The Aberdare Leader

DIED IN HIS ALLOTMENT. An inquest was conducted at Aber- cwmboi, on Friday, by Mr. Griffith Llewellyn, deputy-coroner, touching the death of William -Fuller (o3), labourer, of 46 Bronallt Terrace, Aber- cwmboi. Evidence was given that the de- ceased left home shortly before twelve on Monday, April 20th, to proceed to his allotment situated at Mountain Ash Road. He was seen there at work at quarter past twelve by a man, named William Richard Williams, who was passing along the road. Seeing he did not return home to dinner. Ins wife sent her little boy, shortly alter four o'clock, with some tea for him. The lad found him lying down on the allotment as if asleep, and failing to awaken him, he ran home, when his wife sent an older boy, who found his father dead, lying on his right side. Dr. Ambrose. W. Owen, who was called, that he examined the de- ceased, who had been dead for some hours. He attributed death to henrt disease; and a verdict- of "Death from natural causes was, therefore, returned. Sympathy was expressed with th*1 widow and five children.

ABERDARE SPORTS. These were held on Monday. Results: Two-lap Cycle Race: 1st, 0, H. Davies, Tonyrefail ¡6Öyds,); 2nd, T. Maearfhy, Aberaman (50vds.); 3rd, T. B. Williams. Pontypridd (7oyds.). 80 Yards' Foot: 1st, C. Jones, Troedvrhiw (18 £ yds.) 2nd, W, Bryant, Aberewmboi (19yds) 3rd, E. AA aid, Pentrebach Qofyds.). One Mile Galloway Race: 1st. H. Rees, Tredegar, "LÍttle Nellie" yds.) 2nd, J. Jones, Abertillery. "Fairyland (oovds.) 3rd, 1). Dzi N I e s, Port Talbot, "Sir Richard" Six Furlongs Galloway Race: ht, H. Rees's, "Little Nellie" (90yds.) j 2nd. J. Jones, Abertillery, "Fairy- land" (60yds.). 3rd, D. Davies, Port Talbot, "Sir Richard" (135yds.). One Mile Trotting: 1st, W. Evans's "Merthyr Nancy" (265yds.) 2nd, J. Jones, Cwmgwrach, "Young Henton' (220vds.) 3rd. W7. Williams, Hirwain, "St. Figan's 150 Yards Whippet: 1st, Joneses "Last Chance" (13ivds.) 2nd. Jones s "John" (lJiyds.); 3rd. Lloyds "White-foot- (20yds.).

We have a fine range of SHOES Call and Inspect them NOW. Prices from 16/11. BUY NOW BEFORE THE GREAT SCARCITY. B E" B Boot LEWISSPOO;alist 1 Canon St., Aberdare.

