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Senghenydd Presentation. At a general meeting of the Seng henydd Eisteddfod Committee, held on Monday evening, at the loca] Library, the treasurer, Mr B. W. Williams, general manager of the Senghenydd and Aber Vallev Co- operative Society, and nephew oi Councillor E. Morris, Penrhiwceiber, with whom he spent a number of years as assistant manager, was pre- sented with a beautiful Westminster mahogany chimes clock and a silver- mounted walking stick, both suit- ably inscribed, in recognition of valuable services rendered in differ- ent capacities. The Rev. E. Thomas, C.M., pre- sided. supported by Councillor John Davies, Rev. Campbell Davies, B.A.. and a number of other promin- ent local gentlemen. The Chair- man expressed his great pleasure in being present to do honour to a per- son whom they all highly respected. He referred to Mr Williams' quali- ties and value as a citizen, always ready to take active part to support any good cause and most enthusias- tic in everything he took an interest in. Mr Wm. Thomas, treasurer of the East Glamorgan Miners, in making the presentation, spoke in eulogis- tic terms of the very valuable ser- vices rendered by the recipient as treasurer and one of the founders of the Senghenydd Eisteddfod. He had rendered excellent services as organiser to many good movements. The Rev. Campbell Davies en- dorsed the remarks of the previous speakers. The recipient had at all times discharged his duties in a most efficient and satisfactory manner. Councillor John Davies remarked that Mr Williams always gave of his best. Nothing appeared too ardu- ous for him, and he was quite happy in his work. Mr Griffith Davies. contractor, wished to endorse all the statements made. Mr Williams and himself had been schoolmates on the banks of the Tivy. When rising to respond, Mr Wil- liams was loudly applauded. He hardly knew how to find words to adequately express his thanks for the beautiful gifts presented to him that evening. He particularly wish- ed to thank the speakers for their kind words. He very heartily thanked Mr Thomas for making the presentation, and for the compli- mentary remarks. He felt indebted to Mr Thomas for the very kind and sound advice he had given him on many occasions. The little he had done in the interest of the Seng- henydd Eisteddfod had been a labour of love to him. He thanked them all from the bottom of his heart for the very kind appreciation of his ser- vices.

Scraps. BY "THE SCRIBE." Mr D. A. Thomas regrets that he did not go to Canada 25 years ago instead of wasting his time in the House of Commons. There are many in the Aberdare Valley who regret that D.A. is not still in the House of Commons. The time when he was M.P. for these Boroughs was the time of their lives. Now that every one has something to say on the Welsh drama question, it is interesting to know what the great Bernard Shaw thinks of the matter. This is how G.B.S. lately delivered him- self If it be really true that Wales is in so benighted a condition that min- isters are still to be found there who not only do not go to the theatre, but try to prevent other people from going, forgetting that a theatre is a place where two or three are gathered to- gether, and that God fulfils himself in many ways without consulting the local clergy, I venture to remind these walk- ers in darkness that if they strangle the Welsh theatre in its cradle they will have, not a country without a theatre, but a country delivered over wholly to the crude cinematograph melodramas of the American and Italian film makers, and to musical comedies on tour from London." The two gay cousins, after enjoying themselves during the week, went on the tramp on Saturday last, one with the object of playing the game of "hide and seek" the other, who had pre- cautiously disposed of all his market- able garments, feels no anxiety that anyone will be tempted to rob him of his well-worn valuables.

Husband and wife cannot, by the na- ture of things, be equal. There must in. every family be a strong, commanding, dominating personality." "Yes, but that one is generally the cook." When Shimmerplate arrived home an hour later than usual he was nibbling a clove. "I stopped in a concert hall for a few moments," he observed. The music was intoxicating." That's right." exclaimed his better half— blame it on the music." blame it on the music."

