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Tonypandy.
Tonypandy. Ou Monday evening a ma t named Price wai foond in the back of the White Hart. At first he was thought to be drunk, and he was taken TO the police-station, where it was found fba. tin man had cut himself by falling in n The wife was sent for, and he returned vsth her. He said he would sit by the fire to warm before going to bed. Hit wife finding that he was r-ot coming, went downstairs, and to her horror found he was dead On Tuesday, at the office of Mr W. L. Daniel, official receiver. Merthyr, a meeting was held of the cyiaditaxB of Gwilym Williams, grocer, Wain House, Tonypandy, whose gross liabilities amounted to £5,408 7s 6d. Three creditors for £ 4,097 Os 8d were partly secured, the estimated value of their securities beinf, £ 2.766. Creditors for 22,576 were expected to rank for dividend. The deficiency was esti- mated at £ 2.465 Us 9d. The causes of failure 8<; alleged "by the debtor were: "Taking over ar overdraft of my mother for £ 1,300. the five months' strike of colliers. loss of 2600 on the Stock Exdhanae, loss of £ 230 through entrusting sale of shares to a person who was not a mer-ib-r of the Stock Exchange and who nb-csnled, loss on ten. through dampness. A meeting of committee of the Tonypandy 1874 Eisteddfod (the most successful Eistedd- fod ever held in the Rhondda, when the late S" Joseph Barnby and Mr John Thomas (Pen- cerdd Gwalia) were adjudicators), was held at. the Butchers' Arms on Saturday night. The Rev Arwystl Hughes, chairman of Eisteddfod Committee, presided. A deputation, consist- ing of the Rev J. D. James, vicar, Rev Dan Davies, Baptist minister, and Mr J. W. Jones. Tonypandy Schools, waited on the oomrhittee and laid out the claims and expectations of the Library Committee. The Chairman said the original placard of the Eisteddfod stated that it was for a Public Library the proceeds were for. He was glad the Tonypandy friends had built such a fine building for the purpose, and it was only right that they should now have the money. Mr Lewis Lewis, the secre- tary, read the minutes of last meeting, which were confirmed, and stated that £ 60 each had been voted to the Penygraig and Dinas Insti- tute, and the Llwynypia Library respectively. Mr Howell John, Abergwyfi, moved that the surplus, less expenses, be voted to the Tony- pandy Committee. Mr David Jones, overseer, the treasurer, seconded, and it was supported by Mr Lewis Lewis and Mr John Williams. Trealaw, and carried unanimously. The chairman called special attention to the special services rendered by the secretary, Mr Lewis Lewis, and the high enlogium was warmly en- dorsed by the other committee members,among whom were Mr John John, Treherbert. The balance amounts to the nice sum of L68, to be applied to the purchase of books. The cheque was presented to the deputation, who thanked the committee for the handsome sum given,and especially the cordial references accompanying the gift. It was announced that the commit, tee would be made life members of the Tony- pandy and Trealaw Public Library.
Llwynypia.
Llwynypia. Although the Llwynypia Technical Classes have not been favoured with any public dis- tribution of certificates, we congratulate Dr Goelz on the fact that all the members of his class for 1898. consisting of Mr Williams, sub- postmaster, Blaenclydach; Mrs and Miss M. C. Phillips, Sherwood Place; Miss Agnes Jones, Brynifor, Llwynypia; Mr Haydn Parry, Post Office, Llwynypia, and Mr Mor- ris, Penygraig, obtained first class certificates at the examination in May last. Miss M. C. Phillips also obtained a first class certificate in advanced German; and Mr Williams, sub- postmaster, Blaenclydach, a first class for elementary German at the Pontypridd Techni- cal Class. The Wesleyan branch, which holds its meet- ings at the old Infants' Schools, were enter- tained on Monday by an excellent paper from Alderman Richard Lewis on the late William Ewart Gladstone. Mr T. John occupied the chair. The lecturer gave a very lucid de- scription of the leading points in the great Tribune's life, and traced with great clear- ance the evolution of this master mind from Toryism to Liberalism. The lecture was deeply Appreciated by the audience, and a very hearty vote of thanks was proposed by tha Rev Mr Watkins, Pentre, and seconded by Mr Griffiths, Tonypandy.
- Ystrad Rhondda.
