The Rhondda Leader

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Treherbert. The remains of the late Mr. Thomas Rees, Tynewydd, senior deacon of Eben- ezer (C.) Chapel, were on Monday last in- terred. at Treorchy Cemetery. The de- ceased, who was 78 years of age, lost his beloved wife six months ago, and had frequently expressed his desire tn luott her again in the great unknown beyotd. The Rev. Methusala Jones officiated. There were a large number of friends and acquaintances present. On Saturday evening, the Gwalia Wen Male Voice Party held a supper at the Treherbert Infants' School in honour of the departure of their accompanist, Mr. Dd. Benjamin Jones, and two of their members. Mr. Ben Reynolds and Mr. Ben Nicholas. These gentlemen leave to commence a college course, the two for- mer at Aberystwyth, and the latter at Cardiff. After the supper, a concert, was held. Mr. Todd Jones (tenor), winner of the Llanelly National, sang The Chil- dren's Home," and as an encore The Last Watch." Mr. Bert Davies and Mr. John Jones sang, respectively, The Veteran's Song" and Bonnie Mary," each being much aplauded. Later, Mr. Todd Jones sang Alice, where art thou." After this, games of various types were indulged in. The members of this juvenile male voice party now number about 70, ard keep together with commendable re- gularity.

Treorchy. It is our extremely pleasant duty to note a fact upon which the entire com- munity are exchanging hearty congratula- tions in the return of our highly respec- ted Police Sergeant E. W. Gibbon. A few months ago this seemed well nigh im- probable, but after passing through a lin- gering illness with its series of relapses, the suffering officer passed through the crisis to resume his vocation among a people who have learnt to cherish him, for all his all-round qualities have con- tributed in no small degree to the moral welfare of the district he serves. It is to be sincerely hoppd that Sergt. Gibbon may long enjoy the blessings of continued physical progress, as Treorchy could ill afford to. lose such a valuable officer. The alterations and renovations at Bethania Chapel are proceeding apace, and when the flock return to their home after a temporary removal to the Taber- nacle Chapel they will find the precincts considerably brightened and conducive to a far more comfortable assembly. A mas- sive organ will be provided in the course of time, spacei being already reserved for what must prove a, invaluable acquisition to the musical portion of the worship. The first annual outing under the aus- pices of the Noddfa Choral Society took place on Monday last, a, goodly number availing themselves of a cheap trip to Barry Island. The weather was beauti- fully fine, and every advantage was taken of by the pleasure seekers, who whiled away the day by participation in amuse- ments in divers forms. A few members, owning themselves irresponsibles," came down by the afternoon train, and made their presence felt in a, most un- mistakable manner. Their title should not be taken to belie their actions, for they merely contributed to the complete enjoyment, of a happy circle, and the homeward journey was made minus acci- dent or misunderstanding, after a, most pleasant reviver" such as the trip afforded. Apropos of the above, we may add that the Society has recommenced rehearsing in all seriousness for the Christmas per- formances, the works taken in hand being Mendelssohn's ever-popular Elijah and Dr. Parry's beautiful book Emanuel." A fine choir is being: got together, thanks to the energies of the officials and the hearty response of the choristers. Every nerve will have to. be strained to keep up past reputation and to maintain that high opinion entertained of the choir by eminent musicians throughout the Prin- cipality, and who consider the oratorical performances of the Noddfa Choral Society among the best ever produced by any combination of voices in Wales for years past. The approach of winter heralds the re- starting of the Technical Instruction Classes, and from a programme to hand we note that the Institute authorities, with Mr. W. P. Thomas as secretary, have published a, most ambitious list of classes. Wei do not know what response there will be, for the public generally, and the working, classes in particular, are slow in appreciating the provisions made for their spare time culture and evening study. It is to. be hoped that a bigger number will avail themselves, this session of the fol- lowing excellent series, the name in brackets denoting teacher: Magnetism and Electricity (Mr. B. D. Williams, teacher), Steam (Mr. T. A. Goskar, Whit- worth Exhibition, 1900), Principles of Mining, Elementary (Mr. J. G. Jones), Advanced (Mr. John Samuel, County Mining Lecturer), Geology (Mr. J. G. Jones), Practical Mathematics (Mr. W. H. Owen), Music, Elementary and Ad- vanced (Mr. M. 0. Jones), Machine. Draw- ing and Construction (Mr. T. A. Goskar), Shorthand. Elementary and Advanced (Messrs. Ed. Thomas and James Chap- man). We understand our friend Mr. W. H. Thomas, son of Mr. DI. Thomas, iron- monger, proposes leaving his native place shortly for America. We cannot exactly state whether our townsman has definitely decided to settle down to business in Yankeeland, but he can rest assured that a. host of friends and admirers will join in wishing him "bon voyage" and every prosperity in his future sphere. Death has taken another old and re- spected inhabitant from our midst in the person of Mrs. Williams, wife of Mr. Evan Williams, 42, Clark Street, Tre- orchy. Deceased, who was well-known throughout the locality and was a faith- ful member of the Methodist cause at Bethlehem, Treorchy, had been suffering from a severe internal complaint, death intervening in spite of close medical at- tention. The funeral, which took place on Wednesday last, was well attended, and was in every respect a representative assembly. The Treorchy Literary Society will assemble on September 30th-probably at the Barmouth Coffee Tavern-on the opening of its sixth session. The officials have met in the meantime to draft rules, which, with other matters, will be sub- mitted to the first general meeting, when the committee will also be elected. The exact composition of the Society is as yet unknown, but although some popular and prominent faces will be absent this year, it is more than probable a. strong contingent of reputed debaters from out- side will join. Intending members should send their names in-immediately.

