The Aberdare Leader

c vi rli 0 A ki a. FINESi quality batter :.t Fletcher's, 'Commercial Street, cental c. LET JAY supj'iy you on their ,payment system. CHEAPEST CYCLES are Royal En- fields, ze6 28. 6d. upwar&Parker Bros. EXTRAORDINARY Bargains at Prance Williams' Sale. SUNDAY SCHOOL DAY. On Mon- day last th annual Sunday School tea meetings were held. All the places of worship turned out in procession, viz., Gobaith (C.M.), Nebo (B.), Elim (Cong.), St. Luke's Church and the Free Church Mission. Afterwards all par- took of tea at their respective vestries. FREE CHURCH MISSION. On Sunday last special services were held in connection with this cause. The morning service was held at the School- room, and the afternoon service at 'Gobaith Chapel (kindly lent). The Rev. T. Madoc Jeffreys, Aberdare, preached appropriate sermons. The evening ser- vice took the form of a sacred concert. Mr. David Hopkins, Cwmdare, pre- sided, and delivered an address. Selec- tions were given by the Mission Choir. Songs were sung by Miss Winnie Jones, Cwmdare; Miss J. Oliver, Aberdare; Mr. Lewis Williams, Trecynon, and Mr. Fred Harries. Action song by the children. Selection by the Band.

TRECYNON. DO YOTJ ever feel down in the mouth? Depend upon it, it surely arises from ■tomach troubles# Try Emrys Evans' Digestive Juice—a certain cure. I ALL trams and buses lead you to JAY'S. GREAT BARGAINS for: you at Prance Williams'. CHEAPEST CYCLES are Royal En- 'fields, £ 6 2s. 6d. upwards.—Parker Bros. PERSONAL. Nurse Carter, 32 Meirion Street, recently won a scholar- 'hip in midwifery at Cardiff, and at the decent examination held at Bristol ob- tained the diploma, C.M.B. SOIREE. On Monday last a soiree was held in connection with Carmel (C.M.) Children's Choir at Carmel Hall. A large number sat to tea. The ltev. H. T. Stephens, pastor, presided over the concert. Songs were given by Messrs. LI. Jones, D. W. James, Abra- ham James, and T. J. James. Recita- tions by Lily Hughes, Lizzie M. Davies, Itary Jane Thomas, Irene Davies, and Ann Morgan. The accompanist was Mr. LI. Jones. Mr. Sam Thomas, the Conductor, briefly addressed the meet- Illig., A vote of thanks was proposed to the chairman and artistes by Mr. Ed- ward Jones, and seconded by Mr. T. J. ^anies. The secretary was Mr. D. W. James, and the treasurer was Mr. Johnny Jones. OBITUARY. On Thursday last the Remains of the late Mrs. Jenkins, 2 Meirion Street, were interred at the A-berdare Cemetery. The mourners were: Mr. and Mrs. W. Jenkins, Mr. ^nd Mrs. Ben Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. John Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. T. Jenkins, sons; Mr. and Mrs. W. Codd, Penrhiw- ^eiber, grandson; Mr. and Mrs. D. J. James, Mr. and Mrs. A. Board, Mr. T. Jenkins, Miss Beatrice May Jenkins, Srandchildren; Miss Lizzie Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Owen Jones, Tylorstown; David Lewis and W. J. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths, Tylorstown; Mr. and Mrs. W. Williams, Fishguard; Misses Hannah and Maggie Phillips, Tylors- town; Mr. Rowland Phillips, Mr. J. J. Phillips, Miss M. J. Phillips, Maldwyn "§*id Tom Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. John Butler and Mrs. Willie Jones, nephews *nd nieces; Mrs. Ann Phillips, Tylors- town, and Mrs. H. Jenkins, Ferndale, Mr. Joseph John, Milford Haven, cousin. The Revs. W. Cynog Williams and D. Bassett officiated. Appropriate hymns were sung.

