The Aberdare Leader

Abercynon Police Court. On Wednesday, before Sir T. Merchart Williams (Stipendiary). EXEMPTION. The Rev. M. Jenkins, Abercynon, ap plied for an exemption order from vac- cination in the case of his child.— Granted. DRUNKS. Albert E. Matthews, in Merthyr Station, 10s. and costs; Daniel Lewis and Arthur Davies, in Ynysybwl, 10s. and costs; David Davies and George John, in Abercynon, 10s. and costs. INDECENT LANGUAGE. Alice Horrigan was charged with using indecent liaiiguage.-P.C. Taylor, Llwyd- coed, said that defendant called the policemen b- wasters. Fined 10s. and costs. FIGHTING LIKE DOGS. J. Donoghue, Frederick Codd, and Michael Lee were charged at the instance of P.S. Rees with fighting on the public street at Abercynon.—P.S. Rees said that Donoghue and Codd were fighting like dogs, while Lee was urging them on.— The first two were fined 40s. and costs each, and Lee 10s. and costs. ASSAULT. Cleveland Gumming, Abercynon, was summoned by lanto Jones for assault. Plaintiff said that defendant himself and othera were playing rings in a bar. When going out of the room he (plaintiff) acci- dentally struck against defendant's arm. Defendant thereupon turned upon him, and threatened to hit him, and soon afterwards carried his threat into action by placing him on a seat and striking him in the face. A witness named John Lewis Hughes gave evidence on behalf of plaintiff. Defendant was ordered to pay 10s. and oosts. STOLE A PAIR OF BOOTS. James Connelly was charged with stealing a pair of boots from George Oliver's establishment, Merthyr. P.C. James Evans said he met prisoner on the Tramway. He had a new pair of boots under his arm. He arrested him on suspicion of stealing the boots. He first said that he had received them from another person. It was discovered later that the boots had been stolen from a shop. Prisoner, who had previous convictions against him, was sent to prison for one month. THEFT FROM A MOUNTAIN ASH BUTCHER. Wm. Harrison, butcher, was brought up on a charge of stealing a knife, apron, strap, steel, and pouch, the property of Frederick J. Mills, butcher, Mountain Ash. Plaintiff's son said that prisoner came to his father's slaughter-house and asked if he could have a few hours' work. He was given a .knife and apron, and he be- gan to work. After working for 20 minutes he went out saying he was going to get a drink. Witness did not see him afterwards. Later in the day he lost the other articles. The total value amounted to 15s. Wm. Thomas Wilcox, butcher, Moun- tain Ash, said that on the 13th February prisoner came to his shop. He asked witness to buy the apron and knife. Witness refused. He again begged wit- ness to buy, because he wanted to go to Merthyr to get a job from Dan Davies. He then bought the knife and apron for Is. 3d. P.C. E. Francis Jones said that after receiving information of the theft, he informed the Merthyr Police on the morning of the 14th. Prisoner was ar- rested there, the same day. In reply to the charge prisoner said: "Mr. Mills' son lent me the tools, and I didn't re- turn them that night." Prisoner, who said he belonged to New York, pleaded for leniency. He had never been to a Police Court before, and he had already been in prison for a week. Stipendiary: I'll give you a chance. You will be bound over in the sum of £ 10 to keep the peace. Prisoner: I haven't got .£10. (Laugh- ter.) Stipendiary: You will be bound over in the sum of £ 10. That is to say, you will not have to pay if you will be of good behaviour. So you see you keep your < £ 10 where they are-in the Bank, I suppose. (Renewed laughter.)

