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= .4 MPIRE E CARDIFF MPIRE (QUEEN STTIEET) Managing Director OSWALD STOLL M TWICE NIGHTLY—6.45 and 9 o'clock. Seats booked daily bv Post or Tele. No. 625, Nat. -o- -0- Monday, Nov. 30th, 1908, and Twice Nightly duri ng the Week- P HETTY KING, The Celebrated Mnie Impersonator, in her latest English and American Successes. ELEANOli JONES, a Cardiff "Girl who will make a nance on the Music Hall Stage. j< ELEANOli JONES, a Cardiff "Girl \\ho will make a nance on the Music Hall Stage. ALF. HOLT, American Comedian. STE!N-ERETTO TROUPE, I The most Wonderful Hand Jumping Acrobats ever seen. S A Novel and exceedingly Interesting Act entitled, "THE QUESTRIAN LION D'ARLEGNAN AND HIS LITTLE PLAYMATE CIIOCOLAT," pre- a< sented for the first time on a Music Hall Stage by Mons. and Mdlle. Gail ard. THE 0HRON0JIEGAPH0NE including Select- Rions bv GEORGE ROBEY & VICTORIA MONKS. ETHEL NEWMAN, in an original Monologue entitled "Her Wedding Day." H i-DIE FRANCIS, Comedienne & Dancer. t t New and Interesting Subjects on the M B AMERICAN BIOSCOPE, OLGAR AND ELG AR, Two Refined Lady Musicians, in a Harmonious E Combination of Human Voice aud Flute. Z -0- BJ' Box Offic Open Dai!y(\vith exception of Satur- days) 10 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to B 'i •2 p.m. BICYCLES STORED FREE OF CHARGE. =1 Royal CLARENCE THEATRE PONTYPRIDD. Proprietors Messrs. TRENCHARD & JONES Manager Mr. CHARLES TRENOHARD MONDAY, novo 30, and during the Week. STUPENDOUS ATTRACTION! MONTAGUE BEAUDYN'S No. 1 Star Company, in a New and Powerful Play- A TRAITOR PRINCE, The most Perfect Production ever toured. THE THEATRESCOPE, In all the Latest Pictures, will be shown for ten minutes before the rise of the Curtain, and between the Acts. Centre Circle, 2/ Side Circle, IiG; Pit, 1/ Gallery,6d. Early Doors 3d. extra to all parts. Xmas Presents. H. A. HARMAN, 25; Duke St, Cardiff, Ts making a iiiagiii- ficent show of Dm- Sticks, and Fancy Leather Goods. suitable for Xmas and New Year Gifts. See Windows. 25, Duke St. 4493 Coliseum Auction Mart Best Price given for SECOND-HAND FURNITURE. Stock Bought Outright for Cash. Note the Address-COLISEUM AUCTION MART (OH Brewery), TONYPANDY TYPEWRITING-M.S.S., Letters, Cir- J)L culars, Forms, &c., Typewritten or Duplicated. Moderate Charges. Rhondda Leader" Offices, Tonypandy. £ s. d. ■ a LENT to any a- |g 9B ■ mount at Low B HH Interest on Dia- H|fl monds, Gold and Silver Watches, Rings, Chains, Jewellery, and WKBm Clothing. Best Fire Proof aud JBSfln Burglar He;,hting Safes for Storage of Valuables. Note Address- 0TTO Jeweller, Clothier FALLER and Pawnbroker, 43, TAFF STREET, PONTYPRIDD, AND 40, Hannah Street, PORTH. ^^9 Established 1830. c C m f "S** JC ?" & 9 w &nt .§ c a NEW THEATRE CARDIFF. Sole Proprietor ROBERT BEDFORD Evsry Evening at 7.30 & Saturday at 2. NOTE—Early Poors ope0 at 7, Ordinary Doors at 7.15. Matinees, 1 30 and 1.45. IMPORTANT ENGAGEMENT OF SEYMOUR HICKS and Miss MAIE ASH, And the Original Aldrv-ycli Theatre Company, in the Musical Play, The Gay Gordons MAUD MILTON. JOHNNY DANVERS. SYDNEY FAIRBROTHEE. E. LUGG. CORALIE BLYIHE. GEORGE CARROLL WILL BISHOP. NEXT WEEK— Mr. EDWARD COMPTON AND CO. Box Office at Theatre, 10 to 5. Nat. Tel. 376. Sales by Auction. Mr. T. NAUNTON MORGAN'S SALES. Tonypandy and Trealaw, Rhondda Valley. IMPORTANT AND UNRESERVED SALE OF CONTRACTOR'S PLANT, MACHINERY, HORSES, &c. MR. T. NAUNTON MORGAN has re- ceived instructions from Mr. James Edwards, Contractor, of Tonypandy and Trealaw, to Sell by Publio Auction, near the CONSERVATIVE CLUB, Tonypandy (within 5 minutes' walk of the Llwynypia T.V.R. Station, and 15 minutes of the Penygraig G.W.R. Station), and at THE YARD, Trealaw (within 5 minutes' walk of Tonypandy T.V.R. Station, and 10 minutes of Penygraig G.W.R. Station), on MONDAY, November 30th. 1908, the whole of his Valuable Plant, Machinery, &c. comprising At TONYPANDY. Two Portable Steam Engines, 2 Mortar Mills, Stone Crusher, Friction Hoist, Iron Trams, Portable Offices, Haulage Wire