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The Translation of Holy Writ into Welsh. To the Rev W. Lewis, Ystradyfodwg. Rev Sir,—Ic appears from your letter in last week's issue of the ''Glamorgan Free Press" that I was wrong in stating that the first translation of Holy Writ into the Welsh langu- age was made by Dr Thomas Llewelyn. Rhigos. A, this belief is shared by hundreds of your parishioners besides myself, will you kindly give me your reasons for saying that I am wrong. Upon hearing from you I may have something further to say upon the matter. I remain, Reverend Sir, Yours faithfully, Treherbert. EVAN CULE. March 23th, 1899.

POMTYPpD POLlGE-COUT. 4 Pontypridd—Wednesday. SEQUEL TO AN ELOPEMENT. A PoniypnTJ. woman named Mary Comp- ton. 2, Vine Cottage, was charged with being drunk and assaulting P.C. Davies, in High street, Pontypridd, on the night- of the 18th. The conrcabie said that defendant was in com- pany another man quarrelling. Whilst taking her into custo:1y she became very vio- Jrni, aud struck him en the face and knocked his helmet off. Defendant: It is wrong all he says. He took me to the police station like a dog. My arm is black and blue and bruised. Dr Hunter: You will pay 10s for the assult, tb) case for drunkenness, being the first, is dis- missed. Defendant vus also summoned for keeping a dog without a licsnce. At the previous C-, art she denied that the dog belonged to her, and stated that it was her husband's. The husband now attended, and swore that he never had a dog in his life, nor taken out any license. He wtas not Living: with his wife (the defendant) now because she had eloped wi,7i a bey. (Laughter* Mrs Cornpton was ordered to pay 7s <3J and 8s eos.s. ALLEGED BURGLARY AT TONYPANDY. An ur couth middle aged looking individual named Jehu Dav::=, of Tonypandy. was charged with breaking and entering the Co- operative Stores Shop. Dunraven Street, Tony- ntnidy, cn Monday evening the 20th, and stealing ;herefrom 6s 2% and a hair bra;h and comb. Mr Charles Cln; manager for Mr Charles" Edward Dovey, liquidator fcr the Tonypandy Co-operative Society: John David 7tf-organ, and others, gave evidence, and defen- dant was committed to take his trial at the coming Quarter Sessions. THE LOST SOVEREIGN. A ycunT man named Ivor Davies, of Ponty- pridd, was charged with stealing a sovereign f'r,)!ll Thomas an old man liying at Union street at the Tredegar Arms on the previous evening. Evidence cf ihe tkeft was given by comrdaiiyrtit. and Mary Jane Miller, the result being thus a. fine of £ 2, with the alternative of a month's imprisonment, with hard labour, was imposed.

Toqypandy Co!d Crown Eisteddfod Ones more this Eisteddfod has come round-. an eisteddfod that has sprung up into sudden, but excellent, lame. This year, owing to the faet. that some ten or twelve philanthropic persons have become responsible without hope cf gain, and purely for the welfare of the locality, for the sum of £ 1.25C. to provide a reading room and a library for the district. the committee decided to divide the proceeds between the projected cottage hospital and tha public library. The chairman for the two daya will be D. W. Davies, Esq., J.P., and Y/. W. Hood. Esq.. Glyncornel. while the con- dusters will be the Rev E. Richards, Tony- pandy. arid Mr E. H. Davies, Esq.. J.P., Pen- tre, while the adjudicators will be W. G. Me- Naught, and Ivor Foster, Esq., Exhibitioner R.O.M., his first, and we hope not his last, ap- pearance in the district as an adjudicator in a first class Eisteddfod, while the Rev D. B. Johns (Periander) will weigh the merits of the Etcrary and rcoitaiion competitions, and J. 0.1 Hume, Esq., the brass and He bands. The entries arc numerous and interesting, and som<3 excellent competitions are anticipated. The foJIowin; are some of the entries:—Chief choral, "Be Not Afraid," two choirs from Maesteg and one from Pcntycymmer; chief male voice, "ight and D[lY," two entries. Ton and Pentre; second male vci-e. ''The little riiarcb, eleven en fries, Manly, Oarnfach, Vochriw. Blaenclydach, Merthvr Vale, Tre- orky Mii-Rhondda Blaena, Ynyshir (probably) and Abercwrnbcy. Ladies' Choirs, Tcnypandy, Swansea, Mountain Ash, Treherbert. Juvenile Choirs, two from Maesceg, Lhvynypia. Blaen- clytlack. and Mountain Ash; brass band, class A, 'Tillery Collieries, Trebanos, Mountain Ash, Volunteers, Ahcraman, Araul Griffin, Aber- ,O.ar,o, Femdale, Ccry's Temperance Band; class B. 'Tillery. Trebanos, Aberaman, Ton- yrefail, Abertillery, and Pentre Volunteers; drum and fife band, two bands from Mountain Ash, Lhvynypia, Aberaman.. The total entries are over SuO. The Eisteddfod premises to be a huge success in spite of the many Eisteddfodau held elsewhere on Easter Monday. The ac- -ccnmanists will be Messrs Deivid Lloyd and J. Llewelyn, whose excellence is too well-known to more than mention their names. The pavi- lion is an excellent one. built by Mr Jonathan ■Jcres, and one of the largest existent. The Eisteddfod will be held in an excellent field, kindly lent by Mr D. W. Davies, J.P., and it natural slope lends itself admirably to en- able all to see and hear comfortably. Every- thing conceivable by the committee has been done to make vast audience expected com- fortable.

