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lilipwain. "LINSEED COMPOUND" (Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, &c), voids Influenza. J Royal Enfield Cycles are supplied for cash or monthly payments. Sole Agent: A. D. Jones, Duke Street, Aberdare. NEBO.—This pulpit was occupied on Sunday by two students from the Aca- demy, Pontypridd. MOUNT PLEASANT.—The pulpit of Mount Pleasant English Cong. Church was occupied on Sunday morning and evening by Miss Maggie Bevan, the popu- lar girl preacher, who is only 16 years of age. In the afternoon she preached at Nebo, and on Monday night at Ramoth (B.). Very large congregations attended. LECTURE.—On Thursday, at Taber- nacle Cong. Chapel, under the auspices of the R.A.O.B., Mr. G. W. Hall, of Lon- don, who acted as agent for Mr. Pritch- ard Morgan in the recent election, lec- tured on My impressions and experience in the far East." The proceeds were in aid of Mr Rees Jones, Manchester-place. The R.A.O.B. turned out in full regalia. Mr. Hall's address was most entertaining and instructive. The chair was occupied 'id. by Mr. T. Jones, Bronwydd.

Cwmdare. Hundreds testify to the efficacy of Emrys' Cough-Ease for coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitis, etc. One dose re- lieves. It is wonderful. Cheap Rink Tickets to all purchasers of Skates at A. D. Jones', Duke Street. When you want a drink, have a good one. Try McLaren's Iron Brew, which is a good one. ST. LUKE'S CHURCH. — On Sunday morning Holy Communion was celebrat- ed, the Vicar being the celebrant. The evening service was conducted by Mr. D. T. Jones. The lessons were read by Mr. ) T. J. Thomas. Mr. Evan J. Evans pre- sided at the organ. EVENING SCHOOLS. The lady students of the Cwmdare Evening Con- tinuation Class were entertained to a splendid tea on Thursday night last. There were present: Miss Williams, the evening class teacher, and the teachers of both departments of the school. The students were: Misses Ethel Roberts, E. Thomas, Annie Lacey, M. M. Roberts, Hannah Jones, M. A. Jenkins, Dorothy John, M. M. Price, A.. Griffiths, T. Bey- non, M. Jenkins, R. M. Evans, Maggie Jones, M. M. -Tones, M. M. James, R. J. Davies, L. M. Jones. Tray-holders: Misses Williams, Edith Jones; assistants, Misses Magdalene Jenkins and Tegwen Rees. After tea games were indulged in. A song was very nicely sung by Miss M. M. Price, Bwllfa.

Trecynon. "LINSEED COMPOUND" for Coughs and Colds. Of proven efficacy. 9id. & 1/11. Of Chemists only. For dry, hacking, and irritable cough, there is nothing to equal Emrys Evans' Cough-Ease. Try it. AMBULANCE.—The results of the oral examination in connection with the Tre- cynon Ambulance Class are as follows: — Open: 1st, divided between T. R. Gain and J. B. Nicholas; 3rd, R. Stanton. 1st year: 1, W. T. Davies; 2, W. H. Davies; 3, E. J. Edwards. 2nd and 3rd year: 1, J. Easton; 2, B. Lewis; 3, J. T. Jones. The adjudicator was Dr. Wilson, and the ,secretarial duties were discharged by Mr. J. Berry. "ADVICE TO MOTHERS."—Are you broken in your rest by a sick child suffer- ing with the pain of cutting teeth ? Go at once to a chemist, and get a bottle of MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP. It produces natural, quiet sleep by reliev- ing the child from pain, and the little cherub awakes as "bright as a button." Contains no Poisonous Ingredient. Of all Chemists. Is. lid. per bottle.

Robertstown. "LINSEED COMPOUND" with warm neater is an excellent gargle for sore throat, Colds, Coughs, &c. When you want a drink, have a good one. Try McLaren's Iron Brew, which -is a good one. A. D. Jones, Duke Street, Aberdare, -for Royal Enfield Cycles. SOCIAL. On Thursday evening a :social was held at Salem Chapel, under the auspices of the Mehefin Tent of the I.O.R. The following presided at the tables: Mrs. Sarah A. Llewelyn, Mrs. Price, Mrs. Ruth Thomas, Miss Lizzie Evans, Miss Gwen Williams, Miss Mar- garet A. Lloyd, Mrs. Thomas (Trecynon), Miss Annie Thomas. Assistants: Mrs. Emily Davies, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Bowen, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Rees, Messrs. Dd. J. Williams, Evan Edwards, Wm. Price, Wm. T. Williams, and Dd. Rees Davies.

