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Rhondda District Council.
Rhondda District Council. The County Council's "Grandmotherly Advice." Contribution of r.900 Withheld. Satisfactory Rhondda Budget. Rate Reduced to I s. 6d. Rateable Value Goes Up.
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Tha monthly meeting of the Rhondda Urban District Council was held at the Council Chamber, Pentre, on Friday. The attendance included Councillors Ben Daries (chairman), D, C. Evans (vice- chairman), Thos. Griffiths, Alderman W. H. Mathias, Thos. Thomas, Ed. Jones, W. P. Thomas, H. E. Maltby, Walter Williams, W. T. Davies, Dr. A. G. Tribe, L. P. Griffiths, Lewis Hopkins, Tom Evans, Dr. W. E. Thomas, W. T. Jones, Dd. Williams, Danl. Evans, Canon Lewis, Tom Harris, Tom George, oJ ames James, Griffith Evans, R. S. Griffiths and Wm. Thomas, together with the Clerk (Mr. W. P. Nicholas), the Surveyor (Mr. W. J. Jones), and the Medical Officer of Health (Dr. J. D. Jenkins). LLYNFAWR WATERWORKS. The Clerk informed the Council that the Llynfawr Waterworks had been pro- ceeded with during the last two months, although the Council had not recognised anybody with regard to payment. Since the order of the Court had been made with regard to the affairs of Nunn and Co., a now company had been formed to take over the contract, and the gentle- man at the head of this company had been financing the undertaking up to the present. In the course of a few days, everything would be in proper trim, and a proper document was. being prepared, under which the company would become liable for carrying out the contract. The chairman of the company had already expended £ 3,000 on the works out of his own pocket, and as the certificates already pending amounted to t200, and as the gentleman was anxious to get his money, he (Mr. Nicholas) suggested that two members should be appointed to sign the cheques a8 soon as the legal formalities had been gone through, without waiting for the ordinary monthly meeting of the Committee. On the motion of Councillor R. S. Griffiths, it was agreed to the appoint- ment of two members, together with the Chairman, to sign the cheques on com- pletion of the ifegal formalities. DEPUTY-CIjERK APPLIES FOR INCREASED SALARY. An application from Mr. T. G. Jones, Deputy-Clerk and Secretary to the Edu- cation Committee, for an increase of salary was referred to the Finance Com- mittee. HYMN SINGING AT THEATRES. Mr. W. Griffiths, secretary of the Peny- graig branch of the I.L.P., wrote asking permission to sing Socialist hymns in their Sunday evening meetings at the various theatres, and stating that, owing to the attitude taken up by the Council in the past on the question of Sunday evening concerts, the proprietors of local theatres refused to allow hymns to be sung at their meetings. Councillor R. S. Griffiths moved that a reply be sent to Mr. Griffiths stating tha.t it was not the desire of the Council to curtail the liberties of this branch of society more than any other, and that the same liberties be given them as was given to other people using music halls on Sundays for their services. Mr. Gri- ffiths also moved that a similar inti- mation be conveyed to the police. Dr. Thomas said that the power in- vested in the Council was to grant licenses under certain conditions. The interpretation of the powers was in the hands of the police, and not in theirs. Councillor R. S. Griffiths: I take it we have a. right to reply to the com- munication. Dr. Thomas: The police have stopped them, and we want to interfere with the police. Councillor Tom Evans The police have not stopped them. It is the theatre pro- prietors who have stopped them because they fear it will injure their licenses. The Clerk I think there is a mistake on the part of the proprietors of the theatres in regard to the edict of the Council. Councillor Tom Evans: If that be sent to the police, I think it will satisfy matters. 1. ALLEGED RIGHT OF WAY. PORTH PEOPLE, SEEK COUNCIL'S ASSISTANCE. A letter was received from the Cymmer Colliery Lodge, drawing the attention of the Council to an action for trespassing taken by the Taff Vale Railway Company against persons for crossing a portion of their railway siding at Glynfach, Porth, which the Lodge described as an en- croachment of a right of way at that spot. Councillor W. T. Davies said that the railway company had issued summonses against a number of people at Britannia for trespassing, and the .defendants were trying to establish a claim of right of way there. He (Mr. Davies) was of the opinion that the Clerk of the Council should take the case in hand. Dr. Thomas What course do we usually adopt in