb, and father of the Rev. D. E. Davies, B.A., Tavistock, is now pro- gressing, he having recently undergone an operation. ST. JAMES'.—Last Sunday being Easter Sunday there was a celebration of the Holy Communion at 8 a.m. The celebrant was the Rev. Evan Thomas, assisted by Mr D. Williams (lay read- er). At 11 a.m. the service was conducted by Mr Williams. A children's service was held in the afternoon, when Mr Williams addressed the children. The evening service was also conducted by Mr Williams. Two nice anthems were rendered in the evening by the choir under the conductorship of Mr Joseph Thomas. Mr Lewis Jones presided at the organ. The church had been nice- ly decorated by the ladies, to whom credit is due. Another celebration was held at 10 a.m. on Monday morning. SOCIAL. For Good Friday the younger members of Horeb Chapel had arranged an excellent programme. A sumptuous banquet commenced at 6 p.m. Misses M. H. James, Annie Owen Sarah Owen, S. J. Leach, M H. Phillips, D. Morris, and J. Williams presided at the tables. The bread and butter cutters were Misses Edith Jones, Sarah Hopkins, and Air Tommy Thomas. Mr Willie Beddoe cut the cake, and Mr Dan Jones carved the hams. The door- keepers were Messrs D. L. Owen and J. Hopkins. The tea brewer was Miss C. George. When the tables had been cleared all took part in a series of games interspersed with pianoforte selections, solos, duetts, etc.. contributed VV Annie Jones and Messrs Ralph Harris, Alfred Evans, Albert T. Rees, and Tommy Thomas. In introducing new and original games Misses Amy Davies aid Dinah Morris gave their ser- vices. After supper and the singing of Hen Wlad fv Nhadau," the gathering reluctantly broke up. All the arrange- ments passed without a hitch, the secre- tarv being Miss Amy Davies, the treas- urer, Mr Thomas F. James, and the phairman, Mr W. D. James. The following were present :—Misses M. Beynon M H. Davies, Exhibition Row, L. M. Davies, M. A. Davies, Corner House Street; S. Hopkins, M. Harris, M..1. Hopkins, A. Jones, M. H. James, E. Jones, D. Morris, S. J. Leach, A. Owen, S. Owen, M. H. Phillips. A. Thomas, qnd J. Williams: Messrs W. Beddoe, T. J. Beddoe. T. Beynon, D. J. Davies, E..T. Davies, T. H. Davies. W. R- Davids, ,T. Davies, E. Davies, Aber- dare; R..T. Evans, Cwmdare; A. Evans, Trecynon; J. Evans, W. Ed- J. Hookins, R. H. Harris, W. D. ►binios, W. Jones. J. T..Tames, Mach-^ vnlleth: W. James, R. T. James. G. Jones T F. James, F. Loader. D. L. Owen, W. P- Phillips, A. T. Rees, W. Rees, D. Stenhens. Trecyno^; T. Thomas, and W. Thomas, Miss A. Davies, Messrs E. Harris and M. Beddoe.

TRECYNON. FOR the best selection of Garden Seeds go to Emrys Evans', M.P.S., Aber- dare. Only first prize seeds stocked. MINISTERIAL. The Rev. E. J. Gruffydd, the energetic and popular pastor of Bethel Congregational Church, has received an invitation to the pastor- ate of the Congregational Church at Llangennech, Carm. A PRETTY WEDDING was solemn- ised at Noddfa Baptist Chapel on Saturday, April 11th, between Mr E. J. Evans and Miss A. E. Jones. Mr Evans is the second son of Mr D. J. Evans, Gospel Hall, Gadlys, and Miss Jones is the daughter of Mr Charles Jones, Aber- aman. Mr D. T. Evans, brother of the ,bi-idegi-ooill, acted as best man, and the bride was given away by her grand- father, Mr William Jones, Aberaman. The service, which was conducted by the Rev. D. Hopkin, B.A., was witnessed by malty friends and well-wishers of the young couple, who later in the day de- parted for their honeymoon. WEDDING. On Easter Sunday morning a very pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Pagan's Parish Church, the contracting parties .being Mr William John Gain, youngest son of Mr Alfred Gain, Margaret Street, and Miss Ellen Vallis, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs William Roster Vallis, 72 Cemetery Road. Mr George Thomas acted as best man, and the bride was given away by her father. She was beautifully attired in a dress of silver grey with hat to match. Misses Minnie Thomas, Tredegar, and Louisa Vallis, sister of bride, acted as bridesmaids. They were neatly attired in cream silk dresses with hats to match. Mrs G. Thomas, Mr George Harris Mountain Ash, and Miss.E. M. Richards, Mountain Ash, were also present. After the cere- mony the wedding party repaired to the bride's home, where