The Aberdare Leader

Cwmdare. Two of the best—" Rubi and Rum- mie." Grand Summer Drinks. Whole- sale from H. McLaren, Trecynon. PRESENTATION. On Friday night last, at Cwmdare Council Schools, a very pleasant evening was spent, commencing with the inevitable cup of tea. The tables were ably presided over bv Misses Canning and A. Morgans. The follow- ing were also present: Misses A. Mor- gan, A. Davies, C. M. Davies, E. Wil- liams, Tegwen Bees, Sarah J. Jenkins, Magdalene Jenkins, Etta Palmer, Rachel Evans, B. Williams, and Miss Canning, Messrs. J. Howells, T. James, J. 0. Levis, Harry Williams, Norman Evans, Warren Lewis, Winston Harry, J. Thomas, and T. J. Evans. Miss Ann Davies, on behalf of the teachers, pre- sented Mr. Harry Williams with a beau- tiful dressing case, and Miss Canning Eresented Miss C. E. Davies with a gold rooch. Both recipients thanked the donors for their generous action. Ad- dresses in eulogy of Miss Davies and Mr. Williams were given by Miss A. Morgan, headmistress of the Infants School, and Mr. J. Howells. Mr. Harry Williams is leaving for Dudley College, and Miss C. E. Davies is retiring from school. Games and dancing were indulged in until a late hour.

Gadlys. Two of the best—" Rubi and Rum- mie." Grand Summer Drinks. Whole- sale from H. McLaren, Trecynon. GADLYS (B.).—Special preaching ser- vices were held at Gadlys Baptist Chapel on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday last. Sermons were preached by the Revs. T. Idwal Jones, Drefach; J. Lee Davies, Brynamman, and W. T. Francis, Gwawr, Aberaman. The Rev. R. GwenfPrwd r Hughes, pastor of the church, was pres- ent. Mr. Arthur Thomas acted as pre- centor, and Mr. Gomer Griffiths was the organist. "ADVICE TO MOTHERS."—Are you broken in your reat by a sick child suffer- ing with the pain of cutting teeth P Go at once to a chemist, and get a bottle of MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP. It produces natural, quiet sleep by reliev- ing the child from pain, and the little cherub awakes "sua bright as a button." Contains no Poisonous Ingredient. Of all Chemists. 1 III per bottle.

Aberdare. Two of the best- Rubi aiid Rum. rais." Grand Summer Drinks. Whole- sale from H. McLaren, Trecynon. FOR ARTIFICIAL TEETH visit Mac Cormack-'s Consulting Rooms, 2, Cardiff Street, 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 toP Is it a happy homeP Has it been furnished at HilPa, 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. STT,O-k.-On Sunday the preacher at Siloa was the Rev. J. T. LI. Williams, the newly recognised pastor of Bethania, Abercynon, formerly of Cefn. HAGGARDS SACRED OONCERTS.-On Sunday last, at the grand concert held at the Market Hall, excellent pictures were shewn upon the bioscope, including scenes from the life of Marie Antoinette, His last burglary," etc. Mr. Cyril Yorke recited The Fighting Parson," and Mr. Walter Hellier sang "The Gift." ETSTEDDFODIC.—At the reecnt Pavil- ion eisteddfod held at Builth Wells our townsman, Mr. George R. Thomas, P,.Sc.. master at the Builth County School, was successful, out of nine com- petitors, on an elegy to the late Llew Buallt. Sir T. Marchant Williams, who adjudicated, referred to the successful poem as the work of a true poet." Mr. Thomas was also the successful essayist on the subject, a The Park and Glanne Wells." ST. ELVAN'S. At this Church on Sunday last the harvest thanksgiving services were held. At the morning ser- vice the Te Deum was sung to Sulli- van in D. The Rev. W. H. Jones, B.A., officiated. At the evening service the Canticles were sung to Maunder in D. The Rev. W. H. Jones again took the ser- vice, and the Vicar preached the sermon. The sacred edifice was choicely decorated, and the offertories throughout the day were given to the Society for Propagating the Gospel in Foreign Parts. "THE FATAL WEDDING," produced by Mr. Percy Williams' celebrated com- pany of performers at the New Theatre this week, is greatly appreciated by all who see it. As Mabel Wilson," Miss Violet Keand is a great success whilst Mr. Cecil A. Melton is very _good^ as Howard W ilson. Miss Elaine V an- biiigh is splendid as "Cora Williams, an adventuress, whilst little Miss Dot Jeff revs is simply enchanting as "Jes- sie," the little mother. Mr. Harry M. Vernon as "Toto," the French butler; Miss Blanche Huber as "Bridget," the lady cook; Mr. Alexander Wills as Robert; Curtis." a man about town, and Mr. Watson Hume' as Peter Schwartz," a Janitor, are all able exponents of their art. A feature of the play during the third act is the contribution by a band of children whose singing and dancing are remarkable. Edith Dews is a lovely singer, whilst the others also deserve Rreat praise.

