The Aberdare Leader

CWMDARE. .ANNUAL SALE of Wallpaper, Furni- 1 li ianc^ Ironmongery at W. H. Joues', J^ill Street. Trecvnon, now on. .-FRESH BARGAINS Daily at Prance ^uhams' Is. Sale. p^OBAITH — The Rev. E. Price, s&deryn, occupied the pulpit on Sun- X kerb at Gobaith. INTERMENT. — On Monday last the remains of the late Mrs. J. Thomas, 70 >d -^oad» w,(?re interred at the Aber- 'gire Cemetery. The mourners were: the H'lsband; Thomas Evan, son; Mr. and Griffiths, daughter; Mr. and Mrs. Jones, daughter; Mr. and Mrs. D. J. fhomas, eon; Mr. W. Williams, brother- itt-law; Mr. and Mrs. T. Thomas, 2 £ ?ther-in-law; Evan, Tom, Lewis, Matt, **dwarti, and Maggie, nephews and Mr. and Mrs. G. Elias, Mrs. ^Ussey, Mrs. Jones, Pontypool, nephews nieces; D. W. Griffiths, grandson; and Mrs. Rees Jones, Godreaman. Revs. James Jones, Elim, and T. *°Well, Gobaith, officiated. The deceased'6 grandchildren, Margaret Eleanor and /*llliam John Thomas sent a wreath, the placing it on the coffin. Appropri- ate hymns were sung.

TRECYNON. ANNUAL SALE of Wallpaper, Ftirni- Jure and Ironmongery at W. H. J ones', 1 Mill Street, Trecvnon, now on. ARTIFICIAL TEETH.—Mr. P. Rake attends Mr. Berry's (Hairdresser), Tre- \jjynon, every Monday from 2 to 8 p.m. ^fttients visited at own home, if desired LECTURE. — A capital lecture was given at the Public Hall on Thursday felling last by Mr. F. Martin Duncan, r^.P.S., F.R.M.S. The subject was The wonders of the microscope." Mr. .A. W. Elliott, B.Sc., presided, and there aIIs a large and appreciative audience. T HEN DY CWRDD. — The Rev. T. J. J«nkins, of Hinckley, Leicestershire, officiated at this place of worship on fcundav last, and in the evening preached irom the words, "Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God." He de- livered an interesting discourse, in the course of which he "remarked that Christ juade use of many quotations from the ^*ld Testament, and pressed their truth home to the minds and souls of hi6 listeners. In the text he laid stress on conduct rather than on creed.—At the close of the sermon a communion service was held. The Rev. R. J. Jones, M.A., former minister, was present.—On Sun- day week the pulpit was occupied by the Eric Davies, pastor of the Treorchy ■Euglish Congregational Church. Mr. Davies ha6 accepted a call 'to become pastor of the Pontypridd Unitarian Church, vacated some time ago by the Rev. Park Davies, B.D.

CADLYS. ARTIFICIAL TEETH.—Mr. P. Rake attends Mr. Berry's (Hairdresser), Tre- cytion, every Monday from 2 to 8 p.m. Patients visited at own home, if desired. ANNUAL SALE of Wallpaper, Furni- ture and Ironmongery at W. H. Jones', 1 Mill Street, Trecynon, now on. INTERMENT. On Sunday last the remains of the late Colin Powell, the dearly-loved little son of Mr. and Mrs. D- Morris Powell, Gadlys Post Office, ,re interred at the Aberdare Cemetery. The mourners were: the Father; Mr. ben Powell, uncle; Councillor E. J. Hopkins, Glvn Neath, uncle; Mr. Wood, Mr. J. Davies, Mr. Williams. and Co.), Mr. J. Evans, Mr. Joseph Evans, Mr. H. C. Dutson, and the ^mployees. The Rev. J. Lewis Jenkins, Trinitv, officiated. Wreaths were sent (1) Father and mother (2) grand- mother; (8) Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Hopkins, Qlyn Neath; (4) Mrs. Wood and family; 5) Nurse O'Leary; (6) Miss Lanmaa and Mr. Elson; (7) Mr. D. Jones, Trevor Street; (8) Mr. Dutson; (9) the employees; (10) Mrs. Thomas, Seymour Street; (11) Mrs. Crowley. The sympathy of the neighbourhood goes out to Mr. and Mrs. Powell in their s°re bereavement. Deceased was a bright little lad and a general favourite. The funeral arrangements were carried out oy Messrs. John Howard Morgan and '00., 34 Clifton Street, Aberdare.

