The Aberdare Leader

Death of Mr. Anthony Kedward, Aberaman. highly respected resident of Aber- passed away on Saturday in the WaS°D ^r" Anthony Kedward, of Cottages. He was employed recent years by the Aberdare ijj. ^'ct Council as iorem&n mason, ejfp.Q«mise will cause a gap in Baptist ^>1 was b°rn at Beaufort in He celebrated his diamond jubi- Mr. ANTHONY KEDWARD. I > at Trinity, Cwmaman, in 1911, when Pecial services were held and an oil- unveiled to commemorate the *'• He has resided in the Aber- CUpj Galley for 30 years, and has oc- the position of deacon at Nazar- ^Qglish Baptist, Mountain Ash, and Chil0r deacon at the Cwmaman Baptist for, *1. He was one of the ers of the cause at Cwmaman. He Of also one of the first committeemen Stii-lT Present Aberaman Hall and In- W,te- He leaves a widow and large y to mourn their loss.

Abercwmboi D.C.M. Mentations to Sergt. R. A. Scott. A. Scott, attached to the JU. with the Expeditionary Force ance, returned home on Friday The streets had been suitably ^il}„ra^d for the occasion, and the ^6rs turned out en masse to meet W Shortly after 3.30 p.m. the hero wending his way through John JftW 5 and a procession of school chil- •"Ohi Carrying a large Union Jack in V sang the National Anthems of e«tt s- was Siven a most q y Welcome home. WV^Iondav last a meeting and pre- a«on took place at the Capcoch o\te; and Dr. J. J. Horgan presided 1:Q.n a; Crowded audience. The chair- his opening remarks, said they "ere to honour a hero. (Hear. 4.^ Sergeant Scott had honoured >^vttiboi by bringing back with him • -C.M. Sergeant Scott was the •Q lu Aberdare Valley to bring the +L home. They were pleased to 4^ « they had had a substantial monev from the inhabitants of "Iviuboi to present him with hand- t b. Presents. (Applause.) He wished >h, ero further success. p following gave songs:—Messrs. Am. e°rge, W. Davies (Garden City), Hench, W. Williams, D. Davies, K. arry and M. Morris. t qh Presentation of a handsome wrist th iand gold signet ring, was made hero by an old campaigner m the of Mr- W* J- Lewis'. 108 John l' ^'ho in a very appropriate speech &W6 was glad of the honour con- uPon him to present Sergeant ^'ith the presents on behalf or AtiJ^boi people. (Hear, hear.) Millie Bowen, Capcoch Inn, then ^L|?ted him with a purse of gold on ^l*tu °f lAbercwmboi, and wished him lanrels. (Hear, hear.) a scott, who, on addressing Udlence, was given a rousing recep- ^VSaid he had only done his duty, 6 had not expected the presents. a hisV ear-) When he would return attery he would always think of Q v^^boi.' He felt proud of the and he also was proud of Aber- (Applause.) He thanked An a'1 for what they had done, tea °r"s sang Baner Ein Gwlad Bt|le, and Mr W. 1) iSnlr Save an address. Votes of ^stoc,8 to the chairman, host and M 8' and organisers, were proposed N fi**aded by Messrs. Joe Jenkins • Davies respectively.

—mtm"m*™'m I have an enormous STOCK of ^^llable Furniture I At prices to snit yon. Cath »r Easy Terms. VICTOR FREED, k., MountoLin Ash. -11

Co-operation at Hirwain. On Thursday week the Trecynon and Cwmdare Industrial Co-operative Society opened a new branch at Hir- wain. Ihe celebration took the form of a public tea at Nebo Vestry, and a meeting at Nebo Chapel, at which addresses on Co-operation were de- livered. The tea tables were presided over by the following ladies:—No. 1, Mrs. Parry and Mrs D. Jones; 2, Mrs. Clutterbuck and Mrs Hillier; 3, Mrs. Thomas and Miss Thomas; 4, Mrs D. Phillips and Mrs Rees Williams; 5, Mrs C. Williams and friend; 6, Mrs J. Jones and Mrs. Williams. Bread and butter cutters: Mrs Evans, Mrs Jones, Miss Davies, and Mr Parry. Cake cutter, Mr M. Morgan. Pastry, Mr S. Gar- rett. Sugar and milk, Mrs Timothy Jones. Water and tea brewers, Miss Jones and Mr J. Jones. The arrange- ments were in the hands of Mr W. Evans, general manager, ably assisted by Messrs. Evans and Hughes, branch managers of Cwmdare and Hirwain re- spectively. A public meeting was held in the chapel, when Messrs. Matt Lewis, Aber- dare, and Mr Woods, Pentre, delivered addresses on Co-operation. Mr Evans, general manager, also spoke a few words, and proposed a hearty vote of thanks to all who had taken part. Mr. Evan J. Jones, president of the society, was the chairman.

