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FOOTBALL NOTES. Rugby. By "Muddied Oaf." Mountain Ash v. Treorky This match, played under the auspices of the Glamor- gan League at the Mountain Ash En- closure on Saturday, was doubly import- ant inasmuch as the result would decide Treorky's chances for the ultimate pos- session of the cup. Both sides were at full strength. In the ranks of the a Old Firm," Harry Thomas, the inside half, substituted Johnny Thomas, the full-back, whilst George Edwards part- nered Wyndham Jones at half back. The game, from the very outset, was stubbornly contested. Initial advantage came to the "Old Firm," who obtained a penalty kick through the rules of the game being infringed at a crucial mo- ment; yet the kick, which was taken by George Caple, proved futlie. In a simi- lar manner were the homesters penal- ised, but this kick also proved abortive. The Treorkv forwards, who were grandly led by Messrs. Ted Jones, Polsom, and Morgan, tried hard to penetrate the home defence by means of short drib- bling, but this ruse did not work. Here Harry Thomas, playing in his new role as full back, made some very smart saves. Plenty of exchange kicking followed, and some smart work by Evans, the Tre- orkv outside half, ended in-his giving a nice pass to Freddy Lewis, the right v-ii ger, who used his speed well, and succeeded in beating the home defence with a good but unconverted try. This piece of luck for the Rhonddaites roused the Penarites, and by means of persever- ing attacks they obtained more posses- sion of the .ball, and a grand opening by Edwards saw the whole of the home backs having a hand in the passing. Shaw, being the last to receive, crossed over with a beautiful but unconverted try. Freddy Lewis added another try for Treorkv, which was converted. Half- time score: Treorky, 1 goal, 1 try; Moun- tain Ash, 1 try. Mountain Ash played up brilliantly on the resumption of the second half. This was due to the work of their forwards. George Caple dropped a goal for his side, but the point was disallowed. By dint of hard scrummaging, coupled with good kicking by the backs, Treorky were en- abled to gain some appreciable ground, yet Wyndham Jones displayed fine judg- ment in enabling his threes to ward off the attack. An unconverted try ac- crued. On the day's form, Mountain Ash deserved to win. They played a very fine game. So this match practically decides the destination of the League Cup for this season. Final score:—Tre- orky, 1 goal, 1 try; Mountain Ash, 2 tries. By "Spectator." Aberdare with a sorry fifteen, paid a visit on Thursday last to Treherbert, where the homesters were presented with two league points, The same happened on Saturday at Penygraig, only about five of the originally selected team making their appearance, It does seem hard lines that the committee who are working so hard to keep up the standard of Rngby football in the Dis- trict, receive no assistance from the players. Mountain Ash v. Treorky. Glamor- gan League. The great struggle between the abeve teams came ofi on Saturday at mountain Ash and before a splendid gate. The surrounding heights, were as usual thronged with "Supporters" of the Old Firm. The final score, Treorky 1 goal 1 try, Mountain Ash 2 tries was anything but a true criterion of the run of the game, as with the least bit of luck the Mountaineers would have put on at least two more tries. One of the hardest knocks the old firm received was when from a penalty the ball was kicked over the bar, the referee disallowing the poiat for an infringement. The points scored by the (now) Cup Holders were the outcome of great speed on the part of Fred Lewis, but the second try should certainly have been stopped.

