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Death and Funeral of Mrs. Bessie Smith-Davies, Porth We deeply regret to have to alllWlillce the death, which occurred at her resi- dence at Porth on Monday evening, the 26th ult., of Mrs. Smith-Davies, the, beloved wife of our respected townsman, Mr. W. J. Smith-Davies, draper. The, deceased lady, who was a daughter of Mr. John Rowland Jones Newtown, Mont- gomery shire, had resided in the district for the past six years. Previous to her marriage, and for a. period of six years, she had acted with infinite credit as assistant matron at Choiiton Union, Man- chester. She had been ailing for about three or four months, and recently under- went an operation at a private hospital, and although the best of medical skill was procurable, she expired, after having borne her illness with true Christian forti- tude. The English Congregational cause of the town, of which the deceased lady was a devout and exemplary member, will sadly miss her, and especially the Sunday School class, by whom she was dearly loved. Mrs. Davies took an earnest, part in all social movements in the town, and amongst other institutions she was an active member of the Porth and District. Nursing Association, and served on the ) executive committee of that body. She acted as one of the judges at this year's carnival for the benefit of the Porth Cot- tage Hospital, and whenever a call for assistance was made, Mrs. Davies always exemplified a. rare readiness to be of ser- vice. There is but one child left, a beau- tiful baby girl of the tender age of three. Her death has evoked much sympathy in the district, and the funeral on Friday last was largely attended. The English Congregational Choir, under the con- ductorship of Mr. John Davies, G.T.S.O., rendered the hymns, 0 God, our help in ages past," Jesu, Lover of my soul," and Lead, Kindly Light," very effec- tively en route to the place, of interment, Llethrddu Cemetery. The service at the residence and at the graveside was con- ducted by the Rev. R. E. Salmon, pastor of the English Congregational Chapel, assisted by the Revs. T. Evans, Tylors- town: R. A. Hughes, B.D., Tylorstown; A. W. Churchill, Porth; H. W. Thomas, Porth T. J. Pritchard, Porth; and J: T. Phillips, Cafloxtoin. The immediate relatives present wero: -Mr. W. J. Smith- Davies (husband) and daughter (Gwennie); Mr. John Rowland Jones, Newtown (father) Councillor and Mrs. Dd. Smith, Tylorstown (brother and sister-in-law) Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Pontardawe (bro- ther and sister-in-law), and Master Oswal Davies Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins, Glynneath (brother and sister-in-law) Mr. J. Stephens, Birmingham (cousin); Mr. and Mrs. W. Bebb, Treorchy (cousins); Mrs. Wigley (cousin); Mr. T. Bebb, Ynysybwl (cousin); Mr. J. Hopkins, Tylorstown (nephew); Mr. Ivor Hopkins, Glynneath (nephew); and Mr. M. Bebb, Treorchy (cousin). The fourth and fifth carriages contained the Misses G. and J. Jenkins, M. C. Roberts, Nurse Bridgewood, and Nurse Masterson, Cardiff (who had at- tended Mrs. Davies with much diligence and skill during her illness), and a num- ber of the assistant employees. The bearers were: -Messrs. J. Eii. Douglas, It. J. Francis, F. Beynon and Roderick Williams, Cardiff; Messrs. Robert Farr, J. Powell Davies, D. G. Jones, Price Wooseman, Geo. Goldsworthy and Cyril Thomas, representing the English Con- gregational Chapel; "Messrs. W. A. Charles and E. Thomas (staff of Smith- Davies and Co.). The. following sent floral tributes:—Mr. W. J. Smith-Davies (hus- band) • Councillor and Mrs. Dd. Smith, Tylorstown; Sunday School Class (Eng- | lish Congregational); Cardiff Male Yoice Choir (of which the sorrowing husband | was at one time vice-president and secre- [ tary) Porth and District Nursing Asso- I ciation; employees of Messrs. Smith- 1 Davies and Co- Councillor and Mrs. W. j T. Davies, Brynbedw; English Oongre- | gational Choir; Nurses Bridgwood and Masterson; Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Farr j Mr. J. Preece and Miss John; Dr. and Miss Jackson, Porth; Mr. and Mrs. Buckland and Mrs. Lloyd, London; Mr. ;and Mrs. Wilton, Porth; Mr. and Mrs. i D. Jones, Porth Mr. and Mrs. W. Davies, Pontardawe; Miss Oakley, Miss Garland and Miss Richards, (late assis- tants); Mrs. Morgan, Tylorstown; Mrs. Arthur Wilson, Wandsworth Common; Mr. and Mrs. John Powell Davies, Porth; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stephens and Miss Queenie Stephens, Birmingham; Mr. J. E. Douglas, Cardiff; Mr. D. J. Francis, Cardiff; Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Beynon, Cardiff; Mr. and Mrs. John Davies, Porth; Miss Morris, Pembroke (late assistant) Miss Roberts, Court Sart; Mr. and Mrs. Pryce Wilson Jones, New- town and Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Davies, Porth. Amongst the general public we noticed: —Councillors W. T. Davies, Brynbedw and Griffith Davies, Ponty- gvvaith