CADLYS. CHEAPEST CYCLES are Royal En- fields, X6 2s. 6d. upwards.—Parker Bros. JAY'S furniture is worth placing in ^°ur best rooms. INTERMENT. — On Thursday last the remains of the late Mrs. Worth, 31 ylan Road, were interred at the Aber- *jare Cemetery. The mourners were: ■Jjred and Tom, sons; Mary and Sarah, daughters; Mrs. J. Davies, mother; Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Cwmdare, pother; Mr. and Mrs. J". Davies, ,rother; Mr. and Mrs. J. Williams, sister; Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Thomas, lister; Mr. and Mrs. R. Jones, sister; D. Rees, brother-in-law; Mrs. S. ijavies, si6ter-in-law; Mr. and Mrs. H. J»orth, Dowlais, brother-in-law; Mr. S. ■Pavies, Carmarthen; Mr. and Mrs. J. relies, uncle and aunt; Mr. and Mrs. W- Jones, D. N. Davies, D. J. Davies, ft- Mr. and Mrs. C. Worth, T. Worth, Miss Jenkins, Brecon; Gwen and Annie Wil- liams, Rachel Davies, nephews and nieces; Mrs. Jones, Penboyr, aunt; Mr. and Mrs. E. Davies, Caerau; Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Griffiths, Cwm- bach, cousins. The Rev. J. Sulgwyn Davies officiated. The deceased had been ailing a long time. She was a faithful member of Siloh Congregational Church. Her husband was the late Mr. Charles Worth, foreman plate- layer, who was killed about five years ago on the Dare Line. Her demise at the early age of 38 years is deeply re- gretted. Mr. D. Tyssul Davies was the undertaker.

ABERDARE. WHY sutfer the torments of indi- gestion and liver troubles, when a single bottle of Emrys Evans' Digestive Juice will relieve you. FLETCHER'S, 9-10 Commercial Street, is becoming the centre of attraction for smart up-to-date housewives. JAY'S furniture is worth placing in your best rooms. PRANCE WILLIAMS' Sale starts to- morrow (Friday). CHEAPEST CYCLES are Royal En- fields, .£6 2s. 6d. upwards.—Parker Bros. TROTTING. At Caerphilly Sports on Monday Mr. T. Williams, Aberdare, won the one mile open trotting handi- cap with his "Silk Twist" (owing 350 yards). MINISTERIAL. On Sunday the pulpit of Nazareth C.M. Church was occupied by the Rev. G. H. Jones, B.A., Noddfa, Mountain Ash.—At Bethania C.M. Church on Sunday even- ing the preacher was Mr. Ogwen Wil- liams, Aberdare. ST. ELVAN'S. On Sunday morning v-ns a rhoral celebration of the ;¡l,' taumunlui sung to Martin Shaw in D. The Vicar was celebrant, and 1;,2 D. J. v. ills occupied the pulpit. t the eveini:- service the Vicar officiated and preached. tiuOixING CuA Lj-ici. A farewell was given to Mr. Ben George, fruiterer, Weatherall Street, at the Three Generals Hotel on Wednesday night. Ben has joined the 3rd Welsh, stationed at Cardiff Castle Grounds. Mr. 1. Morris was voted to the chair. Songs, etc., were given by Messrs. Ivor Drower, Stanley Wheatcliff, W. Lan- man, Jack Jennings, Tom Lloyd, Will Powell, Dick Rigby, Allan Jennings. Mr. D. Morgan gave selections on the mandoline. Mr. Joe Webb gave a comic recitation; also a solo on the bones. The accompanists were Mr. Stanley Wheatcliff and Mr. Evan Davies. TABERNACLE. The occupant of the pulpit of Tabernacle English Con- gregational Church on Sunday morning was Mr. Edgar Jones, Aberdare, who addressed the children on the text, "Be not forgetful to entertain strangers, for thereby some have en- tertained angels unawares." The moral of his message to the children was, "Be kind to strangers and thereby bring blessings on your own head." Mr. Jones preached from John 16. 20, Mr. Jones preached from John 16. 20, "Your sorrow shall be turned into 'I joy." He dwelt on the solution of the problem of pain, and the means of converting sorrow into joy. Referring to the war he said that he did not be- lieve with some breezy optimists that everybody would be the better for it, but the majority, he believed, would be chastened by it and the hearts of the nations would be better after it. CARMEL (B.). The pulpit of Carmel English Baptist Church was occupied on Sunday last by Mr. J. D. James, Aberdare. Taking as his text at the evening service the words in John 4. 18, "Perfect love casteth out fear," Mr. James remarked that the predominant element in non-Christian religions was fear-a dread of the un- seen. Lack of courage was also a characteristic of some indifferent pro- fessing Christians. What we needed to-day above all things was the fearless- ness which Christ displayed throughout the whole of his career on earth, the courage engendered by love. Let us all endeavour to cultivate the perfect love which casteth out fear, and go out to the world on a mission of love with a. courageous resolve worthy of the cause we espoused and the Master whom we professed to emulate.—Professor Tom Jones, L.R.A.M., A.R.C.O., was the organist.

