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Aberdare County Court. Monday.—Before His Honour Judge Bryn Roberts. Administration Orders. Stephen Morris applied for an administration 4rder. ii.0 I owes JE46, and earned £1 5s. 9d. when at Penrikyber Colliery. He now worked at Cwmaman ».JoJJiery. .and earned 43s. a week. He had had a small business, and lost two horses.' A daughter of 19 years of age was at home.—His Honour: You can't ask for ^relief from your creditors while you keep ..a daughter at home.—No order.—Rees íGriffiths, 46 Harriet Street, Trecynon, represented by Mr. W. Thomas, Aber- dare, sought an administration order. He owed t29, and was a labourer at 'Ysguborwen Colliery, and earned 258.- a week. He offered to pay his debtg in full at 12s. per month.—Granted.—W. Rees Evans made a similar application in respect of his debts, R49. He was a tim berman at Bwllfa Colliery, and .earned 30s. a week. He offered to pay in full at 14s. a month.—Granted.—W. David Gamlin, 14 Cromer Street, Aber- cwmboi, made, through Mr W. Thomas, Aberdare, an application for an admin- istration odrer. Elizabeth Jane Gam- lin, wife of applicant, stated her hus- band was ill. He was a moulder and earned good money when he worked full. His average for four weeks was :278. a week. klis debts were £30, and he offered lis. a month.—Granted. Apportionment —Mary Ann Morgan, represented by* Mr. W. Thomas, Aber- dare, applied for the apportionment of E145 3s. lid., balance in a compensa- tion award made on April 7, 1912. At that time an order of 8s. a week was wade, which was later increased to 10s. The youngest child was nine years, and there were two other depend- ents.—An order was made for three de- pendents at 3s. 4d. each per week. Elizabeth Parry, represented by Mr. Kirkbouse Jenkins, applied for the .*ontinaation of the payment of a £1 a month in respect of a dependent in an award against the P.D. Co. on Septem- ber 15th, 1908. The applicant put in a medical certificate showing that Thomas Parry, the dependent, was mentally de- ficient, but quite harmless. He' was :33 years of age.—His Honour continued the award. Widow's Ciaim. — Mrs. Margaret Jones, 6 Mountain Ash Place, Alaer- (Aare, represented by Mr. E. J. Hughes, Aberdare, applied for the payment out ,of court of a sum of moneyi, zC300, in respect of the death of her husband, .Jonah Jones, which took place on Nov. 27th last year. She purposed to invest the money in the Swansea Harbour Trust.-Elizabeth Jones, daughter of the applicant, stated she was a dress- maker, and earned her own living. She wished her mother to have the money. —An order was made to pay the money out, the widow being declared the sole dependent. Apportionment. Margaret Ann Gwynne, 27 Kingsbury Place, Cwm- aman, represented by Mr. Kirkhouse .Jenkins, made an application for the apportionment of £ 290 paid juto court in respect of the death of her husband, Walter Gwynne, which took place at the Cwmaman Colliery on January 7th, 1913. She had two children. Mar- garet Mary, who would be 21 years nest March, went out sewing and earned I i. 3d. a day. Oswald was 13 years of age.-Margaret M. Gwynne, a daugh- ter of the applicant, stated she earned Is. 3d. a day besides her keep.—His Honour apportioned £ 20 to the daugh- ter, £40 to Oswald, and the remainder to the widow. Trecynon Apportionment. Phoebe I Frame, 26 Windsor Street, Trecynon, represented by Mr. W. Thomas, Aber- dare, applied for the apportionment of P,300 paid into court in respect of the death of her husband, Joseph Arthur Frame, which took place on November 21st last at the Powell Duffryn Colliery. There were three children, all depend- ants, and very delicate. His Honour apportioned 15s. a week' for one year from date of death, and then 2s. 6d. a week in respect of the widow and each dependent. Dispute Between Valuer and Pub- fican.