The Aberdare Leader

Mountain Ash Soldier. Charged with Manslaughter. A Fight In the Train. At Leominster County Police Court on Friday, George Thornley, of 87 Phillip Street, Mountain Ash, a private in the Royal Scots was charged with causing the death of Hy. Thomas. Supt. Rooke said that accused was warned by tii- police at Mountain Ash to attend th ? inquest, but failed to do so. Pris- oner, after arrest, said he was unable to attend the inquest, as he had no means to pay his fare from South Wales. Witness had made inquiries and found that prisoner had been to the police, and also to the railway com- pany to try and arrange his fare to Benington. Accused was released in his own re- cognisances in the sum of £10 to appear e.-i October 9. Thornley fought in the battle of Mons, where he was wounded in the left thigh and left arm. He is at present en furlough, and having recovered from his, wounds expects to be called upon to rejoin his regiment at an early date.

Cwmaman Man and his Wife. At Neath on Friday, Amelia Bowen, Giant's Grave, Briton Ferry, applied for a separation order against her husband, David Bowen, a clerk, of Fforchaman Road, Cwm- aman, on the ground of desertion. Mr A. Jestyn Jeffreys, for com- plainant, said the parties were mar- ried in March, 1911, and there was one child. The parties never lived together, complainant not wishing to leave her mother, who was an in valid. In December, 1911, com- plainant went to Aberdare to reside, the husband providing rooms. They separated, and defendant undertook to contribute 7s. 6d. a week towards his wife's maintenance. This under- taking he failed to fulfil, and pro- ceedings were taken in the County Court. Judgment was obtained and some instalments were paid by de- fendant under pressure. The Bench made an order of 10s. a week.

The Day of Atonement. The Hebrew fraternity throughout the erntire world this week observed their greatest religious festival of the year, viz.. the Day of Atonement. It com- menced on Tuesday evening and in- cluded on Wednesday evening. Atonement Day is characterised witn gieat and universal white fast and de- votional services. The local community fasted from Tuesday evening till Wed- nesday evening. This was strictly ob- served by all Jewish people from 13 years of age. During these days every Israelite atoned for his sins committed during the year, whether they were committed with aforethought or through ignorance. The services were of a most elevating and spiritual character. Prayers for the Royal Family and fpr the safety of our soldiers and sailors in the war were offered.

Off to Patagonia. To-day (Thursday) Mr and Mrs. Ben Lewis, Gadlys Road, Aberdare, will Hail for Buenos Ayrüs, en route for the eish Settlement in Patagonia, where they intend to settle down. They have already two sons in Y Wladfa,' On" of them being Mr Ben Lewis, "lectrician, formerly of Aberdare.

CWMDARE. „ RANTED. — Correspondent for the Aberdare Leader" at Cwmdare.— Pply "Leader" Office, Aberdare. DEATH. — On Sunday last Mrs. Wal- °f Nantmelyn Farm, passed away, day) takes place this day (Thurs- ILLNESS. Master Albert Jones, Mr- and Mrs- William Jones. ti,„ A,a is lying 'seriously ill at frlLCott,a8e Hospital. He is suffering double rupture. Hopes are enter- of his recovery.

ABERDARE. DRAMA EISTEDDFOD. At a meet- ing of the Committee held on Tuesday last it was decided that the proposed Drama Eisteddfod be postponed sine die owing to the war. KAISER 11. At the Empire on Thursday the duawing for the possession of the donkey bearing the above name, to which reference was made in our last issue, took place. The winner was Mr. Harold Knight, Aberdare. GADLYS CHURCH. The Rev. D. J. Bassett, Menai Bridge, son of the Her. D. Bassett, pastor of Gadlys Baptist Church, preached at this place of wor- ship last Sunday morning and evening, and preached very acceptable sermons. The father and eon jointly administered the communion at the evening service.

j ABERNANT. I PERSONAL. — An old and respected inhabitant, Mr. Thomas Williams, 15 Colliers' Row. who has been lying ser- iously ill, is now progressing.

