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Drunks. For drunkenness there were fined: Walter Stone and Sidney Bisk, Tylors- town Wm. Baker, Mardy; Jno. Davies, Mardy Alfred Williams, Mardy Thomas Thomas, George Francis, and Richard Hall, Wattstown; Wm. Rees, Dinas; Edwin Evans and William Evans. Porth; David Lewis, Porth; John Ford, Peny- graig; Frederick Rock, Trebanog; Jane Evans, Cymmer; Joseph Griffiths, Ynys- hir.

The Revival The Rhondda Ablaze. Conversions Plentiful. Mr. Evan Roberts' Visit. The revival movement appears to have reached its zenith in the Rhondda, and from all districts come reports of enthu- siastic and highly successful meetings. Mr. Evan Roberts was at Porth on Sun- day, but was not well enough to take the morning service at Calfaria. Miss Davies, Gorseinon Miss S. A. Jones, Nantymoel, and the two sisters from Maesteg-the Misses Annie and Maggie Davies-and the Rev. Emlyn Jones (pastor of the church) took charge of the proceedings, and there was, upon the whole, an impressive gathering, although the warmth which characterised some of the other meetings seemed to be lacking for a time. The coldness of the weather, doubtless, ac- counted for this, to some extent, for the meetings held in the other chapels in the afternoon (also in the absence of Mr. Evan Roberts) were very enthusiastic. How- ever, it was not by any means a fruitless meeting, for several converts declared themselves desirous of joining the churches. In the afternoon Mr. Roberts was at Calf aria, and in an impressive dis- course he emphasised the importance of total surrender and immediate obedience to the Spirit. In describing the life of the Spirit he said, I wish you who haven't tasted this life could have just a month of it; for 13 years I was in Christ, and yet not in Christ—it was the religion of the valley. That which I now have, and which came to me at the beginning of this year, is the religion of the mountain top. I wish I could describe it to you.. but I can't; language perishes in the effort." Ultimately he broke down com- pletely, leaning forward over the pulpit, sobbing aloud, while the vast assemblage sang Oes mae bywyd trwy edrych ar Aberth y Groes." Then a man on the ground floor turned to the gallery and besought the people to receive Jesus Christ," but still the response was slight. Then Miss Annie Davies, Maesteg, with tears streaming down her face, sang with infinite pathos" Dim o'nd Iesu," and the emotion of the singer touched the hearts of all. Mr. Roberts, having recovered his self-possession, called upon all the pro- fessed followers of Jesus Christ to pub- licly confess His Name. At first there was some hesitation, but afterwards con- fessions came from young and old. There were over a dozen converts. Bethlehem Chapel, where Mr. Roberts appeared in the evening, was excessively crowded long before the time announced for the service, hundreds, if not thou- sands, seeking vainly for admission. An overflow meeting was also held at the Opera House, over 600 being present. The service was similar to those held pre- viously, and were marked with great en- thusiasm, but the number of conversions did not compare favourably with those in other places. It must be remembered, however, that the revival movement 'had reached a high mark before Mr. Roberts' arrival, and also that the chapels were crowded at an early hour by people who were mostly members of the different churches, so that the crowd who had to turn away may have included many who would have been directly benefited by ad- mission. In the morning the Welsh Congrega- tionalists and Baptists had a largely- attended open-air service at the lower end of Porth, and marched to their re- spective places of worshin. The Sunday Schools were in several instances con- verted into prayer meetings in the after- noon. On Sunday evening, while the mass was surging around the outside of the crowded chapel in which Mr. Roberts con- ducted his service, there was a great open- air revival service being held near the Llwyncelyn Hotel. Every chapel in the town was open, lighted un. and rapidly filling at a quarter to six o'clock, and everywhere there were bustle and fervour. There were two processions—one singing Welsh hymns and the other English hymns, and later on the services at many of the chapels were found to have been prolonged beyond the ordinary hour. At Porth on Monday, the first meeting at which the missioner attended was at the chapel of the Welsh Independents. In the afternoon he was at Cymmer Chapel, and addressed also an overflow at the old Cymmer Chapel. Simultaneously, some of the lady missioners held a ser- vice at Ynyshir. At night meetings were simultaneously held at Salem (B.), Beth- ania (C.), Bethlehem (C.M.), and Cymmer (C.), each one being packed. At 2 p.m. the Cymmer Congregational Chapel had been full for an hour, and the missioner had not then arrived. The church here, like the sister church at ) Salem (B.), Porth, had been experiencing a vivifying influence for a fortnight past, and the two churches together had been holding open-air meetings. This it was, doubtless, that explained the warmth and hwyl observable. This was the opening meeting at Cymmer, and yet the effects witnessed were those which happen else- where only on the second day or third day of the missioner's visit. U At 4 o'clock the missioner arrived. He wa.s bubbling with enthusiasm, and was not more than ten minutes in the pulpit before he had full, absolute, command of the audience. Somewhat imperiously, he commanded those "who believe to make a public declaration of their faith, and the responses were many and hearty. All must obey," he declared, all must work. There is no room in the church for idlers. Are "ou an idler? Then your place is outside." There were no very stirring scenes on Monday, and yet those who were present at these meetings for the first time could not conceal their amazement at the won- derful power wielded by this young mis- sioner.