Ystrad Rhondda. The first annual social tea in connection with the Nebó Welsh Baptist Sunday School, YB- trad Rhondda, was held at the sacred edifice on Wednesday, and proved a success. Miss Lizzie Price, assistant mistress, Bodringallt Schools, and Mr Tom Thomas, Council Offices, acted as secretary and treasurer respectively. A sumptuous tea was provided at the vestry, and partaken of by a large number. The fol- lowing presided at the tables, and rendered general assistance: Mrs Jenkins, Mrs M. C. Watkins, Mrs Anthony Williams, Mrs Lizzie Evans, Mrs Hannah Price, Miss Winifred Da- vies, Maindy Hall; Miss S. A. Daley, Miss Mason, Gelli; Mrs E. Saunders, Mrs M. J. Roberts, Mrs James, and Messrs Evan Evans and loan Jones. A miscellaneous concert was subsequently held, when a very appropriate programme was gone through under the presi- dency of Mr Thomas Williams, Tyntyla. The following took part: Messrs Griffith Harries, John Saunders, D. W. Evans, Mr D. J. Thomas Evan John Lloyd, Gwilym Thomas, Miss EVil' "fvfanwy Elfed), Messrs Walter Mor- gan, J. Lloyd, Tom Thomas, and James Phillips. On Wednesday the interior of James' Hall, Ystrad Rhondda, presented a most picturesque appearance on the occasion of the holding of a very successful charity soiree, under the auspices of the Rhondda Deanery, for the Church of England Waifs and Strays Society, of which the Rev Gomer Price, St. David's, Tort; is one of the secretaries. Dancing was iudulged in from 8 to 10 p.m. The supper tables, exquisitely decorated, were presided over by Mrs Lewis (Vicarage), Mrs Pritchard, (Ten), Mrs Llewelyn Phillips, and Mrs Tom Jones (Ton), while Dr Gabe Jones, Messrs W. George, W. Cule, and G. Burgess, Pentre, acted in the capacity of stewards. After sup- per, the company fairly set themselves out for enjoyment. Dancing, interspersed with the sweet rendering of some fine solos Miss Minnie Austen, Pentre, together with the mirth-provoking comic selections by Mr J. Jones (Cule's), Pentre, to the accompaniment Rem nt or Mr Edgar Oule, were highly appreciated. The music by the Pentre Orchestral Band, under the leadership of Mr Percie G. Smith. was delightful. The affair was excellently managed, and the decoration, arrangements, etc., very good indeed. Among those present were Messrs W. P. Edwards, Texas; D. Rich. ards (Treherbert), J. Jones (Aberystwith), Tom Vaughan, J. W. Thomas (Pentre Stores), J. Thomas (Ton), Rees Jones (Ton), Dan Eynon (Gelli), Owen Jones (Caerphilly), Mr Rogers (Merthyr), Mr David Lewis, surveyor r) (Ystrad Mynach), Mr Tom Rees (architect), ■Mr LI. Phillips (foundry), Mr Edgar Cule (aoliritor), Mr Jenkyvs, (Pengelly Hotel), Mr and Mrs Tom Davies, Cwmpark; Mr Kilfurt I. Penti-e), Mrs George (chemist), Pentre), Mr (Raymond Thomas (Bazaar), Mr Brinson (Caer- ,Pbiilv), Messrs W. E. Davies (Cwmpark), Rev Mr Raymond. T. Alfred Thomas, Danny Mor- gan. Ted Miles (Ton), Willie Alban Richards, Tom Richards, Willie Morgan (Ystrad Rhon- dda), Noah Meredith (Tonypandy); Charles and Bromley Phillips (Sherwood, Llwynypia), Willie and George Hoyle (Police Station, Ton- vrmdvV Mr Cook, hairdresser (Pentre). Mr Collier. Mr Htiehes (Ton), Mr and Mrs rtre Morgnn (Ton). Miss Lewis (Vicarage), Miss }1o:.rt>r (Yerthvr). Mr and Mrs J. B. Price o?:V 1\fiQ John (Ton), Miss M. E. Evans, TYivVs. Mis" Harris, Wisp Browden I' (Higher Misses Dorrington (Pentre), Misses Amy and Mary Richards, and Miss Mary Williams, Ystrad Rhondda; Miss Rees, Pentre; Miss Davies (Windsor), Miss Webly (Pentre), Miss Morgans (Hay Stores), Miss Annie Thomas, Ton; Miss E. Harterre (Pen- tre). Great credit is due to the several ladies who gave their gratuitous services in the decorations ,etc., and the response of the guests to so charitable a cause as the above society was most gratifying. We greaiiy regrei io record the death and burial of the late Mr W. J. Meeds Evans, vhich sad event took place at the residence of his son (Mr William Evans, the respected cloir-master of St. Mark's, Gelli, with whom he had resided for the last three years. The deceased gentleman, who was of a kind and genial disposition, and a native of Roath, Car. diff, had attained the ripe age of 80 years, and had been in the employ, up to about six years ago, of the Taff Vale Railway Company, for the long period of 32 years, the company hav- ing shown in a tangible manner the apprecia- tion of his faithful services by amply compen- sating him upon his resignation. The deceased was a faithful member of St. Mark's, Gelli, and had also figured prominently in connection with the Church at Roath during his stay there. The funeral took place on Monday, when a large concourse assembled to pay their las1, tribute of respect to the departed. At the house the Rev W. H. Williams, St. Ste- phen's, Ystrad, Rhondda and Captain Davies, o St. Mark's, officiated. The funeral cortege was met at Cardiff by hearse and five mourning coaches, containing the immediate relatives of the deceased, who were: Mr and Mrs William Evans, Railway Place (son and daughter-in- law), Mrs Hordwell and Mrs Bosher, Cardiff (daughters), Messrs Robert and Charles Evans (sons), Miss Evans (grand-daughter), Messrs Harry, W. James. Jesse, and Benny Evans (grandsons), Mr and Mrs Able Evans (gandson and daughter-in-law), Mr and Mrs Gazeb Edwards (grandson-in-law and daugh- ter), Mr and Mrs Williams, Ystrad Rhondda (grand nephew and niece), Mr Thomas Cooke inspector, Bristol Gasworks. (brother-in-law), M' J. Weld, contractor, Cardiff (cousin), Mr Thomas Bayton (son-in-law). The interment took place at the family vault at Roath Churchyard, the burial services being coDdu. ted both at the Church and graveside by the curate-in-eharge, amidst (every manifestation of regret and sympathy.
TOil Pentre
TOil Pentre The Cymrodorion of Ton had a very success- ful meeting on Tuesday night at the Bethesda Vestry, when Mr Rhys T. Jones,, the de- servedly popular master of the Schools, read a paper on "Why do the nations rage?" It was a treatment of a difficult subject, which carried, with the enthusiastic appreciation of th* crowded gathering. Mr Elias H. Davies presided, and the subsequent discussion was carried on by the Rev W. Jones, Rev W. B. Davies, Messrs John Josea, D. Lloyd" and others.