ABERDARE AND DISTRICT Y.M.C.A. HUT WEEK CAMPAICN. The following is a complete list of subscriptions received :— £ 50: Chas Kenshole, J. H. Powell, Frank Hodges, D. P. Davies, Geo. Hann, James Ruther, R. H. Miles, j R. R. Davies, Rees Llewelyn, W. i Thomas, Dr. Banks, Dr. Thomas. £ 25: G. W. Fletcher. D. Rees Jones, F. W. Caunt, T. E. Smith, John Isaac, Gregor Bros., J. D. Hughes Thos. Phillips, Illtyd Wil- liams, Emrys Evans, Anon. "Gilbert Hodges, W. T. Evans, L. N. AYil- lliams, Griff Davies, Sam Jones. £ 15 15s. Rees Williams, J. D. Thomas. tIO 10s.: W. R. Morgan, J. L. Bowen and Sons, Dr. Finney, J. E. F. Hodges. £ 10: Lord Merthyr, Mrs. Dan Jones, R. T. R ees, J. B. Ha rrison, Anon., D. W. Williams, Mr. Moses, Morgan WatkiiikS. £;:1 5s: Daniel Thomas, John j Lewis, Thomas Jones, Mrs. John i Davies, J. Llewellin Smithy Anonr, (hen Williams, Morgan Isaac, W. Sarvis, R. P. Jones, Mrs L. Phillips, [J. W. Hurt. £ 5: W. Reynolds, Beynon, T. Miles. W. H. Flooks, J. Llewelyn, iMr. Davies, Prance Williams, £ 2 2s. A. McCormack, Miss Burge T. Lloyd, Mrs. Edgar Mor- jgan, C. F. Hann, Dan Edwards, E. J. Lewis, T. Halewoocl, D. W. Jones. £ 2 The late Mrs. Thomas, Bryn- lawel. £ 1 Is. G. Huck, W. 11. Jones. J. A. Evans, D. M. Powell, I. J. Davies, W. Thomas, F. W. Hall, Ed. IMathias. T. J. Williams, M. Levitt, ICapt. Illtyd Mackintosh, E. Lewis Jones, Miss J. Davies, Mr. Pardoe, Mr. David. Cwmbach, Dr. Murphv, !J. Lewis, Airs. G. Hodges, Mr. and i Mrs. Griffiths. Mrs. James, Miss ,'is. Watts, Mrs. Watkins, Mr. Edwards. Mrs. George, Mr. Wm. Jones, Mrs. T. W. Williams. T. Botting, J. Bosher. Mr. Fpton, Anon., George Powell. J. Hopkins, — Thomas, W. i Cable, Mrs. Evans, Win. Lewis, Mr. jAVilliams, Sam Jones, L. J. Davies (Labour Exchange). £ 1: Mrs. Jane Chew. T. H. Bo- litho. H. Reynolds, Mrs. Finney, Mrs Williams. C. B. Stanton. M.P., Mrs. Bullen, L. Thomas, Mrs. D. E. Wil- j Hams, Mr. Eustace Webb, -Mrs. B. Jones, Mi sses Martha Lewis, F. M. Lewis. Maud Lewis and Miss Grif- fiths, Mr. Williams, Mr. Price. BethehChaoel, Gadh\s (including J. JL Evans,~ £ 25), £ 31 14s. ad, Proceeds from War Heroes' Con- cert, £ 16. Ebenezer Church, Trecyuon. £4 2s. 4d. ( St. Joseph's Church Cwmaman, £2 11s. Beulah Church, Aberaman. £1 lIs. nd. .Betsicsda Chapel. Ahernant, JH 110s. St. Joseph's Church. Cwmaman. 10 (1. Bryn Seion Church. Cwmbach. I 5s. 2d. Bethel Chapel, Abernant, £ 1 2s 5d. The sum aimed at, it will be re- membered, was £ 2,500. The actual j sum realised i.s £2,G51 an excess of This is a fine achievement, land reflects the utmost credit on all j who helped to organise the campaign. iMr. Haddon Jones wishes us to state further that the proceeds of the "Rajah of Rajahpore" performance mnountnl to E41 18s. 8d, The or ganisation of this was in the hands of Mrs. Kenshole, Lady High Con- stable. and her effort* were hand- somely rewarded. This money will go to the Abettlare Hut, and is quite apart fronflthe Hut Week Cam- paigll.

ABERDARE WAR HEROES' FUND. A Competitive Meeting. Excellent singing marked a "chnmpion" competitive meeting, which was held oil Monday at the Market Hall, Aberdare, the pro- ceeds being in aid of the local War Heroes' Fund. Mr. Charles Kenshole (High-Con- stable) presided over a. rather dis- appointing audience, and was ac- companied by Mr. Frank Hodges, J.P.. as the chairman of committee. The Rev. T. M. Jeffreys acted as conductor of the proceedings, and the adjudicators were (music), Mr. Dan Price, A.R.C.M., London, and Mr. Norman McLeod, A.R.C.M., Porth, and (elocution), the Rev. John Richards, Gadlvs. The accom- panist w as Mr. Richard Howells; while the secretarial duties were performed by Mr. Da.n Edwards, who has rendered such, profitable service in connection with the Aberdare War Heroes' Fund. The awards were:— Champion solo, divided between Madame Jenny Ellis, Glyn Neatn, aijd All". W. E. Llpwelyii, Caerau. Male Champion solo: Mr. W. E. Llewelyn. Female Champion solo: Madame Edith Jones-Thomas, Landore. Novice solo: Master Morris Mor- gan, Aberdare. Recitation divided between Mr. G wily m Phillips. Aberaman, and Mr. E. Walters, Cardiff.

