The Aberdare Leader

ABEROARE. NEW SEASON Wallpapers. Finest selection in Wales. No foreign paper stocked.—Emrye Evans, Victoria-square. SEION (AV.). Mr. R. Alun Lewis, Mountain Ash, ministered at this church on Sunday morning, and in the even- ing the Rev. H. O. Hughes, who de- livered a powerful discourse from 11. Philippians iv. 4 to 7. TRINITY. At the conclusion of his sermon on Sunday morning the pastor, the Rev. J. Lewis Jenkins, made an impressive reference to the sinking of the three British cruisers with a large number of the crew during the la.it week. At the close of the service the "Dead March from "Saul" was played On the organ by Mr. J. Arkite Phillips, the congregation standing. ST. MARK S MISSION. Messrs. T. G. (hivert, and G. Lee officiated at this place of worship last Sunday evening. HARVEST THANKSGIVING Services are being held at Siloa Congregational Church throughout the week in the form of prayer meetings, conducted by the Rev. D. Silyn Evans, pastor. MUSICAL. — The Parochial Church Choral Society had their first practice at the Town Council Schools on Tuesday evening last. The conductor is Mr. Brvchan Thomas, and the accompanist, Mr. R. E. Pegge. SUCCESS. Emma, Elizabeth Oliver, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Oliver, 6 Oak Street, was successful re- cently in gaining admission to the County School. She was a scholar at the National. School, and has only just passed her lltli birthday. TABERNACLE. The preacher at Tabernacle Congregational Church on Sunday last was the Rev. Ir. Thomas, Garndiffaith. At the evening service his text was Rev. 3. 20, "Behold I stand at the door and knock," etc. The preacher's theme was "Jesus at the door." Jesus stood and knocked (1) at jhe door of reason (2) at the door of conscience; (3) at the door of the hu- man heart. SCHOLASTIC. — As a result of the recent C.W.B. examination's Mr. Harry E. Allen has been awarded a Glamorgan County Scholarship of the value of X-10 per annum tenable at Cardiff University College for three years. He was a pupil at the Aberdare County School. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Allen, late of Abernant Road, and a brother to Nurse Allen, of whom the invalided soldier, Private Smith, of the Fusiliers, I speaks so highly, as recorded in the last issue of the "Leader." N.U. RAILWAY WOMEN'S GUILD. —The monthly meeting of the above Guild was held in the Memorial Hall on Monday evening last. Mrs'. Kelly, Guild was held in the Memorial Hall on Monday evening last. Mrs. Kelly, secretary, and Mrs. Elias, treasurer, I were appointed representatives of the Guild on the N.U.R. Special Com- j mittee, appointed for the war relief I' iiind. It was resolved to co-operate with the N.U.R. in contributing to- wards the local war distress fund through the weekly collection of the I N.U.R. members. Mrs. T. Price, the president, was appointed representative on the District Council Distress Com- mittee. HIGHLAND PLACE. The Rev. W. Lucan Davies, pastor of the Newport (Mon.) Unitarian Church, occupied this pulpit last Sunday, and in the morning preached a telling discourse on the words found in Job, "Canst thou by searching find out (}od?" He referred to the Agnostic movement which prevailed at the end of the last century. Agnostic- ism really came out of the older Atheistic movement, and an Atheist among intellectual men was very rare nowadays. The preacher declared that astronomy, geology, and chemistry mani- fested God. However, it was one thing to believe in God and quite another thing to prove the existence of God. Belief in nod existed before theology, and there was no nation without some knowledge of God. UNITARIAN SOCIETY. The quarterly meetings of the South East Wales Unitarian Society were held at Cefn on Monday, the Rev. Simon Jones, B.A., Swansea, in the chair. Delegates were present from all the churches, those from Hen Dy Cwrdd, Trecynon, being Mrs. W. Jones, Cwmdare, and Miss Olwen Jones, Broniestyn; High- land Place Church, Aberdare, Mrs. Evan Jones, Dynevor House; Mrs. F. W. Hall, Abernant Road, and Mrs. Mill- ward, Tanybryn Street. There were also present from Aberdare, the Rev. R. J. Jones, M.A., Rev. E. T. Evans, Mr. L. N. Williams, J.P., ex-president, and a large number of the members of Hen Dy Cwrdd and Highland Place; also Rev. George Neighbour, of the Brother- hood Church, Mountain Ash. At the business meeting in the afternoon the reports were given by the Rev. W. J. Phillips, Nottage (secretary) and Mr. Gomer LI. Thomas, J.P., Merthyr (treasurer). A sub-committee also pre- sented reports on new causes opened at Tredegar and Abertillery. In the even- ing a religious service was held, when the Rev. D. G. Rees, Trebanos, de- livered a discourse in Welsh. SILOA. On Sunday last presenta- tions were made to two energetic mem- bers of. Siloa Congregational Church, namely Messrs. William John Davies, son of Mr. Lewis J. Davies, Labour Ex- change. and Mr. David John Parsons, son of Mr. David Parsons, Ynyslwyd Street. Both young men are embarking on a college career, the former going to Bangor and the other to Battersea. In the afternoon Mr. Davies' Sunday School class presented him with books. Mr. I). J. Thomas, teacher of the class, handed over the volumes. Mr. J. Tarrell Williams, superintendent, said that both young men were a credit to the church and to the Sunday School. In the evening a presentation was made to Mr. Parsons by Siloa Choir, of which he was the secretary. ltr. Morgan John, deacon, presided. The Rev. D. Silyn Evans, pastor, gave a suitable address, and handed over to Mr. Parsons a tra- velling trunk and a purse of gold. Ad- dresses were also given by Mr. W. J. Evans, conductor of the choir, and the chairman. Miss Rachel Davies gave a song. Mr. Evan Williams, superinten- dent of the Vestry Sunday School, of which Mr. Parsons had been a teacher, paid him a glowing tribute. Mr. J. Owen (Gwernantydd) eulogised Mr. Par- sons in verse. Mr. Richard Morgan, one of the deacons, concluded in prayer. The I secretary and treasurer were Messrs. David Lewis and William Phillips. NOVEL PROCESSION. The Cham- ber of Trade concert bids fair to be one of the biggest things ever held in the town. The items arranged are of the best ami will not by any means be of a monotonous character. There will be solos by well-known artistes; a se- lection of Mr. Haggar's best pictures; glees or choruses by the Abercwmboi Prize Boys' .Choir; selections by the Cynon Valley Band and by the Aber- aman Silver Band, and in addition to this there will be turns from the Aber- dare Empire and also the New Theatre and Hippodrome. Tn connection with this monstre entertainment Mr. J. A. Evans, one of the members of the Chamber, is organising a huge motor procession to take place next Thursday afternoon. It will form up outside the Market. Hall at 3.30, and then proceed to the bottom of Aberaman. returning through Cardiff Street and Canon Street to Trecynon. thence back to Market Street. It is anticipated that the motor procession will be nearly a mile long, and people living in the outskirts and t'ide streets should make an effort to secure a place on the main route to see it. A committee to make arrangements for the concert was held at Miles' Restaurant on Friday evening under the presidency of Mr. A. E. Harmston. A wire was received from Mr. IJltyd Williams, Compton House, from London, stating that he had secured the services of the eminent baritone, Mr. Lewis James, of the O'Mara and other Opera Companies. (See announcement of concert in our advertising columns.)

