The Aberdare Leader

ABERDARE CINEMA. Next Week: "The Upheaval." Another great sensation at the Cinema has been engaged by Clarke's the Man. Everyone who loves pic- tures has heard of the great Lionel Rarrymore, the wonderful actor of the Metro Company. "The Up- heaval," in which he features the principal part, will be screened next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and will undoubtedly excite an im- mense crowd. This real wonder- play in 4 parts will appeal to Clarke's the Man's patrons in no Uncertain style. Mr. Clarke is also greening No. 4 of "With the Eight- ing Forces of Europe," in, which is shown our gallant lads ready and billing and eager for the fray. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday of next week "The Pretenders," a beau- tiful photo-play, will be. produced. The winsome Emmy Wehlen features the principal part in this perfect Production. It is a picture of ex- quisite delight in the highest degree, and will certainly not fail to please the most exacting taste. Another great star film is "The Romany Rye," a picturized version of one of Geo. R. Sims' most popular plays. It took the whole country by storm when produced, and really the picture is a greater thing than the play. The romance of the Romany ever dear to the popular mincT is brought out in delicious detail. On Saturday the children's matinee will he continued.

SPORTS AT ABERDARE. Sports were held at the Ynys! Meadow, Aberdare, on Whit-Monday and Tuesday. Results :— 80 Yards Boys' Iltaoe.-I, K. Roberts, Merthyr; 2, H. Gibson, Cilfach; 3, T. Jenkins, Mountain Ash. 80 Yards Novice Handicap. — 1, Stan. Middle, Tonypandy, 15Jyds.; 2, J. Thomas, Williamstown, 14fyds D. Evans, Tonypandy, l3|vds. T Half Mile Open Cycle.-1, E. Rees, Neath. 75vds.; 2,'H. Steel, Resol- i Ten. 75yds.; 3, A. Linton, Aber- 75yds. 80 Yards Open Handicap.—1, T. Evans, Dowlais, 12-liyds.; 2, Stan. j Middle. 13|yds.; 3, S. M. John, Ferndale, 12 £ yds. One Mile Cycle.-I, E. Rees, Neath. 140 yds., 2, A. Linton, Aber- aman, 150vds.; 3, A. Evans, Aber- aman, 160yds. 220 Yards Open.-1, J. Thomas, Williamstown, 39yds. 2, T. Evans, Dowlais,' 41yds.; 3, Alec Taylor, Aberdare, 36yds. Two Miles Walking Handicap.-1, T. Griffin, Troedyrhiw, 375yds.; 2, Arthur Davies, Caerphilly, 115yds.; 3, H. Hedditch, Porth, 150yds. 100 Yards Boys' Race. — 1, D. Davies, Merthyr; 2, T. Roberts, I Ebbw Vale; 3, Gordon Stephens, Pontvpool. 100 Yards Novice Handicap.—1, W. Powell, Cwm, 21Jyds.; 2, T. Jones, Aberaman, 19yds. 3, M. I Davies, -Merthyr, 22yds. Three-quarter Mile Cycle.—1, H. Steele. Resolven, 105yds.; 2, A. Evans, Aberaman, 115yds.; 3, A. Linton, Aberaman, 105yds. 100 Yards Open Handicap.—1, A. Taylor, Aberdare, lofyds.; 2, W. 4, Winstone, Pontlottyn, IS::I,yds. 3, M. Heed, Pontvpool, lStyds. One and a Quarter Mile Cycle Race.—1, H. Steele, Resolven, 180 yds.; 2, A. Linton, Aberaman, 18U yds. 3. R. Jones, Mountain Ash, *170yds. 300 Yards Open Foot Handicap.— 1, A. Taylor, Aberdare, 42yds.; 2, j C. Young, Aberaman, 53yds. 3, H. Woodward, Troedyrhiw, 43yds.

