The Aberdare Leader

Pa rs en Passant. BY OUVRIER." The uni% between the Liberals oi South Glamorgan and their member, Mr Win. Brace, M.P., seems to be as strong as ever. Among the guests at a garden party given by Mr. and Mrs. Clothier, Dinas Powis, were the hon. member and his wife, and the reception given to them was enthusiastic. The Tories have been trying their utmost to cause a rupture, but without success. Although the Tories have failed to cause a discord, they intend now to work another way, viz., to send a van and speakers (Welsh and English) round Glamorgan to propagate their views. 1 hope they will have fairplay to address the crowds, and that they will give the people a chance to put questions. The committee of the Glamorgan Division of the National Union of Conservative and Unionist Associations are going to try this mode of conversion for twelve weeks. Mr. H. G. Wells in a letter to "The Young Liberal," the official organ of the National League of Young Liberals, says that « Liberalism stands to Socialism as the soul to the body. Socialism without Liberalism is or- ganisation without liberty, a tyranny of specialised administrative persons, shabby intrigues and greedy vanity dis- guised as expert management, the death of invention, criticism and progress Liberalism without Socialism is gener- osity in a vacuum of freedom in a water- less desert." What will the I.L.Peers of Aberdare say to that. The housing problem seems to be as acute at Haverfordwest as at some of our towns in the factory and coalfield centres. If Aberdare will not look sharp they will be behind the Pembrokes. The Town Council of Haverfordwest have made a. contract to build several houses as an experiment. Buck up, Aberdare! The question of the hour is wher? should the investiture of the Prince of I Wales take place? There seems to be a battle royal between Carnarvon and Car- diff. Why not have it in Sweet 'Berdar? Here the Prince would have a unique re- ception, presided over by a real live High Constable. High Constables are far more scarce than princes in these days.

Lady of the House: U You say you have a wife dangerously in and three small children. Can't you find work?" Beg- gar (sobbingly): 'Twouldn't do no good, lady; the kids ain't old enough to work yet." (Scene: Canal side, Sunday morning.) v Lady: Do you know where little boys .go to who bathe on Sunday?" First Arab: "Yus; it's farder up the canal side. But yon can't go. Girls ain't allowed."

Mountain Ash Jottings, BY a LUCIFER." H Cyrddau mawr is a very favourite term with the people when referring to the Police Court or County Court. Sir March ant Williams has evidently heard this description of the meetings he presides over. "You have a very large congregation here to-day," he remarked to the cltrk at Abercynon last Thursday There was not only a large congrega- tion, but rather a fashionable one. There were white dresses galore and hats to match. The similitude to the ordinary church congregation might be carried further, for about 75 per cent. of those present were ladies. But when I attempt to describe the like- ness of the Police Court meeting to an ordinary chapel meeting, it must break down at one point. Babies in arms are admitted to both, but whereas they may remain to disturb the preacher and the whole congregation in the chapel, in the other place the parents are peremptorily I or dered to take that child out," I If any preacher dared ask a member of 1 his flock to take her crying baby out., he would mortally oifend that mother as well as all the members of that family. Possibly a few close friends would be affected as well, and the church member- ship would consequently suffer. It ought not to be necessary to ask anyone to take his or her screaming infant out, but some parents are so inconsiderate that they think their children's voices are music to everybody. The Rev. Hugh Hughes generally gives I a narrow hint to this species of mothers. If the narrow hint is not taken then he gives a broad one. Some time ago in Aberdare he was interrupted by a thin small voice. After a few minutes' com- petition between the two voices, Mr. Hughes remarked: U One preacher is quite enough in one chapel. Perhaps that little preacher may be able to find another chapel somewhere in town." The hint was taken. A very novel application was made to the Abercynon Bench last week. A man wanted to issue a summons against his wife for "breaking and entering." He told the magistrates that he and his wife had separated, and that she had tried to force herself into the house. I sup- pose," said Sir Marchant, that she wanted to come back to you. Talk to her as you used to before you were married." The summons was not granted.

