The Aberdare Leader

Letters to the Editor. MORALS OF TYNTE. Sir,—The article in the current num- ber of the "Aberdare Leader" shows, alas, that the vandal is again abroad and that one of the most cherished of Welsh national ideals is being attacked. Where will it all end? The Eistedd- fod, the musical genius, the language itself have been in turn assaulted but O, infinite shame, that glory of Wales, the custom of living "tally" conies under the lash of your contri- butor. Will not some patriot come forward in defence of this long estab- lished custom? Shall Nonconformist ales drop from its very high position among the nations in relation to its percentage of illegitimate births and sink to the lowly position of Roman Catholic Ireland, where the percentage is very small. Perish the thought! In this matter Wales easily holds her own, And let no one take away the honour. Even if the custom of living "tally" were modified or even abolished, we still have the after-chapel meetings and re- vival services, which, judging from the number of cases where bastardy orders have been granted by magistrates, are a fertile source of illegitimacy. In the returns of the Registrar General, re- cently published, one is glad to note that while the percentage of marriages in Wales has decreased, the percentage of births has increased. So there is still hope. May the day be far distant on which Wales will have to furl her banner as being one of the most im- moral nations on eirth.-I am, sir, vours eroticallv, DAVID.

mBERCWMBOI. ACCIDr,NLT.-Oln Tuesday of last week Mr David J. Jones, 21 Bronallt Terrace, sustained a nasty accident to his hand while working at the Lower Duffryn Col- liery. THE RAINFALL registered at the Capcoch Mixed School from Monday, June 29th, to Monday, July 6th, was 2.51 inches, giving a daily average of .358 inches. The total recorded for the whole of July last year only amounted to .43 inches. The week end rainfall alone was 1.45 inches, whilst on Thursday night .62 inc. was recorded. u DISTRICT COUNCIL ELLA, I ION. On Tuesday last a general meeting of the Abercwmboi Colliery workmen was held at the pithead with the object of reducing the list of the Trades and Labour Council from 7 candidates to two. One of the two is Mr John Evans, insurance agent, 7 John Street, who, as reported in enr last issue, has been selected by a general meeting of the electors of AbeT- cwmboi. Mr Evans has also been nomin- ated by the Insurance Agents Associa ion, together with several of the colliery r?dges, including Cwmneol and Lower -^ffryn. Mr Evlns was nominated tour buf vg0 by the Lower Duffryn CoUiery, ated^ Jo3ePh Wiglev was Ev Trades Council candidate Mr time 'at*+t ew in his favour" Abercwmi? re^uest of the inhabitant of Trades^I'TP?eference was RlVfv Iw cwmboi m Labour Council to the Aber- highly l Mr John EvanS \i He is r resident of Abercwmboi. Chapel, Bethlehem Cong. Abercwmboi lif? a checkweigher t the position St prese*t in a flourishing ENGLISH WESLEYAN MISSION. v y ^bool anniversary was held were econd,Tnf £ iaCe «ast Sunday. Services IK S v118 /ollows: Morning, by BaiW 0?1 avf1*rnoon, by Mr John oaiiey, evening by Mr R A. Coetain. Recitations and dialogues were given by hvmSndaJ ^k001 scLlars, and special nymns and anthems by the Abercwmboi v Mr FreJ Rudd. Orpmist. Mrs Edwards. In the afternoon the fe>ln Ash <*<>»' & MSrW- Q- T™ Sanp* Organist, Mr D. Hams.— 16 .^ning the Aberaman Choir, nder the conductorship of Mr W. Hill, "^nist, Mr T. Davies. Recita- Twf' «»v were Ri^n by Gladys Thomas, Ev^^H1800*^ Lilv Clark. Gladys Cook. -aFk' Steward Dolbel, Leonard sL..nght, Nellie Stoneman, Hilda Eanny Lock. Irene Perrott, Maud p £ ?!' Wilfred Clark, Jack Bailey, Willie Mr Stoneman, Mr Alec Vater, 8 Einn, Miss Maggie Jones, and Miss Lee. On Monday the annual tea was given. Trayholders •. Miss Jones, Miss Cartwright, and Mrs Strong. Waiters, Mrs. Dolbel, Miss Carter, Mr W. Thomas. Cutters up, Mrs. Dolbel. Mrs Clark, and Mr Vater. Brewer, Mr Dd. Thomas Ed- wards. School Supt.. Mr T. Flook; treas- urer, Mrs. Edwards secretary, Mr W. Thomas.

