The Aberdare Leader

Cwmdare. Two of the best—" Eubi and Rurn- rnie." Grand Summer Drinks. Whole- sale from H. McLaren, Trecynon. INTERMENT.—An old and respected official of the Tredegar Iron and Coal Company was laid to rest at Tredegar on Wednesday in the person of Mr. Thomas Da vies. The deceased gentleman was an uncle of Mr. J. M. Davies, the mechanic at Bwllfa 2 and 3 Collieries. ORDINATION SERVICES. Mr. Benjamin Vaughan, Bwllfa-road, the well-known poet, was ordained as a Cong. minister at Elim (Cong.) Chapel on Wednesday, Sept. 7th, before a large congregation. The Rev. James Jones (pastor; presided. The Rev. T. H. John opened the meeting. Excellent ad- dresses were given by the chairman, the Revs. Silyn Evans, Siloa, Aberdare; W. D. Barber, now of Pembrokeshire; Messrs J. Harris, Penderyn; John Rich- ards, Penywain, and a gentleman from Abernant. Other ministers present were the Revs. Thomas H. Jenkins, Nantymoel; R. Derfel Roberts, Taber- nacle, Hirwain; E. J. Gruffydd, Bethel, Aberdare; W. A. Jones, Nebo, Cwm- dare, and Mr. D. Jones, Hirwain. The whole congregation rose to their feet to signify their assent to the ordination. Mr. Vaughan is now a fully ordained minister, although he has not a church of his own. An excellent sermon was Sreached by the Rev. Peter Price, B.A., •owlais. Mr. Vaughan, in the course of an address, stated that he had been a member of Elim for 33 years.

Gadlys. Two of the best—" Rubi" and Rum- mie." Grand Summer Drinks. Whole- sale from H. McLaren, Trecynon. WEDDING. On Thursday last a pretty wedding was solemnized at the Registry Office, Mc-rthyr, in the pres- ence of Mr. George G. Jones, Registrai. The contracting parties were Mr. David Davies, the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Davies, of 96, Pforchaman-road, Cwmaman, and Miss Catherine Ann Davie?, the second daughter of Mr and Mrs. John Davies, of Ferndalo. The bride looked well in a light fawn colour costume, trimmed with fawn silk, and a large fawn colour hat to match. The bridesmaid was Miss Sarah Jane Stan- ton, of Mary-street, Aberdare. who wore a heliotrope costume with hat to match. Mr. Alb ort Knight, of Godreaman. acted as best man. After the ceremony the party repaired to the house of the bride's sister at 8, Morgan-street, Gad- lys, where the wedding breakfast was partaken of. There were present 3fr. and Mrs. Edward Morgan Richards, sis- ter and brother-in-law to the bride, and several others. A large number of pres- ents were received.

Aberdare. UNRIVALLED. The Smart Up-to- date Suits, from 19s. 6d., obtained at J. A. Evans's, the Noted Hat Shop, Top of Canon-street, are the talk of the Aber- dare Valley. WHEN THE HAPPY PAIR GO FOR THEIR HONEYMOON what have they to come home to? Is it a happy home? Has it been furnished at Hill s, Court Room? The answer to these questions will decide the difference between happy married life and otherwise. Call and see married life and otherwise. Call and see the magnificent stock of bedroom suites, sitting room and kitchen furniture. direct from the factory. Hill's Sale Rooms, Court Room, Aberdare. ST. ELVAN'S.—At this Church on Sunday morning the Te Deum was sung to Sullivan in D. The Rev. D. J. Row- land, B.A., officiated, and preached an earnest sermon. The Rev. W. H. Jones, B.A., conducted the evening service. HAGGARDS SACRED CONCERT. A splendid attendance and excellent pic- tures characterised the sacred concert at Haggar's on Sunday evening last. The fifth and the last of the series depicting "The Life of Moses," which was shewn upon the bioscope, was greatly appreci- ated. Mr. Cyril Yorke gave an admir- able recitation of A Bunch of Snow- drops," and Mr. Walter Hellier sang "When the ebb tide flows." HAGGAR'S COLISEUM.-On Thurs- day last the audiences at the above place of "entertainment were treated to a capi- tal programme, when a beautiful pic- ture, entitled, The Angel of Dawson's Claim," was shewn upon the Bioscope. Other pictures which evoked great inter- est were Two Sailors and a Girl (or "For her sake"), "The Innkeeper's Daughter," and "The Faded Lilies.' Mr. Walter Hellier sang "One Girl, One Sweetheart." Other pictures of .in- terest were "Glimpses of Sicily," "A Night in Armour," and several humor- ous pictures. Mr. Cyril Yorke's lucid explanations were much appreciated. The orchestra under the leadership of Mr. Tom Sage played very pleasing selections, including Heart's Ease- TABERNACLE.