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Amusements. Htppodfome, Tonypandy. A programme of exceptional merit characterises the show at the Hippo" this week. At the top of the bill is the great protean artiste, Rudolph King, the original one-man programme, as given before His Majesty King Edward in two scenes. The nrst scene is outside the old show, where the old showman invites you to walk up and see the fun. The second aCQne is the interior of the old show, where Mr. King appears in numerous characters, changing from one to the other with remarkable celerity. His act- ing is cleverly done, whilst his ventrilo- quial act is exceedingly smart. Tennyson amd Wallis, the comedians, also appear with remarkable success, for the laughter they cause really makes one's sides ache. "Stop the tramc" is their bye-word. Hicka and Hunter, comedians and ice sicate dancers, present a turn which is a real novelty and appreciated as such; whilst Howard and Alien, comedians, come in for a large share of applause. The Sisters Slater, vocalists, dancers and instrumentalists, complete an excellent programme. The picture portion is well mp to date, including the Paris Floods, & aeries of pictures showing the recent terrible disasters in Paris by nood. "The Brigand's Death" is a powerful drama in pictures, and Jones Eats Kangaroo" is the title of a very funny picture. The ejects which accompany the pictures are exceedingly good and well timed. Empire, Tonypandy The high standard of the fare provided at the Empire since its opening is well maintained by this week's capital pro- jgra.mme. Topping the bill are Daley Cooper and Mabel Lait, in a farcical comedy sketch, entitled A Man of Spirit." The sketch concerns a wife, who ia so enamoured of the soldier's uniform that she sets her old husband's teeth on edge, He suddenly recollects that he has an old uniform left him among other things by his uncle, and he hastily repairs to don it. In the meantime, his wife appears attired in a military nurse's ''j.niform, and when each faces the other, fun waxes fast and furious. It is a capital sketch, well acted, and provokes me end of merriment. A popular turn is that contributed by J. P. Carroll, the military tambourinist. Mr. Carroll, who is an old soldier, gives ideas" of a march past, an engagement, and the Militia, pay-day, all of which are dis- tinctly clever and are loudly applauded. Eep and Will Scott are also to the fore w.ith splendid specialities. The dandy oi&eer and the cook is a splendid turn, introducing smart dancing, while the "Mind beggar" interlude is also enter- ta-ming, and at times vigorous. Nellie Walton, a young Lancashire mill lass, who presents a spinning frame at work on the stage, is the happy possessor of a g<ood voice, which she uses to advantage. Her Nightingale song merits the applause it secures. Other good turns are Bert Davies, male soprano Amy Ctevere, A charming comedienne; Tom and Neill, in comical boxing and wrestling, and the Empiroscope, with splendid pictures. Theatre Royal, Tonypandy The romantic Venetian drama. The Tyrant," staged this week at the Royal, ie having a most successful run. The wenery of this play, alone is sumcient to ma.ke it'a success, while the acting is far bove the average. In Miss Marie Bc'hson's impersonation of Tisbe is seen a most brilliant histrionical display, whiLst Miss Jean Scott as Lady Xatberine could hardly be surpassed. Mr. Roy Fortescue enacts the part of the title role. Angelo the Tyrant," most effectively. There is little in the play to appeal to the audience's sense of humour, but what there is is well done, and the piay throughout evinces a true conception of every detail by the whole of this pOH-erful company. The part of Rudolph, Prince de Roma is excellently sustained by Mr. Edward E. Louis, and there are several others in the caste who interpret their parts so well and fully that, if space permitted, would deserve special men- tion. The piay throughout is well acted, well staged, and full of life. A good series of biograph pictures add to the attrac- tion.. For next week, Mr. Duckworth has a-rra?nged a return visit of that popular dra.matic play, Home. Sweet Home," by Maesrs. Travis Green and Arthur Hinton's 'c-Mnpajiy. it Palace Forth The premier turn