The Aberdare Leader

Aberdare Appointment Deferred. The Aberdare Education Committee Otft on Wednesday evening to consider aPplications for the post of assistant school medical officer, in the place of Dr. J- Powell (resigned). There were five ^ames on the list, viz. —Mies Agnes Bernfield, Bolton; A. E. Burroughs, Bryneiencyn, Anglesey; Aubrey H. navies, late of Canada; Herbert M. Uay, London, and Hariharnath Hukku, Dublin. The committee had previously < fSelected two (including the lady) to appear before the members. The lady 11-ired yesterday that she could not attend that day, and the apporntment. deferred till Tuesday next. I

LLWYDCOED. MOIZ.IAH.-I,ast Thursday evening, l^th inst., a lecture was given at Moriah by Mr David John Edwards, «ryn Gelly, on /'The Past History or '-Jwydeoed. Mr Daniel Davies, Mer-, thyr Road, was the chairman. Alessrs •John Williams, Bryn Emlyn and John .Iones, Shop Houses, spoke. A most Enjoyable evening was brought to a elose by singing Marchog lesu yn IJwyddianuB," etc.

CAOLYS. ACCIDENT. Elwyn Williame, Gad- IYB Street, sustained a fractured leg at Swllfa No. 2 pit on Friday morning last. Elwyn, who is 15 years of age, is Progressing favourably.

ABEHOARb. ICR. ROGER PRICE, Rhyl, thanks the inhabitants of Aberdare for the kind interest shown by them in the Swift "acpum Washer, the invaluable labour- aaving invention. Mr. Price wishes it to be made known that he opened an °&oe at 18 Market Square, Pontypridd, Monday, January 18th. In order not *° disappoint any intending purchaser, letters addressed either to Pontypridd "r care of Miss Evans, 32 Stuart Street, Aberdare, will have immediate atten- tion.

CWMBACH. AT EBENEZER C.M. Chapel on Wed- ^e*sday Mr. David Walters read a very interesting paper on "Character." The Allowing took part in the discussion: ^rMee^rs. T J. Davies, Willie James, ^ftvid Edwards, F. Davies, Daniel |>wen, and Rev. J. Myddfai Jones. Mr. Thomas was the organist. Mr. tflomas John Davies presided.

ABERCWMBOl. fc.OUR SOLDIERS. — Mr. and Mi*. Richards, 8-1- John Street, have just re- £ the news that Private William *forton, South Wales Borderers. No. ^75, B. Company, and brother to Mrs. fjichards, has been shot in his side at jhe battle of La Baasee on New Year ■jray- i« now lying at a Leicester hospital. We wiBh him a speedy re- c°Very. CYMANFA GANU REHEARSAL. — .-hi Monday at Bethlehem Chapel a re- *Jearsal in connection with the Congre- gational Churches of Cwmaman, Godre- 4tuaii Aberaman, Cwmbach, and Aber- ^"Uiboi was held. The conductor waa pr- Philip llees, -i-.C., while Mr. °nah Rees, A.R.C.O., presided at the Iigan. The chairman was the Rev. J. {;• Davies. An address was given by the T. Anthony. J ANNUAL MEETING. — At the new r^sser Hall on Monday last the annual feting of the Abercwmboi Hall and j-'brary was held. Mr. Richard Wil- lttnis, committee chairman, presided, ported by Messrs. T. Charles Morris, ^hilip Rees, and D. J. Evans, vice- .Airman, secretary, and treasurer re- spectively. The auditors, Messrs. Sam- tel Davies and J. H. Davies, gave their t ort; both complimented the secre- t I I IU'J' and treasurer on the splendid a.nner they kept the books. The secre- in giving the committee's report, that the committee and the inhabi. ^^ts could congratulate themselves on dream having become a reality, hall was almost oompleted. Mr. T. Thomas, John Street, wag unanimous- elected auditor. The opening oere- 0liy will take place on St. David's Day.

