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Aberdare Horticultural j Society. —— Coming-of-age Show. The 21st annual i!o r show, under the auspices of the above Society, was held at Aberrant Park on Tuesday in wretched weather, which seriously affected the attendance. The president is Sir W. T. Lewis, Bart. Committee: Messrs T. Escott, C. Garrett, A. George. D. M, John. T. Moles, W. J. Evans, T. Roderick, Geo. Dean, C. Reed, S. Cox, J. Comley, W. Vallis, A. Llewellyn, George Evilon, Cyrus Thomas, E. Jackrnac, James Stroud, W. Price, D. J, Chappell, W. Lavender, W. C. Combes, J. Prowle, James Ruther, G. Griffiths, A Bucking- ham. W. Marsh, D. M. Richards, W. Amesbury, A. E. Harmston. G. Kohlbecker, John Jones, S. Lawrence, T. Gerrish, W. Lanman, J Paddock, — James Evans. W Chairman of committee, Air L. N. Williams, J.P, Vice-chairmen, Messrs F. B. Harrisot:, T. Walter Williams, G. Tudor Williams and J. Comiey. Treasurer, Mr W. F. Parry de Winton. Mr T. D. Williams, accountant, was the hard-working secretary, The judges were Messrs H E. Farmer, Castle Gardens, Cardiff, John Rees, Llanover, E. H. Battram, Abercynon, and E. T. Sims, Dunraven Castle. Honey. Rev. Morgan, Penllergaer. Bread and potatoes, Mr Joe Evans, j Aberaman. Luncheon was served in a tent at 2 o'clock Mr J. Paddock, Park Restaurant, Aberdare, catering. Mr TV. F. Parry de Winton presided, supported by Mr A. S, Pleace, Mr Treharne, Mr J. Prowle, the judges and several members of the committee. Mr de Winton proposed" The King," after which Mr Pleace toasted the judge? Mr H. R. Farmer, in responding said they had a very fine show, but unfortun- ately it was taarred by the weather. He could confidently say that the exhibits shown that day would compare with the best he had seen in several shows he had attended this year. Mr E. H. Battram, in further raspon. ding, congratulated the committee upon such a successful exhibition. He sin. cerely hoped they would not be daunted by the weather and by the poor atten- dance. He was pleased to see Mr de Winton and Mr Pleace present. He was sure they would see things through, and would see also that the society should not be discontinued. The committee had also a most noble gentleman as president of the society, viz., Sir W, T. Lewis. (Applause). For his (Mr Battram's) part he would gladly give his services gratis, It had been said that the Socialist spirit was very strong in Aberdare. But he was afraid that they had only two S's—social selfishness. He believed in three S's—social self sacrifice. That was the real Socialism, Rev — Morgan, Penllergaer, proposed Success to the Aberdare Flower Show." He remarked that the competitions that day were very keen; far more keen than those at the great show in Llanelly the previous day. The speaker went on to refer to gardening and the cultivation of flowers as hobbies. He believed they would hear less of Socialism and hear less discontent amongst the working-classes if they found some hobby to interest themselves. Mr de Winton, in responding for the society, observed that the chairman of committee, Mr L. N. Williams, had been detained at Aberystwyth. They had reached the 21st annual show, He well remembered eight or nine of them, for he had been more or less connected with the society since he came to Aberdare. With regard to the weather, they had hactworse days than even that day four or five years ago the attendance did not reach 25. Since then, however, they had had a few successful shows, and the society was in a flourishing condition. However, he did not know how things would stand after settling that day's accounts. In conclusion, Mr de Winton paid a tribute to the judges for their dis- interestedness in carrying out their work. The Band of H.M. Scots Guards, conductor, Mr Fred W. Wood, played excellent selections during the afternoon and evening. AWARDS. Section No. I.