The Aberdare Leader

CADLYS. FOR Indigestion, Constipation, and other stomach troubles, try Vmryo ,.Fvan,,e Digestive Juice. OBITUARY. On Sunday week Mrs. Allen, wife of Mr. Joseph Allen, 14 Gadlys Road, passed away with tragic suddenness. The interment took place on Thursday at the Aberdare Cemetery. The mourners were: Husband; George, Alfred, Willie, and Clifford, sons; Messrs. G. Moore, father; George and Ernest, brothers; W. Allen, James Evans and Emlyn Hopkins, brothers- in-law; W. J. Allen, William Allen, D. Richards, R. Llewelyn, nephews, and W. Pjnelps, cousin. The Rev. "Victor Hughes, B,A., curate, officiated. The • hymn, "Jesu, Lover of My Soul," was sung at the graveside. Floral tributes were sent by: (1) Mother and Sisters; (2) Neighbours; (3) Mrs. Evans, sister- in-law; (4) Mrs. Hopkins; (5) Mrs. Mor- gan; (6) Friends. Mr. Joseph Allen was a well-known cricketer and foot- baller in bygone days. He and his family are the objects of genuine sym- pathy.

ABERDARE. IN STOCK.-Lategt improved 1916 Ford. Car.—Agents, Parker Bros., Aberdare. BETHANIA C.M. The pulpit of Bethania was occupied on Sunday last by the Rev. Rowland Morgan, .Oreigiau. TABERNACLE. Mr. Lewis, a student at Brecon Memorial College, preached at Tabernacle English Con- gregational Church on Sunday. In the evening his text was Isaiah 82. 2. ST. ELVAN'S. On Sunday morning the Te Deum was sung to Sullivan in D, and the Benedictus to Dykes in F. The Vicar preached. At the evening service the Canticles were sung to Bunnett in F. The Rev. C. G. Wright, lLA., occupied the pulpit. < ARMEL. — On Sunday morning the liov. T. Edmunds, B.A., pastor of Car- "-I English Baptist Church, took as his a portion, of Romans 5. He re- nua-ked that every effort to defend truth was so much energy wasted. Every great truth could take care of itself. It might need expounding but not defending. There was a great re- demptive activity at work throughout the whole universe. It was the mani- festation of the one great divine will. It was cosmic in its significance. Jesus was a manifestation-in the process of history-of what we were to become. The whole conscious universe was wait- ing for and watching the manifestation of the sonship of God. ST. MARK'S. — On Sunday after- noon the Vicar (the Rev. James A. Lewis, B.A.) visited the Sunday School and expressed pleasure at seeing so many present. The rev. gentleman spoke a word of encouragement to each teacher, and hoped to see them some day worshipping in a more worthy build- ing. At the evening service the Can- ticles were chanted, and the service was conducted by Mr. W. H. Temple- man, who also gave an address. Miss Muriel Rosser presided at the har- monium. Mr. Frank Edwards read the le&wne., ADDENDUM. In last week's re- port of the death of Mr. Thomas Alfred Taylor, escond son of Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, 17 Glanant Street, the age of deceased should have been 25 and not 22. Gunner William Whittington, and not Gunner Robert Whittington, was among the mourners. The bearers were: Messrs. Trevor Marsh, William Marsh, John Mainwaring, David J. Davies, George Glover, and David Mills. Wreaths had been received from: Brother George and Wife; Walter Griffiths, Misses Maggie and Sarah Mainwaring; Trevor Marsh and family; Mr. D. J. Davies and family. Deceased's brother, Ernest, who is at the front, was unable to be present.

