The Aberdare Leader

Up & Down the Valley HIRWAIN. J.i1 6 easy payment system is easy far you. THE LEADER REPRESENTATIVE for Hirwain is Mr. G. 0. Jones, 30 Bag- Ian Terrace, to whom reports, notices of forth-coming meetings, advertisements, etc., should be sent. HAVE YOU CALLED at Hill's Court Room, Aberdare, to select your furni- ture for your new home? Great Bargains at lowest possible prices. Cash or Easy Terms. Hills, Court Room, Aber- dare. BENEFIT MATCH. The football benefit match, Cardiff City Ladies A.F.C. versus Hirwain Athletic, has yielded a sum of Jc41 2s. 6d. On Saturday last. at the Cardiff Arms Hotel, the beneficiaries, Messrs. Morgan Jones, Ivy Cottages, and Arthur Grant, were handed sums of J220 lis. 3d. each, by Captain Harry 1'ariey. The recipients expressed their thanks to the Athletic Club, patrons, and support- ers for their kindness. Musical items were rendered, Mr. W. H. Southall, pre- siding. HNTERTAINMENT.—A most success- ful entertainment was held at Bethel (C.M.) Vestry on Monday evening, under the presidency of Miss Jennet Davies. Despite the Had weather there was a good attendance, the programme ar- ranged by the Young People's Society consisting of the following items:—Ad- dress by Chairman; recitation, Miss M. Adams; dialogue, Ronald Llewelyn and T. E. Winter; solo, Mr. J. J. Jenkins; recitation, Miss M. J. Rees; solo, Nurse Enid Jenkins, London; recitation, Mr. Rees Thomas; address, Rev. D. Teify Bavies; solos, Mrs. Walters, Messrs. Timothy Davies, Theophilus Evans, Tom C. Walters, E. W. Bevan, Rev. D. T. Davies. The 'usual vote of thanks was accorded by Messrs Rees Thomas and Timothy Davies. Bethel Y.P.S. has a strong programme for the winter .session. FOOTBALL.—The Coronation Juniors added another victory to their unblem- ished record by defeating Cwmaman Globe A.F.C. on Saturday last to the tune of 3 goals to love. The team was as follows:—W. Poar; J. Hopkins, H. Evans; ..J. Lewis, B. Thomas, F. Maull; W. T. Edwards. W. Cox, C. Lewis, G. Tniker, G wily in Williams. The victors played a fast and scientific game, and completely nonplussed the play of their ■opponents. There are good prospects of this junior eleven topping the league table. Coronation Seniors played a drawn game with Aberdare Y.M.C.A. at Aberdare. The local lads were menaced with rough tactics by the Darians, one of the players, W. T. James, having to -obtain medical attendance.—The cup tie, Bedlinog v Hirwain Athletic, was post- poned, the appointed referee not making an appearance. A good gate was missed.

CWMDARE. .IA Y'8 easy payment «ysi <m is easy for you. THE LEADER REPRESENTATIVE for Cwmdare is' M, r., W. H. Templeman, 1 Gospel Hall Terrace, Gadlys, to whom re port s> notices of forthcoming meet- ings, advertisements, etc., should be sent. PULPITS.—At Gobaith (C.M.) Chapel on Sunday the preacher was Mr. Rupert Morgan, a student at Cardiff College.— At Elim (Cong.) the Rev. John Richards, Bethel, officiated. APPOlNTMENT-^Mr Jenkin Thomas, King Street, has been appointed under- manager of the Four Feet. New Drift, Nantmelyn. WHIST DRIVE.—On Thursday even- ing at the Council Schools an enjoyable whist drive and dance was held. The prize-winners were Mies Evanp, Aber- aman, and Mr. W. Butt. A large num- ber attended.