Ystrad-Rhondda. The Ystrad-Rhondda District of Odd- fellows, M.U., has made excellent progress in the past year. The membership has largely increased, and the financial posi- tion is correspondingly improved. There are at present 2,996 adult members in the district, and 468 juveniles, and the balance sheet shows a sum of P,5,826 in favour of the adult funeral fund, and E260 to the credit of the juveniles. The balance is invested in mortgages at 5 per cent. interest.

Tonypandy. A unanimous call was given by the members of Hermon Calvinistic Methodist Church, Tonypandy, to the Rev. William Williams, who has held the pastorate of Sion Church, Cadoxton-Barry, for more than 12 years. The rev. gentleman having accepted, will commence his new minis- terial duties in October. Mr. Williams took a prominent part in the public, poli- tical, and social life of the 'town he is leaving, having been for nine years a, member of the School Board, of which he was the deputy-chairman when that body went out of existence in Anril last. He is chairman of the Science and Art and Technical Instruction Committee, and one of the vice-presoidents of the Liberal Association of the district. At the Home Office, examination held at Bristol on the 8th, 9th and 10th inst. for the Under-manager's Certificate, Mr. Harry Lewis 43, Thomas Street, Tony- pandy, was successful in obtaining the certificate, and was personally complimen- ted by the examiners upon the excellence of his papers. We have had the pleasure on two previous occasions of recording Mr. Lewis' successes, viz., Land Survey- ing and Levelling, and the Sanitary In- spectors' examination of the Sanitary In- stitute. On Tuesday evening, a very interesting lecture was delivered at Trinity Hall by the Rev. Seth Joshua, Cardiff. The sub- ject was: The Story of My Life." The chair was occupied by the Rev. Francis W. Cole. The proceeds are to assist Mr. Arthur Edmunds to undergo a training for the ministry.

Penygraig. Last week Mr. D. John Terry and Mr. Evan Rowland Jones left the district for Bangor Normal College, and on Tuesday Mr. Ieuan Jones and Mr. Eddie Thomas left for Aberystwyth College. Mr. T'om Samuel, who has been unwell for some time and has been recommended the open-air treatment, has decided to go to Mendip Hills Sanatorium, Somerset.

