The Aberdare Leader

Watt's Heipfu! Humour. Private Watt Phillips, 16th Batt. Welsh Regiment, C Company, B.E.F., Fiance, the well-known Aberaman tenor, writes to his wife at Glyn Heath: —"It would be as well to clear up the mvstery concerning my death, and say in the words of Mark Twain that the re- port has been 'grossly exaggerated. Personally I thank God for the little kumour he has given me. It hae helped me along times out of number, and I am proud to say that it is the case with the majority of us (the officers more so than the men). When we are suddenly st-rafed with wizz bands, trench mortar "d shrapnel someone will crack a joke, even if his head were blown off the *ext minute, thus completely spoiling Pritz's little game of creating a panic. Well I am almost ashamed to admit it but when I 'was in the tightest corner of mv hfe there were two melodies stmTuig for the mastery. One was "Beth sydd imi yn y byd," and the other— well it was, "Has any one here seen Kelly." Well, after all is said and done I should like to get back to the old Cynon side once more. There are a lot of Neath Valley and 'Berdar boys in this battalion, and they all promise to be very good boys if spared to come home again. I never dreamt I had such a number of friends. I receive parcels from every part of Wales and every day of the week from some kind friend. I hope I shall be spared to oome home to pay them back." I Private Walter Davies, of the 4th Australian Supply Column, son of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Davies, Myrtle House, Little Wind Street, Aberdare, and formerly an employee of Messrs. R. H. Miles and Sons. He was recently home on ten days' leave. He was gassed in France, and has been recuperating for three months at Wallv Range Hospital, Manchester. He returned to Darlington Catrich Bridge, Yorkshire, last week to rejoin his unit. We wish him the best of luck and a safe return. Tribute to British Soldiers Sergt. L. Jackson, K.A.M.C., 29th Div., Am. Col., B.E.F., France, writing to some friends at the "Leader" Office, says that he has seen wonders accom- plished in France. "I cannot write of daring deeds and forlorn charges," lie adds, but still 1 have the satisfac- tion of knowing that I am a small cog in the big wheel which is gradually smashing up the German resistance. I have seen suffering bravely borne; I have seen soldiers singing as thev march to the trenches, and what is more I have seen and heard them sing- ing coming out of the trenches. I am proud to claim relationship to them, because in my opinion they are the finest soldiers in the world. The Ger- man is undoubtedly a line mechanic, but at close fighting he is hopelessly outclassed by the British soldier. 1 have seen hundreds of German prison- ers, and from what I could judge- they appeared glad to be out, of it, and happy to be made prisoners. Young Reynolds (Brynteg) is still with our Column, and looking tit and well. I am pleased to say that so far I have escaped injury, and my health is better I than ever. But we would both like to be back in Aberdare once more. Sorry to hear that Private Willie Tucker has had his leg amputated. Very hard luck, but it's war. I also hope Capt. Trevor Williams is progressing." Prev- ious to joining the colours in the early days of the war, Sergt. and Mrs. Jack- son lived in Trevor Street, Aberdare, he being an assistant superintendent with the Refuge Assurance Go. Chase at Penrhiwceiber.—At an Oc- cational Court held at Mountain Ash on Monday morning, before Col. 31. Morgan and Mr. Griffith Evans, three men belonging to the Gipsy fraternity were charged with being absentees from the Army. The evidence given by Police Inspector Davies and Sergt. Downs was to the effect that defendants had registered in Monmouthshire. Ear- ly that morning the officers went to the caravans occupied by defendants and others. When the men saw the officers coming they bolted. Inspector Davies and Sergt. Downs gave chase and caught them about 300 yards dis- tant, near Lletty Turner Farm.— Sergt. Major Johns deposed that pro- clamations calling up men between the ages of 18 and 41 for the Army had been posted all over the country.—The Bench imposed fined of 40s. each, and ordered the men to be handed over to the military.—Later in the day two military escorts arrived from Cardiff, and the three men were handcuffed and marched to the T.V.R. Station. Five women and an elderly man- Gipsies—accompanied them,, and were allowed to come on the platform to bid.! them good-bye. A large crowd gather- ed outside the station, but the police maintained perfect order, and no one was allowed on the platform without a ticket. Aberdare Soldier's Promotion.-Cyi,ii Bradley Morris, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Morris, Hillside. Aber- dare, who has been a private in the Public School Battalion of the Royal Fusiliers, and for the past four months a student at the Trinity College, Cam- bridge, has been granted a temporary second lieutenancy in the 3rd Welsli Regt., stationed at Barry. Mr. Morris passed the military examination en- titling him to the commission.

