The Aberdare Leader

services for Sunday Next. TAB ERN A C L E Cong. Church. i. Aberdare. Morning at 11 Evening at 6. Sunday School, 2.30, —Preacher, Rev J. Morgan Jones, M.A., pastor. HIQ-HLAND Place Unitarian Church JLjL Aberdare. Services at 11 and 6. Sunday School, 2,30.-Preacher, Rev. M. Evans, pastor. -==-

Hirwain. "LlNSKED COMPOUND with warm if an excellent gargle for sorp throat. Colds. Coughs, &c. SOCIAL TEA. At Soar Wesleyan Chapel, under the auspices of the Guild of Young People, a social tea was held on Friday evening. Misses L. Bevan, P. Bevan, Howells, M. G. Jones, Rowe, Jones, and Jacobs served at the tables, and the Rev. D. C. Jones carved. The social was well attended.

Newtown. OUR OBJECT IS TO PLEASE every- one, be he working man or master. Spring patterns now at Tom Davies and Son's, Pryce-street, Mountain Ash.

Abercwmboi. Y.P.S.—On Easter morning a paper upon The Crown of Thorns was read bv Mr. Rees Davies, and a paper on "The Resurrection by Mr. Wm. R. Griffiths. Comments were made by the chairman and Messrs. John H. Davies, Isaac Isaac, Levi Davies, and Daniel Jones. LECTURE.—An admirable lecture was delivered on Thursday evening last at Bethlehem Cong. Chapel on Robert Owen—Welshman and Socialist," by the Rev. J. L. Williams, M.A., B.Sc., Aber- ystwyth. A number of pointed questions were asked, which were answered satis- factorily. Mr. Daniel J. Evans proposed thanks to the lecturer, which was second- ed by Mr. John Davies. The chairman, Mr. Richard Williams, was also hearti- ly thanked, on the proposition of the Rev. J. L. Williams, seconded by the Rev. J. Bowen Davies. BETHLEHEM M.I.S.—On Friday week the readers of papers were Mrs. Parry and Mrs. J. Williams. Last Friday night Mrs. William Evans occupied the chair, and the meeting was introduced bv Miss Jennie Jones. Mr. Abraham Thomas read a creditable paper upon The perils of youth," and Miss S. Dudley Davies, Cwmpennar, read an extract from Kils- by Jones's essay on "The decline of the Welsh language." Speeches were after- wards. delivered by Messrs. John Evans, John R. Davies, Isaac Isaac, W. R. Grif- fiths, Henry Williams, Rev. J. Bowen Davies, and Mrs. Eggleton.

Cwmaman. INTERMENT.—The funeral of Mrs. Mary Ann Lewis, wife of Mr. Thomas Lewis, Glanrhyd, took place on Thurs- day last at Rhymney Parish Church. The deceased was a faithful member of the Church of Christ, Godreaman. The Rev. W. Webley officiated. The mourn- ers were: 1st coach. Mr. Thomas Lewis, husband; Mrs. Hughes And Mrs. Gib- bon, daughters; Mrs. Jones, sister; Mrs. Westwood, and Misses Mattie Hughes, Lottie Hughes, and Sarah A. Gibbon, grand-children. 2nd coach: Mr. William Jones, brother-in-law; Mrs. Davies, Mrs. China, Miss Lizzie China, and Mrs. Jones (cousins). 3rd coach: Mrs Lizzie Thomas, Mrs. S. A. Thomas, and Mrs. Davies (cousins), and Miss Ellen China, niece. 4th coach: Mrs. Davies, Mrs. John, Mrs. Rees, Mrs. Latherby, and Mrs. Davies (friends). Other mourners were: Mi. Lewis Lewis, son; Mr. Henry Jones, brother; Messrs. Jas. Hughes and Thos. Gibbon, sons-in-law; and Mr. William Westwood, grandson.

be r. 'c: /(: OMMISSION.-From the list of rela- tives at Mrs. M. Hall's funeral, reported in last week's issue, the name of Mr. Geo. Hall was inadvertently omitted. SOCIAL.—On Thursday last a social was held in connection with the Mathem- atics Evening Classes held at the Boys' School. The dainties were prepared by the lady students. The following presid- ed at the tables: Misses Annie Lewis, Mona Williams, Lillie Magor, May Keen. The secretary, Mr. Maurce Jones, and the teacher, Mr. Llewelyn Davies, are to be complimented on the success of the evening. After tea the following took part:—Stump speech, Mr D. W. Howells. Songs, Mr. Gernett Venn, Mr. Llewelyn Davies, and others. Games were also indulged in. BILLIARDS.-At Penrhiwceiber Insti- tute's Billiard Room last Thursday the Penrhiwceiber Institute and the Moun- tain Ash Constitutional Club Juniors met. The following are the -Reores:- I Penrhiwceiber: Lewis Jones, 100; James Bevan, 100; Dd. Daniel, 100; Steve Rees, 77; H. Hughes, 100; Owen Jones, 65; Joe Price, 100; W. J. Roberts, 100; total, 742. Constitutional: T. Woodland, 74; W. Gregory, 69; Geo. Hall, 72; J. Davies, 100; A. Jenkins, 75; W. Brown, 100; E. Wright, 86; J. Thomas, 95; total, 671. The Ceiber boys won by 71 points.

