The Aberdare Leader

Penrhiwceiber Boy in Trouble. At Pontypridd on Friday John P Shea, a diminutive schoolboy, liv- ID.g at Penrhiwceiber, was charged With stealing a pony and trap, valued 18, the property of Mrs. Elizabeth Meredith, Llantrisant. Prosecutrix stated that she left the pony and trap outside the Ponty- Pridd Market in charge of the de- fendant. Upon her return, in less than an hour, she found the convey- ance had disappeared, and the police subsequently traced the boy to YnysyJbwl, where he had put the Pony into a stable. Inspector Rees stated that the boy informed him that he waited for a long time for the lady to return, and as the pony became restless, he "went with it to Ynysybwl." Mrs. O'Shea described her son as a very wicked boy. J f she let him go to school he would stop out all rtight. Because of this she had kept {lim in the house practically naked, but he had managed to get away. The Bench considered that the boy should be sent to a home and re- j landed him until Wednesday for in- j luiries.

,<In- Haggar's, Aberdare. Next Week: "Righting the Wrong" and Rorke's Drift." The writer has just been privileged to have a peep at the future engagements the,t Old Haggar has secured. They I are really astonishing, and it only shows the necessity of business acumen I to secure the rights of these wonderful Pictures. To-night (Thursday) will be shown a most glorious photo-play founded on the great English master's work, Martin Chuzzlewit "—Charles Sickens. Just as a reminder of the great novel, young Martin is set upon Carrying his grandfather's ward, Mary Graham. Old Martin disinherits him, and even his relatives, including Peck- sniff, repudiate him. It will be remem- bered how the latter endeavours to get into favour with the old man, and all sorts of dodges are employed by the relatives to get into Old Martin's good 'Jooks and also, without doubt his l!l<?ney. When everything seems to be going against him, young Martin finds a friend in Mark Tapley. One of the never-downhearted sort, Mark per- suades him to go to America. In their absence great efforts are matle by Old Martin's relatives to curry favour. A Murder is committed, which is wit- nessed by two men. One of these the Murderer also attempts to slay. but is Prevented by Mark and Young Martin, who have returned from America as Poor as they went away. Old Niartin is finite won over by this act, and gives Mary for wife and reinstates him in fa-dl favour. This picture-play of the ld-Victorian age will be certain to fill Old Haggar's house of entertainment, Next week there will be two great ex- cltisives from the Moss Empire Co., Ltd Righting the Wrong," 3 parts, and Rorke's Drift." The latter ing the great event and wonder- jjul feat of British Arms in the Zulu war Splendid Keystone dramas and f-omic will also make up a gigantic pro- Hfsmme.

ENGAGEMENT CANCELLED. I "Where are you going to lecture to- "igbt my dear?" inquired Mr. Wise of *ds wil'e, a prominent equal-sufFrage '^turer! I am to address the Cooks' an" housemaids' Union," she responded. Her husband laughed. I "I see nothing to laugh about. Sure- ■y they have as much right to vote as other woman," his wife began, in- d!gnantly. I am not denying that, my dear, naildly explained Mr. Wise; "but it is a Was of time. Don't you realise that a cook or housemaid never remains long enough in one position to be entitled to i a vote?" Mrs. Wise, recognising the wisdom of this, cancelled her engagement by tele- Phou^,

Why is a man who never gambles as bad as an inveterate gambler?—Be- cause he is no bet-ter. AV hy are some hats called "wide ^akea" ?—Because they never had a and never want one. .What is smaller than a gnat's mouth? gnat's tongue. -^When is a man thinner than a lath?— vhen he's a shaving. Why i8 loy,, like ft potato ?—Because shoots from the eye. Why does a brunette's face resemMe ^•et day?—Because it is not fair. P Why is a dock like a bashful girl?— ■"•cause its faoe is behind its IvwA.

Death of a well-known Aberdarian. j On January 18th Mr. Hopkin M. James, 33 Albert Street, Aberdare, passed away at the age of 63. Mr James was well-known in town, hav- ing been at one time licensee of the Morning Star, and subsequently i steward of the now defunct Work- j men's Club. He leaves two sisters, j one of whom is Miss James, 33 Al- J bert Street. The interment took place on Saturday at the Aberdare Cemetery. The Rev. T. Eli Evans, Soar, offici- ated. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr J. Zachariah, Ynyslwyd Street, Aberdare.

