The Aberdare Leader

ABERAMAN. SALE at Paris House. See 6d. and Is. Windows. DU)T delay, but call at JAY. DEATH. Mr. Thomas Thomas, who resided with Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas, 51 Regent Street, died on Friday, after two weeks' illness. De- ceased, who .was 56 years of age, was unmarried. He was a native of Pen- darren, and had resided in Aber- aman over 35 years, 29 years with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas. W.C.G. At the Co-op. Hall on Wednesday, June 27th, the Women's Guild meeting was held. Mrs. Bennett presided, and Miss Maud Richards performed the secretarial work. The president gave her report on the educational conference held at Swansea. The history of the Cwm- bach Society was given by the secre- tary, and many interesting incidents were related in connection with the foundation. WELCOME. Private Joe Hughes, S.W.B., son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hughes, 1 Gamblyn Place, re- ceived a warm welcome home last week. His wife and family reside at Long Row, Abernant. He has been on active service in France two years and four months. Prior to joining up on August 25th, 1914, he was a miner. He was the recipient of a glow wristlet watch on Tuesday evening at the Grand Theatre. lie returned on Wednesday. ■ HOME-COMING. On Saturday evening Hill Street was decorated with flags and bunting on the occasion of Driver Edgar Stephens' return from France after 23 months' service. Driver Stephens was in the battle of Loos, attached to the 1 Artillery of the Guards. He took 1 part in one v, lieu a cer- tain wood was lost and won seven times. Today it was in the hands of the British. He joined up in September, 1914. His wife and only son reside with her brother at 64 Oxford Street. WAR HEROES' FUND. The following were presented with glow wristlet watches last week:—Private J. C. Goole, Royal Engineers, 15 North View; seen service in France; Seaman T. Williams, H.M.S. Avenger, 41 Davies Street; Private W • H. Williams, R.W. Fusiliers, 59 Glamorgan Street; has been out in Gibraltar; Private W. W. Perrow, 3rd Dragoon Guards, of 20 Mar-. garet Street," on active service in France; Private E. Thomas, 2nd R.W.' Fusiliers, 39 Jubilee Road; Sapper W. J. Evans, 6 Chapel Street, Royal Engineers; Lance-Corporal George Jenkins, 30 Commerce Place, 17tb Welsh.

ABERCYNON. YOTJ will be pleased after calling I at JAY'S. KILLED IN ACTIO-N.Pte. Wm. C. I'ontas, Wiltshire- Regiment, was h'.ta'ly wounded in the Salonika area of tfce war on June 1 Q,th. lie is the son ui Mr. and Mrs. R. Thomas, 22 Hermit Street, and has a" brother, Seriit. J. H. Thomas, in the Welsh Heg). who has been mentioned in dispJtches. Both enlisted on Sept. 8th. 1914. Sergt. Thomas has been ,s(,i-Ilg ,tt tiie Dardanelles, and is now ill Palestine. S)lASH UP.—Mr Albert Wheeler, Cecil Street, Roath, Cardiff, a motor drivt'i" in the employ of Messrs. Hancock and Co., was on Monday nigh- conveyed from Abercynon to the Kiijg Edward VII. Hospital, Cardiff, suffering f rom abdominal in- I juried sustained in an accident neai* the Wwarter Mile Bridge. He ran his over the bank of the bridge in trying to avoid running illto sonie horses. H.A.O,H.Oll Thursday evening, at the Ynysmeurig Hotel, at a meet- ing of the Cvnon Lodge of the R.A.O.B., 2 pr.imos were promoted I to tl'f 3rd degree of Knighthood. The ceremony was performed by Knight S. G. Coll-is. The.sponsors for Fiinio Dd. Evans were Dr. A..j. Griffith and Primo G. F. Livesev; I for Primo .1as. Crowle. Knight Bed- ford and Knight Jones. Solos were given by Bros. D. ('viioii Evans, D. Evans, J. Crowle, Alf Pellard, >). and Primo D. T. Theophilus. JTIC AL.