The Rhondda Leader

Cambridge Tripos. The first batch of Cambridge Tnpoos were published this week, when Welsh- men fully maintained their standard of former years. J. V. Martyn, of Sidney, and H. C. Oliver, of Jesus, were both placed in the first class of the mathematical tripos, Part I. Martyn is the son of Mr. G. F. Martyn, of Hawthorne Cottage, Aber-Rhondda Road, Porth, where he was born on June 3rd, 1904. He was educated at Porth Higher Grade School and Christ's Col- lege, Brecon. He is an all-round sports- man.

S.W.M.F. Executive Council I Election. The result of the first ballof for Execu- tive members for the Rhondda was as follows:—Messrs. Noah Ablott, Mardy Tom Smith, Penygraig Noah Rees, Clydach Vale; John Hughes, Llwynypia and David Lewis, Tylorstown. The second and final round of the ballot took place <),n Tiiui-scllv, wlien three of the above would be appointed. The result had not been declared when we went to press.

PAVILION, TREORCHY. I The variety turns at this popular pic- ture house are always most attractive. For next week's programme the manage- ment have secured Cullen and Carty and the Wee Fellow, in their latest successes, "The Rag-time Navvy," &c., together with Helen Martin, the melody girl, and the popular Welsh favourite, Arthur C. Clifton. The two programmes of pictures are of exceptional merit and quite up-to- date.

Llwynypia. I The local correspondent for the 'Leader' is Mr. B. I Evans, 139, Tyntyla Road, Llwynypia, to whom events < of local interest can be notititd.

The Omnibus. A man who was fined at Porth for having matches in the. mine, said that prior to coming to the Rhondda he could not possibly conceive what a colliery was like as he had never seen one. That reminds us of the man who, when he first visited the Rhondda, looked on amazed at the colliery winding wheels, and pointing to them asked, "What do they use windmills here for? After a lapse of a good number of years, Inspector Thos. Williams, Porth, was able to identify a man who had, when a boy, resided at Tonypandy and was fined for throwing stones. It was generally admitted that Mr. W. D. Jones' genial personality was missed at the outing referred to elsewhere. The explosion at Ynyshir on Thursday morning caused great excitement. Every- one wanted to know what was the matter, and a sigh of !relief went up when it became known that it was a report caused by a' gas leakage. It is a remarkable fact that despite the terrible calamities which have overtaken miners while at work recently, those who fear are not the miners themselves, but their relatives and others living in the neighbourhood of the colliery. A witness who was called to give evi- dence at Porth, although able to read very well, gave her own interpretation of the oath. She commenced about the middle and finished at the beginning. Our magistrates feel businesslike this weather. There were a good number of cases down for hearing at Porth, but they were all quickly disposed of. Without doubt the prettiest walk in the Rhondda Valley is that leading from Sherwood through the Gelli Wood and into Ton. The foliage and shrubbery pre- sent a pretty appearance now. The Porth Cottage Hospital Carnival promises to be a successful event, and there is a suggestion on foot that a flying man should be engaged. Simultaneously there is talk of engaging a flying man for the Mid-Rhondda Sports. Witness at Porth Police Court: He is a man of experience he is an ex-police- man (laughter). With regard to the paragraph which appeared in the "Omnibus" last week regarding the straw hat, it now appears that it has had a new experience at the hands of a joker. It was placed upon a rubbish bucket, and on his usual morning call the postman left a brown paper parcel, which contained the remains of the hat. A fraudulent tradesman at Weston wished a member of the "Rhondda Leader staff to tickle him." Laughing generally ensues after tickling, but we should not like to have seen him being tickled as it would have been noi laughing matter. An e d itor  d vertise d in the An editor recently advertised in the Daily News for junior reporter. This is a reply he received: "Dear Sir,—I think I am the man you want. I am seventeen, and could do reporting, though my only experience is editing our Boy Scouts' magazine and writing reports for it,"

Tylorstown. I The funeral took place at Llethrddu on Tuesday of Miss Mary Gwen Evans, who died from consumption after a long ill- ness. Miss Evans, who was 30 years of age, was born in London, educated at Carmarthen County School, served her apprenticeship at Torquay and spent two years at Exeter Training College, and had been senior certificated teacher at Tylors- town Infants' School since 1908. She was a faithful member at Bethany (E.C.) Church. The Rev. Rowland Huglies, B.D., assisted by the Rev. Morgan, Crubyn, Carmarthen, and the Rev. W. Williams, officiated. The mourners were —Mrs. Evans, Misses Evans (sisters), and three brothers; Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Davies and family Mr. and Mrs. Fenwick and family. Wreaths were sent by Mrs. Evans; sisters and brothers; Mr. Jonathan Davies and family; Mr. Edw. Davies; Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Maesyr- haf; Mr. Fenwick and family; the staff of the Tylorstown and Pontygwaith Schools the N.U.T. Bethany Church Mr. and Mrs. Tyler; Mr. and Mrs. Kemp; Miss L. Davies, Crubyn; Miss Moore (Southampton College friend) Miss Agnes Jones (college friend). The staff of the Tylorstown and Pontygwaith Schools, together with the former pupils of the deceased, followed immediately behind the hearse.

