The Aberdare Leader

TRECYNON. ARTIFICIAL TEETH.—Mr. P. Rake •'tends Mr. Berry's (Hairdrepper), Tie- t 'iion, every Monday tivm t" 8 p.m visited at "Wll hiiiiu*, ir desireti BRYN SEION (C.M.). The Rev. R. Roberts, Glyncorrwg, late of Cwm- bach, preached at this church on Sun- day last. WEDDING. On Saturday last, before the Deputy-registrar, Mr. E. R. Thomas, a very pretty motor wedding took place at the Register Office, Merthyr, the contracting parties being Miss Hannah Eynon, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Eynon, Gwalia, Penybryn Street, Gadlys, and Mr. Samuel Griffiths, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Griffiths, 39 Mill Street, Tre- cynon. The bride's wedding dress was navy blue costume, with a white leg- born hat trimmed with an ostrich feather. The wedding party included Mies Harriet Forey, Earl Grey Inn, Llwydcoed, and Mr. Dan Harries, Cwm- "dare, to whom was entrusted the duties of best man; also Mr. Jack Richards and Mr. George L. Eynon (brother), who l>aV6 the bride away. A very sumptuous breakfast was partaken of at the bride's Parents' home, to which a goodly num- ber of friends sat, including Mr. and • Mrs. F. W. Forey. Numerous wedding Presents were received. Later on in the (J cty the wedded couple left Aberdare for Weston, where the honeymoon is being spent. The bride's travelling dress was a grey costume. CONCERT. At the Public Hall on Thursday a grand concert was given by the Abercwmboi Royal National Prize Boys' Party (winners at the Aber- gavenny National Eisteddfod), assisted by the following artifites-.—Soprano, Master Emlyn Davies, Aberaman; con- tralto, Miss May Phillips, Cwmaman; tenor, Mr. Mog. J. Edwards, Mountain Ash; bass, Mr. D. Pennar Williams, Mountain Ash; pennillion, Miss Nellie Jones, Cwmaman, and Master D. M. Rees, Abercwmboi. Elocutionist, Mr. Ben Davies, Mountain Ash. The con- ductor was Mr. J. Eiddig Davies. Ac- companist, Miss A. M. Phillips, A.L.C.M. The chairman was Mr. C. Kenshole (High Constable). The pro- ceeds were in aid of Llwydcoed Band Funds. The programme was as follows: "Soldiers' Chorus," by the Boys' Choir. Song, "Beneath the Union Jack, Mr. Pennar Williams. Song, "King's Own," Miss Phillips. Recitation, "Belgian Exiles," Mr. Ben Davies. Song, "Gal- Wad y Tywysog," Mr. Edwards (en- cored). "Cambria's War Song," Master Emlyn Davies (encored). Pennillion Were sung by Miss Nellie Jones and Master D. M. Rees. Song, "Darlun fy Mam," Master John Morse. Chrous, '^Comrades," Boys' Choir. Song, Fechgyn Cymru," Mr. Pennar Wil- liams. Recitation, "Y Tren," Mr. Ben Davies. Song, "Fy Ngwlad," Miss Phillips. Duett, Mr. Williams and Miss Phillips. Song, "Gwlad y Delyn," Master Emlyn Davies. Song, "The Last Watch," Mr. Edwards. Chorus, Welsh Airs, by the Choir. The secretary was Mr. Rees T. James. A vote of thanks to the choir was proposed by Mr. J. E. F. Hodges, and seconded by Mr. E. Moses, Llwydcoed. Mr. R. T. James proposed thanks to the chairman, and Mr. Watkins, Llwydcoed, seconded.

