The Aberdare Leader

RESOLVEN. DRUNK — At the Neath Police Court on Friday last Frederick Jones, of Commercial Road, was fined 12s. Gd. and costs for being drunk and using inde- cent language on the 16th iust.-P.C. Hurley proved the case. ENTENTE IN HOUSE-NAMING. — The new dwellings ilf Rugby Street were christened last week. The houses on one side of the street, 24 in number, received some very pronounced Welsh names. Qn the other side were inscribed French and Belgium names. LIGHTS OUT!—On Friday night Resolven shops and streets were having only spasms of illumiziatiozi, the electric light going out and coming in continu- ally. Whether there was danger of any Zeppelins coming we do not know, as there was no official notice given at Resolven, such as had been issued the same night at Aberavon. Neath, and Swansea. RECRUITING MEETING. On Wednesday a crowded recruitiiig meet- big was held at the Council Schools. The chairman was Councillor T. W. Herbert. Lieut.-Col. J. Edwards ^aughan, commanding the 6th Welsh Reserve, now stationed at Swansea, said that, he was proud of Resolven, who had contributed so handsomely to the call of the country in sending 300 men to join the Army. He wished to appeal specially to those men with no family ties. A great many married men had already gone, and many of them were .F g among the most respectable men in the Place He remembered his father, who had been in the Battle of Sebastapol, showing him the military scars on his ft and body. He (the speaker) appealed to every young man to join and help in pushing the enemy.—Major J. E. Thomas, Y.D., said they all knew what happened in Scarborough, Yarmouth, and other places, and every eligible fcian with a spark of manhood in him ought to join the colours. Let Welshmen be true to their glorious traditions. Men were wanted badly, and unless they camu forth conscription was bound to come.—Miss Morfydd Jones recited "Stick it, Welsh."—Captain Mainwaring followed with a fervid appeal for re- cruits. Wherever there was a man that could bear arms it was his duty to Join. Some might have lucrative jobs, but there was a possibility that the enemy would come here, and then every Position and prospect would be gone.— Mr. William Davies sang "Men of Har- lech."—Col. Yaughan, in proposing a vote of thanks to the chairman, said they were not playing snowballs but cannon balls. Let all give in their lames who would plav that game.—Col. Yaughan then sang "Hen Wlad fy ^hadau."—Several recruits joined at the clofve CONCERT. — On Thursday evening last a grand concert was held at Jeru- salem Chapel. The. following were the artistes: -I;ss.;c; Katie Narbett, Neath; Sarah Gwen Davies, Resolven; Maude ^horuas and Annie Williams, Tsoath; Messrs. J. T Evans, Resolven; Lewis W. Evans, A.L.C.M., Crumlin, and Wil- ham Deveraux. Resolven. Also Miss May Thomas, Neath, elocutionist. The Resolven Orchestral Society (Mr. J. Hristow, conductor) gave assistance, vhoruses were given by the Jerusalem Choral Society (conductor, Mr. William r. Davie-). The accompanists were Miss Jennie Powell, Mr. Richard W. Morgan, and Mr. W. C. Jenkins, A.L.C.M. Counsellor T. W. Herbert occupied the chair. The chapel had been nicely decorated with the emblems and flags flf the Allies. The Belgian family were Present, also the French Consul, Mons. Bare, of Swanesa. The chairman said he was pleased to see the Belgians Present, and hoped they would feel comfortable in their new temporary bonaes. The choir opened with "God save the King." Miss Maude Thomas sang" Good Bve" and "We shall miss you." Mr. J. T. Evans sang "There s a Land and "Baner ein Gwlad." Mr. j-1- W. Evans, who is an old Resolven boy, sang "Cymru fy Ngwlad and 'Bombardier." Pianoforte solo, Mr. W. C Jenkins. Miss Annie Thomas sang "O na bvddai'n haf o byd," /Gwlad y Delvn,5* and "Home, Sweet Home." Miss Katie Narbett, who is a very refined and promising vocalist, sang "Angus Macdonald," "Sing Sweet Bird," and "Cows are in the Clover. Miss May Thomas recited "Mother of Nations" and "The Day." Miss S. U. Davies sang "The Land of the Past," and Mr. Devereaux "The Trumpeter." The Orchestra gave a selection, "Joy- ous Spring." The choir sang the Russian, Belgian, Japanese, French, and Welsh National Anthems, also the '}ten of Harlech." After the singing **La Marseillaise" in Welsh arid English, Mons Lo Bars spoke both in Lnglish and French. He was glad to bear fhe "Marseillaise" sung by a Welsh choir in the Welsh spirit and in a Welsh p are. and in the presence of Belgians and French. He desired to thank them [ov their brotherly spirit, and also for tbe hospitality to the Belgian refugees. II\ would come again to Resolven. H-Ubert Piatt eirie, one of the refugees, thanked the Consul on behalf of the refugees.—Councillor F. 11. Beaman I 2}°vecl a. vote of thanks to the Consul. 9 was pleased to see the spirit dis- played there that evening. Mrs. Funn- lng-, wife of one of the French soldiers ^ffhting for his country, seconded the jjotion in French. The proceeds go to the Belgian Refugee Fund in London, the choir and artistes gave their ser- vices tree. The secretary and treasurer ^ere Messrs. Prvtherch and D. C. ■•-hoinas respectively.

