The Aberdare Leader

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Who never cries in vain!—The town- crier, because he always gets a shilling for it. j

Scraps. BY "THE SCRIBE." A "quiot wedding" had been duly solemnised in the area in which the "Leader" circulates. A friend of one iie had undertaken to get a lull report of the happy event for the press. In due time the following note was received from him:—"I failed to get a report, because it is a case of bigamy. The bride's first husband "is still alive." Under the circumstances the secrecy was quite understandable. We live in terrible times. And what we experience now is only the prologue —so the prophets say. Just now we are having wars, rumours of war and earthquakes. Our prophetic friends say these are simply the heralds of that great final calamity, the collapse of cre- ation. Are the end of the war and the end of thp world to be concurrent events? We know not. We had better adopt the motto of a great statesman- I mean Mr Asquith, not Lord Milner. The S. W.D.N. saya:—"The 'Welsh Gurkas,' the name by which the so- called Welsh Bantams' was first called im the 'South Wales Daily News,' is likely to stick." Does this mean that the Bantams are likely to stick—with the knife? < An inquisitive man whose pronunci-- ation has not reached a pronounced stage of perfection wants to know why the Admirality does not publish a com- plete list of casualities on sea?

-L- Cwmdare Notes. BY "RAFFLES." Jack (to his pal, Tom): I kad easugh cigars given me during the Christmas holidays to make a road down to Aber- dare.—Tom: Yes, and that is tfee best thing to do with them. Trade is looking up in Cwmdare A newsboy recently approached a shop- keeper with "Evening Paper, sir." "No." was the answer, "I have no time to read it." A woman recently asked for a pound of Horniman's tea. "Yes," said the shop- keeper, "and the next"? "Oh, nothing else. I'll take the ornaments with me." There's a lot in a name. Now, Brum, pull yourself together, old man. It was such a pity that he feU down on some orange peel. but worse than all he broke his new pipe—hie sweetheart's Christmas box.

Nodion a Newyddion. Fel hyn yr englyna Gwernogle i'r Alltud.- Os estron, nid oes ystryw—yn y gwr, Gawn yn "Alltud" heddyw, Os yw'r gwan heb fan i fyw, Dywedaf—" Fy mrawd ydyw." Tor ei hewyd, ond tlawd druan—ar ffo, Oddiar ifyrdd cyilafan, Yw'r "Alltud," tra'i dud ar dan, Llid (liefiig gwylliaid aflan! I Many happy returns i'r Tarian- ydd o Aberdar. Ddydd Gwener di- weddaf yr oedd efe yn fab pedwar ugain, a'i ferch, Y Darian yn llances ddeulgain oed yr un dydd. Y Celt Llundeinig a sonia am hen ddywediad Cymreig, Drwg ei hun a debyg arall." Onid "a dybia arall" ydyw yn iawn? Yn rhifyn Ionawr o'r "Geninen" ym- dd€Pgys Can y Gwaed gan y Parch. T. E. Nicholas. Y mae ar fesur "Can y Crys gan Tom Hood, ac y mae arliw ysbrydiaeth y gerdd hono arni. un pennill:- Gwaed Gwaed Gwaed Magnel, awyrlong a than; Gwaed! Gwaed! Gwaed! Ac Angeu yn galw ei gan; Gwaed! Gwaed Gwaed Darnau o osgyrn a chnawd; A Mamon a Chrefydd yn moli'r gwr Sy'n gyru y plwm drwy ei frawd.