ABERDARE. PRESH BARGAINS Daily at Prance Williams' Is. Sale. MOTOR CYCLES, purchased by instal- ments, at cash prices.-Parker Bros., Aberdare. ARTIFICIAL TEETH.-Air. P. Rake "ttends Mr. Berry's (Hairdresser), Tre- cynon, every Monday from 2 to 8 p.m. Patienta viii*od at own hOIlw. if d»siTed. ST. MARK'S. Messrs. T. G. Chivers And W. Pink conducted the service at this mission on Sunday evening last. CORRECTION. In our report of the Trinity Band of Hope lecture in our last issue, it should have been stated that the chairman was Mr. John Jones, while the lantern was operated by Mr. D- Glynne Nicholas. ENGLISH WESLEYAN. At the English Wesleyan Church on Sunday rnorning last the preacher was Mr. Robert Lewis, Penarth, formerly of Aberdare. In the evening the Rev. H. Pearson officiated. LENTEN SERVICES. At St. EI- ian's Church on Wednesday evening \Ash Wednesday) the Vicar preached an 'repressive sermon. On Friday evening the Rev. J. Llewelyn Croft, L. D-, Vicar of Mountain Ash, was the special preacher. N ST. ELVAN'S. At this church on Sunday last the Benedicite was sung to ^est in C. The Benedictus was chanted. The Rev. D. J. Wills, M.A., was the Preacher. At the evening service the Canticles were chanted, and the Vicar Preached an impressive 6ermon. The *>ffertories throughout the day were given to the Diocesan Sunday Fund. APPOINTMENT. We learn that Mr. I. M. James, a native of Aberdare, has been appointed headmaster of the vr 0w^ School, Sirhowy, under the Monmouth County Council. Mr. James served his apprenticeship at the Cwm- aman Council School, and was trained at the Bangor University. He is a bro- ther to Mr. W. James, Higher Standard School, Aberdare. ABERDARE GARDENERS' SOCIETY. —A meeting was held at the Memorial Hall on Saturday last, Mr. Gerrish presiding. A paper was read by Mr. Owen Dee, the Mardy Gardens, on Flowering Shrubs." The lecture, which was very interesting, was illustrated with specimens of the various shrubs re- ferred to. Mr. Dee has had a long ex- perience in this class of gardening. There was a large attendance, and a keen discussion followed, in which Messrs. T. Gerrish, J. A. Prince, B. Llew- elyn, T. Cobner, J. Stubbings, H. Evans, Gomer Griffiths, S. Cox, George Dean; and others took part. CARMEL (B.). The Rev. T. Ed- munds, B.A., pastor of Carmel English Baptist Church, addressed the children attending the church on Sunday morn- ing. Mr. Edmunds dwelt briefly on the qualities that go to make a true gentle- man. The text of his sermon was Acts 3. 15. Jesus Christ, the preacher re- marked, was referred to by Peter in the text as the pioneer of life. He was the pioneer of mankind by finding for us the true way of life. Jesus had found for mankind a way to God and a way into God. Jesus Christ also opened up for us a way into the unknown future. Before Christ came strong men trembled at the thought of death and the prospect of the unknown. Jesus had gone into the terra incognita, and if we continued to keep our interest centred on Christ that land would not be to us an unmapped country. WEDDING. On Sunday last at the old Parish Church Miss Priscilla Welch, 21 Tudor Terrace, was united in holy matrimony to Mr. A. H. Jackson, of the same address. The Vicar, the Rev. James A. Lewis, B.A., officiated. The bride was attired in a peacock blue dress with a picture hat to match, and was given away by her father. The bridesmaid was Miss Laura Humphries, who wore a blue dress and picture hat. The best man was Corporal Reg. Welch, 1st Welsh Regiment, Cardiff Pals Battalion, now stationed at Rhyl, brother of the bride. The wedding breakfast was par- taken of at the home of the bride. The guests included: the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elson, sister and brother- in-law; Miss Amy Welch, sister; Miss Elsie Watts and Air. Griff Jones, G.W.R. The honeymoon is being spent at London and Eastbourne. HIGHLAND PLACE. The annual, meeting of the members of this church was held on Thursday evening. The procedings commenced with a tea, kindly given by the pastor, the Rev. E. T. Evans. The lady members of the congre- gation presided at the tables. After the tables were cleared the business meeting was held, Mr. J. L. Rowlands in the chair. It was remarked that since the last annual meeting was held the church had lost its treasurer, viz., Col. T. Phillips, who passed away last summer. The late Col. Phillips had occupied that office for 24 years. The committee had been very fortunate in the appointment of a successor—Mr. E. Jones, Teilo House. With regard to the war, it was noted that five members of the church had joined various branches of H.M. Forces. They were Mr. R. D. Williams, the secretary of the church, who was now a captain in one of the Battalions of the Welsh Army Corps; Mr. Trevor M. Williams, a lieutenant in another Battalion of the Welsh Army Corps; Mr. Evan Evans, son of Mrs. Evans, Catherine Street; Mr. Teddie Oliver, Stuart Street, and Mr. L. Jackson, Trevor Street. The first two named are sons of Mr. L. N Williams, J.P. The secretary's report was read by Mr. L. N. Williams, and, on the motion of Mr. F. W. Hall, was adopted. The accounts, which were submitted by Mr. E. Jones and Mr. Emerson Williams, showed a slight balance in hand. Mr. Emerson Williams was appointed secretary pend- ing Mr. R. D. Williams' return; Mr. E. Jones was re-elected treasurer; Miss S. George re-elected organist, and Mr. Dan Davies, L.T.S.C., assistant organist. The Rev. R. J. -Tones, M.A., JBroniestyn, whom everybody was glad to see present, addressed a few words to the members, and the pastor followed with a warm appeal for more fidelity to the cause they all had at heart. A special com- mittee was appointed to carry out the new organ scheme. It was explained that the order had been given for a new pipe organ, to cost nearly .£400, and that Mr. L. N. Williams had headed the sub- scription list with the magnificent dona- tion of £ 150. A vote of thanks to the Rev. E. T. Evans for providing the tea was proposed by Miss A. G. George and carried with acclamation.