HIR WAIN. J. PADDOCK wishes to announce hat he has now opened a branch shop IT1 Cross Street with a fine selection of aths. Lavatories, Gasfittings, and all anitary Goods, and where all orders for Pairs, etc., may be sent. WE ARE making a Special Offer this last week of our Genuine Sale, of Ladies' Tailor-made Costumes at 10s. lid., 12s. lld., 16s. lid., worth 25s., 29s. lid., 35s. Also any Trimmed Hats in Window to be cleared at 2s. 11 :d. each. Worth 10s. lid. to 12s. lid. See Windows Friday night.—J. M. Evans, London Warehouse, Aberdare. MUSICAL SUCCESSES. Ceridwen Davies, youngest daughter of Mrs. and Mr. D. P. Davies, Emlyn Stores, ob- tained the diploma of Associate in pianoforte playing at the recent, examin- ation held at Cardiff, by the 1/ondon College of Music, and is now entitled to append the letters A.L.C.M. to her name. She ia only 16 years of age. Her tests in- c cluded the playing of Cleinenti's Sonata in F sharp minor, and Mendelssohn's Andante and Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 14, Scales and Arpeggios, Sight Head. ing; questions on Theory of Music, Harmony and Form. The examiner was Mr. G. Augustus Holmes, London, principal examiner of the L.C.M. Mr. and Mrs. Davies have cause to be proud of the musical ability of their three children. Miss R. A. Davies, their eldest daughter, won the diploma of Licentiate in pianoforte playing, while David James Davies, their only son, is a very able player on the organ. The three received their musical education from Professor Tom Davies, Music Studio, Stuart Street, Aberdare.—An- other pupil of Professor Tom Davies is William A. Davies, 83 Brecon Road, who passed the advanced Senior Grade with honours in organ playing, at the December examination held at Cardiff by the Victoria College of Music, Mr. J. H. Lewis, Mus.Doc., London, being the examiner.

tiWMOARE. ARTIFICIAL TEETH.—Mr. P. Rake attends Mr. Barry's (Hairdresser), Tre- cynon. every Monday from 2 to 8 p.m. Patients visited at own home, if deeired. CWRDD MISOL. On Thursday last the monthly meeting of the Calvinistic Methodists was held at Gobaith. At the afternoon service the Rev. John Roberts, M.A., Cardiff, gave an edifying address on "Prayer." The Revs. Benjamin Watkins, Ferndale; J. M. Jones, Car- diff, and W. Margam Jones, Llwydcoed, also addressed the meeting. At the evening .service excellent sermons were preached by the Rev. Mr. Davies, Dow- lais, and the Rev. J. M. Jones, Cardiff. INTERMENT. On Thursday last the remains of the late Mr. R. W. Jones, 13 Queen Street, were interred at the Aberdare Cemetery. The chief mourners were: The widow and little daughter, Florrie May; Mr. Noah Jones, father, Aberaman; Mr. and Mrs. JJ. Jones, brother; Air. and Mrs. Harding, sister; Miss Cassie Jones, sister; Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, parents-in-law; Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Trecynon, aunt and uncle, and Mrs. Davies, cousin, Tre- cynon ;Mr. and Mrs. Knight, Aber- aman, and Mr. Alfred Wilkins, Cwm- dare. The Rev. J. Grawys Jones, Eben- ezer, officiated. Wreaths were sent by the workmen of Windber Colliery and Mr. and Mrs. Braithwaite, Trecynon.

