The Aberdare Leader

Briwsion o Bregeth. Traddodwyd yn Bethehem, Aber- cwmboi, boreu Llun, Ebrill 6ed, gan y Parch. E. T. Owen, Llangeler, oddiar y geiriau yn Luc ii. 10:- Nid yw o bwys beth yw eill syniad am y temtiad, y ffaith yw fod Crist wedi ei demtio. Prawf hynny nad oes neb yn rhy berffaith i gael ei demtio. Mae Crist wedi bod yn wahanol I %bob arweiniwr arall. Dywedodd wrth ei ganlynwyr, Cyfodwch eich Croes beunydd." Nid ar yn ail ddydd, ond bob dydd. Mae hefyd wedi bod yn ddi- gon gonest i ddweud, "Yn y byd gorthrymder a gewch." Nid yw dynion drwg yn gweithredu fel y gwnant heb fod ganddynt rhyw esgus o leiaf. P'anr y mae dynion da y byd yn wrthrychau saethau y drwg o hyd? Am nad yw y byd yn eu deall. Fe ysgrifennodd Carlyle lawer, ac fe fu yn wrthrych gwawd, a chafodd ei gon- demnio gan ryw gorachod, ond heddyw mae y byd yn gweled fod yn ei len- yddiaeth genadwri. Hefyd yr oedd Martin Luther yn destyn gwawd a eaethau am nad oedd y byd yn ei ddeall. Ond heddyw yr ydym yn mwynhau y rhyddid yr ymladdodd Luther am dano. Mistake o'r mwyaf oedd croeshoeliad Crist. Y very dynion ag y daeth ef i'w gwaredu oedd yn ei wthio i'r groes, am nad oeddynt yn ei 'ddeall. Mae dynion da bob amser yn dioddef oddiwrth elyn- iaeth. Gwerinwr oedd loan, ac aeth yn fwy poblogaidd na brenin y dalaeth. Felly aeth Herod yn eiddigeddus o honno. Mae yn Nghymru lawer i eglwys a gwaed dynion ieuainc ar ei phen. Pan y mae ambell i ddyn ieuanc yn dod i'r amlwg yn yr eglwys, mae yr elyniaeth yn dilyn, a'r canlyniad yw fod y dylan- wad yn cael ei ladd. Mae mewn llawer i eglwys ddynion yn treulio eu nos Sadwrn yn y gyfeddach, ond mor wyn-eb-galed a'r drwg ei hunan yn eistedd wrth ffwrdd y cymundeb bore Sul. Ac nid oes neb yn yr eglwys a digon o moral courage i ddweud mai pechod yw pechod. Mae rhai pobl yn dweud mai dynion drwg yn unig sydd yn dioddef. Ond beth am Paul? Ai dyn drwg oedd ef? 0 nag e, mae y syniad yn llawer rhy baganaidd. W.R.

Cymanfa Ganu yn Aberdar. Cynhaliwyd Cymanfa Flynyddol Un- deb Canu Cvnulleidfaol y Methodistiaid Calfinaidd Rhan rchaf Dosbarth Aber- dar (y 25ain gylchwyl) yn Bethania, Aberdar, dydd Mawrth y Pasc. Ar- weinydd, Mr D. Owen, Cwmaman; Holwyddorwr, Mr E. Ogwen Williams, Bethania. Swvddogion vr Cndeb ydynt: LIywydd, Parch. J. Lewis, Hebron. Ysgrifenydd, Mr T. Thomas Bronant, Aberdar. Trysorydd, Mr. D. Williams, Blaengwawr. Organydd, Mr W. B. Stephens, Aberdar. Llywyddwyd yn y prydnawn gan Mi- Daniel Jones, Bethania, ac yn vr hwyr gan y Parch. W. Da vies, M.A., Bethan- ia. Caed cynnlliadau neillduol o dda. Canwyd gyda hwyl ac arddeliad amryw o emynau, yn cynwys "Cor y Wynfa" (Tom Lewis, Pontneddfychan); Y mae'r Iesu'n galw (T. J. Morgan, Pencerdd Cynon, Cwmbach); Ymdeith- gan, "Gal wad yr Efengyl" (Edward Lewis, Cwmaman); "Gweddio" (D. J. de Lloyd). Hefyd yr anthem, Mol- I iant i Dduw," gan y ddiweddar Mrs. Watts Hughes.