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ABERDARE. Chemist vZt' Evans, Cash trinity towa SqujT- observed it T °^Pltal Sunday will be when th* iTri?-lty on.the 21st inst-' Cardiff InK 10ns e *n Pfeacher" I?eJal j \"d P' R^t. '■,l Uis Jenkins. Hevin) took- —)Ir Lloyd (Ab the "MiW' t iTif0 tlle en^yn to WV.1+- \r } Ebenezer, Dvfed on S h?°^day;l,°n the following Tues- man anJ°^the ^lnea prize at Abeia- E'lcinVtL n G. Chiv^r?^SRnTf?N --Messrs- T. sS^ Worship ^n iSSSTSf^Sr EngUshcS. Ohm-Kn's' "] ^'l^t Mr. W Badhnm *"dgar Badham and Ash. newsagent, Mountain ST. EL VAN'S—At fi,- Sunday last the TP church on Sullivan in n i ?,eum Was sung to Woodward in k'flat TlBe £ edict"s to Griffith« d a (j..1 The Rev. H. G. ing service'tha At tlle even" Mannrlo • n ^antlcles were sung to CIa e( VAGRANCY COMMITTEE, — The nrst meeting of the Breconshire, Gla- morganshire and Monmouthshire Joint j-*y?ran(T Committee was held at Car- diff last week. Mr Godfrey Clark, Pontypridd, was elected chairman, and vruardian John Prowle, Aberdare, vice- chairman. Mr Prowle now occupies three vice chairs and one chair in com- "AheeSGu^diansnn''Ct<,tl Wi'h th<> W°rk A Tf/^ST»T^AL' Miss Davies, A.L.C.M., Adv. R.A.M., R q M is BmHhV,lfreatTna!110 as orKanist at iiunth Wells. Last week, at Alnha •Congregational Church, Miss manipulated the organ in a „raise- rrnl,v T?rr- She,hos teen asked to play at the same church again this week. This young lady is the deputy organist of Carmel English Baptist •Church, and pupil of Mr W T Wat- kins, F.R.C.O., L.R.A.M., Dowlais „ S™N^ ) ~The1 J Fisher Griffiths, Hirwam, delivered an elo- quent sermon at Seion on Sunday even- mg from the words, Hold thou me up and I shall be safe; and I will have re- spect unto thy statutes continually." (Tsalm 119, 117.) Was it the pennv novelette and the Sunday paper that occupied the chief attention of the young folk ? If so he could predict nothing, but destruction for them. It was only spiritual health that secured real success in life. MEETING.—A meeting was held at the Bute Arms on Wednesday night, June 10th, in connection with the En- ginemen, Stokers, and Surface Crafts- men's Association. Mr W. Davies, Agent, and Mr E. Thomas, Mountain Ash, addressed the meeting re the pro- posed amalgamation of the above socie- ty with the Miners' Federation. The following resolution was passed: "That this meeting of the Aberdare Branch of the Monmouthshire and South Wales Colliery Enginemen, Stokers, and Sur- face Craftsmen's Association welcome with joy the fusion of our society with the Miners' Federation, as it will be to the best interest of all concerned. Therefore it invites all members to vote 'For' in the forthcoming ballot." PRESENTATION. — On Thursday evening last all interesting function took place at the Eagle Hotel, when Mr Cyril Smith, the erstwhile centre- forward of the Aberdare Town Foot- ball Club, was honoured on his depar- ture to Newtown, North Wales, and also to commemorate his signing on for the Croydon A.F.C. Mr Sidney Harris occupied the chair. The gift took the form of a handsome silver cigarette case suitably inscribed. In making the presentation Mrs. Pleace, the hostess, wished Mr Smith every success, and remarked that they all regretted his departure from the town. The recipient suitably responded. Songs were given by Messrs. \y. ,Charles, George King and Golightlv (Aberaman). Mr. Wilson gave a one- string fiddle solo. Song and recita- tion by Mr Alf Ashman. Songs by Messrs. W. Powell, Harry Coates, D. Evans, Cwmbach; Osborne George Gyril Smith, and Dick Walters. The accompanist was Mr Evan Rees. The secretary was Mr Walter