CWMAMAN. WEDDING.—Oa Wednesday the mar- riage was solemnised in the Norfolk vil- lage of Forncett St. Peter of the Rev. T. Oliver, eon of the late Mr T. Oliver and Mrs. Oliver, of Brynhyfryd, Cwmaman, who has en for threa years minister of Forncett Primitive Methodist Church, to Miss Lilian Orriss. the second daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Orriss, of Forncett. The bride has for the past 15 years been the church organist. The service, which was choral, was conducted by the Rev. P. Jackson (Wymondham) and the Rev. W. Barrett (Atleborough). The bride was given away by her father. Four bridesmaids attended—Miss May and Miss Lillie Thurston (nieces), Miss Violet and Miss Jennie Coldham (cousins). Masters Eddie Thurston. Alfred Shingles, and Winston Shingles acted as pages. Mr W. J. Oliver, of Cwmaman, brother of the bridegroom, was the best man. After- wards Mr Oliver and his bride left by motor for South Wales.

ABERAMAN. OBITUARY.-Miss Martha Bateman, sister to Mrs Miles Jones, 322 Cardiff Road, passed away on Sunday at the age v u. xe was of a Quiet disposition, and highly esteemed. She had spent most of her time in London. ACCIDENT. On Saturday moraine last Oswald John, son of Mr and Mr Benj. John, fireman, 342 Cardiff Road, whilst working at the Aberaman Colliery with his brother, Mr John John. was squeezed bet-.veen a tram and a post. He sustained three fractured ribs and severe bruises. CRICKET.—The Aberaman rirsts met the Ynysybwl Firsts at Ynysybwl on Thursday, when the Amanites won by 18 runs. Scores:—Aberaman, 60; Yrv.-y- bwl, 42.—Aberaman Seconds played Pont- neath-Vaughan Seconds at Aberaman l'n Saturday, when the "COTe" wer": Aber- aman, 98; Pont-neath-Vaugbc'ii, ?.G.—On Monday Aberaman Seconds plaved Cofn- r«'iinar at home, when the visitors won by 9 runs. MINISTER'S DEPARTURE.-At the Primitive Methodist Church a meeting was held on Monday to mark the depar- ture of the Rev. J. Whittock, circuit minister. After 49 years of active min- isterial work the rev. gentleman retires owing to failing health. Practically the whole of his ministry has been spent in South Wales, two years of it in Aberdare, where he had under his charge the churches at Aberdare, Aberaman. Cwm- aman and Cwmbach. They have lost an ardent worker and powerful preacher. Henceforth the rev. gentleman will reside in Barry. An elaborate repast was pre- pared by the lady members. After the tea a meeting was held. Mr W. Wilcox, Aberdare, presided. Messrs T. Daniei, Cwmbach, and Joseph Roberts, Aber- aman, referred to the excellent work per- formed by Mr Whittock throughout his circuit. They hoped he would be spared for many years to seive. the Master. Mr Wilcox handed to Mr Whittock a sub- stantial sum of money which had be collected by friends. Mr Whittock, in a very touching response, thanked the don- ors very heartily. 'Hie recipient carries with him the best wishes of a large circle of friends. He will be succeeded in the circuit by the Rev. S. Windram, Cam- bridge, a brilliant young preacher. FORMER RESIDENTS DEMISE.— A former inhabitant, in the person of Mr. David Rowlands, passed away at Hafod, on Tuesday. He was 61 years of age. He removed to Hafod from Aber- neol-street, Cwmaman, about four years ago. Deceased was a member of Gwen- ynen Hafoi Lodge of Ivorites." The in- terment took place at the Aberdare Ceme- tery on Saturday last. A large numbei of friends from Hafod accompanied the cortege. The officiating minister was the Rev. Dr. Williams, Gilfach Goch (late Nantyglo), whilst Mr. J. Morgan (Pont- ypridd) conducted the Ivorites burial rite3. The appended were the mourners: First coach—Widow. Mrs. Lukey, Aber- aman (sister), Mrs. 1. Jones, Mrs. J. M. Lewis, Mrs. H. Stoyle, and Mrs. T. Ella- cott (daughters), William Rowlands, 01- wen Jones and Wynford Lewis (grand- children); second coach—Mrs. M. Row- lands and Mrs. Hugh Davies (sisters), Mrs. W. Rowlands (daughter-in-law), Mary and Blodwen Rowlands, Mrs. Rees Rowlands -and Mrs. Daniel Rowlands; third coach-Mr. S. A. Davies, Mrs. M. Rhys, Miss Nesta Davies, Mrs. T. Jones, and Mrs. David George (Brynmawr), cousins; fourth coa(-h-iNIrs. Ford and Mrs. Jones (Blaengwynfi), Mrs. Hill, Mrs. Gibbon, Miss Lizzie Davies. Following IL the hearse: Messrs. W. ttowlands \soii), R. Rowlands (brother)..1. ionos, J. M. Lewis, Harold Stovle and T. Eliacott (sons-in-law^ loan Jone^ iii'l W. Jones (nephews), T. Jones, BlaO'i^wynn (bro- ther-in-law), D. Rowland*, Vothriw, and G. Jones, Brynmawr (cousi is). T. Heal. Mountain Ash, Rhys Jo-i,.s and T. M. Lloyd (nephews). Wreitlis w.,re given by the wife, tw,) daughters, three Evans' and Eliacott, Forth. I;Wfl,'AiN Y Sunday School An- niversary Services of Betunv Cong. Church were held !)) Sunday. The pre- sidents were: Mornin" Mrs P J. Mit- som; afternoon, Mr Thomas J. Milsom; evening, Mr E. Phillips. Miss C. M. George was the accompanist, assisted by a stringband under the direction of Mr John Williams. Mr Roger Williams con- ducted the singing. The following took part in recitations, etc.: Hyda Thomas, Martha Jones, Annie H. Roberts, Beatrice Williams, Mary Jane Thomas, Elsie Llewelyn. Carrie Williams, Doris Ed- wards, Dora Thomas, Blodwen Thomas, Lizzie Hitchings, Florence Llewelyn, Willie Stephens, Howard Milsom, John Evans, Nellie Thomas, Annie Williams, Irene Lloyd, Eliz. Jones, Maggie Thomas, Eva Gittings, Evelyn Bryant, Nellie Ed- wards, John Evans, Leonard Gittings, David J. Evans, Gwyn Bevan, and Edwin John. Solos by Mis^ Phillips, Miss L«wis, Miss Weeks, Miss Allen, Aberaman, and Samuel Lurcombe. Recit by Annie Davies, Bronwen Davies, Florence Allen, M. A. Davies, Beatrice Davies, and Esther Maty Thomas.— On Monday tea was held, when over 150 attended. The chil- dren, headed by the choir, under the direction of Mr Leach, paraded the streets singing hymns and the anthem, What are these." At the tea the tray- holders were:—Mrs Brown, Miss M. A. Davies, Mrs George Davies, Miss B. I Davies, Mrs J. Summers, Miss A. Evans, Mrs T. J. Milsom and Mrs Samuel Davies assisted by Misses Florence Llewelyn and Annie II. Roberts. Mrs John Lea and Miss Lea; Misses Gwladys Williams and Gertie Williams; Misses Haw kins and Maggie Williams, Mrs. T. Thomas, Misses Doris Bishop, Eva Smith, Minnie Thomas, Gwladys Thomas, and Miss Malpas. Cutters: Mrs John Davies, Mrs Gittings, Mrs D. D Badham, Mrs Stephens, Mrs Smart, and Mr William Vanghan. Doorkeepers, Messrs Thomas Badham, Henry Evans, and Thomas Jones. The Rev. and Mrs D. Ronald Thomas were present. The Supt., Mr T. J- Milsom, and the secretary, Mr R. J. Badham, had charge of the arrangements.

