The Aberdare Leader

East Glamorgan English Baptist Association. The annual meeting of the North Glamorgan District of the above Asso- ciation was held at Troedyrhiw on Mon- day last. The afternoon meeting, at which Sunday School business is tran- sacted, was presided over by Councillor Wm. Davies, Mountain Ash, with the Rev. J. Lloyd Williams (Park). Mer- thyr, as secretary. Mr D. Phelps, Miskin, was elected vice-president, and Mr. Oriel, Dowlais, as the reader of the paper for February meeting. Miss M. Ashford, Carmel, Aberdare, read an ex- cellent and practical paper on 'Change' in Sunday School work. The graded system was advocated by her as & fine innovation and proving a great suc- cess where adopted. Teachers Train- ing Classes Miss Ashford held to be necessary if the child's will was to be developed, not crushed. Adolescents should be taught, but not necessarily religion. Children learnt from the con- crete more than the abstract. A new idea advocated was a week night meet- ing for the first three grade children, where modelling, drawing, note-taking, etc., would be done with advantage. —The Rev. W. Rowland Jones, B.A., pastor, eulogised the paper, expressing his earnest thanks to the reader.—The Rev. H. B. Jones, Merthyr Vale, added his meed of praise.—Mr T. Christopher, Mountain Ash, was much cheered and instructed by the paper.-Mr E. H. Hill, Aberdare, referred to the reader as an earnest, devoted and spiritually minded worker, and co-official with him in Carmel Sunday School. He alluded to some points in the paper.—Mr Clark, Merthyr Vale, also spoke. — The Rev. Zachariah Davies said he had had the honour of having been a fellow scholar with Miss Ashford. He advocated that the pastor or superintendent of each Sunday School should loan the paper, and that it be read to their Sunday School Teachers' Meetings.—The Rev. H. Arthur Jones (High St.), Merthyr, in moving the vote of thanks, said that the paper advocated change in the teacher and method of teaching, and suggested that the Superintendents should co-ordinate the work of the classes under their care. Mr D. Phelps, in seconding, pronounced against the church for the leakage in Sunday School attendance.—A splendid repast was provided by the sisters of the church. Rev. Thomas Edmunds, B.A., Aberdare, said grace, while the President (Councillor Davies) proposed, and Rev. Z. Davies seconded a hearty vote flf thanks to the presiding ladies and'the church for their hospitality.— The church business meeting was held I later when the Rev. E. C. Camble (Beulah), Aberaman, presided. Con- gratulations were arranged to be sent to 10 Councillor Thomas Jones, Penrhiwcei- ber; Alderman Wm. Jones, Mountain Ash, and Mr Jones-Thomas, Barry, on their elevation to the Magisterial Bench. An interesting discussion arose from a speech by Rev. D. J. Miller. Abercynon, who advocated a visitation of neighbouring pastors to otilel- churches to give addresses to in- spire spirituality in the churches.—The Association sermon was preached by the Rev. R. G. Thomas (Kensington), Brecon.

Appointment for Mr Charles Kenshole. Mr Chas. Kenshole, solicitor, Aber- dare, has been appointed Registrar of the Merthyr County Court in succession to the late Mr Henrv Percival Williams. Mr Charles Kenshole is the senior part- ner of the well-known firm of Messrs C. slid W. Kenshole. He is a native of Aberdare, and is the eldest son of the late Mr E. Kenshole. Be was articled to the late Mr H. P. Linton. He was appointed solicitor to the South Wales Coalowners' Association in the year 1907. His abilities as an advocate are well known, and he has a wide know- ledge and experience of the law in rela- tion to employers and employed. He has had charge of most of the important law-suits on behalf of the coal-owners. Mr Kenshole is also the solicitor to the South Wales and Monmouthshire In- demnity Society, and a member of the Mining Association of Great Britain. He has been president of the Merthyr and Aberdare District of the Incorpor- ated Law Society. He is also a mem- ber of the Advisory Committee of the Welsh National Insurance. In reli- gion Mr Kenshole is a Presbyterian, and is attached to St. David's Church at Aberdare. Hitherto he has not taken a very prominent part in the public life of the town.

Aberdare Empire. most delightful programme is pre- sided this week. Messrs. Agnes and Escott. the comedy merchants are trulv great. The Mermaids, the Girl \(|iiatic Marvels, porform most dar- inpr feats under water, whilst Fred Lin- coln, the comedian, sings some brig at and cheerful numbers. A great deal of merriment is provokejd by Will and Windle. in a sketch called "Railway Revelations." Mr. Win will to-morrow tFridav) evening perform a mystifying fea-- in floating a full-size kitchen table in mid-air.

