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I PENYGRAIGi DemocraticGlub
PENYGRAIG DemocraticGlub Police Prosecution. Struck Off the Register. ^ireat interest was evinced in the pro- against tiie rsatronal juemociaoie Ultio, renygiaig, tins morning at tne to, Lil iroiice couxt, before ma estipeu- "lai vAl-tilur- Lewis) and ocher "algiscrates. Mr. W. r. iNichoias prose- on oeiiaii oi the police, ana Mr. v°r JLiowen ^instructed by Ma-, Piroexnx, Messrs. Cousins, lioxtora and Jfhoenix, ^i'ain; cieiended. .1.11 opening tne case for the prosecution, 4r. iNiciiolas said that this was an appli- cation by oupi. (Joie to nave the lNational democratic uiub, Jfenygraig Jtioad, i'eny- gralg, struck oil the register, on the bounds 01 (1) not being conducted in laitli, and (aJ frequent drunkenness oil the pienirses. The Club, said Mr. ^tehoias, was started m March, lyuti, Mr. J, lJ. YViliiarns being appointed steward ELt a salary of .t;:& lUs. a weeli, whilst the serviCes of Mr. James B. Grant were 'Gained as secretary at 16s., plus 2b. for UUciay duties. Among the persons pre- llt at the inception of the Club was a komas Evans, who was generally known s J-oui iiivans, Penygraig, and who after- wards became the president of the Club. (Mr. iNiciiolas), however, desired it to made perfectly clear that this gentle- 'ari was not THE Tom Evans, of Peny- wlio was the treasurer of the local ■■^strict Miners' federation, and who, he proud to say, was a member of the r^ftoudda Urban District Council. The J>Hi liivans who became president of this ,<ub was eventually arrested for being lUni £ and was dismissed from his office spiesident. pealing with the rules of the Club, lv r' -Nicliolas said that, as far as these ei'e concerned, they were about the best of the Club. The motto of the Club j,as Government of the People, by the toyie, for the People," and its objects s democratise Parliament, thus making k>Rla* an<^ industrial legislation, not only jj^sible, but certain, by securing the lllíhamentary enactment of certain s s, in which are included" (a) adult ttt a e, (b) automatic legislation with a fee months' qualification, (c) one man e vote, (d) official expenses of election ball Paid from State funds, (e) second payment of members, and (g) )e .^ction of the hereditary principle in j^pslation," objects to which he (Mr. a cholas) could subscribe as heartily as { **e. Another object was to secure a the benefit of the members as large atij?0r^on as possible of the money 5^ally spent in intoxicating drink." resrf0cee^^nS comment upon the cor- Saii0l^ence and minutes, Mr. Nicholas aHd ^r" Grant was the soul Vqj body of this institution. He was a ingenious gentleman, and the pity tale f had not used his undoubted W+ towards promoting something w than this kind of institution. They attempted to carry out the objects out, except in so far as the drinking s concerned. Continuing, Mr. Nicholas said that the Wag started on 10th March, 1906, Ho l 111 that date up to January, 1907, <irihies6 -a sum than £ 250 was spent in Wa+ including £ 3 9s. for mineral a11(i6rs and £ 5 5s. Hid. for newspapers affUia+St,?tionery' In July> 19°6, they t^tion themselves to an excellent insti- ati<j ;*> the Workmen's Club Institute, affiliar sooner was the right of inter- latioll er aIOn cOInferred upon them than they tKe rhSed this right to the utmost. When ^emkl was started, it had only thirty this s' whilst on the night of the raid ic 11 er had increased to 304, of nig},? were out of compliance on the Hjaiv,+ ? the raid. He (All-. Nicholas) as a^ained that the Club was only used as anient for obtaining drink, and <W+ he believed that it was not con- SS ln g°od faith.. tlie Williams, Porth, who raided PajjjPf^ises on the 12th May, aecom- ? by other officers, gave evidence, Cluh described the premises where the uTf8 ^ocated. It was a cottage, said tness, consisting of four rooms, r 0Wllstairs and one upstairs. The 4, °°kU on the ground floor was known } 11 bar" the second known as the tap- ioonu, Whilst the partitions between two i th Ul>staira had been dome away with. kr8 night of the raid, several drunken ^0hcS+^ere ^ouad in these rooms, whilst 6 literary fare provided were a dictionary, and some old i e fe,r^>0rs* -^mong the discoyeries in ■j^ter)'016 a Punching bail and a fiddle ^5rut0r Williams, under cross-exami- •i^-r- ^vor h»ovven, said On the ni8ht of the raid he did not ] aay °i the men found on the to stand up under threat of UP- Some of the men were drunk," but he did not arrest Oy'u ■'•he minute books were not pro- ^i' ^Pt, inasmuch as they did not con- t ,^v ~nanie of the proposer or seconder I d%y potion. iifClls&inOWen On 8th May there was a Miners' Leaders and their ¡ y^P^ndiary That is to your credit [ 4i4k 11 do something besides selling [u6tty "^pwen: Jt shows they were a Club to do that ^Ka^^diai-y Is there any record of V"~No, sir. r^j 0m the minute book, Mr. offirTw-a reference to the steward's ^tmg at the bar> i'lfasa a88' Officiating 1 frSWi Sunday- vi0^ the '^r- Bowen rea,d extracts tb^-Qce nSmute hook recording that a cer was kept to eject unruly ft h^W6n There was a Clothing Club waen't there? there ainS: didn't see a bit Sth^^ne7+l TAte Nothing Club was August, 1906. (To the ». ■ it wasn't a very great suc- bi ■ Bo 4WWwi, A^Put newspapers. You ^ie??ka aiL the corning papers, tr ldu't tJ' °d some religious papers? »ee any. res> sir11 Dl9^e any inquiries about it? Wal?ni4 fe °^er of March 18th. ^aily "Reynolds," "South fiv /'Echo," Western Soh's tJ8'" Rhondda Leader," a q. ^eekiy ), Armoury," "'Thom- ^tholio their taste was IC, ^tnwy^?ig' corr<>borated the = Rhondda Leader "—on the table. He had kept the Club under observation, and on several occasions had seen men leaving under the influence of drink. Detailings specific instances of persons coming from the Club drunk, witness mentioned the case of a woman who had been denied her husband at the door of the Club. When, a few minutes later, a number of mem- bers left the premises, this woman pushed her way in, and shortly afterwards emerged with her husband, who was under the influence of drink. In fact, added witness, closing time, morning and even- ing, on Sundays, saw men coming from the Club under the influence of drink. In answer to the Stipendiary witness said that he had not seen any literature in the -ub towards assisting or promoting the object set out in the rules. The place was in a very dirty condition, and quite insanitary. Further evidence was given by P.C.'s Cummings, Grubberman, and Preece. Mr. Ivor Bowen, counsel for the defence, without calling any evidence, submitted that a serious issue was in- volved by the action of the police, and as far as the evidence of Inspector Williams was concerned, he was prepared to fight to the bitter end. He had advised his clients and taken upon himself the re- sponsibilitv of not calling any evidence. The Stipendiary therefore ordered that the Club be struck off the register for twelve months. Mr. W. P. Nicholas was allowed a special fee of three guineas.
|Local Will. -
Local Will. Mr. T. Price, Traorchy. Mr. Thomas Price, of Brynbedw, Tre- orchy, and of the firm of T. Price and Sons, tailors, of High Street, Treorchy, who died on the 23rd of March last, left estate of the gross value of LI,762, with net personality R,1,380, and probate of, his will, dated the 29th of December, 1906, has been granted to Mr. George Rees Protheroe, of High Street, Treorchy, chemist, and Mr. William Henry Owen, of Ynyswen Schools, Treorchy, school- master. The testator left his estate in trust for his wife for life, and subject to her interest he left blocks of real estate in Treorchy to each of his children, and he left to them also the ultimate residue of his estate.
FACTS ABOUT ANIMALS' EYES.
FACTS ABOUT ANIMALS' EYES. For some years past the eminent ophthalmolo. gist, Dr. Lindsay Johnson, has been investigat- ing the eyes of animals, and has made some valuable discoveries of great interest to zoology and our knowledge of the evolution of various animals. One of the most remarkable of these researches is a confirmation of Darwin's theory that man is closely related to the primates. From his investigations Dr. Johnson has found that the eyes of all the apes, including man, are prac- tically identical. Each has the highly complex lystem of veins and arteries, and the direct or parallel vision. According to this authority, the dog has two ancestors, one round-eyed and the other oval-eyed. The first is the hyena, and the latter the bear through the raccoon. All animals exiaosed to cha-on hv p.nemipK such as the hare.