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CWMBACH FOOTBALL. On Saturday last, at the Ynys Meadow, the Cwmbach Ex- celsiors entertained the Athletic Eleven in a First Division, Glamorgan League match. The home team were: Goal, John Williams; backs. Sam Davies and Dick Davies; half-backs, W. L. Davies, Ed. Edwards, Daniel LI. Cur- now; forwards, W. Bevan, R. Davies, T. Edwards (captain), W. J. Williams, D.J.Morris. Linesman, N. J. Morris. After a hard tussle the visiting team emerged winners by the narrow margin of one goal to nil. The prominent men on the home side were: Edwards at half, S. Davies and W. L. Davies. HARVEST FESTIVAL. On Sunday last the annual harvest thanksgiving service was held at Soar Primitive Methodist Chapel. Special singing was rendered by the choir; conductor, Mr, Isaac R. Roberts. In the afternoon the choir gave a fine rendering of a service 4f song, and in the evening they sang special hymns and anthems. The preach- er for the day was Mr. Joseph Roberts. Aberaman. On Monday a grand tea and sale of produce was held. The tray- holders were: Mrs. S. Ellis and Mrs. Dillon. Cutters-up, Mrs. Collins and Ir. Thomas Brown. Door-keeper, Mr. Fred Farrant. Fire attendant. Mr. Ben Watts. The organist was lr. W. H. Ellis. SUPPER AND CONCERT. — On Thursday evening last a supper and concert: took place at the Duffryn Arms in connection with the Holiday Club, when 135 sat down. The following assis- ted at the tables:—Mrs. W. Evans, Farmer's Arms; Mrs. Rowland Thomas, Mrs. John James, Mrs. D. Rees Davies, Mrs. Thomas James, Miss Annie May Thomas, Miss S. E. Davies, and Mrs. Ben Rees. The chairman at the concert was Mr. Thomas Davies, Crown Row. The following was the pro,raninie: Address by the Chairman; songs, Messrs. J. R. James, Ben Evans, N. J. Morris, Morgan Lloyd. George laggs. Frank Davies, David Hughes, Thomas Gough, Thomas Davies, Henry Thomas. The National Anthem was sung by Mr. J. R. James. The accompanist was Mr. T. R. Evans. A.T.S.C. The secretary was Mr. D. J. Williams, Sion Terrace. BETHANIA. — On Sunday last the quarterly meetings and anniversary ser- vices were held at Bethania Baptist Chapel. The president was the Rev. Joseph James, pastor. At the afternoon service a Psalm was recited by Miss Man- Lewis; duett. Bronwen Parry and I Bessie Griffiths; solos, Misses Ivy Dough- ton. Blodwen Doughton, Mary Ellen David, Gwladys Owen. Messrs. Charles M. Gough, Glyndwr Davies, Elias Rees, Johnny Lewis, Josiah Davies; recita- tions. Miss Esther Owen, Mr. Johnny Evans. Miss- Bessie Rees. In the even- ing a Psalm was recited by Mr. James John James. Solos, Misses Catherine Nicholas and Ada Palmer, Masters Id- wal Jones and Glyndwr Davies. and Mr. W. R. Davies. Singing, Miss Francis and Miss May Doughton and friends, Miss Mvfanwy Williams and friends, Mr. Benjamin Thomas and friends; duett. Misses Gwladys and Ettie May Owen; duett. Misses Olwen and Mary Lewis. Recitations. Miss Myfanwy Wil- liams. Mr. William Walters, and Mr. W. Morgan. The conductor was Mr. William R. Davies. Organists. Messrs. Ivor Vaughan and John Griffiths. Secre- tary. Mr. David John.

