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"MAN SHALL NOT LIVE BY BREAD ALONE." See this week's "Sunday Hour" in the "Pontypridd and Rhondda Chronicle," published on Saturday morning..

Porton Bridge. On Friday an inquest was held before Mr E. B. Reece, coroner, on the body of Mary Ryan, aged 57, a hawker, who had no fixed abode. Mary Crates, manageress of the Model Lodginghouse, Coedpenmaen, stated that de- ceased had been staying at the lodging house for ten weeks, and left about eleven o'clock on the previous Monday morning to go into JPonty- pridd. She did not return. Deceased was of drunken habits. P.C. James Thomas, of Pontypridd, said at a quarter to eleven on Mon- day night, 2nd inst., he was called to the model lodginghouse in conscauence, of a row there. On going up the canal bank he saw the woman sitting on the ground. He asked her what she was doing there? She Teplied, "Tak- ing a little rest." He asked her if srhe was the woman who had been making the row at the lodginghouse. She said "No; I've done no- thing." He then went to the lodginghouse, and upon returning in about a quarter of an hour he found the woman was gone. William Lee, a labourer of East street, Trallwn, said that at half-past nine on Wednesday morning lie found the body of deceased floating in the canal at the back of Mr Hopkin Morgan's bakery. P.C. Nichols also gave evidence Dr James Edwards, assistant to Dr Hunter, stated that he examined the body, but found no marks of violence. The jury returned the verdict "Found drowned.'

Hafod. On Monday last, the remains of the late Mr William Griffiths, the Hafod violinist, were in- terred at Glyntaff Cemetery. The funeral was one of the largest seen in this neighbourhood for many years. The procession of friends reached fully a quarter of a mile in length, and included many local musicians and frienda of the deceased. The Pontypridd Orchestral Socie- ty sent a floral tribute in the shape of a violin, included many local musicians and frienda of the deceased. The Pontypridd Orchestral Socie- ty sent a floral tribute in the shape of a violin, and the Porth Male Voice Party sang the pray- er from "The destruction of Gaza" at the grave- side. On Tuesday the remains of Mrs Gwen Thomas of Hafod Road, an old lady, 86 years of age, were interred at Ffrwdamos, Penygraig. The deceased old lady was very well known and re- spected in the neighbourhood, where she had resided for nearly half a century.

Pentre. A sale of valuable leasehold and a shop was held at the Queen's Hotel, Pen- tre, by Mr Davfl Richards, auctioneer, Pen- tre, on Tuesday evening last. The bidding was brisk, but several lots were withdrawn owinc to the reserve price not being realised. Mr Ed- gar Cule acted as solicitor for the vendor. Lot 5, which was the only lot which was kpocked down, consisted of two messuages of dwelling- houses known as Nos. 14 and 15. Albert street, now in the respective occupations of Mr Arthur Roberts, and the owner at an approximate rental of £ 3 per lunar month. These premises are held for a term of 99 years from September, 1875, at the annual ground rent of JE2 12s. The property was knocked down to Mr David Jones, organist, of St. Peters' Church, at E387 10s. Lot 7, all that shop, messuage, or dwellinghouse known as No. 59, Llewelyn street, now in the occupation of the owner, Mr Morgan Davies, ironmonger, at an approximate rental of £ 80 per annum, which are held for a term of 95 years from 1871, was withdrawn at Cgoo. The following property was also withdrawn at the offers quoted:—No. 37, Queen street, which has ta rental of j61 Is per month, £ 125; No. 41 Queen street, rent, £1 Is per month, E127 10s- Nos. 20 and 21, Elizabeth street, rent, j61 2s per house, PM; bouse, £ 245; Madeline street, No. 1, 2, and 3, aggregate rental, £ 3 8s per month, £ 400; Albert street. No. 43, rental, £ 1 p« month, JBIIO. Private treaties were entertained after the sale.

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Maerdy. Sad End of a Mardyite in Canada.—We re. eret to learn of the painfully sudden death of Mr Wm. Thomas, son of Mr John Thomas, master haulier, Maerdy. The deceased, in company with a friend, had only left Maerdy a month ago to seek hia fortune in Canada, bear- ing the good reports from there, but he was destined not to be so fortunate, for he only worked three days before hewas killed at his work in the colliery. Our symTWithy is exten- ded to his family of father, brothers and sisters at Maerdy. The Transanal.—The Reservists of Maerdy who have bèNI called up for service have re- sponded heartily to the call, although in each instance leaving a wife and children behind. The scene at 0. rtint was very pathetic. Pa- triotism is very evident, at Mnerdy from the sale of napein conveying news "of the war.* One tradesman is also exhibiting a quantity of ammunition as used by our forces in 1880, and to-day. These are viewed by scores of people I daily.

