The Aberdare Leader

ABERNANT. ■JAY'S easy payment system is easy tot you. THE INTERMENT of Mr. J. Wil- liams, of 3 Park View Terrace, took ulace at the Aberdare Old Cemetery on Saturday. Deceased, who was 58 years of age, took an active interest in Friendly Societies, and was secre- tary of the Ifor Hael Lodge of Ivorites. The district was' repre- sented by Messrs. W. J. Nicholas, president; W. Eynon, secretary, anu Jacob Ii. Jones, vice-president. De- ceased was also an ex-president of the South Wales Examiners' Associa- tion. The following were the mourn- ers:—Widow Miss M. A. W ^^ams, Miss S. Williams, Mr.s. D. daughters; Mrs. J. L. daughter-in-law •, Messrs. J • L. liams, Gwilym Williams, Gwyn E. Williams, sons; Idwal Williams, grandson; Mrs. M. Jones, Miss E. Williams, sisters; Messrs. G. Wil- liams and D. Williams, brothers. The bearers were: Messrs. Thomas Davies, Thomas Morgan, Abraham Watkins, David Davies, William Evans, William Davies, Wiiliam B IewS: grandclnldren. T^ j Griffiths, Cal- liams, Be^j j "vr*. William faria, officiated, and Mr. YnVslwyd Davies, senior deacon °.f, lnys y ^™poke at the graveside.

ABERDARE. DON'T delay, but call at JAY. JkU stocked. Chotet selection at "SS&SBfc & vSSer mSEION%wT-rTMs P»lP>t occupied on Sunday evening last by MT'ogwen Williams AWare. He based his remarks on Luke 9. lb. PERSONAL. His many friends will be glad to learn that Mr. A. T. Owen ^tman, is. recovering from ti|Trece^J?5TS-0nbn Whitsun T>av there were three early cele- bKtos of the Holy Con.mm.Mn. and a choral celebration at 11, sung i Vb £ in G. ,«t »^Vee Eev Vicar was celebrant. Ihe xtev. J. Wills occupied the Iiu'ri :tlikj'te„'a afternoon there was CaIltic!S ^athS £ ^fpandhXingt ST'tte sT.rvicJ thereP were pro- cessions of robed clergy ajid choir. WEDDING. On Whit-Monday a verv pretty wedding took place at bride,'who" «" Sle bine voile dress, was given away by Mr. Dan Richards, MeTthyr. The bridesmaid was Mrs. D. Richards, sister of bridegroom. The best ^anwasMr. James Williams, Aberdare. Break- fast was provided at the bride- groom's sister's borne. The guests included: Mrs. J. Williams Mise Oliver, Miss Roberts, Miss M. Bruton, Aberdare; Miss Drew, Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Perry, Miss M. Evans, Merthyr; Messrs. J. H. Bruton, Aberdare; J. Thomas, G. Taylor, Meriujr. Later in the day the happy cuupie left lor Swansea. CO-OPERATIVE WOMEN'S GUIixD. Mrs. John presided over a well-attended meeting of the local Guild on Tuesday, when the Swansea Co-operative Congress agenda was discussed, and Mrs. Rose Davies and discussed, and Mrs. Rose Davies and Mrs. Rogers were appointed as dele- gates to attend the congress. Ex- cellent reports were given by Mrs. Smith, Mrs. A. Jones, and Mrs. Mor- gan as delegates to the recent Guild Conferences at Cardiff and Barry.— The secretary (Mrs. Davies) reported that she had received acknowledg- ments from Germany for each of the parcels sent out by the Guild to prisoners of war who are members of the society. OBITUARY. On Tuesday last week Mrs. T. Smith, Green Street, passed away at the age of 55 years. The interment took place on Mon- day at the Aberdare Cemetery. The mdurners were: Mrs. M. Kedward, Mrs." 1. Price, daughters; E. Rich- ards and T. Price, sons; Messrs. T. Price, I. Price and G. Price, brothers; J. Price and G. Price, grandsons; Mr. D. Davies, brother- in-law Mr. F. Kedward, son-in- law. The bearers were: Messrs. J. J. Carelyon, f Edwards, W. H. Tasker, G. Wells, i'red. Dix, Theo j Morgan and t'.Uv.rge GriHiths. Private J acob A>«i-clay, S.Y\.li., another son, is out in Mesopotamia. He has been on active service for two and a half years. The Rev. S. Harris Lewis, curate, officiated at the funeral. TRINITY. — The Rev. J. Lewis, Hebron, Godreaman, preached at Trinity on Sunday. In the evening his text was Phil. 2. 