TRECYNON. FOR ASTHMA, bronchitis, tight- chest, difficulty of breathing, try Emrys' Cough-Ease. It cuts the phlegm and clears the tubes. ARTIFICIAL TEETH.—Mr. P. Rake attends Mr. Berry's (Hairdresser). Tre- cynon, every Monday from 2 to 8 p.m. Patients visited at own home, if desired. WE ARE making a Special Offer this last week of our Genuine Sale, of Ladies* Tailor-made Costumes at 10s. lid., 12s lid., 16s. Ild., worth 25s., 29s. llcl., 35s. Also any Trimmed Hats in Window to be cleared at 2s. llld. each. Worth 10s. lid. to 12s. lid. See Windows Friday night.—J. M. Evans, London Warehouse, Aberdare. LECTURE. — On Thursday evening last an interesting lecture was given at the Public Hall under the auspices of the Public Hall and Institute Com- mittee. Mr. and Mrs. Dolmetsch, of London, were the lecturers, and the sub- ject was "Old English Music and Musical Instruments." Mr. W. J. Evans, Aberdare, made an admirable chairman. NODDFA. At a meeting of Noddfa 1 Mutual Improvement Society held on. Wednesday, Miss R A. Thomas, Cwm- aman, read an instructive and inspiring paper on "The qualifications of a Sun- day School Teacher." Miss Mina How- lands also gave an interesting paper on "Christmas Evans' Wife." Miss M. M. John, the secretary. Messrs. J. K Evans, G. and L., and John Evans, Bry,n- ainlwg, took part in the discussion. Miss M. A. Watkin, B.A.. presided. INTERMENT. On Monday the re- mains of the late Isaac James were in- terred at the Aberdare Cemetery. The chief mourners were: the Father; Messrs. Isaac Hughes and Eben James, grandfathers; W. T James, W. Hughes, D. Hughes, Martin James, C. Pritchard, C. Stephens, Noah Payne, A. Westicot, A. Ryan and D. Morgan, uncles; Brinley James aqd 'C. ilrit- ciiard, cousins. The Rev. D. Hopkin, B.A., Noddfa, officiated. Floral tributes were received from: (1) Grandfathers, uncles, and cousins; (2) Crissie and Jim, cousins; (3) Mrs. J. Bennett and family; (1) Noddfa Sunday School; (5) Idris Moseley, and (6) Hiram Davies, play- mates. Appropriate hymns were sung. The deceased, who was only six years of age, succumbed to appendicitis. Isaac was a good lad and quite a favourite with his companions. His early demise is generally deplored. INTERMENT. — On Wednesday m last week the remains of the late Mrs Joan Evans, 53 Llewelyn Street, were interred at the Aberdare Cemetery. The chief mourners were: Messrs. Thomas, Edward, Gomer, Hermas, and Philip, sons; Mr. and rs. Daniel Evans and Mr. and Mrs. J. Gwynne, sisters and brothers-in-law. The Rev. J. Grawys Jones officiated. The de- ceased, who had reached the age of 68 years, was born at Llwydcoed, and had lived in the locality all her life. She was a faithful member of Ebenezer Welsh Congregational Church. On Sun-

