Glamorgan Free Press

Cilfynydd. Master Robert Evans, the son of Mr Evan Evans, outfitter, Cambrian House, died on Saturday morning last after an illness extending over many months, the cause of death being that dreaded disease—consumption. The de- ceased was a most promising and well-beloved young man ,and was a member of Moriah Con- gregational Church. Much sympathy is felt with the parents in their sad bereavement. The funeral took place on Thursday, the place of burial being Glyntaff Cemetery. It was large, ly attended by the tradespeople and work- people of the place. The Rev R. E. Williams, pastor of Moriah Chapel, officiated. We also regret to record the death of Hugh Roberts, son of Mr John Roberts, William street, who passed away on Monday morning. The cause of death in this instance was also con- sumption. The deceased was a member of Moriah Church. The interment takes place to- day (Friday) at Llanelly, Breconshire. Evening classes were opened at the Board Schools this week, and a large number of stu- dents enrolled. The fees are to be returned as prizes to the most successful students at the end o' the term. The classes are to be conducted by Mr Richard Williams, schoolmaster, and his assistants.

Ferndale. Harvest thanksgiving services were held at the English Church, Ferndale, on Sunday last The edifice was crowded at both services, and at the evening services the Rev Mr Davies, of Maerdy, officiated. The preacher took for his text Acts xx. 35, "Remember the word of the Lord, Jesus Christ, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive." He empha- sised the necessity of being of a humble and selfdenying nature. a.nd always praiseworthy to the Lord. The congregation listened with earnest attention, and they were held spell- bound by his able mastery of the subject. The Church was very tastefully decorated with fruit flowers, and vegetables. Collections were taken up at the close, and a very good sum was, we are told, collected. |

Pentre. The anual social gathering of the Pentre and District Shop Assistants, a function which is looked forward to with a great amount of pleasure and interest, was held at the Ton Schools on Thursday last. As is customary on such occasions, the subject nearest and dearest to the hearts of all, viz.,Organisation was much discussed. Addresses on same were given by the chairman, Mr Fred Jones (Lipton's), Mr J. C. Morgan (Hodges's), and the secretary of the local branch, Mr T. Matthias. During the evening, a mirth-provoking dialogue en- titled "Four After One," or "Courting under Difficulties," was given by the Shop Assistants' Dramatic Societvy, in which the following took part: Messrs Woodward, Miles, Jones, and Collins, and Miss Moss and Miss Elice Cove, who deserve special mention for the splendid histrionic ability displayed. After participat- ing in a. number of enjoyable games, the merry company sat down to an excellently provided meat tea, Miss Moss, Miss Cook, and Mrs Annie Jones (Aberystwyth) presiding at the tables. For the remaining part of the even- ing, a splendidly arranged musical programme was proceeded with. The "Rhondda Dan Leno," Mr J. Jones, gave a few of his funni- osities, followed by Mr W. Davies, Ton; Miss Alice Cove, and Mr T. J. Davies, L.C.M., accompanied on the pianoforte by Mr J. Da- vies. An hour before midnight saw the ter- mination of a pleasantly-spent evening, which was brought to a close in the usual loyal man- ner. The annual harvest festival was held at the Wesleyan Chapel, Pentre, on Sunday last, when most impressive sermons were delivered to large congregations by the resident pastor, Rev G. Makin, at the morning service, and the Rev E. Pratt, Tonypandy, in the evening. In the afternoon, an interesting service of song, entitled, "John Hildon's Harvest," was ren- dered by the chapel choir, the reader being Mr A. N. Smith, B.A., Ton. On Monday evening, I a public meeting was held, when addresses were delivered by the circuit ministers and others. All the services were excellently attended, and the proceeds were handed to the Trust Fund.

LiwynypiaL On Tuesday the Quarterly Association of the South Wales and Monmouthshire Calvinistic Methodists opened their proceedings at the Bethania Chapel, Llwynypia, there being a large and representative gathering under, the presidency of the Rev Robert Salmon (Llan- sadwen). The secretarial duties were per- formed by the Rev T. J. Morgan (Garw), The Breoonshire Monthly Meeting reported that Lord Tredegar had generously presented to the Calvinistic Church at Pontfarn, near Bre- con. a pieee of ground to extend the chapel burial ground. The Rev J. Cynddylan Jones, D.D.. Cardiff, in an able address, said there was a diversity of opinion as to the incorpora- tion of the General Assembly, but he wished to move that a committee be appointed to con- sider and report to the next association on the wovs of incorporating the General Assembly. The proposal was seconded by the Rev J. Mor- gan Jones, Cardiff. The Rev Rees Evans Llanwrlvd, and Dr Rees (Cefn), secretary aixl chairman of the committee respectively, submit- te 1 to the meeting the deferred question of the last association, viz., that of the education of the candidates for the ministry. The commit- tee presented the scheme slightly emended in- corporating the suggestions from the monthly meetmgs. The Rev D. Oliver, Rhymnev, men- tioned the fact of the Rev Aaron Davies,Barry, having been recognised by the Yale Univer- *ity, who had conferred upon him the honorarv title of Doctor of Divinity. The president, in the name of the Association, expressed its ioy and congratulations to Dr Aaron Davies. A request was sent from the Monmouthshire Monthly Meeting for permission to sell Con- nexional property at Machen, and a similar re- quest was made in the name of the Presbytery to sell a plot of land at Saltmead, Cardiff, to the Cardiff Corporation, for street improve- ments. The Association granted both requests. The meetings continued throughout the week,

Ynysir. We are pleased to announce the success which attended Miss Maggie Owen at the ab- ove place at the recent examination held in c.onnection with the London College of Music This young lady, who gives much promise for the future, was given 97 marks out of a pos sible 100, thus gaining a first class certificate in Theory. She is a pupil of Miss Evans. Rhydyr.