a sumptuous breakfast was partaken of. The honeymoon is being spent in Cardiff. PRESENTATION MEETING. A very interesting concert was held at Noddfa Church, Trecynon, on Good Friday evening, when Mrs Spencer Wil- liams, the organist at Noddfa, received a beautiful marble clock, a tray, and a. beautiful marble clock, a tray, and ornaments from the member* of the chapel choir as a token of their high j esteem and expression of their wishes for her future happiness. Tha chair was occupied by the Rev. D. Hopkin, B.A. The following took part:—Kal- man Jones, Eirene Davies, Maggie Henry, Hilda Williams, Louie Williams, Oswald Davies, Muriel Evans, T. Pic- ton Evans, T. Jones, Maud Edwards, and Miss Thomas. Mr J. R. Evans, G. and L., who had mainly been re- sponsible for the presentation, referred to the ready response that his appeal had received, which manifested their very warm regards for the recipient. Mr J. King expressed sentiments of a similar kind, and Mr Thomas Evans, in a brief speech, presented the gifts to Mrs Williams, which she gracefully accept- ed. Miss Maud Thomas and Mr D. J. Evans have recently been appointed to assist Mrs Williams in future at the organ. SOCIAL. — On Friday evening last a social was held at the English Wesleyan Hall in connection with the Roliday Club. The trayholders were: Mes- dames Kevill, J. Jones. D. Darby, Gibbs, Misses Emily Jane Thomas, and Miss Elizabeth Morgan. Cutters, Mesdames Davey and Dance. Superintendents, Mesdames John Thomas and C. Cousins. Doorkeeper, Mr Fred Dance; brewer, Mr A. Cousins. After tea a musical pro- gramme was given, Mr Fred Dance occupying the chair. Appended is the programme: Recitation, Miss L. M. John; solos, Miss Rees and Miss Ed- wards; duett. Misses Rees and Ed- wards; recitation. Reggie Boynon, Aber- aman; mouth organ solo, Mr William Henry Thornell, gramophone selections, Mr John Thomas; solo. Miss Eastman. The event of the evening was the pre- sentation of a beautifully-bound Bible to Mr Fred Pritchard on his departure to Canada. The presentation was made by Mr Charles Cousins in a most ap- propriate manner. Speeches in eulogy of Mr Pritchard were made by Messrs J. B. Arnold, Frank Arnold, John Thomas, and F. Dance. The recipient fittingly responded. Thanks to all who took part was proposed by Mr J. B. Arnold, and seconded by Mr C. Cousins. The secretary and treasurer were Messrs T. G. John and Phil Davies.

ABERDARE I THE Auto-wheel attach to your present Cycle.—Agents, Parker Bros. CLERICAL. The Rev. D. J. Row- I land, B.A., curate of St. Elvan's, will shortly leave the parish for Leicester. He carries with him the best wishes of his numerous friends. ST. MARK'S MISSION. At this place of worship on Sunday evening (Easter Day) a lantern service was held. The sacred pictures of the life of the Saviour were ably explained by Messrs Saviour were ably explained by Messrs T. G. Chivers and D. Tasker. Mrs Ll. M. Jones presided at the harmonium. ST. ELVAN'S. — At this church on Easter Day there were three early celebrations of the Holy Communion, and at 11 o clock a choral celebration sung to Battison Haynes in E flat. The Vicar was celebrant. and the sermon was preached by the Rev. H G Griffith, B.A. At the evening service the CantIcles were sung to Maunder in G. The Vicar preached. There were processions at each service, and the sacred edifice was choicely decorated. SILOA SUNDAY SCHOOL. 'The "Pen Chwarter of the above school was held on Sunday last. The pastor, the Rev. D. Silyn Evans, presided, and Mr Afanydd Morgan opened the meet- ing. Nearly 50 children took part in singing and reciting. Great credit is due to Messrs David Phillips and Evan Williams for the able and efficient manner in which the children had been coached. In addition to the chil- dren Messrs John Davies, William Phillips, and Jacob Phillips sang, and Mr D. E. Morgan and Miss Edith Phillips recited. Thanks are also due to Mr D. J. Parsons and his choir. Mr Morgan John and Mr J. Tarrell Wil- liams assisted in organising the event. MATRIMONIAL. A pretty wedding was solemnised at Bethel Congregational Chapel on Easter Day. The contract- ing parties were Miss Maggie Jones, eldest daughter of-Mr and Mrs Joseph Jones, 3 Gospel Hall Terrace, and Mr H. Trunkfield, butcher, High Street. The bridesmaids were Miss Sarah Jones, sister of the bride, and