The Aberdare Leader

HIRWAIN. THIRD VICTIM.—Yesterday (Wed- nesday) the death occurred at the Aber- dare Hospital of Waldo Evans, the wrikman who sustained injuries in an r ccideiit at the Coronation Level, Hir- wain. on Monday, when two other men wore killed.

MOUNTAIN ASH. PECULIAR HEADS. Some men are gifted, but their bumps don't allow of a proper fitting hat. Call at Ted McGregor's and get one of his Tween hats, the sizes in between. GENUINE JEWELLER'S SALE. — Charles Atkind, watchmaker, and jeweller, has for 16 years been in busi- ness in Oxford Street. He is shortly re- moving to splendid premises, opposite the Taff Vale Station entrance. The public are invited to inspect the bar- gains. Three shillings in the -t reduc- tion off all purchases. TERRITORIAL MARCH. The members of the Mountain Ash detach- ment oth Welch marched out last Thurs- day evening headed by the Mountain Ash Volunteer Band (conductor, Mr Willie Greenwood) and the bugle band of the detachment. The men looked verv smart, and were officered by the following:-Major F. N. Gray, Captain Gwilym A. Evans, Lieut. Dr. Llewelyn Williams, and Lieut. Ernest Morgan. The men on their return to the Drill Hall were complimented by the Major on their general behaviour in the marcn. „ TO BE OR NOT TO BE-well- dressed or ill-dressed-the question is one for vou to decide. If you can't decide call on Tom Davies and Son. Prvce Street, and they will advise you. 1TKERAL. — The interment of the mortal remains of Mr Tom Woodland, Tthica House, Llanwonno Road, took place in Maesvrarian Cemetery on Wed- nesday afternoon. The deceased was 74 vears. and had resided in the place for close upon half a century, during which time he had earned the respect of the communitv. The officiating minister was the Rev. Aeron Jones. The chief mourners were: Messrs George, Edwin, and William Woodland, sons; Mr Geo. Davev. son-in-law, Cardiff; Mr Harry Turner, nephew; Mr Arthur Turner. nephew. Beautiful floral tributes were received from the Sons; Mr and Mrs Davev; Mrs Martin, daughter. The funeral arrangements were carried out lw Mr Arthur R. John. Post Office. SPECIAL HATS, SPECIAL SIZES. Mac solves all hat fitting difficulties with his Tween hats. Get your nob pro- nerly fitted at Ted MacGregor s .Togger." S,H*\GGAR'S. — We note that this week. for Thursday. Friday, and Satur- day. Mr Richards, the local manager has secured some wonderful scenes ot the recent terrible floods which occurred at Davton. Ohio. U.S.A. The picture was taken on the exact spot where the disaster occurred by the famous^ Lubui Co ot New York, and is over 1,000 feet in length. The picture shows in every detail the effects of this appalling dis- aster. in the course of which streets of houses were washed away. and a r-,til- wav bridge was carried away by the floods, a distance of over 9 miles. Thrilling rescue scenes from the house- top- and the recovering of (lea-d bodies, which had been caught in the trees, are depicted. To detail the picture in full I would b" too great a. task. Readers are. therefore, advised to see and judge for themselves. INTERMENT. The 'interment of the mortal remains of Mrs Geo. Lewis, wife of Mr Geo. Lewis. Brook Villa, Austin Street, took place on Monday in Dorstone Churchyard, Herefordshire. The deceased lady was only 31 years of age. and had been a great sufferer for years:* She was greatly respected by all who knew her. The body was taken by G.W. Railway to Dorstone, the service being conducted at the graveside by the Rev. G. Powell, Rector of Dorstone. The chief mourners were: Husband; Con- stance and Enid Lewis, daughters; Mr and Mrs Richard Evans, father and mother; Ethel, sister; Bertha, sister: Alline, Mother; Percy, brother; Mrs Tlavard, ErNNood, aunt; Mr and Mrs William Arrowsmith, uncle; Mrs Pugh, Whitney. mother-in-law; Messrs Thomas Lewis. Aberaman; William Lewis-. Bradford, Yorks. brothers-in- law; Misses Arrowsmith, cousins. Hand- some floral tributes were received from: Father and mother; brothers and sis- ters; cousins: the Mountain Ash Post Office staff; Miss Bpllers, Ottery; St. Margaret's; Mr and Mrs Robert Rich- ards; Mr John and Miss Bessie Murrell; the Misses A. and B. Dew, Whitney Mr and Mrs Arrowsmith, and many others. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr Frank Mills and Mr David Evans. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH. —The annual children's festival in connection with the Sunday School of the above church took place on Sunday last. The scholars sang very sweetly. and showed that great pains had been taken with their training. The ser- vices were a, follows:—Morning ser- vice: Recitation of Psalm ci. by Master J. Bowles; sermon by the Rev. J. Richardson on The Church and the Child." Afternoon service, conducted by Mr Walter Mills. Recitations were given by Gertie Bowles, Ivy Nicholas, Trevor Davies. Mabel Sage, Annie Bishop, Olwen Nicholas, Virtue Sage, Gladys Marchant, Willie Rogers, Sarah Morris. May Bowles, Ada Branch, Edna Richardson. James Allen, Muriel Gardiner, Gladys Gibson, James Bowles, Elsie Morris, Edith Richardson. Even- ing service, conducted by Mr Arthur Harding. Recitations, Herbert Britten, Lily Morris. Selina Branch, Sylvia Nicholas, Lily Brooks, Frank Richard- son, Stanley Williams, Gertie Bowles, Maud Smith. Ethel Dudden, Edward Bishop, Idris Jasper, Annie Maggs, Edna Davies. Muriel Gardiner, Carrie Hall, Elsie Sage. Elsie Mascall, Stanley Nicholas. There were large congrega- tions all dav. and the collections in aid of the Sunday School funds exceeded last year by two guineas. The special anthems were "Be glad and rejoice," and "Upraise the Christian Banner, both of which were very well sung. The organists were Mr' W. Mills and Miss Beckerlegge. The pianist was Miss Richardson, and conductor, Mr H. iBevan.

