The Aberdare Leader

MUSICAL TREAT. On Monday next, June 4th, a grand concert will be given by the Blind Musicians at the Market Hail, Iberdare, in aid of the soldiers and bailors blinded in the war. Each ot the artistes is a musician ot re- nown. Apart from the charitable object of the concert, a rich musical programme is assured, y0?1 °/^ sight of those who lost their sight for you. (

EBENEZER, TRECYNON. Cynhaliwyd Eisteddfod yn Festri Ebenezer nos Fercher o dan nawdd yr Ysgol Sul. Cadeirydd, y Parch. J. Grawys Jones. Beirniaid: Ad- roddiadau, Mr. Gwilym Rees; canu, Mr. Joseph J. Phillips, A.C.; cyn- llun wersi, Parch. J. Grawys Jones a Mr. Aubrey Roberts, M.A. Trysor- vdd, Mr. D. Jones; ysgrifenydd, Miss M. Jones. Dyfarniadau:— Adrodd i blant dan 5, M. M. Tre- harne ac A. Williams, yn gyfartal. Adrodd i blant dan 7, Katie James. Adrodd i blant dan 12, Trevor Thomas. Adrodd i rai dros 16, David Jones. Llythyr, Nancy Powell. Cyn- llun wersi, Mr." W. J. Powell (tair gwobr). Canu, dan saith, M. M. Tre- harne. Canu, 7-12, Winnie Jones. Unawd alto, Waldo Thomas. Unawd soprano, Mrs. Mary Thomas. TJn- awd contralto,' Mrs. M. Jones. TJn- awd tenor, Mr. James Jones. Un- awd bass, Willie Thomas. Unawd dros 45 oed, 1, James Jones; 2, Ed- ward Watts. Wythawd, Parti Lewis Williams.

MUSICAL. Professor T. J. Morgan, Cwm- baeh, Aberdare, conducted a very successful C.M. singing festival at Llanilar, near Aberystwyth, on Friday, May 25th.

HACCAR'S, ABERDARE. Next Week: Sons of Our Empire." Mr. Haggar is completing the holiday week with an all-star pro- gramme. The first attraction for this day, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, is Honore De Balzac's "Magic Skin," a beautiful photo- drama of unequalled excellence. It has already delighted thousands of spectators. The 18th*episode of that marvellous serial, "Liberty," will also be shown, together with one of those inimitable Keystone Koine- dies, The Moonshiners." On Mon- day, Tuesday and Wednesday, next week, the famous Official War Pic- ture, Sons of Our Empire," will be continued in the 7th and 8th parts. There is shown the prepar- ations for the Great Offensive and the fire from the massed guns ever increasing with terrific violence. Another sight of the Tanks is afford- ed us as they gradually work their way into the battle. Next we see the activity of our anti-aircraft guns driving the Hun planes back to their own lines. We get a sight of the Indian Lancers eagerly awaiting the, order to advance, and then we see a I terrific fire on the German front line to protect our advancing infantry. One sees a Tank crunching its way over the shell holes of No man's land." spitting flame and smoke and I carrying death wherever it picks its wnv. The bold Canadians then sweep forward and capture Com-1 eelette, and the Germans surrender wholesale. "The Laughing Mask" I is continued in its 14th part, and a [ Keystone Komedy, entitled, "Love's; Comet," is also shown.

The War. Torpedo Victim. Pte. Sidney Gardiner, 3rd Welsh Hegt., was' drowned on May 4th. He was on board the Transylvania bound for; Egypt when she was torpedoed in the Mediterranean Sea. His father, Mr H. Gardiner, 26 Wellington Street, liobertstown, was officially informed by the War Office last Friday. Pte. Gardiner had 22 relatives serying the colours, and Sidney was the sixth to fall. He attended St. John's Church Robertstown. Pte. Gardiner was home on furlough two months ago, recovering from trench fever. From a Ceiber Lad.—Driver F. J. Screen; R.F.A., B. Battery, 121 Bri- gade, who is now in France, writes to our Penrhiwceiber correspondent to say that the Penrhiwceiber lads who are now engaged in the terrible game of war were delighted to read in the Leader the account of the re- cent charity football match on tho Llettv Turner field. The writer wishes he were present, and hopes that the time will soon come when they may be able to resume their favourite pastime on the playfields at home. Driver Screen expresses his keen regret at the death of Corpl. J. H. Jones, and sympathy with his sorrowing widow and child. Driver Screen's home address is 78 Glanlay Street, Penrhiwceiber. Private John Davies, of the King's Shropshire Light Infantry, Grenade Section, fell in action on April 25th, somewhere in France His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Davies, Bethesda, North Wales, re- ceived official intimation of his death at the beginning of this month. Private Davies prior to enlistment resided with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Williams, 9 Ffrwd Street, Godreaman, and came to the district about six years ago. He joined the colours in September, 1914. He had seen. two years' ser- vice in France, and went through some of the severest battles. He was awarded a certificate for bravery on the battlefield in France. He was 20 years of age, and was a faithful member of Hebron C.M. Church. He was formerly em- ployed at the Cwmneol P.D. Colliery

