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MOUNTAIN ASH COMMENTS. 1 tBY "SPECTATOR. "] In connection with the distribution of long- tervice medals at the Drill Hall, on Thursday evening, it is interesting to note that the Moun- tain Ash Detachment has the best shooting company in the whole battalion, viz., Col.-Sergt. T. Howclls, Sergt. S. H. McGregor, Sergt. J. T. Bluett, Sergt. W. P. Reynish and Sergt. D. E. Levris. It is also interesting to note that since the shooting competition for sergeants was instituted three years ago, the top man each year has been a member of the Mountain Ash Detachment. The first year Sergt. T. Davies beaded the list, the following year Col.-Sergt. T. Howells, and this year Sergt. D. E. Lewis. At the Territorial meeting, on Thursday, there were present several old Army men and Volunteres. Among them were B.S.M. Me Gregor, R.A., who has been in the Army for 36 years, and ex-Sergt. Pardoe, who was in the Volunteers for some 23 years. It came as a surprise to those present to hear Lord Aberdare confess that he had failed to get into his regimentals. If there was one thing more than another that I always believed of the aristocrary, it was that they were always quite up-to-date in the matter of wearing apparel. Evidently certain members of the aristocracy are not so perfect in this respect as *8 generally supposed. I regret to hear that the Rev. E. V. Tidman, the pastor Nazareth English Baptist Church, is laid up with influenza. Last Sunday, Mr. Tidman officiated at Nazareth, but under great difficulty. t The pulpit at Duffryn-street Calvinistic Methodist Church was occupied on Sunday by Mr. Edgar Badham, an old Mountain Ash boy, who is now at Aberystwyth College. I hear that Mr. Badham is making great progress as preacher. f Next Sunday, at the Bethania Welsh Congre- gational Church, the individual communion service will be introduced, at th3 celebration of the Holy Communoin. This will be the first separate communion service used by any Church at Mountain Ash. < The decision of the Rev. J. Sinnett Jones, the Vicar, to remain at Mountain Ash has given general satisfaction. When means are available it is proposed to build a new mission church at Darrenlas, a new social institute for St. Mar- garet's Church, and a new cemetery chapel at the Maes-yr-arian cemetery. I New gas pipes are being laid in various streets in Darrenlas, but one of the residents has informed me that they are not in want of any gas, as the women of Darrenlas have enough gas to satisfy the men generally. This I anl sure is a libel on a hard-working and resect- able body of women.

Aberdt(re-and District Air Rifle :> League. I, ilalb-4 vrill-b6 found the final result of the 0ir rifle competitions held under the auspices Abpve league. The season has been a "festive one for all the teams concerned:— r^v p- W. L. D. p. Lamk^811 li'titute 12 12 0 0 24 Abarri an^ Flag, Aberaman 12 8 4 0 16 New ?TG Institute 12 8 4 0 16 r Y TVr c^> God. ream an 12 7 5 0 14 rioctlp 't?0ciety. Mountain Ash 12 3 9 0 6 u Cwmdare 12 2 10 0 4 ,1 thn r> noticed that the Lamb ana *iag n Institute teams tie for the second p,a,e-shoot lias been decided upon. Cw'in'; ;l-n "old the enviable record of being the only 'Te'lm South Wales heading their divi- sion .'J;:>Uo table without being defeated. They were a«o top of iks ue last season.

Electric Light for Mountain Ash. The Mountain Ash Council, although owning their own gas-works, and these are conducted in a highly satisfactory manner, have decided to give a supply of electricity as well for power, light and heat. With this object in view, they have entered into an agreement with the South Wales EleQtric Power Distribution Company, from whom they will purchase electricity in bulk and retail it to consumers within their „ t aut>t)lv. Current will be purchased at the extra high pressure of 11,000 volts; the Council will then transform this and retail it at a suitable pressure for their consumers require- ^Actine under the advice of their consulting engineer (Mr- B. J. Day, of Cardiff), the Council have entered into contracts with the following fiHng; Messrs. Williams Bros., of Ynysybwl (buiiding); Messrs. Ferranti, Ltd. (high and low tension switchgear and transforming apara- tus); Messrs The British Insulated and Helsby Cables Ltd. (distributing mains, etc.). The Council expect to be in a position to supply current to consumers during the coming summer.

Girl Organist for Mountain Ash. The post of organist at Noddfa Welsh C.M. Church. Mountain Ash, has been offered to Miss Annie Webber, of 39. High-street, Mountain Ash. There were several applicants for the position and as Miss Webber is not yet 15 years of age, her success is surely unprecedent- ed in the history of Welsh music. She received her first lessons in pianoforte pJaying from her brother who is the accompanist to the Moun- tain Ash Male Voice Party, which has just re- turned from a. successful tour in the States. Later she was placed under the tuition of Mr. D. W. Davies. F.T.S.C., A.R.C.O., Dowlais, under whose careful training she has made ex- cellent progress, both in pianoforte and organ playing. The organ at Noddfa, is the largest in the town, having three ma.nuals and forty stops..

Over a thousand persons, mostly Armenians, have been killed in the Moslem massacre at Adana, Asia Minor. King Edward has expressed, through Lord Knollys, to Lady Currie his warm admiration for her late husband. Two thousand persons are reported to have been massacred at Astrabad, in Peigift. Russia ie sending troops there.

