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Romanism" in the Church of England. To the Editor. Sir,—one of that very unfortunate com- munitv, tle Roman Catholics—according to Mr Rees' estimutionhQ happened to be present at his rather antiquated lecture on Wednesday evening in the Town Hall, per- haps you will permit me to traverse one or two little inaccurcies.-to put it mildly—which h, allowed himself to commit in the course of his address. I am not appearing as a champ- ion of that much abused, but still invulnerable, old institution, the Catholic Church, which has withstood the assaults of centuries and of njanv more formidable antagonists than Mr Rees. and I may therefore presume will manage to survive even him. His ribald jests on the robes worn by clergymen in carrying out the ceremonies of religion were decidedly in bad taste, and might have been applied vith as little reason to those worn by judges -i in discharging their judicial functions, or. in- deed. to those worn by Christ himself, as the lecturer would seem to desire that he too should have worn breeches. The old chest- ruts about the confessionals being long ago exploded. I will not deal with them. but the state men c by the lecturer "that a Roman Catholic, priest. ordered an approved Catholic version of the New Testament to be burned" I refuse to accept.—I am, Sir, etc., J. McKENNA. V

Judge Williams' Remarks on Travelling Drapers. To the Editor. Dear Sir,—Would you kindly gram me a short space in your paper to reply to the re- marks made by His Honour Judge Williams to (the Grocers' Association at Ystrad last Tuesday week on travelling drapers, and re- ported in your last week's issue. In the first place His Honour says our debts eventually get into the hands of debt buyers, who have NJ conscience. As a. member of the trade now for seventeen years, I may state that during that period I have never known a single case oc a travelling drapers' debts getting into the hands of debt buyers, and to this I think our Official Receiver mn testify. Again, His Honour says we sell fal-lals, which I maintain is not so. We, as tradesmen, are willing for His Honour, or any independent person, to inspect our stocks at any time, when they will find 70 per cent. of men's clothing, the rest composed of blankets, quilts, shawls, and flannels, Sureiy, very useful fal-lals in any house. Also, I may state for His .Honour's hiformation that it is not amongst the "thrift- less" our trade is done. I can say without hesitation not 2 per cent. of our whole turn- over is recovered through the medium of the County Court. Personally, I have never had to put a single case in Court, and the fact of having the same people on the books year after T"al' is surely a proof of upright tran- sactions on both sides. I maintain the work- ing ciass of Pontypridd and Rhondda Valley are quite as thrifty and respectable in their mode of living as any similar district else- where. and if His Honour could draft some scheme- whereby the workingmen of South Wales coalfields could obtain 'better wages for their hard labour it would meet the end of the case better than dictating to them how guch earnings as they receive at present should be spent. Again, I would remind his Honour that the majority of the travelling drapers are a highly respectable body of men, num- bers of them being elders and deacons in Chjristiar. churches of the districts in which they reside, and whose conscience would be very sensitive indeed to any unfair dealings. Possibly there may be black sheep in the flock as in all things, but I consider it very unfair that a whole community should be denounced for. perhaps, the indiscretions of an individual.—I am, etc.. A PONTYPRIDD TRAVELLING DRAPER.

Death of Mr. Tom Edwards, Par/pridd. 'f r One of the hest-fcnown men in South Wales has passed away in the person of Mr Tom Edwards, of Cefn House, Pontypridd. Mr ^.Jwiards, who was 57 years of age, had been since August last, when he had a slight aL ck of paralysis. He had up to that time be ■ an exceptionally active man, and, al- s ugl-¡, the family kept his illness quiet, there hnu been for some time very little hope enter- med that he would recover. Still, the end cyme unexpectedly, for the deceased gentle- man was able to get out of bed even on the day before his death, and it was only during the last sixteen hours that a rapid change came over him, and he sank and died on Saturday night. The deceased was thrice married, and there are now living seven sons and daughters, two of whom are Mr Ernest "Edwards, of the Cross Keys Hotel. Ponty- pridd, and Mr W. Vaughan Edwards, of the Ccunty-court Offices, Merthyr, while the others, at