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Cwmdare Notes. BY HYPNOS." Did my recent notes have effect on the Council? Anyway, the side of Cwmdare hill is being tarred. That building on the side of Bwllfa- road looks very much like a church. And yet they tell me the owner is going to use it for a stable. To what base uses," etc. Why not compromise mat- ters by asking Mr. Haggar to open a Bioscope there ? A few students of the Cwmdare Am- bulance Class have speculated in some expensive books to acquire the knowledge of rendering "First Aid to the Injured." Perhaps now the Bwllfa Co. will pro- vide bandages and splints. A few local young men are anxious to practice the noble art. Be on the look- out, Hypnos! No, Halley's Comet is not in it. Why, people in Cwmdare can be seen looking through opera and field glasses for the sun. It was plainly seen for a little while on Tuesday week. If you want to hear the latest comic songs spend an hour or two on a Sunday night on Cwmdare Hill.

SCARLE-PERROTT. i A very pretty wedding took place at Nazareth English Baptist Chapel on Monday morning. The contracting par- ties were Mr. Henry Scarle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Scarle, Wadebridge, Cornwall, and Miss Bessie Perrott, sister of Mrs. Wm. Hole, 39, Philip-street. The officiating minister was the Rev. E. V. Tidman. The bride was nicely attired in a handsome mauve costume with a white hat. The guests were entertained at the home of her sister. There were TtT!S .iØ: present: Rev. E. V. Tidman, Meadmes Arthur Perrott, Jacob Perrott Isaac Per- rott, Eades F. Edwards, J. Hale, G. Wilt- shire, Miss Katie Eades Miss Ethel Eades, Miss Phyllis Edwards, Mrs. Eyles, Mr. Jack Perrott, and Mr. Ivor Row- lands.

J. Dudley Watkins (Late: Writer, Grainer and Decorator for Mr Michael Thomas) Begs to inform the inhabitants of Aberdare and district, that he has commenced business on his own account, and solicits a share of patronage. All orders shall have his personal and careful attention. J.D.W. is a thorough Practical House, Sign and Ornamental Decorator. ADDRESS: 10 Clanant Street, Aberdare. London. London. A Board Residence. II HOMELANDS," 44 & 79 Guilford St., Russell Sq., Recommended by Welsh Visitors. Central, home-comforts, liberal table, bath (h. and c.). Bed and Breakfast from 3s. Od. Reduction for friends sharing room. IT IS A WELL-KNOWN FACT That Firms in a large way of business can always supply reliable Goods very much under the prices charged by smaller Traders. The large resources and immense amount of business done with an army of customers at their numer- ous Branches throughout South Wales and Monmouthshire enable this old-established Firm to SELL at prices other I urnishers often BUY at! *h Also& Bevan & Co., Ltd., 7 Wales' Largest Furnishers & Music Warehousemen, CARDIFF, SWANSEA, PONTYPRIDD, &c., &c. They hold the largest selection in this part of the United Kingdom; sell at roct-bottom prices, and either for. Cash or under most generous arrangements for credit, deliver free up to two hundred miles from any of their Establishments; and spare no efforts in giving every customer the highest satisfaction in every detail. Pianos and Organs at about half usual Prices I Drink HornimanV Pure Tea ,n Sold by Aberdare, T. Lloyd,grocer, Commercial st. Trecynon, J. R. & J. Smith, Drug Stores. (Wholesale and Retail). Cwmbach, Co-operative Society Hiley's Cash Stores, Canon street Aberaman, T. Roberts, Grocer, Lewis st, Tom Evans, grocer, Whitcombe street T. Maddy, grocer, Cardiff road Phillips, grocer, Victoria square J. Lewis, E. E. Evans, chemist Co-operative Society W. H. Jones, J. W. Evans, grocer, Cardiff road D. Phillips, grocer, Canon street G. Evans, 44, Cardiff road D. Watkins, „ Cross street W. Lewis, Emlyn Stores, Jubilee road. Rees Jones, „ Ynyslwyd street Cwmaman, Co-operative Society D. Evans, Royal Stores, Gadlys road J. Smith, 415, Fforchaman road. D. E. Davies, grocer „ Lewis, Central Stores M. Isaac, Wholesale and Retail grocer, Mountain Ash,Cwmbach Co-operativeSv zn Victoria square J. Long grocer Cattell's Ltd., Wholesale confectioners, D. Smith „ Oxford street High street (Wholesale agents) N. Thomas „ Davies, Clifton Stores, Monk street Duffryn Co-operative Society Cwmdare, D. Edwards, grocer, and at Eynon, grocer, and at Miskin (Special Trecynon ■ Wholesale Agent.) Penrhiwceibep,Morris & Son,The Stores D. Williams, 78 Commercial street. M. Isaac, Family grocer Hirwain, T. Davies, 79, High street. A. M. Jones, chemist Abercynon, T. Jones, Carne Town Abercwmboi, Co-operative Society R. T. Jones, Trefain House Perrott Bros., grocers Rees T. Jones, grocer Ynysboeth, Beatall Dairy Co. Aberllia, Williams, Stores, grocers, etc. National Telephone 21,] — JOHN MOHGAN & SON (ABERDARE) LIMITED, .A. 1" -1 J i.: :¡. Builders, Contractors and Undertakers Complete Funeral Furnishers and Funeral Directors. Estimates given for Bricked Graves and Vaults. ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO AND OABMED OUT AT MOST SEASONABLE PRIOE Orders taken at the Offices:— Penydarren Street and 4 Stuart Street, berdare.

