Glamorgan Free Press

Ynysybwl. Considerable consternation prevailed in this village on Saturday last, when it was known that the seven year old son of Joseph Grif- fllis, 76, Robert street, was missing. It ap- pears that the little fellow was blackberryiug with some other boys near Penywal Farm, when a farmer was seen approaching. The hoys thereupon scattered in different directions, Benme Griffiths running, as afterwards tran- si-ired, towards Mardy. At about 3 p.m., the parent* got alarmed, and, together with some neighbours, the father of the boy scorned the fields and woods, but no trace of the child could be found. Their March proving futile, as a last resort they appealed to P.S. Weeks, who took a description of the boy, but before it could be made use of, a letter arrived from P.S. Jen- kins, Mardy, stating that a little fellow was detained by him, who sa;d that his name was Bennie Griffiths, that he lived at some Robert street, and that his schoolmaster was a Mr HMTIW. From his knowledge of the locality P.S. Jenkins assumed that the bov had str™ wl» and at one communicated with Mr D. Weeks, with the result that the father of the youngster, accompanied by some friends, at once journey to Mardy, returning home with wandering boy" the same night. The pulpit at Noddfa Welsh Baptist Chapel was occupied on Sunday by one of the most promising of Cardiff Baptist College stodents- Mr Howell Jones, of Tonypandy, who recently eeeured the A.T.S. degree in the first class. His eermons on Sunday, which were of a high order, and delivered in an earnest and impressive manner, were attentively listened to, and keen- ly appreciated.

—* Pontypridd. The Good Templars of Pontypridd and Dis- irict will hold a parade on Sunday next. Start- ing from the Old Bridge, they will proceed to Carmel Chapel for the evening service, when the pastor, Roy E. E. Probert, will officiate. Harris' cc-lfrr.ni"-d creamery butter reduced to Is. pfr It-, --T Harris, 75, Taff Street. [t""04 A nipf>iii:r the Carnelian Testimonial komnuttot- h td at tie Maltsters' Arms on Wednesday ( yin-j, Mr R. Gwyngyll Hughes in the chair. A few of the collectors reported progress which was considered satisfactory, and 't was mentioned that Lord Tredegar and Lord Windsor had given hearty support to the move- I nient. The committee will next meet on Wed- nesday, October 11th. 1899, at the same place, lit 8 o'clock p.m. Forrest & Sons' Photographs are meeting with renewed appreciation this season.—Cambrian Stadio, Pontypridd. 2871 "A Young Helpers' League" (in connection l\'ith Dr Barnardo's Homes) is being formed at Pontypridd, and an introdctory lantern lecture, on Wednesday. October 4th, by Miss E. San- -del' (warden of the leagne) will doubtless stim- ulate the movement. The subject, "Slum- land, and How it schild Waifs are Rescued," is one which appeals to everybody who has a heart. The branch is in excellent hands, for Mrs Gordon Lenox is president. Mrs Jones- POWell acts as treasurer, and the secretarial Cities have been allotted to Mrs Gregory, as- iisted by Miss Bessie Amott. We cordially the ladies and the league all possible suc- Pess in the noble work. "PTSUKJ LATK-VI ASH promotes the GROWT of the hair and pp it frpp from nits, &c. 6d Per bottle, or post free 9d.-Kpy, The People's Chrnist, Pontyrri,id 4225 An accident, fortunately unattended with ^al results, occurred on the Wood road, on Tuesday. It appears that a youth driving a baker's cart collided with a cart. belonging to r Thomas Coleman, Trefcrest. The impact itarUed the horse of the latter cart, and it bol- {eft down through Tower Street, and on to the Wood Road. near the schools. In its wild career it knocked down several children, but, Marvellous to relate, only one child was injured. If is wonderful that no more were run over, because the road was crowded at the time with little ones going to school. "You can see with half an eye" that FRANK THOMAS (" MY Hotter,") sells the best 3/9 Hat. VI 3838 ine services at. the "Esjiwy.-bach Memorial" Sunday wciv well attended, when impre5- 8,1 e sermons wero delivered in the morning by ifr W. J. Da vies, and in the evening by the RPv T. Jones. At the evening service the LOr'd's Supper \v:.< administered for the first C"le in the new chapel, when seven were re- ceived into communion with the Church, four Mew members, and three by removal notes. The Poachers for next Sunday will be the Revs T. Jones in the morning, and E. Humphreys, of Abencynon. in the evening. A sacred solo will be sung at the evening service. At the Trall- Wesleyan Mission Ra Il the services were Conducted in the morning h- Mr J. Beavan. r«foresi, and in the evening by Miss Hickman. the lady worker who has Jlbt arrived from the JOyful News Home to help the good friends at k 6 TnaiIwn- We are happy to say that there av« {,een Jate]v a numlK:i- of conversions at s place. to! ,CKI,bJalSd c^e^J°orr butt* rrduofvl s- P< r lb —T. Harris, 75, Taff Street. [4704 A very Pleasant evening was passed at the WWLØ Hart Hotel, Pontypridd, on Tuesday eniug last, it being the occasion of a presen- "Wab!1 Ml" °" Hnrford 0«te station-master at a ut Tree), by his numerous friends at Taff's p", in honour of his appointment to the im- portant position of station-master at Ponty- Pndd. Councillor David Taylor, Taff's Well, Presided, and opened the proceedings in his sua] characteristic style. Speeches were also delivered by Messrs J. B. Matthew, H. Evans, J- Hughes, A. G. Scale, and others. Mr John Jenkins, McTganstown, Radyr, after making a few suitable remarks, then presented Mr Hur- ford with a handsome travelling case,gold moun- ted umbrella, and a itm oth-r costly articles. Mr Hurford, who ably responded, said he should always have a warm corner in his heart for his Walnut Tree friends, and that the happiest part of his life Had been spent at Walnut Tree. The proceedings came to a close at 10 p.m., after a most enjoyable time had been passed. The old friends of Walnut Tree wish Mr Hurford every success and prosperity in his new sphere, and what bas been their loss in him as a friend is Pontypridd's gain. H. H. Gibson, the new Watchmaker and Jeweller iu the Arcade.;Pontypridd, has had Birmingham and Cardiff experiences, and can do the light go "Is at the;riglit prices. 4980 The Academy students continue to figure v> -y Eminently at the entrance examina-tions of e various colleges. The latest successes tie thOSe of Mr J. E. Thomas, son of Rev K ^boroas, Pemrhiwceiber, and Mr D. J. Ed- wards, Ebbw Vale, at the Yorkshire United In- dependent College, Bradford, last week. Great •credit is due to these young men for the able in which they have acquitted themselves,and also to the untiring efforts of the Principal, ltev E. Dunmor Edwards, M.A., who has been lauring with marked success among minister- lal students for many years. *?or rood assortment :of out-door walking '•om 2s ilJ13- bIs° and canvas po i*> Davies, FERK Pa ESS Buildings. Taff at*eet, Po: typridd. Vi.rt 4706 At- the Wesley Sunday School on Sunday afternoon last an interesting presentation took place, when an old teacher and faithful mem- ber of the Sunday School received, on the occa- sion of her marriage, a slight token of the re- spect and esteem in which she is held by the other teachers and scholars. The recipient was rs Stafford (Miss M. F. Morris, daughter of )(r DJ. Morris, Underhill. Pontypridd), who recently led to the hymeneal altar at the eslev Church, College street, Swansea, by Mr revor H. Stafford. The presentation con- Slstod of a beautiful silver biscuit barrel, sub- scribed for by the Sunday School scholars and Ambers of the chapel choir, and bore the in- "option:—"presented to Miss M. F. Morris, on the occasion of her marriage, by the school <\nll choir of Wesley Church, Pontypridd, Sep- tern her, 1399." The presentation was made by 1fr .Ta Coombes, school superintendent, who ^Pressed the sorrow they all felt at losing Miss orris (now Mrs Stafford), who had been so 3jtJ»fnl a teacher in the Sunday School, and "ho had done such invaluable work in connec- tiot) with their place of worship. They could hf.^ thank Mr Stafford, who had also eT| a f^cher thepp for« short j^eriod, for com- in and taking Miss Morris nway from them, J but it was dono, and he was sure they would unite with him in wishing Mr and Mrs Stafford all happiness. Mrs Stafford responded, thank- ing them for their kindness. On Wednesday evening Mrs Stafford was also presented with a silver cruet stand by the Wesley Band of Hope, in which department she had been at the head. Mr and Mrs Stafford have taken up their resi- dence at Swansea. Harris' celebrated creamery butter, reduced to Is. per lb.-T, Harris, 75, Taff Sire-t. [4704 L

