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Gelli. A grand miscellaneous concert took place on Thursday evening last at Bryn Seion (W.C.) Chapel. The following artistes took part: —Soprano, Miss Louie James, London (medallist, R.A.M.); con- tralto, Miss Maud Bradbury, London (bronze and silver medallist); tenor, Mr. Robert Jones, Pentre; bass, Mr. Trevor Lewis, Ferndale; accompanist, Mr. Dd. Jones, M.I.S.M. (organist of St. Peter's Church, Pentre). The sacred edifice was almost packed with an appreciative assembly. Dr. Thomas, Llysygraig, in his usual capable manner, occupied the chair. The artistes, without exception, seemed at their very best, the pianoforte solo by Mr. David Jones being an excellent open- ing. Following was a duet, "Excelsior," by Messrs. R. Jones and W. T. Lewis, which well deserved the loud applause received. The rendering of Hen Iaith fy Mam (Edwards) by Miss Louie James was most effectively sung, as was also the Sailor's Grave" (Sullivan) by Mr. R. Jones. Miss Maud Bradbury sang "Alone on the Raft" (Rodney) in an excellent manner, and had to respond to an encore. Mr. Trevor Lewis sang the Welsh song, Cymru, fy Ngwladl" (P-ughe Evans), in a very acceptable manner; but the duet, Hywel a Blodwen" (Parry), sung by Miss James and Mr. R. Jones, fairly brought the house down, the expression and supposed affection of the artistes having a most electrical effect. The quar- tet Good-night, Beloved" (Pinsuti), which is an excellent composition, and excellently sung by Misses James and Bradbury and Messrs. Jones and Lewis, together with the singing of Hen Wlad fy Nhadau" and God save the King," terminated the proceedings. The series of competitive meetings held under the auspices of the Hope Young People's Society are exceedingly popular and well attended. The competitors enter into the lists with zest and earnest- ness, and the prizes earned are much appreciated. On Wednesday last, another of the popular meetings was held, Mr. A. Cule, Pentre, presiding. Mr. Francis Howells acted as adjudicator, whilst Mr. Oscw Bundy presided at the piano. The awards, which were not in all cases well received, were as follow -Children's solo' I'll be a Sunbeam (13 competitors), 1st Miss M. J. Lewis, 2nd Miss Ethel Wil- liams, 3rd Miss Maud McKindley; alto solo (4 competitors), 1st Bertie Shepherd, Gelli; open recitation (5 competitors), 1st Harold Hughes, Gelli, 2nd Archie Bundy, Gelli; bass solo (6 competitors), 1st Mr. David Mills, Bethany, Gelli; soprano solo (2 competitors), Miss Sarah, Williams, Ystrad; tenor solo, Mr. Lewis Richards, Ton children's choir (3 choirs competed), 1st W. R. Howell's Choir (conducted by Mr. Wallace Bundy); quartet, Mr. W. Davies' party, Ton; male voice party, Thistles Party (conductor, Mr. Stanley Davies), 2nd Bethany Party (conductor, Mr. David Mills, Gelli). A vote of thanks, proposed by Mr. Alf. Bundy, brought a pleasant evening to a close.

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Ystrad. A very successful whist drive and dance was held at Bodringallt Schools on Wed- nesday evening, the 4th inst., in connec- tion with the Cookery Class (Evening Schools) under the instruction of Mrs. E. M. Sheppeard. The whist room was in charge of Mr. E. P. Williams, and after an enjoyable game the following were declared the prize winners —Ladies 1st, Miss Ada Thomas (silver scent bottle) and Nurse Townsend (a handsome pincushion). Gentlemen: 1st, Mr. Jacque Thomas, Bazaar (a, valuable letter case), and Mr. H. Harris, Booby prize (a toy). The re- freshment rooms, in the charge of Mrs. Sheppeard and a, number of lady helpers, presented a very pleasing appearance, and the choice eatables were much enjoyed by the, assembled guests. During the even- ing, musical items were contributed by Miss Minnie Howell and the popular Rhondda local entertainer, Mr. Jacque l'homas, Pentre, whose rendering of Grow, little mushroom, grow" was loudly aWauded. Mr. Evan Treharne, Ton Schools, acted as M.C.. whilst Mr. Meredith, Llwynypia, proved, as usual, an efficient accompanist. Among the guests were the following:—Dr. W. E. Thomas, Llysygraig; Mrs. Dyke, Bank House; Mrs. W. F. Dyke, Ystrad; Mr. and Miss Harris, Church Villa; Mr. and Mrs. Dan Edwards, Ferndale; Misses James, Penybank; Mr. and Mrs. J. Jen- kins; Nurse Jones; Miss Jull, Ton; Miss L. Rhys, Intermediate Schools, Porth; Misses Griffiths, Maindy Crescent; Mr. Willie Phillips, Griffin Hotel; Mr. Jenkin Lewis; Messrs. T. Jenkins and Lewis Thomas, Treorchy; Mr. and Mrs. Willie Jones, Ton; Mr. M. S. Lewis, Clydach Vale;'Mr. T. Richards, Llwynypia; Miss Jones, Sandy Bank; Messrs. D. J. and W. L. Evans, Ystrad-Rhondda; Miss A. Davies, Hillside, Gelli; Rev. Price, Davies, Ystrad; Miss Howell, Rose Bank; Mr. Kuner, Pontypridd; and Mr. Leakey, Estate Offices. We are given to understand that Dr. Campbell Morgan, Westminster Congre- gational Chapel, London, will preach and lecture at Ystrad in a very short time.

