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Workmen's Hall, Ferndale. A large and delighted audience wit- nessed for the first time in the district Mr. Seymour Hictcs' production of The Gay Gordons by Mr. Robert McDonald's clever company on Monday evening last. The comedy is full of humour from the moment the curtain rises to its fall. Mr. Alec S. Climes is a delightful" Anglls Graeme," a private in the Gordons, investing the character with a liveliness and, humour that makes him a warm favourite. In the role of "Peggy Quaintan," Miss May Yates is a charm- ing, graceful and attractive figure. She acts her part with vivacity, and sings and dances admirably. Both are pos- sessed of good voices and make a most acceptable pair of lovers. For drollery Mr. Harry Howe as Nervy Nat," an old showman, and Mr. W. H. Desmond as his son "Edmund." could not easily be surpassed. Miss Kitty Kirwan as Nat's wife also scored a huge success. Mr. Charles Benson is a capable exponent of the part of Andrew Quaintan," the American millionaire while Janet McLeod (Angus' foster mother is capitally represented by Miss Beatrice Grosvenor. Miss Mavis Clare as Mary McLeod (Janet's daughter) sings with much taste, and her echo song, entitled I Love You," with Mr. Eric Ford as "Lord Elmington," was heard to great advantage. Miss Edie Adeson made a big hit as Victoria Siddons," the show- man's daughter. Others who deserve special mention are Mr. Stanley Maude (" Corporal John Smith," of the Gordons), Mr. Alfred Lloyd ("Archy Speed," the solicitor), Miss Mina. Goss (" Lady Graeme "), and Miss Marie Bradford (" Lady Millicent "). The chorus is large and well balanced, and the scenery a.nd the beautiful dresses, with the limelight effects by Mr. Geo. Vessel, are all that can be desired. Jack, y Bachgen Drwg is billed to appear on Friday and Saturday nights.

Cardiff Empire- One of the great attractions at Cardiff Empire next week is Hetty King," the popular male impersonator, and Miss King should be sure of a warm welcome on her reappearance at this popular house, where she is always a. great favourite. As a male impersonator, she is an artiste of the first order. Lamberti, the brilliant musical imper- sonator, is also on next week's bill. He is an accomplished musician, and is as clever with his violin or 'cello as he is at the piano, and in addition to his skill as an executant he noesesses a remarkable capacity for original composition. Another important engagement for the coming week is that of Herbert Sleath's company in a brilliant little playlet, en- titled "The Deputy Sheriff." The remaining items of interest are Burley and Burley, the well-known acro- batic comedians; Gus Garrick, comedian the Six Lancashire Lasses, in song and dance; Carl and Carr, comedians and patterers Gwennie Hasto, comedienne; and the latest Bioscope pictures.

The Palace, Cardiff. Topping the bill for the coming week at the" popular Cardiff Palace is Walter Bird's Comedy Company, which includes Ernie Lotinger. They will produce the laughable sketch, Her Husband an- other star turn which must prove a great attraction is that bright and lively come- dienne, Lily Langtry. The programme will also include Lilian French, vocalist and dancer; the Eedums, operatic duet- tists; Will Rennie, ragtime skate dancer; Kirk and Saraski, girl aquatic marvels; Edwin Garth, comedian; Vola's illustrated songs, and Bioscope pictures.

Rinking Notes. Very keen interest is being taken in the competitions which are now being held nightly at the Pavilion Rink, Tony- pandy, and several original and amusing events are very keenly contested. The management have been approached by people on several occasions as to their future arrangements in view of the strike and we are authorised to inform the public that the Rink will continue to remain open for three sessions daily as usual. Music will" be rendered by the powerful orchestron at all sessions—morn- ing, afternoon and evening. The Rink is becoming a huge source of attraction at Porth. On Saturday last, nearly 200 witnessed the Rink hockey match. This augurs well for the popu- larity of skating. The original competi- tions that take place also prove a great attraction. On Wednesday evening, the All Blues played Ferndale, and won an interesting game by 5 goals to 1. Elson, as usual, was always prominent for the Blues, and two goals were placed to his credit. Rollason also scored two, and Stafford one, whilst James scored for the visitors. Mr. Gwilym Thomas won the 550 yards skater and runner race on Thursday. Baker did not turn up. The race with the lady skater resulted in Miss Rollason making" a dead heat. The tug-of-war on Tuesday, needless to say, was won by Elson's team. Quite a number of quaint and original competitions are being con- stantly introduced, which give the Rink the immense popularity enjoyed by it at present.

