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Cwmdape. Drink Bowen's Ver-etta, the Cham- pagne of Aerated Waters. For dry, hacking and irritable cough, there is nothing to equal Emrys Evans' Cough-Ease. Try it. GOBAITH C'.M. CHAPEL.—The Rev. Richard 'Howells, Gilfach Goch, was the preacher at Gobaith last Sunday. ST. LUKE'S CHURCH.—Last Sunday morning the service was conducted by Mr D. T. Jones, and the pulpit occupied by Mr T. A. Cook. Mr. Wm. Jones pre- sided at the organ. A.F.C.—Great interest is being evinced in the formation of the football clubs— "The Mesmers" and "The Broncynon- ites." The president of the "Mesmers" is Mr. F. B. Harrison, while Mr. D. A. Thomas, M.P., has subscribed handsome- ly towards the funds. Secretary, Mr. John Howells, 11, Broncynon-terrace; treasurer, Mr. T. W. James, 1, Pit Head. The following comprise the committee: Messrs. Hopkin Roderick, Willaim Eees, William Hopkins, Thomas Rees, William John, Peter Davies, Thomas Phillips, and Thomas Lewis. Broncynonites: Captain, Mr. Daniel T. John; vice-cap- tain, Mr. David Jenkins; secretary, Mr. Thomas Howells.; treasurer, Mr. William Evans. There is a strong membership in both clubs, and there is every prospect of the clubs proving a success. The first game of the Mesmers took place on Fri- day last, their opponents being the Bron- cynonites. Mesmers scored 6 goals, Bron- cynonites 1. The chief scorers for Mes- mers were Bryn Jones, Daniel Isaac, Thomas Williams, Ivor Lewis, Tom Mor- gans, and Wm. Green. MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY. —The opening of the above was marked by a tea, which was held in Elim Vestry on Friday evening last. The four churches in Cwmdare were represented. The Elim tables were presided over by Misses Tegwen Rees and Edith Jones, assisted by Misses Rachel Evans and C. A. Jones. The Nebo tables were presided over by Misses E. A. Richards and L. A. Harris, assisted by Mesdames James Neale, Edgar Palmer, and Miss Sarah Richards. Gobaith tables were presided over by Misses Nancy Edwards and Ethel Roberts, assisted by Misses Mary Lewis and Essie Thomas. St. Luke's tables were presided over by Misses Magdalene Jenkins and Ann Davies, assisted by Misses Maud Morgan, Florrie Morgan, and Miss Canning. The cutters were: Bread and butter, Mesdames T. J. Thomas (Elim), Wm. Davies (Gobaith), and Mrs. Jones (Nebo). Cake, Messrs. John Davies (St. Luke's) and Joshua Phillips (Elim). Tea brewer, Mrs. D. Jones (Elim). Door-keepers, Messrs. W. James, Lewis Evans, Wm. Evans, and Morgan Evans.—At 7 p.m. a lecture was given by the Rev. J. Lewis Jenkins, Trinity, on "Credulity of Human Nature." The chairman was Mr. David Morgan, Bwllfa Dare-terrace, who made a splendid opening speech. The lecture was very well attended, and fully appre- ciated. Mr. Daniel James, King-street, proposed a vote of thank to the lecturer. Mr. D. W. Davies, schoolmaster at Cwm- dare Council Schools, seconded. A vote of thanks was also proposed to the chair- man by the Rev. T. Powell, Gobaith. The secretarial duties were admirably carried out by Mr. John Howells, Bron Cynon- terrace. QUARTERLY MEETINGS were held at Nebo Baptist Chapel on Sunday. At the morning service Mr. D. J. Jones opened the meeting. Recits: Misses Lizzie J. Parry, Winnie Palmer, Sarah Lewis, P. A. Evans, Mary Ann Lewis, Maria Roberts, Masters David J. Parry, Owen P. Jones, John J. Jones. isolo, Mr John Isaac. Paper read by Mr. John S. Bowen. Trio, Gwendda May Morris and friends. Mr. David Rees closed the meet- ing. At 2 p.m., Mr. David Jones, Bwllfa, opened the meeting. Recits: Misses Rachel Richards, Lizzie M. Luke, Han- _m_ -o- naIl