The Aberdare Leader

Tlie War. ABERDARE TELECRAPHIST'S EXPERI ENCES. AT THE FRONT. Pte. P. W. C. Baynham, who prior to the outbreak of the war was a postal clerk at Aberdare for over two years, has just been discharged from hospital on furlough, being still lame from a bullet wound in the leg. He is now st&ying at his parents' home at lleie- ford. He has been serving at the Front as a telegraphist, and was wounded on Dec. 10th while cable lay- ing near Ypres. A sniper's shot struck him on the right knee, and he fell from his horse. While he was in the clearing hospital a German aero- plane attempted to drop a bomb on the hospital, but it struck a railway station. Pte. Baynham spent Christ mas in the base hospital, and has been for about a month in hospital at Ox- ford. There he underwent an oper- ation, as a result of which he hopes in time to have the normal use of his leg again. Pte. Baynham saw some of the real business around Ypres. He saw the magnificent Cloth Hall at Ypres be- fore it was destroyed, and also after it had been reduced to ruins. He said that many of the inhabitants still re- main. He had to work under a shell fire the whole day long, about three quarters of a mile from Ypres. There one man had to work alone in a building used as office 24 hours at a stretch, changing in the dark. They were taken by a car (without lights) to a point about a mile from the "office," and then had to walk. While he was working there, two houses and a farm were shelled within 50 yards of him. He was there working with the French. On one occasion two German spies were caught loitering outside. One was dressed as a woman and the other as an old man. He believed thev were shot. The aeroplane duels Private Baynham described as very exciting. On one occasion at Ypres'a German aeroplane came over. The English in- fantary fired at it, but failed to hit. Two French aeroplanes went up and gave chase. One French aeroplane got on each side of the German, and tried to manoeuvre into good positions to fire. Suddenly the German aero- plane dived, and by a brilliant looping- the-loop feat eluded its pursuers and es- caped. The German aeroplanes, he de- clared, were marvellous, and it was al- ways difficult to bring one down with- out special guns. There was great excitement one day at the Cavalry Headquarters," Pte. Baynham said, when a German aeroplane visited that area and was only 200 yards above us. Several attempts were made to bring it down with our rifles, but it was no good." In modern warfare it is the easiest thing in the world to confuse enemies and friends, and Pte. Bayn- ham gives one or two sad examples of this. On one occasion, a German and an English aeroplane were having a duel in the air, and English infantry fired and brought down their own machine in mistake. On another oc- casion, the Devons got into wire en- tanglements, and were there fired upon by their own artillery with terrible re- sults. Pte. Baynham corroborates the general testimony that the English ar- tillery has greatly improved. He says the Germans at night use shells which throw out stars, illuminating the whole neighbourhood, and the effect is very striking.

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Letters to the Editor. PENCILS FOR SOLDIERS. MR. EDGAR JONES' APPEAL. Mr. Aubrey Roberts, M.A., Aberdare, has received the following letter from Mr. Edgar Jones, M.P., who is now with theBArmy in France, and is en- gaged in Y.M.C.A. work:- Dear Mr. Roberts,—There is one thing that our brave soldiers out here keep asking for in such numbers that I cannot supply; they want copying ink pencils with which to write letters to their friends and dear ones at home. I want at least 50,000 pencils at once. I wonder whether you would consider it proper to ask each boy and girl in the schools of the Aberdare District to con- tribute one pencil for the use of a soldier at the front. I meet many Aberdare men out here, and shall meet many more when Kitchener's Army comes out. Such strange coincidences happen here all the time that 1 may, without knowing, give a man the very pencil sent by his own little son or daughter, or younger brother or sister. Each school might pack the pencils separately with the name, of the school on the packet, and if a senior boy and girl will write a nice short letter in their own handwriting, stating that the gift was being sent, and wishing them suc- cess, I will pin up the letters in the re- creation tents, and I can assure you that the sight of the young people's hand- writing will be like a sweet breath from home to the men out here. If, however, you decide to arrange with other teachers for the collection of such a present, perhaps you will kindly make up one parcel and address it to me, "With the British Expeditionary Force in France," c/o A. K. Yapp, Esq., Y.M.C.A. Headquarters, 13 Russell Square, London, W.C. Mr. Yapp will arrange for their transport to France. We shall feel encouraged and cheered in the horrible weather out here if the boys and girls of J&erdare can help us in this small but very useful way.—Yours very faithfully, EDGAR R. JONES." In the happy days of peace many of us have appreciated the strenuous use- ful and Christian work of the Y.M.C.A. Now in the terrible days of war we real- ise the extra strain placed upon the voluntary work of this association. Such a task needs skilled helpers, and such a one, we are delighted to learn from all quarters, has been found in Mr Edgar Jones, whose wide and varied experience in Y.M.C.A. work in the Rhondda must now stand him in good stead. We must not forget that work, such as is being done is well nigh in- dispensable, and is much praised by our soldiers at the front. So we must not regard workers in such a cause as shirkers from the more perilous work of the soldier in the trench. Each has his place to fill and his work to do, and energetic and efficient as have been the services of our senior member, we have lately heard that he is to turn his ser- vices to a more martial direction. We learn from the press that he has been commissioned by the War Office to raise a Pioneer Battalion. We trust he will meet with the same success in this new sphere. As the reader will see from the above letter addressed by Mr Edgar Jones to Mr. Roberts, the Y.M.C.A. at Rouen-the base "somewhere" in France, are in need of 50,000 copying ink pencils for the use of the soldiers. Mr. Edgar Jones suggests certain methods of appeal. Probably these sug- gestions cannot be followed out, but other methods may be adopted which will secure the organisation of this ap- peal on a firm basis. Mr Roberts asks us to announce that he will be glad if all those friends of the soldiers at the front interested in this appeal would meet at 7.30 p.m. on Friday, 19th Feb., at the Aberdare Liberal Club, to dis- cuss the ways and means of giving effect to this request.