Aberdare. TRY HAYTER'S BREAD. A. D. Jones, Duke Street, for Richard- '(;n's Skates. LINSEED COMPOUND" for Coughs and Colds. Of proven efficacy. Of "Chemists only. 9Jd., 1/lid., 2/9. FOR ARTIFICIAL TEETH visit Mae Cormack's Consulting Rooms, 2, Cardiff. "Street. Aberdare. UNRIVALLED. — The Smart Up-fcfl- "date Suite, from 13s. 6d.. obtained at J A. Evans's, the Noted Hat Shop, Top of "Canon-street, are the talk of the Aber- dare Vailev. CAR MEL LANTERN SERVICE, — On Sunday the children that assemble at 'Carmel Hall were addressed by Mr D. M. •; John, who narrated to the youngsters an interesting Christmas story, entitled, The holy terror." „„'ST. ELVAN'S.—At this Church on Sunday morning* the Te Deum v/as sung t(. Sullivan in D. The Rev. K. O. Carter, "-A;, officiated. At the evening ser- vice Smart's Canticles were sung, and the Uev. Dewi Williams, B.A., preached. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOUR. — On Thursday last Mr. Jas. Roach occupied "the chair at Carmel C.E. Society, and an excellent paper was read by Mr. W. Bry- alt on "God's thoughts of me." The discussion which followed was taken up by Pastor Kinsey, Messrs. W. Eynon, G. Morgan, Morgan Parr, and others. SILO A M.I.S,.—1On Wednesday evening aY'- David Davies, Albert-street, presid- ^1- Mr. Emdar Evans, son of the Rev. Silyn Evans, gave an excellent paper I)n "Henry Richard," and Mr. William /cbonias gave an appreciative address on c( Stephen Hughes, Carmarthen." Com- ments were made by Messrs. W. Parker, John Jones, Morgan-street, David Evans, and T. M. Jones. TEA MEETING. — To conclude the ^ession of Carmel M.I.S. the lady mem- bers provided a tea on Monday evening, -he tables were nicely decorated and Presided over by Mrs. Simpson, Elm Grove; Mrs. Roach, Canon-street, and Miss Minett. Other offices were filled by Miss Bosiier, Miss Winstanley, Mrs. Kinsey, and Mrs. Evans. The proceeds, which totalled about £3, are to be given to the Baptist Zenana Mission Fund. TABERNACLE.—On Sunday morning the Rev. J. M. Jones, M.A., pastor, gave the first of a series of addresses dealing with the life and character of Jesus Christ. He remarked that it was sur- prising1 how very little was known extern- ally of Jesus. Mark, who was the most faithful and fullest narrator of events pertaining to the life of Christ, told us very little about his outward life. The events of the last week of his life were, however, fully recorded in all the gospels. The Gospel writers told us that he had appeared" after his death, and doubtless he was as real to his disciples after death as previously. He was ever present to them, and that was the meaning of the resurrection. It was, however, the char- acter and message of Jesus Christ that was of importance to us. He was a figure which could be lifted out of external events and made the universal example for all times. PERSONAL.—Mr. & Mrs. Jas. Evans, now of Aberdare (late of Cwmparc), were honoured by Park (C.M.) Church, Cwm- pare, on Monday evening, both being the 'recipients of very handsome presents. Mr. and Mrs. Evans had been members of the church, the former acting in the capacity of organist for many years. Recently Jie was appointed under-manager of Llwyn-helyg Colliery, Aberdare. The meeting was a highly successful one, and was presided over by the Rev. Wm. Lewis (pastor). On behalf of the church, Mr. T. C. Morgan (Schools), presented Mr. Evans with a beautiful illuminated ad- dress, and Mrs. R. Hughes formally hand- ed over to Mrs. Evans a silver coffee ser- vice. The deacons all referred in high terms to Mr. Evans' character and past services, and wished him and his family a long life of prosperity and further ser- vice in Aberdare. The recipients suit- ably responded. CARMEL (B.).-On Sunday evening last the Rev. A. B. Kinsey, B.A., B.D., pastor of Carmel English Baptist Church, took as his text the words in Matt. xii., 12, How much then is a man better than a, sheep." Mr. Kinsey observed that ac- cording to some people's views man was too insignificant a being for God to take notice of. But God did not judge man by the standard of physical greatness. As Dr. Watts said, The mind's the stand- ard of the man." But even intellectual superiority was no test of man's true value. Man might be rich in worldly possessions and in intellect, but poor in the sight of God. God was no respecter of persons. He judged a man by what he was and not by what he had. He (the preacher) had heard it said that when an accident occurred underground the first question generally asked was not, "What about the man ?" but "What has become of the horse?" Horseflesh was of more value in the eyes of the company than a f man's soul. In the eye of the employer man was merely a piece of mechanism, 'What value were we to our associates? They might regard us as simply pleasant companions. Again, what value were we to those who were near and dear to us? Commenting further on the subject, Mr. Kinsey said that Atheism looked upon man as a creature of the moment, exist- ing to-day and non-existent to-morrow. It was Christ that had taught the real value of man. He had recognised man as man and not as a chattel. It was the religion of Jesus Christ that had given us hospitals and charitable institutions.

