The Aberdare Leader

P.D. Jubilee Celebration. Severe criticism of the new Mines Act was passed on Saturday by Mr E. M. Hann, chairman of the South Wales C'oalowners' Association, and general manager of the Powell Duffryn Coal Company. The occasion was the cele- bration of the jubilee of the company, for which over 600 officials and workmen from the Aberdare and Rhymney Val- leys assembled at Aberaman Park. The event was also marked by presentations to Mr Joseph Shaw, K.C., chairman of the directors. Mr. George Hann, assistant general manager of the com- pany, presided. In presenting Mr Shaw with his por- trait in oils together with a set of bronaes and an album, which were handed over on behalf of the officials and workmen, Mr E. M. Hann said that Mr Shaw had devoted a great amount of time to the work of the Coal Associa- tion, the Sliding Scale Committee, and the Conciliation Board. To be the chair- inan of a great organization like the well Duffryn Company was not what ome people thought, a post as easy as j- was honourable. On the contrary, ,FecIT1^re<i unremitting attention, and called for capacity to weigh, in all their bearings, a vast complexity of surrounding circumstances, the ability to form correct conclusions, and the nerve to issue decisions, sometimes at very short notice. The knowledge of the personal interest Mr Shaw took in them had lightened many burdens, piloted them through many difficulties, and produced an esprit de corps that had been as morally beneficial to the officials as materially advantageous to the owners. They all hoped those con- ditions might long continue.

Abercynon Youth at Assizes. Cecil Cooper, aged eighteen, was in- dicted at the Glamorgan Assizes at Swansea on Wednesday for an offence against a girl of fourteen, named Wil- ton, at Abercynon on June 14. Air T. W. Langman (instructed by Mr. T. W. Griffiths) appeared for the prosecution, and Mr Wilfrid Lewis (instructed by Mr Harold Lloyd) was for the defence. It was alleged that the offence took place near the Quarter-mile Bridge, after the defendant and the girl in question had "paired off" from a number of young people of both sexes. He was found guilty and sentenced to six weeks' hard labour.

Glamorgan Assizes. Alice Hawkins pleaded guilty to con- cealing the birth of her male child at Miskin in May last. Mr Langman (in- structed by Mr T. W. Griffiths) prose- cuted. It was stated that the defend- ant, a servant, placed the body in a firegrate in a parcel. She was given an excellent character for honesty and hard work, but had had two illegitim- ate children previously. The Judge sentenced her to three weeks' imprison- ment