Shooting Affray. Alleged Attempted Murder at Aberaman. About 7 o'clock last night (Wednes- day John Rees, now of Godreaman, is alleged to have attempted to murder his wife, Elizabeth Hees, 320 Cardiff Road, Aberaman, next door to the Harrow Inn. it is stated that the man was the worst for drink at the time, and that he went to his wife's house. Mrs. Rees and her daughter were in the house and the former was getting ready to go out at the time. Some hot words passed between the husband and wife, and the former suddenly whipped [ a revolver from his pocket and fired 4 shots at her in quick succession, wound- i ing her in the face and hands. He then bolted down the 9treet, fallowed by a number of persons, shouting. When opposite Libanus another shot was heard, and it is uncertain whether he aimed at the crowd or at himself. The assailant ran down Lewis Street and turned into Park Road and on to the Plough Tip, where he was captured by P.C. Evans, Aberaman, and taken to the Police Station. Yesterday week the parties were on at Aberdare Police Court, the wife sum moning the husband for desertion. It was stated that the parties had been married five years, and that there was one child. The husband is an insur- ance agent, and she had previously 'I summoned him, but a settlement was then arrived at. At the Court last week he charged his wife with telling fortunes. On one occasion she asked him for peace, and he replied: Yes, you'll have peace in the grave." An order of 7s. 6d. a week was made against him, and the custody of the child was given to the wife. Another correspondent writes :—The woman received one shot in the mroat. Shouts of "Murder!" by the unfortun- ate woman brought neighbours to the scene. The whole district was quickly aroused, and a huge crowd gathered. It appears that the crime was committed in revenge because his wife would not receive him back again. Dr. Moffit was immediately sent for, and attended to the woman's injuries. News received later was to the effect that one bullet went through the jaw, another through the left arm and one in the hand. When he was arrested bv P.C. R. Evans, who was accompanied by P.C. D. Lewis, he handed them the revolver and said: "Take me to the Police Station." Superintendent Rees, Inspector Nott. and P.S. Griffiths, Aberaman, were soon on the spot. The woman is in a serious condition, and suffering from shock. The affair created quite a sensation in the district, and a large crowd stood near the house until a late hour.

Aberaman Man Murdered in Patagonia. With regard to the murder of Wil- liam John Jones, of Aberaman, briefly referred to in our last issue, the follow- ing appeared in "Y Drafod," published in Patagonia, dated September 4th: — "William John Jones, Britannic Hotel, Gaiman, was brutally murdered here last Sunday night by one named James Eraser. On Monday afternoon a woman named Pedro Y go a, discovered the body concealed in a hillock near the railway station. The chief of police was immediately -informed. On investi- gation he found that the body had been dragged across the railway. The vic- tims's throat had been cut from ear to ear apparently with a pocket knife. When William John Jones reached Madryn the previous Thursday he took rooms at Hotel Ross, and later returned to the hotel in company with one Jamas Fraser, and asked for rooms for Fraser as well until the Austuriano arrived. by which he intended to travel to the capital. The two stayed in the same room until Saturday morning, when Jones intended to return to Gaiman. Fraser decided to go with him and re- turn to Madryn on Monday to catch the Austuriano. It appears that they changed their plans and took lodgings in the Hotel Americano. On Sunday night Frnser came to dine alone, and when the hotel proprietor asked him for his companion lie said he was out with his friends., and showed no sigrus of uneasiness. He asked for their ac- count for the night, and added that he was leaving the following morning by the boat. He rose early the rollowing day, and was not seen after until he was arrested in a yard. His clothes were besmirched with blood, and the pocket- knife with which he committed the deed was found on him. It was covered with blood. 'I'he money which he had in his pocket and his passport to Buenos Aires were also steeped in Mood. The murder- er was severely interrogated by the police officer, and the man admitted his guilt.—William .Tames Jones was buried in Madryn Cemetery on Tuesday, a large number of villagers l}{'ing- present, Mr. D. Ial Jones officiated.—Deceased was the son of the late Will him -Tones (Engineer). 22 Hill Street. Aberaman.