Evans, Polly Edwards. Song, Miss Deiene Jones. Recit, Master Robbie M. Jones. Recit, Mr. Edmund Richards. Duet, Misses Maggie M. Jones and Edith Evans. Recit, Miss Ellen Parry. Song, Maggie Jones. Duet, Mr. Fred E. Harris and Mr. John Nicholas. Recit, Mr. Wm. Roberts. Solo, Mr. Levi John Jones. A paper was read by Mr. Thos. E. Thomas. Quartette by Maggie M. Jones and friends. Mr. Edgar Palmer closed the meeting. Evening programme: Miss Maggie Ann Palmer read a portion of Scripture, and Mr. Evan Jones offered prayer. Recit, Miss Rachel Richards. Solo, Miss Ellen Roberts. Recits, Misses Maggie J. Lewis and Sarah Rees. Solo, Mr. John Nicholas. Duet, Misses Winnie May Morris and Edith Evans. Recit, Miss Katie M. Rees. Solo, Mr. David Evans. Recit, Miss Sarah Richards. Duet, Misses May Lewis and Dora Evans. Solo, Mr. Silas Evans. Recit, Miss Maggie M. Roberts. Trio, Maggie Mary Jones and friends. Recit, Mrs. M. Jones. Solo, Miss Maggie J. Evans. Riecit, Maggie Ann Palmer. Solo, Esther A. Richards. Duet, Messrs David W. Jones and Fred. E. Harris. Dialogue, Messrs. David John Evans and Richard Lewis. Solo, Mr. Fred E. Harris. Miss Emily Evans, Bwllfa-road, was presented by Mr Morgan Evans, on behalf of the Sunday School, with a Bible. This young lady is leaving for America. Messrs W. A. Jones and David Jones gave short addresses, wishing her God speed and success in her new home. Mr David Jones' party sang. Recit, Miss Lizzie Ann Harris. Mr. W. A. Jones concluded the meeting. Mr. David W. Bowen presided over large con- gregations. He is superintendent of the Sunday School. Messrs. Richard Lewis and Edgar Palmer acquitted themselves well as secretary and treasurer. The ac- companists were Mr. Daniel Bowen and Miss May Evans.

Tpeoynon. Drink Bowen's Ver-etta. Ask for it. Sold everywhere. Hundreds testify to the efficacy of Emrys' Cough-Ease for coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitis, etc. One dose re- lieves. It is wonderful. LECTURE.—On Thursday evening at Noddfa. Chapel, a lecture was delivered by Rev. H. T. Stephens, Carmel, on The Rev. W. Prydderch." The chair was occupied by Rev D. Hopkins. ENGLISH WESLEYAN.—A sale of fruit and vegetables took place on Monday morning in connection with the English Wesleyan Harvest Festival.. The stalls were presided over by Miss Arnold, Mr J. Arnold and Mr Isaac Thomas, Secretary. EBENEZER M.I.S.—A meeting of the above was held on Thursday evening under the presidency of Mr. Idwal Thomas, the chairman for the month. A very interesting paper on Tafolog, the Welsh poet, was read by the president, Rev. J. Grawys Jones. At the close the following commented on the paper: Messrs. David Lewis Edmunds, R. Luther Wigley, Griffith Griffiths, and Evan Hopkins. A vote of thanks was ac- corded to Mr. Jones on the motion of Mr Tom Powell, seconded by Miss M. Jones. There was a good attendance of members. The secretary this year again is Mr. J. Thomas, while Mr. Tom Powell is treas- urer. ENGLISH. WESLEYAN.—The harvest festival thanksgiving services in connec- tion with the above were held on Sunday. The decorations were executed by the lady members of the church. Mr. A. Olsen, the popular Norwegian of Cardiff, preached at the morning and. afternoon services. The preacher took for his text at the morning service the words, "Seed time and harvest shall not cease," and at the afternoon service his remarks were based on the words, "Whatsoever a man sow, that shall he also reap." A service of song, entitled, Dan Dawson's Har- vest," was rendered by the choir at the evening service. The conductor was Mr. W. Norwood, and the organist Miss Arnold, Margaret-street.

