The Aberdare Leader

EMPIRE MOUNTAIN ASH. Under the direct supervision of Victor W. Rowe, Sole Proprietor. S.30 TWICE NIGHTLY. 8«30 WEEK COMMENCING JUNE 26th. Mr. JACK STANLEY Presents a New Comedy-Drama HER GREAT LOVE Or, the HEART STORY of a FACTORY GIRL. q. Scene 1 Office at Hartman's Works Scene 2 Street near Hartman's Works Scene 3 Interior of County Jail Scene 4 Corridor Leading to Court Room Scene 5 The Court Room Scene 6 Office of Hartman's Works Scene 7 ••• Interior of Tom Hartman's Home The Vaudeville Entertainment in the Last Scene includes VICTOR ROWLANDS, KATHLEEN L. RUSSELL, Vocalist and Whistler, Some Singer of Chorus Songs. GUS RUHLIN, UNA BELLWOOD, Cornet Soloist. Dancer. Next Week—Herbert Shelley's No! I London Com- pany, in their great success direct from London Theatres. Prices cf Admission 3d. 4d. 8d. 9d. Government Tax id. id. id. 2d. Amount to Pay 4d. Sd. 7d. lid. Prepaid Small Advertisements. Inserted at the following specially low One week. 3 wks. 6 wks. s. d. s. d. s. d. 12 words 0 6 1 3 2 0 20 „ 0 9 1 9 3 0 28 1 0 2 3 4 0 86 1 3 2 9 5 0 44 1 e 3 3 e 01 These charges apply only to the follow- ing classes of advertisements:—Apart- ments, Situations (Vacant or Wanted) To Let, Lost or Found, and Miscellaneous Sales and Wants. Properties for Sale or Wanted at double above rate. Remittances may be made by Postal Orders or half-penny stamps. If not prepaid extra will be charged. Advertisement and Publishing Othces, 19 Cardiff Street, Aberdore. All replies to be called for at the Offioe. Advertisers who desire to have replies sent to them should forward stamps. WANTED. DAY-GIRL, clean and capable.— Apply, 29 Wyndham Crescent, Aberaman. TWO Strong Girls for Bottling Stores. Accustomed to the work, —Lloyd, Grocer, Aberdare. OUTFITTING, Mercery. — Wanted young ladies (drapery counter ex- perience).—Apply, stating wages, etc., Hay, Mountain Ash. WANTED a good reliable general servant for hotel and assist in bar.—Apply by letter, 7L, "Leader" Office. JUNIOR Assistant. Ineligible.—J. W. Evans, Grocer, Aberaman. SITTING-ROOM and Bedroom by s tradesman and son near Oxford Street, Mountain Ash. Apply by letter, D.H., "Leader" Office, Moun- tain Ash. SITUATION WANTED. SITUATION by a girl of 16.—Apply, t0 J.N., "Leader" Office. MISCELLANEOUS. RESPECTABLE person prepared to do mending and plain needlework at own home.—Apply, P.N., "Leader' Office. JFINE & CO., 18b Whitoombe • Street, Aberdare, are buying ud telling Second-hand Furniture. GET your money's worth when you buy Poultry food. Just add to it a little Karswood Poultry Spice, con- taining ground insects. This usually doubles its egg-making chances. Pack- ets 2d., 6d., Is. Harris, Corn Mer- chant, Hirwain. LADIES! WOOD'S CHALLENGE REMEDY is guaranteed under the sum of £ 100 to cure when others fail. Far superior to Pills, Pellets, or any Continental treatment. For all cases of irregularities, however obstin- ate. CHALLENGE REMEDY is su- preme. Price 2s. 9d., 4s. 6d. Special, Ils. Stamp for Book of Requisites. Est. 30 years.—Mr. & Mrs. G. WOOD. Ladies' Medical Specialists, 20 LOuIS STREET, LEEDS. LOST. ON June 13th, fox terrier dog. All white body, almost even marked. Black and tan head. Finder rewarded. J. W. Hurt, Aberdare, 'f TO LET. HOUSE and Shop to let-corner of -i-t- Jenkin Street and Monk Street. —Apply, R. H. Lewis, 23 Jenkin St., Aberdare. COMFORTABLE furnished rooms (bathroom). Suit young couple or business men. Apply, 2 Maendy Place, Weatheral Street, Aberdare. MOUNTAIN ASH.—House and Shop to let j six rooms, bath room, best position, main street. Apply, G. J. Evans, 10 Pencoed Avenue, Pontypridd. 