The Aberdare Leader

All Candour. William Watley didn't beat about the bush at all when he was asked whether, as stated by P.C. Chubb, he was intoxicated in Victoria Square, Aberdare. He was fined 10s. So really acted Daviu John Jarman (penalty, l:?-.), and David Jarman and Frederick Strickland, each of whom was asked to pay 10s.

As the Constable Approached. Brinlcy James* who did not ap- pear, was summoned for using im- proper language in Victoria Squrtre; Aberdare. P.C. Evans was attract- ed by a crowd of people, with some of whom James was quarrelling. His attention was drawn to the ap- proach of the constable, whose pres- ence must have incited him to strong terms, as they were conveyed to the Bench on a slip of paper. The affair cost the defendant 10s.

I Animal Straying. nees Williams, of Abernant, did not attend to answer the summons against him for allowing two horses to stray. P.C. George came across the animals at Cwmbach. Fine, 5s. Nor tfid Martha Davies appear to defend herself against a summons which charged her with permitting some sheep to roam. P.C. Moire explained how he came across 20 sheep in some allotments at Aber- nant, and what damage they had caused in their wanderings. He saw Mrs Davies on the matter, and she told him that it was difficult to get wood wherewith to repair the hedges, which were, in a poor con- dition. She had to pay 5s.

His Military Service Stood Him Well. David Evans, a young fellow who appeared in a military uniform, was charged with assaulting P.C. Hen- nebury by kicking him whilst he was on the floor. The constable, whose right eye was bandaged as the result of an assault committed on him on the same occasion by another soldier, described the "row" which had caused him to interfere. In the melee, he fell, And, as he lay on the ground, the defendant kicked him. Evans denied the charge, but ad- mitted that he had struck the con- stable with his fist. Martha Jane Pike, a young girl, stated that she was on the scene of the "row," in which two other soldiers and the defendant were en- gaged against the constable. In the .scuffle P.C. Hennebury fell and she. saw the defendant kick him while he was on the ground. A let- ter dropped gut of the constable's pocket. Sh went to pick ic up, and, as she was trying to do so, the defendant struck her on the head and tore her coat. Evans advised her, in a language too expressive to be repeated, to go away. -William Ralph, a young soldier who was fined t3 10s. at the Moun- tain Ash Police Court last week for assaulting P.C. Beynon in connec-, tion .with the same disturbance as constituted the present proceedings, deposed that he was on the scene, and that the defendant never touch- ed P.C. Hennebury. It transpired that the defendant had seen 7 years' service, four of which were rendered in the present war. The Chairman: It is a very bad assault, and we are quite satisfied that the case has been thoroughly proved. If you had not served your country, we wonid send you to gaol without the option of a line. You must pay £ 3, or 21 days.

"Cuilty." David John Davies pleaded "guilty" that he was intoxicated at Hirwain. He had to pay 12s.

eg ===== ADJOURNED LICENSING SESSIONS. The police objectedtto the renewal of the licence of the Crawshays Arms, Hirwain, on the grounds of redundancy and not structurally adapted. Mr. T. W. Griffiths ap- peared for the owners. Inspector Dan Griffiths gave evidence and stated that it was an alehouse situ- ated in Kendon Court, and was back some 35 yards off High Street. It was a free house, having a six days' licence. The licensee was Sarah Ann Jones, whose husband was in South Afriea. There were five 'ic- fnsed houses within 200 yards. There were at Hirwain 14 licensed houses, 8 ale houses and 6 beer houses, or one to every 281 persons on the estimated population. Wit- ness was told by the tenant that a trade of about 2 to 3 barrels of beer was done weekly. In witness' opin- ion the house was not required, to meet, the wants of the neighbour- hood. Mr. Griffiths formalin- applied for the renewal of the licence.

THE FARMERS' ARMS. The licence of the Farmers' Aims, Hirwain, was also objected to on similar grounds.—Mr. T. W. Grif- fiths and Mr. W. Kenshole appeared for the tenant and lessors respect- ively.—Inspector Griffiths explained that it was a beer house. Thomas Williams had been the licensee since 1917. There were three licensed houses within 30 yards of this house, and in witness* opinion the house was not required. The barrelage was given as 3 per week.—There was application for the renewal of the licence.

