The Aberdare Leader

Tttf ——— ABEB DARB CIWEMA. EDISON'S MARVELLOUS TALKING PICTURES, S'-XXSr Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, June Stll, 9th and 10th, THE DAUGHTER of SATAN" N I A MOST SENSATIONAL SUBJECT. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June lltfc, latli aad 13tla, "THE OPEN DOOR." A Dramatic Story adapted from the Soenario of W. H. Clifford. CIaa.ke 'Y'r JLlyn. Prices as usual. Clarke's 'tihe Alan. Servioea for Sunday Next. HIGHLAND Place Unitarian Church Aberdare. Morning at 11, Even- tag at 6 Preacher Rev E. T. EVANS,

Ynysybwl Cyclist Injured. ,)!il!'am Euvans, aged 32, of the Cross- Kc admitted into the Mona^v c ff • Hospital, Cardiff, on cuts u""ig from concussion and cuts on the head caused by falling off Tho.Si n he lost control, at n St '■ man Was F>. r r iup • !by Mr- England, of The tdiK Llanishen, and conveyed t6 the hospital m his motor-car.

Mr George Hann and Stone Dusting. Stone dusting can be made a suc- cess." This expression of opinion was delivered at a meeting of the South Wales, Institute of Engineers at Car- diff the other day, in relation to the problem of the propagation of under- ground explosions by coal dust, by Mr George Hann, of the Powell Duffryn Company.

Baptist District Meeting. The quarterly meeting of the Welsh Baptists of the Aberdare District was held at Ffrwd, Mountain Ash on Wed- nesday, June 3rd, Rev. M: Jenkins, Abercwmboi, presiding. The after- noon meeting was opened in prayer by Mr John Jones, Abernant. The secre- tary read the minutes, which was con- nrmed. Trinity English Baptist Church, Cwmaman, applied for member- &hip in the Associatieon, and the ap- plication was granted. The following officers were elected: President, Mr Gwilym Rees, Trecynon; vice-pre- sident, Rev. Joseph James, Cwmbach; treasurer, Mr. M. J. Harris, Trecynon, ra-eleeted; secretary, Kev. E. Cefni Jones, re-elected. The tellers were Mr. Tom Davies, Aberdare, and Rev. A. Jones, Cwmdare. The District Com- mittees elected were: Social and Tem- peraiutfi. Mr. Llewelyn M. Edwards, Ffrwd; Mr. I). LT Thomas, Noddfa; Tre- cynon; Mr. John Williams, Rhos; Mr. David Thomas, Ramoth, Hirwain; Mr. William Griffiths. Gwawr;. Mr. Daniel Eidwaide, Bethel, Abernant; Mr. William F James Davies, Calfaria; Mr. James J. Jones, Bethania, Cwmbach; Mr. Thomas Davies, Seion, Cwmaman; Mr. R. Leach, Salem, Godreaman; Mr. John Griffiths, Heolyfelin; Mr. T. D. Price, Gadly6; Mr. D. Davies (Dewi Cynon), Penderyn; Mr. David Evans, Ynyslwyd. Missionary Committee: Messrs. John Rees, Ffrwd; James Williams, Noddfa; W. U. Williams, M.A. Rhos; Samuel T. Davies, Hirwain; John Wil- liams, Gwawr; B. L. Williams, Aber- nant; Daniel Griffiths, Calf aria; John Jones, Cwmbach; Evan Thomas, Cwm- aman; S. Harris, Godreaman; David Evans, Heolyfelin; D. G. Lewis, Gad- lys; E. Edmunds, Penderyn; Gwilym Richards, Ynyslwyd. Sundav School Committee: Messrs. John Watts and Dd. Williams, Ffrwd; Noddfa, John Evans and John Ring; Rhos, John Williams and Thomas Ed- munds; Abercwmboi, Wm. It. AVard and R. Williams; Hirwain, John J. Evans and W. Cadlan Jones; Gwawr, John Davies and John Griffiths; Aber- nant, Willie Williams and John Harris Ynysboeth, Christopher Bowen; Cal- faria, David Richards and Thomas Wheeler; Cwmbach, David John and Warriett Owen; Cwmaman, John Matthews and Wm. Rees; Godreaman, Eben. Williams and Wm. J. Jones; Heolyfelin, J. J. Phillips; Gadlys, Miss E. Griffiths and Mr Morgan Richards; Penderyn, T. Jones and D. Davies; Ynyslwyd, Thomas Davies.