ABERAMAN. I NOW IS THE TIME to see the best selection of wallpapers in town. Won- derfully cheap. Also paints, varnishes, oils, etc.—Emrys Evans. Aberdare. SARON (C.). The Rev. J. Bowen Davies, Abprewmhoi. occupied this pu]- pit on Sunday last. and delivered a stiriing sermon on II. Cor. v. 7. In the evening the Rev. H. P. Jenkins, pastor, officiated. ACCIDENT. — On Saturday evening last whilst Norman Jones, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Jones, butcher. Lewis Street. Aberaman, was proceeding along C ardiff Road. near the brook, he was knocked down by OllP of the tram- way cars, and was "severely hurt. It wit found necessary to put several stitches in his head. He now lies in a critical condition. YNYSLWYD (B.). The Rev. D. Phillips, Penrhiwfer, ministered at this church on Sunday last. OBITUARY. Sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Williams, 15 Hol- I ford Street, on the death of their nine- months-old son. Llewelyn, which oc- curred on Sunday very "suddenly. The interment took place on Wednesday at the Aberdare Cemetery. The Rev. J. Griffiths, Calfaria, Aberdare, officiated. The mourners were: Father; Messrs. William Williams, brother; John Ceiriog Williams and Evan Roberts, Tylorstown, uncles. Mr. John Zachariah, Aberdare, carried out the funeral arrangements. WEDDING. On Thursday morning last the nuptials of Miss Hilda Lewis, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Lewis, grocer, Cardiff Road, Aberaman, and Mr. Harold Chew, youngest son of Mrs. J. Chew. confectioner, High Street, Aberdare, were solemnised at Trinity Church, Aberdare. The Rev. J. Lewis Jenkins performed the ceremony, The bride was given awav bv her father. There was a large gathering at the church. As they left the the happy pair were deluged with confetti and congratulations. At the reception breakfast at the bride's home a large number of relatives and friends of the bride and bridegroni were present. SUPPER AND CONCERT. At the Aberaman Original Silver Band Insti- tute on Thursday evening last a supper was held under the auspices of the Holiday Club. The clubroom was nice- ly decorated. About 70 members par- took of the supper, prepared by Mr. and Mrs, Tom George (manager and manageress), assisted by the following -Ie.,srs. Charles Dennis, I'homas Morgan, Joseph Hughes, W. Charles Morris, Fred Beckleg, and .Tames Phillips. The carvers were ATessrs. James Everett, and Jack Williams. Mr. John Jackson, Aberdare, presided at the concert. The opening song was given by Mr. James Arkwright. Songs, Messrs. Mog Edwards, Mountain Ash. the celebrated tenor, and Moses Jenkins, Mountain Ash. the famous baritone. Comic song, Mr. Will Hattyn, Ton Pent re. Duett, Messrs. Mog Edwards and Moses Jenkins. The Aberaman Band Party (conductor, Mr. Gwilvm Jonathan) rendered "Comrades "in Arms." Gomic songs, Air. Will Hatton. Quartette by the Aberaman Band. The I secretarial duties were carried out by Mr. Arthur Philpin. The accompanist was Mr. D. Cerddor Davies. The club has paid upwards of t300 out to its members. DEATH AND INTERMENT. Mr*. Mary Lambe, who resided with her daughter and son-in-law, Air. and Mrs. George Rowlands, 304 Cardiff Road, passed away on Thursday at the ripe age ot 76. Deceased had been in failing health for the last few months. About three weeks ago she had a paralytic seizure. She bore her illness most patiently. The funeral took place on Monday at the Aberdare Cemetery. The Rev. J. Ll. Davies, curate, was the officiating minister. The appended were the mou:mes: -FIrst coach, Mrs. Alice Coles. Craven Arms; Mrs. D. Lewis, Belmont Terrace; Mrs. George Row- lands, and Mrs. Sarah A. Williams, Bargoed, daughters; Mrs. Alice White- foot, grand-daughter, Pontardulais, and Airs. John Lambe, daughter-in-law; 2nd coach, Mrs. Alice Williams, Monk Street; Misses Jane and Florrie Lambe, Miss Mary Ann Williams, Bargoed, and Miss Lizzie Mary Rowlands, grand- daughters; 3rd coach, Misses Beatrice Rowlands. Maggie Rowlands, and Airs. Maud Coles, grand-daughters: AT asters Trevor Williams and Arthur Rowlands, grandsons. Following the hearse were: Messrs. John Lambe, son; David Lewis, Belmont. and George Rowlands, sons- in-law: William Coles, nephew; John l Lewis and Thomas Lambe, grandsons, and John Lucas, nephew. Wreaths were given by Mr. and Airs. J. Coles, Mr. and Airs. John Lambe, Air. and Airs. George Rowlands, Airs. T. Smart, and Mr. and Mrs. Craven. PRESENTATION. On Monday evening last at the Aberaman Church Hall the friends of the Rev. E. G. Parry met to make him a presentation j on his leaving the parish for Rhyl. lr. R. W. Roberts, churchwarden, presided, supported by Air. James Thomas, churchwarden; Rev. J. Ll. Davies, curate; Air. Jones, layreader, and Messrs. AAT. R. Powell and W. D. Wil- liams. A selection by Air. E. Hulin's mandoline band was followed by songs by Airs. Austin Price, Aliss L. Hulin, and Air. F. Burrows. The chairman ex- pressed the hope that Air. Parry would be as successful in his new sphere as lie had been at Abercwmboi. This was followed by speeches from Air. Jones, layreader; Ara\ James Thomas, Rev. J. i LI. Davies, Soliii Davies, and W. D. Williams. Mrs. Walker, the oldest member of St. Peter's, Abercwm- boi, made the presentation to Air. Parry of a silver pocket communion service, suitably inscribed, on behalf of the congregation of the above church and friends in Aberaman. Next came the presentation of a silver-mounted walk- ing stick and pipe by Airs. Arthur on behalf of the teachers of St. Alargaret's Sunday School. Air. Parry, in respond- ing, thanked all most sincerely for the presents, and esgeciallv for the kind way in which he had been received by all during his sojourn in the parish. all during his sojourn in the parish. A duet was given by Airs. Arthur Mor- gan and Airs. Austin Price, and the meeting closed with the National An- them

