The Aberdare Leader

New Theatre, MOUNTAIN ASH. Proprietors Messrs. Nixon's Workmen. Secretary Mr. W. Lewie Smith. Manager Mr. John Curnow. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Feb, 13,14 & 15. Extra Special Attraction. The Greatest Variety and Picture Show in the Valley. Time and Prices as Usual:

CURTHS. MARRIAGES and DEATHS. DEATH. BO.SHER.-At Holborn House, Bron- deg Terrace, Aberdare; Saturday, Sth inst., after a painful illness, James Bosher, dearly beloved husband of Mrs. Margaret Bosher, and ex-Super- intendent Prudential Assurance' Co. Funeral (gentlemen only) to-day (Thursday) at 3.30 p.m. for Aberdare Cemetery. IN MEMORIAM. GENTLE.—In loving memory of John Gentle, Pembroke Street, Aberdare, who died Feb. 11, 1911. Deeply re- gretted and sadly missed. (, ¡ I RLES.-tn loving memory of William Charles, the dearly beloved son of Charles and Elizabeth Hill- man, 3 Forest Level Cottages, New- town, Mountain Ash, who departed this life February 12th, 1910, aged years. The flowers we lay upon his grave wither and decay, But the love for him who sleeps beneath will never fade away. —From Father and Mother, Sisters and Brothers. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. LEIGHTON.—Mr. James Lighten, Llantrisant, and Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Morgan and children, 59 Bronallt Terrace, Abercwmboi, desire to sincerely thank their numerous friends for the kind messages of sym- pathy sent to them in their sad bereavement; and also for floral tri- butes received. LEWIS.—Mrs. Lewis and family, 6 Forge Trip, Abernant, desire to sin- cerely thajik all those friends who so kindly sent messages of sympathy in their recent sad bereavement, and also for floral tributes received. EVANS.—Mrs. and Mr. T. H. Evans, 7 Clarence Terrace, Aberaman, mana- ger for Messrs. It. H. Miles and Son at Jubilee lload, wish to thank the many friends who sent letters of sympathy to them in their sad be- reavement, also to friends who so kindly contributed beautiful floral tributes. SHENTON.—Mr. Shenton and family, 29 Fothergill Street, Abernant, wish to express Lheir sincere thanks to all kind friends who showed their sym- pathy with them, and who sent floral tributes during their recent sad be- reavement.

Services for Sunday Next. HIGHLAND Place Unitarian Church, Aberdare. Morning at 11 Even- ing at 6; Sunday School at 2.30. Preacher: Rev. John Hinkin, M A., Atherton, Lanes. Tabernacle Cong, church, JL kborriare. Services, 11 a.m., and A p.m. Preacher, Rev. J. Morgan Jones, M.A., Pastor. OPEN SUNDAY—Aberdare Brother- hood in Green Street Wesleyan Chapel on Sunday, Feb. 16. 3-4, Rev. J Ellis on "The First Christians." Men, bring your wives and friends. Solo. Orchestra, and hearty welcome. OPEN Sunday Green Street Wesley- an Chapel, Feb. 16, Home Mis- sionary Anniversay. 11, Rev. H. Benn. 6, Rev. J. Ellis. All seats free, and strangers made at home. Annual Meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 19. Speaker, Rev. T. Heppell, of the Great Manchester Mission. Chairman, R. H. Miles, Esq. f

-=-==- Boxing Contest at Aberdare. —«_ A boxing contest was held at the Market Hall, Aberdare, on Monday flight, and though the principal event ended abruptly and much too soon for those who wanted to see an exhibition .f really first-class boxing, the pre- liminary bouts provided plenty of ex- citement. The second bout was between Young Norman, Pontypridd, and W. Lewis, Mountain Ash. These youngsters pitched into each other vigorously, but Lewis let out his strength at tho be- ginning, and young Norman won in the second round.—Charley Yeomans, Ponty- pridd. was pitted against Zach Phillips, Aberdare, but Zach failed to turn up, and Dai Davies, Tylorstown, took his place. Yeomans was hailed as the vic tor. Then followed a ten-round con- test between Munroe Granger and Jimmy Welsh. The result was a draw. This bout was followed by a no-decision between Will Rule and Ben Jenkins, both of Mountain Ash. There was some delays between the bouts, but the last mentioned was no sooner over than Brevieres appeared. The band, which had by turns excited, soothed, and charmed the waiting crowd struck up the "Marseillaise" as Brevierers walked towards the ring. M. Brevieres is a fine-built young man, has had a credit- able record, and looked as if he could givB a good account of himself. Brevieres had been received with en- thusiasm, but it was nothing to what greeted Freddy Welsh when he ap- peared on the scene in the khaki-col- oured bath-robe. The two men clinched- at the beginning, and Welsh landed several blows on the Frenchman's face and body, blocking the blows of his el),ponent. Before the end of the third round Brevieres threw up the sponge, his thumb being dislocated. Thus the great fight had ended in a frizzle. The Frenchman had been out-classed from the first. A very large crowd watched Freddy Welsh proceeding from the Boot Hotel to the Market Hall about 9.30. Huge crowds had poured into the town early in the day. Large contingents came from Cardiff and inter- mediate places by train, while there were char-a-banc parties from far-off Ynysddu on the one hand, and Glyn- corrwg on the other. While the contest was in progress, a man paraded the principal streets, bearing a sandwich board, on which was inscribed in bold tvpp. "Christ died for the ungodly"; "And after this the judgment."