Election Notes. BY ELECTOR. By an unfortunate printer's pmission our notes on Mr J. E. Jones, of Tylorstown, were overlooked last week. Mr Jones is too well known in the Rhondda Fach to need any dila- tion on our part. He has served upon the Board for some years, and Tvlorstowii has al- ways found in him a stout advocate of their, rights and privileges. --0- Many of the recent developments in Tylors- town and district are due to his advocacy on be- half of the ratepayers. He will, of course, be re-elected. -0- Out of the 24 nominations there were six with- drawals, viz., Messrs Tom Stephens, D. Davies (Porth), T. Davies (Treorky), T. Davies (Fern- dale), W. James, and (much to every one's sur- prise) the aid member, Mr David Williams, of Treherbert. -0- There are accordingly 18 candidates for 15 seats, so the disappointments of rejection musil of necessity be confined to three only. It is generally hoped that all the old mem- bers will be re-elected. This event would allow of the election of two new members, as Messrs Rowling and David Williams are the only two of the retiring Board who do not again seek the suffrages of the Rhondda electors. The election addresses have again been de- luged forth, and the inhabitants of the Rhon- dda may well be proud of the late Board, for the contents of the addresses reveal some ex- traordinary facts concerning the financial state of the retiring School Board. In 1896 the average earnings of the Rhondda Schools were 19s 6d per. child; in 1897, 20s 3d per child; in 1898, 20s 6d, and in 1899, 21s Id per head. This is a steady record which stamps the Rhondda Schools as being thoroughly effioi- ent institutions under a thoroughly efficient Board. Now let us consider the amount drawn from the rates. In 1896, the first year of the retiring Board, the amount per head drawn from the rates Was 13s 8d. In 1899 the amount was lis lOd per head. To put it more impressively, the tobl amount drawn from the rates in 1896 was £ 26,000; in 1899 the amount drawn from the rates was L22,000, a difference in favour of the Board of £ 4,000. In addition to this fact, it must be remembered that about P,30,000 have been spent per year in repayment of loans and interest thereon. --0-- All the above facts point to a wise and care- ful administration of public money on the part of the retiring Board, and we trust the Rhon- dda electors will recognise this all important aspect of the Educational question on Saturday next by again plighting th«'r troth to the j veterans of 1896, 1897, 1898, and 1899. f I

Claim ifor Champagne Baths 'I at Mountain Ash UNSUCCESSFUL ACTION FOR DAMAGES. At the Mountain Ash County Court on Mon- day—before His Honour Judee Gwilym Wil- liams—Lewis Levinson, furniture dealer, Moun- tain Ash, who was represented by Mr W. J. Shipton, solicitor, Mountain Ash, sued F. W. Manders, grocer, Aberdare for JM9 2s costs in- curred through the negligence of defendant's servant. Mr C. W. Kenshole Aberdare, ap- peared for defendant. Mr Shipton explained that in April of 1898 defendant's driver was driving a cart loaded with groceries in Station street. Mountain Ash, when lie ran down plaintiff's child, who after- wards died from the injuries received. The sum of £ 89 2s was spent in medical attendance, ne- cessaries, and funeral expenses. Several wit- nesses were called by Mr Shipton. who witnessed the accident, and they stated that defendant's heulier, while driving, was looking backwards over the tail of the cart and that if he had looked in front of him he could easily have seen the child and stopped. The people shouted, but the driver never took any notice of the shouts. The horse was going at an ordinary pace. Witnesses were called for the defence who swore that two children attempted to cross the road at the time of the accident. One passed safely on to the other side of the street. The driver, who was looking straight in front, saw this child, but he could not possibly have seen the one that met with the accident. The claim included items of jE20 for cham- pagne ( £ 13 13s of this sum being for champagne to bathe the child with), £ 20 12s to the dector; P,12 for a nurse, and £ 6 for an extra servant. His Honour asked if the mother of the child could not do at least a share of the nursing. Plaintiff said his wife had five other children to attend to. A sum of E4 was charged for wash- ing bed-clothes ,and £ 5 for extra house main- tenance. There was also £ 9 charged for bed clothes, which had to be destroyed. His Honour, in delivering his decision, ob- served that supposing the driver was looking over the tail cf the cart as stated by plaintiff's witnesses, this might have been occasioned by the shoutmg which took place, and therefore could not be termed negligence The mere fact that he had taken his eyes off the horse for a few seconds could not be termed negligence. Judgment was given for the defendant with costs.

