The Aberdare Leader

HIRAETH CYFAILL Ar ol y diweddar David Griffiths, gynt Heddgeidwad yn Ynysboeth, ger Pen- rhiwceiber, Morganwg. Galar gan sydd genyf heddyw, Dagrau hiraeth ar fy ngrudd, Dafydd Griffiths o Nantbreni Sydd yn gorwedd yn y pridd; Bachgen ieuanc corphol cadarn, Bachg'en hawddgar, lion ei wedd, Caled ydyw ysgrifenu Dafydd Griffiths yn ei fedd. Ymsefydlodd yn Morganwg Pan yn ddwy ar hugain mlwydd, Ac ymrestrodd yn Heddgeidwad, 'Roedel ei galon yn ei swydd; I Heolfelin daeth i aros Wyth neu naw o flwyddi 'nol, Ni fuJn hir cyn dvsgu'r gyfraith Sydd ar gyfer dynion ffol. Aeth oddi yno i Aberpennar, I.iari w'i swydd yn lew a wnaeth, Amyneddgar ond diysgog Ydoedd Dafydd yn ei waith; Dychryn oedd i ddrwg-weithredwr, Grymus elyn oedd i fjad, Ond i uniawn wr yn gytaill, Ac r'r gwan yn gymorth rhad. Cofio ydwyf ei briodas Gyda dynes ieuanc hardd, Teimlai Griff y diwrnod hwnw Fed ei fyd i" gyd yn ardd; Ymegniodd ef a'i briod Er cael cartref cynes, clyd, Gwenu'r ocdd Rhagluniaeih arnynt Pan yn dechreu newydd fyd. Onel er goreu pobpeth daear, Ac er mwyned swynion serch, Cipiwyd Dafydd ffwrdd yn gynar Gan law angau creulawn erch; Ar y Seithfed o fis Ionawr Claddwyd ef yn nghol y graig* Mewn llawn afael oJr bendithion Ddaeth trwy aberth Had y wraig. Claddfa Abercynon. Abernant. CALEB MORRIS.

Eglwys y Bedyddwyr, Heolyfelin. Boreu Sabboth diweddaf traddododd Gweinidog Heolyfelin, y Parch. Cynog Williams, bregeth goffa. w d \v r i a e fh ol y chwaer ieuanc anwyl, Sarah Elizabeth Jenkins, 2, Meirion-street, yr hon a fu farw Ionawr 5fed, pan newydd gyrhaedd 21 mlwydd oed. Claddwyd hi y dydd Llun canlynol, ynghanol arwyddion o hiraeth ac anwyldeb mawr. vVvres vd- oedd i'r hen chwaer barchus, Mrs. Jen- kins, Meirion-street. Collodd ei mham pan ond ychydig fisoedd oed, a magwyd hi yn dyner a gofalus gan Mrs. Jenkins, xr oedd Sarah yn cael ei chydnabod gan bawb a i hadwaenai fel un Vr merched leuainc mwyaf rhinweddol a phrydferth ei moes. Teimlai ddyddordeb" mawr mewn pethau crefyddol, a chymerai ran flaenllaw gyda phob mudiad daionus yn yr eglwys. Profodd bethau mawrion adeg y diwygiad, a pharhaedd ei sel dros sancteiddrwydd hyd v diwedd. Fel aelod gweithgar o Gymdeithas y Christian En- deavour cymerai ran gyhoeddus yn y cyf- arfodydcl, ae ymdrechai yn ei chylch tu- i } r I'slwys i wasanaethu ei Har- glwydd. Yr oedd iddi le dwfn yn serch pool leuainc yr eglwys, a gair da gan bawb. Cafwyd wreaths gwerthfawr oddiwrth Ysgol Sul Heolyfelin, v Christ- ian Endeavour, Athrawon ac Athrawesau y Park Schools, y Cyinydogion, Mr. a Mrs. Tudor Williams, a Mr. a Mrs. Tyssul Davies. Cyme-redd y gweinidog 1 Pedr i., 25 fel testyn i)w nodiadau. Cyfeiriodd at irevider ac ansicrwydd bvwyd. Cyfeir- iodd feddwl y galarwyr at Air Duw, a dangosodd nad oedd angau ond gris yn natblygiad bywyd, ac fod y bywyd tu nwnt it lien yn fywyd o wasanaeth uwch a gwell. Claddwyd hi yn medd ei mham. Bydd man bychan ei becld yn gysegredig. Yr Arglwydd fyddo yn dyner wrth y chwaer anwyl, Mrs .Jenkins, yr hon sydd wedi colli un oedd mor hoff gan ei henaid, ac a fendithio yr oil o'r pethynasau, ac a xanwo y bylchau a wneir yn yr eglwys.