MOUNTAIN ASH. MOTORS.—In stock Douglas Model W. Also good second-hand do. from .A:10. —Parker Bros. BAND BENEFIT.—Mr. Willie Green- wood and his merry Band Boys were kind enough to play in the Duffryn Woods last Sunday afternoon for the benefit of the local corps of the Sal- vation Army. The programme included a selection from Mendelssohn's "St. Paul." PARISH CHURCH. Holy Com- munion was celebrated in St. Mar- garet's Church last Sunday morning at 8 o'clock. Matins and Litany were read at 11 o'clock. The Te Deum and Bene- dictus were sung to Dykes in F. Even- song was intoned by the Rev. T. J. Morgan. The Magnificat was sung to MacFarren and the Nunc Dimittis to Monk's setting. BRYNGOLWG. A graud social tea party was held at the above place last Thursday evening. The object was to entertain the juvenile choristers who so successfully performed the operetta, "Bold Robin and the Babes." Nearly 70 sat to an excellent repast, the fol- lowing ladies rendering valuable assis- tance. -Miss L. Attwell, Miss Lena Pouting, Mrs. N. Thomas, Miss Bessie Dewey, Mrs. Hackett, and Mrs Pouting. After tea a happy party was presided over by the Rev. E. Burges. A pleasant feature of the evening was the presen- tation by Mrs. Burges, on behalf of the friends of the mission, of a beautiful silver-mounted ebony baton to Mr. Thomas Pugh, the conductor. Mr. Pugh, in a few well-chosen words, responded to the gift. Y.M.C.A. — On Monday at the hall of 1 the above Association, an interest- ing presentation took place. The Rev. E. Burges presided over the Home Circle, supported by Messrs. T. Christo- pher and Fred Griffiths. The gentle- man honoured was Mr. Percy Griffiths, who founded the branch association. Mrs. Edwards, Lletty Ivor, on behalf of the town subscribers, presented Mr. Griffiths with a purse of gold. and Miss Gwladys Thomas, on behalf of the com- mittee and workers, presented him with a handsome gold watch and chain. The watch was beautifully inscribed on the dome as follows:—"Presented to Mr. Percy Griffiths on his departure for Win- chester by the Y.M.C.A." On the outer case was his monogram. Mr. Griffiths, responding, thanked them all for their handsome gifts, and hoped that they would support his brother (Mr. Fred Griffiths) just as they had supported him. During the evening the following helped to entertain the gathering:- Recitation, Mr. George Rees; song, Master Ewart Lane; song. Miss Rebecca Rees; song, Mr. Trevor Morris; song, Mr. D. Penar Williams. The accompani- ments were nicely played by rr. Walter Pugh.