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Aa £ ROARE ARTIFICIAL TEETH.-Mr. P. Rake attends Mr. Berry's (Hairdresser), Tre- cynon, every Monday from 2 to 8 p.m. Piiti'its visited at own home, if desired. WE ARE making a Special Offer this last week of our Genuine Sale, of Ladies' Tailor-made Costumes at 10s. lid., 12s lid., 16s. lid., worth 25s., 29s. lid., 358. Also any Trimmed Hats in Window to be cleared at 2s. Hid. each. Worth 10s. lid. to 12s. lid. See Windows Friday 1' night.—J. M. Evans, London Warehouse, Aberdare. ST. MARK'S. Messrs. T. G. Chivers and W. Pink conducted the service at this mission on Sunday evening last. BETHANIA (C.M.). The Rev. John Morgan, Bryn Seion, Trecynon, occupied the pulpit at Bethania on Sunday last. ST. ELVAN'S. On Sunday morning last the Te Deum was sung to Elliott in D. The Benedictus was chanted. The Vicar officiated and preached. At the evening service the Canticles were sung to Woodward in E flat. The Vicar L conducted the service, and the sermon was preached by the Rev. D. J. Wills, M.A. AT CARMEL on Monday evening a "fellowship" meeting was held. Pastor Edmunds, B.A., presided, while Mr. James Couldrey gave a vigorous paper on "The Duties of the Church." The speaker held that the church should deal with the social and moral as well as the religious wants of the people. A discussion followed. WOMEN'S CO-OPERATIVE GUILD. —The fortnightly meeting of the Aber- dare branch was held at the G.F.S. Room, Memorial Hall, on January 20th, Mrs. Arthur Jones in the chair. There was a good attendance. Mrs. Morgan, Whitcombe Street, read a most inter- esting paper on the life of John Ruskin. One new member was enrolled. The next meeting will be held on February 3rd. SILOA. Under the auspices of Siloa Mutual Improvement Society last Tuesday evening a debate took place on "Can war be justified according to the teachings of the Bible?" The affirma- tive was taken by Mr. John Harries, and the negative by Mr. James Evans. Both papers were well received. In the dis- cussion the following took part:- Messrs Richard Morgan, Cardiff Road; William Thomas, John Jones (Pata- gonia), John Bruton, David Parsons, and David Jones, Elm Grove. Mr. Evan Williams occupied the chair. ABERDARE GARDENERS' SO. CIETY. A meeting of the above so- ciety was held on Saturday last, Mr. Gerrish presiding. Mr George Dean read a short and interesting paper on "Tomatoes." He dealt with the history of the Tomatoe since its introduction into England, and also stated the best means of cultivation. A lively discussion took place at the conclusion, in which the chairman, Messrs. J. A. Prince, Gomer Griffiths, Henry Evans, T. Hale, S. Cox, J. Stubbings, Daniel Jones, E. W. Winstone, Evan Smith. R. W. Vallis, B. Llewelyn, and A. Buckingham took part. A hearty vote of thanks to the reader was proposed by Mr. I.lewelyn, and seconded by Mr. T. Hale. COMPETITIVE. Under the auspices of Soar M I.S. a competitive meeting was held on Tuesday under the presi- dency of the Rev. T. Eli Evans. Adjudi- cators: Music, Mr. William Thomas (Llew Aman); miscellaneous, Mr. W. J. Harris. Awards: Recitation for chil- dren, under 14, Willie Goronwy and Blodwen Williams (divided). Solo for children, under 14, 1st, Elwyn Gray; 2nd, Idwal Gray. Reading (imoromptu), Messrs. W. M. Lewis and William Gor- onwv (divided). Open recitation, Messrs. James Hughes and George Williams (divided). Story, Mr. George Williams. Open solo, Miss Marian T. Gray and Mr W. J Harris (divided). The accompanist was Mr. W. M. Lewis, A.V.C.M. The secretary was Mr. W. J. Jones, and Mr. E. L. Evans was treasurer. SOCIAL UNION. At the weekly meeting of the Highland Place Social Union on Thursday evening, Ir. Dan Davies, L.T.S.C., read a very interesting and informative paper on the great ;Freneh musical composer, Gounod. Mr. Davies traced his life and early struggles, and referred to the great opera, "Faust," which was composed by him. and which became so popular. Two f-olos, 'the composition of Gounod, were rendered in the course of the evening, viz., "There is a green hill far away," by Miss A. G. George, and "The ¡' Holy Temple," by Miss Megan Davies. \iiss S. George was the accompanist. The president for the evening was the Rev. E. T. Evans, and he and others took part in a fruitful discussion which followed the reading of the paper. TRINITY. On Sunday the rostrum of Trinity English C.M. Church was occupied by the pastor, the Rev. J. Lewis Jenkins. At the morning service I Mr. Jenkins gave addresses on "Hope," the first directed to the children, and the other to the whole of the congregation, At the close of the service the pastor I mentioned that in the course of the previous week 32 parcels had been sent out to members of Trinity Church and congregation who had gone to serve the 'I colours. He had received a great many responses from grateful recipients. Some of these letters were couched in the most appreciative terms, and showed a very beautiful spirit indeed. Mr. Jenkins also made a fervid appeal for contribu- tions to the local Auxiliary Fund, which has been initiated to supplement the Prijice of Wales Fund. SILOA Y.P.S. On Thursday evening last a social was held under the auspices of the Siloa Young People's Society at Siloa Hall. About 80 young people sat down to a sumptuous repast, and were attended to by the following trayholders: (1) Miss Bessie Davies and Miss Jones; (2) Miss Bronwen Edwards and Miss 1.1. M. Jones; (3) Miss A. Griffiths and Miss J. Davies; bachelors' table, Messrs. D. E. Morgan, Gwilym Griffiths, Cliff. Bruton. and Trevor Davies. Cutters, Miss Peregrine, Miss Rhydderch, and Miss Williams. Stewards, Messrs, Tal. Phillips, Griff Griffiths, and J. H Bruton. Storekeeper, Mr. Tom Evans! Mr. and Mrs. Phillips, Siloa Cottage, attended to the boilers. The chairman of the committee is Mr. Tarrell Wil- liams; treasurer, Mr. W. R. Evans; secretary, Mr. D. T. Morgan. After tea a short entertainment was held, Mr. Tarrell Williams presiding. The Rev. D. Silyn Evans, the genial pastor, gave an address, brimful of interest and time- ly advice to young people. Violin solo, Mr. T. Morgan, College Street, accom- panied by Mr. J. J. Williams, L.L.C.M. Recitation by Miss A. L. James (Meiros). Solo by Miss Rachel Davies. Address by lr. Evan Williams, Higher Standard School. Games were then in- dulged in. "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau was sung, Mr. William Phillips taking the solo. THE INTERMENT of Mrs. Rebecca Jones, Hawthorne Terrace, took place on Thursday at the Aberdare Cemetery, when a large number attended. The Rev. T Eli Evans, Soar, officiated at the house and graveside. The mourners were: Messrs. Dan Jonee, son; Morgan Abraham, son-in-law; Jack Jones and Teddie Jones, grandsons; D. J. Jones, Treorchy; David Jones, Ystrad; Dan Lewis, Aberdare; Dan Stone. W. J. Jenkins, and James Jones, Pontyeates, nephews. First coach, Mrs. Jane Abra- ham, daughter; Mrs. E. Stone, Ponty- eates; Miss M. A. Lewis, Aberdare, nieces; Mrs. S. A. Jones and Mrs. Char- lotte Jones, daughters-in-law; Mr. Wil- liam Evans, Pontyeates, brother; 2nd coach. Misses May Abraham, Maggie Abraham, and Lizzie Ellen Jones. grand- children; Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomas, Blaenavon, nephew and niece; Airs M. A. Thomas, Aberaman, friend; 3rd coach, Mrs. Gwennie Rees, Pontyeates, niece; Airs. Rees, Wind Street; Mrs. Evans, Cardiff, and Mrs. S. A. Colville, Clydach Vale, friends; 4th coach, Mrs. Mason, Mrs. Clarke, Miss French, I Cardiff, and Mrs. Tctsile, Cardiff, friends; 5th coach, Mrs. Lloyd, Cwm- bacli, niece; Mr. and Mrs. J. Hughes, Cwmbach Road; Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. I Jones, Godreaman, friends; 6th coach, Mr. J. Rees, Royal Oak; Mrs. Jones, Trevor Street.