Miss Mabel Trunkfield, sister of the bridegroom. The best man was Mr D. J. Jones, brother of the bride. The Rev. E. J. Gruffydd, pastor, officiated. A sumptu- ous breakfast was partaken of at the bride's home. In addition to the wedding party the following guests were invited:—Mr and Mrs J. M. Davies, Dowlais. sister of bride; Mr and Mrs W. H. Templeman, Mr and Mrs D. J. Williams, Mr and Mrs James Jones, Bute Street; Mr and Mrs W. Bailey, Mrs Ellis Davies, Mrs Davies, Carmel; Mr J. Powell, and Mr and Mrs E. Davies. The bride and bridegroom carry with them the best wishes of a host of friends. R.A.O.B. On Good Friday night the brethren of the Baden Powell Lodge were visited by the brethren of the Llwyncelyn Lodge. The WT.P.'s for the evening were Bro. F. Beswick, K.O.M., P.S.P., and Bro. T. J. Owen, W.P., Llwyncelyn. Several members contri- buted to the harmony. The event of the evening was the initiation of Mr Walter Hopcroft, the popular manager of the Park Cinema, into the mysteries of Buffaloism. The ceremony was most impressively performed by Bro F. Bes- wick. Bro. Hopcroft, in responding, made a most interesting and entertain- ing speech. He invited the brethren to visit his hall on Wednesday, 15th of April, free of charge. Speeches were made by Bro. F. Beswic-k, Bro. Harold Knight, K.O.M., Bro. Hawley, W.P., C.Sec.; Bro. T. J. Owen, Wr.P. Thanks to Bro. Hopcroft and to the Llwyncelyn brethren was proposed by Bro. Hawley, and seconded by Bro. Harold Knight. Several members of Llwyncelyn were affiliated to this lodge. A most enjoy- able evening terminated with a. link of 46 brethren. t BROTHERHOOD. At the Green Street Brotherhood meeting on Sunday afternoon the Rev. H. Barraclough presided. The lesson was Luke 23 and 24. Mrs Bannister rendered a solo. A presentation of an elegantly bound Bible was made by the president to Mr Ford, a member of the Brotherhood, who is leaving for Australia. The Bible was given to the recipient as his Brotherhood prize and also as a me- mento of his membership. The speaker for the afternoon was the Rev. Leslie R. Winter, circuit minister, who took as his subject. "The Second Day." Mr Winter pictured the olav after the death of the Saviour. His enemies congratulated each othpr on the removal of the blasphemous N:17arene. He also imagined what the feelings of Jesus' friends, and especially his mother, might have been on that memorable day. The first Easter anthem was sung by the birds that twitted merrily by the empty grave that morn. The whole universe was aglow with joy, because of its Creator's resurrection. Mr Winter then dealt with the Resurrec- tion of Christ, its le«sou. a^d its signi- I ficance to us in view of our own re- surrection to be forever with the Lord. N.U.R TEA. The [1"1111:1.1 tea and concert of the National of Rail- waymen (Aberdare Branch) was held at the Memorial Hall on Easter Monday. Mr R. Lewis, who has hpn'1 secretary of the branch for the last 20 years, has resigned, and the present event was organised by his successor, Mr H. Morris. The travholders were: Mrs E. Lewis. Mrs W. Keliv, Mrs New, Mrs T. P. Jones. Mrs T. N. Evans, Mrs Vauglian, Mrs Havmaii, Miss Bowyer, Mrs H. Marriott, Mrs H. Davies, Mrs and Miss Pickering, Mrs Elias, Mrs E- Vauglian. Mrs H. Edmunds. Mrs G. Pontin, Mrs E. Palmer. Cutters, Mrs Lewis. Mrs Wigmore, Mrs Lawrence, Mrs Jeffreys. Mrs Coles, Mrs Glover. Tea brewer. Mrs Kelly. At the concert Mr J. M. Simpson, the advertised chair- man, was unable to be present, but had sent a. donation towards the cause. In his absence Mr Hayward presided. At an interval Mr R. Lewis, of Penarth, late of Aberdare, the former secretary. I gave the annual report of the society. The following programme was gone through:—Pianoforte solo, Master Gwyn Howells. Song, Mr J. Roberts. Selec- tions by the Tlecynon Mandoline Band. Song, Miss Webb." Songs by Mr Mac- meakin. Violin selections, Mr Pontin and party. Recitation, "Curfew shall not ring to-night," Mr George Wil- liams. Songs Mr John Edwardn. Whistling selections, Mr Harris. Song, Miss Williams. Comic songs, Mr W. H. Templeman. The accompanist was Mr E. T. Edwards, A.L.C.M. A vote of thanks to all who took part was pro- posed by Mr T. Warren, and seconded by Mr R. Hopkins, A.C. An exhibition of arts and curios, held in the Cloak Room, had extensive patronage.

