The Rhondda Leader

Palmistry in the Rhondda. At the Pontypridd Police Court on Wednesday, the well known palmist, Madame Stephanie, who has been for some time at High Street, Treorchy, was charged with having pretended to tell fortunes by means of palmistry with intent to deceive people. Mr. Fred. A. Ilymduiaii, bar- rister, London, defended, being instructed by Mr. J. Doclson, Halifax, hon. solicitor and secretary to the Occulists' Defence League. P.C. James stated that he visited the defendant with the intention of having his fortune told. He informed her that he was a grocer, and whilst examining his hand she told ..Ím that he came from a musical and talented family—(laughter)— that he was a good writer, and that there would be a great change in his life within two years. He. would, she said, succeed best as a schoolmaster, and witness paid her a, shilling, the amount charged. P.S. Brew also visited the defendant in plain clothes, and his version was that she told him he came from a farming family. would prosper well in business, would make a good engineer or commercial tra- veller, and would be disappointed in love, but that the fault would not be on his side. He would also be married in a few years, and have a heavy family. His Worship Are you married already? Witness said, amid laughter, that he was, and added that the defendant told him he would meet with a serious accident when he was 30 years of age, but that if he were careful he would avoid it. She further said that when he would be 40 he would become possessed of a. lot of money, not through death, but through specula- tion. He paid her Is., and having called in the previous witness, he charged her with the offence, to which she replied, "I have nothing to fear. I will get off if I am tried bv an English bench of magis- trates." In cross-examination witness said he charged Madame because she had imposed upon him by telling him a heap of rubbish, because he was already married, had not had a, love disappointment, and was neither a mechanical engineer nor a com- mercial traveller. In her evidence, Madame Stephanie stated that she had practiced palmistry for some years, and she only charged a shilling in the Rhondda because it was a working-class district. Twelve months ago Inspector Williams, Pentre, spoke to her, and told her that if she thought she was acting legally he would not interfere with her. She was now a member of the Occulists' League, the object of which was to see that no member did anything con- trary to law. Whenever any body b con- sulted her, the first thing she did was to say that anything she might say could be avoided by care, and that she' was not telling fortunes. She had examined the hands of thousands of people, and had no intent to deceive or impose upon anvbody, and she believed that the head and hand are so closely allied that she could tell character from the lines on the hand. Replying to Superintendent Cole, the defendant declared that what she had told the sergeant was that lie had had a love disappointment. She had been convicted three years ago with two or three others, but, since then she had been a member of the League, and was very careful, and always told her clients that accidents may be averted if they were careful. Mr. Hyndman, for the defence, con- tended that the mere practice of palmistry was not illegal, and there was nothing in the evidence to prove she had been de- ceiving the police. The Bench thought otherwise, and imposed a fine of £ 2, notice of appeal being given. DR. BRIDGWATKR, M.D., U.S.A., 18, Custom House street, Cardiff. Hoars—11 to 4 and 6.20 to 9. 833'

