The Aberdare Leader

MISKIN. JAYr'S furniture is worth placing in your best rooms. A PLEASANT EVENING was ar- ranged by the Young Ladies' Guild of the Primitive Methodist Church on Thursday. The musical part of the programme was supplied by Miss May Huntley and Miss Violet Sandy. Chorus bv the Guild Members. Mr. Bert feandy served as accompan- ist. The quarterly report of the debt reduction scheme was given by Messrs. B. Sandy and E. Robins. Mr. George Rees gave two recitations in his usual effective style. An inter- esting feature of the gathering was the presentation of a silver cake dish, suitably inscribed, to one of the Guild members recently married J. Morgan), nee Miss Laura Britten. Miss V. Sandy made the presentation, and Mrs. N. Howies, President, expressed the good wishes and congratulations of the Guild.

PENRHI WCEIBER. LET JAY supply you on their easy payment system. BETHESDA (E.B.). The month- ly consecration meeting in con- nection with the above church was held on Sunday, when Mr. J. Powell presided. Each member responded to the roll call. CARMEL (CONG.). A delightful concert was given on Thursday even- ing by the Mountain Ash Concert Party at the above church. The following artistes assisted:—Madam B. Clee Williams, Treharris, soprano; Miss Maggie Jones, Cwm- dare, contralto; Master D. J. Hardi- nian, Mountain Ash, boy soprano; Mr. Morgan J. Edwards, Mountain Ash, tenor; Mr. Jacob Richards, Penrhiwceiber, baritone, and Mr. John Williams, Mountain Ash, bass. The Rev. Daniel Davies, pastor of the church, occupied the chair, and explained that the concert was held for the benefit of the soldiers and sailors from that church. The choir, conducted by Mr. Tom Jones, Mountain Ash, then commenced the programme by the rendering of "The Hymn to Apollo." All the artistes gave items, and acquitted themselves very creditably. There were several 0 encores. Mr D. T. Davies moved a vote of thanks to the party, the artistes, and the pianist, Miss A. Webber, Mountain Ash. Mr. D. J. Davies seconded. The choir sang the favour- ite Welsh airs, "Gwenith Gwyn and "CN,vsg. Filwr Cwsg." The Concert Committee was composed of the following:— Chairman, Rev. Daniel Davies; vice-chairman, Mr. Gomer Da vies; treasurer, Miss Mary Owen; hon. secretary, Mr. W. J. Hopkins. Stewarts, Messrs. Evan R. Hughes, Gomer Davies, Richard Griffiths, Morgan R. Nlorgans, Morgan Davies, William J. Richards, James Thomas, William Davies, Thomas Douglas, and Davia Thomas. The Committee have already forwarded numerous parcels to the boys serving at the various fronts.