Tonyrefail. "Hanes Tonyrefail a"r ylchoodd, alu Dyrnon Hynod, 3m nghyda lluniau rai," Pris Is Id. Aafooer stampa at Moriem, Trefomt. 4997 C168

Senghenydd. The numerous friends of the Senghenydd and Aber Debating Society will doubtless be pleased to hear of the strides it is making. Offers of support are being continually received by the I secretaries and others, and an excellent pro- gramme of Welsh and English subjects is an. ticipated. Much interest and enthusiasm is displayed by the young men of the place in the preparation of their papers on various subjects, and we learn that the book shelves of Cardiff and other libraries are being eagerly searched from floor to roof for information, and as a sequence, there are good prospects of collieries becoming during the present Session the pro- perty of the State, railways being nationised, the Lords abolished, Her Majesty dethroned, and Socialism the order of the day. The oppo- sition, too, are up, and doing. Bold resistance to reform will be made, and much eloquence is to be displayed in favour of retaining the pre- sent mode of controlling the affairs of the na- tion. The committee are to be congratulated ( on the excellent way they have carried out the arrangements. It has been decided to com- mence the session with a conversazione, which is to take place on October 26th. 1899. The old members, who left Senghenydd, will be hearti- ly welcomed by their friends. I am pleased my humble letter in your columns has attracted that loyal section of Cambria's sons who pro- claim "Oes y byd i'r iaith Gymraeg," to our assistance in formulating a Welsh section. Members will be glad to learn that the genial Mr Josiah Morgan, Gwern-y-Milwr, has very kindly offered the use of the Assembly Rooms gratuitously. Mr Morgan did the same last year, besides numerous other favours in the interests of the society. The generosity he has always displayed towards everything pro bono publico is exemplary, and too well known to need recapitulation. We desire here, on be- half of the Debating Society, to acknowledge our appreciation of his benevolence, and to ten- der him our heartiest thanks.

Peqrhiwceiber The funeral of Mrs Catherine Lewis took place on Wednesday. The departed was the late proprietress of the Ivor Arms, Pontllan- fraith, Mon. The deceased had retired from business and came to spend the residue of her life with her sister, Mrs Mainwaring, who at- tended to her most tenderly. She died at the advanced age of 80. She had been received to communion at Carmel Congregational Chprch, and shewed signs of interest in the cause dur- ing her comparative short life in our midst. The end came, and she was on Wednesday, according to her wish conveycd by hearse to be interred at Mynydd Islwyn Church graveyard. In the house before starting the Rev R. Thomas read a portion of Holy Writ and Rev W. R. Jones (B.), offered prayer. A hymn was given out to sing by the pastor, "Daeth yr awr im' ddianc adre' etc., after which the solemn cortege by vehicles followed the corpse to its last resting place at the old church at Mynydd Islwyn. The curate officiated in Welsh and English. On Monday the funeral of Mr John Jenkins, bookseller, took place, when an exceptionally large concourse of people assembled to pay the last tribute of respect to the departed, who died at the early age of 33, and leaves a widow and four little ones to bewail their loss of a kind husband and a tender father. The de- parted was a member at Carmel Congregation- al Church, and was highly esteemed by all as a strenuous man. His health had failed him for a considerable time, but be struggled ha-d to live to the last. Great sympathy is being felt with his bereaved young widow, who was not able to follow the mortal remains of her beloved to their last resting place owing to severe illness. The Rev R. Thomas pathetically officiated on the sad occasion, and bore testi- mony to the great energy of the departed even to the last. He had failed to follow his em- ployment in the works, hence he started a small business in stationery and bookselling, and did all in his power to maintain his family. The funeral service throughout was most ten- der and pathetic. Harvest thanksgiving meetings were in evi- dence this week, when the friends at Hermon (C.M.) and at Carmel (C.), held their meetings on Monday. The English Congregationalists I also held their services on Sunday and Monday, when the pastor, Rev Joshua Lewis, preached appropriate sermons on the occasion, and a ( Pleasant Sunday Afternoon was held under the presidency of Mr John Gough. On Monday afternoon they held a tea party, and in the evening a miscellaneous gathering, under the presidency of Mr W. Isaacs, one of Carmel Church's highly esteemed deacons. All the thanksgiving meetings were exceptionally well attended. We understand that the friends at Jerusalem (B.) are at it energetically preparing for the forthcoming bazaar. We wish them every suc- cess. On Sunday and Monday, the Wesleyans held their anniversary preaching services, when ser- mons were delivered by the Revs John Hughes, (Glanystwyth), Bangor; J. D. Jones, Aber- dare; and J. Pritchard, Mountain Ash. A concert on a large scale is being got up chiefly through the instrumentality of Mr W. N. Matthews, the proceeds of which will be d,, voted for the benefit of several deserving J widows. We deeply regret to record the death of one of the oldest inhabitants of the place, viz., Mrs < Carr, wife of Mr John Carr, store-keeper at 1 the colliery. Her death is widely lamented, i An account of the funeral will appear next < week. ]

Lianbradack. ] On Monday last, the Welsh Congregational 1 Church, Llanbradach, held their annual tea < and concert, when there was a very large nam- i ber in attendance, and the catering was every- ] thing that could be desired. The following 1 ladies presided at the tables: —Mesdames James, Evans, Jones, Roberts, T. Jarvin, and < Jarvis, Teaton, Hopkins, Davies, and Hughes, Messrs Roberts and Hopkins assisting at the tea. The whole arrangements were under the management of Mr J. Jones Grove street. At 7.30 p.m., a splendid concert was arranged, and a good selection of music was gone through, which reflected great credit on those in charge of the arrangements. Chairman, Mr A.Evans. Gienview House; accompanist, Mrs Hard wick, Roval Stores. The following soloists took port: Misses Cosslett, Pontypridd; Laura Price, Cardiff; Brown, Llanbradach; Enoch, Llanbradach; Messrs Edward Pugh (Llew Myi-iach), Ys-tradmynach; Phillin Skvm, Messrs Skvm, Jones, and Bowen gave a beautiful ren- dering of "Fair Flora Decks, and Miss Bowen and Mr Daniel Jones gave a fine rendering of the duet, "Hywel and Blodwen." Miss GwJad- ys Bowen, at a special request grave the re- citation "Anna's Mission," and was received with applause. After the usual votes of thanks to those who presided at the tabh^,and those who assisted in the concert, and especial- ly to the chairman, the concert was brought to a, close by singing the Welsh National An- them, "Hen wlad fy nhadau." The whole pro- ceedings proved a decided success in every re- spect, financially and otherwise.

