The Aberdare Leader

-c" :u Aberdare Police Court. Wednesday, Feb. 17th.-Bdore Messrs R. A. Griffith (Acting Stipendiary), D. P. Davies, L. N. V. i'.liams, F. W. Mander, and Frank Hodges. DrunkS. Alfred Williams, Aber- aman, 19 years of age, was summoned for being drunk and disorderly. The constable found the defendant in Mar- ket Street, Aberdare, and he refused to give his name and address.—Fined 10s. and costs. Cwmbach Trio Fined.—John Thomas and his wife Gwen Thomas, and James Biggs, all of Cwmbach, were sum- moned at the instance of P.C. Chugg for being drunk.—The constable said he saw the three defendants in Cwm- bach Road. John Thomas had fallen in some mud, and was covered with it. When witness spoke the female defend- ant replied I don't care for no b- policeman. We are right for the night together."—John Thomas said they failed to get a brake home from Aber- dare, and he fell on the road. He ad- mitted that he was drunk, but his wife was quite sober.—Biggs denied that he was drunk. He was asked by Mrs. Thomas to pick her husband up.—Mrs. Thomas said she had not been drinking at all. It was 9 p.m. when she left home, and she spent a long time in the Cinema.—The husband and wife were fined os. and costs each, and Biggs 10s. and costs. Arrears Wm. Cross was sued by 0- 1 the Merthyr Board of Guardians for a balance of 9s. 6d. due on a loan which he had had.—Warrant Officer Iiichards gave evidence, and the Bench made an order to pay forthwith. Stephen Mansfield, Hir wain, owed £10 8s 6d to I the Guardians, balance due on an order to pay 6s. weekly towards his children and his late wife. There was no one now dependent on the defendant. His earnings were £1 7s. per week. Mr. Richards said that the wife died on Jan. 7th.-An order was made to pay forthwith.—Frank Durston, 59 Glan- -i-hyd, Cwmaman, owed 1-18 13s. 6d. on an order to contribute 5s. weekly to his wife, who had died in the Asylum. De- fendant had repeatedly offered to pay the money, but he had not paid any- thing since June, 1913.—Warrant Offi- cer Richards said that defendant left the district in June, 1913, and came j back recently. He now earned £2 9s 8d per week.—The defendant said he had been ill for 18 months. He had been obliged to file his petition last month.— Stipendiary That does not relieve you. Order to pay forthwith. Paternity Arrears. Richard Wil- liams was summoned by Catherine Hughes for £ 4 lis., bastardy arrears. An order of 3s. 6d. per week was made against defendant in March.. 1911. De- fendant now promised to pay los. down and os. a week thereafter, until the arrears were cleared. The Bench ac- cepted this offer, but made an order of a month's imprisonment if defendant refused to pay. Cwmdare Desertion Case.—Beatrice Mary Jones summoned her husband, Brinley Jones, for desertion, and asked for an order.—Mr J. D. Thomas ap- peared for complainant and Mr T. Mar- chant Harris defended. Mrs. Jones said she now lived in No. 13 Manchester Place, Hirwain. She married defend- ant two years last September, and, lived with her. husband in No. 85 Bwll- fa Road, Cwmdare. They got on very well for some time. A relative left him some money, and while this money lasted he did no work. Altogether he had been idle 18 months. She iiad asked him to go to work but he refused. He had now spent all the money which had been left him. Her husband was very fond of football, and used to at- tend football matches in Manchester and other places, Seven weeks ago he refused to give her any money, and on the following day he knocked her about. Defendant's brother and sister lived in the same house, and the sister was present when she was assaulted. He also assaulted her on a subsequent day, and his sister stopped him. Three weeks last Saturday he told her to go to her father for boots for the baby, and told her to leave him. She went to her father in Hirwain, but he was a widower in lodgings, and she was obliged to stav with friends. She had left^him on a previous occasion, but went back to him. When working de- fendant earned about 30s. a week as a collier. Mr T. Marchant Harries cross- examined witness with the view of showing that money had been given her to pav rent, etc., and she had not done so. There was about £ 30 debts owing now.—Defendant was called, and de- nied ever having struck his wife. He had had L134 after his uncle, but that was before he was married. It had all been spent now. He was for six months out of work and six months ill. He did not tell his wife to leave home. He simply told her she could do as she liked.—Daniel Isaac, Cwmdare, said he accompanied defendant to Hirwain to ask Mrs. Jones to come back home. She refused.—The Bench held that there was no desertion and dismissed the case. The best thing these two young people can do is to go back to each other."

