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CWMBACH. ] MARKET HALL, ABERDARE.- To-day, Thursday, November 2nd; also Thursday next, November 9th.-Mr. D. Morris Powell invites the public to call and inspect the Furniture he will be selling without reserve, including Piano in each Sale. Sales to commence at 2 sharp.-Auctioneer's Office: Gadlys Road, Aberdare. DON'T delay, but call on JAY. JOIN OUR Christmas Club.— Fletcher's, Commercial Street, Aberdare. KILLED IN ACTION. Mr. and Mrs. W. Williams, of Canal Row, have received information from the War Office that their son, Private Thomas Williams, Welsh Regiment, has fallen in action. Private Williams was at one time a member of the Cwmbach Central Rovers F.C. ON FURLOUGH. Corporal Wil- liam Davies, Welsh .^Regiment, of Tir- bach, and Private J. Aubrey, the adopted 6on of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Pugh, of Well Place, are now home on leave. Private Aubrey was at the out- break of the war in Australia, and enlisted in an Australian Regiment. He left this country about four years ago. ON LEAVE. Corporal Ben Evans, nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Evans, of 21 Timothy Row, has been staying at the above address for a short period. He is attached to the Australian Regiment, and enlisted in Australia. His father, the late Mr. John Evans, brother of Mr. Thomas Evans, emigrated to Australia 41 years ago. Corporal Evans, who is now stationed at Salisbury Plain, is short- ly to be drafted out to Salonika. He has a wife and two children. WEDDI.N,G.-At Calfaria (B.) Chapel, Aberdare, on Sunday morning last a very pretty wedding was solemnised by the Rev. Joseph James, Bethania, the contracting parties being Miss Louisa Evans, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Evans, of 21 Timothy Row, and Mr. Walter Lloyd Edwards, of 24 Cwmaman Road. The bride, who was given away by her father, was neatly attired in a grey costume with a white felt hat trimmed with squirrel. The bridesmaids were Misses Mattie Davies, niece of the bride, and Mary Jane Curnow, both being smartly attired in navy blue costume with white felt hat. The best man was Mr. David Edwards, brother of the bride- groom. Also present were: Mr. Griffith Evans, brother of the bride, and Mr. Henry Morgan. At the .home of the bride's parents a sumptuous breakfast had been prepared. The following were present, in addition to the above men- tioned:-Mother of bride, Mrs. John James, Mrs. S. A. Davies, Mrs. S. A. Evans, and Mrs. M. Edwards. OBITUARY. We regret to record the death of Thomas Henry Terry, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. William Davies, Canal Cottage, Cwmbach, which took place on Monday, October 22na, after a patiently borne illness. de- ceased was only 21 years of age. ins remains were laid to rest at the Aber- dare Cemetery on Saturday last. The Rev. R. H. Davies, Bryn Seion, con- ducted the obsequies. The principal mourners were: First coach, Mr. an Mrs. William Davies, grandparents; Mrs. J. Fowler and Mrs. Albert Jeffries, sisters; Mrs. Robert Davies and Mrs. Thomas Davies, sisters-in- law; 2nd coach, Mrs. John Davies, sister-in-law; Mrs. John Williams, Mrs. Corbett, and Mrs. Williams, aunts, North View; Mrs. Olden and Mrs. Jones; 3rd coach, Mr and Mrs. John Boyland, Llanbradach; Mr. Charles Davies, Mountain Ash; Misses Mary Jane Francis and Annie Davies; 4th coach, Miss E. Jeffries, Mrs. G. Fowler, Tylorstown; Mrs. Lambert and Mrs. Mark Loveridge. Following the hearse were: Driver Fred Henry Ter^' Glamorgan Royal Horse; Charles Terry, and Edwin Terry, brothers; Robert Davies, John ^avies, Z. Davies and Driver Thomas Davies, RF.A.; Messrs. Alfred Jeffries and George Olden, uncles; Willie Fowler and Z. Davies. Bearers: Messrs. Wm. John Lambert, Thomas Lambert, Wil- liam Kellow, Edward Brown, David Jones, and Mark Loveridge. The Rev. Z. Davies and Private John Fowler, A.S.C., France, were unable to be present, the latter having only just re- turned to France. Wreaths were re-
