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Tivoli. Pentre The star turn at tne Tivoli this week is by Dent and Harris, and is exception- ally well carried out. The plot centres around an Indian battle," one of the magic vessels of a fakir. The changes of attire are very smart, the acting is splen- did and the singing quite. good. The other chief attraction is that of Ross and Grayson, musicians and dancers of extra- ordinary merit. Their singing, dancing, and piano playing are really excellent, giving entire satisfaction. The latter especially must be the result of years of hard practice. This item in the pro- gramme will be very successful through- out the week. Countess Bekoffoka takes the place of one engaged artiste after very little notice. Her lightning pic- tures produced with paints are exceed- ingly clever. Artistic pictures produced in a few minutes require, skill. The pic- tures are attractive, and are given away as prizes in an unique competition in which one cannot be successful without practice. A knife is put into a thick book, and the number of the page has to be estimated. "Easier said than done applies to this competition. Clown Argo visits Pentre once more, and repeats his mimicry of various animals, birds, instru- ments and machinery. He is encored for the imitation of lion taming, and shows his dexterity upon a Japanese violin. St. Vincent Elleemere, R.A.M.. is a baritone vocalist of good quality, and well deserves the applause given him at the conclusion. Other good turns are contributed by Irene and Morton, comedy and dandy dancers; and Fred Land, a comedian. The Tivoliscope. has an amusing film, en- titled The Wheelbarrow Race."

Hippodrome, Tonypandy. Evan Evans, the great Welsh comedian, pays the patrons of the Hippo a "wel- come return visit. His sotog, ^Maargit Anwyl," goes with a swing, whilst his patter is fresh and of an amusing order. Victor's Juveniles is a turn of extremely high merit, including as it does some very smart mimics dancers and vocalists. The entertainment these precocious youngsters present would do credit to much older and maturer artistes. The Menzies are very successful in their topical skit, en- titled "The Suffragette," whilst the Haverleys, American song illustrators, are greatly appreciated. Le Strad, musical impressionist, completes the very fine. variety portion. The pictures are again excellent. Next week, Mr. Will Stone has been exceedingly fortunate in securing the bioscopio pictures of Nearest the Pole," or with Sir Ernest Shackleton and the British Antarctic expedition in their arduous and advdnturouo efforts to unfurl the British flag at the South Pole, These pictures were actually taken in those icy and desolate regions, to bring home to the world at large the realities of those long months of adventure, privation, peril and achievement in the manner only pos- sible with the cinematograph,

Theatre Royal, Tonypandy. The popularity of the drama,, The Girl Who Took The Wrong Turning," staged at the Royal this week, cannot be gainsaid, and the fact is emphasised by the good houses obtained nightly. The plot ia somewhat delicate, but is treated in a manner that cannot offend the most fastidious. This play is not one of those made ridiculous from the impossible situa- tions presented, but is of an absorbing nature from start to finish, and the char- acters are sustained by Mr. Melville's company with admirable precision. We have seldom seen a better impression of any character than that given by Miss Jessie Belmore as Sophie Coventry, and amongst those deserving of special mention are Mr. F. Ronald Adair as Sophie's sailor lover, Miss Florence Halton as "Lucy," Mr. W. T. Riley as "James Harcourt," Miss Nannie Meade as "Vesta Le Clere," Mr. Charles Ashwell as "Jack Fenton," and Mr. Sidney Sari as Bill Slater." Mr. Bert Agate as Johnny Walker" and Miss Nellie James as Poppy Slater" furnish considerable humour to the piece. Next week, the biograph tncture of the Welsh T. Summers Fight will be produced at this theatre. The film is a wonderful life-size reproduction of every incident and blow in this most stupendous con- test. The film, which is supplied by arrangement with the Gaunmont Com- pany, London, is as clear as crystal, and these pictures have been described as the most intensely nerve-tingling photographs ever flashed on a screen. In addition, there will be a series of other up-to-date films shown at both performances each evening, commencing at 6.30 and 8.30. Performances will also be given on Mon- day and Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock.