CWMAMAN. MUSICAL SUCCESS. — Miss Elsie Jones, daughter of Mr. Benjamin Jones, of Llanwonno Road, Cwmauian, has been successful in the recent inter- mediate Examination held by the T)rj01rJ~ do a College of Music, at Cannel Aberdare. She is a pupil of Evans, A.L C.M., of 17 Herbert Street, Aberdare (late of Cwmaman Police Station). BENEFIT. A pictorial concert was f11 ^onday night at the Public rifvi Tof Mr Fred Watts, Glan- I James Eav presided. Ihe artistes were: Soprano, Miss Blodwen AT8!u contralto. Miss A. M. Phillips. base, Mr. Evan Evans; elocutionist, Mr. William Lewis. All excellent series of bioscone pictures was shown on the screen by Air. B-ubert Knowles. The accompanist was Mr. Evan Davies (Ap Dewi Mabon). The secretaries were Messrs. E. E. Jones and W. O. Lloyd, while Mr. Dan Owen was chairman of committee. OBITUARY. An old inhabitant passed away on Wednesday, the 22nd inst., in the person of Mrs. Rachel Evans, 40 Fforchaman Road, at the age at <6. Deceased, who had resided in the locality for over 40 vears, was a faith- ful member at Seion" (B.) Chapel, and was well respected. The interment took Place on Saturday at the Aberdare Ceme- tery. The Rev. E. J. Owen C.) Gfliciated. The mourners were: Firsi Messrs- William Owen, brother: P^f\las Owen, Mountain Ash, nephew; T Evans, Fforchaman Road; Arnold Brynhyfryd; 2nd coach, Messrs liar? Davies, Brynhyf ryd; John "Wil and friend; Tom Richards, anc neighbour^OI*an' WTea^ wae 8eB* 1,3 HANDBALL. The third match be- tween Cwmaman and Cwmbach took place on Saturday at the Globe Hotel Ball Court. Cwmaman won by 34 points. Scores: —Cwmaman: Lot Rees and Sam Lloyd, 21; William James Davies and Brinley Sooth, 21; T. Davies and Ted Price, 16: Tom Lloyd and Joe Tennant, 21; John Davies and Joe Handley, 21; total. tOt. Cwmbach: Jack Jones and Dan Jmes, 8; Dick Price and Tom Newton, 12; Tom Ed- wards and William Davies, 21; T. Thomas and William Edwards, 13; Mark Roach and Rees Tkomas, 12; total, 66. W. J. Davies, Cwmaman, beat his opponent, Dick Price, by nine points. Iu the previous two matches Davies had been beaten by Price. DEATH AND INTERMENT. A respected inhabitant in the person of Mrs. Esther Hughes, the wife of Mr. John Hughes, 13 Amai Court, passed away on Thursday. The deceased lady, who was 70 years of age, had resided in Cwmaman for over 50 years. She was a native of Llanwinio, Carmarthenshire. At the age of 12 she went with her par- ents to Heolyfelin, Aberdare, removing to Cwmaman after her marriage. She was one of the oldest members of Seion (B.), and an energetic worker. She had been a Sunday School teacher the great- er part of her life. She readilv gave aid in all cases of need. Her last words to her daughter, who had been in constant attendance on her during her illness, were "Turn me once again, and help me to go home." She leaves a sorrowing husband, a son. the Rev. T. J. Hughes, Noddfa, Caerau, and a daughter, Mrs. John Rees, Aman Court. Messages of sympathy were sent to the family by Mr. T. P. White, J.P., Maesycwmmer; Principal W. Edwards, Baptist College, Cardiff; Mr. William Edwards, M.A., Mountain Ash; Rev. B. T. Davies, Aber- cynon; Rev. W. R. Lewis, Hill Park, Haverfordwest; Mr. Herbert Jones, chemist, Kenfig Hill, sephew. and many others. The interment took place on Monday at the Aberdare Public Ceme- tery. The officiating minister was the Rev. E. J. Owen, assisted by the Revs. J. M. Lewis, Maesteg; James Nicholas, Tonypandy, there being also present the Rev. D. G. Jones, and Mr. John Lewis, Old College School. The mourners were: First coach, Husband; Mrs. John Rees, daughter; Mrs. Mary Jones, Cwmpark, sister; Miss P. Thomas, Trecynon, sister; Mrs. (Rev.) T. J. Hughes, Caerau; Mrs. A. Lewis, Penygraig, daughters-in-law; second coach, Misses Esther and Mattie Rees, Cwmaman, grand-daughter; Mrs. S. A. Jones, Mrs. M. H. Davies, Mrs. Annie Thomas, Mrs. L. Jones, Cwm- park, nieces; 3rd coach, Mrs. David Edwards, Mrs. William Hughes, Cwm- aman; Mrs. Phoebe Davies, Tonypandy, cousin; Mrs. John Jones, Ystradgyn- lais; Mrs. Hopkin Morgan, Port Tal- bot; Mrs. Ben Thomas, Cwmpark; Miss Maggie M. Hughes, Cwmaman, cousins; 4th coach, Mrs. John Thomas, Trecynon; Mrs. David Thomas, Cwmpark; Mrs. John Daniel, Mrs. David Hughes, Airs. John Davies, Cwmaman; 5th coach. Mrs. Henry John, Mrs. Barker. Mrs. David Griffiths, Cwmaman: Mrs. Evan -to- wards, Caerau; 6th coach, Mrs. Morgan, Mre. Jones White, Caerau; Mrs. Wil- liam Rees, Cwmaman. and Mrs. M. A. Davies, Aberaman. Walkiii-, behind the hearse were: Rev. T. J. ftughes, sor; Mr. John Rees, son-in-law; Messrs. Enirys, Willie, and Arthur Bowen, Wil- liam John Rees and Isaac James Rees, grandsons; Tom Jones aiul Evan James .Tones, Treorchy; John Jones, M.E., Ystradgynlais; John Davies, Treorchy; David Edwards. Cwmaman; David John Jenkins, Penygraig. nephews. The bearers were: Messrs. David George, John Matthews, William Rees, John Davies (Prospect Place), John Daniel, and John Davies (Caerau). The church at Caerau sent a deputation N' an ex- pression of sympathy. Two beautiful wreaths were given, one by grand- children and the other bv son and daugh- ter.

