Rhondda Leader Maesteg Garw and Ogmore Telegraph

Take any man, woman or child whom you meet to-morrow morning, and ask the question What would you like best for Whitsun"? Every one without ex- ception would reply, Good weather." Now, this is very disheartening, parti cularly to those who really are inclined to philanthropy. For who on earth can guarantee a fine Whitsun ? Of course, everyone likes to believe that all the odds are in favour of blue skies, and a sun strong enough to bring out parasols. But behind everybody's optimism lurks the uneasy possibility of a downpour, or, .at any rate, a biting cold east wind, which is almost as bad. The fact is, we have got to prepare for anything, which puts me in mind of a familiar figure ais we all see here and there on the roads at this time of the year. I refer to the touring cyclist, the man out for three or four days with his luggage strapped in bits all over himself and his bicycle. That is the secret of holiday-making, for even if you have the weather you hope for, you are none the worse off for having a few little things in hand in case of tho unexpected. Besides, there is another way of looking at it. Whitsun is the beginning of the summer. If you buy your new suits, your light overcoats, your mackintoshes, your boots and shoes, your frills and furbelows (if you are a woman), and your portmanteaux and boxes now, you will not only have a plea- sant feeling of being well equipped for Whitsun. but you will have the conscious- ness of knowing that you have fitted yourself out for many other occasions when you will take a holiday during the ensuing months. It is not a mere flash- in-t he-pan, here to-day and gone to- morrow. You are taking the weather by the forelock. The premier attraction on Whit-Tues- day will undoubtedly be the Mid-Rhendda Horse Show, which will be held, as usual, on the De Winton Grounds, Tonypandy. The cream of Great Britain will be' on show, including some of Miss Burston's famous horses. There is a record in entries-, and this year's kshow bids to out- do all previous years. The show grounds will be open from 9 a.m., and a very pleasurable day should be snent here. The prizes are really splendid, many valuable silver cups and rose bowls being found amongst them. The cups, &c., will be found on view in the windows of Mr. J. Owen Jones, draper, Pandy Square. On the Monday, the Ferndale Horse Show will be held on the Darran Lake Grounds, Ferndale. This will be. the principal event in the Rhondda Fach, and an event that certainly should not be missed. The Ogmore Valley Horse Show will also be held on Monday next at Nantymoel. Saturday next, 14th inst., wiH see the introduction of "The Fnnmakers" Con- cert Party, which will perform on the open-air stage in front of the Pavilion Skating Rink, Tony pandy. The Fun- makers will be under the personal direc- tion of Mr. F. T. Stuclcl, manager of the Rink. and we are sure nothing will be permitted that win offend the most fastidious. The artistes are all of excel- lent repute, and will include:-—Miss Hilda Hudson, soprano (of the principal London coiieei-ts) Mr. Dick Loyd, bari- tone and humorist (also of the principal London concerts), which will appear in duets with Miss Hudson; Edith Cooper and Mr. Stanley Goddard (musical direc- tor), humorus and musical entertainers; Miss Cissy Trent, serpentine and trans- formation dancer; Mr. Ernest Clements, comedian, whistling solos, &c. Mr. Tom Lennard, comedian; and Mr. Studd, ventrl loqLills-L and magician. On Friday next, the 13th inst., there will be a special ticket benefit for the Pentre miners all day, whilst on Monday and Tuesday next there will be special extra long sessions, for particulars of which see our advertising columns. We also note that the Pavilion direc- tors have very kindly lent the Rink for the Horse Show luncheon from 12 to 3 o'clock. The huge orchestral organ now installed at the Pavilion Rink is in full working order, and is well worth hearing. On Whit-Thursday, a grand summer carnival and confetti fete will be held at Olympia, Pentre, at which many valuable prizes will be awarded to the winners of the various events. For this occasion the band will be augmented, and a grand lantern march with limelight effects will be introduced, in which all skaters will carry Chinese lanterns provided free. Our readers would do well to note that all entries must be in before noon on the 17th. Eisteddfodau will be held at Caerphilly Castle on Monday, where Mr. Edgar Jones, M.P., is president; and on Tues- day at Llanharran. All particulars will be found in our advertising columns. The Rhondda and Swansea Bay Rail- way are offering exceptional Whitsuntide travelling facilities. On Friday, May 13th, excursion tickets will be issued from stations in the Rhondda Valley and cer- tain Rhondda and Swansea Bay stations to Ferryside, Carmarthen, Fishguard and Goodwick, Aberystwyth and other stations in West Wales, by ordinary trains via Briton Ferry. The Saturday service of trains will be run, and the 11 p.m. market train (Swansea to Cwmavon) will be extended to Treherbert, calling at intermediate stations. For the con- venience of shop assistants and others, a special train will leave Treherbert at 12.30 a.m. Sunday morning for all stations to Port Talbot. For further particulars see our advertising columns.