HIRWAIN. JAY'S furniture is worth placing in your best rooms. A. J. PADDOCK wishes to an- nounce that he has a branch shop in Cross Street with a fine selection of Baths, Lavatories, Gasfittings, and all Sanitary Goods, and where all orders for repairs, etc., may be sent. SCHOOLS APPOINTMENT.—The Hirwain Joint School Committee met on Wednesday week to appoint a successor to the late Mr. Emrys Jones, headmaster of Hirwain Schools. Mr. Fred Morgan, a teach- er on the staff of the same school, received the appointment. ANNIVERSARY. Bethel Welsh C.M. Church held their anniversary service? on Sunday and Monday. The special preachers were the Revs. P. Hughes Griffiths, Jewin Chapel, London, and W. Wynne Davies, Rhos. THE SINGING festival of the Welsh Congregational Churches of Hirwain, Rhigos, and Penderyn took place at Hirwain on Tuesday, Alder- man .Toim Phillips, Aberavon, con- ducting^ The presidents were Councillor D. J. Davies, the Rev. Wern Williams, and Councillor John Harris. The anthem, "Torwyd y Tant (E. T. Davies) was sung in memory of the late Rev. Derfel Roberts and Mr. Emrys Jones.

MOUNTAIN ASH. JAY'S furniture is worth placing in vour best rooms. ASTERS, stocks, lobelia, celery. Allen, Ffrwd Crescent. ONLY THE BEST patterns and Trade Union labour put in Ted Mac's suits.. OFFICER HOME. — Captain Dr. Llewelyn Williams is now at home on short leave. He returns to duty on Tuesday next. PARISH CHURCH. There were celebrations of Holy Com- munion in St. Margaret's Church last Sunday at 7.0, 8.30, and 11. Morning prayer was said at 10.15. Evensong was conducted by the Vicar. CORPORAL KILLED. Corporal Trew Haydn, of the Devonshires, has been killed in action. His parents reside at Tylorstown. Prior to enlistment he was an assistant to Messrs. Boots, Chemists, Mountain Ash. TEACHER AND SOLDIER.—Cor- poral Evan Rosser, son of Mr. Tom Rosser (checkweigher), has now completely recovered from a bout of pleurisv contracted in the trenches. He is home on leave for a few days. Mr. Rosser was a teacher under the Mountain Ash Education Authority. SOLDIER SERGEANT. The members of the Constitutional Club honoured Sergeant Leonard Neathey, Yorks and Lanes, last Friday even- ing. Mr. Charles II. Boulton, vice- chairman of the club, handed the gallant sergeant a beautiful cigar- ette case, and said how proud they all were of what he had done, and congratulated him on his well-won promotion. Sergeant Neathey suit- ably responded, and the company cheered him to the echo. That little coterie of enthusiasts and patriots, Arnold Streets—also honoured Sergt. Neathey by presentng him with a purse of monev. THE PALACE.—Mr. Bert Rich- ards has scored heavily with his grand programme of pictures, this week. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week he is screening another famous William Fox production, entitled, "Should a mother tell;" It is a startling film replete with many thrilling situa- tions. That beautiful actress, Bettv Nansen, from the Royal Danish i Theatre, features the principal part with Mr. Stuart Holmes. n WEDDING.—A very pretty -wed- j ding was celebrated at St. Margar-; et's Church on Monday morning, the Vicar officiating. The bridal pair were Mr. David 'Wm. Davies, 91 Toncoch Terrace.. Cefnpennar, son of Mr. Charles Davies, and Miss Rose Coopey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Coopey, 23 Richmond Road, Mountain Ash. The bride was pret- tily attired and was given away by her brother, Air. Ernest Coopey. Miss Sarah Davies, sister of the bridegroom, was the bridesmaid. WE DON'T SELL BOOTS, but everything else that a man wears. Ted Mac, the outfitter. NEWTOWN P.M. The Sabbath School anniversary of the above was held last Sunday and Monday. The presidents for the day were: — Morning, Mr. W. G. Kingdom; afternoon, Mr. J. W. Shore; even- ing, Mr. Tom Netherway. A flower service, entitled "Spring Flowers, was given in the afternoon by the children, conducted by Mr. Llew Newman. Organist, Mr. J. Ruch. Recitations were given by Amy King- dom, Gwen Evans, George Perrott, Dolly Hyde, Ida Collins, Idris Hayes, Lily Faulkner, Selena Beeekam, M. M. Huntly, Annie Collins, Lily Parry, Winnie Christopher, May Allen, D. Dudden, E. Dudden, Edith Williams. Lizzie Kingdom, Dolly Beecham, Iris Davies. Solos, by Edith Williams, M. E. Kingdom, E. Dudden, Winnie Christopher, Lily Parry and Dinah Dudden. Duets by Lily Dudden and M. E. Kingdom, also Roy Newman and Gwen Evans. The children were taken to Lletty Turner Field on Whit-Monday. THE INTERMENT of the re- mains of Mrs. Mary Ellery, wife of Mr. Joe Ellery, Ffynon-y-Gog Farm, Cefnpennar, took place in Mgesyr- arian Cemetery on Saturday, Rev. Father H. Irvine officiating. De- ceased was 34 years of age, and suc- cumbed after a long and patiently borne illness. The mourners were: Husband and Messrs. Frank, Ed- ward and Jim Gordon, brothers; Wm. and Charles Ellerv and Siam Ellery, brothers-in-law; George 'Wil- lie Gordon, Percy and Thomas Ellery, nephews, and Mr. Bunn, cousin. Beautiful floral tributes were received from Daddy 'and Gor- don Mother, Jim and Lexie; Nan and Horace; Frank, Emily, George and Nellie; Mr and Mrs W. Ellery; Mr and Mrs Ellery; Dr. and Mrs. Forbes; Mrs Jones and Mrs Morris; Mr and Mrs Bebb; Liz, Flo and Em; Mr and Mrs Thomas Evans; Steve and Alices Mr and Mrs Savin; Mr and Mrs Fluke; Mr and Mrs Scarle; Mr and Mrs Raison; Miss Raison; Mrs King, and Mr and MTs Teakle.