CODREAMAN. BETHANY. — The harvest thanks- giving festival of the above church was held on Sunday, September 22nd, when held on Sunday, September 22nd, when the Rev. Gomer Leyshon, B.A., of Ton Pentre, preached. the afternoon ser- vice consisted of a service of song, entitled "The Farmer's Faith," which was exceedingly well rendered by the choir, assisted by several well-known singers from neighbouring churches. The conductor was Air. George Alose.s. Mr. T. Darbyshire was the organist, whilst Air. James Phillips acted as reader. On Monday afternoon a sale of produce took place at the Vestry, when Alesdames G. Badham, George Davies, and T. H. Alilsom presided over the vegetable stall, and Mesdames J. Summers and W. Bevan over the fruit stall. The trayholders at the tea were Mrs. Evans, Seven Sisters; Alisses Malpas, Edwards, and Allen, whilst Mesdames George Edwards, J. Davies, T. I Thomas, S. Davies, and WT. Williams were the cutters. Mr. D. D. Badham is the church secretarv.

CWMAMAN. SPRING CLEANING— Fineet stock of all kinds of paints, wallpapers, and var- nishes. The cheapest place.—Emrys Evans. Victoria-square. CHILDREN'S CONCERT. The school children's repeat performance was given on Thursday evening last, and was presided over by County Councillor Wil- liam Jones, Cwmaman. The spacious hall was again crowded. The same pro- gramme was again given by the children with one addition, viz., "Y Fwyadchen." The proceeds will be devoted as before to the Prince of Fund. PRESENTATION. At Seion (B.) Chapel on Sunday evening a handsome g-old watch was presented to Air. Gwilym James Williams, 45 Brynhyfryd. on l>ehalf of the church, on his departure for the marine service. Air. Williams had rendered valuable service to the church as organist. Tn the unavoidable, absence of Mr. Williams, he was repre- sented hy his mother. Mrs. John Davies. The gift was handed over by Mr. John Davies, deacon, in a neat and appropriate speech. Mrs. Davies suitably responded. HARVEST FESTIVAL services were held on Sunday last at Trinity (B.) Chapel. and were well attended. Ser- mons were preached in the morning and afternoon by the pastor, the Rev. M. J. Thomas. The evening service was pre- sided over by the pastor, and the follow- ing took part: -Bass solo, "Abide with jite, .1 N-lr. Jolin Jones; tenor solo, "Light of the World," Air. David Lloyd Mor- gan; duett, "The Two Heroes." Messrs. Jones and Alorgan; duett, "The Saviour with me," Alisses M. Parry (soprano) and E. A. Parry (contralto); elocution- ists, Mr. George Williams, Alaster E. Broad, and Miss Ivy Alorgan, who re- cited 'Leap for Life" and "Aly Alaster." Air. Williams rendered "The Fadeu Rose and "The Harvest Festival," and Master E. Broad recited "John Hard- ing." Air. J. Roberts, Godreaman, the organist, effectively rendered two volun- taries from Beethoven and Alendel- ssohn. On Monday a tea and sale of fruit and vegetables were held. Presid- ing at the tea tables were Mesdames Scriven, Hay, Tennant, and Jones. ( ucters, Alesdames Evans and Lewis. Brewers. Alessrs. T. A. Rowe and C. A. Parry. Collectors. Alesdames M. Addis and E. Jones. Air. John Deakin had charge of the fruit and vegetable stall. The secretarial duties were in the hands of Air. O. E. Broad. CWMAMAN A.F.C. The club is running two teams in the Glamorgan League competitions. Divisions I and the Reserves in Division III. The club originally entered their 1st team in Division II., but owing to the disband- ing of several clubs in that division and also in Division I., the two are now com- bined and called Division 1. Cwmaman are, therefore, at a disadvantage from a championship point of view, ror naturally the championship should be decided this year hetween the original First Division Clubs. Nevertheless, they have started the season well in Division I'vi- L. for the first match played on Thurs- day, September 10th, versus Treharris Thursdays resulted in a win for Cwm- aman by three goals to two after a hard game. The following Saturday, Septem- ber 12tli, Troedyrhiw Crusaders were the visiting team, and the match ended in a draw (2-2). On the same date the Re- serves XI. made their debut in the League (Division III.) competition by visiting Bedlinog Alidgets, and succeeded in bringing homo one point, the match I resulting in a draw (1-1). Saturday, September 19th. saw the Reserves matched with Treharris St. Mathias ¡ (Division III.) at Cwmaman, and the homesters came out victorious to the tune of 7 goals to nil. Local scorers: W. T. James (3); T. G. Thomas (1); John Davies (1), and A. Gough (1). On Thursday last at Cwmaman before a good crowd the first team with several changes, which happily marked a good improvement in the team, trounced Merthyr Thursdays (an original Division 1. team) by five goals to one. The game was an exceedingly fast one, and full of exciting incidents, nevertheless, a good. clean game. Two penalties were missed j by Cwmaman. The referee was Mr. J. C. Butler, of Abernant. On Saturday, September 26th, Aberaman Albions were the visitors. A good crowd came to watch this local Derby at the Glyn- hafod Grounds, and it was treated to a very fast and exciting game from start I to finish. The result (Cwmaman, one goal; Aberaman, nil) indicated the general run of play and the type of play usually seen in these local Derbys. Again Cwmaman missed a penalty. They are so far very unlucky in that re- spect. Mr. Butler again officiated as referee. On Saturday, September 26th. the Reserves beat. Mountain Ash Park Rovers at Mountain Ash by two goals to nil. On Thursday next the 1st team is due in the return match versus Tre- j harris Thursdays at Treharris. On Sat- urday next Pontcynon (Division I.) will be the visitors at Cwmaman. The team that beat Merthyr Thursdays and Aberaman Albions was as follows:- Goal, John Argust; backs, Alorgan Alorgan and Stephen Davies; halves, Douglas Cates, Joseph Thomas, and David Joties; forwards, Gwilym Davies, Jack Phillips. J. C. Thomas. Tim Evans (captain), and W. Whitlock. John Argust. in goal, is a decided im- provement in the team. He, played well in both matches.