Ropes, Belting, Sheds, Lifting Jacks, and a quantity of loose materials. At TREALAW. One Stone Crusher, 1 Portable Steam Engine, 1 Mortar Mill, 16-h.p. Oil Engine, Oil and Water Storage Tanks, 33 Drilling Machines, Saw Bench and SawTs, Leather and other Belting, Anvils, Vices, Derrick Crane, Iron and Wood Skips for ditto, Mortice Machine, Incline Rollers and Sheaves, Trams, Egg-end Boiler Tank, large quantity of Scaffolding, Planks, Poles, etc., Ladders, Chain Blocks, Lifting Jacks, W. Gates and Railings, quantity of Tram Hails and Sleepers, an 8-h.p. Road Loco, 5 Traction Waggons; also 9 Cart Horses, 10 Tip Carts, a 4-wheel Trolley, a, Crank Axle Cart, 1 Trap, llu Sets of Cart Harness, etc., etc. (Brakes will convey Purchasers after the disposal of the Lots at Tonypandy, direct to Trealaw). The whole of the Lots can be inspected up to date of Sale. TERMS: CASH, but the Purchasers may have (if required) Credit for two- thirds of the amount of their purchase money on any Lots amounting to £ 30 and upwards, on approved security, and pay- ing interest at the rate of 5 per cent. per annum on the balance. Further particulars and Descriptive Catalogue may be obtained from Mr. Jas. Edwards, Contractor, Tonypandy and Trealaw; and from the Auctioneer, 55, Dunraven Street, Tonypandy, and Hill- side," Penygraig (P.O. Telephone 39, Tonypandy). N.B.—The Leasehold Yard at Trealaw will be offered for Sale on FRIDAY, November 27th, at 4 p.m., at the TRE- ALAW HOTEL. 4001 To be Sold by Private Treaty. ALL that desirable dwelling-house and premises situate at No. 180, Kenry Street, Tonypandy, containing 7 good rooms, scullery, garden, &c., in good repair, and gas fittings throughout; low ground rent. For further particulars apply to Mr. S. O -YEN EDWARDS, Solicitor. 19, De Win ton Street, Tonypandy. 4478 FOR SALE.—Comfortable Dwelling House 53, Trealaw Road, Trealaw, immediate possession. f30 down, balance can remain on mortgage if required.—Apply Box 77, Rhondda Leader Office, Tonypandy. FOR SALE good Toned Harmonium. Bargain cheap. Apply 16, Railway Terrace, Blaenclydach. b903 SETCRFIELD & SONS Saleroom Hayes Buildings, THE HAYES, CARDIFF MESSRS. A. SETCHFIELD & SONS Sell by Auction at the above address on Mondays and Thursdays at 2.0 p.m., and Saturdays at 7 p.m. A large assortment of useful Household Furniture sold at each Sale, which are removed from various residences for absolute sale. 4356 Telephone: 01194 Nat. MISCELLANEOUS. nnRIM NELLS Pills and Powders have T cured thousands. Why not you? See that you get "Established 1879" on every label.—Trimnell, The Herba'ist, 144, Rich- mond-road, Cardiff. Agents wanted. A PAGE Book about Herbs and how to use them, post free send for one. Trimnell, The Herbalist, 144, Richmond-road, Cardiff. Established 1879. Please note the q. address. mo Prevent Fraud see that you get i "Established 1879" on every label and wrapper of Trimnell's Preparations, without, which none are genuine.— Trimnell, The Herbalist, 144, Richmond-road, Cardiff. 11)901182 WANTED. WANTED a small house near Ystrad or Treorchy—Apply, letter only, Painter. 46, Clark Street. Treorchy. BSS1 WANTED, sharp youth about 16. for the Outfitting.—Apply, J. F. Phillips, Tonypandy. 4523 Tinu LET, furnished apartments—apply, jL 217, Court Street, Tonypandy. B902/73 TYPEWIUTEUS Repaired "and Rebuilt. 9 Rebuilt Machines for Sale. Hacon & Grinaway (Oliver Typewriter Agents), 33, Queen Street, Cardiff. BS98/73 MUSICAL. PHIL JONES late pupil of Signor Moretty, R. A.M. (London), is open to receive engagements for Oratorios, Miscellaneous Concerts, etc. Moderate fee. Dr. Randegger says:—" He possesses a decidedly beautiful tenor voice most pleasing to listen to." Copies of testimonials on application. Address, Phil Jones, Tonyrefail. 