The Aberdare Leader

Mr Edgar Jones' Brother Wed. On Saturday morning, at the Blooms- bury (London) Central Baptist Church the wedding took place of Mr Morgan .James Jones, of Wattstown, and Miss Ethel Edwards, B.A., daughter of the late Mr William Edwards, school- master Cross Keys. The Rev. Thos. Phillips, B.A., officiated, and the bride was given away by her brother. Mr Edgar Jones, M.P., brother of the bride- groom, was best man.

CWMAMAN. DEATH.—On Tuesday last an old in- habitant, in the per&on of Mrs Rich- ards, wife of Mr Thomas Richards, 12 Mountain Road, passed away. The de- ceased lady, who was 47 years of age, had been ailing for over two years. Much sympathy is felt for the sorrowing hus- band and children. MARRIAGE. A charming wedding, was solemnised on Monday last at the Merthyr Register Office. The happy couple were Miss Lizzie Smith, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs William Smith, 17 Bedwlwyn Row, and Mr Charlie Ever- ett, son of Mr and Mrs James Everett, 125 Fforchaman Road. The bride, who was given away by her father, was smart- ly attired in a Tango colour rostume and wore a cream coloured hat trimmed with a wreath of flowers and a black velvet ribbon. She carried a bouquet of choice flowers, the gift of the bridegroom. The wedding breakfast was partaken of at the bride's parents' home. Among those present were: Bride and bridegroom's parents; Mrs. J. Butler, Mrs Sam James, Mrs O. Harries, Mrs W. Gough, Mrs T. Jeal, Mrs Fred Jones, Mrs J. Wheeler,. Miss Maggie Butler, Miss Lizzie A. Cox, The happy couple are the recipients of a large number of valuable and useful presents. DRAMATIC.—At the Public Hall on Wednesday the Aberc^mboi Dramatic Society gave a spendid rendering of Dan- iel Owen's Welsh drama, Enoc Huws (Messrs. T. Howells and Milwyn Howells' adaptation). Mr Daniel James Evans conducted. The society are to be hearti- ly congratulated on their artistic render- ing of the drama, and well merited the applause accorded them. Mr Augustus Davies presided. Solos were given by Ap Morris, Abercwmboi, accompanied on the, harp by Mr. T. Davies (Telynor Aman). The characters were taken as follows:- Enoc Huw, Mr Thos. Wills; Capten Tre- for, Mr. Rees Davies; Mrs. Trefor, Mrs. Rees Davies; Susi, Mrs Edward Jones; Mr Denman, Mr Philip Wills; Mrs Den- man, Mrs W. R. Ward; Tomos Bartley, Mr Gwilym Morgan; Barbara Bartley, Miss Lizzie M. Evans; Sem Llwyd, Mr W. R. Ward; Marget, Miss Jane Mor- gan; Kit, Miss Rachel Davies; Jones, v Plismon, Mr Tom Jones; y Parch. Oba- diah Simon, Mr Dan Uv&ns; yr Ameri- canwr, Mr iewic, J. James. The stage -nanagers were Messrs Lewis Morgan and John Hugh Davies. The accompanists were: Piano, Mr Jonah Rees, A.R.A.M.; iazpist, Mr Tom Davies (Telynor Aman). Phe secretary was Mr John Hugh Davies,. Abercwmboi.

