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Festival at Cwmdare. Last Friday was quite a red-letter day in the quiet neighbourhood of Cwmdare. Three years ago, a branch of the Bristol and West of England Society was formed in the place. This is the third anniversary of the local lodge, and it was clecided to hold a grand festival to commemorate the occasion. During that brief period, the society has made rapid strides at Cwmdare, and its popularity and power are still on the increase. On the day in question, there were over 150 members in the procession, all wearing their badges. A promising feature of the procession and of the lodge in all its doings, was and is the conspicuous part played by young men. The procession wended its way towards the Bwllfa Colliery and towards the residence of Mr. R. Llewelyn, the managing director of the colliery. It was headed by the Aberdare Silver Band, which, under the conductor- ship of Mr. J. Manley, gave out some sweet strains. An excellent dinner and tea were provided at Gobaith Vestry, which had been kindly lent for the occasion. The following ladies presided at the tables :— N Mrs. Davies and Mrs. Williams, Misses Margaret A. James, Phoebe Phillips, Martha Evans, and Mary A. James. They were assisted by Misses Emmanuel, Elizabeth Timothy, Mary A. Evans., Lizzie Childs, and C. M. Thomas. It should be stated that the provisions had been generously supplied at a nominal charge by Mr. Edwards, grocer. In the evening a first class concert was gratuitously given by the society at Gobaith Chapel. The chairman was Mr. D. R. Llewellyn, the talented son of Councillor R. Llewellyn. Notwithstand- ing his youth lie discharged his duties admirably, Mr. Pugh, manager of Nant- melyn colliery, being his right hand supporter. The accompanists, who also performed their work satisfactorily, were— Messrs. J. Williams, L.C.M., and Thos. James. The following programme was gone through :—Song by Miss Mary Phillips "Jcaucttcand Jeannot." Chorus," Awn i ben y Vyddfa fawr," by the Cwmdare Male Voice Party conducted by Mr. Benjamin Evans. Duet, Gwys i'r Gad," by Messrs. J. Davies and David Davies. Recitation by Mr. William Jenkins, "Goehel Briodi a Meddwyn." Song, Mr. Robert James, 0 rhuyebj^mi Bregeth Gymraeg." Song, v'. ■: ./>uth .Tone's Ooeu y Mesydd." Song by Mr. Dd. Davies, "Y Morwr Lion." Recitation by Mr. Thos. Beynon, "Breuddwyd ola'r Llofrudd." Solo by Miss Morgan, a young lady visitor from Blaengarw, 0 rest in the Lord." Solo by her father, Mr. Thos. Morgan. A.C.. Blaengarw. Song by Miss Elvira Harris. Song by Mr. John Davies, Yr Omest." Recitation, The Drink Mania," Mr. Rd. Evans. Duet by Misses Edith Jones and Elvira Harris, Little sister's gone to sleep." Song by Miss Mary Phillips. Myfi sy'n magu'r baban." The Secretary proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman, and to Gobaith church for the loan of the Chapel. This was seconded by Mr. Griffiths and carried. Song by Mr. Dd. Davies, Queen of the Earth." "God save the King" brought the concert to an end. Great praise is due to the committee for their energetic and amicable doings, and especially to the industrious secretary, Mr. Gomer Jones.

