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----------------Gossip.
Gossip. For long-distance swimming the shark may be said to hold the record, as he can outstrip the swiftest ships apparently without effort, swimming and playing around them, and ever on the look-out for prey. Any human being falling over- board in shark-frequented waters has very little chance of escape, so rapid is the of the shark, the monster of the deep. Besides giving his attention to busi- ness, Mr. Horniman, the well-known tea merchant, has found time to, indulge his hobby of collecting curios. These are so numerous that they fill quite a ————— museum, which he has most generously given, together with a library and fifteen acres of freehold land, to the public. It is situated at Forest Hill, a southern suburb of London, and well repays a, visit. Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, in one of his speeches recently, said We seem to be in this modern time between two dangers —in the first place, of gaining a smatter- ing of everything and a knowledge of nothing; and, in the second place, of getting a, knowledge of one thing and being -C.. with regard to all the others." It will shock many to know that well within living memory, sailors were con- demned to death for assaulting superior officers. For the comparatively small offence of dislodging a young officer's front tooth by a blow with his fist, a sailor was sentenced to be hanged at the yard-arm of his ship, then at one of our dockyard ports about fifty years ago. But in this particular instance a reprieve came at a late hour, the sen- tence being reduced to imprisonment for life. We are glad to find from a London paper that Miss Blodwen Thomas, Tre- alaw, is on a, fair way to be a distin- guished contralto. She has been singing in the South of England, and has estab- lished herself an unqualified success.
I Clydach Vale.
Clydach Vale. A lantern lecture, entitled" A Peep behind the Scenes," was delivered at Bethany English Baptist Chapel, which was kindly lent for the occasion. The lecture was under the auspices of Naza- reth Gospel Mission, and was in every respect successful. The building was packed, many failing to obtain admission. The lecture wast most interesting and instructive. The lantern was kindly lent and manipulated by Mr. Wm. Harris, Trealaw. Mr. Tom James, Blaenclydach, occupied the chair.
Penygraig.
Penygraig. The Rev. E. T. Jones, Llanelly (late of Llwynypia), delivered a very instructive and enjoyable lecture on Thursday even- ing at Zoar Baptist Chapel, Penygraig. The subject was George Muller." In the unavoidable absence of Mr. J. R. Evans, Llwynypia, the chair was occupied by the Rev. D. C. Jones. There was a very good number present. Another club is to be opened in Peny- graig. This will make the third. This one is to be opened in Penygraig Road, and to be called a, National Democratic Club. We hear that the churches are making one united eifort to oppose grant- I ing a license to it.
, ICelebration of St. David's…
I Celebration of St. David's Day. Conference of Young Wales at Pentre. Enthusiastic Speeches. The inaugural meeting of the newly- formed League of Literary and Debating Societies, of which Mr. Edgar M. Jones, M.A., Porth, is the founder, was held at James' Hall, Pentre, on Wednesday even- ing. After a conference which was held at 6.15 p.m., and at which the constitution of the League was unanimously adopted, a dinner was held at the larger room. Mr. Edgar Jones acted as chairman, and was supported by Dr. Morris, Treorchy; Rev. D. Rhagfyr Jones, Troorchy; Mr. R. S. Griffiths, D.C. Dr. Morris, C.C., Tylorstown; Mr. Enoch Davies, C.C., Treherbert; Mr. David James (Defynog), Treherbert, and others. In proposing the toast, "The League," Dr. Mollis, Treorchy, said that it was with great pleasure, and certainly with the greatest confidence, he submitted the toast of the Rhondda League of Literary and Debating Societies. The formation of this League, marked, he believed, a new enoch in the history of Wales, and it was evident to him that the young men of the Rhondda were fully alive to the exigencies and demands of this new age, and, more than that, they were deter- mined to do their best under the new conditions which they now lived. The splendid system of education which they had had in Wales had transformed our country. These had been the dreams of their fathers in the past, and he was glad to find that the dreams were to a certain extent realised. But they were to remem- ber they had their own ideals, and they were far yet from reaching those ideals which they were aiming at. He believed in these societies, because he was a pro- duct of a literary and debating society himself (applause). He had been a mem- ber of a, similar society at Pontypool for three years, and whatever readiness of speech he possessed—and he supposed he was on his legs as often as anybody—he derived from being