CWMBACH. FRESH BARGAINS Daily at Prance Williams' Is. Sale. FOR ASTHMA, bronchitis, tight- chest, difficulty of breathing, try Enirvs* Cough-Ease. It cuts the phlegm HHl p10})r" inp tnlwc. MISSION SERVICES. On Sunday last and during the first part of the week special services were held at Bryn Seion Congregational Chapel by Miss Rosina Davies, of Ferryside, the well- known evangelist. She gave addresses and also rendered several songs very sweetly. The services were conducted by the Rev. R. Hugh Daviee, B.A., pastor. The organist was Mr. Fred Rees, A.L.C.M. MORE RECRUITS. The village of Cwmbach is still sending reinforcements- to the colours. The following have joined recently:—Bertie Griffiths, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Griffiths, of 3 Ed- wards Place; Reginald Francis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Francis, of Oak Row; Evan George, son of Mr. and Mrs. John George, of Morgan Row; Fred Ward, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ward, Pleasant Grove; Samuel Davies, Ynys- cynon Street; John Franklyn, Ynys- cynou, and Jim Gentle. FROM THE FRONT. J. R. Davies, of Carmarthen, nephew of Mr. Evan Davies, 4 Providence Place, Cwmbach, has been in action at La Ferte. "Dick," as he is familiarly known, and another young man, accomplished a brave deed in bringing in a wounded comrade under

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ABERAMAN. FRESH BARGAINS Daily at Prance Williams' Is. Sale. HUNDREDS testify to the efficacy of Ernrys Evans' Cough-Ease for coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitis, etc. One dose relieves. It is wonderful. ON FURLOUGH. Private Will Davies, of the Royal Engineers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Davies, Glad- stone Street, is home on furlough. He is in excellent health. He is stationed at Hastings. BILLIARDS. At the Lucania on Thursday last the Aberaman Billiard Team met Treharris. Aberaman won by the huge score of 507. They obtained the maximum points, winning the eight games. Scores: Aberaman: Bob How- ells, 200; Phil Morgan, 200; Dan Isaac, 200; J. C. Thomas, 200; Joe Thomas, 200; J. R. Williams, 200; T. Davies, 200; Will Jones, 200; total, 1,600. Tre- iiarris: L. Morgan, 105; J. Humphreys, 63; Ike Jones, 149; Eynon Hughes, 174; Jack Thomas, 117; Jack Phillips, 197; Harry Parry, 181; D. T. Lewis, 87; total, 1,093. Phil Morgan made 75 on three visits to the table. GWAWR (B.). On Sunday evening: last at Gwawr Church the following children were presented with books for collecting towards the Home Mission by the new pastor, the Rev. T. Lloyd Rees: —W. David Samuel, Rees J. Rowlands, Tommy James Owen, Richard Leach, Mary Grainger, Dinah Davies, Glyn Lewis, Philip J. Thomas, Glyn Llew- elyn, Florrie Simmons, Bessie Grainger, Annie Harries, Ivor Charles Bishop, David John Owen, James Camble, Henry Phillips, Samuel Owen, Megan Jones, Myrddin Jenkins, Alfred Samuel, David Glyn Davies, Nellie Davies, Walter G. Griffiths, Joseph Canning, Maggie May Parry, W. Kerry Williams, Edna May Evans, Bronwen Phillips, and — Grunter. YSGOLDY SILOA. On Monday evening last an eisteddfod was held at the above place. The chair was taken by the Rev. D. Silyn Evans, and the ad- judicators were Miss Letty Jones, Aber- narit, and Mr. David Jones, Aberdare, of the musical and miscellaneous items respectively. Awards: Recitation for children under 14, 1, Maggie May Bux- ton-James; 2, Willie Goronwy. Solo for girls under 14, "Paid a gwawdio'r medd- wyn," 1, Maggie Williams, Cardiff Road; 2, Katie Forey, Aberdare; consolation prize, Lily Griffiths, Gadlys. Impromptu debate, "Which is the greater menace to society—the miser or the spendthrift?" Messrs. Henry Harries and W. R. Evans, Aberaman. Solo for boys under 14, "Robin Goeh," Elwyn Gray, Aberdare. Soprano solo, "Y Gardotes Fach," Maggie Williams. Bass solo, "Mae'th Dad wrtli v Llyw," Mr. John Lewis John. Aberdare. Tenor solo, "Cartref," Mr. Rees George, Cwmaman. Contralto solo, "He was despised," Miss L. A. .James, Aberaman. Pianoforte solo for children under 14, "Yorkshire Bells," Johnnie James, Trecynon. Recitation for I adults, "Pruddgan Telynog," divided be- tween Miss Alice Maud James, Aber- aman, and Miss Kate Rees, Trecynon. Answering six questions on the life of Joseph, under 14, 1, Elwyn Gray; 2, Johnnie Gibbon. A feature of the meet- ing was the excellent manner in which Miss Jones adjudicated. Her remarks were greatly appreciated by the audi- ence. Mr. Jones also gave complete satis- faction. Mr. J. J. Williams, L.L.C.M., Aberdare, ably accompanied throughout. The treasurer was Mr. lhoinas rhillips, while the secretary was Mr. Tom Parry. INTERMENT. — The remains of the late Mrs. Gwenllian Hughes, wife of Mr. Dan Hughes, King's Head Hotel, were interred on Thursday last amidst many manifestations of sorrow at Aber- l'ynon Cemetery. The Rev. B. Howells (B.), Abercynon, conducted the obsequies. A large number of Aberaman friends were in the cortege, including County Councillor William Jones, Messrs. Tom Rees, Castle Hotel, Aberdare; Thomas Howells, Aberaman Hotel; Ed. Howells, Griffin Inn; Harold Knight, Aberdare; .Tames Bick, J. Henry Jones, W. Finn, .Tames Parfitt, W. Thomas, Swan Hotel; T. Edwards, J., W j!J' and Tom Finn, Private Lewis Davies, South Wales Bor- derers. The principal mourners were:- First coach, Husband; Mrs. J. Evans, mother; Misses Lizzie Evans, Aberaman, and Maggie Jane Evans, Llandyssul, sisters; Messrs. Timothy Hughes, Abercynon, brother-in-law; David Hughes. Llandyssul, father-in-law; 2nd coacli, Mr. and Mrs. Tori' Meredith, cousins, Abercynon; Mrs. Mary Lewis, aunt, Abercynon; Phillip Davies, Moun- tain Ash, and Mrs. Gwilym, Abercynon, cousins; 3rd coach, Mr. and Mrs. Ed- ward Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jones, and David Panis, cousins, Aber- cynon; 4th coach, Messrs. George Lewis, Cilfynydd; Windsor Lewis, David Lewis, Miss Annie Lewis and Miss Ellis, Aber- eynon, cousins; 5th coach, Mr. and Mrs. £ va? Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. David Hughes, Abercynon, brothers-in-law and sisters- in-law; 6th coach, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Jones, uncle and aunt; Mrs. Davies, Gadlys Arms, Aberdare; Messrs. Sam and John Jones and Mr6. David Hughes Trecynon, cousins; Mr. Thomas Davies^ Mr. Berryman, Abercynon; Mr. and Mrs. Beddoe, Thorn Hotel; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jones, Junction Hotel, Aber- cynon; Mr. and Mrs. Rees Thomas, Cresselly, and Mrs. Philpin, Mountain Ash; Mrs. Hughes, Aberaman, Mr. Ben: Hughes, Mr. Dan Jones, Mr. and Airs. E. Evans, and Mrs. Joseph Munday, Aberaman. Wreaths were sent by: (1) Ur. and Mrs. Beddoe; (2) Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jones; (3) Mr. and Mrs. R.ees Thomas; (4) Aberaman Licensed Victu- allers' Association; (5) Beaufort Lodge, R.A.O.B.