TO CORRESPONDENTS Traveller Your letter is too person- al". Besides, you have not given us your proper name and address. Pat Rafferty.-Next week. "Approved Societies and Licensed Premises."—A letter on this subject will appear next week.

Bwllfa Stoppage. Procession of Strikers To-day. The Bwllfa Strike still drags on, and the situation has resolved itself into a contest between the Federation and the Wagemen's I'nion. Since last Thurs- day a very large number of the non- unionists have resumed their places in tho ranks. In the Bwllfa Colliery, out of about 1,000 men employed there, 986 are members or the Federation. Possibly the remainder are members' of the rival union. Mr. Stanton and the Federation Officials have endeavoured to ascertain the number of men from the three Bwftfa Collieries who are members of the Wagemen's Union, but their efforts have been unsuccessful. To-day (Thursday) a procession of Federation members will be formed, and a parade organised through the various streets, and halts will be made opposite the houses of perspns who are known to belong to the new Inion. Deputations will interview these men, and moral suasion exercised. Intimation has been given of this proposed step to the police by the Federation.officials, for no intimidation is intended, unless some of the men in the ranks will fail to re- strain themselves and perhaps apply the white shirt instead of cool reason. For the present, at any rate, the situ- ation seems dark for a resumption of work. Mr. C. B. Stanton and Mr. W. Brace, M.P., spoke at the Market Hall on Friday evening and condemned sectional unions as-being hopelessly in- effectual in winning any advantages for the workmen. It is intended by the Federation to serve days' notices at a 11 the other local collieries next Mon- day.

Mount. Medicos and Men. A Great Uproar. A mass meeting (.1 Messrs Nixon's Mountain Ash workpeople was held in the Workmen's Hali on Sunday after- noon to discuss the difficulty regarding the doctors -and the Medical Fund Com- mittee. There was a crowded attendance, presided over by Mr William Lee, who was supported by Mr Richard Parsons, vice-chairman, and Mr Harry Sparey, secretary. The chairman read the communication from the doctors, which distinctly stated that their minimum terms were 2d poundage from every workman in that, district in Messrs Nixon's Collieries, and also that they should expect the cheque direct from the offices, and not as in the past through the medical fund committee. It was signed by Drs Arthur T. Jones, Ben Phillips-Jones. and Hugh Davies- Jones. In reply to a question regarding Drs Cahill and Horgran. the chairman said that they seemed to be free.—Mr Richard Parsons said that the three firms of doctors for the district had re- fused to release the assistants from their bond.—Mr James Jones understood that Dr McCarty had come to an amicable arrangement with Dr Davies-Jones.— Mr John Hamer: The counter-pro- posals from the doctors as to the cheque direct from the office is only a. sugges- tion of the old old game.—Mr D. Lewis asked, amid cries of order, when and on what authority had Dr Arthur been placed in the position he was now. He also wanted to know the amount received by the doctors for the past five years.— The secretary replied as follows, giving the figures for six. yea is- past: -1907, doctors received..65.516: 1908. £ 5,926; 1909, £ 4,620: 1910..€4.541; 1911. £ 4,781; 1912, £ 4,867.—Mr D. Lewis: Was in perfect agreement as to the cheque, but asked if sofl»ethiuj; could not be done to reduce the expenditui e of the committee. —The Chairman: The doctors will not have a committee at all. even if you roduco the member- to thiee.—Mr D. Lewis: That's what the doctors say and not we. (Cheers.) 1 tVel sure the busi- ness could be better transacted if the number were reduced, and also the ex- pense. Possibly tin reduced expenditure will be helping to contribute to the Cottage Hospital. Let us come to a dis- tinct understanding before the doctors come in. and then if they do not accept we have no alternative but to fight and make them understand that next Satur- day will be the last payment of 3 d poundage. 'Loud applause). Mr Joseph Jones: The committee of to-day are not opposed to any reforms, and when I asked the doctors if they thought there was any excessive expenditure they re- plied no. They objected to the com- mittee even if reduced to three, and in- sisted on being paid diiect They de- manded 2d poundage from every in- dividual worker.—Mr illiam Bowen ) can see- the injustice, and I am against it till I die. It's a wicked lie that we have free choice of doctors. (Cheers). There are only five on the panels for a population of 32,000.—Mr W. Lamburn said the idea of the doctors was im- possible, and they must, fight against it and also for free choice.—Mr J. Hamer: The doctors are playing the men against the committee. If you do away with the committee you will have no channel for complaints. Drs Davies-Jones. Arthur T. Jones. B. Phillips-Jones, M. Cahill, and flor- gan then entered the room.—The Chair- man informed the doctors what had been done, and that they adhered to the ballot.—Mr D. Lewis explained the posi- tion, and asked wore the doctors pre- pared to release the assistants from their bond? The committee would not be abolished, and the workers agreed to a 2d poundage, the doctors to pay all levies.—Dr Arthur .Jones hoped that common sense would win the day. They (tho doctors) had given many years of service and the best attendance even at the risk of their lives, and he hoped to claim that better attendance would in the future be given if only on the ground of experience. The doctors did not wish to exploit them, and figures s'howed that what they reqtdred would be but little gain. Facli individual man was paying less because of the capita- tion fee. Jf they were given 8s 6fl that would bring the pay up to 21s 6d per man, but at present they were only pro- mised 6s 6d capitation, which meant 19s 6d per man. The 2d poundage must be paid direct to them there- was no necessity for a committee. How would they like anybody to come between them and their wages!- (Shouts of "They do"), -At this point there was great- disorder. Mr James Jones: Let us remember what (lay it is. and have some decency, not this hooliganism. (A Voice: "Have you been to communion this morningr' ). Mr Jones: Perhaps it would be better for yon if you had been.—Dr Arthur Jones exclaimed in reply to a cry of "Get other doctors." If you decide against our terms you may get someone else." Dr. Ben Phillips Jone.s: It appears to me that the grant thing upsetting this meeting is the question of the com- mittee. Personally. Iestrongly object to a committee. ("You want to handle our money.") No, I have to pay before ] earn it, and there is the outlay on drugs and payment of assistants. The principle of intervention between the offices and our money is wrong.