ABERAMAN. YNYSLWYD (B.). Mr. J. Thomas, B.A., Cardiff College, ministered at the above place on Sunday last. OBITUARY. Much sympathy has been expressed with Mr. and Mrs. George Henry Moses, of 51 George Street, on the death of their two young children, Queenie Moses and George Henry Moses. The two succumbed with- in two days of each other. The inter- ment took place at the Aberdare Ceme- tery. MUSICAL SUCCESSES. At the re- cent examination held at Aberdare by the London College of Music, Miss Mar- garet Evans, 371 Cardiff Road. passed in the advanced eenior section for piano- forte playing. Also at the recent ex- amination held at Pontypridd by the Associated Board of the R~\ .M. and P.C.M., Miss Beryl Hopper, 125 Brook Street, passed the primary section in pianoforte playing. The above are pupils of Mr. Tom Male. L.L.C.M.. 319 ('ardiff Road, Aberaman. DEATH. Mrs. Margaret Rosser, ^r- Edward Rosser, 31 Glad- 8yrn'J Street, passed away on Friday a ter one day's illness. Deceased, who was 46 years of age, was a faithful mem- ber of Saron Congregational Church. Jler remains were interred at the Abpr- dare Cemetery on Tuesday. The Rev. 11. P. Jenkins officiated. Tin* following were the iiiournei,s:-rirst coach Mr. and Mrs. David Williams, brother-in- law; Mrs. Phillips and Mrs. Davies, cousins, Burry Port: Mrs Hucrhes Ynysybwl, sister-in-law: 2nd coach. "h:5: Thomas and Mrs. Evans, Hurry Port; Mrs. Rosser, Cwmbach Mrs. Edward Hughes, Mardy. cousins; Mrs. Annie May Thomas, Burry Port. niece: 3rd, Mrs. David Hughe-. Cwmaman; Mrs. Enos Davies. Godreamaii; Mrs. Lewis, Cwmaman, and Miss Jones. Aberaman, ni«?es; (4) Friends. Following the hearse: Husband; Messrs. John Hughes, brother; David Davies. Mr. Parkinson, Abercynon, brothers-in-law: Richard Griffiths, Aberaman; David Hughes, Cwmaman, cousins; William George Evans, Gwilyni Richards, and David Hughes, nephews. INTERMENT. — Mr. Jonathan Wil- liams, 130 Brook Street, passed away on Thursday morning last. He was in hie 67th year. and had worked from boyhood in the mine. He was a faithful member of Saron Congregational Church. The interment took place on Monday at the Aberdare New Cemetery. An impressive service was conducted by the Rev. IT. P. Jenkins. The appended were the mourn- en:-First coach, Widow: Miss Mary Williams, daughter; Mr. Thomas Davies, brother-in-law; Mrs. Thomas and Airs. Williams, sifters, Carmarthen; Mrs. J. Nicholas, niece; Miss Ethel Williams, Burry Port; Mrs. A. Wil- liams, Cross Hands; 2nd coach, Mrs. Davies, Penvgroee; Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Evans, Treorky; Mrs. D. Jones, Brook Street; Miss Winifred Thomas, Bel- mont, and Mr. D. Phillips, deation at Saron; 3rd coach, Mr. D. Lewis, Bryn- amman; Mr. and Mrs. T. Evans, cousins; Misses E. and L. A. Lewis, Brynamman; Mrs. Samuel, Brook Street; 4th coach, Mrs. Lloyd, Brook Street; Mrs. Thomas, Jubilee Road, and Mrs. Evans; 5th coach, Mr. Howell Howells, Brook Street; Mrs. Howells, Pontypridd; Mrs. Hopper, Mrs. Thomas, and Mrs. John. Following the cortege were Messrs. D. Owens, J. Nicholas, Griff Williams, D. Evans, J. Evans, T. Evans, H. Williams, M. Thomas, W. Evans, J. Davies, T. Williams, J. Wil- liams, J. Ellis Lewis, and William Lewis. The bearers were: Messrs. T. Thomas, manager, Aberaman Co-opera- tive Society- Evan Jones, general secre- tary, Aberaman Co-operative Society; D. Jones, Brook Street; J. James Powell, Joe Davies, and Daniel Thomas. Wreaths were given by Messrs. J. Nicholas, Brook Street, and family; D. Jones, Brook Street, and family.

CWMBACH. OUTING. On Monday last Eben- ezer Church had their annual outing to Swansea. The party started from the New Halt at 8.45, and returned about 9.30, after bponding an excellent day. WEDDING. On Saturday last a very pretty wedding took place at the Register Office Merthyr. The contract- ing parties were Miss Ruth Edwards, eldest daughter of Mr. Daniel Edwards, of 10 Sion Terrace, and Mr. J. H. Thomas, eldest son of Mr. Henry Thorn- as. Pond Place. TEMPERANCE SINGING FEST1- VAL. — On Monday last the annual Baptist Festival took place at Bethania Chapel, the following churches being represented:—Seion, Cwmaman; Gwawr, Aberaman; Ynyslwyd, and Bethania, Cwmbach. Mr. W. Griffiths presided at the afternoon service, which was opened in prayer by Mr. J- Williams. At the evening service Mr. Johnny Jones pre- sided, and Mr. John Lewis, Cwmaman, offered prayer. Recitation by Mr. Tasker Lewis, Cwmaman. Address by Mr. loan Israel, of Llanilltyd Faerdre, chairman of the Temperance Movement. Cate- chiser, Mr. W. Griffiths, Gwawr, Aber- aman. Conductor, Mr. Anthony Davies, j Cwmaman. Organist, Mr. Qomer Leach, j Gwawr. Tea was provided for the Aber- j aman children. The following were the j tray holders at Bethania:—(1) Misses Myfanwy Williams, Blodwen Thomas, and Blodwen Lewis; (2) Misses S. J. Richards and Katie Williams; (3) Misses Katie John, M. Gwen Rees, Lizzie j Hughes, J. Gough; (4) Misses R. M. Pardoe and Emily Davies; (5) Miss I Annie M. Griffiths." Bread and butter cutters, Mrs. Rees, Gwladys James, M. J. Tudor, M. J. Jones, Kate Doughton. Cake cutter, Mr. Richard Doughton. Door-keepers, Messrs. David Davies, Willie Maddocks, Edgar Jones, and Peter Maddocks.-Trayholder at Penuel: (1) Mrs. Ada Griffiths and Miss Myfanwy Williams; (2) Mrs. Davies and Mrs. Fletcher; (3) Mrs. Reston, Miss C. J. Evans, and Gwen George; (4) Mrs. Mary M. Thomas, Misses Katie Potter, Sarah Ann Thomas; (5) Mrs. Jones, Misses Annie Jones, and Rachel Price; (6) Misses Louisa Evans, M. J. Curnow, Bronwen Parry, Mary Ann Edwards, j Bread and butter, Mrs. Mary Edwards, Mrs. Jane Evans, Mrs. Sarah Ann Jones, Mrs. Mary Ann David. Tea and sugar, Mrs. Elizabeth Morris. Cake cutter. Mr. Thomas Evans.

