The Rhondda Leader

Treherbert. On Monday Christopher Thomas (24). of 7, Lower-terrace. Blaenycwm, who was en- gaged as a haulier at the Hendrcweii Col- liery. was crossing at the bottom of the shaft when a lump of coal fell down the pit and killed him instantly. He leaves a widow and one child. .u- U'RANK THOMAS, My Hatter," Pontypridd, has an x ideal stock. lie is willing to Cuff your wrist, Collar your neck, ar d Crown your head with one of his cele- brated 3s. 9d Hats. 58 Christopher Davies. a collier, residing at Blaenycwm-terrace, Treherbert. was killed on Monday at the Blaenycwm Colliery, Tynewydd, Treherbert. Deceased was at the bottom of the shaft, and was crossing the pit when a piece of coal fell down the pit. killing him instantaneously. This is the third fatal colliery accident in the locality during the last few days.

PEASTICKS AND BEANSTICKS. IN BUNDLES As usual frt)iii- R. T. JONES, Sheffield House, Treherbert 461

Treorchy. The annual meetings of Bethlehem, Tre- orchy. were Saturday night, Sunday and Monday. The ministers who officiated were Revs. W. Richards. Briton Ferry; J. M. Jones. B.A., Merthvr and J. H. Williams. East of Anglesey. Rev. W. Richards preached on Saturday night, when there was a large attendance. There were large attendances throughout the meetings. Collections were made towards liquidating the debt. and substantial amounts were realised. pWMPARC AND TREORCHY Seventh Annual Flower, Vegetable, and Poultry Show, Ystradfechan }<'ie:d (idjoining TVR Station) August Bank Holiday. Magnificent Money Prizes. Silver Medals and Cups gale re. Schedules, post free, from H. Prosser, Cwmparc (Flower), and Ted, Ev-aas, Tveorcbj", (Poultry) Hon. Sees. a The anniversary services of the Taber- nacle Sunday School. Treorchy, were held on Sunday and Monday. The services on Sunday were presided over by Mr. J. M. Griffiths, Tonypandy. Choice recitations and dialogues were given by the scholars. The choir, under the conductorship of Mr. H. Davies. rendered select hymns and anthems. There were large audiences pre- sent throughout the day. large numbers of people being turned away from each meeting. The accompanists, who did their duties in their usual capable manner, were Messrs. W. H. Beavan and W. H. Jones, Treorchy, The violinists who also assisted creditably were Messrs. A. Bidmead. Pen- tre. and H. Harries, Pentre. The cfrnet was played by Mr. J. Jones. Collections were made at each service towards the new schoolroom which they intend build- ing shortly. On Monday the teachers and scholars paraded the principal streets of Treorchy, singing hymns and anthems. On their return they partook of their annual treat. The tables. which were prettily decorated, were presided over by the fol- lowing ladies: Mrs. Henry Davies and Miss H. Jones. Mrs. S. Cowdery and Mrs. Mager. Mrs. C. Strange and Miss Curtis. Mrs. W. H. Beavan and Mrs. E. Stcohens, Miss C. A. Jones and Mrs. J. Evans. Mrs. Fisher and Miss Pollie Moss, Misses A. and M. Boyer. Mrs. H. Timms. assisted by Mrs. Price. Mrs. Moss, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Davies, Mr. Daw and Mr. Everett. In the evening a public meeting was held, when Mr. T. Cowdery presided in a very able manner. Excellent recitations were given by Miss Nelson and others. Solos were also rendered by Miss Alice. Mr. Tom Lewis and others. The choir, under the conductorship of Mr. Henry Davies, also rendered an anthem. The usual vote of thanks,, concluded a most enjoyable eve ning. The collections throughout Sunday were greatly in advance of last year. The services will be continued next Sunday.