400 J ONE S7X Mas. L.C.M., has vacancies for Pupils in Pianoforte and Organ, Harmony, Counterpoint. Lessons given, if desired, on the Virgil Clavier Method, also lessons given in the Pianist's Harmony Course, in which every Principle taught, both in Language and Notes, introducing Writing, Playing and Transposing at Sight of simple Harmonies, such as the Tonic and its attend- ant Harmonies, Cadences, &c. Pupils passed with Honours at Trinity College. For terms, etc., apply to 2, Hill Street,, Penygraig. Mr. Jones has passed the Musical portion of Associate of Music, Trinity College of Music. 4461 £ Guineas, 5s. Monthly—Sweet-toned Organ—Wad- dington & Sons, Manufacturers, 29 & 31, City-road. 00 Guineas (Cash Only).—Very fine "all-over" Iron- frame Piano new 3 months a<ro best tape action guaranteed 10 years; bargain.-Waddington & Sons, Manufacturers, 29—31, City-road, Cardiff/ 030 for £20. In other words, we can Supply you ¿t for zC20 what you have to pay £30 elsewhere.— Waddington & Sons, Manufacturers, 20 & 31, City-road. YOUP. NEW PIANO should be a Waddington." If you wish to get value and have a musical-toned instrument, call and play our Pianos before deciding to purchase.—Waddington & Sons, Manufacturers, 29 and 31, City-road, Cardiff. <t \JJ ADOINGTON" is the synonym for perfection in pianoforte construction. ThtjWorld's great- est artistes and leading amateurs agree in describing the tone of "Waddington." Pianos not only as truly beautiful and sympathetic, but as a wonderful combina- tion of sonority and sweetness -Send for Catalogue, E. Waddington & Sons, Manufacturers, 29 and '31, City- road, Cardiff. 01 Guineas, 10s. 6d. Monthly—Good Piano cost 30 •" guineas. Another 30 guineas, 12s. 6d. monthly; cost 30 guineas; good as new.—Waddington & Sons, Manufacturers, 29 and 31, City-road, Cardiff. Public Notices. Pontypridd Union. APPOINTMENT OF LABOUR MASTER. THE Guardians of the above Union require the service of an active single man or widmver (without children dependent), between the ages of 25 and 40 years, to act as Labour Master at their Union Workhouse, Pontypridd. Salary £ 30 per annum, rising by annual increments of £ 2 10s. to a maximum of £3.5, upon satisfactory service, with uniform, lodging, aud washing. The appointment to be subject to the Poor Law Officers Superannuation Acts. Particulars of the duties and form of application can be obtained from me, the undersigned, and returned to me not later than Tuesday, the 1st day of December, 1908. Selected Candidates will have notice to ettend before the Board when the appoint- ment is proposed to be made. WM. SPICKETT, Clerk to the Guardians. Union Offi ces, Pontypridd, 18th November, 1908. Rhondda Urban bistrlot Council. TO TRADESMEN. THE above Council invite tenders for the supply of provisions (milk, eggs, meat fish, grocery, bread, etc.) for the Fever Hospital, Ystrad Rhondda. Form of tenders, giving conditions and the quantities likely to be required, may be obtained by applying per- sonally or by letter to the Medical Officer of Healtii, Council Offices, Pentre. Tenders, signed, sealed and endorsed Hospital Pro- visions," must reach the Medical Officer of Health, Council Offices, Pentre, Rhondda, by the first post on Friday, 11th December, 1908. The Council do not bind themselves to accept, the lowest or any tender. J. D. JENKINS, Medical Officer of Health. Council Offices, Pentre. 4524 WINNING NUMBERS of W. J. Thomas' Yf Prize Drawing 1096, 921, 1407, 371, 1309, 572. 482, 208, 569, 1274, 207, 1064, 487, 1273, 2362, 556, 746, 1111, 739, 1180, 919, 1289, 1S7, 488, 874, 1466, 800, 576,1179, 1035, 319, 1298,1370,2418,367,748, 216, 135, 994, 616, 610. Prizes not claimed within 14 days will be forfeited. Daniel Evans, Secretary, 3, Glyncoli Road, Treorcby. 4522 Where to Buy and What to Buy Is a question of great importance. We can answer both thess questions satisfactorily. If you take the trouble to look in our windows you will find What you warit at what yon want to pay." ———— TO ORDER. £ s. d. 