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Thoughts on Future Life. REV. R. J. JONES' SWAN SERMON. At Hen-dy-Cwrdd, Trecynon, the Welsh Unitarian Church, the venerable and much beloved honorary pastor, Rev. R. J. Jones, M.A., delivered what he said would possibly be his last discourse. It was an In Memeriam sermon to the late Mr. E. D. Howell, Gelli Isaf, and Mr. Jones took advantage of this unique oc- casion to sum up his thoughts on the future life, and to throw out to the con- gregation various suggestions which he hoped would help them in days to come. Hen-dy-Cwrdd, he said, had lost several members lately. The last was Mr. E. D. Howell, whom he had known intimately for 65 years, and whom he had learned to honour and respect as a kind and genuine friend. He had no desire to make his sermon a personal one. He would only make a personal reference here and there in the course of his remarks. Mr. Jones went on to say that human life could be likened to a bird flying in from the darkness through a church win- dow and out again into the darkness on the opposite side. It was only for a. short period that we were in the "light. We must fall back, after all, on God. Let us believe in Him who saw and knew everything from the beginning to the end. God had ordained death for every man and woman, but he (Mr. Jones) refused to believe that death was the end of all. It had taken millions of years for the world to reach its present stage and for man to attain his present state, and did they think that when man died, all was over with him. In the text he had chosen, Job 14, 14, "If a man die, shall he live again," the author seemed to be in doubt. But lie (Mr. Jones) would answer Yes." He was not going to at.- tempt to prove it. Hours might be spent in the task, and all probably to no effect upon those who did not believe already. A future life was consistent with the best nature of man. His character fitted in with the machinery of God. Belief in God was an essential factor in the evolu- tion of man. Dealing with the subject of death, Mr Jones said he did not believe in the re- surrection of the body. We would never want our bodies any more, bodies that had sometimes been a burden to the spirit. The body went back as part of the earth, and the spirit to God who gave it. Wa finished with our bodies when they were taken to the graves. There was no official "Resurrection Day." The resurrection was taking place every day. Neither did he believe in one Judgment Day. The Great Assize was going on now. Everybody was judged according to the advantages and opportunities en- joyed by him or her on earth. The same amount of work would not be expected of the person with one talent as of the person with ten talents. God judged from the standpoint of perfect love. Coming to "Heaven and Hell," the preacher said that the old idea was that Heaven was up and Hell down. That theory was all right before the time of Galileo and Copernicus. Christ said, "The kingdom of heaven is within you." Heaven was a state of mind, not a place. Heaven was happiness, hell was unhappi- ness. Heaven and hell were not two separate places. It was possible for both to travel along together on the same road at the same time—heaven in one person's bosom and hell in another person's heart. Who administered the punishment? Man himself. It was not God, except; n the sense that God was the author of the laws of nature. The future life was but a continuation of this life. When we crossed to the other &ide there would be friends to meet us and greet us. "Do not let us make the mistake of thinking that nothing exisrs except what we ourselves can see. We see far more by faith. I have addressed you from this pulpit for very many years. I don l- know whether I shall ever have the op- portunity of addressing you again. I have thrown out these few remaiks to you to think over. I hope they will be of some service to you, and I trust that the great Father will lead you on and land you safely home beyond the veil."