CWMAMAN. FRESH BARGAINS Daily at Prance f Williams' Is. Sale. FOR ASTHMA, bronchitis, tight- chest, difficulty of breathing, try Ernrys' Cough-Ease. It cuts the phlegm a1 id clears the tubes. AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SO- CIETY. — Under the auspices of the above a lantern-lecture, entitled "Luxury in Photography," was delivered by Mr. T. T. ager, Aberaman, on Wednesday evening at the Institute. The I lecturer very ably described the advan- tages gained with a "Reflex" camera and its great adaptability. Slides bearing on the subject were kindy lent bv Messrs. Butchers, Ltd., of London. The lantern was manipulated by Mr. W. Owen, whilst the duties of chairman were per- formed by Mr. T. B. Morgan. This so- ciety have arranged a series of lectures and demonstrations to be delivered fort- nightly, the subjects covering all branches of photographic art. Next week's lecture will deal on "Chemistry in Photography."

MOUNTAIN ASH. MOTOR CYCLES, purchased by instal- ments, at cash prices.—Parker Bros., Aberdare. A CLEAN PAIR OF HEELS some people show, but what about a clean chin? Call and see Tom Gunningham- the Old Firm-Commercial Street. AN IMPRESSION can be obtained of the latest gent's outfitting by a glance in my windows. Try my ties—Ted MacGregor. BRYN SEION. The weekly meeting of the Literary Society devoted the even- ing to a series of competitions. The prizes were awarded as follows:-Spell- ing, Miss E. M. Davies. Reading, un- punctuated, Mr. W. O. Jones. Solo, hymn-tune, Miss Gwladys Morgan. Read- ing poetry, Mr. D. Lewis. Duet, Messrs. R. A. Lewis and J. M. Atkins. A very pleasant evening was spent. PARISH CHURCH. Holy Commun- ion was celebrated in St. Margaret's Church last Sunday morning at 8 o'clock. Matins and Holy Litany were sung at 11 o'clock. The Benedicite was sung to Keeton, and the Jubilate to MacFarren. Evensong was conducted by the Vicar. The Magnificat was sung to Garrett, and the Nunc Dimittis to Foster. The preacher in the morning was the Rev. J. Llewelyn Croft, and in the even- ing the Rev. Aeron Davies. FUNERAL. The interment of the remains of Mr. Richard Evans, Maes- gwyn, Aberffrwd Road, took place in Aberdare Cemetery last Saturday after- noon. The deceased was 64 years, and was a native of Aberaman. He leaves a sorrowing widow and five children. (Mr. Ben Evans is in New Zealand.) The Rev. John Phillips, Bethania, officiated, and the Rev. D. Lloyd Morgan, D.D., Pont- ardulais also attended. The chief mourners were: Widow; Mr. Gwilym Evans, son; Miss Elizabeth Mary Evans, daughter; Mr. Richard David Evans, son; Mr. Gomer Evans, son; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Davies, Aberaman, sister; Mr. Richard Henry Evans, Aberaman, nephew; Miss Rosie Lawrence, Aber- aman; Miss Lizzie Lawrence, Aberaman; Miss Maggie Mary Davies, cousins. The following friends were present:—Messrs. Abraham Moore, M.E., W. Tedstone, mechanical engineer; John Williams, Allen Street; David Thomas, winder; Mr. Lewis (Refuge), Messrs. Mathew George and Morgan Davies. Mr. J. W. Thomas arranged the funeral. DUFFRYN STREET CHAPEL. — A grand performance of the operetta, "Too Bad," was performed in character by the Duffryn Street Juvenile Choir before crowded audiences on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings, under the able conductorship of Mr. Thomas Pugh, with the assistance of Mrs. E. Burges and Mr. John Davies, stage manager. The following actions were performed:—"The Washerwoman" and Hospital Song" caused roars of laughter; also the duet, "Country Courtship by Ewart Lane and Nellie Macgregor. The following took their characters:—Judith, Florrie Macgregor; Nurse, Annie M. Pugh; Betvs, Gladys .Tames; Old Woman or Fairv, Nellie Pritchard; Mother, Mrs. Pritchard. The vision scene was very effective, showing how Judith in changing her home had lost all happiness. The