MOUNTAIN ASH. DEMONSTRATIONS twice daily of famous Swift Vacuum Clothes Rasher, 3 and 6.30. Tub of Clothes .j^hed in four minutes. At the ^jhce of Mr. Roger Price (of Rhyl), 18 arket Square, Pontypridd, commencing *?Uary 18th. LETTING IT RIP—well call at Mac's T^d order a new suit. Latest styles patterns. BRYN SEION —Mr T. 8. Jones road ftt PaPer on "Rhys Lewis" Kfw weekly meeting of the Literary jjJ^ty. Mr Idris Will iams was on the x»°gramme to read a paper on "Sir T. ■?.archant Williams," but Idris has 'd tiie colours. GOOD TEMPLARY. — At Bryn ill I.O.G.T., at Lane's Dm- r. & Rooms on Tuesday night, Bro. Len D.C.T., Gr. Chap., presided, k the initiation of Mr Pugh, the to sband of Sister Pugh, the Rev. E. was introduced by the chair- Mr. Burges gave an invigorating lftn- ch upon "Temperfite and Drink- Habits," which was well received. ) PARISH CHURCH.—Holy Commun- fi? was celebrated in St. Margaret's Sunday morning at eight ^t i Morning prayer was intoned Jo *1 o'clock by the Vicar. Smart in (ob orning service was sung by the b lr- Evensong was conducted by the t;L v- Aeron Davies. The preacher in °ioraing was the Her. I. Westh^ad, the evening the Rev. T. J. Organ. 1a. CONCERT was held at the Moun- AA OnstitatiMul Chb oo lion* IoàL day evening, Jan. 14. The accompan- ist was Mr Geo. Asplin. Secretary, Mr T. Howells. Chairman, Mr 11. Stone, supported by Mr Davies and Mr Collins, committee-men. Programme: Pianoforte selection, Mr. Geo. Asplin; songs, Mr Moses Jenkins; oomic songs, Mr D. J. Rees, Porth; duets, Messrs M. Edwards and Jenkins; comic song, Mr W. Parker; songs, Mr David Jones; song, Mr W. Parker; song, Mr. Fisher; song Mr Henry Martin. "God S&ve the King" closed the meeting. HONOUR FOR MOUNT MUSICIAN. —It is gratifying to note the success of a Mountain Ash musician in the States. Prof. E. D. Lloyd has been appointed one of the adjudicators of music at the lnterna.tional Exposition Eisteddfod to be held in San Francisco at the end of July this year. Readers may grasp the importance of the appointment when it I is understood that £2)000 is the first prize for the Male Voice Choir. Mr. Lloyd is a medallist of the London R.A.M., and prior to moving to the States was organist of Charing Cross Rojul Presbyterian Church. He is brother to Mr R. J. Lloyd, Preswylfa, Fox Street, Mountain Ash. __y A NEW CITIZEN. A new citizen has come amongst us in the person of Mr J. Reynolds, chemist. As showing m the esteem in which he was held in his old district, he was honoured last week at the Barry Dock Hotel, Barry Dock. The assembly was most representative of the District Council and the trades- men of the town, and the members of the May Day Show Committee. On behalf of the latter he was preanted with an illuminated address by Coun- cillor J. Marshall. On behalf of the residents of the town Mr Rees Jones handed to Mr Reynolds a beautiful 18ct gold English lever watch. The outer case was choicely chased with his mono- gram and the inner dome with an In- scription oommemorative of the occa- sion. DEATH OF AN OLD RESIDENT.— On Saturday last one of the most not- able citizens of Mountain Ash, Mr. John Callaway, passed quietly away. Deceased was 7;) years of age, and for m&ny years carried on the business of a tailor at the corner of the Mount Bridge and Oxford Street-o well known that, although the shop has seen many changes, it is to this day (jailed Callaway's Corner. The venerable gen- tleman, whose silvered head was so well known, retired from business some 6 or 7 years ago, and went to Jive in Austin Street. He then moved to Hengoed a little later, where he died. Mr Callaway leave a sorrowing widow and four children. The eldest daugh- ter married Mr William Morgan, M.E., for some time manager for Alessrs' i\ixon's Mountain Ash Pits. The second daughter married Mr Ben Lourie, who for some time held an im- portant position under the Powell Duffryn Colliery Co. Mr Jtick Callaway left for Bargoed some years ago, where he managed Major Gwilym A. Evans' branch office. Jack was a chorister in St. Margaret's choir and joined the Territorials. The youngest daughter, Miss Bessie, still resides at home. Tee funeral took place at Ystrad Mynach Church on Wednesday afternoon. JUST THAT FINISHING TOUCH is what you require. Advice free at Mac's. The latest tie or cap. A CHORISTER. SOLDIER. — The boy-choristers of St. Margaret's Church received fwm Pte. R. Davies, R.W.F., a letter acknowledging a gift of fags and tobacco sent to the R. W .F. LICENCE TRANSFER.—Mr Her- bert George applied at Abercynon Police Court last Thursday for the transfer of the licence of the Miskin Inn from Mr J. I^egg to Mr John J. Davies. Grant- ed. OBITUARY.—Mrs. Rosser, 55 Philip Street, wife of Mr Tom Rosser, for many years checkweigher at the Deep Duffryn Colliery, passed away on Mon- day evening. The deceased was 45 years of age. and leaves a sorrowing husband and nine children. It is re- grettable to state that Mr Rosser is also seriously ill- NEW THEATRE.—An excellent all- round show is to be seen at the Work- men's Theatre this week. Mr Curnow has a fine list of "turns," and tiie pic- tures are tip-top star iiluis. Evelyn and Chip make an excellent dancing turn, the little masher being a regular smasher. Jimmy Walsh gets a good reception with his comicalities. Jaegar and Yost do a pot-pourri act, and some clever tricks on the tight wire. Derry and Sloan give an excellent show with their vocal and dancing act. Next week a change oi programme (see advertise- ment). Two dramas, "The Rosary" and "Tho Midnight Wedding." INTERMENT. The funeral of 1 Mrs. Mary Lewis, 61a, Commercial j Strwt, took place in Caogarw Ceme- W>- on Wednesday afternoon. The de- ceased lady was 63 years of age, and was greatly respected, having lived here nearly all her life. Her first hus- band was Mr. Enoch Morgan. Tho j officiating minister at the funeral was the Rev. LI. Morgan, Bryn Seion. The chief mourners were: Mr and Mrs. >las Morgan, son (a soldier on spec- ial leave from Ireland) Mr. and Mrs. Margaret Davies, daughter, Abercynon; Mr*. Joseph Williams, daughter; Enoch Morgan Williams, grandson; Mr and Mr*. Leonard Curtis, Miskin, (laughter; Mr and Mrs Wm. Curtis, daughter; Mr iind Mrs John Ingram, sister; Mr and Mrs Samuel Jones, sis- ter-in-law; Mr and Mrs. Hees Jones, Porth, brother; Mrs. Margaret Mor- gan, daughter-in law; Mr Edward Evans, brother-in-law; grand-children- John Morgan, Leonard. William, Vio let and Iris Curtis, Tom, Jack and Katie Wilhams, Enoch Morgan, Evan John, Polly, Annie Elizabeth and loni Dnvies and Maggie Morgan. Cousins, Mr and Mrs Albert Jones, Mrs Evan Jones, Mr and Mrs Rees Evans, Mr and Mrs John Evans, Troedvrhiw; Mrs. Margaret Garrett, Miss Annie Jones, MrsxKate Jones, Mr .nd Mrs Arthur Bakea, Mr and Mrs. Edward Jones, Messn. Isaac and John Morgan, Mr and Mrs. Wm. Morgan, Tylorstown; Mr and Mrs James Ingram, Mr Rees In- gram, John and Eva Ingram, Mr and Mrs. James Waterman, Aberaman; Mr and Mrs. Harry Bishop, and Airs. Ann Lloyd, Abertridvvr. Beautiful flowers were received from Mr James Ingram, Mr and Mrs John Ingram, Mr Rees In- gram and the children. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. I Frank Mills and Mr David Evans.

