The Rhondda Leader

The CARDIFF EMPIRE QUEEN STREET. Managing Director.OSWALD STOLL TO-NIGHT, DLI. WALFORD BODIE, M.D.C.M. (U.S.A.), F R.M.S., Loodon, The ELECTRIC WIZARD, the FAMOUS BLOODLESS SURGEON, electrical anatomist, the Scottish eateologist, and the most wonderful exponent of physiological mal- formations the world has ever seen. Bloodless Surgery v. The Knife. Introducting- his gorgeous fit-up of electri- cal apparatus at a cost of £,OO(). Marvellous cures of the paralysed. Modern miracles performed in full view of the audience. Cheers, tears, and screams of laughter nightly. See Dr. Bodie passing thousands of volts of electricity through his body, lighting a cigarette with his finger, setting lire to handkerchiefs, &c. Important notice.—Dr. Bodie will give advice free of charge daily from 1 to 2 at the theatre to the hopeless and paralyssd. Children specially invited. Dr. Bodie has cured 900 cases discharged from all the leading .London hospitals. t HARRY LAWSON, Comedian. Pretty LILY TISO, a Neat Singer and Tricky Dancer. GREAT INTERNATIONAL MATCH, WALES v. SOUTH AFRICA, played at Swansea on Saturday last. THE BELLRINGER'S DAUGHTER, A magnificent picture story in 16 Tableaux, reproduced on the American Bioscope. A. G. SPRAY, the Quaint Comedian. ALBUflTUS & MILLAR, one of those quick, bright, and snappy acts thaf everyone likes. HARRY COATS, the Singing Navvy. WOTBERT TRIO; Spring Board Acrobats. Herr FRITZ, Illusionist, presenting a Budget of Magical Surprices. SYDNEY JAMES' STROLLING PLAYERS, in a Past- oral Entertainment of Singing, Dancing, and Ventriloquism. Bicycles stored Free of Charge. Two Performances Nightly. Early one between 7 o'clock and 9; late one between 9 o clo(k and 11, All artistes appear at each performance Box Office open daily (with exception of Saturdays) 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Plan of Grand Circle. No booking fees. Theatre Royal, CARDIFF. Lessee and Manager ROBERT REDFORD, EVERY EVENING at 7.3U, and SATURDAY at 2. ,I Last Engagement of the Season at this Theatre. File Freedom of Susanne. With Miss MABEL LOVE and Mr. PERCY HUTCHINSON. Box Office at Theatre 10 to 5. Nat. Tel. 36ii. 3085 D'ARCS GRAND CITY WAXWORK EXHIBITION St. Mary Street, CARDIFF (Opposite the Morgan Arcade). Grand New Additions. Over 200 Life-sized Figures. The Original Waxworks. Mdme. LESLIE, the great American Palmist, Phrenologist & Lecturer. Consultations from 11 to 1, 2 till 5, and 6 to 10 daily. Waxworks open from JO to 10. Admission, 3d. each. Children. 2d. -,&I 2673 «w——BaBgaeii mi II i '.minonTncMWWMi' SIGHT-TESTING AND Spectacle Fitting Only. C. F. WALTERS, S m C (By Exam., London), (QUALIFIED OPTICIAN), 15, Union St., SWANSEA (CLOSE TO THE MARKET). 3049 ■ — Ruf & Kaltenbach Watchmakers & Jewellers, 6. Hannah St. Forth For (JUDD VALUE in WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY. SPECIALITIES— Wedding and Keeper Rings, and Gem Rings, The NEW FASHION WEDDING lUNG of Exceptional Width stocked in all Sizes. A Present given with each King Watch Repairing. R' &: K. give every satisfact- Ion. Each Watch is carefully examined, properly cleaned, repaired and 'varanted. tSTABLTSHKD OVER 25 yEEHS. -1 PHIL LEEK, MONUMENTAL SCULPTOR, TREALAW. Exhibitioner, South Kensington, London j EVP* MONUMENTS, TOMBS, CROSSES, &c., executed in Granite, Marble, or Stone. Estimates given for Builrling. Carving Contracts. Monuments Cleaned and Repaired. All kinds of Chimmney Pieces to Order. Masonry in all its Branches. Designs Furnished. Letter Cutting on the Shortest Notico. 