Cwmbach, 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 the magnificent stock of bedroom suites, sitting room and kitchen furniture, direct from the factory. — Hill's Sale Rooms. Court1 Room, Aberdare. <BJi,YN SEION.-On Sunday last Mr. ..Daniel, a brilliant young student from Bala Bangor College, preached at Bryn Seion. PUBLIC HALL CHOTB.—The work to performed at the opening' will pe Du.w cadw ni." The conductor will i),, Mr. Samuel Davies, A.C., while the 9ther officers of the United Choir are: hairman, Ml- Edmund Williams; treas- Mr James Hughes; joint fiecretar- Messrs. J. M. S. James and Gomer •'anies. Additional committeemen: Messrs. Dd. Pees Davies, John Phillips, •jo.an Hughes, Wm. Robert Davies, and •'ohn Williams. HARVEST FESTIVAL SERVICES.— On Sunday last Soar P.M. Church hel.-l TherRevnTalwa^eS1!; |estival services. T, j" • y?' Klchardson, Godreaman m°rning and afternoon, bj.ecial anthems and hymns were ren- dered. In the evening a service of song was contributed by the choir, entitled? Farmer Brown s Testing Time." The conductor was Mr. John Thornev, of the wV?l Af ^sIeya" C-Wdi. Aberaman, while Mr. George Moses, the conductor proper of the choir, assisted. Miss Gertie Comer, Aberaman, was the soprano solo- ist, her rendering in the anthem beinfY very praiseworthy. Mr. J. Kempthorne" Aberaman, took the tenor solo in splen- did style including "Why hast thou wandered? In the quartette the sing- ers were: Mr. David Bowen, Mr ? Xempthorne, Miss Elsie Prestwood. and Mlf jollier. Messrs. Charles Thomas and VV. J. Jenkins also gave the choir assistance. The reader was the Rev. J. W. Richardson. The organ was ably presided over by Mr. J. W. J. Roberts. Cwmbach.

Aberaman. WHEN THE HAPPY PAIR GO FOR THEIR HONEYMOON what have thev to come home to Is it a happy home? Has it been furnished at HilPs, Court Room? The answer to these questions married life and otherwise. Call and see will decide the difference between happy the magnificent stock of bedroom suites sitting room and kitchen furniture, direct from the factory. Hill's Sale Rooms, Court Room, Aberdare. THE ANNUA" RE-UNION of the Re- organised Church of Jesus Christ of Lat- ter Day Saints will be held at the Lesser Hai l Aberaman Institute, on Sun da v, Oct. 2. Elders J. W Rusliton, of Leeds; J^uk]r!s> Ijlanelly; Gomer T. Grif- fiths Manchester and E. B. Morgan, Cardiff, will speak. Services at 11, 2.30 and 6. All are welcome. LECTURES COMMITTEE.—Mr. Benj Stephens presided at the meeting of the Popular Lectures Committee held at the Public Institute on Friday night. The selection of Mr. E. Denny as lecturer in- stead of Mr. Alexander Watson was con- firmed. The following. chairmen were appointed for the respective lectures: Mr Wm. J. Evans, Aberdare; Dr. Finuev; Mr Re-s Williams, Registrar of the County Court, and the Rev. T. Thomas. Noddfa. SACRED CONCERT. A sacred eon- cert was held at the Grand Theatre on Sunday last under the auspices of the Cwmaman Silver Band, who intend com- peting at the Crystal Palace Band Con- tfst. Mr. J. R. Davies occupied the chair, and the following was the pro- gramme: Contest march, "Senator," bv the band; solo, "I know that my P e- deemer liveth," Madam Mary lnlOlI (Llinos Aman); pictures on the bioscope; solo, Nant y Mynvdd," Mr. William Thomas; overture, "Schubert in A Minor, Dare Quartette; solo, "Hear ye Israel, Madam Eynon; Song Echoes (test piece), by the band; solo, "My Dreams," Mr. Wm. Thomas. The con- ductor of the band was Mr. W. Smith, and Mr. Evan Davies (Ap Dewi Mabon) was the accompanist. DEPARTURE FOR AMERICA. On Friday last the friends of Miss Katife James, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Jamesj Llanthewy-street, accompanied her to the G.W.R. Station at Aberdare, to give her a right royal send-off on her departure to America. Miss James, who has been brought up at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Palmer. 54, Regent-street, is going to her mother's relatives, in the company of her aunt, Mrs. Meredith, on the latter's return home to Black Dimond, King's Co., Washington. Mrs. Meredith is married to a son of Mr. Howell Mere- dith, formerly an official at the Aber- aman Colliery, and she has spent three months in her native country. Miss James was loaded with presents from friends and neighbours to the extent of about < £ 15 or -216 in value. ASSEMBLY OF STUDENTS.—At the Aberaman Co-operative Hall on Friday evening last a fairly large number of students from Aberaman, Cwmbach, and Mountain Ash attended to form the classes in U Book-keeping" and Co- operation" promoted by the Cwmbach Co-operative Society. The students were addressed by Mr. j. H. Longman, presi- dent-elect of the society; Messrs. John Davies (attendance officer), Trecynon, and David Bowen, Aberaman, who are mem- bers of the educational committee. It was decided that Tuesday should be the class night at Mountain Ash, and Wed- nesday (for Book-keeping) and Thursday (for Co-operation") at Aberfeman. It is hoped that a still larger number will at- tend these classes and enjoy the advant- ages of the free education offered. The cost of books is the only item which students have to bear. ABERAMAN HOTEL HOLIDAY CLTJB.—The annual supper in con- nection with the above club was held on Saturday evening. After disposing of the good things provided by Host and Hostess Howells. a smoker was held, Mr H. Bird, the club's chairman, being una- nimously voted to the chair. Mr. Bird, in a brief but eloquent address, men- tioned some of the benefits to be derived from such a club. The following pro- gramme was then presented to the com- pany :—Overture, Mr. R. Everett; songis by Messrs. John Rees, Dd. Abraham (en- cored), Sam Miles, Tom James, Henry Coles, Evan T. Morgan, Griffiths, Ever- ett. Williams. After short addresses by Messrs. H. Bird, J. Bees, and Gough, votes of thanks to the host and hostess, chairman, secretary, and treasurer, and all who had worked towards the success of the club were passed. Mr. Howells briefly responded.