CWMBACH. KNITTING SOCKS. Mrs. <Dr.) Bromilow, of Bridge Road, Cwm- bacli, is working hard in kn itting and collecting socks for Lord Kitchener's Army, and is greatly assisted by the villagers. c,

ABERDARE. THE PROCEEDS "1 the concert re- cently held under 1 im auspices of the Chamber of Trade for the benefit of the Prince of Wales' Fund amounted to £ 81 19s. 7d. <rY,-i ROD( ill I OX. — (In Friday last Councillor George Ppwell presided over a meeting of the Cvmrodorion. when Mr. R. Williams Parry, M.A.. Barry, gave an address on ""Lyrics. The lecturer is a Welsh poet of repute. 5 having won the chair at fhe Colw-yn Bay National Eisteddfod. ST. MARK'S MISSION. On Tues- day evening a tarewel1 meeting wad given to Private Tasker, who is sailing ior France on Sunday next. The met- ing was of a devotiouai character and was conducted by Messrs. T. G. Chivers and VV. ii. l empleman. Private Tasker shook hands all round, and spoke a few word,i. Muriel Kosser presided at the harmonium. 1 K.A.OJL — The Prince of Wales Lodge met at their headquarters, the Prince of VVaUw Inn, on Wednesday evening, October 14, for the purpose of presenting their secretary> Bro. A. H. XJennington, C.P., with a very hand- some clock and a pair of bronze figures on the occasion of his marriage. The chair was occupied by Bro. S. Rudd, C-P- Bro. W. Hawley, C.P., P.G.Oham, made the presentation on behalf of the Prince of Lodge as a small mark of their esteem and appreciation of the recipient's excellent work for the lodge. Several of the brothers spoke of the good work done by Bro. Penning- ton, amongst them being Bro. F. 11. < Berwick, K.O.M., P.G.P., Bros. D. W. Hughes, K.O.M., D.P.G.P., Merthyr; J- N. Zetterstrom, R.O.H., Merthyr; W. Rees, K.O.M., Aberdare; N. Saphira, R.O.II., Abercynon; S. liudd, C.P., and F. Laco, C.P. The officers of the Beau- fort Lodge paid a regalia visit. They: were introduced by Bro. Bick, K.O.M., and heartily welcomed by Bro. S. Rudd. The following lodges among others were represented :—Beaufort, Baden Powell, Y nyslwyd. Aubrey (Hirwain), Pride of Llwydcoed, and Llwyncelyn. Songs' were rendered by Bros. Pennington, Griffiths, Thorpe, Pask, Lace, Smith, Hawley, and Beswick. Bro. Pennington heartily thanked all the brothers for the gift. The P.G. Sec., on behalf of P.G.L. officers, thanked the lodge for the in- vitation.—In connection with the above on Monday evening Bro. Pennington in- vited a few of his Buff friends to a convivial at the Prince of Wales Inn. A sumptuous repast was provided by Host and Hostess Wilson. The chair- man. Bro. F. H. Beswick, K.O.M., submitted the toast of Brother and Mrs. Pennington. Bro. J. N. Zetter- w°im c^&ratulated the Prince of VValee Lodge on having the services of such an excellent secretary. Bros. Rees Protheroe, Hawley, Cotter, Knight, Sinith, and the treasurer, and Host Bro. Wilson also spoke very highly of Bro. ennington. Songs were rendered by Bros. Beswick, Knight, Rees, Hawley, Cotter, Edwards, and Smith. The secre- tarial duties were carried out by Bro. W. L. Hawley.

A8ERNANT. BETHET, (B.). This church held ttHxir annual tea party on Monday last. brayholders were: Mesdames M a ^ms' A' WiHiams, E. Davies, M A. Morse,, Windsor Terrace; Mrs! Henry and Mrs. Roberts, Agents Row; Airs. Watkins, Engineers Row; E Davies, Fothergill Street; M. Jones' IM Draw; H. Williams, Mrs. Edwards', T>,rs Row, and Mrs Evans, Celn frlace- x 6 follow',ng ladies assisted- ivJrS' £ etTS' Dally. Mrs. Bowen, r'S" Mr"8- Edwards, Mrs. Pal- mer Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Evans, and Miss •t. Jones. The following gen tlemen also assisted: Messrs. J. Harris, R. Hax,ri,s, T. Darbv W. Marshall, D. Campbell, T. Morgans. W. Evans, D. if kins, J. Owen, W. Williams, and iv. Marshall.—A miscellaneous concert was subsequently held, when the fol- lowing artistes took part: Mrs. Evans, ( Llwydcoed Miss Jones, Cwmdare; Mr. W. Davies, Aberaman, and Mr J. Ed- wards, G&dlys. Accompanist, Mr T. 1 homas, Abernant. Mr W. Thomas, soli- citor, was the chairman. A vote of thanks was given to the chairman and artistes on the proposition of Rev. B. Williams (pastor), seconded by Mr D. James, Abernant. The proocScnls were towards the chapel building fund. The secret.rial work was admirably carried out by Mr S. Samuel. BENEFIT ENTERTAINMENT. — Quite a record crowtjL presented them- selvef at the Market Hall, Aberdare, on Wednesday evening, Oct. 14th, lor the purpose of witnessing an entertainment for the benefit of Mr Tom Parker, (5 Trap llqad, who hw; been incapacitated. A number of special pictures were gra- tuitously shown by Councillor W. Hag- g,, r. Added to these were some com- petitive items, baby show, recitations, solos and comic songs. The baby show proved to be particularly interesting. The judges found great difficulty in selecting the winner. The judges pre- sented a consolation prize, thus mak- ing three winners. In addressing the audience Mrs. (Dr.) Banks expressed her intense delight in finding the win- ning babies had been naturally fed, which was the proper method and in- finitely superior to feeding with coir's milk or patent foods. Councillor T. W. Griffiths, solicitor, acted as chairman. The judges of the Baby Show were Mrs. (Dr.) Banks and Mrs. T. Walter Wil- liams: recitation, Mr W. R. Evans; sentimental solo, Prof. Tom .'ones; comic song, Mr. Joe Evans (Digri Dar). All rendered their services free. Mr J. Vt Hurt gave the Market Hall free, and Mr A. E. Harmston the use of a piano. Mr and Mrs F. J. Twissell, the Aberdare Co-op" Society, and Mr W. R. Evans also g:ne prizes, and a goodly sum was handed over to Mr Parker. I :\r 1" is treasurer, while Mr. Walker, 10 Richmond Terrace, was secretary. The prize-winners were :— Baby, Oswald Graham Price, Trec'non. Sentimental solo. Mr John Edwards. w Gadlys. Recitation, Miss Alice Mauri James, Aberaman. Comic song. di- vided between Messrs. J. Booth, C'wm- aman, and Tom Rees, Aberaman.

