The Aberdare Leader

ROBERTSTOWN. THE FUNERAL of Mrs Emma Preddy, of 26 Phillip Street, Roberts- town, took place at the Aberdare Ceme- tery on Wednesday, October 14th. The deceased, who died suddenly on Sunday, the 10th inst., was well known in her immediate home. The first part of the funeral service, held at Robertstown Cli-urch, was conducted by the Rev. T. Jones, B.A., who also officiated at the graveside. Following the hearse were: First coach, Husband and three daughters, Ivy, Annie, and Phyllis; 2nd coach, Mrs. Hussy, l,ydbrook; Mrs. Powell, Pontnewydd, sisters; Mr. and Mercy, Abertillery, and Mrs. Evans, Rogerstone, sisters-in-law; Mr. and Mrs. Floyd, nephew and niece Mrs. Hol- comb, niece; Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Tre- eynon, brother and sister-in-law; Mrs. Blackmore. Mrs. Taylor, and Mrs. An- drews, nieces, and Miss Madley. Wreaths were received from: Husband and daughters; harp from Frank; bouquets from Annie and Phyllis; wreaths from Mr. and Mrs. Hussey; Mr. and Mrs. Powell and family; Mr. and Mrs. Mercy; cross from family ;■ wreath from Robertstown friends. The bearers were: Mr. Roger Williams, Mr. Mcqueen, [r. Skerting, Mr. Richards, Mr. W. Davies, and Mr. Marsh. The funeral was conducted by Messrs. C. R. | Vicary and Son.

AbeROAriE. NOW IS THE TIME to see the best j selection of wallpapers in town. Won- derfully cheap. Also paints, varnishes, oils, etc.—Emrys Evans, Aberdare. SUNDAY SCHOOLS. The quarterly meeting of the Aberdare Deanery of Sunday School Teachers was held at St. Elvan's Church on Monday evening last. The Vicar conducted an im- pressive service, and an appropriate address was given by the Rev. J. D. James, M.A., vicar of Cadoxton-juxta- Neath. SILOA. An in memoriam service was held at Siloa Church on Sunday evening last in respect of the late Mr. David Evans (Dewi Rhedynog). The pastor, the Rev. D. Silyn Evans, made an impressive reference to the deceased 1 gentleman. The late Mr. Evans was a musician of no mean order, and his favourite music was sung at the service, I including "In the Sweet By and Bye (Dr. Protheroe) and "Ymado wnaf a'r babell." At the close of the service the "Dead March from "Saul" was played by the organist, Mr. W. J. Evans. INERMENT. On Thursday the interment of Mr. Rowland Hill, of 90 Wind Street, where he had resided for 30 years, took place at the Aberdare Cemetery. The Rev. J. Robertson, M.A., officiated. The mourners were: Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Hill, son; Miss E. Hill, daughter; Mr. B. Hill, son; Mr. A. Hill, son. The bearers were: Messrs. Thomas Jones, C. Parr, G. Parr, S. Williams, Eli Hill, B. Stewart, W. Phillips and G. Gratton. Wreaths were sent by: (1) Children; (2) Grand- children; (3) Mr. and Mrs. S. Wil- liams; (4) Mr. and Mrs. T. Jones; (5) Sisters. ST. ELVAN'S. At the Sunday evening service the Canticles were sung to Woodward in E flat. The Vicar, the Rev. J. A. Lewis, B.A., officiated and preached. HIGHLAND PLACE. The initial meeting of the Highland Place Church Social Union this session was held on Thursday evening. Mr.' L. N. Wil- liams, J.P., was in the chair, and an excellent address was given by the pastor, the Rev. E. T. Evans, on "Tennyson." Discussion followed, and a heArty vote of thanks was accorded Mr. Evans. The