4, "Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others." Mr. Lewis spoke on "Thoughtfulness of others." We must be kind even to enemies. We were now at war with the most cruel of foes, but that should not deter us from exercising Christian graces. We should not encourage our. young people to cultivate a spirit of re- venge, but rather a spirit of gener- osity and charity. We at home should exercise more sacrifice in view of the fact that others were sacrificing their lives for us on the battlefield. Unfortunately he had noticed more drunkenness among young men in Aberdare during the last two or three months than he had ever seen here. OBITUARY. On Thursday the remains of the late Mr. D. Wil- I liams, 19 Jenkin Street, were in- terred at the Aberdare Cemetery. The mourners were: Private J. J. Williams, son; Mr. T. Williams, ilr. James Williams, Aberystwyth, brothers; Rev. J. J. Williams, Morriston; Messrs. Silas Williams, Newport; T. Williams, Mountain Ash; LI. Williams, Ynysybwl; G. and T. D. Williams, Treherbert; L. Williams and D. Morgan, Tylors- town, nephews; Messrs. Rees Jones and R. W. Davies, sons-in-law; Rev. E. Beynon, Treorky; Messrs. D. Jones, Aberaman; Emlyn Davies, Dowlais, nephews; Corris Jones and T. Emlyn Davies, grandchildren. In the coaches were: Mrs. Rees Jones, Mrs. Griffiths, Mrs. J. J. Williams, Mrs. R. W. Davies, Mrs. D. Davies, Bargoed; Mrs. G. Edwards, Miss M. Jones, Mrs. D. Jones, Mrs. D. Davies, Mrs. Jones, Miss Winnie Evans, Miss Elsie Evans, Mrs. Davies, Mrs. Jones, Monk Street; Mrs. T. Wil- liams, Mountain Ash, and the grand- children. The Revs. D. Silyn Evans, J. Sulgwyn Davies, T. Eli Evans and R. Williams officiated. Mr. John Zachariah, undertaker, had charge of the funeral arrangements.—On Sunday evening, at Siloa, the pastor, the Rev. D. Silyn Evans, made a re- ference in his sermon to the late Mr. Williams, and at the close the organist, Mr. W. J. Evans, played the Dead March from Saul.

'ABERAMAN. •x ALL trams and buses lead you to JAY'S. WEDDING BELLS. At Taber- nacle Church, Aberdare, a very pretty wedding was solemnised on Thursday by the Rev. T. Madoc Jeffreys, the bride being Miss Rachel Maud Owens, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Owens, 6 Margaret St., and Mr. Griffith Davies, fourth son of Mrs. Dunavel, 26 Lambert Terrace, Gadlys. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a blue silk dress with a white hat. She was attended by Miss Florence Edwards, Merthyr, who was attired similarly. The flower maids, who wore white silk dresses and carried pretty bouquets, were Misses Doris Evans, niece of the bridegroom, and Olwen G. Owens, sister of the bride. Mr. E. R. Owens, brother of the bride, acted as best man. There were also present: -:Misses Mary Owens, niece; Viola Owens and Nellie Williams, cousins; Lizzie H. Jacobs, friend; mother of the bride- groom; Mr. and Mrs. Evan Evans, Mr. Bert Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Owens, Mrs. William Williams, aunt; Messrs. Robert John and Stuart Percy Owens, brothers. At the bride's parents' home a sumptu- ous breakfast was prepared by her the bride's parents' home a sumptu- ous breakfast was prepared by her mother. In addition to the afore-

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GODREAMAN. JAY'S easy payment system is easy for you. SERVICES OF SONG. At Salem (B.) Church on Sunday services of song were held by the Sunday School. Mr. Evan Hopkin Lewis presided in the morning, and Mr. David Francis opened the service. Miss Elvira Phillips rendered a solo. Duett by Misses Maggie Ann and Alma James. Mr. Stephen Harris gave an address. Mr. John Harris closed in prayer. In the evening Mr. Rees Leach .presided, and Mr. Stephen Harris commenced the meet- ing. Miss Dori- Sanger recited. Miss Bessie Lewis rendered "Neb ond Ti." Mr. Francis Leach and party sang a quartette. Addresses by Messrs. David William Francis and Eben Williams. The anthem, "Eisteddai Teithiwr Blin" (Arthur Thomas), and the chant, "Gweddi'r Arglwydd," were sung. The singing was of a high standard. The pre- centor is Mr. J. S. Rhys. L.V.C.M.; organists, Mr. David John Rosser and Mr. Gomer Leach. The superin- tendent of the Sunday School is Mr. Rees Leach; secretary, Mr. W. M. Pugh; treasurer, Mr. Stephen Harris.