King's Head, CacNys. I Objections on the grounds of re- dundancy were lodged by the police against the renewal of the licence of the King's Head, Gadlys. Mr. Lovat Fraser (instructed by Messrs. Morgan, Bruce, Nicholas and Porcher) appeared for the owners, the Rhondda Valley Brew- ery Company. Inspector Griffiths gave evidence, and emphasised that, in consequence of her husband serving with his Majesty's Forces, Mrs. Harriet Dovey had held the licence since February of last year. He said there ivere five licensed houses within 180 yards of this house. There was one house in that part of the district to every 597 persons. The average barrelage was returned at two per week. In his opinion, the house was not required to meet the wants of the neighbourhood. Cross-examined: The Dovey's had held the licence for five years. .John Howell was called for the Brewery Company, and emphasised that the barrelage for last year wis 83, and for 1914 was 163. Mr. Fraser submitted that it was an invidious distinction to single out this house, and it would have been fairer if the justices had had the five houses before them, as well as all the facts relating to them. If the present licence were refused, the Compensation would necessarily be heavy, because it would be based on the trade done during the period prior to the war. He formally -applied for the re- newal of the licence. After a brief retirement the Chair- man (Mr. D. P. Davies) announced that the justices were quite agreed in their decision to refer the three licenses objected to for compensa- tion.

ABERCYNON POLICE COURT. On Thursday, March (>, before Mr R. A. Griffith (Stipendiary) and Mr Bruce Jones. "I n His Own Interest," Thonias A. Spreadbury, 1 Bailey Street, Mis- kjn, was charged with a breach of the Coal Mines Act. Mr AVm. Ken- shole, Aberdare, appeared to prose- cute, and Mr. H. Leonard Porcher for the defence.—Albert Henry Wil- liams, manager of Glyn Gwyn Level, belonging to Messrs. Nixon's Col- liery Co., stated that defendant was a collier working there for the past 7 years. No safety lamps were n-ed. On Jan. 23rd a boy named W. T. Daniels was working with defendant in the Fort Dip. On that day an accident occurred. A small lamp slipped out of (loteii(laiit s cap into some powder that lie was carry- ing in his hand.—Cross-examined I-Oss-ex' The boy was badly burnt. The pro- ceedings were not taken with the idea of influencing any compensation action.—John Davies, 20 Arnold Street, Mountain Ash, stated that on Jan. 22nd he bored a shot-hole in the place that defendant was to fire the next day. Witness left in- structions on his curling box.—Wal- ter Morgan, 29 Dover Street, Moun- tain Ash, a clerk in. Messrs Nixon's employ, stated that lie was instruct- ed to enquire into the accident. On Jan. 21th, at 2 p.m., witness went to defendant's house :md satv him. He was downstairs and not in bed as had been suggested. Defendant told him that lie was ramming a hole with powder. In his left hand he had a ball of powder and in his cap his lamp. By lifting his head he struck the top, causing the lamp to fali. In his excitement he raised his left hand in a line with his face in order to save the lamp. The lamp caught the powder and caused him to be burnt. In his presence wit- nes made an entry of what he said. —Cross-examined: Defendant was burnt about the neck and arms. Witness didn't tell him about any police instructions. Defendant was not perfectly coherent, but witness took down what he said. Mr. Porcher, for the defendant, urged that it must be positively proved that the boy did take a light within 4 feet of the shot-hole. He didn't remember exactly what did happen, said Mr. Porcher, only up to a cer- tain point.—Defendant, in the box-, said that at o a.m. on the morning in question lie read Davies's in- structions to fire the hole. He went to get powder balls and brought eight to the hole. He would have used six to fire the hole. The last thing that witness remembered was putting a ball in the hole, and see- ing a flame. Witness did not re- member the witness Morgan coming to his house. He had been brought downstairs because of the pain not allowing him to rest in bed. The Stipendiary did not doubt Morgan's statement. That was confirmed by defendant himself. He was sorry to impose on this Ind. who had suffered so badly, a fine of 4()s. It had to be done not only in the in- terest of others but of himself as well. A Mixed Bag.—Wm. George, 93 Avondale Street, Ynysboeth, was charged with stealing a quantity of coal and wood, the property of Guest, Keen and Nettlefold.—P.C. Thomas Davies saw defendant with a bag containing wood and coal, value 6d., which he admitted having stolen. He also had some swedes, but the owner of those had left the district.—Fined 20s. or 7 days. Old Arrears.—An ejectment order was sought against S. Price, 6 Com- mercial Street. Matthewstown, by Frederick Hollyman on behalf of Mr Isaac George, Mountain Ash. There were arrears of rent, jEll 5s.-Sti- pendiary: These are old arrears and the Act does not allow you to turn them out for that. We'll adjourn the case for a month. No Satisfactory Grounds.—Mary J. Shearman, 27 High Street, Ynys- ybwl, sought an ejectment order against Edward Bennett, the tenant of her house, 25 High Street, Ynys- ybwl.-Mr. O. Davies, Pontypridd, appeared for applicant, and Mr. H. L. Porcher for the tenant.—Appli- cant required the house for her boys who had just returned from the front. "There are no satisfactory grounds for his application," said the Stipendiary; "no order."

