The Pontypridd Chronicle and Workman's News

T'OYAL CLARENCE THEATRE. "A Saturday Nigiifc in London." a melo- drama of exceptionaJ interest, was produced on Monday night for the first time in Ponty- pridd, and a.t once received the mark of popu- lar approval, the various incidents in 'the play were watched with tlie keenest attention by all present, and the frequent outbursts of approv- aJ, or <iifc>i\ppro\al. in the case of the villain's machinations, indica'»>-d that the pieoo had caught on. Mr Matt. Wilkinson is a. host in himself, his droll unctuous humour, spontane- ous and effective, found ,I, responsive note from all parts ot the house, which at times was eon- vulsoo with laughter. He has gathered around him a company of well-known artistes, ea.cf1 being successful in the diff erent characters they represent. The illuminated scenery acids to the picturesque of the setting genwallv. and a visit to the theatre during ille last nights of the Company's visit should! not be missed. ■ There will 1> a, perfonTrtmce on Good Fiidav nipht as aeual, by permission 09 the n atrcit Council. For tha Easter holidays Mr BeJlian annouife* «ncfcber big bill in Miss Maud1 Hild- yard's Company in the cmotionil melodrama, "A Peauttf d Fiend," which will be seen for the first time in Pontypridd. The production is on an extensive scale, new and magnificent I scenery having been spenisilly paint ed bv Mr I T. C. VVdv, t-ho. ,-ell known artist of St.aly- tmdgc. and gorgeous cotuxnes by Mia-dame Man-1 ette and Atits Edith Craig and Co. There will lie two performance on Easter-Monday, afternoon at 2.30, evening-at, 7.30. The a'fter- ) noon performonce will he the same in all re- spects a.s at night, and ,terminate in time for I the evening trains to all farts. I ■ in )

SLIDING SCALH AUDIT, I REDUCTION OF 10 PKR CENT. IN WAGES I The Sliding Scale Joint Comsnittee met on Wednesday at the Park Hot-el, Cardiff. The joint auditors' report slww-3 thafc on the aver- age selling price of coal in January and Feb- ruary, that tha wages payable to the men com- mencing in April, will be 55J per cent, above 4 the standard of 1879, which means a reduction ( of 10 per ooot. oil the prcseni. •wages. J,

AN EMINENT WELSHMAN. Wales ha.s seen many men, good and 'rue, into the Foreign Mission Field, but not one more worthy of honour than Dr Griffith John, who, for a, great number of years has been a leaxiing missionary in China. A long and interesting letter has just been received from him from which we call a few particu- lars. Towards ithe close of last year, al- though far from being wfeill, he paid a visit I to Hunan- Two or three years before the I Boxer troubles began he bad, in the face of fierce oposition, and at the risk of his life, spent some time in Hunan, and as the result of his labours then, had gafined some converts to Christianity. The work thus "began he relegated to efficient native evangelists, and returned to his own station. During the Boxer insurrection .some of these converts suffered martyrdom. Naturally, Dr. John felt anxious to ascertain what effect this had on the infant church. Great was his joy at finding that so far from having been daun- ted by these martyrdoms, tlie sorrowing converts liad remained steadfast, and that a number of others had rcnounce-d their native religion amd were anxious to be baptised. At Hengchon, a beautiful chapel and dispensary had been erected on the site of the cliapei which was destroyed by the Boxers. All the Government officials, including the Tahiti, were exceedingly courteous to the worthy doc- tor. On December 11th, which was Dr. Griffith John's seventieth birtliday, the Tfi- otai gave a briquet in his honour, and sai3 he deemed it a. xreat honour and privilege to have the venerable pastor with them on a day so auspicious. On tho Sunday the chapel was crowded, the great bulk of the congre- j gatdon beingt made up of Christian believers. Forty-eight were 'baptised at the close cf the service. On leaving Hengchou next morning Dr John was hiden with presents forced on him by converts iI.nd friends, — BCBOHS, tablets, imibrellas, pieces of cm broidered silk and satin, thousands of eecr- and1 oranges, several hams, and piles of fowls and ducks. In South Hunan there are now about 300 baptised Christ ians, and fuDy | 5,000 adhere nt*. Properly managed mi.- sion- aries, Dr. Griffith John thinks that South j Hunan ought to have teni nf thousantbs of I Christian converts within five years. l)r- I Griffith John proceeded next to Siantain, one of the RTeatest nrii4fi in Hanan, and opene-d I there a new chapel. Lin Hung-pin, the Pi naval commander of the gunboat here. w-t,, » i-xcessively land to him, and sent him a I large pre.sent of the best rice in the Knipir I A. Changsha. the director of the Buren?i of Foreign affairs, sent for Dr. Griffith John, ) and seeing" bis i-mac LLted appearance ocroa- jsioncd! by iilbi^s, insisted on sending hitm a piircel of the finest tea. He also wrote to I the Governor and got a steam launch placed I at lids disposal. The Doctor says: 'Tlv> great kindness shown me on this jouniey by the officials, high and Imv alike, has niadu deep impression on my mind. I did not know 'before that these men had so miioii heart, in thAn; in fact I had taken it tM- granted they had no heart, at all. Mv iF- ness, coupled with my tge, seemed to draw < uhat. it- tenderest and best in them. It is r <«ften ssud that that the missionary is de- spised! and htited by the C!iin<?se people. 1 think th,) facts I have givsn prove conclu- sively that, such is not the case. I am a missionary. a. pronounced■ mUtsionary, a nns- sionMy everywhere and always • and yet, no one could have been treated with eveatej kindness and courtesy than I have been treat- ed on this journey." "Oncc more I declare that Kunan a open Tt is open to the evangelist. copen to he edu- cationalist, open to the Christian physician, I it 18 ctfieq to men, and it is open to \tr"Onru. Mrs Greig (misiosnaries wife), accompanied! her husband and Dr- Griffith John, aitendevi aM the services, took long walks and visi- aM the services, took long walks and visi- I ted the most famous temple at Hongchou. Everywhere she appeared in tha foreign dress, and nowhere was she molested or even in- sulted. All this would havi been iinpo&siblo two years ago. it would have -been, sWr mad- liess to have attempt.^ it- The change i*> marviH<us. God has done grist things for us and for Hunan, whereof we are glad. The Doctor says that an arriving a.t home at; Hanbow, on January 3rd, "liter being away five weeks and four days his friends wene shocked! when they saw him. He was pretty well reduced to skin and bones.' Tlu; result of this visit disclosed t-o him n state of things so satisfactory that he returned glad and encouraged. We sincerely hop? he has by this time been re scored to good health. I,.