AbEiii3AfiL. SEION (W.).-Mr Wm. Jones occupied this pulpit on Sunday morning, and the Rev. H. O. Hughes in the evening. PERSO.NAL.Capt. John Davies, of the Aberdare Fire Brigade, attended the camp of the National Fire Brigades' Union, which was held this year at Bournemouth. ST. MARK'S MISSION. — On Sunday evening the service was conducted by Messrs. T. G. Chivers, D. R. Tasker and W. Pink. The last named gave the ad- dress. Mrs. Ll. M. Jones presided at the harmonium. ELECTRICAL CONTRACT. At the Merthyr Board of Guardians on Saturday Mr D. J. Phillips, Aberaman, moved that the Clerk ascertain whether the contract clauses were being observed by the firm who were carrying out electric installa- tions at the new subsidiary workhouse at Trecynon. LONG SERVICE MEDALS.—At the annual demonstration and competitions of the National Fire Brigade Union, held at Barry on Saturday last, long service medals were presented to Capt. John Davies, Lieut. James James, Engineer H. Scourfield, Engineer W. Bradshaw, Fire- man J. H. Owen, all members of the Aberdare Fire Brigade. The medals were awarded for 10 years' service. G.F.S.—The members of the Aberdare Deanery Girls' Friendly Society, num- bering about 300, had a pleasant time on Thursday last. The proceedings opened with evensong at St. Elvan's Church at 4 p.m., when the Rev. D. B. Roberts, M.A., vicar of Miskin, delivered a most inspiring address. Tea was partaken of at the Market Hall. Afterwards all went to Abernant Park, where they indulged in games. Certificates were awarded to faithful members. MUSICAL.—On Thursday evening last at the Public Park. beautiful music was discoursed by the Mountain Ash Volun- teer Band, under the conductorship of Mr. W. Greenwood. The bandsmen were frequently applauded by the huge crowd of delighted listeners. Appended is th programme: March. "Old Comrades" (Teike); selection, "Zar and Zimmer- man (Lortzing); intermezzo, H Pearl Feather (A. Scott); descriptive fantasia, H A Soldiers Life" (Sheriff); waltz, Edelweiss (Blumer); selection, "Faust" (Gounod); waltz, "Yours Tru- ly" (Peoonni); lancers, "Pageant" (W. AVilliams); The King." G.W.R. TEMPERANCE UNION .-The monthly meeting of the Aberdare Branch was held at Green Street Wesleyan; Schoolroom on Sunday evening last. Mr Furze presided. Rev. H. Barraclough opened with prayer. Musical selections were rendered by the Trecynon Mando- line Band and the Aberdare Musisal Family. Also a solo by 'Miss Stephens, Aberaman, and a recitation by Mr Geo. Williams. A most convincing address was given by Miss Rose, of London, which was listened to with close attention by the large gathering. A hearty vote of ithanks was triven to Miss Rose, and the friends who assisted, also to Green Street Church for the use of the vestry. Miss Rose closed ill prayer. OBITUARY.—Early on Monday morn- ing Miss Lily Davies, the only child of Mrs. Davies, 94. Wind Street, passed away at the early age of 18. The funeral took place on Wednesday at the Old Aberdare Cemetery, the officiating min- ister being the Rev. B. Williams, Bethel, Abernant. The mourners were: Mr. Thomas Williams, uncle; Mr Charles Hiscock (fiance); Mr Philip Williams, Bedwas; Mr Thomas Edwards, Mr Jas. Williams, Bargbed; Mr Benj. Williams, Bedwas, and Mr George Davies, Mountain Ash, uncles; Mr John Davies, Mardy, cousin, and Mr John George, uncle. There was a number of floral tributes, including one from Mr Charles Hiscock, .1 Aberdare. AN BA-K-L Y DEATH.-We regret to record the death of Miss Catherine E. Thomas, daughter of Mr and Mrs Benj. Thomas, 34 Pendarren Street, which took place after an illness of two months. De- ceased was 13 years of age,, and was a faithful attendant at Carmel English Baptist Sunday School. The interment took place at Ljwynhendy Graveyard, the officiating minister being the Rev. J. R. Evans, assisted by Mr W. Williams, Swansea. The chief mourners were:- Parents, Mr John Thomas and Mr D. J. Thomas, brothers; Miss M. H. Thomas and Miss A. J. Thomas, sisters; Messrs. John Thomas, Samuel Thomas, Mr and Mrs Hughes, all of Mountain Ash; Mrs. M. Thomas, Abercarn; Mr E. Thomas, Mr and Mrs William Thomas, Seven Sisters; Mrs Davies, Morriston; Mr and Mrs Evan Evan 5, Mr and Mrs John Evans, and Mr and Mrs Jenkins, Llwyn- hendy, uncles and aunts. Floral tributes were sent by: Brothers and sisters; also from little Muriel; Miss Annie Hughes, and Master Wilfred Hughes; Miss Irene Allen, Pendarren St.; Miss Edith Roger, Little Wind Street; Mr and Mrs Pritoh- ard, Pontyjool Road; Mr and Mrs. Hough, Pontypool Road; Mr and Mrs W. Thomas, Seven Sisters, and Mr Dd. Williams, Cliff Street, Mountain Ash. PRESENTATION.—On Saturday, July 4th, the staff of H.H. Mutual Association (Pearl Assurance Co.) met at the Queen's Hotel, and sat down to a lunch. Mr W. Williams, general supt., Merthyr, was in the chair. He pointed out the service the Association of Superintendents and As- sistants had rendered during the four years of its existence. He regretted hav- ing to part with his friends, but the time |lad arrived for him to retire on super- annuation. It gave him much pleasure to nominate his successor, Mr W. Bowen, of Pentre, to the chair. Mr A. T. Abel, Inspector General, Cardiff, now took the chair. In bidding Mr Williams good- bye, on behalf of his friends the speaker presented him with a purse of gold. Mr Abel wished the recipient long life to enjoy the pension which he had earned through 34 years hard work. Mr Abel asked the staff to receive Mr Bowen, the new general supt., with open arms, as he was a most suitable person for the posi- tion. Mr W. Bowen then addressed the meeting, and asked for the loyalty and co-operation of the staff. The following gentlemen addressed the meeting: Messrs I P. Hughes, Deputv General Supt., Black- wood E. Edwards O.B. Inspector, Mer- thyr; Supts. H. Morris, Aberdare; S. Thomas, Trecynon; T. J. Howells, Moun- tain Ash; E."E. Williams, Merthyr; W. Morris, Newbridge; E. T. Rees, Dowlais; T. Bevan, Tredegar; W. Hughes, Neath. ™ Cor^ial. v°te of thanks to the hostess, Mrs, Davies, was passed.

