The Aberdare Leader

Football Notes. BY "SPECTATOR." Association.—Aberdare v. Cardiff City on Thursday. Notwithstanding the fact that Mr. Ivor Davies had persuaded the one and only Fatty Wedlock to come from Bristol, and Geo. Gates, the Merthyr favourite, to don the Aberdare jersey, the gate was far below anticipations. Only a paltry could be attracted to the Ynjs on such a special occasion. The game was a splendid exhibition of football, and all who were fortunate to witness it were loud in their praises. Nothing approaching it had been seen on the enclosure this season. The value of a good half back line was fully emphasized, and the lesson should not be lost upon those who have the handling of the club next seasop. The work of Gates was especially useful, and as he did not play beyond his club form, one marvels at the 6hort-sighted- ness of the Directors of the Merthyr Club in ignoring the claims of such a sterling pivot. Of course, we know he is getting something of a veteran, but surely this should not prove detrimen- tal provided the player has not lost form. Wedlock, in the centre, who did not go all out, nevertheless gave the onlookers some idea of his value, his headwork being especially first class. Cyril Smith was in Els element as leader of the attack, and who would not with the lovely openings cut out for him by those behind. His two goals were real gems, obtained after dribbling neatly round the ex-Totten- ham full-back, Britain. Holden gave a glimpse of the football which he must have exhibited when with Chel- sea and Plymouth Argyle, but his partner on the extreme left, young Nicholas, of Abernant, was suffering from nerves. Harry Woodward on the right has never received so much at- tention from an inside man as served up by Charley Silverthorne. The Aber- ftman Athletic star showed that he was not awed by his surroundings, and rarely failed to get the ball out to the Troedyrhiw youth either with his head or his deft touches with either foot. The backs made no mistakes, while Jen- kins proved safe when called upon, with one exception when Hatton drove •hard at him by mistake. Jenkin6 was evidently taken on the hop, and the leather entered the net after he had handled. A most enjoyable game end- ed in favour of Aberdare by three goals to one. -♦ • On Monday evening the Committee gave the players and a few friends a warm spread at the Queen's Hotel. Speeches were made, and Charlie Silver- thorne, W. Spencer Evans, and Bern- ard Lewis sang. • • It is not generally known that the scorer in the Married v. Single match of the Powell Duffryn Officials played a little while back is a grandfather, to wit, Mr. Hughes, surveyor at the P.D. Collieries. BY "MUDDIED OAF." The final round for the Greyhound Challenge Cup between Ynysybwl and Abercynon took place on Thursday at Pontypridd. Ynysybwl won by a goal to nil. The cup was afterwards handed to the winners by Mr. Alec Masley, the manager of the Pontypridd Associa- tion Football Club. A < A match between the Mountain Ash Thursdays and the Bargoed Thursdays took place at Mountain Ash on Thurs- day last. The issue of this match decided the championship of the Thursday section of the Welsh League. The Mount mid-weekers won by the score of two goals to one. The scorers for the winners were Enoch Watkins and J. S. Isaac. Thug the Mountain Ash Thursdays won the League Cham- pionship for the first time in their history. » « At a meeting of the Management Committee of the Glamorgan League held at Quaker's Yard on Wednesday week, Mr. J. H. Jones, Aberaman, in the chair, Dowlai6 and Bedlinog ad- mitted having played ineligible play- ers against