CWMBACH. ANNIVERSARY. On Sunday last anniversary services took place at Soar Primitive Methodist Chapel, when 8ill- ing, reciting, and dialogues took place. The president was Mr Thomas Daniel, and the organist Mr Isaac R. Roberts. On Mondav the annual tea took place. APPOINTMENT. — Mr T. J. Mor- gan, F.T.S.C. (Pencerdd Cynon), has been appointed conductor of the Aber- dare Orchestral Society, which was in charge of Mr D. W. Davies, F.T.S.C., A.R.C.O., Merthyr, who has received an appointment in London. This society was formerly conducted by Madame Gwen Howells. Mr Morgan is the popu- lar conductor of the Cwmbach United Choir. SPECIAL SERVICES. — On Friday. Saturday, and Sunday last special services were held at Bethania Baptist Chapel on the occasion of the re- opening. The preachers were: Friday, the Rev. W. Morris, D.D., Treorchy, and the Rev. J. Myddfai Jones, Eben- ezer, Cwmbach. Saturday and Sunday, the Revs. Pfcter Jones, Colwyn Bay, and R. H. Davies, Bryn Seion, Cwmbach. The Rev. J. Janies, pastor of the church, conducted the services. Mr J. Vaughan was the precentor, and Mr D. J. Vaughan was the organist. SINGING FESTIVAL. On Tues- day last the children's fifth annual singing festival took place at Bryn Seion Chapel. The singing was con ducted by Air Thomas Evan Williams; organist," Mr Brychan Williams. Presi- dent, Mr Thomas Lloyd. The cate- chiser was the Rev. It. H. Davies, pastor. In the afternoon tea was pro- vided, the travholders being: (1) Misses Mary Evans, Katie Evans, assisted by E. M. Cole; (2) Mrs John Jones and Mrs Davies; (3) Mrs Price and Miss E. Morgan; (4) Misses S. E. Davies and E. Davies; (5) Mrs Davies and Mrs Wil- liams. Cutters-up, Mrs Bufton, Mrs James Hughes, Mrs D. Davies, Mrs Evans, Mrs Rees, and Mrs Jones, assisted by Mr W. H. Jones and Mr J. Davies. The doorkeepers were Messrs James Hughes and Henry Phillips. Stoker, Mr Ebenezer Davies. INTERMENT. — On Wednesday last the interment of Miss Mary Ann Wheeler, 3 Richards Terrace, took place at the Aberdare Cemetery, the Revs. R. H. Dav ies, Cwmbach, and H. Barra- clough, English Wesleyan, Aberdare, officiating. The following were the chief mourners: First coach, Father and mother; Miss At. J- Lewis, Llan- samlet, cousin; Mrs Blackbourne, Aber- crave, cousin; Mr W. H. George, cousin, and Miss E. M. George; 2nd coach, Mr John Lloyd, under-manager. and family 3rd coach, Mrs Grist, Ship and Castle Inn, and family; 4th coach, Mrs Daniel, Mrs Thomas, Mrs Wil- liams, Mrs Rees, Mrs .Davies, Victoria Street; r(th coach, Miss Dudley, Mrs D. Davies, Mrs Charles Jones, Airs John Thomas; 6th coach, Misses Gwen Wil- liams, Maggie Morgan, Mary Mere- dith, and A. Thomas; 7th coach, Air R. H. Jones ttnd friends. Following the hearse were: Messrs J. Wheeler, uncle; W. J. Wheeler and D. R. Wheeler, bro- thers. The bearers were: Messrs Ed. Williams. W. T. Ellis, D. Davies, D. T. Davies, W. Evans, and Dan Lloyd. Wreaths were sent by: (1) Sunday School teacher and class; (2) Mrs Grist and family; (3) Mrs Thomas and family; (4) Friends at Oak Row; (5) Austin Lloyd; (6) Friends at Richards Terrace; (7) Mr Richard Jones and family; (8) From Brothers and Friends; (9) Misses J. and L. Maud Lloyd.

