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MOUNTAIN ASH COMMENTS. [BY "SPECTATOR. "J At a meeting held at the Mountain Ash Con- stitutional Club, I am informed it was decided to have an outing this year. -K- Preparations are being made for celebrating Empire Day on Monday next, for on Wednes- day morning I observed Mr. W. T. Morris and Mr. E. R. Rees busy fixing a new copper wire to the flag staff in the grounds of St.. Margar- et's Church, in order to hoist the Union Jack. -J(. .1 If there were any new theologians present at Nazareth English Baptist Church on Sunday, they would feel by no means comfortable, for the preacher devoted a good deal of his time to prove that the new movement that led to tho:: degradation Chris|$and to a of his.^i^.p%n^ ^lai^i. The members of the Established Church are showing their love for the Church in a practi- cal way. Those who have noticed the grounds around St. Margaret's Church will have ob- served the changes that have taken plate dur- ing the last few months. A large number of shrubs have been planted, and a new path made around the church. This work has been done by a number of communicants of St. Margaret's during their spare time. The members of St. Teilo's Church, Miskin, are going to imitate the example set by the Churchmen at Mountain Ash. they intend to put the g-round in order, and to erect the- fence aroujrid the ijaw church, St, Johh the Baptist, and started Oti;' the work .'tlii&j we6k. V A correspondent from the-.aristocratic quarter known as Harpourt-road, wr5fes to S4.y that the ladies in that road have stated: their summer pastime, and are to- be seen sitting oh chairs outside their dwellings. He ■•■suggests, however, that the ladies in question ;iipight retire to their houses when people are t'o..the services p on

'r PUBCHASK your Groceries .apt! Provisions at H. LIYNON'S, Mountain Ash. Quality'and price un- surpassed. IF you are in donbt where to Furnish, go to Vic- TOR FREED. the leading house furnisher, where you can be supplied at your own tcrms.3 and 4, Miskin- Koad, Mountain Ash. WHY Purchase your Groceries at Mountain Ash when 1. P. EYNON can serve you with the Best and Cheapest Groceries in Town. Noted for Provisions. —I. P. EYNON. Grocer. Miskin. OPEN AIR LECTURE.—On Sunday evening, "Huw Menai" delivered a lecture at the Duf- fryn Grove, under the auspices of the Social Democratic Party. After speaking for about half an hour the lecturer was taken ill, and the meeting terminated. ACCIDENT.—On Wednesday afternoon, a little child, the son of Mrs. Williams, Commercial- street, fell a distance of six feet over the rails and wall of one of the houses just above the old post office. The child however, received no serious injuries. Mrs. Williams, on seeing the Child, fainted away, but was attended to by a number of neighbours. NAZAKETH.—On Sunday and Monday special services were held at Nazareth English Bap- tist Chapel, when sermons were delivered by the Rev. Mr. Thomas, late of Penarth. and now of Yorkshire. Speaking op Sunday afternoon Mr. Thomas referred to' the degradation of Christ by the churches, and said that Christ claimed ito be Supreme Lord of all. It was not sufficient to allow his dvinity, as some did, in the sense that all men were divine. The Rev. E. V. Tidma.n, the pastor, assisted at the ser- vices. PRESENTATION.—At Bethania Congregational Chapel, on Sunday afternoon, Mr. Morgan Davies, one of the senior teachers, was presented by his class with a testimonial.—Mr. W. B. Jones, superintendent of the School, presided. and Sir. Seth Harris first presented Mr. Davies with a pair of gold-rimmed spectacles, on behalf of the class, and Air. George Richards presented Mr. Davies with a hymn book.—Mr. John Evans then presented Mr. Davies with a copy of the revised version of the Bible. The Bible bore the following inscription This Revised Version of the Bible, together with a hymn book, and apair of gold-rimmed spectacles, was presented to Mr. Morgan Davies by his class at Bethania Sunday School, in recognition of his valuable services as a teacher, for 14 years, —May 1909." Mr. Davies briefly thanked them for the kindly feeling shown.'—Speeches were also made by Messrs. Evan .Phillips, Richard Griffiths, and the Rev. Owen Jones, pastor, all of whom testified to Mr. Davies's abilities as a teacher.—The secretary for the testimonial was Mr. Timothy Williams. SOCIAL.-The first annual social in connection with the Mountain Ash branch of the Associated Union of Co-operativo Employees, was held on Thursday evening, at Ye Olde Cafe," in Commercial-street. After tea a miscellaneous concert was given, the programme being as follows :-Pianoforte solo, "Battle March of Delhi," Mr. Stanley Ellis; solo, Angel of my Dreams," Mr. Theophilus Morgan; recitation, Master Idwal Shelby; solo, Farmer's Boy, Mr. J. W. Edwards; pianoforte solo, Selection of Welsh Airs," Mr. Stanley Ellis recitation, People will Talk," Master Idwal Shelby and a solo, "My old New Hampshire Home," Mr. Theophilus Morgan.—An address was delivered by Mr. Bull, of Woolwich, the Southern and Western district organiser, his being his first visit to the Welsh coalfield. The local branch of the Shop Assistants' Union was represented, and one of their members proposed a vote of thanks to the organiser for his address, and this was carried enthusiastically. The social was a great success, and thanks are due to Mrs. Lewis, the hostess, for preparing such an excellent spread. The joint-secretaries were Messrs. S. Ellis and J. J. James. ORGAN RECITAL.