Alexandra's Hippodrome. A really excellent programme is pro- vided for the frequenters of the above this week. Chief among a first class company are the Four Musical Palmers, or the four M.P.'s. Their entertainment is a highly refined and skilful one. their playing on the several musical instruments being very clever. The bugle calls of the several regiments, including the Welsh, are blown, while the old favourite, The song that reached my heart," is very ex- pressively played on the hand-bells. The popular airs of the day are also given as a brass quartette, the cornet especially being conspicuous with the '• Pure White Rose." The whole performance was enthusiastically received. An artist who is destined to become one of our brightest music-hall stars is Baby Loftus, the child singer. She was also-an immense success, being recalled again and again. Imper- sonations of Gus Elen, George Beauchamp, and Miss Marie. Loftus are cleverly con- tributed by her. Lord, Murray and Lord are also great favourites this week in a screaming absurdity, "A coon in trouble." The ball-punching is very finely done, while the club-exercise deserves praise. Nell, the Rifle Queen, performs some re- markable feats with the rifle, feats which must be seen to be believed. She is without doubt the finest shot seen in this locality. Lance Linwood, as the jester, is also in splendid form, a "catchiiig," song of his being Dear old Pandy." Ryde and Beeman give an excellent acrobatic display, as do also the two Stekels. Tom Alavantee is very clever on the slanting wire, while M. Steckel continues to please his audiences by his jockey riding. The clowns present a laughable farce, Old Joe's Ghost," with much success, while the items contributed at intervals by the orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Weldon, are pleasing features of a delight- ful evening's enjoyment. An important engagement is announced at Alexandra's Hippodrome next week, when the Tourbillon Troupe of acrobatic cyclists will make their appearance. This troupe are the greatest acrobatic cyclists in Europe, and have been engaged at con- siderable expense, coming to Tonypandy direct from the- Hippodrome, London. Other artistes are Mr. Frank Newburv. comedian, dancer, and siffleur; Miss Kate Victoria, juggler and equilibrist on the rolling globe; Gustave Fa sola, and Edith Lyle, illusionists and conjurers, who in- troduce the celebrated covered box mys terv Professor McCann and his trio of performing dogs; Mile. Sylvia, serpentine dancer; Jim Hegarty, a black Demosthe- nes; and De Vere and Kenwick, musical comedians.

Mardy. A billiard match, the contestants being the locally renowned champions, Messrs. D. W. Smith and Harry Jones, was played at the Temperance Tavern, Mardy, on Saturday. Contrary to expectations, the game was not a close one, Harry Jones emerging easily victorious. A ping-pong club has been established at Mardy, with 24 members, and matches have been arranged with Ferndale, Aber- dare, and Pontypridd. A ladies' club is also about to be formed, the only difficulty being a suitable place to play in. A singing festival was held at the Siloa Welsh Independent Chapel on Sunday. Both gatherings were well attended, the festival being an assured success. Eos Dar was the musical conductor, whilst the pastor, Mr. J. Hope Evans, was the J chairman.

DR. Bridgwater, M.D., U.S.A,, 18, Custom House street Cardiff. Hours—XI to i and 6.30 to 9. ,f3i