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Aberdare. Drink Bowen's Ver-etta. Ask for it. Sold everywhere. FOR ARTIFICIAL TEETH visit Mac Oormack's Consulting Rooms, 2, Cardiff Street, Aberdare. UNRIVALLED. The bmart Up-tc- date Suits, from 19s. 6d., obtained at .1. A. Evans's, the Noted Hat Shop, Top of Canon-street. are the talk o-f the -i.ber- dare Valley. FIRE.—Last Thursday night a fire o&- curred in Dr. Trevor Jones' house in Col- lege Street. The doctor telephoned for the Brigade, who, under the charge of Capt. John Davies, reached the place in very little time. The fire, which was not serious, was extinguished very soon. ACCIDENT.—On Monday morning, at the No. 3 Pit (Bwllfa Colliery), Mr. Gwilym Williams (who has charge of the screens) was following his employment when he got squeezed between two full trams of coal. Williams was conveyed to his home in Tanybryn-street, and medically attended. ST. EL VAN'S.—At this church on Sun- day morning the H Te Deum was sung to Sullivan in D. The Rev. W. H. Jones, B.A., officiated. At the evening service the Canticles were sung to Maunder in D. The Vicar-preached eloquently. After service a short recital of sacred music was played upon the organ by Miss Dorothy Webb, R.C.M. CARMEL M.I.S.—" Peary's Dash to the North Pole," was the subject of an inter- esting lecture given at Carmel Hall on Monday by the Rev A. B. Einsey, B.A., B.D. It was illustrated by 50 lantern slides. The chair was taken by Mr J. Harris, Triumph Studio. The lanternist was Mr G. H. Bosher. Mr Bryant pro- posed thanks to the chairman, and Mr Roach seconded. HIGHLAND PLACE. This church held its annual harvest thanksgiving ser- vices on Sunday. The sacred edifice was well adorned with a wealth of flowers, plants, and fruit of nearly every descrip- tion. The special preacher was the Rev. E. Ceredig Jones, M.A., late of Bradford, now of Cardiganshire. In the morning he preached from Psalms 26, 6 and 7. In the afternoon he gave a delightful address to the children on Flowers." Miss Margaret Evans gave an excellent recita- tion of a hymn, and Miss A. G. George gave an artistic rendering of a solo. Miss S. George presided at the organ. In the evening the Rev. Ceredig Jones again preached. CONCERT.—On Sunday evening last a grand sacred pictorial concert was held at the Market Hall by Mr. Manders, the popular entertainer and proprietor of the well-known Bioscope Show in Market Street. The hall was crowded. The proceedings opened with splendid selec- tions on the Gramophone. Illustrated songs by Miss Maggie Phillips, entitled, "Daddy" and The Volunteer Organ- ist," were greatly appreciated. A grand variety of pictures was exhibited. Ap- preciable selections on the piano were rendered by Mr. Oswald Russell, who also acted as director and elocutionist. The operators of the Bioscope were Messrs. John and William Russell. The concert was a great success. THE NEW 13 ARMATD-. "-This musi. cal comedy which is produced by Miss Violet Osmond's Company at the New Theatre this week, is a huge success. The part of Ethel Joy, the New Barmaid, is magnificently taken by Miss Florrie Mil- lington, who sings exceedingly well. Mr E. H. Bertram as Captain Lovebury," is well to the front, whilst Miss Jaque .Dealing is clever as "Braddy." In his impersonation of "Bertie White," Mr. Alexander Loftus is the hit of the piece. Mr. Charles Adeson is a gifted humorist. He also dances well. r. Llew C. Hughes is good as H William White," the head waiter, at the club, whilst Miss Beatrice Earl is simply enchanting as Dora Heather," a lady journalist. Miss Vera Grafton is good as Brenda Louth, the Old Barmaid, whilst Mr. G. Svkes is clever as Colonel Claymore" from India. The play includes several new songs and dances, and the scenic effects are splendid, SKATING RINK.—A meeting of skat- ing enthusiasts was held at the Regis- trar's Room, New Theatre, on Friday evening, convened by Mr. W. Win stone Rees. There was quite an encouraging attendance, Mr. A. S. Cameron presiding. The chairman and Air. Rees mentioned that Rinks had been established in prac- tically every town of importance, some of the towns having far less population than Aberdare. They believed that if a con- venient site could be obtained, a Rink could be made to pay in Aberdare. It was suggested that a committee be formed in order to interview the owners of sever- al proposed sites, the committee to pre- sent their report to another meeting. This was duly carried, the meeting to take place Friday evening, Oct. 15th. The committee were Mr. Cameron, Mr. W. Winstone Rees, Mr. Tremellen, Mr. ) E. Halewood, Mr. A. S. Pleace, and Mr. Richie Williams. On the motion of Mr. J. L. Rowlands, seconded by Mr. J. Hopkins, Canon-street, Mr. W. Winstone Rees was appointed secretary pro. tem.