Beddau. The owners of houses in this village have long been whistling for tenants, but there has been no response. The reason for this is that not much work is going on at the Glynog Colliery. This state of things is likely to continue for some time longer, until operations for sinking the pit so as to work No. 3 seam have been com- pleted. The said owners feel confident that the good time they are so anxiously awaiting will then have arrived. We heard it said the other day that when the sinking is finished there won't he a single vacant house in the village.

Porth. The Welsh Wesleyan preaching anniversary was held last Sunday and Monday, commencing on the previous Saturday evening. The Revs Henry Hughes, Towyn, North Wales, and J. D. Jones, Aberdare, officiated the afternoon and evening services were held in the Porth Inde- pendent Chapel, kindly lent for the occasion, when large congregations assembled, and good collections were made towards the renovation of the Wesleyan Vestry, Pontypridd road. On Sunday, the anniversary services were held at the English Wesley Chapel, Porth, when Mr J. Martin, of Cardiff, preached morning and evening, and Mr Harris, of Havod, officiated in I the afternoon. On Monday the friends held a very successful meeting denominated York- shire tea.. A large company were brought to- gether to enjoy the tea and pay of course. A isale of work was also held with the tea. In the evening a very interesting entertainment was held, including recitations, music, violin solos, etc. Rev E. Pratt and Miss Martyn were the chief reciters. It was very successful so far as money results were concerned, as well as the intelectual feast enjoyed.