CADLYS. f A. D. JONES, Duke Street, Aberdare, for Wolf Lightweights. THE LARGEST SELECTION of Wall- Paper in South Wales is to be had at Emrys Evans', Victoria Square. Now is the time to buy, as prices are rapidly rieing. OMISSION. — Amongst the mourners at the funeral of the late Mr. Amos Thomas last week were Mrs. Reynolds, Brynteg, cousin, and Mr. Tom James, fYlorstown, nephew. OBITUARY. On Thursday last the -remains of the late Mr. Caleb Edwards, Ann Street, were interred at the Aber- dare Cemetery. The mourners were: First coach, Mrs. Edwards, daughter- in-law; Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Edwards, grandchildren; E. Edwards, great- grandchild; Mrs. M. Edwards, Tylors- town, daughter-in-law, and Mrs. Morris, Ferndale, niece; 2nd coach, Mrs. Davies, Tylorstown, grand-daughter; Mrs. Phillips, Gorseinon; Mrs. John, Godre- aman, nieces, and Mrs. Griffiths, Ox- ford Street. Following the hearse were: Messrs. C. J. Edwards, grandson; T. Morris and W. Edwards, Ferndale; Tom Morgan, Cwmdare; Tom Morris and Morgan Meredith, nephews. The Revs. Morgan Meredith, nephews. The Revs. D. Hopkin, B.A., and D. Baseett officiated. The deceased, who had Reached the age of 84 years, hailed from Penbrokeshire, but had lived in Aber- dare for over 50 years. He was a mem- ber of Noddfa (B.) Church.

ABERDARE. LIGHT-WEIGHT Motor Cycles, 10s. Per week.—Parker Bros., Aberdare. ARTIFICIAL TEETH.-Mr. P. Rake attends Mr. Berry's (Hairdresser'). Tre- "vnnn, every Monday from 2 to 8 p.m. 'vitients visited at own home, if desired. MASSAGE. Mr. A. E. Whittle, 11 Gloster Street, the well-known masseur and bonesetter, continues to treat Patients for massage. Among his clientele are many distinguished people in Aberdare and district who have been treated successfully by him. BETHANIA (C.M.). The pulpit at this church on Sunday last was occupied by the Rev. James Evans, Birmingham. MILITARY. Mr. Francis, formerly a traveller for Messrs. Cattell at Aber- dare, has joined the R.A.M.C. He is quartered at Cardiff, and will shortly proceed to Northampton. ST. ELVAN'S. At this church on Sunday morning the Te Deum was sung to Helmore in E flat. The Bene- dictus was chanted. The Vicar preached. At the evening service the Canticles were chanted, and the Rev. D. J. Wills, M.A., occupied the pulpit. PERSONAL. Aberdare people will be interested to learn that some of the Presbyteries of North Wales and the English border have nominated the Rev. R. R. Roberts, B.A., Chester, formerly of Trinity English C.M. Church, for the vacant principalship of Bala C.M. College. ILLNESS. — We regret to note that Mr. George Thomas, College Street, traffic inspector on the T.V.R., has been indisposed for some time. He has sought change and recuperation in various places, and is now home again, still feeling very weak. We sincerely trust that Mr. Thomas will soon be re- stored to his former health and activity. ST. MARK'S. At this mission on Sunday evening last the service was conducted by Mr. W. H. Templeman, who also gave an address from Psalm 126. 6. The speaker made a reference to lIe late missioner, Mr. GeorgS Brown, who had fallen on the battlefield. He was a humble spirit, which was in the sight of God of great price. He was not a great speaker, but a great doer. GARDENING. On Saturday last the members of the Aberdare Garden- ers' Society paid a visit to Blaengwawr House, the residence of Mr. David Wil- liams. Notwithstanding the heavy rain there was a good attendance. The mem- bers were delighted with the fine dis- play of sweet peas and roses, and with all the other flowers, vegetables, and fruit trees, which were in the best of condition. Mr. Gerrish read a very interesting paper on the cause and prevention of blight in broad beans. The members were kindly provided with