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Pentre. Two very enjoyable concerts were given at St. Peter's Church Schoolroom on Wednesday and Saturday evenings of last week. The Rev. Canon Lewis presided, in the absence of Mr. D. Treharne (soli- citor). The various items constituting the miscellaneous portion of the pro- gramme were extremely well done, the children. singing very sweetly and har- moniously, while the stage scenery was very effectively arranged. A song, My Precious Teddy Bear," sung by Miss E. Stone, secured enthusiastic approval. The Japanese Fan, Swing Song, and Laughing Song gave great satisfaction. A dialogue, entitled Annie's Holiday (written by Abel Hey wood), was also contributed, the various characters being well sustained. The following persons took part: —Miss F. Daniel (" Mrs, Allott "), Miss D. Davies (" Nellie Allott "), Miss G. Scott (" Emily Allott "), Miss M. Davies ÀnnieAllott "), Miss M. Stone (" Miss Busy "), Miss M. Jones (" Katie Ryan"), and Miss J. Davies (" Belle Wilman "). A special feature of the evening was the musical plav, Maid Marion," based on one of the" Hooks for the Bairns," which created a great stir. The various scenes were very appropriately staged, even the moon being well represented. The acting and singing iN-a, of a high order and much appreciated. The dramatis personse was as follows:—" Lettice," Miss M. Davies; 3-oait Miss J. Davies: "Maid M arion." Miss G. Scott: "Robin Hood," Lviis.s D. Davies; "Little John," Miss M. A. Lewis; "Friar Tuck," Miss M. Stone: King Richard I. Miss M. M. Lewis: "Humpty Dumpty," Miss E. Scott Fairy Christabel," Miss CA-. Russ. The finale chorus, There's an isle 'mid the Silver Sea," was rendered in capital style, and the whole concert reflects the greatest credit upon the organisers, I Misses Thomas and Pritchard. The accompanist was Mrs. David Jones, who always performs her part well. The annual meetings at Nazareth Chapel were noticeable for the large con- gregations, to which the Revs. T. Charles Williams, M.A., Porthaethwy. and M. D. Jones, Mountain Ash, preached with vigour, earnestness and effectiveness. The Rev. Daniel Davies (pastor) presided during the various services, which were held on Saturday evening, Sunday and Monday. The Maindy and Eastern Workmen's Committee deserve our thanks for their financial support, as the profits of the entertainments given at the Workmen's Hall last week and also this week are handed over for the benefit of the un- employed workmen of the Pentre Colliery. It is very likely that the Young People's Society attached to Siloh Chapel will give a performance of the Welsh drama, Ruth," in aid of the Pentre workmen, if there happens to be a continuation of the stoppage. Those who were fortunate enough to witness the previous perform- ance will readily bear testimony to its excellence. By the way, this drama, which is the joint work of the Rev. J. J. Williams and Mr. James Davies, L.T.S.C,, has been already performed three times in Cwmbach, Aberdare, and is being learnt in several districts in Wales. A presentation meeting at Messrs. Collier's Central Hotel on Saturday even- ing was held by the officials of the Maindy (Ocean) Colliery, Ton, in order to show their high appreciation of the former manager, Mr. Edmund Edwards, M.E. The .rooent consisted of a silver rose bowl. Mr. Edwards is now the agent of the company at Ogmore and Garw Col- lieries, so that we can judge of the com- pany's opinion of one who can claim to be a well-known citizen of Ton, having resided in the neighbourhood for about 17 years. On behalf of the Ocean Com- pany, Messrs. J. Ray (Treharris) anff Herbert R. Jenkins (Treorchy) spoke in excellent terms of Mr. Edwards' splendid qualities as manager for many years. In order to demonstrate the workmen's opinion, Messrs. Thomas, Tom Carter and Wm. Husband, three well-known firemen in the Ton Colliery, spoke in unmistakable tones of their appreciation of Mr. Edwards, whom they were extremely sorry to lose, although they wished him the best of success in his new sphere. Mr. Lewis Lewis (overman) and Mr. A. M. Howells (clerk) also spoke. Mr. Edwards responded very feelingly, and thanked all for their appreciative and valedictory words. During the evening, songs were rendered by Miss Lizzie Jenkins, Messrs. Salathiel Lloyd, Ben I Devonald, Joe Jones, and Dewi Morgan, the accompanist being Mr. Oscar Bundy. The proceeds of the entertainments at I the Tivoli on Saturday evening will be | handed over for the benefit of the Pentre workmen now unemployed. In addition, j the proceeds at Tonypandv Hippodrome j will also be for the benefit of the same j persons..Mr. Stone deserves the thanks of this neighbourhood for his generosity. Y our Photograph in Five different positions for Sixpence, or Ten ways for 1i-. 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Treherbert. 12 Bladed Safety Razors. The Ever Heady at 5/ the Gillette at 21/ Local AgeLt— R. T. Jones, The Tram Terminus, Treherbert. 4893 Miss Bronwen May Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Williams, 104, Bute Street, Treherbert, has succeeded in pass- ing First Class with Honours in the Intermediate pianoforte playing, theory and practice at the examination held at Pontypridd on April 9th, 1910. Miss B. M. Williams is the organist at All Saints' Church, Treherbert. The half-yearly preaching services of Calfaria (W.B.) Chapel, Blaenrhondda, were held on Sunday last. Fine sermons were delivered by the Rev. J. Jenkins (Gwili), Ammanford. At the Scripture examination on the I Epistle of James, recently held in con- I nection with the Pontypridd and Rhondda Congregational Union, Mr. W. J. Gruar, 37, Dumfries Street, secured the first prize (value 7s. Gd. in books). Mr. Gruar also carried off the first prize (10s. 6d.) for writing the best essay on "How to makcw!> S' viday School more efficient." Miss h secured the first prize in the Intermediate Stage of the Scripture examination. Both are scholars of the Emmanuel Church Sunday School, and are to be congratulated. On the Bute Hotel tables last Thurs- day evening, a billiard match was played between the Bute League Team (Treher- bert) and the Llwynypia Conservative Club Team. A large number of enthu- siasts witnessed the games, the results of which were as follow: —J. Morgan (Llwynypia) 150, V. Marvin 91; E. T. Parker (Llwynypia) 150, Lewis 99 Stuckey (Llwynypia) 150, Beams 128; Ridge (Llwynypia) 150, Benet 105; E. Thomas (Llwynypia). 150, E. Edwards "146 D. T. Wiiliams (Llwynypia) 150, T. Gri- ffiths 85. The total score was:—Llwyny- pia. 900: Bute League, 654. The most interesting game of the evening was that between Edwards (Treherbert) and E. Thomas. There was only a slight differ- ence between the scores towards the end of the game and they eventually came to 146 all. Thomas, however, decided the game by a splendid four shot, amidst en- thusiasm. A Home Mission meeting was conducted by the Rev. J. W. Britton (district minister) at the New Schoolroom of the Ynysweu Wesleyans on Thursday evening last. Out of the total income of the Home Mission for last year of £ 39,733, the Rhondda district contributed £15 2s. Gd. In giving the names of the vice-presi- dents of the Treherbert Cricket Club last week. we omitted to mention the names of Mr. J. Picton. Wvndham Hotel, and Mr. H. G. Hill, M.E.