Cwmaman. 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 the magnificent stock of bedroom suites, sitting room and kitchen furniture, direct from the factory. Hill's Sale Rooms, Court Room, Aberdare. MINERS' HOURS. — Much agitation has taken place at the local pits of the Cwmaman Colliery Co. recently, with re- spect to the miners' hours of work. A ballot of underground workers was taken oil the question on Thursday last. The result was: For a change of hours (7 a.m. until 3 p.m.), 1,767 votes; for the original hours (6 a.m. to 2 p.m.), 1,114 votes. Majority in favour of the change, 653.

Afoercwmfooi. Two of the best—"Rubi" and mie." Grand Summer Drmks. Whole- sale from H. McLaren, Trecynon. CHILDREN'S CHOIR.—Mr. J. Eiddig Davies's Choir of Juveniles journeyed to Colwyn Bay National, but were unsuc- cessful in the competition. The^ condnc- tor, however. was awarded a goid me.tal for smartness in placing his choir.

Mountain Ash. 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 Hilrs, 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. A FREE GIFT should not be ignored. All purchasers of Victor Freed's pianos and organs are given free instruction for six months. Grand stock, up-to-date makers, at the Miskin Furnishing Em- porium. THERE IS NO TVf SPTTTF! TTV Mfvmv_ TAIN ASH about Tom Davies and Son always having the most up-to-date pat- terns and styles in gents' tailoring. Pryce-street. THE WORK ASKED FOR is done at home. The Belle Vue Hardware Stores, PEllrhrwceiber. is the noted house for tilsiriithing, plumbing, and gasfitting. Tin, brass, and iron blowers. R. H. Taylor proprietor. PROVIDENCE.—A pleasant and en- thusiastic gathering of the members of the Christian Endeavour Society was held in the schoolroom adjoining Provi- dence Chapel. The chair was taken by Mr. Sheldon. An excellent paper was read by Mr. Bert Longman, who took for hie subject "The ladder to heaven." An interesting and animated discussion en- sued, m which the following joined, the Rev. Anthony Lewis (pastor) and Messrs Arthur Hobby, D. Price, and J. Gay. The speakers expounded their individual views on the various rungs of the ladder, some advocating morality, Socialistic principles, duty to neighbour, etc. A vote of thanks to the reader and to the chair- man closed a most instructive evening.

