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Poqtypridd.
Poqtypridd. Shooting Club.—The winners of medals for the season just closed are:—Gold medal, Pri- vate D. J. Thcmas. 3rd V.B. Welsh, Aberdare, 92 points; medal, Cyclist Serjeant W. M. Lewis, Pontypridd, 87 points; bronze medal Corporal Perks, Pontypridd, 86 points. H. H. Gibbon, the new Watchmaker and Jeweller in the Arcade, Pontypridd. has had Birmingham and Cardiff experiences, and can do the right :;ocds at the rig*- prices. 4980 The Zesterlen Medical Scholarship has been won by Mr Leigh Richmond Roose, son of Rev Richmond Lewli Roose, Presbyterian minister, Holt, out of 117 competitiors. The scholarship is tenable for four years at a medical college in the United Kingdom, and is equivalent to f-200. Mr Roose's dissections and practical work were highly commended by the examiners, and in consideration of his success his athletic friends resident in the London hospitals last week presented him with a splendid case of medical appliances. Mr Roose is the youngest brother of the Rev J. Stephens Roose, B.A., Pontypridd. Forrest and Som' Photographers are meeting with renewed appreciation this season.—Cam- brian Studio, Pontypridd. 28/1 Special services were held throughout Sunday a.nd continued on Monday afternoon and even- ing at the Eglwysbach Memorial Chapel, in commemmoration of the second anniversary of the death of the late Eglwysbach. Powerful afaa impressive sermons were delivered on the taxious occasions by the Revs John Humphreys, Trefeglwys; and R. Roberts (Robertas), Tre- orky. The different services were effectively introduced by the Revs J. Humphreys, R. Roberts, W. T. Ellis, Abercynon; T. Manuel, Penygraig; aJlJÙ Mr Thomas Manuel, Llanid- loes. On Sunday evening, (1, sacred solo, ar- ranged by Mr T. D. Edwards, was well ren- dered by Mr W. T. Morgan, and on Monday evening Mr Morgan again favoured the con- gregation by singing a sacred solo entitled, '■"Eternal Love," composed by Mr T. D. Ed- wards, and slung for the first time in public that evening. The services on the whole were Well-attended. Professor T. D. Edwards ably (presided at the organ as usual. Next Sunday Vi* morning service will be conducted by Mr E. Carno Morgan, Ynysybwl, and the evening one by Mr M. Jones, Treorky. "You can see with half an eye" that Frank Thomas ("My Hatter,") sells the best 3/9 Hat It is with the deepest regret we announce the death of the beloved and faithful sister, Mrs Mary Jenkins, Llewelyn street, Hopkins- town, which occurred on Monday morning. After a long and painful illness, which she bore with Christian fortitude, The sad news «ast quite a gloom over the SouLh Wales Mis- .Rion friends, when it was announced to them at kcllday afternoon's service, the deceased being hiuch respected by one and all. The fluneral took place on Thursday afternoon at Llan. fabon an account of which will appear in the next issue of the "Free Press." Harris's celebrated creamery butter reduced Is. per lb.—T. Harris, 75, Taff street. 4704 large number assembled at the Debating Society of the Shop Assistants' Union on Tues- y evening at Cbombes' Restaurant, when Mr ti19 Rees presided. The debate was: "ShoulA OJembers of Christian Churches attend the t^Qatra." Mr Snow led in the affirmative, ^fcile Mr Ben Evans was the leader of the °^osltjon. An interesting debate followed, Wood adjourned when time waa called. £ the evening an entertaining dialogue u given by Messrs I. Williams (secretary) and '-to P. Roberto, Harris' celebrated creamery butter reduced to ls. per lb.-T. Harries, 75, Taff Street. 4704 NURSERY HAIR-WASH promotes the growth of the hair and keeps it free from nits, etc. 6d. per bottle, or post free, 9d.—Key, Hie People's Chemist, eontypridd. 4225
Ystrad Rhondda.i
Ystrad Rhondda. On Tuesday morning the death took place of jjfra Elizabeth Williams (69) ,wife of ine Rev T. H. Williams, curate, M. Stephen's Church. The deceased young lady was highly respected, the deepest sympathy is felt with Mr Wil- liams in his bereavement. The funeral will take place on Friday at 3 p.m. for Treorky Cemetery. It is with deep regret we have to add cftir sympathy with that already expressed on all 8ides with the Rev T. H. Williams, St. Ste- phen's Church, Ystrad Rhondda, through the death of his wife after a lingering illness ot Borne years 'duration. The deceased lady passed away on Tuesday, and will be interred at Treorky on Friday afternoon.
