The Aberdare Leader

Cwmdare Notes. BY RAFFLES. Wonders never cease. The king of the forties has a hen which has just brought down eleven chicks from ten eggs. Bad arithmetic, your Majesty. ¡ I know an amateur gardener who gets j very thirsty. The adventures of Revilo will shortly appear in this column, censor per- i nutting. j Since the sale of drink has been re- atricted Charles the footman is missing, j What's up? I hear he is suffering from great looseness. 1 Mary Elizabeth Ann and Popcorn won the duet; prize given by Lord Sneezer. j ill IL.I1MF {

Haggar's, Aberdare. NEXT WEEK: "CIRCUS OF DEATH." j When Councillor Haggar says "Turn" we all turn into his pretty Little up-to-moment Kinema. Those who turn in are always assured of a grand exhibition of the Cinema art. This day (Thursday), Friday, and Satur- day he has been fortunate in securing another great film of the Famous Play- ers Co. It is entitled "Out of dark- ness," and is well worthy of the princi- pal position on Mr. Haggar's bill, He is also showing No. 20 of The Broken Coin," and also No. 10 of "Patsy Bolivar," the screaming farcical serial. A beautiful and startling picture of the war will also be shown, "A Son of France." That long-looked-for picture, "The Circus of Death," will be screened on Monday next and all the week. It is without a doubt the most sensational film of the year. Nothing has ever been done that shows in euch a clear light the enormous risks that the cinema artistes have to take, for in this picture without any faking or attempt to deceive there are incidents that make the spectator grip his seat. It is realism outdone and of a distinct and original character. Miss Evelyn, just as she did in "The Jockey of Death, gives abundant evidence of her wonderful gymnastic ability. There is a beautiful storv woven about her daring, and the whole production is a great and abiding triumph. Another episode in "The Ex- ploits of Elaine" will also be shown. The performances will be commenced at 2.30 daily, and the children's show on Saturday afternoon will be continued.

CWMAMAN. ALL trams and buses lead you to JAY'S. DON'T FORGET the Temperance Rallv at Nebo Hall, Hirwain, on May 15th at 6. All cordially invited.

ABERAMAN. DON'T delay, but call on JAY. OBITUARY. Mr. Thomas Railton, M.E., passed away on Tuesday at his residence in Cardiff. The deceased gentle- man vae manager of Aberaman Colliery ■aaji fwaxv ago.

ABERDARE. II YOU WANT good Garden Seeds. try Emrys Evans', Aberdare. He stocks first prize seeds only. Personal attention. JAY'S furniture is worth placing in J your best rooms. F MUSICAL. Mr. W. J. Evans was the conductor of the Gymanfa held at Llanelly on Tuesday by the Congre- gationalists of Llanelly and district. SJLOA. Anniversary services were held at this chapel on Sunday and Monday last. The special preachers were the Revs. Gwilvm Rees, B.A., Merthyr, and Professor J. Oliver Stephens, M.A., H.V" Carmarthen. CLERICAL. The Rev. Canon Gilbert C. Joyce, M.A., D.D., has been appointed Principal of St. David's College, Lam- peter. Dr. Joyce was the first sub- warden of St. Michael's College, when that institution was at Aberdare. PRESENTATION. — An interesting incident took place on Monday etening at the Cambrian Lamp Works. The employees subscribed tor and presented to Captain R. D. Williams a handsome silver cigarette case, inscribed—"Pre- sented to Captain R. D. Williams by the employees of the Cambrian Lamp Workf, May, 1916"—with his monogram engraved on the lid—as a token of their personal esteem, prior to hie return to the trenches. The foreman, Mr. Fred Griffen, presided. The presentation was made by Mr. Frank Havter (the oldest workman) with suitable remarks, followed by Mr. Dewi Hughes, who made a neat speech. Captain Williams warm- ly responded, thanking the donors for their gift and kind sentiments. The meeting closed with three hearty cheers for the worthy Captain. He returned to Franc, yesterday (Wednesday).