LIEUT. W. D. KENSHOLE. The London Gazette announces that 2nd Lieut. W. D. Kenshole, of Tanglewood, Llwydcoed, has been promoted from 2nd to 1st Lieut., with precedence as from June, 1916. Lieut. Kenshole when at College. oc- casionally contributed some interest- ing articles to this paper. The day after the declaration of war in August, 1914, he relinquished his studies and came down from London to join the Glamorgan R.H. Artil- lery. Having his efficiency papers from the Officers' Training Corps at Brighton College, where he was edu- cated, he at once got his commission and settled down to hard work. After being with his Brigade for some time, he went into the Flying and Signalling Corps for some 6 months; then he took Equitation, i.e., the handling of horses and teaching riding, after which he took a course of cable-laying and fieid-telephony, and finally a course of big gun instruction. He was sent to Egypt and thence to Salonica, where, we have no doubt, he is do- ing his work (which we understand is highly dangerous) thoroughly; and it is gratifying to see that, by his promotion, his services are re- cognized. The young Lieut. is only in his 21st year. We hope for him a safe and brilliant career. He is the son of Mr. W. Kenshole, solici- tor, and Mrs. Kenshole. Private George S. Jones, S.W.B., who has been in France for over 15 months. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Jones, 28 John Street, Abercwmboi. Sergt. Edward Gray, the Aber- aman M.M. Ynysybwl Man a Prisoner of War. Private Owen Evans, third son of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Evans, 22 Thompson Villas, Ynysybwl, has been taken prisoner by the Turks. Private Evans joined early in 1915, and was drafted out to Mesopotamia in June, 1916. He has belonged to the 8th Welsh (Pioneers), and has taken part in all the big fighting during our recent advances to Bag- dad. In civil life he was a miner at the Lady Windsor Colliery, and was a prominent footballer, playing forward for Pontypridd. He has two brothers also on active service, Corporal Jack Evans, of the Irish Guards, and Private James Evans, of the 1st 5th Welsh Regiment. Ap- pended is the letter received by his parents from his officeR: _uI regret to have to report that your son, Private Owen Evans, has been taken prisoner by the Turks. He was one of an escort of a corporal and three men, told off to go up the river in a motor-boat, commanded by Captain Armstrong, R.N.R., to buoy the river. They had done their work, and were returning to our oamp when the engines broke down, and the boat drifted over to the far bank of the river where the Turks were, and who immediately opened fire, killing the two mechanics, who were driving the motor, and wounding the captain and also the interpreter. who jumped overboard and swam across to this side, When I inter- viewed the interpreter on his return here he told me that he saw the cor- poral and three men being marched off by the Turks, so I hope that your son was not wounded. However, we have always found the Twrks treat our prisoners well-far better than the brutal Germans, and I trust your son will return safe and sound after this awful war is finished.- Yours truly, R. D. Tliurson, Lieut.- CoK, 8th Welsh (Pioneers), Bagdad."

OLD ABERDARIAN PASSES AWAY. Last Saturday, at his residence, No. 18 Cpllege Street, Aberdare, Mi- Daniel Thomas David passed away in his 76th year. Until 10 years ago he I lived in Blaennantygroes Farm, Cwmbach, where he was born, and which farm has been occupied by the David family for 400 years. During the 60's and 70's Mr David spent a number of years in Australia, being attracted there by the gold mines which were then beginning to be de- veloped. He came back to Blaen- nantygroes Farm about 1874. His illness was very brief; he was out in his usual health 10 days before his death, and was confined to his bed only 4 days. He leaves a widow and four sons, one of whom is in the N avv and another in the Army. The other two are Mr. Daniel David, ¡ Town Council Schools, and Mr. Tom David, who is in the mechanical de- partment, G.W.R.

