The Aberdare Leader

Prince of Wales' Fund. Aberdare's Further Subscriptions. 9d10t^ -s Printetl list, £ 1,917 9s. W.' A. r- Edward Moses, Llwydcoed, 3- V^ar-T (monthly instal- Mr Lj 'vr C" B" Stanton, JJ3 3s.; (montM i Jac^son> Seaton Carew (C(1,! y contribution), £ 1; Bethesda BTX- Abernant, £ 2 10s.; Mr. G. Lla«'C *s"; ^r- John Rees, 9 W ^n'0i1r110 Cwmaman, £ 1; Mr. Howell, Solicitor, Aberaman, £ 3 "l'1 recynon Windsors A.F.C., pro- ee«s of match, £ 1- Bethel (B.), Aber- rant, £ 5 0s. 2d; Hen Dy Cwrdd Uni- arian Congregation, < £ 6 lis 7d.; Latfy ^,9 Habitation, Primrose League, £ 5; IV ripti°ns by Hirwain Residents, per .,?• David Jones, £ 64 Is. 10d.; Coun- cillor George D. Powell, £ 1 Is.; Mrs. ^avid Botting, Trecynon, £ 1 lg.; Mrs. «urge, 3 Brondeg Terrace, £ 1 is Waiter p Llewelyn, Bwllfa House! 5s.; Mr. D. E, Davies, 75 Gadlys Koad, £ 2 2s.; Carmel C.M. Church £ 1- Mr. W. Reynolds, Brynteg, £ 3' Church of England: collection i'n churches in parish, £ 21 19s. Id ■ c;ir»«> Congregational Chapel—Mr. TVI«W,q Phillips, £ 5 5s.; Mr. Morgan JS os.; Mr. W. J. Evans, £ 2 2s \E' and Mrs. Evan Williams, £ 2 2s •' M John Evans, Stuart Street, jRi ic"' ^r' D. Rees Jones, £ 1; Mr. R T T>; -M-1"* 10s 6d.; Mr. Richard Mo*rgan n°S8,erJ Koad, lfte.; Mrs. Reynolds Terrace, 10s.; Mr. John Jonas' 7 r,,udor bryn Street, 10s.; Rev. D STIv^, T,any" 10s.; Mr. Walter Thomas 8 P« 1 TanB' Terrace, 10s.; Mrs. James 1 View Mr. R«es Evans, 10s.- Mr« 10s.; 10s.; Mr. David Evans il 68 Evans, »* Mrs. David Eva^ Terrace! 10s.; Miss Powell, Dover £ terrace, Miss Davies, Gadlvs ft terrace, 10s.; Ihomas Landeg, 7J <5°ad' 10s.; Mr ascriptions, £ 17 7s.~ju{-; cother sub: cbapel i?l\ Sion Welsh M FlV1^11 Bridge H V, Mr- Rees Vm«l llott' Black T- £ el> Is.; Emp^yees, Aberdare p?°^' £ 3 3s '> tO ^DstalmonfN Co., Ticunway Electric^ 8,; Aberdare 1st weSlv y /\ud Destructor Post OfficJr o4.1«stalment» £ 1 is. j-} 3s.; Heolvfor Ti& lst instalment, tVnog Willin £ 1r. apt,st Chapel: Kev. °fcl 3s- 6d • M?S'T James John, 3s- 6d. • iir ir-names Williams, £ 1 Mr. Willi W1"— Evans, £ 1 l8.; Harris in m-jJoh-JV £ 1 ls- Mr- M. J. 10s. 6d M V'\ r-TTWilliam Sevan, David rU iA ir Harris, 10s.; Mr. 10s Mr T' V mil D,avid G"ffith6, James in ^r- Lewis Mr Tp'm i-j ,Qwilym Eees» 10s-; £ 1■ U^er F^dwards, 10s.; Mrs. E. Jones, Jiaiii Q Lemuel James, 10s.; Mr. Wil- 10 s 10s'; Mr- Henrr Davies, S. rhomas Williams, 10s.; Mrs. 4i8 4S 11.0s- 5 other subscriptions, Weslevan ri 1 Al>eraman E«glish aniaT5^ ^aPel, £ 2 2s. 5d.; Aber- A«sociaf? o,Alct Licensed Victuallers' £ a^lafc 10s.; Mr. John Wii- of Mr. D PTV«a?' "f? ?s,; Employees men( W 11 ?] Davies (1st instal- House J 9J Ur6 ,Williams- Unuy eynon Uv T h ??^el (Con^>' Tre" and Mrs T ^D^WUliams, ^1 Is.; Mr. Councillor T i Evanfi' £ l County Counc'.lllor Illtyd Hopkins, 5s.; Ir. V. lis fij n~ &eneral collection, £ 2 Aue t i n 11I J1 ¥r" Winstone Rees, Powell ^n' -DS"i Councillor Owen Aberdi'ro Postmen's Federation, torin TT^n14s-; ,Pr°ceeds of concert, ic- ^4 2« \i' • *jirwain» September 7th, 7Z •4s-5 Monah Aman (Cong.), Godre- & C ft 10s\ N°ddfa (Cong.) Chapel, -» Oaltana Baptist Chapel: Mr. E G Henton, £ 2 2s.; collection, £ 8 13s. 7d ttHdrens pence, 3s. 2d.— £ 10 18s. 9d.; ti»i t- ?hilhPs' C'ardifif, j610 10s.; subscriptions to date, £ 2,187 0s. Id. PRINCE OF WALES FUND. I Ladies and Gentlemen, T, wish to j place on record my sincerest thanks to sr- £ i x ,V';° ^ave so generously sub- ^f,ed to the above Tund. Subscrip- a a1re ,stl11 coming in, and I feel aV+]F that my fellow-townsmen will, tr» i-1G^ a.^ e 'n the past, when ap^iealed s °i assistance for those in need, re- c«4.r+ m 'Suc'k a mailuer as will reflect nl^o1- °n our ^own- It has l)een most I, sing m(- when in other towns to f Aberdare's efforts so highly +L ~en ? an<^ I earnestly appeal to Jm+?e have not sent in their contri- dn'l^nS to *? so' "le dependents are Inni* "^creasmg, and it is our duty to ;,to.v-,a". f them. Particularly gratify- o it is to us all to see the response ook. ater them. Particularly gratifv- o it is to us all to see the response 6 !n„ A^erdare to Lord Kitchener's ;or Recruits. Well done, Aber- 1 remain, your obedient servant, WILLIAM THOMAS. Chairman of the Aberdare [Trban District Council-

