The Aberdare Leader

New Theatre Mountain Ash Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday— A Tremendous Triangle Triumph SLUMBERLAND! 'J I J A skreamii'g Keystone Komedy, also, a Two-Reel Tatem Cine Drama. Thursday, Friday and Saturday— An excellent photo*play featuring ELINO LINCOLN & CAR MEL MYERS I MIIiHT NO THE MAN 9th Epi o e "rHE AMERICAN GIRL NOTICE: "THE MOON CHILD will re start on JANUARY 20tb. Look cut for Charlie Cl, aptin in "SHOULDE ARMS ——— ¡ -W.m, I ^ITAIN AND THE JEWS." A LECTURE (h1 this subject will be delivered &XJNDAY, JANUARY 12th, at 6 p.m., at # ^,r»statfeJph»an Meeting Room, Thomas's Assembly'Rooms, 23 Cardiff Street, Aberdare. Speaker: Pttr. D. MORRISON, Bristol, N^^ORDIALLY INVITE YOU. T^LNLTY CHURCH, ABERDARE. *h-XT SUNDAY, JANUARY 12tb. j, Preacher: tv. E. L. MENDU6, B.A., Treforest. ^•^tces at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. INVITATION TO AUJ

CHILD BURNT TO DEATH. 4 ^Qni'0ry fatality occurred cm t}te ~?y morning (midnight), whe* Htirt >r months' old daughter of Mr. h 1 Benjamin Duvies. 1 Aber- Htruees, was burnt to death. I in n Mother, having placed t.lio child ^air in the kitchen, went up- the When ehe returned she found () had died from euffocatioa. bli RflB had been heard. It is that u spark from the tie ,the child'* clothing'. General lWJ! 3' extended to the berated "uts.

W£N WILL DRAPERY RE LOWER IN PHICEI ,'in>^e<ji''r^11^ to recent investigations '"Wl 0,'t 1 iv the Times" and the '°lq011 Chamber of Trade, we art1 'ow to expect Drapery to he Jl(w in prieo for many months. I)raladies who wish to obtain shrJ,TT^' at almost pre-War prices certainly visit the Victory fit the Bee Hive, Victoria Aberdare, to-morrow (Fri- l>(. ^'here numerous Bargains can 1 Wi, Gained in fashionable Furs, j T0 Coats, Millinery and Blouses, greater comfort, visit j Do^PPPulnr drapery Sale as early an' ^'e to-morrow.

MOUNTAIN ASH. u fi]Tr>i<r.re l" worth placinv DfVv- rnnvrtt ''on *or Teeth, painless extrae- sr>er.j ..Repairs and Remodelling rC A{a lallty. Dental Surgery (above, vi(U s) 40 Oxford Street (entrance, WhI*F'EC:TLY NATURAL — no; fit 's«tion but just O.K. Tetl Mae's 'rtriV!o an(1 finish in gents' toggery. nQr^^ SHOPPING event of primary is the Victory Bargain the Bee Ilive, Victoria (1,, Aberdare, to-morrow (Fi- (:Kr; ^cure some of the Bargains in Prv 00 Furs, Winter CoatR Milliti — (iv" Blouses offered at Half-Priro rUnvf,'ss- Visit the Bee Hive early 'o- j r()v,\ '!9J." HVANS, Canon Street, Abet ls having a Clearance Sale Next, v. qn,rc»ay. Come and get what you ATttot rpr^nced prices. .-At the examination for ''ol,iVloli" (lower grade), vee?a"iy *lt: Cardiff, of the International 'hr, ,r' of Musicians, Mi,-s. Gladys tiDTf,nas- -1 Bailey Street, pas>e<l with Master* Cyril llennings, 1 l(>>. T^wyn Street, honotirs; and Mas- JlL>k P. Keynish. 10 Knight St.. •Toh>?VlrTH- They are pupils of Mr. Qn H. Reardon, L.I.G.T. PAHlSH CHURCH.