The Aberdare Leader

ABERDARE GENERAL HOSPITAL. We learn officially that the above hospital, situate in Abernant Park, will be formally opened on Thursday, July 19th. Mr. Charles Kenshole, High Constable, who has taken the keenest interest in the matter since the very commencement, hopes to secure the presence of representative gentlemen at the opening ceremdny Invitations will be sent to Lord Rhondda, Rt. Hon. J. H. Thomas, M.P., Mr. Tom Richards, M.P., Col. David Davies, M.P., Lord Aberdare, Lord Merthyr, eand Sir William James Thomas.

Husband (after the theatre) Well, how did you like the play?— I His Wife: Very well indeed. There was only one impossible thing in it. The second act takes place two years after the first, and the family still have the same servant. Visitor: Is your husband in, Mrs O'Brien?" Mrs. O'Brien: "Yes, I sor!" Visitor: "I'd like to see him." Mrs. O'Brien: "Ye can't, sor; he's in for three months."

BIRTHS, MARRIACES & DEATHS. BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS, ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND IN MEMORIAM NOTICES I Are charged at the minimum rate of I 1/6 for 30 words, and sixpence for I each additional ten words or part of ten words, and must be prepaid. Lists of wreaths and wedding pres- ents are charged at the minimum rate of Is. 6d. for one inch and Is. for each additional inch. DEATH. WILLSON.—On Saturday, June 16, at Post Office, Aberaman, Horace, age 7, dearly beloved eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Willson. In- terred at Aberdare Cemetery Wednesday, June 20th. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. GRIFFITHS. Mrs. Griffiths and family, 19 Ynyslwyd Street, Aber- dare, wish to sincerely thank all kind friends for the sympathy shown to them in their recent sad bereavement. JONES.—Mr. and Mrs. J. Jones and Mr. J. Brinley Jones, of Hunter Street, Cardiff, wish to acknowledge with very sincere gra- titude the many messages of con- dolence sent to them during their bereavement. EVANS.—Mr. D. W. Evans, 4 Her- bert Street, Aberdare, husband, and Mrs. Edwards, 2 Woodland Terrace, Godreaman, mother, wish to convey their sincere thanks to all who sympathised with them in 'their recent bereavement and for floral tributes received. IN MEMORIAM. PUNTING .-In loving memory of my dear wife, Rachel Ponting, who fell asleep in Jesus, June 20th, 1915, at 9 Aberpennar Street, Mountain Ash. I loved her, Oh! no tongue can tell How much I loved her, and how well, Only those who have lost are able to tell The grief for one I loved so well. —Ever remembered by her loving husband, Henry S. Ponting and little Gwynfryn. PONTING.—In ever loving memory of our dear sister Rachel, beloved wife of Henry Stanford Ponting, who passed away June 20th, 1915, at 9 Aberpennar St., Mountain Ash. Days of sadness still come o'er us, Secret tears do often flow On earth there's strife, in heaven there's rest, We miss you most who loved you best. —Ever remembered by her loving brothers And sister and brother-in- law.

The War. Australian's Visit. Bombardier Fred D. Rees, of the Australian Field Artillery, an Aber- darian. spent his sick leave with his litle-Ie and aunt, Inspector and Mrs. Alfred Roberts, 12 Cardiff Road, last week. Prior to emigrating to Aus- tralia 9 years ago he was a booking clerk at the Aberdare T.V.H. Station. He is the eldest son of the late Mr. David Rees, engine driver j on the T.V.R., Aberdare, and is a nephew of Mr. Robert Rees, station- master, Aberaman. Bdr. Rees join- ed the Australian Forces in August, 1915, and served several months in Egypt, guarding the Suez Canal..In June, 1916, their contingent left .Alexandria for France. He saw fighting at Armentieres and other places. Bullecourt was the scene of another fierce battle, in which the Australians took part. Here, said Bdr. Rees, the enemy offered a stub- born resistance, and he was wounded on the 16th of April by some frag- ments of a shell. After treatment at a casualty clearing station in France he was removed to Kitchen- er's Hospital, Brighton. Fred added tthat he was anxious to return to the Sunny Southern land, but would not care to return until the Mother- j Land's struggle for freedom was over. His occupation in Australia was a clerk at the Kothbury Colliery Offices, Brankxton. Fred's brother Griff is also with the Australian Forces somewhere in France. He has been through the Somme Battle, where he contracted trench fever, and was sent to Wandsworth Hospi- tal. He was here recently on leave, but has now rejoined his unit in Fiance. His youngest brother Richard is at home with his widowed mother in Australia. Fred returned to France on Tuesday and was given a lousing send-off.

