The Aberdare Leader

ABERDARE CINEMA WHIT MONDAY, JUNE 1st, 2nd AND 3rd. • EDISON'S MARVELLOUS TALKING PICTURES A COMPLETE CHANGE ON MONDAY and THURSDAY R°ARE. Urftm.t Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, June 1st, 2nd and 3rd, THE BATTLE of MANILLA" Taken on Authentic Spot a. a — it Saturday, June «h, stb Md 6th, °4_"Death Avenger." jflL Exciting _r-RIII& f Cinema opens 11 a.m. 11 p.m. CZ?l.aa»x»fcE^ yi?gJi? J-»y:aa.« Prices as usual. laslxqu 405M tlig> HAT »=» -»■» iepviofls for Sunday Next. HIGULAND Pl. ce Unitarian Church iH Aberdare. Morning at 11, KVHIJ. ing at 6 Preacher Rev E. T. EVANS. Setltel TRECYNON. Nos Saboth Hesaf, Mai 31, am 6 olr gloeh, GWASANAEfH 0 CAN (8EKVICE OF SONG). Master CHRISTMAS OWEN, Llwynypia, the Renowned Boy Soprano, winner of about 50 prizes. Mr. R. WATCYN OWEN, forth. Mr. WILLIAM THOMAS, Porth. Pregethwr: Parih. fe J CRUFFYOD

MOUNTAIN ASH. MOTORS.—In stock Douglas Model W. Also good second-hand do. from < £ 10. —Parker Bros. GARDEN ROOTS.—Pansies, Violas, Carnations, Pinks, Canterbury Bells, Sweet Williams, Lobelia, etc.—Mrs. Allen, Ffrwu Fruit Stores. SAY THIS QUICKLY-Our shop stocks shot silk socks.—Ted McGregor tiolls them. BAND BENEFIT—Mr. Willie Green- wood and his merry Band Boys were kind enough to play in the Duffryn Woods last Sunday afternoon for the benefit of the local corps of the Sal- Woods last Sunday afternoon for the benefit of the local corps of the Sal- vation Army. The programme included a selection from Mendelssohn's "St. Paul." PARISH CHURCH. Holy Com- munion was celebrated in St. Mar- garet's Church last Sunday morning at 8 o'clock. Matins and Litany were read at 11 o'clock. The Te Deum and Bene- dictus were sung to Dykes in F. Even- song was intoned by the Rev. T. J. Morgan. The Magnificat was sung to MacFarren and the Nunc Dimittis to Monk's settirig. BRYNGOLWG. A grand social tea party was held at the above place last Thursday evening. The object was to entertain the juvenile choristers who so successfully performed the operetta, "Bold Robin and the Babes." Nearly 70 sat to an excellent repast, the fol- lowing ladies rendering valuable assis- tance: -Miss L. Attwell, Miss Lena Ponting. Mrs. N. Thomas, Miss Bessie pewey, Mrs. Hackett, and Mrs Ponting. After ten a happy party was presided over bv the Rev. E. Burges. A pleasant fenture of the evening was the presen- tation by Mrs. Burges, on behalf of the friends of the mission, of a beautiful silv^F-mounted ebony baton to Mr. Thomas Pugh. the conductor. Mr. Pugh, in a few well-chosen words, responded tf>ARE WT TIED PROPERLY, if not, call and see Mac's choice specialities in ties etc,Ted McGregor, Oxford Street. NEW THEATRE. A fine all-round proTamme is presented to the patrons of the Workmen's Theatre this week. The Jovilliaus in refined comedy are a show in themselves; they are well worth going a long way to see. Miss Molly Craven is an excellent male impersona- tor. The Three Prestons create hearty laughter in the little sketch, "The Village of Shift 'Urns." Mr. Curnow, as will be seen from our advertising col- umns, has a tremendous bill for next week. The flying man is a startler. Extra good vaudeville turns and real star pictures make up a fine pro- gramme. Y.M.C.A. On Monday at the hall of the above Association, an interest- ing presentation took place. The Rev. B. Burges presided over the Home Circle, supported by Messrs. T. Christo- pher and Fred Griffiths. The gentle- man honoured was Mr. Percy Grimths, who founded the branch association. Mrs. Edwards, Lletty Ivor, on behalf of the town subscribers, presented Mr. Griffiths with a purse of gold, and Miss Gwladvs Thomas, on behalf of the com- iiiittee and workers, presented him with a handsome gold watch and chain. The watch was beautifully inscribed on the dome as follows: -"Presented to r. Percy Griffiths on his departure for Win- chester by the Y.M.C.A." On case was his monogram. Mr. Cjrimtns, responding, thanked them all for their handsome gifts, and hoped that they would support his brother (Mr. Fred Griffiths) just as they had supported him. During the evening the following helped to entertain the gathering: Recitation, Mr. George Rees; song, Master Ewart Lane; song, Miss Rebecca R-ees; song, Mr Trevo- Morris; song, Mr. D. Penar Williams. The accompani- ments were nicely played by Mr. Walter Pugh.

