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Hirwain.
Hirwain. Sale bills, circulars, etc., neatly printed at the LEADER Office, Market-street, Aberdare. Music PASSEs.-We are glad to note that Miss Mary Davies has passed in the recent L.C.M. examination and is now qualified to use the initials A.L C.M. Miss Maggie Thomas, Bwllfa Cottage, also passed in the elementary. Both were coached by Mr Tom Jones, L.R.A.M., F.R.C.O., Aberdare.
Family Notices
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES & DEATHS. DEATH. CHIVERS.—On December 22, at 40, Car- diff-rd., Belle (beloved wife of Tom G. Chivers). Aged, 34 years. Funeral, Mon- day, Dec. 26, New Cemetery.
Advertising
SERVICES FOR SUNDAY NEXT. ABERNACLE Congregational Church, JL Aberdare. Preacher, Rev. J. Morgan Jones, pastor. TRINITY Chapel.—Preacher, Rev. J. L. Jenkins, pastor. Morning and evening. HIGHLAND Place Unitarian Church.— Mornmg at 11, evening at 6. Preacher, Rev. David Evans, Cwmbach. CHRISTADELPHIAN Hall, Gwawr street, Aberaman. Morning at llj evening at 6. CHRISTIANS Meeting House, Forge C View, Godreaman. Morning 10.30; evening 6. Preacher, Mr D. Morgan. Treharris. RIMITIVE Methodist Chapel, Monk t Street, Aberdare. Rev Isaac Brent- nall (resident minister), will conduct services at 11 and 6. Gospel addresses, testimony, praise and prayers. "JO!I'A. _r=: :¡:,
Gadlys.
Gadlys. SLATE CLUB.—Under the auspices of the Mackworth Arms Slate Club a supper was held at the Mackworth Arms on Thursday night. Mr W. Thomas, solicitor, presided. He complimented the committee on their excellent management of the club. Justice having been done to the edibles provided by Host and Hostess Smith, a concert took place. A capital programme of music was gone through. Among those who sang were, Messrs Jas. Howells, Jas. Allen, Saul Jones, Willie Curtis, T. Davies, W. Jones and W. H. Templeman (comedian) who greatly amused the audience. Mr Tom Allen accompanied. A vote of thanks was accorded the host and hostess for their ex- cellent catering and their assistance to the club.
Aberdare.
Aberdare. YR EURGRAWN WESLEYAIDD (which by the way is the oldest of Welsh periodicals), for January,, 1905, contains a racy article on "The Revival from the pen of Rev. T. Manuel, Aberdare. ACKNOWLEDGMENT.—Mr and Mrs John- son, Mary-st., desire to kindly acknowledge the kindness and sympathy of friends in their sore bereavement occasioned by the death of their beloved daughter, Lizzie, who was laid to rest at Aberdare Cemetary last week when the Revs J. Griffiths, W. Harris and Twrfab officiated. FIRE BRIGADE STATION.—The Fire Bri- gade Station has been visited by a great number of people this week, and all agree that the decorations, &c., have been very beautifully arranged. The station will again be opened for visitors on Saturday evening (New Year's eve). OBITUARY.—News has been received at Aberdare of the death at Paignton, at an advanced age, of Miss Scale, sister of the late Mr E. W. Scale, for many years regis- trar of births and deaths for the Parish of Aberdare, and aunt of Dr T. W. Scale, the present registrar. The funeral takes place on Thursday (to-day), at the old Parish Church, Aberdare, MUSICAL.-—In the recent examinations of the Associated Board of the R.A.M. and the R.C.M. the following pupils of Prof. Tom Jones, Aberdare, passed successfully in piano playing :-Lizzie Eaton (elementary), Mary A. Davies (lower), and Arthur Davies (Higher). At the L.C.M. examinations held at Cardiff the following pupils of Mr Jones passed :—Agnes Davies (daughter of Mr M. Davies, tailor), who has obtained a diploma with the privilege to append A.L.C.M. to her name, and Jane Pidgeon (elementary). PICTORIAL CONCERT.