-Open. Plants. Group of Miscellaneous Plants: 2, W. Marsh, Aberdare; 3, H. Fennell, Mer- thyr. Four fine foliage and variegated plants 1, Miss Davies, Bryngolwg; 2, A. S. Thomas, Merthyr; 3, C. Garrett, Tre- cynon. Four Stove and Green-house Plants in Bloom: 1, W. Amesbury, Aberdare; 2, Miss Davies. Exotic Ferns, 4 distinct varieties: 1, W. Amesbury; 2, A. "Thomas, Merthyr; 3. W. Marsh. Cut Flowers. Roses, H.P/s and H.'l's 1, Treseder ¡ and Son, Cardiff. Roses, Tea or Noisettes; 1, S. Treseder and Son. Cactus Dahlias: 1, W. F. P. de Win ton. Sweet Peas, 12 vases: 1, W. F. Parry de Winton; 2. J. W. Lewis, Merthyr; 3, J. Shurdle, Godreaman. Sweet peas: 3, H. T. Wales, Neath. Geraniums: 1, J. H. Powell, Aber- dare; 3, H. T. Wales. Picotees or Carnations: 1. T. W. Thomas, Whitchurch. Annuals, 12 varieties: 1, W. F. Parry de Winton; 2, H. T. Wales. Herbaceous Flowers: 1, W. F. Parry j de Winton. Cut Flowers: 1, W. F. P. de Winton; 2, C. Garrett; 3, J. H. Powell. Bouquet for the hand: 1, W. Treseder; 2. Gray and Sons, Merthyr. Cut Blooms Double Begonias: 1, H. Fennell, Merthyr. Cut Blooms Single Begonias; 1, Ji. Fennell, Merthyr. Section No. 2.—Gentlemen and their Gardeners. Plants and Flowers, Group of Miscellaneous Plants: 1, W. F. P. de Winton; 2, W. Amesbury; 3, J, H. Powell. Exotic Ferns: 1, A. S. Thomas; 2, J. W. Lewis; 3, C. Garrett. Six Foliaged Table Plants: J, H. Fen- nell: 2, A. S. Thomas; 3, J. W. Lewis. Gloxinias, 6 pots -in plants: 1, W. F. Parry de Winton. Eoses, H.P.'s and H.T.'s: 1, H. T. Wales. Collection of Cut Flowers: 1. W. F. P. de Winton; 2, H. T. Wales. Sweet Peas, 6 vases: 1, W. F. P. de Winton; 2, C, H Flooks; 3, H. E. Jones, Merthyr. Sub-Section No. 12.—Gentlemen not em- ploying a Gardener regularly. Begonias, 12 plants: 1, G, Gdffithe; 2. T. Oliver. Asters, 6 blooms: 1, C. Bridgeman, Penrhiwceiber; 2, F. Crocker, Aberdare. Pansies, 12 blooms: 1, C. Bridgeman; 2, T. Hale; 3, T. Marsh. Zonal, Geraniums: 1, T. Oliver; 2, W. Price, Cwmbach, Table Plants, 2 pots, flowering: 1, T. Oliver; 2, C. Garrett; 3, A. Buckingham. Group of Miscellaneous Plants.—Prize, Silver Cup, valued £ 5 5e., given by D. A. Thomas, Esq., M.P., the cup to be won 3 times, but not successively: 1, J. W. Lewis; 2, G. Griffiths; 3, C. Bridgeman. Apples, culinary: 1, J. Paddock, Aber- nant Gardens; 2, H. Fennell; 3, A. S. Pleace, Aberdare. Apples, dessert: 1, H. Fennell; 2, John Stubbins, Tudor-terrace; 3, John Pittard, Treoynon. Collection of Vegetables: 1, S. Chap- pell, Cwmbach. Cauliflower: 1, J. Paddock. Celery. White: 1, H. Hale; 2, C. Gar- rett; 3, A. Buckingham. Carrots: 1, Thos. Oliver; 2, C. Hor- ton, Cwmbach; 3, S. Chappell. Parsnips: 1, H. Earley, Aberdare; 2, W. Jenkins, Aberdare; 3, Thoe. Oliver. Onions, Spring- 1, H. Hale; 2, A. Buckingham; 3, H. Earley. Runner Beans: 1, Fred Ball, Glyn- neath;: 2, S. Chappell; 3, H. Hale. Cucumbers: 1, J. Paddock; 2, H, Fen- nell; 3, T. Morgan, Ynysboeth. Peas: 1, Fred Ball; 2, W. G. James, Pentrebach; 3, S. Cox, Aberdare. Tomatoes: 1, Wm. Price. Cwmbach: 2, C. Garrett; 3, S. Cox. Section No. 3.—Open. Dessert Fruit: 1, J. Paddock; 2, Miss Davies, Bryngolwg. Grapes, White: 1, Miss Davies. Grapes, Black: 1, Miss Davies. Peaches: 1, J. Paddock. Apples, dessert: 1, J. Pittard; 3, Mrs. Hodges, Gadlys. Apples, culinary; 1, F. Brewer; 2, John Spurdle; 3, H. T. Wales. Pears, dessert: 2, H. T. Wales; 3, Mrs. Hodges. Gooseberries: 1, F. Brewer; 2, Fred Ball; 3, H. T. Wales. Currants, Black: 1, F. Brewer; 2, H. T. Wales; 3, W. F. Parry de Winton. Currants, Red: 1, W. F. P. de Winton; 2, G. G. Hann; 3, F. Brewer, Collection of Vegetables: 1, W. T. Rees; 2, Harry Lewis. Potatoes: 1, Harry Rowlands; 2, F. Brewer; 3, Fred Ball. Potatoes, round: 1, T, Rees; 2, H. Lewis; 3, F. Brewer. I Potatoes, kidney: 1, F. Brewer; 2, E. W. Jones, Taffs Well; 3, H. Rowlands. Cauliflower: 1, W. F. P. de Winton; I 2, W. G. James; 3, J. Paddock. Celery, White: 1. W. T. Rees; 2, H. J Hale; 3, C. Garrett. Celery, Red: 2, W. C. Coombes; 3, H. Lewis. Carrots, long: 1, H. T. Wales; 2, W. T. Rees; 3, H. Lewis. Carrots, short: 1, W. T. Eets; 2, J. Evans; 3, H. Hale. Turnips: 1, A. S. Pleace; 2, W. Thomas, Aberdare; 3, 11. Lewis. Onions, spring sown: 1, H. Lewis, Llandaff; 2, T. Eees, Maesyffynon; 3, W, F. Parry de Winton. Onions, autumn sown: 1, W. F. p, de Winton; 2, Harry I.ewis; 3, Mrs Hodges, Gadlys Cottage. Peas: 1, F. Brewer, Taffs Well; 2, W. G. James; 3, T. Hale, Abernant, Beans, runners: 1, T. Rees; 2, F. Brewer; 3, Harry Lewis, Llandaff. Beans, broad: 2, J. Evans, Aberdare; 3, Mrs. Hodges. Cucumbers: 1, J. Paddock; 2, H. Fen- nell; 3, Geo. King. Tomatoes:. 