The Aberdare Leader

Up & Down the Valley. MOUNTAIN ASH. N"1' delav, but call at JAY. J NEW TESTED SEEDS. Syden- am's Sound Sorts at Allen's Stores, ri'wd Crescent. ■ A J(.)eL¥ FINE look out. IF ,}; s a blue outlook vou want, S"ee ed Mac's permanent Navy Blue °'oths. s ^VALIDS. — Mr. Wm. Lewis 'riith, secretary of the Workmen s ^stitute, and Mr. Joseph Reynolds, 'eniist, are progressing satisfactor- ■\ alter serious illness. FUNERAL.—The funeral of Mr. n^lter Price, 8 Lowest Row, Cwm- l)punar, took place in Alaesyrarian ^'Qietery on Wednesday, Rev. J. LI. avios officiating. Deceased leaves j, widow and seven children. Mr. '/f^k Mills was the undertaker, t SIT ALT Y. — On Wednesday a I pj*l accident occurred in the Deep (,.lJ«'ryn Colliery. Mr. J. Andrew*, 7 ,.lihaul Terrace, Darran Las, was dead in the roadway, having 'gently been run down by a [P^.v jourfTey of trams. AKI.SH CHURCH. — Holy Corn- ('umon was celebrated at 8 and U 'I' in St. Margaret's Church. s„, Office for Communion was at the latter service. Evensong s conducted by the Vicar. Lenten lvioes commenced on Wednesday "Vrning, when Holy Eucharist wit. 'ebrated at 8 by Rev. J. LI. Croft. WeddIXG.—On Monday morning 'U. St. Margaret's Church, Mr. Danl. iiliams. Ivy Cottage, Newtown, 0.5?8 united in' holy matrimony to uss Laura Whit ton, Tandy, Ponty- "aith. The bride was beautifully 'tired and was given away by her s. cP-fathor, Mr. Geo. Hancock. Rev. Liewelvn Croft officiated. .AMICABLY. ARRANGED. — The Vlsmissal of naif a dozen men from -(*I> Duffryn Colliery last week ^lUsed a big upheaval in the dis- A mass meeting was held in Lesser Hall on Monday evening, °Tincillor W. Lam burn presiding. aPpily, the announcement to i-f ')t(*ss was that every tiling had been ''mioablv arranged. HOME FROAI FDF.N.—The r<>i- !(nving; soldiers have reached home '°m Mesopotamia: Alan Curnow, of Mr.John Curnow, Workmen's Jheatre; Jack Canton, son of Mr. Mrs. John Canton, Jeffreys St. ,'Opl..Tim Fryer, son of Mr. Geo. Campbell Terrace. SKITTLES.—The Napier's team, ?'t*-r a fairly consistent form, have Avon the Glamorgan League. hampioiship, which carries with it also the gold medals. There is Qiie J11 ore match to play, but that will ^ave no bearing on the destination (>y the cup, as the champions are a V"ur 3 points ahead. Mr. Owen J°seph, the captain, has played in •n^ry match. t, •'TJNERAL.—On Tuesday the mor- P remains of Mrs. Sarah Cole, wife r,t -Mr. Henry Geo. Cole, 50 Commer- ('lal Street, were interred in Ma*>s-, ■} arian cemetery, the Vicar offieiat- Deceased was 47 years of age. ho mourners were: Husband: Mrs. '•lizabeth Johnson. Miss Louisa (lole Geo. Cole, children; Mr. Wiu. A 0;h1, Mr. and Mrs. John Batten, 'v*- Mead, Clifford Mead, and Mr. iu"l Airs Wm. Hole. The undertaker '"as )1\ Frank Mills. T f'AK AND CWM FUND.—Mr. J(,ni Davies presided over the con- (p't at tlw Jeffreys Arms on TWs- V'V evening and was supported by ,'exsrs. John Ash ford and John l'Ii:us and a crowd of friends. ,s were made to Pte. ..tn .Jones, scarf pin; Pte. Harry Gorman, wallet; Pte. Wm. Dewey, Ij'Pe and pouch; S. Smith, wallet", Bennett, wallet. The music was i*l(,vi<]ed by Messrs. John Webber, ^Uti Fletcher, Evan Rees, Gen. 1 fithony, Wm. Alellish, and Oorpl. '•leAv..Jenkins. I RAD I:SMAN BE'RKAVEI>.—Ml- l;lll1;h Ellis (Asaph Glanffrwd). the |V('!1 know -choir conductor, has ^us- ^ined a severe loss in the desth oi V,Is. brother. Rev. Evan 1/odwirk who passed away last week hj 'di^anshii'e. at the ago •" The rev. gentleman was the ),1(,ar of Yseeiiio'j;. near Holywell, ^ortli Wales, and prior to that was incumbent oi Hettws Parish ^■'I'lreh, Abergele. Ills son, Sergt. ||ugli Lodwick Ellis, wiis k'nod m the war. Deceased, who was a j native of Machynlleth, was interred 1 at Gartheli, near Lampeter, last | Saturday. FUNERAL.