The Aberdare Leader

2nd BATTALION CLAMORCAN VOLUNTEER RECIMENT. "B" COMPANY. Orders for week ending June 30, 1917 Monday.—Musketry, 7.30 p.m. (uni-. form). Tuesday.—Platoop Drill, 8 p.m. (uniform). Wednesday.—N.C.O's Class, 7.30 p.m. (uniform). Thursday.—Class Firing, 7 p.m. (uniform). Friday.—Bayonet Training, 7.30 p.m.. (uniform). All belts and frogs to be worn on every parade. Recruits are urgently required for this Battalion, ages ranging from 16 years and six months. For Duty.—Lieut. H. H. Collette, Platoon Sergt. T. O. Osmond, Corpl. E. R. Barlow. A. L. GREGOR, Captain.

Jones had escaped from his cap- tors, and was describing how he had been stripped when captured by the Germans. You must have felt somewhat cold," was ,,the remark of a friend. Not at all," said Jones. "You see, they covered me with their rifles." Chaplain: So you've been to the hospital to see your son? It's a sittmg-up case, isn't it? — Proud Mother: Yes; but he made them 'Uns sit up afore they did 'im.

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ABERDAIS CINEMA. CLARKE'S THE MAN Monday, June 25, for 3 Days. [ ¡ HOUSE PETERS and GAil KANE in THE Velvet Paw 'Tnt; stirring and romantic story of a political intrigue, a-id of a clever Woman's miiuence on a Government. R Thursday, June 28, for Three Days. I ■Si it ^• An original conception of a strong man's love for his brother's wife and of his noble sacrifice for her sake. SERVICES FOR NEXT SUNDAY. tRINITY CHURCH, ABERDARE. I'E,-XT SUNDAY, JUNE 24th, 1917. • Ees- WfE. R°""S| Pastor. Solo: How Lovely are Thy Dwellings," Miss Brittain, L.L.C.M. Services at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. ENGLISH WESLEYAN CHURCH, TRECYNON. Ox SUNDAY NEXT, JUNE 24th, SPECiAL SERVICES ill he held in connection with the OPENING OF NEW_ORGAN^ tor. W. H. Harmston (of Cardiff) will preside. Services: Morning, 11. Evenin-; 6. Preacher: Rev. S. HARPER. SOLOS BY LOCAL FRIENDS. Collection in Aid of Organ Fund. S. pi HE 1ST A DELPHIAN MEETING I ROOM, No. 2 Cardiff Street,, T>ercTnVe.—On Sunday, June 24th, J,t (5 p.in. subject, Where are our dead friends I-" —— a

ABERDARE SOLICIT, R BEREAVED. On Wednesday last week there passed away one of the oldest re- i ^dents in Aberdare in the person of AIr- John Thomas, Park Villa, who as 72 years of age. Deceased had ?.°t been ailing very long. He was the father of Councillor W. Thomas, Solicitor. The funeral, which was private, took place on Saturday, the &irial being at Aberdare Cemetery. Ahe chief mourners were: Messrs. •JJ- Thomas, Essex Thomas and J. 7- Thomas, sons; and two grand- ^°Qs; Edward Thomas, son-in-law; °hn Jenkins, Merthyr, son-in-law, >?d Trevor Thomas, 'nephew, Glvn >;eath. Bearers: Messrs. W. R. ^dmunds. Solicitor, Merthyr; J. D. tjughes, Richard Griffiths, Edward /^chards, William Hughes, Police- .^Reants Owen Thomas, Aberdare, Y^d Lvucli. Abercynon. The Revs. W Griffiths. Calfaria. and W. E v»?berts, B.A., Trinity, officiated. Jreaths were received from: the family, Mrs. Evans. Three Gen- v^ls; Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Hughes, >>r- William Hughes, Councillor W. ivr ^a;ar, Airs. Thomas, White Lion; '■ssrs. Edward Richards, Gadlys, llfl W. R. Edmunds, Solicitor.