Friendly Society's Council at Pontypridd- The preliminsrv ^ae« insisted for the p-omotion of this O)lj"Ct in thi" 'own, has been further »dv=>no«'i by a of t'ie of Shepherds. OdiifellcwsI'M U.) np;H of 0«k Societies', it, tile Loval Ti-pe (\1 l" ) Lods^room. Greyhound Flore!, High Street-, on Tuesday Kvpninj last, a full report of -which will :tttl" in 0UT tifxfc i"I1".

Public Notices. OYSTKR<: oystkus: OUTERS: t JBrZ. ESSERY, Proprietor, 63. Ta.ff Street Pontypridd .1;,(;1 Cycling Cinllenge. "Vn TIAZZLVW. if "thf Rhondda Cycling Club, hereby JTVPS notice that he accepts t. po i hiUeri;.e of tr J. Thomas, of Perth. to rtre on ny ncrng track in Wales, d's*a ce 46;8 L"'()R S I (!Y,lp in -X(el -nt g* e.»>d>tinn, fitted wi'h brsk* and »)l nr. nv-ftd 2v»H s will ,,), rifi,, e foriC 10s. 1 T. 8. Judd, Park Street, Tn-fvJ't'lIt.

MR. BILLY STEPHENS. ROYAL CLARENCE THEATRE. "SOLDIERS OF THE QUEEN.' The performance ai the Garenee Theatre next week will be made dcubly interesting by the first appearance in Pontypridd of the talented comedian, Mr Billy Stephens, whose photo we reproduce. Mr Stephens i a mirth provoker of the first order, and no doubt his popularity in the lar-3 towns will be repeated oil making hi-s first be v.- to a P.hcndcia audi- 0I:ce. Much has been £ :.txt anrt wiitten about the recent great raid in the Transvaal, but it has been left for Mr John F. Preston to pour- tray in the "Soldiers of the Queen," the aciu- alities of this great war from the disaster at Majuba Hill up to the present day. This novel and up-to-date musical military drama, will be produced for the first time in Pontypridd at the Royal Clarence Theatre on Monday even- ing next and the following five nights. Much r.icney and energy have been expended on this gmnl spectacular play, even the scenery, cos- tumes. Cc" having been faiilliully copied from phcics. sketches, etc., taken in and around the of the great redd. The story of the "Soldiers cf the Queen" is at once both pathe- tic and ih'iiling, and holds the audience from thJ rise 10 the fall of the cursain. Through- om i, interspersed a vein cf humour which aliotds sreat aniU3enie:it» Those who can ap- prrcir.tn peod drama, capably acted and .tilled, -should not miss th? opportunity ot I witr.es-ing ltp "Soidiers cf the Queen." •SIGN OF THE CROSS." Mr Ben Greet's Cc-inpany in the above play ha, been well-received at the Clarence this veek. the cekbratcd company being retained for the first three nights cf this week. "CAMBRIAN MINSTREL TROOP When '.v.: inform cur readers that the above tieupo of minstrels, who ere appearing at the Cliioiee Theatre cn Thursday, Friday, and Saturdav evening ot tl.rs week, arc. under the direction of that popular gentleieeai. Mr Fred ii Harries, of Perth, the founder cf the famous Pontypridd Chicago Troupe, wna g-ive sub- stantial benefit performances in aid of the Great Western Colliery disaster—WP, feel sure thai his numerous admirers will again extenu him their hearty co-operation in making th* arpearances of bis new talented troupe grand successes. This time Mr Harries has been for- trnate enough to secure the introduction of several members of the Royal Male Voice Singers into his troupe, who will give numerous renderings of entirely original solos each even- ins;. The entire company consists of 40 talen- ted artistes, together with a full band and chorus. All the latest original jokes, speeches tarce-s, dialogues, songs,, ihmeos, and stump speeches, are introduced, ninknur up one of the r)ost magnificent and side splitting perform- ai-cen rvr picecd before a- Pontypridd audi. The jokes and lnsinEss gcuemlly are ot most iatuhable character, with local adap- tations. "Ih2 Ct-1.i.b"¡fJ.ll Express Trdn" is screaming- ly tunny, and full of exciting and laughable in- eiuen'-j, nnd must be seen to be appreciated. In the etcoud part appears also Mr W. D. Lloyd. UxD juvenile Welsh bass, a concertina solo by Mr Bradley, violin solo by Mr Grif. h:IF. vambourine solo by Mr Fred Har- ries '.the champion tanifcor.rkusfc of South Wales). "The Soldiers cf the Queen," by Mi Fudge, and Mr Carty. Master Johnny Morgan, lhlittle gentleman who MV'-prised a Cardiff fcN- weeks ago in his pathetic ren- dering of "Daddy" will appear each evening, and we have no hesitation in predicting that he will establish himself a prime favourite the first evening. frhe ostum.es for this troupe have been specially supplied by Messrs Rayne and Co., London, and Messrs H. and M. Webster's well known firms, and the music arranged by Messrs Watt and Martin. On Sunday. April the 2nd, a sacred concert ha; been arranged for by special request, when the whole of the troupe, including members of Royal Welsh Male Voice Party, will ap- pear together, with several local talented lady singers.