Mountain Ash dottings. BY "LUCIFER." There are a few interesting fights going on here just now. It is a long time since Capt. Gray has had to fight for a seat, and the result of the ballot will be keenly I awaited by many outside the Duffryn Ward. Another keen tussle is taking place in Darrenlas Ward. Three years ago Mr. Noah Tromans wrested the seat from Mr. D. S. Lewis, Glancynon Hotel. Mr. Tromans' opponent this" time is a very strong candidate. He is one of the most prominent Baptists in the valley. He is no stranger to public life, for he was for many years a member of the Mountain Ash District Council. I hear that the Labour Party are breathing vengeance on "the other side" for the opposition to Air. Tromans. The form that this vengeance is going to take is not yet made public, but a few persons have hazarded a guess that Lord Abei- I dare will be opposed when he seeks re- election for the County Council seat ren- dered vacant through Mr. Wm. Jones being re-created Alderman for the I county. The Easter holidays brought very little excitement ir. their train. A great num- btsr of people left the place to bask in the sunshine at the seaside resorts. Good Friday was exceedingly quiet, except for I the usual gardening operations. By the way, there was a curious coincidence on Friday; it is 46 years since Good Friday fell on Lady Day, or as others will have it-rent day. A gentleman of the select coterie up Darran Las way went fishing on Good- Friday. He caught no fish, but he should have caught a cold, for he fell into the pool at Ystradfellte Falls. Is it correct that a gigantic salmon pulled him in? My attention was drawn to a curious notice on the gallery in the Pavilion on j Monday. The usual "ISTo Smoking" notices were pasted up, and someone had hung an advertisement card over one of them. The card just covered the first three letters of "smoking," leaving quite plainly "no-king." Was this the work of some smart republican?

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, and DEATHS. ACKNOWLEDGMENT. Mr and Mrs John Powell, Ty Cynon, Miskin, Mountain Ash, desire to thank their numerous kind friends who have so generously extended to them their kind sympathy in their recent bereave- ment. They wish to say it would be impossible to answer everyone indi- j vidually and so take this opportunity of acknowledging.

Aberdare Church Mission On Sunday last at the Memorial Hall a bright Easter service was held. The anthem Sing to the Lord (Simper) Was well rendered, Mr S. C. Rees taking the solo. The Resurrection; an historical fact" was -the subject of the sermon preached by the missioner, who took for his text St. Matthew xxviii, 6. Services were also held ia Green St Mission in the afternoon (children) and evening, and at the latter service the anthem was again sung by the choir. On Good Friday well attended lantern services were held in the afternoon in Green St., and in the evening at the hall. Mr Henry Jones was manipulator, the addresses being given by the missioner. Mr T. Chivers, St. Mark's Mission, kindly lent his lantern,

Coal Trade Negotiations ABERDARE REVOLT. On Tuesday a mass meeting of the ■workmen engaged at the different collier- ies owned by the Powell Duffryn Colliery Co. in the Aberdare Valley was held at the Aberaman Theatre to consider the position. Mr. Isaac Edwards presided. Discussion took place in reference to the action of the miners' leaders on Saturday last at the Conciliation Board, and criti- cism was offered by a number of speak- ers, who contended that the leaders had no right to make the concessions without obtaining the consent of the workmen. Speakers also criticised the leaders for attending the meeting of the M.F.G.B. on Tuesday without calling a conference of the workmen for instructions. The clause relative to abnormal places was denounced, and it was contended that the leaders had promised not to sign a new agreement that did not provide for securing better terms for underpaid labour. Telegrams embodying this criticism were ordered to be sent to Mr. Tom Rich- ards, M.P., and Mr. C. B. Stanton (the Aberdare miners' agent). The latter was urged to do all he could, even at the last moment, to stop the terms of the employers being even provision- ally accepted. Steps were also taken to convene a mass meeting of the whole of the workmen in the Aberdare Valley forthwith to deal with the whole question.