Messrs. D. Fenwick, Tylorstown; D. Davies, Pontygwaith; J. Williams, Tylorstown; Gwilym Thomas, Tylors- town; Richard Davies, Llanelly; J. 0. Jones, Tonypandy; W. Davies, Clydach Yale Harry Lewis, Glynneath; Hughes- Salmon, Miskin; Roderick Williams and D. J. Jones (representing Cardiff Male Voice Party); D. W. Davies, chemist; D. Jones, Commerce House: Richards, Cloth Hall; W. Williams (Bon), J. Crid- land, Geo. Webster, J. T. Jones (Jones and Jones), A. Oeppen, Frank James (Samuel and James), Robert Davies, W. J. Evans, Tylorstown; Arthur Davies, Tylorstown; Compton Evans, Ponty- pridd; T. R. Jones, T. Davies, chemist; Thomas Williams, E. J. Rees (James and Rees), William Thomas, Porth Shop; J. R. Thomas, John Preece, ironmonger W. Thomas, newsagent; Tom Evans, The Parade James Williams, J. Williams, A If. Fudge, A. Newton, Washington v Hotel: Evan Hughes (Hughes, and Co.), J. Roberts, Lewis Davies, sanitary in- spector D. Evans, draper; W- Jenkins, Glynmieath Harry Lewis, Glynnneath; G. Winter, Glynneath W. Hopkins and W. M. Hopkins, Glynneath; and D. Lewis, Pontardawe. The funeral arrange- ments were satisfactorily undertaken by Mr. John Williams, Cymmer. Mr. Smith-Davies desires, to take this opportunity of expressing his heartfelt thanks for the many kind expressions of sympathy which have reached him in his sad bereavement, and for the many beau- tiful floral tributes sent. In his expres- sions, he particularly wishes to mention the name of Mr. Robert Farr, whose solicitude and readiness were a source of comfort to him.
|! Rhondda Council v. T.V.R.
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| Rhondda Council v. T.V.R. Before Mr. Justice Grantham in the King's Bench Division on Saturday, an application was made that the action of the ixhondda Urban District Council v. the Taff Vale Railway Company should stand over until the next sittings, as one of the plaintiffs' witnesses was still seriously ill and could not attend before Christmas. The application was not opposed, and the case stood over accordingly.
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'IMining Visit to Great Western…
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'I Mining Visit to Great Western Colliery. On Saturday, a large number of students, under the tuition of Messrs. Gomer Edwards, Tonyrefail, and H. W. Bellin, Trehafod, visited the Tymawr Colliery, Pontypridd, where many in- teresting and instructive features were noted. The most novel item was probably the Sirocco Fan lately built there, and which has not yet started running. This is quite a new departure in fans, being much lighter in construction than the general types, and giving very good results at tests already made. The other objects worthy of attention included a compound winding engine, the system of compounding being successfully applied in this case, notwithstanding the difficulty generally found in adopting this method with engines that work intermittently. The fine air-compressor and its accom- panying condensing and pumping ap- pliances, were also inspected with much interest, a commendable point in connec- tion with these being that everything was duplicated; and though the whole con- cern is generally used during working hours, should anything get out of order with one section the other could be utilised to do the work required by in- creasing its speed. Still another part oi the fine surface equipment seen was the "endless chain" system of mechanical haulage between pit bank and screens or "tipplers." These were merely the chief items of the programme, the more observant or advanced students being able to. add to their stock of brain food" by taking in the boiler eco no misers, hydraulic lift, officials' and workmen's lamps, as well as official report books (as required by the C.M.R.A,), and other such like details. What made the visit much more valuable than it would other- wise have been was the fact that the genial under-mana.ger, Mr. Rees, accom- panied the party over the premises, giving a helping hand at all places where any difficulty was experienced. This proved that his sympathies are with those who are in search of knowledge, and suggests that he is still aiming at making strides in an upward direction. His readiness in thus giving his personal support to the students made them realise that it was worth coming from longer distances than Caerphilly and Tonyrefail to secure such a, treat. This is not fulsome flattery, but a slight, appreciation of the encourage- ment given. The visitors were also given to understand that, they could come at some future time to see the coal-cutting machines and other machinery in actual operation. With a hearty vote of thanks to the proprietors and staff, and a pro- mise to avail themselves at an early date of the privileges vouchsafed to them, the students departed, some to attend their classes, others to their homes, well satis- fied with the result of what proved to be the first visit of the kind to a large num- ber of them.