SHOP assistants. PRESENTATION MEETING AT FORTH. A meeting of the Pontypiidd and Rhondda Vallevs shop assistants was held at St. r aui s Schoolroom, Perth, cn Thursday evening, for the purpose of presenting Mr Tom John. Llwynypit. an I Mr G. P. Roberts, Mcrthyr, w.th « facsimile cf the illuminated address pusented to Sir Charles and Lady Duke, tart., in appreciation cf the services rendercl t.) shop workers. In the unavoidable absence o* Mr J. Brooks, Porth, the chair was occupied by Mr Davies (of Lewis and Co ), and support- ing him cn the platform were Mr Spouse? Jones (editor of the "Shop Assistant A. Vv. Walter?, W. Job. H. Dlogins, and J. Richards, Poith, with Mr T. Jehu and Mr G. P..Roberts. The Chairman, in opening the meeting, ex- pressed his pleasure at being present amongst ti-ern that evening, to show his sympathy with 1 hp work of shop lite reform, and his appre- ciation of the valuable services rendered ihe assistants by Mesvs John and Roberts. He Admitted his apathy to a great extent in the ] ;ist, hut lie assured them of his assistance in 8.11, work they may undertake in the ftuure. (Cheers). I After a song by Mr Cox, Porth, Mr Vv alters, Pontypridd, spoke in very ilatiering terms, aitl paid a high tribute to the valuable work I done for them by Mr John and Mr Roberts. In Mr John they had a who was fearless in his convictions, a true specimen of British manhood, and they felt proud of having such a person to champion them in the work they were engaged in. There were several iiistaiiee-, in which Mr John bad at great self sacrifice jeopardised his life for others, and by so doing become a great physical sufferer. As editor of the "Glamorgan Free Press, he had through that valuable paper done mere for them than any other local paper, and had proved by re- sults in the Valleys that the pen was mightier than the sword, especially when wielded by such powerful hands. In reference to Mr Ro- berts they all knew his capabilities as an hon- est, hard-working and persevering young man. He (the speaker) bad the pleasure of working with him for a good time, and had proved Mr Roberts to be the right man in the right place. He trusted tie.it both gentlemen would accept the small token of esteem in the spirit in which thev were given, and tlnt they would txea^tue them for the sake of the poor shop assistants. Mr T. Spencer Jones (who the chairman de- scribed as the Lord Kitchener Shop Lite), on rising was received with loud cheers. It a hor- ded him very great rleasuie to ''ime to Porth. especiallv for such an ecc.u-ion as they had met together for that evening. He bad been given a new title that evening—Lord Kitchen- er. He felt very proud of it. He had been called Moses befo-e. but r-ow had an addition to the roll. In dealing with the question ot shop life and its reform, the National Union of Shop Asd?>ants, he would be very brief. He was very pleased to note the advance mcde by the; Union in that district, and it spoke well foi- the, They knew the difficulties under .which they h e! to labour, and they were great, but by steady and persevering work they had overcome the majori- t; ot obstacles. The condition of labour in Soulh Wales were very fair in comparison with other large centres, bnt they were not entirely ¡ free from grievances; far frem it. There was one matter which needed reforming; that was the hours of labour on Saturday. He was sorry to state that hauliers in the Rhondda Valleys were kept at work from 7 o'clock on a Saturday morning until 3 and 4 o'clock Sun- day morning, and he thought it was full time that such conditions were stepped. He admit- ted that early closing w.is one of the foremost IÚmks of the Union, but it was not only early ck-sing that the Union arrived at. There were other grievances, such as the living-in system, abolition of fines, fair wages, compul- sory references, etc., etc., and, until the assist- ants had become thoroughly organised, they led a very remote chance of obtaining their! cutis. The Union lad now an organiser in tli- field, who was doing goad work. and had opened over 30 new branches since December (Cheers). He was very pleased to notice the harmony and brotherly feeling which existed between the branches in the Valley, which was a good omen for the future. In reference to .Mr John and the wcrk he had done for shop assistants,it reminded him cf his first acquaint- auce some- 12 years ogo, when be was invited to address a meeting at Treorky, and the chairman on that occasion was Mr T. John, who had strongly advocated the freedom and I rights of thoir class for a considerable period, and would manifest again in the future his sympathy for them.. The "Glamorgan Free Press" had lent them valuable aid. and they felt grateful to the editor on that account. (Hear, hear). The recipients suitably replied, and after interesting addresses from other speakers, the meeting terminated.