"0 T& LIKE 'Quaker'Tea SOLD igy ALL GROGER5. I

Banquet at Penrhiwceiber. The first annual banquet of the Pen- rhiwceiber Chamber of Trade was held at the Lee Hotel last Thursday evening under the presidency of Mr T. Evans. The tables were handsomely set out and lavishly decorated with flowers, and great credit is due to Host and Hostess Evans for the splendid catering arrange- ments, and also to Mr W. Keene. The following were present: Messrs. J. W. Fantham, vice-president; T. J. Bryer, treasurer; E. Evans, secretary; Coun- cillor Evan Morris, J. H. Rees, D. E. Davies, W. J. Hopkins, Dd. Morgan, W. R. Battram, E. Evans E. Hughes, W. Randall, T. J. Evans/S. A. Bond, E. Hicks, M. Davies, Abe Levinsohn, T. R. Evans, J. Isaac, T. Marshall, Hy. Davies, J. P. Davies, T. Hathaway, D. J. Price, D. R. Jones, H. Jones, J. Davies, E. H. Williams, Howell Howells, Johnny Williams, Jacob Rich- ards, E. D. Price, John Brooks, and T. Welsford. After the chairman had proposed the loyal toast, letters of apology were read from Messrs. G. J. Tucktield, Metropolitan Bank, Aber- dare, and W. R. Edmunds, Merthyr Tydfil. Mr W. J. Hopkins, proposing the toast of the Army and Navy, said that their minds naturally reverted to the past, and they thought of the heroes who laid the basis of the great- est Empire the world had ever seen. Nelson's signal had become a world's platitude, and Tennyson's gfaphic language and description of the charge of the Light Brigade could never be forgotten when they thought of His Majesty's Forces at home and abroad. Mr T. J. Bryer responding, remarked that he was an ex-officer of His Majesty s Forces, and he felt it was necessary to keep a high standard of power to protect our land and the necessary food supplies. Councillor Evan Morris proposed the toast of the Trade of the District. He said it pleased him greatly 'o tie present t the Chamber's first banquet. He came to Penrhiwceiber in 1881, and to show what rapid strides the place had made the Councillor gave the present popula- tion as 8,820. The colliery industry, at that time producing about 800 tons per day, was now raising to the surface close upon 2,000 tons daily. He con- gratulated Messrs. Hann and the managers of Messrs. Nixon's who had in such an able manner maintained that progress. He was one of the humble men who represented them on the Dis- trict Council. Thev had now the gas in Ceiber, but there ii-ei-P distinct hopes that in the near future they would have electricitly. The waterworks in the different parts showed a storage ot 46 million gallons, and with the addi- tion of Pendervn. would noarlv double itself. The population of Mountain Ash area was over 42,000 at the last census in 1911, and was still increasing every year, and' he felt sure that the tradespeople of the place were glad to hear of it. He was indeed pleased to meet them all and hoped that the pros- perity of the place would continue. Mr Howell Howell responded in place of Mr T. Phillips, M.E. He was pleased to hear of the prosperity of the district, and also that there were hopes of even better things.-—Mr D. It. Jones (Pentwyn), proposing I he "Chamber of Trade," said he had found out that they were a wi-Ke body of men in Penrhiwceiber, and it particularly pleased him that at the inception of the Chamber they had had some real good sterling men on it. There was more to be done than just ordinary I meetings, and they must get outsiders to co-operate with them. The mem- bers were the machine that moulded everything together, and represented the needs and desires of the public and the needs and desires of the public and everything that could he had without coercion. They had the whole wants 01 the district in their keening. and the commercial trade—the bread and cheese of the district.—Mr Tom Evans (the President), responding, said that after Mr. Jones' speech, he felt more hon- oured in his position than he did before. The Chamber had not been formed in any aggressive sense. Defence not defiance," was their motto, and they were out to do good and to defend their rights. Three years ago they started it, and Councillor Morris. Mr .T. P. Davies, and Mr T. J. Brver had passed through the presidential chair, the lat- ter having now accepted the position of custodian of the finances. Some things had needed improvement, and the Chamber had done some little good. Trains had been altered and others that used to pass through now stopped in Ceiber. The question of closing the Post Office on Thursday afternoon had been thoroughly gone into, for it was a great inconvenience. They had re- ceived replies from the Postmaster General through Messrs. Edgar Jones and Keir Hardie. The P.M.G. said that he did not'feel warranted in send- ing a staff to deal with the difficulty of telegrams, but he had given instructions that telegrams would be received, atten- tion to be gained by knocking at the; front door. Telegrams for delivery! would be sent out from Mountain Ash; without porterage charges. Mr Evans; proceeded by reminding them of Shake-I speare's word, 'Tis not in morta-ls toi comnuind success, but we'll do more, de-! j serve it." After a little more practicei j in that direction they might lie morei successful. The toast of Our guests") was proposed by Mr S. A. Bond. Mr' j K. H. Williams, responding hoped thatl the Cha mber would long exist and move! with the times. He expressed the J hope that efforts to get a goods depot j 9P- G.W.R. at Penrhiwceiber would con- L J tinue. At this point the whole coni- pany w ere requested to stand and re- main silent for a few moments in memory of Mr John W'illiams, Man- I chester House. The president proposed the toast of "The Press," and Mr Fred Alien ("Aberdare Leader") responded. Mr J. P. Davies proposed "The Host and Hostess," and fr. Evans respond- I ed, thanking them all. During the evening musical items were rendered by Messrs. Arthur Evans, Jacob -Richards. E. D. Price, and Master Johnny Davies. Just a word of praise for the capable work of Mr Secretary Evans. I

