The Aberdare Leader

CWMDARE FATALITY. On Tuesday an inquest was held at Cwmdare by Mr. R. J. Rhys, touching the death of Thomas Drew, 64, collier, of King Street., Cwmdare. From the evidence it appears that deceased was struck by an iron bar which he was using whilst working at Bwllfa No. 1 Colliery on the previous Tuesday. He complained of injury to his side, and passed away on the Friday. Deceased's son, Wilham Drew, said that his father complained to him of in- jury to the side on the day of the acci- dent. Joseph Henry Cunnmgton, 10 Moss Row, Abernant, collier, who worked in the next stall, said that he heard the sound of a fall and shouted to deceased, "Are you all rightr" He replied, "Yes." W. T. Hinton, fireman, stated that he visited the place just prior to the acci- dent and found it safe. Dr. Banks, who in company with Dr. Astburv, held a post mortem ex- amination, spoke to finding au accumu- lation of fluid in deceased's side winch doSei ™ attributable to the^ea- d#>:nt Dr Barms added Jiat deceased complained to him of injuries to the SKA verdict of "Accidental death' was returned. I:

Grand Theatre, Aberaman. Every week the programme pre- sented to the patrons of the Gr.^ shows an improvement on the previous one. Mr. A. Norton, the popular manager, has excelled in this week's holiday bill, which he presented to packed houses on Monday and Tuesday Gladys Morgan and Andy Moran! the original one-legged dancer and the comedy girl, are given a fine reception in their up-to-date repertoire Milan Carter, who » soprano, scores gJJ „ and' is 'recalled Planet amid the Stars who at each houf*. Mane an h t are a pair of fine the provide a good turn. J-Hy wooden dainty comedienne and p^Jrt tertajn_ shoe dancer, gives a th pro, ment, and adds treat y ed is gramme. A tine picture screened 18 The Plunderer in five parts. On Thursday evening nnd the remaining nights of the wwlt the star pictures, which no one should fail to witness, are "The Drepm Dance." and the continu- gtior of "The Red Circle."

ABERDARE TRADES COUNCIL. At the monthlv meeting of the above on Wednesdav, April 4th, Mr. Egerton Wake addressed It large Gathering of delegates on "Tariffs." The chair was taken by Mr Matt Lewis.

Cymanfa Ganu y Plant. Cynhaliwyd Cymanfa Ganu Flynyddol y Plant (yr 28ain gylchwyl), o dan nawdd Undeb Canu Cynulleidfaol y Methodist- iaid Calfinaidd, Rhan Uchaf Dosbarth Aberdar, ym Methania, Aberdar, dydd Mawrth. Gwneir yr Undeb i fyny o Eglwysi Bethania a Nazareth, Aberdar; Libanus, Aberaman; Hebron, Godre- aman; Soar, Cwmaman, ac Ebenezer, Cwmbach. Llywyddwyd cyfarfod y pryd- iiawn gan Mr. Edgar Williams, Hebron, a dechreuwyd gan y Cynghorwr E. Ogwen Williams. Arweiniwyd y canu yn feistrolgar iawn gan Mr. D. Rees Morgan, Hebron, ac holwyd y plant yn hanes Elias gan Mr. W. O. Lloyd, Cwmaman. Cafwyd llawer o hwyl wrth ganu "Am yr Ysgol Rad Sabbothol," "Dringwn yn uwch," ac "Yn berl yng Nghoron Iesu." Siaradodd y Parch. H. T. Stephens, Carmel, ychydig eiriau i bwrpaR. Llywyddwyd cyfarfod yr hwyr gan Mr. J. M. Evans, Bethania, ac ar- weiniwyd mown gweddi gan y Parch. W. D. Morris, Cwmaman. Canwyd "Ar y lan er cof am blant ymadawedig o'r I gwahanol eglwysi. Holwyd y plant yn ddeheuig iawn yn "Oriau Olaf yr IlesuH gan Mr. Lloyd. Gwasanaethwvd wrth yr organ g an Mr. W. Beddoe Stephens. Aberdar. Llywydd yr Undeb yw Mr. J. M. Evans; trysorydd, Mr. D. Williams; ysgrifennydd, Mr. Thomas Thomas.