Miskin. DON'T DELAY ANY LONGER, but make a call at Tom Davies and Son's tailoring establishment in Pryce-street. Mourning orders in a few hours.

Football. BY "SPECTATOR." ASSOCIATION. Southern League, 2nd Division. On Saturday last, before a good crowd, Ton Pentre were the visitors to the Ynys en- closure. The teams were as follows:- Ion Pentre: Goal, Percival; backs, Jack Jones (capt.) and Russell; i-backs, A. Evans, Hugh Williams, and Martin; forward-s, liudson. Shehan, Holman, Tommy Davies and Roberts. Aberdare: Goal, Woodall; backs, Alf Goodwin (capt.) and Bilson; i-backs, Nash, Frank Griffiths, and Cox; forwards. Tippett Bradbury, Parkes, Geo. Phillips, and Hawkins. Referee, Mr. Neale, Bristol. 000 Ton were the first to get on the move, but Bilson stepped in, and robbing Hud- son, the old Barryites, sent along to his forwards who started an attacking' move- ment, which however. was frustrated bv the Ton captain. Roberts and Davies combining nicely, took play to the other end, where matters looked serious for Aberdare until Goodwin relieved the ten- sion. Phillips and Hawkins by pretty footwork got away, and forced two corn- ers, fajit the Darians failed to get through. A t n*le between Goodwin and Davies re- sulted in the latter beating the Dare skipper, and before Woodall was aware of the fact the ball was in the net. Half- time score: Aberdare, 1 goal; Ton. 1 goal. 000 The Darians opened the second 45" in promising fashion, and aided by the men behind, the five midgets -set about their heavy opponents. Percival was called upon to stop a tremendous drive which proved too hot to hold, and young ParkeB kept up his reputation for worry- ing goal-keepers by being in close attend- ance, and before the Ton goalie could re- cover, the Mountain Ash boy had Hashed the ball into the net. The visitors came dangerously near to drawing level when Woodall badly misjudged a high drop- ping shot, and but for the smartness of one of the backs a goal would have re- sulted. Ten minutes before time the Darians came again, and should easily have scored, but hesitation on the part of two forwards lost a certain goal. Time w a s now called with the score reading: Aberdare. 2 goals; Ton Pentre, 1 goaL u 0 .0 In Goodwin and Bilson Aberdare have never possessed two such backs. 'Tis true Goodwin was not in his usual form, but he seldom failed to recover when beaten. Bilson is the possessor of a pair of boots that show no mercy when they come in contact with the ball. The halves got through a tremendous amount of work, but the forwards fared badly in comparison with the Ton five. Tippett and Bradbury were much below form, while Hawkins, although doing better than on Monday, has yet to give a glimpse- of the. cleverness which he ex- hibited when in the Dare team two years ago. Phillips and Parkes, however, were always in the thick of it, and showed rare pluck when, confronted by the bustling Ton defence. 0 0 () Aberdare Thursdays v. Trecynon Wind- sors. The above game took place last week on the New Athletic Grounds before a moderate gate. Both teams were at full, strength, the Darians including the evergreen Sammy Parker and two new men. who were down for trial for the premier organization. The Windsors turned their full league eleven out, Billy Thomas figuring at centre. Referee, Mr Jack Havard. In the first half the Reds were slightly the better team, but they failed, to get through the Midweekers' de- fence, Parker and Dan Jones frustrating all their efforts. Fawcett, the new out- side right, proved a failure. o o o On the restart the Windsors attacked strongly, antl through a misunderstand- ing by Sam Parker, Tom Howells was allowed to break through and score a soft goal. Another spirited bombardment ot the home citadel resulted in Tommy Evans being again beaten. Arthur Jones, after a fine individual burst, tried a long shot. The goalie failed to hold and the ball found the net. The Darians came again, and Cliff Brain and Arthur Jones, after breaking clean through the defence, mulled what looked like a cer- tain goal. Time was called, the Wind- | sors winning a good game by 2 goals to 1. 000 Glamorgan League. On Monday Aber- dare- paid a visit to Merthyr, where be- fore a good crowd they were vanquished by the home; team by 3 goals to 2. Eacock (2) and Spriggs were the scorers for Mer- thyr, and Bradbury from two penalties beat Lewis, the Merthyr custodian, with grand shots. It may be mentioned that, Aberdare are the first team to penetrate the strong defence of the Penydarrenites this season. 0 0 0 Tom Daniel Jones signed a form this week for Aberdare, and may partner Hawkins on the left against Reading. BY "MUDIED OAF." RUGBY. fc Mountain Ash v. Cardiff Mackintosh. The Mountain Ash fifteen entertained the celebrated "Macks" at the Moun- tain Ash Athletic Grounds on Saturday last. Mr. Bell Lewis, of Pontypridd, offi- ciated as referee, and the home team were: Back, Johnny Thomas; -backs, Mog Bevan, Jimmy Donovan, W. Tiley, ™4,^e^'sk; 2-backs, Ted Griffiths and Phillips; forwards, P.C. Dick Thomas, S. Lewis, D. Bowen, Tom Saepperd. Ait Williams, Dick Jarman, Will Douse, and JLlewellyn. Bevan opened the score for the Old Firm with a try that was con- verted by Jack Thomas. Two more tries accrued through P.C. Dick Thomas and Mellish. Joe Owen dropped a neat goal before the interval, and the Mountaineers led by 15 points to 4. Final score: Mountain Ash, 25 points; Cardiff, 4 