-Thoinas Jones sued William Stephens in respect of a valuation plain- taiff had made at the Three Bells Inn, Aberaman. Mr. T. W. Griffiths ap- peared for defendant. Plaintiff stated he was instructed by defendant to value the house, which had been referred for compensation. He made a valuation all three years' trading, and handed the same to Mr. W. Thomas, solicitor. The valuation he made was £983, in respect of the trading, fixtures, and remainder of lease.—By Mr. Griffiths: He didn't say a £ 5 note would clear it. He re- ceived £5 on account on December 24th last. He delivered the account On Dec. 23rd personally to Mr. Stephens. He did not tell the defendant that he would, be liable to a fine of £ 10 if he valued the Three Bells Inn for £ 5. The total due was 18 guineas, and his claim was for the balance.—Wm. Stephens, the de- fendant, was still living at the same place, although it was not now a licensed house. He was approached by Jones on many occasions and worried him to give him the valuation. Plain- tiff said it would only mean a £5 note. He received an account for 19 guineas, but took no notice of it because of the -verbal agreement. He paid L5 on Dec. 24th, and told, plaintiff that the receipt for £ 5 on account was wrong, and if he did surli a thing he would be fined LIO. He also promised to send a proper receipt from the office. Defend- ant had only been in the house 19 months, and plaintiff stated he had made a valuation for three years.-By the plaintiff: He was sober on Decem- ber 24th when Jones called.—Elizabeth Ellen Stephens, wife of defendant, re- membered the plaintiff stating that £ 5 would clear the matter. — His Honour did not think the sum claimed was a reasonable one, and gave a verdict for '10 guineas, the t5 paid being a portion ,.f the award. A Question of Rent.—Rees Arthur Davies, Babel, Llandovery, sued Thos. W. Hughes, 13 Whitcombe Street, Aberdare, for 85s. for rent due. Plain- tiff was renresented by Mr. J. D. Thomas, Aberdare .Ann Davies, wife ,.01' plaintiff, served a notice on defend- ant to ouit the house on January 14th. He did not do so, and the amount claimed was rent due to date. His Honour asked if there wasn't a mistake in plaintiff's address. Should it not be "Babell" not "Babel," as Babell was a much more respectable place than Babel.—His Honour gave possession in 21 days and a verdict for plaintiff on the amount claimed at 5s. a v.-eek. Father Claims Compensation.-Thos, Poar. 43 Fothergill Street, Abernant represented by Mr. Kirkhouse Jenkins, applied for the sum of £ 250 paid into court in respect of the death of his son, Albert Edward, who was killed in the P.D. Colliery on November 19th.—Ap- plicant was the only dependent. —> An ,order was made for payment.

RE DOCTOR'S QUESTION. Sir,—It is evident that the Doctors I of this District are determined to get their pound of flesh, for they insist on their terms being enforced, i.e., 2d. in the £ to be kept at the Colliery Offices. Are the public aware of the meaning of these terms" It means that all single men must pay the doctors in two ways 1st, as contributors under the Health Insurance Act; and 2nd, as workmen at a colliery. Is it not ridiculous that they should suggest such terms, leave alone enforce them on poor people?/ I would advise the Aberdare District of Miners to refuse any poundage system unless into a fund of their own, to be supervised by themselves. Even then I would prefer a clean pay ticket free from doctor's payment. For do we not see that the Clerks at the Colliery Offices get their first pull of 5 per cent. which could be better spent in our lodge rooms. If the Doctors insist on a poundage scheme, then I would advise all single men to' refuse to pay pound- age at all, as they contribute to the Doctor in another way.—Yours, DISGUSTED.

