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Cwmparc. Two successful performances of the cantata, A Bundle of Sticks," were given at the New Workmen's Hall on Christmas and Boxing evenings, under the auspices of the local Forward Move- ment cause. Mr. Evan Evans was the conductor, and it was apparent that he had been to considerable pains in train- ing the juveniles under his charge. Their singing was characterised by much lestiaint and sweetness. A big Christmas frree occupied the centre of the stage, Ww dressed children troop- 10™, Made a pretty picture. Mr. Snkl "T+i Ir^erbert, made a most i' Cimstmas,and the M?v rJ^8 7-ere wel1 take» Misses & A Sally Jones, and E. also 0-ivAr. ^Sie "00.us programme was Alicia fW« 1e'vemn&< in which Miss A Thrm'ntj ivf^^dame Thomas, Miss M. Wbert? ™l Thomas (all of Tre- May B4« fLr1SS Simon and Miss wart Miss °f -wmPavc, took L.C.M aind Mr- James Evans, accomPamed on the piano.

A knit Bethania^jj^jj o?.0^n ^PPer was held at the auspices of the YPs'38 niSht, under A pretty weddincr + Parish Church, Tot o°n -rlace f l the week, the contracting Ka,i;Ursda.y of last May Williams, youn^t dau^?61118 Miss Mr -Thomas Williams, 138 d °V-le Street Treorchy, and Mr. Tommv P es MumhU I3*6 Mr' and Mls- fc' liarn- p The Rev. wll the ceremonv6 Tb 1Sk conducted attired in a kr b^ide, who was neatly £ hat w b wn Vdvet coat and a new at, was given away by her eldest brother, Mr. Hugh Williams. The brides- maids were Miss 01 wen Lewis, Glantfrwd1 House, Luton Street, and Miss Hannah Davies, Treorchy. Mr. Walter Mitchell, Treherbert, acted as best man. A lantern entertainment was held at Hermon Chapel on Christmas night. A total of one hundred slides was exhibited. Mr. Howell Howells was the lecturer, and Mr. John Enilyn Jones presided. A very fashionable wedding took place at Ramali Chapel on Wednesday, Decem- ber 23rd, the contracting parties being Miss Gwyneth Isaac, eldest daughter of the late Mr. Daronwy Isaac, and Mr. Jack Evans son of the late Mr. John Evans (mechanic), Cwmparc. The Rev. J. Elias Thomas, who officiat.ed, was assisted by Dr. Morris (Nocklfa.) .and the Rev. W. Lewis (Cwmparc). The bride, who was attended by her sister, Miss May Isaac, wore a travelling dress of mole grey colour, with hat to match. Immediately after the ceremony, the happy couple for Bournemouth' and the South Co.cu, where the honeymoon is being spent. During the Christmas holidays, Miss Norah Williams, daughter of Mr. John Williams, Dumfries Street, and Mr. Jas. Moon were married whilst Miss Reeves and Mr. Evan Bebb were united at Porth on Saturday.

Ystrad Rhondda. The annual chair eisteddfod of Bod- ringallt Chapel. Ystrad-Rhondda was held on Christmas Day. There was an excel- lent attendance. In the unavoidable absence of Mr. H. Thompson, Mr. Thos. Thomas, D.C.. occupied the chair. The meeting was conducted throughout by the Rev. T. D. Jones (pastor). The adjudi- cators Mi. G. T. Llewellyn, G.T.S.C., Port Talbot; literature and chief recitation, Deinol Fychan, Bangor G.C. (the Welsh crowned reciter); chil- dren's recitations and questions, Mr. Dd. Bowen (Myfyr Ilefin), Ton-Pentre mining, Mr. David Morgan, M.E., Pentre; drawing, Mr. Ivor Griffiths, Pontrhondda Council Srhool; ambulance, Dr. E!. L. Phillips, Ystrad-Rhondda. Accompanist, Mr. Willie Harries, Bodringallt. The awards were as follow: -Solo for children under 12, Daniel's Band (Sankey), W. J. Bunford, Bodringallt; recitation for girls under 9, Y Sgoler," 1st Bessie Phillips. 2nd Maggie Francis (both of Ystrad); pianoforte solo for children under 12, Harvest Time" (Charles Vincent), Rachel H. Jones, Bodringallt; questions for children under 12 (Safon IV.) from the Sunday School Text-book, 1st David Thos. Davies, 2nd Rachel II. Jones, Bodringallt; best pen and ink sketch of the Right Hon. D. Lloyd George, for those under 21 years of age, One ot' the Cabinet," whose name did not tran- spire solo for boys under 14, Yr Hogyn Drwg," 1st Morgan J. Pugh, Pentre, 2nd W. J. Bunford, Ystrad-Rhondda; ques- tions (Standard V.) from Sunday School Text-book for children under 13, 1st Dd. Thos. Davies, 2nd Sarah A. Hughes, 3rd prize being divided between another three; recitation for children under 9, "Meddyliau Plentyn" (Elfed), Edward Albert Isaac, Abertridwr; solo for girls under 14, Myfi sy'n magu'r baban" (" C'einion y Gail "), 1st E. Price, Horeb, 2nd Rachel M. Thomas, Treorchy; essay