—An organ recital was given at St. Margaret's Church, on Monday evening, in aid of the new church at Miskin, by Mr. H. W. Long, the organist of St. Margaret's Church. The soloists were Mrs. J. T. Jones (Lynwood), Miss L. A. Kendry (Penrhiwc eifeer), and Messrs. D. pennar Williams and Anthony Jones (Moun- tain Ash). There was a fair number present, but the recital should have been much better patronised. A fine programme was arranged for the evening, and each item was splendidly rendered; in fact, the singers were never heard to better advantage, while, as organist, Mr. Long is well known. The items given were as follows:—Organ solo, War March of the Priests," (Mendelssohn), Mr. W. H. Long; quartette, God is a Spirit" (Stemdale Bennett) The Artistes; air, The People that walked in Darkness" (Handel), Mr. p. Pennar Williams; solo, Nearer, My God, to Thee" (Carey), Miss 1. A. Kendry; recit. and air, "Comfort ye," and Every Valley" (Handel), Mr. Anthony Jones organ solo, Offertoi-re" (Batiste), Mr. H. W. Long trio, God be Merciful unto us (Dr. Parry), Mrs. J. T. Jones, Messrs. Jones and Williams solo, "Eternal Rest" (Piccolo- mini), Mrs. J. T. Jones; solo," Abide with me" (Price), Mr. D. Pennar Williams; solo, The Gift" (Behrend), Miss L. A. Kendry; solo, Just I am (Price), Mr. Anthony Jones; and organ solo, Offertoirs" ^Wely), Mr. H. W. Long. THE LATE MR. EVAN EVANs.The funeral of the late Mr. Evan Evans, Londes Villa, Aber- dare-road, took place on Tuesday for the Aber- ffrwd Cemetery. There was a large attendance of the general public, for the deceased was well- known and respected, having resided in the Aberdare Valley for upwards of 50 years. He was a faithful member of Rhos Welsh Baptist Church, and was 71 years of age. Previous to

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Mountain Ash County Court. WEDNESDAY.—Before his Honour Judge J. Bryn Roberts. JUDGMENT SUSIMONSES.—There were about 180 judgment summonses entered, in .the majority of which his Honour made the usual order of committal for 14 days, suspendêd for 14 days. In a number of cases-judgdent summonses were issued aganist persons who had obtained administration orders, and in these cases, orders or committal were made and the debtors told if they did not pay the order would be rescinded.. ADMINISTRATION ORDER,-Charles Olden, who owed £ 48, said he was a collier, 43 years of age, earning 3Cs. a week. He had been ill for some time. He became a bankrupt about six years ago, and the application was adjourned to enable him to give the exact date of his bank- ruptcy, and a certificate of his wages. Mr, S. Shipton applied for an administration order in the case of David Owen, High-street Mountain Ash, a lamp cleaner, under the District Council, who earned 22s. a week. He had a wife and six children under 14 years of age. The eldest daughter, aged 14, suffered from fits. He owed £23 11s. 5d., which he offered to pay at the rate of 10s. in the pound, by instalments of 6s. a month. This was granted..—Evan Davies made a like application. He owed £ 46, and was 49 years of age. He had no certificate of his earnings, and the application was adjourned for a month.—Mr. Mansell Bowen, grocer, Abercynon, applied for an administration order against Joseph Jenkins to be rescinded, on the around that he had incurred a debt of t2 and 0 upwards, without informing him that he had an administration order. Evidence being given to that effect, the order was rescinded. CLAIM FOR MILK SL-PpLrED. -Thomas Howells, who was represented by Mr. Gwilym Jones, sued Mr. Williams, the executor of the late Mrs. Jones, for £3 16s. 4d., for milk supplied.—Mr. S. Shipton defended.—Mr. Howell Howells produced the account, and said it had been allowed to run so long as Mrs. Jones wanted to pay* off the mortgage on the house.—For the defence, Miss Catherine Jones said she lived with her mother until her death. She used to take in the milk and pay for it as she got it. Sometimes it would run three days, and she then used to pay three days at a time.—Judg- ment was given for the defendant, with costs. COMPENSATION CASES.—Garrett Sullivan, who was represented by Mr. A. T. James (Messrs. W. Morgan, Bruce and Nicholas, Pontypridd), applied forcompensationfrom the Penrhiwceiber Colliery Co., for whom Mr. C. Kenshole ap- peared.—The applicant claimed for 18 days, and compensation for 5 days had been paid into court. The applicant said he was a timberman at Penrhiwceiber colliery, on the 31st of Decem- ber last, when a stone fell on his arm. On the 13th January the last three stitches were taken out of his arm by Dr. Shoesmith. The following day the company's doctor, Dr. Wallace, saw him and examined his arm, and told him to start work at once. Dr. Shoesmith, whom he saw the same day, told him not to do so until Monday, and, acting on his advice, he did not do so. He went to work on Monday, and he now claimed up to that day.—Dr. Lewis Stephen Shoesmith corroborated, and said that he advised the man on the 14th, not to resume work until the 18th, to allow the scar tissue to perfectly heal.—Mr. Kenshole said that if the man had gone back to work on the 14th of January he would not have been entitled to compensation for the first week, and, unfortunately, under the Act, there was an inducement for a man to hang over a fort- night, and thus get paid for the first week. He commented on the fact that the doctor who stitched the wound was not called.—Mr. Nicholas urged that the applicant was justified in following the advice of his medical adviser, and was, therefore, entitled to compensation. —His Honour held that the man was not 'incapacitated from work on the 14th, and gave judgment for the respondent, with costs. GIVING CREDIT.—James Hawkins sued Lewis Jones for £ 2 13s., for goods supplied to a third party.-Mary Hawkins said defendant came to her shop with a man nawed Parcell and asked her to give him credit. Shedeclined, tfcnd defendant then said Put it down on my book, and she did so. The goods were booked to Lewis Jones, and when she saw defendant he said you ought not to give him more than a fortnight. -Margaret Thomas, who was present, corro- borated.—The defendant said he only gave the plaintiff permission to give a fortnight's credit, and his Honour held that was so, and gave judgment for the defendant with costs.

