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'1 aff and Cynon Miners' Meeting. w .The monthly meeting of the Taff and Cynon ji§tnct of Miners was held on Tuesday at the frolic Institute, Mountain Ash, tinder the residency of Councillor William Jones, Tre. P^rris. There were present:—Messrs. Lewis J*uliams (in the vice-chair), E. Morrell (agent), fa/111 Powell (secretary), and Alderman R. ryans in place of Mr. Peter Gardner, the |easttrer. Mr. John Picton, Penihiwceiber, |^Ve a report of the conference held at the ^^tminster Palace Hotel, London, at which South Wales delegates were advised to sign Agreement. He gave an excellent report t the proceedings, and paid a high tribute to Welsh delegates for the manner in which attended to their duties.—Alderman E. ttorrell also gave a report ol the same conference. Was reported that Mr. William Hopkins, the of the enginemen and stokers, had ad. 41smeetings of the surface-men at Mountain and Penrhiwceiber, andhad advised the n°t to sign thfc new agreement, but to *11 themselves of the opportunity of the day- contracfc» f°r the purpose of seeking to prove their position. This was felt by the Ij. rict not to be consistent with the arrange- which had been entered into between J?0 Enginemen and Stokers' Union and the tutlve of the Miners, in which it was agreed t no notices should bo given by either party thout first of all consulting the other side. 0 ^dvise the men to cease work now would'be t ^°lati°n of that agreement. The district believed that the surface-men should js"11 the agreement. It was reported that men and boys had been stopped at the Colliery, the owner stating that the place th°y worked did not pay. It was oht • SQPP<>rt them until such time as they ftjrainecI employment. The receipts for the day Counted to £ 20S.

cloud is said to hare a silver lining', bflt ]u the lining is tarnished. want what they want till they 0 > aod then they don't want it. feivin help people is to refrain from g them advioe. ■Jon the capsizing of a canoe, William J>oat f "lto the Ribble at Preston, and a which a lad named Hugh Waribg a rescue also capsized. To save 'brthrowning lads Sam Thompson, Preston 'di End's former famous centre-forward, .itten ,ln> and held the boys up until other l88 m-

i J MOUNTAIN ASH. Yotr can search round the whole world, but can- not beat our prices.—IDRIS EYNON. Miskin Supply Stores. IN THE COMMONS.—Mr. John Picton, whilst in London (through the kindness of Mr. Edgar Jones, M.P. for Merthyr Borough) had the privilege of being for three and a half hours in the gallery in the House of Commons, and hearing speeches on the Veto, by Mr. A. Birrell (Chief Secretary for Ireland), Mr. A. J. Balfour, Lord Hugh Cecil, Mr. Ramsay Macdonald, and others. Mr. Picton also had an interview with Mr. Mat. Keating, M.P. for South Kilkenny, an old Mountain Ash boy. MINERS' MEETING.—A mass meeting of Messrs. Nixons' Cwm Cynon Colliery workmen was held at the Nixon's Hall, on Monday even- ing, Mr. Thomas Morgan presiding. The hall was crowded. A report of the district meeting was given by Mr. Lemuel Cobley, delegate, and of the Cardiff conference by Mr. John Picton. Both delegates were accorded a vote of thanks for their reports. The election of district delegate for the ensuing three months resulted in Mr. Thomas Lewis, Park-street, being selected. After some discussion Mr. John Picton was appointed vice-chairman. CATHOLIC YOUNG MEN'S SOCIETY.—On Thurs- day evening last a billiard match was played between the members of the Catholic Young I Men's Society, Cardiff, and the Mountain Ash < Y.M.S. The match proved very interesting, remarkable skill being shown by players on both sides. Eventually success favoured Moun- tain Ash. The members afterwards played several gameS of whist and were also entertained by songs by Rev. Father Irvine, Mr. Keane (Cardiff), and Miss S. Gleeson (Mountain Ash). | Mr. Turnbull, president of the Cardiff Y.M.S., I thanked the members of the Mountain Ash Y.M.S. for the very enjoyable evening they had spent. COMPLIMENTARY SMOKER.—On Tuesday even- ing, at the Volunteer Band Institute, a smoker was held in honour of Mr. Goodkin, manager of the skating rink, who is about to leave the dis- trict for America. Mr. F. Allen occupied the chair. Songs were given by Messrs. F. Mogg, H. Morgan, Moses Jenkins, J. Vaughan, Joe James, F. Allen and Wm. Evans (comedian), Messrs E. and J. Hardiman gave a very good account of themselves on the trumpet and euphonium. The accompanists were Messrs. Geo. Asplin, H. Thomas and W. Greenwood. Complimentary speeches were made by the chairman, and Messrs. D. Howells, H. Sparey, and Steward. BILLIARD TOURNAMENT.—Last week a billiard tournament took place at the Institute. Final positions:—Davies, Clydach Vale, played 6, won 6; Millwood, Mountain Ash, played 6, won 5, lost 1 Ball, Pontypridd, played 6, won 3, lost 3; Mackintosh, Merthyr, played 6, won 3, lost 3"; German, Pontypridd, played 6, won 2, lost 4; Chamberlain, Merthyr, played 6, won 1, lost 5; Connelly, Treorchy, played 6, won 1, lost 5; cup winner, C. Davies, received 165; runner-up, T. SJillwood, scratch; winner gold medal, J. Ball, scratch. After the tournament a match was played between Millwood and Davies, for a trophy worth £20. Davies received 330 in 1500. Both played carefully, but, unfortunately, the match had to come to a very unsatisfactory end owing to closing time with scores at follows :—Davies. 1450 MiJI. wood, 1342. EVENING SCHOOL SOCIAL.—On Friday evening last a very pleasant time was spent by the students and teachers of the Caegarw Evening Continuation School, when the session was brought to a close with a supper and enter- tainment. Abour 40 attended. A miscellaneous programme followed, which included songs, solos, etc., and selections on various musical instruments. The feature of the evening was the contribution by Mr. T. Roberts and his able accompanist, Mr. T. Morgan. Mr. Roberts. had ingeniously contrived a set of musical bottles, and the skillful performance on these charmed the audience. Selections on a set of bells also brought forth rounds of applause. An amusing competition, demanding skill and judgment, was won by Master W. Falder. Master David Davies lent a. gramaphone and Mr. J. Landeg his tonophone, an instrument which is an improvement on the gramaphone. Some of the selections were remarkably fine and delighted the company. TENNIS CLUB.—The annual ball of the Tennis Club was held at the Duffryn Hotel, on Friday evening last. About 70 couples occupied the floor. Dancing commenced at 8.30 and was kept up with a swing until 2.30. Mil. Fred Roberts, Cardiff, supplied the orchestra. The M.C.'a were Mr. R. Dowdeswell and Capt. G. A. Evans. The following were amongs those present:—Misses P. Evans, K. Evans, B. David, G. Lewis, A. Eynon, J. Rowlands, J. Davies Jones, G. Howells, G. Jones, Chubb, N. Thomas, Morris, D. Morgan, K. Richards, M. Evans, E. Hannah, N. Lewis, D. Lewis, M. Jones, J. Long, E. Long; Mesdames Atkins, Eynon" W. G. Thomas, T. James, Leyshon, Jenkins, Williams; Dm. F. O'Mahoney, L. Williams, M'Carthy, and Pring; Messrs Jardine, T: Farr, A. Jenkins, A. Evans, W. Evans, O. Williams, R. Williams, Pegle, Owen, C. Thomas, D. Lloyd Davies, W. Morgan, W. Evans, I. Williams, W. Heppell, G. Parry, E. Rees, C. Thomas, B. Roberts, Johns, A. Evans, A. James, E. James, W. G. Thomas, Ted James, Leyshon, W. Jenkins, R. Dowdeswell and Capt. G. A. Evans. LECTURE.—A very interesting lecture was given at the Workmen's Institute last Thursday evening, by Dr. Lynn Thomas, of Cardiff, on The Work of the Red Cross Society." Lady Aberdare, who presided, spoke in glowing terms of the work done in outher counties by the Red Cross Society, under the presidency of Lady Plymouth and Lady Llewellyn. Her ladyship, thought that nowhere was the sooiety needed more urgently than in Glamorganshire, where there was such a large area and scope for the volunteer workers in rendering first-aid to those meeting with accidents whilst following their employment in the collieries. She was pleased to. associate herself with such a useful and much-needed work, and trusted that all who possibly could do so would attend the. classes and take certificates for rendering first-aid^ Her ladyship, in introducing Dr. Lynn Thomaa said it gave her great pleasure to do so, and thanked Dr. Thomas for coming to further the Red Cross Society in Mountain Ash. Dr. Lynn Thomas, who was accompanied by Mrs. Thomas, was wall received. He said it gave him very gerat pleasure to see such a large number of people. Some very interesting pictures were shown, which he explained, illustrating his lecture on the work which he was most anxious to furth.1) in rendering first-aid to the soldiers in time of war. Mr. Thomas then went on to explain that in the South African war more than half the soldiers who perished died not through bullet wounds, as would be generally supposed, but through inattention. Lord Aber- dare proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Dr. Thomas for his lecture, and reminded the audience of the debt they were all under to Mr. Thomas for his great and valuable services in South Africa to his fellow-countrymen. He was one of the first of our doctors to volun. teer for the front. Colonel M. Morgan seconded the vote of thanks and Capt. F. N. Gray sup- ported. The latter said he trutsed that all who could do so would give her Ladyship all the help ahey could to further the cause of the society in Mountain Ash. A few very amusing pictures terminated a pleasant evening.