FATAL ACCIDENT TO A MOTOR CYCLIST. A fatal accident befell Edward Jones, of Merthyr Vale, on Monday. He was riding his motor cyele on the Cardiff Road, near Newtown, Mountain Ash, when in trying to avoid collision with a child he ran into a wall, with the result that he received serious injuries to his head. He was conveyed to the Mountain Ash Cottage Hospital, where he died on Wednesday evening.

Resolven Recreation Ground. Major Stuart, R.E., of the Local Government Board, conducted a public inquiry at Resolven on Wednesday as a result of an application from the Parish Council to borrow < £ 1,500 for the purpose of laying out a recreation ground on a five-acre site, given by Colonel Edwards Vaughan, Rheola.—Mr. Edward Powell (Neath) made the application on behalf of the parish council, and several rate- payers from Cwmgwrach appeared to oppose.—In placing the facts before the Inspector, Mr. Powell said the site ad- joined Rugby Street, and was about three miles from Cwmgwrach, where the opposition came from. The population of the parish-roughly 4,500—was grow- ing, and would continue to grow through rapid colliery development.—The In- spector remarked that the gift of Col- onel Vaughan was a very valuable one, but would the same consideration be shown to the inhabitants of Cwmgwrach, who lived three miles away, if a similar gift were made at their end of the par- ish?—Mr. Powell: Most certainly. In proportion to the population Cwmgwrach has been handsomely treated.—Dr. R. D. Prichard, chairman of the Resolven Parish Council, said there was a necess- ity for a recreation ground at Resolven, and it had his whole-hearted support.— Mr. Frank Beaman hoped that the loan would be extended over as long a period as possible.—Mr. T. Price, voicing the opposition from Cwmgwrach, contended that it was a non-revenue paying scheme. It would only benefit the inhabitants of Resolven, and he felt the ratepayers of Cwmgwrach should be exempted.