CWMBACH. HUNDREDS testify to the efficacy of Emrys Evans' Cough-Ease for coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitis, etc. One dose relipvps. 1t is wonderful. L DEATH. We regret to announce the death of Mrs. Ann James, of 8 Sion Place. The funeral takes place on Thurs- day. ACCIDENT. Whilst following his employment at the Abercwmboi Colliery on Saturday last Percy Jones, of 5, Sion Place, met with an accident. He was about to lift a tram on the road when the horse moved on, pulling him j for about 20 yards under the tram. He is progressing favourably. MISSION MEETINGS. — On Thurs- day evening last the special mission .services, held at Bethania Baptist Chapel by the Rev. R. B. Jones, Ynys- hir, were concluded. A tea was given to the visitors, when the following assisted at the tables: -M. (Rev.) J. Jamee, Mrs. D. John, Mrs David J, Owen, Mrs. Price, Miss S. J. Richards, Mrs. W. Owen, Miss Emily Davies, and Miss R. Pardoe. ON FURLOUGH. The following re- cruits are now home on furlough, viz., Private Gwilym Davies, of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, stationed at Wrexham; Private Rees Thomas, of the Army Ser- vice Corns, stationed at Porthcawl, and Private Tommy Williams. Among recent recruits are Jenkin L. Jones, of Pond Place, and Roderick Daniel, who has enlisted in the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Cliff Thomas, nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel James, Victoria Inn, is also home on furlough He ih- in the Navy. GILCHRIST LECTURE. The second of the series of Gilchrist Lectures was given on Friday evening last at the Workmen's Hall, the lecturer being Professor W. B. Bottomley, M.A., Pro- fessor of Botany at King's College, Lon_ don. The subject was "Microbes, Friendly and Otherwise." The chair- man was Mr. D. J. Hughes-Jones. The lecture was entertaining, but none the less edifying. All who were privileged to be present were highly delighted. The lecture was illustrated by oxyhy- drogen lantern views. It is to be hoped that Cwmbach people will continue to patronise these very instructive address- es by the chief intellects of the land. DRAMATIC SOCIETY. At the Workmen's Hall on Wednesday evening the Saron Dramatic Society, who had previously attained a high reputation as dramatists, performed the drama, en- titled "Helynt a Heulwen," from the pens of Messrs. W. D. Jones, London, and R. P. Jones, Anglesey. The drama is typically Welsh, full of romance and poetry, and depicting the Welsh life and character with remarkable fidelity. Mr. I). J. Hughes-Jones presided over a good audience. He congratulated the company upon their patriotic enterprise iii taking in hand two new Welsh dramas. Mr. Thomas Maddy took the part of Wmphra Jones, and Miss C. A. Williams impersonated his daughter, Mary Ellen. Betsan Jones was repre- sented by Miss Kate Davies. The part of Ifan Huws the Postman was taken by Mr David Griffiths; Thomas Davies bv Mr. T. Maldwyn Maddy; John Griffiths by Mr. John Perkins; William Huehes Parry by Mr. Wililain J. Phillips; Vaughan Lloyd, the Squire, was represented bv Mr. William J. Wil- liams; Bob Williams, the Bailiff, by Mr. G. T. Jones; Gwen Huws by Miss Annie J. James; Mari Roberts by Miss A. M. Howells, and Huw Bach by Mr. D. J. Jaiues. The scenery of the drama was beautiful and effective. The actors showed considerable histrionic abiHtv. and are to be congratulated on their efficiency in stagecraft. The soloist wras Mr James Davies. The accompanist was Mr. David H. Jones, Aberaman. The stage managers were Messrs. W. J. I Phillips and David Griffiths. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the chair- man, accompanist, and to'all who had taken part that evening, on the pro- position of Guardian John Hughes, and seconded by iff. James Jones.

