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Hippodrome, Tonypandy. ¡ An extremely novel and original turn is that of Bonnie Goodwin's Piccaninnies in new and vocal and buck dancing acenes, The Pics." (four in number) are introduced by Miss Lily Vine, and they give an exhibition of clog and buck dancing which is at once clever and .amusing. Miss Vine and her coloured piccaninnies were enthusiastically en- oOred. Another turn of great merit is that of Speedwell, who hears the cognomen of "The Wizard Painter." Not only does Speedwell paint pictures and figures, but his productions are imbued with mechani- cal motion, causing a gi#)tesque effect. jpTi.q cartoons of Mr. Lloyd George and H.M. the King were cleverly done. Peter Pan is a comedian and eccentric dancer who reels off jokes and comicalities by the yard; Flo Warner, comedienne, features very successfully with her chorus song. ■' Sweetheart Days whilst John E. Cardiff, light comedian, completes a very entertaining programme. The pic- tures are again great, including Custer's Last Stand," Fantine," and our old friend" Foolshead," who this week goes to a ball. Theatre Royal, Tonypandy. Messrs. Watson and Usher's company occupy the boards of the Royal this week with the drama, "Only a Little Boy." The plot is decidedly original, and the play, in the hands of this capable com- pany, is put before the audience in such a way as to arrest the attention and claim the enthusiasm of all, and cannot fail to please the patrons of melodrama. The Biograph pictures are specially good, the Belshazar Feast series, in particular, and the building of a transcontinental railway being most enthusiastically re- ceived. Next week, the stirring play, The Better Land," will be produced at the Royal by Mr. Watson Mill's company, and must prove a decided attraction to all playgoers. Empire, Tonypandy. Joisn S. Leick, America's premier cornettist, and Miss Mabel Keith, the Sousa Girl/5 top the bill at the Empire this week. Mr. Leick has performed as soloist at Balmoral and Sandringham House before their Majesties the E* lg and Queen and the Royal Family. He land Miss Keith contribute several cornet solos and duets, which are much appre- ciated. The lady also conducts the orchestra for a few minutes in the true iSousan" style. The Bros. Gaudsmidts, clown acrobats, and their performing dogs, is another strong item. The turn is an exceedingly smart one of hand balancing, tumbling, &c., in which the dogs join with gusto, and all are accorded rousing cheers. Lily Edwards is a come- dienne who has fairly taken the audi- ences by storm. She has a repertoire of ,capital songs, which are eagerly taken up, with the result that Miss Edwards' reward is a loud and long" demand for encores. Her graceful personality adds much to the attractiveness of her turn. Maxie and Pete are a couple of very clever and amusing cyclists. Trick cycling is a common feature of vaudeville programmes these days, and as long as we get such clever exhibitions as are given by this duo, we are content that it should remain so. Miss Diana Hope and Company present a dramatic sketch, The Altar of Life." It tells the story of a doctor's estrangement from his wife through his absorption in science, and he is brought back to the realities of life by being called to attend the victim of a motor accident, whom he discovers to be living in alliance with his wife. The sketch is capitally played and appre- ciated. Madame Adah Payne, a splendid soprano vocalist (late of Moody-Manners .Opera Company), is also in good demand; and Nat Watkins appeals to the audi- ences with some good comic songs. The Empiroscope, and selections by the orches- tra, under the conductorship of Mr. "Arthur Breakwell, complete the pro- gramme. Next week, another excellent bill of fare will be provided by that star come- dienne and artiste, Miss Maude Mortimer. We are also requested to state that a change in the prices of admission has been made, viz., stalls reduced to 9d. and the gallery, Tuesday to Fri- day, 2d.: Mondays and Saturdays, 3d. Further particulars will be seen in our advertising columns. Palace, Porth. Messrs. Poole and Co. deserve hearty congratulations upon the quality of the very superior programme submitted at the Palace this week, every feature of which is a distinct success. Topping the bill is the popular troupe of Eight Varsity Girls in a musical evening scena. Charm- ing girls, with beautiful voices, parti- cularly the soprano and contralto, they evoke loud and continuous applause long after the fall of the curtain. Unique in character and remarkably skilful in their performance are Kirk and Saraski, aquatic marvels. Their dexterity in the huge water tank is altogether wonderful, and secures loud approbation. Uproarious laughter greets Mr. Charles M. Daly and Company's) sketch, "I Must Have it.. From the rise to the fall of the curtain the audience is kept in one long roar of laughter. The Cheers, with their troupe of cats, display exceptional skill as animal trainers, and are accorded great applause. Ruby Norton is a very fine comedienne, who is in great demand. The Langfords, in a laughable sketch, greatly augment