RENEWAL OF SPECIAL TElfPBRAM'GE CRUSADE IN SOUTH WALES. At a meeting of the National Executive of [ the lemperanoe Irousidm held recently at head-quart era m Liverpool, a special request wm made by the Rev L. Ton Evans that thv Society would taideav -ur to arrange with Mr Tennyson Smith for another crusade in Waier, as he said many towns were desirous of secur- ing the lecturer's services, and the remarkable Su^»!S attended, his numerous missions about a year ago were a guarantee for further success u Mr Tennyson Smith having expressed hi« willingness to devote a few months to Wales, dec,d*'1 "sue an official circular to Tempenujee Societies end Free Church Coun- SnvU m^f^ fact- We ,earn thafc Mr J^injson Snutli during the last six months hs* fteen conducting tmssi«ns in Chester, Crewf •and other importaat cenI iSb^fvL rfc l^f,ons baYR organ- lsed by free Church Coxmcib, and in alnvwif and nn immense number of piedge»

DISTRICT COUNCIL NOMINATIONS CAERPHILLY. C«^rWard: Ro^TTluima,s Rees, nAniig wSbIlOU: /:dW"'Uxl ^lcs' L-wi 2 T; Henry Dow>^ Win- Thomus, SV DaV1? Price, smith; Jam-s Henr^ ■Mathias, contractor Wdl: John Williams, ;fcCCount,nnt Town: *Wm. 'l'homas, contractor. lstradmynaxsh: -x-Lieut. Col. Henrv Ed?el Morgan L'md^y. • *Old Member.

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District Intelligence. Pontypridd. Lesser Town Mali.—Sion Band of Hope, per- formed "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," on Thur-Jey last, the baJl 'being crowded. The representation reflected the grea test cred.t on all who took part. anionjsi. whom were the following: Princess Snow-White, Madame Mills-Reynolds; Queen. Miss Chick; Prince, Mr Ben Lewis; Carl, Mr D. P. Davics (Dewi BHi). The conductor was Mr T. C. Evans; pianist, Mr Dummer, Treforest; organist, Mr loan Will jams, Berw Road; sta/ge-managerB, Messrs W. Edwards and Llewellyn Llewellyn. The dwarfs and forest childxen were prettily impersonated by the children connected with the Band of Hope. All present expressed keen appreciation of the admirable entertainment provided. Some like Coffee, Some like Tea; Some like two cups, But I like three Of T. Harris's Is. 7d., Taff Street and High Street. Jewish Feast.-On Sunday last, the Jews locally and all the world over. kept the FeaA of Purim. Unlike most of their feasts, this was not ef Divine authority. It was institu- ted to coamnemorate the great deliverance of the Jews from the murderous plotting of Ha- man as recorded in the book of Esther. The name Purim is derived from Pur, signifying a lot, because Hainan for a. whole year caused lots to be cast before him with a view of de- ciding which would be the best day for accom- plishing his nefarious purpose. The feast soon degenerated into a kind of Saturnalia. All re- jftructions upon disorder and impropriety were broken through, and feasting a.nd drinking to excess were indulged in. The feast is still ob- served as a joyful time, but without the ex- cesses of ancient days. We can frame your pictures in Artistic Mouldings promptly and well at quite moder- ate prices. Thomas Forrest and Sons, Cam- brian Studio, Pontypridd 2871 Rev W. T .Morris.—It was with great regret •we heard that through a sudden attack of in- disposition the respected minister of Sardis Welsh Congregational Chapel, Pontypridd, was Sunday morning last compelled to leave the pulpit in the midst of the service. After pray- er, and in the course of reading from, the .Scriptures, Mr Morris felt a strange sensation stealing over him. As the feeling increased, and a tendency to full accompanied it, the reader stpped and retired to the vestry. After arranging for a prayer meeting, he went home. In 'the evening the rev. gentleman administered the Lord's Supper, ami returned! home in a. eab. We are glad to say tha.t Mr Morris is better, and is Loping to be aible to officiate next Sunday. When the weather is milder he will avail himself of the holiday granted him by the church for change anid rest. Where does the best butter come from? Some people say from Ireland, others from Denmark, others from Carmarthen, but Father says the best Butter he can get comes from T. Harris's Stores, Taff Street and High Street. This week's prices, 10d., lid., and la. Visiting the Canary Majuls.—The Rev W. Lewis and Alderman Lewis, J.P., Calvinistic Methodist pastor and deaoon, are gone on a short visit to the Canary Islands. Good eyesight is a blawing. If you havn't it, visit H. H. Gibson, the new Optician and Watchmaker, No. 4, The Arcade, Pontypridd. Spectacles and Folders from la, Sight tested free. ,oao Good Templars.