ATHLETICS. At the Treherbert football ground on Sat- urday a footrace took place between Mr Wm. Williams, Penrynglen, and Mr J. Perkins, Tyn- ewedd for a stake of £10. Williams was the favourite, but Perkins won by about a yard.

Abereynon. "Better times for the "working man" was the subject of an excellent lecture delivered by the Rev D. Davies, Tonypandy, at Moriah English Baptist Chapel on Thursday evening last to a crowded congregation. The Rev J. F. Williams fulfilled the duties of chair- man, and solos were rendered during the even- ing by Mrs Harries, Tonypandy. The pop- ular pastor of this church is the Rev T. Davies, son of the lecturer

Cwmpark. Mr Editor,—Will you please be good enough to allow me a small space in the columns of the "Free Press" to thankfully acknowledge the kindness and sympathy extended to our daughter and ourselves in our bereavement? Through the sudden death of our loving grand- child, Annie May, and also to thank the inhabitants of the district as well as the numerous friends that came from a distance to pay their last tribute to her mortal remains. -Thanking you, sir, yours, etc., Evan and Mary Jones, 2, Gaffer Row, Cwmpark.

-+- Pontypridd-Wednesday. Before Mr J. Ignatius Williams (Stipendiary) Alderman Richard Lewis, Mr R. T. Richards. BREACH OF THE LORD'S DAY ACT. Mary Stubbs and Morgan Jones, of Ponty- pridd, were fined 2s 6d for selling sweets on Sunday, and Maria Veal for selling candles. This was the second offence for Mrs Stubbs. THE UNMUZZLED WAIL. Several local persons appeared to answer summonses for allowing their unmuzzled can- nines to wander at will without the necessary jaw confiner. The excuses given were either "I didn't know the dog was out" or "I was feeding the brute and he escaped." "Oh, that is the same old story," observed the Stipendiary, and they were all fined Is and costs. LADY PUBLICAN FINED FOR SUNDAY TRADING. The landlady of the Rhydyfelen Inn, Rhydy- felen, Mrs Isaacs, was summoned for Sunday trading. P.C. Stibbs deposed to watching the house at a distance on Sunday, the 8th inst. He saw several men enter and leave the pre- mises. Upon investigation it was found that a number of them lived in the locality within the prescribed distance. When questioned by the constable Mrs Isaacs said she thought they were travellers. In reply to a question from the Bench, she now repeated this statement. The Stipendiary told her that there were too many people well-known to her for her to think that. She could not have made a mis- take in all the cases. A fine of 21, including costs, was imposed. The men found on the premises, viz., John Freeman, Samuel Thomas, William Jones, Dd. Jones, and William Thomas, were fined 10s for aiding and abetting. NAMELESS! ¡ For having no name on his cart Edward ¡ Phipps, Coedpenmaen, was fined 5s. Phipps did not answer the summons. "NOT FIT TO HAVE A HORSE AND CART." Herbert Davies, Rhydfelen, was fined 10s for leaving his horse and cart outside the Trehafod Hotel unattended on the 5th inst. P.C. Grif- fiths proved the case. Numerous convictions I' for furious driving, etc., were recorded against defendant, and he had been previously cau- tioned. ¡ The Stipendiary said he was certainly a man unfit to be in charge of a horse and trap. AN OBSTREPEROUS COLLIER. Evan Price, a Treforest collier, just out of his teens, was charged with being drunk and disorderly and refusing to quit the Railway Inn, Treforest. When P.C. Stibbs appeared on the scene Price said it would take the best man in Treforest to turn him out; of course the customary expletive was itroduced into the mark. P.C. Stibbs proved to be the best man because he succeeded in ejecting the disturber. Result at Court, fined 5s. UNJUST WEIGHTS AT A TREORKY SHOP. UNJUST WEIGHTS AT A TREORKY SHOP. Margaret, Hughes, Treorky, was summoned for using light weights at her shop. Inspector Morgan now produced the weights and said | that one was a drachm short and the other a that one was a drachm short and the other a quarter of an ounce. The Bench ordered tho scales to be confiscated, and asked Mrs Hughes .p,il thp f'osts of the case. ( Albert Gregory, and Patrick Rattican. who ai6!0 with bein-; deserters from the Wst Welsh Regiment, admitted the offence remanded IA *wait an escort. OBEYING DOCTOR'S ORDERS ANT) ITS RESULT. hmith M^engjr, a smart, tall, burly, young hmith M^engjr, a smart, tall, burly, young man from Clydach Vale, was charged with a very determined assault- upon P.C. Dolbv at I Tonypandy on the 16th inst. near the Rridpend Inu. Messenger said he had been ordered by the doctor to take brandy for his chest He supposed he had tak-m too much, but remenv berect nothing about the assault upon the man. Defendant hail previously been nom-ie- ted for similar as*mlts. He was now ordered to be imprisoned for two months with Im-d talKUir.

