The Aberdare Leader

Electric Light. Electric Light. A Postcard addressed to or a call made at the ELECTRIC SHOWROOM, NO. 38 CANON STREET,. ABERDARE, Will secure prompt attention by a competent Electrical Engineer, who will furnish applicants with the fullest information, and submit estimates for installa- tion of Electric Lighting, Cooking, Heating, etc,, gratis. WRITE :— The Aberdare Electric Wiring Co" 38 Canon Street, ABERDARE. LOCAL REPhESENTATIYE; W. J. DAVIES (Late of Aberdare,) l!ln" Re BRYNGOLWG COTTAGE COMPANY, LIMITED (In Liquidation). MOUNTAIN ASH. Sale of Valuable Leasehold Properties. B/Jr. D. W. HOWELL, F.A.I. has been instructed to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION at the GLAflCYNON HOTEL, Mountain Asq, On Tuesday, Dec. 20th, 1910, at 7.30 p.m. sharp (subject to euch Conditions of Sale as shall be then and there produced, and in such Lots as shall be then determined upon), the following PROPERTIES, viz.:— LOT I.-All those ten Messuages or Dwelling-houses known as Nos. 2, 4, 6, 8,10, 12, 14, 16, 18 and 20 Albany Road, Mountain Ash, producing the monthly rental of X- I 2s. each. These premises are held for 99 years, from the 1st July, 1904, at the yearly ground rent of X12 2s. 9d. LOT 2—All those ten Messuages or Dwelling-houses known as Nos. 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 37 and 38 Albany Road, Mountain Ash, producing the monthly rental of £ 1 2s, each. These premises are held for 93 years, from the 1st July, 1904, at the yearly ground rent of £13 12s. lid. LOT 3.—AH those nine Messuages or Dwelling-houses known as Nos. 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15 and 17 Albany Road, Mountain Ash, producing the monthly rental of £1 2s. each. These premises are held for 99 years, from the let July, 1904, at the yearly ground rent of £9 128. 3d. LOT 4.—All those seven Messuages or Dwelling-houses known as Nos. 19, 21, 23, 25 27, 29 and 31 Albany Road, Mountain Ash, producing the monthly rental of £1 2A. B&Ch. „r» These premises are held for 99 years, from the 1st July, 1904, at the yearly ground rent of £ 9 10s. 84-d. LOT 5.—All those eight Messuages or Dwelling-houses known as Nos. 36, 37,38, 39, 40, 41, 42 and 43 Arthur Street, Mountain Ash, producing the monthly rental of £ 1 8aG*These premises are held for 999 years, from the 1st January, 1906, at the yearly ground rent of IS Is. LOT 6.—All those seven Messuages or Dwelling-houses known as Nos. 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 and 50 Arthur Street, Mountain Ash, producing the monthly rental of Xi each. These premises &re held for 999 years, from the 1st January, 1906, at the yearly ground rent of X6 4s. For further particulars, apply to the Auctioneer, Windsor Offices, Mountain Ash, or to Mr. GWILYM JONES, Solicitor, Mountain Ash. NOTICE. I JAMES DAVIES, 42 Glyngwyn-street, t Mountain Ash, will not be responsible for any debt or debts contracted by my wife, Alice Davies, after this date. (Signed), J. DAVIES. December lith, 1910. MONTE CARLO. ADVERTISER would like to meet a Lady or Gentleman interested in Monte Carlo. Advertiser has had 12 years' experience, and won every season (vide "Sportsman," London, December 29th, 1909), and a part- ner is required because play on a higher scale is contemplated. p,200 have actually pro- duced P.30 a week (aver- age) during 12 years each season (vide "Sportsman," London, December 29th, 1909). X2000 is now wanted in sums of not less than £200 each. Play to start in Decem- ber.-Address: GENUINE, Box 309, c/o Beresford Alexander & Son, 148, Old street, London, E.C.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, and DEATHS, MARRIAGE. HUGHES-EV A.NS.-December 10th, at Gadlys Baptist Chapel, Aberdare, by Revs. R. E. Williams (Twrfab) and J. Griffiths, Calfaria, the Rev R. Gwenffrwd Hughes, Baptist Minister, Pontlottyn, to Ethel, youngest daughter of the late Rev. B. Evans (Telynfab), Gadlys, Aberdare. ACKNOWLEDGMENT. Mrs Abraham, 7 Penybryn-street, Gadlys, Aberdare, wishes to thank all friends for their kind sympathy towards her in her recent sad bereavement.

Services for Sunday Next. TABERNACLE Cong. Church T Aberdare. Morning at 11 Evening at 6. Sunday School, 2.30. Preacher, Rev. J. Morgan Jones, M.A. BETHANY, Jubilee-road, Godreaman, Preacher — Rev T. Anthony, Abercwmboi. Morning at 11; Evening at 6. Sunday School at 2 30 p.m. You are heartily invited. IGHLAND Place Unitarian Church UL Aberdare. Services at 11 and 6. Sunday School, 2.30. Preacher, Rev M. Evans, pastor. Lessons of the Jubilee" (Fiftieth anniversary of the opening of the Church). ABERBARE Brotherhood, at Green- street Chapel on Sunday, Dec. 18th, 3-4. Rev James Ellis on The Old Man and the Angel." Soloist: Mrs Lewis. Open Service. Men, bring your wives and sisters, and have a good time. 11 & 6, Preacher, Rev James Ellis. Open Service at night; all seats free. All invited, especially young men and women. Subject, Starting Business."