MOUNTAIN ASH. FORD'S in Stock with Sheen. Aberdare. JAY'S furniture is worth placing in your best rooms OUK STYLE .s gained from exper- ience. When ordwing your next 6uit call and see newest patterns at Ted Mac's. DUFFRYN -TREET CHAPEL.— Tin ■ anniversary >ervices were held on Sunday. The si'ial preacher was Uw Rev. T. Cuthhc t Thomas. B.A. -Ntr. Win. Archer. Dover Street, inade a > n lend id re- covery after th." serious fracture of his leg. He is to get about on orutehes. SIGNOR. I'7.: ANCESCO MARIO HEKBIN, Mug-, -,i.] Director, J. W, Turner English i lpera Company, has been requested by local friends to stop in own permanently, and open a course of violin and singing lessons (Italian method). Write for terms: 9 Woodland Terrace, Mountain Ash. SOLDIERS- Trooper W. Partridge has come homo '.n a well deserved fur- lough. He imc. somewhere in France Sapper Mog P:- Mr..Joe Windsor also bad a car .—all well-irom Mog. iPte. Will Hoi Welsh li,c-gt., is also spending a. few ;ays. All the t'riends of Pte. Wm. T. 'nipson (the Cat) are pleased to kno*. that his wife is igtill convalescent. returned to the Mount on morning. WELSH WESLEYANS —The meet- ings of the Sytcd of the South Wales t>lsK Wesley a. j. were brought to a conclusion on W,-dnesday evening at Bryri Seion Ctuavl. The pre.-ident the Hev. T. J Pritchard, and the secre- tary Rev. T. v. Lands. On Wednes- day afternoor. the Rev. Evan Isaac, Treorky, spo-• .a Soar Chapel, and' presented a r,:r -rt of the committee- lb' said that reeling had been ex- I pressed that ^neral concentration of thought should be directed to the Chapels' Fund His earnest appeal, be said, was dir«-».:t»-d to both lait". and clergy. An (" rifying response came in the shape promises for hundreds of pounds. I l-TNERAL—The interment or the remains of Mr. I-iil-les Henry Pike Kingcraft Str- -t, took piac-e in Cae- garw Cemetery ,.n Wednesday. The deceased was ,¡. years of age, and greatly respect* The Vicar officiated, The mourners were Messrs. Reginald, William, Har<:> Bertie. Albert and Clifford Pike, >.<-ns Howles. son-m- Jaw, and W. ( Dodge, brother-in-law. Beautiful floral Tributes were received from: Widow hnd children; father and brothers, Exmourh; Mrs. Symes. sis- tor. Woodbury Mrs. Coles, sister, Ex-j 'month; Mrs. Baker, sister. Topham; Mrs. Langdon. sister, Exniouth; Mrs. B. >wles, daughter, Exmouth, and the committee and numbers of the Hibern- ian Band Cl).b Tin; funeral arrangp- inents were earned out by Mr. frank Mills and )1r David Evans. SUDDEN DEATH. — Mrs. Agnes Pugh, wife of Mr. Albert Pugh. painter, Union Street, passed away suddenly on Tuesday at Melincrythau. Neath. An inquest was held on W.t,dnesdav.-F-(Ilth Picton said that deceased, a relative, was on a visit to her. On Thursday she left to catch the 3.30 p.m. train to return home. but when she ,r(rr;. outside she com- plained of ill. and was placed on a chair. Dr. O'Flynn, Neath. who hap- jiened to be passing at the time, a,t- tended to her. but the woman died in half an hour. The cause of death was syncope from heart disease. Verdict accordingly. Deceased was 45 years 8f lip. EW THEATRE.