The Aberdare Leader

ALAW COCH A'R CARW COCH. GAN L. X. WILLIAMS (AP CARW COCH). (Parhad.) CYWYDD. Cyfarchiad i'r Carw Coch dan ei anhap. Och! y burdd, clywais eich bod Yn bendant mewn mawr boendod, Dir, ys wy'n teimlo drosoch, Yn arw'n wir y "Carw Coch" Yr wyf yn flin ar f'einioes, O'ch cur waith tori eich coes. Och! hynod yw eich anaf, A'ch poenau gan glwyfau glaf. Byw yn y gwae beli, un gwen, Dirywiad yw j'r awen Digysur yw dolur dwys Ar y gwely wr gwiwlwys, Gallasai fod dyrnod waeth, Wir Williams i farwolaeth, Neu'n ddwys wedi thori'n ddau Dan y ddyrnod yn ddarnau, Neu fod yr anaf yn fwy, Oil hyd yn anwelladwy; Fel llawer sydd ger ein gwydd, Dan niweidiau annedwydd, A'u dolur vn eu dilyn Drwy eu hoes hir yn dra syn. ] Y claf, gobeithiaf eich bod Yn bur yn gwella'n barod; Eich dolur chwi dawelo, Y sgafnach bellach y ho; Mae'n deg fy nymuniad i, Eich bod yn iach heb oedi, Bod eich gwewyr ar fyr faoh I wella eto'n holliach, Eich coes f'o er eich cysur, Heb un nam na cham na chur; Nid hoff bod yn gloff o glin, lach digloff b'o eich dwyglin, A byw heb anaf y boch Tra anadl yn troi ynoch; Eich oes 1"0 yn lachusol, Ddinam yr hyn sydd yn 01; Hir einioes lawn o rinwedd I'w mwynhau a marw mewn hedd. Dowlais. G W1LYM AB rOAN. ("Gwladgarwr," Mehefin 22, 1861.) (I barhau.)

EXPLOSION VICTIM SUCCUMBS, Air. Alfred Davies. of 29 Albert Street, Aberdare, one of thp men injured at the Aberdare oil explosion on Saturday, the 5th inst., succumbed at Merthyr Hospi- tal on Sunday morning to tlie^ effects of severe burns. Deceased was 54 years of ag-e, married, and was employed as a 1, fitter by the Aberdare District Council. He was an auxiliary fireman.

CYMANFA GANU. On Monday last the annual singing festival took place at Ebenezei (Cong.) Chapel, Treeynon. The Rev. J. Grawys Jones presided. In the morning the juveniles were conducted by Mr. W. (iwyTiDP. In the afternoon and e\ening Mr. W. E. Thomas was the conductor. The organists were MessTs. Isaac L. Davies and Tom Evans.

LOCAL PATENT. Mr. Emrys Gethin, employed as a winder at Penrikyber Colliery, has patented an improvement in alarm thermometers. The instrument is of a very simple character. By it attention is automatically called when the tem- perature of any part of a machine, room, havstack, works etc.. readies a fixed point. Owing to the present scarcity of labour the instrument ougnt to be of great use.

