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ABERDARE. 3 J A Y'8 furniture t8 worth placing tb your beat rooms JOIN our Shoe Club. Select your Whitsun Shoes now.—Lewis, 1 Canon Street, Aberdare. — On Sunday the Rev. R. Williams, Nazareth Welsh C.M., pi,eached at Trinity English C:M. BETHANIA C.M. The annual preacmng services were held at Beth- ania. C.M. Church on Good Friday and ^nday, when the Revs. P. H. Griffiths. -UA., London; W. M. Jones, Llansant- ftraid, and the Rev. W. Davies, M.A., preached. G.W.R. TEMPERANCE UNION. On Sunday the chair was occupied by Mr. Wilkins. Solos were given by Mr. Griffiths, Misses Parry, Williams, and Wilkins. Bible readings by Messrs. Cole and F.var.s. Recitations by Misses Griffiths and Collins, and a reading by Mr. Evans. Prayer was offered by Mr. 1 honias.
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MOUNTAIN ASH. furniture is worth placing It T«Hsnwnl8- }HE RIGHT CORNER—used to be! hL \wny'^ now Ted Mac's. You leave 118 shop clothed and content. wedding of Mr. Lv;,ns> 26 Ton Coch Terrace, fiths Pt^UTr' }? ,Miss Margaret Grif- ai_ 2,n. £ :och Terrace, daughter of nli/v* re + coal inspector, took Mnnrl a Margaret's Church on j -j a\" Tile Vicar officiated. The h ^n away bv her brother,! -Ur. 1'. Griffiths. f EDDiNG of Mr. Daniel John- p'n. S.vm°nds, 7 Rocket Street, to M °,V!a Azubah Thomas, daughter of lir" ,m' Thomas, colliery overman. 'sPjf S' Aberfan, was solemnized at y.- Margaret's Church on Tuesday, the icar officiating. The bride was at- 'ru hy ^ler sister, Miss Alice 1 nomas. PAHlSH CHURCH. —There were a celebrations of Holy Communion on.) ^ster Sunday morning in St. Margar- s C'hurch. There were 424 communi- tints, and over 2,000 attended the ser- x ices during the day.' The officiating! fxlerg.v ere the Vicar and Rev. T. J.' l! r8f*u- Evensong was conducted by tilct N'icar. The Magnificat was sung to j Garrett and the Nunc Dimittis to Fos- Kipling's Recessions 1 hymn, «od of Our Fathers," concluded the! service. WELCOME HOlE FI ND.—A eon J^rt was held by the above fund at the Rapier's Arms last Thursday. Mr. Wm. Jenkins (Eos Peunar) was chair- TOan. The artistes were Messrs. Tom •Walton, John Powell, Ned Harries, YY. ■nkins, Sam Bowden, Dai Richards, Danny Pel lard. Will M'Clure, Alf Pel-j |ard and Tom Roberts. Mr. John Ash- prd> on behalf of the Fund, presented I te. Hunt with a treasury note, and John Morgan presented Pte. Adams a treasury note. 'the National Anthem was sung bv Mr. 'lorn Walton. 9 SINGING FESTIVAL. — On Easter Uesday a children's temperance festi- j val was held at Hhos (B.). The chil of Bethesda, Abercwmboi; Jeru-i salern, Penrhiwceilver; Ffnnl and Rhos ["ok part. The singing was, conducted b5 Miss A. Davies. The afternoon pre-! ^Jdent was uie Rev. W. S. '1 nomas, ^nrhiwceiber, and in the evening Mr. AV- U. Williams, M.A. The children Were entertained to tea, superintended [y Mrs. Richards. Solos and recita- tions wore given by Mrs. Evans, Aber- '•v.mhoij MKSS Nellie Drinkwater, Miss n. Davies, Penrhiwceiber; Miss A. R. Davies, Mountain Ash, and Master Meurig Williams. The organist was Mr. J. Edwards, Penrhiwceiber, and the secretary Mr. Bowen. RHOS (B.).