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Ystrad Rhondda. On Wednesday evening, the 24th ult., an interesting social evening was held at the Co-operative Hall in connection with the Ystrad-Rhondda I.L.P., when about 70 sat down to a splendid spread pro- vided by the Co-operative Stores. After the repast an entertainment followed, presided over by Mr. W. Phippen. Addresses dealing with the branch work were given by Messrs. W. Phippen, W. Jones. Gwilym Jones and James Davies. Solos and duete were rendered by Messrs. J. Evans, M. Thomas, Griff. Harris, and Richard Davies; elocutionist, Mr. Geo. Clark. Master Clifford Pearse presided at the piano. The secretarial duties were carried out by Mr. David John Davies. Three grand performances of the in- teresting cantate, entitled Snow White," were given at Horeb (W.W.) Church, Ystrad-Rhondda, on Thursday, Saturday and Monday last, conducted by Mr. E. Morris (Ap Maldwyn), Treorchy, a well- known. composer or children's anthems and choruses. The choir sang through- out with precision and harmonious sweet- ness, which reflected great credit upon the conductor. The secretary, Mr. J. Blackwell Davies (who has been respon- sible for the success of these perform- ances) has been communicated with by the authorities of the Judge's Hall to give a performance of the above at the hall within a few weeks. The chairmen were Mr. Thos. Thomas, J.P., D.C., Mr. John Jones, M.E., Bodringallt, and Mr. S. S. James, Ystrad.. The chief charac- ters were as follow —" Princess Snow White," Madame E. O. Jones; Queen," Miss Nellie Williams; "Arbustus," Mas- ter D. J. Rowlands; Daffodil," Miss Gwennie Morris; "Violet," Miss M. E. Davies; "Prince," Mr. Idris Evans; "Carl the Huntsman," Mr. Tim. May; Dwarfs," Messrs. Elias Whitelock, E. J. Jones, Emrys Evans. Idris Davies, D. H. Harris, Johnnie Jones and Willie Davies. Miss Elsie M. Francis' fine execution on the piano deserves special mention. Miss Francis was supported by Messrs. Ben Evans (Pentre), Owen Bowen (Treorchy), and Owen Thomas (Ton), violinists. Great praise is due to Mrs. Hugh Lewis, Mrs. Rowlands and Mrs. E. Price for the flourishing condition of the choir. The proceeds will be devoted to the liquidation of debt. The renowned temperance speaker and singer, Ap Glaslyn, who conducted a tem- perance mission in the Rhonddas during the last fortnight, addressed a meeting at Bethel Chapel on Wednesday night of last week. There was a large audience, over which the Rev. H. Curry, pastor of Horeb (W.W.), presided. Yearly preaching services were held at Nebo (W.B.) Chapel on Sunday morning last, when the following divines officiated: —The Revs. T. R. Morgan, Pontrhyd- fendigaid, and W. A. Williams, Ponty- pridd. The meetings were well attended throughout. The many musical friends of Mr. David Yorath (Eos Hafod) will be pleased to learn that the old veteran is recovering from his illness. An excellent lecture was given at the Co-operative Hall on Thursday night of last week by Councillor John James, Cwmgors. the subject being Co-opera- tion." Messrs. Pugh (general manager of the Co-operative), I. H. Edwards, James James and Geo. Clark also spoke. A good programme was given by the Co- operative Glee Society, conducted by Mr. W. Davies (Eos Ton). The arrangements were admirably carried out by Mr. I. T. Rees (Ton). Mr. W. Phippen presided. The usual vote of thanks terminated a very pleasant evening.