—Mr. D. n P. Roberts, B.A" B.D., is the son 01 ivir. vv. u. Roberts. Town Schools, Aberdare, and a native of Llwydcoed. He has distin- guished himself as a scholar, and is now continuing his studies at Mansfield Col- lege Oxford. Mr. Roberts preached at Tabernacle Cong. Church last Sunday. In the evening he took as the supject of his sermon Jesus's reply to Pniiip s request. "Show us the Father. Eoberts dealt with the search for God, a search which was instigated by the most deep-rooted of all human desires He remarked that it was in Jusus that the world had the most complete revela- tion of God. Mr Roberts thereupon compared and contrasted the religion of Jesus with those of Buddha and Zoroas- ter. Jesus had expressly empnasised our dutv towards our fellow men. We should make it our endeavour to live the life of the one who said, U He that liofT, Qppn me hath seen the -tatner. — At the close of the service the choir sane "When my heart is overwhelmed. CARMEL (B.).-Special services were held at Carmel English Baptist Church on Sunday. This day marked the com- mencement of the fourth year of the Rev. A. B. Kinsey's pastorate at Car- mel. The preacher for the day wasi the Rev. A. T. Jones, pastor of Church, Newport. In the after- noon Mr. Jones addressed the taking as his theme, "Moses his life and character." He enumerated the following Mosaic virtues as fo™nng an acrostic on the Dame 0f Moses: Meek Obedience, Steadfastness, Lamest n«f, Sincerity. Mr. J<m« then preachj «1 a striking sermon from the stmt uhvase "And ye are Christ s. preacher dealt HA "Ye ship mentioned m the text, ph-risf p « iffQ Were related to onribt because'we were redeemed by' power and bv blood. (2) The privileges ot this relationship. It Evolved possession of Christ, and recognition of him f3) The responsibility of this rela- tionship. Some people were Prepared to accept all privileges but would take no responsibility. But belonging to Jesus Christ meant an obligation to work for ilm'i iga™ -if J*'6 were Christ's we should be^ Christ-like—The meeting was introduced by the Rev. J. Griffiths, pas- tor of Calfaria Welsh Baptist Church, The Rev. A. B. Kmsey, B.A., B.D., pastor of Carmel, also gave a brief ad- dress. Prof. Tom Jones was the organ- ist.

Cwmbach. WHEN THE HAPPY PAIR GO FOR THEIR HONEYMOON what have they to come home to? Is it a happy home? Has it oeen furnished at Hill's, Court Room f The answer to these questions will deciae the difference between happy married life and otherwise. Call and -4ee the magnificent stock of bedroom suites, sitting room and kitchen furniture direct from the factory. — Hill's Sale Rooms. Clourt Room, Aberdare. REHEARSAL.—The united Band of Hope Choirs of the Welsh Baptist Churches in this district held a rehear- sal at Bethama Chapel on Wednesday night. There was a splendid attendance from Cwmbach, Aberaman, Godreaman, and Cwmaman. Mr. W. Clay Jenkins, A.C., conducted. MBULANCE CLASS. On Friday evening last a meeting was held at the Cwmbach Council School for- the pur- pose of forming a Cwmbach Ambulance Olass tor the coming season. A laro-e number of members attended, and the following officers were appointed: Chair- man, fr. David Thomas, Bethania- place; secretary, Mr. William Phillips, I irf ounder-road; treasurer, Mr. Reei; Davies, Cefnpennar; store-keeper, Mi- Joan R. James, Bridge-road; instruc- V?1"' deputy instructor, Mr. John Phillips. Anyone desirous of! joining can do so by attending the school on Thursday nights, or by applying to the secretary. CWMBACH CRESCENTS.—The fol- lowing officers have been selected for the ensuing season: Chairman, Dr. Horgan, Cwmbach; vice-chairman, Mr J. Watts- secretary, Mr. E. H. nees, hairdresser- assistant secretary, Mr. Arthur Harris captain of 3rd division team, Mr. Geo. Davies; vice-captain, Mr. John Evans; captain of 4th division team, Mr. Dick Davies; vice-captain, Mr. D. Eyaii=; treasurer of the team, Mr. Dan James'. The match committee will consist of Messrs. A. V. A. Jarman, W. Matthews. Dick Owen, and W. Gardener. General committee, Messrs. Dan Lewis, Jenkin Howell, Caradog Davies, W. Gardener. A. V. A. Jarman, and Wm. Matthews. The trainers are Messrs. Dick Owen and Ivor Meredith (senior).