— A tea was held at Rhos Vestry on Good Friday by the church to ^"elcome the new pastor, Rev. J J. Hughes, and Mrs. Hughes. At the tables were Mesdames D. Morgan. Jones, C. Thomas, G. Morgan, L. Jones, D. P. Williams, T. Evans. M. John, T. Bradford, D. Hughes, D. Ed- wards, T. Davies, W. Davies, Misses Anthony, Williams, Olden, Davies, M. Pugh, B. Pugh, M. Beddoe. Mrs Rich- ards was superintendent. In the even- ing a concert was held. Chairman, Mr. Cornelius Lewis. Pianist, Mr. W J. Evans. Songs were given by Miss K. Richards, Miss A. Davies? Messrs. D. Pennar Williams, J. Williams, D. Teifi Davies, Ben Davies. Recitations by Meurig Williams, Ben Davies and Miss A. K. Davies. A cheque was handed by Mrs. John to M< anu ALrs Hughes on behalf of the church. SUITS EVERYBODY—of course Mac does. Try him for the next new one. SUCCESSFUL MUSICIANS. — Mr John Williams won tlw open bass solo at Polity pool Eisteddfod on Tuesday.— Master Idris Owen on Tuesday won the pianoforte solo at Porth Eisteddiod. GOOD NEWS.—Mr. and Mrs. Mor- gall Edmunds have received news that their son, Lt. Russell Edmunds, is only slightly wounded, and that lie is progressing satisfactorily. OBITUARY.—Mr. Daniel S. JLewis, Glaneynon Hotel, passed away on Tues- day morning after a long and painful 6 illness. Deceased was 60 years of age, and leaves a sorrowing widow and two sons, Messrs. S. and Dd. Lewis. He at one time represented the Darrnulas Ward on the Pontypridd Board of Guardians. SOLDIERS AT HOME. Lt. f. W. Millar, West Surreys, has just been home on leave. He sails for France on Friday. Q.M. Sergi. King, Welsh Re- giment, who has seen service in Egypt, has returned to duty. A welcome visitor, off the briny, was Seaman Tom Edwards, H.M.S. Imperieuse, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwards. Lletty Her. Regiment Sergt. Major Dan Jones, late of the Bruce Hotel, is at home for a short spell. AFTER 20 YEARS. — Pte. Jack Deere, who married Miss Hannah (41-ant, 1 Campbell Terrace, Mountain Ash, ifc on leave from France. He joined the Army in Australia, leaving the Mount about 3J years ago. Strange- ly enough, his brother Will. who served through the Boer campaign, was at home, also in khaki. They had not met for 20 years, and as a "matter of fact the South African brother was thought to be dead. Mr. L. 1. Deere, of the Conservative Club, Aberdare, is a brother. MOUNT PLEASANT FFND.-Cnder the above auspices a concert was held nil Thursday, presided over by Mr. Jas. .Jones. The secretary, Mr. John Price, presented a cheque each to Ptes. Lane, D. Dale, Hugh James and Corpi. vv. Minor, all responding with thanks. The artistes were Messrs D. Jones, Hart, Alf Gibbs, Gunner A. Thomas, and Pte. James. Mr. A. Lewis accom- panied.—A concert hold on Tuesday was presided over by Mr. E. Wilkins. x te. Jeremiah McGuir# received a cheque at the hands of the vice-chairman, Mr. Joseph Davies. The following also took part: Messrs. Jack Thomas, E. Harris, W. Vinoe, E. Payne. Gunner Thomas, E. Bird, T. Ponting. D. Dale, John Evans and A. Lewis. Sec., Mr. J. Price. INTERMENT.