Sunday School Day. (Continued from Page 6.) TRINITY, ABERDARE. Presiding at the tables: Miss Nicho- las, Miss Hall, Miss Jones, Miss Rebe Morgan, Miss Morgan, Miss Griffiths, Miss Newcombe, Miss Lewis, Miss Giles, Miss Edwanls, Miss K. Evans, Miss Waite. Cutting cake and brewing tea, etc., Mrs. Daniel Jones, Mrs. Nicholas, Mrs. C. A. Harries, Mrs. M. W. David, Mrs. Lawrence and Mis Gil- bert. Mr Daniel Jones, Mr W. L Morris, and Mr W. T. James enter- tained the children, who were given fruit and sweets. Mr S. Harris and Mr C. Adams looked after the water boil- ing. YNYSLWYD. The trayholders were :—No. 1, Miss C. N. Lloyd. Mrs. Morgan Evans and Mrs Lewis Gough, assisted by Misses Maggie Darby, Arianwen Leek and Bronwen Thomas. No. 2' Misses Sarah Jones and Annie Evans, assisted by Olwen Thomas, Myfanwv Thomas, Cein- wen Evans, May Parry and Gwyn Evans. No. 3: Misses Esther Evans, L. M. Knight and S. Williams, assisted by pupils of Miss Esther Evans' class. Cutters: Mrs. Thomas, Mrs D. Scour- field, Mrs William Davies, and Mrs John Lloyd, Messrs. David John Jones and Thomas Davies. Milk and sugar, Mrs John Thomas. Doorkeepers, Messrs J. L. Williams, D. J. Jones, Ll. Jones, W. J. Harries, and T. Evans. Tea brewers, Mr and Mrs lago Evans. Secretary, Mr J. Lewis, and treasurer, Mr D. J. Jones. Supt., Mr. Gwilym Evans. In the evening a concert was held, when Mr. T. Thomas, B.A., pastor elect, presided. NAZARETH, ABERDARE. The children of Nazareth Sunday School enjoyed themselves thoroughly at their annual treat. Tea was served by Mrs. M. Edwards, Canon Street; Mrs Rees, College'.Street; Mrs Hughes, Glanant Street; Mrs Humphries, Aber- nant; Miss H. Davies, with their helpers, and the Misses Sophia Jenkins and Tegwen Davies. Mrs. John Davies (Glan Dulais), Mrs Warren and Mrs Pugh were the bread and butter cutters, and Mr Wm. Mason cake- cutter. Messrs Evan Williams (Supt.), Griff and Dan Maddox, John Hum-- phries, D. R. Davies, John Jenkins and John Davies rendered valuable assist- ance in various ways. In the evening an excellent entertain- ment was held under the chairmanship of the Rev. R. Williams (pastor). Be- sides several prize competitions for singing and reciting, solos were ren- dered by Mrs. M. Edwards, Messrs D. Phillips Dan Thomas. Penillion sing- ing by Myfanwv Williams. Recitations by Megan Williams, Eddie and Gwyn- eira Isaac, and Mr Tom Lewis. Duet by Mrs Davies, Wind Street, and Mr John Jenkins. BETHESDA, XBERNANT. Trayholders: Misses Annie Marshall, Katie M. Thomas, Lizzie and Blodwen Morgan, Amelia and Ethel Davies, Annie Bufton, Maggie Peters and Lizzie Meredith. Cake cutters, Messrs Lewis J. Davies and Ernest Davies. Bread and butter, Mrs. Watkins, Mrs Wil- liams and Mrs Morgans; sugar and milk, Mrs. Enoch and Mrs Wilson. At the doors, Messrs Dd. Morgan, John Thomas and Trevor Davies. Superin- tendent, Mr Lewis J. Davies; treas- urer, Mr David J. Forey; secretary, Mr Morgan D. Davies. NOTE.—Bethesda, Abernant, on page 6, ought to read, Bethel, Abernant.

Letters to the Editor. ALLEGED RACK-RENTING AT MOUNTAIN ASH. Dear Sir,—Regarding your report on the above subject in a recent issue of the "Leader," I shojild like to publicly ask one of the speakers at the meeting the following questions :—If the owners of the property referred to at Darran- las are making such a huge profit, why is it that he sold his share in the club? Is it not also true that he sold out at a great loss?—I am, yours, etc., ONE OF THE VICTIMS.