officers and committee of the Social Union this session are: President, Rev. E. T. Evans; treasurer, Miss M. Williams; secretary, Mr. C. McEwen; committee, Misses A. G. George, Katie Watkins, Margaret Evans, Mrs. Evan Jones, Mrs. T. J. Lewis, Messrs. Dan Davies, and J. L. Row- lands. The meetings are held every Thursday evening. FUNERAL. The interment of the remains of Mr. Thomas Batten, Peny- lan Inn, Aberaman, father of Mrs. Tom Rees, Castle Hotel, Aberdare, and Mr. Lemuel Batten, Relieving Officer, Mer- thyr, took place in Caegarw Cemetery, Mountain Ash, last Thursday after- noon. The deceased was 75 years of age, and was a native of Gloucester, but came to Risca in early years. He re- sided 40 years in Aberaman, where he was highly respected. He was a great raconteur, and members of the Licensed Victuallers' Association, which deceased founded, will remember many happy hours spent in his company. The officiating minister was the Rev. Joseph Jones, Vicar of Penydarren, Merthyr. The chief mourners were: Mr. and Mrs. Lemuel Batten, Merthyr, son; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Cook, d aughter; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Rees, daughter; Mr. Edwin Batten, Aberaman, son; Mr. George Batten, Blackwood, nephew. Many other friends attended, including Messrs. Isaac Walters, Aberaman; T. H. Walters, Aberaman; Evan and James Perrott, Abercwmboi; Isaac R. Jones, Penrhiwceiber; T. M. Davies, Evan Morgan, John Morgan, and Thomas Lewis, all of Aberaman.

ABERNANT. BETHEL (B.). The Rev. G. Walters, Glanaman, ministered at the above church on Sunday last. He is a native of Abernant.

CWMBACH SERVICES Last week special ser- vices were held at Bethania Baptist Chapel, when Mr. Hughes, an evangel- list, organised a procession every even- ing through the village, composed of about 200 children and adults. After the procession services were held at the above chapel, first for the children, and then for the adults. The evangelist taught the children several new hymns which the children sang while parading the streets. WEDDING. A very pretty wedding was solemnised on Wednesday last at Green Street Wesleyan Chapel, Aber- dare, by the Rev. H. Barraclough. The happy couple were Miss Gwen Williams. the youngest daughter of Mr. William Williams, 4 Richards Terrace, Cwm- bach, and lr. Rupert Thomas Knowles, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Knowles, Cardiff Road, Aberaman. The bride, who was beautifully dressed in a navy 1)1 ue serge costume, wore a white vela hat with white lancers to match. She I was given away by her father. The bridesmaids were Miss Sarah Jane Wil- liams (sister), who wore a navy blue costume, and white hat trimmed with white d^wn and white flowers, and Miss Catherine May Jones (cousin), who was prettily dressed in' pink silk and white hat, trimmed with white down and white roses. Both carried bouquets of white flowers and maiden hair. The best man was Mr. Albert J. Barnes. Da nyderi. Godreaman. Mr. R. Douglas Knowles. brother of the bridegroom, I was also present. The wedding party drove to the bride's parents' home, where a sumptuous breakfast was par. I taken of by a large number of relatives and friends. The happy couple were deluged with confetti and congratula- tions as they left for Cardiff.

