The Merthyr Express

Mountain Ash Education Committee. PHYSICAL DEFECTS OF CHILDREN. The meeting of the Mountain Ash Education Committee was held on Tuesday afternoon at the Town Hall. Coun. Bruce Jones in the chair. There were also present, Coun?. D. Rogers, Griffith Evans. Rev. E. V. Tidman, John Charles, E. Morris, Silas Williams, John Powell, Geo. Hall, W. Lambuni, W Davies. T. Jones, Mrs. Owen Jones, and Mrs. Williams, Mr. A. Morgan (director of education). Air. W Williams (architect). Mr ±x. P. Linton (clerk). The Director of Education read a copy of a communication from Mr. Mansei Franklen, Clerk of the Glamorgan County Council, to the assistant overseer for the parish, intimating that it was intended that the County Council should in futu-e charge the parish of Llan- wonno with the cost of all the expense of train- ing -of pupil tsachers, bursaries, ctc. Some I.discussion ensued, and the matter was referred to the Clerk and Director to report thereon. A teacher recently appointed at the Roman Catholic School Wrote protesting against her tc, I treatment in the matter of salary. — Coun. John Prowle said tho matter was fullv discuss- ed w'n^n the youn<r lady in question was ::p. roinied, but he had since rome to th conclu- ion that on certain points the Committee were 10 some extent misinformed, and he moved that the matter be reconsidered. On the sug- gestion of Coun. D. Rogers, it was decided to defer the matter to the next meeting so that it might bo fullv discussed. It was resolved, provided tho dork report- ed that the payment was a legal one, to pay a subscription of fil 1" n year towards the Work- ers' Education Association. suggestion that the schools be granted a half-holiday on the oc- casion of Lh:, visit of Messrs. Wombell and Bos- tock's Menagerie to the town was not enter- tained, although it was reported that in Ynysy- bw 1 and Ah«rciicn such permission had been granted by the local managers. A recommen- dation that tho playgrounds be usoo, for recrea- tion purpoi-c* during' the holidays was rcfeyred back to the Committee in order that. the Com- mittea might consider what provision should be made for the control of the children, and also for the care of the buildings of the school, If was resolved that the children fed at the various schools should be weir;bed before jind after the Ea?ter Holidays. The question of feeding them during tho holidays was also dis- cussed, but no action was taken. It wa.s resolved to ask the District Councu to pass the necessary resolution asking tho Board of Education for permission to spend a further sum from the rates for the provision of I On the motion of Mr. Evan Morris, the Ar- chitect was instructed to report on the play- grounds at Penrhiwceiber bsfore the next meet- ing- MEDICAL OFFICER'S ANNUAL REPORT. A full report was submitted bv Dr. R. TJsw- o!lvn Williams on the inspection of children during the year. He had during the second half of November and the month of December examined 219 infants on their admission to school. Of these 1.3 por cent, were insuffiet- ently clad 1.8 per cent, were poorly nourisned, ,ntl.y C, 2 23 par cent. were very dirty, 6.82 per cent, Tora clean, 4.54 per cent. distantly verminous, 6 had nits in their hair. 4 had sores on the head. 2 sores on the face, 2 had ringworm, 1 child had ^borrhc^a, 1 had nlopoccia, and 2 had eczema on the face. While 28.6 per cent, had good teeth. 26.8 per cent. had medium, and 44.5 per cent. were bad; 14 per cent. had various dis- oase3 of the n-ise. and throat. There were in all 16 cases of external diseases of the eye 8.63 per cent, had dischargo of the ear, and 5 per cent. wero deaf; two children lisped or stammered, and there were 2.28 per cent, mentally defec- tive. There were two cases of phthisis, 8 with suspicious apices, and 16 cases of bronchitis. Other various diseases were also notified.— Ine reDort was deferred for full consideration at the next meeting of the Committee. THE CHILDREN'S ACT. A joint report of the Medical Officer of the Committee and the Director of Education was submitted, and it was decided to ask the R°ary of Education whether the Committee mint and distribute a synopsis of the Act iong the parents. It was also resolved to ob- tiin copies cf the Act for each member of tne Tommittee, and for each of the head teachers under the Committee.—The report was as fo.- iows;. "As instructed, we bring to your notice -ome' of the provisions of the above-named Act, necially those concerning you as the Local Education Authority. Section 15 makes liable to a fine not exceeding £ 10 any person over the Df 16 years who has the custody, charge, o>- care of any child under the age of seven years, and who allows that child to be in any room'containing an open fire grate not suffi- I ciently protected to guard against the risk 01 the child being burnt or scalded, without tak- reasonable precautions agaimft that risk, cl bv reason thereof tho child is killed or s„ffors" serious injury. Section 58 extends the _,rp<rories of children who may be committed to industrial schools, and sub-section 1 of that section contains the descriptions of the several classes of neglected children who may be 30 committed in order to prevent their failing into criminal habits or modes of life. bection 74 imses a duty on the Local Education Au- J ijority to provide for the reception and main- tenance in a suitable school of any child resid- ing in hs area who is ordered to be sent to an industrial school, including any mentally or nhvsicallv defective child ordered under Scc- tion 62 (2) to bo detained in a certified school where special provision is made for the indus- t -'ial training of defective children. The County Council will be liable for the reception and maintenance in a certified reformatory school of a youthful offender. Section 118 provides that if a person habitually winders from place nlace, and takes with him any child above the affe of five, he shall, unless he proves that the wiild is totally exempted from school at- tendance or is not by being so taken with him prevented from receiving efficient elementarv Location be liable on conviction to a fine, and the child is brought within the categories of those who uiay be comawted to gu industrial those who uiay be comawted to gu industrial school under Section 58 (1) (b). This section shall not apply during the months'of April to September inclusive, if the parent or guardian is engaged in a trade or business of such a nature as to require him to travel from place to place, and if he has obtained a certificate of his child having made not less than 200 attend- ances at a public elementary school during the months of October to March immediately pre- ceding. Section 122 gives a Local Education Authority power to direct its Medical Officer, or any person authorised in writing by that officer, to examine, in any public elementary school provided or maintained by the Authority, the person or clothing of any child attending the school, and, where necessary, to give notice to the parent of the child, requiring him to cleanse properly the person and clothing of the child. The child may be removed from the school and cleansed in suitable premises the parent fails to comply with the npfice. The Local Education Authority mar- make use for this purpose of suitable premises and appliances belonging to the sanitary authority of the dis- trier. If a cleansed child is again neglected by the parent, the parent may on summary convic- tion be fined. The last section points out the desirability of having in this urban district at least four centres (Mountain Ash, Penrhiw- ceiber, Abercynon, and Ynysybwl) fitted with shower baths for cleansing such children, and other suitable appliances for cleansing their clothing." It was resolved to at once 'supply fire-guards for the Roman Catholic Infants' School, and some discussion ensued as to the advisability of having baths, etc., at all the schools; but for the present it was resolved to proceed only with the four centres suggested in the Director's re- port