The East Glamorgan Contest. The Socialists and Councillor Silas Williams. Councillor Silas Williams is in for a warm time of it" said an Ynysybwl gentleman the other day,. "What has he done?" queried the reporter. He threw his whole weight and in- fluence on the side of Mr Clem. Edwards, and helped to place Mr C. B. Stanton at the bottom of the poll," was the reply. Well, what are they going to do to him? They are going to compass his down- fall." Physical downfall ? "0 no," laughed the 'Bwl man. It is true that Mr Stanton's Fighting Brigade came over here on Polling Day, but they did not ask for anything or they would have had it with compound interest. By compassing his downfall' I mean that the Socialists are going to do their utmost to throw him out of his checkweigher's job and out of the Council." They are not so mean and narrow as that ? Indeed they are, but it is a consolation to know that they are an unknown quantity so far as power and influence are con- cerned To come back to the election inter- posed the reporter, why didn't Mr Wil- liams support the Labour Candidate ? But he did support the Labour candi- date—the best candidate in the field—Mr Clem. Edwards. Mr Stanton declared that he was fighting, first as a Socialist, amd secondly as a Labour candidate. That was not good enough for Mr Williams and other Federation men. We are sick of Socialism in ^nysybwl and Abarcynon. Mr Clem. Edwards' disclosures f Mr Keir Hardie have damned for ever Social- ism and Socialists. Councillor Silas Wil- liams displayed courage in his strenuous fight for Clem. Edwards. He is no traitor to Labour, a,s some people allege. He is the most active aim one of the aolest Labour representative on any municipal body in South Wales." _n_

Conference Decision. ABERDARE STRIKE TO END. An official conference of the S.W.M.F. was held on Wednesday, Mabon in the chair. During the morning discussion in the main was devoted to the recom- mendation of the executive that the Aberdare workmen should return to work pending the further consideration of their case. Considerable opposition was offered to this by a section of the Aber- dare delegates and others. The following official report was sup- plied to the press by Mr. T. Richards, M.P. It was an adjourned conference from last week to receive the opinion of, the lodges upon certain recommendations of the council. First, was the recommenda- tion with regard to the Aberdare Valley dispute, viz.: 'That the Aberdare work- men be advised to return to work as re- commended by the Executive Council on November 14th, and that the Executive Council put forth every effort to secure the re-employment of all the workmen, and that the members of the Federation who may not secure immediate employ- ment shall be paid strike pay from the central fund.'—The roll of the lodges was called upon this recommendation, and there voted for its acceptance 1,815, and against 921. It was resolved that a further donation of e5,000 from the' Federation funds be made to the Aber- dare Relief Fund..

Aberdare Leader Strike Fund. All contributions sent to the Leader Office towards the above Fund will be for- warded to the proper quarter and acknow- ledged in these columns.

CONTRIBUTIONS ALREADY RECEIVED: £ > s. d. Aberdare Leader" Proprietors 1 1 II "Aberdare Leader" Staff 0 10 0 Mr. D. Evans, London Ware- house, Aberdare 0 5 0 Rev. & Mrs. James Ellis (English Wesleyan Church, Aberdare 10 0 United Operative Plumbers Asso- ciation, per Mr. John R. Thomas, secretary 0 6 0 Mr. D. Edwards, boot and shoe maker, 24, Cwmaman-road, Aberaman 0 5 0 Mr. W. Sarvis, draper, Aberdare 0 10 0 Aberdare Brotherhood and Bible Class, Green-street. Aberdare. 14 0 Turner and Wainwright, Brig- house, and Aberdare Market Stall 10 0 0 The letter accompanying the cheque for X10 from Messrs. Turner & Wainwright is as follows-- To the Editor, 'Aberdare Leader/ Dear Sir,—We beg to enclose cheque for £ 10 for your distress fund. We hope that before long your people will have found means of adjusting all disagree- ments, and that the women and children will no longer have to suffer. In the meantime we must render help, if only a little, to keep hunger away from them. Best wishes for the work you are doing.— Yours, etc., TURNER & WAINWRIGHT Turner's Toffee:"

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Tragic Deaths at Gadlys. Mr. R. J. Rhys held two inquests on Monday at Gadlys, Aberdare.- The first was on Ann Evans (70), a widow, residing at 7, Penybryn-street, who died on Wed- nesday last. Elizabeth Abraham, her daughter, with whom she was residing, said that on Wednesday she heard a fall, and saw her mother lying at the bottom of the stairs. She died half an hour later. Dr. Banks attributed death to shock, and a verdict in accordance with this evidence was returned. The other inquest concerned the death of David John Harris (41), 5, Gadlys- street, who died on Saturday last. Sophia Jarman said deceased was her brother. He went to bed about one o clock on Saturday afternoon, and when she went upstairs a few hours later she found him dead. Dr. Taggart attributed death to heart failure, and a verdict was returned accordingly.

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General Election. Position of Parties up-to-date (Dec. 15): Unionist gains, 24 (S from Labour;; Radical, 19; Labour, 5: Nationalist, 2; Ind. Nat., 1. Total members elected, 582. Unionists, 251; Radicals. Labour, Nationalist, and Ind. Nats., 331. Government majority, 8°.