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and thermometer, free. H 5102 Ferndale. An accident which proved fatal occurred at Messrs. D. Davis and Sons' No. 1 Colliery, Ferndale. A young man named David Davies, of Commercial St., Blaenllechau, was riding on the Bute journey (the regular rider not being in work), when the rope was jerked off one of the sheaves in going around a bend in the road, and threw him off. He fell under the trams, and was dragged by the trams for about 60 yards. The un- fortunate man received terrible injuries, from which he expired. At the inquest, which was held at the Salisbury Hotel, a verdict of Accidental death was re- turned. On the day of the funeral, work was stopped at No. 1 Colliery half-an- hour before the usual time. A very large number of workmen attended the funeral. Deceased was buried at Llanwonno Ceme- tery. The funeral took place last Thursday of Miss Mary Benjamin, daughter of Mr. Evan Benjamin, of Rhondda Terrace, Ferndale. Miss Benjamin had resided for some considerable time in London, and had only been ill for a few days. The corpse was conveyed to Ferndale, and the funeral procession was preceded by the choir of Penuel Chapel.

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Hockey. PONTYPRIDD COUNTY SCHOOL GIRLS v. PORTH HIGHER GRADE, A very pretty exhibition of hockey was witnessed in the above match on Satur- day afternoon at the School Ground, Porth. The visitors' captain won the toss and elected to play down the slope. For the first ten minutes the visitors played a strong attacking game, and the home- sters were fortunate that their team in- cluded a few cool defenders, especially the centre half, Bessie Jones, and right back, Lizzie Evans. Afterwards the game was more even, the. home forwards fre- quently going right up the field, display- ing good combination and excellent judg- ment. The attack on the right wing by Nellie Ross and Rebecca Evans was delightful to watch. Persistence was rewarded by a splendid eoal scored by Blodwen Rees, as the result of a difficult centre by the left wing. Half-time arrived with the score unchanged. In the second period of the game, the home girls were clearly the better, but their shooting when inside the circle was not good enough to snatch more thali one goal scored by Mary Annie Evans. It must be admitted that the Ponty-- pridd girls played a hard game, and their defence was excellent throughout. The duties of referee were carried out by Mr. Thomas, Porth. After the match, both teams enjoyed a tea at the school.

Read This. Important News for Yon. Why go to Pontypridd and elsewhere for Coupon Photo, graphs, where you can get the same in value and price n your own town. The well-known Rhondda Photo. graphers have started to do the following highly glazed Photographs, viz: 12 Cabinets, 5/6 12 0. D.Y., 2/9 6 Cabinets, 3/- 6 C.D.Y., 1/6 Post Cards, 3/6 Enlargements, from 3/- Be sure you go to the right place. P.S.-Will the public kindly note our Studio is not on, the bridge near the station. Note our only addresi- HARRISON & EYANS, Lower Tonypandy. ENTRANCE—Through O. S. EVANS', Ironmonger, and at Eleanor Street. 444g. m TO REMOVE PAPER STAINS. They may be removed by applying a solution of oxalin acid, citric acid, or tartaric acid upoa the paper without fear of damage. These acids take out writing ink, but do not interfere with printing. A WASH FOR THE SCALP. Take one ounce of glycerine, half a drachm of oil of rosemary, one ounce of proof spirits, half an ounce of honey, and half a pint of lavender water. Mix the oil of rosemary with the honey; and spirits, and add the lavender water grada- ally, shaking up well, then put in the glycerine and cork. Park Hall, CWMPARK CYNELIR EISTEDDFOD FAWREDDOC lonawp laf, 1910. Darn Corawl: Dyddiau dyn sydd fel glas- welltyn (T. Davies). Gwobr, £ 1 10s. a baton i'r arweinydd buddngoJ. Parti Meibion In the sweet by and hy.' Gvobr, £ 1 10s. Cor Plant I- Y Nefol Gor." Gwobr, £1 5s. Ilhagleni yn barod. Drwy Llythyrdy, lie. Pw cael gan yr Ysgrifenydd, David Jones, 37, Tallis Street, Cwmpark". 