Hirwain Wedding Bells. THOMAS-JONES. fl Ramoth Baptist Church, Hirwain, was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Wednesday, when Miss Maggie Jane I Thomas, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Evan Thomas, of Bwllfa Cottage, Pen- deryn, was married to Mr. Harry Jones, of Sundorn Villa, Knighton, Radnor- shire. The Rev. E. Cefni Jones per- formed the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked neat in a white taffeta silk dress, with white net hat. She carried a bouquet of pink roses. The bridesmaids, Miss Katie Edmunds (cousin), of Maesy- garreg, Penderyn, and Miss Gladys Jones, sister of bridegroom, wore dresses of pale blue satin with linen hats. They carried bouquets of sweet peas. The bridegroom's souvenir gift to each took the form of gold pendants. Mr. Rupert Jones, of Knighton, was the best man. A reception was held after the wedding at Bwllfa Cottage. Present at the wedding: Mr. Jenkin Edmunds, Penderyn, and Mr. Jack Thomas, of Llwynypia, cousins of the bride. Mr. Abraham Watkins, Assistant Council Clerk, Aberdare, played the wedding march. Among the guests at the break- fast were: Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ed- munds, Penderyn; Mr. Thomas Jones, Knighton; Miss Mary Gwen James, Hir- wain; Mrs. Thomas, Llwynypia; Mrs. Thomas Phillips, Aberdare; Mrs. Jones, Lletty Rhys; Mrs. Jennet Davies, Abercrave; Mr. Ben Williams, schoolmaster, Hirwain; Mr. Jenkin Edmunds, Mr. Abraham Watkins, Aber- dare. Later in the day they left for Aberystwyth.

JENKINS-WALTERS. An interesting wedding was solemnised at the Register Office, Merthyr, on Wednesday, when Miss Lizzie Mary Jenkins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liam Jenkins, of 24 Cynon Terrace, was married to Mr. Lawrence Jones Walters, son of Mr. Morgan Jones Walters, of Heolgerrig. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a navy blue costume with a white panama hat trimmed with ostrich feathers. Miss S. Jones Walters, sister of the bridegroom, was the bridesmaid. She wore a navy blue costume. Bouquets of carnations and tea roses were carried. The breakfast, held at the bridegroom's residence, was attend- ed by: Mr. James J. Jenkins, Hirwain; Mr. and Mrs. Lambert, Gilfach Goch; Mr. William Jenkins, Mrs. M. A. Powell, Heolgerrig; Mrs. Diana Walters, Deri. The happy couple then left for Weston. In the evening a fine spread was held at the bride's residence, when the following were present:—Members of the family; also Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Davies, Mr. and Mrs. William Price, Mrs. M. A. Price, Mr. and Mrs. J. Drew, Mr. and Mrs. Gwilym Edmunds, Miss Jennet Davies, Misses Lizzie Mary Morris, Mary Gwen James, Catherine Jones, Winnie Edmunds, Gwennie Price, Lizzie Mary Williams, Masters Willie Edmunds, David John Richards, Mrs. S. Green, Mr. and Mrs. W. Wil- liams, Mrs. Katie Meyler, Mr. and Mrs Jones.

BEVAN—REES. A quiet wedding took place on Thurs- day at Tabernacle Congregational Church, Aberdare, between Miss Mary Bevan, daughter of Mr. David Bevan, of Bute City, Montanna, U.S.A., and Mr. David Rees, grocer, Cynon Terrace, Hirwain. The officiating minister was the Rev. M. P. Moses, Hirwain. The bride was accompanied by her sister, Miss Madge Bevan, whilst Master Dick Bevan, Swansea; Misses Eveline, Mar- jory, and Violet George, of Aberdare, were in attendance. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. David B. Bevan, Deputy Manager of the Labour Exchange, Swansea. Pearl brooches were the bridegroom's gifts. The list of presents received is as follows: Miss L. G. Bevan, household linen. .Miss Madge Bevan, drawn threadwork. Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Bevan, Swansea, dinner service. Master Dick Bevan, Swansea, hand- bag. Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Bevan, Porth- cawl, silver cakestand. Misses Madeline, Belle, and Dorothy Bevan, Porthcawl, hand-painted table centre. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. James, Cardiff, silver tea service. Miss Winifred James, Hengoed, silver hot water jug. Rev. and Mrs. David James, B.A., Southend, silver cake basket. Mrs. J. W. Evans, Belle Vue, silver dinner cruet. Mr. and Mrs. Evan Gibson Davies, Port Talbot, silver vase. Mr. and Mrs. David Jenkins, Hir- wain, water bottle. Miss Elizabeth Jenkins, Hirwain, butter dish. Mr. and Mrs. William John Edwards, silver jam dish. Mr. and Mrs. Harmston, Aberdare, cutlery. Miss Laura Harmston, table centre. Mrs. and Miss Richards, Ardwyn House, case of afternoon tea knives. Mr. and Mrs. David George Jones, silver rose bowl. Miss Jones, The Lilacs, butter dish and silver stand. Copestakes and Co., London, tapestry table cloth. J Mr. and Mrs. Riggs, Abertillery, cheque. Mr. and Mrs. George Bishop, silver photo frames. Mr. Lea, Aberdare, silver and glass fruit dish. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Jones, silver photo frame. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas John, Abernant, cheque. Mr. and Mrs. David Hart, breakfast set. Councillor and Mrs. J. O. George, silver toast rack. Miss Adeline George, Bryncynon, table centre. Mr. Philip Jones and Miss Mary Jones, cheques. j Mr. and Mrs. Wherat, Leamington, duchess set. I Ur. Edwin Williams, B.A., Taunton, silver photo frame. Miss Matilda Jenkins, custard glasses, i Mr. and Mrs. David John Howells, Rhigos, satin eiderdown. fr. Goronwy Owain Jones, water colour painting. Mrs. Martha Saunders, duchess set. Miss Lizzie Morgan, silver jam dish. I Miss Katie Williams, fruit dish. Miss Marie Jenkins, cut glass salt cellers. Miss Morrisi sugar bowl and sifter. A Friend, salad bowl with silver servers. Mrs. Owen George, Maeeydderwen, table cloth. Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Bevan, Morriston, silvers. Mr. Morris, Penarth, table cloth. The honeymoon i, being spent in London.