Penrhiwceiber.
Penrhiwceiber. Alderman R. W. Jones, M.D., J.P., has just left for Boumemouth in order to recruit his health after his recent attack of typhoid fever. We wish him a speedy recovery and a safe re- turn to his sphere of labour. .The Rev R. Thomas called die attention of *8 congregation on Sunday morning to a book 5hieh is to be soon out of the press, entitled jOiwygwyr Cymru," by Mx Benah Gwynfe of Carnarvon. This book is supposed be a standard relative to the history of the f!rst Nonconformists in Wales. The author has L- n most indefatigable in his efforts to get at h_9 facts. It has cost him in monev L300 be- lides the labour. Undoubtedly this contribu- r°n "ill throw great light on manv items? which «ere hitherto enshrouded in mist. All Non- conformists will be laid under great indebted- ness to Mr Evans for this contribution from pen. When the matter was brought before ^.rmel congregation it was hailed with de- "ght, and a great number enrolled their names subscribers thereto. It is to be hoped that Congregationalists in particular and Non- conformists in general will give the enterprise t'heir hearty support.
Senghenydd. I !
Senghenydd. I The programme of the Debating Socipty is w complete, and the following gentlemen ?jul take the leading parts in the debates of he coming session, which commences on Thurs- ?ay, October 31st, 1899: Brynfab, Myfyr Wyn, H. Morgan (Yicar Eglwysilan^ Rev D. Roberts, Councillor E. Evans, Rev C. Tawel. ëY11 Thomas. Dr Cochrane, Messrs T. Nicholas, Isaacs, Idris Perkins, W. I. Evans, William **atkins. William Evans, Thomas Evans, Thoa, tians, David James, E. Shaw, D. Aeron Jones, 43 Knowles, T. E. Davies, D. D. Jones. A. J. ^iiliams ("Free Press), and the secretary. The ^bove list is sufficient to predict some excellent pel'9. and is a forecast of interesting, elevat- and possibly, hearted discussions. The fcrst meeting of the session should prove ex- aeedingJy interesting, beinsr an impromptu de- bate. It is to be hof)E"'I that a crowded liouge "ill mark the appreciation of the committee's efforts.
Caerphilly
Caerphilly On Monday evening, a very interesting meet- was held in connection with the opening of the Bethel Rand of Hope for the coming win- The chairman waa the respected pastor, Rev D. Richards. The programme waa taade up of recitations, solos, violin solos, and lolin and flute ducts. We were very glad to 8ee the introduction of more instrumental *«Usic into our midst, and we congratulate the OQimittee on their endeavour to introduce this ?ew feature into their society. May the com- ng senson crown their efforts with success.
Treherbert.
Treherbert. On Tuesday George Mart.in, one of the mem- of the Treherbert football team, was ser- injured by an accident in the Abergorkey vollwry, Treorky.
Llwynypia.
Llwynypia. Edward Roberts (18), 54, Hendrecaf an Road, Penygraig, met his death on Tuesday afternoon at Llwynypia Colliery by a fall of stone.
Treharris.
Treharris. Well attended annual meetings were held on Saturday evening, Sunday, and Monday even- ing at Tabernacle Independent Chapel when the Rev. D. Rees, Cfwmavon, and W. 0. Owen Bridgend preached telling sermons. On Wednesday night a literary society was commenced at the Central Coffee Tavern,un- der the auspices of the St. Matthew's new church. Tea was provided, followed by a highly interesting entertainment. The eighth annual general meeting of the shareholders of the Public Hall Company was held on Monday evening under the presidency of Mr J. Aurelius, ni the unavoidable absence of Mr J. Ray, the chairman of tht company. There was a fair attendance of shareholders. The report and balance-sleet which was dis- cussed shewed a profit of £ 9 Is 6d, and was considered fairly satisfactory, taking into oon- sideration the "extensive repairs earned out during the last 12 months and the effects of the late great strike. A dividend of 21 per cent. was declared and Messrs Jacob Ray (chair- man,)' P- Gibbon, and Lewis Morris were re-e ected directofs Mr Robert Griffiths elected director and Mr Tenkin UDwell, Aber- dart, auditor, for tht en-suing 12 moths. On Monday afternoon a large and influential gathering assembled at Bethel English Baptist new church (now in course of erection) the occasion being the laying of memorial stones a function which was performed by the following ladies and gentlemen: —Mrs Warren, Temple of Fashion; Mrs Ray, Bargoed House; Mrs Edwards, Penlan; Mrs Leigh, Glyn Bargoed Mr J. P. Gibbon, manager, and Mr Henry Da- vies, mining lecturer. In addition to the above two marble stones were laid, one by Mr W. Hillbourne on behalf of the oundav School and one by Mrs Payne on behalf of the church. The Revs Mr Chance and E. Aubrey, Merthyr, J. H. Harris, Blackwood; Lewis, Maesycwm- meT. A. O. Hopkins, Caerphilly: J. H. Davies. A bercynon; Mr Davies, a student of Cardiff College; Revs D. Phillips, Tabernacle; T. E. Williams, Berthlwyd; and r. Jones, Bethania. were present, and took part. A public tea was afterwards given at Tabernacle Vestry, at which a large number of people sat down to an excel- lent spread provided by the church. In the evening the Rev E. G. Thomas, of Penarth, preached an able and eloquent sermon to a large cogregation at Tabernacle, kindly lent for the occasion. We omitted to state that a Bible was presented to each of the stone-layers by the Church. The proceedings throughout were a great success, and al lconcerned deserve congratulation on the result, of their labours in church extension.
