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STANLEY DOWDING, 1, QUBKN SQUARK, BRISTOL. MISCELLANEOUS' MARY, I want you to get a box of Bagley's Y Goreu," Furniture Paste, as the last paste you bought is too sticky. Tell them you must have Bagley's, as it leaves no finger marks. 4446 SEND stamp for advice to Mrs. Watson, Herbalist and Lady Specialist—Address 110, York Road, New Cut, Bristol. B872/73 IMPORTANT TO MOTHERS. Every Mother who values the health and cleanliness of her child should use HARRISON'S "Reliable" NURSERY POMADE. One application kills all Nits and Vermin, beautifies and strengthens the Hair. In tins, 4,ld. and 9d., postage Id. Geo. W. Harrison, Chemist 118. Broad Street, Reading. Agents, Emrys Richards, Chemist, Ooedymefbion, Tonypandy; D. E. Davies, Chemist, Treorchy; W. R. Williams, Chemist, Medical Hall, Tylorstown; J. P. Lewis, Chemist, Medical Hall, Ynyahir. B7tVl-70 GREY HAIR permanently and speedily restored to its original colour by using HARRISON'S HAIR COLOUR RESTORER. It is not a dye, but by natural me ns acts as a rrstorative. Contains nothing njurious, and is beneficial to the growth and beauty of the Hair. In bottles, price Is. 6d. (postage 3d. extra). Manu acturerl-G. W. HARRISON, Hair Specialist. Read- ing- Agentfor Tonypandy: Emrvs Richards, The Dun aven Pharmacy; Pentre: David George, Chemist. B801-86. AMAZONA Spot proof, Unshrinkable, finish in all colours, 3/11, the Dress length. Carriage piid, patterns free.-Pearson's Dress Warehouse, Leeds. B859,170 FLAN NE LAIN E Newest production for Blouses. 4fd. yard, carriage paid. Latest Novelties for Dresses. Friezes. Cheviots, patterns free.-Dress Warehouse. Darli igfron. B85f)/"70 EDUCATIONAL. Assistant-Inspector of Mines. MINE Managers' Exams.. Scholarships, and Associate- "I ship in Mining. &c Candidates prepared. Private Lessonq by Post, Mineralogy, Geology, Coal and Metal Mining, Engineering. Mining Mathematics, Electricity, and Surveying. Certificates awarded. Write for Syllabus. The Cambrian Mining School, Clanffrwd. Porth, Glam. b CYCLES, &a. CYCLE — marvellous sacrifice, Gents' 1908 machine, highest grade, fitted with clincher tyres, Crabbe roller, lever back and front rim brakes, the very latest Perry's ball bearing free wheel, plated rims, coloured centres, black enamelled and lined frames, mud guards. Magnificent machine, not soiled, complete with gas lamp, bell, pump, spanner, etc., £ § 18s 6d., great bargain, worth double. Will send on approval any distance beforp cash sent.—M. Hoise, St. Madge, Pitman Rd, Weston Super-Mare. bSSl/75 FOR SALE. TTNDERTAKERS' and Carriage Proprietors' Modern Stock for disposal no reagon: tle offer refused Hearses, Cars, Coaches. Landaus, Brakes, Hansoms- -Catalogues, Marston's U, Bradford Street, Birmingham, B869/1 FISH, FISH. Fishmongers, Hawkers, &c., write to C. H. Cowburn, Fish Docks, Swansea. Lowest market prices. 4371 Telegrams—"Mackerel, Swansea." Corporation Telephone—350 P. MOLYNEUX, Ltd., Steam Trawler Owners & Smack Managers, and Fish Merchants, 120, HIGH STREET, SWANSEA. Special attention paid to customers for Headless Fish for Frying. Write for Quotations. 4370 MUSICAL. MR. P. H. ALEXANDER, Gold Medalist, L.A.M., Organist of Calfaria, Porth, (has vacancies for pupils for tuition in Organ and Pianoforte Playing. Also Harmony, Counterpoint, and Theory, personally or by post, in the Old Notation or Tonic Sol-fa as desired. For terms, etc., apply, Dryslwyn, Porth.. 