PENRHIWCEJBEH. j DEMONSTRATIONS twice daily of I the famous Swift Vacuum Clothee Washer, 3 and 6.30. Tub of Clothes washed in four minutes. At the office of Mr. Roger Price (of Rhyl), 18 Market Square, Pontypridd, commencing January 18th. THE GRAMOPHONE SHOP, 15 Ox- ford Street, Mountain Ash. The largest stock of Gramophones and Records in the Valley. Sole agent for "Hia Master's Voice" and Pathe Records. BACHELORS' TEA. A very suc- otssful tea was held in connection with Carmel Y.P.S. on Thursday last. Tray- holders: Messrs. J. Peregrine, W. J. Hopkins, D. T. Davies, Tom Douglas, W. J. Isaac, and T. J. Lewis. Atter- wards a concert was held under the presidency of the Rev. D. Davies. ACCIDENT. Mr. Richard Row- lands, a workman employed at the Penrikyber Colliery was badly in- jured whilst following his. employment on Tuesday last. He sustained a broken thigh and was severely bruised. He was conveyed to the Mountain Ash Cottage Hospital by the ambulance. MOUNT PISGAH. Special evan- gelical services were held at the above church during the past week. They were conducted on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings by the Rev. D. Griffiths Miller, Abercynon; on Thursday and Friday by the Rev. J. Lloyd Williams, Park, Merthyr, and on Saturday evening by the ltev. D. Howells. SPOUT. The Lucania Billiard Team, Miskin, continue their trium- phant march through their league fix- tures, accounting for Porth on Thurs- day last and for Troedyrhiw on Tue&- day last, both to take points ahead, amounting to 1,032. The officials are: Tom Harris (captain), A. W. Lawrence (secretary), and Fred Hollvman (chair- man). DEATH.—Mount Pisgab. Church has sustained a severe blow through the death of one of its most faithful work- ers, Mr Wm. Leigh. Mr Leigh, who was an employee of the Mountain Ash Urban District Council, was one of the founders of the English Baptist Church at Miskin. There was a large gather- ing of church members, Council em- ployees, and friends at the funeral on Monday last. A wreath was sent by the church members. Rey. D. Howells officiated. JERUSALEM. A competitive meeting was held at the above vestry on Monday evening, Mr. D. T. Davies in the chair. Adjudicators: Music, Mr. J. Sallis; literary, Mr. James Davies. Awards: Recitation for chil- dren, under 10, Sally Evans. Recita- tion, under 14, Ceinwen Hughes. Open recitation, Mr. Dan Davies. Solo for children, under 14, Brinley Edwards. Solo for children, under 16, Phoebe Davies. Open solo, divided between Miss M. Hughes and D. W. Davies. Duett, Miss M. Hughes and friend. Quartette, Mr. John Edwards and party. Impromptu reading, Taliesin Richards. Translation, John Evans. A vote of thanks to all who took part was carried on the motion of Guardian D. T. Davies, seconded by Mr. Taliesin Richards. Mr. John Edwards presided at the organ. The secretary was Mr. Jack Bowen.