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Ynyslwyd Baptist Church, Aberaman. Half-century meetings were held at the above place of worship on Sunday and Monday last, when the Revs. Peter Jones, Colwyn Bay; Jubilee Young, Rhondda, and E. T. Jones, Llanelly, preached to large congregations. Messrs William Richards and Gwilym Rich- ards acted as precentors, the organists being Mr Abraham Watkins, G. and L., and Miss Maud Richards. At Monday afternoon Service the history of the church was given by Mr William Davies, senior deacon. The cause was started in the year 1858 at the Long Room of the Old Albion. After a while they built a schoolroom and cottage, which cost them £ ,254 17s 8d. Here they held a Sunday School, prayer meetings, and preaching services for over three years. The few faithful worshippers of the Long Room moved into their new edifice at the opening of the year 1863, when the membership increased to 130, through, transfers from Calfaria, the mother church. On the first Sunday and Mon- day of February, 1863, the opening ser- vices were held, when the Rev. T. John, Llailgyndeyrn, preached.; The Rev. Thomas Jones commenced duties as pastor on the first Sunday in August, 1863. The church from its foundation to the. election of pastor was under the supervision of the late Dr. Price, of Penpound, who was assisted by the Brethren David Hopkins, Jeremiah James, and George Thomas, local preachers. The late Jenkin Howell, Aberdare, was the first precentor, fol- lowed by John James, David Richards, and William Richards, the present pre- centor. There was a children's choir connected with the church under the successive leadership of D. Scourfield, M. D. Lloyd, and Gwilym Richards, which choir numbered over two hun- dred. The church membership increased until it reached 415 in the year 1875, and the Sunday School 550. During this nnriod the church was enlarged at an additional cost of R900. The vestries of the church were at this time utilised to form a British Sghool, until the school known as Blaengwawr was built, and they obtained a Government grant of J2200 a year. At the end of the year I 1875, owing to a stoppage of the Blaen- gwawr Collieries, about sixty members received transfers to Nazareth Church, Blaenllechau, and to other places in Glamorgan, until by the end of 1876 the number had decreased to about three hundred. The Rev. T. John, on leaving for Siloh, Tredegar, preached his fare- well sermon on Sunday, 25th March, 1877. Following Mr John the late Rev. R. E. Williams (Twrfab) was given a call, which he accepted, and on Septem- ber 15th. 1878, commenced duties as pastor. He died September 26th, 1911, after a 33 years' pastorate. The church prospered spiritually and increased numerically during Mr Williams' pas- torate. Young, men were raised to the ministry, amongst whom being the Revs. W. M. Morgan-, Cross Hands and Dan Davies, Fishguard; the late Revs James Roach, of Durham; Rees Powell, Briton Ferry; Morgan Lewis, Cwmsyfiog; Ior- werth Ddu, Maesteg; W. Lloyd, Holy- head, son of Stephen Lloyd, the oldest deacon in Ynyslwyd. The debt when Mr. Williams became pastor was R400. In 1891 the church held its jubilee, it being free of debt. Recently the chapel has been renovated throughout at a cost of £ 475 10s, which debt they are now en- deavouring to remove.

THE YNYSYBWL LAMP CASE. Dear Sir,—T am correctly reported in the "Aberdare Leader" a fortnight ago of having stated, when before the Mountain Ash Council on Tuesday, Jan. 28, that John Hughes reported my boy, who had broken a. street lamp, simply out of spite, and that he (John Hughes) had promised a watch to Iorwerth Owen if he would come forward and give evi- dence. After investigation I find that there is absolutely no truth whatever in either of the statements, and I desire to unreservedly withdraw them. Trusting you will give the same publicity to this apology as you gave to the offence.-I remain, JAMES HARRIS. Old Village, Ynysybwl.

MILK AND HONEY IN CANADA. Sir,—Having read the "Leader" out in Canada-I receive it every week-I wish to send a few words in contradic- tion of "Rugby's" letter. Am I to understand that "Rugby" has taken the cream and honey from Dai Thomas' letter, and published it, and Jeft the sour milk out? The letter was a mis- leading account of the country, as the majority of emigrants find it. Now it is "Rugby" that is giving a misleading account, and not Dai Thomas. Dai Thomas has our best wishes, and we ate striving very hard to make a headway in the country ourselves. No sneers were thrown at Dai Thomas. I wrote only as a warning to Aberdarians to study well before taking notice of the letter. My letter could not sour the milk and honey, as I have not come across any yet.—Yours, BRONCHO.

CWMDARE. FOR ASTHMA, bronchitis, tight- chest, difficulty of breathing,' try Emrys' Cough-Base. It cuts the phlegm and clears the tubes. ROAD COIiLAPSES. After the heavy storm during the latter part of last week the main road by the Wind- ber Colliery gave way owing to a culvert underneath having caved in. Most of the debris was carried away by the flood. Traffic will not be impeded, there being just sufficient space for a vehicle to pass.

