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Mountain Ash Education Committee. On Tuesday, Mr. W. Davies in the chair. The other members present were: Mrs. Owen Jones, Mrs. Thomas Jones (Abercynon), Messrs. R. Parsons, J. Powell, J. P. Davies, Evan Morris, W. Fenwick, W. Griffiths, D. Rogers, W. S. Davies, Thomas Jones, J.P., Capt. F. N. Gray, J.P., T. W. Jones, Rev. E. V. Tid- man, with Mr. Alfred Morgan (director) and Mr. W. H. Williams (architect). LAND FOR NEW SCHOOL.—Mr. H. E. Gray, J.P., wrote consenting to sell a piece of land near Bailey-street, Miskin, for SMO.-IN reply to a question, the Director aaid that the ground was slight- ly over half an acre.—Mr. J. Powell said | it worked out at about e750 an acre. This was less than what they paid at Aber- cynon, where they had paid Xl,000 per acre.-Rev. E. V. Tidman moved that the offer be accepted.—Agreed. RESIGNATIONS.—Mr. J. W. Lloyd, trained certificated teacher at Duffryn School; Miss Sylvia M. Edwards, Aber- taf School, and Miss A. J. Thomas, Pen- rhiwceiber School.—Accepted. Miss Sarah Edwards wrote resigning her post because the Committee would not grant a bigger salary than X2 10s. per month. The letter concluded: "No girl can live on k2 10s. a month. Thank- ing you for the trouble I have caused you, etc." (Laughter.)—The resignation was accepted. HALF-HOLIDAY.—Mr Edgar Thomas, Cefnpennar School, applied for the usual half-holiday for hie school, in consider- ation for excellent attendance.—Granted. PLAYGROUND AS THOROUGH- FARE.—Miss M. L. Shipton, Caegarw School, wrote complaining that people were using the playground as a thorough- fare.—Rev. E. V. Tidman: Why not put a. notice there?—Director: There is a notice there, but they do not take notice of the notice. (Laughter.)—Mr. T. W. Jones Then we must take notice of them and institute proceedings.—It was r&. solved to take steps to prevent a recur- rence of the offence. THE BELLS.—Mr. W. H. Reynolds, Caegarw School, wrote that the bell in the Infants' Dept. was too small. The children could not hear it, consequently they were late in attending school. He asked that a bigger bell be placed there. —Capt. Gray: What would be the cost ?— Architect: Ji50. A turret would have to be erected.—Mr. Tidman: Capt. Gray and I are economists to-day.—Mr Rogers: My opinion is that both of you are obstruc- tionists. (Laughter.)—It was resolved to write to Mr. Reynolds asking him to adopt other means of getting the children to attend in time, and that his request for a new bell could not be acceded to. NAVIGATION SCHOOL. Mr. W. Fenwick proposed that repairs to the lavatory in this school be carried out.- Mr. E. Morris seconded.—Adopted. P.T. CENTRE.—Mr. W. S. Davies moved that the resolution adopting the reports of the P.T. Centre Committee be rescinded, and that they rescind all later resolutions confirming the adoption of the said report.—This was defeated by one vote. YNYSYBWL SCHOOL. Improve- ments and extensions were resolved to be carried out to this school at a cost of X700. APPLICATION. The Penrhiwceiber School caretaker applied for an advance of wages.—Mr. E. Morris moved that an increase of £ 7 2,9. 8d. be granted. This would give X33 6s. 8d. to the caretaker's wife for cleaning, and XI a week for the man.—Mr. J. P. Davies seconded, and re- marked that the place was now being kept in good repair. He was on the pre- mises on Sundays as well as week days. —The Director read a list of the wages paid to cleaners at Pontypridd.—Mr. T. Jones said he must be candid. Taking into consideration the money paid in other districts, they were not justified in granting the application.—Mr. E. Morris then moved that = £ 5 be granted.—Mr. J. P. Davies seconded.—An amendment was moved by Mr. T. W. Jones that no ad- vance be allowed, and this was carried, Messrs. Morris and J. P. Davies only voting for the motion. ROCKING HORSE. The Duffryn Ward Managers recommended that a rocking-horse be purchased for one of the Infant Departments.—Capt. Gray asked if this article was for educational pur- poses or for teaching the young idea how to ride horses ?—Mr. R. Parsons: For amusement.—Capt. Gray: Then supple- mentary teachers are good enough for this purpose. XMAS.—The holidays will commence on Friday afternoon, Dec. 20th. FINANCE COMMITTEE.—Mrs. Owen Jones, Messrs. J. P. Davies and E. Morris will act on Finance Committee for the next three months. DISCOUNT ON BOOKS.-Mr. T. W. Jones said he would like to know if pro- bationers, who obtained .£1 each for the purchase of books, obtained the usual discount. The students were allowed it in Pontypridd and Aberdare, and he was of opinion that their own students should get it.—The chairman and director were asked to make enquiries. TRAIN FARES.—In reply to Mr. W. Fenwick, the Director said he had writ- ten regarding probationers' train fares, but had not yet received a reply.