Bethania, Aberdare. The annual preaching services of Bethania Welsh C.M. Church, Aber- dare, were held on Thursday evening, Good Friday, and Sunday. The offici- ating ministers this year were Revs. John Roberts, M.A., Cardiff; H. Harris Hughes, B.A., Bangor, and D. H. Lloyd, Cwmystwyth. On Friday morn- ing the Rev. J. Roberts preached a telling discourse. If Christ came to our world now, would he be welcomed?" asked the preacher. The answer was in the affirmative, and if we knew before- hand of the visit there would be busy preparations in covering up the slums and the degraded spots in our towns. For if Christ saw the conditions of the indigent and the poor, he would not say as he did 2,000 years ago, "Blessed are the poor." A condition of bitter poverty was anything but blessed. Jesus would, unquestionably, be wel- corned, loved, and honoured, if he came here now, but we should try to realise that he was ever present with us, and that we should not onlv honour him but live completely for him. The Rev. D. H. Lloyd, Cwmvstwyth, preached in the afternoon, and Revs. H. H. Hughes and J. Roberts in the evening. On Sunday evening Mr Lloyd and Mr Hughes preached. Mr Lloyd took as his text, "Awake! awake! O Zion (Isaiah 52, 1). These words, he ex- plained, were an exhortation to us to awake to the responsibility of the Christian life, which was (1) A life of worship; (2) a life of vigilance; (3) a life of service; (4) a life of revelation; (5) a life of sacrifice. Mr David Griffiths was the precentor at the services, and Mr W. Beddoe Stephens was the organist.

Good Friday Services. Personal. -Archdeacon Green, D.D.. Vicar of Aberdare, was the special preacher at Bangor Cathedral on Good Friday. St. Elvan's, Aberdare. At this church the "Three Hours Service" was conducted by the Rev. D. E. Roberts, M.A., Vicar of Miskin. The rev. gen- tleman's extempore addresses were marked with devotion and sincerity. In the evening the Rev. D. J. Rowland, B.A., preached to a large congregation. St. Mair.—The "Three Hours Ser- vice" was conducted by the Rev. I. J. Williams, M.A., Cwmaman, whilst the Rev. Thomas Jones, B.A., curate, offi- ciated at the service at St. Joseph's Church, Cwmaman. In the evening each rev. gentleman occupied his own pulpit.

Aberdare Easter Vestry. The annual Easter Vestry meeting of the ecclesiastical parish of Alwrdare was held in the Vestry Hall on Monday morning. Archdeacon Green, D.D., presided, and he was supported by Mr W. Edwards (people's warden) and Mr T. Lloyd (vicar's warden). The Vicar having opened the meeting, Mr Ed- wards submitted the balance sheet and made observations on the accounts of each church. Mr. Edwards said that the balance sheet was in many respects one of the best statements that had been presented for the last 10 years. l had some weak spots, hut on the whole it was very satisfactory. The Church of St. John the Baptist had in- creased its balance in hand. They would notice the receipt of £ 25 from the District Council in respect of ease- ment of land for widening High Street. He wished to explain that this was not the price of purchase, inasmuch as the land was given to the District Council. The value would probably run to three figures. Out of the £ 2o received had been spent in erecting a new wall on the churchyard. There had been a slight falling off in the collections at St. Elvan's. This was possibly due to the extra effort made in connection with the Restoration Fund. For current expenses in St. Elvan's they must have collections amounting to B250 a year. There were 40 free services during the year, and the average collections should be Bo. At present it was Bo 12s. 6d. St. Mary Magdalene's, Cwmbach, showed a material improvement. St. Matthew's Abernant, had always been good, but they were better than ever this year. They had spent B16 on re- pairs during the year, and the balance in hand was much the same. St. John Evangelist, Robertstown, had done re- markably well. They had converted a deficit of CIS (5s. 9d. to balahce in hand of 61 9s. 3d. The Church Mission re- mained much the same. The Restoration Fund looked very healthy. The re- ceipts included a sum of 7C500 from Lord Merthyr, and the total deficit, assuming that all promised subscriptions were duly paid by July, 1915, would be £117. The progress of this fund wajJ most gratifying, for they had spent on the church a sum of £ 6,700. The Vicar remarked that he hoped the collections would be more sub- stantial when the restoration debt had been cleared. Very strenuous efforts had been made in connection with this fund, and it could not be expected of people to give well in both ways. He also hoped that the Clergy Maintenance Fund would receive their support. On the motion of Mr T. Powell, seconded by Mr Fred Griffen, the balance sheet was adopted. Mr W. H. Rees proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the churchwardens and sidesmen, and Mr John Roberts seconded. Mr T. Lloyd, Mr. D. Walters (St. Mair) and Mr A. T. Jenkins (Cwmbach) acknowledged.

