The Aberdare Leader

BIRTHS, DEATHS aqd MWAMS, BIRTHS, MARRIACES, DEATHS, ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND IN MEMORIAM NOTICES ) Are charged at the minimum rate of 1 1/6 for 30 words, hnd sixpence for each additional ten words or part of ten words, and must be prepaid. Lists of wreaths and wedding pres- ents are charged at the minimum rate of Is. 6d. for one inch and Is. for each additional inch. MARRIAGES. STOCKER—PRITCHARD.—On June 10th, at St. John's Parish Church, Aberdare, by the Rev. J. A. Lewis, B.A., Vicar, assisted by the Rev. A. LI. Jones, B.A., Charles Arthur, son of Mrs. Stocker, Riversdale, Machen, Mon., to Winifred Maude (Winnie), youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rowland Pritchard, Spring- field, College Street. DAVIES—MACKINTOSH.—At High- land Place Church, Aberdare, on Thursday, June 8th, by the Revs. E. T. Evans and E. R. Dennis, Annie Elizabeth (Elsie) Mackintosh, second daughter of Mr. W. Mackintosh, 22 Pembroke Street, Aberdare, to Rich- ard Jenkin Davies, younger son of Mr and Mrs. John Davies, Gelli Villa, Llewelyn Street, Trecynon. DEATH. THOMAS.—Died June 12, Henry Thomas, printer, Glyn Cottage, 427 Cardiff Road, Aberdare. Funeral 3.30 Saturday next. Public funeral. ACKNOWLEDGMENT. JONES.—The family of the late Mrs. Jones, 42 Cardiff Street, Aberdare, desire to thank the many friends who sent them messages of sympathy in their recent bereavement and for floral tributes. IN MEMORIAM. DAY.-In loving memory of our dear infant daughter, Lilian Mary Day, 40 Herbert Street, Aberdare, who slept in Jesus June 10th, 1915, age 10 weeks. Sadly missed by father and mother. "Suffer little chil- dren to come unto me." THOMAS.—In loving memory of my dear husband, Amos Thomas, of 36 Oxford Street, Aberdare, who passed away June 12, 1915. When nights are dark and friends are few, Dear husband, how I've longed for you. A faithful husband and father kind, No friends on earth like him we find. —From sorrowing wife and children.

ABERDARE I.L.P. GRAND THEATRE, ABERAMAN. SUNDAY, JUNE 18, 1916. Speakers: Rev. Herbert Dunnico AND Robert Williams. Chair at 7 30 p.m. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT THE OXFORD STUDIO Co. will RE-OPEN THE STUDIO until recently occupied by the late Mr Tom Jenkins, OXFORD STREET, MOUNTAIN ASH on SUNDAY NEXT, JUNE 18. The premises have been entirely renovated, and furnished with a new complete set of accesssories for produc- ing all the latest styles in Photography. A visit to our studio will convince you Courteous ttention and prompt dispatch of orders guaranteed. NEWLANDS, CADLYS. TO LET OR SELL the above House. Immediate possession. — Apply personally, Howell, Auctioneer, Aber- aman. HOUSES TO LET. THE LONGER YOU PAY RENT the more money you waste. Apply to-day for "Personal Ownership" which will be sent post free to appli- cants mentioning "Aberdare Leader." Address, The Managers, the Provident I Association of London, Ltd., 246 Bishopsgate, London, E.C. I PRINTING neatly and promptly executed at the Leader Office, Cardiff St., Aberdare. ST. ELVAN'S CHURCH, ABERDARE. A MEMORIAL SERVICE to the late Lieut. J. Windsor Lewis, of the Welsh Guards, who was killed near Ypres on Tuesday, June 6th, 1916, will be held at St. Elvan's Church, Aberdare, On Wednesday, June 21st At 7 30 p.m. J. A. LEWIS (Vicar). CHARLES KENSHOIE (High Constable.)