Private E. J. Roderick. He was the son of lrs. Roderick, 5:3 Gloucester Street, Aberdare, who received intimation from the Admir- alty last Saturday that he had been killed in action in France on Whit- Monday. Prior to the war Private Roderick was engaged as cello player in the Aberdare Hippodrome orches- tra, and he subsequently took up" a similar engagement at Devonport, and it was at the latter town he joined up. He belonged to the Royal Marines L.I. When he was home on leave last September he played a cello solo at divine service in Trinity. At this church on Sun- day evening last reference was made to his death and a vote of condolence with the mother was carried. The mother has received the fol- lowing letter, dated June 12, 1917: Dear Mrs. Roderick, I deeply re- gret to tell you that your son, Pte. Evan J. Roderick, has fallen in action. It will comfort you to know that his death was instantaneous. The date was May 28th. I wish to inform you that he made a good soldier and that lie is greatly missed by his comrades in the Company.— Yours truly, L. L. White, 2nd Lieut., R.M.L.l."

COMPENSATION APPORTION- MENTS. • On Monday, before his Honour, Judge Bryn Roberts, the following cases under the Workmen's Compen- sation Act, 1906, were disposed of. Mr. William Thomas, solicitor, Aber- dare, appeared for the applicants. —Mrs. Ellen Spurry applied for ap- portionment of the sum of .£286 16s. 8d., which had been paid into court by the Powell Duffryn Steam Coal Co., Ltd., in respect of the death of her husband, William Spurry, 22 Mostyn Street, Abercwmboi, who met with an accident on the 3rd April, from which he died on the 28th of April. His Honour ordered that t255 be invested in the War Loan, and that a weekly instalment be paid to the widow. Mrs. Rachel Ann Evans similarly applied for the apportionment of the sum of < £ 300, which had been paid into court by the Bwllfa Com- pany in respect of the death of her husoand, David Evans, 10 Clive Place, Trecynon, at the No. 1 Colliery of the Company on the 21st of March, 1917. The sum of £ 240 was ordered to be invested in War Lpan Stock, and a weekly sum paid for the benefit of the widow and children. Mrs. Martha Drew also applied for the apportionment of the sum of X300 paid into court by the Bwllfa Company in respect of the death of her husband, Thomas Drew, 26 King Street, Cwmdare, at the Old Pit of the Company on the 3rd April. His Honour ordered that the sum of zC250 be invested in War Loan Stock and weekly sum be paid to the widow.

CO-OPERATIVE BAKERS ON STRIKE. The bakers employed by the Cwm- bach Co-operative Society, Ltd., numbering about 20, have been out on strike since Saturday. The Society posted notices during the week-end urging their customers to b&ke their own bread or purchase bread elsewhere, adding that the bakers had gone on strike without laying their grievances before the committee. The bakers have since issued a counter manifesto stating that they did consult the committee before taking extreme measures. The committee, however, declare that they are totally ignorant of the men's demands. We gather that the dispute concerns the question of working hours and payment of over- time. The Society have two baker- ies, one at Aberaman and the other at Miskin. The strike still con- tinues and both bakeries are at a standstill.

ABERDARE B.W.T.A. On Monday af ternoon, at Green Street WesJevan Chapel, Dr. Arthur T. Jones, Mountain Ash, gave an address on The preservation of child Me." Mrs. J. Griffiths pre- sided, and Miss Megan Davies gave an excellent rendering of a solo. — —

THINCS THAT ARE RARE. Newspaper reports seem to indicate that the following are very rare: indeed:— A wedding which was not pretty or fashionable, the bride charming, the breakfast sumptuous, and the presents numerous and costly. An outing in which all the trippers I did not thoroughly enjoy themselves notwithstanding the inclement weather or any untoward circum- stances. í An auditor's report in which the auditor has not paid a glowing tribute to the excellent way in which the books were kept by the secretary and treasurer. j A colliery fatality inquest at which the fireman of the district did not I state that he had visited the scene of the accident just before the oc- currence and found everything safe and sound. A cymanfa ganu at which the sing- ing was not of a high order, and at which the conductor for the day did not ei^Dgise the work of the pre- paratory conductors. ( paratory conductors. ( A farewell meeting at which "the departed" did not go away with the best wishes of his old friends to his or her new sphere of labour, the old I station's loss being the new station's gain, and the hero of the evening urged to "make new friends but keep the old" and "God be with you till we meet again." A spread of any description at which justice was not done to the good things provided. A concert of any kind at which the artistes" did not acquit themselves admirably. A function at which someone of note or standing did not make an ideal chairman, and So-and-so ably discharge. the secretarial duties. A military or semi-military in- I spection concerning which it is not reported that the men on parade were complimented for their smartness by the inspecting officer.