the svow. Les Marsumes, comedians on wheels, submit an excellent performance which is an instantaneous success. The Bioscope, as usual, presents pictures of interest and humour. Opera House, Treherbert. Seekers after refined entertainment and amusement were admirably well catered for at the above theatre this week, where Poole's first-class living picture entertain- ments have become immensely popular. As per usual, the pictures shown were elear, and of intense interest. Among the most amusing pictures shown were: Monty, Learns to Swim," "The House- breaker and Champagne," and A Wed- ding at the Fair." "The Victim" was a fine tragic picture, and two very pathetic pictures were "Through the Child" and "Lily Boheme," the latter being especially well applauded. The variety turns were of the best. Whisper, the comedy kid juggler, was remarkably clever, and provoked roars of merriment. Miss Beattie Bloom, the star comedienne, sang songs which appealed immediately to the audience. Another splendid turn was The Victas, in their novel barrel jumping act. The picture entertainments will not be given on Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week, as the manage- ment has made arrangements for three performances of the romantic operetta, Ivanhoe (adapted from Sir Walter Scott's novel by May Byron), to be given by the Tonypandy and Trealaw Amateur Operatic Society. Next week, new pictures will be shown as usual, interspersed with varieties. The "Mikado at Pentre. Mr. Will Stone deserves the thanks of the inhabitants of this neighbourhood for having secured the Rhondda Amateur Operatic Society this week, with a pre- sentation of Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera, The Mikado; or. The Town of Titipu (by permission of Mrs. D'Oyly Carte). Just a week ago this Society proved successful beyond expectation at Tonypandy, and it seems only fitting that the Society should give their perform- ance this week at Pentre, since so many of the members of the Society hail from this district. Owing to indisposition, Miss Agnes Timothy was unable to appear as Yum Yum," but a very capable substitute in Miss Violet Harries, Pentre, gave entire satisfaction. The principal characters were first-class, and sufficient praise can- not be given them. The minor charac- ters were also undertaken in an effective manner, and the choruses were splendid, e- Mr. T. E. WILLIAMS, Hon, Sec. the conductor, Mr. David Lloyd, M.I.S.M., doing his duty in masterly fashion. In fact, w e congratulate all concerned upon the venture, and trust that financial benefit accruing will prove an incentive for similar productions in the future. Excepting the above change, the caste was precisely the same that performed at Tonypandy. A word of praise may be said in regards to Mr. T. E. Williams, the hon. secretary; Mr. Edgar Harper, stage manager; and Mr. S. Owen Edwards, chairman, who all worked ex- ceptionally hard in their respective offices, Mr. Stone provided a very excellent let- ting for the opera. Cardiff Empire. Harry Tate, in his latest skit, "Fishing," should draw big crowds to the Cardiff Empire all next week. Harry Tate has been remarkably successful with his series of sporting skits, and" Fishing" is con- sidered by many to be the most success- ful of the whole group. It provides a fund of mirth and pleasure, and is ridi- culously funny in its conception. Mdlle. Juliette will present her sea lions, whose extraordinary and amazing performance constitutes one of the best exhibitions of animal intelligence ever seen on the stage. The well-known comedians, Drew and Alders, will appear in their new and original act, The Coastguards while Mdlle. Amelie De L'Ehclos, tite vocal. phenomenon," will also appear. Mdlle. De L'Enclos has a splendid soprano voice, and can reach. the four lined C sharp with perfect ease. In addition to the above, there will be Talbot and Pearce in Japanese musical duologues; Harry May Hemsley, child impersonator and carica- turist Lena Verdi, in song and mimicry; Walker and May, America's premier coloured singers and dancers; Amy Marsden, comedienne; and new and interesting Bioscope pictures. New Theatre, Cardiff. Mr. Frank Curzon's latest musical suc- cess, Dear Little Denmark," is being presented at the New Theatre, Cardiff, this week. The author and composer is Mr. Paul Rubens, whose clever lines and smooth lyrics are wedded to delightful music. The entire Prince of Wales Theatre production is travelled. The company includes Messrs. Arthur Staples, who has just returned from South Africa, where he has beerl playing in Mr. George Edwardes' Gaiety pieces, and who was last here with "San Toy"; Henry Kitts, late His Majesty's and Haymarket Theatres, London, and who was last here with Oscar Asche and Lily Brayton Tom Redmond, last here in The Merry Widow," and who will be remembered for hie "Mikado" with D'Oyly Carte; Conway Dixon, from Daly's Theatre, London; Miss Netta Lynde, who has been playing Miss Isabel Jay's parts in several recent London successes. Miss Joan Pen- rose plays Ophelia," the girl from the North, with a delightful North of Eng- land accent; Misses Gladys Beeoh, Claire Lynch, etc., etc.