a member of that society—(applause)—and he looked back with pleasure upon the hours he, had spent there. He was gratified to hear from their splendid president—(applause) —the future member of Parliament- (applause)—the product of new Wales- (applause)—that the formation of this new League had been acclaimed with so much enthusiasm. The formation of this new League was a new departure—he did not .say anything against new departures, he liked the new man, and he was not averse to the new woman—(laughter)—but he did not like too many new things. In submitting this toast, he believed sin- cerely and was exultingly glad to find that the gathering represented fourteen societies. He strongly supported this movement, in the first place, because these societies were the means of dis- coveries, and this League would be a League of Discoverers—they would dis- cover men—the best men in Wales- (applause)—and after all, that was the best asset of the kingdom and the world. It was a debating society which discovered a Farraday, a Samuel Smiles, and it was a. debating society which discovered a Lloyd George—(loud cheers)—and although not a prophet, he ventured to prophesy that the Rhondda would not only send the best coal to the world's markets, but also send the best brains to the intel- lectual markets too. He sunnorted these societies because they were the means of preserving and maintaining individuality. He wanted these societies to impress upon their members their own individuality. He wanted them to draw out. The great fault of education in the past was that it made men too much like postage stamps. Education, up to now, had not proceeded upon the right lines. It had sought to instil things into the mind of the child rather than draw out. The formation of this new League would also be a contribution to Cymru Fydd, and it would pay handsomely, because it would enable the individual to discharge his duties more efficiently. The rev. gentle- man concluded a stirring speech by the following noble quotation — We live in deeds, not in years, In actions, not in figures on adial; We should count time in heart throbs. He lives most who thinks the most, feels noblest, acts the best." (Loud applause). Councillor Enoch Davies followed. Mr. Edgar Jones, in responding, said that he thanked them most heartily for honouring the toast of the League in such an enthusiastic manner. If the League had done nothing more than keep the young men of the Rhondda and Ponty- pridd, it would be well worthy of a toast, and he hoped that a similar toast would be proposed to it in another twelvemonth and successive twelvemonths to the end of time. But the League was going to do more than that. The various societies in the past had been like a ship without a. compass and without a rudder upon the seas, floating aimlessly round and round, and it had been a great difficulty for the captain of the ship to keep it going. The fuel had been goincr. and there had been no means to replenish it. The aims of this Society were to give a brand new com- pass and new rudder to each society and to set a, point at which each society would strive at. In turning the ship's head in the direction according to the various points of the compass, they would en- counter many ci oss-currents, but they, had taken care that there should be enough fuel in each society to meet all, and the fuel was the spirit of nationalism <ap- plause). When, by the aid of herculean strength, they had brought the League to a, working order, who knew what power of good it would be to this country of ours? He made no apology for the for- mation of the League. The time for apologising and cringing had gone by- now was the time for exultation, and that meeting was the commencement of it. He wanted to create enlightened con- stituencies of young men. He wanted the young men to put all their intelli- gence, all their patriotism, and all their idealism in uplifting their country, and to go in glory—glory in the highest sense of the word, and the glory of Gwalia above all (loud applause). fessrs. J. T'. Austin and Ben Nicholas proposed the toast of The Public Bodies," which was responded to 4n fit- ting terms by Councillors R. S. Griffiths and Dr. Morris. The toast of Ein Gw lad" was dis- pensed with owing to lack of time, but Mr. D. James (Defynog) delivered a few appropriate remarks on the subject. A choice programme of song was given during the evening, contributed to by the following gentlemen: —Messrs. E.' T. Jones, David Thomas (Ynyshir), and T. Felix Evans. Mr. Hugh Hughes, G. & L,, Treherbert, acted as accompanist. Letters of apology for non-attendance were received from the following: -Dr. Chalke, Porth; Mr. T. Eynon Davies, Count- School; Councillor T. Samuel, Porth; Mr. R. W. Jones, G.T.S.C. Rev. T. Davies, Treorchy: Rev. J. Lloyd Wil- liams, Treherbert; Mr. J. S. Grant, Porth Mi*. William vans (Thomas and Evans), Porth; and Mr. T. W. Berry.