- The fllnertft of Mr Henry Watkins, Caradoe Street, an old and respected inhabitant, took place on Wednesday in Caeganv Cemetery, Rev. J. R. Evans, B.A., B.D., olficiat- ing. Deceased was 75 years of age. The mourners were Mr. Win. Watkins, brother; Mrs. T. Thomas. Crickhowell, daughter; Mr and Mrs. 'W. Watkins and family, son; Mr and Mrs B. Powell and family daughter; Mr and Mrs. J. Powell and family, daughter; Mr and Mrs -J. Ja sper and family, daughter; Mr H. Watkins, Crickhowell; Mr J. Jeffries, Pontypool; Mrs. Sim- ruonds, Llanelen Mr. B. Jones, Aber- i tillery Mr. J Ramsey, Crickhowell; Mr. Charlie Dean, Abertiilery, nephews and nieces. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. Frank Mills. NEW THEATRE. —A most pleasing programme is announced by the man- agement. cf the 'Workmen's Theatre. Another of those successful Triangle Dramas will "be the star for Monday, Tuesday and AVodriesday of next week. No. 16 of the serial photo-play, "Liber- lY," will also be shown, and a fun nur, entitled, "The Surf Girl, one of the best Keystone Komedies. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday there will be a complete change of pictures, the star attraction being, "America prepares for War." A Keystone Komedy, entitled, "Moonshiners, is a rare bit of fun, and a Triangle Urania called "The Yellow Faug." will I so "e screened. All the week Pathe's qa- etu> will be shown, together with I starring varietv artiste, BROTHERHOOD CHURCH. — An entertainment was given at the Work- men's Institute by the Sunday School of the above, on Wednesday, April 4th. Several action songs were well ren- dered, and also the "Spinning wheel hong" by Miss L. J. Rees. A cantata" entitled, "A Day in the Woods, was most successfully performed. The soh, parts were well taken by Mrs. A. Evans, Miss L. J. Rees, Miss G. Evans, Mrs. Leyshon Jones, and Master W. J. Jones. Double duet, Mrs. J. Card, Mrs. Reddiek, Miss V. Fyaas, and Miss E. Bohvell. The reciting parts were taken as follows;—Queen, Mrs. A. Roberts; Nora. Solina Mer- edith; Dolly, Lizzie Davies; Nellie, I Doris Tromans; Maude, Rennie Davies; Ida, Miss Lily Tromans; May, Miss K Bolweil; Sam, Sam Brooks; Joe, Frank Wilkins. Planets, Charlie Hoacn, Olive Clode, George Meredith, aggie Roach, Evan Watkins, Elsie 'Watkins, Bessie D.ivies, George Evans, Allien Jones. Miss M. Wilkins, L.L.C.M., was conductor. AUSS F. »nes, A.L.C.M., and Mr. J. Ruck, L.L.C.M., were accompanists. The Rev. u. Neighbour was stage manager, ussistou by Mr. J. Card. The following also took part:—Fiorrie Bateman, Aiunei Burbridge, Gerty Bevan, EdlLll Bevau, Elsie Clements, Nellie Davies, .L\OS:e Evans, iris Euston, Maggie'Euston, Lily Evans, Hilda Jones, Gerty oen- kins, Cassie Jenkins, Muriel Lewis, Daisy Morgan, Emily Meredith, Linda Reddiek, Elsie May Rees, Renme lro mans, Alice Roach, Amy Wines, i\ancy Williams, Iris Bohvell, Jackie Brooks, John Henry Davies, Willie Clements, Clifford Clements, Arthur Evans, John- nie Lodwick, Bertie Williams, w llhe Morgan, D. Williams, Alfred Watkins, Ilees Roach, Edgar Meredith, Freddie Thomas.