ABERCYNON. BALLOT. A ballot took place on Monday and Tuesday at the Dowlais- Cardiff Colliery for a new check- weigher, the result being as follows:- David Davies, 38; Thomas Davies, 86; William Davies, 65; Henry Griffiths, 16; James Griffiths, 32; Jesse Gardner, 14; Joseph Lewis, 45; Morgan Meyrick, 58; Richard Miles, 57; James Morgan, 37; John Price. 23; Henry Rees, 24; Charles Stone, 31; Arthur Turner, 35, and William T. Williams, 17. A final ballot of the three highest, viz., Thomas Davies, William Davies. and Morgan Meyrick will take place in the course of a few days. ABERCYNON GOLF MEETING. — On Monday evenMg last a special meet- ing of the Abercynon and Ynysybwl Golf Club was held at the Workmen's Institute. Councillor T. W. Jones oc- cupied the chair, and others present were: Messrs J. P. Maddocks, T. Powell, Mountain Ash; W. N. Wynd- ham, Rees Jones, D. Evans, S. G. Collis, S. Shipton, W. G. Williams, Harry Wilkins, D. Evans (treasurer), O. R. Jones (assistant secretary), and the Rev. J. R. Hughes. Mr D. Parry, hon. secretary, sent in his resignation, and a vote of thanks was accorded him for his valuable services. Mr O. R. Jones was elected secretary in his place, and Mr Rowland Hughes, assistant secre- tary. A vote of thanks was accorded to Councillor Bruce Jones for his donation of Ml Is to the club. Mr Aneurin Jones, New Inn, was made vice-president. HOSPITAL MEETING. 011 Wed- nesday the first annual exhibition in connection with the Pontypridd and District Cottage Hospital Needlework Guild was held at the hospital, when representatives from Abercynon, Ponty- pridd, and other places were present. The guild, which has been formed to supply the' hospital gratuitously with linen, has for its president Miss Clare Thomas, of Llwynmadoc, with 23 vice- presidents, the representative vice- presidents for Abercynon being Mrs (Councillor) Bruce Jones. Mrs Tudor Davies, and Mrs (Dr) 1. Ll. Morris. The number of articles received for the event was 860, with 150 yards of un- made material, a leather arm-chair, the gift of Mrs (Councillor) Jf. W. Jones, and also other monetary gifts. Tea was provided for all the visitors by the vice- presidents of the guild in the hospital garden, whilst the members of the Great Western Band gave a concert. There was also a good programme pro- vided bv Mr H. Llewelyn's Pontypridd Juvenile Orchestra. The Ambulance Corps of the district, under the com- mand of Mr T. W.,Davidson. and sever- al members of the Abercynon Brigade were present.

SCENE IN TRAIN. Ceiber Man Assaulted. David Morgan. Eglwysilan, was charged at Llandaff Court on Monday (before Mr. E. David and Colonel For- rest) with disorderly behaviour in a railway carriage on. the Taff Vale Rail- way between Llandaff and Radyr on Saturday, May 17.—Mr. Norman Ingle- dew. who represented the railway com- pany. stated that the alleged offence occurred in the last up train on Satur- day night. The defendant had an altercation with an old gentleman who got into a train, accompanied by a lady, at Llandaff. The defendant, he assert- ed, struck him in the mouth.—Edward Jenkins, of Merthyr, a passenger by the train, said that defendant got into a full compartment at the last moment at Cardiff. and immediately commenced disputing with the other passengers about. opening the windows. At Llan- daft an old gentleman and a lady got in, and defendant said "Now, we'll have a row." The old gentleman asked for a match, and when he lit it defendant blew it out remarking "We don't want men like you; we're all teetotallers here. You had better get out." The old man said: "That's a dirty trick." Defendant then attacked him. Witness tried to separate them. Daniel Ed- wards," collie Penrhiwceiber, the man who was assaulted, corroborated, as did Eii Jones, the guard of the train. The latter said defendant was in an excited state, and that he gave the name of John Jones. Treherbert. Defendant was fined 30s., or fourteen days' hard labour.