Aberdare Tribunal. On Wednesday, June 14th. Present: Mr. Chas. Kenshole (chairman), Mrs. Davies, Councillors George Powell, W. M. Llewelyn, T. Walter Williams, Wm. Rees, J.P., Joseph Martin, with Major F. N. Gray, J.P., and Sergt. Major Johns (military representatives), Mr. W. H. Morgan (clerk), Mr. A. Watkins (deputy clerk), and Mr. John Howell and Mr John James, Aberaman, as agricultural advisers. General Farm Servant. The first case was S. Morgan Price, 4 Dumfries St., Aberdare. Married and 4 children. Employed by Mr. D. P. Davies, J.P., Ynyslwyd. Mr. Griffith T. Davies, solicitor, appealed on his be- half, and gave details of the work per- formed by Price. In reply to Major Gray, Mr. G. T. Davies said the man had been employed at Ynyslwyd for 14 years. He had been absent a few times, but not for a long period. It was easy to get help for a day or two, but not for a week or a month.—Post- poned till the end of July (final). Monumental Mason and Farmer. Herbert P. Williams, Brecon Road, Hirwain, monumental mason, and en- gaged on farm work as well. The father appealed, and said they had 15 acres of land, 4 of which were used for grow- ing hay. The hay would be cut next month, and it was impossible to obtain assistance. The Tribunal had already granted two postponements. Postponement was now made to July 31st (final). Abernant Shepherd. Thomas Wm. Fowler, 28 years of age, employed by Mrs. Martha Davies, Gwr- hyd Farm, Abernant. Mrs. Davies ap- pealed for him. She said she had 152 acres, 63 acres hay growing. Her stock was 10 cows, 6 horses, and 400 sheep. One of her two men was ex- clusively employed in driving house coal for the P.D. Co. In leaving the room applicant said: "I can't live without Fowler." Members of the Tribunal said there were not nearly 400 sheep on the farm, but thought the case strong enough without any exaggeration on the part of applicant. Six months postpone- ment were granted. Clarke's the Man. Louis S. Clarke, Aberdare (married), appealed for exemption. In his appeal form he stated that he was manager of the Aberdare, Pontypool and Llanelly Cinemas. Over 33 persons were em- ployed, and with the exception of two men, about to be called up, all were in- eligibles or women. If he had to go to the Army the business would suffer and it would take a new man a long time to learn the work. Mr. Kenshole: Well, I suppose people even in these times require a little di- version. This is a very large under- taking. What does the military repre- sentative say? Major Gray: He seems to be in a controlling position of a big concern. It is not a matter of one Cinema, but of 3 or 4. Mr. George Powell: He is The Man. (Laughter.) Applicant and his legal representa- tive, Mr. W. R. Edmunds, Merthyr, were called in. Mr. Edmunds stated that they paid a large sum of money in rates and Government taxes. Six months postponement were granted. As the applicant retired Mr. John Howell remarked Clarke's the mail." (Laughter.) Sheep, Maggots and Water. Wm. Davies, Hendre Bailey Farm, near Llwydcoed. His father applied, and in the statement of his case said his son was fully employed. A river ran through his land into the reservoir, and if sheep died and got maggoty on the side of the river, the domestic water at Aberdare would not be very nice. (Laughter.) The father was called in, and asked to be allowed to speak in Welsh. Mr. Kenshole thereupon examined him in Welsh at some length. Postponement for six months was granted. Must Make Arrangements. Leonard Slocombe, Bryngwyn Farm, near Hirwain, who appeared with his father, said he w&s engaged as coal haulier and farm hand. The father said that applicant was the only son at home. He was 25 years of age. The Chairman said that other men in similar businesses had found men above military age to haul coal. Postponement till August 14th to enable him to make arrangements for another man. Sent to Medical Board. Dr. T. W. Scale appealed for Have- lock Jones, deputy registrar of births and deaths. The application was sup- ported by Mr. Frank T. James, Mer- thyr. Adjourned to enable Jones to go be- fore the Medical Board. Mr. Geo. Powell told Dr. Scale that the case would not be prejudiced if Jones passed the Board. Milk vendors. John Jones, Bryn Terrace, Cwmdare. Married, no children. Buying milk from 3 farms-about 35 gallons a day. The applicant having retired, some members thought a woman could do the work. Ultimately three months post- ponement was granted. Gomer Jones, milk vendor, Godre- aman, was also granted 3 months, and was ordered to go before the Medical Board. Adjourned. Three persons employed in farming work for the P.D. Co. The applications were made by the Company, and Mr. John James, Aberaman Farm, gave particulars. The applications were adjourned to enable Mr. James to give details to Major Gray of all the men employed in farming work. Medical Board. Howell W. Nicholas, Trecynon, milk vendor and farm assistant. Met with a serious accident in 1906 and still suffering from its effects. Referred to Medical Board. Tramways. Mr. A. J. Abraham appealed for two assistant firemen and two motormen who were teaching others to drive. Conditional exemption for 6 months was granted the former two and the other two cases were adjourned. A report of another meeting of the Tribunal, held on Friday evening, will be found in page 6.