CWMAMAN. YOU will be pleased after calling at JAY'S. IF YOU WANT good Garden Seeds, try Emrys Evans', Aberdare. He stocks first prize seeds only. Per- sonal attention. THE PULPIT of Soar (C.M.) Church was occupied on Sunday last by the Rev. J. Myddfai Jones, Cwm- bach. CONCERT. — On Wednesday evening a concert was held under the auspices of the Cwmaman Young Choristers at the Public Hall. The (.nair was occupied by Mr. Edwin Morse. Songs were given by Madam Ttlodwpn Wilson, Miss Myfanwy Howells. Mr. John Jones, Aneurin Jones. Emlyn Morse, Vivian Davies, Penry Davies. Pianoforte solo, Miss

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mentioned the following were present:—Mother of the bride; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Owens, uncles and aunts; Mrs. Charles Owens, aunt, and family; Mrs. M. Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. David J. Mitcheimore, imss May Davies, Miss M. ii. Bowen, jdie. James Williams, Miss Gertie vVil- liams, Mrs. William Williams, Mr. Davia Williams, Misses S. A. Wil- liams and Elizabeth Williams, Annie M. Jones, Lilian M. Winnel and Miss Williams, Abernant. Con- gratulatory messages were received from Privates E. T. Davies, 15th Welsh, brother of the bridegroom; William Williams, S.W.B., uncle of the bride, and Daniel T. Jacob, A.S.C., Labour Battalion, all in France. The happy couple were conveyed to and from the church in motor cars. Numerous presents were received. BENEFIT CONCERT. On Fri- day evening, at the Grand Theatre, a benefit concert was held in aid of Mr. David Howells (Gwynalaw). The hall was packed. Mr. J. H. Powell, J.P., introduced to the gathering the Lady High Constable, Mrs. C. Kenshole, who took the chair in the unavoidable absence of her husband. Mrs. Kenshole said she was pleased at being privileged to preside at the concert. The presence of such a huge audience was a testimony to the esteem in which Gwynalaw was held in the district. The artistes were: Soprano, Madam Mills-Reynolds, Pontypridd; contralto, Miss A. M. Phillips, Cwmaman; tenor, Mr. Mog Edwards, Mountain Ash; bass, Mr. A. Glyndwr Thomas, Ynyshir; elocutionist, Mr. G. T. Jones (Madog Fvchan), ex-mayor of Brecon; harpist, Mr. Roger Thomas, Cwm- aman. Gwynalaw has been singing before the public for a period of 50 years, and is the winner of eight National tenor solos, apart from prizes won in duetts and quartettes. The programme was: Selection, "Wagner (arranged by R. S. How- ells), the Aberaman Original Band Quartette. Song, "Will o' the Wisp," ^r< Glvndwr Thomas. Song, "Break of Dav," Madam Mills-Reynglds. Recitation, "A Winning Game," Madog Fychan. Song, "Baner ein Gwlad," Mr. Mog Edwards. Song, "In the Depths of the Coral Caves." Miss A. M. Phillips. Duett, "Mae Cymfu'n Barod," Messrs. Mog Edwards and Glyndwr Thomas. Pc nil lion singing, Miss Nellie Jones, Cwmaman. Glee, "The Sea hath its Pearls," Aberaman Institute Choir. Song. "The Avalanche," Mr. Glyn- dwr°'Thomas. Chorus, "Weary Pil- grims (Gate of Life), Aberaman institute Choir. Recitation, "Y Ffoadur," Madog Fychan. Song, "Springes Awakening," Madam Mills-Reynolds. Selection, the Aber- aman Original Band Quartette. Song, "Angus Macdonald," Miss A. M. Phillips. Penillion, Nellie Jones. Duett, "Carmena," Madam Mills- Reynolds and Miss Phillips. Song, "Nirvana," Mr. Mog Edwards. Glee, "Can Serch," by Professor T. J. Morgan (Pencerdd Cynon), Aber- aman Institute Choir. Mr. R. S. Howells conducted the Aberaman Band. Mr. W. J. Evans was the conductor of the Aberaman Institute Choir; accompanist, Miss Gladys Jones. Professor Howells, Aberdare, acted as accompanist for the even- ing. Mr. J. H. Powell, on behalf of the Committee and Gwynalaw, who unfortunately was unable to be present through weakness, proposed a vote of thanks to the Lady High Constable, the artistes and all who had assisted. Mrs. Kenshole and Mr. W. J. Evans responded. The secre- tary was Mr. Handel Harris.