ABERCWMBOI. PRIZE DRAWING. The prize drawing of Air. John Thomas. 3 Bronallt Terrace, Abercwmboi, has been post- poned until Monday, December 7th, 1914. All monies and duplicates must be in my hands by Saturday, December -ith.-Ifeni-y Williams, Secretary, 14 Bronallt Terrace. NEWSAGENCY. Mr. W. R. Griffiths, the well-known Abercwmboi newsagent and stationer, is opening a new shop at Granville House, 6 John Street, by the tram terminus this week. Air. Griffiths trusts that by strict atten- tion to business he will retain the patronage of his many customers. (Advt.)

CWMPENNAR. THE HARVEST FESTIVAL ser- ices of St. riltyd's Church were held last Thursday evening. Kind friends had beautifully decorated the aisles and altar with flowers and fruit. The special preacher was the Rev. J. H. Pugh. PRESENTATION. A farewell social held at Cwmpennar Schools, Mountain Ash, on Saturday evening, when the staff and members of the Sunday Schools assembled to bid fare- well to their Superintendent, Mr Wynd- ham Magor. on his departure for "col- lege. A splendid repast had been pre- pared by the staff and friends. After- wards a concert was held, the chairman being Mr Enoch Moore. The following items were rendered;—Song, Mr Wal- te.- Pugh; club swinging exhibition. Mr Willis; song, Mr D. Rees; recita- tion. Mr W. Pugh; song, Mr Harrv Dudden recitation, Mr D. Rees; song, .Mr Ted Smith. The accompanists were Messrs. Waltei- Pugh and Coslett. Miss B. Phelps, secretary of the -,iin-. School, then presented Mr Alagor with a beautifully engraved silver- mounted walking stick. Aliss Phelps spoke of how ably Mr Alagor had filled a difficult position, as he not only had to take charge of the Sunday School. but was also the teacher of the Bible Class. All regretted his departure from among them, and wished him every success in his college career. Air. Magor, in thanking all for such a valu- able present, said no teacher could more proud of a Bible Class than he had been of his. The members had paid marked attention, and had shown great interest in the lessons. He hoped to renew his connection with them ere long. The remainder of the evening was spent in various amusements. The secretarial duties were carried out by Air Enoch Aloore.

MOUNTAIN ASH. WEDDING. — A pretty wedding took piace in St. Margaret's Church last Saturday morning. The bride was Miss Ethel Alary Alder, onlv "daughter 0;' the late Sergt. Instructor Alder and Airs. Alder, 7 Alexandra Terrace. The happy man was Mr Joseph* Moore second son of Mrs. and Mr. Abraham Moore, manager Cwmpennar Collierv. The Cottage, Cwmpennar. The offici ating minister was the Rev. J. Llew- elyn Croft. The bride's dress was a cream voile and a cream lace hat. She was accompanied by Miss Kathleen Scott, Aberdare, who wore pale blue voile and a cream lace hat. and Miss Nancy Aloore, who wore a dress of white embroidery and a black satin cap. The bride who was given away by Mr D. P Davies. carried a shower bouquet of I sweet peas, harrissii lilies and trails of smilax. The best man was Mr Enoch Moore. In addition to the bridal par- ties the guests wers Miss Winifred I Lloyd, Mrs. D. B. Davies, Airs. John Lioyd, Airs. Tom Siul ti), Miss Dorothy Davies, and Mr A. C. Thomas, Niir- berth. The bridal party were con veyed to Church in a motor carriage supplied by Gough's Garage Co.