Rhondda Cymrodorion. At the meeting of the Rhondda Cymro- clorion held at Jerusalem, Ton, on Tues- day, Alderman E. H. Davies, J.P., pre- sided, supported by Mr. W. Abraham, M.P., Revs. W. Charles, M.A., Treorchy; E. W. Davies, Hebron: D. Walters, Eng- lish Congregational Mr. T. Millward, solicitor; Mr. Morris, solicitor, Garw Valley; Messrs. Jacob Ray, Treharris; Howell Howells, Pentre, and others. The Chairman introduced Mr. Aeron Thomas, M.P., as one of the "Cardies," but a Cardigan man with the added dash of energy and pluck which arise from a life in Glamorganshire. Mr. Thomas's subject was, Law reform in the nine- teenth century as affecting the people." The change in the laws of our country, he said, and in the condition of the people during the last century were not only great, but amazing. The first. census was taken in 1801, and the population of England arid Wales then was nearly 9 millions (8,892,536); Scotland, 1.608,420; and Ireland, 5,395,456, or a. total of nearly 16 millions. That important and much discussed Act of Union bteween Great Britain and Ireland was passed on the 1st of January, 1801. At this time the proportion per cent, of the population of the three divisions were:—England, 56 per cent. Scotland, 10 per cent. and Ireland, 34 per cent., so that the people of Ireland rather exceeded one-third of the total of the United Kingdom. The Irish question had for years loomed pro- minently, as it did now, in our social and political horizon, and in the language of the late Mr. Gladstone, "blocked fche way." He desired to refer in detail to the increase and decrease of the popula- tion of the several portions of the United Kingdom, as he thought this was an index to the prosperity or opposite of each country. The decemnial increase of Englaiid, Wales. and Scotland, from 1801 to 1851, was pretty regular and uniform, and in the 50 years each portion doubled its inhabitants, 8Qi England in 1851 had nearly 17 millions, Wales 1 million, and Scotland nearly 3 millions. Similar pro- gress was made from 1851 to 1901. and now the populations were -England. 30,827,914; Wales, 1,698,161; and S'eot- land, 4,472,000, or, roughly speaking, each country had practically quadrupled dur- ing the past century. Ireland steadily in- creased from 1801 to 1845, when the population was estimated at about 8i millions. The failure of the potato crop for two years produced famine and disease, which carried off many, and gave a great impulse to emigration, so that the popu-1 lation rapidly decreased, and this to a smaller extent had continued. The last census showed the population of the Emerald Isle to be 4,456,546, a reduction of nearly half in 56 years. Ireland was now only just over 10 per cent. of the United Kingdom, and less than Scotland, though 55 years ago it was three times greater. He was proud that Wales kept a good pace, and in Glamorgan they were well to the front, with the Rhondda lead- ing. The contrast between the condition of the people at the beginning and end of the nineteenth century was most startl- ing. We knew our present lot, so he would attempt a retrospect of our fore- fathers in 1800. We were now at war. With the exception of 16 years, the past century had been characterised in the main by Peace, Retrenchment, and Reform." Not so the end of the 18th cen- tury, and the advent of the 19tli was heralded by war and rumours of war." The long continued war and succession of bad crops had sent wheat up to lamine pri'ees, about, 120s. per quarter, and as the great industry at this time was agri- culture, these high prices enriched the land owners and farmers, but caused great misery among the lower classes. Farmers succeeded in keeping down wages, which were largely suplemented by parish allow- ance, a system which pauperised able- bodied labourers, whilst the ao-ed and niiirm were scandalously neglected and ill-treated. The poor rate rose to 50 per cent., and in 1818 it amounted to 1313. 9d per head, and was now 7s. 3d. per head. The Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834 proved a valuable measure. To go back to the beginning of last century was to go back to an age of barbarism as far as the Criminal Law was concerned. The sentence, on a traitor was that, lie must be drawn on a hurdle, taken fi-oin the gaol to the place of execution, Aid there to be hanged by the neck, but not till he be dead, for he was. cut down alive, disem- bowelled, his head severed from his body, which was divided in four quarters, T were at the King's disposal. In 1800 there were more than 200 crimes punishable by death, and two-thirds of these had been made" capital during the 18th century. Thanks to Sir Samuel Komilly, and V others, the number of capital offences were gradually reduced, till now we have had left not 'more than two capital crimes, viz., treason and murder. Transportation was in vogue, and was not abolished until 1857. The pillory was another barbarous form of punishment, and was not abolished until 1837, the last, man being PjHored in 1830. in 1800 the prisons were sinks of iniquity and disease now we had fewer prisons and prisoners in comparison to the population. After dealing with the law of evidence, he touched upon a. branch that especially affected a district such as this, that was the change in the law affecting labour, or the relationship between employer and employed. In 1800 a strong statute against combination was passed. The "Times" heralded it in the following words _it One of the first acts of the Imperial Parliament will be for the pre- vention of conspiracy among journeymen and tradesmen to raise their wages. All benefit clubs and societies are to be im- mediately prohibited." The Act declared illegal all combinations, for obtaining an advance in wages, altering the hours of working, decreasing the quantity of work, preventing employer from engaging, or workmen from luring or prevailing on others to quit work, as well as attending meetings held in support of any of these objects, or giving money to persons en- gaged in such associations. The punish- ment was imprisonment. It should be observed that at this time the Statute of Elizabeth, called the Statute of Labour- ers or Apprentices," was in force, and it provided for the fixing of new rates of wages annually by the Justices of the Peace in session, and also fixing the hours of work for artificers and workmen in hus- bandry, and declared that such workmen must work for whoever might require them. The same Act forbade any work- man exercising a craft or industry until he had been apprenticed thereto for seven years, and masters should only employ a fixed number of apprentices proportioned to the number of journeymen employed. Towards the end of the 18th, and the beginning of the 19th century, this Act was continually violated by the masters. No doubt this was partly owing to the introduction of machinery driven by steam, leading to the establishment of factories," in which it was found con- venient to employ a large number of children and women whoi had never served an apprenticeship. Though trade unions were prohibited by the Act of 1800, and were illegal at common law, yet workmen, impelled by instinct of self-preservation, formed and stuck to their societies, and

