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Mid-Rhondda Musings. Notices to tradesmen as to obstruction Oil and pavements have been dis- tributed by the District Council. -+-- They are requested to desist from causing obstruction to pedestrians and vehicular traffic, and in particular to avoid standing carts and other vehicles at right angles across the highway in front of their premises. --+-- An old lady of 85 summers, on receiving her Old Age Pension last week. promptly deposited the-, sum in the Post Office Savings Bank. --+-- This thrifty old soul is evidently saving up for her old age. --+-- We are told that a prophet is not honoured in his own country. The case of Mr. J. B. Thomas evidently supplies the exception to the rule. A few months ago he was presented with a gold watch and chain as a tribute to his work as secretary of the Mid- Hhoxidda Chamber of Trade. On Tuesday evening he was the recipient of a hand- some tea and coffee service from the Horse Show Committee on the occasion of his marriage. -+-- It was a, singular proceeding on the part of the theatrical company this week at the Theatre Royal to hang a streamer bearing the words, Her Road to Rain," across the entrance to Gilfach Road. We wonder what the three ministers and two deacons resident in the street have to say on- the matter!! This road had been previously christened the Lovers' Lane." It looks like get- ting from the frying-pan into the fire. The football craze has apparently struck the music hall profession a blow from which it is never likely to recover. -+-- We refer to those stalwarts which spring from the Hippodrome. The Hippo staff have formed a team amongst them- selves, and last week, judging from a practice match, they were in fine form. Barley wine and cod liver oil emulsion seem to be the two favourite articles of diet for getting strength up. -+-- Burgess (not the Channel swimmer) was all over the field; whilst Harper was never happy tilL he got it, and the pre- sident, ;Mfr. Stone, appeared 'to be a tower of strength. --+-- Bravo! Russet and Green'uns, you'll win the cup yet. --+-- Keep the double bass player in goal. We believe him to be a good tenter." -+-- The Rev. E. T. Jones, Llanelly, delivered his popular lecture, A Visit to the Rocky Mountains," at Clydach Vale last week. (Well-informed readers know that the Rocky Mountains are fixed in America and not at Clydach Vale, although Clydach Vale may be a, bit rocky on Saturday nights). In Mr. Jones' usual, inimitable style, whether preaching or lecturing, he held his audience in the palm of his hand! (This is figuratively, of course, for Soar Chapel was well filled with a delighted audience). --0-- Talfryn, in graphically describing the difficulty of breathing at extreme heights on the Rocky Mountains, said that man was little more than gas and water! There was a. slight deposit—a little of the man left. --+-- A stout gentlema,n was relieved when it logically dawned upon him that a stout person must therefore have more manli- ness —— Master R. J. Williams, 42, Lloyd St., Celli, was the successful competitor in the pianoforte competition at Caersalem Eis- teddfod. not D. Williams as reported. Extreme and drastic reductions will be made in all departments1 at J. Owen Jones' great winter sale at 2 and 3, Pandy Square. Ladies will find this a splendid oppor- tunity for obtaining splendid bargains in

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drapery, millinery, &c. Tram fares are paid to purchasers of 10s. worth and up- wards. So people up the Valley, please note. Some young man in Mid-Rhomk a is evidently infatuated. In order to obtain a photograph of the object of his intentions he forced open The show case belonging to Messrs. Harrison and Evans, which was placed in the Tonypandy Station, and purloined a photo- graph of a striking young lady. Every- thing else was left intact.

Pentre Pellets. The Tivoli poster—illustrative of the earthquake disaster—is so realistic in its portrayal of the ruined city, that a devoted follower of Bacchus was noticed on Tuesday night endeavouring to support the falling buildings. Alas! for New Year resolutions. The gentleman referred to in last week's "Pellets" as having enlisted himself as an enemy of the fair goddess Nicotine, has since been seen indulging in -,the fragrant weed. His vows ended smoke." We usually sell an article when it has either lost its seductive charms, or with the idea of striking a bargain. Which of these reasons have induced a local church to advertise a, sale of work," we wonder? --+-- The conductor who, on Sum day night, actually stopped his car and eventually plunged it into darkness, in order that he might "spoon" a lady friend, soon learnt, to his sorrow, that his behaviour created quite a "stir" amongst the passengers. --+-- His duty should have been to. driver off if she could not conductor self in a ladylike manner. He evidently turned the lights out so that no one should inspector anyhow, that's how we ticket." -+-- [We have warned our contributor to take out a life insurance policy. Jam-pote and bricks are cheap these days.—Ed., R.L.] -+-- The Pentre Hockey Team contains a real Treasure," who is every Whit- worth" his place, for he knows ho to send the ball "right back" into v* the enemy's camp. Rather "rich," isn't it? -+-- It is not true that Her Royal Highness of Argyle immediately sang the T-e D-eum after having interviewed the tire- less secretary of the Sir' Charles Warren Shield Competition on Friday last. -+- The often-asked question is again to the fore. Does a. man, when he becomes an employee of the Council, forfeit his free- don? We decline to reply, for we r-say have a fire ourselves some day.

Ton Talk. The sound of the cornet still waxes loud in the neighbourhood on the Sabbath Day. Would I were a bird," &c. -+-- All present at the rendering of The Star of Bethlehem" last week at St. David's were pleased with the choruses. The choir has had a. Royal time of it in all the rehearsals. A fine audience listened to Mr. Stitt Wilson speak' on Socialism last week. Liberals, -Tories, and I.L.P.'s were treated to an excellent discourse. A meeting of the Lib.-Lab. League was 9 held on the same night just over the way. It's a pity that some of the budding young orators of the League were not present to hear Mr. Wilson. --+- Surely, this is the season for cantatas. Ton is going; strong:, at any rate, in this particular line just now. --+-- We hope that the young man who was in a, desperate hurry to pay the ground rent" last Monday thoroughly enjoyed his threepenny worth of—lemonade --+- The lofty ambition of a certain young man oifl Gellpi is! the (cultivation of a moustache. Alas! after many inglorious attempts and hair-growers, he lias once again decided to be plain "—shaven.

