The Aberdare Leader

JUST PUBLISHED. THE ORIGINAL Aberdare Directory and Almanack Containing List of all Tradesmen, Principal Inhabitants, Postal and other Local Information. Prices-Paper Covers, Threepence Stiff Boards, Sixpence Cloth Covers, One Shilling. May be had of all Newsagents, o r of HAYLINGS & Co., Publishers and Printers, 14, Canon Street, Aberdare. I When You Buy a Bicycle-BUY A PREMIER. I (HELICAL TUBE.) One Grade Only- The Best. I iCI2 12s. Net, or iEl Is. Monthly. I '^pSontr11 PREMIER CYCLE CO., LO, COVENTRY. AGENT: A. D. JONES, Duke-street, Aberdare. COLD WEATHER DRINKS Kops' Celebrated lsky Stout and BurdocH Stout. BEST NON-ALCOHOLIC WINTER DRINKS. Also Football Stout; Raspberry Kola; Lime Juice and Soda, and Best London Hop Bitters. Sold everywhere iq 1d. Bottles. BE SURE YOU GET KOPS. All Wholesale orders to H. MCLAREN, 29, Windsor Street, and 15, Llewellyn Street, Trecynon, Aberdare. Sound, Healthy, Vigorous Chest & Lungs Healthy and free from Dangerous and Pernicious Phlegm, Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, Croup, Tightness, Whooping Cough, and free from those terrible slayers, Asthma, Bronchitis, Consumption. Amazing Testimonies reported from all parts of the country. Extraordinary rapid recoveries by taking DEAKIN'S Miraculous Chest, Cough and Lung HEALER. The Greatest Tonic and Life Saver the World can produce. Sold in bottles only with Engravings of Inventors and Trade Mark, to prevent imposi- tion and fraud. CASH PRICES:—1/9 size, IS; 2/9 size, 2S. Post paid 1/3 and 2/6. YOUR LIFE.-HEALTH, HAP- PINESS, WELFARE, AND .COMFORT DEPEND ON THE GENUINE ORIGI- NAL REMEDIES. Beware of injurious foreign imitations and substitutes, and of the dealer who tries to de- ceive you and sell you spurious, worthless and injurious substitutes. SOLE PROPRIETORS :— G. DEAKIN & HUGHES, Tfye Inflammation Remedies Co., BLAENAVON. Sold by Leading Chemists, Stores and Medi- cine Vendors everywhere. May be obtained of the following agents :— Ynysybwl—W. Evans, chemist; Aberdare- Emrys Evans, chemist; Tonypandy Jno. Davies, chemist, &c.; Co-operative Societies- Aberaman, Mountain Ash, Aberdare, Tre- harris, Gadlys Road, Troedyrhiw, Cwmbach, Cwmaman; Peglers' Stores—Ferndale, Porth, Ystrad, Treorky. Tonypanèy and all branches; Mardy—Mr Lewis, chemist; Treorky Mr Davies, chemist. Porth Mr Davies, che- mist. Mr W. H. Jones, Mountain Ash. Messrs J. & R. J. Smith, Trecynon, Aber- dare. MICROCIDE" CURES SORE THROATS, QUINSY, and STOPS DIPHTHERIA. Sold by the Agents everywhere. C. DEAKIN & HUCES, BLAENAVON. BRADBURY'S SEWING MACHINES Best hand machine 3 drawers stand CASH leaf table complete £6 17 6 Best hand machine 4 drawers stand leaf table complete £ 7 2 6 Best hand machine 5 drawers stand leaf table complete £ 7 6 o ALL REPAIRS DONE ON THE PREMISES. Agent 21 years: J. BUGLER, 420, Card iff-road. Best House Coal WM. MOULTON & Co. Offices Great Western Yard, Aberdare. Manager Robert J. Tucker. Sole Agents for Tredegai- SvzokelessCoal. Graig coal supplied. Many a Life Has been lost by mothers neglecting to keep in their homes an effective remedy for the ail- ments incidental to infants and young children. Little children are subject to quick changes and an effective remedy applied quickly often prevents, what if neglected proves, a,, serious illness. Hundreds of little ones die yearly from con- vulsions during Teething, whose lives Would be saved had JONES & SON'S RED DROPS been given the suffering little ones. If your little ones are Teething, have wind, griping pains, are feverish at times or subject to sickness or convulsions, JONES' RED DROPS WILL QUICKLY CURE THEM. If mothers only knew how sure and naturally this ideal medicine does good, it would save them many an anxious hour. If your little one is pale and thin, doesn't seem to thrive, and is in pain, try the effect of this medicine. You can easily prove its value after a single dose. By giving your little ones JONES' RED DROPS MOTHERS The above is simply a PLEASE plain statement of facts. We have simply stated less than the truth about this deal children's