points. o o o Loveluck, the Mountain Ash skipper, who assisted the Cardiff Premier Re- serves fifteen on Saturday last in their match against Taunton, has created a good impression at centre three-quarter. He registered several tries for his side. 000 •, Trevor Flooks, the popular Aberdar- xan woo has played with distinction in succession for Cardiff, Mountain Ash, and Aberdare, now plays with equal dis- anction for the famous London Welsh iv.r .C. Another Aberdarian, to wit, cert Whittle, also played a great game for the Merthyr N.U. Club in their league match against Wakefield on Satur- day. o o o ASSOCIATION. Glamorgan League, 3rd Division—Ynys- ybwl v. Trecynon Windsors. These teams met for the first time at Ynysvbwl on Saturday, Mr. T. Jenkins, of Ton, Pentre, officiated as referee, and the Windsors were represented as follows:— Goal, Jack Phillips; backs, Eddy Mor- ga!. and T. J. Austin; halves, J. Rees- James, Dai Edwards, and Wm. Isaac "Mi?forwards, Tom Williams, Evan Griffiths, Tom Pittard, George Davies, and Percy Gardener. 000 One of the home forwards succeeded in aeatmg Jack Phillips with a clever shot, t/r-i led at the interval by a mL -;4fteT the change of ends the 1 rec\nonites braced themselves to- aTK) after 15 minutes' play, Evan wrimrns, the veteran, made matters level. Ii.ni Pittard succeeded in doing the tm.ic enabling his side to secure their first brace of points in the above league, iinai score: Trecynon Windsors. 2 goals; Ynysybwl, 1 goal. 000 Aberdare Church XI. v. Coedpenmaen (Pontypridd). This league match was at the Park on Saturday. Mr. J. M. Shelby-James, Cwmbach, officiated as referee. For Aberdare Church were Goal, D. James-Jones; backs, Jim Hem- Icck and Frank Humphreys; halves Walter Jenkins, S. C. Pees (capt.), and r rr- c^ards (hon. sec.); forwards, W. J. Hill Evan Hughes, Ernie Rosser. Frank Carney, and Idris Phillips. After the change of ends Coedpenmaen played a grand game, and greatly worried Hem- lock and Humphreys. Hodder, Bert Mounter, and Bains were the most pro- minent for the visitors. There was no score. 000 Glamorgan League (4th Division)—Mer- thyr Penyard v. Abernant. Played at Merthyr on Saturday last, when Mr. J. H. James, of Merthvr Vale, refereed. The Abernant team were: Goal, W. T. Bowen (capt.); backs, D. J. James and Jack Williams; halves, Ivor Edwards, Charlie Williams, and W. Stockton Wil- liams; forwards, Jack Jenkins, D. J. Moore, T. J. Williams, Jim Evans, and Aaron Stiley. Jimmy Evans netted two goals before lemon-time. After the in- terval Aaron Stiley scored a goal for his team just before the end came. Final scoro: Abernant. 3 goals; Merthvr Pen- yard XI.» nil. o o o Hirwain v. Bedlinog. This league match took place at the Bedlinog en- closure on Saturday last, when Mr. Geo. Matthews, of Gilfach, refereed. The Hirwain team were: Goal, Sandford: backs, Blackwell and Southall; halves, Steve Probert, Arthur Read (capt.) apt David Davies; forwards, W. Rice, Currie, W. Michael (formerly of Quakers' Yard), Clift, and Reggie Brayshaw. Hirwam pressed, and Michael drew first blood. Hirwain led at half-time by a goal to nil. After the change of ends, Bedlinog beat Sandford with a slanting shot. Final score: Hirwain, 1 goal: Bedlinog, 1 goal, 000 Abernant Reserves v. Cwmtwch Tun- nel Stars, at Abernant on Saturday last. The teams were: Abernant Reserves: Goal, Will Thomas; backs, D. J. Jen- kins and Richard Jenkins; halves, Da i i, I H. Hughes, Evan Evans, and Jack Evans; forwards, W. J. Willia; t=>, Thos. J. Williams, Richard Higgs, Aneurin Williams, and Morgan William- Cwm- bach Tunnel Stars: Goal, G Evans; backs, W. Morris and David Bevan; halves, Tom Porter, T. J. Evans, and R. Jam; forwards, Tom Clemen\s. He-try John Williams, Wm. William., T. Gr: t- fitlii- and W. E. Griffiths. Air. Arthur Williams, of Cwmbach, acted as referee. In the first half the Abernant Reserves scored goals through Richard Higgs and T. J. Williams. The most prominent player for the Abernant Reserves was T. J. Williams, whilst Tom Clements was the shining light of the Tunnel Stars. Abernant Reserves won the game by the of 2 goals to nil. > 0 Troeyaor: United v. Robertstown. Played at the Park or. Saturday last, when Mr. E. Jones, Aberdare, acted as I f feree. The teams were: Trecynon United: Goal. W. Willis; backs, Lewis Mitelie'more and Bert Dance; halves, William Hopkins, Ernest Todd, and Ben Rees; forwards. Evan Williams, Tom Edgar Lewis, Evan Thomas, Dd. Davies, and Jaq-lc Davies. Robertstown: Goal, Evan Howells; backs, David Griffiths and D. R. Rees: halves. Alf Parker, Em- lyn Richards, and John Samuel Jones; {"J wards, Dick; Rees, Tom Davies, Arthur D;ivies, Albert Leach, and Jack Lewis. Robertstown, through Arthur Davies, drew first blood. Albert Leach added a. second goal. Final score: Robertstown, 2 goals: Trecynon United, nil. Emiyn Richards was very promin- ent for Robertstown. The most note- woithy for Trecynon were Lewis Thomas, Bertie Dance, and Evan Williams. O O ffl Glamorgan League (4th Division)—Pen- rhiwoeiber United Y. Llwydcoed, at Ceiber on Satarday. Mr. A. V. A. Jar- man. of Cwmbach. officiated as referee. The Llwydcoed team were: Goal, D. Jen- kin-Tones; backs, Tom Beddoe and Geo. Beddoe*. halves, W. Davies, Henry John and Jack Hopkins; forwards, Dan Davies, T. J. Walters, Daniel Davies, David Lewis Owen, and William Thomas Davies. Final score: Penrhiw- ceiber United. 