TRECYNON. BOY SCOUTS. At Aberdare last week the Trecynon Boy Scouts were tested in cookery. Mr Miles was the examiner. The following received the highest marks: -Scout William .Mon- day, 97; Scout Bert Wyles, 93; 'Scout H. Grinter, 87; and Scout Evan Hill. NEW PUBLIC HALL. On Wed- nesday and Thursday evenings last two very appreciable performances of a Welsh drama, entitled "Gruffydd o'r Glyn" (James Clement) were given by the young people of Bryn Seion (C.M.). The following were the chief characters, all of whom performed their respective parts remarkably well under the dir- ection of the Rev. J. Morgan (pastor): — Gruffydd o'r Glyn, Mr David John Rees; Arthur, his son, Mr Willie Price; Rev. John Rhys, Llanadwy, Mr Thomas J. Morgan; Mr Prys, the squire, Mr Rees Jones; Dr Thomas, Mr R. Donald John; Mr Jones, Haxly Inn, Mr Ebenezer Thomas; Dafydd Roberts, the shoemaker, Mr Tom Price; P.C. Lewis, Mr Thomas Jones; Doctor's Servant, Mr Emrys Prosser; Huw, Will, and If an, neighbours and ale- house companions, Messrs Griffith Johnson, William James Rees, William D. Williams; Gwen, Gruffvdd's wife, Miss Mariel Morgan; Arianwen and Blodwen, Gruffydd's daughters, Misses Hannah Jenkins and Martha Parker; Betsy, Dafydd Roberts' wife, Miss Maggie Parker; Ceinwen, Servant Girl at the Harp, Miss Lizzie Jones. The characters were admirably sustained, and the audiences, which were very large, duly appreciated the efforts of the actors. The chairmen were Messrs E. Ogwen Williams, F.R.G.S., and Aubrey Roberts, M.A., on Wednesday and Thursday nights respectively. The ticket sellers were: Messrs D. Wil- liams, W. Parry, Tom John; stewards, Messrs Thomas Price, Edmund Prosser, Thomas Henry Harris, Owen Parry, William Cole, William Goronwy, John Lewis, Edward Williams, Ebenezer Goronwy, John Phillips; scene shifters, Messrs Howell Harris and Morgan Rowland. Accompanists, Messrs Isaac Davies and W. James. The stage man- ager was Mr William Jenkins (Meir- ionydd). Recitations between the acts were given by Mr Ogwen Williams and Meirionvdd. Messrs Evan Evans, Llew- elyn Street, and David J. Rees ac- quitted themselves well as secretary and treasurer.

CADLYS. FOR ASTHMA, bronchitis, tight- chest, difficulty of breathing, try Emrys' Cough-Ease. It cuts the phlegm and clears the tubes. IMMERSION. At Gadlys (B.) Church on Sunday the Rev. D. Bassett, pastor, baptised by immersion twelve members of the Sunday School. Since Mr Bassett took over the pastorate two months ago the church and all its ad- jifencts have been most flourishing.

ABERDARE. UNR TV A LLED.-—The Smart Up-to-date splits from 19s. 6d. obtained at J. A. Evans's, the Noted Hat Shop, Top of Canon Street, are the talk of the Aber- dare Valley. I.O.G.T. The weekly meeting of the "Prido of Aberdare" Lodge on Wed- nesday was in the charge of Bro. W. Griffiths. A recitation was rendered by Bro. David Davies. The lodge was closed by Bro. L. Cook. PERSONAL. Mr Evan Davies, junr., of 8, Cardiff Street, has passed the examination for admission to the Surveyors' Institute. Though he has only been in the profession for one year he was elected a student-member of the Society of Architects last November, and now becomes a student of the Sur- veyors' Institute. We hope that this successful start is a forecast of a successful future. "AT HOME." On Tuesday evening at Siloa Hall Mrs D. P. Davies. Ynys- lwyd, entertained the lady workers in connection with the recent Siloa Bazaar-alxmt 90 in number—to an "at home," and afterwards all were en- tertained at her expense at the Cinema. Mrs T. Phillips moved, the Rev. Silyn Evans seconded, and Messrs Morgan John and Richard Morgan supported, a cordial vote of thanks to Mrs Davies for her generosity. JUVENILE I.O.G.T. The "Rose of Aberdare" Lodge was opened by the Vice-Templar Sister J. Leek. The min- utes were read by the financial secre- tary, Bro. Edwin Arnold. Eight new members were enrolled. The total num- ber of members now stands at 48, and the lodge has been formed only two months. A solo was rendered by Sister [ L. Davios. Bros. King, D.C.T.; JaIne", District Sec.: Price. F.Sec., :tnd Evans, secretary of the Senior Lodge, were pre- sent. The lodge was closed by Supt. Sister B. M. Jone.i. ST. ELVAN'S. At this church on Friday evening an eloquent sermon was preached by the; Itev. Arnold F. Evans, M.A., rector of Neath. Mr Evans, who was formerly an assistant curqie in this parish, is welcomed in the pulpit of St. Elvan's.