The Aberdare Leader

GREAT REDUCTION In PRICES < of MUSIC. is. Dance or Song J i> Albums, 7 £ d. I ij| VICTOR FREED, } Mountain Ash. j 71 n"rL"rLn-r'-n_rr" 'J j

ABERAMAN. THE ANNIVERSARY services of the Primitive Methodist Church were held on Sunday last. The preacher was the Rev. G. Windiam. father of the Rev. S. Windram, circuit minister. PERSONAL. Mr. David Lewis, 24 Brynheulog, formerly assistant secre- taiy, has been appointed secretary of the Y.M.C.A. department at the Aber- aman Institute, instead of Mr. T. J. Davies, Gladstone Street. M* James Stephens has been appointed assistant secretary.

ABERAARE. WELSH DRAMA. The committee of the Aberdare. Welsh Drama Eis- teddfod have not yet decided to aban- don or postpone the event. At a com- mittee meeting held on Tuesday, it was decided to defer decision for a I month. I OBITUARY. Oi August 30tii Miss Lilian Manning, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Manning. Pembroke Street. passed away at the Cardiff Infirmary at the age of 19 years. The interment took place on Wednesday at the Aberdare Cemetery. The officiating minister was the Rev. K. O. Carter, M.A. The chief mourners were the parents, grand- father and grandmother. Miss Marjorie Manning, sister: Mr. Jack Evans, fiance; Mrs. and Mr. George Manning. Mr and Mrs. Fred Manning, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Manning. Mr. and Mrs. Turner, Mr. and Mrs. Edwards. Mr. Jack Manning. cousin: Miss L. Mann- ing, cousin; Mrs. Davies, Mrs. Thomas, Miss May Thomas. Miss M. Griffiths. Miss Farr, Mr. Brown, Mr. Diirant, Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. Fair. The beavers were Mr. Bartlett, fr. S. Bath. Mr. I Frank Mears, Mr. Kewcombe. fr. Al- bert Evans, Mr. D. Lloyd Evans. Wreaths were sent by her father and mother; Mr. Jack Evans, Aunt Rose and Uncle Taek, Uncle Fred and Aunt Emma. Uncle George and Aunt Sarah.. Aunt Harriett and Mrs. Barton. Misses I Emily Davies and Lizzie Bosley. Bournemouth; Misses Ralph. Ilfra- combe; the Aberdare Empire .Staff: S Bath. Mrs. Phillips. Dean Street; Mrs. Prosser. Weatheral Street and Mrs. Thomas, Pembroke Street; May Farr. Mr. and Mrs. J. Harris, Farrington.

LLWYOCOED. ARTIFICLVL TEETH.—Mr. P. Rake attends Mr. Berry's (Hairdresser;, Tre- cynon, every Monday from 2 to 8 p.m. Patients visited at own home, if desired.

CWMDARE, WEDDING. A quiet wedding took place at Merthyi Register Office on Saturday, the contracting parties being Mr. Evan Howells. Queen Street, Civdi- dare, and Miss Sarah A. Williams, of 5 Timothy Row, Cwmbach. The bride t was nicely attired. After the ceremony a number of friends attended the wedd- ing breakfast at the bride's home. I

MOUNTAIN ASH. A LARGE ASSORTMENT of new and second-hand piaiios must be cleared, owing to alterations.- Victor Freed, 5!* Oxford Street, Mountain Ash. I STILL ■SACRIFICING—-Uent*' and youths' outfitting at. Mac's Sale Deb- i I)erate AMBULANCE. Messrs. Luther] Lewis, William 1. Lewis, and M ichaei j Cieary, members of the local St John Ambulance Corps, have been trans- ferred from the South Wales district; to the- seat of war. LO1'AL FOOTBALLERS. — At the j meeting of the Mountain Ash Rugby I Football Club on Wednesday evening at the Duffryn Hotel, it was decided to abandon the fixtures for the coining ¡ season, in deference to the wishes of t Lord Roberts. Well done. Old Firm. CONTRIBUTION. — The workmen at Messrs. Nixon's Collieries have! given 6d. per man and 3d. each boy j to the Prince of Wales' War Fund, j Also it has been carried without one I dissentient to again give 6d. each man t and 3d. per boy. PARISH CHURCll. — Holy Corn- I munion was celebrated in St. lalgaret 9 i Church last Sunday morning at 3 o clock; Matins and Holy Litany were I sung at 11 o'clock. Evensong was in- j toned by the Rev. T. J Morgan The (,;anf!,ules TT-ere SU"K to Woodward in D. lhe vicar preached an eloquent, sermon to a crowded congregation. The collections for the Prince of Wales' Fund amounted to over .