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ABERDARE. IS YOU HAVB DEFECTIVE EYESIGHT, consult the most experienced Eyesight Testing Expert in Mer- thyr Mr. HENRY M. LLOYD, Ophthalmic Optician and Chemist. Merthyr (opposite Market doors). SOCIAL.—On Thursday evening, a social was held at Salem Chapel, under the auspieca of of the Mehefin Tent of the I.O.R.. BILLIARDS.—At the Liberal Club on Monday evening, a billiard match took place between Mr. D. Rees, Cardiff, and Mr. Claude Faulkener, Mountain Ash, for 800 up. Rees received a Btart of 250, and won by the score of 800 to 645. The chief break was one of 97 by Faulk- ener. B.W.T.A.—On Wednesday evening, a public meeting was held in the Green-street Wesleyan Chapel, under the auspices of the British Women's Temperance Association, which was presided over by Mrs. W. Lloyd, the president of the Association. An address on Patriot- ism was delivered by Mrs. Agnes Slack, who described her visits to different parts of the British Empire. CYMRODORION Socirry.-The Committee of this Society met on Tuesday evening, the Rev. J. R. Dewi Williams in the chair, in order to discuss the general policy of the Society and the work for the forthcoming year. It was resolved to write the Education Committe asking them to grant scholarships for the Welsh Summer School to teachers. It was also decided to consult the Aberdare Branch of the N.U.T. with reference to arranging a united demonstration of children on St. David's Day. It was resolved to write Mr. P. D. Thomas, the Secretary of the Evening Schools Committee, urging that Committee to arrange a series of classes in Welsh in various centres in connection with the Evening Schools and Evening Construction Classes. The Pom- -oittee then decided to join the teachers' rain hies during the summer to Uety Tumor and Ponteynon Gwraynys-y-Mountain and the Finger Post; 6!a?tell Nos and Cam Eiddyll, and the Sources of tii," Dar and Lluestai Llwydion. -It was also arranged to have a couple of outings on Thursday afternoons. These will be to Aberper- irwue and Cwrngwrach, and to Llanwono and Mynachty. The programme for the forthcoming winter was also drafted, subject to a final revision after the gentlemen a&ked to read papers, &c., bave been communicated. with.

EVERLASTING. There are some cyclists who never geem to have a new machine, but ride the same bicycle year after year. "My word, that machine must be a good one; is it going to last for evei-t" is a remark which has frequently been addressed to Mr. W. S. Park- ingson, of Greaves Road, Dewsbury. Mr. Parkingson bought a second-hand Centaur bi- cycle twelve years ago, and soon found that he had got hold of a good thing-so good, in- deed. that he still ridee it. As he weighs thir- teen stone, and has ridden over forty thousand miles on this machine without any trouble, one can understand that there is something in bi3 statement that to him "the name Centaur means the very best of everything in cycling." Centaur cycles may be seen at MR. J LEWIS'S, 355, High Street, Penydarren, Merthyr Tydfil.

I Aberdare and ,Electric Lighting. I TENDERS FOR THE STATION. On Tuesday a special meeting of the Aberdare District Council was held, when a further step was taken in reference to the electric lighting of the towu. It will be recalled that some four years ago the District Council went in for a Parliamentary Bill to carry out a scheme for an electric tramway service through the town, the erection of a refute destructor, and the widening of the streets. The tramway scheme was struck out of the Bill, bnt the other things were allowed. The Council proceeded with the street widening, including the construction of a now road from Aberaman to Cwmaman, which was opened last year. They also a month ago let the contract for the refuse destructor. Having failed to obtain r the tramway scheme, which it was intended to work from the refuse destructor, the Council some twelve months ago made application for a pro- visional order for the electric lighting of the centre of the town, the power to be supplied by boilers in connection with the refuse destructor which will be erected on a portion of the old Gadlys Estate, where the Gadlys ironworks once stood. This was obtained, and on Tuesday the Council met under the presidency of Mr. T. Lewis, J.P., to consider the tenders for the erection of the building and installation. Three tenders were received for the erection of the building, the tender of Mr. D. Tyssul Davies, Aberdare, for £ 1,085, being accepted. There were eighteen tenders for the erection of the generating plant, the tender of the Lancashire Dynamo and Motor Co., for £3,312, being accepted. For the batteries, nine tenders were received but the acceptance in this ease was left in the hands of Mr. Sellons, the electrical expert, be to select the best contract for maintenance. There were seven tenders for the cables, and the tender of the Callender Cable and Construction Co., for 28,247, was accepted. «.