Il- Mountain Ash Territorials. PRESENTATION OF LONG SERVICE MEDALS. A meeting of the Mountain Ash Territorials was held at the Drill Hall, on Thursday even- t Lng, for the purpose of presenting long service medals to a number of non-commissioned offi- eers and men, and also badges for marksman- ship and certificates of merit. The officers pre- sent. were Capt. F N. Gray and Lieuts. Prit- chard Evans and Lieut. Windsor Evans. Capt. F. K. Gray said that the strength of l the Mountain Ash Detachment was now 212. with five or six recruits waiting [or medical examination, so that after about, another week they would have to stop recruiting for the pre- sent year. This was the first occasion for Moun- tain Ash to be anything like its full strength (cheers). The Mountain Ash Companies had been well received by the general Dubiie, and in this respect differed frQnJ many companies in other places, where they had met a certain amount of opposition. Lord Aberdare said he felt somewhat of a fraud because., although he was an old cap- tain and the hon. colonel of their regiment, he appeared before them without his regimentals. lie, however, assured them that he had tried to get into them, and had failed—(laughter)— so that the tailor would have to overhaul them before lie could again wear them. It gave him great pleasure to know of the position that Mountain Ash was taking in Wales. Mr. Hal- dane's scheme was being carried out better here than in any place in the Kingdom (cheers). Lord Aberdare then presented long service medals to the following non-commissioned offi- cers and men:—Sergt. A. White, Sergt. E. R. McGregor, Sergt. T. Davies. Sergi. G. Martin, Corpl. J. Hodges. Lce.-Corpl. W. Randall, Pte. J. Howells, and Pte. R. Morgan. At thi point Capt. F. N. Gray proposed a vote of thanks t.o Lord Aberdare, who had to loaV<?, and this was carried with acclamation. Capt. F. N Gray then presented special badges for marksmanship to the followirig: Col.-Sergt. T. Howells, Sergt. S. H. McGregor, Sergt. J. T. Bluett, Sergt. W. Powell-Reynish, < and Sergt. D. E. Lewis. These'form the best shooting Company in the whole of the Batta- lion. Badges for marksmanship were also •• pre-, sented to Col.-Sergt. R. Gillard, Sergt. T. Davies, Sergt. E. R. McGregor, Sergt. R. Price, Sergt.. Harty, Sergt. A. Howells, Corpl. A. E. Magor, Pte. W S. Magor, Pte. W. A. Woodland, Pte. Geo. Williams, Pte. A. Sales, Pte A. Palmer, Pte J Howells, Pte II H Eyans, Leo.-Corpl. H. W Randall, Corpl. D. Poulter, Lce.-Corpl. J. S. James, Lce.-Corpl. A. W. Brynn, Pte. H. G. Turner, Pte. J. Lloyd, Col.- Scrgt. E. Steevens, Sergt. IB- Lewis, Corpl. G. L. Stone, Col.-Sergt. T. Lowells, Sergt. S. H. McGregor, Sergt. J. C. Bluett, Sergt. W. Powell-Reynish, Drummer W. Smith, Pte. S. Davies, Pte. A. W. Jenkins, Corpl. A. C. Jones, Pto. C. Richards, Pte. J. Williams, Pte. A. Phillips, Pte. Teague, Pte. T. Jones, Pte. S. Thomas, and Corpl. E. T. Howells. Certificates of merit were presented to Pte. Edward J. Vaughan, Pte. R. Vaughan, Pte. S. Collins, Pte. A. Graddage, Pte. J J. Dyas, Pte. W. J. Lloyd, Sergt. George Martin, Pte. W. Card, Pte. H. Baker, Sergt. T. Davies, Col.-Sergt. R. Gillard, Pte. J Williams, Pte. A. Palmer, Pte. W. S. Magor, Sergt. E. R. McGregor, Pte. T. Howells, Pte. A. Pardoe, 1 Pte. W. Woodland, Corpl. W. T. Smith, Pte. W. S. Sellick, Pte. A. E. Watts, Col.-Sergt. T. Howells, Sergt. S. H. McGregor, Sergt. J. C. Bluett, Sergt. W Powell-Reynish, Pte. T. Lewis, Pte. W. B. Taylor. Pte W. F. Nicholas, Pte. E. T. Howells, Pte. G. L. Stone. Pte B. A. Cooper, Pte. J. Martin, Pte. A. 0. James, Pte. J. Williams, Pte. W. J. Morgan, Pte. C. Jen- kins, Pte. T. J. Warren, Pte. G. King, Corpl. D. Poulter, Pte. T. Evans, Pte. J H Kingdom, Pte. C. Morgan Fee. J. Griffiths. Pte. D. R. Griffiths, Pte. J. Edwards, Loe.-Corpl. A. Brynn, Pte. G Williams Sergt. J Harty, Sergt. T. J. Clancj, Pta. T. Williams, Pte. W. Brad- wick, Corpl. W. Bevan. Pte. M. Parry, Pte. P. Griffiths, Corpl. F. Griffiths, Pte. England, Pte. Clark, Pte. A. H. Davies, Pte. W. P. Evans, Pte. J. Rees, Pte. A. Thomas, Sergt W Garrett, Pte. W. Workman, Pte. E. Jones, Pte. J. Pugh, Corpl. J. Lewis, Pte. France, Pte. W J. Sage, Pte. H. O. Jones, Corpl. H. O. Jones Corpl. J. Shannon, Pte. E. J. Lye, Pte. D. Morse, Pte. W. H. Moore, Pte. J. Deverill, Pte. J. H. Whale. Pte. J. Bond, Pte. R. Mor- gan, Pte. E. Hardiman, Sergt. D. Morse, Pte. F. Davies, Pte. J. J. Griffiths, Pte. Llewellyn, Pte. James Griffiths, Pte. Richards, Pte. F. Crandon, Pte. W. Wallace, Pte. W. Lewis, Pte. George Cutter, Pte. R. J. Baker, Pte. C. Payne, Sergt. R. W. Price, Pte. A. Sale, Pte. A. Phillips, Bugler A. H. McGregor, Pte. G. Hammond, Bugler Gillard, Bugler Smith, Pte. T. J. Sheppard, Pte. H. H. Davies, Pte. E. McPherson, Pte. D. Kelleher, Pte. C. Richards, Pte. J- Lloyd, Pte. W. Mcquire, Pte. S. Da- vies, Pte. J. S. James, Pte. W. Ryan, Pte. T. I Jones, Pte. A. Bishop, Pte. Hiscock, Lce.