£15. YOU'RE BOUND TO GO—all Mac's stock is bound to go—see you have some before it's all gone. GOING AWAY. Mr. John H. Fletcher, Duffryn Hotel, is leaving Mountain Ash for Cardiff (to-day). He takes with' him the best wishes of his numerous friends. FUNERAL. The interment of Elizabeth, wife of Mr. William Beynon, 27 Ton Coch Terrace, Cefn Pennar. took place in Caegarw Cemetery on Tuesday. The deceased was 48 years ot age," and was greatly respected. She leaves a sorrowing husband and six children. Mr. T. Narbett, Newtown, leaves a sorrowing husband and six children. Mr. T. Narbett, Newtown, conducted the ceremony at the grave, side. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. Frank Mills and Mr. David Evaus. PERSONAL. At the Duffryn Hotel on Thursday Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Jones were presented with an elegant cuffcry cabinet on their marriage, and their departure to America. Mr. D. Jeffrey Morgan, conductor of the Moun- tain Ash Concert Party, presided, and handed over the gift to the re- cipient The following members of the T)arty Gwilym Hitcb- lIJg", Sum Deverill, Ben Davies, Pennar Williams, J. M. Bennett, and W. Bad- ham. Both Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Jones responded in grateful terms. INTERMENT. The funeral of Mr. Thoniai4 Francis Oliver. 5 Ffrwd Cres- cent, took place in Maesyrarian Ceme- tery on Wednesday afternoon. The deceased was 45 years of age. The officiating minister was the Rev. T. J. Morgan. The chief mourners were: The wilow; Mr. Herbert Oliver, Leo- minster, brother; Mr. H. Oliver, Leo- minster. brother, and Mrs. Poulton. Kington. sister; also Messrs. W. H. Phillips, E. Element, D. Lewis, Willie Davies. and Frank Williams. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. Frank Mills and Mr. David Evans. THE QUARTERLY MEETING of Rhos (B.) Sunday School was held on Sunday last. Mr. Thomas Edmunds, president of the Welsh Baptist Union, was in the chair. The following took part: —Doris Coles, John Clifford Davies. Ben Davies, Gwladys May Mo'rgan, Mary Hughes, Annie Reed, J. W. ■ Evans, Blodwen Evans, Jennie Evans, D. Pennar Williams, Annie Tucker, John Williams, Teifi Davies, Minnie M. Jones (Abercwmboi), Miss S. Davies. and Miss A. M. Dando (Aber- aman). The superintendent of the Sun- day School is Mr. W. U. Williams, M-A, secretary, Mr. James Williams. The collection will be handed over to the Prince of Wales' Relief Fund. FUNERAL. — The interment of the late Mr. William Edwards, Blackberry Place, Cefn Pennar, took place at Maes- yrarian Cemetery last Thursday after- I noon. The chief mourners were: Messrs. T. J. Edwards, brother; William Mor- gan, brother-in-law; Thomas Evans, uncle; David T. Evans, uncle; J. W. Evans. cousin; David James, uncle; David T. Evans, uncle; Evari Evans, J. Evans, and B. Roberts, cousins; J. Lewis and J. T. Davies. Floral tributes II were received from Mrs. W. Morgan. sister; Friends at Cefnpennar; Mr. 1 Reynolds, Cefn Pennar Hotel: Mrs. G. Williams, Greenfield; Mrs. J. Lewis and Mrs W, Dyer, Blackberry Place: Mrs. D. vV. Flower, Cefn Pennar, and Mrs. L. George. The funeral arrange- ments were carried out bv Mr. Frank Mills and Mr. David Evans CONCERT HELP. A tremendous programme was presented to the great 1 audience at the New Empire last Sun- 1 day evening to augment the Prince of t Wales Fund. It had been arranged by Mr. Perry, the manager. The chairman < of the Council, Mr. Griffith Evans, J.P., < presided. The management displayed several beautiful films, and the Moun- tain Ash olunteer Band (Mr. Willie Greenwood) gave selections. The Moun- tain Ash Concert Party, conducted by Mr. D- Jeffrey Morgan, and accom- panied by Mr. Jack Webber. also con- iributed greatly to the splendid pro- gramme. Miss Gertrude Mulvey, Miss Davies, Miss Annie Mav Mulvey, Miss ] Lewis., Madame Davies, Mr. Mog Ed- wards party, Mr. Harrv Evans. Mr. J. < Edwards. Air. Williams, Miss A. M. 1 Dando. Miss S. A. Williams and Mr. I i F. Watkins also rendered valuable ser- vice. The chairman and Mr. Ted MacGregor addressed the meeting. WORKMEN AND THE WAR, — The workmen at Messrs. Nixon Collieries held a meeting at the Institute on Sunday afternoon, fr. Gwilym Wil- liams presiding. lie called upon Coun- cillor J. Powell, one of the members of • the deputation who had met the manage- ment. to give his report. Dealing with I' the extra hour question Mr. Powell said that the management had told the deputation that as much coal as was possible to get was required for the Navy. He strongly advised the men to work the extra hour, and -go help in their .own way the people of Belgium and France who were fighting for their very existence.