MOUNTAIN ASH. A NEW STOCK ere the winter's storms begin. Geat's Flannel Shirts and Warm Socks in great variety.—Ted McGregor. OBITUARY. — The death took place on Monday of Jirn. Powell, Lyndhurst Street, relict of the late John Powell. The deceased, an old inhabitant, was greatly respected. HOURS ALTERED AGAIN. At the meeting held last Friday of the workmen of Messrs. Nixon's Collieries, it was de- cided to revert to the old hours-6 a.m. till 2 p.m. MOUNT MOTOR CARS. A sample of the motor cai-s that will be placed on. the road for public service, if per- mission of the Council be obtained, ran through the town on Tuesday afternoon. The vehicle excited a great amount of criticism, favourable and otherwise. REPORTED MISSING. It is ex- ceedingly gratifying to be able to re- port that Gunner Feltham of the ill- fated Pathfinder, who was reported missing, is now safe. His parents living in Phillip Street received a communica- tion from him a few days ago. PERSONAL.—We regret to state that our old friend, Mr. John Jefferies, is very ill and confined to his bed. The old trouble in his side has laid him low for a little while. His services for the recruits and the men in camp and his general forage for fags for the ''boys" will not x'eadily be forgotten. RED CROSS SOCIETY. A great I procession in aid of the funds of the above will take place on Saturday. The Soniety have received notice of probable calls to be made on their numbers, and I funds are urgently needed to buy cos- tumes. The procession will be accom- panied by the Mountain Ash Volunteer and Hibernian Bands, and will parade at 6 p.m. on Saturdav evening next. REVISION COURT. On Monday j morning the Hon. H. C. Bailey, Revis- ing Barrister, held the annual Revision Court at the Mountain Ash Police Sta- tion. The political parties were repre- sented as follows:—Conservatives, Mr. R- J. Richards; Radicals, Mr. Lewis Jones; labour and Socialists, Mr. T. Mardy Jones. On the joint application of all parties, the Revising Barrister promised to appeal to the Town Clerk to hava the voters' list printed on one side only of the paper. No contentious matters of any description cropped up. Lodger clauti-i were considered, many of them failing on account of non-compli- ance with the Act of Parliament. The Conservatives claimed 34, and sustained 21. The Radicals had 9 claims defeated out of 21. The Socialists sustained 2 claims out of 10. Lieut. T. Arnold Evans, sou of Captain Gwilym ■Evans, J.P., was refused his lodger's °n ground that he only paid 20. a week for board and lodgings in- clusive. The Liberal agent objected on this claim. Auether lodger's claim was j refused on the ground that he was a j night-worker and occupied his bed dur- ing the day. It was proved that another lodger occupied the bed during the re- mainder of the diurnal revolution of the earth. The president of the court re- marked that there was undoubtedly a lot of that "Box and Cox kind of business going on in these districts. The case of Ivor Jones, Strand Street, Newtown, came up for consideration. He works at the colliery, and lives in one of the colliery houses, the rent for which is deducted out of his wages. The revising barrister agreed that the payee, of the rent was really the occupier and entitled to the vote, but as his mother's name was already on the list and had not objected to, the claim would fail. RESERVISTS. — Another large bå teh of refervists left the Mount on Wednesday for their various depot. a most enthusiastic send-off. t Ell RITORIALS.—The reserve bat t Ell RITORIALS.—The reserve bat tahon of the 5th Welsh Territorials is adding to its number daily. There are now about 60 recruits in the Mountain Ash division. SEWING GUILD.—The ladies of the town are meeting at the Drill Hall twice a week. A large amount ot work is being done with their nimble needles. and many comforts are being de- spatched to Fis Majesty's forces. FROM CANADA.—Mr Jack Austin, brother of Mr Clem and son of Mr Charlie Austin, writes from Montreal, Canada, that he is-returning shortly on board one of the transports conveying Canadian troops to take par., in the War. EVERY LITTLE HELPS. Mrs. Willie Greenwood, by the sale of I flowers at the Mountain Ash Vol. Band Institute has gathered in the sum of t4 towards the Mountain Ash Bed for the Welsh Hospital. Mr Willie Thomas gratefully acknowledges. RHOS.—The yearly meetings of Rbos Welsh Baptist Church, of which the Rev. R. S. Rogers, B.A., is pastor, were held last Sunday and Monday. The .special preachers were the Rev's. Wm. Evans, Cross Keys, and R. E. Williams, Pembrev. There were large- congregations at all the services, and the collections for the church funds were well up to the average. NEW THEATRE.—The list of turns —real turns—at the Workmen's Hall this week is a very strong one. The Five Jovers top the bill, and are a really wonderful turn. Their gym- nastic work and acrobatics are & revela- tion. The Three Floradoras in their Comedy Act are very clever. These charming ladies go fishing, and last week at Devonport caught £ 44 for the National Relief Fund. Thev are also doing well in the Mount. The Musical I Middy knows how to play the English Concertina, and his War Hymns of the Nations nre well received. Edna Zora and Co. with the three children in a song scena are very smart. Mr Curnow has another storming bill for next week. The public show appreciation of the splendid band he has got together. It is excellent in every wav. DISCHARGED ON CONDITION. Gwendoline Gibson, a young woman of Mountain Ash, was charged at Merthyr ¡ Police Court on Tuesday with attempt- ing to commit suicide by taking poison on September 23rd. — Mrs. Mhrgaret Morgan, of Abereanaid, a sister of the defendant, said the girt "came to stay with her in August, she (the defend- ant) having been ill for some time. I ig During witness's absence from the house for a short period, defendant went to the pantry and found a bottle containing carbolic acid, a quantity of which he Irank.— P.C Martin said he administered an emetic to the woman. —Defendant, in answer to the Deputy Stipendiary, said she was low-spirited and ill.—The woman was remanded for a week, it being pointed out that if she would behave herself she would be dis- charged.