1, 1-1. T. Wales; 2, W. F. Parry deW inton; 3, W. T. Rees, Maesy- ffynon. White Cabbage: 1, S. Chappell; 2, John Prowle;)3, H. T. Wales. Basket of Salad: 1, H. T. Wales; 2, Miss Davies. Beetroot: 1, Fred Ball; 3, A. T. Wales. Leeks: 1, S. Chappell; 2, Fred Ball; 3, Harry Lewis. Parsnips: 1, F. Brewer; 2, Geo. King;' 3, John Spurdle. Vegetable Marrows: 1, W. F. P. de. Winton; 2, Fred Brewer; 3, Geo. King.

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Letters to the Editcjp, « BORN IN IGNORANCE, IMMERSION v. SPRINKLING. Dear Sir,—In the criticism of Mr. 'Kin- sey's sermon by one who signed himself "Methodist," I noticed that the chief thing he quibbled about was baptism by immersion. Being an immersed believer myself, I hardly liked the way in which he alluded to the Baptists as being bi- goted. It is not becoming or Christ-like of any professing Christian to speak in such a manner of one who is trying to make known the Gospel of Jesus Christ as it is in the New Testament. Though I am an immersed believer, yet I am not a Baptist, but I believe myself to be a Christian, and a Christian only, belonging to the Church of Christ," which is the world over. Now Methodist" made a great mis- take when he declared that the Rev. Mr. Kinsey was a Baptist for the same reason that he (his critic) was a Methodist, that being because his parents were Method- ists before him. But though it is often the case of the children accepting the same belief as their parents, yet it often happens they do not accept either of the beliefs should the both parents in any family differ in their beliefs Scriptur- ally. My own father was taught accord- ing to the Wesleyan belief, my mother that of the State Church (or Church or England). True, I had my early training under the same connection as my father, yet I belong to neither Wesleyau nor State Church to-day. Why? Because I have for some time arrived to a mature age enabling me not only to read for my- self, but also to think and decide as to what is truth as contained in the word of God. "Methodist" mentioned that the Rev, Mr. Kinsey continually referred in his sermon to "Infant Sprinkling," and also went on to say that surely he must know that grown-up people also undergo the right of Baptism by sprinkling. But what of that? The fact that grown-up people as well as babies are sprinkled does not prove that adults should be sprinkled any more so than babies; and surely not because of the practice of sprinkling can it in any way be said or proved that sprlinkling is the correct meaning of One Baptism mentioned in Ephesians iv., 5. Now I take it by the way that Method- ist writes asking, "Are not both methods (sprinkling and immersion) right?", that he is in doubt himself, and would like to know which method is right Scriptur- ally. In Matthew iii., 16, it is said that Jesus when he was baptized of John the Bap- tist, came up straight-way out of the water. Now He must have been in the water before He could come out of the water. In Romans vi., 4, you will see that the Apostle Paul speaks of Baptism as a burial. In Paul's letter to the Colos- sians he again refers to Baptism as a burial. Phillip and the Eunich went down both "into the water," and then, a came up out of the water." In answer to .Methodist's question as to the real meaning of the word "Bap- tizo," in every case it means to immerse, dip, or to plunge the person under water, and never does it mean-to sprinkle. Now if you look in Mark xvi., 16, you will see that it is He who believeth and is baptized shall be saved," so as regards babies being baptized it is not asked for, as it is impossible for them to believe in anything at that age. F. MORGAN. 30, Cwmaman-road, Godreaman. July 26,. 1910.