Mountain Ash County Court. Tuesday, Feb. 16.-Before His Honour Judge Bryn Roberts. Administration order.-An applicant from Pentwyn Avenue, Penrhiwceiber, asked for an administration order in respect of his debts. When asked how much he owed, he stood speechless. His Honour: Step down, I can't waste my time while you search your pockets. Continued Payment.—Grace Jones, 6 Hillside, Penrhiwceiber, represented by Mr Ivor Parry, applied for payment out of court of her share in a compensation case in which she was declared a depend- ent. The applicant had married, and was the daughter of David Owen, who was killed whilst in the employ of Nixon's Navigation Colliery Co., Appli- cant's husband was named Alfred Thos. Jones.—His Honour ordered payment of 15s. a week for the support of applicant and the children, Laura Ellen and David John. Payments to continue till the last-named attained 14 years' of age. Case About an oven.-The case of J. Mathias, Mountain Ash, v. David Prosser, Treharris, was mentioned by Mr. Gwilym Jones, who appeared for the defendant Prosser. The action was for money for fixing an oven, and was partly heard at the last court, the plaintiff Mathias having given his evi- dence in full. David Prosser denied that the work was satisfactory, but the Judge would not accept that as expert evidence and ordered an adjournment for a month to procure expert evidence. —Mr. Gwilym Jones explained that the defendant was ill, and asked for a further adjournment.—Plaintiff opposed the application, as he had applied to de- fendant for the key of the place, so that he could bring expert rebutting evi- dence, but had not received any reply.— His Honour: Well, proceed with your case. The defendant has had a month to prepare his.—Mr. Jones was not pre- pared to go on with the case, and judg- ment was given for plaintiff with costs. Continuation of Payments. Mary Elizabeth Daunton, Treharris, repre- sented by Mr. Ivor Parry, applied for a reconsideration of an apportionment made last year in respect of herself and child. The child was posthumous and died a few weeks after the award was made. The amount in Court was £ 204. The applicant was living with her father and mother.—His Honour ordered a continuation of the payments—10s. a week—until Aug. 1st, 1916. To Canada.—Mary Ann Jones, 12 Herbert Street, Abercynon, widow of Cleveland Jones, declared sole depend- ent last July 14th in an award of com- pensation applied to the Judge for pay- ment out of court of a siim of money as she desired to go to her relatives in Canada.—Granted. Variation of order.-The arbitration case of Emma Oaten, 34 Glyn Gwyn Street, Miskin, Mountain Ash, and Nixon's Navigation Colliery Co., was brought up for consideration. Mr Ivor Parry represented the applicant. There was R204 in Court, and since the first award one of the dependents had died. —The order was reduced from 15s. to 10s. per week. Penrhiwceiber Roadman's Claim. Robert Lloyd, a roadman employed by the Penrikyber Navigation Colliery Co. at Penrhiwceiber, sued the company for £1 18s. 9d. respecting work alleged to have been done in relaying a portion of roadway. Mr A. Ivor Parry, Ponty- pridd, was for plaintiff, and Mr A. J. Prosser (Messrs. C. and W. Kenshole, Aberdare) for the defendant company. The case for plaintiff was that when a portion of roadway had to be relaid it was always at a contract price. When he received his pay ticket he was credit- ed according to day rate, and not by the yard.—The defence was that it was al- ways a matter of express contract and not an implied contract, and there was no express contract in this instance.— His Honour gave judgment for the de- fendant company.