u_- ALLEGED THEFT OF JEWELLERY. George William Smith, a Pandy showman, was charged at the Ystmd Police Court on Monday, with stealing a number of watches and jewellery, the property of a Morris Gold- bert on the 29th May, the night of the Treorky fair. Mr James Phillips, solicitor, Pontypridd, defended. From the evidence given it appears that a man named Johnson, -who had been ia prisoner's employ at the time, was arrested and admitted he had stolen some of the goods, and was sentenced to two month's imprisonment. Since then Johnson had come out of gaol and was employed by prisoner at Tonypandy, where, on Saturday week prisoner struck him, and gave him a black eye, and again on Saturday they quarrelled,( when Jonnson threatened to give him into custody. On Sunday morning prisoner was arrested, charged with having stolen a box containing jewellery belonging to Goldbert at Pontypridd. Goldbert gave evi- dence endeavouring to identify the goods, and Johnson was called, but after hearing him the Bench thought the goods had not been properly I identified, and dismissed the case.

ROYAL CLARjENCE THEATRE. "ON THE FRONTIER." The attraction at the Clarence Theatre for the ensuing week will be the great American- Indian drama "On the Frontier," under the personal direction of Miss Alice Rees (by ar- rangement with Messrs Hardie end Von Leer). The company this visit is an exceptionally strong one, including Miss Alice Bees, late prima donna, Horace Sedgers, William Greets, Horace Lingard's, and Carl Rosa Opera Com- panies. One of the special features of "On the Frontier^' Company is their genuine Indian and Cowboy Brass Band, which parades the principal streets of the town twice daily, in the novel, and picturesque costumes, viz., buckskins, feathers, etc. The chief characters are en- trusted in the capable hands of Miss Alice Reea (Blue-Flower), Arthur T. Lenriard (Jack Os- borne), Messrs George Carrington, J. R. Woods, WilUe Black, and W. MannerinIZ, Misses Nellie Jackson Stella Suchland, Florri* Cadman, Alice Capel, and the Indian Chief, Wisa-Awanta- Awarto.

EMPIRE, PONTYPRIDD. Following up his recent successes, Mr Jack Davies, the proprietor of this popular theatre of varieties, has again been fortunate in secur- in an array of talent, which will occupy the boards of this comfortable plavhouse next week. Each evening, the EmpiM Band, under the direction of Mr Charles Ashley, will play the select overture "Lan«tta" (Auber) mm! b grand vlectkn from "Donvthy" (A. Cettki).

Life in the Transvaal. LETTERS FROM AN OLD TREFOREST BOY. RIOTOUS TIMES IN JOHANNESBURG. Mr Frederick Hill, Treforest, one of the over- seers of Pontypridd, has received several inter- esting letters dealing with the Transvaal crisis from his son, Mr W. J. Hill, who is now in Johannesburg, having gone out there from Tre- forest a few years ago. In one of his letters written on the 2nd September, Mr Hill says: "We are expecting war, and crowds of people are leaving here everyday for the colony. v'n It has now become a very grave matter, the question of the Transvaal power in South Africa." A week later Mr Hill writes: "The war business is becoming more serious than ever. Some of the speeches made in the Yolks, raad were open insults to the English; people and Government. It is time this state of things was brought to an end, and we only hope Eng- land will remain firm in her demands. I know you (Mr Frederick Hill) are a Liberal in poli- tics, but they are not worth a snap for foreign policy. Mr John Morley's speech is simply ap- palling, and he ought to make another of the kind and drop out of existence. It is easy to see he is not well read on the subject, or else he would not treat the petition of the Uitlander population with such apathy." In his last letter dated September 17th, he states: "The end of the trouble in the Trans- vaal is evidently in sight. All proposals tend- ing to peaceable settlement offered by the Eng- lish Government are thrown out by this Gov. ernment, so we have nothing other than war to look forward to. A Mr Bain was announced to speak in the Market Square yesterday. He is a paid man under this Government, and his in- structions are to promote peace, and, if pos- sible, enlist all workmen to join the Boers against England. However, as soon as he ar- rived he found several thousands waiting fo\ I him, and he was at once pulled out of his car- riage and got nearly half killed. About 150 mounted police were called out and charged the crowd, whereupon a great number of the latter pulled out revolvers and said if they did it again they would shoot every one of them. Luckily, however, the police withdrew, and the crowd gradually dispersed, but all this goes to show what is to take place in the event of hostilities."

