The Aberdare Leader

Hirwain. Drink Bowen's Fruity Lemonade made from the best Messina Lemons by an en- tirely new process. Tabernacle The Rev. W. Evans, Salem, Merthyr, was the officiating min- ister at Tabernacle Congregational Chapel on Sunday last- Personal.-We are pleased to learn that our esteemed townsman, Mr. D. Evans, J.P., Merthyr-road, is progressing most favourably after his recent illness. The news will be hailed with great delight by his numerous friends. Ministerial.—We understand that our young. friend Mr. R. M. Rees (Myfyr Cynon) has entered the Old College Gram- maT School, Carmarthen, to pursue his studies preparatory for the ministry. We os wish him every success in his career. Temperance Meeting-The third of the series of temperance meetings in connec- tion with Tabernacle Chapel was held on Wednesday evening. Mr. D. P. Davies presided, and a capital programme of music and recitations were much enjoyed by an appreciative audience. Tea and Ctooert.-On Thursday last Zion English Baptist Church held its annual tea and concert in aid of the church funds. The ladies of the congre- gation did their part in an, admirable manner, in providing for the large. num- ber of visitors, and in the evening a good musical treat was given by the Sunday School scholars. Memorial Service.-Oii Sunday' evening an impressive memorial service was held at Soar Wesleyan Church, in memory of the late Mr. Abraham Jacob, Rhigos-road, who met with a fatal accident at the local collieries some few weeks ago. The Rev. J. Rowlands, Mountain Ash, conducted the service, and in a powerful sermon made sympathetic remarks concerning the suddenness of the event and the loss sus- tained by the church. Mr. W. Bryant conducted the singing, while Mr. D. Bry- ant officiated at the organ.

Cwmdare If suffering from Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Constipation, Wind, et £ v tx? J™ Evans* Digestive Juice, which gives com- fort and relief. Supper. Last Thursday evening a grand supper was given at the Tonglwyd- tawr Inn, when over 100 sat down to en- joy the dainties provided. After supper an enjoyable concert was presided over by Mr. Lorenzo Jones, of Cwmdare. Selec- tions were given by the Trecynon Mando- line Band, conducted by Mr. B. Wyle. Gramophone selections by Mr. James' Davies; songs by Messrs. David Griffiths, David Leach, and D. D. Jones; recita- tion by Mr. W. Williams, "Breach of Pro- mise." Thanks were given to Host and Hostess Phillips for their excellent cater- ing. The Chairman, gave an eloquent ad- dress. Among those present were Mr. Danson (Kendal and Dent), Messrs. Davies, Llwyncelyn; D. Davies, Carpen- ters' Arms; E. Evans, Earl of Windsor; T. Jenkins, Heathcock; T. Oliver, Butchers' Arms; T. Davies, contractor; and J. Hughes, Apple Tree.

^WETibach. Death. — On Tuesday evening Mr. George Gietn, Middle Duffrym Cottage, passed away. Deceased had had an at- tack of paralysis some years ago, which rendered him unable to perform any strenuous labour.

Owmaman. Condolence.—The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Evans have expressed their sympathy with them in their bereave- ment. Mrs. EVans', mother was buried on Thursday last at Aberdare. C.S.A.G.K.-All able paper on "Co-oper- ation or Competition" was given by Mr. George Williams (Cwmbach Co-operative Sbciety) on Tuesday, October 24th. Both sides were abiy and earnestly contested. Amongst others, Messrs. Tucker, Pugh, J. Francis, and H. Cohen produced an animated discusson. Mr. Gwilym Evans (vice-president) was in the chair. Much interest is created in the debate for next Tuesday between Mr. Mordecai Fine, Penrhiwceiber, and Mr. J. Francis, Cwm- aman, on "Is Woman's Lot in Life Harder than Man's?"