Blaenclydach. On Tuesday evening, at Gosen Vestry, a meeting was held to present Mr. David Jones (builder) and family, Court Street, Tonypandy, on the occasion of their leav- ing this place to live at Aberystwyth, as a mark of the regard with which they were held by the members of the Gosen Church. The president was the Rev. J. Walters, Gosen. The meeting began with a rendering of "Gwlad y Delyn." The chairman then delivered his address, and said he was very sorry to lose the family. Though it was a, great loss to the Gosen Church, it would be an equally great gain to the cause of Christ at Aberystwyth. If it was a case of breaking all connection with the Church of God, there would be more cause for regret; but such was not the case. Mr. Jones was one of the founders of the Gosen Church, and had worked very hard to forward the cause in the place. He was one of the first deacons appointed, and had been in this position up to the present time. This proved that nothing could be said against his character. He had also worked assiduously as a teacher in the Sunday School, and he would be greatly missed by the members of his class. He attended the weekly prayer meetings and the gyfeillach grefyddol regularly. He had also held the office of treasurer for a con- siderable time, and when in this office had showed a great deal of practical Chris- tianity. Whenever the funds were low, he was always ready to assist. He (the speaker) wished him a long life of happi- ness and usefulness in the cause of Christ. Mr. David Morris then sang Bugail Hafod y Cwm," and this was followed by a recitation of "Thy Will be done" by Miss Edith Davies, Olydach Road, and a solo, "Mentra Gwen," by Mr. Enoch Jones, Thomas Street. Mr. Dan Davies then spoke, and said there was a tendency among people to take revenge upon one another, but Mr. Jones was of a forgiving nature, thus gaining the esteem of those who knew him. His actions when in the office of treasurer were praiseworthy. Miss Maggie Morris, Blaenclydach, sang" Y Gardotes Fach." Mr. John Morris, over- man, Llwynypia Collieries, spoke, and said he had great respect for Mr. and Mrs. Jones. It was a great loss to the locality to lose them. He had found in Mr. Jones a friend, brother and Christian. He hoped that, although Mr. Jones was leaving the Gosen Church, he would not forget it. Mr. James Morris sang Deigryn ar Fedd Mam." Mr. Thomas Morris said Mr. Jones was always active and interested in the doings of the church. He hoped God would fill his place. Miss Lizzie Davies sang Dacw Gymru yn y golwg." Mr. Elelazer Jones referred to the kind- heartedness of Mr. Jones and his excel- lence as a neighbour. He was followed by Mr. Ted Hoods, superintendent of the vestry portion of the Sunday School, who praised the obedience and attention given to him by the two boys, Willie and David Jones. He was also sorry to lose Miss Maggie Jones, who always answered his appeal for a teacher willingly. Mr. Thos. Davies said he had always found in Mr. Jones a man in the real sense of the word. He never hurt the feelings of anyone. He (the speaker) hoped Mr. Jones would still carry on his good work at Aberystwyth. Mr. William Bateman said he was pleased the Sunday School were going to present Testaments to the children. In his opinion, they could not find a better gift than the Word of God, which would help one to live this life and also prepare one for the next. Mr. Benjamin Lewis, who spoke on behalf of the class over which Mr. Jones was teacher, said Mr. Jones' generosity, faithfulness and pleasing man- ner had won him the esteem of his class. After this speaker came Mr. Tom Wil- liams, Bradford House, superintendent of the Sunday School. He was sorry to lose Mr. Jones, as he was a hard worker, and was always ready to take, any task allotted to him. He hoped he would be of immense service to the Sunday School at Aberyst- wyth. Mr. Tom Thomas referred to the generosity shown by Mr. Jones to the church. Mrs. Evans, Thomas Street, also referred to the generosity and good-

