The Aberdare Leader

A DISCLAIMER. Air. W. C. Coombes, shoemaker, Weatheral Street, Aberdare, wishes if to be known that the boy, Eddie Coombes, summoned last week at the Aberdare Police Court, is in no way related to him.

CLYN NEATH. JAY'S furniture is worth placing in vour best rooms. CHILDREN'S AIEETING. On Sunday morning, at Capel-y-Glyn, a meeting was held by the children of the Sunday Schools. In the evening the Rev. Aneurin Davies, Addoldy, occupied the pulpit. BOY SCOUTS. On Sunday morn- ing last the Boy Scouts paraded the principal streets under the direction of the Scoutmasters, and attended Bethel Chapel. The Rev. T. Carmen Harries, the pastor, delivered an ap- propriate sermon. SMOKING CONCERT. On Fri- day evening last, at the Crown Hotel, a concert was given in aid of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Fund. The chair was taken by Mr. Harry Davies; accompanist, Mr. Llewelyn Evans. Songs, etc., were rendered by Air. J. Davies, Mr. Evans, Messrs. J. Lennard, L. Evans, Tom Weaver, F. Southern, G. Gresswell, W. Humphreys, David Humphreys, Fred Sandry and F. Gillard. Mr. W. Blewitt was the secretary. OBITUARY. Mr. Sims Vincent Jones, surveyor and architect, the vouugest son of Mrs. Jones and the late Ir. Rees Jones, Vale View Poultry Farm, passed away on Tues- day last at the early age of 28 years. The deceased had been laid up for many years. He was well known in football and cricket circles, and was highly respected. On Saturday the interment took place at Addoldy Graveyard, when the Revs. Aneurin Davies, J. T. Evans, and the Vicar of Al>erpergwm officiated. The chief mourners were: Mother; Mr. Rosser Jones, brother; Mrs. E. J. Roberts, sister; Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Jones, sister; Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Wigley, sister; Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Roder- ick, sister; Mr. and Mrs. Frank .Tones, Newport, sister. Among the general public were: Councillor E. J. Hopkins, Messrs. W. Davies, J.P., Air. Matthew Arnold, solicitor, ex- Afayor of Neath, and Mr. E. Glyn Evans, architect, Neath. Hand- firae wreaths were given by: Mother and Rosser, Mrs. E. J. Roberts, Alaggie and Jennet, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Jones, Myfanwy and Vi, Mr. and Airs. Frank Jones, and Master Gwyn Jones, Newport. General sympathy is extended to the family. i

HIRWAIN. JAY'S furniture is worth placing in your best rooms. A. J. PADDOCK wishes to an- iiounce that he has a branch shop in Cross Street with a fine selection of Baths, Lavatories, Gasfittings, and all Sanitary Goods, and where all orders for repairs, etc., may be sent. FOOD ECONOMY CAMPAIGN. A meeting in connection with the above was held at the St. Lleurwg's Parish Room on Thursday last, the Itev. M. P. Aloses presiding. Air. E. Ogwen Williams, F.R.G.S., Aber- dare, delivered a powerful and in- spiring address. Air. George Jenkins, Secretary of the Aberdare War Savings' Association, spoke on our duty to help the country by c exercising economy in the use of bread, and particularly to avoid waste. The Rev. J. R. Dewi Wil- liams, Vicar, proposed, and the Rev. E. Wern Williams seconded a resolution, which was unanimously carried, pledging the meeting to do its utmost to limit the consumption of foodstuffs and especially bread. lrs. D. G. Jones and Councillor J. O. George also spoke. DEATH AND INTERMENT. — Airs. Margaret Davies, of 12 High Street, who was 80 years of age, passed away on Thursday last. She was a native of Hirwain, but had spent many