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Up and flow:] the Yaiiey.- CW,q k. FOLLOW the Crowd to Prance Wil- liam.' Special Sale. Huge bargains. HAQOAR'S is the house for whole- j some entertainment and joy. JOIN OUR Christmas Club.- Fletcher's, Commercial Street, Aberdare. DON'T delay, but call at JAY. FUNERAL. — The remains of the late Miss Katie Watkins, youngest daughter •f Mr. and Mrs. W. Watkins, Brecon House, were laid to rest at the Aberdare Cemetery on Wednesday. The funeral was headed by the Hope of Cwmdare Lodge of the I.O.G.T., of which Miss Watkins was a faithful and active member, and also one of its founders. It was marshalled by Bros. L. Cooke, M. Parr, Richard Evans, D. James, Sisters R. Evans, R. G. Daviee, and J. Ll. Jones. The Elim Band of Hope, led by Mr. J. Isaac, sang some of de- ceased's favourite hymns. The mourners were: Father and mother; Miss S. A. Watkins, sister; Mrs. Harry, Llan- dovery; Mr. and Mrs. David Davies, Aberaman; Mr. Thomas Davies, Hir- wain; Mr. and Mrs. Watkins, Talybont; Mrs. Daniel Davies, Hirwain; Mrs. M. Davies, late Sunny Bank; Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, Llanelly; Mr. D. Watkins, Tredegar; Mrs. J. L. Williams and Mrs. Morgan, Brecon; Mr. J. Davies, Swan- j sea; Mrs. Morgan, Swansea, aunts and ancles; Mrs. E. Griffiths, Elim Cottage; Mrs. Howells and Miss j Howells, Rhigos, friends; Mrs. Hay- ward and son, Hirwain; Mr. and Mrs. D. Jones, Aberaman; Miss S Davies, Hirwain; Miss Hannah Davies, Aber- aman; Mr. Rees Weekes, Cwmaman; Mr. S. Price, Aberdare; Mr. William Weekes, Penderyn; Mr. Evan Watkins Mrs. and Mr. G. Watkins, Ebbw Vale; Mr. C. Watkins, Talybont; Mrs. S. Morgan, Dowlais; Mre. Evans, Tor- ) pantau; Mrs. Thomas, Brynhyfryd; Mrs. Parry, Cwmaman; Mrs. Watkins, Mountain Ash; Mrs. and Mr. G. Wil- liams, Mr. Palmer, Penderyn; Messrs. William Price, J. Price and Parry Wil- liams, Brecon; E. Jones, Herbert Street; Miss Rees, Swansea; Mrs. J. W. Jones, Misses Maggie G. Jones, Mar- j jorie Jones, Mona, Phyllis Jones, Cwm- dare; Mrs. and Mr. E. J. Thomas and Miss E. Thomas, Cwmdare, cousins. Ministers present: Revs. James Jones, Silyn Evans, H. A. Davies, W. S. Davies, H. P. Jenkins, J. Grawys Jones, J. D. Rees, Sulgwyn Davies, M. P. Moses, Thos. Powell, W. A. Jones, B. Vaughan, Wern Williams, and D. J. Wallace. Wreaths and flowers were sent by: Mr. and Mrs. Watkins and family; Messrs. Davies and family, Wyndham Crescent, aunt and cousins; Mrs. Harry, Llan- dovery, aunt; Mrs. Dan Davies, Lon- don, cousin; Mrs. M. Davies and Mrs. Howard, aunt and cousin, Hirwain; Elim Band of Hope; Elim Sunday School Class; Mrs. T. James, Ynyslas; Mr. Maliphant; Miss Mabel and Percy Morgan, Aberdare; Aneurin and Hilda Jones, Cwmdare; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Samuel and Miss May Samuel, Cwm- dare; Mrs. G. Jenkins, Davies Street; Mrs. Watkins, Ebbw Vale; Martin, Queenie, Peggie, cousins, Hirwain; E. Thomas, Cwmdare; Mary Gwen, Mar- jorie, Phyllis and Mona Jones, Cwm- dare; Evan, Gwilym and Gertie, Ebbw Vale; Eirlys James, Cwmdare; Eilonwy Thomas, Cwmdare; Miss Nancy Ed- wards, Cwmdare; Misses May and Oeridwen, friends, Cwmdare. The officiating ministers were the Revs James Jones, W. S. Davies, D. J. Wall- ace, and E. Wern Williams. The bear- ds were: Messrs. John W. Jones, Cwmdare; Evan Jones, Aberdare; E. J. Thomas and R. G. Davies, representa- tives, I.O.G.T. Lodge; Timothy Jones and Thomas Roberts, representatives, Elim Band of Hope.