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MR T. BEVAN, FERN DALE (Chairman of the Khondda School Board). REV. \V. MORRIS, F.R.G.8, TREORCHY (Vi -e-Chainnan of the Rhonddi School Board).
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+ Caerphilly -Tuesday Betore Messrs C. H. James, E. W. M. Cor- bett, E. Jones, and Dr M. G. Evans. John Powell, a grocers' assistant, of Bargoed, for driving a horse and trap without lights on the 14th inst. was fined 5s. SUNDAY OFFENCES. The following were fined for Sunday drinking on various dates: William Davies Osbome Lovett, and David Davies, colliers, Llanbrad- ach; Edward Harvey, and Daniel Evans, Ys- tradmynach; Thomas Barnes and Daniel Evans, Penrhiwceiber; Charles Watson, Upper Ek»,t Charles Thomas, Llanbradach; and George Scott, Senghenydd. A YOUTHFUL THIEF. Edward Green, a Bargoed youth, was charges with stealing two shillings, the property of Gwilym Mordecai. It appeared that the latter sent Green for an ounce of tobacco, and was given a 2s. piece, with which to pay for it. He, however, went to the shop, bought some cigar- ette papers as well, and then went by train to Cardiff, where he stayed a few days. When he returned home he was arrested by P.C. Boob- yer. He was now given a sound lecture by the Bench, who also ordered him to receive six strokes with the birch. STILL UNMUZZLED. Unmuzzled dogs were kept by the following who were accordingly fined Abraham Jones, ccljier, Bargoed; Thomas Evans, farmer,Ffyn- onrhingyllt; Robert Jones, farmer, Pontymis- ttr; David Matthews, grocer, Fleur-de-lis; Wyndham Habberfield, dealer, Newport; Thos. Jones, farmer,' Cefnonn; and Anthony Powell, sawyer, Caerphilly. John Cole, engineer, Cardiff, was fined 10a for using obscene language on the Rhymney railway on the 23rd inst. Rees Roderick, contractor, Quakers' Yard, wac :fined 19. and costs for having no name on his cart SUNDAY DRINKING.—LICENCE ENDORSED. George Davies, landlord of the Colliers' Arm, Inn, Nantgarw, was charged with committing a breach of the Sunday Closing Act on the 15th inst. P.C. Williams visited the house during Sunday school-time on Sunday, the 15th inst., and saw several Nantgarw men drinking there. He went out to the back, and there saw other c.en drinking. Defendant said the men had told him they had slept at Pontypridd on the previous night. The Bench were of opinion that Sunday drinking was on the increase, and imposed a fine of £ 5 and costs, and ordered the licence to be endorsed. Albert Hall, Nantgarw, was fined 20s for being on the premises, and a. warrant was issued fo. the arrest of the other men. a
I Grand Bazaar at Tonypandy.