,Treorky.
Treorky. At the Pontypridd Bankruptcy Court on Tuesday, John Richard Davies, labourer, Tre- oiky, whose deficiency was Ra 6s Ud, attri- buted his failure to protracted domestic troubles. Bankrupt had kept no accounts. Examination closed.
Caerphilly.
Caerphilly. We are now advancing apace at Caerphilly, and with the laudable object of getting a library in the place, a series of fortnightly penny readings are being held. On Wednes- day a very interesting programme was gone through in a highly pleasing manner, and re- flects great credit on the taste of the com- mittee and their energetic secretary, Mr Percy Pcwell. The following was the bill of fare: Overture, Miss Gena Page; selection, String Band, conducted by Mr Barker; song, "The Bugler," Mr C. S. Goodfellow; series of con- juring tricks by Mr Coreny, Cardiff; laugh- I able farce, "Box and Cox," the dramatis per- sonae being: "Cox," Mr Percy Powell; "Box,' Mr W. Spickett; "Mrs Bouncers," Mr Laity. Each of the characters was well sustained by the several exponents, Mrs Bouncer being an exceptionally good character. Mr Spickett and Mr Powell were very successful in their parts, and kept the lac:,e audience spelLbound with the eccentricities of the day and night ledgers and the subtlety of Mrs Bouncer. At th i close a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the chairman, Mr Powell, Bradford Cot- tage. Caerphilly, who vrey generou^v offered a ten shilling prize for the best reciting of the "War Horse," We are pleased to notice that the "War Horse," of Mr E. Evans (Elfryn), Aber Board Schools, is the selected horse for competition, which will come off at the next penny readings.
-. Penrhiwceiber.
Penrhiwceiber. A young married woman, Mrs Bowen, of Kinard Street, Ynysyboeth, died tmder most painful circumstances. She was ooafined early 0'. Sunday morning, and before medical aid cculd be got, she expired. She leaves a hus- j band and seven little ones to bewail their loss. A man named Edmund Parry met with a j serious accident while following his employ- ment as collier at Cwm Cynon Pit on Monday morning. He was conveyed home about 10 o'clock in the morning, with, we understood, a compound fracture of the leg. On Monday a miscellaneous concert, was held at the Public Hall for the benefit of Mr John Jenkins, newsagent, who has been fail- ing in health for a long time. The hall was packed to its uttermost capacity. The chair was occupied by Mr J. P. Davies in the un- avoidable absence of Dr R. W. Jones, J.P., C.C. Selections were given by the Mountain Ash Brass Band (conductor, Mr Shaw), Mr R. Howells, Aberdare; Mr John Thomas (loan Dare son), Mr Joe Evans, Aberdare; Mr John Jones, Penrhiwceibr; Miss Margery Thomas; the band master; Miss S. G. Davies, Trecastell; MSss Kindry; and Mr Richard Evans. After the usual votes of thanks the concert terminated by singing "Hen -W:W fy Nhadau."
PONTYPRIDD.
PONTYPRIDD. Mr R. L. Phillips, the retiring councillor in the town ward, was adopted at the Conserva- tive Club on Tuesday as the candidate of their party.
TREALAW WARD.
TREALAW WARD. A very full meeting of ratepayers was held at Seion Vestry on Tuesday evening to hear addresses from the three adopted candidates, Messrs D. Williams, builder; D. J. Williams. Clydach Court, the old member, and Mr Tom Evans, dheckweigher. Mr D. W. Davies. C.C., J.P., was a model chairman. Mr Tom Evans said he was not a tool or cat's paw of Bethlehem, as some wanted to say. If re- turned he would make every sacrifice to serve them well. Everything he had hitherto done, whether as workmen's representative or other capacity, he had done with all Us might. Let them disbelieve imaginative cobwebs. "Prof, web a gwelwch," he would say, and if found faithless, then reject him. Mr David Williams said he had attended 72 out of 80 possible meetings—the fourth highest. The Council's work was very heavy, with such numerous eommitbom as t6 Fi- nance (which dealt annually with the gum of £ 43,000), the sewerage, the hospitals, tenders, and gas and water, the last named being a Ccuncil in itself, with separate adooonta. The contracts in sewerage alone amounted to Z10,658, and those moneys were paid as they became due. "Pay as you go," was the prin- ciple acted on, and they saved immensely by it. Mr Williams then dealt in detail with the local improvements, street watering, and other questions. Mr J. D. Williams, a member, as the chair- -man aptly put it, of the Old and New Dis- pensation, said be came before them as their nominee, without having in anyway attemp- ted to influence anyone. Mr Wilhatna then dealt with the new boundaries. He then said that they had expended £ 16,000 in Porth, Havod, and Williamstown, i.e., 1-3 of the rateable value, in such improvements as the Imperial Bridge. There were other improve- ments pending. Their Council was one of the most important in Great Britain, with a population of 122 thousands and a rateable value of £ 452,000,, and an average acreage of 24,000. Apart from what Mr David Williams bad told them, there was the Burial Board. Mr Williams now gave an interesting account of the formation of the Council and its growth from a rateable value of £ 184,000 to M,000, ai. increase of £ 286,840. and how t! fsooants redeived were allotted. The BitIVi Ecard hal cost them L38,250, and they paid the rather high interest of 4i per -t, out now they had only a balance of £7,841 to pay off, and then the Board would brmg them an income of £1,100 a year. They had had to enlarge the hospital to accommodate forfy instead of ten patients. The Trealaw private improvements had been prepared, and would cost L776. Mr Williams then dealt exhaus- tively with the purchase and income from the gas and water. They were prepared to give ga fittings and meter free to any one who wanted the penny-in-the-slot gas in the house, The sanitary condition of Rhondda was favour- able. Liverpool had a. death-rate of 24 per 1,000; Manchester, 21.9; Sheffield, 20.2; Sal- I ford, 22.7; Newcastle, 21; Brighton, 16.9; Rhoedda, 16.5. (Applause). In conclusion. Mr Williams pointed out that £ 522,600 were paid in the Rhondda for Royalties, which were untaxed. (Shame). One gentleman had £ 15,000 a year and another P.30,000, absolute- ly without contributing anything towards the rates. Se hoped this anomaly would soon cease. (Loud applause). The candidates having expressed their will- ingness to submit their claims again public meeting to try and avoid an at m, Mr Phinip Phillips, in an able spef owved that one be held. Mr Daniel Davit oonded. and it. was carried unanimously. Rev Beynon Davies referred to the meer„„ of the non-selected nominee, and after a little anec- dote, the moral of which was, that the sup- porters thereof were old women, he also alluded to wooden heads. Mr Robert Mor- gan strongly objected to Mr Dtview as a resi- dent of a few months only referring in di>- respectful term* to a resident of 36 vears' .frniline. The date of next meeting was fTyrl. and 1-be arwurernents tprt in f}¡f> lianct. "f chaiman, secretary and the p^obabl" e^rHJdates. who nlpdo'pr the i I) bv Hw decision ft* the meeting.