PENRHIWCEIBER. I GREAT REDUCTION in the price of pianos and organs. First-class makers. Cheap sheet music.—Victor Freed, Ox- ford Street, Mountain Ash. HARVEST THANKSGIVING services were held at St. Winifred's Church on Sunday and Monday last. The preacher on Sunday was the Rev. W. Watkin Edwards, B.D., Vicar of Pontypridd, and on Monday the Rev. W. J. Williams. HARD LUCK. Penrhiweeiber Billiard Team will be severely handi- capped in their match with Abercynon on Thursday without the services of Gunner Harry Roach, who sustained a severe injury to his eye at Penrhiw- ceiber Colliery last week. We wish him a speedy recovery. TRAGfC DEATH. We regret to re- cord the death of Mr Thomas Davies, ropesmith, 1 Cynon Terrace, Penrhiw- ceiber. The deceased left his home on Sunday last for Ammanford to spend a holidav, and died on Sunday morning. He was buried on Wednesday at Bettws, Ammanford. Deceased loaves a widow and eleven children., for whom much sympathy is felt. WHOSE BUSINESS ?—At the Revis- ion Court held at Merthyr on Friday the Revising Barrister said there had been a request that the Penrhiweeiber list should be transferred to Pontypridd. He had communicated with Mr. Mansel Franklen, clerk to the County Council, on the matter, who had replied that it was no business of his (the Revising Barrister). He believed, however, that the change would be made. There was one Act of Parliament which gave the Revising Barrister power in such a mat- ter and he believed Mr. Franklen had overlooked this. HOPE (P.M. On Sunday last harvest thanksgiving services were held at the above place of worship, morning and evening. Councillor C. Maddox, Abercynon, delivered two stirring ser- mons. At 2.30 a recitation service, en- titled "Summer and Flowers." was ren- dered by the Children's Choir. The following took part: -P-eeitations, Elsie Bridgeman, Sarah Jones, Esther Price, Alice Loosemore, James Bryant, Mary Wallace, Martha Ann LoosemoTe, Esther Price, Dan Bryant. Elsie Bridgeman, Sarah Jones. Gladys Jones, Vena Hamblin, Clarence Evans, Kenneth Hamblin. Solos by Miss Elsie Evans and Miss Sarah Jones. The singing was very good. Conductor, Mr. Herbert Smith; organist, Mr. George Price; stewards, Messrs. T. Evans and T. Morgan. Chair- man, Mr. A. Evans.—On Monday a social tea and sale of fruit were held. The tables were presided over by the following I adies:Nlrs. A. Evans, Mrs. r. Evans, Misses Mabel Evans Elsie Evans, Minnie Wallace, and Mrs. J. Loosemore. Cutters, Mesdames D. Bryant. T.* Wallace, and T. Jones. Brewers, Messrs. T. Evans, William Jones, and Ed. Wrench. Stewards, Messrs. George Price and Albert Evans. fruit, etc., were sold by Mr. Thomas Morgan. The proceeds went to the Trust Fund. DEATH AND FUNERAL. The funeral of Mr. Daniel P. Thomas, Vaughan Terrace, took place on Tues- day last at Abercynon Cemetery. The deceased was an old inhabitant of Pen- rhiweeiber, and the great crowd which attended his funeral was an eloquent testimony of. the great esteem in which he was held. Mr. Thomas, who was