5 CLIFTON Street, Aberdare.—Ap- ply, Harris, Gadlys House. YARD and Stable. Centre of town. —Apply, Mrs. Shannon, 53 Sey- mour Street. BUILDING as Store Room or Work- shop, Gloeter Street. — Apply, John Francis, 21 Gloster Street. TO let or otherwise, house in Sey- mour Street also good large Stores in Aberaman. 20 Tudor Ter- race, Aberdare. TACK to let for Cattle and Ponies. Apply, Durbin, Belmont, Aber- aman. FOUR Rooms, lately occupied by Mr. MacCormack, Dentist. — ADD1V 2 Cardiff Street, Aberdare. FOR SALE. STRONG Cabbage and Savoy Plants. —Apply, Parry, Bl-yn Gwyn, Penywain. 4 LARGE massive Ducks in full lay, 2 White Aylesbury, 2 Rouen. Weight of the four about 261bs. 20s. —Williams, Primrose Villa, Saunders- foot, Pem. FIRST Class Fishing-rod and com- plete trout outfit. Wanted camera.=—Apply, B., "Leader" Office. SALE Graving district), "Cable"' American Organ, 10 stops, 2 swells, mirror top, perfect, £ 10.—D.H., "Leader" Office, Mountain Ash. ALE.-Full-size Lantern, 3 wick oil ks lamp and gas fitting, 100 slides; all accessories; 45s. Small magneto dynamo, 10 volts, wants attention, 3s. 6d. — Particulars, apply B.E.H., "Leader Office, Mountain Ash. FOR Sale at Abernant House, Quantity of Second-hand Slates, Flooring Timber, Glass, Sashes, Grates and Mantelpieces.—Apply, Foreman on Job. BAKER'S Bread Van, in splendid condition.—J. W. Evans, Aber- aman. STILL at the front with Chicks from pedigree laying strains; few ex- tra good 1915 Pullets for sale. Also mother and chicks. Final reduction in prices.—Davies, Fruiterer, Jubilee Rd., Aberaman. HEARSES, Coaches and Sheliberes —several at reduced prices, and second-hand 240, equal to new. Cash or special terms. Photos and particu- lars free.—Marston's, Hearse Works, 24 Bradford Street. Birmingham. PROPERTIES FOR SALE. HOUSE^ for Sale in Robertstown.— Apply, 5P, "Leader" Office. DWELLING House in Glynhafod Street, Cwmaman. Rea sonfl ble price.—Apply, E. Lewis Jones and Co., Auctioneers, 22 Cardiff St., Aberdare. ST. FACAN'S, ABERDARE, Church of England School. HEADMASTER for the Mixed De- JjL partment required. Salary and conditions in accordance with the Aberdare Education Committee's Regu- lations. Applications, with copies of 3 recent testimonials, to be sent immedi- ately to the Vicar, Trecynon, Aberdare. NOTICE. I HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that any person or persons who may describe me either as one of German Nationality or a Pro-German will be prosecuted. THOMAS COWIE. Bwllfa No. 1 Colliery. TO CONTRACTORS AND PAINTERS. TENDERS are invited for doing cer- tain Repairs, painting and Papering the New Inn, Mountain Ash, and the Talbot Inn, Aberdare, for Messrs. The Ely Brewery Co., Ltd. Specification for both works may be seen at my office. Sealed and endorsed tenders to be sent to The Brewery, Ely, not later than Monday, July 6th, 1916. The lowest or any tender not neces- sarily accepted. E. G. HENTON, Architect. 22 Cardiff Street, Aberdare. HAGGARQ CINEMA O MOUNTAIN ASH. SSS: Monday Next, June 26, For SaDays only. Special Afternoon Show, Monday, June 26th, at 2.30. i Great War Drama entitled- THROUGH THE FIRING LINE. A 8tirringastory of the European War. Coming shortly the well known Play — THE — WOMAN IN BLACK. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT THE OXFORD STUDIO Co. have RE-OPENED THE STUDIO until recently occupied by the late Mr. Tom Jenkins, Oxford Street, MOUNTAIN ASH. The premises have been entirely re- novated, and furnished with a new complete set of accessories for producing all the latent styles in Photography. A VISIT TO OUR STUDIO WILL CONVINCE YOU. Courteous attention and prompt dis- patch of orders guaranteed. PROPERTY WANTED. ADVERTISER has £1,000 to invest A in house propertylOf any descrip- tion. Send all particulars to W.J., "Leader" Office, Aberdare. TO LET OR FOR SALE. LARGE Coach-house at the rear of Mackworth Arms.—Apply, Wil- liams, 22 Oxford Street, Gadlys. Ofl BELMONT Terrace, Aberaman. £ d\J Extensive kitchen, garden. Possession can be arranged.—Apply, 20 Belmont Terrace, Aberaman. NEWLANDS, CADLYS. TO LET OR SELL the above House, immediate possession. —- Apply personally, Howell, Auctioneer, Aber- aman. -¡..Ct< -<- 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 Association of London, Ltd., 246 Bishopsgate, London, E.C.

BIRTHS, DEATHS aqd N^I^CES BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS, ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND IN MEMORIAM NOTICES Are charged at the minimum rate of 1/6 for 30 words, &nd sixpence for each additional ten words or part of ten I 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. MARRIAGE. HUGHES—SMITH.—On the 20th inst. at the Roman Catholic Church, Aber- dare, by the Rev. Father Sutherland, Police Constable Hughes, Cwmaman, to Cissie Smith, 26 Herbert Street, Aberdare. ACKNO WLEDGMENTS. THOMAS.—Mrs. Thomas and son, mother and brother of the late Henry Thomas, Glyn Cottage, Aberdare, wish to thank all kind friends for the ex- pressions of sympathy shown to them in their recent sad bereavement; also for floral tributes sent. EVANS.—Mrs. Evans and family, 3 Miskin Road, Miskin, desire to thank all relatives and friends who kindly remembered them, and also sent floral tributes in their recent bereave- ment. ISAAC.—Mr. M. Isaac, Grocer, Victoria Square, Aberdare, desires to thank the numerous friends who tendered their sympathy with him in his recent sad bereavement through the death of his father; also for floral tributes received. IN MEMORIAM. HEK.—With fondest remembrances of a dear mother, Margaret Hek, widow of the late James Hek, Contractor, Aberdare, who died June 19, 1913.— Rose and Frank. MORGAN.—In loving memory of Mrs. Cassie Morgan (nee Butler), wife of Mr. Isaac Morgan, Solicitor, 8 Tany- bryn Street, who passed away on the 22nd of June, 1915. Sadly missed by mother, sisters and brother. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. PONTING.—In loving memory of our dear sister, Rachel Ponting, beloved wife of H. S. Ponting, who fell asleep in Jesus, June 20th, "1915, at 9 Aber- pennar Street, Mountain Ash. Also Annie Morgan, beloved wife of C. H. Morgan Hairdresser, who died at same address Oct. 21, 1913. When days are long and friends are few, Dear sisters, how we long for you; But God will clasp the broken chain Closer when we meet again. Sadly missed by Brothers and Sister. MORGAN.—In memory of my dear wife and mother, who passed away June 24th, 1913, taking with her the sunshine of our lives." 0 death in life! 0 days that are no more. M. W. Morgan, Percy and Mabel.

ABERDARE EDUCATION COMMITTEE. APPLICATIONS are invited for the appointment of a Cleaner for the Town Council Boys' School, Aberdare. Salary, R34 4s. per annum, together with a War Bonus the amount of which will be determined by the Committee. The General Regulations relating to cleaners duties may be seen at the Edu- cation Offices. Forms of Application may be obtained at the Education Offices and must be returned to me not later than first post on Thursday, the 29th instant. THOMAS BOTTING, Director of Education. Education Offices, Aberdare, June 20th, 1916.