3080 D. M. WILLIAMS, Accountant and Public Auditor, BRYN GELLI HOUSE, TONYPANDY rnSl1.anee, House and Estate Agent. Deed* of Airangement, Mortgages and Transfers of Properties negotiated. Bankruptcy and Probate of Will Accounts prepared Sects Oollected. POOLE'S ALACE ORTH ERFECT ERF0RMANCES OPULAR RICES. # TWICE NIGHTLY At 7 and 9. THE TALK OF SOUTH WALES. — • See the following gorgeous array of talent. THE PALACE OF VARIETIES, PORTH. General Manager Mr. C. W. PoobF Acting and Stage Manager Mr. Wamkk Bynorth NOW LIGHTED THROUGHOUT BY ELECTRICITY! First Performance between 6.50 and 9 o'clock. Second Performance between 9 and 11 o'clock, Trains from all parts to and fro to suit each House. Monday, December 10th, 1906, and Twice Nightly During the Week. The Sensation of Two Hemispheres, THE ATLAS TROUPE, Society Athletes ATLAS, Undefeated Champion of the World'. The Beautiful and Wonderful MISS VULCANA, the Strongast L'ldy of all time, and the SISTERS GWEN and MA UD ATLAS, England Champion Strong Girls. All (Ladies especially) should see Miss Vulcana, the most beautiful, symmetrical and physically perfect woman on earth, and the world's greatest exponent of Physical Culture, in her world-famous Classic Poses." THE PERCYS (Harry and Lillie), Duettists, Dancers, Speciality Performers. ALMA CURZON, Brilliant, Up-to-date, Refined Comedienne and Burlesque Artiste. CLIfFE DOVER, Eccentric Comedian and Dancer. LOZELLE, Sensational Gymnast. SISTERS POOLE (Ada and Letta), Society Entertainers THE BRADLEYS, Novelty Trick Cyclists. The only Act of its kind on the Stage. MINT and MART, Comedy Sketch Artistes, Introducing Cros-* Patter and Paper Manipulations in Charming and Beautiful Designs. THE PALACE ELECTRIC BIOSCOPE, Thoroughly Up-to-date in e\ery particular. Total Change of Films Weekly, BROS. ZAMPAH, Great Continental One-Legged Marvels, in a Sansational Novelty Pot-Pourri Act, entitled, "Gentlemen at Practice." Introducing a Sensation of 20th Century One-Leg Chair Jumping. New, Nov6l and Original. The PALACE BAND of SELECTED MUSICIANS Under the Direction of Mr. Njmrod Williams. Popular Prices of Admission :— Circle, Is Balcony &Pit, 6d. Gallery, 3d. Early Doors, Is. 3d. Early Doors, 9d. Early Doors, 4d. Children, 2d., 3d., 4d Ordinary Doors open at 6.30 & 8.40. And Wear only Farmer's HOullIE-MADE WORKING BOOTS 8s. 11 d. & 10s. 6d Made by our own V(^ yr Workmen y/ We on the /cP'' also have a Premises Ss yr select stock of Boots Shoes and Slippers y' by noted Makers at j, jr Popular prices. Up-to-Date $Repairs a Speciality. W. H. FARMER, 6 & 7, De Winton St. Tonypandy. Established 1871. 3086 Sales by Auction. Duke Street Auction Rooms, Cardiff On TUESDAY and THURSDAY NEXT, Dec. 11 & 13, 1906, commencing at 2 p.m. prompt. IMPORTANT TO PARTIES FURNISHING. MESSRS. J. G. MADDOX AND SON will Sell by Public Auction, at their Old Established SALE ROOMS as above, an rnmense assemblage of very Superior HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE Remodel from various lesidences for absolute "ale), includin ;:—Vaiaabie Pianofortes, 6 ft., J ft. and smaller Bedroom Suites, 6 ft,, 5 ft. nd 4 ft Wardrobes, Pairs of Handsome Toilets, All Brass and other Bedsteads, Wool and Spring Mattresses, Turkey, Axminster, Brussells and Tapestry Carpets, Skin and other Hearthrugs, Brass Curbs, Fenders, Brasses, Superior Drawing and Dining Room Suites, Rosewood, Chippendale and Walnut Cabinets, 6 ft., 5ft. and 4 ft. Sideboards, Bookcases, Dining and Occasional Tables, Walnut, Chippendale, Rosewood and Gilt Overmantles, Chests of Drawers, Hall Stands and Chairs to match, Roll-top and Pedestal Desks, Safes, Office Chairs, Lounge and Occasional ditto, Oil Paintings, Etchings, Marble Clocks, Bronze and China Ornaments, Ottoman and other Couches, Stair Carpets and Rods, Sets of Toilet Ware, Dinner and Tea Services, togethei with the usual Kitchen Effects, &c., &c., in all about 000 Lots. On view day prior to and mornings of Sale. N.B.