ABERCYNON POLICE COURT. Thursday, May 21st Before Mr R. A. Griffith (Deputy Stipendiary) and Councillor Griffith Evans. SOCIALIST CLUB CASE. The following were summoned for authoris- ing the sale of intoxicating liquors at the Socialist Club situated in Aber- cynon Road, Abercynon :—Geo. Fer- guson, Albert Reckman, J. Rees Mor- gan, Edward Johnson, Sampson Paget, Enoch Davies, James Franklyn, Corn- elius Oakes, Edward Edwards, Fred Powell, Frederick Hill, Jas. J. Adlam, Wiii. Kingston, Thomas Webb, Arthur Webb, Thomas Davies and John C. Davies, all of Abercynon. Mr Charles, of Merthyr, said the case depended upon a recent decision in the High Court, which laid down that once a club was struck off it was impossible for that club to be placed on the register again. The William Morris Socialist Club and Institute which was registered in May, 1912, was struck off in November of the same year. On 7th May, 1913, the club was registered in the name of the Aber- cynon Socialist Workmen's Club and Institute, and the police found it was run by substantially the same body of persons who had previously formed"the William Morris Club. Proceedings were instituted against the officers, and the steward was fined 20s. and costs at Aherdare. The case against the present defendants was adjourned. pending the appeal, which was dis- missed. Mr T. W. Lewis, Pontypridd, point- ed out that the Stipendiary told the de- I fendants in striking off the old club that he did so in order to allow them to I have time to put their house in order. He submitted that the defendants had acted innocently and had carried out | the advice given from the Bench. When I the case was first heard it was evident I that this Socialistic community could never start another club at Abercynon, j because it would be composed of prac- tically the same people. I The case against John Hees Morgan was withdrawn. j The Deputy Stipendiary (Mr R. A. Griffith) giving judgment, expressed | the view that the defendants had acted in perfectly good faith, and taking the whole of the circumstances into con- sideration he would only impose a fine I of 20s. including costs, on the chair- j man, treasurer, secretary, trustees and members of the committee-about 15 altogether.

MOUNTAIN ASH POLICE COURT. Thursday, May 28 1914.—Before Mr. -R. A. Griflit!i (.Deputy Stipendiary), Col. M Morgan, Major F. N. Gray V,apJ; G. A Evans, and Councillor -c-. Morns. f,i!RTNKS-^n Jones> m wood- lield Terrace, Penrniwceiber. Two constables saw defendant drunk. Jones denied the offence, but had to pav 10s and costs. Morgan Miles, Richard Morgan and Benjamin Samuel, in Bailey Street, Miskin, 10s. and costs each.—Benjamin Samuel was further charged with a similar offence in Mis- kin Road on another dite.-IOs. and costs.—Andrew Fitzgerald, in Oxford Street, on a Sunday, los. and costs — Benjamin Phillips, in Commercial St., Mountain Ash, 10s and costs.—Michael Fenton, in Penrhiwceiber Road. 10s and costs. ld. NAP.—Thomas Blacker. Edmund Reynolds, Thomas Evans, and William Ben bow, four young men. were charged at the instance of P.C. Gonvr John with playing caixls on a Sunday behind lanycoed Street, Penrhiwceiber. -The constable said that when he approached they ran away. Witness found a pack or cards and a Id. on the ground. The Same they were playing was "nap." P.C. Rees corroborated. A witness was called to say that one of the four defendants was in the house at the time in question.—The four were or- dered to pay os. and costs each. UNATTENDED.—Geo. Edward Al- len, cab proprietor. Penrhiwceiber. was ordered to pay 2s. lid. and costs' for I leaving his horse and cart unattended. P.C. Pugh prove,(I.-Allea said he was simply fetching a bucket of water for the horse at the time. LOCAL DERBY. Samuel Morgan and Samuel Greenham were charged with driving furiously through the streets of Mountain Ash. P.C. Russ, deposed that the two men were each driving a horse attached to a spring cart. They were whipping their horses and driving very furiously. The people on the road were scattered right and left. Witness held up his hand and shouted- on them to stop, but they took no notice. Later he saw the two horses and traps opposite the Park Hotel, and the drivers were inside. The horses were in a bath of perspir- ation.—The defendants said th-ey were very sorry.—Ordered to pay 20s. and costs each. NO LIGHTS. — John E. Jones, Mountain Ash, was ordered to pay 7s. costs for having no light attached to his cart.—Albert Parson, Abercynon, at the instance of P.S. Barnes, was summoned for riding a bicycle without a light.— Ordered to pay costs only. FISH AND CHIPS AFTER 11 P.M.— Margaret Marshall, refreshment house keeper, Commercial Street, Mountain Ash, was charged with keeping her house open after 11 p.m. Mr. T. Mar- chant Harris defended.—P.S. Ryan said he visited the premises at 11.30, and found several men inside, eating fish and chips. He was accompanied by P.C. Jones, and the door was ajar when they approached.— Cross-examined: He did not see the son at the door when he went in. Mrs Marshall was behind the coun- ter at the time.—P.C. Jones corroborated, Mr. Harris contended that there was no evidence to prove that the men had entered after 11 p.m.—Lewis Marshall, son of the defendant, was called, and he deposed that no one had been served after 11 o'clock. The men were simply talking.—Stipendiary: Talking for 20 minutes? — Witness: And eating.— The Bench imposed a fine of 5s. and costs. MACKEREL MOCK AUCTION. — Frederick Mitchell, Oxford Street, Mountain Ash, was charged with ob- strutting the highway bv selling fish. Mr S Shipton defended.—P.S. Jones s^aid he saw the defendant selling fish. A large crowd of people had gathered there.- Mr Shipt-on: Was it not a mock auction/—I don't know-. — Were the Sahation Army standing in another street, obstructing the roadway? — I don't know.—Mr Shipton: 1 suppose tne> can obstruct the street to nourish the souj but not the body. — The case the souj but not the body. The case was dismissed 011 payment of costs. FRIENDS FOR 20 YEARS.—William Roberta and William Phillips were charged with obstructing the street by nffhtrng in High Street, Mountain Ash.- Mr. Gwilym Jones defended Robert;.— P.C. Jones deposed to seeing the parties fighting. He saw Phillips strike the first blow. Phillips asked: Have we not been frends for 20 years ?—Roberts: Yes, cx- cept m drink—Phillips: Were you a groggy" that night ?-No. but you were. Thomas Lewis, a witness, was called and he stated that Phillips struck first' —The case against Roberts was dis missed, and Phillips was fined 10s. and costs for obstruction and 10s. and costs for an assault.