ABERAMAN. YOU will be pleased after calling at JAY'S. SACRED CONCERT. At the Grand Theatre on Whit-Sunday evening a sacred concert was held in aid of Mr. Thomas Williams, Uooseberry Hill. Nl r. J. Jones, Aberdare, presided. The accom- puiust was Miss Gwladys Jones, L.L.C.M. Programme: Selection by the Aberaman Original Band (R. S. Howells). Song, "Save me, 0 God," Miss Gwladys Morgan, Dowlais. Song, "Cartref," Mr. John Wil- liams, Mountain Ash. Song, "Friend," Miss Maggie Davies, Yn- yshir. Song, "Galwad y Tywysog," Mr. Mog Edwards, Mountain Ash. Duett, "In the Springtime, Misses Gwladys Morgan and Maggie Davies. Pianoforte solo, Master Stanley Falder, Cwmaman. Song, "Until Ever," Mr. John Williams. Song, "A Summer Night," Miss Gwladys Morgan. Duett, "Soldiers and Com- rades," Messrs. Mog Edwards and John. Williams. Song, "There's a La nd," Miss Maggie Davies. Song, "Sound an Alarm," Mr. Mog Edwards. Quartette, "Good Even- ing," the Artistes. The secretary was Mr. John James Powell. MILITARY WEDDING. The wedding of Nurse Annie Rees, daughter of Councillor William Rees, J.P., and Mrs. Rees, Frondeg, and Lance-Corporal T. D. Griffiths, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Griffiths, Pembroke House, Treorchy, was solemnised at Bethania, Aberdare, on Whit-Monday. The Rev. J. Lewis, Hebron, officiated. Mr. Beddoe Stephens played appropriate music on the organ. The bride- groom, who is stationed at Mansfield, Nottingham, and attached to the Machine Gun Corps, arrived by taxi, accompanied by his father and mother, and Mr. David Rees, the best man. The bride was given away by her father, and was attended by her cousin, Miss Edith May Beynon as bridesmaid. The bride was attired in a dress of navy silk, embroidered in old gold, with hat to match. She carried a bouquet of lilies, the gift of the bridegroom. The bridesmaid was prettily dressed in white silk, with hat to match, and carried a lovely spray, the gift of the bridegroom. Others present were: Mr. Morgan Rees, brother of the bride; Mrs. David Rees, sister of the bridegroom; Miss M. Rees, Merthyr; Miss E. M. James, Cynon Street; Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Harding, New Tredegar; Nurse Evans, Aber- dare. Breakfast was partaken of at Frondeg.* The honeymoon is being spent at the Mumbles. Numerous presents and messages of congratula- tion were received. SARON. On Sunday last ser- vices of song* were held at Saron. In the morning the Rev. H. P. Jenkins presided. Ceinwen Lewis recited. Mr. J. H. Powell followed in prayer. Recitations, Eluned Phillips, Megan Davies, Melvyn Phillips, Brynmor Evans and Willie Jacobs. Songs, M. Lewis and Lizzie H. Jacobs. Duett, L. Price and A. Lewis. Mr. Tom Evans catechised the children. The children, con- ducted by Mr. Handel Harris, gave several choruses. In the afternoon j the Rev. H. P. Jenkins presided. Mr. Edward Jones commenced the meeting. Pianoforte solo, Gwilym Jenkins. Solo, Miriam Lewis. Re- citation, David Roberts. Solo, Howell Thomas. Quartette, Misses I M. H. Lewis,. L. A. James, Messrs. D. J. Mitchelmore and W. T. Wil- liams. Solos, D. J. Mitchelmore and W. T. Williams. The choir, conducted by Mr. J. D. Harris, sang. The evening meeting was com- menced by Mrs. H. P. Jenkins. Solos. Miss Mary Phillips and Mr. W. T. Williams. Recitations, Miss Furfrou Thomas and Mr. D..J. Phillips. Solo. Miss Thomas, Aber- dnre. Quartette, Messrs. Handel Harris, H. A. Howells, Misses L. A. James and M.. H. Lewis. Recitation, Mr. Tom jughes. Solo, Mr. D. J. Mitchelmore. Duett, Messrs. D. J. Mitchelmore and W. T. Williams. In the anthem, "Mor hawddgar yw Dy Bebyll," the trio was taken by Jlessr. W. T. Williams, Handel Harris, and Miss L. A. James. Solo, Miss L. A. James.