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f Mountain Ash District Council, —- SUNDAY CONCERTS. OUGHT THEY TO BE PREVENTED? The ordinary meeting of the Mountain Ash District Council was held on Tuesday, under the presidency of Mr. W. Millar. The members present were:—Messrs. D. Rogers, Wm. Evans, Griffith Evans, Evan Morris, Geo. Hall, Thos. Jones. Wm. Davies J. Bruce Jones, Wm. Lamburn, Rev. E. V. Tidman and Mr. Silas Williams; with Messrs. H. P. Linton (Clerk), F. Stock (Accountant), and v Thomas (Surveyor). On the motion of Mr. D. Rogers, seconded by Mr. Thomas Jones, it was decided to hold a special meeting to consider the question of the water rates. A letter was read from a Mr; Morgan, in reference to Stoney Hill, Abercynon. The writer pointed out that his client was prepared to go on with the agreement on the terms con- tained therein—that no private improvement charges be made in respect of Stoney Hill after the new passage had been made.—On the motion of Mr. Bruce Jones, .seconded by Mr. William Evans, it was decided to send a copy of the letter to the Abercynon Chamber of Trade. The Clerk of the Glamorgan County Council wrote urging the Council to provide a small-pox hospital. Mr. W. Lamburn: We are taking steps as fast as we possibly can. Upon the suggestion of the Clerk, it was decided to relpy that the Council were already moving in the matter. SUNDAY CONCERTS. The Clerk reported upon the Theatres Act, 1843, and the Sunday Observance Act, 1781. Mr. Linton pointed out that there was a heavy penalty for holding sacred concerts on Sunday, at which a charge was made for admission. In the subsequent discussion it was pointed out by 6ome of the members that it was the rule at such concerts to make silver collections. —The Chairman said that whatever methods were adopted for securing payment for admission the fact remained that they were arranged for the purpose of making money. They ought to be stopped.—Mr. George Hall said that these concerts were arranged in the chapels, at which silver collections were made. Were they going to put a stop to these ?—Rev. E. V. Tidman: The only thing to do is to put nothing in the collection. They cannot send you out.—Mr. John Charles said that collections were made at the doors and if people refused to pay they would not bo admitted.—Mr. Silas Williams: How is it that these people run into these concerts ? Are there no good preachers at Mountain Ash ?—Mr. John Charles: They are held after the services.—Mr. William Lamburn called attention to the horse-play which was being carried on by young men in the streets of Mountain Ash, on Sunday evenings. He thought there should bo some attractions provided at the chapels for these young men. If churches were making complaints about the sacred concerts they ought to do something to improve matters.—Rev. E. V. Tidman: You do not expect the churches to compete with this silly nonsense, do you ?—Mr. Lamburn: No, but they should do something.—The Chairman We are going off the mark in discussing this matter.—Replying to Mr. Tidman, the Clerk said that the police would see that there was no infringment of the Act.—The matter was afterwards dropped. DECLARATION OF POfcLS. The Clerk reported that he was obliged to employ extra polling clerks at the recent Guardians and Council elections in the district. A motion confirming the action of the Clerk was carried. Mr. William Lamburn asked the Clerk, as Returning Officer, whether, on future occasions, it would be possible to have the results declared on the same night as the poll was taken.—The Clerk: I appeal to you, Mr. Lamburn, as a representative of Labour, would you like to work eighteen hours in a day ?—-Mr. Lamburn If we pay extra time.—The Clerk (interrupting): I do not want any extra pay.—Mr. Linton added that when they counted the following day they were more fresh for the work and got through it in half the time it would take up if they counted on the polling night.—Mr. Lambum: It is done everywhere else—The Clerk (heatedly): No it is not. It .is impossible to do it here. It you want it done, then all I say is, you must get someone else to do it for you.—Mr. Silas Williams said that he fully recognised the difficulty of counting the same night, but could they not have some of the results made known the same night. He was aware that some of the boxes did not arrive until 11 p.m.—The Clerk The law will not allow us to do that. We must not begin counting until all the ballot boxes are in the room. If we counted in the night we would be here until three o'clock the following morning.—Mr. Williams Davies asked if, when there was only one contest, the result could be made known on the night of the poll.—The Clerk replied in the affirmative. YNYSYBWL RECREATION GROUND. A further communication was read in respect of the proposed recreation ground at YnysybwL It transpired that the landlord desired to reserve the right of running railways over a portion of the ground.—Mr. Silas Williams remarked that the conditions were thoroughly bad, but they were better than nothing at all.—Mr. Bruce Jones said the owner was willing to compensate for any land used.—Mr. D. Rogers replied, and said that was not the point. Perhaps after the portion required for railways had been taken up the remaining portion would be of no use as a recreation ground. On the motion of Mr. William Davies it was decided to accept the terms.—Mr. Silas Williams afterwards moved that a fencing be placed around the ground. Ynysybwl, he said, was the only place now without a recreation ground.—Mr. Williams And Abercynon.—Mr. Williams: But you are going to have a bridge (laughter).—Mr. D. Rogera: What will the election cry of the Abercynon members be. when this bridge is completed ? (laughter).—Mr. J. Charles: Oh, they will still have Stoney Hill (renewed laughter) —Mr. William Evans And the children's park. —Mr. Williams' motion was unanimously agreed to.