I Abernant. Drink Bowen's Ver-etta, the Cham- I pagne of Aerated Waters. For asthma, bronchitis, tight-chest, difficulty of breathing, try Emrys' Cough- Ease. It cuts the phlegm and clears the tubes. il(.) NIOTITERS.-Mrs Winslow's Hooth- mif Syrup bas'b«M>n u&od over fifty yearw hv million* of mothers for their children •chile teething, with perfect emcoess. It ,xill relieve the poor sufferer immediate- ly It is plsasaut to taste; it preducan ;vs.tural quiet tdeep, by relieving the •biki from pain, and the little chernb awakes "as bright as a button." Of all dhnmiwfcs. In lid. par bottled BETHESDA M.T.S.-Bethesda. Mutual Improvement Society held its inaugura- tive meeting last Thursday evening, when Mr. Ben Vaughan, Cwmdare, the well-known poet, gave an address on U Abraham Lincoln." The address was n masterly composition, and was well de- livered. Mr. David Jones, Collier's-row, presided. On the proposition of Mr. ,Tosiah Richards, heconded by Mr. David John Forey, Mr. Vaughan was warmly thanked. The society have an excellent programme.' The secretaries* are Messrs. Henry Williams, Cwmbach, and David A. Jones, Colliers'-row. The president is Mr. David G. Jones, Windsor-terrace, and the treasurer Mr. John Jones, Colliers'- row.

Abecaman. Drink Bowen's Ver-etta, the Cham- pagne of Aerated Waters. N.A.U.S.A.-The usual monthly branch meeting was held on Wednesday last week at the Public Institute. Mr. John Jones, Cwmbach, presided over a record attendance of members. The question was raised regarding contributions to the m Parliamentary expenses of Mr. J. H. Seddon, M.P., but it was agreed that every member should contribute volun- tarily. Three new members were en- rolled during the evening, bringing the total branch number to 109. MUSICAL.—Below we give the re- marks of Dr. W. G. McNaught and Mr. Wm. McNaught upon the performance of the Cwmbach Co-operative Society's Ladies Choir in the recent festival con- test held at the Crystal Palace. Though the choir was unsuccessful in gaining the prize, it ran the winners very close, and the adjudication reflects creditably upon the young conductor, Mr. Dd. Rees Rees, A.C., Cwmbach:—"Piece A, selec- tion from a cantata: Full mature tone. A certain haunting quality in £ he tone that was very sympathetic. The vowels were not well defined. They were Welsh children, but they did not suffer in marks were not well defined. They were Welsh children, but they did not suffer in marks for this. The attack and general unity I was very good indeed. A good sostenuto, and the expression was fairly touching. Fine training evident. Piece B (one of Mr. Tom Price's (Merthyr) works): Sang in English, although Welsh words were in the copy. An agreeable warmth in the tone. Altos good—a real bass to the har- J mony. Occasionally a bit in the attack was not quite musical. The piece was well coloured, and the expression was not exaggerated. Just needed a finer tone to be altogether first rate." GRAND THEATRE,—A stirring play which appeals to all classes of people is presented to Mr. F. Cyril Leighton's No. 1 Company- at the above theatre this week. The fact that such well-known names as Geo. R. Sims and the late Wil- son Barrett appear as authors of The Golden Ladder," ensures a guarantee that the play is of a first-class type. It deals principally with the life of a young missionary, who goes forth to Madagas- car to proclaim the gospel. The Rev. Frank Thornhill's part is undertaken m admirable style by Mr. Cyril Leighton. His wife Lilian is portrayed in a sym- pathetic manner by Miss Peggy Lyndon. Michael Severn and M. Peranza have able exponents in Messrs. Walter Steele and F. Douglas Howard. Mr. Joe Rowlands acts capitally as Mr. Peekaby, and Miss Mimi Edwards as Mrs. Peekaby is com- iftendable. No fault can be found with Mr. Dan Mining as Jim Dixon, nor with Miss Lilian Ross as Mrs. Dixon, Wardress of the prison. Miss Dorothy Tullyhole (Victoria Alexandra) and Miss Frances Trevelyan (Thornhill's child) are diminu- tive members of the company, who never- theless take a, conspicuous part. Others prominent in the caste are Messrs. Wm. Millward, R. A. Armfield, Cecil Jameson, E. Payne Megre, S. Paulton, and Misses Dora Lewis and Muriel Bentley. The scenery is artistic, and the play is well staged. Next week, Was She to Blame will be placed upon the boards. TEA AND SALE OF WORK.