53884/78 MR. TOM LEWIS'S "Quadrille" Band is available for Parties, Bazaars, At- Homes, Whist-Drives, Dances, and all kinds of Social Functions. This well-known Band always rebooked after first engagement. For Terms etc., apply, D. T. Lewis, 205, Cardiff B)ad, Aberaman, Aberdare, Glam. B887/78 MR. W. T. David, Organist, Tonypandy. Vacancies for pupils for tuition in sing- ing, pianoforte and organ harmony, counter- point and orchestration. Lessons given by post if desired. Musical compositions revised and .corrected. Honours and Pass results gained by pupils in the last examination of the In- corporated Society of Musicians held at Cardiff. For terms, apply at Glyncollen, 31, Eleanor Street, Tonypandy. b874/74 SHIPPING. CANADIAN pACIFIC Weekly Service from Liverpool. RASTFCST Luxurious accommodation in allclass- ■ IUP es at moderate fares—only four days open sea. Emigrants met at Liver- TO pool by Canadiaa_Pacific Officials. For sailings, partipfflets and information as CANADA, to opportunites in Canada, apply to Canadian Pacific Railway, 18, Sti, Augustine's Parade, Bristol, or Local Agents everywhere. A THIRD PART OF THE DAY IN BED. Most adults spend that time in sleep — children much longer. Yet we little consider how important a health factor how important a health factor Bedstead and Bedding should g be. We have made both our special study. Come and see our examples of the latest in hygienic Beds and Bed-wear. sgWrite for Catalogue 83.1! ZZS j BEN*EVANS~&Tjo7, 1 LIMITED 1 § The Acknowledged House for Furniture ■ 8 WANTS HI £ <X <6 D. M. WILLIAMS, Accountant and Public Auditor, BRYN GELLI HOUSE, AND LLOYDS BANK CHAMBERS, TONYPANDY. Tradesmen's Accounts written up, Balanced, or Audited. Deeds of Arrangement, Mortgages and Transfers of Properties negotiated. Bankruptcy and Probate of Will Accounts Prepared. Insurance, House and Estate Agent. Rent Collected. 231 Glandwr Hotel, YSTRAD-RHONDDA. ritek. P-0. Telephone: 18 PENTRE, ë -== = -=. ;¡, Posting in all Its Branches at Moderate Charges. MOURNING AND WEDDINO COACHES,&t- to Proprietor G. DAVIES. What Still Suffering p Why don't you go to JAMES' 42, Charles St., Cardiff, and learn the benefits to be derived from taking Radiant Heat, Turkish and Electric Baths. They are the best and most convenient baths in South Wales. Open daily for ladies and gentlemen. 3968 Sir or Madam, Can you spare a few minutes? If so, I would like to have a little chat with you which may prove interesting and beneficial. But first of all let me tell you that I have not come from America with some wonderful cure for Consumption or Cancer. I cannot cure either of these complaints. If I could, I would have made my fortune long ago. I do not use formidable batteries which gives off millions of volts of electricity. You have heard enough of these tales to last you for ever. Now you hear a good deal of different sorts of herbal treatments. People calling themselves herbalists are springing up around us like mushrooms, most of them are unknown to us, having arrived here a few weeks ago, to return from whence they came in an equally short time. I have resided in South Wales for 28 years, and have practised as a herbalist for over 30 years. I am not an extensive adver- tiser, as I rely more on the recommen- dation of my patients for the extension of my business. My treatment is purely herbal, and further, it is absolutely anti- septic. If you have a bad leg, I guarantee I can cure it. If I cannot do what I say, my reputation is at stake; and if I lose my reputation, I lose all. It is the only testimonial I use, and I find it the best. If you are suffering from Debility from any cause, I can strengthen you; if your blood is impoverished, carrying toxic mat- ters through your body, I can purify it. If you doubt the veracity of my state- ments, give me a trial and I may be able to convince you. A trial will not cost you much, and if I succeed in convincing you, you will have gained much. There are many more things I would like to say, but one cannot put everything in an advertise- ment. Whatever you suffer from, write or call on me, and I will advise you free of charge. If I cannot cure you I will teü you so. Letters should contain stamped addressed envelopes for reply. All correspondence and consultations are regarded as strictly confidential. Yours faithfully, PROF. DEAKIN. Only address—14, Alexandria Road, 4266 Swansea. A DAINTY TCCTII RTIFICIAL I belli Can now be made and fitted so as to defy detection. PRICES- Extractions by Gas or Narcotile from 3/6 New PAINLESS Process „ 2/- Ordinary Extractions. 