Orchestral Concert at Aberdare. On Thursday evening, as briefly reported in our last issue, the W. J. Evans' Orchestra gave their third annual concert, which was well attended by a very appreciative audience. The surplus pro- ceeds from this concert are to be devoted towards furthering the musical edncation of Master Brinley Lewis, Aberaman, who has shown pro- mise of becoming a very efficient French horn player, if placed under good tuition. The society are to be warmly commended for their efforts in furthering the interests of orchestral music in Wales, which at present is not in a very flourishing condition. The voeajist engaged for the occasion was Miss Blodwen Lloyd, who made her debut before an Aberdare audience. She contributed three items to the programme, Solveig" (Greig), Oh! that we two were Maying "(Nevin), and the celebrated scena, "Softly sighs," by Carl von Weber. She is a singer of great promise, possessing a very flexible voice of great range and power. Master Brinley Lewis gave a very good rendering of Godard's Angels guard thee" on the French horn. His playing of this excerpt showed great promise of future efficiency, although his intonation was once or twice a little skaky. In time, and with assiduous practice, he will undoubtedly develope into a fine player on this difficult orchestral instrument. Mr. J. E. R. Teague, of Cheltenham, contri- buted two items on the 'cello, which were rapturously received by the audience. Hit, playing displayed to the full his mastery over the technique of this beautiful instru- ment. Another debutante was a young pianist in the person of Miss Phyllis Jones, of Car- diff, who played Mendelssohn's concerto No. 1 in G minor. She gave a good rendering of this beautiful and interesting composition, and the encore she obtained was well deserved. She responded with the Hunting Song," from Men- delssohn's Songs without words." The orches- tral items were as follows:—" Suite Espagnole (Lacome) in three numbers, descriptive of Spanish' life and scones "Czardas No. 2" (Michiels) a very beautiful and dainty Hungarian dance; overture to the "Bartered Bride" (Smetana) "Humoreske op 101 (Dvorak) which received a very clever reading on the part of the conductor March, Des Ftits Mat'lots (Louis Gaune) a very spirited march which was received with great applause. The chief orchestral item was the production of the Ballet Egyptieh (Luigini). This suit, four numbers of which were played, is a striking com- position which reproduces the warmth and colour- ing of the East; and the rendering which the orchestra gave of each number showed the great progress which the society has made since the last annual concert. Of the conductor nothing need be said but that he continues to give original and interesting readings of the compositions which are played by the orchestra. The leader of the orchestra was Mr, Arthur Angle, of Cardiff, which is tantamount to saying that the work was efficiently done. Amongst other orchestral players of note present in the band were Mr. J. Duys, of Bath, Mr. C. Winterbottom, London, Mr. Whit- aker, Swansea, Messrs. Teague, Cheltenham, Gondman, Swansea, Paul Draper, Penaith, and Ralph Livsey, Merthyr. The arrangements for the concert wer« in the hands of the hon. secretary Mr. Hugh Thomas, Elim Grove, an assiduous worker to whom much of the success was due, assisted by the committee, amongst the most prominent of which were Mr. David Jones, Mr. James Minetb (senior), and Mr. J. Arkite Phillips. During the evening, Mr. Angle explained that he had great pleasure on behalf of the W. T. Evans Orchestra of asking Mr. Evans to accept from the members of the society as a small token of appreciation of his ser- vices to the society, the music cabinet which, was then placed before them on the stage. He dilated on the services which Mr. Evans had rendered the town of Aberdare, and described him as one of the finest conductors in South Wales. Mr. W. T. Evans responded in a short speech which was characterized by much feeling as the whole affair had been kept a surprize until the last moment. The pianoforte accompaniments to the vocal items were played by Prof. Richard Howalla in bis usual efficient manner* [

