The Aberdare Leader

Aberdare Police Court. Wednesday, Feb. 3rd.-Before Mr R. A. Griffith, Acting Stipendiary.

Drunks. Wm. Lewis, Hirwain, in Cemetery Road, Trecynon, 10s. and costs. P.C. Jones proved. Wm. Phillips, Cwmbach, was simi- larlv summoned. P.C. Bevan deposed that he saw defendant helplessly drunk and lying on the side of Cwmhach Rd. When he spoke to him defendant be- came very abusive and used filthy lan- guage Witness took him home, a dis- tance of about half a mile.—Fined 10s. and costs.

Obstruction. Henry Coles and John Giles, Aber- cwmboi, were sutoimoned for obstructing Jenkin Street by figging. P.C. Clarkson said that he saw de- fendants on January 24th. Therfe was a large crowd standing round them. Coles, who was not present, was or- dered to pay 15s. and costs, and Giles 10s. and costs.

Police Assault. John Giles,, the defendant in the last case, was further summoned for being drunk and disorderly and assaulting the police. P.C. Clarkson deposed that last Mon- day defendant was very drunk, and was using bad language. He proceeded to take him to custody and defendant be- came very violent. He struck witness in the mouth, and they both fell. lvhile on the ground defendant kicked him several times in the stomach. The defendant said it was he who was assaulted, and not the constable. The Stipendiary imposed a fine of 10s. and costs for being druak and 10s. and costs for the assault, in default 14 days' imprisonment.

Not the Magistrates' Clerk. The Superintendent called out T. Elias, who had been summoned for being drunk and disorderly. The Court laughed, and the Stipen- diary smiled, but the person at whose expense the joke was "perpetrated" was absent, being engaged with the Licensing Justices in their private room. Someone asked if a warrant should be issued for his apprehension, but just then the real Tom Elias' wife appeared, and said that her husband was in work. P.C. Banks deposed to seeing de- fendant drunk and using bad language to the young lady in the pay box of Gadlvs Cinema. Ordered to pay 10s. and costs.

Horse Unattended. Thomas John Davies was ordered to pay 5s. and costs for allowing his horse and cart to be unattended at Cwmbach. P.C. Bevan proved.

Fiery Chimneys. Mrs. Pleace, Aberdare, and John Nelson, Aberaman, were fined, the former 5s. and costs and the latter 2s. 6d. and costs, for allowing their chimneys to take fire.

Soldiers' Children. Blodwen Davies, Cwmaman Road, Godreaman, for whom Mr W. R. Mor- gan appeared, summoned George Pontin, now with the Glamorgan Yeo- manry at Aylsham, to show cause, etc. In reply to Mr Morgan complainant said she gave birth to a baby boy last September. The defendant was the father. Letters had been received from him, and she identified the handwriting. Mr Morgan said that defendant had admitted he was the father, and had a signed statement to that effect, and the commander of the regiment was a wit- ness to the signature. Mrs. M. Davies, complainant's mother, gave further, evidence, and an order of 3s. 6d. a week was made. P. Davies, Aberdare, summoned Ed- ward Williams, of Abernant, now a private in the Royal Field Artillery, to show cause, etc. Mr W. Thomas appeared for com- plainant, who said she had kept com- pany with defendant in 1913 and also part of 1914. He had promised to I marry her. Evidence was given in support of complainant's statement, and the Sti- pendiary made an order of 3s. 6d. a week and costs. week and costs.

Trespassing on the C.W.R. Four Cwmaman men, Evan Davies, I Morgan Thomas, lJ,ugh Webb and John Williams, were summoned for tres- passing on the G.W.R. Mr L. H. Hornby, Newport, prose- cuted. Daniel Lewis, railway-man, deposed that the men had climbed a fence and crossed the line at Cwmbach. Mr. Hornby: They went over the un- olimbr„ble fence? (Laughter.) Witness: Yes. Inspector Bevan said that notices had been posted in various places on the line, and on the crossing where the men trespassed. One of the defendants said he did not any notice there, and he had tra- velled that way for 10 years. P.C. Sullivan gave further evidence, and the defendants were fined 5s. each including costs.