I Grand Bazaar at Tonypandy. Under the auspices of the Shiloh Welsh Wes- leyan Church, Tonypandy, a grand bazaar was held in the English Congregational Church vestry, Tonypandy (which was kindly lent for the occasion) on Thursday, Friday, and Satur- day. The commodious vestry was very prettily decorated with artistic and useful articles, by the lady members of the church. The opening ceremony was performed on Thursday by Dr Edwards, Tonypandy, in the unavoidable ab- sence of Dr David, who had been announced to perform the opening ceremony. On Fril-v by Mr J. R. Evans, grocer; and on Saturday h: the Rev R. Roberts. "Gwent Stall" was piesided over by Mrs R. Evans, Trealaw; Mrs R Pugh, Mrs Manuel, Mrs R. E. Jones, Porth; Mrs Parry, Mrs Phillips, Mrs R. Hughes,M s-f-.s M J. Lewis. M. A. Lewis, P. Davies, Mias Manuel, Misses E. M. Parry, M. Roberts, and Miss Jones; "Gower Stall," Mrs R. Richards. Mrs D. Evans, Mrs Ed. Evans, Mrs Wil'iai is Mrs D. Dowlands, and Mrs Jones, Mrs T. Evans, Mrs Jones, Mrs Lewis, Misses Witf ton, Miss E. J. Lewis, Mrs Jones, Mrs Wiliian.s. and Mrs Roberts; "Gwynedd Stall," Me.«:anvjS E. Davies (Ridge), D. Humphreys, P. Jones, H. Evans, N. Jones, David, Pugh, P Darius, anti Davies Williamstown; Misses Dav i, Mag- gie Davies, E. C. Richards and Davies, Ys trad; Fruit and Flowers, Mesdames S. Morris J. Morris, E. Davies, Lloyd, Hughes, D. J. Hug-beg, Owen, Penygraig; Misses M. J. Mor- Tis, M. A. Morris, Owen, S. A. Edwards, E. Davies, and Smith; The Cafe, M°sdames Ro- berts, M. Owen, Smith, J. Owen (junior), W. Evana, Goodwin, Misses Jane Owen, Richards, Thomas Davies, and Jones; Utilities and knick-knackery Mr R. Pugh, assisted by Messrs E. Mason, J. Evans, D. Humphreys, W. Hum- phrey, David Owen, amd E. G. Parry. Doubt- less one of the chief attractions at the bazaar (at least, judging from the extensive patrony), was the Phrenology and Physignomy tent, un- der the supervision of Mr David Thomas, Ton- ypandy, the well-known London Registered Phrenologist, who has proved so successful in his dilineations of many of our prominent and well-known personages in our midst. Mr Thomas telling them what they were fitted for, what capacities they possessed, and the faculties they should cultivate and restrain. Another interesting feature of the proceedings was the magic lantern entertainment given by Mr J. W. Jor.es, The Schools, Tonypandy, at the vestry o; tho Shiloh Wesleyan Chapel, and the mar- vellous oil painting (kindly lent for the occa- sion), which was entitled "The Broad and the Narrow Way," which was exhibited and ex- plained by Mr J. M. Griffiths, accompanied by appropriate songs by the Misses Griffiths. There were also a large number of miscellan- eous attractions supervised over by friends of the church. Amongst those present on the opening ceremony were the Revs D. D. Joseph, Babon, Llwynypia; Making, Pentre; R. Ro- berts, T. Manuel, D. Roberts, Tonypandy; Mrs Sumpton, Mrs Evans (Eglwyabach), Cardiff. The bazaar committee desires to return thanks to the numerous friends who have been good enough to render valuable assistance by con- tributing goods for sale and subscriptions for the bazaar.
--BAZAAR AT PONTYPRIDD.
BAZAAR AT PONTYPRIDD. A very successful bazaar was held in connec- tion with Sion Chapel, Pontypridd, at the les- ser Town Hall, on Thursday, Friday and Satur- day. The opening ceremony was respectively performed by Mr E. H. Davies, J.P. Pentre, Mrs Hopkin Morgan. Gelliwastad Grove, and Mr T. Taylor, Holly House. There was a good attendance on each occasion and the sales ap- peared to be brisk. The rooms and stalls were prettily decorated, the latter being in charge of the following.—Sunday School Stall, Mrs Jacob, Mrs E. Phillips, Mrs Davies, and Miss G. Phillips. Poultry Stall, Mrs Dorey, Miss M. Israel, Miss L. Williams, and Miss E. Mofgan. Drapery Stall. Mrs E. Jone6, Mrs B. Lewis, Mrs W. Williams, Mrs H. Powell, and Miss N. Fletcher. Grocery Stall, Mrs G.Davies Mrs A. Thomas, and Miss Thomas. Fancy Stall, Mrs Lloyd Miss Jones, Miss Lewis, Miss Lewis, Miss Lloyd, and Miss M. Phillips. Swiss Stall, Miss A. Williams, and Miss A. PowelL Flower Stall, Mrs Jones, Miss Pearce ilmd MSas AddiifJ. Hefraslhment b1.ali JMfrs W. Liewenyn, Mrs D. Thomas, Mrs Jones, Mrs H. Powell, Mrs B. Lewis, and Miss H. Fletcher. Ice cream stall, Viss B. Coslett. Turnabout, Miss Annie Williams, Miss Lydia Williams, Miss Ellen Sopiah Davies, and Master Richard Davies. A number of competitions were held and prizes offered for the prettiest cats, hat trimming, (for gentlemen) washing competitions, and the best dressed doll. The entries were numerous and the competitions interesting. Songs and recitations were given at intervals by: -Madam Polly Rowland Davies, Madam William, Penn, Mr T. C. Evans Miss Meredith, Mr J. H. Howe, Mr D. S. Morris, Mr D. J. Lewis, (Brynalaw), Mr D. Blake, Miss Sarah Davies. Miss Blodwen Cos- lett, Mr W. T. Morsran. Master A. Jones, Mr P. Evans, Mr R. William's. Mr W. Thomas (violin) Miss Hettie Seal, Mr W. Chick, Mr Edward Lewis, Mr Baylis (mandolin), Miss K. M. Rowlands, Miss Qwaldys IRiowiands, Mr J. Nott, Mr William Evans, and Mr T. Dummer. The accompanists were, The Misses S. and N. Jones, Berw Road. As a result of the bazaar it, is anticipated that a substan- tial sum will be realised which will be utilized in building a new church.