ABER WARD.
ABER WARD. V"vr before in tt political historr hns t" Aber Valley electorate been r^nre? od bv a ward of if* own and this maker ew <n1,1 1(\w,be for departure in the :.}, dirop tion. It now remain* to hivf • "4 V- Ward" properly represented and nnnnc r-rife- ment is already running high. Last week we published a dearth of candidate* living in Aber, but it is now our pleasant duty to state t0at Mr Edmund Evans, schoojjaast,;?, will, after all, contest a seat at the Council, con- sequent u^„n rcccivm^ Uit sanction of the Eglwysilan School Board to hig nomination. Mr Evans and Mr Eli Lewis. Senghenydd, have been appointed by the Libc-r, Associa- tion to represent the Liberals of the district. Mr David Thorns, colliery manager, will also seek re-election. There will thus be three candidates for the three seats allotted the Aber Ward on the Caerphilly Urban District Council. An election can be avoided if the abov-. three are returned without a contest- but there are in Senghenydd a goed many aspirants for the honour, who are only await- ing the turn of events betore proclaiming their intentions to the public. This savours of timidity, and we suggest that they give an early intimation of their intentions, so as to allow the populace ample time for the con- sideration of their virtues and merits. It will be remembered that Mr Louehfr. Uni- versal Hotel, made a gallant fight at. the last election and Senghenydd would do well to return Mr Lougher this year in spite of other aspirants. It is rumoured, however, that Mr John Lewis, builder, will contest the ward on behalf of his brother, and that Mr J. Howells, builder, Caerphilly, will be calle.l upon to represent the same Ward. The 'a- habitants, regardless of expense, are clamour- ing for an election, and to justify their wante and desires, it is quite probable that there will be an election, for so, far, we have Mr E Evans, Mr D. Thomas, Mr J. Howells. and either Mr John or Eli Lewis certain starters. Of course, Aberites require direct representa- tion, and so far but one candidate has been unearthed, whose interests are centred in the village. Caerphilly has five candidates, viz., Alderman H. Anthony. Messrs J. Powell. W. Thomas. John Evans,, and (if not for Aber Ward), J. Howells, builder. Mr Howells has widespread interests in the valley, and, fur- ther, is exceedingly popular, both in Aber ano4 Senghenydd.. There would thus be an exciting contest between Mr Evans and Mr Howells as representing Aber, while Senghen- ydd will undoubtedly be swarming with would b, councillors. Next week's Tree Press" will contain a further account of the development of candidature.