The late Lieut. Windsor Lewis. As will be seen from our advertise- ment columns, the Vicar of Aberdare and the High Constable of Miskin Higher are arranging a memorial ser- vice to the late Lieut. Windsor Lewis. The service will be held on Wednesday next at 7.30, and the High Constable is inviting his fellow townsmen, and also townswomen, to be present to pay a last tribute to the memory of one whose benevolence will always be gratefully remembered in the district. Lieut. Lewis' widow, Mrs. Lewis (his mother), and the Bishop of St. Asaph are expect- ed to be present at the service. Particulars concerning his death will be found on page 7.

Aberdare Boys' Reception. Two Aberdare boys were honoured at Treherbert on Thursday evening, when a presentation was made to Private R. Davies, fB.W.F., and Sapper W. L. Owen, of the I.W.T., R.E. The occasion was the return of Private Daviee to the trenches after a few. days' well-earned rest, and Sapper W. L. Owen's arrival home from France prior to going out to Egypt. Mr. D. Saunders, under-manager, made the presentations, and the re- cipients responded. Private Dick Davies, whose home is at Trecynon, had to leave the meeting to catch the 9.5 train in order to return to France. Sapper Owen thanked the audience for their enthusias- tic reception. Sapper Owen is the elder son of Mr. John Owen, T.V.R., Aber- aman, and an old Aberdare National School boy.

OBITUARY. Mrs. Daniel Jones, of 42 Cardiff St., Aberdare, passed away on Thursday, June 9th. The deceased lady, who was 57 years old, was a member of S*t. El- vanis Church. She had lived in Aber- dare for the last 40 years, and was high- ly respected. The interment took place on Tuesday at the Old Cemetery. The officiating ministers were the Rev. Vic- tor Hughes, B.A., and the Rev. J. D. Rees, Salem. Floral tributes were sent by (1) The family; (2) Spray from grandchildren; (3) Aunt Margaret; (4) Mr and Mrs T. Mills, Swansea; (5) Miss Thomas, Pant Awel; (6) Cross by Mrs. Hek and Mrs. Williams; (7) Bouquet by Willie Williams. The mourners were: Husband; Blanche Jones, Florrie Jones, Mr and Mrs D. W. Mills; Mr and Mrs. G. R. Parr, daughters; Trooper Trevor Jones, son; Richard Jones, Thomas Rees, Robertstown; John George, Gospel Hall Terrace, and John Jones, Abercynon, brothers-in-law; David George, Joe Nuttal, Ben Wil- liams, David Edwards and Abraham Evans. Bearers: Messrs, T. J. Lloyd, A. J. Sheen, W. Warren, J. Lenehan, W. R. Jones, and F. Hek. Mr. J. Zachariah was the undertaker.

ABERDARE POLICE COURT. The sitting of the above Court was abandoned this week, and the cases were adjourned till next Wednesday.

MOUNTAIN ASH. JAY'S furniture is worth placing in your best rooms. MY GOODS are all the go and always going. That's why the stock is always- I new. Ted Mac Gregor. SUCCESS.—Mr. Richard Griffiths, Allen Street, has received news from his son, Mr. David John Griffiths, that he- has won his Diploma in the Baptist- Seminary College, Colgate, New 1'ork State. Mr. Grilriths will be remem- bered here for his great skill as an elo- cutionist. He will remain in the States for another 12 months. SCRAPS ABOUT SOLDIERS. Air. Percy Edmunds, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. Edmunds, Oxford Street, ha& joined the Army. He left on Saturday. His elder brother is a lieutenant.— Private Willie Davies has arrived on his native soil. His father, Mr. George Davies, visited him in St. Thomas' Hospital, London, last Saturday. HUt wounds are progressing favourably.— Private Van Jones, son of Mr. W. H. Jones, Chemist, is home for a short spell prior to his transference abroad. WEDDING. A very pretty wedding took place at St. Margaret's Church on Saturday morning, the Rev. 1. Westhead officiating. The principal parties were- Mr. Charles Notley, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Notley, 38 Mary Street, New- town, Mountain Ash, and Miss Ethel Mary Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Jones, 17 Strand Street, Newtown. The bride was given away by Mr. Stan- ley Bishop. She was accompanied by two bridesmaids, Miss Notley, sister of bridegroom, and Miss Bond.