No Strike. M.F.G.B. ACCEPT OWNERS' TERMS. A conference of the Miners' Federation of Great Britain was held in London on Wednesday. The conference terminated shortly after 1 o'clock, and the following official report was issued: — The conference reassembled at 10 a.m., Mr. Enoch Edwards, M.P., again presiding, and the following proposition was submitted to the conference on be- half of the Executive Council: — That having carefully considered the whole position in South Wales we strongly urge the conference to advise the workmen to accept the terms of settlement put before the conference, as the outcome of the negotiations be- tween the coalowner-i and the miners' representatives, as we do not think the points of difference are sufficient to justify either a sectional strike in couth Wales or a national struggle, with all the tremendous issues involved. "This is not to be taken as com- mitting other districts of this Feder- ation to support an amendment of the Eight Hours Act." A long discussion ensued upon this being proposed and seconded on behalf of the Executive Committee, in which representatives from nearly all the dis- tricts in Great Britain took part, after which the resolution was carried. The further course which has been de- cided upon by the South Wales Executive Council is: — (1) To hold a meeting on Friday; (2) convene a conference of delegates for all the colliery lodges in the district from Saturday at Cardiff; (3) to ar- range for the ballpt of the workmen about the middle of next week.

L f j on must see oxa on | the label—then you can I be quite sure of the beef p inside. livery ounce of | Beef in OXO comes from I OXO's own cattle-that is why OXO has a flavour I which other fluid beefs cannot even imitate. Delicious as a strengthen- ing beverage — delicious as an aid to cookery. !) Delicious as a strengthen- ing beverage — delicious as an aid to cookery. I I I, S T | ON jC /17

Football. BY "MUDDIED OAF." ABERDARE TOWN ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL CLUB TOURNAMENT. SEMI-FINAL ROUND. On Wednesday evening last the Mount Recreation XI. and the Aberaman Church Brigade XI. met to decide the winners of the Semi-Final Round. Mr J. G. Havard officiated as referee. Final score: Bri- gade, 2 goals; Mount Recreation, nil. o o o I FINAL ROUND. Aberaman & District XI. v. Aberaman Church Brigade. Mr. J. G. Havard was referee, and the neutral linesmen were Messrs. Jack Mackintosh and Will Evans. Final score: Brigade, 2 goals; Aberaman, 1 goal. 1 goal.

NO TEA LIKE m i m m Immuh, ;I 'Quaker'T ea OF ALL GROCERS. 1

Gadlys Ward Elections. A meeting in support of the candida- tures of Mr. Thos. Lewis (District Coun- cil) and Mr. E. Ogwen Williams (Board of Guardians) was held in Bethel Vestry, Gadlys, Aberdare, on Wednesday even- ing. The chair was occupied by Mr. Wm. Jenkins. Mr. Ogwen Williams addressed the meeting and explained that he sought their suffrages because he had been adopted as a candidate by a meeting in the Ward. He regretted that the Rev. J D. Rees-was retiring, for Mr. Rees was a useful member, and he understood that even the Socialists were prepared to sup- port him if he had sought re-election. He (Mr. Williams) was the son of a work- man, and had moved amongst workmen all his life. He was in thorough accord with ev.ery item in the Minority Report of the Royal Commission. Mr. Williams dealt with these recommendations seria- tim, and his points and explanatory state- ments were well received by the meeting. Mr. T. Lewis dealt with the past work of the Council, and remarked that several big contracts would be carried out short- ly by the Council. He believed there was room to cut down extravagance. There was a strong tendency amongst some members to go picnicking at the ex- pense of the Council. Mr. Lewis further dealt with the work of the Education Committee. He contended that students should be trained for other professions than teaching. There was a glut at pres- ent in the teaching profession. He claimed to have performed his work con- scientiously. Answering a question, Mr. Lewis said there was a big difference between a Labour Member and an Independent Member on the Council. A Labour Mem- ber was tied hand and foot, and would, for instance, have to vote -920,000 for a new road from Aberaman to Cwmbach, which, he believed, was simply for the benefit of the Cwmbach Co-operative Society. Aberaman and other parts in the lower end of the district had had their share of reforms. It was time that Gadlys and Trecynon should have some- thing. Mi. J. Thomas, tailor, moved a vote of confidence in both Mr. Lewis and Mr. Williams. Mr. D. Evans, Robertstown, in second- ing, deprecated the selection of an inex- perienced youth as a candidate, and hoped that Mr. Lewis would be returned to complete the task he had begun re Robertstown Bridge. The motion was carried unanimously, and Mr. Lewis and Mr. Ogwen Williams responded.

