Penarth Chronicle and District Advertiser

PENARTn UaBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. • TENDERS are invited for the Purchase of Stable Manure to the 25th March, 1896. Tenders to sent to the undersigned endorsed Tender for Manure," not later than April 1st next. EDGAR 1. EVANS, r» Surveyor. Council Offices, Penarth,

Congregational Sunday School. MUSICAL AND LITERARY ENTERTAINMENT- On Wednesday evening, in aid of the funds of the Windsor Road Congregational Sunday School, a Blusical and literary entertainment was given in the Schoolroom- The pastor of the church, the Rev J. Gwilym Jones, presided. The programme included a brilliantly executed pianoforte solo by Miss G Howard, Selections on banjos, by Miss Waters and Mr Davies, Cardiff action song" The burlesque band," by infants of the school: a couple of songs The storm fiend," and'. The tramp," by the well known and popular bass, Mr Tom Williams, Cardiff; songs by Miss Joan Losslett, Cardiff, "Throld maids of Lee," and"Dan'l darlil-i," recitation "Anchor Head," by Miss Ada Barries, Cardiff, a young lady possessing fine elocutionary taste; pianoforte duet, by Miss L. Andrews and Mr Andrew Mc Taggart; violin solo, by Miss Rosie Morgan, Penarth; and a quai ette "God 38 a spirit," by Miss Joan Cosslett, Miss Porter, Mr Arthur Andrews, and Mr G. G. Pike. It would be invidious to make special reference to any of the above each and all rendered their parts excellently. In Audition to the items already mentioned, much amuse- ment was created by the ferformance of a couple of "timorous sketches. The first, Wanted a general Servant," illustrated the difficulties of securing suitable savants in the present day. The characters were- ■M-rs Prim (in want of a servant), Miss G. Cottam,. Ann—Miss Emily Griffiths, Beisy—Miss Elsie Pike, p'iza—Miss Fanny Court, and Sarah—Miss Nellie oliard, (domestics applying for the situation); Mary (under notice of dismissal), Miss Cicely Pike. These young ladies must have studied well then parts, for they were all faultlessly performed. The Penarth 'w'onide was introduced, as being the paper in which Irs Prim advertised for a servant. The second sketch ^presented a Mock Parliament. The questions before ouse was a Women's rights and Women's wrongs." The characters were as follows: Speaker," Mr G. ■ Pike; Gierke Mr David Griffiths; Membars of the t ovemment ;—" Prime .Minister," Mr G. Clarry Home Secretary/' Mr Ernest Andrews Colonial ^ecretary," Mr Abbott Colonel Hitemhard," vttiember for Cogan), Mr W. H. Netlleton "M-vjor **°ppem," (member for Grangetown), Mr W Old. embers of the Opposition:—"Arthur Craigstone," lumber for Penarth), Mr Milne; "Andrew Mc 4(aggart;" (member for Thatilk/' Mr Arthur Andrews; p, °at; Keirhardie." (member for Caerphilly), Mr ad wick; "Captain Shellelah" (member for Auiligaw(awr,y), Mr Hartley; "David Davies fJW' member for Treorky), Mr J. H, Williams. DrnVnC^ea^s ai:1^ sPee°he<s in the above debate were uetive of much mirth. The whole proceedings friinated with a verse of the "National Anthem."