Tea and Concert at Aberaman. On Thursday, the intended Coronation day, a very enjoyable tea meeting was held at Hebron C.M. Chapel, Aberaman. The following ladies presided at the tça, tables :—Mrs. William Rees and Miss Rees, Miss Thomas and Miss James. Mrs. John Rees and Miss Miles, Mrs. G. Jenkins and Miss Jenkins, Mrs. Henry Evans and Miss Bertram, Miss Jones and Miss Rees, Miss Morgan and Miss Jones. These were assisted by Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Bertram and Mrs. Greenstoek, and by Messrs. W. Rees, Dd. Morgan, and William Thomas. The whole arrangements were under the excellent supervision of the Rev. J. Lewis, pastor, It way evident that all partakers of the tea and delicacies were well pleased, especially the juveniles. The ener- getic secretary of the function was Mr. Robert Williams, while the treasurer was Mr. Griffith Jenkins. On Monday evening the concert was lielci over which the Rev. J. Lewis, pastor, pre- sided. The following programme was gone through. A brief address by the Chairman. Song by Miss Jenkins; Cwmaman. Chorus, V Gwanwyu." In the Hebron party, eon- ducted by Mr. W. Rees. Recitation by Mr. Morgan, The collapse of the boat at Aber- avon." Song by Mr. T. Evans, I fyny bo'r nod." Mouth organ selection by Mr. Daniel Morgan. Song by Miss Jenkins, Cliwyfio'r Cadach Gwyu." Solo by Mr. T. Evans. Mandoline solo by Mr. D. Morgan. Recita- tion by Mr. Lewis, Un goeg oedd y gneuen." Song by Miss Jenkins, Kiss me, mother." Mouth organ selection by Mr. D. Morgan, A vote of thanks to the artistes who had kindly contributed to the success of the meeting was proposed by Mr. W. Rees and seconded by Mr. Henry Evans. A vote of thanks to the Chairman was proposed by Mr. D. R. Morgan, and seconded by Mr. Henry Evans. The singing of Nant y Mynydd," by the party, brought the meet- ing to a close. Mr. Caradog S. Davies ably accompanied on the occasion. The proceeds are devoted to the funds of the handsome and commodious chapel, which the ener. getic and industrious church of Hebron has recently built, and we hope that a good sum has been realised, _«

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Here and There. Alderman J. W. Evans and the Children's Treat. cBY NOMAD.] Though I do not ignore that the Leader" will elsewhere allude in appropriate terms to mighty flood of crushing sorrow nto which the our country and the whole civilised world were plunged by the announcement of the indescribably unhappy indisposition of our illustrious King, yet I feel it would be almost tantamount to a disloyal act on my part did I refrain from reverently referring to the national calamity from which his Majesty's satisfactory progress towards recovery is fortunately relieving us. Although his Majesty had to yield to the abandonment of the Coronation and the gorgeous festivi- ties which were to celebrate the memorable and august event in the Metropolis, lie firmly insisted on the execution of the royal treat to the poor children of London as well as of any promises extended to the little ones throughout the provinces. Let us fer- vently pray that King Edward's occupation of his bed of sickness may be of a short duration, and that the day may not be re- mote on which lie and his devoted and be- loved and gracious Consort will find them- selves with radiant faces inside the glitter- ing walls of Westminster Abbey to undergo the solemn ceremony which it has been the will of God to defer, I am sorry to observe that it was found necessary to convene an "indignation" meeting at Aberdare by way of protesting against a resolution passed by certain per- sons to deprive the children of their keenly- looked-forward-to treat. Why so gross "a violation of the King's earnest wish was connnitted I am not in a position to ascer- tain. It is gratifying to note, however, that the energetic intervention of Alderman J. W. Evans, and other prominent gentlemen, was instrumental in preventing the little ones from being subjected to a bitter dis- appointment. Ave, re going to have our tea after all. mamma," smilingly said my landlady's youngster when he returned home last Thursday morning with hardly any breath left in him for he had trotted along at top speed to convey the glad tidings to his mother. Who toid you that, -Johnnie? she asked in a tender voice. "I've heard that Mr. Alderman or some- body like that has got it for us." You mean Alderman J. W. Evans. solicitor? That s him and Willie Jones was say- ing to me for to tell daddy to give him all the votes that lie has when-Mr. Alderman comes out again. And lie must do it. iiiu,ii*t he. mamma'?" "Of course, my darling." And when I've votes. I'll give them to him. too, as he's a very nice gentleman," concluded little Johnnie, through whose sweet voice ran a ring of youthful pleasure and downright sincerity. And since one good turn deserves another, who knoAvs but that the "little Johnnies" may some day return. with compound interest. the laudable kindness conferred on them them by the popular ex-High-Constable of Aberdare? They certainly should, and I feel confident that they will.