years at Wattstown. She was a faithful adherent of Soar Wesleyan Church, and was held in great esteem. The interment took place at Bryngar Cemetery on Alon- day last. The officiating ministers were the Revs. J. H. Williams, pastor, and E. Cefni Jones. The mourners were: Air. William Davies, husband; Mr. and Airs. Benjamin Davies, Hirwain; Mr. and Airs- Lewis Davies, Ynyshir; Mr. and Airs. David Davies, Ogmore; Air. and Airs. William Davies, Porth; Mr. and Mrs. John Davies, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Davies, Wattstown, sons; Air. and Airs. Samuel Alorris, Watts- town, daughter; -\fr. John Hopkin, brother; Mrs. Jane Hopkin, sister; Air. and Mrs. Tom Hill, Mr. and Airs. Abraham Reynolds, Ir. Henry John Hill, Aliss Alary Lizzie Hill, Miss Cassie Morris, Wattstown; Afessrs. Robert and Joseph G. Alorris, Mr. Teddy Davies, Watts- town, nephews and nieces. PRESENTATION. At Ramoth (B.) Vestry on Alonday evening a presentation was made to Ir. W. Josiali Evans, The Lilacs, who is leaving for Treherbert. The Rev. E. Cefni Jones, pastor, presided. The chairman referred to the loss the church would sustain through the departure of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Evans. Air. Evans was always willing to work in any capacity in the church. A pianoforte solo was given by Aliss Lizzie )1. Davies. Recitation, Aliss Al. Dilys Jones. Solo, Gwen Jones. Recitation, Emlyn Morgan. Solo, Miss Hannah Harris. Recitation, Annie Rowe. Air. Owen George, J.P., presented Air. Evans with a portmanteau. He dwelt on Air. Evans' activity for 40 years in the church. He wished Mr. and Airs. Evans happiness in their new home. Alessrs. John Edwards, who referred to Mr. Evans' services as church secretary; Rees Jones, pre- centor; Tom Young, and Thomas Jones, J.P., made appropriate ad- dresses. Mr. George Collier, on be- half of the Hirwain United Choir, then presented Mr. Evans with a handsome walking-stick. He referred to Mr. Evans' services as chairman of the Choir Committee. The Rev. E. Cefni Jones presented Mr. Evans with a beautifully-bound volume of sermons. Mr. Evans thankfully acknowledged the gifts. It had been a pleasure to him to work in the church. Songs were sung bv Mr. Tom Harris and Mrs. -inn Thomas.

CWMAMAN. JAY'S ^rams ani^ buses lead you to PULPIT. The Rev. W. Samlet Williams, Llansamlet, occupied the pulpit of Soar (C.AI.) Church on Sunday last. KILLED IN ACTION. News has been received that Private Benjamin Reynolds, the youngest son of Mr. David Reynolds, St. Joseph's Terrace, has been killed in action in France. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES were held at Moriah Aman (Cong.) Church on Sunday and Monday last. The services were conducted by the pastor, the Rev. E. J. Owen. Ser- mons were delivered by the Revs. T. Bryn Thomas, Ferndale, and Gwilym Rees, B.A., Merthyr. The Revs. S. J. Leeke and W. Samlet Williams introduced the meetings. Mr. Rhys Thomas was precentor, and Mr. T. S. Rees presided at the organ. FATAL ACCIDENT. Early on Tuesday morning last an accident occurred at the Fforchwen Colliery of the Cwmaman Coal Co., Ltd., which resulted in the death of Mr. Evan Jones, the twenty-year-old son of Air. and Mrs. David Jones, 1 Burn Street. Deceased, who was a collier, was knocked by a stone being thrown down on his face. AVhen the stone was removed it was found he was dead. General sympathy is extend- ed to the bereaved family. This is the fifth fatal accident during the current month. INTERMENT. The funeral of Mr. Frank Jones, 123 Brynmair Road, took place on