I Meetinrj of Mountain Ash Church People. I THE VICAR ASKED TO REMAIN A well-attended meeting of Church people .was held in the St Margaret's Parish-room, on Sunday evening last. The meeting was con- vened by the people's warden (Mr J K. Brooks) for the purpose of considering a letter he had received from tho Vicar of the parish. Major Morgan, vicar's warden, was unanimously elected as chairman of the meeting. The People's Warden explained that holding the position as warden and representative of the laity of the parish, he felt it his duty to ask them to be present that evening in order that he could place the same communication before them as he had himself received from the Vicar, as he considered he would not be justified in replying to such an important letter without first ascertaining the general opinion of the Church people. Mr. Brooks then read the let- ter, which announced the decision of the Vicar to leave the parish for St. Brides-super-Elv. The Vicar, in Ins letter, explained that 'he held very strong views that it was to the benefit of a large parish to have a change of incumbents every ten years at least. He had fullv intended giving his services for that period to the parish, but the call had come—quite unsought for—be- fore he had quite completed the term, and he would rather leave the -^aiish now while the church was flourishing, as he believed it was, and make room for a more worthy successor. The decision of the Vicar to leave the parish came as a. great surprise to him, and very severe blow, as he had been in close connection with the Vicar ever since his advent to the parish, not only as a communicant, but also a secretary of the Church Benefit,-Society, as the Vicar was Grand Warden, and one of the trus- tees of the Dufiryn Lodge. He had always found tne Vicar most kind and courteous, and over ready to give his advice or sympathy a-? the case might need, and he should very much regret his departure from amongst them' Several members expressed appreciation of the good work done by the Vicar, and the great Joss it would be to lose him, and ex- presseo a hope that it would be possible to re- tain him in the parish.—Maior Morgan, Mr. Wm. Jenkins, Mr M. P Rees Mi\ G. W. Langford, and others, snoke in very high praise of the Vicar's work, and ultimately it was unan- imously resolved to appoint a deputation to wait upon the Vicar with tho view of inducing him, if possible, to remain.—A deputation was afterwards formed, comprising representatives from St. Margaret's Church and the four dis- trict. churches. The deputation waited upon the Vicar on Tuesday evening, at the Vicarage, with the ob- ject of prevailing upon him to stay at Moun- tain Ash. The deputation was introduced by Mr. J. K. Brooks, the people's warden, and nearly every one of the deputation afterwards spoke. The Vicar, in reply, stated that as he had resigned the living, and the Bishop Kid accepted his resignation, the matter was no-v out of his hands, but he would consider their request and would communicate with Mr Brooks later on. The Vicar appeared to be greatly impressed by the feeling of the parish- oners conveyed to him by the deputation.

PENRHSWCEIBE R. JERUSALEM CHCRCH.—The quarterly meetings in connection with Jerusalem Welsh Baptist Chapel took place on Sunday, and throughout the day the sacred edificn was crowded. The president was the Rev. W. R, Jones, pastor superintendents, Messrs. T. Davies and John Williams; secretory.-Mr. D. T, Davies. Inter- esting programmes wore goae through in the afternoon and evening.—Mr. Jenkins was thanked for the great service he had rendered the church by taking charge of the two choirs during the illness of Mr. J. Edwards, who is now able to resume his duties.—The President remarked that they were all plea.seo see Mr. Edwards ab his post, but there was great credit duo to Mr. Jenkins, who had full charge of the arrangements in connection with both choirs. EISTEDDFOD.—A very successful Eisteddfod was held on Monday, at the Jerusalem (W.B.) Chapel. The awards were as follows:—Trio, "Mae Fiora Dfg," 1st;, Penrhiwceiber Partv soprano solo, "1: Deryn Pur," Mi aa Jennie Davies contralto solo, Rhyfelgyrch Cadben Morgan," Miss Edith Davies, Miskin tenor solo, "Pistvll y Llan," (no entry) bass solo, "Y Btchgen a Ffarweliodd Wlad," J. Morgan, Abercynon; ops-n solo, for boys under 16 years of aga, Or niwl i'r Net' Hector Roberts open solo, girls under 16 years of age, Deio Bac-h," divided between Edith Davies and Eo M. Lowic. any song for children under 12 yearf, lilt divided between Sarah Davies und E. R. Evato3 2nd D- J. Jones and Hector Robert." recitation, Carlo a'r Plentyn," J. Morgau, Aberj eynon recitation, under 16 years of age, "Prudd gan," Cassie M. Pngh; englyn, Archwaetli," Mr. W. Will jams (Ap Volant), Glitniay-street: map of Wales, under 16 years of age. Miss 1 Hannah James. The pupils of Mr. J. T. Jenkins were successful in carrying off the soprano and alto prizes, and also the open solo. The arrange- ments were satisfactorily carried out