home with Mrs Edwards, range from seventeen years of age downward. Mr Tom Edwards, the wine merchant, as he was familiarly known throughout South Wales, was a native of Merthyr, and while better known in other districts in connection with "trade" matters and "trade" defence, took a very active part in local public matters in Merthyr for a considerable number of years, He was a member of the Merthyr Board of Guardian for thirteen years, and was vice- chairman of the Vaynor School Board when Mrs Rose Mary Crawshay occupied the chair of the first Board. For many years he was the South Wales representative of the old National Defence League of the licensed vic- tuallers, and it was whilst in that capacity, on a visit to London, that he delivered the greatest speech of his lifetime, viz., that against Sunday Closing, at a great meeting held in St. James's Hall, under the presidency of Earl Wemyss. Mr Edwards began life as TAII apprentice in the printing office of the late Mr Peter Williams, of the old "Merthyr Telegraph,' 'and afterwards entered the em- ploy of the late Mr John Jones ("John Jones, the Gdnshop"), whose business, was subse- quently merged into that of "Jones and Stuckey, In 1870 he was given a presenta- tion watch on leaving that appointment, after twenty years' service. He then entered into partnership with Mr Rees Thomas, as "Rees Thomas and Co., wine and spirit merchants," bn" that partnership did not last long, and at its close Mx Edwards, in 1874, started business on his own account, and he carried that business on until about three years ago. He removed to Cefn in 1875, and from thence to Pontypridd in 1887. He had represented for thirtv-five years the firm of J. Marston, Thompson, and Sons, as their South Wales agent, and until five or six years ago regularly j travelled, not only the populous mining dis. { tricts, where he was so well-known and high- ly respected, but also Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire. He was a remarkable all- round man. He was one of the first to enlist as a private in the Volunteer corps formed at Cefn when a company was started there of the Breconshire Battalion of the South Wales Borderers, and he remained until he left a "full private," so that he did not join for the sake of being an officer, at any rate. He was not merely a fluent speaker, he was an orator whose speeches were always listened to with admiration and respect, even by opponents. He was an elocutionist, an able writer of prose, and a poet of no mean order. It can be said of very few that they are able, as he undoubtedly was, to retain the friendship of staunch teetotalers, as he did when he was most active as a licensed victuallers' defence advocate. But this, no doubt, is to be accoun- ted for in a great measure by the fact that he was courteous, cultured, genial, and gener- ous, and ever ready to assist in every good movement. During his stay in Pontypridd he was, until his long illness, actively identified with St. Catherine's Church, and his services in connection with the Sunday evening con- certs and other movements, were invaluable. The funeral, a semi-private one, took place a: Glyntaff Cemetery yesterday.

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MO UM TAIN ASH DISTRICT COUNCIL. The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the above Council was held at their Boardroom Town Hall Buildings, Mountain Ash, on Tues- day last, under the presidency of Mr William Powell. Other members present were: Rev J F. Williams (vice-chairman), Councillors M. Morgan, T. Edmunds, T. Bevan, William Lewis. Evan Morgan, John Davies, Rees Price, F. N. Gray, William Griffiths, J. James, D. W. Howell, William Evans, David Rogers, Dr Morgan, together with the Surveyor, the Clerk, and the Depty-clerk. PRIVATE STREET IMPROVEMENTS. In reply to the Councils' application for a strip of land near Miskin road to enable them ¡ to widen same, Mr H. E. Grey (agent to Messrs Nixons) wrote informing the Council that his Board was prepared to part with their interest in the land for the sum of CgS, legal expenses, etc., in connection with the transfer to be borne by the Council. Part of the land required had already been leased to the Roman Catholic Church. The Council resolved to accept Messrs Nixon's terms, and to write to the Roman Catholic Church authorities in respect to the land at present held by them, with a view of taking it over. Mr William Jones, secretary to the New Workmen's Institute, Mjountain Ash, wrote asking the Council to be as lenient as possible in making out the cost for gas fittings and labour in connection with the Institute, and to grant them an abatement from the