Accident at Gadlys. shortly after 3 p.m. on Wednesday aft+'l'noon a serious motor accident OC- red on Gadlys Road. It appears 3 irm°'or, dray belonging to JC° was proceeding to- Ards Aberdare, and just opposite Mr a Uavifs sliop, the drav ran into j.0 mP J)0st whilst the driver was en- xta 'r^ng pass a tramcar. The striml 1 lamP whilst falling hoi I a ss Williams, and badly cut taL5{>0ll\ V1e A cab was ol. to lin .3'-? Williams was conveyed l,Pf>_ } ,"otue. If the young lady had accirlo^i1 V eau £ ht there is 110 doubt the Fm-r ^ould have ended fatally. vnni!61 day, on the same spot. ('ai'. S,,Rhdd fell in front of a tram- iurprl oluld, however, was not m- mediate] °ar sto,>p°rl a,mOSt

Aberdare Shop Assistant's Lapse. David Percy Jones, a young man. was brought up H1 custody at Mountain Ash Police.Court, on Thursday and charged with stealing Is. 6d., the pro- perty of Messrs Pegler. Aberdare.- .\Ir. Marchant Harris prosecuted, and Mr A. Prosser defended. Robert Jones, labourer. Aberdare, said that on September 2nd he was given 3s. by Mr Wm. Llewelyn, the manager of Peg- ler's Stores, to go to that shop to make purchase for that amount. He made purcnases and handed the three shil- lings.to the defendant.—W111. Llewelyn, manager, said that in consequence of certain shortages he gave marked coins to the previous witness, and saw nim enter the shop. Witness then went out, but i-eturned immediately. De- fendant had only handed in a voucher foj Is. 6d.—P.S. South said lie arrested defendant, who admitted the offence. —Defendant pleaded guilty, and w,.Ii bound over under file First Offenders' Act.