—Holy Com-1 munion was feielirat^ed at 8 and 11 on Sunday morning in St. Margar- et's Church. Tours Office was Hung at the latter .service, and Rev. T. J. Morgan preached. Capt. Reed, Chaplain to H.M. Forces iu Malta, delivered n most interesting address at the evening service. PRESENTATION. — On Wednes- day evening L'tst week at the Bro- therhood Church a. presentation was made to Mrs. Jenner (nee Miss Wil- kina), who has been tho organist of iho church foi- many years. The Rev. George Neighbour, who pre- sided, handed to Mrs. Jenner a handsome canteen of cutlery, sub- scribed for bv members of the con- gregation. The recipient briefly re- sponded. WEDDING.—The nuptials of Mr. Wm. E. Gough (Gough's Garage Co.), eldest son of Mr and Mrs Jabex Gough, Woodland Street, and Mias Ethel Davies, Bryngolwg, Ynys- ybwl, were solemnized at Llanwonno Parish Church on the last day of the old year. The briae was accompan- ied by her mother and Miss F. M. Davies, and waa given away by her father. The offieiating clergyman was Rev. T. Griffiths. RHOS COMPETITIVE—Rev. T. J. Hughes presided over the meeting held on Monday e vening in the ves- try. Mr. W. Badham adjudicated the music, and Mr Thus. Williams the recitations. The winners were: Boys' solo, Meurig Williams; girls t solo, Evelyn Fi-yei- recitation, Meur- ig W illiams; piano solo, Ben Powell; men's solo, Mr Ben Davies: reading first-sight: 1, Gueimie M. Williams; 2f W. Hubert Edmunds; music, first pight, Tom Edmunds; open solo, .1, Florence McGregor; 2, Glyn I VVTirJo. Mr. D. P. Tucker was the I secretary. NEWTOWN WELCOME FI ND. I —Two concerts were given at the I Colliers Arms last week. At the former on Wednesday evening Mr. T. Horsnum presided. The enter- tainment was provided by Messrs. T. Power, Sergt. J. Pople, W. Blacker, W. Owou, W. Mellish, T. Evans, J. Harris, T. HorsniHn and Sid Thomas.—On Saturday evening Sergt. W. Oweu presided, supported by Messrs. Recs Taylor, Tom James I and J. Evans and J. Pople. Mr. Bert Notley and party gave the evening's entertainment in splendid style. CAE AND CWM FUND. The weekly presentation concert at the Jeffreys Arma on Monday evening ¡ was presided over by Mr. D. Jeffi-ev Morgan, supportcid by Messrs. John Williams, D. J. Jones and John A.shford. Mr. I). P. Jones made Williams, D. J. Jones and John Ashford. Mr. D. P. Jones made presentations to Pte. John Jones, A.S.C., and Pte. Mog Ashford. The concert artiste* were Messrs John I Webber, Dd. Holly, Mog Williams, W. Lloyd. D. Davies, Parker, Rich- IInl Griffiths, John Jones and George I Anthony. ARMY NEWS.—A large number of Mount men have been demobilised during the last week and aro gradu- t ally finding their way into their old ? employment. — Pto. Wilfred Meal- [ ing, son of Mr and Mrs Geo. Meal- ing, Ffrwd Crescent, writes from | Mesopotamia. All's well and hopes to be home (shortly. He had been } recommended for a commission, but } recommended for a commission, but Rowing to the trend of events has abandoned the idea. He sends New I Year wishes to all his friends. — I Gunner S. A. and Pte. E. P. H. • Biddle have been home on sad duty —the- burial of their father. The | former returns to Oxford this week, j —lit. T. W. Millar returned to duty on Tuesday. on Tuesday. I NAZARETH. -The pastor, Rev. ) J. Francis Jones, Chaplain, home on i leave, delivered powerful sermons on | Sunday to crowded congregations, j On Monday a welcome home social j was held, the arrangements being j ciwied out by Mrs. John Charles, i Addresses were given by Aid. Wm. Jones, J.P., Rer. D. P. David and | Rev. A. Watson. Musical items were given by Misses C. and G. Mur- rel!