Empire, Tonypandy 'Gustav Fasola, the famous Indian fakir, provides some hard nuts to crack at the Empire this week. This dusky gentleman is nothing if not bewildering, and his illusions worked on a mystified audience are a sensation from start to finish. His improvisations of the illuminated bed- room, with a lady assistant neatly tucked inside the sheets, is not only clever; it is absolutely baffling. Miss Gertrude Bibby is another splendid turn. This brilliant protean actress presents an original sketch, "Bonnie Prince Charlie," in which she appears in no less than six distinct characters, the changing from one to another being smartly performed. Haley's 20 Juveniles is a turn that re- ceives no end of applause, and deserves it. These young children are excellently trained, and contribute a pleasing ten minutes of harmony and musical drills. A young lot, barely a yard high, is an instant favourite. The Quality Quartet are entertaining; gentlemen who give us some very pleasing selections. Harry Blake contributes a turn of a different kind. He is a jolly, downright good come- dian whose love of the Man who invented Glorious Booze is perhaps too excess. Pat Lynch, a dancer of extraordinary clever- ness; the Millwards, comedy acrobats Queenie May, a talented juvenile artiste, and Miss Alice Hollander, the gifted Australian contralto, complete a very strong bill.

Palace Porth. The premier offering of an excellent programme appearing at the Palace this week is George French, the well-known and favourite comedian. French who makes his second appearance at Porth, is accorded a huge ovation when he presents himself. Possessing a very fine tenor voice, a smart arrangement of songs, and a peculiarly funny manner of expressing his wit, he keeps the audience in one con- tinuous roar of laughter. Very clever is Rich Taylor, the. whistling ventriloquist. Taylor's ability as a whistler is great; so also his ventriloquial ability. His equal has not graced the Palace stage. Pos- sessing a full and rich voice, patter with new jokes, he is an instant success. Roy Beavis is a unique conjurer, and though but a juvenile, exhibits the ability of a veteran. Her equilibristic feats are superb. Very clever as a female imper- sonator is Percy Maye, in his make up," vocal and dancing ability, particularly in that of the serpentine dance. The Zampas, duettists, jugglers and dancers; Clare and Pastor, in their comedy of absurdities; Idarene, a charming little I lady juggler, are also very deserving of praise. Charles Gardiner, the eccentric character comedian, though last, is by no means the least. The Palascope is smart and quite up-to-date.

Opera House Treherbert. By special engagement Mr. Fred L. Connynghame and A Mother's Love company are presenting the powerful domestic comedy drama, entitled His Convict Wife," at the Opera House for six nights this week. The same company achieved an enormous success at Treher- bert last August, ii-beii "A Mother's Love" was played. This week's play tells the story of a woman's great sacri- fice for her husband and baby girl; and how, for their sakes, she patiently suffers ten years' imprisonment after confessing to a crime, which her husband was accused of. After her release, she accidentally finds her child, and later on becomes once more united with her husband; despite the efforts of two scheming scoundrels, who. for their own personal benefit, try hard to prevent the happy re-union of husband, wife and child. Mr. Harold B. Lewis as Charles Osborne," Miss Rosa Merim as Lillian Osborne" (his wife), and Little Elsie Jones as Gracie Osborne" (their child), act with good success. Mr. Fred L. Connynghame as Bill Skivington (a gaolbird) makes a great hit. He is a veritable comedy in himself, and in his own peculiar style "tickles" the audience into uproarious merriment. The role of Daddy Taft" (a miser) is filled by Mr. E. Benson. This part has been well studied by the artiste, and the result of this is an almost per- fect imitation of an aged, avaricious, and hypocritical miser. Mr. Ernest Regent well knows the way to act the rogue in taking the part of Leonard Lucas."

Cardiff Empre. So great has been the success of Mr. Leslie Faber and Miss Winifred Arthur I Jones (Mrs. Leslie Faber) in It The Dramatist at Home," produced at the London Hippodrome, that they have been engaged for the whole tour, and by Mr. Stoll's request, will appear at Cardiff Empire next week. Their one-act comedy by Mr. Keble Howard is an engaging and witty trifle. Ralph, who has been responsible for successful plays, has reached a thorny situation in the piece that he is writing. A husband tells his wife that their mar- riage is a mistake; and that they are not a bit suited to each other. How should the wife treat this declaration? He is resolved to try the situation on Margery, who comes to his study. When he blurts out the unwelcome confession of the imaginary husband of the play, Margery neither treats him to a burst of indig- nation nor a flood of tears. She is cool, level-headed, even bantering. It is Ralph that shows want of dignity and temper. Bouncing out of the room for the pur- pose of looking at thuj bedroom fiie, he gives Margery the opportunity of looking at his script. She soon finds a solution to the situation in the play which she thinks will add to its humour, and, writing it down hurriedly, pins the sheet of copy to the lamp shade. Switching off the lights, she reclines on the sofa, I hides her face behind a cushion and pre- tends to sleep. Ralph returns and finds the additions to his MS. He then under- stands what a real help to him is Margery, who immediately takes him in her arms when he asks forgiveness. Pos- sibly, Margery in future will collaborate with him. The world-famous acrobats, the Craggs, will present their latest acrobatic comedy sketch, and Fred Earle, of Seaweed fame, will render his latest numbers. A very sensational cycling turn will be supplied bv Staig's Steeple Jack Cyclists, and an original and interesting enter- tainment will be submitted by the Gems, under the direction of Wallace Kennedy. Other contributors to the same bill in- clude Rhoda Paul, male impersonator; O'Gust, the famous French mimicj the Brennans, in a clever dancing act'; and the ever-popular Bioscope, with new and interesting pictures.