ABERDARE CENTRAL LIBRARY The annual public meeting of the above was held at the Council Chamber on Thursday. Councillor E. Ogwen Williams, who presided, ex- plained that in March, 1917, the lease of 14 years on the Memorial Hall expired. Attempts were made to re- new it over the period of the war, until the contemplated new premises would be erected. Neither a further lease nor a yearly tenancy could be entered upon, but an offer was made by the trustees to allow the Library to remain on the premises at a rental of X120 until the trustees would need the buildings for the purpose they were erected for. The Council offered £80, and before any compromise was made the Council1 finally decided, on the ground of in- security of tenure, tb seek premises elsewhere. They were fortunate in getting a lease on the present pre- mises for five years. The cost of the removal and alteration to the new building, and repairs to the old building, will no doubt be deducted from the Central Library's moiety of the Id. rate. With the extra burden of the year and their precarious j share of the Id. rate, their funds were utterly inadequate. It was clear that six-eleventh of a penny was not sufficient to a library that distributes about 80 per cent, of the books in the valley. The chairman did not begrudge the money spent on other libraries, but he did hope that this year the Council would raise an extra rate to enable them all to carry on their important mission The following is an extract from the report of the Executive Com- mittee: -"The number of volumes now in the Library is 15,009, and the number issued during the past year from Lending Library was 33,613, and 2,658 from the Reference Department. The total issue from both depart- ments since the establishment of the Library is 483,316. The low per- centage of 48 in prose fiction reading, as compared with 63 for the King- dom, is a gratifying feature of our Central Library. It is impossible for the Library to meet the increasing public demand by adding to its store of books without adequate funds, and we trust the Council will on the next occasion levy an increased rate to meet our urgent needs. We believe it will be money well spent.—E. Ogwen Williams* Chairman; W. Henstone Sturfly, Librarian." It was unanimously resolved to urge upon the District Council the necessity of increasing the Library rate. Councillor E. Ogwen Williams was unanimously re-elected chairman of the General and Executive Com- mittees. The following Executive Com- mj±tee was elected IJV ballot:— Cotmcillors A. P. Jones, G. D. Powell, Idwal Thomas, E. Stonelake, T. W. Griffiths, L. N. Williams, W. Thomas, D. P. Davies and W. Haggar. Miss M. S. Cook, M.A., Mr. W. Charlton Cox, M.A., Rev. W. Davies, M.A., Mr. F. D. E. George, Miss S. George, Miss J. Griffiths, County School; Mr. John Griffiths, I Rev. T. Madoc Jeffreys. Rev..To'^i Robertson, M.A., Mr. G. J. Tuck- field, Mrs. Margaret Williams. Rev. B. Williams, Abernant, and Rev. R. Williams, Nazareth.

TRECYNON CHURCH PRESENTATION. On Tuesday evening of last week a very interesting event took place at Bethel Church, Trecynon, when Mrs. J. M. Evans, London Warehouse, was presented with a very handsome silver cheese stand by the ladies forming the committee which sends out parcels to Army and Navy men connected with the church. Rev. J. Richards, of Bethel, Arfon, pre- sided. Mr- Richards called upon Mrs. Jenkin Jones, one of the Com- mittee, to formally make the pre- sentation, after which Mrs. Evans, warmly thanked the donors for their thoughtfulness in honouring her, and she assured them that the good cause they all had embarked upon would always receive her warmest sul)port.Coullcillor T. W. Griffiths, Solicitor, proposed a hearty vote of thanks tc the Committee for their invitation to him and others to be present at the interesting function, and expressed a hope that not only for the good and welfare of the brave men to whom they sent such accept- able parcels should their work be continued, but also as a means of further cementing the good feeling which existed between the members of the church. This was seconded by the Rev. Mr. Davies, of Bala- Bangor College, and responded to vy Miss B. Stubbins, the Secretary of the Committee. During the evening songs were delivered by Mrs. Kirby, Miss Lewis and Mr. John Jones. Alr. J. M. Evans proposed a vote of thanks to the chairman, vocalists, etc., and Mrs. T. W. Griffiths returned thanks as the treasurer of the move- ment. Mr. D. J. Williams further addressed the gathering. It is under- stood that. parcels to the value of close upon £100 have been already sent.

Up & Down the Valley. I1 HIRWAIN. CATCH early train for Prance Williams' Sale.—Saturday. A! J. PADDOCK wishes to an- nounce that he has a branch shop in 'Cross Street with a fine selection of Baths, Lavatories, Gasfittings, and &11 Sanitary Gcods, and where all orders for repairs, etc., may be sent. JAY'S furniture Is worth placing in your best rooms. EGG SERVICE. The Church- people of Hirwain are to be con- -;gratulated on the success of their efforts in connection with the National Egg, Collection for the wounded. A well-attended service was held in St. Lleurwg's Church last Sunday afternoon, which was conducted bv the Vicar. No less than 1,766 eggs were brought as offerings; also close upon J25 was contributed towards the funds. The Vic&r, in his address, spoke of the effort as a real bit of war work—a work of freat national importance. He re- erred to the excellent way the in- habitants of Hirwain had responded to their appeal, as well as the farmers in the districts of Hirwain, Y stradfellte and Penderyn. Response had also come from farmers and others in Pontneathvaughan district. The following had canvassed and collected the majority of the eggs:— Miss Thomas, Penderyn; Messrs. A. H. Tuckfield and Gwynne Davies. Mrs. John, Bryncynon, gave the use of her pony and trap for the purpose of doing some of the collecting.