ABERDARE DISTRICT-COUNCIL ANNUAL MEETING. MR. T, LEWIS ELECTED CHFAIRMAN. On Monday, the annual meeting of the Aber- dare District Council was held at the Town Hall, Coun. E. Stonelake was voted to the chair pro tern, There were also present. Couns. W. Thomas, T. Lewis, Lewis Noah Williams, D. P. Dav ies, David Davies, William Harper, Morgan John Harries, T. Walter Williams, Rees Llewellyn, J. Owen George, H. H. Evans, W. M. Hann, D Jackson Thomas, T. Bowcn, A. P. Jones, Illtyd Hopkins, W. Reey, Col. T. Phillips (clerk), Mr. IIv. Beddoe (deputy clerk), Mr. Owen Williams (surveyor), and Dr. M. J. Rees (Medical Officer of Health). On the motion of Mr. T. W. Williams, se- conded by Mr. R. Llewellyn, Mr. T. Lewis, the retirill vice-chairman, was unanimously elected chairman for the forthcoming year. --Mr. Lewis, on taking the chair, returned thanks for the unanimous way. in which he had been selected. They were ail, with the excep- tion of Mr. Eyam, old members, so he felt that ho would not have a difficult task in ruling over them during the forthcoming year, and he re- lied upon their support. Mr. L. N. Williams proposed the election of Mr. M. J. Harries to the vice-chair, remarking that by process of seniority he was entitled to it.—Mr. D. p. Davies seconded the motion.— Mr. M. J. Harries pointed out that he was not the senior. Both Messrs. T. W. Williams and D, Davies had prior claim, to his on the ground of seniority. It was pointed out, how- ever, that the rule for some time past had been for the chairman of the Finance Com- mittee to be promoted to the vice-chair, and a6 Mr. Harries was the chairman of the Finance Committee last year it was his turn to become vice-chairman of the council. — Mr. T W. Williams said that as far as he was concerned he waived any right which by seniority he might possess.—Mr. D. Davies also supported the appointment of Mr. Harries, which was carried unanimously, and Mr. Harries, in tak- ing the vice-chair, thanked them for the honour they had conferred upon him. It was no am- bition of his to go into the chair, but as it was their unanimous wish he had greaf pleasure in complying, and he would endeavour tu dis- charge the duties to the best of his ability. The Chairman then moved a vote of thanks to the retiring chairman, Coun. E. Stonelake. He said they had all been proud of the way he had presided over their meetings. He had been most, painstaking and attentive to the business of the Council. — The Vice-chairman seconded the motion, and said that Mr. Stone- lake had been most impartial in his ruling in the chair, and he could look back to his year of office with great pleasure. The resolution was unanimously carried with acclamation. Councillor Stonelake, in "esponding, said he was very pleased to have the privilege of pre- siding over that Council for the past year. Like every other chairman he had been natu- rally during the year brought into close touch with the work of the Council, and one fact that had imoressed itself on him was that although the Council had done much, much more still remained to be done which would be to the advantage of the residents. When he was ap- pointed to the chair a year ago, cne of the Cardiff papers honoured him with a leader, in the oourse of which they pointed out that a Socialist ha*1 been elected the chairman of that Council Apparently they thought that in elect- ing a Socialist the Council had elected a man with "a tile off" (laughter), and that they might, look out for squalls. During his year of office, however, they had not had a single squall (hear, hear). He did no* attribute that to his tact and ability, but he might point out that he liadj not been once called upon to strictly en- froce the standing orders. He had to thank every member of the Council for the assistance rhey had given him in carrying out his duties during the year. Passing on to deal with the work of the year, he pointed out that in the past they had been spending some JB500 every half year on private streets improvement, now they had doubled that, and the work would be accelerated accordingly. At the last Council meeting they signed the contract for the refuse destructor, ar.d he hoped that in twenty-four hours the contract for the electric lighting scheme would be also accepted. The new road to Cwmaman had also been completed, so that the year had been one of great importance. Future years would, however, be still more im- portant, and great works would have to be entered upon. He knew some of them differed from the rest as to the desirability of some of the schemes taken up, but once the Council had entered upon the work he knew that they all would do their best to carry out the works successfully (hear, hear). He again thanked every one of them for the assistance they had rendered him during the year (loud applause). With the exception of electing Mr. Stonelake, the retiring chairman, a member of all the committees of which Mr. John Harries, the new vioe chairman, was a member, and substituting the name of Mr. H. H, Evans for that of Mr. D. T. Davies, on all the committees of which the latter sat, and adding Messrs. R. Llewellyn and H. H. Evans to the Roads, Streets and Scavenging Committee, all the committees of the Council were re-elected for the year. On the question of the appointment of the Education Committee coming up, Mr. T. W. Williams asked the Clerk to explain the scheme. — The Clerk said he had not the scheme by him, but the Education Committee included the whole of the Council, and one lady. — A member said that. Mr. Hann resign- ed last year.—Mr. D. J. Thomas moved that the whole Council and Mrs. Davies be re-elect- ed.—The Clerk: You must move the whole Council first.—Mr. W Rees: Are we to un- derstand that Mr. Hann resigned last year?— Mr. Hann: I tried, but could not.—Mr. M. J. Harries: I understood that we might elect 19 'members of the Council.—Mr. R. Llewellyn moved that the whole Council be elected, and this was unanimously agreed upon.—Mr. D. J. Thomas then moved that Mrs. Rose Davies be elected as the lady member. That was in accordance with the wishes of the Trade and Labour Council, and she had proved a most attentive, and a very useful member of the Committee.—Mr. W. Rees seconded.—Mr. R. Llewellyn moved the election of Mrs. Richards, who had for several years proved a most useful member of the Committee.—This was second- ed by Mr. E. M Hann, but on being put to the meeting only six voted for Mrs. Richards, several remained neutral, and a unanimous vote was then recorded in favour of Mrs. Davies.

Aberdare League of Young Liberals. LIBERALISM AND LABOUR. On Tuesday evening, at the Liberal Club, Aberdare, Mr. W. J. Evans in the chair, Mr. D. W. Evans gave a very interesting address on Liberalism and its relation to Labour." Mr. Evans, in opening, spoke of the importance of such a subject in an idustrtial centre like Aberdare. It was, he said, such topics as this that needed threshing out, and deserved open discussion in the League. The nation to which we belonged had made, during the past ten or twelve years, most wonderful strides in com- merce and art, while untold victories had been made in science. The emancipation of man had brought about to a marked degree the liberty of thought and action. Liberalism ever grew with civilization, and the right of judgment with Liberalism. We should have been a generation or more advanced at present had we not been thwarted again and again by the Conservative Party when in power. As to a definition of Liberalism—it was his opinion that so wide a subject could never be confined or limited to one set phrase or definition. It it were defined now, it would vary a hundred years bence according to the advanced state of time, place, and civilization. The motto or method, however, would remain steadfast for all time, namely, Progress "—ever moving onward towards better and nobler things. It really endorsed all aspirations towards a better future, whilst making the very greatest effort to get there. The Conservative Party had often retarded this progress, but the Labour Party, and Liberalism, had always done the very best for true labour. Liberalism was the very best friend of the true working man, and as a rule he knew it. Liberalism was thoroughly democratic it included every kind of labour, and looked after the interests of the workmen. There were useful relations such as trades unions and societies of employers, which had materially helped in the keeping of peade. They had mutually assisted education. As to State interference, it was sometimes necessary. He referred to Mr. Lloyd George's interference in the railway strike last year. This should, however, only be resorted to as a last straw. It should be possible to arrange and settle disputes by conciliation boards and arbitration between the employer and employees. Even trades unions might become very autocratic and needed the aid of other than workmen to guard the interests of the workmen himself. Mr. Evans then referred to the world-wide acts of the Liberal Government during the past few years-the Compensation Act, Trades Disputes Act, Old Age Pension, Miners' Hours Act, Insurance, &c., &c. The lecturer then condemned the Socialistic policy, stating that it was altogether an economic fallacy." It misrepresented things, and distorted them, and required some strong influences to put the issue plain, clear, and straightforward. As Alderman Hughes once said, The Welsh miner is still a Nonconformist at heart."— Many members took part, making a very inter- esting discussion, and included the following :— Miss Evans, Messrs. G. Powell, W. J. Evans, C. V. Lewis, Jas Evans, W. R. Williams, H. Davies, J. M. Jones, &c. I