PENRHIWCEBBER. BETHESDA.—On Monday evening, Mr. Bosher Aberdare, delivered an interesting reading of his own poem, entitled The Last Scenes in the Life of Jeeus Christ." at the Bethesda Baptist Church. The reading was illustrated with limelight views, and at intervals hymns bearing on the subject were sung. Councillor Thomas Jones presided, and there was a fairly good attendance. INQUEST.—An inquest was held upon the body of Thomas Thomas, Ty'r Felin, on Friday, before Mr. Rhys, coroner.—-Thomas Williams stated that deceased complained of not feeling well, as they were walking home from work, so they turned into No. 3, Glancynon-terrace, and Thomas died there, at 3 o'clock.—Dr. J. T Mahoney stated that death was due to heart failure, and a verdict was returned accordingly. The deceased was buried on Saturday last, at the Mountain Ash cemetery.

ABERCYNON. The MKRTHYR EDITION of the "Merthyr Ex- press" is on sale at Mrs. Richards, Newsagent, Station-street, every Friday morning. MRS. JARUEY'S WAXWORKS.—At the Work- men's Hall, on Thursday evening, an exhibition was given by the Church workers of St. Donat's Church. The tableaux were excellent, and there was a. large attendance. During the evening songs were given by the girls, while a flag drill was performed by the boys. Mr. W. Williams recited the Charge of the Light Brigade," and Mr. Tom Dane sang a comic song. Mr. Frank Aust acted as the Yankee Showman. The manageress was Mrs. Avery, and the stewards were Messrs. Geo. Watkins, Thos. Thomas, Willie Webb, W. Cornish, W. John, Rich. Reed, G. Gillet, Evan Evans, Geo. Rowlands, Dd. Roberts, J. H. James, Dd. Evans, J. Smith, W. Hitchins and Capt. Ward. Assistance was rendered by Mrs. Dd. Ellis Jones, Miss Fannings, Miss Fisher, Miss James, Mrs. Lloyd, Mrs. Watkins, Mrs. A Way, Mr. E. W. Rees acted as secretary.. The drummers were Messrs. Chas. Webb and W. Williams, and the accompanists Messrs. Hull and J Lloyd. Mr. Frank Livsey gave several selections on the bugle.