—The interment of Mr j I\ W. Jenfter, G8 rThomas Street, took place in Maesyrarian cemetery on Saturday, Rev. Geo. Neighbour officiating. Deceased was 28 years J of age. The mourners were: Messrs I Geo. Jenner, brother; Frank Wil- liams, father-in-law; Gurney Lewis jand Albion Robert- brothers-in- law; Edward Williams and Tom I Roberts, uncles; Bert Smith, cousin; Alfred Beard and Fred Starr, I friends. The undertaker was Mr. Frank Mills.—On Sunday evening a memorial service was conducted by Mr. Neighbour at the Brotherhood Church, when fine tribute was paid to the life of the deceased. FUNERAL.—The interment of the remains of Mrs Rose Rowlands, wife of Mr. Harry Rowlands. 3 Victor Street, took place in Maesyrarian cemetery on Wednesday, Rev. J. LI. Croft officiating. Deceased was 33 years of age. The mourners were:- Husband; and Messrs David Davies, Albert Rowlands, Wm. Rowlands, brothers-in-law; John Chivers and Edward Chivers, Tonyrefail, 'and John John. Floral tributes were re- ceived from:—Husband, Raymond and Ada; Neighbours of Pamela Street; Neighbours of Eva and Vic- toria Streets; Mother and Florrie; Ada and David; Mr. and Mrs. Compton, Cardiff; Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Lewis, Cardiff; Mr. and Mrs. Hill, Cardiff; Mrs. Phillips and Mrs Osborne; Martha, Lizzie Louie, Gwawr, Sarah Ann and Mary. Mr. Frank Mills was the undertaker. INTERMENT.—Mr. Griff. Davies, Merthyr Tydfil, formerly resident in Mountain Ash, died last Friday af- ter a "hort illness. The remains were brought to Mountain Ash on Tuesday for interment. Deceased, who was the son of Mrs. ruary Davies, Glyn Gwyn Street, Miskin, one of the oldest inhabitants of the Mount, was formerly a fitter at Messrs. Nixon's Colliery. He left Mountain Ash about 18 years ago tor M erthyr, where he became a licensed victualler. He was one of Cambria's sweetest tenors, and his services were in great demand. He won numerous prizes, and eventually took his degree at the Royal Acad- emy of Music. He was always a welcome visitor and could easily be prevailed upon to entertain with his talented voioe. His favourite solos were My Pretty Jane" and How vain is man." FUNERAL.—The interment of the remains of Mr. Chas. Mortimer, ? Jeffrey* Street, took place in Maes- yrarian Cemetery on Saturday, Mr. Tom Narbett officiating. Deceased was 37 years of age. The mourners were: —The Widow; Mrs. Susie Mor- timer, mother; Elsie Mortimer. dunghter; Messrs W. A., Jesse and David Mortimer, Mr. and Mrs. David Mortimer, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Mortimer. Mrs. Pike, Mr. and Mrs. F. Mabbitt, and Miss Jenny Moi- timer, brothers and sisters; Mrs. Hughes and Mr. John Hughes, Mrs Rolls, mother-in-law; Mr. C. Davies, Aberamau. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rolls. sf Seven Sisters; Mr. Jones, and Mr and All- Wm. Jones. Tvlorstown, Mr. Dd. and Mr. Harry Peters, Mr A. Canning, and Mr Thos. Morgan. Messrs, Rees Harris. Pryce Howells. John Morris, Seth Phillips, W. Extanee, and their wives. Messrs Dd., Rd., and Ben Hughes. The funeral was furnished by Mr. Frank

PENRHIWCEIBER. DON'T delay, but call at JAY. HOPE (P.M.)—On Thursday last- a social tea. and thanksgiving service was held at the above church to celebrate the wiping off of the debt on the church. At the beginning of 1918 the debt stood at 1:112. The sum of was paid in March, 191S, and at the annual meeting of the trustees in February, 1919, it was decided to make a special effort to pay all the debt. The result was (hat the remainder, viz., £ 102. Avas cleared. The programme at the meeting was as follows: -A.rldre.:s. Rev. Arthur Watson; financial re- port, Mr. A. J. Hamblin; addresses by Messrs. A. E. Evans, J. Bunney, Ed. Wrench, S. Allen, and Thos Morgan. Solos were given by -Miss' C. Richardson. Mr..1. Bunney, Mr. and Mrs. S. Allen. fn(I Miss Elsie Evans. Recitations by Eor. A. Wat- son and Clarence Evans. Mr George Price, conductor of the church choir, arranged the programme, and Air. Charles Bunney organist.