ABERAMAN. SPRING CLEANING.-Fineet stock of &11 kinds of paints, wallpapers, and var- nishes. The cheapest piace.-Igmrys Evans, Victoria-square. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. On Sunuay at Tabernacle Primitive Metho- dist Church the following were elected officers of the Band of Hope for the ensuing session: President, Mr. J osepn Pace; vice-president, Mr. Joseph Roberts; treasurer, Mr. George Bignell, and secretary, Mr. David Bowen. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH. --The Young People's Day was observed at the request of the Connexional Con- ference on Sunday last, when very im- pressive addresses were given by Messrs. David Bowen and Joseph Pace. The precentor was Mr. J. Thoruey, and the organist was Mr. J. W. Roberts. There was a good attendance of scholars and teachers. — Mr. John Morgan, 181 La rain Road, passed away suddenly on Monday morning. He was 72 years of age, and had worked for a number of years at the Duffryn and Abercwmboi Collieries. Prior to the tramway in- stallation he was a brakedriver plying between Aberaman and Aberdare. He was a faithful member of St. Barna- ÍJas Church. In his earlier days he was a member of Gwawr Baptist Chapel. He leaves a widow, six daughters, and two 8Ons. PREACHING SERVICES. The annual preaching services of Saron Con- gregational Church were held on Sun- day and Monday last, when the special preachers were the Revs. W. James, SMH;.sea, and O. L. Roberts, Liverpool. w 1! i>CeST Tre c°aducted by the A, Jenkins. The accompanist was Miss Gwladys Jones, L.L.C.M., assisted by a string band under the assisted by a string band under the uiiection of Mr. Tom Rees. The pre- centors were Messrs. David Howells (jwynalaw) and John David Harries, 1 he meetings were commenced by the Revs. E. W. Llewelyn, Libanus; J. Jones, Cwmdare; J. B. Davies, Aber- cwmboi, and T. Eli Evans Soar THE QUARTERLY MEETINGS of Beulah English Baptist Church were held on bunday last under the presi- fn! i ir Moses. Programme: Address by Mr. John Moses. Recita- tions, Miss Elsie May Morgan and Miss Hooker. Quartette, "The good old i^a^' Misses Mjiry Evans, Maud Evans, and Willie Davies and Caleb Evans. Recitations, Miss R. Price, Miss w^vi- ° "^iss Martha Jane Williams. Recitations, D. Davies and George Williams Quintette, Misses Catherine Ann Evans, Mary Evans, Maud Evans, Messrs. W. Davies and Cal- Tir ,vy "s' ¥ accoiJipanIst was Madame i a'and the precentor was Mr. W. J. Watts Mr. Arthur Williams was the secretary. MATRIMONIAL. On Sunday morning last at St. Margaret's Church a pretty. and quiet wedding was solemnised by the Rev. Joseph Morgan (vicar). The contracting parties were Miss Martha Hopkins, fifth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hopkins, 36 Jubilee Road, and Mr. Sidney David son of Mr. and Mrs. David, Wick, Limel port. The bride, who was neatly at- tired in a light grey costume with a white and pale blue rush hat, was given away by her brother, Mr. W. J. Hopkins. The best man was Mr. Reginald David, brother of the bride- groom. After the ceremony the wedding party left for Taffs Well. Upon their return a reception took place at the bride's parents' home. DEATH AN i) N'TEU\iE\T. Mr. Tom Hopkins, you igcsi so i <■ £ Mr. and Mrs. Hopkin Hopkins, Picton Hotel, passed away on October 15 at the age | of 39 years. Ho liad e:jted- as j man to Dr. vtlvu -Joius una D*. ILorg^a for a number of years, and was highly thought of by both gentlemen. The interment took place at the Aberdare Cemetery on Monday. The cortege was a very large one. Among those present were: Councillor Evan .!one> Mr. John hill: Messrs. Walters, John Lunmyne, Edward Howells, .h Everett, John Jones, Brynheulo-J; R. JOTI-S, L. Morgan, Lewis Roberts, Jamei Parfitt, T. A. (YSbea, T. Walters, Arthur Cook, T. George, Mr. Hughes, representative Burton Brewery; John Williams, Aber- dare; Samuel lies, John Jones (Messrs. Jones Brothers), W. Harries, Pen- deryn; 1. E. Thomas (chemist), Coun- cillor D. Jackvn Thomas, Messrs. G. Roberts, E. Howells, T. Edwards, David Roberts, deacon at Saron; Tom Rees, Castle, Aberdare; J. H. Wiltshire, Oakley Rees, J. D. Harries, and John Williams. The Rev. H. P. Jenkins, Saron, conducted