Advertising
THEATRE ROYAL, TONYPANDY. THE FAMOUS BAND BESSES 0' TH' BARN (The Finest Band in the World-Vide Press) will give Two Performances ollly at 3 p.nl. and 7-45 p.m., On Sunday, March 4th, 1906 This Ba,nd played at Windsor Castle before their Majesties at the Birthday Festival of H R H. Prince Edward of Wales. The King expressed his delight at the magnificent performances of the Band, and requested the repetition of several items. At these Performances arrangements have been made to include in the Programme items which were performed at Windsor Castle by request of His Majesty. President Loubet described their playing as superb" and the Band has been invited to visit France again at an early date. 11 Admission by Pinogramme-1/6, 1/ 9d., 6d. 2832 GEO. COUZENS & SONS, Sat. Telf J|J°eptor SHOP-FITTERS, Five minutes from T.V.R. Station. City Road Works (Oxford Lane), CARDIFF — s
Performances at the Park Hall,…
Performances at the Park Hall, Cwmparc. "Pilgrim Fathers" in Full Character Their coming eagerly awaited for many weeks, the Pilgrim Fathers" finally arrived at the Park Hall, Cwmparc, on Thursday evening last, and so interesting was their garb and ancient their sim- plicity of demeanour that they instantly captivated the interest of the large crowd that gathered to welcome them. White- bearded, reverend Puritan fathers mingling with modest Quaker maidens, and sturdy, strait-laced youths in wide- awake hats and sober-hued garments posing as prodigies of virtue, made a pretty picture which successfully whiled away the minds of a host of collier-folk to an old-time period, when religious toleration was in its birth-throes. The Pilgrim Fathers," a simple cantata, written and composed by the prolific Root, is interesting not so much for the excellence of its musical numbers as for the charm of the historical associations of its plot. As its name implies, the work deals with the historical incident of the Puritan fathers embarking in tlio "May-i flower" to seek freedom of worship in a new and strange land. The first scene depicts the voyage outward, the self- exiled Puritans expressing their hope for final delivery from persecution in a dirge- like chorus. A death at sea gives the onoortunity for a pathetic solo by an elder's daughter. Sailors sing in praise of a life on the ocean wave, and the scene closes with a sight of land hailed in an appropriate and joyful chorus. The second scene is located in Pennsylvania, and a keynote given to the dangers beset- ting the settlers by the appearance of a. group of Indians in full warpaint, and chanting a blood-curdling chorus of defiance. Later there is a fight in the forest, the red men" are scattered, Indian women wail a dirge for their dead heroes, and finally the tactical solicita- tions of the white men ensure a peace of some years' duration. It may be said at the outset that, considering the limita- tions of the stage and the acoustic diffi- culties of the hall, the performances of the cantata reflected considerable credit on all who took part. It is worthy of note that not a single outsider" was engaged, and it is something to be proud of that in a village like Cwmparc there are so many possessed of dramatic in- stinct. The characters were represented as follows:—"Elder,'1" Mr. Rd. Bebb; "Captain," Mr. W. Butler; "Elder's Son," Mr. Griff. Thomas; "Sister of Captain," Miss M. Simons; Elder's Daughter," Miss E. A. Lewis; "Indian! Women," Misses J. Lewis, S. Williams and May Jenkins. The feature of the evening j was the singing and acting of the troupe of Indians, and their make-up deserves the warmest praise. The tomahawks immediately caught the eye, of course, while the headgear were things of mystery and awe. The cat-like prowl round the ] starte, the eerie war-cries, and the sinuous movements of the painted bodies were hugelv enjoyed by the audience, and such a successful incursion into Thespian "art" was deservedly encored. What if one brave in the excess of his warlike zeal scalped himself to such good effect that his headgear rolled on to the stage the incident was so droll that it added to the pangs of delight endured by the audience. Where all did well it would be invidious to mention the effoirts, of any individual performer, and we must rest content with only eulogising the work of Mr. John Bebb as conductor, and Miss Jenkins and Master Gwilym Jones at the piano and organ respectively. The first venture of the Cwmparc United Choir has been so successful that it is to be hoped that they will make a performance in character their annual duty. Such a proceeding would be a pleasing and profitable hobby, conducive of delight to Cwmparcians, and of benefit to the performers. The pro- ceeds of the concerts are to be given for charitable purposes.
International Football.