GRAND THEATRE, ABERAMAN. The Whitsun holiday bill of the "Gra'lCI" attracted crowded houses the first three nights. The applause of the audiences was an expression of general satisfaction. The three talented artistes, Les Trois Cloches, top the bill. In their great musical act, entitled "The Home of Har- mony," the audience is completely captivated. The rendering of "The Rosai-v is most effective and real. Several other brilliant vocal and instrumental items are given by them. Edna Lome, the deep-toned contralto, in vocal and musical scena, is given a capital reception, especially in her song, "Soldiers, Beware." Rolando Martin, the comedian, patterer and dancer. who creates roars of laughter, is well received. The Two Odols, gymnasts and dental wonders, con- tribute some clever items. The twelve-year-old cornet soloist, Jesse R. Manley, Aberdare, is a turn that lovers of instrumental music highly appreciate. "The Unwelcome Wife,, is an excellent picture screened in five parts. Mr.. Albert A. Phillips' orchestra plays splendid music.— Next week the Flintoff Moore's Grand Opera Company will present a series of operas. See advertise- ment in another column. —

"Tommy," cautioned his father, "be sure to come in at four this afternoon to get your bath before you go out to the Jones's to supper." "But, mother," protested the lad, "I don't need a bath for that. They said it was to be most informal. = EAT # I LESS I BREAD. ■■ •* WASTE NOT, WANT NOT. j DON'T BURN or DESTROY your U WASTE PAPER, but get The CAMBRIAN WASTE PAPER Co. to send a man to remove it. By doing so you are helping to beat the Huns and keep your Local Newspapers up to the present size. A Postcard will suffice. Address: Cambrian Waste Paper Co., 11 Bute Street, Aberdare. WANTED. I" ODGINGS wanted, in or near _J Seymour Street, by an elderly man. No children.—Apply XY, Leader Office.

Pte. Sydney Johnson, Penrhiwcei- ber, whose death in action'was re- ported la it week.