similar cases? Councillor R. S. Griffiths: We refer cases of this kind to the Roads Com- mittee for investigation and report. Councillor W. T. Davies: This case comes up next Thursday. The Clerk: The Clerk won't be there next Thursday. Councillor W. T. Davies It is a very important case, and I think we ought to take it up. Councillor R. S. Griffiths said it was a case for a thorough investigation, and they should not take action until they found where they were. If it was found desirable, the case could be adjourned until the Council had investigated the matter. Councillor W. T. Davies said that he was afraid the case would not be ad- journed on Thursday. It had been ad- journed for three weeks to enable evi- dence to be called for the defence as to the right of way before the railway was constructed. That. evidence would be forthcoming on Thursday. Tke Chairman: I know that this cross- ing has been used for 45 years; I have used it myself. It is a great hardship on the people. Eventually it was agreed that the Clerk should use his discretion with the soli- citors for the company to stay their hand until the Council had investigated the Blatter; TRAMWAY EXTENSIONS. A letter was received from the Peny- "Iraig Chamber of Trade, asking the Council to push forward the construction of the proposed tramway to Williams- town, as it would provide employment to many of the men now out of work through the strike at the local collieries. The Chamber also asked the Council to use its influence with the Great Western Railway Company to provide a motor station at the south end of the Glamorgan Hotel for the convenience of passengers to Tonyrefail and Pontyclun. The Clerk said that the Tramway Oom- pany should be written to, but lie antici- pated their reply would be that, having regard to the state of things in the Valley at present, it was hardly the time to raise more capital. Councillor Maltby urged that pressure should be brought on the Tramway Com- pany to get the work commenced at an early date. This was agreed to, and it was also I resolved that the Clerk should write to the Great Western Railway Company asking them to provide a motor station at the spot mentioned in the Chamber's letter. TYLORSTOWN POST OFFICE. A letter was received from Thomas Hill, Tylorstown, requesting that the post and telegraph office in the locality should be opened on Thursday afternoons, as the present method gave cause to much annoyance to the inhabitants of the dis- trict. The letter also complained of the lack of facilities to transact private busi- ness at the local post office. The letter was ordered to be sent to the Postmaster at Portli. GRANDMOTHERLY INTERFER- ENCE." COUNTY COUNCIL WITHHOLDS L-900 CONTRIBUTION TO ROADS. A letter was received from the Surveyor of the Glamorgan County Council stating that, owing to the bad condition, of the main roads in the district, the County Council had decided to withhold their usual contribution to the upkeep of the highways in the Council's area. Councillor Thos. Griffiths (Chairman of the Roads Committee) strongly criticised the action of the County Council, and said that they were urging the Rhondda Council to take steps for Incorporation. When they considered the amount of money contributed by the district to the County Council and the small amount they received in return, it was time to give serious consideration to the question of Incorporation (hear, hear). The Clerk said that the loss of C900 on a technical objection was a serious mat- ter to the Council, and their rate had been based on this money coming back. It would be equivalent to an additional d. rate. Councillor Thos. Griffiths urged that the County Council should be written to to hand over this money to the Council without delay. Councillor R. S. Griffiths said that the charge against them was that they had not fulfilled certain conditions so as to get the certificate. His reply to that was that they maintained the roads as well as they could be maintained, having regard to the physical conditions of the district. Councillor Tom Evans: It is time for the County Council to know that we I don't want their grandmotherly inter- i ference. After further discussion, it was resolved that the Clerk, together with, the Chair- man of the Roads Committee, should attend the next meeting of the Roads Committee of the County Council to dis- cuss the matter. CHARITY CONCERTS. A deputation waited upon the Council seeking permission to hold a sacred con- cert at the Theatre Roval, Tonypandy for the benefit of Mrs. Jones, 13, Prim- rose Street, Tonypandy, a widow with seven children dependent upon her. Mr. James Granville, who acted as