Theft of a Watch. Daniel J. Mathias, who was until recently employed as surface labourer at Nantmelyn Colliery, was brought up on a charge of stealing a watch and case, value E2, the property of Thomas Thomas, Abernant. Thomas said that he was employed at Blaennant Pit. On the night of the 18th January he saw defendant in the cabin on the pit top. Witness left his waistcoat in the cabin and went out. When he returned the defendant was gone, and the watch which was in the waistcoat pocket was missing. P. W. Rickards, assistant at Messrs. M. Jacobs and Sons, pawnbrokers, Aberdare, deposed that defendant pledged the watch at the shop. A sum of 5s. was advanced on it. P.S. Pulren said he arrested defend- ant on Friday, January 29. He ad- mitted the theft and the pawn-ticket was on him at the time. The defend- ant was a native of Hirwain, and until a few months ago was a respectable workman. He was now out of work. The Bench bound defendant over in the sum of £10 to be of good behaviour for 12 months. Rickards, one of the witnesses, ap- plied to the Bench for the sum of 5s., the amount advanced by them on the watch. Stipendiary: We cannot do that. The watch must be restored to the true owner, and you have got to run the or- dinary risks of your trade. Rickards: We carry on the trade in a proper way, and we had no room for sus- pecting tnat the defendant did not own the watch. Any man might own a watch. Stipendiary: It is your misfortune. This is an encouragement to you to be more careful in advancing money.

Larceny. Frederick Sheppard, Hirwain, 16 years of age, was sent to a Reformatory School for three years for stealing a brooch, the property of Mrs. Mary Prosser, Hirwain. P.C. Morris proved the case.

YNYSYBWL WAR NEWS. I-; Private Edie Jones, of the Welsh Regiment, grandson of Mrs Jones, of 4 Robert Street, has returned home from the front suffering from frost-bitten feet. Private Jones jbined the Army three days after the outbreak of war and waft sent out with the first draft of the 3rd Battalion, Welsh Regiment, to relieve the 2nd Battalion. His father and one brother are still at the front, and his other brother is in training with the 10th Welsh at Rhyl. News has been received that Private Bob Jones, of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, is in hospital in Scotland, suffering from frost-bite. He went to France with the Expeditionary Force in August. Pri- vate Jones is the son of Mr. Daniel Jones, 167 Robert Street. Private Morgan Griffiths, of the South Wales Borderers, has been home tor a few weeks, having been wounded, and returns to his regiment on Satur- day. On the invitation of local branch of Queen Mary's Sewing Guild, Private Griffiths attended the weekly sewing class held at the Workmen's Institute on Monday last. He was given a rous- ing cheer by the members on his appear- ance, and narrated, for the benefit of the ladies, some of his experiences whilst in the trenches. Prior to his de- parture Private Griffiths was presented with several woollen articles of cloth- ing, made by members of the Guild. Mr David Oliver Jones, son of Mr. Edward Jones, J.P., Tynywern, Ynysy- bwl, has been given a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Royal En- gineers now stationed at Abergavenny. Chief Petty Officer Jenkyn Lewis (Garth) was home on leave during the week-end. H--> i' stationed at Devon- port.

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Local Licensing Sessions. Superintendent Rees' Annual Report. Number of Licensed Houses Objected To. The Magistrates sitting were Messrs D. P. Davies (chairman), E. M. Hann, Thomas Jones (Penrhiwceiber), Ald. Wm. Jones (Mountain Ash), J. H. Powell, Wm. Rees and W. Fenwick (Abercynon). To the Acting Stipendiary and the Justices usually acting in and for the Petty Sessional Division of Miskm Higher. Gentlemen,—I beg to present my fourth annual report of the licensed houses in this Division. The under- mentioned licensed premises ceased to exist on Sept. 8th last, by order of the Licensing Compensation Authorities: Marquis of Bute, Aberdare (Arthur Richardson); Earl of Windsor, Tre- cynon (Geo. Jenkins); Stag Inn, Tre- cynon (Henj. Nicholas); Carmarthen Arms, Aberdare (Wm. Williams). The existing licensed houses are classified as follows :—Double licensed houses, 149; beer licences, 28; off beer licences, 1; off wine, spirits, etc., 17; billiard licences, 13; total, 208. There is a congestion of licences in the undermentioned districts :— Aberdare: 52 ale or beer houses and 7 off ine, spirits, etc.; population per beer house, 208; including off licences, 183. Cwmbach: Ale or beer houses, 10; off licences, 2; population per beer house, 384; off licences included, 330. Hirwain 14 beer houses off licences, 1; population per beer house, 280; in- cluding off licence, 263. Trecynon: Beer houses, 14; off licence, 1; population per beer house, 510; including off licence, 476. H and Persons Proceeded Against.