T Haggar's Cinema. German Spy Peril at Aberdare and Mountain ASh. It is estimated that there are 30,000 Germans m London alone, and this film is based on the supposed machination of a section of these. it is a stirring tale, and Mr. Haggar must be compli- mented on securing such an appropriate film. It shows that Old Haggar is thoroughly up-to-date and means to secure the best for his patrons. The story is as follows;— Jack Holmes, a carpenter, sees Lord Kitchener's appeal for a new volunteer army, and he determines to answer the call. He is seen mingling with a crowd of recruits, but is greatly disheartened when the medical officer says "you are medically unü." Soon after. while walking down the Embankment he over- hears some German spies discussing a plot which they have hatched to blow up the Houses of Parliament. Without any hesitation he follows the spies into their den and listens at the door of some underground premises opposite the Houses of Parliament in which the spies had met. They have bored a tun- nel right under the vaults of Big Ben. So intent is he on gleaning all inform- ation in regard to the plot, that he is caught and carried into the vaults underneath the Houses of Parliament. There the chief of the spies holds up an infernal machine which is timed to ex- plode at 4 o'clock when Parliament will be sitting. The machine is then placed in position, and he is left to his fate. With a super-human effort ho breaks the bonds which bind his feet I and then searches for something with which to cut the cords which keep his wnsts together behind his back. Eventually he is able to smash a wine bottle and then sever the cords on the edge of the glass. He is only just in | time, as Big Ben shows the hour of two minutes to four. Seizing the internal machine he rushes through the tunnel into the chamber where the spies are ) waiting to hear the crash and then to gloat over the crime they have com- mitted. Raising the bomb above his head he shouts We will die together you German dogs, for my King and country's sake," and then hurls the bomb in their midst. A terrific ex- plosion follows, and Jack falls uncon- scious amidst a mass of falling debris. Soldiers and police are quickly on the >cene and rescue Jack from the ruins. Although severely injured he has lucki- ly escaped the full force of the explos- ion, and is tenderly carried to his home. The War Office is informed of his gallant action, and the .story fin- ishes with a heart touching ncene of Jack, helpless but happy, recoiving the thanks of a high official I rom the War Office.

MOUNTAIN ASH. GOOD TEMPLARY. Oil Tuesday evenin the Pride ot Aberdun? 493 visited Bryn Arthur Lodge at Lane's Cafe. Bro. Morgan Parr, I).Co,. Aberdare, presided. The following con- tributed to the programme: Solo. Bro. A. Lampard, Aberdare; recitation, Sister Cooksey. Aberdare; address. Bro. Len. Cooke, D.C.T.. Aberdare; solo, Bro. James West, 1 .S.; add»e,ss, Bro.. Griffiths, Aberdare. Sister est pre- sided at the piano.

ABERCWMBOI. PULPIT. On Sunday lIiht Mr. L. Ll. Lewis, North View. occupied the pulpit of Bethlehem. Mr. t,wis is a student at the Collegiate,School. Ponty- pridd. The Rev. J. H. levies con- ducted the service. INTERMENT. The remains of the late Mr. Edward Dayies, wh„* tragic death was reported in our last issue, were interred at Maesyrariaii Cemetery on Saturday last. The Rev.[. Jenkins, Bethesda, officiated, assisted by the Rev. J. B. Davies. BethHjiein. The mourners were: Messrs. Edward Davies. father; David and YVilfre,] Davies, brothers; Henry Watkins, father-in- law; Milton Phillips, brother-in-law: Jim and Dan Williams. Joh^ Williams, David Williams, John Da>jes. Coun- cillor William Davies, Totn M organ Davies. Will Davies. W. R. Ward. Thomas Davies. and .John Davies, uncles; Fred Davies. Guurrjiiin David Davies, Morris Ward. consi)..s..utd \Y. J. Thomas, friend. Wreath s vere (1) Wife and children; (2) father and mother; (3) father and tmther-in-law; (4) Brother Dai and sistr-ill-law; (5) Danny and Wilfred, Mothers: (6) Maggie and Sal. sisters: 17) Barbara. Senn ie, Ted. and Hughie. listers and brothers-in-law; (8) grandmother, uncle, and aunt; (9) Mr. and Mrs. T.?wis uncle and aunt; (10) TTn]e William and family; (11) Sarah. F/iizabeth, Harriet, and Hannah Davies, cousins; (12) Morris and Joseph Ward, cousins; <13) Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Thomas; (14) h". Edwards and family; (15) Miss Hthvl Morgan; (16) Mrs. Rees and family; (17) Mrs. Rees Davies; (18) David John and Glyn Lambert; (19) Mrs. Williams and family; (20) Mountain Ash Spiritualist Society; (21) Penrhiw- ceiber Spiritualist Society.

