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University cf 50uth a.t A meeting: of the representatives of various public bodies,? in the Rhondda, convened by Mr. W. P. Nicholas, solici- tor, was held at Perth Police Court on Tuesday. Dr. W. E. Thomas, chairman c-f the Rhondda Education Committee, presiding. Mr. Austin. Jenkins, registrar of the i University College of South Wales, and I Monmouthshire; outlined the object of the meeting, and said that it was intend- ¡ ed to raise a substantial sum towards the £35,000 needed to clear th& debt of the (}olÍege" by October next. In order to divide the Rhondda into sub-districts, and several local .gentlemen were appoin- ted to work each section. A series of public meetings will probably be held in the district, so as to organise funds, in .support of the Institution.

Ten. The sixth .and 1ast Rhondda Naturalists' Society series of lectures wa.s delivered on Wednesday, 24th March, at the Work- Ton, by Captain W. J\ P. Benscn, F.R.G.S., on The Wonderland of Mexico." In the unavoidable absence of the president, of the Society, Mr. Horace Thompson, the chair was taken by Mr. M. E. Williams., Bailey Street, Ton. The lecture- was beautifully illus- trated bv numerous photographic lantern slides. On Saturday? evening ?st, at Jeru- ?alem Chapel, Ton, .an excellent lecture was delivered by the Rev. M. H._ Jones B.A., Trevecea, on "Howel Harris." At Hope (E.B.) phapel, Gelli, on Thurs-. dav last, a, splendid paper was. read bv Mr. C. '.A. Baldwin, Gelli Road, on Should PoHtics be .Preached from the Pulpit P" An interesting discus.sion fol I lowed. -4> The visit of Bostock a; (I WombweU's Mena.gerie to the district was accom- panied by the usual stir and excitement. The afternoon and evening performances were visited by immense crowds. Hun- dreds of school children attended in the afternoon, all the schools in the locality c'o.sing earJy fof the occasion. -=-