Gelli. I The !ofaJ Correspondent lor the 'L?er' in Ton and Oelli i» Mr. R. 9 J<-nt<?. TRsn''nHit!,Ct.))?.to?hom I eveuts of local interest Ciii be i.o;itied.

Printers at Weston. Annual Outing. On Saturday last, at the early hour of six o'clock, the policeman on point duty in Dunraven Street, Tonypandy, was awakened from his slumber by the noise and chatter of several dozen holiday- makers. There they were, the combined staffs of Messrs. Evans & Short and the Rhondda Leader," tuned up to the highest possible pitch of excitement and querying each other as to whether the (3.40 train for Cardiff had departed. It was their twelfth annual wayzgoose, the rendezvous being the well-known Somerset watering place, Weston-super- Mare, and the writer must admit, if there was anyone who was in danger of losing the train, it was himself. Journalistic pride does not allow of a man running along the street with his boots unlaced and his collar undone, and consequently, contrary to the methods of his friends, he did it neatly, although risking the danger *)f arriving at the station after the train had gone. To belabour the reader with a descrip- tion of the trip would be absurd, and, therefore, without any hesitation we shall tmagine ourselves climbing the sea-washed landing stage on the Weston Pier. A remarkable fact is that those considered fco be the intelligent members of the com- pany were soon missing. Upon making a search they were found in what appeared to be the home of amusement slot machines, with their faces glued to one particular machine bearing the inscrip- tion, "The Gay Girls of Paris." Such conduct can be, however, accounted for in the fact that "A little nonsense now and then Is relished by the wisest men." Our progress was next stopped by an enterprising side-show man, who success- fully prevailed upon a bareheaded indi- vidual to see what he could do at kicking Aunt Sally down with a football. Un- doubtedly he was not aware that Sam Collins, Mid-Rhondda's trainer, had been looking after him, and three trophies with one shot opened the eyes of the showman in surprise. The same man's ability in sprinting was demonstrated on the pro- menade, but alas! he is one of the has beens," being beaten by the Office- Boy. At the, Somerset Cafe we talked matters over a cup of tea, and perused the wayz- goose cards. In referring to the quota- tions one would not be going out of the way in reprinting one which reads — Printing is called the art of arts. And typos then are artists—right— They are the nobler counterparts Of those who work in black and white. The printers may be able to tell us what advertisement canvassers are, and espe- cially those who went to the outing. We refrain from publishing opinions. During the morning walk around the town we came across some very generous tradesmen, and the reporter and linotype operator both thought they were going to g:et a free souvenir of the visit. The lady clerk seemed to be highly amused at see- ing one gentleman's suspender trailing behind him, and when asked if she would like to tie it up, asked if the atmospheric conditions affected his feet! We wonder what the hatless man said when the young lady asked him who was he buying the rock and beads for, and did he give an explanation of "one and a half"? At one o'clock dinner was partaken of at Glass's Restaurant. After doing full justice to the repast, a brake drive was 'proposed, and while the greater portion enjoyed this, others journeyed by taxi to Cheddar avith a view to visiting the caves. Frolic on the donkeys on the sands fol- lowed after their return, and a smart shower of rain at this period caused the party to seek the shelter of the cinema, where a splendid series of pictures was witnessed until the time arrived for the partaking of tea. This also was laid at Glass's Restaurant, and thanks to the generosity of Mr. Geo. S. Evans (at whose expense the tea was provided) a generous indulgence in the luxury of strawberries and cream was enjoyed. On the return sea journey the girls- sweet little things!—appeared to be battling against a slight attack of sickness, but Dai's explanation was that they were hungering for love. Such an ex- planation seemed ravenous, and it was undoubtedly appeased in the train. After arriving at Cardiff some were for- tunate to behold B. C'. Hucks and his air- ship manoeuvring over the city and also of beholding him thrice looping the loop. The trip to Weston will undoubtedly be long remembered.

Treorchy. The local correspondent for the "Leader" in Trenrchy is Mr. W. Thomas, 152, Dumfries Street, Treorchy, to whom event9 of local interest can be notified.