Dr. Datta at Cwmaman. A COMPREHENSIVE! SURVEY OF WORKMEN'S ECONOMIC CONDITIONS. UNIONISM, HOUSING, AND SANITATION. On Tuesday, at the Public Hall, Cwm- aman, Dr. Datta, Ferndale, lectured, under the auspices of the Society for At- ta-inment. of General Knowledge, to an ap- preciative audience. He was followed with intense interest, and ably handled his subject, "The Economic Conditions of the Collier's Life." The policy of Mr. Chamberlain as it would affect industrial life met with severe though brief criticism, and the lecturer's reference to the actual effect of the late Boer War upon the "living" of the audience, their children, and their children's children, was received with ap- 'plause. Dr. Datta was not backward in telling the women folk that the waste and thoughtless extravagance was no mean factor for ill in the economic conditions of the collier's life. The men were not left out. Their drinking habits and lack of loyalty to their Federation was well rubbed into them. He raised the question of the Feder- ation supporting young' men at the Uni- versities, the opening of Co-operative Coal Mines, which he contended would be an undoubted success, and an eye-opener to the capital-holding portion of our country. The safety of the mines could be improved greatly by capital being more conspicuous in the working of mines, rather than in dividends. The Housing Question also felt the lash. The Company's houses were bad, but the private contractor's houses were worse. The terrible amount of poverty was not passed without touching ,emphasis as un- reasonable and un-God-like in our im- mensely rich nation, which held the power of the seas in its hand. With much evidence of feeling, the Dr. exclaimed that though every mouth be shut and every tongue be still, he would still draw attention to these things, and use every available opportunity which his professional duties could spare him to awaken a more thoughtful attitude amongst the whole of the community in. colliery districts, The. lecturer contrasted the high price of gas in this district with the price of gas in other industrial centres. Mr. T. L. Davies (manager) made an ideal chairman. He noted that a great obstacle as regards safety in mines was lack of young men to avail themselves of the mining classes, and that a great re- sponsibility rested upon parents to urge the lads and young men to attend these classes. He defended the Gas Company by explaining that these districts did not produce any gas-producing coal, and so the expense re the mineral itself was greater than in the other industrial centres. Mr. H. Cohen provided entertainment with one of Edison's latest phonographs and newest records. A letter was read by Mr. J. Harrhy Evans (sec. pro. tern) expressing best wishes for the success of the evening, and hearty welcome to Dr. Datta from the Rev. George Hinchcliffe, the president of the society. The Secretary remarked that one striking feature about their society was that it was for the attainment of gen- eral knowledge by all, regardless of class. A vote of thanks to the lecturer by Mr. Gwilym Evans (vice-president), seconded by Mr. J. Francis, was carried with enthusiasm. Also to the chairman for his continued interest in the society, and to Mr Cohen for so kindly entertain- ing the audience.