1/- Teeth filled, from 2/0. Silver Amalgam, Complete Set of Teeth, upper or lower, from £ 1/1/0 Single Tooth from 2/6 er FREE EXTRACTIONS when NEW TEETH are Fitted. CORNEY LEWIS, 85, TAFF STREET (over Lipton's), PONTYPRIDD. Hours—10 to 8 Thursdays, 10 to 1. No Branches. Advice FREE. Nat. 'Phone 184. 4374 TM- WILLIAMS' (PONTARDAWE) WORM LOZENGES. For over Fifty Years this highly valuable Remedy has met with the greatest success. The effect upon Weak, Delicate Children (often given up as incurable), is like Magic. Getting rid of his tormenting pests by taking these lozenges, the thin, pale-faced, inanimate Child be- comes strong, healthy, and lively, the pride, instead of the anxiety of his guardians. Sir,-1 have for some tin.e used your Anthelmintic or Worm Lozenges in my family, and find them a very speedy and efficacious cure for ascearides, and their agreeable and convenient form is agreat recommendation for children.—W. HUTCHINSON, Vicar of Howdon." Sold at 9Jd, 13id, and 2s 9d per box, by local Chemists or for 14 or 34 stamps from J. Davies, Chemist, 30, High Street, Swansea. A list of testimonials, symptoms, &c., on application. 4201 HOWELL WILLIAMS & SON, Undertakers & Funeral Furnishers. Funerals completely furnished in the best style, and a reasonable charges. Proprietors of Shelibiers, Open Closed and Glass-sided Hearses, Mourning and Wadding Coaches, Brakes, etc. Every requisite for Funerals kept on the premisest William Streetf Yetrad-Rhondda i {P.O. Telephone 59. 298 IT IS TIME TO TAKE DAVIESI TIC MIXTURE When you Suffer from Tic, Neuralgia & Faeeache. TRY IT I 1/1 PER BOTTLE. Prepared and Sold by T. DA VIES Pharmaceutical Chemist, PORTH. Agent for Mid-Rhondda— JOHN DAVIES, Chemist, 14, Dunraven Street, TONYPANDY. 436 A PRETTY WOMAN'S SMILE. FOR ARTIFICIAL TEETH OF GOOD APPEARANCE, AND GUARANTEED QUALITY, GO TO D. E. LEWIS, Chemist, MARDY (Associate of the Incorporated Society of Extractors and Adaptors of Teeth, Ltd.), Who for the last 11 years has given Complete Satisfaction to his numerous clients. The prices are as low as it is possible to supply Teeth of the Best Quality. Complete Sets from At is. The very best Complete Top and Bottom Sets, £ B. We allow Railway Fare to all ordering New Teeth, and all Extractions Free, and etery set Guaranteed. Note Address—D. E. LEWIS, Chemist, MARDY. J. BROOKS, OPPOSITE POST OFFICE, TONYPANDY, Has a Large Assortment of 0V Fancy Goods Suitable for Presents. CIGARS A SPECIALITY, In boxes ranging from 5 to 100 Cheapest House for PIPES, POUCHES, and all Smokers' Requisites. Sole Agent for PETERSON'S PIPE. It you contemplate giving yourself or friend a treat, this is tb* Pipe to give satisfaction. 10
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Pentre Higher Elemen- ¡ tary School. Treorchy Girl First in the Kingdom. Congratulations from District Council. The results of the school examinations have again been exceptionally good. The examinations included, those of the Col- lege of Preceptors, the Board of Educa- tion, candidates for pupil teachership and scholarships. The Rhondda District Council have signified their estimate of the work of both puoils and staff by sending the following htter of congratulation to the headmaster, Mr Llewellyn Jones:- u Council Off;ces, "Pentre, Rhondda, '• 9th. October, 1908 Dear Sî.I have been instructed by the Council to convey to you the con- gratulations of the Education Committee on the specially excellent examination results recently see ired at your school, and this I have now pleasure in doing.