medicine so that our little may be believed. If you value your little ones' lives, keep it in your homes, and your little ones will grow up happy, bonny, bright good children. Sold in bottles 1/1 t each by the following agents:— Aberdare Mr. Harries, Chemist Hirwain-Mr W. A. George, chemist. Mountain Ash—Mr. Williams, chemist. Mr. W. A. George, chemist. Penrhiwceiber—Mr. A. M. Jones, chemist. Abercvnon-Mr, W. G, Williams, chemiso. Pontypridd—Mr. Arnott, chemist Llwynypia-Mr. Richards, chemist Tonypandy—Mr. Emrys Richards, chemist Mr. Davies, chemist. so MAKERS, JOZIES & SOPS, Chemists, Llanidloes All kinds of Printing now done on the shortest notice at the Leader Works. 11

Among the Juniors. By MUDDIED OAF." Crescents v. Trecynon Albions. The second meeting of these two popular teams took place at the Park on Saturday last in ideal weather. Both sides were poorly rep- resented, the Crescents suffering most. The latter were, however, reinforced by substi- tutes, amongst whom were Ivor Thomas and Dan Thomas of the Thistles, and Tom Jenkins in goal. The Crescents started and settled play in mid-field, where the Albions in getting possession initiated some splendid movements, Burgum, T. J. Evans, and Wil- liams being noteworthy. The game soon became fast and exciting, and the Crescents made splendid efforts to break through the opposing backs, where Will Organ and Richards were safe. Even play followed for some considerable time, but the Crescents ultimately got on the aggressive, and from a scuffle in front of the mark, Pritchard headed into the net. Some rough play followed, both sides playing a determined game. Dan Thomas, the Crecents' centre half, was to the fore as usual, and Ivor Thomas was on several occasions the main factor in attacking the Albions' citadel. Nothing was further scored until the interval. -:0:- On the change of ends, the Crescents assumed a more determined attack, but nothing daunted, the Albions, through Pearson, Beynon, and Noyle Thomas, ex- changed well, the latter being successfully 11 y opposed by Peter Williams, who gave a good exhibition at right half. Pritchard made some irresistible rushes, whilst W. J. Davies and Teddie Evans were formidable at back, the latter clearing to advantage. Pendry, who contributed to his side, occasionally trans- ferred the ball to Ivor Thomas, who again bombarded the Albions' goal. The Albions then came down the field splendidly, but their efforts to find the net proved abortive, through the admirable performance of Tommy Jenkins in goal. The character of play at present was fast and furious, and Pendry, in securing, sent in a beauty which the cus- todian tried to save, but was rushed into the net by John, the Crescents' centre for- ward Albert Pearson was then the shining orb of his lot. and his tackling, coupled with his teams feeding, was of a creditable character. The Albions were awarded a penalty, which Jenkins cleared, to the plaudits of those concerned. Williams was then conspicuous in goal for the Albions. Final score Crescents, 2 goals Trecynon Albions, nil. -:0:- Tom Rees Lloyd, the Albions' usual cus- todian, was greatly missed that day, T. J. Evans, who has played in the capacity of centre half for the Albions or Black Diamonds for four consecutive seasons, showed to effect. In fact, the Albions individually did their utmost, their defence being superb. The Crescents will meet the Aberdare Thursdays on Good Friday, and will journey to Pontlottyn on Easter Mon- day to compete in the Junior Tournament. The Trecynon Albions will entertain East Moors, Cardiff, on Good Friday. -:0:- Graig Stars v. Excelsiors. The above teams met at the Park in charming weather. The Stars, after a good game, won by 6 goals to 2. The winners were greatly aided by Jack Griffiths (of the Thistles). Although the Excelsiors are a young and unorganised team, they played a much finer combina- tion game than their opponents. Oliver scored the Stars first two goals and Jess Wills followed suit. Venn netted for the Excels after splendid individual efforts. Frame was a dead cert at