Association. j By "Muddied Oaf." Aberdare and District (Belle Vue) Association League. Aberdare Crescents v. Aberaman Ex- celsiors. Played at the Athletic Grounds on Saturday before a fair crowd. Both sides were practically at full strength, but the Excelsiors played Rees John (late of the Gadlys Rovers) in the ab- sence of Walker at right full-back. Mr. Rowlands, Merthyr, officiated as referee. The game was strenuously contested from the verv beginning, and although the Crescents' forwards tried to get away in their orthodox fashion, they were occa- sionallv beaten by the Aberaman for- wards, who through Messrs. Harper^ Finn, and Williams, gave the Crescents' defenders a deal of work. j But Lewis and Jackson were towers of strength for their side; whilst Billy Wedlock" continually hampered Har- per in his efforts at making some possi- ble headway. Rees John went through a lot of work for the Excelsiors, and he was more than a match for Evelyn Davies, the Crescents' recruit outside left. Probert, the other back, was also clever in gaining some appreciable ground, but the star player on the side^of Aberaman was, without doubt, Charlie Silverthorn, who, at left half back, was a good handful for both Behenna and Steve Probert. However, the Crescents were continuallv bombarding their op- ponents' goal, but Frank Bennett effected some rare good saves in each instance. The Crescents eventually found the net with a simple shot by Williams. Half- time score: Crescents, 1 goal; Excelsiors, nil. In the second half the Crescents. as- serted their superiority over their rivals i through the excellent work of their backs, yet the defence was too good. Be- henna succeeded in adding a second goal I for the local champions with an easy shot. After this reverse, the Excelsiors' backs realised their position and put up a plucky stand under the generalship of Silverthorn and D. T. Williams, but the forwards, although they tried hard to score, always found the stumbling blocks in Lewis and Jackson. However, Harper and a few of his colleagues made some erratic shots at goal, but Billy Phillips, the Crescents' goalman, made some good saves. On one occasion the Excelsiors scored a goal through Finn, which was, however, disallowed. The Crescents con- tinued the pressure, and a fine centre by Behenna ended in King adding the third goal. Final score: Aberdare Crescents, 3 goals; A beraman Excelsiors, nil. So the win for the Crescents decides the locale of the League trophy for this season, at any rate. The Excelsiors sus- tained their biggest defeat of the season. Silverthorn was the finest player of the season, at any rate. The Excelsiors sus- tained their biggest defeat of the season. Silverthorn was the finest player of the Excelsiors. However, both teams will meet once more next Monday afternoon at the Fforchaman Grounds, Cwmaman. An exciting game is anticipated. On Saturday the Gadlys Rovers were verv poorly represented at Cwmbach in a friendly match, when the homesters won the game by 6 goals to nil.—At the Park the same day the Trecynon Wind- sors and the Aberdare Thistles played a pointless draw. By "Spectator." South Wales League.—Cwmaman v. Ton Pentre.—The meeting of these keen rivals took place at the Fforchaman Grounds, on Saturday, before a good crowd. After a keen and exciting strug- gle the game ended in a draw of one goal each.

Billiards and Whist. A very interesting Billiard match icame off on Thursday evening last at the Aberdare Liberal Club, Merthyr being the visitors. Some fairly good breaks were witnessed, Albert Watkins putting on 40, 33 and 30 in rapid suc- cession. Frank Spencer was in great form starting ofi with a prettily compiled 27. Below are the scores Aberdare Liberal Club.—Tom Jones, 200; J. S. Stevens, 200; A. Watkins, 200; Willie Mason, 193; Jenkin Howell, 195 A. R. Stephens, 200; Dan Howell, 174; Frank Spencer, 200. Total, 1562. Merthyr Liberal Club.—Tudor Davies, 77; Jack Jones, 122; Frank Stevens,143 W. Ranson, 200 Tom Edwards, 200; J.Williams. 183; Jack Richards, 200; Tom Humphreys, 128. Total, 1258. The home team thus won by 304 points. While the cueists were at work, the card players were having an exciting struggle at whist. The Aberdare Club 'In again managing to pull off a victory by three games to two.

Mountain Ash Cricket Club. The committee of the above club met at the Harp Hotel last week. Mr. A. C. Skilton was engaged as groundsman and professional cricketer. The fixtures are as follows: May 4—Aberaman H. 11—Aberaman A. 25—Ferndale A. June I-Swansea H. 15—Abercynon A. „ 29—Pontypridd H. July 6-Boys' School League A. 13-Poittypridd A. 20-Abei-eynon H. 27-Llwynypia H. Aug. 3-Pentre H. 10—Swansea I A. 17-Pellarth H. 24—Penarth A. 31-Llwviivpit A. Sept. 7—Pentre A. The membership fee has been reduced to 5s. The new professional has a repu- tation as a fast left-hand bowler.

If women, as a class, are ever to be in- duced to patronise life assurance compan- ies to any considerable extent, it will first be necessary to formulate a scheme dispensing entirely wich the services of the medical officer, and with much else, too. Even to some men the questions put by medical men, and in proposal forms, are uncongenial, being regarded as in- quisitive.—"London Opinion."