Llwynypia, The funeral of Mrs Williams. Sherwood Place, Llwynypia, whose death we chronicled in our Inst issue, took place on Friday afternoon last. The deceased lady, who was in her 58th year, was from Merthyr, and received as a member from Soar Chapel. She was the wife of the late Mr W. Williams, who was employed at the Gla- morgan Coal Company's Colliery, at the time of his death, which sad event took place about five months ago. Mr Williams was for many years chargeman of the engines underground at Trcharris Colliery. Mr Williams, being well- known and highly respected there, Mrs Wil- liams was a leading lady member in the Welsh Congregational Chapel at Treharris, and did much to encourage and stimulate the members to pay the debt of the chapel, and had the whole cause very near to her heart. A few years ago she removed to Llwynypia, an-: brought her transfer to Salem. She was most, fa thfut here again, her religion was a. great comfort to her in her declining years and sick ness. The wealth of her religious experiences was a. great strength and comfort to the minis- ters and church in general. She was interred at Cefn amidst every manifestation of regret and sympathy. The mourners who followed the coffin were as follows: Mr James Williams, and Miss Rachel Williams (son and daughter), Ed ward Williams and Miss Lizzie William, (son and daughter), Mr Tom Williams and Mas- ter Joseph Williams (sons), Mr and Mrs Wm. Williams (son and daughter-in-law), Mr and Mrs Harry Davies (nephew-in-law and niece), Much sympathy is felt for the family, who are bereft of both parents. Harvest thanksgiving services were held on Thursday and Sunday last art St. Andrew's Par- ish Church, Llwynypia. The church, which has recently been considerably renovated, was very tastefully decorated for the occasion by the lady members of the church, and presented a very pretty appearance. The preachers for the occa- sion were Rev D. Evans, M.A. (rector of L!an- maes), and the Rev H. J. Williams, B.A. (Rec- tor of Dinas Powis). Special hymns and an- thems were sung by the choir. Mr D. Lloyd, M.I.S.M., presided at the organ.

Tori. The annual services of thanksgiving for the harvest were held in St. David's Church, Ton, last Thursday. In the morning there was a celebration of Holy Communion at 8.30, and a morning service at U o'clock. The service was read by the Rev T. W. Welch and the lessons by the Vicar of Ystradyfodwg and the Rev T. H. Williams. A very able sermon was preached by the Rev J. H. Jenkins, Blaen- garw. In the afternoon at 3 an organ recital was given, when solos were sung by Mr T. Royal, the choirmaster; Mr Owen Treharne, :C_ *he which commenced at '-30, the service was read by the Rev Gomar Price and the lessons were read by the Vicar and the Rev Ll. M. Williams, rector of Dowlais, the preacher for the evening. The church was prettily and tastily decorated by the ladies of the congregation. The choir did their part., as usual, very creditably, under the leadership of Mr T. Royal, and gave a splendid rendering of the anthem "Bless the Lord, oh my soul." Large congregations attended the services, and the offertories were handed to the Additional Aid Curates' Society. Services were continued on the following Sunday, and in addition to the IIsuaJ services a children's thanksgiving service was held in the afternoon at 2.30. The offer- tories at all the services were in aid of the above-named society..

Pentre. On Thursday the annual services of thanks- giving for the harvest win be celebrated at St. Peter's Church. A celebration of the Holy Communion at 8.30 a.m. will be followed by a morning service at 11 o'clock, when the preach- er will be the Rev L. J. James, B.A., Llan- gynwyd. In the afternoon an organ recital and sacred solos will be given. The preacher at the evening service will be the Rev J. R. Bucklev. B.D.. Vicar of LlandaiF. Thanksgiving services will be continued on Sunday next, the preacher fo. the evening being the Rev LI. Lloyd Davies, M.A.. Vicar of Llanwoimo.