ABERAMAk | WEDDING. Miss Rosaline A. Lewis, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewit4, Cardiff Road, and Mr. 1'1. R. Harvey, Aberaman, were married at the Register Office, Merthyr, on Tue&- day morning last, before the deputy- registrar, Mr. E. R. Thomas, Aberdare. OBITUARY. Mrs. Mary Williams, wife of Mr. John Williams, Temple Bar Hotel, secretary of the Aberaman Licensed Victuallers' Association, passed away on Tuesday morning after a protracted illness, patiently borne. Deceased was only 48 years of age, and was highly respected in the locality. She was a sister to Mr. Aaron Morgan, Commerce Place. General sympathy is extended to the husband and three daughters, one of whom is in Australia. I

MOUNTAIN AbH. I DEMONSTRATIONS twice daily of the famous Swift Vacuum Clothes j Washer, 3 and tj.30. Tub of Ciothes washed in four minutes. At the office of Mr. Roger Price (of Rhyl), 18 Market Square, Pontypridd, commencing January 18th. BRYN SEION. At the weekly meeting of the Literary Society a paper was read by Mr T. H. Roberts on Edison and by Miss A. M. Harris on j "Bunyan." The popular local bass, Mr. i John Williams, sang "The Lighthouse Tower." Mr. J. Lewis won on the impromptu speech; subject, "The Backetar." I PAi.tj.3H CHURCH. — Holy Com- munion was celebrated in St. Margaret's Church at 8 o'clock last Sunday morning, Matins was sung at 11 o'clock. The Te Deum and Benedictua were sung to Smart in F. Evensong was conducted by the Vicar. The Magnificat was sung to Foster and the Nunc Dimittis to Monk. The preacher in the morning was the Rev. T. J. Morgan, and in the even- ing the Vicar. INTERMENT.—The funeral of Mrs. Mary Bishop, wife of Mr Frank Bishop, i Beadon Street, took place in Maesyr- arian Cemetery on Saturday afternoon, I the Rey. T. J. Morgan officiating. The chief mourners were: the Husband; Miss Georgina Bishop, daughter; Mr. Frank Bishop, son; Mr. John Bishop, son; Mr. Harry Bishop, son; Miss son; Mr. Harry Bishop, son; Miss Daisy Florence Bishop, daughter; Mr. Reginald Bishop, son; Messrs. Albert I Bishop and Samuel Male, sons-in-law. The deceased was 53 years of age. Beautiful floral tributes were received from: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Barrett, London; Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Mer- thyr; Georgina, Frank, and Father. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. Frank Mills and Mr. David Evans. THE MEASURE OF OUR CUSTOM- EltS is taken by practical tailors. Mourning suits in a few hours at Ted McGregor's, Oxford Street. OMISSION. Inadvertently the name of Mr Frank Callaway was omit- too from our report of the late J. Cal- laway's funeral. Mr Callaway is iho eldest won of the deceased. A SMOKING CONCERT was held at the Cosmo on Saturday night. Several of the recruits from Newport depot, homo on furlough, were present. I A number of good songs and stump speeches were given by members. Air G. Newcombe provided at the piano. A report was read by Mr. J. Bluett, who has just returned from a tour through the Midlands on Cosmo work at Leices- ter, Northampton and Nottingham. He had also been in the Zeppelin raid zone, and gave a most interesting account of the event. A letter was read from Trooper Partridge, lltli Hussars, from Rouen. He was the first, of the Cos- mos who enlisted in Kitchener's Army to go to France. Trooper A. Punk has recovered from his illness, and is now hack with the 11th at Aldershot. RAILWAY CLERKS IN CONFER- ENCE.—There was a big conference of South Wales Railway clerical workers at Pontypridd last Thursday. Tho chief speaker was th< General Secre- tary of the Railway Clerks Association, Mr A. G. Walkden, who is a Parlia- mentary Candidate for West Wolver- hampton. Mountain Ash was wei! re- presented. A few musical items were given by Mr. Garnie Newcombe's Cos- mo Quartette, Mountain Ash. which were greatly appreciated. Mr. Walk- den said that over 2,000 of the R.C.A. had enlisted in H.M. Army since the war, and quite another such lot would have joined, only I.ord Kitchenor has laid it down emphatically that the railway staff must not be drained so as to affect the efficiency of the Transport