The Aberdare Leader

Aberdare Police Court. Wednesday, September 9th. — Beiore Mr H. A. Griffith (deputy Stipen- diary), Messrs D. W. Jones and L. N. Williams. Drunks.—Charles Morgan, in Monk St., Aberdare, os. and costs; Morgan Lewis, in Glynhafod St., Cwmamiin, 10s. and costs; Edward Oliver, in Canon Street, Aberdare, 10s. and costs. Wm. Morgan, in Canon Street, Aberdare. This defendant said he was more ex- cited than drunk, because he had just received news that his brother had been kilied at the front. The Magistrates dismissed the case inasmuch as the circumstances were rather exceptional. —Sydney Curtis, in Cardiff Rd., Aber- aman; James Jarvis, in John Street, Abercwmboi, and Samuel Davies, Aber- cwmboi, 10s. and costs each. Set a Dog at a Constable William Thomas, of no fixed abode, was brought up for being in enclosed pre- mises with intent to commit a felony.— P.C. Jones said that on the- night of Friday, Sept. 4, he saw prisoner on the premises of Gelli Isaf Farm. Prisoner bad a dog with him, and he sent it after witness, but the constable threw some- thing in its face and it retreated. Thomas was afterwards arrested, and was asked why he sent the (log after witness. He replied: "I didn't know who was there."—Prisoner now said that he simply went inside the grounds to lie down.—The Bench sentenced him to three months' imprisonment. Alleged Impure Vinegar. David Mason, 82 Cardiff Road, Abe raman, was summoned for selling impure vinegar. Mr W. Thomas, Aberdare, defended.—Police Superintendent Rees deposed that on July 28th he purchased a pint of vinegar at defendant's shop and paid lid. for'it. He sent a portion of it to the public analyst, who certified that it was 10 per cent. deficient in acetic acid. Mr. Thomas quoted several authorities on the point, and the Bench dismissed the case. Language.—Harry Blake, using in- decent language in Providence Place, Cwmbach, fined 10s. and costs.—P.C. Chugg proved the case. A similar charge was preferred against Evan Williams, Gadlys. P.C. Banks gave evidence. Ordered to pay 10s. and costs. Stray Cows.—Wm. Williams, Rhigos, was summoned for allowing dows to str&y on the main road. P.C. Rees taid he saw a number of cows in Neath Road, which was the main road be- tween Hirwain-and Neath. Defend- ant's wife appeared and declared that she was simply driving them across the road to a field. Mrs. Williams ad- dressed the Deputy Stipendiary as "Marchant." which caused some laugh- ter.—The case was dismissed. Obstruction. Will. Perkins and Stanley Lewis were charged with ob- structing High Street,' Aberdare, by lighting.—P.C. Finlay deposed that he saw the two defendants fighting. A Inge crowd had gathered round them, and he went and separated them.— P.C. Banks corroborated.—Lewis said he didn't remember anything about it. —Stipendiary: You don't remember whether it was a real or a sham figllt —Lewis I think it was a sham tight.- Stipendiary If you want to do a real bit of fighting you ought to join the Army. You are a young man, and the country needs your services. — The Bench imposed fines of 20s. and costs each. Attacked an Italian.David Evans, Grdlys, was summoned for obstruction. P.C. Banks deposed that he saw de- fendant in Gadlys Road. He had his hat and coat off, and witness was t'I; that defendant had attacked an Italian ice-cream vendor and had thrown a box j of biscuits to the oround.Stipei-. Rees said that the Italian had taken out a summons hgainst Evans, but it had been withdrawn, Evans having compen- sated the man. Defendant had now joined the South Wales Borderers. — The Bench dismissed the case on pay- ment of costs (5/6). Rear Number Obscured, — Sydney i Brown, Bristol, was summoned for ob- scuring the index plate at the rear of his motor cycle. P.C. Franeombe de- posed that a parcel which was tied on the machine was covering the num- ber.Defendant said the parcel must have accidentally slipped down.—Case dismissed. j •No Lights.—For driving a motor-c&r f without lights in Canon Street, Aber- dare, on Aug. 23rd, Frank Hiscock, ) New Tredegar, was ordered to pay 20s. and costs.—P.S. T. J. Williams proved the case. A Family Band.-Wm. John, Gil- ] fach Goch, who was represented by Mr Naunton Morgan, Porth, was charged j with allowing his children to beg in the street. P.C. Banks said that defend- ant had with him five children, aged 15, 13, 12, 9 and 7. They were all playing brass instruments and formed a family band. He saw the smaller bovs asking for coppers. It was rain- ing at the time, and the children were very v,-et.ilr. Mbrgan said that the defendant had a large family—11 chil- dren. The colliery at which he worked had been stopped owing to the war, and he was obliged to do something to ob- tain a living.—Asked if the band played well, the constable said they did.