—The management of the Workmen's Theatre have In fortunate in securing for presentation next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday that glorious Ruffles picture, 'Destiny,' or 'The Soul of a Woman.' It is beau tifu'ly conceived in plot and exquisitely a>:t>Ni, for some of the finest cinema ar- tistes of the world are engaged in the Ruffles productions. The Gazette is increasingly popular, for the name of Pa the always ai-otises great enthusi- asm. On Thursday, Friday and Satur- day of next week the New Theatre aud- iences will be charmed with a star film from the Thanhouser Co., entitled, Hoval ,Lun" It is a human story-of dal"n" and romance, and he gripping throughout. The 'ith episode »>(•' Exploit?, of Elaine will also be shown. (iriiii;is and fun pictures. The management draw the attention of the public to the change 111 price, owing to the government theatre tax. The 2d. ticket is advanced to oid.; the 4d. to od.; the (id. to 7d. and the 9d. to lid. Half the tax ticket has to be retained by the spectator. THE INTERMENT of the remains of Olive Jane. third daughter of Mr. E. J. Lewis. Mountain Ash Laundry, took place in ItertliN-r Cemetery on Saturday. The deceased was 12 years of age. The officiating minister was the Rev. J. Davies, Adulam, Merthyr. The mourn- ers were: Father; Watkin James, uncle; Tom Stockley, Aberdare, cousin; David Stockley, Aberdare, cousin; John Francis, Aberdare; E. R. McGregor. Ben Tiley and Ted James. Floral tributes were placed on the coffin by: Dada, Mamma and children, wreath; Aunt Jennie and Aunt Mary, Merthvr, cross; Cousins Stockley, Aberdare, wreath; Miss White, teachers and pupils, Caegarw School, wreath; Staff, Mountain Ash Steam Laundry, wreath; Mr. and Mrs. Adlam and children, Campbell Terrace, wreath; Aunt Gwennie, Pembroke Street, Aber- dare, spray; Mrs. and Miss Davies, aunt and cousin, Beckett Street, spray; Mr. and Mrs. Adams and family. Bourne- mouth, spray; Lillie Sayers, a little play- mate, spray; Eirwen Jones, The Poplars, a little friend, spray; Annie Muriel Jones?, Campbell Terrace, sprav, and numerous bunches of flowers from her school friends. THE INTERMENT of the remains of Mr. Thomas Rees, 20 Bailey Street, took place in Maesvrarian Cemeterv on Mon- day. The deceased was the head of a highly-respected family of the district, nd had been foreman of the fitting shop ar Messrs. Nixon's for many years. The officiating ministers were the Revs. John Phillips. Bethania, and W. S. Thomas, Jerusalem. The mourners were: Widow; Mr. and Mrs. C. Griffiths, laughter; Mr. and Mrs. Bryn, sister; M" and Mrs. G. Rees, brother; Mr. Jeffries. Mrs. A. Bryn, Mr. Wright, Miss M. M. Pees, Mr. and Mrs. W. Rees, Mr. T. Rees, nephews and nieces; Mrs. Rees, Mr. and Mrs. Davies and Mrs. Thomas. Llanelly; Mr. Lewis, Aber- avon; Mrs. Treharne, Pentre; Mrs. "Mills, Pontypridd; Mrs. Davies, Pentre; Mrs. Griffiths, Pentre; Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins, Cymmer, Glyncorrwg; Mr. Davies. Mrs. Thomas. Mr. B. Rees, Mr. F. Pees and Mr. T. Rees, Pentre; Mr. O'Connor, Neath: Mr. E. Davies and Mr. T. Davies. Aberdare; Mr. T. West, Mr. J. West. Mr. David West, and Mr. Asliell, Mountain Ash. Beautiful floral tributes were received from: Widow; Tom and Morfvdd; Brother, sister and family; Sister, brother and family; Nephew and niece: Margaret Gwen and Sal; Handel Tom and Bron- wen; Fellow-foremen: Fellow-workmen (anchor); Office staff; Surface officials, Cwmcynon; Mechanical workmen, Cwm- cyron; Navigation surface masons and labourers; Constitutional Club; Volun- teer Band Club. The funeral arrange- ments were carried out by Mr. Frank Mills and Mr. David Evans.