Mountain Ash Education Committee. IS THE COUNTY SCHOOL EFFICIENT? The meeting of the Mountain Ash Education Committee was held on Tuesday at the Town Hall. The following members were present:— Rev. E. V. Tidman (chairman), Mrs. W. J. Williams, Mrs. Owen Jones, Messrs. William Lamburn, G: H. Hall, Evan Morris, T. W. Jones, J. Charles, Griffith Evans, Bruce Jones, Capt. F. N. Gray, Capt. G. A. Evana, and Dr. R. D. Morgan, together with the Director (Mr. A. Morgan) and the Architect (Mr. W. H. Williams). The Director asked for instructions as to the time for breaking up the schools for the holi- days-—It was decided to close the schools for a week. The Director also wished to be instructed as to th(3 closing of schools for fair days, as this would secure uniformity and save trouble.—Dr. Morgan: Give them the afternoon; it is good enough for them.-The Director: It has been customary from time immemorial to grant a day.—Mr. J. Charles moved that Mountain Ash, Penrhiwceiber, and Ynysyboeth have a day's holiday for Mountain Ash Fair. and this was agreed to.—On Mr. T. W. Jones's sugges- tion, it was agreed that Abercynon Schools, should be treated in the same way when Aber- cynon Fair was held. The Director reported that, at Mr. Linton's suggestion, he had written to Messrs. William Lawrence and Co., the coal contractors, asking for a receipt "in full discharge."—In reply, Messrs. Lawrence wrote that they were not likely to trouble the Committee again, as they bad had "enough of the unbusinesslike methods of bumbledom to Last us for some time" (loud laughter). In accordance with the instructions of the Committee, the Director reported the receipt of a report from the Headmaster of the County School on three scholarship students whose terms expired this year.—Mr. Wm. Lamburn moved that the Headmaster's recommendation be acted upon, and that Eliz. G. Erasmus be granted a further two yaars' tenure at the County School. He thought, however, that if the system of changing the teachers at that school every quarter continued, they could not expect the probationers to get on as well as they might. Continuing, Mr. Lamburn said: "We have a right to expect proper teaching. I have had serious complaints from parents that ,.à!i.j¡u\.A-S2g ty School have fallen away very much after leaving the Aberdare County School." — Mrs. Jones: It has not been so much the changing of the staff, but changing the teachers of the var- ious forms. Different teachers have different methods.—Mr J. Charles: We have to bear in mind that this is a new school, and additions have been made to the school since it was first erected. A headmaster, of course, has to make constant changes, and it is not fair to make a comparison between Mountain Ash and Aber- dare or other schools.—After further discussion, Capt. Evans seconded Mr. Lamburn's motion, and it was adopted. The Director reported on the applications re- ceived for appointments as bursars and pupil teachers. There were 34 applicants, he said, and about 24 vacancies. Owing to the fact that the bulk of the applicants were applying sub- ject to their passing the qualifying examina- tions this year, there would be considerable difficulty in making ttee appointments.—Capt. Gray: But why not let the mater stand over until: < Up exaihiri^tj<>ns?^—T}|e^ Director: De. cause the Board of Education require a return of appointments at once.—Mr. J. Charles moved that all the applicants be appointed pro- visionally, and the 24 highest passes be per- manently appointed.—The Director: There will be a difficulty if less than 24 pa-ss.—Captain Evans moved that the matter be referred to the P.T. Centre Committee, and this was agreed t<> The attendance returns showed a much im- proved percentage in respect of the R.C. School, viz., 96 per cent., a.nd on the motion of Mr. J. Charles, secpnded by Mr. Lamburh, it was agreed to send a letter of congratula- tion to the head teacher of thatechcol.