CWMAMAN. BIOSCOPE. The Public Hall and Institute's bioscope entertainments have restarted, and a rattling good pro- gramme is provided this week. The committee have decided to hand over all profitt; accruing from the entertain- ments given during the continuance of the war to the War Relief Fund. SOLDIERS' CLOTHING FUND. — A strong and energetic committee has been formed in the locality in connec- ) tion with the above fund, and a great .dpal has been done already in the way of making shirts, etc. Mrs. (Dr.) F. C. Bullen and Mrs. J. H. Green, who are members of the committee, have ai- ready collected a substantial sum of money at the different collieries. The officials are: President, Mrs. Daniel Jones. Cwmneol House; vice-president, .Mis. (Dr.) R. F. Thomas; secretary, Miv. VT. H. Heppell.

1 CODREAMAN. PERSONAL. Rev. D. Ronald Thomas, pastor of Bethany, has (acting under doctor's orders) been compelled to take a complete rest for two or three weeks owing to throat trouble.

ABERAMAN. HI >RTI CULTURAL SOCIETY".—The following have been elected officers for the ensuing year:—Chairman, Mr. Tom Bowen; vice-chairman. Mr. A. O. Hughes; hon. secretary, Mr. T. M. Lloyd; assistant secretaries, Messrs. W. J. Wells and James Owen. DEATH- — Mrs. Annie Maria Rees, wit> of Mr. Benjamin Rees, 20 Mount Hill Street, passed away on Tuesday morning at Portsmouth, where her daughter resides. She was 62 years of age. She was a member of St. Mar. garet's Church. A husband, son, and two daughters are left. THE ANNUAL PREACHING sep vices were held at Gwawr (B.) Church on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday last, when the Revs. Charles Davies, Car- diff; E. Cefni Jones, Hirwain, and Joseph James, Cwmbach, were the special preachers. The precentor was Mr. Tom Williams, Woodland Terrace, and the organist was Mr. William Griffiths. liPXTRUITS. Among those who have joined the colours are William Knowles, Cardiff Road, married, three children, reserve; many years' military exper- ience; Burke's Infantry. He left Aber- aman on Tuesday for Oxford. William Davies, Cardiff Road, married, six chil- dren; no military experience; Royal Engineers. Jack Teadle, Abergwawr Stivet, married, wife and three children. James Williams, Glamorgan Street, married and three children.

CWMBACH DEATH AND INTERMENT. On Tuesday, September 2nd, Mr. David Ret-M. of Richards Terrace, was found in an unconscious state at the Llettv- shenkin Colliery by one of the firemen, who. with the assistance of some work- men, carried him home. He passed away on Thursday morning last. The interment took place at the Aberdare Cemetery on Monday last, when Mr. W. James officiated. The chief mourners were: First coach, Mrs. D. R. Davies, daughter-in-law; Mr. William Morgan, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Thomas, Cwmaman; Mrs. Richards, and Mrs. Rees; 2nd coach. Mrs. R. Price, Mrs. Meth Davies, Mrs. Davies, Mrs. Mary Davies, Onllwyn, and Miss Elizabeth Morgan; 3rd coach, Mrs. Ann James Richards, Annie Davies, Mrs. M. Narbett, Mrs. M. Ann Williams, and Mrs. G. Wil- liams; 4th coach, Mrs. E. Williams, Mrs. Davies, Ferndale; Mrs. Williams, Abernant; Mrs. Davies, Duffryn Arms; 5th coach, Mrs. Jones, Aberaman; Mrs. Hughson. Mrs. Evans, Gladstone Villa; Mrs. Davies, Tirbach, and Miss Gwen Williams; 6th coach, Mrs. Lloyd, Miss Lloyd. Misses Alice Williams, Carrie I Jones, and Maggie Morgan; 7th coach, Miss Lil Davies, Mrs. J. H. Davies, Mrs. Kate Doughton, Mrs. John James, and Mrs. Mary Owen; 8th coach, Mr. Row- land 1 nomas, Mr. W. Wh^olcr, Mrs. (Rev.) J. Phillips, Mountain Ash; Mrs. Evans, Mountain Ash; Mrs. Jones, Mountain Ash. Walking behind the hearse were: Messrs. David Rees I Davies. son; Moses Rees. Swansea, I uncle: Richard Thomas, Cwmaman, and David Davies. Aberaman. brothers- in-law; Sam Davies, T. Richards, On- llwyn: Guardian Meth. Davies. David Thomas, Cwmaman; David Richards, Sam Richards, Onllwyn, nephews' Dnvid Pucrh, D. J. Williams, and John Morris. Wreaths were given by the following:—(1) Family; (2) Son and daughter-in-law; (3) Grand-daughter. I

