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THEATRE ROYAL, Tpnypandy BLECTMC B!OGRAPH N!GHTLY Monday, M&rch ist, 1909, for Six Nights Onty, Miss IDA MOLES WORTH S and Mi. MARK BLOW 8 Company, in the Fraooo-British Play— UNDER TWO FLM3.S From OuiDA's Famous Novel. Xext Week, Monday, March 8th-AT CRIPPLE CREEK! Early Doors, 46.45. Ordinary, 7.15. POPULAR PRICES AS USUAL

Hippodrome, Tonypandy. We li-ave experienced the wonderful creations of the French chef; we liave gazed in mut.eadmiration at the con- fections ef English culinary masters, our mouth has watered in reading of the mi- Titt-eraMe -(teliglits of a, Turkish Vizier's table; but these pale their ineffectual &rea. before the glory of the Crazy Cook" at the HipiMdrome. Here, indeed, you have a. veritable genius, who produces ducks from nothiner shoots pigeons into existence from nowhere, manufactures chains of sausages from pups while you wait. and grows pears from a pudding tin. Nor is this all, but to know the rest, go to the Hippo and wait to see Picitt and Lizette. J. H. Ci'ewe is a comedian wijth ;a very racy style, his I'm going back to 'Home, Sweet Home' striking the popular note. Victor Bros. are a very clever pair of athletes, and contribute same smart hand balancing work. Smith and Johnson, coloured drawing-room entertainers, are a happy duotj and provide mirth with rare gusto. Mr. Edgar Harper, the popular baritone, is also prominent this week in a. splendid rendering of the pathetic Queen of Angels." The pictures are exceedingly instructive, tiotablv The Life of Louia XVII. and—In'Lapland," whilst the comic element is not lost in Farmer Jones goes to Market." "The Human \Wheel, &c.

Theatre Royal, Tonypandy. At this house we have a powerful attraction next week in a first visit of the great London success, Under Two Flags," a<!a.pt?d from Ouida'e world- renowned novel. The company is Miss Mis? AGNES VERITY as "Cigarette." Ida Molesworth and Mr. Mark Blow's, a.nd is exactly the same as recentiv had the honour of appearing before Princess Christian at the Lyceum Theatre, Lon- don in fact, this is only their second week out of London—so we may safely anticipate a show rightaway from the ordinary dramatic attraction. In "Under Two Mags," they have a subject that lends itself to good stage effect, and the great &cene wliere Cigarette rides for life on a real. thoroughbred Arab horse Mr. AUSTIN MILROY as "Hon. Bertie Cecil." Tip a scenic mountain some 18 feet high promisea a. spectacular effect seldom real- ised. Of it9 production, the London "Daily Glu-onicle" says:—lender Two FlagB must rank as one of the most. famous productions ever produced. The play is full of dramatic force. There was never a< stale moment. Wo have no hesitation in saying that audiences will he mightily entertained by this excellent and exciting play, which is so. well produced, so full of forcible situations, and so natural and human withal." As a souvenir of their first visit. every lady on Monday evening paying Is and upwards will b& presented with -a. copy of Ouida's. novel.

T:vo! Pentfe. The &tar turn for this week proves a very big attraction. It is not often that we witness such a production as Out- Ha.nked/' in which there are onl" three characters, but which is really interesting from the commencement to the end. The principal actor, Mr. Henry Coutts, per- forms some very smart quick-changes in full view of the audience, so that there is very little doubt about the success of -this turn from a spectacular point of view. The next most popular item is probably the very amusing comedy given by France and Steward, where the magic power of a,n Indian bracelet results in intense excitement over a horse race. There are very few who can keep cool when they watch this performance. Rex and Ford succeed in amusing with some very smart and clever talk, with a large dose of word- play. The Four Blackbirds appear instead of the Mezettis. and prove very entertaining. Other good tu'ms are pro- vided by Arnetti, a musical expert Joan Deoring, and Nellie Ridgway. In addi tion, an extra turn is provided bv Combs and M.alo, both of whom rossess verv good voices. The pictures on the TivoH- scope a.re gcod, a.s usual, one series, en- titled "The Foreman's Revenge," being veil worth seeing.