the burial service. The appended were the chief mourners: —First coach, Father and mother; Mrs. Shadrach Williams, Mrs. Wat- kins, Tredegar, aunts; 2nd coach, Rachel Lewis, Katie Williams, and Maggie M. Williams, cousins; Mrs. Giddey, Mrs. Thomas, and Mrs. Powell, aunts; 3rd coach, Mrs. Richards, Mountain Ash; Mrs. Catherine Thomas, and Sarah Ann Thomas, Ammanford; Mrs. Morris and Mrs. Jones, cousins; Rev. and Mrs. Benjamin Howells, Abercynon, ccrasins; 4th coach, Mrs. Rachel Davies, Mrs. Susan Howells, and Mrs. Hannah Thomas, aunts; Mrs. Anne Hammond and Mrs. Ann Griffiths; 5th coach, Mrs. Susie Griffiths, Mrs. M. J. Rey- nolds, Mrs. Mary Ann Samuels, Lizzie Samuels and Martha Samuels, cousins; 6th coach, Mrs. Richards, Mrs. Evans, Harrow Inn, and friends; 7th coach, Dr. and Mrs. Glyn Jones. Following the cortege were: Messrs. William and Richard Hopkins, brothers; Shadrach Williams, John Hopkins, W. Samuels, Henry Samuels, Evan John Reynolds, and David J. Griffiths, uncles; T. J. Hopkins, cousin; W. Thomas Williams, Hopkin Williams, Joseph John Wil- liams, and Abraham James Williams, nephews; Rees Lewis, David and T. J. Watkins, Tredegar, and David Thomas, uncles, and Evan Peters. The bearers were: Messrs. Jacob R. Jones, Morgan Morgan, John Thomas, and William Williams. Wreaths were sent by the following:-(I) Dr. and Mrs. Glyn Jones; (2) Councillor and Mrs. J. Mar- tin; (3) Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Wil- liams and family; (4) Mr. D. Collier and workmen; (5) Employees; (6) Aberaman Original Band Institute.

Football. I BY "MUDDIED OAF." Glamorgan League, Division I., Aber- nant v. Dowlais.—This return match took place on Saturday last at the Dowlais Enclosure. The Abernant team were: Goal, Tom Edwards; backs, Eddy Morgan and John Lewis Wil- liams;. halves, D. John James, Walter Jenkins, and D. James Jones; for- wards, Tom Evans, Fred Cummings, Tom Dally, Ivor Edwards, and Pegler. A very exciting game followed. Tom Dally drew first blood for Abernant, which gave them the lead at the inter- val. After the change of ends Abernant continued the aggressive. Tom Evans had the misfortune to miss an open goal. The match culminated in a draw of a goal each. The Trecynon Windsors' Club have decided to disband owing to the fact that under the prevailing circum- stances the Second Division of the League has dwindled "nqi(i,-rsblv. knfl after having made such a brilliant start, too. The club possessed some of the finest talent in the district. Let us hope Trecynon will "rise again." We would like to draw our football i readers' attention to the advertisement, which appears in another column, by Mr. Albert Whittle, the well-known trainer and masseur. Mr. Whittle has been conuected with all the leading, Aberdare Football Teams for nearly a dozen years, and, as all football follow- ers know, has acquitted himself very creditably. Among his most notable achievements is the following:—In season 1911-12 he took the Aberdare Team along for 14 weeks with just bare- ly eleven players with no reserve to call upon. He trained the team which figured in the South Wales Cup Final for three successive seasons, and he had the coaching of the two players, Brad- bury and Hamilton, who were trans- ferred for £ 670. We have no space to include his many other achievements, and as there is no senior team in the town at present we would advise all local footballers to consult him regard- ing their training and injuries. BY "SOCCERITE." Cwmbach Excelsiors v. Merthyr Thursdays.—On Thursday last at the Ynys Meadow the Cwmbach Excelsiors entertained Merthyr Thursdays in a First Division, Glamorgan League match. The referee was Mr. J. Butler, Abernant. Linesman, Mr. D. J. Morris. The home team were: Goal, J. Wil- liams; backs, Dan Evans and T. Wil- liams; half-backs, W. C. Bevan, Dick Davies, and Ed. Edwards; forwards, T. Edwards (captain), R. Davies, W. Davies, W. J. Williams, and J. S. Isaac. Merthyr Thursdays: Goal, Marriet; backs, S. Williams and T. Lewis; half- backs, J. Price, A. Davies, and Quant; forwards, Teddy Thomas, S. Evans, Hancock, D. O. Williams, and Donovan. The home team won the toss. The visiting team broke away, but the home backs were soon