> Mr. J. Christopher and party, Mr. Wm. Thomas, Mrs. Gregory, i Mr. Ashford, Rev. D. P. David, S. MurreU, Mr. T. Richards, imr J. MurreU, Alius N. Davies and Miss A. Morris. A tremendous ova- I tion was given to the guest of the evening whew he rose to address the friends. BUFF DANCE.—The grand New j Victory Dance held at tIw i Orili Hall by the brethren of the R.A.O.B., Sirdar Lodge, was a com- plete success, about 300 attending. The King's Waltz competition was won bv Mr David Evans and Miss Graeie Moore, who also won the open computation. Thc-se graceful dancers kindly handed the latter prize back to the committee, and Mr. Percy Morgan and Miss Vi Lewis were declared the winners. Mrs. Dan England was awarded a consolation prize. Mrs. David Davies, 19 Lon- don Street, presented the winners, and Mr Robert Way acted as M.C. The proceeds were for the Benevo- lent Fund of the Order. INTERMENT.—The funeral of Mr. Philip Biddle, general dealer, 1 Aberdare Road, took place at Maes- vrarian Cemetery on Tuesday, Rev. E. Burges officiating. Deceased, an old inhabitant, was in his 72nd year. A groat number of residents attend- ed the obsequies. The chief mourn- ers were Gunner S. A. Biddle and Pte. E. P. H. Biddle, sons; Dr. C. Biddle, Mertiiyr, brother, and Messrs. E. Biddle, Merthyr, and B. James, nephews; T. Morgans and Marsh Mortimer, brothers-in-law; T. Cannings and B. Mortimer, uncles. Floral tributes were re- ceived from: Ifrs. Itiddle, widow; Miss Violetta Biddle, daughter; .vi- and Mrs. E. P. H. Biddle, son and daughter-in-law. Pontypridd; Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Biddle, son and daughter-in-law, Merthyr; Dr. and Mrs. C. Biddle, brother and sister- in-law, Merthyr; Mrs. and Claude Biddle, sisteriu-law and ncpliew, London; Lt. Frank Biddle and Captaill Eric Biddle, nephews, in France. The funeral arrangements were carried out bv Mr Frank Mills. MISSION" MEETINGS.—Under e auspices (,f the Baptist Women's Mis- sionary Association (Mountain Ash and Pen Hi iwcoiber Auxiliary), a chil- dren's missionary festival was held at Rlios Sunday, when the following churches .were represented:—Ffrwd, Nazareth, Hhos. Mount Pisgali. Jer- usalem, and Bethesda. Mrs. T. Rich- ards, Northlands, presided. Miss Thomas, from China, and Miss M. Trevor .) oihk Li a nelly, gave ad- dressee The children gave musical and other items, conducted by Miss Amelia Davies, and accompanied oy Mi:" K. Bishop. On Monday after- noon the annual conference took place followed by a tea, when tho fol- lowing ladies assisted: —Mrs Price Morris. Mrs. Davies, Miss Bradford, the Misses Davies. Darren Road, and Mr-. Aid. Jones (Nazareth), Mrs. Bees, Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Griffiths (Ffrwd). Mrs. D. Morgan. Mrs. Wll- liams, Beckett, Street. Mrs W. Davies, Miss Tucker and Miss Pughe (Rhos), Mrs (Rev.) David, Mrs Williams, and Mrs. Price (Mount Pisgah), Mrs. Wiggle, Mrs. Edwards and Mrs. John. In the evening a young peo- ple's meeting held when both ladv missionaries, with Mrs. Jones, llirwain, and the Rev Mr. David Mount Pisgah, spoke. Councillor X\ Dnvies occupied the chair. Miss Col- man was secretary, and Mrs. D. W. John treasurer.