OpeMt House, Treherbert. The pantomime, entitled "Robinson C'rusoe," produced at Treherbert by Mr. Harry, Benet and company for the nrst three nights this week, scored a great success; as it did also on the occasion of its last visit, whep. hundreds of would-be patrons were disappointed and turned a.way from the doors. These, however, utilised their opportunity on this return visit and the crowded houses were delighted with the many excellent factors of the production. The pantomime en- sured endless mirth, for the splendid efforts of the comedians completely exhausted the laughter of the audiences. The various parts were acted prettily and in fascinating style. The songs and 'choruses were most happy and charmingly rendered. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week, Opera House patrons will have a welcome return visit of Miss Inez Howard's) company In the great melo- drama, "A Warning to Women." This renowned company is always sure of ex- tensive patronage at Treherbert, as was the case on the last two occasions, when the much-enjoyed plays Her Love Against the World and The Midnight Wedding," were presented. Big business is anticipated, so that intending patrons are therefore advised to book their seats early.

Cardiff E)Mp!t*e. It is at the Cardiff Empire next week, and Miss Alice Pierce is it." So say the American public, so say the Lon- don public, so said the divine Sarah Bernha-rdt when, in her impulsive French manner, she enthusiastically kissed her after witnessing an "impression of her- self. Miss Pierce is an American, born in New York, and reared within the shadow of the stage. No! she does not give "imitations," but "impressions"— totally different things, as you will see next week. She will select from the following repertoire of star players: — Sarah Bernhardt, Eleanors Duse, Ellen Terry. Irene Vanbrugh, Edna Mav Mrs. Patrick ?ampbell, Evie Greene, Mrs. Leslie Carter, Ada Reeve. Ellaline Terriss, Julia. Neilson, Lena. Ashwell) Beerbohm Tree, Albert- Chevalierj &e. Quite com- prehensive, isn't it ? Herbert Damley's corftpaiiy, in The Mandarin," will also appear. The Delevinea will repeat fheiir former terpsichorean oNering, Flipp and Flopp"; Rex Fox, veiitlriloquist; Adams and Ward, acrobatic comedians; the Coloured MeisteTS, harmonists; Frances Letty, with "Does anyone want a girl?" Jack Lane, Helen Forsyth, and the Bioscope complete the bilL

V) RO L M r, 0'Ca/v'o/ Master of the Ballinasloe Workhouse, says:- <<TT? ?? ? ? the ettects ot Virol as a nutrient for deiicate children are really wonderfuL ¡ have seen them get every other form of nourishment here with !itt!e lasting ? ?*??*?1?7* I beneht ti!i VRroi was a 'a ? t tried, when they grew strong and throve apace." Viro! i? used m over 700 "Hospitals and Sanatoria.

English Church Union Branch Formed at Ctydach Vale. A well-attended meeting of Churchmen was held at St. Thomas' Schoolroom Clydach Vale, on Thursday evening last, on the occasion of the nrst visit to. the Rhondda of the Rev. T. Outram Marshall, organising secretary of the English Church Union. The Rev. W. Meredith Morris (vicar) presided, Mr. Marshall spoke at tsome length on the objects of the Union, the work it had done, and Its claims upon the support of all Churchmen. At the close of the meeting, it was resolved to form a branch in connection with St. Thomas', the vicar being ap- pointed chairman, and the- parochial missioner (Mr. E'. Davidson) secretary. Thirty-nine communicants were enrolled after the meeting, and many more have promised to join.

Presentation to Supt. and Mrs. WHHams. tnfbrma! Gathering at Pentre. Supt. and Mrs. Williams, of Neath (formerly of Ton-Pentre), were on Wed- nesday evening the recipients of valuable tokens of public esteem at a fmall and informal gathering held at the Fopula.r Hotel, Pentre. A magnificent illuminated address was presented to Supt. Williams, whilst Mrs. Williams was honoured with a massive sterling silver tea and coifee .service (supplied by Mr. W. Jenkin Jones, jeweller, Pentre). Felicitous speeches were made bv several local gentlemen, including Mi\ Edgar Hall, M.E' District Councillbr W. T. Jones,Major R. C. Dyke, and others, and Supt. Williams, in a brief speech, thanked them very heartily on behalf of himself and Mrs. Williams for their very kind and valuable gifts.