PONTYPRIDD SCHOOL BOfVHD. A meeting of the Pontypridd School Board was held on Tuesday, when the architect, Mr A O. Evans, submitted a statement of ac- c;t;nt« showing that, with the exception of the ec-t of the extra floor ordered by the Board, urn! the extra paving, the contract for the new school extensions at C'dlynydd had been car- ried out at about £:1-0 less than originally esti- mated. The extra cost of the first floor was £ i,0S3, and that of" extra paving, C83. On the motion of Mr Jones-Powell, it was decided to adjourn the consideration of the details of the statement., but the clerk was, an;Iiorised to sign the contractor's cheque r: agreed to adjourn the appointment of caiprnter to the next meeting.—Arising out of t) e latter question, Feihcr M'Manus made a rang- protest aguinst the canvassing which j w'-nt on by applicants, in spite of the para. ¡h: in the advertisement stating that it \¡¡,1 he a c!i(lnalificati0n. He thought they should stick to the terms of the advertisement absolutely. It was dccided to hold a special meeting to fix a site for the new school at Hafod. The members of the beard subse- micnflv proceeded to C.lfynydd, where Mr Phillip Jones, manager of the Albion Colliery, who was presented with a gold key, opened the new extension, after which the members partook of luncheon at the invitation of the I contractors. Messrs Williams and J ams.

Pontypridd. Yor Best and Cheapest Working Boots at Ss lid, is 6d, 4s lid, and 5s lid, go to Davies, FRElL PRESS Buildings, 23, Taff street, Pontypridd. 4539 Seats may be boc-Ved at Messrs Thompson and Sbafkell's for the Frederic Griffith and LleweU Davies Ci'ficert on Eivter Monday any day between 10 a.m. and 1 p. cL. after 21st February. 4599 Tea, Tea, Tea.—Why is T. Harris' Tei like the British Army ? Because it cannot be beaten! Trv it. 4540 "You can sef with half an eye "that KKANK I'HOMAS (" My Hatter,") sells the best 3/9 Hat. 2838 On Monday night the band and staff of the Clarence Theatre made an interesting pre- sentation to Mr Tom Jonps, the manager, as a mark of their estetm and respect by presenting him with a very handsome cigar case and meerchaum cigar holder. Mr Jones was m\¡C'l touched and surprised, and thanked the staff very heartily in suitable words for the memento of his birthday. Council candidates' portraits taken and blocks supplied at short notice by THOS. FOKK^ST and SONS, Cambrian Studio, Pontypridd. 2871 For all kinds of Game go to FENNEI.L'S, 12, Market street, Pontypridd (opposite the Post; Office). PORTRAITS painted in Oil by G. F. BACKER from sitting or from phnto, and framed in any stylo.—Arcade Studio, Pontypridd. 4559 Half a pound of 1/4 Tea, please. Mother says it Is the best in town at the ^rice." T. Harris, 75, Taff Street, Pontypridd. 4540 NUHSEBY HAIR-WASH promotes the growth of the hair and keeps it free from nits, &c. tikI. per botUe, or post free 9d.—Key, The People's Chemist, Pontypridd. 4225 At the Mission Guild's meeting held at the New Parlour on Friday evening, au address was delivered by Mr W. Jones-Davies on "John Wesley, the Father of Methodism." Nnt Friday evening (Good Friday) an eisteddfod, under the auspices of the South Wales Mission, will be held at tha Lesser Town Hall, Pontj- pjcht A GR15AT SrcCESS.V.> all remember Prtress'.r De'-mane a :c.» years ago coming amongst us a perteut strange1', and it is v/orth noting that today be ha* five places of busir-er-s *h.e-e lie rn iy Iw c insulted irc. of charge. n 'n.v cemplaint or disease whatever. Something Uk" lfJOOO persons hav- had his treatment, AT141 many who ivere considered Incurable are living testimonials or his great skill. His residence i 2:i. Station Terrace, Pontypridd, opposite Taff Station, u her. he aay be consu tal personally or by letter. Business hours: alJ du v Wednesdays and and Hutil noon oth, d*ys. Ystrad Temperance Commercial ILitel, Tuesdays, 2 7.:<0, opposite Itailway gates. H a so at, Ferndale, Cardiff, arid \I"l'th;1" It's motto is "Actions speak loud- r than words. [Advt. 4.21

Treforest. At the Pontypridd Bankruptcy Court on Tuesday, before (Mr J. E. Spickett), deputy registrar, John Evans, solicitor's clerk, of Haw- thorn, Treforest, was examined. His accounts disclosed a deficiency cf £ £ 69 Os 3.J, and he attributed his failure to being sued by the bankers of a debtor to bi estate on accom- modation bills. The i was closed.