International Football. Ireland v. Wales at Belfast. Railway Facilities It will be noticed that the London, and North Western Railway announce ^n our advertising columns that cheap excursion tickets will be issued to Belfast, via Fleet- wood, oil Friday, the 9th inst. (provided the match is played), from all stations on the T'aff Vale system. The special is due to arrive at Fleetwood at 4.20, and this gives ample time for the excursionists to run over to Blackpool for a few hours, and they can leave there as late as 9.40 p.m. to catch the Belfast boat at Fleet- wood.
--------Appointment of Teachers.
Appointment of Teachers. Pentre Higher Elementary School.—Mr. Ii. L. Grier, B.A. (Honours in French and German). Trinity College, Dublin. Porth Higher Elementary School.—Mr. J. Mortimer Jones, B.A., Keble College, Oxford University.
A Bogus Bailiff.
A Bogus Bailiff. Ferndale Collier and Cheltenham Lady. Committed for Trial. Last week at Ferndale an ex-soldier, named Alex. Stewart Hopkins (24), was arrested, where he had been working as a miner, and taken in custody to Chelten- ham, where he was charged with obtain- ing El by. false pretences from a Chelten- ham lady, named Miss Hennigan, on January 3rd. Miss Hennigan. who is a lady of inde- pendent means, and her servant stated that on the night in question the defen- dant came to her residence, Bibury House, and asked for her brother. When told he was out, he asked to see Hiss Hennigan, who was in bed. The lady was sent for. He then told her he was a County Court bailiff and held a, warrant for £1 5s. to execute on her brother. When told by Miss Hennigan that she did not see why she should pav her brother's debts, defen- dant retorted that unless she gave him a sovereign he would proceed'to distrain on the furniture and that he had two policemen outside to assist him. He also mentioned that the warrant had been obtained by a local tradesman. As he threatened to stay all night and offered to go if £1 was paid, that sum was brought, and he departed. Shortly after the lady found that the" bailiff" and his warrant were both bogus. The defendant, who was committed for trial, said he was drunk at the time, and could remember nothing about the cir- cumstances.
Advertising
The RHONDOA LEADER MISSING WORDS COMPETITION By a Little Thought you may win Two Pounds. In our "Gos&ip" Column this week it will be noticed that a word has here and there been intentionally omitted. £ for the four missing words, Should more than one of our readers suc- eeed in sending the whole four words as they 8rmear in the original copy, the prize will be divided amongst them. Should, however, no one be absolutely correct, we shall send to six of the competitors whose coupons are nearly correct, a copy of Clias. Laiiib's "Tales from Shakespeare" as a consolation prize, and increase the money value of the Competition in our next week's issue. Fill in the following Form and post in an unsealed envelope, stamped with a halfpenny stamp only, addressed to "Competition," Rhondda Leader Office, Tonypandy, on or before Tuesday next, Mar. 6, 1906. NOTE That if the envelope is sealed, it will not be delivered. COUPON "RHONDDA LEADER" Missing Word Competition MARCH 3rd, 1906. LINE. | MISSING WORD. 9 I 15 I 28 37 j .-r~^TrT Sell t in by Address _< Ladies competing should insert Mrs. or "Miss." The missing words last week were "imbibe," jolly," "starting," and "backward." The money prize has again to be increased, no correct coupon having come to hand. The consolation prizes have been awarded to Mi.ss M. Tudball, 36, Thoma.s Street, Tonypandy; Mr. Gomer Edwards, 22. Pent-hlwfei- Road, Tonyrefail; Miss Aniiie Davies, 35, Tyla- celyn, Penygraig; Mr. W. P. Thomas, 23, Prospect Place, Treorchy; Mr. Charlie Prosser, Rose Villa, Arabella. Street, Roath, Cardiff; and Mr. J. D. Jones, 101, Moiithermer Road, Cardiff. OUR ILLUSTRATED CAT ALOGUE wil furnish information of The Best and Cheapest PIANOS By all Makers, from £ 16 i6s. od. upwards. Pianos & WaLx-xm TUNINGS AND REPAIRS, EXPERT ADVICE GRATIS, irrespective of distance. DALE, FORTY & Co., High St., CARDIFF. Also at CHELTENHAM, BIRMINGHAM, &c.