Aberaman. WHEN THE HAPPY PAIR GO FOR THEIR HONEYMOON what have they to come home to? Is it a hapny home'9 Has it been furnished at Hill's, Court • n j answer to these questions will decide the difference between happy JV?. ma»nificent stock of bedroom suites sitting room and kitchen furniture the magnificent stock of bedroom suites, sitting room and kitchen furniture, direct from the factory. Hill's Sale Rooms, Court Room, Aberdare. ST. BARNABAS CHURCH.-Mondav last was the annual outing day of the Sunday School of St. Barnabas Welsh Church. Their rendezvous was Porth- cawl. The children were under the car*- of Messrs. Griffith Evans, Levi Harriet I and others. Mr. John H. Jones was the secretary. CROWN EISTEDDFOD. Several choirs have intimated their intention of competing at this Eisteddfod. It has been decided to apply to the P.D. Co. for permission to stop work at the collier- ies on the Eisteddfod day, and the trades- men are also to be petitioned to suspend business. NEW FOOTBALL TEAM.-Tlie new- ly formed St. Margaret's Football Team will supersede the old C.L. Brigade. The secretary is Mr. W. Parker, Aber- dare; treasurer, Mr Bert Howell, Green- hill; captain, Mr. Tom Goug'h; vico captain, Mr. Archie Evans. It has been ¡ decided to join the 4th division of the (jlam. League. BAKERS' OUTING. The Aberaman contingent of the Bakers' Union, together with the employees of Messrs. D. Collier and Son, had an outing to Pontneatii- vaughan on Saturdav last. Mr. Joe Evans, Aberaman, and Mr. W. Warren, Aberdare, had charge of the arrange- ments. At the village a. convivial meet- ing was held, and most of the members presenc contributed songs, c-tc. presen; contributed songs, c-tc. A CHARITABLE CAUSE. — A com- mittee met at Saron Hall on Friday evening last for the purpose of promot- ing a Christmas prize-drawing in aid of Thomas James, Llanthewy-strect, who is in ill-health. Mr. Oakley Rees presid- ed, and the officials appointed are: Chairman, Mr. John D. Harris; vice- chairman, ex-Inspector John Evans; treasurer, Mr. Oakley Rees; secretary, Mr. Wm. John Phillips, Pleasant View. GWAWR (B.).—Half-yearly preaching services were held at Gwawr on Satur- day evening. Sunday, and Monday las'. e officiating ministers were the Rev. J. Onfel Jenkins, Penarth, and the Rev. J. Hughes, Nantymoel. 'there were ex- cellent attendances. The Rev. W. T. Francis, pastor, conducted the services, and the Rev- R. E. Williams (Twrfab). and Rev. W. Lewis, Pembroke, also took part. The precentor was Mr. Thomas Williams, and the organist Mr. Gurnos Jones. MEETING OF IVORITES. Last I Saturday night the annual meeting of the Caradog ab Bran Lodge of True Ivor- { ites was held at the headquarters, viz.. J the Plough Hotel. The chair was occu- I pied by Bro. Edwin Powell. Programme: I Songs, Bro. John Jones (Perorydd Aman) and Bro. David T. Lewis. Address on the principles of the Ivorites by Bro. Tom Lewis, C.L.D. Song, Bro. John James Powell. Address by Bro. Edward Pugh (Digri Aman). Songs by Bro. T. Lloyd (Llwyd Aman); the secretary, Bro. Enos Davies; and Bro. David James (Cawr Aman). Address by the chair- man. A vote of thanks was accorded the lodge treasurer, Mr. Isaac Walters, who had joined as an honorary member, and had shown them great hospitality. A song by Bro. John Jones brought the evening to a close. SACRED CONCERT. The sacrea concert in aid of the lad Benjamin Rich- ard James Pike, Chapel-street, whose sight promises to be restored to him, took place on Sunday evening last at the Public Hall. There was a crowded aud- ience. The chair was occupied by Mr. Thomas J. Price. A selection was given by the Aberaman Silver Band. under the conductorship of Mr. R. S. Howells (A-i) Gwvnalaw). Bass solo, "The guidmg lio'lit," Mr. Evan Evans, Cwmaman. Tenor solo, "Nirvana," Mr. William Thomas, Cwmaman. Selection of pic- tures on Messrs. Poole's Bioscope. So- prano solo, "The swallows," Madam M. Evnon (Llinos Aman), Aberaman. Duet, Misses Nellie Jones and Maud EYHns, Cwmaman, entitled, "The Lily. So- prano solo. "The perfect life, Madam M. Evnon. Duet, N Excelsior, Messrs. Evan Evans and Win. Thomas. Duet, "Thoughts of heaven. Misses ISelhe Jones and Maud Evans. The accom- panist for the evening was Mr. D. | Fred Davies. The secretary was Mr. T. J. John. N.A.U.eS.A.