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BAf 0 OF HOPE XMAS TREE AT RHYMNEY. I As briefly announced in our last issue, the nembers of the Penuel Band of Hope were given their annual Christmas Tree by the president, County Councillor Rees during Christmas week. The eve ;t took place at the Middle Rhymney Coirncil School, where about 250 members and supporters of the Band of Hope did full justice to the excellent tea, which was served by the ladies of Penuel Church. j | A..ter enjoying the tea, the children had a good time with games, and were thcl. treated to an impromptu concert by the members of the Poudy's Band. Ro irs of laughter followed the appearance of the amateur band. tafter the band had given several selections, the President, on behalf of the Band of Hope, presented Miss Bella Jones with a special prize for he-* faithfulness at the practices of the Baud of Hope, she having during the past two years missed but one practice. The prize consisted of a gilt-enamelled brooch, bearing the word Persever- ance," together with a silver badge enamelled in three colours. The Presi- dent, in the course of his remarks, dwelt I upon the great power the Band of Hope I hed become in the Church itself and; throughout the Valley. After the speech, all gathered around the tree, which was loaded with toys and | -ftlul presents of all kinds. In due time o Father Christmas made his appear- a ice, and after a neat speech, distributed about 170 presents to the youngsters, amid the greatest excitement possible [ and to the delight of children and parents a7' jke. After the last present had been given, .^uost hearty vote of thanks was accorded t. the President for his generosity in 'ling such a delightful evening to the md of Hope. The proposal for a vote ■ thanks was moved by Mr. T. R. Savage d seconded by Mr. Win. Williams, the Il rlauman of the Committee. The event passed off without a hitch, sad much of the success of the evening's ntertainment is due to the untiring aergy of Mr. E. H. Bowen and Mr. H. Reynolds, the hon. secretary and treasurer respectively. It should be stated that the Penuel ud of Hope has made exc, Jent progress tring the past year. The young people 0 r the Church have devoted much of their time and energies in preparing addresses A; id giving recitations and solos at the week-night meetings. Mr. W. J. Jones, t he conductor, has spared no pains in making this Band of Hope one of the best in the Valley. He is backed by an excellent Working Committee, who spare no energy to make the coming season one of the most successful in the history of the Band of Hope movement in the Valley.

A TRAMP'S BAD RECORD AT TREDEGAR j Wm. Reynolds, a tramping labourer, was charged at Tredegar, on Monday, with stealing a mackintosh, scarf, muffler, and handkerchief, the property of John Williams, New Tredegar a coat, the property of William George Martin, Tredegar, and a muffler and cap, the property of Arthur Edwards, Tredegar. In the course of the evidence it was stated that prisoner lodged in the houses with the prosecutors, and disappeared with the cloth- ing early morning. When charged prisoner said he intended taking the clothes back. Previous convictions were recorded against prisoner at Abercarn, Blackwood, Caerphilly, Usk Quarter Sessions, and Swansea Quarter Sessions, and the list of charges included horse stealing, housebreak- ing, and larcenies. Prisoner was sent down for three months, the Magistrates itating that be was a danger to the public.

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DIPHTHERIA AT BUTETOWN. Dr. D. J. Thomas, J.P., the Medical Officer of Gelligaer, reporting to that authority on Tuesday as to the general health of the parish, says, The com- paratively large number of Diphtheria cases is accounted for by an outbreak at ¡ Bute Town, Rhymney Bridge eleven of the cases occurring there. I made a personal investigation of this outbreak and could not definitely trace the origin, I as the first case was ill for a period of a fortnight before notification, and coii- sequently no definite history of the move- ments of the patient prior to the attack could be elicited. The probability of infection from Rhymney, where I am told several cases have occurred, appears to me to be the correct solution. The cases were not severe, no fatalities took place, and I am pleased to state that no fresh cases have been notified. The patients are now convalescent. With this exception, the district is practically free from any Infectious Disease. The notified Typhoid case from Bargoed was removed to the Isolation Hospital; The case was an obscure one, but after several negative blood tests had been performed, was probably not Typhoid, so that your whole district may be considered to be free from this disease. Infectious Disease has been totally absent from the Bedlinog Ward for the ^wholejmonth. Ward for the,whole l mouth.