—The defendant gave f.n undertaking that his children should not be allowed to beg in the street again, and the case was dis- missed. Falsely Marking Trams. — Thomas Charles Barren- was summoned by Wm. Gamble for endeavouring to obtain money by falsely marking a tram of coal. Mr W. Thomas prosecuted, and said that the defendant had only work- ed at the Cwmaiiian Colliery for tture days.—Wm. Gamole, 19 North iew Terrace, Aberaman, stated that he worked a stall on his own. Oil August 28th he tilled a number of trams and he marked one of them 834, 15. When he csme to work on Saturday mornmg he found the tram he had marked was al- tered to C.B. and the number 3 in the centre. He could see his chalk marks that he had put on underneath the coal marks that the defendant had put on. Witness reported it to the fireman, Ernest Phillips, and also to the check- weigher. The fireman sent for the de- fendant, and asked him if the tram be- longed to him. Defendant replied that it did. The defendant said to witness: "You have made a mistake," and as he was going out lie said. D— the tr&m." He was then charged with the offence, and he said: I'm sorry; I thought it was my tram." The value of the coal would be 2s. 9d., and if de- fendant had had the money, witness would have gone short by that amount.—Ernest James Phillips, fire- man, 29 Pleasant View, Godreaman. stated that Gamble made a complaint to him on Aug. 29th. He then told defendant that the tram could not be his. Witness could see quite easily Gamble's mark, 834, under the coal inarks. Defendant then said ;t could not be his tram, and perhaps somebody had played a trick on him.—James El- ton, 10 James Street, Godreaman, checkweigher, gave evidence of the trams sent out on Aug. 28th.—William Thomas, 26 Byron Street, Cwmaman, the Company's weigher, corroborated previous witness's evidence.—Defend- ant, giving evidence on oath, stated that he started work on Wednesday. He filled a tram on that day and another on Thursday. On Saturday morning he was accused of falsely marking Gamble's tram.—By the Sti- pendiary He did rub Gamble's number out and put C.B. on it. That was when the tram was empty on the prev- ious night. He now thought it was impossible for the tram to be his, after hearing the fireman's evidence. The Bench had no doubt about the case, and fined defendant 40s. or one month's imprisonment. indecent Language.—Catherine Ann Passmore was summoned by Kate Thomas, Cwmaman, for using indecent language. Complainant was repre- sented by Mr Wm. Thomas and stated that she lived at 5 Aman Court, Cwm- aman, and the defendant lived at No. 6. Defendant had shouted out that she was drinking, and she called her filthy names.—Defendant said complainant had called her bad names and taunted her with going to a signal box to get 2s to pay the bailiff.—Thomas Thomas, husband of complainant, stated that he heard the bad language used tchj his wife.—The Stipendiary We shall bind these two ladies over to keep the peace. Swore for an Hour.—Margaret Mills summoned Annie Edwards (both neigh- bours at Griffith St., Aberdare), for using indecent language to her.—Com- plainant stated that the defendant had called her a liar and then used bad language to her for an hour. Sti- pendiary, reading the language This is the most horrmie language I have ever seen or heard of.—Elizabeth Jones, 12 0: l iffith Street, said that she heard M rs. Edwards using disgusting lan- ,,t a,,e.-Stipendiary: And you stood listening to this entertaining language. Were you enjoying it?—Harriett Gee, Griffith Street, was near at the time of the row, but did not hear the defendant use any bad language. —Stipendiary These ladies must be bound over. Assaulting an Octogenarian. May Deere, 63 High Street, Aberdare, was summoned for assaulting Mary Ann Wilson, a tottering old woman. Com- plainant stated that she took a room with defendant. On a dav in August they had arranged to go to Cardiff to- gether. She came down prepared to go, and defendant threatened her with at iron out of the fire. Witness was 80 years or age. — Defendant stated that she was very fond of Mrs. Wilson, and had been very kind to her. There was some money missing, and that was what started the row. Complainant also smoked in bed. She denied beat- ing her.—Mary Ann Evans was called a witness, but she knew nothing of th" bother. She heard Mrs. Deere say that if the old lady didn't behave her- self she (Mrs. Deere) would give her a tai.ning.—Fined 10s. and costs. IPaternity.-George Lewis Wiiliains, High Street, Hirwain, was summoned by Charlotte Ann Pitcote, High Street, iiirwain, to show cause. Defendant i i <'t not appear, but had paid her regu- I brlv since the birth of the child, and also the expenses of the midwife. She had taken the summons out to get a proper order.—Rachel Pitcote, mother o the complainant, had heard him ad- mit the patrnity.—-The Bench made an 11 order for 3s. 6d. a week and costs.