PENRHI WCEIBER. LET JAY supply you on their easy payment system. WEDDING. On Thursday a very pretty weuffiing was solemnised at Nazareth Chapel, Mountain Ash. The contracting parties were Mr. Johnny James, son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin James, Kenfig Cottage, and Miss Jennet Bevan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Bevan, 130 Penrhiwceiber Road. The, officiating minister was the Rev. D. Howells, Bethesda (B.). The bride, who was charmingly attired in a fawn costume and pale pink hat, trimmed with heather, was given away by her father. Mr. Martin James, father of bridegroom, was also present. The bridesmaids were Miss Maggie BevaB, sister of bride; Miss Edith Bevan, niece, and Miss Beatrice James, sister of bridegroom. The best man was Mr. Sam James, brother of bridegroom. Miss Bevan was attired in a brown costume- with pink hat. At the bride's parents' home a fine repast was partaken of. There were present: The bridal pair. Rev. D. Howells, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Bevan and children, Rhymney; Private' E. and Mrs. Bevan, home on leave from Codford; parents of bride, Miss Maggie Bevan, sister; parents of bridegroom; Mr. and Mrs. W. Evans, Abercynon; Mrs. William Davies, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Thomas and children; Mr. and Mrs. Tingle, Mrs. Price, Miss Beatrice James, Mr. Sam James, Master Martin Tingle, Mrs. D. Jones, Misses L. Jones and Jennie Jones, Miss Maggie J. Lewis, Mrs. Hughes, Mrs. Richards, Mr. Tippins andJ Nurse Davies. The honeymoon is being: spent in Swansea.

YNYSYBWL. DON'T delay, but call on JAY. BENEFIT CONCERT.—There was a packed audience at the Workmen'^ Hall on Thursday evening, when a con- cert was held in aid of Mrs. Newell, of High Street. The artistes were: Mr. Tom Walton (tenor), of Penrhiwceiber; Mr. John Williams (bass), Mountain Ash; Mr. Chris. Owen, the Champion Boy Soprano, of Llwynypia; Mr. Matt Coleman, Penygraig, and Madam and Miss Woolford, soloists. of Pontypridd. Cklr. J. Webber, Mountain Ash, was the- accompanist. The chair was occupied by Dr. R. D. Morgan. Mr. Fred J. Priday was secretary. TABERNACLE. Annh rersarv ser- vices were held at Tabernacle Cong. Church on Whit-Sundav and Monday. The preachers were Prof. Miall Ed- wards, M.A., Brecon, and the Rev. W. J. Rees, Alltwen. The services were conducted by the pastor, the Rev. Arthur Jones, B.A. The following members of Tabernacle Sunday School have been presented with books for col- lecting towards the London Missionary Society: John Evans, Selwyn Evans,. Muriel Jones, Elfed R. Williams, Helena Maud James, Silas Evans, Dd. Morley Davies. Aldred Evans, Aneurin Bevan, Enilyn Jenkins, Ieuan Rogers, David Emlyn Lewis, David Jas. Scour- field, Elizabeth Evans, Gwennie Jones, Herbert Jones,, Hugh Lewis Jones, Jane Ellen Jones, Dd. Handel James, David Richard Price, Lizzie Thomas, Aubrey Thomas, Nan Jones, Phyllis Hayes, Evan D. Owen, Tom Williams, David Rees Jones, and Olwen Lewis. The presentations were made by the pastor. The total sum collected by Tabernacle was £24 10s. 7d. The local secretary is Mr William Owen Williams,, and Mr. Wm. Jones acts as treasurer. WEDDING.—A pretty wedding took place on Tuesday at the Register Office, Pontypridd, the contracting parties be- ing Miss Maggie M. Jones, younger daughter of Mrs. Williams, 80 Robert Street, and Mr. William Gibbon, son of Mr. W. Gibbon, of Old Ynysybwl. The bride,- who was given away by her step-father, Mr. Daniel Williams, was dressed in white voile, with a white hat trimmed with pink roses. The brides- maids were Miss Lizzie Jones, sister of the bride, who wore a navy blue dress with blue hat, and Miss Gladys May Jones, who was attired in a white dress. Mr. Ernest Davies acted as best man. The following partook of break- f&st at the home of the bride's mother: Mrs. E. Gibbon, Penrhiwceiber; Mrs. J. Harris, Brynglas; Mrs. H. J. Evans, Abercynon; Mrs. Rees, Heolyplwyf; Mr Arthur Jones, Tynywern; Miss Maggie Meredith, Miss Gladys Meredith, Mr. W. Priday Miss S. Tudor, Mr. Ernest Priday, Miss W. Richards, Mrs. D. Morgan, Mrs. Davies (manager) and Mrs. Williams, Clive Terrace.

"Was there any foundation for the shtory that Finnegan was hurried into- his grave." "No, excipt that he arrived, there in a brithless condishun."