■ ABERCWMBOI EISTEDDFOD. The Juvenile Eisteddfod held at the Workmen's Hall, Abercwmboi, on St. David's Day was a huge suc- cess. The hall was crowded. There were 75 entries all told, and the ad- judicators had a busy time of it. The conductor was Mr. W. Myrjldin Hicks. Mountain Ash. Adjudica- tors: Music, Mr. Philip Rees, A.C.; Recitations, .11;. W. Myrddin Hicks; Essays, Mr E. W. Thomas and Miss Maud Jones. Presidents, Rev. M. Jenkins and Dr. A. W. Owen, M.D. Secretaries, Messrs. Dan Thomas and John Lewis. Awards: Pianoforte solo, 1st, "Johnny," Mountain Ash; 2nd, "Florrie," Mountain Ash. Singing for children, "Dacw Gymru yn y Golwg," 1st, Bertha Williams, Abercynon; 2nd, Islwyn Morris, Mountain Ash. Penillion Singing for children, 1st, Mary Jane Mor- gan; 2nd, Ivor Evans, Abercwmboi. Champion solo for boy or girl under 16, divided between "Iris," Chin- aman, and Bertie Williams, Aber- cynon. Open solo for residents of Abercwmboi, Ap Morris. Open Recitation, Miss M. A. Williams, Aberdare; 2nd, Bella Jones, Aber- cwmboi. Recitation, own selection, "1st, Gomer Lewis; 2nd, Bronwen Thomas. Abercwmboi. Recitation, "Y Gath Lonydd," 1st, Bronwen Thomas; 2nd, W allace Evans, Aber- cwmboi. Essay, Miss Eileen Clarke. Translation, 1st, Miss Mary Jaiie. Morgan; 2nd, Irwen Thomas. Champion solo for adults, Madam A. Morton Thomas, Abercarn. Ju- venile Choir Competition, 1st, New- town Choir, conductor, Mr Llew Newman; 2nd, Mountain Ash Yotmg Choristers, conductor, Mr. Wm. Morris.