Rev. F. Ballard at Aberaman. CHRISTIAN EVIDENCE MISSION. Dr. Ballard visited Aberaman on Sunday, and attracted large congregations to the Grand Theatre. No effort had been spared by the local committee, of which Messrs. William Collier and W. A. Beynon were the hon. sees., to announce. the meetings. When the Grand Theatre opened for the first service on Sunday morning, it presented rather a different appear- ance than it usually does. The words, Thy Word, 0 Lord, is Truth," were emblazoned in white and purple, and spread across the front scenery on the stage. Mottoes from the Scrip- tures, both in Welsh and English, were also hung in prominent places about the hall, and every inch of space behind the lecturer on the stage was occupied by the large united choir. The choristers belonged to all churches and denominations in the neighbourhood, the English Wesleyans, of course, predominating, and the baton was weilded by Mr. J. Thoruey, the precentor at the Wesley an Church, at Aberaman. The congregations were ushered to their places by the followinng stewards :— Representing the English We.. T. Thomas, T. Flook.^F. Parfitt, W. Badham, Charles Whitefoot, W. Perrow, W. A. Bowden, and Arthur philpin Primitive .Methodists— Messrs. Samuel Wilcox, Llewellyn A. Evans, Tom Evans, Richard Williams and Isaac Lines; Welsh WesleyaiV:' Mr. J. J<>nee » Bethany Congregational—Mr. John Lee; Saron Welsh Congregational—Messrs. J. Phiiiips and Tom Ed wards GwawT Baptist-—Mr. E. Perkins Cwmbach—Messrs. Peter Pngh, Tom Daniel, James j. James, and David T. Doughton. The captains of the stewards were :—Mr. Wm. liill (Lewis-street), Mr. Morgan Parr (newsagent), icaf and Mr. James Ph llios (Pleasant iew). Messrs. W. A. Beynon and Thomas Davies presided at the organs throughout the day, whilst the Saron Orchestra and other instrumentalists assisted in the afternoon and evening. The subject of Dr. Ballara'B address in the morning was, Why not Pray ?" In the course of his remarks he enumerated the follow- ing seven essentials of prayer :—1st, adoration, or prayer beginning with the thought of God 2nd, thanksgiving, implying a remembrance of all His goodness 3rd. confession, or the con- sidering oi the goodness we receive 4th, resolution; 5th, petition, i.e.. asking of God; Hth, intercession, not for ourselves alone, but for others as well: 7th. submission, which implied whole-hearted belief in the words, Thy Will be done." If we realised this, he said, prayer to us would not be a monotony, neither would it. be simplicity or servility but reality of communion with God. To everyone who really wished to lead a Christian life prayer was not only a duty, but a necessity. He disagreed with Mr. Cva-n Roberts' idea of prayer. The latter refused "to take charge of the C.M. movement at and had. stated in his reply that his whole time was almost- occupied by prayer. That was mistaken prayer, and he (Mr. Ballard) did not find any csample I L for it in the New Testament- Finally, he made the following injunctions regarding prayer :— (1) the immanenceçf Gcd, we have no need to seek him, because God was Spirit, and not "a'' spirit (2) prayer to Him must becomc a delight and not a monotonous affair (3) prayer must not be measured bv time, or place, because it was contradictory to the Master's teaching and (4) it was to be measured not by quantity d words. On Sunday afternoon the introductory prayer was offered by the Rev. M. Watson, Primitive Methodist minister. Mr. Wm. Collier also occupied a seat on tho platform. Tne subject of Dr. Ballard's address was, What is the use of holiness ?" He referred to the descrip- tion of holiness in the book. God and My Neighbour." This description commenced with the words Holiness ? for sh?«me, the word is obnoxious." That was talking as a child would talk, for babies would talk about the names of thingo. If he wished, to speak in that strain, he could call Socialism *re;e l°ve> but lie would not. The writer of God and My Neighbour had said :—Holiness has stood so long for craven fear, for selfish retirement from the work of the world, for dreamy emotion- alism." etc. Any writer who said that ought to be ashamed of himself. Jfte would turn to a book written by a Regius Professor of History, viz., the author of Ecee. Homo. Were the young men of that neighbourhood familiar with such works as this, or did they content themselves Vvith sucking cigarettes anu kicking a piece of leather ? In Ecce Homo holiness was described as a higher tone oi gooaness. It was natural goodness to accost a iriend in the street, and converse with him upon general matters, but it was not religion. The payment of twenty shillings in the pound, the showing of kindness by a husband towards his wife, by a father towards his children—all this was goodness, but it was not holiness. If we wanted a definition of holiness, we should go to the New Testament for it, and not to the Clarion or the daily pa pars. In the book called The New Religion," it was said that tho people were robbed, cheated, and lied to. Was it the holy or the unholy who did this ? He ventured to say that many economic evils would cease to exist if men learnt true holiness, by caring more for others, and putting _away over-care for themselves. The writer of God and My Neighbour" had stated "I believe that I am what heredity and environment have made me, but I know that I can make myself better or worse if I try." That was a self- contradictory statement on the part of one who deprecated holiness. Nevertheless, it was the right ideal, and the more we tried, not only the more we succeeded, but every-body else would know it, and would thus learn the value of holiness. Copious examples and illustrations were given by the lecturer, and he concluded by Saying that holiness was the virtue which would save us as a nation, and free us form sorrow and sin. I. In the evening the Theatre was again packed to its utmost capacity, as it had been in the afternoon. The subject of the adarees^ was, Pilate's question Is it true to-day 1 He directed his remarks chiefly towards Christians, and asked what they were going to do with Jesus, to-day ? Were they going to crown Him or crucify Him ? John Stuart Mill, than whom there was no cooler and more level-headed man in the ninteenth century, had admitted that there was no better rule of life to go by than that of Jesus Christ. We should live for the highest and noblest purpose, and so endeavour to spend our lives that Christ could approve of us. Many young men knew all the tips in the football world, but was it not unworthy that they should know no more than a snap of his fingers of the life of Christ V Sin was scorned love. That was true of Esau and it was true of us. to-day. We should try, therefore, to cultivate the contrary element to sin, namely, love. There were distinct features appertaining to love. 1st, it was a feeling in our own hearts 2nd, it could not be expressed in words 3rd, it must have a conscious beginning and 4th, there must be a continuance of that jove. Jesus asked us for this love. We did not crown Him unless we did that, because love was the element that crowned the human heart. If we realised this, thera would be perpetual peace between England and Germany, aud througnout the Continent of Europe. We must begin in our oun hearts, however, by asting if we arc going to crucifv or crown Him. After the service on Sunday night an open conference was held, at which a large number remained. The first of Dr. Ballard's lectures was given on Monday night, when Mr F W. (..aunt, Aberdare, occupied the- chair. The subject) was Modern Determinism Ftlse--I-Taii neither j brute nor machine." Quest ons were again! invited, and saaw were lot thcooiina, 1