—Mr. Enoch Morrell followed, < and he advocated the working of the extra hour. It was the duty of every tuan to stand nobly by his'country iii 'I this grave hour of peril.—A number of questions were asked, and in reply to one person Mr, Powell said he did not believe the Colliery Companies were stocking coal. They were getting rid of all 01 it, except the small coal, which they could not. at present sell.—Several workmen contended that Messrs. Nixon ought to pay the. wives and dependents of their workmen who had joined the of their workmen who had joined the Army, in the same manner as Messrs. Guest", Keen, and Nettlefold and other! companies had done.—After further discussion the meeting decided, with very tew dissentients, to continue work- I iug tiie extra hour WEDDING. — Mr. and Mrs. \V. rJ Hillnian, 24 Edward Street, cele. biatecl on Tuesday the 2oth anniversary of t.ieir wedding. Their wedding bells were rung on September 1st, 1889, and the ceremony was performed at St. I WRS\\TAhTUrc1!. Vicar Lloyd. I ER. ONAL.—Mr J. S. Mugford has ,jeen appointed to represent South Wfues at the lorthcoming annual confer- ence or the, Kingdom Railwav I Temperance Lnion. Mr Mugford is penuips host Icnown locally in bis capa- of tho Cosmo Club. I'- ^AL.—The interment ot Miss VfiUVVe £ Evan,s' daughter of Mr and lIt^. Evan Kvans, Mountain Ash man.iger ot the Darran Las Branch', t wrmbach Co-operative, took place m Aberdare Cemetery on Monday after- ''oon- officiating minister was the uev. J. 0. Jenkins, ex-pastor of Nodd- ia, Mountain Ash. The funeral ar- rangements were carried out by Mr J' tank Mills and Mr David Evans. NEW I HEATHE.—A popular pro- gramme is presented this week at the Workmen s Theatre. A huge variety of first class pictures is always to be ob- tained at this house. Variety turns are, however, the main thing, and amongst the .splendid list of artistes, there must be singled out Mr Geo. loung, the expert blind musician. The fonr Blairs are excellent dancers, and 1 byll and Joe Lipton give a pretty show in musical items. Rio and Pim combine comedy and acrobatics, and are well received. A change for next week is on the programme (see advertise- ment column). Mr Curnow has a great surprise and a first class treat. WAR AND WHAT ABOUT IT? The streets of Mountain Ash since the early hours of Monday have pre- sented the Hveliest spectacle. The Re- cruiting Ohice has been overworked. 178 having been passed in three days. Another batch of police has been des- patched, and this only shows the help a little tr&ining wili do. P.S. Ryan j only commenced a few days ago to in- struct the bovs in rifle drill. The im- mediate result is. four of them, P.C.'s I Kirbv, Gooding. Soper and Tom Hene- bery have all been drafted to the Gren- adier Guards. London. Mr Tom Millar, Architect, has lent his offices as a re cruiting station. Mr Ted MacGregor has done similar service with his shop, nd Councillor W. H. Morgan, Solicitor, Aberdare, has nobly come to the front with his services. Mr Tom Sloper, a member of the Mountain Ash Vol. Club Committee, has volunteered and been accepted for the front. Mr Mog Williams (Electrician) has been trans- ferred to the front. Young Mansell is one of the proud boys of the Highflyer, which sent the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse to the bottom. G.W.R.T.U.