FRANK MILLS, UNDERTAKER AND FUNERAL FURNISHER, OXFORD ST., MOUNTAIN ASH. TEL. ADDRESS: "FRANK MILLS. P.O. TEL. 27. ALSO DAVID EVANS, Seymour St., Caegarw, Mountain Ash. CONWIL DAIRY (caor d"! ffo sA't e s) Aberaman rm FOR THE FINEST DAIRY PRODUCE. Pure Milk and Cream Twice Daily. My Cask Butter fresh and pure every week direct from Farms I am connected with FRESH POUND BUTTER A SPECIALITY. BUTTER-MILK AND NEW LAID EGGS. M, JOHN. ABERAMAN HORTICULTURAL SOCI ETY. TENDERS are invited for the follow- JL ing at their Annual Flower Show held at Aberaman Park on Monday, August Bank Holiday, 1914:- 1. Supply of Teas, Cold Lunch and Refreshments, etc. 2. Supply of Ices. Separate Tenders to be sent to the Secretary not later than Monday, July 1914- 0 T. M. LLOYD, Secretary. 46 Gladstone Street, Aberaman. THE URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL OF ABERDARE. EDUCATION COMMITTEE. THE above Committee is prepared to receive applications from fullj- trained, certificated, Welsh-speaking Nurses for the post of School Nurse. The person appointed will act under the supervision of the Medical Officer of Health, and her duties will be inter- changeable with those of the Health Visitor. Salary, £ 80 per annum. It is desirable that applicants should have received at least three years training at a General Hospital, having at least 100 beds, and the possession of a Certificate in School Hygiene or Sani- tary Science will be deemed a recom- mendation. Applications, accompanied by tnree recent testimonials, should reach the undersigned, on or before Monday, -9th JUDe" T. BOTTING, Director of Education. Education Offices, Aberdare, June 18th, 1914. THE URBAN DISTRICT 'COUNCIL OF ABERDARE. TO CONTRACTORS. T'HE above named Council mv'iU Tenders for the building of a re- taining wall at Fair View Terrace, Cwm- aman, and the construction of a p footpath at John Street, AbercwmboK Plans and Specifications can be and all particulars obtained on applica- 'TeXs! S5. X'irv%,TeS? Improvement," or Abercwmboi Foot- ipath," to be sent to me on or before July 11th, 1914.. „ The Council does not bind itself to ac- cept the lowest or any tender. D. LLEWELLYN GRIFFITHS, Clerk. Town Hall, Aberdare, June 24th, 1914. Urban District of Mountain Ash. wonmNO TOWN PLANNING, » HOUSING, SECTI0N 17 (7). THE URBAN DISTRICT-COUNCIL OF MOUNTAIN ASH hereby give notice that they intend, on the 30th day of July next, to apply to the Local Govern- ment Board to connrm Regulations with respect to underground rooms habitually used as sleeping places under Section 17 (7) of the Housing, Town Planning, etc., Act, 1909, made by the Council on the 23rd day of June, 1914. And notice is hereby further given that a copy of the said Regulations has been deposited at the office of the Clerk to the Council, Town Hall, Mountain Ash, anfi will be open during office hours thereat to the inspection of the ratepayers of the district, without fee or reward, for one calender month, commencing on the 29th day of June instant. Dated this 27th day of June, 1914. ARTHUR PINCOMBE, Clerk to the Council. Town Hall, Mountain Ash. Urban Sanitary District of Mountain Ash. PRIVATE STREET WORKS ACT 1892. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Urban District Council of Mountain Ash, being the Sanitary Authority for the sibove-named District, did, on the 26th day of May, 1914, in accordance with the provisions of the above-mentioned Act, pass the following resolution, viz.:—" That the Specifica- tion of the Works proposed to be done in sewering, levelling, metalling, flagging, channelling, ard making good that part of Commercial Place, Mathewstown, fronting the premises known as 5, 6, 7 and 8, Commercial Place and a portion of No. 4, Commercial Place, within the Sanitary District of the Council, and the Plans, Sections, Estimate and Pro- visional Apportionment relating to such works, now submitted by the Surveyor, be and the same are hereby approved And Notice is further given that for a period of one month from the twentieth day of June, 1914, the Specification, Plans, Sections, Estimate and Pro- visional