Rhondda Leader Maesteg Garw and Ogmore Telegraph

Hippodrome, Tonypandy. Hie premier position on the Hippo- drome bill this week is occupied by L'to.don's actor-vocalist, Air, George jLeyton, in all his latest successes, includ- ing tue great military scena (as accepted by life tate Majesty King Edward VII.), "TOO Boys of the CheLsea School." In tiii;8cena Mr. Leyton is assisted by a chcyfrifi of 24 local boys and two Crimean one a local man, viz., Private NVfJJiam Kelly (68), who belonged to the 4th Welsh, and Trooper John Ford (72), IA.te' of the 4th Queen's Own Light Dragoons, and who took part in the memorable charge of Balaclava, Mr. beyton is helping these veterans by the e-oitire proceeds from the sale of his song books, and hopes at the end of the week to divide a substantial sum between them. Thin is indeed a noble work and one which is worthy or the support of every true tMO of Britain. Everywhere where Mr. George Leyton appears he does the same thing, and up to the time of writing he has foeea successful in distributing the truly magnificent sum of £4)196 10s. 3d. to Crimean and Indian Mutiny veterans throughout the Kingdom, Needless to naye the military scena meets with a tremendous reception, and we are asked to state that on Friday night Alr, Leyton will give one of his military nights, when the famous Hibernia Band will appear, suid. Trooper John Ford will recite. Chas. Miidare, the king of whistlers, is ex- tremely successful in his imitation of various feathered songsters; whilst Dan Noble, comedian, is amusing in his eccen- tricities. Marie Yorke, comedienne, com- pletes a strong programme. The pictures of. the funeral of our late King are shown nightly, as well as a budget of other series, including" The Heart. of a Cowboy." u Foolshead's Crime," A Daughter of Bioux/' &c,

Theatre Royal, Tonypandy. The romantic drama, (From Slavd to Friecess," appearing at the Royal this week, is a bright, taking play, full of mterest, and in the hands of a capable company. The character of Vera," the who becomes a princess, is excel- lently set forth by Miss Agnes Verity, :md the acting of Miss Doris Gilhain as q Princess Claudia leaves no room for criticism. The male parts throughout are well cast. Effective comic business is introduced by Mr. Harry Benson as Pat O'Brien," and Miss Mary Morrell as Amc-lia' "I (Princess Claudia's maid). The photographic reproduction of the funeral of his late Majesty King Edward VEL on the electric bioscope is in itself well worth a visit to the Royal this week. The whole funeral pageant is shown on the screen, from Buckingham Palace through London, the scene at Windsor Station, the procession through the streets of Windsor, and the closing scene at fit George's Chapel. The atmospheric conditions having been so favourable for successful photography, this film is with- out doubt one of the clearest and most impressive ever produced. The chief mourners, the Queen-Mother in her car- riage, the nine monarchs and other notable personages present, can be easily recognised. The late King's favourite charger and favourite dog, led behind their master's coffin on the gun carriage, come out with remarkable clearness. A most vivid impression of the solemn magni- ficence of the cortege, and the immense crowds assembled at various points to witness it, is conveyed to the mind by these pictures. They will be shown each evening during the week and at a special matinee on Saturday. NeÄ-t, week, Stephen Pritt's company aj-e presenting the unique detective play, ".Admor,t His Bride." a romance of a charmed necklet.

Empire, Tonypandy. The Empire goes from strength to strength, and the excellence of its pro- grammes is unabated. Topping the bill this week is the Royal Tokio Troupe of Japanese performers. This quartet from the. Land of the Rising Sun are respon- sible for some very daring feats, the most JienEational being the three-ladder act. 1iot a sound is heard as the diminutive performer ascends to the utmost rung, ■arid having reached the top, it requires no little self-control to prevent him coming tumbling down as the cheers break forth. Another very c fever turn is thai- of Borfc and Leonard. The fun is last and furious from the moment one of the duo appears from beneath a counter- pane till he vanishes over the top of the curtains of his bed. Cullen, Carthy, and Little Cluley are also a merry trio. Their sanxgs and patter are excellent, while their dancing is also clever. Cluley, though small, is all there," and can do the long shoe dance with the best. Carl Lynn is. an accomplished animal mimic. He takes us on a motor-car excursion into the country, entertains us with the 4 voices" of the farmyard denizens, and •finally bewilders us as we inwardly shrink ffpm the presence of a roaring lion." A ringing cheer greets the efforts of Gladys He veil, a popular chorus come- dienne. She is a particular favourite of t,bca -u,ho clamour loudly for an encore. Elsie Malpass, a vouna ,child, is another accomplished mimic. Her repre- sentations of the leading vaudeville Artistes of the day are quite the best we hare yet heard, while her own song and dance stamp her as a coming star. Dolly and Elsie, duettists and dancers; the Empire Song-Sheet; and the Empiroscope (including a long film describing the Royal funeral pageant of Friday last) are other features of an exceptionally good bill. Next week, the famous American illusionist, Sears, will appear at the Empire, Sears' act is acknowledged by Press and public to be the greatest of its claes. in the world. On Monday night, Sears will attempt to escape at both houses from a regulation straight-jacket, in which he will be securely strapped by a committee of local gentlemen.