Mountain Ash Police Court. WEDNESDAY.—Before Sir T. Marchant Williams (Stipendiary) and Capt. G. A. Evans. ALLEGED EMBEZZLEMENT. Wm. Chas. Cooke was charged -with embezzling a sum of money, the property of the Aberdare Laundry Co. Mr. W. R. Ed- wards, who prosecuted, said that a war- rant had been issued for prisoner's arrest since September, 1904. Prior to that time he was employed by the Laundry Co. He was arrested this week at Maes- teg. Mr. Edwards applied for a remand till next Tuesday.—This was granted. DRUNKS.—Michael Fitzgibbon, Mis- kin, in Oxford-street, on Sunday, 10s. and costs*; Edward Langford, in Jeffreys- street, Mountain Ash, 5s. and costs; Geo. J. Brown, in Gloster-street, Aberdare, 5s. and costs. Elizabeth A. Howells, Pen- rhiwoeiber, was summoned for being drunk. Mr. S. Shipton, who represented defendant, said that his client had been worried by one thing and another. On the day she was seen drunk, she had been to the County Court.—Stipendiary: She was (iriki-n, tnA nA<> Hn n-r flui nn"+ Court Judge, I suppose. (Laughter.)— Fined 5s. and costs.—George Davies, Mis- kin, when charged with being drunk, said that the constable had been in his company in the Mount Pleasant Inn. If the Bench would kindly grant an ad- journment he would bring the landlord and landlady to give evidenoe.-The Con- stable: You never saw me there drinking when in uniform.—Defendant: No, you were in plain clothes. Stipendiary: With false whiskers. (Laughter.)—The adjournment wa.s granted on defendant undertaking to pay costs.—Joseph Alder- man, for obstruction in Main-road, Ynys- Ix-eth, 5s. and costs. Ebenezer Williams, Mountain Ash, drunk, 10s. and costs. SERGEANT'S MISTAKE.—Mr Gwilym Jones, on behalf of Mr. F. P. Charles, re- ferred to the case of Nuttycombe, who was charged at the last court with using the Mountain Ash Inn for the purposes of betting. Mr. Jones said that P.S. Boul- ton had stated that defendant had separ- ated from his wife. This was a mistake, and P.S. Boulton had admitted it was a mistake. His client thought that the sergeant ought to withraw,—Stipendiary: Oh! no; I don't remember hearing the sergeant say so.—The question of bail was then discussed, the Stipendiary said that there would have to be 5 sureties of £ 20 each in respect of the 5 summonses. The police would have to be perfectly satisfied with those who went bail for him. HELPLESSLY DRUNK.—R. Thomas, Cwmaman, was found helplessly drunk by Inspector Davies. He was on his hands and knees in the passage of the New Inn.—Fined 10s. and costs. NEGLIGENT DRIVERS.—Daniel Har- ford, Miskin, leaving his horse and cart unattended, 5e. and costs.—Daniel John, Cwmbach, having no lights attached to his cart, 5s TRESPASSING. Thos. Rowlands, Ynvsboeth, trespassing in search of game at Penrhiwoeiber, 10s. and costs. ] MORE CHILD NEGLECT.—There were th.ree cases of child neglect on the list. (

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The railway as 2Esop says, was in labour, and it brought forth a Bell." It may be termed a moral victory-the directors get the victory, and the men get the moral. Directors of companies will always get such victories as long as every twenty- five trade unionists spend only one {>enny weekly on Socialist papers.—' Casey1 n the Labour Leader."