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ABERCYNON POLICE COURT. THURSDAY.—Before Sir T. Marchant Williams (Stipendiary). TRANSFER OF LICENCE.—Mr. D. Rees, Ponty- pridd, applied for the temporary transfer of the licence of the Ynysyboeth Hotel from William Williams to J. Evans.—Granted. VARIOUS.—Fredk Bishop and Alfred White, Ynysybwl, were fined 7s. 6d. for not having lioenoos for their doge. Evan Phillips was summoned for allowing a dog to be at largo. The dog was found worrying sheep on the Myn- achdy Farm.—The dog was ordered to be de- stroyed, subject to the cumulative penalty of 20s. a day. Maud Dawkin, of Ynysybwl, was summoned for leaving & young child in a room without a fire guard.—P.S. Griffiths said the child was burnt, and the mother ad- mitted that there was no fire guard in the room.—The Stipendiary in imposing a fine of 20s. and oosts, said that fines for this kind of offence would be increased in future. The defendant was liable to a fine of £10 and costs. John Griffiths, Ynysybwl, was sum- moned for defiling a wall, and was fined 5s. Mary Thomas was summoned for using indecent language.—The case was adjourned for a month. Thomas Jones, Penrfuwceiber, for being drunk and disorderly in Wall-street, Tynte-town, was fined 10s. and: Jones made a long speech,1 urginsr that he was not drunk, and brought a doct< 's certificate to that effect. The doctor, however, was not present, and as it transpired that Jones had been in the polioe force the Stipendiary told him that he knew the doctor musf be present. ALLEGED ASSAULT.—Frederick Evans, Rich- ard Evans, and David Evans, were summoned for assaulting Mary Elizabeth Moore. Mr. W. Thomas appeared for the complainant, and Mr. Richard Jenkins (Messrs. Morgan, Bruce, Nicholas, and James) appeared for the defend- ants. When the case was called it transpired that Richard Evans, the father had been served with the summons, and not David Evans, the son- This being remedied the case was proceeded with.—Mrs. Moore said that on Easter Tuesday she went from her home at Mountain Ash Pontypridd. On the way back, she carw cnt at Abercynon, and after calling ith at Hearbert-street, she and Mr. and Alr-v C-'ollins were coming up by the train. Onlr Collins caught it, however, and the tw-* -«rcnen were left behind. They decided to walk home, and a boy named Patteirson and a Mr. Grave walked with them. As they passed up the street, they heard some men in a house using vile language. Witness said, "Did you ever hear such language? If I had a stone, I would throw it through the win- dow at them." As soon as she said so, the three men m stocking feet ran after them, and beat them all unmercifully. She went to the police and they subsequently identified the de- fendants.—Cross-examined: The last train left at 12 o'clock. It was not half-past one when they passed defendant's house. She was not drunk. She did not fling stones at the window. She identified Richard and David as the ones who struck her — Ivor Patterson, who was with the complainant "TAlking up to Mountain Ash, corroborated, and spoke to the conversation he had had with defendants since.—Jennet Collins corroborated, as also did Robert Graves, who admitted that he had been drinking.—For the defence, David Evans swore that Mrs. Moore and her pjvrty were passing after one o'clock. He got up out of bed and heard them make use of vile language, and they threw stones tkrough the window. He went down to the door, and was attacked by the men who were outside. He never struck anyone.—Cross-exam- ined He did not see Patterson at his house.— Richard Evans, another defendant, corroborat- ed, and so did Frederick Evans, the other de- fendant.—The Stipendiary said that the case was perfectly clear; he believed the story of the complainant implicitly. It was a disgrace- ful assault.—Defendants were each fined £1 and costs, or one month.—Defendants attempt- ed to addxees the Bench, but were taken down below. DISMISSED.—John Lloyd was summoned to show cause, etc., by Cahterine Richards.—M<r. W. Thomaa for the applicant, and Mr. A. Prosser (Messnx C. and W. Kenshole, Aberdare) for the defendant.—The case was dismissed for want of corroboration. THEFT.—Albert Sully was charged with steal- ing a watch, the property of William Gardner. —Mary Gardner, Homertom-street, Tyntetown, said defendant was her nephew. On Sunday night, 3rd inst., her husband went to bed at nine o'clock. As he was going to bed, he asked where his watch was. She said, "It is upstairs, and be said, "No, it is not here." Defendant stayed in the house that night, and left next day, just before dinner. On Tuesday she saw defendant, and told him that the sooner he brought the watch back the better. The watch produced was tlve one lost.—Mary Penry said defendant came to her house and sold her the watch produoed for 2e. He said he had bought it at Pontypridd on Easter Monday for 5s. 6d.—P.C Williams gave evidence of the arrest.—Mrs. Gardner said she did not wish to press the charge against defendant, who was sent to prison for seven days. STEALING A HAMMER. — William Bett and William Bennett were charged with stealing a hammer, chisel, pincers, etc., the property of John Gibby.-David Hicks, Pentwynavemje, Tyntetown, said that on Saturday week he was on the main road, at Tynte, near two houses which were being built. When defendants came up to him, they said to him, "Why don't you go home?" and he went away. They went into the direction of the new houses, but he could not see whether they went in. He saw them twenty minutes later. Batt had some- thing under his coat.—Ellen Evans, Hebron- itfrraoe, Ynysyboeth, faw Bennett in the win- dow of the house that was being built.—John Gibby, Barry Dock, said he was building two houses at Ynysyboeth. On the Saturday in question, he took a parcel containing four locks into the house. Heleft it in the house about one o'clock, and fastened up the house. The paroeJ was missing on Monday morning. He also missed a number of tools, valued' in all about 26s—P.C. Evans having given evidence, defendants elected to be tried summarily, and called Alfred Edward Butt, brother of William Butt, who, however, had no evidence to give. —Defendants were sent to prison for twenty- 000 days. ALLEGED CRTTELTT. — John Edward Jenkins was summoned for persistent cruelty to his wife, Bridget Jenkins.—It transpired that the alleged cruelty took plaoe at Pontypridd, and complainant was told she must take a summons out at Pontypridd.

MOTHER SUMMONED FOR NEGLECT. HOUSE IN A FILTHY CONDITION. Anne Dally was summoned for neglecting heir child, Spencer Dally.—Mr. W. Thomas prose- cubed on behalf of the N.S.P.C., and said they were anxious to have the case sent for trial, in order that the defendant might be sent to an inebriates' home.—The Stipendiarv asked de- fendant if she would not go to a, home, but she refused to do Stipendiary asked: de- fendant if she would go to a home, but she refused to do so. — The evidence was then called. Mrs. Agnes Hill, Kingcroft, Mountain Ash, said she lived next door to defendant, and had known Mrs. Dally since last September. Since Christmas she had been drunk often. She had been drunk every day for the last five or six weeks. She had a child 2! years of age, named Spenoer Dally, whom she neglected. She had a. son named William, aged 18. Once, when he came home, he found! his mother sitting by the fire quite drunk, and the little child was orying. A month ago she saw & man go in about nine o'clock to defendant's house. He had a bottle in his hand, and he gave her some drink. He then wanted to leave, but Mrs. Dally said he should not, and they went upstairs. Mrs. Dally and the son of eighteen slept in the same room. After the Inspector called, she washed the child at the request of defendant's sister. The child was very dirty. On Saturday, the 2nd inst., defend- ant came to her house; she wafi drunk, and unfit to look after her child.—Mrs. Margaret Sophia Jenkins, King's Croft-street, another neighbour, said defendant had been drunk daily for the last six weeks. Her child was neglected. At the request cf Mrs. Dally, on the 23rd ult., she cleaned upstairs for her. The bed was filthy. At the request of Mrs. Cheyne and Mrs. Morgan, in March last, she went in and found the baby on the dresser, very dirty, and lying between two dogs.— Catherine Mary Beale, a lodger with the last witness, gave similar evidence, and so did Ethel Porey, who, up to last Christmas, lived next door to Mrs. Dally. Porey said defendant was continually drunk. She had been drunk for a week running. Witness had seen the child outside the house without shoes and stockings, the mother being too drunk to come out for him. The house was full of dogs. Witness had seen 16 or 18 dogs there, including some pups.—P.C. Osborne George spoke to visiting defendant's house on the 14th ult., soon after noon. Mrs. Dally was then very drunk, and was sitting in front of the fire. The child, who was running about, was very dirty, as also was the room. There were two dogs in the room, and no guard in front of the fire. He had gone there to see if defendant had a dog licence. She had no dog licence.—Mr. John Thomas, the Inspector of the N.S.P.C.C., said be had had the case under his observation since January, 1909. On 23rd ult, be visit- ed the house, in company with Dr. Arthur Jones, about 7 p.m. Mrs. Dally, her son William, and the little boy were there. De- fendant was not drunk, but smelt strongly of drink. They examined the child, who was suffering from bronchitis and whooping cough. Ho was not badly nourished, but was very dirty. The house was dirty, as also were the bedstead and bedding. The tick was abomin- ably filthy. Some new, clean clothing had been thrown over the bed. The bouse was not fit to live, in. On several occasions he had visited the house, and found defendant the worse for drink, but not incapable. He had seen the child later in the day, uadressed. De- fendant was goinn- from bad to worse, and neglected the child; in consequenoe of this neglect, the child was suffering unnecessarily.— Dr. Arthur T. Jones spoke to visiting defend- ant's house on the 23rd ult. The kitchen was very foul, and smelt of a poisonous atmosphere. The child, Spencer, was very dirty, and had not been bathed for a long time. The chikl was suffering £ fom acute bronchitis. His opin- ion was that Mrs. Dally was an habitual initiative or without proper attention. The J only chance for her was to get her into a home. Defendant was committed for trial at the forthcoming Assizes, the custody of the child to be given to the N.S.P.C.C. Defendant was admitted to bail in, two sureties of £5{) each.