of a fine combination at the Palace this week is Harvey's American Boys and Girls, including M* Daisy Dennis and Mr. Frank Victor. With excellent voices, very fine songs, and smart dancing, they are accorded quite enthusiastic applause. Mr. and Mrs. George Leonard, in their comedy, Comedy House," are responsible for roars of laughter and are highly appre- ciated. The Empire Trio, in a comedy speciality burlesque, Park Pets." also draw forth applause and laughter. Master Sam Yorke, in a smart vaudeville act, is an artiste that meets with genuine approval. Very fine also are Stiddar and Dunbar, a South African comedy duo, who merit the appreciation, accorded them. Blanche and Dyacon', in their Cycle Whiz," are exceedingly clever and deserving of comment. The" Mars Trio, military gymnasts, contribute a very nne show. Their performance is an excellent exhibition of skill, and they receive loud and prolonged applause. The Palaacope, with its assortment of interesting and humorous pictures, augments a fine pro- gramme. Tivoli Pentre. An entertainment of high standard is given at the Tivoli, Pentre, this week, including an unusually fine comedy dramatic episode, entitled A Devil's DuDe/' These are the characters:— "Gussie Leigh," Mr. Wm. Heilbronn; Count Andrea Ferrara," Mr. Bllerslie Pyne-; and Mabel Merton," Miss Guinevere Shelton. Each one of the three actors is well known in the stage world, having been members of famous first-class companies. This sketch is ex- cellently staged, and the acting is nrst- rate. Sam Redfem, "the black come- diaJI," is as amusing as ever. His songs and his talk cause roars of laughter, and are guaranteed to drive away the blues." Sousie and Pratti contribute a Parisian dancing speciality. The dancing is unique, and the posing equally so. The Rawsons are juvenile entertainers who give a very effective turn, which is much apprecia-ted. The young lady deserves special praise for her rendition of Thora," a song which demands ability. The Betsons are an amusing pair of comedy cyclists. The Paris Floods depicts the piteous scenes in Paris during the recent overflowing of the Seine. Too Fond of Cheese" and Kingdom of Lilliput" are other excellent pictures, while The Wheels of Justice is pro- bably one of the best pictures of its type. OpeMt Houae, T.ehe.bettt.' Mr. John A. Thomson's .gorgeous No. 1 pantomime, The Babes in the Wood," produced at the Opera House for six nights this week, is a beautiful and artistic production. The whole is pro- duced under the personal supervision of Mr. John A. Thomson, whose pantomimes are noted for their general excellence and for the splendid scenery and mounting. Throughout the performance, its dazzling brilliance, side-shaking merriment, and the general excellence of the singing, are very notable features. It is essentially a musical production. The chorus sing- ing is refined and sweet, without a trace of the usual coarseness of pantomime choruses. The parts of The Queen of Good Intent" and "Will o' the Wisp" (the evil spirit) are nlled by two renowned operatic singers, viz., Miss Norah Pen'der- gast (a beautiful soprano from D'Oyly Carte's Opera Company) and Mr. John Vert (a splendid bass, lat-9 of the Carl Rosa Opera Company). For blending and harmony, it would be dimcult to nnd any- thing to excel The Merry Forresters)) (male quartet). The charming Miss Pattie McCarthy, who plays "Robin Hood," is also an operatic singer. She possesses a very fine soprano voice, which was heard to advantage in her rendering ot Some- where." The babes, Tom and Daisy," are played by Miss Cissie Wil- liams and La Belle Sylvia respectively. The latter is also a clever and dainty acrobatic, whilst the fomer is a graceful toe and sand dancer. Miss Daisy Stone as "Maid Marion" acts prettily. Misses Winnie and Ethel Hypatia play Allan-a- Dale and Doris." In the company of comedians, the brothers Will and George Chandos as "Weary Willie" and "Tired Tim (the assassins) are the stars. The excellent jokes of the eccentric Mr. Ross Warren (" Pansy Blossom") are enjoyed with a relish. Messrs. Laurie Ray and Charles Ross play "Baron Graball" and Blinker" (his page) respectively. They are a most laughable pair and the audi- ence is continually convulsed by their mirth-provoking efforts.