PENRHIWCEIBER. DON'T delav. but call at JAY. DOYLE for "Teeth, Painless Extrac- tion. Repairs and Remodelling a speciality. Dental Surgery, 102 Pen- rhiweeiber Road. „ DISCHARGED. — Pte Chas. Harp, Morris Avenue, has been discharged after seeing much service. He was called up in August, 1914. and has participated in many hot engage- ments. BLIGHTY BOYS. On Monday last Mr John Picton. secretary, occu- pied the chair. Mr. Arthur Watkms was the pianist. The harmony of the evening was contributed by Measrs. Owen Roberts, Ivor Powell, Walter Jenkins and E. Jones. The 101- lowing soldiers were presented by Mrs S. Brewer, Penrhiwceiber Road:- Gr. G. Allen. R.G.A.. Gr. R. Carr. H.G.A. Ileath, M.G.S. (all members of the Blijjhty Boys), Pte J. Perkins. D.R.. Gr. 1. Perkins, R.F.A., Pte E. Jen kin- R.W.F., Stoker Fred Davies R.N., Pte T. Watkms, R.W.F., Dr. T. O. Jones, R.F.A., Pte C. Wafer, S.A.S., Dr. W. Davies. R.F.A., Sergt E. Haynes, R.F.I.I). Mr. Owen Roberts sane the Welsli National Anthem. JERUSALEM W.B.—A social was held at .Jerusalem Vestry on Monday evening by members of the Churcn choir performing the cantata Amos." Miss Hannah James was secretary, and Mr. Edward Kilner treasurer. At the tables were:—Mes- dames J. Evans. Mae-gs, Boyland and James, assisted by Mrs (Rev.) W. S. Thomas, Mrs. J. Edwards, Misaes Laura Evans and Addie Lewis, Mrs. Hugh Evans. Mrs. Codd, and Mr Dan Davies. The concert was presided over by the Rev. W. S. Thomas. Solos. Miss P. Davies, Miskin, and Mr IV. G. Mr Edward Kilner and Miss Mvi'anwy James; re- citation, Mr. Hugh Evans. The ac- companist was Air. John Lewis.

ABERCYNON. DON'T delay, but call at JAY. NOTICE. The only up-to-date Dental Surgery in Abercynon is Doyle's Dental Surgery, 42 Margaret Street. All work done personally on the premises. Repairs and Remodel- ling a speciality. PASTORAL.—On Thursday evening the Rev. W. M. Davies, B.A., Tre- orchy. commenced his duties as pas- tor of Welsh C.M. church. The ceremony of christening the chil- dren of Mrs Davies and Mrs E. Jones, William Street, was performed, the < rev gentleman spoke of the duty of the Church in connection with the problems of reconstruction. On Sun- day the Rev. W. M. Davies occupied the pulpit at Tabernacle. OBITUARY.—On Thursday the re- mains of Kenneth H. Thomas, the child isf Mr. and Mrs. David E. Thomas, 6 Salisbury Road, were in- terred at the Abercynon Cemetery. The deceased passed away on Sunday, December 29th, and was 3i months old. The Rev. R. H. Pritcliard, Car- -mol, officiated. The mourners were: Father; W. Thomas and W. Good- man, grand-fathers; S. Goodman, W. Jackson, and J. O. Barnett. OBITUARY.—On Saturday after- noon tho remains of the late Mr. William Evans, 3 Glancynon Terrace, who died on Monday. December 30th, at the age of 63 were laid to rest at tihe Abercynon Cemetery. Deceased was a member of Canuel (W.), and the officiating minister was the itev IL H. Pritchard. The chief mourn- ers wert<:—Widow; Air. William Evans, son; Mr. and Mrs. Richard ''Back, daughter; Miss May Evan. daughter; Mr. and Airs. John Evans, brother: Mr. Wm. Evan's, nephew; Mr. and Airs. Phil Evan8, nephew; Air. and Airs. W. Williams, niece; Air. and Airs R. T. Evans, nephew; Pte E. Owen Evans, nephew; Messrs. Robt. Williams, Wrexham, and Tom Williams. Llanarmon. brothers-in- i law; Willie Leigh and Arthur Evans Manchester, nephews. A SOCIAL was held by the employ- ees of the Ynysybwl, Pontypridd, Treforest, Cilfyuydd. and Abercynon branches of the Co-operative Society on Thursday evening The tables