The Rhondda Leader

THEATRE ROYAL, TONYPANDY. Lesses ARTHUR CARLTON AND SAM DUCKWORTH. Resident Manager SAM DUCKWORTH, On MONDAY, OCT. 21st, 1901, and during the Week, Special engagement of G. HOWARD WATSON'S COMPANY, in the Thrilling and Domestic Drama, entitled- THE WAY OF THE WORLD,' Admission Private Boxes, 151-, Single Seats, 2/6 Dress Circle, New Plush Tip-up Chairs, 1/6, early door, 1/9 Stalls, Upholstered Seats, 1/ early door, 1/3 Gallery, 9d, eajy door, 1/ Pit, 6d., early door, 9d. Children over 12 months of age, half-price. Doors open at 7.15. To commence at 7.45. Early doors at 6.45. MONDAY, OCT. 28st, and during the week—"THE BELL-RINGER." The Central Umbrella Manufactory, «),\6 7, Morgan Arcade, CARDIFF. R3PA IRS Promptly Executed wa Iking Sticks & Canes Suitable for Presentation. Sunshades Re-covered & Re-lined WEAR Have you tried Carpenter's Noted Gents' 10/6 Boots ? 11, Church Street, CARDIFF (Opposite St. John's Church). AN ACROSTIC ON BOWDEN'S IRONMONGERY CLEARANCE SALE. 3, CHURCH STREET, CARDIFF. Be sure when you're away from home O'er Cardiff town inclined to roan), Will you please call and hring a friend, Determined some spare cash to spend, Enter the sale when you're in town, Ne'er leave before you spend a crown; Some bargains you are sure to find, Cages and Traps of every kind Lock and Hinges, Bolts and Nails, Enamelled Goods and Weights and Scales, And Cutlery too of Sheffield brand, Renowned in this and every lan(I Assorted Stock of Forks and Knives, Now, come along you miners' wives, Come from the Rhondda's lull and dale, Eager to buy at BOWDEN'S Sale So come to town without delay, At BOWDEN'S Shop to spend the day Lose no time, ye Welshmen all, Each one at BOWDEN'S SALE should call. TAKE NOTICE-2s. to 6s. reduction in the £ according to the article purchased. A quantity of surplus stock will be sold regardless of cost. An "In Memoriam" poem on the late Queen will be presented to every customer. Please note the address 3, CHURCH STREET, CARDIFF. 760 THE HALF-PRICE SHOP, 143, Cowbridgre Road, CANTON. Q% llfE Well-known ■" FURNITURE DEALERS At prices never heard of. Pictures framed on the premises. Trams pass the Door. 735 Services for Sunday flext. JERUSALEM, LL W YN 5f PI A.—Dydd Sul, Hydref 20 Pre^ethir gan y Parch. J. R.JONES, Ponty- pridd, am 10.30 a 6 o'r gloch. Ysgolyn Jerusalem a'r gangen (Pontrhondda) am 2.

