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Porth. The annual Easter vestry meeting of 1 the parish of Cymmer and Porth was held on Thursday of last week, the vicar (Rev. W. Thomas) presiding over a large atten- 1 dance. The following officers were elec- ted —Vicar's warden, Mr. E. S. Wil- liams, M.E. (Cummer Collieries); people's warden, Mr. D. M. Jones (Gladstone House), both re-elected; sidesmen-St. John's, Messrs. John Bowen, Thorn, J. Righton, B. Shyrme, R. J. Batt, W. Wil- liams, E. Merriott, T. J. Williams, H. Cooper, W. Boundy, W. D. Godding, D. Marsden, A. Ireland, J. Jenkins, and E. M. Llewellyn St. Paul's, Messrs. George Webster, W. H. Jones, A. S. Hodgson, T. W. Berry. T. H. Davies, J. P. Evans, J. Owens, W. A. Salmon, J. P. Davies, W. Hutchings, S. Pugh, D. J. Thomas, Cutter, W. Smith, J. Preece and O. E. Watkins; St. Luke's, Messrs. A. L. Preston, J. Stallard, H. Jackson, Moses Parr, Jenkin Williams, J. Meadows, LI. Prosser and J. Mitchell. The vicar ex- pressed gratitude to the Lewis-Merthyr Consolidated Collieries, Ltd. (per their agent, Mr. J. W. Hutchinson, Llwyncelyn Hall), for their donation of one hundred guineas to St. Luke's Mission Church, and to Mr. Thomas Griffiths, M.E., J.P., Maesgwyn, for laying out the grounds of St. John's with shrubbery, which has so eminently beautified their appearance. At the suggestion of the Rev. Gwilym Francis, M.A. (curate-in-charge of St. James' Welsh Church), a combined vote of condolence with the families of the late Mr. Enoch Williams, Cemetery Road, and Mr. Charles Jenkins, Britannia (of St. James), and Master Tommy J. Jones (St. Paul's) was passed. The Rev. R. J. Martin (curate-in-charge of St. Paul's) spoke in regretful terms of Mr. David Williams (St. Paul's), now an absentee through ill-health. The membership and financial reports shewed marked increase and improvement. The vicar gave notice that each church must hold its separate vestry meeting for the future, on account of the growth and unwieldiness of the pai-i-Sh and that he would appoint two wardens for St. Paul's next year. The only material change in officialdom was the retirement of the senior auditor, Mr. Octavius Thomas (Llwyn On), in place of whom Mr. Leonard B. White was ap- pointed and the transfer of St. John's choirmaster (Mr. J. J. Davies) to St. James, Mr. Alf. Jenkins being appointed to succeed him.

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Pentre. Mr. It. J. Rhys (coroner) held an in- quiry on Tuesday at the Police Station concerning the death of Mr. Geo. Jones (o2), lately employed as haulier under Mr. Alban Richards, contractor and builder, residing at 27, Elizabeth Street, Pentre, who was found unconscious at the foot of a staircase leading down to the kitchen at the Queen's Hotel. The evidence showed that deceased returned to his lodgings about 5 o'clock on Saturday, the worse for drink, after which he partook of tea, and went out again about 7 o'clock, visiting the Queen's Hotel. According to the landlord's (Mr. Herbert Davies) evi- dence, he was not supplied with drink on the premises. It anpears that Jones massed straight through a passage lead- ing to a private portion of the premises, after which nothing was heard of him until discovered by the landlord's son at Hole foot of the stairs. The police were summoned, and he was conveyed home and medically treated. Deceased passed away the following morning at 4 o'clock, not having gained consciousness. A ver- dict of Accidental death was returned. It is with deep regret that we have to chronicle the death of one of the oldest and most respected inhabitants of Pentre, in the person of Mr. David Evans, 16, Alma Place, ii-h leli occurred at his resi- dence on Monday last, after a long and painful illness. Deceased, who was in his 70th year, was a native of Bankyfelin, Carmarthenshire. He was employed for a considerable time as mechanic at the Pentre Colliery (Cory's), where he was heivA in high esteem by both officials and workmen, and latterly at the Pentre Brewery. He was brother-in-law of Mr. David John, Pentre Brewery. Much sym- pathy is felt for the widow and daughter in their sad hour of trial. The Rev. W. Hughes; founder and director of the African Training Insti- tute^ Colwyn Bay, officiated at Moriah (W.B.) Chapel on Sunday morning last, and preached an eloquent and instructive sermon to a fair congregation, after which the rev. gentleman briefly spoke of the wonderful progress of the institute, and appealed for support. In the afternoon, the Rev. T. Davies (pastor) presiding, a presentation meeting was held, when members of the Sunday School were pre- sented with valuable prizes for their splendid efforts towards clearing the chapel debt. The following were awarded watches:—Master D. Griffiths (John St.), Master Mansel Meredith Miss Margaret Ellen Davies and Miss Mattie Evans, fountain pens; Master James Thomas and Miss Eleanor Morgans, inkstands Master James T. Davies, collar box; Master Lewis John Davies and several others ) with books. The duty of presenting the children was entrusted to the oldest mem- bers of the church. Solos, addresses and recitations were given at intervals. A large number of Salvation Army officers of the surrounding corps attended a farewell meeting at the Army Barracks on Tuesday to Divisional Officer Brigadier