ABERAMAN. WE ARE making a Special Offer this | 1 last week of our Genuine Sale, of Ladies' Tailor-made Costumes at 10s. lid.. 12s < lid., 16s. lid., worth 25s., 29s. lid., 35s. Also any Trimmed Hats in Window to be cleared at 2s. 11 id. each. Worth 10s. lid. to 12s. lid. See Windows Friday night.—J. M. Evans, London Warehouse, Aberdare. FOR ASTHMA, bronchitis, tight- chest, difficulty of breathing, try Emrys' Cough-Ease. It cuts the phlegm and clears t'h" tubes. ARMY NEWS. In a letter to a friend Corporal J. Bancroft, of the Glamorgan Yeomanry, writes that he is alright and likes military life. The men are all treated well. They are sta- tioned at Norfolk Corporal 'Bancroft, who is a native of Swansea, resided with Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Jones, Commerce Place, prior to his enlistment. DRAMATIC SOCIETY. The Aber- aman Amateur Dramatic Society is forging ahead and winning green laurels and golden opinions everywhere. On Wednesday the Society gave a per- formance of "Ar y G'oesffordd (R. G. Berry) at Ynyshir. Rhondda, to a good house. It was admitted on all hands that all the members of the company acquitted themselves creditably, doing full justice to the various characters. C.M. REHEARSAL. A Cvmania Ganu rehearsal was held on Wednesday at Libanus Chapel. Mr. W. Beddoe Stephens, Aberdare. was the conductor, I whilst the Rev. J. Myddfai Jones, Cwm- bach, was the catechiser. The Lord's whilst the Rev. J. Myddfai Jones, Cwm- bach, was the catechi6er. The Lord's Prayer was ^banted to close the meet- ing. The Re^jKE. W. Llewely n and W. Davies, M.A., Aberdare, were present. The churches represented were Beth- ania and Nazareth, Aberdare; Ebenezer, Cwmbach; Libanus, Aberaman; Hebron, Godreaman, and Soar, Cwmamau. YNYSLWYD M.I.S. On Wednesday evening a competitive meeting was held at nyslwyd Vestry. The chairman was Afr John Williams, Abernant. The adjudicators were: Music, Mr. J. J. Mathews; literature, Mr. D. Rich- ards. Accompanist, Master Watkin Morgan. An opening recitation was given by Miss Blodwen Williams. Awards: Solo for children, under 14, "Count your Blessings," 1st, Myfanwy Evans; 2nd, Nellie Williams; consolation prize, M. A. Evans. Reading, under 14, 1st, Watkin Morgan; nd. Gladys Jenkins. Translating, Watkin Morgan. Mouth- organ competition, Emrys Evans. Read- ing unpmictuated prose, Mr. W. J. Harris. Recitation for adults, Mr. W. I R. Evans; consolation prize, Miss Blod- wen Evans.