TRECYNON. WEDDING. — On Wednesday, Octo- ber 21st. a pretty and interesting wedding was solemnised at Btyn Seion. j h8 contracting parties being the Rev. W: E. Roberts. B.A., Denbigh, and I Miss Lillian L. John. B.A., Fairview, Trecynon, formerly assistant mistress at the Bridgend County School. The ser- vice was conducted hv the Rev. J. Mor- gan, Bryn Spion. and the Rev. T. Trefor •I°oes, B. V.. B.D.. Birmingham. Tho bridesmaids were Miss Gwladys John, I B.A.. sister of bride, and Miss Bessie Roberts, Coventry, sister of bridegroom, while the bridegroom was accompanied by Ir. W. Charles Evans, B.A., B.Se., H.M. Inspector of Factories, Swansea. I he bride was given away by her father, Mr. R. John. There were also present: Mrs. John, mother of bride; Miss E. M. John, B.A., Tregaron County School; Mr R. D. John, Caerleon Training College, and Mr. J. Davies, B.A., County School. Brecon. Several telegrams of congratulation were received. After the ceremony a reception was given at Fair- view, and later Mr. and Mrs. Roberts left for Llandudno, where the honev- moon is being spent.

MOUNTAIN ASH. THERE ARE LOTS to buy, but what about the sort P Come and sort from Mac s new stock of gents' ties and caps. UUR JUNIOR MEMBER. Mr. J. Keir Ilardie. M.P., paid a visit to Mountain Ash on Wednesday afternoon, lie in company with the Rev. Geo. Neighbour was entertained bv Mr. D. Ernest Williams. BAND OF HOPE. The St. Teilo's (Miskin) Band of Hope held the first of the meetings for the winter session last Friday evening, when an address on "Temperance" was delivered by the Rev. T. Madog Williams. DUFFRYN STREET CHUIZCI-I. 'I he half-yearly meetings of the above church will be held on Sunday next. when the Rev. Richard Jones. M.A.. Llandinam, will preach morning, after- noon. and zoning. These services are always known to be particularly bright, and always attract large congregations. MOUNTAIN ASH BED. — Through the kind exertions of Mr. Willie Green- wood another £2 6s. has been added to the fund for the Mountain Ash Bed, elsh Hospital. This makes a total of six guineas from the Volunteer Club members. The banana guessing com- petition realised 15.s. 6d. to the fund— and a lot of heart-burning. BETHANIA. The yearly meetings of the above chapel were held last Sun- day and Monday. Sermons were de- livered by Dr. B. Davies, Newcastle- Emlyn, and the Rev. D. Emrys James, Pontypridd. The singing was brignt and inspiring under the conductorship of Mr. D. R. Davies, and the orchestra, conducted by Mr. J. Christopher, played beautifullv. v PARISH CHURCH. — Holy Com- munion was celebrated in St. Margaret's Church last Sunday at eight o'clock. Holy Litany was sung at 11 o'clock, in- toned by the Rev. Israel Westhead. Smart's morning service was sung by the choir. Evensong was conducted by the Rev. Aeron Davies. The can- ticles were sung to Tours in F. The preacher in the morning was the Vicar, and in the evening the Rev. Aeron Davies. WEDDING. The wedding of Miss Beatrice Lambert, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lambert, 9 Allen Street, to Mr. Richard Cole, son of Mi. and Mrs. Cole, Wind Street, Aber- dare, took place at Pontypridd last Saturday morning. The bride was ac- companied by Mrs. Taylor and Master and Miss Taylor. There were also present: Mr. Austin Weekes, Mrs. Lam- bert, and Mr, George Lambert. The bride was nicely attired in a grey costume, and wore a spray of white roses and chrysanthemums. WEDDING. The marriage of Miss Annie Jane Hicks, daughter of Air. and Mrs. Hicks, 120 High Street, and Mr. Christopher Thomas Gillard, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. W. Gillard, 68 Phillip Streef. took place in St. Mar- garet's Church last Sunday morning. The Vicar officiated. The bride wore a pretty light grey costume and a black hat with white plumes. The brides- maids were Miss Martha Gillard, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Gladys 1 licks, sister of the bride. The best man was Mr. Jack Gillard, and the ] "Iln bride was given away by Air. William Ricks, brother of the bride. There were also present at the cercmol,Y:- Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Ashill, Airs. John Gillard, Mrs. A. Weekes. and Mrs. William Griffiths. FUNERAL. — The death of an old and respected inhabitant, in the person of Airs. George, Bryn Gwyn, Fox Street. took place on Sunday afternoon, Octo- ber 11th. 