Rhondda Leader Maesteg Garw and Ogmore Telegraph

Shots for Goal. Preparations are now in full swing for the Ynyshir Albions v. Porth Reserves n atch. The Ynyshir Brass Band will play selections on the ground, whilst the Rhondda Minstrels with their bagpipes will also play the march, The Albions play to win to-day (Pugli). The Treherbert Ex-Schoolboys adminis- tered a sound defeat to Tynewydd on -j Urday, the score being 18 points to aL' p 2 t,ies-, scorem were T. ««* Raymond, Down, T. Tatteher a1Kl T. Griffiths. Each^v was full v deserved am) +i, ,n t! > Clas.s display of these youngsters, which c^rp° exceptionally fine tries were those o. 1. Rees and T. Griffiths. The former (who has only one arm, having lost hi* right arm in a colliery accident) was play- ing on the left wing, and going at ton speed he scooped the ball up from the floor with Ins one arm in an extraordinary manner, and scored a brilliant try. f Griffiths scored his through a, fine "burst and break through—lie was over the line in no time. The Porth P.T.'s played Treherbert in a Sower match on Saturday, and won ■easily by 4 goals to 1. The Ex-Schoolboys yould show themselves better sportsmen if they could cultivate a little patience and not exhibit selfishness when waiting for other teams to finish, a match on "their" ground. They would also do better to train for their matches in an ••variable gymnasium, and not a public- houjae. We are now informed definitely that the new players who were expected to turn out for Treherbert are not going to .lain the cluh. Their capture by Treher- bert was to be a Welsh Union bombshell.

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Burglaries at Tonypandy. Nocturnal Visits to Lock-up IShopa. During the last few weeks, several lock- up shops in De Winton Street, Tony- pandy, have been visited by burglars. It appears that admittance is gained by skeleton keys, as the locks have not been tampered with in any way. The first of the series seems to have taken place at Mr. Morgan Griffiths' hair dressing saloon on Tuesday night, February 2nd. The saloon was also visited on the 4th and 15th inst. Mr. Griffith's, states that his loss amounts to about £ 4. On Thursday, the 4th inst., the premises of Mr. W. 1). Jones, Music Stores, under the Rhondda Leader Offices, received attention. In this instance the thief or thieves were successful in obtaining £ 1 10s. which had been left in the till overnight. In this case the robbery took plaice about mid- night. On Wednesday night, the 17th inst Messrs. James Nelson and Sons, butchers, were paid a visit. The manager, coming to business on Thursday morning, found the door unlocked and the till open, but luckily, no money having been left on the premises, the burglars were dis- appointed by their visit. The bazaar of Mr. Charlie Jones did not escape notice, in this instance two shillingsworth of coppers being taken. The last case of burglary in the locality occurred on Monday night, on this occasion a private house coming in for its share of atten- tion. It appears that in this case a pick-axe was used. The liouse-Il, Camp- bell Terrace-i.9 the residence of Mr. John Jones, fireman at the Glamorgan Collieries. When Mrs. Jones returned home about 10.30 p.m., she observed that the door had been tampered with. Upon investigation, the beeding of the door was found to have been loosened and marks of a pick-axe were found upon the door, the axe afterwards being found with splinters, off the door upon it. The public are warned to keep a sharp look-out on their premises.

Porth. J o h n Pug h M e m o r i a I Hall. —A very encouraging meeting in connec- tion with the above movement was held 01 Sunday afternoon last, when the Rev. R. H. Samuels, of Llanelly, addressed a large congregation on "The Socialism < i: (Jesus." In a very able and eloquent n &nner, lie demonstrated the superiori V- of the Socialism of Jesus over the ideals of Socialism, as advocated by prespnt-day Socialists, and quoted Scripture copiously to substantiate his word. Mr. W. Davies (tenor) was the soloist. Sacred Concert.—Through the kind consideration of Messrs. Pooles, a very fine pictorial and vocal concert was held at the Palace on Sunday evening last. with the object of aiding the funds of the local Nursing Association. The chief fmture of the concert. was the magnificent, picture of a true incident in the history of Rome, "Damon and Pythias." The bond of friendship that existed between these friends was beautifully nourtrayed. and was much appreciated by the audience Wliist Drive and Dance.—To augment the funds of the St. John's Bazaar, a whist drive and dance (promoted bv Mrs. E. S. Williams) was held at St. Paul's Church on Thursday evening last. The rcom was nicely decorated and there wera in all 22 tables. Whist commenced early and continued to 8.30 when there was an interval for refreshments. The- M.C.s were Messrs. E. S. Williams, M.E.. and A. J. Jenkins. Later in the evening Mr. Williams nresenteu the winners with their prizes. They were as follows: Ladies, 1, Mrs. Thomas Vicarage; 2, or Booby, Miss Dora Ash Gents., 1, Mr. Tom Wil- liams booby, Mr. R. Bishop. The re- mainder of the evening was snent in dancing.