-On Tuesday night a Glee Party was formed. The offi- cers are; Conductor, Mr. D. Cynon Evans; secretary, Mr. B. Sage, and treasurer, Mr. D. Parry. A Male Voice Party has also been formed, the conductor being Mr. Lewis W. Evans; secretary, Mr. A. Hum- phreys; chairman of party. Mr. Wm. J. Price, and treasurer, Mr. J. Tit- ley. On Sunday evening a Mixed Choir was formed at the Tabernacle Chapel. Mr. John Edwin Jones was appointed conductor, and Mr Griffith Owen secretary. FEDERATION MEETING. — On Wednesday evening a well-attended meeting of workmen was held at the Lesser Hall, under the presidency of Mr. Thomas K. Da 1 les. supported by Councillor Chas. Maddox, secre- tary, and Mr. Geo. Evans, treasur- er. The latter gave a report of the Cardiff Conference. The question of non-unionism at the colliery was dis- cussed, and arrangements made to deal with it. A discussion alsol ensued on the question of profiteer- ing, and it was resolved that a Vigilance Committee he set up with a view of attending to local over- charges. Messrs. John Howe and T. H,)ii-eii., re-,ipi-,oilited on the committee of the local lodge. SICK I ND.—A general meeting of members of the Colliery Sick Fund Society was held on Thursday even- ing at the Lesser Hall. Mr. J. Brixev presided, supported by Mr. John T. Bevan, secretary, and Mr. J. Stephens, treasurer. The secretary read the balance sheet for the half year. and it was adopted. The meeting confirmed the action of the committeee in reducing the death claims to soldiers and sailors from 1: 4 t o t Mr. Emiyn Powell was appointed auditor, with Mr.v\V. T. Hllmphres for the ensuing year, and the following were appointed on the committee: Messrs. T. Howe, 1. Howells, J. Howells, Daniel Jones, Arthur Turner, J. Williams (Graig), Ernest Rees. Jack Thomas and J. Davies. PRESENTATION MEETING. O11 Wednesday evening, at the Jriiction Hotel, a presentation meet- ing was held, when Mr. and Mrs. Reuben were presented on the occasion of their departure to Wes- ton. Mr. Webb has been a contrac- tor at Abercynon for years, and is very well known. After partaking of a sumptuous supper a musical pro- gramme was gone through. Mr. G. F. LIvesey, M.E., presided, and ad- dresses were given by Messrs. Wm. Lewis, F. Bailey and A. Churchill. Musical item- were contributed bv Mrs. D. Powell, Madam K. Ellis, Messrs. D. J. Powell, Emiyn Powell, Zeph. Holder and T. Powell. Mr. Beddoe presented Mr. Webb with a gold watch, suitably inscribed, and Atrs. Jones, Junction Hotel, pre- sented Mrs. Webb with a gold hanglp. Mr.andMrs.ebbsnit- a,,|WftYWi iv>. Un >uiiuaK af ternoon, at the Tabernacle W elsli C.M. Chapel certificates were pre- sented to the successful candidates in the C.M. East Glam. Scripture Examination, and for memorising the preparatory lessons. The following received certificates; D. Nesbert Price, Richard D. Ebenezer. W. Pierce Williams. Herbert Jones, John Rhys Hughes, Willie Morgan, John H. Evans, Olive Phillips, Danny Phillips. Rhianydd Phillips, Testvii Phillips. Olwen Ann Thomas, Sarah Catherine Evans, Henry Sel- Nx-yll Price, .J.1. Humphreys. Owen Morris, Phi fin Morris, Cwilym Jones, Bronw en. Jenkius, E. M. 1 -lv' -is Jones, T'l. -Jones-, Mrs. Thomas (Gwvnfa), 'Maggie Jones, Maggie Williams, Mary Hannah Brown, Katy Humphreys. Trefor Jones, Jen- nje Howells, Willie Hughes Jones, Laura Jones and Myfanwy Jones. ANNIVERSARY. The Sunday School anniversary servjees of Moriah English Baptist Church were held on Sunday.' The meetings were presided over by Mrs. Phillip Gwil- lim (morning). Toni (afternoon), Phillip Gwillim (evening). Hecitations were given by the following scholars: Dorcas Locks, Gwladys Richards, Alice Evans, Lizzie Evans, Olwen Howe, Edna L. James. Hilda Gardner, Lily Bell, Bertha Da vies, Reggie Forbes, I Sarah Evans. Winnie Eley, Ernest Parry, Alice Davies, Gomer Davies, iNI3,1.a