The Aberdare Leader

Bad Language. John Edmunds, Daren Street, using bad language in Station Street, Aber- dare ordered to pay 10s. Eddie Coombes, Pembroke Street, 16 I years of age, similar charge, 10s.

Sunday Trading. Joseph Raffin, Aberaman; Domenieo Polledre and Spenith Franciso, Canon Street, trading on the Lord's Day, fined iJS. each.

A Dangerous Practice. Thomas Jones, Cvvmaman, a youth, was charged at the instance of P.S. Lane with throwing stones to the danger of the public. The Sergeant said he saw defendant throwing a large stone tit a boy in Brvnmair Road. The stone struck against an electric tram standard. There were people close by. The Bench characterised the offence as a dangerous one, and fined him only 5s. this time.

Obstructing the Police. Wm. Davies and Ada Brown, 33 Jen- kin Street, Aberdare, were charged with obstructing P.C. E. R. Evans. This case arose out of a charge heard I a fortnight ago against Richard Brown, who was fined for assaulting a young lady and P.C. Evans. Mr. T. W. Griffiths defended, and re- marked that Mrs. Brown and her hus- band had now left the town. P.C. Evans deposed that when he was taking Richard Brown into custody, M rs. Brown came on and held his arm, I and said her husband should not go with any b- policeman. He told her to go away, but she refused. Davies then came on the scene and held his arm, and said to witness: "You are not going to take him away." Both the defendants continued to interfere with him on the way to the Police Station. Mr. Griffiths called the male defend- ant to give evidence, and he said that he was called from bed by his sister-in- law, Mrs. Brown. The constable and Brown were then opposite Calf aria Chapel. The Bench held that the charge had been made out against both defendants. The Stipendiary said it was difficult enough for a constable to handle a vio- lent man without being interfered with by third parties. The public must understand that once a police officer took a prisoner in charge, no person should interfere by act or word, and under the circumstances the defendants would be fined only 10s. each or 7 days.

Dangerous Dog. Henry Burnell, Hirwain, was sum- moned by P.S. Lewis for keeping a dangerous dog. The Sergeant said that at 11.30 on the 11th inst he saw a dog chasing sheep on Penmark Farm. The dog knocked a lamb down. W itness followed the dog, which went to defend- ant's house. There was no one in the house and witness took possession of the dog, which was afterwards claimed by Mrs. Burnell. Mrs. Burnell said that the dog was not nine months old. Stipendiary: Then he is acquiring verv bad habits. An order will be made to keep the dog under proper control, and you must pay costs.

Shop Open After Hours. Mrs. Williams, Clive Street, Tre- cynon, was ordered to pay costs for supplying goods after 9 p.m. on Satur- day, April 28th.—P.C. Wm. Jones said that he saw a customer leaving the shop with 12 packets of cigarettes. Mrs. Williams said she had forgotten to send the cigarettes earlier. They had been paid for previously.

PENRHIWCEIBER CIRL'S STRANGE DEATH. An inquest was held at. the Lee Hotel, Penrhiwceiber, on Saturday by the Coroner, Mr. R. J. Rhys, touching the death of Miriam Richards (11), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Richards, 102 Woodfield Terrace, who passed away on the previous Wednesday. Blodwen Cobley, a companion, said that on Thursday, May 3rd, on returning from school deceased called at a shop owned by Mrs. Davies, of Penrhiwceiber Road, and purchased five damaged oranges, which were sold at five for id. De- ceased offered her an orange, but she refused, because she disliked the sight of them.—The mother stated that on the following morning at 2.0 she was aroused by her daughter, who was in terrible pain. Witness gave her some tea. and the doctor was sent for. Dr. W. F. Jones, who arrived, found her to be suffering from terrible pains in the stomach caused by eating a yellow sub- stance. Days of agony followed, and on the Wednesday she died.—Mrs. Davies. in her evidence, stated that she had sold damaged oranges at the price mentioned, but could not remember this particular case.—A post-mortem exam- ination was made by Dr. W. F. Jones, who attributed. death to ptomaine poisoning.—A verdict in accordance with the medical evidence was returned.—A resolution was passed appealing to the District Council to take action with re- gard to the selling of damaged oranges in shops. The interment took place on Tuesday last at Maesvrarian Cemetery. The Rev. W. S. Thomas. Jerusalem W.B., officiated. The following were the mourners:—Father and mother; Nancy and Gweneth Richards, sisters; Messrs. William Richards and Rowland Richards, Thomas Jones, David Jones, and Edward Rees, uncles; Airs. Ellen Thomas. Airs. Alary Rees, and Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas. Nantymoel, aunts; Aliss Harriet and Aliss Alyfanwy James, cousins.