Pretty Wedding at Aberdare. THOMAS—PRANCE. A very pretty wedding was solemnised on Saturday at St. Elvan's Church, Aberdare. The parties were Miss Flor- ence Praaice, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Prance, Victoria House, Aberdare, and Mr. Jack Thomas, Stuart-street, teacher at the Gadlys Higher Standard School. The bride was beautifully attired in a cream serge costume, with hat to match. The bridesmaid was Miss N. Prance, sister of the bride, who wore a dress of Saxe blue. Mr.'Sydney Reed acted as best man, and the bride was given away by her father. Rev. C. A. H. Green, Vicar of Aberdare, tied, the nuptial knot. The newly-married couple left by the 9 a.m. train for Torquay, where the honeymoon is being spent. The wedding was of a quiet nature ow- ing to a recent bereavement in the bride- groom's family. A very large collection of expensive wedding presents have been received.

Singing Festival at Trecynon. The annual singing festival in connec- tion with the Congregational Chapels of Trecynon and District was held on Tues- day at Ebenezer Chapel. The following chapels were represented: Ebenezer ana Siloh, Trecynon; Salem, Robertstown; Cana, Penywaun; and Horeb, Llwydcoed. The juvenile festival was held in the morning, the conductor being Mr. Thos. Wyatt. Mr. Jenkin Rees occupied the chair. The festival for adults was held in the afternoon and evening, Mr. W. E. Thomas being the conductor. The presi- dents were Mr. John Davies and Rev. H. A. Davies. The singing throughout was very effective. The well-known anthem, "Gwaredigion yr Arglwydd,' was well sung. The accompanists were Miss M. Price arid Mr. W. B. James, Trecynon. The officers and committee were: Chair- man, Rev. W. S. Davies; treasurer, Mr John Lewis; secretary, Mr. J. T. Davies, Llwydcoed; Messrs. W. E. Thomas, Dl. J. Lewis, Edward Lewis, Lewis Williams, T Wyatt, J. Beynon, J. Williams, W. J. John, W. T. Williams, T. Howells, J. Lloyd, William Evans, J. B. James, R. Howells, Mrs. Davies, Messrs. J. T. Davies, W. John, T. J. Nicholas, D. Wil- liams, and the pastors of the churches affiliated. Mr. D. Evans, Robertstown, catechised the children.

Letters to the Editor. .FOOTBALL ON GOOD FRIDAY. Dear Sir,—Please pardon me if I am wrong in considering Mr. A. E. Kimpton's letter somewhat intemperate. Personal abuse is not evidence, and discourteous- ness in argumenf does, not strengthen one's cause. I made a statement, to which I still I adhere, that Nonconformists—for whose views I have great respect—do not re- gard Good Friday as the Anniversary of Our Lord's Death. This is shown by the many eisteddfodau, tea meetings, etc., held on this day. The instances given by Mr. Kimpton of collieries working and the Cardiff Nonconformist are purely local. I at once admit that our Saviour's death should be Commemorated on a day set apart for that purpose; but I also say the selection and the insistence upon the observance of the day should not be in the hands of one only of the many Christian sects. Perhaps it is unwise on my part to suggest to Mr. Kimpton, as it might lead to further vituperation on his part, that the fast and festival of Eastertide is a Christian rechauffe of the Saxon festival I held in honour of the goddess of Spring. I may be a poor type of Churchman, as Mr. Kimpton states, but I would prefer to be classed with Bishop Colenso and the Rev. Charles Kingsley rather than with Dr. Pusey, who, when a person asked him. for spiritual guidance, answered, u It is not your duty to ascertain the truth. It is your duty to accept and bèlieve the truth as taught by the Church. At your peril you reject it. The responsibility is not yours so long as you dutifully accept that which the Church has laid down for your acceptance." Mr. Kimpton's position is evidently taken, by Dr. Pusey, and permits to no one liberty of conscience or freedom of thougbt.-I am, sir, T. H. WHITE.

Billiards. ABERCYNON v. ABERAMAN INSTITUTE. Played at Aberaman on Thursday. Aberaman won by 240 points. Scores- Aberaman- T. B. Jones (captain), 200; T Bowen, 169; Philip Morgan, 169; J. Llewelyn, 200; H. Thomas, 200; J. R. Williams, 200; Tom Dumayne, 200; total, 1,338. Abercynon: Ted Jones, 116; Tim Hushes, 200; E. Davies, 200; W. N. Wyndham, 138; T. J. Davies, 140; J. Williams, 146; S. Phillips, 158; total, 1,098.