ABERCYNON. DON'T delar. but call at JAY. AT A MEETING of the Horticul- tural and Allotments Association held id the Lesser Hall on Wednes- day, Mr. J. If. Jenkins, Organiser of the Agricultural Organizing Society, delivered au AddAv; on the objects of tba Hociftty. FREE CHURCHES—At a meeting of delegates from the local churches on Sunday it was decided to discon- tinue the united Cymanfa Ganu which for some years past has been held on Christmas Dhy. The Treas- urer reported a sum of JS11 in hand and it was agreed to hand this oyer to the treasurer of the local IViti- Memorial Fund. SERVICES# — Revs. J. Phillips, Mountain Ash, and D. Silyn Evans, Aberdare, were ihe preachers at pecial services held at Bethania on Sunday and Monday. The musical portion of the services, including a violijil solo, was conducted by Mr. James Griffiths, Brithdil-, until lately a member d Bethania. EPIDEMIC. — At the request of the local Council the churches in the neighbourhood have decided to close the junior sections of the Sun- day schools as well as the Band of Hope. It is also announced that. until further orders, children under 14 will not be admitted to the Cine- mas in the locality. ENGLISH CONG—Mr. G. Jones led Thursday's meeting of the Christian Endeavour, and Miss Nancy Morgan read the lesson. A missionary paper, entitled "The homes of Tiulia" was read by Mr. Idris Jenkins, and was much appre- ciated. Recitations were given bv I Miss Minnie Roberts and Mr Arthu.r I Jenkins; solos by Mrs. Fred Rad- ford and Mr. William Edwards, and an interesting missionary dialogue by -Misses Doris Jones, Iris James, Lilian Jones, Nest a Milts, and iel James. CONCERT. A concert was held at Calfaria Vestry on. Monday even- ing1 in aid of the Soldiers and Sail- ors Comforts Fund, Mr. Evan How- ells in the chair. Solos were ren- dered by Miss Betty HOAVCIIS, Messrs Jonathan Lewis, Evan T. Lloyd, D. J. Harris, and John Morgan; recita- tions by Madame M. II. Howell- Davies, Miss Gwladys Williams, and Mr. David Davies; penillion singing by Mr. E. T. Lloyd, who' also sang a duet with Mr. J. Morgan, and a. trio with Messrs. Morgan ajid Lewis. lr. David Evans gave an address on "Yr Iaitli Gyniraeg." Messrs. W. J. Davies and D. D. Davies pro- posed thanks. PARISH OF ABERCYNON. On Sunday last the 12th anniversary of I the consecration of the Parish Church was held. The Rev. J. Wil- liams, L.D., Ynysvbwl, preached at I all the services.—On Monday even- ing a pancake tea and social evening was spent, Avhen a goodly number attended. The following rendered service:— Madames Ellis Jones, W. Evans, 7>irchgrove. Rodenhurst, Hughes, Ebbsworth, the Misses Gladvs Jones, W. Evans, A. John. Edna Evans, Eunice and -Jennie Edna Evans, Eunice all(I Jones, and R. Davies, whilst Messrs. E. W. Rees, W. Morgan, T. J. Wil- liams Captain Hudson, C.A., gave assistance. The Vicar thanked all who helped to make the undertaking a success. CALFARIA M.I.S.—At Thursday's meeting, presided over by Mr. David D. Davies, the question Are Cinemas justified ?" was discussed. The subject was opened by Mr. TolU Meredith, and the following also spoke: —Mesdames W..Griffiths and Lewis, Rev. E. E. Rees, and Messrs Stanley Meredith, W. James HOAVCII, -T. O. Davies, Evan T. Lloyd. Emlyn Jones, and Moses Meredith. On the negative the deteriorat- ing- influence of the pictures shown, the darkness, and the poor ventila- tion of the buildings were emphas- ised, while those who spoke on the .positive side pointed out the vast educational advantages and its value in mission held, Avhere the language difficulty prevajjs, it being stated that the Cinema speaks a universal language. The negative side carried by the narrow majority of two votes in a well attended meeting. ST. DAVID'S DAY.The national festival was celebrated on Friday evening by the Calfaria M.I.S., when a delightful social evening was spent, the Re A*. E. E. Rees presiding. The programme included collective singing of Welsh airs. various com- petitions, games. 