CWMAMAN. ALL trams and buses lead you to JAY'S. RE-OPENING SERVICES. On Sunday last St. Joseph's Church was re-opened after undergoing al- terations and extensions. At 8, 10 and 11.15 a.m. Holy Communion was celebrated by the Vicar, the Rev. I J. Williams, M.A. At 3 p.m. Litany and sermon (Welsh), and at G p.m. Evensong and sermon, the officiating minister being the Vicar of Penygraig. On Whit-Monday at 3 p.m. Litany and sermon (Welsh), and at 6 Evensong and sermon, the Rector of Llanfabon officiating. On Whit-Tuesday the preacher was the Rural Dean, the order of services being identical with Monday's.

ABERCWMBOI. JAY'S furniture is worth placing in your best rooms.. N PHOTOGRAPHS taken any time. Enlargements in black and white, oils, and water colours. Best work, lowest prices.-4 Graig Crescent. MILITARY MEDAL. Private Robert Roberts, R.W.F., and a brother to Mr. W. Rowlands, of 3 Jenkin Street, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery on the field. This makes the second M.M. for Abercwmboi. MILITARY. Driver Joseph Arndeil, 3rd D.A.C., R.F.A., of 20 Park View Terrace, was on Satur- day last presented with a glow. watch at Mr. W. R. Griffiths' shop. I Driver Arndell, who has been in France for 16 months, was at one time a brakedriver plying between Aberaman and Aberdare. ACCIDENT. Whilst playing at the Aberdare Park on Whit-Mon- day, Johnny Davies, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Davies, John Street, fell off the Maypole and fractured his thigh. Members of the Aberdare Ambulance Brigade attended to him, and brought him home in a motor-car. •HEROES PRESENTED. A Welcome Home concert was held at the Lesser Hall on Tuesday. Mr. Hughes, Graig Avenue, presided. A glow wrist watch each was given to Driver G. Lockwood, A.S.C., and Private Albert R. Lock, R.W.F., both home from France. Songs were given by: Bella Jones, Gwladys Thomas, Annie M. Davies, C. Davies, Ethel Jones, Bryn Morton, Emrys Evans. Recitations, Gwladys Thomas, Bessie Roberts, Laura Cooper, Carrie Churchward, Edith May Jones, Alice Lock, Oswald Isaac. Mrs. Ben Evans and Mrs. Lockwood presented the watches on behalf of the Heroes' Fund.— Driver Lockwood's brother, Gunner J. T. Lockwood, has passed first class as signaller, and has been drafted to France.

ABERCYNON. DON'T delay, but call at JAY. ADDRESS. On Wednesday even- ink Mr. E. H. Battram, F.R.H.S., addressed a large meeting of Allot- ment Holders at the Workmen's Hall. Councillor T. W. Jones oc- cupied the chair. Mr. Battram spoke on "Patent Manure and how to use it." The address was greatly appreciated. A ,vote of thanks to the speaker was proposed by the chairman, seconded by Mr. Charles Gregory. CYMANFA GANU. — On Whit- Monday the annual singing festival of the Merthyr and Pontypridd Dis- trict Wesleyan Church was held at Carmel. The conductor was Mr. Tom Carrington (Pencerdd Gwyn- fry'n), Coedpoeth, and the accom- panists were Miss 01 wen Williams, Abercynon, and Mr. Plenydd Ed- wards, Bedlinog. The morning session was devoted to the children, and the Rev. R. A. Pritchard presided. The Rev. Evan Isaac pre- sided in the afternoon. In the even- ing Mr. Owen Jones, Merthyr Vale, was the chairman. The anthem, "Conewest Calfari," by the con- ductor, was splendidly rendered, and also the tunes, "Llanddowror" and "Moab." A CONCERT was held at Taber- nacle Chapel on Thursday, the pro- ceeds of which were devoted to the Soldiers' and Sailors' Fund of the Church. Mr. D. J. Price presided. The programme had been arranged by Mrs. W. T. Humphreys and Mrs. W. E. Thomas, and included: Re- citation, J. Rees Hughes. Solos, Mary Davies and Hylene May Price. Recitation, Jane Williams. Duett, Mrs. W. T. Humphreys and Miss Afrina Ebenezer. Dialogue, Mr. D. J. Price, D. Nesbert Price and H. Selwyn Price. Solos, Mr. John Edwin Jones and Mr. Edward Francis. Penillion singing, Mr. E. R. Edwards. Dialogue, Misses Mary, Maudie and Lizzie Jones. Solos, Miss A. Ebenezer and Mr. Tom Price. Duet, Misses Edward Francis and Mr. J. E. Jones. Solo, Mr. Henry Williams. Chorus by Mr. J. E. Jones' party. A made to Private Robert Ellis Jones, who has been discharged from the Army. having had both legs amputa- ted. Mrs. D. Brown presented Private Jones with a beautiful walk- ing stick on behalf of the Taber- nacle Ladies' War Guild, and he briefly responded. Thanks to the chairman and artistes was proposed bv Mr. Willinm Evans, seconded by Mr. Edward Howells.