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MiSKINr JAV'h ruraitur* i8 worth plactnf t' ■IUT ht TOOMO. MILITARY. Private Hugh James, of 18 Glaneynon Street, arrived home on furlougli from France on Friday, March 30th, and was given a warm re- ception by his many friends. This brave soldier enlisted in May, 1915. He was for three months in training at Cater- ham, and was then dispatched to France. He was at Ypres, where he was wounded in the leg by gun-shot. He was sent to hospital at Doncaster, and remained there for months, whence he was again sent to France. He went through many battles on the Somme. At Combles he was again wounded this time by gunshot in the shoulder. He was sent to hospital in Shrewsbury, and was there for three months. He came home on ten days' leave, returning on Easter Monday. He was presented with a cheque by one of his many friends, Mr. J. Price, and with a wristlet watch by the Mountain Ash Workmen's Club, of which he was a member. Everybody was surprised to find him so well after his terrible experiences. All wish him the best of luck. WEDDING. A pretty wedding was solemnised on Monday at Jerusalem, Penrhiwceiber, by the Rev. M. Jenkins. The contracting parties were Miss Rachel Bailey, 10 Park View, Aber- cwmboi, and Mr. David Prothero, 57 Clarence Street, Miskin. Mrs. James, sister of bridegroom, acted as' brides- maid, and Mr. James as best man. The bride was given away by her father. She was attired in a grey costume with grey hat. The wedding breakfast was laid out at the bridegroom's home, and there were present: —Bride and Bridegroom; Rev. M. Jenkins, Rev. W. S. Thomas, Mr. James Prothero, Mr. E. J. Prothero, Mr. and Mrs. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Chapman, Mr. Evan Roberts, Mr. E. D. Williams, es Lizzie Roberts, M. Davies, Sarah Davies, L. Mary Davies, Ilda May Jones, L. Wills, Mrs. Tompkins, Miss Prothero, Miss Aubrey, and Mr. Stanley Prothero.
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PENRHIWCEIBER. YOF will be t)1 nfter n-suing a, AY'S OUR CORRESPONDENT for Pen. rhiwcoiber is Mr. Ben Jones, 46 Rheola Street, to whom all reports should be sent. AN ACCIDENT occurred-in Penrhiw- ceiber Road to a little boy, named Henry Griffiths, of 145 Penrhiwceiber Road. who was hit down by a motor- car, the mudguard coming in contact with his mouth. He had many teeth knocked out, and his face was bruised a little. BILLIARDS. The Penrhiwceiber Gwalia Second Division Team finished their season by playiiig Trecynon at Penrhiwceiber. They are second in the league this year. The scores for Thurs- day were: Penrhiwceiber: T. J. Bevan, 134; John Vaughan, 87; Ivor Bufton. 145; Samuel Williams, 97; Thomas Boobier, 142; Einrys Griffiths, 132; Stephen Rees, 143; Llewelyn Jenkins (captain), 123; total. 1,003. Trecynon: L. E. Thomas, 150; H. J. Griffiths, 150; E. W. Davies, 1M; D. Owen, 150; 1. Morris, 150; T. J. Williams, 150; M. J. Jones, 150; D. Davies. 150; total, 1,200. Trecynon won by 197. FUNERAL. The interment of Mr. James Ireland, of 25 Church Street, took place on Thursday last at the Old Ceme- tery, Mountain Ash, the Rev. J. M. Christopher officiating. Deceased was an old inhabitant, having spent 33 years of his life in the same house. He was in his 72nd. vear. The mourners were: — Mr. and Mrs. John Ireland, son; Mr. and Mrs. James Ireland, son; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ireland, son. all from Porth; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ireland, son; Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Ireland, son; Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Mason, daughter: Mr. and Mrs. Noah Haines, daughter; Mr. and Mrs. Evans, daughter, of this place; Mrs. Wat- kins, grand-daughter; Clifford Mason, Henry Haines, grandchildren, Penrhiw- eeiber; John James Ireland, James Ire- land, William Ireland, Eddie Ireland, grandchildren, Porth; Mr. and Mrs. Ireland- Aberaman, nephews. BETHESDA C.E. On Sunday last Mr. Crosby Jones presided. A paper on the topic, "My Master," was read by Miss Beatrice Richards. Mr. D. J. Taylor presided at the organ. FOOTBALL. On Saturday the Pen- rhiwceiber Windsors Second Division entertained Hirwain, Mr. Frank Price acting as referee. Dick Jones, for the homesters, scored the only goal of the match. MILITARY. Mr. Handel Davies, son of Mr. Samuel Davies, Tauyrallt villa, left to join the R.A.M.C. at Blackpool on Wednesday. lie is 21 years old. and was the champion billiard player of the Aberdare Valley. ■—Mr. Arnold Jones (late "Leader" oi>rresponuent) left on Tuesday for Farn- borough. He has joined the Flying Corps. OLlTUARy. We regret to an- nounce the death of Mr. Eben Morgan, Cymiuer, Porth. He was manager of the Penrikyber Colliery about 14 years ago. He leaves many sons, including Messrs. Gwilym Morgan, manager in- soies Limited, Porth; Griffith Morgan, secretary Bedwas Collieries; Rhys Mor- gan, headmaster Abercynon Schools, and Llewelyn Morgan, also in the scholastic profession. He was taken ill on Monday last and died on Wednesday. SUCCESS. Penrhiwceiber is highly gratified with the success of the choir that took the first prize at Mountain Ash on Monday. The conductor, Mr. Damuei navies, has led Male Vftice choirs for about 30 years, and last com- peted seven years ago. About 1910 he first competed with a Mixed Choir and won. He has conducted many per- formances at Hernion Chapel, namely, "Judas Maccabeus," "St. Paul," "Elijah," and "The Captivity." TEA AND CONCERT. -*On Monday last the Salvation Army held a tea and concert. There were present bands fr°ni Troedyrhiw, Treharris, Ynysybwl, and Penrhiwceiber. At the tea tables were: (1) Ensign and Lieutenant; (2) Mrs. Bibey and Mrs. Bevan; (3) Mrs. Williams and daughter; (4) Miss M. Roberts and Mrs. Pope. The concert 1 programme was as follows:—Selection by the Treharris Band. Solo by Captain Moore. Selection by the Troedyrhiw Band. Lantern drill by the Ynysybwl Children. Selection bv Brothers Jones. Hand bells by Meredith Family, 1 roedyrhiw. Recitation by a friend t'rom^ Hirwain. An address was given by Captain Lynes, M.A. The proceeds were in aid of the funds of the Pen- rhiwceiber United Choir. MILITARY. Private T. J. Owen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jones, of 60 Morris Avenue, is home on leave from Fort purbrook. Private Owen enlisted in April, 1915. a.nd underwent training with the R.F.A. at Portmadoc. In May, 1916, he was transferred to the Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry, and trained at Winchester and Fairham. In July, 1916, he went to France, and in October, 1916, be had trench fever and was at the Canadian Hospital in Boulogne for a week and then sent to a hospital in Birmingham for three weeks. Eventually he was sent home on a ten days' leave. He was in the battle of Delville Wood on the Somme and at Arras. He went to Portsmouth on November 1st, 1916, and thence to Fort Purbrook. He came home on his second leave on Friday last, and returned on Tuesday. We wish him good luck. CAR MEL (CONG.). — Prizes were given to the children of the above church on Sunday last, for collecting towards Foreign Missions. The Rev. D. Davies, pastor, gave an address. fhe collections were splendid. Books were given to the following children by Mr. Evan Davies, one of the oldest members: -Doris Lewis Davies, Mar- jorie Thomas. Lizzie Mary Griffiths, Olwen Guiffiths, Louis Henry Price, Gwennie Morris. Eirwen Nicholas, Muriel Jones, Dilys Peregrine, Lizzie Hughes, Beatrice Wheeler, Myra Rees Davies. Gwladys James, Dorothy Hugh, Blodwen Thomas, Marv A. flowells. Irene Davies, Emma Thomas, Katie Roberts, Reginald Davies, Daniel Gwyn Walters. ldwal Morris, Audrey Parry, Essex Thomas, Eirwyu Edward Morgan, Bryn Davies, Llewelyn Owen, Trevor .Thomas, Oliver Howells, Christy Davies, John L. Williams, Gwilym Kenvyn, and Ern Weeks. Hymns were rendered by the Children's Choir. WEDDING. A pretty wedding was solemnised by the Rev. D. Davies at Carmel (Cong.) on Sunday morning last. The contracting parties were Miss S. A. Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. Jones, 122 Penrhiwceiber Road, and Mr. John Carrad, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Carrad, Capel Bangor, Aberystwyth. Mrs. W. J. Davies, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid, and Mr. D. J. Jones, brother, acted as best man. The bride was given away by her eldest brother, Mr. Rees Jones. She was attired in a grey blue costume with pale blue hat with ribbon and roses. The bridesmaid wore a grey costume with light blue hat. Breakfast was laid out at the bride's home, and those present were: Bride a nd Bridegroom; Messrs. D. J. Jones, Abel Jones, and Rees Jones, brothers of bride; Mrs. Rees Jones, Mrs. W. J. Davies, Mrs. Thomas, Belle Vuo Street; Messrs. James Thomas, W. J. Davies, Edgar Jones, D. M. J ones; also father of bridegroom father and mother of bride; Mrs. Pritchard, Mrs. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Davies, Afrs. Jones. Misses Ceinwen Jones. Edith Thomas, Cissio Wilson, and Mr. Edward Richards.