Vale of Neath News. CLYN NEATH. YOU will be pleased after calling at JAY'S. ANNUAL OUTING. On Satur- day last the Pontwalby Silica and- Bricks Works had their annual outing to Swansea and Mumbles. FAITH MISSION SERVICES. — During last week and this week .several meetings have been held by the Faith Mission Workers at the English Wesleyan Chapel. Miss, Brooks and Miss Webb conducted the services. Several open air meet- ings were also held. PARISH COUNCIL.—At a meeting' of the Parish Council last week Mr. David Sims, the Clerk, resigned. He had been Clerk for the parish for over 30 years. Mr. Tom Williams, Council School, was elected in his, place. Mr. W. T. Rowlands was. elected chairman, and Mr. Daniel Jiones, Rock Hotel, vice-chairman. V.T.C. The 4th Batt. Glam. Volunteers, numbering between 700 and 800, were inspected at Neath on Sunday last by General Pitcairn Campbell, who complimented the men on their smart, appearance. He emphasised the necessity of the men equipping themselves, so as to be ready to serve in the event of in- vasion. INQUEST. On Friday last Mr. Thomas, Neath. coroner, held an inquest at the Glyn Neath Police Station, touching the death of Mre. Elizabeth Ann Evans, wife of Mr. William Evans, of 6 Pentre. Street, who passed away very suddenly on June 12th at the age of 24 years. The jury came to the conclusion that death was due to heart failure. The interment took place on Satur- day last it Cefn, Merfhyr. She leaves a husband and one child, with whom much sympathy is felt. SMOKING CONCERT. On Saturday evening last, at the Crown Hotel, a concert was given in honour of Private Frank Evans, who came home on leave recently from the 'front. The chairman was Mr. Harry Davies, while Mr. 'William Rees, Cwmgwrach, was the accom- panist. Songs were rendered by Messrs. Gwilvm Williams. Tom Griffiths, David Jones, Ralph Roberts, John Davies, Fred Southern, William Berry, Fred Atkins, Wm. Morgan and John Henry Thomas. Private Evans was presented with a cheque by Mr. Bert Tavlor on behalf of friends and neighbours. Mr. Blewitt acted as secretary. MEMORIAL SERVICE. On, Sunday evening last a memorial ser- vice was held at Addoldy Chapel in. respect of the late Private Owen Thomas (eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Talfryn Thomas), who was killed in action about a fortnight ago. The Rev. Aneurin Davies, B.A.. preuched an impressive sermon. The Dead March in Saul was played on the organ by Miss Martha Wil- liams (Megan Nedd). Suitable hymns were sung under the con- ductorship of Mr. Samuel Weaver. Private Thomas was the first to be welcomed home at the chapel about 12 months ago, and he is the first member to fall. DEATH AND INTERMENT. It is with regret we record the death. of Jenkin Morgan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ivor Morgan, who was killed on Thursday last at the Cwmpennar Colliery. He was well known and respected in the locality, and was a member of Capel y Glyn. He was only 22 years of age. The inter- ment took place on Sunday last at Capel y Glyn Graveyard. The Rev. J. T. Evans, pastor, and the Rev. Aneurin Davies, B.A., B.D. Addoldy, officiated. The chief mourners were: Parents; Miss Margaret Morgan, sister; Private Tom Morgan and R. Aneurin Morgan, brothers; Misses Kesiah, K. and P. Morgan, sisters; Mrs. Jane Hopkins, grandmother; Messrs. Wat. Hopkin and Owen Hopkin, uncles; Miss- Jennet Hopkins and Miss Sarah Hopkins, aunts; Mr. William Bevan and family, uncle; Mrs. Ann Hop- kins, aunt; Messrs. Isaac Lewis and William Lewis, Treorchy, uncles; Mr. Howell Howells, Glais, uncle; Mr. and Mrs. David Edwards, Cad- oxton; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hop- kins, Birchgrove, uncle and aunt;. Mr. Evan Hopkins, Mr. and Mrs. Jenkin Hopkins, Mr. and Mrs. John Hopkins, Mr. William Hopkins, Mrs. Margaret Ann Davies, Mr. Richard Hopkins, Rhos; Mr. and Mrs. James Nicholas, Banwen; Mrs. N. Cole, aunt; Mr. John Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. Gwilym Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Cole, Mr. Moses Cole, Mr. and Mrs. Ivor Cole, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Rowlands, Mr. and Mrs. Challacombe, Masters Llewelyn and David Morgan Cole, cousins; Mrs. Hannah Owen, Mr. Idris Davies, Messrs. David T. Davies, Jenkin Davies, Thoma& Davies and Evan J. Davies.