ABERCYNON. THE GRAMOPHONE SHOP. 15 Ox- ford Street, Mouutain Ash. The large-st stock of Gramophones and Records in the Valley. Sole agent for "His Master's Voice" and Pathe Records. MR. H. O. ANTHONY, Chemist, Aber- cynon, strongly recommends all sufferers from Cold in the Head, Nasal Catarrh and Influenza-, and also those who work in irritating dust and fumes to use NOSTROLINE. Smear it in your nos- trils and sniff it up. It goes straight to the spot where the trouble is and clears your head instantly. It kills the germs in nose and throat and quickly soothes and heals. Try Nostroline and tell your friends about it. Tubes, Is. 1M-. of Mr. H. O. Anthony, Chemist, Abercynon. DEMONSTRATIONS twice daily of the famous Swift Vacuum Clothes Washer, 3 and 4 6.30. Tub of Clothes washed in four minutes. At the office of Mr. Roger Price (of Rhyl), 18 Market Square, Pontypridd, commencing January 18th. SUCCESS. Miss Gwen Yorath, Mountain Ash Road, has successfully passed the Oxford Local Examination for the senior certificate. BANTAMS LIEUTENANT. In- spector Angus, late of Abercynon, has been appointed Second-lieutenant of the Bantams Battalion at Cardiff. POLICE INSPECTION. On Tues- day the local Constabulary were in- spected by Captain Lindsey, M.V.O., Supt. Rees, and Sergeant Jones, at Mountain Ash. OBITUARY. On Saturday after- noon the remains of the late Mrs. J. E. Jones, 2 West Street, were interred at the local cemetery. Deceased waa 28 yeara of age. The chief mourners were: Mi's. Ilees, mother; Mr. J. E. Jones, husband; Mr. and Mrs. Hill, Tylorstown, brother and sister-in-law; Mr. and Mrs. D. Currie, Abercynon, sister. The officiating ministers were the Revs. Henry Jeffreys and R. S. Thomas. BANKRUPTCY. At the Ponty- pridd Bankruptcy Court on Tuesday William Ashton, Abercynon .Road, for- nit-riy of Llanidloes, whose deficiency amounted to ,£161 18s. 6d, was examined before Mr. J. Spickett, registrar. Debtor said he commenced in June, 1911, as a hauling contractor, and purchased a traction engine on the hire system for J6600. In January, 1913, when the bat ance owing amounted to .£200, the hirers seised the enipae under their agree., ment, and debtor had to five up busi- ness. He had lost J300. The examination was closed. INTERMENT. On Thursday after- noon the remains of the late Mr. Davev Thomas, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas, Ivy House, were in- terred at the Pant Cemetery, Dowlais. After a short service at the house con- ducted by the Rev. Henry Jeffreys, Bethania (Cong.), the cortege proceeded to the station. At Dowlais the cortege was met by several friends. The chief mourners were: Father and mother; Mr. Thomas Thomas, brother; Mr. Wil- liam Thomas, nephew; Mr. and Mrs Arthur Price, Ivy House, sister; Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomas, Greenfield Street; Mr. and Mrs. Jones. Castella, Llan'tris- ant: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Amman- ford; Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Aberdare, uncles and aunts; Mr. and Mrs. Hum- phreys, Aberfan; Mr. and Mrs; Thomas Lougher, Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Merthyr Vale; Mrs. Jones, Caerleon; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Abergwynfi; Mr. and Mrs Herbert Davies, Aljercynon; Mr. and Mrs. George Thomas, Abercynon; Mrs. Kinsey, Treherbert, aunt; Miss Jones, Tonypandy, cousin; Mrs. Coll- ings and Mrs. Davies, Treherbert, aunts; Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Crumlin; Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Mr. Thomas Thomas, Miss Katie Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds and Mrs. True, Aber- cynon, cousins; Mr. John Thomas, Iw House, uncle. The Rev. H. Jeffreys con- ducted the service af the grave. Floral tributes had been sent by: (1) Air. Bruce Jones, M.E., and Mr. W. Pugh, M.E.; (2) firemen of 'the colliery; (3) surface officials and workmen; (4)* Miss Davies, Railway Inn, Nelson; (5) father, mother and family; (6) Mr. Tudor Davies, M.E.; (7) Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Traveller's Rest; (8) Inspector Davies, Tonypandy, and (9) friends. Much sym- pathy is felt towards Mr. and Mrs. Thomas.