—Messrs W. Haggar and Sons gave a grand pictorial concert on Christmas evening at the Market Hall to a full house. Songs and recitations were given by Mr W. Haggar, junr., Miss Jennie Lindon, Misses R. and V. Haggar, Mr E. Meadows, and Mr Frank Giddings, illustra- ted by pictures from Mr Haggar's famous Royal Electric Bioscope. The recitals of Mr W. Haggar, junr., were exceedingly good, and they were thoroughly appreciated by the audience. The pictures, too, were intensely interesting. The Aberdare Town Band was in attendance and played some very fine selections of music. CONCERT,—The Love and Unity Lodge of the U.T.A.S. held a concert and magic lan-. tern entertainment at Seion Vestry, on Boxing Day. In the absence through illness of Mr Dodd, Compton House, the chair was occupied by Mr D. Ashford. In the after- noon the children were treated to a series of pictures entitled "The Passion Play" which was very appropriate and instructive, also a series of comic pictures and singing. In the evening songs were sung by Bro. Morrel, Mountain Ash, and Miss Cassie Davies, and a recitatioil was given by Bro, David John Griffiths, Mountain Ash. These were well illustrated by means of pictures thrown on the screen. Solos were also beautifully rendered by Miss Williams, Cwmbach, and Master Giraldus Davies, Aberdare. Gramophone selections were given by Mr W. Evans, Cwmbach. The lantern was manipulated by Bro. Sweet, Mountain Ash, and lectures were given by Mr John. The chairman and artistes were thanked for their voluntary services.
Aberaman.
Aberaman. INTERMENT.—The funeral of Mrs Chivers, who died on Thursday last, took place at Aberdare Cemetery on Monday, amid manifestations of profound sorrow. The mourners were Mr Tom G. Chivers (hus- band), Percival Chivers (son). Mr J. Lendon Berry (father), Messrs John, James, and R. L. Berry (brothers) Messrs William Mackintosh, W. H. Rees, J. McQueen (brothers-in-law) A. Barnes, E. H. Rees, E. W. Rees, W. Mackintosh, A. Berry (Merthyr), and G. A. Treharne, The funeral was a private one. The Rev J. J. Davies, M.A., officiated. FUNERAL OF MR GEO. CUMNER.—On Saturday last the remains of Mr George Cumner were borne to Aberdare Cemetery amid many tokens of esteem and respect. A large number of the officials from the four Primitive Methodist Churches in the Aberdare Circuit and many private members were present; also the Rev. B. Beckerlegge of Mountain Ash. The singing en route by the Tabernacle Choir was very effective. In addition to hundreds of sympathizers who followed, large crowds, lined the roads, indicating that the esteem, in which he was held, was by no means confined to the members of his own church. All the family attended, including the widow, four daughters and two sons, with sons-in-law. The Foresters attended in regalia. For many years Mr Cumner was a trustee of the district lodge. Being a prominent member of the Co-operative Society a large number of the committee attended. Mr Collier, conducted the funeral arrangements. The service at the grave was conducted by the Rev. Isaac Brentnall, circuit minister Mr Cook reading effectively, the beautiful service provided by the Foresters. By Mr Cumner's death the church in Llanthewy- street has lost an able official, and the circuit a most capable local preacher and steward. He was a member of the South Wales District Committee, and many letters of sympathy with the widow have been forwarded by former ministers of the circuit and connexional officers of the Primitive Methodist Connexion. It has been arranged for the Rev. Isaac Brentnall to preach a funeral sermon in Tabernacle, Llanthewy-street, on Sunday evening, Jan. 8th.
Cwmbach.