B. W.T. M. The. Monthly Meeting will be held in the Weslevan Schoolroom on Mon- day, May 27th, at "2-4.5. Speaker, Mrs Jenkins; Subject. "A Mother's Influence' Soloist, Miss Maggie •lone-. The Annual Jumble Sale will lie opened bv [r9 T. Jones on Tues- day. May 28th, at 2-30. Proceeds to- our Prisoners of War Aberdare Sewing Guild Fund

It I R W A IN. YOU will be pleased after calling at JAY'S. PREACHING SERVICES. The annual preaching services of Bethel (C.M.) Church were held on Sunday and Monday. The officiating minis- ters were the Revs Lemuel Jones, Goppa, and Moses Davies, B.A., Tre- orehy. The meetings, which were largely attended, were most inspiring. DEM ISE.—We regret to record the death of Mr*David Jenkins, of 56, Tramway, which took place on Satur- day morning. Deceased was 72 years of age. He was a faithful deacon of Nebo Congregational Church, and one of its oldest members. Locally he was held in high esteem, and the news of his death caused much general grief. He was the father of the Rev T. Hir- wain Jenkins, of Nantymoel. General sympathy is expressed for the be- reaved family.

TRECYNON. EAT HOVIS Bread.-Obtained only from Caunt, Aberdare. JAY'S easy payment system is easy tor you. IŒSlG.-)1r and Mrs Thomas. Broniestyn Terrace, Trecynon, have received news that their son, Pte .>1988 William Thomas, 10th Cheshire Regiment, late Horse Trans- port, A.S.C., has been missing since 10th—16th of April, 11:118. Pte Thomas who has seen 2 years' service in I1 ranee, enlisted when he was onlv 16. years olcf. HEOLYFELJN (B.). A Gym- anfa Ganu was held on Monday at this place of worship. Mr. J. J. Phillips, A.C., was the conductor, and Mr. Tom James was at the organ. CAR MEL (C.M.). — On Sunday and Monday the annual preaching services took place at this chapel. The preacher was the Rev. John Hushes. M.A., Bridgend. The pre- centor was Mr. Edward Jones, and the organist. Mr. 1. Powell. A.L.C.M. The pastor, the Rev. H. T. Stephens, conducted the meet- ings, which were well attended. ST. FAGAN'S. — At this church on AA hitsun-Day the Right Rev. Bjshop Crossley, D.D., officiated and preached. In the afternoon the Bishop addressed all the scholars ot the various Sunday Schools in the parish. At the IVel, service ill the evening the Rev. D. Davies, B.A., officiated. On Monday morn- at the celebration of rhe Holy ( omninnion, the Bishop conducted a prayer meeting, which was large- Iv attended WEDDING. At Tabernacle Ce-M>fregational Church, Aberdare. on Monday, Mr. Thomas Edgar, Lewis third son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Jones-Lewis. 14 Ebenezer Street, Trecynon, wa.s married to :\ii.:< Margaret Anne Jenkins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jenkins, 15 AYoodland Terrace, Godreaman. Rev. J. Grawvs Jones, Ebenezer, acted as officiating min- ister, and Mr. J. Strickland as re- istrar. The young bridegroom was joining the colours on the following Wednesday.

CADLYS. LET JAY supply you on their eae.i payment system. INTERMENT. On Wednesday last the remains of the late Mr, William Bailey, Gospel Hall Terrace, were interred at the Aber- dare Cemetery. The mourners were: Airs. Bailey, widow; Alfred and Annie, son and daughter; Mrs. Bailey, mother: Air. and Mrs. U. Bailey, Caerphilly; Mr. and Mrs. T. Morris, Florrie and Gladys, brothei- and sisters; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Giles, Mr. and Mrs. W. Abra- ham, Cilfynydd Mr. and Mrs. J. Davies, Mr. D. J. Giles, brothers and sisters-in-law Mr. G, Parr, uncle: Mr. John Giles Mrs. Evans, Tondn AY. Davies, Jenkin Giles, Miss B. Abraham. Mrs.' J. Joins, Portheawl, cousins, nephews, and nieces; Mrs. Harris, Portli; Mrs. Abraham, Mountain Ash Messrs. J. Evans and 1()1) Isaac, Cilfynydd. The Rev. H. T. Stephens, Carmel, officiated, assisted by the Revs. W. E Roberts, B.A., J. Robertson, M.A., and R. AYilliams, Cilfynydd. The hearers were Messrs. AA7. Davies, Sam Thomas, E. Thomas, AA". Jones, J. Powell 4hul Ben Bay- liss. The funeral arrangements were carried, out by Mr. D. Tyssul Daviec. Hymns were sung at the house and graveside.