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Compensation of a Pentre Restaurant. IN a Restaurant you meet men of every shade of religion and politics. You find the devout Christian, and the sincere Atheist; the broad-minded Liberal, and the rabid Tory. The result is, your outlook on life becomes broadened. In fact the compensation of a restaurant are endless, and now we are off to Price's Popular Pontre Restaurant, to enjoy its varied delights, and to appease the gnawing of the inner man. till "r.P" The Gri*ealt Christmas Exhibition! BE QUICK, AND GET FIRST PICK OF Christmas Cards and Post Cards | For which we have a Special Showroom, i — I Xmas Perfumes in Bottles from 6d. to 10/6 Cases from 1 to 21/- Hair Brushes to 7/6 Nail „ 2d. to 3/6 Cloth „ 1/- to 7/6 Writing Cases 2/6 to 25/- Dressing Cases, Ladies and Gents' 4/6 to 451- Ladies Companions 1- to 10/6 Purses 6d. to 10/6 Ladies Hair Combs 6d. to io/- White China from 6Jd. Vases from -6-id. 2 Photo Frames 6d. to 12/6 Albums 3/- to 21/- Glove and Handkerchief Cases 2/6 to 17/6 Bags of all kinds i/- to 27/6 Ink Stands i/- to 21/- Hall Sets 5/- to 21/- Church Services 1/- to 10/6 Great variety of Fancy Pen Cushions, Tidies, Table Centres, Cushions, and General Fancy Work Cigars in Boxes of 7, 1/- » » 25, 2/6 to 51- <\ oJ II » » 59, 7/6 to J 51- :1 Cigar Cases i/- to 18/6 —- „ Holders 1/= to 10/6 Cigarettes Cases i/- to Isl- Holders i/- to 10/6 A very large Assortment of Pipes to suit all Smokers Pipe Racks 2/- to 12/6 Cigarettes and Tobacco of all Brands. Smoker's Companions 3/6 to 21/- NOTE THE ADDRESS- John Davies, THE CASH CHEMIST, 14, Dunraven Street, Tonypandy THOMAS 8 EVANS THE PEOPLE'S UNIVERSAL FOOD PROVIDERS, J' S? sttri1"1 PORTH. 1 PONT YPRIDD. ^PONTYPRIDD. ^TONYREFAIL. I AM Our Bakery. HIS is the largest, most modern, best II equipped, cleanest and healthiest Bakery in Wales, devoted exclusively to the supply of BEST BREAD direct to the Consumer. I] 7rms is a place where PURITY is para- mount, and where its twin brothers cleanliness and excellence are not overlooked. Our BEST BREAD stands pre-eminent for quality as thousands of daily Customers can testify. A Post Card requesting the Van to call, is all that is necessary to place the resources of this up-to-date concern at your disposal every morning. Vans Cover all districts dailv between Mardy, Llwynypia, Treforest, and Cilfynydd, including Pen- rhiwfer and Tonyrefail. Christmas Price List. Very good New Currants ,2d. 2 Extra Choice do. (Cleaned) 3|d. 2 Splendid New Raisins 4d. Very Choicest do. 5d. Excellent New Sultanas 5d. Best Pure Tub Lard 5d. Best Pure Bladdered Lard 5d. 2 Margarine 4d. 6d. 8d. lOd. Pure Pastry Butter lOd. & lid. Best Lemon Peel 3fd. 2 1 lb. boxes Best Mixed Peel v 6d. < T is worth making a special journey to Porth to see one of the J finest block of shops in the provinces. These shops are the talk and admiration of all who see them, and in them you can get more for the money than anywhere else, except our branches at Pontypridd and Tonyrefail. -t**— # Our Poultry and Fresh Meat Dept. AVING about 29 years experience in this department, we claim to know all that's worth knowing in connection with it. Our first aim has always been to allow nothing into our shop but finest quality Home-fed goods. Our sales in this depart- ment in Porth alone, including the Pork Shop, are equal to about six ordinary Butchers, which in itself is a proof that the public appreciate our efforts and support us in consequence. TTNURING Christmas week we expect several truckloads of the finest Poultrv from .I the Counties of Hereford, Brecon, Radnor, Carmarthen, Pembroke and Cardigan. We are also making arrangements for some very prime cattle, sheep and pigs for the Christmas Market, from some of the best farmers in the Vale of Glamorgan, and other rich pastures of Wales. F i „ + Christmas Announcements <