Funeral of Mrs Griffiths,…
Funeral of Mrs Griffiths, Machine House, Treforest. On Monday afternoon the mortal remains of the late Mrs Hannah Griffiths, Machine House, Treforest, were interred at Saron Chapel, Treforest, amid every manifestation of sincere regret. Mrs Griffiths had been on a visit to her daughter, Mrs Davies, who is in a low state of health, at the Vicarage, Tre- Uech, and on Tuesday night last she was seized with spasms of the heart, which only lasted about ten minutes, but to which she succumbed She was up to that time enjoying the best of health, and appeared to be benefitted by the change of climate, and on the evening of her death, before retiring to bed, she appeared to be unusually cheerful. The deceased was a most unassuming lady, and a thorough Christian, and was amongst those who knew her best LlwILJIJ regarded as a kind neighbour and a devoted wife and mother, and her loss will be keenly felt by her surviving sons and daughters. Her husband, who died 15 years ago, was one of the pillars of the Calvinistic Methodist cause at Saron, Treforest, at which church Mrs Griffiths had also been a life-long member. The body was conveyed home from Trellech on Saturday evening by train, ac- companied by Messrs Sam and Walter Grif- fiths flsons), and Fred Griffiths (grandson), and was met at Pontypridd station by Mr W. Brown (son-in-law), Rev D. M. Jones. Rev S. R. Jones, Messrs James Roberts, Jamee Richards. William Davies, and otber friends. At. the house on Monday a brief service was conducted by a former pastor of Saron, Rev John Morgan Jones, Pembroke Terrace, Car- diff, and a hymn was sung before the funmi-al started. At the chapel the Rev J. Taihiricn Davies offered up prayer, and read a portion of Holy Writ, affer wETch the Rev D. M. Jones (pastor), delivered a brief address. At the graveside the Rev S. R. Jones (vicar) spoke in English, and said be had known Mrs Griffiths intimately for 21 years. and had been impressed with her consistent Christian char- acter during all that time, and her neighbourly and motherly qualities. The Rev D. G. Bvans, Rbydfelen. then offered up prayer, after which the funeral dirge, "Bydd myrdd o ryfeddodau" was impressively sung. The coffin was covered with a large number of handsome wreaths, and amongst those fioral tributes was one nretty little cross, which bore the inscription "Baby's little tribute," this being sent in the name of baby Davies, of Trellech Vicarage. Other wreaths wer-c- sent by Mr and Mrs W. Brown Trefcerberi. (son- in-law and daughter); Miss Griffiths and Messrs Walter and Fred Griffiths, Machine House (daughter, son, and grandson). Mr and Sam Griffiths. Barry (son and daughter-in- law), Rev and Mrs T. Davies, Vicarage, Tre. llech (son-in-law and daughter). Mr and Mrs Dunstan, Wellfield. Llantwit; Mr and Mrs E. T. John, Llantwit; Mr and Mrs JalDl8 Miles, Wattstown; the official staff of the National Colliery, Wattstown; Mrs Gronow and family, Berw Road, Pontypridd; Mr and Mrs W. Morgan and family, Gwernyger- wn. Treforest; Mr C. Hams, Wolvcrhamp- tnn; Mr Tom John, Wattstown; and Miss IL Richards, Coedpenmaen Schools. Mr Walter Griffiths, Machine House, and Mrs Davies, Trellech, were unable to be present at. the funeral owing to ill-health. Among the other relatives present were Mr and Mrs Brown, Rev Thomns Davies, Trellech; Miss Griffiths, and Mr Fred Griffiths. Machine House: Rev Thomas Davies Mr and Mr* Sam Griffiths, Barry: Mr Walter Griffiths. Preston, the general public including 'R{" n. M. Fnnes, J M. Jones. S. R. Jones. Jones. J, Tai- hirion Davies. John Rees. Treherbert: and Morgan, Eglwvsilan: Gwilym Jones. L'snfa- bon. and D. G. Evans, Messrs James Rich- ards (chairman of the Pontypridd School Bo«rdV -Tames Roberts. Snn^rintendenfe Cole, F. Hill John Lewis. Josenh David, R. T. F:chnrds. T)Avil Fvans. John Robotham, J. T^nlri'-ic- E. T, David John T. Grif- fiths. Henrv Griffiths. ThenrT*<; Mownrr Toim Tho-ma*. B. Rees E. Reo*. J. P" J. Mor- pir. W. E. Thomas, and othe^ ""1-00 f 'l^ral arMiifempnt? were pn+rusfed to Mr f Jndd. who srmvp "Ve"
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NOTICES TO cohhespomdehts. Selff Wjn—-The Apostolical Ecclesiastical Traditions of the Popbh Church" is good reading, but not sufficiently local in in to displace the crowd of matter w ic come to hand. "Toricelli" writes that tbz mawement of the i cchnicaJ Classes at pontypridd is not to his liking. But what his exact grievance may b3 he does not clearly state. We would recommend him to sit down again and try io put lbs case in a. clear light. Some pains have been taken to read his manuscript, but no dawning light has been enjoyed. He is probably ventilating a grievance, but its exposition, as yet, is too foggy.
Pontypridd.
Pontypridd. Tea Tf; Tea—Why is T. Harris" Te\ like the British Army ? Because it csaanot be beaten Try it. 4540 Next Sunday the services will be held as usual at the New Town Hall, when Mr Moses Morgan, Treherbert. will preach at 10.30 a.m. and 6 p.m. A solo will be sung at the evening service. For Best and Cheapest Working Boote at 3s lid, to 6d, 48 lld, and 5s lid. go to DavieG. FREX PRESS Buildings, ?3, Tiff street, Pontypridd. 4539 At the Pontypridd Conservative Club on Tuesday evening, with Mr J. Vaillant in the chair, the mining members of the club pre- sented Mr William Seaton with a silver- mounted walking-stick, with inscription, as a small token of his practical sympathy with them during the late strike. The presenta- tion was made to Mr Arthur Seaton, as his father was. through illness, unable to attend, by Mrs Kinsman, the manageress. Grai^ rd Movement C.E Society.—Don't forget tlv "'r. David's Banquet at 5 p.m. next Thursday to be followed by a public meeting at 7.30 p.m. addresses, solos, and recitations. Al07v Professor H. J. Blundell, S.O.E., London, will give lectures on "The Conquest of the Soudan," at, the New Town Hall on Saturday, at 3.30 and 7. The subject will be inter- spersed with a series of animated photo- graphs, and in the hands of such an able lec- turer, will undoubtedly prove highly attrac- tive. Seats mi" be bY>ked it Mp..prs Thompson and Sbackell's for the Fredefic Griffith and Llewela Davies C ncert on Ba-ter Monday .y dsy be ween 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. after 21st February. 4.599 The South Wales Mission held their ser- vioes last Suncgp. mf the Mission Parlour, owing to the New Town Hall being occupied by the Trades' Exhibiton. The services were well-attended, the Parlour, which was packed, being much too small to hold the evening oon- gregation. Eloquent and impressive sermons wore delivered in the morning by Mr W. Jones Davies, and in the evening by Rev Thes. .Jones. The evening seirioe was introduced -in an effective manaer by Miis Williams, Llaneily POBTRAITS painted in Oil by G. F. HACKBB from sitting nr from photo, and framed in any style.-Armde Studio, Pontypridd. 