——.=-——-———— j Treeynon amd Llwydcoed Notes. BY MAftCELLO. Either give tBte d«f$ome grub or p«t it out of its pairus. Jfc i« hard lines that the neighbours have to feed it for pity s sake. Remember tlie official of the R.S.P.C.A. has his eye on you. Tre- cynon this time.. Another grub grievance: The domestic has declared to her mistress that she must have more food or get a war bonus to enable her to buy extra nourishment when she goes down town. The new green hat has fetched the green-eyed monster out of its lair. Never mind, my girl, this monster usually turns on and devours its owner. Who is the gentleman who is in the habit of stretching hie arms and yawn- ing at religious services? Marcello has him under observation. I The wounded soldier had his hands full last Sunday afternoon. He had to parade between two fair ones. Judging by the agonised look on his face he would have preferred pack drill and a fortnight's C.B. But he is a gallant soldier and had been between two fires: before. I Don't be downhearted, old sport. You will stand a good chance at the next club election, that is if you start can- vassing and tipping now in time. It < takes a long time to create a sense of appreciation in the minds of some dense people. A sentry box should be provided for the female sentinel in Llwydcoed Road. From 9 p.m. onwards you will see her regularly at her post—that is the gate- post—making mental observations, taking in the conversations of passers- by. -'1'

Aberdare Tribunal. On Friday, October 6th. Present; Mrs. Davies, Mr. Charles Kenshole, Councillors George Powell, Evan Jones, Joseph Martin, T. Walter Williams, William Lawrence, William Rees, J.P., witlfr Captain A. L. Gregor and Sergeant-Major Johns (military repre- sentatives), and Mr. A. Watkins (clerk.) Mr. George Powell presided pending the arrival of Mr. Kenshole. Messrs. John Morgan and Son ap- plied for their foreman mason, David Edwards, 33 Cardiff Street, Aberdare.— Postponed until Clasps C2 is called up, with right of appeal, Edwards to join V.T.C.—Thomas Jones, 34 years of age, married, Tanybryn Bakery, Llwyd- coed.—Same decision as previous case. —Mr. D. Tyssul Davies, builder, applied for Gwilym Williams, 35, married, of 12 Oxford Street, Gadlys. Employed as mason and bricklayer.— Same decision.—A similar decision was also given in the case of Charles Vicary, 13 Dean Street, Aberdare, junior partner in the firm of C. R. Vicary and Son. J. B. Jones, chemist and druggist, employed by Mr. Walter H. Jones.— Medically rejected. Harry P. G. Bevan, 12 York Street, Godreaman, insurance agent.—Medi cally rejected. Benjamin J. Davies, 250 Cardiff Road, Aberaman. Grocer's assistant, em- I ployed by Mr. W. R. Davies, New Market Stores, Aboiaman.-Already enlisted. F. W. Caunt, 27, married, master baker and confectioner.—Postponed six months, conditional upon his continu- ing in the same position. David J. Williams, 40, married, of 57 Broniestyn Terrace, Aberdare, accountant and in charge of colliery I accounts, etc. Postponed three months, conditional upon his continuing in same employment. G. J. Davies, 26 years, married, ao- countant's clerk, employed by. Mr. T. D. Williams.—Postponed one month final. Mr. D. Tyssul Davies, applied for I J. W. Edgeler, 39, married, of 5 Whit- combe Street, foreman joiner.—Post- poned one month final. I Herbert J. Skidmore, 31 years of age, single, of Pendarren Street, pluKiber and gasfitter. This case was reopened on the ground that his employer, Mr. A. J. Paddock, has been ordered by his medical attendant to take a long holi- day.—Postponed one month. Messrs. Burkle and Co., pawn- brokers, applied for their Aberdare manager, Thomas C. Venmore, 6 Mer- chant Street, Aberdare, married, with three children.—Postponed six months, conditional upon his remaining- in mme class of employment. • Mr. John Edwards, Cwmaman, ap- j plied for William Goodman, 38 years of age, living in Railway Terrace, Cwmaman. Employed as house coal haulier.—Postponed three months. Frederick A. Evans, 9 Pembroke Street, Aberdare, 28 years of age, married. Billiard hall manager at George Hotel, Aberdare.—Refused. David John Owens, widower, 7 Green- field Terrace, Cwmbach, contractor for haulage of house coal. Had contract for haulage of house coal to inhabitants of Cwmbach.—Postponed three months. Mr. D. Rees Jones. Foundrytown Bakery, applied for Leonard C. May- cock, 31, married, of 55 Ynyslwyd Street, Aberdare. Employed aa fore- man bread baker.—Postponed three months, Mavcock to join Aberdare V.T.C. James Berry, 39 years, married, 19 Margaret Street, Aberaman, bootmaker and repairer.—Postponed one month final. Mrs. Edwards, Cwmdare Bakery, applied for her baker, Trevor R. Jones, 25, married, of 16 Catherine Street, Aberdare. Jones baked 15 sacks per week. No o.ther baker employed.— Postponed three months. P. W. Rickards, employed at Meeerfl. Jacobs and Sons, pawnbrokers- Married, —Postponed one month final. Joseph Davies, 34 years of age, 25 Llewelyn Street. Trecynon, wholesale coal merchant.—Postponed two months, Davies to join V.T.C. Messrs. Culley and Co., Trecyson, applied for their foremax, William S. Avery, who was employed bottling beer, stout, etc.—Mr. Barlow, the manager of the company, said that a number of their men had joined, and this man was essential, inasmuch as he was in charge of a number of girls, and was a sober man.—Mr. Kenshole: Has he been before the Medical Board ?—Mr. Barlow: No.—Sergeant-Major Johns As a rule beer tasters in breweries pass very low-about Class CS.-)(r. Lawrence* Why is that. Mr. John.,R--do they taste too much ?—Mr. Barlow: This man is fairly strong. He is obliged to taste beer, but he it not to drink it.—Mr. Kenshole: That must be a sad disappointment to him. (Laughter.).—The Tribunal decided iflaf. u' the man must go before the Meoical Baard. V.T.C.—At this meeting the Tribunal made it a condition of exemption that the men must join the Aberdare V.T.C.—Mrs. Davies contended that i* the past this condition was made only in cases of men who passed in elaspee which had not yet been called up. This condition, however, was imposed, ex- cept in one or two cases where the men had very little leisure.