"Everyone has some secret sorrow," said the philosophic friend. "Yes, even th fattest and jolliest of us has a skeleton in his midst."

NO TEA LIKE NO TEA LIKE sQuaker Tea' or- At I. GROCERS.

Obituary. '\I'. MR. JESSE SUMMERS. I On last a well-known char- acter passed nwcloY in the person of Mr h-sse Summers, Aberaman. He had been for 47 years a lay preacher in the Primitive Methodist connexion, and had during his life officiated at upwards of 2.000 funerals. Mr. Summers' re- -IV mains were interred on Tuesday at the Aberdare Cemetery. Appended were the mourners:—First coach. Mrs. Richard Edevane, Mrs. Ernest Davies. Mrs. Fred C. Smith, daughters; Fred jfnd Albert Smith. Annie Edevane and Olive Davies, grand-children; 2nd coach. Katie Smith, Sarah Annie and Lorina Smith, Louisa, Sarah, and Ethel Edevane, grand-daughters; 3rd coach, Mrs. Boobier and family. Mrs. Maggie Mary Morgan and family, nieces; 4th coach. Mrs. Lawrence, Mrs. Ben Hay, Mrs. Henry Deii-, and Mrs. Miles, friends; 5th coach, Mrs. William Llew- elyn Mrs. Thomas Bevnon, Cynon Street; Mrs. Morgan, Mrs. Charles .Tones and daughters; 6th coach. Old Friends of deceased. At the rear of the cortege were: ^Xessrs. John Summers, son;" Charles Boobier, nephew; Rich- ard Edevane, Fred G. Smith and Ernest Davies, sons-in-law; William Edevane, grandson; Thomas Rowlands, nephew. The bearers were: Messrs. Samuel Wil- cox, Primitive Methodist steward; Joseph Roberts, William Llewelyn, and J. Gillard, laymen. Floral tributes were sent bv: (1) Mr. and Mrs. Fred 'C. Smith and family; (2) Mr. and Mrs. Richard Edevane and family; (3) Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Davies and family; (4) Mr. and Mrs. William Collier. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Silverthorne, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dew, Mr. and Mrs. Miles. A FRIEND S APPRECIATION. By the death of Mr. Summers one of the best-known characters among the workmen of the Powell Duffryn Co. and the churches of Primitive Methodism has been removed. The deceased lived to the ripe age of 78 years, being born in the town of Devizes, Wilts., in the year 1835. He came to Aberaman when a youth of 17, and was at that time, as he often confessed, a wild and reckless character, but over 50 years ago he passed through a religious crisis that completely changed his character and conduct, and he became "a new man in Christ Jesus," as he put it. His new life found expression in his natural force of character and strength of will power in various forms of Christian service. In a short time he became an outstanding character as a Primitive Methodist local preacher. In this capacity he was ui constant demand in the Aberdare and adjacent valleys, until a few years ago he was incapacita- ted by the infirmity of age. He never had the advantage of education, but he was richly dowered with the qualities of sincerity and earnestness and a passion- ate love for his fellow-men, and whether in the coal mine or street or in the pulpit, he was ever ready to bear testi- mony to the power of the gospel that had saved him, and he never wearied of urging his fellow-men to forsake their sinfi and trust in his Saviour. He was the "Billy Bray" of Primitive Metho- dism in these valleys, a real "diamond in the rough," and often his native humour and brilliancy would flash out in arresting and striking forms. The manner and matter of his ministry were strikingly original, and those who knew him in palm v days will never for- get his deep emotion, his passionate appeals, his arresting gestures, and above all his sterling goodness and pur- ity of motive, and his fidelity which continued to the end. He was one of the pioneers of Trades Unionism in the Aberdare Valley. He worked for the Powell Duffryn Co. over 50 years. De- vout men with whom he had enjoyed fellowship and shared service in the Primitive Methodist Church bore his remains to the grave, when the service was conducted by Mr. W. Bowles, of Mountain Ash, a life-long friend and brother local preacher of the deceased. Mr. W. Wilcox. another long-standing friend and local preacher, gave a brief address, the Rev. G. Windram and Mr. W. Llewelyn offered prayer. As we looked upon the coffin, the dominant feeling was:—Here lies one of whom it may be said Life's race well run, Life's work well done. Life's conflicts overcome. And now comes rest. J