Up & Down the Valley. CWMDARE. YOU will b3 pleased after calling at JAY'S. OBITUARY. On Thursday last Mr. Griffith Thomas (Gutyn Hydref) passed away at 16 Broncynon Ter- race, at the honoured age of 78 years. The interment took place at St. Fagan's churchyard on Monday. The first part of the Burial Service was held in the church and was fully choral. The Rev. R. Jones, vicar, officiated. The lesson was read by the Rev. A. Wynne Thomas, L.D., vicar of Bisbopswood, near Ross, son of deceased. The hymn" J P-SU, lover of my soul" was sung. and as the cortege left the sacred edifice, the Dead March from Saul was played upon the organ by Mr. M. J. Davies. ■ The mourners were:—Rev. and Mrs. Hopkin Thomas, Mr. Griffith Chas. (Thomas, Alinsterloy, Air. and Mrs. T. J. Thomas, Minsterley, Rev. and Mrs. A. Wynne Thomas, Mrs. John Davies, Mr. and Mrs. David Mor- gan, Mr. and 11.fs. Hugh Evans, Mr. and 11r.s. John Morgan., Mr. and Mrs. Walter Morgan. Mr. John Evans, Forth, sons and daughters; Mr. William Thomas, brother, Aber- aman; Mr. and Mrs. v T. Richards, sister, Treorchy; Messrs. Ben Evans, Griff O. Morgan, David Culverhouse Morgan, Arthur Morgan, Griffith Evans, Tom Morgan, Daniel Evans, D. J. Luke, Alf Phillips, Morgan Williams, grand-sons; Rev. and Mrs. M. J. Thomas, Cwmaman, Mrs. S. J. Davies, Mr. and Mrs. Mathews, Mr. Davies, Llanharan. Mr. and Mrs R. Meredith, Mr Richards, .Tre- orchy, Messrs. W. J. Thomas, Aber- aman, J. B. Thomas, Femdale, A. Ruttley, Pentre, Pte Haydn Thomas. Cwmaman, Miss B. Davies, Mr. and Mrs. Morgan, Aberaman. nephews and nieces; Mrs. S. J. Lloyd, Mr. William Thomas, Mr. Evans, Car- diff, Messrs. Edwards Evans, Ponty- pridd, Tom Griffiths, and John Thomas, cousins. Wreaths were sent by:—(1) Family; (2) Win and Hugh, London; (3 and 4) Artizans of No. 1 Bwllfa Colliery; (5) Surface- men of No. 1 Bwllfa Colliery. Bear- ers, Messrs David Jones, Fred Mears, James Palmer, Thos. Rees Jones, John Davies, Evan Evans (leuan Glan Mellte). The late Mr. Thomas had been for many years head mech- anic at the Bwllfa Collieries. For the last few years lie had lived in re- tirement. He was of a merry dis- position, and was a poet and pen- illion singer of no mean ability. He and his friend, the late Eos Dar, Mardy, had often sang together. De- ceased was a Churchman and Con- servative.

ABERDARE. JAY'S easy payment system is easy for vou. ST. ELVAN'S. On Wednesday evening (Ash Wednesday), a Lenten service was held. The Vicar offici- ated and gave an address. OBITITAII,Y.-We regret to an- nounce the death of Mr Herbert Jenkins, 24 Monk Street. Aberdare, which took place on Wednesday morning, Feb. 26th, at the age of 72 years. The deceased had only been confined to bed the previous Friday owing to a severe attack of bronchitis. He was a native of Dryslwyn Carmarthenshire, but mi- grated when quite young to Mer- thyr, and afterwards to Aberdare. For several years he was a licensed victualler, having kept the Oak Inn, Carmarthen Arms and the Full Moon Inn respectively. He was also a keen gardener, and during the last few years gardening was his chief hobby. The interment took place on Monday, March 3rd, at the Aberdare Old Cemetery, when the Rev. T. Thomas B.A., Ynyslwyd, officiated. The Rev. Jas. Griffiths, Calvaria, was absent owing to indis- position. The mourners were :— Widow; Mr and Mrs D. S. Jones; Mr and Mrs Tom Evans, Mr anu Mrs D. C. Rees. Swansea Mr and Mrs E. Lewis (daughters and sons- in-law) Mi Sam J. Jenkins (son); Mr and Mrs Leonard Jenkins (son and daughter-in-law) Harry Jones (grandson) 1\1-r and Mrs Sam Hughes, Penygraig (brother and sister-in-law); Mrs D. Jenkins, Mer- thvr (sister-in-law); Messrs. tJ .n and Tommy Davies, Hirwain; David Jenkins, Troedyrhiw; Stanley Ed- wards, Trehafod; Evan Fisher, Mer- thyr (nephews); Mrs Isaac and Mrs Harriet Davies. Ferndale; Mrs. Nellie Davies. Troedyrhiw (nieces): Mr Wm. Benjamin, Abernant, and vlr David Evans, Gadlys (cousins). Bearers: Messrs. Wm. D. Llewellyn, Robert Walters, E. Robert Evans, Tom Bowen, John Hall, and Daniel Lewis. Mrs H. Darlington, Hocken- liuIl (daughter) and Mr Bertie Jones (grandson) were unable to attend owing to indisposition. Floral tri- butes were sent by: Widow and Children; David and Annie; and Mr. Charlie Oxenham.