Pentre. A public meeting was held at the Drill Hall on Wednesday evening, under the auspices of the Tariff Reform Federation, when an instructive address upon Tariff Reform was delivered by Mr. Hastings Medhurst, London. Mr. W. Glass, Tre- herbert, presided. A determined effort is being made by the Upper Rhondda tradesmen to secure uniform earlier hours of closing. The movement, which was inaugurated last week, is rapidly gaining strength, and the desired consummation is at hand, pro- viding united action can be secured. The feeling in favour of such a step has long been ripe at Pentre, but one or two objectors, who have a greater regard for their shekels than for the comfort and well-being of their employees, have re- tarded a much-needed improvement in this direction in the past.

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Treorchy. The pulpit at Horeb (E.B.) Chapel on Sunday evening last was occupied bv Mrs. Principal Edwards, Baptist College, Car- diff, who delivered an eloquent and stir- ring address on the Zenana, missionary work in India. A collection was taken at the close of the service towards the mission, and a good sum was realised. The Ainon Welsh Baptists, who have been without a pastor for some time past, had the pleasure of hearing two excellent sermons from the Rev. E. Edmunds, Swansea, on Sunday last.

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Clydach Vale. A competitive meeting was held at Gosen, Blaenclydach, on Thursday even- ing last, Mr. David Jenkins presiding over a, good attendance. The adjudicators were: Music, Mr. James Evans, A.C. literature, &c., Mr. Thomas Davies. Mr. Gwilym Davies acted as accompanist. Mr. John P. Williams commenced the pro- ceedings with a, rendering of The Village Blacksmith." The competitions resulted as follows: -Trio, for children, Pan gilia'r niwl," 1st Master D. R. Thomas and friends, ,2nd Master W. A. Matthews and friends; recitation for children under 12 years of age, Hymn 662 (from the (" Caniedydd"), divided between Miss Nellie Davies and Miss Martha Ann Thomas; soprano solo, Breuddwyd y Frenines," Miss Emily Ann Thomas, Clydach Vale; essay on "Lot," Mr. W. J. Hughes; contralto solo, "Yr Hogyn Drwg," Miss Maggie Griffiths; best answers to questions on Samuel," divided between Miss Martha Ann Thomas and Miss Gwennie Matthews; Welsh vers.e.s on New Blaenclydach Schools," divided between Messrs. D- J. Rees (Trealaw) and