on the defence. The home team started again, and T. Edwards scored a fine goal, which was disallowed, owing to one of the forwards being offside. Half-time arrived with I no score. After the interval the home team were awarded several corners, but nothing came of them. A fine run by one of the visiting forwards looked dangerous, but nothing came off. To- wards the end W. Davies scored from a scramble in the goal mouth. Thus the home team emerged winners by one goal to nil. Isaac and Davies showed fine form, and Edwards at half. < » Cwmbach Excelsiors v. Matthewstown. -On Saturday last a friendly game was played between Cwmbach Excelsiors and Matthewstown on the Ynys Meadow. The home team were:—Goal, J. Wil- liams; backs," Percy Jones and Sam Davies; half-backs, Olo7er Parfitt, Dick Davies and Edward* Edwards; for- wards, Morgan Thomas, W. C. Bevan, W. Davies, W. J. Williams, and Tommy Edwards (captain). The home team proved easy winners by nine goals to one. Scorers: W. Davies (4), W. J. Williams (2), W. C. Bevan (2), and Morgan Thomas (1). BY "ONLOOKER," Aberaman Albions Seconds were the visitors to Cwmaman on Saturday last in a Third Division, Glamorgan League match before.a good crowd. The follow- ing represented the Albions: Goal, Ike Williams; backs, F. Samuels and D. Evans; half-backs, T. Francis, T. J. Thorns, and Bunney: forwards, T. Thijjjj as, P. Clement, T. Oliver, J. Allen, and J. Burton. Referee, A. V. Jrirman, Cwmbach. ^he Albions lost the t<:o>, and had to play down the slope. They commenced fine, and pressed hard on the Cwmaman defence. A burst by Burton enabled Oliver to score. Cwm- aman broke away, and a miskick by Francis let Cwmaman in and scored. Interval, ono goal apiece. After the i.ta.nge oy ends Cwniamaii began to press oftener, and a fine centre by their left wing fiiabled J. L. Davies to score. Tiny now became exciting, hut nothing was scored. Final score: Cwmaman, I two goals; Albions, one goal. The First Division, Glamorgan League match between the Aberaman Albions and Treharris Juniors took place on Saturday last at the Garth Meadow before a good crowd. The Al- bions lined out under the charge of Mr. Dan Griffiths as follows :-Goal, W. Francis; backs, W. Morgan (cap- tain) and Tom Watkins; half-backs, J. Evans, Les Stephens, and Joe Ten- ant forwards, Dan James, Oswald Mehanne, George Ridrtards, Tom Jen- kins, and Will Rowberry. The home- sters opened in good style, and were seen pressing, but in spite of their pressure the visitors' defence was sound. Will Rowberry (the homesters' left wing) was seen to go through on his own, when he was fouled by his right half opponent. Treharris played a splen- did game, and nearly scored on several occasions, but failed, as they found that W. Morgan, right back, was too much for them. At half-time there was no score. On the resumption both teams worked like trojans, but their efforts were again fruitless. The homesters" goalie was on the alert each time, and saved many sharp and sudden shots. The game ended in a pointless draw. The pick of the Albions were Francis (goalie), Les Stephens, W. Walter Mor- gan (captain), who showed superior form to the others on the field. His kicking and tackling were great. CWMAMAN FOOTBALL. The Cwmaman First Eleven jour- neyed on Saturday, October 17th, to Cefn, Merthyr, to fulfil their Glamor- gan League, Division 1. fixture, and re- turned home after giving an excellent account of themselves. The result of the match was: Cwmaman, four goals; Cefn United, nil. Goal scorers: J. C. I Thomas (2), Timothy Evans (1), and J. H. Davies (1). « < < The Second Eleven entertained Aber- aman Albions Second Eleven on the same date at the Glynhafod Grounds in a Glamorgan League, Division III. match. This match was a keenly con- tested game from start to finish. Great rivalry exists between these two teams. Saturday's game was a good one, the absence of foul play being a happy feature of it. The result was once again favourable to Cwmaman, for they won by two goals to one. Cwm- aman thus maintained their ground record, not having lost a game at home last season or this. Cwmaman have not lost one game this season. Goal scorers: i W. T. James (1), J. L. Davies (1).

