The Aberdare Leader

PENRHIWCEIBER., MINING.—Mr David Chas. Thomas has obtained a t-,5 Free Scholarship Mining Tour to Scotland. CARMEL.—The pulpit of Carmel Welsh Cong. Church was filled on Sun- day last bv the Rev. Mr .Tones, of Efail Isaf. MORIAH, C.M. — The pulpit of Moriah Church, Miskin, was occupied on Sunday last by the Rev. William Jones, Tabernacle, Abercvnon. BETHESDA (C..K).-At the weekly meeting of this society on Sunday last Mr Arnold Jones presided. A splen- did paper on "The Grace of Giving" was read by Mr T. Moore. TABERNACLE. The annual preaching services of Tabernacle Welsh Baptist Church, Y nvsboeth, were held I on Sunday and Monday evening, when striking sermons were preached by the Rev. Stephen Joijes. Merthyr, and the Rev, W. S. Thomas, Jerusalem. ST. "'INEFHED'S.On Sunday last a meeting of the local branch of the Church of England Men's Society was held at St. Winefred's. There were 16 admitted as members. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. R. Jones (War), assisted by the Rev. Silas Evans, B.A. CONFIRMATION.—On Tuesday last a Confirmation service was held at St. Winefred's Church, there being 33 can- didates. There was a large congrega- tion present. The Lord Bishop of Llan- daff conducted the service. The Vicar. Rev. J. R. Jones, acted as the Bishop's Chaplain, assisted by the Rev. J. J. Davies, M.A., and the Uev. S. Evans, B.A. PITHEAD BATHS.—A well attend- ed meeting in connection with the workmen of the Penrikyber Colliery was held at the Workmen's Institute on Thursday last. The chair was occu- pied by Mr M. Jones. The speakers were: Mrs. D. Watts Morgan and Mr. Henry Davies (Director of Mining). The subject was" Pithpad Baths." Questions were asked and answered. A GENERAL MEETING of the Pen- rhiweeiber Co-operative Society was held on Friday evening last at Hope (P.M.) Chapel. The chief business was to appoint a secretary in place of Mr R. B. Matthews, who has resigned. There were 15 applicants. The short list were: Messrs. T. Marshall, W. Morgans, and Rees Davies. Mr. T. Marshall was appointed. He is at present a clerk in their employ.

Aberdare Cinema. I I NEXT WRBK-" THE CLUE OF THE WAX VESTA, AND SHOULD HE FORGIVE ?" How is it done ? is the question on the lips of all who have visited the talk- ing pictures. They pleased a king. They pleased a queen; and they're pleasing the people of Aberdare Clarke's the man," from the time he came here, has given the people some- thing to talk about. Let's talk of Graves," somebody onoe said, but Clarke's the man says, Let's talk of living pictures, laughing pictures, in- structive pictures and life pictures," and now he has set the whole town talking of talking pictures. In addition to Edi. son's marvellous invention the star picture will be for this week-end. Thurs- day, Friday and Saturday, A Princess's Dilemma." It is a startler and will be the attraction of the town. For next Monday, Tuesday and Wed- nesday, Clarke's the man has secured the great photo-drama, The clue of the Wax Vesta." Detective stories always powerfully appeal to the public; whether in drama, novels or pictures they seem to hold favour with the great British Public. One thinks of Gaborieau, Conan Doyle, Raffles and many others, and they are all in the highest flight. "The clue of the Wax Vesta" is a combination of books and drama, its faults eliminated and its stirring points heightened. For next week end -1 Should He For- give ?" holds the premier position. It is a marvellous story, and presents to the spectator a problem that cornea very close to everybody and most forceful in its appeal. The story is of Captain Henry, who is told by Count Morlieu, his host, that he has made a will in his favour. He does so and shortly after- wards dies, but the will can nowhere be found, and the property therefore goes to Olga Werner, a distant relative. Later, the Captain falls in love with the heiress, but is superseded by Noel. Mary, the sister of Noel, accidentally discovers the will and tells Olga, who, loth to see Henry lose her love and the property, makes an effort to destroy the will. Olga eventually meets her death in a motor car accident, but confesses with her last breath her love for Captain Henry. The story is intensely pathetic and is most beautifully staged. A distinctive feature of the Cinema propram, is the huge list of comedy and drama pictures surronnding the star picture. Well chosen subjects (Clarke's the man knows how to choose) and quite new. The popular Saturday Matinee for childred w;ll be continued and Pathe's Gazette Day to Day Pictures.