TRECYNON. FOLLOW the Crowd to Prance Wil- liams' Special Sale. Huge bargains. JAY'S eat-y payment system is easy for you. JOIN OUR Christmas Club.- Fletcher's, Commercial Street, Aberdare. CONCERT. On Thursday evening last a concert was held at the Public Hall. Mr. E. Pugh, M.E., presided. The artistes were: Madam S. Thomas, Merthyr; Messrs. Mog Edwards and John Williams, Mountain Ash, and Mr. W. R. Evans, elocutionist. The Cwm- dare Male Voice Party, conducted by Mr. W. H. Maliphant, sang several selec- tions. The accompanist was Mr. Tom James. The proceeds were in aid of Mr. James Johnson, Cemetery Road, who is unable to follow his employment.

AStHUARE. DO YOU ever feel down in the mouth F Depend upon it, it surely arises frore stomach troubles. Try Emrys Evan* Digestive Juice—a certain cure. FOR FLASH Lamps and Batteries- Parker Bros., Aberdare. JOIN OUR Christmas Club.- Fletcher's, Commercial Street, Aberdare. YOU will be pleased after calling at JA Y'S.. T PULPITS. The preacher at Nazar- eth C.M. Church on Sunday last was the Rev. E. Rees (Dyfed).-At Bethama C.M. the pulpit was occupied by the Rev. William Jones, Pont Rhyd Fen- dicraid, late of Abercynon. MISSIONARY MEETING. — At Trinity English C.M. Church on Thurs- day evening a missionary meeting was held, the Kev. R. Williams presiding. The Rev J. Harris Rees, from the Khassia Hills, India, gave an address bearine on work m the mission held. Messrs. David Griffiths, Bethania; Evan Williams, Nazareth, and R. H. Miles and J. Giles, Trinity, also spoke briefly. ST. ELVAN'S. On Sunday morning the Te Deum was sung to Helmore in E flat. During the service the Vicar en- rolled 40 new members of the Church Lads' Brigade. In the afternoon the i Menage of the National Mission was delivered to the scholars of the Sunday Schools. Evensong was conducted by the Rev. A. Lloyd Jones, B.A. The special preacher for the day was the Rev. R. J. Martin, Vicar of Tyntetown. Mr. Martin was the Bishop's Messenger, Mr. Martin was the Bishop's Messenger, I and addressed the children again on Monday evening. WEDDING. On Thursday last a pretty wedding took place at the Merthyr Register Office. The contract- ing parties were Miss A. E. Osborne, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Os- borne, 21 Catherine Street, and Mr. H. Maddock, 30 Bond Street. Mrs. Male acted as bridesmaid, and the duties of best man were carried out by Mr. G. Osborne, brother of the bride. The bride was attired in a navy blue tailor-made coptume and wore a pink velour hat. The wedding breakfast was partaken of at the bride's parents' home. INTERMENT. On Saturday last the remains of the late Mrs. Lloyd, 8 Clifton Street, were interred at the Aberdare Cemetery. The mourners were: Percy, eon; Winifred, Evie (Mrs. Alcock), and Edie, daughters; Mr. and Mrs. J. Lloyd, Mountain Ash, sister; Mr. and Mrs. Moore, Miss Gertrude Lloyd, nieces; Arthur Lloyd, nephew; Mrs. Haincock and Mrs. Griffiths, friends. The late Mrs. Lloyd was a member of the Guild of the Holy Mother. The first part of the Burial Service was said at St. Elvan's Church, and con- ducted by the Vicar. The hymn, "Let saints on earth in concert sing/' was sung. At the graveside the Reve. C. G. Wright and A. Lloyd Jones