The city is to control the nation; Christianity must control the city, and it will.—Dr. Josiah Strong. Have a purpose in lifo, and, having luiu. such strength oi mind and muscle into your your work God 1 < r> ou.—Carlyle.

ABERDARE POLICE COURT. WRDNESDAY. Bofere the Stipendiary (Sir T. Merchant Williams), Messrs. D. W. Jones, L. N. Williams, Owen George, and Dr. Evan Jones. TRANSFER.—Mr. W. D. Phillips applied for the transfer of the license of the Red Cow Inn, Llwydcoed, from D. Jamea to Mrs. Lander, for- merly of the Welsh Harp, Aberdare.—Granted. WITHOUT A LICENSE.—P.C. Taylor said he saw the defendant on the 30th ult. He had a double- barrel Run in bis possession. Defendant told him that he had borrowed the gun to shoot crows with. — A fine of 5s. and costs was imposed. ARREARS. — Benjamin Vaughan was summoned for arrears, due the Merthyr Guardians, for the maintenance of his wife and two children.—Tha case was adjournod. AFTER 12 YEARS.—Thomas Jenkins was sum- moned by his wife, Sarah Jane Jenkins, for desertion —Complainant said they had been married 12 years. Her husband had been living away from her for the last six weeks. lIe had frequently threatened her, and gave her a black eye on one occasion. A very amusing dialogue ensued between the parties, in tho oourse of which much of the family history carna out. Eventually the Stipendiary called them to order, remarking that the comedy could not go on any longer. Complainant went on to say that her husband was a very jealous man, and frequently pointed to a photo of a woman which was <1m the wall in their house saying, "She ought to have been my wife." —The Bench made an order for 10:i. a week. Later on man and wife were seen having a friendly chat in a corner of the court, and the Stipendiary was heard to whisper. "They will make it up again before they leave." THEFT.—Frederick Lenman was charged with stealing a pair of boots. Daniel Jones, a clerk at the Co-operative Society, Penrhiwceiber, said that on Monday, defendant camo into the shop and went upstairs. In consequence of what he was told, he examined the shelf and found one pair of boots missing. They were worth 12s. 6d., the boots produced were the ones taken from the shop —Annie Annbury (12) said she saw the defendant walk out of the shop with the boots in his possess- ion.—Abraham Levinson, pawnbroker, said de- fendent visited his establishment and offered the boots in pledge.—P.S. Johl.8 gave evidence of arrest.—Defendant pleaded guilty and was sent to prison for six weeks. THEFT OF A WATCH.—William Davies was charged with stealing a silver watch, the property of Howell Taylor, Penrhiwceiber.—Taylor said defendant had been lodging with him for a fort- night. He missed the watch from his bedroom. It was worth J35 10s.—John Reas, an assistant to Mr. Fine, pawnbroker, said defendant came into the shop and offered a watch in pledge.—P.S. Johns spoke toarresting Davies, who, when charged at the Police Station, said, I have nothing to say."—In court defendant pleaded uilty, and was sent to prison for a month.

Aberdare Bankruptcy Court. MONDAY.—Before Mr. Rees Williams, Regist- rar. DAVIn BUFTON, BUILDER.—This debtor, who was represented by Mr. J. D. Thomas, attended his adjourned examination. Mr. W. R. Kdwatds, solicitor, Aberdare, appeared for certain cred- itors.—In repiy to the Official Receiver (Mr. Ellis Owen), the debtor said he adhered to what he had said at the previous examination, that he handed over two bills for £50 each, given him by Mr. Miles, to Mr. Gregor the same day as he signed the assignments for the draws for the houses he was erecting at Abernant. He was cross-examined on this point by Mr. Edwards, but adhered to bis story. He admitted, however, that he received a cheque for wages from Mr. Edwards on the undertaking that when he got JS40 from home he would let Mr. Edwards have that amount. When he got the £40, however, he did not hand it to Mr. Edwards, but used it to pay wages due. He had accounted forthejMOin his accounts. It was a part of the sum of JB300 entered in the account as money put by him into the business.—Ultimately, on the application of Mr. J. D. Thomas, the examination was closad.