Cwmbach. U.T.A.S.—A new lodge of the above Order was opened at Ynyscynon Vestry on Wed- nesday evening, December 21st, by Bro. Kelly, assisted by Bro. Ashford, secretary of the Love and Unity Lodge, and several officers and members of the Pioneer Lodge, Mountain Ash.. After the opening ceremony C.W. Bro. Kelly vacated the chair in honour of the C.W. of Pioneer Lodge. There were 11 candidates for initiation. The installation of several young men and women then fol- lowed. An excellent address was delivered by the chairman on Temperance duties, example and advice." A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the j chairman, C.W. Kelly and Ashford, for their efforts in open- ing new lodges and extending the Order. The following assisted in entertaining the meeting :—Solos, Bros. Morrel, Hobby and Davies. and Sister Williams; short ad- dresses. Bros. Ashford, Thatcher, and Wil- liams duet, Bros. Cole and Evans; recita- tions, Sister Ashford. This lodge will be held every Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. There are 20 new candidates to be proposed this week.
Cwmaman.
Cwmaman. EISTEDDFODIC.-At the Aberystwyth Eis- teddfod on Boxing Day, Mr T. Evans (Tel), won the prize for the best poem on the late Rev D. R. Williams, Salem, Aberystwyth. In the Stanza Competition, the prize was divided between Mr Evans and another. SUCCESSES. The following pupils of Prof. Tom Jones, L.R.A.M., F.R C.O., have successfully emerged from the examination of the L.C.M. at Cardiff:—Sarah A. Larri- more (aged 13), who has obtained her advanced senior certificate; John Richard Bowen (senior); Evan J. Davies, Spencer street (intermediate certificate in organ playing); and Joseph Thomas (elementary) piano.. THE PULPIT of the English Baptist Church was occupied on Sunday morning last by Mr Thomas Price, who delivered a short, concise sermon dealing with the Advent of Christ into the World. The preliminary portion of the service was ably conducted by Mr F. Tucker, superintendent of Sunday School. In the evening the pastor delivered a powerful sermon on the Divinity of Christ. This church is to be congratulated on its possessing such capable young men as preachers. The sermon of the Secretary of the C.S.A.G.K. (Mr W.R.Jones) on The Paragon of Animals" is still the talk of the neighbourhood.
Mountain Ash.
Mountain Ash. FOOTBALLER'S INJURY.—Ben Morris, for many years goalkeeper of the Aberdare Soccer Club, received a very severe injury to his spine while following his occupation at Mountain Ash. A large stone fell from the roof and it is feared that the spinal cord is fractured. FAILURE.—The first meeting of the credi- tors of O. Reardon, underground roadman, Napier street, was held at Merthyr ,on Wednesday. The statement of affairs showed liabilities of R59 10s lid, assets of XS 18s, leaving a deficiency of d649 10s lid. The cause of failure was alleged to be illness of debtor for two and a quarter years, and not earning sufficient money to support a large family.
Penrhiwceiber.
Penrhiwceiber. MUSICAL SUCCESS.-We are glad to note that the following pupils of Professor E. T. Jenkins, L.I.S.A.I., were successful in obtaining the following certificates Piano- forte-Grade I., Miss Blodwen Morgan, Hughes-street, and Mr Benjamin Williams (notation). Grade II., Mr Charles Kenna, Orielton Villa, and Mr Harry Jenkins, Fernhill Villa. Williams passed at Penarth and the others in the Cardiff examination held December 7th. OBITUARY.—On Sunday !ast the Rev. R. Thomas, pastor of Carmel Congregational Church, after a pastorate of 23 years at Penrhiwceiber, passed through the ever- lasting gates to the paradise of God. Mr Thomas had been in failing health for a number of years, but had been able to attend to some of his ministerial duties up to last Thursday, when he attended to receive the revival converts as full members. The funeral will take place on Thursday (to-day). A full account will be published in next week's LEADER ORGAN RECITAL.