ABERAMAN. JAY'S furniture is worth putting in vour best rooms. OBITUARY.—Mr. Wm. Griffiths, aged 73, late of Aberystwyth and Birkdale, Southport, died suddenly at his daughter's residence, 11 Aber- g-wawr Place, Aberaman, on Thurs. day, February 27th, and was in- terred at. the Aberdare Cemetery, on Tuesday, March 4th. The Rev. J. A. Lewis, Vicar of Aberdare, of- ficiated at the house and graveside. Flbral tributes were sent as follows: —Wreath from his wife and daugh- ter Edith. Birkdale: cross from daughter Nellie and family; wreath t from Mrs. Thos. Griffiths and fam- ily, Wayne Cottages; wreath from ¡ great-grand-Qhildren, Bixnic and baby boy Bradley; wreath from Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Anne Street, Gadlys; spray from Mr. and Mrs. Marshall, Abergwawr Place. INTERMENT. — Tuesday last saw the interment at the Aberdare Cemetery of one of the oldest natives of Aberaman, Mrs. Ann Walker, Davies Street. The de- ceased was the daughter of Mr. John and Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas, who came from Llantwit Fardre and Llancaiaeh, and was born in 11852. HOT- father, who held the position of secretary to the Ancient j Order of Foresters for many years, J came to Cwmba.ch as the representa- tive of the then Mr. Powell (founder of the Powell Dulfryn I Company), for the purpose of lay- ing down the machinery of the Old Powell's Pit on the. Canal Bank. Mrs. -Walker was of a retiring dis- position, and greatly respected. She leaves two brothers, Messrs. John* Thomas, of Pendoylan, and Thomas Thomas, of Pennsylvania; her husband one son, Mr. Tom Walker, headmaster of St. Fagan's School; live daughters, Miss Eliza- beth Walker, of London Miss Cassio Walker, assistant mistress at i Aberaman Schools; Mrs. Annie Williams, B.A., wife of Mr. Tom Williams, Darranlas Schools, Mountain Ash Mrs. Emma Burrows, wife of Mr. W. H. Burrows, Tower Station, Cwmaman; Mrs. Alice Stubbs, wife of Mr.' E. Stubbs, of Cwmpennqr. The deceased was a faithful adherent of St. Margaret's Church and a member of the Mothers' Union. The mourners at the funeral included the following: First coach, Mr. E. Walker, hus- band; Misses E. and C. Walker, daughters: Mr. John Thomas, brother; Mr. T. Walker, son, and Mr. Robert Walker, grandson; 2nd coach, Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Eurrows, daughters and sons-in-law; last coaches, Messrs. C. Walker, Chester, brother-in-law George Usher, Harry Usher, George Usher (jun.), and Robert Usher, cousins; E. Stubbs and Luther Jones. The officiating minister was the Vicar of Aberaman. The coffin; which was of plain panelled oak with heavy brass furniture, was supplied by Mr. D. Collier, who undertook all arrangements. CONCERT. — On Sunday evening last a concert was held at the Grand Theatre under the auspices of the Aberdare Socialist Glee Party. The conductor was Mr. Gwilym Rees. The party was assisted by the following artistes:— Sopranos, Madame Evans-Webb and ATi ss I lily Watkins; tenor, Mr. Willio Davies; bass, Mr. Lewis Wil- liams: elocutionists, Mr. W. J. Harries and Miss Alice M. James; violinist, Mr. Wallace Cartwright, and the accompanist, MIts Mildred E. Stephens. The Rev. (Councillor) J T. Madoc Jeffreys presided over a vast audience. The programme was 1 as follows:—"I taba'n Salad," the < Party; solo, "Llam y Cariadau," Madam Evans-Webb recitations by Mr. W. J. Harries: solo, "Friend o' ] Mine," Mr. Willie Davies; solo, "Waltz Song," Miss Lily Watkins; recitation "Trouble in the Amen Corner," Miss A. M. James: solo, "Y Marchog," Mr. Lewis Williams; violin solos: (a) "Csardes Hun- garian Dance"; (b) "Nocturne," Mr. Wallace Cartwright; duet, "Tenor and Baritone," Messrs. W. Davies and L. Williams. "The People's Advent" and "The Tyrol," the Party. Solo. "Hear, ye Israel," Madam Evans-Webb. Recitation, "No Work," Miss Alice M. James. Solo, "The Inchcape Bell,' Mr Lewis Williams; solo, "One Fine Day," Miss Lily Watkins; recitation by Mr. W. J. Harries; solo, "Bedd Glyndwr," Mr. Willie Davies; violin solos: (a) "Zigernerweisen"; (b) "Barcarolle," Mr. Wallace Cart- wright; "Liberty," The Party. The party consisted of the following:— First tenors, Messrs. Syd Stephens, Willie Davies, A. Davies, David Jenkins, James PhilliDs, E. W. Davies, W. J. Williams and J). S. Evans second tenors, Messrs. John Davies, J. H. Williams, J. R. Wil- son, John Rees, Tom John, David Lloyd Morgan, W. J. Kellow first .bass, Messrs. Ben Davies, W. i. Harries Richard Morgan, David Llcyd, Joe Jonathan, Syd James; second bass, Messrs. W. J. Evans, Caleb Evans, J. T. Nornatfri, James Jones; Tom Roddick. The secretaries were Messrs. W. J. Evans and J. R. Wilson. The concert was a huge success, and reflects credit upon the conductor and party. The concert had been organised to pro- vide the General Hospital with a piano.