5and refreshments. The folloAving were the prize-win- ners: -Best rendering of Welsh air, Miss Mary Jane Jones. Impromptu speech, 1 Miss L. J. Williams; 2 Mr iS'tanlley Meredith. Unpunctuatec! paragraph, Miss Lizzie Lloyd. Best story, Mr. J. O. Davies, who also read topical verses. Solution of magic square, Mr David lnic-liolas. The following ladies arranged the refreshments:—Mrs. J. O. Davies, Misses L. LloyjL L. J. Williams. L A. Davies, Lizzie Ann EvaUA, and Cissie Davies. Rev. E. E. Rees and Mr. W. James Howell acted as ad- judicators. Air. ETan T. Lloyd and Miss Lizzie Llo-d gave penillion singing. The singing of "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau." led by Air. Joe Lewis, completed the programme. EISTEDDFOD—The third' annual eisteddfod was held at Mount Zion, Co Glancynon, on St. David's Day. The president was r. J. Owen Jones, M.E., Mountain Ash, and the con- duct or Rev. J. Phillips, who also ad- judicated the recitations. Air. Wm. iivans, Treharris, was the music ad- judicator, and Miss Esther Scott was the accompanist. The following were the prize-winners:—Juvenile Choir, 1 Mountain Ash Junior Choristers (conductor, Mr W. Morris); 2 New- town (conductor, Mr. W. Newman). Champion solo, Miss Nancy Bevan, Portli. Novice male solo, Mr. Wm. Lewis, Nelson. Novice female solo, Miss Iilodwen Owen, Quaker's Yard. Novice solo, "My Son," Mrs. Hughes, Abercynon. SoTo for chil- dren under 13, 1 R. E. Samuel, Pen- rliiwceiber; 2 Queeny Fudge, Aber- cynon. Solo for children under 16, Gitllitiit little Wales," 1 R. E. Wil- liams; 2 Meirion Williams, both of Penrhiwceiber. Open recitation.. Y Groes Ddu." Madame Curtis, Peny- darren. Recitation for children un- der 16, Aluriel Curtis, Penydarren. Recit-ation for children under 11, Bonnie Edwards. Abercynon. The officers of the committee. ,were:- Chairman, Air. W. O. Thomas; treasurer, Air W. R. LeAvis; and sec- retaries. John Scott and Daniel Rogers. NATIONAL FESTIVAL. This was celebrated on Monday at Tab- ernacle by a social tea. and concert. The" following assisted' in various ways:—Alessrs E. Gladstone Hum- phreys, W. \ViHiams,\Eielid. Evans, W. 0. Williams, E. T. Davies, Prosser, and Charles Williams, Ales- dames E. T. Davies, W. E. Thomas, J. James, H. Jones, and Pierce Wil- liams, Misses Lewis, Elsie Davies, Lizzie Al. Davies. Al. J. Thomas, Winnie Francis, Polly Morgan, Hy- lene Al. Price, Katy Humphreys, Jennie Evans, Lizzie A. Howells, Janet Williams, Afrina Ebenezer, Myfamvy Humphreys, Katy Jones, Esther Al. Davies, Alary Brown, Catherine Edwards, Alaggie James, and Mesdames W. Williams, W. -1. Humphreys, and Bob Roberts. The •llrogrannue included recitations by Aliss Alary Brown. Air. John R. Hughes, and Air. Edward Francis; solos by Miss James, Miss A. Eben- ezer, Miss Alary Davies, Air. uan Williams, and Air. Harry Jones; duetts by Alessrs E. Francis and J. Edwin Jones, and Alessrs Evan Davies and H. Jones; a quartette by Air. Richard Jones and party; pen- illion singing by Air. Harry Wil- liams and Mr. E. R. Edwards, who were both accompanied on the harp 1 by Aliss Esther Scott. Bardic ad- dresses by Alessrs David Humphreys, Edward Francis, D. W. Jones, Dan Humphreys, and W. Ellis Thomas. Air. W. T. Humphreys was the pian- ist. Alessrs W. O. Thomas, Hugh l'ugh, Robert Roberts, Ieuan Davies, and Hugh Jones also helped with the arrangements. WORKMEN'S AAIBULANCE CAR A general meeting of workmen was held at the Lesser Hall on Thursday to consider the report of the motor ambulance scheme, Air. H. Evans presiding. The Secretary, Councillor Charles Aladdox, gave a detailed report of the scheme and the completion of payment for the car. Great satisfaction was expressed that such an excellent ambulance car had beon purchased for the pur- pose of removing injured workmen to their homes. The financial re- port, showing a substantial sum in hand, was given by Air. T. Brixey, treasurer, and was accepted. A dis- cussion took place as to the future management of the car. The fol- lowing committee was elected for the purpose: -Mp5srs. H. Evans, chair- man; Councillor C. Aladdox. secre- tary; T. Brixey, treasurer; C.,Greg- ory, G. Griffiths, J. Jones, R. E. Ed- wards, and six representatives from the Sick Fund. Alessrs. W. Jenkins and f. Evans were elected auditors. AlORIAH.