5100 Workmen's Hall, YNYSHIR A Grnd Cramophone Concert Will take place at the above Hall, On Friday, December 10th, 1909 Competitions. Prizes I-Best Sentimental Song given on Gramophone ..El Is.Od 2—Best Comic Song on Gramophone 10s. 6d 3-.Best Whistling Song on Gramophone 10s.6d Adjudicator—E. Lewis, Esq.,A.c., Tylorstown Further information apply to the Secretaries. W. J, Parry, 12, William Street, Ynyshir. E. T, Wood, 2, Baglan St., Pontygwaith. 1 514 t Annual Christmas Announcement EVANS & GRIFFITHS (Successors to EDWARD JENKINS), Wholesale and Family Grocers, TONYPANDY, Are now offering a FIRST CLASS SELECTION of Provisions, Groceries, Fruit, &c. FOR THE CHRISTMAS TRADE. NOTED HOUSE FOR HIGH-CLASS TEAS NEYER VARY IN QUALITY. Extra Choice Currants, 4id. per lb. Extra Good Currants, 3td. per lbo- 2 2 Selected Raisins, 4d. Extra Selected, 4fd. Fine Quality at Lower Prices. 2 ESTABLISHED 1874. TRIAL ORDER SOLICITED. NAT. TELEPHONE, 189 TONYPANDY.. .NONE MM -BiD 8 There is nothing better for Home, Sweet Mome at Xmas Than PHONOGRAPHS and GRAMOPHONES. A. JENKINS, Tonypandy, THlWc £ ksTCle I Cordially invite you to Inspect our Large Stock of MACHINES & RECORDS A LARGE NUMBER OF CYCLES KEPT IN STOCK. Our only address—OPPOSITE THISTLE HOTEL, Tonypandy.

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Treherbert. 12 Bladed Safety Razors. The Ever Ready at 5/ the Gillette at 21/- Local Agent- R. T. Jones, The Tram Terminus, Treherbert. 4893 A supper in connection with the New Inn Watch and Clothing Club took place at the New Inn Hotel, Treherbert, on Tuesday, the 23rd ult., when about 30 members and friends sat down to apply a vigorous appetite to a tempting repast. Justice having been done to the eatables, the tables were cleared for a concert, when items were given by Mr. Ellis Share (the popular Rhondda comedian), Mr. Rees, Mr. Sheppard, Mr. W. Williams and Mr. Owen Williams, and a pianoforte solo by Mr. D. Davies. A hearty vote of thanks was given to Mr. Davies and Miss Williams for their excellent cater- ing, and also to the artistes. A most enjoyable evening was brought to a close by the singing of Hen Wlad fy Nhadau." The Ton Co-operative Choral Society gave an enjoyable musical entertainment at Hope (E.B.) Chapel last Wednesday evening. Mr. E. R. Wood (Ton) occupied the chair. Mr. J. James, Cwmgorse" (the popular Welsh orator), made an interest- ing and much appreciated address. A good number attended the social evening of the Treherbert Carpenters' Society, which was held on Thursday at the Treherbert Girls' School. Many games and pastimes were indulged in. Mr. Seth Jones catered. Mrs. J. Jones, Mrs. A. Jones, Mrs. S. Jones and Miss E. Jones assisted with the refreshments. The secretary was Mr. E. Pratt. One of the social evenings in the pro- gramme for the. debating season of the Treherbert Dandy Holiday Club and Debating Society was held at the Old National Schoolroom. Penyrenglyn, on Thursday evening last. The well-spread tables were attended to by: —Mrs. L. Perkins, and Misses Rogers. Davies, and Owen. After ample justice had been done to the delicacies, several games were played and thoroughly enjoyed, these being conducted by Mr. Livingstone Perkins. A vote of thanks was passed to all who had assisted. The secretary and treasurer are, respectively, Messrs. L. R. Webb and E. Davies. Mr. W. J. Gruar is chairman. We regret to publish the. demise of Mr. Lewis Rees. 161, Dumfries Street, who died on Wednesday last, at the age of 21 years. A very large number attended the funeral, which took place on Tues- day. The body was interred at Treorchy Cemetery. The R-ev. D. Williams, pastor of Horeb, was the officiating minister. Deceased leaves a wife and a young child.