—The usual branch meet- ing was held at the Public Institute on Wednesday night. Mr J. H, Job, Cwm- aman, occupied the chair, and Mr. Dan Lewis, Cardiff, was heartily welcomed as a visitor to the branch. A letter was received from the Anti-Living-In Com- mittee for South Wales requesting per- mission to send a speaker to Aberaman to treat on the subject. The branch felt that no good would be derived from such a visit inasmuch as actions rather than words were needed now. The letter of protest to the Shops Bill (No. 2) written by the National Council of Evangelical Free Church Councils was discussed at some length, tod it was decided to convene a special meeting to consider the objections and to frame a i policy in order to meet the local minis- ters. A motion lvas brought on by Mr D. J. Phillips, and seconded by Mr. Handel Harris, to ask local employers for permission to allow shop assistants to be nominated for seats on local governing bodies in March next. 32 YEARS' PASTOBATE,-On Sun- day last the Rpy. R. E. Williams (Twr- fab) completed 32 years' ministry as pastor of Ynyslwyd Welsh Baptist Church. During the whole course of his ministry the rev. gentleman has en- joyed remarkable immunity from ill- health. he having failed but once to administer the communion owing to illness. Never has there been a happier union of church and pastor. Mr. Wil- liams is as deeply respected to-dav as he was on his advent to Ynvslwyd He has witnessed several changes in the ate and the personnel of the church. The two or three aged men who still remain since the inception of the church in 1862 can infuse enthusiasm into the younger people by recounting the ex- periences of their earlier years. ihu-inir the Rev. R. E. Williani ministry the church has seen two jubilees, and the present debt of the church is by no means large. Negotiations been commenced for the installation of a pipe organ in the chapel, and the rev. pastor hopes to see this project again carried through successfully. May he long be spared to continue his labours. MATRIMONIAL. — A pretty wedding was solemnized on Thursday morning last at Carmel E'nglish Baptist Chapel, Aberdare. The contracting parties were Mr. Trevor Evans, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Evans, Davis-street, Aber- aman, and Miss Edith Reed. daughter of Mrs. Reed, 19, Regent-street, Aberaman. The officiating minister was the Rev. A. B. Kinsey, B.D., while Mr.' G. G. Jones. registrar, was also present. The bri-de, who was attired in a light brown tailor- made costume, with hat to match, was given away by her uncle, Mr. Wm. Jones (Regent-street)..Miss Amelia Reed., her sister, was bridesmaid, while Mr. Ivor Evans, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man. Others present in the wed- ding party were: Mr. Joe Evans, father of the bridegroom; Mr. D. J. Evans, brother-in-law of the bride, and Mr. Sid Chattiugton, friend of the young c-oupie. Alter the ceremony was over the party repaired to the bride's'mother's home at Aberaman, where a sumptuous wedding breakfast had been prepared. Mrs. Reed presided at the table, and in addition to those mentioned a large number of guests were present. Congratulations were extended to the young conple, who left later in the day for Miskin, where they will make up their new home at No. 1, Hugh-street. MARRIAGE.