JONES-DAVIES. Miss Margaret Gwen Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jones, of 95 Brecon Road, was married on Saturday last at the Welsh Wesleyan Church, Aberdare, to Mr. Howell Davies, only son of Mr. and Mrs. William Jones, of 44 Brecon Road. The Rev. J. Fisher Griffiths, Soar, Hirwain, officiated. The bride wore a grey costume with hat to match. A bouquet of white jessamine was carried. She was attended by her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, Aberdare, who wore a grey costume, with hat to match, and carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums. The bride was given away by her father, whilst the best man was Mr. John Jones, Trecynon. The newly-wedded pair left for Swansea for their honeymoon.

JONES—MOUNCE. A pretty wedding took place at the Merthyr Register Office on Saturday between Miss Elizabeth Ann Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Evan Jones, 5 Rose Row, and Mr. Tom Mounce, of Devonport. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr. Richard Jenkins, Hirwain, wore a grey costume with satin hat to match. Mrs. Kate Harris, sister, was bridesmaid. She looked charming in a navy blue costume. Mr. Edward Jones acted as best man. A reception was held at the bride's resi- dence, when the following attended: —Mr. and Mrs. Evan Jones. Mrs. Kate Harris, Mrs. Edward Jones, Mr. Wil- liam Jones. Mr. Howell David Harris, Messrs. Evan and David Rees Jones, Mrs. John Hansford, Mrs. Lizzie Bevan, Penrhiwceiber; Mrs. Sarah Smith, and Mrs. Mary A nn Johnson. The honeymoon is being spent at Swan. sea. _————

Aberdare Hospital. .(#Io'f As announced in last week's 'Leader,' it is feared that the Cottage Hospital will have to be closed in consequence of the withdrawal of the Marquis of Bute's support. Mother Anselm and the other nurses left on Tuesday, and the insti- tution is now left without anyone, apart from medical men, to attend to the patients who may be brought there. Steps are already being taken by Mr. Charles Kenshole (High Constable) and a strong committee to recognise the services of the nurses, and a. subscrip- tion list has been opened. It is be- lieved that a public meeting will short- ly be convened to consider ways and means of financing the Cottage Hospi- tal, and so carry on the work. The Marquis of Bute deserves the thanks of the community for his mag- nanimity in maintaining the hospital for the past 30 years, and it is thought that the present step taken by him is the result of the disposal of his Aber- nant Collieries to the Powell Duffrvn Colliery Co., Ltd.