In all diseases consult t}ie eminent Specialist, Dr. Bridg water, M.D., U,S,A.,Qu £ toai House-street, Cardiff, §33 many of them were carried on under the guise of Friendly Societies. The chief object of these societies was not to raise wages, but to maintain the Act of Eliza- beth, and enforce the statutory rate of wages, and prevent the continual violation by employers of the clause respecting ap- prentices. The statute of apprenticeship was repealed in 1814, and in 1824 the whole of the Combination Acts were swept away; and masters and men were de- clared exempt from punishment under statute or common Jaw for association with the object of furthering the interest of their trade. The year of 1825 was a dis- astrous one for commerce, and workmen suffered greatly. Trade unions, with avowed objects most hostile to the mas- ters, sprang up all over the country, with the result that the Act of 1824 was re- pealed, and another Act passed. This Act replaced workmen under the common law, and they became liable to be prosecuted for conspiracy- Exemptions were made in favour of meetings to discuss rates of wages and limit hours of labour. Thus from 1825 to 1871 trade unions were in an equivocal position. Though not pro- hibited by statute, they were illegal by commgn Law, and had no legal means of reserving or recovering their own pro- perty, but their members could be and were prosecuted and convicted of con- spiracy. The Royal Commission of 1867 led to the passing of the Acts of 1871. and since amended in 1876 and 1893. and these, in conjunction with the Workmen and Property Acts. 1873, secured to the work- men a right of combination, a legal re- cognition of trade societies and equality of contract. The remedy of the servant against the master was at all times a civil remedy, but that, of master against the servant was of a criminal nature. In 187G this was partly remedied, and since 1875 the master and servant met under equal laws. The work of Lord Ashley (afterwards Lord Shaftesbury) would long be remembered, and in 1833. through his efforts, was passed an Act forbidding employment in all factories of children under nine, except in silk mills, and limiting the hours of those from 9 to 13 years of age to 9 hours a day, and pro- hibiting night work for persons under 18 years of age. From this time on to last year, the Acts were many. providing, amongst other beneficient objects, in- spectors, certifying surgeons, fencing machinery, etc. In 1800 no statutory restriction existed, ancl the- conditions under which women ancl children worked were appalling and demoralising. Child- ren of both sexes of tender years (5 to 6 years of age) worked all clay in mines; women worked side by side with men. and as hard, and aften under conditions most unhealthy, and amid revolting scenes. Children of paupers were apprenticed to butty colliers to. serve them without wage from the age of 5 or 6 to 21. and bv whom they were often cruelly ill-treated. The colliers of to-day knew little of the con- ditions of mining prior to the passing of the. Mines Act of 1842. The speech of Lord Ashley, founded on the report of the Royal Commission of 1840, when intro- ducing the Bill, disclosed .what appeared almost incredible hardships. This Act prohibited underground labour by females and boys under 10 years of age. Boys were not to be apprenticed till thev were 10. or for more than eight years. In 1850 provision was made for the inspection of mines. In 1855 general rules were laid down for the safe working of mines, and these formed the basis of the general rules of to-day. What had been done lw the legislature of late for the miners and the safe working, ventilating and regulat- ing of mines, his hearers were well versed in. At the beginning of the century accidents in works were far more numerous than at present the servant or employee had no legal resort against the employer, and the doctrine of common employment was the guiding principle in such" cases until the passing of the Employers' Lia- bility Act of 1880. and Workmen's Com- pensation Act of 1897. Votes of thanks were proposed by Mr. Abraham, M.P. (Mabon). in a splendid speech (and who received an ovation oil his return from Amesfca), seconded by Rev. W. Charles. M.A.. Treorchy, and supported by Messrs. H. Howell's, Join Jones Bacii,' Rev. E'. W. Davies, and Mabon and the Chairman uvged Mr Aeron Thomas to print the address.' Mr Thomas spoke in Welsh and English and was heartily thanked by all. pOULTRY-KEEPERS should procure a useful Book on ^loah^eepg and Thorley's Almanack for 1002 bo„h of \\hicli will be sent on receipt of two uennv stamns &v„efr postage)—Address—Almanack Dept. Joseph nvn.ii Ti f (Jross -London, the Proprietors of Ovum, Thorley's Poultry Spice.