Football. BY "AIITDDIED OAF." Glamorgan League. Division I., Aber- nant v. Dowlits.-This was played at the Athletic Grounds oil Saturday. The home side were: Goal, W. H. Davies; backs, Eddy Alorgan and D. John James; halves, Walter Jenkins, W. N. Evans, and D. James Jones; forwards, Tom Evans, Dai Cox AVilliams, Tom Dally, D. J. Owen, and John Lewis AVilliams. Air. Lewis, of Bedlinog, officiated as referee. In the first half Dowlais scored a goal. Abernant, how- ever, maintained that, the ball went a foot outside the upright. Still, the referee stuck to his decision, and award- ed the visitors the points. Abernant. sought hard to equalise matters, but the home forwards were without their shooting boots. There was no further ,score. at the interval. > • After the change of ends Dally for Abernant missed an open goal. Within a minute of the end Tom Dally scored a. lovely goal for Abernant. Final score: one goal each. Welsh League, Division 11., Trecynon AA indsors v. Ystrad Mynach. This match took place at the Ytrad Mynach Grounds on Saturday. Trecynon team were: Goal, Jack Phillips; backs, Danny Jones and Will Davies; halves, Dai Griffiths, Dai Tom Williams, and W. ] Davies; forwards, Tom Beddoe, John Rees James, Tom Rosser. Dai Tom Evans, and Percy Gardener. Tom Rosser. although figuring out of his wonted position, drew first blood for the Scarlets with a splendid shot. This 1 was all the scoring in the initial moiety, After the change of ends Trecynon 1 gained a second goal through Tom Rosser. Following up the aggressive work the Scarlets finally netted another ( through Dai Tom Evans. Final score: j Trecynon Windsors, 3 goals; Ystrad Mvnacli, nil. j • • « This signal victory for Trecynon has ( given great satisfaction to their sup- g porters. Such capable men as Jack Thomas, Arthur Jones, George Davies, and Dai Nicholas were given a rest, with the intention of finding new talent ] amongst the substitutes. The Windsors ( now possess an excellent side, and will r make things hum in the Welsh League. » < ABERAMAN FOOTBALL. f BY ONLOOKER." J Aberaman Albions were the visitors 1 to Cwmaman in a 1st division Glamor- ( gan League. The following lined out < for the Albion:-Goals. Ike Williams; f backs, D. James and AA". Morgan; half- i backs, J. Tenant, Les Stephens, and t Tom Jenkins; forwards, W. Rowberry, ( Alchane, W. Thomas. Allen, and D. J. t Richards. The game was good in the first i half, but became very rough in the latter. Cwmaman won by one goal to nil. The visiting team's right wing was knocked out in the last five minutes of the game, after having played a great game. Air. J. Butler, Abernant, refereed. Aberaman Albions Seconds entertained Peiirhiwceiber Windsors at the Garth Meadows on Saturday last in a friendly c match. The following were for the ] Albions:—Goal, Whitbread; backs, D. Evans and Coles; half-backs, C. Evans, Price, and Ed. James; forwards. Phil James, H. Donovan, Oliver. Henry Wil- lianis, and John Thomas. The Albions were defeated by the odd goal in three, Price putting the ball through his own goal. Oliver scored for the Albions. Final score: Penrhiwceiber, 2 goals; Albions, I goal.

Letters to the Editor. "A CWMAMAN IIEQT-IIIE-AIENT. » Sir.—I cannot see that our village stands to benefit much if the suggestion oi your correspondent. "Cwmaman," is carried out. He wants to remove the Cwmaman Post. Office from its present position to somewhere in the Square. AY ell, the residents of Glanrhyd and Glynhafod will gain very little by sucii a move. I-think it would be better to lei well alone.—Yours, BRYNHYFRYD: Y.M.C.A. ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY (Conductor, Joseph Huston). Sir,—Choral singing lias been en etui-aged throughout AY.les to such an extent thai it has become the acknow- ledged Land of Song." Seeing that we as a Welsh nation are so forward in vocal music, is it not also possible that we could come out prominent m Or- cbcstral Singing! If orchestral work vere encouraged as strenuously as choral, there is every reason to believe that we would make a great mark. A\ ales in reepnt years has made rapid strides in the formation of Orchestras and Brass Bands. Now, here is a chance of a lifetime. The Y.M.C.A. Industrial Dept. of the Aberaman Haii and Institute has decided to organize ati Orchestral Swietv. the aim of which is to encourage instrumental music, to ''bring out'' amateurs and to contri- bute selections of music to the Y.M.C.A. Saturday evening concerts. Also to open for engagements. Every facility is given to this organization. Light, and the use of room and piano are given free on one condition, i.e., that every member become a member of the Institute, the fee being Is. 3d. per (jur-rter. Such a splendid offer should not be refused. So we appeal to ali instrumentalists who wish to join to give their names to one of the secretar- ies, D. Lewis or J. Stephens, or the manager, and so help to make this or- chestra a power for good.—Yours. ENTHUSIASTIC.

