The Aberdare Leader

Abercynon. STORM.—A terrific storm passed over Abercynon on Sunday night, but no gTùat damage was done. PULPIT.—The Rev. J. F. Morgan, Pen- y-Groes, Carmarthenshire, occupied the pulpit at Tabernacl Welsh C.M. Church on Sunday in the absence of the Rev. W. Jones, pastor. He delivered excellent sermons. EXHIBIT—The medals, diploma, and baton won by the Male Voice Party, under the conductorship of Mr. Joseph Bowen, of Portli, at Brussels recently. have, during the last few days, been ex- hibited in the window of Mr. T. W Jones. Hall Chambers. We are pleased to see that Abercynon were wall repre- SeFORWARD MOVEMENT HALL.—The first of a series of social meetings was held in this hall on Thursday night. The tables were presided over by the follow- ing ladies: Mrs. James, Miss Rees, Mrs. Jenkins, Mrs. Peters, Mrs. Gibbms. They were ably assisted by Misses Dorcas James. Dorothv Jones, Jessie Price, and Gwladvs Rees. A good number came to- gether* and thoroughly enjoyed the even- in"- An enjoyable programme was given consisting of selections on the gramo- phone, and stump speeches by Mr. W.. J. Price, Mr. W. Jones, and Mr. M. Davies. The Rev. J. T. Williams, pasor, gave a very interesting address, stating that he hoped the social aspect of their church life would not be ignored. He appreci- ated the buoyancy of older friends who could blend their life so naturally with the vounger life they had among them. These social meetings brightened the frown to a smile, and made the despond- ent hapny. They- helped to give the humane tone to their lives. C,W.S.-TliB 84tli quarterly meeting of the Abercynon Branch of the C.W.S. was held at the Co-operative Hall on Thursday. An address was given byJie chairman. Mr. Edwin Williams. Th minutes of the last meeting were then read bv the secretary Mr. F. W. Ear- wood. The report and balance sheet were adopted. Two electors were then chosen to represent the committee, Mr. Ambrose was re-elected, and Mr. Thomas Morgan was elected in place of Mr. H. Wiltshire. The election of the education committee was afterwards dealt with. The three chosen were Messrs. W. C. Dyer, n. L. Jones, and C. Maddox. A report of dele- «atfs to congress was then read by Mr. D Sni^th, Ynvsybwl. A vote of thanks was accorded for the report A notice of motion was then given by Mr. D Smith viz "That the C.W.S. hold meetings of members for educational and propaganda purposes." A vote of thanks was accord- ed to the chairman. The number of members of the Abercynon Branch of the C.W.S. at the end of 34 weeks ending June 25th, 1910, was 948.

In general those who have nothing to say contrive to spend the longest time in doing it. Money cannot make a man good, but it can give him the conditions of a good life..

Penrhiwceiber Notes. BY "SPHINX." The light-fingered gentry are continu- ing their patronage of Ceiber. Some of our local boot stores have missed pairs of boots which were hanging outside their windows. There is something in the old proverb, "An open door tempts a saint." I notice from the report of the Moun- tain Ash Police Court last week that' the police are exercising vigilance and activity in bringing stone-throwers to judgment. May I just remind our staff that there is a. lot of stone-throwing at Ceiber to. Complaints come from Church Street and Ceiber Road. A word to the wise, etc. I understand that the Campers have fled from their tents, seeking a more gen- ial clime or at any rate a solid brick and slate protection from the blasts of a wintry August. Are thev coming back? is the query of several of the mountain climbers. The Salvation Army has had a week of hard work here. Each night (i-aiij- or ahine) they are to be seen preaching to a mass of listeners. During one of their corner meetings a crowd of little chil- dren, ranging from 3 to 5 years of age, and who were seated on the window sills of an adjacent public-house, kept repeat- ing the orations and imitating the ora- torical style of the Salvationists. Ceiber has its embryonic Booths without a doubt. The storm of Sunday night kept some weary Ceiberites from their slumbers. No great damage was experienced, but we understand that some cellars in the Woodfield Houses were flooded, much to the discomfort of the tenants. The new- ly renovated roads also suffered badly.