Grand Coronation Sports at Aberdare. These were held on Friday on the New Athletic Grounds, the second annual sports under the auspices of the Aberdare Athletic Club. The weather was beautiful and there was a very large attendance. The judges were: Messrs. Tom Williams, Llwyn- ypia: G. T. Tuckfield, D. Hughes, TydraAv; Dr. Hhys. D. J. Hughes. Boot Hotel: A. P. Jones. J. J. Lewis. Hock; W. Thomas. solicitor; and John Jones, Aberaman. The sports were in every respect a huge success, not a little of which was due to the ener- getic secretary, Mr. T. D. Jones, Albert Street, Aberdare. The entries in each event were very numerous, and the good time kept in the various items contributed largely to the enjoyment of the vast crowd that lined the ropes. Each official did his own part thoroughly, and in this way the Avliole arrangements were carried through without a hitch. We append a list of winners in the finals. 120 yards Novice Handicap: 1. W. J. Powell. Pnntypool; 2, Arthur Edwards, r 0, Edwin Perrott. Lhvynypia. Half Mile Scratch Cycle Race: 1, Thomas Vincent, Quaker's Yard; 2. T. H. HoAvard. Brithdir. 120 yards Open Handicap: 1. T. Gregory. Swaiisea 2. AY. T. Harries, Llanellv: 8. Arthur Edwards, Mertliyr. Half Mile Open Cycle Handicap: 1, T. Vincent., Quaker's Yard; 2, D. J. Evans. Carmarthen n, T. H. Howard. Brithdir. 120 yards Hurdle Race, handicap 1, S. Thomas, Carmarthen; 2, Joseph Lewis, Mertliyr Vale; 3, W. Harris, Aberaman. One Mile Cycle Race, handicap. 1. D. J. Evans, Carmarthen; 2, T.Vincent. Quaker's Yard; g, T. H. Howard. Brithdir. 440 yards Open Handicap: 1, W. J. Powell, Pontypool; 2, William Probert. Llan- bradrach; 3. David Hyde. Mardy. 1 Mile Open Galloway Handicap for ponies 18.2 and under: '1. James Parr. P-ontrilas, Lucy 2, C. Hinton. Llwyn- ypia, Selected"; 8, J. Ebs worth, Pendine, Bride of the Sea," One and a half mile Open Trotting Handi- cap, saddle only: 1, T. T. Davies, CAVIII- aman, "Tot"; 2, T. A. Evans, Swansea. "Sleepy"; 3, G. Norman, Ynysliir. "Mona." One and a half mile Open Galloway Handicap: 1, T. T. Davies, Cwmaman, Farmer's Pride 2, D. Jones, Pontyclun. Gipsy Queen"; 3: J. Farr, pWtrilas; Lucy.'1 i LADY R EXHIBITION, There was again a very large crowd on Monday evening Avitnessing the grand ex- hibition by Lady R.. the famous trotting mare. the British record holder, and the world's guideless wonder." The posters on the hoardings announced that Lady R. would cover three miles in 8lminutes. Intense ex- citment prevailed when Lady R. commenced, and loud cheers greeted her as she entered three seconds under the allotted time. The last mile was run by her alone, the driver following on horseback at a gallop. In the 120 yards open handicap, the heats were won by J. Fergeson Dundee; F. Price, John Jones. Trecynon: D. E. Davies and David Hyde. Aberaman. In the final. John Jones, Avon first prize: D. E. Davies. second, and D. Hyde, third. In the race between Lady R. and Little Martha," the former broke into a gallop.