CWMBACH. JAY'S furniture ia worth placing In ronr best rooms. AIR. D. Morris Powell will hold an un- reserved Sale of Household Furniture at Alarket Hall, Tuesday next, May 22, 1917. Auctioneer's Offices: Gadlys Road, Aberdare. Aberdare. I SERVICES. At Bryn Seion (Cong.) Chftpel on Saturday, Sunday and Mon- dav last special preaching services were held, when the preachers were the Rev. E. Keri Evans, I.A., Carmarthen, and the Rev. W. E. Roberts, B.A.. Trinity, Aberdare. The Rev. R. Hugh Davies, B.A., pastor, presided. MEMORIAL SERVICE. The Cwm- bach Unitarian Church was re-opened on Sunday evening last after being closed for some time. A memorial service to the late Mr. John Alorgan, Abernanty- groes, was held, the Rev. R. J. Jones, M.A., Trecynon, officiating. A large number of relatives and friends attend- ed. Services are to be continued fort- nightly in future. CONCERT. At the Farmer's Arms on Saturday a concert was held in honour of Private John Donovan, who was home on leave after being on active ser- vice both in France and Egypt. The chairman was Mr. Lewis Howells. Songs were sung by Alessrs. John Protlieroe F. Davies, J. Lewis, J. Ritchman, \V Brown, Morgan Hughes, W. Evans and W. Gentle. Mrs. Evans, the hostess, handed over to Private Donovan, on behalf of friends, a purse or money. He suitably responded. Several ad- dressei were given by friends. DEATH AND INTERMENT. Air. David Davies, of 7 Ynyscynon Street, passed away on Wednesday, May 9th. The interment took place on Monday at the Aberdare Cemetery, when the Rev. R. Hugh Davies, Bryn Seion, where the deceased was a faithful member, officiated. The chief mourners were: Alessrs. Evan Davies, Thomas Davies, Guardian Meth Davies. brothers; Alessrs. Fred Watts, Cwmaman; Isaac Brown- ing, Quaker's Yard; William Evans, John Lewis Davies, brothers-in-law; Daniel Evans, Llanon; Jenkin Davies, Thomas G. Richards, Evan Davies, David W. Davies, Lewis John Davies, Ivor T. Davies, David E. Davies, Tommy Jones, Gwilym Davies, and Air. Jones, Mountain Ash. The bearers were: Guardian John Hughes, Alessrs. D. W. Wileox. Joshua Davies, Thomas Rees, W. H. Jones, Ed. Evans. The deepest sympathy is felt towards the family. SEND-OFF. — At the Victoria ¡un on Tuesday a send-off concert was given by the Cwmbach Juniors A.F.C. in honour of David James, one of their players, who was leaving on Wednesday to join the Colours. The chair was taken hy Air. Ted James, .supported by Alessrs."T. Ed. Williams and D. Owens, secretary and treasurer respectively. Songs were given by Alessrs. W. Evans, S. Jones, D. Owens, W. J. James, T. Ed. Williams. Jack Davies, D. W. Davies, Richard Hughes, L. J. Davies, J. Chilly, E. J. H. Davies, D. Humphreys, -i n. R. Alorgan. Recitation, Harold Davies. Duet, W. Evans and T. E. Williams. Selections were given by the Juniors' Team Choir (Mr. T. Ed. Williams). On behalf of the team and friends Air. John Evans banded over to Mr. James a. purse of money. He suitably responded. Speeches were given by Alessrs. D. G. Pugsley. George Watts, E. Edwards, Daniel James, W. J. Williams, E. Ed- wards. (In the proposition of Mr. T. E. Williams, seconded by Mr. D. Owen, a vote of thanks was accorded to the chair- man and all who took part. The ac- companists were Alessrs. D. Morgan and J. Chilly. Air. James left on Wednes- day for Cardiff.