Maesteg Cantata.—A very interesting cantata, entitled Cwymp a Chyfodias Dyn" (composed by Mr. Samuel Da vies, G. & L., Maesteg), was performed at Libanus Hall', Garth, on Wednesday, the 17th inst., to a, crowded audience. The pro- ceeds were towards Bethesda Chapel, Llangynwyd. The conductor w as Mr. Thomas Thomas, A.O., Maesteg, and the artistes included Madame Jones, soprano Miss Elizabeth Williams, contralto Mr. David Daniel, tenor; Mr. Robert Morris, baritone; and Master J. R DavieSy boy y alto. Mr. William Morgan accompanied at the organ, and Mr. Stephen Page at the piano. Mr. E. J. Bevan, M.E., ably presided over the meeting. At the out- set, the composer, Mr. Samuel Davies, delivered a. very instructive address, which was greatly appreciated. The solos and choruses were rendered by the artistes and choir respectively in magni- ficent style, and a. good many encores were demanded. Mr. Samuel Davies deserves great credit for such an excel" lent composition, and it is hoped he will be able to produce several more like it in the near future. Mr. Thomas, the conductor, is, also to be congratulated on the very able manner in which he wielded the baton. Wedding.—A very pretty wedding was celebrated at the Parish Church, Llan- gynwyd, on Thursday, the 18th inat., the contracting parties being Miss Mabel Hutchinson, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hutchinson, of Ash Grove, Maesteg, and' Mr. W. John Coverley, eldest son of Captain W. Miller Coverley, of Scarborough. The vicar, the Rev. J. Jones, oniciated. The wedding was a very quiet one. Lecture.—On Friday evening last, Sir T. Marchant Williams, the Stipendiary Magistrate for Merthyr, delivered a very interesting lecture, entitled Ceiriog: Ei Fywyd a.'i Farddoniaeth," to a very large audience. The pastor, the Rev. W. R. Watkins, B.A., presided. --0-- Obituary.—We regret to record the death of Mr. David Harris, of the Castle Hotel, Maesteg, on Thursday, the 18th inst., at his residence. The deceased was one of the oldest inhabitants of the dis- trict, being over ninety years of age, and was very highly respected. The funeral took place on Tuesday last, when there was a very large attendance. Town Hall Theatre.—On Monday, Tutes- day and Wednesday this week, Miss Inez "Howard's company staged A Warning to Women." The hall was well nlled every night. This well-known company thoroughly deserve the hearty support of South Walians in their splendid produc- tion of thia play. The players are all artistes of the nrst order, and the scenery and effects are magnificent. On Friday and Saturday this week, Mr. Harry Benet's popular pantomime company pay a welcome return visit with Robinson Crusoe." It will be remembered that Mr. Benet brought this fine piece here a few weeks ago, when there was a crowded audience each night.

Pon tygwaith. On Friday evening last, at Soar Vestry, a most excellent and educative lecture was delivered by Dr. T. H. Morris, C.C., Tyiorstown, on his American tour. The lecture was illustrated by limelight views. The doctor, as per usual, kept the large audience in ecstacies, by relating Yankee yarns. The chair was ably occupied by the Society's pretsident, Mr. D. Davies (headmaster). A hearty vote of thanks to the doctor ended a splendid session.

