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Football. I
Football. I BY HSPECTATOR." Aberdare v. Treharris—-Western League Fixture. On Saturday last the Darians were in one of their worst moods. From start to finish they played in a most lackadaisical manner, and the ignorance ) of the rules of the game exhibited by the Teferee, Mr. Baker, of Swindon, did not improve matters. Three times in the first half a Treharris defender handled the ball within the penalty area in a most glaring way, but the referee did not ap- pear to notice the infringements. Just before the end, however, a foul against Tagg Williams in the area resulted in Bradbury placing the ball within reach of Bailiff, who saved. Final score: Tre- harris, 2 goals; Aberdare, nil. BY MUDDIED OAF." j ASSOCIATION. Glamorgan League—Aberdare Reserves v. Merthyr Reserves. This match took place at the Merthyr Athletic Grounds on Thursday last, when Mr. Morgan Morgan, of Nelson, officiated as referee. ) The Darians were: Goal, Tyler; backs, Dan Jones and Tom Fowler; halves, Jimmy Davies, D. T. Williams, and Harry Collette; forwards, Reggie Bray- shaw: Smith, Jim Hemlock, Charlie Gil- bert. and Freddy Lewis. Merthyr includ- ed Bertie Davies, of Hirwain, on the right wing, and Da# Davies at half-back. Jimmy Whittaker, of the Premiers, also figured on the wing. 000 There was no score at the interval. After the change of ends, the Aberdare halves played with distinction. Freddy Lewis got possession on the left wing and scored a gal for the Darians. The Blue and Gold forwards continued their pres- sure, and Jim Hemlock sent a pass along to Smith, who scored the Darians' second foal. Merthyr attacked warmly, but )anny Jones and Fowler played heroic- ally at full-back, beating man after man. Another burst by the Darians resulted in Hemlock finding the net. Final score: Aberdare Reserves, 3 goals; Merthyr Re- serves, nil. 000 Aberdare Detachment St. John Ambu- lance Brigade v. Aberdare Church XI.. at the Church Grounds on Saturday last, when Mr. Tom Clayton acted as referee. The teams were —Ambulance Brigade Goal, Corporal P. Williams; backs, A. G. Williams (inspector of stores), and Superintendent D. M. Jones; halves, Pte. Arthur Rees, Sergt. T. Davies, and Pte. D. M. Davies; forwards, Privates D. J. Drew and Tom Williams, Corpora! ,J. Davies, Privates B. Kent and W. J. Morgan. Aberdare Church XI.: Goal, Mr. A. E. Kimpton; backs, Elias Morgan and W. J. Edwards; halves, Charlie Ham, E. Richards, and Jack Eynon; for- wards, Jack Phillips, S. Charles Rees, Price, Williams, and Jones. The Church- men registered four goals through Charlie Rees (3) and Jack Phillips (1) before the interval. After lemon time the Church added to their score through Mr. A. E. Kimpton, Charlie Ham, Elias Morgan, and Price. The Brigade succeeded in gaining a goal through Jeremiah Davies. Final score: Church XI., 8 goals; Bri- gade, 1 goal. 000 Aberdare Territorials v. Trecynon Windsors, at the Park on Mondav. Mr. W. J. Davies, Aberdare, was referee. Territorials: Goal, W. Phillips; backs, D. James-Jones and Albert Lewis; halves, Ted Harris, Jack Holloway, and Frank Humphreys; forwards, Idris Phillips, Evan Hughes, Albert Newcombe, Jess Wills, and Jim Davies. Windsors: Goal, Jack Phillips; backs, Eddy Morgan and Tom J. Austin; halves, Jack Mitchell, Dai Edwards, and Tom Pittard; for- wards, Jack Thomas, Tom Howells, W. Elias, W. Oxenham, and Tom Rosser. The lerriers opened the scoce through Evan Hughes. A splendid counter-at- tack by the Windsors resulted in Willie Oxenham (of the County School) equalis- ing. After the change of ends W. Elias increased the Trecynonites' score. After further play the Windsors were awarded a penalty, from which Eddy Morgan scored. Tom Howells concluded the scor- ing for the homesters. Final score: Tre- cynon Windsors, 4 goals; Aberdare Ter- ritorials, 1 goasl. 000 Mountain Ash Crusaders v. Mountain Ash County School, on Saturday last, when Mr. Joe Benny, of the Mountain Ash Recreation XI., acted as referee. Goals were scored for the Leaguers by Arthur Dyer (twice) and by Frank Price. The school eleven fought valiantly, and T. J. Watkins succeeded in obtaining a good goal. At the interval the Crusaders led by the score of 3 goals to 1. After the change of ends George Dyer added two goals for the Crusaders. The most pro- minent for the Crusaders were Hubert Thomas in goal, the brothers Dyer and Frank Price. For the school, Eynon at left full-back, and Tom John Watkins in the forward line. Final score: Mountain Ash Crusaders, 5 goals; Mountain Ash County School. 