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AMERICAN HUMOUR. HAMLET TO DATE. To beef, or not to beef? I That is the question. Whether 'tis nobler in the human corporation to suffer the stings and gnawings of unrequited appetite, or by taking pledge against the icod price boosters end them. "To sniff, to taste, to chew, to gorge'—steak, chop, roast, tongue, ribs, wieners — perhaps to dream! Aye, there's the grub! For in that dream what visions may come.- 12 cent hamburger, 10 cent tenderloin, 8 cent liver-t3 harrow up our starved imaginations 'Ah, 'tis the prices that makes cowards of us all, inclining us rather to accept the vegecary- menu, e'en though in dreams we rouse such in- digestive pangs as sleep may conjure from the baseless fabric of a phantom ham PRECEPT AND EXAMPLE. Colonel, that was an admirable speech. you made at the club the other evening on the obli- gations of citizenship. I've been intending to tell you so ever since I heard it. We need more of that kind of talk nowadays. But what are you looking so gloomy about this morning, Colonel? No bad news, I hope? Dash it ail. yes. I've been drawn on a jury!" — Chicago Tribune. SOUNDED BEST WHEN SILENT. In a railroad office in West Philadelphia there is an old and trusted clerk of Celtic extraction, who keeps his associates in a confitant state of good humour by an unending series of witti- cisms, interspersed occasionally with "bulls so glaring that even he himself has to jo' nn the laugh that invariably follows such a break on his part. There was some trouble on the telephone one day recently, and Mike, as he is called among his friends, lost much of his usual good nature in his efforts to get the gist of a message that was being sent from another office. The man on the other end of the wire finally became exaspe- rated, and asked Mike if he was losing his hear- ing. "I can hear you all right until you begin te talk," said Mike, "and then I can't understand a word you say.Philaclelphia Times. WHY HE CAME THERE. Doctor Hauteur gazed at the mendicant curled up in one of his office chairs. "What do you want? he demanded. "I'd like a bottle o' medicine." explained the mendicant, "but I ain't got no money." "Then, if you have no money why did you come here? Why didn't you pick out the doctor across the street? Begg-ars can't be choosers, ye know, Doc."— Brooklyn Life. THE FLORAL TREATMENT. She was unquestionably a stout woman. She occupied more than one person's share of space in the street-car, and quite overshadowed her trim companion. "You really ought to try something," said her friend, in reply to an aside from the efcout lady herself regarding her weight. A woman I know reduced herself twenty pounds in a very few months by taking a treatment. I can find out what it was, if you like. "You're very kind," said the stout lady, but I've quite given up trying to get thin. Oh. I know "—she went on as the other inter- rupted—" but you cannot induce me to take up any new fads. The last one I tried settled that. They made me imagine that I was a beautiful lily swaying in the summer breeze from side to side! I decided that was ridiculous for a woman of my weight, and so- ■" "Perhaps you didn't give it a fair trial," sug- gested her friend. Perhaps not, but my hueband came in just when I was being a lily, and he-" Men never understand, do they?" said her friend. NOT THAT KIND OF FATHER. A certain ensign in the Navy had an over- whelming desire to marry the daughter oi a Rear-Admiral, who was noted in the Service. as a frank, not to say harsh, man. The ensign 4 went, with much trepidation, into the office of the man he desired to make his father-in-law. So you want to marry my daughter?" in- quired the Rear-Admiral, in deep chest tones. "Yes, sir." Well, what are you going to sup- port a wife on, with nothing but the pay of an ensign? Well, Admiral, if I am not mistaken, you were married when you were an ensign." "Yes, young man, I was; but I lived off my father-in-law, and I'll be blest if you are going to do that,Saturday Evening Post. FADS AND FANCIES. It was a radiant nsormng, and as the new boarder sat down in her appointed place at the table, she felt impelled to pass the