:z.f).Y:Æ Pølace JFP orh Proprietors POOLED THEATRES Co. LIMITED Managing Director Mr.C.W.PoOLE — Acting and District Manager Mr. WAITER BYNORTH rm,NIC3 &-&0 and g. First Performance between 6.50 and 9. Second Performance between 9 and 11. Trains from all parts, to and fro, to suit each house. Special Trams leave the Pajaee softer each Parrormance. MoMday, March Ist, and durmg the week— "Most Extraordinary Engagement at a Tremendous Cost, of SIRA, the most Marvellous One. Legged Acrobat ext? F??) /t??'F???J?' GEORGE RAE Scotch Comedian and Eccen? ?"*? -? ?* <z— W m ?? ???.? DaDcer, who yeally has a style ofhis ow?.?—VidePr?' Looping the Loop on a Cycle. BLARNEY &EENNARD,Comediai]& and Patter? CHAS.ULRICE, the Barrel Eing and Trancka Wonder. d/tf THE PALASCOPE, in a Grand Series of:Up-to- II SISTERS TERRY, Character Comediennes, Duettists, Films Weakly. Dancers, and unapproachable Baby Mimics. <REG BOLTON, the Droll, presenting his Original TjHJE R?BE?T?S, Comedy Scena—"TheEditor's Imp." In a Marvellous Balancing Act. THE PALACE BAND of Se!ected Mus!ciane. One of the Best in the Provinces Conductor—Mr. STUART LANE. CIRCLE, 1/- (Early Door, 1;3 Reserved, 1/3). BALCONY & PIT, 6d. (Early Doors, 9d.) GALLERY, 3d. (Early Doors, 4d. Early Doors, 6-30 and 8-40. Ordinary Doors Open at 6-40 and 8-50. Bicycles Stored in a Special Room Free of Charge. HIPPODROME TONYPANDY. ?y Monday, March 1, 1909, and dur:ng the Week f% W TPWtCIB NXGXXT?Y ?h? WILL STONES ow Aft ELECTRIC BtOSCOPE All the Latest Up to Date Pictures., dII. j The Queen of Lady Gymnasts. BARNEY STTUART Clever Character Impersonator. ALlVIA Universal Comedy Artiste. BURT WELCH, VentriloquistandMiH)ic. VENDO!UE & CHASE, Speciality Artistes. PEOPLES POPULAR PR!CES—Gallery 3d Early Doors, 4d. Pit, 6d., Early Doors, 9d.; Stalls, 1/- Early Doors, ts. 3d. op,mmmm Palace & Hippodrome, PENTRE. Proprietors POOLE'S THEATRES Limited Acting Manager Mr.jAMESGUNN 6.50 & 9. Twioe Nightly. 6.50 & 9 Monday, March 1, t909, and Twice Nightly dunng the Week. Special Engagement of the Famous Comedian. W. J. Churchill, 'U'1cle Willie' DUNNING, the Great Ventriloquist ADDIE ADELL, Actress Vocalist. In Irish Scena.' AUGUSTIN & HARTLEY, the World's Greatest Barrel Jumpers, "Athletes at Play." KAHN & KAHN, the Great Illusionists. In the most Wonderful Second Sight Act extant. MASSONA, Eccentric Juggler, LILLIE HALES, Queen of the Wooden Shoe. THE TIVOLISCOPE, with the Best Pictures Obtainable. Cannot be Beaten. PERCY FORD & E. C. WEBB'S Co., in the Thrilling Dramatic Episode, entitled— '< TABLES A Story of the War between the Northern and Southern States of America, (by Percy Ford) MadameHaIcon.MissMiHieSyIvestre Sergeant Burnie .Mr. J.Negus Wm. Hinton (the Spy)..Mr Ernest Ball Music by J. C. Moore. Costumes, M. Angel & Son THE TIVOLI BAND (of Selected Musicians), one of the best in the Provinces. Conductor-Mr.W.CRONIN. Early Doors, 6,30 and 8.40. OrdinaryDoorsat6.40and8.50. CIRCLE, 1/- (Early Doors, 113, Reserved at 1/3). PIT, 6d. Early Doors, 9d.) GALLERY, 3d. (Saturdays. 4d., Early Doors, 4d.). I Gr&nd PtCTORtAL SACRED COMCERT, on Sunday next, Feb. 28th Admission by Programme, 6d. and 3d. Seats can be Reserved at I/- ????Np???s???N?? i? '?r?Ncr???B??B???'??*? f?t?VlHA M?U?S ??Ja? JsL?JtL?.?? AJm.???J?$?J? TREHERBERT. Proprietors Poole's Theatres, Umlted The most Popular Place of Amusement in the Upper Rhondda, On Monday, March Ist, and during the week, Eno..tnou. ILttlegLetic)lrl. First Time in Treherbert STEPHEN PRATT S Drama Repertoire Co., in the beautiful Modern Dramas ofEngtishLife. Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday, The Great Human Nature play- tAAI o A Woman s PassBon. Monday, Wednesday & Friday, HIS www IFE /VO LONGER. The Most Human Play of the Period. Poole's Popular Prices. Balcony. 1/ Early Door, 1/3. Pit., 6d, Early Door, 9d, QaSBery, 3d! Early ¡ }oors, 4d. Saturdays, 4d 7-30 Nightly. Early Doors, 6.30. Ordinary Doors, y.io ?S??a CARD!FF t-?MJRI?E ???J? (QUEEN STREET) ?MBBM Managing Director. OSWALD STOU' M tSa TWICE NICtHTLY-6.?5 and 9 o'clock. ttwN ?? booked daily by Post or Me. No. 636, NW ? tSa TWICE NIGHTLY-6.45 and 9 o'clock. ttwN Seats booked daily by Post or Me. No. ""S",E —0— —? Monday, M&rch t6t 1S09.Etnd Tw!cC ?m Mightty dM?tng the Woe!<— ? ?HL.XCE ?X?J?C? ? The Famous Emotions! Actress, in her ? Impressions of Star rt&yers ot To-Day. ?. JACK LANE, the Yorkshire Rustic. NT HELEN FORSYTH, who will sing to Illustrations. ? BEX FOX, the Ventri!oqpist on the Wire. ? THE COLOURED MEISTERS. Sweet lIar- moniseraandExceUentVocaiMts. ?? ADAMS & WARD, Acrobatic Comedians. aj? "Does anyone want a Girt," FRANCES LETT?. ?t American's Great Lady Wooden Shoe Dancer. ?? AMERtOA?'BiOsJoPE. ° ?? THE DELEVINE, in their latest and n'O? 1f< aucces9fuIAct,"FIipp&Flopp." t?' HERBERT DARNLEY'S Comedy Co.. inc!adi? ? that Great Little Comedian OHAS. H. BELl<. t 'i in the Gorgeous Operatic Eastern Laugh' ?? maker, entitled, THE MANDARIN." Royal CLARENCE THEATRE PONTYPRIDD. Proprietors l\Ie.S!lri!. TIU£NCHARD & JON f)' Manager Mr. CHARLES TRENOHAB This Theatre is now Heated throughout with Wright'S- Latest Heating Apparatm. MONDAY, March 1st, for 6 nights onIt, lVIr.aenry MUStCAL COMEDY NOVELTY, Dare-Dev!) Dorothy The Fannie&t Musical Comedy ever Produce., I' New Scenery New Songs New Danced And Charming Girls -+- THE THEATRESCOPE, In all the Latest Pictures, will be shown for ten mi,ateo before the rise of the Curtain. and the ActS. Centre Circle, 2/ Side Cucle, I;6 Pit, 1/ Gallery,6d. Early Doors 3d. extra to all pa.rts' Doors open at 7.10, commence at 7.40, Ea.rJ1 doors 3d. extra to all parts. NEW T,9,9& A CARDIFF. Sole Proprietor.ROBERT P.ICDIPOSV EVERY EVENING at 7.30. MATINEE, SATURDAY at 2, Mr. GEORGE EDWARDES ? and CHARLES FROHMA Great Musical Success— A. WALTZ DREA? An Operetta, in Three Acts. Next Week—The Favourite Comic OpcØt rmoM iroNEs. JL ? ? With Miss Florence Snuthson and Ambrose Manning,&c. Booking oaioe at Theatre. JO to 5.. Nat. Tel. :Jíø: WHERE THE HMCER PO!MTS. That's where the pain is! Right behind the eye, and no medicine will remove it. It'a strain, the result of overtaxed eye-muscled { and only glasses which make up the dencienciea of nature wiU <tffo)'? permanent relief. Don't neglect this strain, for a< time goea on it will become grade* ally worae, Md mwrw diEcu!t to relieve. Consult. wwk do remedyMeMtyteefreet. J. W. RICHARDsf Cbemist and Optician, PANDY SQUARE, RONYPANDY. Printed for the Proprietors by 'j?? Bvans & Short, TonyTva-ndy. and E'?o? by the Proprietors. "The "?%? Leader," Limited, at their OSces' -y?' siur Buildings, De Winton Street. pamdy. in the ('.ounh of Gtaøso ¡ I

