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Stray Notes. [By Fagius."] Tommy is one of the oldest inhabi- tants of Tenby, having exceeded the allotted span by eight years. He is a quaint old fellow, can crack jokes with the best of his fellows, and can tell many a good yarn of the far-off days, when things was not the same in those days, sir." Thomas has a deep sense of humour as well, and, let it be whispered, he is as deep as the sea on which he has thrived all his lifetime. He, unfortunately, has one affliction, he is troubled with the rheumatics very bad, and in reply to any interrogations about his health, he remarks: Oh, yes, mister, I'm well enough, on'y in these days I gets the rheu- matics very bad, sir." Tommy is a boatman of many years' standing, and boasts his own boat, which, when new, he assured me cost thirteen pounds. In a, burst of honesty, he added I bought it second-hand, sir, off another chap, and she's done me well enough. Wants a bit of paint, though; haven't r-ainted her this 'ear yet, mister; weather's bin so bad, you know." I struck Tommy's acquaintance yesterday. I was proceeding along the beach in a, blaze of afternoon sunshine. The sea looked most tempting, and I was seriously debating with myself whether a dip" or a row would be the pleasantest. The appearance of Tommy" decided the question, and in less than two minutes I was being rowed across the rippling sur- face of Davy Jones. Fine coast here, sir," remarked Tommy, with a wave of his rheumatised hand. Yes," I replied, it is very fine." Plenty of sand for bathing, sir, too," continued Tommy that's the beauty of it. By the way, we had a very big shark up around here the other day, mister, but we didn't tell, mister; we kept it a secret," and he added, with a confidential whisper, It wouldn't do, you know." H'm, that's not very comforting news in a small boat like this," I observed. Oh, but we're all right. It won't do anything to the boat, mister. These sharks go for the bathers," replied Tommy in his most assuring manner. The boat glided over the sunlit waters, and there was nothing to break the calm of the afternoon except the plashing of Tommy's oars. Presently he looked up with his sweetest smile, and having eyed my proportions very carefully, he inquired; Can you row, sir P With regret I was compelled to answer: I am sorry I cannot, but if you will allow me, I will try." I fell a victim to Tommy's seductiveness. Here ye are, sir," he said, as he handed over the oars to me. Now, sir, sit right in the middle of the boat, and pull away." I pulled away with all my might. 'Old her square, sir, an' give her more water." I obeyeu, and Tommy remarked with a grunt of satisfaction That's beautiful, mister; you wouldn't take a long time to do a fine rower, sir." I bowed my acknowledgments-i-ather, I should say I turned round to, face Tommy, and muttered: Thank you." It was a very great compliment from such an ex- perienced oarsman. We were nearing the beach again after an hour and a half of hard pulling. Can you fish, sir," queried Tommy. I am afraid my countenance betrayed such a woeful ignorance of this most inspiring art that Tommy observed my discomfiture, and he remarked con- solingly But you'll soon learn, mister." I'm afraid that I am a very bad fisherman," I replied, sheepishly. Well, I'll tell you what we'll do," he proceeded. "You come down to the pier to-morrow morning What time can you come? I'll come after breakfast," I replied. That'll do grand, and What's the damage, please? I asked, fumbling the few stray coins I had in my pocket. Well, let me see," he replied, with a roguish twinkle in his eye; supposing we pay half-a-crowi; I handed hiirx the coin, and as I turned to leave, he grasped my coat-tails: "Mind to-morrow mornin', mister, after break-I fast, an' we'll have some fine sport." olbo0w I rose early this morning, and after a very hearty meal, proceeded to the pier to nieet my friend the boatman. I observed him as I ran down the slope, and he no sooner caught sight of me than he shouted out: "Right ye are, sir j fine mornin, some lofely sport to-day, sir. I stepped into, the little boat, and as he handed one of the oars to me, Tommy remarked: Look 'ere, mister, I was talking about you to a few cha.ps last night up at the Wheatsheaf,' and told them how you got on so well with the rowing yesterday, and they said they never 'card such a thing in their life, sir. They did, mister." I am deeply grateful to you and your friends, Mister-—- Call me 1 Tommy,' mister; Tommy, the oldest boatsman in Tenby, seventy- eight years of age, sir." I am deeply grateful to you and your friends, Tommy," I proceeded, for your good opinion; but I am afraid you praised me more than was my due." Oh, no, sir, I never saw anything like it." What about the fish, Tommy P I in- quired, anxious to change the subject. Oh, we'll have some directly," he re- plied. We pulled away, until we came to a certain spot, when Tommy commanded me to stop rowing, and immediately^ pro- ceeded to put the lines and the baits in- order. You take the stern, sir, and I'll go here," he ordered. I did so, and after a, quarter of an hour s anxious watching, I felt a slight tug at my line.