Spying or Investigating? Charge of Sleeping in Cwmaman Mine. Stipendiary Indignant. Thomas O'Sullivan, 23 Weatherall Street, Aberdare, was summoned for a breach of the Coal Mines Act, the par- ticular offenc9\ being sleeping in the mine while in charge of machinery.— Mr Vi. Kenshole prosecuted for the Cwmaman Coal Co., and Mr. W. Thomas defended. Mr W. Hopkins, Merthyr, agent of the Enginemen, Stokers and Craftsmen's Association, was present with Mr. Thomas for the defence.—Henry Jones, 45 Glanrhyd, Cwmaman, deposed that he was em- ployed at CwmamVu on a coal-cutting machine. On the night of Jan. 11th he found himself short of blast, and he went to the engine-house, where de- fendant was in charge. He found de- fendant lying asleep' against the cylinder. Witness walked straight on to the compressor and put on more steam, and then woke defendant. De- fendant himself then put on more steam. That same day he reported the matter in the office.—Cross-exam- ined by Mr Thomas, witness admitted that he said nothing whatever to de- fendant about being asleep, and he did not say he was going to report him.— Mr. Thomas: Why Y—I did not intend report'ng him, and I thought it wise not to tell him "an:fthillg.-Stîpendiary: You ought to have told him about it. It is not fair to the man at all.—Mr W. Kenshole: Were you afraid of him in not telling him anything about sleep- ing?—Yes, 1 was, to say the truth.— Wilfred Heppell, agent to the Cwm- aman Colliery Co., said that defendant was supposed to enter the pressure of steam on a book every hour. Defend- ant's hook and the automatic record on the engine did not tally for 2 a.m. and a.m. on 'Jan. 12th. Defendant had been 10 hours off duty before starting the Monday night shift. He had worked 24 hours continuously before that.—Stipendiary: 24 hours at a stretch? What is your position at that collieryP-Agent in charge. Stipen- diary Do you expect to find a man very wakeful aftor working 24 hours? He had 10 hours interval before working the Monday night shift. That has been done on the change of shift to my knowledge for 10 years.—Stipendiary There are many things done which should not be done. Mr. Kenshole: After working the double shift he had 10 hours' interval.—Stipendiary: But the man had to get his meals and do other things in that time.—Mr. Ken- shole I wish I had 10 hours interval between each shift. (Laughter.)—Sti- pendiary 1 don't expect you work a '24 hours shift at a stretch any more than myself.—Cross-examined by Mr. Thomas, witness said that the man left work on Sunday morning at 7 o'clock, after being at his post for 24 hours.— Mr. Thomas: You have had prosecu- tions before for sleeping in the mine?— Yes.—Stipendiary Immediately fol- lowing this long shift "-A-lr. Thomas I don't know that.—The defendant was called and deposed that he had been employed in Cwmaman since last April. He had had 7 years' experience of machinery. On Sunday, Jan. 10th, he started his shift at 8 a.m. and did not linish till 8.30 the following morning. By the time he reached home it was 9.30, and he had to restart work again at 4.30 p.m. the same day. He saw the witness Henry Jones walk in the room and had a chat with him for near- Iv half-an-hour, and Jones did not men- tion a word about sleeping and did not say that he was going to report him. Jones was a complete stranger to him. -Mr W. Kenshole: Can you give us any reason why Jones should make up this story? No. Stipendiary: It might be to save his own face because of the smallness of the coal cut by him. I do not think it is fair to this man (de- fendant) at all. Here was an absolute stranger going into the engine room, and in order to account for his own de- ficiency goes and makes a complaint against the defendant.—Mr Kenshole .Jones went to investigate. Stipen- diary All the more reason why he should have spoken to the man at the time.—Mr. W. Kenshole: I quite ap- preciate that point, but the witness gave a reason for it. He was afraid.— Stipendiary: Tut, tut! I must say I do not attach any importance to that statement. It is a slander on defend- ant's character. And reallv„I don't attach any importance to Jones' evi- dence at all. It is not a nice way to get ulfa case against a respectable workman who has a clean record..He was spying on this man. Mr. Ken- shole He had cause to go there, be- cause the coal-cutter did not have suffi- cient blast.-The Bench dismissed the case. Case Adjourned.—Elizabeth Margar- ct Jones, 23 years of age, summoned her husband, Stanley Jones, for deser- tion.—Mr W. Thomas was for com- plainant, and Mr J. D. Thomas defend- ed.—Mr W. Thomas explained that the parties had been married 14 months, and the defendant had not yet found a home for his wife. They had been in lodgings in 5 different places. Mr J. D. Thomas said he had a complete answer to the charge.—The Stipendiary sug- gested that the case be adjourned for a month, and that an effort be made by defendant to find a house.—Mr J. D. Thomas consented to this, and agreed that the defendant should pay 10s. per week to his wife in the meantime. Transfer.—Mr W. Thomas applied for the transfer of the Penylan Inn, Aberaman, from the present tenant, Mr. Twigg, to Mr Rees Reynolds, Cefn- pennar Inn.—Granted.