-——————————— Up & Down the Valley. | CWMDARE. JAY'S furniture is worth placing a J'oar best rooms. .A CONCERT was held on Monday iXeuing at the Council Schools in 3°iioui; of Privates Sid Burge, Howell Ivanus, and Leonard Hill, who are home on leave from the front; to pay tribute to the dependents J those already killed in the war, Mrs. Caple, who has lost two Mrs. Caple (junior), Mrs. Mr. George Evans, Mrs. rj^eph Harry and Mrs. Lewis. j^e chair was taken by Mr. Wm. a. e{>s. The following contributed to (oPfogramme of songs, etc.:—Miss; I Jones, Master John W. t wis; Elim String Band (W. ^yu°lds); Miss Lydia Griffiths, <V\ Rees Evans and friends; ^'Wren's Choir; Master Willie J. j>*nsey, Nellie Roberts, Llwydcoed. p jjj^atation of cheques to heroes toll dependents by the Chairman eel ed- Private Svlvanus respond- Jjii?'1th a solo, and Private Leonard t;n_ with a very neat speech. Recita- Miss Nellie Roberts, Llwyd- Accompanists, Mr. Llew and Miss H. M. Jones.

TRECYNON. DON'T delay, but call at JAY. PRESENTATION. A welcome home concert was held at Heolyfelin (B.) Chapel on Friday evening under the auspices of the Heolyfelin Soldiers' and Sailors' Comforts' Fund in honour of Private W. George, a faithful member of the Sunday School. He returns to France next Saturday. The chair- man was Mr. William Davies. Pro- gramme: Overture, Mr. Tom James, the accompanist. Solos, Madam Evans, Llwydcoed, and Mr. Mitchell, Ferryside.' Duet, Misses Hannah E. Jones and Nellie Lewis. Solos, Miss Maud Evans and Mr. Isaac Davies. Penhillion singing, Mr. F. Bevan and Mr. John Evans. Mandoline solo, Mr. Fred Bevan. Recitations, Messrs. Richard Evans and Thomas Owen. The hero was presented with a fountain pen by the Rev. Cynog Williams, and Mr. Fred Bevan handed him a cheque. Mr. Tom Griffiths, Sunday School teacher, and Mrs. Rev. Cynog Williams and the chairman also spoke a few words. A vote of thanks to all who had taken part was proposed by Coun- cillor John Griffiths, and seconded k-by Mr. William Samuel. The secre- tary and treasurer of the fund are Messrs. Fred Bevan and Frank Matthews respectively. The concert arrangements were in the hands of Mr. Thomas Owe.n.

ABERDARE. JAY'S easy payment system is easy for vou. PREACHING SERVICES.— Large congregations attended St. David's Presbyterian Church last Sunday, when the anniversary services were held. Powerful sermons were de- j livered by the Rev. John Conway, of Bristol, both morning and evening. He also addressed the children in the af iernooit. A SMOKER was held at the Prince Albert Inn on Saturday to honour Private William Davies, who is re- turning to hospital. A lengthy pro- gramme was gone through. The soldier was presented with a mag- nificent watch by his friends. A vote of thanks was accorded Host and Hostess Knight; also to artistes, and the chairman, Mr. Dan Driscoll. SEND-OFF. The numerous friends of Private Bramble as- sembled at the Prince Albert Inn on Saturday evening last to show their appreciation of one doing "his bit." Private Bramble received a beautiful wrist watch. Mr. Granville Bates was the accompanist, and a pro- gramme of music was gone through.