4559 In future the week night services in connec- tion with the South Wales Mission, will be held on the second floor above Lloyd's Bank, and not at the Parlour, as formerly. The Parlour has been let by Messrs Jones and Co. as the members of the Mission have rented the above room until their new chapel, at Bern Road will be ready for their occupa- tion. Many will be pleased to bear that the "Eglwysbach Memorial Chapel," which is in course of erection, will soon be roofed, and it 18 hoped will be ready for opening in June. For all kinds of frame eo to FBNHRIL'S, 12, Market street, Pontypridd (opposite the Post Office). The weekly meeting of the South Wales Mission Guild was held at the Parlour on Fri- day evening;, when the Rev T. Jones pro. aided. There was a large and appreciative audience present, who listened attentively to the reading by Mr Henry Lloyd (Ap Hevin), Merthyr. of an interesting and admirable paper, which he had prepared on "Elfed, my Favourite Bard," which he interspersed with aome of Elfed's choicest poems. At the close a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr Lloyd for his exodlent paper, on the propo- aition of Mr Daniel Davies, seconded by Mr IL Albion and Miss William*. Llaneily, re- spectively. This evening (Friday) the Guild will hold a miscellaneous entertainment. a. Half a pound of 1/4 Tea, ptaute. Mother says It la the best in town at the ories." T. Harris, 75, Taff BUiist, Pontypridd. 4540 At a meeting held on Monday night at Sar- cn. Vestry, it was decided to form a branch of the Y.M.C.A. T'he chair wm occupied by the Bev W. 1. Morris. Mr R. D. Thomas (Chester), travelling secretary for Wales, stated that a number of prominent gentlemen had become honorary subscribers, and that j 34 n, were ahmdy ewvued. Alder. 171,111 Kiehard Lewis, J.P., was appointed and Messrs W. P. Feflows, 33, °°d-road, and B. Burgess, Kirkhouae-house joint secretaries. "You OU T*O*A» £ ALF *Q PYE THAT FKANE 7 Hatter* ) sells tiie best 3/9 Hat. 2888 A conversaajoae wa« held on Thursday at Powshorton S*U, which to am of the molt sm-wmful dances of the aeajon. Visitors, to the number of 200, m rfmWed. and a most enjojmMe evening was apent by all. Much praise is due to Mr Har- an, the headmaster; Miss JOuak, the head- mistress; Miss Thomas, the secretary, and -the teachers for the success of the undertafe. in, the artistic appearance of the sehool-room and the excellent manner in which all were catered for. Songs were well-rendered dur- ing the evening by Miss J. Garnet. Cilfyn- ydd; Miss Fanny Jones, doedpenmaen; Mr Jones, Merthyr Vale, and Mr Barker, Car- diff. The duties of M.C. were carried out to the satisfaction of all by Messrs Ivor Thomas and Stanley Jones. NTW»«»v TA? » *ASW promn* f- growth of the It,.i.ri t..T". It, fro. im per no.f f,p — fT.-v. 1'h" PMT,|p'B ,Chemtst. t-if'-M 4«?25 A joint meeting of the three lodges of Ivorites. Trehafod. Gwenynen (Hafod\ and Ifor IIM1, "was held on Wednesday, Mr R. G^ryn«?vll Hughes presiding,, when it was decided to hold a meeting at the Workman's Hall. Hcpkinstown, on Wednesday next, to celebrate St. David's Day. The occasion will be seized to welcome honorary mem- bers of tibe Society, and speeches will de- livered on the subiectjs of "Dewt Sant," "Ifors Boel," and "Ivoritism." On Tuesday, the children of the Board School for the deaf at Pontypridd were en- tertained by their master. Mr Albert John, at his residence. There were a dozen happy faces at the table looking as cheerful as other children with all faculties. Mr Bull, of the Post Office, amused them after tea with his electric battery. It was gratifying to the lively intelligence of the little ones, who could not teH their names before going to school. Mrs Crossley did the catering, and all of the even, ing's proceedings were a credit to the deaf and dumb. The missionary, Rev E. Rowland, ad- dressed the children, complimenting the gener- osity of their teacher, and hoped he would give a similar treat next year. Council candidates' portraits taken and blocks supplied at short notice by THOS. FOKKKST and SONS, Cambrian Studio, Pontypridd. 2871 A dairy competition in connection with the Travelling Dairy School of the Glamorgan County Technical Instruction Committee was held on Wednesday at the Lesser Town Hall. There were 18 competitors for the five scholar, ships offered by the committee. The scholar- ships provide a month's Iree tuition in butter and cheese-making at the British Dairy, Beading, and incidental expenses. The judge was Mr Miles Benson, of the Dairy Institute, Beading., and among those present were Mr Walter Hogg, Pontypridd, organising agent for the Technical Instruction Committee; Miss Edwards, instructress at the committee's centres; Alderman Richard Lewis, J.P., Ald. Jones-Griffiths, Councillor H. S. Davies, and other members of the County Council. Presbyterian Forward Movement—The ser- vices n"xt Sunday will be held at 11 a m and 6 p.m. when Rev J H Owen will preach. A cordial invitation given to all. On Thursday next a grand complimentary concert will be given to Miss Mary Thomas, Treforest, a rising and promising soprano possessed of great talent. Miss Thomas, who is a pupil of Madame Clara Novello Davies, Cardiff, has figured prominently in numerous eistedafodic contests with conspicuous success, and the intention now is to give her a tho- rough course of training. The artistes en- gaged are: Soprano, Madame Polly Rowland- Davies and Miss Mary Thomas; contralto, Miss Lydia Evans, Ferndale; penillion sing. ing, Miffs Sarah Lewis, Llaneily (winner at the Festiniog National Eisteddfod,, 1898); tenor, Mr D. Evans, Abercynon; and bari- tone, Mr Idris Perkins, Senghenydd; to- gether with the Tabernacle Juvenile Choir, and a band of instrumentalists. The chair- man will be Mr Sam Evans, J.P., Treferig. It is to be hoped that the New Town Hall will be filled to its utmost capacity,, and thus be the means of assisting a deserving singer to the pedestal of fame. A literary evening in connection .with the Wesley Guild was held at the Wesley School- room on Tuesday, when an excellent paper was. delivered by Mr M. Julian. In the ab- sence of the Rev T. Kirkby, Mr H. Porcher ably presided over a large assemblage. The paper was entitled, "A few fallacies exposed," and Mr Julian treated his subject in a man- ner which, as the chairman put it, "reminded one of the old Mutual Improvement Society, where so many pleasant evenings had been Spent." There were several critics, including Messrs F. J. Woodward, J. Ooombes, J. Neale, R. Houghton, J. Jones, T. H. Chap- pel, and W. G. Singer, whilst the chairman made a few appropriate and complimentary observations aaent the paper. Mr Julian replied to the critics at some length, and ulti- mately was accorded the usual vote of thanks, proposed by Mr J. Coombes, and seconded by Miss Paynter. A vote of thanks was also given the chairman for so kindly presiding.