—On Sunday morning the Benedicite was sung to Champney's setting, and the Benedictus to Wood- ward in E flat. The Rev. D. J. Row- land, B.A., officiated and preached. At the evening service the choir rendered the anthem, Come and let us return (Goss). The Rev. W. E. Davies, B.A., took the service, and the Vicar preached. The collections were given to the Diocesan Societies. CYMRODORION. At the meeting of Cymrodorion Aberdare held at the Higher Standard School on Friday last Mr J. Griffiths presided. The Rev. W. Davies, M.A., gave another of his series of addresses on "Y Mabinogion," deal- ing in a masterly way with some of the stories and characters in those old Welsh mythologies. Mr Timothy Davies, B.A., Rev. R. J. Jones, M.A., Rev. R. Williams, and the chairman contributed to the discussion. A full report appears in the current issue of H TariMl y Gweithiwr." Miss Morfudd Davies, Miss S. M. Morgan, and Messrs Timothy Davies, J. Davies (Iwan Goch), and the chairman were appointed to attend a conference of Cymrodorion and kindred societies at Barrv in March. BROTHERHOOD. At the Brother- hood meeting held in Green Street Chapel on Sunday afternoon the lesson was Genesis 20, where God's call to A bram is recorded. After the lesson the Rev. J. Ellis, president, gave a stirring address on "The divine impulse in Ahram and us." He remarked that now- <\tIa we did not use the foriii "divine impulse," but rather said flippantly we had a "notion" or a "fancy." How were we to identify the divine suggestion? W-11 the first impulse was generally less -Ifisli than the seCond, and WI"- might. IK* certain that every unselfish im- pulse came from God. God gave a great command to Abram. but it was accom- panied by a great promise. It was worth otir while to make an alliance with God. Abram obeyed the call, and his track out of Chaldea was marked with altar-which denoted sacrifice. | Abram trusted his destiny to God, and yet he could not trust one little detail to God. He told a king a lie concerning his wife, and this heathen monarch re- buked Abram for his lying conduct. We could not excuse our errors by saying that the father of the faithful erred. We should copy his virtues and not his failings. FAREWELL AND PRESENTATION. —Last Wednesday evening the Aberdare and Mountain Ash Staffs of the London and Provincial Bank met at Miles's Restaurant, where an interesting func- tion took place in honour of Mr E. L. Jones, late chief clerk at the Aberdare L. and P. Bank, and who has been ap- pointed to the managership of the Wrex- ham Branch of the same Bank. Mr C. M. Lewis, manager of the local branches, occupied the chair, and in presenting a silver salver to Mr Jones, said: "There is to me a side other than pleasant to gatherings such as this, from the fact that they invariably precede a parting. And while sincerely congratulating Mr Jones-as we all do-on his well-de- served promotion, I cannot but feel that I am losing a very capable and loyal lieutenant, and you a true friend, one who has performed his duties with marked credit and an absence of osten- tation that must have endeared him to each and all with whom he has come in contact. These are characteristics, gen- tlemen, that will carry him far in his new sphere, and will outweigh the self- advertising methods so generally adopted in the present day, and as some evidence that while earning the "Come up high- er of the dominating powers of the Bank, you, Mr Jones, have also earned the "well done" of your fellow-workers. We beg your acceptance of this silver salver that you may, be reminded of some of the happv hours spent in the society of those who know how to value merit at its true worth, and who found in you an example at its highest stand- ard. You are taking UP your new ap- pointment well equipped with the ar- mour of experience and ability, backed by a splendid institution, and we de- sire to add to that equipment this little token of our esteem and affection to as- sure the success we so heartily wish you. (Applause}.