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Ystrad qondda. On Sunday the annual thanksgiving services were held at Jerusalem English Wesleyan Chapel, Gelligaled, when Mr Jacob Ray, J.P., of Kisca, and the Rev M. Davit-s, Ystrad, dis- coursed most eloquently to crowded and appre- ciative congregations, who listened to the in- structive sermons with rapt attention. The building was exquisitely decorated with flowers, friut, etc., and we have no hesitation in saymg that it quite surpassed that of former years. The decorators were Mr Pickford, Mr Loughor, Mr Bowns, Mr Lewis, Mr and Mrs Coleman, and Mr and Mrs Taylor. Special anthems were sung by the choir under the conductorship of Mr Golding, Mr G. Edmunds presiding at the organ. The soloists were Miss Golding and iiliss B. Kendel. On Monday a public tea was held, when about 200 sat down to an excellent repast of tea and a nice variety of cake. The cables, which were prettily decorated, were pre- sided over by Mrs Pickford, Mrs Taylor, Sher- wood; Mrs Speed, Miss Davies. The cutiing up of the cake was attended to by Mrs Jenk ns, Mr Coleman, and Mrs Shaw. A sale of w,-rk and fruit, etc., was also held, Mrs Taylor, Sher- wood, and Mrs Jenkins, Gelli, superintending, j the fancy stall, while Mr Clark and Mr Bownes did like wise at the fruit stall. Flowers and vegetables were held up for sale by auction by Mr Emerson, who was not content until he had disposed of almost every salable article, there- by fleecing the buyers of their superfluous cash. The proceedings throughout were most success- ful finacially and otherwise, thanks to Mr Pick- ford and Mr Taylor, the chairman and ener- getic secretary anl treasurer respectively. On Saturday, September 16th, at Pontypridd, the marriage was solemnised of Miss Sarah Ann Daily, daughter of Mr T. Daily, Oak Villa, Ys- trad Rhondda, to Mr William Jones, clerk at the Treorky Colliery Offices, Treorky, anl late j o, Llandovery. Mrs Jones, who is a member of the scholastic profession, is very much liked and most highly respected in the neighbour- hood of Ystrad and surrounding district by all who have the pleasure of knowing her. She has, quite recently, belonged to Mr U. R. Edwards' staff at the Bodringallt Boys' School, and where, we need hardly say, Miss Daily had en deared herself by strong ties, at least, judging from the magnificent presents she has received from them. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked truly captivating in a dress of blue cloth with trimmings of cream silk and passemetre hat to match of white felt, trimmed with cream silk and white chiffon, plumes, and blue velvet. The bridesmaid, Miss M. A. Wil- liam, Cwmaman Schools, Aberdare, was at'ired in brown velvet, white hat, trimmed with white silk and roses. The best man was Mr Davies, printer, Pontypridd. The bride's uncle, Mr C. Saunders, Elan Valley, Rhayader, benig also present. We heartily congratulate Mr and Mrs JUleS, and wish them every happiness for the future. The happy pair left Pontypridd for Barry, there to spend the honeymoon. The annual thanksgiving services in connec- tion with St. Stephen's Church, Ystrad Rhon- daa, were held on Wednesday and Thursday, of last week. The service on Wednesday even- j ing was in Welsh, when an excellent sermon was preached by the Rev David Lewis, B.A. (Ap Ceredigion), Treorky. On Thursday the ser- vices were in English. The Holy Eucharist was celebrated at 11 a.m., afternoon service at 3. The Rev W. Lewis, Rural Dean, officiated. The evening service commenced at 7.30, when an ex- cellent discourse was delivered by the Rev T. Harries, B.A. (Vicar of Cwmpark) The ser- vices were continued on the following Sunday. The order of the services were as follows:- Morning, 11 o'clock, matins and sermon preacher, Rev J. A. Lewis, B.A., Trealaw; in I the afternoon, at 2.30, children's service, the preacher "Being the TRev J. V. Welch, St. Peter's, who also delivered an excellent dis- course to an appreciative congregation in the evening service at 6 o'clock. The services throghout were well attended. The church was neatly decorated for the occasion by Mr Boyer, Ystrad Rhondda, the Misser Boyer and friend Miss May Williams (Lamb), Mrs Golding, Mrs and Miss Wood, Mrs Watkins, Messrs Wybon and Watkins, and Mrs Evans (florist), Taff street, Gelli, who also kindly sent a very large portion of the decorations. The collections II were devoted to the Additional Crates' Aid Society. On Sunday and Monday last the Bodringallt Welsh Congregational Church, Ystrad Rbon- dda, held their annual anniversary services, the preacher for the occasion being the Revs H. J. Hughes, Carnarvon, and J. Pithian Davies, Treherbert, who discoursed most eloquently to crowded and appreciative congregations. Again we regret to record the death of an- other old and respected inhabitant of Ystrad Rhondda, in the person of Mrs Ann Morgan, wife of Mr Henry Morgan, of 51, William Street. The deceased lady fell in her garden some three weeks ago, and sustained in conse- quence a broken leg, which caused her very great pain, Later the medical attendant was called in. who informed the daughter and son- in-law that failure of the heart was rapidly getting on. This caused great fear in the fam- ily. With sorrow we mention that on Wednes- day evening, about 5.30, she passed away in death peacefully, at the age of 58 years. The deceased had lived in the Rhondda VaHey for the last 35 years. She was a faithful member of Tabernacle English Baptist Chapel, under the pastorship of the Rev T. Davies, Ynysybwl She was highly respected among her neighbours and friends. Ministers of several denominations visited her in her pain and anguish to speak of a world that knew neither pain nor sorrow. It was a great comfort to her family to hear her singing her last but favourite hymn, "Lead, kindly Light." The funeral took place on Moil- day amidst great sorrow and grief. The mour- ner (who followed, together with nearly 600 per- sons), were the following: Mr Henry Morgan (husband), Mr and Mrs Evan John (fruiterer), (son-in-law) and daughter), Mr Benjamin Phil- lips, Swansea (uncle), Messrs Ben Phillips, Whitland, and Thomas Phillips, Langhame (brothers), Mrs M. Jones and Mrs E. Bennet. (sisters), Messrs David Phillips, Benjamin Lewis Swansea, and Benjamin Phillips, Whitland (ne- phews), Mrs Collins (niece). Dowlais, together with Miss Mary John, Miss Anne Llewelyn, Mr W. J. Llewelyn, Mrs Evans, Mr Lewis John, Trealaw; Mr and Mrs Hubbard, Treforest; Mr and Mrs Davies, Nantymoel; Mrs Howells, Nantymoel; Mrs Morgan, Tonyrefail; Mr and Miss Webb, Griffin Hotel, Pentre; Mr and Mrs Lloyd, grocer, Ystrad; Mrs and Miss Williams, Commercial Hotel, Ystrad. Much credit. is duo to" Mr T. Smith, leader of Bethcar Choir, for the sympathy shown to the deceased friend. Tha choir rendered very appropriate pieces of music on the way to the cemetery, Rev E. Powell conducted the service at the house, while the Revs T. Davies and J. Davies officiated at the graveside. Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved family in their sad and unexpected bereavement.

po Maerdy. A very pretty wedding was solemnised at the Siloa Welsh Congregational Chapel, Maerdy, on Tuesday, the parties being Miss C. A. Rees (daughter of Mr W. Rees, Edwards street, and gister to the Rev T. M. Rees, of Buckley), and Mr Jenkin Jones, carpenter, of Clydach Vale. The bride was very prettily attired in a blue dress, trimmed with white satin, and white chi- ffon hats to match. The bride was given away by her father, and P.C. Jones, of Pontypridd, was the best man. The service was conducted by the brideVbrother, the Rev Thomas M. Rees, of Buckley,Cheshire, assisted by the Rev J. Hope Evans, Maerdy. The presents were very numerous and costly. numerous and costly.