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YNYSBOETH. I DON'T delnv, but call at JAY. PRIZE DHA WING.-A. A. Gran- ville, 11 Contain Street, Ynysboeth. Ynysboeth Hotel. 1st, 80; 2nd, 643; 1'3 rd, 223; 4th, 1207; 5th, 276; 6th, 283. All prizes to be claimed within 14 days at the above address or forfeited.— Mr. D. T. Panes, treasurer. SOLDIER PRESENTED.—A presen- tation concert was held at the Ynys- boetn Hotel oil Tuesday evening, pre- sided over by .\1r. Joseph Lloyd. Ptes Charles Moore and John Martin wert each presented with a treasury note. The harmony was provided bv Messrs. E. D. Price, D. Peiiarti, S. Bowden, D. W. Wood:}, Williams, D Edwards and A. Wr-ght. Mr. A. Lewi; was the accompanist, and Mr. D. T. Panes treasurer.
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ABERCYfcON. DON'T delay, but call on JAY. THE WAR. Private Robert Ellis Jones, son of Mr. Robert E. Jones, Car- diff Road, has come home from hospital, having had his foot amputated whilst in action in Flanders. SERVICES. On Easter Sunday the half-yearly preaching services of Tabei- nacle C.M. Chapel were held. The officiating minister was the Rev. R. G. Davies, Penclawdd. ■ ON FURLOUGH. Private Richard "Vfnrdeeai, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mordecai, Gertrude Street, has been home on fur- lough. He belongs to the Welsh Regi- ment (Machine Gun Section), and is stationed at Pembroke. FOOTBALL. On Good Friday the mi-fiiial match for the Sugg Challenge Cup was played at Cilfynydd between Abercynon and Rhvdfelen. Abercynon scored two goals against Rhydfelen's one goal, the scorers for Abercynon being Arthur Dinwiddy and T. Jonee. The referee was Mr. Dan Davies, Ponty- pridd. HOME FROM HOSPITAL. Roy Bradley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bradley, 2 Elizabeth Street, has re- turned home from the King Edward Hospital, Cardiff, where he has been laid up as the result of a kick by a horse. He looks well despite his ordeal. He will be operated again in two months' time. Roy is most popular, as was shown by the number of visitors to the house on Wednesday, when he re- turned hopae. Mr. and Mrs. Bradley wish to thank the numerous friends who made enquiries and for the great kindness to them during their son's illness. YNYSBOETH ALLOTMENTS. A well-attended meeting of the residents of Ynysboeth took place at the Schools on Thursday. Councillor Charles Maddox occupied the chair. He I emphasised the urgency of commandeer. ing all land available, so that the people could cultivate it in time for this year's crop. Mr. E. J. Thomas, secretary of the Abercynon Allotments, reported that the land available at Ynysboeth was now marked out. Additional plots could be balloted for that evening, and he hoped more land still would be available by the end of the week. Mr. J. L. Mather also addressed the meet- ing. ORGAN RECITAL. A successful organ recital was held at the English Congregational Church on Good Friday. The organist was Mr. W. J. Watkins, F.R.C.O., of Dowlais, assisted by: Miss Myfanwy Walters, of New Tre- degar, and Mr. Todd Jones, of Treher- bert. Mr. Watkins acquitted himself in an excellent manner in all his selections, especially in the Pastorale in C and Allegro in F. Miss Walters possesses an exceptionally rich contralto voice, and the singing of her first solo, "Sweet ae her Roses (Cowen) ensured for her a very cordial reception. As an encore she sang "When the Tides comes in," which was also well received. Mr. Todd Jones was in rare form, and his rendering of "Sound an Alarm was a most inspir- ing effort and worthy of his renowned reputation, whilst his encore, "Children's Home," was most beauti- fully rendered. The whole programme was carried out in a splendid manner, and the audience thoroughly appreciated each item. The