Party. The annual Li meetings which were held at I Salem Haptist Chapel, Porth, on Sunday and Monday were attended by exceptionally largo congregations of worshippers. Most impressive sermons were delivered at the respective services by the liev Walter Jainer, Eiaeii- elydacli Rev h.1wal Jones, Llauelly, and the Rev George GrilBths, Khyronev. Scores of people who attended on Sunday evening for the purpose of hearing the Rev Idwal Jones preach had to retire owing to Insufficient accommoda- tion. Special hj mns w ese sung by the choir at eleli service, under the coaductorship of Mr Rees Evans, accompanied by Mr Harry Evans, F.B.C.O., Dowlais on the organ. On Thursday, the mortal remains of Mr T. R Evans, Perth, kite reporter on the staff of the "Glamorgan Free Press," were interred at Lledrddu Cemetery. The funeral was an --I- -I- I I exceedingly large anu representative one, anu on ail hands great and sincere sorrow was evi- denced at the sad end of a bright and promis- ing life. The services at the house were con- ducted by the Rev Mr Davies, Treorky, and in the chapel by the Revs T. Davies, Blaen- rhondda; D. M. Phillips, M.A., Tylorstcwn; J. Morgan, Ynyshir; \V. Williams, Ponty- gwaith. and Mr Tom John, Lhvynypia. At the graveside the Rev T. Davies, Treorky. officiated, while other ministers present were Revs B. Davies, Porth; E. Lewis, Yuyshir, and \\7'. Evans, Ynyshir. Floral tributes were received from Mr aild Mrs J. R. Evans. Royal Stores, Porth, Miss Poynton, County Schools; Mr and Mrs Jones. Porth; and others. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr J. Humphries, undertaker, Porth. The family have now lost their only remaining sen, who was only 18 years of age. for about twelve months ago they buried their other boy. The keenest sympathy is expressed on every hand for the bereaved parents and family. With the object of strengthening the funds of the Pisgah Baptist Chapel, Cymmer, a sale of work will take place at the Cymmer Board School on Good Friday. Saturday, and Easter Monday. The following ladies have kindly consented to open the sales each day at 3 80 p.m. :-On Friday, Miss LAWis, Penybryri, Cymmer Saurday, Miss Griffiths, Penybryn and on Monday, Mrs Hy. Abraham. A rrds cellaneous entertainment will be provided each evening bv various well-koown artistes. The side shows will include an exhibition of models and curios illustrative of Chinese life, habits, and industry. Everything which will enable visitors to spend a most pleasant evening has been provided for, and all are cordially iuvited.

Tonypandy. Gwilvm Williams, grocer, Wain House, Tony- pandy, came up for his public examination at the Pontypridd Bankruptcy Court on Tuesday His accounts showed a deficiency of £ 2,576 Os 4d, the gross liabilities being £ú,408 7s 6d. In this case insolvency was attributed by the debtor to "taking over an overdraft of my m-ther for £ 1,300, five months' strike in the coal trade, loss of Y,600 on the Stock Exchange, advertising a pa-eel post tea connection, loss of £30 through damage to a horse, heavy intejest on overdraft at the bank, loss of f230 through entrusting sale oT shares to a person who was net a member of the Stock Exchange, and Joss of tea through dampness." The Official Receiver's observations showed that the debtor had been in business since 1897, when he succeeded his motV-r. H had no capital of his own when he commenced, and he stated lie had not iK-en a')Ie to mate any profit on the business The unsecured creditors were returned a' £ If24t 18s 8d, and of that sum jE234 10s was due for advtr'i»ing, and £ 355 18s being money lent. The creditors fully secured were all insurance co ) ptny, who held a policy on debtor's life for £ 3 )0 in respect of a sum of X56 lent; his bankers, to whom he owed £ 3,077 Is 2d in respect of an overdraft during 1S93, held tb~ deeds of certain house property, a policy of j insurance, in respect of which only one premium had b^en paid, and four JE5 Rharf" in the Tonypandy Town Ball Company, the j securities being valued altogether at £ 2,CC0. There were two other creditors partly securtd, and one, to whom the debtor owed £ 871 10s being money lent, held three life policies and a bill of exchange accepted b, a Cardiff draper. The bankrupt had b-ien sued hy several of his creditors, some of who^i had obtained judgment against him, The examination was adjourned to April 25th.