Y FFYRLING EITHAF. Dyledwr wyf i'r Nefoedd, Pechadur du erioed, A llechau Sinai danllyd Yn gandryll dan fy nhroed; Cvfiawnder yrodd imi Ei holl gyfrifon man, Gan hawlio'r "ffyrling eithaf," Nes clirio'r llyfr yn lan. Gofynais i gyfeillion Am roddi benthyg im', Oild er eu golud grasau, Ni fedrent hebgor dim; Boddlonwn weithio'n ddyfal, A thalu llog yn drwm, Nes clirio'r ffyrling eithaf," Pe dyblai'r anfertli swm. Nesau mae'r farn a'r Barnwr Ar glaer gvmylau'r Nef, Ac i'r tywyllweh eithaf Fe'm hyrddir wrth ei lef; Anofoaith gaua ddorau Hen garchar distryw gwael, 0 b'le daw'r ffyrling eithaf Pan nad oes dim i'w gael? Clod, clod i Ddwyfol Gariad, I gwrdd a'm henaid triRt Y Barnwr ddaeth yn Feichiau Yn mherson Iesu Grist; ) Aeth Ef i Lys Cyfiawnder Mewn pryd ar Galfari I dalu'r ffyrling eithaf Drwy farw drosof fi. J. GWENDRAETH WILLIAMS. Duke-street, Aberdar.

ODLAU MWYNIANT. Cyflwynedig i Miss Elizabeth Daniel P. Mr. Daniel Owen, Porth, ar en huniad mewn glan briodas. I Wedi teithio dyrus daith Yn yr anial, Meddwl prudd a gruddiau Haith Bron a m hatal; Teithio mewn anialwch blin Wrth fy hunan, Yn hiraethu am ryw un Ddod yn fuan. Teithio braidd i odreu'r bryn Heb un seren I lewyrchu yn y glyn, Du yw'r wybren; Bendigedig! wele wawr Draw yn tori, Cilio wna fy ofnau mawr, O! 'rwy'n lloni. Fel mae'n gyru'r tywyllwch ffwrdd, Cliria'r niwloedd, Ddaw amheuaeth byth i'm cwrdd, Diolch filoedd; Pwy yw'r gwrthddrych hardd ei luR Welai'i hunan r Daniel anwyl, ti yw'r dyn, Dyro gusan. Teithiaist dithau'n inlaon yn mhell Trwy'r anialwch, Yn y gobaith dod o gell Y tywyllwch; Diolch am y wawr-ddydd ddaeth A goleuni, Hyfryd bellach fydd y daith, Diolch iddi. Rhodiwn bellach mewn mwynhad Heb ddiffygio, Na ddoed cwmwI ar y wlad Bar ofidio; Glynu wna.wn ein dau fel un Hyd y terfyn, Cymorth mawr mewn dyddiau bliit Sydd yn canlyn. Ffarwel bellach, lwybrau llaith Bro'r hen ferched Droediais am flynyddau maith Mewn caethiwed; Rhyddid a thangnefedd gawn Ar ein gyrfa Dan dywyniad haul prydnawn Nes machluda. A phan ddaw cymylau'r hwyr Dros ein hwybren, Nes y b'ont yn cuddio'n llwyr Wen yr heulwen; Goleu haul cvfiawnder fry Draidd o'r nefoedd Nes gwynu'n llwybrau aT bob tu Yn oes oesoedd. Aberaman. D. ROBERTS.