TO FRESHEN UP FURNITURE.
TO FRESHEN UP FURNITURE. Upholstered furniture requires a thorough cleaning every now and then to keep it in good condition. The stuffed parts should he covfJca with a towel and beaten with a carpet caiio the towel being occasionally shaken to get rid of the dust. The woodwork should be washed with tenid water and soapsuds, and afterwards polished with a flannel dipped in kerosene. Mahogany needs only to be nibbed with a dry + tho Brass knobs and handles, if lacquered, can be cleaned with tepid soapsuds, whilst unlacquered. brass work should be washed with soapsuds and then rubbed with salt and vinegar, a final polishing being afterwards given with dry whiting. Young Jenkins (just out of college and proud of his moustache) to his best girl's five-year-old brother: Well, Willie, what do you expect to be when you are a man? Willie:" Oh, I don't know yet. What do you expect to be? Lady Fare (inside four-wheeler): Cabmtn- cabman! Surely you're going out of your way! Cabby (rousing himself): Bless me, mum, you gave me quite a turn! I'd forgot all about you, and was driving back to the stables! Hizonner: You are charged with breaking a chair over your wife's head." Prisoner: It was an accident, your honour." Hizonner: Wh&t! Didn't you intend to hit her? Prisoner: Yes; but I didn't intend to break the chair." Doctor: "I am pleased that your husband has taken some animal food. How did he get on with it?" "Sure, doctor, he gobbled up the corn and split beans with a relish; but I couldn't get him to eat any o' the chopped hay." "Mrs. Stebbins is a very mean woman." "What has she done?" "She gave her little boy a slice of bread and butter and told him to go out and sit where he could smell the black- berry jam Mrs. Perking;s was making." A little girl went into a baker's shop one day and asked the baker for a pennyworth of broken biscuits. On the baker saying he had not any at present the little girl replied: "Oh, that does not matter, I will wait until you break them! "Mr. Jones," said the office boy, "I got ter get off dis afternoon. Me gran'mother is dyin' I've something for you to do to-day, Johnnie," said Mr. Jones; "but you may go at four o'clock." "Aw! wot good is four o'clock?—the match begins at two! Wife: "I had better take that hat for forty- five shillings." Husband: "But I've only got two pounds with me now. I'll have to owe them the odd five shillings." Wife: "Oh, then, I'll take this one for three guineas; five shillings is too insignificant a sum to owe." Tramp: "Please, mister, will you give me a few pennies for a starving wife?" Bachelor: Not me. In the first place, I haven't got any pennies; in the second place, I have no earthly use for a starving wi'e; and, in the third place, I don't want a wife on any account." Dick (looking at picture-hook): I wonder what the Noahs did with themselves all day long (n the Ark?" Mabel: "Fished, I should think." Bobbie: "They didn't fish for long." Dick and Mabel: "Why not?" Bobbie: Well, you see, there were only two worms!" An Irish officer addressing his men, who had just returned from a somewhat fruitless expedi- tion, said: "You were no doubt disappointed because this campaign gave you no opportunity to fight but u there had been any fighting there would have been many absent faces here to-day." Mr. Green (who has been listening to Mr. Brown's accost of a trip round the coast): "And how did you like it, Mrs. Brown? Mrs. Brown: "Well, I didn't see much of the scenery, but the cabin was very comfortable, and the stewardess a most sympathetic woman." Bessie: "Oh, Tommy! My new baby doll is almost human! When I squeeze her she begins to cry, and,when I put her to bed she closes her eyes! Tommy: "Huh! She'd be more human if she closed hor eyes when you walk the floor with her and begin to cry when you put her to bed! "Now, Willie Jenkins," said the master, "how many seconds make a minute?" "Mas- culine or feminine?" "Masculine or feminine —what do you mean?" There's a big differ- ence. When father says he'll be down in a minute it takes him sixty seconds; but sister's minutes are about 600 seconds." Mrs. Startuppe: "Ah, professor. And how is my daughter getting on with her music? Do you think she will ever become a great singer? Professor: "Madam, it is very hard to say. Mrs Startuppe: "But surely she possesses some of the qualifications?" Professor: "Ach I Yes, madam; she has a mouth. A witty member of the legal profession was once a guest at a dinner reii^rkab e for .ts meagreness. The dining-room had been newly and splendidly furnished. Some of the guests congratulated the host on his taste in ^f^a- tion "For my part, I would rather see gilding and more carving I sa^ vnt.