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Benefit at the Empire. On Friday both houses of the New Em- pire, Aberdare, were given as a benefit for the Aberdare Town Band, prior to their competing at the Belle Vue Band Contest. Mr. A. Norton, resident mana- ger, on behalf of Mr. Victor Howe, had kindly arranged to hand the proceeds of both performances to the band fund. In addition to the excellent turns during the week, the Aberdare Band, under the able conductorship of Mr. H. Bentley, ex- cellently rendered the test piece, entitled, "Acis and Galatea" (G. F. Handel). They also rendered "Gallant and Gay" (W. Rimmer) in fine style. The programme also included two champion locals, namely, Mr. Will Prich- ard, the well-known Welsh comedian, and Mr. W. J. Morris, the champion clog dancer. Both did very well and were vociferously applauded. The pictures, which were quite new, gave every satis- faction. The performances could have been better patronized.

Bobbie asked so many questions that, he finally wore out his mother's patience and was packed off to bed. Later his mother repented. She tip-toed up- stairs, knelt beside his bed, and told him she was sorry. cc Now, dear," she said, if you want to ask one more question before you go to sleep, ask it now and I will try to answer." Bobbie thought for a moment, then said: Mother, how far can a cat spitP"

WISE AND OTHERWISE. Johnny: "My father's on the telephone." Jimmy: "That's nothing; my grandfather's on the parish! "Willie, we are going to have the Bishop to dinner on Sund-ay." Willie: Andi. Save we got to go to church also?" Do you believe that s-pirits -sail; and reveal secrets? Unquestionably. Xhat's why I never indulge in tbei-ri. Howard: "Bridget, did my wife come in a few moments ago? Bridget:: "No, sir. That's the parrot you hear a-holi«ri.a' How many times haw you been married?" Three, but" he interrupted, 'I'm taking- the census,, not proposing." Cholly: "The dentist told me I had a large cavity that needed filling." Ethel: "Did he re- commend any special course of study?" "Isn't it liai-d to --our daughter? "No, not this one; I couk. married her off a year ago. It is her older siisuv that's hard to lose." Do you really believe this aviator will come back to the starting-point?" "He won't dare do otherwise. His wife is waiting for him there." Father: "Bertha, can't you play tenuis with- out all that noise, dear?" Bertha: "How can you expect us to play without a racket, father? "Short stories seem quite the thing just now. He: I should say ao. Nearly every fel- low I meet stops and wlls me how short he is," Pessimist J<?ses; "How is it, Smith, that you ,so hn]*i> and happy and well?" Optimist kjinith: '^ygry time J git down to worry I fall asI'cfp." ■_ "I am going to Marienbad. To take the Oaths, doncherknow," said Mr. Newrich. ponip- pousjy. "That will be a delightful change for you, said Miss Shame. ,xJ^,enry' how do you like my new hat?" Well dear, to tell the truth "Stop! If Well dear, to tell the truth-" "Stop! If you re going to talk that way about it, Henry, I don't want to know! Of course, sir, I realise that matrimony is a very important step, and all that." "Step? Great Scott, man! It's a whole flight of steps, and they're all greased "I'm so happy to-day!" "My dear lady, I congratulate you! But why?" "My daughter is coming out to-night." "Dear child! And how long wag she in for?" First Lady: "Did you notice Mrs. 'A.wke§ 'ad f black eye 2Second Lady :*u Did J sot I And er Usband not out of prison for another week! I I don't call it respectable! "Doesn't it give you a terrible feeling when you FOri over a man? they asked him. Yes if he's a large man," replied the motorist. "It gives me a pretty rough jolt sometimes." Little Girl: I've got a father, and a muvver, and a grandfather." Old Gent: "And how old is your grandfather?" Little Girl: "I don't know; but we've had him a long time." Algy: "Your sister is a long time making up her mind to come down, Freddy." Freddy: "Oh, it's not that." Algy: "Not what?" Freddy Not her mind she's making up." What're ye comin' home with your milk-pail empty for? demanded the farmer. Didn't th' old cow give anything?" "Yep," replied his chore boy; "nine quarts and one kick! Wife: "That vicious dog next door bit mother again this morning, and I'd like to know what you're going to do about it?" Husband: "I'll ask him how much he wants for the clog." LOOK nere, jane," said the mistress, reprov- ingly, "this chair is covered with dust." Yes- sum," answered the imperturbable Jane, "I reckon nobody ain't sat in it lately, mum." "Well, Jarge," asked a squire, whose farm hands had spent a day