'The deceased was 72 years of age, and had lived in the district for close upon half a century. The interment took place in Caegarw Ceme- tery last Thursday afternoon. The officiating minister was the Rev. J. O. Jenkins, Gilfach Goch, late of Noddfa, who came specially to perform the ceremony. The chief mourners were: Mr. Charles George, son; Air. David George, son; Rev. Morgan George. Llangyfelach, son; Mr. and Airs. Evan George, son; Air. Enoch George, son: Mr. and Airs. Ann Phillips, daughter. Quakers Yard; Miss Lizzie George. daughter; Miss Cassie Morris, niece; Miss Lizzie Morris, niece; Mrs. Jones. Tylorstown, sister: Air. and Airs. David Davies, cousill; Air. Enoch Davies, cousin, Porth. Floral tributes were laid on the coffin by: The Family; Airs. Roberts, Fox Street, and Air. Tom Phillips. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. Frank Alills and Mr. David Evans. ? COSMO CLUB. — A smoking concert was held at the Cosmo Club last Satur- day evening, in honour of Privates'. Partridge and A. Pook, two honoujrlble soldiers of Kitchener's Army, who have been allowed to spend a week-end at home. The chair was occupied by Mr. J. S. Alugford, and ,thc vice-chair by Mr. Reuben Alann. Alessr$. G. J. Davies. W. Davies. J. Bluett, G. Hill. J. Windsor, and C. Godding added to the harmony. A laughable sketch was performed by Messrs. G. Newcombe, T.Jones..). Sproeklen, T. Day, and Arr. Bennett. In response to the toast of The guests Messrs. Partridge and Pook gave a racy account of their seven weeks' "hard" at Aldershot. They praised the discipline and morale of the recruits, and all seemed of one mind to get .to the front as soon as possible. They had been attached to the 11th TIsussars, the far-famed Cherry Pickers or Ghembims. Letters were read from Cosmos who were doing their "bit" for King and country. These were Eadou and Hunt at the Curragh. Ire- land, and Coles. Pugh, Hutchings, and Guv at Aldershot. THE FUNERAL of the late Airs. Phillips, wife of Air. Joliii J. Phillips, plumber, of Rose Villa, HaTcourt Road, took place on Thursday last at the Caegarw Cemetery. The chief mourners wwe the following:—Husband; Cassie and Elsie, daughters; Air. and Airs. David John, daughter; Mr. ami Airs. Ernest Phillips, son and daughter-in- law: Air. and Airs. Samuel Muxworthy, daughter;, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. Bertie Phillips, Air. and Airs. Edgar Phillips, Air. and Airs. Alilton Phillips, sons and daugh- ters-in-law; David James John. Litiazi John. Annie Phillips, and Alabel ( Phillips, grandcliidren; Mr. and Airs. James Rees, Llandilo; Mr. and Mrs. William Owens, Brynamman, sisters and brothers-in-law; Mrs. Walters and daughter. Swansea, sister-in-law and niece; Air. William Phillips, Dow- lais, brother-in-law; Airs. J. Hunter, Swansea, sister-in-law; Airs. Alorgan, Bryncoch. Gwynfe, aunt; Air..William I Phelps, Aberdare, nephew. Flora] tri- butes were given by: The husband. Cassie and Elsie; Air. and Mrs. David John, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Phillips, Air. and Mrs. Samuel Muxworthy, Air. and Airs. Gordon Phillips, Air. and Mrs. Bertie Phillips, Mr. and Airs. Aiilton Phillips. Mrs. Rees and Airs. Owens; Mr. and Mrs. Perry, manager. Empire; Air. and Airs. Watkins. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Air. Frank Mills and Mr. David Evans. WEDDING. A pretty wedding was solemnised by the Rev. Aeron Davies lat Thursday morning at St. Afargaret's Church, the contracting parties heing Air. William S. Rawlings, Yeovil House, Hamilton Street, son of the late I George Rawlings and Mrs. Rawlings, and Aliss Agnes M. King, eldest daughter of Mr. and Airs. John King. 7 Beadou Street. The bride's costume was a pretty Wedgwood blue with Paisley collar and a white beaver hat with foliage. The bridesmaids were Miss Lily May King, Miss Beatrice May Williams, Dowlais, and Miss Dolly Rawlings. Miss King wore a white silk dress with silk cap; Miss Williams was attired in a blue silk eoline dress and a cap of the same colour, and Miss Rawlings wore a champagne coloured voile dress and white felt hat trimmed with blue silk. The best man was Mr. Arthur Rawlings, and the bride was given away by her father. The guests included the following:—Air. and Mrs. •f. Williams, Mrs. Rawlings, Masters Norman and Trevor Rawlings, Mr. and Airs. W. Williams, Mrs. Bert' Richards, Miss Alary Hannah Payne, Aliss Beatrice Davies, Miss S. Hamer. Airs. F. Hamer, Mrs. J. Williams, Airs. Evans. Dowlais; Mrs. Sidney Griffiths, Airs. W. Anthony, Air. Jack Sant, Aberaman; Miss Gertie Williams, -Air. E. Muleuck, Efail Isaf; Misses. Bessie and Gertie Mulcuck. The beauti- ful motors were supplied by Messrs. Gough's Garage Co., and the happy pair after breakfast motored to Mum- bles. INTERMENT.