1 goal. 000 The committte of the Trecynon Wind- sors are blamed because their team fin- ished the season so badly, after having had such a glorious career all through the winter. During the last few matches when the club played in the League "Knock-out" Cup Competitions, the committee refused to allow several of the most prominent members to play, and in- vited the services of outsiders, after their own men had played all through the season for them. This has caused a deal of ill-feeling in their club. I should not be at all surprised to see several of the members migrating to other clubs. It would be interesting to know the com- mittee's reason for their action. 000 Congratulations to Walter Price and Banfield Williams on, their work as re- presentatives of Wales in the Schoolboys' match against England on Saturday last ar, Wrexham. Despite the Saxon win by one goal, the little Welsh lads fought pluckily, and Walter Price gave a most magnificent display at half-back. He is the captain of the National School team, the winners of the Shield, and has played for the school for the last four seasons. He is a step-brother to Jim Hemlock, who plays for the'Aberdare Reserves. In Banfield Williams, of Aberaman, the Welsh team had a forward of rare dash and speed, and one who knows how to score. The two Aberdare boys were heartily complimented on Saturday. 000 RUGBY. Amongst the players selected to repre- sent the Pick of the Pontypridd and Dis- trict Union in their match against Cil- fvnydd, the winners of the League this season, are: Tylor of Ynysybwl at wing three-quarter, Lodwick of Ynysybwl at inside half-back, J. R. Evans and D. J. Hughes of Ynysybwl, and Charlie Stone of Abercvnon in the forward department. 000 Glamorgan League-—Mountain Ash v. Penygraig. This League match took place at Penygraig on Saturday. Mr. Ben Lewis, of Pontypridd. was referee. For Mountain Ash: Back, Jack Thomas; f-backs, Eddy Ainsworth, Loveluck, John, and Farrow; -J-backs, Wyndham Jones and Benjamin; forwards, Tom Shepherd (capt.), George Caple, Fryer, Dai Watts, Joe Ellery, Dick Jarman, Williams, and Jenkins. Penygraig: Back, Bateman; f-backs, Hemmings, Ponsford, Lewis, and Davies; |-bacis, White and George; for- wards, Evans, Mithan, Bennett, Row- lands. Elson, P.C. James, Beasant, and Perkins. The most prominent of the Mount pack were Caple, Shepherd, Fryer, Ellery, and Jack Thomas. Final score: Mountain Ash, 1 try (3' points); Peny- graig, nil. ABERAMAN FOOTBALL. BY a ONLOOKER." The Aberaman Thursdays and Aber- dare Thursdays met in a League encoun- ter at Michael's Field on Thursday after- noon. Mr. A. V. Jarman, Cwmbach, re- fereed. For Aberdare: Goal, W. Phillips backs, C. Strothers and Alf Pickering; halves, Win. Crowley, Ivor Davies (capt.), and Wm. Thomas; forwards, Ernie Love- less. Cliff Brain, Rhys G. James, J. Woollacott, and Harry Williams. Aber- aman: Goal, Jaynes; backs, Charlie Wil- liams and Will Owen; halves, Ben Jones, 1 Charlie Silverthorn, and John H. Jones (capt.); forwards, Jack Isaac, Ben Rees, Arthur Jones, Frank Mears, and AVillie Harries. The linesmen were W. Spencer Evans and W. Davies. 000 From a scramble after 10 minutes' rlay two Aberamanites were simultaneously hurt, viz., Jaynes, the goal-keeper, and J. H. Jones, the captain. The former was bleeding profusely from a cut above the eye, while Jones got winded and suffered severely from shock. Rough play was then introduced into the game, and the referee had occasion to caution a Billy Milk" of Aberdare and John Isaac, Aber- aman. Two or three brilliant bursts by the Aberdare forwards were repelled by the superb defence of Will Owen and Charlie Williams at back. After 33 min- utes' play the Aberaman front division attacked/and Arthur Jones scored. For exercising' too much eagerness in tackling his man the Aberaman right wing was sent off the field. With only ten men in their ranks, the homesters were disorgan- ized,. and resorted to the one-back game. The Darians were penalised several times for offside play. At half-time Aberaman led by one goal to nil. 000 In the second half, from a .series of corner-kicks, the Darians found the net. I Rhys James used his height and head to advantage, and his effort was well worthy of a score. A. foul was committed by Pickering within the dreaded penalty- area. Charlie Williams did not fail with the kick. Harry Williams, Aberdare, was incapacitated by a kick on the leg. The Darians did not lose heart, though only Ivor Davies and Billy Thomas main- tained cool heads. Two chances came to Woollacott in the, last ten minutes, but his shots went wide. Silverthorn at cen- tre-half distinguished himself by his great defence, while Will Owen was like a stone wall. The Aberaman Thursdays were left winners bv 2 goals to 1. 