THE WAR. CODREAMAN MAN KILLED IN ACTION. It is unofficially reported that Private Patsy Collins, Royal Engineers, has been killed in action in France. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Collins, 60 Incline Row, Godreaman, learnt the sad news through a local friend of deceased, who is on active service somewhere in France. Private Collins was transferred from the Pioneers to the Royal Engineers, having joined the colours on April 1st, 1915. He was prior to enlisting a haulier at Cwmneol Colliery. The deceased was a widower, and leaves two children, who are now with his parents. His eldest brother, Dennis Collins, A.S.C. Trans- port Section, is on active service in France. He was an old Reservist, having been eight years in the service. He was called up at the commencement of hostilities. MILITARY MEDAL AWARD. Sergeant A. L. Elson, R.F.A., brother of Sergeant E. A. Elson, R.F., of Aber- dare, has been awarded the Military Medal for rescuing wounded under heavy shell fire.

Red Cross Society. j An examination was held in connection with the above Society at the Cwmdare j Council School recently, when 29 mem- bers of Cwmdare Red Cross and Volun- tary Aid Detachment, under the direction of Councillor W. M. Llewelyn, M.E., sat for the examination, 26 members being successful, as follows:—First year's certificates: Albert Edward Howells, Harold Hallmark, Benjamin Jones, Ed- ward John, David J. Luke, Griffith O. Morgan, William J. Paul, and Willie Roberts. Second (advanced) certificates: David Davies, Robert G. Davies, Daniel Isaac, Isaiah James, Willie Kent, and Thcmas A. Williams. Proficiency badges Thomas Jenkins, George Bird Morris, Daniel Price Evans, Thomas P. Griffiths, Thomas Daniel James, Daniel James, Griffith W. Jenkins, John Lewis, Henry Lewis, David Dillwyn Morgan, Rd. Evans, D. J. Timothy. The following are the officers: Ambulance Instructor, Thomas Jenkins, M.E. Drill Instructor, P.C. Bendall. Quarter-master, W. H. Davies, M.E. Dr. Wilson, Trecynon, acts as lecturer and general instructor. Secretary, Mr. T. Jenkins, M.E. Treasur- er, Mr. W. H. Davies. The detachment has a membership of over 70.

J 1 u Aberdare Education Committee. On Wednesday, June 21st. Present: ¡ Mr. E. Ogwen Williams (chairman), Mr Idwal Thomas (vice-chairman), Mrs. Davies, Messrs. T. Walter Williams Wm. Rees, J.P., John Griffiths, David Davies, Thomas Lloyd, Evan Jones (Aberaman), Wm. Lawrence, D. E. Davies, John Evans and E. Stonelake, with Mr. T. Botting (director) and Mr. T. D. Jones (assistant director). TEACHERS AND THE WAR. The Staff and Management Committee reported as follows: -Present: Mrs. F. R. Davies (in the chair), Councillors D. E. Davies, T. W. Griffiths, E. Ogwen Williams, John Evans, Illtyd Hopkins, T. Lloyd, and T. Walter Williams. Enlistment of Teachers.—Letters were read from the Board of Education with reference to the Committee's appeals for the exemption of 11 married teachers who had attested. The Board pointed out that they could not grant total exemp- tion, but that instructions had been given to the Recruiting Officer asking him not to call up Messrs. P. D. Davies, D. H. Parry, and T. J. Lewis without reference to the Board. The Board fur- ther stated that they did not consider that postponement could be justified in the cases of Messrs. D. Griffiths, T. Davies, D. E. Wigley, E. W. Thomas, John Davies, E. A. Bowen, E. D. Hum- phreys, and H. H. Morris.—The Director asked for general instructions as to whether the Committee wished to appeal, for married teachers who had recently attested, or who would come under the terms of the new Military Service Act. After discussion it was resolved that the Director be instructed to appeal to the Board of Education in the case of all married teaches who agreed to this course and who underwent the necessary medical examination.—It was reported that Mr. Shelby James, who had been passed as medically fit for home service and would not be called up without reference to the Board of Education, now applied for permission to join His Majesty's Forces.—It was resolved that in view of the fact that Mr. James would be called up when required, the Committee considered that he was, for the present, of more use in school, and, therefore, refused the application. Director's Report of Staffing.