— Yours faithfully, W. P. NICHOLAS, Llewellyn Jones Esq., Clerk. Pentre Higher Elementary School." One of the pupils also—Sarah E. Matthews, Treorchy—did her work so thoroughly and efficiently as to obtain six distinctions, and gained the College of Preceptors' prize for having headed the list, not only of Wales, but of the whole Kingdom, in one division of their examina- tions. To show their appreciation and to en- courage her to further effort, the Rhon- dda Council have thoughtfully sent her the following letter — Council Offices, "Peutre, Rhondda, 9th October, 1908. Dear Madam,—I have been directed by the Council to inform you that, upon the motion of Mrs. Florence Nicholas, seconded h. Alderman William Henry Mathias, a resolution has been recorded upon the Council's Minutes congratulating you upon the success which you have recently attained in securing the first position in the Kingdom in the Junior Grade Examination of the College of Preceptors, and I have now much plea- sure- in conveying the purport of this resolution to you.Yours faithfully, W. P. NICHOLAS, Miss S. El. Matthews, Clerk. 143, Dumfries St., Treorchy." The highest marks amongst the boys of the school in the Second Class were obtained by Bertie S. Evans, Ton; and the highest amongst the girls by Mary A. Davie's, Cwmparc. In the College of Preceptors' examina- tion, 25 pupils were placed in the Honours Division, 29 in the Pass Division., and 54 Distinctions were obtained in arithmetic, drawing, English, Welsh, algebra, Scrip- ture., electricity, geography and geometry. There were also 9 passes in the Second Class, and 20 in the Third Class. At the Board of Education examination. 14 obtained First Class and 4 Second Class in Theoretical Chemistry (First Stage); 4 obtained Second Class in Prac- tical Chemistry; 5 obtained First Class and 14 Second Glass in Mathematics; and 9 obtained First Class and 7 Second Class in Magnetism and Electricity. To these should be added 18 boys and 15 girls (including the top girl) who passed the Candidates' Examination. The following is a complete list of the successful candidates — COLLEGE OF PRECEPTORS' RESULTS SECOND OR JUNIOR CLASS (HONOURS DIVISION). BOYS D. W. Owen, English, English his- tory, geography, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, Welsh, magnetism and elec- tricity, chemistry, and drawing; W. E. Jenkins, English, English history, geog- raphy, arithmetic, algebra*, geometry, Welsh, magnetism and electricity, chemis- try, and drawing*; A. Bundy, Scripture, Eiiglish, English history, geography, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, magnetism and electricity, chemistry, and drawing; W. J. Evans, English, geography, arith- metic, algebra, geometrv Welsh*, mag- netisni and electricity*, chemistry, and drawing*; B. S. Evans, English, English historv geography, arithmetic, algebra, geometry*, Welsh, magnetism and elec tricitv chemistry, and drawing; A. Hanney, Scripture. English, geography, arithmetic, algebra*, geometry, magnet- ism and electricity, chemlstrv. and draw- in- A. Jones, English, English history, geography, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, Welsh, magnetism and electricity, chemis- try, and drawing. GIRLS. M. A. Davies, Scripture, English, Eng- lish history, geography*, aritilnieti-C, algebra, geometry French, magnetism and electricity, and chemistry; A. M. Lloyd, Scripture, English, English history, arith- metic, algebra, geometry, French, mag- netism and electricity, chemistry, and drawing*; F. Maine, Scripture, English, Ebglish history, geography, arithmetic, algebra., geometry, French, magnetism and electricity, and chemistry; E. Medlecot, Scripture, English, English history, geography, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, magnetism and electricity, chemistry, and drawing; M. A. Morgan, Scripture, Eng- lish, English history, geography, arith- metic, algebra, geometry, French, mag- netism and electricity, and chemistry; M. M. Reynolds, Scripture, English, geography, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, magnetism and electricity, chemistry, and drawing*. THIRD CLASS (HONOURS DIVISION). BOYS. A. D. Jores, Scripture, English*, Eng- lish history, geography, arithmetic*, algebra*, elementary science, and draw- ing*; T. R. Owen, English, English his- tory, geography, arithmetic*, algebra*, elementary science, drawing, and geometry; D. H. Pugh, English*, Eng- lish history, geography, arithmetic, algebra,* elementary science, drawing*, and Welsh; H. A. Wilcox, Scripture, English, English