The "Schoolmaster." Criticises the Aberdare Education Committee. We cull the following from the cur- rent issue of The Schoolmaster" Some of the members of the Aber- dare Education Authority seem to be influenced by conflicting thoughts they seek to arrive at the proper stand- ard of duty which should be observed with respect to teachers who joia the Colours. The example set by the var- ious departments of State in graating their servants who enlist in the Army full salary, less Army pay, does not seem to have much weight in Aberdare. By comparison with the practice fol- lowed by the other twenty-eight Educa- tion Authorities in Wales the teachers of Aberdare must feel very dissatisfied that they should be singled out among all the teachers of Wales for adverse treatment. The modest compensation proposed at the last meeting of the Aberdare Authority was 'that during the absence of teachers or other em- ployees serving during the war the com- mittee will pay a sum equal to half their salary.' The great majority of public authorities pay more than this, nut by a vote of 9 to 6 the Aberdare Authority rejected the proposal. In a time of national crisis such as we are now passing through it is the universal desire that those who consent to place their lives at the service of their country shall suffer no financial loss. Unfortunately, this is not possible in all cases, and schoolmasters are not backward in allowing their sons to S9' where no provision against loss is possi- ble. With the Local Authority no dis- ability exists, and the great majority have risen to the necessity with exem- plary patriotism. The defectiom of Aberdare from the standard of nation- al practice must be ascribed to other causes which may not be difficult to dis- cover. The debate shows that class prejudice and not national well-being is the dominant consideration which weighed in the minds of those who voted against the modest compensation of half salary to all the teachers and em- ployees under the Aberdare Authority who volunteer for service with the Colours."

Mountain Ash Bye-Election. Rev. Geo. Neighbour 508 Mr. Herbert Herbert 463 Majority. 45 Polling took place on Monday ia Darran Las Ward for the election of » member to the Mountain Ash and Dis- trict Urban District Council. The figures above show the result, giving Mr. Neighbour a majority of 45. It will go down to posterity as the quietest election ever fought in Mountain Ash, and although nearly 1,000 voters record- ed their preferences for their respective candidates, it was done with extreme quietness. Mural literature was at a low ebb. Only a few bills of small aite showed that anything was going on at all. The candidates met each other during the election time and on the polling day, and on many occasions, and the friendliest spirit was shown 111 what proved to be a close fight. Each candidate knew the other's worth and strength, and the loser may heartily congratulate himself on having put up such a gallant fight against such a well- known opponent. The Tradesmen's Association have nothing to be ashamed of in this, their first venture.

Propals small Advertisements. Inserted at the following specially low rates One week. 8 wkl. 6 wks. ig. d. s. d. a. d. 18 words 0 6 1 0 1 6 J4 „ 0 9 1 6 2 8 eg „ 1 0 2 0 3 0 40 „ 1 8 2 6 8 9 48 „ 1 6 3 0 4 6 These charges apply only to the follow- ing classes of advertisements:—Apart- ments, Situations (Vacant or Wanted), To Let, Lost or Found, and Miscellaneous Wants. Properties for Sale or Wanted at double above rate. Remittances may be made by Postal Orders or half-penny stamps. If not prepaid extra will be charged. Advertisement and Publishing Offices, Cardiff Street, Aberdare. WANTED. GOOD strong general.—Apply per- v3T sonally, Mrs Williams, Plasdraw, Aberdare. SMART young lady as apprentice.— Prance Williams, Paris House and Bank Buildings. GOOD General Servant. Reference. —Apply, Mrs. C. A. Harries, 13 Cardiff Street, Aberdare. A GOOD respectable girl as general. Age, 17—18.