spokesman for the deputation, said that Mr. Duckworth had promised the theatre absolutely free of charge, and was also prepared to light the building at his own expense. Councillor Tom Evans said this was a case where the whole of the proceeds would be handed over to the beneficee, and permission to hold the concert was granted. Permission was also granted in respect of a sacred concert to be held at the ionypandy Empire for the benefit of the Miners' Distress Fund. An application for permission to hold a series of Sunday evening concerts for the benefit of the Sick Fund of the Amalgamated Musicians' Union was refused, as was also an application from the lessees of the Tudor Hall, Ferndale to hold weekly cinematograph displays on Sunday evenings. THE RHONDDA BUDGET. ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE; FOR NEXT HALF-YEAR £ 56,651. RATE REDUCED TO 1/G. Mr. D. C. Evans (Chairman of the Finance Committee) presented the finan- cial report, recommending a General Dis- trict Rate of Is. 6d. in the £ for the ensuing six months. He said lie wished to point out that the estimates of the spending committees had been amply pro- vided for, notwithstanding an increase in each. case. The Roads Committee's esti- mate amounted to £ 28,665, which showed an increase over the last half-year of £1,460, £ 4,000 of the total amount being for private street works. The Health Committee estimated its requirements at P,12,377-an increase of R374 over the previous half-year. The Finance Com- mittee's estimate was £ 15,609, being an increase of £1,177 for the past half-year, but a decrease of £2,509 as compared with the corresponding period last year. The total estimated expenditure amounted to £ 56,651, and towards this amount arrears of rates, private street works, and the contribution from the Glamorgan County Council in respect of the main- tenance of highways would realise £ 7,659; transfers and other receipts would bring in about zC8,096, which left a sum of E40,895 to be provided, and this would be covered by the proposed rate. I He wascrratifiHd to notice that the rateable value of the district for the ensuing half-year showed an increase of £ 9.348, the present estimated valuation being C643,475 as compared with £ 634,127 for the last half-year. This increase was made up of colliery assess- ments of about 94,000, and new assess- ments on property £ 3,348. The report' was considered highly satis- factory, and was passed without dis- cussion. A rate of Is. 6d. was adopted. The previous rate was Is. 9d. Mr. W. P. Nicholas (the Clerk) referred to a newspaper review of the last annual report of the finances of the Council. He said this stated that the liabilities of the Council amounted to £ 1,000,000, whereas, as a matter of fact, it was only £ 666,000. The Gasworks accounts, again, were mixed up in the report and mis- leading. It would further appear from the report that R93,000 was in the hands of officials. This was entirely wrong. That amount was for the purpose of pay- ing interest.
Ferndale.
Ferndale. Another competitive meeting was held at North Street Congregational Church on Wednesday, 12th inst., Mr. D. Lloyd presiding. The adjudicators were Messrs. Tom Morris, Isaac Lewis, W. Morris, and Fred Lloyd. The entertainment opened with a pianoforte duet by Mildred Lloyd and Marion Richards, after which a Welsh solo was ably rendered by Miss Gwenny Rees. A'V:lTd,s -Blackboard sketch from memory, W. Morris describ- ing an article without mentioning it, Mildred Lloyd; unpunctuated paragraph, Mildred Lloyd; solo for girls under 16, prize divided between Hilda Carpenter and Irene Williams. The entertainment closed with a. song by Miss Gwenny Rees, entitled Killarney." A very pretty but quiet wedding was solemnised at Penuel (C.M.), Ferndale, on the 11th inst. The contracting parties were Miss Ruth Gealy (second daughter of Mr. John Gealy, Graig Terrace) and Mr. Ben Evans (Co-operative Stores), Ferndale. The officiating minister was the Rev. B. Watkins, Ferndale. The bride, who was beautifully attired in a crush strawberry dress, trimmed with white satin and piece lace, and a large black beaver hat finished with black ostrich tips, was given away by her father, Mr. John Gealy. The bridesmaid was Miss Edith Gealy (sister of bride), who was charmingly dressed in blue cloth, with a large picture hat to match. The bridegroom was accompanied by his cousin, Mr. Tommy Davies (Co-operative, Mardy), as best man. After the cere- mony, breakfast was partaken of at the bride's parents' residence, to which a large number of guests were invited. Later in the day, the happy couple left for Bath, where the honeymoon is being spent.