Ynyshir. Miss Maggie Davies, Ynyshir, was the winner of the prize offered for the best rendering of a mezzo-soprano solo at the third annual eisteddfod organised by the Tirphil and. New Tredegar Male Voice Party, on Monday last at New Tredegar.

Tylorstown, The Calvinistic Methodists of the Rhondda Each held their district meeting at Libanus (C.M.) Chapel, Tylorstown, on Wednesday evening at 5 o'clock. The meeting was well attended by ministers and deacons from the different churches of the denomination in the Valley, and several matters of importance were dis- cussed. The meeting was carried on un- der the conductorship of Mr. Evans, draper, Ynyshir, and was terminated at 6.30, when those present were invited to partake of tea in the vestry. The next meeting commenced at 7.15, under the conductorship of the pastor, the Rev. D. M. Phillips, M.A., Ph.D. The subject for this meeting was: The Infallibility and Consistency of Christianity." Thei open- ing address was made by the Rev. John Morgan, Ynyshir, followed by addresses by Mr. John Harris, Sion, Pontygwaith; Rev. E. Morgan, Carmel, Blaenllechau; Mr. Dl. Davies, Porth; Rev. Wm. Wil- liams, Sion, Pontygwaith; and Rev. B. Watkins, Penuel, Ferndale. The meet- ing, was terminated by singing, and prayer. It is a, matter of regret in con- nection with the latter meeting that it was not better attended by the members of the chapel.

Local Railway Facilities. Frequent attempts have been made, by the inhabitants of the Rhondda, Valleys to induce the Taff Vale Railway Company to erect stations more in accordance with the needs of the district than those at present existing, notagly one at Tony- pandy and another at Ystrad-Rhondda, but hitherto the Company have ignored these demands. The Rhondda Chamber of Trade, with a joint committee of local tradesmen and others, have, however been pressing forward the agitation on behalf of the Ystrad-Rhondda district, where there is in the immediate neighbourhood a population of over 4,000, and with a view to considering the desirability of building a station in that district the directors of the Taff Vale RaNway Com- pany, accompanied by Mr. Beasley (gene- ral manager), Mr. E. Edwards (secretary), Mr. Ingledew (solicitor), Mr. Harland (traffic manager), and other officials, tra- velled by special saloon train on Tuesday afternoon to the site of the proposed new station, near the Ystrad-Rhondda Gas- works, where they were met by a depu- tation from the joint committee. Mr. David Lloyd and Mr. Edwards (school- master) put the case for a new station before the directors, who seemed favour- ably impressed, and promised to consider the matter. If this very desirable accom- modation is granted, we may hope, later on, to persuade the Taff Vale Company that another new station more adjacent to the immense and steadily growing popu- lation of Tonypandy than Dinas or Llwyny- pia. would be, apart from the convenience of the inhabitants, a profitable expendi ture of capital. To those with a know- ledge of the locality, it seems absurd that the Great Western Railwav who are generally supposed to be fairly shrewd in their extension of facilities, should have limited their passenger traffic to Peny- graig, when by carrying their extension another mile they would have got into a centre of a population of over 30,000 in- habitants. As it is, Mid-Rhondda, the natural centre of the trade of the V alley, with business establishments chtr. will compare favourably with the large towns of the kingdom, is practically isolated by rail from the centres of business activity.