Grocers and Tariff Reform. The "Grocery World" has some straight things to say to the trade. Referring to the approaching election, it says: The question at issue is pregnant with importance to the food distributors of the country. It is one on which there can be no compromise, no sitting on the fence, because it involves their very existence as business men. Tariff, which spells Protection, is the enemy of the individual trader, the very dear friend which the Trust magnates hug to their breast. The Tariff League has been chal- lenged without effect 'to mention any recognised grocery trade paper published in the United States or any other pro- tected country that has ever published a single sentence, in support of Protection. We, on the other hand, are prepared to quote page after page of extracts taken from each and every one of them con- demning Protection in unqualified terms, and expressing, on behalf of the grocers of their respective countries, the profound wish that they were permitted to carry on business under the same system as their British brethren.'

Penygraig. The Rev. T. Phillips, B.A., Bloomsbury, and Sister Maggie visited Penygraig on Thursday, under the auspices of the local branch of the Free Church Council. A very able sermon was delivered by the rev. gentleman in the afternoon, on Acts ii. 47. The subject of his sermon was The characteristics of a conquering church." These were (1) The joyousness of a great possession; (2) the awesome- ness of a great Power; (3) the winsome- ness of great love; and (4) the simplicity of a great work. In the evening, a lec- ture was delivered by Mr. Phillips. The Rev. Emrys Jones presided. The subject was, The sins of the city and the graces of God." Both gave a very interesting account of their rescue work in Blooms- bury. The extremely wet evening kept many away from the meeting. On Tuesday evening, the Rev. Dir. Gomer Lewis, Swansea, delivered his popular lecture, "The World's Fair," to a very large audience at Soar Chapel. The Rev. D. O. Jones was the chairman. The proceeds are in aid of Mr. David Lamb, Bank Street, who has been ailing for some time. The committee are to be congratulated upon their successful and commendable effort. We regret to record the death of Mr. Abraham Davies, Tylacelyn Road, after, a very long illness. He was buried on Friday at Beaufort (Mon.). Deceased was of a very quiet disposition, and a very faithful member of Pisgah (C.M.) Chapel. We sympathise with the widow in her very sad bereavement. Another lady who passed away rather suddenly was Mrs. O. Whittington, who had lived for years at Penygraig, but who had recently moved to Maesteg. Whilst at Penygraig she had made herself a-host of friends, and had been one of the greatest supporters of the Wesleyan cause. Deceased will be known to many as the mother of Mr. Rowland Whittington, assistant master, dydach Vale. The funeral took place at Trealaw on Thurs- day. The Rev. D. M. Griffiths, Maesteg, assisted by the Rev. T. Jones, Treorchy, officiated. There were also present the following ministers: —Revs. D. Teify Davies (C.M.), J. Walters (0.), Hill (B.), Jones (C.M.), R. E. Jones (W.), Penygraig, H. Curry (W.), Ystrad, and T. Manuel, Pontypridd. The chief mourners were Mr. Evan Whittington, Mr. and Mrs. Griffith Whittington, Mr. and Mrs. Rowland Whittington, Miss Lizzie Whittington, Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Richards, Mr. David Jones, Miss Cassie Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Owen, Mr. Hugh Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. W. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Roberts. The funeral was an exceptionally large one. Mr./ J. Griffiths, undertaker, had charge of the funeral arrangements.