Up and [Jown the Valley. MOUNTAIN ASH; FORD CAR.—Sheen is the! Tnpn for Ford Cars in the Aberdare Dietrict. HE CUTS HAIR in style—so don't walk a mile. His razor is keen and ideally clean.—Tom Gunningham's beat is Commercial Street. AFTER THE STORM calmly con- sider about that new straw, cap, or bowler. Ted McGregor stocks the fit vou sizes. WAR CHARITIES.-—An initial meet- ing to arrange a carnival in aid of the War Charities was held in the Recruit- ing Office on Tuesday afternoon. The selection of committee and officials will take place on Friday afternoon. T.V.R. CASUALTY. On Wednes- day evening, a yoiuig lampman named Ezziali Williams, fell from a signal post, a distance of about 30 feet, on to the permanent way. He sustained very serious injuries and was conveyed to the Cottage Hospital. WEDDING.—The marriage of Miss I Mary Ann Thomas, 22 Strand Street. Newtown, to Mr Owen Williams, Tvla- celyn, Penygraig, Rhondda, took place on Monday evening at St. Margaret's Church. The bride was prettily at- tired and was given away by Mr W. M. Peters. Her maid was Miss E. M. Watkins. The Rev. J. 1.1. Croft offici- ated. WORKMEN'S CLUB. The annual sea-side club had their share-out last Thursday evening. Over P,100 was paid to the members of this successful con- cern. Forty-one sat down to supper and enjoyed themselves. The smoking concert was presided over by Mr Gwilym Pritchard, and Messrs. Geo. Anthony. Abraham Morris, Wm. Phillips, and John Webber added to the harmony. FUNERAL.—The interment of the remains of Julia, daughter of Mr and Mrs Murphy, 35 Arthur Street, took place on Saturday afternoon in the Nt-V Cemetery. The deceased was only 13 years of age. The last rites were conducted by the Rev. Father Irvine. The funeral arrangements were carded out by Mr Frank Mills and M Dr, nd Evans. FINE PREMISES.—One of the most attractive shop fronts in our greatly improved Oxford Street is that of Mr Victor Freed, one of the most ad- vanced tradesmen we have in the town. His new premises are a fine addition to the shops, and the stock displayed is just what the public wants—up-to-date reliable household furniture, hard wear- ing, and look in 10 years almost as good as new. A look in for some of his opening cash bargains will repay. A MINT OF MONEY couldn't buy better hats than Ted McGregor stocks. They are It and Fit." "RIGHTEOUS FIGH.T.Aid. W. Jones, J.P., has received the following cablegram from Mr G. T. Matthews, the Tea King of NewportOn this day of days, August 3, our prayers ascend with Britain's for early success of her and her Allies' arms in their righteous fight of right against might.— G. T. Matthews, New York, on behalf of the Welsh Americans." NEW THEATIIE.-All ways lead to the Workmen's Theatre and all people go there. The handsomest and most attractive pictures are engaged bv Mr. Curnow. The hall is roomy and well ventilated. The band, under the guidance of Mr W. H. Collier, plav the sweetest strains or music, and the films are fiickerless. The management might give a score of other reasons why the public like the Hall, but those are just a lew by the way. Next week another monstre programme of the very best, and patrons will be delighted. FUNERAL.—The interment of the remains of little Stanley J. H«mer, youngest son ol' Mr. and Mrs. Hamer, 3 Aperpennar Street, took place in Maesyrarian Cemetery on Monday afternoon. This is the second bereave- ment that Mr and Mrs Hamer have suffered in the last few weeks. The officiating minister was the Rev. Gwm- ryn Jones, Moriah. The funeral ar- rangements were carried out by Mr Frank Mills and Mr David Evans. HHOS.On Sunday evening, in the course of his address to his congrega- tion, the pastor, Rev. R. S. Rogers, announced his impending departure. He felt that the Spirit, was leading him to Swansea, and he had decided to ac- cept the pastorate of Capel Gomer. Financial matters had not influenced his decision in any way, for really he had refused the more lucrative position of £100 a year. He had been amongst them for seven years, and had not 1 a cross word with anyone. It is ex- p^ted that Mr Rogers will be leaving IVreuntain Ash for his new pastorate in October. CRICKET.