A FRAGRANT OFFENCE. A gentleman visiting a gaol noticed a coloured man of his acquaintance whom he had never known to be guilty of wrong-doing. Why, Jim, what are you in here for?" he asked. I don't know, sur," replied the negro. "Well, what have you been doing?" Nothin' at all, sur—nothin' at all." "What made 'em put you in here, then ?'' "Well, dey sez, I wus sont up fur fragrancy. "-Lippincott's

NO DISCRIMINATION. A Southern statesman, now a mem- ber of Congress, tells the negro view of politics still entertained in certain sections of the South. Marse Tom," once said an old darky to this gentleman, "I hears yo' gwine to jine in dis race for Governor." "Dick," said the statesman, "I have given the matter no thought." Dick scratched his head. Well," he continued, ef yo' does run, Marse Tom, and yo' does git elected, don't for- git me. I wants a job." And he grinned broadly. "What job would you like?" "Well, suh, I'd jest like to black boots roun' de State House." And what would you expect for that service?" "Oh, 'bout four dollars a day, Marse Tom. Four dollars a day would be reasonable. Dat's what de yuther legislators gits."

MOUNTAIN ASH. MOTORS.-In stock Douglas Model W. Also good second-hand do. from Jt10. Parke* Bros. WE HAVE A HABIT of keeping OyalY the best. Style and quality are our first consideration. Bond Street Styles at Mac's, Oxford Street. I.L.P.—Under the auspices of the ahove a meeting was held in Bruce St. 91* Tuesday evening, when Guardian Noah Tromans delivered an address on "The Inequalities of Rating." PARISH CHURCH. Holy Com- munion was celebrated at St. Margar- et's Church last Sunday morning at 8 o'clock. Matins and Holy Litany were sung at 11 o'clock. The Te Deum was sung to Russell, and the Benedictus to Mac Farren. Evensong was intoned by the Rev. Aeron Davies. The Magnificat was sung to Barnby and the Nunc Dimittis to Monk. I ST. ILLTYD'S. The annual tea party in connection with the Cefn- pennar Church was held on Monday in the Church Schoolroom. There were plenty of helpers and the children thor- oughly enjoyed themselves. Mesdames Savin, Ellery, Macey, and Carhart pre- sided at the tables. An entertainment in the evening was presided over by Mr. Jones, Manager of Lletty Shenkin Pit. The antics of St. Margaret's Ragtime Band were enjoyed immense- y'NEW THEATRE. — A delightfully pretty musical comedy is the attrac- tion at the Workmen's iheatre this week. It is entitled, "The Ranch Girl and there is no doubt that Mr Frederick Baugh, who presents it, has a good thing. It deals directly with the Cowboy life, and is full of excellent musical items. It is well acted, well Sung and beautifully staged. Mr Cur- now also shows a splendid series of pic- tll"es, Including" Master Crook out- witted by a Child." Don't forget ^e Ambulance Benefit three nights. i Saturday afternoon a ser- \Tr^CCUrrod at the house of Mr. •loiin Williams, hitcher, 11 Phillip St. co«t,rUSe 18 unknown but our repre- inf°rm('d by Mrs VVil- liv tVio afl ^vas probably cau.sed mirror i"1 t,le sun on a larSe sorinnolv A °ugb the property is not seriously damaged, a large amount of ZL and a handsome oak linen pi ess were destroyed. The neighbours formed a queue with buck- ets of water and the fire was speedily got under. The damage is estimated between £ 20 and £30, and unfortun- ately uninsured. ST. DAVID'S WELSH CHURCH.