—The Independent Order of Good 1 L'emplars, whose Jubilee was celebrated in Pontypridd an Thursday last, had its origin in America. In 1852 it occurred to the minds of three young men in New York that bv forming themselves into a Brotherhood and working together for the s oppression of the drink traffic, they achieve some good. The lit.t I.. bind eooa atoacted attention, and were joined by meai of position and influence. A few 3"< aiss later Mr Joseph Malin, now the R.W.G.C. of the International Supreme Lodge, brougitt with him from America a commission fcuthorisiug the installation of Lodges in this eonniry. From small beginnings the Order has become world-wide in its operations, having hundreds of thousands enrolled under its ban- ner of personal Ebbst inhere and State prohibi- tion. It wis only natural that members of the Order in Pontypridd and district should wish to join with the Brotherhood throughout the world in celebrating1 the Jubilee of the Society. On Thursday the proceedings com- tnenced w' h a. public tea, in the Congregational Schoolroom, GeUlwafltad Road, after -which a procession formal by juvenile Ternokirs and adul LodgI, members in regalia, with district and Grand Lodire officers, paraded the afreets, i headed by the Band of the Salvation Army. The public meeting, held in the Town Hatl, at 7.30, was presided over by the Rev J. Priteh- a.rd Hughes, War of Llantni-wnt. The chief j items of the programme were Speeches by the Rev J. R. Buckley, Vioar of Llandaff, who deeply intf,rust&d his audience by the fervour and eloquence of his address; and the G.C. j1 Templar, MraA. H. N. Reddnway, Cardiff, Solos by Mrs Pugh, G.V.T., Mountain Ash. and Mr Hocking, G.C., Maesteg, both being j: encored. Miss Arnott presided at the Diano. Votes of thanks to the sneakers audi all help- ers were heaxtliy passed on the mribion of Bro- ther Rhys, D.C.T., and Brother E. Palmer, D. E. S. Our photoerapha by all processes tark hieb in public estimation. Good work, fair prices. T. Forrest and Sons, Cambian Studio, Ponty- pridd. Concert at Graig HalL-A very enjoyable evening was spent 4Lt the Graig Hall on )£on- day night, when the pretty cantata The White Gartand., was performed, preceded by a mis- cellaneous conoept, the programme of wahcb, was as follows; Pianoforte solo, Miss Jones; songs, Messrs R. Pugh, and P. Evans; song, Madame Mills-Reynolds, which was loudly en- cored: song, MrLoyshon; duet. Messrs Evans, and Pugh; chorus by the choir. Miss Jones ilCted as accompanist, and the cantata was con- ducted by Mr Badham. Councillor Hopkin Morgan, J.P., presided, and congratulated all who had taken part in the proceedings. There was a lanje attendance, and everything went off in a. most satisfactory manner. Success of a Local Musician.—For the fourth year in succession, Mr T. D. IMwards is en- p,ge.d as principal pianist for the Gwent Chair Eisteddfod, to be held Whit-Monday, and also the Newcastie-Bmdyn Triennial Eisteddfod, to f be held in August, where the substantial pnaes of £1()), £4.0. etc., are to be competed for, and Dr Hi Coward is to adjudicate. Meeting of the Y.K.O,A,-Tha annual meet- tug of the Foritypridd, Y.M.C.A. was held at the Rooms, Taff street, on Thursday last The chMniuiQ ot committee, Mr Joseph David. pre- vided, and there was a good attendaaioe of members. The report of the hon. secretary, Mr W. E. ^Fellows, ww* well received It shewed a. net membership of 69. The finances had been maintained, the yew's expenses hav- ing been met by subscriptions received from ordinary and honorary membera, and a deficit of £9 wiped off. During the year some 80 men had professed convesrssoo in the rooms, and of these a goodly proportion had already joined -some of the local churches. Th* report of Mi H. M. Gibbon, secretary of Devotional Com- mittee. dealing with the weekly meeting at the Chain works, and Evangelistic MemtoOTS -meetings regularly held, waa heaxtaly adopted. T^e meeting then proceeded to the election of officers for the ensuing year. For the pro- udency Mr Griff. Griffiths w-as alone nomms- +»>d. and ttnaninsoosly elected. Mr Griffiths has «prved the Association faithfully since its for- imtion as its treasurer, which office he wilt continue to hold. Mr Darid Davies ^elected acti* Yice-presMent. It was, and ja, regretted that Mr Fellows, who has » tilted the post of hon. secretary tor ^hree yeare, and who ha*, during that tune, *^e Association through many difficulties, able to again take office, owing to has ton? SO much .-ailed away from Pontypridd by buai- nes.- Mr T Evans, who has been a«-ast<«at aeer^arv. was eledted to the higher post. The ■following gentlemen were ^.ed Messrs O. W. Beard. C. Bubb T. l?vaB3. Ct>«inoi)VH- Fred Edwards, J. Gamhn, M M. Gibbon, E. Greenlcaves. "• Job"- «• Mi-to*. « £ d '.V. J. Vaughan. Hearty yotee of thanks vrw ?iren to the retiring cfnoert, MX David, being elected an be. vie.-p««- «?rV —On Tue-<l <y veiling 1-st an :^rt-«?UiTP.eTit wfK civ^n Betiiatt- WeK"Cai-nn:«tic Methodist. Co-dpenmnea, "Mt l^ari> A-renue, being chairman. Tws -j.-of'w-" ».ijtdtsd Sou.?, irr Master Daniel 'WT>o li^v ri-«ita+.ion bv Ivfaster JTohn iXv'ht? -win* Su~ti^s;' recitation, •jy|r nn l the Fa-ale, 'Flee i.. «i:<r •iK-edU Kc-.ty. 0. ahx>m rcr,f'1ti' 'Sef^de.'J, jLa Annie sou;, Mr o:aj, J 'The Sailor's Dream;' recitation, Master Owen Thomas, 'A Fellow's Mother;' Mr Albert Jones (blind), gave two recitatinos, The Dame Duck and her Ducklings' and 'The only son:' song, Mr Daniel Evan Hughes, 'Bugail Hnfod y Cwm;' recitation, Mr Jame" *A Colliery Hero,' A silver prize for the best reading was won by Mr E. T. Morgan: there were six competitors, and Mr James adjudicated. Miss Sally Jen- kins; son £ 'Genevieve,' bass solo by Mr W. James, The Village Blacksmith;' song, Mrs H. Llewelyn (Parage), 'A Donkey Cart. The choir sang admirably under the able leadership of Mr Daniel Hughes. Miss Harry and Mr Howard Llewellyn presided at the org^n. Assessment Appeils.