Shot-Firing Accident at Porth. Two Men Seriously Injured. Mr. David Jones, America Fach, and Edward Lewis, Cymmer, Porth colliers, employed at the Cymmer Level (Insoles), were severely injured on Tuesday through a shot-firing accident. Reliable infor- mation as to the cause of the accident is not yet obtainable, as both men are in a very serious condition. It is believed that the shot went off while they were charging it. Lewis is badly injured about the face and eyes, while Jones' injuries extend to the head, face, arms, body and legs, and it is indeed wonderful that he survives. Jones was conveyed on Wednesday morning to the Porth Cot- tage Hospital. It is feared that Lewis has also lost the sight of both eyes.

Porth Missioner at Tredegar. The Rev. R. B. Jones, of Ynyshir, is this week conducting a four-days' mission at Tredegar. Some twelve months ago, Mr. Jones visited Tredegar, and his efforts were so successful that the local Free Church Council extended a further invitation to. this popular missioner, which has been accented. The mission commenced on Tuesday, and each after- noon the Rev. R. B. Jones conducted devotional services, with preaching ser vices in the evenings. He has only recently returned from the United States, where he has been very successful during a long tour of mission work.

THEATRE ROYAL, Tonypandy. ELECTRIC BIOGRAPH NIGHTLY. Monday, November 7th, and during the Week, The Great American Drama— S E S THE STILL ALARM H NN MmM a &M Sam EwN See the Special Engine House Scene introdHcing the Beautifully Trained Horses. NOTE TIME and PRICES.-Doors open 7.15, commence 7.30. Prices—fid., 9d., Ij., 1/6. Next Week-GRAND SPECIAL ATTRACTION. LOOK OUT FOR THE GA. Y QOnnOlq. NEW WORKMEN'S HALL, Ferndale General Manager—Mr: DAVID WILLIAMS. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 7th, 8th & 9th, J. W. Churchhill's FAMOUS MINSTRELS 20 ARTISTES 20 -c- Thursday, Friday and Saturday, November 10th, 11th & 12thg Miss INEZ HOWARD'S Co., in the Cirl who took the Wrong Turning Look out for SIGN OF THE CROSS." ADMISSION-Orchestra Stalls, 1/6 Pit Stalls, 1/ Pit, 9d.; Back Seats, 6d. Doors open at 7, commence at 7.30 sharp. Tivoli Theatre, Pentre Lessee Mr. WILL STONE. General Manager—Mr. Edgar Harper. Resident Manager-Mr. Jas. Gunn. Monday, Now, 7, for 6 Mights Only Commencing each Evening at 7.30. Free List Entirely Suspended. MORTON POWELL'S Own London Company, including the Young Talented Leading Actress, Miss ISLA GARNET-VAYNE in a New Play of Lancashire Life, entitled- o From Mill Girl to Millionairess Written by Mrs. MORTON POWELL. People's Popular Prices-Gallery 6d., Early Door 9d.; Pit 1/ Early Door 1/3; Circle 1/6, Early Door 1/9. Next Week-Mr. F. WYBERT CLIVE'S Powerful Company, in 4 The Outcast of the Family'. ate The Palace, w8:e:e Cardiff Proprietor—Mr. Frank Macnaghten. Manager-Mr. Arthur Burton. 6-45 ) TWICE NIGHTLY. ) 9-0. Doors open at 6-15 and 8-45. Commodious Waiting Rooms to all parts. Now in the Fourth Year of an Established Success. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7th, 1910, and duping the Week- Walter Bird's Company, Including ERNIE LOTINGA, in the Screaming Comedy Sketch—" Her Husband." LILIAN FRENCH, Vocalist and Dancer. The ELDUNS, Operatic Duettists. SCENA VOCAS, Illustrated Songs. WILL RENNIE, Ragtime Skate Dancer. EDWIN GARTH, Comedian. KIRK & SARASKI, Girl Aquatic Marvels. THE BIOSCOPE. Miss LILY LANGTRY, That Bright aud Particularly Lively Comedienne