Police Promotion. Congratulations to Inspector William Davies, Mountain Ash, who has been pro- moted to the rank of Superintendent, Bridgend Division. He will be succeeded at Mountain Ash by Inspector Davies, Caerphilly, late of Abercynon. P.S. John Thomas, Aberdare, has been transferred to Hirwain District in the place of Sergeant Davies (retired).

iRhsgos. LINSEED COMPOUND" (Aniseed, Sene:.»a. Squill. Tnlu, &c), voids Influenza. EISTEDDFOD. At the Schools on Saturday evening a grand eisteddfod was held, under the presidency of Mr. J. Williams, Glyn-neath. The adjudicators were: Music, Mr: D. Evans, Trecynon; literature, Mr. Henry Lloyd (Ab Hevin), Aberdare. Chief choral, Edrych ar lesu" (A. Watkins), Cynon Music Lovers (under the leadership of Mr. J. Thomas, Hirwain). Quartette, Mr. Rees D. Davies and friends, Hirwain. Duet, Messrs. W. Jenkins and W. Evans, Hirwain. So- prano solo, Miss K. Mosley, Hirwain. Contralto solo, Master G. Davies, Hir- wain. Tenor solo, Mr. W. Evans, Hir- wain. 2nd Tenor solo, Mr. W.. Evans, Hirwain. Baritone solo, Mr. W. Glyn- dwr Jenkins, Hirwain. Bass solo, divid- ed between Messrs. T. Edwards and T. Beynon, Hirwain. Poetry, "Craig y Llyn," Mr. S. Jones, Bryn, Rliigos. Es- say. (C Night School," divided between Mies Davies, Pont-neath-Vaughan, and Mr. Llewelyn Morgan, Ystradfelite. Re- citation, (C Cariadlanc Dewr, Mr. J. .Richards, Rhigos. Impromptu speech, Suffragette/' divided between Messrs. Rees D. Davies -and A. C. Perkins, Hir- wain, and D. Davies (Dewi Cynon), Pen- deryn. Love letter, divided between Dewi Cynon and Miss M. G. Jones, Hirwain. The secretary was Mr. E. J. Jones, and the treasurer Mr. W. J. Lewis, Tramway, Rhigos.

Godreaman. SALEM (B.).—Special preaching ser- vices were held at Salem on Easter Sun- day. The officiating minister was the Rev. B. E. Williams, Tafl"s Well.

Aberaman. DEATH.—Mr. Benjamin Kellow, 8, Gladstone-street, passed away on Satur- day. He was 63 years of age. FOOTBALL.—On Tuesday afternoon a match was played at Michael's Field be- tween Pentrebach and the Aberaman Windsors. The Windsors won by 5 Windsors. The Windsors won by 5 goals to 1. b PERSON AL. The delegate of the Aberaman Branch of the Shop Assistants' Union at the annual delegate meeting at Liverpool this year was Mr. D. E. Davies, Hill-street. INTERMENT.—On Tuesday afternoon the interment of Mr. John Lawrence, Sunny Bank-street, took place at the Aberdare Public Cemetery. He was ap- prenticed and employed for many years as an assistant at Mr. D. Tudor Williams' pharmacy at Aberdare. TEMPERANCE RALLY. On Easter Tuesday Councillor Henry Wilson, of London, pursued his temperance propa- ganda at Aberaman. The Sons of Tem- peiance, and other temperance workers, assembled first at Saron Hall. Bro. Dan Thomas, W P. of the Rose of Sharon Section, and Bro. David Evans, F.S. of I the Hose ot Aman lJIVISlOU, were present. Afterwards, at the bottom of Hill-street, Councillor Wilson, Mr. Wm. Collier, and others, delivered' addresses. A procession then wended its way to Gwawr Baptist Chapel, where a public meeting was held. The Rev. W. T. Francis was chairman. On the platform were: Rev. Wm. Cal- vert, Aberdare: \Rev. H, P. Jenkins, Saron; Messrs. Thomas Davies (Sons of Temperance), Wm. Griffiths (Gwawr), and Wm. Collier. A powerful address I was given by Councillor Wilson. The Rev. H. P. Jenkins proposed and Mr W. Collier seconded thanks to the lecturer.