ABERCWMBOI. AIR. D. Alorris Powell will hold an un- reserved Sale of Household Furniture at s Market Hall, Tuesday next, May 22, 1917. Auctioneer's Offices: Gadlys Road, Aberdare. J A ï'S easy payment system Is easy tor you. HORTICULTURAL. — A well-attend- ed meeting of allotment holders and interested persons in gardening, etc., was held at the Workmen's Institute on Tuesday to form a Horticultural Society. Air. William Williams was elected chairman; Air. Leonard W. Hughes secretary, and Air. D. Bowen treasurer. Alessrs. A. Cook, E. Perrott, D. J. Evans. Charles Hayes, Peter Close, W. J. Jeffreys and George Woods were ap- pointed committee-men. Messrs. 1'. Bowen, J. Davies, and Sergt. Robertson. of the. Aberaman Horticultural Society, attended, and gave very useful sug- gestions to the members, after which over 30 were enrolled. INTERMENT. — On Saturday, May oth, the funeral of William Spurry, of ali Bronallt Terrace, took place at Alaesyrarian Cemetery. The Rev. J. B. Davies officiated. The mourners were: Widow; Air. and Airs. David Jones, parents-in-law; Mr. F. Lucy, Mrs. F. C. Lucy, Airs. W. Roberts, Aberaman; David and Tom Jones, Alaggie, Mary and Maria Jones, Air. and Mrs. John Jones, brothers and sisters-in-law; Mr. Philip John-, Ferndale, uncle; Airs. R. Jones, Abernant, cousin; Messrs. J. Jones, Gadlys; Lewis John, uncle. Aberdare, and John L. John, cousin; Thomas Alorgan, cousin, Abexaman; Airs. Jenkins, Mr. Jenkins, Aberdare; Air. William Davies, Hirwain, cousin; Air. and Airs. Williams, Gadlys. uncle and aunt; Airs. Annie Williams, Mrs. H. James, cousins; Mrs. J. Eiddig Davies, Aliss S. D. Davies, Peggy Davies, cousins and niece; Air. John Davie uncle; Airs. James James, cousin, and Airs. A. Williams. Wreaths were sent by: (1) Wife; (2) Father, A1" nvhpr. Brothers and Sisters; (3) Pef, gv and Glenys: (4) Fellow-workmen (r v friends at Mostyn Street; (6) Friends Bron- allt; (7) Jennie and Lilv '1" /g) Mrs. Aston: (9) Mr. T. Wi ,n° North V.W; (10) Mr.' a,„l Mr. John Street. 1 at their Printio?' Street, Aberdare, ^morgan, by tna igh and J.

Aberdare Police Court. Wednesday, May 16th.—Before Messrs R. A. Griffith (Stipendiary), D. P. Davies, D. W. Jones, E. M. Hann, L. N. Williams, Frank Hodges, and F. W. Mander.

The New Food Order. Customer and Supplies of Milk and Sugar. Morgan Isaac, grocer, Aberdare, was charged with imposing certain condi- tions relating to the purchase of goods, contrary to the conditions of the Food Order. Daniel Hughes and Alice Davies, two assistants, were summoned for aiding and abetting. Mr. A. J. Prosser (Messrs Kenshole and Prosser) defended. Emilv Overd, wife of Henry Overd, 18 Club Street, Aberaman, said that on Saturday evening, April 28th, she went to Mr. Isaac's shop at 7.30. She asked the assistant Hughes if they had Nestle's Milk. He replied "Yes." She said, Will you spare me a tin?" and he replied that she must buy s. or 3s. worth with it. She said she could not do that and left the shop. After trying unsuccessfully to get some in other" shops she came back to Mr. Isaac's shop and again asked-AJice Davies this time—for Nestle's Milk. Alice Davies said "What are you going to buy with it?" Witness replied: "1 can't buy anything." Davies then said I am very sorry; I can't supply you unless you buy something else." \Vitness then left the shop and report- ed the matter to Inspector Griffiths. Bv Mr. Prosser She was not a regu- lar customer in Mr. Isaac's shop, and it might have been' nine months since she was there last. Mr. Prosser: Did not the assistant tell you "We can only supply milk to our customers?"—No. Mr. Prosser: Why did you return i. second time?—I had a young baby and I wanted the milk for the baby. Mr. Prosser pressed the same ques- tion, and the Stipendiary observed: It is evident that the woman was desper- ate And wanted the milk for her baby. You must accept her answer. Inspector Griffiths deposed that the Ihst witness made a complaint to him, and he accompanied her to Mr. Isaac's shop and told him the woman s story. Mr Isaac said: I don't think that is so. I have told all my assistants not to impose any conditions, and we have onlv sufficient milk for our regular cus- tomers." The'defendant Hughes was m then fetched and denied having im- posed a condition. Miss Davies ad- mitted to the Inspector that she told Mrs. Overd that if she bought some- thing else she could have a tin of milk. By.Super Rees: He did not send Airs. Overd to the shop.