—At the Duffryn Grove on Saturday afternoon, teams repre- senting Duffryn and Ynysbaeth Schools played a match. The ground was rather difficult and the bowlers had the game all their own way. Ynysboeth won by two runs. Scores appended :— Ynysboeth: G. Nicholas, c Kelly, b Rees, 2; C. Bevan, run out, 0; S. Davies, b E. Davies, 0; F. Mathei-, st, b Rees, 5; W. Johnson, run out, 0; R. Rogers, b Rees, 0; B. Bishop, c and b Rees, 0; T. Barber, run out, 0; F. Anthony, not out, 2; H. Sturge, c and b, Rees, 0; P. Jones, c and b Rees, 0; total, 9.—Duffryn: Davies, 1; Oriel, 0; Pritchard, 0 Rees, 0; Griffiths, 3 Middleton, 1; Davies, 0; Greenwood, 0; Lloyd, 0; Cooper, 0; Powell, 1; ex- tras, 1; total, 7. MUSICAL.—Mr Mog J. Edwards won the open tenor solo out of 23 competi- tors at the South Mon. Annual Eistedd- fod on Monday, and drew great praise from the adjudicator, Mr J. H. Adams, Birmingham, who remarked that out of the four competitors in the final there was one who was an artiste, and his rendering of "The Last Watch" h S remarkable. Mr Edwards' marks 1n I" 76 out of a possible 80. Again in the duet competition he and his partner, Mr Glyndwr Thomas (Ynyshir) were suc- cessful, and received warm praise for their fine rendering of the duet. Ther e were 21 competitors; marks gained, 75. In the champion solo competition there were 26 competitors, and four appeared in the final. Again Mr. Edwards won. In one day he won t3 18s. This is the 5th time for Mr Edwards to carry away three prizes in one day. FIRE BRIGADES.—A very interest- ing competition was held at the Gro-v on Thursday last, between the members of the Mountain Ash, Abercynon and Ynysybwl Fire Brigades. Councilior W. Lamburn, J.P. (chairman of \1.0 Council), and a few other members, to- gether with Mr W. G. Thomas (sur- veyor), and Mr, R. L. Berry, Aberdare (instructor) were present. The results were as follows:—Drill (four men to run with hose cart 50 yards, fix stand- pipe and lay out two "lengths of hose and branch pipe complete. Ynysy- bwl team, who went through the drill in 34 1-5 seconds.—Dressing drill (four men sitting on ground, at signal to run and dress and to drill as in previous competition): Ynysybwl Team; time, one minute, two-fifths seconds. The second prize went to Mountain Ash, whose time was one minute, 10 2-5 sees. —Third competition (two men fix stand- pipe and one length* of hose, men to stand ready by hose cart) Winners, Aber- cynon; time, 13 1-5 seconds; Ynysybwl obtained second prize, with time 14 seconds.—Fourth competition (one man to do the same drill as in the previous competition): Winner, Abercynon, 22 2-5 seconds; Mountain Ash got second prize, time 24 1-5 seconds. The aggre- gate prize went to Ynysybwl. ST. JOHN'S AND ST. DAYID'S.- The Sabbath School festival of the Mis- kin Churches was held last Sunday and Monday. Unfortunately the Duffryn Grove on Monday was impossible, and the enormous party was entertained to tea and games in the Pavilion. Mr. Wiilie Greenwood's United Band dis- coursed the music. The following ladies of St. John's rendered valuable help: Mesdames Gentle, Watts, Fricker, Hunt, Bethell, Poulter, Tilley, Morgan, Critchell, Martin, Carter, We&ver, White and Misses Watts and Williams. Provisions were in charge of Miss Wood and Mesdames J. Masters, Tranter, Boulton, Bishop, Vining, Jenkins, Wil- liams, Lewis, Ruck, Whitmarsh, Evans, Humphreys, Morris and Reed. The ladies from St. David's were Mesd&mes Powell, Ashton, H. Evans, Thomas, D. Sheppard, T. Sheppard, D. S. Davies, Jones, Bramwell, Davies, Clarke, Phil- lips, Morgan, Morgan, Jones ?nd Misses Gillard aid Clarke. The stewards were Messrs W. Crate, H. Bowers, D .L. Davies, D. Hammond, W. Phillips, S. Barnes, J. Reed, J. Clarke, T. Evans, J. Powell, G. Berry, G. Weston, T. Fisher, E. Morgan, Ed. Morgan, A. Savery, T. Evans, D. Shep- pard, O. Thomas, H. Evans, J. Lewis, Willie Male, W. House, A. liowden, A. Morgan, E. Boulton, A Stone, h 11lckei, J. Hunt, D. Davies. Ihe tea makers were Messrs R. Jenkin,, j Carter, H. White, J. P. Williams and Coslett. The tables were in charge of Mr C. H. Boulton, and the duties of chairman and secretary were respective- IV cai-i led out by Messrs Ivor L>avies and F. C. Stevens. The sports will be concluded in the Grove on Saturday.

