The Rhondda Leader

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Mid-Rhondda Musings. Talking about babies, the tramcare are well patronised these days by these dear but costly luxuries, who are usually accom- panied by their mothers. In the evenings, the fathers take the o-aer children for an outing, and they see and enjoy more for a penny than did their kin throughout a lifetime. ♦ Q^»- The running of the tramcars is quite a success hitherto. The next growl we expect to hear will he that they run too fast to enable the passengers to view the shop windows, and that trade is leaving the district. -+-0- This week we saw a fleeting tramcar stopped by a beer barrel, which lay across the track. The conductor reckoned he could clear thathimself and did, judging by The complexion of his proboscis. Scene: Local Dairy. The shopman was about to wrap the margarine up in paper, when the small boy exclaimed, Please, sir, muvver wants to know if yer'll stamp a cow on it, 'cos she's got company." 0 A mass meeting of the workmen of the Glamorgan, Naval and Cambrian Collieries was called for Wednesday night. -4-0-4. The Joint Committee seems to be lack- ing in faith in their fellow-workmen, as they engaged a building holding only about 400 to accommodate the thousands of workmen employed in the combine. It is evident there must be a lot of lookers-on" somewhere. -+-o-+- Rhondda boys are never lacking in originality. -+-o-+- The latest novelty is to see them wait- ing for an empty tramcar, and going on top, throw walnuts, &c., at pedestrians. "When one of the speakers in connection with the Hunger Marchers was addressing a large crowd on Pandy Square on Mon- day night, a tramcar passer by, and the speaker invited one of the passengers who was on top of the car to join their ranks. --o-+- I have had some," said the man, and don't want any more." Then if you do not join usf said the Hunger Marcher, you are going to Hell as fast as the car can take you." -+-0-- All right; can I tell them you are coming on beliind ? There is a chair wait- ing for you. Ta ta," was the quick retort of the Rhonddaite as the car moved off. -+-o-+- The presentation set displayed in the window of Mr. Kinstley, jeweller, Dun- raven Street., Tony pandy, during the past week, has compelled the admiration of hundreds of gratified, sightseers. --0- The silver included four entree dishes, tea kettle and chafing dishes, There was a handsome case of fish knives and forks. The diamond necklet and tiara repeatedly evoked from the ladies the exclamation of Oh, how lovely! The total value of the articles amounted > to about £300. -O-+- Don't allow the police to collar your dogs. P. Lougher and Son, leather mer- chants, Pontypridd, will collar them for you. C9

Porth Jottings. The lectures held at Salem Chapel in connection with the Y.M.C.A. have so far been wonderfully successful, having all been brilliant and punctuated with keen wit and humour.

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 MB. FT. H.0. WILSON AUCTIONEER AND VALUER, Has been favoured with instructions to sell by auction the whole 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 Tonypandy, so be sure and come and see us. 7HE MOST GENUINE SALE Ever held here. Trams pass the door. A Grand Opportunity for those about to furnish, Goods on v ew all day. 4494

Pontygwaith Pottage, It was a pleasure to see the Chairman of the Debating Society "pulling" up one of the Critics when off the point. "-0"- Since last Friday evening the young men of the locality, are more determined than ever to exhibit their Socialistic propensities. "-0"- The Tramway Company ought to place signs along their route No dogs allowed between the Metals,"

Ton Talk. The Naturalists lecture at the Workmen's Hall, was well attended. The subjects was Liquid Air." It was only natural that those present should exclaim now and again, "There's Air," Fancy ice hot enough to toil Liquid Air." To say As cold as ice," shows now, that one's education has not been completed. To be correct and up-to-date, "As cold as Liquid Air," is proper phrase. Despite the exceeding low temperature of the Liquid Air, the lecture was far from being a "frost." .o-+- The Lib-Lab League met last Wednesday, at Bethesda, Ton. Although the subject was Desestablishment, we trust the League will establish itself in the locality. It is under- stood, that the object of the League is to form a training ground for aspiring young Liberals. Of course it is useless having a training ground, unless one attempts to train. -0"- Ton Soccer Team had an outing last Satur- day. A most severe defeat was inflicted on Lysaght's Team, Newport. The result was 13 goals to nil. Without wishing to bereave Ton of any of their glory, we would suggest that Lysaght 11 9 should try their mettle with one of our schoolboys teams. "-0"- Our prediction, re the result of the Evening Combination Policy has been fulfilled. Some of the schools were closed, weeks ago. The others are fast on the wane. The cheapest things are always the dearest in the end. Q E.D.