WEDDING AT PENTYRCH. A very pretty and largely attended wedding took place at St. Oattwg's Church, Pentyrch, on Thursday, the bride being Miss Susannah Evans, Penygarn, Pentyrch, and the bride- groom was Mr John Rees, the only son of Mr Benjamin Rees, Castle House, Treforest, and manager of the Treforest, Pentyrch, and Ponthir Tinplate Works. The marriage cere- mony was performed by the Rev H. AVil]; ms, B.A. vicar of Pentyrch. The bridegroom was attended by Mr D. W. Evans. The Ynys, as best man, and the bride was attended by her father, who gave her away. The bridesmaids were Miss Evans, sister of the bride, ana Miss Rees, sister of bridegroom. The bridal gown was of white silk poplin trimmed with Honiton lace, gauze ribbon, and chiffon, and a sash with true lovers knots whilst the hat was of white chiffon trimmed with ostrich feathers and jorange blossoms. The bridesmaids dresses were of grey beaver cloth' trimmed with can- arv silk, and large grey velvet hats trimmed to match. The "Weding March" was played by Mr D. F. Jones, Organist. After the cere- mony a reception was held at Penygarn. The happy couple subsequently left for the Isle of Wight where the honeymoon will be spent. Following is a list of presents received Bride- groom to bride, diamond and turquoise ring, bridegroom to bridesmaids, old curb bangles. Miss Morgan, Cake Stand; Miss Waterhouse, cruet stand, Mr Owens; ink stand, Mrs Wm. Thomas; jam stand, Miss James, Treforest; sugar basin, and tongs, Mrs J. Morgan; hot water jug, Mrs Foster; salt cellars, Mrs Thomas Williams; cake stand, Miss Evans; biscuit bowl, Mr Walter Grituihs; pair of vases, Mrs Thomas Morgan; set of tea things, Mrs John Davies; pair of vases, Mrs Stibbs: flower stand, Miss Price, Rhydyfelen; pair of va-ses, Mrs William Griffiths; pair of vases, Mrs T. Jenkins; silver-mounted smoker's cabinet, Mr B. D. Williams; fruit dish and spoon, Mrs Wm. Davies; tea cosy, Mrs William Owen; folding chair, Mrs Davies, Wood Cottage; ebony table, Mrs James Roberts, Taff Vale House: silk \efrdierdown quilt, a Bristol friend; drawing room lamp, Mr D. W. Evans: set of carvers* M s Evans; jam dish, Miss Mary Jones; jam stand, Miss Jones, Pentyrch; set of afternoon 1 teaspoons, Miss Llewelyn, Pentyrch; cruet stand and table cutlery, Mrs Evans (bride s mother); table-cover, Mr T. D. Evans; vase, Miss Evans; oak salad bowl, Mr Ivcr Thomas; hand-painted plaque, Mr John Phillips; pair of fish carvers, Mr W. Robert lawis, Dowlais; crumb brush and tray, Mr Morgan Charles; side-board, Mrs B. Rees (bridegroom's mother); cheque, Mr Benjamin Rees (father): cheque, Mr John Jonea (grandfather); ebony cabinet, Miss Rees (sister); bread-sbnd nd knife, Mrs Burt; nut cracker, Miss Maggie Williams; jam stand, Miss Pennack; silver-mounted cake stand, Miss J. Thomas; case of salt cellars, Miss Thomas, Wenvoe: household furniture. Mr Evans, Pengarne (father of bride).

SOMETHING FOR TEA Always Ready. SOMETHING fOT, BREAKFAST Always Ready. CUDAHY'S U REX" LUNCH TONGUES stand alone for excellence of quality, and can be bad at all the branches of 14776 MESSRS THOMAS & EVANS, PORTH, &c.

GREAT SALE OF CHINA AND»EARTHEN- WARE. On Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Fri- I day, October 17, 18, 19, and 20. Mr Michael Davies (of Michael Davies and Llewelyn) will offer for sale in the Assembly Room Town Hall, Porth, a. portion of a large and valuable stock of genuine porcelain, China, and fancy goods, and earthenware, which has been sent to them direct from the manufactory, to be sold by public auction without the slightest reserve. direct from the manufactory, to be sold by public auction without the slightest reserve. The sale which has been rendered necessary in consequence of the Kensington Fine Art Pot- tery Company having been in bankruptcy, occa- sioned by the decision of the High Court of Justice upon the appeal in this case, the whole of the stock has to be sold without reserve, and offered is perfect, unless specially stated at the time of sale. Hie stock comprises an immense quantity of dinner services from 15s to £ 35 per set; break- fast, tea, dessert, single and double toilet ser- vices, some of these with patent handle basins for preventing breakage. Also vases in hun- dreds of shapes, and decorated in all the latest and newest styles and designs. Flower pots jardinieres on pedestals, most handsomely < corated, in some cases standing 3 £ feet hi eh. The goods will be on view each morning be- foiw the sale. The sale each day will com- mence at 2 and 6.30 o'clock, and this will be found an exceptional opcrtmiity for anyone re- quiring goods (ornamental or useful) of such a class as may not for some years, be offered for sale by public auction. We understand all goods purchased will íif I required) be packed free of charge.