ABERAMAN WINDSORS' FIXTURES. The following are the fixtures of the Aberaman Windsors for the season 1910—11: Aug. 27—Trial Match .H I Sept. 10—Penrhiwceiber Crusaders (L) H „ 24-Peii-rhi-,veeiber (L) .A Oct. I-Penrhiwceiber Crusaders (L) .A 8—Merthyr Vale (L) H 15— „ 22—Merthyr Vale Windsors (L).A 29—Abercanaid United (L).A Nov. 5-Penrhiwceiber (L) R 12-Treharris (friendly) H 19-Merthyr Vale (L) A 26-Treharris (F) A Dec. 3-Cwmbach Crescents (L) H „ 10— 17—Aberaman Wanderers (L) A 24- 31—Hirwain (L) .H Jan. 7— „ 14- 21—Hirwain (L) A 28-Aferthyr Vale Windsors (L) H Feb. 4- 11—Ynysybwl (L) A „ 18- 25—Ynysybwl (L) .H Mar. 4—Bedlinog (L) .H 11—Cwmbach (L) A 18—1 25—Abercanaid United (L) H April 1- S-Bedlino,- (L) A „ 15- 22-Aberaman Wanderers (L).H

Trecynon. Two of the best—" Rubi" and "Rum- mie." Grand Summer Drinks. Whole- sale from H. McLaren, Trecynon. A GARDEN PARTY.—On Wednesday week the Earl of Plymouth and the Countess entertained their tenants at a garden party at St. Pagan's Castle. Lord Windsor, the heir to the estate, was also present. The Trecynon contingent of the tenantry was well in evidence, and a very pleasant day was spent by all. BETHEL.—At this place of worship on Sunday evening Miss Edwards, grand- daughter of the latfe Mr Josiah Edwards, for many years a deacon) gave a fine ren- dering of the sacred solo, (t Angels ever bright and fair (Handel). Mr. W. H. Jones, the organist, played the accom- paniments. The pastor, the Rev. E. J. Gruffydd, preached ably from the words, And. there shall be no more war."

Gadlys. ACCIDENT.—A serious accident befel a young man named D. J. Lewis, Ox- ford-street, on Thursday last. Lewis, who is a collier at Bwllfa No. 2 (Nant- melyn), was following his employment when a large piece of coal fell upon him, and severely injured his ankle and foot. Dr. Bankes is in attendance upon the sufferer. "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 Poiscnous Ingredient. Of all Chemists. llli per bottle.