a native of Abernant, came to Penrhiw- eeiber 45 years ago. He was employed as winder at Penrhiwceiber Colliery. He was one of the founders of the Sun- day School in Penrhiwceiber, and one of the prime movers in the formation of the Gymanfa Ganu. Deceased, who had been a deacon at Carmel (Cong.) Church for 30 years, was an untiring worker in obtaining better social con- ditions at Penrhiwceiber. He was the president of the Enginemen's Associa- tion. Penrhiweeiber has lost one of its foremost men, and the church he at- tended an energetic worker. The mourners were:—Messrs: Ivor and Idris Thomas, sons; Glyn Thomas, grand- son; Messrs. Henry Thomas, Neath; John Thomas, choir conductor, Aber- nant; Thomas Thomas, Abertridwr; Gomer Thomas, Abertridwr, brothers; G. Walters, son-in-law; A. Matticb, Handel Thomas, William Wenallt Thomas, Dan Davies, Henry Davies, nephews; Messrs, Henry John and Dan John, Felinfoel; John Lloyd, Ferndale, cousins; Rees Lloyd, nephew, Ferndale; Gomer Griffiths, Merthyr; Ivor Griffiths, Gilfach Goch; William Lloyd, Alfred Lloyd, Cwmbach; John Griffiths, Aber- aman; Jason Job, cousin; and Howell Thomas. Floral tributes: (1) Wife, Gwladys, and Idwal; (2) Ivor, Jessie, and Winnie; (3) Idris and family; (4) Maggie and family; (5) Henry Thomas, brother; (6) Mrs. (Rev.) Robert Thomas; ] (V) Minister and deacons, Carmel Church, (8) Mutual Improvement So-, ciety, Carmel Church; (9) Mr. and Mrs. ) Bevan, Pencoed; (10) Mr. Dan Pascoe; (11) Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Aberaman; (12) Merthyr Boroughs Liberal Federa- tion; (13) Officials and Enginemen, Abercynon Colliery; (14) Employees, Penrhiwceiber Co-op. Amongst those I present were: -Councillors E. Morris and T. Jones; Messrs: James, Llan- elly, late manager, Penrhiweeiber Col- liery D. Howells (Gwynalaw), Aber- aman; John Bevan, Swansea; D. T. Evans, Mountain Ash; W. J. Evans and Rees Evans, Aberdare; Revs. D. How- ells, Bethesda; E. T. Williams, Penuel; D. Jones, Hermon; Gwmryn Jones, Mor- lah; J. W. Price, Troedyrhiw; R. M. Harris, Troedyrhiw; T. Emrys James, j Abernant; H. R. Howells, Ynysboeth. | The Rev. Daniel Davies, Carmel, officiated at the gTaveside. The Rev. D. } Howells spoke on behalf of the town; Mr. J. Powell on behalf of the Engine- men's Association, and the Rev. J. B. Davies on behalf of the Cwrdd Chwar- ter. The deacons of the church acted as bearers. Mr. Thomas' youngest son, Idwal, was unable to attend the funer- al owing to illness. Letters were re- ceived apologising for non-attendance from: Revs. Samuel Williams, Landore; Silyn Evans, Aberdare; Gomer Harris, Llangynidr; J. H. Thomas, Todinorden, Yorkshire; Councillor Bruce Jones, Abercynon. Mr. W. Thomas, solicitor, Aberdare, was represented by a member of his staff. The members of the Sur- facemen's Fund, of which Mr. Thomas was trustee, also attended. Appropriate hymns were sung by the choir under the direction of loan Dar. Mr. Thomas was a brother to the late renowned vocalist, Eos Wenallt, Aberdare. He was 65 years of age.