word on. The world is an enchanted land in this delight- ful weather," she remarked to her right-hand neighbour. The stout lady shook out her nap- kin as she replied: "I increase my walk to two miles this morning. That ought to take off a pound or two. You see, I'm under treatment for my flesh. Good morning, Mr. Faxon! "Good-morning, Mrs. Lovering!" said the newcomer, taking the chair at the new boarder's left. How much have you lost this week? Five pounds, Mr. Faxon. It ought to have been, six by schedule, but I took sugar three times in my tea. I must be more strict." Mr. Faxon, will you take oatmeal this morn- ing? asked the landlady. Wheat berries, please, Mrs. Holt. Oatmeal is too heating for my blood. Good morning, Miss Lewis! "Good-morning! No, thank you, Mrs. Holt, ,no cereal. Just my egg on toast, please. And have mother's hot water ready. She is coming as soon as she takes her fifteen breaths." How do you find your one tneal a day agrees with you?" asked Mrs, Lovering. "Thank you, it's really the only way to live. You see, I can hav-e all the oranges I wish through the day. I wish I could persuade mother to try it. She's simply killing herself with that Hamburg steak and hot water, but when she gets a fad you can't do anything with her." Mrs. Holt, may I have grapefruit instead of oranges? They're so much better for my rheu- matism," said the schoolmistress. And I pre- fer triscuits to muffins." Bread twice toasted is the thing," remarked Mrs. Lovering. "I'm taking Miss Boycott's treatment," she explained to the new boarder. I've gone off thirty pounds. Do you like cream in your coffee? Why, that's the worst thing! 1- I'd rather go without coffee than take it without cream. I'm so dependent on it," broke in Miss Lewis. That's what makes you so bilious," said the schoolmistress," Why, if I should take coffee with cream in it three mornings running, I'd be dead. My stomach wouldn't stand it." Mrs. Holt, could I have a baked apple? asked the man opposite. What course are you pursuing asked Mrs. Lovering of the new boarder. I'm taking a few postgraduate studies at col- lege." Oh, I don't mean that. I mean what diet? "Course in diet? Why, none, except to eat what's set before me,"—" and say nothing," the girl wanted to add, but she refrained. "Not even buttermilk?" she asked, tenta- tively. Not even buttermilk," replied the girl. Well, I've lost two inches round the waist since I began those new arm and hip move- ments," said Mrs. Lovering. What exercises do vou take? I walk and row and golf and skate and-" I don't mean that. I mean for your health." "I don't do' anything for my "health," re- turned the girl. There was a note of savagery in her voice. Really exclaimed Mrs. Lewis. You look healthy, but there, you never can tell. Now 1- Mother!" interrupted Miss Lewis. Do -i't get on to your feelings. You don't begin to suffer as I do, but as long as you insist on that disgusting steak you won't be well." Mrs. Lewis retired behind the steam of her hot water with a sigh. At the week's end the new boarder gave up lber room. "I'm sorry," said Mrs. Holt. "Ia it the table? It has the nam. of being ""1'y hygienic." "I don't want to be hygienic," returned the tiew boarder. I want to be—deadly! I w,nt to eat chocolate Oft ö.y raw -;oyst,&rs and low on my onions it I tfea&esirel

¡,.JT.it; Bethesda (B.), Abernant. On Sunday, July 31st, the following children of Bethesda Sunday School were presented with certificates foi having successfully passed the Scripture examin- ation of the Sunday School: Tommy Thomas, Willie John, Emma Howells, David Thomas, John Williams, Richard Morgan, Ceridwen Thomas, Annie M. John, Blodwen Williams, Nana Howells, Gwladys Powell, Nellie Thomas, Ethel Davies, Gretta Jones, May Moore, Nana Watkins, E. A. Thomas, Maggie Rees, Mary Thomas, Thomas Forey, David Morgan, Idwal Davies, Morgan Jones, Trevor Davies, Ernest Davies, Maggie Peters, Amelia Moore, Lizzie Morgan, David Peters. Mr. Roberts, Penrhiwceiber, presented the certificates. It is very gratifying to see so many children sitting for this ex- amination, and every one passing suc- cessfully. Great praise is due to the teachers for sacrificing their time and labour.