Super. Rees next gives a list of the licensed houses proceeded against dur- ing the year, and then follows a com- parative table, as follows :— 1912—j\o. of licensees proceeded against, 17; in which there were 12 convictions and 5 dismissals. 1913-No. of licensees proceeded against, 15; 11 convictions, 4 dis- missals. 1914-No. of licensees proceeded against, 13; 7 convictions and 6 dis- missals. During the year 655 persons other I than licensees were proceeded against in this Division with the result tabulated I hereunder:— Drunk and disorderly, 505 men and 20 women. Convictions, 509; dis- missals, 16, Simple drunkenness, 77 men and 9 women convictions, 83; dismissals, 3. Drunk on licensed premises, 9 men; convictions, 5; dismissals, 4. Drunk in charge of children, 3 male and 1 female; convictions, 3; dismis- sals, 1. Falsely representing to be bona fide travellers, 8 males and 3 females; con- victions, 10; dismissals, 1. Attempt to procure liquor for drunken person, 1 (male), 1 conviction. Selling liquor without a licence, 17 men; 16 convictions and 1 dismissal. On licensed premises during prohibit- ed hours, 1 (male), 1 conviction. Sending child to get liquor in a vessel otherwise than sealed, 1 (female), 1 conviction. Total: 629 convictions and 26 dis- missals. Comparative Table:—1913 Prosecu- tions under Licensing Acts, 711; con- victions, 707; no. of drunkenness pro- ceedings, 690.-1914: Under Licensing Acts, 655; convictions, 629; drunken- ness proceedings, 624. Decrease in prosecutions under Licensing Acts, 56; decrease in number of convictions, 76; decrease in drunkenness proceedings, 66.

Alterations to Licensed Premises. Plans have been deposited for alter- ations to the Bird in Hand, Monk St., Aberdare, and the Ivy Bush, Cwm- aman. I have to draw your attention to the first-named application. On Dec. 28th last I had occasion to visit the premises of the Bird in Hand Inn, and discovered that the premises had recently undergone alterations, which had not been sanctioned by the Licens- ing Justices. The landlord informed me that Mr. Clarke, the contractor, had told him that he did not want the permission of the justices, so he thought it was all right. I have to report that in my opinion the alterations have given increased facilities for drinking. I should be glad of the opinion of the Licensing Justices on the matter as to whether the licence should be opposed at the annual licensing meeting with a view to taking other steps, if thought necessary, before the adjourned meet- ing.

Objections to Renewals. In accordance with your instructions I have served notices of objection to the renewal of the licences of the under- mentioned premises on the ground of redundancy :—Victoria Alehouse, Aber- dare (Frederick W. John, licensee); Star and Railway Alehouse,. Aberdare (Edward Thomas Davies, licensee); Mount Pleasant Alehouse, Aberaman (Stephen Jones); Locomotive Beer- house, Aberdare (Jas. D. Crowley); Prince of Wales Alehouse, Aberaman (J. W. Fyfe); White Horse Alehouse, Cwmbach (David John Jones); White Hart, Aberdare (James Thomas). I have also served notices of objec- tion on the under-mentioned licensees on the ground of a conviction having been recorded against their houses dur- ing the year :-Prince of Wales, Aber- aman White Horse, Cwmbach; Bridg- end Inn, Hirwain; Cardiff Arms, Hir- wain; Full Moon, Trecynon; The Plough, Aberaman; Royal Exchange, Aberdare. In conclusion I beg to report that with the exception of those against which convictions were recorded, the houses have been conducted without complaint. E. REES, Superintendent of Police. Jan. 27, 1915. Application re Bird in Hand. Mr. Griffith T. Davies now sub- mitted plans of alterations to the Bird in Hand, and added that the landlord had been misled into proceeding with the work. Gwilym Bosher, architect, explained the plans. The Bench sanctioned the alterations, and Mr D. P. Davies said that the land- lord and others ought to be very care- ful to submit plans to the licensing justices before proceeding with alter- ations.

Ivy Bush, Cwmaman. Mr W. Thomas made an application for carrying out slight alterations to the above house. C. H. Elford, architect, submitted the plans, and the applica- tion was granted*.

Dancing Licence. Mr W. Kenshole remarked that the justices granted a dancing licence in respect of the Co-operative Hall, Aber- aman, some time ago, subject to a lava- tory being built on the premises. This work had now been executed. Super. Rees said he had visited the place, which was now quite satisfac- torv. The licence was confirmed.

Contested Cases Adjourned. Mr D. P. Davies announced that the adjourned licensing sessions would be held on March 3rd, and all those cases to which objections were raised to re- newals, would be heard on that date.