Billiards. In connection with the Merthyr and District League a match was played at Treharris on Thursday as follows:- Scores: Aberdare: D. Williams, 200; T. J. Thomas, captain, 182; W. Mason, vice-captain, 200; Ted Harris, 200; Phil Morgan, 200; George Eynon, 200; J. Llewelyn, 200; J. Evans, 200; total, 1.582. Treharris: H. Phillips, 153; .0. Phillips, 200; J. Jones, 81; A. Rees, 129; W. Rees, 177; G. Edwards, 160; J. Jones, 94; B. Jones, 105; total, 1099.

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Haggar's Aberdare. Next Week: "The Adventures of Kathleen." It is astounding the interest that the public of Aberdare is taking in Old Haggar's trump card, The Trey ()'Hearts." This night (Thursday), Friday and Saturday, he is screening the second instalment of this wonderful serial film. The adventures, thrilling in the extreme, of Alan Law and his sweetheart Rose are something to be seen, and once seen never forgotten. As showing the tremendous excitement of this beautiful photo-play it may he remarked here that Miss Cleo Madison nearly lost her life whilst carrying out her part, and was only saved from drowning in the breakers of Coronado by a few seconds. Verily, truth is stronger than fiction. Every Thurs- day Old H:\ggar is showing this glor- ious cinema play, and every week be- comes more fascinating. Not content with this gigantic attraction, Old Haggar announces for next week another serial picture, entitled, The Adventures of Kathleen." 'Although, as in tk-3 case of The Trey O'Hearts," the story is a serial, each him is in it- self complete. The famous Selig Co. are the producers of this unrivalled picture, and there is not the slightest doubt that the marvellous adventures of Kathleen amid the gorgeous tropical scenery and wild animals will appeal to the natrons of the Market Street Picture-Play House. In addition to these tip-top stars, there are speciali- ties in Keystone comic, and also the great film, "Dolly of the Dailies."

'M Up and Down the Valley. ABERAMAN. ON FURLOUGH. Private Tom Reynold?, Curre Street, of the Royal Field Artillery, was home last week on furlough. He is in good health. The battalion is stationed at Brighton. He is a married man with six children. FLYING HANDICAP. There were over 130 entrants in the Flyin Billiard Handicap, which terminated last week at the Workmen's Institute. The winners were: 1st, David Evans; 2nd, H. A Howells; 3rd, Jack Jones. OBITUARY. Mrs. Gwenllian Hughes, wife of Mr. Daniel Hughes. King's Head Hotel, passed away on Sunday after a protracted illness, patiently borne. Deceased was a native of Abercynon, and was highly respected. She was in her 40th year, and leaves a husband, widowed mother (Mrs. J. Evans), and two sisters. MISSION SERVICES. During the week mission services are held at Beu- lah English Baptist Church. On Mon- day and Tuesday evenings the preacher was the Rev. D. G. Millar, Abercynon; Wednesday evening, the Rev. W. 1). Nicholas, Treharris. The Rev. E. C. Camble conducted the services, whilst [r. George Moses presided at the organ. BILLIARDS. — On Tuesday evening, at the Workmen's Institute, a billiard match in connection with the Y.M.C.A. (Industrial Department) Shield Com- petition took place between Aberaman Institute and Abercynon Institute. The scores were: Aberaman: Ted Harries, 200; Dai Williams, 200; Tom Thomas, 200; Evan Jones (captain), 200: Jack Llewelyn, 200; Phil Morgan, 200; total, 1,200. Abercynon: W. Rockey, 143; J. Williams (captain), 147; W. Car- butt, 130; T. Harrison, 109; R. Moses, 112; T. Roberts, 58; total, 699. The Aberamanites won by 501. Dai Williams ran out by a break of 62, the highest break of the evening. A PRETTY WEDDING was solemn- ised by the Vicpr of Aberaman at St. Margaret's Church on Wednesday, February 3rd. The contracting parties were Miss Emily Elizabeth Davies, second daughter of Ir. and Mrs. James Davies, 18 Oak Street. Aberdare, and [r. David J Lloyd Evans, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. D. Evans, Post Office, Manordeilo. The bride was attired in a navy costume trimmed with old gold Paisley facings. Owing to the indis- position of her father she was given away by her friend, Mrs. A. Jones. The bridesmaid, Miss Dolly Jones, was daintily attired in blue satin. The best man vas C.P.L. Edwin Wesley Jones. The bridegroom's brother, Mr. Albert Lloyd Evans, was also present. After the ceremony a sumptuous breakfast was partaken of at 57 Glamorgan Street. WEDDING. Private William Crumb, of the Grenadier Guards, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Crumb, Goose- berry Hill, and Miss Mary Richards, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Rich- ards, 12 Tanyard Place, were married at the Register Oijice, Merthyr, on Monday. The bride was neatly attired in a wedgewood blue dress, with a white hat trimmed with a white ostrich plume. She was given away by her father. She was attended by her sister, Mrs. Cadwaladr, whilst the best man was the bridegroom's brother, Mr. John Crumb. A reception was held at the bride's home. Among the guests were: Parents of bride and bridegroom; Mr. and Mrs. Cadwaldr, Mrs. Davies, Forge View; Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. Bishop, and 'Mrs. Robins. Private Crumb, who is I now home on furlough, rs stationed at Chelsea Barracks. The bride has two brothers serving the colours, viz, Private George Richards and Corporal W. J. Richards, both of the Royal Garrison Artillery, and stationed at Garrison Artillery, and stationed at Weymouth and Portsmouth respectively. LECTURE. — "Brassica family or cabbage tribe" was the subject of an instructive lecture delivered by Mr. W. Payne, gardener at Greenhill, on Tuesday evening to the Horticultural Society. Mr. A. J. Prince presided. The lecturer said that the cabbage was the most important product of the gar- den. It was to the Romans that we were indebted for its first cultivation in British gardens. A cabbage would grow under any circumstances, but to insure a good crop it was necessary to manure the soil well prior to planting. The lecturer dealt also on the diseases which attack this vegetable.—On the proposition of Mr. Tom Bowen, seconded by Mr. John Davies, gardener, a vote of thanks was accorded the lecturer. Mr. T. M. Lloyd proposed thanks to the chairman, which was seconded by Mr E. Smith. Several questions were asked and satisfactorily answered. The ap- pended took part in the discussion:- Messrs. E. D. Lewis, J. Lewis, G. L. Flanders, D. T. Price, T. M. Llcyd, J. Davies, W. J. Wells, and-the chairman.

