The Aberdare Leader

RESCUED FROM DROWNINC. Un Wednesday evening two young men, Emlyn Evans and Alf Thomas, both of Cwmbach, cycled up as far tfs the Traveller's Rest, Aber- cynon. About 9 p.m. they started for home. Evans failed to take the curve by the Navigation Hotel, and instead of going along the main road turned down the canal bridge, the Avails of which are only about two feet high. He got in contact with the wall, and fell over into the canal, and was completely submerged. Two little boys, Stanley and Brinley Jones, of i Alartin's Terrace, shouted for assistance. The boys' father, Air. 1 Isaac Jones, brought a long chicken pole out. and Sergeant Evans arrived immediately after- wards. The difficultv was to locate the submerged young man. Eventu- r'lv a coat was noticed in the water. Ultimately the young man was pulled out. He Avas unconscious, and showed no signs of life. Sergeant Evans, Superintendent of the Ambul- ance Brigade, applied artificial re- storation. and eventuallv signs of life appeared. Dr. A. J. Griffith was then sent for. and the young man removed to the Navigation Hotel. About 11 p.m. Evans regained con- sciousness. He was removed to his home OR the following morning.

ABERDARE CINEMA. CLARKES THE MAN Whit-Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, May 28, 29 & 30. I ENORMOUS ATTRACTION. H. B. IRVING I and an ALL WEST-END CAST in THE LYONS MAIL The story of the most Famous Miscarriage of Justice on record. ALSO The FIGHTING FORCES of EUROPE El Thursday, Friday & Saturday, May 31 & June 1 & 2. J h 111 Mnciiexosaii. in I The FLYING TORPEDO A Triangle Drama full of Excitement. ALSO, UoveiVs JMKlfsSJtkti <r A Two-Reel Comedy. SERVICES NEXT SUNDAY. •i^i cliElSTADELPHIAN MEETING ROOM (Thomas's Assembly Rooms, Cardiff Street, Aberdare).— On Sunday, May 27th, at 6 p.m., a Bible Lecture will be delivered by Mr. E. J. Harford, of Aberdare. Subject: Is Jesus God the Son, or Son of God?" B.W.T.A. YOUNG WOMEN S DEPARTMENT A MEETING of the above will be A held in the Old Court Rooffi, Weatheral Street, Aberdare, on I Thursday, May 31st, at 7 p.m. Miss Bliston, Cardiff (Hon. See. County Union), will speak. Musical items will be given. All young J women heartily invited. Collection.

MOUNTAIN ASH JOTTINGS. BY LUCIFER Ten days or a fortnight ago the outlook for a sufficiency of water for domestic purposes was rather dark, but to-day, thanks to the showers of blessing which have descended, the local surveyor estimates that the district is saved for at least 3 or 4 months without need of curtailment. At the previous meeting of ths Council it was resolved to issue notices warning people against waste, and to curtail the supply; but, as very frequently happens, no sooner are the bills distributed than the rain comes. The Local Free Church Council and the Mountain Ash District Coun- cil are at loggerheads over the question of Prohibition. A month ago the National Free Church Coun- cil sent round to all District Coun- cils asking them to pass resolutions in favour of Prohibition during the war and for 6 months after 1)pa,e ,vns declared. The letter 'n ques- tion came on at the fag end of the meeting when only 7 members were present, and the resolution was 1 (- jected by 5 to 2. The Local F.C.C. wrote regretting the District coun- cil's attitude, and a warm alterca- tion between the Prohibitionists and anti-Prohibitionists took place at Tuesday's meeting. Mr. Rogers, daspite an appeal by the clerk to let the matter rest, very rightly per- sisted in giving a notice of motion to re-open the question before a fuller Council. There are many schemes falling into arrears owing to the war, and one of the most urgent is Housing. Councillor Hall stated at the Coun- cil meeting on Tuesday that thous- I I ands of families lived in apartments owing to scarcity of dwellings. This is a disgraceful state of affairs, and no words can describe the misery oi families who have to share a small house and exist in crowded rooms. Not only are the elements ol com- mon comfort missing, but even the common decencies of life are impos- sible. No time should be lost im- mediately the war is over to proceed with the erection of a hundred or more municipal dwellings. Moun- tain Ash have been backward in this Itranph of municipal work, with the resnit. that the inhabitants are suffering to-day. ii reply to a threat by Col M. Morgan to appeal against some of the decisions of the Mountain Ash Tribunal, Mr. G. H. Hall said: "Then this Tribunal is only a farce.' What utter nonsense! The military have a perfect right to appeal and are expected to appeal if they think the local decision is. not a right one. If a person who was refused exemp- tion gave notice of appeal would -vir Hall have made the same comment? Does Mr. H&ll say "Then this Court is a farce when the Miners Federation, dissatisfied with judgment of Judge Bryn Roberts, appeal to a Higher Court? Some meml>ers of Local Tribunals take it ?.s an insult when the Military people appeal. The Military have their dutv in perform, and members should have the common sense to recognise it. I