CMDXOE'?"??? t-!W<r<nE- VARtET!ES, TONYPA.NDY. Proprietors The Tonypandy Empire Theatre of Varieties, Ltd. (kneraJ Manager -Mr. WALTER WEIGHT Assistant Manager r. WILL PEARSON e 30 Two Performances Nightly. 8-45 Monday, Fab 21st, 1910, and during the week. SIX BROS. LUCR'8 No. 2 Pantomime Company, in lg::04F,uzmmocb3m of the CIIaa. A most Mirth-Provoking Comedy. DOLLY GOLDEN, Dainty and Rehned Dancer. ALFONSO SILVANO, t4je Pyramid Paragon, in Astounding Feats of Equilibrism. 7 STANLEY AND VANDYKE, Comedy Dno. New, Original and Up-to-Date. FRED HERBERT, Vocal Comedian. HENRI BEKKER, the Comedy Conjurer, assisted by Miss MAIR. First Prize Winners of the Amateur Competition, SISTERS WILLIAMS, in Song Scena, "The Flower Girl." EMPIROSCOPE, Always Moving. The Original of Cant Stop HARRY FREEMAN, London's Popular Comedian, in his Latest Successes. Kate the Prices.—GALLERY, 3d. (Saturdays. 4d.); PIT, 6d.; CIRCLE & STALLS, 1, GRAND CIRCLE. 1/6; ORCHESTRA STALLS, 1/6; BOXES, 10/6 (to seat 6), SINGLE SEATS, 2/6. Advance Booking for everv Performance, without extra charge. Box Office Open Oai)y from 11 uH 4. Telephone No. 42. Note the Times.—First House: Doors opeh at 6.15, commence at 6.30 p.m. Second House: Doors open at 8.30, commtaice at 8.45 p.m. All Children must he paid for. Seats not guaranteed. No money returned. The management reserve the right to refuse admission.

Chiidfen s Concerts at Treaiaw. Amongst the) host of children's con- certs which have been held in the dis- trict during the season, A Pair of Little Runaways," as given by Carmel Band of Hope stands out pre-eminently as one of the best juvenile performances we have seen. Two performances of this work (by J. Michael Diack) .were given on Thurs- day and Saturday last, and owing to its immense success, had to be repeated on the following Monday. The chair cm Thursday evening was occupied by Mr. J. W. Jones (schoolmaster) and on Satur- day bv Mr. W. J. Williams, Neath. A word of praise will not be here out of place regarding Miss Jennie Thomas, who conducted the children with remarkable success. The characters were taken as follow:—"The Runaways," Miss Daisy. Jones and Master Reggie Morris (Tre- alaw) Housemaid," Miss C. Lewis (Penygraig? Schoolmaster," Master Brynmor Powell (Tonypspdy? Judge," Master Stanley Thomas (Tonvnandy); Sam Doodle," Master E. Webb (Tre- alaw). Mrs. G. W. Richards (Trealaw) accompanied. A very entertaining mis- cellaneous programme followed each per- formance. The proceeds were devoted' to the church funds.

HIPPODROME ?? TONYPANDY Sole Lessee Mr. WiLL STONE. General Manager Mr. EDGAR HARPER. ? ?? ?o/??, /??. ?7?? ?/ ?/7/?? ?e M?ee?. 0 0? U?O? TTNTtCE ??GBCTLTT 0*?)U Sydney Mason and Theresa Moore And Company, in a Powerful Dramatic Sketch, The Usurer" (The Moneylender), by Sydney Mason A Beautifully Coloured Picture-Mild Birds in their Haunts. PHILLIPS AND BRISTOW Singers and Dancers. C'fCUS Life, A Beautiful Picture Story. Little Miss MUFFIT The Canadian Mite. EDMUND CASSELLI BanjoJSVirtuoso. FOOL'S JE]LIMALJD"S XMEAS A Screamer. The MERRIONS. Will, liarry and Fred Vocal and Instrumental Comedy Act. WILL, STONE S ELECTRIC BIOSCOPE. All Children must be paid for. PEOPLE S POPULAR PRICES-Gallery, 3d, Early Doors, 4d Pit, 6d Early Doors 9d.; Stalls, t/- Early Doors, ts. 3d. Look out for May Henderson, The Dusky Comedy Queen po PENTRE. I Sole Lessee Mr. WILL STONE. General Manager Mr. EDGAR HARPER. Resident Manager Mr. R. MOTHERSILL. L ?? ? ??? Monday, February ?, ?? ? jE- ?*?? Twice Mighty <t"t0 N?" Two Full Performances Nightly. The Entire LONDON PRODUCTION of ? :E»áI1 The»: &,&1' ?.{JSM.E._?? ??:L.)???"?i?.<? =?.i'-?)?§??-??-??'' &t???.?t!,??i:?!?