Treherbert. The annual meetings in connection with Emmanuel English Congregational Chapel were held on Sunday and Monday last. For the occasion the Rev. J. P. Williams, of Carran, Pembrokeshire, and the Rev. W. G. Jenkins, B.A., Pontypridd, were engaged to officiate. The services on Sunday were taken by the Rev. J. P. Williams, whilst on Monday evening two sermons were preached, in English by the Rev. W. G. Jenkins. and in Welsh by Rev. J. P. Williams. During the two days the sacred edifice was well attended. This is not the first visit for Mr. Williams. Last year he officiated, when he fmpressed the people so much that it was arranged for him to preach this year again. His text on Sunday morning was taken from Luke. 16th chapter, beginning in the 19th verse and extending to the ""31st. This passage is about the rich man and Lazarus, The sermon was of a very interesting and edifying manner. In the afternoon his sermon was devoted to the young people. For his text he selected a, passage from the 13th chapter of Judges, from the 24th to the 25th verses. His text for the even- ing service was taken from John, the 5th chapter, and the 24th verse. It is as fol- lows: ""Verily, verily. I say unto you, he that heareth my word, and believeth on j i?19^ sen* nie' hath everlasting life; and shall not come into condemnation, but is passed from death unto life." In this he pictured the sinner putting away the old man and taking upon himself the, new, as crossing a bridge with four arches, the names being: Divine Wisdom, Divine Power, Divine Mercy, and Divine Love. On Monday evening the introductory part of the service was conducted by a local preaoher, the English sermon by the Rev. W. G. Jenkins, his text being taken from Tr^iL chapter, 4th verse. The Welsh sermon, which was preached by the Rev. J. P. Williams, lasted for nearly an hour, for which time he spoke on the text taken from the 12th chapter of Mark, part of the 30th and part of the 31st verses. Collections were made in aid of the Chapel Fund towards llqmidat- ing the debt. As a. result of notices tendered to the employers consequent upon the refusal of a, small number of non-Unionists to join the Miners' Federation, the workmen of T'ydraw Colliery, about 150 in number. ceased working at the end of September. Several meetings have been held, and efforts have been made to induce this very small minority to fall in with the other workmen, and thus to avoid much ill- feeling, and also, financial loss to all con- cerned. Partial success has attended these efforts, but we understand that, all the men have not yet joined, but, arrange- ments were made whereby work was re- sumed Monday last. At the Hendrewen Colliery also, which is a newly-opened colliery, the men have been idle for about three weeks. Neither the prospects here seem to be at all bright, as the pit, has beeii boarded up." Some serious difficulty prevents the present- owners from carrying on the concern, but it is to be hoped, nevertheless, that the present gloomy state of aaffirs will soon come to an End, for now is the time, like the busy ants," laying in store for the future. NOTE.-When coming to Cardiff bring your Pictures to M. Wright, who will frame them in the most artistic style at specially Low Prices.-M. WRIGHT, 29, Queen-street, and at 44, Cowbridge- road, Windsor & Newton's Artist's Materials at 25 per cent. off Price List. 661