Social atYnysiwyd School On Friday the teachers of Ynyslwyd 'School, Aberdare, held their annual social. As usual, the various rooms had been most tastefully decorated by the ladies. Mr. F. W. Caunt catered in his usual style. Dancing was indulged in to the strains of Mr. J. Arkite Phillips's renowned band. The non-dancers were also adequately provided for. Songs were given by Mr. S. C. Rees and Mr. Gus Preece. The arrangements were carried out by the staff of Ynyslwyd Schools. The following were present:- Misa Katie Watkins, Mr. G. Parry, Miss Walters, Mr. G. Williams, Miss Evans, Miss Edwards, Mr. B. Thomas, Miss Nicholas, Mr. John, Misses K. and B. Powell, Messrs. Ivor Bryant, Trevor Jones, D. Jones, Miss Evans, Mr. Rees, Mr. and Miss Mackintosh, Mr. Oliver Evans, Miss Richards, Miss Eynon, Miss B. Jones, Miss Dando, Miss Powell, Miss Williams, Miss Jones, Miss Eynon, Miss Wigley, Miss Chew, Miss Knight, Mr. Williams, Mr. El. Davies, Miss Rees, Miss James, Mr. Rees, Miss E. Davies, Miss David, Miss J. Richards, Miss Prance, Miss A. Williams, Miss A. Morgan, Miss Lloyd (Blaengwawr), Mr. Elson, Miss La rim an. Miss F. Mathias, Mr. D. Griffiths, Miss F. Prance, Mr. J. S. Thomas, Miss May Morris, Mr. W. J. Harris, Mr. and Mrs. George Jenkins, Miss Annie Powell, Mr. D. R. Griffiths, Mrs. Hugh Thomas, Nurse Waring, Miss Florence Hodges, Miss Jones, Mr. Mey- rick, Miss J. Phillips, Miss M. S. Phil- lips, Mr. Phillips (Higher Grade), Mi-. F. Preece, Miss K. Phillips, Mr. Gus Preece, Mr. Phillips, Mr. >S. Morris, Mr. J. Davies, Miss Ettie Griffiths, Mr. Hep- pell, Miss Maude Mathias, Mbs Gwøn Evans, Mr. H. Roderick, Mr. Emlyn Wil- liams, Miss Pound, Mr. Burchell, Miss Burchell, Mr. R. P. Jones, Mr. Jones, Mr. Preece, Mr. J. Edwards, Mr Roberts, Mr. Norman Owen, Miss Nellie Davies, Miss Morris, Mr. Usher, Miss Evans, Mr D. W. Thomas, Miss E. Davies, Miss Jones, Mr. Jones, Mr. Thomas, Mr. Hill, Mr. Mason, Mr. C. Morris, Miss Evans, Miss Evans, Miss Mackintosh, Mr. Ben- son, Miss Berry, Mr. T. C. Davies, Miss Ethel James, Miss Morris, Mr. D. Ash- ford, Miss Walton, Mr. Griffiths, Miss Pett, Mr. Nichols, Miss M. Price, Miss S. Morgan, Mr. Lewis, Miss A. Jones, Miss N. Lewis, Mr. Morris, Miss Scott, Mr. Richards, Miss Wilson, Miss Man- dry, Mr. Lewis, Miss Rosser, Mr. Usher, Miss Davies. Mr. Roberts, Miss E. Thomas, Mr. D. J. Morris, Miss Maggie Thomas, Miss E. Williams.

Debate on Disestablishment. THEOLOGICAL STUDENTS TAKE UP THE CUDGELS. On Tuesday, under the auspices of the Llandaff Diocesan Church Defence League (Aberdare Branch), a meeting was held at tha Memorial Hall, which took the form of a debate on Disestab- lishment pro and con. Mr. C. R. Vicary occupied the chair. Mr. Crowther Al- wyn, a student at St. Michael's College, opened in favour of Disestablishment. He held that the Church of England was not the, church cf the working men. The political party, the labour leader, and the free-thinker had the attention of the working man, but seldom was he seen in Church. Again, the Church of England did not hold the upper classes. More- over, it was not the Church of intellec- tual men. Matthew Arnold the poet, Darwin, Huxley, Tyndall and Spencer the scientists, Froude the historian, were all outside the Church. The intellect of the country to-day was not included within the fold of the Church. There- fore, the Church was not a national church. Was it right that a Church which was not a national one should be the Established Church? Again, the Church of England was split up into' sec- tions, High and Low, Broad and Nar- row, etc. Instead of elevating the tone of the nation its leaders were engaged in bitter controversies. Did the clergy of the present day advocate and preach commercial honesty? No, many of them speculated on the Stock Exchange. Did they denounce the hatred engendered by the South African WTar? No. A clergy- man's function was not to voice the morality of his age but to voioo, morality in advance of his age. At the time the Church of England was separated from Rome it was the church of the nation. Now it was otherwise. The Church was not in possession of the nation. WTien he saw the clergyman and the publican fighting side by side he could not help observing that there was something un- holy in that alliance. (Applause.)' Mr. Ivor Davies, Mountain Ash, also a student at St. Michael's, championed the establishment. He held that the Church should give shape to the govern- ment, rather than the government should give shape to the church. It was to the church we owed the fact that England was complete and unified. It was wrong to state that the Church was established by Henry VIII. and endowed with the confiscated property of the Church of Rome. If such a felonious transfer had taken place, where was the record of it? Henry VITI. brought no new church into existence. It was still the same church. The welfare of this country depended on the national recognition of religion. The endowment of the Church was not de- rived from the State. If it were, how was it not accounted for in the annua) budget. It was not true that the estab- lishment was opposed to spiritual ad- vancement. Could Nonconformity show more progress than the Church? Why was Mr. Gee's census of the comparative power of Church and Nonconformity in Wales quashed? Because the figures proved to be too favourable to the former. The object of Disestablishers was to cripple the finances of the Church. However, the Church of to-day was beyond doubt an advancing Church. (Cheers.) A discussion followed. Vigorous and eloquent addresses were given; by Messrs. A. B. Jones, A. C. Morgan, and T. D. Jones—all students at St. Michael's. The Chairman gave a brief address, in the course of which he said that he was in favour of Disestablishment, but not Disendowmeiit. However, he thought that the endowments should be more equitably arranged. On the proposition of Miss Lloyd, seconded by the Rev. W. H. Jones, a cordial vote of thanks to the two princi- pals in the debate was passed. We learn that it is intended to form a committee constituted of members of the Church Defence League to arrange meetings for the next session which will commence in Sept. If the success of past meetings is to be taken as an earn- est of the future a very interesting and fruitful session may be. looked forward to.