—The remains of Mrs Davies, wife of Mr Morgan Davies, Caradog Street, were interred in the family vault in Caegarw Cemetery last Thursday afternoon. The officiating minister was the Rev. R. S. Rogers, B.A., Rhos. The chief mourners were I Mr Morgan Davies, husband; Masters Philip Edmunds Davies, Thomas Ed- munds Davies, and Herbert Edmunds Davies, children; Mr Thomas Edmunds, j father; Airs. Thos. Edmunds, mother; Airs. Margaret Thomas, Mrs. Letitia Philpin, and Mrs. Sarah Edmunds, sisters; Air. Thomas J. Edmunds, soli- citor, brother; Mr Charles Edmunds Thomas, nephew; Messrs. Noah Thomas, Abercynon; J. W. Philpin, Alountain Ash; W. Rees Edmunds, soli- citor, At erthyr; Evan Davies, Morgan I Kdwards, Pontardawe; and Edward Ad- lam. Mountain Ash, brothers-in-law; Air and Airs Gwilym, Pontardawe. mother-in-law; Airs. Adlam, Mountain Ash, and Mrs. Alorgan Edwards, Pont- ardawe, sisters-in-law; Mrs. Beddoe, Abercynon; Air. Jeremiah Davies, Pontardawe; Mr Isaac Edmunds, Aber- owniboi, uncle; Messrs Edward and Ed- gar James, Alountain Ash, nephews; Arthur Boytt, Cwmdare; David Bowen. Aberewmboi; Mansel Bowen. Aber- cynon; Charles Jenkins, Isaac Jenkins, IjJanelly Jacob Evans, Blaenavon Thomas Evans. Alountain Ash Wm. Charles Edmunds, Isaac Edmunds, Aberewmboi; Rev. Daniel Evans, Aler- thyr Vale; J. Rees, ALE., Senghen- ydd; Gwilym Thomas, Tylorstown Dd. Ward. Richard Ward, George Brown. William Davies, Mountain Ash; Jas. Thomas. Willie Thomas, Cwmaman, and William James, Cwmbach, cousins. Amongst the general public were:— Dr. Arthur T. Jones, Bevs. R. S. Rogers, Rhos; J. Phillips. Bethania: M.Jenkins. Bc-thesda, Aberewmboi; Jones, Brynhyfryd, Treharris; Daniel Kvans, Calfana, Alerthyr Vale; J. D. Thomas. Evrwd, Alountain Ash: J. B. Davies, Bethiehem, Aberewmboi: W. Davies, Soar, and G. Neighbour, Aloun- tain Ash; Councillor Wm. Lewis, Peny- darren Alessrs T. Richards (Guardian). Evan Davies, Isaac Herbert, W. Jones, John Williams, G. Davies, W. Howells, I Williams, ALA., J. Evans. T. Thomas (deacons of Rhos Chapel), John John, Evan Alorgan (deacons at Efrwd Chapel), Timothy Charles, John Charles (.deacons at Nazareth): D. Har- ris, contractor; T. O. Osmond. Aber- aman: Isaac Ambrose, 1). Thomas. Mountain Ash; W. R. Alorgan. Godre- aman; H. [Jsher, Aberaman; O. G. Beddoe. Abercynon; W. J.- Bevan, Abercynon J. Lloyd Davies, Metropoli- tan Bank; D. Aiorris Lewis, T. Emrys Jones, J. Lloyd, Alorgan Edmunds, D. 0 Harris, D. Kvans, Alorgan (Cash and C.), Harry Morris, Penrhiwceiber; D. S. Lewis, T. Watkins, Rhvs A. Parrv. Frank Mills, Henry Watkins, Al. Hib- bert. D. Phillips, J. Reardon. T. J. Evans. T. Evans, Dover Street. Rees Aiorris, J. Payne, Alathias Williams. A. Hobby. Daniel Jones, B. Lev, K, Stanley Baiter. John Thomas. Aliskin D. Alor- gan. John Christopher, Geo. Alorgan. John Williams (Basso), Wm. Daniel, and many others. Beautiful floral tri- butes were sent by the following :— Husband and children; Air and Airs T. • Edmunds, father and mother: Air T. j. Edmunds, brother; Miss Croft, -%Io-,iri- tain Ash; Air and Airs Noah Thomas and Charles Thomas; Air and Airs .J;:¡". Philpin; Air and Airs W. R. Edmunds: Mr and Airs Edward Adlam: Air and Airs Gwilym and Air Evan Davies. Pontardawe; Air and Airs Alorgan Ed- wards, Pontardawe; Air and Airs Jacob Evans, Blaenavon; Air and Airs W. J. Bevan, Abercynon; Air and Mrs. 0. G. Beddoe. Abercypon Mr and Airs Mor- gan (Cash and Co.), Alountain Ash; Miss May Phillips, Alountain Ash; Miss. Gwladys and" Alaster Glanffrwd Phillips, Mountain Ash: Mr and Mrs. Ambrose, Alountain Ash. The funeral was furnished throughout by Air. Frank Mills and Mr David Evans.