ABERDARE. WE ARE acknowledged to be Special- ists in Ladies' Tailor-made Costumes. Our ranges this season consist of all the new Models with Medici Collars and Pleated Basques. See our Stock before you purchase.—J. M. Evans, London Warehouse, Aberdare. SEION (W.). This pulpit was occu- pied on Sunday morning by Mr. John Thomas Jones, Aberaman, and in the evening by the Rev. Llewelyn Morgan, Mountain Ash. FELLOWSHIP. On Monday even- ing at Carmel (B.) Fellowship Meeting a stimulating address was given by Mr. Coxon on "My Religion." An interest- ing discussion followed. The Rev. T. Edmunds, B.A., presided. I.O.G.T. On Friday evening the Pride of Aberdare Lodge was enter- tained to a lantern lecture on "A Lad from Tipperary." Mr. E. J. Thomas, I Cwmdare, was the lanternist, while Mr. I T. Beynon, Trecynon, gave the lecture. Bro. Tom James occupied the chair. BAND OF HOPE. On Monday evening before Trinity Band of Hope and its adult committee Mr. J. i). James gave his popular lecture on "My Life in Africa," which was illustrated by limelight views. There was also a good display of curious collected by the lecturer. Mr. Daniel Jones occupied the chair, while Mr. Cled Jones manipu- lated the lantern. CARMEL BAND OF HOPE. On Tuesday evening Mr. Morgan Parr pre- sided. The following contributed to the programme: Beatrice James, May Price, Lilian Rogers, Clifford Jones, Lily Jones, and Anna Dallimore and friend. Miss Mary Jones narrated the story of "Little Nannie." Miss M. Thomas presided at the organ, and Fred Couldrey was registrar. G.F. S. A social evening was held on Tuesday last at the National Schools by members of the G.F.S. After tea a concert was held, the follow- ing taking part in the programme: — Pianoforte solo, Jenny Jones; songs, Mary Roberts, Irene Alien, Irene Davies, and Doris Evans. Recitations, Lena Rees, Edith Lee, and Mary Roberts; pianoforte duet, May Hek and M. Jenkins; song and chorus, Miss S. Cole. The Rev. D. J. Wills occupied the chair. Afterwards dancing and games were indulged in. CHURCH MISSION. An entertain- ment and pancake supper were held at Green Street Mission on Monday. Mr. Ivett, the missioner, presided, and a good programme had been arranged. Mr. D. W. Williams, Aberdare, and Mr. J. Williams, Aberaman, gave solos. Mrs Winter, Mrs. Jones, and Miss Kitty Price also sang. Miss M. Powell and Miss Enid Lea gave violin duets, Miss Dorothy Jones accompanying. Mr. Pink gave a mandoline solo. fr. D. Davies, Mr. J. Williams, and Miss Edith Lee were the elocutionists. Miss A Thomas and a devoted band of workers gave tMir services at the tables. All the provisions were given free, with the result that the sum of £1 7s. was handed over to the mission, fund. SEND-OFF. On Tuesday evening last at the Memorial Hall a concert was held by the I.L.P. branch as a send-off to Councillor Idwal Thomas, Trecynon. Songs were given by Messrs. Gomer Key, Willie Davies, Johnny Edwards, Eben Edwards and others. Violin solos by Mr. Garfield Williams. Councillor Ed. Stonelake, ex-Guardian Idris Davies, Messrs. Matt Lewis, Isaac Griffiths, W. J. Edwards, and John Davies, attendance officer, spoke words of cheer, wishing the speedy return of Mr. Thomas in full possession of health and strength to renew his activities for the betterment of the workers in Aber- dare.—Mr. Thomas responded in grateful terms.—Mr. William Rogers, chairman of the branch, presided. Messrs. E. T. Edwards, A.L.C.M., Gadlys, and W. T. Williams, Aberaman, accompanied on the piano. Mr. Idris Davies' verses will appear in our next issue. C.Y.M.S.—At the Memorial Hall on Thursday a whist drive and dance were held under the auspices of the Catholic Young Men's Society and St. Agnes' Guild, which was a great success. Mr. L. Eschle discharged the duties of M.C. for the whist drive. The ladies' first j prize was won by Miss L. S. Morgan; 2nd, Miss Wyke and Miss # Morgan, equal. Gentlemen's first prize, Mr. Robins; 2nd, Mr. T. Maddox. The prizes were given by Mrs. L. Eschle, Mrs. Hurt, Mrs. (Dr.) Murphy, Cwmbach, and Father Sutherland. Mrs. L. Eschle presented the prizes to the winners. About 140 attended the dance. The duties of M.C. were carried out by Mr. J. Lenehan, and assisted by afcssrs, Glyn Jones and W. Brough. The Empire orchestra, under the conductor- ship of Mr. W. Carrol, provided dance music. Mr. Haydn Jones gave a few selections on the piano during an inter- val. The following ladies presided at the refreshment tables: -Mrs. Eschle, Mrs. Maddox, Mrs. Hurt, Mrs. Kear, Mrs. R. Griffiths, Mrs. Crowley, Mrs. Grubenman, Mrs. Jenkins, Mrs. White, Mrs. Beattie, Mrs Brough, Miss L. Williams, and the Misses Brough. The hall was tastefully decorated by Miss L. Williams. The proceeds were de- voted to the St. Agnea' Guild Sewing Class, who during the past months have been busy making woollen garments for the soldiers and sailors, and also to help the C.Y.M.S. fund. The secretary was Mr. R. F. Carr.