Lord. Aberdare's Secession. We are informed that Lord Aberdare has resigned his membership of the National Liberal Club and the Liberal Association. Also that his resignation has been accepted by the Master of Eli- bank, the Liberal Whip. n OW

Ynysybwl. DEATH.—Mr. Richard Evans, Pleas- ant View, .passed away on Sunday week. The deceased had been injured at the local colliery some 18 months ago. On Thursday he was interred at the Ynysy- bwl Cemetery. The Rev. M. Jones, Bap- tist minister. Merthvr Vale. officiated. OBITUARY.—On Sunday last Mrs. Evans, the wife of Mr. Jonathan Evans. Clive-terrace, passed away after a, long illness. The deceased was much respect- ed, and was a faithful member of Taber- nacle Welsh Cong. Church. A large number followed the cortege to the grave- side on Thursday afternoon. The Rev. Arthur Jones officiated. INTERMENT. — Mr. Samuel Roberts, Windsor-place, passed away on Thurs- dav. He was the younger son of Mr. John Roberts, brake proprietor. The de- ceased was very popular, and much sym- pathy is felt for his widow .and three children. The funeral took place on Monday, and was well attended. The Rev. D. Richards officiated at the house and graveside.

Abercynon. BIOSCOPE.—Bioscope entertainments were given at the Workmen's Hall on Saturday night, and also on Monday night. There were good attendances both nights, and very interesting programmes were given. ELECTION.—A very interesting and exciting day was spent at Abercynon on Monday during the election. Early in the morning Mr Clement Edwards visited the polling booths of Abercynon. On Tuesday Mr. Edwards toured round the constituency, giving a short address at each place. He visited Abercynon at 3 p.m., and gave a short address from his motor car, thanking his supporters for their active part in the election. SICK FUND.The annual meeting of the Dowlais Cardiff Collierv Sick Fund was held at the Lesser Hall on Friday evening. Mr. Geo. Ferguson presided. The following were elected committee- men Surface, Jno. Morgan, Jno. Thomas. Underground, C. Gregory, W. J. Wil- lianas, Thos. Pugh, John Davies, Win. Wa,staff, Joe Williams. A committee was appointed to carry out the arrange- ments for a ballot for chairman and treasurer. BALLOT.—On Friday a ballot was taken of the members of the Abercvnon Lodge of the S.W.M.F. for lodge officials for the year 1911 with the following re- sults:—Chairmanship: Thomas Brixev, 78J; W. C. Dyer, 454; John Evans, 480. Compensation Sec. D. J. Currie, 193; G. Evans, 286; S. T. James, 220; Ed. Jones, 174; Herbert Price, 64; W. Reynolds. 773. Treasurer: Thomas Morgan, 205; Wm. Morgan, 265; H. Price, 54; D. Thomas, 124; Eees Thomas, 1094.

Pen h iwcei ber. BETHESDA C.E.—On Wednesday even- ing a very good, paper was read by Mr. Llewelyn Harris on Self-centred or Christ-centred pn Reference was made in the paper to the sublimity of the soul's surrender to Christ. Miss Cassie Howells ably conducted this meeting. Several appreciative remarks were made bv mem- bers, and also Mr. John Squance, presi- dent, and Mr..Tames Eees. CARMEL.-The Rev. S. Williams, pas- tor, occupied this pulpit last Sunday, arid inspiring sermons were preached morning and evening. At the evening service a quartette was rendered by Miss Marjorie Thomas, Madame Morgan Davies, Mr. T. J. Lewis, and Mr. Jacob Richards. Since the installation of the new organ, solos and quartettes are rendered by members of the choir every Sunday, and this proves very helpful to both minister and congregation. MERCHED Y DE.—On Monday this society held a meeting at Bethel Wes- society held a meeting at Bethel Wes- leyan Chapel. The president of this branch, Mrs. Hopkins, occupied the chair, and after a few appropriate remarks called upon Mrs. Pearce, wife of the Rev. A.. S. Pearce. Mountain Ash, to read a paper, entitled, "Work of women in different spheres of life, giving examples of workers." Much interest was shown, and several Sisters spoke in. appreciation of the excellent paper. There was a good number of local Sisters present, also Mrs. Edwards and Mrs. Thomas from Moun- tain Ash. MUSICAL.—We are pleased to report the success of Miss Maggie May Mason, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mason, 7, Harris-view. Miss Mason satisfied Dr. Richards, the examiner for the Associated Board of the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal College of Music, in the lower division in pianoforte playing. She did exceptionally well in sight-reading. It reflects great credit upon Miss Mason's teacher, Mr. E. T. Jenkins, L.I.S.M. (Honours Literary and Theoretical), As- sistant to G. G. Beale, Esq., Mus. Bac., F.R.C.O., organist and choirtrainer Llandaff Cathedral, and Music Master Idandaff Cathedral School. PERSONAL.—Mr. Wm. S. Levinsm, B.A., the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Levinson, of London House, Penrhiwcei- ber, has developed into a political speakeoT of great promise. In connection with the recent Parliamentary election at Louth, Mr. Levinson delivered a stirring address before the Young Liberals' League at Louth in support of Mr. Timothy Davies, the Liberal candidate, and who won the seat after a keen struggle. Mr. Levinson, who is studying for the Bar, is a brilliant young man. He is an old Aberdare County School boy. His brother, Mr. D. Levinson, has passed his Intermediate B.A., and is now study- ing at Exeter College.