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Mad Friday." HOW RECORDS ARE BROKEN AT COLLIERIES. I have many interesting recollections of the South Wales coalfield, and among them are the memories of Mabon's Day. It will be remembered that Mabon's Day was instituted for the purpose of restricting the output of coal, but ow- ing to some of the wild excesses of the workmen the day was eventually abol- ished. After that the miners named no day as peculiar to themselves until they instituted what is now known as "Mad Friday." The object of "Mad Friday" is not to restrict the output, but to increase it. This day is the out- come of the Eight Hours Act, and one of its worst results. The Eight Hours Act did away with the short day on Saturday, and to overcome this diffi- culty the workmen have decided to work nine hours on Friday and seven hours on Saturday. This arrangement has brought about "Alad Friday." Since the Eight Hours Act has be- come law, there has been a general speeding up in connection with colliery work, which is noticeable on every day of the week, but on "mad Friday" every- one appears to be suffering from a kind of temporary insanity. From the mana- gers down to the most insignificant col- Her boys, all are animated with a de- sire to increase the output of coal above the previous record. The under-man- agers are generally in a state of frenzy on this day, while the subordinate officals run around the underground workings as if pursued by demons. Their one constant cry is for Coall Coal! Coal! The cry of the weary [.nd thirsty traveller for water in the and wastes of the Sahara desert is nothing like so intense as the cries of the over- men and firemen for more arid rnor3 of the black diamond. It would s^em as if their very liv^s depended upon their obtaining the required quantity of ((-al. And in very truth this must be FO, for woe betide the official vhose district falls short of the quantity of coal ex- pected from there. The poor fellow often goes without his dinner, and is often ready to fall with weariness and fatigue at the end of the shift, but little notice is taken of these insignificant details. But if the officials are wild on "mad Friday," what can one say about the hauliers and riders? These workmen are almost always in a state of excite- ment, but on "mad Friday" their ex- citement is extreme. They drive their horses like madmen, and use language af the most sulphurous kind. On the underground double partings the scenes ire more like a pandemonium than any- thing else. The hauliers and riders have no time to breathe, and rave like luna- tics whenever the slightest stoppage occurs. The excitement which marked the rush of gold-seekers to Klondyke md to the gold fields of Australia was mlall when compared to the rush and tiurry of the hauliers and riders for X>al. On "mad Friday" the hauliers rush from double parting to stall, and from stall to double parting, without intermission throughout the day, while ;he riders are equally busy. The colliers, too, join in the general nadness, and fill more trams on this lay than on any other day of the week. rhe general delirium is contagious, and very workman toils at the very high- st pitch. It is not surprising, there- fore, that the outputs for "mad Fri- lavs" are even greater than under the )ld system before the Eight Hours Act )ecame the law of the land. The only langer to be feared is that the asylum-, )f the future will have to be extended, or recent statistics show that incanity s on the increase among all classes of he community, and if "mad Friday" continues, as at present, the increase of he insane among the mining community s likely to prove abnormal.

Powell Duffryn's History. The Business Statistics Company, Ltd., Cardiff, have just issued an inter- wting illustrated book giving the history )f the Powell Duffryn Steam Coal Com- pany, Limited, since its formation. The •P.D." Company this year celebratc* its jubilee. During these 50 years it has felt all the variations and vicissi- tudes that attend the career of a great "olliery enterprise. It has been faced with crises that would have spelt ruin had it not been for the tenacity of pur- pose, the perseverance and the optim- sin that characterised those who con- trolled its affairs. But it now stands is the greatest colliery undertaking in the South Wale,, coalfield, and holds front rank amongst the best equipped, the best managed and most successful joncerns in the world. The story of its origin, its early struggles, and ultimate success is well told. It reads like a. romance, and reflects also the history of the coal trade in South Wale". When the company was formed the output of the collieries was 400,000 tons; last year it was nearly four millions. The original capital was £ 500,000; to-day it is £1,83:),78. The principal events in the history of the colliery are given, first of all in chronological order, and then we have a more detailed history from the time when "Powell of the Gapr" first began to sink pits in 1840, to the present time, together with a description of the Powell Duffryn collier- ies in the Alierdare and' the 'Rhymnev Y"alley:—a mass of useful information. There i, also detailed statements re- -pecting the valuable by-product plants, and descriptions of the various institu- tions—such as ho>pitals and rescue sta- tions—elected for the benefit of its em- ployee-. Some interesting details are also given as to the directors and the officials, the various markets, and par- ticularly as to the development of the company's business in France, which during recent years has increased so rapidly that the French agencies were, in January, 1914.^ formed into a limited company under French I aw. It is es- timated that the quantity of coal un- worked in the Powell Duffryn collieries amounts to 448,000,000 tons, or sufficient to furnish an annual output of four and a half minion tons for 100 years. The liook has been well got up. well printed. and hound, and reflects much credit upon rhe Business Statistics Company.

AfoKK STRING WANTED. "Ernie Little," said the teacher, im- patiently. "what is that you are playing withr" la nie made no reply, but the class sneak \\a ready with the in- formation. "Plea-'e. leaclier," he said, "it's _-<>me string he's got." B i, i it here," was the cext com- mand. So the offending stri.ig was brought and thrown into the fire. There was no more trouble with Ernie until his tiirn came to read. Then, instead of standing up. the poor little fellow made no signs, except, that two big bars stal j ill his eyes. "AA by don't you go on "Jth your reading:" cried the teacher. "Please, mum." whimpered Erni(,. t can not si and up. That string you i<vk from me kep' my trousers up:"

Lots ot omen can be saved from sin. but not one of them can ever be saved from the summer sales.

Up and Uown the Valley LLWYDCOEO. 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 desired. THANKSGIVING SERVICES. Last Sunday and Monday thanksgiving ser- vices were held at St. James' Church. Holv Communion was celebrated at 8 o'clock on Sunday, the celebrant being the Rev. Richard Jones, vicar, assisted by Mr. Williams, lay reader. In the afternoon a children's service was held, when the Vicar addressed the juveniles. At the evening service the Vicar took as his text Psalm 23. 5. The services were continued on Monday in Welsh. The Rev. Dewi Williams, Vicar of Hirwain. delivered a powerful ser- mon. The sacred edifice was very prettily decorated by the lady mem- bers of the church. The organist was Mr. Lewis Jones. The collections throughout were given towards St. James3 Curacy Fund.