The Great Ncod of the Age. nee<i<* *re is finally ITfh PrPParf!OT "fl cope effecSly with the prevalent dis^a^ of this c.onn'rJ wh!ch will be c^rrai,, to do good when faS tri'd. which wi„ be -qually adapt-d to Ihe pr^t-ssionai rmn b.» who wins his br«H by of the brow, the stud^i* friAcl tb the ractorv hand. th« miner and -hl ut, it >< »nd which ma™ ^varatirna. ,.Bd w uJd b". Inde- valuable Boon ro Sufferrag Bursty th.8 much-n^d* Boon b„ f,M^ and pr -ved to be ^factory Ir }„ doubt flintw Ftanv QDivmn ttirrxT* £ f4 <

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BOBBING A GAS METER. PONTYPRIDD PRINTER SENT TO GAOL. Edward Howard Joseph, a comRpsitor, living ar. 23, Hopkinstown. road, Pontypridd, was charged at the Ystrad Police Court on Monday, with ■stealing 7s 4d, the property of the Ponty- pridd District Council.From the evidence given is appears that the gas slot meter was put m the defendant's house on the 22nd June. One of the Council's clerks, David Lewis, visited the house on the 8th August, and found the meter registered 1,900 cubic feet. There should be a sum of 7s 6d in the box, but as a matter of fact there was only twopence. The door was properly locked, and there was no indication of it having been tampered with. When the clerk apoke to defendant, he admitted taking the money, having bad "a key from a neighbour. His wife had been very ill, and that was the reason be had the money, which he had intended re- funding. Mr Idris Griffiths, gas collector, said the prisoner had been away from home ever since the theft. He was arrested by P.C. Grif- fiths at 19, Danygraig street, Pontypridd, and in answer to the charge said he took the money from the meter. He had the loan of a key, and thought to put it back again. His wife had been very ill, and he intended replacing the money. Defendant was sentenced to 14 days hard la- bour without the option of a fine.

JUST A LITTLE PATIENCE I Owing to the pressure of election matters upon our space, we are obliged to hold over until next week several interesting communica- tions, and even "The Mystery."