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ABERAMAN. RARE BARGAINS at Pranek Wil- liams' this week. See for yourself. IN STOCK.—Latest improved 1916 Ford Car.—Agents, Parker Bros., Aberdare. LINSEED COMPOUND for Coughs, Colds, and Bronchial Troubles. 91d., Is. lid., 2s. 9d. BILLIARDS. At the Lucania Billiard Rooms on Thursday a match took place between Aberaman. and Abercynon. The homesters won by 77. The scores were: Aberaman: W. Rees, 83; G. T. Lewis, 117; D. Hamer, 150; D. Richards, 103; T. Owen, 150; H. Robin, 150; W. Vaughan, 150; H. Atkins, 150; total, 1.053. Pontypridd: A. Tomey, 150; E. Morgan, 150; H. Magor, 121; J. Phillips, 150; W. T. Lucas, 123; D. Evans, 149; T. Tomey, 79; H. Watts, 54; total, 976. CWMBACH WOMEN'S Co.-OP. GUILD. On Tuesday evening the fortnightly meeting of the Guild was held at the Aberaman Co-op. Hall. Mrs. Ben Davies presided. Mrs. Rose Davies, Secretary of the Aberdare Women's Co-op. Guild, was the speaker for the evening. She pointed out tne chief features of the Guild and the duties of Guildswomen. The Co-op. Societies of South Wales were com- pared and contrasted with those of England, and great stress was laid upon cash trading. A general discussion followed. PRESENTATION. — A smoker and presentation to Private Jack Hitchins, R.W.F., of Jubilee Road, were given at the King's Head Hotel on Saturday evening. Mr. John Palmer presided, Private Hitching joined at the com- mencement of hostilities, and has been eight months in the trenches in France. He has been through many stiff engage- ments, and has happily come out of all unscathed. He paid a high tribute to the British officers and also to the gallantry of the British soldier. He was proud that he was privileged to do his "bit" for the dear old country. The chairman extended a cordial re- ception to the evening's guest. Mr. Dan Hughes, host, in handing over to Private Hitchins a purse of gold on behalf of his friends, spoke in eulogistic terms of tuC\bo's in khaki. Mr. Sidney Stephens a further presentation o.f a box of cigarettes on behalf of the host. Private Hiv^^ns» who feelingly re- sponded, thanked the donors for their 1 kind gifts, and roi-,iarked that the re-

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ABERC WMBOI. SEE PRANCE WILLIAMS' Windows this week. Greater bargains than ever. LINSEED OOMPOUND is a good Cough Mixture. Effective and Economi- cal. Of Chemists. PULPIT. On Sunday last the pulpit of Bethlehem (Cong.) was occupied by Mr. Evan LI. Lewis, of North View Terrace, now a student in London. PRESENTATION. A grand presen- tation concert was held on Monday night last at the Lesser Hall on the occasion of the short visit home from the firing line of Private W. R. Evans, of 87 John Street, who i6 attached to the 5th Welsh, and Private Robert Roberts, R.W.F., 3 Jenkin Street, who came home from France on Monday afternoon, where he has been for the last eight months. Dr. J. J. Horgan presided. Mr. David Davies sang "Gwlad y Delym" Recitation, Miss Minnie Maud Jones. Solo, Miss Eliza- beth Rees, "Fechgyn Cymru." Mr. Lemuel Morgan entertained the audi- ence with two stories. Solo, '^Cartref/' li,><; Jane Morgan In the unavoidable absence of Mrs. Pugh, Prince of Wales, Mrs. A. Morgan, her daughter, presented Private W. R. Evins, on behalf of the committee, with a wrist watch. Another present had been sent to Private Evans through Mr. Evan James Davies, oh behalf of friends at the Capcoch Inn. Mr. D. Lewis Evans presented him with a pocket wallet on behalf of the Abercwmboi Glee Society, of which Mr. Evans was a member. Mrs. Evans,- Private Evans' mother, presented Private Robert Roberts with a wrist watch on behalf of the committee. Both recipients suitably responded, saying that the best way to thank them was to send more men to help them. Mr. John Davies (Gwinau Emlyn) gave a bardic address. A song was given by Madam Phillips. The singing of "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau," Dr. Horgan conducting, brought a good meeting to a close.