-At a special meeting of the Assessment Committee of the Pontypridd Union, the: appeals against Mr Reeve's valuation were considered, tha appellants being the leading railway Com- j panies and colliery owners in the district. Vir- tiiallv in every caw the assessments were con- firmed by the committee, but we understand in seme instances this decision will be chal- lenged at Quarter SesjioJia. Miss Lily Richards' ConceM.—We wish to remind our readers of this import-ant musical event, which takes place at the Town Hall, Pontypridd, on Thursday next, April 3rd, and it is to be hoped her endeavours will receive ample appreciation in the attendance. Amongst other musicians of note already booked mny be mentioned1 Mr Henley, the great English violinist, and Mr Leslie Harris. These two gentlemen are nolo unknown to Pontypriddians, and is a sufficient guaranueo of the treat in store. Miss Lily Richards is well known in the district; as a teacher of music, whose pupils have been highly successful in capturing diplo- mas, and is well deserving of support. Patrons at the same time will be assured an enjoyable and intellectual evening. Eglwysfcach Literary Society.—During the past fortnight the question, 'Which has the greater influence: music or poetry?" has occu- pied tlus attention of the Eglwysbach Literary Society. On Friday evening, the 14th inst., Mr W. Jones-Danes. Pwllgwaun. read an ex- cellent paper in favour of poetry, while on Friday, the 21st inst., the Goddess of Muse was most a.bly championed by Professor T. D. Ed- wards, of Pontypridd. The following took p part in the discussion which eiiiued: Messrs Edward Hughes, W. Evans, W. Griffiths. Thos. Williams, W. Thompson, D. J. Felix, and others. It was evident that Professor Ed- wa.rds' paper was well-written, and the facts and u-uths contlined therein were well foun- ded. Upon a verdict being taken, the vote was almost unanimously ill favour of music having the greater influence. The Rev T. Manuel" Wesleyan Circuit minister, ably presided both evenings. Porth- 'I Poole's Town Hall.—"Driven from Hom: has been drawing crowded houses during I he week, and owing to the .success of the Con. apny. ,iut acceJiri^ to the expressed de8\j() of many of the inhabitants, two special per formanees will be give.t. on fiood Friday a'd Saturday, commencing aoL 2.30 and 7.30. t or the Easter Holidays Messrs Pooles have '.e. cured a. monstre attraction in Mr F. A. Scutti. more's latest addition to his many success". 'Dangerous Women,' which has at once Jjp. come the dirarnatic hit of the season in London 4Lnd the Provinces. There will 1 p two performances n Easter Monday, in the afternoon and evening. It should be no- ted that Messrs Pooles, in giving the "nn- tinees on the three days named ha.ve arranged that they shiill be the same in every respect as at night, no part of the performance > e omitted, aU the special illuminated scenery will be shown, and no portion of the musi- cal numbers curtailed. Tho day perform- ances will specially appeal to the many thou. sands of pleasure seekers at hoKday times, who in case of wet weather are unable to eeek outdoor amaeenient. To add a thousand fresh Customers to my Special Blend of Coffee and Tea, is my idea. for the current year. Will vou help to make up that number by giving the above lines "a brfrtv," as tire King did at Burton the other day. The price for both is Is lOd por pound, the quality delicious, verily proving that this is "the Cup that Cheers." Address: D. M. Jones, Gladstone House, Porth. Young Men's Christian A>.»« ciation. A meeting in conn -ction with the Mid Rhon. dda Young Men's ( htistian Association %as hdd at the Eben:z. r Chapel Testry on Wed. nesday evening, 1 i:<- 19th ;nst., Mr Abel J j Jones, asistant mooter of Porth Higher Grade School, presiding. There were two debates, the subject of the first being: 'Is vaccina. tion necessary?' The nthnnative was ta- ken by Mr W. T Maddock: printer, and the negative by M- James Evans, Eleanor Street. The other debate was 'Should Christians attend Theatres,' the affirmative bein^'aken by Mr J. H. Jones, and the nega. tive by Mr Rees Jones (outfitter). Both dis- cussions proved very interesting, and -,h-! meeting speaks veil for the future welfare oi the association. Obituary.