— „ • MOUNTAIN ASH POLICE COURT THURSDAY. — Before Sir T. Ma^chant Wil- liams (Stipendiary), Messrs. M. Morgan, p. N. Gray and G. A. EVaris. EJECTMENT ORDERS.—P.C. Muldbn applied for anejectment ■ order against Price Lloyd, Ivor-place, Mountain Ash, and Mr. 'J. W: B van made a, similar application Lewis and W m. Wálsh.stč6f!t;"Tyntè-J. town.—Granted. DRUNKS.—The following were fined 10s. and costs each for drunkenness: John Taylor, in Alma-street; Wm. Thomas, in Commercial- street; Ed. Wellington. Gordon-street, James Franklen, in Bush-road; Wm. Jones, in Cross- street, Penrhiwcciber. DOG COLLARS.—John Clements and LI. Grif- fiths, for allowing their dogs to be at large without collars, were fined 5s. and costs. BAD LANGUAGE.—Simon Herne, for using bad language outside the Park Hotel, Penrhiw- ceiber, were fined 10s. and costs.- John Reefe, represented by Mr. H. George, summoned for a similar offence, was bound over BOUND OVER. —Catherine Morgan was sum- moned for assaulting Eliza Ann Jones; there was a cross-summons.—Mr. Edmunds was for the defence.—Both parties were bound over to keep the peace for six months. IMPUDENT THEFT.—James Gleigh, of no fixed abode, a tinker, was charged with stealing an umbrella, valine 10s., from the house of Dd. Williams, Clifton-street, Aberdare, on Wednes- day.—The defendant knocked at the door, and receiving no answer he opened the door, walk- ed into the passage, took the umbrella from the stand, and put, it amongst other umbrellas under his arm, and wal-ed away.—He was sent to prison for a month.

PENRHIWCEIBER. Buy your Jewellery and Take your Repairs to M. WEHRLJW, 4, Ncwfoundland-terrace, Merthyr. M. W travels the neichtiourinff towns every week. PUBLIC MEETING.—A meeting was held near the Co-operative Stores on Monday evening, under the auspices of the local branch, -pf the I.L.P., when an address was delivered by Mr. W .Botfcomiey, of Leeds, I.L.P. organizer, on "Some Objections to Socialism." The chair was occupied by Councillor George Hall. FIRE BRIGADK.—On Wednesday evening the members of the District Firs Brigade were put through various drills by Lieut. T. J. Clancy and Sergfc. David Davies at the Glasbrook field, was kindly lent by Mr- E. M. Hanti. It is the intention of the Fire Brigade to compete at the forthcoming show at Cowbridge. We wish them every success. FALSE ALARM. — On Wednesday morning, whilst Lieut, T J. Clancy was walking to- wards the Mount, he was accosted by a person who informed him that a. terious fire had broken out at the Lan Farm. on the road lead- ing to lanwonno. He immediately ran back to the Fire Station, near the Belle Vue Hotal, and also to the residences of some of the fire- men, who immediately hurried up the moun- tain side. On reaching the reservoir, however, they were surprised to find that there-had been no fire, but that a few of the farm labourers were setting fire to the dried uracs. Lieut. Clancy, Sergt. D. Davies, and Fireman Pro- theroe were the first to have the hose and reel and cart out. SMOKER.—A smoker took place on Thursday evening at the Park Hotel for the benefit of Thomas Hughes, Argoed Villa, who had been unable to follow his employment for a consider- able time owing to an accident. The chair was occupied by Mr. J. Clancy, and the vice- chair by Mr. John Jopes (Llanwonno). Mr. John Webber acted as .accompanist. The fol- lowing contributed to the .prag-ramme:Messrs; William Williams, William Phillips (comic), Willi Jenkins (Eos Pennar), George Davies, T. Jen- kins (comic), Treforest, and John Jones, junior. A hearty vote of thinks was accorded Mr. W. B. George for placing the club room at the dis- posal of the committee for such a deserving cause. A similar vote was accorded the artistes and chairman. WEDDING,—A very pretty wedding was sol- emnized on Thursday at Carmel (W.I.) Chapel, before Mr. John Charles (registrar) and the lev. Samuel Williams (pastor). The contract- ing parties were Miss Lena Lewis, daught-er of Mr. Charles Lewis, Park-street, and Mr. Clias. Ilenry Haywood, Richmond, London. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in- a handsome blue satin dress, with hat to match, and was accompanied by her sister, Miss C. Lewis, and Miss M. Smith as brides- maids, both of whom were neatly attired. The bride and bridesmaids also wore beautifully engraved gold brooches, the gifts of the bride- groom. Mr. Joseph Vaughan, Tanycoed-ter- race. was the best man. After the ceremony, the happy couple returned to the house of the bride's parents, where a sumptuous repast was partaken of. The guests were numerous, and the happy pair were the recipients of a large number of useful presents. They afterwards: left for London, en route for Paris, for the honeymoon. TEA AND ENTERTAINMENT. — On Monday a very successful tea was held at the Parish Hall in connection with St. Winifred's Church. The following presided at the tables:—Mrs. S. Oates, Mrs. J. Oates, Mrs. W. Davies, Miss Ellen Davies, Mrs. Curtis, Miss Flora Curtis, Mrs. Price, Mrs. Gordon, Mrs. Long, Miss