Aberdare. FOR ARTIFICIAL TEETH visit Mac Cormack's Consulting Rooms, 2, Cardiff Street, Aberdare. Two of the best-a Rubi" and Rum- mie." Grand Summer Drinks. Whole- sale from H. McLaren, Trecynon. KEEP MOVING, & WHEN DOING SO employ J. W. Hek's Furniture Van. ANY DISTANCE. 42, GLOUCESTER STREET, ABERDARE. UNRIVALLED. The Smart Up-to- date Suits, from 19s. 6d., obtained at J. A. Evans's, the Noted Hat Shop, Top of Canon-street, are the talk of the Aber- dare Valley. BILLIARDS.—Mr. R. de Kuyper, of London, the marvellous finger billiard expert, will visit Aberdare on September 18th and 24th. ST. ELVAN'S.-At this Church on Sunday morning the Te Deum was sung to Sullivan in D. The Rev. D. J. Row- land, B.A., officiated and preached an earnest sermon. At the evening service the Canticles were sung to Maunder in D. The Rev. W. H. Jones, B.A., offici- ated, and preached a practical sermon from Mark vii., 33, 34. PERSONAL.—Master Mostyn George, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. F. D. E. George, Seymour-street, has obtained an appointment as clerk at the National Provincial Bank of England at Lampeter. Only five days prior to his appointment he had successfully undergone the en- trance examination in London. Master George was educated first at the Town Council School,' Aberdare, and having watt a scholarship at the Aberdare Coun- ty School, he proceeded thither to con- tinue his studies. He is an intelligent and energetic lad, and we venture to pre- diet a bright future for him. He is only 16 years of age. PROMISING VIOLINIST. During the service at Trinity English C.M. Chapel on Sunday evening, Master Clif- ford Stanton, the clever son of Mr. C. B. Stanton, miners' agent, gave a violin solo, "The broken melody" (Van Rein), in remarkably fine style. The Rev. J. Lewis Jenkins, pastor of Trinity, who officiated at the service, remarked that Undoubtedly the lad possessed a special gift from God, and he hoped he would Ill,e it in the service of God. Master Clif- ford, although very young, has already made his mark as a violinist, and there is, no doubt, a bright musical career be- fore him. SINS OF A CITY." This play of deep human interest is product-d at the -New Theatre this week by Miss Wine- fted Maude's Company, under the direc- tion of Mr. Victor Du Cane. As "Sandy ^acdonald," a rising barrister, Mr Wm. '\i ane is very prominent, whilst Miss Winefred Maude is clever as "Seaweed." r. Wm. Bradford as "Ralph Black- "vater, K.C. is skilful, whilst Mr. Victor Du Cane gives a good representa- tion of "Isaac Levi." Mr. Maurice J(}nes takes the dual part of U Jasper Woodlei,-h," the miser, and "Joe Wood- leigh," the trainer, to perfection, whilst Miss Annie Megson and Mr. Geo. Bogue are extremely funny. The "Trial at the close is most thrilling and Impressive. ST. JOHN'S BIBLE CLASS. This class met on Sunday afternoon in St. °hn's Churchyard. Rev. W. H. Jones, ■A-. presided. Mr. Phelps, secretary of the Church of England Men's Society, Cardiff, gave an address on the C.E.M.S. Jre dealt at some length with the objects of the society, and hoped that the class ould endeavour, to get a branch formed In the parish of Aberdare. After the ident, Mr. T. Lloyd, Mr. Vicary, Mr. Blias, and others had spoken on the subject, it was decided to send for a. num- ber of books issued by the society. A special committee was appointed to deal with the matter. A vote of thanks was accorded to Mr. Phelps for his address. The C.E.M.S. question has been brought before the class on several occasions. It is hoped that the matter will now be taken up in earnest and a branch formed in Aberdare. TRINITY.—■" Perfect in Christ Jesus" (Col. i., 281 was the. phrase which the Rev. J. Lewis Jenkins had adopted as his text on Sunday morning, the theme of his sermon being Christian Charac- ter." The Christian character, said Mr. Jenkins, included (1) holiness. A man might possess many isolated qualities of a good kind. But only to the degree that he was holy could he be Christian. Holi- ness was not the asceticism which in- duced man to plunge into solitude in order to extract the devil from his soul. Neither was holiness the bandying about of pious platitudes and religious phrases. Holiness meant the separation of man from sin. Holiness was purity in the innermost recesses of the soul. If we ap- plied that standard to church member- ship 20 or 30 per cent, would have to be struck off the rolls of the churches at once. Again, the Christian character consisted of humility. In the pagan world prior to Christ humility was not recognised, and self-assertion was re- garded as a virtue. Humility was a grace revealed by Christ. It was the least popular virtue, and the most rare. Half the strife existing in the churches was caused by individuals who desired the front place. Another attribute of the Christian character was the forgiving spirit. Many people offered the prayer, And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive others," but they never knew what it was to forgive. Another element in the Christian character was love—an affection for all creatures of every caste and kind.