history, geography, arithmetic algebra, elementary science, and drawing. GIRLS. E. M. Adams, Scripture, English, Eng- lish history, geography, arithmetic, algebra, elementary science, and Welsh*; R. A. Davies, Sorinture* English*, Eng- lish history, geography, arithmetic*, algebra drawing, and Welsh; Et. Evans, Scripture*, English*, English history, geography, arithmetic*, aJgebra*, elemen- tary science"and Welsh M. A. Evans, Scripture, English*, English history, geography, arithmetic*, algebra, elemen- tary science, and Welsh*: R. A. Jones, Scripture, English*, geography, arith- metic, algebra, elementary science, draw- ing, and Welsh: S. Jones. Scripture, English*, English history, geography, arithmetic*, algebra*, elementary science, and Welsh; S. E. Matthews, Scripture*, English*, geography*, arithmetic". algebra*, elementary science, drawing*, and French; G. M. Scott, Scripture, Eng- lish, English history, geography, arith- metic*, algebra, elementary science, and drawing. THIRD CLASS (PASS DIVISION). BOYS. W. D. Morgan, Scripture English, Eng- lish history, geography, algebra, Welsh, magnetism ,nd electricity, chemistry, and drawing; R Hopiins, Scripture, English, English history, geography, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, magnetism and elec- tricity, and drawing; J. Williams, Scrip- ture, English history, geography, arith- metic, '.lgebra, geometry, chemistry, and drawing; D S. Charles, Scripture, Eng- lish, English history, geography, arith- metic*, algebra, elementary science, and drawing; G. S. Davies, English, English history, arithmetic, algebra, Welsh, ele- mentary scienoe, and drawing; W. E. Davies, Erglish, geography, arithmetic, algebra, and drawing- J. Jones, English, English history, geography, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, elementary science, and drawing*; J. Williams, Scripture, English, English history, geogra/phy, arithmetic*, algebra, geometry, elemen- tary science. GIRLS. M. Evans, Scripture, English, English history, geography, arithmetic, algebra, Welsh, magnetism and electricity, and drawing; F. J. Bowen, Scripture, Eng- lish, arithmetic*, algebra, Welsh, elemen- tary science, and drawing; E. M. Chi vers, Scripture, English, English history, geography, arithmetic, algebra, elemen- tary science, and drawing; F. E. Daniel, English, English history, geography, arith- metic*, algebra, elementary science, and drawing; M. M. Edwards, Scripture, Eng- lish, English history, geography arith- metic, algpbra, and drawing; M. Ed- wards, English, English history, arith- metic*, algebra, Welsh*, and drawing; S. Evans, Scripture, English, English his- tory, arithmetic, and Welsh*; E. C. James, Scripture, English, English his- tory, arithmetic, algebra., Welsh, elemen- tary science, and drawing M. A. Lewis, Scripture, Engiisn, English history, arith- ltict, algebra, and drawing; A. Llew- ellyn, Scripture, Ehglish, English history, geography, aritbmetici, algebra, and draw- ing S. A. Phillips, English, geography, arithmetic, algebra, elementary science, and drawing; A. J. Edwards, Scripture, English, English history, geography, arithmetic, algebra., geometry, Welsh, magnetism and electricity, and drawing. JUNIOR CLASS (PASS DIVISION). BOYS. D. S. Francis, Scripture, English, geography, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, magnetism and electricity*, chemistry, and drawing; D. R.. Evans, Scripture, Eng- lish, geography, arithmetic, Welsh, mag netism and electricity, and drawing; W. Tapper, English, English history, geog- raphy, arithmetic* algebra, geometry, magnetism and electricity, and drawing. GIRLS. E. Davies, English, English history, geography, arithmetic, magnetism and electricity, chemistry, and drawing; R. Jones, Scripture, Ehglish, Englislk his- tory, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, Welsh, magnetism and electricity, and drawing* T. Jones, English, English history, geog- raphy, arithmetic:, algebra, geometry, Welsh, chemistry, and