Aberdare Empire. A highly-interesting programme is presented by Mr. Norton, the popular manager, this week to good audiences. Lily Long, the well-known comedienne, appears with catchy SDngs. Miss Jean Santley, the renowned Welsh soprano, sings very sweetly, her contribution of Tosti's "Good-bye being splendid. A great deal of merriment is provoked by Jess and Tonev, in their latest creation, entitled "Vaudeville Up-to-date." Their patter and "gags" are well received. A wonderfully clever performance is given bv Rennie and Roxburgh, in which they feature "The Old Tin Can." The pic- torial part of the performances is bang 11P to date. The star feature film during the first three nights was "Shot-Gun Jones." a drama in two parts. A most topical film was shown, entitled "The -AVar of the Seven Nations." The "Thief Catcher," a Keystone comic; "The Opal's Ctirse" and "The Kiddie's Sur- nrise to Mother were also well liked. On Tuesday evening Mr. Jack Smiles. the famous Star Tramp Comedian, who happened to be in town that day, was present.

"What did the jury do in that Welsh rare-bit caseF" "Disagreed, I suppose."

Glyn Neath and Resolven Notes. BY SPECTATOR. There is at present a great deal of unrest amongst the employees of the Aberpergwm Collieries. It will be re- membered that these collieries were idle for some weeks in consequence. of the war, but restarted last week. Ow- ing to thlifficult.Y of selling small coal, the workmen have been urged to fill as much large coal as possible, and as a result have not been able to earn as much money as in the past. Sincere collieries have restarted another difficulty has presented itself, and that is to find places for all the men who have applied for employment. As is well known locally only two dis- tricts at the Pwllfaron Colliery have re- started, and the men who were prev- iously employed in those districts claim that they should have their old places back. This difficulty, coupled with the claim of the company that only large coal should be filled, led to a great deal of unrest, which culminated on Sunday last with a threat to go on strike. On Sunday two largely attended meetings of the workmen employed at the Aberpergwm Collieries were held at the Public Hall, Glynneath. The chairman at both meetings was Mr Dd. Arthur, and the difficulties a heady re- ferred to were explained by Councillor T. D. Thomas, checkweigher. Some warm speeches were made by several of the workmen present, and at the close of the afternoon meeting it was decided to send a deputation of the workmen's committee to interview Mr Rhys Howejls, M fj. It was further decided that if the interview was unfavourable no more work should bo done until the grievances complained of were reme- (lied. At the meeting held in the evening the deputation gave their report of their interview with the management. It was stated that if the men were un- able to earn the minimum by filling large coal, their money would be made up to that amount. The management also promised that as far as possible the old workmen should be given the places in which they formerly worked. After hearing the deputation the workmen decided to continue working. At present, therefore, the whole of the collieries at Glynneath are working full or part time, and the trouble caused by the war is being rapidly overcome. During this week the Rock Colliery has worked full time, while the Empire and British Rhondda Collieries have also worked several days. A large number of Glynneath and Re- solven men volunteered for Kitchener's Army, but unfortunately the Govern- ment arrangements for receiving re- cruits are far from perfect. On Satur- day last there i were several thousands of recruits at Brecon, but there was ac- "commodation for some 300 only. As a result several hundreds of recruits have had to return home until they are further called upon. Among the Glyn- neath men who have returned home are: Wm. Atkins. Wm. Benj. Williams, George Griffiths, Emrys Evans, Llew- elyn Thomas, Foster Davies, George Cresswell, and Daniel Rowlands. At present these men are allowed Is. 3d. per day until the authorities are ready to call them to active service. The Resolven Co-operative employees have contributed £ 5 towards the Mayor of Neath's Prince of Wales's Fund. St. David's cnurch, Resolven, has also sent a donation of £ 5. For many yehrs a successful flower show has been held at Resolven, but this year the show has been abandoned. This is particularly to be regretted in view of the fact that many local men have been very successful as exhibitors at Aberdare, Glyn-neath and Merthyr shows. Among these were: Messrs. Dan Morgan (Pentwyn), Wm. Eowells (Brynhyfryd) and John Rogers (New Inn Place). It would be very gratify- ing to hear that steps were being taken to restart the flower show on the lines of the whose rules demand that no member of the com- mittee shall be allowed to exhibit, and that all schedule rules shall be strictly enforced. Several workmen who are prepared to build houses at Glynneath have com- plained to me that they are not offered the same privileges as are offered to other more wealthy speculators. Thev say that in the case of the wealthy speculators the roads are made red by the landowners, but when workmen apply for building sites 'they are ex- I pected to make their own roads. If this is so it is time that a strong public protest should be made by everyone in- terested in the development of the vil- lage. An Aberdare man had a very exciting experience at Pontwalbv on Tuesdfy. He was engaged upon inquiries regard- ing certain rights of way at Pontwalbv, and for this purpose had certain plans m his possession. fm- several hours a number of men kept him under ob- servation, and when he entered a house in the village the house was surround- ed by a hostile crowd. Everyone thought the gentleman in question"was a German Spy, and the police were sent for. Fortunately, however, he was able to get away by the 5 p.m. motor, and arrived safely at Aberdare. where h° is well known.