HIRWAIN. A DECIDED SCCCKSS. — As a result of the recent performance of Rhys Lewis," by the Hirwain Dramatic Society, in aid of Mr. Evan Davies, Cynon-terrace, a nefct balance of nearly £28 was realised at and banded over to Mr. Davies. OBITDART.—On Friday morning last, the death occurred of Mrs. Mary Roach, Wind-street, at the age of 82 years. Deceased was an old inhabitant of the place, and had been in failing health for upwards of five years. Her remains were interred at Aberdare Cemetery on Monday afternoon last, the Rev. Father O'Reilly performing the buria rites. G.W.R. TKMPERANCK UNION.—The monthly meeting was held at the General Waiting Room on Sunday afternoon, and was very well attended. A song was given by Miss Mosely, recitation by Mr. D. Williams, and a recitation by Miss Davies. Messrs. W. Coleman and E. Jones (sec- retary) gave a report of the G.W.R. conference held at Cardiff on April 10th last, and following this a recitation was given by the Rev. T. G. Lee, Aberaman. Mr. Jones presided at the organ. LECTURE.—A lantern lecture was given at Taber- nacle Chapel on Thursday evening last in aid of Mr. Rees Jones, Manchester-place, who has been ailing for a long time. The lecturer was Mr. G. W. Hall, London (Mr. Pritchard Morgan's agent in the recent election campaign), and the chair was occupied by Mr. Thomas Jones, Bronwydd, while the lantern was manipulated by the Rev. R. Derfel Roberts. The subject of the lecture was My experiencee and impressions of the Far East." VISIT OK MISS MAGGIE BKVAN.—Hirwain was un Sunday and Monday, visited by Miss Maggie Sevan, Caerphilly, better known as the girl preacher." On Sunday afternoon Nebo (Cong.) Chapel was crowded to the door, several failing to get admission. Miss Be van held the audience spell-bound with her remarkable address upon Christ's first miracle. On Sunday evening she visited Mount Pleasant Eng. Cong. Chapel, which was also crowded, and she discoursed upon the words Take up thy bed and walk in a masterly fashion. On Monday evening Ramoth Baptist Chapel was filled long before the appointed time ot her arrival, and by 7.30 the building was packed, dozens failing to get admission. Miss Bevan was accompanied by Master Stanley Thomas, the famous boy preacher, who opened the meeting by reading a portion of the Scripturers, following in prayer. Miss Bevan than sang, in Welsh, one of Sankey's hymns "Oh to be nothing." She then gave an excellent address upon the words I am the way."

CWMBACH. ACCIDENT.—While following his employment a.s a pitman at the Letty-Shenkin Colleiry, Mr. David Jones sustained an injury to his head by a chain falling on him. I Y.P. SOCIETY.—Mr. Warriette Owen presided over a good attendance at Bethania Young People's Society, on Tuesday night. A paper was read by Mr. Edward Thomas, Cynon-street, on The Theology of Welsh Hymns." STATION APPROACH.—On Wednesday evening a public meeting was held at Ebenezer (C.M.) Vestry, for the purpose of furthering the project for obtaining a station and new road to Cwm- bach. The chair was occupied by Mr. Meth Davies. Mr. W. R. Morgan (solicitor) proposed that they ask the local authority to construct the footpath from the Ship and Castle Bridge to the site of the proposed G.W.R. station, and that this footpath form part of the new road contemplated.—The resolution was seconded and carried. Have you anything-to Sell? Advertise in our Want Columns, and it is as good "-8 sold.

CWMAMAN. AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY.—At the meeting of this society, on Friday evening last, a lantern lecture was delivered by Mr. Thomas H. Bolitho, on Bread and how we get it." There was a fair attendance of members. YOUNG LIBERALS LEAGUE.—On Tuesday evening the weekly meeting of this League was held, when Mr. John Lloyd presided. Mr. T. Lewis gave a report of the Swansea conference, for which he was cordially thanked. A paper was read by Miss M. E. Owen upon Woman's Suffrage." She dealt in a masterly manner with her subject, and advanced several reasons for granting the franchise to the fair sex. She repudiated the idea that women, by having the vote extended to them, would become less home-loving creatures, "for the vote did not prevent men being good workers, business men, and good citiezns. In the discussion which followed the following took part:—For, the Chairman and Messrs. Arthur Humphreys, D. J. Thomas, William Howells, T. T. Morris, Evan Thomas and Peter Peters; against, Messrs. Thomas C. Morgan, W. J. Oliver, Thos. Margan and Lewis J. Evans.