ABERNANT ACCIDENT.—On Wednesday morning Mr John Walters, Forge Trip, received injuries to his foot whilst following his employment at Bwllfa No. 2 Pit (Nant- melyn). BETHEL (B.).-The ministry of the new pastor, the Rev. B. Williams, is proving very successful, and several mem- bers have been enrolled since his advent to the place. One candidate for church membership was immersed at last Sunday morning's service.

TRECYNON. FOR IIIRE.open or closed carriage, on the shortest notice. Parties tendered I for. Apply W. H. Jones, 1, Mill-street, for. Apply W. H. Jones, 1, Mill-street, Trecynon. OBITUARY.—Miss Martha Thomas, 71 Cemetery Road, passed away on Tues- day. Deceased was 32 years of age. ARTIFICIAL TEETH.-Mr. P. Rake attends Mr. Berry's (Hairdresser), Tre- cynon, every Monday from 2 to 8 p.m. Patients visited at own homes, if desired. SUCCESS.—Tom Jones, of Trecynon, secured second aid third prizes with his young Welsh terrier dog, Trecynon Ter- week Shrewsbury Bopal Show last COUNTY SCHOOL. Brecon County School Cricket Club played the Aber- dare County School on the ground of the latter on Saturday. Brecon School proved the victors. (HOJT CLUB. -On Tuesday evening a grand quoit match was played on the Bridgend Ground between D. Richards, Six Bells, and J. Thomas, of Trecynon, in the third round of the individual championship. Richards won by 31 points against 19 points. Ot. TING .-—The annual outing of Ebenozer Sunday School took place on Monday last. and was a great success. The train left Aberdare G.W.R. at 7.50 a.m., and readied Porthcawl after a pleasant run. The return journey was commenced at 7.45 p.m. The general arrangements were ablv carried out Messrs. Griffith Griffiths, illie Jones, Tom Voyle, D. ft- Jones, Daniel R. Davies, Benj. Lewis, Evan John Jones, John Tea<me, Thomas H. Evans WEDDING.—A" pietty wedding took place at Calvaria Welsh Baptist Chapel on Wednesday between Mr David John Evans, son of Mr Silas Evans, 35 King Street, Cwmdare, and Miss Sarah Han- nah Phillips, Cth daughter of Mrs Phil- lips and the late Mr Joseph Phillips, 4 Broniestyn Terrace. The officiating min- ister was the Rev. Cynog Williams, and the bride was given away by her brother, Mr Rowland Phillips. The bride was at- tired in a lovely dress of grey silk santoy, with white picture hat trimmed with Teal lace. The bridesmaids were Miss Cein- wen Phillips, sister of the bride, and Miss May Evans, sister of bridegroom, who I wore dresses of cream shantung silk, with hats to match. The best man was Mr. Richard Evans, Llewelyn Street. The breakfast was partaken, of at the bride's house, when besides the bridal party, the following attended: Mother of bride; parents of bridegroom; Mrs Thomas, Mrs Moseley, Mrs Griffiths, Misses Annie Phillips, Martha Jane Phillips, and Liz- zie Phillips, Master Emrys Phillips. The happy couple subsequently left for Wes- ton-super-Mare, where the honeymoon is being spent.

