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Cwmdare. When you want a drink have a good one. McLaren's Valento Wine, Iskey Stout, and Burdo ARE GOOD. For asthma, bronchitis, tight-chest, difficulty of breathing, try Emrys' Cough- I Ease. It cuts the phlegm and clears the tubes. MUSICAL.—Miss! Catherine Alice Wat- I kins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Watkins, Brecon House, Cwmdare, has gained a certificate with honours for pianoforte playing (primary grade) at the examina- tions held at Cardiff on the 21st Decem- ber under the auspices of the Victoria j College of Music, London. ENTERTAINMENT.-On Monday, at Nebo Vestry, a very interesting and in- structive lantern lecture was given by Mr H. H. Evans, M.E., on "A Trip to the Canary Islands." The lantern was mani- pulated by Messrs. Martin and Edgar Palmer. SHOOTING MATCH AT NANT- MELYN FARM.—First and second prizes were divided between Messrs. John Leech, Llwydcoed, and W. Jones, Hepstefechan. The third prize was divided between Messrs. Ranger and Lewis Walters, Trapper, Mr. J. Edwards, Penywain. Pigeon carriers, Messrs. Windsor Evans and James David. ST. LUKE'S CHURCH.—On Christmas morning a celebration of Holy Commun- ion took place. The Rev. T. W. Long, B.A., officiated. In the evening there was a service of song. Appended is the pro- gramme:—Overture, Mr. William M. Jones. Several carols by the Band of Nope Choir. Recit, Freddie Morris. Solo, "Mary Ann Jenkins. Recits, Sarah Mary Davies and Daniel Evans. Solo, William Handel Nicholas. Recit, Tommy Morgan. Solo, 'Gertie May Gwilym. Recits, Griffith Evans, Rachel Morris, Violet Nicholson, and William J. Davies. Solo, Hannah Jones. Recit, Annie Matilda Davies and Myfanwy Evans. Solo, Rachel Maria Davies. Recit, Tom- my Gwilym. Recit, George B. Morris. Anthem by the Church Choir, Deuwch, canwn i'r Arglwydd." The service was conducted by the Rev. Griffith Thomas, M.A., Vicar of Carmarthen, who gave a very appreciable address. Mr. Thomas lived at Bwllfa-road 24 years ago. He is one of the oldest members of St. Luke's Church. The success of the programme is due to Mr. Richard J. Lewis (con-" ductor) and Messrs. William J. Paul and Thomas J. Thomas (secretary and treas- urer). The accompanists were Messrs. Willie M. Jones, Lewis Jones, E. J. Evans, T. J. Evans, and D. W. Jenkins/ The singing was superb.

Llwydcoed. "LINSEED COMPOUND" with warm water is an excellent gargle for sore throat, Colds, Coughs, &c. When you want a drink have a good one. McLaren's Valento Wine, Iskey Stout, and Burdo ARE GOOD. ST. JAiNfES'S.-Special services were held at the above church on 'Christmas Day. A celebration of the Holy Com- munion took "place at 8 a.m. The cele- brant was Rev. T. W. Long, B.A. At 11 o'clock Mr. D. T. Jones preached. At the evening service, conducted by Mr. Jones, the anthems, Y LIu Nefol" and "Ring out, 0 Bells (Simpler) were sung. Mr. Joseph Thomas conducted the singing, and Mr. W. C. Griffiths was the organist. QUARTERLY MEETINGS.—On Sun- day the Sunday School quarterly meetings in connection with Horeb Chapel were held. The morning meeting was opened by Miss Annie Thomas and Mr. W. Hop- kins. The chair was occupied by Mr. Thomas Davies. The following contri- buted to the programme: —Recitations Joseph Griffiths, Trevor Griffiths, Evelyn Davies, Samuel Morgans, David T. Jones, Evan W. Griffiths, David Emlyn Evans, Annie Davies, May Evans, Nellie Grif- fiths, Nellie Roberts. Dialogue, Job Howells and Katie Griffiths. Solos: Ralph H. Harris, Samuel Morgans, Gwen Harris, Emrys Jones. Glee, Joseph Grif- fiths and friends. The afternoon meeting was presided over by Mr. Wm. Phillip Davies, and was opened by Miss Nellie Roberts and Mr. James Evans. Recita- tions were given by Evan W. Griffiths, Samuel Morgans, Job Howells, Tommy Griffiths, Annie Rees, Katie Griffiths, Lizzie G. Williams, M. J. Hopkins, Mag- gie Harris, Tommy Morgans, Gwen Har- ris, Nellie Roberts, and Annie Thomas. Solos by Mr. William Lewis and Mr. Ralph Harris. Glee, Mr. D. W. Jones' class. Duets, D. W. Jones and Annie Jones, L. Gwen Williams and friend, James and Morgans. The meeting was closed by Mr. John Griffiths. Mr. David Morgans presided over the evening meet- ing. Recitation by Johnny Richards. Solo, Jenkin George (Eos Llwyd). Recita- tion, Nellie Roberts. Solo, Annie Thomas. Recitation. Ralph H. Harris. Solo, jas. Beddoe. Recitation, Annie Jones. Duet, Mrs. E. H. Davies and Miss Annie Thomas. Dialogue, Jenkin Rees and friends. Quartette, James Beddoe and friends. Recitation, Gwilym Howells. Solo, William Mitchelmore. Recitation, J. Price. Solo, William Lewis. Recita- tion, Thomas James. Violin Solo, Willie Rees. Recitation, Mrs. Alaria Griffiths. Anthem by the choir. Glees were ren- dered by the choir, under the condin tor- ship of Mr, J. B. James. The pa t ->r. Rev. W. S. Davies, addressed the meeting, which was closed by Mr. John Jones. At each meeting the Band of Hope, under the conductorship of Mrs. E. H. Davies, rendered glees. The accompanists were Messrs. W. B. James, D. W. Jones, and Miss Amy Davies. Messrs. Gwilym Howells and W. Jones were the secre- taries.