ABERDARE. EAT HOVIS Bread.—Obtained from Caunt, Aberdare. JAY'S furniture is worth placing in vour best rooms. SCHOLASTIC.—Mr John Hughes, son of Mr and Mrs H. J. Hughes, has gained the Richard Cory Scholarship of M25 per year, tenable for three years at the University College, Car- diff. He is an old pupil of Aberdare County School, where he matricu- lated in 1917, but is now at the-Barry County School, where his brother. Mv G. C. Hughes, B.A., also an old stud- ent of the Aberdare County School, is engaged as senior French Master. OBITUARY—Early on Saturday morning, Jack Thomas, son of Sapper and Mrs Thomas, 17, Pembroke St., passed away at the Genral Hospital as a of an accident at the old Middle Dyffryn Colliery, the previous day. The interment took place on Tuesday at the Aberdare Cemetery. The mourners were: -Father, Messrs, D. J. Lewis, A. Lewis. George, Dan, and Gomer Thomas, H. J Carnall, Pontypool, and Mr A. L. Thomas, Swansea, uncles. Deceased's bro- ther, Sapper Willie Thomas, R.E., is tit present in Palestine- The Rev James A. Lewis, B.A., vicar, ofiici- a ted. Several wreaths were received. ST. JOHN'S BIBLE CLASS.— On Sunday afternoon (Whitsun Day) the members of this class met at the National Schools. The Rev. Emrys Rees., B.A., gave an addres: and a. discussion followed. -ST. ELVAN'S. On AAThitsun Day there were three early celebra- tions of the Holy Communion and a choral celebration at 11, sung to Stfliner in F. Thp Vioar wa-s oele- brant, and the Rev. A. Lloyd Jones, B.A., occupied the pulpit. In the afternoon a. children's ser- vice was held. At Evensong the Canticles were chanted. The Vicar officiated and pmielied. Attwood's "Come Holy Gilost" was -it the moving, and evening services. There was a procession at each ser- vice. Two grand per- formances were held of the cantata., entitled "The Giant's Castle," on Wednesday and Thursday evenings at Siloa Hall in connection with Siloa Band of Hope under the able oonductorship of Miss Gwhuiys Jones, L.L.C.M., deputy- organist of tho church. The accompanist was Mr. W. J. Evans. The violinist was Miss Gweunie Griffiths, and cellist Master Leslie Griffiths. The chairman was the respected pastor, Rev. I). Silyn Evans. The following took part in the f'Bntnta ITe a sure. Miss Olwen Join-- So- prano) Duty, Miss Beriah Owen (contralto) Jack, Master Tom Brartshaw Giant, Mr. Idris Jen- kins: h-ene, Maggie Parsons Mary, Nellie AYilliams Love. Elsie Evans Obedience. Gwenfron Evans: Faith, Hilda Evans; Self-Denial, Mary Blodwen Jones: Ada, Olwen Price:! Bertha, Lottie Price; Clara. Lottie Evans: Daijy. Martha Evans;: (Jra.ce, Ofrrie Morris: Harry. \i1- liam Edrvd Davies Charlie, Robbit' Rossor Tom. Horace Reynolds. Th:- cantata, was very successful ;11)1:, there was a crowded audience Uoih i nights. The secretary w;t,s Air. J- T.^Rosser, and the chairman of the committee Mr. John Harris.