MOUNT MEMCAL OFFICER. Dr. Llewelyn Williams has been ap- pointed Medical Officer of Health to the Mountain Ash District Council in the place of the late Dr. E. Prichard Evans. rhe popular Doctor has for two years Riled the office of Sphools' Doctor.

HAGGAR'S Mountain Ash. STUPENDOUS ATTRACTION for Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 19, 20 & 21. The Great Floods at Dayton, Ohio, U.S.A. A Mst Sensational Picture. Thriving Rescue Scenes. A Picture to be remembered. Special Matinee on Saturday at 8.

ABERDARE CINEMA. MONDAY, JUNE 23rd. -B PICKWICK PAPERS, CHARLES DICKENSE Actar JOHN BUNNY ( Actor ) as MR. PICKWICK. A series of Colored Pictures will also be shewn. • Grand Football Beiiefit TO-MORROW (FRIDAY) EVENING. DOORS OPENT 7.45; COMMENCE AT 8 SHARP. pT A n T/ qr*TT T> u* a SPECIAL PICTURES & ARTISTES. SEE BILLS. V>L/.rllVlVI!/ SJ 1 XXH/ IV1 .V. IN « IIRTHS, MARRIAGES and DEATHS. ACKNOWLEDGMENT. JONES.—Mrs. Sarah Jones and family, 5 Currie Street, Aberaman, desire to thank the numerous friends who sent messages of sympathy to them in their sad bereavement, and also for floral tributes. IN MEMORIAM. DA VIES.—In loving memory of Albert Davies, Maesyfedwen, Mountain Ash, who passed away June 21st, 1910. Sadly missed by loving parents and family. He is gone, he is gone to the region of light, He was with us in the morning, he was gone at night. Though to part with my child was a trial severe, Yet it's better that he should be yonder than here. And yet I'm a mother, and may I not mourn The loss of my promising child I had borne. But my loss is his gain, he's an angel above, And drinks perfect bliss at the fountain of love. DA VIES.—In loving memory of our dear brother, Albert Davies, Maes-y- Fedwen Villa, Llanwonno Road, Mountain Ash, who passed away on June 21st, 1910. We often sit and talk of him When we are all alone, For memory is the only thing That grief can call its own; Like ivy on the withered oak, When other things decay, Our love for him will still keep green, And never fade away. —Dai and Sarah. lbervices for Sunday Next. I HIGHLAND Place Unitarian Church, Aberdare. Morning at 11; Even- Ing at 6; Sunday School at 2.30. Preacher (evening), Rev. R. J. Jones, f M.A. Trinity C.M. Church, Aberdare. The Sunday School ANNIVERSARY will be held on SUNDAY, JUNE 22,1913 Preacher: REV. A. WYNNE THOMAS Swansea. SOLOISTS: Mrs. W. U. Lewis, Aberdare, and Miss Daisy Williams, Tylorstown. Organist: Mr. J. Arkite Phillips. SERVICES AT 11 a.m. AND 6 p.m. In the Afternoon at 2.3Q., the Cantata, SAMUEL," will be rendered by the Sunday School Choir. Organist, Mr D. Rice Jones. Condnctor, Mr Cled Jones. Collection at each Service towards the Sunday School Funds.

Mr Keir Hardie and Kaiser. The Createst Power for peace in Europe." Berlin, June 15.-Social Democrats in Germany, who have abstained as a party from taking any share in the celebration of the Kaiser's jubilee, will be surprised at the hearty appreciation or their Emperor's merits which two such outspoken English Socialists as IL Ramsay Macdonald and Mr. Keir Hardie have written for the "Ham- burger Fremdenblatt." Mr. Ramsay Macdonald dwells on the Kaiser's influ- ence for peace, and thinks that thanks for his work in Europe are due to him from everyone—without regard for poli- tics or nationality. Mr. Keir Hardie writes: — "After the death of Tolstoi, .the Kaiser is the only man left in Europe who possesses a natural belief in God. When he sees Cfod manifested in the power of the sword, instead of in the power of the spirit, it is due to the misfortune of his environment, rather than to his own error." In Mr. Hardie's opinion, the Emper- or is "the greatest power in Europe for the preservation of peace." "And," ho continues, "it is all the more neces- sary that this should be insisted upon, as there is a small but mischievous school of politicians and publicists in England the chief object of whose life seems to be the propagation of the op- posite, opinion. Yet there can be no doubt. We have to face the solid fact that his long reign has been a reign of peace, and that when the political situation in Europe has been critical he has always used his great influence against war."