YNYSYBWL. DEMONSTRATIONS twice daily of the famous Swift Vacuum Clothes iVasher, 3 and 6.30. Tub of Clothes washed in four minutes. At the office of Mr. Roger Price (of Rhyl), 18 Market Square, Pontypridd, commencing January 18th. CRICKET. The Trerobart Boys' Cricket Team received last week the shield which they won in the Mountain Ash District Scmools Cricket League. TABERNACLE. On Sunday last I 20 young persons were admitted into membership at Tabernacle Welsh Cong. Church. The sermon on membership was preached by tae pastor, the Rev. Arthur Jones, B.A. I GLYN STREET (C.M.).-The pulpit of this church was occupied on Sunday evening last by Mr Tom Jones, son of Mr John Jones, tailor, Robert Street. Mr Jones is a young and promising student. CINEMA CONCERT.—On Thursday last, the 14th instant, a Cinema Con- cert was given at the Workmen's Hall in aid of the fund for obtaining mater- ial for the local branch of the Queen Mary's Sewing Guild. There was a good number present, and as all who assisted gave their senices free it is expected that a substantial sum will be handed over to the fund. FUNERAL.—On Friday, 15th inst., the interment took place at the Ynvs- ybwl Cemetery of Mr William Jones, Augustus Street, whose death was re- ported in our last issue. The Rev. Huw Roberts, B.A., Noddfa Baptist Church, of which deceased was a mem- ber, oiliclx-L-ed.-Also the interment I took place on Saturday last of the late Mr D. Wilson, of Augustus Street. CYMDE1THAS GYMRAEG a ODD- FA .—On Tuesday, 19th inst., a debate I took place on the subject, Should the church support the present war?" Mr \V. R. John took the positive view, and Mr D. T. Roberts opposed him. Both gentlemen gave very able addresses. Miss E. Roberts, B.A., Messrs. David James, Edgar B. Thomas, and the Rev. Huw Roberts, B.A., who presided, also spoke. ON FURLOUGH.—A large number of the Ynysybwl members of the oth Battalion, Welsh Regiment, were at home during the week-end. Amongst them were Sergeant Heary Ashfield, from the Reserve Battalion at Haver- fordwest, and his sons. Private Arthur Ashfield and Private Ralph Ashfield. Arthur has been with the Imperial Ser- vice Battalion at Tunbridge Wells, but he had to return home for a rest owing to an injury to his foot. COMMISSIONS. We songrattilate Mr David Oli ver Jones, Tviivwei-n, son of Mr Edward Jones, J.P., M.E., agent for the Ocean Collieries, on being given a Commission in the Army. During the last three months Mr Jones had been in training with the Public Schools Battalion at Ashtead. Previous to joining the Army lie had been a min- ing student. Mr Willie Thomas. nephew of Dr. W. Washington David, The Glog, has also been given a com- mission in the Welsh Horse. Mr. Thomas has been with the Welsh Horse since the outbreak of the war, holding the rank of Sergeant. OBITUARY.—On Thursday, the 14th instant, the death occurred after a brief illness of May Thomas, daughter of Mr and Mrs. D. J. Thomas, Thompson Villas. The interment took place at the Ynysybwl Cemetery on Monday last, when the Rev. J'. Elias, A.T.S., Zion (B.) Church, officiated. The mem- bers of the Band of Hope of Zion Church, of which the deceased had been a member, attended in large numbers. -On Sunday last the death took place, somewhat suddenly, of Mrs. J. Jones, Heolyplwyf. The deceased was the wife of Mr James Jones, fireman at the Lady Windsor Colliery, and daughter of Mr Joseph Lewis, overman. ZION Y.P.U.—On Friday last a mis- cellaneous meeting was held. Mr Wm. Woosnam presided. Readings were given by Miss Mabel Jordan and Master D. J. Morris; a recitation by Miss L. Hearse; solos by Mrs. Jordan, Mrs. W. Woosnam, the Misses Doris Price, Irene Campadonic, A. Woosnam, E. Hum- phreys, and Mr Luther Price. Duets by Misses Elsie Williams and Maggie Newell, and by Annie Watkins and Olive Griffiths. A selection was also given by the following: Mrs. W. Woos- nam, the Misses M, Griffiths, Sarah Woosnam, M. Newell, and Messrs. W. G. Price, C. Fear, Steele, IN-. F. Jordan, T. atkins and J. Wright. The accompanist was Miss Maggie Woos- nam. QFEEN MARY'S GUILD.—The fol- lowing is the financial statement of tho Guild up to the end of last vear:—In- come: Balance in hand, £ 2 12s. 10d. District Collections: Mrs. T. Evans and Mrs. G. lose £ 1 Is. Mrs. J. Davies and Mrs. W. Davies, £1 17s. 9d.; Miss Jones and Miss Meredith, £1 9s. 2d. Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Hughes, 14s 9d Miss Morgan, £ 8 lis.; Miss J. Ed- wards, £ 2; Miss G. Lem-is and Miss M. Morgan, tj lis. 8d. Subscriptions: Mrs. Dr. David, C3; Mrs. Griffiths, Brynffrwd, 2s.; Mrs. W. Rees, 2s.; proceeds of tea, 1:6 Os 3d.; sale of pro- visions, 8s.; found in hall, 3d.; total, £ 21 10s. 9(1.—Expenditure Material, £ 21 Os. f)d.; postage and carriage, lis. 4d.; cash in hand, tl 13s. 7id. total, £ 24 10s. 9d.