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Editorial Notes. The dispute at Llwynypia is a lament- able event, since it has -tbi,u, driven the men to strike without giving notice The district is much disturbed, as the Llwynypia Colliery service is seething with discontent. The grievances, we understand from interviews with some of the oldest workmen, had become step by step intolerable at last to bear. The gradual reducing of wage earning power, coupled with the recent slackness of work, drove matters with gmat'jr speed into the r> resent desperate confusion. We sincerely trest thnt conciliation will soon restore amicable relationship. Strikes are barbarous methods. They lJave never decided the just issue of any claim. The t settlement arrived at after strikes merely record the fighting weight, skill and endurance of the contestants. It never decided the honest merit of any dispute. It is a rough, old-fashioned method, and inflicts the heaviest share of injury upon the most undeserving—the little kiddies" at home and the uncomplaining mother and dependents. Now the matter has gpri,) to the hands of the head out-hori- ties on each side, it is to be hoped that resumption of work will soon follow. The statement of the grievances by the men is contradicted by the general manager. It should be an easy matter to find wlierein the real truth rests. Under the old regime, Llwynypia Colliery was the happy hunting ground of the sub-con- tractor, and through his interloping the men's fights for definite price lists were always defeated. It must be placed to the credit of Mr. Iilewelyn that the sub- contractor, if not entirely abolished, has ceased to interrupt the individualism which rules now at the colliery. The logical step after removing the sub- contractor is to establish, price lists, and this, we understand, will be one of the matters that must be settled before per- manent peace reigns at Llwynypia. We understand, however, that there are immediate urgent grievances calling for adjustment. About 50' or 60 notices have been given and about 100 cases of con- sideration disputes are awaiting, settle- ment. We heartily trust that wise counsels will prevail and restore to the district the good order of contented and remunerative labour. -+-O-+- It is our pleasure this week to present to the public of the Rhonddas a portrait of Miss Sa.rah E. Matthews, of Treorchy, a scholar at the Pentre Higher Grade School. This young lady has attained a great achievement in the Class III. Honours Division of the examinations held by the College of Preceptors, Lon- don. These tests are open to the widest possible area,. The popularity of these examinations is not confined to the British Islands, but to English scholars in all parts of the world. In the list of her competitors we notice scholars from far- off Constantinople and Egypt. In the particular class in which Miss Matthews was presented, we find 67 in the Honours section, and 590 in the Pass lists. If so many succeed, the number of failures were hot short of two or three hundred. It will be seen, therefore, that our little Rhondda. scholar has realised a great achievement. Her papers were marked with no less than six distinctions., that is some of the subjects were marked so kigh as to reserve the highest merit mark in the examination. With such a success in the initial stages of life, there must be in front of this young lady a very bright academic future. It is the more gratifying and encouraging, too, because she has none of the advantages of the silver spoon" fraternity in the home traditions of her nurture. Her parents are ordinary working people folks, who value the equipment of a good educa- tional output for their children. They are investing their money in education, the most portable of property imaginable. Ability-runs vertically through all grades and classes of our social community, and is not by any means a matter of hori- zontal or class distribution. We are glad to find, too*, on examining the lists or the successful scholars in these examinations that several of the Pentre School pupils, by their success, have rrroved that the school is doing excellent work in the mass. Miss Matthews is not isolated as a representative of the school in this com- petition. There were a goodly array of them, and some stood very high on the lists. Those, however, who