were presided over by Airs. Williams, Pontypridd, and Mrs. Smith, Aber- cynon, assisted by Miss Baker, Ponty- pridd, Miss Phoebe Meredith. Aliss Morgan, Miss Smith, and Miss Kirk. The musical programme was Hr- ranged by Mr. Satcli, Abercyncn, and Air. Wiiliams, Pontypridd. Solos were rendered bv Aliss Baker, Ponty- pridd; duet Mr" E. W. Williams and Mi-h Baker. Mr. J. T. Rees, Ton Pentre, district, organising secretary, gave an address. The secretary was Miss Elsie Davies and the treasurer I Air. D.Jones. DISCHARGED )IBN'S MEET- ING. — The annual meeting of the Abercynon branch of the Discharged Soldiers and Sailors Association was held at the Lesser Hall on Tuesday I' r evening. Air. J. H. Whiting occupied the chair. A report of the prograss of the branch during the past six months was given by Mr. M. 1*. Owen. Mr. Charles Rossiter gave he financial statement. An encouraging I report of the work done by the De- pendency Fund was given bv Mr. C. J. Cowan, secretary, and Mr. E. J. Thomas, treasurer, gave a statement I of accounts of the Dependency sec- tion. After addresses by the Vicar and )fr. John Sutherland, it was re- solved to recommend the erection of a War Memorial Hall in the town. The following were appointed repre- sentatives on the Memorial Commit- tee:—Alessrs M. R. Owen. W. I. Howells, C. Rossiter. E. J. Thomas, J. Goujjh, and J. II. Whiting. Officers were elected as follows:—Chairman, Mr J. H. Whiting; general secretary, Mr. Morgan R. Owen; financial sec- retary, Air. E. J. Thomas; treasurer. Mr. Charles Rossiter; secretary of dependency section, Air. Emlyn Pow- ell: treasurer. Air. J. Gough. CWRDD CWARTER.. The quar- terly services of Cfilfaria (B.) Sunday School were held on Sunday. After- noon programme:—Reading-, Mrs. Rees; prayer, Air. William Davies; recitations, Brinley Price. D. J. Wil- liams, Afair Alorgan, Dilys Jones, Vfilmai Lloyd, Clifford Howells. Sally Jones; solos. Glyndwr Jones, Olwen Thomas, Priscilla Evans, Bronwen Lewis Miss B. Howells, Cissie Stephens, Air. Jonathan Lewis; duet, Miss Lizzie Lloyd and Miss Gwladys Williams; dialogue, Gwyn Thomas and friends, and Miss Jennie Lewis and friends. At the evening service Miss Katv Lloyd, B.A., read the "6- son. and prayer was offered by Air. Evan Howells. Solos, Miss Alary J. Jones. Myrddin Lloyd Miss Gwladys Williams, Mr. Dan Jones, Mr. Jon- athan Lewis. Miss Mvfanwv Ellis, MIs., Jane A. Evans; pianoforte solo, Tommy Jones; recitations, Misses Afargaret E. Davies. Lizzie M. Evans, Air. Alaldwyn Alorgan; (11.1- logn, Vallllai Lloyd and Mvrddin Lloyd; trio, Mr. Evan Lloyd ana party; recitations, Air. William J. Price, Miss M. L. Davies; dialogue, Mr. John Lloyd's class; recitations. Miss Aluriel Curtis, Aliss Sally Jones; duet, Miss Lizzie LIonl and Aliss Williams; chorus, Mr. "William J. Davies and party; quartette, Mr. Jonathan Lewis and friends. Mr. John Alorgan presided. WAU MEMORIAL. A public meeting of the inhabitants of Aber- cynon was held at the Lesser Hall on Friday evening to consider the ques- tion of raising a memorial to Aber- cynon men killed in action. Coun- cillor Bruce Jones, J.P., occupied the chair, and was supported by Alessrs. I Thomas Davies, eheckweigher, secre- tary; Air. E. H. Battram, treasurer; and Mr. W. James Howell. It was resolved that a Alemorial be raised. Suggestions appertaining to the Mem- orial were made by Alessrs. E. H. Battram, Rev. Alorgan Jenkins, Rev. D. Ellis Jones. Mr. David Evans, grocer Rev. J. T. Williams, Coun- cillor Charles Maddox, Air. G. F. I.ivesey, M.E., Rev. T. Watkin