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Cwmparc. On Saturday, Sunday and Monday, the Park (C.M.) Chapel held its annual preaching services. The local Welsh Methodists always show much enterprise in securing well-known preachers to grace their pulpit, and on this occasion the notables were the Rev. Barrow Wil- liams, Llandudno; Rev. Morgan Hugh Jones, Trevecca; and the Rev. J. E. Davies, M.A., London. The preaching was naturally of a high order, and huge congregations assembled on each day. On Tuesday evening, the Rev. Barrow Wil- liams gave his interesting and entertain- ing lecture on Keep to the Right to -m.

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Llwynypia. ( At the Wesleyan Chapel, Llwynypia, on 1 Monday night, Mr. J. M. Griffiths gave I a descriptive evangelistic address on the i Two Ways in Life and Their Destiny." f Mr. Griffiths illustrated his subject by exhibiting a large oil painting, The Broad and the Narrow Way," 12 feet high and 9 feet wide, the original of which is a production by Jan Brenghel, ? the famous Dutch artist. i

Ferndale. j WHENEVER in difficulty as to what to give the best woman in the world spend ten minutes at Mr. J. Barnes, The Mardy Jew- Cller. Then you will solve the difficuliy in a highly satisfactory manner; you will see ome delightful novelties in jewellery.

Williamstown. A public debate on Socialism" was held under the auspices of the Young Men's Association at the Welsh Wesley an ] Vestry on Friday night, the 24th ult. Mr. D. Llewellyn Jones ably fulfilled the duties of chairman. The principals, Mr. John Rees (affirmative) and Mr. Harry Sheppard (negative), had gathered all available arguments, and discussed their respective views in a masterly manner. Mr. T. J. Morgan, in his jovial way, ably seconded Mr. Rees, and Mr. Gwilym Rowlands, seconding the negative, proved himself to be an excellent debater. The voting was then made, which was slightly in favour of Socialism. A vote of tharikm to the chairman and speakers was pro- posed by the Rev. R. Morgan, and secon- ded by Mr. Alfred Jones.

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Tonyrefail. Preaching services were held at the Welsh Calvinistici Methodist Chapel on Thursday evening and Good Friday, when the Revs. J. Puleston Jones and W. J. Williams, Hirwain, officiated. Both rev. gentlemen preached eloquent sermons, which were listened to by large and appre- ciative audiences. On Easter Monday the Gymanfa Ysgolion Sabbothol or the lower middle Rhondda section of the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Connexion was held at Tonyr- efail. The district comprises Tonyrefail, Gilfach Goch, Williamstown, Dinas and Porth, and a large number of both chil- dren and grown-ups" took part. The morning meeting was a children's meet- ing, and this is always looked upon as the most interesting, for the children, in all their ii-inocence. are so ready with their answers. In the afternoon, the Sunday Schools of Gilfach Goch, Williamstown, and Dinas were questioned on portions of the" Hyfforddwr," while Tonyrefail and Porth were put through their examination at the evening meeting. Altogether, a most enjoyable day was spent.