—On Boxing Day a grand organ recital and concert was held in Hermon Chapel when a very large audience attended to listen to the music. The fol- lowing artistes took part: —Soprano, Mrs Williams CLlinos Gwalia), Mountain Ash; contralto, Miss R. A. Thomas (Llinos Pennar) tenor, Mr Edward Lloyd (Iorwerth Meirion), and bass, Mr Robert Hughes, Swansea Valley, both winners at the Rhyl National Eisteddfod. Mr Alfred J. Salver, Mus. Bac., F.R.C.O., assisted by Mr Griffith Morgan, presided at the organ. Mr Phillip Jones, M.E., Cilfynydd presided over the meeting. The concert was a grand success. The artistes were in good form and their selection of songs was quite in harmony with the general feeling and the revival spirit Miss R. A. Thomas sang 0 Divine Redeemer" splendidly and Mr Edward Lloyd sang -1 Bryniau Caersalem," Y Bugail," Unwaith eto," My Guide," Yr Hen Gerddor," and 0 rho'wch i mi bregeth Cymreig," with thrilling effect. He is one of the most promising of Welsh tenors and will undoubtedly be soon in the front rank. On the proposal of the Rev. D. Lloyd a vote of condolence and sympathy was passed with the widow and family of the lamented Rev. R. Thomas, pastor of Carmel. The large audience stood whilst the organist played The Dead March" and afterwards sang Bydd myrdd o rhyfeddodau" with thrilling effect. The usual vote of thanks to the chairman, pro- posed by Mr J. P. Davies, was passed and a very' pleasant evening's entertainment ended.
Abercynon.
Abercynon. PERFORMANCE.—The chief attractions at Abercynon during the Christmas holidays were the grand performances of the cantata Amos, the cripple of Capernaim by the Calfaria Choir. The meetings were held on Monday and Tuesday evenings at Calfaria Chapel, and were exceedingly well attended. The characters were as follows:' Chuza, steward of Herod, Mr Edmund Thomas Joanna, his wife, Miss Janet Lewis Amos, his child, Miss Miriam Davies; Micah, shepherdess and widow of Nain, Miss Han- nah Rees Baruch, a fisherman and Barti- meus, a beggar, Mr Evan Lloyd Phineas, a Pharisee, Mr Dd. Thomas; Reuben, a Saducee, Mr T. R. Thomas Ezra, a ser- vant, Miss Af J. Jones; Lamech,aleper,Mr Henry Rees Zillah, a maiden, Miss Mary J. Rees; Females, Misses Mary IRees and Blodwen Jones,; Soldiers, Messrs Evan Howells, Richard Howells and Gomer Thomas. The choir had been trained by Mr John Morgan, the conductor, and their performances on these days bore traces of thorough teaching, every effect being worked out to a nicety. The solos were sung by Miss Miriam Davies, Mr Evan Lloyd, Miss Hannah Rees and Mr Edmund Thomas. The recitations were given by Misses Gar- bett, Katie Lloyd, S. A. Thomas and M. H. Howells. The accompanists were Miss Bessie Thomas and Mr Thos. Morgan.
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Christadelphian Hall, Aber- aman. On Sunday evening, Mr William Mar- shall, Ystradgynlais, was the preacher, his subject being Christ, without the mas." Mr Pugh presided, and read the first chapter of 1 Corinthians. Mr Marshall said they lived in eventful times, and it was not easy in the din and Babel of voices prevailing for people to locate themselves in religious matters. There was Rationalism on the one hand, with Nature and Evolution as God, These put God out at the front door, and brought him in at a back entrance under another namfe. They (the Christadelphians) had ceased to spell God by Nature." Mr Blatchford. and his school had far greater difficulties to contend with than believers had. All the scientists in the world could not shake the first verse in the Bible "In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth." On the other hand they found a great wave of emotionalism sweeping the land, under the influence of which people, so to speak, took leave of their senses, and substituted feeling for an intelligent belief on the Scriptures. The revival did not reconcile the Bible with the Methodist and other catechisms no more than it did the Salvation Army Instructor with the Bible. Christ was still the Son of -God, and not God the Son. True Christians were still buried with Christ in baptism, and not sprinkled. We read truly that "great is the mystery of godliness," but the popular conception was a great absurdity. The lecturer went on to call attention to the true Christ as revealed in the Bible, and referred among other passages to 1 John v. concerning the record God had given of His Son as the only basis of a valid belief in Jesus Christ. Eternal life depended upon a knowledge of God and Christ, and they must have a belief in Jesus the Christ, i.e., the Anointed of God, to be the King of the world in a future day, when peace and righteousness should cover the earth as the waters the mighty deep.