YNYSBOETH. MR. GOL,-YN ol eich hynawsedcl arferol. caniatewch i mi ychydig ofod yn eich papyr clodwiw. Mae y Tabernacl ne wydd-fedydd- iedig yn y lie uchod yn gwisgo agwedd lewyrchus iawn. Capel newydd ydyw, yn costio wyth cant o bunau, ac yn adeilad hardd. Deadell hollol newydd ydyw hon, ac nid oes a fyno a'r hen ddeadell, oblegid ei lie nid edwyn mohoni mwy. Lladdwyd yr hen gan elynion, ac i Dduw y mae diolch am ddeadell newydd. Er dyfodiad Mr. H. Neander Richards, mae y lie wedi ad- gyfodi i fywyd gwell, rhagorach, a dynion o nodwedd gloewach, disglaeriach, a mwy moesol wedi dyfod i mewn i wneyd y fan yn deilwng o Gristionogion. Mae yr eglwys hon yn cynyddu. Mae yma Band of Hope yn cynwvs 60 o blant proffesedtg, a'r Ysgol Sul yn 80. Ar Ebrill 7fed gwelwyd Neander yn bedyddio 4, ac 8 vn dvchwelyd yn ol, yn gwneyd y cyfan vn 12. Nid oes eisiau cywilyddio" gweled cynulleidfa nos Sul dan weinidogaeth Neander, oblegid y mae yn deilwng o bob cefnogaeth. Mae ei weinidogaeth yn alluog, ei bregethau yn syml, coeth, ac adeiladol, yn dysgu y bobl, nes enill cymeradwyaeth dynion, ac hefyd arddel- iad Duw. Gweithia Neander yn galed, ac nid oes neb yn onestach nag ef fel llwyrymwrthodwr chwaith. Ardderchog ydyy gweled dynion yn mhell ac agos yn dilyn y cyfarfodydd am y rheswm fod yma fwyd i enaid i'w gael ynddynt. Bydded hysbys i'r byd nad yw vr eglwys newydd hon wedi derbyn ceiniog gan neb yn y gorphenol, ond yn unig yr hyn y mae hi yn ei wneyd ei hunan yn bresenol. Ni pherthyn hon o gwbl i'r hen gyfansoddiad. Llwyddiant i'r eglwys newydd^ a phar- haed gweithgarwch diflino y brawd Nean- der. Heddyw mae yma achos teilwng i lesu Grist, ac yn gredyd i enwad parchus y Bedyddwvr. Duw yn rhwydd i'r bi-awd a'r brodvr da sydd ganddo i fyned yn mlaen.- Y l' eiddoch, BRAWD.

A medical man has just stated that Welsh colliers are peculiarly subject to catarrhal complaints, which he ascribes to a custom of standing on street corners. This observant medico must have visited Mountain Ash, where the whole length of the road from the T.V.R. station to the Bridge is in the evening invariably lined with honorary pavement sentinels. But the doctor says further that the same class of people suffer bad health because they are fond of congregating in stuffy, ill. aired chapels. But does not the fresh air inhaled in the open street jend to counteract the evil influence of the stuffy chapel's foul air ?

Mountain Ash County Court. TUESDAY.—Before His Honour Judge Bryn Roberts. ADMINISTRATION REQUESTS." George Jones, labourer, age 39, applied for an administration order. He owed = £ 36, his wages being 24s. a week. He had only one child. The application was granted, debtor to pay lis. a month. James Fitzgerald, colliery haulier, Penrhiwceiber, made a similar applica- tion. He was 39 years of age, and owed J330 7s. Hiss earnings were 30s. a week. A Penrhiwceiber creditor appeared to si oppose, on the ground that the debt was owing 5 years ago, and that he had been obliged to follow defendant all over the country.—The order was granred, debtor promising to pay 10s. a month. Thos. Garrett, who said that his total debts were < £ 48 4s.. presented a sheet showing them to be 4-35. The applica- tion was adjourned to be am nded. James Howells, collier, gave his total debts as J247. He was 35 yrsirs of age, and earned ^61 13s. a Aveek. He had unable to pay his debts owing to ill- health of the family.—The order was granted. BANKRUPTCY MOTION. MOUNTAIN ASH CAB PROPRIETOR'S AFFAIRS. 'A bankruptcy motion was heard in which the respondent was Thos. Rodney Allen, Rodney Stoke, near Wells, Somer- setshire, brother of the bankrupt, George Edward Allen, who some time, ago car- ried on the business of cab proprietor at Mountain Ash. Mr. Raymond Allen, barrister, ap- peared for the trustee in bankruptcy; Mr. Ellis Owen, Official Receiver (in- structed by Mr. J. D. Thomas, Aberdare). Counsel said that the trustee was claiming 3 horses, 1 brake, 1 wagon, and the landau, or £ 50 in lieu thereof. The bankruptcy took place last July. The receiving order was made on July 26th. It was 8 days earlier (July 18) that the horses and other things were removed from Mountain Ash to Rodney Stoke. It could be proved that no money transac- tions had passed between the two bro- thers between those dates. He (counsel) maintained that respondent had no money to pay bankrupt for those horses ani vehicles, and that these ought really to be included in the assets to be divided among G. Edward Allen's creditors. Counsel proceeded to read from the sherthand notes taken of Thos. Rodney Allen's examination, in which it was stated that respondent only earned an average of -61 per week at Navigation Colliery at Mountain Ash. His father was a game-keeper at Rodney