I Local Musical Successes.)
I Local Musical Successes. ) At the recent examination of the College of Violinists, held at Cardiff, the following candidates were successful: — Gwen Williams, 12, Ysgyborwen Terrace, Clydach Vale (Third Grade), 85 marks; Albert Williams, 60, Morton Terrace, Ciydach Vale (First Grade, Honours), 92 marks; Tom Phillips, 39, Ely Street, Tonypandy (Second Grade, Honours), 92 marks; and Hubert Amos, Rhys Street, Trealaw (First Grade, Honours), 90 marks. The above candidates are pupils of Mr. Herbert Ware, A.O.V., Tonypandy. The examiner was Mr. Basil Althans, London (Director of the College of Violinists).
Conversazione at Treorchy.
Conversazione at Treorchy. A most successful conversazione was held at Jiethania Vestry, Treorchy, on Tuesday evening, under the auspices of the Treorchy Male Voice Choir. The object of this social meeting was a most laudable one—to foster a feeling of com- radeship amongst the singers, and to im- press upon each the conviction that he was a unit to be reckoned with in the ultimate strength of the society. It is the intention of the choir to com- pete at the National Eisteddfod to be held next August at Swansea, and in view of this, it is to be hoped that the sound practical advice given by most of the speakers at this pleasant gathering will be appreciated and acted upon. One of the features of the meeting wag the prominence given in the toast list to young speakers, and the organisers are to be complimented upon making this depar- ture, which is undoubtedly a move in the right direction, and ought to be emulated by other societies in kindred gatherings. The chairman of the evening was Mr. W. T. Jones, D.C., who performed his duties admirably. Mr. Jones has been, and is, a strong supporter of the Treorchy, Male Voice Choir. When the choir started, about two years ago, he was one of the first to come forward and assist the young organisation by every means in his power. In this he differs from many public men we have come across from time to time. He does not wait for success to crown the efforts of any organisation before he comes on and lends a helping hand, but is ever ready to put his shoulder to the wheel from the very start. The following toasts were honoured: — The Royal National Eisteddfod of Wales," proposed by Mr. J. Samuel, M.E. (County Council lecturer), and seconded by Mr. E. J. Price. Messrs. H. Howells (one of the adjudicators at the Swansea National) and D. H. Davies responded, the latter very appropriately rendering the Welsh National Anthem as a response. The Treorchy Male Voice Choir," pro- posed by County Councillor Tom Jones, and seconded by Mr. J. T. Jones, L.R.A.M. Mr. Wm. Davies responded. The Conductor" (Mr. D. H. Davies), proposed by Mr. E. H. Davies, junr. (Pentre), and seconded by Mr. Hugh Hughes, G. & L. Mr. D. H. Davies re- sponded in fitting terms. The Guests of the Evening," proposed by Mr. W. Davies, and seconded by Mr. Septimus Ashton, and responded to by Dr. Arm- strong and Mr. W. P. Thomas, D.C. The toast to The Ladies" was proposed in felicitous terms by Mr. Tom Rees (Ton), seconded (in a dumb—yet effective- speech) by Mr. Harry Lewis, and respon- ded to by Miss Gertrude Jones. The final toast, The > Chairman," was pro- posed by Dr. Tribe, seconded by Mr. Roderick Morgan (Guardian), and re- sponded to by the ^Chairman. During the^ evening, gramophone selec- tions were given, the instrument being kindly lent by Messrs. E. H. Davies and Son, Pentre. A word of praise is due to the ladies who waited most graciously upon all the gentlemen present., and the company broke up feeling that a delight- ful evening had been spent in a delight- ful manner—a conversazione in the true sense of the term.
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Theatre Hall) Tonypandy. Caersalem, Eglwys y Bedyddwyr Neillduol Llwynypia. Oynelir OYFARFODYDD PREGISTHU yn y lie uchod y Sabbath nesaf, Mehefin 16eg, pan y gwasanaethir gan y Parch. W. OYNON EVANI, G. & lj., y Phovographyad enwog o Flaenycwm, boreu a'r hwyr, a chan y farch. 1. DAVIES, Pentre, yn y prydnawn. Rhoddir croesaw calonog i bawb. 3581
Llantrisant Parish Council.