Tuesday after- noon last at the Aberdare Cemetery. The Rev. Mr. Davies, pastor-elect of Noddfa, Godreaman, officiated. The chief mourners were: First coach, Miss f. Jones, Llanfabon; Mrs. M. J. Pryce, sisters; Airs. William Jones, sister-in-law; Mrs. Ann Davies, aunt; Misses E. A. Pryce, )1. M. Jones, and Annie Jones, nieces; 2nd coach, Mrs. M. Harries, Mrs. Hannah Rees, Mrs. David Davies, Aberdare; Mrs. John I Davies, Godreaman; Mrs. Ben Davies, Airs. Clark, Porth, cousins; Aliss M. J. Pryce, niece, and Johnny Williams, Porth, nephew; 3rd coach, Airs. Price, Miskin; Airs. James and Mrs. Howells, Ponty- pridd; Airs. James, Aberaman, cousins; Mrs. Nash, friend; 4th coach, Airs. W. Rees, Mrs. E. Pryce, Airs. A. Gittins, Mrs. J. Jones and Airs. T. Jones; 5th coach, Mrs. I Davies, Airs. E. Jones, Airs. J. Rood, Airs. D. Jenkins, Airs. T. Evans, Mountain Ash. Walking behind the hearse were: Alessrs. William Jones and Da vitI James Jones, brothers; David Williams, Porth, uncle; D. T. Pryce and D. Jones, brothers-in- law; D. E. Pryce, E. Jones, H. Jones, nephews; David Davies, Ben Davies, John Davies, Stephen Davies, J. H. Harris, Ben Rees. J. H. Price, Miskin, and H. Pape, Aberdare, cousins. Bearers: Messrs. Eliakin Thomas, Frank Durman, Thomas Thomas, Fred Hellary, Ivor Evans, and James Ravenhill. Wreaths were sent from the following:- (1) His Fellow-workmen at Cwm- aman Colliery; (2) Neighbours; (3) Cwmaman Auxiliary Fund; (4) Friends of the Globe Inn; (5) Mem- bers and Friends of the Fforchneol Seaside Club; (6) spray from Airs. Roberts, 132 Brynmair Road. INTERMENT. — The remains of the late Mr. A. J. Falder, under- manager, Fforchaman Colliery, Cwmaman, were laid to rest at Maes- yrarian Cemetery, Mountain Ash, on Wednesday. The huge cortege left the house. Fernleigh, and headed by St. Joseph's Choir singing "Lead, Kindly Light," wended its way to St. Joseph's Church, where a short service was conducted by the Vicar. The funeral proceeded in the follow- The funeral proceeded in the follow- ing order:—General public; mem- bers of Cwmaman Auxiliary Fund; Fforchaman and P.D. Officials, and St. Joseph's Choir. The chief mourners were: First coach, Widow; Misses M. and L. Falder, daughters; Stanley Falder, son; Mrs. Fred Falder, sister-in-law; Mrs. T. Evans. Treharris, aunt; 2nd coach, Air. and Airs. J. Powell, Mr. Morgan Davies, Mountain Ash, uncle; Mr. Thomas Davies, Porth, uncles; 3rd coach, Air. and Mrs. Jones, Porth, mother and father-in-law; Mr. and ltrs. J. Prosser, uncle and aunt; Air. and Airs. Griffiths, cousins. Following the hearse were: Messrs. William T. Falder, Fred Falder, sons; Fred Falder and C. Falder, brothers; Air. Day, Mr. A. Grat- land. brothers-in-law; Reggie Falder and Mr. T. Evans, uncle. The following overmen and firemen of Fforchaman Colliery acted as bear- ers: Alessrs. W. Bailey, Elias Evans, Ed. Woods, Gwilym Jones, Alorgan Evans and James Davies. The follow- ing had sent floral tributes: -(1) Harp from Widow and Children; (2) cross from St. Illtyd Church, Mountain Ash; (3) Mrs. Gratland; (4) Mrs. Davies and Lethby; (5) Airs. Perrett, Aberaman; (6) St. Joseph's Branch, C.E.M.S.; (7) Draftsmen of Lower Duffryn Colliery, (8) Underground Mechani- cal Staff Fforchaman Colliery; (9) Fforchaman Federation Lodge; (10) Brother Fred and Family; (11) Lower Duffryn Officials; (12) Cwm- aman Auxiliary Fund; (13) Fforch- aman Draftsmen and Surface-men; (14) Airs. Aloore; (15 Fforchaman Officials; (16) St. Joseph's Church; (17) Bute and Yard Conveyer Boys. Air. W. E. Aleredith acted as marshal.