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Letters to the Editor. LETTERS on any subject of public interest are invited. It should be understood that we do not necessarily agree with the views expressed therein. Correspondents will oblige by writing on one side of the paper, and must invariably enclose their names and addresses, not necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith.
ABERDARE EDUCATION COMMITTEE.
ABERDARE EDUCATION COMMITTEE. I SIR,Perrnit me to ask what action the Aberdare Education Council intends taking in view of the Tramway Company's scheme which comprises the erection of a Rubbish Destructor in the Blaengwawr Fields in close proximity to the Blaengwawr Schools? We know that very noxious and poisonous, fumes will be inhaled from the burning of rubbish. Most of our large towns place the rubbish destructors outside, where no one can be hurt by the contamination. —I am, I Aberdare. SIMON.
The Revival.
The Revival. HEN-DY-CWRDD AND THE REVIVAL. The members of Hen-Dy-Cwrdd, Tre- C4 cynon (Welsh Unitarian) held a special meeting after the Sunday evening service, to consider as to whether Revival meetings should be held at their place of worship. After some discussion a decision in favour of the Revival was arrived at. The services will commence on Tuesday evening next, and will be conducted by Revs David Rees, Bridgend, and T. J. Jenkins, Gellionen. These rev. gentlemen have already visited Wick and other places, where the meetings reached a high-water mark of enthusiasm and religious fervour. When an appeal was made at the close of the Wick meeting, eight persons stood up and made an open confession of discipleship of Christ. FIRE" STILL BURNS AT LLWYDCOED. Last Monday (Boxing Day), the annual Sunday School meetings were held at the C.M. Church. Many children recited and sang, and their work gave evidence of much preparatory labour. In the evening the meeting was converted into a revival service which was kept up until a late hour. Prayer meetings have been held here for the last 5 weeks, and the services are atten- ded with intense fervour. PROCESSIONS AT ABERDARE AND TRECYNON. PUBLIC HOUSES BESIEGED. Last Saturday night the Trecynon revi- valists held a prayer meeting at Ebenezer Hall. Thither they repaired to the high- ways, singing en route and offering prayers in front of public houses. While they were singing opposite one public house the inmates commenced to sing comic lyrics to drown their voices. One young man was accosted and asked to give himself to Jesus. He refused to do so then, notwithstanding fervent prayers on his behalf, but promised to comply with their request after the Christmas Holidays. One person, who, speaking in loud tones, interrupted the service, was prayed for, and he ultimately went away. There was no invasion of licensed houses this time, and after a parade of the chief streets, the party returned to Ebenezer Vestry, where a meeting was kept up until a late hour. The same night the Aberdare streets were paraded by a party of revivalists drawn mainly from Calfaria (Baptist) and Bethania (C.M.) Churches.' While holding a service between the Crown Hotel and the George Vaults they came across a man who was greatly under the influence of drink One woman in the crowd commenced praying for him in earnest tones, and at last the drunkard was seen kneeling in the midst of the party. He joined the revivalists in prayer, and was recognised as the son of a Calfaria backslider. Eventually he was led to Bethania Chapel, where a service was held. A service was also held at Victoria square on Sunday afternoon. CHRISTIAN REFORMERS." The revival at Trecynon has culmina- ted in the formation of a new Society to be called Christian Reformers." We are informed that the Society's plan of campaign is to carry on missionary work in public houses and to conduct prayer meet- ings in homes. Membership is to be limited to total abstainers and non-smokers. The president of the Society is Rev Cynog Wil- liams vice-president, Mr J. B. Arnold. TR ANNIVERSARY SERVICE CONVERTED INTO REVIVAL MEETINGS. For last Sunday and Monday the annual preaching meetings had been convened at Ebenezer Congregational Church, Trecynon. The appointed minis- ters were the Revs O. R. Owen, Liver- pool, one of Independia's most popular Cymanfa