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ABERAMAN. MARKET HALL, ABERDARE.— To-day, Thursday, November 2nd; also Thursday next, November 9th.-Mr. D. Morris Powell invites the public to call and inspect the Furniture he will be selling without reserve, including Piano in each Sale. Sales to commence at 2 sharp.-Auctioneer's Office: Gadlys Road, Aberdare. FOR FLASH Lamps and Batteries— Parker Bros., Aberdare. DON'T delay, but call on JAY. JOIN OUR Christmas Club.— Fletcher's, Commercial Street, Aberdare. ON FURLOUGH. Driver Fred Henry Terry, 2nd Glamorgan Royal Horse, returned to Ireland on Monday. —Driver Thomas Davies, R.F.A., his uncle, returned on Monday to Leeds. LIBANUS (C.M.). The annual preaching services of Libanus Church were held on Sunday and Monday last, when the special preachers were the Revs. Philip Jones, Pontypridd, and D. W. Stephens, Ystalyfera. The precentor was Mr. Thomas Morgan, and the or- ganist Mr. Tom Davies. The Rev. E. W. Llewelyn, pastor, conducted the ser- vices. WAR NEWS. On Wednesday evea- jug at the Griffin Inn Gunner Morgan, 44th Brigade, R.F.A., who is home on leave from the front, was presented by the Court Bailey Friendly Society (Ancient Order of Foresters) and friends with a wrist watch and a beautiful wallet. The chair was taken by Mr. George Croker. Mr. John Palmer handed over the wallet and purse, and Miss Mattie John the watch. The chairman gave an excellent ad- dress. A pianoforte solo was given by Mr. Thomas John Phillips. Solos and recitations by Messrs. Isaac Bowen, F. Maggs, Fred Bishop, Thomas Williams, Joe Webb, John Davies, E. J. Hancock, John Williams, William Kellow. Comic song, Joe Webb. The treasurer was Mr. Edward Howells. Secretary, Mr. J. Davies. A vote of thanks to the artistes, etc., was proposed by Mr. Edward Howells, and seconded by Mr. D. Rees Jones. Gunner Thomas was a Reservist at the outbreak of war, and has been in France since the commence- ment of hostilities. He has fought in many battles. He has a wife and family residing at 146 Cardiff Road.
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"us KIN. JAY'S furniture is worth placing in your best rooms. I MILITARY. — On Thursday last Gunner W. Luxton, of the R.G.A., wlio had been home from Malta, left for his headquarters at Aldershot. At the outbreak of war he was a Reservist, and rejoined on October 9th, 1914. He had served throughout the South African War. He took part in many engagements in France. His home is at 27 Victoria Street. WEDDING. On Thursday last a pretty wedding was solemnised at Pontypridd Register Office. The con- tracting parties were Mrs. Sarah Maria Thomas, the eldest daughter of Mr., and Mrs. Stephen Davies, of 11 Jones Street, and Mr. William Lewis, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Lewis, of Fern Villa, Rock Street, Mountain Ash. The bride, who was charmingly attired in a nigger browit costume with black velour hat, was given away by her father, and was accompanied by Misses Amy Davies, sister; Jenny Davies, cousin, and Lizzie Roberts, who acted as bridesmaids. They were attired in navy blue costumes with hats to match. The best man was Mr. Tom Pomeroy, cousin of bridegroom, accompanied by Mr. D. Davies, brother of bride. A sumptuous breakfast had been prepared at the bride's parents' home. The following were present:— Parents of bride; Miss Amy Davies, Mr. David Davies, Master Francis Thomas, Misses Jenny Davies and Lizzie Roberts, Mrs. E. Davies, Mrs. Annie Lewis, Mrs. D. Jones, Mrs. Roberts, Mrs. Huntley, Mrs. Duglan (senior), Mrs. William Duglan, Mrs. Bradwick, Mrs. Vaughan, Mrs. Eynon, Mrs. Jones, Skewen; Mrs. C. Jones, Private J. Jones, Skewen; Mrs. R. Wil- liams, Mrs. M. J. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Miles, Mrs. J. James, Misses Gwyneth and Olwen Duglan, Lizzie Mary Vaughan, Olive Watkins, Hilda and Iris Davies, Mr. Theophilus Davies, and' Mr. David Protheroe. The honeymoon is being spent at Carmar- then. The wedding cars, were supplied by Messrs. Gough Garage Co., Mountain Ash.