ABERDARE. TABERNACLE. Professor Rev. J. M. Jones, M.A., of Bala-Bangor College, I will preach at Tabernacle Congregation- al Church, his late pastorate, next Sun- day. CONDOLENCE. — At St. Elvan's Church on Sunday morning the congre- gation were asked to remember their now vicar in his sorrow on the death of his father, which sad event took place on Thursday, the day of the vicar's induc- tion.

CADLYS. FIRE. A fire broke out at the house occupied by Mr. Peters, of 54 Ox- ford Street, Gadlys, on Wednesday morn- ing. The Aberdare Fire Brigade, under the command of Captain Davies and Lieut. James, were notified, and soon had the fire under control. The fire was in I an inclined flue, and the roof appeared to have ignited. Little damage was done.

TRECYNON. OUTING. — On Thursday last the members of Bethel Congregational Sun- day School, in charge of the Rev. E. J. Gruffydd, visited Cheddar, via Cardiff and VVeston-super-mare. MUSICAL SUCCESS. At the recent examination held at Pontypridd by the Associated Board of the R.A.M. and R.C.M.. Miss Enid Edwards, 32 Bron- iesiyn Terrace, passed the primary sec- tion in pianoforte playing. She is a pupil of Mr. Tom Male. L.L.C.M., 319 Cardiff Road, Aberaman. SERVICE OF SONG. — The monthly j service at Bethel Congregational Chapel on Sunday was of a most interesting description. During the evening a ser- vice of song was rendered by the choir, under the conductorship of Mr. Wil- liam Davies, and some excellent musical items were given by Miss Maude Evans. Trecvnon; Mr. S. T. Barber, and Messrs. R. Watkin Owen, Porth, and John Jones. The organist was Mr. W. Howell Jones. An interesting address was given by the Rev. E. J. Gruffydd, pastor.