Stoke, and lived at a small house. His (the speak- er's) contention was that respondent's father could not afford to give his son money as alleged by defendant. George Edward Allen, the bankrupt, was called. He stated that the 3 horses and vehicles were in his Mountain Ash stable on the morning of the 18th. His brother never carried on the business of a cab proprietor. He worked most of his time as an underground haulier. He lived with him up to July 18th. Witness was not carrying on the business of cab proprietor now. His wife was carrying it on, and he was driving for his wife. Witness was not with his brother when the horses and vehicles were removed. After the 18th he next saw the things at his mother's home in Rodney Stoke. Thos. R. Allen, the respondent, was next called. He swore that he bought the horses aiid vehicles with his own money. He earned 30s. a week whilst working at Navigation. He paid .£15 10s. for the first horse; tl6 for the second; and Xll 15s. for the third. His Honour: Where did you keep the money?—In a box. Why didn't you place it in a Post Office (-It was safe enough in my box. Witness went on to say that he paid < £ 13, = £ 12, and Æ8 for the landau, wagon, and brake respectively. His brother, the bankrupt, had the use of these, but in July he quarrelled with his brother's wife, and he removed the goods on July 18th. His Honour: What did you buy them for ?—I thought of starting a cab business myself. His brother fed the horses in consideration of the use he made of them. His Honour said he was perfectly satis- fied that the respondent had not pur- chased the things. Therefore they would have to be given up to the Official Re- ceiver in Bankruptcy. Questioned by Mr Raymond Allen, deb- tor said that the wagon was now at Rod- ney Stoke. The brake and landau were at Miskin. He had sold one of the horses at Weston for < £ 5, and another horse. This was about 6 weeks ago. This other horse he sold to his sister-in-law (bankrupt's wife) for J62 10s. The other two horses were at Mountain Ash. Respondent now handed in receipts, showing that he had actually bought the horses and vehicles. Cross-examined by Mr Raymond Allen, witness said the receipts were made out to T. Allen. He admitted that his brother was known as Ted, and that r. would apply to Tom (his own name) or Ted. His Honour said he could never accept a statement that this man, who only earned about X-1 a week, had saved over < £ 70 to buy the goods named. He made an order for 'the delivery of the goods, or pay < £ 57 7s. 6d., to the Official Receiver Costs were granted. When told that he would have to hand the horses and vehicles over, respondent replied, "No, I shall not." STORING FURNITURE. A. E. Watkins, Mountain Ash, claimed < £ 2 from Thomas Davies, tailor. Moun- tain Ash, for-storing a piano and chest of drawers. Watkins said that Davies let a house to him. Davies was the executor of Francis Cole, deceased, who previous- ly owned the house. Davies asked him if he would agree to allow the piano and chest of drawers to remain in the house until they had time to sell it, and that he would not lose by it. Mr. Gwilym Jones, who represented Davies, called his client, who swore that Watkins agreed to allow the furniture to remain at his house. In fact, he was very glad to get the house under any condition. Judgment was given for defendant.

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Aberdare. FAILURE.—The first meeting of the creditors of William Frederick Price and Llewellyn Price, contractors, Aberdare, was held at the office of Mr. Ellis Owen, the Official Receiver, at Pontypridd on Thursday. The bankrupts' partnership statement of affairs showed liabilities to 47 unsecured creditors, amounting to X6,019 Os. 10d., whilst three partly secured creditors figured for X3,931 11s. Id., the estimated value of securities being zC3,700, leaving C231 11s Id., expected to rank for dividend. The gross liabilities amounted to X9,950 lls. lid., whilst the assets, which comprised machinery and plant, and balances due in respect of various building contracts, and zCI5 3s. lid. worth of book debts (estimated to realise £6 5s,), were estimated to produce in the aggregate X596 5s,, leaving a deficiency of X5,654 6s. lid Debtors also supplied summaries of their separate estates that of Mr. Frederick Price, showing liabilities X4, assets (a life policy) X19 3s. giring a surplus of X15 3s., and thau of the debtor Llewellyn Price, liabilities nil, and assets (a life policy) zell 13s. Debt- ors attribute their failure to losses on contracts and particularly on a contract of building 61 houses at Aber- dare. Mr W. T. Morgan, auctioneer and accountant, 30, Weatheral-street, Aberdare, was appointed trustee of the estate.