Tylorstowf]. At the recent examination of the London College of Music held at Cardiff, Miss Annie Maud Rees, The Vicarage, Tylorstown, pupil of Mrs Jackson, Penrhys Road, was successful in obtaining a certificate for practical music. The fact that Miss Rees is still under 12 years of age, and has now been successful for the third time, is highly creditable. On Monday, the 25th of September, took place the funeral of Mr David Edwards, painter, of 93, East Street, who died at the Cardiff Infirmary on the morning of Wednesday the 20th, as the result of an accident which oc- curred at Tylorstown Station some three hours previously. The sad occurrence was fully re- ported in the press. The very large number of the friends and acquaintances of the deceased and his family, who attended the fun- eral, is evidence of the dep respect in which they are held in the neighbourhood. The ser- vice at the house was conducted by the Revs Dr Griffiths (U.), Pontypridd, and D. Rees, Pent,re. Then the cortege started for the station to catch the 1.15 train for Aberdare, where the interment took place at the public cemetery. At Aberdare Station a very large number of the public, and a contingent of the Antcdeluvian Order of Buffaloes, of which Order the deceased was a member, awaited the train. Aft-er singing a Welsh hymn, the pro- 6 11 y cession, which now extentled for half a mile, wended its way for the public cemetery, where the religious service was conducted by the Revs J. Hattmen Davies, Cefn (Un.), Dr Gri- ffiths, Pontypridd, Dd. Rees, Pentre, and the chaplain of the Buffaloes at Tylorstown. Be- sides uhe ministers named, we noticed the Revs J. J. George, Aberdare; Jenkin Williams, Pantear; J. E. Jones, Cwmbach; Jones, Tylorstown; besides two other Nonconformist ministers who were personally unknown to us. We should not like to let this opportunity pass without commenting on the very sensible and beautiful custom of the Order of Buffaloes, of whom there were some one hundred and fifty present, to wear white gloves and ties. For such symbols of light and hope are much more befitting a Christian burial than the Non- Christian,, gloomy, sombre, and funereally op- pressive black, which has hitherto served as emblematical tokens of grief and sorrow.

Caerphilly. The quarterly meeting of the Caerphilly Dis- trict of the Independent Order of Oddfellows (Manchester Unity) was held at the Castle Hotel on Monday. The officers present were —G.M. William David; Deputy G.M. Sidney Griffiths; Titus Llewelyn, treasurer; and Thos. Morgan, corresponding secretary. Levies re- ceived from lodges amounted to 288 2s; funeral claims and A.M.C. annual expenses, JE152 2s; balance of management and funeral fund, £ 600. It was also resolved that Is levy per member be paid to the funeral fund for next quarter. Messrs R. J. Edwards, James Leonard, and Daniel Watkins were nominated as candidates for the Deputy Grand Master's chair. It was resolved to present Bro. George Young (Machen) on his retirement from the corresponding secre- taryship of the district, after 62 years' service, with an illuminated address and a purse of gold.

Ynysir. We understand that Mr Hughes, the pastor of Ainon (B) Chapel, has received and accepted a call from two important joint churches near Llansteplian. While regretting the departure of Mr Hughes, we sincerely wish him every suc- cess in his new sphere of labour. Approaching Departure of Mr Tom Thomas. -We understand that Mr Tom Thomas, the well-known Royal Treorky soloist, is about to leave for London, where he intends becoming I a student of the Guild Hall School of Music. We wish him success.

Treherbert. On Tuesday last P.C. James. Treherbert, united himself in the bonds of holy matrimony to Mrs Williams, the young widow of the late son of the Wyndham Hotel, Tynewydd.

SIGNALMEN'S MEETING AT PONTYPRIDD A meeting of the Taff Vale Railway signal- men was held at the Pontypridd Empire-all on Sunday evening, when resolutions were passed to *ask for an eight hours' day to all busy and important boxes; to ask for an advance of 3s a week for all regular and relief signalmen; that Sunday duty should be paid for at the rate of time and a half, and that the noard be asked to appoint more sick relief men, so that in cases of sickness signalmen would not be' required to work twelve hours. It was stated that the clothes, supposed to be due in June, had not yet been received. Hope* were ex- pressed that all signalmen on the Taff Vale Railway would attend a meeting tn Cardiff on Sunday next, in order to carry out the programme to a successful issue.

PROSECUTION BY THE RHONDDA DISTRICT COUNCIL. At the Ystrad Police Court on Monday David Thomas, of Amos Hill, PenygftLig, was sum. moned tor failing to comply with the ordei V^8'ltrate abate Certain Usances at 36 and 37, Trealaw Road, Trealaw. Dr Herbert Jones, medical officer of health, and Inspector James Wdliams, gave evidence, and proved that the necessary works had not been carried out as ordered by the magistrates on 21st Anpi«f i f Mr T. P. Jenkins said defendant been given 7, Trtr'r .of doini: w*. « £ therefore »e tod a dai,y p^ 2., 6d torn the a*, of the order (Aognst L) until the work was carried out, together with the. costs.