Primitive Methodism. The Primitive Methodist Church (Aberdare Circuit) held its quarterly meeting at Aueraman on Monday last. The Rev. Shirley Windram,, the recent- ly appointed minister, presided. The Rev. G. Windram (father of Rev. S. Windram), who was recently super- annuated, was also present, and ad- dressed the officials. The attendance of representatives from the churches at Aherdare, Aberaman, Cwmbach, and Cwmaman was encouraging. The busi- ness done was hopeful, and augured well for the coming winter quarter. The Rev. S. Wiiidr am was invited to superintend the circuit a second vear from July, 191.5. to July. 1916. The Rev. G. Windram, though superannu- ated, is rendering splendid service to the circuit, and both he and his cul- tured son are maintaining a high stand- ard of pulpit efficiency in the circuit, while their efforts are supplemented by a loyal band of local preachers and other workers.

Cwmaman Wedding. A fashionable wedding was (solemnised on Saturday last at St. Margaret s Church, Aberaman, by the vicar, the Rev. Joseph Morgan, B.A., in the presence of a large gathering. The happy couple were Miss Annie Maud Jones, elder daughter of the late Mr. Thomas Jones, schoolmaster, J enybont, Radnorshire, and of Mrs. T., Jones" Brvnawel, Cwmaman, and niece ot Alderman T. L. Davies, M.R., Aber- aman, and Mr. F. W Davies, M E., Abercynon, to Mr. William H M. Inspector of Mines, W hitcnurch, eldest son of Mr. David Rees, M.E and of Mrs. Rees, Bridgend. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, I Mr. F. W. Davies, M.E., presented a beautiful appearance in a dress oi white ivory charmeuse with a tuile veil and orange blossoms, and carried a lovely bouquet of white "lilies and roses. The only ornament was a hand- some amethvst and pearl pendant, the gift of the bridegroom. The brides- maids were Miss Jessie Jones, bride s sister, and Miss Nellie Martin, daugh- ter of Councillor Joseph Aber- aman. They were charmingly dressed in amethyst silk with black picture hats to match. They wore amethyst and pearl brooches, aiul carried beautiful bouquets of cream roses, the gifts of the bridegroom. The best man W1\S Mr. David Bees, medical Student at the University Hospital, London, and bro- ther of the bridegroom. Amongst those present were: The bridegroom s par- ents and the bride's mother. Mrs Jones was attired in grey silk trimmed with black velvet and white lace, and wore a black hat trimmed with white puime. Mrs. Rees was dressed in navy blue silk, trimmed with \hite lace with a hat to match Also Mr. Archie I bride's brother; Mrs. and the Misses Da/ies, aunt and cousins of bride- groom, Ammanford; Mr. Hugh Hughes, Cardiff; Dr and Mrs. R. F. Tliom! Cwmaman; Mrs. and Miss Irene Mar- tin, Aberaman; Mrs. and Mr. Daniel Jones. M.E., Cwmneol: Mrs. T. Hum- phries and Miss Gertie Humphries, Aberaman; Miss Dorothy Morris. 1 Rhianfa; Mrs. J. A. Williams and Miss Teo^ie Williams. Aberdare: Mrs. E. Bryant, Post Office; Mrs. Gwilym Thomas, Mrs. M. Rhys, Cwmaman Girls' School, and several other friends. The wedding breakfast wa.s partaken of at Brynawel, there being present: — Bride and bridegroom's relatives and friends; Mrs. and the Misses Davies, Ammanford; Mr. Hugh Hughes Cardiff: Dr. and Mrs. R. F. Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Jones, Miss Martin. A re- ception was afterwards held. Photo- graphs of the wedding party, and friends were taken by Mr. Harris, Triumph Studio, Aberdare. Amid a shower of congratulations Mr. and Mrs. lRe-es left Aberdare by the 4.30 p.m. T.V.R. train en route for London, where the honeymoon will be spent. The wedding equipages were provided bv Messrs. Thomas Bros., Aberdare. tr. and Mrs. Rees will reside at 5 Kingsland Road. Whitchurch.