the Aberaman Albions, and the points were, therefore, awarded to the Albions. Robertstown claimed that Abernant had played several first division players against them during the Easter holidays. The protest, how- ever, was not sustained. As the Junior Cup Final between Robertstown and the Aberaman Albions had culminated irr a pointless draw, the committee de- cided that the two teams shall be de- clared the joint holders of the cup, and that medals of equal value be awarded to both sides. At a meeting of the Executive of the Neath Junior League the Resolven Seconds were awarded the cup ^nQ medals by virtue of having become t e runners-up in the Neath Junior League Competition. The club's secretary also received a suitable gift in recognition of hIs services to the League. On Friday last the Resolven wo £ fcl "ccirrwR-, when the Eesolvenites won. by 11 points to nil—On Saturday <St !?lven Premie' XV defeated Skewen by a goal to "try. a T™° Mountain Ash fifteen iourneyed to Treherbert on Saturday last to meet the famous Maesteg XV in the final for the Glamorgan Times" Chall- enge Cup Competition. A smart move- ment by Cook resulted in Richmond dashing across with an unconverted try for Maesteg. No further score was registered up to the interval. Five minutes from the end the Old Firm were rewarded for their persistence, when Welsh, their clever centre three- quarter, secured the ball just outside I the Maesteg 25, and dropped a mag- nificent goal. Final IOcore: Mountain Ash, 1 dropped goal (4 points); Maesteg, 1 try (3 points). The Old Firm were unquestionably the superior side, and thoroughly merited the honours of the game. Weaver at full back fairly ex- celled himself. The quartette did a great deal of useful tackling. They bea-, the Maesteg defence on several occasions, but lost many golden op- portunities of iscoring through over- excitement. At the conclusion of the match Mr. D. Reeb, M.E president of the Treherbert F.C., presented the cup to Hubert Fortt, the acting captain of the Mountain Ash team. The player and the cup were hoisted on high and carried in triumph to the headquarters of the local club. When the players reached Mountain Ash they received a most hearty welcome. • • • Thus the Old Firm, despite heavy dr&wbaoks at the commencement, have had the most successful season for many years. They have won the Glamorgan League, the Glamorgan Times" Cup, and defeated the famous Neath Club. This betokens a new lease of life for the club and augurs well for next year. BY "ONLOOKER." At Michael's Field on Saturday the replay match between the Mintoes and Penylan Stars took place. Referee, D. S. Davies. For Penylan: Goal, D. Davies; backs, L. Harries and A. J. Cowles; half-backs, S. Craven, tR. Jones, and T. Tennant; forwards, A. Davie6, E. Thomas, W. Roberte, J. Williams, and Will Rees. Half-time score: Mintoes, one goal; Stars, nil. On the restart the Stars were awarded a penalty, from which Lewis Harries made a fine score. The Stars scored again, and W. Rees put in the third. Final score: Penylan, 3 goals; Mintoes, 1 goal. » • • At Brynheulog Field on Friday Peny- lan Stars played Aberaman Mintoes. Referee, Mr. C. Silverthorne. The Stars were: Goal, D. Davies; backs, R. .Tones and A. Cowles; half-backs, B. Taylor, T. Davies, and J. Williams; forwards, W. Rees, E. Thomas, A. Davies, W. Roberts, T. Tennant. The game ended in a draw of three goals apiece.