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Later Developments. The doctors have issued ballot sheets to tho workmen. They claim that their terms have not been placed in front of the whole body of workmen.- The Medical Fund Committee, as a counterblast to the action of the doc- tnrs. has issued the following notice "Fellow Workers,—We appeal to all the workmen not to take part whatever in the ballot that is brought about by the medical gentlemen on Wednesday or Thursday, hut stick to the last bal- lot.—The Medical Committee."

Aberaman Compensation Case At the Mountain Ash County Court on Tuesday, Frederick William Hopper, Aberaman, represented by Mr. St. John Francis Williams, applied to terminate payment of compensation to Reginald Kerslake. The respondent was repre- sented by Mr. A. T. James, instructed hy Mr.' Marchant Harris (Mr. W. Thomas' Office, Aberdare). Opening the case, Mr. Williams said that Kers- lake had been employed as a painter by the Powell Duffryn Colliery Co., and left their employ in August, 1911. He was afterwards employed by Mr. Hop- per.-Dr. Geary Grant, Surgeon, of Cardiff, described the condition of Kers- lake when he examined him in Nov., 1912. To the best of witness's belief the man was perfectly normal. He saw no reason why Kerslake should not go back to work.-liv Mr. James: A man feeling languid might attribute it to lead poisoning, and also to many other things.—His Honour Yes, influ- 9 enza and laziness.—Dr. Alfred Howell, assistant physician to the Cardiff In- fnmary, said he cross-examined Kers- iake on February 6th, 1913. There were no symptoms that led him to be- lieve that the respondent was suffering from lead poisoning.—Edgar Coppin, timekeeper at the P.D. Offices, said that Kerslake was offered light work about Dec. 12th last, and he refused to take it. The compensation was reduced to 10s. tid. per week as from Dec. 14th. On Jan. 2, '13, he started the work he refused on Dec. 12th. Reginald Kerslake, the respondent, deposed that Dr. Astbury had cross-examined him on several occasions. He was offered the work of assistant timekeeper on Dec. 13th by Mr. Coppin. He after- wards consulted Dr. Bullen, who ad- vised him not to work. He still had trouble with the heart, and couldn't lift the left arm. He also had pains in the head and eyes.—Dr. Frederick Charles Bullen, Aberaman, had attend- ed Kerslake since May, 1911. He com- plained of pains in the stomach, and in witness' opinion it was due to lead pois- oning. His last examination of re- spondent was last Wednesday, and showed irregular action of the heart, and had lost control of the cardiac nerves.—Dr. Morris, Abercynon, had examined the respondent and found similll" symptoms to rhe last witness, and in his opinion was stiH suffering from lead poisoning. His Honour referred the case to the Medi- cal Referee.