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Meetings in Ward 2. The EngHshmsm and His Bag. Electioneering is proceeding apace at Treorchy, where the retiring candidate, Dr. A. &. Tribe, is challenged for the seat by Mr. Thomas Morgan, formerly head- master of the Park Boys' School. Several meetings have been held since we went to Press last week, and electoral enthu- siasm is being fanned to a white heat. A well-attended meeting in support of the candidature of Dr. Tribe was held at Ramah Vestry on Friday evening last. Mr. Thomas Jacob, who presided, said that he considered it an honour to take the chair at that meeting. He did not come there to patronise their candi- date, but rather to select the best mar) to give expression to their views on the District Council. Most of them had attended a meeting in the earlier part of the week, when numerous questions were put to the candidate, and although some of the questions were to an extent un- 1 reasonable, their candidate had answered them intelligibly and satisfactorily. He (the chairman) took a great deal of interest in Dr. Tribe, because he (the candidate) possessed the courage of his convictions. Much had been said about having a Welsh representative, but, gene- rally, those who pleaded for a Welshman never spoke Welsh to their children at home (applause). Dr. Tribe, in rising to address the meeting was warmly received. He wished to explain, he said. some items arising out of the address he had issued to the electorate. The first question was that of repairing Treorchy side streets. Having spoken a, great deal on tins matter three years ago, he was very much displeased that they were not done during his term of office. He had, during that time, repeatedly raised the question and inter- viewed the permanent omcials. The Council, however, had decided to repair them, and the matter was now in the hands of the surveyor, and he could posi- tively say they would be done during the coming spring or summer. The nexu point was the bad system, of watering roads,, especially in front of busi- ness premises. In summer, shopkeepers complained that dust arose, and this coming into their shops, caused much damage to their .goods'. This question reeded urgent consideration. Another item concerned the propos.ed removal of the Council OfRces from Pentre to P.orth. Possibly, he said, Perth would be the bes't centre for the two Valleys, but to remove them would involve a.'great expenditure. The matter, at present, was postponed, and he should say that every ratepayer ought to oppose the. motion .strenuously. The doctor dealt at length with the question of religious teaching in the schools..He did not agree with this. He'. favoured secular instruction only in their schools, as. he believed this to be the only. possible 'solution of the edu.ca.tion;' question. His conduct during his term' of ofRce had been consistent with this view. He had also upheld the teaching of Welsh in the day schools, .and in no way would be oppose national sentiment (sLpplaus.e)., ? Concluding) the candidate said that he hoped none of his sup.porte.rS would be guilty of disrespectful conduct. He stood. to be criticised, but wanted fair play, and wished to give the opposition the same (bear, hear). Following thi's, Mr. Enoch Hopkins pro- posed a. vote of confidence in the candi- date. Mr. George JBeynon seconded. The Rev. J. E. Thomas' (Ramah), in supporting, referred to the aspersions oast upon. Dr. Tribe as being an Englishman, Dr.' Tribe could not 'help' being born .an Englishman, and he (the .speaker) was glad to have learnt that an -English .sub- ject could be a. "man" (applause). In many cases he would rather carry, an Englihman's bag than a Welshman's, and would frequently prefer an Englishman to carry his bag than a Welshman. Some 'years- ago/people in Ward 2 compntined or a. ca.iidida.te who could not understand, enough English, and now the same people complained be.cau.se a candidate was too'. English (applause). Mrs. Davies (printer). in fur'tlier sup- port of Dr.' Ti,ibp roused the aHdienet" She said there were many on the Rhondda Council who were nothing better 'thanf "dummies." This did not. apply to Dr. Tribe. 'Hew-as a man. Mm she only. wished heW'ou.id do his best to'keep the' rates, low. The R.ev.'W. Jones (Horeb), dealing with Dr. Tribe's liberality, said many a man reminded him of a "sponge" when seeking favours. They took all in JUngiy, but needed mTich squeezing iiig before anything could be got out of them. Other supporters included the Rev. John Williams. (Wigan'' and Mr. Bees. James (Dumfries Street).

?eelmg. A meeting was held at the Boys*? School on Saturday evening to sup- port the candidature of Thomas Morgan, Cwmp.arc. A fair number' -at- tended. Mr. David Thomas (carpenter), Treorchy, who presided, spoke well in support of Mr. Morgan. It was incon- sistent, lie maintained, that Dr. Tribe shouM promise to repair streets in Cwm- parc—notably Railway Terraced—when in Treorchy streets were involved m filth. Referring to the need of a Welsh member t'j represent them, lie asked what, would Mr. Lloyd George think on hearing thttt they were putting a Churchman to repre- sent them on the Council when they sought for Di&establishment. As "\IVelshmen, he -continued, they were not loyal; they were inconsistent with their principles. The opposition ga'd that C-wmpa.ro was .already ably represented; the.v in Compare thought otherwise. Pro- ceeding, he said that Mr. Morgan was an er lightened man; he bore a good char- aeter and was straightforwar'd. He had pursued the whole routine of school duties Mr 33 years, hence he was better ac- quainted with their educational needs than anyone else. The candidate wn.s received with con- sidera-ble enthusiasm ou rising to address the meeting. He said that he hoped nobody would say anything disrespectful of Dr. Tribe. The latter and himself were friends, and would be friends after the light (hear, hear). Throughout the ages. said the speaker, Welshmen had been under disadvantages. but in recent years, having been favoured with educational advantages, they held responsible positions throughout the King- dom. He (Mr. Morgan) had been on the Council for three years (1.941-04), and the reason he resigned was that the manage- ment of the schools, owing to the Educa- tion Act of 1902, was handed over t« the District Council. Hence he could not attend school and..Council. Were their schools under the control of the County C, Council, he. might still have. remained, a member. The speaker then went on to deal with the need of a secondary school in the district and education generally, and concluded by saying that a.S! a heavy ratepayer he never wasted money, and promised to watch with judicious care all expenditure. Mr. Evan Davies. speaking in .support of Mr. Morgan, said the latter did not come out for honoar; he gave up one work, and failing to he quiet, wanted something to do, mainly for the advan- tage of the. people. There was no fear of Mr. Morgan devoting himself to parti- cular parties; there was no need for him to be pinned to the sleeves of any private mnuenc.e. Mr. Granneld, in further support, dis- regarded nationality. They had, he said, given Dr. Tribe three years, but for the life of him" he could not .see that lie had done anything. Others addressed the meeting.

