The Aberdare Leader

BIRTHS, DEATHS aqd M|AI(fMCES + BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS, ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND IN MEMORIAM NOTICES Are charged at the minimum rate of 1/6 for 30 words, and sixpence for each additional ten words or part of ten words, and must be prepaid. Lists of wreaths and wedding pres- ents are charged at the minimum rate of Is. 6d. for one inch and Is. for each additional inch. MARRIAGE. MORRIS—MOGG. On Wednesday, July 5th, at St. George's Cathedral, Cape Town, the Rev. W. Llewelyn ■ Hereford officiating, David James, son of late Mr. and Mrs. Evan Morris, Gadlys, Aberdare, to Hettie, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Mogg, Bristol. (By cable.) ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. OWEN.—Mr. and Mrs. Ben Owen, Woodland Terrace, Godreaman, wish to express their gratitude to all friends for their sincere sympathy and for floral tributes sent during their sad bereavement. EDWARDS.—Mr. and Mrs. David Ed- wards, Abertaf Farm; Abercynon, and j family, desire to thank all kind friends for messages of sympathy and floral tributes received during their recent sad bereavement. JAMES.—Mr. David James, 68 Ynys- Iwyd Street, Aberdare, and family desire to thank kind friends who sent them messages of sympathy in their bereavement; also for floral tributes received. THOMAS.—The daughters of the late Mr. James Thomas, Brynheulog Terrace, formerly under-manager of the Aberaman Colliery, desire to thank all kind friends who sympath- ised with them in their recent sad be- reavement also for floral tributes received. IN MEMORIAM. BOWEN.—In loving memory of John James, the only son of Andrew and Maggie Bowen, 5 Howells Row, Godreaman, who died June 19th, 191(6. Often we pause and think of you, I And think of your demise, To think you could not say good-bye Before you closed your eyes. —Sadly missed by father, mother and sisters. MORRIS.—In loving memory of Pte. Daniel John Morris, beloved son of j Mrs. Mary Ann Knight, Gadlys St., Aberdare, who died June 3rd, 1916, at Salisbury Plain Hospital. Aged 23 years., The cup was 'bitter, the sting severe To part with one we loved so'dear; The trial was hard, we'll not complain, But trust to Christ to meet him again. -Sadly missed by Uncle, Aunt and Cousins. SMITH.—In loving memory of Lillian Maud Smith, who passed away on July 11, 1915. Deeply mourned by Father, Brothers and Sisters. My time was short while here on earth, My days were numbered from my birth; j Make no delay, repent in time, For I was taken in my prime.

ABERDARE URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. Employment of Children Act, 1903 BYE-LAAV. NOTICE is hereby given that the Council propose to make an addi- tional Bye-Law for regulating the Em- ployment of Children as follows:— 4a. No child who is liable to attend school full time shall be employed on Sunday except for the sale or delivery of milk. NOTICE is further given that ob- jections in writing to the proposed additional Bye-law may be made by any person affected, to the Secretary of State and addressed to him at the Home Office, London, within 30 days from the date hereof. Dated this 13th day of July, 1916. W. R. MORGAN, Clerk to the Council. « NOTICE. I ELIZABETH PERRIS, of 2 Aber- » aman House (wife of Bombardier Perris), hereby warn any persons who will in the future defame my character that I will at once take proceedings against them. ELIZABETH PERRIS. Dated this 7th July, 1916.

Aberdare Tribunal. On Tuesday, Mr. Chas. Kenshole pre- siding. The other members present were: Messrs. W. Lawrence, E. Stone- lake, Wm. Rees, J.P., T. Walter Wil- liams, Joseph Martin, Evan Jones, W. M. Llewelyn, George Powell, with Major F. N. Gray, J.P., and Sergt. Major Johns (military representatives), Mr. W. R. Morgan (clerk) and Mr. A. I Watkins (deputy clerk).