THE RHONDDA VALLEY BAPTIST MIN- ISTERIAL UNION. MONTHLY MEETING AT SALEM, PORTH On Tuesday the 10th inst., the Rhondda Val- ley Ministerial Union held their Monthly Meet- ing, the first of the session at Salem, Porth. The conference commenced at p.m under the presidency of the Rev R. B. Jones, the new minister of, the church. RESOLUTIONS. 1—In the absence of the secretary, the Rev. D. C. Jones, Cwmpark was elected secretary pro. tern.. I 2—The following Reverend gentlemen, J. Williams, Porth,T. Davies, Moriah, Pentre, and R. B. Jones, Salem, Porth were heart- ilv received as new members of the assoeiat- ion. 3—The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. 4—A vote of sympathy was passed with the secretary, the Rev B. Davies, in his present illness and wishing him a speedy recovery. 5-That we desire to express our sorrow and loss in the death of our dear brother-the ue- tiring worker and the successful preacher— the Rev Henry Rosser, Treherbert, and our deepest sympathy with Mrs Rosser and family and our prayer, that they should be oomfort- ed by the God of all grace in their sad trial. 6—Letters of apology were received for their as-bence from the following, Rev. W. Rees, Rhondda, Rev. D. J. Morris, Pentre, and the Rev. O. Waldo James. Blaenclydach 7-We desire to express our feeling of loss on the removal from our midst of the Rev. W. T. Davies, Hafod, to his new sphere of labour in another part of the vineyard. 8-The following Reverend gentlemen, W. Rees, Rhondda, J. M. Lewis, Cymmer, R. B. Jones, Porth, are appointed to draw up an address, to be presented to the Rev. T. Davies, Hafod, on his departure from this Ministerial Union. 9—That we tender our beet thanks to our secretary and treasurer for their past services and that they be re-appointed. 10—A paper was read bby the Rev. J. Y. Jones, Trealaw, on the subject "Means of Revival." 11- In the coarse of conversation which followed the reading of the paper, the chair- man read the letter which is here appended with Mr Davies's explanation of the circumstan- nees in which it was written in the Revival Year, 1897. The following letter which bears immediately on the subject of the paper, viz., "The Means of Revival," was written forty years ago by the late Rev. John Jones, (Hen Gloddiwr) Llanberis. The church of Llanberis was then in the midst of a great Revival. This was the last visitation of that kind that our country experienced. The church at Llanberis in com- I mon with other parts, especially, of North Wales, had been filled with revival feeling. Their religion took a new aspect and every means proved a powerful law for the conver- sion of sinners. There was a daily open-air prayer meeting on the mountain side, and hundreds, if not thousands attended them faith ifully. I was minister then of the Welsh Church, meeting at Price St. Birkenhead. We had already felt as it were the outside of the shower. But the droppings only created a thirst for more. I wrote to Mr Jones, and he very kindly and promptly replied. This letter I read to the church on the following Sunday evening, with very happy results. I shall not attempt to translate tie communi- cation. "Llanberis, Oct. 7, 1859. Anwyl Frawd Davies, Yr wyf yn brysio i ateb eich llytkyr. Yr ydym fel eglwys yn Llanberis mewp teimladau cysurus y dyddiau hyn. Y mae ein profiadau wedi eu dyrchafu o'r iselder, ae fel beehgyn heinyf yn ymddifyru ar lechweddau y bryn, yn chwareu er uohfanau y macs. Y mae ) telynau a fu am dymor lied faith yn crogi ar helyg yr afon wedi eu tynu i lawr, ac mewn hwyl rhagorol yn seinio clodydd yr hwn a'n cofiodd yn ei ras, yr Hwn a wenodd arnom mewn trugaredd. Cawsom gawodydd ben- digedig i ireiddio ein hysbrydoedd sychedig. Oawsoro adnewyddiad neillduol ya ngbanol ein llesgedd, an blinder, a'n gwandid. "O'r Arglwydd y daeth hyn. a byn sydd ryfedd yn ein golwg ni!" Adroddaf ychydig 0 banes a helyat yr acbos yma. Y mae genym Addoidy newydd, pryd- ferth a ohyfleus. Yr oedd Swir angen am dano, gan fod yr hea fol y gwyddoeft, c ei sefyllfa yn Bed anghyfleus. Cawsom gape! yn ddidraul i ni ein hunatn, rr hyn oedd yn ddymuuol iawn. Yr oedd y newidiad yn dra manteisiol i gynydd yr achos vn ein plith. Y roae yn liawer mwy na'r hen. ae yn nghanol- barth yr ardal. ac felly yn trus iawn. Y mae yn Uawcr mwv na'r hen. ond er hyny y mae yn rhy fychan o lawer. Bydd rhaid r>\ hekethu yn fuan iawn Credwyf fod y newid- iad dan sylw wedi bod yn adfywiad mawr i'r achos yn ein plith. Nid oedd yr Arglwydd yn mhell oddiwrthyn. cyn yr ymweliad nodedig preseoool. Yr oedd ami un yn dyfod at vr achos. fW araryw o wrtik. gilwvr yn troi yn ol i Seioo. Yr oedd teiml- fHiall T eglwys VI) reel eu haddfedu er ys mis- oedrt i gyfarfod aV peth nrawr hwn; undeb a thangnefedd yn ffynu. evclymdramlad a chtl- weithrediad yn addurno y i'rawdoliaetk, yr Ysgol Sabbothol yn lhiosogi, y Cyfarfodydd < Gweddi yn cynyddu, yr hyn oedd yn argoeli yn dd*, ac yn sylfaen gobaith am Iwyddiant l^mawr. Os bydd vr .cglivys yu cMifa (<$t ddiawydd i ddyfod i foddion srras; os esgeulus- ur y Cyfarfod Gweddi a'r Gyfeillach, ofer yw dygwyl am Iwyddiant,, cheir mohono'n wir. Rhaid i'r eglwys deimlo yn achos y gwranda- wyr. Ac nid pob aelod i deimlo'n ddystaw vii- ddynt eu hunain, ond dadganu eu teimladau i'w giiydd. ar goedd, Jl1 gvhoeddus. Gwneyd ymdrech i ddod i'r Cyfarfodydd Gweddi; ie, gwneyd aberth er dyfod: dyfod trwv rwvstr- all-mynu dyfod er gwaethaf pob peth. 0 trawd! treiwch argraffu ar feddyliau y frawd- ohaeth, bob brawd achwaer y pwys-y dir- fawr bwys- i ddod i'r Cyfarfodydd Gweddi f y yr eglwys ddod yn gJ-fan, hyny 37W rawb a alio trwy ymdrech. Dyfod mewn sel a ■uennlad -dyfod a-r ysbryd wcdi ei drwytho ag awyddfryd duwiol i ogoneddu Duw a lleshau o;eidiau y gwrandawyr. Dowch i'r eyarfod- weddio i weddio. Rhowch eich Hamenau c'.nes alian yn ddigywilydd g'(b'I' brodyr fydd !) anerch yr orsodd yn gyhoetfuus-mj-nweh g,c'1 cyfarfodydd gweddi hwyl as ac eecithiol- lLnwer e-ch gweddiau a gwres a theimlad. a thaerineb a difrifoldeb. Yna ni chewch achos i gwyuo eu bod yn dcueu ac anmhoblogaidd. Y mae gweddiau teimladwy yn sicr o sngilo y bobl i'w swn, a'n dal yn y swn neg eu dychwelyd. Yn nheimlad yr eglwys y dech- miodd y Diwygiad yma yr hwn deimlad ac a ^e'thrinvvyd mewn ymarferiad a uioidion a ystyrid o'r blaen yn Bed ddibwys amharchus, sef y Cwnhl Gweddi. Bydded i chwithau gynal cyfarfodydd gweddi rn am]-god rhyw bwys neillduol arnynt wrth t" cyhoeddi. Dicbon na fydd yn hawdd yn y dechrcu i ddenu llawer iddynt. Er hyny byddweh ddyfal, ac yn fuan ceir bias arnvnt, gwelir eu effeithiau yn eglur iawn. Y mae > lien yn darfod a'r amser yn brin. Anfonef air eta atoch cyn hir ar yr un pwnc. Y mae yma tua 45 wedi ymuno a'r eglwys er ys saith wythnos. Yn eiddoch, JOHN JONES. That the best thanks of the meeting be given the Rev. J. Young Jones, for his excell- ent and timely paper. 13—That the following gentlemen, Rev. R. B Jones, Porth, Rev J. M. Lewis, Cymmer, and the Rev. W. Rees, Rhondda. represent the Ministerial Union at the farewell meeting of the Rev T. Davies, Hafod. A public meeting was held at 7 p.m when two excellent sermons were delivered by the Rev D. Lloyd, Rhydwyn, and the Rev H. Harries.' Treherbert. An excellent repast was provided by the cnureh for the entertainment of the ministers. A characteristic of the present gathering was the invitation given by the church to the ladies wives of the ministers of the Union to ex- tend a cordial welcome to the Rev Mr and Mrs R. B. Jones and likewise to the Rev Mr and Mrs Davies, Moriah, Pectre.