Aberaman, Two of the best—" Rubi and Rum- miie Grand Summer Drinks. Wholt- sale from H. McLaren, Trecvnon. KEEP MOVING, & WHEN DOING oO employ J, W. H'ek^s Furniture Van. ANY DISTANCE. 42, GLOUCESTER STREET, ABERDARE. WHEN THE HAPPY PAIR GO FOR THEIR HONEYMOON what have they to come home to F Is it a happy home? Has it been furnished at Hill's, Court •ii'j The answer to these questions will decide the difference between happy the magnificent stock of bedroom suites, sitting room and kitchen furniture, direct from the factory. Hill's Sale Rooms, Court Room, Aberdare. SWIMMING CLUB.—The first gala of the Aberaman Swimming Club will be held on Sept. 15th. As some of the com- petitions are confined to schoolboys prizes or contributions towards prizes will be gladly received by the committee. FOOTBALL.—On Saturday the trial match of the Aberaman Wanderers took place at Michael's Field, when a few re- serves to the appointed teams turned out. Mr. Wm. Davies acted as referee, and both teams were very evenlv matched. The Black and Whites and "All Reds scored a goal each. WRESTLING. — At the Assemblv Rooms of the Aberaman Physical Culture Society on Thursday there' wa* a wrest- ling match between Mr. Frank Menrs, Aberdare, and Mr. W. J. Fees, of Com- merce-place, Aheraman. Both are mem- bers of the P.C. Society, and though ReeF; was regarded as the favourite. Hears showed unmistakable superiority, and won the match. The trophy was a gold medal value one guinea. TEMPERANCE REHEARSAL. The first rehearsal of the season under the auspices of the Temperance Choirs of the Welsh Baptist Churches of Aberaman and District was held at Gwawr on Sunday evening last. The churches represented were: Ynvslwyd, Aberaman; Gwawr, Aberaman; Bethania, Cwmbach; Salem Godeaman; and Seion. Cwmaman. Mr. Wm. Evans. Ynvslwyd. presided. Mr. W. C. Jenkins, Cwmaman. conducted the choristers. POULTRY FANCIERS SOCIETY. — At the last general meeting of the above society, held on Saturday at the Insti- tute, it was deeidpd to hold their annual show this year at the Co-operative Hall on December 8th. The officers of the committee are:—Chairman. Mr. S. H. Stephens (Gladstone-street); vice-chair- man, Mr. W. J. Stephens, Jubilee-road; secretary, Mr. W. J. Eees. Globe-row; treasurer, Mr. Lewis Thomas; assist- ant treasurer, Mr. Wm. Eplett. The society continues to foster great interest in "the breeding of high-class poultry in the locality. WINDSORS A.F.C.—On Friday night a. meeting of the above club was held, under the chairmanship of Mr. Gwilym Jones, at the Lamb and Flag Hotel., Mr. David J. Jenkins, secretary, reported that he had arranged fixtures with the following teams in the 3rd division of the Glamor- gan League: Aberaman Wanderers, Cwmbach Crescents, Merthyr Vale Mer- thyr Vale Windsors, Penrhiwceiber Church Guild, Ynysybwl, Bedlinog, Aber- can aid United, and Penrhiwceiber Cru- saders. In addition to Mr. Gwilym Jones, chairman, the officials of the Windsors' team for the coming season are: Vice-chairman, W. A. Morgan; treasurer, W. J. Kellow: general com- mittee, Eli Strong, Dd. Thos. Williams. Tom Finn, Tom Rees, George Catlin, and George Lewis. The secretary is fr, D. J. Jenkins, Holford-street. In addition to entering the Glam. League, the team intends competing for the South Wales Junior Cup, and will also enter the knock-out competition for the cup in the 3rd Division of the League. SACRED CONCERT. On Sunday evening last a grand farewell concert was given at the Grand Theatre bv the celebrated Mountain Ash Male Voice Party, under the conductorship of Mr. T. Glyndwr Richards. The concert was conducted under the management of Mr Robert Tebbitt, the resident manager of Messrs. Poole's Picture Palace, while Mr McGregor, Mountain Ash, was secretary of the party. The accompanist was Mr. .T. Webber. Programme: Overture, « Morning; noon, and night," Poole's Or- chestra (conductor, Mr. A. Phillips). Glee, « Cwsg," the choir. Song, The Light of the World," Mr Anthony Jones. Duet, "Go, baffled coward, go," Messrs. M. Edwards and D. Teifi Davies. Glee, Blue Danube," the choir. Cornet solo, For all eternity," Mr. Hardiman (of1 the Mountain Ash Prize Band). Plan- ation melody, the choir. Song, Abide with me," Mr. D. Penuar Williams. Song, "The Veteran," Mr. D. Cynon Evans. Glee, The Dewdrop," the choir. Song, Asleep in the deep," Mr. Godfrey Price. Chorus, The Pilgrim's Chorus," the choir. Several pictures were shown on the Bioscope. God be with you till we meet again" was sung en masse to conclude. WEDDING. On Saturday morning last there was a large company at Siloa Cong. Church, Aberdare, to witness the marriage of Miss Mary Jane Williams and Mr. Thomas Harris, both of Cardiff- road, Aberaman. The Rev. D. Silyn Evans, pastor of Siloa, officiated, assisted by Mr. G. G. Jones, registrar. The bride was charmingly attired in a dress of crushed strawberry colour, with hat to match. She was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr. Thomas J. James, Cardiff-road. The wedding group also included Mr. Thomas Harris, fatner of the bridegroom; NIT. David Harris, his brother; Miss Margaret A. Harris, the bridegroom's sister; Miss Blodwen Wil- liams, the bride's sister: Messrs. Fred Canter and E. Jeffries. After the cere- mony was over the party repaired to the home of the bride's sifter, Mrs. James, at Cardiff-road, where a sumptuous wed- ding breakfast was partaken of'. In addition to those already mentioned, there were present: Mr. and Mrs. John Harris, Mr. and Mrs. T. James, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Jones, Misses May Williams, Claudia Williams, Emily Williams, and Martha J. James, Masters Willie and Dd. J. James, David Davies, Misses Verona Jones, Letitia Lloyd, A. M. James, Alice Phillips, Hannah Rees, Rachel Evans, Lizzie Jonathan, Annie James, Sarah H. Harris, Phoebe Morgan, Mrs. Griffith Evans, and Mrs. Jonathan, and many other friends. Hosts of congratulations were showered upon the young couple, who have received a large number of valuable presents, After breakfast Mr. and Mrs. Rees departed by the 12.10 p.m. G.W.R. train for Llanstephan, where the honeymoon is being spent. A SEKMON.—On Sunday evening last the Rev. R. E. Williams (Twrfab) preached a powerful sermon from the pulpit of Ynyslwyd Baptist Church, based upon the text, H She remembereth not her last end," Lamentations i., 9. In the course of his remarks upon the disregard by men of their own destiny, he said that there were several contri- butory causes responsible for such a state of mind. In asking his hearers not to be unmindful of their last end," he did not wish them to regard life as a sour and unhappy state of existence. God had intended life to be sweet and joyous, and there was something wrong with the person who did not believe that life was worth living. He was afraid that the increase in the number of sui- cides in the present age was due to dis- belief in God, the materialistic tendencies of the times, and the general disregard of the hereafter. The desire for long life was natural in man, but that was no reason for merging all our thoughts and interests in the affairs of our present life. Provision for the future in this world was commendable, but the rush for the present life and the things of this world which was such a feature of the times was detestable. He exhorted all to pre- pare for death, not by soliloquising over it, and lamenting the certainty of its coming, but by cultivating a frame of mind which would prepare us to loosen the ties of earth in a gentle and contented spirit. To be able to say farewell to our earthly friends with contentment would be easing our passage into eternity, and not only would death be deprived of its sting, but to those who had lived accord- ing to Christian principles their dying day would truly become a day of coron- ation.