A,berdare. When you want a drink, have a good one. Try McLaren's Iron Brew, which is a good one. SKATING RINK CARNIVAL. The Fancy Dress Carnival which was to be held at the Skating Rink, Market Hall, on Thursday, March 31st, has been post- poned. Date will be given later. ABERDARE DOG SHOW.—A sale of dogs by Mr. Winstone Rees, auctioneer, took place at the close of the show on Monday, when 5 dogs were disposed of at good prices. YOUNG LIBERALS LEAGUE. Mr. Ernest Evans, B.A., B.C.L., ex-president of the Cambridge Union, and one of the most promising of young Welshmen, will address a meeting at 7.30 p.m. on Satur- day, April 2nd, at the Memorial Hall. All invited. COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION.—Mr W. Winstone Rees, agent to Mr. W. T. Harris, the defeated candidate for Gad- lys Ward at the recent election, has now made the returns shewing the expenses to amount to ^68 4s. only. AMBULANCE.—On Wednesday night, 30th March, a meat tea was held by the Aberdare 'Town Ambulance Brigade at their headquarters, the Railway Coffee Tavern. The Hon. Surgeon, Dr. E. J. Trevor Jones, was unable to attend. The table was headed by the Superintendent and First Ambulance Officer. Other offi- cfficers present were: Corporal P. Wil- liams, Corpl. J. Davies, A. G. Williams, Inspector of Stores; D. E. Davies, hon. sec. An entertainment followed. The toast of Host and Hostess" was pro- posed. Songs were rendered by Corporal Philip Williams and Brigadier D. J. Drew. Selections on the phonograph by T. H Williams. Recit by Corpl. J. Davies. THE GONDOLIERS.-On Easter Mon- day evening the first performance of Gil- bert and Sullivan's famous comic opera, "The Gondoliers," was given bv the Aberaman Serenaders Operatic Society, under the conductorship of Mr. T. J. Phillips, at the New Theatre to a crowd- ed audience. The dramatis personae were: The Duke of Plaza, Mr. W. H. Williams; Luiz (his attendant), Jr. Eben Powell, R.A.M.; Grand Inquisitor, Mr. Joe Jonathan; Marco Palmieri, Mr. Wat Phillips; Guiseppe Palmieri, Mr. Gwilvm Phillips; Antonio Francesco, Mr. Sam Miles; Giorgio Annibale, Mr. Sam Miles; and Venetian Gondoliers, Messrs. Edward Barry, H. A. Howells, and Henry Wil- liams. The Duchess of Plaza-Toro, Miss Marion Lewis; Casilda (her daughter), Miss Mary Phillips; Gianetta. Miss Marion A. Barry; Tessa, Miss Miller; Fiametta, Miss Joyce Evans; Vittoria, Miss M. A. Phillips; Contadine, Miss Hilda Morris; Inez (the King's Foster Mother), Mrs. G. D. Phillips. The per- foimance was an unqualified success all through, and the conductor, choir, and aitistes must be congratulated. Mr. G. D Phillips made an excellent stage manager. Miss May Yates accompanied throughout in an able manner. The secretaries were Messrs. H. A. Howells and R. Ingram. There was also an aug- mented orchestra, which gave entire satisfaction.

T pecynon. "LINSEED COMPOUND" for Cougar, Colds, and Bronchial troubles. 9i., 1 ih ST. FAGAN'S.-On Good Friday there was a celebration of the Holy Commun- ion at 8 o'clock, the celebrant being the Vicar. A Welsh service took place at 11 o clock, a sermon being preached by Rev. Evan Thomas. The three hours service was conducted by Rev. D. J. Arthur, B.A., Hirwain. A children's service was held in the afternoon, conducted by Rev. T. W. Long. The service in the even- ing was conducted by the Vicar. A lan- tern service was held the same evening at St. Winefred's, entitled, "The Stpry of the Cross." The Vicar and Mr. G. R. Protheroe conducted. SILOH.—Preaching services were held at Siloh Welsh Cong. Church on Good Friday, when masterly sermons were de- livered by Rev. J. Lewis Williams, M.A., B.Sc., Aberystwyth. There were large congregations. The meetings were intro- duced by Revs. W. D. Barber, J. D. Rees, and Mr. D. A. Jones. The singing was under the conductorship of Mr. Thomas Wyatt, and the organist was Mr. William John.