Appointment of Churchwardens and Sidesmen. The Vicar, in renominating Mr T. Lloyd as his warden, observed that Mr Lloyd took his part in a truly repre- sentative manner. Mr. T. Lloyd thanked the Vicar for nominating him, and added that he was sorry that this was the last time Dr. Green would be able to appoint him. He hoped that the right man would be sent to Dr. Green's place. Now that there were threats of crippling the church they needed a strong man to carry on the good work. Mr \V. Edwards was unanimously re- elected people's warden, and he briefly acknowledged. The sidesmen appointed for St. John the Baptist were Messrs. Griffith Thomas, Glannant Street, and Edward Morgan, Tanybryn Street. For St. Elvan's: Messrs. James Vin- cent, Canon Street; W. J. Parker, Herbert Street; Fred Griffen, Herbert Street; A. Hayman, Penydarren St.; F. Pardoe, Abernant Road; George Morgan, Tanybryn Street; Thomas Thomas, Elm Grove; Henry King, Broniestyn Street; Supt. K. Rees, F. W. Johns, Wind Street; John Parry. Gloucester Street; Harry Powell, Aber- nant Road.

Old Parish Church. Mr W. Edwards, in accordance with notice, moved That the Vicar and Churchwardens apply for a Faculty to enable them to bury, lay level with ground, or remove such tomb and other stones, delapidated railings and masonwork, and to make such other alterations as may be found desirable for the maintenance of the old Parish Churchyard in proper order and con- dition." The resolution was seconded and carried unanimously.

The Vicar and Testimonials. Mr. T. Lloyd handed to the Vicar a I cheque as an Easter offering. He asked Dr. Green to accept it as a part- ing gift from the Parish of Aberdare. The churchwardens had expressed a desire to organise some kind of presen- tation, but the Vicar did not wish any- thing of the nature carried out. Con- sequently a good many parishioners had given something extra towards this Easter offering He prayed God to strengthen the VIcar to accomplish good work in the district where he was going to. (Applause.) Dr. Green thanked them all most heartily for their Easter offering, which was considerably more than the sum he received last year. Mr TJovd had alluded to a testimonial, therefore he felt obliged to refer to it also. He did not wish any testimonial to be or- ganised on his behalf, for he held very strongly that nothing should be done. He appreciated the good feeling which prompted them to think of it. but at the same time he must ask them to respect his wishes.