Suicide at Mountain Ash. On Saturday morning, about 9 o'clock, a young man named Arthur Pratt, in the employ of Mr. W. H. Phillips, fruiterer. 7, Oxford-street, went to an upstairs room, and there found Isaac Jennings, shop manager, hanging from the beam. The police and Mr. Phillips were sent foi4, but life was quite extinct. No reason is assigned for the act. Deceased was working on the previous night. He was married only about 3 weeks ago. He was, a native of Walsall, but had been living in Mountain Ash for nearly two years. THE INQUEST. At the Mountain Ash Police Station on Wednesday morning, Mr. R. J. Rhys (district coroner) held an inquiry con-* cerning the death of Isaac Jennings, late- ly in apartments at 11, Lyndhurst-street. George Jennings, brother of deceased, 4, Summer-road, Acock's Green, near Birmingham, identified, and stated that his brother was 44 years of age. Witness had not seen his brother for over 12 months. About 18 or 20 years ago the de- ceased had an accident, and a clot formed on the brain, and he had not been the same man since. He suffered from in- somnia, Arthur Pratt, employed by Mr. W. H. Phillips, said that he discovered Jennings last Saturday morning in an upstairs room at 7, Oxford-street, hanging from a beam, his feet touching the floor. The rope was tied round the beam. He had not seen him before that morning. Wm. Henry Phillips said that deceased had been in his employ since Nov., 1908. Witness was told that deceased entered the shop at 8 o'clock, but his proper time was 8.30 When he was sent for it would be about 9 o'clock, and life was quite ex- tinct. He had heard a rumour that Jen- nings was married some little time ago. Deceased was exceedingly reserved. Arthur Payne, an assistant at the Glancynon Hotel, deposed that he saw deceased standing by the shop door at 8.30 on Saturday morning. P.S. John Clinch deposed that from information he received he went to 7, Oxford-street and saw the deceased. He had been cut down, and the rope pro- duced was what he had hanged himself with. The beam was about 8 feet high. There was a box in the room that he might have stood on. He'left a note in his own handwriting, Something has gone wrong in my head, I am going mad." The jury returned a verdict "That de- ceased hanged himself whilst suffering from temporary insanity."

Carmarthen Eisteddfod. LOCAL SUCCESSES. At the Carmarthen Eisteddfod on Mon- day the following were among the local vlinners: Duet (tenor and bass), "The moon hath raised her lamp (from The Lily of Killarney "): Messrs Oliver Jones, Aber.. dare, and Watkin Phillips, Aberaman. Bass solo, 0', ruddier than the cherry" (Handel), recit and air: Mr. Robert Hughes, Aberdare. Tenor solo, I arise from dreams of thee (Sala Mon), Watkin Phillips, Aberaman. Male Voice Competition (60-80 voices), The Voice of the Torrent" (L. Paliard). The competitors were Swansea and Dis- trict Male Voice Party (conducted by Mr Llew R. Bowen), Bargoed Male Voice Party (Mr. T. R. W. Lewis), Carmarthen Orpheus Glee Society (Mr. P. R. Daniel), Barry Male Voice Choir (Mr. D. J. Thomas), Pontardawe Male Voice Party (Mr. David Daniel), Aberaman Male Voice Party (Mr. T. J. Phillips), Aber earn Male Voice Choir (Mr. B. Thomas). Bargoed Teify Male Voice Party (Mr. Jenkins), and Aberdare Male Voice Party (Mr. David Phillips). The first prize of < £ 40 was awarded to the Bargoed Party, and the second prize of < £ 10 to Aberdare. Party (Mr. D. Phillips).

Local Will. Dr. David Davies, Aberdare. Dr, David Davies, of Bryngolwg, Aberdare, who died on the 17th, March last, aged 87 years, left estate of the gross value of X82,514 118 8d, with net personalty X-80,867 14s 8d, and probate of his will, dated 21st July, 1906, has been granted to Mr George Evans, of Plasydderwen, Pontypridd, and Mr William Washington David, of The Glog,. Pontypridd, surgeon. The testator left his household and personal effects to his wife, Mrs Jane Davies, and the use of his residence for life, with remainder to his daughter- Jane Margaret Maude Davies, and he- left the residue of his estate upon trust for his wife during her life, with re- mainder to his said daughter and her issue, and in the event of the failure of these trusts then as to one-seventh to the children of his late sister Mary, as to one-seventh to the children of his sister Ann, as to one-sevet.th to the children of his sister Jane, as to one part to the children of his sister Margaret, as to one-seventh to the children of his brother William, as to one seventh to the children of his brother Thomas, as to one-seventh to the children of his brother John. He directed that his family grave in Aberdare Churchyard shall be kept in order