Inquests at Mountain Ash. SAD DEATHS OF TWO YOUTHS. At Mountain Ash Police Station on Friday morning Mr. R. J. Rhys, District Coroner, conducted an inquiry into the death of David Henry Davies, Cefn I Pennar.—Francis Davies (wearing the khaki uniform,, Ambulance Brigade) de- posed that he lived at Greenfield Terrace, Cefn Pennar. Deceased was his son, and was 15 years of age last July. He had worked as a collier boy in èwm Pennar Pit for about 18 months. —Coroner: You were away when it happened. That will do, Davies. I'm sorry for your trouble.—JosepTi Ellery stated that he was a collier at Cwm Penjfar Pit. He was coming up in the same cage as the deceased boy on Wed- nesday, February 10th. The bond was a double-decker, and they were on the top deck. There were eight in the bond, but there was room for ten. Witness was the last to go in the cage, and the boy stood next to him. The bar was up in proper position-he was positive of that. The cage went off smoothly- there was no pushing or tomfoolery whatever. About 50 yards from the top he felt a movement of the boy, and the next thing he saw was the boy's head falling towards the pit. He only made a slight breathing sound. When the boy was standing in the cage his feet would be about 30 inches from the edge. Deceased would have to pass witness.— Sidney Lawrence, a collier, deposed that he was in the cage. He hadn't noticed the boy at all until he saw him falling. There was no bump of the cage, which would have been to the surface in two seconds.—Thomas Harris, a hitcher, stated that he had attended to the upper deck on that occasion. He saw the men and boys go in. The bar was up-in fact it was always up when they were raising men. The men got under the gate to go in.—Abraham Moore, M.E., produced a plan of the working' and explained it. The shaft was 385 yards deep. The boy fell on the boards of the sump over 300 jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death." At the same time and place an in- quiry was held into the circumstances surrounding the death of Timothy Jere- miah Lavery.—Henry Lavery, 10 King- craft Street, stated that he was father of deceased, who was 18 years of age last August. He lived at Penrhiw- ceiber, and was a collier. He was hurt in the Ely Penygraig Pit three weeks ago, and was brought to Mountain Ash on January 28th last. He died on Feb- ruary 9th.—Coroner: Whose idea was it to bring him from Penygraig?—Witness: His mother wished to have him home.- Nurse Bendon, matron-in-charge at the Cottage Hospital, stated that the de- ceased was admitted on January 28th. He was suffering from injuries to the head. A clot of blood was forming, and he was a little dazed. Thero was pressure on the brain, and he had sus- tained a bruise of the eye. He became comatose half an hour before death.— Henry Rowlands, Penygraig, was work- ing with deceased. A stone fell on him, about nine or ten inches wide, striking him on the back of the head.—William Davies stated that he was an ambulance man, and dressed the wound on the back of deceased's head.—Thomas Jen- kins, overman, deposed that he had visited the place half-an-hour prior to the accident.—The Coroner, summing up, said it was not a very judicious act to b*g deceased home in such wintry weatlWr.—Verdict of "Accidental death."

Brethyn Cartre'. Amheuthyn ydyw cwrdd a'r ddrama Gymreig mewn diwyg Gymreig. Un felly ydyw y ddrama mewn pedair act sydd newydd ei chyhoeddi gan y Parch. J. Bowen Davies, Bethlehem, Abercwm- boi. Ei henw ydyw "Brethyn Cartre' Yn y dyddiau hyn y mae cryn fri ar ddramodau Cymraeg a Chymreig, ac y mae gahv parhaus am wisg newydd i'r carictor Cymroaidd. Ond y drwg o honi yw y gwelir ef yn ami ar y llwyfan mewn gwisg o borphor a llian main es- tronol. Ond dyma chwedl a'i defnydd o nyddiad cartref." Daw y cymeriad Cym- reig o'n blaen mewn gwisg a gwedd Gymreig, a phortreada yr awdwr y bywyd Cymreig yn ffyddiawn. Yn yr Offi ysmala. benysgafn hon tuedd y ddrama—hyd y nod y ddrama Gym- relg-ydyw bod yn Samson ddall a moel i wueyd i'r Philistiaid chwertliin. Nid yw drama o'r fath yn un gweiliant ar sothach gwagsaw a difoes y "music halls." Os nad yw unrhyw ddrama yn gallu dysgu gwers i ni ac yn ameanu i'n gwneyd yn well yn feddyliol a moesol, yna anfoner hi i ddifvru v wadd a'r ystlumod. Cynghorem ein dramod- wyr a'n cymdeithasau dramodol lleol- ac y mae eu henwau yn lleng—i fynu w brethvn llwyd Abercwmboi. Cant y llain oddiwrth yr awdwr am swllt.