Trecy'non. When you want a drink have a good I one. McLaren's Valento Wine, Iskey Stout, and Burdo ARE GOOD. A C.E. MEETING was held last Friday evening at Heolyfelin B. 7 < bo The chair was occupied. In 1 ws Samuel. A very interesting nitii was read by Mr. Willie Griffiths on Christ- mas Gifts." AT EBENEZER anniversary services were held on Christmas Day and Sunday. The preachers were Revs. Ben Davies, Panteg; H. M. Hughes, B.A., CardiS, and W. Oscar Owen, Cymmer. The organist was Mr. Isaac Lewis Davies. ST. FAGAN'S.-Special services were held at the above church on Christmas Day. Celebrations of the Holy Commun- ion were held at 6 and 8 a.m., the cele- brant being the Vicar. At 10 and 11 o'clock the pulpit was occupied by the Viclfl. and Rev. Griffith Thomas, M.A., Carmarthen. In the afternoon a chil- dren's service was held, conducted by the Vie,,i.r. Two services were held in the evening, the officiating clergy being Revs. "R Tnnoo onr! T W T ,rvn rr "R A PERFORMANCE.—On Christmas Day two splendid performances of the cantata, The Sherwood Co., Ltd., or Duty First, was given at the Public Hall by Soar I Baptist Choir, Llwydcoed, under the conductorship of Mr. William Evans. The chair was occupied by Mr. David Edwards, Bryngelly, and there was a good attendance at both meetings. Ap- pended is a list of the principal charac- teTs: -Robin Hood, Mr. Thomas Davies; Chinaman, Mr. John Hopkins; Admiral, Air. D. Rees Morgan; Sandy, Mr. James Evans; Pat, Mr. Thomas Demas; Rail- way Guard, Mr. Henry Burton; Jack Tar, Mr. D. J. Edwards; Red Riding Hood, Miss Rachel Mary Evans; Maid Marion, Madame Marv LI. Evans; Flora, Miss M. A. James; Kate Dalrynple, Madame S. P. Morgan; Witch, Miss Maggie Morris; Schoolgirl, Miss Martha Beddoe; Madge, fish girl, Miss Maud Powell. The accompanists were, Mrs. D. W. Price and Mr. E. T. Edwards, A.L.C'.M., Gadlys. The stage manager was Mr. William Evans (Meirionydd). The proceeds were in aid of the funds of Soar Chapel. Mr. D. Rees Morgan was secretary, and Mr.. John Hopkins treas- urer. BRYN SEION.—A competitive meeting was held at the above chapel on Christ- mas night. The chairman and conductor was the pastor, Rev. John Morgan. The adjudicators were: Music, Mr. D. Tawe Jones; recitations, Messrs. David Jenkins and E. Ll. Humphreys; drawing and writing, Mr. James Thomas; accompan- ists, Messrs. Thomas Davies and W. D. Williams. The secretary was Mr. Llew Williams, and the treasurer was Mr Grif- fith Williams. Awards:—Recitation for children under 10, Llewela Williams; re- citation for children under 15, Evan Parker; recitation, open, Mr. T. Parker; writing, for children under 12, William Davies; writing (school children), Thos. Davies; writing (non-scholars), Mr. T. Prosser; freehand drawing, Evan Parker. Drawing of Bryn Seion Chapel, Mr. Thos. Davies. Paraphrasing, Mr. T. Parker. Verses to Lloyd George, divided between Messrs. Llew Williams and W. Parry. Solo for boys under 15, Evan Parker. Solo for girls under 15, Llewela Williams. Soprano solo, Marion Morgan. Tenor solo, divided between Messrs. Llew Wil- liams and E. R. Edwards. Solo for men over 40, Mr. T. Gwynne Davies. Solo for ladies over 40, Mrs. Margaret Williams. Harmonium solo, divided between Messrs W. G. Williams and T. Davies. Choral competition, Mr. W. J. Rees's party. Bass solo, divided between Messrs. D. J. Rees and T. Gwynne Davies.