Cwmbach. When you want a drink, have a good one. Try McLaren's Jton Brew, which is a good one. OBITUARY.—On Wednesday the fun- eral of the late Mrs. Margaret Thomas, wife of Mr. John Thomas, 17, Bridge- road, took place at the Aberdare Public Cemetery. The deceased leaves a sorrow- ing husband and two sons. One son, 14 years of age, was buried about a year ago. The deceased was a member of Bethania Welsh Baptist Church, whose pastor, the Rev.-Joseph James, conducted the burial obsequies. A beautiful wreath had been sent by Mrs. Evans, Farmers' Arms. Mr. F. D. E. George, Aberdare, was the undertaker. The mourners were: Mr. John Thomas, husband; Mr. Edgar Thomas and Master Clifford Thomas, sons; Mr. and Mrs. John Elias, Ponty- rhyl, father and mother; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Elias, Pontyclun, brother and sister- in-law; Mrs. G. M. Davies, Pontyrhyl, sister; Mr. and Mrs. John Rees, Cwm- bach, brother ond sister-in-law; Mrs. M. Thomas and Mrs. C. Thomas, Fishguard, sisters-in-law; Mr. and Mrs. F. Foster, Cardiff; Mr. and Mrs. T. Elias, Glyn- neath; Mr. Gwilym Elias, Trecynon; Mr and Mrs. W. Price, C'efn, uncles and aunts; Mr. Edward James, Cwmaman, brother-in-law; Mr. Pete Jones, New Tre- degar, cousin; Mrs. A. Price, Pentre- bach, aunt; Misses M. and Kate Rees, Cwmbach, nieces; Miss Price, Dowlais, cousin; Misses Alice G. Elias and Gwen M. Davies, Pontyrhyl, nieces. Messrs. E. and W. Elias, Trecynon; Wm. Rees, Philip-row, and T. and A. Morris, Aber- nant, cousins.

Aberaman. For Asthma, Bronchitis, Tight-Chest, difficulty of breathing, try Emrys' Cough- Ease. It cuts the phlegm and clears the tubes. MATRIMONY.—A very pretty wedding took place at Siloa Cong. Church, Aber- dare, on Tuesday, the parties being Miss Gwen Rees, daughter of Mr. William Rees, 35, Brook-stret, and Mr. John Samuel Rushton, Clarence-terrace. The II officiating minister was the Rev. H. P. Jenkins, Saron, while Mr. G. G. Jones, registrar, was also present. The bride I was attired in a princess robe of cream cloth and a hat with an ostrich feather to match. She also carried a bouquet of Hewers. The best man was Mr Dan Hughes, Brook-street, and the brides- maids were Miss Blodwen Rees, sister of the bride; Miss L. M. Reynolds, Trede- gar,/ cousin of the bridegroom, and Miss Maggie Jones. The bride was given away bv Mr. Tom Rees, while Mr. Watkin Rees and Mr. Ivor Rushton were also present. After the ceremony breakfast was partaken, of at the house of the bride. The happy couple then left for Bourne- mouth, where the honeymoon is being spent.