E3y Tftba Addresses Night Workmen. On Monday morning, a meeting of night workmen was held at Bethania Vestry to support the candidature of Dr. Tribe, Mr. John Millwa.rd presiding. Mr. Tom Kcmp, referring to the meet- ing held on Saturday evening by Mr. Thomas Morgan, Cwmparc, said that the chairman at that meeting had stated that Mr. Morgan was an educationist and knew well the educational needs of the district. He (Mr. Kemp) thought it un- fair to say that D'r. Tribe was not an edu.ca.tioni.st. If a member WfÜ3 needed to look after the educational needs of the district, surely a member was necessary to look after its health. At that meeting al.so, uroceeded Mr. Kemp, Dr. Tribe had been criticised owing to the condition of streets in Tre- orchy. but none of the speakers suggested a remedy. However much Mr'. Morgan had trudged through the streets of Tre- orchy. he was sure that Dr. Tribe had a much greater experience of them.

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Ls.t@ ??s. Penile, ?M?ea''a.S, The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Newbury (S6), the beloved 'wife. of Staff Sergeant- Ma.jor George Newbury, of the Pentre Territorial.s A.S.C., who resided at Drill Hall Cottage, Pentre, took place on Thursday. March 25th, at Treorchy Ceme- tery. The ofSciating ministers were the Revs. T. D'avies. (Moriah), Pentre, and !B. W. Da vies (Hebron), Ton, while Mr.s.. Glyn Price, Gelli, in pathetic tones offered. prayer at the graveside. Deceased had 't'een .ailing for' over' eight months, and leaves a husband and hve children t-o mourn her loss. She was highly respected, and the large number who attended her funeral gave more than .ample, proof of the high esteem in which she and her family''were held. The following acted as bearers —Staff Sergeant Wm. Staff Sergeant Henry Bridgman, ?Sergeant Howell Davies, and Serge:ant Hiilier (in- ?.tructor). all of the. Pentre Territorials A.S..C. There were. also present several other members of the Pentre Territorials, L and also members of the. Pent';e_ section of Fire Brigade (of whom Mr. Mewbury is. hrst iiaiit) under the. command of Lieut.-J'. T. Edwards. Floral tribnte.s Were sent. by .the following': —Major W. J. Jones. Majo'r and Mrs. Dyke, oNicers aj)d nremen of Pentre Fire Brigade. cheer's and ?ds oif' .St. P'et.er's Lads' (Mr. Ge.o. Newbur'y. captain), .and agents of the Wes- 'leyan a.nd General Assurance (in whose service Mr. Newhury is. a.gent), .and E. Plenty. The co:S.n was of b.e.s.t panelled elm. with heavy silver mountings'. The m.o'urners included Mr. George Newbury (husband) a.nd hve chilcli,ei-t; Mr. and John Williams, (father and mother) M: a.nd Mrs. Georse Booker (father-in- ?aw .and Mr.. and Mrs. Rees Witliams (brother and si.st.er-in.-law) Mr. and Mrs. John Williams (brothe.r and sister-in-law) Mr. and Mrs. W. Williams (brother and sister-in-law') Mr', and Mrs. J. T. Davies (brother-in-law and sister); Mrs. J. M.osse. Cwrnbran (sister-in-law): Mr. Mrs. J. SIade! and r. L.. Mr. and Mrs. E. Thomas (brother- p d Mr. J. Bcoker.; H. Davies (aunt) and daughter, Gorseinon; Mr. ,and Mrs. Hutch i son. Cardiff, Mrs.. Ma' o, Mae.s- te7, and Miss Newbury. Maeste.2: (uncle and aunts.) Mr.' and Mrs.. B. -Williams. Cdfynvdd (uncJe and aunt) Mr. and Mrs.. T. Jones (uncle and aunt) and Miss O..M. Jones (cousin). Oilfynydd; Mr. and Mrs:. 0. Jones. Cdfynydd (cousins) Mr'. Rees Williams' Cilfvnvdd (cou.sir)') Mrs. J.? Davies, Ton (aunt) Mr. and Mrs. Williams'. L.Ia.ndeb.ie (uncle and W. Northey (cousin) and dau'chter. The funeral a.rran.o'ements we.re conducted by Messrs. Howell Wirtiam.s and Sons.. funeral directors. Ystrad-Rhondda. It ].s with deep regret ive have a!so to record tha.t only a few day's pr'eviou.s, the 'amrfy were deprived of their youB.sest son, Stanlev Ne\vbury. aged eleven months. who was interred on Wednesda.v March 17th.