Aberaman. Take "Vilix" for Coughs, Colds, In- fluenza, and Sore Throats. In bottles; Is lid. and 2s. each. Prepared only by Walter n.Jonet3. Pharmaceutical Chem- ist, Aberdare. Established 1826. STUDENTS' CYIfANFA.-On Sunday last, three Baptist students at the Ponty- pridd preparatory school held preaching services at Ynyslwyd Church, viz:—Messrs Richard Lloyd, Treharris, W. Dunstan, Porth, and David Rees, Abernant. Large congregations attended at each service, and the Rev R. E. Williams, pastor, was also present. In the morning Mr Lloyd preached an eloquent sermon from the text "Then Phillip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them." Acts viii, 5. In the afternoon the preacher was Mr Dunstan, of Porth, and he delivered a most impressive sermon from Hebrews xi., 24, 25, and 26. He remarked that Faith was an element which many possessed, but which could not be defined because it appeared in so many manifold forms. There were three characteristics belonging to the man of faith,'as shown by the life of Moses, viz :-lst-He chose tem- porary affliction rather than the enjoyment of temporary sin. 2nd—He refused worldly honour because he considered it worthier to be with God. 3rd—He esteemed it a greater joy to suffer reproach with Christ than to win the confidence of men. In the evening Messrs D. Rees and R. Lloyd occu- < pied the pulpit, and they left good impres- sions upon the congregation. Excellent collections were made towards assisting the students in their preparatory courses. -PHYSICAL CULTURE EXHIBITION -On Tuesday evening an assault-at-arms and general exhibition of physical culture was given at the Gymnasium rooms, Lewis street, under the auspices of the Aberaman Physical Culture Society. Mr William John Beynon delivered a few remarks, dwelling upon the prospects of I the club for the future. The following were the officials connected with the event —M.C., Mr Ned Lewis; referee, Mr Rich- II ard Lewis time-keeper, Mr Evan Harries secretary, Mr Bertie Jones. The first item was a sparring bout between Iago Davies I and Tom Price, in which three rouuds of brisk sparring took place. Next came a wrestling bout between Phil Williams and Ben Jones, in the catch as-catch can style. Then followed sparring bouts (3 rounds each), between Messrs David Evans and Richard Lewis, John James Jones, Cwm- bach, and Richard Lewis, and William Evans, Aberaman, and Fred Davies, Aber- dare. The next item was an interesting exhibition of weight-lifting by Mr William Williams, Aberaman. He lifted 240lbs with his right hand, and performed several other wonderful feats. Master Willie Harries also gave a splendid exhibition of weight-lifting which showed remarkable prowess for his age. Finally posing was indulged in by the following members of the society—Messrs William Williams, Richard Lewis, Benjamin Jones, Willie Harries, Jack Hillesley and Bob Hatton. We understand that the Society has now issued a challenge for any lad of 6 stone weight to match Master Willie Harries in weight-lifting, and a medal is offered to anyone who will equal his feats.

Cwmaman. If in need of artificial teeth don't foi get to consult Messrs. Shipway and Williams, Mountain Ash, who visit CwE^amaa every Tuesday from 2 to pm., opijosite the Co-operf tive Stores BILLIARD MATCH. On Thursday evening last a match was played at the Institute between the 2nd team of Cwm- aman and the 6econds of the Aberdare Liberal Club. After a rather one-sided game, Cwniaiiiaii won by 352 points. Scores: -Cwmaman: T. Isaac, 150; Ned Thomas, 150; Tom Owen, 150; Wm. Thomas, 150; David Emrys Davies, 150; David Llew. Evans, 150; D. Jones, 150; Win. Pitt, 150; total, 1,200. Aberdare: S. C. Reee, 147; EI. A. Elson, 52; David John Jones, 131; W. R. Davies, 149; Geo. Owen, 101; R. Parker, 76; Tom Davies, 103; D. R. Jones,' 89; total, 848. The premier team were, due at the Aberdare Liberal Club on the same date, but out of sympathy with Mr. Gomer Phillips, one of their players, who has received a serious accident, they decided to cancel the fixture.

Mountain Ash. "LINSEED COMPOUND" of 40 years' proven efficacy, for Coughs, Colds, and Bionchial troubles WREATHS, Bouquets, Crosses, Harps, Poses, Button Holes, Cut Flowers, etc at F. Turner's. The Mountain Ash Flor- ist, 11, AlleD-street. Advt. DO YOU LIKE A LAUGH? If E; o, try the St. Margaret's Minstrels, and see if they can provide one for you. THURS- DAY, DEC. 12th., at the DRILL HALL, MOUNTAIN ASH. Prices: Is. 6d., Is., and 6d. Doors open at 7.15, to commence at 7.45. BILLIARDS.—Abertillery v. Moun- tain Ash. Played at Abertillery on Saturday evening, and resulted in a win for the home team by 498 points. Scores: Mountain Ash—W. E. Gentle, 108; C. Watts. 85: G. Williams. lfi7: W S Thomas, 49; J. Cooper, 146; T. Worth- ington, 180; G. Brown, 200; W. Brown, 57; total, 992. A bertillery-J. Cable, 200; G. Ruffell, 200; A. Harris, 200; A. Cueist, 200; J. H. Jones, 200; M. Penny, 200; A. Way, 190; G. Gough, 100; total, 1,490. FUNERAL.