accom- panist was Mr. Bert Pugh. At the doors were Mr. Hackett, Mr. Fred Pugh, and Mr. S. Pugh. The chair was occupied on the respective evenings by the Rev. E. Burges, Mr. J. S. Standfield, and Mr. D. Price. The proceeds are de- voted to the church funds. The choruses were nicely sung, and all the characters played and sung their parts very credit- ably. I FUNERAL. — The interment of the mortal remains of Mr. Edward Parry Griffiths. chemist, Kemble Villa. Aber- ffrwd Road, took place in Caegarw j Cemetery on Monday afternoon. The deceased was 64 years of age, and was I an old and respected inhabitant of Mountain Ash. He leaves a sorrowing widow and four children. The officiating minister was the Rev. Aeron Davies. The chief mourners were: Miss Nellie Griffiths, daughter; Mr. E. Fred Griffiths, son, Miss Effie Griffiths. (Mr. Percy Griffiths is 'serving in His Majesty's forces in India, and was, therefore, unable to be present.) Mr. A. Shearer, West Calder, brother-in-law; Mr. R. Griffith, cousin, and his eons, Richard, Robert and William; Mr. W. Jones, Mr. Frank Mills, Mr. A. Broom, Mr. A. Oeppen, Mr. H. Jones, sanitary inspec- tor; Mr. W. H. Jones, Ir. David Wil- liams, Dr. Ben Phillips-Jones, Dr. M'Cahill, Dr. Arthur Jones, Rev. John Phillips, Mr. Morgan Edmunds, Mr. Edgar Thomas, Mr. Noah James, Mr. Cornelius Lewis, Mr. Lewis (Pearl), Mr. Ted McGregor, Mr. Sollis, and Mr. Mor- gan Rees. Beautiful floral tributes were placed on the coffin by: Mother and children; Polly, James, Alec, Willie. and Eddie, Scotland; Mr. Frank Mills and family; friends of the Young Men's Christian Association. The funeral ar- rangemnts were carried out by Mr. David Evans.

ANNUAL MEETING. MR. EDGAR JONES, M.P., CRITICISED. The annual meeting of the Aberdare Liberal Club was held on Monday evening. In the absence of Mr. Morgan Watkins, senior vice-president, Mr. R. H. Miles was voted to the chair. He was supported by Mr. M. J. Harris, junior vice-president (who arrived late); Mr. Tom Evans, one of the trustees, and Mr. F. J. Caldicott, secretary.

VOTE OF CONDOLENCE. The Chairman moved a vote of condol- ence with Mr. David Williams, Blaen- gwawr, on the death of his wife, and with Councillor George Powell on the death of his sister. Mr. Miles added that both Mr. Williams and Mr. Powell were old and staunch members of the club. Councillor W. Thomas seconded, and remarked that he had known the de- ceased ladies for many years. The motion was carried, all standing. The Chairman further moved a vote of sympathy with Mr. D. Morris Powell, Gadlys, on the death of his child Colin. The motion was seconded and carried in a similar manner,

FINANCES. The secretary submitted the balance sheet, showing a deficit of .£62. Mr. Caldicott explained that this was due to the decreasing number of members and the reduced billiard receipts. When a General Election was on there was al- ways a large number of new men joining, but gradually a considerable proportion of them lapsed. Having regard to the number of Liberals in Aberdare the Club should be supported better than it was. With regard to billiards they were well aware that competition in the town was more keen than ever, and men who I used to join the Club in order to indulge in the popular pastime were now able to I enjoy the game without joining any in- I stitution. The receipts in billiards per table had' dropped considerably. How- ¡ ever, to meet the deficiency a sum of .£40 I odd would be paid in the course of a few days by the Cardiff Castle Coffee Tavern Co.. in which concern the Club were the largest shareholders. Extra items of ex- penditure during the past year had been xio 10s. towards Mu die's Circulating Library and £5 5s. subscription towards the Welsh National Library. On the motion of Ir. John Davies, Cardiff Road, seconded by Mr. H. H. Collette, the balance sheet was adopted.