Inquest at Cwmbach. SAD DEATH OF A HITCHER. An inquest touching the death of Thomas Lewis, 10, Canal-row, Cwmbach, was held at the Victoria Inn on Wednes- day by the Coroner (Mr. R. J. Rhys). Mr. W. Saint, Inspector of Mines, watched the proceedings on behalf of the Home Office. Mr. W. Thomas, solicitor, appeared on behalf of the relatives. Mr. W. R. Hann represented the Colliery Co. Thomas Ford deposed that he was a nephew of the deceased. His uncle met with an accident on Saturday, and died on the following Monday. David Lloyd, timberman, stated that he found the fireman, Henry Morris, at the bottom of the pit, and that the cage was stuck in the shaft about eight yards from the bottom. He got through the airway on to the top of the cage. In the cage he found Thomas Lewis lying down, but able to speak. He was lowered to the bottom by means of a rope. Howell Williams, the winding engine- man, was next called. He said that from what he had gathered the acci- dent arose through the winding-rope coming in contact with the staging out- side the engine-house, which caused the rope to come off the drum, thereby drap- ping the cage down violently. Mr. W. Thomas: Have you known the rope to slip off before?—No, sir. Thomas Lloyd, mechanic, said that the accident arose as stated by the last wit- ness. The staging had been erected by John Evans, foreman mason. He had not told Evans of the effects of a wind- ing rope on a spiral drum. John Evans, foreman mason, said the work had been left in charge of George Neill. George Neill was called, and stated that the accident arose through the rope coming in contact with the lower stag- ing. By Mr. W. Thomas: He had not been told about the spiral drum. He was not aware that as the cage was ascend- ing the rope around the drum would lower, otherwise he would have moved the staged. D. R. Morgan, manager, deposed that he had given instructions that the stag- ing should be cleared away before any winding started. When asked by the Coroner if he had given instructions to any of the workmen not to start the winding engine before the staging was cleared, he said no. George Sweet, banksman, said that the masons had told him that the stag- ing was clear, and he gave the usual knocks for the cage to come up. By Mr. Thomas: He had not been told by the management to cease working vvhiint the staging was being erected. The Jury retired to consider their ver- dice, which was "Accidental Death," and strongly recommended that in future when work of this kind was to be carried on, the mechanic should be in attendance to supervise, and that one trip should be made with the cage before bringing any men up, to see that all was clear.

Partt,icawl Rest Chatty Match. < REFEREE, MR. WILLIE WILLIAMS- On Thursday, 14th inst., the Deriall old crocks met their friends, the Ponty' pridd old crocks, on the Abe-rdare Ath- letic Grounds. The admiring onlooker" gave them every encouragement, shout- ing and cheering heartily at all the clever phases of the game. The follow- ing are the chief incidents of the match: 3.30-R. Williams (capt.) kicks off for Darians. 3.35—Splendid rush by Darian crocks- two crocked-2ft minutes delay. -3.37|—D. C. Davies drops for goal. Ball unfortunately finds referee's nose. feree indignant; immediately giveS Pontypridd a free kick. 3.40—Humphries initiates a fine bout of passing, in which opposite side par- ticipate. With unerring judgment M"- Vicar, the last to receive, finds mud. 3.45-Rees, a ripping Pontypridd for- ward, tears jersey from Edwards shoulders. Edwards now plays half- back. 3.46-W. R. Morgan sees the ball, and tackles someone who is not there. 3.47-W. R. Morgan catches ball, claims fair catch. Claim disallowed by referee, who is ordered off the field. 3.48—Referee allowed to return on apologising to W. R. Morgan. 3.55-W. R. Morgan takes his free kick. He shoots for goal, and finds touch. 3.58—The Pontypridd touch judge falls over some spare turf to the considerable amusement of the players. 4.0—Llewelyn falls on ball. 4.1-Two Ponty crocks fall on Llew- elyn. 4.2—D. C. Davies falls on Ponty crocks- 4.3—Ponty play 13 men. 4.5-Trevor Williams receiving in the loose, dribbles the ball well into his own 25. 4.7—Another brilliant bout of passing initiated by R. Williams, which cuhll!I1- ates in Edwards being pushed over 1111& and thus scoring first try. Referee dis- allows try; but on being threatened » report to Welsh Rugby Union retracts- his decision. 4.8-Try unconverted, there being too, much mud on left side of ball. 4.10-Helf-Tirae. During the interval Scott was seen ta remonstrate with referee, who in tun1 remonstrated with iScott. D. C. Davies- and W. R. Morgan supported Scott, and sat on referee. Faint groans were heard. 4.13—Referee recovers, and shouts for shandy. 5 4.15-Play resumed. 4.20-D. C. Davies falls on ball. 4.25—Arrival of new ball. 4.27—Illtyd Williams breaks through but not being backed up sits down. Crowd vociferates. 4.31—Referee finds touch. 4.42—Jack Edwards Ju-jitsues Way0 Morgan. 4.50—Ponty Old Crocks try to score. 4.51—They score a brilliant try. » 4.52—Try unconverted on account o* wrangling among player4 as to Who should kick. 4.56—Ball punted off. 4.58-Edmund Evans receives, but ul1- fortunately sprains his wrist by hand- ing off McGregor. 5.0—Darians in difficulties. Archi Davies tries to relieve by getting out J the way. » 1 5.5—Douglas Hann beats defence a breaks through, and has line at his mer, cy. Unluckily for Aberdare time l, < called before he reaches the line. ■