Mountain Ash. WHEN TEE HAPPY PAIR GO FOR THEIR HONEYMOON what have they to come home to? Is it a happy homep Has it been furnished at Hiir s, Court Room? The answer to these questions will decide the difference between happy married life and otherwise. Call and see the magnificent stock of bedroom suites, sitting room and kitchen furniture, direct from the factory. Hill's Sale Rooms, Court Room, Aberdare. A BATCH OF SECONDS.-The follow- ing tradesmen of Mountain Ash took prizes at Troedyrhiw and District Horti- cultural and Horse Show last Thursday: Heavy horse and cart, T. K. Lukey, 2nd. Light horse and cart, David Jones, 2nd. Horse and cart (general), E. B. Element, 2nd. Greengrocer's, R. Broadbent, 2nd. Milk Vendors, David Jones, 2nd. PARISH CHURCH.—Holy Communion was celebrated at 8 o'clock in St. Mar- garet's Church last Sunday morning. Matins and Litany were sung at 11 o'clock. The Te Deum was chanted to Ouseley, and the Benedictus to Barnby s setting. The service was intoned by the Rev. D. E. Roberts, M.A. Evensong and sermon was conducted by the Rev. J. Sinnett Jones, M.A. The Magnificat^was sung to Dr. Monk's setting, and the Nunc Dimittis to Barnby. ENTERTAINMENT. Last Thursday evening Mr. T. Glyndwr Richards enter- tained the patients and staff of the Cot- tage Hospital. The well-known con- ductor took the whole of his Male Voice Party, and gave a high class programme of part songs, choruses, and solos. The concert was immensely enjoyed by every- one. This is one of the last appearances of the party prior to leaving these shores for the second tour through the States. PEDESTRIANISM.—The Welsh Pow- derhall is this year creating a vast amount of interest amongst local footers. There are no fewer than seven entries from the Mount and Ceiber. showing at once the extraordinary amount of inter- est taken in this particular form of sport. Cardiff will send 11 representatives, so that the comparison is obvious. The local runners with their starts are: L. J. Smith (Mount), 13yds; W. J. Owen (Ceiber), 14yds: H. P. Pike (Mt.), 14tyds; Bert Morgan (Ceiber), 14tyds; J. Ingram (Mt.), 16yds; W. Phillips (Mt.), 17yds; J. E. Thomas (Mt.), 17yds. DUFFRYN STREET CHAPEL.—Last Sunday the pulpit of the above chapel was occupied morning and evening by the Rev. W. Meredith, Forward Move- ment Hall, Port Tennant, Swansea. In the morning the preacher took for his subject, "The Crusade of Wales for Christ," and urged upon his hearers the duty of every Christian to work. He re- ferred to the Chapman and Alexander Mission in Cardiff, where a charge had been given to the ministers of Wales to gain 100,000 souls for Christ during the coming year. That work could not be done by the ministers alone, and an urgent call was given to every layman to do his portion and unite in one grand effort to achieve success. The evening sermon was based on the para Tile of "the labourers in lire vineyard," St. Matthew 20. ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEDICA- TION.-Exactly 48 years ago last Sunday —Aug. 14th, 1862—the ceremony of dedi- cation of St. Margaret's Church took place. The consecration service was con- ducted by the Lord Bishop (Oliphant) of Llandaff. The parish was L In ri won no and Mountain Ash. which then included Penrhiwceiber and Tynte. The first Vicar of the Parish was L the Rev. Rd. Jones, now living near Machyn- lleth, and he was followed by the late Rev. Havard Protheroe, son-in-law of Dean Howell, of St. David's, and who later became Vicar of Aberystwyth and Archdeacon of Cajrdisran. It was during the incumbency of Vicar Protheroe that the small church was considerably en- larged. the north aisle being added.' The Rev. Benj. Lloyd followed, and in the year 1898 the last extension was made, which included the magnificent chancel, with its handsome reredos and stained window, and extra accommodation for about 200 worshippers. I BRYNGO LWG ANNIVERSARY.—The Sunday School anniversary sc-ivices .)f the above mission were held in Brvn- golwg Mission Hall last Sunday after- noon and evening The afternoon ser- vice was presided over by Dr. Hugh Davies Jones, and in the evening by Dr Arthur Jo kS. The singing of the choir was exc?lle7it under the cotiductorship cf Mr. Wm. Williams, whilst Mr. W. J. Clemo rendered capital service at the or- gan. Recitations were given by Emily Williams, Always speak the truth Beatrice King, « Childrel1 of other lands"; Johnny Hughes, "His first speech Geo. Boaler, The barber's boy"; Raymond Ponting, "Don't IW- gin"; Lily Davy, "A little child shall lead them"; Lily Fogarty, "Don't hke me home to iiotlier"; Johnny Thomas. Out in the cold n: May Roach, Billy's rose"; Ruth Clark, Fanny Edmunds, Sarah Williams. Evelyn Davies, Sarah Ann Hughes, Willie Ariiote, Rosie Welsh, Walter Pugh, Richie Edmunds, Hughie .T0nkins. Katie Baldwin, Bessie Rees, Violet Curtiss, and Mrs. Wm. Williams, The story told:" Solos: "Wales for Christ," Ir. Thos. Cole; "Only a sin- ner," 1fr. James Hayes; "Tell me the old, old stf-)]- Mi\ Ben Clark; and "OYer the line," Master W. John Evans. Duets: Must I go, and empty-handed?" Misses Gladys Davies and Susie Davies. Several choruses by the choir. There was a good attendance in the afternoon, and the place was overcrowded in the evening. The secretary is Mr. Thomas Cole. FUNERAL.—The interment of the mortal remains of Mr. John Jones. Half- Way Hotel, Burroys, near Swansea, eld- est son of Mrs. David Morgan, Butchers' Arms, Mountain Ash, took place in Cae- garw Cemetery last Friday afternoon. The deceased was 55 years of age. and was well known in the Aberdare Valley. He leaves a sorrowing widow and six children. The R.ey, R. S. Rogers, B.A., Rhos, conducted an impressive service at the graveside. The chief mourners were The widow; Mr. Wm. Jones, son Mr. and Mrs. T. Watkins, daughter; Mr. John Jones, son: Mr. Montague Jones, Swansea, son; Mr. and Mrs. J. Davies, Swansea, daughter; Mr. and Mrs. Gomei Jones, Swansea, brother; Mr. and Mrs. G. Morris, sister; Miss Annie Edmunds, niece; Mr W. J. Watkins, nephew; Mr. Wm. Morris, nephew; Mr. J. Morris, nephew; Mr. David Morgan, step-father; Mrs. B. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Jones. Fern- dale, uncle; Mr. and Mrs. J. Davies, Ferndale; Mr. and Mrs. J. Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Ferndale, cousins. There were a large number of the general pub- lic in attendance, including Messrs. Gwilym Jones, solicitor; Councillor Griffith Evans, Mr. Chas. Rowlands, Mr Tom Morgan, Mr. D. W. Howell, auc- tioneer; Mr. Oliver Beddoe, Mr. E. T. Jones, Mr Win. Davies, Mr Tom Thomas, Mi Sam Shipton (solicitor), Mr. David Thomas, Mr. J. Edwards, and Mr. J. In gram. There were handsome floral tri- butes from: The widow; the children; Mr. and Mrs. Gomer Jones, and Mr. and Mrs. David Morgan. The funeral was conducted by Mr. Frank Mills and Mr. David Evans.