- Corpl. W. Randall, Pte. D. L. Rees, Pte. W. Teague, Pte. A. Payne. Pte. L. L. Phillips, Pte A. G. Munday. Pte A. Savage, Bugler Harty, Pte. W. Mitchell, Pte. W. Rees, Pte. J. Tho- mas, Pte. W. Fraser, Pte. W. C. James, Pte. A. Williams, Pte. F. P. Rees, Pte.! J. Sweet- man, Pte. A. Davies, Pte. J. H. Beer, Pte. J. Glanville, te. J. Almrott, Pte. J. James, Pte. E. O. James, Pte. G: White, Corpl. A. E. Magor, Pte. T. Jones, Pte. S. Williams, Pte. E. Griffiths, Loe.-Corpl. T. E. Davies, Sergt. A. White, and Pte. G. Maindary. During the evening selections wore given by the Mountain Ash Premier Band, and several songs were also rendered by members of the Detachment.

Mountain Ash District Council. SOCIALISTS AND THE TERRITORIALS. CAPT. GRAY ACCUSES THEM OF SPREADING A FABLE. "IT IS A LIE." The annual meeting of the Mountain Ash District Council was held on Tuesday, when there were present: Messrs. J. Charles, Wm. Davies, Wm. Lamburn, George Hall, Silas Williams Evan Morris, Wm. Evans, T. W. Jones, Rev. E. V. Tidman, Griffith Evans, Bruco Jones, Thomas Jones, Capt. G. A. Evans, W. Millar, Capt. F. N. Gray, and D. Rogers, together with Messrs. H. P. Linton (Clerk), W. G. Thomas (Surveyor), and Fred Stock (Accountant). Mr. T. Jones moved, and Mr. Wm. Davies seconded that Mr. D. Millar bo appointed chairman for the ensuing year, and the pro- position, on being put to the vote, was carried with acclamation. Mr. Millar returned thanks, and remarked that he would do his utmost to maintain and uphold the dignity of the chair. He had much pleasure in proposing a. hearty vote of thanks to the retiring chairman, Mr. W. Davies. Mr. Davies had proved himself an ideal chairman, d. had exercised great tact in discharging his duties. The perform- ance of his duties in such a maryterreflected great credit on himself (Mr. Davfte) and upon the people whom he represented.—Mr. D. Ro- gers seconded the vote, which was also carried. —In responding. Mr. Davies referred to the able support which ho bad received from the members during his term of office. He had great pleasure in proposing Mr. J. Charles as vice-chairman. — This was seconded by Mr. T. W Jones, and carried.—The whole of the Education Committee were re-elected, and it was agreed that the new member, Capt. G. A. Evans, should act on the same committees as his predecessor, Mr. W. S. Davies. THE PARLIAMENTARY BILL. The Council next considered the report of the Councillors who attended in London before the Local Legislation Committee of the House of Commons in reference to the Mountain Ash Bill.—Capt. F. N. Gray, having examined the report, said: I want to know what we have had for our money. What clauses have we that put us in a. better position than we were be- fore? I do not see we have anything for our money in this Bill.—Mr. John Powell remark- ed that the Bill contained 132 clauses, and all, with the exception of 22, had been passed. The lost ones referred to roadside wastes, as they had been told they had bye-laws to cover these. —Mr. Rogers said they had a good deal in the Bill, which, if properly administered, would do much to improve the condition of affairs in the district. The clause referring to milk was a very good one, and one from which the people in the district would derive considerable benefit. It was not fair to say that they had got nothing for their money. They had had all these clauses, and it was sheer nonsense to say anything contrary.—Eventually the report was adopted* WATER BILL. The Parliamentary Committee's report on the position of matters with reference to the f Glamorgan Bill led to a lengthy and inter- esting discussion, and one in which Capt. Gray figured very conspicuously. Just as the dis- cussion was coming to a close the pressmen pre- sent were asked not to make any note of it. THE TERRITORIAL FORCE. Consideration was given to a letter received from the Glamorgan County Territorial Force Association, and also one from Capt. G. A. Evans, asking "the Council to grant to such of their employees as joined the force special, facili- ties for attendance at annual camp and extra holidays.