CWMDARE. TEMPERANCE.— Councillor W. M. Llewelyn, M.E., presided over alarge audience at Elim Chapel on Monday, under the auspices of the local Good Templars. In his opening address the chairman said that he was a total ab- chairman said that he was a total ab- stainer of 27 years' standing. He con- sidered Adam's ale the only safe drink, and one productive of physically and moral efficiency. The strong should ab- stain if only to help the weak. The Army realised the value of total abstin- ence, but legislation in this matter was not drastic enough. Not long ago he accosted in Cardiff an erstwhile school-fellow of his, who was now a drunken navvy. "Don't speak to me; it is all through drink was the remark of this reprobate.—The Rev. E. Burges, Mountain Ash, gave an address. He said that intemperance was one of the best servants of his Satanic Majesty. The Licensed Victuallers referred to their business as "The Trade," and at election times their motto was "Our Trade our politics." But genuine trade did not interfere with the progress of the people in temporal, moral, or re- ligious affairs. He concluded with an impassioned appeal to all to save the rising generation by means of good ex- I ample.—Miss Thomas gave a recitation, and Miss Winnie Jones sang a 0010.- The Rev. T. Powell, in moving a vote of thanks to the speaker and chairman, was proud to see the "House of Llew- elyn giving such support to the cause of Temperance, and such a striking and powerful example to the workmen.— The Rev. Joseph Jones seconded the pro- position.-The chairman, in responding, thanked the artistes for their share in the programme.—The Rev. E. Burges acquiesced.