ABERAMAN. KTNERAli. The mortal remains of of Mr. David John Harries, b Belmont Terrace, were interred at the Aberdare Cemetery on Thursday last. In the cortege were noticed Mesrss. R. K. Roberts (P.D. cashier); Thomas Hughes (Aberaman Colliery head clerk); T. James (farm bailiff); Thomas Thomas (manager, Cwmbach Co-op.); J. W. Evans, Daniel Jones, J. A. Evans, David Evans, D. Daniels, Daniel Thomas, and Mr. Morgan. The princi- pal mourners were: First coach, Mrs. Williams, Hill Street; Mrs. Jones, Tanybryn; Misses Betty, Nancy, and Ceinwen Harries, sisters; Master Gethin Harries, brother; 2nd coach, Mrs. R. Morgan, Curre Street; Mrs. Taylor and Miss E. Morgan, Penrhiw- ceiber, aunts; Miss R. Davies, Cwm- pennar, cousin; 3rd coach, Mr. R. Mor- gan, Mr. Evan Davies, Cwmpennar, uncles; Mr. R. Jones, Tanybryn Street, brother-in-law. Wreaths were sent by the following: -(1) Family; (2) Powell Duffryn Office; (3) Aberaman Athletic Hoclftv Club; (4) Aberaman Athletic Cricket Club; (5) Sunday School; (6) Personal Friends. The bearers were: Messrs. Idris Phillips, Phil Williams, J. Watts Jones, Evan Lewis, Stanley P. Wilson, W. J. Jones, John Ed- munds, W. J. Morris, John Evans, and W. R. Phillips. The Revs. J. Griffiths, Calfaria, and E. W. Llewelyn, Libanus, officiated. DRAMATIC SO CI LI Y b OLTIISG. — To celebrate the success of the Die Sion Dafydd" performances, the Saron Dramatic Society made a circuitous tour in a motor charabanc on Thursday. They traversed in all over 150 miles, and throughout the company were kept in a merry mood by Mr. T. Hughes and Mr. Jenkyn. This was the society's first outing, and its success justifies its being made an annual event. The company left Aberaman at 7.30 a.m. They arrived at the New Lion Cafe, Brecon, at 8.30. Here breakfast was partaken of. The party then proceeded to Llandovery. They visited Pantycelyn's grave, and under the direction of Mr. Handel Harries, sang one of the hymns of the famous hymnist. Having attended to the wants of the inner man at the Rho&- maen Cafe, Llandilo, an alfresco con- cert was held. The company were en- tertained to some fine solos by Miss Williams, Llandilo, a vocalist of nation- al fame; also by Messrs. Tom Evans, Handel Harries, and Ben Stephens. On the proposition of Councillor D. E. Davies, seconded by Guardian D. J. Phillips, and supported by Miss M. A. Jones, a hearty vote of thanks was ac- corded the host and hostess and ar- tistes. At 3.30 the car made its ap- pearance at Carmarthen, and stayed there for a couple of hours. The various places of interest in the ancient borough were visited. After tea the party left Carmarthen and drove through the Bryngwvdden Grounds. The beautiful scenery was greatly en- joyed. At 7 p.m. Swansea was reached, and an hour's stay was made here. I The journev to Aberaman was accom- plished in good time. This pleasant trip plished in good time. This pleasant trip was organised by Mr. Oakley Rees. The car, which gave every satisfaction, was provided by Gough s Garage Co., Mountain Ash.

CWMAMAN. TUG-OF-WAR TEAM. — The above team, which had so many victories to its team, which had so many victories to its credit last year, is again in evidence.

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A BERCWMBOI. THURSDAY, July 2nd, 1914. Keep this date open. Book earlv for the Grand Concerts at Bryn Seion, Cwm- bach. Special engagement of Mr. David Clegi;, "The Wizard of the Organ," together with a star artiste. See bills. BBTHESDA. — Mr. Arthur Thomas; Gadlys, preached at Bethesda (B.) on Sunday evening from John xvi. 33. The Rev. M. Jenkins (pastor) was preaching at Calfaria, Aberdare. REHEARSAL. On Sunday after- noon and evening Cymanfa rehearsals were held at Bethlehem. Mr. Evan Jones presided in the evening. Mr. Philip Rees, A.C., was the precentor, while Mr. Jonah Rees. A.R.C.M., pre- I sided at the organ. THE