Llantrisant Parish Council. A meeting of the Llantrisant Parish Council was held at the Schools, Tony- refaii, on Monday afternoon. Mr. Wm. John, itiantrisant, was in the chair I and all the members were present, together with the Clerk (Mr. W. Mordecai). The minutes of the last meeting were read and signed. A letter was read from the Established Church authorities at Llantrisant, request- ing the permission of the Council to divert a path leading up to the Church. This was granted, subject to there being no objection being raised after the proper notices had been put up. Mr. Henry Gale raised the question as to the necessity of improving the foot- path leading from Edmondestown to Pen- rhiwfer, and of removing obstructions to certain rights of way at Penrhiwfer. It was resolved that the members of the Tonyrefail Ward form themselves into a committee to investigate into the matter and to report to the next Council meeting. The much-discuseed burial question was again brought before the Council's notice, and it was decided to hold a parish meet- ing at Llantrisant Schools on July 3rd to decide whether there shall be one central cemetery for the whole parish, or two cemeteries, one in the Tonyrefail Ward and one in the Town Ward. A precept was issued upon the overseers for 220, to cover expenses in connection with the Burial Act. It was resolved that in future the meet- ings of the Council shall be held at Ponty- clun, on the second Wednesday in the month in which the meetings are held at 7.30 p.m. The Clerk was instructed to obtain the District Council's per- mission for the use of their offices.
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I I Glamorgan County Rate…
Glamorgan County Rate Assess- ment Committee. On Wednesday, the County Rate Assessment Committee met at the Coun- cil Office, Cardiff. The Committee was well attended from all parts of the county. Councillor J. Blandy Jenkins, J.P., proposed the re-election of Alderman E. ±1. Davies, J.P., Pentre, as chairman of the Committee, which was seconded by Alderman W. Howell, J.P., Pencoed, both in complimentary terms stating and testifying to his ability for that impor- tant position, and thereupon elected un- animously. Alderman E. H. Davies, while thanking the Committee, acknowledged his in- debtedness to the support given by the Committee in carrying out and bringing about more equitable and uniformity in the method of assessment in some Unions, and asked them to continue in their co- operation in removing inequalities of assessments that were still existing within the county. The Clerk (Mr. T. Mansel Franklen) received a number of letters from over- seers of different parishes in the Bridgend and Cowbridge Union which had been lately re-valued by professional valuers for county purposes, applying for details of the new valuation, with a view of adopting same for Union purposes. It was resolved to supply copies of valuation to those who had paid for the cust of valuation and for the copies so supplied. The question of alleged inequalities in the system of deduction from the gross estimated rentals to arrive at the ratable value in various Unions was discussed, and Mr. Franklen was directed to apply to the various Union Assessment Com- mittees to supply. particulars of the basis now in operation with their Assessment Committees, and also to state what system was adopted within their Unions to arrive at the ratable value of large properties and other industries.