System. FUNEIIAI,Tho interment of the mortal remains of Mrs. Rachel Rosser, wife of Mr. Tom Rosser, 55 Philip St., whose death was reported in our last issue, took place in Caegarw Cemetery last Saturday aiternoon. The Vict,r officiated. The liearers were members I ci the Church Benefit Society. The chief mourners were (the husband was too ill to attend): Mr E. T. Rosser, son Miss M. A. Rosser, daughter; Masters K. J. and D. J. Rosser, sons; Mr. Thomas Davies, Cwmbach, cousin Mr. D. J. Daviea, cousin; Mrs. M. J. George, cousin, Pontygwaith; Mr and Mrs. \V. Williams, County School House; Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Davies, Penrhiwceiber, niece; Messrs. David and Win. Rowlands and Ivor Isaac, Efail Isaf. Beautiful floral tributes were laid on the codin by the family; the Volunteer Band Institute; the Y.M.C.A.; Deep Duffryn Workmen and Checkweigiiers Committee. 'Ihe funeral arrangements were carried out bv Air Frank Mills ,nd Mr Dd. Evans. WORKMEN'S CLUB. A grand con- cert was given in the Workmen's Club last Thursday evening. Mr. Pat Hallin- han presided over a good crowd. The artistes were Messrs. W. Jenkins, Jack Grandfield, Edward Harris, Joseph Webb, and Geo. Asplin. HAGGAR'S. A great list of star films is being put forward by Mr. Bert Richards at Haggar's. "Martin Chuzz- lewit holds pride of positions, and the adventures of Young Martin and Mark Tapley will be closely followed. Coming shortly to this popular house are "The Price of Crime and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's "A Study in Scarlet." NEW THEATRE. — Never in the history of the Workmen's Theatre has the place been so completely filled as during this week. Miss Inez Howard's Co., always welcome, have been es- pecially HO this week. They have been presenting Edward E. Rose's "The Rosary." An excellently well-balanced company has thrilled the. audience each night. Miss Camille Ronald pourtrays the twin sisters with wonderful grace and powerful force. Mr. Chas. A. Laker as Bruce Wilton goes through the whole gamut of human passions in fine style. It is a difficult part but well played. Air. George F. Ide plays the villain of the part. It was cleverly done, never I overdone, and the difficult finale- I forgiveness was splendidly acted. The Father Kelly of Mr. Henry Chattell was a great success, and he won every- body's heart. The Misses Mary Kinloch and Dorothy Maude, in their respective parts of Kathleen O'Connor and Lesura Watkins, were excellent and played well round the principals. Mr. Avis C. Phelps as Charlie Harrow and Mr. Alec Finlayson as Lee Martin also gave ex- cellent characterisations. The remain- der of the week will be staged that famous drama, "The Midnight Wedd- ing." Next week Mr. Curnow has a great vaudeville show and star pictures. WEDDING. A pretty wedding was celebrated at Bethania Chapel on Wed- nesday morning, the Rev. J. Phillips officiating. The happy pair were Air. Ben Thomas, son of Mr. Isaac Thomas, Lletty Arthen, Austin Street, and Miss Annie Morgan, Macedonia Villa, young- est daughter of the late William Mor- gan, under-manager, Deep Duffryn. The bride looked charming in a grey silk crepe dress, and surmounted by a beauti- ful black hat. The bridesmaids were Miss Hetty Owen Roberts, Merthyr, and Miss Hannah Mary Morgan, the former wearing a grey and the latter a blue costume. Mr. Isaac Thcma stood as best man to his brother, and Mr. David Morgan gave (the bride) his sister away. The guests were entertained at Dryslwyn Villa, the home of the bride's brother, and included the following:- Mrs. Morgan, Maesygwastad; Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Morgan. Mrs. J. O. Jones, Poplars; Mr. and Mrs. Bert Richards, Palace: Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas, Mr. Pryce Thomas, Miss M. L. Morgan, Cardiff; Mi's. Phil Davies, Mrs. Sharrem, Cardiff; Miss Mary Thomas, Miss Sarah Jones, Miss Hannah M. Howells, Mrs. James Williams. Mrs. William Griffiths, Mr. and Airs. E. Hicks, Mr and Airs. Fred Morgan, Mr. Johnnv Morgan, and Ir. Humphrey Jarvis. The bridal pair received many beautiful presents. Gough's Garage Co. supplied the wedding motor-cars.