Yetrad-Rhondd-a I vorites. jj38 The half-yearly meeting of the Ystrad- O T?TT district of True Ivorites, S.D.U., was held at the English Congre- gational ChapeL Tonypancly, on Monday, under the auspices of theWelsh Leek" Lodge, De Winton Hotel, Tonypandy. The president, Mr. D. B. Davies,, pre- sided, and was supported by Mr. Thomas Evans, vice-president; and Mr. Taliesin Skym, district secretary, and 30 delegates representing 30 lodges and 3.183 members. The contributions for the day. which were received by Messrs. W. H. Thomas, P.P. "Rhonclda Lodge," and John J. Jones, secretary Ix,oi- Hael" Lodge, amounted to L361 Is. 3d. An appeal was granted from Owam Glyndwr" Lodge for £ 50 trom the Accident Fund of the District to Bro. Daniel Deere. who lost an eye through accident m May last. It was proposed by the Princess of Foel Lodge that the advisability be considered of publishing an almanack or book in connection with the Ivorites Unity, as with other unities, shewing the members and others their numerical and financial positio,n.-TI-iis motion the District decided to support.- On the initiative of the" Lletty Ivor" Lodge, the District decided, conjointly with other societies, to appeal to the ra.il- way companies for a reduction of fares on the occasion of a funeral of a brother. or wife of a brother, going by train- Death claims amounting to £ 224 for the SIX months were paid out.—It was re- solved to propose District President D. Brynaman Davies as a candidate for the vice-presidency of the Unity.-Bro. John Lewis, secretary of the "Welsh Leek" Lodge, was elected auditor of the District for the next year.—The meeting considered a amendments to the new Dis- trict ixules, but all were rejected, ana the new rules as drawn up by the Committee appointed by the District were adopted. Votes of thanks were accorded to the president, officers, and delegates, and to Mr. C. Powell, De Winton Hotel, for the excellent dinner he had provided.

Gelli. On Wednesday afternoon at the Ton pit, a very sacl accident happened to Ebenezer Morris, a young man 18 years of age- the son of Mr. Thomas Morris, Bwllfa Incline Cottages, Gelli Road. He was working with his partner. Howell Evans, when a. huge stone and debris came down and entirely covered him. and strong and stalwart men had a terrible task to get him liberated. He was taken home on a stretcher, and attended by Drs. E. Hughes and D. J. Hughes, and the ever-ready Victoria Nurse of the district. He is still in grave danger, having sus- tained severe injuries, his leg being broken, and skull fractured.

DR. BRIDGWATER,, M.D., U.S.A., 18, Custom House- street, Cardiff. liours-11 to 4 and 6.3Q to 5, 833