LLWYPCOED. LET JAY supply you on their easy payment system. HOREB. At the thanksgiving ser- vices at Horeb on Sunday week, a col- lection was made in aid of the poor. Air. Wm. Lewis (Eryr Llwyd), rendered solos. CONDOLENCE.—At the Horeb United (Choir practice on Sunday e\enir:g, a vote iof condolence with Messrs..Loin Morris ;and Phillip Jones in their recent sad be- reavements, was passed. MEMORIAL SCHEME. A meeting m connection with the above was held on Tuesday evening, when satisfactory pro- gress was reported by the collectors. M r Hy. Jones, M.E., presided.. ST. JAMES'.—Last Wednesday even- ing a lantern lecture entitled "The life ■of Our Lord" was given by Mr DAVU Morgans, Cwmdare. Hit lanteinists were Messrs Tom Davies, Arthur Cro-s, flnd Evan Edwards, and the accompan- ist, Miss E. M. Davies. FOOTBALL.—Liwytlcoed -iuinon, Abernant ii. Saturday at AH-jimn. and won to the turn1 of H—2, Dan Joints doing the hat trick for Llwydcoed. The team was: -John Davies; George Lloyd and Hughie John; D. F. Burton, Stanley Evans and John James; 1. II. Parry, Dan James, D. E. Evans,, J. T. James, and G. T. Evans GENERAL HOSPITAL. A general meeting of the workmen employed at the Dullas Colliery was held on Tuesday evening at Soar Vestry, to discuss the question of increasing the General Hos- pital contribution from ld. to 3d. per week. After hearing an address by Coun- cillor E. Stonelake, the meeting resolved to increase the contribution to 3d. as from the first eek in January.

ABERDARE. JAY'S furniture is worth putting in your best rooms. WHY suffer the torments of indiges- tion and liver troubles, when a single bottle of Emrys Evans' Digestive Juice vill relieve yon. FURNITURE, FURNITURE.—Hill's Court Room, Aberdare, are now selling; at the lowest possible prices for Cash 1 or Easy Terms. Hills, Hills, Hills, Court Room, Aberdare.. ST. ELVAN'S. — On Sunday morning the Canticles were chanted. The Rev. J. A. Lewis, B.A., vicar, officiated, and de- livered an inspiring sermon. Evensong was conducted by the Revs. G. J. Pritch- ard and J. L. Phillips. CONFIRMATION. On Thursday evening the annual confirmation service was conducted by the Lord Bishop of Llandaff. Preceding the sacred rite, Dr. Hughes delivered a kalpful address to the candidates, about 90 in number. The Vjcar took part in the service, and the offertory was given to the mission work of the church overseas. PERSONAL. Dr. J. Glannant Mor- gan, son of Mr. J. Afanydd Morgan,, Aberdare, is on a visit -to Aberdare. He has been for the last 8 years pastor of a prosperous church ia the United States, where his services as minister are deep- ly appreciated- Prior to emigrating to America he was minister of Canaan Con- gregational Church, Miskin. Last Sun- day he preached at Providence Congre- gational Church, Mountain Ash. CYMltODORlON.—-This society has of late made a new" departure .by giv- ing a prize to a scholar of the Aber- dare County Schools who gets. the highest number of marks in Welsh at the Central Welsh Board Examination. The prize for the first time was won by a student of the Girls' County | School, Miss Huldah C. Bassett, daughter of the Rev. D. Bassett, Gad- lys, obtaining the highest number of marks in- distinction. It is also credit- able to the school that the above young lady came second in Welsh throughout the whole of Wales in the said examination. We wish h«r every success in her career at the University College, Cardiff. 'CARMEL (B.)—Camiel English Bap- tist M.I. Class held its first meeting on Thursday, when the president, the Rev. W. G. Watkins, gave a recital of Lewis Carrol's "Alice in Woaderland." The chair was occupied by Miss B. M. Fran- of the author. A duet was given by MiViolet J'ones and Florrie Owen, and also by Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Phelps. Mr. Watkins, with his wonderful mem- ory-, and impersonations of the different characters of the book, and also the sing- ing gave quite a treat to all present, from the youngest to the oldest. It is hoped that the enthusiasm shown so far will continue, so that a good session may be assured. OBITUARY.—On Wednesday last Mrs Burrell, 20 Bute Street, passed away j after a short illness. The interment took place on Monday at the Aberdare Ceme- tery. The mourners were: Philip, W ll- lie and Cyril, sons; Mrs. Burrell, mother-in-law; Mr. F. Heale, Bristol, brother; Mrs. Mogg, sister-in-law; Mr. and Mrs. P. Burrell, Messrs. J W. Bur- rell, rnd WT. Rees, Mrs. Jones, Tails Well, cousins; Mrs Hewston,' Ponty- pool. niece; Mrs Palmer and Miss Jones. The first part of the Buiial Service was held at eC. Elvan's Church, where the liymn, "Let saSnte o* earth" was sung. The Rev. G. J. Pritchard officiated. The bearers were Messrs. E. Jones, R, Wil lianis, S. Lawrence, H. A. Owen, T. Davies, and F. Smith. At the graveside the hymn "Lead kindly light" was sung. The late Mrs. Burrell was a Cliurch- woman, and a member of the Mothers' I Guild. She would be 56' years of age on Monday—the day of ker" burial. The undertaker was Mr. T. Peters, 18 Bute Street, Aberd&re.