ABERDARE POLICE COURT. Wednesday, May 23rd. Before Messrs. R. A. Griffith (Stipendi- ary), D. P. Davies, F. W. Aiancler and Wm. Rees. Drunk.—Martha Stokes, in Abev- dare Park, fined 6s. Gaming with Coins. — Richard Thomas and Geo. Allen were charged with gaming with coins in Dare Villas Road, Aberdare. P.C Banks proved the case, and said that defendants were playing pitch and toss. Thomas, who had previously been fined tor a similar oifence, was ordered to pay 8s., and Allen Ôs. Unattended. P.C. Grubberman, Cwmaman, preferred a charge against Wm. Edwards of leaving his horse ancl cart unattended outside a public-house in Pwllfa Road, Cwmaman. Defendant admitted to the officer that he had been in hav- ing a drink. The horse and cart were unattended for 20 minutes. Fined 10s.—A similar penalty was imposed on Daniel Harris, who left a horse and confectioner's van unat- tended for 20 minutes outside a shop in Jubilee Hoad. P.C. Clarkson gave evidence. Dangerous Speed. — Benjamin Evans, Bwllfa Road, Cwmdare, was brought up for driving a motor cycle in a dangerous manner on Sunday, May 13th. P.C. AV. Jones said that in the company of P.C. Banks he was standing near the bottom entrance of the Park at 7 p.m. when he saw a motor-cycle com- ing from the direction of Trecynon at the ra le of from 25 to 30 miles an hour. A tramcar was coming from the same direction, and 20 or 30 people waiting on the road to board the car. These people had to rush to the pavement to avoid being knocked down. P.C. Banks held up his hand to defendant, who, however, did not stop until he had passed the crowd of people.—Defendant said he did not think he was going so fast. —Ordered to pay 40s.

Housekeeper's Short Stay. In this cpse, .which was heard at the last Coi. rt, a middle-aged woman named Margaret Ann Rees was charged with stealing bed-clothes, the property of Nicholas Owen, 20 Queen Street, Cwmdare. The woman was remanded last week to enable the police to make enquiries concern- ing her. Super. Rees now stated that he had communicated with Scot- land Yard, and the Finger-Print De- partment reported that she had been convicted at Swansea for stealing spoons. She was then fined C2. Prisoner was a married woman, and had seven years ago deserted her husband, who was a platelayer on the G.W.R. at Llanelly. During the last 7 years she had acted as house- keeper in various places. The Llan- elly police reported that she was addicted to drink. The Bench imposed a fine of R5 or one month.

Theft of Timber. Edwin Beynon, Cwmaman, was charged with stealing timber, the property of the P.D. Co. Mr. W. Kenshole prosecuted for the Com- pany. P.S. Carroll deposed that on the 10th inst. he met defendant near Cwmneol Colliery at 4.20 p.m. He was carrying a plank 14 feet long, which he said he found in the river. Witness took him back to the spot, and found that the plank had been placed there to prevent a wall being washed away by the river. The value was 6s. The Bench bound defendant over to be of good behaviour.

Alleged Wife Desertion. Influence of Fortune Tellers. Thomas Evans, now of Derwen Deg Terrace, Hengoed, was sum- moned for deserting his wife, Mary Jane Evans, now staying at Penrhiw- ceiber. Mr. W. Kenshole appeared for the wife, and Mr. E. Price Thomas, Bar- goed, for defendant. Mr. W. Kenshole, in opening, ÍÄid the parties had been married 22 years. About 12 months ago they took over the New Inn, Neyland, with money belonging to the wife. About that time defendant took to drink very heavily, and about last Christmas the public-house was not opened at all for one day. There was a servant at the Inn, and the defendant had told her in the pres- ence of his wife that the servant was to be mistress in future and Mrs. Evans was not to come to the bar tit all. The husband often abused his wife and once rushed after her with a red-hot poker. He had often told her to go, and a week before she left, which was last February, he tried to push her out. Complainant bore out her advo- cate's statement, and added that prior to going to Neylsnd they kept the Ivy Bush, Cwmaman. While there the servant girl had a child, of winch defendant was the father, and w itness had to pay 5s. a week to the girl for a considerable time. Wit- ness had £350 after her mother, and this money had all been spent in going into the Ivy Bush, Cwmaman, &nd New Inn, Neyland. In cross-examination, Mr. Thomas asked complainant whether she had spent money in having her fortune told. Witness hesitated to answer and the Stipendiary took up the ques- i tion. She admitted forwarding money to a Mr. Griffiths, Llanger- rig, North Wales, but refused to answer when asked what the money wns for.. The Stipendiary threatened to dis- miss the case if she would not answer. The witness still hesitated, and the case was put back till tlu- end of the Court, to enable Mr. Ken- shole to consult his client. When the case was resumed wit- j ness admitted she sent two 2s. bd. to the Air. Griffiths in question to have her fortune told, but she added that her husband knew of it. Defendant was called and said he was now a colliery timberman. His wife had sold a house at Mountain Ash to obtain money to go into the public-house. They lost L50 at Cwmaman through giving credit. He had occasion to complain of his wife not paying tradesmen's bills in Ney- land, and he had complained of the "fortune telling" that was going on. A woman from Abercynon, who nad: rui-. away with somebody, was calling at the house ,and they were always fortune telling. Since then he could i never have peace in the house, be-' cause she got very jealous of him.- In reply to the Stipendiary defend- ant said he was willing to go back to his wife if she stopped "reading cuds." Alice Journeaux, who in reply to the Stipendiary said she was not French, gave evidence to the effect that she was in service with the par- ties for 9 months at Neyland. She thought they lived very happily, with the exception of an occasional quar- lel. The husband had told his wife not to read cards because it was leading to a lot of bother. He had never abused his wife; he only caught hold of her arms sometimes. He never sent her away. She went of her own accord. The Bench were of opinion that there was no desertion. Airs. Evans was a person of morbid tempera- ment. The summons would be dis- missed.