-The Director made a report on the condition of the school staffs on May 16th. The following is a brief summary of the re- port —(a) Thirty-two teachers have joined H.M. Forces, and six more will be called up before the end of the Whitsun holidays, (b) In four depart- ments the staffs are more than 80 per cent. above the minimum standard of the Board of Education; in eight de- partments between 60 per cent. and 80 per cent. above standard; in 28 depart- ments from 40 per cent. to 60 per cent. above; in seven departments from 20 1per cent. to 40 per cent. above, and in I two departments less than 20 per cent. above. The two last mentioned will be strengthened on or before June 1st. (c) Nine head teachers are now responsi- ble for classes in addition to seven who were so responsible in pre-war times. Staff Changes.—The following resigna- tions were reported:-Miss Edith Wil- liams. Blaengwawr School; Miss E. Mackintosh, Blaengwawr School; Miss M. C. O'Reilly, Roman Catholic School. Appointments.—It was reported that Miss Arianwen Rees and Miss S. N. Wil- liams had accepted the appointments offered them by the Committee, but Miss Lilian Rees had declined.-The Director reported that in the Chairman's absence he had consulted the ex-Chairman and appointed the two best qualified appli- cants on the remaining list to fill the vacanies caused by the withdrawal of Miss Rees and the resignation of Miss Williams, viz., Miss M. M. Llewelyn, Cwmaman, and Miss C. Walker, Aber- aman, both of whom had accepted.—The appointments were unanimously con- firmed. I Application.—The Director stated that he had received an application for ap- pointment from a married certificated woman teacher, formerly in the Com- mittee's service, whose husband, also a teacher, would soon be called up.—After discussing the circumstance of the case it was resolved that the application be not I entertained. Parents' Day. — The Director re- ported upon the proposal to institute a Parents' Day in the schools, and recom- mended that the suggestion be not acted upon the present time, but that the matter should be left to the discretion of Head Teachers. He also pointed out II that several Head Teachers had ar- ranged for parents to visit the schools after the St. David's Day celebrations with very good results.—It was resolved that no action be taken in the matter at present. Date of Holidays.—It was resolved that the schools should close for the Midsummer Holidays at noon on Friday, July 28th, and reassemble on Monday, August 28th, and that the Autumn Mid- Term Holiday be fixed for Friday and Mondav, October 13th and 16th. SCHOOL DENTIST. It was re- ported that Mr. J J. Musgrave, Ex- mouth, had been appointed joint school dentist for Mountain Ash and Aberdare. The Director now stated that the dentist would be provisionally appointed for three months, and subject to his work being satisfactory, and subject to the confirmation of the Board of Education, Mr. Musgrave would be temporari.y appointed to the post till the end of the war. STAFF CHANGES. The Director re- ported that since the last meeting tte following teachers had left their posts in order to join the Army:—Ivor Ec- wards, E. D. Humphreys, G. E. WL- liams, E. W. Thomas, J. Davies, D. H. Davies, W. G. Morgan, H. H. Morris, J. T. James. This made a total of 36 teach- ers who had joined the Army. A HARD CASE.—The Director re- ported that he was in receipt of a lette; from a relative of Oswald T. Davies Aman School, asking the committee tt support an application for his exemp. tion or postponement from military ser. vice, on the ground that exceptional sacrifices had been made to give him education. Davies was 18 years of agE last November.—The Chairman asked if the committee had appealed for any teachers.—Director We have not ap- pealed for any single men, nor have we made an appeal to the Board of Educa- tion for single men. — Mr. Idwal Thomas Has anyone asked us to appeal for him--Director: No. Mr. Idwal Thomas was in favour of supporting the appeal, but ultimately the matter was left to the Tribunal. R.C. SCHOOL.—The Director report- ed that Miss Catherine Connolly had. been appointed in the place of Miss O'Reilly.