Another Charge. There was another charge against Morgan Isaac—oi making a condition relative to the sale of sugar. Rachel Walters, an assistant, was charged with aiding and abetting. Mrs. M. White, wife of P.C. Herbert White, 20 Trevor Street, Aberdare, said that on Tuesday, April 24th, she went to Mr. Isaac's shop about 6.30. She asked Miss Walters for sugar, and Miss Walters replied: "We have only sugar for our customers." Miss Jones, the cashier, then said: "Mrs. White is a customer. She can have a lb. of sugar by buying 5s. worth." She then bought some goods, and the order only came to 4s. lljd., and Miss Walters said: "You must buy another half-penny worth." Witness bought black lead to make up the 5s., and she was then sup- plied with lib. of sugar for 7d. She happened to mention the matter to her husband, who reported it to Police In- spector Griffiths. Inspector Griffiths spoke to going to Air. Isaac's shop with Airs. White. Miss Walters denied imposing any con- dition. For the defence Daniel Hughes, one of the defendants, denied that he im- posed a condition when speaking to Mrs. Overd. He simply told her that they only supplied milk to regular cus- tomers. He did not mention anything about buying 2s. or 3s. worth of goods. The other assistants gave similar de- nials. Alorgan Isaac gave evidence and said he did not recollect seeing either of the customers who had given evidence. Prior to the new Food Order coming into force he did impose conditions. That was the only way of preventing people to hoard sugar. His supply of sugar was 40 per cent. of the pre-war quantity, and 25 per cent. of the quan- tity of condensed milk. He had given instructions to his assistants not to im- pose conditions since the new Order came into operation. Super Rees How can you account for the statements of those two customers;; —The last lady paid me the compliment of being very fair to her. After the Alagistrates had consulted the Stipendiary said The Bench think that on the wfiole there is not suffi- cient evidence to justify conviction, and all the summonses are dismissed.

A Hirwain Case. A similar charge was preferred against, Mrs. Bessie Husband, trading as Direct Traders, Hirwain, and her assistant, Mary Gwen Hopkins, was summoned for aiding and abetting. Mr. T. W. Griffiths defended. The evidence given by Mrs. Margaret Ann Price, 18 High Street, Hirwain, was to the effect that she asked for tlb. of sugar, and was told by Miss Hopkins that she must buy 2s. 6d. worth of goods. She reported the matter to P.S. Lewis. Sergt. Lewis said he saw Mrs. Hus- band, and told her she would be re- ported. The defence was that Mrs. Husband was not aware of this new Order. Her husband was in the Army, and she was struggling to do the best she could under the circumstances. He asked the Bench to treat the defendant as lenient- ly as possible in view of the fact that it was the first case of the kind in the district. The Bench, taking into consideration that the business was conducted under difficulties, dismissed the summons on payment of costs.

Milk and Water. Thos. Howell Richards milk vendor, answered a charge of selling milk con- taining 6 per cent. of added water. Super. Rees deposed that on April 1st he purchased a pint of milk from defendant's daughter. It was analysed and was certified deficient as above stated. Defendant said he had sold milk for about 16 years, and this was the first complaint. The churns were washed every night, and it was quite possible that £ little water had been left in the churn accidentally. He was sure that water was not put in deliberately. The Bench imposed a small fine of 20s. and costs in view of defendant's previous good record. The deficiency in the case of Mrs. Alargaret Williams, milk vendor, was ]0 per cent. Super. Rees proved the case. The milk was bought from an assistant. Air. W. Thomas represented defend- ant, and said they could not account for the deficiency at all. He was satis- fied it was not a wilful act. Some water might have been left in the can before the milk was poured in. As a matter of fact Mrs. Williams supplied the Police Station with milk. Stipendiary Do you suggest that the police are entitled to preferential treat- nw n t ? Mr. W. Thomas: We like to see onr police looking well. (Laughter.) There were previous convictions in 1913 and 1914, and a fine of 40s. and costs was imposed.