preachers, and the Rev G. Penar Griffiths, Pentre Estyll, who in Trecynon stood on his native heath. The evening meeting was turned into an ordinary revival service and lasted until a late hour. On Monday afternoon a similar thing happened. On Monday evening Ebenezer was exceedingly full, and an overflow meet- ing was held at Bryn Seion, where the Rev 0. R. Owen preached, a revival service fol- lowing the sermon. At Ebenezer Penar made an attempt to conduct the usual preaching service, but it eventually blos- somed into a revival service of a miscel- laneous character, which lasted until after midnight. CWMAMAN BACKSLIDER'S RETURN TO THE FOLD. ♦ On Monday morning a very well attended meeting was held at Soar Welsh Calvinistic Chapel, Cwmaman, at which all the churches were well represented. A feature of the meeting was a speech by a returned back- slider, who spoke with great power, his speech setting the meeting aflame with en- thusiasm. He prayed with wonderful effect, and many of the congregation were in tears. Owing to the performance of Mendelssohn's St. Paul in the afternoon and evening no meetings were held. REVIVALISM V. FOOTBALL AT CWMAMAN. Revival meetings continue to be held at Cwmaman, notwithstanding the exflux from the district during the holidays. Several additional converts have been made at the various churches, since the published list last week, and fervid prayer meetings, con- tinue to take place on behalf of those who have not joined the movement, and those reputed to be against it. An attempt was made on Saturday last to hold a prayer meeting outside the football field of the village. One of the leaders of the move- ment remarked that the Creator never in- tended men to kick football. AMONG THE CHURCHES. MOUNTAIN ASH. At Nazareth English Baptist Chapel 100 young men and maidens of the revival were baptised on Thursday and Sunday by the pastor, Rev E. V. Tidman. Special united services are being held at the various English and Welsh chapels throughout the week. A MOCK REVIVAL MEETING. A correspondent sends the following:— At Aberdare on Boxing night after stop- I tap a number of men who were evidently uuder the influence of the spirit served at public-house bars formed a party and marched up Canon-st., singing meanwhile a parody on the popular revival lyric" Throw out the life-line." Opposite the Constitu- tional Club a halt was made, and some of the party offered prayer for the Club. One of the company spoke with apparent fervour of his conversion." and made an appeal for the salvation of his comrade, whom he named. The mock revivalists then paraded the chief streets, singing as they went, and pausing to pray opposite public-houses. Some who saw them and realised that they were mocking sent for the police, whom it took a great deal to convince that the meet- ing was not a bona-fide one. The police however refused to take action. CHURCH FUNCTION INTERRUPTED AT ROBERTSTOWN. After divine service at St. John's Church, Robertstown, on Tuesday, the congregation repaired to the school adjoining, where the Band of Hope tea party and entertainment were held. While the function was pro- ceeding, a crowd of revivalists gathered out- side and greatly interrupted the proceedings by singing and praying at the door, and obstructing the road that leads into the schoolroom. Someone consulted the vicar with regard to obtaining police assistance to remove the obstructors. The reverend gentleman, however, deemed it advisable to let them alone. They eventually dispersed, but not without causing great annoyance to the good people inside. REMARKABLE CONVERSIONS AT MOUNTAIN ASH. At the Welsh Congregational Chapel, Mountain Ash, on Sunday evening, it was attempted to close the ordinary service at 9 o'clock. A number of young men, how- ever, remained behind to hold a prayer meeting. While this meeting was proceed- ing, a man under the influence of drink entered. He was heartily welcomed., and fervent prayers were offered on his behalf. Before long the man had given himself to Jesus. The convert lodged with a man who was also addicted to drink, and on Tuesday evening this man attended the service in a drunken state. The Rev Owen Jones spoke to him, and he soon decided to cast his lot with religion, and abandon his evil ways, and he fell down on his knees