Treorchy. That the Treorchy Young Men's Literary Society justifies its existence is demonstrated at every successive meeting. Not only does the society aim at providing recreation, and encourage providential habits, buti it proposes to enlarge its scope of service in the future, by assuming the role of an educational factor in a more practical sense than heretofore. At the last meeting the question of forming an English class, came on board. That, such a class is needed at Treorchy is evident. That the Committee of Technical Instruc- tion is resolved not, to have such a class is, apparently, quite as evident. Why they should take this course is not quite so clear. However, the society gave the question a thorough ventilation. The following members all spoke in favour of the project: -Messrs. G. Emmanuel. W. Morgan, R.. C. Austin, W. Pugh, J. H. Austin, Jos. Williams, Sergt. Gibboiu, E. Solomon, D. J. Jones, and J. T. Austin. Many powerful arguments were advanced in favour of establishing some method by means of which lovers of literature might improve their English. Only two of the members, Messrs. A. L. Morgan, and Protheroe spoke in the negative, and it was obvious that they were prompted more by a. desire for some variety in the, dis- cussion than by any real opposition to the proposed movement. The chairman's views also concurred with the voice of the majority. He asked how many young men had reached such an advanced stage of tuition in English that they could take up a standard work of English literature and thoroughly understand and enjoy it? Ultimately, it was decided to make an appeal to the Committee of Technical In- struction, and failing a favourable reply, to appoint a committee to draft a. scheme to be carried out under the a,uspices of the society. If the mountain will not come to Mahomet, Mahomet is determined to go to the mountain. Another interesting item in this meeting was an essay competition. The subject, which was im- promptu, was" Punctuality" All the members present entered this competition with enthusiasm. The adjudication will be given at, the next meeting. Also a' very interesting debate will take place, when a topic of national importance will be threshed—" Is Britain on the down grade," is the question. The debate will be opened by Messrs. J. T. Austin and D. J. Jones, and the other prophets and seers of the society will follow. The Glanrhondda Unitarian Chapel last Sunday presented a festive appearance. The fruit of the field and garden produce were represented, and there were also some fine bouquets of flowers. It was the harvest thanksgiving day of the church. The crowning feature of the day, however, was the sermon—or rather the ethical address—given by the Rev. J. Tyssul Da vies, B.A., Cardiff, in the evening. Mr. Davies is a preacher and lecturer of no mean repute. He has delivered many lec- tures on various interesting topics. Judg- ing by his eloquent oration last Sunday, the mantle of the Muse has fallen upon him, for his sermon glittered with poetical gems of the first water. Also he is evi- dently a profound student of science, as manifested by his extensive knowledge of natural history. There is something original and novel in his style of deliver- ances. He holds no brief for convention- alism. In commencing his address he showed his disregard for sacrosant usage, for he took no Scriptural quotation as text. His topic was In the hush of the corn." Every ear of corn, he said, related a most marvellous story. Firstly, the tale of the corn was one of immense anti- quity. Six thousand years ago Egyptian lads and lasses delighted in coming through the rye." and watching the pyra- mids rise in the light of the harvest moon. Twenty thousand years ago the Chaldean astronomers looked down from his observ- atory upon the golden waves of the corn- field. Eighty thousand years ago the rude harvester of the stone- age applied his crude instruments to the yellow crops. The romance of love and music was asso- ciated with the harvest field. The ancient Druid chanted his harp, and the ear of the corn bent to listen. Secondly, the speaker dwelt, on the tragic tale told in the hush of the corn. How forgiving, he said, Dame Nature is. There is some- thing pathetic and yet pleasant in visiting an old battlefield. Where the warm blood once flowed freely, flowers now bloom, and crops ripen. Hate is forgotten, and love flourishes in the hush of the corn. Thirdly, the tale of the corn teaches de- pendence on goodwill and peace. Only 25 per cent, of the wheat consumed in this country is produced here. Britain relied on other nations for her staff of bread. Hence the necessity for international peace and goodwill among men. Fourthly, the tale of the corn is a bitter cry. Mil- lions of Russian peasants were victims of hunger typhus while ships laden with wheat crowded into the ports of well fed countries. The poor Russian serf earned his bread through the sweat, of his brow, while his rich neighbour across the seas ate it. Many tears of sorrow fell on the harvest field under the burning mid-day sun and in the pale glare of the shivering harvest moon. In the fifth place, the tale of the corn taught us the impartiality of Nature. The whole meal loaf contained nearly all the ingredients necessary for the constitution of man. This was a testi- mony to the impartiality of Nature's hos- pitality, Wheat grows in almost every land and clime and where it does not grow, the bread tree and banana are plen- tiful. The, speaker referred to the waste of nitrogen that was involved in the manufacture of cordite. Every battleship carried with it some 63 tons of cordite to be exploded for the destruction of human life. This he termed as criminal prodi- gality." Such is the sad tale related by the waving grain as it leans to whispers, and such is the lesson that the heart learns in the hush of the corn. In the last place, Mr. Davies dealt with that his- torical occurrence when the Prince of Peace walked through a ripe cornfield on a fine Sabbath morning. He was accused of deliberately desecrating the Mosaic law and of openly violating the holy command- ment. But he defied his accusers, and defended his action in the name of the needs of man. Human needs were above any standards of expediency, and of more importance than even divine institutions. We should scan these institutions under the broad sky and beneath the light, of God, and ask ourselves whether these things ministered to human needs, and whether they promoted the welfare of man and strengthened the ties of affection that join Us to our fellows. Mercy is better than sacrifice, and love is the ful- filment of all law. Thus in the hush of the corn the Master taught usi one of His greatest truths. It is indeed refreshing to see a preacher like Tyssul deviating a little from the worn-out grooves of tradi- tionalism, and clothing theological truths in new garments, instead of the old garb that has been reduced to rags in their ser- vice. At the same time one rejoiced to hear the true key-note of social progress and human emancipation in his oration. Last Sunday special services were held at Hermon Congregational Chapel, Tre- orchy. The officiating minister was the Rev. T. J. Morris, Cardigan. The eloquent and powerful discourses of Mr. Morris were listened to by large and attentive congre- gations throughout the day. The church at Hermon, under the pastorship of the Rev. W. Charles, is at present, very flourishing and progressive. On Thursday and the following Sunday, thanksgiving services were held at St. Matthew's Church, Treorchy. The clergy- men who conducted the services were the Rev. D. Bankes Williams, B.D., vicar of Cwmavon, and the Rev. LI. Li. Davies, M.A., vicar of Llanwonno. The sermons and service generally were very impressive, and the meetings were well attended with thanksgivers to the Lord of the harvest for his bounteous mercies. The thank- offerings, we understand, are handed over to. the Liandaff Church Extension Society. H ARK! The whole Valley rings and re-echoes ■ again and again that Frank Thomas, "My Hatter," Pontypridd, sells the best 3s. 9d. Hats. 58