Deficient in Butter Fat. The Hetail Dairy Co., Bristol, were summoned for selling milk 5 per cent. deficient in butter fat. Chas. Edward Bates, managing director of the com- pany, appeared to answer the charge, and pleaded that he sold the milk as re- ceived from farmers, with a warranty. The Stipendiary pointed out to de- fendant tn&t he could not plead the warranty, because he had not given due notic £ according to the Food and Drugs Act. Alfred Smith, Aberdare manager of the company, said the only way he could account for the deficiency was that there was a shortage in one of the churns on the morning in question- i Sunday, April 1st. Mr. Hodges Cannot the churns be locked? Witness: The railway people do not allow that. Super. Rees remarked that this com- pany had been summoned hundreds of times. Bales: That is not correct. P.S. Rees: Well, a very large number of times (handing a long list to the Bench). Two of the latest convictions were f;80 in Aberdare in 1914 and £ in Bristol in 1915. Fined £5 and costs.

Housekeeper's Short Stay. Margaret Ann Rees, an e.uerly woman, was brought up in custody charged with stealing apparel, the pro- perty of Nicholas Owen, 20 Queen St., Cwmdare, collier. Owen said ttiat on the previous day (Tuesday) he engaged defendant as a housekeeper. Siie came there at b p.m. On the following morning he went to his work at 6.30. Airs. liees had not then got up. At 10 a.m. he was ietched home, and on reaching the house saw 1 .C. Bendall and Airs. Rees tliere. ii.e latter said she was very sorry for what had happened. P.C. Bendall snovveu him certain articles of clothes and he identified them as his. iney include, a blanket, a sheet, and other tilings valued at 20s. Alfred Wilkins, 13 Queen Street, Cwmdare, deposed to seeing defendant leave Owen's house at 9 a.m., carrying bundles of clothes. He called the at tention of some neighbours, who tooh the clothes from her. He followed — is Rees and brought her back to the house, and the constable was fetched. Owen's boy said he saw the woman search his father's clothes and the chest of drawers. Wm. Morris, Queen Street, gave further evidence. M P.C. Bendall deposed to arresting prisoner and conveying her to Alill Street Police Station. She admitted the theft and said she was willing to pay. Police Super. Rees said the woman came from Monmouthshire. The police had not had time to make enquiries into her antecedents. The woman was remanded in custodv for a week.

MR. C. B. STANTON, M.P., PRESENTED. On Friday evening, at the Palace, Mountain Ash, Mr. C. B. Stanton was the recipient of presents from the work- ing committee of the Newtown Welcome Home Fund. Councillor W. Lamburn I made the presentation of a silver-mount- ed walking-stick, and paid the Junior Member high compliments, not only for his great interest in the work of the Welcome Fund, but also for his real representation of the Merthyr Boroughs in the House of Commons. He was nobly following in the footsteps of illustrious men.—Air. Albert Williams then presented Mr. Stanton with a case of pipes, and also eulogised the work of the local member.—Another pretty function was the presentation to Mrs. Stanton of a handsome bouquet of scarlet and white roses and: lilies of the valley.—Little Miss Jefferies, in hand- ing the flowers to the lady, made a neat speech, in which she said that the ladies of Newtown could not allow the oppor- tunity to pass without recognising Mrs. Stanton.—Afr. Stanton, rising to reply, was greeted with rounds of applause and the singing of "He's a jolly good fellow." He thanked the committee of Newtown for their kindness, and apart from their presentation to him, also for their kind work on behalf of the boys in khaki, the noble boys of the district, who were doing their best for the country. He thanked Mr. Lamburn and Mr. Williams for their kind refer- ence to his work in the House of Com- mons, and also Mr. Bert Richards, who had placed the Palace at their disposal that evening, and also that "grand old man" of Aberdare, Air. William Haggar, than whom no one was ever more ready to help. Speaking of the war, the hon. member was 'certain that out of evil would come good. There must be no hanging back; they were all ready to do their bit except the wretched con- scientious objectors. "If they require me," said Mr. Stanton, I go, for there is a solemn obligation on every- one who eats food." It was a war against war, and they were bound to do their utmost to end such ruffiany. In conclusion, he thanked them on behalf of Mrs. Stanton. During the evening the following contributed to a capital musical programme: Messrs. J. Webber, Harry Evans, Stanley Bishop, Albert Cliff, Miss James, and Mrs. Tingle.