Open Letter To Councillor Tom Evans, late Miner's Agent. Sir,—I observe you've taken no steps in the direction indicated by my friend friend some time ago in regard to your seat on the District Council. Your reten- tion of it is contrary, to your advocacy in the days of old." The ratepayers of No. 7 Ward are deprived of their true representation. You have now crossed the rubicon and joined Messrs. Bung and Co. You are, I take it, an honour- able man, and some who canvass you for support have conscientious scruples against entering a place where alcoholic drinks are sold, and their feelings ought to be respected. Surely, you will appre- ciate the drift of my contention. You, as our representative, should reside amongst us, and now, since your calling does not admit of this, you should most certainly resign your seat. You were returned a year ago on the Labour ticket, and now, since you have identified your- self with "Buiig and Co. you should by public meeting get your representation on the Council indorsed with the beer ticket." You must seriously consider your position, otherwise a public meeting win soon be called to protest against your untenable and unreasonable position. Representation of the people by the people used to be a pet phrase of yours in the days of old. What about it now F —I am, &c., AN ELECTOR. Nov. 3rd, 1910. —

Mr. J. Towy Thomas. Mr. J. Towy Thomas, Sanitary Inspec- tor, Ystrad, who was recently honoured by his confreres at Swansea, is a splen- did example of what average intelligence, coupled with a determination to succeed in life, can accomplish. "Towy started lif s journey as a mason, and plied trowel and plumbstick for some years in the Rhondda before he became Attendance Officer under the Llanwonno School Board. He next sought a post as Reliev- ing Officer to the Pontypridd Union, but the fates frowned. Nothing daunted, he applied himself to the study of sanitary science, and some years ago was ap- pointed Chief Sanitary inspector under the Rhondda District Council. Two or three months ago, he was elected a Fellow of the Sanitary Inspectors' Asso- ciation of Great Britain—the only South Walian thus honoured—and has held the post of secretary to the South Wales Sanitary Inspectors' Association for the past 13 years. He is also a bard of more than local note, and woos the muse when not engaged in supervising the clearance of sewage drains.