Pugh, Ciril Young, Olive Rees, Victor Williams. Hugh Rees, Ruby Ellis, Phyllis Wiltshire. Doris Jones, Evelyn Cory. Bertie Field, Olwen James, Irene James, Gwen Berry- man, Cecilia Berryman. A dialogue was given by diaries Wiltshire and hlwvn James. Solos were rendered by Misses Violet Leyshon, Gertie Kettle, Evelyn Cory, May Lewis, and a duet by Marshall and Merlyn Lewis. Special liymns and anthems were rendered by the choir under the conductorship of Mr. Thos. Thomas. The organist was Mr. illiam Thomas, F.V.C.M. PENTECOSTAL SERVICES. On Wednesday last special services were held at Calfaria Welsh B. Chapel (kindly lent) in connection with the Apostolic Church. The speakers were Pastors D. P. Williams, Peny- groes; Thpmas Jones, Llwynhendy, and W- Jtines Williams, Penygroes. The meetings were conducted b- Mr. W. T. Evans, Pontypriad, evangelist. A baptismal service was also held, when 17 persons were baptised. THE WAR. Private Edward Edwards, Stephens Terrace, is home on leave from Rhyl, where he is stationed with the Reserved Training Corps.—Pte. W. H. Amos, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Amos, Cardiff Road, returned to his depot on Satur- day. He belongs to the Royal Welch Fusiliers, and he is stationed at Liverpool.—Private T. J. Jone?, son of Mr. ami Mrs. Daniel Jones, Aber- cynon Road, is home from Yorkshire, where he is attached to the 3rd Welsh Regiment.—Private Glyn. Davies, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Davies, Meifod House, and Private John Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Jones, Ynysmeurig Road, are home over the week-end from Kinmel Park.—On Thursday Private E. O. Evans, son of Mr. and Mrs, John Evans, 44 Greenfield Street, returned after being home from the firing line in France. He joined in January, 1915. and is attached to the 17th Welsh Regiment. INTERMENT. On Saturday afternoon the remains of the late Mr. Evan Rees Evans, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rees Evans, Greenfield Street, were interred at Pant Ceme- tery, Dowlais. Deceased was only 26 years of age, and had been ailing for the past eight years, prior to which he was employed at the Dow- lais-Cardiff Colliery. He had taken to painting during his illness, and his pictures are a credit to ;Ill amateur artist. He had gone to Dowlais to visit relatives a fortnight ago; was taken very ill, and died there early on Tuesday, June 26th. The Rev. Mr. Matthews, Pendarren, officiated at the funeral, and the chief mourners present were:—First coach, Mr. and Mrs. Rees Evans, father and mother; Mr. and Mrs. David John Evans, brother; Mr. Bryn Evans, brother; Mr. David Evans and Miss Jennie Evans, Ken- fig Hill, uncle and cousin; 21lli coach, Mr. and Mrs. E. Lloyd. Dowlais, uncle and aunt; Mr. and Mrs. J. Burns, uncle and aunt, Mertliyr; Miss C. Lloyd, Mr. David Lloyd, Dowlais, cousins; 3rd coach. Mrs. M. Lloyd, Dowlais, aunt; Mr. .and Mrs. D. J. Burns, Dowlais; Mr. S. Blackwell; Mrs. C. Thomas. Mr. Cs. T. Burns, Merthyr, cousins; 4th coach. Miss L. M. Burns, Mr. T. Burns, Merthyr, cousins; Mr. and Mrs. W. Davies. Abercwmboi, uncle and aunt; Mr. Eddie Jeffreys, Aber- cwmboi, cousin; 5th coach, Mr. D. W. Thomas, Merthyr; Mr. David Morgan, Mr. Walter Morgan and Mr. W. George, Abercwmboi. cousins; 6th coach, Mrs. E. Edwards. Mrs. J. P. Evans, Mrs. J. Evans, Miss Overton, Miss Blodwen Edwards. Miss Janet Pulsford, Abercynon. Wreaths were given as follows: — (1) leather and mother, Brinley and Celia; (2) David John and Bessie; (3) Uncle and aunt, James Burns and cousins; (4) Blodwen and Janet; (5) Mrs. E. Edwards and Mrs. J. Evans. Abercynon; (6) Mr. and Mrs. J-. Evans, Troedpennar, --t)ercynon; (7) Mrs. Martin and Miss Overton. Abercynon (8) Neighbours of Green- field, Abercynon.