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Up and Dcwi the Valley. CWMDARE. MARKET HALL, ABERDARE.- To-day, Thursday, November 2nd; also Thursday next, November 9th—Mr. JJ. Morris Powell invites the public to call and inspect the Furniture he will be selling without reserve, including Piano in each Sale. Sales to commence at 2 sharp.—Auctioneer's Office: Gadlys. Road, Aberdare. < .<, WHY suffer the torments of indi- nation and liver troubles, when a single bottle of Emrys Evans' Digestive Juice will relieve you. YOU will be pleased after calling »t JAY'S GOBAITH (C.M.). — On Sunday last the pulpit was occupied by the Rev. David Jones, Crynant, formerly of MroyG T — On Monday evening last at Elim Vestry Mr. Richard Evans read a paper, entitled "Was Paul a total abstainer ?"
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TRFCYNQN. MARKET HALL, ABERDARE — To-day, Thursday, November 2nd; also Thursday next, November 9th—Mr. D. Morris Powell invites the public to_ call and inspect the Furniture he will be selling without reserve, including Piano in euh Sale. Sales, to commence at 2 sharp.—Auctioneer s Office: (iaalys Road, Aberdare. ALL trams and buses lead yon to JAY'S. JOIN OTJR Christmas Club.— } Fletcher's, Commercial Street, Aberdare. CARMEL (C.M.). The Rev. D. M. Stephens, Ystalyfera, officiated at this place of worship on Sunday last.. PERSONAL. — Mr. Austin M. Lems, B.A., Broniestyn Terrace, has had in- timation that the Governors of the University College of South Wales have awarded him the "Cobden Club Prize" for the year. His friends will learn with regret that he has been at fj?m6 for several weeks mn down m healtn.
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ROBERTSTOWN. JOIN OUR Christmas Club.- Fletcher's, Commercial Street, Aberdare. JAY'S furniture is worth placing in your best rooms. GARDENERS' SOCIETY. — The above society recently paid a visit to Tanglewood, Llwydcoed, the residence of the president, Mr. W. Kenshole. The beautiful gardens and grounds were inspected, and after a very enjoyable time the chairman, Mr. W. Marsh, proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Kenshole, and was seconded by Mr. Roger Williams. A vote of thanks was also given to Mr. Sidney Reed, the gardener.
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CADLYS. JAY'S furniture is worth placing in your best rooms. DON'T delay, but call on JAY. GADLYS (B.). On Thursday even- ing at Gadlys Vestry the -R* Bassett, pastor, read an interesting and edifying paper on "The desert in the hymns of Pantycelyn. Mrs. Bassett presided. Addresses were given by Messrs. D. Edwards, W. E. Davies, Theo Thomas, Morgan Richards, Wil- liam Rees, John Davies, John Jenkins, William Jenkins, Mrs. Davies, and Mrs. Jenkins. Mr. William Rees was the secretary.
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ABERJARE. MARKET HALL, ABERDARE.- To-day, Thursday, November 2nd; also Thursday next, November 9th.-Mr. D. Morris Powell invites the public to call and inspect the Furniture he will be selling without reserve, including Piano in each Sale. Sales to commence at 2 sharp.—Auctioneer's Office: Gadlys Road, Aberdare.. FOR FLASH Lamps and Batteries- Parker Bros., Aberdare. JOIN OUR Christmas Club.— Fletcher's, Commercial Street, Aberdare. DON'T delay, but call at JAY. BETHANIA (C.M.). — On Sunday last the preacher was the Rev. David Wil- liams, Treherbert. MILITARY. — Private Ivor M. Davies, son of Mrs. Lloyd, 29 Seymour Street, left on Thursday for Wrexham. He is attached to the Denbigh Yeo- manrv. He was employed at the Aber- dare Co-operative Society. He was a faithful and active member of Seion ^c'nScH^UNDAY SCHOOLS. — On Monday evening last a well-attended meeting of the Sunday School teachers of the Deanery was held at the Gym- nasium, Sevmour Street. Miss C. E. Stone, of Blackheath, gave an address, entitled "A teacher at his work. The Rural Dean presided. MUSKETRY. Lance-Corporal Mere- dith Vaughan, of 11 College Street, has passed a course of musketry at the Humber School of Musketry, obtaining 144 points out of a possible 150-, passing second in the total of four examina- tions. He is now stationed in York- shire, where he is about to commence as instructor in the 7th Welsh Cyclists Battalion. ST. ELVAN'S.—The morning preach- er was the Rev. A. Lloyd Jones, B.A. At the evening service the Vicar officiated and preached. The rev. gentleman paid a tribute to the late Private Brychan Thomas, who was fore- most in every good work and possessed a blameless character. His death ap- pealed to us in a manner that nothing else could do. At the close of the ser- vice the "Dead March" from "Saul" was played upon the organ by Mr. R. E. Pegge. TRINITY. The Rev. E. H. Merchant, B.A., B.D., Bwlch, Brecon- shire, was the preacher at Trinity English C.M. Church on Sunday. At the morning service Mr. Merchant addressed the children, his text being "And take the sword of the spirit which is the word of God (Eph. 6. 17). Afterwards he preached from Ezra 8. 11-13. He dwelt on (1) the recognition of the glory of the past, and (2) the recognition of the hope of the future. CARMEL (B.). At Carmel English Baptist Church on Sunday evening the Rev. T. Edmunds, B.A., pastor, officiated. He asked each of his hearers to put the following questions to him- self:-Do I think of God ? What place has God in my life? In what relation to God am I? How much of God have I in my soul P God was no better treated by the majority when he sought to enter their souls than was Jesus by the in- censed Gadarenites. A life without God was a life without meaning.
