The Aberdare Leader

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES and DEATHS. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. FRYER.—Mr and Mrs George Fryer and family, Arlingham Villa, Camp- bell Terrace, Mountain Ash, desire to thank all relatives and friends who sent kind messages of condolence and beautiful floral tributes to them in their recent bereavement. SMITH.—Mr and Mrs. W. L. Smith and family, Mountain Ash, wish to thank all the friends who sent flowers and sympathetic messages to them in their recent sad bereavement. JONES.—Mr William Jones and son, 21 Upper Regent Stree wish to thank all kind friends for messages of sympathy sent to them in their recent sad bereavement, and also for floral tributes received. LEWIS.—Mr and Mrs. Edward Lewis and family, 5 Elizabeth Street, Aber- cynon, beg to tender heartfelt thanks for tokens of sympathy sent to them in their sad bereavement; also for floral tributes received. Words fail to express their feelings. OWEN.-Tlie children of the late Mrs. Jane Owen, 73 Brook Street, Aber- aman, beg to tender thinks to their numerous friends for kind expressions of sympathy and floral tributes re- ceived by them in their bereavement.

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Aberdare Council's New Seats. (Continued.) Meeting of the Rate-payers at the Town Hall. Mr Micawber Jones in the chair. Chairman: Now then, gen'lmen, you have eared the suggestion thrown out by Mr Pop-jar, that we should have a good Tee-Tee as a Candidate for the Town Ward. What do you say to that ? Tom Nodi: I think it is a good sug- gestion, Mr Chairman. But where can we find the man? Mr Pop-jar: We don't want the man, Mr Chairman, we've got plenty of women for the job. (Heah, eah.) Chairman: But you forget my frien, they are not rapayers. Mr Pop-jar: Go daro mun, my wife, and Mari shop fach, and several women from our street, always go to pay the rates. Jim Bass-pale: Mr Chairman, a point of order, please. If this is a rate- payers' meeting, what right has Mr. Pop-jar to be here, and what right has he to speak, seeing that-according to his own statement-its his wife is the ratepayer ? Mr. Pop-jar: Go daro man, what you talkin about? I am the head of my wife, isn't it? ("Go it, Pop-jar; good old boy.") Chairman: Gently, my friens, we will very soon settle this little difficulty. shall ask Mr Secretary first, has Mr. Pop-jar paid his membership fee to this association ? Mr Pop-jar: Haven't I? Yes. Didn't I give a guinea down plank? Chairman: Wel, that settles it. Mr. Popjar has a perfect right to be in the meeting, whether he is a rapayer or not. It's the guinea that does it. Now then, come along, keep the ball a roll- ing, gen'1 men. Mr Pop-jar: Wel, Mr Chairman, pass by me for talkin so much; but I say agen, let us have a tee-totalar for the Town Ward. And let us have a woman, because they are always tea- teas. Jim Bass-pale: Beth ti'n wilia, mun. You can never get a woman to be a tee- to-talar, because every now and again she is bound to get a bottle of gin, and some gruel. And you know you can't do gruel with water. (Hear, hear, etc.) Bobi Bingo: Mr Chairman, 1 must call you to order again. What has women, or gruel, or gin, to do with our meeting to-night? Mr Pop-jar: You come to our house, you shall see what the woman has to say. If you don't know what gruel is vou will know after, I am sure. Chairman I must ask you, gen'ltoen, really, to come to order. I have a mo- tion before the meetin, that is, that- Mr David Scotch Whisky be nominated for the Town Ward, Now, is there an amendment r Tom Nodi: By your permission, Mr Chairman, seeing we are divided in this meetin, and so forth, I beg to move that we have three or four of the best men and women in the Ward to address our meetin. and so forth, and to ad- journ this meetin until a week to to- night, and get a real bumper meetin then. (Heah, heah, etc.) Mr Pop-jar: I second that, Mr. Chairman, because I see a good chance for my wife, Marged Ann. She can talk mim, only have half a chance. You come here to see her talkin. Di, di Chairman Out of order, Pop-jar, out of order. That will do. Now then, gen'lmon, please vote. All in favour of the amendment that we adjourn, please show. (Majority of hands up.) The original motron has no chance, gen'l- men, so I declare the motion for ad- journment carried. Thank you. gen l- men. The meeting is now at an end.