RAINFALL recorded at the Cap- coch Mixed School from Monday, April 28th, to Monday, May 4th, amounted to 1.07 ins., giving a daily average of .153 ins. Of this total 1.05 ins. fell during the week-end alone, and .02 ins. was recorded on Thursday morning. PERSONAL. Master Herbert Bowen, the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Bowen, Capcoch Inn, who went to Liver- pool some time backfcto visit relatives, has been taken to the Infirmary there and operated upon, as the result of an accident he sustained to his wrist while playing tennis at the school grounds there. ACCIDENT. On Friday morning three workmen employed by Messrs Jones Bros. on the new Hall 'were lift- ing with a pulley a 16 cwt. stone to place on the front of the building, when a plank from the scaffold gave way and dropped on Spencer Evans, a mason, striking him on the head. His injuries were not severe. FREE CHURCHES. — A strong com- mittee has been selected here under the auspices of the Federation of Evangelical Free Church Councils. The first meeting was held on Sunday last. Mr. Richard Williams was elected chair- man; Mr. W. R. Morgan, treasurer, with fl". John Evans, 7 John Street, as secretary. Committee: Revs. J. B. Davies and M. Jenkins; Messrs. Dan Isaac, Philip Rees, A.C.. Henry Wil- I liams, Evar. Jones, John D. Davies, David Morgan, Evan Phillips, John Morgan, and William Evans. It has been decided to ha/e a public meeting on Wednesday next, when Dr. Arthur T. Jones, Mo uatain Ash, and the Rev. Cynog" Williams will speak on given subjects. INTERMENT. On Thursday afternoon last the funeral of the late Mr. William Pugh, Prince of Wales Hotel, took place at Maesyrarian Ceme- tery. The burial service was conducted by the Rev. J. Bowen Davies. The cortege was a very large one. The follow- ing were among the mourners: Mr. Ed- ward Pugh, father; Messrs. Jonathan and Edward Pugh, brothers; Mathias Williams, Mountain Ash, uncle; Ed- ward and Arthur Williams, cousins; Evan Jones, Daniel Rees, W. R. Griffiths, and Brenig Griffiths, brothers- in-law and nephew; Jonathan and Ed- ward Jones, nephews;' Thomas and James Davies, Dowlais, cousins; W. J. Davies, M.E., Cross Hands, and D. L. Evans; Arthur Morgan, J. W. Hek, Aberdare; Stanley H. Humphreys and Sam Parker, Aberdare, sons-in-law of Mrs. Pugh; David Thomas, brother- in-law; Edward Thomas. nephew; David Arthur Thomas, nephew; Ed- ward and Gomer Thomas, Gwem Ifor; Daniel Jones, Mountain Ash. The bear- ers were: Members of the Aberaman Licensed Victuallers Association, viz., Mr. John Williams, secretary; County Councillor William Jones; Messrs David Bowen, Thomas Howells, Tom Davies, John Dumayne, T. O'Shea, and James Thomas. Among those present we noticed: Rev. T. Anthony, Dr. Horgan, P.C. David Williams, Ynys- hir; Messrs. C. Rowlands, Harp Hotel; Daniel Lewis, Edmund Williams, Ely Brewery; Tom Pedder, Isaac Badham, W. D. Williams, secretary, Lower Duffryn and Abercwmboi Friendly So- ciety; Evan and James Perrott, W. WilliaDis. checkweigher W. J. Wil- liams, and E. T. James. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs. Frank Mills and David Evans, Mountain Ash. Beautiful wreaths were sent by: (1) Mamma and Carmen; (2) Jack and Julie; (3) Arthur and Lizzie; (4) Stanley and Annie; (5) Sam and Gertie; (6) Aberaman Licensed Victu- allers' Association; (7) Mountain Ash Constitutional Club; (8) Lower Duffryn and Abercwmboi Friendly Society; (9) Intimate Friends, Messrs. Evan Perrott, William Williams, E. T. James, W. J. Williams, and James Perrott. DEATH AND INTERMENT. — Mrs. M. A. Thomas, wife of Mr. John Thomas, Sit Jenkin Street, passed away on Wednesday