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ABERCYNON. ATTNIVERSARY.—-The anniversary services of Moriali English Baptist Church took place on Sunday and Monday, when eloquent sermons were given by the Rev. J. D. Hughes, of Blaenavon. SPECIAL SERVICES.—On Sunday and Monday special preaching services were held at Mynydd Seion Welsh Congregational Church, when eloquent ssrinor," were delivered by the f Rev. Ben Morris, of Pontyberem. F LTNII vt-&L.Phe funeral of Mr. Samuel Morgan, Park-street, who died from injuries received at; the Dowiais-Cardiff Colli, v. took place on Monday, at ninas.-The T. W. Jones officiated at the house. TSJIPEKJ-NXE.—On Wednesday evening a temperance meeting was held at te Forward Movement Hall, when addresses were given by Mr. Richard Cory, Cardiff; Mr. Williams, Hafod and Mrs. Williams, Ferndale. The Rev. J. T. Williams presided. RACE.—A Marathon race took place on Monday, from the Ynysmeurig Hotel to Lh-n- wonno Church and back. There were five, competitors, and the winners were :—1st, Mr. W. Wiltshire, 2nd. Mr. D. JJ. Morgan 3rd, Mr. H. Cull am, Cardiff. Mr. W. Reynolds; acted as starter. I LKCTCBH.—A very instructive" lecture, on j c; Greek Philosophy," was delivered at the I Nazareth Baptist Chapel, last Monday evening, by the Rev. J. Trimston, Ynysboeth, who. by means of a chart greatly added to the interest of his subject. The rev gentleman, following the gradual ascendency of Greek thought and j intellect, in its endeavour to investigate the; primary cause, of the origin of things, clearly I demonstrated the total inability of man's own wisdom to know God; hence the necessity for the Divine Manifestation in Christ. The kdurc was often applauded. The chair was occupied j by Councillor Dr. T. LI. Mrori«. ? COTFCEBT.—The Abercynon Male Voice Pai ty, under the eonduttorehip of Mr. Wm. 'Williams' (Eos Berw), gave a concert at the Workmen's I Hall, on Monday. h. Bruce Jones presided, j and expressed regret that there was not a larger audience present. Toe following, was the pro- gramme :—pianoforte solo, Gavotte in A flat," prof. R. Howells, Aberdare; chorus. Crusaders," by, the Party solo, Good-bye." (Tosti), Madam- Dora navies, Pontygwaith; duet, "Mighty Jove" (Rossini), Messrs. D. j Chubb, Llantwit, and Mr. H. Lewis, Nelson solo, It wr.s a dream," Miss Ceridwen Price, Rhvmnev; solo, Gwlnd y Tywysog," Mr.'H..i Lewis, Nelson sol-fa duet, Miss C.' Price and Mr. D. Chubb; chorus. On the ramparts," by the Party; solo. "Cartrd." Mr. D. Chubb soloy "Yr Hen Gerddor." Madame Dora Davies; duet. Plant y Cedyrn, Messrs. H. Lewis and D. Chubb solo, Canwyll fy llvgaid wyt ti," Miss C. Price solo, Thorr. Mr. H. Lewis chorus, Comrades in arms," by the Party quartette, The sea hath its pearls," by the artistes. The accompanists were Prof. R. Howells and Mr. R. W. Hood. EVKNINO CLASSES.—The annual distribution of prizes to the members of the continuation classes took place on Friday evening, Councillor T. W. Jones presiding. BOGk prizes were awarded by lrs: Brucc Jones, Plasncwydd, to the following :—Wm. Robert Harrison, David W. Titley, Thomas Morgan, Benjamin Rees, Evan W. Morgan, Henry Rees; dressmaking class, Ada Viliis, Hannah Trevethan, Sarah E. Trevethan. Books were given by Mrs. T W. Jones to the following :—Ambulance class— Owen Evans, Chas. Gregory, Gwilym Griffiths, George Howe, Walter Jackson^ Edward Jones, Albert Pugh mining class—Herbert W. Price, Gwilym Griffiths, J. W. Hughes. Mrs. W. G. Williams (chemist) also gave two bronze medals to G. Griffiths and Wm. Griffithe-, for proficiency in ambulance work, and certificates to Owen Evans, Alec Rees, Albert Pugh, H. Perkins; and to H. W. Price and G. Griffiths, for mining work. During the evening action songs were given by the scholars of the infants and girls' schools; solos were rendered by Miss Cassie Jenkins and Messrs. D. C. Evans, J. Holland, Owen Jones, W. Davies, and selections were also given on the grama phone. -0