Up and Down the Valley. CADLYS. MR. D. Morris Powell will hold an un- reserved Sale cf Household Furniture at Market Hall, Tuesday next, May 22, 1917. Auctioneer's Offices: Gadlys Road, Aberdare. DON'T delay, but call on JAY. OBITUARY. On Sunday last Mr. T. J. Davies, 13 Wayne Street, passed away after a long illness at the age of 26 years. The interment took place on Wednesday at the Aberdare Cemetery. The mourners were: Widow; Leslie, son; Mrs. Davie^, mother; Mr. and Mrs. Crumb, sister; Mr. G. Davies, Mr. and Mrs. D. Davies, brothers; Mr. and Mrs. John Lewis, uncle aud aunt; Mr. and Mrs. Jenkin Howell, Miss Evans and sister, Llanybyther, cousins; Mr. D. J. Davies, nephew. The Rev. James Griffiths, Calfaria, officiated. The bear- ern were Messrs. W. D. Davies, E. J. Griffiths, Ivor Williams, and Daniel Williams. He leaves a widow and three children. OBITUARY. On Friday David Samuel Jones, son of Sapper E. J. Jones, R.E., and Mrs. Jones, 1 Ann Street, passed away a victim to whoop- ing cough, in his sixth year. The inter- ment took place on Tuesday at the Aber- dare Cemetery. The mourners were: Parents; Air. and Mrs. G. Davies, grandparents; Mr. and Mrs. S. Phillips, Messrs. S. Davies and Lewis Jones, Tre- hafod; Mrs. Hemming, Neath; Mr. and Mrs. Vater, uncles and aunts; Miss E. Samuel, Mr. T. J. Samuel and Mrs. T. Walters, cousins. Wreaths were sent by: (1) Parents; (2) Uncle and Aunt Phillips; (3) Uncle Lewis, Trehafod; (4) Infants' School, Pentreporth; (5) Uncle and Aunt from Sheffield. The Rev. E. R. Dennis officiated. Air. Tyssul Davies was the undertaker. OBITUARY. On Friday last week Mrs. Jones, widow of the late Mr. Jenkin Jones, 32 Oxford Street, passed away at the age of 48 years. The interment took place on Wednesday at the Aberdare Cemetery. The mourners were: Griffith, David John, Tommy and Havdn, sons; Mr. and Mrs. S. Morris and Miss Beatrice Jones, daughters; Messrs. John and James Howells, brothers; Rev. J. Fisher Jones, Cheltenham, brother-in- law; Messrs. J. Howells. E. Howells, D. Howells, T. Jones, G. Lewis, and W. H. Lewis, nephews. The Rev. T. Lloyd Jones. Liverpool, brother-in-law, was unable to be present owing to indis- postion. Wreaths were sent by: (1) Sons; (2) Sam and Maria: (3) Afi-s. Welch and family; (4) Neighbours; (5) Mrs. A. Thomas. The Rev. E. R. Dennis officiated. The late Mrs. Jones was highly respected and a faithful member of Hen Dy Cwrdd.

ABERDARE. MR. D. Morris Powell will hold an un- reserved Sale of Household Furniture at reserved Sale of Household Furniture at Market Hall, Tuesday next, May 22, 1917. Auctioneer's Offices: Gadlys Road, Aberdare.