!p and Down the Valley ABERAMAN. INTKiaiLNT. — The mortal re- mains of Glyn Rowland Evans, son of Mr and Mrs T. H. Evans, butcher. Jubilee Road, were interred at the Aberdare New Cemetery oil Thursday last. The Rev. D. J. Ronald Thomas, Bethany, officiated. The appended were the mourners:— First coach, Father, "Messrs George Jones and Tom Jones, uncles; George H. Jones, cousin; R. H. Miles and Mr Harries; 2nd coach, Messrs Edward Rogers, J. Brown, P. Jones, Joe Daniels, David Adams, and D. P. Jones; 3rd coach, Messrs William Rees, Tom Rees. Watkin Rees, D. Chowles,.aiitt T. Howells; 4th coach, Messrs Hamer, S. John, and L. Jones; 5th coach, Messrs D, Badham, S. Bad- ham, R. Badham, and Tom Milsom. Floral tributes were sent by Bethany I Church and Sunday School;' Mr and Mrs George Jones; Mr and Mrs T. Jones; Masters Aneurin and Brothers Rees; Mr and Mrs Leyshon Hughes; I Mr and Mrs Tudor Morgan; Mr and Mrs Hamer; Mr and Mrs S. John; Mr Davies and family; Godreaman Lodge. R.A.O.B.; Mr and Mrs D. Badham; Mr and Mrs D. P. Jones; Mr and Mrs Chowlos; Mrs Price, Stroud; Misses Price and Prince^ Misses Florence and G. Allen and Miss Annie Evans.

ABERNANT. THE QUARTERLY MEETINGS of Bethel (B.; Sunday School took place on Sunday. In the afternoon Mr Mor-, gan Williams presided. In the unavok^ able 'absence of the secretary thjrou^ accident, Mr Evan Lewis read his re- port. Recitations. Windsor Jenkins. Tom Thomas, Mary Ann Evans, Bessie Evans, Maggie Evans, Eleanor Walters, 1 Benjamin Samuel, Davy Samuel, May Evans, and W.< B. ltowberry. Solo, 01- wen Thomas. Dialogue, Miss Bessie Walters and friends. In the evening Mr James Campbell presided. Recitations, Polly Howell, Jennie Campbell, A. M. Rowberry, Bessie Bowen, Maggie Evans, Evan Lewis, Richard Evans, Thomas J. Evans, M. Evans, David Davies (Aber- dare), and Miss Bessie Y\ alters, bolos, j Mav Evans and 01 wen Thomas. Organ Recit by Mr T. J. Thomas. Quartette, James Phillips and friends. Chorus by the Ladies' Choir under the baton of Mr George. Dialogue, Mr John Wal- ters and friends. Messrs B. Samuel, W. Williams, and John Harris were the organisers, and Messrs T. J. Thomas and Gwilym Rees acted as organists. The children's choir, led by Mr G. George, sang several choruses.

MOUNTAIN ASH. NEW"TIMES—new clothes, call and see the latest styles and patterns at Tom Davit's and Son, Pryce Street. NEW THEATRE—A great variety show is holding the hoards at the Workmen's Institute. No expense is spared to get the linest turns of the vaudeville stage. The pictures are bang up to date, and altogether Mr. Curnow has a "great" show. RHOS.—A very good rehearsal for the forthcoming Cymanfa of the Welsh Baptist Churches was hold in the above Church on Tuesday evening, under the conductorship of lr. Emrys Jones (Em- porium). The following choirs were represented: Jerusalem, Penrhiwceiber; Flrwd, Mountain Ash, and Bethesda, Abercwmboi. ABEKPENNAR LADIES' CHORAL SOCIETY .—The above society held the filst rehearsal at Lane's Restaurant on Monday night, over 50 attending. KThe chairman, Mr. W. D. Lewis, passed a few remarks re future competitions, it was decided to compete at Rhymney, Maesteg and the National. Mr. J. Eiddig Davies, the able conductor, was well received. A SMOKER was held at the Hibern- ian Institute on Tuesday evening. Mr Daniel Bailey presided over a crowded audience. Songs were sung by Messrs. Arthur Evans (Caerphilly), Tom Wal- ton, Moses Jenkins, Daniel Bailey, Fred Wat kins, and Master Willie Wat- kins, the boy soprano. Master Ernie I France gave a very pleasing cornet solo. Mr. Geo. Aspiiu accompanied. A VICTIM OF THE MORMONS.—The subject ot Mormomsm is engaging the attention of our great statesmen, some of whom are determined to stamp out these Western missionaries of Salt Lake City. Old Haggar has seized the lirst opportunity to take up this subject, and is producing this (Thursday) even- ing and Friday and Saturday, a wonder- ful film entitled, "A victim of the Mormons." The genial manager's face, Mr. Bert Richards, should be wreathed in smiles, for this picture should certainly pack Haggar's Hall for the remainder or the week. DUFFRYN STREET CHAPEL. — The children of the above chapel gave a charming little operetta on Wednes- j' day evening. The subject was "Bo- Peep^s Picnic." Ir, W. J. Pugli was the conductor. During the training, Mr. Pugh received splendid help from his better half. and also Airs. Powell and Mr. 11. Herbert. The characters were: "Bo-peep," Gladys James; 'S»die Solva,' Lilian Thomas; "Smilie >v i lie," M. J. Thomas; "Lilvwhite," Neliie McGregor; "Naomi Nomad," >v i lie," M. J. Thomas; "Lilvwhite," Neliie McGregor; "Naomi Nomad," Annie M. Pugh; "May Meadows," Doris Reynish; "Hetsy Brook," F. Nic- Gregor; "Wiry Will," W. Tromans; "Bob Hatter," H. Pugh; "Ben Blaise," Hugh Jenkins; "Hon. Vivian Vivasso," Ewart Lane; "Mark Thyme," Leslie Iryer; "Jack Spratt," Alford Thomas; "Sam Shinem," Lyndon Pugh. The chairman was Mi-. Ted McGregor.