Palace Porth. An excellent turn is submitted at the Palace this week, the premier offering being the dainty star, Miss Jennie Johns, comedienne. A vocalist par excellence, with very catchy and taking songs, and artistic in her make-up and staging, she is loudly applauded. Will Van Allen, the original tramp musical comedian, also scores a great success, and is in loud demand. Thiesoen, with his canine troupe, are well worth seeing. For fine acrobatic and balancing feats, this turn will take a lot of beating. Elroy, the modern armless wonder, is quite a unique turn. Elroys gives a marvellous display of skill with his feet, and is instantly a favourite with the audience. Phil Percival, comedian, is a very clever enter- tainer and Jack Truman, tenor vocalist, is much appreciated. The picture of the funeral of the late King Edward is very impressive. Every incident of note is shown, and considerable crowds are drawn each night to witness these pictures,

Tivoli Pent re. A radical change in the programme is noticeable at the Tivoli this week. The whole entertainment is devoted to the display of good pictures, the most note- worthy .being the special scenes depicting the King's funeral on Friday last through the streets of Windsor and London. These are exceptionally good, clear and realistic, enabling one to pick out several of the most illustrious personages attending the obsequies. The prices of admission have been reduced to the half, and this should prove a further bid for the continuance of the fame which this popular place of amusement has held for so long.

Opera House, Treherbert. People who were unable to go to London to witness the funeral procession of the late King Edward VII. can do the next best thing by visiting the Treherbert Picture Palace this week. In the first place, the removal of the King's body from Buckingham Palace to Westminster is shown. followed by a most excellent picture of the funeral procession on Friday. Both pictures are remarkably clear and realistic. The latter picture, especially, is worthy of the highest praise. Every part of the procession is shown to perfection. The other pictures shown during the former part of this week reached the usual high standard of excellence. Those to be shown on Thurs- day, Friday and Saturday nights: Child Benefactor," The Ranchman's Rival," "The Old Horse," "A Theatre Pass," "How Potts Backed the Winner," Mullagin's Waterloo," The Forgotten Watch," and "Animated Cotton." Of the variety turns, Stelling and his dog, Kiswaski, provide an entertainment which is both clever and amusing. The dog, displaying remarkable intelligence, obeys a bewildering succession of commands with marvellous celerity. Will Cornish, the expert bell-ringer, also appears at each performance. He produces charming melody, and his efforts are well applauded. A word of praise should here be given to Mr. Arthur Kento, who so successfully manipulates the cinematograph; for even the best of horses is worth little unless managed by skilful hands.

Cardiff Empire. The programme at the Cardiff Empire next week will, indeed, be a treat for admirers of musical comedy, for dainty Miss Ellaline T'erriss is to appear in a pretty little musical sketch, The Pink of Perfection," in which Mr. Stanley Brett and Miss Maie Ash will also ap- pear. It is unnecessary to dilate on the charms of Miss Ellaline Terris, suffice it to say that this talented actress will be seen to the best advantage in a piece which gives her ample scope for displaying her inimitable qualities. For some weeks Miss ELLALINE TERRISS. I past Miss Terriss has been playin I to crowded houses, twice daily, at the Lon- don Coliseum, where her bewitching manner and delightful vocalisation has set all London agog with excitement. Mr. Stanley Brett, who, as is well known, is the brother and counter part of Mr. Seymour Hicks, and Miss Maie Ash is one of our daintiest and most successful musical comedy actresses. At the bottom of the bill is Ernest Shand, the favourite comedian, who will be heard in his latest songs and patter. Humpsti-Bumsti are also due, and no doubt Pipifax and Panlo will repeat the great success which they achieved at the London Hippodrome, by reason of their combination of skill and eccentricity, the drollery, the dexterity and the extreme finish of their performance. Herbert Shelley, in the great Irish protean play, Dan, the Outlaw Takio, Japanese mimic; the Smythsons, in comedv sketch, The Lie Alarm"; Wood, Wells and Wilkins, in vocal sketch, The Piano Tuner and Kathleen Gray are also due in addition to Miss Ellaline Terriss.