HIRWAIN. STOP COUGHING.—Reynolds, R.C. i Cough Remedy will cure that Cough. Is. per bottle from Reynolds, Chemist, Hirwain. A. J. PADDOCK wishes to announce that he has now opened a branch shop in Cross Street with a nne selection of Baths, Lavatories, Gasfittings, and all Sanitary Goods, and where all orders for repairs, etc., may be sent. MOTOR CYCLES, purchased by instal- ments, at cash prices.-Parker Bros., Aberdare. SOAR Y.P.S. On Monday eveiying j last Mr Henry Lloyd (Ab Hevin), Aber- dare, delivered a very striking and interesting lecture on "Rowland Hughes." PROMOTION. — Dispatch Rider Griffith George John has been promoted to the rank of Corporal. He has been stationed at Porthcawl and Aber- gavenny. His Hirwain chums still wish him further success. THE BELGIANS. On Tuesday the local Belgian Refugees, accompanied by Mrs. A. Cornish, visited the Hir- wain Depot of the Gloucester Wagon Co. The visitors were shown around the I works by Mr. Albert Cornish, manager. They were extremely pleased with the welcome accorded them. FOOTBALL. At Hirwain on Satur- day the Aberaman British met the Hir- wain Coronation Elevens. Mr. Watkin Jenkins had charge of the whistle. They scored a goal apiece, Willie Smith being the local scorer. The Hirwaini'tes were: Goal, Harold Jones; full-back, Harry Farley; half-backs, W. G. Harris, .Jack Hicks, and J. Sedgemore; forwards, W. Smith, Michael Burke, Tom Burke, Edward Thomas, and W. Richards. A PRETTY WEDDING was solemn- ised at St. Lleurwg's Church on Mon- day last. The contracting parties were P.C. Charles Price, of the Breconshire Constabulary, and Miss Elizabeth Jones, of Tynewydd Farm. The Vicar officia- ted. The bride, who was attired in a brown satin dress, was given away by fr. F. Bannister. She was attended by Mrs. Beatrice Bannister, who wore a silver grey costume, with a white hat trimmed with an ostrich feather. Mr. James Bannister was the best man. The bride carried a bouquet of white lilies, and the bridesmaid a bouquet of roses, the gifts of the bridegroom. LUMBAGO, Backache, cured by Backache Banishers. Successful Kidney Pill at last. In bottles. lB. from Reynolds. Chemist, Hirwain. INTERMENT: The remains of the late Mrs. Jane Powell, Glamorgan Cottage, were interred at Penderyn Cemetery on Wednesday. Bethel (C.M.) Church was represented by the deacons. Deceased's favourite hymns "were sung by Bethel Choir. The Rev. H. T. Stephens, Carmel, Trecynon, officiated. He referred to deceased's beautiful, sterling character. The chief mourners were: Rev. Watkin D Powell. Llan- dudno. son; Mr. John T. Powell, Hirwain. son; Mr. and Mrs. Howell Powell, Hirwain, son; Miss Janet Enid •Jenkins, adopted grand-daughter; Master David John Powell, grandson; Mrs. ltttvh Watkins, Cwmpark, sister- in-law Mrs. E. G. Thomas Cwmpa.rk, niece; Mrs. Watkin D. Watkins, Hir- I wain. niece. Several beautiful floral tributes were sent. A MEMORIAL SERVICE in respect of the late Guardian David Evans, J.P.. was held at Bethel Welsh C.M. Church on Sunday evening last, when the Rev. John Morgan, of Bryn Seion,

*Bt:RN&NT INTERMENT. The funeral of Mrs. Mary Ann Hopkins, 2 Office Houses, Abernant. relict of the late John Hop- kins, tailor, Aberdare, took place on Wednesday, February 10th, at Aberdare Cemetery. The deceased was 75 years of age. She leaves three sons, four e daughters, 41 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. The chief mourn- ers were: Messrs. William, David, and Samuel Hopkins, sons; Marshall Price, Mountain Ash, and William Davies, sons-in-law; D. J. Hopkins and Walter Hopkins, T. J. Hopkins and Sam Hop- kins, W. J. Price and A. G. Price, Cyril Hopkins and Evan Hopkins, grand- children; Mrs. Smart, sister, and George Smart, grandson. The officiating minis- ter was the Vicar of Aberdare.

GADLYS. OBITUARY. On Wednesday, February 17th, Colin, the i-fon of Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Powell, Post Office, passed away at the age cf 4 years. We sympathise with the parents in their bereavement.