Mountain Ash. PERSONAL.—We are pleased to note the return to Mountain Ash of Mr. John Jeffries. He appears to be quite con- valescent, his stay at the little Somerset village having done wonders in recuper- ating his health. The country air and a daily drive of twelve miles into Bristol has made a new mail of him. BENEFIT BY THE BIOSCOPE.—Last Tuesday week Mr. W. Haggar set apart the whole of the night for the benefit of the Mountain Ash Cottage Hospital. The cause of sweet charity is one always near and dear to Mr. Haggar, and time and again he has come forward with his wonderful show in aid of the helpless. The little theatre was filled to overflow- ing six times during the evening, and the funds of the Cottage Hospital will be the richer by over X30. FOOTBALL.—Although the season has not been marked by any particularly glorious feats, the old firm intend to have a grand wind-up. Next Monday the famous Newport team visit Mountain Ash, and certainly will be marked down as the red letter day of the season. The following is the team to represent New- port (very warm): —Back, D. J. Boots; three-quarters, R. B. Griffiths, Stanley Williams, Sid Adams, H. Bennett; half- backs, Priest and Chas. Williams; for- wards, C. Pritohard, J. Hodges, Geo. Boots, B. Thomas, W. Dowell, E. Jen- kins, J. Webb, E. Williams. MAY DAY SHOW.—The committee of the above met at the Duffrvn Hotel last Thursday evening. Mr. Thos. Morris presided, and there were present the fol- lowing members:—Messrs. W. Griffiths, T. K. Lukey, T. Hill, D. Harford, Lloyd Davies, E. Element, D. S. Lewis, A. W. Oxenham, F. J. Mills, B. James, and D. W. Howell (secretary). The minutes of the previous meeting were disposed of. The balance was read and passed unani- mously. The Mountain Ash Band was engaged to play on the Show Day. A vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the evening's business, ST. MARGARET'S GUILD.—A grand concert was held in the Parish Room last Friday evening. The Rev. J. Sinnett Jones, Vicar, presided. Mesdames G. Stone, Hardiman, and Morgan were the organisers of the affair. Mr. E. Hardi- man's string band rendered several selec- tions in very fine style. The boys' choir, under the direction of Miss Morris, de- lighted the audience, and added fresh laurels^ to their Eisteddfodic success. Mrs. Williams (Llinos Gwalia) sang beau- tifully If Bacio Hand" O! na byddai'n haf o liyd." Mr. Barry played two flute solos, both of which were encored, and Mr. Carroll two violin solos. Mr. E. Hardiman, the Mountain Ash cornettist, was in fine form. Miss Netherway's pianoforte solos were very much ad- mired. Master Edmunds, pleased the audience with his Gramophone selec- tions, and Miss Katie Williams sang nicely, The Christmas Rose," and By the side of the Zuy-der Zee." Mr. Jack Webber was a finished accompanist. The Vicar proposed a vote of thanks to the artistes, and Mr. Jim. Grant second- ed. The last tea and social of the session will be held on Friday night this week. FFRWD CHAPEL. The quarterly meetings of the above chapel were held last Sunday morning, afternoon, and evening. The whole of the meetings were conducted by the pastor, Rev. Fred Morgan. Recitations, dialogues, and songs were given by the children and adults. The meetings were excellent, and much zeal was shown, by all the members, especially among the younger ones. Mrs. Breeze was responsible for several of the items rendered by the chil- dren, and a great amount of the success of the meetings was due to her unflag- ging interest. The following were those who took part: Recitations: Diana Prothero, Nellie Phillips, Trevor Thomas, Tommy Williams, Catherine Thomas, Tregelles Morgan, Susie Wil- liams, Gertie Owen, Annie Jane Thomas, Hannah Mary Prothero, Evan David Stephens, Maggie Williams, May Wheel- er, Gwennie Williams, Phoebe Wheeler, Jennie Jones, Alice Williams, Maggie Morgan, Teddy Williams. Solos: Violet Breeze, Lily Evans, Lizzie Edith Roberts, Gwladys Angel, Mary Ellen Roberts, Maggie Davies, Bertha Jones. Duets: Maggie Parry, Phoebe Wheeler, Amelia Jane Boundy. Adults Singing Parties: Miss Bronwen Coleman and friends; Miss Jessie Price and friends; Mrs. Breese and friends; Mr. Dan Parry and family. Solo, Willie John Griffiths. Violin solo, Mr. Dan Parry. String quartette: Messrs. Wm. Williams, Philip lhomas Jones, Dan Parry, and Miss Davies. Recitations, Messrs J. Prothero, David John Griffiths, and Percy Thomas. Dialogues: Mr. Breeze and friends; Mr. Samuel Thomas and friends; Mr. Daniel Boundy and Miss Edith Phillips; Mr. lhomas Wheeler and friends. Accom- panists, Miss Bronwen Coleman and Mr Lloyd Roberts. Conductor, Mr. Emrys Jones, A.L.C.M. DEATH OF AN OCTOGENARIAN.