AiteHUAHt. SPRING CLEAN IN G.-Finebt stock of all kinds of paints, wallpapers, and var- nishes. The cheapest place.-Emrys Evans, Victoria-square. WEDDING.—On Tuesday at Clydach, Swansea Valley, Rev. D. J. Rowland., B.A., curate, Aberdare, was married to Miss Lydia Lewis, of Clydach. Mr. and Mrs. Rowland are leaving for Leicester, he having been appointed curate-in- charge undr Canon Nance. Mr. Rowland is highly esteemed in Aberdare, where he has laboured for several years. ST. ELVAN'S.—At this church on Sun- day morning last, "Te IJeum" was sung to Sullivan in D, and the Bene- dictus" to Woodward in E flat. The Rev. K. 0. Carter, M.A., officiated. At the evening service the Canticles were sung to Smart in G. The Rev. H. G. Griffith, B.A., officiated. The collections throughout the day were given to St. Michael's College, Llandaff. CHURCH MISSIO.N.-On Monday last |he above mission had an outing to Weston. There were about 350 present. All the trippers spent a most happy time, enjoying themselves in various ways. They arrived home at Aberdare at 10.45 p.m., all feeling that it was the best outing they had ever had, the weather being so favourable, and the arrange- ments so admirably made by Messrs. (i. Stephens and F. J. Twissell. The mis- sioner, Mr. G. Brown, aeccompanied the oartv. OBITUARY.—On Thursday last the mortal remains of Mrs. Llewellyn, of Maerdy (late of Aberdare), were laid to rest in the Aberdare (old) Cemetery. She was 68 years of age. She was an active member and leader of the English Wes- leyans at Maerdy. Six of the nephews acted as bearer;-Robert Parr, J. Dud- son, Morgan Parr, C. A. Parr, A. E. Parr and F. Hill. A very large number of relatives and friends followed, in- cluding Messrs. R. Parr, G. Parr and C. Fair (brotheTs ot the decease(l). Jtiev. H. Barraclough conducted the service at Aberdare, and the Ferndale Wesleyan minister at the house. GUILD FESTIVAL.—The annual Guild Festival wae held at St. Elvan's Church on Sunday last, when the var- ious guilds in the parish assembled to- gether. There was a procession in the church, with banners representing the different guilds. The preacher was Dr. Green, Archdeacon of Monmouth, who took as his text, Acts xx. 20—31. This was the Archdeacon's farewell message to the guilds, and a most impressive service was keld. Dr. Green exhorted his hearers to watch and pray, and re- main firm in the faith, despite tempta- tion to lure them away. They should be prepared to stand alone for the faith, if occasion arose. He referred to Holy Communion. We should emulate our forefathers by faithfully attending this service. The speaker emphasised the sacredness of guild membership. It was quite voluntary-no one was even asked to join. He (the speaker) had been the means of reorganising the guild during his stay at Aberdare.