3 goals; Llwydcoed, nil. ABERAMAN FOOTBALL. BY "WANDERER." On Thursday last the Aberaman Wan- derers met Duffryn United (Mountain Ash! in o, league match at Michael's Field. Mr. J- M. Shelby James took charc'e of the whistle, and Aberaman kicked off against the wind. There was blank scorp-sheer at half-time. Early in the second half, however, the Wander- i blank scorp-sheer 1 at half-time. Early in the second half, however, the Wander- ers o-ained a lead through the advantage of a penalty kick. Will Owen placed 3t. and the ball rebounded from the Duffrvn custodian, and was placed in the net by q Bre-lington. A second goal came to flip Wanderers through a miskick by one of the Duffryn backs, who placed it through his own goal. Final score: Wanderers. 2 goals; Duffryn, 0. Append- ed are the names of the players: —Aber- aman Wanderers: Goal, H. Rees; backs, Wat Rees and W. Owens; halves, E. Cummings. J. Crumb, and W. Hillier; forwards W. Vater. S. Rees, E. Batten, I Williams, and G. Breslington. Duffryn United: Goal, T. Bates; backs, J- Mal- low mid J Kyte; halves, J. Dandi, H. Fvans and J. Berrett; forwards, W. ?Tatt A Jones, J. W. Kyte G Welding, and W. John. Referee, J. M. S. James, 00 0 W. WOOD'S WINNING WAYS. The feature of outstanding interest in a match played at Michael's field on Saturday last was the remarkable form shown by W. Wood for the Aberaman Wanderers, who played a 3rd division fix- ture against Penrhiwceiber Crusaders £ ,refe,ree ^ns: Mr. Meth Davies, Cwm- bach. A goal kick was sent out by the Penrhiwceiber custodian which rebound- r at 'ru em'F WiUiams back into the net. The second goal for the Wanderers came through a partial clearance by Pen- rhiwceiber, which C. Silverthorn took up and scored. Penry Williams was re- sponsible for a further easy goal, and the Ceiberites also scored from a penalty (owing to a foul by Cumner) at the other i *ialf-time score: Aberaman, 3 goals; Penrhiwceiber, 1. Early in the second half W. Wood scored 8 goals in rapid succession, thus doing the "hat trick." A. penalty was also awarded the ,mueramanites, which Silverthorn netted. liie oth gpal was scored soon after by W. n ood. Final score: Aberaman, 8 goals Penrhiwceiber, 1. The winning team was: Goal, Ned Wrentmore; backs, Jim Williams and Tom Cumner; halves, Pr^Lii53,111*1 Jom Finn and Ernie PoweH; forwards, Wat Clarke, Penry SifvTrthSii d' M" MacCarthy, and 000 St. Margaret Church Club, Aberaman, took a sadly depleted team to play Aber- canaid on Saturday last in the 4th Div. of the Glam. League. Onlv the eight fol- lowing players made the journey: S. Barnes, goal; Phil Williams, back; T. Gcugh and David Jones, halves; Bert Howell, George Williams, Archie Evans and Mansel Rees, forwards. Final score:' Abercanaid, 3 goals; Aberaman, nil. For the losers the goalkeeper, Phil Wil- liams, and David Jones distinguished themselves. 000 The secretary of the Godreaman Fnited, Mr. Rees Morgan Edwards, Dunryn-street, would be pleased to ar- range matches (home and home) with junior teams, players from 15 to 18 years, in the Aberdare or Merthvr Vallevs. u u Aberpergwm played Llansamlet United at Glynneath on Saturday last in a Swansea League game, and won by 3 goals to two. Sandy put on the winniii" wl goal for the home side shortly after halt-time. The Aberpergwm full-backs were weak, but the halves played magni- ficently and undoubtedly won the game. The centre-half, especially, played a very accomplished game. When Aberper- gwm will obtain two good full-backs League teams will find it very difficult to obtain points. Llansamlet played with plenty of dash, but were too wild in front of goal. Their two best men were the right back and the right inside forward. ■K-ing, the home vice, played a very hard game at right half. > < > a Appended are the fixtures of the Cwm- bach crescents A.F.C. in Divisions 3 and 4: — Division III. Sept. 29-Aberdare Thursdays (F) A >< 24—Penrhiwceiber Crusaders (L).A Oct. I-Bedlinog (L) a >5 8—Ynysybwl (L) H „ 15—Hirwain (L) A „ 22—Penrhiwceiber Crusaders (L) .R „ 29—Merthyr Windsors (1.) A Nov. 5—Merthyr Vale (L) H 12-Trecynon (L) A 19—Penrhiwceiber (L) R 26—Ynysybwl (L) a Dec. 3—Aberaman Windsors (L) A 10-Hirwain (L) H 17- v, 24—Aberaman Wanderers (L) .A » 26-Aberpergwm (L) .H 27- 31-MerthAIr Tale (L) A Jan. 7— „ 14—1st Round Cup 21, 28, and Feb. 4 open. Feb. 11-Tree3,noii (L) H „ 1.8-211d Round Cup. „ 25-Merthyr Windsors (L) .H Mar. 4- 11—Aberaman Wanderers (L) H 18—Penrhiwceiber (L) A 25—Aberaman Wanderers (L) H April I-S-emi-Final Cup. 8- 15-Bedlinog (L) A „ 22- „ 29—Final Cup. 000 Division IV. Sept. 24- Oct. 1—St. Margaret's (L) A 6-A.C. Lads <L) H > 8— 15—Cwmdare (L) .H 22—Llwydcoed (L) A 29—St. Margaret's (L) .H Nov. 5—Penrhiwceiber Crescents (L) .A 12—Aberaman Wanderers (L) H 19—Abercanaid (L) .A „ 26-Territorials (L) .H Dec. „ 10—Cwmdare (L) A 17—Trelewis (L) H 24- 26—Abernant (L) .A „ 27—Abernant (L) .H 31—Penyard (L) .H Jan. 7-Penrhiwceiber United (L) H 14—Penrhiwceiber Crusaders (L).H 16—Penrhiwceiber (L) .H 21-Trharris (L) A 28—Coedpenmaen (L) .A Feb. 4—Abercanaid (L) H ll-Duffryn United (L) A „ 13—Wanderers (L) .A 18—A.C. Lads (L) A 20-Penrhiwceiber Crescents (L).H „ 25—Penyard (Lj A March 4—Duffryn (L) n 6-Goedpenmaen (L) H 11—Penrhiwceiber (L) .A 16— „ 18-Llwydcoed (L) .H 20—Penrhiwceiber Crusaders (L).A „ 25— „ 27-Treharrir; (L) .H April 1— 8—Territorials (L) A „ 15—Trelewis (L) A 22—Penrhiwceiber United (LI A „ 29— 22-Penrhiwceiber United (V .A 29—