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Treherbert. An entertainment was held on Thurs- day at the National Schools, Treherbert, in connection with St. Mary's Church. The vicar, Mr. Evans, occupied the chair, assisted by the curate, Mr. Ho wells. Vocal, instrumental and other items were contributed by Miss Dorothy Evans, Miss Sephora Hughes, Miss Clarke, Mrs. Else, Miss James, Mr. Ben Jones, and Mr. Clarke, while the amateur gymnastic troupe also provided a turn. Madame: May Jones, Bute Street, Tre- herbert, was the fortunate winner of the prize for contralto at an eisteddfod held at Llandilo, Carmarthenshire, on Thurs- day, November 24th, the prize being £1 10s. and a medal. T. Jones, Tailor, Paris House, Tony- pandy. Grand Selection of patterns in Men's Suits and Ladies' Costumes. 2096 FOR General Pnntin g in an attraocive and artistic manner, go to Evans and Short, Printers, Howard Street Treorchy.

Dinas. A supper and concert were held at the Gwaunadda Hotel on Thursday, under the auspices of the Money Club held at the above house. The, catering was in the hands of Mr. D. Jones, assisted by Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Cording, and was greatly appreciated by about 70 members and friends, some of whom belonged to the Gethin (Penygraig) Money Club. After the tables were cleared, a concert was enjoyed, presided over by Mr. John Thomas, Penrhiwfer. The accompanist was Mr. Williams, Clydach Vale (who ful- filled the duties to the appreciation of artistes and company), assisted by a, sec- tion of the Porth Orchestral Society (under the conduetorship of Mr. Harris), who delighted the audience with their magnificent playing. The two chief vocal artistes were: Tenor, Mr. Llew. Edwards, Penygraig; and bass, Mr. Jno. Edwards, Penrhiwfer, who delighted the company with some classical songs, which were encored at each appearance. One of the most delightful and artistic items of tht evening was a violin solo by one of the orchestra, Mr. Morris. Messrs. John Thomas, Penrhiwfer, and Chadwick. of Dinas, also contributed to the harmony of the evening. Suffice to say in con- clusion that, although some of the artistes had not turned up, a very enjoyable even- ing was spent. Letters of apology and enclosing contributions were received from Mr. Morgans, Gething Hotel, Penygraig; Mr. Morris, Porth; Mr. Norman, Tre- alaw; Mr. Austin, Mr. Llewellyn Lewis, and Mrs. Jones (mother of the hostess). The arrangements of the concert were carried out under the supervision of Mr. John Squires (chairman) and Mr. Thomas Lloyd (secretary). T. Jones, Tailor, Paris House, Tony- pandy. Grand Selection of patterns in Men's Suits and Ladies' Costumes. 2096 FOR Wedding Cards of the latest patterns, printed in a neat and artistic manner go to Evans and Short, Printers, Howard Street, Treorchy.