¡ Refuge Assurance Co., Ltd. On Friday the annual meeting of the Aberdare Valley and Mountain Ash Districts agents of the Refuge Assurance Company was held at I Miles's Restaurant, Aberdare. Tea was pro- vided by the superintendents. Mr. W. Bell (Cardiff), inspector of the South Wales division took the chair. After two finely-rendered i violin solos by Mr. W. Carroll, Mr. Bell gave the budget" of the previous year. He stated, among other things, that the increase in premium j income of the company for the year was j £134,041 over the previous year. The claims paid in the year amounted to £1,131,380, making a total of £ 13,331,325" since the estab- lishment of the company. The total funds were now £6,838,618. He described the Refuge as being of one root, not having grafted on any branches. It had over three-and-a-half millions of policies now in force, insuring the sum of £46,000,000. K was at once the admiration of its friends and the consternation of its foes. He spoke of the good results attained in South W al and thanked the staffs for their loyal efforts in helping on the good work. He believed in giving praise where praise wa" He welcomed the new Insurance Act, as it made their business the stronger.—Mr. R. Castle, inspector, Cardiff, gave an address of encouragement to the staffs. Amongst other things, he reminded the men of what the Right Hon. Winston Churchill said: If I could, I would write the word' Insure' on every artisan's cottage' front, and on every business man's blotting pad, so that he could not get away from that duty."—Mr. John Holland, super- tntendent, Merthyr, gave an invigorating address urging the men. to work to help to make their funds up to £3,000,000 by the end of ln. ¡ Mr. J. W. Tinney, Aberdare, read 5, S-'Wl' on the necessity of ordinary branch mT-'&nce,' with its superior advantages to tho blic) and the excellence and wide-range of the Refuge tables which covered almost ever. phase of life assurance.—Messrs. Daniel Jones.; David Jones and A. Lewis, superintendents of the Aberdare Valley and Mountain Ash Districts, reviewed the work of the year in their own districts, which they hoped would be even improved upon during 1910. Presentations were made to successful agents in each district! for results :—Messrs- John Lloyd, Jonathan Griffiths, Rees Jones, David Rees, W. R. Winston, and William Llewellyn, in Aberdare district; and Messrs. E. T. Jones, Cole and Frank Stone, in Mountain Ash district. A walking stick was presented to Mr. T. P. Howells, late of Aberdare, who has been removed to an assistancy at Neath. Mr. Evan Jones, of j Trecynon, the oldest agent on Aberdare staff, j was presented with a token of the good feeling and respect of the staff at Aberdare. Mr. I Daniel Jones, superintendent, who made tho presentation, said he could do nothing that' would cause him to feel happier than to make the presentation of a purse containing a tangible recognition of their feeling to Mr. Evan Jones,! who had been as faithful as ever a man could be. ( He read letters which had been received earlier in the year from the inspectors at Cardiff, stating their pleasure in subscribing to so worthy a man as Mr. Evan Jones.—Mr. Evan Jones and other recipients of presentations briefly responded.—Songs were given by Mr. Gwilym Jones and Mr. E. T. James, and a violin sola by Master Willie Jones,

¡rREHAi-S:8! j LECTURE.—On Monday evening,fat Wesley Church, a highly-interesting lecture on Self- culture" was given by Mr. E. F. Kennard, of Cardiff University, to a fair attendance. Mr. j W. A. Davies presided. SPECIAL. MEETINGS.—Annual meetings were held at Saron Welsh Wesleyan Chapel, on Saturday evening, Sunday and Monday evening when the Rev. Richard Jones, Criccieth, and the Rev. J. E. Thomas, Treharris, preached telling sermons to fair congregations on each, day. SOCIAL.—On Saturday evening, at Bethania Vestry, a social was held in connection with the winding up for the season of the Young People's Mutual Improvement Society, Mr. D. Prosser, Thomwood, entertaining the members to tea. The tables were presided over by the following ladies:—Mrs. Evans (Brynglas), Mrs. Thomas (John-street), and Mrs. Thomas (Brynteg), assisted by Miss Jane Thomas, Miss Annie Thomas and others. Miss Mary Jones (Fox- street) and Migfl Edith Thomas (Bargoed- terrace), the secretary and treasurer respectively of the social, also assisted. Songs were given by Miss Minnie Francis and Mr. John Owen, accompanied by Miss P rite hard. Votes of thanks were accorded the Rev. J. P. Jones, the chairman of the society, to the vice-chairman, Mr. Hugh Roberts, to the accompanists, and all who had taken part during the session. Also to Mr. D. Prosser for his hospitality. ST. MATTHIAS' Easter Vestry was held on Thursday evening, in the Parish Hall. The Vicar (Rev. R. David) presided over a fair attendance. In his opening remarks on the Church's work during the past year, the I Vicar stated that, on the whole, fair progress i had been maintained. The number of teachers and scholars in the Sunday School showed an I increase, but he would like to see a further development of adult classes, especially for women. A new branch of the Church's work had been instituted in the Girls' Friendly Society, which had already done useful work among the young girls, and in which a keen interest was taken by all concerned. Four lectures had been given under the auspices of I the Church Defence League during the past session, and had proved both interesting and instructive. The executive committee—the ¡ cabinet of the church—had amply justified II' its existence, proving especially useful in regulating financial matters. He believed he I was correct in saying that this was the only I parish in the diocese which possessed such an institution. He also took that opportunity of welcoming the Rev. D. Morgan, who was recently appointed curate of the parish. He felt that in him the church had gained an earnest and zealous worker, a sentiment which was heartily endorsed by those present. There was a slight increase in the number of Easter communicants—220 Welsh and English at the Parish Church, and a total of 664 in the whole parish. The total contributions of the parish for the year amounted to £688. During the year the church had acquired half.an-acre of land from Col. Lockwood, as a vicarage site, on payment of half the legal expenses. The secretary read a statement of accounts, which showed receipts amounting to £148 9s. 9d., of which £127 18s. 5d. was the total of Sunday collections, and an expenditure of S120 13s. 3d. leaving a credit balance of f/l,7 16s. 6d. Liabili- ties now due, would, however, swallow up the greater part of this balance.—Mr.' Jackson reported that £242 had been raised during the past year towards reducing the debt on the Parish Hall, leaving a balance of about £300 still to be cleared. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mrs. Leigh for a donation of 6s. 5d. to this fund. The thanks of the Vestry were also conveyed to Mr. A. G. Durden, for his services in instituting a proper system of book-keeping for the various church accounts. The Vicar again nominated Capt. W. Dowdeswell as his warden, and Mr. Evan Morgan was unanimously re-appointed people's warden. Votes of thanks to the offioers, etc., of the church, and to the Vicar for presiding, brought a very interesting meeting to a close.