Treherbert.j
Treherbert. j One of the most successful debates ever held in connection with the Treherbert Dandy Holiday Club and Debating Society took place at the club headquarters, Vic- toria Restaurant, on Friday evening last. 'the subject was, Ought we to have Con- scription in Britain? Two excellent papers were read by the principals, Messrs. Fred Raymond (affirmative) and Harry Davies (negative). In the heated discussion which followed, much patriotic sentiment was expressed. The winter session of the Emmanuel Mutual Improvement Society was opened on Monday evening with what was called a Half-pound Night." There was one p condition for admittance, viz., every per- son who wished to join in the proceed ings shoultl provide half a pound of fruit. After the fruit feast, games, &c., were organised under the supervision of the vice-chairman, Mr. W. J. Gruar. A splendid evening was spent. Last win- ter's session was the most successful in the history of the society, and this season's meetings bid fair to rival the previous ones. At Ebenezer (W.C.) Chapel, Tynewydd, on Sunday and Monday, the half-yearly preaching services were held. The special preachers were the Revs. J. Oldfield Davies, B.A., Bethesda, Ton, and Robt. Thomas, Glandwr, Swansea. A mixed competitive concert was held at the opening meeting of the winter session of Horeb Literary Society on Wednesday. The Rev. D. Williams (pastor) occupied the. chair. During the evening, an interesting programme was gone through.
Cwmparc.
Cwmparc. Anniversary preaching meetings were held at Salem on Sunday and Monday last/which were very well attended. The preachers were the Revs. Dr. Harris, Treherbert, and W. Francis, Gwawr, Aberaman. The preaching was much en- joyed, much hwyl being manifest. It was especially gratifying to see Dr. Harris, who is now a veteran of 78, almost as strong and refreshing as ever in his fervency and fire. Collections were made at each service in aid of the chapel funds. -+--+- A presentation concert was held at Park Hotel on Saturday evening, under the ausplûØS of the Bristol and West of England Trades Co-operative Society, under the nresidency of Dr. J. W. C. Barrett, M.B.G. Emblems were pre- sented by the General Council for ser- vices rendered to Bro. John Hamer, Bro. Tom Herbert, Bro. Percy Pryce, Bro. John Holmes, and Bro. Richd. D. James. A collarette was presented to Bro. H. C. Munday (host of the Park Hotel), and "jewels" to Bro. Wm. A. Tucker and Bro. Robert Jones. An excellent speech was delivered by Bro. Dd. Thomas in presenting the emblems, and Dr. Barrett made the other presentations in felicitous terms. A most enjoyable programme of songs was contributed to by Mr. George Williams (Pentre), Mr. D. Lloyd (Tony- pandy), Mr. John Rees (R.W.M.C., Tre- orchy), and Mr. Ben Richards (Treorchy). Mr. Jack Thomas' performances on the violin were highly enjoyed, while Mr. Will Woodward (Pentre), as a stump speaker, was in splendid form. His humour and mannerisms were really delightful. Mr. T. J. Davies (Treorchy) accompanied on the piano in his usual good style. The secretarial work was per- formed by Mr. Tom Herbert, who is also the secretary of the society. Thanks to his untiring efforts, the society is the best of its kind in the neighbourhood, and has a very influential membership. -+--+- The many friends of Mrs. Morgan, late Schools. Cwmparc, will regret to hear that she has latterly been in very in- different health, and for some time con- fined to her bed. This week slip is making slight progress towards recovery. We earnestly wish that she will very soon be restored to her previous excellent state of health.
Pentre.
Pentre. Quarterly meetings were held at Moriali on Sunday afternoon and evening last, over which Mr. Evan J. Evans and Mr. E. W. Jones (Gwcrnogydd) presided re- spectively. The secretary, Mr. Sam Jones, had succeeded in preparing a very full and varied programme, including quality and quantity, as may be judged from the list below. Recitations were given by Misses Bessie Williams, Maggie Morgan, Ellen Morgan. Beatrice Hughes, Susie John, Sarah Williams, Annie Wil- liams, Bessie Evans, Doris Stradling, Lizzie Harry, Maggie Thomas, Mat-tie Jones, Maggie Davies, Rose Stradling, Minna Davies, Maggie Jones, Cassie Thomas, and Lily Stradling, as well as by Hubert Davies, Caleb Llewellyn, Trevor Jones, Edgar Morris, Percy Davies, Ivor Nicholas, Martin Davies, Walter Richards, Edward Williams, John Evans, Tom Jones, and Levi Thomas. Songs and solos were rendered by Misses Blodwen Williams, Ada John, Violet Price, Caleb Llewellyn, Doris Stradling, Ceinwen Evans, Mattie Evans, Stanley Isaac, Maud Evans, and Annie Stradling, the accompanist being- Miss Maggie M. Evans, C.L.C.M. A violin solo was con- tributed by Mr. D. Morris. Mr.'Stradling accompanied. Several choruses sung by the children gave great satisfaction, and one of the special events was the selection by Mr. Llewellyn's juvenile choir.