MOUNTAIN AGH. LET JAY supply you on their easy pavment system. A GRAND CONCERT was held at the Allen's Arms on Saturday to do honour to Sergeant J. Eiddig Davies, Abercwmboi, and Private j Kimnel, who have just come home from France. Sergt. Davies leaves for Bournemouth on Friday to train for his commission. The' treasurer, Mrs. Lewis, wished both soldiers the best; of luck on behalf of the Allen's Welcome Home Fund, and presented each with a Treasury note. A long musical programme followed, the accompanist being Air. A. Watkins. GROWING WEATHER — still Ted Mac's prices do not. Shower coats for ladies and gents. CARNIVAL. Initial steps Mve been taken for the holding of a huge cliaritv carnival again this vear. CYCLING. Will all persons (male and female) desirous of forming a cycling club meet at the Cadorna Cafe (kindly lent) on Friday evening at six o'clock? All are welcome. OBITUARY. The death of Mr. David Tudor (Dai Tudor) took place on Monday. Deceased was well known in the district. having lived in Chancery Lane for many years. The interment takes place "to-day. CASUALTY.—Mr. Stephen Price, Dr.lFryn Street, sustained a fractur- ed lea; at the Cwmpennar Colliery last Thursday morning. His injury was caused by a fan of coal—the same that killed Jenkin Morgan, r: report of whose inquest appears in this issue. Mr. Price is making satisfactory progress at the Cottage Hospital. OBITUARY. — The death took place on Monday at Ponydarren Sanatorium, Merthyr, of Mr. Tom Bevan. son of the late James Bevan (Council roadman) and Mrs. Bevan, Campbell Terrace. Deceased was 40 years of age, and leaves a widow a iui o children who live at 6 Alleii Stree t. He was formerly employed as a blacksmith's striker at Messrs Nixon's Deep Dutfrvn Colliery. ENGINEERS' SERGT. — Sergt. Idris Lloyd, R.E., is now at home on short leave. 'We understand that he is about to go in for a com- mission in the Engineers. Lloyd has seen some of the hardest light- ing in France, having been all through the Somme struggle and at Mametz Wood. He was but a few yards from the spot where young Masters was killed. THE PA LACK. — Mr. Pilchards' great star attractions provide over- whelming proof of the popularity of The Palace. There is always a com- plete entertainment, for Mr. Rich- ards never does things by halves. In addition to the splendid dramas and comedy films he is screening the iirst instalment on Monday, Tues- day and Wednesday next of the won- uerful serial, The Girl and The Game," and features that popular actress Helen Holmes. She has been rightly called the most daring of ali screen artistes. The serial is vastly interesting-, and as each week advances becomes more so. Be sure don't miss the opening chap- ters. VOLUNTEER INSPECTION. — On Sunday, the 2nd Batt. Glam. .Vol. ilegt. were paraded at Mer- thyr for inspection by Lt. General Sir Wm. Pitcairn Campbell, G.O.C. in Chief, Western Command. The Mountain Ash Detachment num- bered 72 N.C.O.'s and men, with Lieut. D. W. Howell, O.C., in corn- command. The inspection took place at the Peiivdarren Football Grounds, where the men took up Double Column Formation. The G.O.C. in C. having walked down the lines, accompanied by Major F. T. James, Y.D., Batt. Command- aut, and other officers, addressed the Batt., and expressed himself highly pleased with the efficiency and steadiness of the men. He congratulated 'all ranks very highly on their line appearance, adding that before very long they would probably be inspected by 11.31. The King.—The General took up his position at the Saluting Base and the troops marched past. The Batt. Band (Mounain Ash Vol. Band, conductor, Mr. Jack Hardi- man) was in attendance. The con- ductor, at the conclusion of the parade, was highly complimented, and received the personal congratu- lations of General Campbell and his Aide-de-Camp.

hi I SK I N. DON'T delay, but call at JAY. PRIZE-WINNERS. Successful numbers in the prize-drawing held in aid of Mrs. Powell, widow of the late Edward Powell, 1 Edward Street, Miskin r—1726, 772, 1046. 966, 2027, 1217; 482, 1594, 1298, 428, 2115, 1652, 212, 2551, 2110, 2498, 2160, 1590, 1599, 777, 1460, 2222, 2030, 2453.-All winning duplicates to be handed to Mr. J. Bennett, 79 Penrhiwceiber Road.