Abercwmboi. PERSONAL.—We regret to state that Mr. J. Eiddig Davies, A.C., of the above place, who is studying at Kensington College, was seriously injured on Tues- day last whilst in the college gymnasium. It was found necessary to take him to the hospital, and on Friday an operation was performed. YUUNG LIBERALS. The recent political campaign in the Merthyr Bor- ) oughs has re-kindled the fire of Young Liberalism in this place. It has been de- cided to restart the branch, and the first meeting will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 21st. The committee meet this (Thurs- 21st. The committee meet this (Thurs- day) evening to discuss the best means of carrying the League forward. They have decided to ask Mr. Aubrey Roberts, B.A., the secretary of the Aberdare League, to open the branch. The pro. tem. secretary is Mr. Wm. R. Griffiths, Bronallt Houses. BETHLEHEM M.I.S.—On Friday even- ing last a first-class lecture was given by the Rev. J. C. Jones, B.A., B.D., Lam- peter, on The development of the mind." The chairman was the Rev. J. 'P. Davies, pastor, and Miss Alice Morton gave a soprano solo: "Yr Arglwydd yw fy Mugail," in her own sweet style. The lecturer stated that there were three per- sonalities in every man. There was (1) the material self; (2) the social self, and k3) the spiritual self. The latter was by far the most important. The chairman made a. few comments. A vote of thanks to the lecturer and Miss Morton was pro- posed by Mr. John Davies and seconded bv Mr. John Evans. An excellent ad- dress was also given by Mr. Joseph Mor- ton NEW CHAPEL OPENED. — The new- English Wesleyan Chapel at the above place was opened on Sunday last. The pulpit was occupied in the morning by Mr. W. Arthur Beynon, Aberaman, who took as his text The calling of the first disciples." A large number attended. In the evening tlie Eev. James preached an eloquent sermon on "Self- Sacrifice." The organist was Mr. Fred Eddv, and the singing was excellent. Messrs. W. Collier and W. A. Beynon are the secretary and treasurer respectively. Mr Elford, M.I.S.A., Aberdare, the archi- tect, and Messrs. John Morgan and Son (Aberdare), Ltd., the contractors, are to be congratulated on the erection of such a pretty chapel. The church, which com- menced holding services four years ago at the Council Schools, will now, no doubt, increase in membership and influ- ence.

Cwmaman. SEION.—On Mondav evening, at Seion Welsh Baptist Chapel, a baptismal ser- vice was held by the Rev. W. T. Francis, vice was held by the Rev. W. T. Francis, Gwawr. After the service a rehearsal was held by the Lower District Baptist Churches, and was largely attended. THE CHAMBER OF TRADE met on Wednesdav night. The chair was taken by Mr. Arthur Parr. The following were appointed officers for the year:—Presi- dent. Mr. Arthur Parr; vice-president, Mr. J. Chamberlain. Mr. J. H. Job and Mr. Isaac R. Evans were again appointed joint secretaries.

Godreaman. REMEMBERING HIS OLD FLOCK.- Rev. J. Henner Thomas, Godreaman has received .£5 from the Rev. J. T. Rhys, Swansea, with instructions to distribute in goods the whole amount to certain members of Bethany who are out on strike.

strike. Aberaman. RARON (Cong.)—On Sunday night Mr Nonnan Evans, Gwawr-streef, preached at Bar on an inspiring sermon on "The fatherhood of God." NORTH VIEW MISSION,On Sunday evening last services were initiated in the Mission Room belonging to Saron Cong.

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Cwmbach. EBENEZER (C.M.). Half-yearly I preaching services were held at the above church on Sunday, when the Rev. Dan- iel Davies, Pentre, preached. BRYN SEION M.I.S. On Friday evening last a competitive meeting was held. The chair was occupied by Mr. Samuel Llovd. The adjudicators were: Samuel Lloyd. The adjudicators were: literary, Mr. David Edmund Williams; music, Mr. Edward Lloyd. The pro- gramme was as follows: Solo, Miss M. J. Davies; recitation, Miss M. J. Moseley; recitation,t Miss Nellie Evans; solo, Mr. Dd. W. Wilcox; dialogue, Mr. Henry Phillips and friends. Competitions: Best rendering of "Bryniau Cassia," Mr D. E. Williams. Reading Scripture (10), 1st, Mr. John Hughes;. 2nd, Miss Nellie I Evans. INTERMENT.—On Saturday afternoon the mortal remains of Mr Thos. Williams, Crown-row, were interred at the Aber- dare Public Cemetery. There was a large cortege, including a great many Co-oper- ators from all parts. The burial obse- quies were conducted by the Rev. R. H. Davies, B.A., pastor of Bryn Seion Cong. Church, to which the deceased belonged. Appended are the mourners:—Mr. Jacob Williams (nephew), Mrs. Morris, sister, Cwmbach; Mr. and Mrs. David Williams, Rhondda; Mr. and Mrs. Howell Wil- liams, Cwmbach; Mr. and Mrs. David Isaac Williams, Cwmbach, and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Howell Jones, Cwmbach, brothers and sisters-in-law; Mr and Mrs Fred James, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. James, Mr. and Mrs. Gomer James, Messrs. Ed- win James and Edward James, cousins; Messrs. Thomas Howell Williams, Ed- ward Evan James, and David Ivor Wil- liams, nephews; Mrs. John Davies, Rhon- dda; Miss Annie Williams, Miss Gwen- nie Williams, nieces; Mrs Fletcher, Cwm- bach; Mr and Mrs. Rees Llewelyn, Y nys- ybwl. The bearers were: Messrs. Thos. Davies, Rose-row; Thos. Davies, Crown- row; John James, William Williams, Samuel Lloyd, and David John Williams.