ABERAMAN. NEW SEASON Wallpapers. Finest selection in Wales. No foreign paper stocked.-Emrys Evans, Victoria-square. HEBRON (C.M.)—The Rev. William Lewis, Cwmparc, occupied this pulpit on Sunday evening last. YNYSLWYD (B.)-The Rev. Arthur Davies, Penrhyndeudraeth, ministered at this church on Sunday iast.-A vote of condolence with the family of the late Mrs. Evans, wife of the Rev. W. Evans, missionary in Madagascar, was passed.- Mr. Abraham Watkins, G. and L., played the Dead March in Saul. OBITUARY—Mils. Lizzie Ann Mor- gan, wife of Mr. Evan D. Morgan, 4, Aberaman Gardens, passed away on Tues- day on Aonfinement. She was in her 23rd year, and was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hy. Morris (Rescue Sta- tion), Aberaman. She was a faithful member of Noddfa (C.M.) Church, Moun- tain Ash. General sympathy is extended to the bereaved husband. DEATH.—Mr. James Arnold, of 50, Cobden-street, passed away on June 21. The Rev. E. C. Camble officiated at the interment, which took place on Friday at the Aberdare Cemetery. The mour- ners were: First coach—Mrs. Arnold (wife), Mr. Harry Arnold (son), Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Mr. and Mrs. Moss (daugh- ters and sons-in-law); Second coach-Mr. and Mrs. Burgham (sister), Messrs. W. and J. Trotter (nephews), Clifford and Leslie Davies and Edith Moss (grand- children); Third coach-Mrs. Crosby and other friends. Mr. Moses represented Beulah Church diaconate, and the bearers were friends and neighbours. Beautiful floral tributes were sent by the widow, son, and each of the daughters and re- latives, and a spray by Miss Edith Moss (granddaughter). Mir. William Collier (Messrs. D. Collier and Son) was the undertaker. PRESENTATION.—On Tuesday eve- ning, at the weekly practice of the Aber- aman Institute Choral Society, a presen- tation was made to Mr. Jonah Rees (late secretary of the society), on the occasion of his leaving the district to take up an appointment under the National Insur- ance Act. Mr. David Bowen, chairman of the society, presided, and spoke of the great services rendered to the society by Mr. Rees, who was one of its founders. The chairman also touched upon the use- fulness of Mr. Rees in other circles, and said his services on behalf of charity were in great demand. The presents consis- ted of a silver-mounted fountain pen, suitably inscribed, and a Gilette safety razor in case, also inscribed. The pen was handed over, on behalf of the lady members, by Mrs. Rowlands, Rock Hotel, who told Mr. Rees td look not so much upon the value of the gifts as the kind thoughts which prompted the giving of them. The razor was presented, on be- half o fthe gentlemen, by Mr. W. A. Beynon.—Mr. Rees, who was warmly re- ceived, said that words failed him to adequately thank the members for their presents, but the best gift to him always would be to hear of the success of the society. In Mr. W. J. Evans they had one of the best conductors in Wales. He would always treasure "the presents, and he wished the choir a successful career.

CWMAMAN. OUR SUMMER SALE of Season's Goods starts next Friday.—J. M. Evans, Lon- don Warehouse, Aberdare. SUDDEN DEATH.—Mrs. Geo. Parry, 41, Aberneol-street, passed away sudden- ly on Tuesday afternoon from hemorr- hage of the heart. Deceased, who was only 29 years of age leaves a husband and four little children. A sad feature of the case is that the husband is in very poor health. ACCIDENT.—Henry Thomas Vernall, the 18 year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Hy. Vernall, 17, Burn-street, was severely in- jured on Tuesday whilst following his occupation as a collier at the Fforch- aman Colliery. He was putting up some timber when the oolLar fell on him. severely injuring his back and badly bruising his body. CONCERT.—An excellent concert was held at the Public Hall on Wednesday evening. The Rev. E. J. Owen presided over a crowded audience. The artistes were:—Sopranos, Mrs. M. E. Parry, Miss Maggie Butler and Miss Nellie Jones; contrato, Miss A. M. Phillips; tenor, Mr. E. Morley Davies, Aberaman; bass, Mr. loan Isaac; violinist, Mr. W. T. Evans, A.C.V. A splendid series of lantern views were shown on the screen by Mr. James Ray. The accompanist was Miss Morfydd Lloyd, A.L.C.M. The proceeds were in aid of Mr. John George, Aman-street, who has been in illhealth for a long period. INTERMENT.—The remains of Mrs. Richards, 12, Mountain-road, were in- terred at the Aberdare Public Cemetery on Saturday last The Rev. E. J. Owen officiated. The mourners were: Mr. T. Richards (husband), Mary, Maggie, and Mattie (children); Mr. W. Richards, father-in-law; Mr. and Mrs. Eli Rich- ards, Cwmaman; Mr. and Mrs. David Rees, Godreanian; Mr. and Mrs. David Morgan, Cwmaman; Mr. and Mrs. John Richards, Godreaman; Mrs. Griffiths, Cwmaman; Mr. and Mrs. William Rich- ards, Cwmaman; Mr. David Richards, Seven Sisters; Mr. T. M. Jones, Cwm- aman (brothers and sisters-in-law); Mrs. Susannah Evans, Cwmaman; Mrs. Ann Hammond, Llwynypia (aunts); Mrs. M. Jones, Trecynon; Mr. and Mrs. Row- lands, Tvlorstown; Mrs. J. Castor, Troed- yi-hiw; Mrs. J. Samuel, Mrs M. Ham- mond and Mrs. Celia Hammond, Llwvn- ypia; Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Phillips, Cwm- aman; Messrs. Tom and Gomer Ham- mond, Lwynypia (cousins); Sarah J. Rees, Mrs. James, Mr. W. J. Rees, Mr. neurin Jones (Cwmaman), and Johnny Richards, nephews, and nieces; Mrs. Davies, Brynhvfryd; Mrs. Pritchard, Milton-street, Cwmaman. Floral tributes were sent bv Mrs. Jen- kins, Liverpool (friend), Mrs.* David Rees and children, Godreaman.