000 The Aberaman Wanderers were defeat- ed on Saturday by Llanbradach Reserves at the latter's enclosure. Mr. Morgan, of Rhymney, was referee. For the Wan- derers: Goal, Harry Rees; backs, Jim Williams and Tom Cumner; half-backs, Evan Davies, Charlie Williams, and Dick Samuels;' forwards, Vater, Silverthorn, Wood, G. Taylor, and D. S. Evans. Finn, Munday, and D. Davies were notable ab- sentees. In the first half the homesters scored by rushing Harry Rees into goal with the ball in his possession. He sus- tained a damaged thumb as a result. In the second half Llanbradach scored again. The Wanderers had to acknowledge de- feat by 2 goals to nil. COMMENTS ON THE GAME. An exciting though unpleasant feature of the match was the fight which took place at the close. Coats were taken off, and the devotees of pugilism ham- mered away like fun. Time and the ciowd- disposed of their manoeuvres, but sections of the crowd showed their hos- tility by means of wordy warfare after- wards. "In the game there was not much roughness, apart from th3 antagonism of Wm. Thomas and John Isaac in the first 15 minutes. The outstanding feature of the play was the superb defence of Will Owen. Pickering also kicked power- fully, but Strothers was comparatively weak. C. Silverthorn, the Aberaman centre-half, and his vis-a-vis, Ivor Davies, the Darians' captain, and B. Jones shone well, as did W. Thomas for Aberdare. Of the forward line, Rhys James was the shining light for Aberdare, while the Aberaman forwards did not combine so well as their opponents. o o o I have been requested by members of several junior teams at Aberaman to protest against the committee of the re- cent tournament at Aberdare for with- holding the medals won during Easter week by the Aberaman C.L. Brigade. The players naturally thought the medals would be handed over at the conclusion of the match. The excuse the committee advance is that the players have not come all together to the Aberdare Empire to receive their gifts. But there were five Brigadiers present at the Empire on Thursday evening last, and yet they were not considered representative enough to receive the medals. 000 The Cwmbach Crescents collared two more points in the Glamorgan League Competition on Saturday last. Their opponents were Pengam, on Pengam's ground. For the Crescents were: Goal, T. Meredith; backs, Morgan J. Davies and A. N. Other; halves, Geo. Matthews, D. Evans, and S. Richards; forwards, Geo. Davies, M. Lloyd, J. Evans, D. J. Morris, and T. Edwards. Their linesman was Ivor Meredith. Final result: Cwm- bach, 2 goals; Pengam, nil. The scorers for the winning team were Geo. Davies and Geo. Matthews. BY "WANDERER." ABERDARE SCHOOLBOYS' LEAGUE. County School, 3; Town Council, 1. These teams lined out under the charge of Mr. W. S. Evans, at the New Athletic Grounds, on Saturday morning. In the first half T. Evans scored for the Town School. The County School had the best of the game in the second half, W. J. Jenkins scoring twice, and W. S. Wil- liams bringing the score up to three. o u u Ynyslwyd, 1; Cwmbach National, nil. There was no score in this game at inter- val. In the second half E. Thomas netted in favour of Ynyslwyd. 000 Blaengwawr, .2; Cwmbach Council, 1. Mr. T. Taylor was referee. In the first half D. Miles scored for Blaengwawr and T. James equalized. Before the final G. Greenhill put Blaengwawr ahead. 000 Aberaman, 9; Capcoch, nil. The re- feree was Mr. W. S. Evans. The Aber- amanites were clearly the superior from s the outset. In the first half Hodges scored twice and F. Handley also put through. Six goals were added in the second half, the scorers being A. AV, illiams (1), S. Hodges (2), F. Handley (2), and T. Evans (1). ABERDARE SCHOOLBOYS' LEAGUE. The following postponed matches will be played on April 23rd: 10 a.m.-Aberaman v. Aman. 10a.m.—Capcoch v. Cwmbach National. 11 a.m.—Ynyslwyd v. Cwmbach Council. 11 a.m.Higher Grade, v. St. Fagan's.