—Last Thursday afternoon the funeral of Mr. Thomas Hughes, 57, Phillip-street, took place at Caegarw Cemetery. The deceased, who was only in his 42nd year, was taken suddenly ill in the Deep Duffryn Pit, where he had been employed for some years. After being conveyed to his home, Dr. Davies Jones was called, but all efforts proved unavailing, for death took place within two hours. The Rev. T. Anthony con- ducted the service at the graveside. The deceased leaves a widow, but no children. The funeral was furnished throughout by Mr. Frank Mills. ST. MARGARET'S.—Last Sunday spec- ial sermons were preached at the Parish Church in aid of Foreign Missions. Holy Communion was celebrated at 8 a.m., and also a.t the 11 o'clock service. The Bene- dicite was sung to Turner in D, and the Jubilate to Ouselev's setting. The an- them was Hark, the glad sound," from Farmer's "Christ and His Soldiers." The Kyrie Eleison was sung to Mendels- sohn. The evening service was conducted by the Vicar, assisted by the Rev. J. Pughe Jones, B.A. The sermon was preached by the Rev. D. E. Roberts, M.A., in the morning, and by the Vicar in the evening. Both preachers took for their text, H Thy Kingdom come," Matthew x., 6. CEFNPENNAR R.F.C. The above club held their annual smoking concert last Thursday evening at the Butchers' Arms (club headquarters). The chair was occupied by Mr. Fred Allen, in the absence through illness of Mr. Ben Tiley. .8.. nne programme was piaceci in iront or a packed room, and an enjoyable evening was spent. The following contributed various items:—Messrs. John Lake, Ben Davies, J. Davies, and Ivor Morgan. The comic element was capably performed by Mr..J ack Granfield. The funniosities of Messrs. Hooper and Share created im- mense amusement. Mr. Jack Webber skilfully accompanied the artistes. The club was toasted, and three hearty cheers given. The evening closed with the National Anthem. CONFIRMATION SERVICE.-At St. Margaret's Church the Lord Bishop of the Diocese held a confirmation on Mon- day evening. There were 88 candidates presented to his Lordship, 50 females and 38 males. The Bishop was assisted by the following clergy: Revs. J. Sinnett- Jones, M.A., D. E. Roberts, M.A., J. Pughe Jones, B.A., Richard Jones, B.A., A. W. Jones, B.A., and J. Odwen Jones, B.A. The choir were also in attendance. The Bishop, in his address to the candi- dates, dwelt particularly on the influence of home life, laying particular stress on what was heard and done at heme, and also what was not heard and not done at home. Sin and temptation would come to all of them, and would be presented in most alluring guises. As an illustration, the Bishop related the story of the French attack on St. Helier's, Jersey, pointing out to his hearers how they should never give up but copy in their lives the action of Major Pea'rson, who rescued the town of St. Helier's, even when it was thought impossible to regain it. Just as the island was now complete iy surrounded by castles and fortresses, so they should fortify themselves from attacks of evil on all sides. In addition to the candidates there was a large con- gregation, who listened attentively to the homely exhortation of the Bishop. GRAND BALL.—An invitation dance was held last Friday evening at Caegarw Schools. The cause was that of sweet charity and the object the District Nurs-

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Abercynon. I.L.P.—The I.L.P. Campaign was con- tinued on Saturday evening. The speakers were Alderman Caradog Jones in English and Mr. Hugh Jones in Welsh. On Sunday, Mr. James Parker, M.P., Halifax, delivered stirring addresses. Alderman Caradog Jones, Dowlais, pre- si ded. SPECIAL SERVIGE,S.-On Sunday last at the English Wesleyan Chapel, special services were, held in connection with Foreign Mission Work, when excellent sermons were preached by the Rev. A. H. Smith, Mountain Ash. On Monday a public meeting was held, when the Rev. W. Calvert and the Rev. A. H. Smith gave a graphic description of the work in the foreign field in India, China, and other parts of the world. The chair was taken bv Mr. Frank Pritchard. 20th CENTURY SOCIETY.—A joint meeting' of the Local Lodges of the 20th Century Equitable Society was held at the Cynon Vale Lodge-room on Thurs- day evening last,-when the financial ac- count of the recent demonstrjition was ac- cepted. Letters of appreciation were re- ceived from the widows who were finan- cially assisted by the collections taken at the afternoon service. In each needy case assistance was given to the relatives of deceased members. A report was also given of the progress of each lodge. The agenda for the district meeting was discussed. BALLOT.—On Monday a ballot for the election of officers for 1908 in connection with the Abercynon Lodge of the S.W.M.F. took place at the Dowlais-Car- diff Colliery. The result is as follows:- Chairmanship: Thomas Brixey, collier, 265; William C. Dyer, tipper, 146; John Evans, ripper, 408; Thos. J. Lyons, ripper, 128; George Paget, repairer, 205; Titus Roberts, collier, 127. Lodge Sec.: John Rhys Morgan, checkweigher, 1,045; John Ryland, collier, 313. Treasurer: William John, ripper, 350; Thomas Mor- gan, collier, 152; Reefi Thomas, collier. 900. The following attended to the ballot arrangements: Messrs. James Williams, John Griffiths, David Powell, Joseph Williams, chairman, and William Davies, secretary. LABOUR COUNCIL MEETING.