CWMAMAN. JAY'S furniture is worth putting in your best rooms. DEATH. On Sunday afternoon last, Air. Philip J. husband of Mrs. E. A. Rees, Glynhafod Street, passed away after a very brief ill- ness. Deceased, who was 35 years of age, had followed his occupation as smith at the Cwmaman Collieries, up to 3 days prior to his demise. He succumbed to an attack of pneu- monia. He Mas a faithful member oi Aloriah Aman {C.) Church. Gen- era 1 sympathy is extended to the widow and two daughters, as well as his father, Mr. Evan Rees, Bryn- hyfryd, and brothers. SUCIAL.—A merry throng gather- ed together on Friday evening at ho Church Hall, when the Boy Scouts of St. Joseph's Church were enter- tained to tea. The Vicar, Rev. 1. J. Williams, presided. Mrs. Weston and Mrs. liaison attended to the tables. Afterwards a very fine con- cert was given by the lads, and was much appreciated. Air G. Williams, addressing the boys, said he was very pleased to see the able way in which the Scoutmaster Weston) conducted the troupe. The boys gave a good exhibition ot signalling, which reflected credit on their in- structor (Mr. H. D. Hill). Prizes were distributed by the Vicar for the most regular attendance, the re- L'tpient- being Sidney Price Jones, David Richard Kaison. and F. W. Williams. The lads sang the Nat- iolliti Anthem. LECTURE AND RECITAL.—Tho fonrth lecture of the Y.M.C.A. ser- ies, held fortnightly at the Public Hall, took place on Thursday even- ing- last and took the form of a poetic, dramatic and humorous re- cital given by Prof. W* Miles. Lon- don. The chair was occupied by Mr R. 1:. Da,'i< M.E. Prof. Miles, who possesses great elocutionary powers delighted the audience with presentation:- of the following items:—"The Revenge," "Eating. --being a chapter from Jerome's "Idle thoughts of an Idle Fellow"; C'lias. Dicken>" Richard Double- dee," Skating Adventure." from "Pickwick Papers," "A toast to the Ladies at the Banquet in Lon- don, hqjd on the lfith anniversary: ot the Society for Distribution of Blankets." His shorter poems, which were recited with musical ac- companiment" on tlv. zither, includ- ed Lesfons from the Water Mill," Make new friends but keep the old," and "Not Understood." A vote of thanks to Prof. Miles for his splendid entertainment was pro- posed by All'. O. Llovd, and sec- onded by Air. T. 1. Lewis.