E. Evans, Mrs. Newman, Mrs. Knight. cutters-up, Mrs. Gear, Mrs. Matthews, and Mrs. Kelly. Mr. J. Curtis, the Vicar Rev. J. R. Jones), Rev. Price Hughes, Rev. J. J. Davies, and Messrs. W. Davies, G Parker, J. Hall, and G. Brian also assisted in the arrangements. In the eve- ning an entertainment took place at the Pub- lic Hall, which was crowded. Selections were given by the Mountain Ash Orchestral Society, under the conductorship of Mr. Tom Millar. The party consisted of-the following:—First violin, Mr. W. Rees: second violin, Messrs. I. Jones, D. Hughes and E. Evans; violas, Messrs. Dan Price and Tom Griffiths; 'cello, Mr. Geo. Richards; double bass, Mr. B. Benton; flutes, Mr. E. Phillips, clarionette, Mr. J. Morris; pianist, Mrs. Lowry. Mr. William Thomas, Merthyr Vale, recited "The Curfew shall not ring to-night," which was greatly appreciated. The sketch, "Doing it for the Best," was given by the following, in character, under the leader- ship of Mrs. Mary E. Shipton and Miss M. Pratt (stage manageresses): — "Dick Stubbs," Mr. George Shaw; "Harry Stubbs," Mr. Stuckey; "Bill Hawkins," Mr. J. Shipton; "Mr. Parchnent," Mr. Salmon, "Thomas," Mr. M. Davies; "Betsy Stubbs," Miss M. Pratt; "Jane," Miss Jennie Shipton; "Emily, adop- ted child of Mr. and Mrs. Stubbs," Miss M. Shipton. OBITUARY.—One of the largest funerals seen in the district for some time took plwe on Saturday, when the remains of Mrs. Kate Bryer, the wife cf P.S. T. J. Bryer, were laid to rest at the Mountain Ash Cemetery. By her death St. Winifred's Church has lost one of its most faithful members, and a beautiful wreath was sent by the members. Floral tributes were also sent by Mr. T. J. Bryer and family, Bridg- water, Mr. J. Bryer and family, Glastonbury; Mr. Bedford and family, Dowlais; Mrs. Town- send and family, Caerphilly (widow of late Superintendent Townsend); Sergeant Wakely, Treharris; and others. At the house a, short service was conducted by the Rev. J. R. Jones, Vica.r, and the hymn, "Thy way not mine, 0 Lord," was sung with great feeling. The glass-pannelled hearse was covered with wreaths. At St. Winifred's Church the first portion of the burial service was read, and as the coffin was taken into church the organist, Mr. John Jefferies, played "The Dead March in Saul." The hymn, "Jesu, Lover of My Soul," having been sung, the cortege reform- ed, and proceeded to the Cemetery. Blinds at all the houses en route were drawn as a token of respect, and large crowds lined the foot- paths. The pall bearers were Inspector Rob- erts, Merthyr Vale; Sergeant Angus. Abercy- non Sergeant Boulton, Miskin Sergeant Da- vies, Penrhiwceiber Colliery; and Sergeant Wakely. Treharris; and Sergeant E. Evans, Abercynon Colliery. The chief mourners were —P.S. T. J. Bryer and Master Charlie Bryer, husband and son; Mr. and Mrs. G. Cook (sis- ter). Dowlais; Ex-P.S. and Mrs. Davies (sister). Cadoxton-Barrv; Mr. and Mrs. T. Smith (sis- ter), Bedlmog; Miss Harriet Bedford (sister), Penydarren; Mr. Robert Bedford, nephew; Mr. Godfrey Bedford (nephew), Barrow.in-Fur. ness; Mr. W. Talbot (uncle), Swansea.; Mr. F. Bryer, Bridgwater (brother-in-law); and Mr. F. James. Glastonbury (brother-in-law). Amongst the general public were Messrs. T. Jones, E. Morris, George Hall, J. P. Davies, J- Williams, D. J. Price, J. Isaac, E. J. Jones, M Freed man, N. Hopkins, D. Lloyd, George Matthews (churchwarden), T. Hathway, E. Hall, George Brian, A. Price, 'J. J. Carr, G. Grocutt, Thomas Davies, G. Parker, W. Weaver, T. Preston, W. Dobson, J. Powell, Q. Treharne, Charles Morgap. if. Mason, P. Earle, J. Evans, D. Davies, Inspector Davies, Moun- tain Ash Sergeant and Mrs. E. Evans, Ynys- boeth; P.C. and Mrs. David Griffiths, Mat- i thewstown; Sergeant Griffiths, Ynysybwl; Mr. j --t!!t».t..LJ D. Lisle, Mr Isaac George, The Grove; Mr. W Â. Morgan, Mrs. D. Howells, Mr. W New- man, Mr. H Roberts, Mr. J. Lloyd, P.C. Hill, Mr. D Morgan, Mr. M. Morgan, Mr D. Keene, Mr. W Andrews, Mr. W Knight, Mr D. Williams, Mr. Fred Morgan, and others. At the graveside the Vicar read a, portion of Scripture, assisted by the Rev. J. J Davies and the Rev Price Hughes. The arrange- ments were carried out by Mr. Frank Mills, Mountain Ash, under the supervision of Mr. David Evans, foreman.

YIMYSBOETH. ALL SAINTS' BAZAAR.—"A Welshman" writes: —"Sir,—In your last issue of the 'Merthyr Ex- press,' you very kindly published a report of the bazaar held at All Saints' Hall on the 10th and 11th insts. in support of the church funds. Perhaps you will kindly allow me to say that Mr. Evaii Morris, J.P., penrhiwoeiber, was in- troduced to the meeting, by the Rev. R, Price Hughes, curate in charge, in a neat and telling little speech. Then Mr. Morris, opened the bazaar with a few well-chosen words. Subse- quently the Rev. J. J. Davies, the new curate of Penrhiwceiber, proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Morris for his kindness in com- ing down to Mattliewstown to support tho good cause there. The proposition was seconded by tho Vicar in a. somewhat witty and humorous speech, and was carried in the usual way."