light refreshments by Mr. Williams. A vote of thanks to Mr. Williams was proposed by Mr. Gerrish, and seconded by Mr. Buckingham. GUILD FESTIVAL. — On Sunday afternoon last the annual Guild Ser- vice was held at St. Elvan's Church. The choirs of the town churches were combined, and at the outset the vast congregation sang the National An- them. After prayers the Vicar preached an appropriate sermon from the text, Called to be Saints." Afterwards a procession of the choirs, lay readers, clergy and the Vicar took place to the well-known hymni "Onward Christian Soldiers," sung to "St. Gertrude." All the banners of the different Guilds were carried in the procession. An impressive service concluded with the singing of "All people that on earth do dwell." The offertory was given to the Renovation Fund of the Parish Church. TRINITY. — The preacher at Trinity English C.M. Church on Sunday was Mr. A. Jenkins, B.A., the pastor's brother. Mr. Jenkins is a ministerial student who is now with the Army. He appeared in the pulpit on Sunday in a R.A.M.C. uniform. At the evening service he preached from Joshua 3. 4, "Ye have not passed this way hereto- fore." The life, he said, that we lived now could never be repeated. We would never have an opportunity to rectify a past error. We were now beginning to realise the greatness of the adventure of this war, and to what a test our faith was put. He believed that there would be no mafficking when this war would be over. Every other dwelling would be the home of a believer, and we would thank God for some means to solemnise us, to check frivolity. Let us all re- spond to the ideal of the Christian life. INTERMENT. The remains of the late Mrs. C. Morgan, wife of Mr. Isaac D. Morgan, Solicitor, were laid to rest in the Aberdare Cemetery on Saturday last. The deceased lady was 27 years of age, and was a faithful member of Bethel (B.), Abernant, where she had a large circle of intimate friends. The Rev. B. Williams, pastor of Bethel, officiated at the house, and was assisted at the graveside by the Revs. James Griffiths, Calfaria; William Davies, M.A., Bethania, and Hugh Evans. The following were the chief mourners: First coach, Husband; Mrs. S. Butler, mother; Mr. James Butler, brother; Mr. John Morgan, father-in-law; Miss Agnes Morgan, sister-in-law, and Mr. James Campbell, grandfather; 2nd coach, Mr. and Mrs. John Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. Ivor Rees, and Mr. and Mrs. E. Jones, sisters and brothers-in- law; 3rd coach, Mrs. Walter Morgan, aunt; Miss Agnes Hannah Thomas, cousin; Mrs. D. Campbell, Mrs. H. Harris, aunts; Mr. David Rees and Mr. William Campbell, uncles; 4th coach, Messrs. Tom and John Rees and Leonard Campbell, cousins; Mrs. William Campbell and Mrs. H. Cooper; 5th coach, Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Gronow, Pontycymmer; Mrs. and Miss Saunders, Brynmenyn, and Mr. D. Campbell; 6th coach, Messrs. Walter Morgan, D. W. Morgan, D. J. Thomas, H. Harris, and D. Howells; 7th coach, Messrs. Isaac Walters. J. Walters, Aberaman; Wil- liam Watkins, Mountain Ash; Miss Margaret Ann Lewis, and Miss Lilian Lewis, cousins. Floral tributes were sent by: (1) Husband; (2) Walter; (3) Father and family; (4) Sam Jones' em- ployees; (5) Miss Davies, friend; (6) Bethel Sunday School; (7) Calfaria Sunday School; (8) Doris and Ken Ericker; (9) Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Pen- twyn Farm; (10) Cousin Gwyneth Mor- gan. Among those present we noticed: Messrs. Joshua Davies, John Mills (Tarianydd), D. P. Jones. Timothy Davies, B.A., David Griffiths, John Christmas, Daniel Jones, Beddoe Stephens, William Davies, Jonah Davies, Ernie V. Rosser, John Jones, David Beddoe, Mr. Bevan, and Mr. Phillips. Messrs. John Morgan and Son (Aberdare), Ltd., were the undertakers.