MOUNTAIN ASH. A LARGE ASSORTMENT of new and second-hand pianos must be cleared. owing to alteration,; .-Victor Freed, 59 Oxford Street, Mountain Ash. MAC'S THE MAN who makes men's suits to fit. Mourning orders in a few hours.—Ted MacGregor. DON'T FORGET that cap or that straw for the holidays. Call and see Ted McGregor, Oxford' Street. PERSONAL. The Hon. Mrs. (Cap- tain) Strutt, second daughter of Lord and Lady Aberdare, through the death of her father-in-law, Lord Belper, which occurred recently, now becomes Lady Belper. CIVIC SUNDAY. — Through inadver- tence the following names were left out of the report of the above:—Mr. T. J. Edmunds, solicitor, who acted as joint secretary, and Mr. Jesse Manley, con- ductor of the Hibernian Band. CORRECTION. In a report of a Police Court case in our last issue it was stated that the two defendants, Simmonds and James, came out of the Mountain Ash Inn to fight. The public hoilse in uestion was not the Mountain Ash Inn, and no.quarrel occurred there between the parties PARISH CHURCH. Holy Com- munion was celebrated in St. Margaret's Si1',1 last Sunday morning at 8 0 clock. Matins and Holy Litany were read at 11 o'clock. The Te Deum was sung to Russell, and the Benedictus to Oarrett. Evensong was conducted by the Rev. Aeron Davies. The Magnificat was sung to Barnby and the Nunc Dinnttis to Monk .,N?W, TtHEATRE. The above theatre has be< n put in proper and com- fortable order, and an excellent variety company has been engaged for the great re-opening night next Monday. One great attraction, the little midget comedian, is sure to create a furore. He doesn t stand 30 inches high. Star pic- tures in galore fill a gigantic programme. Don't forget-twc> shows nightly. FUNERAL. The interment of the mortal remains of Mr. Thomas Col- combe took place in Maesyrarian Ceme- tery last Saturday morning. The de- ceased, who was 68 years of age, and highly respected, had been in the employ of Lord Aberdare on the Duffryn Estate The Rev. T. J. Morgan olnciatea at the gTaveside. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. i rank Mills and Mr David Evans. BILLIARDS. The semi-final for the great billiard handicap at the Work- men's Institute took place on Tuesday xr ii ednesday evenings. Manager Millwood had made perfect arrange- ments, and a huge crowd watched the contests. On Tuesday evening the semi, finalists were T. Harris and T. Richards, the former winning by 63 points. On Wednesday evening E. 'Howells beat f. RIchards by 114 points. The finalists will, therefore, be T. Harris v. E. How- ells. "KEEP AWAY. — The above words were addressed in a short note to Mr. illiam Jenkins (Eos Pennar), Mountain Ash. by Mr. James Winstone, after his election to the position of checkweigher at the Upper Ynysarwed Colliery. It appears the district is in conflict with the Central E.C. Of course, Mr. Jen- kins, under the circumstances, as a pound Trades Unionist, refused to be arawn HI. and at once gave notice to the committee of his withdrawal from the appointment. BAND OF HOPE. The senior Band of Hope members of St. Margaret's Chureh have again been successful at the C.E. Temperance Society examina- tion. One of the junior members is sec- ond on the whole list for the diocese °, JjJandaff. The names and positions are appended: Intermediate section, irie Earley, Marjorie Eacott. Alice V,?nW iv ntie Hay< Bertie Mil18- lolet W llkins, Nora Jefferies, Ida pulton, Millie Lewis, and Violet Neth- Junior section, Cassie Earlev, Edith Bartlett, Violet Phelps, Esther l l loIet Weekes, Alfred Howells, /.frn and Neilie Wearing. t-VED PLAYING. — At the Mountain Ash I olice Court on Thursday William ( osen. James Martin, William Hipalev, William Stenton, Charles Evans, Jere- miah Shea, James Thomas, Thomas George Thomas, Albert Gore, Stanley Elliott, William John Davies, Thomas Jones, William Blacker, all of Miskin. and Arnold Davias, Henry Evans, Henry James. Thomas Williams, and Lvor Evans, all of Mountain Ash, were charged with gaming with cards, and were fined sums varying from 5s. to 15s. and costs. P.C's Perryman. George Williams, and David Thomas proved the cases. FUNERAL. The interment of the mortal remains of Mrs. Elizabeth Morris, wife of Mr. George Morris, 12 Allen Street, < nd only daughter of Mrs. Marv Morgan, late Butchers' Arms, took place last Thursday in Caegarw (einetery. The tRev. R. S. Rogers, B.A.. ffficiated. The chief mourners were: 1 he husband and his sister; Mr. and Mrs. W. Morris, son; Mr. Joshua Moms, son; Mr. Gomer Morris, son; Mr. and Mrs. Gomer Jones, brother; Mr. and Mrs. W. Watkins, nephew; Miss Annie Edmunds, niece; Ir. M. Jones, Mr. Thomas Watkins, brother- in-law; Mrs. Hubert Fortt, niece: Mr. David Morgan, step-father; Mr. David ihomas, Mr. John Jones, cousin, and Mr. Evan Jones, cousin. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr Frank Mills and Mr. David Evans. WEDDING. The wedding of Miss Mary Jane Evans, Mill Place. Duffryn, \/r r'pi^ ] Hiarrt Bleaken, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ihomas Bleaken, Chepstow, took place at Pontypridd last Monday morn- r1"' i. bride looked very pretty in a t rench grey costume, and wore a black hat with white ostrich feathers. The bridesmaid was Miss Powell, Seven Sist4?rs. and was similarly attired. All the bridal party wore sprays and nosa- gays of Empress White Carnations. Mr. Tom Evans acted as best man, and Mr. I red Foster gave the bride away. The bridal party included Mrs. Evans and her sou, Aberaman; Air. and Mrs. Geo. Tjewis, Mr. and Mrs. Neale and their son; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Foster nnd their son. Messrs. Gougli's motor-cars con- veyed the company to Pontypridd and back, and after breakfast the happv pair left for Chepstow. where the honeymoon is beintr spent. SALVATION ARMY. The 37th anni- versary services in connection with the above were held last Saturday. Sunday, and t Monday, conducted by Major Japp, Cardiff. The following took part in the various services:—Troedyrhiw Band, conductor. Captain Gregory. Selection by Bros. Meredith on bells. Selections by Mountain Ash and Treharris Bands, conducted by Bandmaster Fair, and 1 enrhiweeiber by Bandmaster M..Tones. Penrhiwceiber Songsters, led by Con- ductor Tonfs. gave "Crown Him." Sergeant-Major Roberts and his son from Aberaman gave a duo on concertina and bones. Miss Harris. Newtown, gave a violin solo. Recitation by MaRter Bwart Lane. A quintette bv Mountain Ash songsters, under the direction of j TO" Pi,len8er- Captains M. Carter and Evans and Adjutant Green also ren* dered assistance. The chairman, Mr. Cook delivered an address. One soul sought the Saviour. The annual tea partv was held on Mondav. CROWNING CEREMONY. The crowning of Mr. Emrys Evans, Triangle, Mountain Ash, took place at Noddfa Chapel on Wednesday evening. Dr. Arthur T. Jones presided. The young man is only 18 years of age, and was successful in gaining a silver crown at Glanamman Eisteddfod under the ad- judication of the Rev. J. J. Williams, Pentre. The Archdruid was Ab Hevin, Aberdare. The roll of bards was called by lr. T. J. Howells (Hywel Nedd), and the "corn gwlad" was sounded by Mr. Dudley. Songs were given by Messrs. Penar Williams, Teifi Davies, T. Ed- munds, solicitor; John Williams, Ben Davies. Recitations were given by Mr. W. H. Atkins, Miss Evans, Mr. Percy Thomas, and Mr. Ben Davies, and Mi^ Maggie Jones, Cwmaman, sang pen- illion. Miss Webber was a skilful ac- companist, and gave an organ reci-tt. Mr. Raymond J. Howells gave an ap- preciative pianoforte solo. An interest- ing address was given by the chairman and also by Mr. Ogwen Williams. The bards of the lower part of the valley I were there in strength. ST. JOHN'S CHURCH FESTIVAL.— The annua festival in connection with the above was held last Sunday and 'I Monday. TI12 Vk-ar, the Rev. D E. Roberts, conducted the services through- out the day, and the Revs. r. dog M illiams and J. E. Jones it St. David's, j The great tea party was neld in the J Pavilion, the following ladies render- ing valuable assistance: Meedainee Jones (P.O.), J. Masters, Tranter, Price, Morris, Fricker, Jenkins, Poulter, Ruck, Roderick, Lewis, Boulton, Filer, Parry, Taylor. Clark, Wheeler, Spreadbury, Hunt, Shepherd, Critchell, Danford, Greenham, Gardiner, Evans, George Mealing, Whitmarsh, Creech, Archer, Gentle, Bowers, Bethell, Bishop, Eynon, Watts, .Tilley, Weaver; also Misses Woods (2), Emily Clarke and Annie Wil- Williams. The stewards were Messrs. C. H. Boulton (in charge), Ivor Davies (secretary), Alun Jones, Frank Stevens, Shepherd, William Phillips, J. P. Williams, Robert Jenkins, John Car- ter, John Clarke, George Hunt, J. E. Davies, H. White, Tom Fisher, R. p. Dowling, George Shaw, Ben Tiley. Tom Howells, David Masters, Tom Mast(oms, E. Morris, W. Hargest, A. Stone, W. 1 Crate, and A. Lavery. After tea all marched to the Duffryn Grove. The races resulted as follows:—Boys under 7, •. Jolin Day; 2nd, Bertie Davies. .Bible Class, 1st, John Bowden- 2nd, o avld Girls under 15, 1st, oaran vV illiams; 2nd, Gertie Sims. Girls under 9, 1st, Bessie Stevens; 2nd, Rosie Cockayne. Jumble race, 1st, Jimmy ] Morgan; 2nd, George Elliott. Skipping race, 1st, Gladys Masters; 2nd, Gertie ^ms Egg and spoon, 1st, Mary Jones; -nd, Maggie; Mary Jones. Three-legged. J 1st, Tom Williams and Tom Price; 2nd, Marshal Price and Ivor Ruck. 100 yards' boys under 13, 1st, David Bowen; 2nd. < lom Bond. During the tea and at the < Grove the Mountain Ash Volunteer i Band, conducted by Mr. Willie Green- wood, played a lengthy programme of selections and dance music.