MOUNTAIN ASH. DON'T delay, but call on JAY. DON'T delay, but call on JAY. YOU NEED—just see if it's in Ted Mac's way, the gent's outfitter, etc. 'WESLEYAN SYNOD.—The delegate from Mountain Ash to the English Wes- leyan Synod held at Pen&rth on Wed- nesday was Mr. Tom Netherway. MOUNT OFFICER.—Lt. Win. Grif- fith Evans, son of Councillor Griffith Evans, J.P., and Mrs. Evans, Bryn- awel, is about to return to active mili- tary duties. PRESENTATION.—At the Collier's Arms on Thursday, Pte. Bert John- stone, home on leave, was presented by Mr. J. Reynolds on behalf of the Cwm- pennar and Caegarw Fund with a to- bacco pouch. PARISH CHURCH.—Holy Commun- ion was celebrated in St. Margaret's Church on Sunday at 8. Morning prayer was sung at 11, conducted by the Vicar, and evensong was intoned by the Rev. T. J. Morgan. NAZARETH.—The English Baptist Church anniversary services were held last Sunday, when the Rev. T. Davies, Bridgend, preached. On Monday the continuation service was conducted by Captain G. W. Harte, Cardiff, Chaplain to H.M. forces. The rev. gentleman took for his subject "My experience in the danger zone," and the address was greatly appreciated. Rev. J. Francis Jones presided. MUSICAL SUCCESS.—At the ex- atninat%ms in pianoforte playing re- centlv held in Cardiff, the following pupil's of Mr. J. H. Morgan Harris, Medallist R.A.M., gained certificates: Associated Board of the R.A.M.^ and R.C.M., Higher Division: Nancy Davies, AliCe Harns. Trinity College of Music, Junior Grade: Thomas W. Griffiths. Incorporated Society of Musicians, Grade 3, Honours, Edna M. Richardson. CAE AND CWM FIT ND.-A presen- tation .concert was held at the Jeffreys Anns on Thursday evening, when the following soldiers wore presented: Pte. Watts, silver cigarette case, by Mr. D. J P. Jones. Pte. Moore, valet case, by h. Gwilym Prichard. Pte. Thomas, pipe and pouch, by Mr. John Ashford. Mr. Gwiiym Prichard presided, and urged all present to help the cause they bad in hand. Musical items were given hv Messrs. Arthur Watkins. G. A i i- thony, W. Isaac, Dd. Jones, D. J. Morgans. Tom Jones and U. Richards. A vote of thanks to all was proposed by Mr. D. P. Jones, and seconded by Mr. J Ashford. I AN OLD RESIDENT. The inter- iment of Mrs. Hannah Powell, mother of Mrs. Richards Granville Terrace, took place m Cefncoed Cemetery on Tuesday. Deceased was 82 years 01 age. The officiating ministers were Rev. J. D. Thomas, Ffrwd, and the Rector of Gelligaer. The mourners I were: Messrs. J. Powell, Superinteud- I eat G.W.R.. Swansea, son; Ronald Richards and Jack Powell, grandsons. The hearers were; Messrs. T. C. Jones, Gilfach Bargoed; Mr. Williams, chem- ist; Air. S. Edwards, Letty Ivor; Mr. Williams, Fair View, and Mr. Probert, Glan Ffrwd. Mr. Frank Mills was the undertaker. TRY one of Ted Mac's fit-everybody straws and you'll understand the meaning of "The grip." JOINED UP. Messrs. Fred Burgess, landlord of the Royal Oak, and David W. Richards, Bruce Arms, have joined the forces. TRAGIC DISCOVERY. A well- known lady was found dead in her house on Wednesday morning. She was Mrs. James, Allen Street, widow of the late Edwin James, for many years weigher at Cwmpennar Colliery. She was the sister of Messrs. Tom and Richard Netherway. She had been ailing from heart trouble for some time. Mrs. Billing, who has been going to help her every morning, went in and discovered her as stated. Her son, Mr. Ernie James. now iu the Army, was in the Council offices. THE PALACE. — The starring fix- ture at Mr. Bert Richards' comfortable house is "The Land of Broken Pro- mise," including .Mr. Hobart Bosworth, the celebrated Cinema actor, in the principal part. Mr. Bosworth has gained great fame in the Trans-Atlantic films, and this has undoubtedly added to it. Next week Mr. Richards an- nounces the beautiful actress, Miss Gladys Cooper in "The Sorrows of Satan." The filmed version of Miss Mane C'orelli's great novel is a gigantic success. FUNERAL". — The interment of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Davies, 2 Woodland Road, wife of Mr. John Davies, took place in Caegarw Cemetery on Tuesday- week, the Vicar officiating. Deceased was 62 years of age. The mourners were: Husband; Mrs. Thomas, Cad- oxton-Barry, sister; Mr. and Mrs. John Payne, sister; Mr. and Mrs. James Griffiths. Pengam, daughter; Mrs. Kendry, Penrhiwceiber, sister-in-law; Mr. and Mrs. Kendry, Gwilym David and Luther Kendry, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Phillips, daughter; Miss Maud Phillips, grand-daughter; Mr. and Mrs. William Cox. Pengam, grand-daughter; Willie, Edwin, Stephen and Johnny Lloyd, Cwmbaeh, and Mr. Richard Lloyd, Aber- aman. nephews; Mr. and Mrs. David M organ, niece; Mr. Charles Payne, Mr. Swan, Barry Dock, son-in-law, and Mrs. Annie Griffiths. Floral tributes were received from: Husband and family; Mrs. Lloyd and family; Mr. and Mrs. Payne and family; Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. 1. Ambrose, Mrs. Aylesbury and Mrs. Blanks. The funeral was carried out bv Mr. Frank Mills-

NEWTOWN. DON'T delay, but call at JAY. A FAREWELL concert was held at the Collier's Arms, Newtown, on Thurs- day in honour of Mr. B. Williams, the licensee, who left to join H.M. Navy on Monday last. The chair was occupied by Mr. J. Jeffries, who opened with a short address. Pianoforte solo by Mr. W. Watkins. Solos by Messrs. D. Holy, J. Johns, A. Cleft, T. Price, J. Parker, and Master Tingle. Piccolo solo by Mr. T. Morgan. Solo and clog dance by Master White. Mr. B. Williams was presented by Air. J. Jeffries on be- half of friends with a silver cigarette case. Sapper Johnson was also presented.