YNYSBOETH. LET JAY supply you on their easy payment system. HEBRON (CONG.). The annual services in connection with this church were held on Saturday evening and Sunday. The visiting ministers were: Revs. T. Bryn Thomas, Ferndale, and B. Howells (B.), Abercynon. The services were very well attended.

ABERCYNON. DON'T delay, but call at JAY. WAR NEWS.—Pte. David John Uosser, Glancynon Terrace, has been home for a few days on fur- lough. He belongs to the Royal Engineers, and has been in hospital for some time suffering from rheu- matism. BALLOT.—A ballot was conduct- ed at the Abercynon Colliery during the week end for the election of District Sub-Agent. The result of nn mi In itw mi ii iihimimhiiiin iiiiii,■■■ iiuunn -20_ the local ballot iias:-Dii-id Lewis Davies (Maritime Lodge), 856, and Artiiur j. Cook (Hafod Lodge), 555. There were 13 spoilt votes. WEDDING BLLLS. — A pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Cynon's Church on Sunday, the con- tracting parties being Miss Hilda Harriet Coombe Way, daughter of -Mr. and Airs. Way, 83 Cardiff Rd., and Mr. Bennett Barnes, of Glou- cester. The nuptial knot was tied oy the Rev. J. Edwin Jones, M.A., curate. The bride, who was given away by her father, was charmingly attired in a pretty gown of white voile and chiffon, and she carried a bouquet of lilies and white carna- tions. Best man, Mr. Joseph Howells. The bridesmaids were Miss Ciara Way sister of bride; Miss Holloway, Pontypridd; Misses Cwen and Ruby Duncan, London, cousins of tne bride. Miss Way and Miss Holloway were dresssd in pale pink i-o te dresses, and carried bunches of pale pink and white car- nations. The iittle girls we .e nice- ly dressed in pale pink dap silk dresses, and wore gold brooches, the gift of the bridegroom. The bride- groom's gift to bride was a gold ex- panding wristlet watch. After the wedding ceremony was over the party drove to the bride's home, where the wedding breakfast was partaken 01'. The guests were Mr. W. Way (senior), Airs. H. Dun- can. aunt, London; Air. Way, uncle; Air. and Mrs. Way. father and mother: Air. J. Howells, Aliss Clara Way, Miss Holloway, the Misses Duncan. London; Airs. D. Edwards, Mr. and Airs. W. D. Edwards, Mr. and Airs. J. Howells, Air. and Mrs. W. W at kins, Air. W. Gardener, Mr and Airs Ashdown, Mr and Airs Grubham, Airs Ellis, Penrhiweeiber; Johnson, Air. Lock, Mr. Mor- gans. Alessrs. Reginald and Monte I)uncan, London, cousins of .bride; Mr and Mrs Gregory, Mr. Albert Way. Miss Edith Barnes, Airs. Gardener, Miss Howells, Misses Ashdown. Misses Olive, Violet, and Alary Grubham, Morgan Edwards, Miss D .Way. Lionel Gregory, and Airs. Mackintosh, Birmingham. On Monday, the happy couple left for Birmingham, where the honeymoon is being spent. HOME. Private Thomas J. Davies, second son .of Mr. Evan Davies, 8 New Street, was home on .furlough over the week-end from Liverpool, where he is stationed with the Welsh Regiment. THE THUNDERSTORM.— During the heavy thunderstorm on Sunday morning lightning struck the chimney of a house in Lock Street and did some damage. The occupants of the house and adjoining houses were greatly -startled. METHODISTS IN FRANCE. — On Sunday evening, at Tabernacle Welsh C.M. Chapel, Mr. D. J. Price, secretary, read letters from members of the church serving with the colours in France, acknowledging gifts and parcels sent to them by the Tabernacle Ladies' War Com- forts' Guild. The letters were from: Sergeant leuan Davies, eldest son of Air. Evan Davies, 8 New Street; Private Hugh