ABERAMAN. PRAMS retyred and renovated at Parker Bros., Aberdare. BANKRUPTCY. A receiving order has been issued in the case of Joseph Rogers, 3 Lewis Street, fancy draper and costumier and sanitary ware-moulder. CONGRATULATIONS. Master Em- lyn Davies, son of Mr and Mrs Rich- ard Davies, 12 Gladstone Street, won in the boys' solo competition at Mountain Ash Eisteddfod on Mondav. MUSICAL SUCCESS. At the recent examination held at Aberdare by the London College of Music, Master David R. Lawrence, son of Mr Lawrence, Wyncliffe, 16 Trevor Street, was successful in the Primary Section. He is a pupil of Miss Gwladys Jones, L.L.C.M.. 9 Henry Street, Aberaman. SUDDEN DEATH. Mr John Wil- liams, (j Forge Row, succumbed on e, Monday evening last to an attack of pneumonia and pleurisy. Mr Williams was 44 years of age. He was of a genial disposition. His demise will be keenly felt, by his wife and two daughters. He was foreman smith at the Aberaman Yard (P.D.). a position which he held for about 25 years. YNYSLWYD M.I.S. This society held a social tea on Good Friday. The society's success throughout the season has been mainly due to the unfailing efforts of the secretary, Miss May Evans. The appended were the tray- holders at the tea:—Mrs Evans and Mrs Davies, Davis Street, assisted by Miss A. M. Thomas; Mrs John Evans and Mrs Walters, assisted by Miss Morgan; Mrs W. Williams and Miss C. N. Lloyd, assisted by Miss M. Samuel and Miss L. Johnson. Bread and butter cutters, Mrs Scourfield, Mrs Knight, Mrs Nicholas, Mrs D. J. Jones, and Mrs Gwilym Evans. Cake cutters, Messrs Gwilym Evans and D. J. Jones. Tea brewers, Mr and Mrs Joseph Evans. e I Doorkeepers, Messrs John Evans and David Harries. SACRED CONCERT. On Easter Sunday evening, at the Grand Theatre, a sacred concert in aid of the Abercwm- boi Royal National Prize Boys' Choir was held, and proved a huge success. The hall was full. Councillor William I Jones, president of the choir, was in the chair. The accompanist was Mr W. J. Jones, Cwmaman. The Aberaman Original Silver Band. conducted by Mr R. S. Howells, gave an excellent Tender- ing of the Mountain Ash Eisteddfod test piece. "The Vision of the Gross was rendered by Mr Pennar Williams, Mountain Ash. Several choruses were sung very effectively by the choir. Mr William Thomas sang "The Old Green Isle." Contralto solo. "Speak to me." by Miss May Williams. Penillion singing. "Pen Rliaw," by Miss Nellie Jones. Cwmaman, and Master D. M. Hees. Master Einlvn Davies, A-I)eralllITI, the boy soprano, sang "Hen Fynydd- au Cymru." The choir next gave an action song. Johnny Schmoker." which was loudly applauded. Bass solo. "CVrtref." by Mr Pennar Williaiiis. Mr William Thomas followed with "Gwlad y Delyn." lvh(,re you walk was sung by Master Etnlyn Davies. Welsh Melodies were played by Mr Roger Thomas, Cwmaman, on the harp. Love's Awakening was sung by Miss May Williams. Duet. "Battle's Eve." bv Messrs William Thomas and Pennar Williams. The choir's last item. the well-known hymn-tune. "Aberystwyth," made a deep impression on the huge audience. The president and treasurer of the choir is Councillor W. Jones. Mr Ed. Griffiths is chairman of the committee, and Air A. Turner secre- tary. All who took part, including the Band and the various artistes, per- formed their work very well, and the Choir Committee are grateful to them for their services.

ABERCWMBOI. PERSONAL. Miss Alice Alorton took the first prize for the soprano solo and shared the prize for the chief so- prano solo at the Mountain. Ash Easter Eisteddfod. SUCCESS. At the recent examina- tion held at Cardiff by the Associated Board of the Royal Academy of Music, Master James Llewelyn Evans, son of Mr and Mrs William Evans, 30 Bronallt Terrace, passed the primary section in pianoforte playing, obtaining 26 marks over the number required to pass. He is only 12 years of age, and great credit is due to his teacher, Air J. W. Evans, Adv.R.A.AL, R.C.M. LECTURE. On Wednesday, April Hth, a. lecture was given at Bethlehem Chapel under the auspices of the Sal- vation Army on "Broken Earthenware Re-made," by Adjutant Arthur W. Robinson, Cardiff. The Rev. AI. Jen- kins, Bethesda, presided over a large attendance. A good collection was made towards the Salvation Army funds. LIBERALISM. A strong committee meeting of the Abercwmboi section of the Merthyr Boroughs Liberal Federa- tion was held. Mr Joseph Alorton presided, and was supported by Air Lewis Jones, the Liberal Agent, and Air W. R. Griffiths, newsagent, the ward secretary. The following were elected for the ensuing -year:—Chair- man, Mr Joseph Alorton; treasurer, Mr Evan Phillips; secretary, Air John H. Davies, 21 Jenkin Street; committee, Miss S. D. Davies, Messrs Philip Rees, Richard Williams, William Evans, Wil- liam Phillips, D. J. Evans, J. Eiddig Davies, John Henry Williams, and W. R. Griffiths. A vote of thanks to Mr Lewis Jones for his address was moved by Mr D. J. Evans, and seconded by Mi- Richard Williams. WEDDING. On Easter Mondav at Calfaria (B.) Chapel, Aberdare, a pretty wedding was solemnised, the contracting parties being Miss Lizzie Edmunds, 53 John Street, the youngest daughter of Air Isaac Edmunds (Alaw Sylen) and Mr Austin Price, Godre- aman, a fireman at Shepherd's Colliery. The bride was given away by her father. The Rev. M. Jenkins. pastor of Bethesda, officiated. The best man was Mr T. Cam, Godreaman, while the bridesmaid was Miss Maggie Jones, Godreaman. There were present at the ceremony: -Messrs W. "Charles Ed- munds and Isaac Edmunds, brothers of the bride; John Williams Godreaman; Tom Davies, Miss Annie Thomas, Mr and Mrs H. Barnes, sister of bride; Mr and Mrs D. Price, brother and sister- in-law of bridegroom; Miss M. Ed- munds, sister of bride; Mr Joseph Barnes, Miss Maggie Isaac, Mrs Alary Evans, Mr C. Cook, Miss Jennie Cook. The bride is a well-known singer in the Aberdare Valley, and was the lead- ing artiste at the last performance given by the Aberaman Opera Company. On Tuesday the wedded pair left for Breconshire, where the honeymoon is being spent.