4BERCWMBOI. ACCIDENTS.—On Friday last, while working at the Cwmneol Pit (.P.D. Co.), John Roberts, 28, Mostyn-street, sustained a very severe accident to his thigh. lie is now progressing favourably.-On Mon- day evening, while playing with other children, bessie, the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Morgan, 11, Tan-y- coed-terrace, fell and fractured her thigh. ELECTION.—On Tuesday evening last a representative meeting of the electors residing at Abercwmboi was held at Bethlehem Hall. Mr. William Phillips was in the chair. He explained that the object of the meeting was to select a resident candidate for the forthcoming District Council election Ward V.) It was given to understand that at least two were to be nominated by the various lodges affiliated with the Aberdare Trade and Labour Council, viz., Mr. John Evans, 7, John-fet. (insurance agent), And Mr. William Williams, checkweigher, Abercwmboi Colliery. A resolution was moved that both be nominated, and that the Trades Council select one of them. An amendment that the candidate be selected at that meeting was carried with a huge majority. A ballot took place, 1 with the result that Mr. John Evans was declared selected. It was decided to request the Trades Council to nomi- nate Mr. Evans, according to the wish' of the meeting. j

Penrhiwceiber Englneman, Charged. Case Heard at the Quarter Sessions. 1 At the Glamorgan Quarter Sessions on Tuesday, Daniol Tascoe \< col- liery engineman, w,,is ri-t on ::al for assaulting Milium TV ilii'ms, daughter of Mr. uid Mrs. A. F. Wil- liams, bakers, r, nt ;)\, n, on <1 lJle 1st last at iyntetown. Mr. T. W. Lang- man (instructed by Ir. Harold iic,yd) prosecuted, and Mr. St. Francis Williams (instructed 1. Mr. F. P. Charles, Merthyr) defended. The girl, who is 16 years of age, stated that on Whit-Monday she went to defendant's house to see Mrs. Pascoe, who was out. Defendant answered the door, ar." as she was going away, he pulled her into the kitchen. She tried to get awiy, hut lie lifted her up and carried her to the front room. She struggled, and managed to push over a table, which caused defendant to let her go, and she darted out of the room and ran home to her mother. P.S. J. Williams stated that when the father accused the defendant, the latter replied, "It is a lie. I never touched tier." Later the defendant added, "1 might have been a little in- (hscreet." Pascoe, in the witness-box, denied that he had done anything to the girl. He had made the girl just like one of h's own four children about the house. He had been employed by the Pen- rhiwceiber Colliery Company for 25. years. She called on the Whit-Mon- day and said she was going into the kitchen to arrange her hair.. When she passed him she knocked his hat off. He ran after her, and she fell on the run at the parlour door. He lifted her up. hut there was no suggestion of act- ing improperly towards the girl. lr. St. John Francis-Williams, on- behalf of the prisoner, stated that per- haps the explanation of Mr. Pascoe was as consistent with his innocence as with his guilt. It was no infrequent thing, to find these charges being made a- g.inst men by women, and particularly by young girls. Very often the char- ges were true. hut very often they were untrue. Some times they were made for reasons which no one could fathom; sometimes it was hysteria on the part of the women. But whether they could find the motive or not, they could not get away from the fact that these charges were made without the slight- est foundation. The jury found the accused "Not. guilty."