morning. April 29th, at her parents' home, 8 Hawthorne Terrace, Aberdare. She leaves a hus- band and one child. On Monday the interment took place at the Aberdare New Cemetery. Rev. H. O. Hughes (W.), Aberdare. officiated, assisted by the Rev. J. B. Davies, Abercwmboi. The mourners were: First coach, Gwyn Ifor Thomas, son; Mrs. Lloyd, Aber- dare, mother; Mrs. Voss, sister; Mrs. Thomas and Miss R. Thomas, Aber- cwmboi, mother and sister-in-law; Mrs. Tom Jones, Aberdare; Mrs. Jones, Aberaman, aunts; 2nd coach, Miss M. A. Lloyd, Aberdare, step-sister; Miss L. J. Thomas, Abercwmboi; Miss E. Thomas, Mountain Ash, and Mrs. M. A. Jenkins, Aberaman, sisters-in- law; Miss Emily Jones and Mrs. Hoare, Aberaman; 3rd coach, Mrs. Lloyd, Glyn Neath aunt; Misses Maggie Mary Jones, A. E. Jones, Aber- dare; A. M. Jones and M. J. Jones, Aberaman, cousins, and Mrs. Jones, Ynyshir, friend; 4th coach, Mrs. Phillips, Trecynon; Nurse Watkins, Glyn Neath, aunt; Mrs. Dunning, Hirwain, cousin; Mrs. Davies, Bel- mont, Aberaman; Mrs. Hopkins, Cwm- dare, aunts. Following the hearse: Husband; Messrs. Ivor M. Davies and David Alquin Davies, Aberdare, bro- thers; Tom Lloyd, Aberdare, step- father; Henry Thomas, Abercwmboi, father-in-law; Simon Lloyd, Aberdare, step-brother; John Voss, Aberdare; David Job, Mountain Ash; W. H. Thomas, Abercwmboi; R. J. Davies, Porth, brothers-in-law; Messrs William Jones, Tom Jones, T. Roberts, Aber- dare; David Jones, Aberaman; John Phillips, Trecynon; uncles; David Phillips, Trecynon; William Hopkins, Cwmdare; David John Roberts, Aber- dare; Tom Job Davies, John Davies, David Hoare. Aberaman; William Dunning, Hirwain, and Henry William Jones, Ynyshir, cousins. Wreaths were sent by: (1) Mrs. Llovd and family; (2) Mr. Thomas and *family; (3) Mr. and Mrs. Tom Jones; (4) Mrs. Hoare and brothers; (5) Mr. and Mrs. T. Mere- dith. Aberdare; (6) Nurse Watkins, Glvnneath; (7) Mr. and Mrs Daniel Jones, Aberdare. The bearers were: Messrs. Morgan Watkins, W. J. Nicholas, J. P. Williams, Henry Lloyd (Ab Hevin), Samuel Williams, and Mr. Jones, Gadys.

MR. GRIFFITH EVANS, J.P., New Chairman of the Mountain Ash District Council.

Horeb, Llwydcoed. Cynhaliwyd Cymania Ganu y Sui di- weddaf yn Horeb. Llywyddw.vd yii y tail- odfa gan y Parch. NV S. Davies, gweinidog. Odfa y borell ot>(!(l c-wrdd y plant, dan arweiniad iNIrs P. Davies. Dechreuwvd drwv ddarllen a gweddio gan Mr W. Hopkins. Hhoed anerehiad byr gan y liywydd. Chwareuwyd ar yr offervn gan Miss Davies, Kingsbury Place. Cynorthwywyd hefyd gan Gerddorfa Horeb. Canwyd tonau y plant a'r anthemau o raglen y Gymanfa Ganu gynhaliwyd yn Ebenezer y Pasg. Caed anerehiad pwrpasol gan Mr Thos. James. Yr oedd yn odfa wir ddymun- ol, y plant yn canu yn swynol iawn. Di- weddwyd y ewrdd gan Mr B. Harris. Yr oed'd v ddwy odfa arall dan arwein- iad Mr J. B. James. Dechreuwyd am ddau gan Mr George Davies. Yr or- ganydd ydoedd Mr Willie James, yn cael ei gynorthwyo gan yr offerynau llinynol. Canwvd tonau a'r anthem, Pebyll yr Arglwydd," o raglen Cy- manfa Ebenezer. Cvflwynwyd llyfrau gwobrwyol Cvmdeithas Genadol Llun- dain i toneddigesau a phlant oeddynt wedi casglu dros tl2 at y Gymdeithas. Yr oedd v gwaith yma yn gwbl yn llaw Mrs. W. P. Davies a Miss Morris, a gwnaethant eu gwaith yn anrhydeddus iawn. Dechreuwyd odfa yr hwvr gan Mr John Jones. Rhoed anerciiind g,m Mr J. Griffiths, gynt Ysgol y Park. Caed cynulliadau lluosog ar hyd y dydd. Canwyd yr anthem. Trwy ddirgel ffyrdd," yn wir effeithiol. Yr oedd yr arweinvdd a'r cantorion ar eu goreu. Cafwyd cymanfa wir Iwyddianns a elianu o radd uhecl. Da gan bawb oedd gweled y gweinidog wedi ei adfer i'w gynefin iechyd.