Death of Mrs. Kemp, Ynyshir. It was with profound regret that the news of the death of Mrs. Cecilia Kemp, the wife of Mr. John Kemp, the well- known agent of the Rhondda Labour and Liberal Association, was received on Wednesday, the 13th inst. The deceased was 51 years of age, and had been in the district for a period of 20 years. She had been in railing health tor about l years, and had perforce to stay within doors since Christmas last, suffering from that dread malady, consumption. Deep sym- pathy is felt everywhere for the. grief- stricken husband and the, family. Besides the bereaved husband, there are left to motirn her loss eight children, the eldest of whom is Mr. Tom Kemp. (Alaw Hefin). The funeral took place on Monday last, amidst signs of deepest respect, the place of interment being. Llethrddu Cemetery. The mourners were: -Mr. John Kemp (husband); Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kemp (son and daughter-in-law) Mr. and Mrs. John Arthur Kemp (son and daughter-in-law); Masters Emlyn, Ivor, and Brinley Kemp (sons); the Misses Gwladys, Ethel, and May Kemp (daughters); Miss Gwenllian Joseph (sister); Mr. John Joseph (bro- ther) Mr. and Mrs. W. Wooton, Car- diff (brother-in-law and sisterÎ: Mr. Wm. Kemp (brother-in-law); Mrs. Kinglake and Mrs. Margaret Thomas (aunts); Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kemp, Tali's Well, Mr. and Mrs. John Kemp, Ynyshir, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Salt, Mr. and Mrs. Rosser, Mr. David Isaac, Cardiff, Mr. Lloyd, Pen- rhiwceiber, Mrs. Cecile Williams, Tre- hafod, Mr. Alfred and Mrs. M. A. Moses, Porth, Mrs. John Pugh, Hafod, and Mrs. Gwen Thomas -(cousins): Misses Edith Joseph and Frances Wooton (nieces). Amongst others present were —Councillor Edward Jones, Ton (chairman Rhondda Liberal Association); Messrs. T. J. Davies, Treorchy; John Hughes, Bod- ringallt: Howell John, Cwmparc; Morris Morris, Ferndale; Councillor Dd. Smith, Tvlorstown • Guardians David Fenwick, Tylorstown, and W. J. Parry, Ynyshir; Messrs. John Thomas, Fernbank; John Hughes, Clynderwen; Eleazar Edwards, Pontypridd; Tom Jones, C.C., Treorchy; Enoch Davies, C.C., J.P., Treherbert; David Thomas (secretary Manoravon Steamship Co.); and William Abraham junr., Llantwit Major. The ministers officiating were the, Revs. J. Wilson Roberts (O.M.) and E. C. Davies (C.). Impressive services were held at the house, the cemetery chapel and the graveside. The choir of Tabernacle, under the conductorship. of Mr. T, J. Thomas, sang hymns en route to the cemetery. Wreaths were laid on the coffin from the family Mr. Wm. Abraham (Mabon), M.P.; the Rhondda Liberal Association; Mrs. Wooton and family, Cardiff. Letters of sympathy were re- ceived from Sir Alfred Thomas, M.P. Messrs. W. Abraham (Mabon), M.P.; W. J. Thomas, C.C., J.P., Brynawel; Wm. Brace, M.P. Thomas Richards, M.P.; John Williams, M.P.; Edgar Jones, M.P.; Councillor R. S. Griffiths, J.P.; Alderman. Richard Lewis. J.P. Dr. Ivor Davies, J.P. Mr. Tom John, M.A.; and Councillor D. Watts Morgan, miners' agent. The undertaking arrangements were carried out by Mr. David Richards, Ynyshir. Mr. John Kemp desires, through the medium of the Leader," to express his heartfelt gratitude to all for their kind and helpful sympathy with him in his bereavement, and his appreciation of the touching services of the choir that massed in such large numbers.