PENRHIWCEIBER. .MOItlAH (C.M.j. A Cymanfa re- hearsal wsis held at the above chapel on Monday evening last. The conductor was Mr Jacob Price, Abercynon. The Rev. J. 0. Jenkins, Mountain Ash. pre- sided. LE(7TURE. The fourth of the series of Popular Lectures was de- livered at the Public Institute on Mon- day evening last. The lecturer was Mr John Thomas, B.A., Aberdare. who took for his subject, "Utopias, Past and Present." The lecturer touched upon three Utopias, that of Plato (ancient); Sir Thomas Moore's (mediaeval), and Edward Bellamy's (present time).

ABERCYNON. CARMEL. — Cynhaliwyd evfarfodydd pregethu haner-biynyddol Carmel, eg- lwvs y Wesleaid, nos Sadwru a Sul di- weddaf, pryd y gwasanaethwyd gan y Parch. Richard Morgan, Aberystwyth (llywydd y /Gymanfa Wesleaidd). Nos Lun tradchklwyd darlitli ragorol ganddo "Trefn j- Byd." Mr Joliu Williams, Barry Dock. oedd v llywydd. .\JI{SHII' OVER ABERCYNON. On Wednesday night last, 5th inst., be- tween seven and eight o'clock the i ii- habitants of' Abercynon witnessed an' aircralt coming from the direction of Cardiff. It was fairly clear at times, and appeared to be a long object with a red light at its stern. The craft carried a light which showed that it was travelling at a high rate of speed. ORCHESTRAL SOCIAL. — On Wed- nesday evening, at the Workmen's Hall, the Orchestral Society held k social and dance. The M.C.'s were Messrs Sam II ughes, W. G. Powell, and W. Lloyd. The prize-winners in the whist drive were: (Ladies), 1st, Mrs Tbeophilus; 2nd. Mrs Foakes; (gentlemen), 1st, Mr Smith; 2nd, Mr Roe. Mr D. T. Theo- t)li lii,* band rendered selections. Dr Griffin and the secretary. Mr Keel, were the organisers. QTARTERLY MEETINGS in connec- tion with the Sunday School of the For- ward Movement Hall were held on Sun- day last. In the morning service the .1. T. Williams, pastor, delivered an eloquent address on The Sunday School Work." Mr W. J. Price presided. In the afternoon a. children's meeting was held, Mr John Davies presiding. The follow- ing programme was gone through:—Re- citation. Miss Gwyneth John; solo. Miss Elsie Stokes; recitation. Miss Bertha Price; duet, Miss Cissie Thomas and Miss Andrev John; recitations, Misses Alice Williams, M av Davies, Rhodie Davies. Jessie James. Cissie Thomas, Master J. O'Brien, Miss Dolly Rees, Miss Beatie Rees solos, Mr S. J. Davies and Miss Ethel Preece. In the evening Mr W. John presided. Mr S. J. Davies gave a soTo. Recitation, Mr Willie Price; quartette, Misses Gertie Price, E. Rees, Hetty James, and D. Rees, Recitation, Miss -Bertha Price; solo, Mr D. Leth- bridge; duett, Mr S. J. Davies and Miss Gertie Price; dialogue, Mr W. J. Price and Sunday School Cla.fs; duett. Miss Gertie Price and Mr W. John; recita- tion. Miss Olwen John. Miss Gwladys Griffiths presided at the piano. INTERMENT. — On Tuesdav after- noon the mortal remains of Mrs Alary Edwards, wife of Mr Thomas Edwards, Margaret Street, were interred at the Aberd are Cemetery. Deceased was a member of Carmel Welsh Wesleyan Chapel. The Rev. J. E. Thomas, of Car- mel. assisted by the Rev. J. O. Hughes, Pontypridd, officiated. The mourners were: 1st coach, Mr Thomas Edwards, huslxind; Misses Margaret Elizabeth I and Edith Edwards, daughters; Mr and Mrs Robert Edwards, daughter, and Mr and Mrs Goodman Edwards, daugh- ter; 2nd coach, Mr and Mrs John Ed- wards, .Mr and Mrs T. Herbert Ed- wards, sons, and Mr Selwyn Edwards, grandchild; 3rd coach, Mr and Mrs "William Edwards, Mr and Mrs Allen Edwards, sons; Mr John Roberts, bro- ther-in-law; Miss Elizabeth Howells. niece; Mr Thomas Proffit, cousin, and Mr John Richard Wilson, nephew; 4th coach, Miss Mary Lizzie Edwards, grand- child; Nurse Phoenix Jones, cousin; Mr T. LI. Edwards Mr Herbert Edwards, Miss Edith Edwards, and Mr Ernest V. Edwards, grand-children; 5th' coach. Messrs E. H. Battram, Harold Bat- tram. Jack Battram, Rev. J. E. Thomas, Rev. H. O. Hughes, and Mr I Tom Jones; 6th coach. Mrs Barnett, Mrs James. Mrs Jenkins, Mr and Mrs M. I Harrison. Mr and Mrs J. Jones, and Mrs John Thomas. Wreaths were sent I by the sons and daughters, grand- children. Mr Battram, Park Newydd Farm, and family. Mr Tack Battram. and Carmel Church. OPERATIC. A grand performance of "The Princess of Poppyland" was given by the Co-operative Children's Choir on Thursday evening last at the W orkmen's Hall. The chief characters were:—The King of l'oppyland. Mr Fred Bowden; Fizzletop, Nli- Jack Tay- lor; The Honourable Dozev, Mr Francis Gibbon; Prince. Wideawake. Mr Wil- liam Evans; Baron Insomnia, Mr W. J. Jones; Pip Pip, Mr George Morgans; The Princess of Poppyland," Miss Blod- wen Davies; Moon-Daisy, Miss Cather- ine Alary Jones; Cornflower, Miss Lizzie Lloyd; Britannia, Miss Evans. Th > performance was an excellent one, and the conductor. Mr Herbert S. Blomley. is to be congratulated. The I accompanist, Mrs Rose Brine, opened with an overture, very well rendered. The Casket Legend," ft duet by the Cornflower and Moon-Daisy, was very nicely sung, and was encored. Air Fran- cis Gibbon was the comedian of the evening. Mr James Morgan occupied the chair. Mrs Charles Hyde, Mr S. E. Jones, Miss P. Bennett, and Miss Elvira Blonilej* gave assistance. The collections made will bo devoted to the Co-operative Children's Choral Funds. YOUNG LIBERALS LEAGI E. —The annual meeting of the Abercynon Branch of the Young Liberals League was held at the Institute on Wednesday evening. The following were among those present:—Mr T. George, presi- dent; Mr J. O. Davies, secretary; Dr J. LI. Morris. Messrs F. Gibbon, J. R. Davies. Tom Price. R. Lewis, E. Rees, and 0. A. Edwards. The following were appointed officers for the ensuing year: —Hon. President, Mr Clem Edwards, M.P.; president of the local branch. Dr J. LI. Morris; vice-president, Mr Owen A. Edwards, and treasurer, Mr W. G. Burge. The secretary resigned his position, and Mr Francis Gibbon was appointed in his place. The follow- ing were appointed on the executive committee: — Dr Morris, Messrs T. George, F. Gibbon. W. G. Burge, E. J. Thomas. J. R. Davies, O. A. Edwards. n. Lewis, E. Rees, William Fenwick. Daniel Fenwick.. Tom Price, Miss Sheen, and Miss Thomas. Dr Morris delivered a very inspiring address.—At the close Mr T. George, past president, made a presentation of a pocket-book case to Mr J. O. Davies on his resigna- tion. He stated that Mr Davies had rendered valuable assistance to the league for the past four years, having been in office durinc two general elec- ta) is. His services had been rendered absolutely free of charge. Dr Morris also spoke of the assiduous work done by Mr Davies. Air Davies briefly re- sponded.