ABERDARE. I DEATH. On Sundnv last Mrs. Mar- garet Morgan, wife of Mr. Thomas Mor- gan, of 98 Wind Street, passed awav in her 45th vear. DRILLING. The Drill Hall, Cwm- OA P ls °PEU every evening at (5.30 tot the purpose of anvone who wishes to learn his drill. T" <")p Sunday morning last .Mi- J J. J. JOTIC.S, Trecvnon, occu- pied the pulpit, and in the evening the Rev. Llewelyn Morgan, Mountain Ash, successor to the Rev. David Morgan. who through ill-health has applied for a place 011 the superannuation list. The rev. gentleman delivered a powerful discourse from Luke xv. 10. 11. He said that a much discussed topic at the preent day was of a new Europe. It would come but not for 500 years or more. At the close of the service Messrs W. J. Nicholas. Morgan Wat. Kin.->. and Ihomas Owen extended Mr. the1 churchWarm welcome on behalf of PRSNTATTON. On Mondav w'rw ,'fn T-'on Hotel Mrs. J ^"lfp Ex-sergeant Comp- t f 5^Th; was presented bv a. few fnends. Mr. Llew TJovcl presided, and W%SlTW,ed by *• Absolom. Mr. W. J. Ihomas. and Mr. ,T. Griffith^ The Sot^anfr; °Vn wboChat0 lbe f° Compton, who has already left the district. Mr Absolom, in presenting Mrs. Compton, wished her every success in her new home, and hoped she would convey to )Mr. Compton the good wishes of the company and also numerous friends, who were unable to be present. Ex- sergeant Compton, who is well known to Aherdarians, has moved to Hert- fordshire. He had been 22 years in Aberdare. OBITUARY. On Saturday last the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Davies, ed 47 years, wife of Mr. Timothy Davies, 23 AViiid Street, took place. She leaves a husband and one daughter.— The interment took place on Wednesday at the Aberdare Cemetery. The Rev. T. Edmunds, B.A., Carmel (deceased's: pastor) officiated. The mourners were: Mr. Timothy Davies, husband; Miss Ilossie Davies, daughter; Mr. V. Bennett, father; Mr and Mrs. J. Bennett, brother; Mr. and Mrs. T. 1 Bennett, brother; Mr. Price Bennett, brother; Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Jones, brother-in-law; Mr. John Jones, brother- in-law; Misses Margaret Jane Jones and Maggie Jones, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. W alter Morris, Messrs. R- W. Gray, J. Jon". Thomas Jonee, Walter Morris, Mr. and Mrs. Gibbon, Merthyr. The bearers were: Mesrs. G. Hughes, Walter Phillips. D. Rees, D. J. Jones, J. Harris, and J. Williams. The following wreaths and crosses were received.—(1) Husband and daughter; (2) father and mother; J (3) Tom and Annie; (4) Mrs. Gearing; | (5) John and Polly and family; (6) re- latives; (7) Parfitt and Evans; (8) Mr. I and Mrs. Yates and Annie; (9) Mrs. Morris; (10) Mrs. Lloyd and Mrs. Jones; (11) friends; (12) G. E. Hughes; ¡ (13) neighbours; (14) Mr. and Mrs. Sheraton and Connie; (15) Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland and Mr: and Mrs. Harris.

TRECYNON. WRESTLING. A number of young men have decided to start a wrestling club at Trecynon, and a meeting was Held on Friday last for the purpose of enrolling members. Up to the present twelve have enrolled. FOR TRECYNON SOLDIERS. A movement has been, started to form a sewing and knitting class to provide for those Trecynon lads who have volun- teered to go on active service in any capacity at home or abroad. Mrs. T. R. James has provided the material, and any who desire to help should apply to her. DINNER. — The district meeting of the Alfreds Friendly Society was held the Alfreds Friendly Society was held this year at the Bridgend Inn, Tre- cynon, on the invrfca^iow of the Loyal j David Rees Lodge. There were present delegates from all parts of South Wales, delegates from all parts of South Wales. and after the business of the society had been transacted a capital dinner was served by Host and Hostess T. R. James.