Aberdare County Court. On Monday, Oct. 9, before His Honour Judge Bryn Roberts. Apportionment Varied. Eleanor Watkin, 9 Lyndhurst Street, Moun- tain Ash, represented by Mr. Ivor Parry, Pontypridd, applied for the vari- ation of a compensation order made against the Powell Duffryn Coal Co.— Advocate explained that applicant's daughter had attained the age of 21 years, and applied for the payment out of court of £ 10.?—His Honour ordered tIO0 to be apportioned and £10 to be paid to the daughter Lily, the balance to be invested in Exchequer bonds. The Judge said that they produced 6 per cent., and it was to be hoped that the young lady would add to the amount every year. Rent and Wages.—Arising out of a judgment summons, David Phillips was sued by Evan Roberts for rent due. The defendant denied that his wages were £ 2 5s. for the last four weeks.— His Honour: Have yoai got your papers for the last 4 weeks?—Defendant: No, sir, Roberts has been raising my Army money from the colliery when I was with the colours.—Roberts stated that this was so, and that he got 2s. a week from the colliery.—His Honour asked defendant if he had got credit for that, and he replied in the affirmative.-His Honour ordered Phillips to pay.

RHEUMATISM-KIDNEY TROUBLE. Rheumatism is due to uric acid crystals in the joints and muscles, the result of excessive uric acid in the sys- tem that the kidneys failed to remove as nature intended, and this acid is also the cause of backache, lumbago, sciatica, gout, urinary trouble, stone, gravel, dropsy. The success of Estora Tablets, a specific based on modern medical seience, for the treatment of rheumatism and other forms of kidney trouble, is due to the fact that they restore the kidneys to healthy action and thereby remove the cause of the trouble, and have cured numberless cases after the failure of other remedies, which aeoounts for them superseding out-of-date medicines that are sold at a price beyond all but the wealthy. Women frequently suffer from ills, aches and pains, under the impression that they are victims of ailments common to their sex, but more often than not it is due to the kidneys, and in such cases Estora Tablets will set them right! The test is at least worth making, as woman's happiness and suc- cess in life depends entirely on her health. Estora Tablets, an honest remedy at an honest price, Is. 3d. per box of 40 tablets, or 6 for (5s. 9d. All chemists or postage free from Estora Co., 182 Charing Cross Read, London, W.C. Aberdare Agents: Boots Cash Chemists.