Nantymoel. Competitive Meeting.—The members of the Young People's Mutual Improvement Society at Bethany (C.M.) Church, Blaen- ogwy, held a successful competitive meet- ing at their commodious vestry on Satur- day evening, under the able presidency of their esteemed pastor, the Rev. J. M. Phillips. The committee had arranged a varied and excellent programme, and the various competitions proved keen and interesting. The duties of adjudicators were efficiently performed by Mr. Wm. Thomas (music), Mr. Tom Pope (litera- ture), and Mrs. Wm. Phillips (needle threading). The chief awards were: — Children's solo, Master Evan Owen; questions from the Bible, Mr. Tom Pope.; freehand drawing, Mr. Abner Morgans- needle threading, divided between Messrs. J. John, O. Lloyd and T. Sullivan; for the best story, Miss Hilda Phillips; duet. Mr. A. Morgans and Miss Dorothy Mor- gans hymn-tune, divided between Mrs. R. Floyd and Miss Rachel Floyd. On the motion of Mr. Edward Davies, secon- ded by Mr. Walter Exiey, a cordial vote of thanks was accorded Messrs. W. Thomas and Tom Pope, and Mrs. Wm. Phillips for their services as adjudicators. Owing to family bereavement, Mr. Ed- ward Lee, the secretary, was unable to attend, the secretarial duties in his absence being efficiently discharged by Mr. Abner Morgans. Young Liberals' League.—A well- attended meeting of the members of the Nantymoel branch of the Young Liberals' League was held at the Committee Room of the Workmen's Hall on Tuesday even- ing, under the presidency of Mr. J. R. Evans, Council Schools. Admirable papers dealing with the Lords question were given by Mr. Lewis Griffiths, Mr. Fred Nicholas, Mr. G. K. Anderson, and Mr. T. Jacob Jones, B.A. The papers dealt exhaustively with the Liberal Measures Wrecked," the Opinions of Eminent Statesmen on the Powers of the Lords," the Legal and Constitutional Rights of the Lords in matters of Finance," and What to do with the Lords." The readers were eulogised for their papers by the president, Mr. W. Exley, Mr. W. H. Cousins, Mr. T. J. Job, and others. The proceedings terminated with a most cordial vote of thanks, moved by the pre- sident, and seconded by Mr. Herbert Owen. to the speakers for their services. Ambulance Brigade.—The Nantymoel Ambulance Brigade were given a benefit performance at Mr. Crecraft's cine- matograph and variety show at the Park on Tuesday evening. The whole proceeds of the evening's second performance was set aside for the funds of the Brigade, and a sum of £ 3 5s. was realised. The members of the Brigade are deeply grate- ful to Mr. Crecraft for his practical sup- port and generosity. Cymanfa Bwnc.—The Sunday Schools of Dinam (C.M.), Nantymoel; Hermon (C.M.), Ogmore Vale, and Glynogwr held a gymanfa hwnc" at Dinam on Satur- day last. The object of these meetings, which are held every three months, is to encourage the work of the Sunday Schools in the district. In the afternoon, the children, who had gathered in fairly large numbers, were catechised by Miss Mary Morris, Dinam, and Mr. T. E. Evans, Hermon. The opening services were conducted by Mr. Jeremiah Lewis,, Ogmore Vale, and the Rev. J. T. Davies, Dinam. The following were awarded certificates for learning a selected por- tion of the "Rhodd Main "Masteris Evan John Evans, Ieuan Ceredig Jenkins, John Edward Jones, David Wm. Jenkins. John David Evans, and Miss Margaret Ann Jenkins, all 'of Dinam, Nantymoel. Mr. Evan Davies, Hermon, Ogmore Vale, presided during the afternoon service. After the service, the children were enter- tained to a splendid tea in the vestry. In the evening, the adults were cate- chised in the first chapter of the Hyfforddwr by the Rev. Chas. Wil- liams, Ogmore