in London, what did you think of the metropolis?" Zur? "How did you like the metropolis, Jarge?" "'Twarn't open, zur! Squire (who has invited tenant to lunch): "Will you have a little fowl, Mr. Stubbins?" Stubbins: "I am not over hungry, zur, but if the fowl be a very small 'un I dare zay I can manage 'un." manage 'iin. queried her husband's wife, "if some bold, bad man were to kidnap me would you offer a reward? Sure thing," replied the wife's husband. I always reward those who do me a favour." Tramcar Conductor: There is no smoking al- lowed in this car." Pat: "Well, O'im not smok- ing." Conductor: "You have your pipe in your mouth." Pat: "Oi have my feet in my shoes, an' am I walking? Him: Why on earth do the poets always speak of 'wine and women' together?" Her: "I'm sure I don't know. It isn't very compli- mentary." Him: Of course not. Wine im- proves with age-" First Village Crony: Hoo did ye tell the gentleman that there was plenty o' fishin' when there wisna two fish in the water? Second Vil- lage Crony: "Man, what's the hairm? The scarcer the fish, the mair fishin' "Oratory is a gift, not an acquirement," said the proud politician, as he sat down after an hour's harangue. "I understand," said the matter-of-fact chairman. We're not blamin' you. You done the best you could." Mr. Economie: "Did you write to that man who advertises to show people how to make pud- dings without milk and have them richer?" Mrs. Economie: "Yes, and sent him a shilling." What did he reply? Use cream." Uncle: "You say you are going to marry a man to reform him. That is noble. May I ask who it is?" It's Mr. Millions." "Indeed. I did not know he had any bad habits." "Yes. his friends say he is becoming quite miserly." Old Gent: "And now, Mrs. Mildew, tell me how your son is getting on? I hope he's steady, and doesn't go to the public-house on Sunday: Mrs. Mildew: Oh, no, sir I'm glad to say he plays the pandemonium at the mission-hall! I say," said the office-boy to the cashier, "I think the guv'nor ought to gimme a half-crown extra this week, but I suppose he won't." "What for?" asked the cashier. "For over- time. I wuz dreamin' about my work all las' night." A man who had been fighting got two black eyes. Next morning he met a friend, who ex- claimed: "Why, Jack, where have you been? You've got two black eyes! That's nothing," he replied. "I could have got plenty more, only I had no place to put them." Daughter: "There is only one thing more astonishing than the readiness with which Ned gave up tobacco when we became engaged." Mother: "What is that astonishing thing?'' Daughter: The rapidity with which he took it up again as soon as we were married." "But," protested the young housekeeper, "the milk is sour." "Yes'rn," replied the honest milkman; "it's shameful how lazy them farmers is gettin'. Ye see, i-iiii ,a.rit. they've been oversleepin' theirselves lately, an' before they git their cows milked the stuff turns." The Lover (to his sweetheart): Did you ever try listening to music with your eyes shut? You've no idea, how lovely it sounds! A gentle- man who sat near twisted himself about and said, gravely: "Young man, did you ever try listening to music with your mouth, shut?" She intends making a pianist of him, I am told," said one lady to another, speaking of an acquaintance whose boy is very fond of music. "Yes." "Whom has she selected as his teacher? She has not got so far as that at present; she is just letting his hair grow." It was a quiet country place, renowned for its golf links, and a young fellow had come down for practice. "Do you play golf?" he asked of the simple but gushing maiden. "Dear me, no!" she bashfully replied. "1 don't believe I should even know how to hold the 'caddie" For two hours a fashionable lady kept the draper exhibiting his goods, and at the end of that period she sweetly asked: "Are you sure you have shown me everything you have?" No madam," said the draper I have yet an old account in my ledger I'll gladly show you." He did not need to show any more. A mother said to her children: Now, this is self-denial week, and I want to know what you are going to deny yourselves of. So go and arrange among yourselves what you will do without this week." When the children came back the mother said, Well, what is your deci- sion?" They all cried out, Soap, mother! "Why are they called pyramids, grandpa?" queried little Emerson, who was looking at a pic- ture of those Egyptian wonders. They are called pyramids, my boy." replied the oilman, shamelessly, "because they appear -amid the eeneral desolation of the desert." WhereBDoaiJM ;¡, ¡"5. ..p,l tn liid0- K' —«- "res (i5 -«,¡-a; I