Abercynon Man and his Housekeeper. SENSATIONAL STORY. At the Glamorgan Assizes at Cardiff last Thursday, before Mr. Justice Bray, Albert Chegwidden (42), mining contractor. Abercynon, was indicted for doing grievous bodily harm to Caroline 0 Blln at AbercynoD, on Decem- ber 29th. Mr. Lleufer Thomas (instructed by Mr. J. D. Thomas, Aberdare) appeajrod to pro- secute, and Mr. St. John Francis Williams (.in- structed by Mr. W. W. Meredith, Merthyr) de- fended. The allegation of the prosecution was that the prisoner, who was separated from his wife, got angry with the woman, who was a widow, be- cause without his knowledge she had gone to visit her brother in Cardiff Prison that after consuming a quantity of brandy he burnt her. after tearing her clothes and pouring oil upon her. Prisoner went into the box and gave a total denial to the story of the prosecutrix. He said he heard nothing of the charge until January 29th, a month after the burning was said to have taken place. His explanation of a burn described in evidence by Dr. Morris, Abercynon, as being seven inches in length by an inch and a half in width, was that it wis caused by a described in evidence by Dr. Morris, Abercynon, as being seven inches in length by an inch and a half in width, was that it wis caused by a lamp being pulled out of his hand by the pro- secutrix as she lay in bed under the influence of drink. He alleged that the reason the charge was brought was that he had talked about bringing his wife back., and told the prosecutrix to leave. Ho said there was music and dancing in the house afcer the quarrel, that he operated a gramophone, and another man played waltz a gramophone, and another man played waltz music on the piano, while the prosecutrix and another woman danced. Prisoner denied, in cross-examination by Mr. Lleufer Thomas, that he plied Mrs. O'Brien with spirits and diverted her with music so that she would forget the injuries he had inflicted. He denied that he had. threatened to cut her throat with a razor, and also that he had threat- ened to shoot anyone who cam-? near him, add- ■ ng that, he had never possessed a revolver since he sjrved in South Africa with Kitehener- Fighting Scout?. The jury could not agree, and w-ere discharg- ed. The prisoner was bound_ over, himself in 2100 and two securities of £ 25, to take his trial at the next Assizes.

There is grave danger of an extension of the trouble which has for some we dujt^be.d the Nottiaghjua lacc trade. j

CWMBACH. PEKTTEL.—At a meetiug on Friday evening, the Rev. Joseph James discoursed upon "The Peace-offering." the Young; People's Society meeting on Tue"day night, Miss Sarah J. Rich- ards read an admirable paper upon "Florence Nightingale." CAIM EL.—A miscellaneous concert was held on Wednesday, under the auspioss of the Band of Hope. Mr. Rees Price, Tunnel-row. occu- pied the chair, and an excellent programme was gone through. I:> WEDDING.—On Thursday last, the wedding was solemnised at the Merthyr Registry Office, of Miss C. M. Davies, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Davies, 19, Victoria-screet, and Mr. George Watts. 12, Oak-row, Cwmbach. The bride was attired in Q. blue costume, with hat to match. She was given away by Mr. J H. Davie- her father, and the bridesmaid was Mrs. D. Tudor. Mr. E. Singer acted as best man. LECTURE.—On Thursday evening last, a lan- tern lecture was delivered at the Cwmbach Na- iional Schools, to a large number of the chil- dren and adults belonging to 'St. Mary Mag- dalene's Church, by the Rev. W. H. Jones. Aberdare, on "Waifs and Strays." Interestinu- pictures were shown depicting- the homes for waifs and strays, etc., and other institutions be- longin? to this branch of activity within the ■Jlu'Tch of England. Mr. Fred Jones manipu- lated the lantern" and Miss Maggie Jones pro- tided at the organ.

CWMAMAN. > WHIST I)RII L AND --At the Cwmaman ('ii-is' School, Cwmaman. last Thursday even-j ujg, a whist drive and dance took place. The olticers connoted with the function were:—I President, Mr. J. H. Powell vice-president. Mr. John Williams, Mr. C. Arthur Parr, aud Mr J. Smith ■committee, Mr. J. II. Job (chair- man), Mr. MacGillivrav (cluuniiani Messrs. 1. J. Evans and Norman Owen (joint secretaries), and Henry Evans (treasurer). The whist .drive •.veupied the ii.t part of the evening,, irim 7 p.UV -until 9. and bupp.cr was then pai taken of. fof.owing ladies and gentlemen were prc- -Air. and Mrs. It. F. Thomas, Mr. find; MES. Dan Jones, C'wmneol; Mr. and Mrs. Bv. Evans, ironmonger; Mr. and Mrs. MacUiiIi- vray. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Job, Mr. and Mrs. 1::<a;c Evans, Mr. and M.rs. J. Smith, Mr. and Chapman, Mr. and Mrs. Handel Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Joiies, Mr and Mrs. C. A. Parr, Mr and Mrs. Evans, Police Station: Mr. r.nd Mrs. Tom Isaac; Mr. and Mrs. Fyie, Aberdare; Messrs. J. S. Rees, Samuel Badham. Norman Owen, P. Phillips, Jones. C. P Cartleoge, Harry Cohen. Archie Williams, Aberdare. Win red Heppell; Sam Goldstone, Aberaman; W. Davie-. Cwmneol Tlou-e; — Mc- C'Qrmac, dentist: J. MacCormac, E. Ruther, J. II. Morris, G, H. Davies, W. Woore. W Rowe, J. Parfitt, Aberaman; D. Bowen, D. T. Davies. D. Davies. Al>?rdare Willie Mason and P. J. Williams. Abvclare; G. Usher and H. G. Usher, Aberaman: A. Goodwin and G. G. William-, Aberdare; T. A. Lewis. Ivor Lewis, Tom Rob- ert's, and Tom Williams. Aberaman; Justin John. W. J. Blackman and D. J. Thomas, Cwmaman; A. J. Jones G. A. L. Jones, Aber- aman; T. J. Davies. Francis Evans. D. Llovd, Bryntee diaries Hanks. R. M. Evans, Mald- wyn .Toiv-s, Dan Lloyd, Aberaman and D. Ed- ward-. Abc-rdare; Masters Herbert Twose, Clif- ford Evans. Roarer Thomas. David Thomas, Charles J. RothwoH and E. Thomas: Mrs. T. L. Davies and Miss Enid Davies, Mrs. Maynard, Mrs. James. Shepherds' Arm- Mrs. Thomas. Mount Pleasant; Mrs. Kingsbury. Globe Inn 1\4"s, Bowden Jones, Fforehneoi Arms: Mrs. Evans. Ivy Bush: Mrs. Besn Lewi: Aberaman: Mrs. Weaver. Mrs. Ruth Jones, Mrs. Howells. and Mrs. J. Evans; Misses Maud Jones, Eunice Davies, E. Oeppen. S. Morgans, Annie Bowen. S. John. Miss Bolitho, Miss Wil- iiams. Emporium: Miss Wilson, Aberdare: Miss Manarr, Miss F. Jones. Miss M. H. Evans. Miss M. A. Thomas, Miss Evans. Miss J. Da vies. Miss M. E. Owen. F-inliv Lewis, Miss A. Jones, Aberdare; Miss Morgan. Aberdare: Misses Irene Lake, Altbei, Lake, M. Walters, G. ffitl-L- ,Nberi,man; C. Davies, Mason, N. Da vies, and Jessie Lewis, Aberdare; A. Jones and L. A. James. Aberaman; S. A. Da- vies and Annie Jones, The Emporium; Maud Evans, and M. E. Davies. Mr. T. L. Davies present ed the. prizes to the lnd:es .suecosr-ful in the whist drive, whilst the prizes to the eentie- men were presented by Dr. R F. Thomas. The following were the winners:—Gentlemen: 1. Air. Harry Cohen 2, Mr. Tom Williams 3, Mr. Wilfred Heppell: consolation prize, Mr. Ted Ruther.—Ladies. 1, Miss C. M. Jones; 2. Mrs. Fyfe, Aberdare; 3. Mrs. Dr. Thomas con- solation prize. Miss Bessie Bolitho. The cater- ing was excellently performed by Mr. F. W. Caunt, Aberdare.