Pavilion Rink, Tonypandy. We learn with great regret that the support given to Mr. Studd's concert party was so meagre as to lead him to decide to withdraw them from Tonypandy • and take them elsewhere, Mr. Studd, who, it will be remembered, only came temporarily to the Pavilion, will be leaving at the end of the present week for another sphere of work, where his abilities as an artiste will have greater scope. He leaves the Pavilion in full swing, and hopes at some later date to return to his place, which he vacates with great regret. The Rink is enjoying a season of great prosperity, notwithstanding the recent hot weather, and all the patrons agree that with the new methods of airing and ventilating, the Rink is by far the coolest place in the Valley; in fact, it is almost like skating on ice. A large number of gentlemen patrons have assumed summer clothing, which makes the Rink look quite picturesque. Residents who have not yet been to the Pavilion will be interested by a visit, especially during the evening sessions.

Olympia Rink, Pentre. The fine weather has naturally inter- fered with the attendance at the above Rink. The carnival announced for last Saturday has been postponed until to-night (Thursday). On Monday evening there will be a benefit for the excellent staff, and the Rink will be afterwards closed for some time. The initial season has been a prosperous and enjoyable one. Last Week of Season. We are requested to ask our readers not to forget the grand carnival which will be held this (Thursday) evening at the Olympia Skating Rink, Pentre. On Saturday evening, every visitor will re- ceive. a souvenir free, whilst on Monday evening next the staff # will take a well- earned benefit, when it is hoped large numbers will put in an appearance. During the summeV, the Rink will be available for bazaars, concerts, social meetings, &c.

Right Hon. D Lloyd George. Local Journalist's Appreciation. Of the making of books there is no end, and this seems particularly true of the volumes written of and about the Chancellor of the Exchequer. The latest contribution to Lloyd Georgian literature is an essay which captured the first prize at a recent eisteddfod at Pentre, and written by Mr. H. Morgan, formerly of Treorchy, and now on the staff of the South Wales Daily News at Bargoed. The essay is written in the broadest Macaulay style, but unlike his great mentor, the author has hardly attempted a critical review of his subject. He has contented himself mainly with composing a panegyric which, we believe, would be more effectual if some passages were a little more restrained. This, however, is a failing which is easily pardonable in a Welshman, and does credit to his heart. Someone has written that only the great can admire greatly, and judged by this standard, Mr. Morgan would seem to be in a happy position. The pamphlet, which is priced at 3d., can be obtained from the author, or from 13, Cardiff Street, Treorchy.

Boy Scouts. Debuty Commissioner's Visit to the Rhondda. There can be no doubt that the Boy Scout movement is one of the most suc- cessful movements of modern times. As was pointed out in a special article last week, it is an organisation which appeals very forcibly to boys. Not only does it instil into the young mind the value and necessity of discipline, but it stimulates their powers of observation, and affords a healthy open life which is the safest antidote to what alarmists describe as the physical degeneration of the race. The disciplined training all Boy Scouts receive, makes them strong, reliable, use- ful boys, and is specially arranged to fit them for the battle of life. Mr. Rhys Williams, Miskin Manor, is keenly interested in the movement. He has recently been appointed District Com- missioner for the two Rhonddas, and he wants to make the district hum. In a letter to us he states: "I shall not be satisfied till I get every boy from 10 to 16 in the Rhonddas out on the top of Penrhys mountain picking up smartness, keenness, discipline, instruction, and health, and enjoying himself as he never did before." He is getting nothing but help and encouragement from the minis- ters of all denominations, and he only wishes that he could express to them how much he appreciates their assistance. The Deputy Chief Commissioner of Boy j Scouts, Col. Ulick C. de Burgh, C.B., will address a public meeting at the C'ymmer Workmen's Hall, at Porth, on June 8th.