Jenkins, whilst Mr Jack Bowditch acted as treasurer. PRAIRIE LIFE. On Thursday .evening last a repetition performance of the dramatic cantata, "Prairie Life," followed by the laughable sketch, "Paddy's Mistake," was given by the members of St. Mark's Mission and the Church Lads' Brigade, under the con- ductorship of Mr W. H. Templeman. The dramatis personae in both cantata and sketch was the same as pieviously. Mr John Oliver Jones. Trecynon, a member of the O'Mara Opera Company, gave an excellent rendering of the song, "Beloved, it is morn" (F. A very laughable action song, "The Tramps," was given by 1 te. E. < Evans, Drummer T. Richards and Bugler F. Phillips. Mr Geo. H. Tem- pleman presided at the piano in the un- avoidable absence of Mrs. LI. M. -Jones. The proceeds of the entertainment are for St. Elvan's Restoration Fund and the Church Lads' Brigade. Thanks are due to Messrs. W. J. Davies, Wm. C. Williams (schoolmaster), G. Giiffiths, Lieut. Turrell, and Mr Emlyn Lea, who acted as stage manager. Capt. i. G. Chi vers generously provided tea and re- freshments in the gymnasium in addi- tion to superintending the general ar- rangements. The teat"-hrewer was Mrs. Richards, Gwawr House: A pathetic incident in connection with the event was the fact that on the morning of the performance one of the actors, Gwilym Griffiths by name, sustained serious in- juries to his hack, face and hands wnile working at Cwmaman Colliery. We are glad to note, however, that he is slowly recovering. Mrs. Sheldon and Mr D. R, Tasker, representing the He- storation Fund and C.L.H. respectively, worked assiduously as ticket sellers. INTERMENT.A large number of friends and members of the teaching profession attended the interment of Mrs. G. Jenkins, Brvn Tegid, which took place at the Aberdare Cemetery on Thursday last. Mrs. Jenkins was held in high respect in Aberdare. Her gentleness and womanliness appealed to all who knew her and her character was exemplary. The following acted as bearers: Messrs. F. O. Morgan, W. H. Williams, D. T. Edwards, D. R. Griffiths, D. J. Hughes Jones, W. Grif- fiths, T. H. Roberts, J. H. Hopkins. Some beautiful wreaths were sent by: Mr G. Jenkins and Misses Powell, Miss Sadie and Dolly Jenkins; Mr and Mrs. G. Evans; Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomas; Mrs. Price; Mr and Mrs. Hughes Jones; Mr and Mrs. T. H. Roberts; Miss Fox (London); Mr. and Mrs. David; Local N.U.T. Association; Cap- coch Mixed School; Capcoch Infants School; Town Infants School. The mourners were Messrs. G. Jenkins, D. H. David, D. Richards, J. Thomas, Ivor D. Edwards, Albert Lloyd Wil- liams, William Powell, Teddie Powell, Tom Morris, D. Thomas, D. J. Lewis, E. Jenkins; G. Evans, T. Thomas. Mourning coaches: (1) Sadie and Dolly Jenkins; Maggie, Hanie, Beatrice and K. Powell; Mrs. Powell. (2) Mrs. D. Thomas, Mrs. D. Richards, Mr G. Jen- kins (senior), Mrs. H. Jenkins, Mrs. M. Williams, Misses G. and C. Powell. (3) Mr and Mrs D. Thomas, Mrs D. J. Lewis, Mrs. G. Evans, Misses B. and A. Thomas. (4) Mr and Mrs D. Jones, Mr and Mrs J. Jones, Mrs. M. Mar- shall. (5) ilr D. Thomas, Mrs David Thomas, Mrs S. Samuel. (6) Mrs. T. Morris, Mrs. L. James, Mrs. E. Powell, Mr John Hughes. (7) Mrs. J. Thomas, Mrs. T. Thomas. (8) Mrs. Morgan, Miss G. Morgan, Mrs. Price, Mrs. Hop- kins, Mrs. Davies. (9) Mr. and Mrs. W. Hughes, Mrs. Miles. (10) Mrs. Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. David. The officiating minister was the Rev. J. Griffiths, Calvaria, together with Rev. B. Williams, Abernant, and Rev. M. Jenkins, Capcoch. The funeral ar- rangements were in the hands of Messrs. E. Williams and Sons, Aber- dare.