Llwynypia. Tlije Hearts of Oak members resident in this and surrounding localities in the Rhondda attended in full force the meeting held at th 5 De Winton Hotel, Tonypandy, on Thursday evening. Amongst the prominent members present were Messrs A Williams (Williams and Sons, undertakers), Palmer, Prestwood, W. J. Snooks, D. Nortihcver, W. J. Beer, E. W Jones, and others. Mr E. Edwards (supt. London, Edinburgh and Glasgow Assurance Co), who presided over the influential gather- ing, in a terse speech, introduced Pontypridd's old and tried representative (Mr F. J'udd), together with its branch secretary (Mr J. T. Evans). Mr F. JunJ, on. rising tc address the mem-, bers assembled was greeted wirh ioud and prclonged cheering, and dealt at great length on the growth and magnitude of this magni- ficent society, as well as detailing the im- portant- and beneficial changes in its rules The history o; the unbroken straggle of the late C.M.R.A. (new termed National Federa- tion) in bringing these mmy beneficial reforms to a successful is-.nc was lucidly explained, and the commendable attitude evinced by the C.M.R.A. Executive whilst located at Newport which had deservedly achieved the glorious re- sults as recorded in the contest for supremacy betwixt the Metropolitan and Provincial Sections of the society's membership last year. Evidence of the popularity of the programme submitted by the Newport Executive is ap- preciably felt and exhibited in the Society's record progress during 1898--as shewn in its balance sheet juot. received in this district. Mr J. T. Evans followed by an appeal to the members to follow in the train of other active centres by combining together to es, tablish a Branch cf the N.F. in this thriving locality, and thus contribute to the succes cf 'the country members' cause as well as ■popularizing this, the largest centralised society in the woHd. In commenting on the forthcoming contest, for a seat on the Delega- tion Board, Mr Evhns spoke in eloquent terms of Mr F. Judd's integrity, and also his special aptitude to discharge -the duties incumbent upon such responsible office. His unremitting attention at the Legislative Board during the past year, and his fidelity to the Societys interest and that of its members throughout the Valley, had, he felt confident, justified the confidence reposed in Lim (Mr Judd), and unlike his opponent, he desired but to do justice in the future as in the past to the Hearts of Unk Secicty by faithfully attending each meeting as the accredited representative cf the Valley without endangering the interest of other local and important Boards and Council. The rapid growth of this flourishing Society now required undivided attention of delegates, therefore it behoved all members who have even a. modest degree of pride in this Society to guard against false representa- tion by aspirants who crave for numberless honours without regard, to the responsibility attached to such distinctions. Questions were asked by a few members present bearing upon the medical examination fe payable by candidates to the Society, etc., which were satisfactorily replied to by the candidate. Several members followed, and confessed to having heen considerably en- lightened in the internal management of the Society, and of these two were members of 23 and 33 years standing respectively, and a motion in favour of establishing a Branch in this locality was unanimously passed, and >a committee comprised of the following en- thusiastic members were selected to arrange the preliminaries in conjunction with Messrs r. Judd and J. T. Evans. of Pontypridd, who volunteered to render every assistance possible in order to bring the prospective organization to a successful issue viz., Messrs E. Edwards (chairman), W. J. Snooks, D. Nortnover, Prestwood and W. J. Beer. Votes of thanks were accorded the Pontypridd visitors, also a pledge to further support the candidature of Mr Judd. whilst similar compliment was ten- dered to the genial Chairman—brought a re- cord meeting to a close. Messrs W. J. Snooks and D. Northovcr, are to be commended for the organisation of an influential gathering, especially at such short notice.

Pentre. Two excellent performances of Mr Charles Dsirnton's sacred cantata, "AbeaLtni," were given at Moriah Chapel, Pentre, on Thursday and Saturday evenings last by the chapel choir under the baton of their able conductor, Mr J. A. Thomas. The Chairman on Thursday evening was Master Bertie Jenkins, Ystrady- fechan, and on Saturday evening, Mr Daniel Eynon. manager, Ton. Large and enthusias- tic audiences attended each evening, and from the excellent manner in which both the artistes and the bhoir acquitted themselves, it was quite patent to all that Mr Thomas, the popu- lar conductor, had neither spared time nor energy in their training.The singing through. out was supported by a splendid orchestral band of local artistes, who acquitted them- selves in a most efficient manner. Mr Joe Davies presided at the pianoforte, and Mr Sam Griffiths a the organ. During the course oc the performances, the choir gave beautiful renderings of pleasing choruses in different movements. The various solos in the cantata were sustained by the following members of the choir: Soprano, Miss L. H. Jones, who possesses a beautiful soprano voice, and gave some fine renderings throughout. Mr William Morris, Ton, displayed marked ability in his rendering of the tenor solo, "Abraham's Re- sponse." Messrs T. Bonnell and John Davies deserve special mention for the excellent man- ner in which they acquitted themselves in their respective duets and solos; individually they possess grand compasses and excellent control over their voices. Mr William Morris was also seen to advantage in the tenor solo. "And thi word of the Lord. The remaining solos and duets were carried out in a most efficient manner by the blisses M. J. Davies, M. J. Tsp.acs, Mrs J. Thomas, Treorky. nnd Master James Jones. Quite a substantial amount was realised by the performances which greatly supplemented the chapel funds. THt. CORRECT VERSION OF THE RUMOUR. Mr M. E. Tipneld was obliged to Iq,p his nrnmiso* bpcaus" ff,ev wp° too oiinll, and h" Jiennir-'d tht, property recentlc orrvjpipd liT- Mr Kflwm, nrar hv. TT will "I"11 tr, ,yon q,P (rood word of hip nro- m-c* ive. 1'1" as Ids present p:t?r"n« whose c^nfid^nce and nj«torn sr,, irucli vahwd-M E. PIKSOLD, Jewoller and Optician, P n' rp. 4684

Ferndalo. We understand that the Barnes' Quadrille Party are having' the final dance of the season at the Tudor Hall, Ferndale, on Wednesday next, the 5th April, and we are sure that no pains or expense will be spired to make this as pleasant and as enjoyable a dance as their recent Fancy Dress Ball. The committee have decided in view of the .considerable agita- tion against dancing at present existing at ferndale, to give any person desirious of judging or forming an opinion on dancing a complimentary ticket entitling them to free admission to the room for the evening, and wc nl(1 welcome applications from any person especially those who have not hitherto atten- ded a daiice, and who arc loud in their agita- tion against the same.