MOUNTAIN ASH. MOTOR DRIVING TAUGHT.—Par- ticulars and terms apply Parker Bros., Aberdare. ST: DYFRIG'S CURATE.—The Rev. Ebenezer Jones, M.A., curate of the above church in Newtown, is leaving for Cardiff, where he has an appoint- ment at St. John's Church, Canton. A MATTER OF MOMENT is your dress. Gent's suits made under the best conditions at Ted MacGregor's. OMISSION.—The Committee of the Workmen's Institute Mountain Ash, should have been included in the list of those who sent wreaths to Mr and Mrs W. L. Smith on the death of their son. RETURNED FROM A--NIERICA.Ur. Anthony Jones, one of our1 local tenor singers, and who went out with Glyn- dwr's Choir, returned home on Tuesday evening. Many of his friends met him at the station. MOUNTAIN ASH SCHOLAR.—We are pleased to announce the success of Mr W. 1. Curnow, son of Mr and Mrs J. Curnow, Workmen's Institute, who has recently completed his degree of B.A. at Cardiff University. GIRLS' FRIENDLY SOCIETY. On Wednesday a happy band of members of the above, under the guidance of Miss Shipton, Mrs Jones, Lynwood, and Revs D. E. Roberts and Aeron A. Davies, paid a visit to Caerphilly. Messrs. Gouh's motor charabancs conveyed them safely there and back. HAGGAR'S.—The above place of en- tertainment has boomed tremendously or late. The extraordinary fine pictures that Mr Bert Richards has been show- ing have "fetched" the people. The public know the good things, and when managers put them "on," the public are on." Next Monday. Tuesday and Wed- nesday, Mr Bert Richards has secured at enormous expense the beautiful photo- play, Heroes of the Mine." Its very title is almost enough to attract, but it shows in the true light the heroism of miners in a great coal disaster. It is in three acts, and is a reallv marvellous pro- duction. CIVIC SUNDAY.—A meeting called bv Messrs. Thos. J. Edmunds, solicitor, and D. W. Howell, auctioneer, was held in the Council Chamber on Wednesday even. ing, to discuss the holding of a Civic Sunday in Mountain Ash. Councillor Griffith Evans, J.P., presided. A large number of represeiitatives of the various institutions and societies of Mountain Ash and district attended, also Police Supt. Rees and Police Inspector T. Davies, and Mr E. Howells Evans, hon. sec. to the High Constable. It was unanimously de- cided to hold the function on Sunday, July 19th. A discussion ensued as to ways and means and the secretaries were empowered to make proper arrangements. The procession will start from the Moun- tain Ash County School at 10.20 sharp for morning service at St. Margaret's. Church. BETHANIA.—The Sunday School fes- tival of the above chapel was held last Sunday. The morning president was Mr Ben Thomas. Recitations were given by Lizzie George, Irene Watkins, Elsie Phil- lips, Haydn Price, Emlyn Griffiths. Solos: Eilwen Benton, Olwen Evans and M. Evans, A. M. Thomas, T. Thomas, A. Mary Lewis, Maggie Jones. Pianoforte solo, Brynmor Griffiths. Pianist, Miss Arianwen Jones.