ABERAMAN. OBITUARY.—One of the oldest residents of Aberaman was interred on Saturday afternocon last at the Aberdare Public Cemetery. We refer to Mr. Richard Kinp. of 18, Gladstone- street, who passed away, after a brief illness, at the age 6f 74 years DRAUGHTS.—The Aberaman team's last league match of the season was played at Pen- rhiwceiber on Thursday evening. The visitors were successful by 20 points to 12. They had become the virtual winners of Mr. D. A. Tho- mas's trophy by their previous win at Aberdare, but this success, served to ma-iutain their per- centage of wins at 100. The tit-bit of the sea- son will now be the match between Abera.man and the Rest of the League. YNYSLWYD.—Aa has been customary for a g-reafc many years, the pulpit was occupied on Sunday morning by one cf the officiating min- isters at the anniversary services of Calfaria. Aberdare. The preacher was the Rev. Moses Roberts. Llangollen, who bed his text upon the words. "Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer?" (Mark, ii., verse 17). In the course of an able sermon, he dwelt upon the three following points relating to the House of God, viz. (1) Its ownership, (2) its purpose, and (3) its in- habitants or subjects The House of God. he said, was a popular one, which would ultimately reign throughout the whole earth, and the en- thusiasts of the football fi-eld and oth?r circles would turn to the House of God. "PI/EBS MEETING. — On Friday last the members of the newly-formed branch of the "Plebs" League met together at the Ynyslwyd School. Mr. J. W. Evans occupied the chair, supported by Mr. W. J. Edwards, the secretary. Th- first item discussed was the students' strike at Ruskin College, a.nd Mr. Edwards, the sec- retary, read a number of press reports explain- ing the position from the time Mr Dennis Hird. the principal, was asked to resign, to the present. He also moved the two follow- ing resolutions, which were seconded by Mr, David Davies, and carried unanimously:— "To the Students. We. the Aberdare Branch of the "Ptebs" League, endorse entirely the attitude of the students now resident at Ruskin College. Oxiord, and emphatically expresses disappro- val of the action which the Council have re- cently adopted in their endeavours to oust Mr. Dennis Hird from the Principalshin. We also desire to express our sincere sympathy with Mr. flircl. and hope the action taken bv yen will be the means or reitisln'inq; him t-i his former position." "io Mr Dennis Hird. We, the ,Aborda.re Brtaeh Qf tiiv Leaciie, cle sire to express our most heartfelt sympathy with you in your present circumstances, and sincere- ly trust that the attitude of the students and Trade Unions of this country will be the means of reinstating you to your former posi- tion." The secretary was instructed to for- ward the resolution to Oxford without delay. After the business of the evening had been transacted, the members of the literary and de- bating society joined the company. Mr. James Davies, Aberdare, read a paper in support of "Free Trade." He said that Protection had been condemned, both in theory and practice. If Free Trade was substituted by Protection, it would mean more money for the rich, and less for the poor. The unemployment problem would not be solved by Protection, because it was well known that there was more unem- ployment to-day in the United States, a Pro- tectionist country, than in their country Trade also helped to unite the Empire and to keep a bond of union between us and our oolo- nies. In the discussion which followed, Mr^ W. J. Edv.ards asked the speaker if he be- lieved that more unemployment would exist in this country if it was a Protectionist coun try. Mr. Davies replied that what he stated was: "Protection would not solve the unem- ployed problem.' Mr. Aneurin Davies asked the speaker for an explanation with regard to his statement that Protection would be the means of breaking up our Empire. He replied that the colonies who now imported our bonda would, in the event of Protection, manufacture their own wares: this would tend to lessen the band which at present existed. In this in- stance India, in particular, would become inde- pendent.