PONTYPRIDD LICENSING SESSIONS. j The adjourned Licensing Session for the Pontypridd Petty Sessional Division was heard at Pontypridd on Wednesday before a full Bench of magistrates. There was a good at- tendance at the commodious court. The magis- trates sitting were Mr J. Ignatius Williams, stipendiary (in the chair), Dr T. W Pom- Messrs T. P. Jenbns, D. Llewelyn, Dr Hunter,' T J Iilchards David Thomas, AJderman Rd. W Mnr L V<]l u1S', D\tVV- Davies, Alderman F Hamlen-Williams, P. J. Dunn Evsuf t K ?°r,don Lenox> Jones Evan John, and Dr Morgan. The Tcmneranc« SthWer £ rep'fented hy Aldermnn J. Jone^s Pon^n%i J Morns (president of the ontypndd and Rhondda Defence Lea^u") H R^%T yAOrSt0W2"' Rev. J" William?- Havod L?" TWOn' D- M- Jone* (Treforest), CtlfynydT h' and Rev M" Williams, COMMERCIAL HOTEL, CILFYXYDD. The first application heard was for the Com- mercial Hotel, Cilfynydd, for Mr John Evans. Mr S. T. Evans, M.P., appeared for the. appli- cant, and Mr Denman Benson opposed for the owners of the Albion Hotel, Richard's Arms, and Cilfynydd Hotel. Mr Bowen Rowlands, instructed by Mr Donald McClean. opposed for an the Temperance Party, and Mr Rhvs Williams appeared to support the application for the trustees of the Estate on which the Commercial Hotel is built. Mr S. T. Evans pointed out, in opening, that the licence had been granted for the past two years, but at the Confirming Committee each year it had been thrown out. However, the claims this year were stronger than ever. A population of 143 had been added to the place And another factor was that a station had been constructed by the T.V.R. on the wav from Pontypridd to Llancaiach opposite the new hotel. Mr T. R. Phillips, architect, Pontypridd, sub- mitted plans of the house, and added that 1,4-69 residents were nearer this house than other licenced houses. He believed the hotel was essential. William James Edwards, assistant engineer for the T.V.R., said the new bridge from the company's new station was opposite the new hotel. Dr Watkin Jones, Merthyr, supported the application on behalf of his co-trustees of the CWfvnydd Estate. The application was gran- ted. STANLEY HOTEL, STANLEYTOWN. An application for a provisional licence for tan ley Hotel, Stanleytown, was made bv Mr Rhys Williams for Mr W. Bevan. This hou-e :s situated near the Tylorstown station, and applications for licences have been refused several times. Mr Bowen Rowlands again op- posed for the Temperance League. Mr Wil- liams pointed out that there was not. a licensed house in this district, with 101 occupied houses and a population of 650. It was a new district, and all the licensed accommodation was on the other side of the valley. Mr B. Rowlands protested that the applica- tion was premature. The Bench, without retiring, refused the ap- plication. CREIGIAU HOTEL. Mr Rhys Williams applied for the transfer of the Rock and Castle Inn, Pentvrch. to the Creigau Hotel, for Mrs Elizabeth Thomas. The Creigau Hotel is situated near the station on the Barry line. Mr Bowen Rowlands opposed for the Temperance Party and Mr Joseph Henry Jones opposed for the landlord of the Dynevor Arms and Red Cow Inn, Croesvane.—Refused. FARMERS' ARMS, HAVOD. Mr Rhys Williams applied for a transfer of the licence from the Farmers' Arms, Havod, for Mr John Thomas, to a new and more commo- dious building on the 8.1'6 of Mr John Morgan's shop, which at present had an off-licence, and was going to be re-built.. Mr S. T. Evans op- posed for the landlord of the Trehavod Hotel, and Mr B. F. Williams, Q.C., for the. Havod estate. I In supporting his application, Mr Williams Id j contended that the present Farmers' Arms was I in an awkward position. They intended remov- ing it to a house which would be a good house and the centre of the propertv. The proposed new hotel was situated about 110 yards from the Havod railway station. During the last four years 171 houses had been built in the dis- trict. At present the Trehavod Hotel and the Farmers' Aarms supplied a population of 2,294, and it was intended that the new hotel should supply half that population. The plans, which had been passed by the District Council, were submitted by Mr A. O. Evans, who gave evi- dence in support of the application. The applicant, replying to Mr S. T. Evans, who opposed on behalf of the Vaughan'a Arms, said he did not know whether the new hotel would be a tied house. Mr Evans: I suppose you are tied not to tell. (Laughter).—No reply. Mr Downing, Cardiff, said he appeared for the Barry Railway Company, the owners of the freehold of the Farmers, to support the application. The Bench announced their decision without retiring, which was to the effect that they thought the public-house should be removed somewhere, but not to the present site. Con- sequently the application was refused. GLANDWR HOTEL, YSTRAD RHONDDA. Mr Richard Williams, of the Lamb Inn, Ys- trad Rhondda, applied for a provisional licence for the Glandwr Hotel, which is about 800 yards distance from the Lamb Inn. Mr B. Francis Williams, Q.C., and Mr Rhys Williams (in- structed by Mr Gerald Bruce, Pontypridd) ap- peared for the applicant. Opposition was offered by Mr Benson on behalf of the King's Head Hotel, Sandy Bank Hotel, Bodringallt Arms, Commercial Hotel, and the Gelligaled Hotel. Mr W. Sankey, Cardiff, opposed on behalf of Mr R. S. Boyer and others for Messrs Cory and Company, owners of the Institute and Library, which is in close proximity to the new hotel. Mr Bowen Rowlands opposed on behalf of the Temperanoe Party. The magistrates said they thought the case was not made out, and they did not wish to hear Mr Rowlands' address for the defence. Mr Rowlands' address for the defence. DUKE OF YORK. TYLORSTOWN. An application was made by Mr Rhys Wil- liams on behalf of Mr William Williams for a provisional licence for the Duke of York Hotel. Tylorstown. Mr S. T. Evans opposed for other hotels in the district, and Mr Bowen Rowlands for the Temperance Party. In opening Mr Williams explained that tite house was large, and was nearly ready. There was only one licensed house 350 yards away from the Duke of York. There were 551 occu- pied houses, which meant a population of 3,581, out of which 1,267 persons lived nearer this house ahtn any other hotel. There were three existing hotels in the place, including the Diamond Jubilee Hotel, the licence of which was granted two years ago.. Mr T. R. Phillips, who proved the plans, said the house would cost £ 3,000. An application for a licence two years ago had been refused owing to the site, which had since been altered entirely. The opposition held that an additional hotel was totally unnecessary .-The Court granted the application. LLWYNCELYN HOTEL, PORTH. An application was made for Mr David Jen- kins, builder, Porth, by Mr S. T. Evans for a licence for Llwyncelyn Hotel, Porth. The com- pleted building, said Mr Evans, was of a most convenient character. It was built on the north-east side of Porth. No licence had been granted in Porth since 1885. Since then 421 new houses had been built, which gave a po pula- I tion of 2,736. Within the half mile radius there were seven hotels which gave 1,410 house. On the north-east side there was only one house, viz., the Duke of York Hotel, and that was situated towards the upper portion of Porth. On that side there were 745 houses, which gave a population of 4,842 supplied by the Duke of w • ventured to suggest that the case before their worships was one of the strongest put that day. £ 4i500T" R' Phil,ips said building had cost UTOiewe supporting the application was given by Mr VVilliam Henry James, secretary to the Llw^mcdyn Building Club, who said that 109 houses had been built near the proposed new hotel during- the last four years. All were occupied. For the opposition Mr A. O. Evans stated that add it anal accommodation had been provi- ded at the Imperial Hotel at a cost of £1850, which made a total cost of £ 3,000. Mr Rhys Williams, who opposed on behalf o' the Imperial Hotel. stated that the grantin- of a licence to the Duke of York would m utter ruin to Mr Davies, the landlord of hr. Imperial, who bad always kept his house in good or^er. The application was mfused.