—A contingent of the local branch journeyed to Ross on Saturday, wliere an" "Emergency War District Conference" was held. A good many delegates from other towns also attended. Messrs. J. Reynolds and J. S Mugford attended from Mountain Ash. [t was decided to have the annual trip to Loirjon on September 2(ith, if the exigencies of war permit. The delegates were deputed to bring back the hearty congratulations of the whole of the conference to Mr J. K. Brooks on his recent appointment as J.P. for Glamorgan. Mr Brooks has heen the President of the Mountain Ash branch of G.W.R.T.U. since its inauguration some 10 years ago. I COSMO CLT-II.-At a special meet- ing it was decided to abandon the Foot- ball Team and all other sports sections until the war ceases. The president eery strongly put it that all their efforts to promote sport and physical and mental development were for the I ,ole purpose of preparing the members tor an emergency such as the present me. All members could, now utilise -ueh beneiits that they had derived from the various sections of the club for the protection of their homes and the Em- Dire. Sports and games must always cake a sec.ondp.ry place to national de- fence. His views were unanimously endorsed by all present. At the time )f writing half a dozen have already ^one to the recruiting office at Aber- jai-e. FAGGOT SUPPER.—About 80 sat down to an excellent faggot supper on Fhursdav evening last at the Cressellv Arms. The room was nicely decorated ivith Union Jacks and patriotic mottoes. An excellent table was prepared by the host and hostess (Mr and Mrs Rees Thomas), after which was held an ex- elIpnt .smoker, at which the following took part:—Toast, King and Royal family; overture, Mr Jack Webber; songs, Messrs. Moses Jenkins, Tom I Walton, Jack Ward, and Watkin Phil- ips' A heran um): whistling solo, Mr. Tack Harris: comic song, Mr D. C. Davies song. Mr D. West; trio, Messrs r enkin, Walton and Phillips; song, Mr Samuel Davies; song, Mr Richard Tarman: duet, Messrs Walton and Jen- kins; toast, Host and Hostess (Mr and Mrs Rees Thomas), replied to by host; glep, section of Mountain Ash Male VOice Party. Finale, National An- them

PENRHIWGF IBER. A LARGE ASSORTMENT of new and second-hand pianos must be cleared, wing to alterations—Victor Freed, 59 Dxford Street, Mountain Asl* WANTED. Correspondent for the "Aberdare Leader" at Peiirhiwceiber.— Apply "Leader" Office, Aberdare. W H LS F: HOSPITAL BEDS. We learn that Mrs. Jones, Tanybryn, has generousiy contributed £ 100 towards the Welsh* Hospital. Many institutions and individuals can testify to this lady's generosity and her deep devotion to her nation. AT BETHESDA English Baptist C.E. Society a successful annniversary was held Oil Sunday last. Rev. E. C. Gam- ble, of Aberaman, President of the District, officiated both morning and evening. At 2.30 Mr Field, of Aber- cynon, presided. Recits by Martha England, Edith Morris, Maggie Harris, Flossie C'artwright, Gwen Morris, Mir- iam Roberts, J,il Morris, Clara Price, Beatrice Can-, Phyllis Jones, Maggie Peregrine. Elsie Jones, Mona Pearce, Cassie Jones, Elsie Williams, Ada Price, and Maggie Kenvin. Solos, Doris Thomas, Rebecca Rees, Gwen Morris, Nollio Griffiths, and Miss Stephens, of Aberaman. On Monday a tea was held. NATIONAL RELIEF FUND. On Sunday a sermon was preached at St. Winifred's Parish Church by the Rev. J. R. Jones, B.A., Vicar, on The Triumph of Faith in Times of Trouble." the text being Psalm xxvii., 13. In the course of his sermon the rev. gen- tleman said: "The Book of Psalms describes most accurately our joys and sorrows, our hopes and fears. Psalm 27 was composed by David when he was in the midsL of his troubles, but David realized the nearness of God. God at the present time seems to be absent from us, but though He seems to be so far from us He is perhaps nearest to us." The preacher then proceeded to speak on David's distress and David's faith. After dealing with the nature and object of the Psalmist's faith the rev. gentleman remarked: "This awful war, in which England stands for jus- tive and liberty and the trustworthiness of solemn pledges given between nation and nation, demands great faith to find the good that is to come out of the agony and suffering connected with it. The prevailing indifference in the church to-day is due to lf.ck of taith. and as a consequence we are called upon t > endure God's discipline. Let us fol- low his noble example and draw near to God." During the day the sum of tla 2s. 2d. was collected for the Prince of Wales' National Relief Fund. 'ILI