I Earlier Closing Order Withdrawn. Mr W. Thomas, solicitor, attended before the magistrates in their private room with regard to the order mode a few weeks ago to close public houses and clubs at an earlier hour, an order which was afterwards postponed tiii the Licensing Sessions. The Clerk to the Magistrates announced that the Order for earlier closing would be with- drawn altogether for the present.

Up and Down h3 Valley ABERAMAN YNYSLWYD (B.) pulpit was occupied on Sunday last by Mr. Thomas Michael, student at Cardiff College. A MEETING of the Cwmbach Co-op. Women's Guild was held at the Aber- aman Workmen's Institute, at which Nurse Carter, of the Aberdare Council Staff, gave an address on "Prevention better than cure." Questions were asked and were satisfactorily answered. A vote of thanks was accorded the Nurse for her interesting address. Mr. Ben Davies pre- sided. These fortnightly meetings are becoming very interesting and are well attended. The next meeting will be on Wednesday, the 10th February. I IT A.U.S.A.-The annual meeting of the local branch of the shop assistants ¡ was held on Tuesday at- the Workmen's Institute under the presidency of Mr. T. J. Lewis, Cwmbach. It was unani- mously resolved to nominate Mr. Tom Daniels, Cwmbach, as a Trades Council candidate for. the No. 4 Ward oT the Aberdare District Council. The auditors' report, which was satisfactory, was given by Messrs. T. M. Lloyd and David John, Cwmbach, and was adopted. The balance sheet was the healthiest yet pre- sented by the branch, and glowing tributes were paid the secretary. Mr. J. H. Job's motion, which was as follows, was carried unanimously:— "That all the officers of the branch, inclusive of the sick visitors and collectors, be re- elected for the ensuing year owing to the present state of our country." Mr. David John, Cwmbach, seconded the motion. It was decided that Mr. A. V. Harries, Cwmaman. be added to the sub-committee appointed to further the candidature of Guardian D. J. Phillips for the E.C. seat of the Union. DEATH AND INTERMENT. — We regret to chronicle the death of Mrs. Ann Jones, wife of Mr. Daniel Jones, P Curre Street, which occurred on Thurs- day. Deceased, who was 69 years of age, succumbed to a paralytic seizure. She was a faithful worshipper at Ynyslwyd Baptist Church. The interment took place on Monday at the Aberdare Ceme- tery. The Rev. J. I Griffiths, Calfaria, Aberdare, was the officiating minister, assisted by the Revs. J. Tywi Jones, Glais, and D. Hopkin, B.A., Noddfa, Trecynon. The appended were • the mourners:—First coach, Husband; Martha, Mary Jane, and Maggie, daughters-, Mrs. Adams, Pontypridd, and Mrs. Morgan, Curre Street, sisters; Florrie Morris, grand-daughter; 2nd coach, Mrs. Hannah Jones, daughter- in-law; Katie Jones, Glanffrwd Morris, Percy Williams, grand-children; Mar- garet A. Davies. Pontypridd; Margaret J. Jones and Flossie Davies. nieces; Mr. John Jones, brother-in-law; 3rd coach, Mrs. Rowlands, Trecynon, aunt; Mrs. James, Pendarren; Mr. and Mrs. D. James. Dowlais, and Mr. Samuel James, Beaufort, cousins; 4th coach, Mrs. I). W. James, Beaufort, and Mrs. Paul, Pendarren, cousins; Mrs. S." Jones, Curre Street; Mrs J. James, Aber- gwawr Street, and Mrs. Walters, Pen- rhiwceiber; 5th coach, Mrs. H. Chew, Mrs. Jones, Gwawr Cottage; Mrs. Harries. Monk Street; Mrs. T. Wil- liams, Curre Street, and Mrs. Behenna; 6th coach, Mrs. Hopkins, Merthyr; Miss L. A. Hopkins, Penclawdd; Mrs. Nash, Merthyr; Mrs. T. Keen, and Mrs. D. Keen, Penrhiwceiber; 7th coach, Mr. B. Williams, Mr. Jacob Evans. Mrs. Morris, Mrs Davies, and Mrs. Howells, Trecynon; 8th coach, Mrs. Evans, Mrs. E. Jones, and Mrs. Jones. Following the hearse: Messrs. John Jones, Thomas Jones, and Daniel J. Jones, sons; Bryn Williams, grandson; David M. Davies (Gwynwawr) and John Davies, Ponty- pridd, brothers; John Williams and Walter Morris, sons-in-law; Edward Adams, Pontypridd, and Richard Mor- gan, brothers-in-law; Evan Adams and Bryn Morgan Davies, Pontypridd, nephews; Timothy Davies, brother-in- law; Richard W. Gray, nephew; D. W. James, Beaufort, and Samuel James, Ebbw Vale; Mr. Paul and Mr. J. James, Pendarren, cousins; James C. Samuel, Builth. Bearers: Messrs. Llewelyn Wil- liams, Thomas Williams, David Daniel, William Roach, Thomas Phillips, and James Phillips. Wreaths (1) Hus- band and family; (2) friends and neigh- bours; (3) Mr. and Mrs Lewis, Cardiff Road; (4) Mrs. D. P. Thomas, Penrhiw- ceiber; (5) employees of Penrhiwceiber Co-op Society; (6) Mrs. Hopkin, Merthyr.