PENRHI WCEIBER. DON'T FORGET the Temperance Rally at Nebo Hall, Hirwain, on May 15th at 6. All cordially invited. JAY'S furniture is worth placing in vour best rooms. BILLIARDS. At the Gwalia Billiard Room on Friday last Mr. E. Evans, outfitter, made the highest aggregate number of points for the season. Mr. T. Evans (Refuge) had .inr ouneed that he would present the winner with a gold medal. Air. Evans now handed over the trophy to the winner. MILITARY. Private T. Bembow is' home on a short leave prior to leaving for France. He is attached to the 5th Welsh, stationed at Blackdown. His home is 59 Woodfield Terrace.—Private P. Driscoll, of 13th Welsh, stationed at Milford Haven. is home with a poisoned foot. He is progressing favourably. A SMOKING CONCEPT was held at th.. Park Hotel under the auspices of the E.A.O.B. (Royal George Lodge) on Wednesday. Mr. Arthur George, check- weigher, presided. The accompanist vas Mr. Tom Power, Mountain Ash. Artistes, Messrs. Harry Evans, W. Davies. T. J. Griffiths, Albert Kenvyn, comedian, and Edwin Vaughan, comedian. Instrumentalists, Mr. Geo. Mills, Matthewstown, and Mr. Tom James, Penrhiwceiber. "God Save the King" was sung by Mr. William Davies.