Jlber* riant, ALL MEMBERS of the Church Cloth- ing Club can be served with the best possible value in Drapery Goods for their checks at. J. M. Evans', Gadlys Road, Aberdare. Come now, and be served before the crush.

Aberdare. HAVE YOU SEEN Elford's Special Show of Peterson's Pipes? If not, don't forget to look at the windows of 21, Canon Street. WOMEN'S FREEDOM LEAGUE. A debate, Should women have the vote?" will take place on Monday, Dec. 19, at 7.30 p.m., at one of the lesser rooms of the Memorial Hall. Men and women are invited. ECONOMIC CLASS. This class, which is an off-shoot of the Aberdare Branch of the Young Liberals' League, will meet on Friday evening, Dec. 16th. at 8 o'clock at the Liberal Club. Mr. Aubrey Roberts, B.A., is the teacher. SOAR M.I.S.-Or, Monday the chair was occupied by Mr. Wm. Lewis. The subject under discussion was Charac- ter." The following took part: Miss M. A. Jones, Messrs. W. J. Jones, David Lewis, John Lewis, J. Perkins, William Walters, Daniel Jones, and R. W. Gray. The president of the society, Rev. T. Eli Evans, gave an interesting address. CARMEL BAND OF HOPE.—On Tues- day evening Mr. Shaw, Gadlys, presided. The programme was as follows: Scripture reading by the chairman; recit, Willie Minty; solo, Maud Jones; recit, Jaspar Couldrey; duet, Emma Couldrey and Hetty Wilkins. The address was given by Mr. Henry Bryant, Cwmbach. Miss Minty presided at the organ. AUCTION.—Mr. J. H. James,, auc- tioneer, conducted a sale by auction at the Central Hotel on Tuesday evening. No. 35, Bute-street, Aberdare, was sold for X120, and the premises known as the Royal Oak, Trecynon, reached £ 105. It was withdrawn at this figure, but the auctioneer anticipates a purchase by pri- vate treaty. Mr. W. R. Morgan and Messrs. T. Phillips and Son were the solicitors for the vendors. SILOA Y.P.S.—At the meeting held on Wednesday, Mr. J. Owen (Gwernantydd) pie-sided. Several competitions took place, the adjudicators being: Music, Mr Tom Parry, Cefn-place; miscellaneous, Mr. J. Tarrell Williams. For answering questions bearing oil "Y C'aniedydd," Mr Richard Morgan took the prize, and in the impromptu speech competition the prize was divided between Mr. David Phillips and Mr Richard Morgan. Read- ing Scripture, Mr. Tom Parry. Recita- tion, Y dedwydd dri," Mr. Tom Davies. Mr. Stanley Evans gave a violin solo. FORTHCOMING CONCERT. Next Thursday afternoon, Dec. 22, a high-class vocal and instrumental matinee concert will be given at the Empire, when Mr. W. J. Evans' well-known orchestra will contribute several items. Artistes of re- pute have been engaged, and the function will doubtess prove a genuine treat. The whole of the proceeds will be given to- wards the Distress Funds of the miners on strike. The management are to be I complimented on taking this step to aid sweet charity. The concert should be well natronized. ENGLISH WESLEYAN. A very pleasant and enjoyable social was held in connection with the Wesley Guild on Tuesday evening, presided over by the Rev. J. Ellis. The following programme was gone through: Solo, Mr. W. Mason (encored). The egg and spoon race was won, after Humpty Dumpty had a great many falls, by Mr. Fred Williams. In the washing competition for men only, the following competed: Messrs. C. Smith, D. Williams, F. Williams, J. Ruston, J. H. Bannister, and J. C. Harm- ston. Mrs. W. Wilcox adjudicated. Sun- light soap had made a tremendous im- pression on the workers as well as the work. Mr. Fred Williams was the suc- cessful 'washerwoman/ Mr J. C. Harm- ston provided the programme. Miss S. Harris presided at the organ. Refresh- ments were provided by Mr F. W. Caunt. "POLITICS IN ABERDARE. "-Local politics constitute a most interesting topic just now. The committee of the Young Liberals' League have secured the services of the Rev. J. Morgan Jones, 1 M.A., to address a public meeting all the above subject at the Aberdare Liberal Club next Saturday, Dec. 17. To com- I mence at 7.45 p.m. Local politicians please attend, and bring vour friends and your queries with you. G. W ,R. TEMPERANCE UNION.—The monthly meeting' of the above was held on Sunday last. A reading w~as given bj- -Vf i. Cox. Mr. W aite, the °*eiieral secretary of the Union, addressed the by Mr. Cox. Mr. W aite, the general secretary of the Union, addressed the m^f-^hlck w'^s VGr-r wel1 attended. CARMEL.—On Sunaay the pulpit at v^arinel English Baptist Church was oc- cupied by Mr. Luther Jones, Cardiff Ban- cupied by Mr. Luther Jones, Carditf Ban- tist College. In the morning service --N r Jones took his text from Mark 12, 21' Thou jilialt love thy neighbour as thvl self." In the evening he took as his text Mark 11, 22, "Have faith in God." Prof, lom Jones conducted the singins?, and presided at the organ. OBITUARY. On Wednesday week. Hannah Davies, 14, Albert-street, who resided with her daughter and son- in-law, Mr. D. Richards (Nevern) passed awaJ"- Her husband died 29 years ago to the day. Mrs. Davies, who was 67 vears ot age, was interred at the Aberdare Cemetery on Monday. The officiating minister was the Rev. J. Griffiths. Calf ar- ia, of whose church she was a faithful member. Messrs. John Morgan and Son were^the undertakers. SOCJ-aLISM.—On Wednesday, Nov. SO, at the Aberdare Liberal Club, under the -auspices of the Young Liberals' League, Mr\ W R. Williams, B.Sc., gave'a most instructive address on "The attitude Liberals should show towards Socialists." IvIr. vVilliams filst gave his conception of modern Liberalism. Then he dealt with three distinct types of Socialism, viz., jiiStoncal Socialism, or Conservatism; State Social isin, with its counterpart in modern Liberalism; and Extreme State Socialism, which defied analysis. Th<> lecturer then dwelt on the relation of Liberalism to Socialism, and the attitude v; hch the former should assume towards the latter. The address was keenly ap- pi-c-ciated by all. Comments were made i-rv ?f3-sp Avails, Mr. Dan Howells, Mr. Wabnns, Mr. George Powell, and Mr Williams. COMPETITIVE MEETING.-On Tues- day evening the first of a series of com- petitive meetings was held at Soar Ves- try. The chairman was Rev. T. El. Evans. Adjudicators: Mr. T. Bowen and Mr. D. Richards (Nevern)..Solo for children, Arglwydd, dyma fi," Maggie Abraham. Reading verses from John ii., Ellen Jones. Impromptu reading, prize divided between W. J. Jones and R. W. Gray. Best rendering of a hvmn tune. Evan Walters. Solo (any voice) from f Ceinion y Gaii," John Lewis. Tm- promptu address on "Self," Mr. Morgan Jones. Greatest number of words com- mencing with "C": Dorothv Evans (first); Marian Tydfil Gray "(second). ?íl'. Wiliam Lewis acted, as accom- ) panist. The secretary was Mr. James Hughes. A pleasant meeting was termin- ated with the singing of a Hen wlad fv nhadau," Mr. Bowen taking the solo.