Cwmparc. The "Barrett" Lodge of the R.A.O.B. held a special meeting at, their place on Saturday "evening last.. Now and again, the secretary," Mr. Tom Herbert, arranges a meeting on this night for the benefit of members who are employed by night. Songs and recitations were delivered by some of the members, to the pleasure of all present. At the same time, Mr. E. Pugh and Mr. J. Breeze gave a party, and j an impromptu smoking concert was or- ganised there and then. Mr. T'. Hawkins displayed unusual activity in endeavouring to, carry the meeting through successfully. On Tuesday night, October 14th, at the Lodge, Mr. D. J. Boundford was presented with a beautiful jewel by the Buffs for his past useful services to them in securing new members. Mr. Boundford has a special gift in this direction, and the R.A.O.B. at Cwmparc is deeply indebted to him for what he has done in increasing the membership. To be exact, the jewel is given him because the members he brought in have attended the requisite number of meetings. The Cwmpare Male Voice Party are bent upon competing at Dowlais eisteddfod on Monday, November 25th. The test piece is The Little Church." Every nerve is strained and every effort is made by the accomplished conductor, Mr. J. T. Jones, A.R.C.O., to bring the party to that pitch of excellence which will be difficult to be beaten. The members of the party, too, are warming to their task, and are doing their utmost in order to keep up their reputation made by their signal success at Tondu. Some of the members are deeply anxious of trying conclusions with the Cockneys at an eisteddfod in London next, February. But no definite decision has been come to yet. A funeral sermon was delivered by Rev. W. Davies, Treorchy, on Sunday evening, at Soar Congregational Chapel, Cwmparc. on late J. M. Davies, who was the beloved .son of the Rev. T. L. Davies, pastor of the church. He passed away last August in his 16th year. The Rev. W. Davies dwelt touchingly upon the many virtues and promising future of the deceased. Brought up on a Christian hearth, he possessed a, loving and lovable nature. His intellectual precocity attracted the atten- tion of all who knew him. He was well acquainted with his Bible, and derived unlimited pleasure in scanning the word of God. A successful smoking concert took place at the- Tremains Hotel, Cwmparc, on Thursday evening last. Singers had gathered together from far and near, who rendered a, number of songs and solos to while away many a pleasant evening. It was held under the auspices of the local lodge of the Bristol and West of England Friendly Society, the proceeds of which are devoted towards its funds. How to get well and how to keep well For the Preservation of Health try JAMES'S ELECTRIC TURKISH AND OTHER BATHS, 32, Charles Street, Cardiff. 691