CWMAMAN. WE ARE making a Special Offej- this last week of our Genuine Sale, of Ladies' Tailor-made Costumes at 10s. lld.,139 lid., 16s. lid., worth 25s., 29s. lid., 35s. Also any Trimmed Hats in Window to he cleared at 2s. Hid. each. Worth 10s. lid. to 12s. lid. See Windows Friday night.—J. M. Evans, London Warehouse, Aberdare. A.F.C. Cwmaman welcomes the return to their ranks of William Davies (late Trecynon Windsors) at leit-half. A capture well worth recording for Cwmaman is R. Richards (late Pont- cynon) as goal-keeper. He is an excellent custodian. AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SO- CIETY. Under the auspices of the above a very instructive and interesting lecture, entitled "Lenses, was de- livered by Mr. Danger, Aberdare, on Wednesday evening at the local Insti- tute. The lecturer dealt in detail with lenses from the earliest known to the most modern anastigmats. The collec- tion of lenses displayed by the lecturer was greatly admired. The chairman was Mr. T. B. Morgan. I THE ANNUAL EXHIBITION of the Cwmaman Amateur Photographic So- ciety is now open at the local Institute. Some excellent specimens of photo- graphic art are cn view nightly from 5 to 10 p.m., and the public are ad- mitted free of charge. Air. Willie 1 Owen's "Cornish Studies are a special feature of the exhibition, whilst Messrs. Danger, Riddiford, Williams, Morgan Jones and others contribute some ex- quisite works of art. The decorations are kindly lent by Messrs. J. H. Powell and Sons, Cwmaman. This young so- ciety is attaining a high mark in the photographic world, and amateur photographers would do well to pay this exhibition a visit. AIR-RIFLE. Brickworks v. Night- ingales.—Fired on the Brickworks Range on Saturday, Jan. 23rd, when the Nightingales won by four points. Scores: Nightingales: S. Hughes, 33; A. Wilson, 33; W. Dix, 31; A. Roberts, 32; D. E. Jonee, 33; Tom Owen, 30; Charles What ley., 30; J. R. Jones, 30; F. Blake. 31; R. 'Edwards, 31; total, 314. Brickworks: George Bishop (junr.), 30; Frank Bishop, 33; M. Bishop, 33; Geo. Bishop (sen.), 29; W. Bishop, 29: H. Sherwood, 31; V. Morgan, 34; A. Berry, 32; F. Neale, 28; George Neale, 31; total, 310.—Excelsiors v. King's Head, Aber- aman.—This match took place on the first-named team's range on Saturday. The visitors won by 14 points. Scores: Excelsiors: W. Williams, 30; W. E. Jones, 26; D. J Morgan, 30; William Hughes, 30; T. Morgan, 27; W. J. Price, 27; D. Davies, 29; Dan Jones, 28; R. Lewis. 26; John Hughes, 30; total. 283. King's Head: F. Davies. 29; A. Barber. 30: R. Cottle, 24; J. E. Price, 30; H. Penny. 30; T. Davies, 31; D. Harries. 29: L. Harries, 30; J. Wil- liams, 30; R. Ellis, 34; total, 297.

Trecynon Double Wedding. On Saturday last an interesting dual ceremony took place at St. Pagan's Church. Miss Rachel Anne Mort was married to Mr. John Rees. Belle Vue, Trecynon, and her sister, Miss Miriam Mort, was united in matrimony to Mr. Leonard Storrey, Glamorgan Street, Aberaman. The Rev. R. Jones, Vicar, officiated. Miss Rachel Mort was dressed in heliotrope, whilst Miss Miriam Mort was attired in cinnamon Both brides wore black picture hats. The bridesmaid at the former ceremony was Miss E. A. Jones, and the best man lr. W. J. Mort. brother of bride. At the latter wedding the bridesmaid was Miss Lizzie Anne Hill. and the best man was Mi-. Philip LI. Mort. Both brides were given away by their father. There were present at the wedding breakfast at 29 Alma Street, the brides' home, their parents and Messrs. D. Rees. Taliesin Beynon, and D. J. Davies. Both wedded nairs are spending their honeymoon in Swansea.

Letters to the Editor. DRINK AMONG WOMEN — APPEAL TO CYNOG. Sir,—It is a very sad thing to see the number of women wrrt) enter public- houses in Aberdare. They are not accompanied by their husbands, out they go sometimes in twos and threes. if they have children with them, then the poor little things have to stand outside. Sometimes, a little sip is brought out to them. I wonder do they know that that is punishable I" How very sad for the children LO sco the mother frequenting such places! 1 wish the Hey. Cynog Williams would take this question up and come out with his usual candour and de- nounce this custom. It is a very sad thing for children il the mother drinks—a thousand times It is a very sad thing for children il the mother drinks—a thousand times more harmful than when thie tati.er does. When the mother takes to dnnk the children become the messeng und get sips. They get accustom-d 'o the sight, smell, and taste of it. I., e. taste and familiarity with d'ln1, m early days of childhood is iiio,t disas- trous. It was only a few days ago a young man confessed, when iske,! to sign the pledge, that he had been ac- customed to i-.leohol from childhood., and could not give it up. A grand total ab- stinence campaign would be. a good thing for Aberdare.—Yours, THESPIAN.