CWMBACH. CHEAPEST CYCLES are Royal En- fields, £ 6 2s. 6d. upwards.—Parker Bros. WHY do the majority of Cwmbach people buy at Fletcher's? Because they get best value. YOU will be pleased after calling at JAY'S. PRANCE WILLIAMS' Sale-a quanti- ty of slightly soiled Goods going very I cheap. THE PRIZE DRAWING in aid of; David Jones, 56 Cwmaman Road, Godre- aman, has been postponed to August 14, 1916. All duplicates, monies and unsold tickets to be forwarded to one of the secretaries, T. Bowen, Cwmbach, or J. Rusbatch, Aberaman, or the treasur- er, D. Jones, Cwmbach, on or before August 7th.

ABERAMAN. FOR Indigestion, Constipation, and other stomach troubles, fry Emrys Evans' Digestive Juice. THE "CUP always cheers when the tea is bought at Fletcher's. CHEAPEST CYCLES are Royal En- fields, « £ 6 2s. 6d. upwards.—Parker Bros. JAY'S furniture is worth placing in your best rooms. PRANCE WILLIAMS' both Shops are full of Bargains. SARON (C.). The pulpit of the above church was occupied on Sunday last by the Rev. E. J. Gruffydd, Bethel, Trecynon. MILITARY. Mr. Albert Stanley John, the fifth son of Mr. and Mrs. B. John, 343 Cardiff Road, has joined the Motor Transport Service, London. ON FURLOUGH. Lance-Corporal Isaac Evans, 3-6th Welsh, son of Mr. and Mrs. Silas Evans, Cardiff Road, is home on furlough from Neyland. MILITARY. We are requested to state that it was Lance-Corporal J. J. Williams, 48041, R.A.M.C., who re- ported the bravery of Private Jack Miles, referred to in our last issue. Lance-Corporal Williams earned his promotion in the trenches in France. TO MUNITION WORKS. Miss M. Cow drey, 23 Cynon Street, Aber- aman, and her cousin, Miss E. Hiscock,

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GODREAMAN. ALL trams and buses lead you to JAY'S. A QUIET WEDDING was solemnised at Calfaria Baptist Chapel, Aberdare, on Wednesday morning. The contract- ing parties were Mr. James Seth Rees, precentor of Salem, Godreaman, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Rees, Glanrhyd Stores, Cwmaman, and Mrs. Daisy Lewis, of Mountain Ash, daughter of Mr. John Rosser, Cwmaman. The cere- mony was performed by the Rev. S. J. Leeke, B.A., B.D. The bride was given away by her father. The bridegroom's father was also present at the ceremony

ABERCWMBOI. JAY'S easy payment system is easy for you. GREAT BARGAINS at Prance Wil- liams' this week. WAR NEWS.—Private Willie Butler, A.S.C., stationed at Kinmel Park, recently paid a short visit to his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. E. Jones, Doly- coed.—Private D. T. Evans, R.W.F., son of Mr- and Mrs. Thomas Evans, 64 John Street, is also home from Kinmel Park.—So is Private John H. Davies, 21 Jenkin Street, who is also at Rhyl. John Hugh was previous to his enlist- ment an assistant superintendent with the Pearl Assurance Co. at Aberdare.— Private Noah Jones, R.F.A., son of Mr. David Jones, 41 John Street, is home. He has had four months' train- ing in a Yorkshire Camp.-Trooper Daniel Nicholas, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Nicholas, Park View Terrace, is home from Oswestry. He is attached to the Glamorgan Yeomanry.

MISK1N. JAY'S furniture is worth placing in your best rooms. OUR TOMMIES. Gunner R. Owen, of the R.G.A., who was invalided home from Jamaica, West Indies, some time ago, and now stationed at the wireless station at the Isle of Wight, is home on a few days' leave with his parents at 14 Hugh Street. He has been on active service since the outbreak of war. He leaves shortly again for the firing line.—Private M. Richards, of the 3rd Welsh, now stationed at Barry, is also home on leave. He was badly wounded in France. He also served through the South African War. His home, too, is at 14 Hugh Street.