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Local Cricket Notes.
Local Cricket Notes. BY TURFITE." The Cwmaman C.C., last year's champ- ions of the local league, have adopted the name of 'Aberaman Seconds," owing to being obliged to use the same field as the Aberaman Firsts. At the annual meeting of the Hirwain Club held recently the following officers were appointed: President, Mr Whitting, Bodwigi-sd; captain, Mr. Bert Davies; vice-captain, Mr. W. Evans; secretary, Mr. W. O. Twiney. The club will apply for admission into the Aberdare League. A meeting of the Aberdare and District Cricket League was held on Monday evening at Miles' Restaurant. It was de- cided to admit the Hirwain Club into the League, thus bringing up the number to eleven. It was decided to hold an um- pires examination, Messrs. J. Havard and T D. Jones being appointed adjudicators. At the annual meeting of the St. Teilo's C.C., Mountain Ash, the following officers were appointed: Secretary, Mr. D. Mas- ters; treasurer, Mr. A. Jenkins; captain, Mr. T. Phillips; vice-captain, Mr. T. Humphries. The president is Rev. J. Sinnett Jones, M.A., Vicar. The St. Winefred's Club, Penrhiwcei- ber, has been admitted into the local league.
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Aberaman Horse and Agricultural…
Aberaman Horse and Agricultural Show. What has been formerly known as the Aberaman Horse Show has now blossomed forth into an Agricultural Society. Those who know the Show ground will readily admit that this is an excellent place to hold an agricultural* exhibition. By the kindness of Mr. E. M. Ilann, the ground has again been secured and everything points to a successful exhibition. Read- ers will notice from our advertisement cclumns that the show is held this year later than usual, viz., on June 20th. This has been done to meet the agricultural element. Excellent judges have been 1 secured in the cattle and horse classes. Travelling facilities at a special low rate will be granted to exhibitors. The hack- ney judge hails from Cheshire, whilst the heavy harness expert comes from Lancashire. The exhibitors will have all the assistansce possible at the hands of the show committee, and every con- venience will be placed at their disposal. The energetic secretary, as in former years, will be Mr. Tom Rees, Broad Oak Inn, Aberaman. Schedules may be ob- tained from him at the above address.
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-iL. Inquisitive Lady: And what is this little box for?—Nerve-racked Clerk: Oh, for odds and ends! Inquisitive Lady: But it has two compartments. Why is that?—Nerve-racked Clerk: One for odds, madam, and the other for ends. Would it be any harm to deceive her about my age?" inquired the elderly millionaire. Probably not." I'm .60. How would it do to confess to 50?" a I think your chances would be better with her if you claimed 75."
I Merthyr Board of Guardians.
I Merthyr Board of Guardians. ANNUAL MEETING. The first meeting of -the new Board was held on Saturday. Present: Mrs. Rich- ards, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. A. N. Jenkins, Mrs. Edmunds, Revs. T. Rees, LI. M. Williams, D. L. Jones, D. J. Arthur, B.A., J. O'Reilly, W. A. Jones, W. C. Thomas, J. R. Salmon, Messrs A. Davies, J. Prowle, E. Ogwen Williams, J. Price, D. Evans, J.P., D. Jones, Idris Davies, W. Harris, T. Andrews, J.P., H. Jones, S. Thomas, W. Hiley, John Lloyd, John Williams, D. Davies, J.P., D. Edwards, Meth Davies, W. Davies, W. Jones, J. Edwards, T. T. Jenkins, Richard Rees, B. Lewis, Rees Rees, T. E. Morgan, D. J. Davies, D. Evans (Merthyr), Morgan Williams, Wm. Thomas, T. B. Greatorex, R. Vaughan, S. Davies, S. Bolwell, J. Aurelius, C. Fenwick, with Messrs. F. T. James (clerk) and J. L. Morris (de- puty clerk). ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. Rev. Father O'Reilly was voted to the chair pro tem. The first business was the election of chairman. Mr. R. Rees moved, and the Rev. D. L. Jones seconded, that Mr. Augustus Davies, chairman of t'ie Assessment Com- mittee, be chairman of the Board for the ensuing year. Mr. sJayies was unani- mously elected, and Father O'Reilly vacated the chair in his favour. Mr. Davies thanked the Board for the honour conferred upon him. He hoped that with their sympathy and co-oper- ation he would be able to discharge his duties as chairman creditably, and that all of them would perform their duties towards the ratepayers on the one hand and the poor on the other. VICE-CHAIRMAN APPOINTED. Mr. T. Andrews moved that the Rev. Ll. M. Williams, Rector of Dowlais, be elected vice-chairman. Mr. W. Harris seconded the proposi- tion, which was unanimously carried. The rev. gentleman returned thanks. ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE. It was agreed that the surviving old members on the Assessment Committee be re-elected, and that the two vacancies caused by defeats at the polls be filled. Eventually Messrs. J. Price, Vaynor, and Rev. T. Rees, Gelligaer, were elected to the vacant positions. OTHER COMMITTEES. The whole Board was appointed on the Finance Committee and House Manage- ment Committee. WAR DECLARED ON SIR MARCHANT A sub-committee of the Maintenance Committee reported having dealt with the case of William John James, who un- til recently was contributing towards the cost of the maintenance by the Board of his parents, and investigated the state- ment made by the Stipendiary to the effect that Mr. James was the owner of a motor car. The committee were satisfied that the statement was absolutely base- less, and noted with regret that the state- ment was repeated by the Stipendiary after he was informed by the Clerk that the man had assured the Board that he had never owned a motor car. The Rector of Dowlais moved the fol- lowing resolution: That this Board, in adopting the report of the sub-committee of the Maintenance Committee in the matter of the order made by the Merthyr Tyd- fil magistrates on William John James, desires to place on record its emphatic protest against the utterances of the Stipendiary on several occasions whilst dealing with cases brought before the bench by the officials of this Board. Allegations having been made that the Guardians are improperly influenced in the matter of appeals, and the clergy and ministers who are members of this Board having been specially singled out for contemptuous reference, this Board, in view of the very serious nature of the charge, further desires to enter upon the minutes its strongest repudi- ation of accusations made entirely with- out foundation, and which are calcu- lated to bring the whole administra- tion of the law into ridicule and con- tempt. Also the Board considers that, in its opinion, the Bench has complete- ly failed to grasp the points at issue in the apportionment of orders of main- tenance, believing that the Guardians, who spend hours in investigation, and who have local knowledge of the majority of cases which come before them, must be in a position to make recommendations that are both reason- able and just." Mr. T. Andrews, J.P., seconded. He remarked that some of his friends doubt- ed, in view of the fact that he was him- self a magistrate, whither he should in- terfere in this matter. However he was first of all a guardian, and secondly a magistrate. (Hear, hear.) Mr. W. Hiley supported the resolution, which was carried unanimously. ABERDARE BELIEF COMMITTEE. A meeting of the Relief Committee for the Aberdare Relief District was held on the 4th April. Present: Mr. Rees Rees (Aberdare) in the chair; Mrs. Maria Richards, Rev. J. D. Rees, Messrs. John Prowle, Morgan Williams, Idris Davies, Meth Davies, and Augustus Davies. The committee recommended that two tickets for the Porthcawl Rest be granted to David Jones, aged 21 years, residing at 4, Big-row, Cwmbach, who is suffering from cardiac affection. The committee recommended that Ann Creedon, aged 70 years, residing at 13, Davis-street, Hirwain, who is suffering from cataract of both eyes, be sent to the Cardiff Infirmary for operation.
HEALING THE SICK
HEALING THE SICK IN ABERDARE. FREE TREATMENT FOR ALL SUFFERERS. Wednesday next the Last Day. A nurse is in attendance daily at Messrs Boots, Cash Chemists, 12, Com- mercial-street, Aberdare, to give advice and free doses of Veno's Seaweed Tonic to all who call. To anyone suffering from any trouble of stomach, liver, kidneys, or blood, Veno's Seaweed Tonic comes as a revelation in cures. It is the most extraordinarily effective remedy ever produced, and in ordinary cases a cure is guaranteed within three months. Call and test it for yourself free of charge and get advice in your case. Come every day if you like and take advantage of this free trial you can purchase Veno's Seaweed Tonic afterwards at any chemists for Is. lid., and 2s. 9d. Free doses of Veno's Lightning Cough I Cure can also be obtained. Remember Wednesday next, April 27th, the last day for free treatment.