—Apply, 26 'Leader' Office. STRONG General, about 24. Per- sonal application.—Mrs. Lloyd, Grocer, Commercial Street. GOOD General, 19 to 20. No cook- ing.—Mrs. Dando, Duke Street. C100K General, strong, and thor- oughly reliable. Another maid kept.-Apply with references, Mrs. Pearson, Thorneycroft, Merthyr. Respectable clean girl, able to wash and iron. Three in family. Good wages. Good references.—Mrs. Jones, Llanfair, near Station, Hirwain. SHARP Lad to assist in Confection- ery Shop and to make himself useful. Lloyd, Commercial Street, Aberdare. GROCERY.—Wanted as learners to the trade, two smart young ladies, age 16-17. Apply F. Two, "Leader" Office, Mountain Ash. GOOD General Servant.—Apply Mrs Parry, 35 Bronallt Terrace, Aber- cwmboi. Electrical TRADE. vacancy JLJ for Apprentice.—Apply by letter, Electrical, "Leader" Office. HOUSE wanted in Aberdare. 20s. to 24s. monthly. Reward given for key.—Apply, H.3, "Leader" Office. TO LET. BED sitting-room, or comfortable lodgings. Moderate terms. — Apply, Term, "Leader" Offioe. GOOD Motor Garage to let.—Apply, Glancvnon Foundry. COMFORTABLE apartments for 3 C or 4 young men in College Street. Moderate terms.—Apply, Apartments, "Leader" Office. SITTING Room and bedroom to suit one or two gentlemen or married couple with no children. Belmont Ter- race, Aberaman. Bath, h. and c. Apply, C, "Leader" Office. SUITE of Offices. Suitable for Soli- citors, Auctioneers, etc. Cen- trally situated—Market Street-almost adjoining New Police Court. Evory convenience; offices lit by electric light. —Apply, Hughes, Boot Hotel, Aber- dare. Bakehouse, Coachhouse and D Stable in George Street, Aber- aman.—Apply, 212 Cardiff Road. ROOMS as Offices. Suit Solicitor, Insurance Company or Archi- tect, etc.—Apply, 2 Cardiff Street, Aberdare. FOR SALE. 3X H.P. Premier Motor Cycle (1913), 2 with coach-built side-car, new tyres, accessories, etc., splendid condi- tion. Greengrocer's cart. 3 Pedigree Bull Terriers, 2 dogs and 1 bitch, about year old.—Shapland, Fruiterer, Aber- aman. BULL Terrier Dog for Sale. 10s.— Glancynon Foundry. PERAMBULATOR, in good order. —Apply 6 Gadlys Road. A FEW Second-Hand reliable Pianos and Organs. No reasonable offer refused.—Victor Freed, Oxford Street, Mountain Ash. MOTOR HEARSE.—Latest design, low price, easy terms. Also light Glass Hearses and Funeral Cars. Photos free. Write for particulars.— Marstons, 24 Bradford St., Birming- ham. PROPERTIES FOR SALE. ~f"l~ OUSE in Brynheulog Terrace, .jLjL Aberaniiii.-Applv. 420 'Leader' Office. FOR SALE (preferably) or To Let, Florence Villa, Aberdare. Two Reception Rooms, Kitchen, Scullery, Pantries, Four Bedrooms, Box Room, Bathroom and Attic. In excellent con- dition. Part purchase might remain oo mortgage, if desired.—Apply, A. P. Jones, as above. HOUSE in Brook Street, Aberaman. Seven rooms. Rent, 26s. per month. JE150 can remain on mortgage. —Apply, Mr W. T. Howell, Solicitor, Aberaman. FOR Sale, a house, privately, in Gordon Villas, Cwmbach Road. —Apply, D., "Leader" Office. FOR SERVICE. f' PEDIGREE Large Black Boar for service.—James Williams, Tan- yard Place, Aberaman. MISCELLANEOUS. WALLPAPERS from lid. per roil. yy Any quantity, large or small, supplied at Wholesale Prices. Our stock exceeds 250,000 rolls of all classes. Write for patterns stating what class you re- quire.—(Dept. 147) Barnett Wallpaper Co, Ltd., Knott Mill, Manchester. A RTIFICIAL LIMBS A Eyes. Deformity Boots, Flat- Foot Supports, SteelleM Ehillfli *VuesM. etc.: lady attendant; Bolts Belt Corsets, W Elastic Stockings TruMes, ftp. T)pliiv. IfW: WM, ln.1 Kit, 10-8. List (res. Tel. 1282.