Ynysarwed Dispute. MR WINSTONE URGES THE MEN TO BURY THE PAST. On Monday evening Mr. James Win- stone, vice-president of the Miners' Federation, addressed a meeting of the men working at the Upper Ynysarwed Level and those that are still unem- ployed. He stated that some corres- pondence with the owners had' passed, and also they had a communication from Mr. D. T. Davies (representing the men now working) to arrange this .meeting, as things were goiug from bad to worse, and they wished to straighten things out. On the 25th of June last they met the employers, and had re- ceived promises that every man would be reinstated within a period of two months or so, but the management had not fulfilled their promises. Since that time the company had employed seven strange hauliers and 14 boys, who were not employed before, and there were still 90 to 100 men who had not I been reinstated. When they met at Neath later both pa-rties agreed to see that these men should be reinstated, -and yet 30 strangers had been put on at the Lower Ynysarwed. If the manage- I ment did as promised, at least 51 of the men would be re-employed. Every man not working should be re-instated, and us Welsh-men and Britishers they ought to see' to it that strangers were not employed. Unless this was done this colliery End iowel. Inysaiwed would not Ip part and parcel of the Federation or the new district. It behoved them to give notice to the management that these men must be reinstated.—One of the men stated that they had decided at the commencement by 57 votes to 29 to come out, but were told afterwards that they would not be supported.—Mr. Richard Francis "id that a haulier had been refused employment. They as workmen insisted to have the men reinstated, but they quarrelled with one another, and things had gone on in a scandalous manner. He was as good a Federationist as, anyone, and would have adhered to the resolution had it .not been for the dirty work in connec- tion with doling out strike pay. Men were working and also receiving strike pay. He named several who received the pay. He believed the management would reinstate the men. and said it was the fault of the secretary that they did not come out in order.—Several men heatedly attacked the last speaker, and asked him questions.—Mr. Winstone begged of them to forget the past. He advised the haulier to go and look for his work. It it was true that men had sought, strike pay while working then he would require the names, ,a.nd they would be sued in order to re- cover the money.—Mr. John Stephens complained that the checkweigher with- held certain information from the men. —Mr. J. Rogers stated that he was sur- prised at an accusation made that night- in3R had no chance to attend meetings. Meetings were called at the Farmers Arms several time-s. a nd only two or three would turn up. Every meeting had been above board.—Here Mr. Winstone interrupted, and said it wcjuld be no good to go over the past. He wished them to forgive, not seven times but seventy limes seven. He wished they would come to the point as to what would be the best course to take under the Circumstances.—A re- solution was passed that two of the men working and two of those unem- ployed form a deputation with Mr. Winstone mid Mr. Watts Morgan, and meet the management at Swansea, and request them to reinstate ihe men now out within a reasonable time. Failing this the us en to tender It days' notice to cease work. until a satisfactory under- taking could be made. The voting was 82 for and 5 against. Messrs. W. Clarke and R. [Vaneis were appointed to re- present the men working, and Messrs. Daniel Morgan and Daniel Davies on behalf of the, men who jre out as depu- tation.

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LLWYDCOED. SERVICES. — Last Sunday and Monday anniversary services were held at Moriah C.M. Church, of which the Rev. Margam Jones is pastor. The special preachers were the Revs. Thomas Williams (Gwalchmai). Holyhead, and J. Elias Hughes, B.A., B.D., Port Dinorwic. The meetings were well at- a, tended. Good singing was rendered by the choir, assisted by an orchestra under the leadership of Mr. Richard Walters, A.C.M. Mr. Hopkin Recs Walters presided at the organ. Mr. J. H. Davies conducted the singing.