&?E??'??H.a???!?SN? ".? ?'?? "??'-?? -??????" '??t?..??'????-??-???? PANTO M!ME 1. ç':(!({!I< 'Moab, wmniimM W11:30 x C T r Eleven Scenes. Fifty Pepfopmeps Dan Thomas as Betsy, the Cook." Miss Daisy Yates as "Dick." Seats can now be Booked. To avoid a bitter disappointment Bcok your Seats Early. Plans can be seen at the Hippodrome, Tonypandy, Tel. 54 P.O., and at the Tivoli, Telephone 9 Nat. People's Popular Prices- Circle, 1- Booked and Reserved and Early Doors, 1/3; Pit, 6d., Early Doors, 9d.; Gallery. 3d, Early Doors, 4d (Mondays and Saturdays, 4d.) Hew Workmen's Hall, Ferndate Eesident Managey—Mr. DAVID WILLIAMS. ) Secretary-Mr. WILLIAM JAMES. Monday, TMedsay, & Wednesday, Feb. 21, 22, & 23 (Three Nights only) Mr. MORTON POWELL'S No. 1 Company, in How Cirts are Brought to Ru!n Thursday, Pniday <& Saturday, Feb. 24, 25 & 26 (Three Nights only) The FERNDALE OPERATIC SOCIETY will present the Comedy Opera- "irT??f?B?TF??<?r???if?iB-<r"?s? JBL????J?J?C????J? J?? ?NT?L. JBL Full Chorus and Augmented Band. T'ixM.o &: Prices of as Usual. LOOK OUT FOR "CINDERELLA" PANTOMIME! 5207 M!? CARDtFF t?MJPIRE <m ? (QUEEN STREET) .!<W)t!?HHNt Managing Director.?..OSWALD STOL aMB TWICE NIGHTLY—6.45 and 9 o'clock SBB ??? boo'ked daily by Post or Te!e. No. 625 "?M? —o—- w)? Mond&y, Feb 21st, 19<0, &n« du?i?e t a the Weeh. VAN BxisjNrjB The Eminent Actor Musician, supported by hi? London West End Company. ? SISTERS PINB, Thfe Comedy Girls. ? THE LEONARDS, In a Comedy Act. jj? SIEMS, The Great Danish Card and Coin Manipulator. R The MARCO TWINS, Gomediana. ?o? SYD MAY, A Mimic of many famous Mummers. N ? LARRY LEWIS, A Comedian with a Laughter* provoking Style of Eccentricity. FLORENCE YAYMEN, America's Greatest Coom W? Caricaturist. §? VIOLETTE STOCKELLE, Comedian. tH THE AMERICAN BIOSCOPE, shewing New N*? Pictures. ?? LESLIE BROTHERS, Two Eccentric Comedians. PALACE ?ORTtX. Proprietora Poole's Theatres Co., Limited! Managing Director Mr C. W. Pool& Local Manager Mr. J. W. Bynorth 1 Monday, Feb. 21, & during the Week. Great Success of the 1 Ø" ONE Perfofmance & Night, '1 Instead of two.. ?????? ?''? ?" per night of the moat ?'?????? PICTURES, in addition to our SPLENDID VARIETY COMPANIES WEEKLY thu& giving One Big Three Houfs Show from 7 to.10, And as the Palace is large, there will be no, Advance in Prices. Thus the cheapest seats will only cost you Id per hour. No other Palace in the United Kingdom will put on such a Big Show for so littie money. Open Nightly at 6-50. Early Doors at 6.40. Commence at 7 o'clock, and finish about 10 o'clock nightly. Times to suit the Miner, who has to rise early, and the family where the children have to attend school. Prices to suit all pockets and the times. Direct from the London Coliseum, the Comedy Merchant, BLBLRRY GRAY The Australian Nugget, in his Up-to-date Burlesque o& the North Pole and Scenes from life. VIOLET ARMIDALE, The Dainty Soubrette. WALTER STANLEY, Comedian. The Celebrated PAUL KRAMER TROUP, Marvellous Head Balancers on the Swinging Trapeze, including Mism Martha Kramer, the World's Greatest lady Gymnast. The Sisters INDIANA, The Flexible Ladies, in a smart act PHILL PARSONS, The leading Light Comedian of Choose Her in the Morning fame. Over an hour in Picture land, projected on the very latest ? BiONCOPE In a long series of selected Animated Pictures. Total Change every week. < And the Renowned ? Dsn&I's JBfos. The Greatest Juvenile Hand Equilibrists. Acrobats, and Tumblers in existence. The PALACE BAND of selected Musician". One of the beat in the provinces. Conductor—Mr. Stuart Lane Circte, 1/- (Early doors. 1/3, reserved at 1/3). Pit and B&tcony, 6tt. (Early doors. 