Jones, M r. William Reynolds (on behalf of the Welcome Homo), Mr. William U. Evans, Mr. Alorgan R. Owen, Dr. A. J. Griffith, Alessrs. W. J. Howell and F. Bailey. Dr. A. J. Griffith pro- posed, and Air. Evan Jones seconded that the members of the Abercynon Prince of Wales Fund and the w el- come Home Fund should form a Memorial Committee. This was agreed to. It was also decided that six members of the Abercynon branch of the Discharged Sailors and Sol- diers' Association be elected on the committee, and also the following: Alessrs.. Rhys Alorgan, Dr. A. J. Grif- fith. J. Sutherland, D. L. Kelly, Airs. C. Hyde, and Mr. J. W. Burge. Coun- cillor Bruce Jones was appointed president; Messrs. William Reynolds and David Evans, vice-presidents; Air E. II. Battram, treasurer; and Mr. Tom Davies, secretary. It was fur- ther decided that the namea of all Abercynon men who have fallen while on active service be inscribed on tho Memorial tablet.-The com- mittee met on Alonday and decided to organise a. concert in aid of the fund. A sub-committee was appointed to in- quire on what lines Memorials are raised in other places and to submit suggestions to the general committee.

YNYSYBWL. DON'T delay, but oall at JAY. BENEFIT.—On Thursday evening at the Workmen's Hall a wellatterid- ed benefit concert was held in aid oi Air. Thomas Knott. Thompson Villas, who has bepti ill for many months. MILITARY. After having spent some months in Germany as a prisoner of war, Pte Leo Owen, of the Welsh Regiment, returned home on Mondav evening. Pte Owen, who has been with the colours for nearly three years, is a son of Mr. Ed. Owen, 8 Thompson Villas. CONCERT. On Monday evening GJyn StreeF English C.M. Church held their 28th annual concert at the Workmen's Hall, and from the point of attendance and excellence of sing- ing it proved a huge success. The artistes were: Soprano, Madame Bes- sie Morris, Ammanford; contralto, Miss AL L. Williams, Swansea; tenor, Air. Dd. Harry. R.A.M., Swan- sea; baritone, Mr. David Hughes, R.A.AL, Swansea. The accompan- ist was Madame Richards-Evans, A.R.C.AL. L.R.A.M., Pontypridd. A pianoforte 'duett was given by Mad- 1 anie Richards-Evans and Miss Lilian Thomas, L.L.C.M. The chairman was Air. AL J. John. TABERNACLE. On New Year's night at Tabernacle a social was held. The arrangements were made by Alis = Annie May James, and superintended by the Rev Arthur Jones B.A. (pas- tor), and Mr. George Jones. The following aSF;isted: -MrB. Evans, Misses A. Evans, M. Evans, Blodwen Jones, Dinah J. Breeze. A. J. Lewis. ATarv Jones. Annie Thomas, Mes-, damps II. J. Evans, M. J. Price, AL Thomas. M. Rogers, Alessrs iD. Blackwell, and Jno. Jenkins. An ex- cellent sketch was given by Aliss Aeronia Evans and Mr. Gwyn Evans. Solos were given by Aliss Olwen Thomas, Aliss AI. Evans, and Air. Brynmor Jones. The games were un- der the supervision of Messrs. W. D. Rogers and D. Jno Jones. NODDFA.—On New Year's Eve the young people of Noddfa (B.) held a social. Miss L. M. Lewis acted at secretary. Assistance was given by Mrs. Roberts, Misses Olwen Lewis, Dorothy George, and L. M. Thomas, AI rs. Rev. R. Edwards, Mesdames H. .Tames. D. Lewis, and H. Lewis, Alessrs Simon Evans and D. Lewis. The concert was presided over by Mr. T. J. Davies. Solos were given by Air. D. R. Aladdy and Master Teddy Cynllif Jones. The winner of the children's competition was Tegwedd Thomas. The following soldiers were accorded a lieartv welcome nd presented with a fountain pen:—Pte D. Morris. Gunner E. Lloyd, Pte D. Jno. Evans. The presentation was made by Mr. D. James. Sketches were given by Aliss Alaggie Price and friend-, and Alaster Merlin Evans and friends. The Welsh National Anthem was sung bv Ali- Evan Lewis. SOCIAL OF WrELCtiME.