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Ton. As the result of an interview with a deputation representing the Maindy and Eastern Ambulance Brigade, Mr. Wm. JenKins, J.P. (managing director, Ocean .Coal Company), has contributed a sum of E25, together with every facility and equipment for ambulance work at the above collieries. The spot near Maindy Hall will shortly be one of the most unique and pretty spots in the Rhondda. The residences erected on this site are both picturesque and expensive. One of the novel features of Ton to-day is an I.L.P. shop, which consists of refreshments and the sale of Socialist literature. Mrs. S. A. Jones, wife of Mr. David Jones, 14, Augustus Street, after long and painful suffering of that scourging disease, consumption, died on Thursday last. The funeral was largely attended. The Rev. Isaac Williams, M.A., St. David's Church, officiated at the house, and the Rev. Daniel Davies, St. John's Parish Church, at the graveside. Deceased, who was in her 27th year, was highly respected in the locality. An enthusiastic open-air meeting was held near the Parish Church. Ton, on xhursday evening last, under the auspices of the local I.L.P., when an address was given by Mr. Wm. Trainer, Cardiff, upon Municipal Socialism." The Treorchy bachelors' dance, which was held at the Workmen's Hall on Thursday last, turned out to be a rip- ping success. There was a large and fashionable assembly. Messrs. G. Goldman and Lewis Thomas acted as M.C's, while tne orchestra, under the conductorship of Mr. J. Ryan, played in an efficient manner throughout the evening. Refresh- ments were provided by Mr. J. Collier. Mr. Matthew Morgan (Royal Stores) acted as secretary, and his efforts were well repaid. Another of a series of pleasant evenings spent at the Central Hotel, Pentre, under the auspices of the local I.O.G.T. Lodge, took place on Thursday evening last. The programme for the evening was espeuially adapted for the period of the year, this being the "pancake season," and the sisters of the Star of the Valley Lodge were quite up to the occasion in providing these tempting delicacies. Anyone entering the lodge room would have beheld a pleasing spectacle, the tables being spread with pancakes, and a very happy group of tea drinkers enjoying: themselves to per-* fection. It may be mentioned that the brothers of the Order provided the tea, whilst the gentler sex gave the eatables. The tables being cleared, the company settled down to a game of Family Coach," the gamester being the Chief Templar, Bro. J. J. Taylor.

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Porth. The good folk of Porth Welsh Congre-: gational Church were determined that the anniversary of St. David's shuffling off of this mortal coil should not be allowed to pass by unheeded and unrecognised; hence a social tea, promoted by the Young People's Society, was got up on Thursday night, the 5th inst., and the fine, roomy vestry was packed by a merry throng of adherents of Cymru Lan, Gwlad y Gan." Presiding at the tables were Mrs. J. Hinton Jones, Miss Jones (The Schools), Misses Annie and Fanny Protheroe, Miss R. A. Davies, Miss M. E. Powell (Nyth Bran), and those in charge of the com- missariat were Miss Nellie Morris, Miss Gertie Rees and Miss Annie Wigley, and Messrs. W. Hinton Jones, W. H. Wil- liams, W. D. 'Thomas and John Williams. The fluid department (hot water) was admirably looked after by Mr. and Mrs. David Thomas and Mrs. Evan Davies. An enjoyable programme of music was contri- buted to by Miss Gwen Mathias (Tyny- cymmer Hall), Miss M. J. Lloyd and Mr. John Williams. Excellent addresses, patriotic and otherwise, were delivered by Messrs. D. Williams, Joshua E. Williams and J. Powell Davies. The Rev. A. Penry Evans, Scarborough (late pastor), had travelled all the way to be present, and it must have gladdened his heart to re- ceive such a spontaneous and unaffected display of affectionate welcome as he re- ceived when he delivered his special message to the Y.P.S. from that of Bar Church, Scarborough. An enthusiastic vote of thanks to the speakers, the lady entertainers, the vocalists and all who had connived to make the evening such a thorough success was moved by Mr. Rd. Davies, and seconded by Mr. W. J. Wil- liams, and acclaimed with three times three. Mr. J. Hinton Jones (Ty Athraw) chaired with that irresistible charm of manner and with that admirable flow of taking talk for which lie is celebrated. Mr. D. J. Thomas accompanied the songs excellently. A familiar figure, in the person of Mr. John Jones, 60, Eiirw Road, Porth, has passed away. The deceased was best known as "John Jones, Tonypandy." He had reached the comparatively ripe age of 62. He originally hailed from Pyle, but quite early in his career moved to Peny- graig, where he found employment at the Penygnaigi House Ooal Colliery. He attended at the Cymmer (Old) Welsh Con- gregational Chapel, before Ebenezer Chapel, Tonypandy, was, erected. Later on, he joined Ebenezer Church, and was

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Cwmparc- A very interesting lecture was delivered at Soar Chapel on Saturday evening last by Mr. William Abraham (Ma,bon), M.P. His subject was, Senedd Prydain," and a fairly large ,audience assembled to hear the hon. member for the Rhondda. He was in good form, and his witty sallies and apt phrases were much enjoyed. The pro- ceeds of the lecture went to benefit Henry Phillips, Tallis Street, who has been in ill-health for over seven years. A very active committee organised the lecture, and the sale of tickets was gratifyingly large. Dr. Barrett's ambulaiffce classes" session has reached its close, and the examination of the students was held at Park Schools on Saturday evening last, when over 30 were presented and passed successfully. Two classes have been held during the winter, one for night and the other for day workmen, and the doctor and his pupils have been through the courses with much enthusiasm. It is now proposed to found a, local brigade, which will be fully equipped and which will enter for various competitions.