9d.) Gallery, 3d" (Early doors, 4d.) Bicycles stored in a special room free of charge. Smoking j permitted in all parts. No whistling or shouting allowed? Mr.Poole respectfully asks the public to assist him in maintaining good order in all parts of the house. Nothing ? will be permitted on the Stage to oSend the most fasti- ? dious. The Management reserve the right to refuse Ad- 1 missionwithout explanation. CO? J 1 NEW THEA TRE, CARDtFF Sole Proprietor ROBERT REDFORD EVERY EVENING at 7-30, FREDERICK MOUILLOTS Principal Co. in the Fantastic Play- A Message from Mars By Richard Ganthoay. Next Week- The Woman in the Case r Box ORice a.t Theatre, 10 to 5. and during the Performance. Nat. Ie! Cardin'376. j!t Royat CLARENCE THEATRE PONTYPRIDD. i I- e- THEATRESCOPE wath all the ? Latest Pictures. t Februapy 21, and for Six M!ght& ? Miss MAY NEILL & Mr. GEO. KIRK'S ? No. 1 Company in j)M From Shop Girl to Duchess ? Miss MAY NEILL as "TheSTicp Girl." t Centre Circle, 2/ Side Circle, 1/6 Pit, 1/- ? GaUery, 6d. ? J)oors open at 7.10, commence 7.40. Early Doom 3d. Jgjt extra to all parts. ?Mf -i-hind every JPa-lr of ?? NORWELL'S ? Perth Boots, i tatlon for good solid reliable, aU leather. boots, for the hard wear and tear of the Agriculturist and his ? The Perth Fartner ? (°" the Farm) i6/- H ??'? A ?"t MtH «r MatHet \L /?7 ?? Farmef, i8/8 ?JCt-4Ti?'? J Perm Moughman, \jy????H Watertight, 10/6 ?**??? ??'' Whte to?hy for our free ?tlus- ? ? ??S?? tmted Price Lbt No. ??[jjjj?,??' tt teU< *U tbout u-i and our happy-footed mstomms- Establisbed over too yeam MetntHOLM.PzjtTK.N.B. ? turej:t. Printod ior tho Prop??i?ra &y x:??" JSvan?A Short, Tonytmnd?. ?nd j:m?"? by tiM* Propriet,)rE I'h- iii., Loader," Limited. <m theu* ?- aiu)' B-oHdiDgN, De JI)!ud,. m too ç.,¡o\}Wlr. f,),j {;,r.>4'

New Workmen s Halt Fefndate On Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings of last week. Miss Inez Howard's company presented for the first time in Ferndale the well-known play, The. Prince and the Beggar Maid." The hall ivai-j packed each evening. Miss Ethel Saville who took the part of Monica, the Princess of Illyria," was great and became an instant favourite with the audience. Miss Gladys Moss Wright 'dis- played great ability in her clever imper- sonation of a "Beggar Maid." "Camisha" was ably interpreted by Miss Nancy York. Mr. Charles A. Baker, In the role of "Prince Olaf," gained warm approval.! His acting throughout being very power- ful. Mr. Percy Morton Wright as Prince Michael," Mr. Alfred Brandon as "Prince Hildred of Sylvania," Mr. J. Percival Jordan as Nathan {the dumb ser- vant), were also up to their usual stan- dard. other members of the company who did justice to their part's were Messrs. W. H. Baker, Lawernce Grave, Theodore Kelly, Phillip, Grimths, and J. Desmond Brannigan. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week, the same company will present Pete. by Hall Caine and Louis N. Parker. As an attraction at the above theatre Mr. Morton PoweIFs great human play, How Girls are Brought to Ruin," should prove most popular. It is from the pen of Mr. PowelFs talented wife, who has other successful dramas to her credit. The eagerness with which -e.oDle read columns of news respecting crime shows that crime, in the abstract, still appeals to human nature. A good example, there- fore, of one of the worst forms of crime- the girl-slave tramc—with which legis- lation has done very little to stamp out, is vividly shown in this drama as the main plot, and taken from a recent case in London when a girl was put on her trial for the murder of her child, while its father, who deserted the woman, was allowed to go free. Many exciting