CYMANFA CANU. I Trecynon and District Congregational ChurcheB held their annual singing fes- tival on Easter Tuesday. The morning meeting for the children was held at Salem, Rohertstowu, under the presi- dency of Mr. John B. James, Horeb, the leader being Mr. Thomas J. Wyatt, Siloh. An addref's was given by Mr. W. R. Howells, Gelli, Rhondda. The meet- i ings in the afternoon and night were held at Ebenezer, Trecynon, presided over by the Rev. J. Sulgwyn Davies, Siloh, and Mr. John Richards, Peny- waun, respectively. The leader was Mr. David Evnns, G. & L. Mr. J. H. Evans, G. & L., gave an address. Jn memory of fallen heroes the anthem, "Nac wyled, teulu Duw," was sung. A "ote of sympathy with bereaved fami- lies was proposed by the Rev. J. Grawys Jones, and seconded by the Davies. The accompanists were Mr. Thos. H. Evans and Mr. Isaac L. Davies, while the Ebenezer String Band, under the leadership of Air. Wm. Thomas, gave valuable help. The choirs of the following churches were represented: Ebenezer and Siloh, Tre- cynon; Horeb, Llwydroed; Salem, Robertstown, and Cana, Penywaun.

EISTEDDFODAU HONOURS. Congratulations to Miss Cecilia Gladys Brittain, Aberdare, on her Eas- ter successes. At the Mountain Ash Eisteddfod she won the Mezzo-Soprano Solo-one of the open. At the Ponty- pool Eisteddfod she captured the Open Pianoforte Solo, "Autonlne" C. Chamin- ade, Op. 3-5, giving a most fine and ar- tistic rendering of the latter at the evening concert.