PRINCE OF WALES FUND. The Chairman of the Mountain Ash Urban District Council (Mr. Griffith Evans, J.P.), gratefully acknowledges the receipt of the following subscrip- tions for the Prince of Wales' Nation- al Fund Total already acknow- ledged, £3,140 8s. lid.; T.V.R. Staff, Mountain Ash Station, tl; Ynvsvbwi Ward, Collections, £29 15s. 6d.; Rev. George Neighbour, 5s.; Staff, Darran- las Schools, £ 2 3s.; Mountain Ash and District Teachers, E2 10s. 3d.; Council Workmen: 16th instalment, £ 2 13s.; 17th instalment, t2 14s. j 18th instal- ment, C2 14s.; 19th instalment, £2: 13s. 6d.; Mountain Ash County School Staff, £6 7s. 10d. j Abercynon Ward Collection, £ 40; G.W.R. Staff (Mountain Ash Station), 12s. 4d.; Cwmbach Co-operative Assistants, Mountain Ash and Miskin Branches (17th instalment), 16s. 9d.; Nixon's Officials (foui* weeks), 943 15s. 6d. Miss M. B. Protheroe (5th instal- ment), 2s. 6d.; Ynysybwl Ward Collec- tions,£4 6s. 6d.; Penrhiwceiber Ward Collections, £ 25; Ynysybwl Ward Collections, £ 7 19s. 9d. j Mountain Ash and Miskin Branches, Cwmbach Co-operative Society Assistants (18th instalment), £ 1 5s. 8d.; Mountain Ash and District Teachers, t20 11s. 6d.; total, P,3,337 16s. Note.—The following are detailed particulars of the Penrhiwceiber Ward Collections already acknowledged in bulk :—Penrhiwceiber Chamber of Trade (6th instalment), t.3 Os. 10d.; Sheep Dog Trials, per Mr. T. J. Bryer, L-1 Is.; Penrhiwceiber Chamber of Trade: 7th instalment, t2 4s. 9d.; 8th instalment, C2 Is. 9d.; 9th instalment, £ 2 4s. 9d.; 10th instalment, £ 2 5s. 9d.; llth instalment, £ 2 Is. 6d.; 12th instalment, £ 2 7s.; 13th instal- ment, C2 Os. 6d.; 14th instalment, C2 4s. 6d. 15th instalment, £ 1 6s. 16to instalment, lis. 6d. 17th instalment, £3 os. 6d.; Penrhiwceiber Check- weighers, per Mr. Daniels, 14s.; Pen- rhiwceiber Checkweighers, per Mr. Daniels, 10s.; Penrhiwceiber Check- weighers, per Mr. Daniels, 10s.; Work- men. Pentwvn Level, per Mr. D. H. Jones, CS 168,; T. V.R. Staff, Pen- rhiwceiber Station. 14s. Id.

WAP, ALLOWANCES. Mountain Ash Up in Arms. The administrators of the Prince of Wales Fund in London have issued a new scale of allowances to local com- mittees, and the Mountain Ash Com- mittee are far from satisfied with the instructions, and the soldiers' and sail- ors' wives are disgusted with them. A public meeting has been convened for tins (Thursday) evening at the Public Institute to discuss the question. The lady members of the local com- mittee are particularly opposed to the new scale, because it allows of no elas- ticity whatever in the distribution of the money. In cases 01 illness no extra can be paid to a woman for assistance in looking after tho house. Besides, the new scale debars nearly the whole of the local cases if the women are in receipt of moneys from the owners of collieries where the husband were pre- viously employed. For example, a wo- man with four children will not be paid more than 22s. a wtjek unless she lives in a house where the rent is more than 4s. a week. If the rent is 5s. a week she will be allowed an extra Is. per week; if 6s. an extra 2s. The miners are in a rebellious spirit, and consider it scan- dalous that they should collect moneys and send them to London to alleviate distress in other districts, when they cannot get anything hardly returned to alleviate local distress. It is be- lieved that an Auxiliary Fund will be formed similar to that in existence at Aberdare, and that a portion of the money now sent to the Prince of Wales' Fund will be diverted to the new local fund.