Gadlys. GADLYS (B.).-On Sunday evening, at Gadlys Vestry, a lantern service was given to a large number of children. Miss Ethel Evans gave an address on The Life of Aloses," and Mr. Harry Evans operated the lantern.

Aberdare. TRY HAYTER'S BREAD. a LINSEED COMPOUND" for Coughs and Colds. Of proven efficacy. Of Chemists only. 9id., l/Hd., 2/9. When you want a drink have a good one. McLaren's Valento Wine, Iskey Stout, and Burdo ARE GOOD. FOR ARTIFICIAL TEETH visit Mk Cor mack's Consulting Rooms, 2, CRrdif Street, Aberdare. tfNR.IV ALLED. The!;mart Up-to- date Suits, from 19s. 6d., obtained at J, A. Evans's, the Noted Ha.t Shop. Top of Canon-street, are the talk of the Aber- dare Valley. SOAR.On Sunday last the Rev. T. E. Nicholas, Glais, preached powerful ser- mons at Soar Cong Chapel. CARAIEL LANTERN SERVICE. — On Sunday evening the lecturer was Mr. D. M. John, and his subject was "Christmas Bells." Mr. Bosher was the operator. TOWN BAND. The Aberdare Town Band have appointed a new conductor, viz., Mr. Harry Bentley, who for the last few years has led the Tonyrefail Silver Band with signal success. Mr. Bentley was, some years ago, conductor of the Aberaman Silver Band. ST. ELVAN'S.—At this Church on Sunday last (Feast of St. Stephen) the Te Detim was sung to Sullivan in D. The Rev. Dewi Williams, B.A,, officiated and preached. At the evening service the Canticles were sung to Read's setting. The Rev. W. H. Jones, B.A., preached an earnest sermon on The Martyrdom of St. Stephen." At the close of the service Christmas Carols were sung. NUPTIALS.—On Christmas morning at Highland Place Unitarian Church, Miss Maggie Jones, daughter of Mr. John Jones, ai), Tanybryn-street, was wedded to Mr. N. D. Powell, 48, Commercial- street. The bride was given away by her uncle. The minister was the Rev. E, Dennis, Treorchy, uncle of bride, assisted by the Rev. M. Evans, of Highland I Place Unitarian Church. The bride was attired in a brown costume prettily made. The presents were numerous and valu- I able. ST. ELVAN'S CHURCH.—On Christ- mas Day there were three early celebra- tions of the Holy Communion at 6, 7, and 8.30. There was a choral celebration at 11, sung to Stainer's tuneful setting in F. The Vicer was celebrant, assisted by the Revs. Dewi William,s B.A., W. H. 'ones, B.A., and K. O. Carter, B.A., the last-named oceiipyirlg the pulpit. At the evening service the Canticles were chant- ed. The Rev. W. H. Jones and the Vicar officiated. After -rvice some pretty carols were sung. Th* sacred edifice was choicely decorated. The collections throughout the day were given to the poot of the parish, QUARTERLY MEETING —On Sunday afternoon the quarterly meeting of Soar Sunday School was held. The chair was taken by Rev. T. E. Nicholas. The fol- lowing was the programme: Overture, Mr. Win. Lewis; recitations hy Misses Ellen Jones, Eynon, and Mr. Jns. Wil- liams; solos by Mrs. Evans, Misses Mag- gie Abraham, Lizzie Rees, and Master Evan Walters; reading by Mr. William Thomas; address on the "Sunday Sehool and its work," Mr. John Perkins; the children were catechised by the chair- man. They also rendered a chorus. Violin solo, Air. D. J. Harris. The chair- man also gave an address. Christmas cards were distributed to the children. The accompanists were Messrs. Fred Roderick and Wm. Lewis.