have not reached the top-, though near it, must not despair, but work on, and remember the psychological truit-h that scholars develop at different rate and different ages in their school life, and some in after years begin to harvest the industry of their school careers. -+-0 -+- The educational compromise now in negotiation is almost certain to finish Un in an Act of Parliament before many weeks are passed. The Press of all shades shows daily a more willing readiness to accept the terms arranged between the leading Anglicans and Nonconformists of the country. The Welsh Parliamentary Party has also agreed by a great majority to( support the Bill based on this concordat. The House of Lords, it is known, has been squared, and it will pass. Lord Lansdowne, the leader of tho House, has signified his assent to the Archbishop of Canterbury's intercession. With him, in this agreement, are Lord Balfour of Burleigh and Lord St. Aldwyn. Again, the moderate people from the two poli- tical sides of this controversy are rallying round the standard of the Compromise" The opposition to it comes alone from the extremists on the opposite sides. On the Church side we have Lord Halifax, Lord Hugh Cecil, and two or three Bishops; while on the other side un- official Nonconformists and the N.U.T. are equally bitter and hostile. As we have already said, the question is going to be settled. Everybody seems sick of the controversy. The Passive Resistor and the Welsh Revolter are weary of their prolonged war. against- payment of public money for denominational religious in-
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Interesting Presentation at Cymmer. On Tuesday last, Miss Beatrice Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jones, of Ea-st View, Cymmer, was honoured by the local branch of the Girls' Friendly Society and made the recipient of a beautiful and fully equipped leather dressing bag on the occasion of her impending departure from the neighbourhood to take up duties at one of the Metropolitan hospitals. The presentation was made by Mrs. W. S. Williams.
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Orchestral Concert at CymmeP- On Thursday evening last, at the Work- men's Library and Institute, Oymmer, Mr. Percie G. Smith's Orchestra gave special concert in aid of the Welsh Church Building Fund. The hall was well filled, and from both the financial and musica* aspect the concert was a great success.
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Amusements Hippodrome, Tonypandy. A programme of all round excellence is given at the Hippodrome this week. The Rangers are certainly cyclists of more than ordinary merit, and their ex- hibition is not only novel, but has the rarer quality of being distinctly clever. Musical Silvo contributes a very pleasing entertainment. His manupilation of various instruments is artistic, whilst the manner in which he draws music from tumblers containing water is a feat in it- self. Lidden and Haywood are comed- ians of the robust type, and their midnight Express" certainly keeps good time. Hall Bert is a quaint con- coction. His Mdlle. Fun-e-bones cer- tainly ouiglxt- to win for that fair "lady" a host of admirers. Will Vernie, a society entertainer, and Violet Ashcroft, a. lady with a pleasing voice and good songs, complete the variety portion. The pictorial entertainment is rather above the standard merit. The series of pictures showing Wilbur Wright's Aero- plane navigating the air is an excellent production. While this picture is on the screen the orchestra play a selection fi-oni "William Tell in a praiseworthy manner under Mr. Swingler's able baton. Theatre Royal, Tonypandy. Playgoers who fail to see RaMes, the Amateur Cracksman at the Theatre Royal this week, will miss a rare treat. Sir. Reginald Dance's company is respon- sible for the production, and fully main- tain their reputation as first-rate artistes. Each member of the company maintains a, high standard of excellence, and the vigorous treatment of the characters makes this interesting