GODREAMAN. TEA.—-The annual tea at Hebron C.M. Church took place on Monday afternoon, when an unprecedented number attended. Are you looking? for anything? if 80, a Want Ad. in our columns will get it for yowk

< ABERCWMBOI. BETHLEHEM.—Last Friday evening a meeting of the Mutual Improvement Society was held, Mr. Wm. R. Griffiths presiding. Excellent papers were read by Mr. John Evans on Should Temperance be made a condition of Church membership ?" and by Mr. Meredith Evans on Is the Discipline of Christian Churches as it should be ?" F PouncAX.—A movement is afoot to promote the formation ? of a branch of the National League of Young Liberals, at Abercwmboi. The enthusisatic workers are sanguine of success, and they anticipate a strong organisation here in the near futme. The leaders of the move- ment are Messrs. Daniel J. Evans and John H. Davies, the chairman" a.nd agent respectively of the^local section of the Merthyr Borough Liberal Federation.

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Mr. Keir Hardie, M.P,, at I Cwmaman. THE PARTING OF: THE WAYS. AN ELECTION IN JUNE. j Mr. J. Keir Hardie, M.P., was the principal speaker at a social gathering of the Labour Party at Cwmaman on Monday night, arranged to celebrate his return to Parliament, At tho outset, he said that unless the Líber Putv showed more earnestness in 'the matter of Woman's Suffrage they "would get left. Th? movement was making developments of a. very surprising character, and he would not be as- tonished if, within two years from now, a Bill went through all its stages in Parliament, not with the unanimous consent of any particular party, bat with the approval of the leaders of all parties. Hie Mid-Glamorgan fight, continued Mr. Hardie, helped to emphasisa the fact that the parting of the wave was coming between Lib- eral and Labour representation. There had been a great deal of crowing in the Liberal camp over what was described as a great Lib- eral vieffory in that constituency, but of what did that victory consist? That the Liberals and the Tories qombined had been able to hold the seat by a comparatively small major- 11ty against a Labour candidate who was also a well-known Socialist. If anybody had^ reason to congratulate themselves, it was the Socialist and Labour Party, who, at the first time of asking, had polled six thousand votes. A statement made conoertiing Mid-Glamorgan —whioh had also a bearing upon Merthyr-was that the Liberals would not have opposed Mr. Hartshorn if he had been a Labour candidate. He did not believe it. It Mr. Hartshorn had been the mildest and meekest Labour candidal he would have been opposed just the same he was. When ''Mabon" first came out, the Liberals found him an opponent in Mr. F. L. Davis, and if they could have defeated "Mabon" they would have done so. In the • Gower Division the Labour Party bad to fight both Libsrai and Tory before Mr. John Wil- 5ams won the seat. In South Glamorgan also. with Mr. William Brace as member, the local Liberals did their best to get Mr. Leif Jones selected as candidate, and it was only when itie Liberal Whip stopped them from doing so—as he tried to do in the case of Mid-Glamorgan— that Mr. Brace was allowed a clear contest. Observing that the same thing was true of Wes: Monmouth, the speaker concluded that the plain fact was that neither Liberal nor Tory waa going to stand aside to make way for Lab- our until compelled to do so, and the moral was for them to keep the Labour machinery ii- good working order. In the course of 25 years' experience, lie h?»d seen a good deal in the way of political make- believe, but he did not think he had heard anything to equal the that was now going on in the Liberal Press about the attitude of the Government, to the House of Lords. But for the Irish Party, the Govern- ment would have turned tail and run awav from coming to ciosGo grips with the House of Lords. The rumours of compromise over the question meant that the House of Lords were going to oppose the first of the Veto resolu- tions, which took, away from them the power to deal with finance, and then the second reso- lution, which curtailed the power to interfere with other Bill?, was to be shelved until'a more -onYeWe.nt occasion. Th financial Veto reso- I'^tion would leave the position exactlv as n ■vas. It would not curtail in the slightest fegree the power possessed by the House of Lords. It was the second resolution that was of interest te the people.. The statement that the fate of the Budget rested with Mr. Redmond and the. Irish Party was, said the speaker, only half the truth. Mr. Redmond and his party had stated that they were prepared to vote for the Budget and carry it into law on certain conditions. Those conditions were that if the House of Lords re- fused to pass the Veto resolutions, the Govern- ment had either to force these resolutions through, or go to the King, and say the coun- try had returned a majority of 124 to break the power of the Houso of Lords. If the House of Lords refused to pass the same resolutions, the Government would say they were prepared to appeal to the country again; but if they got a majority in the new Parliament, the King would co-operate with them to compel the House of Lords to accept the will of the peo- ple. It was because the Liberal Government would not give that assurance that Mr. Red- mond and his party were refusing to pledge themselves to vote for the Budget. He (the speaker) wanted the responsibility to rest on the right shoulders, and if tho Budget was de- feated, the blame would. not be with the Irish Party, but with the Liberal Cabinet for not having the courage to carry out the mandate which the country gave them. He felt certain that a General Election would take place in June, if not before then, unless the Tories and Liberals came to some under- standing. He did not wish to hold his seat by the favour'of either the Liberal or Tory Party, and would maintain his freedom at all costs. If he could not be a free man inside the House of Commons, he would remain outside. If the electors tn his constituency were prepared to adopt another Labour candidate at the next election, he would cheerfully take the risk, and stand or fall by the result. He wanted ple to feel that it was war, and not politics. The miners of South Wales, the railway work- ers and working men generally, required to have their own party, their own political mach- inery, their own candidate, and they wanted to be able to return those whether they were opposed by Liberal or by Tory, or by both Lib- eral and Tory combined. There had been a great deal said about 'national sentiment and about Welsh Disestablishment, and other ques- tions of that kind; but if the people wanted to get national sentiment, they would not find it amongst the rich Liberals or rich Tories; they had to -get right down to the working classes.