RK E OM ATISM-KI DNEY TROUBLE. Rheumatism is due to uric acid crystals in the joints and muscles, thfe result of excessive uric acid in the sys- tem that the kidneys failed to remove as nature intended, and this acid is also the cause of backache, lumbago, sciatica, gout, urinary trouble, stone, gravel, dropsy. The success of Estora Tablets, a specific based on modern medical science, for the treatment of rheumatism and other forms of kidney trouble, is due to the fact that they restore the kidneys to healthy action and thereby remove the cause of the trouble, and have cured numberless cases after the failure of other remedies, which accounts for them superseding out-of-date medicines that are sold at a price beyond all but the wealthy. Women frequently suiter from ills, aches and pains, under the impression that they are victims of ailments common to their sex, but more often than not it is due to the kidneys, and in such cases Eetora Tablets will set them right! The test is at least worth making, as woman's happiness and suc- cess in life depends entirely on her health. Estora Tablets, an honest remedy at an honest price, Is. 3d. per box of 40 tablets, or 6 for 6s. 9d. All chemists or postage free from Estora Co., 132 Charing Cross Road, London, W.C. Aberdare Agents: Boots Cash Chemists.

An Irishman went out on a lark. He didn't get home until three o'clock in the morning, and was barely in the house before a nurse rushed up and showed him triplets. The Irishman looked up at the clock which said three, then at three of a kind in the nurse's arms, and said: "Oi'm not superstitions, but thank Hivens thot oi didn't come home at twilve!" An Irishman got in a tram car the other day with a pipe in his mouth and the conductor said: "Don't you see that sign up there, 'No smoking al- lowed'?" He said: "Whv don't you put out the lamps then?" Then the con- ductor says: "But you've got your pipe in your mouth."—"Yes, and I've got my feet in my boots, but that's no sign I'm walking." "My, oh my! Phwere did you get thet black eye, Pat?" "Oh, 'twas wan o' thim anarachisths thot had some wurds wid me and Clancy." "O! the murder- in', black-hearted dirthy" 'Sh, darlint, don't shpake hard a the dead." Judge (to Irish countryman): Why did you assault and throw this man «n the floor when he was serving yowr meal? Irishman: Well, your honour, you see me boy Moike was on here befoore an' whin Oi left home he says, "Don't yez forget to tip the waiter." "Never fear, Pat, you'll have an up- right Judge to try ye." The divil aa upright Judge do I want, but one that'll lane a little."