play additionally attractive. Next feek, Messrs. Armadale and Warren's company will present the sensa- tional drama, The Face at the Window," by F. Brooke Warren. On Friday even- ing, the performance will conclude with a specially arranged version of MM. Erc-kmann-Chatrian*'s tragic story, The Polish Jew," entitled The Sleigh Bells." Patrons of this theatre greatly appreciate the charming pictures shown on the Elec- tric Bioscope during the intervals. Tivoli, Pentres The Four Maisonas who to- the bill are at once amusing and extremely clever. Their turn forms one of the most novel acts ever performed locally. Wheeler and Wilson, the herculean acro- bats, give a splendid display of muscular achievements, their agility being "great." The song of the week is that sung by Dot Hardy, entitled When Father gets his Old-Age Pension," which brings the house dowii. whilst a Flip-Flap flitty is sung and neat dancing executed by Edie Colville. A most entrancing turn is that of the celebrated Spanish Troupe, con- sisting of three ladies and one gentleman- Marvellous carpet spinning is their forte, together with dexterous somersaults. A clever troupe, billed as the Family Mantelloui, present a daring show of acrobatic feats which takes some beating, ("Specially the repeated jumps from shoulder to shoulder. The Tivoliscope wmcte upa downright good entertain- ment with some splendid views, including a, set of filmsillushative of the manu- facture of paper for "Lloyds News." Palace, Porth. At the Palace this week the Faludy Troupe, in a series of acrobatic feats, are much appreciated. The Derrington Family, trick cyclists, will take a lot of beating. Otto and Olga are most amusing and entertaining. Enid and Ediss are banjoists of remarkable ability. Dan Whitley, a capable comedian, is very taking and well applauded. Ingram and Irving are also very good in their laugh- able absurdity, The New Office Boy." The Lovelaces, American song illustrators, are quite a success r while the Two B-eatricies, duettists and expert dancers, are also charming. Harley and Milton.. comedians and laughter manufacturers, are also quite up-to-date.. A grand series of new films are exhibited by the Pala,scopp, and are very entertaining. Some rare music is being played this week by the orchestra. The combin- makes an exceedingly good show. The grand sacred benevolent concert at the Palace on Sunday evening by the Cambria. Glee Society, under the con- ductorship of Mr. John Broad, towards the maintenance of the children of the- late Tom Stephens, of the Rhondda Glee Society fame, was a huge success. Opera House, Treherbert. Man or Beast," a, powerful drama of high life, was pre,sented at this theatre with very considerable success during the last three nights of the past week. This play, produced by Mr. Ernest Vaughan'e company, was a play well worth seeing, of the type which painted the human passions in the true colours. The artistes threw themselves into the work of the performance with heartiness. Mr. Charles H. Phelps, who pfayed the nart- of "Cap- tain Donald Macdonald," proved 'quite a novel Woman Hater while Mr. E- Vaughan played Sir Richard Tremere with such effect that it has not yet been decided of what. nature he was-" Man or Beast." Mr. Fred J. Little and Mr Fred Darcy s company was staged for the first three nights this week, in The Execu- tioner s Daughter." The nlav proved a. great attraction. The various scenes .were most natural; indeed, so realistic was the scene at the guillotine, that people in the audience were heard to scream with terror. The parts of "Executioner "and Daughter were powerfully played by Mr. J. B. Murray and Miss Enid Edoni- Mr. F. B. Carlton, as Vivian Ormonde," was an ideal Gussie." The part of the Cripple," played by little Prudence Ayrton. roused the sympathy of all- Kretch was played b- Mr. G. Porteons with great effect, while "Tom Hulmes." by Mr. F. Ayrton, was an immensely popular character. "Geoffrey Langdon's Wife" will be presented during the latter part of the wl(,, e k.