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Correspondence. The insertion of a letter does not neces- sarily mean that the Editor agrees with the views expressed therein. We do not answer correspondents through the post. All correspondents must write on one side of the paper only, or their letters will be rejected. No letter will be published unless the writer sends his name and address, not necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith. "Stranded 11 at Ferndale. To the Editor of the RHONDDA LEADER. Sir,—In my letter of last week I stated that I intended discontinuing this discus- sion. Thanks to your correspondent, Mr. Stephens, I am obliged to forego that re- solve. His remarkable letter positively demands it. Those who were present at the meeting referred to in one of my pre- vious letters will easily perceive that Mr. Stephens' statements are based entirely on a misapprehension of fact. How he is able to say that I brought the question forward because of the visit of the two Cardiff gentlemen is a mystery to me. It was not even mentioned till the third letter. I will be greatly obliged to Mr. Stephens if he'll kindly point out to me where I made the statement" he men- tions. The reason I brought the matter forward was because the conduct of the people complained of constituted, in my opinion, a public nuisance. Moreover, the Cardiff gentlemen did not come up to open the Y.M.C.A." That ceremony was performed more than a year after- wards by a Ferndale gentleman. It would have been much better if Mr. Stephens had taken the, trouble to makei sure of his facts before writing. He asserts that I don't understand the statements of the Cardiff gentlemen. How Mr. Stephens knows that, I don't know-and perhaps it's not worth giving. Was Mr. Stephens present at that meeting? I may be mis- taken, of course but I don't think that he was. How, then, is he in a position to "show." me what was spoken at the meeting? As I am one of those who were present, I ought to be better able to know than he is. I think it is rather cool on the part of Mr. Stephens to say such a thing as that. Apropos of the word loafer," Mr. Stephens declares that it means a person who lives on anything that is bad." Granted but, according to Nuttall, it also means an idler," and to idle is "to lose time in activity to waste idly "-which is precisely what I meant by the word loafer." Does Mr. Stephens mean to controvert such an eminent authority as that? He ought to have realised that one word is capable of stand- ing for many things. I repeat that these peoplei are loafers—a term which most fittingly describes them. It would be ex- ceedingly interesting to learn how Mr. Stephens knows, that Mr. Davies was speaking of Cardiff when he used that word. For my part, I am positive that he meant Ferndale; that he referred to the men who loafed on the street corners and on the Strand that he used the word loafers in connection with them; and that he also ridiculed them with sad re- sults to the gravity of his hearers. What is more, I am able to bring forward, if necessary, a, number of gentlemen who were actually present at the meeting to corroborate these statements. It is hardly possible that half-a-dozen of us misunder- stood the same speaker in exactly the same way. I'm afraid that when Mr. Stephens penned that reference to "clubs" and public-houses," he condescended to that generally successful, but not strictly honourable, practice known as playing to the gallery." I'm certain that I don't wish the police to drive the men to those places. Such a proceeding is needless, for one thing. What do the Y.M.C.A. and Library exist for ? It is futile to talk in that fashion. The remedy lies with the people themselves. They have the instru- ments of self-betterment in their own hands. In conclusion, I must remark that I don't see what useful purpose Mr. Stephens has served in writing. I am sorry to see such a respectable townsman as he is siding with these people.—I am, yours, etc., CIVIS ROMANIS. Musical Societies in the Rhondda To the Editor of the, RHONDDA LEADER. Sir,—Your last issue contained another long letter from Tom Thomas," but he still refuses to reply to my questions un- less I append my name; but this I do not intend to do, for the reason that it has nothing whatever to do with the points, at issue. He also intimates that he has been given to understand that his article has griped many, but he blames their constitutions rather than the medi- cine. Of course, it is all very well for him to believe so; but perhaps he will some day see otherwise. He credits me with shewing pluck of a kind," so I take it, that a former statement made by him of my being soft" was wrong perhaps he will find that his epithet references are wrong ere I have finished with him. For his guidance, let, me say that I am well aware of the meaning of a mark of "in- terrogation but perhaps he will explain the reasons why he asked such mean" and contemptible questions. If I am not mistaken, he is beginning to climb down under the cloak of a mark of in- terrogation." His references to my having other people to put sentences together is another example of that detestable" spirit which evidently prevailed when he wrote his article, and sooner the better he realises that, other people have brains as well as himself. Let Tom Thomas answer the following questions:- What prompted him to write the ar- ticle, love for music or the craving for money ? In case he may say Yes to both the above, perhaps he will tell us which was the greatest, of the two.-I am, etc., CYMRO. The Thomas E. Ellis Memorial. To the Editor of the RHONDDA LEADER. Sir,—At the funeral of Thomas E. Ellis it was resolved to form. some kind of National Memorial, worthy of Wales. A General Committee was appointed, with Mr. Lloyd-George, M.P., as chairman, and Sir Alfred Thomas, M.P., as treasurer; and £1,960 were collected. Of this sum kl,200 were given to something connected with the Welsh University that would help to perpetuate Mr. Ellis's memory. The rest, was transferred, with the unful- filled promises, to a local committee for the purpose of erecting a Statue at Bala. The sculptor, W- Goscom.be John, has now completed the statue. It is placed in an open space in the High Street, Bala. Its material is of bronze. The figure, of heroic size, is admitted to be a faithful and striking likeness. Ellis is represen- ted as attired in his robes as Warden of thei Guild of Graduates of the University of Wales. In his right hand he holds some documents, and his left arm is ex- tended as though he were addressing an audience. In addition to the statue there are four carved panels, one for each side of the pedestal. They represent Cynlas, the farm house in which Ellis was born, and where his parents still live; the Uni- versity College of Wales, Aberystwyth, where he received the first part of his education New College, Oxford, of which he was a scholar; and the Houses of Par- liament. The statue will be unveiled by Mr. John Morley on the 7th October next, and it is expected that the function will be one of the most important ever witnessed in North Wales. It appears that sums of money are still in the hands of several local committees throughout Wales. If so, it is earnestly requested that all sums promised should be sent in at once; also that those who have, not yet had an opportunity to give, and those who wish to add to what they have already given, to send their contributions as soon as possible to the Secretary, or to the credit of T. E. Ellis' Statue Fund at the North and South Wales Bank, Bala. GWYNORO DAVIES, Hon. Secretary of Statue Barmouth, Committee. September, 1903. The Educational Conference at Barry Island. To the Editor of the RHONDDA LEADER. Sir,—Will you allow me, through your newspaper, to answer a question which has been addressed to me from different parts of Glamorgan. It is NOT necessary to have a ticket of admission for the Educational Conference to be held here on September 19th. Special invitations have been sent to the Secondary and Elementary teachers of Glamorgan and West Monmouthshire, and to the educa- tional officials of the surrounding district; but in a country like Wales, where in- terest in education is so wide-spread, it is hoped that parents and others will avail themselves of this chance of hearing well- known educationalists and teachers.—I am, sir, yours truly, E. P. HUGHES. Penrheol, Barry, September 15th, 1903.