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Or can be obtained direct from the Sole Proprietors: THE MANNINA" HERBAL OINT- MENT COMPANY (Trade Mark), Main Street. Fishguard. Note.—Please write for free "Booklet.'35 CURE FOR THE UNCURED IMLitv J. jas: I T T., Oldest Established Medical Herbalist, 280, Bute Street CARDIFF May be consulted daily free of charge. Country Patients by forwarding description of case, etc.. will find prompt and energetic means resorted to for their rescue. Medicine sent free to any address by rail or post. AH kinds of elastic goods kept in stock. Note—J. HITT, can only be consulted at his private business address, 280, Bute Street, Cardiff, adjoining Gordon Coffee Tavern, Custom H u House Street. 5003 .= T Y 'VW41k -Wmft dP%, Nano"& m -m tj HIPPODROME TONYPANDY Sole Lessee Mr, .WILL STONE. General Manager Mr. EDGAR HARPER. /I 5A Monday, May 30th, and during the Week. O UlOv TWICE NIGHTLY OiuU WILL STONE'S Electric Bioscope. Another Grand Programme I OF •, Varieties & Pictures See Bills and Posters. Time and Prices as Usual. Better than ever. All the People say it has come to stay. POOLE'S PICTURE PALACE TREHERBERT. Twice Nightly, 6-45 and 8-45 The only Picture Palace that can give you an Up-to-date Performance at a Low Price viz: 2d., 4d. and 6d. POOLEPS 'ELECTRIC SAFETY BIOSCOPE The Acme of Animated Photography. MT Greater Attraction than Birer NEW PICTURES! Better than a Play. Brighter than an Opera. Instructive and Amusing. Changed Twice Each Week We also engage the best VARIETY TALENT available. We change our Pictures. We change our Artistes, but we do not change our prices, viz. Gallery, sad.; Pit, 4d.; Balcony, 6d, CHJIDIDC™EATRE OF QlVIr irtC. VARIETIES, TONYPANDY. Proprietors The Tonypandy Empire Theatre of Varieties, LUL General Manager • Vr rrv l Assistant Manager • • ■ • Mr. WILL PEAKSON 6-30 Two Performances Nightly. 8-45 Monday, May 30th, 1910, and during the week. The Greatest Attraction ever seen in the Rhondda! CSSS. "JSK D CSS. 559 Jrm* JK!^ S59 j The Famous American Illusionist and Wonder Worker. Acknowledged by Press and Public to be the greatest attraction of its class in the World. Presenting an amazing series of weird and wonderful mysteries and startling transformations, gorgeous scenic and electrical effects, pretty girls, beautiful costumes, and the funniest little man ever seen on any stage. SPEOIAL.-On Monday night, SEARS will attempt to escape, at both houses, from a regulation straight-jacket or straight-waistcoat, such as is used in prisons and asylums on the violent insane, in which he will be securely strapped by a com- mittee of local gentlemen. Further, SEARS is prepared to accept challenges to escape from any special regulation restraining device or apparatus, write to him if you have any suggestions to make. Watch for Special Announcements. EILY ADAIR, Irish Comedienne and Dancer. SHAWLENE, The Greatest Whistler in the World. McCONNELL 13110, in a New Vocal Comedy Sketch. The Invalid." EDGAR COOK, The Comedy Mystical Marvel, in his Magical Extravaganza, The Conjuring Chef." EMPIROSCOPE, Always Entertaining. Special Engagement of RftSTUS &ND BANKS, Coloured Entertainers who Entertain. Note the Prices—Gallery, Tuesday to Friday, 2d., Early Door, 3d.; Mondays & Saturdays, 3d Early Door, 4d.; Pit, 6d., Early Door. Pd.; 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 Sea s ,2/6 each. Advance Booking. for everv Performance without extra charge. Box Office Open Dailv from 11 till 4. Telephone No.: 42. the Times.