PENRHIWCEIBER. LET JAY supply you on their easy payment svstem. II ERA I ON (C.A1.)—The T. E. Davies, i'rethomas, Bed was, occu- pied the pulpit of the above church on Sunday last. DEATH.—We regret to announce the death of Mr. David Pritchard, butcher. Penrhiwceiber Road, which occurred on Sunday last. MEMORIAL SERVICE. A ser- vice in memory of the late Mr. Rees Richards, Station Terrace, was held at Carmel (Cong.) Chinch on Sunday last. 'lIw Rev. D. Davies, pastor, officiated. DISCHARGED. — Mr. Tom Ed- wards, 83 Glanlay Street, is dis- charged after having been wounded and gassed..Air Edwards' health has been impaired by much hard- ship avhile on service. His many friends wish him a speedy and com- plete recovery. Air. Handel Davies, Tanyrallt Villas, and Mr. Dan T. Jones, 12. Harris Terrace, have also been discharged. A CONCERT was held at the Workmen's Institute on Saturday last, under the auspices of the 'ocal Literary Society. Mr. Gwilym Jones, solicitor, Mountain Ash. proved an excellent chairman. Ifr. W. O. Jones (Eos y G;>gledd), and Mr. D. J. Thomas, harpist, Aber- wYllfi, gave a concert that was thor- aughly enjoyed by a large audience. The proceeds go to the King Ed ivard VIT. Hosnital, Cardiff. INTERMENT. — The funeral of the late Mr Daai»I Davies, 56 Har- ■•ourt Terrace, took place at the Vlaesyrari.t n Cemetry on Thursday last when the Rev. W. S Thomas. Jerusalem, officiated. The chief I mourners wers:—Wife; Mr. and Mrs. Davies, father and v'r Mr. and Airs. Roberts. Vale, parents-in-law, Mr. C "a,.r Davies, brother, Airs. Morris, j and Airs. John Williams, All'. J} Mrs. Gabriel Jone-, Mr. and Llew. Atorris, sisters and brotne in-law; Aliss Laura Davies, Mr. and Mrs. John Roberts, vj! thyr Vale, Air. and Airs. Sidney nett, Air. and Mrs. J. Jaynts tradmynach, brothers and sisters- law. n- OBITUARY. We regret to "'l nounce the death of Aliss Jones, which sad event took' place ^Sunday, February 23rd. Decea? was the youngest daughter of » and Airs Daniel Jones, Brynilar tage, Penrhiwceiber Road, and 17 years of age. She was highly pected. The funeral took place the Alaesvrarian Cemetery on 1st. The officiating ministers ^vel, the Revs. R. Gwmryn Jones and J; Evans, Bethel, Aliskin. The mourners were: Father and mot*el' Master James G. Jones, brothey Slisses Jennie and Blodwen JoiV" sisters; ALr."and Airs. J. D. sister and brother-in-law; M1'" Jones, London, aunt; Mr. D. J°nEj;' Abercwmboi, uncle; Misses M. Hopkins, Nora Lloyd, Doris Hd1' friends; Mr. and Mrs. J. Griffitl." unclfc and aunt; Mr. and Mrs. I Baker, London, cousins; Mr. Mrs D. Jones, Abercwmboi, cousin^' Mr. and Mrs. R. Jones, Air. and 1\1 r" R. Griffiths, and Miss L. Griffitll Mr. and Mrs. D. Jones, Alounta"1 Ash, uncle and aunt; Mr. and J. Hughes, Bargoed, cousins; 31 Davies, Cwmbach, Miss Et Cwmbach, cousins: Mr. G. Jonc"- Cwmbach, Mr. J. Jones, Porth, Mic" M. A. Jones, Porth, cousins; Mr. "i Griffiths, Ynyshir, uncle. Floral tributes were sent by:—(1) Harp- Dad, mam, sister and brother; (I wreath. Air. and Airs. J. D. Jonp: (3) spray, Peggie; (4) wreath. Unc!f and aunt, London; (5) wreath. I" tor Blod., Cousin Jennie, 11" and D. L. Davies, London; (I wreath, Cousins Tom and Sarah; wreath. Jack and Lily, and Aurd Sarah; (8) spray, Alice Bevan; (91 cross. Air. and Mrs. Johnson and family; (10) wreath, Aloriah (C.M-1 Sunday School; (11) wreath, Uncle and aunt, Waun Nany; (12) harp- Miss Hopkins and Mr. Davies; (13) cross, Willie and Doris; (14) wreat I' Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Richards; (1a) spray. Vivian Richards; (16) spray- Eddie Richards: (17) wreath. A) Hicks and family, and Selwyn; (IS) spray, Bettie Alorgan; (19) anchor. Doris and Alama; (20) spray, Noraii and family; (21) wreath, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and family, 111 rhiweeiber Road; (22) wreath, Air- and Airs. Thomas and family, nul St G. Stone, 118 Penrhiwceiber Road; (23) Air. and Airs. William- and family. Abercwmboi; (24 > Uncle,, aunt, and cousin, Abercwm- boi.