Llwydcoed Bazaar. Under the auspices of Soar Baptist Ohapel, Llwydcoed, a bazaar was held at the trecynon Public Hall on Wednes- day. the function was opened by Mrs. George, Bronwydd, Llwydcoed. The president was Mr. D. W. Price; treasur- er, Miss Mary Morgan; sub-treasurer, ^ir •S7.113*°Pkins: secretary, Mr. William Williams, Shop House. Stall- holders °-K7C^T1^11 ?tali '■ Mrs- Daniel and Mrs. W. J. Rowlands. No. 2 or Fancy Goods Stall: Mrs. D. W- Price and Miss M. A. Edwards. °r Plain Sewing Goods Stall: Miss Mary Morgan aid Mrs. James Evans. 41 or Fancy Goods Stall: Mrs. W. R- Williams and Mrs. John Evans. Sweet Stall: Misses Ethel Rowlands alikT ^r r°n Beddoe, in Welsh costume. C,,N"- J °r Nursing and Baby Requisite Stall: Nurse Morgan, C.M.B., and Nurse Greening, C.M.B. „ 6 Refreshment Stall: Miss L. E. Edwards and Miss Sarah Davie6. Bran Tubs: 1st tub, Gwilym Trevor Evans, Miners' Row; 2nd tub, Thomas James, Miners' Row; 3rd tub, Thomas H. Thrill't?- 4th tub, William Price, GHanyrafon. Competition and Raffle Stall: David Henry Hopkin, Harriet Street; Thomas izz. Sis Side Shows: (1) Mr. W. R. Williams, B.Sc.; (2) Mr. lames E:vans. A tea in connection with the bazaar was held in Bryn Seion Vestry. The following ladies presided at the tables: —Mesdames Leach, M. A. Edwards, A. Davies, Mary T. Davies, T. Demas, H. Evans, Rachel Jones, Margaret Morgan. Assistants: Mrs. Beddoe, Miss Cox, Misses Annie Rees, Mary Evans, M. A. James, Catherine James, Misses Jones, Edward Parry, Mrs Williams. Bread and butter cutters, Mesdames Mary Rees, S. Evans, Sarah Edwards, Ann Parry, Mary James. Cake cutters, Messrs. James T. Price and Willie Edwards; tea brewers, Mr. Morgan Rowlands and I Miss Rowlands. The stewards were: Messrs. James Evans, T. Davies, rr. Morgan, J. Edwards, J. James, Philip Jones, T. Morgan, George Morgan Beddoe, William Price, Thomas Davies, W. J. Rowlands, D. J. Edwards, John Hopkins, Thomas Beddoe, Ben Edwards, William Evans, Benjamin Evans, D. H. Hopkins, T. J. Evans, and T. Demas. The event proved a success in every way. The Rev. T. Leyshon Rees supervised. Thanks to Mrs. George for her kind ser- vice was proposed by Mr. D. J. Edwards, and seconded by the Rev. T. Leyshon Rees.

MOUNTAIN ASH POLICE COURT. Thursday, May 28. 1914.—Before Mr. R. A. Griffith (Deputy Stipendiary), Col. M. Morgan, Major F. Is. Gray, Capt. G. A. Evans, and Councillor E. Morris. DRUNKS.—John Jones, in Wood- field Terrace, Penrhiwceiber. Two constables saw defendant drunk. Jones denied the offence, but had to pay 10s. and costs. Morgan Miles, Richard Morgan and Benjamin Samuel, in Bailey Street, Miskin, 10s- and costs each.—Benjamin Samuel was further charged with a similar offence in Mis- kin Road on another date.—10s. and costs.—Andrew Fitzgerald, in Oxford Street, on a Sunday, 15s. and costs Benjamin Phillips, in Commercial St., Mountain Ash, 10s and costs.—Michael Fenton, in Penrhiwceiber Road, 10s. and costs. Id. NAP.—Thomas Blacker, Edmund Reynolds, Thomas Evans, and William Benbow, four young men, were charged at the instance of P.C. Gomer John with playing caIds. QJJ: a Sunday behind Tanycoed Street, Penrhiwceiber.—The constable said that when he approached they ran away. Witness found a pack of cards and a Id. on the ground. The game they were playing was "nap."— P.C. Rees corroborated. A witness was called to say that one of the four defendants was in the house at the time in question.-The four were or- dered to pay 5s. and costs each. UNATTENDED.—Geo. Edward Al- len, cab proprietor, Penrhiwceiber, was ordered to pay 2s. 6d. and costs for leaving his horse and cart unattended. P.C. Pugh proved.-Allen said he was simply fetching a bucket of water for the horse at the time. LOCAL DERBY. Samuel Morgan and Samuel Greenham were charged with driving furiously through the streets of Mountain Ash.. P.C. Russ deposed that the two men were each driving a horse attached to a spring cart. They were whipping their horses and driving very furiously. The people on the road were scattered right and left. Witness held up his hand and shouted on them to stop, but they took no notice. loafer he saw the two horses and traps opposite the Park Hotel, and the drivers were inside. The horses were in a batn of perspir- ation.—The defendants said they were very sorry.—Ordered to pay 20s. and c costs each. NO LIGHTS — Jolm E- J°nes> Mountain Ash, was ordered to pay 7s. costs for having no light attached to his cart.-Albert Parson, Abercynon, at the instance of P.S. Barnes, was summoned for riding a bicycle without a light.- Ordered to pay costs only. FISH AND CHIPS AFTER 11 P.M.- Margaret Marshall, refreshment house keeper, Commercial Street, Mountain Ash, was charged with keeping her house open after 11 p.m.—Mr. T. Mar- chant Harris defended.—P.S. Ryan said he visited the premises at 11.30, and found several men inside, eating nsh and chips. He was accompanied by P.C. Jones, and the door was ajar when they approached.— Cross-examined: He did not see the son at the door when he went in. Mrs Marshall was behind the coun- ter at the time.—P.C. Jones corroborated. —Mr. Harris contended that there was no evidence to prove that the men had entered after 11 p.m.—Lewis Marshall, son of the defendant, was called, and he deposed that no one had been served after 11 o'clock. The men were simply talking.—Stipendiary: Talking for 20 minutes? Witness: And eating.— The Bench imposed a fine of 5s. and costs. MACKEREL MOCK AUCTION. — Frederick Mitchell, Oxford Street, Mountain Ash, was charged with ob- structing the highway by selling fish. Mr S. Shipton defended.—P.S. Jones said he saw the defendant selling fish. A large crowd of people had gathered there.—Mr Shipton Was it not a mock auction?—I don't know. Were the Salvation Army standing in another street, obstructing the roadway? I don't know.—Mr Shipton I suppose they can obstruct the street to nourish the soul but not the body. — The case was dismissed on payment of costs. FRIENDS FOR 20 YEARS.-William Roberts and William Phillips were charged with obstructing the street by fighting in High Street, Mountain Ash.— Mr. Gwilym Jones defended Roberts.— P.C. Jones deposed to seeing the parties fighting. He saw Phillips strike the first blow.—Phillips asked: Have we not been fronds for 20 years P—Roberts: Yes, ex- cept in drink.—Phillips: Were you "groggy" that night?—No. but you were. Thomas Lewis, a witness, was called and he stated that Phillips struck first' —The case against Roberts was dis- missed, and Phillips was fined 10s. and costs for obstruction and 10s. and costs for an assault. 'L.