Apportionment referred to in the above Resolution, will be kept deposited at the Offices of the Council, and will be open to inspection at all reasonable times. Dated the Twentieth day of June, 1914. By order of the Council, W. G. THOMAS, Surveyor. Ttwa Hall, Mountain Ash. Prepaid Small Advartlsmants. Inserted at the following specially low rates One week. 3 wks. 6 wks. a. d. m. d. s. d. 18 words 0 6 1 0 1 6 :1-1 » 0 9 1 6 2 8 8'1 „ 1 0 2 0 e.. 8 0 4ù" 1 8 2 6 8 9 48 1 6 8 0 4 6 These charges apply only to the follow- ing classes of advertisements:—Apart- ments, Situations (Vacant or Wanted). To Let, Lost or Found, and Miscellaneous Wants. Properties for Sale or Wanted at double above rate. Remittances may be made by Postal Orders or half-penny stamps. If not prepaid extra will be charged. Advertisement and Publishing Offices, Cardiff Street, Aberdare. PROPERTIES FOR SALE. FREEHOLD.-A large shop and pre- JL mises, 105 Cemetery Road, Aber- dare. Excellently fitted out. Good situation for grocer, draper or chemist. Rare opportunity. Price low. Or would lease at a reasonable rent.—Ap- ply, E. Lewis Jones and Co., Auction- eers, 22 Cardiff Street, Aberdare. HOUSE FOR_ SALE. — 46 Clarence Street, Miskin, Mountain Ash. Excellent position. Further particulars apply Bevan, Tanygraig, Abercynon. BY private treaty, 8 roomed house in Aberdare. Bath, W.C., ohinapantry, etc. Good repair: Immediate possession. —Apply, D.J.G., "Leader Office. HOUSE AND SHOP. Licence UL granted by the Bute for same. Excellent position for Hairdresser and Tobacconist or any business. Pleasant locality.—Apply, R.T., 'Leader' Office, Aberdare. WANTED. YOUNG married couple seeks a small house or rooms in Aberaman or Aberdare. Information leading there- to would be gratefully received.—Apply, 'House,' "Leader" Office. YOUNG Girl, newly left school, for fancy department. One good at figures preferred.—Apply Emrys Evans, Victoria Pharmacy, Aberdare. WANTED immediately good cook- general also housemaid. Apply, with references, Mrs. Davey, The Laur- els, Trecynon, Aberdare. YOUNG-GIRL to assist with baby and be generally useful.—Apply, Y.G., "Leader" Office. WANTED by end of July a house m Aberdare or district.—Apply, E.T., "Leader" Office. WANTED a good general.—Apply, 27, Clifton Street, Aberdare. YOUNG girl required, age about 16. Good handwriting.—Apply, Jacobs, Cardiff Utreet, Aberdare. WANTED smart apprentice Hair- dressing. Good opportunity for smart boy. Good wages paid. G. J. Mealing and Son, Hairdressers, Moun- tain Ash. SITUATIONS VACANT. A VACANCY" occurs for Publisher's Traveller. Previous experience not necessary if applicant has tact and energy, but since the position is an im- portant one, only those prepared to give a week's trial on commission, salary to follow, should apply.—Full particulars of previous occupation, age, etc., neces- sary in first letter to "Manager," Box P.C., "Leader" Office. FOR SALE. BRAKE to carry ten. Cushions, JD Double Harness. Sell cheap. Apply, 36 Windsor Street, Trecynon. TWO Pedigree Pom. Puppies, Choco- lates. Can be seen at 64 Bute Street, Aberdare. PERAMBULATOR, nearly new, and portion of household furniture.— Apply, 75 Jubilee Road, Aberaman. A FINE SUITE in Brown Velvet, £ 8 15s. (cash), worth £ 12.— Second-hand Pianos, in good condition, £ 8 lOs. new, R35.-Phillips, 5 Canon Street, Aberdare. CHICKENSDay to 'week old, 5s.; C fortnight, 7s.; 5 weeks, 10s. dozen.-Davies, 13 Trevor Street, Aber- dare. BOILER and Engine, boiler diameter 3ft. 6in.; height 8ft; 36ft. shafting, iiin.; five pulleys, 60ft. steam piping, all fittings for boiler, engine 3 to 4 horse power, perfect working order; inspection. -Culley & Co., Trecynon. PERAMBULATOR, nearly new. JL Will sell cheap.—Apply 33 Dean Street. TO Let or for Sale, 5 Belmont Ter- jL race, Aberaman. Inspection if desired.—Apply at above address. SPRING Sun Blind, 15 feet wide} in box complete. Good condition. No reasonable offer refused. Owen, Confectioner, Lewis Street, Aberaman. WALLPAPERS from l}d. per roll. Any quantity, large or small, supplied at Wholesale Prices. Our stock exceede 250,000 rolls of all classes. Ante for patterns stating what olaaa you require.