CWMBACH. A. D. JONES, Duke Street, Aberdare, for Rudge Multi. THE PULPIT of Bryn Seion (Cong.) Chapel was on Sunday last occupied by Mr. Evans, a student at Carmarthen College. DEATH. Mrs. Polly Rees, wife of Mr. William J. Rees, of 8 Philip Row, passed away on Friday evening last. Much sympathy is felt with the hus- band and four children. THANKS. Private David E. Bufton, of the 5th Welsh Bantam Battalion, stationed at Porthcawl, has written expressing thanks to the pastor and members of Bryn Seion Congregational Chapel for the Bible he had received from them. DEATH AND INTERMENT. Eddie James, aged four years, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Taliesyn James, of 7 Sion Place, passed away at the Merthyr Infirmary on Saturday morning. The interment took place at the Aberdare

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ABERAMAN. A. D. JONES, Duke Street, Aberdare, for Ixion Lightweights. NOW is the time to buy Wallpaper at original prices. Do not delay, as prices are rapidly advancing.—Emrys Evans, Victoria Square, Aberdare. WAR NEWS. Trooper Jack Phillips, 4th Hussars, stationed at Curragh Camp, in a letter to a local pal, states that they are now preparing for the July military sports. He is training in tent-pegging. MILITARY. Private Will Davies, R.F.A., is home on furlough.—Private David George, S.W.B., writing from Aldershot to his brother, Tom George, Regent Street, states that be is well, and likes military life. MUNITION VOLUNTEER. Arthur Trevor Morris, the youngest son of Mrs. and Mr. Arthur Morris, plumber, 37 Lewis Street, formerly of Duke Street, Aberdare, has had employment as a sheet metal worker in a munition factory in Bermondsey, London. Trevor is only 20 years of age. He left on Mon- day amidst the good wishes of a large day amidst the good wishes of a large circle of friends. i SUCCESS. Guardian D. J. Phillips has passed the general managers' course examination held at Cardiff under the auspices of the Co-operative Union. Mr. Phillips is the only student from Wales to pass. He is also the teacher of the Salesmen's Class held locally under the auspices of the Co-op. Union, and is to be congratulated on the results of this course, 21 out of 23 students having passed. OBITUARY. We extend our deep sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Isaac John Bowen, 8 Mason Street, on the death of their five months old child, Taliesyn, which occurred on Wednesday. The in- terment took place on Saturday at the Aberdare Cemetery. Mr. T. G. Lee (E.W.) conducted the obsequies. The mourners were: Messrs. David Bowen, uncle; William David Bowen, brother; Tom Williams, and Private David Rees Jones, R.F.A., uncles. Mr. Isaac Bowen (father), is now at the Merthyr Infirm- ary, having undergone an operation. We wish him a speedy recovery. WAR NEWS. Private Alfred Oliver, 3rd Welsh, has been home on furlough prior to his departure for the firing line. He has a wife and three children at 34 George Street, Aberaman. He is a son-in-law to Mr. and Mrs. W. Edmunds, 29 Regent Street. Private Oliver left on Tuesday for Cardiff.—Private Will Davies, Royal Engineers, stationed at Cardiff, is now home. He has a wife and children at Cardiff Road.—Sergeant Emrys James, Gwawr Street, of the R.A.M.C., stationed at Portland; Private D. J. Llewelyn, R.F.A., sta- tioned at Salisbury, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Llewelyn, Jubilee Road, and Private Joseph Bowen, R.F.A., stationed at Salisbury, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bowen, Brook Street, have been home. The last-named two will shortly leave for France. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The second of the series of visits to local gardeners, organised by the Society, took place on Thursday evening last to Glandare, the residence of Mrs. Rees. Mr. Whiting, the gardener, acted as guide. The lily pond was the chief attraction for the visitors. Another great attraction was the fine display of roses. Thousands bloomed forth in numerous shades. The kitchen garden was in a healthy state, and the glass house with its variety of plants in bloom was an interesting spectacle. Mr. A. 0. Hughes, P.D. Surveyor, moved a hearty vote of thanks to Mrs. Rees for her kind permission to visit the gar- dens. Mr. John Davies, gardener, seconded. Both eulogised the gardener for the splendid produce. Mr. Whiting, in responding, hoped that the visit had proved an educative one to all. ACCIDENT. Whilst following his employment at the Aberaman Colliery on Friday last James Davies, son of Mrs. Davies, 18 Hill Street, and brother to Councillor D. E. Davies, was seriously injured about the back through a stone falling on him. No bones have been broken; he suffers chiefly from internal injuries. Mr. Davies but re- cently got married. We wish him a speedy recovery. A SPECIAL MEETING of the Wo- men's Co-op. Guild was held on Wed- nesday, June 23rd, Mrs. M. H. Evans in the chair. The chief subject was the consideration of the National Care of Maternity. The establishment of schools for mothers and infant consulta- tions is a scheme whereby the large number of uninsured mothers may benefit. Much sickness and trouble in after life is due to neglect during child life-generally through lack of know- ledge. This scheme provides a doctor, and fortunately in Aberdare we have a lady doctor, from whom any nursing and expectant mother could get advice. The Guild is looking forward to this scheme being started in Aberdare. The following resolution was passed, and will be sent to the President of the Local Government Board and the local M.P.'s:—"That the Cwmbach branch of .the Women's Co-op. Guild desires to see the Notification of Births Act so amended (1) to give local authorities full power (under the Local Govern- ment Board) to make arrangements for the care of the health of expectant and nursing mothers and children under school age, and (2) to make its adoption universal." OBITUARY. We regret to chronicle II the death of Mrs. Emily Cantwell, wife of Mr. John Cantwell, 13 Cobden Street, which occurred on Tuesday, June 22nd, after a protracted illness. Deceased, who was a native of Devonshire, was 56 years of age, and was highly re- spected. She leaves a husband, and also two sons who are now serving their country. The interment took place on Saturday at the Aberdare Cemetery. Father Sutherland performed the obsequies. The principal mourners were: --First coach, Mrs. Mary Cant- well, daughter-in-law; Mrs. W. James, Bernice Williams, Mrs. Elizabeth Wil- liams, Mrs. Goldberg and Miss Gold- berg; 2nd coach, Mrs. James Parring- ton and mother; Mrs. Hudds, Ponty- pridd; Mrs. Collins and daughter-in- law. Following the hearse were: Husband; Privates Frank Cantwell, Welsh Guards, and Will Cantwell, Shropshire Light Infantry, sons; Messrs. W. James, Will James, Max Goldberg, A. Davies and James James. The bearers were the Corporal and six soldiers engaged at the P.D. Washery.

CODREAMAN. I THE INTERMENT of the mortal re- mains of Emlyn Morgan, youngest son I of Mr. and -Airs. W. R. Morgan, Godre- aman Post Office, took place on Satur- day last at the Aberdare Cemetery. The Rev. T. Thomas officiated. The appended were the mourners: First coach, Parents; Misses Ceinwen and Annie Mor'an, sisters; Mrs. A. Morgan, grand- mother; Mr. David Rees, friend; 2nd coach, Messrs. D. Morgan, W. J. Owen, D. Owen, and J. Williams, uncles; 3rd coach, Messrs. Tom Morgan, J. Morgan, G. Flanders, and D. W. Evans, cousins; 4th coach, Mr. D. Jones, Councillor E. Jones, and Mr. J. Jones, King Street, uncles.

CWMAMAN. PRICES rapidly rising. Now is the time to buy Wallpaper at original prices.—Emrys Evans, Aberdare. AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SO. CIETY. Two interesting and instruc- tive demonstrations on "Retouching" and "Working up the print" were given on Wednesday evening last at the local Institute by Messrs. Chorley and Gillett, of Cardiff. Mr. Gillett showed the great advantages which would accrue from a -slight knowledge of retouching, thereby improving the negative considerably.—Mr. Chorley, who dealt with the working up of the print, demonstrated clearly how simple it was to improve a picture by the obli- teration of unsightly objects. Both gentlemen were heartily thanked, on the proposition of Mr. J. Lloyd, Brynhyfryd, seconded by Mr. Parr. Several of the members spoke highly of the lectures and demonstrations, which they had so greatly enjoyed. The chairman was | Mr. Thomas B. Morgan. I