."1\ Weddings. EVANS—THOMAS. A very pretty wedding was solemnised on Tuesday morning, Äug., 2nd. at the C.M. Chapel, Llanpumsaint. The con- tracting parties were Mr D. H. Evans, Miskin, and Miss Rachel Thomas, Llan- pumsaint. In the presence of the Registrar, Mr John Evans, Conwil, the Rev Edward Davies, Llanpumsaint- officiated, assisted by the Rev David Davies, Moriah, Miskin. The bride, who was attired in navy blue costume and white lace hat, was given away by her father, Mr John Thomas. The brides- maid was Miss M. A. Thomas, sister of the bride, whilst Mr D. J. Howell, Morriston, acted as best man. A numerous company partook of breakfast at the bride's home. Felicitous speeches were delivered by Mr Henry Howell, Revs. Edward Davies, D. Davies and Mr David Evans, Llangybi, the bride- groom's father. Congratulatory telegrams were received, and also poetical addresses composed by our local bards,Myrddin and Eurfin. There were manifest expressions of the great respect in which both the bride and bridegroom are held, and of wishes for their future prosperity and happiness, The honeymoon is being spent partly at Swansea and partly in Carmarthenshire and Cardiganshire. PRITCHARD—ROBERTS. At Trinity Wesleyan Church, Penarth, a very pretty wedding was solemnised on Saturday last, July 30th. The con- tracting parties were Mr Frank Herbert Pritchard of Trecynon, (youngest son of Mr and Mrs Fred Pritchard) and Miss Rosa E. Roberts, of Penarth (youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm. Roberts of Tintern Abbey). The Rev Robert Bond officiated. The bride was given away by Mr C. Francis (brother-in-law), and Misses Florrie Pritchard, Violet and Doris Francis, Irene May Pritchard and Phyllis Bayliss were the bridesmaids. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Charles Pritchard, (London) as his best man. The guests were as follows:-Mr and Mrs Frederick Pritchard, (Aberdare), Mrs J. Bayliss; (Chepstow), Mrs O. Francis, (Penarth), Mr and Mrs Tom Pritchard, (Aberdare), MrsE. Stephenson (Canada), Miss Thelma Rose Stephenson (Canada), Mrs Quin, (Cardiff), Mr F. V. Pritchard, (Aberdare), Miss Lilla Quin, (Cardiff). These formed a very pleasant company at the home of the bride's sister where the wedding breakfast waS held. In the afternoon the happy,, couple left, amid hearty congratulations and showers of confetti, for the Wye Valley, where the honeymoon is being spent.

New Empire, Aberdare, The New Empire re-opened last Sunday evening, when a grand orchestral and pictorial concert was given by an aug' mented orchestra, 14 in number, under the conductorship of Mr. W. M. Carroll- The programme included an overture' Slavery Days" (Ranthony Zita) and several other first-class selections. The crowd equalled anything seen in pre- vacation days, and the music and pic' tures were the centre of great and general- admiration. For Monday and the following nights a most excellent programme had beer- prepared, and Mr. Victor Rowe, the In, aging director, and Mr. Arthur Norton the new resident manager, are to be con1* plimented on their superior catering fr the classes and masses. No better teetl' mony to the success of their bill of fitre is needed than the presence of the large and appreciative crowds each night. The "e Empire has re-started well, and we have no doubt but that the success will be continuous. 1'e The artistes this week include Lill e Palmer, a dainty and pretty comedies110 and dancer; Kenneth and Kane, a 'u" iqtle comedy pair; Wyotti, the witty juggler; and Jennie Moore, the queen of nr- comedy. All come here with green els and great reputations, and Aberda^6 Empire-goers have not been disappoh1