Mountain Ash. NONOGENARIAN DEAD.-The fun- eral of Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor, 43, Aber- pennar Street, took place last Saturday afternoon. The deceased was in her 90th year, and had resided in the district practically the whole of her long life. The funeral service was conducted by Mr. George Bailey (English Wesleyan Chapel). The funeral was furnished throughout by Mr. Frank Mills. FUNERAL.—The interment of the mortal remains of Mr. George Williams, 3, Union-street, took place at Caegarw Cemetery on Good Friday afternoon. The deceased was one of the oldest inhabit- antc, being 71 years of age. The bodv was taken to St. Margaret's Church, where a short service was conducted by the Rev. J. Sinnett Jones, M.A. The funeral was conducted by Mr. Frank Mills and Mr. David Evans. SUCCESSFUL COMPETITORS. At Porth Easter Eisteddfod on Tuesday afternoon the Newtown United Juvenile Choir won the first prize, value X5 and a silver medal for the conductor, Mr. Arthur Davies, Jeffrey-street. There were six choirs entered, and the test'was, We rock away. At the same Eis- teddfod, Miss Mildred Davies won the pianoforte solo, "Autumn Memories." There were 45 competitors, and the prize was one guinea. WEDDING.—A very pretty wedding took place at St. Margaret's Church last Saturday morning. The contracting par- i ^e/e Mr" Albert Davies, son of Mr. and .Mrs. Wm Davies, 9, Albert-street, Miskin, and Miss Annie Martin, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thos. Martin, 15, Clarence-street, Miskin. The bride was attended by her sister, and was given away by her father. The bridegroom was accompanied by Mr. Chas. Neads and F*. Alfred Jenkins. The officiating minister was the Rev. D. E. Roberts, M.A. PARISH CHURCH.—Holy Commun- /~n? celebrated in St. Margaret's Church on Easter Sunday at 7, 8,30, and 11 o'clock. The Vicar was the celebrant ZtT?n.<* 8-30> assisted by the Revs. W. R Williams, Aeron Davies, and T. Jones, ri-i m 0,e^0Ck service was full choral, lhe Te Deum was sung to Sullivan in D. and the Benedictus to Martin's set- tmg. The Rev. Aeron Davies preached, and the Rev. D. E. Roberts was the cele- brant. The evening service was con- ducted by the Rev. J. Sinnett Jones, who pleached from 1 Cor. xv., 20. The canti- cles were sung to Read in C, and the an- them was "Break forth into joy." TI-IEA.TRTCAL.-IV,e have the plesure to inform our Mountain Ash readers that a theatrical treat is in store for them in the shape of a visit by the F. R. Benson Co. (South) to the Workmen's Institute on April 4, 5 and 6 It behoves the pub- lic to take advantage of this visit and en- courage this (world-renowned Company, so that it might come again at no distant date. The name of Benson is a house- hold word, for he has paid annual visits to all the Provincial cities with an ever varying repertoire of Shakesperian works. If the Mountain Ash THI"hiIf* ennnnrf 4-l-» I: 1.1..4-.p IJV..L l,J1.1t) performances, Mr. W. H. Savery, the general manager, may be prevailed upon to book this Co. to our town at least twice a year. There will be special re- ductions to school parties. See advertise- ment in another column.

Ylnysboeth. ALL SAINTS.—On Easter Day services were held at All Saints Church at 7, 8.30. and 11 a.m. The church had been tastefully decorated. The Rev. H. Rees officiated. The choir rendered an an- them He is Risen" (Caleb Simpson), under the conductorship of Mr. George Hunt. Mr. E. W. Keel presided at the organ.

Abercyrrcn, SACRED CONCERT. On Sunday evening a grand sacred concert was held at the Workmen's Hall bv the Abercynon Male Voice and Choral Society. Mr. E. H. Battram occupied the chair. The Male Voice Party rendered the test piece for Mountain Ash Eisteddfod, while the Choral Society sang the test piece, "0 Father whose Almighty Power." A cornet solo was given by Master Livesey. Mr. Robert Wyndham gave a recitation. The conductor of the choir is Mr. W. Williams (Eos Berw). The accompanists were Miss Blodwen Matthews and Mr. Haydn Woods. TEA.—Tea was held at the English Cong. Chapel, Abercynon, on Good Friday. The tables were presided over by Mrs. Jos. Matthews, Miss E. A. Matthews, Miss B. Matthews, Miss E. A. Thomas, Miss M. Edwards, Mrs. Gibbon, Miss Thomas, Miss Bowden, Mrs. Cars- lake, Miss E. Richards, Miss Newman, Mrs. Jenkins, Mrs. Edwards, Mrs. Tay- lor, Miss Taylor, Mrs. E. Jones, Mrs. Matthews, Miss Jones. The cutters were Mrs. Stone, Mrs. Tame, Mrs. Poulton, Mrs. Hek, Mrs. Gardner. Tea brewers, Mrs. Bufton, Mr. W. Taylor, Mr. W. Robinson. In the evening, at the Work- men's^Hall, a cantata, "Little Folks at Play," was performed in full character by the Band of Hope Choir, numbering 80 voices. Between the acts, action songs were sung in character. The chil- dren acquitted themselves in a brilliant manner. Mr. H. S. Blomeley was the conductor. The accompanists were Miss E. Blomeley, A.L.C.M., and Miss Millie Burge. Mr. E. H. Battram occupied the chair.