HiRWAIN. UNITED PRAYER MEETING?.—In accordance with a resolution of the Free Church Council, united prayer meetings are being held at tho Tabernacle Chapel every evening this week. P.T.'s EXAMINATION.—Miss Lizzie G. Jones, the only daughter of the late Mr. George Jones and Mrs. Jones, of Pendcryn-road, lias passed the recent pupil teachers' examination, held at Cardiff. Y.P.S-C.E- — -The weekly meeting of the Christian Endeavour Society, in connection1 with the English Congregational Chirrch, was held on Wednesday evening, Mr R. Jones occupying the chair. —Mr. W Bounds gave an address on "Removing stumbling biocks." PERSONAL.—Dr leuan G. Thomas, who had suffered for a considerable time from a serious internal niahuiy, hist week under wcnt an operation at a private hospital in London. The operation proved very successful. Dr. Thomas has be-n in practice at Hirwain for the last twenty years, and his numerous friends in the district wish him a speedy recovery. FUNERAL OF MR. TOM Ross nr..—His fricnda w\lJ 1 earn with regret of the death, at his resi- dence, Wind-street, of Mr. Tom Rosser (Bach), a famous racer, in his £ >l)th ytar. In recent years he had associated himself actively with everything that would improve the moral condition of the community He was a devoted member at lktlel Caivinistie Methodist Church*' He was married and leaves a widow. SAJCRED CONCERT.—On Sunday evening, at the Victoria Hal!, the Aberdare Town Band,1 conducted by Mr. J. MunJey, gave a sacred concert. Mr. Ltcw. Jones and Mr. Tom Beynon* Hirwain, also rendered solcv The programme included the overture Zampa," by the Band) trombone solo, "Ora pro Nobis," by Mr. J. Hardirgai) solo, How vain is man," by Mr." Llew. Jones selection. "Maritana," by the Band; two solos by Mr. Tom Beynon cornet solo, Babylon," by Mr. C. George: song, "Lend me your aid," by Mr. Llew. Jones; selection, Verdi's works," by the Band. OBITUARY.—We have to sudden death of Mrs. Elizabeth Landeg, wife of Mr. Hoplchi Landeg, mechanic, Steel Works, Port Talbot, and the youngest daughter of Mr. a' and Mrs. John R^es, Station-road, Hirwain, which occurred on Thursday afternoon, in her 30th year. Deceased had not been well for some time, and on Thursday she suddenly collapsed. The funeral took place on Monday. The hearse and mourning coaches left Port Talbot at an early hour and proceeded by road to the place of interment at Penderyn cemetery. The greatest sympathy is felt for the family in their sad bereavement. POPULAR CONCERTS.—On Saturday evening the seventh of the popular concerts, under the a uspices of the Free Church Council, was held at the Tabernacle Congregational Chapel, the Rev. R. Derfcl Roberts presiding. The programme was as follows:—Recitation, Miss Catherine Mary Evans; song, Master Willie Albert Jenkins pennillion singing by Mr. Tom Beynon, to the harp accompaniment of Mr. John Dyton; recitation. Miss OIwen Harries solo, Lead on, 0 Lord," Miss L. J. Mayler: recitation, Mr. Robert Morris: song, Mr. Wiliiara Thomas, Abcrdare (encored) selection of "Welsh airs on the harp, by Mr. John Dyton ong, Mr. D. J. Davies song, Llytiiyr fy Mam." Miss M. J. Davies; song, "Merch y Cadben," Mr. Tom Beynon recitation, Y Berth yn Llosgi." Mr. James Rees song, Odhu y Dvddiau Gynt," Miss M. G. Williams quartette, Mr. D. Roderick and party selections on the harp, Mr. J. Dvton recitation, Y Stori Gyilredin," Mr. Jonathan Morris trio, Duw Bydd Drugarog," Miss M. G. Williams, Messrs Tom Beynon and D. J. Davies humorous recitation, "Helynt 11 Bryan a'r Cloc," Mr. James Rees; quartette, In this hour of splendour," Mr. J. J ellkins and party part song. Mai," Mr. D. J. Davies and party. Miss Annie Jones was the accompanist. Thi4 was the last concert for the season.

PENDERYN. PRESENTATION.—On Monday evening, at Soar Congregational Church, Pendervn, Mr. and Mrs. John Harris, Trebanog Fawr Farm, were presented with oil paintings of themselves, and also an illuminated address, suitably inscribed, in recognition of Mr. Harris's untiring zeal as the hon. secretary of the Church, for the last 3. years. A large number of friends and well- wishers attended, and the chair was occupied by the Rev. R. DrfeJ Roberts. The chairman spoke in eulogistic terms of 1\h. Harris's work in connection with the Church, as did also Messrs Lewis Davie-, \V. Evarjp. Bodwigiad, Philip Jones, Rev. R Price (C.M. Penderyn), Rev. E. Wern Williams (Hirwain' John Evans (Bodwigiad). Mr Harris was made a Church member at Soar when 12 ye rs of age. He has been secretary for 33 yea re, and has also served as deacon, Sunday School teacher and visitor of the sick. SERVANTS can easily be obtained by the use of & small Want Ad. in these columns. State your requirements, and you will bt sure to sret ted at enee.