—Members of the staff heartily endorsed the words of the chair- man, and Mr Jones briefly and suitably acknowledged. TABERNACLE CHURCH. The annual meeting of Tabernacle English Congregational Church was held on Thursday. The meeting was preceded by a first-rate home-made" tea, all the edibles having been supplied by the members. The deacons' wives had charge of the function, assisted by a few others. Mrs John Morris superintended, and the trayholders were Mrs J. E. Thomas, assisted by Mrs J. Saunders, Mrs D. Phillips, assisted by Miss Morris, and Mrs J. A. Lloyd, assisted' by Miss Davips and Miss May Hopkins. Assistance in cutting, etc., was given by Mrs (Rev.) J. M. Jones, Mrs David Thomas, and Mrs J. Griffiths. Mr and Mrs Bevan (caretaker) attended to the brewing. The vestry had been very prettily de- corated by Mrs J. A. Williams and Miss Alice S. Williams. The Rev. J. M. Jones, M.A., pastor, presided at the meeting. Mr Jchh Morris, secretary of the church, read the report of the officers, which was considered en- couraging, the finances of the church being fairly satisfactory. Mr D. Law- rence moved and Mr J. A. Lloyd sec- onded that the report and balance-sheet be adopted, both paying a tribute to Mr Morris' efficient service as secre- tary. The pastor referred to the flourishing- condition of the Sunday School, of which Mr David Thomas is superintendent; Mr Tom Morgan secre- tary, and Mr T. Williams assistant secretary. Mr J. A. Lloyd moved and Mr J. Davies seconded a vote of thanks to all the officers of the church and Sun- day School for their services. Both motions were carried. Also it was de- cided, on the proposition of Mr James Jones, seconded by Mr J. Davies, that there should be a separate debt account, with Mr Saunders as secretary and Mr J. E. Thomas as treasurer. In the minis- ter's address to the members of the church, which appears in the annual report, Mr Jones refers to the lamented death during the year of three of the older members of the church—Mr W. Lloyd, Mrs Grubb, and Mrs Taylor. Mr Lloyd was one of the oldest officers of the church. He also expressed regret at the continued illness of another deacon, Mr D. M. Richards, who had the sym- pathy, not only of the church, but of the whole town with him in his severe trial. Recently the diaconate had been streng- thened by the addition of six new mem- bers, and he (Mr Jonesi was gratified to see the appointment having been made with such ease and agreement.

ABERNANT. OBITUARY. On Monday last the funeral of Mr Isaac Lewis (Telorydd Hefin), 6, Forge Tri- took place at the Aberdare Cemetery. The mourners were: 1st 'coach, Mrs Lewis, widow; Mr and Mrs T. Harries, daughter; Brinley Harries, son; Mrs Evans, Cefn, aunt; Mrs D. Williams, sister; Mr John Lewis, brother, Cwmbwrla; Mrs D. Lewis, Cefn, sister-in-law; 2nd coach, Miss Wi^li ams, niece; Mrs M. A..Williams, sister-in-law; Mrs Darby, sifwer-in-law; Mrs Thomas, Miss M. Mary Davies, Mrs William Lloyd, • 3rd coach, Miss Gwen Rees, cousin; ,\r; C. J. Lloyd, Miss Mary Davies, Mr* Rees, Mrs Davies, cousins; 4th coach. V- Mary Lloyd. Mrs Harries, ",fr. Y.V'tsrs, Mrs Davies, Mrs Williams. The Rev. James Griffiths. Calfaria, officiated, assisted bv the Rev. D. Hopkin, B.A., Noddfa. The choirs sang "Cefn Coed." (the de- ceased's composition), "Lausanne," Nloab," "Crugybar," "Aberystwyth," and "Mvnydd Tabor," the last being sung at the graveside. The deceased was a.musician of no mean merit, having composed over 200 hymn tunes and an- thems. He was formerly conductor of Bethel Band of Hope. His demise at the age of 53 years is keenly regretted, and the family are the' objects of sincere sympathy. Beautiful wreaths were sent by Bethel Choir and Mr D. Davies. farm bailiff, Abernant. Mr F. D. E. George wa,s the undertaker.