YNYSYBWL. SPECIAL SERVICES were held on Tnuisda\ at the Welsh Church Mission Hall to celebrate the anniversary of the opening of the church. The Rev. Daniel Gethin Jones, of New Tredegar, officiated. Services were also held on Sunday, the 9th inst.. when the officiat- ing minister was the Rev. Ebenezer Carston. OBITUARY. The death of Mr Robert Jones, ironmonger, and father of the Rev. J. E. Jones, B.A., curate at Abercynon, took place on Monday night. He had been a resident at Ynysybwl for many years, and always took a keen interest in musical functions. He Was an ardent and faithful worker at the Welsh Church. WTe deeply sympathise with Mrs Jones and the Rev. J. E. Jones in their bereavement. JERUSALEM Y.P.S. On Wednes- day evening, the 5th inst., a debate on "Armaments," pro. and con., took place at the above society. The affirma- tive was taken by Mr Tom Francis, supported by Air D. W. Watkins, and the negative by Air John Thomas, who was supported by Miss G. Edwards. Further discussion was carried on by Miss M. A. Davies, Messrs Rhys Jones, and D. J. Rees. The Rev. I. Morris, B.A., B.D.. declared a majority for the affirmative. NODDFA WELSH SOCIETY. — A very interesting debate on Which is the greater evil, avarice or extrava- gance?" was held at the above society I on Thursday evening, February 6th. Air David T. Roberts gave some strong ar- guments to prove that avarice was, while Air W. R. John did his utmost to convince the members that the oppo- site vice was. Further discussion was carried on by Messrs David James. D. R. Maddy, and D. S. Roberts. The Rev. Huw Roberts, B.A., presided. SOCIAL TEA AND ENTERTAIN- AIENT. On Thursday, February 6th. a tea was held at the English Congrega- tional Chapel to welcome the new pas- tor. the Rev. W. AVilliams. The tables were presided over by Alesdames T. Grinfcer and D. Johns, who were readily assisted by several of the young people present. The cutters were Alesdames Brown, Monks, and Searle. After the tea addresses were delivered by Messrs W. R. Harries and Abraham Richards, deacons, and G. Gower, which were I suitably responded to by the Rev. AV. Williams. Games were indulged in under the superintendence of Mr G. Gower. TABERNACLE ALLS. A very pleas- ant miscellaneous meeting was held on Friday evening last cinder the presi- dency of the Rev. A. Jones. B.A. Solos were very nicely rendered by Alesdames Dawe and Morgans and Air Edwin Wil- liams. Recitations were delivered in fine style by Alisses Lizzie Alorris, Eluned Evans, Aland Dawe, and Air Richard Jones. The following competitions were also held:—Reading. Aliss Lizzie Alorris; Welsh air, 1st prize. Miss Eluned Evans; 2nd, Messrs Williaiii H. Thomas and Emrys Thomas: ear tests. Mr Tout Hughes and Miss Cassie Davies. A party, conducted by Air W. H. Thomas, concluded the evening's pro- gramme. THE INTERMENT of the mortal re- mains of Mrs Mary Williams. 14. Thompson Street, took place at the Yn- ysybwl Cemetery on Wednesday, the 6th inst. The officiating minister was the Rev. Samuel Davies, Pwllgwain, Pont- pridd. The deceased, who came to Yn- ysybwl 26 years ago from the Rhondjla Yallev, was born at Alerthyr about 69 years ago. She was a member of Zion English Baptist Church, Ynysybwl. The funeral was a very large one. The principal mourners were: The widower. Mr James AVilliams; Messrs Robert AVil- liams, Thomas Williams, John Wil- liams, AVilliam James AVilliams, sons; Airs Margaret Jarm an, ATrs Ann Baker, Mrs Elizabeth Pritchard. daughters; Messrs John Davies and James Davies, brothers; Mrs Elizabeth I Bound, sister, Penygraig; Mr and Mrs Robert Williams. Leamington, and also I thirty and forty., grand-children and great grand-children, and a number of old friends of the family. FREE CHURCH COUNCIL. A meeting of the above was held at Noddfa on Monday evening last. The meeting was presided over by the Rev. 1. Morris. Councillor James Evans opened the meeting with prayer. The meeting was very well attended. The most im- portant business under discussion was: V motion from the Lady Windsor Lodge of the Aliners' Federation of Great Britain "That this lodge protests most emphatically Against the tyranny and oppression practised towards cer- tain workmen at the Lady Windsor Colliery, and urges the Ynysybwl Free Church Council to take what steps it may deem necessary in the matter." Considerable discussion took place on this matter, and ultimately it was carried by a slight majority- tliii the motion be not proceeded with.—A mo- tion' from Tabernacle AVelsli Congrega- tional Church re proposed separation of the Welsh from the English section of the Council: this church believes that the separation would be better for working purposes, though both sections exist as one council. It was decided by