—First House: Doors open at 6.15, commence at 6.30 p.m. Second I- House: Doors open at 8.30, commence at 8.45 p.m. ill Children must be paid for. Seats not guaranteed. No money returned. The management reserve the right to refuse admission. E CARDIFF MPIBE (QUEEN STREET) Managing Director. OSWALD STOLI; mr -0- Managing Director. OSWALD STOLI; M TWICE NIGHTLY—8.45 and 9 o'clock Seats booked daily by Poat or Tele. No. 625 -0- Monday May the 30th, 1910. and during the Week. The famous Musical Comed.), Star, PThe famous Musical Comedy Star, jt Miss ELLALINE TERRIS, and Company, including Mr. Stanley Brett, and Miss Maie Ash in The Pink of Perfection." I TAKIO, the only Japanese Mimic of Sounds. M The SMYTHfcONS, in their laughter-raising: sketch The Lie Alarm." HERBERT SHELLEY, in the great Irish Protean RPlay, Dan the Outlaw." Mr. Shelley plays 6 distinct characters. HUMPSTT-BUMPSTI, an act of unparalelled ec° centricity. HUMPSTT-BUMPSTI, an act of unparalelled ec° tM centricity. JUL WOOD, WELLS & WILKINS, in their vocaEt comedy sketch, "The Piano Tuner." E KATHLEEN GRAY, Comedienne. New and Interesting Subjects on the AMERICAN BIOSCOPE. ERNEST SHAND, the great Comedian. PALACE PORTH. Proprietors Poole's Theatres Co., Limited f Managing Director Mr. C. W. Poole Local Manager Mr. J. W. By north, MONDAY, MAY 30th. 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; Comedian, ARTHUR WATSON, and his Comical Company of Comedians, in the Favourite Musical Comedy, The Cruise of H.M S. Victory Powerful Company, including the Cele- t brated Comedienne, FLO STANLEY, as < "Polly." i HERBERT LA MARTINE, a Pheno- menally Clever Eccentric Dancer. The Famous Scotch Fisher-Girl Vocalist. BESSIE MACKENZIE, who was dis- covered in the little Village or Sketrs (North Scotland), and whose beautiful voice is charmingly displayed in .the pretty Scena, entitled Christina of Sketra." ROSA NEILSON, Smart Transformation Dancer and Speciality Artiste. THE BIOSCOPE, with all the Latest and Most Interesting Filths. THE HAYDONS. In their New and Original Up-to-date Burlesque, BERTIE AND THE BAR- MAID," with New Special Scenerv and EffectB. NOTICE.—Commencing Monday, June 6th, Poole's, Ltd., will introduce, a, Dramatic Season commencing with the most thrill- ing drama at present before, the public, Armitage & Leigh's Co. in "H WITH EDGED TOOLS." For Time and Prices see future bills. :1,; Circle^ 1/- (Early doors. 1/3, reserved at 1/3). Pit: and Balcony, 6d. (Early doors, 9d,) Gallery 3d (Early doors, 4d.) Bicycles stored in a special room free of charge. Smoking permitted in 0.11 parts. No whistling or shouting allowed NEW THEATRE, CARDIFF. Sole Proprietor R0BJERT REDFORD EVERY EVENING at 7.30,, an entirely new Musical Play —The Cruise of the Constance Next Week-The MARRIAGE OF KITTY ,June 6th—Herbert Beerbohm Tree's visit and His Majesty's Theatre Company. Monday and Tuesday—"The Merchant of Venice." Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday—" The O'Flytin." Friday-" Trilby" and the Man Who Was." { Special Matinees Thursday and Saturday—" The O'flynn" and "Trilby." Notice-The usual prices of admission with the exception- of Dress Circle, which "ill be 5s. Box Office at Theatre, 10 to 5, and during the Performance. Nat. Tel. Cardiff 376. C. BECHSTEIN, By Special Appointment to Their Majesties the King and Queen, H. M. the late Queen Victoria, H.M. the Emperor of Germany, H.M. the Czar of Russia, H.M. the King of Italy, H.M. the King of Spain, &c., &c. MY SOLE AND EXLCUSIVE AGENTS" FOR CARDIFF. AND DISTRICT are R. J. HEATfl & SONS Who are also Sole Agents for BROAD WOOD, BLUTHNER, STECK, SCHIEDMAYER, NEUMEYER, WALDEMA* THE ORCHESTRELLE COMPANY'S PLANOLA-PLANQS and ORCHESTRELLES, &e.- PIANOFORTES irt Stock by BRINSMEAP' COLLARD, ERARD, PLEYEL, STEINWAY, IBACH, &c., &c. ORGANS by MASON and HAMLIN, BEt1" DOMINION, &c., &c. 76, QUEEN STREET, CARDL^' 70, TAFF STREET, PONTYPRIDD, PENARTH, AND PORT TALBOJ." Nat. 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