*i*ftt>wriiffiiriiiirii- *i à<II. Aberdare Cinema. Next Week: A Daughter of Satan and The Open Door." The Whitsuntide Holidays have this year been exceedingly popular. Whit- week has earned the unenviable distinc- tion of being called wet week, but this year the weather has left nothing to be desired. It is a sight to see Aber- darians in their holiday attire, all bent on pleasure and sight-seeing. Clarke's the Man, in addition to Carnival mak- ing, etc., has provided a great show at the Cinema. He knows how to cater for the holiday crowds and those crowds know full well that he knows. The popular pictures of the day he always presents to his patrons, but this week I lie has done something more. What pleased the King and Queen will surely please my audiences," says Clarke's the Man, and he's proved right. The talking pictures are the town-talk. They are the topic of the tea-table, the workshop, and the mine, and the holi- day crowds have shown their appreci- ation of Clarke's the Man's endeavours in bringing the best to the town. Mere words cannot express the beauties of these talking pictures, and the various surprises they create. One sees a man walking in the picture, and his footsteps are distinctly heard. An actor is seen to draw the bow over his violin and the melody flows forth as if one were sitting in a concert-room. This extraordinary attraction is one that holiday makers should not miss. Next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will be shown that artistic picture, A Daughter of Satan." It is a delightful drama of enthralling interest, and is sure to please all Cinema-goers. The latter portion of the work, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Clarke's the Man presents that charming picture-play, "The Open Door." The story opens with the disagreement of Millionaire John Blair and Pastor Walton over the missionary work. Blair's daughter Grace, in love with the pastor, inter- venes on his behalf, but without avail, and the next day the pastor resigns. Blair's son Jim has to be corrected by his father for his bad habits, and on getting into the clutches of the police turns him out of the house. Blair is incensed when he hears of the love at- tachment between the pastor and his daughter, and orders him out of the house, but Grace goes with him. They marry and continue the missionary work, calling it The Open Door Mission." By this means Jim, who has gone to the bad, is saved. Blair hears of it, and finds his way disguised to the mission. He places a cheque for £2,000 on the plate and a little note asking for forgiveness. The dra- ma ends in the most happy way. On the programme Clarke's the Man has many other star pictures, and on Saturday the popular children's matinee will be continued.