MOUNTAIN ASH, JUST IN TIME.-Give the order now jor that Xmas new suit. Tom Davies and Son, the practical tailors, Prvce-street. POSTPONEMENT. — Owing to the Strike, the Prize Drawing of David Owen. 91, High Street, Mountain Ash, has been postponed until February 5, 1911. CO-OPERATION.—We please our cus- tomers; cur customers advertise us. They know the Mountain Ash Furnishing Co. 1 sell better goods at lower prices than any other. PROPERTY SALE.-An important sale of valuable house property will be con- ducted by Mr. D. W. Howell, Windsor Office, at the Glancynon Hotel next Tues- day evening. OBITUARY'.—We regret to announce the death of Mr. John Evans, son of the late Mrs. Evans, newsagent, Ffrwd-cres- cent, which took place on Monday even- ing. Funeral Fridav. 3.30 p.m. "PLEASE SUPPLY ME WITH ONE of your very best makes of pianos." These are quite common requests now. Recommendations from everywhere. Vic- tor Freed's Furnishing Emporium. Mis- kin-road. CONFIRMATION SERVICE. On Tuesday evening, at St. Margaret's Church, the Lord Bishop of the Diocbse conducted his annual confirmation ser- vice. There were 110 candidates present- ed. The following clergy assisted: Revs. J. Sinnett Jones, M.A., D. E. Roberts, M.A., Aeron Davies, B.A., Geo. Thomas, B.A., J. Aurelius, B.A., and Evan Jones, L.D. LANTERN LECTURE.—At St. Illtyd s concert room, Cefnpennar, interesting lectures were delivered last Thursdav and Monday evenings by the Rev. Evan Jones. There were splendid attendances. The subject of the lectures was "Snow- donia," and was illustrated by beautiful slides, kindly lent by the L. and N.W. Railway Co. The proceeds are to be de- voted to the local distress fund. A simi- lar lecture was delivered by Mr. George Pontin in tte Council Schools, Newtown, for St. Dyfrig's Band of Hope. PARISH CHURCH.—Holy Communion was celebrated in St. Margaret's Church last Sunday morning at 8 o'clock. Matins was conducted by the Rev. J. Aurelius, B.A., who was assisted by the Rev. Evan Jones, L.D. The Benedicite was sung to Keeton in E flat and the Jubilate to Ouseley. The anthem was "Hark, the glad sound" from Farmer's "Christ and His Soldiers." Evensong was conducted by the Vicar, assisted by the Rev. Aeron Davies. The canticles were sung to Fus- sell and Wesley. The Rev. J. Sinnett Jones continued his series of Advent ser- mons, basing an eloquent' discourse on 1 Corinthians, iv., 1. MUSICAL.—There was a large attend- ance at Rhos (B.) Chapel on Sunday night, when Carmel (B.) United Choir, Aberdare, gave a performance of the new sacred cantata by F. W. Pearce, entitled, "The King of Glory." The chair was I taken by Mr. Gwilym Jones, solicitor. Prof. Tom Jones, L.R.A.M.. A.R.C.O., wielded the baton, and Miss Agnes Davies, Adv. R.A.M., R.C.M., presided at I the organ. The proceeds go to the funds | for feeding the children in Aberdare Schools. The artistes, choir, and con- Schools. The artistes, choir, and con- ductor went through their work splen- didly. The vocalists were: — Soprano, Madame M. Eynon, Aberaman; con- tralto, Miss Madge Williams, Hirwain; tenor, Mr. David Jones, Cwmdare; bass, Mr. Maldwyn Jones, Cwmaman. SMOKER.—Last Thursday a splendid concert was given at the Bruce Arms Hotel in aid of Mr. Alfred Bingly, who unfortunately lost his eye whilst pursu- ing his work as a stonemason. The chair was taken by Mr. Geo. L. Brown, and a large company attended. The chairman was ably supported by Mr. Geo. Mealing and Mr. Joe Voyle. The programme is appended: -Songs: Mr. Walton. "The End of the World- Mr. J. Williams, The Diver"; Mr. J. Vaughan, Little by Little"; Mr. Harry Morgan, a The football craze"; Mr. Price, The Veter- an Mr. Coles. There wasn't any women in the world"; Mr. W. Jeffries, The twenty-fourth" Mr Golden, The light of day Mr. iv. Thomas, me mad barber," encore parody, She wore a wreath of roses"; Mr. Coles, "The Sheeny Man," encore. H Alother-in-law Mr. Boden, H Thora Mr. Harry Mor- gan, "Dolly Gray," encore parody, Marble Halls Mr. Coles, John Bull"; Mr. Simmonds. "I'm wearying mv heart awav for vou." COTTAGE HOSPITAL EISTEDDFOD. —A meeting of the committee of the above was held at Ffrwd Offices on Satur- day evening, Mr. Ben Ashton presiding. The following were present: Messrs. Arthur George, W. J. Jones, David Harris, Rees Richards, Ishmael Harris, 1/ W. J. Richards, E. Eyles, Sam Davies, Dl. Griffiths, Matthew George, Jenkin Thomas, W. S. Jones, W. Breeze, John Thomas, Fred Allen, W. Hicks, Henrv Davies, W. J. Griffiths, D. T. Evans (sec.) and T. Hughes (assist, sec.), Rees Taylor and J. J. Carr. The report of the pro- gramme committee was presented and adopted. The programme in its entirety was accepted, on the proposition of Mr. 1 Arthur George, seconded by Mr. William j Jones. The following names were ac- cepted for committee: Messrs. Dd. Jones, J Phil Phelan, and J. O. Jones. An inter- esting announcement was made that there was a great probability of having Mr. Thomas Beecham, of London opera fame, | as chief adjudicator. The names of Messrs. Joseph Holbrook, Landon Ronald and A. J. Silver were also mentioned. Mr. Win. Adamson was appointed adjudi- cator for the Band competitions. The mining adjudicators are Messrs. Tudor Davies, Daniel Davies (Aberdare), and J. O. Jones. Ambulance. Drs. Turner (Deri), Llewelyn Williams, A. T. Jones, and Ben Phillips Jones. Recitations, Councillor Silas Williams. Ccrdnetors. Mabon ana Mr. \V. Mj main Hicks, in the event of the former not being able to be present, an invitation will be .extended to Mr. Wm. Brace. Miss S. M. George was appointed accompanist. The follow- ing are the principal tests —Chief choral, "Put off, O! Jerusalem"; second choral, The Lord is my Shepherd chief male voice, The Charge of the Light Bri- gade second male voice, The Hun- ter's Fareivell girls' choir, Gentle Spring"; boys' choir, Winter action song, own choice; brass oands--ClaS6 A. ''Mendelssohn," Class B. The Land of the Shamrock."