Accident at Llwydcoed. On Tuesday, while at work on a building at Earl Grey Inn, Llwydcoed, a man, named Tom Jones, slipped from a ladder, sustaining a compound iractnre of the leg. His injuries were such that it necessitated his instant removal to the Aberdare Cottage Hospital. At first it was feared that amputation would be necessary, but it is now hoped that the limb will be saved.

ABERCYNON. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES. On Saturday evening, Sunday, and Mon- day the anniversary services of Beth- ania Welsh Independent Chapel were held, when sermons were delivered by the Rev. Jacob Jones, Merthyr, and the Rev. R. M. Rhys, Ystradgynlais. There were very ltft-ge congregations through- out. The Rev. Henry Jeffreys, pastor, was present. Mr James Griffiths pre- sided at the organ. DEPARTURE. On Friday evening last Mr Tommy Herbert Davies, a time- keeper at the Abercynon Dowtais-Car- diff Colliery, left Abercynon for the United States. He was accompanied to the station by a great number of friends and relatives, and was presented with a purse of gold by the time-keepers and the clerical staff of thq colliery. Mr Davies left Abercynon by the last train on Friday night for Liverpool, where- from he set sail at 4 o'clock on Satur- day afternoon. We wish him a success- ful voyage, and the best of luck in his new sphere of life.

ABERDARE. EMIGRATION. Intending, emi- grants please note that Mrs Richards, Wenallt, Aberdare, retains the agency .held by her late husband, Mr D. M. Richards. Passengers may, on applica- tion to her, be booked on all lines to all parts of the world. CIVIC SUNDAY.—Mr. ti. H. Miles, High Constable of Miskin Higher, has fixed upon next Sunday week, June 2f), to be observed as Civic Sunday. There will be a parade to Trinity Chapel in the morning, and the Rev. J. Lewis Jenkins, pastor, will preach. OBITUARY. On Sunday last the death of Mr Thomas Rees, Bute Street, took place. Deceased was 67 years of age. The interment took place on Wed- nesday at the Aberdare Cemetery. The Rev. T. Eli Evans, deceased's pastor, officiated. Deceased leaves a widow, three sons, and four daughters. ST. ELVAN'S. At this (-h-Lii-eii on Sunday last the Te Deum was sung to the tuneful setting of Goss in F. and the Benedictus to Woodward in E flat. The Rev. lI. G. Griffith, B.A.. officiated. At the evening service the Canticles were sung to Bunnett in F. The Vicar preached. ST. MARK'S MISSION. At this place of worship on Sunday evening last the service was conducted by 'Messrs Theo Davies and T. G. Cluvers. Mr D. Tasker gave an appropriate ad- dress. Miss Muriel Rosser presided at the harmonium. THE PULPIT of Carmel (B.) on Sun- day last was occupied, morning and evening, by Mr J. Francis-Jones, Car- diff College, who preached acceptable sermons. In the morning the text was Eccles. xii. 13. Let us hear then the conclusion of the whole matter, while in the evening service it was Heb. iii. 10. 1 OBITUARY. We regret to rteord- the death of Mrs Mary Anne Mandrv, the wife of Mr Walter Mandry, 6 Monk Street, who passed away on Monday at the early age of 42 years. Mrs Mandry. who had suffered patiently for years. was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Evan Jones, who are esteemed members of Bethania C.M. Church. Mrs Man d 17 was a faithful member of "Calfaria Bap- tist Church. The interment takes place on Friday at the Aberdaro Cemetery. NUPTIALS.—On Wednesday morn- ing, June 18, a very quiet wedding was solemnised at Seion Welsh Wesh-yan Church, the bride being Miss Marv Blodwen Jenkins, of Hirwain, and the bridegroom Mr. R.. H. Lewis, Rate Collector, and also secretary and deacon of Nazareth Welsh C.M. Church. The bride was given away by her father. Mr Fred Williams, optician, Merthyrv Vic- ing also present. The nuptial knot was? tied by the Rev. T. J. Pritchard, the bride's pastor, and the Rev. R. Wil- liams, the bridegroom's pastor. The bride and bridegroom left by the ]11,:30 a.m. train amidst showers of rice and confetti. A SMOKING CONCERT was he-id at the Prince of Wales Hotel on Wednes- day, June 11th. The honoured guest was Mr Harold Prosser. who sailed for Australia on the following day. Chair- man, Mr Chas. Baker: uttcornpouisr. Mr Ted Lewis. Mr Alt. Shill, in a few well-chosen words, presented Mr Prosser with a gold tie pin on behalf of a. few friends. Messrs S. Watson,^ Jenkins. Lee, Cable, and Warrel also spoke in eulogistic terms of the recipient's good qualities, wishing him every prosperity

NO TEA LIKE !10 Quaker' Tea i OF ALL. QROGLRS.