Vale of Neath News. ULYN,NEATH. LIGHT-WEIGHT Motor Cycles, 7s. 6d. per week.-Parker Bros., Aberdare. PULPITS. On Sunday last the Rev. D. Adams, wernllwyn, Dowlais, occupied the pulpit of Addoldy.—At Capel y Glyn the Rev. E. Wern Wil- liams, Hirwain, preached. OBITUARY. We regret to an- nounce the death of John Weeks, for many years a gardener in the employ of the late Mr. Edmond Jones and Mrs. Jones, of the Fforest Legionis, Pont- neathvaughan. The deceased had also worked at Nantmelyn, Cwmdare. After Mrs. Jones left the Fforest he went to stay with his friends, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Heydon, Pontneathvaughan, where he passed away on Friday week. He was 81 years of age. On the follow- ing Tuesday the interment took place at Ebenezer Graveyard, when the Rev. D. Glannedd Williams officiated. Mrs. Jones, Ysguborfawr, Penderyn, late of the Fforest, kindly defrayed the ex- penses of his burial. OBITUARY. Mary Phyllis Morgan, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Morgan, Emporium, late manager of the Co-operative Society, passed away on Wednesday last. She was greatly beloved by all who knew her. She was only ten years of age. On Monday the interment took place at the Aberpergwm Churchyard, when the Revs. J. LI. Thomas, M.A., Vicar, and Grosvenor Hutchinson officiated. The chief mourners were: Father; Ivor Mor- gan, brother; Messrs. William Morgan, grandfather; Edmond and Willie Ititchings, A. Morgan, John Jones, Briton Ferry, uncles. Wreaths were given by the parents, brother and sisters, grandmother and aunts, uncle and aunt and Mollie, Julia Barrah, Uncle Willie, and the Girls' School, Glyn Neath. We extend our sympathy to the family. MANCHESTER UNITY CONFER- ENCE. On Saturday last a meeting of the Merthyr Tydfil District of Odd- fellows (Manchester Unity) was held at the Woolpack Inn, in the Lodge Room of the Pride of Neath Valley. There were 16 delegates present, representing eight lodges and 964 members. The officers were: Bros. David Jones, Prov.G.M., J. C. Nuttall, Prov.D.M.; David Haman, P.P.G.M., W. R. Davies, Prov.C.S., P.P.G.M. Bro. J. C. Nuttall was elected Prov.G.M. for the year 1916, and Bro. D. Jones, Prov.G.M., to attend the A.M.C. for 1916. P.P.G.M. David Haman gave an excellent report of the A.M.C., held at Manchester. He was presented with a framed P.G. cer- tificate. The dinner was provided by Mr. William Harrett, the host.

Soldiers' and Sailors' Families' Association. ABERDARE DISTRICT AUXILIARY FUND. Amount previously acknowledged, < £ 1,381 5s. 9d.; Aberdare Teachers, per Mr. W. J. Harris, £ 14 19s.; Mr. John Jones, Gwawr Cottage, 12s.; Mrs. M. Daniel, 10s. 6d.; Collection at Green Street Chapel, per Mr. G. F. Hodges, £ 2 13s. 7d.; Mr. S. Jones, Commerce House, 5s.; Mrs. A. Phillips, Llwyd- coed, .£1; Mr. William Thomas, Solici- tor, £ 1; Employees G.W.R. and T.V.R., per Mr. D. Evans, 28 14s. 9d.; Mr. Fred K. Pardoe, 10s.; Mr. D. R. Llewelyn, £ 2; Messrs. R. H. Miles and Sons and Staff, £3;. Mr. J. Bradley Morris, 10s.; Mr. David Jones, Broniestyn, 5s.; Mr. Jones, Insurance Superintendent, Is.; Mr. L. N. Williams, J.P., je2; Mr. Edward Halewood, k5; Mr. Thomas Lloyd, .