PENRH I WCEIBER. DEMONSTRATIONS twice daily of the famous Swift Vacuum Clothes I Washer, 3 and G.30. Tub of Clothes washed in four minutes. At tilt office of Mr. Roger Price (of Rhyl), 18 Market Square, Pontypridd, coinmeucing January 18th. JERUSALEA1. Special mission services are being conducted at the above church by the Rev. R. B. jQnes, Ynyshir. The meetings are well atten- ded. ON FURLOUGH. Two local lads I are home this week—Teddy Thomas, I who is on board the Roxburgh, H.M. Navy, and Danny Jones, Rheola Street, who is in the R.G.H. stationed at Ply- I mouth. Both look well. I DEATH. It is with great regret that we record the death of Gunner William Phillips at headquarters. Billy Phillips, as he was familiarly known, was at one time the well-known Moun- tain Ash and then Salford half-back. He joined tho R.G.A. at the outbreak of the war, and was stationed at Leith. He died from pneumonia, and is to be buried to-day (Thursday). He was very popular in this locality. Great sym- pathy is felt with the family. ) THE INTERMENT of Mrs. Davies, Railway Terrace, took place on Satur- day at the Mountain Ash Cemetery. The deceased lady was one of the oldest members of Carmel Church. The mourners were: Mr. John Lodwick, Atr. Rees Richards, Mrs. Thomas, Yn- ysddu; Mr. L. S. Daviee, Abercanaid; Messrs. W. J. Richards, Jacob Rich- ards, Evan Lodwick, W. Lodwick, W. S. Thomas, W. J. Thomas. D. M. Davies, David Evans, Treorchy; D Evans, nephew; D. Morgan, W. Davies, D. ]1,[, Davies, Newquay; Rev. John Evans, Caerphilly; Mr. David Jones, Hirwain; Mrs. Williams, Merthyr; Mr. G. Wil- liams, Mr. Bevan, Pentrebach. Several wreaths were sent. The Rev. Dan Davies, Carmel, officiated. JERUSALEM. A competitive meet- ing was held at the above place on Monday evening. The chairman was Mr. Tali win Richards. Adjudicators: Music. Mr. Emrys Davies, Danygraig; literary, Mr. John Sallis Accompanist, Mr. John Edwards, L.T.S.C. The awards were as follows: --Recitation under 10, divided between Riehy Davies and Sally Evans. Recitation unto 14, Ceinwen Hughes. Open recitation, divided between Dan Daviea and Hugh Evans. Impramptu speech, divided John Evans and Hugh Evans. Impromptu debate, John Evans and friend. Solo under 14, Phoebe Dinah Davies. Solo under 18, John J. Webb. Open solo Myfanwy James. Duet, David William Davies and Jack Evans. Quartette, John Sallis and friends. A vote of thanks to all who took part was pro- posed by the chairman, and seconded by Mr. David Williams. The chairman of oommitee is Mr. William Gwyn Evans; treasurer. Miss Addie Lewis; secretary, lr. John Bow en.