Jones, R.A.M.C., and Private Henry Jones, 1 New Street, Sick Berth Reserves, Devon- port. JUMBLE SALE. — A jumble sale and sale of work were held at the English Congregational Hall on Mon- day evening, the proceeds of which were devoted to the church funds for soldiers' and sailors' comforts. The stall-holders were: Mrs. Wil- liams, Mrs. Morris, Mrs. Pugh, Airs. Jenkins, Mrs. Yorath, Miss E. A. Thomas, Miss Ewington, Miss M. Jones. Aliss D. Joy, Miss M Pugh, Aliss Bellamy, and Miss Gwen Yorath. Air. F. Gibbon, Mr. Tame, Air. Ired Edwards, Air J Yorath, Mr. T. Joy, Mr. F. Carslake, and Rev. Morgan Jenkins also ren- dered valuable assistance. SUNDAY OBSERVANCE. A successful open-air campaign was inaugurated at Abercynon on Sunday evening under the auspices of the Abercynon Sunday Observance and Purity League, when a largely at- tended -meeting was held in the Square. The Rev. D. Ellis Jones, L.D., Vicar, president of the local Committee, presided, and opened the meeting with a vigorous speech, appealing to the large audience to do their utmost to properly observe the Sabbath Day. He reminded them that to kill the Sabbath was to kill Christianity. The Rev. Morgan Jenkins, English Cong., secretary of the movement, dealt with the ad- vantages and blessings derived from the due observance of the Lord's Day. The Rev. T. Watkin Jones, Mynydd Seion (in Welsh), emphasised the vital importance of the Sabbath Day and the observance purity in the upbringing of children. SPIRITUALIST ANNIVERSARY. —Meetings were held on Sunday at the Carnetown Schools in connection with the Abercynon Christian Spiritualist Sundav School. The meetings were well attended and were conducted by Councillor T. W. Jones. Morning programme: Open- ing address and prayer, Councillor T. W. Jones. Recitations, solos, etc.: Miss Alice White, Miss Ida James, Miss Thomas and Willie Thomas. Chorus by the Choir, under the conductorship of Mr. Evan Davies; Ivy James, Willie Bethel. Address by Mr. White. Quartette, Mr. Evan Davies and party. Duet, Mr. Davies and Mr. J. Howells. Recitation, Miss Olga Thomas. Prayer by Mrs. Richards, Lock Street. The afternoon meeting was opened in prayer by Mrs. Davies, Alountain Ash Road. Programme: Ouartette, Mr. E. Davies and party. Recitations, etc., Ifor James, Rosie Davies, Tilly Ball and Willie Bethel, A. Thomas, Victor Bethel and Mr. J. Howells. Mr. David Williams opened the evening meeting in prayer, and those who took part were: Mr. David Davies, Mr. Robert Williams, Tilly Ball, Ifor James. Chorus, "Children's Praise." Re- citations (Welsh), Mr. David Davies, Miss A. Thomas, Alice May White. Duet, Messrs. J. Howells and E. Davies. Recitations, Mrs. J. Howells, Ivy James, Ida James. Solo and choir, Miss K. Yorath. Recitation, Rosie Davies. Solo, Mr. J. Howells. Recitation, Miss Olga Thomas. Solo, Aliss Al. Alorgan, composed by Mr. J. Alorgan, in memory of those killed at the fropt. Duet, Miss Tilly Ball and W. Bethel. Recitation, David Wil- liams. The accompanist was Mr. John Morgan. Violinist, Mr. J. L. Williams, and conductor, Mr. Evan Davies.

RHEUMATISM-KIDNEY TROUBLE. Rheumatism is due to uric acid crystals in the joints and muscles, the 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 suffer from ills, aches and pains, under the impression that they are victims of ailmenta common to their sex, but more often than not it is due to the kidneys, and in such cases Estora 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 Croat Road, London, W.C. Aberdare Agents: Boots Cash Chemisto