Bethel, Abernant. Cynhaliwyd cyfarfod pobl ieuainc yr eglwys uchod nos Fawrtli. Darllenwvd papur cynwysfawr a da ar Effeithiol- rwydd gras ar fywyd v dyn," gan y brawd Willie Willuims. Siaradwvd gan John Harries, H. L. Williams, Johnny Phillips, B. Samuel, D. Phil- lips, John Owen, John Jones, David Evans. Llywyddwyd gan John Jones. Terfynwyd trwy weddi gan Mrs Sarah Williams. -,s"3iL,H.J.

A Cwmaman D.S.M. In these days, when brave soldiers are rewarded for gallant service in action, and when a local man has just received the Distinguished Service Medal, it is interesting to recall the fact that a few years ago there lived at, Cwmaman a retired warrior on whom had been conferred the D.S.M. for con- spicuous bravery. He was Mr. W. Stuart Major, bandmaster at Cwm- aman. He joined the Army in 1850 when only 15 years old. He served in the Crimean War when only 20 years of age. For his gallantry in carrying wounded men on his back under the enemy's heavy fire he was awarded a medal "For diitinguished bravery in the field." In 1856, when the war was over, he returned to this country, and was introduced to Queen Victoria as the youngest man in the Army with the Dis- tinguished Service Medal. He after- wards served in the Indian Mutiny, and subsequently in the Abyssinian War. He was the proud possessor of five war medals in all. Mr. Major was equally celebrated in musical circles. In 1875 he was appointed bandmast0, of the 3rd Glamorgan Volunteers Mountain Ash. In 1886 he was appoio^ bandmaster at Cwmaman. He P^8^? away in the year 1891. His widow, M*8' Major, and family still reside at aman, and are held in high We regret to learn that Mrs. Major 19 now in indifferent health.

ABERAMAN. mu^kklARDS. — At the Lucania JL Thursday a match took place bettf*5' Aberaman and Pontypridd. AberaP19? won by 571. Dan Isaac made a brea* 64, and Evan Jones a break of 56. r

CWMAMAN. t DEATH. On Thursday night, vrifer the early age of 34, Mrs. Bastable, 11. of Mr. John Bastable, 1 Railway passed away. She leaves a husband ¡1116 six little children, to whom we este our sympathv. BAND OF HOPE TEA. — The Joseph's Church Band of Hope. *.y.g recently performed "An Hour with | Jacks," were on Monday evening e tertained to a splendid tea throug d generosity of Mr. J. Powell, M.E-. a few friends. After tea an improflJP p competitive concert was held, several of the children took part. judges were: Mr. J. Powell and the 1 I. J. Williams, M.A The foll" assisted in entertaining the children'n 1 Mesdames T. Phillips, H. Davief; h9 Phillips, M. Edwards, R. J. Gri#1 E. Twose, Messrs. T. J. Jon: ø. Phillips, R. J. Griffiths, H. DavieS;. Twose, D. Phillips, Tom Jones, Q^"1 Griffiths, and Tom Morris AUXILIARY WAR RELIEF —A committee meeting of the was held on Tuesday evening, Mr. J w, Powell, M.E., presiding. The secret Mr. J. H. Job, submitted the bala.$, sheet, which showed that the i'ece"0 from September 29th, 1914, to Febru.uP 15, 1915, were ,6168 19s. 6d.. while total expenditure during that P.& amounted to < £ 144 2s. 9d., leaVifle-, balance in hand of < £ 24 16s. 9d. The port was accepted as correct, question of the advisability or othe1?^ of amalgamating with the Abero Fund then came before the comnJitcj0» and after a keen discussion it wasi e, cided to remain separate as b'6* The auditors were Messrs. John and David Williams. tel" THE CINEMA. Another Ill" piece has been secured for the (jAa*), aman Cinema. To-night (Thursdjyt also Friday and Saturday "The of Midlothian" will be shown- gif novel of this name is probably It, ,nl e Walter Scott's greatest achiev' rlilo and the picture as shown at CNVVI t.le is adapted from the novel. It is a gpd of a woman's sacrifice for truth, her ultimate triumph and reward, JJ'* the new name given to it is "A WoDVlJ0 Triumph." It is certain that fb°s?ie W have read the tale will not be resist the impulse of going to see$ picture. Those who havfc not rea cannot do better than make up f°r deficiency by visiting the Cinenja t111 one of the remaining evenings of week. Tt is in four reels. e G.F.S — Under the auspices %rl$ Joseph's Church Branch of the Friendly Society