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Mountain Ash^ Jottings, BY "LUCIFER." Home Rule for both Ireland and Wales are very much to the front just now. An Antipodean Parliament has just passed a resolution in favour of Home Rule for Ireland, while some Welsh M.P.'s claim that inasmuch as Cardiff has been made a city and practi- cally the capital of Wales, the poor little principality should now have a Parlia- ment of its own. 0: The overcrowding grievance and hous- ing problem are taking a new form at Aberpenar now. The city of the dead is overcrowded, and the district councillors are at their wits' end as to where to house their dead. We all know that the overcrowding of the living has been a sore complaint in the Mount for some time, and in order to alleviate this evil men have been laying field to field and joining house to house till there be no place. Now there is hardly any place for the site of a cemetery. -:0:- That is a serious state of affairs, but I hold that the living ought to have the first consideration. What a waste of precious ground the laying out of a burial place means I Did anyone whis- per Cremation ? No no, sentimental human nature resents the consigning of ashes to ashes," and will adhere to the time-honoured, health-dishonoured prac- tice of relegating "earth to earth." Man's acres, however scarce, must be converted into God's acres. The dead is sacrQsant, and a halo of reverence, which is closely allied to a religious regard, crowns the portal of Machpelah. How- ever, the utilitarian is making rapid strides nowadays and it is more than probable that he will ere long invade the graveyard. -:0:- The three great wonders of the year of grace 1905 will be the Mayor of Merthyr, the Lord Mayor of Cardiff, and the White Elephant of Mountain Ash. These three places have been marked by three great events. Merthyr has been made into a town, Cardiff into a city, and Mountain Ash into a den of-well, Eisteddfodwyr. -:0:- The Western Mail's Wales Day by Day tells us of a Llandaff boy, who re- fused to attend Sunday School any lon- ger, contending that he knew as much as his teacher about the Church." The curate had a talk with him, and re- marked, Well, Johnny, you must admit that you have yet a lot to learn; For instance, have you read and properly digested the Thirty-nine Articles ?" Johnny was ready with his reply. No, sir," he said I've not wanted 'em, but I have read the Forty Thieves' through five times." -:0:- The Mail has been localising this story, for I am told on good authority that the boy was a Mountain Ash youngster. o: The stream of humour flowed freely at the Tonic Solfa Association meeting at Mountain Ash on Saturday afternoon. Mr W. H. Griffiths, the voice specialist from London, had spoken a lot about falsetto. At the close, the chairman, Mr Eleazer Roberts told' of a man who remarked of a, young lady vocalist, She has the most beautiful falsetto voice." His wife, who cared little for this flat- tering observation, replied. Yes, and she has the most beautiful false set of teeth. -:0:- The chairman apologised for the slow- ness to participate in a discussion at the close of Mr Griffith's address by remar- king that modesty was a characteristic trait of the Weish people. Well," re- plied the Londoner, my grocer is a Welshman, and he is not modest by any means." if The Light that Failed. On Thursday evening the Ark pre- sented a brilliant spectacle with its thou- sands singing away for all they were worth. An untoward incident happened when the light went out. The shades of night fell very fast indeed. They dropped lika a, stage curtain, but true to their nightingale instincts, the human warblers sang in the night. In about ten minutes' time the electric light was restored. A good story was told by Mr. D. W. Lewis on Friday evening, which is well worth relating here. It was of a young woman. who used every1 means in her power to persuade her father to allow her to enter a college of music. At last, as if in desperation, she said to her father, "Father, if the worst comes to the worst, I will be able to keep the wolf from the door by my voice." Her father paused a moment, and said, "What if that wolf were deaf, my dear ?" "You will never compose better music until you have opportunities of hearing better music. Improve your taste by Studying the symphonies of some of the great masters'Mr. Walter Harrison, London, at the Tonic Solfa Conference on Friday evening. It may interest some of the readers to know that the Mr. D. J. De Lloyd, B.A., Mus. Bac., Aberystwyth, who was present at the Tonic Solfa Conference, and who is the first to obtain the musical degree of the University of Wales, has a brother at Mountain Ash in the person of Mr. Joe De Lloyd. The Aberpennarite is not much less distinguished than his brother, althoug in another line. He is a well- known cricketer. Mr. Eleazar Roberts, the Hoylake J.P., the grand old man of the tonic solfa sys- tem in Wales, although in his 81st year, is still as sharp as a needle and as bright. At the deliberations of the Tonic Solfa Association in Mountain Ash last week his tireless activity and genial humour showed that he has lost none of the vigour and optimism of youth. His old age is as a lusty winter, frosty but kindly. Dr. Morgan, Ynysybwl, came down on the police with rather a heavy hand at thQ last meeting of the Mountain Ash District Council. But the police are neither omnipresent nor omniscient. There will always be wrecked windows here and there despite the vigil of the police, just as there will be wrecked human bodies notwithstanding the care of medical men. The policeman's lot is not a happy one, even less so than a doc- tor's.

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SCRAPS. I BY ""THE SCRIBE." One hears with regret the jarring dis- cord which spoils the music of the re- vival in some chapels in the neighbour- hood of Aberdare. One would think that a chapel feud co-existent with the spirit of the revival would be an impossibility. But it is not; so history tells us. In the past revivals have led to schisms, and much of the good work done by the Holy Spirit has afterwards been, undone by the evil spirit, whose name is legion. The bounteous harvest of the revival is gar- nered in, but later on the winnower dis- covers that many a sheaf yields abundant- ly "vacant chaff well meant for grain." The aftermath of the religious crop grows, but the weeder comes across many tares. The churches sing exultantly "Dioleh Iddo" as they extend the right hand of Christian fellowship to many a convert whose bump of self-esteem has developed out of all proportion to the Christian graces of humility and charity in his heart. The minister who has per- mitted unbridled spontaneity to run riot with reason finds out his mistake. He also finds out that he has well-meaning but mischief-making rivals for his seat of authority and his pastoral staff. They usurp the pulpit and dominate the "set fawr." They even deny the minister his stipend. When their services are no longer requisitioned as itinerary mission- ers and the "travelling show" becomes tame, they set about organising a rival cause after their own heart in their own neighbourhood. Remember, this is no idle dream of a malicious scribe. This state of affairs is actually in existence in the hamlets of Trecynon and Cwmdare. Perhaps some of the ministers) are sorry now that they did not grip the reins a little tighter in days gone by. Because I am generally backing a dark horse—if a sporting phrase be permissible in connection with revivals—many think that I have a biassed objection to such movements. But as a matter of fact I only point out their extravagances and defects. Others point out loudly and ela- borately their merits, and it is but fair that their demerits should also be known. Barbed wire is a mighty factor in the protection of the Aberdare Public Park. It is entwined around the trees, ivy- fashion, to prevent young acrobats from climbing them. Members of the canine tribe appear to be taking an increased interest in the de- liberations of public bodies and the pro- ceedings of public meetings. At the miners' meeting in the Aberdare Market Hall last week there was a dog who would listen attentively to the speeches, but the inevitable applause at the close of each oration would make him howl with all the might of his doggish-lungs. Was he trying to show his approval of the speeches or his disapproval of the ap- plause At the Aberdare Police Court on Tues- day an occupant of the dock addressed the Stipendiary as "Your Lordship." "Ah." said Sir Marchant with a smile, "it has not come to that yet." How would "Lord Marchant of Trecvnon" sound ?