-— The annual garden party and gala in aid of the above church was held in gloriously fine weather, at the Duffryn prove (kindly lent by Lord Aberdare), last Thursday afternoon. The affair was arranged by a committee from St. rifrg\ret's' St- John's> and St. David's nurches. The organising secretary, AV 6REAT credit is due, was Mr. yyndham P. Magor. A fine Pierrot i |,°upe gave a capital varietv enter- « nment, the following taking part: pratt, Mamie Mills, Ida «l<n wS' Edna Lewis, Betsy Mills, w. Messrs. Lewis Clarke, Richard n,T ac Grant, Stanley Bishop, T lnv^11 |Iones> Ernie Griffiths," Stanley Mr'nU n and Jones (pianist). i .*7 Greenwood rendered nicely a eunhonmm solo. The Houp La was a *n charge of Misses Anme Mills, Nora Rees, R, M. Thomas <ind Mr Smith. The shooting range was well appreciated. The sports re- sulted as follows:—100 yards boys: 1, Charles Pearce; 2, Tom Griffiths. SO yards girls Divided between Ivy Jones and Gertie Sims. oO yards wheelbar- row: 1, Cecil Jeffries and W. Morgan; 2, Percy Griffiths and R. Jeffries. Tug- of-War: 1st, Duffryn Boys' School. Tug-of-War: 1st, St. Teilo's Church Lads' Brigade. Exhibition Tug-of- War) T. Howells' Team. Valuable services were rendered by Mr X. Howells in preparing the Grove. Thu attendance was good, and a substantial sum realized. HE DIDN'T WANT TO DO IT, but Mac's window fairly took his eye. He then walked in and purchased some of the leading lines. STEALS FATHER'S MONEY.-At the Mountain Ash Police Court last Thursday, Richard Price, 48 Craw- shay Street, Ynysybwl, on remand, was charged with stealing ;C220, the monies of his father, Dansey Price, builder. The case as outlined in our last issue showed that the whole of the money had been recovered with the exception of L2. Mr S. Shipton defended, and elicited from the father that his son had never been awav from home. He only gave him 7s. per week, and he had been drinking during Whitsuntide. Mr Shipton, on behalf of the voung man, who pleaded guilty, asked that he might be dealt with leniently. Defend- ant had momentarily lost his mental balance through drinking.—The Depu- ty Stipendiary thought th(, case was nothing more than a mad freak, and that the father was almost more to blame than the son. The father was a born fool to keep all that money in the house, and very lucky to get it back. More than that he kept a son, 28 years of age, at home, and paid him only 7s. per week, a miserable sum. He would bind defendant for 12 months to come up for judgment if called upon. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES were held on Sunday and Monday by the English Wesleyan Sunday School. The following took part: Clive Heal, Doris Williams, Doreen Heal, Willie Olden, May Edwards, Cyril Mayne, Lily Brewer, Arnold Clark, Myra Kemmery, Tom Thomas, Jessie Clark, Evelyn Bailey, Edith M Gregory, Ernest Clark, Dorothy Kemmery, Bertie Spar- ry, Violet Lewis, Tom Morris, Lucy Ruck, Frank Olden, Bessie Kemmery, Willie Hole, Kate Davies, Idris Ed- wards, Ivy Sinkins, Lily Lewis, Alice Browning, Lizzie Gregory, Gwilym Thomas, John Bailey, James Clark, Willie Picton, Nancy Sinkins, Fred Kemmery, Miss F. Edwards. Dia- logues by Masters W. Picton and Os- wald Sinkins, and Nora Perkins, Bessie Kemmery, Myra Kemmery and Ivy Sinkins. The president was the Rev. Roland T. Priestley, the newly-appoint- ed minister. Singing conductor, Mr G Bailey. Organist, Mr D. Harris. About 140 scholars were regaled with tea on Monday. Travholders: Mes- dames Sparey, J. H. Edwards, J. Thomas, N. Thomas, D. Harris. Cut- ters up: Mesdames Mosely, Kemmery, Turner, Jessie Bailey, John Bailey, Geo. Bailey. Helpers: Misses H. Smith, M. Smith, L. Holman, N. Bailey, A. Thomas, F. Edwards, Mr R. Hole, Mr John Tiley. Brewer. Mr John Bailey. After tea the children were taken to the Lan Farm. The Sunday School offi- I cers are: Superintendent, Mr J. H. Ed- wards; secretary, Mr W. J. Bosley; treasurer. Mr J. Tiley.