Vale of Neath News | GLYN NLATH, I JAY'S easy payment system is easy I or you. PERFORMANCE. On Good Friday, at the Infants' School, a performance j was given of "The Musical Village," ia full character, by Capel y Glyn Children's Choir under the baton of Mr. Ivor Joseph. Mrs. (Rev.) J. T. Evans was the accompanist. I BETHEL. On Sunday evening a meeting was held under the presidency of Mr. Richard Jones, Sunday School Superintendent. The Rev. T. Carmen Harries introduced the service. Mr. John Walters gave a solo. "Y Gyn- hadledd Eglwysig" (Carmen) was per- formed. Madam Cornelius gave a solo, accompanied by Miss 01 wen Morris. CONCERT. — On Monday evening, at the Crown Hotel, a smoking concert I was held for the benefit of the Soldiers' Fund. The chair was taken by Mr. !aac Morgan. Songs were given by Messrs. W. Rowles, Walter Webber. Fred Penhalanch, Fred Sandry, David I Arthur, David Humphreys, L. Morris, I William Deveraux, Llew Evans, Wm. Thomas, Fred Southern, Fred Atkins, and Matthew Webber. INTERMENT. On Thursday, at Blaen-wrach Churchyard, the inter- ment took place of little Gwyneth M. Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Williams, Abermellte, who passed away rather suddenly on April 2nd at the age of six years. The Vicar of Aberpergwm and the Vicar of Re- solven, officiated. There was a large cortege. A large number of floral tributes were received. We extend our deepest sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Williams. R.A.O.B. — On Tuesday evening, at the Pees Howells Lodge, the Brethren nresented Mrs. T. E. Coombes. the the Pees Howells Lodge, the Brethren nresented Mrs. T. E. Coombes. the hostess of the Oddfellow- Hotel, with a massive salad bowl, suitably initialled, as a mark of their esteem. The nresentation was made bv Bro. W. H. Rowlands, K.O.M.. P.P.G.P. The host- ess replied, statin? how a Buffalo Tjodge came to be formed at Glyn Neath. Bro. Iwaac Morgan, K.O.M., P.P.C.C., and Bro. W. A. Jenkins also spoke. Bro. John Howells, C.P., was the chair- man. CWRDD CHWARTT'-R. On Sunday, at Capel y Glyn, thp Sunday School held their quarterly meeting. Mr. Rees Harries was the chairman. Mr. David Price introduced the meeting. Solos find recitations, Lizzie V. Cole, Maggie Roderick, Anenrin Morgan, Annie Thomas. Llewelyn Morgan. Duet. Tiosina Jones and friend. Recitations. Maggie A. Davies pra Gwen Davies. Solo, Mr. David Price. A paper was road by Mr. Oliver TVins on "The Tdeals of the Crof?." lo. Blodwpn Stevens. Address by Mr..Tones. Re- flations, Hetty Pr.-n-r.ll n-nd "Ruth Price. Silo. Rosina .Tones. Mr. Ivor Joseph and Miss M. A. Williwere the ac- companists. CONCERT. Or Thnradov evening. at the Public Hall, an o-^he^tra] con- r-nrt was given by Pothonin C.M Orchestral Society. ?«=ic*ed bv instru- mentalists from .AKnHore under th" Wdership of Ifr. W..T. Walters, vix.. J. TJoyd, Mr. n. T^^c. Miss G Griffiths, Messrs. Id-n-al WilHams. D. TJovd. G. Williams. W. Prioe. Walter William- 17. "Roberts, W. Mann. Master Leslie Griffiths, Messrs. J. Williams, R. Adamson, J. Arkite Phillips, S. Powell, Morgan R. Garrett, T. H. Sage, M. Jones, W. J. Morgan, B. Merrett, B. Griffiths, and H. Gray. Also itS vocal artistes Miss M. A. Barry, Aberaman, and Mr. Howell Rees, Glyn Neath. Mr. W. Davies, J.P., presided. The proceeds go towards Bethania Building Fund. BETHEL EISTEDDFOD. On Easter Monday an eisteddfod was held at the above chapel, when the Rev. T. Carmen Harries was conductor and adjudicator of literature. Other ad- judicators were: the Rev. Thomas Mor- gan, Skewen; the Vicar of Aberpergwm, Mr. T. Williams Mr. Rees Howells, M.E., Mrs. T. C. Harries, Miss Howells, Trewenol; Mr. R. J. Hughes, Glan- aman, and Mr. T. Phillips, A.C., Glyn Neath. The accompanists were Miss Olwen Morris, A.L.C.M., and Mr. Gurnos Jones, A.C. The opening song was rendered by Tom Cynon. Awards: Pianoforte solo, for children: 1st, Tom Lloyd, Glyn Neath; 2nd, Willie Jones, Onliwyn. Girls' solo: 1st, Gwennie Thomas, Glyn Neath; 2nd, Iris Maud Davies, Cwmaman. Recitation, under 12: 1st, Gwyneth Williams, Port Talbot; 2nd, Willie H. Morris and Rachel Thomas, Glyn Neath, equal. Open solo foir bovs and girls: 1st, Edith Phillips, Glyn Neath; 2nd, Lizzie Thomas, Whitting Street. Englyn i'r Glowr: Rev. T. Gwernogle Evans, and Gweledydd, Cwmtwrch, equal. Tenor solo: Mr. Roger Williams (Telorydd Cadlan). Stanzas: Gwernogle and "Gosteg For," equal. Boys' solo: 1st, D. E. Coombes; 2nd, Willie Coombes. Essay: Elwyn Thomas and Arthur Brown. Drawing: 1st, W. James Garrett; 2nd, Idris Cole. Mining essay: Mr. David Jenkins, Resolven. Answer- ing mining questions: Mr. W. M. Evans, Seven Sisters. Duet, Madam I Blodwen Morris and Miss Ada Lewis (Llinos Nedd). Soprano solo, Llinos Nedd. Recitation, Mr. L. Moelwyn J Jones. Contralto solo, Madam Morris, Children's Choir: Bethania (Mr. W. J. Thomas). Baritone solo: Mr. Eddie Evans, Resolven. Champion soprano j solo, Llinos Nedd. Prize-bag: Mrs. M. L. Jones, Hirwain. The chaired bard was the Rev. E. Hermas Evans, Cwm- j bwrla. Recitation, Miss Williams, Tai- bach. Chief choral: Addoldy Choir (Mr. Samuel Weaver). Messrs. B. Harries and Arthur Walters were the secretaries. ——————————————