—Alien | J), 23 Charles Street, Cardiff. V If you are looking for a REALfPIAN0 BARGAIN this week, it will pay you to call at ST PARR'Si Gadlys Piano Stores • Jo A AX\I\ Vl ABERDARE. We have several to offer you-This is one-A GENUINE 32 I GUINEA PIANO by noted London Makers. Real Mahogany case- new design; reinforced iron frame best tape check action double bushed keys; rich mellow tone and responsive touch; 10 years' guarantee almost new and honestly valued at 25 guineas cash. Now reduced to £17 10s. —if this Piano proves unsatisfactory after 12 months' fair trial your money will be refunded in full. You save all agents' and canvassers' commission and expenses when dealing with S. J. PARR. I ABERAMAN POPULAR LECTURES. Take Notice: The above Lectures will in future be held at SARON CHAPEiL. FRIDAY, Jan. 29, Mr. HI LAI RE BELLOC. COURSE OF THE WAR." A few RESERVED SE&.TS in tke Circle unbooked. Also a few other tickets for sale, Comfortable seating accommodation provided for all ticket holders, and the building will be heated. Secure your tickets at once from she S eea. Messrs. W. W. PRICE, 11 Stuart Street, Aberdare, or D. E. DAVIES, 18 Hill Street, Aberaman. No Single Tickets sold until 7.35 p.m. Doors open 7.15 to commence at 7.45 p.m. sharp. 6., «5BS-»» ni|: jk.<* 1 #«•> ft', VkI tl L C C MECCANO Makes iniature ECHANICAL ODELS. No. 0 makes 40 models 3/- No. 1 62 „ 5/- No. 2 83 „ 10/- No. 5 96 „ 15/- M. A. DAVIES, Ironmonger, MOUNTAIN ASH. Mail Orders Post Paid. Thomas Davies 47 KINGCROFT STREET, MOUNTAIN ASH. HOUSE DECORATOR Woods, Marble, dec. correctly Imitated. Colours on Wallwork exeouted ODDaBS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. I PHOTOGRAPHS For pleasing Photograph-i Call at ———— THE VICTORIA STUDIOS, Victoria Square. isr THtt ON LI; IJHr8. Cigarette Photos 1/- per doz. Post Card Photos 2/- per doz Enlargements from 3/6 elloOh Hours of business 9 30 a m. to 9-30 p.m. (Thu sdaya included). Sundays, 3 p.m. to 9 30 p m Wet or dull weather no object. All Work completed on the premises. M. A. WILKIN80N, Proprietor. 1 pon't Fail to Consult. Madame tSHEELAH Expert Palmist and —— Facial Character Reader 7 GLANCYNON TERRACE, i ABERAMAN (Opposite T.V.R. Station). Consultations Daily. Morning, 10 30 till 12.80. Afternoon, 3 till 9 o'clock NOTICE. Madame desmond, the weii- known Swansea Palmist and Clairvoyant, is still carrying on her business at Aberdare, and will until the end of this month. Consultations daily at 6 Pembroke Street. Fee, Is. only. Hours, 11-9. THE URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL OF ABERDARE. THE above Council require the services of a Probationer Nurse at their Isolation Hospital at Trecynon. Candidates must not be under 18 or over 25 years of hge. Salary, P,10 per annum with uniform. The successful candidate will be required to give an undertaking to serve for at least 12 months. Applications must be made on a special form to be obtained at the Public Health Department, 43 High Street, and must be sent in by the 26th inst. I MOUNTAIN ASH URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. Bye-Election, Darranlas Ward. Ladies and Gentlemen,— I beg to thank all the voters and workers who assisted in electing me on Monday last. I hope to be able to render service and prove worthy of your confidence. Yours obediently, G. NEIGHBOUR. 29 Gorsedd Street, Mountain Ash. TO TIMBER MERCHANTS, BUILDERS, AND OTHERS. FOR SALE AS A GOING CONCERN. THE BUSINESS of a TIMBER Merchant, now carried on by Mr. William Hughes (under the style of Hughes and Lilwall) in Cwmbach Road, Aberdare, together with the stock-jin- i trade, book-debts, etc. Owner retiring from business. Full particulars can be seen at the Office of Mr. William Thomas, Solicitor, Aberdare. TRECYNON. BOYS and GIRLS don't forget that a pleasant hour may be spent in the PUBLIC BALL on SATURDAY, JAN 23, at 5 p.m. Mr. E. D. Humphreys, Assistant Master,Higher Standard School will lecture on "TORIES & BOOKS for the YOUNG," with Magic Lantern. Admission. One Penny. "THE OLD FIRM"—Established 1883. CASE BROS.. ARTISTS IN FLOWERS, 33 QUEEN STREET, CARDIFF. Tel., 623. Telegrams, Case Bros., Cardiff Wedding Bouquets and Sprays, Wreaths and Crosses. Expert Designers. OUR SPECIALITY WREATHS, 7/6 and 10/6. Please Send Cash with Order. Ring up 623.