PENRHIWCEIBER. A LARGE ASSORTMENT of new and second-hand pianos must be cleared, owing to alterations.—Victor Freed, 59 Oxford Street, Mountain Ash. MORIAH C.M., MISKIN. This pul- pit was occupied last Sunday by the Rev. J. Myddfai Jones, Cwmbach. RECOVERY. We are pleased to learn that Mr. William Magor, book- sellor, is progressing favourably, and is getting about again. BETHESDA C.E. The weekly meet- ing of the Society was held on Sunday last. Miss Lily Cannings presiding. A splendid paper on "With Christ in his trouble was given by Mrs. J. Powell. PERSONAL. The numerous friends of Mr. Johnny Thomas (Ap loan) will be interested to learn that he has returned home from America. He is looking well after his seven years' stay in Yankee- land. TABERNACLE. The pulpit of Tab- ernacle Welsh Baptist Church Ynys- boeth, was occupied on Sunday' last by the Re, W. S. Thomas, of Jerusalem. Penrhiwceiber. Thirteen were baptised and admitted into membershin A CONCERT was held at thePSalvation Army Barracks on Monday eyening. The chairman was Mr. Lewis. Post Office. I/a'V0r, offuei;ed by Bro. Bevan. *;he children. Recitation by teV Martin Selections, mouth organ w-ii- nes' ?> s.srs\ Jones and J. -A?18" 7 Rotation, E. Broughton. i *1 a I?TlU ? *-ke young1 people, Instrumental quartette by Bandmaster Jones and party. Solo, Sister Martin. Recitation, Miss Williams. Welsh song, Vera Broughton. Selection by the Band. Cnorus by the Songsters. Selections by the Timbrel Band. Solo. Sid Evans. Solo. S. Hughes. Solo, Mr. Bevan. The proceeds were in aid of the children's 21' ,inJr Adjutant Greea and Lieut. oiclett were in command. -k HOPE (P.M.) BAND OF HOPE Anniversary services were held at Hope on Sunday. The chairman was Mr. Olner Loosemore. Recitations bv Esther Pi-ic-t,. Litura Eynon, and Mar. Wallace. Sofa. Hetty Rourke. Recitations, Alice Loosemore Lucy Rourke, Violet Davies. M'lr+li T me Thomas. Recitations. rartha Loosemore and Kenneth Hamb- Hettv i>' i o ,ans- Recitation. Htty Rourke Solo, Elsie Evans.! Snvo3'tl0,Js-^Iadys Jones, Oliver Loostv moie, and Edgar Jones. Solo. Air O. Loosemore. At the tea the travholders were Mrs J. Loosemore, Mrs. W. Wallace. Miss Minnie Wallace. Cutters, Mrs D. Bryant, Mrs. T. Wallace. Mrs. Jones; stewards, Mr. Alf Loosemore, nrlssr« Annie Thomas. Superintendent, lr. G. Price INTERMENT. The funeral of Mrs. George. Ill Woodfield Terrace, whose death occurred on Thursdav last, took i -ZiTf°in Tuesday. The deceased was a faithful member of Moriah C.M. Church. Miskin I he remains were conveved by ra .'fan, where the interment Pji?0.0, }n family burial ground. The officiating minister was the Kev. R. Gwmryn Jones. The mourners were: Messrs. Morgan George, husband: Em- lyn George, grandson Rees George. «jon; Mrs. Hughes, daughter; Mr. and -Tones, daughter; Mr. and Mrs. Pritchard daughter; Rev. Evan George, Capel Hendre, brother-in-law;