HIRWAIN. JAY'S furniture is vorth placing IL your best rooms. A. J. PADDOCK wishes to announce chat he has a branch shop in Cross Street with a fine selection of Baths, Lavatories, Gasfutings, and all Sanitary Uoods, and where all orders for repairs, "tc., may be sent. PREACHING SERVICES were held at Tabernacle Church on Sunday and Monday last. The Revs. Ben Evans, Barry, and Peter Price, Rhos, preached. ST. LLEURWG'S CHURCH. On Good Friday Holy Communion was celebrated at 7.30 a.m. The Three Hours' Service was largely attended, the Rev. D. J. Wills, M.A., Aberdare, officiating. On Sunday evening the Vicar officiated. The anthem, entitled, "Hallelujah, Sing unto the Lord," was effectively sung by the Choir. ( ON FURLOUGH. Gunner Willie R. Johnson, R.G.A., has been home this week. Wille, who sports two gold stripes, is stationed at Bordon, Hants. His brother, Private Tom Johnson, of the Welsh Regiment, was also home. Private Johnson acts as pianist to the regiment at Kinmel Park.—Private John Drew, who has seen much active service, paid us a short visit. He is being treated at Epsom Hospital. A SMOKING CONCERT was held at the Prince of Wales Inn on Tuesday. Programme: Pianoforte solo, Mr. Trevor Boynes. Solo, Ex-Private T. Goodwin. Solo, Mr. A. R. Boynes. Solo, Mr. Harry Haman. Solo, Mr. Tom Good- win. Solo, Mr. A. R. Boynes. Comic song, Mr. Charles Hallsworth. Solo, Mr. H. Haman. Mr. Haman presented Private Benjamin Collins, of the 7th Wilts Regiment, with an illuminated wrist watch. He was pleased to welcome Private Collins, who had served many months abroad. Although he enlisted at the outbreak of war he had been saved from any misfortune. Appropriate Te- marks were also made by Mrs. Boynes, the hostess. Private Collins thanked the friends for their present. This is the eighth watch to be presented by Mr. and Mrs. Boynes to soldiers on leave. A COMPETITIVE concert was held at the Christian Mission Hall on Sat- urday. Mr. A. O. Perkins presided. whilst Mr. J. R. Williams (missibner) acted as conductor. The adjudicators wore: Music, Mr. David Price; litera- ture, Mr. Leyshon Lewis. Awards: Solo, under eijjht years: divided between Lizzie Samuels and W. R. Williams. Solo, under 12: divided between Willie Finch and Alice Marsh. Recitation, under 8: divided between Rosaline John and Phyllis Marsh. Alto solo: Joe Finch. Biblical questions: Alice Maud Marsh. Soprano solo: Mrs. Mary John. Open recitation: Mrs. Hicks. Bass solo: Mr. Timothy Davies. Letter to Soldipr: Mr. Fred Watts. Duett: Joe and Willie Finch. Spelling, grade r.: Lily M. Marsh. Drawing, under 8: divided between Lizzie Samuels and Edward J. Lewis. Recitation, under 14: Alice Marsh. Spelling, grade T T. Alice Marsh. Drawing, under 14- Joe Finch. Open drawing: divided between Messrs. Gwilvm Willia ms and GlyndwT Price, Chief choral: Mi«s Winnie Lloyd and friends. The secretary and treasurer were Messrs. Willinni Adams and Harry Williams respectivelv. OYMANFA GA,TTT. The annual C.M. singing festival rUnner Hirwain District) wap held at Bethel on Easter Tuesday. The choir was from the churches of Pontneathvauehan. Pcn- dervn, and Hirwain, and conducted by Mr. ,T. T. Rees, Mus.Pao. TVp morning service, which was for ohildren, was presided over by Mr. "Reniaroin Thomas fTenorydd Cvnon). Praver was offered bv Mr. Meredith T>nvie«. 1rr. W. C. Thomas, Aberconnid pave nn address. At the afternoon rcn d even inn- meetings the Hpvs. D. G. Willi^ma T). TeifV Davies were the precidenfs. The meet- ings were opened bv of Owmdare, and the Rev. T. H Williams, Soar. "r1T'A'OQ were (lp. live,fvi by th. Rev". F Jrmes and E. Worn Williams. The cv^-ncr (If the biassed choir throughout was excellent, fhp anthems ,1,1 "Rhosvn Saron" (T. Hopkin Evans) and "Gwna'n llawen. wr ierane eornposed by the conductor. The president of committee was Mr. W. J. Meara; secre- tary, Mr. M. J. Reee; treasurer, Guardian David Jones; preparatory conductors, Messrs. Tom Lewis, Pont- neathvaughan, and Abel Davies, Hir- wain. The accompanists were Misses Mariel Davies, Jennet Davies, and Mr. W. A. Price.

CWMBACH VOC wil) tw pleased after calling at JAY'S. ON LEAVE. — Private Ben Walters, A.S.C., Bath, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Walters, of Philip Row, has been home on leave. Prior to joining the colours he was a clerk at the P.D. Offices. FOOTBALL. At the Ynyscynon Grounds on Monday a match for a set of medals was played between the Cwm- bach Central Rovers and Cwmbach Stars, when the Rovers won by three goals to two. Scorers for the Rovers were: J. Williams, Percy Jones, and W. J. Williams. The referee was Mr. A. V. Jarman. In the afternoon the Cwm- bach Juniors played the Mountain Ash Juniors, when the former won by two goals to nil. Scorers: H. J. Davies and J. Davies. SINGING FESTIVAL. At Bryn Scion Congregational Chapel on Tues- day the annual singing festival was held, when Bryn Seion, Carmel, and Ynyscynon were represented. Mr. Wil- liam James presided. Solos and re- citations were rendered. The choir sang several hymns and anthems. The conductor was Mr. David Thomas Davies, whilst Miss Katie Evans pre- sided at the organ.