—(Dept. 147) barnett Wall- paper Co., Ltd., Knott Mill, Manches- ter. TO LET. BAKEHOUSE with new patent JD oven, 51 Duffryn Street, Moun- tain Ash. Splendid opportunity for energetic man, Good public bakery.— Apply, Gwilym Jones, Solicitor, Moun- tain Ash. UNFURNISHED Rooms to let. En- U quire at 2'Glan Road. GOOD Lodgings for one or two re- spectable young men. — Apply, A.H., "Leader" Office. COMFORTABLE Bedroom and Sit- C ting-room. Bath, h. and c. Suit one or two gentlemen. Highly recom- mended.—Apply, 11 Belmont Terrace. LOCK-UP Shop, suitable for grocer. Splendid opening.—Apply, Mor- gan, Butcher, Trecynon. COMBEMARTIN COMMON.—House standing in 5 acres of land. Mag- nificent landscape and sea view. Also detached house, 10 rooms; bath, stables, coach-house, etc., in Combemartin. Apply. Roberts, Elm Grove, Aberdare. SITTING Room and 1 or 2 bedrooms s in Stuart Street. Bath.—Apply, L.B., "Leader" Office. COMFORTABLE furnished sitting room c with 1 and 2 bedrooms, bath H & C.- Apply, 62, Broniestyn Terrace, Gadlys SUPERIOR Bedroom and Sitting S Room for one gentleman.—Apply O.P.Q., "Leader" Office. CARDIFF ROAD.—Double fronted shop to let or for sale. — Apply, Roberts, Elm Grove, Aberdare. MISCELLANEOUS. WHITE HORSE HOTEL, PONT- NEATH-VAUGHAN, — Excel- lent accommodation for visitors. Splen- did Scenery. Dinners and Teas pro- vided at reasonable charges. Full par- ticulars from—Wm. Harris, Proprietor. PRIZE DRAWINC. WINNING NUMBERS for Edwin tV Powell's, 117 Cardiff Road, Prize Drawing, Aberaman :—1770, 3907, 7131, 1389, 371, 6243, 7043, 5382, 762, 2098, 5142, 4621, 5807, 3544, 4450, 7031, 1066, 2798, 753, 1610, 200, 975, 2230, 1919, 5359, 5879, 3318, 2244, 934. ABERDARE. A DRAMA EISTEDDFOD WILL BE HELD AT THE MEMORIAL HALL ABERDARE IN THE Second Week in November, 1914 WHBN X12, JE6, and t2 PBIZBS Will be given to adults for the best per- formance of any Welsh Drama. Also k2, £1 109, AND iEl For the best performance of any Welsh Drama by Children. For further particulars apply AFANYDD MORGAN, 18, Glanant Street, Aberdare. ABERDARE'S PRETTY ICTURESQUE U BLIC ARK. Ideal place for BATHING, OATIN6, AND SPORTS. Teas provided for large numbers, such as Sunday Schools and Picnic Parties. For Estimates apply to F. C. SMITH, 43 Lewis Street, Aberaman, Lessee and Caterer at the Park Madame SHELLAH IRISH PALMIST AND FACIAL CHARACTEH READER Can be consulted Daily from 10.30 till 1 o'clock; 3 till 8 o'clock (not later) or by Speoial Appointment at 11, CLARENCE TERRACE (Near Tramway Terminus), ABERAMAN. UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. "THE OLD FIRM"—Established 1886. CASE BROS.. ARTISTS IN FLOWERS, M QUEEN STREET, CARDIFF. Tel., 623. Telegrams. Case Bros., Cardiff. Wadding Bouquats and Sprays. Wreaths and Crosses. Expart Designers. OUR SPECIALITY WREATHS, 7/6 and 10/6. Please Send Cash with Order. Ring up 123.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES and DEATHS. BIRTH. DA VIES.—On June 22nd, at 45 Bron- iestyn Terrace, Aberdare, to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Davies, a daughter. DEATH. EVANS.—At Tananarive, Madagascar, on June 18tn, Margaret, the beloved wife of the Rev. William Evans (Mis- sionary), and eldest daughter of Mrs. and the late Rev. R. E. Williams (Twrfab), Aberdare (by cable). ACKNOWLEDGMENT. PEAllCE.— Mr and Mrs. W. Pearce, Hirwain, wish to thank all their kind friends for the sympathy they have shown with them in their sad bereave- ment.—R.I.P. IN MEMORIAM. DA VIES.-In loving memory of our dear brother, Albert Davies, Maes-y- fedwen, Mountain Asli, who passed away June 21st, 1910. Sadly missed by Dai and Sail. He passed like a shadow away, We could not believe he was dead Until he was missed from amongst us, Then we knew that his spirit had fled. So like. ivy on the withered oak When other things decay; Our love for him will still keep green And never fade away. MORGAN.—In loving memory of dear wife and mother, Mrs. M. W. Mor- gan, 55 Monk Street, who departed this life suddenly on the 24th of June, 1913, and is greatly missed.