MATTHEWSTOWN & YNYSBOETH. JAY'S furniture is worth placing in your best rooms. MILITARY. Drummer R. Owen, 20th Welsh, has been home from Kin- mel Park on leave. His home is at 99 Avondale Street. Private George Summerhill has returned to his unit at Barry after a few days' leave. His home is at Gloucester Villa, Pentwyn Avenue. SOLDIER'S SUCCESS. Private Dannie Evans, who is stationed at Barry, and attached to the Cycling Co., has won a valuable silver cup at a singing competition confined to H.M soldiers at Swindon out of a large num- ber of Competitors. He has also won another cup for singing at the same place. Both trophies are now on view at a Penrhiwceiber shop window. He is the son of Nurse Evans, of 6 Homerton Street, who has two other sons serving H.M. Forces. One, Private Lewis John Evans, attached to the Oxford and Bucks, is now lying at a hospital in Malta, having been invalided from Salonika. INTERMENT.—On Saturday last the remains of little Harriet Anne, daughter of Private and Mrs. Thomas Weyman, of 11 Avondale Street, were interred at Abercynon Cemetery. The Rev. E. Holly officiated. The chief mourners were: Mother; Mr. David Weyman, uncle; Daniel Thomas and Isaac Weyman, brothers; Mrs. Britton, grandmother; Mrs. R. Kemp, Mrs. Bevan, Abertillery, aunts; Mr. William Kemp, uncle; Charlie and Mary Kemp, cousins; Mrs. J. Crowley, aunt. Wreaths were given by the family and neighbours.

PENRHIWCEIBER. JAY'S furniture is worth placing in your best rooms. ACCIDENT. — On Friday last, whilst following his occupation at the Penrikyber Colliery, a serious accident hefel Mr. Ben Phillips, a fireman at the 7ft. seam. It appears that a journey got off the road, and came in contact with Phillips' leg. He was conveyed to the Mountain Ash Cottage Hospital, where it was found that the unfortunate man had sustained a compound fracture of the leg. His home is at No. 6 Rheola Street. His condition is very favourable under the circumstances. j HOME FROM THE FRONT. On < Thursday last Woodfield Terrace was I the scene of great enthusiasm on the I home coming of Private Charlie I Nicholas, of the 10th Gloucester Regi- ment. The street was gaily decorated with flags, etc., from end to end. This gallant soldier has just been dis- charged from Colchester Hospital, where he has been for nine months I' suffering with wounds received at the Battle of Loos. He has now fully re- covered from his wounds, and returns to action in a few days. His wife and familv reside at 17 Woodfield Terrace. He joined at the outbreak of war. BETHESDA (B.). On Sunday last anniversary services were held at Beth- esda. The conductor of the singing was Mr. W. Battram; organists, Mr. W. J. Roberts and Mr. D. J. Taylor. At the morning meeting Miss Blodwen Jones presided. Recitations were given by Phyllis Morgan, Miriam Roberts, Beatrice Haynes, Evelyn Jones, Trevor Partridge, Edith Roseigh, Eva Thomas, Richard Ambrey, Gladys Jones, Elsie Screen, Jacky Haynes, Annie Hoskins, and Beatrice Maud Lyov,<. 1 a the afternoon ILr. W. Moi gan presided. The following took part :-Eva Batiram. Violet Morris. Maggie Jones, Edwin. Roseigh, Edwin Partridge, George Rees, Annie Hughes, Cyril Jones, Beatrice Carr, Richard Ambrey, Rebecca Rees, Alfred Lyons, Evan D. Walters, George Williams, Elsie Jones, Miriam Roberts, Maggie John. Dialogues by Trevor Partridge and Rose Mills and by Miss Miriam Roberts and friends. Solo and chorus bv Miss Harvey and Choir. Jn the evening Mr. Howell Howells pre- sided. The following took part: Edith Roseigh, Gladys Jones, Myfanwy Gibbon, George Rees, Rose Mills, Phyllis Morgan, Rebecca Rees, Clara Davies, Queenie Chapman, Beatrice Richards, Reggie Morgan, Mrs. J. Lyons, Miriam Roberts, E. D. Walters, Annie Hoskins, Elsie Jones, Agnes Morgan, Evelyn Jones, Stanley Williams, Clifford James. Quartette, Messrs. W. Rees and party. Dialogue, Miss Elsie Jones and party. Several anthems and choruses were sung by the choirs. Councillor Thomas Jones, senior deacon, gave an address.