TRECYNON. ARTIFICIAL TEETH.-Mr. P. Rake attends Mr. Berry's (Hairdresser), Tre- cynon, every Monday from 2 to 8 p.m. Patients visited at own homes, if desired PERSONAL. The many friends of Mr William Williams will be glad to learn that he is recovering after a somewhat lingering illness. Mr. Wil- liams is an old official at the Bwllfa. Collieries, being at the present time a fireman at No. 2 Pit. He is also a re- spected deacon at Bryn Seion C.M. Chapel. WEDDING.—A quiet wedding was solemnised at Siloa Chapel, Aberdare, by the Rev. J. Grawys Jones, Eben- ezer, assisted by the Rev. D. Silyn Kvans, Siloa, on Wednesday, Septem- ber 23rd. The contracting parties were Mr John Davies, Broniestyn Terrace, rnd Miss Catherine Ann Waters, 57 Gadlys Road, tho adopted daughter oi I -Mr Richard Rowlands, coal vendor. Miss Edwards, Tudor Terrace, acted as bridesmaid, and Mr Davies, brother ot tl e bridegroom, acted as best man. ,rE.k. -N most successful tea was held at Noddfa Welsh Baptist Chapel on Monday afternoon last. The follow- ing ladies presided at the tables, which were tastefully decorated with flowers:- Mrs. and Miss Thomas, Meirion Street; Airs. Hughes, Clive House; Miss Leach and Mrs. E. J. Evans, Bell Street; Mrs. Holmes, Miss King and Miss Holmes, Mrs. Williams, Union Street; Mrs. Harris. Llewelyn Street; Miss Williams. Park Lane; Miss A. Evans, Gospel Hall Terrace; Miss Jenkins, Cemetery Road. Tea brewers, Mrs. John, Bell Street, and Mrs. Hill. Harriet Street. Cutters, Mrs. W. Jones, Mrs. J. Evans, Mrs. J. James, and Messrs Stephen Evans and Thomas Evans. Mrs. Edwards was un- avoidably absent. The ticket sellers and collectors were Messrs. E. Evans, J ■ Clayton, and D. Howell Evans. Door- keeper, Mr. Ebenezer Richards. Waiters, Messrs. Gomer Morgan, Daniel Jones, Oaklev Jones, W. T. Hill, D. Griffiths. Air. J. R. Evans. G. and L., acted as supervisor ,and the secretary was Ir. James Williams. The Rev. D. Hopkin, B.A., presided over the function, which was largely attended. The proceeds of the tea are in aid of the church funds.

CAOLYS. ACCIDENT. — Master George Cox, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cox, North Avenue, received serious injuries to his chest on Friday morning last whilst following his employment at Fforchwen Colliery, Cwmaman.

PASTORAL. The members of Tabernacle English Congregational Church have invited the Rev. Maddock Jeffreys, Waunlwyd, Mon., to become their pastor, as successor to Professor J.Morgan Jones, M.A., now of Bangor College. ST. ELVAN'S. At this ch.urch on Sunday iijoi-iiiii- the Te Deuin was sung to Goss in F and the Benedictus to Woodward in E flat. The Canticles at Evensong were sung to Smart in G. The Rev. K. O. Carter, ALA., officiated at the morning service, and the Rev. H. G. Griffith, B.A.. in the evening. CARMEL (B.). The Rev. Mr. Harris. Skewen, occupied the pulpit at Carmel on Sunday last, preaching two eloquent sermons on the "Power of Prayer" and the "Reward of Christian Faithfulness respectively morning and evening. The speaker also gave all in- teresting sermonette in the former ser- vice to the children. One joined the church after the evening service. He had been a pupil in a class led by Mr. Harris in that afternoon's school. SILOA. On Sunday evening the pastor, the Rev. 1). Silyn Evans, preached an impressive sermon to the memory of two old and faithful mem- bers who had recently passed away, viz.. Mrs. Ann Howells, 43 Bwllta Road, Cwmdare, and Mr. James John, 11 Tudor Terrace. Mr. Evans' text was 1. Peter iv. 13, and his theme. The J ny of suffering." He remarked that the two servants of Christ whose departure they mourned possessed vigorous faith and simple pietv. CONCERT. — At the Market Hall on Thursday evening a miscellaneous con- ceit was given by the boys and girls of the Town National School in aid of the Prince of Wales Relief Fund. The conductor was Mr. W. Cas Jones; ac- companist", Mr. W. C. Williams. There was a full orchestra under the direction of Air. T. J. Morgan, L.T.S.C., Cwm- bacli. Programme: Selection by the Orchestra; humorous action soiig, "Coyme Nayro," Standard II. Boys; polka and actibn song, "Fairies," Stand- ard III. Girls; semi-chorus, (a) "Hearts l)f Oak" and (b) "Russian National Anthem," Standards IV. and V. Boys; character song, "Caller Herrin,' Stand- ard Ex V. Girls; action song, "You Dirty Boy," Standard III. Boys; flower song, "Rosp. Sunflower, Chrysanthe- mum." Stan lard II. Girls; humorous medley, "Ohio," Standard V. Boys; semi-chorus, (a) "Red, White, and Blue"; (b) "French National Anthem," Girls; Paddy Blake of Ballyblarney College and his pupils, Standard Ex V. Boys; minuet song and dance (original), "Long Ago," Standard V. Girls; national costume song, "Geishas," Stand- ard IV. Girls; military song, "Cross Street Volunteers," Standard IV. Boys. Several choruses were rendered. A British Empire Pageant and a Cycle of National Songs concluded a splendid concert. The hall was crowded. The concert was repeated on Monday. The action songs were taught by and sung under the direction of the following teachers: —Boys Standard II., by I Misses L. Lanman and S. Cole; Stand- ard TIT., by Mr. S. C. Rees; Standard IV., by Mr. W. C. Williams; Standard V. by 1fr. J. E. Howells; Standard Ex V. bv Mr. W. C. Jones. Girls: Standard II., by Miss W. Parley; Standard III. by Miss A. Morgan; Standard IV. by Misses Thomas and Cleveland; Stand- ard V. by Miss G. Eraser; Standard Ex V. by Miss C. Rate.