- Treforest.
Treforest. On Wednesday, Mr Reuben Lewis, black- smith, at the Tinplate Works, expired sud- denly, owing, it is surmised, to a seizure of the heart. The deceased was apparently quite well up to the time of his death.
Portfy.
Portfy. The Rev D. Stephen William of Ebenezer, Merthyr, has had a hearty call to the pastor- ate of Caeraalem Baptist Church, Ystalyfera, near Swansea, Mr Williams commenced his ministry at Bethany Llanstephan,Carmarthen, about five years ago. He is one of the most successful young ministers of the Baptist denomination. Mr Williams is a native of Porth, Rhondda Valley.
Penygraig.
Penygraig. On Sunday evening the funeral sermon of thr. late Mn Morgan Richards, formerly of Tinas Isba Farm, was preached by the Bev M. Rees, pastor of Ffrwdamos Baptist Church, 8-j the chapel. The mourners present were Tcxm (.'ounoillor T. D. Evans, Aberavon, and hit brothers, sons of the deceased; Mrs John Howells, Pyle, and Mrs Lewis Lewis, Peny- grfrig. the daughters, and Mr Lewis Lewis: Mr and Mrs Urien R. Edwards, and Mr Tboi. Williams, Tyntyla Farm. The sermon was from the verse, "Yr hyn a allodd hon, hi .'i gwnaebh." On Tuesday, at the Pontypridd Bankruptcy Ccurt (before the Registrar, Mr E C. Spi- kett), Thomas Abraham Jones, ale and spirit merchant-, Penygraig, who was represented by M'r Lewis Morgan (Cardiff), was examined. Debtor attributed insolvency to the recent coal strike. He commenced business in 1898. and his deficiency amounted to £294 10s lid. The examination was dosed.
IPentrer
Pentrer The inhabitants of Pentre were highly pleased to learn that Master Ivor J. Davies, Pentre, son of lcouncillor E. H. Davies, J.P., has this week passed successfully the London Matriculation inl the first division of the Lon- don University* Although young, his career in the past has been a "series of accomplish- ments. We now again heartily congratulate him and his master, Mr James Waugh, M.A., Cardiff Higher Grade School, upon the worthy pcstion he has attained.
Treherbert.
Treherbert. For six nights, commencing Monday next, Messrs H. and F. Poole's up-to-date war myriorama will appear at the Public Hah, Treherbert. The fame of Messrs Poole is known far and wide, and the myriorama now presented eclipses even their former fine efforts. The fall of Omdurman, and the his- toric charge of the 21st Lancers, are vividly depicted, together with views of the Spanish- American war. In addition an excellent va- riety entertainment of songs, dances, acroba- tic performances, and the myriograph, will be given, so that in all a rare treat will be pro- vided. A geneml meeting of the Treherbert and District Fanciers and Amateur Exhibitors, was held on Tuesday evening. Mr William Jeffries was voted to the chair. It was decided to hold the show for this year on Thursday, August 3rd, and that the Tadius for the flowers and garden produce shall be from Blaenrhondda to the end of Treorky Postal District, includ- ing Cwmpark. It was also decided that Mr S. W. Gilbert, The Gardens, Baglan Hall, Briton Ferry, be the judge of the flowers and garden section. Schedules for the same will shortly be ready, and will be had from Messrs Williams and Morgan, secretaries, 111, Bute street, Treherbert. The last show held at Tieherbert wag a very great success, and a large surplus is at present at its bankers to the credit of the Committee.
- Ferndale
Ferndale It is just about time, we think, that some. Street, Pleasant IJill, and New Street. The thing should be done to Union Street, Regent roads are in a fearful condition, mud being over a foot deep all through the year. No wonder the fevers abound in these streets.
Maerdy
Maerdy We are pleased to learn that Mr T. J. James B.A., Aberdare, late of Mardy, has been ap- pointed to the curacy of St. Margaret's, Lei- ceeter.
- Aber.