—The afternoon presi- dent was Mr Gwilym Hitchings. Recita- tions Nancy Hitchings, Iris Avona Evans. Gwladys Faulder, Ceinwen Grif- fiths, Annie Morgan, Haydn Christopher, David Carruthers, Henrietta Davies, Bryn Griffiths. Solos: Nellie Lewis, Sarah Ann Roberts and friends, Haydn Christopher, Maggie Jane Thomas, Blod- wen Hitchings, Lilian Evans, Maggie Thomas. Duet, Maggie Jane and Tom- my Thomas. Pianoforte solo, Johnny Davies. The president for the evening was Mr Thomas Hughes. Solos were given by Mr J. Price, Mrs L. J. Davies, Mr J. H. Thomas, Mr Isaac Jones and Miss Edith Thomas. Instru- mental solos were given by Messrs R. H. Benton and D. T. Davies. Chorus by Mr David Jones's choir. Solo and chorus by Mr Teify Davies and party. Instru- mental quartette, Mr G. W. Richards and friends. Quartette, Mr T. Jones and j xS' D°ukle quartettes, Mr D. Jones and friends. Address, Mr Llewelyn. On Monday the school children spent a happy day at Swansea. THE NAZARETH English Baptist Sunday School Festival was held last Sunday and Monday. Morning service -president, Mr. T. Christopher. The Children's Choir rendered several chor- uses Solos by Esther Evans, Irene Goode, and Harold Evans; recitations: Doris Morgan, Winnie Brooks, Doris Nethercote, Tommy Griffiths, Gwennie Muriel Parfitt, LyncJhurst Par- r- i V,11 rosser- Maggie Davies, Cecil Coopey, Leslie Davies, Maggie Da vies Lawson Phelps, Pearl Gregory. Maud Hurford, Gertie Job, Violet Job, Chnssie Stone and Leslie Coopey. Ar- teinoon service-President, Mr. Wm. Thomas. Solos by Miss S. Davies and V"1 (t- Hardiman; recitations: Eva lwi(,S,i/ V Lily Fnderhill j t-s r(K>fcs, Willie Davies, Katie Addicote, Lily Pugh, Sally Murrell, Russell Stone, Bessie Lewis, Winnie •Jenkins Lily Parfitt, Gwennie Thomas, L A-m's Mo.vnhion and Miss Anthony Evening service—president, t 1 \• W- Charles. Solos were given riV ?ando' Mr" J" Williams, Miss D Griffiths, and a quartette bv Miss Dando Miss S Davies, Mr. W. 'Davies and Mr. G. Roach; recitations by Haydn Coopey; Harold Evans, Gertie Murrell, Winnie Noote, Godfrev Greg- ory, Rose May Harris, Irene Thomas, Eva Lewis, Maggie Thomas, Miss G. Davies, Miss Gertie Christopher and ^lss^ntl>ony-. Conductor of choir, Mr. W. J. Griffiths; pianist. Miss H. Davies; organist, Mr. Cliff Murrell. A new feature of the services was the ren- dering of psalms simultaneously by the ■u'-VV^1 8C^,0°'' and also the answering of Biblical questions put by Mr. A. J. KEnt ,-On the following Monday the annual parade took place, followed by tea. Afterwards all went to the Grove, where games were indulged in.—At the tables: Miss Kent, Mrs. Kent Mrs. Coopey, Mrs. Christopher, Miss Nar- bett, Mrs. E. Watkins, Mrs. Chris- topher, Mrs. Neale, Mrs. G. Thomas, Mrs. Watkins, Mrs. Leyshon Jones, Miss -Mmrell Mrs. Moynhion, Mrs. James, Mrs. George Davies. the Misses Charles, Mrs. Tom Narbett, Mrs. Har- diman, Mrs. Parfitt. Cutters: Mrs. Roach, Mrs. Alderman Jones, Mrs. Charles, Mrs. David Rees, Mrs. Lang- ford, Mrs: Brooks, Mrs. Frank Davies, Mrs. Jones Mra. England, Mrs. Rees, Mrs. Philpin and fr. T. Charles. General helpers: Miss Rees, Miss F. Davies, Miss E. Watkins, Miss N. Wat- kins, Miss Anthony. Miss Bradford, the Misses Cruise, Miss Harris, Miss Tav- lor, Miss Cannings, Miss Short, Messrs. W. Broo%. F. Brooks, C. Roach, E. Kent, E. Phillips, T. Narbett, Mr. Phelps, Mr. Christopher, Mr. Cliff Lamburn and Mr. Prosser. Tea brew- ers Mrs. Davies, Mrs. Wiggle, Mrs. Dorman and Mr. Tom Davies. Door- keepers: Messrs. J. Watkins, F. Dav- ies, W. E. Watkins, Nethercote, J. Coopey, Burgess, W. Coopev, Marsh and Taylor. Mr. A. J. Kent is super- I intedent; Mr. W. Brooks, assistant superintendent; Miss M. Rees, secre- tary; and Mr. E. Morgan, assistant secretary.