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South Wales and Mon. Temperance Association. QUARTERLY CONFERENCE AT CWMAMAN. On Wednesday the quarterly conference of the South Wales and Monmouthshire Temper- ance and Prohibitive Association was held at Moriah, Aman, Cwmaman. The Rev. Howell Parry, Llansamlet presided over the afternoon conference, as well as the meeting of the execu- tive committee. At the executive committee} the agent (Rev. Morris Morgan) presented his quarterly report, and votes of condolence were passed with the families of the Revs. T. Manuel, (Porth), Thos. Davies (Treherbert), and Mrs. Emma. Williams (Merthyr). A resolution was also passed congratulating the Rev. Canon Hicks on his appointment as Bishop of Lincoln. A resolution was passed calling upon the Members of Parliament to be in their places in the House of Commons to support the Government in their fight for the Budget, and the abolition of the Veto of the House of Lords. It was resolved to hold the next quarterly meetings of the executive and the conference at Kidwelly, on June 4th, and the annual meeting of the Associa- tion at Abcrystwyth, on October 4th and 5th. At the conference the Rev. Morgan Jenkins, Abercwmboi, read a paper on the Signs of the times in reference to Temperance, and their lessons," and dealt with the advance of public opinion in reference to total abstinence. This was followed by a discussion in which Mrs. W. H. Shaw (Swansea), E. Clements (Skewen) E. Rees (Llanelly), Rev. H. P. Jenkins (Aber- aman), Mrs. R. H. Miles (Aberdare), G. H. N Reddaway, and others took part, and a vote of thanks was accorded to Mr. Jenkins for his valuable paper. The Rev. T. Powell, Cwmdare, reported on the arrangements made for the Summer School, on temperance teaching, to be held at Swansea during the summer vacation. A vote of thanks to the Cwmaman committee for entertaining the delegates to luncheon and tea was passed. In the evening public meetings were held at various chapels in the village. At the English Baptist Chapel, Mrs. Shaw, of Swansea, and Mr. Reddaway, of Cardiff, spoke, and at the Methodist Chapel, the Rev. T. Morgan, Skewen, and the Rev. T. Powell, Cwmdare. At Saron, Aberaman, Revs. Howell Parry (Llansamlet), H. P. Jenkins (Saron, Aberaman), and Mr. E. Rees (Llanelly) were the speakers. At Aber- cmwboi, Mr. E. Clements, Skewen, was the speaker.