—Mr. John Powell asked how the work at the Council offices would be managed if all their employees were to join. Capt. F. N. Grav explained that what was asked for was that if ajiy of their employees desired to join they be given an extra week for holidays, to- gether with the period spent at camp. Even if they all wanted to join it could be ^managed by allowing one half to go for the first week and the remaining half for the other week.— Mr. Silas Williams, in moving that no such permission be granted, attacked the new sys- tem. The Territorials, who were mostly col- liers, would, he said, be compelled to come out in the event of an industrial dispute, and he contended it was a great shame that they should be obliged to do so.—A Member (heatedly): That is an absolute lie.—Mr. Wil- liams It is in the power of the proper au- thorities to call them out. Wny did not the colliery proprietors in the district set an exam- ple to the men?—Capt- Evans: They do. Mr. Williams: They do not in Ynysybwl, at any rate.—Capt..Gray: Well, go and tell them, then.—Mr. Williams, proceeding, said that as an enticement for young men to join, reference was always made to the "glories of camp life," and the good enected on the characters of young men. He knew certain things about the Porthcawl Camp, and he defied anyone to say that young men who attended that camp were better than they were previous to going- there.—Capt Gray Absolute rot—Mr. Wil- liam Lamburn said he was prepared to further the interests of the country's defence, but when they came to dwell on the fact that in the event of any industrial warfare the services of these men, who came from among them, would be called upon to shoot their fellow-men down, he was constrained to second the proposition. — Capt. Gray, in rising to move an amendment, said these who had spoken agp.inst granting the request were Socialists. He denied that the Territorials could be called out in industrial disputes.—Mr. Silas Williams (interponng): The Secretary for "r ar said so, and he :{,W!; better than you.—Capt. Gray (angrily;: Ths Socialist section have spread that fable It is a lie.—The amendment, was seconded ami on beinir put to the vote was supported by Messrs. j'tan Morris, William Evans, T. \V. Jones, Rev E V. T'dman, Griffith Evans, Bruce Thomas Jones, G. A. Evans, Capt. F. N. Gray, while Messrs. D. Rogers and the whole of the Labour Members voted for the proposition. After the vote Capt. Evans and Capt. Gray left the room, and were jocularly asked by Mr. Silas Williams if they were beating a. retreat. —Capt. Evans replied that he would prefer to press a charge rather than that mentioned by Mr. Williams. VARIOUS., A communication was received from Messrs. Nixons quoting their terms for disposing of their interest in land near Abercynon for pur- poses of recreation grounds. The sum asked for was £340.0n the motion of lr. Bruce Jones, seconded by Mr. T. W. Jones, it was unanim- ously. agreed to accept the same. Again the question of acquiring" thewbolè or part of the Navigation Show Grounds, Moun- tain Ash, was discussed. The Clerk read a lettef from Mr. Gray, who stated that owing to pressure of business he could not meet a depu- tation of the Council on the matter. The feel- ing of the meeting was that in view of the fact that the company were not prepared to part with the ground something ought to be done to get a, Small strip of it for the purpose of putting a pavement there, and it was agreed, on the motion of Mr. Thomas Jones, seconded by Mr. 'W/Davies, that a letter to tbisëffect be written to the company. A long discussion arose out of a letter re- ceived and signed by a number of the resi- dents in Gladstone-street, Miskin, asking the Council not to carry out. private street works in that street, but allow the owners themselves to do the work. There was a division on the matter resulting in the request being granted. A letter was received from the Local Gov- ernment Board intimating that Mr. M. D. Propert had been appointed district auditor for the new Glamorgan Audit District. A letter Was read from Mrs Margaret Wil- liams, of 3, Augustus-street, Ynysybwl, draw- ing attention to the charges made for a. brick- ed grave, and making a complaint.—The mat- ter was referred to the officials to report upon. Mr. J. L. Mather, head teacher at the Ynys- boeth Mixed School, wrote enclosing corres- pondence with the T.V.R. Company as to the proposed motor platform at Ynysyboeth. Sev- eral of the members spoke on the advisability of urging the matter forward, and the Surveyor was instructed to make a survey of the place.