back for the Stars, and E. Rees in goal was the surprise of all. Dai Howells scored for the Excelsiors off a free kick, and Jack Griffiths added another three goals for the Stars. For a new team, the Excelsiors did wonderfully well, Rosser, Billy Milk," and D. and T. Howells, being especially prominent. Archie Lewis was sound at back. An incident of the game was the mixture of the teams' colours, which immensely puzzled the spectators. The Excelsiors with a little training will do admirably, and I venture to predict a sue- | cessful career next season. In the capacity of captain, Billy Milk will steer his men in the right direction. What is wanted is cohesion. -:0:- Last Saturday, the Aberaman Windsors and Greenhill Rovers met in a friendly en- counter at Michaels' Field, when the Wind- sors ran out winners by three goals to nil. The game was of the usual rough character. -:0:- A Junior Rugby team will, in all pro- bability be founded in the Robertstown quarter next season, a district which is famous for exponents of the sister code. I witnessed a friendly game at the Park last Saturday, which bore ample evidence of the qualifications of certain boys, among whom may be noted Leonard Ford and Percy Gardner. The former is an excellent tack- ier as well as a capable soccerite. and will do justice to any lads team in the district. The boys will yet have to learn the art of heeling out of a scrum, which is essential. It is a great pity that the lads are without supporters. -:0:- The Windsors will also compete in the Junior Competition at Pontlottyn. If the team will retain their old form, some good may come of the event.

CYCLING & MOTORING NOTES. -:0:- A Glasgow milkman has been called npon to pay one hundred pounds damages to a cyolist. It has been stated that once a cyclist tries a motor bicycle, he will not be happy till he gets one. Cyclists when purchasing a pair of Dunlop tyres should see t-hat they receive gratis a 12 inch celluloid infiater, the ordinary price for which is la. 6d. The iriflater is very light, and yet possesses great strength. At the Clerkenwell Sessions, Edward Lavene, a dealer of Warren-street, W., was charged wi,th have knowingly received stolen goods for Bale. It was stated that the prisoner had bought as many as 200 bicycles, and that immediately upon gaining possession he had altered the handle-bars and other fitments in order to prevent identification.- A sentence of twenty-one months imprisonment with hard labour was imposed. There is a little joke being played on friends visiting the club-house of theautomobile Club, in Piccadilly. A member invites a friend to come and dine with him at the club, and holds forth on the excellent cuisine the club possesses, and how some men have been known to put on ItS much as one to two stones in weight at a single meal. Of course the friend's cariosity —not to mention appetite-is aroused, and it is arranged that be should be weighed on the club's weighing machine before and after dining. This is done, and judge the man's surprise when, after dinner, he weighs a matter of one stone heavier. Explanations follow. The weighing machine is faulty the nearer the edge the person stands the heavier will be his weight. At the Annual General Meeting of the Automobile Club a resolution was proposed by the Earl of Shrewsbury to the effect that members of the trade or motor press should not be eligible for membership to the com- mittee. Mr. C. Jarrott moved an amendment opposed to this resolution, and after a long discussion the amendment was carried by a iauge majority. Lord Russell couside red that the dub had benefited by having trade representa- tives, as it was from them that essential advice had come. The new committee contains a larger percentage of trade members than ever. Under the Motor Car Act which came into force on January 1st last, tho legal speed limit for cars on the road Is fixed at twenty miles an hour, but local authorities have certain facilities granted them under which, they may have the limit reduced to ten miles an hour. To obtain reduction in limit, the