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Belgian Refugees. Eight Families to be Accommodated at Llwvdcoed. Public Meeting at Aberdare. Mr. Windsor Lewis' Generosity. A meeting was held on Tuesday even- »ieet?nare'+ ib WM inten(1led to lloW the 9t the Me™onal Hall> but the de^dr°e ^3S f !arge that remo™ the comfortshW fill T1*3 ter P^ce was soon audlr^ l fiUcd j a large portion of the audience having to stand. .chair, and he was supported on the r Cpuncil Clerk), members of Jtt %ec.]lt}vt committee of the Aber- <*are Relief Fuhd, and others. SUfl ^+1' ,save the king" had been ipn+8'f j?le ^airman explained the ob- Sni the gathering, and said that a sj 1 "c.°Mniittee had already been con- rri^nnS J-he question of providing ac- IJ^ftion in this district. That °G given before the end of the 1D £ It h&d already been made that a house had been given on Will oa^' and that Mrs. T. Walter '?aE}s was undertaking the work of 1 it for a Belgian family. He Con P'?,ased to add that Bethel Welsh Church, Trecynon, had taken sub0 .einse^ves the responsibility of *f tkl n^- monev towards the upkeep thflf 'amily who would be brought to a 0+ AUs?- (Hear, hear.) That wns iBeet in the right direction. This a had been convened to consider a igger scheme. He had been be- ^at day bv a number of persons (Lau^fi^d to adopt Belgian babies. availnbl Babies, however, were not had + J' a n<^ the people of Aberdare ■"famil their best for the Belgian an. ,e Vicar of Aberdare was the first *Gr called. He remarked that the odr^v*' *n t'le ^ace overwl1.elI?^nS », s, had remairfed true to principle, ha fif realisation of that fact that j-i "r.°nght together so many people had n^t. When the clouds of war had Passed and the roar of the cannon ■Baf' ^Rve ^ied for ever, the Belgian n ^°uld live a more glorious life -«jiian they had ever done in the past. e audience were asked to show prac- nat symP^hy with a small and weak tion, which had been ground to pow- "y the iron hand of William the uel one. There was a similarity of xperien('e between the three younor TOen of Durah (spoken of in the book of ^aniel), and the Belgians of to-dav. 'ho so three men had refused to wor- ship the image placed before them, and the Belgians had refused to bow to the iniage of brass and iron set up on the Plains of Europe. We were out to slay that image for ever. (Applause.) ° Rev..J. Griffiths chairman of the Welsh FrTe ?i?U1flh ,Coif cil ;followed in to the, place he referred to tae excellent work performed bv Mr and Mr°caB St" L1^yn Griffiths, K f state of the Sev g ¥d St,rred our hearts, patriots aij ^dustrious people, and Hbt f' 5 7 and the-y suffered ter- J daring to resist the invader, g and and ales were indebted io gium, and we should pay that debt L^^rably. There were many ways in fiich they could help, and one was by flowing the school children of the two schools in town to collect in the streets Saturdays. Air C. B. Stanton observed that there ^as hardly anything too great to do for .he Belgian refugees. Although small in numbers the Belgian Army had been f?f ja^ *n deeds. Their stand at Liege £ d astounded the world. They were fighting. for their hearths and home gainst the tyranny of the European Ully an(j braggart. The resources of ritain were great, and the Belgians Wserved the best we could do for them. bv^Tp no^ ^or plucky stand made y Belgium things would be very much orse than they were at the present He sincerely hoped that the of Aberdare would be prepared rb"ija^e sacrifices for the wives and 'idren of the Belgian soldiers, whose to our cause was immeasurable. 