ALTERATION OF PREMISES. Owing to the ever-increasing demand for Victor Freed's Pianos he finds it absolutely necessary to extend his Premises. A large stock of PIANOS & ORGANS will have to be cleared at sacrificing Prices. Before purchasing elsewhere, it will pay you to inspect ouc Stock and be sonvinced of the Bargains we are ofiering. EASY TERMS ARRANGED. A LARGE STOCK OF GRAMOPHONE AND SHEBT MUSIC TO BE CLEARED. VICTOR FREED, MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 59 OXFORD STREET, MOUNTAIN ASH.

ABERCYNON. A LARGE ASSORTMENT of new and second-hand pianos must be cleared, owing to alterations.—Victor Freed, 59 Oxford Street, Mountain Ash. SCHOLARSHIPS. Gwyn Bevan, David Trevor Evans, and George Stanley Davies, of the Abercynon Boys' Sclool, have been successful in the Mountain Ash County School scholarship exam- ination. Their positions on the list, in order of merit, are as follows:—Gwyn Bevan, No. 1; David Trevor Evans. No. 2; George Stanley Davies, No. 5. IN MEMORIAM. At Tabernacle C.M. Church on Sunday evening a me- morial service in respect of the late Mr. Richie Lewis, Elizabeth Street, was held. A sermon was preached by the Rev. W. Jonee, pastor. Special hymns and an anthem were verv well rendered THE DEAD MUSICIAN. At Beth- ania Welsh Congregational Church on Sunday evening the "Dead March was played in memory of the late Mr. Harry Evans. Liverpool. The organist was Mr. Haydn Woods, and the preacher for the day was the Rev. D. T. Morgan, of Bala-Bangor College. SUCCESS. The following pupils of Mr. Tom Morgan, Ann Street, passed the examination held by the V.C.M. at Car- diff last week with honours: -Francis Clifford Crowle obtained his diploma of A.V.C.M.. and Gwenddydd May Maddocks passed her elementary exam- ination. both in pianoforte playing. This reflects credit on their teacher. INQUEST. Mr. R. J. Rhys, coroner, conducted an inquiry at the Police Station on Wednesday into the death of William Lewis Hughes, a haulier, residing at William Street, and employed at the Dowlais-Cardiff Colliery. Evi- dence was given to the effect that he died as the result of an accident sus- tained on Saturday morning last. A verdict of "Accidental death was returned. S.W.M.F. A general meeting of the members of the Abercynon Lodge of the S.W.M.F. was held at the Lesser Hall on Tuesday evening. Guardian W C Dyer presided. The half-yearlv balance sheet was discussed, and the auditors (Messrs. J. R. Morgan and Edward Jones) gave their report. The statement showed a good balance on the half-vear's work. The secretary, Councillor Chas. Maddox. gave an address showing that satisfacto-y progress had been made both financially ani in membership. Dele- gates attended from the Ariel Greffin, Abertillerv. and appealed for financial assistance. The delegates' report upon disputes in the district was given by Ir. John R. Morgan, who also spoke on the question of the appointment of mine examiners. Mr. W. Jenkins gave the district delegates' report.