Air Rifle League. SHARPSHOOTERS, PENRHIWCEIBEBI v. ROYAL OAK INN, MOUNTAIN I ASH. Sharpshooters: A Morris, 26; E- -V Venn, 30; M. Freedman, 30; J- Thomas, 21; E. James, 29; J. Thoffl3;^ 33; E. T. Watkins, 29; W. Thomas, 31 > T. J. Kendry, 32; E. Jones, 30: H- Morris, 27; E. G. Venn, 27; total, 345. Royal Oak Inn: A. W. Webber, 24; S' "Spear, 30; Lewis Clark, 28; C. AustiiJ' 30; W. Villis, 30; T. Stokes, 30; Card, 30; C. Austin, 30; C. Winter, 25' W. Wilkins, 26; E. T. Howells, 29; u' Austin, 30; total, 342. This match was fired at Penrhiwceber: on Thursday. The Royal Oak arc "Ilot stuff," and the Sharpshooters will 1'e* quire their best team to bring honre th points in the return match. J. Th-Olll (vice-captain) 33, T. J. Kendry 32, and )v Thomas 31, were in excellent form l0- the victors. Seven men put on 30 <&cl\ for the losers, which is considered g°0° shooting.

LEAGUE TABLE TO FEBRUARY 20th (inclusive). P. W. P. y' Sharpshooters, Penrhiw- o0l ceiber 10 10 0 0 Temperance, Penrhiwcei- 1<v ber 8 6-0 2 1* Prince of Wales, Aber- arnan 7 5 0 2 1" Constitutional Club, Pen- j rhiweeiber 6 2 0 4 | Capcoch Inn, Capcoch 5 1 0 4 £ Royal Oak, Mountain Ash 3 1 0 2 Lamb and Flag, Aberaman 6 1 0 5 f. Talbot Hotel, Aberdare 6 0 0 6 Constitutional Club, Aber- a- dare 0 0 0 0 „ Mount Pleasant, Aberaman 0 0 0 0 King's Head, Aberaman 0 0 0 Collier's Arms, Cwmdare. 0 0 0 ° The four last-named commence the* league fixtures Thursday, February 21st'

Football. SCHOOLBOYS: MATCHES. oaturday, Feb. 23rd, 1907. Ynys, 9—Town v. Cwmbach Council- Ynys, 10—Park v. Blaengwawr. aJ1 Ynvs, 11—Higher Grade v. CwmamalJ" Park, 10—Industrial v. Ynyslwyd- Park, ll-Cwmdal'e v. National. Cwmbach National, bye. Printed and Published at their Print- ing Works, Market Buildings, Market Street, Aberdare, in the County of ala- morgan, by the proprietors, W. Pub and J. L. Rowlands. øtV.u.tii',u.H;Or¡"rI.'IAJ'Wm1\f iniimmnniin iniinm

TOWER/— y POSSESSES THE OLD-TIM# | j STRENGTH & FLAVOUR- J 1 Sole! m old-fashioued sinaj-tied packets, | made its reputeUon A I pi pmrrAL cmGEss. I I luA 'ei*MniBrza»maii&Mrayirjcmju»'Ra,"v>urv.i.' vi/ Printed and Published at their Works, Market Buildings, Mar Street, Aberdare, in the County ■ Glamorgan, by the proprietors, Pugh and J. L. Rowlands.

(Other Valley News on Page 7.) Aberdare. Have you tried Valento Sparkling Table Wine. Costs the same as lemon- ade, but far superior. Wholesale from H. McLaren, Trecynon. Value for Money.—For up-to-date Hats and Caps, also Suits to measure (fit and style guaranteed), go to J. A. Evans, the noted Hat Shop, Constitutional Build- ings, Canon Street.