CWMAMAN. NRBSRUO FUND.—The sum of t41 lis. 3d. was secured towards the District Nursing Fund, as a result of the recent performance of Rhys Lewis" (by Qymdeithas Daniel Owen. Aber- dare). RIFLE SHOOTING.—The defeat of the Cwm. aman Team by the Talbot Club, was fully avenged on Monday evening last, when the teams again met in a league contest, at the Cwmaman range. Curiously enough, the home- sters scored exactly the same number as their opponents did in the previous contest, viz., 364, while the Talbotites' score on this occasion was but 339. PHOTOGRAPHY.—0nv.Wednesday "evening week the Amateur Photographic Society met at the Public Institute. The syllabus and preliminary arrangements for next season were discussed and the operations of. the society are to be conducted on a far more elaborate basis. The following officers have been appointed for the ensuing season:—President, Mr. S. S. Thomas; vice- presidents, Messrs. James Williams, Wm. Llewellyn and Wm. Thomas; lantemist, Mr. James Ray, who witi be assisted by Mr. W. Webb; treasurer, Mr. Picton George; and secretary, Mr. Austin John. CHAMBER OF TRADE.—The monthly meeting was held on Thursday evening, at the Institute. Mr. C. Arthur Parr presided over a good atten- dance. Mr. J. H. Job, the secretary, read-a reply from the Great Western Railway Company stating that the delivery of passenger parcels could not be undertaken to Cwmaman at present. Disappointment was expressed at this reply. A pleasant function then took place, in the form of a presentation to Mr. J. Chamberlain for services rendered to the Chamber. The gift was a silver matchbox. Mr. J. H. Job handed it over, and referred to the recipients' activities on behalf of the Chamber. Complimentary speeches were also delivered by Messrs. George Parr, Isaac J. Evans, and W. J. McGilvray. Mr. Chamberlain responded: and thanked them haertfly for their gift.

Cwmbach Minister's Marriage. The marriage took place at Ebenezer Chapel, Bangor, on Tuesday last, of Miss May Williams, a. teacher engaged at St. Mary's Schools, Bangor, ind the Rev. R. Hugh Davies, B.A., pastor of Bryn Seion Welsh Congregational Church, Cwm- bach. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Williams, Arran Villas, Dolgelley, while bhe bridegroom is a native of Harlech, and prior to his acceptance of the pastorate at Cwmbach had a successful career as a student at Bala-Bangor Technological College, N. Wales. The wedding ceremony took place at 11 o'clock, in the presence of a large congregation. The officiating minister was the Rev. Ellis Jones (Cong.), Bangor, assisted by the Rev. LI. Morgan, Harlech, and Rev. S. Bowen, Beaumaris. The Rev. G. EmryB Morgan, B.A., B.D. (a former fellow-student of the bridegroom) was the best man- The bridesmaids, each of whom were prettily dressed, were Miss Elsie Williams, sister of the bride, and Miss M. L. Davies, sister of the bridegroom. After the ceremony the party repaired to Bryn Peria, Bangor. Here a sumptuous wedding feast had been prepared, at which a large number of friends and well- ( wishers assembled. Hosts of congratulations were showered upon the young couple, and congratulatory speeches were delivered by the Ellis Jones (Bangor), Rev. ] J. E. Williams (Pendref), Rev, L.1 Morganr (Harlech), Mr. W. E, Daniels (Bala-Bango. 1 College), and the Rev. W. Owen (missionary) Long life and happinessn were wished the ] young couple by numerous friends in other circles. Later in the day the happy couple [eft for Chester, where the honeymoon is being spent. Thev were the recipients of innumerable presents.

It is reported that Mr. Roosevelt has de- to stand for a third term of office. ( Sir Thomas Seiby Tancred died in St. It ^•eorge's Hospital early on Tuesday morning, dLo was found in a dying condition .1&e pre- I

-=- i r I Z:7 i • Wrti4 A Miss Peters (from. a Photograph). HER DAUGHTER Sadly Anaemic & Weak made well by Dr. Williams' Pink PiU$ I "Fragile from childhood and always con- sidered w-one whose hold on life was ncuc too.sure." That is how Mrs. Petel's,.wbose testimony of her own curc will be found on this page, spoke of her daughter Cissie, who, new a healthy young lady of nineteen, had for ¡ years been "fragile and always ailing." "As Cissie reached her teens said Mrs. Peters, her health became the greatest worry to us. We had the opinion of clever doctors and Cissie took a lot of medicines; but she was always tired and ill. As time went on she wasted away and suffered from acute back- aches and headaches. Doctors said that Cissie was bloodless, and told her to take exercise but the poor girl t hadn't energy enough for walking; besides she was troubled with breathlessness and palpitation. A specialist said that her heart was affected. Thcnweto^k Cissie toaLondon Hospital for treatment,, hut she became so weak that we feared we should lose her. She lingered along like this until about eighteen.. At that time I was cured by Dr. Williams' Pink Pills, and I decided to give some to Cissie. Before she had taken the second box of Pills all listlessness and languor had passed away, and soon she gaineda a splendid appetite. Sickness was absent and she gained flesh and colour. Her face steadily became plump and rosy, and the backaches and headaches were not so acute. In time she lost them. As she persevered with Dr. Williams' Pink Pills her blood became rich, and her heart steady; she had no more breath- lessness or 'stitches' in her side, and soon gained full health and strength. She is now the picture of health." Dr. Williams' Pink Pills cure by reason of their tonic action on weak-blood. Also,, they nialve new blood, rich and red, and fortify the nerves. Of dealers or direct, 2s.9d. for one box, or I3s.9d. for six, post tree from Dr. Williams' Medicine Co., 46, Holborn Viacduct, London. But you must have the Pills that cure—namely Dr. Williams' Pink Pills -logo""