Mountain Ash Easter Vestry. MORE FINANCIAL~SUPP0RT NEEDED. The vestry meeting for the Mountain Ash- parish was held at the Parish-room on Thurs- day evening. The Vicar (Rev. J- Sinnett Jones, M.A.) presided, and there were a good number of parishioners present. Mr. W. G. Thomas was appointed vestry clerk. The Vicar said that in deierence to the wishes of the deputa- tion that waited upon him he had decided to remain at Mountain Ash, and he hoped that he had done right. Referring to the collec- tions at St. Margaret's, the Vicar said he thought it was a shame that the collections were not larger. Judging by the number of coins a large number of the congregation did not put anything on the plate, and he thought that, there were none too poor to give some- thing. He trusted tha.t in the coming year there would be a decided improvement in this re- spect. God had blessed all of them, and it was the least return they could make to Him for His goodness. Another matter of importance was the assistant clergy fund. He did not ask the deputation that waited upon him for any definite promise for greater support, but if greater support was not given It would be a matter of impossibility to carry on the work. It remained with the wardens and sidesmen to see in which way more support could be ob- tained for that fund The collections at St. Margaret's last year amounted to £250 12s., while for the district churches the amounts were as follows: St. David's Welsh Church, jB30 19s. 9d.; St. Dyfrig's Newtown, J346 19s. 4d.: St. Teilo's, Miskin, jB70 2s. 10d. r and St. 111- tyd's, Cefnpennar, £36 16S. 3d. He hoped the new church at Miskin would be ready for the opening ceremony by June 24th, the festival of St. John the Baptist, and that the debt at the opening would be less than £1 000 (cheers). An- other matter that would concern him during the coming year would be the division of the parish, and this would either take place this year, or early next year. The cutting off of Miskin into a separate parish would be a great relief, and would make the work of the Moun- tain Ash parish less laborious, but against this there were many things facing him. There was a great need for another mission church at Darrenlas (cheers). There was also a need for some place where the young men could go of an evening, more especially with regard to St. Margaret's Church, though not excluding any (cneers). Another need was for a chapel at the new cemetery. Those were the immediate future needs of the parish, but nothing could be done until Miskin parish had been formed, and put on a firm basis. The Vicar Again em- phasized the need for greater support for the assistant clergy fund, as it was no small matter to collect the amount necessary to maintain the present staff of clergy at. Mountain Ash. He then thanked the wardens sidesmen, chapel wardens, choirs, Sunday school teachers, and his own colleagues for their work for the church during the past year (cheers). The Vicar then appointed Col. M. Morgan as his warden for the ensuing year. Mr. Alfred Morgan said he was one of those who believed the position of warden should not- be held for too long a period by one person, but still he thought that one year was too short a time. He, therefore, proposed Mr. J. K. Brooks be re-elected as people's warden for another year. This was seconded by Mr. M. Rees, and carried unnnimously. Mr. J. K. Brooks briefly thanked them for the honour they had done him, and said he hoped they would rally round him, and give him all the support they could and then he was sure that the work would go on better than it ever bad before (cheers). Mr. Gwilym A. Evans was re-elected auditor, a n t G blowing were appointed sidesmen :— °t. Margaret's Church, Messrs. A. E. Alder, J- Bluett, A. Brown, James Grant, H. George Jefferies, George Jones, J. Ma- son M. P. Rees, A. Woeks, James Lewis, S. R Aether way, Edward Howells, — Smith, W. H. Thomas, John Lloyd, Frank Powell, John Knowles, Wm. Jenkins, Windsor Evans, Tho- mas, Smith, W. T. Morris, A. R. Bartlett, and G- Stone. St. Teilo's Church: Mr. F. Stevens and Mr. Dunkley (chapel wardens), and the following as sidesmen: Messrs. T. Fisher, Archer, Lewis, Treharne, T. Phillips, H Clarke, Sergt. Boulton, W. H. Bowers, T. Stevens. J. Morse, T. Smith, D. S. Williams, and W. Har- gast. St. David's Welsh Church: Sidesmen- Messrs. T. Pugh Williams (chapel warden), Thomas Thomas, John Morgan Davies, David Davies, Daniel Shepherd, Henry Evans, and Thomas Rosser. St. Dyfrig's Church, Newtown —Sidesmen: Messrs. T. Gwatkin, ReesTaylor, W. Jefferies, C. Archer, W. Actison, L. Go ugh, W. J. Gough, G. D. Barnes, F. Barrell, C. Not- ley, G. Ponting, H. Smith, C. Powell, J. ry- ant, W. R. Davies (chapel warden), J Fidler (chapel warden), and H. Beecham. St. Illtyd's Church-Sidesmn James Jones, T. Muscott (chapel warden) T. Bebb, James Savin, T. Carhart, West, E. Hallibone, and D. J. Evans. Mr. J. K. Brooks then proposed a resolution protesting against the Welsh Disestablishment Bill. This was seconded by Mr. M. P. Rees, and carried. The following lay electors were afterwards appointed: Messrs. Daniel Shepherd and D. L. David for St. David's Church Messrs. W. L Mills and W. R. Davies for St. Dyfrig's Church; Messrs. H. V. Bowers, Robt. Jenkins, and Wm. Wheeler for St. Teilo's Church; Messrs. T. Muscolt and Thomas Bebb for St. Illtyd's Church; and Messrs. A. Morgan, F. Stock, J. K. Brooks, M. P. Rees, James Grant, and E. R. Rees for St. Margaret's Church.