ABERCYNON. MR. H. O. ANTHONY, Chemist, Aber- cynon. strongly recommends all sufferers from Cold in the Head, Nasal Catarrh and Influenza, and also those who work in irritating dust and fumes to use NOSTROLINE. Smear it in your nos- trils and sniff it up. It goes straight to the spot where the trouble is and clears your head instantly. It kills the germs in nose and throat and quickly soothes and heals. Try Nostroline and tell your friends about it. Tubes, Ls. lid., of Mr. H. O. Anthony, Chemist, Abercynon. DEMONSTRATIONS twice daily of the famous Swift Vacuum Clothes Washer, 3 and 6.30. Tub of Clothes washed in four minutes. At the office of Mr. Roger Price (of Rhyl), 18 Market Square, Pontypridd, commencing January lrith. WOUNDED IN CHINA. A visit, on sick leave, is being paid by Private Edward George Pugh, 17 Cardiff Road, son of Sergeant Mathew Pugh, whom we reported in our last week's issue as having gained the Distinguished Service Medal. Private Pugh has been wounded whilbt fighting at Tsing-tau. His father. Sergeant Pugh, who was wounded at Ypres, returned to his depot at Pem- broke on Wednesday morning, but was given the privilege of going to Aber- cynon for a further ten days owing to the return of his son. NATURAL HISTORY. On Wednes- day evening at the Church Hall the Rev. Hubert George Stanley, F E.S., Vicar of Marshfield, and author of "Insect Life- its why and wherefore," delivered an edifying lecture on Natural History, with special reference to bees and wasps. The chair was occupied by Mr. Alfred Morgan, Director of Education, and was supported by the Vicar, the Rev. D. Ellis Jones, L.D. In the course of an excellent lecture Mr. Stanley dwelt on the invaluable contribution made by bees and wasps to the needs of man- kind. The lecturer was warmly thanked on the proposition of the Vicar. GRAND COFFEE SUPPER. A coffee supper was held at Nazareth Bap- tist Vestry on Thursday evening, when about 200 attended. Trayholders: Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Enoch Williams, Mrs.) Hugh Davies, and Mrs. Isaac Jones, assisted by the Misses Lizzie Ann Lloyd, M. A. Evans, Sarah M. Evans, Martha Jane Griffiths, Gwladys Lewis, Lizzie Evans, A. Evans, N. M. Morgan, and J. A. Jones. The cutters and carvers were Mrs. Lewis Evans, Messrs. Hugh Davies, and Samuel Thomas. The brew- ing was done by Mrs. Evans, Glan- cynon Terrace, and Air. John Jones. l'he ticket collectors were Messrs. Lewis Evans, Samuel Jones, John Griffiths, John R-ees, and Thomas Henry Griffiths. The arrangements were in the hands of Air. Tom Evans, assisted by the com- mittee, Alessrs. Philip Jones, treasurer; John Rees, Samuel Jones, William Thomas, and Misses Lizzie Ann Lloyd, M. A. Evans, and Nellie Evans. ON FURLOUGH. Private R. Rogers has been home on furlough for a few days from Haverfordwest. MILLIARDS. On Thursdav the Abercynon Workmen's Hall Billiard team visited Ferndale to play in the Y.M.C.A. League competition, and lost by 386 points. The scores were: Fern- aale: J. R. Alorgan, 200; J. T. Burneli, 200; Lewis Davies, 200; Thomas Short, 200; W. Thomas, 200; and G. Jones, 200: total, 1,200. Abercynon; Tim Hughes, 105; William Rockey, 154; Aubrey Edwards, 105; Thomas Harrison, 133; Richard Moses, 151, and Charlie I Wheeler, 166; total, 814. INQUEST. On Wednesday morn- ing the district coroner, Mr. R. J. Rhys, held an inquest touching the death of Moses John Jones, 27 Cardiff Road, employed as a light carrier at the Dowlais-Cardiff Colliery. On January 19th he was knocked down by a horse and fell against a tram. He died on January 25th. Evidence was given by Mr. Ed- win Rees, fireman; Dr. A. J. Griffin, Morgan Evans, haulier, and the father of the deceased boy. A verdict of "Acci- dental death was returned. ON Fl RLOLO; .—Private William John Jones, Frondeg, came home on furlough on Saturday from Barry, where he is stationed with the 12th Welsh Regiment. MISHAP.—YThilst on duty scouting, Private Evan Davies, 8 New Street, a member of the Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry, stationed at Oxford, received I injuries to his ankle. He now lies at the Military Hospital, Oxford, but is progressing favourably. SOLDIER MISSING.