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CWMAMAN. JOIN OUR Christmas Club.— Fletcher's, Commercial Street, Aberdare. LET JAY supply you on their easy payment system. MARKET HALL, ABERDARE.— To-day, Thursday, November 2nd; also Thursday next, November 9th.-Mr. D. Morris Powell invites the public to call and inspect the Furniture he will be selling without reserve, including Piano in each Sale. Sales to commence at 2 sharp.—Auctioneer's Office: Gadlys Road, Aberdare. THE PULPIT of Soar (C.M.) Church was occupied on Sunday last by Mr. R. A. Edwards, Bethlehem, Mountain Ash. MILITARY. Private Albert Rich- ards, 28 Brynhyfryd, came home on Wednesday evening from Leeds Hospi- tal, where he had been for many weeks under treatment for wounds sustained in the Battle of Somme. He was. wounded before, just at the outset of war. He has been eleven months in France on this occasion. He received three wounds in the back and chest, but has recovered wonderfully. HOME ON LEAVE. On Wednesday evening Private T. J. Davies, 7 Glan- aman Road, came home from South- mead Hospital, Bristol, where he has been for the last few weeks, having sustained a bullet wound in the leg at the Battle of the Somme. He was am old Reservist, and was on active service during the Boer War. He was called up at the commencement of hostilities, and has been in many en- gagements. He has recovered, and will leave at the end of ten days to rejoin his unit, 6th Batt. S.W.B,. en route for the front. ENTERTAINMENT. On Wednes- day evening the first of a series of social evenings to be held under the auspices of the "Boys of the Hills" Holiday Club was held at the Lesser Hall. Mr. David Rees Jones presided. The following rendered solos: -Miss Irene Evans, Miss Barbara Watkins, Miss A. M. Phillips, Madame Davies-Wilson, Messrs. Evan Evans, T. A. Wilson, and Harry Croker, whose mimical whistling was "a feature of the evening. The arrangemnets were in the hands of Mr. Thomas John Griffiths. Mr. Evan Jones, A.V.C.M., was the accompanist. SEION M.I.S. On Saturday even- ing last at Seion Schoolroom, the Rev. S. J. Leeke, B.A., B.D., presided. A debate took place on "Which is the better for the development of character, town or country life?" Town life was championed by Mr. Morgan Wil- liams, Mountain Road, whilst Mr. Ben Harris defended country life. In the discussion which ensued, the following took part:—Messrs. Thomas Harries, Anthony Davies, Gwilym Morgan, Tommy Harris, John James Mathews, William John Morgan, Gomer Thomas, David William Evans, and John Wil- liams. The vote declared in favour of town life.