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I Correspondence. To the Editor of the "Rhondda Leader." Sir,—Will you give me a little space in your paper to ask the following questions to the retiring member for No G Ward, Mr. J. D. Williams. 1 Why does he not give us an account of his stewardship for the last three years? 2 He believes that labour should be better represented on the District Coun- cil. Why does he not give a place to Labour representation, instead of asking others to do so? It would be more heroic. 3. Why do not his supporters tell such good stories of him on the door-s'teps, and not call a public meeting, so that we may question the truth of some of their state- ments? If Mr Williams has done some good, why not tell it to the ratepayers at a public meeting called for the' purpose. A RATEPAYER.

[;steddfod on Good F<day. All music lovers will be glad to hear that the prospects are bright and a large number of competitors and choirs are expected. Excellent arrangements have been made to secure a good day's enjoy- ment in the country.

Owmparc. A complimentary dinner was given to the Cv'mparo A.F.C. by Mr. E. W. Jones (one of the omcers of the club) at Park Hotel last Thursday evening. The catering wa.s done by Host John Higgon, and the viands were, as usual, of excellent quality. The postprandial proceedings consisted of an excellent programme of songs, inter- spersed with speeches, with Dr. Colling- wood Barrett in the chair. Contributions to the vocal harmony of the evening were made by Messrs. J. Granheld, A. Lloyd and T. Lewis, while Mr. R. Walters pre- sided at the piano. Dr. Barrett, in an able speech, referred to the doings of the Cwmpa.rc team this, season, and wished them better luck in the cup tourney next season. He dwelt upon the importance of athletics in developing, youthful physiques, and expressed a hope that gambling and other vices should alto- gether cease to pollute the a,tmosphere of sport. Hearty votes of thanks were accorded to Mr. E. W. Jones, Mr. Higgon. and the aingers. and the singing of God save the King" brought the proceedings to a close. Election excitement in Cwmparc has not begun to ferment unduly, but much quiet and effective canvassing is going on. The local voters are practically en .bloc with Mr. Morgan, and there is a; i quiet confidence that, given a, f&ir share of Treorchy support, Cwmparc's candi- jdate will win. A rousing meeting was held at Park Hall on Friday evening last, when effective hghting speeches we're held at Park Hall on Friday evening last, when effective fighting speeches we're given by the Rev. Rhagfvr Jones, Mr. Roderick Morgan, Mr. Hughes (Wrex- ham), Rev. G. 0. Roberts, Mr. Howe.11 Price .and others.