ABERDARE POLICE COURT. Wednesday, July 4th. Before Messrs. R. A. Griffith (Stipen- diary), D. P. Davies, L. N. Wil- liams, J. H. Powell, and F. W. Mander Abcraman Assauit. —Mrs. Shell, Aberaman, and her two daughters, Jane Neale and Alice Neale, were summoned by a young woman named Catherine L. Roberts, Gianeynon Terrace, Aberaman, for assault. Nir W. T. Howell appeared for complain- ant, who said that on Thursday, June 28, she had been to Aberdare for sugar. She was carrying 91bs. of sugar home, and on the way she and her companion, Harriet Crosby, met the defendant Mrs. Shell. Har- riet accidentally 'bumped' against Mrs. Shell, who said "You awkward b- Later Mrs. Shell and her two daughters went to Gianeynon Ter- race and met Catherine L. Roberts, and seriously assaulted her until she vas unconscious.—Harriet Crosby, Mrs. M. A. Roberts, Mrs. Evans, 16 Glancvnon Terrace, and Mrs. Mary Greenhalgh, 15 Gianeynon Terrace, were called for complainant, and Mrs. Naomi Jones for the defence.— Mrs. Shell was fined 20s., and the other two women 10s. each. They were also bound over to keep the peace. D esortion. -Elizabeth Harvey, 24 Albert Street, Aberdare, summoned her husband for desertion. Airs. Harvey said she had been married 15 years. There was one child de- pendent. Her husband left her three weeks ago. There was no quarrel, and they were out for a walk the dav previous. Two days after he deserted her she went in search of him and found him in Pontiottyn living with a bad woman. She asked him to come back and he replied he was going to remain there. He was a colliery haulier, and earned £3 per veek.—Defendant said he was wil- iiiig to maintain his wife and child. He did not want to go back.—Sti- pendiary: Why? Defendant: 1 don't get fair play. On one occasion when sue came in she assumed a lighting attitude towards me. She has told the neighbours she would rather be without me. Stipendiary: So you don't want to go back to her?-Defendant: Not just yet, sir. (Laughter.)—An order of 20s. a week was made. Abernant Ejectment. Mr. W. Thomas, on behalf of W. H. Harries, 12 Windsor Terrace, Abernant, ap- plied for an ejectment order against Mrs. Margaret Devonald, 1 Engin- eers Row, Abernant. Mr. J. D. Thomas represented the tenant. Harries said he bought the house in February, 191G, with the object ot going to live in it. The rent was 14s. 6d. per lunar month. He told Mrs. Devonald last year that he did not want her to leave while her hus- band was ill. Mr. Devonald died a few months ago, and as he (appli- cant) lived in apartments and was married, he wished to obtain the house for himself. Mrs. Devonald lived in the house alone. She had 2 sons in the Army.—Mr J. D. Thomas 1aised several technical objections.— The Bench made an order of eject- ment, but not to be enforced until .another application is made to the Court. Cwmbach Ejectment.—Theophilus Jones, Arnold Street, Mountain Ash, represented by Mr. W. Thomas .sought an ejectment order against his brother, Dd. John Jones, Canal Row, Cwmbach, for whom Mr. A. J. Prosser appeared. Applicant said he worked at Lletty Shenkin and wished to live in the house referred to. There was a piece of land at- tached to the house, which was not tilled, but which he wished to be cul- tivated. Cross-examined by Mr. Prosser, applicant repudiated the suggestion that he had been on un- friendly terms with his brother since he bought the house in question 7 years ago. He admitted, however, that his brother did not speak to him. It was not true to suggest that he wanted the house "as an act of having his own back." So far as he was concerned, there was no rivalry between them. He had not paid the income-tax in respect of the house because he thought he had been overcharged. He went to see the surveyor of taxes, but, in the meantime, the collector had levied on the tenant (meaning his brother), who paid the tax, which he returned' to him.—Applicant's wife gave evi- dence, and Richard Jones, solicitor's clerk, spoke to serving the notice on the defendant, who while witness was proceeding to read it, threat- ened "to punch his head." — Ulti- mately the Stipendiary remarked that the Bench had no hesitation in making the order asked for. Refusing to Pay.—Tom Rees, 32 Brynmair Road, Cwmaman, was summoned for refusing to pay his fare on a tramcar. Mr. W. R. Morgan, clerk to the Council, prose- cuted. Watkin Morgan, tramway conductor, said that on Wednesday, June 6th, his bus was proceeding to Cwmaman. The defendant left the I far in Brynmair Road, and witness followed and asked him for his fare. Defendant refused, and also refused to pay when the driver approached him.