ABERCWMBOI. YOU will be pleased after calling at JAY'S. DEATH. On Thursday last, after a long illness, Miss Gertie Jones, daughter of Mr. David Jones, 86 Park View Terrace, passed away. We extend our sympathy to the family. INTERAIENT. On Saturday last the funeral of Esther Owen, Abercwmboi Houses, took place at Maesyrarian Cemetery. The Rev. T. Anthony officiated. The mourners were: Mother; Ifor Owen, Stephen Owen, brothers; Annie and Gwyneth Owen, sisters; Mr. and Mrs. David Davies, Mr. S. O. Davies, B.A., Air. T. G. Davies, Nurse AI. Davies, Air. and Airs. Tom Owen, Post Office; Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Harris, uncles and aunts; W. Harris, Idris Owen, Ceinwen Davies, C. M. Davies, and Thomas John Davies, cousins. Floral tributes were sent by: (1) Tom and Betty Lawrence; (2) Mrs. Powell, Godreaman; (3) School Friends; (4) Parents; (5) Annie Hughes and Alice Keep, companions. Mr. Evan Jones was the undertaker. PRESENTATION. An informal meeting was held on Saturday last at Air. W. R. Griffiths ,(newsagent), when Private Harry Carter, 56th Field Ambulance, R.A.M.C., of 96 Park View Terrace, was presented with a glow wrist watch by the Heroes' Fund. Private Carter, who has been 12 years in the Army, was called up at the outbreak of war. He has seen some severe fighting, having been in the retreat from Mons and the battles of Verdun and the Ancre. He was laid up with trench fever. While coming home on the hospital ship, Gloster Castle, the vessel was torpedoed. All the sick and wounded were in the water for almost two hours before they were picked up. Private Carter has two brothers in the Army, one in Egypt and the other in France. He returned on Monday.

MOUNTAIN ASH. JAY'S furniture is worth placing in your best rooms. CAPABLE MEN are employed by Ted Mac making gents' suits. Trade Union labour. PASSED AWAY.—The wife of Air Joe Ellery, Cefnpennar, died on Tuesday evening after a long ill- ness. APPOINTMENT. Air. W. Thomas, & member of the Mountain Ash Vol. Band, has been appointed to the Household Cavalry Band. Mr Thomas is a skilled Saxhorn plaver. IN AID of the Constitutional Welcome Fund a dance was held in the Assembly Rooms on Alonday. Air. Joe Perry's orchestra provided the music, and the M.C.'s were Alessrs. R. Way, J. Ingrain, and H. Thomas. 0 DISTRICT NURSING FUND. — The report for 1916 is most satis- factory, showing a balance in hand oi Bi. The number of cases nursed is 230. Offertories from Ffrwd, Ithos and St. Margaret's Churches were gratifying, as also donations from the Vol. Band and Workmen's Clubs. A-Nl Bt'I,ANCE.fhe examination of the Caegarw Class took place at the Deep Duffryn Offices on Monday. Twenty-nine students presented themselves to Dr. de Vere Hunt, Cardiff, who expressed great satis- faction with their work, and con- gratulated Dr. R. McGhie, Nelson, the lecturer, and Air. Jesse Lewis, the instructor. COLLIERY ACCIDENTS. Mr. Harry Peters, 1 Lewis Street, sus- tained a broken ankle on Tuesday at Nixon's Glyn Gwyn Level. The journey caught him as he was at- tending to the rope. He was con- veyed to the Cottage Hospital.