L. ,j¡. The: C'armel Bioscope was brought into play on Monday, when a sa.cred pictorial! concert was given at the chapel. Mr. J. Gov/el/presided. Amongst other films. shown by the bioscope _was The Life of Christ," besides many bea.ut.iful pictures. In addition to-this, illustrated hymns and solos were given. I. A ple'a.sant. evening, party was! spent at the Treherbert'Girls' Schools on Thursday evening, held under the auspices of the) Treherbe-'t bachelors, and arranged by Messrs. J. G. Broom, Williams, and F. Gitsham. with the. refreshments were Mrs. F. 'Harding, Mrs. Galloway, j Mrs. Broom, Mrs. 'Evans..and Mra. Jenkins. j. Or.gsmser Ayles delivered a very. eloquent lecture a't Emmanuel on Monday evening.

A Is.r.sely attended con.ce.t was. held aJt j the Old Schools,Llwynypia, on Tuesday! evening in connection with the: English I the operetta, entitled "A Holiday Concert," v.'as. performed by the Juvenile Choir', under the baton of Mr. J. H. TudbaJL Lhvynypia. The Rev. T. Buckingham pre- sided. The following, artiste ,took part:— Mis.s.ss. Mabel Bvans. L. MusNiewhite, L. Tudball, Flori'ie Hatba.wa.y, Eva Lottie Noble, Lily. Perry, Mrs. D. J. Lottie Noble, Lily. Perry, Mrs. D. J. Da.vies. Masters Sam Tud-ba.11, Archie TudbaU. Eddie Meredith. D. C. Meredith. and R.Qa'o'ie Bennett. Mr. A. Meredith and E. J. Meredith accompanied,' whilst Mr. D. J. Davi'es fulnUed the position, of ilaut-ist. The', first part of the was occupied by a. miscellaneous pro- gramme, including three sketches, entitled ?'Little sue" and 1(' The ccncp.rt cnj Thurs.da.y evening, Dr'. Idria.. Morgan, T.onyp.andy; presiding. The proceeds are to be devoted to the charel funds.

Treofchy.. A concert was given at Ramah Cha.pel on Thursday evening last, the Dr'oceeds of which were. in aid' of M. William Jones. 2, Bute Street, who* ha.d his arm a.mpu- fated a.s a result of an accident a.t Aber- sorchy Colliery .some months, ago. The artistes assisted':—Madam Brnnwcn Jones-Williams., Maesteg.; Mas- ?ter Tom Salathiel, Treorchv- Mr. LIew. ,T a.nd 'Mr. D.avid 'Evs.ns (Gold Medallist). Mr. Tom Eva.ns. C.I.S.M., nccompa.nied. The Rev. J'. Elias Thomas (Ramnh) presided. The funera,! 6f Mr. John Owen, Tyia- coch, who was found drowned in the Rhondda. river on Thursday, took pla.ce on. Monday and wa.s Is.rg.ely attended. The Railway Ba,r Philanthropic Lodge was wej.f represented. The Rev. J. Pethian D'avies. Tfeherbert, oS.ciated. Mr. J. T. Short, B.A., delivered hi.s second of a '.series! of lectures at Horeb (E.P,.) Chaijel on Thursday evening, on. One Hundred Miles up the Congo." The lecture was illustrated by lantern slides. eii There was a good attendance. —-<.— On'Monday last, at the Workmen's Institute.' Treorchv. Coron.e.r .R. J. Rhys held a.n inquiry into the -circumstances attending, the death of Mr. Wm. Edward Cook.' 4, Taff Cottages., who was killed whilst endeavouring to couple trucks on the TaS Vale Raihyay near the Goods Yard, Treorchy. on Saturday last. Walter Oatley, Treha.rne Street. Pent.e.. was in the Goods Ya'rd at the time of the acci- dent. and sa.id deceased had the coupling pin in his ha.nd ready, but must have missed the. hcok, for the next thing he (witness) saw was deceased's body leaning over the buffers. Joseph Lewis, engine- driver, said he was shunting trucks into a side-track. He kept the guard in sight all the time, but a van of straw pre- vented him from seeing Cook. The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death." j Death occurred on Monday of Mrs. John. wife of Mr. John John. Senghenydd Street, overman at Abergorchy Colliery. Deceased was an did resident at Treorchy and wa.s a member at Bethania Church, where she was held in high esteem.