"OONCERT AT LLANDRIKDOD." MISLEADING STATEMENTS. In your valuable paper two weeks back 27. TSSa report of 411 <« at Llandnndod, where several well-known ar- tistes appeared. In such report w« described the appearance of "Ap Tydfil. the clever young violinist from Pentre, as "a young ma, en e. With all due deference to Ute in- tentions of that writer,( it would only be com- mon fairness to give publicity to the fact that !r .^XMd€r Mssod Th0«as.- known »s «Ap Tydfll, » an artiste of a station that commands a higher compliment than the illi- terate statement "a young man from which insignificant reference is certainly not very elevating. "Ap Tjd&V proved himself big success at the concert in question, and secured two subsequent engagements with Llew Bualh, Brflth, and again distingue* hnn*Blf. We give this par^ n the spxnt of retaliation, but with the chief idea o gmng credit where Cr^lt is due Tydfil „ only 20 of age an(J hae J ready se.ved a period of „ RoyaJ Conservatorium Lrins ff 1^0 .hrtr. H. i. J to ft. Wa S.T °° *ut-

A Bosk for Ladies. The information container! in »i^, 1. 1 'o oe kiiown -bv everv mnbook ought will not harm tie woman, and it fs conveniently divided in The first chapter treats twelve chapters. ^octor's standpoint; po.r^ ^T*^ » or marriage, and fu hat one can ordinarily 01^ gent doctor. The f™ an m,e!li- r-.arrwpe of reKnf^ff of tie i. «rriage» as a rale rv »a ^ndemn* suck 'hat women should brmgTforth < rouble but the hJSS nW ni Pa,n [■arthnemoxiu can mad* ^rT'lai\-sa>s tiu,fc rales, are ob^'erf trven. >W3 • these rules ar«* The tenth chapu* tells bow to treat 'nother till dfce v-ook is ful of useful inform ^°Ut' Th«* whi^LmjTKat;°n "o book "utters. Some nSl- tlm,k ^sue{* ''•'I' «ui scarcely'be ih* mrK;h told;' 1/ power and the means nf ,!r 'f>: The hook con he lad in hJ £ Pine»- Allinson, Boom 418 v a^S.Pt»from T- Tt- ter Square, Loodoa W Manches- order for j*. 2d retma for a postal &00J,