1 .AppIause.) th^6V" Sutherland nemarked 0 at Aberdare had earned for itself the arulest of all titles—the town of thar|ty- TW witnessed during last few weeks the young manhood Th town volunteering for service. ey had seen the ladies of the town pursuing their charitable mission, giv- **8. of their time, labour, mean^, and of t?€lr sympathy. They had also seen J/e unprecedented charity of the rich ")en and the workers, all anxious to uPport the weak. He felt that this ?*Ppeal would not go unanswered, -rj owed a debt of gratitude to little ^gium. About 100 years ago, when e geography of Europe was re-ar- ftged, Belgium was placed as the Sa.tchdog of the nations. Our first of defence 'was not Chatham or th°Ver' ^ut IJieSe an(l Namur. How .j.Lat watchdog had performed its duty ,(ey all knew. (Applause.) When the £ Wlld boar" of Europe gave 12 hours to e*gium to choose between dishonour nd death, it did not take that little ation 12 minutes to make up its mind. ^Pplause.) Father Sutherland went to read an extract from a letter ri ritten by the Archbishop of Malines, Scribing the pitiable state of the c°untrv Rev. J. L. Jenkins said that no ap- P^al he had ever made gave him greater P'easure than this one, which was for cause of gallant little Belgium, the inocent victim of a colossal and cruel onspiracy. The appalling and path- tj_lf' condition of Belgiijm had touched n ti_^maginat'on ancl excited the sym- lathy 0f tlie whole civilised world. Empathy was divine, but sometimes it aporated into mere sentiment. No Apathy was worth the name which as not practical and energetic. (Ap- P ause.) They w^ere bound to do all ney could for those poor people, who tlf1"6 victims of cold brutality. Uet e town treat the refugees as honoured S^csts. (Applause.) ,Cn T^lewelyn Griffiths, who was siFc"ally received, gave a statement .1 0n'iug what the sub-committee had ne- The members of that "Sub-com- mittee were Messrs. W. Thomas, F. W. Mander, A. P. Jones, J. Llewellin Smith and himself. They heard that there were eight new vacant houses at Llwydcoed, built by Mr. Windsor Lewis. They had experienced some difficulty in getting hold of Mr Lewis, who was on active service, but in re- sponse to a letter sent by Mr F. W. Mander, they had received a wire stat- ing that he was prepared to let the eight new cottages to Belgian refugees for six months, he (Mr Windsor Lewis) to pay rates and taxes. (Loud ap- plause.) The cottages were known as New Scales Houses., and were situated in a charming spot, and he was sure the Belgians would feel at home there. There would be room for a family not exceeding six in each house. The cot- tages would be ready for occupation by the end of the present week, and if necessary the sub-committee would send someone up to London to bring the refugees down. (Applause.) The Stag Hotel, Trecynon, which had ceased to be a public-house and was now vacant, had also been placed at the disposal of the committee by Mr S. H. Shaw, of the Aberdare Town Brewery. (Applause.) This was a large building with 12 bedrooms, and would accommo- date from 25 to 30 people. However, they were going to start with the Llwydcoed scheme, which would cost them about C25 per week. He felt sure that Aberdare, who could really afford a contribution of £100 per week, would subscribe E25 per week for the up-keep of the families at Llwydcoed. A motion that Mr Windsor Lewis' offer be accepted was then carried with acclamation.