Merthyp Member Meets Mount Men. ———— The Mountain Ash Branch of the Na- tional League of Young Liberals held a reception at the Drill Hall last Friday- evening to honour Mr. Edgar Jones, the senior M.P. for the Merthyr Boroughs. The room had been handsomely decorated by Mr. Tom Nether way, and the reception was a huge success. At the conclusion of the reception Dr. Arthur Jones pre- sided over an enthusiastic meeting. The Rev. R. S. Rogers, B.A., proposed, and Mr. Ben James seconded a resolution con- granulating. Mr. D. A. Thomas on his election for Cardiff, and expressing ap- preciation-of his services to the cause of liberalism during the 22 years he had represented this constituency. The Chairman proposed a vote of congratula- tion to Mr. Edgar Jones. He was sure that everyone present felt proud of their new member. His capabilities were very high; he was young and well educated, and most important of all, he was a Welsh Nationalist. Mr T. W. Williams second- ed, and the resolution was carried unani- mously. Mr. Edgar Jones, re;plving, thanked the previous speakers for their kind remarks, and also desired to express his particular thanks to all for the mag- nificent victory won for Liberalism at the poll. As their representative he would consider it his duty to place their interests first, and would do his best at all times and with sincerity. He must compliment the League for their untiring support during the campaign. He would act loyally to Mr" Asquith and to that great Welshman Mr. Lloyd George. With such men at the tiller, the old ship would return loaded with comforts for the people. (Cheers.)—Gwvrosvdd then I read an englyn.—Mr. P. Bowden, Cardiff, gave a stirring address on Liberalism.— Mr. D. Williams, chemist, gave the his- tory of the League, and invited new mem- bers, both ladies and gentlemen. Mr. Ishniael Harris also drew attention to the advantages of the League.—Mr. Ish- mael Harris proposed, and Mr. D. Wil- liams seconded the toast of Success to the League of Young Liberals." Mr. D. I M. Richards, Aberdare, supported.—Mr. A. J. Kent proposed, and Mr. T. Davies seconded a vote of thanks to the singers and speakers, and to Mr. T. Netherway for the decorations.—Mr. T. Netherway proposed, and Mr. T. Edmunds seconded a vote of thanks to the president.—The following rendered capital musical items during the evening: Mrs. W. R. Thomas, 11 Mr. John Price, Miss Sarah Davies, Miss Mary Phillips (Aberaman), Mr. Phil Davies: The catering was done by Miss Lewis, Ye Olcle Cafe.

— I Forthcoming Elections. This year we are confronted with the triennial County Council and Board of Guardians elections, in addition to the usual annual District Council contests. The County Council polling day will be March 7th. In the Ystradfellbe Division, Mr Matthews, the retiring can) didate, will seek re-election. We have not heard that anyone intends opposing his return. For the Penderyn Division, Brecon- shire County Council, a warm contest is promised. The present member is Mr Wm, Williams, Bryncynon, Hirwain, but he is retiring from the fray. Coun- cillor Thomas Lewis, Trecynon, has been appointed Liberal Candidate, and he will be opposed by Major G. R. Powell, J.P., who is at present an Alder- man of the County. This ought to prove a stiff and interesting fight. I' The five County Council seats in the Aberdare district are now held by Coun- 'I cillors M. J. Harris, (No. 1 Ward); Griffith George, J.P., (No 2); David Hughes, (No 3); John Howell, (No 4); and T. L. Davies-, (No. 5). Mr Rees Llewelyn is an Alderman, and his term does not expire for another 3 years. ¡ The three members for the Penderyn Ward on the Penderyn and Vaynor 1, Rural District Council, are members of the Merthyr Board of Guardians. Those I there at present are Mr David Evans, J.P,, Mr T. J. Evans, and Mr Llewelyn T. Bowen. The last named has re- moved from the district and will not, therefore, seek re-election. Two new candidates are mentioned, viz., Rev, D. J. Arthur, B.A., curate, Hirwain, and Mr D. J, Davies, manager of Hirwain Gas- works. For the Llwydcoed Ward the retiring members are Mr Henry Lewis, Tre- cynon, Rev. W. S. Davies. Llwydcoed, and Mr David Edwards, Cwmdare, and these three gentlemen, so far as is known at present, intend seeking a renewal of the confidence of the electors, Three years ago they made a joint appeal to the electorate and were returned. The Hirwain people are anxious to promote a candidate, and the name of Mr Lewis Beynon, miner, is mooted.