Postman Conscientious Objector. Walter Williams, Herbert Street, Aberdare, postman, applied for exemp- tion on conscientious grounds. Appli- cant had sent in the form handed to him a fortnight ago, and some of his statements were as follows :—Had ad- vocated universal brotherhood for i number of years and objected to parti- cipating in war on moral grounds; re- fused to undertake any work under the auspices of the military. He referred the Tribunal to the following, as per- sons of standing who could bear witness to his conscientious objection to war: Mr. Lodwick, Rev. T. Edmunds and Mr John Davies, Tanybryn Street. In re- ply to the question as to whether he had made any sacrifice for his opinion, appli- cant wrote: I have been held up to public abuse by my associates in my work, etc." To the question: "Are you willing to undertake work of na- tional importance?" applicant wrote: I am at present employed on work of national importance." The applicant was called in, and in reply to the chair- man said he was not a member of any church, but he frequented Carmel (B.) Church. He had formed his views re- garding war at the time of the South African War. He had one brother, 35 years of age, in the Army. There was another brother living in Trevor St., but he did not know whether this man had joined He had not read v ery much about the war, but he did not agree with the war.—Applicant handed a letter to the chairman. This transpired to lie a letter from the Rev. Thomas Edmunds, who wrote that Mr Walter Williams had applied to him as his minister for testi- mony as to his Christian character. He had known Williams for two years, and those who knew him longer confirmed his (Mr. Edmunds') impression of ap- plicant's objection to war on moral rather than on religious grounds. Mr. T. Walter Williams: Do you often have a personal conversation with Mr. Edmunds?—-No. Mr. Williams Have you ever had a conversation with him ?—Yes, but not on this subject. Mr. Williams So he has no means of knowing your objections?—He knows 1 am of this view. Mr. Williams: How does he know- is it because you have told him?—Not exactly. Mr. Williams How often have you had a conversation with him?—Three or four times. Mr. Williams: Have you ever dis- cussed the war with him?—No. Finally, applicant was asked to go be- fore the Medical Board, and the case was consequently adjourned. David James Williams, clerk in em- ploy of Aberdare Gas Co., previously starred, now postponed to October 11th, 1916. David R. Davies, Cwmbach, in empl >v of Cwmbach Co-op. Society, postponed to September 2nd, 1916.-Gomer Jamas, Cwmbach, in employ of the same So- ciety, postponed to December 9th, 1916. —James Jonathan James, Woodland Street, Mountain Ash, book-keeper and cashier, in employ of same Society, post- poned to January 11th, 1917. George Parker, Pembroke Street, Aberdare, tramway motorman, appeal made by Mr. A. J. Abraham, postponed six months. Peter Durrant, Dean Street, Aberdare, fruit and potato merchant, postponed January 11th, 1917. John H. Owen, Gloster Street, Aber- dare, plasterer and slater, postponed six months. David Timothy Davies, Broniestyn Terrace, Aberdare, master at Aberdare County School. Appealed on the ground "That I am strongly of opinion, -and this is confirmed by the statements of my pupils, that the severance of my connection with them at this stage would sadly interfere with their success in the July examination s. "-Postponed to August 22nd, 1916. No further post- ponement. James Rowlands, Rock Inn, Aber- aman—Postponed to the 11th September, 1916, conditional upon his obtaining work at a local colliery within 14 days. W. R. Williams, Gadlys Terrace, Aberdare, master at Aberdare County School. Mr. Williams stated that he had shown his willingness to serve the country as X Ray operator or electrical mechanic, but after correspondence found that his technical knowledge could not guarantee him continuous work in that department. That was long before any Groups were called up. On December 10th, 1915, Mr. Williams tried to get into the O.T.C. at Cardiff College, but was too old.—Postponed to August 22nd, 1916. No further postponement. William Oliver, Seymour Street, Aber- dare, brewers' traveller. Fit for service at hk)ine .-Postponed three months. John Enoch Rees, Seymour Street, Aberdare, manager, Home and Colonial Stores.—Postponed six months. William Harris, Jubilee Road, Godre- aman, manager, outfitting department, Cwmbach Co-op. Society, postponed six months.—David Hughes, Wind Street, Aberdare, manager boot department, Cwmbach Co-op. Society, postponed six months.—John Henry Jones, Jubilee Road, foreman outfitting department, Cwmbach Co-op. Society, postponed six months.-Thomfls Humphreys, Margaret Street, Aberaman, manager furniture and ironmonger department, Cwmbach Co-op. Society, postponed six months.- David John Kellow, Pleasant View, Godreaman, boot department manager, Cwmbach Co-op., Aberaman Branch, re* fused.—David John Phillips, Pleasant View, Godreaman, foreman provision department, Cwmbach Co-op. Society, r0' fused.—Richard Jones, Byron Street. Cwmaman, head warehouseman, CwtX1- bach Co-op. Society, T. Davies, Victor Street, Mountain Ash, foreman provision department, cwrn- bach Co-op. Society, over age. D. P. Williams, Park Lodge, cynon, student.—Refused. Edgar Pratt, laundry manager, Aber- dare.—Refused. Aubrey Roberts, master at Aberdara County School.—Refused, but not to be called up except by permission of the Board of Education. James D. Rees, Consort Street, Miskin, head book-keeper and cashier, Cwmbach Co-op. Society, fused. George Stagg, Gadlys Road, Aberdare. tramways motorman, appealed for by Mr. A. J. Abraham.—Refused.