CWMBACH. A GOOD CATCH. At the Lletty- shenkin Pond on Monday last a trout was caught by Mr. William Richards, blacksmith, employed at the Colliery. It weighed 3Hbs and was 19, 1 inches in length. It is believed to be the only trout ever caught in the pond. AT EBENEZER Y.P.S. on Wednesday Mr. John Henry Thomas read a most interesting paper on "David, King of Israel." The following took part in a very profitable discussion: Messrs. Fred James, Evan Edwards, D. Davies, Willie James, Daniel Owen, and the Rev. J. Myddfai Jones. Mr. Fred James presided, and Mr. Lewis Thomas was at the organ MEMORIAL SERVICE. On Sunday evening last at Bryn Seion Congrega- tional Chapel, the Rev. R. Hugh Davies, B.A., pastor, held a memorial service in respect) of the late Mr. John Daniel. He preached an appropriate sermon, the text being Isaiah 30. 20. The "Dead March was played by Mr. Fred Rees. Miss Mary Evans rendered deceased's favourite hymn, "Dim ond leeu," the choir, conducted by Mr. John Llöyd. singing the chorus. VALEDICTORY CONCERT. On Monday evening last at the Royal Oak Inn a grand send-off concert was given to the following recruits, who were home on furlough:—Private Gwilym Davies, of Philip Row, who is in the RovnLWelsh Fusiliers, and stationed at Wrexham* Private John Williams, son of Mr and Mrs. John Williams, Pit Place, and Private Philip Phillips, of Canal Terrace, who are in the Army Service Corps, and are stationed at Porthcawl. The chairman was Mr. James Rees. After the chairman's address the opening song was given by Mr. Frank Davies. Sohgs, Messrs. Daniel Davies. John Jenkins, Moses Price, James Rees, D. C. Jones. The chairman, on behalf of the company present, handed a gift to the recruits, who suitably responded. Mr. James Rees and Mr. Moses Price sang the National Anthem. INTERMENT. — On Thursday last the interment of the late Mrs. Ann James, of 8 Sion Place, took place at the Abcrdare Cemetery. Deceased was one of the oldest inhabitants of the village. The Rev. R. Hugh Davies, B.A., officiated. The bearers were: Messrs. David Morgan, Thomas Williams, Rees Davies, and Rees Jones. The chief mourners were:—First coach, Mr. John Lloyd, Ystrad, brother; Mrs. M. Shelby, Mountain Ash, daughter; Messrs. John Rhvs James, W. T. James, and D. An- eurin James, sons; Miss C. Lloyd, Bryn- aman, niece; second coach, Mrs. J. Rhvs James, daughter-in-law; Miss H. J. Lloyd. Mr. and Mrs. Gomer Lloyd, Mr. David Rees Lloyd, Brynamman, nieces and nephews; Miss C A. Shelby, Moun- tain Ash, and Gwynlais Jones, grand- children; third coach. Masters Idwal, Bmrys. and Cledwyn Shelby, Mountain Ash; Cynonfryn James, Cwmbach. Grandsons; Mrs. John H. Davies and Mrs. W. Henry Curnow, Cwmbach. Floral tributes were given by Miss C. Williams, niece, Cwmllynfell, and the manager and employees of the Cwm- bach Co-operative Society. Much sym- pathy is felt for the family.

HIRWAIN. STOP COUGH ING.Reynolds, R.C. Cough Remedy will cure that Cough. Is. per bottle from Reynolds, Chemist. Hirwain. SOAR Y.P.S. On Monday evening last this society was addressed by Mr. "v T. T. Howells (jlywel Nedd), of Mountain Ash. He delivered a very interesting lecture on "The late Lewis Davis. Fern- dale." The main points of the lecture were: (1) His environments; (2) his ability and character; (3) his. promin- ence as an employer. A hearty vote of thanks to the speaker was accorded by the Rev. J. Fisher Griffiths and Mr. Charles John. The chairman was Mr. Francis Jones.