There is Gfeat Danger in Catarrh. IF LEFT TO RUN ITS COURSE UN- CHECKED, IT OFTEN CAUSES DEATH. Catarrh scatters its poisons through- out the entire system. The stomach and lungs are affected by the droppings that fall into the throat and are swal- lowed during sleep. Dyspepsia, inflam- mation of the stomach, bronchitis and consumption are the results. The blood also becomes contaminated and carries the poisons to all parts of the system. Frequently in the more advanced stages, the bones of the head become decayed and the air passages are a putrid mass, and create an odour so foul and offensive as to he unbearable. Stuart's Catarrh Tablets strike at the root of this terrible, odious disease, and I eradicate it from the system. They are a constitutional remedy that cleanses the system thoroughly of all poisons and purifies the blood. Under their influ-" ence the head becomes clear, the dis- charges at the nose and droppings into the throat cease, the lost sense of smell is restored, the eye brightens, the foul breath becomes pure and sweet, and the odious, disgusting disease is thoroughly expelled from the system. A business man says I suffered the misery and humiliation of catarrh for twelve years. My case became so aggravated that it seriously interfered with all my business relations. The disease became so offensive that I would not venture into anyone's presence un- less it were absolutely necessary. I tried every remedy that I could get hold of. Some helped me temporarily, but as soon as I ceased taking them I would relapse into the old condition. I Finally a friend told me of Stuart's Catarrh Tablets and insisted that I try them. I had about despaired of ever finding help, but bouglit a box anyway. I began to notice the improvement with- in twenty-four hours after I began tak- ing them, Before the first box was gone I felt like another man. I kept up the treatment till I had taken three boxes and was entirely cured. I have never had a recurrence of the trouble from that day to this. My head is clear and well, and none of the offensive symptoms of the disease ever trouble I me. It has been two years since I stop- ped taking them." Stuart's Catarrh Tablets are for sale by all chemists at 1/1-J-, 2/9 and 4/6 a box, or if you will forward your name and address a sample package will be sent you free. Address, F. A. Stuart Cot, 86, Clerkenwell Road, London, E.G.

U No, Willie," said the nurse, "no more cakes to-night. Don't you know you can't sleep on a full stomach?" "Well," said the indomitable Willie. U I can sleep on my back, can't I." U What is the most aggravating thing in married life?" asked DoroEiy. a Some- times," said the bachelor friend, "it's the 'husband, and sometimes it's the wife."

-> Obituary. MRS. WILLIAMS, ABEEDAEE. On Sunday, Feb. 6, Mrs, Williams, 32, Gloster-street, Aberdare, passed away. The interment took place on Thursday at the Aberdare Cemetery, the RBV. D. Silyn Evans, Siloa. of which church Wil- liams was an esteemed member, officiat- ing. Mrs. Williams was the wife of Mr. Thomas Williams, and the mother of Mr J. J. Williams, L.L.C.M., teacher ef music, and deputy organist of Siloa. The mourners were: Messrs. David Williams, husband; J. J. Williams, son: Bees Jones and Arthur Griffiths, sons-in-law; Gomer Jones, George Edwards, and Hopkin Eees, Treherbert; J. D. Jones, Merthyr; Councillor Silas Williams, Ynysybwl; Hev. J. J. Williams. Pentre; Messrs. Tom Williams, J. Jones, T. Hughes, Tre- herbert; Councillor Ben Hughes, Pont- lottvn; .Mr. Che-rot, Glyn-neath; Messrs. Azariali Jones, Tcnypandy; D. J. Jones, Aberdare; T. J. Williams, Cardiff; John Evans, A.C., Penrhiwceiher; David Jones, Aberaman. Also Messrs. T. and D. Morgan, Ferndale, and E. Eees and E. Williams, Aberdare, friends. ist coach: Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Griffiths, I and Miss Williams, daughters; Corris, Ceinwen, and Elvira Jones, and Alice Anne Griffiths and Blodwen Mona Grif- fiths, grand-children. 2nd coach: Mrs. M. A. Edwards, Mrs. K. Rees, Mrs Hughes, and Mrs Williams, Pontlottyn; Miss M. Jones, Sunny Bank; Mrs. David Jones. 3rd coach: Mrs. Williams, Ynysybwl; Mrs. Mary Williams, Tylorstown; Mrs. Morgan, Ferndale; Miss Butler and Miss Blodwen Williams, Gilfach Bargoed. 