—On Mon- day last a tea and sale of work were held at the Lesser Public Hall, under the aus- pices of St. Margaret's Parish Church. The rooms had been gaily decorated under the supervision of the ladies of the church. The following were trayholders: No. 1 Table: Miss Morgan, Cynon-street, and Miss Coghlan, Bedford-street; (2) Mrs. C. Pullim, Gladstone-street, and Miss Kate Thomas, The Vicarage; (3) Mrs. Evans, Police Station, and Mrs. Burrows, Wyndham-crescent; (4) Mrs. Williams, Gladstone-street, Mrs. Wm. Morgan and Miss Marv Morgan, George- street; (5) Misses A. Smith and D. Smith, Jubilee-road; (6) Mrs. Powell, Clifton- crescent, and Mrs. Cummings, Wyndham- crescent; (7) Mrs. Roberts and Miss Jones, Wyndham-crescent; (8) Mrs. Pro- bert, Godreaman-street, and Mrs. H. Venables, The Emporium. Cutters, etc.: Mrs. Arthur and Mrs. Croker, George- street; Mrs. J. Venables, Pleasant View; Mrs. Vvlll. Davies, Jubilee-road; Mrs. Craven, Cynon-street, and Mrs. Craven, Tudor Cottages. Water, Mrs. Burrows. Door-keepers: Messrs. Barnfield, Ffrwd- street; J. Cummings and J. Davies, both of Wyndham-crescent.—At the Sale of Work the following ladies presided:- Fancy Stalls: Mrs. (Dr.) Finney, Mrs. (Rev.) Morgan Powell, Misses David, The Grange; Mrs. A.. Andrews, Clarence- terrace, and Mrs. Hopper, Cardiff-road. Bran Tub: Miss King, Gladstone-street, and Miss Lewis, Cardiff-road. Chocolate Stall: Misses Howell, Greenhill, who were also secretaries of the function. Houp-La Stall: Messrs. D. Jones, Clar- ence-terrace; W. Parker, Aberdare, and Master Andrews, Clarence-terrace. For- tune-telling Booth: Miss Lewis, Cardiff- road, and Miss Emma Walker, Davis- street. General assistance was rendered by Miss Wager, Belmont-terrace; Mr. W. E. David, The Grange; Mr. Bertie Howells and Miss M. Howells, Greenhill. The Vicar, Rev. Morgan Powell, B.A., was also hard at work in various spheres. After the tables were cleared, dancing took place, the music being provided by a quadrille band, under the conductor- ship of Mr. D. Tom Lewis. The principal violinist was Mr. Everard Ashton.

Cwmaman. Drink Bowen's Ver-etta. Ask foi it. Sold everywhere. P.S.A.—The speaker at the weekly meeting of the P.S.A. on Sunday was Mr Duncan, of Cardiff. He delivered a stril- ing address upon Universal Brother- hood," which was listened to attentively. Solos were rendered, Mr J. T. George presiding at the organ. CHURCH PARADE.—On Sunday last the Ambulance brigade held their first church parade. The members assembled at the Public Hall, and after parading the nrincipal streets repaired to Trinity English Baptist Church, where a special sermon was delivered by the Rev. A. T. Phillips, pastor. He took as his text, But a certain Samaritan as he journeyed, came where he was, and when he saw him, he had compassion on him." Luke x. 33.

Mountain Ash. Drink Bowen's Ver-etta, the Cham- pagne of Aerated Waters. OEjUBLAND.—A crowded meeting at- tended the Constitutional Club, last Thursday evening to hear Mr J. Little- johns'address on" Current Politics." Mr W. Gregory presided. During the evening some capital songs were rendered by Messrs Tom Jenkins, J. C. Powell, Chas. Matthews, and Joe Davies. Mr John Web- ber's accompaniments were highly appre- ciated.