Letters to the Editor. I INSANITARY CONDITION OF I CARNETOWN AND ITS SOLUTION. Sir,—Allow me through the medium of your valuable paper to draw the atten- tion of the authorities responsible for the health of the community in our district and county to the deplorable and insanitary state of affairs which prevail in Carnetown, Abercynon. According to the report of the Moun- tain Ash Urban District Council held recently, which appeared in the local press, a letter v-as read from one of the residentt; in Park Street, Abercynon, complaining in strong terms of the insanitary state of the lavatories in that locality, due doubtless to the in- sufficient supply of water for flushing purposes. In corroboration of the'lady's complaint the sanitary inspector, ac- cording to report, stated that the water "had been cut off," and one of the local Councillors explained "that the flush- ing tanks had been cut off for years." In view of theee facts no small wonder that cases of typhoid exist in such a I locality. Quite .recently a young woman, the wife of one of the many brave soldiers from Abercynon, who is on active service, succumbed to typhoid, leaving a husband and two small chil- dren. A short while ago, as the result of an action in the local Police Court taken by the Mountain Ash District Council against the Carnetown Cottage Company, on account of the scarcity of water, etc., the latter undertook to place all their property in an up-to-date i state in the course of six months. Have these improvements been executed to the satisfaction of the Mountain Ash Urbrfn District Council and the Local Government Board? If not, who is to blame for the condition of things which exist in Carnetown to-day? I respect- fully appeal to the Council to seek powers from the lawful authority to spend the £3,000 borrowed to construct the recreation ground at Abercynon, and erect a garden city in Carnetown Wood, thus securing direct control over the welfare of the ratepayers. This course, if adopted, would commend itself to all lovers of social reform, and be a safe investment. It would bring in a good return, and consequently save the rates and be a source of income similar to that of the gas and water which the Council now enjoy, and would further prove an uplifting factor in the moral and religious tone of the oommunity as well as the health of the neighbour- hood, and a relief to the constant worrv and expense it must entail to the Coun- cil. May we hear what the local repre- sentatives of Abercynon on the Council have to say on the matter at issue at their next meeting.—Yours, etc., CARNETOWN January 19th, 1915.

MEMS FROM THE MOUNT. The Cosmo champion foilist is issuing challenges. Sinoe Dick came to reside the locality things are humming Well done, R.M. The Rev. I. Westhead cast a slander on the town in his sermon last Sun- day morning. Two correspondents point out to me that he stated that drunkenness was on the increase in the town. The rev. gentleman is most emphatically incorrect. Ask the police. Ask anyone. An anxious recruit didn't intend be- in left behind. He had been passed as medically fit, but no magistrate was present. He dashed off down to the Great Western Station, and Bible in hand was seeking for Mr J. K. Brooks to "swear him in." Those are the sort that make the necessary dash when the time comes. A man in Victoria Street, Miskin, has seven sons in the Army. For a square mile of ground Miskin would take a lot of beating for recruits. 'rv Clem Austin's had "the flue." Since returning to biz, with his health recruited, more recruits have joined, despite the camphor and muffler. General Gordon has consulted the doc as to any further precautions necessary. Don't mensh the others. The silver cradle at Miskin is now on view. Full recompense from Lloyd George, etc., etc. There was only one bell to be heard in the election. Whose was it? The Rev. Geo. Neighbour complains that there were only seven present at the Prince of Wales' Fund meeting on Wednesday morning. Not a single Councillor except (in embryo) himself. By the way, there are many complaints of the funds not being forthcoming, for the needy ones.

PRETTY PENR i-n WCEI BER WEDDINC. A quiet but very prettv wedding was solemnised at Carmel (B.), Aberdare, litis (Ihursdav) morning, between Miss Olwen J. Evans, daughter of Mr. Tom Evans, Lee Hotel, Penrhiwceiber, late miners' agent and chairman of the Rhondda District Council, and Mr. Thomas Marshall, Aberdare, secretary of the Penrhiwceiber Co-operative So- ciety, Ltd. The Rev. T. Edmunds, B.A., pastor, officiated, assisted bv Mr. E. R. Thomas, registrar. The bride, wno was given away by her father, was elegantly attired in a pale blue silk dress trimmed with white silk lace, and white tulle hat, with pale blue trimm- j ings. Miss Cassie Howells, Penrhiw- ceiber. was tBe bridesmaid, and she j wore a costume of Royal blue and white hat. The bridegroom was ac- < companied by his brother, Mr. W. Marshall ("South Wales Daily ) News"), Aberdare. The best man was Mr. Arthur Evans, brother of the bride. Mr J. Pugh was also present, j After the oeremony a reception was held at Miles1 Restaurant, Aber- dare. Subsequently the newly-wedded j couple left by motor-car for Cardiff, en route for Bath, where the honeymoon I is being spent. The bride's going- away dress was a copper-colour cos- • tume with black hat to match. A very large number of valuable presents was received. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall were the recipients of numerous eongratu- latory messages during the day.