usual cjharges, peeing that doubtless the erection of the raid Institute had prevented the put- ting in force of the Free Libraries Act in the tewn, and had consequently proved a benefit to the ratepayers. They also requested the Council to supply them with water for their swimming baths. It was resolved that the Institute authorities be charged the usual rate for the gas fittings and labour, and that water bo supplied for their swimming baths at 5d. per thousand gallons, being a reduction of a Id. per thousand gallons, until it is necessary to restrict the water for domestic purposes. CLERK'S SALARY. Noti"c of motion was given by Dr Morgan that the salary of the Clerk in future be 9400 per annum, and that this amount include all items for advice given in legal matters. NUISANCE AT PENRHIWCEIBER. Councillor William Lewis drew the attention of the Council to the insanitary state of affairs existing near Carmel Chapel, Penrhiw- ceiber through the accumulation of water, and the drains being out of order. The Surveyor was requested to report on the matter. GAS COMMITTEES REPORT. The Council unanimously adopted the Gas Committee's report, in which they recommen- ded the enlarging of the works at the gas works in one scheme, and that the work be carried out in the summer of 1900, all due pro- vision to be made in the meanwhile. MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. The medical officer of the district reported the following infectious diseases since last meeting: One case of scarlet fever at 12, Stream street; also one case of erysipelas at 6J, Cardiff road. INSPECTOR OF NUISANCE'S REPORT. The Inspector reported having served no- tices upon several owners to abate nuisances, seme of which had been abated, and others were now abating. A notice to abate a nui- sance was served on February 11th on Mr T. Jones, Ynysmerrick road, Abercynon. Atten- tion was drawn to the cesspool at the back of Bryn Clydach Villa, Ynysybtwl, being full. He recommended that notice to cleanse be 6erved upon the tenant, Mr John Morgan, which was adopted. No patients had been removed to the In- fectious Diseases Hospital, but one had left the hospital, leaving four under treatment at present. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The Surveyor reported that drawings of the following new buildings had been deposited: (a) Two houses in Vaughan Terrace for Mr Evan Davies; (b) additions to house in Quarry Road, Penrhiwceibr, for Mr E. Davies; (c) a house in Abercynon road for Mr George Mor- gan; (d), of 17 houses in Arthur Street for the Llanwynno Building Club; (e),. one house ir Ynysmerig Road for Mrs A. Thomas; (f) of 38 houses in Aberdare road, Carnetown, for Mr William Games. REPORT ON THE PLANS. (a), Show combined drainages, but do not comply with byelaw3 No. 62 and 65; (b) do not comply with byelaw No. 65; (c) shew drain discharging into another drain, byelaws No. 56 and 65 not complied with; (d), are in order as regards the building. The drain for the block is not shown in the position pre- viously approved by the Council, but he did not see any reason to object to the change; (e), Is in order, and may be approved; (f) these as regards buildings are in order. It is pro- posed to discharge the sewerage into a conduct provided by the owners of Ty'r Twyn for their own estate, and the Council he apprehended had no power to authorise the proposed con- nection to be made, and the present. approval o the drawings must not be considered to have that effect. GAS INSPECTORS REPORT. Inspector David, in his report, stated that two panes of the lamp near the Bruce Arms Hotel had been broken by a boy named Albert Payne, who, along with the other boys, when playing football in the street, kicked the ball through the lamp. The mother was willing to pay the damaged incurred. The Council resolved to accept payment for the lamp on condition that the reward which is also given ii such oases be paid. INSPECTOR OF VEHICLES REPORT. e Hiackney Carriage Inspector's report was read, in which application for licenses for driving had been received from Harry Wilt- shire and James Hicks. Youths of 16 years of age, who being rather small for their age, could not be recommended for licences. Dri- vers were also reported for not having worn their badges while plying for hire in Oxford street.