—Lance Corpl. Robert Griffiths, Glanevnon Teri-ae, helongmg to the 2nd Welsh Regiment, is reported missing. I AN ENTERTAINMENT was held by the members of the Abercynon Spiritu- aiist Society at the Carnetown School on Thursday evening. Mr. William Jones, South Street, I presided. The j adjudicator was Air W. Jones, and the j accompanist was Mr John Alorgan. ) Awards:—Singing, Miss Elsie Bond. Potatoe peeling competition, Mr. G. Williams, Aberamsn. Stump speech, Mr. G. Williams. A violin solo was given by Nir. John Williams. Piccolo solo, Mr. A. E. Stephens. Solo; Mr. Evan Davies. Instrumental Trio, Messrs. A. E. Stephens (piccolo), John Williams (violin) and J. Morgan (piano). Solo, Mr Edmund Walters. Sketch, Air Williams and friends. Re- citation, Mr G. E. Williams, Aberaman. Solo, Mr Rowland Hughes. Recita- tion, Mr Evan Hughes; and solo, Miss Katy Yorwerth. The-concert termin- ated with the National Anthem, and the secretary was Mr Evan Davies. CYMDEITHAS DDIWYLLIADOL. Treuliwyd noson ddifyras iawn dan nawdd Cymdeithas Ddiwylliadol y Tabermacl (M.C.) nos Fercher, pryd y cafwyd dadl ar y pwnc. "A ellir cyfiawnhau rhyfel P" Cvinerwyd yr ochr gadarnhaol gan Mr. Thomas Price, a'r nacaol gan Miss C. A. Williams, B.A., a llvwyddwyd gan Mr. P. Wiliams. Cymerwyd rhan gan Mr. W. Ellis Thomas. llywydd y Gymdeithas; Mrs. W. Ellis Thomas,'Mr. Edward Francis, Jones, Aliss Hannah Evans, Air. W. T. Humphreys. Air. Daniel Wii- j hams Mr. Hugh Roberts, Airs. J. Lewis, Mn. E. IR-ees, Mr. Henry Jones, a Mrs. iff 1??" "Cymru Fydd" gan p8* } Humphreys, a, therfynwyd Vi-iY hwylus iawn gan Mr. Daniel )1'iams trwy ganu "Y Ffarwel cyn- j m Chwareuwyd y berdoneg gan Mr. W. 1. Humphreys. WORKMEN'S GRIEVANCES. A I general meeting was held by the Aber- cynon Lodge of the South Wales Miners' Federation on Wednesday evening at the Lesser Hall. Guardian W. C. Dyer occupied the chair, and was supported by Councillor Charles Maddox, secre- tary, and Mr. George Evaiis, treasurer. The auditor. Mr. Edward Jones, check- weigher, gave his report, and the bal- ance sheet was adopted nem. con. The secretary gave a report regarding the grievances of the masons, the receiving of pay slips on Friday, and the ques- tion of a better system of paying out on Saturday. The chairman reported that the Pontypridd Board of Guardians were considering the matter of increas- ing the outdoor relief, and satisfaction was expressed at the proposal. Coun- cillor Maddox moved the following re- solution, which was seconded by Mr. John Evans, and supported by Mr. George Evans:—"That this meeting of members of the Abercynon Lodge of the S.W.M.F. enters its strongest protest against the unreasonable increase in the price of food-stuffs, and urges upon the Government to take steps to protest the workmen of this country." ANNUAL MEETING OF INSTI- TUTE. The Workmen's Hall and in- stitute held the annual general meet- ing at the Lesser Hall on Wednesday night. Air. W. H. James, chairman of the Hall Committee, presided, sup- ported by Mr. D. J. Price, secretary, and Mr. Isaac Stephens, treasurer. The state- ment of accounts for the year was given, and the balance sheet discussed. A num- ber of questions dealing with the bal- ance sheet were asked and answered satisfactorily by the secretary. The balance sheet was accepted. Mr. Price then gave a report of the committee's negotiations regarding the purchasing of the Abercynon Palace, which has been closed down since November. The report was accepted, and the matter left with the Management Committee to deal with. There were five nominations for chairmanship. Result:—George Ferguson, 23; Hugh Davies, 23; John Rees Morgan, 22; Stephen John James, 20, and David Williams, 1. On the second vote Mr. Ferguson had 51 votes and Mr. Davies, 43. The secretary, Mr. D. J. Price, and treasurer, Mr. Isaac Stephens, were re-elected unopposed. The election of eight committee-men re- sulted as follows:—(Elected), Charles Maddox, 74; George Evans, 49; Griffith Owen, 48; Hugh Davies, 45; William John Jones, 44; Stephen John James, 40; John Davies, 34; Charles Brixey, 32. (Non-elected), William New- man, 31; William Amos, 30; Richard Edwards, 27; Joseph Lewis, 27; Arthur Turner, 26; Evan Caveley, 25; Joseph Davies, 23, and John Rees, 20. The com- mittee's attendance for last year was as follows:—Eddie Johnson, 40 out of a possible 52; David Jenkins, 19 out of 30; Stephen John James, 55 out of 60; John Davies, 39 out of 48; Ben Rees, 36 out of 39; Charles Brixey, 46 out of 57: Hugh Davies, 21 out of 22, and Rees Edwards, I 8 out of 14.