Socialism Discussed from the…
Socialism Discussed from the PuSpit. Special preaching services were held at Ynyslwyd Welsh Baptist Church on Sun- day and Monday last. The officiating ministers were the Rev. Hugh Jones, Llanelly, and the Rev. J. Jenkins (Gwili), who has the reputation of being in full sympathy with the objects of the Labour Party. The preacher on Sunday morning was the Rev. Hugh Jones. Dealing with the fundamental principles of Paul's belief in the divinity of Christ, the rev. gentle- man made passing references to the doc- trines of the Unitarians. In Wales the Unitarian body had the most talented scholars, and had everything favourable to their religion from an earthly point of view, yet they did not succeed or increase numerically. Why was this? Because their very religion was an attempt to deny the existence of a truth, and there- fore failure was assured. The reason why Roman Catholicism had so many followers all the world over was that despite their ritualism thev had the fundamental truths of Christianity as the basis of their creed. At the afternoon service a sermon was delivered by Gwili. The preacher took as his text, ",But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all u I these things shall be added unto you," Matthew vi., 33. remarked that this was becoming a democratic age. A new spirit was arising which asked for. jus- tice within the country and freedom for humanity. This spirit sought to get the churches to think less about a new heaven and to thing more about a new earth. There was clearly arising" in our midst to-day, therefore, two evangels, which he would try to define as: (1) The gospel of. these tlii,ii--s i.e., things materialis- tic; and (2) the gospel of the kingdom of God. In this country the claims of the baron and the squire were being super- seded by the claims of the people. The leaders of the democratic movement were turning their attention to the root of the evil," viz., the problem of the land, and were waging war against the land- lords. He would outline the programme of this new evangel, although it was pro- bably well known to them at Aberdare. They wanted to nationalise the land, so as to bring it within reach of the people. They wanted to change the existing rela- tions of Capital and Labour, so as to do away with competition and selfishness. They wanted better wages, better securi- ty of tenure, and more immunity from unemployment. More leisure and better houses were demanded, and it was desired to make everyone a servant of the State. Pensions were claimed for the workers at an age before they got too old to enj oy that pension. Libraries and art galleries were to be obtained out of the public purse. What did we have to say in the face of this new evangel? We should certainly say that it savoured strongly of materialism, yet if Jesus came to this earth it is hardly credible that He would cast it unceremoniously out of doors. Perhaps He would say, "Your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things." He would declaim and thunder against the injustice and ini- quities of the age, as did Esaiah, Jere- miah, Amos, and others of the Old Testa- ment prophets. What was to be our attitude towards this evangel? That was the great topic for Wales at the present day. The fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man was the spirit of the gospel of Christ's kingdom, as well as of the democratic movement of to-day. But what was Christ's kingdom, which they should seek first? It was not a material kingdom. Trying to change the world without changing the individual was the great defect of the materialistic gospel. Jesus changed man, and in that fact lay the great secret of his success.' It was said by the materialists that a person could not lead a pure life in a world so bad as this. Yet not only Christ himself but many of his saints had triumphed over the evils of life. Who would care to live in a world without difficulties to be overcome? He for one would not; and no State would be successful without changing the attitude of individuals to- wards evil. Could man be changed by changing his environment. No, never. Better houses, parks, and a grand envir- onment were not enough to change humanity. The men with the best houses, etc., at the present day were the most guilty of immorality. Of what use would it be to Aberdare to have new houses to-morrow, if there were not new men within those houses ? One evil house was enough to lower the morality of a whole street, whereas one single flower of purity could also be an apostle of reform. Some clamoured for getting the right party into Parliament, but the best laws would be. useless if not administered with an awakened conscience. The gospel of these things must needs have the gos- pel of Christianity to sustain it. With- out the gospel of the kingdom, the "gos- pel of these things" would not have come into existence. In the 'ideal repub- lic of Plato, which would contain about I the same population as that of Aberdare, there was freedom only for the few. The place of woman as a wife was not acknow- ledged, and slavery was encouraged. Jesus I Christ came to the world and showed that "the gospel of these things," apart from the kingdom of God and his righteous- ness, was an absolute failure. The lead- ers of the Labour Party could not afford to turn their backs upon the gospel of the Kingdom of God. The chief leaders of the movement were happily followers of Jesus of Nazareth, it was the smaller leaders who were atheists and who poison- ed the minds of the people. The services were conducted by the .Rev. R. E. Williams (Twrfab), pastor. Mr. Wm. Richards was precentor.