PenarttTs Prima Donna at the Hymeneal Altar. Brightly shone the sun on Monday morning last, when the marriage of Miss Emily Francis, 2, Ivy Street, with Mr Frederick Daniel Mules, of Hickman Road, was solemnised in the Arcot Street Wesleyan Chapel The ceremony was timed to take place at 11-30, but by 9.30 it became evident to the residents of Arcot Street, that something out of the usual run of events was taking place, for at that early hour, a number of people began to make their way to the chapel under the impression that the wedding was to take place at 10 o'clock. A few minutes after 11 the first carriage arrived, and the others came in rapid succession, bearing altogether 27 guests, in addition to the bride and bridegroom- The bride was accom- panied by her two bridesmaids, Miss Maggie John and Miss Florrie Mules. Mr Frank Mules acted as best man, 'and the bride was given away by her brother, Mr David Francis. Prior to the commence- ment of the ceremony, and during the time the guests were arriving Professor G. C. Howell performed Scotscn Clark's Fetal and" Inauguration Marches. As soon as the bride arrived, the people crowded into the chapel, and the proceedings com- menced by the singing of the hymn The voice that breathed o'er Eden." The first part of the wedding service was read by the Rev W. G. Williams, (of the Welsh Independent Chapel), the remainder of the ceremony being performed by the Rev J. D. Stevens (Wesleyan). After the signing of the register the newly married couple left the sacred building, amid showers of rice, the organ paaling forth Mendelssohn's Wedding March." The bride was attired in a dove grey costume, with white silk trimmings and pearls, her hat being of cream felt, trimmed with cream velvet and tips. She carried a beautiful bouquet of white flowers, as did also the bridesmaids, who wore electric blue costumes, trimmed with white velvet and black lace, their hats being black, relieved with white velvet and snowdrops. The bride and bridesmaids also wore gold bracelets, the gifts of the bridegroom. After the wedding ceremony a reception was held at Llwyn yr Eos, the rasidence of the bride's parents, which was presided over by the Rev W. G. Williams After refreshments had been partaken of, and the ceremony of cutting the wedding cake had been duly performed, the chairman proposed The health of the bride and bride-rooni," wishing them every ioy, happiness and long life. Other congratulatory speeches followed by Mr J Owen, Mr Evans- Mr D Francis, and Mr Frank Mules. The guests included: Mrs Daniel Mules, Miss Florrie Mules, Mr Frank Mules, Mr Tom Mules, Mr Tom Shell, Mr Hooper (Cardiff), Mrs and Misses John, Mr and Mrs David Miss Cassie Williams (Merthyr), Mr and Mrs Evans, Mr and Mrs Owen, InUld Mrs Davies, Mr and Mrs Francis, Junr, Mr H Hayes, Rev W G and Miss Williams, Mr Mules, Mr and Mra Hopkins, and Mr David Lewis (Newport). The following are a few of the presents received ;-iNIr J Thomas, silver tea ser- vice; Mr Williamson, ebony walking stick; Captain James, pair old paintings; Mrs Evans, pair oriental I jugs; Mr and Mrs Archer, Indian mat; Mr and Mrs Hooper, afternoon tea service; Mr and Mrs Norman cnt decanters; Captain Arthurs, set dessert cutlery'; M J Jonep, set of carvers Mr Robert marble clock; Mr Looinson, pair bronze figures; Mr Hutchinson, antique carved chair Miss A Evans, music cabinet; Miss Edwards, silver ink stand; Madame Clara Jsovello Davies, hot water jug, and gold mounted coalport china Mr and Mrs C J Williams, bedroom waie; Mr and Mrs Francis, Junr-, toilet set; Miss Williams and Mr Nicholas, plated sifter and stand; Mi Frank Mules, bamboo stand Mr Tom Shell, WiCKer chair; Mrs John, cheese stand Mr David, hincheontray Mr C Mules, coalport teapot Mfcs Flome Mules, Indian mats; Mrs D Mules, dinner service Mr and Mrs Owen, epergne"; Mr and Mrs Evans, silver cruet; Mr and Mrs Davies, band painted tea tray; Mr and Mrs Lewis, salad bowl; Miss Morgan cruet stand Mr and Mrs Hopkins, dining table and ornrnnentd; &c., &c.