officiated. The bearers were: Messrs. Robert Brown, H. Williams, W. T. Jones, C. Baker, Ballard, and Owen. Wreaths were sent by the following: -{I) The Children; (2) Mrs. Alder and Mr. and Mrs. Moore; (3) Mr. and Mrs. J. Scott and family; (4) Mr. and Mrs. J. Lloyd and family; (5) Tony and Terry, grand- children; (6) Miss Dorothy Woolcott, London; (7) Mothers' Guild; (8) Mr. and Mrs. Prance; (9) Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths; (10) Miss Ada Bates, London; (11) Nellie and Annie Ballard, London; (12) Mr. and Mrs. Owen; (13) Miss Sally Rees. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family. <

ABERAMAN. FOLLOW the Crowd to Prance Wil- liams' Special Sale. Huge bargains. FOR FLASH Lamps and Batteries- Parker Bros., Aberdare. DON'T delay, but call at JAY. BETHANY. Half-yearly meetings were held on Sunday last at Bethany Congregational Church. The special preachers were the Revs. T- Lloyi Rees, Gwawr, and S. J. Leeke, B.A., B.D., Cwmaman. The precentor was Mr. T. J. Milsom, and the organist Miss Eva Smith. OBITUARY. Charles Evans, second son of Mr. and Mre. Daniel Evans, 392 Cardiff Road, passed away on Saturday last after a protracted and patiently borne illness. Deceased, who was only 20 years of age, was at one time a prominent player for the Aberaman Corinthians and the Albions. He had been six months at the Glan Ely Hospi- tal, from whence he came home five weeks ago. Private Morris Evans, who is a brother to deceased, is now in H.M. Forces at Salonika. OBITUARY. The death of John James L. Leek, only son of Mr. and Mrs. William Charles Leek, 101 Brook Street, occurred on Thursday last at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leek. G4 Brook Street. The in- terment took place on Monday at the Aberdare Cemetery, Mr. William Hew- elyn (P.M.) officiating. The. mourners were: Father; Messrs. Charles Leek and Arthur Lambert, grandfathers; Thomas Davies, uncle; Owen Richards and Nathan Evans. THE INTERMENT of the remains ot Mrs. F. Hill, Beddoe Street, took place on Saturday last at the Aberdare Ceme- tery. She was 49 years of age. The Rev. Stephen Harper (W.). Aberdare, con- ducted the obsequies. The chief mourners were: William Hill, bus. band; James Hill and Samuel Hill. brothers-in-law; George barlow and John Harlow, brother*; Fred Bryant, Rosser Harry, brothers-in-law; Albert and Stanley Harry, nephews; Samuel and Stanley Harry, ii Jeffreys and Ted Kestle, cousins. Bear- ers: Messrs. H. Greenhalgh, Charles Vater, Thomas Brown, Thomas Lee, Frederick 1: inner, and J-Jan Jones. GWAWR (B.). — On Wednesday even- ing Gwawr Mutual Improvement Society held a miscellaneous concert. The Rev. T. Llovd Rees, pastor, presided. Solos were sung by Misses Bronwen Davies, Lizzie Jenkins, Mary Evan»v and Mr. Benjamin Thomas, Cwmbach. Violm solos, Thomas Williams. Chorus by Gwawr Party, under the conduetorship of Mr T. Williams. Duet, Messrs. George Lewis and Thomas Williams, Recitation, Miss Maggie A. Hughes. Quartette, Misses Hettie May Lewis, Blodwen Jones, Mary Powell, Annie Griffiths and Bronwen Davies. Duet, i Misses Bronwen Davies and Blodwen Jones. Quartette by Mr. Caleb Evans and daughters. The organists were Messrs. William Griffiths and John Griffiths.