—On Monday night the Mountain Ash Trades and Labour Council held a meeting at the Workmen's Institute. Mr. John Powell presided. It was proposed by Mr. William Dyer, Abercynon, and seconded by Mr. Isaac Jones, Cefnpennar, "To hold Ward Meetings every six months, and to (give the Labour Members a chance to give their report of work done on the Council." It was decided to hold meet- ings as soon as possible to do propaganda work for the next election. The lodges are to submit a suitable date to the Elec- toral Council and select candidates to contest Penrhiwoeiber, Abercynon, Dar- ranlas, and Miskin Wards in case cf a vacancy. COMPETITIVE CONCERT. A suc- cessful competitive meeting was held at Carmel Chapel on Tuesday evening. Mr Thomas Edwards acted as chairman, while Mr. W. Ellis (Alaw Cynon) adjudi- cated the music, and the Rev. Benjamin Howells, Calfaria, the recitations. Mr- Christopher Evans opened the meeting with a solo. The following were the suc- cessful competitors: Children's solo, Evan Evans and Lizzie Morgan. Recita- tion for children, Arthur Edwards and Etta Morgan. Best reading of a Psalm: 1st, Arthur Edwards; 2nd, Olwen Wil- liams. Recitation for adults, Mr. Willie Evans. Alto solo, Mr. Evan Evan6. Soprano solo, Mies Lizzie Lloyd. Base solo, prize divided between Messrs. John Morgan and David Walters. Best speech on "Culture," Mr. 0. A. Edwards. The Calfaria Party were .successful out of five parties competing for the rendering of the hymn tune "Moab."

f I_II' MONDAY, DECEMBER! 9th. Positively Closes Visit. The success of Mrs. Clara E. Slater's visit has kept her here 60 long. The next visit will be positively her last visit. MONDAY, DEC 9th, ROYAL TEM- PERANCE HOTEL, ABERDARE. TUESDAY, DEC. 10th, VICTORIA CAFE, VICTORIA STREET, MER- THYR, TYDFIL (Last Day). WEDNESDAY, DEC. 11th, CORY HALL. CARDIFF (Last Day). THURSDAY, DEC. 12th, PAJEtK COM- MERCIAL HOTEL, COMMERCIAL STREET, PONTYPOOL. SATURDAY, DEC. 14th, MRS. WOOD, THE COTTAGE, GAS ROAD, PONTY- PRIDD (Last Day). Mrs Clara E. Slater, (OJf bO U THPOJtiT). Largest Belt-Maker In England (Late Maker to the Patients of the Lon- don Hospital, City of London Infirmary, Soho Hospital for Women; also to 4he Patients of the late Sir Morrell McKenaie), She has gained experience in AMERICA, FRANCE, and GERMANY, and is still pursuing her mission, against the use of inward instruments, which are a fre- quent source of danger, causing as tl-ey do ulceration, tumour, and cancer to a large degree, thus necessitating hun- dreds of unnecessary OPERATIONS. See what wearers say. That Mra. Slater's visit has been most successful is abundantly shown by the numerous messages of good-will she hae received from many people who have derived benefit from her advice. Such messages are couched in most praise- worthy terms, and some of them express the hope that Mrs. Slater will be long spared to continue her noble work on be- half of women. Mrs. Slater respectfully begs to avail herself of this opportunity of thanking her many well-wishers in- Cwmfelin, Penderyn, Aberaman, Moun- tain Ash, Cwmdare, Abergwynfi, Llwyd- coed, Aberdare, Cwmaman, Cwmbach, Abersychan, Penrhiwceiber, who are too numerous to be approached individually. It will be remembered that Mrs. Slater's original intention was to visit the dis- trict for one month only, but the great patronage conferred on her has rendered it necessary for her to prolong her visit till now, which must close with this visit owing to prior "engagements in the North of England. Therefore, any sufferers wishing to see her should do so next Mon- day, as it will be her last visit for two vears. RUPTURES, WOMEN'S INWARD WEAKNESSES CURED WITHOUT OPERATIONS OR INWARD INSTRU- MENTS. Stout Ladies! The Compress Belt re- duces the measurements 4 to 8 inches. FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS SEE MRS. SLATER ON MONDAY. ALL ADVICE FREE. NOTE ADDRESS. HOURS: 1.30 to 4.30 Sharp. Printed and Published at their Printing Works, Market Buildings, Market Street, Aberdare, in the County of Glamorgan, by the proprietors, W. Pugh and J. L. BorwUnda.

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Letters to the Ed itor. PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY. Sir,—I know I am awful] y shy as Rollo 11 suggested last week, but I should like to know how he found it out, seeing that photography has no connection what- soever with shyness. I had two reasons for my silence. (1) I have been very busy lately and have been unable to give it much attention. (2) I intended waiting two or three weeks to see if some one would offer some suggestion or show their interest in the matter in some way or other, but, alas! they too must have been shy." Well to business. I feel confident now that we are coming to something sound, and all praise be to "Rollo" for taking up the matter so promptly. The sooner a meeting be called the better, seeing that Christmas is so near, and if everything goes smoothly we ought to be well ahead by the end of the year. Now ye Aberdare photographers, please don't forget those postcards. Let us buck up and see what we can do. I can see even now that the R.P.S. will have a worthy rival before long. stICMATIC.