ABERNANT. .rAY.s furniture is worth putting iu your best rooms. DO YOU ever feel down in the mouth? Depend upon it, it arises from stomach troubles. Try Emrys Evans' Digestive Juice-a certain cure. OBITUARY. The remains of Mr. David James, 8 Agents Row, who passed away recently, were interred in the Aberdare Cemetery- on W'edno ;J.ay last TlieN mourners wore: -Ist ('( i; L li, Mrs. James, widow; Mrs. Matthews, Mrs. Edwards, Bargoed, sisters; Mrs. Rees, Aberdare, and Mrs. Chapman, Ys- tradgynlais, sisters-in-law; Mrs. D. W. Rees, and May Rees, nieces; 2nd coach, Rev. R. H. Davies, Cwmbach; Mrs. Dd. Wm. Jones, Mrs. 13. Griffiths, Cwmbach, Mrs. A. Griffiths, Cvvmgwrach, Miss A. G. Matthews, Bargoed, and Mrs M. Rees, Aberdare, nieces; 3rd coach, Miss M. G. Stanford, Penrhiwceiber, Mrs. M. Jones, Penrhiwe-oiber, Mr&. K. J. Jones, Ystrad- gvnlais, Mrs."Tom Rees, Hafod, nieces; itiss Ruth John, Hafod, and Mrs Parkei- and Pontypridd. Walking behind i the heai-se were Messrs. Arthur Mat- thews, Bargoed, William Rees, Aberdare, Rees Chapman. Ystradgynlais, John Morris, Glyn Neath, Win. Christopher, I Penrhiwceiber, brothers-in-law; James Alfred, David Arthur, and Cecil Mat- thews, nephews: David Jones, Cwmbach, Dd. Wm. Rees, Y'stradgyn- lais, Tom Rees, Hafod, Tom Rees, Aber- dare, Tom Griffiths, and' Dd. Morris, Glyn Neath, Nimrorl Jones, Ystradgyn- lai-5, David .t. Jones, Penrhiwceiber,