local authorities must make application to the Local Government Board and duly announce their intention of doing so in the local press, no that any person who wish, may lodge an objection. Very few corporations have applied for the imposition of a ten-mile speed limit, and a large proportion of the few have since decided to withdraw their applications. Some corporations, however, intend to push the mutter through, and the first of such enquiries will be held at Winchester on March 24th, when objections to imposing a limit will be considered, and the decision of the Local Government Board announced. We understand that a cycling club in South London has decided to allow motor cyclists, who are members, to accompany the club on official runs. It is, however, extremely doubt- ful whether these mixed runs will ever prove a success. In the interest of the cycling members it is necessary to impose very stringent rules with regard to speed, which must not exceed the abilities of any individual member, and which must be rigorously en- forced or else these enjoyable functions will ultimately be broken up. To motor cyclists such a rule would prove exceptionally severe, for it is hard to restrain a motor when it is eager for speed, and few motorists would be content with say fourteen miles an hour when they couid go at twenty. For a short while they may put up with the restrictions, but bltev are bound to tire of "them before long, &nd will leave the club and arrange runs on their own. The evolution of the bicycle was really one of the most remarkable developments of the latter part of the la,st century. In the early eighties a bicycle tour of any Jeri gti.Vafj always entered on with a considerable amount of nrnsgiving as to whether the machine would break down or not, and even in the early nineties, when men paid thirty pounds or more for their bicycles, defections from the ranks of a touring party through failures were quite common, and pneumatic tyres introduced a serious element of uncertainty. Nowadays a tourist will start off on a ten or twelve guinea machine without- the slightest misgivings as to its ability to carry him safely over the distance. Tyre punctures are com- paratively rare, and the operation of repair, with the aid of a Dunlop Midget Outfit, is so simple that when they do occur they are regarded with comparative indifference. When the landlord of the "Wheatsheaf Inn," Bedford, attended the sitting of the Bedford Licensing Bench for the renewal of his license, he discovered that the Bench had received a letter complaining that the writer had been refused tea at the applicant's house. The landlord, in order to prevent a storm in a tea cup, immediately gave his promise to supply everyone with tea who applied for same, and on that understanding the licenoe was granted. Tea is the most refreshing beverage that a tired cyclist can take. After along and hi>Mt day'9 run, when one's whole physique is tssT-i the leg thrusts are weak, a cup ot t,*& work wouders. Tea, and a half hour's rebt, will make one almost as fresh as at the start of the day, giving vigour to over the remaining miles of the run.

y Leader Prize Scheme. The following did not apply for their Z, prizes last week Richard Jones, 2 Belle Vue-street, Pen- rhiwceiber. William Phillips, 51 Rheola-street, Pen- rhiwceiber. George Wedlock, 16 Edward-street, Mis- kin, Mountain Ash, James Addicott, 21 Henry-street, Moun- tain Ash. Margaret Roderick, 37 Brecon-road, Hir- wain. William Richards, 15 St John's Place, Trecynon. John Strickland, 16 Hall-street, Aber- dare. Eleanor Lloyd, 34 Dumfries-street, Aber.. dare. Thomas Phillips, 33 Currie-street, Aber- aman. Theophilus Morgan, 2 Waun Place, Cwm- bach. Henry Morris, 23 Chapel-street, Aber- aman. David Davies, 14 Wordsworth-street, Cwmaman. Mary Ann Davies, 25 John-street, Cap- coch. John Lumber, 5 Grey's Place, Llwydcoed. James Campbell, 17 Windsor terrace, Abernant. Five shillings have been forwarded to J. W. Harris, Bwllfa-road, Cwmdare, whose prize was with-held the previous week, owing to an error in the address.