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"Oh! "I said. "What's the matter? asked Tommy; have you got anything ? I don't know," I replied. Pull up, mister." I pulled up the line, and great was my joy when I landed a very nice plaice. Oh, I am glad," said Tommy, that you had the first catch." I was also glad, and after a few more minutes I succeeded in landing a beautiful gurnet. Tommy's satisfaction knew no bounds. He clapped his hands with delight, and remarked: Well, that is a bit of all right, now. I told you, mister, we'd have some fun." We waited patiently for a long spell afterwards, but as success seemed to have deserted us, we sped away to another quarter. We were now under a, rock, with both lines out, Tommy manipulating the oars, whilst I felt the lines. "Hold, Tommy," I shouted, as I felt one of the lines holding at something very heavy. Is it a fish? enquired he, with an excited flush. I-I-I don't know," I replied, it's something very weighty." Oh, Lord, she is a beauty; pull up the line, mister," shouted Tommy, with excitement. We have a fine 'un at last. Pull up, sir; gently, sir, gently." I pulled up very gently, and I landed- a dilapidated lady's bonnet. "Oh, G-, said Tommy, "and to think that it wasn't a fish." Things went ooti smoothly for a while, and after landing some small fry," and observing that it was already past dinner- time, I said to Tom: I'm off to dinner, Tommy; let's pwll for the beach. How much? Well, I'll do it for you cheaper than for anyone else; let's say Is. 6d. an hour but don't let on to anyone, sir, else they'll be all on to me." I promised to keep the secret, and now —it's out.

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Of Interest to Tonypandy. News about a Tonypandy man is naturally of peculiar interest to all of us who are neighbours. Ordinary gossip about a neighbour goes in at one ear and out at the other; but news of such im- portance, as this is to many of us, is some- thing to be read and remembered. Mr. John Hughes, 174, Kenry Street, Tonypandy, tells us how he was effectually cured of kidney complaint. He says: My urinary system was much affected; the secretions were thick, cloudy, and con- tained a, sediment, they were also painful in passing. I had severe pains in my back if I stooped; I had such sharp, stab-like pains, too, when I tried to get upright again. Doan's Backache Kidney Pills gave me relief when everything else I had tried failed. I had taken six boxes, and the medicine has, indeed, done me a world of good. The secretions are clear and natural, and my back is free from pain, thanks to Doan's Pills. (Signed) John Hughes." No one can be healthy whose kidneys are not healthy. The kidneys filter the impurities and poisons from the blood. The health of the whole body depends on them. Diseased or weak kidneys are the cause of many of the most dangerous diseases, such as dropsy, Bright's disease, gravel, stonoj urinary troubles, rheu- matium, lumbago, sciatica. These symp- toms are warnings of serious trouble to come if they are neglected, but are relieved and cured by Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are two shillings and ninepence per box (six boxes for thirteen shillings and ninepence). Of all chemists and stores, or post free, direct from Foster-McOlellan Co., 8, Wells Street, Oxford Street, London, W. Be sure you get exactly the same kind of pills that Mr. Hughes had. 2»10e

Correspondence. Roads at Blnchgnove, Porth. To the Editor of the Rhondda Leader." Sir,—The roads leading to the above district and its surroundings are a stand- ing disgrace to the Rhondda Urban Dis- trict Council. This district has been under the notice of the Council for five years—since the epidemic of enteric fever —and nothing yet done. On Wednesday last, the 21st inst., a large funeral went from there, and three of the mourning coaches, containing the mournful family, narrowly escaped being capsized. Had a fatal accident arisen from this, I have no hesitation in saying that the members of the Council would have contributed to the accident and be responsible for the result. I find that the Council intend to asphalte Hannah Street, and probably this will receive attention where the roads are in good condition before the Birch- grove roads. Winter is approaching, when these roads will be utterly impassable. I am of opinion that the inhabitants should not bear this disgrace any longer, but take steps to place the serious conditions of the roads before the Local Government Board authorities.—Yours, &o., INHABITANT.