New Theatre Mountain Ash. Mónday, June 1, '14 And during the Week. TWO SHOWS Monday & Tuesday. Mrs Walter Simmon's West End Co. & Shaggy (the Dog) IN "The Heart of a Child.' Allen & White Eccentric Comedy Equilibrists. Davis It Deane Comedians. ROZEL Le Roi de I air The Great Sensational Speciality Gymnast.. Star Pictures. TO BUILDINC CONTRACTORS. TENDERS are invited for the erec- tion of a Picture Palace and Bil- liard Hall at Hirwain for the Hirwain Picture Palace, Ltd. «irwam Drawings and Specifications can be seen, and Bills of Quantities obtained at the office of the undersigned. Sealed and endorsed tenders to be sent to the Secretary, Mr E. Berryman, 14 Glebe- land Street, Merthyr Tydfil, by June 15, 1914. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. (Signed) T. EDMUND REES, M.S.A., Architect, Bank Chambers, Merthyr Tydfil. May 29, 1914. MERTHYR TYDFIL UNION. THE GUARDIANS of the above named Union invite Tenders for the Keeping in Order of the Clocks of all the Cottage Homes in the Aberdare N-alley. Any further particulars may be obtained from the Superintendent (Mr T. J. Owen) at the Training School, Aberdare. Sealed tenders, endorsed, "Tender for Keeping Clocks in Order," must reach me by 10th June, 1914. By Order, FRANK T. JAMES, Clerk. 134 High Street, Merthyr Tydvil. A minister, a doctor, and a lawyer were dining at a lady's. The lady com- plained that her manservant broke a great deal of china. Her three guests then advised her what to do. "Fire him," said the lawyer. But the lady had had him for many years, and he was old, and she liked him. Take his breakages out of his wages," said the doctor. But he always broke, it ap. peared, more than his wages came to. "Then raise his wages," said the min- ister. Special Announcement. VICTOR FREED MOUNTAIN ASH, THE LEADING HOUSE FURNISHER, HAS JUST OPENED A NEW DEPARTMENT icYIeliil. AGENT FOR Rudge-Whitworth Bicycles a Motor Cycles, also other mains Large Stock of Accessories. CASH OR EASY TERMS. It will pay you to enquire our Terms and Prices before going elsgwherg