ELECTION OF PRESIDENT. DISSATISFACTION WITH MR- EDGAR JONES, M.P. Mr. Emrys Evans proposed the re- flection of Mr. Edgar Jones as president )f the Club. 'I Mr. Robert Walters seconded. I Mr. D. Stephens proposed the election )f Councillor W. Thomas, and the Rev. E. J. Gruffydd seconded. Councillor Thomas said he would rather not allow his name to go forward. It was inadvisable to have a change at this juncture during the war. It was true they wanted someone to take a lead in their local affairs, but he would pre- in their local affairs, but he would pre- fer seeing Mr. L. N. Williams or Mr. I Frank Hodges elected. He (Mr. Thomas) I did not care for the idea of being pitted against Mr. Edgar Jones. Mr. H. H. Collette expressed the hope that Mr. Thomas would allow himself to be nominated. Mr. Edgar Jones had not shown any interest in the Club. Mr. W.' U. Lewis felt they ought to have a local president for once. It would help the Club immensely. Mr. Emrys Evans thought it unwise to throw Mr. Edgar Jones out this year. Mr. John Davies, Cardiff Road (a mem- ber of the committee) appealed to Mr. Thomas to allow his name to go forward. Mr. Edgar Jones might be busy in France at present, but where had he been since he was elected a member for this Borough ? Mr. David Morris, Gadlys. asked what would the electors think of Mr. Edgar Jones if the Liberal Club turned him adrift in this manner. They would naturally come to the conclusion that he was not worth anything. The Club could find no fault with Mr. Jones in his attendance to his duties in the House of Commons. Mr. D. A. Thomas had been elected unopposed for 21 years. Mr. D. Stephens said that a president living in the district might influence persons to join the Club. Were it not for Mr. D. A. Thomas there would have been no Liberal Club in Aberdare to-day. Cries of "Vote"; "vote." Councillor W. Thomas suggested that they write to fr. Edgar Jones asking I him if he would be able to take more interest to the Club in future, or whether his Parliamentary duties were too severe. They would then give him an oppotlJn- itv of tendering his resignation, if he wished to resign. Mr. Edgar Jones and himself were the best of friends. The Chairman said there was an idea prevalent that unless a president were re-elected it was some sort of slight upon that president. That idea should be removed. He suggested that Mr. Jones be re-elected this year, and that they consider a change next year. Rev. E. J. Grnffydd: I am quite will- ing to withdraw my motion on condition that we write to Mr. Edgar Jones. In the mp;\ntirlp can we defer the election of a president P I Secretary: No. the election must take place at the annual meeting. Mr. Aubrey Roberts suggested that two presidents be elected, one honorary, and one local. The Chairman: The rules won't per- mit of that. Mr. George Parr supported Mr. Edgar Jones, and agreed to the suggestion to write to him asking him to take more interest in the Club. Mr. Thomas' nomination was eventu- ally withdrawn, and Air. Thomas sup- ported the election of Mr. Edgar Jones, which was agreed to unanimously.

OTHER OFFICERS. The retiring vice-presidents were Messrs. Morgan Watkins and M. J. Harris. Mr. Tom Evans moved the re-election of Mr. Watkins. This was seconded. Mr Aubrey Roberts moved that Mr. W. Thomas be elected vice-president, and Mr. Collette seconded. Mr. Morris sup- ported. These two gentlemen were fhen elected. Mr. R. H: Miles was re-elected treasur- er; Mr. Jeff Tinney re-elected librarian, and Messrs. D. W. Evans and M. Row- lands re-elected auditors. Messrs. John Davies, Cardiff Road; Joe Daniel, Aberdare; H. Roderick (architect), George Rose (architect), and Griffith Watkins (L. and P. Bank) were elected members of the committee.

THE LIBRARY. Mr. Jeff Tinney, the librarian, gave a very interesting report of his year's work, and stated that the increase in the num- ber of books issued was 80 per cent. over that of the previous year.