O.S.M. FOR ABERCYNON MAN. Sergeant Mathew Pugh, 17 Cardiff Road, who rejoined the 3rd Battalior of the South Wales Borderers at the commencement of the war, has gained the Distinguished Service Medal. He came home early this week, having been wounded at a battle i n Ypres. This brave soldier has had three promotions already, one for gallantry on the Slst of October in assisting to collect un- attached men and bringing them to the trenches under a heavy fire. Again on the 2nd of November he assisted to extricate men who had been buried by a shell under heavy fire. Sergeant Pugh gained the D.C.M medal for gallantry and ability in obtaining useful informa- tion as to the movements of some Ger- mans who were going to fire at British soldiers. On Wednesday morning, Jan- nary 20th, he wae recalled to join his regiment, and proceeded to Pembroke, whence he will go to the fighting line.

ABERCYNON NOTES AND QUERIES THE BELGIAN REFUGEES. The out-tanding event of last week at Aber- cynoll was the arrival of the refugees, a^n ii hoped that Abercynonites will do all they can to make our Belgian guests comfortable and happy. Let us extend to them some practical sympathy. ABERCYNON'S QUOTA. Several of our boys, who have joined Ki'tchener'6 Army, have paid a visit home recently and all speak highly of the way they are treated, and all seem eager to go to the fighting line. Since the com- mencement of the war Abercvnon has 6ent over 700 men to serve their country. THE FALSE PATRIOTS. Kit- cheners appeal to the public not to treat the soldiers is ignored at Aber- cynon. How regrettable it is to witness young men in khaki, who are home on furlough, in such a state of drunkenness that they have to be carried home at nights.

SIR MARCHANT WILLIAMS' WILL. Sir Marchant Williams, of Rhydy- felin, Builth Wells, stipendiary magis- trate tor Merthyr and Aberdare, who died on October 27, left unsettled pro- ^rty of the gross value of £ 3,608, of which the net personalty has been sworn at £ö77. Probate of his will dated May 30, 1892, has been granted k?.. ,ls widow, Dame Elizabeth Ann the sole executrix, to whom he left all his property absolutely.

HACCAR'S, MOUNTAIN ASH. £ 100 Reward. The above reward is offered for the capture of a notorious criminal, who recently escaped from an American Penitentiary. Mr Bert Richards, the popular manager of Haggar's, wishes to impress the above on the public of Mountain Ash and particularly on his patrons. Further particulars of the above handsome reward and the daring exploit of the gaol-breaker mav be ob- tS111ned ,at Haggar's only. Tiiis night (Thursday), Friday and Saturday, will be shown the thrilling and sensational drama by Kalem entitled, "The ex- Compct." You must see it and learn th^ facts of this extraordinary i-^v.&rd u I tiungs may also be ><>„>»<• ai;out the best photo-plavs, serious driinas, funny faroe, war pictures, and all the latest. Look out for exciusives, on- titled "The Price of a Crime and "A Study in Scarlet." Only to be seen at Haggar's.

MAHRIAGE. MAHSHALL-EV ANS. At Carmel Chapel, Aberdare, Jan. 21st, by the ?/V'iT,' Edmunds- B.A., Thomas Marshall, Aberdare, secretary of Penrhiwceiber Co-operative Society, ljtd., to Miss Olwen J. Evans, dauch- ur and ^rs T- Evans, Lee Hotei, Penrhiwceiber.

WANTED. WANTED immediately young lady r pianist, willing to assist. Also good general. Apply, Mrs. David Harris, Bodwigiad Hotel, Hirwain. New Theatre MOUNTAIN ASH. Starring Engagement of Miss INEZ HOWARD and and her famous London Company Commencing Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, Jan 25, 26 and 27th, 'Te Rosary.' Mr HENRY CHATTELL in the leading part. A Magnificent Drama. Thursday, F, iday aqd Saturday, Jan. 28, 29 and 30. The Midnight Wedding. The Greatest Drama of the age. Early doors 6 o'clock, is., gd. and 6d. Ordinary doers 6.30, 9d., 61, 4d. and 3d. Owing to the heavy expeni&es in connection with this engagement and the popular prices, there will be no half price for juniors.