By SPECTATOR." Association Football. South Wales League. The Darians paid a visit to Port Talbot on Saturday and de- feated the homesters by 3 goals to 1. This winds up the season as far as League foot- ball is concerned. -:0:- The Midgets were without the services of Archie Davies. Haydn Price, Tommy Daniel Jones, and Steve Jones. Lewis of Grimsby played at left back, Ivor Davies replaced Haydn Price, and the rugger-soccerite, Fred Caldicott, filled the position of outside right, while young Read played inside to Josh Woollacotte. -:0:- In the first half, the Darians pressed, and beat Hopkins through Billy Read and Holly Bowell. The second half was more even, Grosskop and W edlock scoring for their respective sides. Final score: Aberdare 3 goals, Port Talbot 1 goal. -:0:- What price the chances of the Midgets in the Welsh Final at Wrexham next Mon- day ? From all accounts they wiil have their strongest team out. Tommy Daniel, who now plays in the ranks of Notts Forrest, for a certainty and it is expected that also Morgan Isaac Jones will play for Aberdare in the final. The latter played for the local team against Leominster during the Christmas holidays, and shot two goals out of five scored against them. He was also responsible for one of the other goals. When at the Intermediate School, he was conspicuous among the junior teams of the district, and was always noted for his dash. In the forward line he would no doubt prove an acquisition to the Aberdare team. The local lads will have a substantial crowd of supporters to encourage them to vanquish the ancient Druids.

Rugby. Aberdare met and defeated Llwynypia in a Glamorgan League fixture at the New Athletic Grounds on Saturday, by 5 points to nil. The game was a very poor display, being confined to the forwards, thereby con- verting what was looked forward to as an interesting match into a very scrambling and ragged exhibition of football. On the day's form the Darians fully deserved their win, and had the scrimmages heeled out a little oftener and given their threequarters more opportunities, the visitors would have retired with a much larger defeat. The nippy play of the Llwynypia forwards, es- pecially in heeling, was a great contrast to the home eight, but in every other depart- ment, they were completely out-classed. -:0:- Willie Morgan and Tommy Arnold were in a very happy mood. They beat the opposing halves,5who would persist in lying offside, times out of number. On present form it would be hard to find a better pair of halves than the diminutive Morgan and Arnold playing in the Glamorgan League, -:0:- The home threequarters were not given many opportunities to score, but when they were set going, keen tackling by the Ljwyny- pia defenders alone saved their line. Austin Davies was a great thorn in the visitors' defence, some of his strong bursts requiring more than ordinary tackling ability to keep him from crossing the line. Hughes, the visiting custodian is to be complimented upon the manner in which he raised the seige when it looked all odds on the Darians scoring on several occasions. Griff John, Jack Jones, Will Bevan and Dai Jones were the pick of the forward line. P.C. Ford worked hard both in the scrum and in the open, but he requires a good deal of polishing before he will develop into a first class order. He is, however a very handy man when there is any gruelling work going on. -:0:- As I stated a few weeks back, it will re- quire a strong fifteen to beat the Darians on the Ynys Enclosure. Their good form in recent matches stamps them as one of the best-if not the best—team in the Glamor- gan League. -0:- Glamorgan League. Treorky were enter- tained at the New Athletic Grounds on Monday, and as on the previous meeting the match was played in a downpour of rain, which made the ground and ball very slip- pery. The Darians were without Alf Morgan and Police Constable Ford, the former having injured his wrist whilst play- ing against Llwynypia on Saturday. After a splendid tussle, in which'the visitors had all the luck, the game was left drawn neither side being able to penetrate the other's defence. The home forwards showed im- proved form to that displayed on Saturday. They heeled out better, the consequence being that the back line was given plenty of opportunities to shine, but the greasy state of the ball made ii almost impossible to give and take passes. The second half was wholly in favour of the homesters, but try as they would they could not cross the line. Dai Thomas, the sprinter, made one splendid effort to ground the leather, but luckily for Treorky, the touch down was a little over the boundary line. -:0:- On Saturday next, the London Welsh will play at the Athletic Grounds, when Teddy Morgan, who is undoubtedly the best wing three quarter playing the game, will don the jersey for the Londoners. This in itself should attract a large gathering to see their fellow-townsman pitted against the well- known sprinter Dai Thomas.