—A. G. Harris, driver, and '1. H. Jones traffic inspector, gave evi- dence.—Defendant was not present in Court, and a fine of 20s. was im- posed. Mystery of a Horse.—W. O'Brien, of no fixed abode, was brought up in custody charged with stealing a horse and cart, china and 10s. in cash, the property of Noah Godgen, ti marine store, dealer. Godgen said he lent the prisoner the horse and cart, etc., to go out collecting rags. Prisoner iias, supposed to bring the articles back and report at night. Prisoner did not return. The cart and harness had been found, but the horse had disappeared, somewhere. The horse was worth E22. Super. Rees said that the mountains had been searched and no trace of the horse could be found.—Prisoner was remanded for a week. Prisoner: Can I have bail, sir?—Clerk: Tell us where the horse is, and then we'll talk to you of bail. Stole a Watch.—Dd. Rees Lynch, 47 Glamorgan Street, Aberaman, was brought up for stealing a watch, value 4s. 6d.-Frank Gentle said he worked at the Cwmneol Colliery, and on June 27th he missed the watch, which had been placed in his waistcoat pocket. The waistcoat was hanging on a post. Defendant worked close by. When witness missed the watch he questioned pris- oner, who denied all knowledge of same. A few days later he admitted the theft and said he had sold it.- Richard Evans, Corwen Villa, Aber- aman, said that on June 29th he was in Servini's shop, where he met de- fendant, who offered him the watch for 2s. 6d. Ultimately witness bought it for 2s.—P.C. Morgan de- posed to arresting defendant 011 Sun- day. When charged with the theft he replied: "I took the watch and sold it." Defendant was bound over in the sum of tlO to come up for judgment when called upon. indecent As.,ault.-NViii. George Simon, 19 years of age, of 11 Cer- dinen Terrace, Cwmbach, was charg- ed with indecently assaulting a little girl named Gwennie Mary Gardner, 8 years of age. The little girl, who cried while giving evidence, said she lived in 8 Cerdiiien Terrace, and while playing in her own house de- fendant asked her to come to his house. She did so. There was no one in the house except defendant. She then explained what happened. -The child's mother gave evidence. —P.C. George deposed to arresting prisoner. In reply to the charge he said Something came over me as if 1 was mad."—Prisoner refused to plead either guilty or not guilty, and said he would prefer not saying any- thing.—He was sentenced to two months hard labour. Drunk.—Alfred John (Jubilee Road) was fined 12s. On Sunday. Giovanni Bracchi, who did not appear, was fined 5s. for Sunday trading. Stray Horse.—Summoned for al- lowing a horse to stray, Thomas Dix explained that the animal must have broken loose during the night. Fined 5s. Plate Obscured.-P.C. Bird told the court that Wm. Thomas (who did not appear) had the identifica- t:on plate of his car covered while driving through Aberdare recently. --A similar charge was made against Bertha Parfitt, who said tha was quite an accident." Each of them was fined 6s. Gaming.-Tliomas Dally, James Dally, John Dally, and Thomas Ed- wards were summoned for playing cards on a tip at Abernant. P.C. Moire said that he saw the defend- ants (of whom James Dally was ab- sent on Wednesday) having a game of "banker." Witness picked up a pack of cards and one penny.— The defendants stoutly denied the charge. James Dally was fined 8s., and each of the other three having to pay 6s.

ABERCWMBOI MAN KILLER INQUEST. On Friday morning, at Mountain Ash, Mr. R. J. Rhys conducted an inquiry touching the death of Maurice Victor Phillips, Duffryn Lodge, Abercwmboi.—Philip Phelan, Troedyrhiw Road, Mountain Ash, brother-in-law of deceased, identified, and stated that deceased was 33 years of age; was married, and was em- ployed by Messrs. Nixon as an engine- shunter. On the flay of the accident deceased was working overtime.— Daniel Bailey, engine-driver, stated that the last he saw of Philip was when he left the engine to let down a waggon to the weighing-machine. His back was to the waggon, and the brake had been raised clear up.- D. J. Lewis, mechanic, produced the plan of the siding. The space between the waggon and the wall where de- ceased was caught was only nine inches.—Replying to the Coroner, I witness said that there would be no difficulty in making the space wider. —Wm. Be van, collier, deposed that he found Phillips pinned between the waggon and the wall.-Arthur W. Weeks also assisted in getting him from there. It took fully an hour to get Phillips from the position they found him in.—The jury returned a verdict of "Acci- dental death," and recommended that alterations be made so as to ensure safety in shunting operations.