A Fatal Error. Inquest on Aberdare Boy. An inquest on the hoy Horace Morton Tucker, whose sad death we recorded in our last issue, was held on Thurs- day morning at Aberdare Police Station, before Mr R. J. Rhys. Mr. W. Thomas, solicitor, appeared for the relatives, and Capt. Edwards, H.M. Inspector of Factories, was also present. R. J. Tucker, coal merchant, Aber- dare, father of the boy, said that his son was 17 years of age, and had been apprenticed in the fitting-shop, Aber- aman Colliery a few months ago, and was employed there at the time of the accident on Monda>, April 6th. Joshua James said he was engaged in cutting a bar into bolts when he heard the deceased shout. He stopped the machine at once. The bar was re- volving and caught the clothing of de- ceased at the hack. There was a guard, but the bar projected a foot beyond it. Joseph Martin, head mechanic for the Powell DufFryn Company, explained the position of the machine. He said that a space of 2ft. 4in. divided the bar and the waste box. The Coroner: My impression is that Joshua James was cutting the bar. which was one foot too iong. Instead of shortening it he put it in as it was, and this poor boy got caught in it. Witness agreed and added that iu- structions had been given that no bar was to project beyond the guard. In reply to Mr Wm. Thomas, witness said that Joshua James was still an apprentice, and had been in charge of the machine for about two months. The Foreman of the Jury: But he had not carried out his instructions as to the length of the bar? Witness: He made an error there. The Coroner: I supposelyles (the foreman of the fitting-shop) is supposed to look after the shop? Witness: He (Eyles) was with him for three-quarters of an hour previous to that. His attention was called away from that part of the shop. The Coroner: Everything seems to have gone wrong. In summarising the evidence the Coroner remarked that the boy's cloth- ing had caught owing to the bar being too long. Joshua James had made a mistake. He should have known what to do, but he was only 19 years of age, and they had known of old people com- mitting mistakes. For that reason they should not perhaps he too severe towards him. He was no doubt very sorry for what had happened. A verdict of Accidental death was returned, with a rider to the effect that greater care should be exercised in the future. The Coroner associated himself with the jury's sympathy with the parents of the boy, whose death he described as a very sad one. The Funeral. The funeral, for men only, took place on Good Friday afternoon, the inter- ment being at Aberdare Old Cemetery. Among the general public present were Messrs. E. Williams (Monk Villa), Evan Jones (Teilo House), J. Howard Mor- gan, L. N. Williams, J.P., R. D. Wil- liams (Caecoed), W. Eddy, R. L. Berry, Tom Morgan, Gordon Chapman, Illtyd Williams, Dan Davies, W. Thomas (solicitor), T- W. Griffiths (solicitor), W. B. Andrews, Morgan (Monk St.), W. Millward, Dr. T. W. Scale, J. D. Hughes, Wm. Hughes (Trecvnon) F. J. Twissell, J. Miller, j/W. Hek, Joseph Thomas, F. W. Hall, J. L. Thomas, J. L. Rowlands, Frank G. Hek, R. P. Jones, Gwyddonwy Evans, and a number of men from the fitting shop and other departments at Aber- aman Colliery. Deceased was a mem- ber of the 1st Aberdare Troop of Boy Scouts, who were present in a body, under the charge of their leader, Mr Parker, eight members acting as bear- ers. The Trecynon contingent of Boy Scouts were also in attendance, with their leader, Mr E. D. Humphreys. The coffin was covered with the shroud of the 1st Aberdare Troop. The funer- al arrangements were carried out by Messrs. C. R. Vicary and Son. The Rev. E. T. Evans, Highland Place Church, officiated at the graveside, and delivered a brief address, the ser- vice concluding with the hymn, Lead, kindly light," and" The Last Post" by three boy scouts. The mourners were: Ist coach: Father and mother; Hilda, Godfrey and Cyril (sister and brothers), and Mrs. Jeffreys (aunt). 2nd coach: Amy, Willie and Harold (sister and brothers), and Mr E. Lewis (uncle). Wreaths had been received from: (1) Father and mother; (2) brothers and sisters; (3) Mr and Mrs Allen, Glouces- ter; (4) Mrs A. S. Pleace and family; (5) Mr and Mrs. Illtyd Williams and family; (6) a few intimate and sincere friends (7) friends (8) Boy Scouts, Aherdare, Trecynon and Mountain Ash contingents;, (9) Mr and Mrs Joseph Thomas, Trecynon; (10) Mr and Mrs Frank Hek; (11) Mr R. P. Jones; (12) Mrs F. T. Chapman and family; (13) Highland Place Church (14) St. John's Bible Class; (15) Mr and Mrs W. B. Andrews and family; (16) Mr and Mrs E. Morris; (17) Miss Mary and Miss Annie Morgan (18) Miss Alice Harries (19) Powell Duffrvn Co., Ltd., employ- ees; (20) Employees at the G.W.R. Yard and friends. Letters of condo- lence had been received from a large number of friends. There was one letter in boyish handwriting, which went to show how popular deceased was with his mates. It was addressed to the parents, and read Dear Friends, Just a few lines in deep sympathy in your sad bereavement in the loss of your dearly beloved son, with whom f was very friendly of late." At Highland Place Church on Snn- day evening a vote of condolence with Mr and Mrs Tucker and family was passed.