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Penygraig Chamber of Trade. On Tuesday evening of last week, a. grand social was held at Soar Vestry by the members of the above Chamber. The tables were very nicely laid for the occa, sion, and an excellent spread had been prepared by the caterer, Mr. David Jones (bak&r), Williamstown. An interesting .programme of solos and recitations fol- lowed, Mr. J. D. Thomas, Emporium, presiding. Mr. Dan Rowland James accompanied. The programme was as fol- lows:—Pianoforte solo, Mr. D. R. James; song, Mr. H. Sheppard; violin solo, "Romance Fantasia," Ma.st.er Tom Rees; recitation, Mr. D. R. Watkins; song, KiUa.rnpy Lakes," Miss May Wheadon; Holes, Man of Sorrows and Always together," Miss Flossie Horton: duet, Over the Hawthorn Hedge," Misses Wheadon and Horton; pianoforte solo, The Ray of Sunshine," Miss Madge Hughes, violin solo. ''Wieniawski/' Master E. D. Thomas; 'cello solo, "L'Adieu," Master R. Arvon Thomas; song, Mentra Gwen," Mr. Arthur Thomas; trio, Mr. Thomas and Masters Thomas. Addresses were also given by M:r. Picton Davies, Mr. T. N. Morgan and M.r. E.van Watkins. Mrs. T. Jones, Shemeld House, was then called upon to present the secretary of the Chamber of Trade with a handsome dressing case, upon which wa.s.the follow- ing inscription — Presented to Mr. D. R. Watkins by the Penygraig and Dis- trict Chamber of Trade in appreciation or honorary services as secretary March 17th, .J909." Mrs. Jones said that she had great pleasure in making the presen- tation, because she believed the recipient thoroughly deserved it. He had done hard and good work a.s Secretary, and she wished him a long and happy life. Mr. Watkins, in responding, remarked that he was delighted to receive such a handsome present. Little he thought when he came to Penygraig a few years .ago, that he should have so many friends in so short a time. He would always teasure the present, as it showed their great kind- ness, thoughtfulness.. and appreciation of his Mr H. J. Powell.' baker, Wil- a. very heartv.vote of thanks to all those who had taken part and Mr. II GrjfH.ths, Dmas,. seconded. This terminated a. very enjoyable social gathering.

-> R(!)ya! V£s¡t to the Rhe"!dda. A meeting, of the Sir Charles Warren Ambulance Shield Competition was held at the Perth Hotel. Forth, on Tuesday evening, under the presidency of Mr. Taliesin Richards, 'M.E., Ma..rdy, for the purpose of making arrangements for the visit of Royalty to the Rhondda. in July next in connection with the annual ambu- lance competition at Mardy. Arrange- mentg were made for the presentation "of an album containing, views of the Rhondda Valleys and of the competing squads to Her Royal Highness Princess Louise. Mr'. H. J. Nisbett, genera.1 manager of the RhoT'.dda. Tramway Company, promised, that 4,000 coloured, lamps should be used to illuminate the cars on the occasion. The secretarinl duties are i.u the hands of Mr. Tom Davie.s!, Ton-Pentre.

u$hlf).d BeiweaM Whd.st engaged- in shunting operations a.t Tr&orchy on Saturday, W. E. Cooke, a T-.V.R. employee, was crushed between bu.n'ers. Re was conveyed to, his home a.t Cwmpa.r'c, and succumbed to -his injuries jn the evening.

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