INQUEST AT PENRHIWCEIBER. Coroner's Strictures. Air. R. J. Rhys, District Coroner, conducted an inquiry into the circum- stances surrounding, the death of Robert Henry Davidson, at the Lee otel, Penrhiwceiber, last Friday even- ir-g.-Sirab Ann Davidson, 79 Tirfelin Street, widow of deceased, stated that her husband was 42 years of age, and v. as a labourer at Messrs. Nixon's Cwm- eynon Colliery. He worked on the mght shift. He was hurt on January I ih. and died on February 5th. There v.ore three children. — Daniel Davies, collier in the 9 ft. seam, was working 11 a heading near to deceased. The acci- dent occurred about. 4.30 a.m. Witness heard the fall, and was the first to get to Davidson. He could only see David- son's head. A full tram load had fallen from the roof, and the first post from the race was discharged. It was possi- ble that the tram knocked the post, as the road at that point was dipping. Witness had passed the place about half an hour previously, and the tram was spragged.—William Richards, a night reman, sent Davidson to unload rub- bish in Wm. Jenkins' road half an hour 1-efore the accident. There was a slight gradient to the face. He hau previously examined the place, and found it satisfactory. The tram was about three yards from the discharged post. Davidson was to use his own dis- (i.etion where to tip the rubbish. When witness went to the place after the fall the tram had shifted about 3 yards. Witness did not think the tram knocked the post out. Deceased had started t(, put the rubbish in the face; there wa s no room for it there, and witness never thought he would put it there.—Cor- oner But you didn't tell him where to pui it.—Wm. Jenkins collier, said that the place was quite safe when he left on Saturday at 2 p.m. Witness stood the post about four days previously.— Richards, recalled, was told by the Cor- oner that he might have thought that these men were practical men, but they really were not. It was his duty to have told the man where to put the i-iibl)ish.Alr. J. O. Jones produced and explained plans of the workings.- The jury returned a verdict of "Acci- dental death."