ABERCYNON. A LARGE ASSORTMENT of new and second-hand pianos must be cleared, owing to alterations.—Victor Freed, 59 Oxford Street, Mountain Ash. THE WAR. Prayer meetings are being held Pach night during this week at Tabernacle Welsh C.M. Chapel Inter- cessory prayers are offered on behalf of those who are on the battlefield. BOY SCOUTS. During the last week-end the local Boy Scouts, in charge of Scoutmaster Arthur Blomley, made a series of parades in the district, and collected en route in aid of the Prince of Wales' Fund. ACCIDENT. On Monday evening whilst going home to his residence near Lock Street, Mr. John Edwards, a native of Garneddwen. near Corris, slipped into the Canal Locks, but fortunately was not badly injured. PROTEST A letter protesting against holding sacred concerts on Sun- day evenings was issued by the local Free Church Council last week, and was read at each place of worship in Abercynon on Sunday night. TABERNACLE. On Sunday last Ir. D. T. Morgan, of Abercynon. a stu- dent at Bala Theological College, preached at Tabernacle Welsh C.M. Church to large congregations. Mr. Morgan is a most acceptable preacher. ABERCYNON RESERVE PRO- MOTED. News has arrived that P.C. Hancock, a reserve, who left Abercynon for Taunton at the beginning of the war, has been promoted to Lance- Corporal of the Somersetshire Light Infantry. DEPARTURE. On Thursday last Mr. Tudor Davies, M.E.. manager of the local colliery, left Abercynon to take up his new duties as sub-agent at Dowlais. Ir. F. W. Davies, the newly- appointed manager, has taken up his duties as his successor.. MARRIAGE. On Thursday last a very pretty but quiet wedding was solemnised at Treorchy, the contracting parties being fr. David Parry, assis- tant surveyor to the Council, residing at Glancynon Terrace, and Miss Alice Cove, of Treorchy. After the wedding ceremony a. sumptuous breakfast was partaken of at the Central Hotel, Car- diff. BALLOT. On Thursday and Friday la ballot was taken at the Dowlais-Car- diff Colliery, Abercynon, to decide whether mine examiners be appointed for the colliery or not. The tellers were Mr. George Ferguson, Mr. J. Price, and Mr. Henry Evans. The ballot re- sulted as follows —For the appointment of mine examiners. 1,089; against, 389. There were 35 spoilt votes. CYNGHOR EGLWYSIG. Cynhali- wyd cyfarfod hwylus dan nawdd yr adran leol o Gynghor yr Eglwysi Rhyddion nos Wener diweddaf yn Cax- mel (W.). Cymerwyd y gadair gan Mr. Edward Howells, a tliraddodwyd anercb- iad da iawii gan y Parch. R. S. Thomas. Anerchwyd y cyfarfod hefyd gan y Parch. E. D. Thomas, Carmel; Parch. T. Watcyn Jones. Mynydd Seion; Mr. George Jones, a Mr. Johnson Edwards. MEETING. On Wednesday, 30th August, a general meeting of all work- men employed at the Dowlais-Cardiff Colliery was held at the Lesser Hall, Guardian W. C. Dyer presiding. Mr. John Rees Morgan, checkweigher, gave the district delegate report. The question of making a levy on the work- men towards helping the Prince of Wales' National Fund was discussed. It was decided to call a mass meeting of all workers to make arrangements for the lew. EMPIRE* CHARITY CONCERT. — On Sunday evening a very successful sacred concert was held at the Empire. the proceeds of which will be handed over to the Prince of Wales' Relief Fund. The programme, which had been arranged by the manager, Mr. Thatcher, consisted of the following items:-Sol)g, "My Dearest Heart," Miss J. Stanley; recitation. "Charge of the Light Brigade," fr. William John Phillips, Aberaman: violin solo, "Romance," Air. John Lloyd. Treex-noii song, "The Volunteer Organist," Mr. Thomas Evans, Abercynon; song, "Good Bye," Miss Jean