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A Daring Mountain Robbery. ABERDARE DRAPER THE VICTIM. NO CLUE TO THE! THIEF. Information was given to the Aberdare police on Tuesday that a daring highway robbery had taken place the previous night near Penrheolgerig, a mile outside Aberdare, the victim being Thomas Hughes, travelling draper, residing at 4, Glanniant-street, Aberdare. Mr. Hughes on Monday went to Merthyr on business by the 7 o'clock train from Abernant. The business transacted, he resolved to walk home over the mountain. When he had passed the Six Bells Brew- ery, Penrheolgerig, he was accosted by a respectable looking man about 45 years of age, who asked him if he were going to walk over the mountain. On being told "Yes;" he said he, too, was going over to Abernant. They both walked up the mountain. When about midway be- tween Penrheolgerig and the Pleasant View public-house, which is on the moun- tain top, Mr. Hughes says he was sudden- ly pushed over a large stone on the side of the road, and the man closing with him removed his gold watch, valued at 18 guineas, from his chain, and took from another pocket a chamois leather purse containing -23 in gold. At this point Mr. Hughes began to get the better of the struggle, but his assailant scrambled to his feet and made off in the darkness. On Tuesday Mr. Hughes visited the spot where he was attacked and found the top of his umbrella, which had been broken in the struggle. The police are' very reticent as to the affair, being somewhat handicapped in their work owing to Mr. Hughes being unable in his description of his assailant to supply any particular characteristics which would assist identification.

I Singing Festival at Mountain Ash. ADDRESS BY MR, EVAN ROBERTS. GREAT REVIVAL FERVOUR. The second annual festival of the Welsh C.M. Churches of Glamorgan and Mon- mouth was held at the Pavilion, Moun- tain Ash, on Thursday last. There were 6,000 choristers present, and it is estim- ated that the whole attendance was be- tween 12,000 and 13,000. The festival consisted of three meetings, morning, afternoon, and evening. At the afternoon meeting Mr. Evan R-oberts, the revivalist, who had travelled from Maes- teg unexpectedly, put in an appearance, his advent causing much excitement. With him were Miss Annie Davies and Miss Maggie Davies, of Maesteg, and his brother, Mr. Dan Roberts. The con- ductor was Mr. J. T. Rees, Mus. Bac., Aberystwyth, and never, at such a Cy- manfa, was the baton wielded by a more capable hand. Mr. Rees won the alleg- iance of every member of the huge choir by his serenity and his sympathetic treat- ment of the many items in the day's pro- gramme. The instrumental accompani- ment was supplied by two grand pianos, two upright pianos, and two organs, the players being Mr. E.. T. Davies, Dowlais; Miss Phillips, Dinas; Mr. David Jones, Rhymney; Mr. Gwilym Marsden, Ynys- hir; Mr. John Jones, Ton; and Mr. D. J. Evans, Treherbert. The day's presidents were—Morning, the Rev.'W. Davies, B.A., Cardiff; after- noon—Mr. Thomas C. Jones, a veteran choirmaster from Rhymney; and evening —Mr. Eleazar Roberts, J.P., of Hoylake. Mr. Evan Roberts entered the pavilion soon after the first hymn had been sung at the afternoon gathering. Just as he was espied on the platform someone ex- citedly sang out the old revival refrain, "Diolch Iddo," and at once the whole audience took up the strain, and for a few minutes something of a typical revival scene was twitilessed. The conductor, Mr. J. T. Rees, allowed his choristers to sing "Dioleh Iddo" to their hearts' content, himself wielding the baton. At the first lull, however, he asserted his authority, called out the next item, and so brought the audience back to the programme. As in the afternoon, so at night, Mr Evan Roberts was a prominent figure on the platform, but until almost at the very close of the meeting preserved absolute silence. Many in the vast audience were beginning to leave for their trains when the voice of Miss Annie Davies, who sat in the crowd'on the densely packed or- chestra was heard, as in revival days, ringing out in her favourite hymn, "Dyma gariad fel y mcroedd." Then short ejaculatory prayers were heard from hundreds of voices in various parts of the building. While the excitement was at its highest the Revivalist suddenly rose, and gave a brief address. Presently he led this congregation of eleven thousand in a great, thrilling, recital of the Lord's Prayer.