Pains after Meals. If your digestive organs are in a sound and healthy condition, if they are extracting nourishment from the food you eat, there ought to be no sign of pain or discomfort. But to-day thousands are afraid to eat because of the pains that follow even a light meal of good and wholesome food. Possibly the stomach is out of order", the liver a little sluggish, or the bowels consti- pated. Get them into a state of healthy activity by taking Mother Seigel's Syrup, and you will be able to eat without any painful after effects. Your food will be well digested. You won't know it is being digested, and that, after all, is the best test of good digestion—not to know about it. Thirty drops of Mother Seigel's Syrup, taken after meals, have helped tens of thousands to enjoy their food, and en- abled them to avoid the pains and miseries of indigestion.

Aberaman Organist Honoured A very pleasant evening was spent at Ynyslwyd Baptist Church on Good Friday evening, when a presentation was made to the church organist (Mr A. Watkins) and his assistants. The chair was taken by Mr William Davies (senior deacon), who stated that he was proud to be present on such an occasion. He dwelt upon the necessity of appreciating voluntary service, and alluded to the general esteem which the Ynyslwyd members held for Mr Watkins. Reference was also made to Messrs J. L. Williams and W. J. Harris, who had undertaken to blow the organ since it was built. Cartref was sung by Mr D. J. Richards, after which Mr J. Ceiriog Hughes recited "A Breach of Promise. The duett, "Flow Gently Deva," was sung by Messrs G. Richards and D..T. Richards, and Miss Blodwen Williams recited H Going Home." At this juncture Mr William Davies, on behalf of the church, made the presentation to Mr Watkins. It con- sisted of a handsome 18 carat gold hunter watch, which bore the following* inscription in Welsh:—"Presented by Ynyslwyd Baptist Church to Mr A. Watkins, L.T.S.C., as a token of ap- preciation for his services as their or- ganist, April 10th, 1914." In presenting the watch Mr Davies said that the gift was only a small token of the respect in which he was held, and expressed the hope that the church would obtain the benefit of Mr Watkins' services for many more years. The church recog- nised in him. not only the musician, but a person eminently fitted to enter into other spheres of activity. Mr Watkins, in returning thanks, said he had not expected or deserved the gift. It was always a pleasure to play the organ, and he assured the audi- ence that he was quite satisfied if it gave them as much pleasure to listen as it afforded him to play. He. however, greatly appreciated the good feeling displayed, and in conclusion paid a tri- bute to the two blowers. Mr James Lewis Williams was next presented by Mr William Evans, and Mr John Williams made the presenta- tion to Mr W. J. Harris. Each re- ceived a marble clock and bronzes for their services as organ blowers. Bardic addresses were then given by Ab Hevin, Gwernantydd, Ogwen. Arthur Thomas. Daniel John Jones, and Hugh Evans on behalf of the Rev. D. Bassett, Gadlys. The Rev. E. Wern Williams, Hirwain, wrote regretting inability to attend, and paid a glowing tribute to Mr Wat- kins' literary and musical capabilities. The Rev. E. Cefni Jones, Hirwain, next addressed the meeting. He spoke of the respect which Ramoth Church, Hirwain, had for Mr Watkins, and was glad that the church at Ynyslwyd re- cognised his services. He had attained his present position through diligent study and great perseverance, and his friends at Hirwain were justly proud of him. He wished the church and their organist every success, and ended by reading some poetry of his own com- position. tMr Daniel Edwards, Gadlvs, sang' appropriate verses, specially composed by the Rev. D. Bassett, which were well received. Miss Ceinwen Evans ably sang penillion in the North Wales style. Mr R. Williams, Godreaman, gave a rendering of mynd," and Miss Maggie Williams, after singing Cofiwch eich hiaith," rendered a duet in company with her brother, Emlyn Williams. The officers of the presentation com- mittee were: Chairman, Mr David Johnson; treasurer, Mr John Jones, Gwawr Cottage; secretaries, Messrs An- eurin Davies and Gwilym Evans.