—Tt is with deep regret that we have to announce the death of Mrs Mary Felix, the beloved wife of Mr Tom Felix, 59, Court Street, which took place on Monday morning last after a. short illness. The de- ceased was a, member of Gosen Welsh Con- gregational Chapel, Blaenclydach, and was well known and: highly respected. At the Congregational Chapel, Porth, 0;1 Tuesday, morning, March 18th, a wedding took place between Annie, the daughter of Mr and Mrs Wiliir'ins, Qydach Court. Tre- alaw, and Johnnv (Jack) son of Mr and Mrs Llewelyn. Clydach Vale Hotel. The bride wa.s gievn away by Mr T. Williams, Hill- side. The bridesmaid was Miss S. A. Da- vies. M&efiyffynon, TreaJjUw, cousin of both bridegroom- The best man was Mr J. WEL liains, brother of the bride- Among thope pn^nt wotv Miss M. J. Llewelyn, Mrs T. Willj?jnsu Hillside, Tonypandy; Miss Davie-?! Maesytfvnon Mrs Williams "and Mi<s Llew- eyn, Bute Villas,. Mr and Mis TJewelyn left for their honeymoon, vhich was to be spent in Loudon. There were many pre- sents- Trealaw. Bethlehem Baptist Chapel.-The members worshipping at Bethlehem Welsh Baptist Chapel, held their annual preaching services on Sunday and Monday, when powerful and in- spiring discourses were delivered! by the Rev W. C. Thomas. Dowlais; James Nicholas, Tonypandy, and E. Edmunds, Swansea. Dinas. Services at Ebenezer Chapel.—The annual preaching services in connection with Ebenezer Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Chapel were held on Sunday and Monday, addresses being de- livered by the Revs J. G-wynoro Dbvies, J.P., Barmouth, end T. F. Jones (Goppa), Pontar- dulais. Minister Accepts a. Call.—The Rev R. Garn Adams, Gwauncaegurwen, who has definitely acceptci.the call to Ebenezer Welsh Galvinistio ilethodist Chapel, will enter upon his minis- terial duties on the first Sunday in May. The rev. gentleman commenced his ministry at Nazareth, Pentre. Tonypandy. Performance cf 'Samson' at Ebenez>r Chapel.—We wish to draw the attention of our readers to the report i" another col- umn of the excalent performance of '&.m.. son' at Ebenezer Chapel, which was ud- avoidably held over from our last issue. Theatre RoyaJ.—The Convict' has been he attractdon during the week. The play n new to the towa. and has met with a. full measure of success. There will be a. per- formance on Good Friday a. usual. Next week Mr Duckworth, with his usual fore- thought for bis patrons, announces a '»isr holiday attraction in the charming romantic drama, 'A Sister's Sin.' a production which cannot fail to appeal to all classes of play- goers. I On Sunday evening last, at Morioh Weish Baptist Chapel, tile Rev. James Nichols (pas- tor), received eight transfer lette«rs from pefso'.is desirous to liecome members. W p »?».• pleased to learn that they were added to the list of the membership veil. Ifiwi Alexandra's Hippodrome.—We nnder- siind our corresp&r.doMt was in (-vw last wv-efe w to HCica Alexandra' c:r'.u^ Jeav^ :'1::[ Pant] v. Thù' tmveliing cnnv>rnatio.n ;s entirely ariarfc fi-om the pvjim;i- ('ted^'n'riemt, wKHi i'' v^jed each week with talent of a high order of merit, se- | iected from the best artistes on the variety stage. An exceptionally strong programme will be given during Easter week, an-; there will be a special performance in the afternoon on Thursday, April 3rd, cu-iiinin at 2.30. Mr Lance Linwood, who has been so long associa- ted with Mi.-s Alexandra, hao now taken over the management. Penygraig. R.A.O.B. Dinner.—The annual dinner in con- nection with the Lady Gwenlii n Lodge of the, R.A.O.B, was held at the Tu1. borvi.lie Hotel, on Tuesday, to which about 100 sat down. Amongst the company present were the follow- ing: Knight Burnett and Primo Wells, Tylors- town; Primos Hamlet and Davies. Penygraig: Brother Kent, Mr D. C. Evans, Miskin Hotel, Trealaw: Primo J. B. Cording, and Brother Bob Cording, Adare Inn, Tonypandy. After dinner a concert was held, under the presiden- cy of Knight Burnett, who, in the course of his opening speech, expressed his greaifc plea- sure in being present amongst the brethren of the Lodge that evening, and further added that he was very pleased to hear that since the Lodge had been opened, it had made rapid shades, and was now the second best in the province. He wished the Lodge every succes in the future. (Cheers). The following contri- buted to the programme: Mr Stephen Morris, acconipanisi songs, etc., Messrs John Wat- kins. C. R. Jone3, Jack Rees, David Re4>8, William Ree. Tudor Owen, Morgan Moses, and ethers. Clydach Yale. The funeral of Mrs Howells, widow c* the late Mr David Howells, took place on Thursday afternoon last at Lledrddu Ceme tery, Trealaw. The large number that had come together to pnv their last tribute of respect testified to the respect in which the departed was held. The Rev. Thomas Wil- liams (Soar), officiated. Death of Mr David Davies -We have to announce the death of Mr David Davies. contractor, dydach Vale, which took place on Sunday at Bath. where he had sojourned for the benefit of his health. The deceased came to Clydach Vale from Cardiganshire 30 years ago, and was associated with the start- ing of the Cambrian Collieries, with the development of which lie had to do unt.) late years. He Tra-s a member of the Boari of Guardians in the Pontypridd Union, and a brother of Alderman E. H. Davies, J.P Pentre. He will be conveyed direct from Bath for burial at Llwyndafydd, New Quay Cardiganshire. Uwynypia. On Sundfiy morning at Salem Welsh Con- gregational Chapel the Rev. T. G. Jenkyn, the respected pa,r, received into church membership fifteen candidates. Ton. Progressive Ton Phe