CWMBACH. SPECIAL SERVICES. On Febru- ary 5th (Ash Wednesday) special ser- vices were held at St. Maiy-kagdaleneis Church. The Rev. D. Frank Jones, B.A., officiated in the morning, and in the evening the Rev. T. D. Rees, curate of Mi skin. INTERMENT. — The interment of the late Mrs Li avid, Abernantygroes Farm. whose death was reported in our last issue, took place on Saturday last at the Aberdare Cemetery. The Rev. Joseph James officiated. The following were the chief mdurners:—Messrs Thomas David and Morgan David, sons. First coach, G. T. David, gramhn; M. D. T. Williams, grandson; Morgan John and David John, brothers; second coach, Mesrs D. T. David and Evan Cule, Treherbert, brothers-in-law; David T. Williams, son-in-law; David Morgan John and David John, noph'^s; thud coach, Mr William Thomas..A! er-, thyr; Hey. Griffith. Evan", Swansea; Messrs William f. Thomas. Bloen- garw; wi!!iam Jo! >Tcath; Tira kins, Morriston; fourth coach, Rev. Joseph James, Mr Michael Thomas. Mr Daniel Finn. The bearers were: Messrs John lewis, Ebenezer Davies, J. W. Young, H. Richards, Daniel Jones, and David 1 Morgan. FUNERAL. Qn Saturday last the funeral of the late Mr Philip Griffiths, Well Place, took place at the Aberdare Cemetery. The Rev. Joseph James and the Rev. W. T. Francis officiated. The mourners were:—1st coach, Mrs Ellen Hayward. Mrs Mary Davies, Mrs Eliza- beth Davies, Miss Mattie Griffiths, daughters; Miss Mary Richards, Mrs Margaret Jones, sisters-in-law; 2nd coach, Mrs Maggie Griffiths, Mrs Ada Griffiths, Mrs Harriet Griffiths, daugh- ters-in-law; Misses Annie Griffiths and Rebecca Davies, William John and Philip G. Hayward, grand-children; 3rd coach, Bronwen Davies, Blodwen Griffiths,1 grand-children; Mrs Thomas. Dowlais, cousin; Mr3 Sarah Williams; Mrs Mary Ann Davies, nieces; Mr Thomas Jones, brother-in-law; 4th coach, Mrs Ann Morris, Mrs Mary Davies, Mrs Mary Evans, Lewis Phillips, Mrs Phillips, cousins; 5th coach. Mr and Mrs Evan Jones, cousins; Ilew Davies, grandchild; B. A. Phillips; 6th coach, Mrs Hannah Reston, Mrs Bryant, Mrs Davies, Mrs Davies, Abernant, friends. Walking behind the hearse: Messrs William Griffiths. John Griffiths, Thomas Griffiths, sons; Anthony Davies, Thomas D. Davies, sons-in-law; Philip and John Jones, nephews; Morgan J. Davies, David J. Davies, cousins; Nath- aniel and Lewis Phillips, Johnny Jones, Isaac Davies, Thomas Williams, nephews; Thomas Philip Davies, Philip Thomas Griffiths, grandchildren: Wil- liam Robert Davies, nephew. The fun- eral arrangements were in the hands of Mr F. D. E. George.

ABERAMAN. A PRETTY WEDDING was solemn- ised on Sunday last at Carmel English Baptist Church, Aberdare. The con- tracting -parties were Miss Maggie Wil- liams, eldest daughter of Air and Mrs James Williams, 14, Holford Street, and Mr Thomas Davies, of 17, Catherine Street, Aberdare. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in a royal blue costume. Miss Flossie Oliver acted as bridesmaid, while Mr R. J. Usher discharged the duties of best man. A sumptuous wedding break- fast was partaken of at the bride's home. The happy pair were the re- cipients of numerous and costly pre- sents. SMOKER. At the Lamb and Flag Hotel on Thursday last a large number attended a most enjoyable concert. The long room was neatly arranged for the occasion. Air Tom Rees, Castle Hotel, Aberdare, presided. The accompanist was Mr J. Webber. Songs were rendered by Messrs Morgan Edwards, Mountain Ash; J. Webber, and Aloses Jenkins. Comic songs, Albert Reynolds and Jack Granfield. Mr Evan Evans sang Yr Hogvn Drwg," and Mr Llew Jones Bwthyn bach melyn fy nhad." A glee party, led by Air Morgan Edwards, Mountain Ash, also sang. Duett. Messrs Moses Jenkins and M. Edwards. Over- ture, Mr J. Webber. A hearty vote of thanks wllf accorded the chairman and also the artists for their gratuitous ser- vice. MUSICAL TREAT. A highly suc- cessful children's concert was held in the Church Hall on Shrove Tuesday, Mr R W. Roberts presiding. The hall was tastefulry decorated by Mrs