The Ooming D:str:ct Council Election. No. 7 WBH-d. A meeting, of the Trades Union Council was held at Dinas (Tai) Schools on Wed- nesday evening to appoint a- candidate in the interests of Labour to oppose Mr. Lemuel Price Grimtha, the retiring mem- ber. Four gentlemen were mentioned, viz., Messrs. Noah Morgan, Edgar Mor- gan, Martin L. Thomas, and John Rees, whose names will be submitted to a future meeting for a iinal selection.

Pearl Life Assurance Co., Ltd. The summary of the annual report of the above, which appears in another column, shows that, in spite of the depression in trade which was so much complained of throughout the country, generally during the past year, this com- pany's prosperity still continues to in- crease. The income., which in 1901 was .61,005,988, amounted to .61,902,516 in 1908; whilst the assets, which in 1900 amounted to kl,200,1286, reached the remarkable sum of £4, 297,ct26, an in- crease of .6146,476 18s. 3d. over that of the previous year_, and includes .6318,883 17s. lOd. in the ordinary branch, which is .630,624 10s. Id. greater than the previoua year. The number of policies issued during the year in this branch was 14,114, assuring the sum of .61,219,690, and pro- ducing a. new annual premium ;651,4Q5 3s. 8d. During the year, the company paid 83,856 life claims, grants and matured endowment's, amounting with bonuses to .6607,072 8s. 3d., which makes up the, total of claims paid since the formation of the company to ;66,398,999 14s. 2d. The total funds, with capital paid-up, now amount to .64,297,026 14s. 2d? shewing an increase for the year of .6516,684 19s. 8d., which ? the largest annual increase to the funds yet recorded by the company. The company have several vacancies for good representatives and liberal terms are offered. Further particulars will be gladly given by the following:—Mr. W. Bowen, 32, Ystrad Roo-d Pentre. Mr. W. T. Johnson, 1, Arcade Omces? pontypridd; or Mr. J. Everson, fontyclun, Llantrisant, .district superintendents.