Among Tonypandy People.
Among Tonypandy People. What is best about the statements we publish week after week is that our readers don't need to go out of the town to investigate them. The proof is here, among our own people. Another well- known resident speaks to-day. Two or three years ago," says Mr. William Cbrdy, of'157, Primrose ^Street, Tonypandy, I began to get severe pains across my back, and as I have a lot of stooping at my work. the pains made it harder for me. It was no easy matter to get upright after bending. I was advised to give Doan's Backache Kidney Pills a. trial, and when I had taken one box of them my back was ever so much better, and I was able to bend more easily. Two more boxes of Doan's Pills completely cured me. A few months ago, however, I had a return of the backache, and again Doan's Pills put me right. I would strongly advise anyone suffering from the back to use these pills, for I am sure they will do good. The pills gave me a better appe- tite, too. and in every way made me feel well. (Signed) William Cordy." Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are two shillings and ninepence per box, or six boxes for thirteen shillings and ninepenoe. Of all chemists and stores, or post free direct from the Foster-McClellan Co., 8, Wells Street, Oxford Street, London, W. Be sure you get the same kind of pills as Mr. Cordy had. 4905t
Tonypandy.
Tonypandy. A debate took place at the Mid- Rhondda Y.M.C.A. Rooms on Friday night last in connection with the Literary and Debating Society of the above Asso- ciation, on the subject, Which wields the greater power—Pulpit or Press? Mr. Jesse Clark advocated the Press, and Mr. Owen Buckley the pulpit. Some very interesting and educative arguments were put forth by the speakers, and a lively discussion ensued. (W) An interesting personality has passed away in the death of Mr. Thomas Lloyd (68), Rosebery House, Chapel Street, Tonypandy, which took place on the 10th inst. Deceased was a native of Cow- bridge., but had been a resident of Mid- Rhondda for the past 47 years. He was one of the oldest workmen at the Gla- morgan Colliery and when the fountain erected at Panay Square in memory of the late Mr. Archibald Hood was un- veiled, Mr. Lloyd was chosen as an old employee to play a very important part in the ceremony. Deceased was also a prominent member of Bethania Chapel, and had taught a Bible class of ladies for the past 25 years. The funeral, which took place on Thursday, the 13th inst., was attended by a large number of old inhabitants. The mortal remains were interred at Llethrddu Cemetery, Tre- alaw, the Rev. John Morgan officiating at the house and graveside. The Revs. W. Lewis, Cwmparc: W. L. Powell, Caerphilly; W. D. Morris. Cwmaman; and M. H. Ellis, Trealaw, also took part in the funeral service at the Llethrddu Church. The mourners were as follow — On foot—Mr. David Richards (son-in- law), Mr. Joseph Rees (brother-in-law), Messrs. William Thomas, W. Rees, John Rees, D. Rees, A. Lloyd, D. Lloyd, W. Lloyd, J. Rees, R. Thomas, J. Rees, T. Thomas, and W. J. Powell (cousins); first- coach—Mrs. Thomas Lloyd (widow), Mrs. David Richards (daughter). Mrs. Lloyd, Mrs. S. Thomas, and Mrs. M. Lloyd (cousins), and Mrs. Gomer Evans second coach—Mrs. Morris, Miss Morris, Mrs. James, Mrs. Dalby, Mr. Roderick, and Mrs. Evans (cousins); third coach-Mrs. Powell, Portli, and others. The following also were among the mourners: —Mr. David James, Clydach Vale Robt. Rich- ards Miss M. Thomas, Tylorstown Mr. and Mrs. G. Jones, and Mrs. M. A. Jones, Tonyrefail (cousins). The coffin was surmounted by beautiful floral tributes sent by the following:—The family; Women's Bible Class, Bethania; and Mrs. Gomer Evans. Messrs. J. Griffiths and Sons, Toiiypanay, conducted the funeral arrangements. A meeting of the Young People's Mutual Improvement Society was held on Tuesday last at the Tonypandy (E.C.) Church, Mr. W. Peregrine presiding. The meeting was well attended and was quite a success. An excellent and appreciative paper was read by Miss Lily Davies on Hymns that have helped." Mr. W. J. Wilkins rendered a, solo. A meeting of the Mid-Rhondda branch of the National League of Young Liberals was held at the Library, Tonypandy, on Tuesday last, when the following officers were elected for the ensuing twelve months r—Chairman, Mr. R. J. Whitting- ton; vice-chairman, Mr. W. H. Thomas; treasurer, Mr. Richard Hughes: finan- cial secretary, Mr. David Hopkins; sec- retary, Mr. Llew. James. A strong executive committee was also appointed. The meetings during the session will be held at Hermon Chapel on Wednesday evenings, and an interesting and educa- tive programme has been prepared. The subject for the next meeting is The Osborne Judgment.
