The Rhondda Leader

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Ton Talk. We arc sorry that the young man who I is a member of the Lib.-Lab. League did not stick to his guns last week. He was elected to speak after a debate on the Licensing Bill. --0 At the last moment his courage forsook him, and he fled. 'Twas the old, old yarn of seeing a man about a dog, &c. 0-- The same young man is great on papers," too—wall-papers. --O-+- The enterprising secretary of the Rhon- dda, Cymrodorion Society, Mr. Tom Davies, is giving: us a dose of Royalty next June. -O-+- The glorious uncertainty of footer! Ton drew with Cwmparc on Saturday. Mardy defeated Cwmparc by 8 goals to 1. Ton defeated Mardy by 3 to! 2. The Pentre Fire Brigade needs no prac- tice this week after their battle with the flames at Ton. --0-- We congratulate the members of the Briga.de upon their efforts. -+-O-+- The Gelli Schoolboys' Team journeyed to Cwmparc on Saturday, and won by 4 goals to 1. --O-+- The Gelli Boys' School is overcrowded. If this continuos, plus bad ventilation, the children very soon won't have lung to live.

————————— Mid-Rhondda Musings. Mr. J. J. Reinecke, the herbalist, Tony- pandy. has contributed the sum of £ 5 to the Strike Fund of the Blaenclydach workmen. He also intends to contribute two guineas weekly while the strike lasts. .0"- r Mrs. D. A.. Thomas is getting quite a familiar figure in Mid-Rhondda, having I twice visited the locality within a month. .0" Councillor R. S. Griffiths was quite gallant at the annual prize day of the Rhondda. County School. .0"- In proposing a, vote of thanks to Mrs. D. A. Thomas, he declared that she was .as much of an expert in educational unctionsas in using the spade and wheel- ing the barrow. .0"- An outsider might consider this a doubt- ful compliment, but anyone who has wit- nessed Mrs. Thomas' prowess in sod- cutting functions will know better. ¡ "-0"- The headmaster gave the parents good advice. He told them not to allow their children too much pocket money. We would not be emrprised to hear of another Welsh Revolt soon. Tramway stories still pour in. "0"- A traction engine breaking; down on 11 I < • line is the latest. Which was to blame 0 .o-+- Messws. Nelson, butchers, Tonypandy, are importers of frozen meat. On Mon- day,, they were compelled to admit some kif tl-ie Welsh variety.

1§@=* Notice to All Great Sale By Public 'Auction of Linoleums, Carpets, Rugs, Lace Curtains, Sheets, Quilts, Marble Clocks, Oil Paintings, Cutlery,Plated Goods and China of every kind MR. A. Hl o. WILSON i AUCTIONEER AND VALUER, Has been favoured with instructions to sell by auction the who'e stock of the largest Bankrupt and Job Lot Buyers of London at Danix's Sale Room TONYPANDY, TO-NIGHT at 6 o'clock, and every evening for a short time only. A Printed Guarantee given with every lot. This is our First Visit to TOnypantly, so be sure and come and see us. "THE MOST GENUINE SALE Ever held here. Trams pass the door. "q Grand Opportunity for those about to fu.-nish. Goods on view all day. 4194

Pentre Pellets. It may inter est at least one person to know that the young man wrongly accused of not being true to his principles, has since been appointed Hon. Deputv Grand Chief Templar for North-East Gla- morgan District. Strange, isn't it ? We wonder what language our respected stationmaster uses when, upon periodically examining the automatic machines placed in his charge, he finds useless tin amongst the contents. Silence is "golden." -+-0 +- Two notices which could be exhibited with advantage at the Tivoli on Sunday nights are, Smoking strictly prohibited and Ladies are requested to remove their flower gardens and ostrich farms, for the convenience if those seated behind." -+- 0. +- We sincerely hope that the Gunn will not fire off at this suggestion, for there's plenty of powder used during the week. -u- Couldn't the Water Authorities issue a timelv warning to local householders, instead of ■depriving them of the precious liquid at a moment's notice? Maybe the town crier was too biisv on Friday. -+- The Scotchman, clad m national cos- tume, does not appear to be. an appro- priate advertisement for Bloodless Sur- gery." To our i-niiids, the very mention of "Kilt" seems paradoxical to health- giving elixirs. -+-0- Notwithstanding the nights being Cliili," the auctioneer who sells "China" at Pentre shouts until the Greece rolls off his countenance. He may be an awful Russiio. but if unable to sell his wares, ho, "Wales" pitifully. It'" Spain "ful to hear him. 0 We quite understand Ystrad being a well-" bred locality, for a good "Baker" resides there. The inhabitants seldom lwed" (knead) a policeman. A little child was heard on Monday evening, sorrowfully wailing that .she had lost her mamma." Are the men who aire digging up Ystrad Road looking for the missing lady? Sewer to he. Pudding: makers will be pleased to hear that eggs are down again. At least, they I were the other morning. A case of new laid fell off a, railway wagon. (Rather a fowl joke, eh?—Ed.).