--Aberdare Timbermen.
Aberdare Timbermen. Proposed Revival of Union. On Monday a mass meeting of the timbermen, hauliers, and night labourers in the Aberdare Valley, was held at the Royal Exchange, Aberdare, for the pur- pose of considering the advisability of re-forming the Timbermen's Union. Very strong speeches were delivered, several speakers contending that the South Wales Miners' Federation had done nothing to improve the position of anybody but the colliers, and that the interests of the other classes were ignored It was ultimately resolved to adjourn the meeting for a week, and to take a ballot of the timbermen, etc., at each colliery beforo proceeding further. The importance of this movement will be apparent when it is remembered that the Aberdare Timbermen's Union was the last of the independent unions to join the Federation, and that when they joined they did so as an independent lodge, and that some years elapsed before the timbermen at the various collieries paid their contributions direct to the lodges, and thus fell in with the other classes of workmen.
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a John," queried her husband's wife, a if some bold bad man were to kidnap me, would you offer a reward?" Sure thing," replied the wife's husband. "I always reward those who do me a favour."
A Musical Feast.
A Musical Feast. ORCHESTRAL CONCERT AT ABERDARE. The third annual concert of the W. J. Evans' Orchestral Society was held in the Market Hall, Aberdare, on Thursday evening. The attendance was very satis- factory, the audience including the elite in local musical circles. The orchestra was augmented for the occasion to 61 members, with Mr. Arthur Angle as leader. The Band also included Mr. C. W inter bottom, the great contra bass player from London, Mr. J. E. R. Teague and Mr. Goudman, 'cello players, Mr. Taliesyn James, R.A.M., Aberdare, the veteran harpist. Among the violin- ists were Mr. J. Duys of Bath, and Mr. W. Whitaker of Swansea. Ivlr. Paul Draper was first bassoon and Mr. Ralph Livsey first horn. The concert opened with Suite Espag- nole, "La Feria," by the Band. This piece is divided into three movements, the first descriptive of a bull fight, the second of a balcony scene in Spain, and the third of the theatre. The next item was another selection by the Band, Czardas No. 2 (Michiels), a Hungar- ian dance. Following this was a harp solo, Adagio, by Mr. Taliesyn James, with orchestral accompaniment. This item was enthusiastically 'received, and Mr. James repeatedly bowed his acknow- ledgments. Miss Blodwen Lloyd, R.C.M., contributed two songs, Solve'ig (Greigj "Oh, that we two were Maying" (Nevin), and the celebrated scena, Softly -hs," by Weber. Miss Lloyd possesses a very flexible voice and with further ex- perience would develop into a fine artiste. Master Brinley Lewis, Aberaman, con- tributed the horn solo, a Angels guard Thee" (Godard). Master Lewis shows unmistakable promise of future excellence or, this most difficult instrument. His contribution was received with tremend- ous applause. Mr. Teague, of Cheltenham, the cele- brated cellist, gave two items, Ber- ceuse (Godard) and Scherzo" (Goens), which were greatly applauded. One of the features of the concert was the debut of Miss Phyllis Jones, Cardiff, who played the pianoforte concerto "No. 1 in G Minor" (Mendelssohn). Consider- ing that Miss Jones had only one hurried rehearsal with the orchestra, she dis- j played remarkable technique for a child of her age (Miss Jones is barely 14). There was a lack of evenness in her octave play- ing, but this was a defect which time and practice will soon remedy. Her effort was enthusiastically received, and she re- sponded with The Hunting Song from Mendelssohn's "Songs Without Words." The remaining items by the orchestra were: The Overture, "The Bartered Bride (Smetana); Ballet Egyptien (Luigini), which was the pice de resist- ance of the evening; "Humoreske" (Dvorak), and March by Louis Ganne. The orchestra were thoroughly under the control of the conductor, Mr. W. J. Evans, and the playing was crisp, with due attention paid to the light and shade. We must congratulate the con- ductor upon the excellent and in some cases original readings he gave of the various items. The pianoforte accompaniments were in the very capable hands of Prof. R. Howells. We note with gratification that there has been established what appears to be a rapproachement between the at one time rival organizations of Prof. Howell and Mr. W. J. Evans. This augurs well for a strong united orchestra, in