the annual ^e^nir dance were held on Tuesday evenlT1^.ere the Lesser Hall. The arrangements in the capable hands of the of the G.F.S., Mrs. A. Hooper. vAity holders: (1) Mrs. Crabbe and Mis?, aPr Edwards; (2) Mrs. James Webh$. Mrs. Hugh Webb, assisted by A. Morris and Miss May Mrs. W. Gough and Miss Jane (4) Mrs. T. J. Jenkins and Smith, assisted by Miss Lizzie land Miss Sarah Williams. Mrs. W. Churchill. Mrs. H. Mrs. Wilson, and Mrs. R-enfrey- attendants, Mr. A. Hooper an^ Tom .Tones. Doorkeepers, Miss Vernall and Mr. George Willia1^8' M.C. of the dance was Mr Fi*e gey, and the nianist was Mr. W- aj INTERMENT. — The mortal of Josephine Jones, the .elght\{oge. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Byron Street, were interred 0,1 day 'ast at Blaengwrach. Chur9 -gte^ Cwmgwrach. The officiating lT1Vl0usf i were the Rev. E..T. Owen at the » the Vicar of Aberpergwm at church, and the Rev. A. Evans graveside. The mourners ^e Parents; Masters Brynmor and brothers; Mr. and Mrs. Chfd >t' grandparents, Abergavenny; jlTo'th61"! Chiwins, Cwmgwrach, gran jf?ntber' Mrs. A. Rogers, Tumble, g^andJS,P^iilS' Mr. W. C. Lewis. Caerau; Mrs. jg0iv Glynneath; Mr. M. and Mrs- jvCii> ResoTven; Mrs. F. Beaman, fie# Mr. J. Evans, Hirwain Mrs- Resolven; Miss P..Tones. Pontrhy,r A- Mr. W. Owen, Pontrhvdyfen; -paT^' J. Hicks, Caerau; Mr. W- Tfnvr^ I Blackwood; Mr. and Mrs. W. Mardy; Mrs. A. Lewis, Mnrdy Vjoger^ M. Rogers, Aberdare; Mr. W- jyfaP-t Tonyrefail, uncles and aunts. e a, other relatives joined the cor n Cwmgwrach, and a large num «eaUti by train from Cwmaman. i. b. wreaths and sprays were s Father and motherMr. Challenger; Mr. and Mrs. A„nie aJ?. Miss M. E. Griffiths; Misses. ™-aeTLve% Winnie Nicholas; Miss Muriel j0nes- Mrs. M. M. Phillips; Mi^ UogeT8> Misses Edna and Winifred anc» Miss May Davies; Teaching^ B g^hoo1' Scholars, Cwmaman Girls Moriah Aman Sunday School.

ABERCYNON.. SEWING GUILD. Th^JKarceh» g Sewing Guild have forwarded P < follows to Lady French, M ■ ^irts, ,i Lewis and others: —26 J11#*1 og e&Zu helpless shirts, 13 pillows, pillows, 34 towels, 84 pillow bandagas, 17 bed jackets, flannel shirts, 39 pairs of rcbief<?' 0( of socks, 11 dor,en handke pairfrf4_ flannel shirts, 26 body belts, socks, 13 scarves, and 1 V1 Tellic°c 9 Ther hare also sent to Lady qcarvf^Ur the fleet: 23 pair of socks, 22 7 helmets, 5 shirts, 5 pairs of c ey. ,Tgf belts, 5 drawers and 1 Je clotfce<* Guild haa also shod aJldfl0idieJ« women and children of sarkrri f..m Aberoynon. id

VAYNOR AND PENDERYN RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. To the Electors of the Parish of Penderyn. Ladies and Gentlemen,— Please accept my sincere thanks for returning me as your representative at the Election on February 4th. I very much appreciate the honour you have conferred upon me, and shall endeavour to serve you faithfully and to the best of my ability, so as to justify the con- fidence you have placed in me. I am, Your obedient servant, DAVID HARRIES. Bodwigiad Arms. Hirwain. February 11, 1915. Prepaid small Advertlaamants. Laterted at the following specially low rateg:- One week. 8 wks. 6 wke. a. d. 8. d. a. d. 16 words 0 6 1 0 1 8 94 0 9 1 6 2 8 M 1 0 3 0 8 0 S 1 3 2 6 8 9 48 1 « s o 4 e1 These charges apply only to the follow- ing classes of advertisements-Apart- nwmta, Situations (Vacant or Wanted), To Let, Lost or Found, and Miscellaneous Wants. Properties for Sale or Wanted at double above rate. Remittances may be made by Postal Orders or half-penny stamps. If not prepaid extra will be charged. Advertisement and Publishing Offices, Cardiff Street, Aberdare. All replies to be called for at the Office. Advertisers who desire to have replies sent to them should forward stamps. WANTED. GENERAL, good and strong.—Apply G personally, Mrs. Rees, Castle Hotel, Aberdare. IMMEDIATELY respectable local man I to solicit orders and deliver bottled ales, stout and mineral waters. Liberal terms to the right man.—Apply personally to, The Manager, Town Brewery, Aberdare. WANTED at once house, from 18s. to 28s. per month. Suitable for railwayman. Within a mile of Aber- dare Station.