TONYPANDY E jN t EMPIRE lwclolmclvly, Noy. 7,191.0 And During the Week, THE EMPIROSCOPE Will Show a Grand Series of ANIMATED PICTURES World in Motion." COMEDY, DRAMA, AND INSTRUCTIVE One Continuous Performance 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Come and go when you like. THE EMPIRE ORCHESTRAl Will Play Selections during the Evening Musical Director-Mr. A. E. BREAKWELL, REFRESHMENTS OF THE VERY BEST To be had from the Bars and Attendants. Gallery, 2d.; Pit, 3d.; Stalls, 4d.; Circle, 6d. Note-Sacred Concert Sunday, November 6, for Miners' Distress Fund. Doors open 8 .m.. to commence at 8.15. The Cheapes Firm For Cash in South Wales is The IMpMA CENTRAL FURNISHING Co 22, Dunraven St., TONYPANDY. A Splendid selection of Dining and Drawing Suites at unheard of prices. EASY TERMS ARRANGED AT CAS PRICES A splendid selection of PIANOFORTES f I All CARL, STRUSS, RUBENSTEINS and other eminent makers in stock;. We hold the largest and most up-to-date stock in South Wales. ALL GOODS DELIVERED FREE. HIPPODROME TONYPANDY. v-A*. 6 7(1 MONDAY, Nov. 7th. & during the week O iSE ,«JU TWICE NIGHTLY. Important Engagement of THE OXOSs In a Bolverized Comedy Pantomime, with Special Scenery and effects, entitled, WRECKED." The Essence of Comedy. A Scream from start to finish Scene-" The Smugglers Cave." 0 MAUDE ST. MALO & HARRY COOMBES, In tfceia Song Scena of Vocal Surprises. Something for every body to talk about. PUEBLO (BOB) and CROPP (KATIE), I American Representative Star Creole Duo, inckidkig BOB PUEBLO, the Great Trick Sand Dancer. BILLY BATES, Comedian. Full Series of Pictures by the HTPPOSCOPE (aiwayg, moving). Australia's Latest, STEWART & LORRAINE. A Great Novelty Musical Act. BldOW ORCHESTRA Of Selected Musicians. Stalls 9d.; Pit 6d.; Gallery 3d All Children must be paid for. Seats not guaranteed No money returned. The Management reserre the right to refuse admission. Bicycles stored Free of Charge. Box Office open from 11 a. ai. Uat. Tel. 61. The Company will not be responsible font any goods ordered unless given on the official order ferm, signed by the Manager. E CARDIFF MPIRE (QUEEN STREET) M Managing Director— „ OSWALD STOLL TWICE NIGHTLY—6.46 and 9 o'clock Seats booked daily by Post or Tele. No. 626 MA P Monday Nov. the 7tH, 1910, and during the Week As a Young Man Sans Pari el." Hetty Ki rag, In her latest succes3es, includis-, Foil#w the I In her latest successes, including, Fellow the Tram Lines." CARL & CARR, Comedians and Patjteseis. SIX LANCASHIRE LASSES, A Be* of Dainty Damsels, in Song and Dance. QUEENIE HASTO, Comedienne and WpetNitity N Dancer. The Latest ANIMATED PICTlfUER RGLTS GARRICK. Versatile Cop-edian, pawntiz-r § t GUS GARRICK. Versatile Comedian, paesentiBg AWL a Tasty Dish of Music HaH Tit-Bite. E BURLEY & BURLEY, the Acrobatic 9t>medians who Twiet, Tangle, and Make Metty. HERBERT SLEATH'S Company, im "Hit Deputy Sheriff," LAMBERTI, The Marvellous Character Imper- sonator of Famous Musicians. MPN%K PALACE PORTH, Lessees Mr. Will Smithson Manager > Mr. J. W. Bynortb Monday, November T FOR SIX. NIGHTS ONLY, at 7-30. J. RICE CASSIDY'S Co., IN THE BEGGAR m n C PRINCESS By L. C. CASSIDY. Mrs. Cassidy as "Seaweed," a Slavonian, Princess.. Mr. Cassidy as "The Hon. Algernon Fitzhugh," an English Irishman, of the Scots Guards. Popular Prices Circle pit Gallery 1/6 Reserved 1/91 1/- 6dL Early doors 3d. extra to all parts. Ordinary doors 7-15. Curtain Rises at 7-30 Children in arms not admitted. 0 If ? FOCJBALLmS AND ALL ATHLETES SHOULD USE A ( FOR Stiffness, Sores, Bruises, &c. GIVE IT A TRIAL. USED BY SEVERAL WELSH CLVBS. it has wonderful Soothing and Healing Properties. Price Is. ljd. Post free for same price from the Proprietors:— The MARVELL0 Co., Abertillerg, LOCAL AGENTS: Co-operative Stores Everywhere. Mardy—D. E. Lew'9' Chemist. Ferndale—E. W. Thomas, Chemist; J. gess, Chemist Tylorstown—W. R. Williams, CheffliS* Ynyshir—J. R. Lewis, Chemist. Porth—D. W. Chemist; Davies, Bros., Chemist; T. Davies, Cheffil8t' Thomas & Evans. Grocers. Treherberfc—D. Davies, G'bW'" ist George's, Cash Chemist. Treorchy—D. G. aV'f,r Chemist; G. R. Protheroe, Chemist. Pentre—H- Jenkins, Chemist; David George, Chemist Rhondcla—Harry George, Chemist. LIwydypia— J- n; Richards, Chemist. Tonypandy—Enarys Richards, C«e ist; John Davies, Chemist, Penygraig—Morgans, V Stores. Tonyrefail—A. D. I.leweljyn, Chemist. moel—Yorwerth David, Chemist; Martyn HugJ" Chemist; Caerphilly—J. A. Thomas, Chemist, .^te, Tredegar—Priti'hard & Davies, Chemists: F- c ?bei" Chemist. Senghenydd—G. T. Starkey, Chemist. aj bargoed—F. S. Powell, Grocer. Ponbvpridd- Davies, Oliver Davies, T. Ernest Jones, E. H. "vj^yd. Harris & Co., Thomas & Evans. Penygraig—R- u jgj) Chemist. Printed for the Proprietors by Evans & Short, Tonypandy, and by the Proprietors, << The Leader, Limited, at their Offices, • sior Buildings, De Winton Street, pandy, in the County of Glamorgan.

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Hippodrome, Tonypandy. A Tisit of the famous Gates' British. Burlesque Band tops the bill at the Hippo this week, This Band presents a most laughable musical act, under the oonductorship of Professor Sheanski, one of the most eccentric Russian (?) con- ductors of the age, assisted by his acro- batic drummer. This turn is a prime favourite, the efforts of the band being ,well applauded, more especially the drummer, who creates a great deal of mirth. A concert was given by the Band on "Wednesday afternoon, entirely dif- ferent from the evening programme, some first-class music being rendered. Violet Beatrice is a male impersonator of a high standard while th eBelmonts (Hettie and Jessie) are expert dancers. The Matt (Wilkinson Trio, in a comedy sketch, in which" Nantipolone" plays a prominent part, is nothing but one peal of laughter from beginning to end. The Two Le Bruns are very clever in a pot pourri act; while the Three Louberts are responsible for a screaming absurdity in their panto- mimica.1 act.