Stanley; selection bv the Abercynon Brass Band, led bv 'Band- master Williams, "There's a dear land" song. "The poor wandering one/' Miss M. A. Barry, Aberaman: song, "Guardian Angel," Mr. Daniel Powell. Abercynon; mandoline solo. Signor Gallani; song, "Young Brigade." Mi. L. Bishop. Mountain Ash. A solo sung by a soldier, "Alfreds." of Mountain Ash, was greatly appreciated. Selec- tions were rendered by the orchestra, led by Mr. J. Lloyd. The accompanist was Mr. Barry, of Aberaman. War slides were also shown The sum of £ 4 18s. 7d. will be handed over to the Fund. ST. JOHN AMBULANCE. On Tues- day evening the local division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade held a general meeting at t he Workmen's In- stitute. The chair was occupied bv Sergeant H. Evans, who gave the report of the St-. DavicPs Centre meeting of the St. John Ambulance Association held m Cardiff on August 21st.. At this meeting the reports of the Executive Officers on the. mobilisation of members of the Brigade were received, and the best methods of organisation for the future discussed. Sergeant Evans stated that excellent work was being done by the other divisions of the Association, ;?nd he trusted that the Abercynon division would unite in the cause and do its utmost in this crisis. Arrange- meats were made for organising classes to train the members, and also for mobilising members for service at home and abroid. The following members of the local brigade volunteered for for- i eign -Messrs. Francis Howells, Hugh Jones, Walter Jackson, W. H. i Thomas. Henry Evans, Evan Rees Ed- wards, Albert Pugh, and William Mor- gan. The following volunteered as Home Hospital Reserves: Messrs, Gwilym Griffiths,- William Griffiths. Wil- liam Powell, D. J. Davies, Owen Evans. James Crowley, and Charles W. Gregory.

YNYSYBWL. JERUSALEM C.M. CHAPEL. On Sunday last the pulpit at the above- named chapel was occupied by Dyfed, the Archdruid. APPOINTMENT. Mr. Gomer Evans. Brynamlwg. Ynysybwl, has been appointed trained certificated teacher at the Trealaw Council Schools under c v*™^w^?T.r"^ucation Committee. YNY SYB\\L MIXED CHOIR, — The choir has been re-formed, and it has been decided to enter for the Aber- cynon Eisteddfod. Mr. W. S. Jones has been re-elected conductor. PERSONAL. Mr. Edward Jones (junior), Tynywern, has now returned home from the hospital at Cardiff, where he had undergone an operation for appendicitis. He is making good 1 progress. 6 RECRUITING AT Y'NYSYBWL. — There has been a splendid local re, spons? to Lord Kitchener's appeal to join the Army. During the last few weeks upwards of a hundred men have joined ome branch or other of His Majesty s Regular Army or the Terri- tonal Force. WEDDING On Thursday last, August 27th, the wedding took place at the Register Office, Pontypridd, of Mr. Rhys Davies, Coffee Tavern, New Road. and Miss Cassie Jones, of w Robert ir r ^"desmaid was Miss Martha Jones, sister of the bride, while the bridegroom was attended bv Mr R Turner. ) AMBULANCE MEN FOR THE FSONT^-Messrs. J. B. E^ans,T?18 Robert Street, and David Oliver Jones, ly^ywcrn, were notified on Saturdav last to proceed to Cardiff on Sundav morning en route for ambulance duty in France with the detachment of the St. John Ambulance Brigade. On ilrrival at Cardiff they were greatly disappointed to find that owing to arriving rather late two other men who had been held in reserve had been put on in their places. Other members of the local Brigade had also volunteered for the Front. They have all been warned to hold themselves in readiness, 4Lnd a call is expected shortlv. PRINCE OF WALES' FUND—The inhabitants of Ynysybwl have decided to do all that is possible to assist the F^ind raised by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales towards the dependents of the soldiers and sailors engaged in the war. On Monday, August 24th, a public meeting was held to consider the ways and means of raising subscriptions, etc. Mr. Jones occupied the chair, and speeches were delivered by Dr. W. Washington David, The