4th coach: Mrs. Pugh and Mrs. Broom, Treherbert; Mrs. Evans, Penrhiwceiber; Mrs. Davies, Aberaman; Mrs. Williams, Barry. There were present in the procession: Messrs. M. John, Eees Evans, W. J. Evans, R. Morgan, John Jones, Jonah Davies, William Thomas, David Davies (Dewi ap lago), T. Phillips, W. Parker, deacons of Siloa; Messrs. D. Evans, Lon- don AVarehouse; T. M. Jones, Commerce House; James Evans (lago Myrnaeh), T. Jenkins, Ben Evans, Jeremiah Jones, D. Davies (Saron), and Jonathan Lloyd, Mountain Ash. Beautiful floral tributes had been given by: (1) The Family; (2) Mr. and Mrs. Webb, Aberdare; (3) Mr and Mrs. Davies, Anwylfan, Aberdare; (4) Mrs. Griffiths, 17, Trevor-street. Mr. F. D. E. George, Seymour-street, had charge of the funeral arrangements. Mr. Williams and family wish to tender their sincere thanks for the many mes- sages of sympathy received by them in their bereavement.

See--a.rld How to Secype it. 1- The Properties of Dr. TibbSas' Vi-Oocoa. There are different kinds of sleep— sleep that is refreshing, sleep that is only heavy. If you want healthy sleep, take Dr. Tibbies* Yi-CJocoa for supper. Vi-Cocoa has given back sound sleep to people who for years were bad I sleepers became Vi-Cbcoa is soothing. Vi-Cocoa, at supper makes you wake refreshed because Vi-Cocoa is a tonic, Yi-Cocoa makes all the difference in the world to your night's rest because Vi-Cocoa is a health-bring er. The use of Dr. Tibbes' Yi-Cocoa tends to improve the appetite and to promote "Nature's sweet restorer." This is partly owing to the Kola Nut it contains, but also to the addition of Extract of Hops, which is sedative, and thus soothes the nerves. Extract of Hops is used medically to improve the appetite, as a tonic in low states of the system, ajid to promote healthy, restor- ative sleep. For sound sleep and bright aivaJcen- ing you must have V-i- Cocoa at 8upper. Do not ask your grocer for cocoa. Ask for t, N I I%f £ ocoa Isw it makes all the difference. Every grocer sells Vi-Cocoa in 6d. packets and 9d. and 1/6 tins.

--=-- Letters to the Editopm Letters on any subject of public interest are invited. It should be understood that we do not necessarily agree with the views expressed therein. Corres- pondents will oblige by writing on one side of the paper, and must invariably enclose their names and addresses, not necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith. ) 1SALVATION ARMY SELF-DENIAL. Dear Sir,—Kindly allow me to draw the attention of your readers to the annual self-denial of the Salvation Army. Our 139 rescue homes for fallen women, 145 slum posts, 212 shelters for the home- less, 200 labour bureaux, food depots, ele- vators, and similar institutions, require a large sum of money to maintain. We depend largely on the result of our self-i denial for the carrying on of this work. And we trust that Aberdare will not be behind other towns of its proportion in responding to the self-denial appeal this year. Our mode of procedure will be the same as in past years. We shall dis- tribute the appeal from house to house, and use every other lawful means with a view to raising a substantial sum. I shall be pleased to give any information to any genuine enquirer on any subject of our work. Thanking all in anticipa- tion of a record, response this self-denial. —Yours in the Master's' service, GEORGE E. COATES, Adjutant. i P.S.—Donations will be gladly received by any of the soldiers, Mr. Harris (treasurer), Station-street, or by myself at 1, Penybryn-street, Aberdare. CVinHBACH PUBLIC HALL AND LIBRAEY Mr. Editor,—Just a few lines touching on the above: 1. The name. Notwithstanding Shake- speare's view, there is something in a name. Cwmbach is Welsh to the core, more so than any village in the Aberdare Valley. Parents at home and everywhere else converse in Welsh, and children coming home from school » carry on their talk in Welsh. Seven sermons are de- livered every Sunday in Welsh to about 1,400 people, and three perhaps in English to about 200 people. I understand that the greater part of the business of the Hall Committee' is carried on in Welsh. Then why in the name of every great Welshman, living and dead, did this com- mittee choose an English name for the proposed building? Is the chairman of the committee wholly devoid of Welsh sentiment? Couldn't he, if every other committee-man was anti-Welsh, speak a kind work on behalf of the dear old tongue? Isn"c "iNeuadd" as appropriate. as Institute ? The fact of the matter