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Ogmore Vale. Reading Room.—A general meeting of the subscribers was held at the Reading Room on Saturday evening last. The chair was occupied by the president Mr. John Howells. We understand that 11 tenders for the contract of the New Hall were submitted, and the meeting -assed a unanimous resolution to instruct the trustees to accept the tender of Mr. Watkin Williams, Cardiff. The amount of the tender is £ 7,559. It was also resolved to anneal to the members of the Institute to make a voluntary eontribution to the funds, so that the binkling of the New Hall could be commenced as soon as possible.

Reviews. [" Maeth i Blant y Tonnau." Gail y Parch. J. S. Jones, Hwlffordd. 64 tud. Pris 6ch. Hughes a'i Fab, Gwrecsam.] [Hau a Medi." Gan Edward Thomas, Llanrhaiadr. 54 tud. Hughes a'i Fab, Gwrecsam.] These are two companion volumes designed with a purpose of being a mcr;.l guide to the young, and instilling in then: a love of reading. The former was written more specially a love of reading. The former was written more specially for the converts of the late Revival, and I was intended to give a helping hand to f those who had sought the truth. I It is written in an easy, clear style, and J formulates the truth in a clear manner. Now and then it is eloquent, and the writer speaks with an earnestness of pur- pose that is bound to have its good effect. The arrangement is well carried out, ven if it is simple. It behoves men to commence the battle of truth, life and religion in a .strong manner, to hold right onward, to steer clear of the rocks of heedlessness, intemperance, the love of riches, untruthfulness and lying, and pride and self-satisfaction. It is well written, and should prove a most useful book to the young. The latter of the two is a, book of some thirty-seven very interesting tales of a semi-religious character. They concern mainly such characters as John Knox, Christmas Evans, Hugh Owen, Wesley, Awstin, Williams Pantycelyn, Peter Wil- liams, Arc. Of a wide range, there is as much variation as could be expected. Apart from a few ungrammatical forms, they make very interesting reading. The two books are very useful and healthy to put in the hands of young people; also quite suitable for reading classes. [" Llyfr Cyfrif yr Athraw." Gan D. E. Griffiths, Penygraig. Pris oeiniog. Evans & Short, Tonypandy.] The compiler of this little book is Mr. Griffiths, one of the most forward workers the Sunday School has in Mid-Rhondda. He has acted as secretary to the Mid- Rhondda Bi-Monthly C.M. Sunday School Union for over nine years, so that his experience enables him to compile an ex- cellent register. It provides for a twelve- month, with columns for entering the work of each Sunday. Its already useful plan would be greatly enhanced if the columns were made larger. It should find a ready adoption in our Sunday Schools.