PENRHIWCEIBER. EASTER VESTRY.—The Rev. J. R. Jones. vicar, presided at the Easter Vestry meeting held at St. Winifred's Church on Wednesday evening last. The accounts showed that the sum of £5õ3 was collected in the parish during the year. It was unanimously decided to pro- ceed with the extension of the Parish Hall im- mediately. Mr. George Matthews was re-ap- pointed vicar's warden, and Police* Sergeant Bryer people's warden. The following were elected parochial lay representatives:—Messrs. William Morris, Beorge Bryant. J. J. Carr, George Matthews, and P.S. T. 'J. Bryer. ACCIDENT.—Whilst some some children were playing near the boxing ground, a little lad. named Jacky Haynes, aged six years, son of Mr. Henry Haynes, 118, Quarry-road, wander- ed away. and fell over a quarry belonging to Messrs. Cory Brothers, a distance of 48 feet. Had the poor lad not struck a large boulder, which broke his fall, he would undoubtedly have been killed. Mr. John Picton (the "Merthyr Express" correspondent) and Mr. Thomas Stonaway, Sunny Bank, were inform- ed of the accident, and immediately ran to the spot. A little fellow, whose name could not be ascertained, tried to carry the unfortunate boy, but failed, and he was conveyed to his home by Messrs. Picton and Stonaway. Dr. Davies, assistant to Dr. R. W. Jones, was sent for, and he found that the lad had sustained a fractured thigh and severe internal injuries. besides severe scalp bruises. Both arms were also sprained. Later in the evening the boy was conveyed, to the Mountain Ash Cottage Hospital by Messrs. Birch. Mainwaring, Crisp, and other members of the local Ambulance Brigade. He still lies in a precarious condi- tion. At the base of the quarry where the lad feHs, lies the body of a shepherd's dog, and it is supposed that the fellow went to the .T-=, -1"

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..r- ABERCYNON. The MERTHYR EDITION of the "Merthyr Ex- press" is on sale at JHr. Richards, Newsagent, Station-street, every .Friday morning. REHEARSAL.—On Monday evening a re- hearsal in connection with the singing festival of the Welsh (C.M.) Churches of Mountain Ash, Penrhiwceiber and Abercynon, was held at Tabernacle Church, Mr. D. J. Price, Abercynon, conducting. INTERMENT.—On Thursday the interment took place at Pant cemetery, Dowlais, of the late Mrs. Mary Ann Jones, wife of Mr. Richard Jones, South-street, Abercynon. Deceased died on Sunday, after a brief illness, and previous to her removal to Abercynon resided at Dowlais. SCEIFTTJKE EXAMINATION.—The list of successf ful candidates at the Scripture examination, of the Welsh Calvinistic Methodists of the Lower Aberdare district just to hand, shows that the following marks have been obtained by the candidates from Tabernacle (C.M.) Church, Abercynon :—Under 10 years of age.-Hylene Price, 93 (1st prize); Sarah A. Jones, 90; J. T. Jones, 75; Katie Humphreys, 83; Bessie Humphreys, 60; David M. Brown, 55. Under 13.-Mary Jones, 85; Lizzie Jones, 80; Idris Evans, 73; David Davies, 61 John Williams, 61 Mary J. Evans, 58; Mary E. Evans, 57 Maggie Watkins, 4-8; Maggie Owen, 23. Under 16.—E. S. Jenkins, 91 (2nd prize); Myfanwy Humphreys, 74; Elsie Davies, 71; Gwladys Herbert, 63 E. J. Thomas, 47; W. O. Evans, 46; Mavis Jones, 44; Avari Ebenezer, 39; Blodwen Evans, 36. Undet- 21.-Marv E. Humphreys, 90; Hannah Humphreys, 80; Kate Watkins, 78; Martha J. Jones, 76; Gwen Jones, 72. Senior division.—Mr. Tom Davies, 97 (1st prize); Mr. E. G. Humphreys, 91 Miss May Evans, 88; Mr. David Jones, 84; Mr. G. J. Owen, 83. EASTER VESTRY.—At St. Donat's Church, on Monday evening, the Easter Vestry meeting was held. There was a good attendance and the Rev. D. Ellis Jones (Vicar) presided. The accounts for the year ending Easter, 1909, were read by the auditors, and gave considerable satisfaction. They were unanimously accepted. The vicar nominated Mr. G. Watkins as his warden for the year, and Mr. David Evans was re-elected people's, warden. The following sidesmen were appointed :—For the Vicar at the Parish Church—Messrs. T. Thomas, G. Gillet, W. D. Edwards, J. Ebbsworth, J. J. Griffiths, Richard Reed: for the people—Messrs. W. Morris, J. J. Williams, H. Durbin, J. Smith, R. Roberts, C. Silas. For the Vicar, at St. Gwynnos Mission Room—Messrs. J. W. Hughes, W. Howard, J. Perkins, W. Evans, E. Ambrose, Percy Smith for the people—Messrs. J. Williams, T. Jones, S. Frost, J. Cook, E. Evans, W. Baggett. The following were elected to repre- sent the parish of Abercynon as parochial lay representatives at the Oonference of laymen in the Rhondda Deanery :—Messrs. G. Watkins, T. J. Williams, J. Lloyd, J. J. Griffiths, W. Jenkins, Thos. Thomas, E. Rees, C. Silas.—Mr. H. Durbin and Mr. E. Recs were elected auditors and Mr. T. J. Williams was unanimously elected secretary of the Parish Church, Mr. W. Howard secretary of the Mission Room, and Mr. David Evans treasurer. The thanks of the parishoners were accorded Mr. Woodman, the late Vicar's warden, for the excellent services rendered to the Church and parish generally in the past. Regret was expressed at his departure, and a hope that he would be successful in the future. —Mr. J. J. Griffiths then proposed the following resolution :—" That this meeting protests against any proposals for the Disestablishment and Disendowmcnt of the Church in Wales, or any attempt to sever the organic connection of the four Welsh Dioceses with the rest of the National Church, or to alienate the endowments originally given for the maintenance of the Church's ministrations, and further pledges itself to use all legitimate means to resist to the utmost any measure for the above purpose," Mr. Thomas Thomas seconded, and it was carried unanimously. Copies of the resolution will be sent to the Prime Minister, Mr. Balfour, the local Members of Parliament, the press, and the Editor of the National Church."—The Vicar afterwards tendered his thanks to the choir, choirmaster, organist and all other Church workers for the excellent services ren. dered by them in making, the past year so successful.