YNYSYBWL. JERUSALEM C.M. CHAPEL. — On Sunday last the pulpit at the above- named chapel was occupied by Dyfed, the Archdruid. 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 1, at the Trealaw Council Schools under the Rhondda Education Committee. YNYSYBWL 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 JoileR (junior), Tynywern, has now returned home from the hospital at Cardiff, where he had undergone an operation for appendicitis. He is making good progress. RECRUITING AT YNYSYBWL. There has been a splendid local re. spons3 to Lord Kitchener's appeal to join the Army. During the last few weeks upwards of a hundred men have joined, om e branch or other of His Majesty's Regular Army or the Terri- torial 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 Robert Street. The bridesmaid was Miss Martha Jones, sister of the bride, while the bridegroom was attended by Mr. R Turner. AMBULANC MEN FOR THE FRONT.-Me,s,r,. J. R. Evans. 118 Robert Street, and David Oliver Jones, Tynywern. were notified on Saturday last to proceed to Cardiff on Sunday morning en route for ambulance duty in France with the detachment of the St. John Ambulance Brigade. On arrival 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, find a call is expected shortly.

Letters to the Editor. A CIVILIAN ARMY. Dear Sir,—Now that our country is in the midst of an European War such as the world has never known before, it is time for all able-bodied men of all ages to do their share to protect our shores from the possible chance of being invaded. While the flower of British manhood is rallying around the flag of Old England, it would be well for the men left behind to learn to handle a rifle. I am sure that there are thousands of men who are too old to join the Colours, who would be only too glad to give their spare time at the Grove Recreation Ground, Moun- tain Ash, or the Drill Hall, for the purpose of showing that they are able and willing to do their duty for the safety of the Empire. There are in Mountain Ash several time-expired N.C.O. of the Territorials who would be glad, I feel sure, to give instructions in the simple drill and formation and the way to use a rifle to shoot straight. I should like to see some of the promin- ent men of Mountain Ash take notice of this letter, and see if it is possible for something to be done in making a strong Civilian Army. This I am sure would bear fruit in other parts of the country. With old Soldiers, Volunteers, and Territorials, they would soon teach others who are willing to do their duty the way to march and shoot straight. Let us start at once to show an ex- ample to all men that they have a duty to perform for the sake of old England. Then if the Kaiser were to come to England with the goose-step, we would soon teach him the wav out with the turkey trot.—I remain, C. SIMMONDS. 13 Cadwaladr Street, Mountain Ash. P.S.—I write this letter at the re- quest of many men who would like to join and learn the way to do their duty.

Return from the Continent. Mount Ladies' Experiences Abroad. We are pleased to learn that the Mountain Ash ladies who spent their holidays in Switzerland are none the worse after their interesting exper- ience. On their outward journev they thought it "weird" to see soldiers with fixed bayonets march past the carriage windows as the trains waited at various stations. At a small place called Petite Croix all passengers had to quit the train, as the Germans had cut the line at the frontier. They boarded another train 113 and returned to Belfort, where they saw thousands of French soldiers going t, join their ranks—singing as they went. They were due to arrive in Lucerne about 10 a.m., but arrived there about 5.30 p.m. on Aug. 1st. Our friends intended staying at Lucerne only a few days-some of them intending afterwards to proceed to oeissbach and the Grindelwald, and others to Lugano. Owing to Swiss mobilisation hotels in some of those places were closed, so all were obliged to remain in Lucerne. ¡-, They had no news of the war for many days, as nothing came through from England. On Saturday. August 8th, a meeting of British subjects >vas held, and a committee was formed "for the assistance and return of British subjects. A number of our prominent countrymen—amonr; whom were two English judges—served on this commit- tee. Through their efforts a safe re- turn journey .was ensured for the Britishers. A reception was later held at the Schweizerhof Hotel, when the visitors were informed who had been chosen-from the "urgency lists" to travel by the first "Government" train. The Mountain Ash ladies were fortun- ate to be included in the first. and left Lucerne on Saturday evening August 2n(1, They travelled slowly and stopped at practically every station, arrived at Dieppe about 10 p.m. on Monday, August 24th. All the rail- ways were in the hands of the military, changing only at Geneva and Paris, and and arrangements were kept secret by the officials. The passengers were ig- norant of the route and of the port they were to reach. The French en route were very enthusiastic, and ringing cheers were sent up by both French and English. Great excitement was caused when some wounded French soldiers appeared on the Quay at Dieppe. The Marsellaise "and "God Save the King were never sung with deeper feeling, and the boat left for I Folkestone amid the shouts and cheers of the'French people at 9.15 on Tues- day morning. Our Mountain Ash I friends arrived home at 11 p.m. on Aug. 25th. and say that although they were I inconvenienced they had a very enjov- able holiday, and are not sorry to have j had such unusual experience. Everv- i where, both at Lucerne and on their journey they were treated kindly and I well, and felt-as they were reminded I by some foreigners—" it was good to be British." I