Up & Down the Valley. LLWYDCOED. Y(IC will be pleased after calling at JAY'S. OBITUARY. Mr. J. Williams, Bryn Emlyn, passed away on Tues- day morning, the 8th inst. He had been a resident of Llwydcoed all his lifetime. He was a faithful deacon at Moriah C.M. Chapel. The inter- ment took place on Saturday, the 12th inst., at the Aberdare Cemetery. The Rev. Margam Jones, Moriah, officiated, assisted by the Revs. W. 15. Davies, Horeb; J. Lewis, Hebron, Aberaman, and J. Griffiths, Calfaria. Mr. L. Lougher read the funeral rites of the Sons of Temperance, of which society deceased was an active mem- ber. The Revs. H. T. Stephens, Carmel; J. Morgan, Bryn Seion; YV. A. Jones, Cwmdare, and Cynog IVil- liams, Heolyfelin, were also present. The chief mourners were Widow Mrs. Mary Jones, daughter; thrfee grandchildren; Mrs. Harriet Thomas and Mr. and Mrs. James Evans, sisters; Mrs. Ann Williams, aunt; Miss Rachel Thomas, niece; j Howard, Eben and David Thomas. Willie and Tommy Evans, Richard and Tommy Lewis, nephews; Ben and Samuel Davies, brothers-in-law; Mrs. Rachel Jones, sister-in-law; Mrs. R. M. Jones, niece; Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Church Row; Mr. J. Evans, Brynamlwg; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Davies, Ilorth; Mr. and Mrs. David Evans, Trecynon; Mr. and rr. Tom Evans. Llwydcoed; Mr. and Mrs. T. Davies, Cwmdare; Mrs. Nicholas, David, Tommy, Jack and Sam Evans, D. Thomas Davies, Dewi and Gwilym Davies, Cwmdare, nephews; Mrs. Hannah Jones. Mr. and Mrs. D. Jones, cousins; Mr. and Mrs. Cook, Mr. and Mrs. D. Pugh, '\Tr- Jones and Mrs. Harries, cousins. Moriah deacons acted as bearers. Floral tributes:—(1) Widow; (2) Daughter; (3) Hannah, Rhys and Margaret Jones, grandchildren; (4) Mr. B. Davies and family, brother- in-law; (.5) Mr. and Mrs. James Eva m, sister; (6) Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Edward Street, (7) Mr. and Mrs. Young, Alilford Haven; (8) Mr. and Mrs. Abbott. Fedwhir; (9) Trecynon and Cwmdare Co-operative Society Staff and Employees. The deceased was 61 yeir, old.