LOST. ] ON Monday evening, between the New Theatre and Victoria Sq., via High Street, an amber cigarette holder with gold band. Finder reward- ed on returning same to 32 Gladstone Street, Aberaman. LADY'S Gold Keyless Watch, be- tween Seymour Street and Aber- nant Station. Finder rewarded if re- turned to Smith, 61 Pembroke Street. j m.. u, ati lalht With which is incorporated the Aberdare Times." Established 1861. Tel., 136. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE ABERDARE AND MOUNTAIN ASH DISTRICTS, YNYSYBWL, GLYN NE ATH, AND MERTHYR & RHONDDA VALLEYS.

Aberdare Lady Honoured. On Tuesday at Trinity English C.M. Church, Aberdare, a meeting was held to render homage to Mrs. Walter Lloyd (the oldest member of the church). The Rev. J. Lewis Jenkins, who presided, read the author of Proverbs' descrip- tion of the virtuous woman, and Mr. S. Harris offered prayer. The chairman remarked that they had met that evening to express their regard and their love for the oldest member of Trinity, and one who had had an unbroken and active association with the church since its inception over half a century ago. Although 83 years of age, she was not yet a supernumer- ary, and she was seldom on the sick list. Energetic as she was in public circles, she had never allowed her pub- lic service to interfere with her atten- dance at various church meetings. The spontaneity that marked the getting up of the testimonial was unique. Mr. Daniel Jones, as a co-worker with Mrs. Lloyd in church service for c MRS. WALTER LLOYD. nearly 40 years, declared that he knew of no one who? came so near to his ideal of a perfect woman. Mrs. Lloyd's acts of kindness were many. She loved to do good by stealth. The blessing of the poor and the weak followed her everywhere. She had done what she could.—Mr. R. H. Miles had been work- ing with Mrs. Lloyd before Trinity was, and the chapel had been erected in 1867. Mrs. Lloyd was really the founder of Trinity. Besides, she had identified herself with every good movement in the town without excep- tion.—Mr. J. Giles described Mrs. Lloyd as an all-round woman. She had drilled the ladies of Trinity so well that they had in that church a better and more industrious organisation of lady workers than anywhere in town.—Mr. T. Nicholas, the secretary of Trinity, dwelt on Mrs. Lloyd's fidelity and loyal- ty to all the church services. She knew by instinct what the wants of the church were.—Mr. S. Harris remarked that they were going to present a birth- day card to the oldest member of the church, but who was the youngest, if estimated by her tireless activity.— Mrs. Shepherd declared that Mrs. Lloyd had been a great blessing to her. She envied Mrs. Lloyd's patience and fine spirit. She hoped that Mrs. Lloyd would be spared for many years.—Mrs. Lewis, who had been, connected with Trinity for 24 years, wished to endorse all that had been said about her friend. —Mr. E. J. Williams, speaking on be- half of the young people of Trinity, offered to Mrs Lloyd the warmest congratulations and best wishes. He hoped that they as young people would be inspired to emulate her.—Councillor W. Thomas said that he had fond boy- hood recollections of Mrs. Lloyd. She was his mother's ideal. He had wit- nessed her labour on public bodies, and especially on behalf of education. She was mainly instrumental in getting the new schools for girls in Aberdare. Trinity and Aberdare owed her a debt of great gratitude. He hoped she would be spared for many years to carry 0:1 her multifarious duties. Mr J. Llewellin Smith remarked that the town would have been infinitely poorer if Mrs. Lloyd had spent her life in leisured ease. She had gone forth into the world's highway to spend and be spent.—Mr. Aneurin Jones gave some reminiscences of his early association with Mrs Lloyd. She was a woman of counsel and courage, of wisdom and of unflagging activity.—Mr. R. R. Price had found Mrs. Lloyd easy to work with. He had found her of great ser- vice in Sunday School spheres.—Mr. W. Eddy also paid a tribute to Mrs. Lloyd's service to the Sunday School.—The chairman then handed to the chief lady of the evening a large life-like portrait of herself, elegantly framed, and also a gold I)rooch.-Mrs. Lloyd responded very briefly, saying, that She would strive to serve the cause to the end of her days.—Solos were rendered by Mrs. W. U. Lewis and Mrs Edwards; Mr. Dan Edwards beins the organist.