A.root Strc3t Wesleyan Baad of Hope. A very interest lug entertainment on behalf of Dr ^tephenson's Home, was given by the above, on Wednesday last, in the Wesleyan Schoolroom- The drum and fife band discoursed some very good music, The Hunt Song being a credit to the band and to its able leader Mr Coney. It is to be hoped the band will favour its hearers by giving "The Hunt Song again, at some not far distant date. The violin solo by Mr Meazey, received a well deserved encore, and Mr Alfred Mayne gave his recitation" Halfway Doin's (in dialect) in his well know;) able style. In Wanted young Generals," Miss Bertha Ram made one fancy they were in a registry office. The last item on the programme, but by no means the least, was The Honest Doctor" Mr A, L. Seagrave, being M.D. pro, tern- Messrs J. Lord, S. Caddy, E. Davies, ——— —^ and the Misses E. Bull and S. Paterson, making ver- good patients, for the doctor's boy, the one who neve get3 into mischief (?) Master Fred. Hayter deserves- credit. The equipments for the Doctor's surgery, were very kindly lent by Mr Blake Benjamin, Chemise Glebe Street. Programme—Hymn; Prayer; Recitation HA little boy's temperance speech Master Wasley; Recitation 11 Jenny's stand" Miss J. Readme; Pianoforte Solo Miss E. Draper: Dialogue "lighting the Giants," Misses Culliford, Ram, Rogers- and Searle; Recitation "The Drink Stoiy"Miss Ada Allen Solo « The song that reached my heart Miss Mary Andrews; Recitation "Why let them, die" Miss G. Davies; Recitation "Don the ribbon blue ,J Miss Rose Peacock; Violiu Solo Mr Meazy Dialogue « Want young general servants Mioses B. 0 y 0 Ram, M. Mayne, E. Mayne, M. Andrews, P. Shimeld,. and Redclift; Solo "Jerusalem Master Ivor White Recitation A deed of love Miss G- Hayes Recita- tion "The dying child" Miss M. Bull Duet "The Well Miss G; Williams and K Hooper Recitation, Work and idleness Master S. Wood Recitation 41 The drunkards carriage" Miss A. Hooper Piano- forte aolo "BrIdal march Miss E. Sole), "The old Sexton" Mr Geo. Pawley: Recitation "Halfway doin's" Mr A. Mayne; Recitation, Lily Searie; Chorus "The hunting song" the Band; Dialogue "The honest Doctor," doctor—A. L. Seagrave, patients—Misses E. Ball and S. Paterson, Messrs J. Lord, S. Caddy and E. Davies, doctor's bojr —Master Fred. Hayter; final, National Anthem.

The March" Lion." PEOPLE PANIC STRfCKEN. TREES UPROOTED AND SHOWERS OF TILES. On Sunday last the March "liou had a fine old- time of it. The gale which wrought such terrible havoc in some parts of the county had it's full fling, also in our little town, but fortunately the damage done was not of a very serious nature. Chimney pots- and iiles were, however, taken away in many places* and a couple of houses in Windsor Road, almost had their roofs carried away. A huge tree in Stan well-• Road, was uprooted, levelling the boundary wall, and falling across the road smashed the wooden railings which fence in the quarry opposite the Council offices. A young man pasing only a moment before noticed the stones of the paving baing lifted as ho walked over them, and had only gone about twenty yards when the tree fell- Some men employed by the Esta 3 were soon summoned to the spot, and they at once cut the tree up so as lJ prevent traffic being interfered with. At the Congregational Chapel Windsor Road, a portion of the iron roof was carried away, and the noise as those sheets flapped to a-id fro before being wrenched quite off can b better imagined than descried. The people at en ling service were panic stricken, and though an effort was mada to conclude the service in an orderly manner, it was useless, for during the singing of a hymn there was such a terrible rattle and noise, that the people, fear- ing the building was coming down, made a stampede, leaving the chapel for home as soon as possible, wish faces as white as a sheet." The Trinity Wesleyan chapel was but little better off. Here the Rev. J. D. Stevens tried to proceed with his discourse, but he, like the members of the congregation, became terribly alarmed, and suddenly closed the Bible saying, We will go home. Messrs Escott and Ford secured the loose sheets of iron on the roof of the Congregational Church during the afternoon, and the evening service was held as usual.

Panarth Nonconformist Churches' Rjlief Fund. A committee meeting in connection with the abova 0 relief fund was held on Monday afternoon at tbo Plassey Street Baptist Chapel, the Rev J. J>. Sfevens- presiding. The minutes of the last meeting having, been read and confirmed, the treasurer (Air. J. \V. Mavne), presented his statement of accounts (which had bsen duly audited and found correct by Messrs I Evan Jones and E. Seagrave), and which showed a balance in hand of £21 10s. lid., but as there are a few small accounts unpaid, it was resolved that a notice be placed in the two local papers asking the tradesmen to send in their bills by Tuesday next, and the balance afterwards placed in the London and Provincial Bank, Penarth, on deposit in the names of the Treasurer and Secretary, for further use when required by a Committee dulr elected from the different Nonconformist Churches, and that a state- ment of the accounts be published in the IochI papers in the following week. It was resolved that a hearty vote of thai-lis be given to the general public who so nobiv responded to the appeal for funds to the ladies for "the s^endid manner in which they carried out the severcd duties allotted to them; to the chairman, mena committee, treasurer and secretary; also to the memi-rs of the Plassey Street English Baptist Church for the uss of their premises for carrying out the work. The meeting was closed by the sin^iu^ of the- Doxology, and prayer by the Rev I. 0. Stalberjr-