ABERDARE. JAY'S easy payment system is easy for you. SILOA. On Sunday last the preacher at Siloa was the Rev. J. T. Evans, Capel y Glyn; Glyn Neath. PERFORMANCE. On Monday evening the members of Siloa Band of Hope gave a performance of the cantata, "The Childhood of Samuel," under the conductorship of Mr. David Phillips. The first part of the evening was of a miscellane- ous character. Solos were sung by Misses M. J. Rees, Ruth Reynolds, Rachel Davies and Mr. John Lewis John. Miss James gave a few re- citations. Mr. W. J. Evans was the accompanist, and the Rev. D. Silyn Evans presided. The proceeds go to- wards procuring a piano for the use of the Band of Hope. THE FUNERAL of Phyllis Mildred Caldicott took place at Cefn Cemetery on Wednesday. The mourners were: Messrs. William Caldicott, 1"T. Caldicott. A. H. Caldicott, John Evans, Oliver Evans, Hugh Lewis, J. T. Hughes, and James Rogerson, uncles; W. Lodwig. cousin; D. James. Messrs. D. M. John, Morgan Parr, Edward Mathias, and J. Pull en acted as bearers, and the Rev. James Griffiths, of Cal- faria, officiated. Floral tributes -iiid were sent by: Grandpa and Grand- rna: TInch" Fred and Aunt Rose; Aunt Sallie and the Boys; Uncle Arch and Aunt Katie; Aunt Rachel: Staff Girls' County School; Pupils Girls' County School; Carmel English Baptist Sunday School; Uncles Lewis and Jim and Aunts Pollie and Winnie; Uncle Tom and Cousins: Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Parr; Mrs. Hardwick; 1IT. A. Morris, Mr. and Mrs. W. Price; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mathias: Mr. and Airs. D. M. John and Joan; Miss John; Doris, Gwennie. Lena; May (friend). May and Winnie Jones.

CWMBACH. JAY'S furniture is worth placing in your best rooms. ON LEAVE. Driver Charles Davie*. R.F.A., of 7 Bethania Place, is now home •» lenri from haBce, where he has been on active service for the past 18 months. Mr. D. T. Evans, of Brynhyfryd, has been dis- charged on medical grounds. CONCERT. At the Victoria Inn on Friday a send-off concert was given to Mr. David Morgan, of Green- field Terrace, who was leaving to join the colours. He was employed as baker by the Cwmbach Co-opera- tive Society. The chairman was Mr. John Prothero. Songs were given by Messrs. D. Owen, J. Llewelyn, Aberaman; Ivor Samuel, Aberaman; J. Williams, S. Jones, D. W. Davies, D. Morgan, W. J. James, J. R. James, T. Evans, J. H. Davies, Dan Tudor, J. Davies, T. Williams. On behalf of friends Mr. Dan Tudor handed to Mr. Morgan a purse of money, and he suitably responded. Addresses were given by Messrs. D. G. Pugsley, J. R. James, T. Evans, D. W. Davies. "Hen Wlad fv Nhadau was sung by Mr. J. R. James.