DRUNK ON THE SABBATH.
DRUNK ON THE SABBATH. At Pontypridd Police Court on Wednesday. An elderly person named George Morgan, of Treforest, together with Abraham Ashcourt and Thomas Hbllowav, two young colliers, were summoned for being drunk on the highway at Trcforest on Sunday last. The constable .said (bey refused to go home, and caused a large crowd to gather whilst people were returning from chapel. The defendant Morgan said he only interfered on his son's behalf. The other defendants said they were not crunk, but had had a drop. Morgans was discharged, and the J others were finpd 5a 1
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I e11t my wife for a supply 01 Dr Williams' Pink Pills, and after having taken the first box I felt slightly bette-. After I had taken the sesond box 1 went to work again. I continued taking the pills. and after another eight, boxes I was C'nnp!e*-e'y curi-d, tu-i my health at present is very good. I told the docDor that Dr. Wiili UIH' Piak Pills lizil saved my liie." An Ex-Marine Cured of Iqdigestion and Castric Ulcer. MR. HKSRY ftris, of Welnesfield, near Wolveiha-npton. a bronze! healthy-looking man of decidedly soldierly appearance, is fifty-three, an4 has served tu e ity-three and a half years in the Royal STavy. He enlisted in the Marines in 1863, served on H,M.S. Penelope at the bombardment, of Alexandria, and in 18-) and 1886 was in Egypt, lighting at Suakiu against Osman Digia. He he.lds a medal for the bombardment of Alexandria and a bar for Suakin. At the close of the elm raign he catne home invali led, left the service, an t and 1886 was in Egypt, lighting at Suakiu aga;nst Osman Digia. He h"lds a medal for the bombardment of Alexandria and a bar for ESuakin. At the close of the e impaign he catne home invali led, left the service, an t returned to Wednesfield to take up his trade of a keysniith. Three or four years ago he broke down in he-ilth, and underwent an operation. His health, however, was cot restored, and doctor# said he was still suffering lrjm gastric ulcer. .vomited everything I ate." said Mr. Peets, and lost weight until I became a shadow. I had had two doctors treating me when mv brother first told me ab 'nt Dr. Williams' Pink Pills t ,r Pale Peop'e. I bought a box at once, and commenced to take them. c'roai t,h it time I bi^a-i to get bettor. B; ore. I could not eat any solid fooi, but after taking the pids I began to eat and enjoy food. I can hardly satisfy my appetite now. I attribute my recovery entirely to Dr. Wi'liims' Pills. I can eat anyt hing that is put- before me."—" Midland Weekly News." /{ Grenadier Guardsman, Crimean, and Long-Service Medals, Cured of Indigestion. IN Kettering, says the "Kettering Guardian," lives, at the appropriate address of BViacIava Villa* a Crimean veteran, George Parrish, who was in the trenshes at Sevastopol. For one yea" and eighty days served in the Crimea with the Grenadier Guards, and as a result of twenty-one years' serviee be can disp'ay the Sebastopol, Turkish, and long service medals. Mr. Parrish was riding a bicycle, when, seeing the reporter, he alighted, saying he had something to relate. "I had been suffering from indigestion for three years." Mr. Ptrrish said. Very often wh«n I have come home for dinner I have gone back again without touching a bit, which made me very weak—in fact, I 'was so bad that I could scarcely get backwards ani forwards at all. I had medicine, but without any improvement, until at last, very fortunately, I tried Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People, and I had only taken two or three before I found relief." "Yes," added Mrs. Parrish, who seemed anxious to confirm her haibind's remark able story. his trouble really proceeded from indigestion. He felt a weight as of something at the chest which ought nob- to be there—a regular chest aibe. Attereating he had pains, and a sensation of unnatural fulness. But he- had faith in Dr. Williams' Pink Pills from the first, and before long ho said, I do not feet taat uneasiness now. No, and I have not felt it sinee." warmly addad Mr. Parrish. It has com pi -tely gone. I can ride to work now on my bicycle, and feel none the worse for it, and