MOUNTAIN ASH. TRIUMPH, Douglas, and Bradbury Motor-cycles and Cycles.—Parker Bros., Aberdare. WEDDING. A very pretty wedding took place at Bethania Chapel, Moun- tain Ash, on Tuesday morning between Mr Oswald Moses, second son of Mr and Mrs George Moses,Wyndham Crescent, Aberaman, and Miss Cassie Griffiths, third daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard W. Griffiths, 5 Gwern lfor Street, Mountain Ash. The officiating minister was the Rev. J. Phillips, Beth- ania. Miss Lilv Moses, sister of bride- groom, acted as bridesmaid, and Mr J. S. Sant, Aberaman, was the best man. After the wedding the bridal party re- paired to the bride's house, where they partook of a sumptuous wedding break- fast. Later in the day Mr and Mrs Moses left for Mumbles. The following were present:—The Bride's parents; Mr George Moses, father of bridegroom Mr Richard R. Griffiths, Miss Gwladys Griffiths. Master G. J. Griffiths, and Mrs J. H. Williams, brothers and sisters of bride; Miss Annie Alaud Jones, sister- of bridegroom; Mrs W. R. Griffiths, Abercwmboi, sister-in-law; Miss Nell Griffiths, and Air and Mrs Gregor, Mountain Ash, cousins.

Barddoniaeth. PENILLION GALARNAD Ar ol y chwaer ffyddlon Airs. Margaret Lewis, 4 Glan Road, Gadlys, a fu farw vn 81 mlwydcl oed. Mewn bedd mae gweddillion un anwyl, Hen Gristion fu hi trwy ei hoes, Er dioddef mcwn poon, 'roedd yn disgwyl Am groesaw i'r uef trwy y groes; Mae'i theulu i gyd yn ell dagrau VVrth golli mam ddiwyd a da, Bu'n ffyddlon yn Seion flynyddau, Er gwaethaf pob gelyn a phla. Ei lie sydd yn wag ar yr aelwyd, Ond llawnach yw aelwyd y nef, Ei chartref daearol adawyd I Am gat-trei svdd well gydag Kf Bu'n teithio y dvrys aniahveh Yn ffvddiog trwy luckl a thrwy Joes, Mown gobaith am gyrhaedd dedwydd- wch A'i golvvg o hvd ar v groes. 0' peidiweh chwi, blant, ddigaloni, Cewch gwrddyd en-h mam maes a law, "in 1 nan daw'r amser i groesi I gartref y saint 'r ochr draw; Lie bvddwn yn wastad yn ngliwmni Rhai anwyl fu gynt yma'n byw, Heb angau na dim i'n gwahanu, Ond byth mewn cymundeb a Dllw. EVAN JOHN GRIFFITHS. Gadlys, Aberdare.

Abercynon Police Court. Thursday, April 9th Before Col. Mor- gan Morgan (chairman) and Captain G. A. Evans.

Drunks. Edwin Marks, in Hobert Street, Ynysybwl, 10s. and costs; Alfred Col- lins, in Yny^smeurig Road. Abercynon. 10s. and costs; Ann Vincent, in Park Street, Abercynon, os. and costs; John Brown, in Bassett St., Abercynon, 10s. and costs.

Were They Travellers? John and James Cronin, brothers, 8:3 C!arence Street, Miskin, were sum- moned for falsely representing them- selves to be bona tide travellers and ob- tainino; intoxicating drink during pro- hibited hours. P.S. Clynch stated that he saw the two defendants on Sunday, March 22, enter Abercynon T.V.R. Station. When the 5.40 p.m. train came in the porter shouted "Aberdare train." Witness saw the train leave and defendants stayed in the 3rd class refreshment room. Each of them had a ticket for Penrhiwceiber. The Bench considered they had made an honest mistake and dismissed both cases on payment of 7s. costs each.