Theatre Royal, Tonypandy. Temptation," the drama which is being produced at the Royal this week, and the plot of which we described in our last week's issue, opened to a fairly full house on Monday night at the Royal, and continues to receive a most favour- able reception. It is well staged and admirably acted by Miss Nora Carton's company. Miss Carton taking the char- acter of "Hilda" with much grace and pathos, and wins the sympathy of the audience to a marked degree. Miss Lilla Wilde as "Irva" has a difficult part, in which she shows exceptional ability. The hero, 'Sir Charles Tremaiin. (Mr. C. H. Mortimer), is a capital character well sus- tained, while Mr Norman Overton is re- sponsible for the part of principal villain, "Hubert Thorne. The other members of the company do ample justice to their respected parts, plenty of humour being introduced by Bob Saunders (Mr. Frank Ayrton). "Jacob Single (Mr. C. Gaskell), Miss Madge Seymour, who takes the double part of the twin sisters, "Araminta'' and "Emily," and Miss Beaumont as Jacob Single's better half. Few theatregoers .will forego a visit to the Royal this week. Monday next, November 7th, Messrs. Glenville and Osmond's compaly pay a welcome return visit to the Theatre Royal with that well-known American drama, The Still Alarm," by J. Arthur. The Still Alarm is a play that deals with the life of the New York Fire Brigade, and introduces the two beautiful trained horses, also the steam fire engine. The company is a strong one. which includes Mr. Mathew H. Glenville as Jack Manley," and Miss Lydia Audre as Cad Webber."

Empire, Tonypandy. 1,-b this popular house of amusement tHe attraction this week is a series of up- to-date animated pictures by Messrs. Weisher Bros., of Liverpool, which in- clude dramatic, comic and, educative films, and, together with the Emnire Orchestra, provide a very enjoyable programme. Dogs of All Nations is a very interest- ing picture, whilst The Three Brothers" is very funny. The Twisted Trail" is a favourite and of intense interest, as is also On the Border Line." Sen- sational Logging is a very instructive film, while the comedy pictures include Baby's First Tooth," "The Ostrich and the Lady," and Oh, So Sick."

Palace, Porth. Mr. and Mrs. F, G. Kimberley, with a powerful company, present a new and original drama at the Palace this week, entitled" Her Secret Lover," the moral of which is self-sacrifice. Gilbert Seymour and Captain Darrel Rose, two bosom friends, love Ivy Murgeld. Ivy returns Seymour's love and they marry. John Strange also loves Ivy, while Alicia Royall, his mistress, loves Gilbert Sey- mour, and they conspire to ruin Seymour. They accuse Ivy Seymour of being a wanton, and Gilbert, in a fit of jealous anger, oasts her off. With the aid of an accomplice, the villainous party throw Ivy into the river, and she is reported as having been drowned. Seymour, believ- ing himself to be her murderer, drowns his sorrow in drinking and gambling. Captain Darrell Rose endeavours to save his friend from his unworthy associates, but fails, until Seymour discovers their treachery. He afterwards enlists and goes t8 war, and having discarded his name of Seymour, becomes famous as Major Elmore. Returning home from the war, and under the name of Major Elmore, he gains admittance to Ivy's father's home, where in the garden he sees Ivy with his friend Darrell, and overhears their betrothal. He, however, makes himself known, and is received joy. fully by his wife and her father. Again John Strange turns up, and murders Alicia Royale--who is disguised as a nurse at the home of Mr. Murfield-and accuses Gilbert Seymour of the crime. Ivy, believing her husband to have com- mitted the crime in anger, swears she has committed it, and is sentenced to death. Through. Captain Darrell, her secret lover," Strange is forced to con- fess the crime, and she is i-cleawd. Mr. Ed. j. Fletcher takes the part of "Gilbert Seymour admirably, while Mr. Walter H. Willson portrays "Captain Darrell Rose" with great faithfulness. "Ivy" is capitally represented by Miss Laura Walker, who is an artiste of great talent. John Strange and Alicia Royale are also cleverly represented by Mr. Alfred Stretton and Miss Flora Leslie.