Pontypridd. Harris' celebrated creamery butter, reduced to Is. per lb.—T. Harris, 75, laff Street. [4.04 Unitarian Church, Swansea, £ hod r"^tlyBSce^ J-m^the o £ Ho'S ture.' k cnn8' Photographs are meeting witli Je°Z* SSai- ^i,P S»,on.-C„br Studio, Pontypridd. Harvest Thanksgiving.-Much of the poetry of the harvest field is lost. Pleasant it was to look at the rows of reapers, with their reap- hooks glistening in the sunshine, cutting down the oorn, and laying it ready for binding; to listen to the happy song, the cheerful chatter, and the merry laughter of the women engaged in binding up the sheaves; and to watch the loaded waggons moving along the lanes towards the stock-yard. Now, human labour for the most part has given away to machinery, which cuts the corn, binds the sheaves, load the wag- gons, and builds up the stack. Even the harvest- home supper which used to be so. eagerly an- ticipated and so thoroughly enjoyed is feat dy- ing out. But if customs change the "joy of harvest" remains. This joy has found outward expression in various ways. With us now it is manifested by decorating our places of worship, and holding thanksgiving services. We have lately reported the holding of such services in dhurches and chapels. Such a service was held in the school room of the English Congrega- tional Church, Gelliwastad Road, on Tues- day evening last. The, decoration of the room was deservedly admired, and although it was very wet and forbidding weather, the attend- ance was good. The preacher was the Rev Mr Jenkins, M.A., of Merthyr. Harvest festival services were also held at the Wesley Church, Pontypridd, on Sunday last. and were well-attended- The Rev J. D. Lamb, B.A., preached excellent sermons both morning and evening, whilst the choir rendered special hymns and anthems suitable to the occa- sion. The sacred edifice had been beautifully decorated by the ladies of the church, and alto- gether the services were most successful. On Tuesday evening a. harvest gathering was held in the church, when addresses were delivered by the Rev W. R. Maltby (Cardiff), Rev J. D. Lamb, B.A. (Treforest), Rev T. Kirkby (Ponty- pridd), and Mr H. Porcher, the chairman. An anthem and special hymns were again sung by the ehoir, who received a vote of thanks for their assistance during ,the harvest services. A hearty vote of thanks was also accorded that Rev W. R, Maltby. A coffee supper was after- wards held in the schoolroom, where also a fruit buffet had been arranged. There were a large number present. "You can see with half an eye" that FHANK THOMAS (" My Hatter,sells the best 3/9 Hat. 838 The Public Lamps.—In rambling about town these dark nights, here and there one finds lamps which shed a brighter light than that given by other lamps. The brighter light is due to the adoption of the incandescent system. If it be true, as is stated, that this mode of lighting effects a great saving of gas, why not adopt it with all the public lamps? The first outlay would be considerable, but the saving in consumption would soon cover this. The streets would be much better lighted than they are at present-a. boon much to be desired. NuBSitut "ArU--ASH promotes the growt of the hair and keeps it free from nits, &c. 6d per bottle, or posjt free 9d.-Key, The People's Chemist, Pontypridd. 4225 Down Pipes.—A footbath under proper con- ditions is restful and healthy, but a publie street is hardly the place one would choose for the operation. Pedestrians using the pavement in rainy weather are pretty sure to keep as close to the houses as possible for the sake of getting soma little shelter. Those who do this on dark nights in some streets in Pontypridd will find their feet again and again deluded by water pouring in a volume from pipes fixed to houses. Whether such a kind of footbath is healthful we stay not to enquire, but we can vouch for it that it is not conducive to good temper or to polite language. Surely such a nuisance as these downpipes prove to be through faulty ar- rangement ought to be at once remedied. It used to be said that the surest way to prevent railway collisions would be to'compel a director to ride in front of every engine. Some people wickedly say it is in vain to look for a nuisance in the vicinity of a District Councillor's dwel- I ting- H. H. Gibson, the new Watchmaker and Jeweller in the Arcade, Pontypridd, has had Birmingham and Cardiff experiences, and can do the right goods at the right prices. 4980 Go It, Ye Builders!