CWMDARE. ARTIFICIAL 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 deeired. INTERMENT. The burial of Mr. John Mitchell, 10 Broncynon Terrace, whose tragic death is reported in an- other column, took place on Tuesday at # the New Cemetery, Aberdare. The -cortege was a very large one, fully 300 being present. The Rev. H. Barra- clough was the -officiating minister. Wreaths were given by:—Mother and Father, Swindon; May and Jim, brother and sister, Swindon; Beatie and Charlie, sister and brother, Swindon; Edith, I Nellie, Emmie, and Tom. sisters and brother, Swindon; Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs and Beatie, Cwmdare; Mr. and Mis. Porter and family, uncle, aunt, and cousins, Swindon; Mrs. Jenkins, Cwmdare; Hilda and Edith, Cwmdare; Kate and Martha, Cwmdare; Cwmdare Football Team; Mrs. Wakefield, Cwm- dare. Flowers: Girl friends; Harry, Cwmdare; Mr. and Mrs. Morris and family, Cwmdare; Mr. and Mrs.! Dowl- ing and Mr. Reeves, Cwmdare; Mrs. Taylor. Cwmdare; Mr. and Mrs. Yendall, Newport; Miss Annie Jones, Queen Street; Miss Ð. A. Waters, Queen, Street*- Mr. and Mrs. Tyrrell, Queen Street; Mr. and Mrs. Perry, Cwmdare: Emlyn •Tone. Trecynon; Fellow-workmen, Nantmelyn. The chief mourners were: First coach, Mrs. MitchcII. mother; 3Irs. Cockbill, sister; Mrs. R. Porter, aunt; Mrs. F. Porter, cousin; Miss B. Yendall. fiancee, and Mfs. Gibbs; 2nd coach, Mr. Gibbs, Mrs. Yendall. Mrs. Perry. Hilda, Edie, and Katie. The bearers were: Messrs. T. H. W. c. Bloomfield, W. Chilcott, E. Jones, and W. M. J ones.

HIRWAIN. FIRST BURIAL. The first inter- ment at the Hirwain New Cemetery took place on Monday, when the mortal remains of Edwin David Winter, the young sou of Mr. and Mrs. John Winte*, of 3 Bethel Place, Hirwain, were in- terred. Deceased was onl-, three months old. VICTORIA HALL. An exception- ally good programme is presented this week. Heading the vaudeville pro- gramme are Maisie Evans, soprano soloist from the London Halls, and Keu Williams, versatile comedian and Keu Williams, versatile comedian and entertainer. "Chains of Bondage," a two-reel drama, proves intensely inter- esting, and other pictures of real inter- e-st are Deception," "The Engineer's Revenge." Special attention is paid to Jkhe war in the picture, "Black Spot," a gripping Russian Army drama. For schoolchildren. "African Sea Birds is most edifying and instructive. SACRED CONCERT. Under the auspices of the Citizens' Committee of the Prince of Wales' Fund a sacred concert was held at the Victoria Hall on Sunday evening last. Mr. Gwilym Richards, minimum wage agent, pre- sided over a iarge gathering of Hir- wainites. So were given by Messrs. William Walter-. Sidney Flillier, Wil- liam Kees, B. Vaughan, Sarah Rees, and Doris Coleman. Recitation, Mr. Gwilym Richards. Duett. Miss Sarah Rees and Mr. William Heb. Pianoforte solo. Master Trevor Boynes. The ac- companists were Messrs. Tom Richards and Trevor Boynes. A sum of £ 4 2s. was realised for the Distress Fund. The management of the hall were thanked for giving the use of the building gratis.

CWMCWRACH. CALi ARIA. On Sunday and Mon- day Calfaria Baptist Church held its i ,"ye^rly meetings, when the Rev. J • Griffiths, of Ammanford, preached.