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A Perplexed Gamekeeper. He Wanted Information & Obtained It. A reporter of the Nticeastle Daily Journal, chatting with Mr. Thomas Dixon in his c tta^e in Dora-terrace, Bamturgh, Northumberland, elicited the following remarkable story 41 My age issixiy-six, and I have been a g a m e keeper for twenty six years. A few years ag-. n n douht thro' n i s b t watch insr, and twin out in all wpath, rs, T fell ill. I grew worst* and could retain no solid food nor was I equal to mv work I consulted eminent doctors in Newcastle, Edin- burgh, and Glasgow, and learned that I was suffering from congested liver and gastric ulcer. The pain was excruciating, and my system was getting very debilitated. One specialist in Newcastle gave me little hope of relief. Then my daughter came to see me, and talked about my b p,,Iess condition. Suddenly she said, 'Havf you ever tried Dr. Williams'Pink Pills for Pale People ?' I told hei I had never heard of such a medicine, for my illness had spoilt my eyesight for reading. She said, I will send you a box' and did. At first. I thought, from certain symp'oms, they were not suitable for my complaint, but I wrote to Dr. Williams' Company. Holborn Viaduct, London, and they replied, saying, that was a sign that the pills were doing me good. I got more of Dr Williams' Pink Pills after that. and the benefit I derived from them has made a new man of me. All the pain, weakness, and lack of energy is gone, and I can row go about my work

Straw-Plaiter's Ten Years' Sickness. A Little Advice Leads to a • » Great Cure. When a Ile,t, Advertiser reporter called nti Mrs. Read, at 94, Park-corner, t Albans, she was busily engaged at straw-plaiting. "Iliad," Mrs. Head stated, suffered from pleurisy and inflammation for ten years, and I was very ill, being attended by two doctors. At times I lay unconscious of anything, and for four years I scarcely went out of doors. I got no nourishment from my food, and th.: doctors did not seem to be curing me. '• Then I got desperate, and having my attention directed to the remarkable cures effected by Dr. Williams' Pink Pills I wrote to the Company about my case. and, after receiving a prcmpt reply, decided to try some o the pills. After taking the contents of several boxes, 1 could eat my food with a relish now I can eat any food in comfort, though prfviouay it almost choked me. B^forp I commenced taking the pills I could not do my housework or my straw-pteiting, but compared to what I was then I am now a strong woman. I found the pills gre:itlv-ti- -iiti;) n«d me, and enabled me to bern-f'ir. y food Mr Bead iiy w,u- w-Mild have to tak ■ trj hfj- >.»>d .■v-rv tew oays, and remain there practically helpless, this was her condition tor eight or t.,ri -+--

Pontypridd Pupil Teachers' School. The results of the lest October Government examination of pupil teachers from this school recently made known to the local authorities, show a great improvement upon those of last year. The method of classification adopted by the Education Department is as follows: 1 Those who have passed "Well;" 2, those who hav-i passed Fairly, 3, thoit «h« have passed "Below Fair," and 4, "Failures." To pass "Well," 75 per cent. of the maximum marks are required. 56, were presented as pupil teachers, 30 of whom have passed well, 2., passed fairly, 6 passed below fair, and none failed. In addition to the above, 28 candidates were presented, all but one passed, th- one who failed had only been admitted to the school six weeks before the examination. The names of those pupil teachers who passed are: "Well," Mary E. Jones, Annie Richards, Nellie Harland, Rhys Morgan, Gwladys Mor- gan, Lewis Webb, Sarah J. Lloyd, Hubert V. Jory, Sarah Mordecai, Margaret Marks, Gwi- lym Hughes, Lizzie M. Morgan, Elizabeth Coleman. Agnes Rowlands, Elsie Rankin, Wm Charles Rees, Maggie Edwards, Amelia Da- vies, Maria Jones, Elizabeth Rosser, David J. Lewis, Mary Fenwick, ElizaUeth Payne, Mary A. Howells, Elizabeth A. Jones, Gwen Davies, Evan T. Rees, Margaret A. Walters, Thomas J. Gowan, and John C. George; "Fairly," Annie C. Lloyd, Jessie Dodd, Mary J. Edwards, Ernest R. Battram, Margaret A. Johns, Margaret A. Waite, Annie Lewis,Jane Morgan, Gwladys Harris, Margaret James, Lilian A. Williams, Beatrice Kuner, Elizabeth A. Fiddler, Mary Harris, Alice M. Morgan, Alice Collins, Florence Beechey, Annie M. Phipps, Katie Griffiths, and Elizabeth A. Thomas; "Below Fair," Mary Owen, Ernest Walter Keel. Margaret Williams, Bessie Mor- gan, Edith M. Morris, and EUen Davies. The names of those candidates who passed are:- Edward W. Williams, Mary E. Evans, Maria Jenkins. Gertrude Lewis, Thomas Hughes, Gwen Williams, Janet Jones, Llewelyn Da- vies. Gertie Brown, Elizabeth Penney, Har- riet Jones, Cassie Gibbon, Florence Jones, Isabella Thomas, Annie E. Jones, Beatrice Fryer, Mary H. Leigh, Martin L. Evans, Gertrude Prober. Edith Martin, Alice San- ee ck, Gwen Hughes, Edith Williams, Sarah Jones, Edith Bew, Margaret J. Moses, and Ceridwen Thonurf.