—Apply, L.P., "Leader" Office. THREE unfurnished rooms in or near Aberdare.—Apply, Miss Lewis, The Hollies, Trecynon. GENERAL wanted, not under 20. Small family.—Apply, David, 18 College Street, Aberdare. STRONG boy, 16—18. Make him- self useful.—Apply F.4, 'Leader Office, Aberdare. SCHOOL Dentist requires two nice large furnished rooms.—Apply, S.D., "Leader" Office. STRONG Lad as errand boy; also youth about 16 to look after pony and assist in shop.—Apply, S.L., "Leader" Office. SMART Boy, newly left school, to deliver papers and make himself generally useful.—Apply, Boy, 'Leader' Office. WANTED by the Hibernian Band Musical Institute, Mountain Ash, twelve young men, ages from 12 to 20, with or without a knowledge of music. Instruments, music, and tui- tion free.—Apply to Band Secretary at Club between 6 and 7 p.m., Tuesdays, Thursday. or Fridays. APARTMENTS and accommodation in Aberdare by well-known Palmist.—Particulars to Prof. Linda, 81 Osborne Road, Pontypool. A GOOD General, age about 22. No washing.—Apply, Mrs. Heppell, Penybryn, Cwmaman, Aberdare. COLLECTOR Canvassers. Ladies C wanted; 20s. per week and com- mission; permanent. G. Liversidge, Desk 82, Milnsbridge, Huddersfield. STRONG General. Good references. Comfortable home.—Apply, Mrs. Pugh, Garfield, Elm Grove. TO LET, TWO unfurnished rooms. Young couple, no children. — Apply, T.V., "Leader" Office, Aberdare. COMFORTABLE Bed and Sitting- C room. Suit gentleman or two friends. Moderate. Apply, AB4, "Leader" Office. LOCK-UP Shop, Stores andT Stable, Wind Street, corner of Nith St., or to be sold with house attached.—Ap- ply, 19 Upper Regent Street. STABLING and Yard, 8 Stalls.—Ap- s ply, Ironbridge Hotel, Aberdare. LODGINGS. Suit one or two young men. Or rooms for married couple.—Apply, 16 Hawthorn Terrace. A LOCK-UP SHOP in Duke Street, Aberdare.—Apply, Dando, Duke Street. ROOMS as Offices. Suit Solicitor, Insurance Company or Archi- tect, etc.—Apply, 2 Cardiff Street, Aberdare. .JO FOR SALE. ASII REGISTER (BOX) in good working order. — Apply, F3, "Leader" Office, Aberdare. HAFF-CUTTING Machine, in good > working order. Apply, F3, "Leader" Office, Aberdare. STANTON Incubator, 60 Eggs; also s hen and chicks.—Rees, 6 Sey- mour Street. PATRIOTIC Badges, Flags, Union Jacks, Belgian, French Allies in Silk, etc. Sampl 12 for 8d. 3 dozen assorted 2s.—W. 1I Jackson and Co., Grimsby. CHICKENS, Crosses. 7s. dozen.— C E. Davies, 13 Trevor Street, Aberdare. MUTOR HEARSE.—Latest design, low price, easy terms. Also light Glass Hearses and Funeral Cars. Photos free. Write for particulars.— Marstons, 24 Bradford St., Birming- ham. PROPERTIES FOR. SALE. A GOOD 7 Roomed House, Glad- A stone Street, Aberaman.—Apply (letter onlv), R.H., "Leader" Office. TO BE SOLD.—Convenient dwelling- house im go»d conditio*—No. 33 Woodland Street, Mountain Ask. Few minutes, walk from stations. Over 54 years' lease.—Apply, with offers, to "W," Leader Oflice, Aberdare. TWO Houses in Cobden Street, Aber- aman.—Apply to W. T. Howell, Solicitor, Aberaman. A GOOD House for Sale. — Apply, F.S., "Leader" Office. MERTHYR TYDFIL UNION. DISTRICT NURSE WANTED. THE GUARDIANS OF THE POOR of the above Union invite appli- cations for the appointment of a Trained Nurse for the Gelligaer District of the Union. Candidates must be between the ages of 25 and 40 years of age, Welsh speak- ing desirable. They must have had a course of Training for at least 3 years in the Medical and Surgical Wards of a Hospital or Infirmary, being a Training School for Nurses and maintaining a Resident Physician or House Surgeon, and will be required to carry out the duties of the office &s directed by the Orders of the Local Government Board. Salary, £ 75 per annum (less deduc- tions under the Superannuation and National Health Insurance Acts), rising by annual increments of JE5 to zC90 per annum. The person appointed must reside at Bargoed. Applications, with certificates or di- plomas, and copies of three testimonials, must reach me by Friday, the 26th day of February, 1915, and must be made upon Forms which may be obtained upon personal application at my Office or by Post, in the latter case enclosing a stamped addressed foolscap envelope. By Order, FRANK T. JAMES, Clerk to the Guardians. 