MOUNTAIN ASH COUNTY SCHOOL. There were two applicants on Alonday for the post of clerk to the Alountain Ash County School. The terms of the ad- vertisement were that applicants must be solicitors or must have previous ex- perience in like work. The candidates were Air T. J. Edmunds, solicitor, Moun- tain Ash, and Captain G. A. Evans, J.P., Mountain Ash. The latter was elected. It was at Cardiff that the Governors met and made the appoint- ment.

ORATORIA AT MOUNTAIN ASH. A grand performance of Handel's I celebrated oratorio, "Judas Macca- bseus," was given last Friday evening bv the Bethania United Choir at the Workmen's Institute. A fine chorus of 100 voices and an orchestra of 35 performers (leader, Air. Arthur Angle), and the principals: Soprano, Madame Edith Gunter, Newport; contralto, Miss Mary Richards, Rhymney; tenor, Mr. Walters (in place of Mr. Hempsall, ai sent through indisposition), and bass, Mr. James Coleman, carried the work through. Mr. David Rees Davies, L.T.S.C., conducted. The chair was taken by Major F. N. Gray, J.P. The work of the choir stands out as a bold attempt at a difficult oratorio. There were no serious entanglements, and vit-h Handel's floridities, that is saying a great deal. The general effects ob- tained were really excellent. The marks of expression were very fairly noticed, just a tendency to overdo the pianissimo passages, this being very marked in the opening chorus. Han- del, never very prolific in expression n arks, should have particular atten- tion paid in this direction. The second If mentation was very finely done. and the final adagio "and tears that speak" fas full of feeling. The prayer chorus, "0, Father, whose Almighty power," vas distinctly fine, especially the allegro irovement. the bass and alto leads be- ing taken with precisiom (what a fine lot of basses) and* the chorus smartly yet dignified. A little more fire would have improved "We come, in bright fnYay." Besides a great contrast is here needed, following the tears and mourning. There was a better swing with "Lead on," and the Israelitish ap- peal to Judah was fairly taken hold of by the choristers. Perhaps in no part of the work is so much praise due to the choir as for the difficult chorus, "Hear us, 0 Lord." Those fugal parts were excellent, although the alto's lower notes were not prominent enough. "Hail, Judea, happy land," was a sparkling bit of work, the sopranos being particularly happy, and the whole number nicely concordant. Other choruses deserving special praise were, "We never will bow down," "See the conquering hero comes," and "Halle- lujah, Amen." Without any distension the perorhnance was an advance on last year's. Great strides have been made, and Mr. D. Rees Davies, with "vliom the music destinies of Bethania rest, deserves handsome support. The principal soloists all did well. Mr Cole- man again charmed the audience with his beautiful voice. Madame Gunter and Miss Richards also did excellent work. Mr. Walters, although appar- ently suffering from a cold, gave an ex- cellent rendering of "How vain is man." The following comprised the band ] st violin, Mr. Arthur Angle, A'r. H. Kvans, Air. W. Carrol, Misses Rocha.nl, Miss Smith; 2nd violin, Aliss Leigh. Messrs. W. Rees, T. Griffiths, D. T. David Jones, D. Morgan, Miss Harris, Mr. G. Morris; viola, Messrs. \V. Davies, D. H. Price, Thos. Jones. Mew Morgan; 'cello, Miss An- thony. Air. G. Richards; contra basso, Mr. David Jones, Mr R. Benton; flute, Mr. M. Barry. Mr. Dan Jones; clarinet, Air. Levi Morris; oboe. Mr. Percie G. Smith; bassoon, Mr. David Watkins Air. David Williams; horn, Mr. Cody; trumpet, Mr. J. Reardon; trombone, Mr. Percy Hill; organ, Miss M. M. Rees.

Dr. Davies-Jones: Either you accept tho terms offered or I'm off. The com- mittee is an expense, and I have patients who don't agree with the idea of a committee. I'm not a blackleg, and our Association has made those terms, and from that position I won't budge one inch, even if I starve.—Re- plying to Mr. J. Hamer, Dr. Arthur Jones said lie, wanted a new ballot for or against the doctors' terms.-Ilekly- ing to Wm. Lamburn, Dr. Phillips Jones said that their telims had been stated, and if they were not agree ble, they would clear out.—-Mr. Geo. Gar- ratt asked, if the ballot went favour- able to the doctors, what method would b > adopted for free choice of doctorp- Doctor Arthur Jones: The same as the P.D, Co., go to the office and he is changed next pay.—Mr. Wm. Bowen tried to speak, "but was shouted down, several calling out "I'm first.Tlie doctors now left the room.—The Chair- man asked for a vote on the ballot, but appealed in vain. He then asked for a show of hands, "Shall we adhere to the last ballot?" and apparently this was carried. The meeting lasted nearly three hours.

a great majority that they do separate. Among those who took part in the dis- cussion were the Rev. D. Richards. Ales«rs R. Llewelyn, B. Edwards, R. A. Thomas, W. Friday, and W. H. May.