ABERAMAN. SHOE Leather still advancing. Join our Shoe Club and mak6 your selection now.—Lewis, 1 Canon Street, Aberdare. FOOTBALL. On Easter Monday, at the Aberaman Park, a football match in aid of the War Heroes' Fund was played between the Aberaman and the Cwiuneol P.D. Colliery Officials. Mr. j Tom Cumner refereed. Aberaman won by three goals to one. Dai Evans scored the first from a penalty kick, Walley Rake putting the second through, and Tom Evans added number three. MARRIAGE. Soar (Cong.), Aber- dare, was the venue of a pretty but quiet wedding on Sunday last. The bride was Miss Annie Evans, daughter of Mrs. S. Evans, Hill Street, and the bridegroom Mr. T. H. Davies, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Davies, Jubilee Road. The Rev. T. Eli Evans officiated. The bride was given away by Mr. T. A. Davies. She wore a navy blue silk costume with a cream hat. Her attendant was Miss Lizzie Hannah Davies, sister of the bridegroom, who was attired in a brown costume with I hat to match. The best man was Mr. Morgan Davies, brother of the bride- groom. Breakfast was partaken of at the bride's home. OBITUARY. On Easter Monday Lucy, the 12-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dougall, of 11 Abergwawr Place, Aberaman, was laid to rest at the Aberdare Cemetery. On Good Friday the body was conveyed home from the Glan Ely Hospital, Cardiff. The mourners were: First coach, Father; two Brothers; Grandfather, and Mr. D. Marshall; 2nd coach, Messrs. E, Humphreys, W. Waters, Aberdare; T. Jones, Abercwmboi, and J. Evans, Aber- aman. The Vicar of Aberdare con- ducted the funeral service. Floral tributes were given by: Harp from j Family; wreath, Mrs. Griffiths and Aunt Nellie: wreath, Sunday School Mission; cross. Mr. Idwal Humphreys and Sister, Abercynon; sprays, Mr. E. Humphreys, Abercynon; Mr. and Mrs. Marshall and family; Millie and Ruby Radford, and Laura Jones. Much sym- pathy is extended to the family. BAPTIST CYMANFA GANU. — The annual Cymanfa of the lower district, embracing the churches of Salem, Godreaman; Gwawr, Aberaman, and Sion, Cwmaman, was held on Tuesday, In the morning the children's meeting was held at Salem, when the anthem, "The Child's Desire," was rendered. An address was given by Mr. Thomas Harris. The oonductor was Mr. Anthony Davies. The afternoon service was held at Gwawr. The Rev. S. J. was held at Gwawr. The Rev. S. J. Leeke, Cwinuman, presided. The an- thems, "How Long, Lord" and "A Weary Pilgrim," were 6ung. Mr. John Harris, Salem, delivered an ad- dress. A quartette was rendered by a I party from Cwmaman, and a duet by two from Salem. Mr. Evan H. Lewis, Salem, presided over the evening meet- ing at Gwawr. Mr. John Davies de- livered an address, and Master D. Harris, Cwmaman, sang a solo. Speeches were delivered by Mr. Philip Rees, Abercwmboi, and' Mr. Arthur I Thomas, Gadlys. The conductor was Mr. Thomas Williams; organists, Mr. William Griffiths and Mr. Gomer Thomas; assistant conductors, Messrs. J. S. Rees, Salem, and W. John Jenkins, Gwawr; secretary, Mr. E. H. Lewis.

COOREAMAN. ALL trft.m and buses lead you to JOIN our Shoe Club now. Get your goods when you like.-Iewis, 1 Canon Street, Aberdare. WELCOME HOME. A concert was held at the Fforchneol Arms on Satur- day. when "Mr. William Jenkins (Eos I Pennar) presided. The artistes were: Messrs. fNi Higgins, Owen Hughes, .Tack Williams, Tommy Thomas, Wil- liam Davies, Dai Saunders, Charles Williams, Tommy Llewelyn, Tom Han- cock, Rees Rees, David Abraham, and Eos Pennar. Mr. Frank Jones, on be- I Eos Pennar. Mr. Frank Jones, on be- half of the above fund, presented Corp!. William Anthony, and Mr. Tom Han- cock presented Private Tommy Jenkins with a purse of money each. 'Both men suitably responded. A vote of thanks was accorded to the chairman and to the artistes for their services. Messrs. W. Jenkins and Owen Hughes sang tho National Anthems. Mr. William Davies was the accompanist.