YrijSibwS. DEATH.—Ynysybwl-has lost one of its oldest inhabitants in the death of Mrs. Williams, 110, Robert-street. She was a faithful member of Jerusalem C.M. Church. FOOTBALL. The Ynysybwl Village Boys were on Good Friday at Abercynon knocked out in the Semi-Final Round of the Pontypridd Knock-out Competition by Cilfynydd to the tune of 8 points to nil. GOOD FRIDAY.—The English Cong. Church held their annual tea on the above day. The following attended at the tables: Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Grinter, Mrs. D. J. Lewis, Misses Richards, M. Jones, L. Jones, Annie Reeves, Gwladys Thomas; also Mrs. Monks, Mrs. Jones, and Mrs. Durbin assisted. The catering was done by Mr. A. Richards. Superin- tendents, the Rev. M. E. Thomas and Mr. W. R. Harris. In the evening an excel- lent entertainment was given in tlie presence of a large number. The title of the service of feong was, "Miss Berry's Harvest Home." Reader, Mr. W. Emrys ENails, B.Sc. Chairman, Rev. M. E. Thomas. Organist, Miss M. J. Richards. Conductor, Mr. J. H. Williams. DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES. On Thursday evening, at the Girls' School, prizes and certificates were presented to the successful students of the Ynysybwl the successful students of the Ynvsybwl Evening and Technical Classes. Mr. Dd. Smith, a member of the late Llanwonno School Board, presided over a good aud- ience. The book prizes were presented by Mrs. W. G. Williams, Abercynon, member of the Mountain Ash Education Committee, and the certificates by Alder- man Wm. Jones, Mountain Ash. Mr. A. Morgan, Director of Education, also spoke. The following were the recipients in their respective classes: Evening Continuation: Mr. William Beamand. Vocal and Theoretical Music: Mr. A. E. j Bowler, Miss Annie James. Instru- mental Music: Messrs. Wm. Meredith, H. Neath, C. Davey, J. H. Williams, Wm. Gates, Bert Meredith, Wm. Hazel, Cyril Gates, Wm. Meredith. French: Messrs. W. D. Rogers, Wm. Jones. Min- ing and Practical Mathematics: Messrs. Edward Breeze, A. E. Holligan, Gwilym Moses. Cookery: Misses Marion Ed- wards, Elizabeth Lewis, Evelyn Dawe, Mary Jane Evans. Elementary Dress- making: Miss Maggie Jones, Miss""Mary Williams. Scientific Dressmaking: Mrs. Wilmot, Mrs. Williams. Mathematics: Mr. Wm. Jones. Geology: Messrs. John Jenkins, Llewelyn Loader. Certificates were awarded to Messrs. Ed. Breeze, John Evans, James Jones, A. E. Holligan, Gwilym T. Moses. Solos were given by Messrs. R. A. Thomas and W. D. Jones. A vote of thanks accorded to Mrs. W. G. Williams and Alderman Wm. Jones was proposed by Councillor T. W. Jones. and seconded by Councillor Silas Williams. A vote of thanks was accorded to the chairman by Mr. Alfred Morgan, and seconded by Mrs. W. G. Williams.

Abercynon Police Couit-. THURSDAY, March 31st-Before Col. M. Morgan, Capt. G. A. Evans, and Mr D. Prosser. COMMITMENT. Mr. W. Phillips, assistant overseer, applied for the commitment of T. R. Evans, grocer, Miskin, for non-payment of poor rate. The Bench committed him for 14 days, suspended for 14 days. DRUNKS. Benjamin Hill, Tyntetown, drunk in Bagot-street, also in Station-street, Pen- rhiweeiber, 10s. and costs in each case. John McCaffrey, an ex-blacklister, drunk at Mountain Ash, 10s. and costs. UNFULFILLED PROMISE. Alice Taylor, Mountain Ash, summoned Chas. Murphy, Abertridwr, to show cause, etc. This case was adjourned some time ago on the defendant promising to marry complainant. A letter was now handed in, in which defendant admitted paternity, but men- tioned nothing about marriage. Mary Ann Taylor, mother of complain- ant, said she had given defendant every chance to marry her daughter. She liad published the banns three times at hiF request, and had even bought the ring. An order of 3s. 6d. per week was made. NEIGHBOURS FALL OUT. Elvira Meredith, Tyntetown, was charged with assaulting Catherine John- son. The latter complained that Mrs. Mere- dith, who is an elderly lady, struck hei with a key, marking her forehead. Mrs. Meredith, who was very voluble, denied striking complainant with a key. She simply took a stone from Mrs. John- son's hand in self-defence. Defendant was bound over to keep the peace. THEFT OF COAL. Lilly Owen (12) and Violet Rose (13), Abercynon, two children, were brought up for stealing coal, the property of the Carnepark Colliery Co. Mr. E. Horley, Cardiff, for the prose- cution, said the Company were seriously troubled by these thefts. He believed the parents were to blame. There were some bushes near the colliery, where the parents received the coal from the chil- dren. P.C. Williams said he saw the two chil- dren on the top of a truck, throwing coal down. They afterwards jumped down and carried the coal away. When he appeared on the scene they dropped the coal and ran away. He caught one of them.. Harris, manager, said that during the last few months the Company had lost an average of a ton of coal per week. The Bench fined the parents 20s. each or 14 days. EJECTMENTS. The Ynysboeth Cottage Co. applied for an ejectment order against Wm. Morris, 98, Kennard-street, Ynysboeth. Abraham Richards, agent to E. W. Thomas, Ynysybwl, applied for a similar order against Moses Rose, 48, Robert- street, Ynysybwl. Both were granted.

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