(Continued from Page 5.) Trecynon LINSEED COMPOUND' for Coughs, Colds and Bronchial troubles. 9d & 1/li. Of chemists. Drink BOWEN'S IZONA (regd.). Ask for it. Sold everywhere. EBENEZER.—On Sunday evening, at Ebenezer Cong. Church, the Rev. J. Grawys Jones preached a memorial ser- mon in respect of Mr. Edward Davies, Belle Vue, whose tragic death at Nant- melyn Colliery we recorded last week. At the close. of the service the Dead March" was played by the orchestra (conductor, Mr. W. E. Thomas), Mr. W. Isaac Lewis being at the organ.

Aberdare. Value for Money.-For up-to-date Rats md Caps, also Suits to measure (fit and 3tyle guaranteed), go to J. A. Evans, the aoted Hat Shop, Constitutional Build- ings, Canon Street. FREETHOUGHT.—Next Sunday, at the New Theatre, Mr. J. T. Lloyd, of Lon- don, will speaker under the auspices of the N.S.S. (Aberdare Branch). At 2.15 his subject will be, "Theology dis- credited," and at 6, Religion and the joy of life." Until recently Mr. Lloyd was the Rev. J. T. Lloyd, a Presbyterian minister. Some time, ago he addressed meetings at Mountain Ash, but this is his first visit to Aberdare. SOAR.—On Tuesday evening, under the auspices of the Soar Literary Society, the Rev. A. Penry Evans delivered a lec- ture. The meeting was presided over by the Rev. J. Tudor, B.A. Mr. Evans took as his subject, Hanesion o fy mywyd cyhoeddus." This being Mr. Ev a,ns' last address in Aberdare before leaving for Scarborough, a good audience had as- sembled. Throughout his lecture he was most humorous. A vote of thanks to the lecturer was proposed by the Rev W. J. Rowlands, Hirwain, seconded by the Rev. T. Thomas, Godrcaman. A very enjoy- able meetinar terminated with thanks to the chairman. m 1 SALVATION ARMY. On Saturday, Sunday, and Monday special services were held in connection with the Salva- tion Army. On Sunday afternoon, in the New Theatre, a, festival was held, the chairman being Mr. J. Harris. Marches and selections were given by the Trede- gar Band, conducted by Bandmaster W. J. Hurley, A.N.C.M. Solos by Bands- men Bunn, Daft, and Mitchell. Flute solo by Bandsman Hold. Sextette by Deputy Thomas and Bandsmen Evans, Loveridge, Mitchell, Bunn, and Rolfe. Trombone duet by Bandsmen Loveridge and Prince. At 8 p.m. another service was held in the Theatre, when the Band gave marches and selections, and a hymn (vocal). Solos were given by Bandsmen Rolfe, Hold, Daft, and Bunn. Vocal trio by Bandsmen Prince, Hold, and Daft. Sextette by Deputy Thomas and Bands- men Lloyd, Loveridge, Tippins, Bunn, and Rolfe. Duet by Bandmaster Hurley and Deputy Thomas. Adjutant Henson presided at this meeting. On Monday afternoon tea was given, the following ladies serving:—Mrs. Carpenter, Mrs. Stonelake, Mrs. Newcombe, Mrs. Lovell, Mrs. and Miss Williams, Mrs. Gadsby, Mrs. Brown (2), Mrs. Marchant. Cut- ters: Mrs. Henson, Mrs. Andrews, and Mrs. Lewis, assisted by several others. On Monday night a concert was- presided over by Adjutant Henson. Capt. Berry gave two violin selections. The Trecynon Mandoline Band, conducted by Mr. Davies, gave selections. Dialogue, Miss Williams and Miss Griffiths. Selections by the local S.A. Band. Recitation by Miss Griffiths and Miss Williams. Auto- harp solo, Miss Fiy. Solo to banjo ac- companiment, Adjutant Henson. The proceeds amount to .£10. HOLIDAY CONCERT. On Monday last the children of Carmel Baptist Church gave an excellent rendering of the beautiful cantata, entitled, The Holiday Concert," to a. crowded aud- ience. About 50 boys and girls formed the choir, and did their work exceeding- ly well. The boys were dressed as sailors, archers, newsboys, etc., and the girls all in beautiful white with different coloured sashes. The characters were, Fairies: Goodwill, Gladys Enoch; Fun, Bertha Fletcher; Content, Lizzie Davies. Cheery Tommy, Reggie Abraham. Archer, Willie Roach. Tom Tickletooth, Archie Andrews. Flower Girl, Irene Jones. Servant Maid, Beatrice Tantum. Fruit Girl, Katie