ABERCYNON. FOR SOUTH AFRICA.—On Saturday Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Woodman, Master G. Woodman, Mr. W. J. Williams, Mr. ■ W. John, and Mr. Ivor Rees embarked on board "The Briton" at ■Southampton for South Africa. FUNERAL.—On Wednesday the funeral of the Iat6 Mr. Daniel Lewis''(Eos'Ma van); Glancy- non. took place. The cortege left by the 1 p.m. train, the interment taking place at Groeswen The Rev. T. W. Jones officiated. ASSAULT-AT-ARMS.—On Monday evening an assault-at-arms took place' at the Workmen's .Hall in aid of Mr. Edward Lewis, North-street, who has been unable to follow his employment for a considerable time. A musical programme • was also gone through. DEAR FIGHT. — Evan Jones and Rowland Jones, of Abercynon, who did not appear, were at Merthyr, on Tuesday, fined 40s. and costs each for fighting in Lower High-street, Mer- thyr. Defendants were stripped to the waist, and a large crowd assembled to witness the encounter. SPECIAL SBRYICKS. — On Sunday, the half- yearly preaching sarvioes of Bethel English Forward Movement Hall were held, when the Rev. Ambrose Williams, Tonypandy, delivered excellent sermons. In the afternoon a Welsh sermon' was preached by the rev. gentleman at Tabernacle C.M. Church (kindly lent). ENGLISH WESLEYANS.—On Sunday special ser- vices were held at the English Wesleyan Chapel, when sermons were preached by the Rev. H. A. Roberts. On Monday a tea was held. In the evening the Rev. H. A. Rob- erta gave a lecture on "Christianity and Com- monsense" at the English Congregational Church, which was lent for the cocasion. CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY.—The quarterly meet- ing of the Ynysybwl Co-operative Society (Abercynon Branch) was held on Monday eve- ning at the Co-operative Hall, Mr. Edward Williams presiding. The balance sheet was considered as very satisfactory, the sales for the last quarter amounting to £11,199, show- ing an increase of £1,870 over the correspond- ing period of last year. The sales to Aber- cynon members alone amounted to £ 5,353 3s. 8.J; and sales to non-members to £42 4s. 9-d. The profits allowed of a dividend of 2s. 6d. in the Mr. Percy Smith was fe-elected on the committee. CHAMBER OF TRADE.—On Tuesday evening a meeting of the Chamber of Trade was held at the Workmen's Hall. Dr LI. Morris pre- siding. Tho following new members were accepted:—Messrs. H. M. Davies, T. Jones. G. M. Davies, John Hughes, and J. D. Jones. It was decided that the annual outing should be to Minehead on the, 24th of June. Mr. B. R. Thomas gave the report of the inter- view with Mr Besley regarding a. better ap- proach to the station. Mr. Beasley stated he could not promise anything now as they had aJready spent over je2,000 on the new bridge. Mr. Edmund Jones explained to him that people living in Carnetown had nearly a mile to walk to the station, which, in fact, was only a few yards from them, and sooner than do this they walked to Cilfynydd. taking a tram to Poiitvpridd, thereby saving 4d. in train fares. Mr. Beasley stated that he would see what he could do in the matter. Mr. Edmund Jones drew attention to the fact that there is no Justice of the Peace at Abercynon, whilst at Treharris there are two. It was decided to write to the Lord Lieutenant of the County and the Lord Chancellor on the matter. Mr, T. Jones called attention to the scavenging of the district, and it was decided to write to the Mountain Urban District Council on the matter. It was decided to close the shops on Whit Monday and Tuesday.

HIRWAIN. FEMALE SMOKER.—In the doorway of a clothing shop on Sunday evening last a young lady was seen enjoying a cigarette. t PERSONAL.—The Rey. JR. Derfel Roberts, Pastor of Tabernacle Welsh Congregational | Church, was one of the special preachers at Groeswen Church's anniversary,- on Sunday and Monday.. PULPITS. — On Sunday the Rev. W. J. Williams, pastor of Bethel C. M., exchanged pulpits with the Her. E. Wern Williams, Kebo Welsh Congregational Church, and the change was very acceptable by both Churches. SUDDEN DEATH.—The sudden death of Mrs. Bannister took place at her residence, the Old Colliers' Anns, on Tuesday morning. Deceased leaves a husband and nine children, the youngest being only eleven months old. General sym- pathy is felt for the family. SINGING REHEARSAL.—The United Congre- gational Churches of the district held a singing rehearsal on Thursday evening at the Tabernacle ChapeL The choirs of Tabernacle and Nebo (Hirwain), Soar (Penderyn), Calvaria (Rhigos), were present, ar.d were conducted by Mr. T. Glyndwr Richards, Mountain Ash. DOG SHOW.—There was a large and repre-, sentative gathering at the dog show, at the Lamb Hotel ground, on Monday. The prizes were awarded as follows:—Class 1 (collies), 1, J. Rogers; class 2 (toys), 1, Miss Blodwen Davies; 2, Mr. Deere. class 3 (fox terriers), 1, Mr. W. Morgan 2, Mr. W. Jones,; 3, Mr. W. Home. Class 4 (bulldogs), 1 and 2, Mr. D. Jenkins, Gadlys, Aberdare. Class 5 (Airedales), 1, Mr. D. Williams. Class 6 (spaniels), 1, Sergt. Hokpins 2, Mr. R. Morgan 3, Mr. T. Williams Class 7 (sporting), 1, Mr. D. Williams; 2, Serg Hokpins; 3, Mr. G. Jenkins. Class 8 (puppies, sporting), 1, Miss Blodwen Davies; 2, Mrs. Deere; 3, Mr. J. Rogers. Class 10 (any variety), 1, Mr. D. Williams; 2, Miss Blodwen Davies; 3, Mrs. Deere. The judges were Messrs. G. Williams and J. Elsmore.