Aber. The sudden death of Mrs Walters, wife of Mr T. Walters, signalman, Aber, has cast quite a gloom over the neighbourhood. AL though of weak constitution Mrs Walters was considerably healthy, and her death on Saturday morning was as unexpected as sad, M.. Walters has also been unwell for some time, and the loss of, a loving wife must natur- ally tend to increase his sufferings. Deceased leaves two children to mourn her loss. and the bereaved ones have the sympathy and universal condolence of the whole district.
Trearris
Trearris At Bethel English Baptist V- -,iel on Sun- day evening, the ordinance of baptism was performed by the Rev W. D. Nicholas, when three females were immersed. On Friday se'nnight, a very interesting gathering assembled at the Royal Oak, under the chairmanship of Mr Thomas Evans for the purpose of presenting to Mr Thomas Bevan (assistant superintendent), Pearl Assurance Company, late of Treharris, with a handsome silver inkstand and cruet on his being pro moted to the position of superintendent at Cardigan. Mr B. James, Herthyr" made the presentation on behalf of the Treharris and Merthyr staff of the Pearl, and Mr Bevan suitably regpodded. The recipient, who is a, very old inhabitant of the neighborahood, is held in high esteem by a large circle of friends he having been secretary of two friendly socie- ties, and a prominent member of Bertblwvd Welsh Baptist Church. He carries with him the best wishes of the Pearl staff of the E 9 Divsion to his new sphere of labour. Humor- OU1 speeches were delivered by the chairman, Mr Ben James, superintendent; Mr Ninnis. Mr Morris, and Mr Williams, and the musi cal programme was supplied by Mr Hughes (assistant superintendent), Mr J. Davies, Mr E. Jones, while Mr B. James gave a splendid rendering of a recitation, "He Pearl," and Mr D. Davies, "A Woman of Mind." The thirty-fourth quarterly meeting of the Workmen Industrial Co-operative Society, was held on Saturday evening at their Com- mittee Room, William's Terrace, Mr Robert Griffiths in the chair. There was a fair at.. tendanoe of shareholders. The report and balance-sheet was read by the secretary, Mr J. H. Davies, and after full consideration was unanimously adopted. The sales for the quarter were £ 1,977 15s lid, and the profit £223 lis Oid, which, after allowing liberal depreciation on stock, buildings, etc., per- mitted of a dividend of two shillings in the £ being paid to members and one shilling in the f- to non-members. The capital of the society is El,294 13s llid. The Co-operative Wholesale Society were again elected audi- tors for the ensuing quarter, and Messrs Nathaniel Edwards and William Payne were re-elected, and Edward Lewis elected, to serve on the Committee of Management for tht. next twelve months. General satisfaction was expressed at the position of the society. The usual votes of thanks to the committee. officers, and management, terminated the proceedings. On Tuesday evening a welLattended com- petitive meeting was held at Tabernacle Ves- try, Mr John Powell in the chair. The adju- dicators were: Music, Mr D. Jones, Trelewis; literature, Mr Watkins, grocer; accompanist, Mr W. J. R. Davies. The competitions were! Recitation, won 'by Mr William Williams; solo, Mr Rees Powell; ear test, Miss T. Wil- liams; second, Miss M. Powell; a recitation, was also given by Mr W Evans; songs by Messrs D Edwards and Henry Davies and a duet by Messrs W. Williams and Rees Powell. A similar meeting was held at Brynhyfryd on Monday evening, Mr W. Griffiths in the chair. Adjudicators: Singing, Mr D. Jones,Trelewis; literature, Mr W. Evans, Trelewis. The fol- lowing were the oompetitions: Recitation, "The Pauper's Grave," won by Mr T. Ste- phens; ear test, won by Master Tom Jenkins; best isong, "Owymp Llewelyn," Mr William W flliams; impromptu speech, won by Master Tipton. Recitations were also given by Master Abe! Stephens, and songs by Llewelyn Davies and Master Ted Smith.
Abercynon.
Abercynon. On Sunday and Monday, the Congregational Church of this place held their annual preach- ing services, when Miss Rosina Davies and Rev Bryn Thomas, Maesteg, officiated. Revs R. Thomas, Penrhiwoeibr, and J. B. Davies, Abercwmboy, led in the dvotional portion of the services on Monday. The services through- out were well-attended, and the preaching was most impressive. At Carmel Welsh Wesleyan Chapel, on Wednesday. Thursday, and Saturday nights. a Children's Action Concert was held, which was rendered by the Carmel United Band of Hope, numbering 60 voicea. The chairmen for the different nights were the Rev Mr Rowlands, Mr Battmm, and Mr Evan Jones, D.C. The conductor was Mr Ben Price, and the accompanist Mr William Edwards, and organist. TMTiss Morgan. Large audiences ap- pr-Te'l the concerts, and the one held on iii-ght was a special repetition. The "dven performed admirably, which reflected tTie r t credit on the conductor. The frllowiu. HTUTicters appeared: Tardy Scholar. Master Willie Evans; Pretty Polly Hopkins, Miss Blodwen Bvans; Mister Tommy Tom- kins, Master Idwal Humphreys; Tom the Dunce, Master Tommy Morgan: Three Nice Gentlemellt- Masters W. D. Hughes, Rees -Tones. and W. T. Williams; Dorothy Sly. Miss William*: Parmer, Master David Owen. The Northern Shore, in full character, Can- tain Idris Humphreys: Welsh Girls, composed of Misses Edwards, Jones. Davies, Phillips, Humphreys, Lewis, Johnson, etc. The secre- tary was Mr William Bllis; treasurer, Mr I William HI wards; chairman of committee, Mr David Ll. Williams.