Roach. Captain, Haydn Jones. Newsboy, Alfred King. Old Wcman who Lived in a Shoe, M. A. Evans in Welsh costume. Leaders of Girls' March, Jennie Hopkins and Edith Baugh. Slate Action: Beatrice Tantum, Gerty Davies, Flossie. Daviesi, Susie Lewis, Nellie Williams. Fish Girl, Em- ma Hurt. Skippers, Alice Williams, Annie Williams, Emma Smith, Flossie Davies, and Susie Lewis. See-Saw, Irene Jcnes and Willie Roach. All the solo- ists took their part in good style, and the choruses were taken up with a gusto quite in keeping with a holiday concert, but the item which captivated the aud- ience beyond all others was the Girls' March, in which twenty took part, half the number with blue sashes, and the other half with pink sashes. This march was a. perfect maze, and was invented by Mr. J. Bosher, who, with the assistance of Miss Boisher, trained the little ones. The movements were very intricate, but were executed with perfect precision. The audience broke forth into applause sever- al times, and when the march ended an enthusiastic encore was responded to. The whole affair passed off splendidly. It must have cost Mr. Minett and his help- ers, Miss Bosher, and Mrs. Spurgeon John, many anxious hours. All the trouble was, however, forgotten in the grand result of their labours. Mr. Jas. Minett was the energetic and efficient conductor; Miss Agnes Davies, A.L.C.M., accompanied on the piano, and Mr. D. Jenkins on the violin. Rev. A. B. Kin- sey, B.A., made an excellent chairman. The proceeds are towards the funds of Carmel Sunday School.

Mr. W. Thomas, Aberdare, who appeared for the N.S.P.C.C., said he wished to have another adjournment in the case of Mrs. Ann Long, Mountain Ash.—This was granted.—John and Elizabeth A. Howells, Penrhiwoeiber, were charged with neglecting their three children. John Thomas, the inspector for the N.S.P.C.C., said that since this case was adjourned two months ago, the male de- fendant had improved, and he wished to have the charge against him withdrawn. —This was done. Inspector Thomas went on to say that the female defendant was addicted to drink, and kept the chil- dren in a filthy state.—In reply to Mr. S. Shipton, witness said he could not prove that the children had been badly fed during the last month.—The case was further adjourned for a month.—David Jones and Mary Jones, Ynysboeth, were brought up for neglecting their three children. Inspector Thomas said that the children were insufficiently clad. The baby suffered from an abscess, and had to be sent to the Infirmary for surgical treatment. The house, No. 22, Kennard- street, was the dirtiest he had ever visit- ed. The pantry was full of dirty cloth- ing, rubbish, and coal.—Dr. Isaac gave similar evidence, and P.S. Evans said he had seen the man under the influence of drink from time to time. In reply to Mr W. Thomas, he said the house wa,s the dirtiest he had ever been in.—The de- fendants called Dr. Jameson, Abercynon, who said that the house was rather dirty, but that other houses in the street were just as bad. It was 10 days before the child was sent to the Infirmary that he had called in the house.—Stipendiary: Why did they not send for you when the child had this abscess?—Witness: They never want to bother the doctors unless there is something serious. People say that the medicine given is no good.—The two defendants were sent to prison for a month each. RE-HEARING.—Mr W. Thomas, Aber- dare, applied for the re-hearing of the case tried at Abercynon last week, in which Owen Wm. Rees was ordered to pay 40s. and costs for assaulting Robert Farrow. It was explained that there was an error on the summons served on defendant, who had not appeared.—Mr. S. Shipton, for Farrow, said that his client was ill, so he could not proceed with the rehearing that day. It was ad- journed for a week. VACCINATION. Edward Harvey, Coplestone-street, and Richard P. Grif- fiths, Seymour-street, Mountain Ash, ap- plied for exemption orders, which were granted.