PENRHIWCEIBER. DON'T delay, but call at JAY. OUR CORRESPONDENT for Pen- rhiwceiber is Mr. Ben Jones, 46 Rheola Street, to whom all reports should be sent. MILITARY.—Several of the young men employed at the Penrikyber Col- liery will be leaving to join the Army on Friday. OBITUARY.—A\ e regret to announce the death of Mrs. Davies, wife of Air. D. Davies (postman), of Harcourt Ter- t race, who passed away after a long illness on Tuesday last. BETHESDA (E.B.). The yearly meetings of the above church were held on Sunday last, the pulpit being occupied by the HAY. T. M. Richards, c Rhymney. At the evening service the choir rendered the anthem, "Sing a Song of Praise," under the conductor- ship of Mr. Battram. Mr. W. J. Roberts presided at the organ. MILITARY. Private Alfred Miles, 107 Pentwyn Avenue, is now home on leave, and is about to leave for France. He has been in the Army only a month. He enlisted in the South Wales Border- ers, but has since joined the Labour Battalion in the King's Liverpool Regi- ment. Ho was in training at Liverpool. We wish him the best of luck. WOUNDED. News has been re- ceived that Private John R. Davies, of 62 Pentwyn Avenue, has been wounded inaction Before enlisting in August, 1915. he was employed at Munition Works. He joined the Royal Field Ar- tillery, and in January, 1916, was sent to France. He has been through mang en- gagefnents, and was once hit on the luiud by a bullet. All wish him a speedy recovery. He is well known in musical circles. Tie has been employed as a post- j man. MILITARY. Mrs. Tottle. of 53 Pen- i bvyf: Avenue, has received information l that her sen. Private W. -H. Tottle (W. H. Stokes) has been reported missing .since an engagement at Salonika on the 24th and 25th of April. Private Tottle enlisted at the outbreak of war in the Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry, and was in training at Shrewsbury, Salis- bury and Winchester. He then left for France, and was there for two months. He was transferred to the 7th Wilts Regiment, and sent to Salonika. He has been there for a year, and has been in many engagements. On the 23rd of April lie wrote a letter home. His people are now anxiously waiting fur- ther news. Prior to enlistment he was employed at the Penrikyber Colliery. Mrs. Tottle has two other sons serving in His Majesty's Forces, Private Charles Tottle in Salonika, and Private James Tottle. now interned in Switzerland. A letter received by the latter's mother relates that Private Tottle and his friend, Private Jack Thomas, of Rheola Street, were certified by the Gerjpan doctors to be suffering from heart disease when prisoners of war in Ger- many. and were, therefore, sent to Switzerland. They have found the Swiss people.very kind. They are expecting to be home soon.