Belgian Refugees Committee and interpreters. Dr. Martin Jones read the following names of persons who had been appoint- ed on the Refugees Committee Mr. W. Thomas, Rev. J. A. Lewis (Vicar), Father Sutherland, Rev. «L L. Jenkins, Rev. Jas. Griffiths, Messre F. Hodges, J.P., E. W. Mander, J.P., A. P. Jones, George Powell, C. B. Stanton, Ultyd Hopkins, E. Stonelake, Dr. Prichard, Mrs. G. G. Hann, Mrs. Mander, Miss Rees (Glandare), Mrs. Jenkins (Guard- ian), Mrs. T. Walter Williams, Mrs. Rose Davies. Mrs. Dan Jones, Cwm- aman; Miss Price (Rose Cottage), Mr J. Griffiths (Bryuhyfryd), with Messrs D. Llewelyn Griffiths and J. Llewellin Smith as lion..sees, interpreters, Miss J. Griffiths, B. Reynolds, and Mr Lewis Thomas, Aberdare. It WP S moved that these names be adopted, ud Mr W. R. Morgan second- ed. Mnndn- proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Windsor'Lewis for the use of the eight collages, and also to Mr Shaw for placing the Stag Hotel at the disposal of the committee. Mr A. P. Jones seconded, and the motion was adopted. Mr Mander further appealed for con- tributions in money or kind towards furnishing the eight cottages at Llwyd- coed. He asked all those who were prepared to give any articles to send their names to the Town Hall.

t CWMDARE. ARTIFICIAL TEETH.—Mr. P. BalM attends Mr. Berry's (Hairdresser), Tre- cynon, every Monday from 2 to 8 p.m. Patients visited at own home, if desired. GOBAITH C.M. On Sunday the pulpit of this church was occupied by Mr. Richard Bell, Penderyn. Mr. Bell is a student at the TTniversity College, Aberystwyth. ACCIDENT. A rather serious acci- dent befel Mr. T. Walters, under- manager at the New Drift, Bwllfa No. 2 Pit, on Sunday last. Whilst supei4t intending the erection of a cable some trams became detached, and ran violent- ly down the drift, causing injuries to Mr. Walters' leg, which necessitated four stitches being put in by Dr. Neil- son. ST. LUKE'S. — The annual harvest thanksgiving services were held at this church on Sunday last. The preacher on Sunday was the Rev. W. J. Jones, B.A., Clydach-on-Tawe. On Monday evening the preacher was the Rev. I. J. Williams, M.A., vicar of Cwmaruan. The church was choicely decorated and large congregations attended.

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CADLYS. NEW SEASON Wallpapers. Finest selection in Wales. No foreign paper stocked.-Emrys Evans, Victoria-square. OBITUARY. On Monday morning Miss Price, 63 Oxford Street, passed away. The deceased, who was a faith- ful and generous member of Carmel C.M. Church, Trecynon, had been in her younger days a servant in the household of the late Queen Victoria. The funeral takes place to-day (Thurs- day.) WEDDING. On Sunday last at the old Parish Church of St. John the Baptist Miss Rachel Mary Evans, of 62 Oxford Street, was united in holy matrimony to Mr. W. H. Hill, 54 Ox- ford Street, formerly of Derby. The bride was given away by her father, Mr. E. Evans, and the bridesmaids were Miss Maud Evans, sister of the bride, and Miss Annie Elias, the bride's cousin. Mr. W. Edwards acted as best man. The Rev. T. Jones, B.A., was the officiating clergyman. After the ceremony the wedding breakfast was partaken of at the home of the bride. The following were present in addition to the wedding party:—Mr. and Mrs. Evans, bride's parents; Mr. T. J. Evans, brother; Mrs. Bibby, sister, whose hus- band is in the fighting line in France; Mrs. Evans, daughter-in-law, whose husband, Corporal Evans, is also on active service; Mrs. D. Edwards, Mrs. D. J. Lewis, Mrs. Griffiths, Mrs. Stephens. Mrs. Brown, Miss Elvira Arthur, Miss M. Davies, Master Evan Bibby, and Miss Nellie Bibby, all re- siding in Oxford Street. The bride, who is a cousin of Mrs. T. Lloyd, Com- mercial Street, wore a grey costume with hat to match, and the bridesmaids were dressed in old rose colour with i' black velvet hats.