PENRHIWCEIBER. PERSONAL. The many friends of Air. W. Magor. newsagent. will re- gret to iearn that he is still confined to his bed. MUTUAL IAIPROVEMENT. Car- mel ALLS, met on Thursday last. and i listened to an address by the president. the Rev. D. Davies. HARVEST THANKSGIVING ser- vices were held at Penuel (F.AI.) Chapel on Sunday last. The chapel was very ar tastefully decorated. The preacher was the Rev. E. T. Williams, pastor. TRAGIC DEATH. We regret to announce the death of Mr. Tom Kendall. of Penrhiwceiber Road, which took place under tragic circumstances on Saturday last. The deceased, who had been in bad health for some time. had a seizure at about 7.30 p.m. and expired about 10.30 the same evening. Great sympathy is felt with the widow. who has a son lying in Bristol Infir. mary. The funeral takes place on Thursday for Mountain Ash. SUPPER. A prize supper in con- j nection with the billiard match played between the Penrhiwceiber and Aber- cynon teams was held at Lane's Restaur- ant on Thursday last. A goodly num- ber sat to an excellent repast. After supper a very successful concert was held under the presidency of Mr. E. J. Hughes. secretary of the Billiard Leag-ue. The following took part: Alessrs. E. D. Price. J. Price, T. J. Griffiths, Llew. Jenkins. D. E. Llovd. A special item was "The solo that didn't come off" by Air. Robert Dovle. Trio. Messrs. Price, Price and Griffiths. The following spoke: E. J. Hughes Harry Davies, Jim Williams, and T. J. Griffiths.