Glog; Coun- cillors David Rogers, Ynysybwl; John Powell, Ty Cynon, Miskin, Mountain Ash. and Mr. Arthur Pincombe, clerk to the District Council. Mr. Gwilvm Jones, solicitor, Mountain Ash, who is the local secretary of the Soldiers and Sailors' Orphans' Fund, also ad- dressed the meeting. It was decided that a general committee be formed to con- sist of all the persons present, and also an executive committee to consist of all the local Councillors, members of the Board of Guardians, head teachers. ministers of the different denominations. employers of labour, secretaries of Friendly Societies, and the local officer- of the Miners' Federation, The following officials were appointed:— Chairman of Committee, Dr. Wash- ington David; treasurer, Mr. Edward Jones, J.P.; secretaries, Messrs. T. J. Davies and D. T. Jarman, B.Sc.-Oli Monday last the Ynysybwl Prize Band paraded the streets and made collections towar Is the Fund. CRICKET. On Saturday last the Ynysybwl First Cricket Eleven were opposed to the Barry Alpha Cricket Club. Only six of the latter team turued up, and the full complement was made up by substitutes on the field. Owing to the colliers working the extra hour the attendance at the match was rather meagre. The scores were as follows: — Ynysybwl: M. W. Morgan, b H. Evans. f2.; Robert H. Pugh, b. H. Evans, 4; Harold Evans, b. 1. Morgan, 0; Rees Hopkins, b. H. Evans, 17; Llewelyn Williams, b. H. Evans, 12; Evan Owen, c. and b. Morris, 4; John Lloyd, b Morris, 1; Timothy Davies, c. Wat- kins, b. Morris, 0; Tom Evans, c. and b. Morgan, 7; Albert E. Holligan, not out. 8; Edgar B. Thomas, run out, 2; extras, 10; total, 67. Barry Alpha: M Andrews, b. Llewelyn Williams, 2; C. Morris, c. T. Davies, b. E. Owen, 6; G. Eynon, c. Pugh, b. E. Owen, 2: VV. Perry, b. Llewelvn Williams, 0; I. Morgan, b. Llewelyn Williams, 1; H. Evans, b. Llewelyn Williams, 0; H. J. Evans. b. Llewelyn Williams, 0; Tom Thomas, b. Llewelyn Williams. 0; Emlyn Jones, run out, 0; T. Watkins, b. Llewelyn Williams, 1; Emrys Thomas, not out, 1; extras, 2; total. 15. Th3 bowling averages were for: Ynysy- bwl: Llewelyn Williams, seven wickets I for seven runs; IE-vaia Owen, two wickets for six runs. For Barry Alpha: Morris, 3 wickets for seven runs; Evans, 4 wickets for 23 runs. A collection was taken on the field in aid of the Prince of Wales' Fund for the dependents of the soldiers and sailors,

"Weare gone to the land of the blest From the region of sorrow and night, We have snatched immortality's vest And mantled our spirits with light." -An epitaph in a Welsh churchyard.

Inoo" WILL BE PAID by Victor Freed, V t Oxford Street, Mountain Ash, to the Prince of Wales' Fund if anyone can prove that he has taken back any furniture belonging to a Reservist or anyone else serving his country since the declaration of war. There is a rumour about the district that Victor Freed has done so. It is a wil- ful lie, and circulated, no doubt, with the idea of damaging his reputation. Anyone caught repeating or attempting to spread the rumour will be dealt with according to law. (Signed) VICTOR FREED, 4 Oxford St., Mountain Ash. New Theatre MOUNTAIN ASH. IMPORTANT ATTRACTION! Ventom Swift's Record-breaking No. I Company in that Real Ripping REVUE, ALL ABOARD' Latest Songs. Pretty Girls. Clever Comedy Expert Dancing. The latest Song Hits. CALL AT H EYNON (MOUNTAIN ASH) THIS WEEK To See the Prices and Quality of his Goods. MAKE HAY WHILE THE SUN SHINES. MAKE FOR J^mvicIL May WHILE is HIS -I&MAWR! ON BARGAINS FOR MEN WHO WANT SUITING » YOUNG MEN „ „ REAL REDUCTIONS DURING THE y -m]Lqe, OXFORD STREET.

ABERDARE CINEMA. Mondays Tuesday & Wednesday, September 7, 8, & 9. Thursday, Friday Saturday, Somber ID, 1t & 12. A Fascinating Society Drama' rvi AWM- He ar t of Kathleen.' Marie Corelli's famous Novel in Pictures. A Stirring Irish Drama. Clai»h:e yw'r Pyn. TIME AND PRICES AS USUAL. Cla.i*lx:ess tine Mff M3M I Ispvioet for Sunday Next. HIGHLAND Place Unitarian Church, -nL Aberdare. Morning at 11, Even- ing at 6. Preacher: Rev. E. T. Evans, Pastor.