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Treherbert. An interesting and happy event took place at Tynewydd on Boxing Day. This was the marriage of Miss Ethel Williams (daughter of Mr. Wm. Williams, agent of Britannic Insurance Company), of Gwendoline Street, and Mr. Wm. Morgan, of Gordon Street, Ton. The young couple were united by the Rev. T. Morris (Soar) at Noddfa, Treorchy. The bride was dressed in a white silk dress, with a, hat of the same material. The following were the bridesmaids —Miss E. Thomas, Aber- dare, Miss R. A. Lewis, Miss L. J Thomas, Miss D. Mace. Miss M. J. Dryden, Miss N. Thomas, Treherbert, and mis"g 1. Morgan, Pentre. The coaches were also occupied by Mr. J. Williams and Mr. Ivor Jones, Treherbert; Mr. E. pc Thomas, Pentrc;, Mr. Wm. Williams (father of bride), and Mr. Miles Morgan (father of bridegroom). About 80 guests attended the wedding party. (C) With regret we announce the death of Mr. Dan Morgan (50), of Penyrenglyn, who died last week. The funeral took place on Monday and was largely atten- ded. Deceased was buried at Treorchy Cemetery, the Rev. R. T. Howells, B.A., officiating.

Struck by a Class. Exciting Incident at Treorchy Hotel. "Champion Boxet, of Treorchy." At Ton-Pentre Police Court on Monday, William Howells, collier, 135, High St., Treorchy, was charged with unlawfully wounding David Thomas Jenkins, collisvr, 80, Tynybedw Street Treorchy, by striking him with a glass. Mr. T. Miilward, soli- citor, Pentre, defended. Prosecutor, whose head was half-covered in bandages, said that about 10.40 p.m. on December 30tli he went to the Prince of Wales Hotel, Treorchy. In the bar he saw his brother, who asked him if he would take his part. Witness told him that lie must not fight there, but go out- side. Witness was then struck by a glass, which hit above and beneath the eve. L Mr. Miilward: You are known as the "champion boxer of Treorchy "?—No, sir. You, or your brother?—No. Did you see Howells, his mother, and a, man named Colston on Saturday last? —Yes. Were they in your house?—Yes; they came there to try to settle the case. You. wanted tl2 for damages?—I wanted something as damages. Were. you out drinking on the day following your injury?—I had a glass of sherry (laughter). The Stipendiary: Is sherry good for a damaged eye? (Laughter). Witness: No; it is good for the breath (renewed laughter). Thomas HarTis cellarman and barman at the Prince of Wales Hotel, said that about 10.45 p.m. on December 30th he was in the bar of the hotel, when Jenkins came in. Howells was then standing near the fireplace. Jenkins wanted to fight, and went towards Howells. The latter picked up a, glass mug and struck Jen- kins, who fell to the floor. With preat difficulty he got up, but still wanted to fight. He was eventually persuaded to leave the house. Wm. Thomas Jenkins, prosecutor's brother, said that he had had a few words with Howells before prosecutor arrived at the hotel. When the latter came in, witness asked him to take his part, as Howells and his friends had been on him." His brother told him to go outside if lie wanted to fight, and at that moment his brother was struck in the face with the glass. Dr. Armstrong described the wounds, which were four in number, two of them being of a serious nature. Witness also added that inflammation had set in the affected eye, and the other eye was also threatened. P.O. Nicholls gave evidence of arrest. When charged with unlawful wounding at the Police Station, defendant said I dil it, but not wilfully." Defendant, on oath, said that about 9 o'clock on the day in question he saw Wm. Jenkins at the Prince of Wales Hotel. Jenkins wanted him to fight, but witness refused to, have anything bo do with him. Jenkins was then taken to another room, but he returned later, and again wanted to fight him. Some time after, prosecutor came there, and at- tempted to strike him. Witness dodged the blow and hit him with a, glass in self- defence. Witness) added that he then told Mrs. Lewis to call the police, and he remained in another room until P.C. Nicholls arrived. Corroborative, evidence was given by Evan Millward and Ed. Rogers, who were at the hotel when prosecutor was struck. The case was adjourned for a week.