and prayed fervently. On Wednesday morning this new convert was one of the earliest arrivals at the chapel, and prayed for strength to persevere in his new course. FIRE REKINDLED 'AT TRECYNON. A MINISTER ATTACKED. The meetings at Trecynon have resumed their old enthusiasm. In fact, the fierce light of the revival now beats more fierce than ever. On Tuesday meetings were held all day. In the evening at Ebenezer extraordinary scenes were witnessed. People were fairly beside themselves with emotion. Men and women prayed with such terrible intensity that they fell pros- trate to the floor entirely overcome by their feelings. Others were working themselves into such a state of ecstacy that their friends would approach them and drag them down, fearing that their paroxysm of emotion would madden them. Some waved their arms wildly in a kind of frantic hysteria, while others swayed convulsively and had to be supported by their friends. The place was intolerably hot, and many women had to be carried out in a fainting condition. When the tide of emotion seemed to have attained its high water mark one man got up, and made a scathing attack on the Rev J. Lewis, Hebron, Aberaman, who is the organiser of the convention for the deepen- ing of spiritual life, which has been held at Aberdare, and who at a recent meeting at Aberdare ventured to tender some suggestions and advice regarding the conversions at the revival meetings. THE "LEADER"DENOUNCED. The same speaker opened a very violent onslaught on the ABERDARE LEADER. Such trash as the ABERDARE LEADER had, he remarked, dared to criticise the Revival. The LEADER had taken the initiative and several London papers, such as the Daily Chronicle, the Times, etc., had followed suit, He then quoted a sympathetic American authority. The unsympathetic press, however, could do what they like, but they could not extinguish the holy fire. Not all the forces of hell could do it. The gates of hell could not prevail against it. The speaker with great vehemence continued his attack on the LEADER for some time, the congregation meanwhile punctuating his remarks with loud expressions of approval. Eventually he prayed that the editor should be converted. On Wednesday the meetings were con- tinued all day at Bryn Seion. In the even- ing meeting a young man related how he had been the means of converting some rabbit-coursers at Penywain. A Salvation Army officer got up and said he had travelled thither from a distance of 250 miles. He had come from Cornwall at the bidding of General Booth, and had visited a great many places in South Wales, and had experienced a wonderful feeling. ROBERTSTOWN PUBLIC HOUSES STORMED. On Tuesday the revivalists opened a plan of campaign outside the Great Western, the Gadlys, and the Brittania Hotels in Roberts- town. Services comprised of singing and prayer were held, and the passage of the Brittania was entered. There were, how- ever, no scenes. DEEPENING OF THE STIRITUAL LIFE. CONVENTION AT ABERDARE. On Tuesday and Wednesday a Convention convened for the purpose of disseminating and deepening the spiritual life was held at Libanus, Aberaman, and Bethania, Aber- dare. The organiser of the movement is the Rev J. Lewis, Hebron, Aberaman. On Tuesday meetings were held at Libanus, which Were addressed by the Rev and Mrs J. M. Saunders, Swansea, and the Rev W. W. Lewis, Carmarthen. The same evening the same speakers addressed a meeting of a similar nature at Bethania. Aberdare. On Wednesday afternoon Mrs Saunders attended a meeting for women only. and gave a most instructive address. Also in the afternoon, Mr Saunders addressed a general meeting, and gave a very eloquent address on The secret of holiness and how to conquer sin." The Rev W. W. Lewis also gave an impressive discourse basing his remarks on Heb. 12. 5. In the evening, at Bethania, Mrs Saunders gave a brief address, and the Rev W. W. Lewis gave earnest exhortations bearing upon the descent of the Holy Spirit, and emphasised the need of permanent posses- sion of the influence of the Holy Ghcst. All the meetings were preceded by fervid prayer services. The laudable object of the movement is to direct the current of the present revival .into a practical course, and to make it an educative agency which will be tangible and permanent in its results.