CWMDARE. 1,500 BARGAINS at Prance Wil- liams. See 6d. and Is. Windows. YOU will be pleased after calling at JAY'S. DO YOU ever feel down in the mouth? Depend upon it, it safely -arises from stomach troubles, Try Emrys Evans' Digestive Juice—a cer- tain cure. ENGLISH MISSION. -On Sunday and Monday the English Mission cause at Cwmdare held their anni- versary services. The special preach- er was the Rev. D. Edwards, Neath. On Sunday afternoon the choir ren- dered "Pilgrim's Progress," under the leadership of Mr. B. J. Jones. On Monday evening service was held in Gobaith (C.M.) Chapel (kmdly ^CHEQUES TO SOLDIERS—Under* Tthe auspices of the Reception and Tarewell Committee a concert was held at the Council Schools in honour of Private Harry Baigent, S.W.B., who is shortly leaving for India, and also some of the dis- charged soldiers, namely: Messrs. William Airy, William Turley, W. H. Thomas, and D. J. Kinsey. The president was Mr. M. Luther Palmer (winder). Items were given by: Miss Mary A. James, Mr. T. J. Evans, Miss Daisv Gwilym, Rev. ben Vaughan, Miss M. A. Jenkins, Miss Doreen Morgan and friends, Miss Mr. D. DnviL's. Cheques were 6ented to 1 lie soldiers, who o«itably acknowledged.

TRECYNON. JA 1"8 tiiiiiiclire is worth placing in you r best i-oomr, COME in Crowds, to Prance Wil- liams. See 6d. and Is. Windows. WINNING NUMBERS of Robert Lewis' Drawing: 1st, 963 2nd, 868; 3rd, 1377; 4th, 1; 5th, 33; 6th, 104; 7th, 652. The holders of the above numbers 'must claim within seven days, or forfeit the prizes.—Isaac Edwards, Secretary. PULPITS.—Last Sunday at Bethel (Cong.) the Rev. John 'Richards, Arfon, officiated.-At Carmel (C.M.) the Rev. Lewis Morgan, Whit- church, occupied the pulpit, and at Ebenezer (Cong.) the Rev. J. M. Jones, Bargoed.—Siloh (Cong.) Mr. Tom T. Evans. a deacon of the church, officiated.

ROBERTSTOWN. JAY'S easy payment system is easy -for you. DEATH IN ACTION. On Satur- dav last Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Davies, 7 Philip Street, were officially in- formed that their son, Lance-Cor- pOIlal W. H. Davies, had been killed in action in France on- June 7th. Corporal Davies was born at Robertstown 27 years ago. He had been in the Army eight years, and had seen service in India and Egypt.

CADLYS. LET JAY supply you on their easy payment system. INTERMENT. On Friday last the remains of the late Mr. James Phillips, 43 Oxford Street, were interred «t the Aberdare Cemetery. The chief mourners were: Aneurin and Edgar, sons. The bearers were members of the Bristol and West of England Benefit Society, of which deceased was a member. The late Mr. Phillips was 64 years of age, and a native of Aberdare. The Rev H. T. Stephens, Carmel, officiated.