PENRHIWCEIBER. THE PRIZE DRAWING in aid of George Henry Smith, 2 Bagot Street, Tyntetown, has been further postponed till Wednesday, September 8th. JERUSALEM. On Monday the Young People's Society went for their annual outing by motor to Symonds Yat and the Wye Valley. The beautiful covered cars of Gough's Garage Co. kept the party dry and in good spirits despite the elemental disturbance. ON FURLOUGH. Private David Gethin, of 9 Ha swell Street, Ynys- boeth, came home on furlough on Thursday last. Gethin joined the "Rhondda Pals" nine or ten months ago, and leaves for Winchester in a few days, from where he expects to be drafted to the front. A GREAT WELCOME was accorded to Private George Wright (wounded soldier), Royal Welsh Fusiliers, at Matthewstown, on Thursday last on his return home from the V.A. Hospital, Salcombe, South Devon. All the in- habitants turned out and gave him a most hearty reception with flags flying, and kind words of welcome displayed across the street. Private George Wright joined the Royal Welsh Fusiliers on the 6th of January, 1914, and served five months in the trenches as a machine gunner, and was wounded badly by shrapnel in the left leg at the battle of Neuve Chapelle. He has been in hospital 4! months, and speaks very highly of the kindness shown him in Exeter Hospital; also in the V.A. Hospital at Salcombe, from which he has been discharged home on furlough. WEDDING BELLS. A fashionable wedding took place at All Hallow's Church, Bristol, on Monday last, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. D. Dickenson, Bristol. The contracting parties were Mr. John Charles Wallace, Pentwyn Avenue, Penrhiwceiber, and Miss Louisa Mabel Collier, 16 Walton Street, Bristol. The bride was attired in a grey costume and a blue hat trimmed with white flowers. The bridesmaids were Miss Cannon, Bristol, and Miss Minnie Wallace, Penrhiw- ceiber. Miss Cannon wore a fawn costume with a pink silk hat trimmed with flowers, while Miss M. Wallace wore a grey dress and a white hat trimmed with a blue feather and white lace. Mr. Thomas Evans, Pentwyn Avenue, accompanied the bridegroom as best man, while the bride was given away by her youngest brother, Mr. William Collier. After the wedding a reception was given at the bride's home, which was prepared by the bride's sister, Mrs. Alford, and the guests in- cluded; Mr. Thomas Collier, bride's father; Mrs. San Collier, Mrs. Sam- son, Miss Samson, Mrs. Elsie Alford, Mrs. T. Wallace, bridegroom's mother, and Miss Eva Vicary. The newly- wedded couple arrived in Penrhiwceiber on Tuesday, when a reception was given at the bridegroom's house, prepared by Mrs. John Bunney.