The Welshman's Favourite. MABON Sauce j í PW As good as its Name. DON'T FAIL TO GET IT. j I Manufacturers—BLANCH'S, St. P«ter St., Cardiff, j My Mon's sauce j Large Bottle 2 £ d. | Delightful Sauce and lots of it for a the money. OfmllGrmtrsmmdSturu.^ S$lt MJtrt-Buaoi'i, St. Foter St., Cuaw. I

Mountain Ash Mine Manager Honoured. Last Saturday evening, at the Cwm- cynon Hall, Penrhiwceiber, Mr John Owen Jones, M.E., was the recipient of signal honours at the hands of the workmen and officials of Cwmcynon Colliery. The occasion was to mark the promotion of Mr Jones to the senior managership of Messrs Nixon's Naviga- tion and Deep Duffryn Collieries. Mr George Teague (one of the oldest work- men) presided, and was supported by: Mr and Mrs Jones (father and mother of Mr J. 0. Jones), Mr W. J. Richards, Mr Wm. Pritchard, Mr W. Boden, and Mrs Thomas. The chairman read the (illuminated) address. Mr William Boden, presenting it, said that there was a red letter day in most men's lives, but that day had come very early in life to Mr Jones. What they were doing showed how much he had en- deared himself to them. He came of a good old stock, and had received a rare home training. Messrs. Nixon's Col- lieries were the best managed in the world, and Mr Jones had, by paying at- tention to duty, kept up that reputa- tion. He wished him and family every prosperity. Mr John Morris said it was not only during the last four years that Mr Jones had earned his honours. They had to go farther back, for from his boyhood days everything was pointing to the position he now occupied. His parents must be proud of their son-a man who had stuck to duty and looked after the welfare of the men and his employers.— At this point bardic addresses were de- livered by Messrs. Wm. Myrddin Hicks, Isaac Eurfin Benjamin, and D. H. Davies, M.E. Mr Price, Merthyr Vale, knew Mr. Jones in his early days, and he knew that the splendid qualities he had had grown up with him. He was a worthy son of a worthy sire, not 1 rget- ting his mother. Some people said tl at he had had good luck, but that was a lazy man's tribute to the fight of -tie- cess. The position he had gained was by his own efforts. Mr Jones had not only made a study of the sciences of mining, geology, etc., but he had stud- ied the science of how to handle men. Mr D. H. Davies, M.E., presented a handsome canteen of cutlery to Mrs. Thomas, who received it oil behalf of Mrs. Jones, who is indisposed. He re- gretted the absence of Mrs. Jones. He was proud to represent the workmen and officials. Although he had not known Mr and Mrs Jones prior to their coming to Mountain Ash, he had been in close touch with them. The present was a token of earnest respect, and he would thank Mrs Thomas to carry those expressions to her.—Mrs. Thomas gracefully responded, thanking them all on. behalf of her sister. She would con- vey the message of esteem and respect to Mrs. Jones. Mr Wm. Pritchard then presented the little daughter of Mr Jones with a beautiful oil painting of herself. He felt proud of the hon- our and he hoped that her father would explain to her when she was older of that auspicious occasion. — Mr Jack Hamer, in a witty speech, presented two handsome chippendale chairs. It was on behalf of the workmen he made the presentation, he said. It was a tokon of respect to a great manager who, with thousands of lives in his hands, had great responsibilities. At the same time, when they had a great manager, they were in need of a strong committee of workmen. (Laughter.)— Mr J. O. Jones, M.E., responding, felt that his first duty was to thank them all and also to apologise for the absence of Mrs. Jones. He was happy to say she was better, and although absent, her heart was with them. He felt excep- tionally proud to see his father and mother there to see him honoured that night. He was born in Mountain Ash, but when he came back four years ago it was, in a mathematical sense, as an unknown quantity. He felt almost in- clined to run away when he saw the task before him. He had striven hard and the men had striven with him, for a manager with his officials were no good unless they had workmen. The men he had were unequalled in the whole of the coalfield of South Wales. He felt he couldn't thank them sufficiently, but what he did say came from a full heart. In trying to do his duty the greatest thing he had in mind was the lives of the men, and when accidents had oc- curred, he had felt deeply that little children had been robbed of their bread- winner. That day was the greatest in his history, and although he had never sought for popularity, he had tried to be straight, clear and lucid.