Williamstown.I
Williamstown. Harvest thanksgiving services were held at the English Wesleyan Church on Sunday last. The pastor, Mr. T. Bucking- ham, preached able and inspiring ser- mons throughout the day. In the after- noon, a young people's service took place, conducted by Mrs. T. Buckingham, when choruses, duets and recitations were ren- dered by the members of the Sunday School. Mr. Best, of Cardiff spoke to the young people. Large and apprecia- tive congregations attended throughout the day. The Salvation Army held their harvest festival on Sunday last, conducted by Adjutant Fairliurst and Lieut. Adderley (local officers). In the afternoon, a ser- vice of song was rendered, entitled God's Jewels." Ensign Taylor, late of Perth, presided. We congratulate Miss Gladys Evans, of Penrhiwfer, on passing her Senior Cer- tificate (Matriculation Stage), and also Mr. Trevor Howells on passing his Junior Certificate. We deeply regret to chronicle the death of an old inhabitant of the district in the person of Mrs. Jane Powell, confec- tioner, Brook Street. The deceased died on Saturd:1 morning, after a. long and painful illness. She had reached the advanced age of 76, and was a faithful member of Nazareth (C.M.). She also possessed a poetical turn of mind, and during the last General Election, whilst lying ill, composed a few verses on the questions of the day. She was a warm admirer and friend of Mr. Wm. Brace, M.P. Two sons and a. daughter mourn her loss, and her death is widely lamented in the locality.
Ystrad-Rhondda.
Ystrad-Rhondda. A very impressive funeral sermon was preached at Bethel (C.M.) Chapel on Sun- day evening last by the pastor, the Rev. Thos. Lloyd, in memory of the late Mrs. Ann Davies, Brook Street, who was a faithful member of the church for over 45 years.
Treorchy.
Treorchy. At Station Road Chapel on Tuesday evening, a concert was held under the auspices of the Apollo Glee Society (con- ductor, Mr. George Pook). The party rendered many selections, and violin solos were rendered by Mr. John Thomas, A.C.V., Dumfries Street. Local artistes also delighted the large audience with favourite selections. The funeral of Mrs. Williams, widow of the late Mr. John Williams, Windsor Street, who passed away after a some- what short illness, took place last week, the remains being interred at the Tre- orchy Cemetery. Deceased was a mem- ber of Gosen (C.M.) Church for many years. The Rev. T. J. Williams (Station Road Chapel) conducted the final rites. Last week's meeting of the Ramah Literary and Debating Society was devoted to a debate on Does Science clash with Religion? the leaders heinrr: Affirmative, Mr. J. Evans, Park Schools (vice-president); negative, Mr. Watkin! Jones, M.E. (president). Quite a num- ber took part in the subsequent dis- cussion, and on a vote being taken there
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Mardy.
Mardy. Harvest thanksgiving services were held at St. Luke's Church (Welsh) on Sunday and Monday last. Eloquent and im- pressive sermons were preached by the Rev. Ebenezer Carst-on, L-DI., Ton- Pentre, on Sunday; and by the Rev. J. R. Pugh, B.A., Penygraig, on Monday. The congregations were large on both nights, and the church was tastefully decorated by Mrs. Richards, Mardy House; Mrs. Harries, Mardy Hotel: Mrs. Dewi Jones, Miss Mandry, and others. -*— Hugh R. Jones, Oxford Street, Mardy, met with his death on Tuesday morning at the No. 1 Pit, Mardy, while following his occupation as a repairer. Deceased and three others had been repairing a hole after a fall, and had set four pairs of timbers, and while they were con- sidering what they should do next, a portion of the roof and side fell without any warning, knocking out same of the timbers, killing deceased and injuring slightly another man, while the two others escaped unscathed. Jones leaves a widow and family to mourn his loss.
Penygraig.
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Porth.