The London and Provincial Bank, Limited. The balance sheet of the London and Provincial Bank, which appears in this week's issue of the Leader," shows a profit for the past half-year of L336,906, which enables the directors to pay the shareholders a dividend of 18 per cent. and carry forward a balance of £58,852 to the next account, after providing for all current expenses and interest, placing £10,180 to reserve fund, £ 10,000 to reduc- tion of premises account, and L5 000 to officers' pension and gratuity fund. The subscribed capital of the bank is £ 1,600,000 with a. reserve fund of £ 1,435,000, and a glance at the published figures will give some idea of the immense amount of busi- ness done through the numerous branches in London and the provinces. The London and Provincial Bank opens drawing accounts on the plan usually adopted by other bankers, receives deposits on interest, effects purchases and sales of funds, stocks, shares and securities, and transacts every other description of bank- ing business. The branches in the Rhondda are at Pentre (Mr. R. C. Dyke, manager) and Pontypridd (Mr. J. S. Thomas, manager; Mir. H. A. Owen, sub-manager), with sub-offices at Ferndale, Llwynypia (Tonypandy), Mardy, Penygraig, Porth, Treherbert, Treorchy, and Tylorstown.

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Pentre Higher Elemen- tary School. Scholars' Successes. The successes obtained by pupils from this school in the examinations of the College of Preceptors and of the Science and Art Department of the Board of Edu- cation during the past year have been ex- ceptionally gratifying. In the College of Preceptors' examination, 23 places in the Honours List were obtained, and 65 Dis- tinctions in particular subjects, namely, Drawing, English, Welsh, Arithmetic, Algebra, Electricity, Chemistry, and History. Special mention should be made of the top boy, A. L. Morgan, Ystrad-Rhondda, who was placed thirteenth out of 797 junior boys that passed; and of the top girl, Ellen Evans, Gelli, who was the ninth out of 466 junior girls that passed. As most of these pupils intend becoming teachers, it will be seen that they are placed at a great advantage over those who have not had this preparatory train- ing. The following is the complete list of successes. The subjects in which dis- tinctions were obtained are placed in brackets: COLLEGE OF PRECEPTORS. JUNIOR OR SECOND CLASS. Honours Division (Boys).-Arthur, L. Morgan (Algebra, Chemistry, Drawing); John Edwards (Magnetism and Electricity, Drawing); John Davies (Drawing); L. W. Jones (Algebra, Drawing); Henry Cress- well (Magnetism and Electricity, Draw- ing) Wyndham Lewis (Algebra, Draw- ing); Samuel Morse. Honours Division (Girls).—Ellen Evans (History, Welsh, Chemistry); Jennie Jones (Algebra); Sarah Jones; Mary Dilling; Bertha Griffiths (Drawing); M. E. Evans; Sarah Lewis; and Annie Masters (Drawing). Pass Division (Boys).—J. M. Evans, Idris Lewis, Thomas A. Harrhy (Draw- ing), Stanley Rowlands (Drawing), E. D. Jones, W. J. Evans (Drawing), and Eben- ezer Williams. Pass Division (Girls).—M. J. Thomas (Drawing), M. A. Rosser, Mabel Godsall, M. Hughes, Janet Rowe, M. A. Hopkins, A. J. Williams Daisy Griffiths, M. L. Davies, Lily Edwards, M. Thomas, O. Lewis, T. Williams, and S. J. Evans. THIRD CLASS. Honours Division (Boys).