CLYN NEATH. TJTERARY AND DEBATING SO- CIETY. At last week's meeting there was an interesting discussion on the question, "Is the pen mightier than the sword?" The might of the pen was advocated by Miss Mary Thomas, and in a very able paper the greatness of the pen was extolled, and an interesting account given of beneficent movements and events which owed their existence, or, at any rate, their success, to the work of the pen. The pen, said Miss Thomas, was a power in the cause of light, whereas the sword was a power in the cause of darkness. The cause of the sword as an instrument of power was taken up by Mrs. Idris Davies, and I her advocacy was both able and con- vincing. Deprecating the horrors of war Mrs. Davies maintained that ill spite of that we could not gainsay the fact that the sword always had been mighty—and was so even to-day. The pen was as often an advocate of dark- ness as it was of light, but neither in the cause of evil nor of good could it compare with the sword in might and power. Though peace was always signed by the pen, yet its terms were dictated by the sword, thus making the pen a mere instrument of the sword. The chair was occupied by the Vicar of Aberpergwm, and the vicar's remarks were, as usual, exceedingly interesting. Others who took part were Miss Gertie Jones, Messrs. Robert JBones, James Evans, Idris Davies, Ben Harries, and J. M Davies.

RFSOLVEN. MINING APPOINTMENT. — Mr. Glyn Stephens, the well-known Neath and International forward, who is man- ager of the Glyn Merthyr Colliery, Re- solveu, has received an important min- ing appointment in Spain. He is ex- pecting to proceed to Spain at a very early date. We wish him every success in his new sphere. SOLDIERS' PAY. Much dissatisfac- tion exists at Resolven through the delay of the pay to soldiers' wives and fami- lies. Some have been three weeks with- out pay after having sent all the re- quired information. This causes great inconvenience and expense to the men's dependents. It is hard lines to have to travel to Neath with a view to obtaining the money and then to return without any CO-OPERATION. The quarterly meeting of the Resolven Co-operative Society was held at the Hall on Friday evening last. Councillor F. H. Bedman presided over a crowded meeting. The balance sheet showed that there is now a membership of 550. The sales for the quarter amounted to £ 7,822 3s. 4d., being an increase of X616 over the correspond- ing oeriod of last year. The profits, after allowing J650 for depreciation of pro- perty and also interest on share capi- tal, allowed a dividend of 2s. in the £ to members and ls. in the R to non- members; 29 to educational fund, and a small balance carried forward. During the quarter three claims were paid on the death of members, amounting to J622 12s 8d. The nominations for the secretaryship were Mr. Tom Stroud and Mr. T. J. Griffiths. The voting was-- Stroud. 94; Griffiths. 74. Thus Mr. Stroud was re-elected. There were five candidates for two seats on the com- mittee, viz., Messrs. T. Dowling, J. Jones. Llewelyn Evans, John Jones, K. A. Jones, and J. Rogers. Messrs. Dow- ling and J. Jones were the retiring members, but stood for re-election. Mr. R A. Jones withdrew. The ballot was as follows: --Llewelyn Evans, 81; John Rogers, 72; John Jones, 55; T. Dowling, 53. The first two were elected. This was the first change for a number of years.

ABERCYNON. FOOTBALL. On Saturday afternoou the Pontcynon Eleven played Aber- aman at Abercynon, and were beaten by two goals to one. The local team were: E. Jones, A. Nash, J. Jones, W. Jones, Owen Smith, J. Taylor, T. Evans. A. l'ellard. A. Edwards, T. J. Mason, and B. Richards. MERCHED Y DE have responded nobly to the appeal made at a recent meeting of the Forward Movement Hall by Mrs. Lindley, matron of the Treborth Homes, Cardiff, to provide hospitality to the inmates of the homes and also to soldiers' and sailors' families. At a meeting held at Tabernacle Chapel on Friday night a very substantial sum was raised bv the members. This has been duly handed over to Mrs. Lindley. FAREWELL SERMON—The Hev. J. Edwin. Jones, M.A., Curate of Aber- cynon, preached his farewell sermon at the St. Gwynno's Mission Room on Sunday night to a very largo audience. Jones referred to the happy times spent by him amongst his many friends in the Parish of Abercynon. The rev. gentleman will now take up duties as curate-in-charge of St. Cynon's Church. BI LLJAHDK.-A match was played at the Lucania on Thursday night be- tween Abercynon and Tonypandy in connection with the Shield Competition, when the homesters won by 166 points. Scores :—Abercynon: Tim Hughes, 200; when the homesters won by 166 points. Scores :—Abercynon: Tim Hughes, 200; Enoch M. Davies, 200; William Rocky. 200; William Garbett, 200; Jim Wil-j liams, 99; Thomas Harrison, 181 T. Roberts, 200: and Richard Moses, 200: I- » 1