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Treorchy. On Thursday and Saturday, April 23rd and 25th, two grand entertainments were given by the members of St. Matthew's Church Band of Hope. The entertain- ments were specially got up to pay off the building debt upon the new mission hall which has been erected solely through the efforts of the members of the Band of Hope and their president, Mrs. L. Miles, Bute Street. The platform, which was tastefully adorned, was fully occupied by the sixty-four members of the Band of Hope, the girls being dressed in white, whilst a number of the elder members were attired in red Kate Greenaway dresses. The chairman on Thursday was Mr. Piele, M.E., who in his opening remarks said that he felt extremely honoured to be in the chair for the first concert in the new hall, and he hoped that the children would be rewarded for their great efforts. The programme was then proceeded with, the items, which were all well received, being contributed by the following: -Choir, Miss Edith newman, Master- Eddie Watts, Miss Annie Hurford, Masters Arthur Watts, Ernie Pugh, Jason Thomas, Ernie White and Walter Hurford, Miss Cissy Wil- liams, Master Neville Griffiths, Misses May Ramsay, Gwladys Griffiths, Dorothy Newman, Elsie Pugh, Flossie Newman, Beatrice Phelps, Maggie Davies, Jennie Lloyd, Flossie Mitchell, May Lewis, Peggie Richie and Annie Jeremiah, Masters Willie Okey and Victor Mitchell, Misses Lilian Newman, Annie Perkins, Letitia Dixon, Nellie Lloyd, Lilian Miles, Alice Kelly, Maud and Edith Watts, Lily and Grace Lewis, Mary Rich- ards, Louie Horton, May and Emily Hurford. Elsie Lloyd, Florrie Griffiths, Edith Horton, Katie Evans, Winnie Francis and Ida Watts, Masters Clifford Mitchell and Cyril Perkins Misses Doris Miles and Edith Horton, Masters Ernie Dixon and Alfred Lloyd, Miss Edith Lloyd, Masters Harold Mock and Harold Griffiths, Misses Ollie Thomas, Bessie Bowen, Lilly Jeremiah, Janet Francis, and Blodwen Jeremiah. On Saturday evening, Miss Doris Miles gave a humor- ous interpretation of the recitation, cl Treorcihy Fair." Misses May Ramsay and Doris Miles were encored time after time. All the dresses were designed by Mrs. L. Miles. On Monday, April 27th, an address was given to wives and mothers by Mrs. Hughes, wife of the Bishop of Llandaff. At the close of her address, a branch of the Mothers' Union was started. Mrs. Jenkins, Ystradfe'chan proposed a hearty vote of thanks, and Mrs. Piele, Glynmoch House, was made enrolling associate. In the evening, Mrs. Hughes gave all address to the Girls' Friendly Society, and the young women. Solos were sung by Miss Horton (Treorchy) and Miss Lewis (Cwm- parc); duet, Miss Symonds and Mrs. Ivor Williams; with contributions from the church Band of Hope. Mrs. Hughes gave as a meaning of G.F.S. (Girls' Friendly Society), God first, Friends next, and Self last. Mrs. Jenkins presided at the second meeting, and proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mrs. Hughes for her stirring address, which was seconded by Mrs. A. Griffiths.

Ton. On Saturday evening, the great preacher, missioner and theologian, the "Rev. Samuel Chadwick, lectured at Hebron :W.B.) Chapel to a large congregation.. the rev. gentleman chose for his subject, 'Who was Jesus Christ?" the lecture being much appreciated by the assembly. On Sunday, Mr. Chadwick preached in the morning at the English Wesleyan Chapel, Pentre; and at 3 and 6.30 at the Workmen's Hall, each service being packed with people. Collections were made at each service in aid of the trust funds of the Wesleyan Church.

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Sport in the Valley. Association Football. CWMPARC 5gls., BARRY DISTRICT 1. This South Wales League match at Cwmparc on Saturday last attracted a fairly good gate. A keen game was anti- cipated, the teams being on equal terms in the League. The homesters fielded four reserves, but played a good game, the re- constituted line of forwards, led by Gower, doing well. Dan Price (left wing) scored two good goals, Gower two, and Hemmings one. Thornhill secured Barry's solitary point. Ted M. Evans, fresh from honeymoon delights, played a fine game for the winners at right half. TON-PENTRE 5gls., CWMPARC 2. This League game, the last of Cwm- parc's home fixtures for the season, had been eagerly anticipated for some weeks. Cwmparc had a cherished ground record, and Ton, with their characteristic zeal for all and sundry football honours, had evil designs upon it. The match took place on Monday last, but, unfortunately, it found the Clerk of the Weather in spiteful mood, and the rain simply pelted down throughout the game. There was a fairly good gate, which a fine day would easily have trebled. Evan Jones kicked off for the homesters, and in the first minute Dicky Jones, with the goal at his mercy, was fouled, a penalty goal result- ing. Loose play followed, the execrable conditions making correct footwork im- possible. Alby Ourtis took a pot-shot and beat Davies. Shortly after Dan Price was prominent with a fine run on the left wing. Beating G. Curtis, Chillington and Coleman in succession, he landed a fine goal. G. Curtis, with a well-judged effort, then made the scores level. Just before the interval, the ball slithered from Edwards' foot into the home goal and gave Ton a lucky lead. After lemons, Ton showed superior dash. Mog Evans covered himself with as much mud as glory by vigorous tackling, but from a corner Ton, through Johnny Wil- liams, again netted. The youthful (?) and rotund Billington now asserted him- self, and skkjping a pool and dodging a back, he notched a pretty goal. Dicky Jones missed a fine chance for Cwmparc, and the final" tootle" went with the homesters well beaten anu the precious record in smithereens. Ton's dashing tactics deserved victory, the home players, lighter in weight, being prone to dally with the ball and dribble on an impossible pitch.