CWMAMAN. FOLLOW the Crowd to Prance Wil- liams' Special Sale Huge bargains.. HAVE you seen the charming lady called "Peg o' the Ring" at Haggar's? JOIN OUR Christmas Club.— Fletcher's, Commercial Street, Aberdare. DON'T delay, but call at JAY. PULPIT. On Sunday last the pulpit at Soar (C.M.) Church was oc-

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MATTHEWSTOWN. ,T Y'S furniture is worth placing in yo ar best rooms. I IOOTBALL. On Saturday at Pen- twyn Grounds the Matthewstown Rangers played Troedyrhiw Lily Whites. I Visitors proved the victors by one goal to nil. Mr. Frank Price was the referee. I SEND-OFF. On Wednesday evening at the Tynte Hotel under the auspices of the Welcome Home Fund a presenta- tion was made to three men, who are returning to active service. They were Privates W. T. Hill, of the R.A.M.C., I who took part in the Hill 60 fight, and also at the Somme; Private W. T. Davies, of the 1-lst Welsh Regiment Field Ambulance, R.A.M.C., who has now returned to Egypt, and Private Tom Thomas, of the 9th Batt. Welsh Regiment, who has served in the Dar- danelles, and was wounded in France. Each was given a glow wrist watch. Mr. Thomas James presided. The ac- companist was Mr. William Wright. Solos were rendered by Mr. Evans, Abercynon; Messrs. Bert Wright, David Davies, Tom Evans, Rosser Rosser, Billy Williams, Jack Webber, William Woods, David Lloyd, and John Carey. Mr. Harry Williams made the presentation. Each recipient suitably responded.

PENRHIWCEIBER. JAY'S furniture is worth placing in your best rooms. FOOTBALL.. On Saturday the Pen- rhiwceiber Windsors played Aberaman Athletics at Penrhiwceiber. F. Harvey scored for the Windsors. Result: Windsors, one goal; Aberaman Ath- letics, nil. The referee was Mr. T. Morris. WEDDING. On Sunday morning last at Bethesda English Baptist Chapel by the Rev. D. Howells, Miss Rose Emma Burns, youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Burns, of 13 Cynon Terrace, and Mr. John Henry, son of the Rev. J. Henry, Aberdare, were united in holy matrinmony. The event was of a quiet nature owing to a recent bereavement in the bride's family. CONVALESCENT. Corporal Fred Lawrence, of the R.W.F., has come home for a few days' rest. He has just been discharged from a Convalescent Home in Surrey. He is the elder son of Mr. and Mrs.- .iTex Lawrence, of 13 Glanlay Street. He was wounded by shrapnel in the right arm and leg at the battle of Givenchy. When war broke out he was then serving with H.M. Forces, and was drafted out on November 1st, 1914. The young hero is far from attaining a complete recovery. WOUNDED HERO'S RETURN. — On Tuesday week Private Edward Dower, 2nd Welsh Regiment, came home from the military hospital in Blackpool. He was wounded very badly by shrapnel at the Somme engagement on August 24th. He was among the first to respond to the call when war broke out. He was drafted out in August 14th, 1915, and has seen very severe fighting. Private Dower has in his possession a German dagger which, during an en- counter with a German sniper, he succeeded in wrenching from his an- tagonist. His wife and five children reside at 31 Woodfield Terrace. A SMOKING CONCERT in aid of the Royal George Benevolent Fund was held on Thursday evening at the Park Hotel Lodge Room under the auspices of the R.A.O.B. The chair was taken by Primo A. Kenvyn. The accompanist was Mr. Jack Webber, Mountain Ash. Mr. Will Hatton, the Rhondda Com- edian, sang. Instrumentalist, Mr. Geo. Mills, Matthewstown. Solos by Messrs. K D. Price, William Johnson, and A. Kenvyn. A vote of thanks was pro- posed to the chairman