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Salem, Tresalem. Y Sabboth diweddaf caed diwrnod hapus mewn canu ac adrodd yn Salem. Eleni fe gyplyswyd cwrdd chwarter yr Ysogl Sul a'r Gymanfa, a mawr yr hwyl gafwvd ar rai o'r tonnau, yn enwedig "Sardis," gwaith y Parch. J. D. Rees. Canwvd hefyd ranau o'r llyfr gafodd ei berfformio gan yr eglwys uchod ychydig yn ol, sef Abraham," yr oil yn mynd gyda bias dan arweiniad y brawd diwyd a gweithgar, Mr W. T. Williams, yr hwn oedd arweinydd cymfanfa'r cylch. Llywyddwyd gan y gweinidog. Dech- reuwyd y gwahanol oedfeuon gan James Davies a John Thomas. Adroddwyd Salm i ddechreu gwasanaeth yr hwyr gan Miss Millioent Richards. Caed adroddiad gan J. Caleb Thomas. Deu- awd gan Tom Thomas a Victor Wil- liams. Adroddiad gan Florrie Ed- wards. Unawd gan Olwen Edwards. Adroddiad gan Nellie Pitcher. Adrodd- iad, May Matthias; can, Elsie Howells can, E. J. Howells; adroddiad, M. J. Howells; unawd gan Gwen Jones; un- awd gan Maud Evans; can gan D. J. Meddlicott; adroddiad gan James Med- dlicott; pedwarawd gan W. T. Williams a'i gwmni; unawd gan W. T. Williams; unawd gan James Davies; papur ar y diweddar Emlyn Evans gan Mr David Evans, G. & L.; dau adroddiad gan Gwyneth George; adroddiad gan W. T. Meddlicott; unawd ddwywaith gan May Llewelyn. Cyfeiliwyd gan Lilian F. Rees a E. J. Llewelyn. Melus, moes eto.

Religion by Proxy. Vigorous Sermon by an Aberdare Minister. "Religion by Proxy" was the sub- ject taken up by the Rev. E. T. Evans at his church, Highland Place, Aber- dare, on Sunday evening. He based his discourse on Levit 16, 21 and 22 and 1 John 2, 2, the former text describing Aaron laying the iniquities of Israel on a goat, and the second text, "And he is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world." Having traced the derivation of the word proxy, the preacher went on to say that religion by proxy had found congenial soil among Christians and Mohammedans, and in other religions. It was a wicked and mischievous doctrine, which had made its appearance with the ad- vent of the priest. The work of the priest was to mediate, to come between the worshipper and his God. Before the appearance of the priest religion was felt to be a personal matter; every man went to his God with his supplica- tions and his thanksgiving. The priest at the present time was the greatest hindrance to mental, moral and reli- gious progress. Owing to that medi- ation the worshippers felt there was no

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Some of the old members are busy pre- paring themselves for the coming season, and nope to eclipse even the splendid record achieved last season. Persons desirous of joining the club are heartily invited to do so at once. THURSDAY, July 2nd, 1814. Xeep this date open. book early for the Grand Concerts at Bryn Stion, Cwm- bach. Special engagement of Mr. David Clegg, The Wizard of the Organ," together with a 6tar artiste. See bills, INTERMENT. — The remains of Mr. John Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jones, 10 Milton Street, were interred at the Aberdare Cemetery on Saturday last. The Rev. W. D. Morris, Soar C.M., officiated. The mourners were: First coach, Mother; Mary Ann, Jane, Elizabeth, and Gwladys Jones, sisters; Mrs. Evan Ed- wards, aunt; Mr. David Owen, grand- father; 2nd coach, Mrs. Emma Jones, sister-in-law; Mrs. L. Llewelyn, Aber- aman; Mrs. Elizabeth Rees, Aberdare; Mrs. Gwladys Jenkins, cousins; 3rd coach, Mrs. Catherine Thomas, cousin; Mrs. Maggie Owen, sister-in-law; Mrs. John Rcsser, friend. Walking behind the hearse were-. Messrs. Richard Jones, father; David Owen, uncle; Evan