I Fancy Dress Ball at Treharris. In connection with the Treharries Latwn Tennis Club, a fancy dress ball was held at the Town Hall, Treharris, on Thursday even- ing. A very strong committee had charge of th? affair, and to them to a great extent is dii- the huge success which attended the ball. Committee: Mr R. Edwards (chairman), Messrs A. J. Prosser, W. Dowdeswell, W. B. Lewis, LI. Bath-JODe8; T. Jackson, J. War- ren, 1. Williams, J. H. Thomas, Rees Jones, and J. Moseley Jones (hon secretary). The hall was most tastefully decorated, and pre- sented a most brilliant appearance. There being curtains, muslins, plants., mirrors, etc., iu profusion, the hall was verily transformed into a temporary Fairy Land. The commit- tee have to thank the following ladies for their kind assistance in bringing about the above transformation scene: Mrs Lewis (Lon- don House), Miss Rees (London House), Misses Meyricks, Misses Parkes, Sproule, Annie Prosser, Mary Davies, Annie Brown, and Mrs W. Dowdeswell. The programme, which consisted of 26 dances, was started at 8 o'clock, and then to the onlookers, of whom there was a large number, was presented an assembly of the most varied character. La- diep were there in costumes the most elegant, and gentlemen in costumes, some amusing, others bringing to mind deeds of daring, as tie following list will show:-Mis" Bessie Griffiths, Merthyr (French Waiting Maid), Lena Jones, Hafod (A School Girl), Jenny 'Lewis, Treharris (Carmen), Flora. Lewis, Mer- thyr (Night), Brown, Treharris (Queen of Diamonds), Bessie Rees, Merthyr (Good Luck), Mabel Meyrick, Treharris (Esmeralda), E. Morgan, Aberfan (La fille de regiment,) M. Morgan, Aberfan ^Cherry Ripe), Annie Prosser, "Phyllis" (Iolanthe), Mrs W. Dow- deswell (Eastern Jueen), Mrs J. T. Jones, Merthyr Vale (Swiss Maiden), Mrs Thomas, chemist (Dancing Quakeress) Misses M. E. Edwards, Merthyr Vale (Tina), R. Thomas, Penrhiw (Highland Lass), A. Williams, Prim- rose Villa (Jenny Deane), Mary Davies, Du. rer Dhu (Gipsy Queen), N. Williams, Tre- barris (Empire), Messrs James Jones, Cardiff (Simple Simon). 1. Markbam, Treharris (French Clown). D. R. Hill, Treharris (Col- lege Student), Nath. Edwards, Treharris (Jack Tar). W. B. Lewis, Treharris (Naval Lieuten- ant), W. Dowdeswell, Treharris (Austro. Hungarian Officer of Hussars), A. J. Prosser Treharris (Huntsman) (Dorothy), J. Williams, < Trehaxris (Brigand Chief), Bees Jones, Tre- harris (Welsh Volunteer), Alf. Pett, Trehar- ris (Swiss Peasant), L. A. Williams, Cardiff (Cape Mounted Rifles), LI. Bath-Jones, Tre- harris (Lord High Chancellor), Jack Warren, t Mountain Ash (Pierrot), Thomas, chemist Mountain Ash (Perrot), Thomas, chemist, (Court Dress, Henry III.), The following were also present: —Messrs Alec. Uwis, auctioneer, Merthyr; E. Biddle, Merthyr; Fred Thomas, solicitor, Merthyr; Miss Wills, Merthyr; Miss Morgan, Beauford House,kel- son; Mr T. Price Thomas, Maesycymmer; Miss F. Thomas, South View, Treharris; Mrs M. Griffiths, Shingrig, Nelson; Mr and Mrs Orton DowdesweU, Caerphilly; Mr and Mrs Ralph Dowdeswell, Merthyr Vale; Messrs D. Lloyd-Jones, Metropolitan Bank; D. Drtfw, W. B. Firth, and T. Jackson, Treharris; Miss Parkes, Miss and Mr J. Sprouce,Blaina; Mr H. B. Lloyd, Aberdare; Miss K. Thomas, Merthyr Vale; Miss M. Ball, Merthyr Vale; Miss Hughes, Merthyr;"Mr D. William*, Jfr E. A. Lewis, Aberdare; Misses Williams, Fern Hill, Mrs Williams, Royal Hotel; JLM Morris, Bryn Taff; Mr Heatherwick, Man- chester; and Mr D. Evans, Treharris. L'affaoo was in the hands of Mr Willie Dowdeswell and Mr J. Moseley Jones, who did their du- ties as K.C.'8 in a most pleasing and highly satisfactory manner. The music was provi- ded by Mr Osborne, who brought a mod efficient band of six. The catering waa the able hands of Mr D. Rees, The Squad. Treharris, who did bis duty in a most praise- worthy manner. The ban finished iboot 4 30 a.m., when "Ye Olde Tyme," "Sir Roger" danced the last couple cut, after a meat wi.. jcvable night's revelry.