Sad Fatality to a Representative…
Sad Fatality to a Representative of the Rhondda Leader." Startling Discovery at Llandaff. Immersed for Nearly a Month. The staff of the Rhondda; Leader and a large circle of friends have been pro- foundly moved to sorrow by the sudden a,lle! painful discovery of the body of Mr. dickering—our canvassing agen.t,-lii the mill stream at Llandaff. The incidents which culminated so fatally are strikingly illustrative of the suddenness of death and exemplify the words of the old Book that m the midst of life we are in death. He was the best of friends, quiet, firm and loyal? and in the family circle was a Pattern of filial sympathy and support to his parents, Mr. Frederick William Pickering, who had for some years been on the staff of the Pontypool Free Press," came to •Tonypandy in September, 1903, to take the position of advertisement agent for the Rhondda Leader," and in the carrying out of his duties had won the Aspect of all with whom he had business relations. After he had been in Tony- pandy a, few months, his parents and sister removed from Manchester to reside with him at Trealaw, but on the death of his mother some five or six months since his father and sister returned to Manchester, where they still reside. On the 1st of this month Mr. Pickering came to the office as usual, and having gone through the usual business routine of the morning, arranged with Mr. Jones, the manager, to visit Cardiff on the follow- lng day to see some customers; with refer- ence to their advertisements, further ai'i'anging to be at the office for other in- structions on Saturday morning, the 3rd "ist. but although he did not come to the office on Saturday, as expected, this dId, not cause much surprise, it being optional for him to visit other places than those previously arranged fQil'. On the following Tuesday Mr. Lewis, with whom he resided, sent information to this office that he had left home on Friday morning è" usual, had taken a return ticket to Cardiff with the intention of being back the same night, but had not up to then returned. His relatives at Manchester fifie communicated with, as it was thought he might have taken a trip there. ~t was ascertained that he had not arrived there, and the news of his being missing Naturally caused considerable anxiety both to, his friends and to the staff of the "Leader," but nothing really serious was dlltlclpated, The information received at tins office on Monday last of the discovery °f the body of a man in the mill stream Llandaff, on which was found a receipt "0°k of the "Rhondda. Leader," came With a shock to his colleagues, and estab- lished the painful fact that a sad mishap had occurred. From enquiry since made the evidence given at the inquest, it shown that he took the 9.35 train from j^inas on the morning of Friday, the 2nd February, for Cardiff, got out at Llan- Station, and called upon Mr. ■Rougher at the Welsh Bacon Factory with leierence to an advertisement order which Vas about to expire. He was then in his j^sual health and spirits, and finding he fad over an hour to spare, expressed his intention of having a look at the Cathe- ui'al, which he said he had not previously en. This was about half-past eleven "elock, and it is surmised that after yisiting the Cathedral he went with the ^tention of taking the path by the side "t the river towards the station, but not Allowing the right path went towards a Part of the mill stream which is entirely Unprotected and a most dangerous Place for a stranger. The stream just at this point, being in close proximity to the nush-gates, is so rapid that even a good swimmer would have little chance of extricating himself without assistance. The eceased, it is known, was unable to swim, not havir as a boy taken any interest in ithltlC sports. Anyone slipping or fall- |)"<r into the water here while the flush- ^te was open would be drawn under by he current. It was noticed some days Previous to the finding of the body that here was something which prevented the Sate from closing properly, but as it was lot necessary to close them at that time 1.0 investigation was made. From the Hiie deceased left Mr. Lougher he does Klot seem to have been seen by anyone, ut the fact that his watch having stopped t 12.30 points to the fact that he was on way to the station to catch the 12.54 rain, which he told Mr. Lougher he in- tended travelling by. The Inquest. TJ Wednesday the Co roner, Mr. E. B. eece, held an inquiry at the Police tation, Llandaff, into the circumstances the death of the unfortunate man. ft u S brother, Mr. James Pickering, 25, old Street, Moss Side, Manchester, gave fni Hce identification. The deceased's • "11 name was Frederick William Picker- g. He was 45 years of age, and un- married. He last heard of him about a j °hth ago. Witness said deceased's ather, mother and sister had been resid- es; for some time with the deceased at ealaw, but on the death of the mother, father and daughter returned to Man- chester. Deceased anticipated coming to ^hchester shortly to see his relatives. ^Mr. W. D. Jones, manager, "Rhondda °ader,» said that the deceased had been Ployed as an advertisement canvasser ,.r the "Leader for