| Cwmaman. AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIE- TY.—At the meeting of the above society OIL Friday last a lantern lecture was de- livered by Mr. Thomas IT. Bolitho, mechanical engineer at the Cwmaman Colliery, on Bread, and how we get it. He exhibited a splendid series of slides depicting the reaping, threshing, etc., of wheat, and the various processes of mak- ing bread. <

Abercwmboi. Royal Enfield Cycles, made like a gun. Sole Agent: A. D. Jones, Duke Street, Aberdare. "COAGULINE," "KLINX," TEN- ASITINE." Cements for mending all things. 6d. each. BETHLEHEM M.I.S.—On Friday even- ing last Mr. Philip Rees, A.C., occupied the chair, and the meeting was opened by Mr. Rees Davies. Splendid papers were read by the following: Mrs. W. Eggleton upon Is the religious 'seiat' what it should be?" Mr. Wm. Harries upoi-i "The claims of the Sunday School upon church members and Mr. Tom Thomas upon, Our duty towards the Welsh language." Comments of an ap- propriate nature were made by. Messrs. John Evans, Edward Pugh, Henry Wil- liams, Isaac Isaac, the Rev. J. B. Davies, and the chairman. Mr. W. R. Griffiths' indefatigable labour as secretary has been of great service to the society.

Mountain Ash. "LINSEED COMPOUND" for Coughs, Colds, and Bronchial troubles. 9J., 1 lIt. Purchasers of Skates at A. D. Jones', Duke Street, save 3d. each time they enter the Rink. FFRWD (B.).—The quarterly meetings of this church were held on Sunday last. The following took part: -Recitations bv James Ashford, Tom Williams, David Prosser, Lilian Ashford, Wm. Morgan, Emlyn Morgan, Trevor Thomas, William Henry Rees, Susie Williams, James Mor- gan, Richard Austin, Edward Williams, E. May John, E. Powell, Oliver Edwards, Daniel Jones, May Wheeler, Alice Wil- liams, Morgan Griffiths, Miss Edwards. Solos by May Watts, Ceinwen Morgan, A. Jane Watts, D. T. Elias, Tom Rich- ards, Mary Jane Bcundy, E. Baden Powell, Maggie Parry, May Thomas, John Watts, Maggie Ann John. Duets, James Ashford and John Jones, Tom Richards and Arthur Griffiths, Esther May John and Samuel John. Glees were given by Mr. L. Watts and party. Dia- logue by Mrs. Breeze and party.

Abercynon. CONCERT.—On Thursday evening the Abercynon Male Voice Party, under the conductorship of Mr. W. Williams (Eos Berw) gave a grand benefit concert at Llanfabon Schools, Nelson. The chair was taken by the Rev. T. Walter Davies, B.A., Rector. The programme was:- Pianoforte solo by Mr. Haydn Woods. Solos, Miss Gwladys Williams, Miss M. M. Davies, and Miss Cassie Jenkins. Re- citation, Mr. Robert Wyndham. Solos, Miss A. M. Jones. Cornet solo, Mr. Frank Livesey. Mr. Dai Davies gave a comic patter. Duet by Miss Cassie Jen- kins and Miss M. M. Davies. Recitation, Mr. Dan Thomas. Songs by Mr. Wm. Taylor and Mr. Tom Lewis. Quartette by members of the party. Song by Mr. Frank S. Aust. Solo, Mr. J. 0. Davies. Duet, Miss Cassie Jenkins and Mf. Tom Lewis. The party gave several choruses in their best style. The concert was quite a treat, and the large audience ap- preciated the excellent programme. Mr. Haydn Wood accompanied. SOCIAL AND PRESENTATION.—On Wednesday evening, April 13th, a social evening was held at the vestry of the English Cong. Chapel on the occasion of presenting Miss Daisy Tame, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Tame, upon her leaving Abercynon for South Africa. There was a large number present. The tables were in charge of Mrs. T. Morgan, Miss Cheen, assisted by Miss E. A. Thomas, Miss Rebecca Edwards, Miss Philpin, and Miss Morgan. After tea Miss Tame was presented* by Mr. Fred Blake, in the absence of Mr. Geo. Stone, superintendent, with a beautiful Bible, subscribed for by the members of the Sunday School. Miss Tame responded briefly and appropriately. Addresse-k were delivered by Mr. W. O. Blake, Miss Cheen, Mr. J. Hiscock, Mr. T. Jones, Mr. Fred Carslake, Mr. Fred Edwards, Mrs. Hiscock, Mr. T. Slade, Mr. Tame, Mr. T. Dennis. Solos were rendered by Mr Her- bert Blomley and Miss E. Richards. Re- citation, Mr. D. Davies. Mr. C. Hicks proposed a vote of thanks to the ladies for providing the tea, which was second- ed by Mr T. Jones. The Rev. M. Jenkins presided. The accompanist was Miss Eva Blomley, A.L.C.M.