Ash Police Cour-t, THURSDAY, Dec. 15.—Before Sir T. Marc-hant Williams (Stipendiary). Col. Morgan, and Capt. Evans. ALLEGED ROBBERY WITH VIO- LENCE.—Joseph Evans, Thos. Thomas, and Albert Parfitt were charged with committing robbery with violence.—Mr. A. T. James defended Evans, and asked for an adjournment on the ground that his client had been taken to the hospital that morning, suffering from self-inflicted wounds to the throat. He lived at 20, Arthur-street, Miskin. The three de- fendants were remanded. GOODS BY FALSE PRETENCES. Iliz. Morgan, Victoria-street, Miskin, collier's v.ife, was charged mith obtain- ing goods by false pretences from the Miskin Branch of the Cwmbach Co-op. Society.—Mr. C. Kenshole prosecuted, and Mr. T. W. Griffiths, Aberdare, de- fended.—Mr. Kenshole said that a girl named Sarah Anne Barwell had acci- dentally picked up a wrong book in the Si ores, and defendant had induced the girl to go and obtain goods on that book, which did not belong to her, but to a man named Wm. Harrison. — Isaac R. Jones, manager, explained the methods of giving checks, and stated that since the goods had been obtained defendant had seen him, and he told her that he had reported the matter to the police. She admitted sending the girl, and pay- ing her 6d. She had obtained 5s. worth of bread-stuff and meat of the value of 2s. IOd.-Sarah Jones, assistant at the Stores, stated that she supplied the checks.—George Bunce said t-hat he sun- plied the girl with the meat.—Sarah A. Barwell (12) supported Mr. Kenshole's statement.—Defendant pleaded guilty. Mr. T. W. Griffiths appealed to the Bench for leniency, and defendant was bound over in JB10 to come un for judg- ment. AS8A ULT.John Callaghan. Miskin. was summoned by W. Timberley, George Pit Houses, Cefnpennar. for assault.—Mr A. T. James represented plaintiff, who said that he had had occasion to prose- cute defendant's father some time ago for threats. He attributed this assault to that quarrel.—The defendant called Michael Callaghan to prove he was, not where_ the alleged assault took place—A fine or 20s. and costs was imposed, and he was bound over to keep the peace. PAVED WITH BANANA SKINS. Wm. J. "V\ ijliams, in Cross-street. Pen- rhiwceiber, 5s. and costs. Thos. Lewis Mountain Ash. and John Davies. In Rheola-street, Penrhiwceiber, 10s. and costs each. Annie Edwards, in Bailey- strcet, Miskin, 5s. Two of the defendants swore they were not drunk, and that they slipped on banana peels.—Stipendiary': The streets of Mountain Ash must 'be paved with banana ".1:118. TRESPASSING. Meredith .'ones, Aberaman, trespassing in search ot •'am.. 20s. and costs.