Pontypridd. Harrie celebrated creamery butter reduced to Is. per lb.-T. Harris, 75, Taff Street, [I 04 For vour E r, AND SHOF S go to Davies, FREE PBBS? Building's. liS, Taff Street, Pootyii;ridd, and ask for Trading Stamps. 4706 The Pontypridd Welsh Wesleyan Circuit held I their quartfrlv mooting on Saturday evening at Carmel, Abr-reyuou. The Rev Thomas Jones presided, thee being also present Rev W. T. EUi. and E. Ashton and Gomer Thomas, 2ircuit stewards, together with representatives from each place with the exception of Senghen- ydd. A hearty welcome was extended to the Rev W. T. Ellis, the newly-appointed minister at Abercynon. The numerical' and financial returns on the whole were satisfactory. The Wxt meeting will be held at the Eglwysbach Memorial Chapel. Ie You C pee with hftlf an eye that FBANK Thomas ("My Hatter,") sells the beRt 3/9 Hat. "The old firm leads tl" way." Whit rId Firm P Why, F. NNELL'S of cours. The South Wales Mission Sunday School held their quarterly meeting on Sunday afternoon at the Eglwysbach Memorial Chapel. In the absence of Mr Lewis Hughes. the appointed President, the chair was occupied by Mr Wm. Morgan. A lengthy and interesting programme Was gone through, the following taking part therein :-Recitation, "Iddo Bf," Miss S. T. Jones; solo, "The Orphan Girl," Miss Hughes, Treforest; recitation, "Save the children first," Mr Blenheim; solo, "The Holy City," Miss Reynolds; recitation, Master Rhys Williams; aolo. "Star of Bethlehem," Mr W. T. Morgan; recitation, Master Joseph Williams; reeding, Mr Samuel Richards; recitation, "A Mother's Jealousy," Miss Blenheim; recitation by Mr Qeorge Richards and Mr Thomas Jones, Hop- kiustown. This was the first quarterly meeting held by the school in their "new home," and it Was remarked that it was the best they had had for a long time, and the programme, which had been got together by Messrs T. D. Edwards and J D. Phillips, reflected great credit on those gentlemen. The solos were beautifully and ex- pressively rendered by the Misses Hughes and Reynolds, as also was the one by Mr W. T. Morgan, and the recitations were of a high I QTder. Th3 accompaniment was discharged in his usual able manner by Professor T. D. Ed- ^&F<Js, organist of the chapel. A most enjoy- *ble afternoon was brought to a close by prayer offered by Mr Thomas Jones. superintendent of j the school. Barris, ceWmt'-d erf awry butter, reduced to Is. per lb.—i". Harris. Tft, faff Street. [4704 H. H. Gibson, the new Watchmaker and •Jeweller in tfc«" A'-cudc. V:-v;ty;*r>od, bas bad Birmingham aiv; Cardiff < xperi^ncrs, and can do the right goods at the ri«bt prices. 4980 On Wednesday evening a farewell society meeting was held at the Eglwysbach Memorial Chapel to bid goodbye and wish God-speed to Messrs James Williams, who is leaving for Aus- tralia, and William Llewelyn, who is called out, being a reserve man. There was a large at- tendance, and addresses wpre delivered by Rev T. Jones, Messrs E. Ashton, J. Evans, Thomas Williams, D. Davies, W. Morgan, T. Jones, and T. Jenkins, all of whom bore testimony to the Christian character and faithful services ren- dered to the cause by the brethren, who were leaving, and the regret the church felt at losing t\Ql. MORGAN, Family Grooer & Provision ii, Market Sttvel. J'ontypiidd, for Tea vT?' Dairy Dntrer, 1/ A uood sound Family '4"> Best'Bnnds of Tinned Good*. 4809 (pe ?°ntypridvi Coachi'iiiMing Company 'ze winners for carriages) are now doing and j e P^pared to undertake the best class of work o? 'he trade; carriage trimming a speciality, ^bowroonss are now op»r..—Carriage Works, Morgan stwflt. Pontypridd. 4526 A very interesting cantata was rendered in the Congregational Hall, Bonvilstone Road, Ponty- pridd, on Thursday evening, entitled "Recollec- tions of Mr Gladstone and his Home." Mr Rhvs Morgan, M.A., Principal of the County School, was chairman, and the Rev W. G. Jen- kins, B.A., took the reading portions. The musical parts were exceedingly well executed wider the able conductorr,hip of Mr H. J. Llewelyn, with Miss Bessie Arnott and Mr T. Jones as accompanists. Misses Blodwen Coss- lett, Maud Rowlands, Thomas, S. J. Jenkins, Polly Julian, Mrs J. A. Jones, and Messrs Isaac Edwards, A. Hopkin, Tom Williams, T. Jen- kins. and others, rendered valuable assistance to the Hail choir. The room was well-filled. "You can set- with half an eye" that FRANK THOMAS (" My Hatter,") sells the best 3/9 Hat. 2838 Ncasisnir NA.1 K-WASH promotes the growt of the hair and keeps it tree from nits, &C. 6d per bottle, or nost free Pd. -Key, The People's Chemist, Pontypridd. 4225 On Thursday evening a social tea was held at Trallwn Wesleyan Mission Hall, in honour of and to signalise the departure of Mrs Davies, North Road, Trallwn. for Barry Island. At 7 o'clock a lariTe number of friends oame to- 90ther and sat down at the attractive and well W tables, which were ably presided over by u- TT„r+ Mrs Joseph Jones, and Mrs &5S, £ wr?y JC» otto TWiirVi rmiit i* aue *° Hart for up the tea, who spared "either t^e nor ir°yble to ensure its success, and had very ^ly collected all the eatables from the iranj- and friends. All having enjoyed .bo Sood things" to their hearts content, ,*blea were cleared, and the rest of the ??e spent as a "farewell meeting." After a • Appropriate address by the Rev Thos. Jones, following spoke: Mr and Mr i Gomer Thomas, Mr and Mrs Hart, Mr Joseph Jones, Hickman, and Merrs Cady and D. WH- ^.Hs, all of whom expressed their sot *ow at Mrs Davies's departure, and hore amnle tefti- mony to her faithful attendance at the services, nd the deep interest she always manifested 1n the cause of its welfare, and wished her God- and future happiness in her no* heme. Mrs Davies feelingly responded, and said she fished them all and the cam? every good ond future succcss. A sacfred solo 'having been expressively rendered by Mrs Jos-, h Jones, in which all joined in the chorus, the me ;ng was brought to a close with prayer by lbe Rev 1 • Jones. For Beat and Cheapest Work in 2 Boote at 9 lid •*>, 4s lid. nti-1 5e lid, ro to Davies, FBKB PRK8S "uildinffa, 23. Taff street^ Pont yprVdd. 47f'6 Hnrris* celebrated creamery buttnr, reduced to Is. per lb -T. Harris, 75, TafF Street. [4704 Harvest thanksgiving services were held on Sunday, and continued on Monday « v»ning nt Trallwn Wesleyan Mission Hall. e ixi.11 horo all attractive appearance, having e-i |irctti'.y decorated foir the occasion with Bowers, fruit, ^effeta3)les, etc., by the members. Mir J. Treforest, conducted the morning ser- *ice, Miss Hickman ( the newly appointed lady evangelist to this Mission) delivered an aPpropriate address to the. children in the after- noon.. In the evening Alderman R. Cory, J.P., Cardiff, delivered an excellent and impressive Sermon to a crowded congregation. On Mon- evening. Miss Hickman preached a very table wrmon to the occasion, and a sacred *olo was well rendered hy Mrs Hart. At the '/lose of the service, the garden produce used 1,1 the decorations were sold. The services 'W6re all well attended, and altogether most successful. it Sor Photographs are meeting with reaped appreciation this season,—Cambrian 1 tndio, Pontypridd. 2871 The preachers at tb& Eglwysbach Memorial V"?Pel on Runday were Mr D. Tudor, Ynysy- V1. atid Rev T. Jones respectively. There a large attendance at the evening service, when an excellent and appropriate sermon was delivered by the pastor, which was much ap- preciated. During the service ft sacred sow Was ftry impressively rendered by Mr P. Blake. Next Sunday and Monday, special ser- vices will be held at the above chapel in com- memoration of the second anniversary of the death of the late Rev J. Evans (Eglwysbach). The ministers engaged to officiate on the occa- sion are Revs John Humphreys, Trefeglwys,and R Roberts (Robertus), Treorky. The services on Sunday will commence at 10.30 a.m., 2, and 6 p.m. An English service will be held on Monday at 3 o'clock, p.m., and at the evening service, which will begin at 7 o'clock, both rev. gentlemen will preach. Sacred solos will be rendered at the services.