THE FEELINC OF UNREST, combined with sluggish circulation, and may be a touch of brain and body fag, are sure signs that you want KERNICK'S VEGETABLE PILLS. This popular medicine clears away all impurities that clog the stomach and cause Indigestion, Constipation, Liver Troubles, Bad Skin, Blotches, Impure Blood, Bile, etc. Ask your Chemist for a 7 £ d., 13td., or 2/9 box of Kernick's Vegetable Pills, and you won't regret it

Aberaman Minister's Farewell. The pastor's farewell meeting was held at Gwawr Baptist Chapel, Aber- aman, on Wednesday. The Rev. W. T. Francis, who has ministered at 11 Gwawr for some years, has taken up the pastorate of Calfaria (B.), Llanellv. At 5 o'clock a social tea was held. The lady members of Gwawr attended at the tables and a large number en- joyed the edibles prepared. At 7 o'clock the farewell meeting was held. The Chairman was the Rev. J. Griffiths, Calfaria, Aberdare. Letters expressing regret at inability to be present had been received from Revs. Cefni Jones, Hirwaun; T. Thomas, Godreaman; R. H. Davies and Joseph James, Cwmbach, and Llechidon Wil- liams, Cadoxton. Rev. D. Hopkin, B.A., Noddfa, Trecynon, offered prayer.' Addresses were afterwards delivered by the Revs. J. Griffiths; Tvwi Jones B Williams, Abernant; E."W. Llewelyn and H. P. Jenkins. Aberaman; W. R. Lewis and Henner Thomas, Cwmaman John Lewis, Hebron; W. A. Jones' Cwmdare; D. Bassett, Gadlys; Cynog Williams, Heolyfelin; J. B. Davies, Abercwmhoi; R. S. Rogers, Rhos, & W. Davies, Soar, Mountain Ash Mr John Williams (deacon) and Mr David Rees, Gwawr. The Chairman then called uoon Mr John Williams (deacon), Regent St.. to present Mrs. Francis with a beautiful mahogany work table bearing the fol- lowing inscription: Cyflii-,N-tie(lig i Mrs. Francis gan chwiorydd Eglwys y Bedyddwyr yn Gwawr, Aberaman, fel arwydd o'u parch a'u hedmvgedd, Ebrill 8fed. 1914." Mr Francis was also presented by Mrs. Williams, Elm Grove, Aberdare, with about twenty valuable Theological books as an expression of the members' goodwill to him. The Chairman presented Mr. Francis with Young's Massive Concordance, on behalf of the Baptist Ministers' Fra- ternal and the R^ey. John Lewis, Hebron, presented liiiii with a volume of the late Rev. William James, Aberd are,\s sermons, on behalf of I "rndeh Gweinidogion Cymraeg Aber- aman." He was also made the recip- ient of an eligant morocco Bible present- ed to him by Mrs Rachel Morgan, 5 George Street, Aberaman, who is now the oldest member of Gwawr Baptist Church. Mr and Mrs Francis suitably respond- ed. The meeting was terminated in prayer by the Rev. D. Bassett.