ABERCYNON. SUSTENTAT10N FUND.—A meet- ing of Calfaria Welsh Baptist Church took place at the Vestry on the 10th inst., under the presidency of 4\11'. 11. H. Evans, M.E., Cilfynydd, to consider the advisability of uniting with :.ho other churches of the locality to form a Sustentation Fund. Addresses were delivered by Rev. \V. A. Williams, Pontypridd, organiser of the move- ment; Mr John J.,loyd. Tanybryn, and Mr David Evans. Ahercvnon. Tho j Rev. W. A. Williams stated that a lIm of R50,000 was required to meet the aims of the fund. which ultimately would be devoted to the weak churches ot the denomination. It was decided that Calfaria should fall in with the j other Baptist churches. Promises of ¡ sums amounting to t46 were made at the meeting. MISSION WORK.—On Friday even- ing the Rev. Mr. Tucker, M.A., of Jamaica, delivered an impressive ad- dress at Calvaria Chapel on Why medical missions are needed in India and China." The Rev. B. Howells oc- cupied the chair, and was supported by the Rev. T. Watcvn Jones, Mynydd Seion, and Mr. Phillips, Cilfynydd. The speaker stated that medical missions were needed (1st) for the sake of the natives; (2) for the sake of missionaries and their families; and (3) for the sake of the gospel. The speaker dwelt on the fatalistic theories cherished by the natives of these countries. More mis- sionary doctors were wanted. The mission stations were generally far re- moved from any place where medical aid was available. In many cases physical cure had led t-o spiritual con- version. The Rev. B. Howells spoke a few words and the Rev. T. Watcvn Jones concluded in prayer. PONTYPRIDD COTTAGE Hospl- TAL.—The annual meeting of the Pontypridd and District Cottage Hos- pital Needlework Guild took place on Thursday on the Hospital Grounds. A tea party had been prepared by the ladies of the Needlework Guild. The Associates of the district who had con- tributed towards the Guild had all been invited to the meeting. There was an excellent attendance from Abercynon, the number of associates exceeding that from any-other part of the district. In addition to the ladies, the medical gentlemen of the district were present, the Vicar of St. Mathews Pontypridd; Rev. H. S. F. Williams, B.A.; also the members of the Hospital Board of Management, Mr Thomas Brixey repre- senting Abercynon. The local vice- presidents of the Needlework Guild, Mrs. Bruce Jones, Mrs. Tudor Davies, and Mrs. (Dr.) 1. LI. Morris, rendered invaluable service in various ways. Music was rendered on the lawn by the Pontypridd Roman Catholic Band' and the patients at the hospital were enter- tained to tea, with the 400 people in at- tendance. Dr. B. M. Lewis moved a vote of thanks to the Matron of the Hospital, Miss Ross, the Nurses, and the Members of the Guild who had pro- vided the refreshments, and also to the Band. He reported that the Guild was able to hand over to the Board of Management this year 878 articles as compared with 834 last year; 370 yards of material as compared with 91 yds. in 1913, and 1:29 6s. :3d. in cash as com- pared with £ 13 7s. 6d. last year. The number of associates this year was 613, as compared with 380 in 1913, and the total estimate in money value of all received amounted to £ 200. A most enjoyable afternoon social was brought to the close by Miss Goronwy, Ponty- pridd, singing the National Anthem. COTTAGE HOSPITAL.—i>130 has been handed over to the Pontypridd and Dis- trict Cottage Hospital by the Committee responsible for the performances by the Abercynon Choral Society of "The Wreck of the Argosy." ALLIANCE OF HONOUR.—A public meeting under the auspices of the local branch of the Alliance of Honour was held on Monday evening at the Forward Movement Hall. The Rev. J. T. Wil- liams, Forward Movement, presided, supported by the Revs. B. Howells, Cal- faria; Morgan Jenkins, English Con., H. Jeffreys, Bethania; J. R. Davies, Calfaria, and Mr James Owen Davies, secretary. There was a good attendance and inspiring addresses were delivered by Mr R. T. Evans, and Mr Edward Thom- as. Mr Evans, in the course of an in- teresting address, outlined the objects of the Alliance. The chief aim of this inter-denominational movement was firstly to impress upon young men the necessity of leading pure lives, secondly, to unite them in a world-wide effort on behalf of purity and a chivalrous re- spect for womanhood; and thirdly to promote the welfare of young men by the circulation of good literature and the delivery of addresses with a view of counteracting the manifold temptati- ons to impurity of thought, word and deed. He believed that the predominant feature of life to-day was degeneracy. The character of a locality was the character of the inhabitants. The speaker then dealt with the thoughts of the people as expressed in their language and their actions in their daily life. Mr Thomas in his address on Pernicious Literature held that nothing revealed more accur- ately a man's character than his choice of books. It was one of those factors in life that helped us to shape our futures. Pernicious Literature caused the down- fall of many a young man. The speaker made an earnest plea on behalf of pure journalism. The Alliance could do much in the way of agitating for wholesome literature. This would doubtless lead to the lessening of crime. The preval- ence of crime among young men was due to a great extent to the disgraceful and degrading literature read by them. He hoped that all in that meeting, as advocates of Purity, would unite togeth- er to combat impurity, and work for the uplifting of humanity. The Revs. S. Jeffreys, M. Jenkins and B. Howells also spoke. A vote of thanks to the Chairman was accorded by Mr R. T. Evans, and thanks to the speakers was proposed by the Rev. B. Howells. second- ed by the Rev. M. Jenkins. A large number of members was enrolled.