MOUNTAIN ASH POLICE COURT. Thursday, September 3rd.-Before Mr. R. A. Griffith (Deputy Stipendiary) and Messrs. J. K. Brookes and W. Fenwick. TRANSFER. An application was made for the temporary transfer of the licence of the Duffryn Hotel from Mr J. H. Fletcher, the present licensee, to Mr Wm. Edwards,—The application was granted. OCCASIONAL LICENCE. Mr. Gwilym Jones applied on behalf of Mr Tom Evans, Lee Hotel, Penrhiwceiber, for an occasional licence for the sheep dog trials to be held at Penrhiwceiber. —The application was granted. NOT DRUNK BUT TIRED. John lior Williams was summoned for being drunk in Glyngwyn Street, Miskin. Defendant, who said he was tired and not drunk, was fined 5s. and costs. A DESERTER. A man named Parry was brought up in custody and charged with being a deserter from the 5th Battalion of the Welsh Regiment. —Defendant said he had taken French leave to return home, but intended to return to camp.—He was remanded in custody to await an escort. THE DRINK.—The wing were fined 10s and costs for being drunk and disorderly:—Williams Burn3, in Llan- wonno Road, Mountain A&h; Benjamin Lewis. Mountain Ash; Alfred Eynon. in Rheola Street, Penrhiwceiber, and Morgan James, Moutain Ash. DRUNK ON SUNDAY. John French for being drunk on a Sunday in Penrhiwceiber Road, Penrhiwceiber, was fined 15s and costs. ENLISTED IN THE ARMY. John Jones. Penrhiwceiber, and David Powell, Miskin, were summoned for being drunk and disorderly.—Evidence was given that both defendants had left to join the Army that morning.—Both summonses were withdrawn. CONSTABLES JOINED THE ARMY. -Andrew H. Chapman, Trecynon, was summoned for a motor-car offence, but Superintendent Rees stated the con- stable in the case had joined the Army, and the case could not be proceeded with.—It was thereupon dismissed.—A ;mila:r explanation was given in the case of Thomas Davies, Joseph Davies, and Thomas Cotter, three young men from Mountain Ash, who were sum- moned for c-aid-playing. In this case both the constable and the defendants had ioined the Army. MAINTENANCE. William James Savage. Penrhiwceiber, was summoned by his wife for not paying towards her support under a separation order.— The case was adjourned. |)W4 -> •-

I Aberdare Cinema. Next Week-Help the Fund. Since the gage of battle was thrown down by Germany, a few weeks ago, many unusual things have happened. Men at the front have vied with each other for victory and men at home have vowed to avenge the vandalism of the enemy. In the midst of the war-cries came thd stirring appeal from our Soldier Boy-Prince for money for Na- tional Relief and help for the wounded. The generosity of Aberdare is well known, whether for private or public funds, and so Clarke's the Man, to help the National Fund, is asking the public of Aberdare to help him. Never before in the history of houses of en- tertainment has such a project been placed before the public. He only asks you to come and see one of the finest programmes of photo-plays and dramas, a series of star pictures, an elevating and educating entertainment, and by so doing, swell Great Britain's greatest fund. Clarke's the Man is handing over to the fund the whole of the pro- cetds for the week. Ever ready to create a record, surely Clarke's the Man has touched the spot this time. He tells you that you are to take your choice of seat, you pay your money, and that money is sent to the Prince of Wales' Fund. It is great, it is hand- some. and wie thought is worthy of the man who has promulgated the scheme. The show is a continuous one from 2.30 p.m. tiii 10.30. That means that there will be eight hours of perform- ance. What a benefit! It only re- mains for the public to do their share and make it a bumper week throughout, a week that will redound to the credit of Aberdare and gladden the hearts of those who have offered this magnificent benefit.