PENRHIWCEIBER. PRISONER OF WAR. We learn that Private A. Morris is a prisoner of war in Germany. His wife and children reside at 20 Mount Pleasant Terrace, Miekin. EISTEDDFODIC. Miss Claudia Jones, Station Terrace, was the winner of the novice solo at Garndiffaith Eis- teddfod last week. It was entitled UFy Mam." Also Master Richard Jones, her brother, won on the alto solo for boys, "Gallant little Wales. JERUSALEM Y.P.S. "Welsh hwyl, is it an advantage or disadvan- tage to the pulpit?" was the subject of a debate on Wednesday evening. The affirmative was taken by Mr. Maldwyn Hughes, and the negative by Mr. Dan Davies. Messrs. Huw Evans, Taliesyn Richards, J. Owen, and J. Evans took part. Mr. D. W. Protheroe occupied the chair. Mr. John Evans, A.C. pre- sided at the organ. 3 R.A.O.B. A large number of mem- bers met at the Royal George Lodge, Park Hotel, on Tuesday, the occasion being the bestowing of the highest hon- our of the Order upon Bro. F. C. Robbins, K.O.M., P.P.D.G.P. The cere- mony was performed by Bro. J. N. Zetterstrom, R.O.H., P.G.Sec." (Eng.)* y "? £ ,os* x Hughes. I.P.P., (Eng.); N. Shapira, ir n'?*' Merthyr; W. Hawley, Merthyr; M. Morgan, P-G.R., MeTthyr; J. Williams, K.O.M., P.G.W., Merthyr; C. Sey-. mour, K.O.M., P.G.Treas., Merthyr; B. Smith, K.O.M., P.G.Ch., Merthyr; F. Winkley, C.P., Aberdare, and S. Simpson, C.P., Aberdare. Bro. J. N. Zetterstrom presented a valuable gold to Bro. F. C. Robbins. Bro. Hughes, Bro. Seymour, Bro. M. L. James, K.O.M., Penrhiwceiber; Bro. A. George, K.O.M., Penrhiwceiber, also spoke-. Bro. Robbins suitably respond- ed. Rev. Bro. Evans, the Chaplain, ?f-Xe ai3„ appreciative address. Bro. Miles, C.P.. and Bro. James gave selections on the phone horn and man-, doline. Bros. Reee, Lewis and Griffiths contributed songs. WEDDING. On Thursday morning, January 13th, a very pretty wedding was solemnised at Ffrwd (B.) Chapel, Mountain Ash, when the Rev. J. D. rhomas, assisted by the Rev. W. S. 1 nomas, Penrhiwceiber, united in holy matrimony Miss Margaret May Rich- ards, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Richards, 18 Cadwaladr Street, Moun- tain Ash, and Mr. J. A. Bowen, son of the late Mr. Richard Bowen and Mrs. Bowen, Geler Villa, Penrhiwceiber. Mr. Stanley West, Mikin. was best man, the bridesmaids being Miss Cran- ogwen Davies, cousin of bride; Misses Miriam Bowen, Annie Bowen, sister of bridegroom, and M. Davies, cousin of bride. There were also present: Mrs. Bowen, mother of bridegroom; Messrs. David Mitchell, cousin; John Richards, brother of bride, and Emlyn, cousin. i ri j was attired in a white silk dress, and a white hat with feather. V^0 away by her father. At wsfo 2? 1 P a splendid breakfast was partaken of, when the following guests were entertained :—Mr. S. West, Miss C. Davies, Rev. J. D. Thomas, Rev. Afvl tv* u j Mrs. Bowen, 31" ^lc!ards' I-lanelly; Miss Rich- iF Messrs. D. Mitchell, n w-n^' E- Roberts, E. } .Wllirj& D- Protberoe, D. L. Hughes, Tom Davies, D. Ilomas, j. Y. Hughes, Tom i Roberts, John Sallxs, Ivor Hawkins, Tom Dvans, Misses M. Bowen, Annie í Bowen, Martha Davies, Maggie Davies, Miss Bailey, Misses Catherine Griffiths, Edith Morris, Lizzie Roberts, Amy Davies, M. A. Davies, Edith Davies, Mr. and Mrs. T. Davies, Miss Gwenny Davies, Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Hillside; Mr. and Mrs. J. Richards, Dyffryn Street, and Mrs. Morris. Poetical con- gratulations were received from Mr. T. Sallis, Cryminych; Mr. Evaii Davies, Dyffryn Street, and the Rev. W. S. Thomas. The happy pair were the re- cipients of many valuable presents. The bridegroom is aju active member of Jerusalem Church, and an ardent worker in temperance circles.