CWMAMAN. ALL tram* and b lead yon te PERSONAL. Mr. J. H. Job was the local delegate of the South Wales Shop Assistants' Union at the Easter Confer- ence at Leeds. MTTSTCAL. At the examination held at Cardiff bv the Vietoria Collpge of Music. David J. Rosser. the 13-vear-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Rosser. Llanwonno Road, nassed the senior and advanced senior --ro(lep, (with honours'! in organ nlnving. having gained fUl1 marks in the former. He is a pupil of Mr. f;vn .Tones. A.V.C.M.. 1 Morris Street. Cwmaman. MORTAH AM AN M.I.S. Mr. Ed- ward Lewis presided on Thursday. Two excellent papers were read, one on the "Advantages of a uniform hymn- book for Wales by Mr. John Howells, and the other on "The Singing Festival, I its history and its possibilities" by Mr. Joan Isaac. In the discussion which followed, Messrs. Ben Jones, D. Stephens, Evan Roberts, and the Rev. E. J. Owen took part. INQUEST. On Tuesday Mr. R. J. Rhys, District Coroner, held an inquiry at the Public Hall, touching the death of Mr. David Rogers, 31 Wordsworth Street, whose death is reported in another column.—The Rev. H. E. Rogers, son, stated that his father complained of a week chest, but had continued working up to the day preceding his demise.—Mrs. Margaret L. Rogers, widow, stated how she found her hus- band in a dying condition.—Dr. F. C. Bullen gave evidence of his examina- tion of the body. Death was due to syncope caused by chronic bronchitis.— The jury returned a verdict of "Death from natural causes."

ABERCWMBOI. ..A Y'S furniture is worth placing In your beat rooms. MUSICAL. On Sunday a service of son was held at Bethlehem. The pro- gramme of the Gymanfa was rehearsed. Mr. P. Rees, A.C., conducted. Miss Nellie Parry presided at the organ. DEATH. On Tuesday morning Mrs. Henry Barnes, nee Edmunds, the wife of Mr. Henry Barnes, postman, and second daughter of Mr. Isaac Edmunds (Alaw Sylen), of 53 John Street, passed away. She leaves a husband and two young children. SERIOUS ACCIDENT. At Aber- aman Colliery on Wednesday a very serious accident befel William Spurry, of 22 Mostyn Street, a haulier at the. above colliery. It appears that he fell under a tram of coal, which was dragged over him. His spine was fractured, and he sustained a compound fracture of the thigh and a fractured breast bone. He was conveyed to the home of his parents-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. David Jorieq, 36 Bronallt Terrace. SOLDIERS PRESENTED. On Thursday a presentation concert was held at the Lesser Hall, over which Mr. S. Cox presided. The soldiers were pre- sented with a glow wrist watch each by the Heroes' Presentation Fund, viz., Private James W. Armstrong, R.A.M.C., of 72 John Street, and Driver Richard Langford. R.F.A. Programme: Re- citation, Miss Laura Cooper. Song, Miss Bella Ward. Recitations, Misses Bessie Roberts, Gladys Thomas and Master Willie O'Donnell. Songs, Miss Annie Davies, Mr. G. V. Winnan and Miss Bella Ward. Private Armstrong was presented by Mrs. Evans, Jenkin Street, and Driver Langford by Mr. J. Evans, secretary. A vote of thanks to the chairman and artistes was moved by Mr. John Evans, and seconded by Mr. D. Llewelyn Jones.—On Tuesday morn- ing at Mr. W. R. Griffiths', newsagent, Private Arthur Jones, 2nd Welsh, was presented with a wrist watch. Private Jones, who is staying with his sister, Mrs. Roberts, 61 Bronallt Terrace, has been in France for four months, and is now at Cardiff Camp. having been in- valided home.