Pentre. A meeting of the creditors of Jack Jones, cycle agent, Llewelyn Street, Pen- tre, had been fixed to be held on Friday at Merthyr. The defendant, against whom a cieditor's petition had been filed. was reported to have absconded prior to the, making of the receiving order, and no statement of affairs had, therefore, been filed. After a long and severe illness, Mr. William Richards, a member of the re- porting staff of the South Wales Daily News for the last 15 years, passed peace- fully away about 5 o'clock on Sunday morning at his home in Crawshay Street, Ton-Pentre, at the age, of 44. Mr. Richards had resided for about a, quarter of a century in the Rhondda Valleys, where he was a familiar figure, and had a large circle of friends. He was a native of Trecynon, Aberdare, and after having worked underground for about 12 months, entered the grocery business, in which he remained for several years. As the result of a severe, chill which he sustained about 25 years ago, he suffered severely from rheumatism, which eventually permanently crippled him. He commenced his jour- nalistic career on the defunct" Rhondda, Gazette," which was published by the late Mr. Daniel Davies, at Treorchy, and sub. sequently joined the staff of the South Wales Daily News." He was devoted to his professional work, and was locally regarded as an expert in mining matters. In spite of his infirmity he. /was constantly travelling up and down the valleys, where his familiar form will be greatly missed. Some years ago, just prior to the opening of the Rhondda and Swansea Bay Railway for passenger service, he was on an engine which collided with another in the tunnel between Blaenrhondda and Blaengwynfi, and then received some severe injuries and a severe shock to the system. He had been unable to attend to his duties since the end of last February, and, though his friends knew that his end was quickly ap- proaching, as he was suffering from con- sumption, his death came somewhat, sud- denly. The interment took place on Thursday afternoon at Lledrddu Ceme- tery, Trealaw. FRANK THOMAS, • My Hatter," Pontypridd, has an — ideal stock. He is willing to Cuff your wrist, Collar your neck, ard Crown your head with one of his cele- brated 3s. 9d. Hats. 88

Gelli. A tea party in connection with the Dyffryn Welsh Methodist Chapel, Gelli, was held on Thursday. The proceeds were devoted towards clearing the debt that stall remains on the chapel. The tables were prettily decorated with flowers, and were presided over by the following ladies: —Mrs. William Davies, Miss M. J. Reynolds, Mrs. Waiter Jones, Miss M. Thomas, Mrs. Parry Thomas, Miss Mary Jones, Mrs, Adams, Miss Mary Amos, Miss Mary A. Adams, Madame Erasmus- Bowen, Miss, S. A. Davies, Tivy House; Mrs. Rhys James, Miss T. Lewis, Miss G. Proudlove, Miss Rosina, Thomas, Miss Heycock, and Miss Mabel Godsall, assisted by other ladies. In the evening a concert was held. The meeting was presided over by the respected pastor, the, Rev. Phillip Gelly. Miss Catherine Proudlove acted as accompanist, and performed her duties in a, very able and creditable man- ner. The programme, which was well appreciated, was as follows: —Pianoforte solo, Miss Beatrice Thomas; solo, Mr. T. J. Hughes; recitation, Mrs. Jane Evans"; party, d Sleighing Glee," Mr. D. Amos and frientfe; recitation, Miss Ellen Evans; solo, Gwlad y Delyn," Madame Erasmus- Bowen recitation, Miss Kate Adams; duet, Larboard Watch," Mrs. Davies and James; recitation, Miss Jennie Jones; solo, "Laundry Man," Mr. Owen Jones; pianoforte solo, Miss Mabel Godsall: duet, We were boys together," Messrs. Jones and Hughes; solo, The Diver," Mr. D. Davies, Pentre; solo, Blodau'r Hal," Mr. T. G. Hughes; solo, "Cymru," Mr. James Evans; solo, Yn hogyn drwg," Mr. Meyrick Adams; solo, Mr. David Davies duet, Betty Wyn," Messrs. Evans and Hughes; party, Dyddiau Haf," Mr. Dd. Amos and friends; solo, Bugail Hafod y Cwm," Mr. James Evans.

Tonypandy, Special preaching services were held last Sunday at Carmel English Baptist Chapel, when the Rev. William Morris, Cardiff, officiated. On Monday afternoon a public tea was held, and was very largely attended. In the evening a public meet- ing was held to, welcome the Rev. John Lamb, the selected pastor of this church, to the district. There, was a crowded at- tendance, presided over by Mr. James Rees. Addresses were delivered by Mr. Joseph Stokes, Neath; Rev. 0. W. Jones, Tylorstown; Rev. James Lamb, a, brother to the Rev. John Lamb; Mr. Hopkins, Ynysybwl; Mr. John Norman, and others, All expressed their delight in welcoming Mr. Lamb to the district, while the church was congratulated on securing such an excellent man. The "Court Lodge" of the R.A.O.B. was unable to pay a regalia visit to the Barrett Lodge" owing to the death of one of their members, Primo* Williams. The visit, will take place in a week or fortnight's time. ONE of the greatest attractions in Tonypandy is B. ISAAC'S Jewelleiy Stores. See his Window thi, week for a special display of Gold and Silver V. atches- Albert-, Rings, Necklets, Alarms and Clocks of every des scription. All at marvellous low prices.-29, Dunraven- street, Tonypandy, 665