Died while eating his Christmas…
Died while eating his Christmas Dinner. Mr R. J. Rhys (district coroner) held an inquest at the Swan Hotel, Aberaman, on Tuesday evening, touching the death of James Rogers, 62 years of age, single, and living at No. 2. North View-terrace, Aber- aman. The evidence went to show that the deceased while eating his Christmas dinner was seized with a fit. He walked as far as the front door of the house, where he expired immediately. A verdict of Death from syncope was returned.
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INSTINCTIVELY GUESSED. —"I have here an article on 'How to Manage a Wife,' remarked a meek-looking man as he advanced to the editor's desk.—"You are unmarried, I believe," replied the editor.—"Yes—why?"—"Nothing I merely thought so." NOTHING MOKE TO BE DESIRED.—He: "Will you marry me?"—She: "How many cyphers are there to your income ? "—He It is all cyphers.' THE NEW PU..YGOER. Please don't talk to me. I'm saving my voice for the new piece at the Frivolity to-night."—"Why, are you on the stage?"—"No; I'm to be in the front row of the gallery." NOT Too LATE FOR THE P.S.-Wife: "Did you post that letter I gave you ? "—Husband "Cer- tainly, my dear."—Wife "What a pitv! There is something I wanted to add to it."—Husband (producing letter) "Why didn't you say so at first? Here it is."
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THEY were discussing the Happy Home and the Sweet Wife question.—"Ah said the smart woman's husband, "that's just the difference. T1..<1 man with the sweet wife hasn't much of a home to speak of; the man with the happy home not much of a wife to speak to."—Then he rung for the parlourmaid We won't wait dinner any longer," he said. "WELL, look 'ere," said Tommy Number One, "the Colonel commandin' our battalion lost 'is arm in the engagement."—" Oh, that's nothink rejoined Number Two. "Our bloke lost 'is bloomin' napper abserlootely." TEACHER: "What is a biped ?"-Smart Boy; One who passes by." "YES," he said, as he concluded the storv of his escape from a watery grave, "it was'the barest escape I ever had. Pardon me!" inter- rupted the other. "But I thought you said just now that you had your clothes on." A COUNTY-COURT judge has ruled that a school-master is not a gentleman. Many school- boys are of the same opinion.
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(From Sketchy Bus. i THE POWER OF MONEY.—"Goodness that ugly Miss Elder is actually going to be married."—"Yes: it's all the outcome of her income I" SUCCESS ASSURED.—Jaggles "The members of that exploring party seem confident that they will make wonderful scientific discoveries. Have they good reasons for thinking so ? "— Waggles: "The best. They have taken a Press agent along." KNOWING ONES.—"It seems to me," said the auburn-haired damsel, "that it is only the men who never marry who know all about women —"Or, in other words," replied the cynical bachelor, "it is only the men who know all about women who never marry." WHY SHE LAUGHED.—"Do you go to music- halls much, Mr. Jones?"—"Yes; I have the en ire nous to most of them." WHEN SHE WAS.—"Her age surprised me greatly. She doesn't look thirty, does she?"— "No, not now. I suppose she did, though-at one time!" BOTH WAYS.—"I believe you are football mad, George!"—"I should be more mad if there wasn't any." OF COURSE. -Rector's Wife; "Tommy, can you tell me what snow is ? "Tommy. "Yes— it's cold, mum!" A -nEAsoi.-Ill can't make out how that fellow next door has the cheek to carry his head so high."—"Perhaps it's extra light;" SECRET WELL KEPT.—"Julie and Joe are en- gaged, but they have decided to keep their engagement a secret: Julie told me so."— "Yes, I know: Joe told me!" SISTER: "Jack called me an angel last night!" Brother: "Don't ,vonder ou're always harping after something
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