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Wedding at Pontypridd. EDWARDS—WILLIAMS. A very interesting wedding took place on Wednesday at Pontypridd, the contracting parties being the Rev. Joseph Edwards, B.A., the pastor of Bethel Baptist Chapel, Aber. ystwyth, and Miss Elizabeth Williame, the youngest daughter of Mr. D. Myrddin Williams, "Myrddinfa," Pontypridd. The marriage took place at Tabernacle Baptist Chapel, Pontypridd. Long before ten o'clock, the chapel was weU filled with friends of the contracting parties, and a few minutes before ten, the Rev. Joseph Edwards, accompanied by his brother, the Rev. J. Edwards, Porth, who acted as best man, took their seats in the chapel. A few minutes later Miss Williams, aocompanied by her father, Mr. D. Myrddin Williams, and her bridesmaids and trail bear- ers came in. The bride was given away by her father. She was charmingly dressed in cream fresh cloth, trimmed with pure Irish lace and fringe, with hat to match. The bridesmaids were Misses Nancy and Kattie Edwards, sisters of the bridegroom. They were attired in blue costumes and picture hats to match. The trail bearers were Miss Gladys Davies (niece of the bridegroom) and Miss Bronwen Williams (niece of the bride), who were daintily dressed in cream, and carried a basket of choiee exotic flowers. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. W. A. Williams, assisted by the Revs. Dr Harris, Treherbert, and R. D. Phillips, Cilfynydd. The address of the Rev. Dr. Harris, of Treherbert, at the closo of the ceremony in the church, was very im- pressive. The wedding guests afterwards adjourned to Myrddinfa, where the breakfast was partaken of, the hostess being Mrs. Chapman, of Swan- sea.—The Rev W. A. Williams proposed the toast of "The Bride and Bridegroom." He said that Mrs. Edwards was one of their own girls, and he felt certain that she was going to prove an ideal minister's wife. As to Mr. Ed. wards, he was a young man whom they all knew, and had proved himself to be a good student and, later, a good preacher.-The Rev. D. R. Phillips, following, said that he endorsed every word that bad already been said as to Mrs. 7dwards. He knew her well, and was sure she would prove a good minister's wife.— Mr. R. Lewis, Ynysybwl, Rev. loan Meredith, and Mr. Hughes, Treherbert also spoke.—Rev. J. Edwards responded.—Mr. Williams, Cardiff, proposed the toast of "The Bridesmaids," to which Mr. Edwards responded.—The happy pair then leit for Torquay. The bride's going- away dress waa of blue cloth and an artistic cloak of kimino cloth. Appended is a list of the guests:—Rev. and Mrs. R. D. Phillips, Cilfynydd; Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Harris, Treherbert; Mr. and Mrs. John Williams, Cardiff; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wil- liams, Cardiff; Miss G. Williams, Cardiff; Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, Nelson; Rev. and Mrs. W. A. Williams, Pontypridd; Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Chapman, Swansea; Mr. and Mrs. J. Perkins., Llandilo; Mr. and Mrs. S. Edwards, New- bridge; Mr. and Mrs. D. Edwards, Pontllan- fraith; Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Ferndale; Mr. and Mrs. Ellis, Ferndale; Mr. W. T. Davies, Pontypridd; Misses M. and K. Griffiths, Tony- pandy; Mr. D. T. Griffiths, Pontllanfraith; Mr. and Mrs. Broome, Titeharoa; Mr. and Mrs. D. Jam Treherbert; Mrs. Edwards, Caer'nant; Mr. and Mrs. E. Lewis, Ynysybwl; Rev. and Mrs. I. Meredith, Blaenavon; Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Hughes, Llantwit; Rev. and Mrs. S. G. Bowen, Brynoemaes (Pem.); Mr. T. J. Thomas, Brecon; Rev. and Mrs. W. R. Bowen, Maesteg; Mr. D. V. Davies, Porth; Mr. and Mrs. W. Curtis, Treorky; Mr. and Mrs. Parry, Traharris; Mrs. Powell, Ponty- pridd; Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Williams, Ponty- pridd; Mr. and Mrs. Julian, Pontypridd; Mr. and Mrs. R. Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Hancock, Mr. and Mrs. Richards, Mr. and Mrs. Maddox, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. W. LlovH Mr. and Mrs. W. Davies, Mr. and Mrs. E. Edwards, Mr. and Mrs. J. Lewis, Miss G. Ground, Pontypridd; Mr. D. M. Richards, Aberdare. THE PRESENTS. The following is a list of presentsBride- groom to Bride, gold bangle; Bride to Bride- groom, dressing case; Father of Bride, cheque, pianc, and household linen; Mr. and Mrs. T. Rhys Williams, Cefi- Park, tea and coffee ser- vice; Mrs. B. Williams, cruet stand; Mr. W. R. Williams, old family china; Councillor J. Perkins, Llandilo, cheque; Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Chapman, Swansea, drawing-room pedestal and plant; Mr. and Mrs. John Williams, Cardiff; Mr. Green, Cardiff, toilet set; Mr. and Mrs. T. Williams, Cardiff; 'cheese dish Agents and Officials of the Hearts of Oak Assurance Com- pany, address; Mr. H. P. Williams, Cardiff, black and white photos of the bride and bride- groom Mr. D. Myrddin Williams to Bride- froom, hall case; Mr. Edward Tread well, wansea, silver water jug; Miss Rachel Jones, Myrddinfa, set of trays; Mr. T. J. Thomas, Brecon, cheque; Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Lewis, Ynysybwl, silver fruit stand; Miss Gertrude Willis, Cardiff, afternoon tea oloth; Mrs. G. Gronow, silver vases; Mr. and Mrs. W. Da. vies, silver vases; Misses M. and K. Griffiths, Tonypandy, silver tray; Miss M. Powell, silver glove stretcher; Rev. W. A. and Mrs. Wil- liams, Pontypridd, silver fruit stand; Rev. D. and Mrs. Harris, Treharris, counterpane; Rev. loan and Mrs. Meredith, Blaenavon, silver butter dish; Mr. and Mrs. W. Lloyd, set of ornaments; Mr. and Mrs. W. Jones, Ynysy- bwl, mantle border; Mr. 'D. Thomas, Swansea, salt cellars; Miss Jennie Jones, Senghenydd, table centre and mats; Mr. J. Jones, Senghen- ydd, cheque; Mr. and Mrs. S. Edwards, New- bridge, Eiderdown quilt; Mr. and Mrs. E. Ed- wards, Pontypridd, cheque; Sunday School Class at Pontypridd, black and white photo; Messrs. Osborne and Clifford Chapman, Swan- sea, silver-backed, brush and comb; Mr. and Mrs. Ellis, Ferndale, jam dish; Mr. and Mrs. Daviee, Ferndale, cruet; Mr. and Mrs. Mad- docks, Pontypridd, caatorette; Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Trallwn, jam dish; Mr. Edwards, Plough Inn, Llandilo, cheque; Mr. D. T. Ed- wards, Porth, cheque; Mr. D. T. Griffiths, cheque; Miss Gladys Davies, Porth, sugar and cream stand; Mr. and Mrs. J. Williams, Car- diff, mahogany coal cabinet; Mr. and Mrs. M. Thomas, toilet set; Mr. and Mrs. R. Evans, bread fork; Capt. and Mrs. W. J. Broome, Treharris, rose bowl; Mr. and Mrs: Hancock, jam bowl; Mr. n. V. Davies, Perth, silver bowl; Mr. and Mrs. D. Edwards, Pontllan- fraith, silver egg stand; Mrs. C. Edwards, Aberystwyth, jam dish. THE BRIDE HONOURED. An interesting presentation took place at "Myrddi" Pontypridd, on Wednesday even- ing week, when the bride was the recipient of an addoess to mark the occasion of her mar- riage. Mr. D. Myrddin Edwards is district manager of the "Hearts of Oak" Assurance Co., Ltd., and Miss Williams has served the same Society in the capacity of secretary. The presentation was made oh behalf of the Com- pany's staff in the Pontypridd distriot. After luncheon had been partaken of; a meeting was held, presided over by Mr. William Garland, who spoke highly of Miss Williams's valuable services as secretary.—The Secretary of the Committee read the address, and Mr. Wm. Jones, Ynysybwl. then spoke and handed the address to Miss Williams.—Agents Beynon, Fowler, Lovely, Miles, and Assistants T. R. Williams, William Parry, and others spoke in 1fce same strain, and expressed goodwill and cong ratulatioris. -Miss Williams feelingly ac- knowledged the presentation, and said: "I do not think I can say very much this afternoon. My feelings do not permit me. I cannot hope to adequately express my gratitude for the kind way in which you show your appreciation of my service. To me it has been a pleasant task to serve the Company, for I have had the Mp and co-operation of all of you. The ad- dress will ever be a source of joy, because it will id ways remind me that mv services were sat's/aetory. It is exceedingly kind of you to bear nie such an excellent testimony. I desire to tender you all my heartfelt thanks, and wish you and the Company every suocess and prosperity; but to appreciate the efforts of its employers is a characteristic of the Hearts of Oak Assurance Company, and it should not find any difficulty in finding supporters eTer where." ♦