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is we are a milk and sop lot of people. We play into the Saxon's hand, and then go whining that everything1 Welsh is de- caying. We deserve the whip that the Englishman makes us smart with. Bid Gwilym. Gwyllt lift his hand in favour of the poetical English name P ,So endeth No. 1. Next week, No. 2.— I am, etc., UN O'E C WM. MR. A. E. EIMPTON'S CRITICISM OF SOCIALISM. Sir,—As a reader of your paper, and one who professes Christianity, I should like to comment a little upon the action of the above gentleman, who not only professes Christianity but claims to be one of its teachers. It would be well to ask Mr. Kimpton to learn the lesson given in Matthew vii., 1-5, before passing judg- ment upon the 13,841 electors of the Merthyr Boroughs, men who realised their responsibility. By the way they voted they have shown the country they are men of intelligence and of sufficient courage to do right without fear or favour. He says the Christian world looked with sorrow upon religious Wales, and could we claim to be a religious nation any longer? If the above gentle- men means his own little mean and nar- row religious world, we are not anxious for their good opinion, but we are anxious to be identified and acknowledged as true and loyal subjects of Christ. He presum- ed some' of those who voted were profess- ing Christians. Yes, I believe nine-tenths of those who voted are professing Christ- ians, and it is plain that they are more advanced in the principles and teachings of their Teacher and Master than the above gentleman. He does not deal with Socialism, but takes the private views or opinions of some of its members, and says it is anti- Christian. Now, amongst Socialists are many men of many minds. There are clergymen, ministers, employers, labour- ers, atheists, men of peace, and men of force. These men differ on many points, but are all agreed upon one point. This point or principle is the 'foundation upon which the thing is built. Socialism aims at remedying the evils of the exist- ing industrial competition under com- panies of capitalists. Capitalists served by wage earners are to be replaced by associations of workmen, who will co- operately act as a common body of em- ployers and employed. A man would thus serve the body corporate of which he was a member. What is there in this to prevent a man being a Christian, or from attending a, place of worship, or from being faithful to his wife' ? There is nothing in it to destroy religion or the home, or to foster vice. But there is something in it to do away with poverty, to kill ignorance, to destroy vice, to re- duce crime, and wipe out the sweater and the slums. And I for one was highly pleased to see the electors of Merthyr Boroughs come forward boldly for the cause of progress. With regard to the reference to ministers who were Social- ists, Mr Kimpton says they were prepared to sacrifice anything for politics, but with regard to the clergy who were members they were there to permeate the party with Christianity. Such one-sided reason- ing in itself is enough to condemn the man, apart from the fact that he used the time and place for giving religious in- struction to preach party politics. It is true that the opponents of Socialism love to misrepresent its true meaning', and at- tribute to it such things as Free Love, Atheism, etc., in order to confuse whom it would benefit, and such misinterpreta- tion, coming' from people who know bet- ter, is despicable. A more general ac- quaintance with the facts and principles of Socialism will gradually destroy these prejudices. The worst enemies of pro- gress are ignorance and superstition. Therefore let each one of those 13,841 electors who voted for progress continue to point out the truth that Socialism is the principle of Collective or National Ownership, and Co-operative or National Use and Control.