Ceridwen Lloyd. Duetts by Messrs. John Jones and T. A. Wilson and Vivian and Penry Davies. Recita- tions *ere given by Mr. David Lloyd (Dewi Llwyd) and Gwilym Morgan. Euphonium solo by Mr. Robert Smith. The choir, led by Mr Evan Jones, A.V.C.M., sang the test pieces at Forth and Iiesolveii Listeddfodau. The accompanist was Ala dam A. M. Lloyd, A.L.C.M. i WEDDING BELLS. A very pretty wedding was solemnised on Whit-Monday morning at the Mer- thvr Register Office. The contracting narties were Miss Nellie Chamber- lain, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William B. Chamberlain, 3o Milton Street, and Private Charles Albert Parry, of the Welsh Guards, second son of Mr. and Mrs. James Parry, of Hereford. The bride, who was charmingly attired in a fawn i costume with hat to match, was given away by her father. Miss A. Parry, sister of bridegroom, and Miss Gwennie Chamberlain, sister of bride, were bridesmaids. Mr. Albert Edwards, cousin of bride, acted as best man. At the bride's parents' home a sumptuous breakfast was partaken of. In addition to the above the following were present: — Mother of bride, Miss Florrie Parry, sister of bridegroom; Mrs. J. H. Ed- wards, Mr. and Mrs. John Jones, Mrs. Edith Jones, uncle and aunts of bride; Charlie and Frank Ed- wards, cousins. The bridegroom is now home on leave from Seaford, Sussex, where he has been recuper- ating from wounds sustained in France. He returns to rejoin his unit on Friday next. CYNHALIWYD cyfarfodydd chwarterol Ysgol Sul Seion (B.) y Sul diweddaf. Llywyddwyd y prydnawn <>an Mr. Anthony Davies, a gwas- anaethwvd wrth yr organ gan Mr. Gomer Thomas. Cafwyd adroddiad- au "an Nellie Evans, Gilbert Davies, Doifald Hughes, Vesta Edwards, Penry Evans, William John James Hughes, Reginald Evans, Nancy Thomas, Dewi Jenkins, David Gwynne Evans, Maggie Ann Lewis,, Stanley Williams, Evan Thomas Evans, Ceinwen Matthews, Daisy .Tames, Trevor Jenkins. Megan Thomas, Millie Lloyd Hughes and Thomas Penry Evans. Canwyd lnawdau gan Bessie Rees, Dilys Uoyd, Gwladvs Bowden, A. M. Rosser a WiWiam John Hayward. Yn yr hwyr Hywyddwyd gan Mr. Grmer Thomas. Mr. Clifford Thomas oedd wrth yr organ. Caed unawdall gan Evan D. Harris ac Iris Maud Davies. Adroddiadau gan Bronwen Lewis, Phyllis Lloyd, Blodwen Gower, Annie Jenkins, Bessie Wil- i liams, Stanley Thomas, May James, Lydia Rees, Rachel Ann Evans a Tabitha Lewis. Deuawd gan Dinah A. Williams a Ceinwen Griffiths. INQUEST. On Thursday, at the Public Hall, Mr. R. J. Rhys, coroner, conducted an inquiry into the circumstances leading to the death of Evan Jones, 1 Burns Street, who was killed the previous Tuesday at Fforchwen Colliery.—Mr. William Rees, H.M.I, of Mines, and Mr. llltyd Hopkins, sub-agent of the Miners' Federation, were present.— David Jones, father of deceased, gave evidence of identification. His son was 20 years of age. He had been a collier since he was thirteen.-D. Benjamin Evans stated he worked with deceased. At about eleven o'clock he was five or six yards away from deceased who was working the back-slips of coal. The unfortunate man was in a stooping position, when the roof let go quite suddenly, and a huge trough-shaped stone covered the deceased. It took twenty minutes to extricate him, when it was found he was quite dead. There was a sufficient supply of timber close by. No timber could be erected before the butt end of the coal was -worked. The stone broke down crop with the ,coal.