—W. E. Jen- kins (English, Arithmetic, Algebra), B. S. Evans (Arithmetic, Algebra, Welsh), W. J. Evans (Arithmetic, Welsh), D. W. Owen (English, Arithmetic, Algebra, Drawing), and J. J. Phillips (Arithmetic). Honours Division (Girls).—M. A. Davies (English, Elementary Science), M. M. Reynolds (English, Welsh), and M. A. Morgan (English). Pass Division (Boys).—H. W. James (Magnetism and Electricity), T. A. Hughes, Abel Jones, John Williams (Drawing), Ivor Jones (Welsh), W. Tapper, W. R." Watkins, A. Bundy, Emrys Evans, D. R. Evans (Welsh), Basil V. Morgan, A. Hanney, T. J. Llewellyn (Drawing), and H. T. Protheroe. Pass Division (Girls).-Eliz. Vaughan, G. Roberts, Ros. Jones (English and Welsh), J. Davies, M. M. Francis (Eng- lish), S. A. Jones, F. Maine (English and Arithmetic), M. Evans (English and Welsh), Tabitha Jones, A. J. Edwards, E. B. Williams (English), E. Davies (Welsh), G. A. Charles, E. E. Thomas, M. Evans, F. Thatcher, M. A. Phipps, M. M. Samuel, E. M. Bird, and M. Charles. BOARD OF EDUCATION SCIENCE EXAMINATIONS. Mathematics.—Division I.—First Class: Ellen Evans, M. A. Prosser, Martha E. Evans, Eben. Williams (Treorchy), Wynd- ham Lewis, Lewis W. Jones, and John Edwards. Second Class: Gwladys Roberts, Marv Dilling, M. A. Hopkins, Mabel Godsall, M. M. Davies, A. L. Masters, Jennie Jones, Sarah Jones, A. L. Morgan, S. Rowlands, Abel Jones, Eben. Williams (Gelli), Hy. W. James, T. M. Evans, Bertha M. Griffiths, W. J. Evans, B. Medlecot, Tegwen Williams, M. J. Thomas, Tabitha Jones, Sarah Lewis, and John Davies. Theoretical Chemistry.—First Class: A. L. Masters, B. M. Griffiths, A. L. Morgan, L. W. Jones, Henry Cresswell, T. A. Hughes, and Sarah Jones. Second Class: John Davies, J. M. Evans, M. A. Hopkins, Sarah Lewis, Ellen Evans, T. J. Davies, H. W. James, W. J. Evans, J. Rowe, Mary Dilling, M. E. Evans, A. J. Wil- liams, Wyndham Lewis and M. M. Davies. Practical Chemistry.—First Class: A. L. Morgan, Bertha Griffiths A. L. Masters, Ellen Evans, Sarah Jones, Annie J. Wil- liams, and John Davies. Second Class: Lilv Edwards, Thomas J. Davies, and Mary J. Thomas.

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Musical Success. Two schoolboys, T. J. Atkins and Ed. Williamstown, has been successful in passing the L.C.M. examination in piano- forte playing, with 87 marks out of a pos- sible 100. She is a, pupil of Miss Johns, Cert. T.C.L., 27, Rowling Street, Williams- towni

Attempted Suicide at-Traherbart While Mr. John Owen Daniel, of Dum- fries Street, Treorchy, was on his way to Swansea, to sing at the Eisteddfod with the Treorchy and Pentre Choir, on Tues- day of last week, he had to change trains at the Treherbert Station. While on the rlatform waiting for his train, he noticed a man crossing the bridge, throwing his hat down on the metals, and when reach- ing the nlatform divesting himself of his coat, plunging forward just as an engine which was shunting came along. Men shouted and women screamed. Young Daniels, who is a member of the Treorchy Ambulance Brigade, with great presence of mind rushed forward and pulled, the man back just as the engine was within a yard or two. On Daniels asking him what he meant, his only reply was: Me can't see." Mr. Daniels firmly believes that the man intended ending his life. He was dressed respectably, and did not smell of intoxicants. We congratulate Mr. Daniels on his courage and prompt- ness. I