Porth. Harvest thanksgiving services were held on Sunday at the English Congregational Chapel, Porth, when the Rev. R. E. Salmon (pastor) and the Rev. Edwin Burgess, Porth, delivered powerful ser- mons to large and appreciative congre- gations. During the evening service, Mr. Salmon laid special emphasis on the necessity of members attending their meetings, narticularly on the day set apart for the returning of thanks to the Lord for the year's blessings. The ser- vices were very successful.
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Treorchy.
was no majority either way. Mr. Thos. Jacob (Llety'r Uot) occupied the chair. Last week, the TreorcllY Holidav and Literary Club held a competitive con- cert. under the conductorship of Mr. David Daniel Davies. The adjudicators ( were:—Music, Mr. J. D. Davie-s; litera- ture, Mr. Richard J. Davies. Awards: Solo. "Stand up for Jesus," Mr. Idris Jones, Dumfries Street "recitation, Breach of Promise of Marriage, Mr. J. W. Peters: impromptu speech, Air- ship," Mr. Gwilym Hughes song, Mr. Gwilym Hughes impromptu debate. '■ Tariff Reform v. Free Trade, Messrs. S. T. Evans and W. L. Jones; open reci- tation. Mr. Wm. Jones best love letter, Mr. Wm. Jones open solo, Mr. Idris Jones. —— On Sunday and Monday last, the thanksgiving services of St. Tyfodwg's Church were held. Holy Communion was celebrated on Sunday morning. the remainder of the day being devoted to the usual services of litany and sermons. The Rev. T. E. Griffiths, B.A., Llan- wonno, officiated. On Monday afternoon, the Rev. Gwilym Roberts. B.A., Dewi Sant, Tonypandy, officiated and in the evening the Rev. J. Humphreys, B.A., St. David's Church. Ton. Gwilym Gwent's anthem, i! Llawenychwn! Gor- foleddwn! was sung during the ser- vices, which were very largely attended. Collections were taken at each service towards the church funds. The thanksgiving services held at Ramah and Bethania Chapels during the last week were highly successful. At Ramah the services were conducted by Mr. Thomas Jacob (deacon), whilst those at Bethania were conducted by the Rev. D. Rhagfyr Jones (pastor'). 'On Sunday, the Rev. Miss L. C. R. Smith (pastoress of the St. Hannah Street Church, Cardiff) preached two instructive sermons to the English Congregationalists at the Workmen's Institute. In the course of this week a representative social tea will be held at the Institute to serve as a reception to --Nliss Smith. We are pleased to note that some- thing has been done with a view to finan- cially assisting Mr. John Rees, Dumfries Street (formerly surface overman at the Abergorchy Collieries), who has been unable to follow any employment for some time through ill-health. A concert was held at Ramah Chapel for his bene- fit on Thursday evening.
Porth.
With regret and sorrow we have to record the death of Mr. John H. Davies better known as John Davies, quarry- man and contractor—which took place on Friday afternoon last, a.fter a long and trying illness, at his residence. 11, Cross Street, Porth. Mr. Davies, who was un- questionably one of the oldest inhabitants not only of Porth, but of the Rhondda alley, was horn at Porth in 1850, and was the eldest son of the late Mr. John Davies., contractor and stone merchant, Porth, whom he succeeded in that busi- ness. He was also contractor on the Taff Vale. Railway, and to the Cyfarthfa Iron Avorks. Though a very busy man. Mr. Davies devoted considerable time to local charities, being very active with Friendly Societies. He had more than once passed through the chair as Provin- cial Grand Master of the Oddfellows Friendly Society. He was also a mem- ber of the Town Trust of Llantrisant, a. Freeman of the Common, and was trea- surer of Calfaria (C.M.) Chapel, Porth, for some years. Deceased was verv well known, exceedingly popular, and highly respected, and his sad demise will be deeply lamented by his numerous friends. The funeral took place on Thursday after- noon, leaving Porth at 12.30 for inter- ment at Llantrisant Churchyard. On Thursday evening last, at the John Pugh Memorial Hall. Porth, a limelight lecture on Beauty Spots in the British Isles was delivered by Dr. R. D. Chalke, M.A., to an excellent and appre- ciative audience. The lecture was arranged by the Rhondda Tramway Co., and the proceeds were in support of the Rhondda Tramwavmen's Silver Band. Mr. H. J. TVisbett presided in his genial manner, and the band contributed selec- tions during the evening. Altogether 130 pictures representing photographic view« were exhibited and discoursed upon by the lecturer.