Globe beet: 1, John Prowle; 2, Harry Lewis; 3, Fred Ball. Best collection of vegetables, special prize: 1, Fred Crocker, Aberdare. Collection of Vegetables: 1, n. Lewis; 2, John Morgan, Llwydcoed. Collection of Vegetables: 1, S. Cox, Collection of Vegetables: 1, C. Garrett; 2, H. T. Wales. Collection of Vegetables: 1, H, T. Wales. COTTAGERS' PRIZES. Vegetables, Fruit and Flowers. Collection of Vegetables: 1, W. C. Coombes; 2, C. Garrett; 3, F. Crocker. Potatoes, 7 distinct varieties: 1, E. Richards; 2, W. A. Buckingham; 3, W. Vallis. Kidney Potatoes: 1, J. F. Baker; 2, R. Gough; 3, W. H. Lavender. Bound Potatoes: 1, J. Morgan; 2, W. C: Coombes; 3, J. Wills. Cauliflower: 1, W. Jenkins; 2, W, Buckingham; 3, W. H. Lavender. Celery, White: J. Richards; 2, J. Mor- gan; 3, C. Garrett. Celery, Red; 1, G. Griffiths; 2, W. C. Coombes; 3, J. Richards. Carrots, long: 1, Hy. Evans; 2, T. Oliver; 3, H. Earley. Carrots, short: 1, Hy. Evans; 2, J. Wills; 3, J. Morgan. Parsnips: 1, S. Cox; 2, F. Crocker; 3, T, Webb, Spring sown Onions: 1, F. Hale; 2, II. Evans; 3, S, Cox. Autumn sown Onions: 1, C. Garrett; 2, T. Rees; 3, F. Hale. Shalots: 1, T Warren; 2, S. Chappell; « 3, Hy. Earley. Peas: 1, Hy. Yates; 2, G. Lewis; 3, W. Vallis. Beans, runners: 1, S. Chappell; 2, W. Price; 3, Hy. Evans. Beans, broad: 1, W. Price; 2, S. Cox; 3, S. Horton. Beans, dwarf: 1, T. Rees; 2, C. Garrett. Cucumbers: 1, G. Griffiths; 2, T. Webb; 3, W. H. Lavender. Red Cabbage: 1, W, H. Lavender; 2, T. Webb; 3, S. Cox. White Cabbage: 1, J. Prowle; 2, G. Lewis; 3, J. Richards. Turnips: 1, T. Rees; 2, W. Jenkins; 3. W. C. Coombes. Leeks: 1, S, Chappel; 2, H. Earley; 3, F. Hale. Lettuce: 1, W. H. Lavender; 2, J. Powell; 3, C. Garrett. Cabbage Lettuce: 1, T. Rees; 2, C. Garrett; 3, F. Crocker. Vegetable Marrows: 1, W. H. Laven- der; 2, C. Garrett. Beetroot: 1, F. Crocker; 2, W. C. Coombes; 3, T. Webb. Globe Beetroot: 1, J. Prowle; 2, J. Morgan; 3, A. Buckingham. Rhubarb: 1, F. Hale; 2, G. Cates; 3, T. Webb. Tomatoes: 1, Wm. Price; 2, W. C. Coombes; 3, A. Buckingham. Begonia in Flower: 1, W. Price; 2, W Vallis; 3, C. Horton. Fushia in Flower: 1, W. Price; 2, T. Oliver; 3, C. Bridgeman. Geranium, flowering: 1, C. Bridgeman; 2, H. Earley; 3, W. Price. Hanging Plant: 1, C. Bridgeman; 2, J. Jenkins. Begonias: 1, T. Oliver; 2, C. Garrett. Annuals: 1, J. Prowle; 2, G. Griffiths; 3, J. Jenkins. Sweet Peas: 1, F. Crocker; 2, S. Cox; 3, W. H. Lavender. Roses: 1, J. Stubbins; 2, G. Griffiths; 3, G. Cates. Collection of Stocks: 1, T. Webb; 2, J. Jenkins; 3, G. Griffiths. Asters: 1, Gomer Griffiths. Currants: 1, F. Crocker. Currants, Black: 1, F. C. Holloway; 2, R. Gough. Gooseberries: 1, F. C. Holloway; 2, H. Earley; 3, H. Evans. Basket of Wild Flowers: 1, John Prowle. Bunch of Sweet Peas, assorted colours. 1, A. Buckingham. Onions, spring sown: 1, H. Earley; 2, T. Oliver. Broad and Kidney Beans: 1, W. Jen- kins; 2, W. Thomas. Arrangement of Wild Flowers: 1, Miss Mackintosh; 2, W. Taylor: 3, Miss Gwen Prowle. Best collection of Dried Wild Flowers. 1, J. Wigley; 2, May Peach; 3, Horace Tucker. For the Best Bread: 1. Mrs. A. John; •2, H. Yates, Eobertstown: 3, Mrs. W. Thomas. Dish of Cooked Potatoes: 1, W. C. Coombes; 2, Mrs. John; 3, W. H. Laven- der. HONEY SECTION. Shallow frame: 1st. S. Howe; 2nd, R. Morgan. Six ill), sections: 1st, S. Lewis, Bridg- end; 2nd. G. Tudor Williams, Aberdare. Six lib. jars extracted honey 1st, E. Church; 2nd and 3rd divided, W. Gut- ter and R. Morgan. Quarter-pound beeswax: 1st, R. Mor- gan; 2nd, E. Church. Display of bee produce: G. Tudor Williams. GRAND MILITARY BAND CONCERT. On Tuesday evening, after the Flower Show a grand concert was given by the Band of H.M. Scots Guards, under the able conductorship of Mr. F. W. Wood, at the Aberdare Market Hall, which was filled to overflowing. The Band opened I the programme with a grand march, en- titled, Floren.ti.ner," after which they played the overture, "Morning, noon, and night" (Suppe). Also a valse, en- titled, Angelus" (Lotter), to the accom- paniment of Tubular Bells. A cornet eolo was contributed by Sergt. Leggett. the favourite cornettist of the late King Edward, entitled, "Softly awakes my heart" (from Samson and Delilah). He had to respond to a vociferous encore. After further selections by the Band a solo on the Xylophone was given by a member of the band, and a piccolo solo by Musician Ireson. Both were obliged to respond to an encore. A favourite item I was the one entitled, "Reminiscences of Wales" (arranged by F. Godfrey), in which the Band did full justice to the beautiful Welsh melodies. The Band wound up a brilliant performance with the Welsh and English National An- thems,