Aberaman. SARON On Monday evening last ther- was a number of impromptu speeches bv the members. Mr. Jonah Rees presided. Among those who spoke were-—Messrs. Gwilym Evans, John Davies, James Davies, and D. J. Phillips; Miss M. A. Davies, Miss Katie Davies, Mrs. L. J. Davies, Mrs. Jonah Rees, Miss Marv Phillips, and Mrs. H. P. Jenkins. The "subjects treated were of a miscellan- eous character, such as patriotism, free- doom, instinct, woman's tongue, woman's suffrage, broken promises, etc. Alto- gether a most enjoyable evening was spent. ENGLISH WESLEYAN. The Home Missions Anniversary was held on Feb. 17th and 18th. Sermons were preached on Sunday by the Rev. H. Guy Morris. His text at the evening service was "For the battle is the Lord's." The sermon was a rallying cry to the church to carry the battle into the enemy's camp. On Monday evening a meeting to advocate the claims of Home Missions was held, presided over by Mr. Elijah Bevan, Godreaman. The annual report was presented by the financial secretary, and a capital address was delivered by the Rev. A. Roberts upon his own exper- iences of Home Mission work in Shet- land. The collections were a little be- low the average, the inclement weather interfering to some extend with the at- tendance. A vote of thanks was given to the chairman, who as an old soldier and prison warder, told stories which con- tributed considerably to the interest of the meeting. YSGOLDY SILOA.—On Monday even- ing last a competitive and miscellaneous entertainment was held at the above place. The Rev. D. Silyn Evans pre- sided, and the adjudicators were: Music, Mr. Rees George; recitations, Mr. John Owen (Gwernantydd). The following is the programme and awards; —Recitation, George Williams; song, "Pinacl Anrhyd- edd," Mr. Wm. Hy. Phillips; trio, Mr. Tom Parry and friends; solo for chil- dren under 14, "For you I am praying," Handel Davies; recitation, Maggie May Nicholas; competition, playing the har- monium, David Lewis; song, "Meet me at the fountain," Mrs. Nott; open reci- tation, "Ar lan Iorddonen ddofn," Mor- gan Jones; song, "Wyres fach Ned Puw," Annie Evans; open solo, "CTwiiewch bobpeth yn Gymraeg," Thos. John Davies; children's choir, under the leadership of Mr. Tom Parry, gave a chorus; duet, "Cuckoo," Annie Evans and Blodwen Stephens, who, in response to an encore, gave "Mi garwn fod yn Gristion"; song, "0! tyred yn ol," Mr. Rees George; recitation for children under 14, "Bmyn Hwyrol," Gwladys Jones; roundelay by Mr. David Evans and friends; song, "Gogoniant i Gym- ru," Mrs. Nott. Mr. David Evans ac- companied throughout. Thanks were given by the chairman to all who had assistel, INTERMENT.—On Monday last the funeral of Mr. Thomas Jenkins, Fron- glyd, Belmont-terrace, took place at the Aberdare Public Cemetery. In spite ol the heavy rain a large number of the friends of the departed put in an appear- ance at the funeral. The mourners were Mr. Silas Jenkins (son) and family; Mr. Jas. Jenkins (son); Miss Jenkins, school- mistress, (daughter) and Mrs. Benjamin John (daughter) and family. The Rev. H. P. Jenkins, Saron, officiated at the house and at the graveside. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHAPEL. -On Monday evening last the choir of the above church held a grand service of song entitled Amy Howard's Reward." Mr. G. Moses conducted, and Messrs. G. H. Moses and John Moses acted as accompanist and reader respectively. Altogether the service proved quite a suceess, and showed that great pains had been taken by all concerned in prepara- tion for the event. A number of gentle- men present gave donations towards purchasing new regalia. R.A.O.B.—The Beaufort Lodge (King's Head Hotel) held a smoker on Monday night, when the following artistes took part: Overture, Mr. Richard Everett; songs by Messrs. Joe Jonathan, Dan Hughes, Gwilym Philips, Charles Ingram, Ted Welsh; duett, Messrs. Joe Jonathan and Srwilym Philips; song and dance, Mr. Rees Morgan; song, "Old latch key," Mr. Tom Thomas; encore song, Mr. Ted Welsh. Mr. Fred Price gave several selections on his gramophone. The chair was filled by Mr. Jackson, of Aberdare, while Messrs. Richard Everett and Tom Allen acted as accompanists, Messrs. W. Morgan and T. Valentine worked as joint secretaries.

Abercynon. MINISTERIAL.—We learn that the Rev D, H. Davies, of Pencader, has accepted a pressing call from Nazareth WTelsh Baptist church, Abercynon, and will commence his ministerial duties about the end of April, We wish him every success in his new field of labour. BIBLE SOCIETY. The Abercynon Branch of the Bible Society held its an- meeting at Bethania Chapel on Wednesday week. The Rev. Lloyd Mor- gan, of Pontardulais, delivered an ad- dress to an appreciative audience, deal- ing with the society's work for the pro- pagation of God's Word throughout the world. The Rev. D. Ellis Jones, Curate of Abercynon, occupied the chair. The Chairman spoke in eulogistic terms cf the work accomplished by the society, and stated that missionary work was considerably furthered by the Bible Society. COMPETITIVE MEETING .-On Monday evening a Competitive meeting was held at Nazareth Welsh Baptist Church. The meeting was exceptionally well attended, and quite a success. The Adjudicators were Mr E. R. James (Prose and Poetry) and Mr. Benjamin Price (Music). The chairman was Mr. Joseph Phillips. The winners of the various competitions were:—Recitation or children under 14, divided between Bronwen. Phillips and Maggie Evans. Solo for boys, W. Henry Griffiths. Soprano Solo. Mrs Maddox. Bass Solo, Mr. Rosser Rosser, Matthewstown. Reading for children, C. M. Morgan. Reading for adults. Jane Morgan. Best Letter (Prisoner to his Parents) Mr Cristopher Bowen, Ynysboeth. Solo for j Children, Divided betwaen Maggie Ann Evans and Ellen Rees Best Speech, Mr Christopher Bowen. Best Choir, Mr. Joseph Phillips and party. Three parties competed. Prize bags were made and presented free to the meeting by Miss Phillips, Glancynon Terrace. The Secre- tarial duties were performed by Mr. Daniel Morgan.

Cwmbach. DEATH.—We regret to record the death of Mr. David Davies, 39, Blaen. nantygroes-road, which occurred on Sun- day last. Deceased had been ailing for many years, but was confined to his bed for three or four days only. He was a member of Bryn Seion Congregational Church, and leaves a widow and grown- up family to mourn their loss. It is a pitying circumstance that the whole family are also in a more or less pre- carious condition of health. The funeral takes place this (Thursday) afternoon.