YNYSYB WL. HOVE FROM CHINA. Private Tom Ellis, son of Mr Robert Ellis, Augustus Street, has arrived in this country from China with the Second Battalion, South Wales Borderers. Private Ellis, who took part in the lighting at Tsing-Tau, has been abroad with his regiment for about three years. One of his brothers has been killed at the Front.

SIR MARCHANT WILLIAMS' WILL. Sir Marchant Williams, of Rhydy- felin, Builth Wells, stipendiary magis- trate for Merthyr and Aberdare, who died on October 27, left unsettled pro- perty of the gross value of E3,608, of which the net personalty has been sworn at 1:677. Probate of his will dated May 30, 1892, which was ex- tracted by Mr W. Thomas, Aberdare, has been granted to his widow, Dame Elizabeth Ann Williams, the sole exe- cutix, to whom he left all his property absolutely.

GAMES AT THE MOUNT. Result of Card Match, St. Teilo's C. Club v. Workmen's Club, Mountain Ash, on January 22nd:- Cribbage. St. Teilo's: J. Bevnon (capt.) and J. Clarke, 1; A. Alorgan and J. Mor- frin, 2; J. E. Davies end W. Williams, 2. Total Cribbage Points, 5. Workmen's: H. Wi'linms and W. Pritchard ,2; D. Barnett and C. .Tonkins, 1; W. PbilMns and T. Morgan, 1. Total Points, 4. ^^Whist. St. Teilo's: cflPrl. Bonlton and D. J. T-xx-is, 2; W. Williams and W. Crate. 3; A. Morgan hnri J. Mor- gan, 1. Total Whist Points, 6. Workman's: G. Barrett P-nd D. Collins, J. Jones and F. Edwards, 0: H. Williams and W. Jones, 2. Total Whist Points, 3. I Don. St. Teilo's; D. J. Morgan and E. Phillips, 1: J. Bevnon and W. Crate, 0; C. H. Boulton f.nd D. J. Lewis, 1. Total Don Points. 2. Workmen's: C. Morgan and E. Clark, 2; W. Davies and J. Watkins, 3; G. Saunders and G. Tucker, 2. Total Don Points, 7. Aggregate Points. St. TeUo's 13 Workmen's 14

WAR MEMS FROM fTHE MOUNT. Recruits.—Still they go. Again this week the R.O. has ben busy. Sergt. Major Johns has added 35 recruits to His Majesty's Forces this week. Personal 'Quite right, Clem's part- ed with it. Gordon's got it, and Sandy's looking out for it-the flue. Cefnpennar Cruities A nice batch of smart boys from Cwm and Cefn Pennar joined the Royal "Favourites" this week. They were Gwilym James, Thomas Alorris, WTm. Evans, William Jones, Sidney Evans, Charlie Beecham, Alfred John Lambert, Horace Wood- row and Robert John Evans. A Minister's Son.—Mr. Idwal Wil- liams, son of Rev. and Mrs. E. T. Wil- liams (Penuel), St. Winefred Vilia, Penrhiwceiber, has eniisted in the R.F.A. Mr. Williams was lately on the staff at the Recruiting Office. Ceiber?—Ceiberites have been very slow this week. Mr Wm. Daniels, 60 I Tanycoad, has joined the Royal Favourites. Cynoni tes. -Fred k. Oswald Regin- ald Hinks, 36 Aberdare Road, has joined for the full period in the Army Service Corps'. Owen Lockett has gone to the South Wales Borderers, Brecon, and Albert West, 7 Gwendoline Ter- race, to the 12th Welsh. J From the Bull.-Another little batch from the Bull made their minds up this woek. John Jones, 1 Augusta Street; Wm. Morgan Davies, 3 New Road, to 12th Welsh, Barry. Fredk. Vincent, 10 Augusta Street; Joseph Roberts, 23 Augusta Street-; John Griffiths, 30 Thompson Street, and Wm. Thomas Poole, 31 Thomson Street, to the Ban- tams.

Brevities from the Bull. Freddie Vincent entertained the Staff; the Robertstonians are getting jealous. A bright Irish boy when asked if he'd been sworn in said, Yes, and had my complexion taken." Who was the recruit that was bound over for 6 months a little time ago, and now wants to know what they'll do to him for fighting the Germans. A Bullite asked his occupation said that he was the organist at Bracchi's. It was a mouth-organ though. Another Bull". What religion is your father? He's in the 5th Welsh at Ponty. Continuing he said his chest measurement was 301 and a bit over. The Record.—I was pleased to get a note from Havertordwest about the Re- cord T-'amily in our district. As I men- tioned last week the Victoria Street case, Pte. Al. Thomas, If Company, 5th Reserve Batt.. kindly writes as follows: The lather is Mr Edward Thomas, 12 Victoria Street, Miskin, and the sons, seven in number, arc as follows: John, David, Evan, Morgan and Samuel, in the oth Welsh; Thomas in the Mon- mouth Territorials, and Joseph in the R.F.A. A proud father surely. I shall be pleased to hear of the further fortunes of this fighting family. May they all return safely. More Miskinites.-Geo. Mitchell, 12 Glamorgan Street; Charlie Hull, 15 Thomas Street, and Reg. Thomas, 4 Aliskin Terrace, have chosen the R.F.A. as their regiment. The "Favourites" Again.—A useful recruit is William Geo. Evans, 16 Cop- ley Street. He was blacksmith at Cwmcynon. Cornelius Mahoney, Nap- ier Street; Ivor Arthur Johnson, 30 Ceridwen Street, and John Collins, 44 Cardiff Road, the latter for the full term, have also joined the "Favour- ites."