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< Llantrisant School Board. To the Editor. Dear Sir,—I ask your indulgence to call the attention of the electors of Llantrisant Par- ian to the doings of their School Board. In perusing the report of last meeting it is evi- dent that the element which has characterised the Board since its formation still reigns buprenge, viz., personalities. It is a great jxty that men aspiring for public position should be aHuated by any motive other than a desire to carry out the functions of their position, in an impartial manner. It was fecpoi the able articles which appeared from ypur pen, Mr Editor, a while ago, would have bene fruit, coming, as they did, from an ex- perienced and honoured Edneationit. I "gret such has not been the case. Still they persist in wrangling over each other, and doing ro business. This spirit can be traced tn a small section of the Board, too, who are Icmd of airing their own views. The headmasters are being held responsible for the low percentage of grants per bead their schools have obtained, yet when they appeal to the Board for an increase in the ttttt, thay are only pooh-poohed, and almost ridiculed. The resolution that was rescinded •t the last meeting is a proof that the majority of the members are more vigilant on money titan for the Education of the children. If that is progressive policy, the sooner the bet- ter it is cast to the four winds of heaven. I c-ougmtttiate Mr W. E. Davie" unon his able defence of the resolution, and hope that he forward n motion to apooint a cer- tificate richer for Tonyrefail School again. Wttc to Gilfach School, it is a. shame ,tb,\1; t Board's neglect necessitated Mr Ow«* i!>e head-master, to go down to Llan- trisant call their attention to the under- stating c his school, and the parents of the children onllht to be thankful to him for doing so. His statements can be verified; teachers tiave kft, and their places are still vacant. It is high time to protest against such a state of things. Where are the local members? is a question that can naturally be asked. It is high time to have a look in. Surely "there is something rotten in the state of Denmark." I. is a regrettable fact that money is spent ia advertising to no purpose-no applications. It has been Mr Gomer Evans' contention all along that the salaries offered are too low, nd I have no hesita- tion of saying that it it the reason the adver- tisements are not responded to. The transfer of Mr Gomer Rees from Ton. to Gilfach is a novel departure. What is Mr R-ees' capacity as a teacher I know not, nor should I like to reflect upon him at all, but. surely, his removal will be a disadvantage to all concerned.—Yours etc., A CORRESPONDENT.

A London Concert Party at Pontypridd. The clever Welsh Pianist-Miss Llewela Da- vies—who has accomplished a "record" at the Royal Academy of Music, with Mr Frederic Griffith, principal solo flute at the Boyal Italian Opera, Covent Garden, are advertised to appear as soloists at the New Town Hall, Pontypridd, on Easter Monday evening. It ii hardly necessary to remind the "up-to-date" musicians of our town and district that these two artistes Wales's finest instrumentalists— won unstinted applause wherever they ap- peared throughout the Melba-Harrison tours. They will be accompanied by the charming soprano and elocutionist, Miss Norah Rich, R.A.M., and Miss Gwendolen Davies, R.A.M., as violinist. Lovers of music in the Aberdare and Rhondda Valleys frequently journey to Cardiff in o:der to hear good artistes, but on Easter Monday, they will be found at their own doors, and We anticipate that full ad- vantage will be taken of such an opportunity, and that there will be no vacant seats at the New T-)-xn Hull <hat. evening. Seats are being daily booked from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Messrs Thorn aivl Stack ell.

Jerusalem Welsh Baptist Church Bazaar at Llwynypia. With the untiring energies of the pastor (the Rev E. Talfryn Jones) and the members of the Jerusalem Welsh Baptists Church, Llwynypia, this church has made rapid pro- gress during the last few years, and in May, 1896, were compelled to rebuild and enlarge their edifice, at a cost of P,4,000 to accommo- date the growing congregation. They fully recognised the magnitude of this undertaking and although frustrated by a long coal trade dispute, and the church being composed chief- ly of the working-classes, they are happy to state that they have been able since the open- ing to clear off—besides bearing other heavy expensel^-the magnificent sum of £1,200 off the debf,4 which figures Speak eloquently of the Christian characteristics of the members, and of the good fight they have made on behalf of their fine place of worship. A Sunday School—which comprises Welsh and English classes.