Mountain Ash Education Committee. On Tuesday, Mr. Griffith Evans, J.P., in the chair. The other members present were: Mrs. W. G. Williams, Mrs. T. W. Millar, Messrs. Thomas Jones, J.P., David Rogers, W. Millar, Geo. Neighbour, Noah Bowles, James Evans, Chas. Maddox, Geo. H. Hail, W. Lamburn, J.P., Wm. Davies, with Mr. Alfred Morgan (Director) and Mr. D. H. Thomas (assistant director). N.U.T. Resolutions. The General Secretary of the N.U.T., Mr. J. H. Yox- all, M.P.; submitted a series of resolu- tions which had been adopted in a con- ference. One was that each committee should see that every school be supplied with efficient teachers, and that such salaries and. conditions of service be offered as to secure good teachers, to whom should be paid a salary not less than the minimum for the grade to which they belonged. Another resolu- tion was that there should be no curtail- ment of provisions of higher education and that evening school work should be continued, and further that scholarships should be offered to the children of poor parents.—The Director remarked that the committee had not curtailed any- thing. The evening classes were in the hands of the County Council, and he was sorry that they had curtailed the even- ing classes.—Mr W. Lamburn said they should use very possible means to im- press the County Council of the need of continuing evening classes as usual. He would move that the Director write to the County Authority strongly urging them to establish the same number of classes as usual next winter. This motion was seconded and carried.—The Director reported that another re- solution included in the list was one urg- ing the feeding of necessitous children, notwithstanding the war, and that at the conclusion of the war the status quo be restored- at the earliest possible mo- ment.—The Committee approved of all the resolutions. Permission to Enlfst. J. H. Coombes, Llanwonno Road, Mountain Ash, a temporary teacher under the committee, wrote asking if the usual privileges would be granted him should he enlist.—The Director said that Mr. Coombes' position was not affected by Mr. Thomas Jones' resolution, because he had been employed some months. Nevertheless it was necessary to apply. Permanent teachers could enlist and demand half pay without asking per- mission.—It was resolved that Mr. Coombes' application be granted. Another' Application. -Mrs. Minnie Hargest, cert. teacher in the employ of the committee, wrote seeking an inter- view with the committee re appoint- ments.—On the motion of Rev. George Neighbour, seconded by Mr. James j Evans, the application was deferred. War Bonus. Miss Gertrude M. Carslake, Abertaf Schools, trained cert. teacher, wrote pointing out that her salary ( £ 60) was below that of an un- certificated teacher, and asked for an in- crease.—The Director explained the re- solution dealing with the matter, and suggested that a war bonus be granted until next September, when her salary would be raised to £ 75. This course was carried by 7 votes to 6. Some members were afraid that the members were opening a door through which others might want to pass.—Mr. Noah Bowles: If some of the other teachers will accept a salary of £ 60 they can have trie war bonus. A welsh Exhibition. The Director said he was in receipt of I a circular asking the committee to send two representatives to an exhibition and conference which dealt with the pro- motion of the teaching of Welsh in Ele- mentary Schools. 'nie circular was printed in his native tongue, which he was sorry to say, he was not conversant in (Laughter.) Rev. George Neighbour: I propose the Director read the report so that we may have the exhibition now. (Laugh- ter.) It was stated that the Exhibition would be held on March 17th. Rev. George Neighbour proposed that the Education Committee do not pay any expenses, but that if any member wished to go he could represent the committee at his own expense. Mr. Lamburn said he was not a Welshman, but he was of opinion that the language ought to be looked after or it would die out. Mr. Rogers: Why not appoint repre- sentatives on the same terms as we ap- point members to attend other confer- ences? Rev. Geo. Neighbour: People are shouting economy in all directions, and I believe we should economise here, Mr. Rogers; It is all very well to make suggestions at other people's ex- pense. I move we send two representa- tives. Mr. James Evans seconded, Mr. Thomas Jones moved that no re- presentatives be sent. Mr. Noah Bowles: Have we power to pay their expenses? Mr. Thomas Jones: I don't think so. Mr. Rogers: Then I will volunteer to go at my own expense. Mr. Bowles: I move that Mr Rogers represents the committee. Mr. Hall: Perhaps Mr. Neighbour will accompany him. Mr. Bowles Strange bed-fellows. Dental Work.-The Board of Educa- tion wrote concerning the resignation of the Mountain Ash and Aberdare school dentist and the decision of the local authorities not to appoint a successor, The Board were of opinion that some endeavour should be made to maintain the dental treatment so far as possible, j and they greatly regretted the discon- tinuance of the dental work. While the Board fully appreciated the need for economy under the present circum- stances, they did not encourage econo- my which would tend to injure the in- terests of the children. It was stated that a copy of the circular had been sent to Aberdare Education Committee. The Aberdare Education Committee, through Mr. T. Botting, wrote that a sub-committee had considered the Board of Education's letter, and it was recom- mended to hold a joint committee meet- ing to discuss the question.—Mr Rogers moved that steps be taken to hold such a meeting.—This was agreed to. Delegates Appointed.—The Chairman and Director were appointed representa- tives on the Federation of Education Committees for Wales and Monmouth- shire for the vetaT ending Oct. 31, 1916. Menace to the District.—The Direc- tor submitted a list of children who were backward in attendance, and recom- mended that the parents be prosecuted. He added that only the very worst cases were on this list. It was true that some of the children's fathers were soldiers, but he was of opinion that the mothers should be summoned. Some of the children were becoming a menace to the neighbourhood, and the com- mittee were not justified in letting them go free continually. It was resolved that the prosecutions be proceeded with. Lengthy service Recognised. Mr. David Jones, a certificated teacher at Duffryn Boys' School, Mountain Ash, asked at the last meeting for some re- cognition of his exceptional length of service, and also for an increase of salary. It was referred to a committee who now recommended that three years seniority be conceded, carrying with it an increase of salary. The salary would be raised from £95 to E120.