CM DIBIT THEATRE OF EalYll lllE» VARIETIES, TONYPANDY Proprietors The Tonypandy Empire Theatre of Varieties, Ltd. Resident Manager Mr. S. M. B. Hoole 6-30 Two Performances Nightly. 8-45 Monday, Dec. 13th, 1909, and during the week. Special Engagement of Eugene Stratton, Coon Singer. TOM FRANKS, Ventriloquist, with "Billy." HENRY & TYLOR, Trick and Comedy Cyclists. NEW MACS, New Style Comedians, Patterers and Dancers. THE BRILLIANTS, The World's Champion Xylophonists. ANGELA" WARD, Dainty Comedienne. EMPIROSCOPE, Always Entertaining. Senox* Opdlvmat The Great Spanish Tenor. NOTE-Look Out for Grand Holiday Companies. Note the Prices.—GALLERY, 3d. (Saturdays, 4d.); PIT, 6d. CIRCLE & STALLS Is.; GRAND CIRCLE, 1/6; ORCHESTRA STALLS, 16; BOXES 10/6 (toleat 5), SINGLE SEATS, 2/6. Advance Booking for everv Performance without extra charge. Note the Timeis.-First House: Doors open at 6.15, commence at 6.30 p.m. Second House: Doors open at 8.30, commence at 8.45 p.m. All Children must be paid for. Seats not guaranteed. No money returned. The management reserve the right to refuse admission. Palace, Porth Proprietors POOLE S THEATRES Co., LIMITED Managing Director Mr. C. W. POOLE. Acting and District Mauager Mr. WALTER BYNORTH <6.45 rIC3 :i_hI.y. 8.45. Trains from all parts, to and fro, to suit each house. Special Trams leave the Palace after each Performence. Monday, December 13th, 1904D, and during the week, Tiff A TVT Engagei"ent °|Lady TINY ARNOLD, The smallest Star Artiste in the World. 1VJL il IN o Hr l_s ana JUVCnilCS, Tlny is a woman ai.1(i 1110rer clever than many stars four times- The Smallest and most Talented Children on the Variety lier size' is l)er^ect' Stage, in Comedy Speciality, "A Concert Rehearsal. CHAS. WOODWARD, The Popular Light Comedian. r, L. B. ATHOL, In an Artistic Vocal Production, entitled, THE P ALASCOPE, Dreamland. In a Grand Series of Up-to-date Films Weekly. THE TWO EROLLS, In a Co,iiedy Act,.Indroducing Tumbling And first time in Porth of the Musical Sensation, and Marvellous Leaping. GUS ONLAW TRIO, Parisian Novelty Wire Act. KARSY'S ARTHUR, CROXON, Mimetic Comedian. Wonderful Giant Myriaphone. A Performance without a dupli- HETTY KNIGHT, Comedienne. Smart Up-to-Date. cate. Beauty and Cleverness of Great Magnitude is shown io> JOE DALE, Light Comedian. this Uni1ue Invention. THE PALACE BAND of Selected Musicians 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.)e Early Doors, 6.25 and 8 25 Ordinary Doors Open at 6-35 and 8-35. Bicycles Stored in a Special Room Free of Charge. HIPPODROME TONYPANDY /L IA Monday, Dec. 73th, and during the Week-O IA ViOU TWICE NIGHTLY 0«uU WILL STONE'S ELECTRIC BIOSCOPE. Nearest the Pole. With Lieutenant SHACKLETON, and the British Antartic Expedition in their arduous and adventurous efforts to unfurl the British Flag at the South Pole. The films are 2,500 feet long and can only be seen at the Hippodrome. BERT LYTTON, Swell Comique. Dainty DORRETTA, Comedienne and Acrobatic Sabot Dancer. The HOUSE UNDER REPAIRS, a screamingly funny picture. TOM JONES, The famous Welsh Comedian, who will introduce all his latest successes, including Tim from Tonypandy," the rage of London. The SAILOR'S APE, another screamer. WILL NOSAM, the Dandy Chocolate Coloured Coon. TOMMY CLIFFORD, Ventriloquist. HIPPODROME ORCHESTRA. J FRANK HARDIE'S Co., In the dramatic American Episode, entitled "PEDLAR SAM." It starts with a Buzz of excitement and concludes amidst a storm of applause. All Children must be paid for. PEOPLE'S POPULAR PRICES-Gallery, 3d., Early Doors, 4d. Pit, 6d Early Doors 9d.; Stalls, 1/- Early Doors, Is. 3d. TIYOLI Palace & Hippodrome, PENTRE. Proprietors I I POOLE'S THEATRES, Limited Acting Manager Mr. JAMES GUNN