The War* NIGHT AIR RAID. Lives Lost and Property Damaged. Enemy aircraft made a sensational raid on the East Coast late Tuesday night. The towns attacked were: Yarmouth, King's Lynn, Sheringham, Sandringham. As far as can yet be j, ascertained, there have been five deaths as the result of the raid-three at Yar- mouth, a shoemaker named Samuel Smith, a soldier, Private Poulton, and a woman named Miss Martha Taylor, age 72; and two at King's Lynn, Mrs. Gazele, the widow of A soldier recently killed at the front, and a youth named Goafe. Enemy aircraft were sighted at Hun- stanton at 7 p.m., and at Cromer at 7.30. One appeared over Yarmouth at 8.30. Sheringham, about 30 miles dis- tant, was also visited, whilst at King's Lynn, about another 40 miles along the coast towards the Wash, their arrival —notified by the dropping of bombs- was timed at 10.45. The Royal village of Sandringham, six miles north-east of King's Lynn, also received their attention. Their Majes- ties had been staying at Sandringham -Palaoe, but returned to London on Tuesday afternoon. Penywain Man Killed in France. Lance-corporal Thomas Austin, of this village, who was with the South Wales Borderers, and was wounded at Mons, has died at a hospital in France, and was buried in French soil.

-P War Mems from the Mount. From the Far East.—A visit, on 4 days leave, is being paid by Corporal Ernest Cyril Johns, son of Sergt. Major Johns, Mountain Ash Recruiting Office. Corporal Johns has been through the thick of the fighting at Tsing-Tau and was present when the Germans hauled down their flag. 1I has many inter- esting mementoes of the great siege, in- eluding pieces of the enemy's shrapnel a bolt from one of their rifles, and also keepsakes from our Japanese Allies, of whom he speaks in the highest praise. Corpl. Johns is in the 24th S.W. Bor- derers, and after leave expires, will re- turn to "somewhere at the ^ont." Let us hope he makes a double event of it, and help to pull the Berlin flag down Saw the "Good Hope" Burst.-Two interesting communications to his rela- tives have been received from Seaman Alfred Palmer, A.B., H.M.S. Glasgow. In the course of one, Palmer says we are just going to the Falkland Isles to coal, before proceeding round Cape Horn to look for the Germans. There's no doubt about victory this time, but they will take some finding. Our fleet is verv much stronger this time, and you may expect to hear of our revenge 'any day now. I'm so glad they patched us (Glasgow) up, and we are going again with the fleet.-Anothei- letter, dated 3 days later, says, I suppose you know by now that we have met the German fleet again and gained the victory. Our fleet consisted of 7 cruisers, light and heavy armoured. We had finished coaling at the Falkland Islands (Port Stanley), it was about 12 midnight. We rested, and about day-break we had news of the enemy's ships. They were five of them, 2 big armoured cruisers and three smaller ones, and they were making for the islands to blow up the wireless station. They thought they were coming for provisions, etc., and use the place for a coaling base for a few days without the outside world know- ing. Well, when the first ship came in sight. the Canopus,, which was nnchored close in land, fired a few rounds of 12 inch shot over the low hills, but they dropped a little short. The enemy must have been surprised, for they steamed out of range. All our ships then got up steam. The Kent was by this time already out. My ship followed, and being a fast one, proceed- ed for the enemy, who was running away. Then the big ships came out and took our place. You know, of course, from the papers the boats that were sunk. We picked up 14 officers and men from the Leipzic, the ship we engaged. There were about 300 lost on her. Altogether the enemy lost over, 2,000 officers and men. We had one killed