Mamma: "Johnnie, you have been fighting. I can tell it by the look in your eye." Johnnie: "Yes; but ma, vou should see the other boy's eye!"

Assault by Aberdare Man. At Merthyr on Tuesday Samuel Davies, collier, Aberdare, was charged with doing grievous bodily harm to James Wm. Milford, a shunter, em- ploved on the Great Western Railway at Merthyr, on Saturday night last. Mr L. H. Hornby, Newport, who prose- cuted, asked leave to reduce the charge ) to one of assault. Mr. Marchant Harris, Aberdare, defended. -James Wm. Milford stated that he was collect- ing tickets on the 10.40 p.m. train from Merthyr to Abernant when prig- oner gave him some trouble and eventu- ally struck him, rendering him uncon- scious.—The Stipendiary (Mr. R. A. Griffith) remarked that the Bench were of opinion that the prisoner committed most savage and inexcusable assault upon a railway official," and he would j I be fined R5, including costs (or 21 days). j

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CWMDARE. YOU CAN always rely upon, having a good bargain at Prance Williams' Sales. Record bargains this week. 1916 FORD CABS in stock.—Sheen, Car- diff Street, Aberdare. OBITUARY. On Sunday morning Urs. Timothy Jones, Bwllfa Road, passed away after a long and lingering illness. She was a faithful member of Blim Congregational Church, and when in health very materially assisted in the 6inging at the Cymanfaoedd and Bands of Hope. Possessing a nne con- tralto voice she was unremitting in her services both as a singer and as a Sun- day School teacher.

!————————————————————— ception given him that evening would always remain fresh in his mind. Messrs. Syd Stephens. Tom Williams, and Harry Rees rendered several selec- tions. Private Hitchins returned on Monday, and was given a rousing send- off.