experiment of provid- ing trained "nrses r the initiation of Mrs Jen- kins. Ysiradfechar has so far proved a veri- tablebooll to the v rkmen in the Upper Rhon- dda, and has a.pp- led forcibly to the minds of all persons in 1:^3 locality, as to call for urgent need of an Ulition to the staff. Need- less for us to dih lOon the benefits which trained nurses confer to those who are afflicted by disease or injury, or of the great assistance which they gave ti the medical fraternity in their onerous duti s. Their past work has proved this beyond tny doubt whatever. A meeting of the MaiHdy and Eastern Collieries was called at the Workmen's Institute last week to discuss the advisability of providing and; supporting an additonal nurse at Ton, as ) tlie great demands upon the present nurse are more than she can cope with. The workmen of I the above-named collieries are cognisant of their indebtedness to the valuable services per- formed by Nurse Pri-e, and without hesitation or dissent ion, they unanimously voted <to pro- vide assistance to o r in the form of an addi- tional nurse, supported by a fund instituted for the said object. A levy of one shilling per head per annum is the estimated sum neces- sary to meet with this desirable addition, and any defiicit which n i?ht arise from this source is to be added to ■ y the inauguration of con- certs, in which the doorboys of the Maindy and Eastern will partivi,ate. In additon to this the tradesmen of the locality, who are hand to hand with the workmen in these matters, arc prepared1 to cgijv forward with a substan- tial sum, and from this it must appear to all that the prospects for an established nursing system have a brighl and rosy future. Hitherto the present. nurses have been supported solely by Mr and Mrs Jcnlcns, Ystradfechan, and the workmen feel deeply grateful to them for hav- ing interested them-elves to such an extent in matters relative to the welfare of the sick and afflicted. Pentre, Scholars Social Evenings.—Two pleasant and enjoyable social ever.ings were spent on Thurs- day and Friday evenings last at the Ystrad Higher Elementary School by the scholars at- tending the school and the parents. The ob- ject of the event wM to raise funds for the purpose of introducing athletics at the schools. Refreshments were provided during both even- ings, and the atiterulnjiee on Thursday night was a very large one. The amusements consisted of club, stave, tui.I dumb-bell drills by the school children, and songs and choruses in character were given. The gramophone selec- tions introduced by Mr Auckland, boot-shop, Pentre, proved a groat attraction, together with the lantern views (European and local) exhibited by Mr Ted Thomas, Ton. Exhibits were also shown in the chemical and physical laboratories of tlie school, and the manual in- struction room, of a scientific nature. The ar- rangements were in the handa of the head- master and assistant teachers. The series of tableaux vivants shown were greatly apprecia- ted, and proved the feature of the evening. Taff Vale Hotel, PontypTidd.—FMaengort arriving by late trains and otherwise oan b» aooommorated with single beds at workmen's prioe". 589S Ystrad.: Funorai of Mr F. Cotton —The funeral of Mr F. Cotton, 5, Princess street, Gelli Cros- sing, who unfortunately met with his death at t.he Gelli Colliery on Tuesday, the 18th. inst., t-ook place on Saturday afternoon at Treorky Cemetery amid xmmifestat:ons of deep regret And sorrow. A !axge.- number d his fellow workmen came to pay their last tribute of respect to his memory. Mr J, R. Davies, St. Mark's), Gelli, officiated at the house, and the Rev. J. C. Jkynon, curate of St. David's. Ton, at the graveside. The greatest sympathy is felt f(,r the widow and two children in their sad bereavement. Weil known Resident Laid to Rest.— Mr. Thomas James, Ystrad Temce. whose death we recoroûd in our last issue, took place on Thursday afternoon at the Treorky Ceme- tery. The obsequies were rery largely at tended The Rev P. Gelly (the deceased.1' pastor), conducted a brief service at the house. Along the route fo the Cemetery the Dyffryn (C.M-1 Chapel Citoir, under the conduetorsSiip of Mr T. .J.r¡Il:ri18. rendered several well known hymns in a most path- etic manner. At the Cemetery the Rev. Thomas Davies (Bethel), Treorky, officiated, aDd at the graveside, the Tie v. W. lewis. Cwmpark. Literary Society Meeting. A meeting in connection with t-^ Bodringai't Young Peo- ples Literary Society was held at fbe,eb-;T-i Veftry on Sunday afternoon last. Mr Tom John presided. During the meeting a very interesting paper was read by Mr John Isaae, who took for his subject, ..JUt' indebtedness to the Sunday School" A large number took part in the discussion. The proceed- ings terminated by the singing of a hymn. Obituary".