-was also inaugurated in May last under the auspices of this church at Pont-Rhondda Schools, Sherwood, atid we are pleased to state, continues in a most flourishing condi- tion. We should not forget to mention, too. that in addition to the above sum a contri- bution of £10 had been received from Captain De Wirtton and E5 from Lord Tredegar. With the object of furthering the cause of liquidat- ing the remaining debt, a grand bazaar was held in the capacious vestry adjoining the chapel, on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday last, under the distinguished patron- age of Sir J. Jones-Jenkyn. Swansea; Cap- tain De Winton, Brecon; Mr Archibald Hood. Cardiff; Mr W. Abraham (Mabon), M.P., Mr D. A. Thomas, M.P., Llanwern; Major Wynd- ham Quin, M.P. (Dunraven Castle), Bridgend. Rev D. Davies. Brighton; Mr Ignatius Wil- liams, Whitchurch; Alderman Richard Lewis, J.P., Tonypandy: Mr W. W. Davies, Maesy- ffrwd, Tonypandy: Mr D. Davies, J.P., C.C., Maescoed, Merthyr; Mr R. S. Griffiths, J.P., Tonypandy; Mr J. R. Evans, C.C.. Tony- pandy; Mr J. Evans, C.C., Cambrian House, Clydach Vale; Dr W. W. David, y Glog, Pontypridd: Dr Edwards, Llwynypia; Dr T. Llewelyn; Messrs E. Hammond. Llwyn Onn, Clydach Vale; Masters, Lanelay, Pontyclun; T. Morrel, Cardiff; Daniel Thomas, Porth- cawl; T. Phillips, Aberavon; S. Price. Clyd- ach Vale. The bazaar was opened on Wed- nesday by Mr J. D. Williams, Clydach Court (ill the unavoidable absence through indispo- sition of Mrs Williams, who had been an- nounced to perform the ceremony of opening). OT, Thursday by Mrs Tom Williams, Hillside, P Llwynypip.; Friday, by Miss Nellie Davies, Maescoed, Merthyr; and Saturday by Mrs Tom Griffiths. Miskin Hall, Trealaw, all of whom delivered appropriate addresses, which were tentatively listened to. For the occa- sion the vestry had been tastefully decorated. The stalls were ranged round the rcom, and were nicely dressed. They contained numer- ous articles of a most artistic and useful kind, which reflected the greatest credit upon the ladies of the society, who had worked so unanimously and vigorously during a period of twelve months in order to raise the neces- sary funds. The church stall was presided ove, by Mrs Jones;. KeIlry street, Miss Rees, Llwynypia Road; Mrs R. Morgan, Excelsior 11 Buildings, assisted by Miss Griffiths, Mrs Wyn, Mrs Cotton, Mrs Watkins, Mrs J. Thomas, Mrs J. Collier,, and Miss M. Davies; dairy stall, Mrs A. Lloyd, Llwynypia, and Mrs Edwards, Sherwood; drapery and fancy stall, Mrs T. Jones, Brynamlwg; Mrs E. Hammond, Llwyn Onn, Clydach Vale; and Miss S. Lewis, Llwynypia Infants' School, assisted by Mrs Davies, Tea Shop; Mrs Parry, Mrs Lewis, Misses L. Jones, M. A. Lloyd, R. Evans, M. J. Beavan, E. Beavan, M. A. Walters, Phoebe John, J. Metford, M. A Griffiths, C. M. John and Cassie Lewis; refreshment and fancy stall Mrs J. W. Richards, Court House, Llwynypia; Mrs J. Cox, Tonypady, assisted by Misses Gladwys Evans, Edith Price, Dorothy Cox; Swiss stall Mrs E. T. Jones, Brynyfeyr, Mrs T. Old, Tonypandy. Mrs Rees, Pontypridd and Mrs Dan Maurice, Llwynypia, assisted by Mrs Edmunds, and Mrs Jenkyne, Sherwood; Mrs Howells, Station House; Misses Richards. Jenkyns, Lettie Maurice, May Old, Lizzie Jones, M. J. Samuel and Alice Jones: variety stall Mrs W. Lawrance, Victoria Buildings; Mrs T. Davies, Hill's Terrace; and Mrs G. Evans,. Glyn Cottage, assisted by Mrs Johnny Thomas, Mis? Rees, Miss Davies. Miss Rowlands, Miss Jones, Miss Griffiths, and Miss BTazel; new and second-hand book stall Messrs J. P. Mason and John Thomas. One o! the biggest attracions of the bazzar was the "Land of Mysteries" under the super- vision of Mr Thomas Thomas. and also the phrenological examination by Vr D. Thomas, which was by no means a deception, as inmost cases of the kind in bs taars, Mr Thomas being a registered phrenologist; Master Idwel Lawrence supervised the Sld. bazaar, while 'Master W. E. Jones had charge of the bran tub Interesting entertainments were given each evening at intervals by several well known artistes, which greatly enhanced the pleasures of the fair. The chairman, Rev E. T. Jones, and treasurer, Mr J. W. Richards. chemist, together with Miss S. Lewis. The Schools, and Mr G. Evans, printer, Tony. t>aTvdv. as the respective secretaries, are greatlv to be complimented for their indefati- gable labours in making the affair a thorough success.