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Letters to the Editor. 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. TO OUR CORRESPONDENTS. a JUSTICE.You have not forwarded to us your name and address. RHYS LEWIS OR DANCE? Dear Sir,—I see from a balance sheet issued by the secretary (Mrs R. R. Davies) that over < £ 41 has been handed over to the District Nurse's Fund as the result of the performance by the Aber- dare Welsh Dramatic Society of Rhys Lewis at Cwmaman last February. Could any one let me know through the med- ium of your interesting columns how much has been handed over to the same fund as the net profit of the dance re- cently held in the .same place? An ac- count of the dance and the names of the committee who organised it would also be valuable, as it would help us in future to know which is the better way of rais- ing money towards this worthy object- a Welsh Play or a Dance?—Yours very faithfully, JOHN RUFUS. CWMAMAN DISTRICT NURSE FUND. Mr. Editor,—As one who believes firm- ly in the need and the value of the work of District Nurses, may I be allowed to suggest respectfully to the committee who are responsible for the District Nurse at Cwmaman the advisability of not making too frequent appeals to the public for support for the excellent work done by them at Cwmaman. It is well known that the amount of money avail- able for philanthrophic objects is limited, and there are other causes needing assist- ance, and for these reasons too many efforts for the same cause is more likely to defeat than to promote its object. I hope the committee will not again have two events within two months, as by such methods the work may be crippled seriously. Hoping the committee will take the sugg-esiton in the spirit in which it is offered.- I am, yours truly, A.J. AN APPEAL TO FREE CHURCHES. Sir,—After the formation of the Free Church Council in Aberdare it was ex- pected that the churches would organ- ize and co-operate in all the good works that could be done in the district, and that spiritual progress would be made, and that a religious revival would make it nearly a millennium. Why is it not so ? Have the Council gone to sleep ? Here is the Christian Endeavour Coun- cil to meet here in a couple of months, t and the local C.E. Societies are marked- ly indifferent—members are falling off, and in some instances the societies are shut up. Then again there are no coun- ter attractions to the public house, the street parading, and market jostling. Why do not the churches open their chapels to the wandering population each evening? Surely there is a galaxy of talent and plenty of organizing workers to supply a programme of music and literary efforts which could compete with the so-called sacred concerts that are pro- vided each Sunday. Now, Trinity, Nazareth, Tabernacle, Carmel, St. David's, etc., which of you will lead? Or f better still if all of you were to combine ( and send out into the highways and hedges and compel them to come in and have good fare, free and comforting, and a hearty welcome each evening of the week, if possible. Then we shall be < doing the work which the Master de- ] puted to His Apostles, and whose mantles have fallen upon the shoulders of every CHRISTIAN WORKER. j A SUGGESTION TO COLLIERS. j Dear Sir,—Now that the gloom which ( overhung the South Wales coalfield has ( been dispelled, and that we can hope } for a five years peace, kindly allow me space to make a suggestion as to what can be done in the meantime, so as to ] put the colliers on a better footing for a ( future crisis. c The general impression among the rank and file is that once more their claims have not bad anything like due recognition. Various causes are given, but somehow there lurks the suspicion that the men's leaders are not quite a match in dealing with the owners' representatives. This may or may not be true, but from the men's point of view one thing is quite certain, that a great majority of the colliers signed the recent agreement without by any means real- ising what the agreement really meant. The miners agents cannot flatter them- selves on the success of their efforts to prove the advantages of the new agree- ment whether the fault lies in the agreement or in the intelligence of the colliers is a question for much specu- lation. But we feel that something tangible could be done, before the five years are up, to prevent the recurrence of this muddle. The difficulty is that of understanding the statistical side of the coal trade. The experts are undoubted- ly on the side of the owners, as each successive agreement proves. The ordinary*- worker is quite at sea in this respect, and is overwhelmed by a mass of figures, and yields hopelessly beaten. Now were some of the aspiring young men who find outlet for their intellectual energies in colliery manager examin- ations to divert their capacities to the atudying of coal trade statistics, they could be of much greater benefit to their fellow workers. And here comes in our humble suggestion could not the col- liers raise a fund for providing scholar- ships to this end ? These scholarships should be given annually, be open to young men from the collieries, and should provide University training in statistics. By this method a body of men would be raised who could meet the owners on equal terms, and who could enlighten their comrades in the business side of colliery affairs. If it is claimed that the money cannot be raised well, means can be found by reducing the nuujber of agents, and applying the money thus saved to this new channel. As to the working of this scheme, no doubt the University authorities would be only too pleased to do what they could in drawing up a suitable course, and seeing that the work is done. While the present state of ignorance in coal trade statistics i exists the owners have a free hand, and the colliers cannot hope to combat them successfully on any issue.-Yours, A SYMPATHISER.