£1; Employees A.U.D.C., Surveyor's Depart- ment, £ 2 Is. 9d.; Employees A.U.D.C., Trams, etc., Department, £ 1 Os. 3d.; Mr. John Carter, 10s. 6d.; Mrs. M. Harries, 6s.; Collected by Mr. John Evans, Abercwmboi, 14s.; Mrs. Roberts, Brynrhos, 10s.; Mrs. Thomas, 37 Canon Street, 5s.; Mr. John Lewis, Trecynon, 5s.; Mr. R. J. Tucker, 10s.; Anonymous, "A. Micus," 2s. 6d.; James Ruther, £ 5; Mr. T. E. Smith, 10s.; Mr. D. Tyssul Davies, 10s. 6d.; Mr. J. MacBean, IDs.; Mr. J. M. Evans, 10s.; Mr. T. D. Wil- liams, tl; Mr. and Mrs. J. Llewellin Smith, £1 Is.; Mr. Prance Williams, 8s.; Mr. W. Cable, 5s.; Mr. Evan Wil- liams, Trecynon, 2s. 6d.; Tabernacle Congregational Church (per Mr. T. Lewis), Q4 15s. 5d.; Inhabitants of Cwmbach (per Mr. Pardoe), 12s.; Alderman T. L. Davies, X2 2s.; Mrs. Edgar Morgan, £ 1; Mr. Daniel Thomas, 30 Canon Street, ti; Mrs. Tremellen, 5s.; Staff Surveyor's Department, Town Hall, X2 4s. 3d.; Employees of Mr. F. W. Mander, los.; Mr. J. Arkite Phillips, 5s.; Mr. J. Hopkins, 10s.; Mr. Dan Edwards, 10s.; Miss M. Moses, 3s.; Rev. W. Davies, M.A., 2s. 6d.; Bethesda (B.), Abercwmboi, 10s.; Mr. K T. Rees, Mrs. Rees, and Miss Rees, Glandare, £ 5; Dr. R. H. Moffitt, X2 2s.; Mr. E. R. Barlow, 5s.; Mr. Wyndham G. Williams, 10s.; Mr. G. D. Budge, C.C., £ 2; Mr. M. W. Mills, 5s.; Miss M. Jones, 1 Victoria Square, £1; Collec- tion Catholic Church, lis. 6d.; Mr. H. H. Collette, 5s.; Mr. W. Kenshole, Xl; Employees A.U.D.C., Surveyor's Depart- ment, £ 2 2s.; Employees A.U.D.C., Trams Department, J61 Os. 3d.; Mr. F. Knight, 10s. 6d.; Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Price, £ 1 ls.; Bwllfa Dare Collieries, Ltd., = £ 20; Employees Pegler's Stores, 4s.; St. David's Presbyterian Church (per Ur. A. S. Cameron), £ 5 16s. 9d; Mr. E. Pugh, M.E., jei; Executors of late Thomas Jones (per Mr. T. J. Wil- liams), £ 2; Inspector B. Lewis, 6s.; Employees A.U.D.C., Surveyor's De- partment, X2 Is. 6d.; Employees A.U.D.C.. Trams, etc., Department, £1 Os. 3d.; P.D. Workmen's Levy, week ended April 24th. £108 14s. 9d.; Mr. J. Tc-mple. ti Is. Mr6. J. D. Harries, 5s.; total, < £ 1,616 19s. 3d.

Penrhiwceiber Gossip. The Visitor to Tynte. There has been a tremendous fluttering in the dove-cotes at Tynte this last week. j All kinds of persons are declared to have been the writer. Almost every- body distinctly remembers seeing a full man with a brown overcoat mid a grey soft hat looking ac -lie houses. Who- ever he was he was mistaken in his estimate of affairs below the Ynvs- boeth Hotel. Had he visited Avon- dale Street he would have seen that matters were quite as bad as in any of the streets of Tynte. What would he say if he were told that some people there had been keeping a number of pigeons in the bed-room? He would most probably refuse to believe the statement. But that is nothing to what he would see were he to visit those streets with open eyes. Perhaps his Hill Sixty has affected his vision. Just what he Wanted.-If ever a per- I son had what he deserved that person was a milkman who honour's this locality with his presence. Let me tell you all about it. This milkman happens to be near a local school almost every morning, and has endeavoured to gain the applause of his customers hy passing all kinds of silly remarks, em- phasising them with words more forci- ble than polite. One morning last week, when chatting with a few girls, he was more than usually objectionalje. After each one of his flashes of wisdom he would roar with laughter, and look, naturally, for the girls to join his mer- riment. The teacher walked up to him and said quietly, Have you any milk: Scenting business he changed his tone, replying instanter, Yes, sir, plenty." "Then you had better swill your mouth with a gallon or so," was the answer, it wants cleaning badly. Forward, boys." Have you ever seen a pricked bladder collapse? Even thus did the milkman. More Monte Carloes.-A correspond- ent who has been kind enough to write that he had read this column last week with interest has also been kind enough to supply me with the inform- ation that on the mound above the tunnel, near the Black Houses, gam- bling goes on every Sunday from early morn till dewy eve. He also supplied me with the names of the gamblers, but of course to think of naming them would be absurd. All I shall say is that they are chiefly Newtown boys. They have a most elaborate system of scouts ing, my correspondent assures me. It would be almost as difficult for a dan- gerous person to approach them as it would be for a gamekeeper with a gun to draw dangerously near a rook. These are just the men wanted now at the front. There they could turn their scouting capabilities to better account. The Eighth Wonder of the World.