Presentation to Mr. T. L. Old, Jun., Tonypandy. On Thursday evening, at Jerusalem Welsh Baptist Chapel, Llwynypia, Mr. T. L. Old, the assistant organist at that church, was made the recipient of a pre- sentation, as a token of appreciation of the valuable services he has rendered for several years to the Band of Hope, and tlije Young People's Association. Mr. Thos. Thomas (deacon), Eleanor Street, occupied the chair. Despite the unfavour- able weather, a large number attended, and the musical programme was greatly appreciated. I, Ever with Thee was given by Mr. Oliver Williams; "Yn iach i ti, Gymry," by Mr. John Jones; "Off to Philadelphia," by Mr. P. Rowlands; Rock of Ages," by Mr. Morgan Jones; and "Cymru" (R. S. Hughes), by Mr. Iago Jones. The presentation to Mr. Old, which consisted of a gold watch (given by his friends) and one of Mendelssohn's works (given by Mr. H. Quaint) was kindly handed over by Mrs. Williams, Pandy Hotel. The recipient returned his thanks in Welsh. The following gentle- men spoke in hearty appreciation of Mr. Old's past services: —Mr. Dd. Richards, Mr. G. John, Mr. T. Jones, Mr. J. Hick- man, Mr. Dd. Thomas (phrenologist), Mr. H. Quaint, and Mr. D. Dan Lewis. A pleasant evening was drawn to a close by the singing of Hen Wlad fy Nhadau." The secretaries of the movement were Messrs. Richard Thomas and Wm. Ivor Williams, and the treasurer was Mr. Mor- gan Jones. Mr. Old left on Saturday last for a course of study at the Aberystwyth University. The following verses were composed for the occasion: — PENILLION Ar gyflwyniad Tysteb i T. L. Old (ieu.), ar ei ymadawiad i Goleg Aberystwyth. Mor hawdd yw canu clodydd I wrthdrych hyn o gan, Ac anhawdd bod yn llonydd Pan fo y fron ar dan; Cyflwynwn heno anrheg I un a'i haedda hi, A'r oriawr sy'n ddangoseg O'n gwir deimladau ni. I fyny fyddo'r nod Hyd risiau parch a chlod, Ei oes fo'n llawn gweithgarwch Mor wyn a glan a'r 6d. Fe weithiodd Tommy'n ufudd, Heb godi uchel lef, Organydd a Pherdonydd, Am flwyddi maith bu ef j Nid siarad yw ei nodwedd, Un tawel, gwylaidd yw, Siaradodd ef o'i fysedd I ni gerdorriaeth fyw. Yn ddystaw, diymhongar, Bu hefyd gyda'r plant, Calonau'r plantos hawddgar Ddeffrodd fel llawer tant; Edmygwn ei ffyddlondeb, Enillodd barch a bri, Un llawn o ddefnyddioldeb, Ac anwyl genym ni. Aed rhagddo mewn ddaioni, A chaffed einioes faith, A'i gogwydd ar i fyny A hapus fyddo'r daith Oes lawn o bur rinweddau, Yn gysur mam a thad, Ac uniawn fyddo'i gamrau Nes cyrhaedd nefol wlad. Tonypandy. MORGAN JONES. Wrth dy ollwng Tom, o'n plith, I fyned i'r athrofa, Ein dymuniadau fel y gwlith Ireiddiol a'th ganlyna; Am i ti lwyddo, a chael bias, Ar feusydd dy efrydiaeth, Ac fel dy arfer cofia, Tom, Fod ooron mewn gwasanaeth. Hyderwn cei fendithion fyrdd, I hyfrydoli llwybrau 'th fywyd, Dy einioes fyddo byth yn wyrdd, A hedd fo'n llywio'th ddyddiau'n hyfryd Os anhawsderau ddaw rhyw bryd I'th gwrdd ar Iwybr hardd dyrchafiad, Tro'r rhwystrau'n geryg camu i gyd, Ac yn gymhellion i'th ymdrechiad. D. THOMAS.