Make New Friends,—But Keep the Old The most durable and effective method of showing appreciation of Old Friends is by means of ILLUMINATED ADDRESSES G. J. JACOBS & Co., RHYMNEY, } Make a Speciality of this. Absolutely Unsurpassed Designs. The Most Magnificent Illuminated Work by specially trained Artists, as supplied to the following Committees :— Jlr. J. D. THOMAS, J.P., Mftesycwmimr. ftev. R. E. PEREGRINE, B.D., Rhymney. Mr. D. F. PRITCHARD, J.P., late otJCrumlln Hall. Mr, JOHN RICHARDS, Organist, Penuel, Rhymney. Mr. ALBERT THOMAS, C.C., New Tredegar. Mr. JOHN JENKINS, Colliery Manager, Blackwood. Mr. THOMAS GAY, Blackwood. Dr. R. V. REDWOOD, Rhymney. County Councillor REES HARRIS, Rhymney. Mr. MOSES DAVIES, New Tredegar. Mr. DANIEL OWEN, Conductor of the Qwent 011. Society. Mr. BEN JONES, J.P., Rhymney. Rev. DANIEL FISHER, late Vicar of Rhymnay. ? Mr. JOHN W. PRICE, Rhymney. Mr. JOSHUA THOMAS, Abertysiwg. Mr. W. R. BEDDOE, Pontlottyn, The Late Mr. L. P. EDWARDS, Qtlfach Forgoed. Mr. WM. MORQAN, late Colliery Manager, Rhymney. The lata Mr. THOMAS JENKINS, Pontlottyn. Mr. W. M. THOMAS, BedweUty. Dr. JOHN V. REES, Tlrphli. Mr. D. AERON PARRY, New Tredegar. The late Mr. TWYNOG JEFFREYS, Rhymney. Mr. WM. ADAMS, A.C., Pontlottyn. k L Mr. I. W. EDWARDS, Rhymney. 1: Dr. R. ROBERTS, Pontlottyn. Q The Late Mr. D. B. EVANS, Rhymney. Mr. THOMAS MORRIS, Rhymney. 5 .1 Mr. WM. SMITH, J.PM late of Rhymney. r;5" rr;, gargt. STEPHENS, Rhymney. [ Rev. W. E. ROBINSON, Cwmbran. '1.. T. REES, late Vicar of Pontlottyn. j Rev. D. F. WALTERS, Aberbargoed. Mr. JOHN EDWARDS, J.P., Rhymney. Miss MADGE THOMAS, Rhymney. ruices RANGE P.O. 95s. TO .'5. I

EBBW VALE COLLIERY EXAMINERS. There was a dinner at the Park Hotel, Ebbw Vale, on Saturday evening in connec- tion with the Ebbw Vale and District Colliery Examiners' Association. There was a large attendance. Mr. Thomas Watkins, in proposiug the toast of The Ebbw Vale Company," said he was sure they were pro ad of the company they were engaged under. It was one that showed great initiative, and was always up-to-date with its appliances. Perhaps they did not get all they wanted, but that might be a good thing, because if they did thore was no knowing what would happen. He wished all success to the company and its manage- ment. In responding, Mr. M. Falcon, chief colliery manager, said the success or failure of any company depended to a great extent upon its officials, and also upon its mechanical equipment. Before success could be secured it was essential that there should be a thorough understanding among the official s-mutual confidence and good feel- ing. This good feeling had existed in the Ebbw Vale Colleries in the past, and he hoped this state of things would continue. Then it was necessary to: try and gain the confidence of the men. In a large company like Ifibbw Vale, where there were thousands of men employed, it was impossible to please aIL What might please one would offend another. Therefore, it was necessary to study individual character, and it was only by so doing that they could gain the confi- t dence of the majority. Mr. T. Jones, assistant colliery manager, also responded. The Town aud Trade was proposed by Mr. Payne, Waunllwyd, and the Chairman (Mr. R. L. Williams), proposed The Association." Mr. Frowen, Abertillery, district secretary, responded.

JUMP FROM A TRAIN. COLLIER'S DANGEROUS PRACTICE. George Johnson (17), collier's assistant, Church-square, Tredegar, was summoned at the local court on Monday for leaving a workmen's train whilst in motion, contrary to the Coal Mines Regulations Act. Mr. R. H. Spencer, Tredegar, prosecuted for the Tredegar Iron and Coal Company. Mr. Spencer pointed out the danger, and asked the bench to lead the company help in putting down the practice. Police-sergeant Thomas said he and Police-constable Board saw Johnson jumping off the train whilst in motion. They caught him and accused him, and he said he thought there was no harm in it. The train had not stopped even at that moment. Defendant said he was in the doorway, and was told to jump. He either had to jump or fall off.-A serious warning to the defendant was given by the Chairman (Mr. T. J. Price), who said the bench were determined to help the company. On account of his youthful- ness defendant would be fined only 41.

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