ABERCYNON. GREAT REDUCTION in the price of pianos and organs. First-class makers. Cheap sheet music.—Victor Freed, Ox- ford Street, Mountain Ash. LOCAL DISTRESS. — The Workmen's Institute Committee have decided to con- tribute tiJ towards the iund for im. mediate local distress purposes. j DEPARTURE OF RECRUITS. — On Tuesday morning about 50 recruits left Abercynon for Oxford by the 8.15 a.m. train. The station was crowded with friends and relatives of recruits, and they had a most hearty send-off. SPIRITUALSIM. A well-attended meeting under the auspices of the Spiritualist Society was held at the Navigation Schools on Sunday night, when Mr. Septimus Rees, Merthyr Vale, spoke. lr. Griffith Thomas occupied the chair. F.C.C. — A well-attended meeting of the members of the local Free Church Council was held at the Tabernacle Vestry on Friday evening under the pre- sidency of Mr. Richard Williams, Car- mel (W.). An excellent address on "Brotherly Love was delivered by the j Rev. H. Jeffreys, pastor of Bethania. The chairman also addressed the meet- ing, aftf'r which the Rev. R. S. Thomas, Tabernacle; the Rev. E. D. Thomas, Carmel, and Miss F. Jenkins, Gwynfa, spoke. Prayer on behalf of the soldiers and the distressed was offered by Mr. R. Williams. STUDENTS LEAVE FOR COLLEGE. —On Monday morning Mr. Richard Thomas Evans, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Evan's, 25 Fife Street, left Aber- cynon for Bangor. Mr. Evans enters the University College. Miss Katie Lloyd, a student at the University Coll- ege of Wales, Aberystwyth. also re- turned to college on Monday. On the same day Mr. Stanley Jones, son of Mr. and -4r.z. John Jones, Ehianfa House. Aberdare Road. left for Bristol Training College. On Wednesday morning h. Idwal Lloyd, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lloyd, Tanybrvn, Ann Street, and a brother to the Miss Lloyd above-men- tioned. left for the Bongor Training College. OBITUARY. On Tuesday after- noon at the Abercynon Cemetery the in- terment took place of the little child of Mr. and Mrs. E. Bennett, late of Aber- cynon, and now of Penrhiweeiber, who died on Friday last. The officiating minister was the Rev. David Jones, M.A., Hermon C.M., Penrhiweeiber. The chief mourners were: Messrs. Edward Bennett, father; Richard Bennett, Mer- thyr Vale, grandfather; David Bennett, uncle; George Jenkins, grandfather; Owen Richard Jones, uncle, and R. J. Jenkins, Abercynon; John Phillip6, Cil- fynydd, and E. Bennett, Merthyr Vale. Wreaths and floral tributes had been re- ceived from family; friends at Penrhiw- eeiber and from London. FOOTBALL. On Saturday after- noon the Pontcynon United Eleven met the Cefn Eleven at Cefn. The follow- ing players turned out for Pontcynon: —Bob Richards, K. Evans, Ern. Arbcy, Tom Peters, Jimmy Smith, Alf. Pe!larr', Jim Taylor, Owen Jones, T. J. Mason, Tom Evans, and Aubrey Edwards. In the first ten minutes of the game T. J. Mason scored a fine goal for the vititors, which was equalised by Cefn before the interval. The second half of the game* was thoroughly exciting, both teams playing at their best, Cefn scoring another goal towards the end of the game, thus winning bv two goals to one. DISTRESS AND COMPLAINTS. — On Wednesday evening a general meet- ing of the workmen employed at the Dowlais-Cardiff Colliery was held at the Lesser Hall. Guardian W. C. Dyer pre- sided. He stated that the workmen had been called together to consider the ad- visability of adopting some method of alleviating the distress caused in the neighbourhood by the war. Councillor Charles Maddox, Mr. William Jenkins, Mr. John Rees Morgan, checkweigher, and Mr. Peter Bedford also addressed the meeting, and referred to the great dissatisfaction felt at the scanty amounts paid out to the families of men who were serving their country. After some dis- cussion it was decided to form a local distress fund, and that the Investigation Committee should be the administrators of the fund. j FUNERAL. On Mondav afternoon the remains of the late Mr. James Close, 50 Park Street, were interred at the local: cemetery. There was a very large funeral, Mr. Close being well known in the neighbourhood, and greatly resp-ee- ted by his fellow-workmen at the Dow- i lais-Cardiff Colliery, who very recently held a benefit concert on his behalf Deceased was 39 years of age, and had been ailing for nearly two years. The Rev. Morgan Jenkins (Cong.) officiated. The following were. the chief mourners: —Mr. Close, Bristol, father; Mr. Rich- ard Trevethan, River Row, brother-in- law; Mrs. Proctor and Miss Trevethan, i sisters-in-law; Mr. and Mrs. Evans Mr. Joseph Wiglev, Abercwmboi; Mr. and I Mrs. Phil Meredith, Miskin; Mrs. Llew- elyn, Abercwmboi; Mr. and Mrs. Mere- dith, Cwmpark; Mrs. Jones, Treorchy; j Mr. and Mrs. Meredith, Penrbiweeiber; Miss Katie May Meredith, Cwmpark; Mr. Richard Jonee and son, Llanbrad- aclij and Mr. and Mrs. Emery, iiysv- bwl. Beautiful wreaths were sent *by: Family, Mr. Prosser, Mr. and Mrs. Pitt, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Tucker, Mr. I and Mrs. Venn. Mr. Howe, and bv -M,m By ard, Abercynon. Much svmpathv is I felt for the family. v. I