ABERCYNON. DON'T delay, but call at JAY. SPECIAL SERVICES were held at Ynysboeth C.M. Church on Sunday and Monday, when the Rev. J. vVilson Roberts, Ynyshir, pi-eacheci.-Oii Sun- day, at the English Wesleyan Chapel, Mr. T. H. Condie, Dowlais, preached. MYNYDD SEION. On Sunday and Monday special preaching services' were held at Mynydd Seion Congregational Chapel, when the Rev. D. Eurof Walters, M.A., B.D., occupied the pulpit. The Rev. T. Watcyn Jones, pastor, con- ducted the services. Miss Esther Walters presided at the organ. THE FOOD QUESTION. A general meeting of members of the Abercynon Lodge of the S.W.M.F. was held at the Lesser Hall on Thursday under the pre- sidency of Mr. Tom Davies. Councillor C. Maddox gave a report of the Cardiff Conference, re the combing out from the collieries, as recommended by the M.F.G.B. The circular pertaining to the food question was discussed at length, and a mandate given to the delegate, Air. R. Taylor, to support. the resolutions. Councillor Maddox also gave the report of the district meeting. THE SABBATH QUESTION.—There was a large gathering on Sunday last at Bethania Chapel, under the presidency of the Vicar of Abercynon, The Rev. H. Jeffreys, Bethania, opened with prayer. The Vicar then delivered a stirring address. He appealed to the inhabitants to do their utmost to pre- serve and hand over the Lord's Day to the rising generation as a dav of rest and worship. He referred to the brutal pastime of rabbit coursing on the moun- tain between Abercynon and Ynysybwl on Sunday of all days.—The Rev. B. Howells, Calfaria, said that the object of their campaign was not to denounce the sins of the Germans, but the sins prevalent in our own country. The Government appealed to the preachers to urge men to till the soil on Sunday. Surely the church was not going to in- duce men to break a commandment.— Madame Alicia Cove Parry sang a solo. —Councillor Charles Maddox followed with a stirring address. When the boys would come back from the war he wondered what would they think of the present conditions in the neighbour- hood. There was a growing tendency towards gambling, and the moral stand- ard of the district was deteriorating.— The organist was Miss Blodwen Mathews. PRESENTATION .-On Friday even- ing Dr. W. Deerv was presented at the Lesser Hall on the occasion of his de- parture to Portsmouth. Mrs. Pugh, Plasdarran, handed to Dr. Deery a port- manteau and silver cigarette case on behalf of the St. John Ambulance Class, and Miss Sheen presented him with a beautiful writing case on be- half of the Evening Class. Dr. Decry was paid a tribute for the excellent work done by him for ambulance at Abercynon. Certificates were distri- buted by Mrs. W. Pugh to the follow- ing successful ambulance students:- Misses Kitty Williams, Ivy Williams, Mary H. Brown, Sarah Annie Jones, E. J. Sheen (Label), Ada Wilkins, Mar- garet Hopkins, Vida Ewiugton. Irene Harrison, Elizabeth Ann Lloyá, Mrs. S. Gaines, Messrs. Clifford C'rowle, W. Ellis Thomas, Idwal Lloyd, Albert Bradley, W. C. Gregory, Windsor Rees, Rees Thomas, William Maddox, David Davies and W. C. Gregory (Label). THE QUARTERLY MEETINGS of Tabernacle C.M. Church took place on Sundav. lit the morning the Rev. Isaac Morris, B.A.. B.D.. catechised the senior classes. In the afternoon a children's service was held. Mr. John Evans, Pen- rhiwceiber, presided. Miss Elsie Davies was the accompanist. Programme; Choruses by the children, under the conductorship of Mr. J. E- Jones. Solo, Rliianydd Phillips. Recitation, Dilys Owen. Solo, Owen Williams. Chorus, "Bugail Israel," in memory of the late David Willie Jones, a member of the Sunday School. Solos and recitations, Dannv Phillips, Sarah Catherine Evans, Llewelyn Lewis. May Williams, Olwen Ann Thomas, Mary Davies, John E. Wil- liams, and H. Selwyn Price. The following received certificates of success in the Scriptural examination:—Glyn Phillips, Iestyn Phillips, Trefor G. jones, Owen Thomas (1st prize in the district), Rhianydd Phillips, John G. Humphreys, Danny Phillips, Phillip Morris, Gwladys Jones, Llewelyn Lewis, Owen Charles Morris, H. Selwyn Price, Willie Hugh Jones, Robert G. Jones, Laura Jones, Evan 0. Jones, Willie Phillips, Mary E. Jones, D. Nezbert Price, Olive Phillips, Matilda Jones, Esther M. Davies, Lizzie Jones, Richard David Ebenezer, W. P. Williams, Her- bert Jones, Bronwen Jenkins. Myfanwy Jones, Ellen M. Jones, Willie Morgan, John R. Hughes, Katv Humphreys, and Air. J. H. Evans. Mr. D. J. Edwards, Ynysybwl, addressed the meeting.