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r _=-=- Parliamentary Banquet at Nantymoel. Nantymoel Parliament is at a premium. On Tuesday night, the members and a number of friends met at the Board Schools to partake of a special parliament- ary banquet. The rooms were prettily decorated with holly and evergreens. A number of fine specimens of crayon work were exhibited in prominent positions, Among the subject- treated were the King, John Bull, Mr. Chamberlain, Gen. Buller. Uncle Sam. Pat and Kruger. A miscellaneous programme was presented, and proved very acceptable. The com- pany sat down to a sumptuous cold colia- tion. The Speaker proposed the chief toast, The King, Queen, and Royal Family," in a, few graceful remarks. Mr. D. Treharne, London, proposed" The I Nantymoel Parliament," and delivered an j appropriate speech, criticising in af friendly manner the working of the House. —The Premier, Speaker, and Leader of J Opposition replied in short speeches, ill which the young men of the district were invited to support the parilameiit.The Navy, Army, and Auxiliary Forces," was submitted by the member for Durham.— The First Lord of the Admiralty and the Minister for Education (in the absence of the Minister for Wan replied, referring to the increased efficiency of both services. —" The Colonies." submitted by :)1:" Thos. Baker, called forth an outburst of cheer- ing. The Colonial Secretary, in reply, re- ferred to the tendency to closer union, and the grave responsibilities of such a vast Empire.—The other toasts submitted were Home Governments." and The Visitors." Mr. Job Baker, senior, re- sponded for the visitors, and dilated upon the evening's pleasure, and expressed the hope that the parliament would in future meet with greater support. —After a very enjoyable evening, the most success- ful in the district during this session, the party adjourned at 12.30 midnight. Several of the members formed a party of "waits." with the result that the funds of the parliament were materially increased when the party finally retired at 3.30 a.m. on Wednesday.

The Blind Boy Preacher at Ystrad. Master Willie Lloyd, of the Blind College, Worcester, a young revivalist of fifteen, who has been preaching since he was thirteen, began his series of Christian ministrations, which he exhorts during his college vacation, at the English Methodist Chapel, Ystrad, on Sunday last. Master Willie, who has been totally blind from birth, is the son of Mr. David Lloyd, M.Y.S.B., Ystrad. His bright, open, active boyhood, ripened into a youth sedate and thoughtful; and. with literary tastes, deepening piety, and a descendant of two notable perachers, it is not won- derful that he should have felt strongly attracted towards the Christian ministry. In personal appearance he is decidedly prepossessing, being exceptionally tall for one so young, and of good address. Both in the pulpit and in general conversation, he seems to his hearers to have attained a good method of elocution, speaking with ease and deliberation, every syllable being distinctly enunciated. His thoughts pour on him so fast that his words come tripping out with a fluency and emphasis that are remarkable. He took for his subject on Sunday afternoon death in its pathetic form, fhe text being, She took of the fruit thereof, and did eat," Gen. iii. 3. The sermon contained very apt quotations from Milton. Shakespeare, Tennyson, and Jerome. At the evening service the young divine's subject was "Death in its glorified form," and the text. Death is swallowed up in victory," 1 <5pr. xv. 54. The first class of people dealt with are those who dread death; the second class those who resign them- selves to death as inevitable, but antici- pate only the joys of life the third class those who resign themselves to this life as inevitable, and anticipate death as the crowning joy of their life (illustrated from Shakespeare and Miss Brookfield. the blind and deaf poet). Among the prin- cipal contents of the evening sermon were two vivid pictures, the one of an ungodly man on his death-bed, the other of a godly man oil his death-bed. and a thrill- ing poem by Miss Brookfield. The sermon concluded with an earnest exhortation to pray that the Kingdom of God might speedily come. The building was crowded to its utmost capacity, for. of course, everybody who has had the pleasure of listening to this notable blind boy were convinced that he would enchain and cap- tivate the mind of his privileged hearers at this place of worship, and infuse oceans of Christian beliefs into. them. The captivating charm of his style was to be found in the absolute command he kept over his congregation, and they saw he was exerting for their good.

Ogmore Valley Notes. On Tuesday night at Horeb Chapel, Nantymoel. a scene was witnessed which is not likely to be forgotten by those pre- sent. The chapeJ was crowded to its uttermost capacity. Nothing but one solid sea of faces was visible from floor to ceiling, back through the doors and to the yard beyond, where a large crowd struggled vainly for admission. The occasion was a gigantic baptising ceremony. The Rev. A. T. Jones, of Newport, filled the pulpit, and delivered a stirring sermon, after which he publicly immersed the ex- traordinary total of 39 candidates for church membership, fourteen females and twenty-five males, amidst all the solemn rites of the Baptist faith. The ceremony was a very impressive one. Nearly all the candidates came to a decision during the recent week's mission services con- ducted by the rev. gentleman at Horeb Chapel. In addition to the above candi- dates there are now ten before the church. About a dozen back-sliders have also been restored as a resuft of the, mission. On Tuesday night of last week a well- attended meeting of fanciers was held at the Nantymoel Hotel. The committee for the next poultry show was selected. Dr. D. J. Thomas, C.C., was elected pre- sident. Mr. John Adams treasurer, and Messrs. David Griffiths and T. J, Job joint secretaries. It was decided to add gardea produce to the show.