Vale of Neath News. CLYNNEATH. JAY'S furniture is worth placing in your best rooms. MINING. On Friday evening last at the Rock Hotel a general meeting was held by the workmen of the Rock Colliery'under the presidency of Mr. Evan Rees. Several items of importance were explained by the checkweigher, Mr. Morgan Morgan. ROLL OF HONOUR. — Mr. and Mrs. David Perkins, 38 Avon Terrace, of Lamb and Flag district, have received a letter from the War Office stating that their son, Private Noah Llewelyn Perkins, No. 33,179 of the R.F., has died from wounds at a Red Cross Hospital in France. Private Perkins joined the colours about 12 months ago. He was only 22 years of age. We ex- tend our deepest sympathy to the family. SMOKING CONCERT. On Monday evening last at the Oddfellows Hotel a concert was held under the presidency of Mr. David Arthur in honour of one of our naval heroes, Mason Whisher. Mr. Beachy gave an overture. Songs were rendered by Mr. Fred Atkins, Mr. Richard Davies, of Merthyr. Song and dance by Mr. Mathew Webber. Duet by Mr. Harrison and Mr. Ralph Roberts. .Songs by Messrs. Owen Jones, Richard Davies, John Davies, and W. Deveraux. The chairman presented the hero of the evening with a cheque. Mr. Beachy was the accompanist. FAREWELL CONCERT. On Wed- nesday evening at Bethel Baptist Chapel a concert was held as a send-off to Private James Morris, Welsh Guards, of Penpiachine, who was leaving for the front. The chair was occupied by Mr. John Harrett. An overture was given by Misses Irene Harris and Maggie Edwards. Solos by Miss Mary Janet Williams and Madam Blodwen Morris. Duet by Miss Joanna Jones (Llinos y Glyn) and Miss Rosina Jones. Solos by Messrs. David John Rees, Willie Morgan, Tom Cynon, David Harries, W. S. Davies and Ted Evans. Recita- tions by Miss Maggie Thomas (Lili'r Dyffryn), David Morris, and Master Willie Morris. Violin selections by Master Idwal Williams. Miss Olwen Morris, Mr. John Rees and Mr. Parry Williams were the accompanists. The chairman presented Private Morris with a cheque on behalf of the church and neighbours. Mr. W. S. Davies ren- dered the Welsh National Anthem.

RHEUMATISM-KIDNEY TROUBLE. Rheumatism is due to uric acid crystals in the joints and muscles, the result of excessive uric acid in the sys- tem that the kidneys failed to remove as nature intended, to which every qualified physician agrees, and this acid is also the eaus4 of backache, lumbago, sciatica, gout, urinary trouble, stone, gravel, dropsy. The success of Estora Tablets for the treatment of rheumatism and other forms of kidney trouble is due to the fact that they restore the kidneys to healthy action and thereby remove the cause of the trouble, and have cured numberless cases after the failure of other remedies, which accounts for them fast superseding out-of-date medicines that are sold at a price beyond all but the wealthy. All Chemists, Is. 3d. per box of 40 tablets, or, postage free, from Estora Co., 132 Charing Cross Road, London, W.C. Aberdare Agents: Boots Cash Chemists.