YNYSVBWL. Don't delay, but cull on JAY. OUR CORRESPONDENT for Ynysy- bwl is Mr. Walter D. Rogers, 40 Robert Street, to whom all reports should be sent. WOUNDED. — News has reached that Corporal John Lloyd, eldest son of Mr. David Lloyd, M.E., Nantgarw, formerly an official at the Lady Windsor Colliery, has been wounded by shrapnel on the western front. He is progressing favour- ably, and is now a patient at Wards- worth Hospital, London. Previous to his enlistment in the chemical section of the R.E., he was a student at the Caerleon Normal Training College. NODDFA SUNDAY SCHOOL. In the recent Scripture examination of the Welsh Baptist Union the following j pupils were successful:—Grade II., Ed- ward C. Jones, Annie May Jenkins, Sally Davies, James Glyndwr Thomas, Maggie Jane Price, Mary Margaret Rees. Grade IV., Mary Irene George, David Isaac, Goronwy Jones, William T. H. Davies. Grade V., Peggy Davies. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES were held on Sunday and Monday at Noddfa (B.) and at Glyn Street C.M. Churches. At Noddfa the Rev. E. K. Jones, Brymbo, former pastor, and the Rev. S. J. Leeke, Cwmaman, preached. Mr. D. R. Maddy was the precentor, while Miss M. Roberts presided at the organ.—At the latter church the Rev. W. F. Phillips, B.A., B.D., preached. The Rev. D. Richards, pastor, conducted the services, and Miss M. E. Lewis presided at the organ. FATAL ACCIDENT. — Mr. William F. Walters (28), son of Mr. Morgan Walters, Tylorstown, was on Wednes- day crushed by a tram, and received severe injuries to which he succumbed on Thursday evening. The deceased and his family were for many years respected residents of Ynysybwl. Mr. Morgan Walters was an active member of the Miners' Federation Lodge and one of the leaders of the I.L. Party. Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved family. OBITUARY. On Monday, the 7th inst., Mrs. HannaIaPowell, 12 Augustus Street, passed awaW The deceased was an ardent supporter of the Salvation Army. The interment took place on Saturday at Ynysybwl Cemetery. The chief mourners were: Lloyd Evans, Mardy, brother; Mrs. Williams, Heol- fach, daughter; Mr. and Mrs. Jones, j Penrhiwceiber, daughter; Mr. and Mrs. Powell, Gelli, son; John Charles Powell, son; Leah Powell, daughter; Mrs. Hurley, Cardiff, sister; Thomas and Edwin Hopkins, Blaengwynfi. Captain Moore officiated. DEATH AND INTERMENT. Mr. Daniel Edwards passed away at his father's residence on Sunday, May 6th. The deseased, who was in his 34th year, was the eldest son of Mr. Edwards, Buarth Capel Farm. He entered the London and Provincial Bank at Swan- sea, and subsequently held the position of manager at Morriston, and at Rhymney the position of cashier. Whilst at Morriston lie married Miss Muriel Bowen, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Bowen. Whilst at Ynysy- bwl he was a faithful member of Taber- nacle Congregational Church, and was the secretary to the Sunday School. At Morriston he was a member of Li- banus Church. The deepest sympathy is felt with his widow and child and his father and family. The interment took place on .Thursday at the Ynysybwl Cemetery. The Rev. Arthur Jones, B.A.. Tabernacle; the Vicar of Llanwonno, the Vicar of Cilfvnvdd, Revs. G. Humphries, B.A., and J. William-, L.D.. officiated. The chief mourners were:—Father; Mr. Bowen, fat her-in- law; Mr. Sam Leigh Edwards, brother; Mr. Barratt, Gloucester, brother-in-law; j Messrs. E. Edward's, Merthyr Vale; James Edwards, Nelson: John Ed- ward. Ynysybwl; T. H. Leyslion, Morriston; H. A. Richards. Trehafod, uncles; W. Jones. M.E.. Cwmaman; S. Williams, Bedlinog; E. Edmunds, .T. Ed- wards, D. Edwards, T. Edwards, E. Ed- wards and E. Thomas, Quakers Yard, cousins; Mr. Rees, of Swansea, repre- senting the L. and P. Bank. The following were the wreaths received — (1) Muriel and Walter; (2) Father and Mother (Morriston); (3) from all at Buarth-y-Capel; (4) M. Glover; (5) Uncle and Aunt. T. H. and A. Leyshon (6) David John Isaac; (7) Aunties Jane and Mary Anne, Brecon; (8) Uncle and Aunt H. A. Richards. Trehafod; (9) Bertie, Lizzie and Children, Gloucester; (10) the Staff of the L. and P. Bank, Rlivmnev; (11) Aunties Maria and Violet, Morriston; (12) Captain and Airs. Barrett, Goodwick; (13) Ritchie and Isabel; (14) Uncle George and Aunt Cassie. Porthcawl; (15) Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Williams. Morriston; (16) Uncle Charles and Auntie Emmie, Porthcawl; (17) Katie and David Thomas. Morriston. DEATH. The youngest child of Mr. and Airs. Titus Davies, Fair View. Church Street, passed away on Satur- day. The interment took place on Tues- day at the Ynysybwl Cemetery. The Vicar of Llanwonno officiated, assisted by the Revs. G. Humphries and J. Wil- liams.