Abercynon Queries. Is the Liberal League still in exis- tence at Abercynon? Even Mr. Master- mans second defeat has created no stir whatever in Abercynon Liberals. tliiS wti8 aDy in the rumour that ^e,I0C?i annual sports will be held r, L hfvaUSPlces of the Ambulance Bind? f Jear and not the Brass Who broke the style in Lovers' Lane? What is the reason that the Welsh Baptists chose Penarth for this year's inat^nsTw17 ft tho rViilrlT-^ ck°ice, made to suit church ? °r th0 youn* men the mSte?,d o?' tf°" tie oansfvl W nuisance at Abercvnon? Tf a?ainst houses SvtraYXSL^ fere*0™ °f Do the high windows of a certain SDectabkf'vA„give the namo of thftt re- spectable young man seen strolling to and fro past one of our hotels at 1115 four nights out of seven each week?

MEMS. FROM THE MOUNT. "Doctor" Dodd having a Derbv at Epsom. Danger G-, don't say baby show in Jeffreys Street. The Club is very quiet. Why Be Cos ? Where's that Cosmo quartette? I understand that the Temperance Railway trippers mopped up all the ginger beer in Hereford. Whoa, ginger! What about the White Hope at the Bwmper Newydd. What ho, 7 stone nothing. No bets, George. A prominent bandsman and a wicked one too, who had just had the ring of the kettledrum repaired, suggested that it would be a useful article for John H's "England'r Glory." What a neck! Poor old Bolger has met with a nasty accident. He has a compound frac- ture of the ankle. Tripped over the ropes at the Bwmper Newydd. Every- body knows him as the "Old Firm's" mascot. Here's a fine chance to give him a benefit. G.J.D. at his gasfitting games again. What, what. blow him up. Luck to Percy Griffiths who left Mountain Ash for Winchester on Tues- day He has done capital work amongst the boys of the town. Some people would call it a Breeze, wouldn't they, Fwank? Who was that gay spark in blue that bit the barmaid's neck? She is suffer- ing now from housemaid's knee. Have you heard the story of "the Knut with the nut at the Navvy" or "The Milky Way?" The learned advo- cate suggests it wasn't quite Fair.

CAOLYS. ACCIDENT. Last Friday Mr- Thomas Wilkins, 3 Lambert met with an accident while his employment at Ysguborwen y I ery. We are pleased to state that he p guessing favourably.

CWMDARE. OUTINGS. — On the members of Elim Band of outing to Pontneathvaughan.—Jun nesday the members of St. Luk^ 8 Ba of Hope spent the day in Fantsarn.

PENYWAIN. PREACHING SmVlC^On Whit- Sunday and Monday special pieacning services were held at Cana (.Cong.) Chapel. The preachers were the Revs. James John, Llanstephan, and T. j Emrys James, Abernant. Some of the services were held at Ebenezer Chapel, Trecynon.