Notes Here and There. That was a smart little outing which the Women's League of Davis-street had the other day? But why did they not let us know their destination ? And why, oh ladies, did you resolve to exclude the press from your meetings ? The advo- cates of women's suffrage generally like prominence in the newspapers, though it is evident you are not that way inclined. I trust that you enjoyed yourselves, all the same. A young man came to this locality 7 weeks ago, met a servant girl with whom he fell in love, and married her three weeks later. They are now enjoying their honeymoon at Cefn, Merthyr. That's business. I am told a good story concerning the first visit of a monoglot Englishman to the Aberdare Cemetery. He came across several stones with Welsh inscriptions thereon, but each one was headed, "Er Cof Am." He remarked to his friend by passing: What a tremendous number of people named "Ercofam" have been buried in this cemetery." When the brake fatality occurred at j Aberaman recently there_ were loud com- plaints amongst the public respecting the recklessness of brake-drivers. The cry ) for trams was in everv one'siiiouth. Per- haps we shall have them by and by, but for the present we must continue As- quith's policy to "wait and see." If Mr. C. B. Stanton is disparaged in some organs of the daily press, he was Eraised the other day in an article^ by pencer Leigh Hughes, Sub Rosa of the "Morning Leader." Mr. Stanton's effective criticism of a new book by Mr. Littlejohn, of Pontypridd, was considered quite masterly, while the Conservative agent's remarks were very humorously treated. Mr. Littlejohn was referred to in one particularly brilliant passage as "The Pet of Pontypridd."