YNYSBOETH. LET JAY supply you on their easy payment system. OBTTUABY. We regret to record the death of Mr. James Bonner, of St. Iras Villa, Ynysboeth, which took place em WL-duesday. Doeonved was 55 yeare of age. He had formerly resided at Pen- rhiweeiber for 25 years. About three years ago deceased met with a serious accident at the colliery. DEATH AND INTERMENT. Re- becca, the twelve-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Davies, of 27 Avondale Street, passed away on Thurs- day. The funeral took place on Monday last at Abercynon Cemetery. The Revs. J. R. Davies and Gwmryn Jones officiated. The mourners were: Parents; Mrs. Jones, Aberaman; Mrs. P. Jones, Ynysboeth: Mrs. Scott, Abercwmboi; Air. and Mrs. E. Jones, Abercwmboi, uncle and aunts; Messrs. Jim Gorvin, Penrhiwceiber, and W. J. Jones, cousins; Gomei- and William Davies, uncles; Blodwen Davies, Louisa Scott, cousins; Mrs. Lewis, Louisa Davies, Catherine and Rose Ann Davies, sisters; Gomer, Morgan John and Phillip, brothers. Floral tributes were received from Sunday School day school scholars, and Iiss Webb, Exeter.

ABERCYNON. JAY'S furniture is worth placing in your best rooms. SPIRITUALISM. The Christian Spiritualist Society met at the Carne- town Schools on Sunday evening under the presidency of Mr. T. W. Jones. Mr. Brooks, Mountain Ash, delivered an address on "Resurrection." MILITARY. Private Arthur Hyde, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hyde, North Street, is laid up with illness at his depot. FREE CHURCH COUNCIL. On Sunday evening Mrs. E. Francis, a dele- gate to the Free Church Council meeting at Mountain Ash last Friday, gave a re- port of the proceedings at Tabernacle C.M. Chapel. The other delegates were Mrs. W. E. Thomas, Mrs. E. T. Davies, lfr. J. Jones, Air. John Hughes, and Mr. Fenwick. SPECIAL SERVICES. Preaching services were held at Mynydd Seion Congregational Chapel on Sundav and Monday, when the Rev. W. James, Swansea. officiated. On Monday even- ing the rev. gentleman gave an interest- ing lecture on "A Journey to the East." The Rev. T. Watkyn Jones, pastor, pre- sided. Miss Esther Scott presided at the organ. "ZURIKA." — On Wednesday, May 10th, the operatta, "Zurika, the Gipsy Maid" (Clementine Ward) was per- formed by the St. Donat's Choral Society at the Workmen's Hall. Mr. T. J. Williams was conductor. The Vicar presided. The chief characters were: Zurika, Miss Lizzie Howells; Elspeth, Miss A. Bowen; Prince Dareall, Mr. j Tom Lloyd: King, Mr. T. J. Williams: ) Dr. Globule. Mr. A. Cecil Blomlev; Court Jester, Mr. Francis P. Gibbon;, Castro, Mr. William D. Edwards r Rosebud, Miss N. Williams; Bluebell, fiss.r. Johns. The accompanist was Miss Flossie Rees, A.V.C.M. The stage managers were Messrs. F. P. Gibbon and G. Evans, and the secretarv Mr. Ed- ward W. Rees. PROPERTY SALE. On Tuesday evening, at-the Junction Hotel, a sale of leasehold property took place, the auctioneer being Mr. T. W. Jones. Five houses in Greenfield Street were, with-) drawn at £ 210 each. Also 29 and 31 j Ynysmeurig Road and stables were withdrawn at J0455. No. 69 Lock Street was sold at < £ 190 to Mr. Morgan James, and No. 67 Herbert Street to Mr. Thomas Jones, Junction Hotel, at £ 145. TABERNACLE. On Tuesday even- ing at Tabernacle C.M. Vestry Mr. W. Ellis Thomas ,read a very interesting paper on "Repentance." The Rer. R. S. Thomas also spoke.

CLYNNEATH FATALITY. At the Pwllf^ron Colliery on Wed- nesday, May 10th, Mr. Robert Dromey, i a collier, age 46, staying at 4 Abernant J Terrace, met with a fatal accident. Ho was a natirc of Beaufort.

EMPIRE, MOUNTAIN ASH. Only three more nights for the great military drama, The Enemy in our midst." This wonderful play is at- tracting crowded houses, and many'are turned away. -Ilotto--Be in time. A great vaudeville show Mr. Perry is pre- senting next week. Cis and Frank Penrose give a special instrumental and vocal act direct from the Moss and Stoll tour. Harris and Fowler come with a great reputation in a comedy speciality act. Harold Bake, the Lan cash ire laughter maker, will drive dull care away. The pictures for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday are Official War him and a beautiful photo drama, Illind Fate." On Thursday, Friday and Saturday a charming photo-play, "From Forge to Footlights" and the Official War film. Mr. Perry's good thing" for the following week is the Royal English Opera Co., late Cas- teliani Opera Co., and there will be no advance in prices. j

Sincerity is to speak as we think, to do as we pretend and profess, to per- form and make good that which we promise, and really to be what we appear to be. Instead of watching the bird as it flies above our heads, we chase hie shadow along the ground; and, finding we cannot grasp it, we conclude it to he .8OUi.

MEMS FROM THE MOUNT. Pistols and coffee and fish-hooks and milk at six in the morning is now off. The bunco quid are looking joyful and the nightman awfully sad. A soldier from France arrived by the 8.31 car on Monday morning. He had been travelling some 48 hours. He had a look round, and thought it was Sun- day. It is a fact, he thought he had mis- calculated a day. He told me after- wards that there were three clubs and five pubs all with their doors shut, and no less than 10 shops to let. He is the first of our gallant heroes known to say that he would be glad to get back to the trenches. A celebrated chauffeur has beaten many things in his lite. He beat the gale the other day, at least the gale tried to beat him and failed. He nearly got drowned in a pool of bananas the other day whilst beating carpets. Nobody knows where he got the telephone wire to hang them on. However. it all ended in sh, never mind, only whisper the words. Private Dai Coffin Box has been home on furlough. He was seeking for some- one's blood. Try some of those German sausages, Dai. "What are you having?" said the knowing one with a wink to his pal. "Lemonade, thanks," said the thirsty one. The joke is that the knowing one, who is not by any means a spend- thrift, was hiding his philanthropy be- hind the no-treating orders. He had, however, forgotten that a man may buy his friend a lemonade. A flock of sheep were seen grazing off the sleepers in the T.V.R. Station the other morning. The shepherds drove them up the line, where they found some pastures new. I understand that when they find those pastures again there will be some cheap lamb about. The calling-up of the attested married men in the Mount has not evoked nearly the amount of opposition as was ex- perienced from the single men. Several business men in the Mount have re- ceived their caUs in the past few days, but they are not choked with conscience about it. ———