Vale. Mr. J. W. Jones, Dinam, presided. Certificates were awarded to the following for learning the 1st Epistle of St. John and the first two chapters of the Hyffor(idwr -Miss Rosina Jenkins, Mr. Owen Lewis, Mrs. Owen Lewis, Mr. R. J. Ellis, and Miss Sarah J. Hughes, all of Dinam; Miss Annie David, Miss Mary Anne Williams. Miss Bessie. Rees, Miss Selina Lewis, and Miss Martha Evans, all of Hermon. Mr. J. R. Evans, Nantymoel Boys' Council School, the secretary of the Sunday Schools District Committee, deserves praise for his earnest and unflagging zeal on behalf of the Sunday Schools. The singing throughout was under the able leadership of Mr. John Jones, Llanharran Terrace: while Misses Annie Edwards and M. J. Phillips presided at the organ. Death and Burial.—We regret to announce the death of Maggie Speddingj the six-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Spedding, 5, Llewellyn Street, Nantymoel. General sympathy prevails with the bereaved parents in their deep sorrow—this being the third child they have buried within the last four months. The funeral took place on Saturday last at the Blae.nogwr Cemetery. The ser- vices at the house and graveside were conducted in a most impressive manner by the Rev. John Hughes, Saron. Penny Readlings.-The fortnightly penny readings at Bethel (W.C.) Church were held on Saturday evening last, under the genial presidency of Mr. J. T. Williams. The varied and interesting programme, which was most heartily en- joyed by the large audience, inclurded:- Pianoforte solo, Miss Tabitha Evans; boys' solo, Master Richard Elfyn Morris tenor solo, Mr. Charles Jenkins; ambu- lance competition, Mr. Wm. Williams; bass solo, Mr. John Rees; duet, Messrs. Wm. Davies and Elias Williams octette, Mr. Joseph James and friends. Messrs. Herbert Davies, and John T. Williams acted as adjudicators of music and litera- ture.

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Ogmore Vale. Liberal Meeting.—A meeting of the Ogmore Vale Liberal and Labour Asso- ciation was held last Tuesday night at Bethlehem (W.B.) Vestry. The business was to select officers for the coming year, and the following gentlemen were elected —President, Alderman Wm. Llewellyn, J.P.; vice-president, Mr. Wm. Jones; treasurer, Mr. Jeremiah Lewis; and secretary, Mr. T. W. Job. Representa- tives were also appointed to attend the Central Conference of Mid-Glamorgan Liberal and Labour Association to be held shortly ai Port Talbot. Cantata.—A very successful sacred can- tata, entitled The World's Redemp- tion," was performed on Wednesay night, the 24th ult., by the choir of Wesley Church, assisted by' local friends. Mr. Harry Osborne deserves to be highly com- plimented for the fine performance of his choir before a large audience, who signi- fied their approval in frequent outbursts of apolause. The principal parts were taken by the following artistes: Soprano, Miss Rees, Pontycymmer; con- tralto, Miss Mary Richards, Rhymney; tenor, Mr. Wm. Rees, Kenfig Hill; ana bass, Mr. Tom Jones, Pen coed; while Mr. T. D. Jones, Morriston, presided at the piano. It is anticipated that a good sum will be realised towards the trust funds. The meeting was ably presided over by Mr. F. Pevott. Hockey.—After effecting a well-deserved draw at Cardiff against the Y.M.C.A. on Wednesday, the shoppers were at home to Swansea on Thursday, and won by 3 goals to 1, the scorers being Ivor Harry, Will Thomas and Ben Richards. On Saturday, Ogmore entertained Nantymoel at the Crossing Field. A very pretty and hard-fought game was fought, ending in a win for the homesters by 4—0. The scorers were Clemetts, Cole (2), and Wil- liams. It is only fair, to state that Nanty- moel played one short throughout, and were thus handicapped. The return galne will be eagerly waited for by both sides. Conservative Meeting.