RAILWAY PRESENTATION AT MOUNTAIN ASH. On Thursday evening at the Work- men's Institute Mr. T. Gwatkin, former stationmaster at the G.W.R. Station, Mountain Ash, was honoured by friends and the staff. Col. Morgan Morgan pre- sided, and was supported by Messrs. Thomas Jones, J.P., H. J. Bolter, Superintendent, Pontypool; Inspector Bevan, Aberdare; Inspector Davies, Quaker's Yard; J. O. Jones, station- master, Aberdare; W. A. Cooper, Dare Junction; A. E. Bentley, Aberdare; J. Jenkins, stationmaster,, Quaker's Yard; D. Price, stationmaster, Pen- rhiwceiber; J. Lewis, stationmaster, Mountain Ash; Reuben Mann, J. C. Bluett, W. J. Mansfield, George Lloyd, David Simmonds, S. J. Griffiths, Mrs. Griff Jones, Mrs. T. Gwatkin, Misses Samuel, Williams, Millard, and Llew- elyn. Messrs. G. A. Baker, David Jones, and R. Morgan (secretary) were the organisers. After a few remarks by the chairman, Mr. Reuben Mann presented Mr. Gwatkin with a silver-mounted, ebony walking-stick. Mr. Thomas Jones, J.P., handed an envelope of war bonds, and spoke particularly of Mr. Gwatkin's business activity and his courteous manner. Mr. H. J. Bolter presented a gold albert, and said how glad he was to have the opportunity to pay his respects to the guest of the evening. He had always found him thorough, prompt, and a man of strict integrity. It was his pleasure to be the humble mouthpiece of the staff. In carying out his duties to the satis- faction of the G.W.R. Co he had also earned the good wishes of the public of Mountain Ash.—Mr. Gwatkin, re- sponding, thanked them all, although he felt he had done so little to deserve the honour. He felt deeply touched, and also proud that his humble efforts had been appreciated. To Mr. Jones and all the representatives of the Co. he tendered the heartiest thanks. To the inhabitants of Mountain Ash he also expressed his thanks for he felt greatly indented b them. He had served his Company for 42 years, but he had net expected such handsome gifts.—Mr. W. Mansfield proposed a vote of thanks to the chairman, Mr. Bolter, the artistes, and the pianists, and paid a high com- pliment to Mr. Gwatkin, at whose feet lie had sat so long.—Mr. Peters second- ed, and Mr. Reuben Mann supported. Messrs. D. J. Pennar Williams, Jack Williams, D. Teifi Davies, Ben Davies, and Miss Webber entertained the eom- pany during the evening.

The Welshman's Favourite- MABON Sauce As good (Ø its N :;ns. t* AIL TG K T li MlC1If./ù-t. "rt'r v>•"> —i • riA f FOR FUEHITURE ——$ I$ 9 ft ft m ft ft ft i I 1 <? <9 $9 § 9 THE ROATHFurnishiiig 1 llUA M Company, I Taff Street, Pontypridd. | CASH OR EASY PAYMENTS. | @@ MORGAN JOHN I For FRESH FARM BUTTER & EGGS CONWIL DAIRY, St. David's Square, Cwmaman, & Aberaman. Pure Milk and Cream Twice Daily. JOHN DAVIES, I THE PICTURE SHOT- I 11 CARDIFF ST., ABERDARE (opposite the Cinema). FIRST LASS WORK 5-SEATER '°s:r (MAXWELL 1916 TYPE) i FOR HIRE. —— Tonring Partiee and Weddings, etc., catered for at most moderate prices. TELEGRAM CHARGES REFUNDED CARADOC DAVIES, 12 MARY STREET, ABERDARE ———.————————————————————— FOR ARTISTIC & CENERAL HOOSE PAINTINC, WRITE E. TAYLOR PAINTER, 4 YORK STREET, ABERAMAN. ABERDARE EDUCATION COMMITTEE. APPLICATIONS are invited for the appointment of a Cleaner for the Park Infants Council Sckoo11 Aberdare. Salary, R42 16s. per an- num, together with a War Bonus, the amount of which will be determined by the Committee. Also for the appoint- ment of a Cleaner for the Penywaiu Council School, Aberdare. S&Jary, R13 4s. per annum with War Benus. The General Regulations relating to Cleaners' Duties may be seen at the Education Offices. Forms of applica- tion may be obtained at the Edncetioa Offices, and must be returned to me not later than Monday, the 16th instant. THOMAS BOTTING, Director of Educatieo. Education Offices, Aberdare. October 3rd, 1916.