YNYSYBWL. OBITUARY'.—We regret to have to record the death of Mrs. Williams, mother of Mr Jack Williams, of Archer street, which took place last week. The deceased was on a short visit to her son, in the hope of recuperating after a severe illness. The funeral Wednesday. ANNIVERSARY.—The annual meet- ings of labernacle Welsh Congregation- al Church took place on Sunday and i Monday last, the preachers being the Revs. D. Eurof Walters, M.A., B.D., Swansea, and O. Llovd Owen, Ponty- pridd. The Rev. Arthur Jones, B.A., pastor, conducted the services, and Mr George Jones conducted the singing. CONGRATULATIONS to Mr Cyril Coles, late representative of the "Aber- dare Leader" at Ynvsvbwr, on his ap- pointment to the post of Assistant Sur- veyor at the Houghton Colliery, near Barnsley, Yorkshire. Mr Coles took up his new duties on the 2nd inst. He was one of the assistant surveyors at the Dowlais Cardiff Colliery, Aber- cynon. INTERMENT.—The jaterment of Mr. Thomas Bebb, of 87 Robert Street, whose death was reported in our last issue, took place on Friday. The fun- eral was one of the largest ever seen at Ynysybwl. Mr Bebb was a keen stud- ent of social subjects and an ardent progressive of the best type. He was an elder of the Glyn Street English C.M. Church. A large numbe r of wreaths had been sent by the members of the church and several friends. At Glyn Street Chapel a short service was held, at which the Rev. D. Richards, pastor, officiated, assisted by the Kev. 'llR- -Pu«h, B.A., curate of the Welsh Church. The interment took place :tt the Ynysybwl Cemetery. The liev. D. Richards officiated, assisted by the nev. W. Gregory, Bethel Welsh C.M. Church. Mr John Watkins, precentor of Glyn Street Chapel, conducted the singing. The mourners were:—Mrs. Bebb (widow), the Misses Hilda and Nettie Bebb (daughters), Vyrnwy, Kenneth, Idloes, and Silas Bebb (sons), Mr Morris Bebb and Mrs Bebb, Mr and Mrs William Bebb, Mr and Mrs Edward Bebb, Mr and Mrs Richard Bebb, Mr and Mrs Matth^jv Bebb, f>nfi Mrs- David Bebb (brothers and sisters-.n- law), Mr and Mrs John Richards, -is- ter Mr and Mrs John Griffiths, sister; Mr William Morris, father-in-law Messrs William T. Morris Edward Moi- ris, and Richard Morris' brothers-in- law; Mr Smith Davies, Mr and Mrs Edward Jones, Mr and Mrs Beaton, Llanidloes; Mr and Mrs James, Mer- thyr; Mrs Jones, Mrs Frazer, Mrs. Daniels, nephews and nieces. CRICKET.—On Saturday last the Ynysybwl First Eleven paid a visit to Ferndale to play the Return League Match. The Ferndale team was vic- torious, winning by 36 runs. The fea- ture of the match was the fine bowling of Mr F. Priday for Ferndale. He per- formed the hat trick, and took eight wickets for 18 runs. For Ynysybwl, Mr Harry Wilkins took six wickets for 21 runs. Scores:—Ynysvbwl: M. W. Morgan, lbw., b W. H. Davies, 4; A. E. Hollygan, c Roberts, b Priday, 5; Sol. Blake, c H. S. Llewelyn, b Priday, 2; Rees Hopkins (capt.): c W. H. Davies, b Pridav, 20; Tim Davies, b Priday, 1 Harry Wilkins. c W. Davies, b Priday, 2; Tom Evans, b Priday, 0; Evan Owen, run out, 2; Albert Smith, b Priday, 1; Tom James Evans, c Roberts, II Priday, 0; Len. John, not out, 1; extras, 4; total, 42.-Ferndale: Tom Thomas, retired hurt, 9; D. J. Roberts, b Wilkins, 5; H. S. Llewelyn, b E. Owen, 8; W. Davies, st Hopkins, b Wilkins, 1; F. Pridav, b H. Wilkins, 8; G. Childs, b E. Owen, 25; W. H. James, b H. Wilkins, O. L. Hannen, b H. Wilkins, 8; D. J. Evans, c Tim Davies, b E. Owen, 6; D. T. Evans, b Wilkins, 0; W. H. Davies, not out, 1; extras, 7; total. 78.—On the same day the Second Eleven were at home to Ferndale Seconds. The visitors were victorious by 63 runs. The defeat of the homesters is to be attributed main- ly to their weak fielding. The scores were as follows :-Ynvsvbwl: J. Mor- gan, b H. Rees, 13; J. Lloyd, b T. Short, 0; D. Jones, b H. Rees, 6; Ll. Williams, b T. Short, 5; T. Humphreys (capt.), c T. Short, b Rees, 1; j- H. Davies, b T. Short, 0; J. H. Elias, c L. Davies, b Rees, 6; E. Jones, c and b Short, r, E. ii. Thomas, lbw, b L. Davies, 1; L. Price, st Short, 1; "W Way, not out, 1; extras, 2; total, 41.— Ferndale: J. J. Haves, 'b LI. Williams, 23; H. Mainard, b'T. Humphreys, 11; J. A. Lennard, c E. B. Thomas, b Hum- phreys, 1; J. Whitmore, c LI Williams, b D. Jones, 21; L. Evans. b LI. Wil- liams, 2; E. Davies, st. J. Morgan, b LI. Williams, 9; J. D. Evans, b LI. Williams, 10; J. Short, lbw, b LI. Wil- liams, 11; W, L. Davies, run out, 6; J. Williams, run out, 0; H. Rees, not out, 0; extras, 10; total, 104.Bowl: ing Averages :—Ferndale i T. Short, 5 wkts for 15 runs; H. Rees, 4 for 20 runs; L. Davies, 1 for 2 runs. Ynysy- hwl: T. Humphreys. 2 for 24 runs; LI. Williams, 5 for 35 runs; D. Jones, 1 I for 15 runs.