Accident at Pontygwaith. An accident happened on Tuesday, Dec. 29th, at Llewellyn Street, Ponty- gwaith. A ear travelling from Ferndale to Porth, owing to the thickness of the snow, was compelled to stop near the Bazaar. At the same time, a butcher's cart belonging to Mr. Hawkins, Ponty- pridd, stored opposite Mr. J. D. Pierce's butcher's shop. The, driver alighted, and took some meat into the shop. The driver of the car, -ignorant of the presence of the butcher's cart, reversed his car. and knocked the cart with such force that the poor horse was pushed right through Mr. Churchill's shop window. The pane, which is a very large one, was completely smashed, and the unfortunate animal broke his leg and cut his nostrils severely. The horse was afterwards taken to the Penrhys stables until the arrival of the veterinary surgeon.

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-+- Tylorstown. With regret we announce the death ot Mrs. Sarah Thomas, the beloved wife of Mr. James Thomas, 11, Brynbeclw ltoad, at the early ago of 35. Great sympathy is felt for Mr. Thomas, who is left with six young children. The funeral took place on Monday. The chief mourners Were: -Mr. Thomas (husband); Mrs. lhomas (mother); Messrs. Edwin and William Morgan (brothers); and the Misses Morgan (sisters). The remains were intetrred at Llothrddu Cemetery, the Rev. Dr. Phillips officiating. The annual" living pictures" were Shown ,at Libanus (O.M.) Chapel on ChirLstmas night, under the able instructor- ship of Dr. T. H. Morris, C.C., who has fiuiee his advent to Tylorstown (eighteen yeans ago) provided an amusement of this kind annually for old and young. The chair was occupied by Mr. D. Williams (schoolmaster). Solos were contributed by Mr. John Daniels, and recitations by the Misses Margaretta Williams and Jenny Humphreys, Towyn, North Wales. I A most pleasant evening was spent. On Christmas night, a meeting: was held at Horeb under the auspices of the local Literary and Debating Society. The Rev. Griffith Roberts occupied the chair. All-r.. David Evans read a, paper on H Miracles." Christmas Day," a sub- ject which was well received by the large number present, was dealt by Messrs. Gwilym Thomas, J. Rees, Simon Davies, l)an Scc-urfield and Gwilym Mathia>s, Miss A^ii E. Jones and Mr. Owen Jones rendered appropriate solos.

for those under 16, "Bywyd Dafydd a'i Werei," Elsie M. Francis, Bodringallt; pianoforte test for those under 16, Elsie M. Francis, Bodringallt; recitation for those under 16. Dvsgwch ddweyd Na,' Gwladys M. Davies, Pentre; essay on lago, Cheoas, loan, and Barnabas, for those under 21, 1st Annie Edwards, 2nd Blodwen Harris, 3rd Thomas B. Lewis, Bodringallt; chief essay, Lie deddfwr- iaeth yn Moesoldeb Cenedl," John James (loan Gwalter), Cardiff, being the only comjxititor, his composition was deemed worthy of half the prize only; six ques- tions on "Coal Mines Regulation Act," ii-) competitor; pianoforte solo for those over 12. Minuet and Trio in E: flat" (Beethoven), Elsie May Francis, Bod- ringallt ambulance, four teams competed, Mardy being awarded first prize with 235 marks, Ferndale 2nd with 233 marks, Abergorchy 3rd with 220 marks, Tylors- town 4th with 183 marks, out of a pos- sible 250; soprano solo, Eternal Love s (T. D. Edwards), prize divided between Madame Maggie Morris-Evans^ Tonyr- efail, and Madame Hosgood, Cardiff; champion Welsh recitation, (a) "Arnetll Llewelyn (Elfed), (b) Rhan o Bryddet Ben Bowen ar 'Williams, Pantycelyn,' Mr. Roberte, Gwauncaegu-rwen; love letter, Mr. Gwilym Davies, Cwmamman; tenor solo, Nant y Mynydd" (W. Davies), Mr. G. D. Lewis, Mardy; englyn, Seiniiorch (" Pitchfork "), Gwyliedydd, Afcercrave; English recitation, "Macbeth. Act 3, Scene 4 (Shakespeare), Mr. David J. Thomas, Gelli bass solo, It is enough (" Elijah "), Mr. J. Griffiths, Clydacli Vale; poem, Solilonuy on the Seashore," prize, a magnificent oak chair (10 competitors), Rev. R. Garn Adams. Abertridwr; essay, Yr Epistol at y Galatiaid," Mr. Thomas B. Lewis Bod- ringallt quartet, Bedd y Dyn Tyiawd (Eos Hafod), Mr. T. J. Hughes and friends, 'Ystrad. During the meeting, Deiniol Fychan gave an excellent reci- tation, and was vociferously encored and responded with a humorous ballad. The adjudicator of music rendered an opening solo, whilst Master Trevor Watkins sang the chairing song, both items being greatly appreciated. Much credit is due to the efficient secretaries, Messrs. David Davies, Samuel John, and T. H. Williams.