—Another unsightly house in Taff street is down to give place to—as we pe-a. more worthy building. There are still several more that disfigure the street. Can't the builders coax the owners to give them a jobP "^Harris'' celebrated creamery butter, reduced to Is. per lb.-T. Harris, 75, Taff Street. [4704 This week we regret to have to record the death of Mrs Margaret Thomas, the beloved wife of the Rev Joshua Thomas, pastor of the Coedpenmaen Baptist Chapel, who passed awav at her residence, Cartref House Merthyr Road, ^r, Saturday last, after a long illness. Deceased, who bore her affliction with patient suffering, who hore invalid, and had been con- hAS for several years; still 4* hned to n tiic management of her took a great111, Uje Thursday previous to home up to as late as tne Rlapnavon her death. She was a (Mon.), and the daughter of ^omas Howells late contractor. Great sympathy is felt in the district for her bereaved husband in bis sad trial. The funeral, which wns both iarg<> representative, took place at the Glyntan oem«- tery on Thursday. For your Boots and h(\(.s go to Davies, Fbkw PRESS "Building. 23, Taff Street, Pontypridd, and ask for Trading Stamps. 4706 The world-famed Rhondda Glee Society are giving a grand concert at the Workman s Hall, CilfynydcT, next Thursday in aid of the District Nurse Fund. The object is certainly a good one, and it need hardly be mentioned that the musical treat in store, as on previous occasions, will be unsurpassable. Even the name of the Rhondda songsters should be enough to warrant n. most successful concert. Amongst the ar- tistes who will appear are: Soprano, Miss Janet Garnet (winner at the National Eisteddfod, 1899); baritone, Mr David Jones, A.R.A.M., Cilfynydd. The famous choir will be conducted by its popular conductor, Mr Tom Stephens, accompanied by Mr David Jones, organist of St. Peter's Church, Pentre, and Mr Percie Smith, Ton. FT&rri.-O ltDhrt"" creamery butter reduced tA ls. per lb.- T. Harris, 75, Taff street. [4"04 Mr D. Milton Jones and his amible wife were the central figures in a very interesting presen- tation meeting which took place at the Lao Wood Schools, Pontypridd, on Friday evening 1ast, Mr Jones has, since his appointment as (-Ierk to the Pontypridd School Board, so en- deared himself to all eradea of teachers engaged at the different schools that it was thought by them that the occasion of his mArriage should I be taken advantage of to show ia IOme tangible form how highly he was esteemed. The move- ment originated with the head teachers, who at first thought of confining it to themselves, but at the earnest desire of the assistants they were allowed to co-operate. The meeting was atten- ded by nearly all the head and assistant teachers under the Board, and speeches were delivered by Messrs T. Jones, Coedpenmaen; J- D Jones Pontypridd, and Henry Lews Cilfynydd. The presentation to Mr Jones took the form of a beautiful gold watch, while Mrs Jones was the recipient of a solid silver coffee-service. The duty of handing over the presents was very gracefully performed by Mrs Jones, Coedpen- maen Schools, and Miss Phelps, Lan Woou Schools. After the presentation ceremony was over ample justice was done to the excellent tea which had been prepared. Singing, reel- ing, and dancing brought a very enjoyable evening to a close. The demonstration which took place in Pont- ypridd on Monday in connection with the Sal- yatioft Army suggests that one s<*cret of Gener- al' Booth's success lies in his having secured the services of competent and popular men as provincial officers. The occasion of the great gathering was to bid farewell to "Colonel^ Lindsay, who, during his four and a half years service as provincial officer for this district ha& won the esteem and affection of all under his charge. He is now going to Yorkshire to take charge of the North Eastern Province. On Monday morning the colonel was received, upon his amval at the railway station, by the officers of the Pontypridd, Pentre, Porth, Treforest, Mountain Ash, Penrhiwoeiber, and Caerphilly corps, and conducted to the hall, where he de- livered to them a very appropriate and helpful address. This was followed by a banquet at St. David's Hall under the supervision of Major and Mrs Hamments, ably assisted by Ensign Andrews and his Pontypridd "soldiers." At night a large open-air meeting was held by the Fountain in Penuel Square, in charge of Ensign Andrews, and attended by the Ponty- pridd corps and the Trealaw band. The other