Diciest Mining Engineer. Death of Mr John Aubrey, Hirwain. Mr John Aubrey, Tymawr, Hirwarn, passed away at midnight on Wednesday, last week. at the advanced age of 86 years. The deceased gentleman, who had been for 60 years agent to Messrs Crawshay, was the oldest resident of Hirwain, and he was also the oldest mining engineer in South Wales. Born in the Vale of Gl,morgan,ijear Cowbridge, and descended from a family closely indentified with that Vale. he became ab an early age associated with the Craw- shay families and soon became their agent. After residing for some time at Treforest he settled at Hirwam. This was half a century ago, in the days of the Hirwain Iron and Coal Company, whose operations are so graphically ) described by George Borrow, in his Wild Wales." Mr Aubrey was one of the founders of the Hirwain Gas Com- pany, and was for many years secretary of that undertaking, He was one of the first members of the Penderyn School Board in 1872, and also represented the same district on the Joint Committee of Hirwain School, which was managed jointly by Aberdare and Rhigos School Board in Glamorgan and the Penderyn School Board in the County of Breck- nock. He was an ardent Churchman, and was one of the first church wardens of the Church of St Lleurwg. In politics he was a Conservative, and worked energetically for the return for the Merthyr boroughs of Sir (then Mr) W. T. Lewis, in 1880, and again for his son, Mr Herbert Clark Lewis, in 1895. His wife pre-deceased him some ten years ago. He leaves two sons and four daughters.

A SET OF LANTERN SLIDES, Together with notes dealing with some of the most beautiful parts of North and Mid Wales, may be had on Loan by any- one desirous of giving Lantern Lectures on Wales, on application to the General Manager, Cambrian Railways, Oswestry. To prevent disappointment, early appli- cation should be made for a set to be booked, stating whether coloured or un- coloured Slides are preferred.

Forty-six Years' Ministry. REV. 11. J. JONES, ABERDARE, RESIGNS. Owing to failing health, the Rev. R. J. Jones, M.A., Broniestyn, has resigned the pastorate of Hen-dy-Cwrdd, and the church has reluctantly accepted his resig- nation. Mr. Toncs will close his ministry at the end of the present year. It was 46 years ago, come January next, that he was appointed minister of the Hen-dy-Cwrdd, in succession to his father, the Rev. John Jones. In celebra- tion of the completion of his 40th year 0 ministry, the Rev. R. J. Jones was pre- sented with an illuminated address by the church about 5 years ago. That mfeeting will long be remembered as a notable gathering, several pupils of the Old Trecynon Seminary, of which Mr. Jones was master, taking part. About 12 months ago a bust of the rev. gentle- man, executed by Mr. Thomas, sculptor, Trecynon, was unveiled in his honour at the Hen-dv-Cwnld Schoolroom. Mr. Jones attained his 74th birthday last month; educated by his father, also Glas- gow University 1859—62; graduated M.A. 1863. After ministering at Hen-dy-Cwrdd for 8 years, Mr. Jones resigned in 1872, owing to health considerations, and was without charge till 1879. During this interval the late lamented Rev. Wru James, B.A., Llandyssul, became minis- ter. In 1879 Mr. Jones re-assumed con- trol, and has continued without a break to the present day. EEV. R. J. JONES. M.A. I In 1877 íl'Jenes' marriage took place, his bride being Miss Anne Griffiths, eld- est daughter of the late Mr. Evan Grif- fiths, The Poplars, Aberdare. Mrs. Jones was an exceedingly useful public lady, and became very popular. She was for some rears governor of the Aberdare County School, a.nd took a very active part in the work of Hen-dy-Cwrdd. Un- fortunately she passed away in her 47th year. Mr. Jones has four children liv- ing, viz., Mrs. (Rev.) Simon Jones, Swan- sea; Miss Lena Jones, B.A.; Dr. Goron- wy Jones, and Miss Olwen Jones. A fifth child—Philip David Rees-died when but 14 months old. 1 Mr. Jones was born and bred and has spent all his life at Trecynon. Apart from his great service to his own church, he has rendered invaluable service to the Unitarian denomination in general. He was president: of the South Wales Unitar- j iaiiT Association 111 1896. His address, Watchman, what of the nightmade a deep impression on the minds of those who heard it. ft was subsequently pub- j lished, and reviewed at great length in J all the Welsh papers and magazines. He was the first secretary of the Welsh Uni- J tarian Ministers' Education Fund. found- ] ed at Cwmbach in 1864. He edited "Yr Ymofynydd," the Welsh Unitarian organ, from March, 1873, to February, 1879, and from Sept., 1881, to December, 1887. Even since he vacated the editorial chair he has contributed voluminously to its pages, hardly a number