MOUNTAIN ASH. DON'T delav, but call at JAY. MNGIXG l'!Xn\"AL. The annual singing festival of the Section |-was held at Rhos Chapel on Whit- Monday, and was a great success. The conductor was Mr. John Ed- wards, L.T,S.C.. Penrhiweeiber. the (trganist being ^lr. J. Evans. A.R.C.O. There were la.rge coiigre- I gations fit the afternoon and even- j ing meetings. The afternoon ice was i-t,,i (IV (t over by Mr. John Watts, aud the I'vcning service by Ih(. Hp", T, .J. 1-ll1¡,dws (pa.stor of RliOs Churcli.). The Revs. J. D. Thomas (Ffrwd) and Mr. Jenkin-, Aberewmboi, also took part. the singing was excellent, and in the evening Miss Minnie M. Jones gave a recitation, and the organist gave a masterly rendering of "The Storm (by special request).. The "Dead March was also played in meinorv of those who died last year and who had fallen on the battlefield. The chairman of committee was Air. Daniel ]).I\ I, Penrhiwceiher vice-chairman, Mr. AY. H. Mor gan, A treasurer, IMr. John Davies. A! <innt- i ain Ash: secret a nes? M. Anthony, (Jwern Ifor Farm, and Alt. J. Bowen. A I'OITLAI! OFFICIAL. — The, funeral ol Mr William Jenkins, cheekweiglier at the Lower Duth Jl Colliery, took place on Saturday at the local cemetery. The Pei,. J., Thomas (_Ffrwd.! officiated. 'Hie | mourners were: Mrs. Jmikuis (widow) Mr. James Stephens. Bridgend, brother Air. and Airs. J. Henry George (daughter); Mr. T. Thomas, Air. M. Morris. Air. David and Miss M. A. lho:i, Aberdare. cousins; Mr. W. (::1n\, (cousin) Mr. D. Davies, Mr. and Mrs. W. Hieb, JJr, AY. J. Davies, and Air. W. Thomas. ■ Mountain Ash. The decea-od j gentleman came t«t> Mountain Ash j 38 years ago from Letterston. Pern- brokesliire, audi eommünced work-! ing as q eolli#r af the (Twini-seririftr Colliery. A lev." years later, through I tlie death of Mr. William Motets, j the position of checkweigher be- came vacant, and Air. Jenkins was; appointed. He held the position until his death.

ABERCYNON. DON'T delay, but call at JAY. for you. LIBRARIAN. — The result of the ballot at. "the Abereynon Colliery on Friday last for a librarian at the Workmen's Hall, resulted as follows !—Moses Meredith. I.:i:.)A); Robert 1 '.(ones (a. wounded discharged -oldier), 605; majoriiv, 655; spoilt votes. 4. SPIRITUALISM—On Sunday eve: ing Gnr. White, of Newport, was tho j principal speaker and clairvoyant at, the weekly meeting ot rhe Abereynon Christian Spiritualist Society held Ar. the Carnetown Schools. There v.as a. guml. attendance under the presidency o of Councillor T. AY. Jones. BETHANI.A. A Grand Competi- tive Conceit will be held at the: above Chapel on Saturday, June 15th, 1918. ('ha nip ion solos, i'2 2s.; Champion Recitations, tl Is., etc,. Programmes I'd each, by post 3d, from Secretaries —Lewis AVilliam Evans. 10, Basset St., Abereynon; Mr AVm. J. Jones, Mountain Ash Road. Abereynon. BENEFIT CONCERT.—On Thurs- day evening a concert was held at the Workmen's Hall, the proceeds being in aid of Ai r J. Picton Griffiths, GIan. cynon, who has been unable to followr

TO WELCOME THE TANK JULIAN." • A Monster Demonstration AVLLL BE HELD On Thursday, May 30th, 1918, AT THE MARKET HALL, Aberdare, CHAIR TAKEN BV CHAS. KENSHOLE, Esq., High Constable, at 7.30 p.m. := Speakers- Major R IGO, D.L., ex-M.P. for Westmoreland. C. B. STANTON, Esq., M.P., Aberdare. Mr. W. F. TOYNBEE, Labour Candidate for Sunder- Coun. PETER WRIGHT, Newport. [land A PROCESSION OF PUBLIC BODIES & INSTITUTIONS will form in Victoria Square at 6 p.m.. marshalled by Supt. REES, G.C. The Llwydcoed, Town and S.A. Bands will accompany the Procession. FURTHER PARTICULARS NEXT WEEK.