Welsh Monthlies. Messrs. Hughes & Son have given U8 a rich store again for February. Cymru'r Plant" is as interesting as ever, with its charming accounts of the month, old-time customs, wild flowers, romances, ta,les, choice pieces of poetry, and places. It is the best children's monthly in the lan- guage. It has not lost any of its fresh- ness since Miss Winnie Parry has become it.s editor. It contains a. neat article on Stephens, Tanymarian. The Oerddor still continues on its useful message to the musical world. It contains a chorus from Handel's Samson" —" Cydunwn a'r nefolaidd dyrfa lan." Mr. David Jenkins, Aberystwyth con- tinues an article on leuan Gwyllt." Still another popular monthly is "Yr Ym- welydd Misol "a most excellent num- ber. There is an attractive article from the pen of L. D. Jones on Bangor Univer- sity College, with a photo of Principal Sir Henry Reichel, and also of the new college. A very interesting number throughout 1 Y Llusern" (Swyddfa "Cymru ") contains some weighty remarks on some of the evil tendencies of the day. The Nodjiulfau Qyffited'inol" are In them- selves a magazine. ¡ Y CYMRU." The" Cymru" is valuable, and an as-set now in our monthly literature, that it must have a note for itself. The notes of the editor are always welcome, and in the February number he tells us how the rural life of Wales may be improved. He notes, by the way, three fallacies which belong to the Welshman firstly, a pre- conceived idea that the neighbourhood belongs to some wr byneddig • secondly, that he cannot enjoy a.n insti- tution or .some means of culture unless it be his personal property and thirdly that it is necessary for every young Welsh aspirant to leave his native heath CCOto earn his living and win his spurs. "What," he asks further, "can be done to brighten, sweeten and improve the life of the locality? Every village throughout Wales should have its library I i-i ry, its convenient public hall, and its column. The column (i .emonument) should keep a high ideal before every age its object should be not so much to honour the dead, but to give inspiration to the living. The library should contain books that will best help the villagers in their work, and give them most pleasure in their leisure hours. The public hall should contain an assembly room—to spend a passing hour—baths, refreshment iooms~-m sooth, a well-keot sheltered nook for all within the parish—a kind of village club. A hundred years hence, no village can exist without its library and hall, and it will not be con- tent without its memorial column." One is glad to note that the Rhondda is not altogether behind in these things. Its columns, though, are onlv two and is it not ripe that the memory of Ben Bowen should be honoured with a column ? Let the Monument Committee take the matter in hand and follow the examnle of other parts of the country. Ben Is worthy of this tribute. Other interest.ing articles are Dant-v- Glvn Nedd," "Rolant EmwiIt y Porthmon," and Morris Owen." lit Books to be reviewed, and accounts of Welsh movements and societies should be addressed :—" Welsh Correspondent, e,o Rhondda Leaedr,' Tonypandv."

» Take this To-day To your Chemist for the New Remedy for NERVES, STOMACH and KIDNEYS. Costs only a Few Pence. A new remedy has lately been brought to light which is now being recommended and prescribed everywhere. It is made from a famous prescription by a noted specialist, and is called Dr. Cassell's Tablets. It costs only a few pence, and we advise all persons, young or old who are suffering from any form of nerve or bodily weakness, or' such complaints as indigestion, weakness of the kidneys and back, palpitation, loss of flesh or appetite, weak lungs, and those who are in any way thin, weak, nervous, or badly developed, to try these tablets. Stout people may take them without fear of ii. ci ease of adipose tissue, because of their extraordinai-y power of converting fat into sound healthy flesh, blood, bonel, and muscle. The price is only lÛ-d., larger sizes l/l-J and 2/9, and any chemist will supply Dr. Casisell's Tablets. The public are to be congratulated in now being able to secure this famous remedy, for every- one is astonished at its marvellous strengthening effect.

-■ -*■ 11 Revolution in the Furniture Trade 1 i' i SPECIAL SALES by Public Auction By Mr. LEWIS FINE at the | COLISEUM AUCTION MART, Tonypandy I IVIJI:8. LEWIS FINe < 4{ Has received a. consignment of > tW- HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE i V CONSISTING OF 50 Bedroom Suites in Oak, Walnut, Black and Satin Walnut, and Mahogany. i I 100 Black and Brass Bedsteads, Feather Beds and Millpuff Beds, | Spring and other Mattresses, Straw PaJiasses in all siz<- p. i Dining Room Suites in Leather, Saddlebag and Velvet. 4 feet and 5 feet Sideboards. Solid Oak and Walnut Extending Diningroom I Tables in 5, 6 & 8 feet. Handsome Drawingroom Suites. Black, Chippendale and other Cabinets, Chippendale and other Over- mantles. Black & Brass Kerbs, Fenders, Brasses and Fireirons. 12 Pianos by well-known makers, Hall Stands, Kitchen Tables, 1 j Chairs, Arm Chairs, Leather Couches and Sofas, Large Chests of | Drawers, Carpets and Rugs. 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However, the bomb has burst, and it turns out that the players expected were Bob Williams, Cardiff, and Hube Harding. Canton. It seems that the forms had been filled in, but for some reason or other they were destroyed again.