inci- dents are Introduced, including the trial, smash-up, and murder scenes. The play shows what part 'drink takes in lowering the moral and mental fibre of both men and women, and the scenes vary from gay to morbid. An all-star cast will pre- sent the play, including Mrs. Morton Powell (the authoress), Mr. Edward M. Heaney, Miss Isia Garnet-Vayne, and Mr. Harry Scott, and the scenery and effects are excellent. Crowded houses should be the rule of tlie week. Cardiff Empire. Auguste Van Biene, the ever-popular actor-musician, who shares the top of the bill at the Empire next week, will give an entirely new sketch, entitled "Van Biene's Baby." The scene is laid In a small village in the Isle of Man, and the parts of Ethel (his wife) and George Rawston (his friend) are played by Miss P. Faversham and Mr. J. Hartley respectively, and it is anticipated that the new sketch will rival in popu- larity the great an'd perennial success of The Broken Melody." Miss Ida Cblley, whose beautiful voice and place of birth entitle her to the title she has* earned of Australian nightingale, appears on the same bill, which includes the Leslie Brothers, the two eccentric comedians, who have proved such a great success everywhere with their merry melange of instrumental solos and quaint comedy, Syd May. the mimic of many famous mummers; Stems, the great Danish card and coin manipulator; Larry Lewis, the laughter provoking comedian; Florence Yayman, America's great coon caricaturist; Violet Stockelle, comedienne; the Leonards, in their comedy act; the Sisters Pine, in their original act, full of fun and frolic; and a new series of pictures. Pavilion Skating Rink, Tonypa ndy Roller skating goes on merrily at the Pavilion Rink, and its votaries seem to steadily increase day by day. On Friday, February 2oth, we are promised a great gymkhana, comprising six events, for which valuable prizes will be awarded, entries being free to all events. For any further information, reference may be made to our advertisement columns, or to Mr. J. E. Peach, the manager. Olympia Skating Rink, Pentre. The Olympia Skating Rink at Pentre is gaining in popularity every week. The place is bright and gay, and the skaters are most merry as they gracefully skim round to the music of a capital military band. On St. David's Day, the 1st of March, a great carnival of all nations will be held with a confetti battle royal. Prizes to the amount of j620 are offered for the best costumes, and a most suc- ces¡,;ul evening may be anticipated. The extra special prizes are on view in the window of Mr. T. R. Evans, house fur- nisher, Ystrad Road. Pentre. Further particulars of the event may be seen in our advertising columns. Pantomime at Tivoii, Pentre The largest and most gorgeous panto- mime that has visited the Valley for years will be in evidence at the TivoH, Pentre, next week. The pantomime in question is Mr. Dan Thomas' superb pro- duction, entitled Dick Whittington," direct from its triumphant run in London. Those that have seen this wonderful pro- duction cannot speak too highly of it, and it certainly redounds to the business acumen of Mr. Will Stone in securing such a magnetic attraction for Pentre at enormous cost. Seats are already being booked to prevent disappointment, and we should advise all those who intend witnessing this unique pantomime to book their seat<s at once by ringing up No. 9, Pentre. Plan may also be seen and seats booked at the Hippodrome, Tony- pandy. Altogether there are 50 per- formers, with Dan Thomas as Betsy," the cook, and Miss Daisv Yatea aa the dashing Dick." There will be two full performances nightly, commencing at 6.30 and 8.45 respectively.