SUDDEN DEATH OF REV. J. B. DAVIES, ABERCWMBOI. Yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon the Hev. J. Bowen Davies, pastor ol Bethlehem Welsh Cong. Church, Aber- cwmboi, passed away very suddenly.' He had an attack of pneumonia on Fri- day last, and his condition gradually became worse. On the day he was taken ill he attended a service at his own church, when lie appeared to be in his usual health. Mr. Davies had been pastor of Bethlehem for nearly 20 years. He leaves a widow and four children. His wife is the daughter of the Late Mr. Eynon, grocer, Mountain Ash. Mr. Davies was a native oi Rhydybont, Cardiganshire. He was \ery popular as preacher and pastor. The deepest sympathy is felt with the family and church in their loss.

Vale of Neath News. CLYN NEATH. YOU will pleaded ifter <y*.tlinv « s, Y'S. MEETINGS. On Sunday last and during the week prayer meetings are held at Bethania English C.M. Chapel bv the Workers of Faith Alission., 'WITHDRAWN. The notices ten dered to a large number of colliers em- ployed at the Pwllfaron and Aberper- gwm Collieries to terminate employment have been withdrawn. CONDOLENCE. On Sunday evening I last a vote of condolence was passed at Addoldy Chapel with the widow and family of the late Rev. Derfel Roberts, Hirwain.—At Capel y Glyn, on the pro- position of the Rev. J. T. Evans, pastor, a similar resolution was passed. BETHEL. On Sunday and Monday last anniversary services were held at Bethel Baptist Chapel, when the Rev. T. E. Williams, of Rhymney, officiated. The Rev. T. Carmen Harries con- ducted the services. Mr. Roland Hughes was the precentor. Air. Moses and Miss Olwen Morris were organists. HONOUR TO SCOUT BOY. Scout Tom Lloyd, one of the 1st Boy Scouts of this place, has been awarded a medal and certificate from the Scoutmaster General, Sir R. Baden Powell, for rescu- ing a young lad from drowning in the river on February last. He is the son of Air. and Airs. Z. Lloyd, and is only 12 years of age. ROCK COLLIERY. On Saturday last unemployment pay was doled out to all the workmen at the above colliery by Afr. Morgan Alorgan, checkweigher, for the period ending March. A further application is to be made to the Central Executive for out-of-work pay for those who are out of employment since the colliery closed down. Also the men at the British Rhondda Colliery were paid last Friday night at the Butcher's Arms by the secretary, Air. W. H. Brown.

Up and Down the Valley. HIRWAIN. JAY'S easy payment system is easy {or you. A COMPLIMENTARY concert and organ recital were held at Ramoth (B.) Church on Thursday. The proceeds were, in aid of Mr. Dan Davies (conductor of the Hirwain United Juvenile Choir), who is in indifferent health. Coun- cillor J. O. George, J.P., presided. The concert was arranged by Professor Richard Howell, Aberdare. Pro- gramme: Overture (Rossini), Protessor I R. Howell. Baritone solos, Mr. Tom Beynon. Solos, Mrs. Williams. Tenor solos, Mr. Willie Evans. Violin solos, Afr. T. Davies. Contralto solos, Miss Alegan Davies. Organ solo, "Chorus of Angels," Professor R. Howell. Overture, "Lead, Kindly Light," the Artistes. A PRESENTATION meeting was held by Bethel C.M. Young People's Society on Friday last. Mr. W. R. Williams, who presided, stated that the meeting was convened as a "send-off" to Mr. Willie Davies, a member, who was about to join the colours. He is the only son of Mr. Thomas Davies, grocer, High Street. Programme: Tenor solo, Air. John Haydn Adams. Recitation, Aliss Nancy Rees. Baritone solo, Air. Tom C. Walters. Recitation. Air. Roger Price. Tenor solo, Mr. Howell Afeyrick. Pianoforte solo, Mr. Willie Arthur Price. Solo, Mr. Evan John Davies. Recitation, Air. Rees Thomas. The president pre- sented Air. W. Davies with a handsomely hound Bihle. The Rev. D. Teify Davies, pastor, spoke of the good qualities of the recipient and his service to the church. ) Nir. Willie Davies, in a fitting response, ) thanked the members for the gift. CYMANFA GANU. The annual singing festival of the local Baptists was held on Monday, the morning meet- ing at Siloa, Penderyn, and the after- aoon and evening meetings at Ramoth, Hirwain. The Rev. Arthur Davies, Merthyr, was the conductor. Air. Gwilyin Alorgan presided at the morning service. Prayer was offered by Mr. David Thomas. whilst Aliss Lizzie I Hopkins, Hirwain, recited a Psalm. Several hymn-tunes were beautifully rendered by the juveniles. A recitation was given by Emlyn Alorgan, and a solo by Glyndwr Lloyd. The anthem, I "Ymdeit.hiwn i'r Ysgol Sabothol," was sung with much fervour. Air. Thomas Owen, Pontbren, presided at the after- noon meeting. Prayer was offered by the Rev. E. Wern Willians, and Aliss Mary Owen recited. Several hymns were effectively rendered, and also the anthem, "Pa hyd, Arglwydd?" A trio, "Duw bydd drugarog," was given by Alessrs. T. J. Edwards, D. Thomas, and Mrs. David Thomas. Glvndwr Lloyd sang a solo. Air. Rees Jones was pre- sident of the evening service. The Rev. sang a solo. Air. Rees Jones was pre- sident of the evening service. The Rev. D. Teify Davies opened with prayer. The anthem, "Enaid Cu," was excell- ently rendered. Aliss Dorothy John sang a solo, and Air. Tom Jones recited. The conductor sang a solo of 'his own I composition to words by the Rev. J. T. Job. He praised the choristers for their splendid singing, and congratulated the preparatory conductors, Alessrs. Rees Jones and Thomas Harris. The accom- panists were Mr. Willie Edwards, j L.L.C.AI., and Miss Eleanor Harris.