REBOLVEN. I POLICE DRILL.—The Police of Re- II solyen and district arc having musketry drills several days in the week, and the marksmanship is very good. ¡ WEDDING.—On Wednesday last the wedding took place at Neath be- tween Mr Gomer Beynon (a Resolven footballer), son of Mr Richard Bevnon. and Miss Sophia Morgan, daughter of -Dav' M. David Morgan, IVIelineourt l "EASING WORT. On Tu«sdav i last Mr E. Milner Jones, Barrister-at- Li',w, sat at the Resolven Council »>chools to make a revision of the list of voters for the parishes of Blaengwr- ach, Resolven, Neath, Upper and Lower and Clyno. ON GUARD.—The Ynysarwed Com- pany are protecting their collieries, I bridges, magazines, etc. Men are plrced on sentry at various positions, and it behoves all that pass the pre- j mises to answer to the challenge of "H&lt! Who goes there?" PRISONER OF WAR.— News has come to hand that Mr William Br&zear, I or John otreet, Resolven (who was a reservist of the Middlesex Regiment) has been taken a prisoner by the Ger- mans. Whilst being taken he dropped i a note for a lady to send to his wife. I which has been received bv her. CIV IC GUARD.—The civic guard has commenced well. Several squads I or 20 have been formed, and old soldiers have been appointed to instruct them nntil such time that Lhey are in a fit j position to bo got together in larger i bodies. Messrs. Peake, Redshaw and | Jones arc busy getting all that is re- quired to make the men efficient. The J married men and all over 15 are drilled .separately from the young men. The Vicar has granted the use of the Hall fo drilling each evening WAR RELIEF FUND.—The follow- ing are u.ir weekly contributions by means of the various trade levies of 6d. ppr week, etc., toward the Prince of Wales Fund: — Resolven GlvncastJe Colliery Workmen, tl2 8s. 6d:; Re- solven Glyncastle Colliery OfticinJs. tl is.; Gored Merthyr Coflierv Work- men, £ 6 3s. 6d.; Gored Merthyr Offi- cials, £ 3; Glyn Merthyr Colliery W ork- men, f;3 7."0. 3d.; Upper Ynvsarwed Colliery Workmen, £5 4s. 9d.; Ystrad- owen Workmen, 7s. 6d. Mr T. Davies i (Ardwyn), £2 10s.; Messrs. Herbert Bros.' Employees, 12s.; G.W.R. Em- pioyees, 12s. Dd. • Resolven Tradesmen. 14s. fid. total, £ 36 Is. 9d.