Ystrad. fL GREAT SUCCESS.—We all rem ember Professor Desmarie it few years airo cominjr n.ll1(111gSt us a pe; feet t.nm.r"r, and it is worth noting to-day t-liat lie has iive places of business wh-re tie may be consulted free- of harge, on any complaint or disease whatever. Something like 10000 persons have J>««i his treatment and many who were eomirifr d are living testimonials o» his great skill. His residence is 23, Station lerraee, Pontypridd, opposi e Taff Station, where t-e may he consulted personally or by letter. Business hours all day Wednesdays and Saturdays, and until noon other days. Ystrad Temp, ranee Commercial Hotel, Tnesiays, 2 until 7.30, opposite Rai,\v>.y gafc*s. Rooins,-t]S,) at, Fe,d,ile Cardiff, and Mertbyr. His motto is: 1, Actions speak louder than [4021 --{)-

Pentyrch. The question of the appointment of medical officer for the Pentyrch district again came before the Cardiff Guardians at thoir meeting on Saturday. At the last meeting the decision of the board was deferred, h.aswnuch as Dr. Riseley was not resident in the union in accor- dance. with the terms of the iclvertisemeiit.- The Clerk now read a letter from Dr. Itiseiey, intimating that ha left Tail's Welt en Tuesday, and now lived in the union.—Th» candidates were subsequently called in —Dr. Matthias, whose qualifications are exceptionally high, was the first to appear. lie said, in reply to a question that he could speak Welsh, which was a great advantage for any medical man in the district to possess.— The Kev. Tl eo. Hees: Yts; I have lived there for years, and I know there is more Welsh than anything t ls '.—Dr. Riseley, also examined as to his experience, &c said be had never found any Welsh in the district. (Laugiiter.) — Mr Mildon Am I to understand, as a person bred and boru there, that lie says there is no Welsh in Pentyrch ?—Dr. Riseley I mean to t-ay they are kind enough to speak English to me. Most of them are Welsh, but they speak English tome.—On a division Dr. Matthias was elected by 43 votes, as against 19 given for Dr Riseley.

Cilfach Coch. On Wednesday, a pleasant ceremony took place at the Carnarvon Hote], when the late station master, Mr Robert J«rves, who was in charge here for 22 years, was made the recipi- ent of some very handsome presents, consist- ing of a. marble clock, pair of bronzes, and a walking stick. Gomer Evans took the chair, and in opening the proceedings said he had always found Mr Jarvis a Chorough good business man anu friend, and a. man who, while serving his company faithfully, was al- ways ready to do a good turn for the traders generally. After a song by Mr Tom Jones, Dr Morgan then presented the clock and bron- zes in a feeling manner, and Mr Cosslett pre- sented the walking stick. Mr Jarvis, in responding, thanked the sub. scribers deeply for the handsome presents they were making him, which he would treasure to the last days of his life.

Caerphilly. At the District Council Offices a Local Government Board enquiry was held upon the application of the District. Council to borrow zCI,000 for the provision of public offices. There was also an application for- B230 for works of severage at Senghenydd and Ton- gwynlais, which were so urgent that the Coun- cil had proceeded with the work after giving information to the Local Government Board. There was a further application for £ 750 for the improvement of Cardiff Read, Caerphilly, The County Council maintained this road, and will contribute towards the roadway improve- ment, of which they approve. The inspector, officers of the Council, and others visited the sites in question. Next week our little town will be re-echoing wit', the many accounts and dulcet tones of th 3 "Musical Village," the precincts of which will be occupied by the merry musical revellers from the English Baptist Chapel, Caerphilly. 0 i the auspicious occasion the "villagers" will appear in character, which will evidently add materially to the festive treat in store. The locale of the rendevouz of these rustic musi- cians will be the Market Hall, which, we trust, will be well filled to hear this local carnival carried out under the direction of Mr Melanc- thon Wartljon.

Llanbradach. On Monday evening, at the Girls' School- room, Georgetown, a beautifully-illuminated address and handsome writing desk (suitably inscribed (were presented to Dr J. P. T. Burke, by the Cyfarfa workmen and friends, upon his departure for Llanbradach.

Senghenydd. A very successful concert was held on Sat- urday evening, at the Long Room, Lee Hotel, Senghenydd. The chair was occupied by Evans, Esq., Aber. The following artistes took part in theprogramme Madam L. raviee, Madam C. Edwards, R.A.M., Misses Dyer and H. Jones, CUfynydd Misses Jones and Price, Senghenydd Messrs John Evans (Tenorvdd yr Ynys) John Edwards, Aber; W. Smale, Senghenydd T. P. Evans, Senghenydd Idris Perkins (Ap Ieuan) and Broyallwydd (Elocu- tionist). Ilie singers were all in good form, and they and the elocutionist, gave entire satisfaction to the audience. The proceeds from concert were towards the building fund of New Wesleyao Chapel at Senghenydd New Wesleyao Chapel at Senghenydd