ABERAMAN. JAY'S easy payment system is easy for you. OBITUARY. Mrs. Ruth John, 5 Llanthewy Street, passed away on Friday morning. Deceased was 69 years of age. She buried her son, William John, last week. Two daughters and two sons are left. One of the sons is Private James John, A.S.C., now in France, who was unable to attend his brother's and mother's funeral. Her daughter, Mrs. Brock, Haverford- west, also lies in a critical con-' dition. The interment of Mrs. John took place on Tuesday at the Aber- dare Cemetery, the Rev. H. P. Jenkins, Saron, officiating. The mourners were: First coach, Mrs. David Hughes, daughter; Mrs. W. John, daughter-in-law; Misses Sarah Alice Hughes and Margaret Alice John, nieces; David John Hughes, Moses John and David Morgan John, nephews; 2nd coach, Mrs. David Jones, Mrs. W. Crosby, Captain and Lieutenant of the Salvation Army, and Miss Francis Davies; 3rd coach, Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Ben Davies, Mrs. Alice Davies and Mrs. Jane Evans. Following the hearse were: Thomas Frederick John, son; James Lewis, son-in-law; William Alfred John and Thomas Samuel John, nephews. Wreaths were re- ceived from friends and neighbours. P.M. CHURCH.—On Sunday anni- versary services were held at the Primitive Methodist Church. The morning service was presided over by Mr. Joseph Pace. Recitations and solos were rendered by Bertha Pace, Mary Williams, Beatrice Silver- thorne, Gwyn Howells, Beatrice Bowen, Granville Thomas, Lizzie Ann Hayter, Etlua Hay, Sylvia Wil- liams, Claude Vater, Elizabeth Thickett, John B. Howells, Edith May Knight, Bertie Vater, Benjam- in Thomas, Katie Evans, Annie Bowen, Frances Collier, Ann Hayter, Florrie Edevane, Thomas J. Price, Clifford Gillard and Carrie Gillard. In the afternoon the Rev. George Windram presided. Miss Bertha Pace opened the meeting. Recitations and solos by: Gwen Davies, Lily Clarke, Phyllis Cambourne, Blod- AY en Williams, Willie Williams, Mattie BoAven, Sarah Ann Harris, Flossie Watkins, Maggie Bowen, Irene Pace, Clifford Williams, Phyllis Thomas, Laurina Smith, Dolley Samway, Nellie Williams, Charles Vater, Joyce Cooper, Clifford Hay and Carrie Gillard. The even- ing service was presided over by Mr. Joseph Roberts. Recitations and solos by: Lily Gillard, Violet Rees, Susannah Hayter, Sarah Annie Smith, Evelyn Dew, Maud Warlow, Doris Williams, Mrs. Hay, Maggie Bowen, Hilda Berrett, Gwennie Herrera, Nellie Williams, Nellie Maud Williams, John Moses and Carrie Gillard. The organist was Mr. Archie. Wall, and the conductor Mr. David Bowen. A resolution in favour of Prohibition was passed.— On Monday tea was provided. Tray- holders: Mrs. Dew, Miss Beatrice Ann Dew, Mrs. Berrett, and Miss Hilda Berrett. Cutters, Mr. John Mose.s, Mrs. Watkins, Mr. G. Reddick. Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Hay- ter, Mrs. Cuttling, Mrs. B. Mould. Supervisor, Mrs. W. Llewelyn. Other workers, Messrs. Wm. Llewelyn, W. G. Gillard, George Bignall, Joseph Pace, David Bowen and Mr. Cuttling. The secretary is Mr. John Moses; superintendent, Mr. George Bignall; treasurer, Mise Alice Usher.

IVIISKIN. delav. but call at JAY. THE INTERMENT of Mr. George Bethel, 5 Mount Pleasant Terrace, took place on Friday week at Alaesyr- arian Cemetery. Deceased was in his 64tli year. His wife died many years ago. The mourneres were: William Jones, stepson; Thomas Jones and William Jones, New Tre- degar, hrothers-in-Iaw; Harry Davies, William Davies and Thomas Nutt, nephews. The Rev. J. Thomas ofticia tcl. THE INTERMENT of Mrs. A. Christopher, wife of Mr. Edward Christopher, 75 Clarence Street, took place on Tuesday, May 15th, at Maesyrarian Cemetery. The Rev. W. S. Thomas officiated, assisted by the Rev. J. Francis Jones, Mountain Ash. The mourners were: Messrs. Thomas, Edward, William, and Bertie Christopher, sons; W. Reakes, hrother-in-Iaw; John Griffiths, cousin; Thomas and John Chris- topher, grandsons. Deceased was in her 72nd year. Her husband is an old Crimean veteran, and is in his 30th year. -Thomas and John Chris- topher are the soldier sons of Messrs. William and Edward Christopher. Thomas, who resides at 3 Woodland Terrace, joined three weeks ago, and is stationed at Liverpool with the South Wales Borderers.. John Christopher joined the 4th Welsh in 1915. He was transferred to the fitb Welsh, ami drafted to France in lflKJ. He fought at the Somme, and was invalided home suffering from sore feet. He returned on Wednes- dav, Mav 16th, to Pembroke Dock.