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Nodion. Caed anerchiad dyddorol a ftraeth gan y Parch. J. Bowen Davies, o Aber- cwmboi, yn y Toncoch, Cefnpennar, yn ystod gwibdaith y Cymrodorion ddydd Sadwrn. Hefyd caed sylw&dau buddioi gan amryw gymrodyr o Aberdar ac Aberpennar. Drwg gan bawb fod yr Hybarch R. J. Jones, M.A., yn methu dod i'r daith o herwydd llesgedd. "Aros mae'r mynyddau mawr," ac erys hefyd yr hen enwau Cymraeg. Ond bugeiliaid ereill sydd AI yr hen fynyddoedd hyn." Mewn llawer o'r hen amaethdai ar lethrau bro Pennar ceir heddyw estron- iaid i Walia nas gallant o'r braidd gyn- anu enw eu preswylfeydd. Saeson un- iaith h drigant yn y Toncoch, hen gar- tref Edward If an. Mewn amaethdy cyfagos hefyd ni ddeall y preswylwyr y Gymraeg, a phan aeth y Parch. John Lewis at y ddor ddydd Sadwrn i ofyn enw y ty sillebwyd yr enw 'Cefnpennar' iddo. Tybiai y preswylwyr yn ddiau ta.w cyd-estron oedd yn holi hynt y lie. Gweinidog Undodaidd oedd y Parch. Edward Ifan o'r Toncoch, a, brodor o Lwydeoed. Dywed rhyw hanesydd Seisnig ei fod yn dylawd ilwn. A chan- iatau hyn—ac y mae v stori yn amheus —rhyfedd na fuasai cyfoeth meddyliol Edward Ifan yn tynnu sylw hanesydd teg yn hytrach na'i amgylchiadau tym- liorol. Y mae'r gymdeithas rma'n gref," nieddai an wriii weled cynitor o G v ui ro- (ionoii yn bresenol cr gwaat.l af t: dd iuisddas. Orid yn y nei I i yn lwy," meddai un araii. Yr wythnos ddiweddaf bu farw Mr. Robert Williams, o Ddinbych, yn 75 mlwydd oed. Am driugain mlynedd gwefthiodd yn swyddfa argraffu Gee. Pwy a ddywed ar ol hyn nad yw "offis breintio" yn lie iachus? 0 hyn allan bydd pris papyrau dimai Gogledd Cymru yn geiniog. Na syner g ar ol hyn weled y newyddiaduron oelll- iog yn ymgodi i geiniog a dimai. Teg yw i arlwywyr lien fel i arlwywyr y bwyd a dderfydd gael rhagor am eu poen yn awr pan y mae y defnyddiau wedi myned mor uchel. Bu cryn drafodaeth yn mysg rhai a Gymrodorion Aberdar ac Aberpennar ar eu gwibdaith ddiweddar ynghylch ystyr y gair "ton." Ymdona y "tonau" dros Gymru i gyd; mae gennym bob lliw o honynt, megis Toncoch, Tondu, Ton- gwyn. Meddwn Don y pentre, Ton y pandy, Ton yr Ystrad, a Thon y felin. Hawdd deall fod y ton yn lie pwysig yn naearyddiaeth Cymru Fu, er nad yw Cymru Sydd yn glir o berthynas i'w ystyr.

Calfaria, Aberdare. Cynhaliwyd cyrddau ehwarterol Ysgol Sul yr Eglwys uchod y Sul diweddaf. Yr oedd cyfarfod y boreu o dan lywydd- iaeth Mr. John Lloyd. Dechreuwyd trwy ddarllen pennod gan May George. Anerch Gorsedd Gras, Mr. J. D. Price. Cymerwyd rhan mewn adrodd a chanu gan Annie Price, Myra Wheeler, Jennie Rees, Maggie Jenkins, Gwladys Jones, Phoebe Williams. Dadl, Emlyn Druce a Mervyn Davies. Diweddwyd gan Mr. John Lloyd. Cyfarfod y prydnawn: Llywyddwyd gan Mrs. S. Jones. Darllen pennod, Maud Turner. Anerch Gorsedd Gras, Mr. Phillip Jones. Adroddiadau gan Iorwerth Davies, Glyn Williams, Sadie Edwards, Morfudd Davies, Brin- ley Price, Olwen Davies, Glyn Price, Ebi Rees, Gwyneth Davies, Florie Pugh, W. Charles Thomas, Violet Burtoiu Glyndwr Davies, Gwyn Davies, Olwen* Roderick, Willie Richards, Uriah Williams, Katie Thomas, Florie Evans, Johnnie Turner, Idris Wil- liams, Doris Edwards, Maria Thomas, Elsie Scorey, Margaret M. Thomas, Bronwen Edmunds, Rosie Turner, Maldwyn Rees, Emrys Price, Minnie Williams, Hannah Evans. Holwyddoreg gan Phoebe Wheeler a'i dosbarth. Llywyddwyd cyfarfod yr hwyr gan Mr. Thomas Wheeler. Dechreuwyd gan Mr. William J. Davies. Adoddiadau gan May Wheeler, Blodwen Williams, Phoebe Williams, David John Lewis, William Morgan, Thomas Emlyn Druce. Dadl gan Maggie Rees ac Ellen Druce. Can gan Maggie Williams. Can gan Ben Pugh. Deuawd gan Maggie Wil- liams a'i brawd. Araeth gan Mr. David Richards. Canodd Cor y Plant amryw o donau o dan arweiniad Mr. Daniel Griffiths. Cyfeiliwyd gan Proff. Tom Davies. Trefnwyd y rhaglen gan Mrs. S. Jones. Cafwyd cyfarfodydd da dros ben. Mae'r ysgol o dan arolygiaeth Mri. J. H. Hopkins a Thomas Wheeler.