—The wedding bells were l-in-ging early on Monday morning last, when Miss Mary Jane Richards, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. loan Richards, Brynderw, Oak-street. Aberdare, _was united in matrimony to Mr. Evan Grif- fiths, son of Mr. -and Mrs. Thomas Grif- fiths, Davis-street, Aberaman. Miss Richards was employed at the Aberaman Co-operative Stores, while Mr. Griffiths is at the Miskin Branch oi the Society. The ceremony was performed at Siloa Cong. Church, Aberdare, by the Rev. D. Silyn Evans. The bride was prettily attired in a cream dress with a black picture hat. The bridesmaids were Miss Bronwen Richards, her sister, and Miss May. Griffiths, sister of the bridegroom. Others; present were: The bride's father, Miss Elizabeth Eunice Richards, sister; Mr. Hugh Evans, ministerial student, Abernant; and Mr. Robert Emlyn Rich- ards, brother of the bride, who was best man. After the ceremony the party re- paired to the bride's home at Brynderw, where a splendid wedding, breakfast was partaken of. The bride's mother pre- sided at the table, assisted by Mrs. Man- Griffiths, the bridegroom's mother. Others present were: MT. and Mrs. Marsh, and Mr. and. Mrs.. Griffiths, uncles and aunts oi she bride; Mrs. Evans, Bond-street, and Mr- Willie .John Morgan. The wedded* pair departed by the 12.4 p.m. G.W.R. train for Swansea, en. route "for the Mumbles, where the honeymoon is being spent.

Cwmaman. WHEN THE HAPPY PA IR GO 'FOR THEIR HONEYMOON what have they to come home to? Is it a happy home? Has it been furnished at Hill's, Court Room? The answer to these questions will decide the difference between happy married life and otherwise. Call and see the magnificent stock of bedroom suites, sitting room and kitchen furniture direct from the factory. — Hill's Sale Rooms, Court Room, Aberdare. I.L.P.—An extremely interesting dis- cussion took place at the branch meeting on Tuesdav week upon the subject, "Should Socialists own property Mr I Edwin. Morse occupied the chair. and a paper stating the affirmative view was read by Air. J. Morris. Councillor Owen Powell and Messrs. Evan Jones. .John Lewis. J. R. Wilson, and several others afterwards spoke, and the nega- tive proposition eventually carried. TOUR-IMG, LEAGUE.—The first lee- I ture of the Reason under the auspices of the Cwmaman Touring League- was de- livered at the Institute on Wednesday night; Mr. J. Morris in the chair. Mr. Dan Lewis, of the Cardiff University, discoursed upon "The humorous side of a collecting tour in North Wales." He kept up the interest of the audience from beginning to end, and the meeting proved a happy send-off for the new league. Timbering competition. — on Monday last a timbering competition was held at the Fforchaman. Field. A tug-of-war competition, a skipping con- test, for girls, and an. ambulance com- petition also formed part of the pro- gramme. The following were the awards for timbering; 1st, Mr. R, Gwilym, Cwm- park (107 marks); 2nd, Mr. Daniel Davies (105 marks); 3rd, Mr. Henry Davies (99 marks). In the tug-of-war competition the following teams took part: Aberaman Firsts, Aberaman Seconds; Bedlwyn Row, Cwmaman; Cwmaman Firsts, Cwm.a.nian Seconds, and Cwmaman 1 Colliery. The successful team was Aberaman Firsts. Skipping contest: 1sL Miss A.. Daniel; 2nd, Miss M. Smith; 3rd, Miss M. Murray. No. 2 Squad, Cwmaman, won the ambulance competition. The judges were: Skipping. Mrs. R. Davies, Mrs. Thomas,.Mrs. (P.C.) Grubenman. all of Cwmaman. Tug-oi- war, P.S. Evans. Timbering, Messrs. Di. .Tones, Albion Colliery, Cilfynydd; T. [saac, Cwmaman Colliery, and Thomas Evans, Fforchaman Colliery. Ambulance, Mr. T. Isaac Griffiths, Cwmaman. The Cwmaman Silver Band played excellent music. L. Oliver was the capable secretary. "ADVICE TO MOTHERS."—Are you broken in your rest by a sick child suffer- ing with the pain of cutting teeth? Go at once to a chemist, and get a bottieor MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP. It produces natural, quiet sleep by reliev- ing thp child from pain, and the little cherub awakes "as bright as a button." Contains no Poisonous Ingredient. (H all Chemists, l/lj per bottle.