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struction, and the Churchman sees clearly Secularism the prevailing feature in the future of our public education unless the question is settled without further delay. This old country of ours, with its House of Lords always against demo- cratic rights1, cannot ever make a clean sweep of old privileges. If progress is to be made, it must be made by slow degrees and by the aggravating instalment system. It must be thus while the demo- cracy of the country allows the House of Lords to retain its anomalous powers; and we are afraid it will remain in this way if the Progressives continue, to remain a divided camp. In it we have the Socialist against the Independent Labour, and both recognising, but grudgingly, the reforming honesty of Liberals and Radicals. The Houfee of Lords will remain safely unassailed as long as this kind of schism in the ranks of Progressivism is being maintained. .0'- The Rhondda educational system will have a serious set-back when this Bill becomes a law of the. land. We have at the present day a, scheme of moral and religious instruction in our schools the voluntary imposition of the people them- selves. The scheme has been a great succcs.s and has worked without any parental protests. The conscience clause of the Cowper-Temple provision in the 1870 Act has met the reasonable demands of all who had conscientious objection to religious instruction, and it is remarkable i-o; note that very few, if any can be recorded, availed themselves of the right to withdraw their children from this instruction. The scheme is a monument of conciliation to, the Rhondda, and parti- cularly a compliment to Dr. Morris and Canon Lewis and others that drafted the scheme years ago. With the passing of this Bill, with its Right of Entry, all the schools of the Rhonddas will be open on two mornings of each week to receive outside teachers from the Churches tQ give distinctive religious instruction of the Churches they represent. Every clergyman and Catholic priest, if sup- ported in their demand by the parents of the children, can claim on two morn- ings, from 9 to 9.45, to enter the public schools, and the School Authorities must make suitable arrangements that will give them this opportunity. This promise means, therefore, to the Rhon- dda an immense sacrifice. Our schools have been, with the single exception of the Tonypandy Roman Catholic School; quite on the lines of the ideal system of schools under public control and freedom from religious tests for the teachers. The Rhondda will have such a change, and such an interference with its school routine, which will constitute a, set-back almost revolutionary in its incident. The Compromise does not forbid the assis- tant teacher from volunteering. The head-teacher is forbidden. Thcje is no test-, it is said, for teachers. True tech- nically, but there will be always the temptation to set aside the freedom. The Lord's Prayer invokes, Lead us not into temptation." To the assistant teacher he will need more fervently than ever to watch and pray if he, feels conscientiously an objection to take upon himself this sectarian and controversial doctrinal reli- gious teaching. The Roman Catholic School can contract out." This means its Government grants will fee increased very considerably, and, therefore, it will need no support from the rates. It will be switched off the national system in order to maintain its religious atmosphere. From many points of view educationally, this will not be to the advantage of the children but since the country has pro- nounced irrevocably against nia intaii-iii-ig, denominationalism in its schools, since by "compromise" is the only way of settle- ment we can arrive at, it must accept its share of the give and take spoils. But the great mass of Rhondda, opinion is called upon to make greater sacrifice. Will not denominationalism have a foot- hold where it never did before? And are not the hands of the clock turned back? This is another nail for the coffin of the House of Lords.