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Treorchy. An accident occurred to a young man named David Goodwin Thomas (18), residing at 19, Prospect Place, Treorchy, whilst following his employment at the Abergorchy Colliery (Messrs. Burnyeat, Brown and Cb.) as a collier on Tuesday afternoon. He was cutting at the coal, when a stone fell from the roof and caught him on the forehead, causing a very nasty injury. He was conveyed on a stretcher to his lodgings. He had only come up from Carmarthenshire recently, and started work underground a fortnight ago. -+-+- The headquarters of the Treorchy Foot- ball Club for the coming season will be at the Lion Hotel. The genial landlord, Mr. Francis, has gone to great expense in fit- ting up a commodious lavatory, with a shower bath attached, for the convenience of the players, and they will also have every comfort in the dressing room. -+-+- The pulpit at the Tabernacle (English Wesleyan) Chapel on Sunday last was occu- pied by Mr. Tom James, Clydach Vale, who delivered excellent sermons. At the evening service, a contralto solo was ren- dered by Miss Flossie Horton, entitled Into Thy Hands," the last words of the late Sir Henry Irving. Mr. W. H. Bevan accompanied. With regret we chronicle the death of a very old and highly respected inhabitant of Treorchy, Mr. Daniel Richard, 39, Car- diff Street, who passed away on Thursday morning last, after a long and painful illness. The deceased was a victim of con- sumution, and the breaking of a blood- vessel accelerated his death. The deceased, who was in his 55th year, was one of the most faithful members of St. Tyfodwg Welsh Church, where his demise will be most keenly felt. When the deceased was working underground, he would never start work until he took part in prayer. The funeral of deceased took place on Thursday afternoon, the interment taking place at the Treorchy Cemetery. A large number of friends attended to show their last respects to the departed. The Rev. Thomas Tissington, vicar of St. George's Church, Cwmparc, officiated. A floral tribute was placed on the coffin from M. Thomas, Penywern, Aberystwyth. A num- ber of mourners followed the deceased to his last resting place. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. Jonah Lewis. We also regret to announce the death of Mrs. Davies, Bute Street, Treorchy, which took place on Wednesday morning last, after a lingering illness. Deceased, who was highly respected and esteemed in the locality, leaves five children (one of whom is Mr. Joe Davies, the well-known Treorchy and Penygraig footballer) to mourn her loss. The funeral of the deceased took place on Saturday, the interment being at Taibach Cemetery, Port Talbot. A number of friends jour- neyed with the deceased to pay their last respects. The Rev. T. Davies, Bethlehem, Treorchy, officiated at the house.

Porth. The Ferndale Prize Band gave a sacred concert on Sunday last at the Palace, Porth, before a fairly large audience. They were assisted by Madame Coslett-Leyehon (soprano), of Pontypridd, and owing to Mr. Thomas Thomas, of Ynyshir, being unable to be present, Mr. David Thomas (tenor), of Wattstown, assisted. Mr. T. E. Lewis, professor of music, Hopkins- town, presided at the piano. The pro- gramme opened with a selection by the band, Fertile Plains," after which they played Rossini's Works (the test piece for the South Wales Association Cup con- test, 1907), both being loudly applauded. Mr. David Thomas gave a fine rendering of Cujus Animam," the test piece at the National Eisteddfod. A trombone solo, "Ora Pro Nobis," by Mr. Geo. Barratt, accompanied by the band, was greatly appreciated. Madame Coslett-Leyshon sang I will extol Thee and The Soul's Awakening." Mr. A. O. Foxihall gave a euphonium solo, German Air," the test niece at the National Eisteddfod, upon which he was successful. Other selections bv the band were Ar hyd y nos," Faust," and Windle," all being greatly appreciated. The funeral of Joseph Chilcott, of 76, Cymmer Road, Porth, took place on Satur- day last. The deceased, who was a night haulier at the New Pit, Cymmer Collieries, was fatally injured whilst at work, being crushed between the tram and the timber. He leaves a widow and three small chil- dren. A large body of workmen gathered together to pay a last tribute to a departed comrade. Amongst those present were: Mr. E. S, Williams (manager) and other officials of Cymmer Collieries, Messrs. John Hughes, Thomas Morgan, John Rogers, and Benjamin Wheeler (check- weighers). Wreaths were sent by the Cymmer Colliery workmen and from friends. The Rev. J. Francis, curate, officiated at the house and graveside.