I YOU SAVE I time and worry I —pounds, shillings and pence | —fuss and bother -inconvenience j -years of waiting unnecessary expense —in EVERY way j when you have your j Furnishing j carried out by- 'Ï"3 krJ The ROATH, I Fifffiisiifiig'Oompan!, j I THE ALL-BRITISH FIRM, I 1 TafF Stifeety Pontypridd. 1 ■ CHURCH STREET, A iJERTILLERY. HIGH «.TRBKT, BARGQED. I I 89, COM^TSIiClAL ST., TRKDEGAB. 51, HOLT(* Rb., B&KRV*D(k'H 1 1 YSTRAD ROAD. P15NTRF.. 29, STATION HOAl), POUT TALtfOT 1 | RFJ: SAME BEFORE ENTERING, # 1 I I HEAOQUAFtTSPS t 42 City Roatf, Cardiff B I -1IíOIo.

1- SOME OF THE MiSKEN BOYS IN TUNBRIDCE WELLS. I The namos are (reading from left to right) :—Front now L. Corporal W. I 17 Cor porn i J..Holruv.i ctho Banana King), Private J. liirris, and Private T. Lewis.—Back Row Privates S. Thomas, S. Squibbs, R. Green, O. Roberts, E. Snooks, A. Williams, S. l-.vanr-, J. Davies, and I'd. Morrisec.

YNYSYBWL. DEMONSTRATIONS twice daily of the famous Swift Vacuum Clothes Washer, 3 and <3.30. Tub of Clothes washed in four minutes. At the office of Mr. Roger Price (of Rhyl), 18 Market Square, Pontypridd, commencing January 18th. YOUNG PEOPLE'S UNION. — A missionary paper was read on Friday evening at the weekly meeting of tiiM Zic.!1 v-P-li. hy Miss Margaret Griffiths ■or! the "Life of Alexandra M.ickav." The following spoke in ap- nreciativ* terms of the ptpt-r:-Tlie Rev. J. Glias (pastor), Messrs. W. G. A. H. Jontv. T. Watts, A. Emery, :md W. Woosnam. president of the Union. Solos worn rendered by the Misses Agnes Hopkins, Elsie Humphreys, and Alice Woosnam. A reading was •riven by Mr A. H. OBITUARY. We regret to record the death, which took place at her home at Ynyshir, of Mrs. Jones, wife of Mr. Robert Jones, who had reaided for many years at Ynysybwl, and for some time kept the Temperance Home.— Also of Trevor Morris, grandson of Mrs. John James, 1 Glynmynach Street, Yn- ysybwl. Trevor, whose home is at Cwm- aman, came to Ynysybwl less than a fort- night ago on a visit to his grandmother. when he was taken ill, and he passed away on Friday, the 29th. The lad's father is in training with the Royal Engineers at Abergavenny. MUSICAL EVENING. Under the auspices of Tabernacle Young People's Society a musical evening was held at Tabernacle Hall OIL Friday. The pro- gramme had been arranged by Mr. W. S. Jones. The Rev. Arthur Jones, B.A., pastor, presided. The following were the artistes:—Soprano, Mrs. Trevor Wil-' liams, Pontypridd; contralto, Miss Jennie Griffiths, Pontypridd; tenor, Mr. W. S. Jones, Ynysybwl; baritones, Mr. Dan Hopkins, Pontypridd, and the Rev. J. T. Jones, pastor of the English Con- gregational Church; violinist, Mr. Idris James, Ynysybwl. Accompanists, Miss Hilda Delaney and Mr. Jack Morgan, Pontypridd. To open the programme Mr. Idris James gave a fine rendering ou the* violin of "La Serenta (Goule). The violin used was made by [r. John Phillips, Craws hay Street, a local car- penter. Mr. Phillips is considered one of the best violin makers in Wales. Follow- ing Mrs. Williams sang "The Dancing Lesson so well as to elicit an encore, when she sang "Bird of Love Divine." The Rev. J. T. Jones' rendering of the "Bachelor Ship" also called forth an encore song, when "Mates o' Mine" was uung. Mr. W. S. Jones then sang -o-nie up from Somerset." Miss Griffiths "lug "The Valley of Laughter." Encored, she. sang "Is love a dream ?" "Barcarole" was sung as a duett by Mrs. Williams and Miss Griffiths. Mr. W. S. Jones sang "The fat little fellah wi' mammy's eyes." Mr. Idris James played "La Soir," and also Mendelssohn's Spring Song" as an encore. The four artistes then sang "Love is meant to make us glad" as a quartette. Mrs. Williams gave a fine rendering of the solo, "My Hero." Miss Griffiths sang "Melisande." Afterwards Mrs. Williams and Mr. W. S. Jones sang the duett, A Night in Venice." The programme ended with "Lift thy T-leart" and "The Trumpeter by the Rev. J. T. Jones. The chairman proposed a vote of thanks to the artistes, and it was seconded by Miss Hannah Lloyd, the vice-president of the society.