Ynyshir Explosion. People Alarmed. At 8.30 a.m. on Thursday morning last there was a terrific explosion at Ynyshir which alarmed the whole neigh- bourhood. People rushed from their houses to the streets, fearing that an ex- plosion had occurred at one of the local collieries. Considerable excitement pre- vailed, and many anxious questions were asked, but it eventually transpired that the explosion had occurred at the Ynyshir Workmen's Hall. Here, in the ladies' lavatory, is a gas apparatus for heating water, and it is surmised that an escape occurred. How it became ignited is a mystery, because there was no one near at the time. Singular to relate, while the door of the lavatory was blown outwards towards the building, the windows were shattered and the glass fell inwards, most of it being inside the lavatory instead of outside.

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ALBERTA'S ARABLE LAND. It is estimated that in Alberta, over 300',000 acres of new land were broken last year, and the majority of this has been seeded. What the actual increase in crop acreage is this year over that of last can- not yet be definitely stated, but it is believed to point to steady progress, taking into consideration the number of farmers who are turning their attention to feeding stock.

I Footlight Fare. WORKMEN'S HALL, TON. The pictures shown here this week con- sist of thrilling dramas, romances, and comedies. There is not a single dull moment and the interest of the audience is maintained throughout. The two big pictures, "Life" and "The King of Seven Dials," are fine, and none should miss seeing the latter, which is being shown during the second part of the week. Next week, patrons will have the oppor- tunity of hearing Countess De Rubadi, the world celebrated Court violinist. This talented artiste is capable of producing marvellous music from her instrument, and those who hear her will certainly be delighted. There will also be shown the best and newest pictures, which will in- clude "The Great Python Robbery," a powerful drama, which will be shown on the first three evenings only. This fine drama is full of hairbreadth adventures and exciting deeds that absolutely astound the audience by their daring. The story is of clever rogues who use a pet python in committing robberies, and of the adven- tures of the detective who ultimately ran them to earth. I GRAND THEATRE, PENTRE. I All who require a good whole-hearted laugh should visit the "Grand" this week, and if their desire will not be grati- fied, then they must be peculiar indi- viduals. "Find the Lady," Ray and Calden's revusical burlesquej is proving a tremendous success. From start to finish the audience is provided with excellent singing, consisting of choruses and solos. Miss Lily Calden, as Maizie," the miss- ing lady, who does not wish to be dis- covered and consequently uses various disguises, is simply wonderful, and enter- tains the audience with her various im- personations to their hearts' content. Harry Ray, as Sherlock Pinkerton," the detective employed to find the missing lady, is bubbling over with jokes which at times are. absolutely side-splitting. His great song, Chicary, Hi, Dum, Puff, Dum, Dah," should certainly not be missed as it is one long scream. Next wee k, there will be one of the finest variety entertainments yet given at this theatre. The artistes include The Great Hodginis, the three Continental wonders, who perform a sensational act on a monoplane in mid-air. Their contri- bution takes the form of a novelty scena, On the Sands at Trouville," and in addi- tion to being thrilling, there will be a fund of mirth-producing incidents. Mdlle. Deton and Comedy Page will perform on the wire, and execute new figures which are highly pleasing. Sidney and Mel- bourne, the novel comedy duo, will pro- vide one of the most unique contributions yet staged here, and will be certain to meet with approval. Louis McCarthy, the quaint comedian, will sing his newest mirth producers, and his dancing will be of a, similar character. Another great attraction will be The Indian Girl's Oath," a comedy dramatic success, which will be played by Frank Esmonde and Louis Nanton's Co. The sketch will be presented here for the first time, and is certain to be a success as it is full of in- terest and is excellently acted. Two special pictures have been secured, one being shown in each half of the week. The first is a two-part drama, Auld Lang Syne." and the other is Beauty Unadorned, in two parts. Both arc Keystone comedies, so patrons are assured of a good time. I CARDIFF EMPIRE. I Cardiff Empire programme on Monday I next consists of all-star turns, particu- larly agreeable to its clientele. Victoria Monks, otherwise known as John Bull's Girl," heads the list. Miss Monks is bringing a whole budget of new songs. including a new scena, entitled" All Aboard for London Town," in which she is assisted by a real coon. The Avon Comedy Four will present a novel skit, called" The New School Teacher"; while another very popular star per- former is Morny Cash, "the Lancashire lad. But in addition to these star attractions, there are quite a number of other turns of exceptional merit on the programme. These include the Christie Duo of eccentric dancers; the popular actor, Fred Maitland, supported by Miss Rene Marsden, in his latest comedy effusion, entitled "Where Are We?" Bruce Green, dame comedian; and the Koppels, high-class vocalists. I EMPIRE, TONYPANDY. The return visit of Chung Ling Soo, the famous Chinese conjurer, to the Empire has again been enormously successful. special good business being reported, and speaks volumes to his drawing power as a music hall attraction. Chung Ling Soo. who is assisted by Miss Suee Seen and staff of Chinese assistants, presents a per- formance of Oriental splendour in two parts, keenly followed and appreciated by the large audiences. The illusions are wonderfully clever and mysteriously baffling. The other turns contributing to this week's programme are Gulliver, the I ventriloquist; Elsie Norman, comedienne and dancer and Mollie Baldwin, soprano vocalist. A fine summer attraction will be featured at the Empire, Tonypandy, next week. At great expense the management have arranged for the appearance of Messrs. Rav and Calden's musical comedy revue, "Find the Lady." Supported by a company of thirty artistes, Mr. Harry Ray, a Pandy favourite, will portray the highly amusing character of an extra- ordinary detective. Spendidly costumed and mounted, and teeming with cleanly humour, extraordinary dancing, and fine singing, patrons of the Empire will find just the type of entertainment suitable for the warm evenings. There will be two performances each night at 6.30 and 8.30.