Pentre The anniversary meetings of Zion Eng- lish Baptist Sunday School. Pentre. were held last Sunday. The Rev. D. G. Morris, the respected pastor, presided in his usuai capable manner. The choir was led by j Mr. Joseph Davies, the organist being Mr. John Watkins. During the meetings the following contributed towards a capi- tal programme, full of variety: Elizabeth Ann Williams. Edith Bebb, Wilfred Bundy. Price Hamer David Carpenter. Robert Dyer. Alice Maud Bird. Azariah Harries. Edward Pearee, Esther Reynolds. Gertrude Jones, Emma Jones. Maggie Ann Jones, Mary Jane Bebb, Ruby Morris, Flossie Tillyard, Hannah Jones. Mary Ann Davies. Minnie Maynard, Bessie Short- man, Alfred Owen. Joshua Harries, Cyril Morris. Maggie Hamar. Annie Mason, Tudor Evans, Annie James. Wm. Jame: Emery, Amy Harries. Eva Bevnon, Nellie Dyer, Stanley Woodward. Alice Davies Archie Bundy. Wallace Bundy. Emily Davies. Jacob Harries. Mary J. George. Mary Mitchell, Priscilla Bird, Hannah J. Edwards. Thos. Harries. L. J. Williams. Annie Dyer, Hannah Mason. Phoebe Jones and D. Llewellyn. On Monday the children, accompanied by their teachers, paraded the principal streets. They sang suitable hymns and anthems, and on their return partook of their animal treat. The tables were very tastily decorated, and were presided over by Mrs. John Jones Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Ruth Davies, Mrs. Rich- ards. Mrs. Wm. Davies, Mrs. Needham and Mrs. John Pugh. About 400 or 500 sat at the tables and enjoyed the good things provided. In the evening a public meeting was held. when Mr. Wm. Baker, Pentre, presided in his usual affable man- ner. Songs, recitations. &c.. were given by Gertie Jones, Emily Woodward. Alfred Owen, Esther Reynolds, Mr. RicVrd Bebb. Priscilla Bird, Edith Bebb, Mrs: Maggie Hamer, Hannah J. Edwards, Sybil Morris. Ruby Morris, Rd. Bebb, Miss Carpenter. Mr. Davies, Miss Butterfield, Mrs. Rowlands. Messrs. Richard Bebb, T. Chamberlain and Howells. The usual votes of thanks terminated an enjoyable meet- ing. We understand that the English Wes- levan Chapel have made about LI17 by the bazaar," About £ 20 of ticket money is again expected. This is a, great success, and the chapel will benefit greatly by it. /CWMPARC AND TREORCHY Seventh Annual Cy Flower, Vegetable, aud Poultry Show, Ystradfechan Field (adjoining TVR Station). August Bank Holiday. M gnifi ent Money Prizes. Silver Medals and Cups "•alore. Schedules^ post free, from H. Prosser, Cwmparc (Flower), and Ted. Evans, Treorchy, (Poultry), Hon. Sees. ü42

Ystrad. The anniversary of the Primitive Methodist Tabernacle Sunday School was held last Sunday. The morning service was presided over by Mr. R. Keen. Ystrad. The children contributed excellent recita- tions and dialogues. The choir, under the conductorship of Mr. J. Martin, also did excellent work. They sang well, especially the anthems" Arise. 0 Lord God," and "Happy are the children." This showed that they had been labouring hard, The afternoon and evening meetings were pre- sided over by Mr. G. Durnell, Ystrad. There were large audiences throughout the day, scores of people failing to gain ad- mission. The children showed that they had been carefully trained by Mr. G. Durnell. The organist was Mr. James Perry, Ystrad, and the violinist, Mr. Wil- liam Perry, Ystrad. Collections were made for the school funds, and about E25 was realised. On Monday the teachers and the scholars paraded the streets and returned to the vestry to partake of an excellent tea. The tables, which were very prettily decorated, were presided over by Mrs. F. Perry and Mrs. New, Mrs. Morse and Miss Morse, Mrs. Alder- man and Miss Keen, assisted by Mrs. W. Perry, Mrs. Slade, Mrs. Booker and Mrs. McGregor and Mr. John Thomas. In the evening an excellent programme was gone through. The anthems rendered were Arise, 0 Lord God" and Happy are the children." The conductor was Mr. R. Keen, Ystrad, who did his duties in a very able manner. The usual votes of thanks terminated an enjoyable evening. Great praise is due to F. Perry and Wni. Howells, who had charge of the arrange- ments. The two delegates of the Rhondda Grocers' Association, namely, Mr. Rich- ards, secretary, and Mr. David Lloyd, Ystrad, have gone to Brighton, where the conference will be held. The delegate from the Mid-Rhondda Association, Mr. Hugh Williams, Tonypandy, has also gone to Brighton. pWMPARC AND TREORCHY Seventh Annual Flower, Vegetable and Poultry Show, Ystradfechan Field (adjoining TVR Station), August Bank Holiday Magnificent Money Prizes. Silver Medals and Cups galore. Schedules, post free, from II. Prosser, Cwmparc (Flower), and Ted. Evans, Treorchy (Poultry), Hon. see". 64

Ton. On Sunday a general rehearsal was held at Hebron Chapel. Ton, when Mr. W. T. Samuel, the conductor of the cymanfa. was present. Most of the tunes sung at the cvmanfa were rendered in a very finished style. There was a large audience, who thoroughly appreciated the good sing- ing. Mr. J. Hughes, A.C., LI anil It yd, Fardre, the author of "Ni Wirfoddolion Iesu." was present, and spoke a few words very fitting to the oceasion. Mr. E. R. Williams, Merthyr Tydfil, secretary of the musical festival of the Baptists of East Glamorgan, which is to be held at the Eisteddfod pavilion in August, and Mr. W. Howells (of Chicago), an old resi- dent of Ton, also addressed the meeting. In the evening. Rev. E. W. Davies. Hebron, preached a sermon on O r dyfnder y llefais," Psalm cxxx. 1-4. This was very appropriate, as it was the title of Mr. Samuel's anthem. A rehearsal was also held in the evening at 8 o'clock.