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Hilliary on his leaving the division. The Brigadier addressed the meeting, after which the officers partook of tea. In the avening. a public farewell meeting took place at the hall, several of the surround- ing bands being present. The local mem- bers sincerely regret the departure of Mr. Hilliary from their midst, he having laboured successfully and faithfully with bhe cause. The Rhondda Fawr Corps of the St. John Ambulance iBrijgade met at their headquarters the Ton Workmen's Insti- tute, on Sunday morning last and, headed by Cory Workmen's Band, marched under the command of Cnief Superintendent Tom Davies towards St. Peter's Church for divine service. The Pentre Church Lads' Brigade, under the command of Mr. Newbury, was also in attendance. The Rev. Canon Lewis officiated, choosing for his text Luke x. and the last portion of the 37th verse. The following officers were present:—Chief Supt. Secretary 0. Osmond Treherbert; Superintendent Rees, Maindy and Eastern; First Officers Pyne, Treherbert; J. Power, Tynybedw; D. Davies, Maindy and Eastern; Brue, Abergorchy Division. Collections were made towards the Cardiff Infirmary. We are given to understand that the above ambulance brigade will continue its church parades throughout the. summer, different places of worship being selected. We deeply regilet to announce the death of Mr. David John Jones, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. David Jones, 34, Albert Street, whose death took place on Tuesday evening, after a long and painful illness. Deceased, who was in his 20th year, was a well-read and exceptionally promising lad having successfully passed his Welsh and London Matric. at the age of 16 and 17 respectively. He was top boy at the Porth County School, and a promising future was prophecied for him. A presentation meeting and social evening took place on Tuesday evening last at the Central Hotel, under the auspices of the St. John Ambulance Brigade Maindy and Eastern Division. There was a, representative gathering, in- cluding members of the surrounding divi- sions. Chief Superintendent Tom Davies presided. After full justice had been done to the delicacies provided by Mr. J. Collier, a programme, including music, addresses, recitations, &c., was gone through, opening with an overture on the pianoforte by Mr. A. Collier, which was much appreciated. Following was an appropriate address by the chairman, who stated that he was proud of being present on this occasion to do honour to Dr. F'orsdike for his valuable services, which were greatly appreciated by his students. Good Company was ably rendered by Mr. Joe Jones, Ton, and was followed by a dramatic and excellent recitation, en- titled Clarence's Dream," by Mr. Dd. Thomas, Ton. Superintendent Jones, in a few well-chosen remarks, stated that there was an increase in membership and the division was making fast progress in number and in the examinations. In concluding, he expressed a, hope that the able teachers the locality now possessed would remain in their midst. Mr. T. Williams next spoke, and in his usual humorous style kept the assembly in con- vulsions of laughter. A song, Angry Storm," was ably rendered by Mr. D. Davies, Ton, and loudly applauded. Mr. Uri Jones (corporal), in the course of his speech, referred to the importance of being loyal to the work and the advan- tages of competitions in ambulance work. Next came the chief item of the even- ing the presentation to Dr. Forsdike, Mr. Dewi Morgan (Eos Glanrhondda), one of the oldest members of the brigade in the district, being chosen to perform this duty. In the course of his remarks he stated that he felt it a personal honour to perform the duty, as the genial doctor was fully deserving of these tokens of respect. He was also proud to see such a, representative gathering, and trusted that brotherly love would always con- tinue in this voluntary work. The pre- sents) consisted of ia handsome silver- mountedehony walking stick, suitably in- scribed, a gold-mounted tobacco pouch with monogram, and a beautiful silver- mounted hand-made amber pipe. Dr. Forsdike suitably responded. A recita- tion, entitled Dr. Jeremiah Jones," by Mr. George Jaundrell, Asgrove, Pentre, kept the company in good humour. Fol- lowing was a rendering of The Volun- teer Organist by Mr. T. J. Richards. Votes of thanks to the host and hostess, and singing of Hen Wlad fy Nhadau" brought a most enjoyable evening to a close.

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