Mountain Ash Rugby Notes. By "EN AVANT." Aberavon v. Mountain Ash. This im- portant league contest was played at Moun- tain Ash, before a good crowd on Saturday last. The question of the Glamorgan League is such an undecided one at present and both teams are in the running. Con- sequently great interest was manifested in this contest. Both teams were well repre- sented and entered the field in the charge of Mr A. H. Williams (Cardiff). -:0:- Aberavon kicked off from the river end. No sooner had it been returned than \V. Jones, one of the visiting forwards had to be carried off, A sensational bit of play immediately followed in the Avonites territory. A round of passing by their backs, which apparently was bound to result in a score, was spoiled by Wyndham Jones intercepting, and going at top speed looked a scorer all over, but was tackled in the nick of time. The visitors indulged in back play to advantage. From a scrum near the line Jones' the homester's captain, slipped round their blind side and scored a smart, but unconverted try. From the drop out some good bits of play followed. The visitor's right centre, who for some time had been watching chances, stole a pass and made a magnificent run. Aber- avon backs were repeatedly set in motion, but very little ground was gained owing to the keen tackling of the homesters. -:0:- After the re-start the Mount went in for attack, but their progress was checked. One desperate attempt was made, but Frear brought relief with a flying kick. Horsman was soon called upon to save the situation for the homesters, and did it admirably. Ware now shone conspicuously, dodging several of his opponents and was within an ace of scoring when held was colared from behind. Thomas, the visitors right wing, now took a pass about half-way, and making a fine run, equalised matters. The kick for goal failed. The visitors were awarded a free, and a beautiful drop went wide. Time after time, the homsters and the visitors took their turn in attack but neither could break their line of defence. A hard fought game was declared a draw. The score is no criterion of the game. Several times the "Old firm failed at the critical moment through sheer bad luck. The homesters try was smartly got, and so was the visitors. -:0:- Williams was greatly missed at centre, and undoubtedly if he had been present he would have prevented the Avonites sharing the spoil with the great. -:0:- The celebrated Thursdays took a rest last week. Ah I I expect they are keeping themselves in form for the great Cup Tournament later on. Remember what I said boys, about your goal kicking. -:0:- Owing to the approaching Easter festiv- ities, they have to lie low as far as football goes to-day.

Guardians Election. The counting of votes for Guardians to represent Aberdare Parish on the Merthyr Tydvil Uuion, took plg.,e-e on Tuesday morning, at the Council Chamber. The results were made known between 10 and 11 a.m., by Col. Phillips, the deputy return-; ing officer, and were as follows:- Llwydcoed Ward.—Elected, -W. S. Davies, 1047; *Dd. Edwards, 999; -Henry- Lewis, 814; not elected, John Wilks, 384. Town Ward.—Elected, James O'Reilly, 970 *Dd. Hughes, 813; :'I"iees Evans, 730 not elected, Morgan Williams, 550. Aberaman Ward.—Elected, Mien Lewis,. 1029; Augustus Davies, 877; *Wiiliam Thomas, 831; not elected, John Davies, 651. Thanks to the deputy returning officer, was moved by Father O'Reilly, seconded by Mr David Hughes, and Col. Phillips re- turned thanks.

Mountain Ash District Council Election. Duffryn Ward,—-W. Millar, 504; J. Mnrphy, 192. Darranlas Ward.—E. V. Tidinan, 335; Wm. Lamburn, 326. Penrhiwceiber Ward.—E. T. Williams, 597; Isaac George; 212. Board of Guardians. Miskin Ward.—:i:E. Richards, 498 John Powell, 230. Abercynoil Ward.—T, W. Jones, 57f3 W. J. Shipton, 309.