THE PALACE MOUNTAIN ASH. MONDAY NEXT, JUNE 4th, For Three Nights only. A William Fox production, entitled, SHOULD A1 MOTHER "I TELL? Featuring the Royal Danish Actress, BETTY NANSEN. Also STUART HOLMES. A Super Production in 5 acts.

YNYSYBWL. LET JAY supply you on their easy payment system. OBITUARY. Mr. Sol Burnell, Windsor Cottages, has passed away after a protracted illness.—On Friday last Miss Mary Ellen Jenkins, the daughter of Mrs. Tuckfield, J.J High Street, passed away after a painful and patiently borne illness. MILITARY. Private Ivor Thomas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Thomas, late of Robert Street, and now of Hopkinstown, has bee& home on leave.—Private Scone, A.S.C., son of Mrs. Evans, 9 Paget Street, was home on short leave from France, where he has been since the com- mencement of hostilities.—Private William Watkins, A.S.C., son of Mr. John Watkins, 1 Crawshaw Street, was home on leave for the week-end. Private Watkins is now stationed at Salisbury. EMPIRE DAY. At Ynysybwl 'Mixed School the Union Jack was hoisted by Archie Graham, the senior boy. Mr. D. T. Edwards, headmaster, read the roll of*lionour, and delivered a short and impressive speech. The infants, Standards 1. and II., dressed in character, repre- sented the component parts of the Empire:—England, Madge Woods. Scotland. Sarah F. Ball. Ireland, Maggie J. Hughes. Wales, Theroa Gregory. Australia, Winnie Wil- liams. Canada. Agnes Jenkins. India. Dolly Griffiths. New Zea- land, Olive Pierce. South Africa. Doris Clayton. The same classes gave the Sir Roger country dance. The scholars then rendered several choruses and hymns. Recitations by Harry Long, Clifford Griffiths, Grenville Long, Arthur Evans, Robert John Williams, Richard Rees Jones, Tom Jones, James Davies, Archie Graham, Herbert Jones, Morfydd Maddy, C. M. Jones. Read- ings by James Davies, A. Graham, W. D. Williams, Ivy Evans, Emrys Lewis, and Herbert Jones. Solos by Edith Jones, Betty James and Harry Long. Standards V. and VI. gave the Morris' Dance and also a drill. Standards V. and VI. boys gave the historical sketch, the Battle of Hastings. Mrs. D. T. Edwards ac- companied.—At Trerobart Infants' and Girls' and New Road Infants' the scholars contributed to a pro- gramme of patriotic choruses, and several of the children rendered solos and recitations.—At Tre- robart Boys', Chief Petty Officer Gomer Evans hoisted the flag. Speeches were given by Dr. W. W. David. Revs. J. Williams, curate. and J. M. Elias, and Councillor David Rogers. Programme: Re- citations, John David Harries and Maldwyn Rees. Pianoforte solo, William David Rees. Recitations, Claude Neath and Harold John. Solo, Tom Price. Recitation, Aubrey Thomas. Solo, Leslie Pridav. Re- citation, Aneurin Bevan. Solo, Sydney Rees. Recitations, Tom Price and Edgar James. Solo, Percy Morgan. Recitation, Harrv John. Solo, Richard Ellis.

2nd BATTALION GLAMORGAN VOLUNTEER RECIMENT. A "B" COMPANY. v 1 Orders for week ending June 9, 1917. Monday—Musketry, 7.30 p.m. Tuesday—Platoon Drill, 8 p.m. (uni- form). Wednesday—N.C.O.'s Class, 7.30 p.m. Thursday-Cl,tss Firing, 7 p.m. Friday.—Bayonet Training, 7.30 p.m. For Diit v.-fieiit. W. C. Cox, Sergt. M. \V. Morgan; Corpl. E. D. Williams. A. L. GREGOR, Captain. Printed and Published at their Printing Works, 19 Cardiff Street, Aberdare, in the County of Gla- morgan, by the Proprietors, W. Pugh and J. L. Rowlands.