CWMBACH. MEETINGS.—On Sunday and Mon- day last half-yearly meetings were held at Ebenezer C.M. Chapel, when the special preachers were the Rev. E. P. Jones, Cardiff, and the Rev. E. Myfyr Evans, Aberarth, Cardigan. The Rev. J. Myddfai Jones, pastor, conducted the services, whilst the precentor was Mr Gomer James. CRICKET. On Tuesday last a friendly cricket match was played be- tween a team representing the Cwm- bach Church Schools boys and a team of working boys. Scores Working Boys: J. Davies, b J. Cheley, 0; H. J. Davies, b J. Cheley, 0; D. Lewis, b J. Cheley, 0; G. Owen, b J. Cheley, 0; D. Owen, c Jones, b J. Cheley, 7; Tommy Jones, c and b J. Cheley, 7; D. Emlyn Davies, b J. Cheley, 0; E. Lewis, b D. E. Davies, 3; W. J. James, c Davies, b J. Cheley, 1; W. Sheen, b Davies, 0; A. Lewis, not out, 0; extras, 1; total, 19. School Boys: J. Cheley, c and b E. Lewis, 3o; E. E. Jones, run out, 1; D. E. Davies, not out, 14; extras, 8. In- nings declared. Total, 58. INTERMENT. On Saturday last the interment of Mrs. Martha Rees, wife of Mr John Rees, of Llvs-y-dder- wen, Well Place, took place at the Aberdare Cemetery. Deceased was 52 yetars of age. The officiating minis- ters were Rev. R. H. Davies, Rev. J. Myddfai Johes, and the Rev. J. B. Davies, Abercwmhoi. The chief mourners were:—1st coach: Misses Mattie and Kate Rees, daughters;, Mrs. Mary Williams, sister, Fishguard Mrs. Mary Thomas, Mrs. Charlotte Thomas, and Mrs. Agnes Thomas, sisters-in-law; Master Clifford Thomas, nephew. 2nd coach: Mrs. Ruth Bey non, Treherbert, sister-in-law; Mrs. Elias, Mrs. Hannah Rees, cousins; Mrs. Morris, friend; Mrs. Evans, friend. 3rd coach: Mrs. Emanuel, Brook Street; Mrs. Williams, Well Place; Mrs. Williams, Patent Fuel House. 1th: Friends from Aberaman oth coach: Mr and Mrs Fletcher and Mrs. Jones. Following the hearse were: Mr John Rees, husband; Mr W. Rees, son; Messrs. Ben Thomas, Jas. Thomas, and John Thomas, brothers; Edgar Thomas, nephew; Mr William Beynon, Treherbert, brother-in-law; Mr William Thomas, Mr John Thomas, Mrs Joseph Rees, Mr T. Davies, Rose Wall, Landore; Mr Rees, Trecynon, cousins. Floral tributes were sent by the follow- ing:-(I) The family; (2) Clifford Thomas; (3) Elsie and May; (4) Eluned and Non; (5) Mr and Mrs. James Thomas, Fishguard; (6) Mr Williams and family, Patent Fuel House. ASGRE LAN."—On Wednesday, May 10th, there was a crowded house at the Public Hall to witness the per- formance of the Welsh drama, "Asgre Lan (Rev. R. G. Berry) by the Beth- lehem Dramatic Society, Abercwmboi. Mr T. Lloyd, Cwmbach, made an ideal chairman. Solos were given by Messrs. William Harries and John Henry Wil- Ila in s,,Aber(,-wmbol, and Miss Nellie Jones. Cwmaman. Mr Evan Jones, Cwmaman, and Mr J. W. Evans, Adv. R.A.M., R.C.M., were the accom- panists. Those who had witnessed the performance of the author's other pro- duction, Ar v Groesffordd," at Aber- aman, were anxious to see this drama also. They were not disappointed, for "Asgre Lan" is brimful of humorous and thrilling movements. The tale was well told by the different