Brinkas and Bags of Coal. I Price Morgan and John Connor were charged with stealing coal from the Graig Efail Leyshon Tip. Mr S. Ship- ton defended. Thomas Blainey, 174 Abercynon Rd., stated that he went to the tip on March 27th to look after the coal that his father had picked. He saw the defendants start from home to the tip with two sacks, and they proceeded to take coal. P.S. Evans said he received inform- ation from the previous witness and went to the tip. He saw Price Alorgan coming down the mountain with coal in a sack. Later he say Connor with two sacks of coal. The coal weighed 2^ cwts. There was a notice prohibiting anyone taking coal or other material. Mr John Hichard Thomas had the sole right to gather coal from the tip. By Air. Shipton He had a written agreement from Guest, Keen & Nettle- fold and also the Brinkas to prosecute in these cases. The Bench thought the defendants had taken the coal thinking they, as Brinkas. had a right. Both were dismissed on payment of costs.

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r I' Largest Stock of LINOLEUM and CARPETS in the District. f !» VICTOR FREED, > #^ 04 04 04 0.. w -b Mr. T.- J. Morgan, F.T.S.C. (Pencerdd Cynon), Teacher of Voice Production and Singing. (Pupil of several London Professors in Voice Production and Vocal Physiology); Prize Winner in Counterpoint and Musical Composition Lessons given in Pianoforte and Organ Placing, Harmony, Counterpoint, Form, Fugue, Com- position, Orchestration. Numerous sucoesses by postal course pupils. Pupils prepared for Exams. Accepts Engagements as ADJUDICATOR, CONDUCTOR OF SINGING FESTIVALS Engaged at several places for 1914. TERMS MODERATE. Address: CWMBACH, ABERDARE. Mountain Ash & Penrhiwceiber visited on Friday. Aberdare Tel., 177. Aberaman Tel., 25. Established 18S8 C. R. VICARY & SON, Coach Builders & Undertakers, DEAN STREET, ABERDARE. New Undertaking Branoh, 14 Wyndham Crescent, Aberaman. The Undertaking Department is Complete with Latest Designs in Hearses and Coaohes. Their Prices are the Cheapest. Their Work the Best. Personal Attention By Jove, I AM Glad! M I'VE just bought § ■> and I've got the SS Best Fit and the Smartest Style of ■■ choose from that l ■5 wrong—the cloth and J|jjj H U ||f Iff SS SS the colour is a treat— m i| ret | j |UjH| 55 SS • just what I wanted. M li rSmfw || j|3| J t|l| SS SS I «»ed to patronize a pi] ■(tjJft 55 ■■ high class, high-priced jSjfT [ M jii■■ SS tailor — but not now! Wjjhj fj ||fj 1 iS SS I just pop into the shop j! I 1 ? SS and in ten minutes I'm Im fj ji I i 1 hU HIlilfM SS SS suited down to the if If Jill lijl! f i i SS ■■ ground, with a Suit fi !|f 1 (l! lllilliill 3 •S that's just as good in jmllfl mi I 1 35 every detail as I used iiilM ill SS SS to get—but I save half Tjl II 11 Take my tip, and '^1|wfliflBf S £ £ go and look at 11 ^'1'! is 1 HODGES & SONS' | no STYLISH NEW SUITS I mm SS mm SS ■■ n SS M « You'll be just as delighted as I am. = S a TOM- TRECYNON, ABERDARE & PONTY- CWAITH (TYLORSTOWN). David Davies, Deceased, Builder, Trecynon. SALE OF VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PREMISES. MR. D. MORRIS POWELL has received instructions Irom the Trustees of the above to offer by Public Action at the Cross Inn, Tre- cynon, on Thursday, April 23rd, 1914, at 7.30 in the evening (subject to the Common Form Conditions of Sale of the Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare Incor- porated Law Society, and to such Special Conditions as shall be then and. there read), the following Properties: Lot 1.—All that messuage or dwelling house, situate and being No. 31 Rose Terrace, Tiecvnon, and now let on a monthly tenancy at El 5s. per lunar month. This Lot is held for a term of 99 years (less the last 3 days), from the 2nd day of February, 1871, subject to the yearly ground rent of £1 2s. Lot 2.—All that messuage or dwelling house, situate and known as Brook Villa, No. 56 Llewelyn Street, Tre- cynon, now let on a monthly tenancy at P-1 10s. per lunar month. This Lot is held for a term of 99 years, computed from the 1st May, 1893. subject to the yearly ground rent of £ 1 4s. Lot 3.—All that messuage or dwelling house, situate and being No. 2la Llew- elyn Street, Trecynon, together with the stable at the rear thereof, and now let as to the house on a monthly tenancy of £1 2s. per lunar month, and as to the stable on a monthly tenancy of 88. per lunar month. Lot 4.—All that messuage or dwelling houst-, situate and being No. 22 Llew- elyn Street, Trecynon, and now let on a monthly tenancy of £ 1 10s. per lunar month. Lot 5.—All that messuage or dwelling house, situate and being No. 23 Llew- elyn Street, Trecynon, nnd now let on a monthly tenancy of £ 1 2s. per lunar mnnth. Lot 6.