being issued i without some production from his ever fresh and fertile brain. In 1874 he was invited to prepare a hvmn-book for the use of the denomin- ation, and this appeared in 1878. Another work, "Emyniii ae Odlau," for the use of Sunday Schools, was issued in 1895. This little work of 130 p.p. is almost en- tiiely made up of Welsh hymns composed i and translated by Mr. Jones himself. The Welsh Churches owe to him a deep debt of gratitude .for introducing to them in their own language, some of the favourite verses composed by English hymnologists and other writers. Mr. Jones was the first to introduce a Welsh translation of Newman's Lead, kindly light," which was included in Perlau Moliant." He has also translated hymns by S. Long- fellow, Sbpforcl A. Brooke, Mrs. Hemans, J. Page Hopps, Frances R. Havergal. F. W. Faber, Bishop Heber, C. Wesley, John Milton, Sir John Bowrino-, W. Cullen Bryant, Prof. Blackie..1. Green- lief Whittier, Dr. Watts, W. Cowper. H. W. Longfellow (Psalm of Life), S. Baring Gould, Dean Milmaii, Oliver Wendell Holmes, etc. He has also written and published several works of great importance to the religious world, including "Tvred a gwel," 1867; "Pum' Gofyniad i Feddyl- wyr Diragfarn," 1867; "Emynau Mawl I a Gweddi," 1878 and 1881; "Sylwadau ar Hanfod Crefydd ac Undeb yr Enwadau," 1879; "Wele fi, anf'on fi, 1894; "Y ddadl ar y Drindod," 1894. Quite recent- ly the following works have appeared from his pen: Yr Efellgl yn ol Undod- isetb "Hwnt i'r Synwyrau- Yr Atheist"; Y Cymro": "Jeanetta Dark" (Joan of Arc); "lesu neu Crist?" In addition to his multifarious duties as a preacher and contributor to the re- ligious press, Mr. Jones has found time to fill many other important roles. He has been a Governor of the Welsh University, Cardiff, since the beginning. He was a member of the old Aberdare School Board for two terms, and it was a great loss to the cause of education in Aberdare that he could not see his way clear to seek re-election. Mr. Jones was one of the first wit- nesses called to "dye evidence for the de- nomination before the Welsh Church I Commission. Though he was not. at the time, the secretary of' the Unitarian As- sociation, everybody acknowledged that he was the first and foremost man inside sociation, everybody acknowledged that he was the first and foremost man inside the denomination to furnish the Com- missioners with any information they re- quired. Apart from his many contributions to the Unitarian Press, he has written hun- dreds of articles to Welsh papers and magazines, including the "Geninen," "Cymru," etc. He was one of the con- tributors to the Dictionary of National Biography, acknowledged to be one of the most important monuments of learning extant. Mr. Jones is, first and foremost, an eminent scholar and critic, and his'bril- eminent scholar and critic, and hi" bril- liant achievements in this field are pro- bably well-known to most of our readers. It is questionable whether there is any- one in South Wales who can surpass him in the knowledge of Welsh literature. His library at Broniestyn contains many treasured works, some of them very rare, and he is still adding to his already huge collection. Though he lias now en- tered his 75th year, Mr. Jones retains his wonderful eyesight. He is "Ibleto read the smallest print without the aid of glasses, and can write as many words on a postcard as the youngest of men can. His mental vision is equally as clear and alert. He has deep convictions and his views on men and things are clear-cut, which probably accounts to a large extent for his facile pen.. His school, "Ysgol Jones, Hen-dy- Cwrdd," was closed about 18 years aso. 1 Many of his pupils now hold positions of eminence, and no name is more revered by them than that of their old master. He has educated men who have become ministers of various denominations. bar- risters, doctors, etc., and all acknowledge with the deepest and sineerest gratitude the priceless value of Mr. Jones' teaching and influence. At the meeting in which his bust was unveiled, it was stated fey one of the speakers that no man had done so much work for nothing. This is very true. Most of his literary work has been a labour of love, while his services to his uenomination can never be estimated in pounds, shillings, and pence. He has led an extremely active and busy life. It is a hard wrench for both minister and flock to officially separate after so many years association, but Mr. Jones feels that the time has come when he should seek escape from the responsibility of having to preach every Sunday. Though he has reached the even-tide of life, we sincerely hope that he may yet enjoy many more years in his beloved Bron- iestyn before he is called aM-ay to receive his great reward.