that'at sixty-five years o' age! when I went out, before taking the pills, I used to puff and pant like anything, oould scarcely get nay breath, and the penpiration used to roll off me." I went out, before taking the piUs, I used to puff and pant like anything, could scarcely get my breath, and the penpiration used to roll off me." Ashantee. Egypt. Khtdive's Star (Egypt). Veteran of Lucknow and Ashaqtee War, Influenza arad Heart Disease Cured. Mr. WLLJJAM WKAY. of 3, Woodstock Place, Ten Acres, Birmingham, was born at Derby in 1831. enlisted when quite a lad in the 4»tk Lancers, and, as he explained to a reporter of tht Birmingham Daily Argus," "I was soon in the thick of active service. And a terrible time we had. I was at the siege and capture of Delhi, and also at the Relief of Lucknow I saw some awful scenes of carnage, and had many a single-handed fight. When the Indian Mu'iny was quelled I purchased my discharge. But I could not endure civilian life, so I re-enlisted in the 2nd Battalion of the Rifle Brigvde. and went through the Ashantee War. We had stirring times then. Under Sir Garnet (now Lord) Wolsley we captured Coornaslie. I was badly wounded two or three times. When I came home from As'iantee I went to Gibraltar, and was discharged on the 14th December, 1870. About three years ago I obtained a post here as engineer. About the middleof the winter I contracted influ<mza. I was attended by a doctor, wiii did his best. but my complaint grew so serious that I had to give up work, the influenza having left an affection of th heart. I was laid up with that for two years, and have had two doctors. Both or them tol,ine thev oouti laot do anything for me, so yon c*n well understand I was very downhearted and depreaaed. -Thea I happened one day to read of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People, and got a box. I felt that they were doing me good, and got more- in all I took the contents of seven boxss. The pills built me up properly. Before I began to take them I was as white as a sheet. Soon I felt a tickling in my veins, just as if new blood was being infused into my system, and I put on weight too. No language of mine can sufficiently praiee Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. I am a living testimonial of their woith, for they have saved me from the- grave. I should have been one long since bat for them,' A Csrporal of the 24th Foot, Kaffir, Zulu, and Afgljan Wars, Cured of Chronic Dyspepsia. Mr JONATHAN SMART, Rim Street, Borrowash, near Derby (says the Derby Mercury ") has hart escapes at homs as well as in war. He joined the army (34th Foot) in 1877 The rrjrimP„, narrow Africa on the outbreak of th„ Kaffir War in 187P. General Lord Chelmsford was in sn^r^e e0X1^ 24th did their share of toe fighting, and Private Smart was in several engagements. No s loner w LR finished than the Zulu War broke out,. By this time Private Smart nad been raised to lanee-cornoral A<w the gallant def ence of Rork s Drif tCorpoi al Smtrt with a relief party assisted in the boriaUrfthe This WM one the fiercest fights during the campaign, and several officers and men gain -d the Vi^^T Cross. Soon afterwards the war ended but now the Afghan War broke out. and Smart was reeved to where the lw»ve corporAl had a new^difficulty to overcome, as ha w&s taken ill with dysentery. He lav months in hospital at Secunderabad, Deccin. His complaint assumed a chronic form, and later be w*» to Madras for six months. In^1883 hu time expired, and he returned to hie native land. He obtained employment on the Midland Railway, at Sheffield, as a signalman, but his old complaint troubled him llr medical man told him the night work was killing him. Mr Smart obtained a day post, but. in a wlr he was once more laid up with his old complaint and with a severe form of dyspepsia. Unahl* obtain benefit from his food, he became weakand wretc ied in the extr^m-. 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They are genuine only with the full n*m* Dr Willow P for Pale People, and are sold by chemists, and by Dr. William*' Medicine Comnanv 46 H v V 2s. 9d. a box, or six boxes for 13» »d. v^mpany, 46, H.uborn Viaduct at ¡ ^r, Indian Mutiny.