War Mems from the Mount. Pals of Kingcraft. The old proverb, "Birds of a feather." etc., could scarcely be better exempli- fied than by the fact that in Kingcraft Street there are only 48 houses, and there are 21 men from that street serv- ing their King and country.

Miskin School Songs. Mr. Joseph Watts, Clarence Street, Miskin, writes me to the effect that his child came home from school (Miskin) and sang to him the German patriotic- song. "Die Wacht am Rhein "of course not in German. Mr Watts thinks, and I agree, that there are plenty of British patriotic songs to teach the kiddies besides the "Alade in Germany" stuff. Our Teuton enedrv will have all their work cut out for them presently to keep Watch on the Rhine."

A Friendly American. A visitor from Detroit, Michigan- All George Watts, and who is a friend of Air John Simmonds. late of Cad- waladr Street, has just given us a sam- ple of 4-merican feeling towards us. Be- fore leaving he handed a dollar bill to Air. Charlie Simmonds to purchase some comfort for one of our soldiers at the front. The greenback has been handed over to Airs. Croft, the Vicar's wife, who will no doubt know how to spend the money.

Wounded at Rheims. Private Thomas Jones, Victoria St.. Aliskin. returned to his home last Fri- day evening, bearing on his person honourable wounds sustained whilst fighting for his King and country. When I visited Air Jones, I found him at breakfast surrounded by his wife and bright-eyed little children. Al- though unwilling to break his word given to his officers not to talk too free- ly, I was able to glean that h been in the thick of it. Two big engage- ments had the gallant Welshman^been in, and had four German bullet wounds. from which happily he is rapidly re- covering. That is the short and modest story of Soldier Jones. Who amongst us can't fill in the spaces between the lines, when we know that Rheims was one of the places he was at and re- ceived his wounds? Who is there that can't imagine the cruel crash of the crumbling Cathedral, or the shriek of shrapnel as they shed their death-deal- ing parts over the boys in khaki r All these things each one of us knows, but Jones was there, and like the men of Tennyson's immortal poem. he came back.

Corresponding Under Fire. An interesting postcard was received by the Cosmos from J. Anthony. West Surrey Regiment, who actually wroto whilst the shrapnels were bursting over the trenches. He has already taken part in 12 engagements.

Terriers to be Transferred. The 5th Welsh Battalion Territorials, including Alountain Ash Detach- ment. have all volunteered for foreign service. Orders were received on Mon- day that they are to proceed abroad The date of departure is not fixed.

Prince of Wales' Fund. The Chairman of the Mountain Ash Urban District Council (Mr. Griffith Evau^, J.P.) gratefully acknowledges the receipt of the following subscrip- tions for the Prince of Wales's National Relief Fund:-Total already acknow- ledged, £ 1,685 18s. 5d.; Staff of Dar- renlas Schools, £:2 9s. 6d.; Nixons Officials (4th instalment), tll 7s. 6d. T.V.R. Staff, Mountain Ash StafTon, ;el Miss Al. B. Protheroe (monthly instalment), 2s. 6d.; Councillor Wm. Lamburn, 2s. 6d.; Council Workmen (oth instalment), £2 9s. 6d.; Rev. George Neighbour, os.; Staff of British Legal Assurance Co., 10s. 6d.; Staff of Penrhiwceiber Bovs. Girls and Infants Schools. t4 19s. 6d.: Nixon's Work- men (7th instalment). £ 110 3s. 3d.; Cwmbach Co-operative Assistants, Alountain Ash and, Miskin Branches. £ 1 3s. 3d. total, £ 1,820 lis. ùd.

< ■ ONE OF THE BARGAINS. s 30 GUINEA PIANOFORTE E Latest improvements. 10 years warranty. Will accept fl7 10s. Previous to alteration of Premises. VICTOR FREED, Mountain Ash. New Theatre MOUNTAIN ASH. LAST THREE NIGHTS of the celebrated J. W. TURNER Opera Co. Thursday, October 22: GOUNOD'S "FAUST." Friday, October 23: Mascagoils I Cavalleria Busticanal preceded by 'The Daughter of the Regiment. Saturday, October 24: SalfeV Bohemian Girl.' MONDAY NEXT AND DURING THE WEEK. Nlilton Goutts's COMPANY, including the famous Actress. Miss ELSIE DEAN. in "THE GERMAN SPY." Curran Bros. Comedians and Knockaboub. Wynne & Winter In a brilliant Musical and Cycling Act. The Giant Xylophone Experts AT ENORMOUS EXPENSE MMimiS The world Famous Handcuff King & Jail Breaker iC25 Challenge to anyone who can produce Regulation Handcuffs from which he cannot escape. NOTE.—Policemen and Detectives specially invited. Also the WORLD'S GREATEST TRUNK MYSTERY. I ¡ STAR PICTURES: 1 "Queen's Love" j "REVOLUTIONG I I PRICES OF ADMISSION MONDAY NEXT and during the Week: 9d., 6d., 4d., 3d.