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MOUNTAIN ASH. JAY'S furniture is worth placing i,,1 rour best rooms. ST. JOHN AMBULANCE. At the I Workmen's Hall on Thursday evening Mr. T. Williams, M.E., distributed the certificates and medallions to the successful students in the ambulance classes. The lecturer was Dr. Robert McGhie, and the instructor Mr. Jesse Lewis. There were also present: — Messrs. J. O. Jones, Arthur Jenkins, T. Williams, and D. H. Davies. During the evening, on behalf of the classes, Dr. McGhie was presented by Mr. Owen Treharne with a silver cigarette case ) and a case of pipes. The Doctor genially responded. The following are the successful students: — First Year Students: Evan D. Jones, William Richard Hayes, Edgar Hayes, Frank Dinham, Thomas J. Davies, Thomas Corbett, John H. Chamberlain, Nat Wil- j liams, Idwal Williams, Mark Shepherd, William C. Picton, Joe Thomas, Rees Richards, James Grocutt, Llew Davies, j Ed. Brown, William Davies, Thomas Hatton, William Wharton, Daniel Wil- liams, David Evans. Second Year: Sam Wilcox, John Lodwick, Albert Wilt- ishire, W. R. Jones, Henry Weston, Richard Morgan, Charles Cook, John Murrell, Thomas Williams, Frank Har- ford. First Year County Class: David Thomas, J. Bryant, Owen Treharne, William J. Richards, Herbert Vicary, Sidney Brough, Charles Cook, Albert Pritchard, William Pritchard, Thomas H. Bond, William Bull. Third Year Medallion, David Williams. Labels, Jesse Lewis and William James Griffiths. 49 students fat for the ex- amiution, and 45 passed.
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PENRHIWCEIBER. JAY'S furniture is worth placing in your best rooms. SMOKING CONCERT—On Wednes- day, at the Park Hotel, under the aus- pices of the Rational Friendly Society, a concert was given in aid of the widows and orphans of the Penrhiw- ceiber Branch. Mr. Ben Tiley presided. The accompanist was Mr. Tom Power, Mountain Ash. Solos by Messrs. Tom Evans, Abercynon; J. Morris, E. D. Price, Joseph Ellery, Will Davies, John Thomas, Tom Jones, Mountain Ash, and Tom Griffiths. A vote of sympathy with the family of the late Mr. Ed. Powell, who met his death at the Pen- rikyber Colliery, a former chairman of the society, was proposed by the chairman, and seconded by Mr. W. S. Nicholas. The secretary was Mr. Tom Pomeroy. INTERMENT. On Saturday last the funeral of Mrs. Charlotte Burns, 13 Cynon Terrace, aged 68 years, took place at the Caegarw Cemetery. The Rev. D. Howells, Bethesda, deceased's pastor, officiated. The chief mourners were: Mr. John Burns, son; Mrs. J. Martin, daughter; Miss Rose E. Burns, daughter; Mr. and Mrs. James Burns, son; Mr. and Mrs. David W. Burns, son; Willie and Clifford Burns, grand- children; Private and Mrs. Tom Burns; Mr. and Mrs. A. Nicholls, Mr. and Mrs. George Pett, Mr. and Mrs. Gwilym Kendry, daughters; Mr. and Mrs. C. Mullins, sister; Mr. and Mrs. Nicholls, niece; Miss M. E. Burns, niece, Aberfan; Mr. George Loughman, cousin, Abercarn; Mr. David Absalom, Abercarn; Mr. David Burns, Ponty- pridd, brother-in-law. At the evening service at Bethesda on Sunday last the Rev. D. Howells, pastor, made reference to the loss which the church had sustained through the death of such a faithful member. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. Ed. Jones, undertaker, Cynon Terrace.
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ABERCYNON. YOU will be pleased after calling at JAY'S. WAR NOTES. Private True, Welsh Regiment, son of Mr. and Mrs. James True, 57 Herbert Street, has come home from the firing line in France, where he has been for over eight months. Private Joe Norman, Herbert Street, has also come home from France, He belongs to the Pioneers. Private Alec Clark, Greenfield Street, of the Gloucestershire Regiment, has won the D.C.M. for bravery in France in rescuing some of his pals under shell- fire. He is a brother to Mr. Austin rhirk, 2 South Street. He has been in France for seven months. 11 FOOTBALL. On Saturday the Abercynon Old Boys played the local Juniors on the Recreation Grounds. The proceeds were handed over to the Netley Hospital local bed funds. The j Old Boys scored one goal against three ) by the Juniors, the scorers being D. Thomas (captain) for the Old Boys, and I Ewington, 2, and Thomas, 1 for the Juniors. The referee was Mr. Daniel I Rogers. The Juniors second team made a draw at Quakers' Yard against the Graig Rangers, the scorers for Aber- cynon being Robinson, and the referee J. Vichory. THE WAR. — Private David Owen, of the Army Service Corps, who has been in hospital in France owing to a sprained foot, has now recovered. Prior to enlisting Private Owen was at the Abercynon Co-operative Stores.