Settlement at Oulias, Llwydcoed. About six months have elapsed since the men employed at the Dullas Colliery, Llwydooed, terminated their engagements as the result of notices tendered twenty-four hours previously on account of the employment of alleged black- legs at the colliery. At that time it was never dreamt that' the action would lead to such strife as has been witnessed. The workmen are to be congratulated on the stand which they have made in order that consistency should be in vogue at the colliery. Meeting after meeting has been held, but without avail, but now when regrettable prophecies are being made that there will never be a restart, comes the welcome news that work is to be resumed at onoe. On Wednesday, Mr. C. B. Stanton met Mr. J. Bentham, the general manager, and we are given to understand that an amicable settlement has been arrived at, Mr. Bentham having given his promise tha.t alleged blacklegs shall not be reinstated.

Death in a Scratch. SIMPLE INJURIES THAT OFTEN HAVE SERIOUS RESULTS. Blood-poisoning, set up by a. simple scratch, recently led to the death of a night wa.tchma.n at Bolton, who scratched his hand with a. nail when breaking up an orange box. Such inci- dents as these, and they are by no means infre- quent, ought to make people realise the danger that ma.y lie even in the smallest flesh wound. Take a. simple illustration. When a dirty knife, a rusty needle, a splinter, or a thorn scratches the finger, the latter is inoculated with germs, of which the air about us is full. Directly these germa are introduced through the breach in the skin, a battle royal ensues between them and certain living crea- tures dwelling in our blood. Usually the invading germs are too strong for Nature's defences, and in a. few hours the fin- ger will become hot and throbbing. A little later the wound may exhibit a whitish appear- ance in the middle of the swelling, and we have what is known as a festering or poisoned finger. The inflammation set up by the poison may spread until the whole hand and arm are ren- dered useless. The only way to avoid such serious results is to cleanse the wound, however slight, and then apply Zam-Buk, which is a powerful antiseptic and germ-killer. Zam-Buk is a purely herbal preparation, and when applied to the broken skin is absorbed into the tissue, whence it ejects the germs that spread disease and inflam- mation. The flesh is thus soothed and purified, the wound made perfectly healthy, and all poison and cause of festering removed. Having done this, Zam-Buk then proceeds to heal the wound or sore with new healthy 6kin in quick, pain- less, and perfect manner. Zam-Buk must not be confused with mere ointments with which it has nothing in com- j' mon. Zam-Buk is a unique preparation, possess- ing. antIsaptie, soothing, and healing qualities j that are not to be found together in any ci- dinary preparation. It will repay you tenfold to] keej> a box gf Zam-BwJs ahvajr! naiwiv 1

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YNYSYBWL CHILDREN'S CYMANTA.—One of the most suc- cessful children's ringing -festivals held in con- nection with the Calvinistic Methodist churches of Abercynon and Ynysybwl took place on Monday at Jerusalem Chapel, Ynysybwl. The conductor was Mr. John E. Jones, Abercynon. The Rev. J. Jenkins; Noddfa, Mountain Ash, catechised the children at the afternoon service, over which Mr. J. Jenkins, Abercynon, presid- ed whilst Mr. D. T,- Jarmui, Ynyeybwl, cate- chised them at the evening me-eting. Qver which Mr. W. Rees, Ynysybwl, presided. -Tho follow- ing were the tunes sung"Gweddi" (prize- tune in 1308 festival, by Mr. D. T. Theophilus, A.C.V., Abercynon); "Ymlaen iuae Teyrnas Nefoedd," "Edrych ar Iesu," "Canu wnaf yr hanes rhyfedd," "Ymson Plant," "Iesu Grist a'r Plant," "Yr wyfJn ffrynd i'r Iesu," "Dowch yn ol," "Halehwia" (prize marchby D. T. Theophilus), "Mi; g-Jywsa'th dvner la-is," "Milwyr leuainc Iesu," ana "Clyweh yr Iesu'n galw," Recitations were gdveri by Miss Jones, Ynysybwl, and Messrs. J. Ll. and R. E. Jones, Abercynon; and solos were rendered, by Miss R. M. Jones, Abercynon, and Miss Jones. Ynys- ybwl and a duett by Miss Edwards and Mjss J. Elias. The acoompanists were Miss E. G. Edwards. Ynysybwl, and Mr W. T. Humphreys, Abercynon.