-A. Whitcombe, who worked in the next stall, helped to get the stone off. He corroborated the former witness. He took no notice of the cavity in the roof as he was busy extricating deceased.— David Jones, fireman, stated that he visited the deceased's place about 9.30 a.m., when he found everything satisfactory. Deceased had worked in his district for 18 months, and he had always found him a careful workman. The roof, a cliff, was in- dined to De clayey, and the slant was entirely out of sight, a piece of very deceiving roof.—William Jones, VM.R, manager, explained the plan of workings.-The jury returned a ver- diet of "Accidental death." INTERMENT. The funeral of the late Mr. Evan Jones, 1 Burns Street, whose death through accident was reported in our last issue, took place on Saturday. Soar (C.M.) Choir, conducted by Mr. John Davies, sang en route to the Ceme- terv. The Rev. W. D. Morris officiated. The chief mourners were: First coach, Mrs. Jones, mother; Misses Maggie Jane Jones, Annie Mary Jones, and Katie Jones, i sisters; Mrs. Catherine Davies, Mrs. Elizabeth Felix. Pontypridd, and Mrs. Mary Jones, aunts; 2nd -=- coach, Mrs. Stephen Jones, aunt; Philip Teifi Jones, brother; Mrs." Edwards, aunt; Mrs. Morris, cousin; Mrs. Daniel, Mrs. Jenkins, Poutyberem, aunts; Winnie May Davies, Mrs. Polkinghorne, cousins; 3rd coach, Miss Nellie Jones, cousin; Mrs. Margaret Thomas, Ynysybwl; Mrs. T. U. Evans, Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas and Mrs. Eliza- beth Edwards, aunts; 4th coach, Mrs. Pitt, Mrs. Annie Jones, cousins; Mrs. Ann Jones, Mardy, aunt; Mrs. Elizabeth Lloyd, and Mrs. T. I. Griffiths, friends; 5th coach, Mrs. Phillips, Pontypridd; Miss Lily Elias, friend; Mrs. M. Wilson, Mrs. John George, and Mrs. Gwladys McCue, neighbours. Follow- ing the hearse were: Messrs. David Jones, father; Willie Jones, brother; David Jones, Stephen Jones and David Davies, uncles; Evan Jones-, D. Rees Jones, Thomas John Jones, Evan Jones Felix, Pontypridd; W. T. Jones, Blaen- garw; C. M. Polmeer, Ponty- cymmer, cousins; William Jones and Thomas Jenkins, Pontyberem, uncles; Sidney Jones and Willie Jenkins, cousins; Evan Edwards, William Edwards, David Edwards, Rees Edwards, Tom Jones, Evan Jones, Isaac Jones, John Edwards, uncles, Treorchy; David James Jones and Richard Edwards Tre- orchy; T. J. Davies, W. D. Edwards, John R. Edwards, D. Daniel, D. O. Edwards, cousins, and David Thomas, uncle. Bearers: Messrs. Stephen Davies, Evan Steadman Griffiths, Taliesin James, David Thomas, Johnny Thomas, and Tom Williams. Wreaths were received from: -(1) Brothers and sisters; (2) Cousins D. Emlyn and E. Jones- Felix; (3) Cousins Winnie May and David Teifi; (4) Aunt Emily and Cousin Bertha; (5) two wreaths from his Pals; (6) his Girl Friends; (7) Cousin Bess Morris; (8) Soar C.M. Sunday School Class; (9) Mrs. Jane Evans and Miss Emily Evans; (10) Co-op. Employes; (11) Mesdames Thomas and Barson and families; (12) Neighbours; (13) Miss Lily Elias; C14) Miss Sarah Lake; (15) spray, Mr. Joseph Griffiths.