—A well-attended meeting under the auspices of the Mid- Glamorgan Conservative Association was held on Thursday night, the 25th ult., at the Aber School to support the can- didature of Mr. H. Godfrey Williams at the next election. The meeting was addressed by Mr. M. Campbell Johnstone, who spoke chiefly on Tariff Reform. At the close, numerous questions were asked, but in a very orderly manner. With regard to the vote of thanks the speaker met with an unusual and perhaps unique experience. The vote was proposed by Dr. R. A. Williams J.P. (the chairman), seconded by Mr. John Hodgson, a Radical, and supported by Mr, E. Edwards, a Socialist. New Chapel.—The inaugural meetings of the new English Calvinistic Methodist Chapel (Presbyterian Church of Wales) were held on Sunday last. Services were held in the morning and evening at the Old Workmen's Hall, and in the after- noon at Hermon (Welsh C.M.) Chapel, sermons being preached at each by the Rev. E. R. Harries, Aberavon. Juvenile Choir.—On Friday night, a concert under the auspices of the Juvenile Choir was given at the Wesleyan School- room. The chair was taken by Mr. Wm. Lewis before a good gathering, the pro- ceeds being devoted towards defraying the exoenses of the choir to Newport on Saturday. The programme was a good one and consisted of solos by members of the choir and friends, and also choruses by the choir, among which was The Liang of the Forge," the test piece at Newport. The journey of the choir to Newport Semi-National Eisteddfod on Saturday was not in vain, for they suc- ceeded in capturing the first prize, Barry Boys being seconds The prize was seven guineas and a beautiful clock-set for the conductor, Mr. W. H. Capel. In the adjudication, Mr. Coleridge Taylor did not hesitate in awarding the prize to Ogmore, remarking that he had never before seen a choir so well controlled. This is the third Semi-National success for the choir, and the 22nd success out of 27 competitions—a fine record. Mr. Cartel has hopes of winning a National, and if he does at Colwyn Bay next year, it will not be more than he deserves. Draughts.—On Saturday, the 20th ult., the Ogmore Draughts Team went to Garw to play the Pontycymmer team, and won handsomely by 35t points to 12t. Ap- pended are the Ogmore scores:-Evan Rees, 4; Wm. Nicholas, 2; J. Rees, 3; J. Richards, 3; J. Thomas, 4; T. Ware- ham., 3: Tom Waters, 3t; A. Clare, 3; H. Osborne. 3 J. Moss, It T. Morgan, H-: W. Cabbie, 4; total, 35t out of a possible 48. Free Church Council.—Under the aus- pices of the Ogmore Valley Free Church Council, the Rev. Thomas Phillips, B.A., of Bloomsbury. Baptist Central Church, London, paid a visit to Ogmore Vale on Tuesday, the 30th ult. In the afternoon, a sermon was preached at Bethlehem (W.B.) Chapel (kindly lent for the occa- sion), and in the evening the rev. gentle- man. assisted by Sister Maggie, lectured on the Sins of the City and the Grace of God," being an account of rescue work in Bloomsbury. The attendances were good, and substantial collections were made. towards the Bloomsbury rescue work. The meetings were presided over bv Mr. Edward David, Nantymoel.

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Lecture.—On Wednesdav evening last, under the presidency of Councillor Jen- kin Phillips, a lecture, entitled Chris- tianity and Social Progress," was delivered by the Rev. J. T. Davies (Dinam) at Dinam Hall. The hall was well filled with an audience which fre- quently showed its- appreciation of the lecture. The lecture was magnificently illustrated by lantern pictures ably mani- pulated by Mr. Oliver Lloyd Jenkins.