PENRHIWCEIBER SOLDIER'S DEATH. Pte. William Edwnrds, H.F.A., whose home was nt rhiweeiber, h >s beon killed in n France, lie joined his iv^inu'nt .• j outbreak of war, nd had see,, 18 months se.-vice in the trenches. The sad news was comntuni<w "d to his sis- ter-in-law by the War ();i:ce. Pte. Ed wards was single, and was 40 years of age. It appeajs that he was blown up by a iiiiiie. ife has one brother at hotae wounded another, Trevor, serving in Eypt, and another, David, in Gibrai- tev. Great sympathy is-ielt for tbe- bereaved family.

Pte. Patsy Collins, R.E., of Inclinp Row, Cwmaman, who has been killed iO action.

PENRHIWCEIBER SOLDIER KILLED. Private Tom Evans, Penrhiwceiber, of the Oxford and Bucks Light In- f'antry, has been killed in action^ Private Evans was prior to enlistment employed at Penrhiwceiber Colliery- He was 25 years of age. His wife, who lives at 48 Church Street, received tbff information on Friday last. Tom waS a courageous man, and was well liked by all who knew him. We extend our sympathy to his sorrowing wife. H0 had been on active service since outbreak of war„ and was drafted out to France 18 months ago. Appended li a copy of a letter sent to deceased's wifo by the Major commanding A Co. Dear Mrs. Evans,—I regret to have to tell you that your husband waS killed last Bight. We had just come into the trenches, and he was bringing up rations with other ,men. The enemy suddenly started shelling, and they caught the trench just where your hus- band was. It buried five men. Two were killed instantly, and the other three were badly wounded. He waS buried in a cemetery behind the lines, and his grave marked with a cross with his name and number on it. It will al- ways be carefully looked after. I iteed hardly tell you that I and the whole company feel his loss very much. He was an excellent, keen soldier, and was one of the very best of wire men. Please accept my deepest sympathy. If I can do anything for you or answer any- questions please let me know."

THE WAR. Dr. Trevor Cory's Son Killec!Neirs, reached Aberdare on Sunday that Second Lieut. Edward Trevor" Jones had been killed in action in France. The deceased officer, who was onlv 20 years of age, was the elder soil of Surgeon Major E. J. Trevor Cory, 08 westry, late of Aberdare. Sec. Lieut. Jones joined the Armv soon after the outbreak of hostilities" lie was killed while trying to rescue a wounded soldier. Aberdare people's sympathy go out to the doctor in his sore "bereave- ment.