ABERDARE. JAY'S *rams ail(* ^uses lead you to BETHANIA (C.M.). The Rev. G. H. Jgnes, B.A., Noddfa, Mountain Ash, officiated at this place of I worship on Sunday last. TEMPERANCE. Calf aria Band of Hope were regaled with a straw- berry toast on Wednesday last pnor to the summer recess. The repast was under the direction of Mrs. Michael, assisted by Miss Lottie Roberts and Miss Casfeie Griffiths. Rev. James Griffiths, pastor, presided. ST. ELVAN'S. On Sunday morning there was a choral cele bration of the Holy Communion sung to Martin Shaw in D. The Vicar was celebrant, and the Rev. D. J. Wills occupied the pulpit. At the evening service the V lcar officiated and preached. BAPTISM. On Sunday week a unique ceremony took place at Cal- faria Welsh Baptist Chapel, when two soldiers were immersed by the pastor, Rev. James Griffiths. They were previously Sunday School scholars, and joined the Army some months ago. On paying a visit home they expressed a desire to join the church. They are Privates Williams and Jenkins. They returned to Kin- mel Park on Wednesday. INTERMENT. On Wednesday last the remains of the late Mrs. Giles, Seymour Street, were in- terred at the Aberdare Cemetery. The mourners were: Mr. D. J. Giles, husband; Jenkin, son; Mr. W Evans, brother; Messrs. Gwilym Clayton, T. Giles, W. Abraham, Cilfynydd; James Davies, W. 'Bailey, and T. Morris, brothers-in-law; 1. Evans, E. Evans, D. Williams, W. Meredith, and T. Davies, uncles; James Lewis, Trecynon, and J. R. Lewis, cousins; Alfred Bailey, W. Davies, H. Clayton, Ted Evans, E. Evans, E. Meredith, T. Evans, W. Evans, and Timothy Evans, nephews. The Rev. H. T. Stephens, Carmel, officiated.. NAVAL. — Many of his old friends at Aberdare were pleased to welcome Gunner Joe Phillips, of H.M.S. Orion, who paid a visit to this town. He has spent over 11 years in the Navy, and has seen service all over the world, and though very re- ticent we learn that his ship has on several occasions been in conflict with enemy submarines. He has been promoted twice during the last two years. Gunner Phillips is the adopt- ed son of Mr. Rudd, Griffith Street, Aberdare, who, although in his 82nd year, is at present hale and hearty, and an old pensioner with 40 years' service in the Navy to his credit. Mr. Rudd has also two other sons in the Navv, holding high ranks. Gunner Phillips left Aberdare on Monday to rejoin his ship. TEA. The members of the Womeh's Patriotic League were entertained to tea at the Old Court Room last Wednesday evening by three friends, who admire the women's efforts to keep the home fires burning until the return of our soldiers and sailors. After the tea, which was much appreciated, Mrs. R. H. Miles presided at the meeting, and gave some very helpful hints to the women. This was followed by an address by Mrs. A. N. Jenkins on some of the pressing ,'vils of.xbiuiUtx- 4tdä.il.prF flfmost to assist in suppressing them. Good fellowship, mutual help and forbearance are some of the objects of the league. All soldiers' wives and mothers are welcome. The secre- tary is Mrs. A. N. Jenkins. S UNDAY SCHOOL anniversary services were held at Siloa (C.) Chapei on Sunday week. The chairman in the morning and afternoon was the Rev. D. Silyn Evans, pastor, and in the evening Mr. William Thomas, the senior deacon. The members of the Sunday School and Ysgcldy Siloa, Aberaman, gave recitations and soles. I he Siloa School Choir rendered choruses under the conductorship of Mr. Jenkins, Harlech Place. A chorus was given by the members of Ysgoldy Siloa under the baton of Mr. Tom Parry. In the afternoon a well- prepared paper on "The Sunday School" was read by Mr. Worsley Davies, Jenkin Street, An address was given in the evening by the Rev. Senry. The children of both schools recited Scripture. The super- iptendents .of the Siloa juvenile Sunday School are Mr. T. Williams and Mr. Emdar Evans, and in the adult school Messrs. William Thomas and James Evans. The secretary is Mr. Tom Morgan, Tanybryn Street.