Mr. W. J. Thomas, Ynyshir. Possible Liberal Candidate for East Giamorgan The name of Mr. W. J. Thomas, J.P., Brynawel, Ynyshir, proprietor of the Standard Colliery, is being mentioned as a possible Liberal candidate for East Glamorgan to oppose Mr. 0. B. Stanton, the miners' nominee. In a conversation with a Pressman, Mr. Thomas said he had been approached by private friends, but had not been officially invited to stand, nor had be given the proposition serious consideration. At any rate, nothing had as yet been decided as to a candidate one way or another.

Boxing Matinee at Empire At enormous expense, the management of the Tonypandy Empire have been suc- cessful in securing that well-known boxer, Jim Driscoll, to appear on Saturday afternoon, prior to his departure for America. Jim will appear in a special 4-round contest with Fred Delaney, Bir- mingham, whilst there will be a special 10-round contest between Kid Harris, U.S.A., and Young Walters, Pontypool. There will also be three 6-round contests between promising lads; also a 9-stoue competition for youths over 16 years of age, entries for which should be made at once to Jim Driscoll at the Empire. The winner of this competition will receive a teolid gold medal and also box in each house on Saturday night. Boxing will commence at 3.15 p.m., and the prices of admission will be:-Stalls, 3s.; circle 2s.; pit, Is.; gallery, 6d

Rinking Notes. We regret to announce the impending departure from the Pavilion, Tonypandy, of Mr. Tom Anderson, the popular skate mechanic. His many, friends and acquaintances, however, will be pleased to learn that Mr. Anderson has been successful in securing a. responsible position with the Coppee Oven and By-Product Company, near Chesterfield. The Pavilion floor has been newly sur- faced by the latest and most up-to-date machinery, and on May 5th we are pro- mised a novel event-a seaside carnival and fete. Some of the events are of a rather novel nature; in fact, many surprises and novelties are in store for Pavilion patrons. We notice that the announcement of the above fete contains the following: — Bathing costumes barred." We would call our readers' attention to the revised scale of charges now in vogue at the Pavilion. Reduced prices at the Olympia, Pentre. has caused a renewal of the crowded attendances witnessed earlier in the season. The prices now charged are much lower, so that this attractive pastime of roller skating will fascinate many in the Valley for some time to come. The manager and instructors are catering for the public in the best possible manner. The evening competitions last week proved very amusing—to mention two only, a one-lap candle race and two-laps barrel race, the latter requiring no small amount of skill, energy and patience. The winners of these races fully deserved the substantial prizes given. The League hockey match, Pentre v. Treorchy, on Monday evening was very exciting, leaving a final score of 2 goals each. The home team had hard lines in not increasing their score upon more than one occasion.