and the Kent 5. The Germans are not cowards, they fight to the last. I shall have, some yarns to tell you (his sister) if I get through this. and if I don't, tell your little children that your brother, died fighting for Little Hritain." The latter communication was to his sister, Mrs. Wm. Jones, 29 London Street, whose husband was a rifleman in the Winchesters, and has just been invalided home from the front. He also did duty at Frith Hill guarding German prisoners. Albert and Joe Bethell are cousins of Palmer, and very proud of him, too. He is a fine fellow, 6 ft. high, proportionately built, and weighs 13st. He is a tee- totaller and a non-smoker, and is 22 years of age, having served in the Navy since he was 14. Wounded.—Lieut. Richardson, son- in-law of Ald. Wm. Jones, J.P., Moun- tain Ash, who gained his commission since the commencement of the war, is lying wounded in a French Hospital. Field Ambulance. The following have joined the 2nd Field Ambulance R.A.M.C., and proceeded to Porth- cawl on Tuesday :—Gomer James, son of John James, 9 Xyle Street; Jack Broadbent, son of Mr and Mrs. Robert Broadbent, fruiterer; Robert Richard Hughes, Evan James Harris, 13 Tri- angle; Hugh Jenkins, Edward Mar- shall Smith, son of Elijah Smith, 3 Lyle Street; John Thos. Wills, brother of Mrs. Wills, 10 Phillips Street; Per- cival Duggan Davies, James Davies, 47 Napiers Street; David John Evans, son of Mrs. Evans, 14 Navigation St.; John Charles Jones, son of Wm. Henry Jones, 21 Pryce Street. Recruiting.—Another busy week for the Recruiting Office. Close on 70 have been enlisted since our last issue. Lieut. Hen in* Lewis is leaving the dis- trict and going to Tonypandv. Royal Favourites."—The following have joined the R.F.A. John Addis, 3 Upper Forest Level; Dd. John Jones, brother of Mr Wattie Jones, Cwm- pennar; John Davies, 5 Hillside Cot- tages, Penrhiwceiber; Dd. Richards, son of David Richards, 12 Phillips St.; Louis Marshall, son of Mrs. Marshall, Fish and Chip; Wm. John, 16 Lynd- hurst Street, and John Allen, son of Mrs. Martha Allen, 18 Mary Street, Newtown. Ceiberites.—Wrm. John Davies, 107 Penrhiwoeiber Rd., and Edward George, 60 Woodfield Terrace, have joined the 12th Welsh Regt.

Obituary. MRS. (REV.) J. D. REES, SALEM. Oil Tuesday last the remains of the late Mrs. Elizabeth wife of the Rev. J. D. Rees, pastor of Salem Con- gregational Church, Robertstown, were interred at t he Aberdare Cemetery. The chief mourners were: The husband; Miss Lilian Rees, daughter; Mrs. S. A. Davies, Aber; Mrs. Ruth Thomas, Robertstown; Mrs. Mary Richards, Bridgend, sisters-in-law, and Mr. David Rees, Coity, brother-in-law. The officia- ting ministers were (at the house), Revs. E. Wern Williams, Hirwain; W. S. Davies, Llwydcoed, and H. P. Jen- kins, Aberaman; at the graveside, Revs. J. Sulgwyn Davies, Siloh; J. Grawys Jones, D. Silyn Evans, D. M. Davies, Swansea, and D. Ffrwdwen Lewis, Velin- dre. The following ministers were also present: -Revs. E. J. Gruffydd, T. Eli Evans, James Jones, Elim; T. Emrys James, H A. Davies, T. Thomas, Nodd- fa; R. H. Davies, B.A., Albert Evans, Cwmgwrach; J. Bowen Davies, T. Powell, Gobaith; W. Cynog Williams, R. Williams, Nazareth; D. Bassett, H. T. Stephens, J. Morgan, D. Hopkin, B.A., E. T. Evans, and Miss Rosina Davies, Ferry side. Amongst the general public were: Councillor T. W. Griffiths, Messrs D. Edwards, Cwmdare; Benjam- in James, Bell Streeft; J. Griffiths, Brynhyfryd; Councillor Ogwen Wil- liams, Mr. T. D. Williams, and Mrs. and Miss Rhagfyr Jones. Treorchy. Wreaths were sent by: (1) The family; (2) Salem Church; (3) Salem Sunday School; (4) indoor staff of the Aberdare Post Office; (5) Misses E. and W. Morris, Carnarvon; (6) Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Richards and family, Broniestyn Terrace, and (7) Mr. E. Thomas, Gadlys. Hymns were sung en route by the Salem Choir, led by Mr. W. T. Williams. Votes of condolence were sent by the North Glamorgan Congregational Union, Siloh Congregational Church, and B.W.T.A (Aberdare branch). The de- ceased, who had reached the age of 63 years, leaves a sorrowing husband and daughter. The Rev. J. Sulgwvn Davies, Siloh, had the conduct of the" funeral.