characters. The audience was moved alternately to tears and laughter, and loudly cheered the actors. It was evident that the play was thoroughly enjoyed. "Asgre Lan" or "Clear Conscience" is a drama of modern Welsh life, and in point of comprehensiveness and variety is splen- did. It presents a bigger Slice of life to the audience than many such plays, and pathos and wit are well bal- anced in it. It gives us a true picture of the thoughts and doings of the min- ister and his congregation. The story bears the hall-mark of the experienced writer. It was evidenceHhat the play was greatly relished by Cwmbach people. The characters are well select- ed, and it would be hard to find a better lot of actors from any single congrega- tion than these fifteen from Bethlehem. The acting was excellent in the princi- pal and the minor parts. The caste was as follows :—Mr. Evans, the minis- ter, Mr John B. Davies; Gwen Evans, his daughter, Miss S. D. Davies; Gruffydd Hughes and Mari Hughes, Mr William Morgan and Mrs. W. R. Grif- fiths; Morris, their son, Mr Henry Williams; Dr. Lewis, Mr John Henry Williams; Roderick y Bedol, Mr D. Lewis Evans; Policeman, Mr William Harries; Auctioneer, Mr Dan T. Jones; Deacons, Messrs. Dan Isaac, James H. Williams, and W. R. Griffiths; Auction- eer's assistant and clerk. Messrs Dan Isaac and Tom Lewis. We understand that it is the intention of the party to visit Aheraman and Trecynon. AN e wish them every success inasmuch as their motto is, "J yru'r hen iaith yn ei blaen."

ABERAMAN. LIBANUS.—At Libanus C.M. Church the Rev. J. Myddfa Jones. Cwmbach, officiated on Sunday. CYCLES, X5 5s. cash, with Stunney Archer 8-6peed gears.—Parker Bros. GWAWR (B.).-This pulpit was oc- cupied on Sunday last by the Rev. D. G. Davies, Penprysg. YNYSLWYD (B.).-The Rev. Lloyd Rees, Bethel, Merthyr, ministered at this church on Sunday last. BETHANY.—Miss Smith, Penarth, the well-known lady preacher, officiated at Bethany Congregational Church on Sunday last. SHILOH (W.).-The Rev. J. Fisher Griffiths, Hirwain, preached at Shiloh on Sunday morning, and Mr William Jones, Aberdare, in the evening. BIBLE ADDRESSES.—At the Gos- pel Tent which is situated on the Plough Tip the first of a series of Bible addresses was given on Sunday evening by the Seventh Day Advent- ists. The speaker is Mr M. J. Nicholls, Mountain Ash. SARON Cong.).-On Sunday morn- ing the Rev. R. H. Davies, B.A., Cwm- bach, delivered an eloquent discourse at Saron on "The Sanctity of the Sab- bath." In the evening his subject was Samson's Strength." Miss Gwladys Jones, A.L.C.M.. was at the organ. R.A.O.B.—At the Albion Hotel on Monday evening a benefit smoking concert in connection with the Ynys- lwyd Lodge was held. Bro. F. ti. Bes- wick Aberdare, K.O.M., P.G.P., pre- sided, supported by Bro. W. Hawley, Aberdare, C.P-, P.G.Ch. The accom- panists were Mr Richard Everett and Miss M. A. Evans, Aberaman. The appended contributed to the harmony Overture, Bro. Rd^Everett. Songs, ] Bros. Jack Hayward, K.O.M., Tom Be- henna, C.P., Owen Richards, Charlie ] Williams, Dan