recital was organised, by Mr. and Mrs. Parry, Woodland Crescent, and the proceeds are to be devoted to the building fund of the church. CYMANFA'R PLANT. The annual singing festival of the Treharris Dis- trict of the East Glamorgan Baptist Temperance Union took place on Easter Monday at Cartaria. The juveniles did their part well under the conductorehip of Mr. John Morgan. The presidents were: afternoon, Mr. Hugh Daviee, Abercynon; evening, Rev. W. Jones, j Treharris. The accompanists were Miae Lizzie Lloyd, Tanybryn, and Mr. Idrie Davies, and the children were catechised by Ceiriosydd. Miscellaneous iteme were given by Amy Jones, Bessie Williams, Gwladvs Williams and Mr. Tom Williams (Llew'r Berth). The trayholders at the tea were: Mrs. J. R. I Davies, Mrs. J. Lloyd, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Ellis, Misses Nancy Howells, May Howells. Cissie Davies, J. A. Evans, Lizzie Lloyd, Katy Lloyd, B.A., Misses Ellis, Mrs. J. Morgan and Miss Mary A. Davies. Cutters, etc., Mrs. Howells, Mrs. Price. Mrs. Griffiths. Miss Griffiths, Mrs. W. Thomas, and Mrs. Meredith. The Rev. W. Jones proposed thanks to all workers. Thanks to the chairman was proposed by Mr. T. Shankland, and seconded by Ceiriosydd.
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YNYSYBWL. Don't delay, but call on JAY. REHEARSAL.—On Monday evening, at Zion English Baptist Chapel, under the auspices of the Pontypridd and District Baptist Festival Union, a re- hearsal was held. Mr. John John, of Pontvpridd. was the conductor. PRIZEWINNERS.—At the Mountain Ash Easter Eisteddfod the Rev. Arthur Jones, B.A., won the pri/e for a recita- tion piece. Master Aubrey Thomas, son of Mr. R. A. Thomas, was second in the children's recitation competition. I ►VEDDING.—Oji Easter Monday, at -ho Registry Office, Pontypridd, a ..■retty Redding was solemnized. The ontracting parties were Mr. George } oogood, Archer Street, and Miss mma Dunsford, eldest daughter of Dunsford, 37 Augustus Street. tie bride was given away by her father, ■.ncl the bridesmaids were Misses Maria Williams and Maude Studley. Mr. John Davies performed the duties of .)est man, assisted bv Mr John Studlev. QGARTEHLï MEETING.—At the iVelsh Church on Sunday afternoon the scholars of the Sunday School held the quarterly meeting. An excellent pro- gramme had been arranged by the Uev. John Williams, L.D., A.T.S.C. The following gave recitations: R. T. Howells, Cassie Howells, Bessie Howells, Hilda Carter, Olive Morgan, Gwen Gabriel, Muriel Morgan, Arthur Evans. Mr. T. Breeze, superintendent of the school, delivered an address, and the following rendered solos: Betty Flfis, Percy Judd Morgan, Evan R. Eliis, Katie Lewis, Dora Evans, Blod- wen George, Win. Pritchard, Edith Hughes, May Evans, Seth Morgan. Aiso musical items were given by the Rev. J. Williamf" party and Mr. Seth Morgan's party. The accompanist was Mr. Dd. Evan Jones. COMPETITIVE. On Wednesday evening, under the auspices of Zion Band of Hope, a competitive meeting was held. The conductor was the Rev. J. T. Jones (English Cong.). Mr. Pickles, of Cardiff, adjudicated the music, and Mr. D. Roberts the literary competitions. Miss M. E. Lewis sang the opening soio. Awards :—Miss Gwladys Lewis (girl's solo); Master Percy Morgan (boy's solo); Miss Muriel Jones (pianoforte solo); Miss Edith Hughes (soprano solo); Ivor Davies and party (male quartette); Luther Price (tenor solo); Mesdames May Evans and Alice Jenkins (divided con- tralto prize); Mr. R. A. Thomas (bass solo and for best story) Messrs. Harrv Evans and R. A. Thomas (duet) Mr. Hor Thos. Williams (essay, "Steam Engine"); Mr. Ernest Dear sons and party (quartette); Misses Nellie Jar- man and Beatie Hill divided the prize for the best recitation. Messrs. David Humphreys and W. Steele were the secretaries.
