The Aberdare Leader

TRECYNON. „ ALL trams and buses lead you to JAY'S. GARDEN SEEDS.—Only first prize stocked. Choicest selection at Emrys Evans', M.P.S., Victoria S*. WEDDING. At the Parish Church, Gelligaer, on Saturday last, by the Rector, the Rev. Canon T. Jesse Jones, M.A., Miss Lucy ^erry, daughter of Mr. and ?ames Berry, Mill Street, was united holy matrimony to Brind, son 01 Mr. and Airs. Jothaxn, Cardiff, lhe Mothers of both bride and bride- Sroorn were present. ENGLISH WESLEYAN. — AT; ""Us chapel on Sunday special ser- ies were held. The Rev. H. Dock- iray, Dowlais, preached in the morn- ltl8 and evening. The afternoon pro- lamine contained the following ltemS;_Hymns by the Primary i)e- P^rtment. Recitations, Rosalie JatQes, Winnie Birch. Sylvia Per" ,^s, Doris Lloyd, Betty Hopkins, Jennie Perkins, Phyllis Thoma., Jj^licent James, Milly Birch, Edi •M- Edwards, Edna May Thomas, lassie Meek, Elsie Perkins, Blochven *>ancis, Florrie Kevill, John Birch, Hilda Thomas, Edith M. Francis, Louisa Davies, and Kay Perkins. OBITUARY. On Sunday last Mr. Melchisedec Williams, 3 Evans Place, passed away at the honoured age of 76 vears. The interment took place on' Friday at the Aberdare Cemeterv. The mourners were: Mrs Williams, widow; George, son; Mrs Williams, widow; George, son; Mrs. Milam, Private James Mcguire, K.O.S.B., and Mrs. Mcguire, Nellie and Mav, daughters; Mrs. J. Wil- Tiams, Mrs. H. Williams, daughters- in-law. Two sons of Sapper J. Williams, m .^ders, and Sapper H. Williams, in Egyp^. and a son-in-law, Sapper Milam, m sandwich were unable to be present. The late Mr. Williams was an old soldier, having served 21 years in the 22nd Essex Regiment. He was _a-native of this district The Rev. E. Roberts, B.A., officiated. The undertaker was Mr. Jotin Zachariah, Aberdare. CYM1NFA GANTJ. — On Monday iast the annual singing festival in connection with Bryn Seion C.M. hurch was held. The mormng pre- ^urch was held. noon \[Tl D Morg'an. Evening, the C'joM Morgan- The conductor > Professor Jenkin Moms Car- (an old Bryn Seion ^oy). Ih« nv foists were Misses Jenny ftonwen Davies, Sybil *Iad £ 0C*' JtWsamlet, and Mrs. W. J• Bees* Messrs. John Lewis, 1. H. Harries, Percy Gardiner, and Mrs.. W. J- Davies. The accompanists ^ere Messrs. W. D. Williams, W. J- AND U. Williams. The president was the Rev. J. Morgan; treasurer, E LI Humphreys; secretary Morgan Rowlands. At the close Y* Hallelujah Chorus was sun„. ^t the afternoon meeting the Re P-.Bassett and E. R. Dennis gave addresses. The festival was up of one congregation, and 6 singing was excellent. OBITUARY. — Mies Annie M. »j.nillipS) miiliner, of Liverpool •°nse, passed away after a long 'Iness on Monday, May 14th, at the of 33 years, and was buried on n^'day at the Aberdare Cemetery, service was conducted by the E. J. Gruffydd, chaplain, Kin- Park, Rhyl, late pastor of assisted by the Revs. J. ■b^'gwyn Davies, Siloh, and D. Z^ett, Gadlys. The mourners v?re: Mother; Mrs. Harriet Lloyd, fe,. S. J. Barber, Miss Lydia i %s, sisters; J. D. Phillips, Slier; Gunner J. T. Williams, Edgar Lloyd, S. J. Barber, •jOthers-in-law; Weafy Lloyd, .1&ssie Llovd, Nancv Beryl Barber, nieces-, Mr' and Mrs. Evan James, 48tflyfera; Mr. and Mrs. John V, nhbins, uncles and aunts; Mr. Tom fees« uncle; Mr. and Mrs. Mace, Yr.ndon, cousins; Miss May Evans, vr^sS B. Stubbins, Haydn Stubbins, \f Harriet Jones, Mrs. Evans, iin ? 11 • Rees, Mr. Edwin George, cle; Tom George and Tom Reee, ■w^sins; George Evans, Mr. and s- J- H. Evans, D. Evans, Mra. WT. Evans and daughter; David James, Trevil, cousins; Mr. and Mrs. T. Williams, Mrs. Gray, Mr. and Mrs. William Davies, uncles and aunts; Jesse Vater; Mr. J. R. Jones, Llanelly; Mrs. Beynon, Ys- talvfera; Mrs. Howell Lewis, Miss Davies, Miss Williams, Pontllan- fraith; Mr. and Mrs. Gardener, Ebbw Vale; Nurse M. S. Jones, Miss Evans, Capcoch, cousin. Tom Phillips, brother, who is attached to the Flying Corps in France, was unable to attend. The bearers were: Messrs. J. M. Evans, T. D. Williams, T. W. Griffiths, Tom Wil- liams, Johnny Thomas, John Lewis, David Evans, and S. J. Parr. Wreaths were given by: (1) Family and Cousin May; (2) Weafy and Flossie Lloyd, nieces; (3) Nancy Barber, niece; (4) Glenys Mace, London; (5) Gunner J. T. Williams, Pontllanfraith; (6) Mr. and Mrs. Williams and family, Pontllan- fraith; (7) Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Griffiths, solicitor; (8) Uncle Tom Rees and cousins; (9) Mr. Ed. Rich- ards, Gadlys; (10) Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Evans, draper; (11) spray from Miss Jones, Gadlys; (12) Ffrancon and Glyn Gruffvdd, Rhyl; (13) Mrs. H. Sweet, Sketty, Swansea; (14) Mr. and Mrs. Gardener, Ebbw Vale; (15) Few Friends from Bethel Church; (16) Misses Edwards, Harriet Street. Mr. Tyssul Davies was the under- taker.