Abercwmboi. PERSONAL.—Miss Eileen M. Eggle- ton has won a three-years scholarship at the Aberdare County School. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William T Eggleton, of this place. EXCHANGE OF PULPITS.—On Sun- day morning last the Rev. H. P Jenkins (Saron) and the Hev J. B. Davies 'Con^.) exchanged pulpits. In the evening the Rev. J. E. Davies preached a special ser- mon for the voting people.

^auntain Ash. WHEN THE HAPPY PAIR GO FOR I HEIR HONEYMOON what have they to come home to ? Is tt a happy home ? Has it been furnished at Hill's, Court Room ? The answer to these questions will decide the difference between happy married life and otherwise. Call and see the magnificent stock of bedroom suites, sitting room and kitchen furniture, direct from the fictory. Hill's Sale Rooms, Court Room. Aberdare. THE general LINES OF PROCE- L»XJL<IL ARE: First go to Tom Davies and Son, who will make you a new- autumn coat or a mourning suit in a few hours. Pryce-street. RCKtSEVELT TRIED TO TEACH S • I do n t. wish to teach th e public, but would like to show them my work in tinsmithing, plumbing, and gas- titting. Tin, iron, and brass blowers to order at R. H. Taylor's Belle Vue Irollmongery Stores. Penrhiwceiber. t BETHLEHEM.—The pulpit of Beth- xehem Welsh Cong. Chapel was last Sunday occupied by Rev. E. Rees (Dyfed), who preached eloquent sermons morning and evening to crowded congre- gations. The Archdruid left Mountain Ash on Monday morning for Colwyn Bay, where he is attending the ^National Eisteddfod. BR YNTGOLWG.—The members of the. jiryn Arthen Lodge of the Bryngolwg Mission Hall spent a pleasant evening last Thursday. The proceedings took the form, of impromptu speeches. Bro. Holman presided. The principal speeches were on "Principle" and "What is I made out of Solos were ren- dered nicely by Bro. J. West, Bro. E. Morgan, Sis. M. A. West, Bro. C. Archer, and Bro. Miles. Readings were given by Bros. J. Davies and C. Archer, and a recitation by Bro. E. Morgan. SUCCESSFUL STUDENT. We are pleased to report the success of Master Howell B. Pierce, youngest son of Dr. and Mrs. Hugh Davies Jones, who 1)assed with Honours the Preliminary Exam. of the Oxford and Cambridge local examination at Colwyn Bay Centre. This young student has also been successful in the world of sport, having carried off two silver cups for running in the Din- glewood. School Sports, Colwyn Bay, where he is being educated. This makes the 3rd cup he has won in the space of 12 months and before he reached his 14th birthday. I PARISH CHURCH.—Holy Commun- ion was celebrated at 8 o'clock in St. Margaret's Church by the Rev. J. Sin- nett Jones, ALA, Matins and Litany were sung at 11 o'clock, the Rev. D. E. Roberts, M.A., intoning, assisted by the Rev.- Evan Thomas. The Te Deum was sulig to Russell, and the Benedictus to Troutbeck. Reference was made in the sermon by the Rev. D. E. Roberts to the observance of that day as National Church Day, basing an appropriate and eloquent sermon on Nehemiah i., 10, "Now these are thy servants and thy people, whom thou hast redeemed by thy great power and by thy strong hand." Evensong was intoned by the Rev. Aeron Davies, B.A. The Alagnificat was sung to Dr. S. S. Wesley, and the Nunc Dimittis to Hy. Smart's setting. The sermon was preached by the Vicar, who chose for his text Proverbs 23, 23, Buy the truth and sell it not." The preacher dealt expansively with his subject, and a large congregation listened to an ex- cellent and impressive discourse. The special hymns for the day were. The church's one foundation," to S. S. Wes- ley's "Aurelia." and 1,0, come to the merciful Saviour, who calls you" to C. Bucknall's beautiful setting, a Com- passio." Mr. Harry Long played as a recessional The Duetto from^^ Men- delssohn's "Lieder Ohne Worte,' —— -—" i

Scraps. I BY "THE SCRIBE." In explaining "enthusiasm to a gathering of children a preacher alj Aberdare last Sunday described it as "corked pop." A child without en- thusiasm was, he said, like a bottle of stale pop. In the realm of shop assistants there exists an Anti-living in committee." Why not can it "Living out committee?" Cwmaman I. L.Peers have decided that Socialists must not own property. I refrain from giving the names of the gentlemen who voted for this decision iest- they he pestered with applications for their now discarded goods and chattels, The South Wale8 Daily News Welsh I Gossip says:—At Newport the Welsh Baptists. Independents, and Caivmistic Methodists hold a joint Cymanfa Ganu." Where else is this