Election from the Mount. Watts his intmer Bather fast nut never furious. Where ai those 3000 votes that the senior member was short off Ap Jones's query whether the veto would be passed with a reduced majori* was most apt. Satisfied ? Watts should have had 8,000 votes, Luc what's his name had 'em. Jack Hamer meant to pet those ques- tions in, and he did. Ja. k was as his master. Pay your Federation up was heard at one meeting. Has that youngster done so, or is it a case of a card of a different colour ? The night meetings up the trip were not quite so bc_iter<.us this time. The lan- tern just as brilliant, but the results, well—as you were. Will my very rude friend kindlv keep quiet," was one of the defeated candi- date s courteous retorts. "Shut up, sons of freedom," was most effectual at one meeting, for it most de- cidedly shut up the sons and fathers and mothers, and the baby was quieter also. Mr. Watts hoped the baby would de- rive a. great amount of benefit from what he was saying. The Unionist candidate was losing his voice, and the tone fast becoming jireacherlike, when some wag in his best Sunday-go-to-meeting voice sang 'Amen/ ct Somebody caught a cold after pushing the figures too coeely under someone's nose. Facts and figures. "-Are the clergy of the Church of Eng- land State paid?" was answered by Mr Edgar Jones as follows: Some are in receipt of Queen Anne's bounty, andUlius are State paid." Mr. Wm. Jenkins, the questioner, was not satisfied with the answer. Why not ask the senior mem- ber if the mothers who received Queen Victoria's bounty are State paid? The junior member is very particular with whom he shakes hands. What's Watts to say to this? ..—

T' The Urban District Council of Aberdare. AUDIT OF ACCOUNTS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Audit of Accounts of the Urban District Council of Aberdare for the year ending March 31st,, 1910, will be held at the Town Hall, High Street, Aberdare, on Wednesday, the 4th day of January, 1911, commencing at 11.30 o'clock in the forenoon, and that a copy of the accounts to be audited, together with all Rate Books, Accounts Books Contracts, Accounts, Bills, Vouchers, and Receipts mentioned or referred to in such Accounts will be deposited in the Office of the Urban District Council in the Town Hall aforesaid, and be open thereat to the inspection of all persons interested between the hours of 9.30 a.m. and 5.30 o'clock p.m. (excepting on Saturday, when the Office will be closed at 1 o'clock p.m.) for Seven Days before the day appointed for the Audit. Dated the 15th day of December, 1910. THOS. PHILLIPS, Clerk to the Urban District Council of Aberdare. Town Hall, High Street, Aberdare. She So your grandfather lived to be over one hundred, Thomas? What did he die of ?"-Thomas: "I don't quite re- member, miss; but 'twas nothing verra serious."

Church. The preacher was Mr. Thomas Morgan, Aberdare. Councillor Illtyd Hopkins and Mr. David Lewis (secretary; arranged the meeting, and Mr. Evan Thomas, precentor, was also present. STRIKE MOLESTATIONS. An offi- cial of the Powell Duffryn had his door- posts and windows covered with tar on Tuesday night. Another official was molested on his way home early on Mon- day, and stones were thrown at the cab in which he was conveyed. An alleged blackleg's house in Davis-street has also been completely tarred. INTERMENT.—We extend our sym- pathy to Mr. and Mrs. Warriet Owen, 42, Davis-street, on the death of their six-vear old son, who was interred at the Aberdare Cemetery on Friday last. The officiating minister was the Rev. Joseph James (B.). DEMISE.—Mr. Edward Lloyd, of 24, B ill-street, died on Sunday morning last, at an advanced age. His wife died only a few clays ago. Deceased's son-in-law, Thomas James, was buried on Thursday "IACEED CONCERT.—A concert was held on Sunday evening in aid of the Strike Relief Fund. The Public Hall was filled to its utmost capacity. Bio- scope pictures were shown bv Mr. Robert Tebbitt, manager of Poole's Picture Palace. The following was the pro- gramme:—Opening overture by the Pic- ture Palace Orchestra, conducted bv Mr Bert Phillips. Glees' by Mr. Charles Thomas' party. Harp selections, "Welsh Airs," Master Roger Thomas. Soprano solo, "Angel of peace," Miss Queenie Williams, Godreaman. Songs, Mr. Bert Lytton. Solo, Miss Alice Morton. Patri- otic verses by Ap Morris, Abercwmboi, accompanied on the. harp by Master Roger Thomas. Mr. Chas. Thomas's party, who collected in Carmarthenshire < £ 30 towards the Relief Funds, started on a collecting tour in Staffordshire on Monday morning.