Ystrad-Rhondda. The Rev. Thomas Lloyd, of Hendre, Pantyffynon. has accepted the pastorate of Bethel Calvinistic Methodist Church. Ystrad-Rhondda.

Clydach Vale. A verv successful tea meeting was held last Thursday at St. Thomas' Church. The attendance was exceedingly large, much larger than at any previous meeting of a similar nature. In the evening an enjoy- able programme, consisting of songs, re- citations. games. &c.. was gone through. Miss Dobinson (Schools) and Mr. Arthur Williams presided at the piano, while Mr. M. 0. Evans acted as M.C. The proceeds were to defrav the expenses of the annual school trip, which takes place next Mon- day to Porthcawl. ETARK '• '• '• The whole Valley rings and re-echoes tl again and again that Frank Thomas, MyHatter, Pontypridd, sells the best 3s. 9d. Hats. 58

Porth. On Thursday afternoon the annual tea meeting of Bethlehem (C.M.) was held in the vestry. A large number of people par- took of a splendid repast. The ladies who presided at the tables were Mrs. Dan Davies (Cemetery-roau/ and Mrs. Griffiths (Cymmer); Mrs. Thomas (butcher) and Miss Jones Mrs. Richards and daughters (North-road) Mrs. Rees (Parade) aided bv Misses Thomas and Jones Mrs. Robt. Davies (Edward-street) and Miss S. A. Davies; Mrs. Llewellyn and daughters (Cymmer) and Miss Lewis, Miss Gettins and Miss Williams (Cymmer),; Mrs. Jones Taff-street) Mrs. Barbara Thomas, Mr. Levshon and Mr. D. Watts-Morgan. When all had had their fill. a successful per- formance was given of Protheroe's latest cantata, Plant y Nefocdd (" The Chil- dren of Heaven "). This was held at the People's Hall, on account of the chapel being re-decorated. Excellent singing was heard by the juvenile choir, and the good training derived from Mr. R. W. Jones was manifest throughout. The juvenile artistes surpassed their more able adults. The different parts were fulfilled as fol- lows: Mair. Miss Maggie Davies (Cymmer); Eunice, Miss Jane Richards: Moses, Mr. Wm. Jones (Eos Morganwg); Abram, Mr. Jonathan Davies. The parts of the children were taken by Misses Annie J. James. Annie Davies, Ellen Rich- ards, Mary Lewis and Mary L. Evans. The best item was the duet by Misses Evans and Lewis, entitled Croeswyd yr Afon." Previous to the commencement of the performance, a, miscellaneous con- cert was given, when Miss Davies (Ynys- hir). Mr. Ed. Thomas (Cymmer), Mr. Dl. Lewis and Mr. Wm. James (Eos Mor ganwg) took part. The chairman, Mr. D.

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Mardy. A good many friends and well-wishers of Mr. D. W. Thomas (who as reported last week is leaving for West Africa, having secured an important mining ap- pointment there) gathered together to bid Dan "Walter farewell. Mr. G. Edwards presided, and after a neat and able speech presented Mr. Thomas with a purse of gold, subscribed by friends and admirers. An excellent gathering it really and truly was. The recipient gave thanks, touching delightfully upon old associations at Mardy. Mr. Thomas left on Monday morning for Liverpool, there embarking on one of the Elder Dempster boats for West Africa. CWMPARC AND TREORCHY Seventh Annual Flower, Vegetable, and Poultry Show, Ystradfechan Field (adjoining TVR Station), August Bank Holiday. Magnificent Money Prizes. Silver Medal and Cups galore. Schedule, post free, from II. Prosper, Cwmparc (Flower), and Ted. Evans, Treorchy (Poultry), Hon. Sees. 642 Monday was the annual red letter day in the annals of Mardy Sunday (Schools, when each church and chapel provided tea parties, and a right royal time was spent by all denominations. To see oV and young careering gaily down the street was a, sight to make one's heart beat. Games, &c., were indulged in on the Belle Vue Grounds after tea. whilst elderly persons attended meetings at Siloah Welsh Inde- pendent Chapel. The prize winners in the rope splicing competition at the Royal Show (it .Alott- day hailed from Mardy. Mr. John WTil Hams, 14, North-terrace, with his gang were the successful ones. Card playing has of late become far too popular with Rhonddaites generally, and Mardy is as bad as any place. No matter what day. week-day or Sunday, gambling is indulged in to a pitiful extent. A local rev. gentleman alluded to the prevalence of gambling, which he characterised as disgraceful. FRED MORGAN & Co., Cardiff and Penarth, Manufacturers of Tents, Sun-Blinds, Flags, Tarpaulins, Horse, Cart, and Rick Covers, Harness, &c. See Stand No. 280 at the Royal Show. 647