drawing; F. Thatcher, Scripture, English, geography, arithmetic algebra, French, magnetism and electricity, and drawing; M. M. Francis, Scripture Erglish, geography, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, French magnetism and electricity, and drawing; E. B. Williams, Scripture, English, Eng- lish history, geography, arithmetic, algebra, French, magnetism and elec- tricity, chemistry, and drawing. Denotes distinction The Top Girl in the Kingdom. Miss Sarah E. Matthews, Treorchy, has attended the school for three years, and is now only 14 years of age. Her father is a collier, and, like many other working men in the Rhondda., is determined to sacrifice something to give his daughter Miss S. E. MAT'TlIEWS." a good education. To be the head of a list of over 600 successful candidates, and to obtain distinctions in six subjects, is a very good beginning. Bessie is a favourite with all, and her work does not press heavily on her, as she is of a cheerful disposition, is in good health, and takes an earnest interest in her studies. She intends becoming a teacher, and it is tolerably- certain that, if she maintains the same standard of efficiency, she will in a few years occupy an honourable posi- tion in the teaching profession.
Xmas and New Year Greetings.
Xmas and New Year Greetings. L. LADD, Photographer, Tonypandy, has again this year received a large Stock of latest novelties inXmas and New Year Mounts as Season's Greeting Cards from 2/6 per doz. (photo included). Come early for choicest designs. OPEN DAILY. Note only Address—21, Dunraven Street, Tonypandy (next door to Oliver's Boot Shop, opposite Danix's Temperance Bar. 4502
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Yn ol pob tebyg, bydd galw mawr am Y Geninen" am lonawr nesaf, o her- wydd bydd ynddi un ysgjrif beth bynag fydd yn debyg o dynu eylw mawr.
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Qui- I T-1%1.% Wiu, UI y I Business Prospects, 1909." Wè have received a copy of the third annual issue of the Business Prospects Year Book," containing forecasts of the trade movements in the chief sections of commerce over 1909. The publication of forecasts, as is easily apparent, is a somewhat daring venture. They are, however, all based on a minute and careful analysis of the statistics and other facts available, and the manner in which the events of this and last year have proved the correctness of the fore- casts made in the two first issues is strong evidence that the basis on which the anti- cipations are made is a correct one. In the preface the editors state that the book is based on one main fact, that it is vital to the business man to know, not what has happened in the past, but what will happen in the near future. In all sections of commerce success is synonymous with foresight. In Business Prospects" an effort is made, by examining the effect in the past of indus- trial conditions similar to those, obtaining in the present, and by supplementing the lessons so learned with the facts avail- able as to definite prospective business. to form an estimate of the future market movements in each of the leading sections of commerce." The prospects in the coal trade for the coming year will be, interesting to our readers. It will be well, however, to note, first of all, what the B.P." said of the present and past year, and hoW far these prospects have materialised. For the year 1907, Business Prospects" stated that the prices of ooal will be higher than in any year since 1901," and that profits made by individuals and companies owning collieries will be much above the average), and excepting possibly 1900 and 1901" will be greater than in any year since 1873." What actually happened was that the average price of best Welsh steam coal f.o.b. Cardiff advanced from 13s. in 1005 and 15s. 2d. in 1906 to 19s. in 1907, and the p'rofits of the leading collieries went up accordingly. The profits of the Cam- bi-ian Colliery Company alone went up from kl7,962 in 1905 to zEI50,396 in 1907. Business Prospects prophecied