—Mrs. Davies: An old Aber-. dare County School girl. ST. FAGAN'S. Rev. Richard Jones, Vicar of St. Fagan's, wrote that Mr. B. Jarman, headmaster of St. Fagan's School, had tendered his resignation, and he (the Vicar) was advertising for a successor.—Mr. W. Lawrence: Is there- a dearth of capable teachers locally?— The Director thought it was the inten- tion of the managers to appoint a teach- er at present in the service of the com- mittee.—Mr. T. Walter Williams ob- served that for a long time past there had been an unhappy dispute between Council Schools and Church Schools. Now if the managers would accept a local teacher for promotion, it would certainly be a means of closing a vexed question. No harm would be done if a resolution to that effect would be passed. The Director could write a letter, with the approval of the chairman, to be sent to the Vicar of St. Fagan's. The present position was that the committee would not recognise the seniority of a man for promotion, if he were appointed by the managers of a Church School. Now, if the managers would appoint a local man, it should be understood that that man would take his position at the proposed new Gadlys School. He moved that such a letter be written.—Mr. Idwal Thomas seconded, and the motion was agreed to. TWO COUNTY SCHOOL SCHOLARS —The Director called attention to two brilliant girls who had passed their senior examination at the local County School before they were 16. They were- Gwladys Evans and Dorah White. If the former applied for a bursar it would. be necessary for her to sit for her sen- ior examination three times.—Mr. T. Walter Williams remarked that the war had made it impossible to carry on special classes which such girls as the two mentioned required.—Mrs. Davies moved that posts be found for them under the Education Committee.—This course was adopted. SUMMER SCHOOLS—The Educa- tion Committee are granting 5 scholar- ships to the following, to attend Barry Summer School:—Miss Palmei, Miss, Henry, Abernant; Miss Tay, Abernant; Miss Rees, Open Air; and Miss Morgan, Cwmbach. The County Council are j granting nine scholarships to local teachers to attend the same school. The Director said there was only one applicant for a scholarship for the Welsh Summer School, and that was Miss Elizabeth Jones, Hirwain. TO-DAY AND TO-MORROW.—This- was the title of a book, copies of which were sent to members to peruse.—Mrs. Davies suggested that the Director- prepare a report on it, and that the I matter be placed on the agenda, for the first meeting after the holidays. Mem- bers might be able to read it during their holidays. Mr. T. Walter Wil- liams: The Director might prepare a Child's Guide out of it. (Laughter.) SALARIES. Applications for in- creased salaries were received from the Clerk of Works and Attendance Officers, and they were referred to the Finance- Committee.

—«———— MEMS FROM THE MOUNT. There's a wet nurse required for a Bull Dog pup. He is valued at one, pound sterling, per one pound avoirdu- pois. Any offers r Goode Evan. A Cosmo went through a Fagin drill the other day. He lost a gold watch and chain, with the light of day stream- ing into his optics. He got the valu- able back very shortly. He has now taken to wearing the cellar-flap chain. A Mount man has terrible flights of fancy, and has had aspiration for the air service. When at Cardiff he was asked what particular arm of the ser- vice he would like to, enter he replied, "I would like to be a radiator." The Sergt. Major went hot and cold in turn. Matters are not running very smooth- ly between the higher authorities of the Cottage Hospital and the work- men's representatives. At a meeting of the Joint Committee (Taff & Cynon) it was mentioned how highly unsatis- factory was the existing state of affairs.

Local Will. Mr. Rees Morgans, of Mackworth Villa, Gadlys Road, Aberdare, who died on May 27, intestate, a widower, left estate valued at < £ 20,817 gross, with net personalty .818,642. Letters of adminis- tration of his property have been granted to his daughters, Mrs. Mary Ann Jones, of 2 Oxford Street, Aber- dare, and Mrs. Elizabeth Groves, of Rodney House, Newport, two of the next of kin.