TRECYNON. IF YOU have occasion 'to go in Mourn- ing, we hold a very fine selection of Black Hats and Black Tailor-made Costumes from 19s lid. to 84s. Wo stock extra small sizes and extra out sizes,—J. M. Evans, London Warehouse, Aberdare. SILOH BAND OF HOPE. — On Wednesday night, February 10th, the Rev. Cynog Williams delivered a' power- ful and convincing speech at the above chapel, before a good audience, mostly young people. He dwelt primarly on the destruction Wrought by the drink traffic. At the close 42 came forward to sign the pledge—a good start for the Band of Hope. The pastor of the church presided. ROME. A rare treat was enjoyed by a large congregation at Siloh on Thursday night, when the Rev. Sulgwyn Davies gave a very interesting and in- structive lecture on "The Sights and Scenes of the Eternal City," which ho visited a few years ago. He gave a vivid description, and related the history of some of the massive buildings, grand monaments, and ancient ruins. The lantern was manipulated by Mr. David Evans, Wellington Street. Mr. J'enkin Williams was chairman.

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GLYN NEATH. MOTOR CYCLES, purchased by instal- ments, at cash prices.—Parker Bros., Aberdare. OBfTUARY. Mrs. Kemys, wife of Mr. William Kemys, late Penygraig Farm, passed away on Sunday. We sympathise with Mr. Kemys and family. SOCIAL. On Tuesday evening last at the Church Hall, under the auspices of the Glyn Neath Debating Society, a social was held, when a large numl>er attended. Several members of the society gave addresses. SOCIAL. A social was held on Thursday at Mr. Nelson's Refreshment Rooms, when Host and Hostess Nelson catered. Miss Martha Williams (Megan Nedd) gave selections on the piano. ADDOLDY. On Sunday evening the I Rev. D. Tegfan Davies, pastor, de- livered all impressive sermon to the ehihlren of the Sunday School, taking ¡ as his text the first portion of the Lord's Prayer. Mr. D. Druid Jones was tho wrecentor. and Mr. Samuel Weaver, I L.T.S.C.. presided at the organ. INTERMENT. On Thursday the I remains of Mrs. Phillips, late of Glyn Neath, were brought from Aberavon to Glyn Neath, and interred at Bethel Baptist Churchyard. She was the widow of the late Mr. Thomas 4Phillips. The Revs. D. Hughes, Bethania; D. Glannedd Williams, and two ministers from Aberavon took part in the ob- sequies. All of them spoke highly of Mrs. Phillips' sterling character. The Rev. T. Carmen Harries was' absent through illness. Deceased leaves several sons, one of them being Mr. David Phillips (Dewi o'r Glyn), the well- known chaired bard. INTERMENT. On Thursday the interment of Mrs. Sarah Taylor, Maes y Dyffrvit, took place. The cortege left Glyn Neath by the mid-day trdin for Merthyr, where it was met by a large number. The burial took place at Pant Cemetery, Dowlais. The Rev. T. C. Harries, Bethel, officiated at the house and the Rev. T. Williams, C.M., Briton Ferry, at the cemetery. The chief mourners were: Husband; Messrs. E. J. Evans, Samuel Evans, David Evans, Brinley Evans, brothers; Mrs. M. G. Rowlands, Misses Gladys Evans and Miriam Evans. sisters; Messrs. Evan Evans, Pendarren; Isaac Thomas, Troedyrhiw; David Thomas, Pen- darren; M. G. Rowlands, Y-tradgyD- lais; Willie Taylor, Neath; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Taylor, Resolven; Alfred Taylor, Oxford; Frank Taylor, Glya Neath; Willie Morgan, Phillip Wil- liams, Edward Williams, and D. Pugh. Williams. Dowlais. Wreaths were seirb by: Husband and children; sisters and brothers; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Taylor; Mr. and Mrs. Willie Tavlor; Mr. and Mrs. Absalom, Glyn Neath; Arthur Leach, English C.M. Church, and Mr. and Mrs. Palmer, Oxford.

CWMGWRACH. PERSONAL. We welcome the return to our midst of Mr. J. Jones, who has bee 1 appointed station master here. Mr. Jones was previously employed here as a clerk. He was last employed as clerk at the Aberdare G.W.R. Station. TEMPERANCE. — We are informed that the G.W.R. Temperance Union in- tend opening a branch here. Several members have been enrolled, during the past few weeks. The local secretary is [r. David Davies, signalman. Printed and Pnhliihed at their Printing Works, 19 Cardiff Street, Aberdare, In the County of Glamorgan, by tbt. Proprietors, W, Pugh and J. s Rowlands.