YNYSYBWL BOY'S RECORD. To Receive a Medal. In our report of the Mountain Ash Education Committee on Page 7 it is stated that the Committee decided to present a silver medal to a boy for good attendance at school, he having not lost a single half-day for eight years. The lad's name is James Packer, 34 New Road, Ynysybwl. He first attend- ed Trerobart School, Ynysybwl, and afterwards the Abercynon Higher Standard School.

PRESENTATION TO REV. E. V. TIDMAN. On Tuesday evening, at Noddfa Ves- try, Mountain Ash. the Rev. E. V. Tidman, ex-pastor of Nazareth English Baptist Church, was honoured by the .rree Church Council. Mr T. Edmunds presided, and was supported by Messrs. D. Davies, D. Thomas, A. J. Kent, Rev. T. Antlionv, Councillor W. Davies, D. Price, T. Davies, and \V m. Thomas. The Chairman referred to the useful work performed by Mr Tidman during the 17 years he had been amongst them, both in the religious and social life of the town. He had brought about many social reforms, and had seen the accomplishment of that great work, the building of Nazareth Chapel. Their gifts to him, though small, repre- sent a large feeling, and they wished him every success. The Secretary read letters of apology from the Rev. E. Burges, Rev. R. S. Rogers, B.A., Councillor W. Lamburn, and Councillor N. Bowles. Mr Davies (saddler), presenting a beautifully illuminated address to the rev. gentleman, said that he (the speaker) had not taken part in the municipal or political life of the town, but had been more connected with the religious side of life. He had not been brought into so close a contact with Mr Tidman as he desired. Perhaps that was due to the fact that Mr Tidman belonged to the Navy and he to the Army. (Laughter.) The address spoke of a character formed and services ren- dered. He was a man of strong princi- ples, and he (the speaker) had no sym- pathy with men who were otherwise, whether they were Churchmen or chapelmen, Tory or Liberal. Mr Tid- man had fought for the faith without fear or favour. He didn't wish to say much about the District Council, but he was of opinion that Nonconformity had not been an advantage on that body. He believed that every seat should be captured by religion. He wished the rev. gentleman God-speed. Rev. T. Anthony, presenting Mr Tid- man with a handsome gold-mounted and inscribed walking stick, wished to associate himself with all the good things that had been said, for Mr Tid- man could not be praised too much for his work. He had been strong and courageous. There were Nonconform- ists to-day who had no more heart or backbone than a blackbeetle. Mr Tid- man had the courage of his conviction, and the speaker hoped that in his new sphere he would be appreciated as he had been in Mountain Ash. Rev. E. V. Tidman, responding, thanked all for the kind things said, but really he felt quite unworthy of their splendid presentation. Referring to Mr Davies's remarks about the Army and Navy, it would probably be a sur- prise to them to know that he was really a member of the Navy. He had lately received from the Admiralty the appointment of Navy Chaplain to His Majesty's sailors of the Baptist Con- nexion. His bit of work whilst amongst them had been performed with an honest full heart, with sincerity and pure intent. Musical items were rendered by Mas- ter Lane and Miss L. J. Rees.