—Yours, etc., Hirwain. YOUNG CONVERT. CYNOG AND SOCIALISM. NOW AND THREE YEARS AGO. Sir,—I have a cutting in my possession, I which I value very highly. It is from the Aberdare Leader" for January, 1907, and is a report of a lecture deliver- r ed by the Rev. W. Cynog Williams. In the light of his present day' utterances that lecture is very interesting reading. Inconsistency, so they say, is the free- born gift of great men, and there are many points of similarity in Mr. Cham- berlain, the man of many political colours, and the Rev. Cynog Williams. But while Mr. Chamberlain travelled from Radicalism and Republicanism to I the most reactionary Conservatism, our a local genius is going in another direc-' tion. Three years ago he was a Liberal and a rabid Anti-Socialist. To-day, heaven only knows what he is. Last Sun- day week he attacked 'a preacher because the latter made some approach to what he (Mr. Williams) himself said three years ago. Mr. Williams now calls it ignorance and asks Mr. Kimpton on what grounds does he base his statements that Socialism and Atheism are allied. May I ask Mr. Williams for his authority for such statements which he made in 1907? Here are a few gems from Cynog's lecture: Blatchford has spat in the face of Christ. But I prefer Blatchford as an Agnostic to Blatchford and Bibbings as Socialists, who are betraying the Christ with a kiss and selling him to his enemies for 80 pieces of silver and travelling ex- penses. Mr. Blatchford, the Infidel, be- lieves neither in God nor Christ, and ig- nores personal responsibility and prayer. He has characterised the Bible as an 'un- clean book, containing all sorts of un- truths, and too dirty to place in the hands of 'Clarion' readers. I want to tell you (emphasised the Eev. Cynog Wil- liams) for the sake of the Christ that we love, do not stand up for this man. There 'are some people who will support and follow the Devil if he only pleads the rights of the working classes." What think the readers of the Aber- dare Leader" of the above ? It is only 3 years since it was delivered, and yet what changes have taken place. Cynog, who charged a Mr. Bibbings the Social- ist with betraying Christ, now takes the place of Mr. Bibbings and defends Socialism from such attacks as he (Mr. Williams) was wont to indulge in, while Mr. Bibbings is a Socialist no longer and complains of a the tyranny of Socialists." But let us proceed. Here is another pretty picture. The report of Mr. Wil- liams' lecture goes on: Proceeding, Mr. Williams said he had been asked why he was 'down' on the I.L.P. more than any other Party. It was true that Agnostics, etc., were in- cluded in the Liberal and Tory Parties. If the I.L.P. was a political party only, he would say nothing. But they were something more than that. They met to- gether here and there in Aberdare. The party was composed of Atheists, Infidels, Protestants, etc., and they were quite an interesting Noah's Ark collection. (Loud laughter.) They discussed the Tramway System, the Poor Rate, Separation of the Union; how to feed horses; should non- unionists be shaved; and when a stranger occasionally visited them, they discussed 'How to be happy though married.' (Laughter.)" It is a more interesting collection to- day, for Mr. Williams himself has, so it is said, entered the I.L.P. Ark. Mr. Kimpton said nothing to be com- pared with what Mr. Williams himself said.^ Indeed the latter out-anti-Social- ised"jthe Anti-Socialist movement itself. Mr. Williams went on to say in the same lecture: The leaders of the I.L.P. are anti- Christian and enemies of Christ. Karl Marx has said that the idea of God must be banished before Socialism can succeed. Robert Blatchford said that Christianity hindered Socialism, therefore he opposed it, and he considered he was doing the highest service to the cause of Socialism in opposing Christianity. The Socialism of Mr. Bibbings is opposed to Christ- ianity." There is much more to the above effect, but I will not trespass further on your space except to quote Mr. Williams" final point against Socialism. It is as follows: Free Love. Socialism went at the foundation of the morals of a nation. It sought to abolish the family life by 'instituting Free Love, which he (Mr. Williams) would call Free Lust. ('Shame.') This system would place men and women on a level with the beasts of the field. He had noticed that Mr. R. Blatchford al- ways defended the prostitute. One way that Grant Allen had of removing the stigma of shame from that unfortunate class was to make all women prostitutes. The rev. gentleman, in his peroration, ex- pressed the hope that Wales, the land of song and white gloves, would not be lowered by the general acceptance of doc- trines which must sap the vitality and the morality of the nation. (Loud ap- plause.)" t,t In conclusion I wish to emphasise that three years only divide us from the time the above was delivered and now. How rapidly some men change their minds, to be sure. How can he justify this un- natural developnielit ?-Yours, etc., FIRMA.