Penygraig. A smoking concert was held at the Swan Hotel on Monday in aid of Private Morgan, of the 1st Welsh, who has served 20 months at the front Mr. W. Jenkins presided in the absence of Mr. J. D. Williams, J.P. An excellent musical programme was gone through, the artistes being Messrs. T. Watkins, W. J. Evans, Tudor Owen, D. Lewis, Carlton, E. Edwards, T. Matthews, Morgan Moses, Tom Lewis, D. Thomas, J. lAoyd, W. O'Brien, Tom Davies, and John Watkins. The accompanist was Mr. Steve Morris. The Principality kcucational Depot Co., Ltd., Y.M.C.A. Buildings (opposite T.V.R. Station), H. R. FIRMIN, Manager. CARDIFF. 25 per cent discount off most books, postage extra. Send to us for your Books, and thus get ad. in the shilling discount. Include stamps for posi age, and any sent in excess wiil be returned. Theoligical Books, new and second-hand. 766a

Dinas. A very enjoyable miscellaneous meeting was held at, Ebenezer (C.M.) Chapel on Saturday evening, under the presidency of Mr. William James. The chairman gave a short, address, and then the following programme was gone through:—Piano- forte solo, Misses Mary Benson and Annie Morgan solo, Miss Catherine Evans, Wil- Jiamstown; recitation, Mr. Richard Hughes, Dinas; solo, Mr. D. J. "Powell; recitation, Mr. John Hughes, Williams- town; pianoforte solo, Master D. J. Wil- liams recitation, Mr. Tom Thomas, Dinas; pianoforte solos, Miss M. Benson and Miss Annie Morgan; recitation, Mr. R. Hughes; overture, Miss Phillips, Dinas. blisses Mary Benson and Annie Morgan, pupils of Miss Phillips, went through their pianoforte solos remarkably well.

Tonyrefail. A serious accident befell a quarry'man, named Manley, at T'onyrefail Stone Quarries on Tuesday. Whilst at his work a large fall of earth came down upon him. He was immediately carried home by his fellow-workmen, when it was found that, he had received serious internal injuries, and little hope is entertained of his re- covery.

Porth. On Thursday evening, the Porth Shop Assistants held a, bachelors' tea and social at St. Paul's Schoolroom. The gentlemen in charge of thei tables were Messrs. Price Lewis, E. J. Madge, D. H. Lewis, D. T. Davies, E. Jones, and G. Davies. After a successful tea, a social was held. Mr. T. J. Davies, Pentre, ably fulfilled the duties of chairman, and Mr. J. T. Davies was M.C. for the, dancing. After an ex- cellent opening speech by the chairan, Mr. Bowen Davies gave an excellent, exhibition of his ability in a, song, entitled, The Old Brigade." Miss Miriam Benjamin (Ynys- hir) gave a sweet rendering of the Holy City." The' Upper T'en and t,he Lower live," a musical and descriptive duet by

Mardy. Improvements and additions are now being made to the Temperance Hall, Mardy, and young men will soon have somewhere to go to nightly, some inter- mediary between the public-house and chapel. Two billiard tables are amongst the additions, and at, the opening, which takes place Thursday, Arthur Llewellyn, of Cardiff, the, well known crack, and Dai Connolly, the local champion, will try conclusions. The death of Mr. W. J. Evans, the young and energetic treasurer of the Mardy Thistles Association Club, occurred last week, and on Saturday, the club mem- bers paid their last, tribute towards him, who had been so full of energy in improv- ing their prospects. Four of Lhe mem- bers walked each side, of the hearse con- taining his iemains on Saturday last, whilst two other members preceded it. Two of the club's matches had been postponed owing to his untimely death. The funeral, which took place at the local cemetery, was well attended by all classes. Wreaths were sent by the No. 3 pit surface workmen, the Mardy Thistles F.C., and his relatives. The singing of the choir, "There'll be no parting there," as. the mournful procession wended its way to the, cemetery, made the whole scene touching in. the extreme. W. J. who was well known and respected locally, was a, native of Whitchurch, Cardiff, and was only 23 years of age. Mr. Beckingham, the local English Baptist minister, offi- ciated at, the graveside. /ll(\ CARRIAGE paid. Dr. Faussett's Critical f E*P<>s3tory Bible Cyclopoedia, llustrated by 600 woodcuts. 75o large pages, published at 7s 6d. formerly published at 258. A ralnable book of reference.—Principality Educational Depot, Y.M.C.A. Buildings, Cardiff. 756b