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qafod. A very interesting meeting was held at Beth- esda Baptist Chapel on Monday night last. The Rev Thomas Davies who has had the pas- toral charge of Bethesda for the last nine years has lately been called to the pastoral of the Baptist cause at Felin-ganol, Pembrokeshire, and his departure was made the occasion for the presentation of an illuminated address by the members of Bethesda, and a specially prepared satin address by the members of the Baptist Unionof the district. This last address was artistically got up at the "Chronicle" Office, Pontypridd. The building on Monday night wa filled by members and friends of Mr and Mrs Davies and a very hearty send off was accorded the family. On all sides sincere wish- es for their future welfare and success we" poured forth in eulogistic terms by well known ministers and friends. The meeting which was ably presided over by the Rev John Williams, Congregational Minister, Hafod, was largely attended by neighbouring ministers and a vecy pleasant evening was spent. During his stay at Hafod, Mr Davies earned a host of friends, and has always taken a prominent part 'n .the mloral and social welfare of his flock. The members' address, which was presented by Mr Henry Thomas, a hoary headed old deato-3. testified to his excellent character, his ene gy and tact in earring out the duties of the church and the fatherly presenter aptly voiced the views of the congregation by saying that Mr Davies was welcome to return whenever he liked. The Rev W. Rees, Rhondda read and presented the other address on behalf of the Ministers' Union. Mrs Davies was also present- ed with a very handsomely bound Bi 1. Mr W H. Bellin, the secretary of the presen' ufon meeting handed the Bible on behalf of the esda Sunday School, and Mr Archie Gibbon re- sented Miss Rachel Ann Davies with a Hymn Book, also the gift of the Sundae c-chool I The meeting, between the intervals was fillH by speeches, songs and recitations. The fol- lowing gentlemen spoke in eulogistic terms <f Mr Davies, and testified to his sterling quali- ties as a preacher and friend. Rev. M, Da,P, Treherbert, Rev. W. Lewis, Cymmer, Rev Mr Phillips, Cilfynydd, Rev. Mr Hughes, Ynysh » Rev. W. Rees, Ithondda, Henry Abraham, Esq. M.E., Mr William Evans, Hafod, Mr Edward Thomas, Hafod, and Mr Ebenezer Evans, Porth The last two gentlemen had also composed several verses in honour of the occasion. Mr Mr Davies suitably responded and thanked the members for their gifts, and for the aid which they had rendered him during the time he had been their pastor and also for the kindness and consideration they had shown him during the periods he had suffered ill-health. He was glad to say that he was leaving without having any ill-feeling for anyone, but on the contrary he felt full and hearty goodwill to all. The Lewis Merthyr Collieries Temperance Band played a selection of music and the Hafod Male Voice Party sang "Valliant Warriors," and "How can I bear to leave thee," in a manner which did credit to their conductor Mr David Thomas, Gyfeillion.Songs were sung by Messrs John Isaac, and Gomer Morgan, a -.elect I. 1-11 the fife by Mr David Thomas, and recitation by Miss Aston. Miss Phillips, Br. n; rw, acr. m. panied. The meeting, after the usual rote cf iLania to the singers was terminated by jnyir by tke Rev. W. Bees, Rhondda.
Tonyrefail.
Tonyrefail. On Monday, the 16th inst., Mrs Morris, the wife of Mr T. Morris, and mother of Miss M. A. Morris, the well-known Welsh singer, died, I after much suffering for years. Deceased was 4j years old, and leaves her husband and four children to mourn her loss very much. The funeral took place on Thursday, the 19th inst., when the body was conveyed by hearse to Salem, the Baptist Chapel at Llan'twit Fardre where the deceased bad lived for years before coming to Tonyrefail. A large number of re- Utions and friends (too numerous to mention) attended, and the Rev J. Pritchard, Llwynypia late minister of the Baptists at Tonyrefail, officiated. The funeral arrangements were very creditably carried out by Mr John Davies, .11 Undertaker, of this place. On Saturday, the 14th inst., Mrs Huxtoh the wife of Mr Charles Huxton, of the Mill, gave birth to three little boys, One of them lived two hours, another 12 hours, and the other 24 hours. They were named James, Wil- liam, and Charles, and they were buried at the Baptist graveyard. The mother is getting on very well. Those were the first triplets to be born in this place.