ABERCYNON POLICE COURT. On Thursday, July 2nd, before Mr K. A. Griffith (Deputy Stipendiary), Col. M Morgan and Councillor Griffith Evans. MATCH IN MINE.-David Edwards, contractor's helper, Abercynon, was brought up for a breach, of the Coal Mines Act oy having a live matcfc in hi& possession at Dowlais Cardiff Colliery, Abercynon.—Mr F. P. Charles prosecuted for the colliery owners. Wm. Davies, fireman, said that on Monday afternoon, June 2nd, he conducted a search of the workmen, and found a match in defend- ant's waistcoat pocket. When it was pointed out to him, defendant said nothing. He bore a good character.—Ed- wards now said that he had turned out his pockets before going down the mine. He was always most careful, and he could not account for the match being there.—The Bench inflicted a fine of 208., and costs. EJECTMENT.—Wm. Smith, on behalf of the Ynysboeth Cottage Co., applied for an ejectment order against Griffith Williams, Avondale Street, Ynysboeth.. The order was granted.

Resolven Child Killed., ABERDARE MOTORIST EXONERATED. The circumstances connected with the- death of Hilda Evans, the ten-year-old. Resolven child killed in a motor accident on the Neath-road, between Ynysarwed and the Farmer's Arms, on Sunday night,, yere inquired into by Mr. Howel Cuth- bertson on Tuesday. Francis Trevor Jones, of the George Brewery, Aberdare, owner and driver of the Qar, said he was returning from Porthcawl, accompanied by two friends, and when approaching Resolven he saw two children on the left-hand side of the road. They were walking in the same direction as he was proceeding, and were between 50 and 100 yards ahead. The Coroner: What did you see them do ?-Witnes; They were going straight ahead until I got close up to them. Then they bolted right across the road. Did you sound the horn at all ?—Yes. At what speed were you travelling?— About 15 or 20 miles an hour. I could not say exactly. What did you doe-I swerved right across to the right to avoid them. My car dashed into a telegraph post. Any damage to the car ?—Yes, one lamp, hit the post and the other the child. The- mud-guard struck the other girl. To avoid all unnecessary trouble I am going to ask you a question—Were you sober?—Yes. By Mr. James Jones (one of the jury): Had it not been for the telegraph post we should, car and all, have been preci- pitated over the bank into the canal. The Coroner said it was a pure acci- dent, and pointed out that Mr. Jones had done all he could to avoid the acci- dent. The verdict was "Accidental death," and the driver was exonerated from all blame. [r. D. Joies, Fothergill's Arms, Aber- dare, and Mr. Harvey, Aberdare, were also in the car. Mr. Edmund R. Evans, solicitor, Aberdare, watched the pro- ceedings on behalf of Mr. F. Trevor Jones. After the Coroner and jury had exonerated Mr. Jones from all blame, Mr. Evans tendered on behalf of Mr. Jones his deepest sympathy with the parents of the child.

The Central Telephone Exchange is now prepared to wake up subscribers at any hour for threepence a call, and it is forming an "Early Risers' List." So many persons are anxious to take a rise out of the telephone service that the success of the innovation is assured.- "Punch."

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