134 High Street, Merthyr Tydfil. NEW TOWN HALL, Pontypridd The 4th ^"EISTEDDFOD Under the auspices of the South Wales Branch of the Club & Institute Union Ltd., will be held on SATURDAY, APRIL 24th, 1915. OPEN MIXED CHOiR COMPETITION Y GWANWYN (Gwilym Gwent). Also .open Instrumental and Vocal Solos and Recitations. For farther particulars see programmes post free lid. each, from the Secretary. 2 & 3 TAFF STREET, PONTYPRIDD, PHOTOGRAPHS For pleasing Photography Call at ———— THE VICTORIA STUDIOS, Victoria Square. O-NLY -ADDR-ESS- Cigarette Photos 1/- per doz. Post Card Photos 2/- per doz. Enlargements from 3/6 each Hours of business 9 30 a m. to 9-30 p.m ,I (Thursdays included). Sundays, 3 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. Wet or dull weather no object. All Work completed on the premises. M. A. WILKINSON, Proprietor. The Typewriting Bureau. FOR ARTISTIC TYPEWRITING AND COPYING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION Miss M. GILBERT, 23 CANON STREET, ABERDARE. LESSONS GIVEN. TERMS MODERATE. TEACHING OF FRENCH. MONS TROADEC, formerly of Brussels, intends forming a French Class at Mountain Ash, or would give lessons separately. Good French Accent.-All information from Mrs. Davies-Jones, Bryn Cerdin, Moun- tain Ash. Full Stock of all makes in SAFETY RAZORS. GILLETTE 21/- CLEMAK & EVERREADY 5/- Leather Wallet Case, 2 Blades 2/6 GILLETTE BLADES 2/- CLEMAK do. 2/6 per packet SWIFT English make BLADES, 2/6, 3/6 per dozen. ALL POST FREE per return. M. A. DAVIES, Cutler, etc., MOUNTAIN ASH. HOUSE WANTED. FOUR Bedrooms, Bathroom, etc. J' Reply with particulars-Mr T. Howell, 19 Connaught Road, Cardiff. MISCELLANEOUS. PALMISTRY.—Lionel Taylor gives Sound Advice Daily. Full Read- ing. Fee, Is. only. Private Rooms, 24 Whitcombe Street, Opposite Queen's Hotel. Hours, 11 to 9. Short Stay. Satisfaction guaranteed, or no fee accepted. SUFFERERS from Gorns and Ia-: growing Nails should eall on D. James, 68 Yayslwyd Street, Aberdare. His-Porous Plaster never fails. FOR SERVICE. PEDIGREE Large Black Boar for JL service.—James Williams, Tan- yard Place, Abomman. THE URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL OF ABERDARE. TO CATERERS & REFRESHMENT CONTRACTORS. THE above Council invite Tenders for the right of CATERING at the New Refreshment Pavilion, Public Park, Trecynon, including the fees to be received from the lavatories, etc., therein from the 1st of April, 1915, to the 31st March, 1916. Persons tendering must submit a tariff, which will be subject to the approval of the Council. No intoxicating liquors allowed. The Park Bye-Laws and Regulations to be strictly observed. Tenders, endorsed Refreshment Pavilion," to be delivered on or before noon of the 6th day of March, 1915. The highest or any tender will not necessa-rily be accepted. D. LLEWELLYN GRIFFITHS, Clerk. Town Hall, Aberdare, Feb. 16, 1915. THE URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL OF ABERDARE. TENDERS FOR STORES, WORK, &c. THE above-named Council are pre- pared to receive Tenders for the Supply of the following STORES, WORK, etc., for 12 months commencing on the 1st April, 1915, and terminating on March 31st, 1916 (with the exception of Hay and Corn, and Provisions and Meat for the Hospital, which are for six months only). Surveyor's, Destructor & Electric Light Departments:— (1) Ironmongery, Tools. (la) Iron- mongery (Electric Light and Destruc- tor Departments). (2) Smithwork. (3) Drain Pipes, Earthenware. (4) Street Brushes. (5) Paving, Curb and Chan- nel. (6) Portland Cement and Hydrau- lic Lime. (7) Cast-iron Water Pipes. (8) Paints. (8a) Oils. (9) Hay and Corn (six months only up to September 30th, 1915). (10) Coal. (11) Scaveng- ing Hirwain, Penywain and Cwmdare. (12) Haulage of Metalling and Gravel various districts. (13) Plumbing Work. (14) Shoeing Scavenging Horses. (15) Harness Repairs. (16) Oilskin Suits. (17) Granite Macadam. (18) Glass. Clerk's Department:— (1) Printing. (2) Advertisements. (3) Stationery and Books. Medical Officer's Department:— (1) Provisions (six months only up to 30th September, 1915). (2) Meat (six months only up to' September 30th, 1915). (3) Milk. (4) Vegetables. (5) Fish. (6) Drugs. (7) Disinfectants. (8) Printing. (9) Advertisements. Forms of Tenders, Specifications, and all other necessary information may be obtained at the Offices of the Several Departments. The Council will not consider any Tender except those on the authorised form, which must be sent to the under- signed on or before the 6th day of March, 1915, endorsed "Tenders for J J The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. D. LLEWELLYN GRIFFITHS, Clerk. Town Hall, Aberdare, Feb. 16, 1915. THE URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL OF ABERDARE. TO BUILDERS. THE above-named Council invite Tenders for the Roofing, Paint- ing, etc., of the Wagon Shed at Gadlys Yard, Aberdare. Plans and Specifica- tions can be inspected and full particu- lars obtained at the Surveyor's Office, Town HalL Aberdare. Tenders, endorsed Stores Depot," to be sent to me on or before the 27th day of February, 1915. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. D. LLEWELLYN GRIFFITHS, Clerk. Town Hall, Aberdare, Feb. 16, 1915. THE URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL OF ABERDARE. TO CONTRACTORS. THE above-named Council invite Tenders for the carrying out of Road Improvements at Cwmbach Road and Bridge Road, Cwmbach. Plans and Specifications can be in- spected and all particulars obtained at the Surveyor's Office, Town Hall, Aber- dare. Tenders, endorsed "Cwmbach Road Improvements," to be sent to me on or before the 6th day of March, 1915. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. D. LLEWELLYN GRIFFITHS, Clerk. Town Hall, Aberdare, Feb. 16, 1915. NOTICE TO TRADESMEN. I WILLIAM ROBERTS, of 80 Jenkin • Street, Abercwmboi, will not be responsible for any debts contracted by my wife, Hannah Roberts. Dated this 13th day of February, 1915. WILLIAM ROBERTS. NOTICE, MADAME DESMOND, the weii- known Swansea Palmist and Clairvoyant, is still carrying on her business at Aberdare, and will until further notice. Consultations daily at 6 Pembroke Street. Fee, Is. only. Hours, 11-9. "BRETHYN CARTRE" DRAMA GYMRAEG mewn Pedair Act Gan y Parch. J. BOWEN DAVIES, Abercwmboi, Aberdar. I'w chael gan yr Awdwr, Pris SWLLT. D. TYSSUL DAVIES, Builder, Contractor & Undertaker Estimates given for Bricked Graves. Persoaai attention to Funerals. Offices: MOUNT PLEASANT, TRECYNON, Aberdare. HAVE you anything to sell, or do you want to buy an article leoond-hand P Try an advertisement in this oolumn. 16 worda for 6d. "THE OLD FIRM"—Established 1883. CASE BROS., ARTISTS IN FLOWERS, 33 QUEEN STREET, CARDIFF. Tel., 623. Telegrams, Case Bros., Cardiff. Wedding Bouquets and Sprays, Wreaths and Crosses. Expert Designers. OUR SPECIALITY WREATHS, 7/6 and 10/6. Please Send Cash with Order. Ring up 623.

Up and ,¡Jflwn (he Vauey. ABERDARE. with, WE HAVE done remarkably well Wi our First Delivery of Ready-to-Wf8* Hats. We are showing a smart select^ of new Models which arrived this w t Sep our indows. The Goods speak themselves.—J. M. Evans, London A\ar house. ST. ELVAN'S. — At this church Sunday morning (Quinquagesima) i Benedicite was sung to Best in C, the Benedictus was chanted. The preached. At the evening service Canticles were sung to Clare in The Rev. D. J. Wills, M.A., officiated- BETHANIA LITERARY SOCI The fortnightly meeting was held the Vestry on Tuesday evening, whei*, debate took place between Mr. W. 11 Jones and Mr. Joseph H. Evans °) Socialism." Mr. Samuel Davies occ £ pied the chair. A very interesting d>' cussion followed, when Mr. Ogwen l6 liams dealt at length on the "subject & also did Mr John Roberts. G.W.R. TEMPERANCE UNION. J The monthly meeting of the Aberd*^ | branch took place on Sundav. gramme: Duet, Mr and Miss StepheI Aberaman. Solos by Miss Jenki1! Neath; Mrs. Evans, Aberdare, and Stephens, Aberaman. Miss E. Cole and Mr. G. Williams. A, inspiring address was given by Evans. A vote of thanks was accord to bv the secretary, Mr. J. Campbell- » the friends yrho took part. Mr. presided. Sixteen new members enrolled.