Aberdare Church Mission. Cood Friday Services.—Special Lan tern Services were held at Green Street and the Memorial Hall in the afternoon and evening. Mr. Chivers gave a very interesting address, explaining the pictures. Mr D. Tasker and other helpers from St. Mark's Mission, mani- pulated the lantern. Mrs. Twissell pre- sided at the harmonium. Mr Brown conducted the services. Easter Services. On Sunday last very hearty services were held in the afternoon at Green Street and the Memorial Hall. In the afternoon the Missioner conducted a children's ser- vice at Green Street, and addressed the Sunday School on "Easter Day." Miss Thomas presided at the harmonium. At the Memorial Hall in the evening there was a good congregation. A special anthem was sung hy the choir under the leadership of Mr Charlie Rees. Mr George Stephens sung the tenor solo very creditably, while Miss Maggie Pugh took the soprano. Mrs. Twissell presided at the harmonium. The Missioner preached, taking as his text, Rev. i., 18. The Annual Tea and Entertainment was held at the Memorial Hall on Eas- ter Tuesday. There was a good num- ber present. Travholders: (1) Mrs. George Stephens, Mrs Jones (Graig St.) and Mrs Mills; (2) Mrs. John Lewis and Miss Lewis; (3) Mrs Male and Miss Evans; (4) Miss Coombes, Neville Ter- race, Miss Coombes, Hall St. i'5) Mrs. Richards and Miss Richards; (6) Mrs. Snooks and Miss Snooks; (7) Mrs. H. Ham and Mrs. J. David. Cutters-up: Mrs. Smith (Arnott Place), Mrs. Buckingham, Mrs. Pugh, Mrs. G. Thomas, Mrs. Richards, Mrs. Lee, Mrs. Richardson. Door-keeper, Mr. J. Lewis, Nant How. Tea Brewers, Mr. G. Stephens and Mr Wells. The con- cert was excellent. The programme was as follows :—Mandoline and piano- fore duet. Miss Joyce Thomas and Mr W. Pink; comic song, Mr W. H. Tem- pleman; musical selections, Mr Dus- ton; solo, Madame N. Davies Phillips; recitations, Mr D. J. Davies, Griffith Street; solo, Mr Sidney Charles Rees; solo, Miss E. Berry; club swinging dis- play. Brothers Smith; comic song, Mr T. Powell duet, Madame Nellie Davies Phillips and Mr Phillips; cowboy drama, Miss Joyce Thomas and Mr W. Pink; banjo solo, Mr. Duston. Chairman, the Missioner, Mr George Brown. Ac- companists, Messrs. W. C. Williams and R. 10. Pegge. Secretaries, Mr A. Buckingham and Mr J. Lewis for the tea, and Mr George Stephens for the concert.

I.O.G.T. Mount Pleasant, Hirwain, was the venue of the North Glamorgan District Lodge on Tuesday, when Bro. Len Cooke, D.C.T., presided, supported by Bro. W. H. King (Grand Lodge R ecep- tion Secretary), Bro. Howells (Moun- tain Ash), District Treasurer; Sister M. Jones, Hirwain, D. Chap.; Sister Pugh, D.V.T. Sister M. Williams, Mountain Ash, D.Mar., etc. It was decided to adopt the follow- ing reports:— D.C.T., who asked for a rally in gen- eral, as Temperance Reform was not a minor reform, and its adoption would benefit the community. The D.E.S., Bro. Thomas, Cwmdare, gave an excellent report. Bro. King advocated more and stronger effort through the lodges. The District Sescretary's (Bro. Wilt- shire) report was also adopted. The District Treasurer's (Bro. Howells, Mountain Ash) report shewed a balance on the right side. An optimistic report was given by Bro. W. H. King, of the Grand Lodge Reception Executive's work. Bros. Beynon (Cwmdare) and West (Mountain Ash) acted as Finance Com- mittee, and Bros. Parr and Rev. M. J. Thomas (Cwmaman) as Credentials Committee. Sister Pugh's report re the I.O.G.T. Guild was most gratifying. During the recess a tea was provided for the visitors, the presiding ladies being Sister Miss Jones (D.Chap.). Sister Mrs. Sweet, Sister Miss Hillier, Sister Mason (Station Road), Sister Flooks and Sister Hocking.