— We reg'ret to announce the death of Mr James Stock, father of Mr. Fred Stock, Granville-teriaoe, deputy clerk to the Mountain Ash Urban District Council which took place last week. The de- ceased, who had been in wonderful health almost up to the day of his demise, had attained the great age of 80 years. It is about 12 years since Mr. Stock retired from active work, having served the T.V.R. Co. for close upon half a century. He was one of the oldest, if not the old- est, member of the Ancient Order of Foresters, and was also for many years a, member of the oyal Temple of Love Lodge of the Independent Order < of Oddfellows (Aberdare). Last Thurs- ] day afternoon his mortal remains were < laid to rest in Caegarw Cemetery. The Rev. J. Sinnett Jones, M.A., conducted the burial service. The mourners were" Mr. Fred Stock (son), Mr. W. Phillips,. Mr. Geo. Howells, and Messrs. Ernest, Willie, and Arthur Howells. A repre- sentation of about 20 members of the Duffryn Cynon Court A.O.F., including" Mr. Ozem Cook (secretary), and Mr. James Phillips (treasurer), and Air. Evan Leyshon, of the « Loyal Temple of Love" Lodge of the 1.0. Oddfellows, Aberdare, attended. The following offi-, cials of the Mountain Ash Urban Dis- trict Council attended: Messrs. D. T. Evans, W. G. Thomas, Dan H. Price, Dd. Parry, Alfred Morgan, W. H. Williams,, and Edgar A. Lewis (Ynysybwl). The- following gentlemen also attended to pay their last respects: Messrs. D. S. Lewis,, David Thomas, F. J. Mills, Evan Mor- gan, Tom Sheppard, WTallace Sheppard, D. W. Howell, W. R Davies (T.V.R.),- Evaii Jenkins, W. H. Thomas, Wm. Pro- bert, and David John (T.V.E..). The coffin was of beautifully polished oak, with heavy brass fittings, and the fun- eral was furnished by Mr. Frank Mills, assisted by Mr. David Evans. PREACHING SERVICES.-At Provi- dence English Congregational Church the annual preaching services were held last Sunday and Monday. Stirring addresses were delivered morning and evening by the Rev. Penry Evans, Porth, and Prof. Keri Evans, M.A., Carmarthen. The congregations were most satisfactory. The services were continued on Monday afternoon and evening. The Rev. Keri Evans, M.A., addressed a well filled, church on the Deepening of the Spiritu- al Life," and the Rev. J. T. Rhys, Godreaman, preached an eloquent ser mon, taking as the basis of his subject, "Guests of God." In his address the preacher pointed out that God's Guests have their distinctive mark just the same as the sons of iniquity. Their marks were classified into those of the hands and feet, the ears, eyes and tongue. Dwelling on the necessity of guarding these marks from desecration, the. rev. gentleman exhorted the congregation to consecrate their eyes to God. There- were some who were too cowardly to sin in frpnt of their fellow-men, but did so in secret in their minds and hearts. Speaking on the tongue, Mr. Rees saio. that to rob a man of his reputation was despicable, and was even worse than murder. How often was it said, I told him to his face," but they had no right to speak to a brother unless they spoke- in love. Just as the scandalising tongue should be guarded against, so should the ear be stopped against that tongue. With burning words which seemed to grip the listener, the preacher spoke of the hands; despising gain and bribes, those who sat at the Lord's table must have clean hands. You may have mor- ality without religion, but you cannot have religion worth speaking about with- out morality. Ecstasies without ethics are of no value. He who robs, s,,oqls, slanders, or leaves a bad impression be- hind him ia not a guest of God. Test yourselves and not each other by the marks of the Prophet. The singinif throughout the whole ef the services was whole-hearted. The prayers and preach- ing, it is hoped, will have a marked effect on the spiritual lives of the congre- gations.