done ? I beg I to supply the answer—Cwmdare. A correspondent writes —" That old Welsh scholar, the Rev. J. Lloyd Wil- liams, March, Cambs., or as he is more commonly called, 'Clwydwenfro/ is now on a visit to some of his friends in this district. He was a fellow student with the Rev, R. J. Jones, of Hen-dy-Cwrdd, at Carmarthen College, in 1855-59, and both have been bosom friends ever since. And for their fund of reminiscences, for their antiquarian knowledge, and their love of bygones, they are both very much alike. It would be n disappointing affair if these two good old Christians will be deprived of one another's company for ever in kingdom come." I "Limited Companies have no souls." This aphorism is disproved by the grace- ful way in which a Penrhiwceiber Com- pany has granted an annuity to its work- men. The men are engaged in building a dry wall, and the portion built during the day falls during the night. Like Penelope's web, it is an endless task. The Company has thus started upon a work which is interminable, and which, even if it were completed, might be found useless for its designed purpose.

Just before his historic encounter with Johnson, the pugilist Jeffries was visibly affected by a sentimental tune played by 3. Brass Band. Music hath charms to soothe the savage breast."

SCIENCE-NOTES IV NEWS. HAIRS ON BLOWFLY'S PROBOSCIS. The hairs on the proboscis of the blowfly can be conveniently observed with moderately high-power lenses, and have long been in use as test objects by microscopists. In a micro- scopical publication Mr. Nelson describes these interesting objects. There are. it ap- pears, four different kinds of hairs on the pro- boscis of this liy. One set consists of minute curved and spinous hairs, which protect the very delicate upper surface of the sucker while the insect is feeding. Another set of hairs, soft and pliable, is found on the rostrum and maxillary palps. Round the edge of the suctorial disc, again, are a set of tubu- lar hairs with sides flattened. To detect and distinguish these four kinds of hairs should form an interesting study for microscopists. The proboscis of the blowfly, it may be noted, is an erectile organ. When in repose it is folded and flaccid, but when about to be- used it is stiffened by the injection of air into its cavities. The tubular hairs round the I sue- ] tonal disc are erected by the same supply of air, and thus serve to protect the organ. LIGHT PRESSURE & COMETS' TAILS. In connection with the view that the tail of d, comet consists of extremely attenuated matter expelled from the sun by the pressure of its light waves, some remarkable experi- I ments carried out by Dr. Lebedew are of special interest. They are described in the Astropli t/sirrif Journal, and show that light waves exert a measureable force even on gases at ordinary atmospheric pressure. The gases to be examined are confined in a small chamber through which a beam of light can be projected in either direction. At the farther end of the chamber i,- It very delicate valve suspended on one arm of a torsion balance bv which the amount of pressure is measured. The force exerted on the gas is found to be directly proportional to the amount of light and to the absorption power of the gas. It is easy to understand how the greater energy of light nearer the sun acting on greatly attenuated matter may produce a proportionately greater effect. LUMINOUS PHOTOGRAPHS. It is not difficult for a non-professional pho- tographer to make prints of his pictures hav- ing the peculiarity of a phosphorescent lumi- nosity. The process is somewhat circuitous, says Science Sifting•> but with reasonable skill should not present many difficulties. The luminous substance employed is the white sul- phide of calcium, that glows in the dark if previously exposed to the light. As the sub- stance is rapidly decomposed by the bichro- ¡ mate of potash, the PERIOD OF HANDLING must be curtailed as much as possible. A I solution of thirty parts of gelatine, with ten times the volume by weight of water, is made moderately warm, and three parts of bichro- mate of potash and twelve parts ol phosphor- escent sulphide of calcium stirred in. With this mass, a piece of common celluloid film is coated, the coating allowed to dry, and it is then exposed in a printing-frame under the positive to the light, the non-coated side of the celluloid being in contact with the posi- tive. The duration of exposure should be about the same as for a carbon print, and the development is likewise effected