Ynysybwl. On Saturday and Sunday, the local branch "f the Salvation Army held their anniversary meetings, led by Major and Mrs Aspinall, of Cardiff. The annual banquet took place on the following day, and in the evening the Major delivered his popular lecture, entitled "I'rom Public-House to Wesleyan Class Meet- ing." The president at the lecture was the Rev J. Price, Troedyrhiw. The half-yearly meetings of the English Wesleyan Church were held on Sunday last. when the Rev A. D. Smart (Treforest). officia- ted at the three services. Under the auspices of the same church, a lecture was given at Ebenezer (Welsh Wesleyan) Chapel, on Mon- day evening. The lecturer was the Rev Wil- kin Rees, of Cardiff, whose subject was "A famous preacher, peculiar, and powerful." Mr H. Porcher, of Pontypridd, occupied the chair.

The Pnntrpndd fniciwriT (1"7:" w*nn" for C"8"e'f'8I) now d,nf, and are prepared to undertake the \).>c;t dIu, of work hi the trad*: carriage trimnvinsr speciality. ShowrnoTna are now arwn.-Carriage Works, Morgan street, Pontypridd. 45S6

Sunday School Teacher in Peril, Some Kindly Advice in Time. Miss Lucy Hannah Bettley, residing at 16, Little Wonr> -street. Wolverhampton, has for some y^ars occupied a prominent position in the Church and Sunday school. After enjoying all her life the most robust health (writes a reporter of the Wolverhampton Chrmiic'e), Miss Bettley towards the end of last year showed signs of s rious indisposition and suffered ab- solufe torture for many months. I never had a day's illness in my life until September, 1897, when one wet cold day I had b' en travelling on the railway, and was wait- ing about a gord many hours. A strange sensation came over me and when I got home I went into hysterical fits until I was exhausted. One doctor said it was anaemia, and another liver complaint. I was in hospital for a month, and worse when I came out Chan when I went in." I had a sort of seizure very often, my heart jumped and flutte'ed, the blood would leave my hands and face, and I WM like a marble statue. The last time I went to the doctor he said it was con? • ■ption (1 had been spitting blood), and anoth. r told me I hadn't a pint of blood in my body. Many a time I prayed for death, I was so miserable. One dav a book abput Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale Peorole wai left, and in it I saw a case that seemed like mine. So I wrote to the Dr. Wi ¡i;nns' Medicine Co.n- pany, and asked if the pilis would be likely to cure me, I received a kii.dly letter of advice, so got a box of the pills, and felt better from the first. Before I had finished a second box I was well, but I took four tloxes altogether, and have wanted no medicine since I am strong and well as ever 1 was. Dr WiUiams Pink Pills have saved my life." Miss Bettley said she had caught one cold upon another, and her experience on the railway had acted as the last straw, and broken her down completely. 0

A Girl's Plaintive Letter. Eczema, the Result of Vaccination. The story told tn P re I o. r,,r ,f the Mid-Devon Times, by Miss Edith M Harvey, of Fore- street. Kingsteignton, near N -wton Abbot, is a startling one. She said:—"I have always suffered from eczema ever since I was vaccinated, especially in my right arm. I consulted many doctors, who told me that when I got older I should get rid of it. But it increased. and spread over almost all my body. I have tried numerous rempdies without benefit, and one London dactor told me, 'of cour-u there is no cure for you.' "One day in November, 1897, a neighbeur gave me a book to rea l, in which I n ticed that people had been cured of ecz< ma by Dr. Williams' Pink Pills, so I obtained a box of thsse pills, and after I had finished the first box, I quite voluntary wrote to Dr Williams' Company in London, and stated my ■ ise. "I was advised, with cer'ain chr-crjons, to continue the pills. For nany yea suffered from indigestion, but, to my surp. after I bad commenced taking Dr. William-" l'ills, this passed away. AS you set-, I litve q i r,- a bright colour now, previously I was as pi, as duath. I was never able to do much work Sefore, as I could not even put my'hands into w- ter, hot or cold. The pain I iiave suttered has been terrible. I am thankful to say, however, that I am practically free from eczema, and I have got rid of the ind :esnon and the tainain my chest entirely. I .ever thought that I should feel so well as I (7o now." Dr. Williams' i'ink Pills act directly on the blood, and thus ic is that they are so famous for thecure of indigestion,ansemia and r* eiunatisin, scrofu'a. chrol ic erysipelas, and general weak- ness. They ate also a splenriid nerve and spinal tonic, and tl.us have cured manv cases of paralysis, locomotor ataxy, n-uraig a. St. Vitus' dauce, anu nervous headache. 'I ci are now obtainable of all chemists, and J'r. MHIi-uns' Medicine Company, 46, Holb n. Viaduct, London, -t 2s. 9d. a box, or MX boxes for 13s. d.. lut are genuine only with FGLL NAMK, Dr. Will Pink Pills for Pale People.