Football. BY SPECTATOR." ASSOCIATION. On Christmas morning the Aberdare Thursdays met the Jubilee Rovers at the New Athletic Grounds, the proceeds of the gate being given to W. Powell, and a member of the Rovers' eleven, who unfortunately broke his leg earlier in the season. The Darians were un. able to put out their full strength. Percy Gardner, Rees James and Josh Woollacotte being absentees. Referee. Mr Lewis, Aberaman. Ivor Davies opened the scoring with a high shot which the goalie failed to reach Half time score, Aberdare, 1 goal Rovers, nil. In the second half the homesters had much the better of exchanges, and had they put on a little more exertion would have beaten the defence on more than one occasion. Harry Williams made some beautiful tricky ruils but his passes to Cliff Brain were spoilt by the ball sticking in the mud. Another attack by the Darians looked like a certain goal but the ball was handled by Harry Williams. To the surprise of the players the referee awarded Aberdare a penalty. The penalty, however, was not given for handling, but for jumping at the Thursday forward, the latter offence happening before Harry Williams had accidentally knocked down the ball with his hand. Tom Price, who has the full confidence of his captain in such matters, planted the* ball far out of the reach of the helpless custodian. A pleasant game ended in favour of -the Thursdays by two goals to nil. 000 WESTERN LEAGUE. On Christmas afternoon, Bath pro- vided the senior team with the opposi- tion. Mr. Neale, of Bristol, officiated. Before a few minutes had elapsed Hop. kins beat Tyler. T. D. Jones equalised. Toswell, the new centre, scored a beauty. After the "interval the young inter- national put his side in a safe position. Bowell soon after added the fourth point. A corner fell to Aberdare, and the place kick was a most accurate one, Toswell turning it into the net. The sixth was scored after a great dribble by the new man. Just before time was called, Tos- well gently tapped the sphere into a snug resting place. Final score Aberdare 7 goals, Bath 1 goal. The directors must congratulate themselves on their latest capture. He is coolness personified, and does not allow himself to be easily hustled off the ball. 'Tis a pity that Bowell has got into the bad habit of holding on to the ball so long, otherwise he is a glutton for work. Goodwin and Joe Lewis were in fine form, while the halves, Cox especially, seldom allowed the opposing front line to get into proper working order. 000 On Boxing Day Builth Wells played at the New Athletic Grounds. White of Kingswood was expected to have a trial but he and Tippett lost the train connec- tion at Cardiff. Referee. Mr. Jarman, Cwmbach. Aberdare started with nine men, Billy Milk and Bowell arriving ten minutes late, Edwards, of the Reserves, played left half. The homesters with only three forwards attacked hotly and 'T.D.' got home No. 1. Bowell and the Thursday boy now arrived and the former beat the goalman with a long oblique drive. Toswell with a good run made no mistake about finding the aperture. 000 In the second half Joe Lewis played inside left to Farrington. Billy Milk figuring at centre half, and Tom Daniel partnered Alf Goodwin. Joe Lewis breaking away dribbled close in and drawing ont the Builth custodian easily netted. The fifth goal came from a beautifully placed corner by Sam Far- rington, Bowell diverting it into the net. Billy Thomas revelled in the mud and surprised the visitors by popping up when least expected. D. H. Edwards, the other reserve, performed creditably, and appears to have the making of a fine half. Final score: Aberdare 5 goals, Builth Wells nil. BY "WANDERER." On Christmas Day the Robertstown Eleven visited Llwydcoedv W. Jones opened the score in Llwydcoed's favour with a good cross kick. Before the interval Dan Davies, Hy. John Davies and D. Jenkin Jones added to the score. The visitors displayed better combina- tion in the second moiety and netted through Dally and Rees. W. Jones and Dan Davies added to the score of the leaders. Final score, Llwydcoed 6 goals, Robertstown 2 goals. 000 A meeting of the Aberdare and Dis- trict Juuior A.F.C. League was held at the Lamb and Flag Inn, Aberaman, on Wednesday evening, Mr W. Bressington presiding. The Aberdare Rovers were admitted into the league. The transfer of W. Hillier from the Aberaman Wan- ders to the Church Lads was approved of. ————————.————

Trinity Band of Hope, Aberdare. On Monday, December 20th. Mrs Lloyd, the president of the above, pre- sented the members, who had written an essay on ''Drink," with prizes in the form of appropriate books. Mrs Lloyd also with her customary generosity pre- sented all the members with prizes. Mrs Lloyd has always been a great friend of the chiidren, and takes a very great interest in their doings. In her absence (through indisposition) the prizes were presented by the pastor, Rev. J. Lewis Jenkins, who addressed a few encouaag- l irg words to the children.

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