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ABERAMAN. j WHY NOT BUY your Furniture direct ,from the Makers? Hills, Court Room, Aberuare, The Cheapest Place in Wales, are now selling at the lowest possible prices for Cash or Easy Terms. | Hills, Court Room, Aberdare, for Fur- niture. THE LEADER REPRESENTATIVE for Aberaman is Mr. H. 1. Milson, 7 < Cynoii Street,'to whom reports, notices of forthcoming meetings, advertise- ments, etc., should be sent. YOU will be pleased after calling at JAY'S. COMPETITIVE. At Siloa School- room, Ynyslwyd, on Monday, a com- petitive meeting was held, presided over by the Rev. D. Silyn Evans. The music adjudicator was Mr. W. Lewis, Cwm- dare; literary, Mr. W. J. Harries. Chil- dren's solo, 8 competitors, "Yr hen wr mwyn," 1 Nancy Rodgeman, Henry St.. Recitation, under 14, 8 competitors, 1 Phyllis Davies; 2 Delwyn Evans. Im- promptu reading, under 14, 7 competit- ors, Nellie Williams. Humorous story (5), best Mr. W. R. Evans. Singing hymn tune, "Whitford," (7)\winner, Mrs W. R. Evans. Dialogue, "Is the world progressing or retrogressing," divided, Mr. W. R. Evans and friend, and Mr. D. Stephens and friend. The, accompanist was Mr. Dd. Erans. OBITUARY.—We regret to record the dtath of Mrs. Stephens, wife of Mr. H. Stephens, 10 George Street, painter, etc. which occurred on Monday week. She had suffered indifferent health for the last 2 years A native of Cornwall, she had lived in this district for about 25 years. She was 59 years of age, and leaves a husband, two. sons and a daughter. The funeral .(private) took place last Saturday, interment being at Aberdare Cemetery. The mourners were: Husband; James and Wilfred, sons; Messrs. Matthew Clements, Mus. Doc., (Cornwall, nephew; Harold Clements New Quay, nephew; R. E. Polglase, Pwllglas, Cornwall, brother-in-law. pnd Ernest Polglase, nephew. The bearers were Messrs. E. D. Lewis, W. J. Watts, ■; Geo. Moses, D. Waterman, Glyn Jonee, Arthur Williams, and Baker. The Rev. D. Rees, Beulah, officiated, and Mr. Gritton was the undertaker. Mr. Stephens and family wish to thank most sincerely all those who sent wreaths and letters of condolence. N.A.U.S.W. AND O.-At the New Inn Hotel, Pontypridd, on Thursday even- ing, a complimentary banquet was given in honour of Mr. D. J. Phillips, general manager of the Cwmbach Co-operative Society Limited, Aberaman. After dm- ner the chair was taken by Mr. J. H. Job, Cwmaman. Miss Amy Jenkins, Penrhiwceiber, rendered a solo. Mr. W. Thomas, Aberaman, sang the "Truni- peter." Mr. Arthur Hicks sang a hum- orous song. Miss Nellie Jones, CAvm. am an, then came forward with her pen- illion singing, the words having been specially prepared for the occasion. She was accompanied by Mr. Roger Thomas, Cwm man, on the harp. Miss Nancy Morris, Brooklyn, Aberaman, presented Mr. and Mrs. Phillips with a silver coffee service, suitably inscribed. The subsequent speakers included Messrs. H. Wdtkins, Mountain Ash; T. J. Lewis, Cwmbach; and T. Thomas, Aberaman.— Mr. Phillips suitably responded.—Mr. R. G. Jame," followed with a song, and IMr. Roger Thomas gave a harp solo. *The toast "The Trades Union Congress and the Labour Party" was proposed by Mr. D. E. Evans, Cwmbach. Solos were rendered by Miss A. Jenkins, Mr. R. G. James, and Mr* William Thomas, Aber- aman "The Visitors" was proposed by Air. T. J. Lcwi., Cwmbach. The pro- ceedings were brought to a close with the singing of "Hen Wlad fy Nhadflu," solo- ist. Miss N. Jones. Cwmaman. The ao- companists were Messrs. T. Morgan, Mountain Ash, and Percy Fryer, Pen- rhiweeiber. I

GOtlREAMAN. LET J.\Y supply you on their easy payment system. INTERMENT. — The remains of Frederick Wm. Jones, 16 Godreaman St., (jodrivuiian, were interred at Aberdare Cemetery on Wednesday, last week. De- ceased met with a fatal accident at Aber- aman Colliery on November 14th, an ac- count of which appeared in last week's Leader. He was single and 23 years of age, and was greatly liked by a large circle of friends. The funeral was for men only. The mourners were: Messrs. F. Jones, father; B. Jones and C. Jones, brothers; Gough Lloyd and W..1. James, friends. Bearers, Messrs. T. Lewis, F. Perrott, A. Phillips, P. In- gram, A. Palmer, and J. Pickering.. Floral tributes were received from:- Father mother and family; Jack and Bess, uncle and aunt; Dora, fiancee; T. Lewis and chums; J. Phillips and friends; Neighbours, Godreaman Street; A. Davies and chums; Fellow-workmen, Gelli Deg; Mr. and Mrs. F. Smith; Mr. and Mrs. Perrott and family; Mr. and Mrs. Rood; Jack and Albert Phillips; spravs from Mr. and Mrs. Webb; Mr. and Mrs. T. Williams; Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Thomas; Miss F. Hodges; and Mr. & Mrs. T. om,l(-y. Tlie Rev. Rhys Mor- ris, curate. Aberaman, officiated. The father, mother and family wish to thank very sincerely all those who sympath- ised with them, and who extended every help in their sad bereavement; also for the floral tributes received.

There is a danger that the rabies scare is upsetting people. Last week it was Reported that a cheese had been seen foaming at the mouth.

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David Morgan, Gadlys, Wm. Gwyn, Glyn Neath. Floral tributes were re- ceived from: (1) Bethesda Chapel, Aber- nant; (2) Mrs. M. Jones and Miss M. G. Stanford, nieces; (3) spray, Mrs. Ed- wards, Bargoed, sister. The bearers were Messrs. Tom Lloyd, David Bufton, Cwmbach, J. Barclay, W. Morgan, D. F. Forey, Dd. Evans, and T. Morgan Aber- nint. The Rev. R. H. Davies officiated.