Dropsy, Bright's Disease,…
Dropsy, Bright's Disease, and Heart Weakness: Unable to work for 32 weeks, cured by Verio s ea.weed ionic. Mr John Maciniilau, 9, Castle-gable, .Perth} writes, June SUfch, 1905 :—C the beginning of June, 1904, .1 got a severe cliui on tne kid- neys, and alter a long attendance oi two doctors, 1 was told it wan iirigat s disease, i had also great weakness ot the heart, and Suifered terribly from dropsy. When fciiehrsi doctor stopped coming we sent lor another, but lie had not been aitendiug me long when he said there was not much ilope; so I stopped his treatment and took V euo s Seaweed Ionic. Inat was in February last; since then it has done tor me what two doctors did not do in uearly a year, 1 was oil worK 6'a weeks, but i am now able to continue my work daily, and i am about as well as ever i was except for a little swelling in the legs." Vello's bea weed Tonic for purity and all- round poteucy has not its equal anywhere tur kidney troubles, stomach, liver, and blood diseases; it strengthens, regulates, and restores the body to a nealthy aud vigorous state. Ksjjecially good lor chronic constipation, lU- digestion, and all kidney and heart aiiections. Price iiiY2 and 2/9, at chemists everywhere. 3539
Rhondda Urban District Ciouricii…
Rhondda Urban District Ciouricii a Officials' Annual Outing. On Monday last, the officials of the Iihon~^a Urban District Council held their annual outing, The rendezvous this year was tne ancient town ot Taunton, jsomereetshire. U niortunately, the weather was not very promising when the party met ai xstrad Citation, heavy ram having fallen; but luckily it did not louow them to their journey's end. The party, which, numbered about forty, left istraci by the V .oU a.m. tram for Car dill, and thence via illessrs. V. and A. Campbell's, JLta., steamer, Waverley," to W eston-super-j Mare. The sea trip was quite enjoyable, I)avy Jones" being rather boisterous and a strong breeze prevailing. When nearing the JSngltsh coast, some half-a- dozen of the party, who had taken up their position near the ship's bows, re- ceived an unwelcome baptism, which created a little commotion and was the means of dispersing them to more pro- teeter positions. Un arrival at Weston- super-Mare, the party wended their way to the C.W.H. (Station, and were con- veyed by the 10.56 a.m. tram en route for Taunton, which was reached at 11.40 a.m. Dinner had been timed for 12 o'clock noon, and the catering was entrusted to Mr. Claridge, of the London Hotel. A delicious spread of eatables had been pro- vided, to which due justice was done, and Mr. ciaridge was congratulated upon his services. The next item on the pro- gramme was a visit to the Municipal buildings, the Museum, and other places of interest, accompanied by Mr. D. Jfidwaius, A.M.I.C.JU., borough engineer and surveyor of Taunton (late chief assistant engineer and surveyor, Jtthondda U.D.C.J. After an enjoyable six hours' stay, the 5.40 p.m. train was boarded en route for the homeward journey, and on arrival at Weston-super-Mare the com- pany were afforded another It hour's enjoyment previous to their embarking the steamer, which was due to leave the port at 8.30 p.m. The return channel trip was made without any notable event, which no doubt was due to the experience gained on the forward journey, and the party, on arrival at Cardiff, proceeded to Queen Street Station en route for their respective homes—thus terminating an- other most enjoyable outing. The secre- tary and treasurer on this occasion were Mr. 1\ Evans (accountant's department) and Mr. Ivor Bowen (surveyor's depart- ^n0i1 JesPectively, to whom great credit is due for the successful manner in which they carried out their onerous duties.
'[Porth Palace.,
Porth Palace. The boards at the above popular house are this week occupied by Cussac-Talma, the famous illusionist, who performs what may ba very appropriately termed the twentieth century miracles. He is assisted by Mdlle. de Forge, who, claims to per- form, unaided, the greatest Protean feat ever attempted, and challenges the world for £500. A very fine effect is the Little Colonel by Ernest Montefiore and Co., whilst Hestor and Paulus, comedy acrobats, create aching sides. Johnny Dwyer is a treat in himself, and has already made a fast impression upon the Palace patrons. The Derby Race run on June 6th is also shown on the Bioscope. Another excellent programme is secured for the coming week. Ernie Myers, the man who sets all London laughing, is coming, and we are requested to state that Mr. Poole nor his manager, the genial Mr. Bynorth, will be responsible for any broken ribs diiring the next week. On the same bill are Kato's Komical Kidgets, in their mannikinio automatic theatre; Les Valdos, the eccentric motor- bus men; and Robins and Collier, in their musical comedy scena. The Lady and the Porter."
------Memorial Hall to the…
Memorial Hall to the late Judge I Gwilym Williams. A public meeting was held on Friday last in the Trealaw Uirls' School to con- sider the matter of the proposed memorial hall to the late Judge Otwilym Williams, Trealaw. The meeting was well attended, Mr. J. D. Williams, U.C., Ciydach Court, occupying the chair, and supported by Mr. W. e. Nieliolas (solicitor), Councillor T. Evans, Councillor D. C. Evans, and several other influential gentlemen. The Chairman, in the course of his address, explained the reason of the delay which had occurred in this matter. Mr. Rhys Williams had been indisposed for some considerable time, having been ordered abroad by his medical attendant, and consequently matters had been delayed. tiowever, lUr. Rhys Williams had now purchased the site of the hall, which was to be at the corner of Trealaw Bridge, Trealaw side. Mr. J. D. Wil- liams further explained that the building would be absolutely free and handed over freehold to the public. Plans were now being constructed, and the hall would consist of a reading room, assembly hall, library, and billiard room. Three persons were elected from the following collieries: —Cambrian, Gla- morgan, and Naval, to assist the commit- tee in placing the matter before the work- men of the respective collieries. Mr. W. P. Nicholas, the secretary, related the whole of the business tran- sacted at Ciydach Court, which was the venue proposed by Mr. Rhys Williams himself.