Trefjarris The Ben Greet Company pert'»rm"d "Th;! Sign of the Cro-s," at the Public 11 on Friday an') Saturday evenings to crowded houses made up of all classes. Half-yearlv meetings were held on Sunday last at the Forward Movement Mission Hall, when th- Kev. Young Evans, of Tre.,vecea College, preached three eloquent sermons to good < ongregations. Mr Jaeson James, of Merthyr, delivered a lecture at Berthlwyd Welsh Baptist, on Thurs- day selnnight, entitled, 44 Hen gymoriaiUu gynt adwaenir," to a fair attendance. On Sunday evening, at the B ,r:1 Schools (girls department) a vocal and iiii,,rii n,-nti recital of the or xtio, 41 Elijah, was h-M before a good audience at 8 p.m Mr W. A. Divies in the chair. Ihe tirtistf-s were Miss S. Gr*lfli,,hs con- traltos, Mrs W. A. Davies, Hannah Evans; tenor, Mr Rhys Pou-il; bass, Mr fenry Morgan organist, Mr H J. R. Davies, pupil of Mr Harry Evans, 0. All the singers acquitted themselves in a most praiseworthy manner. The singing of Mr Morgan in his representation of the prophet Elijah was m0,t dramatic, especially the solo, "It is enough." There was a good attendance. A competitive wts held at Bryn- hyfryd Vestry, on Monday evening, Mr Isathaniei. Ldwards in the chair. Adjudicator: literature, Mr W. R. Th-mas, Bristol House; music, Mr D. Jones, Fox street. The competi- tions were as follows .— Best on modulation, divided oetween Miss Lillie Newi-nnu and Masters Abel Stephen and Tommy Jenkins I best recitation, Mr David David Davies; best test piece, Master Ted Smith reading first sight, Mr David Davies best, solo, divided between Msss Liilie Newman and Master Will Smith. Solos were rendered by Mr John Williams, Master Abel Stephens and Mr Thos. Stephens. Recitation;; were also given by Master Willie Lewis and Messrs W. Evans and Johia

Abercynoq. Anniversary services were held at Carmel, Welsh Weslevau Chapei, on Sunday week, and were followed by revival services each evening during the week up to Friday, the 24th inst. On Sunday, Miss Wiilmns (Pontypridd), Mrs Lloyd (Bodringallt), and Rev. T. Jones (Ponty- pridd) preached. On Monday evening, Miss Williams artl Rev T. Jones; Tuesday, Rev fhennas Rcwjands, .Abercynon ednesday, Rev II. O. Hughes Met'hyr; Thursday, Rev T. Jones, Pontypridd; F-iday, Rev D. C. Jones, Mountain Ash. TV- .5.. rvices were all well attended. Jones Price Jones, builder and contractor, of Mount Pleasant, Abercvrion, appeared to under- go his public examination before the deputy registrar (Mr J. E. Spickett), at the Pnntypridd Bankruptcy Court 0:1 Tuesday. He was legally represented by Mr J J.es-Pugho, and Mr Tom Pnillips appeared for a creditor. The gross liabilities amounted t. .Cl,3y6 15s If. and the deficiency so 14] 7 5, 10.1. Too bankrupt stated the causes of his iii&Oj eiscy to be losses on contracts, no demand Jor iiouses, and no capital. He commenced business in March, 1897, at Abercynon with a capital of £-10, which was given to him by his wile. He formetly worked as a plasterer in the same place, and he entered into partnership with Ivor W. Jenkins. Last January, however, th- partnership was dis- solved, the debtor taking over the debts and liabilities ot the ilin-i and also the stock-in- trade and effects, Jenkins receiving £ 30. The whole of the furniture was claimed by bankrupt's wife. The properties owned by bin) at Mount Pleasant, Abercynon, were heavily mortgaged, there being a. tirsu and second charge, and one firm had an tquifcable charge upon two houses in course of erection in IVnrhiwceiber-road, Abercynon, and £ 20 were due to workmen for wages. The examination was adjourned to April 25th.

Penrhiwceiber. The Rev T. Rowlands, the eminent mission- ary from Madagasgar, visited our town OK Thursday evening, and delivered a most inter- esting address on the mission work in that island.. On Monday and Tuesday evenings, two grand performances of the cantata entitled "Golden Hair and the Three Bears" were given at the public institute by 120 juvenile voices, under the management of Mr Evan Jones. The Congregational Church here held its half yearly preaching meeting on s,iay,,Nvhen delivered fervent and eloquent addrseses three times, to large congregations.

Ynysybwl. An interesting meeting was held at Jerusa- lem Chapel on Monday evening for the purpose of making a presentation to Mr D. Jones (the worthy manager of the YnysySwl Co-operative Society) upon the occasion of his marriage to Miss M. J. Jones. The testimonial took the form of an illuminated address, marble time* piece, and ornaments and gold match and pen- dant. Mr W. R. Harries (Trerobart Schools) presided over the meeting, eulogistic addresses being delivered by Mr Brown (Newport), Mr Griffiths (Abcrdare), and Messrs E. Jones, M.E., Thomas Rees, John Morgan, and Mor- gan Morgan. Bardic addresses were delivered by Messrs J. R. Jones (foreman), and Mr Thos. Rees. The time-piece and ornaments were presented, on behalf of the Society by Mrs Jones, (Tynywern); the gold watch and pen- dant by Mrs Morgan (Gurnos House), and the address by Mr T. Rees. The secretary of the society (Mr D. J. Edwards) read the address# In acknowledging the gifts, Mr Jones, on be- half of Mrs Jones and himself, suitably ao knowledged their appreciation of the kind feelings which had prompted those who had subscribed towards giving them such a sub, stantial testimonial. The following contribu- ted to the harmony of the meeting:—Messrs George Jones, Silas Williams, Nehemiab Jones, Miss E. A. Jones, and Master Willie F.. Walters. Miss Maggie John efficiently presi- ded at the piano.