MEMS FROM THE MOUNT. The Tankbells are coming. The faithful "twelve apostles, after being Ieduced to seven, are now threatened with total extinction. The alteration in the Jury system hat- given a shock to many a Juror's sys- tem. An optimistic tenor (no, he's not in the AhAint) overheaxd a remark that his singing was unearthly. He seemed quite pleased about it, and when asked for his reasons promptly replied, "YNell, you see, if it's un- earthly. it must "be heavenly." Miss theatrical com- pany lia(i -,i send-off on ,atlp'dn,ni!ht ;¡[. tlt(, Em]Jire TJI(' atre. She herself was tlie reeepient i of a handsome bouquet, and Mr. Conrad Stratford and the other menr hers also received gifts. 'Tis not I in mortals tu command success, hut i we'll do more—deserve it." And they did. That straight hitter in Parliament, our member, Mr. C. B. Stanton, w ill certainly go down to posterity as the man who squelched Mr,, Asquith. lien ti'ie hitter was delivering hi* speech on the Maurice affair, C.B. 'interposed with "Uet on with the i war." A listener tells me that it was a real knock-out for H..M.A., lor be never regained that urbanity for which he was once so famous. Ten years ago the architects of the world were busy drawing on their imaginations and on paper, the pro- posed "Palace of Peace" to lie vrect ed at the Hague. One ftfrts to grasp in imagination even now Nillit may happen in the next ten years.

PALACE, MOUNTAIN ASH. NEXT WEEK: CHABT.I E CHAPLI X IN r ff I" ADVENTUBEE." Gne never tires of those fine fin- ished performances of George \Yal*h. the celebrated cinematiste. He has witlrtnuch truth been called the most versatile screen actor in the world, and his. latest addition to the movill pictures. "The Island of Desire. confirms it. Mr Bert Richards is showing this greaf film to-day (Thursday), Fritiuiy. and Saturday. In this thrilling story of the South Sea Islaxuls, the spectator is intro- duced to some of the most gorgeoll.. scenery in the tropics. Next week Mr Eichards' great announcement is "The Adventurer," with Charlie <'hapliii in the title role.

EMPIRE THEATRE, MOUNTAIN ASH. NEXT WEEK; "FOH LOVE OF FEANCE. M r Eow e never hesitates or argue-- about eSpeuse when it is a matter of getting the best. To-day (Thursday) F rid ay, and Saturday he is staging Florence Crossley's great London drama, "A Woman's Honour," with Mr John Beckett and Attss Florence Hallon in the leading- parts. On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, next week. Main and Scotton's Reper- tory Co.. will appear in the great wal drama "For Love of France." In it we are introduced to/soxne remarkable stirring scenes, some of them depict- ing life in Belgium. <)n Thursday. Friday and Saturday. of next week, the great Welsh play, founded on of ('eft) 'L'df;i." Printed and Published at their Pnnting Works, 19 Cardiff Street, Aberdare, in the County, of CF* morgan, by the Proprietors, Wr Pugh find J. L. Kow lands.