Gilfach Goch. A most remarkable revival of religion is taking place in this locality. Some time in April a very successful temper- ance campaign was inaugurated here by Mr. Tennyson Smith, which proved a great wave of high influence. And from the last Sunday in April, when the annual meetings of the Baptist Church in Evans- town took place, the revival has lasted and increased in spiritual influence. The week-night evening meetings have been visited by the folfowing ministers Revs Williams. Llwynliendy Dr. Waldo James; Jones, Maesteg; Charles Davies, Cardiff; E. W. Davies, Hebron, Ton; W. Lewis, Aberfan; J. R. Jones. Pontyprid(t: Twrfab; George Griffiths. Rhymney; J. D. Hughes, Dowlais; and the faithful pastor. Rev. W. Griffiths, The wonderful spiritual wave which the church lias' enjoyed has resulted in a har- vest truly marvellous in these quiet times, there being an addition of 86 members to the church. NOTE.-When coming to Cardiff bring your Pictures to M. Wright, who will frame them in the most artistic style at specially Low Prices- — M, WF| HT, 29, Queen-street, and at 44, Cowbridge- road. Windsor & Newton's Artists' Materials at 25 per cent. off Price List. 001

Tea and Sports at Penygraig. A tea meeting was held on Thursday at the Board Schools, Penygraig, in connec- tion with the N.S.P.C.C. The schoolroom was beautifully decorated, as were the tables, over which the following ladies prumided:-Alrs. Dr. Davies (Grovefield), Mrs. Councillor Lloyd, Mrs. Rolling (Wil- liamstown). Mrs. Hammond (Penrhiwfer House), Mrs. Evans (Turberville ArmsO, Mrs. Lock, Mrs. Jones and Miss Evans (Post Office). This, the first effort of the Penygraig district, proved a success, for over two hundred persons sat to tea. Many thanks must be given to Mrs. Dr. Davies, who had provided the provisions and tea free. After tea sports were held at the Belle Vue grounds, which was kind- ly lent by Miss Williams (Pencoed). Here the young people quite enjoyed themselves with archery, lawn tennis, croquet, quoits, and Mrs. Rolling and Mrs. Davios (Grove- field) deserve credit for arranging seats around the field. During the sports the Tonypandy Hibernian Band played several dance selections. The receipts amounted to MO. and the Penygraig people are thankful that their district was able to send an excellent cheque towards the funds, and congratulations must be given to Miss Watkins (The Schools) for, the able manner in which the arrangements were conducted.

Mardy Homing Society. The flying contest from Berwick-on- Tweed was very successfully brought off last week. The birds arrived on Sunday morning, being let loose at Bewick (a distance of approximately 300 miles) early on Saturday morning. The first prize feil to Mr. Moses Griffiths, Royal Cottages, Mr. T. Brown, Wood-street, winning a third. The above winners, besides win- ning the club prizes, were also ajvarded special prizes given by Messrs. J. T. Wheeler, Mardy Hotel, and D. Jones, Royal Hotel. D. E. Lewis, chemist, E. Thomas and Son. grocers, &e. The con- tests for old birds ended with the Ber- wick race, the youngsters now having their chance, their first race coming off next week.