Tori. We learn this week that the Rev Gomer Price, curate-in-charge of St. David's Church, Ton, has accepted the Bishop's offer ot tho living of Pennal, on the banks of the Dovey, near Aberystwyth, and that he shortly intends leaving the district, where he is held in such high esteem to take up the preferment. By the members and congregation of his church, especially, the news has been received with sincere regret, and while looking upon his depar- ture as a distinct loss to the locality, they are most pleased to learn that he has been fortun- ate enough to merit the favour of having been chosen for such a desirable appointment. Dur- ing his ten years stay at Ton the Rev Gomer Price has been blessed with many successes in respect to his church. The communicant mem- bership roll has been largely increased, and a flourishing Sunday School established. He has 11 ken a most keen interest in the welfare of the choir, which has attained to such an excel- lent position through the efforts of its popular conductor, Mr Tom Royall. The rev. gentle- man always entered into the social aspect of his church people's lives in conjunction with the religious aspect, and was consequently most popular with the juvenile portion. St. David's has deservedly earned the title of being a homely church, and its curate has always been 1 a loyal worker and supporter of the Rev Pre- centor William Lewis, the Vicar of Ystrady- fodwg'.

Tonyrefail. On Sunday next the Primitive Methodist Chapel at Tonyrefail intend holding their anni- versary services. Mr B. Harries will be the preacher for the day, and special singing by the choir will be given at each service. On Monday afternoon the annual tea is to take place, and in the evening a grand entertain- ment will be given, in which the following will take part. Miss C. Morris, Tonyrefail; Miss Young, Porth; Messrs W. E. Davies, and T. Carver, Tonyrefail, and banjo solos will be con- tributed by Mr Miles, Porth. The chairman will be Mr John Powell Davies, Porth. Col- lections at each service will be made in aid of the Trust Fund. On Saturday, a pleasant meeting was held at the Tonyrefail Band Institute for the pur- pose of presenting the energetic secretary, Mr Adam James, with a handsome clock, the gift of the members attending the institute. The chair was taken by Councillor William Evans. A musical programme was provided songs being given by Messrs J. Richards. J. Gardiner, and H. Milton, and recitations by Messrs J. Haines and J. Gibbon. Mr W. Locke also gave a splendid performance on the ¡ cornet.

Ynysybwl. A large number of .people gathered together at No. 1, Glynmynach Street, Ynysybwl, on Monday, to pay the last tribute of respect to the late Mrs James, wife of Mr John James, lampman, at the Lady Windsor (Ocean) Col- liery. The deceased, who was attended by Dr Morgan, had been ailing for several months, and some time ago Dr Vaehell, of Cardiff, was called into consultation, but in spite of all that could be done, she passed away on Wed- nesday afternoon, the 11th inst. The Rev J. C. Lloyd having read and prayed at the house. the mournful cortege wended its way towards the Ynysybwl Cemetery, singing the following I hymns en route: "Daeth yr awr im' ddianc adre' and "Bydd canu yn y nefoedd," hymns which had been chosen for the occasion by the departed one. The chief mourners were: Mr John James (widower) Mrs Lewis (mother), Mr Gwilym James (son), Mr and Mrs Hushes (bro- ter-in-Iaw and sister), Garth; Mr E. Judd (brother-in-law), Mr and Mrs M. D. Price (brother-in-law and sister), Upton-upon-Severn. Mr and Mrs James Thomas (brother-in-law and sister), Mr H. A. Lewis'(brother), Ynysybwl: Mr W. James (brother-in-law), Porth; Mr and Mrs E. A. Lewis (nephew ann nieceV Ynysybwl; Miss Lewis (niece), Reynoldston; Mr H. Judd (nephew), Warwich; Mr Tom Judd (nephew), Treorky; Miss Judd (niece), Ynysybwl; Messrs L. J. Hube3, and John Williams (nephews), Garth; Master Spencer Price (nephew), Up- ton; Messrs Daniel James and Lewis James, (nephews), Porth; Mr and Mrs Gomer Morgan (nephew and niece). Mr W. H. Evans and Miss Elizabeth Evans (nephew and niece), Ferndale; Mr D. W. Thomas (nephew), Clydach Vale: Mrs Harris (cousin), Clydach Vale: Mr and Mrs James; Messrs Ree-g Williams and Wm. Williams, Clydach Vale; Mrs David Rees (aunt), Wattstown; Mr pbn Anthony Lewis (cousin), and Mrs Price (cousin), Dowlais. Among those present were the following old friends: Mrs (Rev) Ehenezer Rees, Porth; Mrs Evan Jones, Mrs Shepherd and daughter; Mrs Thomas James and daughter, and Mr D. Herbert (Cwmparc), etc., etc. At the grave- side the Rev J. D. Jones (C.M.) read a por- tion of Scripture, and the Rev Theo. Jones (B.), offered up a fervent prayer beseeching Di- vine help for the husband, son, and aged mo- ther, and other relatives of the departed. The Rev J. C. Lloyd (I.), gave a short but earnest address, in which he spoke very highly of the deceased as a faithful and consistent Christian. The hymn "Er maint yw chwerw been y bvd. 31ri ro'f fy mryd ar Iesu," was then sung, after which the mournful assembly dispersed, amidst manifestations of deep sorrow. The half-yearly meetings of "Ebenezer" Welsh Wesleyan Church were held on Sunday and Monday last, when the Revs Thomas Jones, of Pontyprirdd; W. T. Ellis, Abereynon: and Jacob Pritchard, Mountain Ash, officiated. I The inquest, touching the death of Mr Wal- Ler Mear, who was killed on the 12th inst., at the Lady Windsor Colliery by a slip of coal falling upon him, was held at the Police Sta- tion on Tuesday morning, when a verdict of accidental death was returned. In the after- noon the interment took place, attended by a large number of fellow-workmen, the Lady I Windsor Colliery having, according to the usual custom, suspended operations. Early in the day, several local preachers and friends from the circuit district also accompanied the corpse to its last resting place. The Rev T. Kirkby, of the English Wesleyan Church, Pontypridd, was the officiating minister the Rev T. Jones (Noddfa), giving an address in Welsh at the Ynysybwl Cemetery, where the body was buried. The order of the Ancient Shepherds was read by the local secretary at the graveside, and a portion of Scripture by Mr Kirkby, who also engaged in prayer. The beautiful hymn, "Jesus, lover of my soul was afterwards sung by the large crowd, who evi- lely sympathised deeply with the widow and tamuy in their sad and sudden bereaveinent. By the kindness of the. Efoghsb Wesleyan Church, where the late Mr Mear was a member and lay preacher, refreshments were pro gi,l tor all strangers at the local chapel.