Trecynon. FAIRY GROTTO. "-On Saturday night a repetition performance of Strafc- ton's Operetta, The Fairy Grotto, was given in full character by the Noddfa Juvenile Choir, conducted by Mr. J. R. Evans, G. and L. The choir were. assisted by a powerful orchestra led by Mr David Thomas. The stage manager, was Mr. Ifor Jones: accompanist, Mr. Llewelyn James. The characters were impersonated as follows :—Fairy Queen, Miss Edith M. Thomas Puck, the Queen's Sprite, Master M. J. Morgan I Peter Grim, the Miser, Master D. T- John: Maria, a widow. Miss S. A. John, Carl and Anna., Children of Maria, Mr. Wm. John and Miss G. M. Thomas. Martha, Miss S. A. John. Country lovers, Master John Evans and Miss- Lilian Phillips. The Great Professor, Master John Evans. The proceeds were in aid of Noddfa Baptist Chapal Fund. As on the previous occasion the perform* ance was greatly appreciated.

Penrhiwceiber. PROMOTION.—The friends of Mr. H W. Card, agent under the Refuge Assur- ance Company, will be pleased to learn that he has been promoted to he an as- sist superintendent under the above com- pany in the Mountain Ash District. TRAIN SERVICK-The inhabitants of Penrhiwceiber will be pleased to learll- that the Penrhiwceiber Postmaster, Mr- Josepli Lewis, having communicated with the Directors of the Great Western Rail- way Company, has succeeded in inducing' the Company to stop the 8.45 p.m. train- from Pontypool via Quakers' Yard" which now runs through, arriving at Mountain Ash at the above time. The service will commence' on May 1st. Great credit is due to Mr. Lewis in securing" this addition to the existing service.

Abercynon Motes. BY BASINIA.N. H Buffa.loism" appears to be making great progress in the district. Nearly every lodge night one or two persons arl proposed by the energetic members the Cynon Lodge, who are desirous of reI taining the honour of procuring the h^f average attendance in the Province. £ he harmony which prevails among brethren of all positions in life is quit* unique. The contention which was prevalen| that the R.A.O'.B. Order was for the purpose of meeting to eat drink is quite absurd, for the Cvnon Lodge possesses on the list of members, two clergymen, one County ouncillor, one District Councillor, and a uardia. besides the elite of Abercvnon and plSr trict. If the R.A.O.B. was as alleged, would not possess the influential aild prominent gentlemen as members. Our young professional cvclist aiio phys-cal culturist (holder of the gold medal for record lap time) during Easter holidays sustained defeat, must not lose heart. The contest keen, owing to the fact that he was n ing from the same mark as many .we 1 known and prominent profession French riders. We wish him every sue cess in his next encounter. It is rumoured that the Junior Billifd Team of the Abercynon Workmen s Il; stitute, who are at present making mark in this district as expert billing, players, are making headway, and » anxious to organize a crick,et. tea b Every effort and assistance should given these young players, who are e. dently a smart set. There is every P°,^e. bility of their showing such form <?n cricket field as they have shown in uc- billiard room. We wish them every s" cess. One of the tradesmen in this locality new-comer, advertised himself public by a circular thus:—"ljl ,,aDd sxperience in England and Wales, "15 years in America." Was sected ?