Abercynon Notes and Queries A WARNING. Certain couples still take their "stay" underneath re- mote railway bridges. Evidently they are unaware that "martial law" now exists in our country, and that they are liable to penal servitude for loiter- ing under bridges. ANOTHER LEVY.—The local colliery workmen have voted unanimously in favour of mine inspectors. Who will have to pay these gentlemen? AND ANOTHER!-A mass meeting of all workmen employed in the colliery was advertised to be held at the Hall on Monday evening to consider the ad- visability of making a weekly levy to- wards the Prince of Wales' Releii Fund, but such a small number of workmen turned up that the meeting had to be postponed. I take it that the work- men are beginning to fear that soon all their pav will be going out on "levies." TARRING THE ROADS—AND PAVEMENTS. The Council has taken great interest in our affairs lately. The main roads are being again tarred over, and this time it is being done with a. vengeance. Not only are the roads being tarred over, but even the pavements in some places are covered with the sticky ebony fluid. Someone has sug- gested that the perpetrators should be tarred-and feathered. FROM CHAPEL TO CINEMA.—Is it in accordan e with true religion that members of our churches should go straight from the Sunday night service to a place of amusement? Whether it is a charity sacred concert or any other kind of entertainment it is hardly to the credit of those professing Christi- anity that they should act thus. The Free Church Council has protested against these concerts. Should not members of our Free Churches be loyal to their Council?

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■ !!■■■ —1' ■—1*1 Mountain Ash Education Committee. A meeting of the above was held at the Town Hall on Tuesday afternoon. Present: Mr. G. H. Hall (chairman), Mrs. T. W. Millar, Mrs. W. G. Wil- liams, Messrs. Bruce Jones, T. W. Jonos, Noah Bowles, David Rogers, Griffith Evans, -I.P., Wm. Lamburn, Wm. Davies, John Powell, C. Maddox, Alfred Morgan (Director of Education). Salusbury Roberts (Assistant Director). and W. H. Williams (Architect), Absence of Officials.—The Director of Fdm'ation read a letter from the Board of Education in reference to absent offi- cials. The Board wished to recommend that local committees should take these matters into their own hands and take discretionary methods in regard to their officials serving in His Ma jesty's Force*?. -On the motion of Mr John Powell it I was resolved to refer the whole mat- ter to a committee. Leave of Absence.—Mr Hv. Thomas. Miskin, a trained certificated teacher of Darran Las School, apnlied for eight months leave of absence in order to com- plete his college degree. Mr John Powell asked what would be done with i the person who filled Mr. Thomas' place.—Mr Noah Bowles thought that a precedent had been created in the case of Mr Cynon Evans, whose place had been kept open when he went to America. He proposed that Mr. Thomas' place he kept op-en.—Mr T. W. Jones seconded.—Mr Bruce Jones in- terposing. said that Mr Cynon Evans foilli(i a substitute and paid him during absence. The Director pointed out that Miss Daw when asking for the same privi- lege was told that her place would not he kept open, but that she might apply to be reinstated.—Mr T. W. Jones withdrew his seconding of the motion, and Mr W. Davies seconded in his place. —Mr John Powell proposed an amend- ment that the same procedure be adopt- ed as in the case of Miss Daw. The amendment was carried. Territorials.I,ei-gt. Fred Griffiths wrote the committee that he had ac- cepted service for abroad and intimated that he would not be able to resume duties on September 1st. Resignations.—The following resigna- ations were announced: Mr R. T. -,I Ti s I Evans. Miss Annie Cannings. Miss Pro- hert Miss L. Walters. Temporary Work.—Mr John Canton, R Jeffreys Street, applied for a tempor- ary position as uncertificated teacher. The matter was left in the hands of the Director. Hermon Trustees.—The Trustees of Hermon Chapel, Penrhiwceiber, wrote that they were unwilling to let their vestry to the committee during the coming winter. The Director was authorised to report. Teachers' Holidays.-After a lengthy discussion on the breaking-up day for Teachers' Summer Holidays, it was de- cided to leave matters as they were. Minutes in Libraries. It was re- solved to issue copies of the committee minutes to the Libraries in the Moun- tain Ash urban area.