Cwmdare Notes. — BY RAFFLES. Who left his belt at the lavatory? Beltashazzar. Keep your money in your pocket. The high kickers had better leave their scraps in their own homes, not in other people's, or I shall have to name them, and also state what was found in the parcels they threw in the passage of a certain house. The musical lodger is getting a favourite with the girls. Be careful, girls; there are other pebbles on the beach. He took three girls to the con- cert on three nights last week. He'll have to work on half a turn. Old Blunder Buss lost the last bus. He made a fuss and began to cuss. He observed a special constable ap- proaching, and vanished. It was Raffles. t Now, Popcorn, when you come down town keep away from No. 16; there is an epidemic on. Mary Elizabeth Ann took some sing- ing points at the big concert last week. She also took the wrong umbrella. It, was Jack's, but he didn't mind. They walked home together, and underneath that umbrella the fire- works were lovely.

Letters to the Editor. HARCOURT TERRACE, PENRHIW- I CEIBER. Dear Sir,—Kindly grant me a small space in your widely-read paper to draw the attention of the Mountain Ash District Council to the insanitary state of this greatly-used thoroughfare, along which over a thousand workmen pass daily to and from Messrs. Nixon's Cwm Cynon Colliery. Last week on two occa- sions the lower part of Harcourt Terrace was a perfect quagmire, and with the lighting restrictions in force it was almost impossible for workmen (both night and day shifts) to pass without wading through about two feet of filthy water, and this is always the case after heavy rains. Last week it appears that at the top-end of the terrace, owing to some defect in the sewerage pipes (and to the heavy rains), the pipes burst, and the whole of the contents ran down to the lower end of Harcourt Terrace, remaining there. The stench caused by this upheaval was disgusting. If some of our Councillors were working at the local colliery and using this thoroughfare, there would be a scene at the next sitting of the local House of Lords. On this occasion work- men who went down the terrace to go to work had to retrace their steps and wend their way down Penrhiwceiber Road. I have been informed that the tenants—and they are some of the most respectable in the district-intend to petition the "local fathers" on this matter. I hope our esteemed Coun- cillors will visit this place, because it is a disgrace to the locality. The Coun- cil would be doing good service if they gave this their immediate attention.— AP CEIBER. Penrhiwceiber.

A Temperance Campaign. A series of meetings is now being conducted in the Aberdare Valley by Mr. E. J. Johnson, of the British Tem- perance League. On Sunday evening Mr. Johnson addressed a meeting at Trinity Chapel. Mr. R. H. Miles pre- sided at the meeting. Mr Johnson, in the course of a vigorous address, remarked I that two years ago he was criticised at Swansea because he dared to conduct a total abstinence campaign during the I war. His reply was that if the drink trade ceased to make drunkards during j the war he would cease to attack the j drink evil. He was pleased to see that in Aberdare no drink shops were open J on the Lord's Day, but he was sorry to see open so many places that gave young people an opportunity to indulge in self satisfaction by buying sweets, etc. The drink problem lay at the root, of social reform, and unless this root of social reform, and unless this root evil was removed change of -environ- ment would be useless. He who would emancipate the nation must first emancipate himself. If ever there was a time when Britain wanted the king- dom of Christ it was to-day. A soldier a time when Britain wanted the king- dom of Christ it was to-day. A soldier whose home had been ruined by the drink had exclaimed to a member of Parliament, "I have been out in France digging trenches between ourselves and digging trenches between ourselves and the Germans. For God's sake make trenches between our homes and the drink enemy." The Temperance Campaign has been well organised by Mr. L. Cooke.