Aberaman Horse and Agricultural Show. What was formerly known as the Ataramut Horse Show has now blossomed into an Agricul- tural Society. Those who know the Show Ground and the facilities concerning the same will readily recognise the fact that this is an excellent place to hold an agricultural exhibition. By the kindness of the Powell Duffryn Company and Mr. E. M. Hann, the ground has again been secured, and everything points to a successful exhibition. Readers will notice from our advertisement col- umns that the show is held this year later than usual, viz., on Juno 20th. This change has been made to meet the requirements of the agricultural element. Excellent judges have been secured in the cattle and horse classes. After a great deal of correspondence the Secretary has recently re- ceived notifications from the Board of Trade and railway companies that the cheap travelling facilities at a special low rate will be granted to exhibitors in order to assist the Society. The hackney judge hails from Cheshire, whilst the heavy harness expert comes from Lancashire. The exhibitors will have all the assistance possible at the hands of the Show Committee, and every ton* venience will be placed at their disposal. The secretary, as in former years, will be Mr. Tour Rees, Broad Oak Inn, Aberaman, from whom schedules may be obtained.

The New Cornish Curative Spa. Although the familiar phrase, "Cornish Ri4 yiera," owes its existence and popularity to the initiative of the Great Western Railway, the "Delectable Duchy" has from time immemorial been associated with all that concerns the min. eral wealth of England, and for over a century has been famous for its unique climatic advan- tages. If certain well authenticated rumours are to be credited it is quite possible that be- fore long St. Ives will be the site of one of the world's most famous health resorts, while the Trenwith waters will surpass in oelebrity, those of Carlsbad, Homburg, Castein, Kreus-l nach, Bath or Harrogate. According to the re* ports of Sir W. Ramsay and Mr. Norman Whitehouse the radio-active waters of Tren- with surpass in many respects those discovered elsewhere, and those in the know are confidenti that the formation of the St. Ives Consolidated Mines, Ltd., and the British Radium Corpora^ tion, Ltd., will mark an epoch in the his tor* ofi Coraflvalfc

ABERCWMBOI. BETHLEHEM.—Special preaching services were held on Sunday and Monday, when splendid congregations attended. The officiating minia- ters were the Rev. D. Rhagfyr Jones, Treorchyj and the Rev. D. Davies, Llanharran. POLITICAL,—On Wednesday evening last a meeting was held at Bethlehem Vestry, when it was decided to form a local branch of the Young Liberals' Leaugue. Mr. Daniel J,1 Evans presided. The appointment of officials was deferred until the next meeting. ACCIDENT.—On Monday last, while Mn Daniel Arthur Davies, employed at Cwmnrol Colliery, Cwmaman, was assisting with the conveyor attached to the iron collier," in the Gellideg seam, a fall occurred. He waa severely crushed, and sustained a compound fracture of the lungs. -i MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY.-At tha) meeting of Bethlehem Mutual Improvement! Society, on Friday evening, Mr. Philip Reesi occupied the chair, and the meeting was opened] by Sir. Reso Davies. Papers were read by! Mrs. W. Eggleton, on Is the religions seiat what it should bo ?"; by Mr. Wm. Harrieiy on The claims of the Sunday School upon Church Members; and Mr. Tom Thomas, OD Our duty towards the Welsh language,

of TRECYNON. AMBULANCE.—The results of the oral exanv i nations in connection with the Trecynon Am- bulance Class are as followOpen: 1, divided between Messrs. T. R. Gain and J. B. Nicho- las; 3, Mr. R. Stanton. First Year: 1, Mr. W* T. Davies; 2, Mr. W. H. Davies; 3, Mr. E. J, Edwards. Second and Third Years: 1, Mr. J- Easton; 2, Mr. B. Lewis; 3, Mr. J. T. Jones, The adjudicator was Dr. Wilson, and the eeo- retarial duties were discharged by Mr. Jameg Berry.

A new post office is shortly to be erected in Llanelly at a cost of £ 10,000, the present premises being too small for the staff 06 over 60 officials. I Every hair-bneadth forward has been in the agony of some soul, and humanity has reached its vast achievement of good with hifwlina feet.-B&rtoi.

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