Executive Attacked. YNYSYBWL MINERS INDIGNANT. At a well-attended meeting of the Lady Windsor Colliery workmen, Ynysybwl, on Thursday evening, under the presidency of Mr Henry James, checkweigher, the new agreement and the conduct of the negotiations leading thereto by the Executive were adversely criticised. The Chairman stated that, in his opinion, it was high time to curtail the autocratic power wielded by the Execu- tive by the introduction of a lay ele- ment, to the extent of at least half its number, and expressed himself as being strongly in favour of taking steps for a thorough and democratic reorganisation of the Federations comprised in the M.F.G.B., with a view to more united national action on questions affecting the whole of the miners. The following resolution was unani- mously carried :— That we strongly protest against the action of our Executive in not giving the workmen an opportunity of accept- ing or rejecting the owners' final pro- posals before submitting same to the M.F.G.B. Had this been done our Executive would have had a much stronger case to put before the confer- ence, and, we believe, have convinced even the autocrats of that body of the justice of our case and of our determin- ation with their help of striking a blow that would once and for all put an end to the tyranny, oppression and injustice which now exist.

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Mountain Ash Jottings. BY "LUCIFER." The delay in counting the votes at the Mountain Ash Elections is still causing some vexation among people at Moun- tain Ash. At the last Council meeting Councillor Lamburn gave expression to this feeling of discontent, but it appears that the Clerk was ready for the attack. No sooner had Mr. Lamburn asked a question on the subject than the Clerk; flared and fired up and said he was not going to do it, and that if they wanted the poll declared the same night as the elections, the Council would have to find someone else to do the work. That, of course, would be an easy task. There are plenty of competent men who would be glad to earn £10 or < £ 20, but I presume the Council will not go thus far, but will tolerate the present dilatory system for some time longer. The Clerk's reply to Mr. Silas Williams as to whether one or two wards could not be counted the same evening, and the re- mainder left till the following day, was rather ingenious. The reply was that all the boxes must be in the room before one could be opened. This kind of argu- ment shows a devotion with a vengeance to the letter of the law. I cannot believe that he is so particular regarding every point of law. In Aberdare, Col. Phillips, the returning officer," counted the Four Wards of the District Council the same evening, leaving the Three Wards Guard- ians Elections till the following day. Now, could not Mr. Linton declare the one Ward in which there was a Council Election, the same night, leaving the Guardians till the following day? Was there anything in the Statute Book, or in the rules and regulations of the Local Government Board, to preclude liim ? If so, why could it be done in Aberdare ? As I pointed out on a previous occasion, II the whole populace of Mountain Ash and district are kept on the rack of suspense for 15 or 16 hours, so that the Clerk might get his unbroken night's rest. I hope- Mr. Lamburn will not allow the question to drop, but will follow the matter up and get some reform by the time the next election comes round. The Council are giving a deal of atten- tion to the provision of Parks for the people in the Mountain Ash area. In Mountain Ash there is a nice Park, though it is situated on land which is anything but flat. A Park was opened at Penrhiwceiber recently, and now ar- rangement have been completed for a re- creation ground for Ynysybwl. A piece of ground has also been secured at Aber- cynon, but the obstacle here is to get another piece of land belonging to another landowner, in order to make a road. Sunday concerts, if there be a silver collection made at the door, have been declared illegal by the Council, and the word has gone forth to the Abercynon Hall authorities that future concerts will be held there at their peril. As it hap- pens, the Mountain Ash Public Institute is closed on Sundays for all purposes. This new rule was adopted some time ago, but not without stern opposition. The same thing applies to Penrhiwceiber and Ynysybwl. Abercynon is the only en- lightened town in the whole district where a pleasant Sunday afternoon or evening may be spent in the Hall. And it appears that this will be condemned in future and that the people will have no alternative but trudge the dismal streets, and anyone who knows Aber- cynon streets knows they are dismal. The lot of the Nonconformist minister, like the policeman's, is not at all a nobby or a happy one. In last week's "Leader" scmeone from Abercynon complains that n inisters take an interest in elections and exercise the right of free-born citi- zens? Very wrong of them. What right have they to say or do anything outside their sacred calling? They are paid by the congregations who perhaps are com- posed of working-men and therefore if the ministers must speak and vote for anybody, they ought to support the so- called working-men's candidate* The price of freedom ever was and ever will 1)8 world without end, eternal vigi- lance. In the religious world of the past the persecuted became in their turn the persecutors. And it is to be feared that there is a class of workers, who through the years have been shouting for freedom and emancipation, now when they have that freedom, seek to fetter the hands and legs of those who are more or less in their employ. There is as much reason and common-sense in a miner voting for a capitalist because his wages come from that quarter, as there is in a minister voting Socialist or Labour because the bulk of his flock are adherents of the Socialist or Labour Party. Let every man, even a Nonconformist minister, have the right to exercise his own opin- ion and judgment, so long as he does not take a mean advantage to thrust his opin- ions down other people's throats. __d_