Penrhiwceiber. ACCIDENT.—An accident which might have proved fatal occurred Saturday morning. A little boy named MacDonald Bye was playing on the hill near Mr. Le Vinson's shop when some of the troughing, without any warning, gave way and fell on him. cutting him rather badly over the eye. Had he been a few inches nearer the wall it would have pro- bably killed him. He is progressing favourably. SALVATION ARIY. The Salvation Armv on Saturday and Sunday last es- tablished a new Corps, which is stationed at 19, Penrhiwceiber-road. The opening meeting was conducted by Mrs. (Lieut.) Colonel Otwav. assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Harding. The meeting was very success- ful. At 7 a.m. a prayer meeting was held, at 11 a.m. a holiness meeting^ and at 3 p.m. a lecture was given on "The Salvation Army: its programme for Pen- rhiweeiber. Mrs. Otway introduced two women officers, viz., Lieut. Canstin and Capt. Ford, who were appointed to take charge of the new Corps. The Artiiy were assisted on Saturday and Sunday by the Ynysybwl Salvation Army Band, who gave an excellent rendering of hymn tunes. Great numbers attended the meetings. SUCCESS.—Mr. David Levinson, Bon of Mr. B. Levinson, London House, has suc- cessfully passed the Intermediate B.A. examination of the University of London. Mr. Levinsoh is a student of the Univer- sity College of Exeter.