and artistes by Mr. F. Robbins, and seconded by Mr. Jeffreys. The National Anthem was sung in Welsh and English by Messrs. W. Johnson and Evan D. Price. BILLIARDS. On Thursday the Penrhiwceiber Gwalia Second Division Team journeyed to Abercwmboi. The scorers were: -Penrhiweeiber: John Thomas, 150; Ivor Buff ton, 150; Tom Boobier, 150; Llew Jenkins, 122; Steve Rees, 150; Sam Williams, 110; Emrys Griffiths, 150; George Gillard, 111; total, 1.093. Abercwmboi: Watt Morgan, 109; W. Davies, 121; Idris Owen, 118; David Jones, 150; Jack Roberts, 100; H. Brock, 150; Tom Rees, 131; Emrys Rees, 150; total, 1,029. Penrhiwceiber Gwalia won by 64.—On Thursday at Penrhiwceiber the Penrhiwceiber Gwalia First Division played Mountain Ash In- stitute. Scorers: Gwalia: Handel Davies, 185; Harry Hughes, 200; J. Price, 132; Will Randell, 200; Thomas J. Griffiths, 132; William S. Nicholas, 154; John Isaac, 200; E. Evans, 200; total, 1,423. Mountain Ash: Harry Eynon, 200; Tom Harris, 93; Jim Quinn, 200; David Lewis, 128; Stanley j Hitchins, 200; A. Gregory, 200; D. Clay- ton, 200; W. Hitchins, 171; total, 1,311. Gwalia won by 112. PRESENTATION AND SMOKER. — On Wednesday evening under the auspices of the Belle Vue Welcome Home Committee a concert was held in honour of a soldier returned from Egypt, namely Corporal William Wil- liams, of the l-5th Welsh Regiment, whose home is at 39 Clarence Street, Miskin. He is the elder son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Williams, 2 Church Street. The chairman was Mr. Fred Phillips. The accompanist was the Hostess, Miss B. Lisle. A wrist watch and a cheque were handed over to the hero of the evening by Mr. Evan David Price. The recipient suitably respond- ed. Programme: Address by the Chair- man. Solos by Messrs. Evan David Price, William Johnson, T. J. Griffiths, Tod Smith, Crockford, and Corporal W. Williams. Corporal Williams joined as a Territorial, and was drafted out on July 19th, 1915, to the Dardanelles. He was at the landing at Suvla Bay, where he was wounded, and was sent to a. hospital in Malta. He returned to the front ten days before the evacuation of the Peninsula. His brother, Private T. J. Williams, was wounded at the same engagement and is. still incapaci- tated.

TNISBUtlH. YOU will be pleased after calling at JAY S. SERIOUSLY WOUNDED. On Mon- day last Private Arthur Tucker, of the lotli Welsh Regiment, returned to his headquarters at Cardiff. He was serious- ly wounded at Mametz Wood last July, and he expects to bo discharged soon. His wife and family reside at 91 Avon- dale Street. LEAVE. — Private David J. Mitchell, of the 3rd Welsh Regiment, returned to his depot at Rhyl on Mon- day last after spending a few days' leave prior to leaving for France. This is the second time for Mitchell to go on active service. His home is at 14 Avondale Street.—Private H. W. Britten, of the 3rd Welsh Regiment, left last week for Kinmel Park prior to embarking for France. Private Britten has been wounded at Ypres and also at Mametz Wood. He has still a bullet in his leg. His wife and children re- side at 93 Abercynon Road. RETURNED TO EGYPT. On Mon- day last Private William T. Davies, of the 1-lst Regiment, whose home is at 59 Avondale Street, had a rousing send- off by the inhabitants of Avondale Street on his return to Egypt. Private Davies is now attached to the R.A.M.C. Field Ambulance. He is an old Terri- torial, and was mobilised on the 3rd of August, 1914. He was at the landing at Suvla Bay. He was for five months at the Suez Canal, and from there he went to Egypt. His wife and family reside at the above address.