Scraps. BY "SCRIBE." A preacher at Bethel, Abernant, on Sunday week delivered a few stinging jeremiads concerning pride. It was his firm conviction that pride should be con- demned more. He drew a picture of a country house where persons gathered together at a party. They were called ladies and gentlemen, but he would not give them those honoured names. Then the speaker enlarged upon the people's I vanities—how one would sing in order to be praised; how another-a lady as a rule—would paint her face and waste an hour beholding her figure in a mirror. He confessed that a proud man could go through the world in a worldly sense better than one with no pride, i.e., he would receive better attention and would be looked up to more than the plain man. This is no doubt true. It does not re- quire a very large experience to see what an impression a man can make with a silk hat and a frock coat. And if he can wear these every evening so much the more impression will he make. Not long ago a commercial traveller related in an article in the newspapers an experiment which he tried. He discarded the top hat and frock coat and substituted for them an ordinary bowler and coat. It was not long before he noticed a decline in his number of orders and customers, orders which were picked up by the well- ] groomed, well-dressed, top-hatted com- j petitor. After all, we should distinguish between ] pride and swank, and if this preacher is going to enter upon a crusade againsf ¡ pride, let him make sure of his ground. Many a man has gone to the dogs for the want of a little pride. Pride, to a cer- tain extent, is a very commendable arti- cle, and so long as the person pays for his pride out of his own pocket, other people should hesitate to complain. But perhaps what the preacher found fault with mostly was not so much the, clothes as the manners of men and women, for he made a remark that some ladies did not know how to move their lips to speak, to say nothing of moving their lips to eat. And he might have added that there are men who hardly know how to move their legs when walk- ing, to say nothing of how to bear their bodies when standing in the public streets. But what course can the preacher sug- gest in order to rationalise these irration- al beings? Will he start with men in his own calling? There are a good many "dressy" individuals standing in our pulpits and a little less affectation would give more grace and sincerity to their utterances. The rev. gentleman from Cwmtwrch above referred to. was too hard on the ladies throughout his sermon. If he takes a careful note of his own sex, as he has obviously done with the oppo- site sex, he will find quite as much pride and affectation and quite as good material for a string of jerfeiuiads.

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Mr. Clement Edwards, ex-M.P., referred recently to Aberdare as one of the few towns in Wales which understood the two games of foothall-Rugby and Soccer. He knew that because he at one time had helped to beat Aberdare.

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