with the aid of warm water. A REMARKABLE CLOCK. Of all the clocks of all the ages since the Parisian clockmakers became famous for their artifice in devising unique ways and means of telling the hour of the day, none, says Science Siftings, is more remarkable than one which embodies the principle of the pulse glass." It is operated and regulated by the constant application and withdrawal of artificial heat. Its base is a tank containing two quarts of alcohol. At the left end of this is a lamp. The minm-e dial of the clock is supported bv a standard which rests upon the centre of the tank, and just beneath it is a rod or balance pole, on each end of which is a hollow cone. The cone on the left end is so arranged that, when cold, it overbalances the cone on the right. The MECHANISM IS SO PERFECT, however, that after the exact termination of five seconds over the flame of the lamp, this cone, made lighter by the heat, ascends quickly, causing the right end of the rod to drop. Attached to the left arm of the rod is a chain, which pulls the creseent-sliaped cover over the lamp and shuts off the heat. The rise of the left arm of the rod takes but one second, and at the exact termination of five more seconds the heated cone oecomes sufficiently cool to again outweigh the right end and descend into position over the lamp. This continual reciprocating movement works a chain running from the right arm of the rod to a pin attached to the large minute hand. The pull given the chain every time the right end of the rod falls moves this hand around the dial. The hour dial is on the back of the minute hand, and its small hand changes its position every hour. Two quarts of alcohol is sufficient to' keep the lamp burning one month. A disc on the left arm of the balance rod reQulates or sets the movement.

STORMING AN AFRICAN VILLAGE. I Fighting the slave-traders in Africa is a kind of warfare that requires courage, pati- ence, and strategy. In his" Fighting the Slave Hunters in Central Africa (Seeley), Mr. A. J. Swann has described his expedition against a chief who, besides being an active I slave-trader, had broken a treaty. Two Euro- peans went with the land force and two with the boats. Mr. Swann was to demonstrate I from the lake, in order to draw the enemy out from their stockades, and thus permit the land force to rush in and occupy the villages They were strongly fortified by a deep trench; earth was plastered up the sloping sides nearly to the t-o,) of the poles, on which thick thorns had been placed. To get at the stockade, the ditch had to be crossed and the smooth sides of the earth embankment scaled. Even when that was done it was still impossible to get in without climbing over- the thorns. These particulars had been ascertained during the previous visits. We bound oakum dipped in turpentine round the heads of arrows, to set fire to the grass huts in case of failure to take the place by storm. Arriving at the appointed time, we found that the natives had discovered the approach of the lake division. We moved slowly along the bay,- and allowed our occasional shots to go over their heads. This made them more bold, and drew them away from the forts, which was our object. The glittering spears of the land force could be seen coming over the hills at the back of the vil- lages; but instead of at once rushing into the stockade, then undefended, they came down to the shore to drink. Several ineffectual attempts to scale the thorny slopes failed. As I thrust my rifle through the poles, some one of the slave-traders on the inside lammed his gun on the top of mine and fired. I was just out of line, but the flash scorched my right ear. This kind of give-and-take continued for some time. We were making no progress, when I heard our people shout, A white man has been shot" ,«■• i Never mind! I replied. Mmd you don t get a similar dose. Give me those arrows, a small bow, and some matches." In an instant I had an arrow fitted to the string, and setting alight the prepared oakum, I gently fired it into the thatch of a hut which was quite near me. The grass caught at once, and although I could not see anyone, I kept up a rapid fire into space to scare away any who might attempt to put out the fire. In a few seconds it was well alight, and jumping down into the trench, I ordered my party back under cover of the maize. I knew the place was ours. MR. H. H. EVANS, M.E., .L One of three Bwllfa men who have just received the Albert Medal for bravery.

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