"You're kinder to dumb animals than you are to me your wife." "Well, you try being dumb and see how kind I'll be." Gramercy: What do you think of a *h° can deceive his wife? Park: 1 think he's a wonder.

Abercynon Notes. ANOTHER LOT OFF. The young men from Abercynon who had recruited a few weeks ago, and had to return home owing to scarcity of accommodation at the different training centres, have now been recalled. Since Monday morning there has been a briskness of recruiting, and Abercynon is again sending strong contingents to the colours. The author- ities are at last realising the importance of providing a recruiting" office in our village. This is much more convenient for the youths than having to go too Pontypridd, Mountain Ash, and Cardiff to join the colours. Abercynon, con- sidering its population, has responded nobly to the call. A HERO AND THE SON OF A HERO.—Brave men have left ow vi!- 1 age to take part in this dreadful world-struggle, who will undoubtedly be worthy, of the name of "heroes." Not the least in the list of heroes we believe will be Mr J. H. Martin, 5 Salisbury Road, who is about to leave for the front, and who is at present stationed at Cardiff, in the Welsh Horse Company. Mr John Herbe.-t Martin comes of a good fighting stock, he being the son of a Crimean veteran, Mi Thomas Martin, who went through that terrible war. He also saw ser- vice in the Indian Mutiny. He joined the Scots Guards, and after nine years and eight months' service he was trans- ferred, when reductions in the strength of the Army took place, to the 21st Bn gade of the Royal Artillery, in which he served for 12 years, making a total of 21 years 8 months. He was in the Crimea for 16 months. He fought at Alma, Balaclava, Inkerman, and Sebastopol. For his bravery he re- ceived the Crimean Medal and Clasps. He also served eight years in India and went through the Mutiny, and was present at Cawnpore when the mutin- eers were blown away from the mouth of the guns. Mr John Herbert Martin the son, enlisted for the Royal Ar- tiliery in August, 1888, at Luton, at the age of 14. He has served in India and also in South Africa. In the year 1894, whilst stationed at Woolwich, he embarked for India, where in 1895 he gained the Indian Medal. In 1897-8 h. was in action at Landakai, and took part in the attack and capture of Tango Pass in 1898, when he was pre- sented with a "clasp." Whilst stationed at Southampton in 1910 Mr. Martin was again called out to South Africa. He took part in the siege or Ladysmith, and fought in the Trans- vaal and Cape Colony, gaining the South African Medal and 5 Clasps. During this war again Mr Martin was about the first Abercynonite to be called up. He immediately responded to the nation's call by joining the Welsh Horse, and is now awaiting the call to the front. We wish him success again iu this campaign, hoping that he will return safely to his wife and children, with still more honoursc

Deserted his Children. Abercynon Man Cets Three Months. Joshua Lock, a colliery repairer, of Abercynon, was charged at Pontypridd on Wednesday with deserting his seven children. Mr Ack Llewelin, warrant officer, stated that the mother died on August 29, and a few days later defendant drew £ 3C insurance and then went away. The children were taken to the work- house on the 17th September. The Guardians considered it a very bad case and wished to press the charge. Defendant stated that the money had been spent in paying the funeral ex- penses. Philip Lock, a son, said he deserted the Army and came home because his mother and the children were starving. Defendant, however, stated that his son had been hiding in the house for three weeks, &nd described him as "the most wilful liar on earth." Alderman Richard Lewis (chairman), in sentencing defendant to three months' hard labour, said he ought to be ashamed of his conduct.

Haggar's, Mountain Ash. A Thrilling Programme. On Page 1 will be found an announce- ment of the programme at Haggar's Palace, Oxford Street, next week. The items include, "The Sheriff's Star," "Termonde in Ruins," and "Broncho Billy's Leap." These pictures are sufficiently varied to satisfy the most fastidious tastes, and picture-lovers should not miss them. Termonde iu ii In" is of especial interest just now because of the war. Termonde is one of the Belgian towns destroyed by the Germans. It is only a few miles from Malines and Brussels, and has been the sccne of fierce conflicts during last week Mr Bert Richards, the popular mana- ger, is succeeding in guaging the pub- lij taste to the nicety, and his pictuies al'-ays please.

IN MEMORIAM. DAVIES.—In loving memory of Sarah j Ann. the beloved wife of Monis j Davies, 48 Allen Street, wiio pr.ssed away October 4, 1913. Sweet is thy rest, Oh, mother dear. I "Ti.s sweet to breath," thy name j In life we loved thee very dear, I In death we do the same. —From sorrowing husband and children.

i I Aberdare Cinema. I Next Week, The Death Trap and Your Country Needs You." One needs to be gifted with a certain I amount of prescience to discover, at even normal times, just what the public I require in the shape of entertainment, but in stirring times such as we have been passing through one needs to be j extraordinarily gifted. Clarke's the Man, the genial manager of the Cinema, has this giit of placing his finger on the spot. Week after week the confi- dence of the public is strengthened by the intellectual programmes he places in front of his patrons. Holiday times —Holiday picture; War times—War | pictures and such films that can be easily understood. Next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, the great thriller, "The Death Trap," will be shown. It is a film of marvellous (beauty. clearly defined and cleverly constructed on a basis of War and Love, the two themes that have governed the universe since the first dawn. Clarke's the Man cannot appeal in vain when he brings the class stuff into the town. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the latter part of next week, is being shown another War exclusive, Your Country Needs You," or "When Great Britain Declared War on Germany." Every Britisher has been thrilled with the deeds of his fellow men in the fighting line. But here is something better than reading of them, here is a view brought to your door of actual scenes taking place every day. "Your country needs you" is quite out of the ordinary film line. It stands by itself, and Clarke's the Man could secure the exclusive rights for three nights only. The programme is crammed full of in cidental drama, picture-flags of intense interest, and farcical comedy featuring the renowned players of the world. The popular Saturday matinees for children will be continued.