CADLYS. YOU will be pleased after calling at JAY*S JOIN our Shoe Club now. Get your goods when you like.-I.ewis, 1 Canon Street, Aberdare. DEATH AND INTERMENT. — On Saturday, May 12th, there passed away at 13 East Avenue, after a short illness, a well-known and highlv-respected inhabitant in the person of Mrs. Gwenllian Meredith, wife of Mr. William Meredith. The news of her death was received with deep regret by numerous friends of the familv. She was 59 years of age, and a most faithful member of St. Marv's Welsh Church and of the Guild of the Holy Mother. The funeral took place at the Aberdare Old Cemetery on Thursday last, amongst manifestations of deep sorrow. A most impressive service was conducted at the house by the Rev. S. H. Lewis, of St. MaTy s Church, and at the graveside the Rev. Dewi Williams, Vicar of Hir- wain, officiated. The following were the mourners:—First coach, Miss Maud Meredith, daughter; Mrs. Morgan Meredith, daughter-in-law; Mrs. C. Davies, sister; Mrs. Miles, sister-in-law; Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Allen, nieces; Spencer and William John, grandchildren; 2nd coach, Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Owen, nieces, Ferndale; Mrs. Stephens, Miss G. Evans, Mrs- Eaton, friend, and Private Tommy Harris, Fern- dale; 3rd coach, Mr. John White, brother-in-law; Nurse Carter and James Herbert White, niece and nephew; 4th coach, Mrs. Edwards, Mrs. Jones, Porth; Mrs. Lewis, Glan Road; Mrs. Lewis, Aberaman, cousins; Mrs. Howlett and Mrs. Collins, cousins; 5th coach, Mrs. Arthur, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Barrett, Mrs. Ham and Mrs. Hill, friends. Walking behind the hearse were: Husband; Messrs. Morgan and Evan William Meredith, sons; Tom and Evan Evans, brothers; David Williams and Thomas Davies, brothers-in-law; W. Allen, Lieut. W T. White, Tallv Jones, William David Evans, William Nicholas Evans, John Smith, Ferndale, and Harry Owen, nephews. The bearers were: Messrs. Edward Morgan, Ben Morgan, David Hopkins, and Evan Edwards. Floral tributes were re- ceived by: (1) The Family; (2) Grandchildren; (3) Mr and Mrs. Kni«ht; (4) Mrs. Thomas and Familv'- (5) Friend.—On Sunday evening.' at St. Mary's Welsh Church the Rev. S. H. Lewis, in the course of his sermon, paid a glowing tribute to the sterling qualities of the late IL Mrs Meredith. She possessed in a marked degree the virtues of a true Christian. The Guild had lost one of its most diligent members. At the close of the service the Dead March from Saul was played by Mr. G. R. Prothero. Our deepest sympathy is extended to the family.