iii, employment at the CuUiery for .,ollle time, owing to illness. Mr Wm Reynolds, checkweigher, oecayied the Thall, and the secretarial duties were carried out by Mr John T. lie van, the, treasurer OL the concert \\as" Mr Daniel Ko^ers. ')io artistes wexe :Soprano, Miss M..1. Francis, .Mountain Ash, and Mis- M. L'rancis, richarris; contralto, Madam Percy Lewis, Mountain Ash, and Madam Kate Ellis, Abereynon; tni Mi (ii)iner Da\id, Miskin, ami Mr AV. Will 011, Abereynon; baritone, Mr t.laeob Richard- Miskin. V violin was given by Mi-— Howells, A"in>yhwl, and a pianofw'i- by Ail Gordon Eutter. I'onlypridi'. The elocutionists were Air T. him;. AVil- liam- (Eo" T'eify), and Mr John Miss Esther Scott, 1\V.A1. The u-i; votes oi' tiianks at the close ol' the .-oncert was accorded bv Air E. 11. Batiram. AVE].COME* llOMi; ( OX( EllT.— Au excellent coneeH was jiiveu r,t the Workmen's Hall 01: Wedic-day even- ing in conned ion with the AVolcome Home Fund. :\11 Dajiiei F-M'wick, Jilvv.vncelyn, jiresidcd, and tl>- pr.i- yraritnie was as follow* — i 'wnoforte -olo, Miss Krenda Harri-; Alis-. Kuniee Jenkins, M)-- M. -1. i unes. Doris Evans. Alyra Smilli. Meirion Williams; recitations- :\1 i. J:-ddwen Harris, Aliss Annie IJe.van. M?-s Jen- nie. Williams, Gwyn 'J lk :¡I! Ar- thur Howden; pianoforte Aliss May Williams; duet. AT Doris Kvans and Bertie William-. A feat- ure of tile concert was ihe rr-ndeiing of (Jasabianca by the Beth aria Chil- dren's Choir under the eondu rorship of Air L. AA". Evans, and a«:r.v- "HUh id t lie clo<c of the concert bv request. The. heroes home on the rerii#ents of cash present*— i.ewis, A.B. John If. Jone-. I>vr W. Harswood, Na-h Street, (inr Walter Knapfon, X asli Street, Gnr Walter John. Dvr G. Jones. Plantation lioad. Pte AI. AVal*h. I'te W. L. Evajr-. Her- bert Street, Pte W. Jones. ,\l>e"cynon Hoad. and pte J. H, Davie-, PEEEOEAiANCIi.—A very ,-uccess- fill of the po|oilar Can- tata "Prairie Life," was given at the WUrkmen's Hall on Saturday evening by the, Carnetown Spiritualist* Sun- day School Choir, the proceeds of which will be devoted t,) the K-g Ed- ward AMI. Hospital, Cardiff. There wa- "good attendance under the presidency of Mr E. II. Baliiiiii:. Sec- retary, Mr J. Hill, assisted by an en- i g i ■ t 'i c committee, including M; T ,lciic-, president. Mr Evan i'avies. ice-j)resideiit, and Mr Frank Bethel, treasurer. The choir wa- n.'iuer the. able eonduetoiship of :\]1" \11, Davie*, and the accompanist \y;.s Air Arthur Brown. The chief ehaincteis were;—Immigrant, Mr G. Williams, Vberanian; F.migrant's wife. Miss Pando, Aberdare; AV'oman lumurant, Mi-s Bessie D avies; Indian Chief, Mr Evan Hughes; Eost Child, Miss hy Jame*; Cowboys, Harry Prout, W. Wagstatf. Ifor Brown, J Ifowejls, and Walter Francis; Emigrants. Mr Hill, Mrs Broome, Mrs Evan-, and AVillie Thomas; Indians, Mr UroMr-.c. I. Griftiths, Charles Jones. J. < >. R. James, and D, Cunip. isc) zi dramaette was given by Mr George Williams and party. ( YAIANEA PLANT. An --a -ent: children's singing festival in < nniiec- i tion with tile Lower Aberdar. Dis- net C.M. Churches took pic >- at i Tabernael C.M. Chapel on Whit 'Tues- i]; There were crowded a:s>nd- a net1*, and the sinfjin.s; was up io tlie I usual hi till standard. Mr. K. i?. bi- ward* wielded the baton lot ihe j lirsf time in his locality. The ;UVM- j dents were; Afternoon. Mr. Pierce j AYilliams, and evening. Mr. I). T. Jarman, W.Ke., A nysybw an. i.ue | pliceys. Tab<>rnacl, and Aliss (E F.dwards. of Ynysybwl. Th" Lil drcii were catechised b\ \1 J I). J. Edwa'rds. Ynysybwl. Representa- tives ere present from \'ny*oeth. ziii(I in), and rationed refreshment- were to ladies oi' the church; Airs. F. T. j PaNH' Aliss Lewis. Arrs Williams, j awl Airs. 1\. T. Fllymphreys. as-ted bv Ali-sos M. J. Thomas, H :\1, I Price, Polly Morgans and Katy Hum phreys. Assistance was also given by Mr. Thomas I'rosser, Mrs. A. Humphreys, and Mr. Hugh Pugh.