Llwynypia. The English Wesleyan Choir, Llwyny- pia, gave two performances of the sacred cantata, The Saviour," on Monday and Thursday, the 2nd and 5th inst. The cantata was preceded each evening by a miscellaneous programme, in which the orchestra played a march composed for the occasion by the conductor, Mr. J. Tudball. The march contained a flute obligato, which was very effective. The cantata was very ably rendered, the solo parts being taken by the following local artistes —Soprano, Mrs. Gardner con- tralto, Miss Musselwhite; tenor, Mr. Stephens ;bass, Mr. J. Williams, all of whom did their parts in a very satisfactory manner. The accompanists were Mr. Dd. Oliver Meredith and Mr. Wm. Henry Watkins. There was a fair attendance each evening. On Monday evening last, the annual confirmation service was held at St. Andrew's Church, Llwynypia., when 64 candidates were presented for the sacred rite. The Bishop of Llandaff, speaking to a crowded congregation, dwelt on the indifference shown by parents in ful- filling their duty with regard to the reli- gious education of their children. A course of special sermons will be preached every Thursday evening during

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Tonypandy. From a notice appearing in our adver- tisement columns, we learn that the firm of Fine & Gordon, furniture merchants, is being dissolved by mutual consent. We are sorry that Mr. Maurice Gordon is severing his connection with the business but, owing to ill-health, he has found it advisable to take a rest. We hope, how- ever, he will not leave the locality alto- gether, as his business integrity has. always borne the highest reputation. Mr. Louis june will still carry on the business, and all debts duei aud owing to or by Fine & Gordon will be paid and received by Mr. Fine. Hitherto, the business has grown immensely but in future we hope to see it grow to still larger dimensions. Mr. Fine's business acumen is well-known, and we wish him success in his new under- taking. Has the prpsen' generation as good eyesight as the last Perhaps not. At all events, opticians have mu h more precise knowledge of the eye, its limitations and weak- nesses For any information relating to the eyesight and glasses, one is very well advised to see Mr. T. ERNKST JONES, Chemist and Optician, Taff Street, Pontypridd. 3939 The interment of the mortal remains of an old inhabitant of Mid-Rhondda, in the person of Mrs. Emma Farmer, wtose death we reported last week, took place at Llethrddu Cemetery, Trealaw, on Thursday last. Deceased was a native of Frampton, Gloucestershire, and first came to Mid-Rhondda in 1871 She had been ailing for the past fifteen months, death intervening on Sunday, the 1st inst. She was the oldest member of the Primitive Methodist cause at Llwynypia, the choir of which sang appropriate hymns en route to the graveside. She was well-known and widely respected by all whom came in contact with her, and a large circle of friends gathered at the final obsequies. Deceased had reached the ripe age of 87 years, and resided with her eldest son, Mr. W. H. Farmer, Boot Supply, Tony- pandy. She leaves two sons and a daugh- ter to mourn her loss. The Rev. James Whittock officiated at the house and grave- side. The chief mourners included —On foot—Mr. W. H. Farmer and Mr. J. F. Farmer (sons); Messrs. Willie; and George Farmer, John and Willie Cook, and Azai-iah Lewis (grandsons); Messrs. Ben Brice, Wm. Bartlett, John Cox, William Thomas and Jno. Ware (grandsons-in-law); first carriage—Mrs. Jane Cook (daughter), Mrs. W. H. Farmer and- Mrs. J. F. Farmer (daughters-in-law), Mrs. Brice, Miss E. E. Farmer and Mrs. W. Bartlett (granddaughters); second carriage-Mrs. Cox, Mrs. Thomas, Miss Rose. Cook, Miss Beatrice C'ook, Misses Elsie, Laura, and Doris Farmer (granddaughters), Miss Jonnie Bartlett and Miss Evelina Cox (great-granddaughters); third carriage- Mrs. W. Farmer, Mrs. J. Cook, Mrs. W. Cook, Mrs. A. Lewis (granddaughters-in- law), Masters Albert, Frank, and Arthur Farmer (grandsons); fourth carriage- Rev. J. and Mrs. Whittock. Mr. and Mrs. Brice, Mrs. F. Tanner (friends), Masters George, Tommy Jonathan, Willie Bart- lett, and Henry Ball (great-grandsons); fifth carriage—Mr. and Mrs. J. Perris, and Mrs. Rowley (friends); sixth carriage —Mr. J. Forrest and Mr. John Forrest, Pontypridd (friends); seventh carriage— Mrs. and Miss Bartle Thomas, Tonypandy (friends). The coffin was surmounted with beautiful floral tributes, sent by the fol- lowing:—Mr. J. Farmer and family; Mrs. Woodrooffe and daughters, London the grandchildren; Mr. Geo. Knill, Car- diff; Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Thomas, Post Office, Tonypandy Mr. J. Forrest, Ponty- pridd; and the P.M. Society, Llwynypia. Letters of condolence were received from Mrs. Fudge, Kingswood, Bristol; Mrs. Turner, Newport; Misses Woodrooffe, London; Mr. J. Forrest and son, Ponty- pridd; Messrs. J. W. Wetton and Co., Kingswood; and from the Quarterly Meetings of the Rhondda Circuit of P.M. held at Ystrad. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs. J. Griffiths and Sons, Tonypandy.