—A social and meat tea was held in Moriah Vestry on Thursday, to welcome the soldiers connected with the church and con- gregation. The room was gaily dec- orated. The tray-holders and assist- ants were Alesdames Henley, Caveley, Kettle, Stephens, Gibbon, and Alisses Emery, James, Davies, Gardiner, Bessie Davies, K. Williams, Stephens, Jones, Lewis and Evans. Tea broAvor, Mrs. Jackson; carvers. Mrs. O. G. Beddoe and Mrs. Aliller. At the concert, solos were rendered by Alessrs. Tom Humphreys, Emrys Dd. Lethbridge, Stanley Lister, Tom Williams; and reeitzi- tions by Miss Audrey Bailey and Mr William Watts. Verges in honour of the boys were read bv Air. Tom Humphreys, and short addresses of welcome delivered by the pastor. Rev. D. G. Miller, and Air. iienry Wiltshire. Oil behalf of the soldiers Messrs Henry Davies and William 'atts expressed their thanks for the sincerity and warmth" of the Avel- come. The Pastor, and Messrs Ed- die Gibbon, Walter Jackson and W. G. Gwillim were responsible for the arrangements.

I ABERDARE CHAMBER OF TRADE. DISTRICT COUNCIL CANDIDATES INTERVIEWED. A special meeting was held at Miles's Restaurant on Wednesday evening, March 5th, Mr. M. Watkins presiding, to hear the views of pros- pective District Council candidates. Mr. Griffith T. Davies, solicitor, was the first to address the meeting. He complimented the Chamber on the work they had performed, which had been to the advantage of the dis- trict. Ho had decided to offer him- self as a candidate for the Town Ward. Hitherto he had not con- tested any election because he did not care to oppose a sitting member. He felt it his duty now to offer him- self, because there were vacancies. One vacancy was caused by the re- tirement of his father. With regard to his views on various subjects, he wished them to regard him as a Pro- gressive. Alany matters needed at- tention, and whatever was under- taken slymld be carried out with strict economy. He was a native of the town and fairly conversant with the needs of the district, and he would be pleased to consult the wishes of the Chamber whenever questions of importance arose. Many weighty subjects would soon come forward on the Council. There was Housing, for instance. This was a very important matter. Then there was the question of erecting a Free Library building, and the condition of the roads was appalling. He was of opinion that the county sbould'¡ be forced to do something in the lat- ter matter. Our roads in Aber- aman, and the pavements especially, were in a disgraceful state. lie I thanked the Chamber for this op- portunity of expressing his views, and hoped he would receive their support. Air. D. P. Jones, butter merchant, Avas the next speaker, and referring to his work on the Guardians, he remarked that he had carried out his duties faithfully. Housing was a burning question, and should re- ceive very careful consideration. The Council were going to build houses in different parts of the district, and this would mean that new roads would have to be constructed to the new streets. Referring to the tram- way system. Air. Jones thought the railless section was a failure and should be abolished. He believed in a system of rails—rails to Abernant. Cwmdare. etc. With regard to edu- cation, they were aware that n, new Education Act provided for middle schools, for the benefit of young people 14—18 years of age. At present education administration was in the hands of three different bodies — Education Committee, County School Governors, and Even- ing Classes Committee. He was in favour of unifying control, and hav- ing one body responsible for the whole, Air. R. L. Berry, the other pros- pective candidate, said he was going to stand as an independent- candi- date. He did not believe that any section of the community should have a representative. The District Council should be composed of men who represented the people in their entirety and the man who lived in a cottage should have equal re- presentation with the wealthy mine- OAvner. He had already fought some elections, and had served on the