9 R0RWKK5 BMUNGPOWDER MAKES DELICIOUS CAKES & PASTRY.

Rescue at Penrhiwceiber. On Saturday morning last a little girl, aged 11 years, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Meredith, of Church-street, Pen- rhiwceiber, had a very narrow escape from drowning. She was picking flowers on the bank of the condenser pond near Cwmcynon Colliery when she over- reached and fell in. The cries of her little friend and herself were heard by Mr. Thomas Dickens, fitter at Cwmcynon Colliery, who with great promptitude jumped into the pond and rescued the child. She was in a semi-conscious con- dition when they reached the bank, but was soon restored to consciousness' and taken home.

Aberdare Musicial :isuccesses. At the recent July examination of the R.A.M. and R.C.M. held at Cardiff, the following were successful: — Master Fred Jones, Hawthorne-terrace, passed the elementary grade pianoforte. Miss A. Evelyn George, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. D. E. George, Seymour- street, primary pianoforte. Miss E. Olwen Evans, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Evans, Whitcombe-street, primary pianoforte. Miss Mary Davies, 11, Albert-street, primary pianoforte. Master D. T. Thomas, 388, Cardiff-road, senior pianoforte, London College of Music. Master David Davies, 59, Tudor-terrace son of Mr. W. Davies, precentor of Bethel Chapel, honours advanced senior, organ, Victoria College of Music. All the successful candidates are very young, and are pupils of Mr. J. J. Wil- liams, L.L.C.M., and Adv. R.A.M. and R.C.M., Gloucester Street, Aberdare.