WASTE NOT, WANT NOT. DON'T BURN or DESTROY your 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. "Say, dad, are all the words in the dictionary ?" "No, I guess not, son. Every little while, a new word comes into use." "Then what is the very last word?" "I don't know, son. Go and ask your mother."

Prepaid Small Advertisements. Inserted at the following specially low rates:— One week. 3 wks. 6 wks. 12 words 0 9 1 9 3 0 20 „ 1 0 2 6 4 0 28 „ 1 3 3 3 5 0 36 „ 1 6 4 0 6 0 44 „ 19 4 9 7* 0 These charges apply only to the fol- lowing classes of advertisements:- Apartments, Situations (Vacant or Wanted), To Let, Lost or Found, and Miscellaneous Sales and Wants. Trade Advertisements will be charged an additional 50 per cent. Properties for Sale or 'Wanted at double above rate. If not prepaid extra will be charged. Advertisement & Publishing Offices, 19 Cardiff Street, Aberdare. All replies to be called for at the Office. Advertisers who desire to have replies sent to them should for- ward stamps. WANTED. EXPERIENCED General. Good IA home. Apply, with refer- ences, to The Ivies, Trecynon. EXPERIENCED General. Ap- ply, with references to Telyn- fa, Aberdare. DAY-GIRL, must be clean and capable.—Apply, 29 Wynd- ham Crescent, Aberaman. MESSRS. Powell & Jones, Bee Hive. Aberdare, require Ap- prentices for Dressmaking Work- room, and Serving at the Counter. ATTENDANT NURSES. — Re- spectable Single Women re- quired, of fair education and good height; previous experience un- necessary. Salary commences at £ 25, rising, after satisfactory ser- vice, by annual increments of L2 to £ 35, and on promotion to £ 50 per annum, with board, lodging, washing and uniform.—Apply to the Super- intendent, County v Asylum, Prest- wich, Manchester. PROPERTIES FOR SALE. EIGHT Roomed House. Splendid condition every convenience; 2 gardens; five minutes walk from Stations.—Apply, 27 High Street, Aberdare. EIGHT Roomed House, with bath and w.c. Excellent garden. Pleasant position in Tre cynon.—Apply, 4K, Leader Office. FOR SALE. I GOOD Strong Cabbage and Savov Plants. 120 for 1/6.— Apply, Parry, 2 Bryngwyn, Penywain. HORSE, I0-2, good worker in all harness, very fast. Also governess cart, suit cob 12 to 14 hands; also harness. lamps, etc.— Apply, W. Collins, 15 Mary Street, Newtown, Mountain Ash. SEVEN year old horse, 14 hands, take hair ton anywhere. Also cart and harness. Can be seen working every day. Also light four- wheel waggon cheap.—39 Ceridwen Street, Mountain Ash. HORSE for Sale; quiet in harness. Suitable for steady work. — Thomas Bros., Cab Proprietors, Aberdare. SECOND-HAND Kitchen Range, s in good condition. Bargain.— Apply, B.G.V., Leader Office. CABBAGE, Sprouts, Savoys. C Strong plants ready for plant- ing. 1/6 per 100.-13 Herbert St., Aberdare. BRAKE, carry 7 persons. Also Strong Lorry, carry a ton.— Apply, Tennant, Kingsbury Place, Cwmaman. HEARSE, light, glass sides, equal t t new, low price. Cash or terms. —Marston, 24 Bradford Street, Bir- mingham. 171UNERAL Coach, with child's coffin box, equal new. Cash or terms.—Marston, 24 Bradford St., Birmingham. TO LET. HorsE and Shop, 46 Lewis St., t1 Aberaman, to let. Apply, Garth, Abernant Road, Aberdare. WESTON S. MARE.—Comfort- able apartments near sea and station* Good cooking; attendance. Moderate terms. Jenkins, Shirle- Mere, Locking Road. (Town end.) FRONT Sitting Room and Bed- room, suitable for two ladies or gentlemen. Apply, W.C.E., Leader Office. NO.5 Clifton Street, Aberdare.