ABERCYNON. ALL trams and busies lead JiJQ. w .'A Y'S. PERSONAL. Mr. Walter Jackson, 35 Aberdare Road, who has been in the Pontypridd Cottage Hospital undergoing an operation, is recovering, and has come home again. WOLNDED. —Gunner W. Ryland, R.I .A., son of Mr. John Ryland, Graig, has been wounded whilst in action in France. Prior to joining the colours he was employed at the Abercynon Colliery. CARMEL Y.P.S. On Wednesday evening an interesting debate took place on "Can war be justified from a Christian standpoint." The affirmative was taken by Mr. Edward Evans, and the negative by Mr. Owen A. Edwards. The papers were greatly appreciated. FREE CHURCH COUNCIL. — The following have been appointed officers of the Abercynon Free Church Council: —President, Rev. T. H. Pritchard, Carmel; treasurer, Mr. W. Ellis Thomas, Tabernacle, and secretary, the Rev. James R. Davies, Calfaria. FOOTBALL. On Saturday afternoon the Cwmaman Blues visited Abercynon and played the Juniors. The home team won by three goals to nil. The referee was Bert Edmunds, Nelson, and the scorers for Abercynon were; Bert Ewington, Harry Bates, and Arthur Denner. WAR SAVINGS' ASSOCIATION. At a meeting of Tabernacle C.M. Chapel held on Sunday it was unani- mously decided to form a War Savings' Association in connection with the Church. The scheme was fully ex- lained by Mr. D. J. Price and Mr. Rhys Morgan, and the following officers were appointed:—President, Mr. William I Evans; treasurer, Mr. Daniel Fenwick; secretary, Mr. Edward John Thomas; committee, Messrs. John Jones, Teify House; D. J. Price, David Humphreys, John Hughes, Edward Jones, and W. T. Humphreys. CONCERT. On Thursday at Moriah (B.) a concert was held to augment the Fund for providing comforts for members of the church who are serv- ing the colours. Mr. T. Jones presided. The programme was as follows:- Pianoforte solos, Miss Davies, Tre- forest. Solos, Madame Kate Ellis and Mr. William D. Edwards. Mandoline Mr. William D. Edwards. Mandoline solos, Signor Gallani. Recitation, Miss Doris Jones. Solos, Miss Lloyd and Mr. Thomas J. Thomas. Recitation, Miss Edwards. Dumb-bell exercises by the Abercynon Boys' Brigade, under the direction of Mr. Francis P. Gibbon. Duett, Madame Kate Ellis and Mr. T. J. Thomas. Solo, Miss L. A. Lloyd. Solo, Mr. W. D. Edwards. The accom- panist was Mr. William Thomas, F.V.C.M. NEW CLUB. A meeting was held at the Central Mission Hall on Thursday night to form a Boys' Club in connec- tion with the Church. The Rev. J. T. Williams, pastor, outlined the aims and objects of the Club, which is intended for intellectual, social and. moral improvement. A large number of lads were enrolled. A paper on "Mission Work" was read by Mr. R. Owen Thomas, A.V.C.M. A discussion ensued, and the following boys took part:—Roderick Davies, Clifford Karle, Willie Powell, and Willie Williams. President of the Club is the Rev. J. T. Williams; chairman of committee, Mr. Benjamin Jones; secretaries, Messrs. D. J. Davies and Joseph Ritch- ings; librarian, Sidney Jones. AMBULANCE SOCIAL. A social and dance took place at the Workmen's Hall on Wednesday night under the auspices of the Abercynon Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade and the Ladies' Nursing Division. Over 300 people assembled. The proceeds will be devoted to the Ladies' Nursing Division. The secretaries were Miss' Gertie Davies and Mr. James Crowley, and Sergeant H. Evans, Superintendent of the Division, organised the event. The treasurer was Mrs. W. Pugh. The M.C.'s of the dance were Messrs. Fred Kathrens, Jack Bonwick and Harry Thomas, whilst the M.C.'s of the whist drive were Messrs. S. G. Collis and Charles Gregory. Refreshments were served by Miss Gertie Davies, Mrs. Hyde, Mrs. Thomas E. Davies, Mrs. W. Pugh, Miss Ada Wilkins, Mrs. Price, Mrs. Evan Jones, Mrs. E. Jones, and Mrs. S. Games. Ticket receivers, Messrs. Charles Gregory and James Crowley. Music was provided bv Mr. W. Thomas, Treharris. The winners of the whist drive were:—Ladies: (1) Miss Jenny Jones; (2) Miss Katy Williams. Gentle- men: (1) Mr. D. Charles Fenwick; (2) Mr. R. W. Lewis. PARCELS FOR SOLDIERS. A con- cert was held at Tabernacle on Wednes- day evening, the proceeds of which will be devoted for forwarding Christmas parcels for members of the church who are serving with the colours. The promoters were Mrs. D. J. Price and Mrs. Edward Francis. Mr. Daniel Fen- wick occupied the chair. Choruses by the Children's Choir, under the con- ductorship of Miss Polly Morgan. Solo, Miss Hylene May Price. Recitation, Selwyn Price. Solo, Miss Mary Davies. Duett, Mrs. W. T. Humphreys and Miss A. Ebenezer. Dialogue, Miss Maudie Jones and Miss Lizzie Jones. Solos, Miss Elsie May Griffiths, Dowlais. Solo, Mr. John Edwin Jones. Penillion singing, Mr. Harry Williams. Duett, Mrs. J. E. Jones and Mrs. Roberts. Recitation, Miss Katy Humphreys. Solo, Miss Catherine Mary Jones. Duet. Mr. Edward Francis and Mr. John Edwin Jones. Recitation, Mr. R. W. Jones. Solo, Mrs. R. Roberts. Recitation, Miss Nelly M. Jones. A vote of thanks to all who had assisted was proposed by the chairman, seconded by Mr. John Hughes. "Hen Wlad fy Aadau was sung, the solo being taken by Mr. D J. Price. The accompanist was Mr. W. T. Humphreys.