—All that messuage or dwelling house, situate and being No. 24 Llew- elyn Street, Trecynon, and now let on a monthly tenancy of £ 1 2s. per lunar month. Lot 7.—All the messuage or dwelling house situate and known as No. 25 Llewelyn Street, Trecynon, and now let on a monthly tenancy of El 5s. per lunar month. Lot 8.—All that messuage or dwelling house, situate and being No. 26 Llew- elyn Street, Trecynon, and now let on a monthly tenancy of £ 1 5s. per lunar month. Lot 9.—All that messuage or dwelling house, situate and benig No. 27 Llew- elyn Street, Trecynon, nnd now let on a monthly tenancy of £ 1 5s. per lunar month. Lot IO.-All that messuage or dwel- ling house, situate and being No. 28 Llewelyn Street, Trecynon, and now let on a monthly tenancy of £1 5s. per lunar month. Lots 3 to 10 are held under a Lease for a term of 99 years (less 10 days) from the 1st January, 1871, subject to yearly rent of £ 8 os. 2d., which will be further apportioned and declared at the$ale. yiGt JI.-All that messuage or dwel- ling house, known as 55 Llewelyn St., Pontygwftith, and now let at £ 1 7s. per lunar month. Lot 12. All that me>sua<re or dwel- ling house, benig No. 5G Llewelyn St., af'U-esaid, and now let at £ 1 7s. per lunar month. The above lots are held under n lease for the term of 99 years from the 25th day of March, 1885, subject to the yearly ground rent of E2 10s., which will be further apportonied at the time of sale. Further particulars of the various lots may be had from Isaac D. Morgan, Esq., Solicitor, Aberdare, or from the Auctioneer at his Offices. Gadlys Road, j Aberdare. IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE. 1912. P. No. 2140. CHANCERY DIVISION. Mr. JUSTICE WAR- RINGTON. Between MARTHA PICTO-Y and OTHERS, Plaintiffs, and JANE GRIFFITHS and ANOTHER, Defendants. TOWN OF ABERDARE. SALE OF VERY VALUABLE FREE HOTEL & SHOP PROPERTY In the Most Central Situations In this Town. MR' DAVID ALEXANDER (of the lirm of Messrs. St-ephenson and Alexander), with the approbation of his Lordship, to whom this Action is attached pursuant to the Order therein dated 6th June, 1913, will SELL by AUCTION at the BOOT HOTEL, ABERDARE, on TUESDAY, 28tii day of April, 1914, at 2.30 o'clock in the afternoon. the VALUABLE and EXTENSIVE LEASEHOLD FREE DOUBLE LICENSED HOTEL and PREMISES, known as THE WELSH HARP INN, and the SHOP adjoining occupied by the Home and Colonial Stores, Ltd., and being Xos. 5 and 6 Commercial Street, Aberdare. The Properties for the purpose of the Sale will be divided into Two Lots, as follows Lot 1. The Leasehold Double- Licensed Free Hotel and Premises, known as THE WELSH HARP INN, and being No. 5 Commercial Street, Aberdare, with a frontage of 43 feet into Commercial Street, and a depth of 93 feet to Dean Street, and with a back entrance to Dean Street. These Licensed Premises are at the present moment let to Mr Henry Rees on a repairing agreement at a yearly rent ot £120, upon a tenancy determin- able ¡it any time upon six calendar mouth; notice. Lot i.—The SHOP and PREMISES, No. 6 Commercial Street, with a front- age of 1.3 feet into Commercial Street, and tilso with a Right of Way at the back into Dean Street, with convenient store room at the back of shop and on the first floor, two large store rooms with other conveniences. Tht-se Prcmises arc held by the Home and Colonial Stores, Ltd., from 9th day of May, 1912, for the term of 14 years -it a rental ol £90 per annum. The whole property is situate m one of the most commanding positions in the ('pntre of the Town of Aberdare, is immedia'e'y in frout of the Central Tramway Stopping Station in connec- tion with the outlying districts, and un- doubtedly is one of the most important sites in the town. The Welsh Harp Inn and the Shop adjoining have a large frontage into Commercial Street, and have ample ac- commodation for carrying on a consider- able busuicss. Both Lots are held under Indenture of Leai-e irom the Ecclesiastical Com- missioners from the 25th March, 1854, for the term of 99 year\ at the low year- ly rent of £ 5, oi which Lot 1 is (as be- tween the respective purchasers) to be subject ,) £ 3 10s. and Lot 2 to £ 1 10s. The Mines and Minerals are reserved. Further Particulars and Conditions cf Sale may be obtained upon applica- tion to Mr P. Lewis Martell, of 4 Col- lege Street, Swansea, or his Agents, Messrs. John T. Lewis and Woods, of 54 Chancery Lane, London, W.C.; Mr John D. Thomas, of 29 Canon Street, Aberdare, or his Agents, Messrs. Bell, Bi •••vderick and Grav. of Ormond House, G3 0\{,11 Victoria Street. London. E.C., or to the Auctioneers. 5 High Street, Cardiff. 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