Letters to the Editor. GRIEVANCE OF SOLDIERS' WIVES. Sir,I am sending in this letter on behalf of myself and other soldiers' wives who live in Cwmaman. Some of, the tradespeople have been for some time contributing towards what is called the Auxiliary Fund, and the proceeds of the Cwmaman Workmen's Picture Palace have been used for the same purpose; also various concerts held at the Cwmaman Public Hall were supposed to be for the same object. The public think they are helping the soldiers' wives by going to these places, whereas not a penny has been paid out to anyone these four weeks. Now, Cwmaman people, what do you think of this? Is it fair for us, as everyone thinks we are getting the money every week.—Yours, etc., A SOLDIHR'S WIFE.

ABERCYNON. R.A.M.C. Mr. ArCnur Blomley. belong-ing to the R.A.M.C., and now stationed at Aberystwyth, was at Aber- cynon on furlough for the week-end. BILLIARD MATCH. — On Wednes- day evening a billiard match was played at Ynysybwl in connection with the Y.M.C.A. League between Aber- cynon and Ynysybwl. The Abercynon. ites won by 144 points. Scores: Aber- cynon: W. Rockey, 200; William Gar- bett, 170; Jim Williams, 200; Thomas Harrison, 200; Richard Moses, 200, and Aubrey Edwards, 134; total, 1,104 Yn- ysybwl: R. A. Thomas, 140; A. W. Smith, 200; Edgar Jones. 113; Brinley Lewis, 185; David Jonee, 122, and Percy Stonelake, 200; total, 960. FORWARD MOVEMENT. On Thursday last Forward Movement Pres- bytery meetings were held at Aber- cynon. Delegates from various centres assembled at a conference at the For- ward Movement Hall in the afternoon. They were entertained to tea at the Tabernacle Vestry, the tables being pre- sided over by: Mrs. James, Mrs. Price, Mrs. Peters, Miss Re«s, Miss Beaton, and Mrs. M. Davies, assisted by Misses A. Price, Gertie Price, Llewela James, G. Rees, Hettie James, E. Rees, and E. Stone. The cutters-up were: Mrs. J. Davies, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Parrish, and Messrs. Jones and Martin. Assis- tance was given by Messrs. John P. Davies and Willie J. Price. In the night a public meeting was held at the Hall. The Rev. J. T. Williams, pastor, conducted the meetings, and addresses were delivered by the Rev. John Mor- gan Jones. Cardiff, superintendent, of the Forward Movement; Rev. John Thomas, general secretary, and Mrs. Lindley, matron of the Treborth Homes, Cardiff. The Rev. J Morgan Jones out- lined the aims and reviewed the work of the Forward Movement. It had es- tablished about 60 churches and 50 halls, and had 10,000 Sunday School scholars. The cost per year to keep the movement going was < £ 15,500, to which its members contributed Xll,500, and the Connexion £ 4,000.—Mrs. Lindley then spoke on the work done at the Treborth Home6, Car- diff. There was accommodation for 24 girls there, and when one girl left another would be ready to take her place, which was ample proof that the homes were greatly appreciated.—The Rev. John Thomas stated that the Welsh name for their movement was Y Svmudiad Ymosodol" (the Attacking Movement). In the early days. of the movement its founders had had to attack bravely and severely, but by now it was not only an attacking movement, but also a forward movement.—The Rev. J. T. Williams said that ten years ago' the number of children who attend- ed the local hall was less than 20, but at present they had over 100 children under 15. He hoped that they would go on increasing.—A collection was made in aid of the Treborth Homes and Church funds.