—Wet /regret! to announce, this week the death of Mr Wm. Walker. UoÙ, ringallt Terrace, who passed ;.w,w 011 Fr'dav evening after a comparatively short illness. Th deeeased was well known in th;- locality. dren. 1 He leaves a widow and' several grown up chil- dren. 1 An Aid to Memory. On Suncki.v nfterno* r last at BodringaRt Welsh Congregat'v Chapel Vestry, Master Joseph Morgan, Get: galed Road, and Miss Marv Arui Morgan. Victoria Street, were each present* with 1 fountain pen for committing to memory t)-.c greatest number of Sermon texts preached nt the above chap, i durinc ihe ];14 twelve months. The Rev. T. D. Jones (pa^toi 1, handed over the presents to .he recipient*, th;1 gifts bciiig tr^nerously given !.I'; Mr J rjsaiue, the sim?Tintende»it of the Sunday School. i j Cantata.—A performance ef Mr Fred A. Cballinor's (Mus. Bac.) sacred cantata ent'tle.1 'The Gentle Shepherd,' was Given at B"d- ringallt Welsh Oon^regational Chapel ov the Band of Hope Choir, on Thursday evening. The large building vas weU fried, the chair being taken by County .Councillor E T. Davie-s, Ton. The choir wa« assisted .y the following artistes Misses Mary Morgan, Jenny John, Sarah J. Thomas. Maggie i Jones, Sarah Rees, Edith Gr:ihths, and Mas Iters Mvrddyn Evan/, and Trevor Watkins. The accompanists vere Mr &am John and Miss Sarah J. Wiiiiams, lnd conductor, >fr D. Davies. The fi:.>t part of the programme was of a miscella'leeus nature, followed as a second part by thx cant a: a- The following were the items "f part 1: Chairman's dress, sclo and chorus, Yr Oen Difai,' Mi?, S. J. Thomas and Choir; y'anoforte du:vt. "Sailors at Play,' Misses Biodwen Harries. and Elsie M. Francis solo, Y Golomen W' j Miss Mary Morgan; Mandoline solo, q, ) mance," Mr John John; Musical Flag Dr.'i by 14 little girls; solo, Yr Hogyn Drw g. Miss Jenny John Mandoline solo, 'Silver Bells,' Mr John Jihn, and an action recit e tion, 'It's no joke to be a baby,' by eight infants. The cantata folowed, the several choruses and solos of which were admirably rendered. The performance throughout wà:, most successful. A vote of thanks to 'lv choir and artistes was proposed by tlie chairman, and seconded by Councillor Thorna- Thomas. The Rev. T. Jones, pastor, als) proposed a vote of thanks to the chairman for so ably presiding. This was seconded by Mr D. Lloyd (member of the Rhondda School Board1). The proceeds were devote 1 to the chapel debt. I! v Treorky Benefit Concert.—A smoking concert for the benefit of Mr John Sims, who has been unable to follow his occupation for the last eighteen months, was held at the Railway Hotel on Thursday evening, the 20th inst, there beliiT a very large attendance. Mr Watkin Rees (Ap Morganwg), Treherbeilfc, accompanied on the harp with his usual ability. The ohiir was taken by Mr J. W. John, Pontypridd, who discharged his duties to the entire satisfaction of all concerned. The following programme was gone through: Harp duet, Messrs Watkin Rees and Richard Price; duet, violin and harp, Messrs David Morris and Watkin Rees comic song, Mr Jack Phililps; stepping, Messrs W. Morris, Cristopher Morris, and Da.vid Harries; comic songs, Messrs Fred Rees and W. Rees; song and dancer Mr William Hughes; speech by the chairman; Welsh air, Mr Rees Jones; duet, bones and harp, Messrs W. Curtis and Watkin Rees; sentimental song, Mr Noble, Treherbert; song, "Stroke of the Pen," Mr J. Phillips, who, in response to an encore ren- dered "The Octoroon." Mr H. Beynon (sec- retary), on behalf of Mr Sims., returned thanks to all present for their support. Young Men's Literary Society.—The weekly meeting of this futual improvement Society took place at the Bar-mouth Restaurant last week, when Mr W. H. Owen presided. The chief feature of the evening wtts the adjudica- tion on the impromptu essay competition, which took place a fortnight ago, the subject being "Language." Thirty minutes were allowed for the composition, in which aJI /the members of the Society took part. The adjudicators were Messrs W. C. Short and D. J. Jones, who gave a detailed resume of the papers received, add- ing their comments upon the merits of e'1oh competitor, who were oon-sideredl to have reached a high standard of excellence. The winners were declared as follows: 1, W. Pugh; 2, Messrs D. H. Davies and T. E. Jones; 3, D. E. Thomas and S. O. Else The secretary of the Society, Mr J J. Austin, wishes all in. terested in the Society to note that the soiree announced in our laSt; issue to take place on April 2rtth has had to be postponed until Mav 8th. Ynyshir. Welcome Home to Mr W. Thomas.-—The friends of Mr W. Thomaa, of the Standard Col. lieries, gave him a hearty welcome home on his return from London after tho rocenl legal proceeding's. A large number of people mot him at the station, and precedod by,the Porth Brass Band, a procession was formed to his homo. The enthusiasm displayed was an indi- cation of the esteem in which Mr Thomas is held, and his appreciation of the kindly de- monstration found expression in a few appro- priate words, in which he avowed his intention of living the remainder of his life amidst those w»th whom he had so long been associated at Ynyshir. Caerphilly ►Social Tea and Lecture—On Wednesday evening, March 19th, the annual social gather- ing in connection with the Sunday School at Mount Oannel English Baptist Chapel was held. There was a large gatherig, 150 -sitting down to a substantial