ABERCYNON. EXCELLENT Combination and Light- weight Motors in stock from £ 15.— Parker Bros. CRICKET. On Tuesday afternoon the Abercynon Juniors played against the Penrhiwceiber XI., and beat them by 39 runs, the scores being: Abercynon, 54, and Penrhiwceiber, 15. The game was played on the Abercynon Recreation Grounds. MORIAH. A baptismal service was held at the Moriah English Baptist Chapel on Wednesday evening. The Rev. D. Griffiths Miller, pastor, conducted the service. Tbe service of baptism was of great interest, the candidates for the ordnance being two ladies over 60 years of age. PERSONAL. Readers will be pleased to note that Mr. Tom Powell, surveyor at the Dowlais-Cardiff Colliery, and son of Councillor John Powell, Mountain Ash, has been successful in passing the examination under the Coal Mines Act for a colliery surveyor, and has been granted the Home Office cer- tificate. ON FURLOUGH. Privates Stanley and Cyril Lister, sons of Mr. Joseph Lister, Abercvnon Road, have returned home on furlough from Cork, whereat they are stationed with the Army Ser- vice Corps. Private William Henry Evans, of the Devonshire Regiment, stationed at Bath, was also home for the week-end. R.A.O.B. NEWS. Recently we re- corded the visit to Pontypridd of the second ambulance car presented to the War Office by the R.A.O.B., and now we are informed that a third car is about to be given at a cost of about .£600. The following from the Abercynon Lodge of the R.A.O.B. have -promised sub- scriptions towards the third ambulance car: -Dr. A. J. Griffith. C5; Mr. D. T. Theophilus. 10s. 6d., and "Mr. D. Evans, 10s. 6d. AT THE FRONT. Private W. H. Lloyd, a brother to Mrs. J. Griffiths, Workmen's Hall, Abercynon, has re- turned to the front after being at Bristol Hospital for several months. Private Lloyd has now fully recovered from the wbunds received, and on the -e. 17th ult. sailed again for France. A letter from him to Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths last week states that he now feels quite fit again to meet the Huns, and that he has arrived in France safely and is in the firing line once more. PROMOTIONS. Lance-Corporal Arthur Evans, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Evans, Frondeg, returned home for a few days' leave over the holidays. He belongs to the Army Service Corp, and is stationed at Homefield, Farn- ham, Surrey. Since Evans' last visit to 'Abercynon he has been promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Private J. R. Nuttall, of the Wiltshire Regiment, and stationed at Sutton Veney, was also home for the holidays, and has been promoted to Lance-Corporal. WORKMEN'S HALL. Mr. Jack Griffiths, manager of the Workmen's Hall, Abercynon, with that care which has always characterised him, prepared an immense programme of attractions over the Bank Holidays. There were crowded houses on each occasion, and the pictures and turns were greatly appreciated by the large attendances. Charlie Chaplin is the great draw at the hall, and Mr. Griffiths always insists on the comedy portion of his programme being of the highest class, and Chaplin fulfils that to the "t." Another phase of the great serial photo- drama, The Master Key," was shown, the excitement of which holds the spec- tators spell-bound. Arthur Clifton, London's Popular London Swell Com- edian, was encored several times. An excellent turn was the Lowell Brothers. Belgium's Premier Balancers and Comedy Musicians. TEA. On Monday afternoon last the annual Sunday School outing was held at St. Cynon's Church. A short service was held in the church, conducted by the Rev. J. E. Jones, M.A., after which tea was served. The tables were pre- sided over by Mrs. Evans, Feeder House; Mrs. Davies, Miss M. A. Jones, Miss M. Evans, Mrs. Farrell, Mrs. Bay- liss, Miss Violet Edwards, Miss Mabel Evans, Mrs. E. L. Jones, Miss F. Blatch- ford, Miss Hilda Jones, Miss Maud Jones, Mrs. Edwards, Miss L. J. Thom- as, and Miss M. Thomas. The cutters- up were Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Jones, and Jrsi. C atkins. Mr. S. Jones took charge of the fire, and the doorkeepers were Messrs. G. Bayliss, W. J. Blatchford, E. L. Jones, and Thomas Evans. After tea games were indulged in. Other assistance was given by Messrs. J. Evans, W. J. Thomas, D. J. Davies, J. Jones, E. Jones, W. Blatchford, and the Rev. J. E. Jones, M.A. MATRIMONIAL. A very pretty wedding took place at the Parish Church on Sunday morning, the con- tracting parties being Mr. Harry Cookson, St. George's Parish, Shrews- bury, and Mise Mary Moore, 2 Glan- cynon Terrace, Abercynon. The bride was attired in a white ninon dress, white hat, and veil, and carried a shower bouquet of sweet peas. Miss Cookson acted as bridesmaid, and wore a flowered voiled dress and a large picture hat with black velvet ribbon streamers, and she carried a sheaf of red roses. The bride was given away by £ ij o°^^er' ^r" William Moore, Green- neld Street. The bridegroom's younger brother acted as best man. The cere- mony was performed by -the Vicar, Rev. D. Ellis Jones, L.D. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose, brother-in-law and sister of the bride; Mr. William Moore, brother; Mrs- Cookson, Mr. Cookson, and Miss Cook- son, Shrewsbury, mother, brother, and sister respectively of the bridegroom. ..FUNERAL. — We regret to record the death of Mr. John Morris Jones* Emlyn Villa, Argyle Street, which occurred after a long illness, at his resid- ence on Wednesday morning. Mr. Jones was very well known at Abercynon, and was masons' foreman at the Dowlais- f vr Colliery. Deceased was a native of -Newcastle-Emlyn, «and was a mem- ber of Tabernacle Welsh C.M. Chapel, being one of the founders of that church. His remains were laid to rest at Pant Cemetery, Dowlais. There was a good attendance despite the bad weather, and the following were the chief mourners:—Mrs. Jones, widov; Mr. T. J. Jones, son; Miss Grace Jones, daughter; Mr. John L. Jones, son; Mr. and Mrs. T. Davies, Cynon Stores, daughter and son-in-law; Master Stanley Davies, grandson; Mr. and Mrs. Griffith Jones, son and daughter-in-law; Mr. and Mrs. Griffith « ones, Morriston, brother and sister-in- law; Miss Griffiths, Newcastle-Emlyn, sister-in-law; Mr. T. Griffiths, Fern- dale, brother-in-law Mr. J. Picton Griffiths, Abercynon, nephew; Mrs. Jones, Aberkenfig, niece; Mr. and Mrs. E. Evans, Penrhiwceiber, niece and nephew; Rev. D. Jones, Gorseinon, nephew; Mrs. Preece, Penrhiwceiber, niece; Mr. Davies, Ebbw Vale; Coun- cillor E. Morris, Penrhiwceiber, cousin; Mr. Daniel Williams, Abercynon; Rev- FfrNvtlwell Lewis, Felindre; Mrs. ■ Llandaff, and Mrs. Bromley- Whitchurch. The service was conducted at the house and graveside by the Rev. u i-i Thomas, Abercynon. Four beautiful wreaths were given by the foll°wing:-(i) Wife and children; (2) Officials and Surfacemen of the Dowlais- Cardiff Colliery (3) Masons of the Dow- nus-Cardiff Colliery; (4) Mr. and Mrs. E. Evans and family, Penrhiwceiber. Much sympathy is felt towards the family in their bereavement.

EMPIRE CINEMA, MOUNTAIN ASH. "•Million Dollar Mystery and Lead us not into temptation. th«" PW timP ul'hen Pur ^eat AHy in u-itK +if u ^Siting her stern battles with the Huns, nothing oould be more appropriate than Mr. Perrv's entra^e! ment of that sensational drama, based f °f the same drama, "Es- taped from Siberia." Mr. Perry screens it daVs S iThursdK)' Fri,Ja-T &„■- aay «nd also another exclusive thrilling photo-pky, « Enmity of Love On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week that extraordinarily clever comedian, Charles Chaplin, will* disDort himself on Mr. Perry's screen in a new 2part comedy. The continulation of In thk ueriaI wil1 tollow. f tius. beautiful photo-drama th« htman interest is kept to its highest Pitch. It is easily seen now who are to be the lovers in this charming storv and th«r adyeatvres get more elating'ea?h oni in Morton, the young reporter f?d,Flora«raJ> heiress, gmake an' .^i f^uple, and are general favourites with the people of the Mount. Another fs^1— f°r +tfce Empire Cinema is Lead ^us not into temptation It lLa story, and beautifully mounted and certain to please. Mr KeyJw cimSaged re°°rd lisi °'

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