Palace," Ponth. Le Diabello's daring performance, Looping the Devil's Loop," is drawing crowded nouses at both performances each evening this week at this popular place of amusement, and his descent into the net is watched with breathless interest by the audience. Athas and Collins, in their comedy speciality, cause roars of laugh- ter Slippere, the clever blind pianist and vocalist, gives a good imitation of popular artistes; whilst Edgar Forrest and Com- pany provide uncontrollable mirth with their sketch, My Friend the Enemy." Nellie Nora, in her musical act; Master May, boy vocalist; Ray Ford, come- dienne; Raynor and Reece; Grant and Allen; and the Palace Bioscope make up a splendid programme.

OUR Limerick Competition An Amusirjg and Profitable Pastime. 10 Five Shillings for a Line .¡. _c. The Limerick pastime 80 popular in the periodicals of to-day is simply a revival of the doggrel rhymeing fashionable about the middle of last century, when Edward Lear published his celebrated Book of Nonsense." We this week give our readers an oppor- tunity of exercising their wit by sending in a completing line of a similar Limerick. The prize-money will consist of the whole of the amount received from competitors without any deduction for expenses or other purposes, and will be divided equally amongst the FOUR Competitors sending what the Competition Editor considers the best of the attempts received. We guarantee that the amount to be so divided will not be less than 6/- each. The amount is frequently more. CONDITIONS. \J.) The Limerick to be completed on the space provided, with competitor's name and address filled in below. (2) A Postal Order for Sixpence must be forwarded with each coupon. Com- petitors sending in more than one coupon, can send one Postal Order for the total amount, reckoned at sixpence for each attempt. (3) Postal orders to be crossed & Co. and made payable to Rhondda Leader." (4) Envelopes to be marked Limerick No. 26" in top left-hand corner, and addressed" Rhondda. Leader," Excelsior Buildings, Tonypandy. (5) Entries must be posted not later than Monday, Sept. 9th. The winners will be announced in the following week's issue. The Competition Editor's decision must in all cases be final. LIMERICK NO. 26. A Tonypandy girl and a friend Went to Barry to spend a week-end, And while they were there They banished all care Competitor's Name Address !—————— Here are a few rhyming words which may help you: — Mend, lend, send, trend, intend, spend, defend, wend, bend, attend, pretend, ascend, descend, tend, rend, amend, fore- j fend, append, reprehend, expend, vend, vilipend, dividend, reverend, commend. For completing Limerick No. 24, the prizes, which amount this week to SIX SHILLINGS EACH, have been awarded to: — (1) Miss Blanche Dadd, 3, Gilfach Road, Tonypandy, whose completed Limerick reads: A pale-faced young maid from the hills Was told to take somebody's pills; She whimpered and said I'd rather be dead By a natural demise through ills. (2) Miss R. Anfield, 22, Scott Street, Treherbeit:— And consequmtly escape doctors' bills. (3) Mr. A. Jones, The Kennels, Tre- alaw Than help tofill some people's tills. (4) Master F. Steger, 34, Queen Street, Pentre Than pay Beecham's or Holloway's Bills. » 1% Some of our competitors may perhaps think their attempts are as good, if not better, than those selected. They can console themselves with the knowledge that, when they try again andiw'n,_other competitors will think the same.

Tylorstown. It is with deep regret we record the death and burial of Mr. William John Evans, 194, East Road, Tylorstown. Mr. Evans, whilst following his occupation of that of repairer, was killed at No. 7 Pit, Tylorstown (Messrs. D. Davis and Sons), by a fall of roof on Friday, the 16th inst. Deceased was-of a most genial and plea- sant disposition; he was loved and ad- mired by all who came in contact with him. He was a most faithful member of Ebenezer (W.C.) Church, at which place he will be sadly missed. The funeral took place on Wednesday, the 21st inst., amidst great manifestations of sorrow. The popularity of the deceased was clearly demonstrated on Wednesday by the large numbers which wended their way to East Road to join in the mournful procession. Large numbers were seen coming from all directions. The cortege was admitted to be one of the largest ever seen in the dis- trict. The interment took place at Llethr- ddu Cemetery. A service was held at Ebenezer Chapel, in which the Revs. D. M. Phillips, M.A., Ph.D., pastor of Libanus (C.M.); Joseph Evans, A.C., Soar (W.C.), Pontygwaith and Rowland Hughes (pastor) took part. Other minis- ters present were the Revs. Jason James Horeb (W.B.), Tylorstown; and J. R. Phillios. A.T.S., Hermon (W.B.), Ponty- gwaith. We extend our heartfelt sym- pathy to Mrs. Evans in her sad bereave- ment.