A Cymrodorion Pilgrimage. On Saturday Cymrodorion Aberdar had a pilgrimage to Toncoch, Cefn- pennar, the old home of the Rev. Ed- ward Ifan, a noted poet and Unitarian minister, who flourished about two cen- turies ago. Heedless of frowning skies nearly forty souls-exclusive of a con- tingent of Cymrodorion Aberpennar- made the journey. They travelled by rail from Aberdare to Duffryn Cross- ing. Having wended their way up the mountain side as far as Toncoch a halt was made. The veteran Cymrodor, the Rev. R. J. Jones, who was to give an address on Edward Ifan, was unable to be present. At the urgent request of the party the Rev. J. Bowen Davies, Aber- cwmboi, stepped into the breach and delivered an excellent extempore ad- dress on the renowned Welsh divine and his time. Supplementary remarks were made by the Revs. R. Williams, Aberdare; Llewelyn Morgan, Mountain Ash; Councillor George Powell, Mr. J. Griffiths and Mr. T. J. Howells (Hywel Nedd). A vote of sympathy with the Rev. R. J. Jones in his illness was moved by the Rev. J. B. Davies, and seconded by the Rev. W. Davies, Mountain Ash. The pilgrims partook of tea at the Cefnpennar Golf Pavilion. Councillor Ogwen Williams proposed and Mrs. Edwards, ex-president of Cymrodorion Aberpennar, seconded a cordial vote of thanks to the Aberdare Valley Golf Club for access to their grounds and the use of the pavilion. The Aberdare party returned on foot via Cwmbach, taking stock of various pla%% of antiquarian interest on the way. The following were present: Rev. and Mrs. R. Williams and Myfan- wv Williams, Mr. and Mrs. D. Timothy Davies, Rev. and Mrs. John Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Ogwen Williams, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Price, Mrs. J. A. William*, and Misses Alice S. Williams and Teg- wedd Williams, Misses Rosina Williams, E. King, M. Rees, S. M. Morgan, G. Lewis, Etta Palmer, Winnie Evans, Norah James, Elizabeth Evans, Jennie Richards, Morfudd Davies, Gwladys Phillips, S. Anthony, M. A. Edwards, B.A., Winnie Purser. L. Prosser, Revs. W. Davies, M.A., and J. B. Davies, Messrs. Martin Palmer, J. Griffiths, H. Lloyd (Ab Hefin), G. Powell, J. Isaac, and Albert Rees. Also from Mountain JI Ash: Revs. W. Davies and Ll. Morgan, Mrs. Edwards, Miss Davies and Miss Richards, and Mr. T. J. Howells.

Red Cross Concert. At the Red Cross Hospital, Trecynon, on June 30th, a juvenile concert, the second of a series organised by Mrs. (Rev.) R. Williams, was held. The Rev. R. Williams, Nazareth, presided, and gave a suitable address. "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau" was sung by Myfanwy Williams. Pianoforte solo, Misa Gwladys Phillips. Several choruses were given by Robertstown School Children, conducted by Mr. Ivor Rees. Irish song, Muriel Richards. Recita- tion, Eddie Isaac. Duet, Ethel Davies and Glyn Williams. Solos by Trevor Goodwin Jones. Comic songs by Mr. W. Bond. Recitations, Blodwen Wil- liams. Chain of Welsh airs by the Choir. Violin solo by Myfanwy Williams, ac- companied oil the piano by Laura Thomas. Recitation, Kitty Isaac. Solos by Mat tie Evans. Action song, "Cobbler Boys," Maldwyn Jones and Ernie Jones. Recitation, A. Morgan. Pianoforte solo, Gwyneira Isaac. Solos by Maggie Williams. Song, Maggie Jenkins. Song, Muriel Richards. Solos r^1JI rGCitations by Morris Morgan, Gadlys. Penhillion singing (topical), Myfanwy and Megan Williams. Solos, Gwladys Edmunds. Solo, Maldwyn Jones. Two of the soldiers, viz., Private Rowe and Corporal Abbott, pro- posed and seconded a vote of thanks to Mrs. Williams, Miss Gwladys Phillips, and Mr. Ivor Rees for their excellent entertainment. Commandant Walter Williams also expressed the Red Cross staff's appreciation of the function.