Hughes, C.P., Sam r Miles, C.P., Davies, Cwmaman; Jack i Stoneman and Dan Cotter, C.P. Man- < doline trio by Bros. Smith, Rainer and u Behenna. Contralto solo, Mrs. T. • Phillips, Aberaman. Clog dance, Mr. ( Smith. Duet, Bro. and Mrs. T. Phil- ] lips. Mandoline duet, Messrs. Smith j and Rainer. Songs, Mr Joe Davies and Mr C. Williams. An able address ] was delivered by Bro. H. Knight, t K.O.M. On the proposition of Bro. £ W. Hawley a hearty vote of thanks was j accorded the artistes, etc. Bro. F. H. i Beswick seconded. Mrs. T. Phillips c and Mr Sam Miles sang the National t Anthems. Mr Bert Trueman carried c out the arrangements. j SUPPER.—A grand supper was held i on Friday evening at the Lamb and c Flag Hotel, under the auspices of the c Aberaman Juniors Football Club. Host 3 and Hostess Davies catered, assisted by 1 Miss Parfitt, Miss Tennant, and Mr C. ( A. Bureau. The carver was Mr J. g Morgan. Mr D. J. Kellow presided, I supported by Mr W. Male. The accom- 3 panist was Mr T. J. Phillips (Ap c Gwilym Cynon). A hearty vote of J thanks was accorded the host and host- I ess, waiters and carver on the proposi- c tion of Mr Edward Davies, captain. J The programme was as follows :—Mr W. c Howells, comic song; Mr W. Thomas, 5 songs Mr W. Davies, song; Mr Dan I Rowlands, song. Mr Joe Webb gave selections on the bones. Messrs. W. J. 1 Reed, W. Thomas, and W. Davies I sang. Mr Joe Webb, comic recitation. J Songs by Messrs T. Llewelyn, Dan Row- v lands, J. Bureau, W. Hopkins. Reci- J tation, Mr W. Thomas. Songs, Messrs I W. A. Absalom, A. Everett, W. I Thomas, Dan Rowlands, Bryn Whit- i marsh: Messrs. W, Male and W. J. b Reed presented Mr Eli Strong, secre- y tary, and Mrs. Strong with a beautiful 1 tea set on their marriage, on behalf of the members of the club. Mr Dan j Rowlands sang 'Hen Wlad fy Nhadau T OBITUARY.—Mr Wm. Humphreys fl passed away on Thursday last after a f long illness. He was 64 years of age, t and unmarried. He resided with his A sister, Mrs. Sarah Jones, 5 Currie St. He was highly respected by all who knew him. The interment took place on Tuesday at the Aberdare Cemeterv. The Rev. D. Silyn Evans, Aberdare, f conducted an impressive service. The i chief mourners were:—Edward Hum- V phreys, brother; Edward William Hum- phreys, Tom Humphreys, David Jones, B Howell Humphreys, Johnny Lewis, and B Evan Evans, Ferndale, nephews; Dd. P Richard Williams, Thomas John Wil- a liams and John Ivor Richards, Tre- A cynon. 1st coach: Mrs. Sarah Jones, and Mrs. Jane Williams, Trecynon, h sisters; Miss E. A. Jones Miss M. J. t] Jones, Mrs. Tom Humphreys, Fern- dale, and Mrs. Johnny Lewis, Ferndale, n nieces. 2nd coach: Mrs. J. I. Rich- s ards, Trecynon; Miss Mary Hum- a phreys, Ferndale, nieces; Mrs. Daniel NN Jones, Mrs. Charles Morris, Mrs. Thos. t; Williams, Miss E. A. Edwards, nieces. 3rd coach: Mrs. Davies, Mrs. Benja- h min, Mrs. James, Mrs. John Jones. It The bearers were: Messrs. Thomas d Phillips, Daniel Jones (Currie St.), DI. .Jones (Gwawr St.), David Daniel, Dd. Morgan, David Davies, Charles Morris and John Jones.