YNYSBOETH. DON'T delay, but call at JAY. EX-SERVICE [EN .-A branch of tho National Association of Dis- charged Sailors and Soldiers is about to lx- formed at Ynysboeth. When the inaugural meeting is announced it is to be hoped that there will lie a good muster. TABERNACLE (B.)-The Rev. J R. Davies commenced his mini si ry at tho above church on Sunday. It is interesting to note that this Mr. Davies' second period as pastor in this sphere, for he was the first minister of this church. PERS( )NAL.—'The numerous friends of Mr. R. D. Richards, one of the staff of the Mixed School, will be pleased, to hear that he has been mentioned in dispatches by General Marshall. Air. Richards is still in Mesopotamia, where lie has been en- gaged in the medical laboratories in connection with the R.A.AI.C He expects to be demobilised in the near future.

SUDDEN DEATH AT ABERDARE About 10 o'clock on Tuesday even- ing, whilst Aliss Elsie Winstone. daughter of 21th. and Mrs. W. Win- stone, 28 Bute Street. was walking down Alonk Street, she fell to t he ground and expired. Aliss Winstone was 20 years old.

CONSTABLE SUCCUMBS TO INFLUENZA. Yesterday (Thursday) morning, at Aberdare Police Station, P.C. Frank Williams passed away, a victim to influenza, which had developed into double pneumonia. He was 26 years of age, and had been in the Police Force tor 6 years, coming to Aber- dare from Mountain Ash only .'i weeks ago to take the place of Sergt. Owen Thomas in Super. office. He was a native of Matror. Monmouthshire.

ABERNANT INQUEST. Last week Air. R. J. Rhys held an inquest touching the death of Henrv Aloore (63), of 7 Forge Place. Aber- nant. Deceased, who was employed at River Level Colliery, sustained 111- ternal injuries owing 'to a horse fali- ing upon him, and died on Sundav night, February 16th. Evidence of identification was given by Bethuel Moore, son of deceased, and John Harries, fireman, gave an account oi the accident. A verdict of "Acci- dental death" was •returned. Printed &nd Published at their Printing Works, 19 Cardiff Street. Aberdare, in the County of Gla- morgan, by the Proorietors, w, Pngb and J. L. Rowlands.