ing Fund. Miss Shipton had the entire arrangements, and was ably assisted by Mrs. Cheyne and Miss Smith (The Haw- thorns). The rooms were beautifully de- corated, and the! floor had been prepared in an ideal manner. The beautiful flowers were the gift of Mr. John Atte- well (Nailsea), per the kind offices of Mr. Ben Tiley. The following ladies extend- ed their patronage to the Society's funds: Miss Bruce, Miss Pamela Bruce, Mrs. Matheson, Mrs. Major Morgan, Mrs. Dowling, Mrs. Leyshon, Mrs. Masters, Mrs. Frank Mi lis, Mrs. Griffiths. Also Mr. D. A. Thomas, M.P. Many thanks are due to the following, who kindly contributed to the refreshment tables Mrs. Fred Gray, Mrs. W. S. Davies, Mrs. Tudor Davies, Mrs. Morgan Edmunds, Miss A. M. Edmunds, Mrs. Alfred Mor- fan, Mrs. Davies-Jones, Miss Prit'chard Ivans, Mrs. George Stone, Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Jones (Lynwood), Mrs. Sinnett Jones, Mrs. Jones (Miskin P.O.), Mrs. Fred Allen, Miss Davies (Beckett-street), Mr. Herbert, Mrs. Fred Mills, Mrs. W. G. Thomas, Mrs. G. Jenkins, Mrs. Ed- wards (Brynoerdyn), Mrs. John Charles, Mrs. Richards (Brynderi), Mrs. Morgan (Cefnpennar), Mr. B. Tiley, Miss Powell, Miss Probert, Mrs. Humphries, Mrs. Gentle, Mrs. Poulter, Mrs. Poulter, Mrs. Tranter, and Mrs. Roderick. The follow- ing accepted the invitations —Major and Mrs. Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Mor- gan, Doctor and the Misses Evans, Rev. and Mrs. Sinnett Jones,, Mr. and Mrs. Jones (Lynwood), Dr. and Mrs. Davies- Jones, Mr. Glyn Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Griffiths, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Stone, Mrs. Griffith Evans (Brynawel), Mr. and Mrs. Fred Allen, Mr. and Mrs. F. Mills, Dr. Calhill, Mr. and Miss Kent, Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Leigh- ton, Mr. R. Nether way, Mr. and Mrs. Masters, Mr. and Mrs. E. Leyshon, Dr. and Mrs. Ll. Williams, Councillor and Mrs. John Charles; also Messrs. W. Rey- nolds, David Morgan (Maesydderwen), W. Evans and sister (Duffryn Ffrwd), R. P. Dowling, Ben Tiley, Dr. Owen Jones, Dr. Isaac, Dr. McCarthy, Rev. D. E. Roberts, O. Williams (Lloyds' Bank), J. Williams (Lloyds' Bank), Lloyd Davies (Metropolitan Bank), W. H. Williams (architect), Dan Price, Arthur Williams, Gwilym Evans, J.P., Arnold Evans, Powell Reynish, J. Grant and sister, Ralph Powell, Jack Powell, Gilbert Jones, Arthur Jenkins, Stanley Millar, Dowdes- well, W. H. Phillips (Clarence House), Mrs. L. Burton, E. Jones (Emporium), Mr. Isaac (Emporium), T. Knapton and Miss Williams, Alfred James (Penrhiw- oeiber), A. Alder and Miss Richards, Wat- kin Jones (Cwmpeainar), Mr. Watkins (Post Office), B. Jones-Phillips, J. Nar- bett, R. Narbett, Mr. Davies (A.S. In- spector), Mr. Vaughan (Abercynon), Mr. Evans (Abercynon), D. Evans (Aber- cynon), H. Jones (Abercynon), Mr. Mat- tick, Mr. Thomas (Abercynon), T. J. Lloyd (Aberdare), Mr. Lewis (Oaklands), Miss M. Evans (Brynawel), Miss E. T'ite, Miss A. Morgan, Mrs. W. Shipton, Mrs. Richards (Brynderi), Miss Richards (Brynderi), Mrs. Edwards, Miss Eynon, Miss N. Wood, Miss Wood (Ton Teg), Miss A. Jones (Emporium), Miss F. Allen, Mrs. Cheyne, Miss Lottie Thomas, Miss Emma Thomas, Miss White, Miss F. White, Miss G. Grier; the Misses Davies: (Pengeulan School), Miss B. Powell, Miss B. Humphries, Miss B. Brown, Miss A. Morgan (Frisco), Miss Fidler, Miss Thomas (Cookery School), Miss A. J. Edwards (Lletty Ifor), Miss Charles, Miss Jones (The Vicarage), Miss A. Richards, The Misses Long, Miss Rees, Mrs. Jenkins, Miss M. Davies (Beckett- street), Miss Harland, Miss C. Jones (Fox-street), Mr. and Miss J. Davies (Ynyslwyd), Miss Williams (County School), Miss John (County School), Miss Jones (County School), Miss Hilda Thomas, Miss James (Penrhiwceiber), Miss Harris (Cottage Hospital), Miss R. If: I T r, rayne, IXLAH'S JJUlUUJiUS \JL/tLX I CULA JLJCMJ School), and Miss S. A. Tite. Mr. Whit- combe was responsible for the music, and a programme of 24 dances and three extras had been arranged. Mr. Alfred Morgan (director of education) under- took the duties of M.C. in place of Mr. W. G. Thomas, who was prevented from attending by indisposition. The dance programme consisted of the old and new styles of deportment; the waltz and waltz cotillon being great favourites. The square dances included the Quadrilles, Lancers, and De Alberts. The arrange- IlJpn ts from beginning to end were per- fectly carried out, and a most successful dance ended about 3 a.m.