PENRHIWCEIBER WORKMEN'S MEETINC. A general meeting of the members of the Cwm Cynoii Lodge ot the S.W.M.F. was held at the (nn Cynoll Hall on Friday evening. Mr. Arthur George, checkweigher, presided. A re- port of the recent coombing-out confer- ence at Cardiff was given by Mr. Wm. Jones. Harris Terrace, delegate, which was adopted. Mr. John Picton, secre- tary of the lodge, was appointed to àt- tend a special conference at Cardiff on June 4th on the Revision of the Rules of the S.W.M.F. Mr. George Garrett was appointed to represent the lodge on the Concert Party Committee.

MOUNTAIN ASH COUNTY COURT. Tuesday, May 15th. Before His Honour Judge Bryn Roberts.

A Penrhiwceiber Dispute. Miriam Dyke, 1 Sunny Bank, Pen- rhiwceiber, represented by Mr. Ernest Roberts (Messrs. Morgan, Bruce and Nicholas), against Penrhiwceiber Col- liery Co. The case was an award ter- minated.—His Honour ordered JE150 to be invested in the War Loan, the bal- ance to be paid out at 5s. a week and also the interest on the War Loan.

The Estate of an Intestate. The case of Mary Jane Howells, against Wm. Williams" was mentioned by Mr. A. J. Williams, Pontypridd. The defendant was represented by Mr. Ernest Roberts, Pontypridd. The question was one of administration of the estate of the late Wm. Williams, who died intestate, leaving property, No. 23 Morris Terrace, Penrhiwceiber. He left a widow, who took out letters of administration, and also three chil- dren by deceased, and two children by a former husband. The widow died, and her daughter, Mrs. Alary Jane Howells, then took out letters of ad- ministration. She was the plaintiff in the present action. Defendant had submitted to the proposals of the plain- tiffs and also to administration of the estate and costs to come out of the estate. The Judge made an order for ad- ministration with the usual inquiries.

MEMS FROM THE MOUNT. Racing is banned, so a well known lay-preacher smokes Turf cigarettes. "Stand up and take the oath proper- ly," -said Col. Morgan to a witness who was lolling across the box. When a man "stoops" to take the oath, it had surely be better left alone. A Mount mathematician, fond of simple equations, has been puzzling over the question of the number and letter of the latest vanquished Zeppelin. Also if the said letter and number sig- nify the destination of the crew Wha t is a farm bailiff? The ques- tion cropped up at the local tribunal. Somebody said he was a liect-ei and ditcher. It was left to Air. AN llliams, the agricultural representative, to solve the question. The bailiff is like the colliery manager, who walks about to see that everybody else does everything else. A hot argument was proceeding be- tween two friends as to the efficiency and readiness of the German Army. They were ready to the last button, per- sisted one of them. Quite right, came the answer like a flash, "but they had forgotten the polish." The latter was said to have won. M.A.U.D.C. runs the inscription on the Council Car. Various are, the ex- planations of the letters. A poor punster said it was the mad car. Another (not h punster) calls it the Maud Car, because it has had so many invitations to "Come into the garden. There is a-lot-meant by the gardeners who call it the Mountain Ash urgent delivery car. The writer of these lines modestly requests the winning ticket if he calls it "The Flying Speed. The Beer troubles are heavy upon the licensed victuallers now. The short- age has affected every house in the Mount. All the clubs in the Mount and all but two of the pubs have been entirely without on several occasions. It this gets much worse Mincing and Mark Lanes will put the tea up. Per- haps double-T.T. A multiple meat firm applying for exemption for their manager, gave as one or their reasons, that they supplied the working .classes with cheaper meat and to Keep down excessive profits. One of the tribunal members immedi- atelv asked the address of the shop. Cheap meat, forsooth—cheap abat, more likely.

A TRECYNON SOLDIER. On Wednesday evening a receptkm meeting was given to Private Willie Jones, of Trecynon. who has been in hospital at Edinburgh. Several presents were handed to the young soldier on be- half of Ebenezer Church, and soim felicitous speeches were given. Private Jones returned thanks.