Treherbort Tags. The, fat which some local folk d -velop by drinking heel" may be teri £ :;d a "bar-gain." —-— Regarding lecturers for our local Socialists, we regret to state that Cummings is not coming," but their funds will not suffer, for they are going to have Penny, a week later. --+- Someone in Treherbert evi-tently believes that tlie correct way to c>4Ll a glass advertisement is to tickle tIlt-glass gently with a. three-cornered brui In putting the theory to practice, we l elifcve lie forgot to do it gently.

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Porth Jottings, Stimulated by their increase in member- ship last year over the preceding year, and recognising the urgent necessity of counteracting the evil influences and temptations that encompass the younger members, the Y.M.C.A. authorities have finally resolved to purchase a full-sized billiard table. --+-- That this is a movement in the right direction, .and supplies a long-felt want, cannot be gainsaid and it should receive the approbation and hearty support of all temperance advocates. I Rhondda Soccer footballers will learn with deep regret that Jack Ingram, the famous Mardy custodian, met with a very serious accident on Monday last whilst following his employment at the Cyminer Colliery. --+- To eulogise the merits of Ingram as a. goalie would bo futile. His ability between the posts" is well known throughout South Wales. But it is feared that he has been rendered hors de combat for the remainder of this season. Burgess and Rees, the famous Rhondda cyclists, with two colleagues, have been engaged by the Palace Company, Cardiff, as "hick cyclists," and will appear on the stage next week at Cardiff. --+- For all Chronic Chest Complaints, take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. lilt, 2/9. It is interesting to note that Burgess and Rees perform with the most perpen- dicular and smallest track yet placed before the public. We wish them every success. -+- Porthites the Athenians of the Rhondda—are not the athletes or gladiators at the Olympic games as were their predecessors of old, who, though the laurels were "garlands of flowers" and "crowns of leaves," suffered not defeat. At Crecraft's Wrestling Tournament'' last week, though the laurels were solid gold medallions," the Athenians^—sad to relate—captured not a single prize. Still, we have a Hercules in strength and almost a Hackenschmidt in ability in Hillman. -+- The Pentre boys, -emulating the Mace- donians in their tactics, invaded Porth and captured all the prizes, Tom Jenkins winning the heavy-weight, Jack Smith the light-v,eight, and Llew. Williams the middle-weight. Jenkins also secured a second.

Tylorstown Topics. We learn that the Socialists have aban- doned their headquarters at Tylorstown for Pontygwaith. Now that their meetings are held at a chapel vestry, we wonder whether they have all turned Christian Socialists. We learn on good authority that a new cemetery for the Rhondda. Fach is to be provided on the fields of Penrhys. From a historical point of view, the provision of a burial ground on this spot I is exceedingly appropriate, as the site itself commemorates the battle in which Rhys ap Tewdwr lost his life. We are not qvito so sure, however, whether the couples who frequent the spot on Sunday evenings will appreciate this nice point. --+-- "Mr. Moody, the Evangelist" was the subject of a lecture at Ebenezer on Friday last by the Rev. Rowland Hughes, B.D. Mr. Tom Evans, the conductor of Horeb Choral Society, is once again regaining his health after a. very severe illness. -+- Take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds; it never fails. 1/H, 2/9.

Treorchy Trifles. Mabon preached eloquently a.t Horeb (E.B.) Chapel on Sunday last to large congregations. A Treorchy woman was preparing to drown some kittens the other day. The loclger, who is a. man with a large heart, said Drown them in hot water, missus. The water is very cold just now." Ramah Juvenile Choir is making steady H progress under the conductorship of Mr. H Tommy Williams. They are. at present rehearsing Agatha; or the Lost Child H of the Manor." H -+-- Among the subjects dealt with at the last meeting of the Treorchy Literary H Society was. "Who is the Printer's Devil? We know the printer, who is a very decent fellow at heart, but we. dilSClaim any acquaintanceship with the other H gentleman. H The attendants at a recent social were informed that there is not enough beef and ham here. What shall we do? H Divide the tongue" was the prompt arswer. And they were speechless. -+-- For Influenza and Bronchial Coughs, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. 1/li, 2/9.

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Treherbert N.U. made, a very good fight with Leigh up North on Saturday last. Leading; by a point at half-time, they were only defeated by the goal which Leigh obtained at the last moment. Our team deserves our support. If you dare to venture outside the Opera House between the acts, the chil- dren are around you like a swarm of bees deafening your ears with lusty cries or Pass-out, please? Should this be stopped? They want a check." -+- A schoolboy in the locality, writing an essay on the recent Italian earthquake, said: "Streets were brought down to Rouen by the earthquake in the Ireland of Sicilly." Yet we cannot judge a teacher by the pupils of his eyes." -+-- The model of the steam engine which is on exhibition in Bute Street is indeed a credit to its builder, whoever he may be. We are glad to know that its con- structor is a Treherbert man." Have our readers ever noticed that mice have a strong dislike for cats? This is strange, as cats are genuinely fond of mice. Also, that Treherbert girls with pretty necks dislike high collars? For Children's Hacking Cough at night, -Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. 1/H, 2/9.