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Baptist Singing Festival at Pentre A musical festival in connection with the three local Welsh Baptist .chapelo, namely, Hebron, Ton; Siloam, Gelli: Nebo, Ystrad, was held last Monday. There were large attendances at the three meet, ings. The conductor was Mr. W. T. Samuel, I.S.M., Cardiff. The morning meeting was held at, Siloam, Gelli, and tne Rev. E. W. Davies, Hebron, presided- This was the children's meeting, and a large number of children availed thein selves of the opportunity. The was Mr. Thomas Joseph Price, who-pid Ms duties in a very able and creditable man ner. The tunes sung were 0 sancteidda f' enaid, Arglwydd." Ymdeithgan Milwyi Iesu," Ymdeithgan Ni, wirfoddolion Iesu." Dinas Dafydd," Y fyddin dan westol," and Mr. Phillip Morgan's anthenL Arglwydd, ein lor." Mr. Samuel gave the children some instructions in the manual signs of music, and tested them by means of ear tests, finding that they were proficient in them. At the afternoon meeting, nelcT at Nebo, Ystrad, the loan Thomas, Siloam. Gelli, presiaet Cvnffig was first rendered in very good style. The music of this tunc was posed by a. local musician, Mr. 1 Evans. "Herbert" was excellently ren- dered, as was also another favourite Aros gyda ni," from the pen of a musician, Mr. Sol Watkins, G.'f.S.C., Blaenycwm. After an address by Mr. John Jones. Bach," an excellent dering was given of Mr. W. T. anthem. "0'r dyfnder y llefais," Psa,, exxx. 1-4. This anthem had evident y been thoroughly learnt by the choirs, an it was a treat to hear the way they sa it under Mr. Samuel's skilful conductor- ship. "Concwest" was sung in very good style, and concluded the afternoon's meet- ing. The evening meeting, which held at Hebron, was presided over by t'1. Rev. Anthony Williams, Nebo, Ystra^ This was the best meeting of all. ^°?rai.. and" Ebenezer" seemed to have bee,n thoroughly learnt by the choirs, as thej rendering of them was very fine. John Rees, Ton, spoke a few very priate words, in which he compared ,the present singing and the singing of a'lCl1f/. times. Picton." from the pen of -l^1' Thomas Williams, Porth, was followed Mr. Phillip Morgan's anthem, Arg'" £ ,C)r ein lor," which was very well sung- singing "Dinas Dafydd," Mr. W- Samuel's anthem, O'r dyfnder y llefa-*s' was excellently rendered. The concUuh^o hymns were Cefntrinfa and ElllyJI Hwyrol."

Fern dale. lish it rrHte RELlGtON OF JESUS." at -"J?. W J- on the above subject, Tllorsto«'n'^fl >1^ Assembly Hall, Queen's Hotel, ,T,T Qol\e$e< LEONARD PHKLPS, Home Missionary ghester. All Welcome.

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Tonypandy. The Rev. D. D. Joseph, for the last five years pastor of the English Congregational Church, Tonypandy, has received and ac- cepted a unanimous call to Mill-street Chapel, Newport.

Penygraig. Preaching services were held at Pisgali (C.M.) Chapel on Sunday and Monday. The pulpit was occupied by the Rev. Thos. Gray. Birkenhead; and the Rev. William Prytherch. Swansea. The customary col- lections were made towards liquidating the chapel's debt. The members of Saron Chapel went to Porthcawl on Monday for their outing. On the whole a very pleasant day was spent at the seaside. After their grand stand against Clydach Vale cricket Team on Thursday, Peny- graig suffered a rather severe defeat at Talygarn on Saturday, being beaten by 39 runs. Their total reached 13 runs, out of which Gwilym Davies made 9. Sweet are the uses of adversity." rTIHE Verdict of the GENERAL PUBLIC is that for I Lightness in Construction, Elegance in Design, Comfort in Riding, and Moderation in Price, the Baby Carriages sold by Spencer, are not a,pproached by any of his competitors—KB—'The Address:—St John's Church-Sq, Cardiff Sendpo3t-card for price list d,;77

Watts-Morgan (miners' agent) deserved great, praise for the able manner rn which he conducted the meeting, which termin- ated with the usual vote of thanks. The St. Paul's Church Choir gave an- other performance of The Captive Maid of Israel," under the baton of Mr. Ed. Evans. The artistes—Mrs. D. J. Thomas, Miss Harriet Cleake and Mr. Willie Lloyd (the Welsh Foli)—and the choir did their work well, and deserved better attend- ance. The orchestra consisted of the fol- lowing: First violin, Mr. A. M. Edwards (A.l.U.A,I,.) 2nd violin, a juvenile pupi! of Mr. Edwards piccolo, Mr. Tom Pierce (Cymmer); pianist, Mrs. E. Evans or- ganist, Mr. Walter J. Parsons. Lord George Sanger visited Porth on Tuesday last with his enormous array of caravans, horses, wild animals, etc. A fine procession paraded the crowded streets during the dinner hour. Both perform- ances were a success, ONE of the greatest attractions in Tonypandy is B. ISAAC'S Jewellery Stores. See his Window this week for a special display of Goid and Silver Watches, Alberts, Rings, Necklets, Alarms and Clocks of every de- scription. All at marvellously low prices.—29, Dunraven street, Tonypandy. 6ü8