Singing Festival at Blaenyowm.
Singing Festival at Blaenyowm. The annual gymania ganu" of the Welsh Baptists oi Treherbert and district, held at jJiaenycwm. Baptist Chapel, has this year been an unprecedented success, thanks to the strenuous extorts ot the local conductors and Prof. T. D. Edwards, A.i&.tj.M., M.I.S.M. (organist 01 Salem, Porth), Pontypridd, whose valuable ser- vices as conductor were requisitioned for the final rehearsals. The singing was of a very high standard. The churches represented included Calfaria, Blaenycwm, Soar, and LiLbanus. Mr. T. D. Jjidwards displayed rare taste and ability, and created a most favourable impression. The masterly manner in which he conducted the combined choirs won high approbation on all sides. This was his first appearance in Upper Rhondda as a conductor, but it will probably not be his last. The choristers were materially supported by the Blaenycwm btnng Band, under the able leadership of Mr. Wm. Davies, A.U. Then excellent playing of the accompani- ments was much admired. The accom- panists were Miss Maggie Davies, Miss Jennet Rees, Miss L. Jeukins, and Mi G. Dudoch Thomas. A capital programme was rendered, including two anthems by local composers, viz., Trowch eich wynebau ataf Fi (Sol. Watkins, F.T.S.O.) and" Hosana." (G. Dudoch Thomas, A.C.). Sacred solos were ren- dered by Miss May Sheppard, Miss M. A. Davies, Miss L. Jenkins, and Mr. Ben Thoma while the Revs. D. Davies, W. Oynon Evans, L.T.S.C., and H. Harris, D.D., presided.
Ton.
Ton. Great disappointment was felt at the absence of Mr. Russell Williams, Hudders- field, who was expected to address an open-air meeting, under the auspices of the I.L.P., on Tuesday. It seems that he had missed the train, being misled by the railway time tables. Rain having prevented an open-air gathering, a meet- ing was arranged at the Institute, when a fairly good gathering assembled. Mr. Hawcroft (chairman of the branch) pre- sided, and delivered an inspiring address, after which Mr. T. C. Morris addressed the meeting, laying stress on Labour making its power felt in the moulding of legislation, which can only be made so through having a party of its own, work- ing on its own lines independent of the orthodox parties of the State. Mr. Morris criticised the recent speech of Mabon at the Liberal and Labour Association in reference to the I.L.P. receiving within its ranks Liberals, Tories, rich and poor. This was gross misrepresentation, unless the hon. member had made it clear that membership was only possible upon the acceptance of its principles, and not as implied by the speech referred to. Mr. Morris asserted that the Rhondda Liberal and Labour Association itself was guilty in that respect, because it received sub- scriptions from leading Conservatives and publicans within the district. A reso- lution was passed regretting the attitude of the Government towards Old-Age Pensions.
I(VIid-Rhondda Technical Classes.
(VIid-Rhondda Technical Classes. The results of the examinations held under the auspices of the Glamorgan County Council in Welsh and Book- keeping are to hand, and are as follow:- Welsh.—Third Stage, First Class: D. E. Griffiths, R. T. Whittington, and J. D. Lewis. First Stage, First Class: Miss M. J. Williams and Ben Reynolds. Second Class: Miss May James. Book-keeping.—Second Stage, First Class: William Davies, O. H. Jelly, and Nefydd Thomas. Third Class: B. Rey- nolds. First Stage, First Class: G. Davies. Third Class: L. E. Thomas.
Paralysis of Nerves.
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Penygraig.