EISTEDDFOD AT ABERCYNON.
EISTEDDFOD AT ABERCYNON. The first annual eisteddfod, under the auspioes of Moriah English Baptist Chapel, Abercynon. was held on Easter Tuesday. The conductor was Mr. E. H. Battram; chairman of committee, Rev. D. Griffiths Millar; treasurer, Mr. F. W. Field; secretaries, Mr. E. Gibbon and Mr. Henry Wiltshire. The adudicators were: Music, Madame Alic- ia Cove-Parry, L.R.A.M.; recitations, Mr. Edward Francis, Abercynon. The accompanists were Miss Milly Burge, Miss May Lewis, and Mr. William Thomas. Abercynon. Awards :—Soio for girls or boys under 12. vVhen the light was fading" 1, Queenie Fudge, Abercynon; 2, Annie Edwards, Aber- cynon.—Solo for girls under 16, "Some tinte we'll understand" 1, May Powell, Treharris; 2, divided between Doris Evans, Abercynon, and E. Ward, Aber- cwmboi.—Solo for boys under 16, "Hen Gadair Freichiau fy Nhad" 1, Richard Jones, Penrhiwoeiber; 2, Richard Evans, Penrhiwceiber.—Pianoforte solo, under 16, "Water Sprites": Miss S. J. Brown, Penrhiwceiber. Recitation, under 12: 1, S. G. Jeffreys, Briton Ferry; 2, M. E. Davies, Abercynon.— Recitation, under 9: Bronnie Edwards. Abercynon.—Baritone solo. "Arm, arm, ye brave," Mr. W. J. Evans, Llanelly. -Champion recitation 1, Aliss May Jones, Dowlais; 2, Miss M. H. howells (Abercynon).—Champion solo, Mr. W. J. Evans, Llanelly. Juvenile Choir, "I sing because 1 love to sing" 1, Efall Isaf, 44 2, Carnctown (42) and New- town (42); 3, Mountain Ash, 40.—So- prano solo, "The Starless Crown," Miss M. J. Davies,.Mountain Asli.Contra(- to HOW, "He was despised," Miss Fran- ces Jones, Mardy.—Tenor solo, "The Old Minstrel," divided betweeen Mr. Evan Lloyd, Abercynon. and Mr. Isaacs, Mountain Ash. In charge of the nefreahments were Mre. Pugh, Mrs. J. Stephens, Miss Stephens. Miss PoUy Jackson, Mrs. Hall. -Mrs. Humphreys, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. D. G. Millar. Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. W. H. James, Mrs. E. Gib- bon, Mrs. W. Thomas, Miss Mantle, Mrs. H. Wiltshire, Mrs. W. Wiltshire, and Mrs. Price. Messrs. J. Stephens, Stephen Hughes and George Evans.
TRECYNON RED CROSS HOSPITAL.
TRECYNON RED CROSS HOSPITAL. TEe wounded soldiers at the Hospital were entertained on Saturday evening by the girls of the Aberdare County School. Several choral items were given by the senior pnnils. iltirlar the oonthietorfthip of Miss Alice S. Williams, L.R.A.M. Miss Gwen Griffiths ga e two violin solos. Both the junior asul senior schools performed very popular items. One of the items was given :n French by the junior school, thanks 1" the able tuition of their French ml-- tress, Miss Griffiths. Mrs. T. Walter Williams (commandant) thanked Miss Cook (headmistress), staff and children for the entertainment. The chair was ooetapied by Councillor E. Ogwen Wil- liams.