MISKIN. MORIAH C.M.—The annual tea was held at Moriah last Thursday. Trav- holders: -M.,rs James and Mrs Morris; Mrs. Thomas and Miss Alice Jane Thomas; Mrs Davies and Miss Gwen Jones; Mrs Williams and Mrs Jenkins, Mrs Hughes and Mrs Mason, Mrs Jones and Mrs Evans, assisted by the young ladies of the church. Cutters: Mrs Ed- wards, Mrs Jones, Mrs Benjamin, Mrs Davies, Mrs Moore, Mrs Williams. Mrs Owen, Mrs Isaac Jones, and Mr John Owen. Wftter attendants, Messrs. Ed- ward Thomas and Samuel Williams. Making tea, Mrs Morgan and Mrs Evans. Door attendants, Messrs William Wil- liams, T. J. Davies, Rees Evans, John Jones, Daniel Jones. Mr Edward Evans was general supervisor. Cake dispenser, Mr W. J. Moore.- In the evening an ex- cellent concert was held, the chairman Re« Gwmryn Jones. Pro- gramme: Sole Miss M. J. Davies. Duet, Misses Edith Davies and M. J. Davies. Recitation, Mr j John Morris. Duet, Messrs W. and T. Sallis. Recitation, Master Meirion Griffiths. Solo, Miss Myfanwy James. Duet, Willie and Bettie Owen. Solo. Ii" Maggie Edwards. Solo, Master Meirion Williams. A vote of thanks \yas proposed to the chairman by Mr David Jones, seconded by Mr John Jones. The Welsh National Anthem was sung by Air T. Sallis.

Colliery Manager Honoured. A well attended meeting was held at the orkmen s Institute, Mountain Ash, on Saturday evening, for the pur- pose of presenting Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Morgan, late manager of Deep Duff- ryn Navigation Collieries. Mr. Toni Narbett presided, and in presenting I I net Mr. Morgan with a beautiful cabinet and writing desk, said that whatever value the gift held, the hearts of Moun- tain Ash were ringing true behind it, for they felt a deep sense of indebted- nosh to Mr. Morgan. He hoped that God's blessing would rest upon him and his house for all time.—Mr. Geo. Jefferies f,.It it a great honour to pre- sent Mrs. Morgan with the cabinet. He had known her when she was at "Callaway's Corner" as everyone even now called it. He wished her Godspeed in her new sphere of %A-ork.-i%.Ii-. Evaii Morgan had known the recipients from infancy. That audience showed new much they had endeared themselves in the hearts of the workmen, for all had responded to the appeal.-Mi,. ["hlll!p Isaacs then presented a cheque to Mr. Morgan. Having known him for the past forty-five years, he could honestly say he was a real gentleman. He would reason with the workmen, and give them a hearing. He couldn't please everybody, but he had conscien- tiously tried to do whot was right and just between masters and men. He wished him success in the important position he had taken up at Abertillery, and a long and happy life.—Mr. W. Phillips said he had never found a straighter man than Mr. Morgan, and it was quite a pleasure to see the good feeling existing between him and the workmen of Deep Duffryn and Naviga- tion Pits.—-Mr. John James endorsed all that had been said. He was sorry Jr. Morgan had left, for they had lost a gentleman. He was glad he had gone to a higher position.—Mr. John I I is as proud to say a few words about his old school playmate. He knew him to be a real Welshman, and a man for peace. He was glad to see him getting higher.—-Mr. George Kingdom said Mr. Morgan was a man who could always lie approached, without being treated as inferior.—Mr. James Clarke wished he could speak as he felt. He was losing one of the best friends as a working man.—Mr. Philip Phelan said that as a "boss" Mr. Morgan was most gentlemanly, and always approachable. —Mr. Geo. Bailey, as one of the work- men, was very pleased to give his testi- mony as to Mr. Morgan's fairness and uprightness. He was glad to see him d the top of the ladder.—Mr. D. Phelps was glad to say. on behalf of the work- men. what they thought of Mr. Mor- gart. He was never a hard man to please, and the workmen had no need t" fear him.—Mr. Geo. Austin and Mr. Jenkin Thomas also spoke.—Mr. Wm. Morgan, responding, said that he couldn't express the thanks he felt, as he felt that what they had said was so genuine. He felt indebted to the work- men who had helped him so immensely in his work. Some of those present had not voiced their opinions, but he valued their eloquent silence just the same as he did the testimony of those who had spoken. He, on behalf of his wife and self, begged to thank them heartily for their kindness.—A letter of apology for absence had been read from Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Jones.—Mr. Alfred Morgan proposed and Col. Mor- gan seconded a vote of thanks to the chairman.—Mr. W. Jenkins and Mr. H. Lloyd sang several songs.