TONYPANDY E MPIRUJ I Proprietors Tonypandy Enpire Theatre Co. Acting Manager Mat C. BtrSs 6.30 Twice Nightly 8.30 Monday, June 29th, & during the Week, The Screamingly Fun ny Revue- FIND THE LADY. SPECIAL SUMMER PRICES- 3d. 6d. 9d. & I/ 2929  CARDIFF E MPIRB m??N (QUEKN aTMZT) U?- _u_- ffl P I R E HMriKJta, LD Managing Director Mr. FRANK ALLBNi Acting Manager- C. T. HUTCHISON XWICB NIGHTLY-8.45 and 9 o'clock. Seat., booked by Post or Telephone. Monday, Juno 29th, & during the Week. John Bull's Girl. VICTORIA MONKS. In New Songs. AVON COMEDY FOUR, "In The New School Teacher." BIOSCOPE. The KEPPBLS. MORNY CASH, The Lancashire Lad. BRUCE GREEN, Dame Comedian. JENNY and JOE, Comedy Duo. FRED MAITLAND. Where are we.' CHIRSTY DUO, Eccentric Dancers. Telephone No. 625 Cardiff. GRAND THEATRE, PENTRE. Tel. 52. Proprietor Mr. W. E. WILLIS Manager Mr. W. E. WILLIS (Junr). Musical Director. Mr. W. COVENTRY Commencing Monday, June 29tiv And during the Week. 6.45 Twice Nightly. 8.45 3 THE GREAT HODGINIS 3 In their Sensational Act  ?„ M P'. ??'"?"-??- Tn their novelty Scen. On the ?Sands at Trouville." "? DETON & COMEDY PAG& In a very pretty and p^gWire Act. SIDNEY and MELBOURNE The Novel Comedy Duo. LOUIS MACARTHY The Quaint Comedian in Song and Dance. Expensive Engagement of the Tremendous Attraction- INDIAN GIRL'S OATH The Great Comedy Dramatic Success. Prices—Circle 9d. & 6d., Early Doors 1/- & 9d. Pit 3d., Early Doors 6d. Reserved 1;- & 9d; Private Boxes (to seat 4), 4/- Picture Matinee Saturday afternoon for Children at 2.30. Workmen's Hall, TON PENTRE. Proprietors The Maindy and Eastern Workmen Week commencing clune 29, 1914 COUNTESS DE RUBADI The World Celebrated Court Violinist. Also all the Best and most Up-to date Pictures including 'The Great Python Robbery' Which will be screened Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. 6-45 TWICE NIGHTLY 8-45 Matinee on Wednesday Morning at 10.30 PRICES AS USUAL. PAVILION TREORCHY. Proprietors :-The Express Roller Skating & Picture Palace Co. Manager, R. Mothersill, Monday, June 29th, 1914. 6.45 TWICE NIGHTLY 8.45 CULLEN AND CARTHY AND THE WEE FELLOW, In all their Latest Successes, including- Danny McCaiin, The Ragtime Navvy, &c. HELEN MARTIN, The Melody Girl. ARTHUR. C. CLIFTON, The Popular Unique Swell Comedian. The Welsh Favourite. Two Star Programmes of the most Up-to-date PICTURES Prices 3d, 4d 6d. Early Doors 4d, 6d, 9d Star Programme of Pictures changed twice weekly. 26i

Four Hundred Men Idle at Dinas- The Haines Pit, Dinas, has been closed. It is not stated whether temporarily or permanently, but as a result of the -stop- page over 400 men have been displaced. Notices tendered by the eompany ex- pired recently, and this week the men brought up their tools from the mine. It is stated, however, that the com- pany intend working the coal measureS in the Haines Pit through their adjoining level. Printed for the Proprietors by Messrs. Evans & Short, Tonypandv, and published' by the Proprietors, The Rhondd;l. Leader," Limited, at their Offices, Excel- sior Buildings, De Wintom Street. Tony- pandy. in the County of Glamorgan.