ABERCYNON EASTER VEEsi, The Easter Vestry meeting of the Parish was held on Monday evening in the Church Hall, the Rev. D. Ellis Jones, Vicar, presiding. Mr. J. Suther- land, Churchwarden, presented the ac- counts of the Parish Church, and Mr. W. J. Howard the accounts of St. Gwynno's Mission Room. There was collected in the Parish for Church purposes during the past year a sum of £ 218 16s. 9d., of which .€31 6s. 7d. was for special purposes, and X71 10s. 3d. for the reduction of the debt on the Parish Church. The accounts were adopted. The Vicar re-appointed Mr. George Watkins as his Warden, and -Ali-1. Sutherland was re-elected People's Warden. The Vicar appointed as his Sidesmen: For the Parish Church: Messrs. H. W. Anthony, F. John, J. J. Williams, R. Richards, E. Drewett, and J. Gough. For St. Gwynno's Mission Room: Messrs. W. Evans, W. Ambrose, P. Smith, W. Griffiths, W. Jenkins, and J. Perkins. The Parishioners elected as their Sidesnicii: -For the Parish Church: Messrs. W. Evans, W. Jones, W. Wyndham, W. A. Heggie, D. Roberts, J. Jones, and for St. Gwynno's Mission Room: —Messrs. W. F. Burt, E. Evans, J. Richards, A. Flowers, S. Morris, and R. A. Richards.—The Vicar mentioned that Mr. J. Lloyd had. owing to ill-liealth, resigned his position as choirmaster, which he had filled worth- ily and well for 16 years.—A vote of sympathy in his illness and of apprecia- tion of his services was unanimously agreed to be sent to Mr. Lloyd.—Mr. J. Sutherland, People's Warden, then pre- sented the Easter offering, amounting to ,4.17 12s. 3d., to the Vicar as a small acknowledgment of their appreciation of the noble work he had done since he came to the Parish. The Vicar had laboured under many disadvantages in Abercynon, but the record of the past 16 years was one that any man might feel proud of. It was a record of con- tinual and uninterrupted progress in the work of the Church.—The Vicar, in reply, thanked the Wardens and Parishioners for their gift. In the past by his wish the Easter Offering, always went towards the reduction of the building debt. His chiel aim f-ince he came among them was to wipe out that debt. and to free the Parish Church I from the stigma of any encumbrance. That was now happily almost accom- plished, and lie felt justified in agreeing to their expressed desire that he should accept the Easter Offering as a personal gift. In the pact they had accom- plished much. There was much still before them, but with their kindly sym- pathy and loyal co-operation he looked to the future with confidence.

ABERCYNON WEDDING. A military wedding was solemnised by tho Vicar of Abercynon at St. Donat's Parish Church on Easter Tuee- day. the contracting parties being Miss Nellie Evans, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Evans (fireman), 32 Aberdare Road, and Private T. M. Hughes, R.F.A. (Preston), eon of Mr. and Mrs. Hughes, 29 Gertrude Street. The bride, who was given away by her father, was charmingly attired in a cream serge costume, and wore a cream taflfetta hat. The bridesmaids were "Miss Ai-) nllwcln Evans and Miss Lizzie Evans, sisters of'bride, who also looked well in navy blue silk aeoline costume* with hats to match. The t man was Mr. Alf. Hughes, brother of bridegroom, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Matt Williams, Newport. The Weddi-na March was plaved by Miss Flossie Rees. At the home of the bride a ,iurnr,tiiou, breakfast had been prepared. At the reception were: Parents of Bride; Parents of Bridegroom; Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Mr. Alf. Williams, Mr. Alf. Hughes, Misses Arianwen and Lizzie Evans, Rev. and Mrs. D. Ellis Jones, Misses Dyment. Miss Edith Williams, Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Davies, Miss M. A. Evans, Mr. D. Evans, Mrs. C. Thomas, Miss Rees, Mr. Will Thomas, and the married couple.