Cwmaman. If in need of artificial teeth don't for- get to consult Mr. Shipway Williams, Mountain Ash, who visits Cwmaman every Tuesday from 2 to 8 p.m., opposite the Co-operative Stores.—(Advt.)

Hirwain. Drink "Sarso" the great blood purifier. Kop's Iskey Stout standi alone as the beí!t Temperance stimulant. Try it &s an aid to digestion. Sole agent, H. McLaren, Trecynon.

Miskin. CANAAN CHURCH.—Special services were held here on Sunday, when Prof. T. Lewis, Memorial College, Brecon, de- livered excellent discourses to large and appreciative congregations. SERVICES.—The half-yearly services in connection with Mount Pisgah Eng lish Baptist Church were held on Sun- day and Monday, when the Rev. D. Davies, the veteran preacher from Radr norshire, delivered some fervent dis courses to very large and attentive con- gregations.

Mountain Ash. MISKIN WARD.—We have it on good authority that a very influential deputa- tion of the electorate of this ward has waited upon the Rev. George Neighbour, asking him to come forward as a candi- date for the vacancy on the Guardians caused by the death of Mr. Richard Richards, and that he has consented to be nominated. The rev. gentleman is very popular, and is a prominent mem- ber of the I.L.P. A.S.R.S.—A social tea and entertain- ment in connection with the local branch of the A.S.R.S. was held at the Work- men's Institute on Thursday. Over 60 sat to the good things provided by Mr. Peters, confectioner. An excellent en- tertainment was given by members and friends. The programme consisted of solos, recitations, gramophone and auto- harp selections given by the following: Mrs. Lewis (Llinos Nedd), Mr. W. J. Manfield, Mr. Parry, Mr. W. Woodward, Mr. Langford, Mr. Mann. An interest- ing part of the programme was the pre- sentation by Mr. W. Collins, on behalf of the society, of a framed emblem to Mr. J. K. Brookes as a token of appreciation of services rendered as treasurer. Mr. Brookes returned thanks. Al r. A. J. Thatcher was also the recipient of the Society's badge for proposing the largest number of members for the year. He also returned thanks, and contributed a humorous Parliamentary speech to the delight of the audience. Mr. J. K. Brooks gave a reading, and an address was given by Mr. Langford, the chair- man. The accompanist was Mr. Arthur Davies. DUFFRYN STREET CHURCH. A tea meeting and service of song in con- nection with the above church was held on Monday at the Drill Hall. It is es- timated that over 1,000 sat at the tables, which were presided over by Mesdames Williams, Badham, Lane, Phelps, Hunt, Williams, Rees, Reynish, Harris, Evans, Thomas, Coate, Pugh, W. Williams, and Fear, Misses W. Evans, E. Evans, E. Williams, M. H. Clarii, C. Clark, A. Griffiths, E. Prie?, .4 Th'as, L. Hard- ing, S. Harris. Cuttm's: Mesdames Davies, Hicks, Griffiths, Clark, Hackett, Harding. Mr. Tver superintended the tea. Stewards: Messrs. G. Edwards, E. R. Macgregor, J. Macgregor. B. Clark, W. Clark, J. Hackett, A. Perkins, J. Pugh, T. Davies, W. Badham, J. Walker, W7. Williams, J. Hayes, H. Harris, A. Coate, P. Adams, A. Pugh, J. Lambert, S. Clarke, J. Cook, A. Week, E. Williams, E. T. Davies, J. W. Pugh, and C. God- din. After the tea at the chapel, a ser- vice of song, entitled, "Faith's Reward," was rendered by the choir, under the leadership of Mr. W. Badham, assisted by the following: Organist, Mr. H. Bevan: reader, Mrs. W. Williams; solo- ists, M's. B. Fryer, Messrs. Theophilus Morgan, Albert PhiEipc, and Miss S. Harris. There was a good audience, and the artistes and choir acquitted them- selves admirably. Rev. E. Evans, pas- tor, presided. The proceeds will be de- voted to the building fund ef the Bryn- golwg Mission Hall, which is now in course of erection, and which will cost about C700. WOMEN AND POLITICS.—Mrs. Keat- ing Hill, of Cardiff, the well-known suffragette, addressed a meeting at the Institute on Monday. Subject, "Women and .Politics." The room was comfort- ably filled with an evidently interested audience. Mrs. Tucker, Oxford-street, presided. The speaker referred to woman suffrage as not the only good they were striving for. They would have better representation in Parliament. Touching upon old age pensions, the Government granted pensions to its al- ready rich servants, then why should the poor be unrecognised.r (Hear, hear.) Work should be found for the unem- ployed, and the conditions of labour should be such that it would be impossi- ble for the present state of affairs to exist. She was pleased that Mr. Keir Hardie had been re-elected to the leader- ship of the Labour Party m the House of Commons. (Cheers.) Mrs. Hill, on rising to address the meeting, was re- ceived with cheers. Politics, she said, affected women precisely the same as men, but the women had been verv much behind time. Our children should be taught to understand politics. Existing evils were due to political ignorance, and nothing but legislature could remove those evib. The enfranchisement of women in New Zealand had been a great boon, and as a. result the community en. joyed the blessings of old age pensions, and a minimum wage. Jesus Christ wa' the greatest Socialist ever born, yet there were teachers of His Gospel who held shares in breweries, etc. Many brilliant minds were lost to the world for want of the means of education. Women must he taught to understand their duty, and the government of the people should, be by the people, and for the people. (Ap- -plarise.) Numerous questions were put, and were disposed of. A vote of thanks wr*v- accorded Mrs. Keating Hill, also to' TVfis. Tucker for presiding.