ABERCYNON. YOU will be pleased after calling at JAY S. ON FURLOUGH. Mr. Henry Jones, 1 New Street, came home on furlough over the holidays from Devonport. He is with the Sick Berth Reserves in a naval hospital. WOUNDED IN SALONICA. Private William Henry Evans, 10 Salisbury Road, who is fighting in Salonica with the Devonshire Light Infantry Regiment, has been wounded. AMBULANCE CAE. At the Lesser Hall on Sunday the work- men of the local colliery discussed the advisability of continuing the levy for the purpose of purchasing a car for ambulance duties at the colliery. Sergeant H. Evans oc- cupied the chair, and said that al- ready the levy had been paid at the colliery for 16 weeks, and that with a little further effort they would subscribe sufficient for the upkeep of the car for a good time. Others who spoke were: Messrs. C. Maddox, Charles Gregory, and Thomas Brixey. After some dis- cussion it was decided to continue the levy for another two weeks. AMBULANCE COMPETITION.— The Abercynon Ambulance teams took part in the fifth annual first- class ambulance competition (Dow- lais, Cyfarthfa, and Abercynon Collieries), for the challenge cup and prizes, presented by Messrs. Guest, Keen and Nettlefolds, at the Dow- lais Central Schools on Whit-Tues- day. The Abercynon first team took the fourth prize in the com- petition. and included the follow- ing:—Messrs. Henry Thomas, Walter Jackson, Charles Gregory, Wm. Griffiths, and Gwilym Griffiths. The Abercynon Second Team, in- cluding- Messrs. David Davies, Stanley Lloyd, Clifford Crowle, D. Maldwyn Brown, and W. C. Gregory took third prize in the second class competition. The teams were under the charge of Superintendent (Sergt.) H. Evans, Abercynon. EMPIRE DAY. At the Navi- gation Boys' School on Thursday. the Rev. R. H. Pritchard (Carmel) occupied the chair. Also present: Mr. D. Crnon Evans, headmaster; Councillor T. W. Jones, Inspector J. Tove, Mrs. W. G. Williams, and Mr. James. Mr. Ernest Battram conducted the singing, and the ac- companists were Mr. Williams and Miss Evans. The staging of the children was done by Messrs. Row- land S. Hughes, W. Wyndham, and Mrs. Lewis. Recitations were given by B. Field and C. James. Song and chorus by B. Williams and scholars. Recitations, Tom Jones and G. Brixey. Song, B. Williams. Recitations, R. James and H. Sel- wyn Price. Poem, "Empire Day," Five Boys of Standard III. Song, "Homeland," Ml-. D. Cyr.on Evans. Recitations, B. Svgarman and Hugh Thomas. Address, "Empire Day," Spencer Jones. Chorus (in character), "A Message to the Empire." Re- citation, Stanley Moigan. Several choruses were given. A vote of thanks to the chairman was pro- posed by Mr. D. Cvnon Evans, seconded by Councillor T. W. Jones. A vote of thanks to the staff and children was proposed by Inspector .r. Tove, seconded by Mr. James. THE SINGING FESTIVAL of the Lower District of the Aberdare Welsh C.3I. Churches was held 011 Whit-Tuesday at Tabernacle. Mr. T. Hopkin Evans, Mus.Bac., Neath, was the conductor. The churches represented were:. Abercynon, Ynys- ,boeth, Llanwonno, • Ynysybwl, Noddfa (Mountain Ash), Bethlehem (Mountain Ash), and Miskin. The accompanists were Mr. D. Erasmus, L.I.S.M., and Miss Webber, Mountain Ash. The Rev. R. Gwm- ryn Jones, Moriah, presided in the morning, and the Rev. W. Gregory opened in prayer. In the afternoon the Rev. G. H. Jones, B.A., Noddfa, presided, and the Rev. David Jones, Penrhiwceiber, opened in prayer. Mr. Hopkin Evans' tune, "Gprof," and the anthejn, "Bydd melus gofio y Cyfamod," were excellently ren- dered. The evening meeting was held at Bethania (Cong.), which was crowded. Mr. Hopkin Evans' anthem, "Gwywa y Gwelltyn," and the anthem, "Torwyd y Tant" (E. T. Davies) were rendered very effectively. The tune, "Er Cof (J. E. Jones, Abercynon), was sung in commemoration of fallen heroes and members of the Gymanfa who had died during the year. The Rev. J. R. Evans, B.A., B.D., Mountain Ash, was the chairman in the evening. The secretary was Mr. William Davies. Mr. D. J. Price was the conductor of the rehearsals. The stewards were Messrs. Will Wil- liams, David Davies, John Davies, and Peter Williams. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Howells, Misses M. J. Thomas, C. M. Jones, Mary Davies and Jennie Howells, Mrs. P. Williams, Mrs. Hughes, lrs. Williams, Mrs. E. Jones, Mrs. W. D. Jones, Miss James, Mrs. W. Williams, Miss Jones, Mrs. D. Wil- liams, Miss Maudie Jones, Mrs. G. Jones, Mrs. Rees Evans, Miss Lloyd, Mrs. D. J. Evans, Mrs. W. Williams, Fife Street; Miss Janet Williams, Miss Myfanwy Hum- phreys. Cutters and other workers, Mrs. Hugh Jones, Mrs. D. A. Thomas, Mrs. Evan Davies. Miss Lewis, Mrs. William Evans, Messrs. Tom Prosser, Griff Owen, Evan Pugh, Evan Davies, Hugh Pugh, Rees Evans, W. Williams, W. Hughes, Pierce Williams, David John Evans, William Fenwick, J.P., Daniel Fenwick, and William Evans.