Starred and Unstarred Smokers. The Good Old Shagg Smokers of Aberdare Valley will be pleased to know that the manufacturers of the noted Tobacco, 'Cope's No. 1 Shagg' bb have now made arrangements with some of the leading Grocers, Tobacconists and Co-operative Societies throughout the district to Stock this popular weed," so that it may be procured locally at any time, in packets and tins. This Rich, Cool, and Lasting Shagg it as Sweet as a Nut, and can be Smoked at the Home, Theatre, Music Hall, or anywhere, and people around will enjoy the pleasing aroma. Wives and Sweethearts like it be- cause it does not make Smokers' mouths, breath, or home smell offensive- ly as is usually the case with other Shagg Tobaccos. Quality is the Keynote with Cope's No. l," and the grand recep- tion it has already received, and the daily increasing demand is so gratifying that we do not hesitate to recommend all good smokers to go on it." If any difficulty is experienced in getting it just drop a postcard to— Cope's Tobacco Works, Liverpool. — Cambrian Railways CHARMING HOLIDAY RESORTS ON THE SHORES OF Cardigan Bay Aberystwyth, Movey, Barmouth, Borth, Criccieth, Oolgelley, Fair- I bourne, Harlech, Portmarfoc, Pwllheli I j and Towyn, ALSO IN THE UPPER WYE and SEVERN VALLEYS. Brecon, Builth Wells, Llanidloes, and Bhayader Unrivalled Scenery. Bracing Climate. Safe Bathing and Boating, Mountain Climbing, Fishing, Shooting and all Out-door Sports, Golf. Delightful Coach Tours. HOLIDAY CONTRACT TICKETS, At a Cost of 1/- a Day. The NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD OF WALES will be held at Aberystwyth on the 16th, 17th & 18th August, 1916 Guides and full information can be obtained on application to Mr. Herbert Williams, Superintendent of the Line, Oswestry. S. WILLIAMSON, General Manager. Oswestry, July, 1916.

I Regent Street, Aberaman, left last Thursday for Coventry Munition Works. I They have two brothers each on active service. BILLIARDS. The Spring Billiard Handicap, held at the Workmen's Institute, has just terminated. There were 110 entries. The appended were the winners:—1st, J. R. Williams; 2, Tom Davies; 3rd, Jack Llewelyn; 4th, Will Rorke. The best break was made by J. R. Williams, it being 37. ACCIDENT. On Monday after- noon, near the tram terminus, a little girl, named Idessa Shell, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Shell, 197 Cardiff Road, was knocked down by a tramcar. It appears that she was meeting her sisters coming home from school. She was badly bruised about the knees through having been dragged along by the car. WAR NEWS. Private Llew Morgan list Rhonddas), who has been out in France since last November, writing to his brother, says he is in the best of health. He is a Battalion bomber, and in that role has often been at close quarters with the Huns. In a recent letter he states that the 1st Rhonddas are the only unit of the Welsh Division to be mentioned twice in dispatches. Private Morgan has a pal attached to the Battalion in the person of Private Pete Davies, who is one of four brothers in khaki. Privates Morgan and Davies previous to enlisting resided at Gladstone Street, Aberaman. WAR NEWS. Sergeant-Major Jack Griffiths, of the 3rd Welsh, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Griffiths, 12 Clarence Terrace, in a letter home states that he is in excellent health. He is stationed at Rhyl.—Driver David Jones, A.S.C., son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Jones, Mar- garet Street, was home on furlough last week. He is stationed at Osterley Park, Londc,n.-Pi-ivate Ross Jones, King's Shropshire Light Infantry, another son, is stationed at Aldershot. He was home recently. He was tlie captain of the now defunct Penylan Football Team. YSGOLDY SILOA. On Sunday afternoon the quarterly meeting of the Sunday School was held. The Rev. D. Silyn Evans presided. Recitations were given by Thomas Clifford Parry, Brin- ley John Parry, Ivy May Parry, John James Parry, Maggie May Hughes, Katie Hughes, Maggie May Buxton- James, Martha Jane Jones, Florrie Smith, Gwladys Hughes, and Mr. W. R. Evans; solos by Bonnie Thomas, Maggie M. Buxton-James, Misses Alice M. Parry, Katie Lewis, Olwen Jones, and Messrs. Tom Parry, Gwilym Parry, and W. J. Harries. Choruses were ren- dered by the Children's Choir, under the conductorship of Mr. Tom Parry, and the children were catechised by the j chairman. Books were also presentety to the children for collecting towards the Missionary Society. Mr. David Evans accompanied throughout.