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A movement is on foot to recognise in a tangible form the many services ren- dered by Mr. David Richards, auctioneer and accountant. The initiative has been taken by the Rhondda Grocers' Associa- tion, of which he is secretary, and it is understood that the happy culmination will take place in a few weeks. A grand miscellaneous concert took place at the Salvation Army, Hall on Thursday evening, when a large and appreciative audience assembled to hear an exceptional programme in the history of the local Salvation Army Corps. Mr. A. C'ule (grocer) occupied the chair, and in a few well-chosen words eulogised the work of the Army at home and abroad. The programme was as follows: —Selec- tion, Worthy is the Lamb (Handel), Gory Workmen's Prize Band (conductor, Mr. J. Bailey); song, Galilee (Vesey), Mr. W. Davies, Ton; song, Dream of Paradise" (Adams), Miss Nana Lewis, Cwmparc; glee, The Little Church" (Becker), the Ton Male Society; song, "11 Bacio" (Ardittii), Miss May Moses, Tteherbert; recitation, "Hiasn't She come?" Miss Julia Barrowcliffe, Porth; song, The City of Rest" (Lloyd), Mr. Ben Devonald; pianoforte solo, Mr. J. T. Ricketts, Gelli; Y Delyn Aur" (Pughe Evans), the Ton Male Society; song, Mr. David Davies, Ton; cornet solo, Lost Chord" (Sullivan), Mr. H. Hurst, Ton; duet, "Norina and Malata, testa" (Donizetti), Miss May Moses and Mr. W. Davies. This duet, taken from an Italian opera, is strange to Rhondda audiences. It has a bright movement, and requires a sympathetic interpretation, and Miss Moses and Mr. Davies are to be congratulated upon providing something new and unique at gatherings of this kind. Recitation, The Little Girl and the President," Miss Barrowcliffe; Halle- lujah Chorus (Handel), Cory Band; song, Gleaners' Slumber Song," Miss Nana Lewis; duet, Love and War (Cooke), Messrs. D. Davies and Ben Devonald. The items individually were well deserving of high praise and were well received. Mr. J. T. Richards, Gelli, presided at the piano throughout the evening. Adjutant Hall voiced the senti- ments of all present in his proposal of a hearty vote of thanks, which was ably seconded by Mr. Edward Davies, Ton, the Corps treasurer, who, on behalf of the Corps, thanked all present for their support in helping to raise the sum of money required for the Self-denial Fund. The singing of the National Anthem brought a most pleasing concert to a close. The Moriah (W.B.) Sunday School quarterly services were' held on Sunday last. The morning service was devoted to public prayer, while the afternoon and evening services consisted of addresses, songs, recitations and renderings of special hymns and anthems by the choir, under the baton of Mr. 0. T. Jones (Alaw Ffestin). Mr. Dafydd Evans presided at the afternoon service, and Mr. Jones (Gwernogydd), in the unavoidable absence of the respected pastor, the Rev. T. Davies, presided in the evening. The meetings were well attended, and enjoyed by those present. Miss Maggie M. Evans accompanied.