CWMBACH. OPKN-AIR SERVICE.—The Rev. Joseph Ja pastor of Bethania Welsh Baptist Church, h commenced a series of open-air services, which are to be held in varoius parts of the villagt throughout the summer. OB=uAny.-Mn. Thomas, wife of Mr. John Thomas, Bridge-road, passed away on Fridaj afternoon, as also did Mrs. Edwards, wife ot Mr. Tom Edwards, Pit-place, and daughter oi the late Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Glanwern. The death of Mrs. Morsej Victoria-street, took pl on Saturday night.-

a—mm^—— Abetaman Public Institute, PRESENTATION OF ILLUMINATED ADDRESSES. la accordance with the resolution passed at annual meeting of members, a banquet wm given the oomnrrttee-men of the Aberaman Public* Library and Institute last Thursday evening. The object was to, mark the public't appreciation of wn-en and a half years' arduous and unstinted work on the part of the meq who have brought the movement to a s-ioaasia ful issue. A company of about eighty mem» bers, including their wives, sat at the excellent banquet prepared in the basement of the build.. ing. After the spread, a convivial meeting was lield at the Lesser Hall, at which Countiliqs Tom Bowen (the present chaaonan) preside^ In his opening address, he remarked that -t-her, had cause for eelf-congratulation in tJle exceb lent institution they now had in their mi It was a source of great benefit to the workings men and the members of th& committee, wha had. striven so hard to obtain it were worthy oi the highest praise. The opening pianoforte eolo, Scotch" Airs,* was then played by Mr. W. H. Burrows, anA Mr. Charles TRhomas sang "Cartref."—Mr. Edk ward Howells, Griffin Inn, delivered a speech. He remarked that he was one of the first pfroo moters of the movement, and acted as honorary secretary for the first eighteen months. AfLat that tixneba was obliged to ^relinquish hiq duties, and Sir. W W. Price (the present secret tary) took up the work and fulfilled his tastf faithfully up to the present. A more piospep* cfufi institution they could not wish for.. Mr. James Phillips, ex-chairman of the corfw mittee, said be was glact fo see that rhe servjOOá Of Mr. J. H. Powell (ion. treasurer) aad Air,, J. Martin (mechanic) were being appreciated. They had done a great deal in their respective .spheres to promote the Public Hall movement,; and had done their task with dignity and credit. The Rev. Morgan Powell, Nlimr of Abor:t aman, next delivered an appropriate address* lie was followed by Mr. Wm. Collier, who re4 marked that he was present at the first meet-5 ing held to promote the Public Hall dovemenJi at Aberaman. They could well be proud 01 their institution, for it kept their young ment from attending places of evil influsnoe. He Stood one night outside the Institute, and eount* ed no fewer than 200 coming out from tjiS vaxious rooms. That proved the utility ckf-t-lieig building beyond all argument. Mr. W. H. Williams eang- .'The Lads of ilia Young Brigade," and Madam Wlliuuns, Curreoo street (formerlv of North Wales), rendei e*| ''Pwv fel mam-?o in capital style. In res.:or^sa to loud calls, she obliged with an encure. The presentation of an address was ribea made to Mr. J. R. Powell, Danygrai^, A dare. Mr. W. W. Price (secretary) rsad the. address, and the Rev. H. P. Jenkins (Sarong formally handed it over. The latter stated that Mr. J. H. Powell was a sound business man, and in this respect he had been of great service to the people. It was a p.easure to him (that speaker) to present, on behalf of the committee*- this tribute to such an unostentatious warimr.- Mr. J. H. Powell responded, and said that his sole aim in undertaking the treasurersrnp was to serve the movement for the benefit of the communityt Some people in the locality, he re- gretted to say, had been airaid to advance money towards the Building: Fund," bJt. he had sufficient eonfiden- all along in tie people of Aberaman, and knew that the venture would come to a (successful issue. Tribute should be paid to the Cwmbach Co-op^ative Sooi, and to its secretary (Mr. Evan Jones), for the vahl, able assistance given to the Institute Commit- tee. Mr. Joseph Martin was also presented witB an illumina.ted address by Councillor Torn Bowen, who remarked that from his close z-cn- taot with Mr. Martin for several years, he was' able to speak of him as one who was ever ready to oiler assistance and advice,—Mr. Martin, ia the oourse of a lengthy address, paid a high, tribute to the clerk of the works, the secretary, chairmen, and the oommK-teo in general. Her said he was always prepared to assist in iocai1 public movements, and lie,, in ccnj unction with another perron in the room tha" night, suocefxl-; ed in establishing technical classes in the placed which subsequently fell through owing Jo lack of support. He hoped, however, they. woraUl be resuscitated in the future. Mr. Charles Thomas sang "Bugsil ixafed yi Dwm," and Madam Williams again great!JJ? pleased with her pathetic rendering of the sokv- ''Waiting."—A hearty vote of thanks was ac- I jorded the artistes, on the proposition of Mr.) Williams, seconded by Mr. W W Price.—Mr. J. Martin moved a vote of thanks to the Chaii^. man, which was seconded by Mr. J- H. Powel £ j^

Inspection of Territorials I' at Mountain Ash and Aberdare. On Thursday General Francis Lloyd, Officer Commanding the Welsh Division of the Terri- torial Army, inspected the quarters, books, etc., of the detachments at Aberdare and Mountain Ash. At 11.30 General Lloyd. who was accompanied by Major East, Chief Staff Officer, CoL A. P. James, Officer Commanding the Battalion, Captain and Adjutant J. C. Field Richards and Captain T. E. Malyon, motored up to Mountain Ash, and arrived at the Drill Hall, where they were received by 0oL M. Morgan, Captains F. N. Gray and G. A. tUI and Col.-Sergt.-Instractor Stephens. They inspected the Drill Hall with which í Genera) Lloyd expressed himself very pleased, after which an inspection of books, etc., took place, General Lloyd and his staff subsequently motoring to Aberdare, the general being very well satisfied with all he saw. They reached Aberdare at noon, and at the Armoury were received by Major W. D. Phillips, Officer Commanding the Detachment, Lieut. R. D. Williams and Col.-Sergt.-Instructor H. Phelps. Genera! Lloyd complimented Major Phillips and his officers, but expressed his regret that Aberdare had no Drill Hall. The work, he pointed out, waecondooted under great difficulty. The party then motored, via Llwydcoed, to Merthyr,