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cupied by liie Rev. J. O. Jenkins, Gil- j faeli Gt ii. late of Noddfa, Mountain Ash. At the morning service he preached from John 1. 29. j ACCIDENT. — Oil Saturday morning whilst lurking as a collier at the Fforch- wen Pit of the Cwmaman Coal Co., Uwen Owen,, Jianwonno Road, was crushed under a fall. He sustained acute injuries in several parts of the body. Though very painful he is pro- gressing favourably. C.E.M.S. The St. Joseph's Church branch of the above society held its meeting on Thursday, the chair being occupied by Mr. George Williams. A very able and instructive address on "The History of Church Schools" was delivered by the Rev. 1. J. Williams, M.A. The following took part in the die-,cussion--Me"rs. A. J. Falder, Wm. Thomas, and J. Shewell. FRIENDLY GAME. The Cwm- aman Institute Billiard Team enter- tained Glyn Neath on Saturday. Glyn Neath: J. T. Rees, 146; J. Rees, 192; D. T. Thomas, 103; D. Davies, 97; W. Davies 94; D. M. Thomas, 126; W. Protheroe, 180; T. Davies, 138; total, 1,076.—Cwm- aman: J. C. Thomas, 200; Joe Thomas, 200; D. Tones, 200; D. R. Jones, 200; D. Ll. Evans, 200; D. E. Edwards, 200; J. R. Edwards, 200; J. H. Blake, 200; total, 1,600. Cwmaman won by 5U points. LEAGUE MATCH. — The Cwmaman Institute Second Division Team played Mountain Ash Institute Seconds on Thursday. Cwmaman won by 75 points. Scores: Cwmaman: Herbert Sanders, 150; T. S. Rees, 150; D. E. Edwards, 150; George Barson, 109; David Jones, 131; Johnny Davies, 133; John R. Ed- wards, 121; Owen Evans, 150; total, 1,094. Mountain Ash: T. Worthington, 134; P. Phelmon, 65; J. Williams, 146; T. Price, 150; J. Davies, 150; T. J. Harries, 150; T. Evans, 150; D. Rees, 74; total, 1,019. FOOTBALL. — On Saturday the Cwmaman Firsts journeyed to Aber- pergwm where they played the local team. The homesters won by the odd goal in five. The scorers for Cwmaman were Tim Evans and J. C. Thomas. Mr. Hugh Webb was the referee. The Cwmaman Seconds were -defeated by three goals to two at Abercynon. In a match between the Cwmaman Thirds ana Cwmdare, piayed at Glynhafod, Cwmaman defeated their opponents by seven goals to three. Mr. Joe Gentle, Cwmbach, was the referee. THE CO-OPERATIVE Second Division Billiard Team suffered defeat by 110 points in a home match playea on Thursday against Trecynon. The scores were: Cwmaman: E. J. Protheroe (captain), 135; Shed Durston, 76; E. H. Daniel, 118; D. Daniel, 105; John Jonathan. 150; W. Hopkins, 150; Evan Jones, 150; Ted Parry, 102; total, 986. Trecynon: H. J. Griffiths, 150; L. E. Thomas, 150; E. W. Davies, 150; T. J. Williams, 150; J. Morris, 137; D. Owen, 69; M. J. Jones, 140; D. Davies, 150; total, 1,096. SEION M.I.S. — Cynaliwyd cyfarfod wythnosol y gymdeithas uchod nos Sadwrn dan lywyddiaeth y Parch. S. J. Leeke. Cafwyd dadl frwd ac adeiladol ar y testyn, "Mantaie ynte anfantais fvddai diwygio ffurf gwasanaeth cre- fyddol." Dadleuwyd yn aiddgar dros y manteision gan Mr. William Rees, tra y gosodid yr anfanteision allan yn eglur gan Mr. J. E. Harris. Yn yr ymdrafodaeth ddilynol cymerwyd rhan gan Mri. Evan Thomas, D. W. Evans, William John Morgan, J. J. Matthews, D. George, Anthony Davies, Ben Harris, Morgan Rees, John Davies, Gwilym Morgan, a John Wiliams. Yn y bleidlais penderfynwyd mai anfantais fyddai newid ffurf y gwasanaeth. Trwy gynygiad Mr. "Tommy Isaac, ac eiliad Mr. Tom Harris, diolchwyd yn gynnes i'r ddau ddadlenydd. I ALLEGED RACK. RENTING. On Wednesday, November 22nd, a meeting was held at the Public Hall to protest against the action