Aberdare Empire. At this place of entertainment this week Michel Bros., two Belgian soldiers, give a most remarkable display of physical strength and skill. Lily and Sadie, the society entertainers, are very pleasing in music, song, and dance. Marini, the Czar of Russia's favourite tenor, appears in the native Russian dress, and sings a number of English songs. His rendering of the Russian National Anthem is a treat. Fitz-Allen, the novelty comedian, has a good budget of Burlesque songs, and is materially assisted by his Beauty chorus.

"Going to get a holiday this year, old man?" asked a tired City worker of his companion. "I am not," replied Worker 2 acidly; "I am taking the wife to Mar- gate for a fortnight." Printed and Published at their Printino Workl, 19 Cardiff Street, Aberdare, in the County of Glamorgan, by tho Proprietors, W. Pugh and J. i- Kowinudft.

total, 1,480. Tonypandy: Thomas Jones, 106; D. Davies, 126; J. Phillips, I I. Owens, 170; V. Alexander, 200; H. Evans, 200; W. Rogers, 131, and J. Thomas, 198; total, 1,314. ALLOWANCE TO SOLDIERS' WIVES. — On Tuesday evening a gen- eral meeting of the workmen of the Dowlais-Cardiff Colliery took place at the Lesser Hall under the presidency of Guardian W. C. Dyer, supported by Councillor Charles Maddox. secretary, and Mr. George Evans, treasurer. The chairman outlined a scheme suggested by the Pontypridd Board of Guardians f,.T- extending the district workhouse at Pontypridd, thereby doing away with the overcrowding. The estimated cost was £ 20.000. A resolution of approval of the scheme war carried unanimously. The other matter under consideration was an item on the agenda of the Car- diff S.W.M.F. Conference dealing with tho New Agreement It was decided that a ballot should take place on the matter.—A discussion then took place on the question of the Prince of Wales Re- lief Fund Levy. It was urged that the conference should give consideration to the wives and families of those who were only in receipt of allowance from the War Office with no other incomes. Coun- cillor Maddox urged this point strongly. Several local cases of hardship were quoted.—It was passed that Councillor Mad tox should represent the local lodge at Cardiff. A PRETTY WEDDING took place on Wednesday morning, February 3rd, at Shiloh Welsh Congregational Chapel, Pentre. when Miss M. A. Jones, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Evan Jones, Gorwel House, Plantation Road, was married to Mr. Evan Harris, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Harris. Pontveyromer. The Rev. J. J. "William-, former oastor of Bethania Congregational Church, Abercynon, performed the ceremony. The bride, .,Iio was rjiveii away by her father, was charmingly attired in dark navy costume, and wore a black velvet hat, nicely trimmed. The best man was Mr. David Morgan Harris, Glyn Neath, brother of bridegroom. and the brides- maid was Miss Ellen Mary Jones, sister of bride, who looked well in a dark navy j blue costume and a black velvet hat. At tho home of the bride a sumptuous wedding breakfast was pitrtakel, of. Amongst those present were: Parents of bride; parents of bridegroom; the newly-married couple; Miss E. M. Jones, sister of bride; Mr. D. M. Harris, brother of bridegroom; Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Price. Brynderwen; Mr. ti-id Mrs. lang: Master H. Selwyn Price, and Mrs. Edwards, Quakers Yard. Later in the day a. reception was held at the bride's home. when a number of well-wishers attended. The bride was a teacher at the Carnotowii Schools, and a member of Bethania Chapel. rr. Harris until re- oently was the manager of the drapery department of the Abercynon Co-opera- j five Society, and during his stay at Aber- evnon took an active part in musical matter'* at Bethania Chapel. •