Aberdare County School. Recent Successes. Among the latest successes of this school are the following :—Three pupils. David F. Davies, Mary Ho wells and May Lewis, have won Countv Ex- hibitions of the value of X40 a year, offered by the County Education Com- mittee and tenable at any University: this is the first occasion in the history of the school when tbree of these ex- hibitions have been gained in one year. David F. Davies has also won the Sir Alfred Thomas Scholarship of the value of £20 a year, tenable at Cardiff Univer- sity College, and May Lewis has won an Entrance Exhibition of the value of £ 10 a yeai, tenable at the same institu. tion. T. Brinley Reynolds has passed the London Matriculation examination, and Evan W. Davies, May George and Walter O. Twiny have completed their Welsh Matriculation examination.

Blind With Eczema. Mr T. H, Walker, 107, Walker Street, Hull, writes: "For a whole day at a time I was in total darkness through eczema covering my face and closing over my eyes. I could not move my lips without pain through the cracking of the sores. The trouble originated with a small pimple on my right cheek. Frcm that pimple inflammation spread until my face was raw with a caking of red, smarting, wet eczema. I was at- tended by two doctors, and in nine weeks I tried 16 different remedies, yet the eczema ever increased and bhe pain was terrific. Then Cadum was tried and it took away bhe pain after the second application. Cadum made a wonderful cure, in about a. couple of weeks. The sore coating dried up and fell off in dust, and I have ,ince had a smoother and clearer skin bban ever before in my' life." Cadum is i new medical discovery for the cure of ill skin and scalp troubles. It stops the Itching at once and begins healing with she first application. Trial box 6d., 'arge box Is., of chemists or Omega, Ltd., London, N.

Nationalisation of Mines. In the course of the discussion on jhe Nationalisation of Mines at the Miners Federation Conference at New- sastle-on-Tyne last Thursday, Mr C. B. ( Stanton (South Wales) stated that nationalisation and Socialism had taken 6rm root in South Wales. They felt more than anyone else the necessity for nationalisation. Nine out of ten of the workers in South Wales were miners. Their mineral wealth was great their collieries were mostly profitable but the other day when a dispute was on bhe colliery owners met to consider whether they should lock out the miners. This showed the absurdity of a system which allowed a few people to hold the key of their cupboards. A manager of a colliery with which he had a dispute told him he would send away the blacklegs if he (the speaker) would take away his own people so that they might start with a new set of men. These men were natives of the district; no better colliers could be found and yet a colliery manager dared to say to him, Take yonr people away." It was their duty to send a strong Labour party to the House of Commons to make their voice heard, and to put an end to the present system of private ownership. There was nothing to be ashamed of in Socialism, nothing to blush for except when they did not do their duty by going on fighting the capitalist system. The resolution was carried unanim- ously.

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HARVEST FESTIV AL.-The harvest thanksgiving services in connection with St. Fagan's Church were held on Sunday. The sacred edifice had been tastefully decorated with a plentiful supply of fruits and vegetables by the lady mem- bers of the church. The services opened with a. celebration of the Holy Commun- ion at 7 a.m., the service "being conducted in Welsh by the Rev. Richard Jones, Vicar. A celebration in English fol- lowed, the service being fully choral. The Vicar officiated, assisted by Rev. T. W. Long, B.A. Litany was read at 10 o'clock, and a Welsh sermon was preached by Rev. Richard Jones. At 11.15 the pulpit was occupied by Rev. H. R. Roberts, B.D., Rector of Llanengan, a former resident of Llwydcoed, and curate in the parish of St. Fagan's. A chil- dren's service was held in the afternoon, conducted by the Vicar. An address was delivered by Rev. H. R. Roberts. Two services were held in the evening,, when sermons were preached by the Vicar and Mr. Roberts. On Monday evening the Rev. Ivor Davies, Cadoxton-Barry, preached, and on Tuesday evening the Eev. T. C. Phillips, Vicar of Skewen. The services throughout were well attend- ed, and satisfactory collections in aid of the Restoration Fund were made. Mr. J. R Protheroe conducted the singing at the English services, and Mr. J. Davies at the Welsh services.