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MOUNTAIN ASH COMMENTS. [BY On Sunday night the Rev. E. V. Tidmin, tue well-known pastor of Nazareth English Baptist Church, completed the twelfth year of h'« ministry at Mountain Ash. For a great portion of that time Mr Tidxnan has also taken an active part in the affairs of the town. He Camo to Mountain Ash from the Cardiff Baptist College, and University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire, where his career was a brj'iiant one. Nazareth Church is, therefore, his lirst pastorate. I was pleased to observe the name of Mr. D. SSavery, of Clarence-street, Miskin, to the list of those who successfully passed the associate examination of the Victoria College of Music, London. Mr Savory is a collier, and was self- taught. The financial secretary of the Gipsy Smith Mission has been annoyed at a statement made a.t the last meeting of the Free Church Council, by the Rev. J. 0. Jenkins, that it would require & mathematical genius to unravel some of the Recounts. The remark, it now appears, was not intended to reflect in the slightest way ppon either of the secretaries engaged during that mission, but. referred only to the numerous Agencies for usefulness that were at work. But perhaps I had batter give the corres- pondence in full. The financial secretary ry wrote to the President of the Council as follows The remarks made at the last Council meet- ing are injurious a.vi defamatory to me as the financial secretary of that mission. It is a serious thing for a tradesman that his character should be stigmatised by anyone, but more serious still when that tradesman should profess to be a leader in the Chl;rch." £ The Rev. J. 0. Jenkins, the president of the Hound!, in reply, wrote How this meaning has been got from my speech at the Free Church Council I am at a loss to know, for certainly I did not^ intend any remarks of mine to bear any such construction." It thus appears that theie has been a misunderstanding, which is now explained Rway The results of the District Council Elections may be said to have fulfilled public anticipations. During the last lew days before the election the chances of Mr. David Williams were felt to be of the slightest, and such it proved. It was expected to be a near thing in Darrenlas, but dot quite 90 near as was shown by the poll. Have you anything to Sell? Advertise* In our Want Columns, and it ts as soot) B.s sold.

Abercynon Youth Crushed to Death. A young haulier, aged ID. Edgar Edmunds, Abercynon, employed at the Dowlais-Cardiff ^lliery, was fatally injured on Monday. He proceeding with a horse and tram of coal the parting, and had to pais between the trani and a cog, when the horse suddenly mov- ed forward, crushing the youth. Death was in- p^kaneous. Deceased was a son of the late i Ti. Edmunds, Abercynon, and was a member the Abercynon Rugby Football Club.

Penrhiwceiber Case at Quarter! Sessiom WITNESS CAUTIONER. Walter Henry Card (35), haulier, was indicted at Glamorgan Quarter Sessions, on Tuesday, for inflicting grievous bodily harm on Elizabeth Roasiter Penrhiwceiber. Mr. Ivor P.owen prosecuted- and Mr. Hugh Jones defended. It was alleged that on Saturday night, January 30th, prisoner attacked prosecutrix, and beat and kicked her so severely that she had a bone in the arm broken. A witness named Thomas Chivers, who had lodged with the prosecutrix, was called, but early it was seen that his evidence I differed materially from that he had given before the justices. The Chairmantead through tho evidence he had sworn to at the magisterial proceedings, and seriously warned the witness, He, however, admitted that before the justices he had stated what was untrue as to the assault, and that he did it in dread of his life, and. point- ing to his face, added, This is what I got for it." He explained the bruise on his face by saying the husband of the prosecutrix had assaulted him with regard to the evidence he intended to give that day, and it was in dread of his life he said what was untrue before the justices He had since summoned Rossiter for the assault, and he had been fined.—The Court ordered witness to stand down, mt-mating that he mirrht be seriously dealt with—Dr. McCrea, I who attended the prosecutrix, expressed the opinion that the fracture of the aim did not occur on the date stated—The Chairman thereupon suggested that the case should be stopped, and on his direction the jury returned a verdict of Not guilty."—The witness Chivers was seriously cautioned as to the danger of position in which he had placed himself.

LLWYDCOED. ROREB M.I.S.—A meeting of this Society was held on Saturday evening., when a debate took place on "Socialism and Liberalism. Mr Richard Howells championed the former, and the latter was supported by Mr. Benj. Harrl»- The chair was occupied by Mr. Jas. Beddoe. QUARTERLY MKSTiKCs.-On bunday the quar. t-erlv meetings m connection with the iloieb Sunday School were held. Mr. Daniel Jones occupied tlw chair at the morning meeting which was opened by Mr. Willie Jones Ve.y, interesting programmes were contributed to by the scholars. The Band of Hope Choir was un- der the oonuctorship of Miss L. H. and the accompanists w«re Messrs. W B James, D W Jones, D. P. Roberts, and Miss Aipy | Davies. Tho arrangements for the meetings were carried out by Messrs. C-wilym Howells and William Jones.

Sad Fatality at Abercynon. Samuel Morgan (23), collier of Park-street, Abercvnon. v.as fatahy injured at the Cardnl- Dowiais Colliery. Abercynou, last Thursday. Dowiais Colliery. Abercynou, last Thursday. Deceased with "his brother, was engagedm pushing a tram of timber into the coal face, and when on the double parting the tram took the wrong line and ran down a gradient. Mor- the wrong line and ran down a gradient. Mor- j gan was overpowered and was crushed.

— Mr. J. H. Diggle states that lack of adequate capital hampers in many ca^es the cultivation uf a small holding.

t .<. District Council Elections. MOUNTAIN ASH. The contests for the Dnffryn and Darrenlas Wards were decided on Monday by ene of the heaviest polls that has ever taken place in con- nection with the local Council. The total number ,o of voters on the register in the Darrenlas Ward is 1175. and of these 948 went to the poll. In the Dnffryn Ward there are 976 voters, and of these 874 attended the booth. Thus it can fairly be said that as far as numbers went the polling was in every respect satisfactory. The greatest interest was taken in the Duffryn ward. It will he {seen that the majority was a little over I two to one. In the Darrenlas Ward the. most varying reports were circulated, and it was felt up to the last minute that the result was a very doubtful one. Under the circumstances the gen- eral feeling is that both candidatea who won I verified public anticipation. n 3 -1 'vV-A E Di I > XJCFFBYS WARD. N Gwilym Arnold Evaos (Lih.,& Ch.) 604 David Williams (I.L.P. & Brotherhood) 270 Majority 334- DARITENLAS WAVTD. William Davies (Lab. & Bap.) 480 Gwilym Jones (Lib. & Bap.) — 468 Majority 12

Mountain Ash Bill. In the House of Commons last Thursday, the Mountain Ash Urban District Council Bill was ordered te be read a third time. -+-