PENRHIWCEIBER. OYMANFA GANXJ. The annual Binding festival of Jerusalem Welsh Baptist Church was held on Sunday last. The morning meeting was confined to the children. The afternoon and evening meetings were for the adults, the Re • W. S, Thomas (pastor) presiding. 1 he anthems sung were H Dyddiau Dyn" and AT lan Iorddonen Ddofn." The singing at each meeting was ot a very high standard. The conductor was M*. John Edwards, L.T.S.C., Miskm. Messifc. "E T. James and JIugh Evans were the otganist and secretary respectively INTERMENT. — On Thursday aftei noon the remains of the late Mrs. dith, of Llandilo House, W oodfield Terrace, were interred at Maesyranan Cemetery. The Rev. R- Gwmryn Jones, Moriah, officiated. The mourners were- Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rees, son-in-law and daughter; Mr. David Lloyd Jones, son-in-law; Mrs. Griffiths, Troedyrhiw; Mrs. Richards, Mrs. David Thomas, Mrs Owen, Misses Lizzie Jones, Hannah Jonee, Maggie Jones, Hannah James, Harriet James, Messrs Evan James, Edward James, Joshua i Richard Rees, Meirion Griffiths grand- children; John Roberts David Jones, Edward Humphries, nephews. The Revs- W S. Thomas and D. Lloyd, Penrhiw- ceiber, were present. TTHMTNG — The members of the r members sent 85 birds to compete^ I he pook! W.al «arke! velocity, 1230; 2nd, race also took place on Saturday from Weymouth. 18 members sent The following is the result:—(1) 858; (2) Bowen, 856; (3) Clark, 850, «. (4) Mallet, 850, 5; (5) Bates, 836. W Hayward, 816; (7) Jones, 814, 7, 6, (8) Phillips, 814, 7, 2; (7) Williams B o 813; (10) Gibbon Bros., 804 1, 9, <1J Rawlins and Gratlancl 80^.03; (12) Ir land; (13) Haynes, 800; (14) i. Harris, 788; (15) William James, 785 UW Sweetman and James, 741. ,j west wind blew against the birds through.

CWMAMAN. TO OUR PATRONS at Cwmaman. We invite you to see our show of Ladies' and Children's Trimmed Mill- inery. We specialise in Hats for -)fatrons.-S. M. Evans, London Ware- John Jones, residinB .t°S MUton Street, P-jd Sundav last. Deceased, who was « years of age, and Jones*' check- brother to Mr. Evan Jones, cnec*. ""vCCTOESTS. Whilst following his Sri. bSS. "ss &S?2d SribrWd■ n<x dition is very serious.-On JVediiesday morning at the same colh J, proceeding to his work with hi workers, a yo ing man, named WUivam Lynch, aged 23, residing at 17, Gi gan Street, Aberaman, was lnstanteouM killed through being struck on the by a large stone which fell „ii roof. In consequence of the Natality the men employed on the morning so returned home. A pathetic feature of this accident is that deceased was going to be married next Mondav. OBITUARY. — On Friday last, at the early age of 24, Miss Sarah Jones, eeoond daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Evan Llanwonno Road, passed away. The interment took place on Tuesday the Aberdare Cemetery. The officiating minister was the Rev. E. J Owen (C.) The mourners were: Firsf coach, Mother; M. A. Jones and C. J. Jones, u|ur; ^18s ts- Jones, aunt, Llany- AleXr p/'iv" Jones, sister-in-law, Merthyr, Phyllis Jones, niece- 2nd coach, Mrs. Hay, aunt; Mrs Lewis, eousin; '-Nfrs. Watkingl friend, all of Treherbert; Mrs. T. Thomas, cousin, Penygiaig; Mrs. Jones, Dowlais, mend. Walking behind the hearse: Messrs E. Jones, father; Richard Hans- tord, J. D. Jones, brother; John Jones, Llandyssul; David Jones, Clydach Vale, uncles; David J. Jones David Morgan, Clydach Vale; J. O. Davies and William Lewis, Treherbert; Thomas Thomas, Penygraig, cousins; Osborne Morgan, Dowlais, friend. Beautify floral tributes were sent "by; (1) Mr. Richard Hansford; (2) Aunt (Llany- byther); (3) Uncle and aunt, Lampeter; I (4) Sunday School Class; (5) Moriah Aman Choir; (6) Mr. William Cates and son; (7) Neighbours; (8) a Friend; (9) Miss Edwards and Miss Murray.