Wedding at Ynysybwl. PHILLIPS-DA VIES. On Tuesday last, the 29th instant, a very quiet wedding was solemnised at the Penuel Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, Pontypridd, the contracting parties being Mies Margaret J. Davies, only daughter of Mr. David Davies, of 4 New Road, Ynysybwl, and Mr. J. Phillips, only son of Mr. D. Phillips, of Conwil Elfed. The officiating minister was the Rev. Isaac Morris, B.A., B.D., pastor of Jerusalem Welsh Calvinisfcio Methodist Church, Ynysybwl. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in a biscuit silk dress with a pink satin hat. The bridesmaid was Miss M. Jones, Eirianfa, Ynysybwl. and the duties of best man were carried out by Air. G. Stenner, of Cefn Cribbwr. ir. E. T. Davies, brother of the bride, and Mr. Griffiths, brother-in-law of the bridegroom, were also present. The wedding breakfast was partaken of at the Cambrian Hotel, Pontypridd, after which the happy couple left for Mumbles, Swansea, where the honey- moon is being spent. The couple were the recipients of numerous and costly presents.

New Theatre MOUNTAIN ASH. M. E. FITZGERALD and his CLUB.JUGGLING GIRLS in American Swells at Practice." The Meidens Lady & Gent, in a Comedy kit, THE COMMERCIAL TRAVELLER.' MISS May Trenton presents her j MERRY MAIDS in Song & Dance.' ——— SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT OF ELDID Sensational Aerial Cyclist. The most Daring and Sensational "■ Act in the World. ] Two Houses Nightly, 7 and 9. vi; REAL TUBNS & P10TURES. j

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YNYSYBWL. INTERMENT. On Wednesday, the 30th instant, the funeral took place at the Ynysybwl Cemetery of Mr. George Davies, son of Mr. j. Davies, of 52 Augustus Street. DEPARTURE FOR THE FRONT. Private William Ellis, who, a fortnight ago, was invalided home from France after being engaged in the fighting at Mons, left on Monday, the 28th instant, to rejoin his regiment. NATIONAL RESERVES. On Wed- nesday, the 23rd instant, a large number of National Reservists were attested for home service in the place of those members of the National Reserve, who have left to join their respective regi- I ments. AMBULANCE. Eight members of I the Ynysybwl Detachment of the St. John Ambulance Brigade left on Thurs- day. the 24th instant, for Pembroke Dock. They were Sergeant Thomas Francis, Privates Bob Francis, John R. Evans, William Thomas Griffiths, Tom Hughes, James Williams, Thomas James, and William Williams. DEPARTURE FOR COLLEGE. Mr. Thomas W. Richards, son of Mr. Abra- ham Richards, grocer, departed last week for the Hull Training College for Teachers, and on Wednesday last, the 30th instant, Mr. Bethuel W. Mor- gan, son of Mr. John Morgan, Robert Street, departed for Bangor to take up his studies at the Bangor Training College. Both have taught for some time under the Mountain Ash Education Committee, the former on the staff of the Old Ynysybwl Mixed School, and I the latter at the Carnetown Mixed School, Abercynon. HARVEST FESTIVALS. The har- vest festival of Christ 'Church, Ynysy- bwl, was held on Sunday and Monday last, the 27th and 28th instant. On Sun- day the Rev. H. Rees, B.A., Glyntaff, wa.s the preacher, while on Monday night the sermon was delivered by the Rev. W. Price, L.D., Vicar of I.lan- ddewi, Rhondda.-On Saturday, Sun- day, and Monday, the 26th, 27th, and 28th instant, the children's harvest festival of the local Corps of the Sal- vation Army was held. The meetings were conducted by Ensign Harding, who was the Captain of the Ynysybwl Corps some years ago.