LOCAL MEMS. BY MEMO. By a majority the local magistrates on Wednesday decided to re-affirm their decision to attach a condition to Cinema licences preventing children unaccompanied by parents to remain in any place of amusement after seven p.m., and preventing them to remain under any circum- stances after nine p.m. There was a very good attendance of magistrates, nine being present, including three members of the Aberdare Council and one member of the Mountain Ash Council. Col. Morgan, who presided, was careful to explain that the decision was arrived at by a majority. The action of the magistrates savours strongly of a narrow, bigoted spirit, and the workmen of Aber- cynon would be well advised to prosecute the question once more to the High Court, to see whether steh conditions can be laid down. qhe wives of well-to-do people have twir maids and nurse-maids to attend to their children, while they (the' wi\es) with their husbands go to partis, suppers, theatres, balls, etc. Pit the workmen's wives, who have to attend to their household duties as well as nurse the children, have 10 alternative but take their children with them to the Cinema. We hear a great deal of the unenvi- able state of affairs under whi«h we should live if Germany were vf- torious in this war. If the Germai autocratic spirit would inflict sub blows on our individual liberty £ these magistrates did last week, ve can understand why Great Britain s prepared to fight till the last man art the last shilling are gone, rather thfii yield and live in subjection to tie Central Powers.

MOUNT MAN FATALLY INJURED. A sad accident betel Mr. Davit Ward, Napier SiTreet, Mountain Ash oil Tuesday evening, resulting 111 hi, death at the Cottage Hospital at 11 o'clock, shortly after he was taker there. About 8.30 the driver of brewers' dray met with an accident in Commercial Street, Mountnu Ash. Mr. Ward rendered first aid and placed the man in the dray, He then drove the brewers1 dray towards Aberaman. When go- ing down the. steep from the P.D. Bridge -the horse took fright, and Ward was thrown to the ground. The wheel of the dray passed over his body. Mr. Ward was 48 years of age, and busied his wife a few months ago.

Up & Down theivailey. ABERDARE. DON'T delay, but call at JAY. CHURCH PARADE. On Sun- day morning the 2nd Battalion, Glamorgan Volunteer Regiment, B Company, had a parade to the English Wesleyan Chapel under the command of Lieuts. Cox and Collette. The Rev. S. Harper conducted the service, and preached an appropri- ate sermon. The battalion was headed by the Town Band. CYMRODORION. — On Saturday the annual outing of the local Cymro- dorion took place. They journeyed to Rhigos, and thence to Glyneithinog, the birthplace of Thomas Llewelyn. Rev. W. Davies, M.A., Bethania, gave an excellent address on "Thomas Llewelyn." An interesting discussion followed, in which the President (Mr. D. Richards), Rev. D. Bassett, Coun- cillor George Powell, and Mr. John Griffiths took part. G.W.R. TEMPERANCE UNION.— The monthly meeting was held on Sunday., The chairman was My. Wilkin^. A Bible reading was given by Mr. Branton. Solos were ren- dered by Miss Eccles and Miss Griffiths. Duets by the Misses Griffiths and Mrs. Hunt and Mrs. Shackles. A mouth organ solo was given by Mr. Thornhill. Recitations were given by Miss Collins, Miss Houlett, and Miss Cox. The meeting was well attended. PRESENTATION. Private Bur- ford, 9 Harlech Place, was the re- cipient of a present at the Morning Star last week. Mr. Rees Davies occupied the chair, and the presenta- tion was made by the host.. Private Burford returned on Wednesday. PRISONER OF WAR. A letter has been received by Mr. John Lene- han (president of the Catholic Young Men's Society) from Corporal Beads, Royal Irish Regiment, a form- er member, who is now a prisoner of war in Gussen, Germany. Corporal Beads acknowledges presents from the Society, and from Drivers P. Harrington, A.S.C., F. Sullivan, R.A., W. Brough, A.S.C., Private G. Hughes, Grenadier Guards, and Sea- man D. Callaghaif, Royal'Navy.