James Williams; tenor solo, Yn iach i ti, Gymru," Mr. David Morris; open reci- tation, Mr. John Davies, Williamstown; baritone solo, Y mynydd i mi," divided between Messrs. Hugh Hughes and T. Thomas.

created a deacon, and retained the posi- tion until he moved to Porth at the age of 30. He was active whilst at Tonypandy —conjointly with the Rev. D. Thomas, then minister at Tonypandy-in establish- ing the ohuroh at Salem, Llwynypia, which is now a flourishing cause. About this time, the deceased married Miss Catherine Jenkins. by whom he had several children, only one of which survived, viz., Mr. W. Henry Jones, Cymmer, who is a fireman at Messrs. Insoles' Colliery. After making his home at Porth, Mr. Jones married again, this time Miss M. J. Beynon, eldest daughter of the late Mr. John Beynon, Porth, by whom he had five children, three of which are living. The deceased gentleman was an active member at C'ymmer Church, and in Novem- ber, 1889, he was elected deacon, which position he retained to the last. He was also an active Friendly Society man, and was a member of Brenhines y Cymmer Ancient Order of Foresters, and was pro- moted to the-secretaryship.. On his resig- nation he was presented by the members with a walnut bookcase as a, mark of esteem and appreciation of his services. During his official connection with the lodge, he twice filled the Provincial Chief Ranger's chair of the Rhondda, and Mountain Ash District, with satisfaction to all concerned. He was also elected to the High Court at Ipswich, Suffolk, as, a representative. He had been officially connectedl with the following collieries, which proves that he was a miner of ex- perience and integrity: -Ynyshir Stan- dard Naval Colliery, Lewis-Merthyr Col- liery, as fireman. He had also acted as under-manager at the Ynyshir Standard and Dinas Isaf, where, on relinquishing, he was presented with his portrait in oil and a beautiful oak frame, with gold plate inscribed. The funeral took place on Monday, the 9th inst., and was largely attended, the Rev. J. T. Davies (pastor) officiating,. The half-yearly meetings of Cymmer (W.C.) Church were held on Sunday and Monday last, when the Revs. T. Emrys James, Ynysmeudwy, and D. G. Williams, St. Clears, officiated. A special feature was the excellent singing, under the con- ductorship of Mr. Joseph Bowen, Inter. Mus. Bac. Very material aid to the sing- ing was rendered by an orchestra, under the conductorship of Mr. John Williams (Glynog). There is an incubus in the shape of L160 standing on the church, and a special effort is being made to get rid of it. On Thursday evening; last, Prof. T. D. Edwards, A.R.C.M., organist of Salem Baptist Church, Porth, read an interest- ing paper before the Salem Young People's Society on The Influence of Music." The paper was much appreciated and freely discussed, the following taking part in the discussion:—Messrs. J. D. Morgan, Rees Edwards, Wm. Evans (County School), Frank Evans (Thomas & Evans\ Daniel M:orris, Dan Morgan, W. E. jlS, and the pastor, the Rev. John Edwards. The popular song, Darlun fy Mai,.i," was beautifully sung by Miss Beatnre M. John, Trealaw—a pupil of Prof. Ed Yards. Mr. D. Woolcock ably presided, and both the chairman and speaker were accorded a cordial, vote of thanks at the close. Prof. T. D. Edwards promised to give at an early date another paper dealing with Haydn, the great composer, which is anxiously looked forward to by the Society.

Lent at St. Andrew's, Llwynypia, by the Rev. W. Thomas, vicar of Porth and Cymmer. T u11 Thursday the funeral of the late John Martin, Gilmour Street, Llwynypia took place. His remains were interred at lonyrefail C.M. Cemetery. The Rev. J Morgan, Llwynypia, assisted by the Rev. rr>L Evans, Williamstown, officiated, there were present a. very large numbej of relations and friends. The chief mourners were:—Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Jenkins, M.E., Llwynypia. (son-in-law and ciaughter); Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Jenkins (son-m-iaw and daughter); Mr. and Mrs. Hubert White (son-in-law and daughter); Mr. and Mrs. Idris Thomas (son-in-law and daughter); Mr. and Mrs. Wm: Charles (son-in-law and daughter) Mr. and Mrs. David Martin (son and daughter-in-law); Mr. and Mrs. Rees Davies, M.E., Peny- giaig; Mr-, and Mrs. Danl. James, Peny- graig, and Mr. John Morgan, Cardiff. Deceased had reached the ripe age of 85 years. °