Treherhert Tags. We are sure that refreshments were pro- vided at the Joiners' Social evening on Friday, because we saw the hampers. "-0"- "Is life worth living?" was the question asked at a recent debate in our locality. We do not hesitate to say that it depends on the liver." "-0"- A tourist may do wonders at Treherbert. In about 15 minutes he can go half-way round the world. He may start at Carmar- then (Stores), go to London (Supper Bar), ca^l at Sheffield (House), then at Liverpool (House), and eventually reach Klondyke (Stores). Marvellous -0. It is not generally known that the part of the ash-tip which is unoccupied by the white- washed-beg pardon-White City, is now termed the Stadiuiii." Exactly a week pievious to the arrival of the White (?) City, it could be noticed that the bridge which crossed the river to the old cricket field, and which had been in existence for so many months past, had been pulled down. It has since been re-built. We fear that this is another case of anti-Socialism. "-0"- A schoolboy, writing a summary of the Shakespearean play "Othello," says Othello, seizing a bolster, full of rage and jealausy, smothers Desemona." Another writes during composition He left the house where lie had slept next morning, mounted on a horse." ° -0"- Yet these particular errors are not quite so bad as the placard which appeared in the window of a prhate house in Dumfries Street some time ago. It read Two girls, want washing." Treherbert N. U. were defected up North" by Halifax on Saturday. The score was 23 points to 5. Not such a bad performance, for we wonder why the score was not at least 40 points to ilil. Tynewydd Tits. A budding historian was given an essay to write latllveek on Alfred the Great. He commenced his essay thus- I Alfred the Great was born at Wantage. His father sold tea in a neighbouring village." -e-O-S*- I Tynewydd is a "hotbed of Socialism," Socialism is discussed by teachers, colliers, I tradesmen, by everyone and at every place. "-0. Arrangements are being made for a debate on the subject between a local celebrated Socialist and Mr. O'Brien, the noted anti- socialist lecturer, who had to take refuge at the Conservative Club the other evening, owing to the inclemency of the weather. .o-+- Since this event we hear that the members have become more than ever proud of their Club. Indeed, it has been suggested that it now be called Conservative Lecturer's Rough Weather Port" .0- On Christmas night we are to have a grand performance of The Giant's Castle," by the Blaenycwm (B.C.) Juvenile Choir. -+-0- Many people are wondering whether it is to be a performance by a Castle, or by Giants wl o live in the Castle. -+-0"- Next Tuesday evening we are to see at the Treherbert English Wesleyan, the novel sight of a minister dressed in Chineese ctfo,tume, giving an address on Foreign Missions."

Pentre Pellets. Wanted—A complete Ambulance Outfit, with full instructions for use also, Armour Suits twith transparent headgears. Tenders accompanied by a cheque for one guinea, to- wards endowing hospital bed, must be sent immediately to "Smasher" Hockey Team, Pentre. Not content with home captures, the local police sent their "charge" to Abergavenny 11 Dog Show, where it collared two prizep. It is now on the reserve list at the station. "-0- When a prominent business gentleman saw the disabled traction engine on Ystrad Road, he scented danger and made a thorough search for his insurance papers. Wise 'policy.' "-0-- It is not true that Pentre's expert slut deals in "ranges," and practices thereon. It's a namesake of his, who dwells at Llewellyn Street. Now we "saw," "-0"- Does'nt the window-show now on view at Pentre, reminds one of summer holidays at the seaside. But alas its only a cod." .o-+- Many a man has unthinkingly asserted that he would go through fire and water for the sø.ke of the girl he adores. One local well- known resident was recently put to the test, and performed his duty unflinchingly. Bravo LI-! "-0"- Judging by the awful conoition of his feet, the poor chap who walks about Pentre bare- footedly, soliciting alms, would do veil to publish a book of reminiscences appropria- tely entitled "A Bunion Pilgrim's Progress.' -+-o-+- The expert cornettist at the Tivoli on Sunday night,was the idol of the croud music lovers will uow be "all of a twist" >(01iver Twist) to hear Moore of him. -+-0-- We noticed on the programme issued for the sacred concert "smoking strictly pro- hibited." It is evident that our "Pellets" are being "swallowed" by some one. The 'woik' all right. "-0"- The amorous swain, who was decoyed into making a fruitless journey, owing to a missive he received, purporting to come from a lady .acquaintance, would be well advised to let ter' alone.