—Arrangements can be made by Country buyers to have their purchases packed and put on rail. Goods can be purchased pri- vately if desired. Established I860. Coliseum Hall, Tonypandy. Largest and most attractive Sale Room in the Rhondda Valley. This Hall is now open for the reception of all classes of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE or other goods sent in for absolute sale. Sales held each alternate Monday at 2 p.m. Next Sale Monday, Dec. 17, 1906. Cash Advances made Oll any goods sent in for sale. WILLIAM MORGAN, Auctioneer. January, 1906. For Sale by Private Treaty. TWO HOUSES and SHOPS, Nos. 13 and 14, Panel y Square, now in the occupation of Mr. J. R. Evans, Grocer, and Mr. Morgan, Refreshment Keeper. Apply to Mr. Thomas Jenkins, 32, Sherwood Terrace, Lhvynypia. 3090 Swansea Albion Permanent Building Society. SUBSCRIPTION SHARES 10 per month Deposits received at 4 per cent interest payable half-yearly. For particulars apply to Secretaries, fidward Roberts & Son, 40. Oxford Street, Swansea. 3 09 New Theatre, Park Place, CARDIFF. Sole Proprietor & Manager ROBERT REDFORD. Inaugural Week Commencing Monday, December 10th, 1906, Mr. H. BEERBOHM TREE And His Majesty's Theatre Company. Monday and Thursday Evenings and Saturday Matinee— TWELFTH NIGHT. Tuesday and Saturday Evenings- Trilby and The Man Who Was Wednesday Matinee and Friday Evening- COLONEL NEWCOME. Wednesday Eveyiing,-HAMLET. Reserved Seats (Opening Night)—Boxes £ 3 3s., £22s., lpll lis. 6d. Dress Circle and Orchestra Stalls 10s. 6d., Balcony 5s. Subsequent performances—Boxes X2 !s., £ 1 lis. 6d., £ 1 Is.; Dress Circle, 7s. 6d. Orchestra Stalls 6s.; Pit Stalls, 5s., Balcony 4s. SPECIAL NOTICE. There are still good Seats to be obtained for al Performances. Box plan now open at the Theatre Royal. J, TAYLOR, P Umbrella Manufactory. Umbrellas Re-covered equal to new, from 2,6. AND WALKING STICKS, FOR IChristmas B FOR Presents. [1, MORGAN ARCADE, CARDIFF. Orders by Parcel Post receive prompt attention 3142 ——— FERNDALE GENERAL JJOSPITAL AND EYE JNFIRMARY Patients admitted free on recommendation of the Governors. 2094 Hon. Sec.—HENRY DAV1ES THE ROATH FURNISHING CO., 42, City Road & Vere Street, ROATH, CARDIFF. OUR AIM is to supply you with reliable, artistic, well-finished Furniture j on the most economical lines. OUR METHOD consists in sending you all goods direct from our own C, Factory, thus doing away with intermediate profits. OUR TERMS are Cash, or we will arrange for Easy Payments to suit your own convenience. OUR NAME is well known in the Furnishing World, and our success has been achieved on the lines of honest dealing and giving best value for money. WILL YOU TRY US P Call and see our Show Rooms, or send for an Illustrated Free Catalogue. Nat. Tel. 1324. Western Valleys Branch: CHURCH STREET, ABERTILLERY 3055 5 Mr. BONNER MORGAN'S New Sight-Testing Rooms ARE NOW OPEN And are claimed to be the Most Complete and Perfectly-Equipped in the United Kingdom. Cases requiring medical attention are not undertaken but referred to an Ophthalmic Surgeon, CHARGES ARE MODERATE AND INCLUSIVE OF TESTING 101, Queen Street, Bui ings) CARDIFF J MOUNTAIN ASH COTTAGE HOSPITAL 13th ANNUAL EISTEDDFOD Will be held at the Grand Pavilion on Master Monday, April ist, igo7. ClliEF CHOHAL— Not Only Unto Him (St. Paul) £ 100. SECOND CHORAL-"Yr lIaf" 1st prize £ 20 2nd Elo MALE VOICE-" Spartan Heroes (D. Protheroe) 1st prize £ 20 2nd GIRLS' CIfOllt-" Sleep, My Darling, Sleep" (D. W. Lewis) 1st prize £ (3; 2nd £2 