Aberaman Inquest and Burial On Thursday, at the Aberaman Work- men's Institute, Mr. R. J. Rhys, Coroner, held an inquest touching the death of Job John, 342 Cardiff Road, who met with a fatal accident on the previous Wednesday at the Aberaman P.D. Colliery. Benjamin John, fireman of the dis- trict, and father of the deceased, who identified, stated that his son, who was 35 years of age, had worked underground since he was a boy. Witness and the overman had visited the heading half- an-hour prior to the accident, and found everything alright. David Price, the overman, corrobora- ted. Dan Powell, 298 Cardiff Road, de- ceased's partner, said that a fall of clod dislodged a post, which struck de- ceased and killed him instantaneously. T. L. Davies, manager, explained the plan of the workings. The jury returned a verdict o £ "Acci- dental death." Mr. Owen Powell ap- peared for the Miners' Federation. Deceased was one of the Brothers John, the popular mandoline players. He was much liked by all who knew him. The burial took place on Easter Mon- day at the Aberdare Cemetery. The Rev. H. P. Jenkins, Saron, performed the obsequies. The deceased's mother was unable to attend owing to illness. Also his brothers, Driver Stanley John, A.S.C., Motor Transport, who has just left England for German East Africa, and Private Oswald John, who has been wounded, and is in hospital in France, were absent. The principal mourners were: First coach, Widow; May, Annie, Benjamin and Tommy John, daughters and sons; Mr. Ben- jamin John, father; Mrs. A. M. Davies and Miss Aijgie John, sisters; Mr. Willie John. brother; 2nd coach, Mrs. Willie John, Mrs. Emrys John, Brecon; Mrs. Stanley John and Mrs. Silas John, sisters-in-law; Mrs. Jones, Onk Street, Aberdare; 3rd coach. Mrs. Davies, Mrs. William Davies, Bed- was; Mrs. David Davies, Senghenydd; Miss Maggie Isaac. Abercwmboi, cousins; 4th coach. Miss Annie James. 'Mrs. James, Mrs. Evans. Mrs. Edwards, Cwmbach, and Mrs. Lloyd; 5th coach. Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Jones. Mrs. Harris, and Mrs. Mainwaring; 6th coach Mrs. Davies, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Griffiths, and Miss Butler. Following the hearse were: Messrs. Thomas James John. brother; Thomas Bow-en, father-in-law; Emrys John and SilaR Johii, who is in the Navy, brothers; Silas Jenkins, Blaen- rhondda, and Rev. H. Jeffreys, Aber- cynon, uncles; T. Davies, brother-in- law; William Davies, cousin; George Davies and Ben Davies, David Jones George Jones, Eben Jones, Griffith Tones, Edwin Davies, James Divies, Daniel Isaac, David James, William Davies, and David Davies, cousin, The bearers were: Messrs. John Mor- gan, Ed. Parry, Richard Rees, Ed. Humphreys, Emlyn James, John Jones. David James Jones, David Beddoe, and Wuiiam James. Wreaths were given by: (1) Widow; (2) 6pray, Children; '(3) rather and Mother: (4) Brothers and Sisters; (.5) Fellow-Workmen; (6) Mr and Mrs. Stanley John; (7) Mr. and Mrs. Hamer. Clarence Terrace; (8) Mrs Evans, Curre Street, cousin.

EISTEDDFOD COMMENTS. BY F.A. Another gigantic success has been achieved by the workers of the MOUll- U,in Ash Cottage Hospital Eisteddfod Committee, for the public roUed up handsomely. At one time there were oyer 8,000 persons present, and in addi- tion to the tickets sold in the collieries, a sum of about zC150 was taken at the gate. The music selection committee made some very excellent selections. Yet on the other hand there were some very unwise ones—vide the adjudica- tors' remarks. Mr. Davies is particularly happy as a judge. Ho has a delicate discrimin- ation, and is a fearless fault-tinder. Wherever he had a chance to point ont the faults in Welsh singing he did so with a vengeance, and also rubbed it in. The chief choral, in his opinion, was a failure, and the Penrhiwceiber Choris- ters won away from the nearest bv the length of the valley. The runners up as far as singing is concerned made two lamentable errors, although Mr. Davie.s only referred to one. Errors in the Hallelujah Chorus only arise from a "too certain" spirit or from. pure ignorance. The action song may be dismissed in one word—poor. The second choral was a delightful competition, and offered no cilliieulty to the adjudicators. The Male Voice was fairly good, and the winners may consider themselves lucky that Mountain Ash boys were not up against tllem. The boys' solo brought out that charming little singer, David George F-uirdiman. He has a voice like a silver bell and perfect intonation. The tenor crowd was woefully weak, and Mr Todd Jones again scored. A most refresh- ing competition was the Juvenile Choirs, and proved a source of great pleasure. Mr. John Williams." the Mount bf.sso, takes a lot of beating, and he scored on several occasions. The president, Lord Aberdare, and his lady, were present in the afternoon, '.ccompanied by the Hon. John H. Bruce. ,1r. Watkins earned high enconiums for his work in the test rooms, as did Madame Alicia Cove and the Revs.. Gwmryn Jones and Rd. Williams. Mr., D. T. Evans, the ex-secretary, did veo- man service on the platform. Mr. Davies and his co-adjudicators expressed their delight with all the arrange- ments. Field Marshal Sem Davies and a host of willing stewards made every- body comfortable. -0: fruited und Published at their PriutiEg; Works, 1M Cardiff Strwt, Aherdare„ c 111 tht, County of Glamorgan, by the, Proprietors, W. l'ugb and J, L.