—The fol- 16wing contributed music: Messrs. Jacob Richards, Trevor Morris, Tom Walton, Moses Jenkins, John Thomas, Wm. Jenkins, Harry Evans, John Ward, Miss M. J. Davies, Miss Claudia Jones, Miss Edith Jones, and Mrs. Tingle. Messrs T. W. Millar and John Webber played accompaniments. The following is a transcript of the address: An Address presented to John Owen Jones, Esq., M.E., Cwmcynon Colliery, Mountain Ash, by the workmen and officials. Dear Sir, — We, the undersigned, representing the workmen and officials of the Cwmcynon Colliery, owned by Messrs. Nixon's Navigation Co., Ltd., beg your kind acceptance of this address, together with other tokens, meagrely testifying our high es- timation and respect in which you are held by us. Your rapid progress and quick promotion in the mining industry are gratifying, for you have risen from the lowest position, viz., doorboy, to senior manager. It is 'but four years since you came from Merthyr Vale as book clerk to Cwmcynon as under- manager, then in a brief period you were promoted to the managership and now we rejoice in your present new appointment as senior manager. On this auspicious occasion it reveals to us the confidence the chief officials of the Company have in you, and is to us in consequence an appreciable expression Qf your thoroughness and ability tor the onerous position you occupy. During your stay amongst us, you have had many difficulties to contend with, but you have met them with determination and skill, the patience you have evinced under trying circumstance is fully ap- preciated, and is well worthy of praise both by workmen and officials, all of whom have found you most kind, court- eous, willing and ready to help. You have been most unremitting in your care and zeal for the safety of those placed under your charge, with the re- sult that we venture to say, We are welded togetner in close friendship.' Your appointment recently as chairman of the Mountain Ash Cottage Hospital has given us pleasure; by this elevation also we are encouraged to realize that you have entered into our social life with its attendant wants and suffering. It is with mingled feelings we look upon the severance, though not totally so, for you will yet live in our midst, and we trust that you will continue to share in our desires and interest. In conclusion, we wish you, your esteemed wife and family, every happiness and prosperity, may you all be spared for many years to reside among us and be a further source of usefulness in the locality. That it may please God the Almighty to abun- dantly bless you is our sincere prayer. On behalf of the workmen and officials, George Teague, chairman; D. H. Davies, treasurer; Wm. Pritchard and W. J. Richards, secretaries. Commit- tee W. P. Bowden, John Hamer, Obed Cobley, Edw. Benbow, Edw. Williams, L. R. Jenkins, Rd. Hicks, Lemuel Cob- ley, Thos. Evans, David Jones, Thos. Bradwick, George Garrett, David Jones, Tom Morgan, Owen Treharne, D. S. Williams, John Morris, J. M. Thomas, Rees Jones, Thomas Thomas."

Scraps. BY "THE SCRIBE." Some time ago it was stated that Mr. David Davies, M.P., had commissioned a qualified man to examine the methods of ventilating Welsh chapels, and present a report. I am anxiously awaiting for that portion of the report that concerns Aberdare. It will make interesting read- ing. It is high time that this subject should be ventilated-and the chapels. And as for chapel caretakers who close the windows, a just punishment would be to half suffocate them, as they do with their victims. Agosaf i'r eglwys pellaf o baradwys." Glyn Neath is noted for its beauty spots and its lovely falls. But it has also its ugly moral spots bearing traces of the fall of man. It has long been notorious as the venue of the "malafide" traveller, and now it is becoming the happy hunt- ing ground of the shebeening fraternity. Remember Capernaum's fall. The Rev. David Arthur Rees, who ministered at the English Wesleyan Church, Aberdare, last Sunday, is a native of the town. He has spent 38 years in the mission field of Mysore, India, and looks fit for another 38 years of labour. Heard on the Bwllfa train: "Finished early this morning, Tom.cc Ay mon, going to Swansea with the acrobats. "1Vho are they, Tom?" These bloom- ing teetotalers, you know." -"Y ou mean the Rechabites ?"-Ay ay, mon, that's it."

Mountain Ash Waterworks. The new Waterworks at Penderyn for the Mountain Ash Urban District Coun- cil are far from being completed. On Friday the works were visited by a re- presentative of the "Leader," and in an interview with one of the foremen he was told the reservoir would not be completed for another two years. At present 200 men are employed there.

The Coming Election. GADLYd LIBERALS' CHOICE. Under the auspices of the Gadlys Ward Liberals a meeting was held at Bethel Vestry on Friday evening, Mr. T. Williams presiding. The question of running a candidate in the forthcoming bye election, occasioned by the increased representation on the Aberdare District Council, was discussed. Mr. T. W Griffiths, solicitor, was unanimously sel, cted as the Liberal nominee.