Pe n t*h i wee! Ibe r, CONCERT AND LECTURE— On Friday night Colonel Morgan Lindsay, E.E., J.P., Ystrac1 Mynach, addressed a meeting at the Penrhiwceibr Constitu- tional Club. The large lecture room was crowded, and the gallant Colonel had a rousing reception. Mr. F. W. Bell, M.E,, assistant general manager of Messrs. Nixons Collieries, who is also president of the Mountain Ash Constitutional Club, presided. He congratulated the members of the Penrhiwceibr Club on the way in which their club was conducted, and hoped it would continue so. The pro- gramme was :-Song by Mr. J. Rees, 1 1-1 Treorchy song, "My last sweetheart," Mr. W. Rees, Treorchy; song, Death of Nelson," Mr. W. Jenkins (Eos Pennar); trio, Bros, Rees, the well-known Rhondda singers, who were encored, and responded by singing" My Joanna Johnson; song, by Mr. W. H. Hillman, was beautifully rendered; song, "Two little maids," Mr. D. Rees (encored). He responded with Pift pong," which created roars of laughter; song by (Eos Pennar). The gallant Colonel spoke at some length on the political and social life of Conserva- tive clubs. He advised them to make themselves felt at Municipal, as well as Parliamentary elections, by submitting questions to every candidate who came before the electors. Song, Tallyho," Mr. J. Rees, Treorchy; song, "Asleep in the deep," Mr. W. Williams, Penrhiw- ceiber encored, he sang again; song, "Long live the king" (Eos Pennar), encored; song, "The postman's knock," by Mr. W. H. Hillman, Penrhiwceiber (loud applause); song, by Mr. D. Rees, Treorchy (in character), (applause), A hearty vote of thanks to Colonel Lindsay, proposed by Mr. W. Magor and seconded by Mr. W. Bryant, secretary, was carried unanimously. Colonel Lindsay proposed a vote of thanks to the chairman and artistes, which was seconded by Mr. J. Picton, and carried with acclamation.

Aberdare Boy's Escape. CHAPELS UNATTRACTIVE TO BOYS. An application was made to the Mer- thyr magistrates on Monday by Mr. Pulliblank, on behalf of the Merthyr Guardians, for an order committing a boy named Ernest Victor Morgan to the Clifton Industrial School. It appears that the boy was an inmate of the Aber- dare Industrial School. He was sent with another boy to attend the service at a Noncomformist chapel. Instead of attending the service he ran away and was traced to Dowlais. The relieving officer wa bringing him back from Dow- Jais to Merthyr when he escaped again, and after an exciting chase was captured and handed over 00 an officer of the Aberdare school at the Merthyr Railway Station. The officer went to the ticket-office to get a ticket and the boy again escaped, and was eventually caught and and taken back to the school. The Stipendiary, on being told that no officer was sent with the boys to the chapel, remarked that it was very strange because chapel was not particularly attractive to some grown people, and it was certainly less attractive to boys. These boys were evidently trusted too much, He committed the boy to the school at Clifton, and told the boy that if he wanted to run away again he would have to find his way through Severn Tunnel.