HIRWAIN. BUY AT HOME, J63 12s. 6d. Free wheels and 2-rim brakes.—Parker Bros. PREACHING. Edifyinlr discourses were preached at the annual preaching services of Bethel (C.M.) Church on Whit-Sunday and Monday last. Ihe f officiating ministers were the Hev. y-wim Morgan Jones and Rev. E. P. Cardiff. The choir,, under the baton of Mr. Benjamin Thomas (Tenorydd Cynon) rendered effectively some anthems and hymns. At the organ was Mr. lorn Richards, and at. the pianoforte Miss JeHOMEaAGAIN — Hirwainites will be interested to hear of the safe return of Mrs. Eizabeth Young, Master Bertie Young, Mr. and Mrs. Gomer Curtis, Miss Curtis, from Shamokin, Pa., U.S.A. They arrived here on Monday evening last, having travelled with the Mauritania. All are looking well. ACCIDENT. Whilst walking along Rhigos Road on Tuesday evening last Miss Jennie Beynon, High Street, collided with a motor-cycle, and sus- tained severe injuries. After first aid had been rendered she was brought home in the side-car. ANNIVERSARY. — The anniversary services of the English Wesleyan Church was held on Sunday last. Powerful ser- mons were delivered by Mr. F. Blethyn, of Cardiff. In the afternoon a cantata, entitled "True as Steel," was excellently performed by the Sunday School choir, under the leadership of Mr. George Collier. The singing was of a high standard, and the conductor is to be praised for his able training. At the organ was Master Albert Rees Collier, Adv. Sen. On Monday afternoon the members had an open-air tea on Major G. R. Powell's estate. The members formed a procession, and headed bv the Superintendent, Ex-inspector David Jones, proceeded to the field. The tray- holders were: Misses Florrie Hillier, Ellen Tucker, Miss Brewer, ali1! Mr. Harry Collier. Games were provided for the juveniles, and sweets and fruit were given them. VICTORIA HALL. A fine holiday programme is presented at the Victoria this week. Among the star films are: "Alpine Battery on Mount Etna," a most interesting and scientific, pic- ture; ''Fortune's Pet," a drama, which has the moral, "Love one, Love all "The Glove," a fin detective film. On Thursday and Friday evenings there will be given two performances of the drama, "The Lady of Lyons," by the Hirwain Amateur Dramatic Society. The proceeds will be given to the poor of the village. Come in crowds.

CLYN NEATH. WANTED.—A correspondent at Glyn- neath for the Aberdare Leader. Apply "Leader" Office, Aberdare.

ABERCYNON. DEATH. — Henry, the six-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Heames. Glancynon Post Office, passed away on Tuesday morning, after a very brief illness DEPARTURE. On Thursday morn- ing Miss M. H. Jones, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Jones, 2 Wesley Street, left Abercynon for Johannesburg, South Africa, taking the steamer on Saturday from Southampton to Cape Town, where she intends staying for a short time en route to Johannesburg. a.. -< CRICKET. On Wednesday the Navigation School team played the Pen- rhiwceiber School team on the local Recreation Grounds. The scores were: Navigation, 23 runs, and Penrhiwceiber, 52 runs. On Monday the Abertaf School XI. were beaten by the Higher Stan- dard XI. (Navigation Schools) by 37 runs against 21. ROSE DAY — There was a good at- tendance of ladies at a meeting held on Tuesday evening at the Workmen s In- stitute to arrange for the celebration -if Queen Alexandra Rose Day in aid of the Pontypridd and District Cottage Hospi- tal in the neighbourhood. The chair was occupied by Mrs. Bruce Jones, fiupported, by the energetic secretary of the move- ment, Mrs. Tudor Davies, and Mrs. D. J. Price, treasurer. After a little dis- cussion it was resolved that the Aber- cynon area be divided up into districts, and the following ladies to be in charge of the respective districts:—Mrs. Math- er, Mrs. Mathews, Mrs. W. Jones, Mrs. (Counc.) T. W. Jones, Mrs. J. Jones, Mrs D. G. Millar, Mrs. Foalkes, Mrs. D. Evans, Mrs. Hyde, Mrs. T. Davies, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Price, Miss Parry, Miss Edwards, Miss G. Jones, Miss Davies, Miss Powell, Miss E. M. Jones, and Miss Harrison. The rose day will be on Saturday, June 20tb. GOLF. The annual meeting of the Abercynon Golf Club took place at the Workmen's Institute on Tuesday even- I ing under the presidency of Councillor T. W. Jones. Others present at the meeting were: Messrs. W. G. Williams, Harry Wilkins, T. R. Wigley, Morgan Owen, Tom Hughes, David Evans, D. J. Harries, R. H. Pugh, E. R. James, S. H. Thomas, R. S. Hughes, O. R. Jones, and Revs. J. R. Hughes and J. E. Jones. The following officers were elec- ted for the ensuing year:—President, Councillor T. W. Jones, re-elected; vice- president, Mr. T. R. Wigley; treasurer, Mr. D. Evans, Abertaf, and secretaries, Messrs. O. R. Jones, Aberdare House, and R. S. Hughes (all. re-elected). Mr. T. R. Wigley was appointed senior audi- tor in place of Mr. Trevor Rogers, Yn- ysybwl, and Mr. Tom Hughes appointed junior auditor. The following mem- bers were elected to act as a Handicap Committee: Messrs. T. R. Wigley, R. H. Pugh, and the Rev. J. E. Jones. The yearly subscription and entrance fee will remain as previously. Arrange- ments were made for matches to be played against Tredegar and Cil Sanws, Merthyr, and it was decided that the Knock-out Kendal and Dent Compe- tition should be played during the holi- days. ■