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interesting Proceedings at Penycoedcae. PRESENTATIONS TO MR VIVIAN THOMAS, HIGH BAILIFF, AND HIS SISTERS. After the exceptionally beautiful summer weather we have had, with its glorious sunshine and cloudless sky, it would be ungrateful to grumble now because a change has come. In some respects it is a welcome change, especially to those who have been surely inconvenienced by a very scanty water supply, as well as to far- mers, who have seen their pasturage scorching beneath the burning rays of the sun. But a clouded sky, a murky atmosphere, and a heavy downpour of rain, such as prevailed on Monday last, are decidedly not favourable for out-door [ entertainments. The intention of having a garden party on that day at Tir-Mab-Ellis, had in consequence to be abandoned. It was a pity, for the fine lawn, skirted by noble trees ana ftandsome shrubs, was well adapted for sn-h a purpose. The weather was likewise the cause of another disappointment. Arrangements bJ been made for photographing the guests, but under the circumstances this was not practi- cable. A barn proved a very serviceable sub- stitute for the lawn. Busy hands had taste- fully draped the wooden walls with flags and I other coverings. Several long tables were ar- ranged, and a capital tea was provided. The place was lighted up by means of many large Chinese lanterns, and ornamented with flower- .ing plants and ferns. The occasion was an interesting one. Mr Thomas and his two sis- ters have resided at Tir-Mab-Ellis for about three years, and during that time have won the respect of all living in the neighbourhood. The two sisters have devoted themselves to promote the comfort and welfare of the inhabi- tants. With zeal which cannot be too highly commended they have done all in their nower !n instructing the young, conducting BibV classes, Bands of .Hope, etc., visiting the sick and literally aiding those in need of pecuniary help. As they are leaving Tir-Mab-Elhs to re jside in Llantrisant, a proposal was made to present them with some token of respect and gratitude. The idea, once started, at once caught on, and was carried to a successful issue without any difficulty. As Mr Thomas and his sisters were desirous of gathering the villagers around them before leaving they decided the best way of doing this would be to invite all to a tea. The leaders in the testimonial move- ment decided to embrace this opportunity for presenting the testimonials. Between three and four o'clock on Monday afternoon the quiet of the neighbourhood was broken by strains of music. Soon the Ponty- pridd Volunteer Band was seen advancing to- wards the point of attraction. Taking up a position in front of the house they continued to discourse sweet music during the arrival of the numerous guests, and after tea accompanied the singing of several hymns. Among the guests were Mr and Mrs Gordon Lenox, Miss Vignolles, Mr and Mrs Medhurst, Mr and Mrs Horace Gregory, Mr and Mrs Bramwell, Mi and Mrs Campbell, Rev J. P. Hughes and Mrs Hughes, Major and Mrs Hill-Male, Mr Gerald Bruce, Miss Brooker, Miss Evans, Mr and Mrs Wm. Coles, Mr Thomas, of the shop, Peny- coedcae. Mr May berry, Mr J. P. Evans, lay reader, etc., etc. After tea, the tables having been removed, Mr Mayberry presided. He said he felt proud to b, present on that interesting and important occasion. They could have selected a more worthy chairman to preside over the meeting, 'but their choice had fallen upon him, and he fplt much obliged to them. He had known the Thomases ever since -they came into the neigh- bourhood, some three years ago. He could easily give dozens of instances by way of show, ing the kindness and benevolence of the Misses Thomas, but he had been told to be short, and a strong wish had been expressed by them that very little should be said about what they had done. As they were about leaving the neigh- bourhood Mr Thomas and his sisters wished, before going, to gather their neighbours around them that they might spend a pleasant evening together. Upon this becoming known it was felt that the occasion would be a very suitable one for showing their appreciation of the many acts of kindness performed by the Misses Thomas, and of the good work they had done during their residence there, by presenting them with some token of the esteem in which they were held. After speaking in the highest terms of their kindness to all, and especially of their great generosity, their sympathy with the sufTerincr, their kindly help to those in poverty. and their zealous and persevering- efforts in the Sunday School, and other departments ot Christ's work, he expressed the hope that they might be spared many years to carry on the Lord's work elsewhere, as they had been doing in that neighbourhood during the past three years. After a solo by Mr David Williams, Mrs Hill-Male, as the representative of the inhabi- tants of Penycoedcae, presented an address, which had been very neatly "grot up" and framed to Miss Mabel Thomas.Mrs Hill-Mal?. after a few remarks, handed the address to Miss Mabel Thomas. Mr Coles, as representing the members of the Mission Church and the inhabitants of Beddnu. then presented a similar address to Miss Bertha Thomas, signed by W. Coles, secretary; T. Thomas, treasurer; F. Mayberry. chairman: J. P. Evans, lay reader. Mr Coles said he was quite a stranger to Miss Thomas, but he knew she had shown much kindness to the poor in Beddau, and had laboured for their good. He. wished her long life and happiness. Mr ,J, P. Evans, lav reader, as representing both places, presented a BibI" to each of th Misses Thomas. He trusted i hey would be as useful in their now sphere :10'. tbev held bf-r. there. Mr Thomas Thomns then presented Mr Vivian hiTnas vi-, a b'l-Vsc-rr. •••-r-tr.n'ed wa'k• stick, bf-rin a very hon and wr table senntion. Mr Vivian Thomas, in '"oturnine' thanb. he could not think what- t-hev had present^ anything to hi", for. Hc'vever, be chouH valua the stick for tbeir kindness. Mr Thomas both H k- <a 1 li3"31"06 111 one resPect—they ootii liked a guo<i horse, il^auehter). oppomimlffK6 &aid h& Wair °bhged for SSK } S Pi'e''ent °U that interesting his U>r a Pia?luJ comparison between his sen ices ana those of the Misses Thomas 5:atSrkT-mid ^oectcae. will sus^Ta <*eod work i\lh"?! -^ey had dene a a wish ihey were actuated not by to carry°om r ?rfiSe °*. ^eir fellow men, but go abroad anrl^f \,Gt the SuPrt-^e Ruler to fu thc nl g00(? to aU men" You»S men .•.u *LHUU have cau^u to iook back with profound -lhankfulnc-ss at the time of the -Liiouus work tlivjre. He h-u mnrl. to that of Personally he"felt very tlv^T and efforts- they had "done at i'envcocacae W°rk -the Rev Mr Hughes" -A J H-> J, I were most pieaseu at seen>^ so that evening. ° present