Penygraig. The funeral of Mr. M. W. Rees V ,M.oggw )!), son of the late Mr. Morgan and Mrs. Rachel Rees, Butcher's Arms Hotel, Penygraig, took place at Ffrwd- ainos Burialground, Penygraig, on Thurs- day, tho 6th inst. The coffin was borne by members of clubs of which deceased had been treasurer for a number of years. The llev. T. E. Griffiths, M.A. (vicar), officiated, assisted by the Revs. Parry, Thomas, Evans, and Williams (Nebo), the arrangements being carried out by Messrs. Griffiths and Sons, Tonypandy. A large number of beautiful wreaths were sent by relatives and friends. The mourners in- cluded Mrs. Rees (mother); Mr. and Mrs. W. Morgan; Miss Janet Beith (niece); Mis. Brunheld, .Neath; Mr. and Mrs. Clatworthy, eatil; Mr. and Mrs. Brim- held, Neath; Mr. Brimfield, Aberavon; Mr. ana Mrs. Edward Lloyd: i Mrs. Gwen Williams; Mr. and Mrs. John Phillips; Mr. and Mrs. Protheroe; Mrs. Raymond and family; Mr. J. W. Richards, chemist; Mr. D. W. Richards; Mr. and Mrs. Gabe, Treherbert; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Morgan; Mr. and Mrs. Dd. Lloyd, Blackmiil; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd, Tony- refail Mr. and Mrs. ifenwick, Tylors- town; and amongst the friends present were Drs. Llewellyn and Weichert; Mr. Price, M.&, JNaval Colliery; Mr. T. Hopkins, M.E., JLlanharran; Mr. W. P. Nicholas, solicitor; Mr. G. B. Williams, accountant; Mr. T. Hopkins, Aberdare; Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence, Cardiff; Mrs. Evans nd family, Pennine Court; Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Howell, Pencoed; Mr. Mordecai, Pencoed; Mr. and Mrs. Ted Hughes, Mr. D. Llewellyn; Mr. Davies, Compton House; Mr. Tom Williams, W.F.U., Llwynypia; Mr. B. T. Davies, Pentre; Mr. David Rowlands, Peny- graig; Rev. James Morris, Penygraig; Mis. Rees and family, late of the Gla- morgan Hotel; Mr. T. Boundy, Peny- graig; Mr. J. Williams, registrar; Mr. Hubert Williams, hon. secretary Peny- graig F.C.; Mr. Lewis Thomas; Mir. Bob i aniuns; Mrs. Williams and family, White Hall: Mr. and Mrs. James and family, draper Mr. Morgan (" Morien ); Mrs. Phillips, Bridge House; Mr. J. Davies, Tynycymmer Aims, Dinas; Mr. Moees Jenkins, Penygraig; Mr. Tom Morgan, Treorchy; and several others.
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aa Half-a-Crown for a i-ine.…
a a Half-a-Crown for a i-ine. RHONDDA LEADER Limerick Competition, No. 16. f The following Limerick is short of the last ime: j. isiaenclytiaeli Uricketer swore that he'd fill up a century score. lie got bowled for a duck, Which was shocking bad luck Prizes of Half-a-Crown each will be awarded the three competitors who send what the Competition Editor considers the best attempt at completing it. Competitors are not limited to one attempt, but every attempt must begin with the printed four lines above cut from The Rhondda Leader," and attached to the paper on which the concluding line is written. Replies must be seat to the Competition Editor, Rhondda Leader," Tonypandy, not later than Saturday, i ui.t3 22. The winners will be announces, in the following week's issue. The fiditar's decision must in all cases be final. Competitors are requested to observe that, owing to postal regulations, the attempts must not be sent on a haifjMBfiy post card, but if posted in an unsealed envelope, a halfpenny stamp may be wed. The prizes for No. 14 Limerick Competi- tion have been awarded to (1) Miss Florrie Scott, 77, Llewellyn Street, Pentre, whose completed Limerick reads: A visitor to Treorchy Fair, returning was heard to declare ..10' by sharks he'd been done, lie d had plenty of tun, Though the fun made his funds rather bare. This is by far the best rendering of the his pockets were bare idea, out of the dozens sent in with this ending. ') v 1.J. Thomas, 92, High Street Ciydach Vale: Still its better to say boys, beware. \3) J. H. Williams, strc.-t., Ferndale: Studt-ying (studying) Economy now is his share Many of our competitors may perhaps think their attempts are as good, if not better than those selected. They can con- sole themselves with the knowledge that, when they try again and WIN, other com- petitors will think the ease.