HACGAR'S, MOUNTAIN ASH. Next Week: Under Two Flags." Another great Melville melodrama, A World of Sin," in 5 Acts, has been secured by Mr. Richards, and will be screened this Thursday. Friday and Saturday. These great picture dramas direct from the Lyceum. London, are proving very popular, and Air. Rich- ards, very wisely, despite the expense, will continue to produce them. On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of next week a magnificent picturization of that great novel, "Under Two Flags," by Ouida, will be shown. Nothing could be more opportune than this pro- duotion, and will sure to be most at- tractive. Many other star dramas, comedy films and laughable sketches will also be shown. Mr. Richards' great announcement is—Look-out for the greatest film of the year, The Circus of Death." It will be shown on May 22nd.

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ABERDARE CINEMA. Next Week: Destiny and Sally In Our Alley." Clarke's the Man is presenting for the three last nights of this week a tre- mendous and forcible proposition in Chaplin. Entitled," Dough and Dyna- mite," the redoubtable Charlie is seen soaring in the most remarkable film ever screened. His inimitable smile rouses roars of laughter, and his slight- est gesture is a gigantic source of fun. Charlie in the Dough and Dynamite is supremely funny, and will be the sensa- tion of the Aberdare screens for this week. Clarke's the Man cannot do the impossible—he tried his best to secure Charlie for the whole week, but could only secure him for this day (Thursday), Friday and Saturday. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week the great Metro Star, Miss Emily Stevens, is featuring the heroine in that magnificent photo-drama, "Des- tiny or "The Soul of a Woman." This great star, renowned for her beau- ty, in addition to her superb acting, is seen at her very best. That delightful English song and story, Sally in our Alley," has been filmed quite recently, but Clarke's the Man is there. He has secured it for presentation at the Aber- dare Cinema on Thursday, Friday find Saturday of next week. The principal part is featured by Hilda Trevelyan. There will be continuous shows daily from 2.30 to 10.30, and the usual matinee for children on Saturday will be continued.

2nd CLAM. VOLUNTEER TRAININC CORPS., ABERDARE. Orders for Week ending May 20, 1918. Monday.—Class Firing 7 p.m. Tuesday.—Adjutant's Drill 7.30 p.m. Wednesday—Class Firing 7 p.m. Thursday.—Platoon Drill 7 p.m. Saturday.—Class Firing 6 p.m. For Duty.—Platoon Commander W. C. Cox; Platoon Sergt. H. H. Collette, Section Commander Hugh Thomas. A. L. GREGOR, Company Commander.

ABERDARE CAS BILL TO PROCEED The Select Committee of the House of Lords on Wednesday allowed the. Aberdare and Aberaman Gas Bill to proceed with the following modifica- tions :—The standard price is to be 3s. 9d., the purchase clause to remain, the additional capital not to exceed in all £ 40,000, and the local authority to have the most favoured price as re- gards lighting and power—separately. The clauses were adjusted accordingly, and the Bill will be < reported for third reading in due course.

New Theatre MOUNTAIN ASH. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, A Great Ruffles Picture Destiny Or "THE SOUL OF A WOMAN." PATHE'S GAZETTE All the War news in Pictures. Great Star Program, Come- dies, etc. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Royal Love A Charmiag Photo-Drama by Thanhouser. 27th Episode of EXPLOITS of ELAINE Prices of Admission- 2 £ d., 5d., 7d. and lid. Which includes the Government Theatre Tax