ABERAMAN. AIR. D. Morris Powell will hold an un- reserved Sale of Household Furniture at Market Hall, Tuesday next, May 22, 1917. Auctioneer's Offices: Gadlys Road, Aberdare. JAY'8 easy payment system ifi easy for you. OBITUARY'. — On Tuesday Air. Wil- liam Morgan, brother to Air. Evan Mor- gan, 48 Regent Street, passed away after a few days' illness. Deceased was employed by the District Council as sweeper. He was in his 48th year and unmarried. JOINED UP. The appended local men have joined the Colours: A. L. Alorgan, butcher, Lewis Street, R.F.A., stationed at Preston; W. J. Layman, truiterei, Lewis Street, Army Ordnance Corps, stationed at Woolwich; Ben Jones, Regent Street, R.A.A1.C., at Black- pool. Ben was the head of the furnish- ing department at the Cwmaman branch of the Cwmhach Co-op. Society. Lewis Davies, Tirfounder Road. Cwmbach, is with the Army Ordnance Corps at Wool- wich. All had a good send-off by their numerous friends. OBITUARY. Air. William John, 5 Llanthewv Street, passed away suddenly on Alonday, May 7th. Deceased, who was taken ill whilst working as a miner at the Cwmaman Colliery on the previous Friday, was 42 years of age. He was highly esteemed by his fellow-workmen. On the following Tuesday his nine months old son, Frederick J. Trevor John, passed away, The late Air. John leaves a widow, five children, and a widowed mother, who also lies in a critical condition. The interment took place on Saturday at the Aberdare Cemetery. The Rev. H. P. Jenkins. Saron, officiated. The mourners were: First coach, Widow; Moses and David John, sons; Alargaret Alice John, daughter; Airs. Alartha Hughes, sister; M iss Sarah Alice Hughes, niece; 2nd coach, Mrs. Jane Jones, Tumble, sister- in-law; Airs. Jeffries, cousin; Airs, Crosby and Airs. David Jones, friends; 3rd coach, Airs. Harris, Airs. Ben Davies, Mrs. L. Samuel and Mrs. Alice Davies, neighbours. Following the hearse: William Alfred and Thomas Samuel John. sons; Thomas Frederick John, brother; Samuel Alorgan. Tumble; Tom Morgan, Tumble; John Jones, Tumble, and Tom Hughes, Cwmbach, brothers- in-law; David John Hughes, nephew. DEA TH AND INTERAIENT. After a long and patiently borne illness Airs. Alorgan, wife of the Vicar, Rev. Joseph Morgan. B.A., passed away on Thursday morning in her 37th year. Deceased was a very highly-respected lady. General sympathy is felt towards the husband and daughter. The funeral took place on Alonday. A brief service was held at the church at eleven, conducted by the Vicar of St. Faean's, and Revs. J. J. Simon, Abercwmboi, and Rhys Alorris, Aberaman. Amongst the congregation were the Vicar of Aberdare, the Vicar of Hirwain, and Air. Thomas Lloyd. churchwarden, Aberdare. After the ser- vice the cortege proceeded to the G.W.R. Station, Aberdare. The body was taken by rail and interred at Trevethin, near Pontypool. The mourners were: Hus- band; Colonel W. D. Phillips, Aber- dare, and Captain Alalyon, Cardiff, j The bearers, who accompanied the cortege to the station, were Messrs. R. W. Roberts and John Davies, chu wardens; Thomas Howells, Williams, James Ryland. Andrews, sidesmen. '111, at Pontypool Station by solicitor, Pontypool Abergavenny, iineir the bearers. The lych gate, Trevethin Churchyard, by the Vicar, Rev. D. E. Roberts, M.A., formerly Vicar of Miskin, who con- ducted an impressive service. Deceased was buried in a grave adjoining her father's. CONSTABLE HONOURED. On Tuesday evening, at Bethany, Police- Constable George, formerly stationed at Jubilee Road, was the recipient of a beautiful illuminated address, presented to him by the inhabitants of Godreaman upon his departure to Cwmbach. The chair was taken by Ir. Samuel Jones, supported by Air. W. E. Tudor, vice- chairman, and Mr. -folin Henry Jones, secretary. The chairman paid P.C. George a fine tribute as an officer and citizen. The address was handed over to him by Air. Jones on behalf of the in- habitants. P.C. George responded. Speeches were also made by Guardian D. J. Phillips, Messrs. John Henry Jones. Tudor R. Alorgan, Thomas Evans. Evan Alorgan, E. Rogers, Thomas Hum- phreys and D. J. Trevor. A presentation was also made to Mxs. George, who was unable to attend. lr. D. Adams hand- ed a handsome umbrella to P.C. George on behalf of his wife. The address read as follows:—"We, the undersigned on behalf of the residents of Godreaman, in making this presentation take this method of recording our universal ap- preciation of your sterling worth, impartiality, capability and tact. Zealous always of the reputation of the force to which you are an added lustre, and during a period of industrial up heaval, you have contrived to do your duty in such a manner as to cause the minimum of friction, and the relative absence of misdemeanour in Godreaman is undoubtedly greatly due to your earnest endeavours. We, the subscribers. sincerely trust that to whatever sphere of duty you may be transferred you may always go on and prosper and eventually obtain the premier position it is possible for a grateful community to give you. Finally, may Mrs. George and yourself experience as much pleasure in receiving this token of our regard as we experience in giving it.-On behalf of the residents of Godreaman, Samuel Jones, chairman; William E. Tudor, vice-chairman; Committee, Chas. H. Davies, Edward Rogers, David Adams, William Jones. William J. Rees, Tudor R. Alorgan, John Thomas, H. J. Ven ables: Thomas Humphreys, treasurer; John Henry Jones, secretary.