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Aberdare. If suffering from Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Constipation, Wmcl, etc. try Emrya Evans' Digestive Juice, which gives com- fort and relief. Lecture Society. — Next Thursday evening, at the Memorial Hall', the second lecture of the season will be delivered. The subject is "To Southern Pacific across the Andes." Mr. W. J. P. Benson, F.R.G.S, is the lecturer Wedding.—A quiet wedding was solem- nised at Trinity Chapel on' Wednesday morning. The conitracting parties were Miss Fannie Mililer, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Miller, Dining Rooms, Mar- ket-street, and Mr. Wm. Wiltshire, cattle dealer. The bride was given away by her father. Mr. Morris, London, acted as best man. The bridesmaids were Misses Annie and Maggie Miller (sisters of the bride). The bride was attired in a beauti- ftil dress of biscuit voile with hat to match. Miss Annie Miller was dressed in biscuit voile with black picture hat, and Miss Maggie Miller in grey voile, with a large white silk hat. The bride's going-away costume was of brown cloth, with beaver hat. The officiating minister was 'the Rev. J. Lewis Jenkins. A large and well-assorted number of handsome presents were received. Interment.—The mortal remains of Miss Gibbon, Oak-street, were on Saturday laid to rest, in the Aberdare Cemetery, her pastor, the Rev. D. Silyn Evans, conduct- ing the burial service. Among several ftoVal tributes placed on the coffin was one by her class in Sunday School, and another by the Dorcas- Society. Miss Gibbon died on the previous Tuesday. She had never been robust in health, but six months ago her system broke down entirely. She was of a quiet disposition, and bore her long and trying illness with patience. She was a member of- Siloa Church, and a regular attendant at all the services. General sympathy is ex. pressed with the bereaved family.

Mountain Ash. Change of Address.—Mr. J. D. Morgan, auctioneer and accountant, has now re- moved from 22, Oxford-street, to his new offices, Oxford Chambers, over Mr. W. L. Herbert's Stores. CONVENERS of meetings, secretaries of public functions, etc., in Mountain Ash, will please note that Mr 0. T. Hopkins, 5, Beckett-street, Mountain Ash, is our representative in the district, and are respectfully requested to communicate with him concerning reports.

0; "=' United Irish Leauge. THE DANIEL O'CONNELL BRANCH, I' MOUNTAIN ASH. A preliminary concert, followed by a iecture, was given at the Workmen's In- stitute, Mountain Asih, on Monday even- ing, when the following programme was gone through:- Selections by Mr. Austin Morris's String Band. Duet, "A.B.C. Mr and Mrs Williams. "Old Irish Tunes," on the violin, Mr. Joseph Keating. Song. "Father O'Flynn," Mr. Combie. Song. "Father O'Flynn," Mr. Combie. Clarionette solo, "Scotch Airs," Mr. Wilfred Hudd (National Eisteddfod win- ner). Song "KiHarney," Mr. Dan Bailey. Song, "For all eternity," Mrs. Williams. Oboe solo, "Saint D'Amour," Mr. Percy G. Smith (Conductor of the winning or- chestra at Rhyl National Eisteddfod). Song, "Oh, believe me, if all those en- dearing young charms," Rev. Father Irvine. Flute solo, Mr. M. Barry. The Rev. Father Irvine acted as chair- man, and fascinated all by his genial manmer. Mr. Stansfield, Aberdare, who was re- ceived with a ringing applause by the audience, delivered a very stirring ad- dress, dwelling on the importance of Irishmen all the world over being united under the United Irish League, thereby securing an Irish Parliament in College Green. Mr. J. Lucey proposed a vote of thanks to the lecturer, seconded by Mr. C. Keat- ing; Mr. Wm. Murphy proposed thanks to the artistes, seconded by Mr. J. Lueey. Mr. Joseph Keating proposed, and Mr. Wm. Murphy seconded, a vote of thanks to the chairman. The meeting was brought to a close by the singing of "God Save Ireland."

Merthyr Municipal Election. Results of the Poll. DOWLAIS WARD. Davies 1,037 .Tones 1,028 Rees 1,008 Evans 871 Houlson 716 • PENYDARREN WARD. T. E. Morgan 981 Cradog Jones 850 Francis. 781 William James 670 Ivor Abraham 660 Isaa.c Edwards 1.1. 571 The first three in each ward elected. Other wards not declared till the after- noon.

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