—On Alonday, at the same level, a boy named Withers, son of Air. Charles Withers, Henry Street, sustained a broken leg through a fall. PROMOTED ON THE FIELD. Sergt. Leonard Neathey, tith Yorks and Lanes., is now home on leave. He has seen over 2 years of active si vice, having beell at the Suvla Bay landing, then to Egypt, and later to France, where he was wounded. He received his stripes on the field. He resides at 24 Ar- nold Street, and this is his first sight of home since joining up. THE NUPTIALS of Aliss Sarah Elizabeth Miles, daughter of Mr. John Miles, contractor, 17 Woodland Terrace, Mountain Ash, and Air. Frank Vivian Rich, Trecynon, Aber- dare, were celebrated at St. Margar- et's Church on Monday morning. The Vicar officiated. The bride, who looked very pretty and wore a charming dress, was given away by her father. The Alisses Miles acted as bridesmaids, and Air. E. W. Davies was the best man. FOR THE SICK.—The patients at the Cottage Hospital were enter- tained on Friday evening to a grand concert by the Mountain Ash Party. The concerted pieces were "To Arms," "Timbuetoo," "Old Black Joe" and Italian Salad." The other contributors to the programme were Messrs. J. Wiiliams, J. Richards, Morgan J. Edwards, Ben Davies and Josh Davies. The Jatter is one of the inmates, and has just re- covered from an operation for ap- pendicitis. The conductor was Mr. Jones. THE I-liklACE.-Mi-. Bert Rich- ards is presenting a great holiday programme for his patrons. On AV hit-Monday, Tuesday and Wed- nesday, he is screening a magnificent o-reel Trans-Atlantic drama, en- titled, "A Silent Conquest." Mr. Warren Kerrigan, who features the principal part, has been aptly named "the idol of the screen." One is assured of a grand entertainment when the names of Kerrigan and Trans-Atlantic are united. Mr. Richards is giving a special matinee on Whit-Monday at 2.30. Advice: Be early. FUNERAL. — The interment or Mrs. Jane James, 19 Allen Street, took place in Caegarw Cemetery on Saturday. The services at St. Alar- garet's Church was conducted by the Vicar. Deceased was 50 years of age. The mourners were Alessrs. Harry and Ernest James, sons; Richard, Thomas and John Nether- way, brothers; W. Elms, brother-in- law, Penrhiwceiber; Councillor Wm. Davies, uncle; Guardian Davies, Penrhiwceiber, cousin. There also attended: Alessrs. Dan Price, sui- veyor; J. Hayes, accountant; Davies ancl Richards, rate collectors, all of New Tredegar; Gwilvm Jones, soli- citor; Fred Stock, W. Walters, John Bailey and W. G. Bailey. The fun- eral arrangements were carried out bv Mr. Frank Mills. WEDDING .-On Tuesday morn- ing, at St. Margaret's Church, the marriage of Aliss Alargaret May AVilkins, 2nd daughter of Mr. and Airs. Wm. Wilkins, 17 London Street, and Mr. Geo. Douglas Jones, son of Air. and Mrs. AVaIter Jones, Aber- gavennv, was solemnized by the Vicar. The bride wore a handsome dark blue dress with a biscuit colour hat, and was given away by her brother, Mr. Wm. AVilkins. The bridesmaids were Miss Elizabeth Wilkins and Miss Dorothy Jones. The guests were entertained at the home of the bride's parents. FUNERAL. The interment of* the remains of Airs. Woodington, S2 Victoria Street, Miskin, took place in Caegarw Cemetery on Friday, Rev. J. LI. Davies officiating. De- ceased was 71 years of age. The mourners were: Mr. and Airs. H. Gillard, son; Air. and Mrs. W. •>. Gillard, son; Mi and Airs. Gil- lard, Masters E. Gillard and R. Gil- lard, Alisses .\1. J., C., and M. Gil- lard, grand-children; Air. and Airs. Wines Air and Mrs Greenham Miss Florrie Wines, Miss Amy Wines and Aliss Greenham, nieces.