CWMAMAN. AIR. D. Alorris Powell will hold an un- reserved Sale of Household Furniture at Alarket Hall, Tuesday next, May 22, 1D17. Auctioneer's Offices: Gadlys Road, Aberdare. DON'T delay, but call on JAY. PERSONAL. The late Mr. John Faulder, Fernleigh, whose tragic death is reported in another column, was much respected by the Fforchaman workmen and the general public. He was a zealous, and active member of St. Joseph's Church and a member of the Cwmaman Auxiliary ivar Fund. He came from Cwmpennar to Cwmaman just over two years ago. He had been in the employ of the P.D. Co. for 28 years, commencing as a stable boy under the late Mr. Little, a former agent. He was 44 years of age'. THE MORIAH AAIAN Young People's Society held a concert on Monday, pre- sided over by the Rev. E. J. Owen. Pro- gramme Pianoforte solo, Air. Benjamin John Howells. Song, by the Society's Choir, conducted by Mr. W. J. Evans. Recitation, Air. Lewis John Thomas. Solo, Air. John Morse. Recitation, Air. David James Evans. Recitation, Mr. William John Evans. Duett, Miss Alyfanwy Howells and Air. T. Oswald Phillips. Stump speech, Air. Lewis John Thomas. Solo, Air. William John Evans. Dialogue, Aliss Gwladys Thomas and Mr. James O. James. Best impromptu speech, Air. Lewis John Thomas. (Mr. David John Thomas acted as adjudi- cator). Solo, Miss Alyfanwy Howells. Recitation, Aliss Eurfron Thomas. The drama. "Die Shon Dafydd," was per- formed by the members of the society. The chairman proposed a vote of thanks to Air. David Stephens, the organiser of the society. Mr. David John Thomas seconded. Mr. Benjamin John Howells acted as accompanist.