ABERCYNGN. DON'T delay, but call at JAY. THE BALLOT at the Abercynon Colliery for a sub-agent of the Pontypridd District of the South Wales Miners' Federation resulted as folloAvs:—Councillor Charles Maddox, Abercynon, 1,249; Mr. D. L. Davies, Maritime, 141, and Mr. A. Cook, Hafod, 62. Mr. Maddox was ap- pointed. INTERMENT. On Saturday the remains of the late Mrs. T. Thomas, 22 Fife Street, were interred at the Abercynon Cemetery. Deceased was a faithful member of Calfaria (B.). She Avas 53 years of age. The Revs. B. HoAvells. J. R. Davies, Ynys- boeth; D. G. Millar, and T. Watkyn Jones officiated. The chief mourners were: Husband; Mr. Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Barry; Mr. and Mrs. Rees Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Rowlands, Mr. and -u.rs. David Thomas, Mr. Daniel Thomas, Mrs. Morgan, Crynant; Mr. and Mrs. J. Davies, Maerdy; Mr. and Mrs. Mor- gan, Pontardawe; Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Blaengarw; Mr. T. Davies, Llandaff; Mrs. Thomas, Miss Thomas, Mr. Arthur Thomas, Mr. Percy Thomas, Merthyr; Mrs. Davies. Blaengarw; Mr. James LeAvis and Miss Bronwen Lewis, Abercynon, and Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liams, Maerdv. MEMORIAL SERVICE.—On Sun- day evening, at Tabernacle (C.M.), an impressive service in respect of the late Mr. John Jones, Teify House, took place, when the Rev. M. H. J ones, ALA., Ton Pentre, preached from Hebrews 9. 27, "And as it is appointed unto men once to (lie. but after this the judgment." The rev. gentleman referred to the excellent characteristics of the de- parted. who was a pillar of Calvin- istic Methodism in the place. He was the senior deacon of the church and its treasurer, and had associated himself with all good movements in the neighbourhood. He was proud to say that lie had started his minis- terial career under the guidance of this good man at Tabernacle, Avhich was his first church. The choir, under the conductorship of Mr. D. J. Price, rendered very effectively the anthem, "Y Cyfiawn a drig yn y net. The accompanist was Mr. W. T. Humphreys! THE WAR. Private Gwilvm Maddox. son of Mr. and Mrs Maddox. Greenfield Street, has written home from France, stating that lle is in the best of health and in the thick of the fight. Private Maddox has been out since the com- mon cement .-Private David Owen, of the A.b.v has written home from France stating that he is in the best ot health. Prior to enlisting he was manager of the drapery department of the local Co-operative Stores- Private William .Jones, Taff View, came home on furlough from France last Aveek. Private Jones has been in tiie trenches for two years and sevan months. He was previously empioyta at tne Aoercynon uouiery. —Private Willie H. Evans, of tne 10th Devon Regiment, has written home from Salonika. He came across his brother, Private J. Maldwyn Evans, of the Oxford and Bucks Light infantry, last week. They had not seen one another for twelve months, although both have been in Salonika for about 18 months. INTERMENT. The remains of Airs. Margaret Dudley, Aberdare Road, a respected inhabitant, who was 70 years of age, were interred at St. Fagan's Churchyard, Aberdare, on Friday. She lived with her i daughter, Airs. Squires. The officiat- ing- ministers were the Vicar of Aber- cynon and the Rev. R. Jones, Aber- dare. The chief mourners were- First coach, Mr. and Mrs. Squires, daughter; Air. and Mrs. Dudley, Caerphilly, son; Misses Lilian and Aiargaret Squires, grand-daughters; Mrs. Harris, Barry, niece; 2nd coach, Mr. and Airs. Morris, Aber- cynon, niece; I)ugh, niece; Airs, Lewis, Mountain Ash; Mr. D. Ingram, Aberdare, nephew. The bearers were Messrs. P. Simpkins, J. Jones, T. Williams, and J. R. Jones. Much symjjathy is felt for the family, including Mrs. Dudley's daughter, who is out in South Africa. Airs. Squires and family wish to thank all friends for their kind messages of sympathy in their sad bereavement. BENEFIT CONCERT. A con- cert in aid of Mr. John Jones, 26 Abercynon Road, who is in ill-health, was held on Wednesday night at the Workmen's Hall. The chair was occupied by Afr. D. J. Price. The secretary was Mr. William Owen. Programme: Overture, "Zampa," j Miss Alillie Burge. Chorus, Gor bless our Sailor King," by the Carne- town School Choir, under the con- ductorship of Mr. Henry Evans. Solo, "When you come home," Miss -AT. Foalkes. Song, Master Bertie Williams. Solo, "Good-bye, Sum- mer," Miss L. A. Lloyd. Solo, "Corai Caves," Air. William D. Edwards.. Solo, "Y BAvthyn," Air. Harry Wil- liams. Action song, "The Village Blacksmith," Carnetown School Choir. Recitation, Mrs. Davies. Solo, "Glorious City," Airs. Dwyer. Action song, "Barney O'Lea," Choir. Solo, "0 na fyddai'n haf o hyd," Miss Lloyd. Song, Mr. Lewis William Evans. Solo, "Laddie in Khaki," Miss Foalkes. Solo, Mr. Harty Williams. Solo, "The Old Regiment," Air. W. D. Edwards, and a chorus by the School Choir. A vote of thanks to the artistes, chairman, and audience was proposed by Mr. W. R. Evans, and seconded by Mr. Hugh Lewis. ■The accompanist was Miss Millie Burge. SERVICES.—On Sunday and Ion- day the half-yearly preaching ser- A|lces 'of Calfa.l'ia (B.) took place. The officiating minister Avas the Rev. R. S. Morris, Cwmafon. The Rev. Benjamin Howells, pastor, conducted the meetings. Miss Bessie Thomas presided at the organ. CENTRAL MISSION HALL. — Special preaching services were held at the above place of worship on Sunday last, when the Rev. J. J. Thomas, B.A., Ton Pentre, delivered stirring addresses. The Rev. J. T. Williams, pastor, conducted the ser- vices.