tea. provided' in the ves- try. The tables were very ably presided over by Mrs S. Short, Mrs Williams, Miss Richards, and Miss Lewis. After tea, one of the Libera- tion Society lectures, entitled "he Struggle for Religious Liberty," was given by the pastor, Rev W. S. Evans. Mr Phillip Davies, super- intendent. very kindly placed the use of his lantern wt thejjisposal of the committee for the occasion, and very successfully undertook the manipulation of same. The lecture proved to be an immensely popular one, and arrange- ments are to be made for the delivery of the remainder of the Liberation Society lectures ne^ib winter. Mr J. E. Evans presided over the proceedings in a thoroughly and efficient way. As a result of the gathering the funds of the Sunday School ha.ve been well augmen- ted. Liberal Association.—-Thq annual meeting of the above Association was held on Tuesday evening, March 25, at the Windsor Restaurant, Caerphilly. Mr J. H. Phillips presided over a large and enthusiastic attendance. The annu- al reports of the officers were submitted, and were of a very esacouraging character. Mr Phillip Davies, the secretary, in his report, re- ferred to the success of th Liberal party at the County Council elections of last year, which he attributed to the prepared neas, and as a. result of the work of organisation which lios been carried on by the association in previous years. Reference was also made to the work of registration, to which he (Mr Davies) bad alwtays emphasised, great attention should be paid. At the last court 29 Liberal claims were put in, out of which they sustained 26, whilst their opponents put in 24 claims, out of which they sustained 16, leaving a nett gain to the Liberals of 10 votes. Thanks having been iac-, corded the officers for the ensuing year for their services, the meeting proceeded to the election of officers for the ensuing vear, and the following were elected: President, Mr D. T. Salathiel; vice-president, Mr W. Matthews; treasurer, Councillor J. Howells; secretary, Mr Phillip Davies, who was unanimously elec- ted for the fourth time in succession. An ex- ecutive committee composed of the following gentlemen was then choscn in addition to the officers: Mr R. R. Morgan, Mr E. Griffiths, Revs E. Bush, D. Tafwys Jones, J. P. Davies, William Jones, Mr J. H. Phillips, Mr R. W. J. Sutherland, Mr A. Herbert, Mr .James, and Mr C. Hawkins. The rules and constitution of Wie Association, after having been slightly modified, were unanimously reaffirmed. TRe secretary then announced that he had received ^.communication from the hon. member for the division, Mr A. Tbomas, stating that he and Mr Leif Jones, M.A. (brother of Mr Brynmor Jones, M.P.), and who unsuccessfully -contested North EaSi; Manchester against the present leader of the House of Commons, the Right Hon. A. J. Balfour, at the lmsc election, will visit Caerphilly on Monday, April 7th, and ad- dress a pjublic meeting. Tlie arrangements were left in the bauds of the escen';iv-e coromit- tee. Ferndale. Cnttitu at the Tudor Hat;. Fenwlale — At the Tudor Hall, Ferndale, on Thurs- day evening, March 20th, ;1. grand peifor.n ance was given of the operetta, 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' (G. F. Root), by :h children of tile Noit-h, Street Congregational Cliufreh and other artistes. The various characters were represented is follows: Princess Snow White (soprano).Mis* Mv- fanwy Williams, Ferndale Queen {contralto* M4ss Eva Hall. FerndaJe: Prince (tenor*. Mr D. Evans, Aborcynon- Carl tlie H II II c" man (baritone). Mt D. Jones. Llew Banaul Aberaciiid. The Seven Dwarfs v.-i ri> i .-pie sented by a number of yon.Vpf cliorvl-v- .] good style. The ehoir, under the effi<Mei;' c«Kkwtorship of IVTr W. Davics, n-nder.i the choruses with marked vigour ami efTe. and were highly successful in their tresiime'ar f)f the work. The artistes were in ex eelle.it j form, and exercistd a Treat degree of and judgment in their performances. TJ*1

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Stage ararngements unclev the supervisiort of Mr G. ChiWs, were in excellent taste, and very effective. The duties of accompanist were ably }X'rfO:'IllCJ by Miss May Morgau S. Cert., R.A.M., Ferndale. A competent orchestra, was a.18.)I in attendance, which pro. vided a splendid' variety of musical selections. The capacious hail was fully crowded. Peqcoed. 0-hituury.—The mortal remains of Mrs Mary Price, Hendir Ishaf Farm, Penycoed, 68 ye^rs i of age, widow of the tate Mr Winia.m Price, who met his death 10 years ago at Brynweith Colliery, took place last Wednesday at the Welsh Con.^retyational churchyard, LlaJiharran, and war largely attended. Rev D. Du-vict, mkiij-v-cr, Llanharran, a.nd Rev Mr Jones. Pen- ycoed. oiBciated. Amongst the mourners were: 1st carriage, Miss C. Price, Mrs M. J. Thomas, and Mrs William .John end family (daughters); 2nd, Mrs C. Morgans, GeU-ifede Fajm (sister), and Mrs T. Morgans, Tonyrefal (nephew); 3rd carriage, Daniel Price and family (brother-in- law), William Price and wife (nephew); 4th, Mr Morgans, High Gamer House, Llanharran, and daughter.