Ferndale. A meeting of the creditors of Benjamin Britz, furniture dealer, 11, Strand, Fern- dale, was held on Friday at Merthyr. The statement of affairs showed liabilities amounting to. MM 14s., the only assets being the L10 cash deposited with solici- tors for the costs of the petition. The deficiency, therefore, was E324 14s. Want of capital, keen competition, pressure of creditors, and bad debts were the causes to which the debtor attributed his failure.

Tylorstown. Owing to the crowded condition of Horeb Welsh Baptist Chapel, which is under the influential pastorship of the Rev. Jason James, a, new building has been erected to accommodate the increas- ing membership of the church. The pastor commenced his duties as the first pastor of the church in November, 1899, the, membership at, the time numbering about one hundred. Since, the attendance and membership of the church has been rapidly increasing, notwithstanding the disadvantage of the overcrowded state of the vestry (where the services have been recently liel4), necessitating a, much larger building. sit last, the building has beon completed, and will be opened for service on Sunday, October 20th. It has been built at a cost of £ 2,000, and to provide room for 800 persons. Much praise is due to the architect, Mr. Griffiths, of Tonypandy, and to Mr. W. D. Humphreys, builder, Tylorstown, for the efficient man- ner in which the work has been, carried out. Every corner of the building has been utilised to provide room for seating the congregation, and the building in every way has been planned out and built in a manner which is beyond reproach. The building inside presents a magnificent ap- pearance, the painting and decorating being the work of Mr. W. H. Thomas, painter and decorator, Tylorstown, and an employee, of Mr. Humphreys. The ceiling of the chapel has been flattened in ivory white,. The. columns are of a faint cream colour, carried down in, a line with the corbells, which rest on trusses, marbled in perfect imitation of green marble. All the moulding members are picked out in colours to match. The woodwork is pitch-pine, sized and varnished, the round capping of each seat being done in mahogany. In the front of the gallery, all the moulding around the panels are picked out in black, smaller panels being done in imitation of white marble with gold edge. The pulpit also is a mar-

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Fire at Mardy. On Wednesday night about half-past ten the shop of Mr. Abraham Lewis, tailor and ladies' costume makers, caught fire, The lady tailoress, who was at the rear <» the premises in one of the bedrooms, was immediately got, out, as the flames were spreading rapidly. The local fire extin- guisher was sent for, and soon all that Mardy possesses in the fire, extiriguisiling line (a hose and reel) were at work extin- guishing the flames. Meanwhile, the Ferndale Fire Brigade had been telephoned for, and in splendid time, under the coID mand of Capt. Walter Jones, they running up with an additional reel hose. Ere they had reached Mardy* however, the fire had been got under by P.C. Clinch and a few private individuals, who displayed untiring efforts. HoW ever, there was plenty of work remaining for the Ferndale Fire Brigade, and soon a. copious supply of water was deluging the flames, whilst timber, etc., were, procure" to prevent the whole building col!rpsinS* Splendid work was accomplished, and by 1 o'clock the fire was got under. proprietor had, it appears, intended tra- velling by train to Cardiff that nig" and had gone to seek a, lady' companIO for Miss Francis, a tailoress at the esilb lishment. This was about 10.20. turning, he noticed the place ablaze. had only one gas jet burning at the of the fire, that being situated in one oI the upstairs rooms. His stock was in" sured up to £ 200 in the British Law Insurance Co. His furniture had arriyed two weeks ago, and was stocked upstalr. This was happily hardly the worse. lIIS books, and the whole of the stock, were destroyed, whilst the building severely. An additional" stock had coe in the previous week, thus totalling IS loss over and above the amount insured, The tenant Lewis is now safely esconced another establishment of his at Mardy Road, and all are fervently hoping a, reo petition of Wednesday night's confIagrS.' tion will never occur again.