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ABERDARE. YOU will be pleased after calling at JAY'S. SHOE Leather still advancing. Join our Shoe Club and make your selection now. Lewis, 1 Canon Street, Aberdare. MUSICAL. Mr. W. J. Evans, Aberdare, conducted the annual singing festival of the Congre- gationalists at Lampeter on Wednes- day. TRINITY. At Trinity English C.M. Church on Sunday evening Miss Tuckfield, Aberdare, sang "Oh Divine Redeemer." The Rev. W. E. Roberts, pastor, preached. PULPITS. At Bethania C.M. Church on Sunday last the preacher was Mr. H. Lloyd (Ap Hefin), Aber- dare.—At Nazareth C.M. the Rev. W. Deri Morgan, Hopkinstown, a native of Hirwain, officiated. ST. ELVAN'S. On Sunday morning last the "Te Deum" was sung to Helmore's setting and the Jubilate to one of Barnby's chants. The Vicar preached. At Evensong the Canticles were sung to Barnby, and the Rev. C. G. Wright occupied the pulpit. ASCENSION DAY. On Thurs- day morning there was a celebration of the Holy Communion at the old Parish Church. The Vicar was cele- brant. In the evening, at St. Elvan's, there was a choral Evensong. The Canticles were sung to Barnby's chants. The Vicar preached. There was a procession of choir and clergy at the close of of service. GIRL GUIDES. The 1st Aber- dare Girl Guides have passed a vote of sympathy with' their fellow-mem- ber, Irene Davies, on the death of her father, Alfred Davies, 29 Albert Street, one of the men injured in the oil explosion. They have also sent bunches of pheasant eye narcissi to all the injured firemen, with cards attached bearing the words: "Wish- ing your recovery to health on behalf of 1st Aberdare G.G. (B. M. Rich- ards, captain)." All the firemen are now progressing very favourably. OBITUARY. — On Thursday lat^ the remains of the late Mr. G. Cardinali, Commercial Street, were interred at Aberdare Cemetery. The mourners were: Mr. Antonio Cardin- ali, brother; Messrs. G. Bracchi, L. Bracchi, T. Scarsela, Cruci, Andrew Sidoli, Rabaoiti, Fulgoni, Berni, and M. Servini. The Rev. Father Hallahan officiated. The late Mr. Cardinali had a long illness, and passed away at the early age of 31 years. He leaves a widow and two children. TABERNACLE. At a one hour's service held at Tabernacle on Sun- day evening the Rev. T. M. Jeffreys took as his theme, "Righteousness and Peace," his text being Psalm 85. 10, "Mercy and truth are met together, righteousness and peace have kissed each other." Some to- day, he said, held that there could not be peace without righteousness. Others, known as pacifists, contend- ed that there could not be righteous- ness without peace. The Psalmist in the text saw the two, righteousness and peace, reconciled in God. How was it possible? Only by becoming attuned to the mind and nature of God. Let us do our best to encourage and facilitate the coming of the era when righteous peace and peaceful righteousness should dominate the earth. CARMEL (B.). The preacher at Carmel on Sunday was the Rev. J. D. Thomas, Ffrwd, Mountain Ash. At the morning service he preached from Romans 15. 13. He spoke on "Christian Hope." What was the ground of our hope? That the good must eventually prevail and that righteousness would thrive. It looked just now as if right would be forever on the scaffold and wrong forever on the throne. But the good God was destined to prevail. There was a power not ourselves that made for righteousness, as Matthew Arnold said. This was in the world though not of the world, and would ultimately prevail. Why had America joined the Allies in the present war? Because she was con- vinced that we were on the side of righteousness. He believed that from all the baptism of blood on the continent there would emerge a day of redemption, that the dawn of liberty would succeed the darkness of universal strife. Let us believe in the inherent goodness of human nature.1 INTERMENT. On Friday last the remains of the late Mr. Alfred Davies, Albert Street, took place at the Aberdare Cemetery. The mourners \rere: Arthur, son; Blod- wen and Irene, daughters; Messrs. W. Davies, W. H. Davies, James Davies, and Mr. and Mrs. John Davies, brothers; Rev. M. J. Thomas, Cwmaman, brother-in-law; Messrs. T. A. Davies, R. Davies, A. Davies, I W. H. Davies, M.E., E. Davies, Alf Davies, W. Llewelyn, Mr. and Mrs. Chappel, Miss F. Davies, Mr. A. Ruttley, Ystrad; Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Thomas, Ferndale; Mr. and Mrs. D. Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. W. Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Thomas, Mr. find Mrs. J. Davies, Mr. and Mrs. J. Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Alf Davies, Cwmdare, nephews and nieces. The bearers were eight members of the Fire Brigade, with Lieut. James. The Rev. James Griffiths, Calfaria, officiated. Mrs. Davies, the widow, was unable to be present, being in- disposed. Also her son, Driver W. J. Davies, R.F.A., who is in France.