MEMS FROM THE MOUNT. A well known builder and contractor was seen picking oakum in Jeffreys St. on Wednesday morning. It has been said that coming events cast their shadows before. "P'raps yo'll get it," shouted a burly collier when the Judge made a commitment order against him on Tues- day. The G.W.R. Temperance Party were so exuberant at Torquay that they even tried to ram one of His Majesty's war- ships. They got safely back to where the seaweed grows, however. Somebody I know borrowed a razor from a barber. Cutting, ain't it? Two gents more renowned for their generosity than personal attractions were the entrants for a beauty show held at the Vol. Club on Monday. The decision was to be given from their protos and not their dials. Hipps won easy, beating Little Dick by 99 pints:- The judges were "Cobbler," "Cornet" and "Coals." The verdict was much applauded. They say clothes makes the man. Silence," said Usher Pittaway at the County Court on Tuesday. "I won't silence, and he won't get the money," replied the lidy. She wasn't removed to the cells, because there ain't no sich thing there. Who were the young knuts talking of that they knew nottcth? Beachy told Peter that Professor Joe knew nothing about it. I hear that Gussy enjoyed himself very much paddling in the two feet. A lady writes me: "Please put my husband in the Mens (sic) from the Mount, has he stops to long at the Club." He is herewith told, Madam. I understand a young man in Prvce Street sold his Scout pole for 3d. It is suggested it would have been useful to his barber. He didn't put a knot in his tie that morning, it was so unkind. Mountain Ash Council might vvell take a leaf out of the Aberdare Coun- cil's book. The latter body has en- gaged the Mountain Ash Vol. Band on July 9th to give an evening concert in the Park.

I New Theatre Mountain Ash. Last Three Nights, THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. Mr. Frederick Baugh presents important production of The Ranch Girl A Cowboy Musical Comedy. A delight from start to finish Star Pictures. Don't Forget Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, JUNE 22, 23 and 24, 1914. BENEFIT of St. John Ambulance Corps. Great Variety Show & Pictures.

THE CITY AND THE SUBURBS. John Brown, he lived in the suburbs; John Smith, he lived in town. John Smith was making his fortune, And doing the same as Brown. John Smith, he made his fortune, John Brown, he made his, too. And each of them had proceeded To do what he wished to do. Jo^n S^th, he moved to the suburbs _And on his way met Brown, With all his appurtenances, And he was moving to town.

1 Be Honest With Self. The inner knowledge that one has been honest is a reward which passes words. One thus rewarded is rich be- yond measure of wealth that might be dishonestly gained. These are not fancies, but facts. Humanity should have learnt them as such and made use of them long ago. Not having done so, humanity should begin now. The first step is to be honest with self.

Artful Teddy: I wish I hadn't licked Jimmy Brown this morning. Mamma: You see now how wrong it was. don't you, dear? Artful Teddy: Yes, 'cause I didn't hnow till noon that his mother was going to give a party. District Visitor: Well, Mrs. Smith. and how's your husband? Mrs. Smith: Oh, hes doing well, thank you, mum. S- f T7 ]°.b at, t «lue factory now. District Visitor (absent-mindedlv^ Ah well, I hope he'll stick there. ''} i??rry to standing outside the Rose and Crown the other morning, James," said the vicar re- provingly. It was no fault o' mine, (loteid?" that 1

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