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ABERAMAN. SEE Prance Williams' 6d. and Is. Windows to-day. YOU will be pleased after calling at JAY'S. OBITUARY. We regret to chronicle the death of Mrs. Mary Thomas, wife of Mr. Thomas Thomas, Belmont Terrace, manager of the Aberaman Branch of the Cwmbach Co-operative Society, which occurred early on Monday morning. She had been ill for some itime. Deceased, who was 49 years of age, was highly respected in the locality. Only five months ago she buried a daughter. Mrs. Thomas was a faithful member of Saron Congregational Church. She leaves a husband, four daughters and two sons, with whom much sympathy is felt. WAR NEWS. Private Charlie Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Jones, 12 Cynon Street, is now in a Training Reserve Battalion, and stationed at Rhyl. Prior to joining the colours he was employed at the P.D. Brickworks.-Rifleman J. M. Perkins, 6 Abergwawr Place, of the 21st Rifle Brigade, was home last week on sick furlough. He was an old reservist, having served 1.5 years with the colours prior to th war. He has resided in Aberama for 50 years, where he is verj popular. He has seen service ir Egypt and Salonica, where he wat wounded. On Friday, at the Aber arnaii Workmen's Institute Library Rifleman Perkins was presente( with a glow wristlet watch by th War Heroes' Fund.

CWMAMAN. SWEEPING Sale at Prance Wi] iiams. See Hid. and Is. Windows. JAY'S easy payment system is eas for you. MUSICAL. The Cwmaman Si: ver Band competed at Abertillery o: Saturday. They won the secon prize in the selection, and first priz thn DxaJuati is due t their conductor, Mr. R. S. Howells VISIT HOME. Corporal W. 'I Roberts, Welsh Guards, has bee visiting his old home in Cwmamai He has seen service at Loos and i the great push on the Somme, whei he was wounded. Before enlistir Corporal Roberts was in the Glamo' gan Constabulary, stationed at Barr Dock, for six years.. SUCCESS. Miss Maud Evan. the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mr W. R. Evans, 28a Fforchaman toat Cwmaman, has been successful j. passing the preliminary examinatiol for Teacher's Certificate, with di- tinction in Welsh. She was the onf successful candidate out of those w.b> sat Part 1 at Aberdare. She'is no7 qualified to enter a training college, ANNIVERSARY. The ann- versary services in connection wifr Bethel P.M. Church-were )eld oJ. Sunday' Eloquent sermons we13 preached at the morning and ?veniig services by the Rev. A.y atso" Mountain Ash. In the afterloon a P.S.A. meeting was held, wleh tie following programme was gole through:—Solo, Miss Louisa Xings- bury. Solos, Miss Iris Maud Davies and Mr. D. Lloyd Morgan. Recita- tions by Misses Louise Wliteford, Jenny Oliver, Florrie Thorie- An address on "Self Sacrifice AVIs given by Mr. Watson. At the evenPg ser- vice Miss L. Kingsbury agan. ren- dered a solo. The precentor ¡as Mr. W. II. John, whilst Miss Beatrice Evans, L.L.C.M., assisted If Miss Edith Maud Davies, presidedat the organ. SOLDIER HONOURED On Saturday week a concert was held at the Mount Pleasant Hotel to welcome home R.F.M. J. Perkins. Tht chair- man was Mr. Thomas Jon's. The following gave musical tenas Messrs. Thomas James, D. yilliams, William Evans, Thomas Rchards, R. Davies, Edmunds and Daves. Re- citations by Messrs. W. Leiis and T. Richard. Addresses bv Messrs. J. Williams, Aberaman; Jam's An- thony, T. Jones, Tom Cuiits, F. Taylor. The accompanist wa' Mr T. Evans, Cwmaman. On behalf of Mr. Perkins' fellow-workers the chair- man presented him with a purse of gold. Mr. Perkins thanfced his friends for the warm welcome given him and also for their generosity. Mr. Perkins; who is well ovr mili- tary age, volunteered for services abroad, and has been w;th the Egyptian and Salonica Forces. He was invalided home, and has been in hospital in this country {or some time. On his way back his fhip was torpedoed, but luckily all the wounded, nurses, and cretf were saved. He returned to his depot on Thursday last. He has a son, John Parkins, in the R.F.A., at present with the forces in France, where he has been for nearly two years.