Local Wills. CWMAMAN COLLIER LEAVES < £ 1,851. Mr. William Richards, of 6 Prospect Place, Cwmaman, retired collier, who died 16th December last, left estate of the gross value of 11,874, of which the net personalty has been sworn at £1,851-

MRS. MARY REES, RESOLVEN. Mrs. Mary Rees, of Gwynfa, Neath Road, Resolven, who died on the 14th I December last, wife of Mr. David Rees, collier, left estate of the gross value of £ 2,068 with net personalty £ 1,452.

Honours for Local Musician. We are pleased to note the success of Professor T. J. 3Iorgan, F.T.S.C., R.A.M. (Pencerdd Cynon), Cwmbach, who has been appointed conductor of a musical festival at. Aberystwyth, as successor to Professor David Jcnkins Mus- 13ac. (Cantab), University College of Uales. Mr Morgan has also been appointed musical adjudicator at a Semi-National Eisteddfod in North Y\ ales. Mr Morgan is a promising young composer, and has recently composed some orchestral works which have not yet been played. We wish him further success.

Gadlys Quarterly Meetings. On Sunday last Gadlys Baptist- Church Sunday School he'd its quarter- ly meetings, presided over by tne pas- tor, Rev. D. Bassett. There was a good attendance, and the singing and reciting was of a high standard. The morning programme was as fol- lows :—Recitations, Gwyneth Evans. Solo, Mary Griffiths. Recitations, Lily Griffiths, Alun C. Bassett, Mav Davies, Irene Williams. Solo, Llew- e!yn Griffiths. Recitation, Maggie Griffiths. Mrs. Bassett gave a very interesting address on the Prodigal Son. The meeting was closed ov the children reciting the Lord's Prayer. At the afternoon meeting Aloq-- ris, Oxford Street, recited a Psalm, and fr. John Jenkins led in prayer. Duet. Olive Davies and May Evans. Recita- tions, Albert E. Davies and Gwladys Jenkins. Solo, Mary Griffiths. Reci- t-ation, May Davies.' Solo. Lily Grif- fiths. Recitation, Rachel A. Griffiths, Solo, Gwyneth Evans. Recitation, D. J. Griffiths. Pianoforte duet, Lizzie and Trevor Edwards. Recitation, Olive Davies. Solo, May Evans. Recita- tions, Benjamin and Morgan Price. Duet, Huldah C\ Bassett and Blodwen Thomas. Recitation, Rhys Morgan, Duet, Katie Davies and Gwyneth Evans. Recitation, Tom Morgans. Solo, Lilla Chill. Chorus by the chil- dren of the vestry, conducted bv Miss E.' Morris. Recitation, Gwladys M. Jones. Solo, W. Probort Ijavies. I 1 Duet, Gwladys Jenkins and Huldah C. Bassett. Mr. Gwilym Williams opened the evening meeting. Pianoforte solo, Huldah C. Bassett. Recitation, John Jenkins. Chorus by E. J. Griffiths' children. Solo, W. Probert Davies. .Dialogue; May Evans and friends. Solo, Edwin Griffiths. Recitation, jane Harris. Solo, Huldah C. Bassett. Chorus by Thomas J. Phillips' Choir. ) Pianoforte and violin duet, E. T. Ed- wards and Garfield Williams. Recita- tion, Emily Griffiths. Solo, Mary Rogers. Chorus, Cor yr Aelwyd. Dia- logue, John Davies's Class. The school is in a very flourishing state, and the officers of the vestry and chapel are to be congratulated on the increase, and on produoing such a mag- nificent programme.

——————————————'Li Aberdare Tramway Extensions. ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE. The engineer to the Aberdare Urban District Council has prepared for the information of Parliament a detailed statement of the estimated expenditure which must be incurred by that Coun- cil in the event of sanction being given to their newly deposited Bill for the ensuing Session. The total expenditure is estimated at £ 65,860, the principal items being:—Construction and equip- ment of tramways and tramroad, £ 43,752; installation of railless traction and necessary apparatus and plant, £ 5,906; provision and equipment of motor-omnibuses, < £ 8,500.

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day evening the Rev. J. Grawys Jones, in the course of an excellent sermon, paid a glowing tribute to the late Mrs. Evans. They would do well, said the preacher, to try and emulate the life of their dear sister who had been called up higher. Her children would rise up and call her blessed. She was of a meek and quiet spirit, which was in the sight of God of great price.