Treorchy. We deeply regret to record the death of Mr. John Cole, 160, Ynyswen Road, which took place on the 14th inst., at tho age of 65. Deceased was a deacon at Raixiah Chapel, and prior to that, had been for many years a deacon at Bethania. The funeral took place on Thursday and was largely attended. The Rev. J. E. Thomas, Ramah, officiated. An inter-debatfe took nlace between Hermon and Bethania, Mutual Improve- ment Societies last week at Bethania, on Is it an advantage or disadvantage to teach the Welsh Language in the Day Schools?" Leaders: Affirmative, Mrs. Daniel Davies (Hermon); negative, Miss M. H. Hughes (Bethania). Mr. William Cleaver presided. The Rev. G. Critohley, B.A., London, addressed a fairly large meeting at Glan- rhondda Chapel on Tuesday evening of last week on the subject, The Moral Failures of Orthodox Christianity." The Rev. E. R. Dennis occupied the chair. On Monday evening last, Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Short and their children were made the recipients of 3" roll-top desk, a silver set, and other useful presents at N oddfa Vestry, on the occasion of their departure from the district. Mr. Short and family have removed to Cardiff, where Mr. Short holds a. very responsible post as manager of the Educational Pub- lishing) Company. Dr. Morris presided over a large assembly. In the course of his remarks, lie said that as a church they very much regretted Mr. Short's departure. Their ii-eliigjous < life was a spotless record, and they had rendered yeoman service in the Sunday School and other church circles.. Councillor W. P. Thomas, in presenting the plate, bearing the inscription —" Presented to Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Short and children on the occasion of their departure," &c., made an excellent speech. Mrs. Davies (printer) was emotional in her speech when she presented a nart of the set to Mr. Short, in Mrs. Short's absence. Mr. John Samuel performed the other duties. Mr. Short responded for himself and on behalf of his wife in very appropriate terms. Other speakers included Messrs. Richard Treasure, Evan Rees, Roderick Morgan, and Rees James.

Bydd Y Geninen," y-flwyd'dyn nesaf, yn r'hoi arbenigrwydd i bynciau ag v mae y dosbarth gweithiol yn dal cysylltiad uniongyrchol a hwy, i",egys Cyfalaf a Llalur,, Qyfiawnder i'r Gweithiwr, y Chwareiwyr a Chwaielyddiaeth Hanes Chwareli Arfon a Meirion, y Chwarelwr a, r Glowr: eu Rhagoriaetha.it a'u Diffyg- ion, Cyflwr y Dosbarth Amaethyddol yn Nghymru, p" 110 y Tir, &o

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The couirse has been well attended, and all have expressed hearty appreciation of these scientific discourses. Mr. Richard Kearton, the eminent naturalist, will lecture on Tuesday on Nature at Work and Play." -o+- Mr. Kearton has the distinction of being the first professional lecturer com- manded by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales to lecture before the Royal children at Sandringham. "-0"- Messrs. Pooles intend giving" Matt Elvana, the popular Ynyshir comedian, at week's trial shortly. Matt justified this venture by his brilliant success last week when making his debut at the Palace. -0"- Mr. Stewart Gray, with his troupe of Hunger Marchers, addressed a fairly large meeting at Cymmer on Friday evening last upon the unemployment question and the nationalisation of land as its remedy.