ABERAMAN. I JOIN our Shoe Club. Select your Whitsun Shoes now.-Lewis, 1 Canon Street, Aberdare. LET J"I. Ý supply you on their easy payment system. 11.1 YOT- I WANT good Garden Seeds. 'a-y Emrys Evans', Aberdare. He stocks first orize seeds o:dy Per- sonal attention. W.C.C.G. — On Wednesday, May 16th, the fortnightly meeting of the Guild was held. The president and secretary and a good number of members were present. Mr. Willie Davies and Miss Maud Richards gave a report of the Barry Conference. Mrs. Bennett was chosen as delegate to attend the Educational Conference at Swansea. Several new members were enrolled. FUNERAL.—The interment of the remains of Mr. William Morgan, 48 Regent Street, took place on Saturday last at the Aberdare Ceme- tery. Mr. T. J. Lee, English Weslevan, officiated. The chief mourners were:—First coach, Evan Morgan, brother; William Thomas Morgan, Walter Thomas Morgan, and Edward Witcombe, nephews; 2nd coach, Representatives of the Municipal Employees' Association, Messrs. John Jenkins, David Samuel, William Thomas, and Daniel Jones. INTERMENT. The remains of the late Mrs. Margaret Phillips, 44 Commerce Place, were interred at the Aberdare Cemetery on Wednes- day. Mr. William Llewelyn (P.M.), and the Salvation Army Captain and Lieutenant officiated. The mourn- ers were: Husband; James Young, Pembroke Dock, brother; Thomas and William Phillips, sons; Thomas Phillips, Abercwmboi, and John Phillips, Aberaman, brothers-in-law; John Phillips, Abercwmboi; Thomas Phillips and Albert Phillips, nephews; George Llewelyn, Mountain Ash, and James Llewelyn, Aber- aman, cousins. First coach, Mrs. William Collins, daughter; Mrs. Castleton, sister; Mrs. James Young, sister-in-law; Mrs. Gwyther, aunt; Mrs. Thomas Phillips, sister- 4n-law; Mrs. Pibworth, cousin; 2nd coach, Mrs. Knight, niece; Mrs. James Llewelyn, cousin; 3rd coach, Mrs. William Phillips, Cwmaman, sister-in-law; Miss Bronwen Phillips, Cwmaman, niece; Waldo Phillips and Emlyn Phillips, nephews; Mrs. William Llewelyn; 4th coach, '.1.rs. Timlick, Messrs. T. Collins, George Cumner, brother-in-law; James Gwyther, uncle; 5th coach, Mr. Henry Morris, Mrs. Cowdrey, Mrs. Denison and Mrs. Jones, friends. The bearers were: Messrs. William Williams, Richard Powell, Mark Wil- liams and David Lewis, representa- tives of the R.A.O.B.; Arthur Phil- nin, Tom Smith, Ted Hancock. Wil- liam Morgan, representing the Band Institute.

MiSiCi N. LET JAY supply you on their easy payment system. FUNERAL. The remains of the late Mr. John Rees were laid to rest at Maesyrarian Cemetery on Wednes- dav week. The Rev. W. S. Thomas, Jerusalem W.B., officiated. The following were the mourners: Rees, wife; Mr. David Rees, brother; Mr. John Rees, Cwmavon, cousin; Miss Maggie Rees, Trealaw, sister; Miss Maggie Evans and Mrs. Sarah Evans, Carmarthen, sisters-in-law; Mrs. Griffiths, cousin; Mrs. Rees, mother, and Mrs. Evans, mother-in- law. Deceased had been ill for eleven weeks. He was 37 years of age, and was highly respected. His sorrow- ing wife and four children reside at 15 Glancynon Street.

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i To BRITISH OFFICERS at the FRONT who are CLIENTS of THE LONDON CITY AND MIDLAND BANK LIMITED. Cheques hitherto cashed at the Branches of the Banque de France will in future be cashed free of charge at the Banque Francaise pour le Commerce in Paris or at any of the Branches of the Soctete énérale situated in the Military area. Cheques drawn in Francs and Sterling will be paid on presentation, thus avoiding the delay of awaiting advice of collection.

PENRHIWCEIBER. JAY'S furniture is worth placing ai your best rooms. RECRUITS. Harold Blacker, Rosemount; D. W. Keen, Gwynfe House; John Lawrence, Glanlay Street, and Herbert Robins, Ynys- boeth, joined the forces on Friday last. All were employed at Penri- kvber Colliery. MILITARY. Private Walter Bevan, of Glanlay Street, is now home, having ha' I his discharge from the Army. Private Bevan enlisted at the outbreak of war in the 3rd Welsh, but was later transferred to the Garrison Artillery. He under- went training at Porthcawl, Pem- broke and Plymouth. In August, 1915, he went to Gibraltar, and after a few months was drafted to France. He went through many a battle unscathed, but at Mametz Wood he was wounded in both legs by shrapnel. After having been in ibe hospital for a considerable time he was given his discharge at New- castle-on-Tyne on Friday, May 11th, and returned home on Tuesday. He is severely handicapped, inasmuch as he is unable to go about without crutches. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Bevan. All wish him a speedy recovery.