about years. He i^ed jn apartments in New Century Rouses, Trealaw. He believed that de- based came originally from Manchester. Tj last saw him alive on the 1st of Feb. 6 canie to the office that day, and wit- ^ss arranged with him to call at a num- ,ei* of places in Cardiff on the following He had never seen him since. He folf 'have been at the office on the j, wiiig Saturday with his accounts to bis commission. When he last ;v. him he appeared to be in his usual 31th and spirits. Witness subsequently o^vered that he had not called at any ha 1 P^aces arranged for in Cardiff, but had called at one place in Llandaff. Mr. Alfred Ed. Lougher, bacon curer th + l-ovision merchant, Llandaff, said at he could hardly remember the date tr1 which deceased had called upon him. ^.e thought it might be the 8th inst. They discussed several matters, but did not e any actual business. Deceased inced a desire to see the Cathedral, *"bat he would like to see it, as g had never seen it before. He sug- th him to take a short cut along e ^de of the mill stream and come up ^.7 the bridge in order that he could take road to the station. He saw nothing of him. Wprif t Morgan, miller, said that he Up to the mill stream on Monday, oa+ and when he lifted the flush- bn/T18 "e saw a body rushing through .neath in the water. He called the aft °n' was in the churchyard, who iju gave information to the police, five 7ater *n mill stream was about deep, and just where the body found was a deep hole. ti P.C, Dyer said that he assisted in get- S the body out of the mill stream on the 26th, and conveyed it to the mortuary. On the body was found L2 17s. 4d. in cash, a silver watch and chain, a bunch of keys, two receipt books belonging to the Rhondda Leader." The last entry, into one of these books was January 30th. The deceased's watch had stopped at 12.30. Dr. Arthur, Llandaff Yard, said that he examined the body, and found no ex- ternal marks of injury upon it. Deceased had been in the water from a. fortnight to a month. Death he believed was due to drowning. The Coroner, in summing-up, said that they had no reason to suppose that the deceased had committed suicide. When he was last seen he appeared to be in his usual good health and spirits. They had heard what his brother had said about his writing home. He appeared then to be in a cheerful mood, and contemplated visiting them at Easter. The last person who had seen him alive was Mr. Lougher, and he believed that it was about a fort- night ago that deceased had been speak- ing to him. On the other hand, Mr. Jones had said that it was on the first of Feb- ruary, and that he was expected on the following Saturday. When he conversed last with Mr. Lougher he desired to visit the Cathedral, and Mr. Lougher pointed out the best way for him to reach the station by walking along the mill stream, and it was possible that he might have fallen in. They had no evidence to this effect, and he thought that the only thing they could do was to bring in an open verdict. He had not been seen since the 2nd of February, and there was nothing to show how he got to his death. There was, however, one curious circumstance about it, and that was that Mr. Lougher saw him about noo'n and his watch had stopped about noon. The Coroner wound up by saying that it was quite possible that deceased had tumbled into the stream. The jury brought in a verdict to the effect that deceased was found drowned in the Llandaff mill stream, and that drowning was the cause of his death; but there was no evidence to show how he got into the water. The funeral takes place at the cemetery adjoining the Cathedral at Llandaff to-day (Thursday),
The Forthcoming Visit of the…
The Forthcoming Visit of the Besses o' th' Barn Band. The inhabitants of the Upper Rhondda owe a debt of gratitude to Messrs. Poole for the forthcoming visit of the above band on Monday, March 5th. It will be remembered that the band paid a visit to Treherbert about six months ago, and gave an afternoon performance, which was largely attended, but owing to the fact that the performance took place in the afternoon, most of the working men of the district could not attend. Conse- quently, Messrs. Poole were approached with a. view of getting another perform- ance, but owing to the bookings of the band being full, negotiations failed. How- ever, Messrs. Poole, with their usual great enterprise, have procured the services of the band previous to their tour around the world. On this occasion we are promised music which the critics of Great Britain and the Continent have described as marvel- lous" and "wonderful." The late Sir Arthur Sullivan, after hearing the Besses o' tj. Barn Band play Tannhauser," ex- pressed himself in the following terms — I have never heard such a splendid per- formance of T'annhauser' in my life." The tour which the band intends taking around the world includes most of the principal towns and cities in the United States and Canada and other British Colonies if possible, and it is fully ex- pected that they will meet with a great reception wherever they go. We, there- fore, strongly recommend all lovers of music to take this opportunity, which will be the last for a few years.