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Manager Mr. WALTER WRIGHT Assistant Manager Mr. WILL PEARSON 6.30 Two Performances Nightly. 8-45 Monday, April 25th, 1910, and during the week. Engagemient of Miss MAUDE MORTIMER A Comedienne with a Voice. Whose Phenomenal Success has been the talk of the Vaudeville World. GIBBON & BELL, In a Novel Acrobatic & Dancing Speciality, Wanted a Partner." ALICK LAUDER, Scotch Comedian. Miss MARIE DREAMS, The Wonderful Lady Baritone. Age 17. ROSS WARREN, Eccentric Comedian and Grotesque Dancer. LA BELLE LINDA, Graceful Trick Cyclist. EMPIROSCOPE. Always Moving. CRAHANIE J. G., and ZERUfiA HARRINGTON In their Celebra.ted Episode of Parisienne Life, entitled, A Daughter of Pleasure." Note the Prices-Gallery, Tuesday to Friday, 2d., Early Door, 3d.; Mondays & Saturdays, 3d.. Early Door, 4d.: Pit, 6d., Early Door, 8d.; Stalls, 9d., Early Door, Is.; Circle and Stalls, is,, Early Door, 1/3; Grand Circle, 116, Early Door, 1/9; Boxes, 10/6 (to seat 5) Single Seats, 2/6 each. Advance Booking for every Performance without extra charge. Box Office Open Daily from 11 till 4. Telephone No. 42. Cifete the Times.-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. 411 Children most be paid for. Seats not guaranteed. No money returned. The management reserve the right to refuse admission. WWII& TIVOLI PlEN'TJEtE;. j Sole Lessee M Mr. WILL STONE. General Manager Mr. EDGAR HARPER. Resident Manager M Mr. LACY. LYNE. Monday, April 25, and during the week Commencing" at 7.30, Mr. JOHN F. PRESTON'S Co. Presents his Famous Drama— Secrets — ? By Max Goldberg. Prices 1/ and 6cl. Ordinary Doors at 7.15. Early Doors at 7. OPERA HOUSE TREHERBERT. Managing Director Mr. C. W. POOLE Resident Manager Mr. W. A. To,i.'TEN M Thursday, Friday & Saturday, April 21st, 22nd & 23rd. By Special Arrangement, the Tonypandy & Trealaw Operatic Society Will produce the Romantic Operetta- llwiw IVANtiOE Special Scenery. Magnificent Dresses. Full Chorus, Full Orchestra Madame MAY MOSES, Treherbert, as "Rowena." WILLIAM DAVIES, Porth, as Ivanhoe." Doors open at 7, to commence at 7.30 sharp. Prices: Circle, 2/ Balcony, 1/6; Pit, 1/ Gallery, 6d. Continuation of Poole's Pictures, Monday, April 25 With NEW VARIETIES and New and Up-to-date PICTURES. Prices as Usual 2d., 4d., and 8d E CARDIFF MPIRE (QUEEN STREET) Managing Director OSWALD STOLL H TWICE NIGHTLY-6.45 and 9 o'clock Seats booked daily by Post or Tele. No. 62& —o— and during the Week. P Monday April the 25th, 1910, HARRY TATE In his latest Pisc-tate-orial absurdity, Fishing, I DREW and ALDERS, in a new and original act, The Coastguards." Mdlle. AMELIA De L'ENDOS, The Vocal Phenomenon." T A.LB0T and PEARCE, in Japanese Musical Phenomenon." TALBOT and PEARCE, in Japanese Musical DuoJogues. HARRY !lAY HEMSLEY, Child Impersonator- B and Caricaturist. R HARRY MAY HEMSLEY, Child Impersonator and Caricaturist. LENA VERDI, in Song and Mimicry. WALKER and MAY, America's premier coloureril N B WALKER and MAY, America's premier coloureril singers-and Dancers. AMY MARSDEN, Comedienne. New and Interesting Subjects on the AMERICAN BIOSCOPE. EMdlle. JULIETTE, Comedienne, 01, t Mdlle. JULIETTE, and her school' of j marvellously educated Sea Lions. PALACE PORTH. Proprietors Poole's Theatres Co., Limited Managing Director Mr. C. W. Poole Local Manager Mr. J. W. Bynorth Monday, April 25th And during the Week. Twice Nightly, 6.45 & 8.45 First Performance commences at 6.45. Second Performance commences at 8-45. Open at 6-35 and 8-35. Early Doors at 6.25 and 8.25. Trams and Trains to suit each Performance, Special Engagement of the Celebrated La Faille Troupe, The Greatest of all Risley Acrobats. BEATTIE BLOOM, Charming Comedienne. HARRY LUCK, Comedian, with his own Original Funny Songs. Miss ANNIE SCHUBERTH In a Smart Song Scena, "The Deputy, or a Private: Rehearsal." 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