HIRWAIN. DANCE.—A very enjoyable dance was held at the Red Cow Temperance House, on Thursday night. The room was attractively decorated, and there was a. separate room for refreshments, which were served by Mrs. Alice Boynes, Mrs. Lloyd (The LilaCs), and Mrs. Steve Lloyd. Dancing was indulged in until a late hour, the M.C. being Mr. Willie Lloyd. Abo\it 40 mem- bers of the dancing o^as enjoyed a delightful time. VESTRY MEETING.—On Thursday the Easter vestry meeting was held in connection with the St. Lleurwg's Church, at the Parish-room. un- der the presidency of thfc Rev. Joseph Morgan, vicar. Gratifying reports were given of the year's work, and showed that all branches in connection with the parish- church were in a satisfactory condition. The following officers were appointed for the ensuing year: Mr. Wil- liam Edmunds, re-elected Vicar's warden; sidesmen (English): Messrs. A. Bluett, E. J. I-linehriff, T. L. Rhys, J. S. Mygford; Welsh: Messrs. John Alex. Lewis, John John, and Da- vid Jones. PARISH MEETING.—At the English Wesleyan School, on Monday evening, a parish meeting was held under the presidency of Mr. B. A. Williams, and was largely attended, especially by the Penderyn farmers. This annual Coun- cil meeting was held for the election of Parish Councillors for the ensuing year. 'Mr. William Williams, Bryncynon, for the twenty-sixth year, was appointed chairman; Mr. David Jones, Clydfan, vice-chairman; Messrs. John Harris, Trebanog, and Edward Fydmunds, Maesygareg, overseers. A communication was read from the Vaynor and Penderyn Rural Dis- trict Council respecting the roads at John- street and Cefndon-terrace. It was decided to call a. parish meeting on Monday. May 10th, to decide whether the roads should be taken over by the Council. DISKSTABLISHMENT.—UNDER the auspices of the Free Church Council a public meeting was held at the English Weslevan Chapel, Hirwain, on Wednesday night, under the presidency of Rev. W. J. Rowlands (Congregational minis- tetf. The following resolution was proposed by Rev. W. W. J. Rowlands, and seconded by Principal D. Jones :-HTbat this meeting cf a's Hirwain Free Churchmen expresses its pleasure with the promise of the Prime Minister to in- troduce a Bill for the Disestablishment of the Anglican Church in Wales and Monmouth- shire, and urges the Government to pass it through all its stages during the present Par- E4ST OR WEST-BERRY'S IS BEST. ■ — ■ 'I IH.II>. liament, and assures them of its hearty Sups port to that end, and further resolves that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Prime Minister and to the members for the district." The resolution was supported by the Rev. Thomas Richards, Newport, at some length: He said that the rivalry of old among the Free Nonconformist Denominations1 had been to great extent removed through the influence of the Free Church Council in South Wales and Monmouthshire. He spoke of the importance 01 making a strenuous united effort to release the Anglican Church from its distressed position owing to its connection with Parliament. The connection between Church and State was faW to the genuiness of religious life and to the loftiness of religious achievement. It was not a just thing to have in Wales a Church that was a. favourite of Parliament. The disestab- lishment question had been before the country! for the last 64 years. The justice of the demand of the Welsh people for Disestablishment had long been recognised by the whole Liberal Party, and the present Government were pledged to redress this long-standing griev- ance during the life time of the present Parlia- ment. Not a few Conservatives in Wales desir- ed that religious equality should be attained. Col. Prvce Jones, the late Tory member for Montgomery Borough, declared that until the question was definitely settled there never would be peace and contentment in WalesL Let every lover of justice support the Welsh claim. A hearty vote of thanks to the speaker terminated an enthusiastic meeting. 'LINSEKD COMPOUND' for Coughs and Colds. 01 proven efficacy. Of Chemists only. 9Jd. 1/H, 3/9

The Teaching of Hygiene, LECTURE AT HIRWAIN. On Tuesday, under the auspices of the Free Church Council, a temperance demonstration was held at the Tabernacle Congregational Chapel. In the ifternoon previous to a confer- ence, by the courteous invitation of Mr. D. J. Davies, manager of the gas works, a splendid repast was prepared. Afterwards, Mr. W. N. Edwards, London, gave an excellent illustrated address on "Some suggestions as to the teaching of hygiene and temperance in schools." The Bible, he said, did not deal technically with the subject of hygiene. The careful reader of the sacred word would, however, observe many suggestions, and even direct statements, which shed much light on the problem of healthful living. That physical health was a matter of importance in God's estimation was evident from the words of the Apostle John, "Belo.ed. I wish above all things that thou mayest pros- per and be in health, even as thy soul prosper- et.h." God took no pleasure in sickness, suffer- ing, and death. The present enfeebled, degen- erate condition of mankind was not in harmony with God's will; indeed, it distinctly dishon- oured His name. God made man upright, fornt- ed him in His own image and likeness, and endowed him with physical health, strength, and beauty. Mr. Edwards illustrated the cause of diseases. Drunkenness, he said, produced domestic, temporal and eternal misery. Tha intelligent audience greatly enjoyed the ad- dress. Mr. D. J. Davies presided, and was sup- ported by Revs. J. T. Rhys, Aberaman, W. J. Rowlands; W. J. Williams, E. Wern Wil- liams; Lewis Morgan, and D. C. Jones. Rev. E. Wcrn Williams proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Edwards, and Rev. W. J. Wil-i liams seconded. Musical items were contribu- ted by Mrs. Rdwlands and Miss M. G. Williams,], tho accompanist being Mr. Tom Richards. A public meeting followed at the Tabernacle' Chapel, presided over by the Rev W. J Wil- liams (C.M.), when an address was given on "The Church and Temperance," by the Rev. W. Mottram, of London. The meeting was well attended, and the address was thoroughly en- joyed by all.