Aberdare Police Court. On Tuesday, before Mr. Marehaut Wil. liams (stipendiary), Mr. D. P. Davies, and Dr. E, Jones. TRANSFEI;. On the application of Mr. W. Thomas the license of the Newlnn, Aberdare. was trans- ferred from Mv. W. John to Mr. Moses Beecham, Mountain Ash. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. George Williams and Henry Thomas Avere charged with being drunk at Aberdare on the 30tli of June.—Fined 20s. and costs. Evan Rosser. AVIIO was charged with a similar offence. was discharged with a cau- tion. George Dix was accused of being drunk in charge of a horse and cab-in Canon-street. Aberdare. The Stipendiary strongly re- primanded the defendant and said that he was not fit to have a license. He was fined £ 2 and costs. I). J. towards, a mere boy. residing at Green Facli, was charged with being drunk and disorderly. The Constable said that^lie had great (lifficulty with the defendant. who brandished a huge knife, which the con- stable produced in court. The Stipendiary: What is your occupa- tion ?—A collier, sir. The Stipendiary: I thought you might be a butcher. A fine of 15s. and costs was imposed. The following were fined for the SalUE. offence:—Benjamin James, 10s. and costs; Isaac Thomas. Cwmaman, os. and costs, and Rees Morgan and J. Collins, Aberaman, 20s. and costs each. PKNRHIWCEIBEK CYCLISTS IN TROUBLE. Thomas Jones and David Campbell. hail- ing from PenrhiAYceiber. were accused of riding bicycles on the footpath on the 21st of June. The constable accosted them and asked them for their names, which they" re- fused to give for a considerable time. They told him they were riding on the path be- cause there were stones on the road. The Stipendiary: But why did you hesitate in giving your address? The defendant Jones: Because 1 thought it would save us. it being the first time. They were each fined 5s. and costs. MAINTENANCE, Elias Thomas was charged with being in arrears of payment towards maintenance of his son at the Truant School. Defendant's Awie was present. Stipendiary: If you do not pay fortlnvitli lie will have to go himself to the big school tt t C ardiif. ALLEGED ASSAULT AT ABKKAMAN, Elizabeth Jane Shell. Aberaman. sued Evan A, Evans, of the same place, for as- saulting her. Complainant. who gave her evidence with vehemence, alleged that defendant, "ltO is a butcher in the employ of Mrs. Michael, came to her house, burst the door open and attacked her violently whcn she was in a nude state. In reply to the cross-exam- ination of Mr. W. lvenshole. who appeared for the defendant, Mrs. Shell denied having sworn at all. She had struck at defendant merely in self-defence. Her husband did not intervene. He was in bed and did hot hear anything. The Stipendiary: Have you any Avii- ncsses? Complainant: No. 1 thought I was not z7, allowed to bring relatives. The defendant said that lie went to Mrs. Shell's house on the day in question, and knocked at the door in a proper man- ner. whereupon Mrs. Shell assumed a threatening:attitude. caught hold of the mat Ilk ir, and said she would knock his b- head off. He was not drunk as she alleged, and he had not entered her house at all. The Stipendiary to complainant: You have no witnesses whatever. The case is dismissed,

The Great Temperance Crusade. MK. TENNYSON SMITH, the famous Tem- perance Reformer. will conduct a Gospel Temperance Mission in Cwmbacli. as follows :—Tuesday. July Sth. in the Primi- tive Methodist Chapel at 7.30. AYednesday, July 9th, at the Bethania Baptist Chapel. Thursday, July 10th, at Bryn Sion Chapel. Briday. July lltli, at Ebenezer Calvinistic Methodist Chapel. Saturday. July 12tli. at Bethania Baptist Chapel. Sunday morning 11, at Bryn Sion Chapel.; afternoon. 8.80. at Primitive Methodist Chapol; evening, S. at Bryn Sion ChapeL Monday. July 14th, Spocial and FareAvell night, The Humour- ous. Pathetic and Tragic Phases of Life." concluding with the Lecturer's famous real- istic representation of a "Tug of AVar," at Ebenezer Calvinistic Methodist Chapel: admission, Is.; children. Bel. All week night meeti'i^s commence at 7.80; admission; fret; (with collcciioii, to all meetings except the special night. Monday, | July 14h, A