CWMAMAN. SOMETHING FOR NOTHING-Go at once to Emrys Evans, Cash Chemist, and see window. HURT BY A FALL.—Whilst follow- ing his occupation as a collier at the Cwmaman Colliery on Wednesday night, Mr Gwilym Griffiths, 146 Glan- aman Road, was severely injured about the body through a fall of roof. He is progressing satisfactorily. CHORAL.—Dr. Vaughan Thomas, in his adjudication on the Juvenile Choirs at the Cwmaman and Aberaman Eisted- dfod on Whit-Tuesday, remarked that the Cwmaman Boys Choir was the only one to give the correct production of the vowel a.—Welsh Choirs on the whole were inclined to sing it too open. The choir's conductor is Mr W. Idris Thomas CANTATA.—On Wednesday the St. Joseph's Church Choir, under the con- ductorship of Mr. Geo. Carter, gave a splendid performance of the cantata, "The Children's Queen," before a crowded house. The leading parts were taken as follows: Lila, Miss Maggie Butler; Beggar Mother, Mrs. Henry Davies; Fairy Queen, Miss Lizzie Gough; Mountain Boy, Master Johnny Hergest. The stage manager was Mr Richard John Griffiths, whilst the accompanists were Miss S. A. Larrimore, L.L.C.M., and Master Bertie Williams. ACCIDENT.—On Thursday evening last, whilst bringing a cart load of bricks through Kingsbury Place (Bryn- hyfryd end), Mr Gomer Thomas, butcher, Glanaman Road, accidentally knocked down the 6 year old child of Mrs. Roach, 146 Glanaman Road, the cart wheel going completely over her. The child 'when taken home, where Dr. Thomas soon arrived, was found to have injured one of her lungs, the skin taken off one shoulder, and otherwise bruised about the body. There are hopes of the child recovering. We learn that Mr Thomas is in no wise to blame for the accident. OBITUARY.—The remains of Mrs. Mary Chivers, of 104 Brook Street, Aberaman, who passed away at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Wm Gerrard, 28 Glynhavod Street, were in- terred on Thursday last at the Aber- dare Cemetery. Mr David Davies, Ju- bilee Road, officiated. Deceased, whc was 75 years of age, had been a faith- ful member at Gwawr Chapel since childhood. The mourners were:—1st coach: Mrs. Wm.* Gerrarfl, Mrs. R. Wilkins, Ebbw Vale, daughters; Misses Florence Rose Gerrard, Elsie May Gerrard, Florrie Chivers, Maudie Chivers, Willie and Clifford Gerrard, grand-children. 2nd coach: Mrs. M. Chivers, Treherbert, Mrs. Helen Chivers, Mardy; Mrs. Nellie Chivers, Mary; Mrs. Annie Eynon, Mountain Ash; Mrs. J. Jones, Tredegar, daugh- ters-in-law and niece. 3rd coach: Mrs. Benjamin Eynon, Mrs. M. Eynon, Tredegar; Mrs. A. Lloyd, Mrs. Wm. Williams, Mrs. David Morgan, Cwm- aman. 4th coach: Mrs. Z. Williams, Mrs. L. Morris, Mrs. F. John, Miss Williams, Mrs. W. Thomas, Mrs. T. Howells, friends, Aberaman. Behind the hearse were: Messrs. David, Benjamin, and Enoch Chiyers, sons; Wm. Gerrard, Reuben Wilkins, sons- iii-law David Eynon, Abertillery; Benjamin Eynon, William Eynon, Mountain Ash; John Eynon, 'John Hammond, Tredegar, nephews; James Gerrard, Cwmaman; Herbert Gerrard, Aberdare; John Thomas, Ferndale; D. Hammond, New Tredegar. The bear- ers were: Messrs. Wm. Williams, Wm. Davies, Levi Morris, Arthur Lloyd. Beautiful wreaths were given by: Mr and Mrs. William Gerrard; sons; neighbours; Miss Rose Gerrard. THE INTERMENT of John Daniel, taker and confectioner, took place on rhursday last at St. Fagan's Church- ward, Trecynon. The Rev. E. J. Owen iC.) officiated, assisted by the Rev. H. A,* Davies, ex-pastor of