Windber Collier Killed- Inquest. On Wednesday morning at the Colliers* Arms, Cwmdare, an inquest was held before Mr. R. J. Rhys, coroner, touching the death of Richard Watkin Jones, collier, 13 Queen Street, Cwm- dare, who was killed while following his employment at the Windber Colliery on Monday morning. Elizabeth Mary Jones, widow, stated that her husband was 28 years of age. They had two children. F. Evans, cutterman, said he was working by the side of deceased. Wit_ ness worked -nights, and the accident happened about six in the morning. The deceased was holing the seam at the time of the accident, and was lying down. Witness was not working his machine. The seam is about 20in. thick. The stone which fell was about a yard long, one foot wide, and about one foot six in. thick. There were four posts adjacent, but none fell out. De- ceased tested the stone in the presence of witness, and it sounded good. He assisted in extricating deceased. David Edwards, a neighbouring collier, said that deceased had sounded the top 15 minutes before the accident happened. There was a good sound and it seemed strong. It fell like a brick out of an arch, "crop" with the coal. It was a clean break and could not be seen previously. There was moisture in the roof. Richard Buxton, agent, who was on the spot soon after the accident happened. said he tumbled the stone from off de- ceased. He was quite dead when extri- cated. The fall was a clean break from outside and a squeeze break from the face. He had not seen the place that morning. Deceased was a good collier, and had worked about 18 months at that colliery. Morgan Miles, night fireman, said he had passed deceased's working-place a few minutes before the accident. It appeared to be good. He sounded the not on the top of the road. Deceased was a careful collier. He was holing the seam when witness passed. D. R. Llewelyn. owner, produced the plans of the workings. He said it was customary for the line of posts to be three feet from face of coal, so as to make place for the engine, but at the place of the accident the distance was narrow, being two feet three inches. The jury returned a vesdiet of "Acci- dental death."

Early History of Earth and Man. The members of the Gadlys Mutual Improvement Society on Thursday l&st listened to an interesting and inatrac- tive lecture given bv Mr. John Daviesr attendance orficer, Trecynon, on Th« Early History of Earth and Man." picturesque description was given of the earth in its molten condition, gradually cooling and hardened crust? the action of the various agencies, ran,. wind, frost, ice, rivers and sea, disln tegrating the rooks, and the lakes and seas, acting as great receptacles In which the strata were reconstructed anli remoulded into newer formations. ^rams were given on the blackboard illustrating the various sedimentary formations, and sketches showing development of life in fossil form, frolo the lowest animal to the highest roan. The history of man as a social being WAS also traced by means of the implements he used in his struggle for life and sub sistence The periods of his develop" ment were three-fold—Savagery, Bar- barism and Civilization. Each of th.esÐ were marked by distinct characteristics? clearly proving the gradual development of man from a very rude beginning his present majestic position as lord ol creation. The tollowing persons took part in discussion: Messrs F. R. Evans, Edwards, Morgan Richards, Davies, E. T. Edwards, and Bassett, A. Evans, E. Davies, M. Eva and E. Morris. The Rev. D. Bassett made a few P^T' tinent remarks, and genially preside*