A. An- drews and Mrs Waterman. Several ac- tion songs were sung by the infants. Songs were given by James Henry Rees, G. Timberlake, Arthur Davies, Grace ATenables, and Annie Price. A capital sketch, entitled "Dr Quack," followed, May Waterman taking the part of doctor, assisted by Teddy Linton and G. Webb as patients. Another sketch fol- lowed, entitled The Garden Te Party," the characters being well taken by Beatrice Arthur, Gladys Williams, Evan Waterman, Gwen Venables, E. Bakewell, G. Cleves, and Doris Evans. The musical play, "Soot and the Fairies," was well performed. Lily Wil- liams, as Queen, and Reggie Burrows as Captain Soot were the chief characters. They were ably supported by Hannah Venables, R. Saunders. Arthur Ven- ables, Stanley Cleves, Teggie Richards, May Waterman, Elsie Venables, Annie Price, Alargaret King, and Ivor Griffiths. Another c-omical sketch was performed by the bhoys, "Who stole the Rabbit." The following lads took the chief parts, and all did well: Archie Andrews, Ar- thur Burrows, Fred Cleves, R. Saund- ers, T. Davies, C. Andrews, B. Johns, Arthur Venables, and Alec. Waterman. T. Ivor Jones and Herbert Burrows were the accompanists, and Archie An- drews played the violin. Mr Frank Burrows contributed songs. The chil- dren had been trained by the Rev. D. J. Arthur. Messrs Probert and Berry were the doorkeepers. v

CODREAMAN. EISTEDDFOD. On Monday evening an eisteddfod was held at Hebron (C.M.). Mr John Jenkins presided. The adjudicators were: Music: Air Charles Thomas, Brook Street; literature, Air W. R. Evans, Aberdare. Accompanist, Mr Evan Jones, A.V.C.M. Awards: Re- citing for children under 14, 1st, Alice Llojd; 2nd divided between Ceinwen Hamer and Lizzie May Williims. Solo for children under 14, 1st, Ceinwen Hamer; 2nd, Lizzie M. Williams. Spelling, Hilda May Jones. Open solo for adults, Mr Dan Jones. Recitation for adults, prize divided between Air Tom M. Lloyd, Aberaman, and Aliss Bessie Evans, Cwmaman. Answering questions, Miss Madge Williams. Impromptu speech, prize divided be- tween Messrs John Morgan and D. J. Lewis. Prize bag, 1st, Miss Mary Emily Evans; 2nd, Miss Ceinwen Hamer. Chief choral Hebron," conductor, /Nlr John Jenkins. The secretary was Mr Charles Jones, Brook Street. DEATH AND INTERMENT. On Thursday the interment took place at Aberdare Cemetery of Mrs Margaret Harries, 13, Gooseberry Hill, who died very suddenly the previous Saturday. Deceased was in her 50th year. The following were the mourners:—1st coach, Mrs S. Williams, Mrs M. A. Evans, sisters; Mrs M. A. Williams, sister-in-law; Mrs Williams, cousin; D. H. Harries, son; 2nd coach, Mrs A. J. Williams, Mrs Rachel Thomas, Mrs Arthur Thomas, cousi.ns; Miss S. J. Davies, sister-in-law; Katie Williams, niece; 3rd coach, Airs Parry, Mrs AI. A. Davies, sisters-in-law; Alisses Lily Evans and Sarah Williams, nieces; Mrs Powell, Mrs Jones, friends; 4th coach, Mrs Gough, Mrs Thomas, Mrs Rich- ards, Mrs Greenstock, friends. The following walked behind the hearse:- Messrs David Harries, husband; T. J. Harries, W. L. Harries, sons; .John Wil- liams, David Williams, brothers; G. H. Williams, J. Evans, nephews; John Davies, Daniel Davies, cousins; W. C. Williams, J. H Williams, nephews; David Davies, Tom Parry, W. J. Davies, Daniel Davies, Samuel Thomas, Abercynon, cousins.The officiating min- ister was the Rev. T. Thomas, Noddfa, where deceased was a faithful member. Much sympathy is felt for the family.

ABERCWMBOI. OUR CORRESPONDENT for Aber- cwmboi is Mr W. R. Griffiths, 38, Bron- allt Terrace, to whom all communica- tions should be sent. RE PRIZE DRAWING in aid of Air William Rees, 101, John Street, Aber- cillnboi. All who have interested them- selves in the above. prize drawing are requested to return all monies and duplicates' to the secretaries or treasur- er on or before Monday, the 24th inst. The drawing will take place on Monday, March 3rd, the winning numbers to appear the following week in the local press.

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