65 Weds 63. A verv interesting wedding was solem- nized at Nazareth English Baptist Chapel, Mountain Ash, on Wednesday, in ,,i the presence of the Registrar, Mr J. v\ Charles. The parties were Mr William Smith, 25 Woodfield Terrace, Penrhiw- ceiber, and Miss Jones, his house-keeper, a blind lady. The bridegroom is 65 years of age, and the bride 63. The wed- ding coach was provided by Messrs T. H. Williams and Sons, Duffryn Mews.

Effect of Foul Air. On Friday last an elderly workman named Thomas Jackson, living at 56, AVind-street, Aberdare, was carried home from his working place at Shep- herd's Colliery, Cwmaman. suffering from the effects of working in foul air. On Saturday he had recovered suffic- iently to go out of doors, and is now progressing very favourably.

MEMS FROM THE MOUNT. What did the shunter whitewash his face for P He wanted a clean towel, so he whiten- ed his face to hide the dirt. He evident- ly lived in hope—white hopet- Gone to Burnham and all the boys' hearts are sad. It's to be hoped it doesn't rain and Drown 'em. The Aberavon trippers fell deeply in love for one day. What will you have, dear, buns or k-nuts? Sorrv for you, "Em." A contemporary asks sthe question: Why do people knock stamps when they stick them on letters? A friend of mine in Cardiff Road answers it. He says it's a habit from the time Lloyd George in- troduced the licking stunt. Gentle read- er, have you ever licked 40 insurance stamps!" When you get to 39 you feel like kicking. ^Kick me, said G.E. Did he mean it? Echo answers "No." Who bumped his nosep How's that about this ? Kelly and W. Bevan are plaving well for the County School II. The seconds were poor in footer last season, but they are making up for it in cricket. Oh the swanks on Fletcher's motor to Carmarthen. They didn't half go coming back. Physician, heal thyself. Mac had a smack of toothache. Pueh it thro' the window, Mac. The Blossomfield poet has been at his games again: — There's only one Freddie, The Welsh one, 'tis true, Who dearly loves scrapping With Gentile or Jew; But the papers, Oh dear, Are quite silly, that's clear, For they'll print, that he's pricked with a pin, And should the blood show, They'll let the world know By issuing a bulletin.

Abercynon Lad Missing. illie Rees Jones (17). son of Mr and Mrs. Jones, Gorphwvsfa House. West Street, Abercynon, and a pupil at the Mountain Ash County School, has been missing from his home since Friday last. He left his home on Friday morning to go to school and was in the best of health, but he did not return home that evening, and has not been seen since. His parent, would be most pleased to receive any mfoimation as to his present where- abouts.

MISCELLANEOUS. WHITE HORSE HOTEL PONT- NEATH-VAUGHANZ-LExee,- accommodation for visitors Splen- did Scenery. Dinners and Teas pro- vided at reasonable charges. Full oar- ticulars from-Wm. Harris, Proprietor. HAGGAR'S CINEMA, MOUNTAIN ASH. ENORMOUS ATTRACTION MONDAY, TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY NEXT, JULY 13, 14 & IS By special arrangement with Messrs. Patbe Freres Cinema, of London, Paris, etc., THE GREAT EXCLUSIVE PICTURE, "Heroes of the Mine" (3 Acts). This subject depicts the spJendid heroism shown by the Miners during a terrible Coal Mine Disaster. Don't forget the Dates. To be Seen- only at HAGGAR'S. ALTERATION OF PREMISES. Owing to the ever-increasing demand for Victor Freed's Pianos be finds it absolutely necessary to extend his Premises A large stock of PIANOS A ORGANS will have to be cleared at sacrificing ^ce":K^rx^wm W EASY TERMS ARRANGED. A LAMB STOCK OF Gbamophone AND Sheet Music TO BB Clbamd. VICTOR FREED, MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 59 OXFORD STREET, MOUNTAIN ASH.