Why is Indian ink like a cunning negro ?-Becauae it is a deep black, When is a tree as comfortable as a I bed?—When it is down. What bridge has no human beimg crossed ?—The bridge of his own sose.

MEMS FROM THE MOUNT. Half a dozen people in Oxford Street last. week looking for Brains. Ask the lady at the meat purveyor's—Have you any brains? j The latest specimen from our high grade schools asked in a shop for a diary book. Mr. Peters went to look for a medical work on the complaint. A celebrated chauffeur got punctured and wanted a push. A crowd obliged, but when the clutch went in the crowd fell down. A youngster at one of the schools in the lower part of the valley was asked to write an essay on the war. One por- tion of his composition was particular- ly impressive. He says, The Turks have now come out, but the devils are nearly swiped out." They are wondering at the Labour Exchange what a certain man wanted, who called on them the other day. Is this the Register Office?" "Yes." 11 Wtl], the missus is confined; put it down." There's a fountain pen for sale in Ox- ford Street. They say it came from Cheltenham, but I hae ma doots. This isn't Lukev's Jimmy Wilde. It was the Special, and he was' on the job, but alas for that 17th round. What Price Joe as a tipster. The magnificent Roll of Honour of the soldier members of the Vol. Band Club is attracting great crowds in Davy Hay's window. There's a German Helmet in Mr. Thomas's window. It's a capture by Luther Lewis, of our Ambulance Corps. Dick was struck on the Slavey at the Empire. "Stick it, girl," he shouted as she was doing the double shuffle. And she did.

Aberdare Cinema. Next Week: The Call of the North and London's Under-world." The patrons of the above place of en- tertainment have a splendid treat in store for them. Next week, Clarke's the Man has engaged for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, that all en- grossing picture, "The Call of the North "—one of the most magnificent triumphs of the picture-play world. The story is of a Factor in the far west who gets lost whilst on a journey. He sees a light in the wood, and Elodie Wilson comes to his rescue and takes him to her father's cabin. The buyer for this Post is a man named Rand, who insults Elodie, and she and the Factor decide to elope and are married by a travelling priest. Elodie's father shows the note they have left behind to Hand, who plans revenge. The plot thickens when the. Factor's jealousy is aroused. Twenty years elapse and the Factor's daughter is a grown woman. A young man named Stewart, whose father met his death at the hands of the Factor, finds this out. Vengeance is sworn, and the Factor's son, Ned, is made prisoner. Every- thing, however, ends happily for the working out of this clever film could scarcely do otherwise. It is charming from beginning to end, and the scenery in which it is laid is superb. For the end of the week, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Clarke's the Man has secured an exclusive film entitled, London's Under-world." It is a thrilling story of the great Metropolis and its seamy side. It shows the undercurrent, and is a most valuable lesson to the un- wary. There are many other speciali- ties in Clarke's the Man's programme, and crowded houses are sure to be the order of the day. The popular Satur- day Matinee for children will be con- tinued.

a.. TO LET. ELL-ESTABLISBED modern v T bakehouse with decker ovens. Good connection. Centre of Miskin, Mountain Ash.—Apply, Price, Grocer, Miskin, Mountain Ash. New Theatre mountain ASH. The Four Krays in the art of modern Comedy. I Pathe's Gazette: Illus- trating Latest War News. Revolving Becketts In their Se; sat onal Novelty including—The Great Breakaway Ladder. STAR PICTURES— Mondav, Tuesday & Wednesday "When Woman Loves" Thursday,Friday and Saturday- "Heroine of Mons." MISS. Njarcel De Vere The Original and only Cycling Violinist. THE Len-H^d Trio in a Dramatic Musical and Comedy Playlet: The Burglar's Surprise." Admission: Id, 6d., 4d, and Srf, IN Two H.II.Ises 0" Saturday