Mountain Ash Weddings. CLINCH—FULFORD. The marriage of Police Sergeant John Clinch, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Clinch, Bay View, Camolin Co., Wexford, Ireland, and Miss Margaret Ellen Fulford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Fulford, Station-terrace, Barry Dock, was solemnized at St. Helen's R.C. Church, Barry Dock, last Thursday morning. The Rev. Father Byrne was the officiating minister. The bride was accompanied by Miss Kate Walsh. M^es Nellie Walsh, and Miss Frances Dyer, Barry, who acted as bridesmaids. The bride's dress was of cream glace silk, Empire style, with Leghorn hat trimmed with ivory net and sprays of orange blc»- soms. Miss Kate Walsh was attired in Rose du Barry robe with a cream ciino- line hat trimmed with heliotrope coloured hyacinths. Miss Nellie Walsh wore a mole eoline dress with a Wedgwood blue hat trimmed with sprays of forget-me- ncts. Miss Dyer's dress was figured eoline with heliotrope chip hat trim.Ded with violets. Mrs. Fulford wore black accordion pleated silk with hat to match Mrs. Ted English, Barry, wore bHik satin with black hat surmounted with white ostrich plumes. Miss May English wore light brown cashmere dress with white hat. Mrs. P. English, Barry Dock, was dressed in black silk with cream crepe de filftiise and a black hat. Mrs. Davies wore a blue cloth costume with hat to match. The best man wag Mr. W. Grace, who officiated in the un- avoidable absence of Police Sergeant Michael Clinch, Bargoed. The bride was given away by her father. The Church was filled with a fashionable crowd, both bride and bridegroom being well known, the latter being one of five brothers in the Glamorgan Constabulary. A large number of guests were entertained at the house of the bride's parents, including the bridal party. There were also pres- ent: Rev. Father Byrne, Dr. and Mrs. 0JDonnell, Inspector R. & Mrs. Thomas, Sergt. and Mrs. Toye, P.C.'s Lewis and Lanane, Messrs. Ted English, Dan Bai- ley, John Reardon, Pat English, Eddie Hynd and Mrs. Hvnd, Miss Osborne, Mr and Mrs. Mason, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas. Barry; Mr. and Mrs. Shardlow, Misses Brown, Miss Tamlin Mr. Dennis Caddi gan, Mr. and Mrs. Coulthard, Miss Gif- ford, Miss Nellie English, Mr. Dan O'Leary, and Mr. D. Ryan. After break- fast the happy uair left for Wexford, where the honeymoon is being spent. There were a large number of handsome and costly presents. Congratulations. At the breakfast table the toast of the bride and bridegroom was proposed by Dr. O'Donnell, and in a felicitous speech hoped the newly united pair would have a happy life, and remarked that they had beJn H Graced" by the police (a pun- ning remark on the name of the best man), and hoped they would enjoy all other graces. The Rev. Father Byrme wished them many years of happiness, and spoke of the years he had known both of them. Inspector Thomas also made a few con- gratulatory remarks, specially referring to the time when the bridegroom and he, r had worked together.