Brecon Chair Eisteddfod. econ Chair Eisteddfod, under the patron- age of the Mayor and Corporation, was held on Monday at the Market Hall. The president was Sir Francis Edwards, Bart., M.P.: con- ducts, Mr. Edward Thomas, J.P., Cardiff; and the secretary, Mr. Oelpax Watkins. The ad- judicators were:—Music, Mr. Henry Coward, Alus. Doc., Sheffield; Mr T. Gabriel, F.T.S.C.. Bargoed; and Mr. R. T. Heins, Brecon; liter- ature and elocution, the Rev. D. Eurof Walters, M.A., B.D., Merthyr, accompanists, Messrs. J. A. Burgoyne and R. W. Musk, Brecon. The president, Sir Francis Edwards, M.P., was escorted from the- Guildhall to the Eistedd- fod Pavilion by the Mayor and Corporation in state, representatives of the Chamber of Trade, Corporation officers and others, the banner of the ancient borough being carried at the head of the procession. The Eisteddfod song, "Gwlad y Delyn," was rendered in excellent style by Mr. Isaac T. Doughton, Ebbw Yale. The Rev, T. Gwyn Thomas, pastor of Gla- morgan-street Congregational Church, Brecon, recited original lines in Welsh, giving a hearty welcome to the President. ■ AWARDS. Juvenile Solo.—Mi-;s Gwen Smith, Ely, Car- diff. Cdntralto Solo.—Miss Gwladys Lewis, Beau- fort. Essay on "Sixteen Place-names in the Town and County of Brecon."—Mr, Edwin Davies, Brecon. Essay on "Oid Bromp.Mr. Edwin Dane:, Brecon. Englyn on "The Airship" ("Yr Awyrlong"). —Out of 28 competitors, the prize was awarded to the Rev. Llynfi Davies. Swansea. Junior Recitation. — Miss Hilda Rowlands, Brecon; special prize for second, Miss Kijde Messer, Cantoq, Cardiff. Senior Recitation, "The Reveille" (Bret Harte).—Miss Alice Hamer, Builth Wells. Junior Pianoforte Solo.—Miss Gwladys Da- vies, Waunarlwydd, Swansea.^ Juvenile Choral Competition, "March like the Victors" (Rogers).—The contesting choirs competed in the following order: Mount-street I Council School. Brecon" (conductor. Mr. R. j Thomas), Garndiffaith and District Temperance Juvenile Choristers (Mr. John Matthew?), Can- ion Juvenile ChoristefstMiss GWPnf]i:U1 d"l'h{; TI, I was), Talyboni Juveniles (Mr. A. N. Stanton). Merthyr Vale Juvenile Chcir (Mr. These?.? } Jvne?),Jb^ pdjud'Gator vy»he|ita|ui £ ly award- J ed the first prize to Canton Juvenile Choristers, the second prias going to Mount-street Council School, Brecon. Bass Solo.—Mr. Isaac T. Doughton, Ebbw Vale. Senior Pianoforte Solo.-I, Miss Sarah Rees, Mynyddhach, near Swansea; 2, Miss Anniaf Watts. Morri-ston. Soprano Solo.—Miss Winnie Rees, Canton, Cardiff. Mixed Choral Contest, "I was tossed by thci winds" (Paxil).-Four choirs competed in th4 following order: Brecon Choral Society (con- ductor, Mr. Rhys Jones), Beaufort Choral Society (Mr. Joseph Price), Builth Wells UnitecS Choir (Mr Isaac Davies), and Talgarth United Choir (Mr. D. L. Edwards).—The first prize was awarded to Builth Wells Choir, and the second to Brecon Choral Sooiety. Tenor Solo.—Mr. Watkin Phillips. Aberamatfj Special prize. Mr. David James, Beaufort,. Poem on "Heroism" of not less than 250 lines; prize, carved oak bardic chair, value £ 5* given by the president, Sir Francis Edwards. Bart., M.P.—Four compositions were remive4 three in Welsh and "one in English. The prizef was awarded to the Rev. J. Llynfi Davies, 1* Bay View, St. Thomas, Swansea. Reading Music at First Sight, four part's, old notation.—Eight quartettes cornpoted, and the prize was awarded to Messrs. E, Evans, Rhys Jones, Tom Morgan, and Bert Price, Brecon. Duett (tenor and bass).—1, ;Mer5.. David James and Richard Davies, Beaiifort. In the Chief Choral competition, we, test piece was Leon Paliard's "Tho Voice of the Torrent"; 1st prize, £30 and silver cup for bUt). oessful conductor; 2nd prize, ELO.-U-le compet- ing choirs sang in the following order: Aber- ■ dare Male Voice Party (conducy.;ed by Mr. D. Phillips); Pen gam and Fleur-de-lis Male Voice; Party (Mr. Edwin Jones); Beanfort Male Voice; Party (Mr Joseph Price); and Bargoed Male Voice Party (Mr. T. R. Lewis).—The adjudi. cator (Dr. Coward) said the real, fight in thisi competition was between AbercSa-re and Bar- goed, but taking things altogether he thought that by a very narrow margin, the first prize should go to the last choir that sang. The first prize, therefore, went to Bargoed Male Voice Party, and the seoondto Aberdare Male Voic-a Party.

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