Monday, December 13, 1909, & Twice Nightly during the Week Twice Nightly: 6-45 and 8-45. First performance between 6.45 and 8.45. Second performance between 8.45 and 10.45. Open at 6.35 and 8.35. Early doors at 6.25 & 8.25. Trams and Trains to suit each performance Special Return Engagement of the Greatest Sporting Act extant— 0 m e -Alm-90-% Ivan Tscliepnoff's Ponies, Hounds, Terriers and Pigeons. Including Hans," the Musical Pony. Hans set all London talking. GODFREY JAMES, The World-renowned Singing Collier, found at Nine Miles Point Colliery, near Newport, 1906. ROY BEAVIS, Unique Conjurer, I ARTHUR FERRISS, The New Comedia n IDA RENE, The Charming Little Lady Conjurer. THE CANWORTHS, In a Comedy, Singing, and Banjo Act. VEDA CARL, A Comedienne. THE TIVOLISCOPE in a Fine New Series of Up-to-date Films Weekly. And Miss AMY ANDERSON & Co. In her Great Comedy Scena, Troubles On and Off the Stage. THE TIVOLI BAND of Selected Musicans. One of the best in the Provinces. CIRCLE, 1/- (Early Doors, 1/3, Reserved at 1/3). PIT, 6d. (Earlv Doors, 9d Gallery, 3d (Saturday, 4d) Early Doors, 4d. o. Arm MUSIC FOB XMAS We hold the Largest and Finest Show of Melodeons, Accordions, Mouth Organs, Phonographs and Records. IN SOUTH WALES. Our Prices, especially for Melodeons, are recognised as being 25 per cent, under any other house in the trade. Pay us a visit. AT OUR EXPENSE As we pay Tram Fares on all purchases of 5/- and upwards. •JH Note our Address— JONES & JONES, 45, Hannah St., PORTH. tJ6 E CARDIFF MPIRE (QUEEN STREET) Managing Director OSWALD StOLL- -0- TWIGE NIGHTLY-6.45 and 9 o'clock Seats booked daily by Post or Tele. No. 625 Nat M-O- -0- P Monday, December 13tH, 1909, a.nc& during: the Week. Mr. & Mrs- Leslie Faber V In a Comedy Duologue, entitled "The I Dramatist at Home." The Famous CRAGGS, in their latest Acrobatic- comedy sketch "Territorials" or England's last hope. RHODA PAUL, the Male impersonator. O'GUST, the world renowned Mimic. R STAIG'S STEEPLE JACKS, "Circling th# Chimney. The GEMS, Introducing Song, Play, and Mir the The BRENNANS, in a neat and refined Dancing act;. Eact. THE AMERICAN BIOSCOPE, Shewing New Pictures. The Great Comedian ERED EARLE, the original singer of Seaweed." NEW THEATRE, CARDIFF. Sole Proprietor ROBERT REDFORD* Every Evening at 7.30 and Saturday at 2. JULIA E I LS O N, F R E D T E R R Y, And actual London Company, in a Romantic- Play- JJENRY OF NAVARRE. By WILLIAM DEVEREUX. All the Original Scenery and Effects. Prices during this engagement—Dress Circle, 5s. Orchestra Stalls, 5s. and 4s.; Pit Stalls, 2s. 6d. Balcony. 2s.; Pit, Is.; Gallery, 6d. Booking Office at Theatre 10 to 5. Nat. Tel, 376. Royal CLARENCE THEATRE PONTYPRIDD. Monday, Dec.13,1909, And every eveniug during the Week. THE THEATRESBOPE with all the Latest Pictures. Most Important Engagement of Mr. & Mrs. F.G.Kimberley's Principal Company In the Powerful Military Drama— T IAJ TWO LITTLE ltff DRUMMER BOYS The Finest Military Drama at Pre3ent Touring. By WALTER HOWARD, Author of 'Midnight Wedding,' &c.. NEXT SUNDAY GRAND PICTORIAL CONCERT Centre Circle, 2/ Side Circle, 1/6 Pit, 1/- Gallery, 6d. Doors open at 7.10, commence 7.40. Enrly Doors 3d. extra to all parts. WHERE THE FINGER POINTS. That's where the pain is I Right B behind the eye, and no medicine H will remove it. It's strain, the result of overtaxed eye-muscles, and only glasses which make up the deficiencies of nature will afford permanent relief. Don't neglect this strain, for as time goes on it will become gradu- ally worse, and mora difficult to relieve. 0)1) Consult BS now, while ihfe remedy is easy to effect. J. W. RICHARDS, Cbtmlst and Optician. PANDY SQUARE, TONYPANDY. 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