r I Little TalKs laboutqotei W It's bnly M here and m there you m find the man m who doesn't care m about his clothes. a Most of us like to M be smart- M a Most of us when dressed ■ m don't want to look as if ■ m the Tailor didn't know his work- M Yet how many of us do ■ ■ look just like that- ■ M But you needn't—put your- 1 I self in our hands and we'll t I see you don't. t Our Spring Show I is now on—our stocks are the 1 largest out of London and S every yard of material we 8 offer is the latest pattern ■ and delivery. ■ "The rage of the Age"— I Grays and Browns in ■ t Cashmeres, Worsteds, M ■ Saxonys, Twill Tweeds and E ■ Diagonals. < I They're all there waiting m ■ for you- m ■ So is our staff of m < expert cutters men m ■ who really know and m ■ will fit you perfectly m at as low a priee as m 35/" per Suit. KedBuenI 57 Queen St., CARDIFF i 29Hih St., NEWPORT Paham yr oedwch hyd yfory P Mae Cvffeithwyr a Grocers yn mhob man ar hyno bryd yn sefyllytu ol i'w cownteri nbarod i rhoddi i chwiy' treat "melus mwyaf agawsoch erioed. Nac aroswch hyd yfory am y melusder a aJJwch gael heddyw, and mynnweh gael Oddiwrth Grocers, Cyffeith• yn awr, Cedwir bias \ayr a Siopau Melusion. peraidd a phurdeb Hefyd perffaith Pan Caramel 1 drwy amieni u Bees- wing arbenig. chwarter pwys Blychau. Edrychwch am ddarlun F very P"w woood in'Baosw"g' Pan ar yr amleni paper blaring this mark. i sicrhau eich bod yn cael y Pan Caramel iawn '.DJ<G.¡>,J(! KEILLERS, DUNDEE A LLUNDAIN. tl>« p»pc» KEIIXEKS, DUNDEE. AND LONDON. KNITTINGJXS A NERVE CURE. IT is told of the eminent writer, Robert Louis Stevenson, that one of the many things he learned, to keep him amused when he was restless or ill, was to knit. Doctors recommend knitting for nervous patients. A doctor who was called in to attend to one such, having prescribed that the patient should knit two hours daily, received the reply: "Why on earth should I knit?" The doctor's reply was to the effect that nothing could be more soothing to the nerves, conducive as it was to a calm and cheerful frame of mind. The doctor stated he could prescribe medicine, but knitting he thought was better and would do much more good, having prescribed the treatment with excellent success to quite a number of women. For knitting wools, one cannot do better than buy at the SCOTCH WOOL & HOSIERY STORES. The Local Branch is given below and on application booklets will be supplied free giving a great variety of instructions for the knitting or crocheting of simple articles. Samples of wools are also supplied free. Scotch Wool & Hosiery Stores, 2a Canon Street, ABERDARE. PROPRIETORS: FLEMING, REID & CO., LTD. THE WORSTED MILLS, GREENOCK. m a Spring Suits in all Shades, Stylishly Cut & Made. Our Serge Suits are the best. Absolutely no rival. Price from 29/6 All garments made In our new Modern Workshop, which is fitted throughout with Electrical Machines. J. X.XSWXS, CASH TAILOR, Market Street, Aberdare. Carmarthen Dairy Seymour St., & Whitcombe St., Aberdare FIRST CLASS DAIRY PRODUCE, CONSISTING OF RAW AND DEVONSHIRE CLOTTED CREAM, FRESH DAILY. Guaranteed New Laid Eggs. Tea Parties Supplied. Deliveries Twice Dally. 4M If TELEPHONE N? 22 ABERAMAN. THE ABERDARE ELECTRICAL Co., Ltd PRACTICAL MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS. Maintenance oi Plant and Repairs a Bpeoiality. Complete Installations for T,)O>,H« Seating and Power, Telephones, Bells &o. Armatures Re-wound. Jjightlnjt Contractors to all the Local GovernIng Bodl. A large variety of Lamps, Bbades, Pendants, Braokets, and other Acaeiisories aim,, en view at our Showrooms r 4 HIGH STREET, ABERDARE. riing up Aberdare 79, in oase of Breakdowns. We emninv ™ Workmen, and alwayB guarantee all work done by UB to be reliabl! 2 h%S? £ JSgf