YNYSYBWL. FIRE. — Great excitement prevailed in Robert Street on Monday morning last owing to the Mountain Ash Urban District Council's tar-spraying machine taking fire, and also setting fire to the tar that had just been sprayed on the road. The hose and reel were brought into play by the Council's workmen, who are members of the local fire brigade. The fire was got under control before any serious damage was done. OBITUARY. We regret to have to announce the death of Mr. Freder- ick Howells, of 134 Robert Street, Y nys- ybwl, which took place on Thursday last at the Pontypridd Cottage Hospital after a very painful illness. Deceased, who had been a winding engineman at the Mynachdy Colliery for some years, had been a patient at the Pontypridd Cottage Hospital for several weeks, and had undergone aevere operations. The burial took place! on Tuesday last, the 26th inst., at the Ynysybwl Cemetery. He leaves a wife and two children. YNYSYBWL CO-OPERATIVE SO- CIETY. —- On Saturday the 99th quar- terly meeting of the Ynvsybwl Co-opera- tive Society, Ynysybwl Branch, was held in Zioll Vestry, Mr. William Wat- kins, the president of the society, in the chair. Mr. S. Davies, the secretary of the society, submitted the report, par- ticulars of which appeared in our col- umns last week. Mr. Wright, of Clive Terrace, Ynysybwl, was elected on the committee to represent the Ynysybwl branch, in place of Mr John Watkins, who retired. SUNDAY SCHOOL OUTINGS. The Central Committee of the Sunday Schools belonging to tho Nonconformist Churches of Ynysybwl met on Sunday in Noddfa (Welsh Baptist) Vestry. On a report being given by the delegates from the various schools, in respect of the annual treat, it was shown that seven m17; Jerusalem (C.M.), Bethel (C.M.), Tabernacle (W.C.), English Con- gregatmnal, Noddfa (B.), English and Welsh Wesleyans had decided to go to Porthcawl; the English Baptists and the Salvation Army to Barry Island, and the English Methodist School to Penarth. The treat will take place as usual on the first Monday in July. The train arrangements were left in the capable hands of Mr. Richard Woosnam, the committee secretary.

Resolven Recreation Ground. Major Stuart, R.E., of the Local Government Board, oonducted a public inquiry at Resolven on Wednesday as a result of an application from the Parish Council to borrow £ 1,500 for the purpose of laying out a recreation ground on a five-acre site, given by Colonel Edwards Vaughan, Rheola.—Mr. Edward Powell (Neath) made the application on behalf of the parish council, and several rate- payers from Cwmgwrach appeared to oppose.—In placing the facts before the Inspector, Mr. Powell said the site ad- ioined Rugby Street, and was about three miles from Cwmgwrach, where the opposition came from. The population of the parish-roughly 4,500—was grow- ing, and would continue to grow through rapid colliery development.—The In- spector remarked that the gift of Col- onel Vaughan .was a very valuable one, but would the same consideration be shown to the inhabitants of Cwmgwrach, who lived three miles away, if a similar gift were made at their end of the par- ish?—Mr. Powell: Most certainly. In proportion to the population Cwmgwrach has been handsomely treated.—Dr. R. D. Prichard, chairman of the Resolven Parish Council, said there was a necess- ity for a recreation ground at Resolven, and it had his whole-hearted support.— Mr. Frank Beaman hoped that the loan would be extended over as long at period as possible.—Mr. T. Price, voicing the opposition from Cwmgwrach, contended that it was a non-revenue paying scheme. It would only benefit the inhabitants of Resolven, and he felt the ratepayers of Cwmgwrach should be exempted.

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