Ystrad. On Monday last the funeral took place of the late Master Thos. Davies, Tyntyla Terrace. He was a victim of the typhoid which is now raging in this district. He was a faithful member of the Welsh Wes- leyan Chapel, Horeb. The Rev. Mr. Roberts (Robertus) officiated at the house and graveside. The interment took place at Treorchy Cemetery. He was a mem- ber of the Good Templars Lodge held at Horeb, and the members of the Lodges, English and Welsh, turned out to give their departed friend and fellow-member their last respects. Much sympathy is felt for the family. We have to record the death also of Mr. Dd. Woosman, William Street. He was about 80 years of age, and well- known at Ystrad, being an old resident in the locality. T. Jones, Tailor, Paris House, Tony- Sandy. Grand Selection of patterns in [en's Suits and Ladies' Costumes. 2096

Tonypandy. xUchard O'Connor, 51 years of age, of 7, Holborn Terrace, Tonypandy, died suddenly on Sunday night. On Saturday he appeared in usual health, but on Sun- day he remained in bed. At night, how- ever, he got up, and sat in a chair, when he was seized with a fit of coughing and vomiting, and suddenly expired.

Gelli. On Sunday and Monday, November 27th and 28th, the church at Bryn Seion, Gelli, held its annual preaching anniver- sary, when the Rev. J. Bryn Thomas, Ferndale. and the Rev. Ben Davies, Panteg, delivered powerful and eloquent sermons. This church, with others in the locality, had during the week been hold- ing revival meetings, which were a suit- able and timely preparation to receive the messages to be delivered by the rev. gentlemen above named. The services were all well attended, and were marked by a religious enthusiasm not seen for many a day. The singing was exception- ally good. The pastor of this church is the Rev. D. Gwenffrwd Evans, who during his stay has done much good work, and who has been blessed with much success in his church.

Clydach Vale. We regret to report the death of Mr. William Hughes, Wern Street. Deceased was one of tht oldest inhabitants of the district, and was employed for a great number of years as driver of the fan engine at the Cambrian Collieries. He had not been able to. follow his employ- ment for about four years, and after a few days' illness succumbed to degenera- tion of the heart on Thursday last. His mortal remains were buried at Trealaw Cemetery on Monday, when the Rev. T. E. Davies, Libanus (C.M.), officiated, and a large number of friends came to pay their last tribute of respect. The follow- ing were the mourners: —Mr. Moses Hughes (son), Mrs. Davies (daughter), Mr. Thos. Davies (son-in-law), Mr. W. J. Davies (grandson), Miss Anna Davies (granddaughter). T. Jones, Tailor, Paris House, Tony- pandy. Grand Selection of patterns in Men's Suits and Ladies' Costumes. 2096

Cwm pare. A new communion service has been pre- sented to Salem Baptist Church following the exertions of Miss M. A. Middleton and Mrs. Lewis Oliver, who for the last three months have been busily soliciting subscriptions among the church members to effect its purchase. A vote of thanks- was accorded the two ladies on Sunday evening last by the assembled church. On. Saturday evening last the C.Y.M.S. conducted a very successful debate, the question being whether the Welsh lan- guage should be preserved. Mr. Dan Owen, for the negative, read a very able paper, which was coached in well-chosen language abounding in neat phrases and strong arguments. Mr. H. G. Prosser undertook the defence, and, being ably supported by half a dozen patriotic speakers, scored a substantial victory. We extend our deepest sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Griff. Thomas, who have suddenly and unexpectedly been bereaved of their only child.

Tylorstown. An eisteddfod was held on Monday at Beulah English Baptist Church. The meeting proved a very successful one, and was presided over by Dr. Morris, C.C. The adjudicators were: Music, Mr. Enoch Lewis, A.C. love letter, Mr. Phillip Rees (Cloth Hall); essay, Mr. W. Gri- ffiths, M.E. accompanist, Mr. W. J. Davies (Brynbedw). The prizes were awarded as follows: -Children's recita- tion, prize divided between Miss J. Wil- liams. Cymmer, and Miss M. Roberts, Ferndale children's solo, Miss M. James, Tylorstown; open recitation, Miss Maggie Bevan, Perth prize bags, 1st Miss James, Tylorstown, 2nd Miss Isabella Evans, Tylorstown; contralto solo, 1st Miss Gwen Thomas, Ferndale, 2nd Miss S. J. Griffiths, Porth; soprano solo, Miss Maggie Bevan, Porth; duet, Mr. D. Davies and friend, Ferndale; love letter, Mr. Idris Thomas, Ferndale; baritone solo, Mr. D. Davies, Ferndale; tenor solo, Mr. Tom Kemp, Ynyshir; chief choral: two choirs competed, the prize being awarded to Horeb Welsh Baptist Choir (conductor, Mr. James Griffiths). At the conclusion of the meeting, a very hearty vote of thanks was proposed to the chairman and adjudicators. Dr. Morris very generously contributed a donation towards the church funds. We are very pleased to hear of the prosperity which has attended this church under the pastorate of the Rev. W. J. Walters. He has baptised over forty candidates during this year.