CWMBACH. WEDDING. On Saturday last a pretty wedding was solemnised at the Merthyr Register Office by Mr. E. K. Thomas, deputy registrar The con- tracting parties were Miss Emily Davies, daughter of the late Mr. David Davies, Bridge Road, and Mr. William Edwin Griffiths. Also present at the wedding were Miss S. J. Bufton and Mr. John RON>rt«- DEATH AND INTERMENT. Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Williams, wife of Mr. William Williams, of Greenfield Terrace, passed away on Thursday morning last at the age of 45. The interment took place at the Aberdare Cemetery on Mon- day, when the Vicar of Aberdare officiated, assisted by Mr. Mellor, missioner A short service was held at St. Mary. Magdalene's Church. Hymns were sung, and the "Dead March was played by Miss M. Jones, the organist. The bearers were: Messrs. Tom Ford, W. P. Jones, Nicholas Jones, William J. Rees, Ben Evans, and David Morgan. Tho chief mourners were: Husband; Leslie Williams, son; Messrs. William Davies, Henry Davies, Glyn Neath; David Thomas Davies, Ynysboeth; James Davies, Skewen; John Davies and Charles Davies, Glyn Neath, brothers; Albert Davies, Aber- nant; Willie Davies, Ynysboeth, nephews; James Thomas, Aberaman; Thomas Thomas, Glyn Neath, cousins; P.C. George and W. Jones, Godreaman, cousins. Floral tributes were given by: (1) Church members; (2) family, and (3) friends. SOCIAL. On Tuesday last a social was held, in connection with St. Mary Magdalene's Church, at the National Schools, when the principal guests were Mr. Mellor, the missioner, and Mrs Mellor. At the tables were: Misses Joiie. Greenfield Terrace, assisted by Misses Daisy. Evans and Nancy Rich- ards; Mrs. David Jones and Mrs. D. C. Jones, assisted by Mrs. Pearce; Mrs. E. England, assisted by Miss Eunice Bufton. The cutters, etc., were: Mrs. W. Evans, Mrs. David G. Pugsley, Mrs. H. Beck, Mrs A. V. A. Jarman, Mrs. Richards, and Miss M. J. Pugsley. Also assisting were: Messrs. A. Sweet. David G. Pugslev, Watkin Jones, David J. Jarman. Thomas Jones, Harry Mor- gan, and David C. Jones. The follow- ing present at the dance:- Messrs. E. J. Collins, G. Morris, T. Williams, Evan George, Dan Jones, Jack Bevan, Morgan Jenkins, Fred Morris, W. Morris, T. L I Bebb, T. J. Joi,es, W. L. Davies, N. J. Morris. Geo. Williams. Private Morgan Lloyd, Messrs. David M. Jones, Bertie Griffiths, Thomas W. Pugsley. Ernie Pugsley, AV. T. Protheroe, Daniel Protheroe, D. James, J. M. S. James, A. Curnow, W. Thomas, Dan Curnow. P. Jones, Evan C Jones, Ed. Edwards, Richard Griffiths, J. H. Williams, B. Walters, E. E. James..Toe Lewis, W. J. Wil- liams, E. Williams,) T. Davies, Eli •Tones, S. Davies, T. Williams, Haydn Palmer. W. Morris, J. Curnow. Ben Langford, Ted James, George Maggs, George Panniers, Misses Annie Jones, Edith Jones, Lil PaNniers, Mrs W. .Panniers, Misses Diana Davies, M. J. Lewis, Kate Lewis, Elie Lloyd, Jenny Llovd. Ethel Jones, Rose Beck, May Williams, M. Perrett, Maggie Phillips, M. J. Pugsley, E. A. James, Mrs. J. M. S. James, Misses May Morris, Jessie Maclean, Beatrice Morgan, Miss Wil- liams, Miss Humphreys, Misses S. E. Hughes, M. A. Nawton, J. Evans, May Ford, S. J. Griffiths, Olwen James, Katie Jortes, "Mabel Jones. Hilda Evans. The M.C. was Mr. Will Panniers, and the accompanist was Miss May Lewis.

Trecynon, officiated. The text was Matthew 25. 21, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant," etc. The minister stated that the "Father of the Board of Guardians" had not worked for self- gratification, but for the welfare of Bethel Church and the cause of re- ligion. As a Sunday School teacher and superintendent he was a pattern for all. For the last ten years he had been ab- sent only once, and that was the occa- sion of attending a preaching service When visiting Hirwain as a student at Trevecca College he (the preacher) had particularly noted Mr. Evans' punctu- ality and earnestness at all meetings. He had served well the poor of the district on the Merthyr Board of Guardians.—Pathetic references were also made to the late Mrs. Herbert Richards and the late Mrs. Jane Powell, two faithful attendants at Bethel.