- The inhabitants of Pentwyn Avenue have been very fortunate this week- to another man's sorrow. They have seen the eighth wonder of the world- a dead donkey. I have always been told that it would be easier to see a camel passing through the eye of a needle than to see a neddy which had turned up its toes. But the seemingly impossible has been achieved. A donkey which had been set to graze in a field near the rubbish tip was unfor- tunate enough to fall into a nine-feet ditch. The would-be-humorist of the locality, under the spur of inspiration, when told of the melancholy event was cruel enough to cry Silly ass!" Sure- ly the wrong donkey met with the accident! What is the Reason?—Speaking to the members at the conclusion of his sermon one recent Sunday, the Rev. Daniel Davies, minister of Carmel Chapel, with evident reluctance, drew attention to a custom which has grown far too common-the practice chapel- goers have of presenting an appear- ance at any time between ten minutes and twenty minutes after six. Speak- ing from experience I know that it is only too frequent an occurrence for dozens-I do not exaggerate-to stroll in after the lesson has been read, some- times delaying the singing of the hymn for quite two minutes, and for a few more to stroll in after prayers. Perhaps I shall be accused of bias when I say that the chief offenders are the ladies. Solomon the preacher touched the right spot when he pronounced the sweeping statement, "All, all is vanity." To sum it up, the ladies come late in order to be seen, in order that they shall make the assemblv observe the new hat or new costume tliey bought last week at Cardiff. Of course, it may be mere- ly a coincidence, but I have noticed that ladies arrange to have squeaky shoes whenever they are more than usually resplendent. To reach the chapel at five minutes to six would be to find it empty. Not once in a score of times is it possible to open service punctually at six, unless the pastor chooses to read to the benches. How different are things at the churches! Practically everyone is in his or her place ten minutes at least before time. Why should chapel people be so dila- tory? Vanity, saith the preacher, vanity, all, all is vanity.

Aberdare Valley Golf Club. How it Has Fed the Army. Of 86 male members of this club 30 are serving in H.M.'s forces in various capacities. The oth Welsh Territorial Force have the following: Col. M. Mor- gan, Major W. D. Phillips, Major F. N. Gray, Major G. A. Evans, Capt. A. O. Mander, Capt. T. Arnold Evans, Lieut. Ivor Kenshole, Lieut. E. T. Tremellen, and Lieut. Griffith Llewelyn. The assistant sec., Mr Emlyn Williams, is also with the oth Welsh. The hon. sec., Mr Owen Williams, joined the Royal Flying Corps, whilst the R.A.M.C. claim Dr. Llewellyn Williams and Dr. Holmes. The 15th Service Battn. (2nd Rhondda) have Capt. R. D. Williams and Lieut. Trevor M. Wil- liams as officers. Capt. Joe Edwards is attached to the A.S.C., and Lieut. Strother Lewis is with the R.F.A. The Sports Batt. has Mr W. R. Edwards as a private, and the Public Schools Bri- gade has Mr R. S. Sopwith in a similar capacity. Lieut. Douglas A. Hann joined the South Lanes., and has been in the trenches. Lieut. C. G. Hann is attached to the 3rd Welsh National Re- serve. Of the president's sons four are on active service, and the death of the Hon. Lyndhurst Bruce in action was deeply regretted by the Club. Mr S. Gwyn Jones joined for transport duty, and Mr W. Edgar Rees was quickly made Sergt. Major in the A.S.C., and Mr. Ben Thomas Sergeant in the R.A.M.C. Lieut. Windsor Prichard Evans, of the 2nd South Staffs., has been in the trenches since last December. Twenty members of the Club who are ineligible for military service are in the Aberdare Volunteer Training Corps. Further, Miss A. Wood, of Mountain Ash, has joined the Red Cross Society.

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