that in the present year:- Coal prices will be at a high level at the commencement of the year. As the spring opens, prices will fall, and will be materially lower in. the autumn and winter months. The average market price over the year will be considerably lower than in 1907, but higher than in any other yeat since 1901." J What has happened in 1908 is that the average^ price of best Welsh steam coal f.o.b. Cardiff, which during the month of January averaged 18s. 3d., has since dropped steadily and continuously, and in the month of September averaged 15s. lOd. The prospects for next year are given as follows: — Whilst the demand for coal will be somewhat greater than in 1908, the pro- ductive power1 of the mines will advance more rapidly than the demand. The average price of coal will be below the average of 1908 or 1907. The year will open with mining costs nearly at their maximum, and though wages will be gradually reduced during the year, the cost of nroduotion will be such as to prevent any heavy reduction in coal prices below those now obtaining." Articles upon the coal trade, iron, wheat, cotton, the money market, &c., with the nrospects for the coming year in each of the sections dealt with are also in uie book, and altogether it is a most useful, nay, indispensable, volume for the wideawake business man. The book, which is edited by Messrs. Joseph DaviØJ (editor of the" South Wales Coal Annual ") and O. P. Hailey, is published by the Business Statistics Publishing Co., 12, James Street, Cardiff, its published price being 5s. Important to Bandsmen. The Perfect Guide to Lip and Lung Training" is the title of an excellent little book, written and published by Leo Rippin, Pentre. The author, who is him- self a cornettist of repute, deals verY elaborately with the rules that should obtain in playing a wind instrument, and <Yives valuable advice on breathing, lung development, tone, and intonation. At the end of the book are a number o» exercises calculated to awaken and develop the muscle tissues without obstructing the course of fluid matter. To bandsmen, this is a little, book that should be highly welcomed, and anyone aspiring to correct cornet playing should make hHJ1' self acquainted with its contents. If published price is 6d., and is obtainable from the author.
Mid-Rhondda Temperance Festival.
Mid-Rhondda Temperance Festival. The annual singing festival in connec- tion with the Baptist Churches of Mid- Rhondda was held on Monday last, whe*1 the Bands of Hope of Calfaria (Clydaoh Vale), Noddfa (Blaenclydach), Jerusalem (Llwynypia), Caersalem and Mori ah (Tony- pandy), and Bethlehem (Trealaw) tool* part, under the baton of Mr. Arthur Thomas, Gadlys, Aberdare. The after- noon meeting was presided over by Dis- trict Councillor Wm. Thomas, Cjydael* Vale; and the evening meeting by Mr. David Evans, Court Street. Without BI doubt it was a red-letter day in the tival's history, the spacious edifice 0 Jerusalem being filled to overflowing whilst the singing was of a very higb order, great praise being due to the OW- ductor and all concerned. At the evenr inrr meeting, a strong resolution, proposed by Mr. Willie Thomas, seconded by the Rev. J. Nicholas, Congratulating y10 Government on their successful dealing with the Licensing Bill, and praying th^ wisdom and strength be given to p*10 House of Lords to rise above and allow the Bill to become law," enthusiastically carried, the audience sirW?' ing Deffrown yn awr yn wrol." T*10 decision for the prize banner was also ,a given in this meeting, Calfaria (Clyda^ Vale) being first, Moriah (Tonypandy^' second, and Noddfa (Blaenclydach) thir?% Miss Gwladys Thomas and Mr. Tom Ol were the accompanists. Melus, tno6* eto."
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Y GENINEN "am y flwyddyn nesaf- —" Yr Iaith Gymraeg: pa un ai mants^ ai anfantais fyddai ei pharhau? Eisteddfod Gensdlaethol: a. yw yn wei y draui o'i chynal? Pwlpud Cynir pa un ai cryfhau ai gwanhau y mae ddylanwad? "A fyddai Ymreolaetn ™ fantais i Gymru?