YNYSYBWL. DON'T delay, but call at JAY. TABERNACE.—On Sunday even- ing, at Tabernacle Church, the Rev. Arthur Jones, B.A., presented the following children with books for collecting towards the London Mis- sionary Society Emrys Lewis, John Evans, Nellie Evans, Phoebe Blethyn. Glyndwr Ex-aiis, Silas Evans, Beti Thomas, Beti Jones, Beatrice May Lewis, Hannah J. Aforgan. Sarah Scourfiekl, J. Ellen Jones, Muriel Jones, Hil. Rees Jones, Alice Wil- liams, Elfed Rees Williams, Phyllis DaAve, Handel James, OlAA-en Lewis, David Morley Davies, Brynmor Jones, Mvrddin Owen, Emrys Jen- kins, Herbert Jones, Thomas Scour- field, Llinos Evans, Selwyn Evans, Geo. Morgan Jones, Helena James, Henry Lewis, Hugh Lewis Jones, leuan James Evans-, Deihvyn BeN-n ii. Thomas Whitney, George Pickering. Owen Parker Jones, Nellie Evans, Phvllis Hayes, Aneurin Bevan. Violet Davies, Doris Ch.yton, Eleanor Morgan, John Idwal Jones, Trevor Davies, Lvor Isaac, Isaac: John Price. The total sum collected was over £ 14, Avhile the church's tot&l contribution amounted to £ 29. REHARSAL.—On Monday evea- ing, at Ebenezer (W.), a rehearsal for the Singing FestiA^al was held by the 'Welsh Wesieyans of Abercynon and Ynysvbwl. Mr. John Owen, Abercynon, was the conductor. MILITARY-Cadet Trevor Rogers, son of Councillor Rogers, of Ynysy- bwl, has been gazetted as Second Lieutenant in the Welsh Regiment. Cadet Rogers enlisted in August, 1914, as a private, and soon attained the rank or sergeant. He has seen service in Gallipoli and Egypt, serv- ing in both countries for over twenty months. In December last he re- turned to England and entered a Cadet Battalion. Previous to his enlistment he was a certificated teacher at Carnetown Mixed Schools, Abercynon. Lieut. Rogers also has a brother serving in the Monmouth Roval Engineers in France. MILITARY.—Chief Petty Officer Gomer Evans, eldest son of Mr. and Airs. John Evans, Brynamlwg, was home on leave last Aveek-end. He joined the Navy fifteen months ago, and soon qualified as a NaAy School- master. In civil life he held the position of certificated teacher at Treahuv Boys' School. Corporal John Evans, second son of Air. and Airs. Edward Evans, 22 Thompsoii Villas, has been recommended for commission. Corporal Evans enlist- ed at the outbreak of war in the Irish Guards, and has seen considerable service in France.

WANTED. G OOD General. Two in fmnily. Ap-)!v. Mrs. Price. Grower, Consort Street, Miskin.