-== Aberdare Education Committee. & On Wednesday, Mr. Geo. Powell in the chair. Other members present were: Mrs. Davies (vice-chairman), Messrs. Evan Jones (Aberaman), Og- wen Williams, David Davies, D. J. Thomas, Owen Powell, A. P. Jones, T. Walter Williams, with Mr T. Botting (director) and Mr Tom D. Jones (assist- ant director). The War. Mr. T. Walter Williams moved -a re- solution similar to that moved at the Council bv Mr W. R- Morgan, reported in another column, granting sums ol money to the dependents or teachers who night volunteer for active service, and guaranteeing that their places would be kept open for them on their return. Mr. Williams said he would like to extend this privilege to any female teachers who might desire to j join the Red Cross Society. Mr Ogwen Williams, in seconding, said that some teachers had had mili- tary training at their colleges, Bangor College in particular. Every induce- ment ought to be offered the teachers to volunteer for service at this juncture, and it should be made plain that they would not suffer re promotions, etc. Mr D. J. Thomas supported. Mrs. Davies said that as a member of the Red Cross Society she would like ta support the motion Five or six male teachers had already offered their services for home defence, but not for foieign service. The motion was unanimously carried. Provision of Meals. The Director said that a circular had been received from the Board of Edu- ca ion regarding the Provision of Meals Act, IfJI4, which had ow become law. this Act abolished certain provisions in the old Act. The amount to be spent was not limited now to a half- penny rate, and half the total amount spent would be refunded by the Board •1 Education. The circular asked the Committee to prepare an organisation which would enable them to serve meals to necessitous children when the need arose. Mr A. P. Jones asked if the need had arisen in any part of the district yet, and the Director said he had made en- quiries of the head teachers, who had replied in the negative. No School Collection. Mr D. Llewelyn Griffiths, secretary of the local War Fund, asked the Educa- tion Committee to organise a school col- lection in aid of the Fund. Mr Owen Powell opposed, adding that the people were giving in various direc- tions already, and the miners were making a levy of 6d. per week. He moved that no collection be allowed. r Mrs. Davies seconded. Mr A. P. Jones thought that this method would be a good one, to get children to take a personal interest in the Fund. The meeting divided and it was re- solved by a majority of one that no collection be allowed. Resignations. „ The Director said he had received 15 resignations to take effect on vaiious dates in September. Only one cei tifi- cated master had resigned, viz., Mr Dan Davies, Blaengwawr School, who had received an appointment on the staff of Bangor College. The other resignations were by 14 uncertificated teachers, who were leaving foi college. Mr T. Walter Williams moved that they congratulate Mr Dan Davies on his appointment, and this was seconded and carried. Appointments. The Director said he had appointed Miss Annie Jones, Cwmaman schools, and Miss Florence Hughes, Aman School, to the Open-air School. Mr J. O. Lewis, who had charge of the Stammering Class, was appointed I to the place of Mr Dan Davies. Ysgol Clandar. The negotiations for purchasing the land (for a new school) on the sIte. of allotment gardens in Gadlys naMng I now been completed, the chairman sai it was necessary to appoint an arcni- teet. Personally he was in favour or appointing a full-time architect to act in conjunction with the Council sur- veyor. After some discussion it was resolvea to advertise for an architect to carry out the. work on commission, as in previous cases. Tt was resolved that the name or the school be Glandar School. Chairman: Yes, Glandar, without the e. (Laughter.) St. Aberaman Parents' Request. A number of parents from Aberaman whose children attend the HIgher Standard School, applied for cheap tickets for their children to travel to and from the school. n Referred to the Tramways M>m- 811ttee. ¡

Mr Leslie Evans safe. In our last issuo we stated that Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Evans, Aberdare, had obtained no knowledge of the where- abouts of their eon Leslie, who was in Germany when the war broke out. Since then, however, the anxious par- ents have received a letter from their son. It was given by him to an Ameri- can gentleman who brought it from Nuremburg on August 24, and posted it in London. In th< course of the letter to his parents Mr. Leslie Evans writes: —"Although I am a prisoner in the hands of the Germans I am quite happy and comfortable, thanks to the kindly intervention of the American Consul at Nuremberg. With me are Mr. J. B. Dale, professor at the Royal Academy of Music, London, and his friend, Mr. F. Hughesdon, also of London. You need have absolutely no fear for me, and please don't worry. I am in good health and starting work again. We get exercise in the form of a daily morning constitutional round the walls, and an afternoon walk as well in the company of officials. In the evening domino tourneys o. < upy our attention. •If it be possible to giet monev through, the American Consul here will see that I don t starve. He hh an extremelv nice man, to whom I arc more than deeply grateful. As you may imagine, mv financial resources are practicallv ex- hausted." hausted."