Porth Jottings. For a considerable period the question of improving. the condition of the roads at Birchgrove has been a burning one, and was apparently to be a cause of eternal agitation and complaint to the District Council. --O-+- However, during last week the Roa.ds Committee, in company with the local Councillors, met at Birchgrove with a view of seeing their lamentable condition, and also seeing a. certain portion of land in dispute, as right of way." o-+- Surely, immediate improvements should be the outcome of this all-important visit, for a visit to this place leaves not only an ugly impression upon one's boots, but a very deep and lasting impression upon one's mind. -0- Our congratulations to Mr. G. Booth- Williams, of Wayne Street, Treha-fod, upon his appointment of lecturer upon Political Economy under the County Council. -+-0-- A lecture upon Amusements will shortly be delivered by the Rev. H. Barrow Williams at the John Pugh Memorial Hall. --O-+- The Lewis Merthyr Ambulance Brigade is now making rapid progress under the management of their new secretary. Several new members have been enrolled during the last few weeks. --0- The Cymmer Brigade are also going very strong. Encouraged by their recent suc- cesses, they are putting forth all their energy in order to become a proficient and thoroughly up-to-date brigade. -+-0-+- W hi 1st a. tramcar was proceeding through Bntanllla, on Saturday, a. dog wa.s aeci- dentally run over tincl hccRirie entangled in the machinery underneath the car. -+-O-+- To the astonishment of the bystanders when the animal was extricated, it was found to have sustained but a .slight injury to the head, and quickly disappeared unoii being liberated. --0- The. Forth Thursdays very indignantly protest against the action of men who will not referee football fairlv and attri- bute their defeat on Thursday to the attitude of an unscrupulous referee. -+-0- We extend our congratulations to Mr. Arthur E. Evans, Taff's Well—who was articled to Mr. W7. T. Da vies, Porth- upon his success in passing; his final examination of the Incornorated Law Society.

Park Pot-Pourri A local stationer's premises narrowlv escaped beng devastated by fire last week. A lamp was dislodged from the ceilino- and there was a blaze, hut fortunately "it was speedily got under. P.C.'s Fudge and Lynch rendered yeoman service.

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A Splendid Opportunity for a few week, only, from November 20 to December 31 Every Couple purchasing their Home of Furniture from us will be presented with a 'ww' 22 Gold Wedding Ring & Keeper. All sizes in Stock. Free of charge. IMPORTANT NOTlCE,-We have a Large Stock of all the latest designs to select from. Inspection invited. Note the Address— B. CARDASH, 99, Dunraven Street, TONYPANDY. Next door but one to Dunraven Hotel. Trams Stop at the Door. There is nothing better for Home, Sweet Home at Xmas Than PHONOGRAPHS And GRAMOPHONES Cordially invite yon To inspect our Large Stock of MA.CHINES & RECORDS. (; "'0" Our only address —Opposite Thistle Hotel, Tonypandy. Trams Stop by the Door, 4510 WILL THOSE STUDENTS OF THE Mid-Rhondda Evening Classes Who have not yet received their Certificates, Kindly send particulars of subject, stage and year, TOGETHER WITH THEIR PRIVATE ADDRESS, BY SATURDAY MORNING Next, 21st inst To R. R. WILLIAMS, Local Secretary, Clydach Vale. Extension of Premises! WATERMAN & SLADE, *■ The Largest Retailers of n Paperliangings and Decorating Materials IR| SOUTH WALES, respectfully begs to announce they have now Opened their New Showroom adjoining their Did Premises. Ladies' oordially invited to inspect our Stock, which is absolutely the finest for designs, colouring and prices that can be shown. 1909 Patterns now on Sale at our Only Address— I 5 & 6, Dunraven St. (opposite Dunraven Hotel), Tonypandy. All Parcels delivered Free to any Address, or we pay your Car Fare.

Some cattle were being driven past, when one absent-minded beggar took into its si lipid head to walk into the shop. It was turned out again before it had time to be frozen into the firm's speciality. -+-o-+- Here is something new in the way of competitions. Below will be found a por- tion of ?n "oratorio" score. -+-o-+- The Editor offers a valuable prize to any serenading party who will sing it under his windows during the coming festive season. -+-O-+- Don A. -+-0- The. conditions attaching to the contest are:—(1) Each competing party iinst he composed of men of one county, i.e., Somerset men, Cardigan men, &c. (2) Carnarvon and Anglesey men are in- eligible for the competition (3) the Editor must not be held responsible for any facial injury.

A choir was rehearsing a. comic opera in the new Hall close by, and they were lustily singing a chorus, the burden of which was We toddle," when the alarm WAS raised. And they DID toddle! 0- J >" A promiqnt soprano was the first to yupriht fcfcj.. dear through the door- way, being under the impression that the Hall was on fire. But she did not forget the umbrella! Speaking .seriously, Cwmparc have a. big -+-0- Speaking .seriously, Cwmparc have a. big grievance in the continued non-arrival of a hose and reel. A big blaze, accompanied by loss of life, is perhaps the only thing that will wake the authorities! The local a men in blue" were busy last, week apparently on a hot scent, judg- ing; by the house-to-houise visitation. Some were much concerned, fearing a foul murder had taken place, but it was an ordinary fowl affair, after all! 0- They tracked several canine delin- quents to their lairs but with magnificent magnanimity, ordered others to do the collaring." 0-- The notorious billy-goat with the knock me down aroma honoured Cwm- parc highways with a visit last week. The school children naturally made a proces- sion in its 'honour; but several fond ma's were nuzzled over the diminished appe- tites of their young hopefuls at dinner. .0. -am An ambulance enthusiast was done by a wag last week. He" rushed" him with the news that a woman had put out her leg in crossing a gutter. He hurried to the seen? of the calamity. -0+ But not a .soul was to be seen. Subse- quently light dawned upon him. Of course, her leg was put out—to cross! -+-0-- Park's right wing, composed now of Hugheses, With much skill tired half-backs con- fugheses They'll shoot goals galore Ere the season is o'er— No wonder the Park crowd enthugheses!