Perth Town Hall. The anxiously expected play, A Noble Brother," is in great favour at the hall this week, and the impersonation of "Jerry, the Tramp," by Mr. Charles Cart, is greatly appreciated. The drama has a thrilling plot, bright songs, and pretty music. The various parts are well taken up by capable artistes. A splendid attraction will be presented at the Porth Town Hall next week. when the drama. The Sorrows of Satan." founded upon Marie Corelli's great work of the same title. will be staged by Messrs Edward Ranier and Thompson Carruthers' No. 1 Company, which includes Mr. Ed- ward Ranier, grandson of the late Charles Dillon, as Prince Lucio. Of the merits of the play it is unnecessary to speak its ,su;-ce>H» everywhere it has appeared is sufficient testimony to its popularity. Each evening the play will be preceded I di t P' by the farcical comedietta. iN. ighbours."

OUR WEEKLY PRIZES Half-Guineas for Nothing! 15 Already Claimed, Seven Names in the Sealed Envelopes this week. Yours may be One! Names aie drawu each week on the An I niou principle, and enclosed m Sealed Envelope* until all the week s Coupons have COILt. h, nana. The Hair-Guineas not applied for will bb addeu tiie toilowing week to the two given welcKly I- Do not fail to apply through an erroneous idea there will be no cl-iance for you, for the names selected include both sexes and all classes, householder and lodger, employer and employee, clerk and collier, teacher and scholar in fact the only persons who have no chance of getting the Ilali- Guineas are those who do not apply. The Conditions are simple and plain. 'Ye do not require you to solve abstruse picture puzzles or to guess the number of peas in a bottle; or to find the winner of a football match or horse race or to enter into any of the brain-torturing competitions now so prevalent. All you have to do is to fill in the Coupon, cut it out, and send it to us in an envelope (a halfpenny stamp will be sufficient postage if the envelope is not sealed) not later than Tuesday next, and if your name is contained in either of the envel- opes, the half-guinea will be at once forw arded to you. This Week's Results. The six names enclosed in the envelopes last week were:- L DAVIES, Old Post Office, Maidy, ROBERT SIMKISS, 51, Llewellyn-terr., Pontygwaith. THOMAS MORGAN, 18, Rowlauds'-terr., Tonyrefail. W. LLOYD WILLIAMS, 82, Miskin-road. Trealaw. THOMAS EVANS, 2H, Park-road, Cwnipark. WATKIN REES, 18, Brynhyfryd-terr., Ferndale The only one of the above who applied for his half-guinea was Mr. ROREIa SIMKISS. 51, Llewellyn-terr., Pontygwaith, to whom we have sent a Postal Order for 10/6, consequently the other five half-guineas offered still remain in our hands, and "will be added to the usual two for the comini: week, so that SEVEN HAL1-GI 1NEAS can be secured by our readers if they will only take the trouble to apply. Don't Miss Your Chance! 12r Pill in your name and address on the ap- pended Coupon, and post it to "Leader" Office, Tonypandy, Tuesday, 14th January, and if your name is contained in oue of the sealed envelopes the half- guinea will be sent you. Rhondda Leader Prize Coupon £ No. 11. JANUARY 11, 1902. If* tft — s: s-ft uiy natne is in one of the sealed »f$envelopes this week,please send me gjg-o. the half-guinea. ti:. øø.w'> 6I.JBæ "'J 1 §fwww? nHmmJf ii11 -+ tn. rr r' "t.t-Å.+-+n.