Edwards, uncle; David Owen Ed- wards, Elias Davies, Tom Rees, Harry Llewelyn, Henry Thomas, Tom Jen- kins, cousins. A beautiful wreath had been givel by Mrs. Maggie Owen, sister-in-law. SOIREE. — At the Public Hall on Thursday evening last the 13th annual soiree of the Cwmaman Choral So- ciety was held. Presiding at the tables were: Mesdames J. K. Lewis, John Lock, D. J. Edwards, W. Parfitt (Mountain Ash), David Rees (Llwyd- coed House), Tom Harries, John Howells, William Phillips, Evan Owen, David Stephens, T. Lloyd (Abercwmboi), John Rees, Misses Maggie Morgan (Aberdare), Jane Lewis, Hannah Chid- gey, Annie !uary Phillips. Mary Ann Jones (Cwmaman), Ceinwen and Myfanwy Hughes, Mountain Ash. The tea and coffee brewer was Mr. Rees Edwards, while assistance was ren- dered by Messrs. David John Edwards and Lewis Thomas. At the concert Mr C. A. Parr presided, and was supported on the platform by Messrs. Dan Owen, vice-chairman of committee; Edward Lewis, L.T.S.C., conductor; Evan Ed- win Jones, secretary; W. H. John, W. O. Lloyd, W. Evans. loan Isaac, William Morse, John Rogers, John Jones, and John Maddern. Tn a brief speech the chairman reviewed the work of the choir since its inauguration. He sincerely hoped that the choir would continue to add laurels. Solo, "Mentra Gwen," was sung by Mr. loan Isaac. Solo, "The Old Sweet Melody," Mrs. M. E. Parrv. Solo, "The Old Minstrel," Miss M. J. Owen. Solo, The Magic of your Voice," Miss Blodwen Davies (Llinos Mabon). A vote of thanks to, the caterers, Mr. and Mrs, J. K. Lewis, was proposed by Mr. Dan Owen, and seconded by Mr. Edward Lewis. The auditors' report on the balance sheet was given by Messrs. W. H. John and John Maddern, and accepted, the proposer and seconder being Messrs. David Stephens and T. J. Davies. It was decided unanimously that the choir should continue as in the past. There was a bitter feeling among the members with regard to the indifference shown by the local churches towards the choir. Considering the improved singing at these churches during the last few years, due in a great measure to the training received by the different church choirs, the majority of whom were members of the choral union, it was felt that the choir should be sup- ported and not hampered, as they were at present. The old committee were re- elected en bloc with the following ad- ditions:—Rev. E J. Owen. Rev. I. J. Williams, M.A., Messrs. J. K. Lewis, Tom Phillips, Francis Evans, Jenkin Lewis, and Tom Owen. Pianoforte duett, Misses M. J. and Katie Owen. Soprano solo, "Let me sing," Miss Maggie Butler. Hen Wlad fv Nhad- au was sung by Mr. loan Isaac. Miss Morfudd Lloyd, A.L.C.M., was the ac- companist.

need to exercise themselves with their God, and the result was that personal communion with God had lost its hold on the people. Christianity was not free from this taint. They had heard the old story Your debt is cancelled; your burden is laid upon the shoulders of another," etc. This seemed very simple; the balance sheet was perfect. But it assumed too much. Moral worth could not in any sense be transferred from one person to another. Goodness of character was not transferable like that. Christ's sufferings on the cross were not decreed by Heaven to allow men and women to escape from their just punishment. His sufferings were the same as those of any other pioneer who saw in advance of his age and who had the courage of his mission. There was no idea of substitution in the whole transaction, whatever the priests might na/ ,,Tilose who rode on the back of Christ s agony to glory without doing anything themselves, would receive a rude awakening by and bye.