Ogmore Vale. Big Meetings.—The special annual meetings in connection with Hermon (C.M.) Chapel were held on Saturday evening and Sunday last, the 7th and 8tli inst. Large congregations assembled to hear excellent sermons by the Rev. Robert Salmon, Llansadwrn. English Congregational.—The pulpit at the English Congregational Chapel was occupied on Sunday last by the Rev. J. Tertius Phillips, Cardiff. At the evening service, Mr. Phillips made a touching I reference to our departed and beloved monarch, King Edward VII., and the orchestra, under the leadership of Mr. Abel Jones, gave "a. rendering of the Dead March in Saul," which deeply moved the large congregation. Obituai-y.-We regret to have to record the death, after a short illness, of Mr. Richaru Beavan, Commercial Street, who was one of the oldest and most highly respected inhabitants of tlie Valley. The deceased gentleman, who was a step- father of Alderman vVm. Llewellyn, J.P., was in his eightieth year, and passed away peacefully on Monday. He was a faithful member of Hermon (C.M.) Chapel, and his genial face will no doubt be greatly missed at that place of worship. Quarterly Meeting.—The quarterly meeting in connection with Calvary (E.B.) Sunday School was held on Sun- day, the 8th inst., the evening service be it i o- wholly devoted to recitations, &c., by the scholars. Mr. A. Reed (superin- tendent) ably presided. PKOF VEIIO is still successful in eating so called hopeless cases in the Rhondda including all nerve, biood and skin diseases. Ladies may consult Madeline Veio fur ailments ) peculiar lc their sex. if you suffer tall ou t'rllf Vero at his Laboratory, 108, William Street, Vst-iad. Take train to Sandy Bank 239