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Wedding at Trecynon. MORGAN—GRIFFITHS. A fashionable wedding was solemnised at Mill Street Baptist Chapel, Trecynon, on Tuesday, the 12tli inst. The contract- ing! parties were Rev. W. Deri Morgan, C.M. minister, Llangurig, and Miss S. E. Griffiths, Lichfield Villa, daughter of the late Mr. Wm. Griffiths, Trecynon. The officiating ministers were the Revs. J. Morgan, Bryn Seion; W. Cynog Wil- liams, Mill-street; and W. J. Williams, Hirwain. The bride, who entered the edifice lean- ing on the arm of her brother, Mr. J. Griffiths (draper), Dowlais, was charm- ingly attired in a silver grey silk dress, trimmed with Maltese lace, and crepe-de- chene, and wore a, black picture hat. The bride was attended by two bridesmaids, Miss Morgan (sister of the bridegroom), and Miss Mariel Morgan, Brynerig, who looked well in dresses of cream, with hats to match. The best man was Mr. D. Morgan, Hirwain, brother of the bridegroom. After the ceremony, break- fast was partaken of at the bride's house, where a number of friends awaited the happy pair. Later on the bride and bridegroom left for Liverpool, where the honeymoon is being spent. The bride's travelling dress was of navy blue serge. An unusual number of congratulatory telegrams were received during the morning. The following is a list of presents:- Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Maerdy, pier glass. Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths, Emlyn House, brass fender. Mr. J. H. Griffiths, Dowlais, household linen and dining-room suite, etc. Mr. and Mrs. Morgan, Hirwain, brass stand, bookcase, and cheque. Mr. D. Morgan ,Hirwain, cheque. Mrs. Rees, Deri, cheque. Miss Morgan, Hirwain, bedroom pic- tures. Mr. J. Myrddin Davies, draper, Dowlais, white counterpane. Mr. and Mrs. J. Picton Davies, Dowlais, Eiderdown quilt. Mr. and Mrs. E. Barckway, Cwmfelin- fach, pair of hand-painted mirrors. Misses M. J. and T. Williams, silver cake stand. Mrs. Davies, Trecynon, cake stand. Miss M. J. Evans and C. H. White, silver jam dish. Miss Mariel Morgan, silver tea caddy. Rev. land Mrs. Morgan, Brynerig, Mr. Evan Roberts's photo (framed). Rev. and Mrs. Cynog Williams, coal box. Mearle and Molly, Park Lane, ornaments Rev. and Mrs. Williams, Hirwain, book. Rev. and Mrs. Evans, Blackwood, silver candlesticks. Rev. and Mrs. Wm. Evans, C'ilgeran, sil- ver photo frames. Mr. and Mrs. Moore, Deri, cheque. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Price, Llangurig, cheque. Misses Hughes, Pontlottyn, pair of oil paintings (framed). Miss Parry, Merthyr, silver butter dish and spoon. Mrs. Walton, London, silver cake knife. Mrs. Griffiths and Mr. Emrys Jones, Hir- wain, cheque. Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Llandilo, silver hot water jug. Mr. and Mrs. Hearley, Llandilo, fish carvers. Mr. T. C. Griffiths, bread fork. Miss Sally Jones, silver-mounted, hair pin box. Mr. and Mrs. Parry, Cwmaman, pair of pictures. Mr. and Mrs. Parry, Maesteg, cheque. Mr. Johnny Jones, silver pin trays. Mrs. Williams, Green Hill, silver- mounted biscuit jar. Miss Ashton, Llandilo, silver jam boat. Mr. J. R. Morgan, Dowlais, silver pickle stand. Mr. Bound, Hirwain, silver sardine dish. Mrs. T. Evans, grocer, egg stand. Miss Jones, Cwmaman, silver fruit dish. Lala Thomas, set of jugs. Miss Griffiths, Llansawel, rush chair. Miss Evans, Trecynon, hair tidies. Mr. Williams, Merthyr, silver sardine dish. Miss Evans, Trecynon, curtain decor- ations. Mrs. Phillard, Trecynon, ornaments. Miss Lizzie Rees, ornaments. Mr. and Mrs. Griffitbs, Trecynon, silver salt cellars. Miss Evans, Llandilo, ornaments. Mrs. Harris, chemist, hand-painted pic- tures. Mrs. Bryant, Hirwain, hanging lamp. Mr. and Mrs. G. Bryant, ornaments. Miss E. A. Edwards, card basket. Miss Bryant, egg stand. Miss Evans vocalist, Llanidloes, silver cake knife. Miss P. John, pin cushion. Mr .and Mrs. J. Griffith Jones, Dowlais, fruit dish. Mr. and Miss Jones, Dowlais, salad bowl. Miss Griffiths, Llansawel, sideboard cloth. Mrs. Evans, Trecyncn, table centre. Mrs. McLaren, Trecynon, fruit, etc.

Mr. Llttiejohns at Abercynon. LECTURE UPON DISESTABLISH- MENT. On Monday evening last a lecture was given at the Workmen's Institute, Abercynon, by Mr. J. Littlejohns, Ponty pridd, upon The Question of Disestab- lishment. The chair was taken by Mr. E. H. Woodman, M.E., Abercynon. There was a goodly number present. The leeturer contended that the sever- ance of the Church from the State would be a great injury to Christianity. He urged upon those present to give their earnest and careful consideration to this burning question before recording their votes in favour of "Disestablishment." Ha reminded the meeting that the Libera- tion Society had laboured for fifty years to degrade the English State. But if Disestablishment was fraught with danger to England, it was still more replete with peril to other countries of the world. Great Britain had been the world's ideal for three centuries and a half, and would remain so until Disestablishment would change its national character and over- throw its noblest institutions. A moral shock to the faith of England must of necessity be felt by the other countries of the globe. England was both the last and the greatest of the immortals, and the tramp of her destiny was the echo of the trumpet blast that sounded the ruin of a fallen world. This question of Disestablishment was both the kernel of the British Empire's destiny, and the trysting place of the world's career. Disestablishment might succeed in ohang- ing the character of Englishmen by the substitution of a secular for a Christian environment, but it would not prvent the British Empire from being wrested from their care. Faithlessness might con- ceal the elements of retribution, but only until the time should be ripe for their distribution amongst the people who had run foul to their everlasting purpose of God. As other empires had been weighed in the balances and had b§en found want- ing, so was England about to be weighed in eternity's scales. Mr. F, Bailey moved that a cordial vote of thanks be accorded the eminent lecturer for his masterly exposition of the mighty problem of Disestablish- ment." Mr. Littlejohn moved that a hearty vote of thanks be accorded the Chairman, which was seconded by tha Rev. D. Ellis Jones, curate of Abercynon.