BETHEL, MISKIN. Cynhal'wyd cyfarfod chwarterol yr eglwys uchod prydnawn Sabboth. Cadeirydd, y Parch. Washington Jones, Ystradfellte. Agorwyd y eyf- arfod drwy adroddiad gan blant yr ysgol. dan arweiniad Sirs. Griffiths.. Arweiniwyd mewn gweddi gan y brawd Robert Jones. Yna cafwyd araith bwrpasol gan y Llywydd. Cymerodd y rhai canlynol ran:—Can gan yr Ysgol. Adroddiad gan Blod- wen Davies. Adroddiad, Ceinwen James. Can, Ceinwen James, Doris Duglan, a'r ysgol. Adroddiad, Mor- fudd Griffiths. Can, Iorwerth Evans. Adroddiad, T. W. Griffiths. Ad- roddiad, Gwennie Thomas. Arwein- iwyd y canu gan Miss Esther Davies, a chwareuwyd gan Iestin Evans. Siaradwyd ychvdig eiriau gan y brodyr Evan liloyd a Gwvrosydd, Mountain Ash/ Arolygwr y capel, Mr. S. Thomas; arolvgwr y festri, Mrs Griffiths.

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Private John Harmon, Welsh Regi- ment, of Cross Row, is also home on leave from France, where he has been for two years.—Driver John Henry James, Royal Engineers, of 8 Pleasant Row, is on leave from Bedford. INTERMENT. — The interment of the late Mrs. Chelley, wife of Mr. j John Chelley, Sunnyside, took place at the Aberdare Cemetery on Friday, when the Rev. G. NVindram officiated. The chief mourners were: Messrs. John Chelley, hus- < band; John Chelley, son; Miss Christiana Chelley, daughter; Mr. Evan Davies, father; Mrs. E. Powell, sister; Messrs. David Davies, Richard Davies, Willie Davies, brothers; Mrs. Bessie Phillips, sister; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Chelley, brother and sister-in-law; Mr. and Mrs D. J. Hopkins, sister and brother-in-law; Mr. and Mrs. T. Davies, Mountain Ash; Mrs. Davies, Cwmaman; Miss # Lizzie Rogers, Mountain Ash, cousins: A number of floral tributes were received. The deepest sympathy is felt towards the family.

FLOWER SERVICES. The third annual flower services in connection with St. Joseph's Church were held on Sunday. In the afternoon the on Sunday. In the afternoon the children of the three Sunday Schools of the above church paraded the principal streets, headed by the Cwmaman Silver Band (R. S. How- ells). Each child carried a bunch of flowers, which were afterwards for- warded to the Abetdare Red Cross Hospital. Eggs were also collected, and they were dispatched to an as- sociation responsible for their de- livery to wounded soldiers. The children returned to St. Joseph's Church, where a most impressive ser- vice was held. The Vicar (Rev. 1. J. Williams, M.A.) delivered an eloquent sermon, explaining the new west win- dow of the church, which depicts truth, faith, hope and charity. The children sang several choruses. In the evening the choir rendered the sacred cantata, "One and Only Daughter" (Jammaneon). The solo parts were taken as follows:— Alto (Messenger), Master Willie Gerrard; tenor (Jesus), Mr. Richard Renfrey; bass ( Jairus), Mr. John Argust. The organ was presided over by Mr. Martin Isaac, who was also responsible for the production of the cantata. The collections offered were forwarded to the Cardiff Hospi- tal.