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Porth Police Court. Thursday.—Before the Stipendiary (Mr. J, Ignatius Williams), Mr. Thomas Jones, Dr. Parry, and Mr. L. P. Griffiths.

An Incorrigible Boy. Evan Somers, Thomas Hughes, James Harris, Thomas Williams, and John Ed- wards, young lads of Porth, were charged with 'breaking and entering the shop of Mr. Hopkins, Hannah Street, Porth, and stealing therefrom about 10s. Some of the boys entered through the back win- dow, while the others kept watch. Hughes, who is 14 years of age, and against whom there were three previous convictions for breaking and entering, was sent to a reformatory for five years. The others were fined 10s. each.

Maintenance. Wm. John Prothero, a labourer, was summoned by his wife, Martha, for main- tenance. Complainant said she had been married six years, and had one child. She had to go out washing to maintain herself and child. She had received only 30s. from her husband in three months. She used to receive a good pay one turn, but it was God help the next one." An order for 7s. 6d. a week and costs was made.

Coal Stealing. Henry Jones, a Ferndale youth, was charged with stealing a quantity of coal from the colliery tips of Messrs. D. Davis and Sons, Ferndale. Defendant said his tram of coal from the colliery was overdue, and as there was no coal in the house he went in search of some to the tips. He was fined 5s.

Cwmpai c. Last week will live long in the memory of Cwmparcians, for the life of the place has been stirred to its depth by the won- derful influence of the revival. To the uninitiated the outburst of religious feel- ing has appeared apparently sudden and spontaneous, but for several months past there have been indications in the local churches that such a visitation was immi- nent. Prayer meetings have been held for weeks, and pious solicitations made for such a happy consummation as is now arrived. There is no doubt, however, that the glowing reports of the glorious work performed by Mr. Evan Roberts in West Wales was a distinct impetus to the move- ment locally, and once the first sparks of the Holy Spirit were vouchsafed, the whole district soon became aflame. Salem Baptist Church turned out in strong force to parade the streets, singing militant and other hymns, and the Free Churches (Park and Soar) held prayer meetings nightly. The young men attached to Salem organ- ised prayer meetings twice daily, and each religious body in the village arranged house-to-house visitations to prevail upon wandering sheep to seek the fold." Everywhere the zeal for home mission work grew apace, with the result that the places of worship were crowded as they never were before. The scene at any one of these meetings baffles description. The hearts of the multitude were swayed by religious fervour as a field of standing corn by a strong wind in summer. Strong men would groan in anguish, and v. restUi violently in prayer once callow-minded youths would face an audience 'or the first time and harangue them in periods of perfervid oratory. Maidens would sud- denly lift their fresh young voices in songs of praise, and even boys of a tender age would offer up prayers for an erring father. The result was unfailingly the same. Reprobates would stand up and publicly renounce their sins and profess themselves converted, to the accompani- ment^ of emotional outbursts of Diolch Iddo" and snatches of hymns from a melting audience. The harvest, even so far (for Mr. Roberts is not due here till after our time of writing), has been an abundant one, and social conditions in the place have assumed quite a changed aspect. Drunkenness is practically non- existent, and as one speaker expressed it, even the horses in the colliery seem to wear a .surprised air that the"oaths and blasphemies of the pit haulier are no more. May the good that has been done be lasting and permanent, and may a gracious Providence preserve us from the reaction which some doubters declare is inevitable.