Cwmparc. It is rather derogatory to the dignity of the ancient draught players who fre- quent the game-room of the Institute to have to repeatedly how the knee" to the doughty player from Treorchy. Yet it is in the order of things that he should be "champion"! _m__ -+-

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Porth. Half-yearly meetings were held on Sun- day and Monday at Bethania (W.B.) Chapel, Porth, when the, Revs. R. Lloyd, Cardiff, and D. P. Evans, Merthyr 'Vale, addressed large and appreciative audiences. The singing was also of a very high order. A meeting of the Porth traders was held at the Washington Hotel on Tues- day to consider the application of Portli shop assistants to the Chamber of Trade for Whit-Tuesday to be given them as an additional holiday. Mr. G. Webster was voted to the chair, after which Mr. W. S. Williams (Bon) submit- ted an explanation why the Porth Cham- ber of Trade had not dealt with the ques- tion referred to. The reason why they had not discussed the question at the Chamber was, he said, because it had caused great annoyance and had done considerable harm to their Chamber in the past. Further, he thought that the Chamber was not entitled to deal with such matters. It was a question to be discussed by a meeting of traders only, and it behoved them to give a definite solution of this vexatious problem for all time. to avoid continual conflict between certain parties. In reply to a question as to what Tonypandy traders we,re going to do, it was stated that Tonypandy had decided to close the shops for three days. On the motion of Mr. W. S. Morgan, it was agreed to close on Whit-Tuesday. Mr. Frank Evans then suggested that in future this question should be dealt with by referendum. After a lengthy discus- sion. it was resolved that after the Whit- sun holidays the question should be decided by ballot, and that each trader be asked to abide by a two-thirds majo- rity. It was further carried that the Chamber of Trade be asked to deal with the matter in future. The ¡'soeÜtl" promoted by the Y.M.C.A. Cricket Club on Thursday evening last proved a genuine success, between 90 and 100 partaking of the good things pro- vided. The tables were very nicely deco- rated with flowers and richly laid out. The ladies in attendance were: —Mrs. Targett, Misses N. Targett. Cassie Jones, K. RohertlS (Porth), and the Misses James, assisted by the Misses Smith, Misses Jones (Wattstown), Misses L. Stafford and S. Lit wellyn, cutters, Mrs. Owen, Mrs. C. Carpenter, and Mrs. Golathan. Other useful services were performed by Mr. J. Thomas and Mr. T. A. Targett. Mr. J. G. Jones (chairman of committee) occu- pied the chair. The musical portion of the programme opened with a brief address by the Chairman, after which the Y.M.C.A. Male Voice Party rendered a few nice selections, accompanied by Miss Hilda Golathan. The following gentle- men also contributed to the evening's entertainment: Brothers Williams, Porth (duet). Reports of last season's results and the preparations for the coming season were submitted by the secretaries, who stated that it was the intention of the committee to run both a-Thursday and Saturday cricket team this season. Mr. H. Goldsworthy then presented Mr. D. J. Williams with a gold medal for best average in batting and bowling; and silver medals, with Y.M.C.A. centre- piece, to Messrs. Albert Thomas and Jack Jones. The usual votes of thanks ter- minated a most enjoyable evening. We are pleased to ntJte the success of the following at the recent examination held at Pontypridd in connection with the London College of Music -Elemen- tary Section: Miss May Hitching, Brewery Street, Pontygwaith Miss Gwen Morgan, Brewery Street, Pontygwaitli; Miss Elsie Vera Burleigh, Maxwell St., Ferndale: Miss Annie Maud Evans, Plea- sant View, Tylorstown. Primary Sec- tion: Miss Elsie Maud Jones, Henllan House. Porth; and Miss Maggie Wil- liams. Aberhondda Road, Porth. The success of these young ladies reflects credit upon their teacher, Miss Maggie E, Davies, A.L.O.M.. Brooklands. Aber- rhondda Road, Porth.

Llwynypia. The annual preaching services of Jeru- salem (W.B.) Chapel, Llwynypia, were held on Saturday, Sunday and Monday last, when the Revs. E. Evans, Bangor, and W. A. Williams, Pontypridd (late Blaengarw), officiated. Owing to a severe illness, the Rev. D. Collier, Abertillery, who was announced to preach, was un- able to attend. Eloquent sermons were preached to large and appreciative con- gregations.

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