ABERCYNON. SPIRITUALISM. — On Sunday even- ing Mrs. Bowden, of Pontypridd, ad- dressed a large audience of Spiritualists at the Navigation Schools on Spiritual- ism. The chair was occupied by Mr. Griffith Thomas. DEATH. Henry, the six-year-old win of Mr. and Mrs. Heames, Glancynon Post Office, passed away on Tuesday morning, after a very brief illness DEPARTURE. On Thursday morn- ing Miss M. H. Jones, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Jones, 2 Wesley Street, left Abercynon for Johannesburg, South Africa, taking the steamer on Saturday from Southampton to Cape Town, whore she intends staying for a short time en route to Johannesburg. CRICKET. On Wednesday the Navigation School team played the Pen- rhiweeiber School team on the local Recreation Grounds. The scores were: Navigation, 23 runs, and Penrhivvceiber, 52 runs. On Monday the Abertaf School XL were beaten by the Higher Stan- dard XI. (Navigation Schools) by 37 runs against 21. ADDRESS. — On Wednesday morning, the 27th inst., an inspiring address was I given at a missionary prayer meeting held by the lady members of Tabernacle Church by Mrs. Dr. Phillips, of London. iShA. dwelt on the work done by the foreign mission. Mrs. Dr. Phillips has been with the mission for over 20 years in London, and her address was greatly appreciated. Others who took part in the meeting were Mrs. W. E. Thomas, Mrs. Gough, Mrs. (Rev.) W. Jones, Mrs. (Rev.) R. S. Thomas, Mrs. Davies, Dowlais, and Mrs. D. J. Price, secretary, and others present were Mrs. J. Jones (Teify House), Mrs. J. Roberts, Mrs. J. Jones (South Street), Mrs. Jones (Cardiff Road), Miss A. Ebenezer, and Mrs. Rees. ROSE DAY.— There \8'; a good at- I tendance of ladies at a meeting held on Tuesday evening at the Workmen s Tn- stitute to arrange for the eel"bration nf 1 Queen Alexandra Rose Day in aid of the Pontypridd and District Cottage Hospi-

tal in the neighbourhood. The chair was occupied by Mrs. Bruce Jones. supported by the energetic secretary of the move- ment. Mrs. Tudor Davies, and Mrs. D. J. Price, treasurer. After a little dis- cussion it was resolved that the Aber- cynon area be divided up into districts, and the following ladies to be in charge of the respectivo districts:—Mrs. Math- er, Afis. Mathews, Mrs. W. Jones, Mrs. (Coune.), T. W. Jones, Mrs. J. Jones, Mrs D. G. Millar, Mrs. Foalkes, Mrs. D. Evans, Mrs. Hyde, Mrs. T. Davies, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Price, Miss Parry, Miss I Edwards, Miss G. Jones, Miss Davies, Miss Powell, Miss E. M. Jones, and Miss Harrison. The rose day will be on Saturday, June 20th. GOLF. The annual meeting of the Abercynon Golf Club took place at the Workmen's Institute on Tuesday even- ing under the presidency of Councillor T. W. Jones. Others present at the meeting were: Messrs. W. G. Williams, Harry Wilkins, T. R. Wigley, Morgan Owen, Tom Hughes, David Evans, D. J. Harries, R. H. Pugh, B. R. James, S. H. Thomas. R. S. Hughes, O. R. Jones, and R-evs. J. R. Hughes and J. E. Jones. The following officers were elec- ted for the ensuing year:—President, Councillor T. W. Jones, re-elected; vice- president, Mr. T. R. Wigley; treasurer, Mr. D. Evans, Abertaf, and secretaries, Messrs. O. R. Jones, Aberdare House, and R. S. Hughes (all re-elected). Mr. T. R. Wigley was appointed senior audi- tor in place of Mr. Trevor Rogers, Yn- ysybwl, and Mr. Tom Hughes appointed junior auditor. The following mem- f bers were elected to act as a Handicap Committee: Messrs. T. R. Wigley, R. H. Pugh, and the Rev. J. E. Jones. The yearly subscription and,entrance fee will remain as previously. Arrange- ments were made for matches to be played against Tredegar and Cil Sanws, Merthyr, and it was decided that the Knock-out Kendal and Dent Compe- tition should be played during the holi- days.