"The COSMOs "-Some of Them. (Photo by Mr T. Jenkins, Mountain Ash.) f Not a mushroom, but of quiet steady growth and adding to its members every week is The Cosmo Club." The photograph above will give some slight idea of this wonderful organization. It is peculiarly conservative (no politics meant) and jealous of its st rict.lv guarded rights. Some time ago the Duke of Westminster urged the public i to find a fund of £ 100,000 for the sup- port of athletics and the finding of all British Champions. Thus the reason of the Cosmos and a determination to do something for the cause. There are sections to suit all tastes, from cricket, football, swimming, polo ponies, poetry, music, foils, single stick, base ball. and trotting, galloway or any other name- able sports or otherwise. Whoever hit on the name of Cosmo was a happy soul, and would-be humourists are in- vited to copy. Last week, at Black- pool. two of the members did well in the prize list at foils. The great hope of the Cosmos is to find a White Hope. A splendid exhibition of swimming at Barry was given by the members, and the Dover-Calais triers are warned of an attempt at the Channel in the near future. A few days ago Mr Reuben Mann, one of the founders, returned from a tour of South Devon and gave an interesting lecture on "Geoponics," thus helping to develop the brains as well as the muscles of the members. The membership now numbers over 150. If any shunters or gentlemen would like to join please send names to Cosmo, "Leader" Office, Mountain Ash.

Messrs. Thomas George, brother-in-law; David Powell, brother; Howell Powell, brother; Mrs. Lloyd, sister; Mrs. Bartlett, sister; Mrs. Perkins, sister- in-law; Johnnie Hughes and Maldwyn Hughes, nephews; Miss Annie Hughes, niece. The Rev. W. S. Thomas, Jerusa- lem, and the Rev. D. Davies, Carmel, were present. CANAAN, MISKIN. Canaan Con- gregational Sunday School held its anniversary services on Sunday under the direction of Mr. Richard Matthews. Organist, Miss Elsie Sidford. Presi- dents: Morning, Mr. Thomas Brad- wick. senior deacon; afternoon, Mr. J J. H. Longman; evening, Mr. J. H. Button, superintendent of the school. The following took part: -Recitations, rank Profit, Cyril Robins, Teddy Allen, Reggie Whelan, Clifford Mann, Leslie Clancy, George Robins, Teddy Lewis, Ernest Mann, Johnny Lewis, Clifford: Robins. Martin Tangle, Maria Howe, Ethel Bradwick, Doris Thomas, Florrie Mann, Cissie Meredith, Morfydd Evans, Winnie Dash, Winnie Harrison, Lily Mann. Solos, Tommy Morris, Mary Cribb, Effie Thorne, Hilda Thomas. Eliza England, and Mr. Woolridge. Quartette, Mrs. Matthews and friends.— On Monday the annual school treat and parade was held. The tray-holders were: Mrs. John Thomas. Miss Lewis, Mrs. Robins, Ifrs. Payne, Mrs. Heath, Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Vaughan. Helpers, Mrs. Welsford, Mrs. Button, Mrs. Mann, Mrs. Heath, Mrs. Lewis. Mrs. Cousins, Mrs. Matthews. Stewards, Mr. Mann, Mr. Thomas, Mr. Price, Mr. Heath. Mr. Longman, Mr. Brad- wick, Mr. Jenkins, Edgar Robins. Clifford Mann, Ernest Mann, Mr. Wool- ridge. After tea sports were indulged in a field, kindly lent by Mr. James, Llan Farm. PENUEL FORWARD MOVEMENT. -On Sunday the twentieth anniversary of the above movement was held, when a choice selection of musical and literary items were given by the Sunday School choir and children. The meetings were well attended. Mr. George Whittaker, one of the elders, presided over the morning meeting; the pastor, the Rev. E. T. Williams, in the afternoon, and Mr. A. A. Mossel in the evening. Re- citations, etc., were given bv Emily Jones, Peggy Marsh, Susie Garret, Lucy Long, Percy Long, Catherine Thomas, R. John Bunnev, Harriet Maud Evans, Freddy Evans," Doris Holly, Bessie Long, May Evans. Duet, Cein- wen Harris and Jennie Brown. Recita- tions, etc., Laura Waterman, Melvyn Holly, Evelyn Cole, Rosie Ricketts. Dulcie Andrews, Ivy Jones, Beatrice Morris, Brinley Taylor, Esther Hole, 1 Doris Holly, Ivy Jakeaway, Phyllis Jones. Florrie and Annie Price, Rosie Williams, Gwladys Harris, Florrie Morris, Milly Waterman, Phyllis Jones. and C. Brewer, Merthvr Vale. Mrs. E. T. Williams gave "The King's Message." Further contributions bv Alice Sylvester and Doris Holly. Duet, Jennie Brown and Ceinwen Harris. Recitations, etc., R. H. Marsh, Mary Jane Moore, Lettv Thomas, Hubert Watts. Duet, Mrs: Williams and Mr. Evan Jones. Recitations, etc., William Marsh. Vera Jones, Florrie Garrett, and R. May Williams. Several choruses were given by the choir under the con- ductorship of Messrs. Jonathan Phillips and Evan Jones. Mr. S. H. Howell, Gelli -Rhiiidda, presided at the organ. The various items were of a high merit. This was one of the best series of meet- ings held in Penuel. Great credit is due to the teachers and musical leaders for their labours among the children.