of local landlords in increasing the rents of their houses, and to explain to the tenants their position in the face of the increased rent de- manded. Councillor William Rees, J.P., presided. The chairman explained that this meeting had been convened because of the action of local house- onwers who had issed to their tenants a notice that on and from November 26th, 1916, their rents would be 'increased by 2s. per month. The Cwmaman and Fforchaman Collieries' Committees, in conjunction with the Aberdare Trades and Labour Council, were responsible for the meeting.—Mr. Gwilym Richards, Minimum Wage Agent, Hirwain, 6aid that this question of increased rents was only one of the many foTms of ex- ploitation which the working-classes were being subjected to. The labour- ing classes had been led back to the jungle where various beasts of prey were ready to devour them. He dwelt at a considerable length on various forms of exploitation. They were only the products of a system—the capital- istic system—under which we lijed. The speaker went on to show that although colliers were now earning more money wages were not equal to those of pre-war times. A collier earn- ing his minimum wage before the war received £ 2 4s. per week; he now re- ceived R2 18s. Id., a supposed increase of 14s. Id., which when analyised would show a decrease of eleven shillings a week. Yet, the profiteers and exploiters of the present day were the true patriots. He cited a few cases where increased rents had been charged, but he advised all present to refuse to con- cede the demand made.—Councillor E. Stonelake explained the Increase of Rents Restriction Act, 1915, in detail. He stated that this Act was one of the good things the people had got from the present Government. There were other acts of a similar character which were not worth the paper they were printed on. He referred to the Coal Prices Restriction Act and the Excess Profits Act. He also dealt at some length with the new restrictions of the price of milk. He had, a short while ago, taken the trouble to calculate what was the increased cost in pro- duction of a gallon of milk, and it I I worked out, arter caking 0.11 tningb into consideration, at a little less than 2d. per gallon. Notwithstanding this fact the Government allowed the milk- vendors an increased price of not more than 8d. per gallon on the price in the [ corresponding months in pre-war times. Dealing with the question of the even- ing ht> referred his hearers to a leaflet explaining the Act issued a short time ago by the Aberdare Trades and Labour Council. It was clearly shown that no landlord could increase the rent of a cottage above what it was rented on August 3rd, 1914. Local tenants who had had their rents increased were advised to cease paying such increases, advised to cease paying such increases, and to deduct from any rent due the amount so paid since November 25th, 1915.-Several questions were answered by Mr. Stonelake.—It was moved by Councillor Evan Jones, and seconded by Guardian William Thomas: -"That this meeting of the inhabitants of Cwmaman strongly protests against the action of those house-owners who illegally increase house-rents during the period of the war. Further, that this meeting earnestly requests all tenants to refuse to pay any such increase in rents during the period of the war and for six months after the war, in accord- ance with an Act of Parliament." The resolution was unanimously carried.— A vote of thanks to the speakers was ) proposed by Mr. John Lewis, and second- ed by Mr. David Thomas.