CODREAMAN. DON'T delay, but call at JAY. PRANCE WILLIAMS' Sale. 1,500 real bargains. SALEM (B.). — The Rev. E. Egryn Davies, Briton Ferry, has accepted an invitation to become pastor of Salem. He will commence on Sunday, August 12th. Mr. Davies has mi i- istered at Briton Ferry for eight years. He is an excellent preacher and a zealous Temperance advocate. MILITARY MEDAL. Mrs. Hancock, 33 New Street, Godre- amaii, has received a letter from the Commanding Officer that her hus- band, Private David Hancock, 10tb South AVales Borderers, has been awarded the Military MEdal f. 1 rescuing a stretcher-bearer unuc heavy fire. The officer added that this was not the first brave deed, Private Hancock had performed. The officer* and his comrades of i lie regiment were all proud of fiis bravery. In civil life Private Han- cock was employed as a miner at the P.D. Fforchneol Colliery.

YNYSYBWL. a j)lh\' i uut call at Al. WEDDP" A pretty wedding was solemnised at Baptist Church. Pembroke Dock. on June 20th. The contracting parties were Sergt J. R. Evans, R.A.M.C., of the Mili- tary Hospital, Pembroke Dock, a native of Ynysybwl, and eldest son of Mrs. Lewis, '118 Robert Street, and Miss Lizzie Beasley, Llanynon House. Pembroke Dock. The bride was given away bv her brother, Mr. R. Beaslev, Pembroke, and Mr. Ewarf Lewis acted as best man. whilst Miss Lily Sudbury and Miss May Beasley were in attendance as bridesmaids. OBITUARY. The interment of Gwyneth May, the six-vear-old child of Mr and Mrs Charles Dearson. 7 Glynmynach Street, took place yi, Friday last at the local Cemetei-t. The chief mourners were: Messrs. Charles Dearson, father; Thomas G. Dearson and John Morgan, grand- fathers; Messrs. John E. Morgan. Abel Morgan. Gomer Morgan. Setli Morgan, B. Morgan, Ernest Dearson. William T. Dearson. The Rev. J. M. Elias, A.T.S., officiated. Much sym- pathy is felt with the bereaved family. THE QUARTERLY MEETINS of Zion English Baptist Church took pidee on Sunday. The morning, after- noon and evening services were pre- sided over by Mr. Willifim Woosnam, the Sunday School superintendent. In the morning service the following took part:—Psalm, Mrs. Thomas. Recitations by Sarah Parker, John Bright, Har<^d W'oosnam, Nellie Emery, May Parker, William Jordan. David Redwood, Annie Short, Beatie M. Hill, Johnnie Williams, WillTe Hale, Edna Blackburn, Hilda Wright. Solos by William George Price, H. Wilding, Luther Jones Thomas Watkins. Olive Griffiths. Quartette by H. Wilding and friends. Afternoon programme: Recitations, Annie Short, Rowena Davies, Hilda Watkins. Doris Price. Willie Thomas. Nellie Thomas. Nettie Hadley, Elsie Adams, Lewis Wright. Solos, Elsie Watkins, Elsie Humphries, Harry Evans, Annie Redwood, Hector Williams, Annie Watkins and Miss Alice Woosnam. Duet by Misses Annie and Elsie Watkins. Double quartette, H. Wild- ing and friends. Quartette by K. Williams and friends. Choruses by the Ladies' Choir and Mrs. J. M. Elias and boys. Evening meeting: Recitations. Annie Redwood, Miss Ball, Beatio M. Hill, Nellie Emery. Agnes Hopkins, Nellie Jarman, Elsie Drew. Liliftn Jarman, William Jor- dan, Elsie Beavan, Richard Woos- nam, Beatie Williams, Mrs. Thomas. Annie Clements. Solos, M. L. Pritchard, Harry Evans, Mrs. G. Gittings, Mrs. Davies, John C. Powell; Miss Edith Hughes. Dialogue, Mrs. Elias and girls. Choruses, Ladies' Choir and Male Voice Party. 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.