PENRHIWCEIBER. JAY'S easy payment system is easy for vou. OfilTU.A-IZY. Mrs. Hopkins, mother of Air. W. H. Hopkins, draper, passed away at Maesteg on Sunday last after a brief illness. BETHESDA C.E. On Sunday J last Miss Gwladys Jones presided. A paper on the topic, "Holy Gar- ments," was read by Miss Elsie Jones. ST. WINIFRED'S. — On Sunday last, at the above church, a war intercession service in respect of our sailors and soldiers was con- ducted by the Rev. J. R. Jones, Vicar. MILITARY. Cadet Jack Howell, of Glasfryn, Abercynon Road, ar- rived home on leave last Friday and returned last Tuesday. He was in the battle of Ancre. He has been in France six months. At present he is at Oxford qualifying for a com- mission. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. D. Howells. CARAIEL (CONG.). On Sunday last the Rev. Daniel Davies, pastor, on behalf of the church, expressed sympathy with the widow and family of the late Rev. J. B. Davies, Abercwmboi. He stated that de- ceased, who had occupied Carmel pulpit many times, was to have preached at the church again on Sunday, June 3rd. All present showed their sympathy by rising to their feet when 'a vote of condolence was put forward. THE INTERAIENT of Mrs. D. Davies, 53 Harcourt Terrace, took place oil Saturday at Alaesyrarian Cemetery, the Rev. W. S. Thomas officiating. The mourners were: Behind the hearse: Husband; Alaude and Lily Davies, daughters; David and Be; tie Davies, sons; Air. and Airs. Daniel Jenkins, Ammanford, sister: William Reynolds, Whit- church, and Ben Reynolds, Fish- guard. brothers; Mr. and Airs. Thomas Reynolds, Cwmaman, brother; Air. and Mrs. Walter Rees, nephew and niece; Aliss Maggie Thomas, niece, and Airs. Evans, sister-in-law, Fishguard: Air. Thos. Davies, Treorchy, brother-in-law; Air. Ben Evans, Treorchy, nephew. Deceased, who was 47 years of age, had lived at the above address for 20 years. She had undergone three operations at Bristol. WEDDING. A pretty wedding was solemnised at St. AVinifred's Church oil Alonday last by the Vicar. The contracting parties were Aliss Dolly Jones, daughter of Air. and Airs. Johns, Pengani, and Mr. Francis Bowen, son of Air. and Airs. William Bowen, 73 Pentwyn Avenue. The bride was attired in a grey costume with pink hat. The bride, was given away by Mr. Richard Alills, and Air. William Rigby acted as best man. The wedding breakfast was laid out at the bridegroom's home. There were present: —Mr. and Mrs. AV. Bowen, Miss Mills, Mr. Richard Alills, Ilr. William Rigby, Aliss May Stokes, Mrs. AI. Edwards, Airs. S. Edwards, Mrs. J. Edwards, Mrs. Alatthews, bride and bride- groom, and Mr. Daniel Edwards. The wedded pair afterwards journeyed to Pengam for a few davs. MILITARY MEDALIST. Cor- poral John Lloyd, Penrhiwceiber Road, arrived home on Wednesday, I May 16th, from France. He enlisted in December, 1915, in the Royal Fusiliers, 28th Battalion, as a private. He was in training at Ox- ford and Edinburgh, and was trans- ferred to the 8th Battalion. In July, 1916, he was drafted to France, and went through the Somme and Ancre engagements. He was in the battle round Arras on Easter Alon- day. During this campaign he was promoted to corporal, and was re- commended for the Military Medal for gallantry at Division Grenade Stores on May 3rd, 1917. He will probably receive the medal in a few weeks. He is returning on Saturday next, and all wish him the best of luck. He was unable to come home when his father, the late Rev. David Lloyd, died.

GALLANT ABERCYNONITE. Second-Lieutenant G. K. Suther- land, R.E., eldest son of Mr and Mrs John Sutherland, Selma, Abercynon. has been mentioned in Sir Douglas t Haig's dispatches, for meritorious work and devotion to duty. Seeond- Lieutenant Sutherland enlisted in the early days of the war and served in Gallipoli, subsequently receiving his commission in the Royal Engineers. Printed and Published at their Printing Works, 19 Cardiff Street, Aberdare, in the County of Gla- morgan, by the Proprietors, W. Pugh and J. L. Rowlands.