Ogmore Valley Notes- The 64th quarterly report of the Co- operative Stores, Nantymoel, shows, ft re- cord of great success. The sales for the quarter total C6,258 odd, which, we be- lieve, constitutes a, record for the valley- The working expenses of the society a[0 very small, being only 8jd- in the £ • number of members now stands tit 44U- The genial manager, Mr. Daniel Enoch, has multiplied the returns of the, Storey since he became manager, to an extra." ordinary extent. The principle of cO" operative trading has been vindicated in decided manner at Nantymoel. The season of continuation, classes^—that blessing to the working classes—is upon again. At the Nantymoel Boys' Girls' Schools the classes were opened 0l? Tuesday evening. Messrs, T. J. Job *ad W. Roberts, at the, Boys' Schoof, wer, fairly bombarded with applications for mission. A busy time was spent enrolh f names. The motto of these knights 01 the chalk and black-board is evidently' Let, 'em all come." The same enthusiast was manifest at the Girls' School, where Miss Evans and her assistants were kep busy. At the Wyndham Schools, Mr. V**1 and Miss Evans, assisted by their staff8' found sufficient work for the time, beIng. This rush for the continuation classes is healthy sign. We are pleased to kllo that Ogmore is beginning to make «se j the oportujiities of mental culture them gratis. The extensive repairs being executed fit Saron Chapel are now complete. The annual meetings, were held there On Sunday and Monday last. Two very y J. popular men were engaged, namely, Jenkins (Gwili), Pontardulais, and Fev,. R. ones, Pontlottyn. Arrangements are already being for two eisteddfodau at Nantymoel in, ,J early part of next year. One is to be hf.? in connection with the English Bap".5! Chapel on the first Monday in March, the other in connection with Bethel Char on Good Friday. Applications have been sent to the ciation Football Union to admit the and to the South Wales Hockey Unio11 j admit the new Hockey Club. The Sog, Committee decided to meet last nigfaJ-' day) to consider the arrangement^ for forthcoming social evening. The winter sessions of the Technical struction Classes commenced at newydd Board .Schools on Tuesday mg' The weekly meeting of the Y.P-S* at Horeb was held.on Thursday last* 0f topic of discussion was "The gr0^ J$. missions." Papers were read by ^'{0n Lord and Miss S. Jehu. In the discu^ which followed, Messrs. John, Evans 'P, dent) and Richard Lloyd took the ^ir> part. Mr. John Evans occupied the c The attendance' was not quite UP usual standard. j-

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Messrs. Thomas and Jones, which was the next item, came in for rounds of applause. Mr. Evan Davies followed with a good rendering of Yr Ornest." With a comic song by Mr. Jones (Gummer and Co.) in his usual good style, this section of the programme finished, and dancing and games were then indulged in, the intervals between each being occupied with a song, The Tipperary Christening," by Mr. J. Jenkins (secretary of the football team). A duet was given by Miss Benjamin and Mr. Bowen Davies, entitled, Tell. me, gentle stranger," and another comic song by Mr. Jones. Thanks to the efforts of the secretary, Mr. E. J. Madge, the gathering was a, magnificent success. There were more present on this occasion than on any other social held by the shop as- sistants. At Porth on Friday. J. Blake, horse dealer, Trealaw, claimed £8 from Ambrose Morgan, Britannia, Porth, the value of a horse which he alleged died when detained by defendant. His Honour Judge Wil- liams gave judgment, for defendant, the evidence, showing that the horse was broken-winded.

vellousi work of art. The columns support' ing the gallery have been done in a variety of colours, and picked out in gold an** silver. The opening services of the chapel will be held in the course of a few weeks.