Aberaman Football. BY "ONLOOKER." i The fixtures of the 3rd Division Team of the Aberaman Wanderers for 1910—11 are as follows:- Sept. 3—Penrhiwceiber Crusaders.H „ 10—Penrhiwceiber Church Guild.A 17—Penrhiwceiber Crusaders.A „ 24—Merthyr Vale .H Oct. 1—Penrhiwceiber Church Guild TI „ 8—Hirwain A „ 15—Merthyr Vale A „ 22—Hirwain H 29—Bedlinog H Nov. 5—Open A 12-0pen.oo.oo .A. „ 19—Merthyr Vale Windsors H „ 26—Abercanaid United H Dec. 3—Open. „ 10—Open. 17—Aberaman Windsors H 24-Cwiiibach H 31—Open .A Jan. 7—Open .A „ 14—1st Round Glamorgan Cup. „ 21—Open H 28—Ynysybwl A Feb. 4—Abercanaid A II-Open .H „ 18—2nd Round Glamorgan Cup. 25—Bedlinog A Mar. 4-Merthyr Vale Windsors A 11—Ynysybwl H 18—Open H 25—Cwmbach. A. April i-Semi-Final Glamorgan Cup. „ 8—Open H 15—Open H 22—Aberaman Windsors .A „ 29-Final Glamorgan Cup.

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SODA WATER Is occasionally required by everyone, so see that you get am McLaren's "ed Cross" Soda Water, A Brand far above the average Soda Water (vide Analyst's report). Copy of Analyst's Certificate. Analytical Laboratory, Liverpool, Feb. n, lilt, I hereby certify that I have submitted to chemical examination samples of water and soda water made from same manufactured bv Mr H. McLaren, Aerated Water Manufacturer, Trecynon, Aberdare, and find them to be of excellent purity and quality and entirely free from contamination. The quality has been proved by laboratory examination to be of the best possible description and eminently suitable for production of High Class Aerated Waters, and I am also of the opinon that the samples are far above the average that come before me, and quite suitable for all and every purpose, and especially for human consumption. The soda water has a bright and sparkling appearance, complete aeration and with admirable palatabilty. Yours faithfully, J. W. CLAYTON, Ph.C., F.C.B. MeLaren's Red Cross Brand Soda Water is sold in syphons and bottles, also put up in bottles sealed with the Goldy Hygienic Stopper, thus ensuring absolute cleanliness. WHOLESALE FRQK- H. MOLAREN, Trecynon, Aberdare. W. T. EVANS, Carmarthen Dairy, Aberdare, Has taken NEW & SPACIOUS PREMISES, viz., Corner of Seymour St. and Whitcombe St. and OPPOSITE MEMORIAL HALL, which is NOW OPEN. Guaranteed New Laid Eggs. Fresl] Butter made on the premises. Raw and Clotted Cream. V ———— Tea Parties, etc., supplied with njilk-any quantity. PURE NEW MILK, Deliveries twice daily. The Bwlch Colliery Co., Ltd. House Coal Nantmelyn Graig The best House Coal in the District. Prompt delivery to any part of town on receipt of post card to Bwloh Colliery, Hirwain, or Nantmelyn Graig Colliery, Cwmdare, or D. O. Jenkins, 18 Windsor St., Trecynon. 9&1 See that you get Nantmelyn Graig. NAT. TW HAT. nL., 106 ABMRDARB. NAT. TIL., 101 HIRWAIN. We have been requested to insert the following WARNING for the protection of the Public: The public are hereby warned against ignorant men calling at people's houses, falsely representing themselves to be Dentists, or Agents for Dentists, and offering to extract Teeth to obtain orders for False Teeth. Such men have had no Dental Training; in almost all cases they are quite ignorant of Dentistry, and without any fixed address, so that people they injure cannot trace them. In addition to this, extortionate charges are made for rough, common False Teeth. On no account should the Public have anything to do with them, many persons having been cruelly treated and defrauded. People allowing strangers to interfere with their teeth expose themselves to MANY DANGERS. Blood-Poisoning, Hemorrhage, Disease and life-long Disfigurement often result from the dirty instruments and f ignorance of travelling teeth quacks. For their own safety, the Public are strongly advised not to allow anyone, except established Dental practitioners, to interfere with their teeth, and only to patronise respectable practitioners known to them. Persons requiring any dental operation should have nothing to do with men who canvass or those employing them. PRINTING! PRINTING Every description of Work neatly and promptly executed. PRICES MODERATE. leader' Office Market Street, Aberdare.