PENRHI WCEIBER. CARMEL. The pulpit of Carmel Welsh Congregational Chapel was oc- cupied on Sunday last by the Rev. Mr. Davies, late of Mount Stuart, Cardiff. BETHESDA C.E. On ^Sunday after- noon a paper was read bv Mr G. Payne on A Prayer of Dedication. The meeting was led by Miss Lily Cannings. A solo was rendered by Miss Rebecca Rees. TABERNACLE. The .yearly meet- ings in connection with .Tabernacle Welsh Baptist Church, Ynysboeth, were held on Sunday last, when edifying ser- mons were preached by Mrs Glyn Price, Geili, Rhondda, to large congregations. G.F.S. On Saturday afternoon last the members of the Church Guild Friendly Society journeyed to Cefn Glas Mountain, where a picnic was arranged. The catering was by Mrs Jeffries. Games, etc., were indulged in until dusk. The following were pre- sent: Mrs Jeffries, Misses F. Lloyd, A. Kendall, May Walker, G. Bennett, Maggie Johnson. Maggie Mason, Maud Mason, Winnie Griffiths, Nellie Wil- liams, Mary Richards, C. George, Martha Birch. Winnie Jeffries, T. Thomas, and Elsie Sinkins. Unfortun- ately the Rev. J. R. Jones, vicar, was unable to be present owing to ill-health. OUTING. The senior members of Bethesda English Baptist Sunday School held a picnic on Thursday last, when they drove to Creigiau. The weather was all that could be desired. The conveyances were well turned out by Mr J. Jarrold. Mountain Ash. The catering was done by Mrs Davies, Creigiau Farm. Games were played, and all spent a most enjoyable day. The energetic secretary, Miss CTertie Morgan, carried out her duties ex- cellently. The following made the journeyMisses Longman. M. Evans, O. Evans, E. Williams, G. Morgan, F. Carr. C. Howells. Mesdames Bennett, Cannings. Taylor, Bartlett, Whittaker, .). Griffiths, and S. Hall; Messrs A. Evans, C. Evans, J. Williams, A. Bennett, J. Stevens, H. Morgan, b. Rees R. Whittaker, T. Griffiths, and S. Hall. CONCERT — A miscellaneous cou; cert was held at the Salvation Army Hall on Monday evening. The build- ing was packed. The proceeds were devoted to the building fund. The programme wais as follows: Recitation, Marv Werrott; solo. Mrs Williams; recitation, Blodwen Williams. Several choruses bv the Songsters. Recitation, David Owen. Trombone solo bv the Bandmaster. Recitation, Florrie David- son. Solo, Mrs Randall. Recitation. Daisy Werrott. Recitation, Rachel Werrott. Several selections by the Band. Recitation, Florrie Davidson. Solo. Sister Randall. Recitation David Owen. Recitation, Annie Teague. Duet, Mrs Evans and friend. Recita- tion, Marv Werrott. Stump speech by the Sergt.-Major. Solo. Mendv Smith. Recitation. Maud Brabon. Solo by the Treasurer. Recitation. Mrs Smith. Recitation. Alfred Brabon. Quartette, Mrs Evans and party. Action song, '• The Fisher Girls." Cornet solo, Charlie Brabon. Cornet duet. Messrs Brabon and Smith. Hoop drill, dumb bell drill, illustrated songs, and Japan- ese fan drill were also given. CRICKET. A very interesting schoolbovs' cricket league match was plaved at Glassbrook Field on Friday list between Penrhiwceiber and Navi- gation, Abercynon. resulting in an easv win for the former by 60 runs. The following are the scores:— Fen- rhiweeiber: J- Wllliams. 3; B. Wil- liams. 5; B. J. Evans, 0; D. T. Wil- liams, 7; D. Dobson, 3; D. J. Richards, 2; W. Holmes, 3; L. Lewis, not out, 12; R. Roberts. 0; F. Morgan, 17; G. Ish- mael, 10; extras, 4; total, 66.-Navi- gation: Simpkins, 3; Smith, 0; Fenwick, 0; Pulsford, 0; Evans, 0; Brixey, 0; Thomas, 0; Davies, not out, 0; Jones, 1; Lewis, 0; Norman, 2; extras, 0; total, 6.—The return match was played at Abercynon on Saturday, resulting in the narrow margin of 1 in favour of the 'Ceiber Boys. Scores: Penrhiwceiber: J. Williams, 6; F. Morgan, 5; E. J. Evans, 1; B. Williams, 0; AA-. Miles, 1; D. J. Richards, 5; G. Ishmael, 0; R. Roberts, 1; T. D. Dobson, 0; D. J. Morris, 0; W. C. Thomas, not out, 0; extras, 4; total, 23. Navigation: Simpkins, 12; Fenwick. 0; Evans, 0; Thomas, 1; F. Evans, 3; Taylor, 0; Nor- man, 0; Brixey, 1; Lewis, not out. 0; Davies, 0; extras, 4; total, 22.