Porth Higher Grade School. At the recent entrance examination to the above school, 130 candidates were successful, a number of them showing splendid work. Subjoined is a list of the first forty, with the marks awarded out of a maximum of 350. It is anticipated that the new building will be ready in May next. The present temporary pre- mises is already too small to accommo- date the large number seeking admittance. Wm. Henry Lewis, Trealaw School 344 Ruth Lewis, Trealaw School 335 Maggie Jenkins, Cymmer School 332 Dd. Hammond, Trealaw School 327 Lily Hughes, Cymmer School 324 Jonathan Roberts, Trealaw School 323 James Mathews, Williamstown School 317 Lily Davies, Trealaw School 315 Edith Jones, Trealaw School 315 Sidney Morgan, Trealaw School 313 H. T. Cox, Trealaw School 312 Rees Davies, Trealaw School 311 Oenwen Vida Rees, Porth School 307 Mathew Horcombe, Trealaw School. 305 Wm. Hy. Mathew, Porth School 301 Bronwen Hodges, Williamstown Sch'l 296 Arianfryn Hughes, Trealaw School 294 Margaret Williams, Trealaw School 292 Mary Powell, Cymmer School 290 Wallis Davies, Cymmer School 287 Hannah Evans (I), Williamstown Sch 283 Alice Bailey, Trealaw School 280 Trevor Evans, Trealaw School 277 Ethel Lyons, Trealaw School 277 Cassie Lloyd, Cymmer School 277 Gwen Hopkins, Porth School 277 Arthur Deere, Williamstown School 275 Mary A. Wood, Cymmer School 275 Sidney Miles, Trealaw School 274 Fred Gingell, Trealaw School 274 Olwen Jones, Trealaw School 265 Gwladys Wigley Cymmer School 264 Florrie Pugh, Trealaw School 264 A. C. Mortimer, Cymmer School 258 Sarah A. Morris, Williamstown Sch'l 257 Mary E. Griffiths, Graigddu School 255 Margaret Owen, Trealaw School 253 Sarah Crowley, Hafod School 251 Letty Powell Davies, Porth School 250 Benjamin Isaacs, Porth School 249