Scraps. BY THE SCRIBE. "Welsh Gossip" of the South Wales Daily News" says-- "The englynwyr are irrepressible. Mr. Edgar James, Tycroes, Carmarthenshire, sends the following to the Kaiser:- Hen gorach, ie, bach ei ben-yw Billy, A bwli anniben; Annwn sur, un o dan sen, A bradwr yw i Bryden." z The above has been "seut to the Kaiser," note. It is hoped that the Kaiser will not find an interpreter handy, or the War Lord will be in a greater rage than even Nebuchadnezzar, the dreaming Kaiser, was v< lien no interpreter was available. Many Aberdare people will be inter- ested to learn that the Rev. J. Tudor, B.A., formerly pastor of Soar Congrega- tional Church, and who afterwards undertook the pastorate of a church in the South of England, has enlisted in His Majesty's Forces, not as a chaplain remember, but as a private. Mr. Tudor His Majesty's Forces, not as a chaplain remember, but as a private. Mr. Tudor is a fighter to the backbone. The Aberdare District Council will espouse a reactionary movement if they are going to advocate the abolition of the weekly half-holiday of sub-post- offices in the Aberdare district. Coun- cillor Joseph Martin introduced a mo- tion to that effect on Monday, but added that he did not wish to deprive the assistants of their holiday. How is it possible to abolish early closing without depriving fhe assistants of their holi- day? A rearrangement might be possible in a large establishment where a dozen assistants are employed, where- by an assistant might work on Thursday and take a holf-holiday on Friday or Saturday, but this is not practicable in a place like Abercwmboi, or Cwmdare, or Godreaman, or Llwydcoed. There is no hardship at all in the present arrangement. Grocery establish- ments close at one o'clock on Thursdays, and bread is more of a necessity than stamps, and butter more urgent than postal orders. Surely the P.D. can buy a sovereign's worth of stamps on a Thursday morning to tide them over till Friday morning. The rank and file have not complained, or, at any rate, they have not complained to the people with whom they generally lodge their complaints. The present system works well, so let, it continue. Mr. Martin wanted to go further than keep open sub-post-offices. He made a remark that two letters had been kept till Friday which ought to have been delivered on Thursday afternoon. At present there is no evening delivery, thus enabling the postmen to obtain a few hours' respite every Thursday afternoon, but if the evening delivery is to be reinstated that will have to go as well. The name of Rear-Admiral Sir David Beatty, who won such a signal naval victory over the German a few days ago, is on the lips of everyone, but few guess that there is a connecting link between the gallant Admiral and Aberdare. The father of Admiral Beatty was Captain Beatty, a famous steeple- chase rider in his day, and he rode in the Grand National Steeplechase a horse, named Filbert, owned by Major G. R. Powell, Tynewydd, Hirwain. It as a memorable race, and although many years have passed is still fresh in the minds of many of the sporting friends of Aberdare. His chance to win the blue riband over the sticks was fancied very much locally, and it proved a near thing, for Filbert ran second to the great Manifesto. As show- ing the difficulties in this race the Knights of the Pencil will lay very good odds against any horse completing the journey. It is said that a footwarmer actually made its appearance in a Brecon and Merthyr Railway coach the other day. Such an article had never been seen on the system before, and the railway officials were greatly alarmed, fearing it was a disguised form of German bomb. The T.V.R. Co. have declared a divi- dend at the rate of 31 per cent, per an- 1 num for the half-year ended Dec. 31, I 1915, making 3i per eent. for the year. n 4 In their balance sheet I note that the following amounts have been spent on the Aberdare Branch of their system :— For additional accommodation and alteration at Aberdare Station, £ 5,890 Is. 6d.; Mountain Ash Station, £ 1.354 3s. Od. sundrv stations. ti 1366 12s. 7d. It is rumoured persistently that the Kaiser is going to Heligoland shortly. Many wish he would go no farther than the first syllable. The walls of a graveyard in a certain part of rural Wales are placarded with words to this effect: —"Awake, men! Your country calls you." So far there has been no response from the sleepers. "Stick it. Welsh," the famous battle cry of the late Captain Haggard, of Re- solven. when in the jaws of death. is suggested as an appropriate motto for new WeM) Guards. The motto of the Welsh Regiment is "Gwell angeu na chywilydd' ("Better death than dis- grace "). "The day," as the German would say, is upon us. I mean Dewi Sant's day. But the day has now grown into a week. At any rate the old saint will have to spend a whole week in Aberdare this time. The local Education Authority have fixed next Friday for his visit to the schools, while on the following Friday our patron saint's cyhoeddiad is at the Cvmrodorion's annual reception, when his praises will be sung in pure Cymraeg and his health drunk in cawl cenin. And in the interval there is, of course, "der tag "—the St. David's Day proper. In his descent from or ascent to the celestial regions may the old peace- maker encounter no Zeppelins. How strange! The Germans now blame the late King Edward for the present war! Just think, King Edward the Peacemaker! The French Government have decided to confer the military medal on Sir John French. It entitles the wearer to a salute from men of the same as him- self, plus t4 a year. Well, this reward is, at any rate, as good as the "clod," plus a footstool given as a prize at some local eisteddfodau. And it is almost as good as the British Poet Laureateship with its so many bottles of sherry per annum plus bardic immortality.