—Private W. J. Wilson, of the Warwickshire Regiment, is reported wounded and missing since August 28th, 1916. Private Wilson enlisted in April, 1915, and was sent out to France on May 16th. He was previously employed at the Aber- cynon Colliery.—Private Robert Ellis Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Jones. Cardiff Road, who has been wounded in France, and sent to the Edinburgh War Hospital, ha* written home stating that he is getting on fine, and is to be provided with an artificial limb. His wounds are quite healed.— On Saturday morning Private William John Jones," Frondeg, came home on leave from Kinmel Park. Private Jones was invaldided home from France in October, 1915.—Private Charlie Watkins, 12 Mountain Ash Road, who was re- ported by the War Office as being wounded and missing, has sent home to say that he is a prisoner of war in Ger- many since July 18th. Private Watkins is 18 years of age, and belongs to the Welsh Regiment.—Private Hugh Jones, of the R.A.M.C., stationed at • the St. John Ambulance Hospital, France, has written home stating that they are having a very busy time of it now as another great push has started. Prior to enlisting he worked at the colliery and resided at Pialba House. PERFORMANCE OF "CHANGE." A very successful performance of the National Eisteddfod prize drama, "Change (by J. O. Francis) was given at the Workmen's Hall on Wednesday, October 25th, by the Trecynon Dramatic Society under the direction of Mr. Wil., liam Jenkins (Meirionydd). The chair- man was the Rev. Gwmryn Jones, Miskin. The chief characters were as follows:—John Price, Collier, Mr. Wil- liam Jenkins. Gwen Price, Miss Llan J John. Lewis Price, Mr. Ezer Davies. Gwilym Price, Mr. Frank Mathews. Sam Thatcher, Mr. Dick Evans. Isaac Pugh, Mr. Ben Jenkins; John Henry, Mr. Rhys Jones; Tom Powell, Mr. John Jenkins; Dai Mathews, Mr. J. J. Williams. Jennie Pugh, Miss B. Jen- kins. Lizzie Ann, Miss M. A. Griffiths. The stage manager was Mr. William Jenkins, and the accompanist Miss L. A. Mathews, A.L.C.M. The proceeds were in aid of the Welsh C.M. Church at Ynysboeth. A GREAT EVENT. On Thursday afternoon Sir William James Thomas, Ynyshir, opened a very successful variety fair and cafe at the Workmen's Hall in aid of the Welsh Hospital at Netley. Sir William was given a rous- ing reception. He spoke of the good work done at the hospital. If the local committee would raise P,120 towards the hospital he would add .220, so as to endow two Abercynon Beds. The above sum has been already received. A hearty vote of thanks to Sir W. J. Thomas was proposed by Mr. E. A. Battram, seconded by Mr. John Lloyd, supported by Inspector J. Toye. Madame Kate Ellis sang, and Miss Myra Pugh and Miss Millv Burge gave a pianoforte duet. Councillor and Mrs. Bruce Jones have given much support to the movement. The treasurer is Guardian (Mrs.) Fenwick, and the secretary Mrs. Doyle. Refreshments were served by: Mrs. T. Joy, Mrs. J. Lloyd, Miss Parry, Mrs. Foulkes, Mrs. Edmund Jones, Mrs. Griffiths, Mrs. D. J. Price, Mrs. W. T. Humphreys, and Miss Myfanwy Owens. Other workers: Mrs. D. Brown, Mrs. T. John, Mrs. Griffiths, and Mrs. Jackson. The com- petitions were in the charge of Mrs. H. Evans, Mrs. Leyshon Jenkins, Miss Rachel Evans, Sergeant H. Evans, Miss Edna Parfitt, Miss Lizzie Evans, Mrs. T. W. Jones, Mr. James Jones and Mrs. James Jones. The following were in charge of the stalls: Aunty Sally, Mr. J. Plummer. Cokernut Stalls, Messrs. William Evans and Evan Jones. Mis- cellaneous Stall, Mrs. T. W. Jones and I Mrs. D. Ll. Kelly and Mrs. Thorn. Ringboard, Miss Maggie Morgan. Electric Battery, Mr. Frank Livesey. Billiard Table, Mr. Doyle. Bran Tub, Miss Jenkins. Shooting Gallery,, Messrs. D. T. Theophilus and Jack Battram. Art Gallery, Inspector J. Toye. The results of the competitions v, ere given by Messrs. E. H. Battram, John Lloyd, Councillor T. W. Jonee, Rev. Morgan Jenkins, Messrs. R. H. Pugb, Tom Jones and Thomas B. Davieg.
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