Bound for Copenhagen. The following interesting letter has just been received by Messrs. Thomas and Evans from a tourist; the original may be seen at their office: September 14th, 1903. Dear Sirs,—Leaving Porth on Monday morning, August 31st, for Cardiff, and thence by boat to Weston, and on ap- proaching the Flat Holmes some of the passengers noticed four little objects float- ing on the sea. After coming near enough they were found to be small balloons ad- vertising the "Welsh Hills" Mineral Waters. Our party consisted of myself and two daughters. Leaving Weston by train, Bournemouth was reached about 1 o'clock. On Tuesday we left the delight- ful place on board the "Monarch," and landed at Ventnor, Isle of Wight, and proceeded by train to Ryde, where a stay of two days was made, during which time Portsmouth, Southsea, Carisbrooke, and Newport were visited. Returning home on Friday, September 4th, we boarded the fine nassenger steamer Majestic" at Cowes for Southampton, and when pass- ing Neft.ley Hospital the Royal yacht, Victoria and Albert," passed us en route for Copenhagen, calling on the way for Her Majesty Queen -Alexandra. Not many minutes after the Royal yacht had passed, an empty case bearing Welsh Hills Mineral Waters' was seen floating down the Solent as fast as the water could carry it. I shall be glad to know whether the case will ever reach Copenhagen-or South Africa.—Yours truly, J. H. D."

Presentation at Ynyshir. On Monday evening, a public meeting was held at Tabernacle Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, Ynyshir, with the ob- ject of showing the esteem of the church for Mr. Evan Lewis on the occasion of his undertaking the pastoral duties of Gelligroes and Baerlle Churches, Mon- mouthshire. Rev. John Morgan (pastor) presided, and in his opening address, re- ferred to the warm affection with which Mr. Lewis was regarded by the church and the locality, and to the thorough pre- paration which he had undergone for the important work he was now beginning. After Mr. John Kemp had testified to the readiness and unanimity with which the subscriptions had been given, the pre- sentation, which consisted of an elegant sentation, which consisted of an elegant roll-top writing desk and Hasfing's Bible Dictionary (4 volumes), was made. Mr. John Hughes (cashier) presented the writing desk, and in so doing, feelingly referred to the faithfulness and activity of Mr. Lewis as a member of the church, and also to his perseverance and success as a student. Then the Chairman called upon Mr. Wm. Williams to present the Dictionary, which he did with a very humorous introduction. W. Lewis re- sponded, and said he would endeavour to repay what he had received by making the best use of the presents in his minis- terial work. Solos were rendered by Misses Benjamin, Thomas, Johnson, and Jones. Mr. Tom Thomas also sang. Miss Maggie Owen and Miss Lizzie Evans acted as accompanists. Poetical addresses were delivered by Mr. Richard Jones and Mr. John Jones. Mr. Lewis was educated at Cardiff Uni- versity and Trevecca Theological College. During last session at Trevecca he was a prize-winner. His recognition service is to be held at Gelligroes on Thursday next. He commences his work with the best wishes of his many friends at Ynys- hir.

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