RESOLVEN. RECRUITS. Recruits are still going from the district. The majority of the footballers have joined. there being no football for the present. PREACHING SERVICES. On Sun- day and Monday Tabernacle W elsJi u ^kurch held its annual services, when inspiring sermons were delivered by the Revs. Teify Davies, of Kenfig liill, and David Jones, Crynant. MELINCOURT RECRUITS. Melm- court is to be congratulated on its patriotism. On Monday a good send- off was given to 20 young men. who are koing to serve their country. This i.L v,l ge °n^ consists of from 10# to 120 houses. The names of the re* t™ wTere;—Oliver Jones, Herbert cu1!0 r .Bradley, Harry Jenkins, Broom6 Davies, Will Davies, Charlie £ 0™' Jury, Fred Jury, Ernest Jaelr Ti R°wlands, Dai Davies, son ^en 1 Brown, Joe Cook- son, F-an Jones, Tom Morgan, iviii INGT/fe Rees and W. Rees Davies- an inrP n Saturday morning an inquest was held at the Police nriHU ^chmg the death of Wilfred of Uf„d M 1 y0ns R" "I"* I ,\dS sf; al^ed on August 13th last The i ?1Xdy"S°r0ner'- Mr- T- Powell> con- i ducted the inquiry.-The Father said he 1 labourer. On the 13th of = »ust the child pulled a jug of* cocoa i r °,Vts cileat' and died on Friday, 1 the 4th of September.—Dr. R D. j Pnchard said that the child sustained scalds on the chest, and the skin came 1 completely off. Death was due to i scalds, and to exhaustion through not taking any food.—The jury returned a verdict in accordance with the medical evidence. COLLIERS AND THE CALL. Last rwrh nV^^ing was held at the Chuich Hall to receive the delegates' report of the Cardiff Miners' Confer- ence and also to endeavour to have t £ e n°;°Pei;atl0U- of the tradesmen in nr! u CriS1f- Mr- John Jones fnfl j? said young men in H°wer, their manhood were risk- ° their lives, and, as Britishers, they heh? My ,>0und to do something to help. Mr. Tom Storey, one of the dele- gates, gave a report of the conference. 316 ^^Sestion of the conference wan adopted viz., to make a levy of 6d. per man and 3cl per boy for the Prince of Wales Fund. A representative work- ing committee was formed as follows Glyncastle Colliery, Messrs. J. Jones, 1. Dowling; officials, Messrs. F. H. Beaman and R. Jenkins; Dr. R. D. Prichard (chairman, Parish Council); Glyn Merthyr Colliery, Messrs. W. loins, S. Lloyd; officials, J. Jones; Gored-Merthyr Collierv, Messrs. W J. J^kms W. Delve; officials, Emlyn Jones; Ynysarwed Colliery, Messrs J. Kogers, George Cubbins; officials D G. Jones; tradesmen, Messrs. Prvtherch and E. J. Jones; Co-operative Society. Messrs. J. M. Burrows and Kirk; rail- waymen, Messrs. Jones and Norris; builders, Messrs. Herbert and Bristow; school-teachers, Messrs. M. Gri ffithg weirEvaA?; Ystrad°wen Colliery, Mr. William Morris.

Letters to the Editor. MUSIC RIVALRY AT GLYNNEATH. Dear Sir,—I have read the fpttera published m the "Leader on music rivalry at Glynneath with much inter- eat, and hope that the publicity given vyill be the means of helping those who desire to see a strong male voice partv organised in the village. It would be very pleasing to me and to a largo iiuni- ber of old Partvites if Messrs. William Davies and 1 red Evnon were to loin; the new party formed by Mr William Williams. There is no place for two parties here, but there is no reason why one very strong and powerful party- should not be organised. I hope Messrs Davies and Eynon will let bygones lie bygones, and so show themselves above the petty meanness so characteristic of musicians generally.—I am, ANOTHER OLD PARTYITE.

Vicar's Son Wounded. The Rev. David Phillips, B.A., Vicar of Newcastle, Bridgend, has been notified by the War Office that his son, Second-Lieutenant V. M. G. Phillips, of the 2nd Suffolk Regiment, has been ser- iously wounded. The Rev. D. Phil- lips is a native of xVberdave. It was but recently that his father, Mr David Phillips. Trecynon, passed away. I

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GLYNNEATH. Tslr, Samuel Evans, of cae, Glyn Neath, who died on June 1'5, left estate of the gross value of • £ 983, of which 1*952 is net persona'r-. PREACHING SERVICES. — On Sunday and Monday special services were held at Ebenezer C.M. Church, Pontneathvauglian. The Revs. D. Wil- liams, Tieherbert. and W. Thomas, Maesteg. officiated. COLLIERY RESTARTED. It will be good news to all people interested in Glva Neath to learn, that the Awr-j pcrgwm Collieries restarted work la-t week. At present between 150 and 200 men are employed. The d's+ricts J'e- -tarted are the North West Level in the 9ft sea-m ami the 3ft. senu in il.e Pwllfaron Colliery. It is unle, stood that the whole of the collieries .iJl not be restarted for some time. i

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