Gelli. The funeral of Mrs. Matthews, wife of Mr. W. J. Matthews, 19, Ystrad Terrace, took place on Saturday at Trealaw Ceme- tery, the Rev. T. D. Jones, Bodringallt, officiating. The chief mourners were:- Mr. W. J. Matthews (husband), Mrs. T. Morris (mother), Mr. T. C. Morris (bro- ther), Mrs. Trenfield (sister), Mr. and Mrs. T. Richards brother-in-law and sister), Misses Rachel Ann and Ceinwen Matthews (daughters). The sad event caused much surprise in the district. Although being in poor health for several months, it was anticipated that the deceased would have come round. Her loss will be felt greatly in the district where she resided, carry- ing on a newsagency business. She won a numerous host of friends by her genial and kind-hearted manner. The blow has been heavy, three children having been left motherless. The funeral was attended by a large number, including Councillor Thos. Thomas, Mr. W. Mason (Guardian), the Rev. P. Gelly, and Mr. Edward Davies (Ton). Mr. Jones, in his remarks at the graveside, dealt with the circumstances under the occasion in a somewhat striking manner, his remarks being less of an emotional character as is the custom on these wa,sions, taking more of that philo- sophic kind which takes away much of the sting of these events. From the remarks of one who was present, it was an address that sent us away optimistic and less pessimistic as one is wont to on these sad occasions.

Penygraig. On Wednesday evening, the District Meeting of the South Wales Women's Temperance Association was held at Naza- reth (O.M.) Chapel. The chair was occu- pied by the Rev. Ll. S. Davies, Williams- town. The meeting was commenced through prayer by Miss Thomas, Clydach Vale School. A short address was given by the Chairman, followed by a pianoforte solo by Miss Jane Richards, and a reci- tation by Miss Harries. The address given by Mrs. Lloyd, Ferndale, was greatly appreciated. Mrs. A. Matthews, Penygraig, on behalf of the Association, presented Mrs. A. C. Pearce, Penygraig, with a gold brooch on her departure to Swansea. Mrs. Pearce has been a very active and faithful member for the last three years, and her loss will be keenly felt. Mrs. Pearce ably responded with a short address. The remainder of the pro- gramme was as follows:—Recitation, Miss Jane Richards; song, Madame Reynolds- Morgan recitation, Miss Lewis; ad- dresses, Mrs. M. H. Ellis, Trealaw, and the Rev. A. C. Pearce. Mr. J. J. Evans finished through prayer. The Rev. A. C. Pearce (W.) leaves this week for Swansea, and his place will be taken b the Rev. Emrys Jones (W.), Pontypridd.

Football, The annual meeting of the Cwmparc A.F.C. was fairly well attended, and the balance sheet, showing a balance of 210 lis., was submitted. A new committee was elected for the forthcoming season. The prospects are fairly good, and the club will compete in the South Wales League, and for the Senior South Wales and Welsh Cups. The whole of last season's players have signed, and several important captures are reported. A trial match will be played next Saturday, Probables v. Possibles, one side being con- stituted as follows —Goal, H. Jones backs, U. Thomas and A. N. Other; half- backs, T. M. Evans, Stone, and Mars; forwards, Edwards, E. Jones, Ted Rich- ards, J. Price, and Dicky Jones. Kick- off, 4.45. Llwynypia United, who have been ad- mitted into the Senior League, opened their season with a practice match on the Partridge Grounds on Saturday last. Rockett captained the old players, and J. Jones the others. A good number of players turned out. Another practice match will be held nest Saturday.

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