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Pontypridd—Wednesday. Before the Stipendiary (Mr Ignatius Wil liams), Dr Hunter, Alderman Richard Lewis. Councillor R. T. Richards, and Alderman W. It. Mathias. BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT. Thomas Jones, cobbler, of 9, Club Row, Ys- trad Rhondda, was charged with stealing 2d. from a till at the Lamb Inn last Monday night. Miss Martha Williams, the daughter, gave evi- dence, and the magistrates dismissed the case because they thought there was a doubt about it.. A LAD CENSURED BY THE STIPENDIARY. A young lad named Clement Spence, Coed- ptnmaen, was summoned for lighting crackers o 1 the main road and throwing them at passing I horses. P.C. Nicholls proved the case. The little boy now said he was very sorry. The ¡ Stipendiary said he did not see the fun of the I thing, and advised the boy's father to give him good thrashing. The result of throwing a cracker at a spirited horse might have resulted in a most serious accident. We fine your son 10s or two days 'imprisonment, and if you pay the fine for him, we advise you to give him a gjood thrashing. Unfortunately we cannot order him to be birched because he is above the age. PONTYPRIDD CABBY ILLTREATS HIS WIFE. A soldierly inking cab driver named Charles Morris, of Pontypridd, appeared in the dock with his breast decorated with medals. He wa.s charged with assaulting his wife Sarah, who said that her husband repeatedly abused her. Once he threatened to knock her head off with a bottle, and struck her on the head. She wished to have a separation order, because he would not work to maintain her. Defen- dant said the bother was all in consequence of a daughter. His wife absolutely refused to let her go out to earn her own living, and kept th' house open for her all night. The Bench oirdered him to pay the costs, and to find a surety for £10. In the event of him not being able to do so, he must go to gaol for a fort- night's hard labour. OLD ACQUAINTANCE NOT FORGOTTEN. William Powell, labourer, Pontypridd, was summoned for sleeping out last Tuesday night. He was found by a constable in a hay loft be- longing to Mi- Hopkin Morgan, Pontypridd, drunk. Prisoner said he had been refused ad- mission at the model lodginghouse, and as he had been working for Mr Hopkin Morgan he made his way there because he knew the pre- mises. He was fined 10s or a week. WILLING TO GO TO THE WORKHOUSE. An old and decrepii woman -named Mary Luff was again brought up charged with being drunk and sleeping out. At a suggestion from the Stipendiary she consented, to go to the Workhouse. She said her son was not willing for her (to go, but now she was qnite willing. COLLIERY COMPANY SUMMONED FOR POOR-RATE. The Groeswen Colliery Company, for whom Mr W. R. Davies appeared, were summoned for the payment of jB17 10s 4d poor-rate. Mr Davies said the service of the summons had been irregular; it should have been served at the Registered Office of the Company, where- as it had been served at the secretary's private house. An appeal was pending in the case. Mr David, who appeared for the Overseers, said they had had no notice of the appeal. Mr W. R. Davies said Mr David knew better than that. Mr David They have appealed to the Assess- ment Committee, and it was dismissed. The Stipendiary said he was afraid the im- proper service was a vital objection. Mr W. R. Davies suggested that the new summons be made returnable on the same day as the appeal. It was ordered that a fresh summons be served at the Registered Office of the Com- pany. A similar order was made in respect to a summons for District Rate upon the same Com- pany A KIND WIFE. William Parker, collier. Coedpenmaen, for whom his wife appeared, was fined 10s for being drunk and disorderly in Ynvsangharad. RIDING BY MOONLIGHT ALONE. Last Tuesday week, at midnight, William Thomas, Treforest, was discovered riding his bicycle by the light of the moon only. Thomas did not appear to explain matters, and he was ordered to pay a fine of 10s.
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-4_ Ferndale Notes. Mr Lewis Williams of the Royal Auction Mart is again paying Ferndale a visit for a length- ened time. He opened on Friday last with a large assortment of Household Furniture, Cut- lery, Watches, Clocks, JeweUry, and all kinds of other articles far too numerous to mention. On inspecting the mart one is struck with the new tent, which Mr Williams had specially built to his own designs, which reflects great credit upon himself and also the makers of the knt, Messrs E. Davies and Co., Sandon Lane, Cardiff. The tent is lit up with the new Acetelyne Gas, and there are three planks upon which his assistants show and sell the goods. The tent is capable of holding 2,500 people and as seen from the stage en Friday Night with its crowded audience, it presented a spectacle not soon to be forgotten. Mr Williams has his old favourites with him, viz., Theo Daniels the well known Welsh Comedian, Paddy Wat- eon, England's greatest Clown, also Bob John- son the accomplished accompanist, with the addition of Harry Beresford an excellent sing- er of sentimental and comic songs, and Harry Matthews the Policeman and Plumber. Taken altogether they are a good all round company, and I have no doubt that Mr Williams will do a very big business during his stay here. a very big business during his stay here.