LLWYDCOED. f TEA.—A tea was held at Moriah C.M. Chapel on Thursday evening. After tea a concert was held, over which Mr. William J. Davies pre-1 sided. The following took part:—Recitations:, Titus Griffiths, David Francis Burton. Benj. > John, Mary Ann Lee, Hugh John, David Rd., Davies, Owen David Pugh, Arthur Pugh Jors8B,| Gwendolen George, Harriet Ann Burton, RobtJ John, Dillwyn Roderick, Alwyn Evans, Annie' Jenkins. Blodwen Davies, Tcgwen Davies, Amy; Roderick, William Henry Burton, Tommy; Griffiths, Olwen Pugh, Tommy Davies, James' Griffiths. Martha Roderick, Watkin 1. Pugh,, David Davies, Sarah Jano Lee, Annie Taylor,. Willie Taylor, and Gwendolen Jones; solos byj Olwen Pugh, Mr. D. O. Roberts (Bangor Uni- j versity). Annie Bronwen Morgan, Titus Grifj, fiths. Willie Jones, and J. W. Daviae; duett, Martha. and Mary Roderick. The tea was pro- vided by Mr. Roger Rogers, and on the n-totion of Mr. Daniel Davies, seconded by Mr. Robert I Griffiths, a vote of thanks was accorded to him; for his generosity. "Englynion" to Mr. Pogeri were read by Messrs. Pritchard Griffiths. Ed. ward Davies. and William Davies, and an ad- dress was delivered by Mr. Daniel Davies. The accompanists were Messrs. W. Jones, A.L.C.M., William Walters, and Robert Griffiths. Thfl secretarial duties were discharged by Mr. W. R. Davies.

a ? TT <jr* Hi TAbLt rS! TALK: jj| "THE PROFESSOR" COCOA-CUTENESS,, { the Professor, passing his fc? cup for more VAN HODTEH'S, 5g [T "is simply Common Sense K5 applied to the choice c>f Cocoa. It is in evidence S when you say to the Gro- jo, cer A tin of VAN HOCTEITS, JJ please/ because every argument in fa four of Cocoa, is an argument m favour of VAN HOUTER'S. I There is more real nour- vj Ishment in half a tea- M nr spoonful Of VAN HOUTEN'S &j H! than in a teaspoonful of most cocoas — and it is eg Hi more easily Fj m\ lUhum i, ,IM'j iHWfl| tin jijv

edge of the quarry to look at it. Whether the' turf gave way or he turned, giddy is not known, but it is remarkable how he has survived after such a fall. Notices are posted in conspicuous places forbidding anyone to trespass. PRESENTATION. A very large number of parishioners of St. Winifred's Church and All Saints, Ynysboeth, and friends assembled at St. Winifred's Parish Hall on Thursday eve- ning to mark their appreciation of the work accomplished by the Rev. Daniel Morgan (curate) during the three years he has labour- ed in the parish, this being his first office. The Rev. Daniel Morgan is leaving for Pont- llanfraith, in the parish of Penmaen, Mon- mouthshire, to take charge of a mission church. During the period he has been at Penrhiw- ceiber, he has worked energetically for St. Winifred's in a dual capacity, having also aeted as choirmaster. He and Miss Lloyd have suc- cessfully carried out sacred operettas at the Public Hall. He is well loved by all classes in the district. The presents included a handsome roll top desk, on which a silver plate had been fixed, bearing the following inscription: "Pre- sented to the Rev. Daniel Morgan as a small token of esteem by the parishioners of Penrhiw- ceiber on his departure from the place, April 15th, 1909." A purse of gold was also presented to him. The chair was occupied by the Rev. J. R. Jones (Vicar), who said he was glad to see how they had supported the testimonial movement, Although he had subscribed to- wards it, he was giving Mr. Morgan a set of books as a personal present. He was proud to say the recipient was always loyal to his work, and every opportunity that Mr. Morgan had, he hoped lie would not forget to spend it with his books. He had won the hearts of the people of Penrhiwceiber, and he wished him every prosperity.—The presentation of the roll- top desk was made by Mrs. Daniel Davies, and the purse of gold by Mrs. William Davies, two of the oldest members of the church.—Mr. Morgan, on rising to acknowledge the presents, said he hardly knew how to express himself. He was very thankful to them for their great kindness, and the good wishes and kind words would prompt him to greater efforts. and to put his whole soul into the work of the Master. He could not express himself adequately for their kindness in presenting him with the iiand- isome and useful desk. He could assure them that he would always treasure it. and it would always remind him of the first three years of his ministerial career, which he commenced at Penrhiwceiber. He desired to thank them for their help and sympathy during this period, and he hoped they would rally round his suc- cessor and assist him. He also thanked the members of the choir. In conclusion, he thank- ed the Vicar for his kind and useful presents and advice.—Eulogistic addresses were deliver- ed by Messrs. Churchill and W. Morris and others, whilst the musical programme was con- tributed to by Master Harry Davies. Miss Lilmti Passmore, Miss Jennie Shipton (Cartref, Mr. J. Venn, Mr. Ga-rett Venn, and others. Mr. John Jefferies acted as accompanist.