BOYS' OHOIR-" HaiJ, Hail, Merry Merry Playtime, Hail" (Tom Price) 1st prize £ 0; 2nd £2 ACTION SONG-Bays-or Girls—Own Selection 1st prize 4,3; 2nd £ 2 BRASS BAN DS-Class A-" Tannhauser" lat prize £ 41: BRASS BANDS—Class B-" Songg of Balfe" 1st prize £ 20 Vocal and Instrumental Solos, Recitation, Ambulance, Mining Competitions Chief Adjudicator- For full particulars, see Programmes, 2Jd. post free. Apply T. HUGHES, Sec., North View, Mountain Ash. 3195 API%L MAKE A LOF4 y||ji||!l> TALE RT We have the FINEST furl CHEAPEST SELECTION of E% ii le For Xmas all Groceries & Provisions the Year round LI¡¡Ü Money cau JiUY: Our many Customers know this Note our Athlrcsscs- 1LOC & CtDt., PANDY SQUARE, TONYPANDY, and at WILLIAMSTOWN. Iva t Money! Money! Money! FlIGElSTONE, The Oldest Established Cardiff Pawnbroker, LENDS MOST MONEY ON Diamonds, Gold & Silver Watches, Plate and Jewellery of every description. All Valuables kept in Burglar & Fireproof Safes. Special attention given to articles sent by post. Note One and Only Address— ?* H t N B a a*S B m aB 5*' FLIGELSTONE, 22, City Road, ROATH, CARDIFF (near Infirmary). 1ti7 Large Stock of Unredeemed Jewellery and Clothing of every description. 3102 Don't tink de world's consarn'd 'bout you You've got tel" holler sonny De man dat runs de biggest shout, Gits closest to de money. Tenders. Rhondda Urbar District Council. EDUCATION COMMITTEE. TENDERS are invited for the Supply of JJL Coal to the Council's Schools, for the period ending 30tii April, 1908. Copies of the Specification and Conditions, together with Foirn. of Tender may be had from the undersigned on receipt of a stamped addressed foolscap envelope. Sealed Tenders, endorsed Tender for Coal" must reach the undersigned not later than 10 a.m. on Friday, the 14th December, 1906. The Council do not bind tliemselvf.3 to accept the lowest or any Tender. T. W. BERRY, Director of Education. Council Offices, Pentre, Rhondda, 26tli November, 1906. 3177 Rhondda Urban District Council. TIlENDERS are invited for Alterations I and Improvements to the Old School at Penygraig. Plans and Specifications may be seen, and Bills of Quantities obtained, at the Office of the Architect, Mr. Jacob Rees, Hillside Cottage, Pentre, Rhondda, on the deposit of £2 2s. (Two Guineas) with the Accountant at the Council Offices, Pentre, which deposit will be returned on receipt of a bona fide Tender. Sealed Tenders (endorsed Tender for Penygraig School Alterations "), accom- panied by the priced Quantities under separate cover, must reach the under- signed not later than the first post on Thursday, the 27th December instant. The Council do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any Tender, T. W. BERRY, Director of Education. Council Offices, Pentre, Rhondda, 5th December, 19#0. 3196 INSURANCE COMPANIES. T CUTIIBERT GOULDING, Insurances," 5, Church a Street, Cardiff. There is nothing in the wide field of Insurance which I do not effect on the very best terms. Advice gratis. Telegrams: Poliseum." Nat. Tel- 01123. 3040 To Late for Classification. WINNING Number of Mrs. Ja.mes .Jones' W Prize Drawing for Piano, Tonypandy, No. 1007. Think this FACT over., The first order you place with me, will prove a personal recommendation. G. C. DEAN, THE TAILOE, 5A, TAFF ST., IDONTYPRIDD 8 n Next door to BOOTS, The Chemist. For High Class Bespoke Tailoring, has no equal. There are others, but G. C. Dean stands alone. For Fit, Style, and marvellous value. Call and see his 25/- Overcoats to Measure. G. C. DEAN WILL PAY YOUR RAILWAY FARE, both ways, within 20 miles Radius. Our great point is to give every purchaser satisfaction. All stock bought and priced with that intention. 3051