YNYSYBWL. I HALF-YEARLY MEETINGS were teld at the English Congregational 'hurch on Sunday last, when the Rev. Anthony Lewis, B.A., Mountain Ash, ifficiated. CYFARFODYDD PREGETHU. — On Sunday and Monday last tabernacle ,Velsh Congregational Church held its ttinual preaching services. The officia- ing minsters were the Revs. D. G. Wil- iams, St. Clears, and S. Roberts, Llan- trynmair. FUNERAL. The interment of Mr ieorge Reeves, baker and confectioner, :ook place at the Ynysybwl Cemetery m Thursday last. He leaves a widow, 'our sons, and three daughters. The Rev. W. Williams, pastor of the English Congregational Church, where deceased's iamily are members, officiated at the jraveside FOUND DEAD IN BED. On Satur- lav afternoon the mortal remains of Mrs Mallaband, widow, who resided at [52 Robert Street, were interred at the Ynysybwl Cemetery. The deceased lady, who was 66 years of age, was found dead in bed on Wednesday morning. An in- quest was held on Thursday, and a ver- dict of death from heart failure was passed. The chief mourners were: Mr and Mrs J. Williams, Ynysybwl; Mr and Mrs E. Williams, Ynysybwl; Mr and Mrs A. Williams, Pontypridd; Mr and Mrs Owen Williams, Ynysybwl, and Mr and Mrs Hale, Treorky, nephews and nieces. The Rev. W. Williams officiated. THE WEDDING of Miss Jones, the youngest daughter of Mr Thos. Jones, of Bronllys, Picton Court, Carmarthen, to Mr. John Ivor Dew, of Robert Town Hotel, Ynysybwl, took place on Wed- nesday fit Sardis Cong. Chapel, Ponty- pr i dd. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. W. Jones, of Uan- bradach. Miss Rose Dew acted as bridesmaid, and the duties of best man were carried out by Mr. Bert Watkins, of Pentre Collieries. The Rev. W. Williams, New Road Church, Ynysybwl, officiated. Mr Sydney Hellier. brother- in-law of the brule, and Mr. A. V. Dew, brother of the bridegroom, were pres- ent. The wedding party partook of breakfast at the County Hotel, Ponty- pridd. After breakfast the party motored to Cardiff. The bride and bridegroom left by the 4.20 train for th. South of England, en route for the Isl- of Man, where the honeymoon is being spent. They were the recipients ot a good many useful presents. The I bride's dress was of pale blue with black hat and pink bows and ospreys. The bridesmaid was dressed in grey with cream tegal hat.

MEMS FROM THE MOUNT. Ponty Higher Standard caught a cold with Mountain Ash Higher on the cricket field last Saturday. Who says the days of the Spofforths and Tom Richardsons are gone when young Anthony takes 8 wickets for 13. Boulton 7 for 9, and Lewis 5 for 8 These sprouts of the cricket field look like ousting some of the firsts. The debut of Wo Jindsor. that highly successful musician, as the new drum- mer to the Vols., was successfully ac- complished on Wednesday night. He will insist, however, on finishing on an upward stroke. One is almost staggered by the fol- lowing statistics. 103() single tickets, over 100 returns, and several hundred market tickets were issued on the T.V.R. last Saturday to Aberdare, and all between the hours of 5.40 and 8.40 p.m. It's an ill wind. etc. Good old Aberdare. The barmaid in Commercial Street who allows the young man to encircle her waist with his arm is hereby warned not to do it again. One of the funniest sights of the past week was the milkman sleeping in th,> cabbage. One could understand it in a lavender bed. but cabbage-what ho. Sam. Mountain Ash Seconds did well. Steve especially, with 3o top score. A good ball Tom Mason sent down. What a savage Tom was when he skittled 5 Abercynon wickets. I had the pleasure of a chat with Police Sergeant Chas. Lewis at Penarth this week. He looks well, feels well, and hopes everyone in the Mount is the same.