Ton. As may well be understood, the revival is making great strides at Ton. The dif- ferent chapels have during the last week held prayer meetings to ask for a special downpour of the Spirit, and the prayer is being answered generally. The friends at Hebron have been holding meetings which have lasted long past the midnight hour. After the usual services the young people would congregate outside the chapel and proceed to parade the principal streets, singing hymns and stopping here there to hold a short service, at which one would give testimony, and another hold forth in prayer then they would return to the vestry, and continue till past the midnight hour. The result would be several giving themselves to Christ at each meeting. A large number of converts have been added to the church during the week. The singular feature about the meetings was the great number of young people present and taking active part in the proceedings. All the meetings were conducted by the Rev. E. W. Davies, the pastor.

Scenes In Pentre. What a transformation! The narrow streets of Pentre lined by hundreds of curious onlookers the main street for hundreds of yards literally packed with men, women and children, with voices raised in praise of Him who came to save sinners. At a street corner, the vast? pro- cession stops and forms a gigantic circle— swaying, singing and praying while from the centre arises the earnest and pitiful appeal of a young man for the rescue of his comrades from sin and shame. Higher and higher soars the voice, breaking finally with wild sobs that strike like a dart into one's heart. Like a voice from another world comes the voice of a young woman, commencing in a bountiful soprano the old. old favourite, Diolch Iddo. byth am gofio llwch y llawr," the vast multitude taking up the last two lines and keeping on repeating them until one verilv believes that the aged hills towering above them seem to par- take of the ecstasy of joy and emotion. When the singing has ceased a little, the voice of a woman—young and tender in years—breaks upon the throng in an earnest appeal for the downpour of the Holy Spirit, her remarks punctuated with sobs and amens. She falters and chokes, all her emotions seem to gather in her throat, and then the same beautiful soprano voice commences again with a melodious rendering of "Deweh at Iesu." which is taken up by the vast concourse with such an electric effect that men, hardened in drink and debauchery, cry like so many little children. And all this takes place on a Saturday night f The aspects of the very streets seem to have changed the wild cries of returning foot- ballers from an afternoon indulgence in that pastime is lost in the beautiful re- frains of "Diolch Iddo"; the night air is charged with praise and prayer. It is a wonderful scene, one which baffles the description of 'the mere pen artist. The more one dwells on the mysterious pheno- menon of this great revival, the more bewildering it appears. The more you try to probe into its unfathomable depths, the greater your discomfiture. Its potentialities are awful. terrible and en- thralling. You are held in its secret power as in the grip of a powerful vice. It is impossible to break away. Hush! the voice of a young man breaks upon the air in a series of stifled sobs; his lan- guage is unpolished, uncultured and un- grammatical still, who pays heed to these trivial considerations in this hour of overwhelming emotion. He is bare- headed. his cap is held tightly to his face, and he utters something into that cap that almost makes the hair of a man stand upon his head. He is like Jacob of old—this square is his Bethel—and he wrestles there with his God with the con- viction of a victor. The tension of the moment is awful, the spell binds you with a grasp that no earthly cords could ever accomplish, and at last he utterly breaks down. Rocking, sobbing, and silently prayino- the great crowd breaks again into praise, which is carried far into the night. That is what actually happens in the meetings held by young men on public street corners. In the chapels it is much the same. The rigid formality of meet- ings have given place to spontaneous out- bursts of singing and praying, praying and singing, until the scene presents one mass of confusion. There are "crowded houses in all chapels the buildings will not accommodate half the people that seek for admission. Order of every de- scription has completely vanished, and the meetings are simply a series of sobs: prayers and thanksgiving. It is a won- derful picture—enough sensation in one meeting to provide for a lifetime. The public-houses are getting empty, and the House of God is taxed to its utmost capa- city. The roll of converts gets longer and longer: applicants, penitent and in tears, are rightly seeking admission. Since Thursday last, Siloh Chapel has received 42 new members, and Nazareth about 35. The same is the story with other churches, and long may it last. The prayers of the people of Zion have at last been answered, and the world, cold and jnaterialistic as it is, is crowding to the feet of Jesus. The death on the Cross is reaping a rich harvest, and the Sun of Righteousness is rising with a splendour that is dazzling to behold. "Cerdd yn mlaen, nefol dan. Cymer yma feddiant glan." (Continued on Page 5).

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