Treharris. ■? n Glas Colliery (House Coal), Quakers' lard, which has been closed for some time, Jias ajain been re-opened. Annual meetings were held at Betliania Cal- vimstic Methodist on Sunday, when Professor Edwin Williams and the Rev D. Oliver, Rhym- HEy, preached to large congregations. We are pleased to hear that Mr Edward Hardy has decided to re-open classes in Build- ing Construction in Merthyr Vale this session. As such classes are net held in Treharris an ex- cellent opportunity is offered to carpenters 1.ai!SCm' p'ambcrs> tiler- and plasterers in the district to avail themselves of tne opportunity I joining. The classes will meet on Thursday September 28th, at 7.15. in the Merthvr Vale Mixed School. On Monday evening the night school in con- nection with the Merthyr School Board was opened with gratifying prospects, as 25 were enrolled on the first night. The classes will be held on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings. The subjects taught: Doys. com- mercial arithmetic, writing, and composition and ^ommercia] correspondence: magnetism and electricity, shorthand, history, and drill etc A series of lantern ]ectures wi„ th session. Here is a splendid opportunity to improve one's education, and all young men should take advantage of it. Further particu- On Thursday sennight, at the Board Schools a complimentary tea was given to Miss Mary Gwen Davies. upon her leaving for Swansea Training ollege. There was a large attend- onT' T*6 b°in" an exceedinglj successful one. The following ladies had trays.—Mrs Warren, Mrs Edwards (Glen View, Tohn Mrs Gibbon (Oaklands). Mrs Griffiths (Royal i JenkmS' MrS NlchoIa*- Mrs Rich- ards (Oaklands). Mrs Thomas (Bargoed Terrace), and the Misses Parkes and Sproute. The cloth having been removed a concert was held, under the chairmanship of Mr Rees Jones, senior, those taking part being Mr Llewelyn Gibbon. Miss Bessie Clee, Mr T. B. Davies, Mr Rees Powell, Mr John Edwards, Mr. W. A. Davies, Mr W. T. Lewis, Mr Pcnry Morgan, Mr David Jones, TrTWliham Evans, and a quartette bv Mr W. T. Lewis and party. Miss Jennie Lewis ably performed the duties of accompanist. During the proceedings a purse of gold was pre- sented to Miss Davies by Miss Payne. Mr T- Andrews, checkweigher, responded on behalf of Miss Davies and parents. Much credit is due to Mr J. Moseley Jones and Mr T- And™™ -° for the creditable manner in which thev per- formed the secretarial duties. Votes of thanks to the chairman and committee. ladies and ar- tistes, and the secretaries and collectors, termi- nated the proceedings.

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