Trinity, Aberdare. Last Sunday was observed as Hospital Sunday at Trinity English M.C. Church. The collections were given towards Cardiff Infirmary and the Porthcawl Rest. In the morning the Rev. J. Lewis Jenkins, Pastor, delivered au interesting address to the chiJdren on Sparrows." Afterwards he preached a suitable sermon taking as his text the parable of the good Samaritan, his theme being Helpfulness." He re- marked that while great and good institutions like hospitals lacked funds it was regrettable to fiod that people tquanderd mqney on their own seifish lusts, and held that they could not afford to btdp these institutions. He did not think that the priest and the Levite in the parable lacked pity but they lacked the practical application of it. Compassion if worth anything, must overflow; stagnant water was poison. ous. Mr. Jenkins made a fervid appeal on behalf of the Cardiff Hospital. There were now about 800 patients .waiting for admission. In some cases people suffering from terrible diseases had to wait for two years. It was impossible to remedy matters without increased contributions. Even in hopeless cases the hospital could do much to make the way to the grave easier, and such an institution deserved the support of all imbued with the spirit of Christian benevolence.

The "Blue Cap" at Cwm- aman. A mass meeting of the workmen of Dwmaman Coal Co. was held near the Fforchaman Farm on Saturday morning, Mr. Edwin Morse presiding. The ohair- man explained that they had met to bear the report of the examination of the collieries which had taken place that week, and also to decide what they should do with regard to the 16 places that had been on stop for a month. He then called upon Mr. Jonah Lewis, minimum wage agent, to give the reports. There was one report from each colliery. Mr. Lewis gave his report of the old pit. There they found,, a slight blue cap in the atr along the faces in one part of the district. The other part was free from gas. They could not complain of the air in that part of the district at all At the Fforchweu colliery they found a slight blue cap in one part of the district, which was a continuation of the gas that they traced in the old pit, and that seemed to lead to an accumulation of gas which they found in some old work- ings which had been fenced off. Mr. Lewis, in answer to questions, said that he was not prepared to say that there was 2t per cent gas where the blue cap existed. It was less than when he examined the place before. After some criticism it was decided to send a depu- tation to the management to see what could be done. The matter was deferred until they heard the report of the depu- tation at a meeting to be held the same day, This meeting took place at the Cwmaman HalJ, Mr. Edwin Morse agaia in the chair. The chairman expressed disappointment at the number present. The minimum wage agent, in giving the deputation's report, stated that they had placed the case before Mr. W. H, Heppell that morning. He declared that there had been no violation of the Coal Mines Act. They were doing their best to better the conditions. The air had been examined in the place where the workmen complained of the existenoe of a slight blue cap, and the percentage of gas in the air examined by the analyst was 1 6 per cent. So they could see they were well within the demands of the Act, which put it at 2! per cent. Mr. Heppell held that the men should indemnify the Company for the loss sustained by these stoppages. Guardian Meth Davies gave the substance of the report in Welsh. Some of the workmen complained bitterly that the manage- ment had not fulfilled their promise to the workmen to provide an airbridge. After a lengthy discussion it was pro- posed that they go bc >( to work. It- was carried by 90 votes against 82 thatr they return to work. Some of the men were very bitter when the resolt ot the vote was made known, but the chair- man was obdurate. They must abides with the decision of the majority, there- fore he declared the meeting over.

ABERAMAN. MOTORS.—Triumph and several other second-hands in stock.-Parker Bros. YNYSLWYD.—The Rev. J. S. Jones. Ffestiniog, occupied this pulpit en Sun- day last. In the morning he took as his text Matthew 17, 1-2, and dwelt upon the Transfiguration of Jesus. DEATH.—We extend our sympathy to Mr and Mrs. Ernest Williams, Clitton Crescent, who have lost their dear daugh- ter, Violet Dorian She passed away at the Cardiff Infirmary on Monday. OBITUARY.—Thg end of Mrs. Jane Owen, 73, Brook-street (widow), sister to Mr. Evan Jones, secretary of the Cwm- bach Co operative Society, came in a tragic manner on Wednesday morning last. She was on her way to the Co- operative Shop to do her usual shopping; and feeling herself ill, she turned into Mrs. J. Jones', 144, Cardiff-road, where she succumbed in a short time. Dr. Finney, who had been attending her, was immediately sent for. Death was due to heart failure. She was in her 65th year, and was highly respeted. She was a faithful member of Saron Church, where her departure will be keenly felt. General sympathy is extended to the two sons and two daughters, who are left to mourn their loss.