— Apply, Harris, Gadlys House, Aberdare. FOR Summer Months, picturesque furnished cottage with garden. Ystradf elite. Terms moderate. Apply, T.D.T., Leader Office. BEDROOM (double), suit single working man or two friends. Abercwmboi.—Apply, BI, Leader Office. HOUSE in Park Lane, Aberdare. JLJL Immediate possession.—Apply, A.G., Leader Office. GLAMORGANSHIRE. PARISH OF LLANQUICKE. PARTICULARS of Sale of two JL Compact FREEHOLD SMALL AGRICULTURAL HOLDINGS, Together with the Valuable Mines and Minerals thereunder, known as PENWAUN ISSA and PENWAUN UCHA, Situate at the head of the Egel Valley, about 2 miles from Rhydy- fro, I miles from Cwmgors, Ii miles 4 2 from Gwaun-cae-gurwen, and about half a mile from the terminus of the projected Egel Valley Railway Authorised under the G.W.R. Co.'s Act of 1911. Which will be offered for Sale by Public Auction in one lot, by Messrs. John M. Leeder & Son, at the Hotel Metropole, Swansea, on the 5th day of July, 1917, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. For particulars and conditions of sale apply to-T..W. Griffiths, Esq., Solicitor, Aberdare, or the Auction- eers, 46 Waterloo Street, Swansea. MERTHYR TYDFIL UNION. Temporary Junior Clerk Wanted. rilHE Guardians of the Poor of the _L above Union require the tem- porary services of a Junior Clerk (of either sex. but males must be ineligi- ble for military service) for their Clerk's Department. A good know- ledge of Typewriting is essential, and a knowledge of shorthand and office experience will be a qualification. Salary from El to 25s. weekly, ac- cording to age, ability, etc. The period of the engagement will be that of the War, or such other as circumstances may demand. Applications should be made to the undersigned upon Forms which may be obtained from my Office. By Order, FRANK T. JAMES, Clerk to the Guardians. 134 High Street, Merthyr Tydfil, 16th June, 1917. THE PALACE MOUNTAIN ASH. MONDAY NEXT, JUNE 25th, First instalment of the great Railroad Serial, THE GIRL AND THE a am GAME Featuring the most daring of all Screen Artistes- HELEN HOLMES. MISCELLANEOUS. PIG-KEEPERS who want to turn their money over quickly should use Karswood Pig Powders twice weekly for stores and fattening pigs. Makes them put on flesh. Twelve powders Is. Thousands de- lighted. Arthur Jones, Grocer, Pontcynon. JFINE & CO., 18b Whitcombe • Street, Aberdare, are buying and selling Second-hand Furniture. C1ASH WANTED.—Lady offers privately valuable presentation sex of table cutlery, consisting of G table knives, 6 dessert knives, pair meat carvers and steel. Unsoiled. Accept for immediate cash, 19/6. Approval willingly. — Write 67o, Leader Office. i 4 ERMAN Y means to starve us vX out," says Mr. Neville Chamberlain. Let every poultry- keeper strike for Britain by produc- ing more eggs. Karswood Harmless Poultry Spice, containing ground in- sects, will help. Packets 2d., Gd., 1ft. Try it from John Davies, Corn Merchant. Duke Street. Aberdare. T> TAMES (late of 68 Ynys. j a 9J Iwyd street, Aberdare), who for over 40 years treated per- sons' feet for Corns and Ingrowing Toe Nails so successfully, without causing anyone a £ of an hour's in- covenienoe, begs to thank his numer- ous friends, and after 16 months' ill- ness hopes to make a start again shortly at 18 Criffith St., Aberdare. WELSH CIRLS' SCHOOL, ASH- FORD, MIDDLESEX. OPEN FREE SCHOLARSHIPS. There will be an Examination for Open Free Scholarships to above School early in July.—For particu- lars, apply-The Secretary, Dean Brownrigg, 19 Great Peter Street, London, S.W.I. PAGEANT and SALE OF WORK Aberdare Vicarage Thursday, July 12. PLEASE NOTE DATE.