t Trinity, Aberdare. The annual meeting of Trinity English C.M. Church, Aberdare, was held ou Thursday evening. There was a large number present. The Rev. J. Lewis Jenkins, pastor, presided. Mr. T. Nicholas, the secretary of the church, presented the annual report and balance sheet, which was considered very satis- factory. The financial part of the report was very gratifying. Notwithstanding the great drain made on the resources of the church and congregation by the exigencies of the war crisis and the various avenues of monetary assistance which had been opened up by the Church, the contributions were well up to the average. In fact there was an in- crease on the previous year's receipts. Mr. Nicholas having dealt with other phases of church activity, Mr. W. D. Morris, ex-Superintendent, and Mr. T. D. Davies, Superintendent, spoke on be- half of the Sunday School. Mr. E. J. Williams, secretary of the Children's Sunday Evening Service, also spoke on behalf of that branch of church service, and Mr. John Jones, president, dealt with the work of the Band of Hope. Mrs. R. H. Miles gave an address on behalf of the Ladies' Guild, and Mr. S. M. Davies spoke briefly in the capacity of auditor. Subsequent gpeakers were Messrs. R. H. Miles, John Giles, Daniel Jones, R. R. Price, and George Parr, deacons of the church. A tea was also held. The trayholders were: Mrs. Morgan David and Miss Jones, Commerce House; Mrs. Roger Thomas and Mrs. John Jones; Mrs. C. A. Harrie-s and Miss Morgan; Mrs. and MissGratton; Mrs. Gritton and Miss Hall; Mrs. Edgar Morgan and Mrs. J. H. James. The cutters were Mrs. Law- rence, Mrs. Retford, Mrs. D. Jones, and Miss Giles. Tea brewer, Mrs. F. Hek. Ticket secretary, Miss R. Mor- gan. Supervisor, Mrs. R. H. Miles.

Farewell Meeting at Trecynon. On Wednesday evening a very interest- ing farewell meeting took place at Eben- ezer Chapel, Trecynon, on the occasion of Mr. Idwal Thomas, D.C., leaving this country for South Africa, on account of his health. The meeting opened with an address by the chairman, Mr. Aubrey Roberts, M.A. Solos appropriate to the occasion having been rendered by Messrs. Jonathan Edwards and William Gwynne, the Rev. J. Grawys Jones, pastor, made a presentation to Mr. Idwal Thomas, who was a member of the church, of a sum of money which had been collected by his co-workers in the church towards his travelling expenses and as a parting gift upon his severing his connection with Ebenezer. Mr. Idwal Thomas, in acknowledging the gift, touched upon his long and in- timate connection with the church. The chairman spoke in the capacity of super- intendent of the Sunday School at Eben- ezer, at which Mr. Idwal Thomas had proved himself a very useful worker. Speeches were also made by Messrs. Edward Lewis, David Treharne, William Thomas,, J. James, E. Stonelake, D.C., and John Lewis, grocer. The latter made interesting references to his own recent trip to South Africa. Solos were rendered by Miss Maud Evans and Mr. William Gwynne. The secretarial duties were carried out by Mr. Martim Thomas, Elm Grove.

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Football. BY "ONLOOKER." On Saturday last the Aberaman Athletic entertained the Aberaman Albions in a 1st Division Glamorgan League match at the Aberaman Park. For the Albions were: -Goal, Ike Wil- liams; backs, W. Morgan (captain) and Will Francis; half-backs, J. Evans, Danny James, and Fred Morgan; for- wards, Wilkins, Oswald Mehane, D. Thomas, G. Richards, and D. J. Rich- ards. Athletic: Goal, Wilcox; backs, T. Williams and E. Jones; half-backs, J. Crumb, Sihert horne, and Bush; for- wards, E. Davies. W. Owen, Clarke, Bressington, and D. Evans. W. Owen opened the scoring for the Athletic. Half-time: Athletic, one goal; Albions, nil. On the restart the Albions were attacking and equalised through G. Rich- ards. The Albions' centre half, Danny James, set his forwards going, which re- suited in D. Thomas increasing their lead. The Athletic were awarded a penalty for hands against Fred Morgan, but failed to score. Final score: Albions, 2 goals; Athletic, 1 goal.

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fire. Dick, being a stretcher-bearer, went with his comrade to the top of a hill, although the bullets were flying about them. They lay down till the firing ceased a little, but as soon as they got up to bring their wounded comrade in, the firing was renewed with increased vigour. They, however, eventually got the wounded man into a safe position, and escaped without injury to themselves. LECTURE. On Friday evening last the fourth of the series of Gilchrist Lectures was given at the Workmen's Hall. The lecturer was Professor WT. J. Sollas, Professor of Geology and Paleontology at the University of Ox- ford. He spoke on "Ancient Hunters." Councillor W. R. Morgan, solicitor, presided over a crowded audience. The lecturer was in good form, and the huge audience went away edified. The lecture was illustrated with oxyhydrogen slides, and the views exhibited were extremely interesting. The Lectures Committee are to be congratulated on the success of their enterprise in providing the people of Cwmbach with addresses of this kind, which are of an entertaining character and also stimulative to thought. VALEDICTORY CONCERT. On Tuesday evening at the Queen Victoria Inn a grand send-off concert was given' -in honour of Private Morgan Lloyd, of the Seaforth Highlanders, who is sta- tioned at Salamanca Barracks, Alder- shot, and who has been home on fur- lough. Mr. John Protheroe presided. Speeches were delivered by Messrs. James Rees, D. J. Williams, Evan Ed- wards, George H. Watts, I. Williams, and Evan Thomas. Songs were given by Messrs. John Jones, George H. Watts, James Rees, Dick Hughes, Evan Thomas.' Violin solo, Mr. J. Williams. Recita- tions by Messrs. Evan Evans, John Protheroe, Daniel James, Ivor Meredith, and Private Morgan Lloyd. A gift was handed to Private Lloyd by the company present as a token of esteem and good wishes. Thanks were accorded the chair- man, host and hostess, and all who had assisted. "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau" closed the meeting.