Council for a period. While a Coun- cillor he always stood for everything which appeared to him to be in the interest of the toAvn. He fought for a Tramway system, Avhich paved the AY ay for the subsequent Tramway Act. A Fire Brigade was formed while he was on the Council, and had done useful work. He was thor- oughly progressive, and what he had done Avhile a member had not been undone since. For some years now he had been asked to contest an election, but he had refused because he had to look after his own busi- ness. Now, however, he felt it his duty to devote part of his time to public work if the electors cared to elect him. Coming to the question of Housing, Air. Berry said he fav- oured a scheme whereby every man should be his own landlord. That would give a person a stakE. in the district. Mr. Berry dealt with the high rates of the district, and in- stanced n shop in Commercial Street. In 1905 the rates paid per annum Avere ^635 2s. 8d., and now they were £ 43 16s. 8d. A person who invested £ 500 in War Bonds received X25 per annum, less income tax. but the man, who owned a < £ .">00 house had to pay t27 out annually in rates, tax and ground rent. There was sore need of a reform in our rating sys- tem. Several questions were asked by various members, and answered by the candidates. Air. D. Tyssul Davies referred to Air. Berry's remarks on Housing, and added that Avhile he (Mr. Berry) criticised the Government scheme, he had omitted to show a better way. Half a million houses were needed, and the cost to build same would be from 109 per cent. to 150 per cent. higher than what it Avas in pre-Avar times. WTho could afford to provide that need? It was clear the private speculator could not, therefore they must look to the State to come to the rescue. Families, be they thrifty or unthrifty, must be pro- vided with a home, and it was the duty of the State to solve the diffi- culty. While he (Mr. Davies) kept an open mind to criticise the details of the Government scheme, he was at a loss, so far, to find any better one. Mr. Berry replied to the criticism, and said that one.way would be for the Government to advance money to a person who already had a little money by him. The three candidates having re- ti the Chairman invited discus- sion. Eventually the meeting re- solved that as a body they could not see their way to nominate any one of the candidates.

j ABERDARE. GWYL DEWI SANT. On Mon- day evening at Calvaria Hall, the annual St. David's festival concert was held. Mr. G. W. Fletcher pre- sided, and made a few well-cnosen remarks. The juvenile choir, under the baton of Mr. W. J. Pugh, ren- dered several Welsh airs. Recita- tions were given bv Nancy Thomas, lorwerth Davies, T. Roderick, Aer- wyn Thomas, W. Richards. Gwyn- eth Hopkins, Phyllis Roderick, Leon- ard Roderick, Mariah Thomas, Doris EdAvaTds; solos by Gwyneth Davies, B. Edmund; duet by Merfyn Davies and Gwyneth Davies; soLo: Marv J. Davies; penillion singing by Olwen Druce, M. M. Davies, Gwyneth Davies, and Doris Edwards; solo and chorus, Alaldwvn Jones and party, Bardic effusions were read by Messrs D. Nevern Richards and John Lloyd (Myfyr Aleirion). the penillion being by the Pastor, Rev. J. Griffiths. WAR HEROES' CONCERT. There was a capital attendance at the usual evening concert held at the Palladium last Sunday in aid of this worthy fund. It is* a compli- ment fully deserved by the organiser, Mr. Dan EdAvards, that these concerts are well patronised. The artistes were: Soprano, Miss Jennie Bleasdale, London; con- tralto, Aliss G. Roberts, New Tre- degar; tenor. Air. Sidney Wilson, London bass, Air. Morgan Morgan, London. They were well received by an appreciative audience, and each one had to respond to many an encore. Professor Howells was the accompanist. The following three soldiers were each presented with the customary wallet and treasury note by Miss Bleasdale:- Private E. NVarntr, 8th Welsh Pioneer Battalion; Lance-corporal J. Alford, 3rd Londons Private H. Lewis, R.A.M.C. Next week Afr. Charles Tree will give a song-recital lecture.

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