ABERCYNON POLICE COURT. Thursday, June 19th.-Before Sir T. Marchant Williams (Stipendiary) and Councillor Evan Morris. EJECTMENTS.—John Philip Davies, Penrhiwceiber, applied for an ejectment order against David Davies, 2 Haswell Street.—Refused, not sufficient notice given.—Wm. John Beavan, on behalf of Mrs. Elizabeth Miles, applied for an ejectment order against Wm. Morgan, 2.) Wall Street, Matthewstown. — Granted. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. — Griffith Edwards, in Park Street, Aber- cynon, 10s. and costs; Thomas Lewis, in Margaret St., Abercynon, 10s. and costs; John Davies, in Clydach Terrace, Ynysybwl, 10s. and costs; Edward Wal- ters. in Penrhiwceiber Road, Penrhiw- ceiber, 10s. and costs. REFUSING TO QfTf. Edward Walters was summoned for refusing to quit the Lee Hotel, Penrhiwceiber, last Saturday evening.—Gwen Evans, land- lady of the hotel, stated the prisoner came to the house in a drunken condi- tion. She refused to serve him, when he became abusive. She sent for the police, who had to remove him.—Fined 10s. and costs. INDECENT LANGUAGE —"A small ) fine." os. and costs, was imposed on John Davies for the above offence in Hill Street, Trecynon, Aberdare. LAMPLESS.—Thos. Chandler was summoned for not having lights on the cart he was driving through Abercynon. Fined 2s. 6d., including costs. LICENCELESS.—Wm. J. Williams was summoned for not having a licence for his dog.—P.S. Clinch proved the case.—Defendant had applifd for an ex- emption, as he had some land. The ex- emption was refused, and the Bench fined defendant 5s. including costs. GAMING WITH CARDS.-Tohn An- drews and Wm. Harding were sum- moned for gaming with cards in a lane at Ynysybwl.—P.C. Jury proved the case. ani defendants were each fined 2s. 6d. including costs. "PAWN YOUR BAT.I,ily Owen, 13 Halswell Street, Tynte, was sum- moned for assaulting Edith Hale.—Mr. Gwilym Jones, Mountain Ash, appealed for complainant.—Edith Hale, 7 Bagot Street, stated she was the wife of Joseph Hale, and had been living in apartments with the Owen's. On June 4th witness left the house, and admitted she owed some rent to Mrs. Owen. On the following day a letter was sent to witness, and later on the defendant came to her and struck her. She then went as far as the Tynte Hotel, and found a policeman, and she showed him the marks on her face.—Martha Bailey saw the assault, and she went to fetch 1r. Hale.—Ella Stone saw Mrs. Owen come out of her house and strike Mrs. Hale, who then fainted.—Mrs. Hale, re- called, said her husband had been hurt, and that was why she had not paid the rent, 23s.—Replying to Sir Marchant, the complainant said there were some things belonging to her left in Mrs. Owen's house. Defendant No, sir, there's only a pair of flat. irons. Sir Marchant: Why not pawn your hat, Mrs. Hale, and pay your debts. I've no sympathy with this woman (referring to Mrs. Hale).—The Bench decided to bind over Mrs. Owen, and each party to pay their costs. A PENGEULAN SCHOLAR.—Wm. Williams was summoned by Margaret Gilbert for having a dog not under pro- per control. Mr. W. Kenshole defend- ed.—Mrs. Gilbert stated that her boy had been bitten by the dog.—Thomas John Gilbert, son of complainant, was called, and stated that he was 14 years of age, and could read, but entirely failed to read the oath.—Sir Marchant: Have you been to Harrow or Eton?— Witness: No, sir; Pengeulan School. Sir Marchant What Standard?—Wit- ness: Fourth. Sir Marchant; Well, Pengeulan's no good. I suppose you .learned French and Latin instead of learning to read.—The boy, continuing his evidence, stated his trousers were torn. and he went and told his mother, —Mrs. Gilbert, re-called, stated she went to see Mrs. Williams, and de- fendant's wife asked her, "Is your child an angel? Go on, you bad old bitch." —Mrs. Williams went into the box and denied using the language.—The Bench ordered the dog to be kept under proper control, and the defendant to pay the costs. "A MEAN AND DESPICABLE THIEF." John Lewis was charged with stealing a serge jacket, worth 156, and 2s 4d in money, the property and monies of Evan Anthony,^61 Gadlys St.» Aberdare.—Prosecutor stated that on Monday, November 11th, 1912, he met prisoner in Aberdare, who told him he had no food. Witness took him home, gave him food and lodging, and also got him work. The prisoner stayed at his house till November 22, when he didn't return home. Witness missed the jacket and the money from his trousers' pocket.—Mrs Anthony, wife at William Anthony, and mother of prose- cutor, corroborated.—P.C. A. Bevaa arrested the prisoner in Swansea.— Prisoner pleaded guilty to stealing the coat.—Sir Marchant: You are a mean and despicable thief. Go to prison for three months." ANOTHER GAMING RAID. Wal- ter Jones, 9 Robert Street, Ynysybwl, was summoned for keeping a gaming house at the above address.—Mr W. Kenshole appeared for the police, and Mr Harold Lloyd, Cardiff, defended. Defended elected to be tried at the next sessions.—P.C. Albert Jorgeson stated he was stationed at Ynysybwl. Defend- ant lived with his mother at 9 Robert Street, Ynysybwl, and kept a pork. butcher's business. On May 20th wit- ness kept the shop under observation from 8.30 a.m. till 1.30 p.m. He saw three men enter the shop and leave about one minute after. One of the men came from the direction of the Robertstown Hotel, took a slip of paper out of his pocket, looked up and down the street. Defendant and the man came out together in about half a min- ute. Witness saw one man, a carpen- ter, come out with a hair pound ot German sausage, and a little girl with two loaves.—P.S. William J. Clesham stated he had the shop under observa- tion on Friday, May 23rd, and he saw 20 men and 1 boy enter the shop and leave in about a minute. Jones came to the door several times and looked up and down the street. Witness knew moct of the men who entered. On that day one woman and two children made pur- chases. He assisted Inspector Angus in the raid. All the books and papers pro- duced were found on defendant's pre- mises, and all of them related to bett- ing. The defendant was taken to the police-station, and charged and searched. He replied, I did not take a slip to-day. The person I'm working for will pay out, and I shall have to stand the rest. You needn't look for Ls slips. I had 'the wire' this morning, and I knew you were watching me. People think there is some one behind me. '— Inspector James Robert Angus stated that he in company with Police-sergts. Clinch and Clesham raided the premises of the defendant on Tuesday, May 27th. He told him he held a warrant to enter his premises and to seize all books, etc., relating to betting. Defendant replied, "I don't think you'll find anything here."—Mr Harold Lloyd reserved the defence, and the case was remitted for trial at the next quarter sessions.