Aberdare. The committee, the chairman of which was Mr. J. Minett, senr., and the ener- getic secretary, Mr. Hugh Thomas, Ynys- lwyd. School, worked hard to ensure the success of the concert, the proceeds of which will be devoted towards the musi- cal education of Master Brinley Lewis. The orchestra consisted of the follow- ing:-Violins: Messrs. A. Angle (leader), J. Duys, W. Whitaker, W. Carroll, Bert Phillips, E. Ashton, Tom Jones, M. Wil- liams, R. Walters, S. Evans, H. Lewis, W. Rees, Eli Bloch, Spencer Phillips, Sidney Hughes, J. Donoghue, Miss Mabel Morgan, Messrs. D. J. Morris, Archie Flooks, Austin Williams, J. Driscoll, Dd. D; Williams, A. Jones, E. Thomas, and L. Bracchi. Violas: Messrs. J. Phillips, Dorman, D. H. Price, J. Minett, and J. Williams. 'Cellos: Messrs. J. E. R. Teague, Goudman, Owen, Roderick. Contra Bass: Messrs. C. Winterbottom, D. Jones, and J. Minett. Flutes: Messrs M. Barry and E. Phillips. Piccolo, Mr. M. Barry. Oboes: Messrs. J. A. Phillips and Austin Morris. Clarinets: Messrs. M. Draper, L. Morris, B. Davies, and T. H. Sage. Bassoons: Messrs. Paul Draper and D. J. Williams. Horns: Messrs. Ralph Livsey, A. Black, B. Lewis, and D. Edwards. Cornets: Messrs. E. Hardi- man and J. Reardon. Trombones: Messrs. T. Hardiman, Bindett, B. Jones, and Guttridge. Harp: Mr. Taliesyn James. Tympani: Mr Robinson. Drums: Mr. J. Morris. Hon. Librarian, Mr. W. Beddoe Stephens.
Aberdare Orchestral Society.
Aberdare Orchestral Society. PRESENTATION TO MR W. J. EVANS Quite a pretty incident was witnessed at the Orchestral Concert held at the Market Hall, Aberdare, on Thursday evening. Mr. W. J. Evans, the con- ductor, was presented with an elegant Music Cabinet, valued at about £ 9 or £ 10. This was subscribed for by the Aberdare members of the Band, and Mr. Evans and the audience knew nothing of the event until Mr. Arthur Angle stepped forward to make the presentation, which lie did in a characteristically witty speech He said that few places could beat Aberdare for high-class concerts. These concerts had been held in Aberdare from time to time for the last 22 years. He (Mr. Angle) had been associated with them during that period. Mr. W. J. Evans had interested himself in promot- ing these musical treats. They all knew very well that such a service was often a thankless task, and those who did it received more kicks than happen ces. Some people thought that he and others were making a good thing out of music, but he could assure them it was otherwise. He had been told that some 20 years ago it was a "toss up" whether Mr. Evans would go in for business or for a musi- cal carear. He congratulated Mr. Evans upon choosing the former. (Laughter.') Mr. Evans was ,now a sight better off. However, he wished to say that he (Mr. Angle) and other professional gentlemen had received from Mr.-Evans the great- est courtesy and the greatest respect. Musicians were a funny lot of cattle. (Laughter.) They did not mind playing when they were paid for it, though some were willing to do so without payment. But musicians never Mked to be driven or bullied. He was pleased and proud that he was a member of Mr. Evans' Or- chestra, the members of which had de- cided to show their appreciation of his services by presenting him with that beautiful Music Cabinet. They recog- nised the large amount of good work Mr. Evans had done for music in Aberdare. He now, on behalf of the Orchestral Band, asked Mr. Evans' acceptance of that present. He might add that the work which Mr. Evans had contributed was all a labour of love. (Applause.) Mr. W. J. Evans, on coming forward to receive the gift, was given a very cordial greeting by the members of the Band and the large audience. The occasion, he said, reminded him of the young lady who, when she received on offer of mar- riage, replied, "It is so sudden." (Laugh- ter.) He really did not know what to say or how to thank them. He con- sidered that the naming of the Band The W. J. Evans' Orchestra was a sufficient compliment in itself. As to Mr. Angle's speech, he had said a good deal more than was necessary and more than he (the speaker) deserved. ("iNo, no.") He wished to say that no Band and conductor had got on better than they during the three years the Band had been in existence. That was saying a good deal in the musical world. Pro- bably they had all heard the old Welsh. saying, Cythraul y Canu." He would. not say more but would conclude with the words of the Welsh bard, Ti wydd- ost. beth ddywed fy nghalon." (Applause.)
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