—On New Year's Eve at Glyn Street Chapel a social tea was given to welcomc home the following -,oldie rs: -Rifleinan A. B. Thomas, Pte W. Peart and Fie Arthur Jones (released prisoner of war from Germany), and also Cadet W. Williams, Arthur Burnell, Cvril Gates, W. Roberts, and A. Ford. the tray holders were Miss Edith Evans, Airs. Owens, Alisses M. Meredith, B. Williams, A. Waite V. Burnell K. Hughes, Airs. AL J. John, Miss S. Thomas, Me-sdames C. John, W. Wat- kins, Thomas, Misses Dawe and Wal- ters, lrs. James. Air. M. J. John, M.E., presided at the concert, and gave a. hearty welcome to the guests. on behalf of whwia Cadet W. Wil- liams suitably responded. The fol- lowing contributed items:—Messrs C. Dearson, Irving Walters, Alasters C Hellier, Aubrey Thomas, Messrs. Hector Williams and W. Rees. The arrangements were under the super- vision of fe.sers. D. J ohm and Irving Walters.

I MEMS FROM THE MOUNT. I A happy new year and may '19 prove better than 18 carat. I One of those unrehearsed inci- dents occurred at the Empire on New Year') ove. Mr Stratford, the collier hero, was struck by the villain and supposed to faint. As his eyes were closing, one of our irrepressi- bles in khaki called out, "No whis- key, Tom The audience were con- vulsed with laughter in which the good natured actor was perforce compelled to join. Among my New Year felicitations was a happy message from Sergt. Fred Griffiths, 5/Welsh, who has now Spent, his 4th Yuletide under the Eastern sun. In private life he was a teacher under our Education Committee, and his brother, Percy, was scoutmaster. Alany of those boys have heeu out—and some never to return. Sgt. MeOcibr from Penrhiwtynte had arranged his nwn in alphabeti- cal order to receive their pay. When Dai Phillips' turn came the Sergt. was highly incensed. "Be jabers, ye 11 go last now," he shouted, "y'ought to have come along with the F's." The Mount workmen can always relied upon to roll up for charity. ciic,til'n for £ 171 odd was the re- sult of their benefit week at the Workmen's Hall for the Cottage Hospital. w An Oxiord Street bootshop mana- ger suggests that his high legged loots shouid be labelled, "they cover a niuitit" of shins." There iuo six Thomas Webb's working itt Brown's Deep, Cwm- cynon, said a witness at the Police Court Last Thursday. The John Joneses have lost easily, at least in that deep company. I Another witness at the Police ¡ Court informed the Bench that he had been "told to write to Mr. Tom Euas, Chief of the Police, about the matter." The learned clerk of the Court listened interestedly to the story of his greatness, but preserved an immobility of countenance like a judge in probate.

I EMPIRE THEATRE, MOUNTAIN ASH. Next week: "Ignorance." Mr. Victor Rowe's engagement ¡ for next week is the most daring and sensational play ever stagedv I portraying-the social evil of the day and tho great lessons to be deriyed. «he success of the play has been j phenomenal, and it is very advisable to hook seats in advanec, as there j is hound to 1JO a great rush for 1 ttiein. Everywhere this great pro- PaS;!n'ia play ba,s been performed it lias been highly spoken of by pulpit, press and public alike. Mr Job» worth's talented company will pre- press and public alike. Mr John. worth's talented company will pre- sent it next Mondav and all tbe- v. eek. #