FOOTBALL. Treorky footballers -are so accustomed to praise that one of the noble band threatened to punch a pressmen last week, because, in his opinion he said something nasty in print about him. The truth to footballers even is not al- ways acceptable. A Treherbert football enthusiast SAVS that Parry the Treherbert, wing "was A dismal fail- ure" at Pontypridd on Saturday last. He missed several chances by failing- to take a jvrtss. Who does'nt? Treherbert will try conclusions with Bridg- end on Saturday. The "Penphyehites" poss- ess a good quartette, but it is expected they will be beaten iu the forward division. Time revealeth all things. According to present paper form—which scarcely -cotftits-Ptnygraig ought io beat Pontypridd on Saturday, ie if they bring out a full team. Last season they were victorious in both matches. One of the Penygraig stal- warts thinks the difference will be eight points —perhaps! The general opinion w that Mountain Ash will carry off the Cup this year, and Treorky is looked upon as its most formidable oppo- nent.

Caerphilly—Tuesday Before Mr William Rees (in the chair), Dr Leigh, and Dr Maurice Evans. Mary Bevan, a married woman, living at Stanley Road, Senghenydd, was charged with assaulting Margaret Ann Davies on the 5th October. There was a cross-summons. The usual neighbour's war had been broken out in this case, with the result that Mrs Bevan re- ceived several nasty wounds on the head. Both women were bound over to keep the peace for six months and ordered to pay the costs. James Rowlings, collier, LIanbradach, and William Phillips, grocer, New Tredegar, were each fined 10s and costs for disorderly behav- iour. For being drunk, Henry Earle, plasterer, Bargoed, was fined 20s, and David Morgan, la- ( bourer, Aber, 10s. I The following were fined for non-compliance with the new muzzling order: —Stephen Da- vies, collier, Whitecross; John Smith, farmer, Whitecross; John Edwards, mason, White- cross; John Edwards, mason, Whitecross; Morgan Williams, fanner, Ystrad; Margaret Davies, Llanfabon; and Richard Aston, col- lier, Bargoed. Richard Vaughan and Jacob Watkins, sink- ers, Aber, were charged with breaking and en- f tering the office of the Windsor Colliery, Aber, on the 30th nit. Mr W. Spickett, solicitor, Caerphilly, prosecuted, and Mr Charles Matthews, solicitor, Pontypridd, defended. Thomas Smith, Tridwr road, Aber, said he was a clerk in the employ of the Windsor Colliery Company. He locked up the office on Satur- day, the 30th September, and left 15s in three- penny bits, 5s in coppers, and about 6s in sil- ver in the till. He called at the office the fol- lowing Sunday morning, and found that the window sash had been broken, and the door leading into an inner room had been burst open. The desk also had been wrenched open, and the cash box abstracted. He notice a mandril outside and a clay pipe inside. William Lewis, hairdresser, said he was on the mountain with his cousin on the 2nd October, when they found the cash-box under two trees. There was no money in it, only a small token and some papers. P.S. Davies stated that he saw the defendants at the Universal Hotel on the 30th ult. Something in their movements made him take particular notice of them, and he followed them to the railway station. There he lost sight of them. When visiting the spot where the cash-box was, he picked up two Diamond' matches, similar to the matches, subsequently found on one of the defendant's. Defendants shortly after left Aber, and war- rants were issued for their arrest. When wit- ness went to Speech House, Forest of Dean, Vaughan refused to let him into the house, but ultimately his landlady admitted him. When shewn the token found, Vaughan said it was his, and Watkins, when arrested, said it was a pity he had to suffer for the other b Evi- dence was given by a Miss Perkins, waitress at the Bird-in-Hand Inn, Speech House, to the effect that Watkins had 21s. there, most of it being in threepenny bits. In cross-examination she admitted giving him credit on the second day of his visit. Other witnesses were called, and defendants were sent for trial to the Assizes, bail being allowed.

A PF.VTRE VOLUNTEER FOR THF TRANSVAAL SERVICES ACCEPTED. A haulier, working at the. Peutre pit, named David Mandrv. volunteered for Transvaal, and was accepted bv the War Office lasi wepk. Such patriotism is, indeed. com- mendable. Mi- Mandry had seen service in the Army, but his reserve period had expired, con- sequently Lis were purely voluntary.

THE TAILORS. Breeches M-a icqg a Speciality. /I J, Ladi-s 'Y/ /> J r' Suits from45s. Lv si timet, cy jf ail wool. Jackets. Trousers rTs** from 10/6, all Wool. rry Style, Fit and y ys y Satisfaction Guaranteed. > Pwllgwaun Rd„ PONTYPRIDD. 417 GOMKR THOMAS, SADBLER'AND HARNESS MAKER G .IILL STIJEKT, PONITPKIiD A Splendid Assortment, of IVire Cage Dog Muzzles, /Jrets Basket*, Gladstone, and Brief Bags, dc. THE DF.&T DISPLAY IN TOWN OF NEW- MARKET LEATHER LEGGINGS. 4938 ENGLISH FKESH AND FISH FOUKKiN Iff r KYEiiY FRUIT. JL 11.\ y. Fruiterer and Fishmonger. Free Press" Buildings, Taff Street. PON T YPRlii f). 487;¡