I DOCTORS' ADVICE TO WORKERS. Valuable Hint to Those whose Work Is Brain and Nerve ex-hausting. Here is a practical suggestion along the lines of medical recommendation to the higher class worker who works with brain and nerves:— "Drink a cup of Vi-Cocoa at breakfast and supper each day for a week, instead of tea, coffee, or ordinary cocoa." Note how the strength and endurance of the brain and nerves will be maintain- ed. Note how the sluggishness (or faintness) that usually comes on just before lunch (or dinner) or mid-afternoon will magically fail to manifest itself. The reason for the recommendation of the Medical Press is a good one indeed. Vi-Cocoa is both (1) food and (2) drink. It is easily digested too. It also aids in the digestion of solid foods eaten. For that reason Vi-Cocoa is the best-of-all drinks for those whose stomachs are weak, or whose condition betokens a weakness arising from the fact that "their food does not nourish them." Buy a trial tin of Vi-Cocoa to-day and test it for one week. Do not ask your grocer for cocoa. Ask for

AF M ON s Coœa —it makes all the difference. Every grocer sells Vi-Cocoa in 6d. packets and 9d. and 1/6 tins.

Dolan (with magazine): Begorra but thot's a strange hallucynation! An os- trich thinks he's out av soight whin he puts his head in th' sand." Mrs. Dolan: How loike a man when he puts his head in a silk hat!"

) Billiards. t DE KUYPER AT ABERAMAN. At the Plough Inn, Aberaman, on Mon- day evening, although not before a crowded audience (owing, no doubt, to the fine evening and the early season), Mr. R. de Kuyper, of London, the mar- vellous finger billiard player, grave two exhibitions. The first game of 400 up was with Mr. Evan Jones (who received 250 points), a very interesting game, in which Mr. de Kuyper made a 217 break, Jones played out the game in his usual determined style, and beat the Cockney by one point. The second entertainment was between Mr. R. de Kuyper and Mr. T. B. Jones, the latter receiving 250 start in 400. A good game was witnessed. Both players were greatly appreciated by the audience. The Londoner made breaks of 101 and 106, and won by eleven points. After each performance Mr. de Kuyper gave his display of fancy strokes, most of which appeared to the spectators im- possible, yet were accomplished by him quite easily. There will be a game of 1,000 up at the Liberal Club, Aberdare, this (Thursday) evening, at 8 o'clock be- tween Mr. de Kuyper and Mr. E. T. Millwood, of Mountain Ash, the latter receiving 500 points. It will be open to the public. Anyone who has not seen the finger billiard expert should take this opportunity, which may never oocur again, as Mr. de Kuyper is on the point o making an extensive tour round the world, he being already fully booked up in America and South Africa.

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