in his new sphere. Mr Prosser appropri- ately responded. The following contri- buted to the programme: Songs, Messrs W. Warrel, Alex Smith, J. Lee, J. Green, J. McCormack, T. Wilkins, 'Syd Davies, W. Warrel (concertina solo), and James Lee (mandoline solo). The meeting was brought to a close by the singing of U Auld Lang Syne." This was the last of a series of concerts held all over the town, in all of which Mr Prosser was the recipient of valuable presents. His genial disposition had won for him many friends, whose best wishes he takes with him. THE INTERMENT of Mrs Mary Wat- kins. of 37 Dean Street, the widow of the late Mr Morgan Watkins ,took place on, Friday last at Penderyn Church- yard. The Rey. D. Bassett, pastor of Gadlys Baptist Chapel, and the Rev. K. O. Carter, M.A., officiated at the resi- dence of the deceased, and the Rev. Ll. Jenkins, Rector of Penderyn, at the graveside in Penderyn. Beautiful floral tributes were sent by the sorrowing children; Messrs Lewis and Miss Lewis, Seymour Street; Mrs Baker, Canon Street; Mr and Mrs Brough and Miss Doris Brough, Dean Street, and Mr and Mrs T. Jones. The chief mourners were: Misses Catherine and Maggie Watkins, daughters; Mr Willie M. Wat- kins. son; Mr and Mrs Phillips, Tre- cynon, brother and sister-in-law; Mrs K. Thomas, Gadlys, aunt; Mr D. T. Davies, Ynvsboeth; Mrs James. Cwm- bach; Messrs G. Eynon, Cardiff Street; D. Price, Mountain Ash, and H. Powell, Cardiff Road, cousins. The bearers were: Messrs H. Jenkins. Trevor Street; T. Davies and T. Williams, Penybryn; F. Brough, Dean Street; H. and G. Lewis, Seymour Street. PRETTY WEDDING. On Sunday last at St. John's Church a very pretty wedding was solemnised, the contract- ing parties being Mr Fred Charles Jones, Tirfounder Row, Cwmbach, and Miss M. Morgan, the only daughter of Mr and Mrs M. T. Morgan (auctioneer), Whitcombe House, Aberdare. The Rev. Dr C. A. R. Green* vicar of Aberdare, performed the ceremony. The bride looked charming in a grey costume with black picture hat, and she was accom- panied by Misses Magaret Ann Row- lands, Glyn Neath, and Annie May Lewis. Porth, late Seymour Street, Aber- dare. who were respectively attired in a grey dress with mustard green hat, and wedgewood blue costume with hat to match. The bride was given away by her father, and Mr John Jones, father of bridegroom, acted as best man. After the ceremony the wedding party re- paired to the house of the bride's rair- ents. where a sumptuous repast awa™ed them. There were also present as guests:—Mrs Phillips, aunt of bride; Mrs Nicholas, Porth; Mrs Morris and Mrs Lewis, Aberdare, and others. Later in the day the happy couple left amidst a shower of confetti and congratulations for Porthcawl, where the honeymoon is being spent.