Moriah Aman, md Professor Joseph Jones, Brecon College. Among those present were VIessrs. D. Rees Jones and F. Allen, Aberdare; E. G. Harris, T. L. Jones, L Roberts, W. Richards, Godreaman; S. Jones, W. Jones, Mountain Ash; lames Morris, Trehafod; J. K. Lewis, Badham, J. H. job, E. Jones, Em- )orium, Cwmaman; the deacons, treas- lrer and secretary of Moriah Aman, )f which the deceased gentleman had )een the treasurer for 14 years. Pre- :edm the hearse in a cab were Mr. J. 5. Thomas, Godreaman, and the min- sters. The mourners were: 1st oach: Widow, Mrs. Thomas Daniel, laughter-in-law; Mrs. Morgan Lewis, Jrs. Thomas Lewis, sisters-in-law; Irs. May Owen, niece; Mrs. M. A. iwynne, cousin; Trevor Daniel, ;randson. 2nd coach: Mrs. William Cvans Mrs. A. Toombs, Senghenydd; ►Irs. Theo Owen, Mrs. Edward James, ousins; Nurse Jones; David Daniel, rohnny M. Daniel, grandsons; Mrs. Jewelyn Davies, Clydach. 3rd oach: Mrs. J. Bryant, Mr and Mrs. Joseph Bryant, Mrs. D. Bryant, ousins. 4th coach: Mrs. D. Jones, Ilrs. J. Davies (Ynyshir), William Jo wen, Morgan Lewis, Mrs. J. Phil- ips, Mrs. D. Craven, oth coach: Mr. 'homas Thomas, Mr and Mrs. Michael vans, Mr J. Thomas (Clydach), Mrs ones (Mardy). Following the hearse tere: Messrs. Thomas Daniel, son; ohn Phillips, John Bryant, William irvant, Evan Bryant, David Bryant, )." Williams, Rees Cunningham, cous- ns; Thomas Lewis, Ivor Lewis, irothers-in-law phIlus Owen, Ed- rard James John Hardinge, J. Ivor tichards, cousins. The bearers were: lessrs. Job Lewis, William Argust, fees Weekes, John Llewelyn, C. A. 'arr and David George. Beautiful oral tributes were sent by: The amilv; the tradesmen of Cwmaman; he Aberdare District Master Bakers' Lssociation.

ABERCWMBOI. "THE CATCH OF THE SEASON l washing glove given away with a 2d. ablet of soap at Emrys Evans, 10, Victoria Square, Aberdare. MISSION WORK.—On Sunday at ;ethlehem Cong. Church the Rev. D. 'idon Jones, Llansamlet, occupied the ulpit. At the evening service he gave n address on mission work in South frica. ACCIDENT.—On Monday, while fol- )wing his employment as a sawyer at be Lower Duffryn Colliery, P.D. Co., Ir David Davies, 21 Jenkin Street, let with a serious accident. His hand lipped with the result that his thumb nd two fingers were cut clean off. He as conveyed to the Mountain Ash Cot- age Hospital. Much sympathy is felt ith Mr Davies, as it was only that day e started to work after having been ome six weeks owing to another acci- ent.

Cricket. The Aberaman Athletic met Lewis- Jerthyr on Saturday last. Merthyr ron by 18 runs. Scores :— Lewis-Merthyr. G. Jones, cJ. Williams, b G. Williams f L. Jones, b G. Williams. 1 M. Evans, c J. Williams, b Parsons G.Charles, c Havard, b E. Davies ^1 N. Stall worthy, b E. Davies 30 B. Hughes, b J. Havard. 6 G. Phillips, b J. Havard 5 T. Phillips, c Brown, b Davios H D. Davies, b E. Davies 1 T. Rees, b E. Davies 0 J. Argus, not out 0 Extras. 4 Total 97 Bowling Analysis: E. Parsons, l_wkt. for 13 runs; G. Williams, 2 for 2o; J. Williams, 0 for 20; E. Davies, 5 for 19; J. Havard, 2 for 16. Aberaman. J. Williams, c Rees, b G. Jones 1 G. Williams, c and b G. Jones •> G. Griffiths, b Charles 3 J. Brown, b Charles 13 E. Davies, c Evans, b Charles. < J. Havard, lbw, b Charles 0 E. Jones c Charles, b Jones. 26 D. Watkins, c Hughes, b Charles J. Crumb, c Hughes, b Charles 0 E. Parsons, not out 0 C. Humphreys, c Hughes, b Charles 13 Extras. 9 70

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