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Rhondda Scholastic I Races. «- ENTRIES, POINTS, AND TIPS. By Oliver Twist, M.R.C.V.S., F.R. College ot Horse Doctors, Civil (Very Civil) Engineer, Sporting Prophet, and Author of "The Horse and the Power of His Hind Leg," etc. There is nothing to be beard in the Rhondda just now, from Blaenselsig to Cefngwyngyl, and from Ffynon Penrhys to Llyn-y-Forwyn, ex- cept "s\m Tally-ho." The "old warriors' 'ol the Gloran are keen on the scent, and a steeple- chase always brings out their highest spirits. We are, therefore, evidently in for rattling good sport. A 'big field" is the natural result ci Brush of entries, and when it was known that there were no fewer than 24 entries for 15 places, excitement ran higb. Of the winners of the last triennial event, only one was withheld from ihe entry list, and it is understood that that. particular horse— ''Rolling" by name, but steady enough in every respect-is somewhat out of condition, and is grazing in a quiet padlock, so as to be free from all excitement for a time. It is a pity, for he was a good horse when in form. New; let us glance briefly at form, condition, prospects, and-above all-tbe opinions, prog- nostications, and cioings of the bookies, backers, owners, and riders. From the top of the Valley come two of the winners of the last rooe, viz., "Nothing Like Leather" and "Safety Lamp." The former is iv powerful chesnut, 17 hands hand, sound in wind and limb, fond of following the dogs, and ('I can insure you, gentlemen") knows his way atout too well to be frightened by any and every "one of low degree" that may bark at his heels. Was once supposed to have given offence to "Ni, y dosbarth gweithiol," but is quick at resoovering lost ground, as was shown when his stable took fire and he put the flames out be- fore the fire brigade arrived. Was expected to give a good account of himself, notwithstanding the possibility that "Good Old Jeff." might throw orange peelings on the course to try to trip him. Strange to say, he bolted at the last minute, and is now out of the running. The other horse, "Safety Lamp," is just as good on the regular course, and is a cavital flitiy for clearing percentages and other b- stacles of that sort. Used to underground and surface work, but not so big and muscular as the first-named. Being in favour of frequent "subs," he is very popular with the women, and his performance as a steady worker during the last three years will undoubtedly help him now with all who can value grit. He, like "Leather," was one of the horses bearing the burden when the M.P.'s came through the dis- trict, and he, like the other, left the grumblers a long way behind, and came out with flying colours when the truth became known. A horse on which it is safe to bet 2 to 1. "Ocean," the veteran, is once more in the field, and notwithstanding his recklessness as t) whether he wins or not, is a certain winner. He will this year miss the encouraging shouts of the "Long One" (gone to Monmouthshire), but a novice in the person of "Dai Survey" wj:J take the place of the absent one. The old warrior, Daniel, who has more fban once isn- tered the lion's den, will again be in evidenoe. "Jaw, jew," with his dowlish eloquence, wiU cheer him on. Among the backers are W., Ned y Boss, the Middle Tone, William Bwllfa, Dan- iel y Tocins, Dai Shirgar, Shoni Glo Man. Griff, o'r Pare, and Comic Cuts. This horse was subjected to bad treatment in a recent race, and his temper was not improved by it, but the sterling qualities of tibe cob and the popu- larity of Lady Bountiful, the Children's Friend, will elicit the cheers which real merit invariably gets in the long run. The JaOtion that be would be dropped in favour of "Praentar" is the fun of the fair at Treorky. Heavy odds are laid on the certainty of his scoring a good place. He has worked in single and double harness, leader and shaft, widerground and on the surface. Knows the course well. "Noddfa. ridden by a smart jockey, has shown a dean pair of heels to other horses so many times that, like "Ooean," he may be rel-ed upon to render a good account of himself. Is a grey cob of fine proportions; capital water jumper; won the Baptist Union medal at the last Exhibition in Rhymney; and his photo ap- pears in this week's "Christian Age." He is backed by Rees yr Iforiaid, Ianto'r "Cyhoeddwr, Shanlrin Ty Owrdd, Ben y Bancwr, Billy'r "Haiuvr," and others. "Harmon" is another nice, clean cob, well received by Deoenter and Co. in passing Beth- ania. Not so fond of plunging as the last horse, but very steady, with a goed mouth, and 1» worse for having been down on his knees. Backers: Ivan Dafydd, Dafydd Ifat, Tomos y Canu, Joe Bach, and William cofft. "Y Praentar" hails from Shon Gorff's stables, but is slightly lame just now, not so sound in sight as he might be, and is stiil suffering from his defeat in the Ty Oapel stakos event. Is 1 ridden by Teiliwr, and backed by Cbp. Bettors, are advised to bed. if they la;' any odds va him. Common Prayer" is the leadinc favourite of the Establishment, and, although he and. "Noddia" sometime* "canon" each other ami1 rikf- Spaiish Mu- tangs be is so we-1 used to the "Clochdy" that be will net sfcy a.t noise, 110r wiM be shirk the hurdles. As he and the bright little filly, "Long Ishuid" are practically the only entries of the Establishment,, the final ts a dead out. for the two. The filly, ainft IIer first an t&s worse, has ,¡u¡¡Ji wos- j ,———————— t1JJIt'- derful progress, and is a regular favourite in- side and outside the course. She has always led the way in the monthly tea party race, and is justly proud of her blue ribbon. Sebon Llwyd" is expected to make better headway than usual. He is a good horse, but has been unlucky through the overcrowding of the course by Independia. If "Tom Twice" takes to the training, he ought to do well this time "Post-man" is the light active water jumping cob of the Trealaw boys. Is a really useful hcrae, good at the Finance Hurdle, and has made wonderful progress since his former vic- tories proclaimed his staying powers. He has mused nothing, lost no time, and has shirked neither obstacle nor hard pull from first to A safe investment for 4 to 1, trained as he is by D.S., and backed by "Candy Sugar" and Tom Ifaa. Ths Coalblack steed, "Glamorgan," has so often been first, and is such a ,-meral favourite, that noUiing need be said to induce the great public to follow the example of the bookies and lay heavy odds on him. Though young and sprightly, lie is quite an old stager at his work, and is likely to maintain the position he has already made for himself. The Oydach Vale entries are the Ok1 CSbarger of Independia, whose excellent per- formances are well-known, and the new horse imported from the Ogmore L, From FerndaJe comes the leading horse of the old School Board teajzi-a capital hunter. tried and true. Is used to the course, and, naturally, a_^ime favourite. He led the wey in the aborrW' trial of hunters on Thursday night at Porth, though his backers felt at the time that, with a lot of wild colts about, there was no hope of success in that direction. The three withdrawals in that preliminary canter, however, showed that there, was some wavering observable in such a large field, and perhaps i-t prepared to clear the rood of the weakest for the final event. Yesterday's withdrawals proved that these had been reduced to six, leaving only 18 for Saturday's race. The merits of "Caerysgol," "Hendrefadog," and "Coedcae" have been often dwelt upon be- fore; so it is unnecessary for the present to say more than that I am watching their preliminary canters with much interest. I now find that those whose names are struck out by their owners are: "Nothing Like Lea- ther" (to my great surprise!), Drapery (PortM. "Praentar," "Pennybank," "Timotheus," and "Baton." (The above appeared in last week's "Pontj- pridd and Rhondda Chronide. ") LATEST TIPS. Thursday Mom.rg. That new horse from ClydacL Yale is a thice-tried veteran, able to gallop well over new ground, and is expected to make a fir-3 show. The old horse is steady, but the new one may "crowd him" against the fence, and if care be not taken there will only be one winner from the beautiful Vmle, It is somewhat too narrow an opening for two to run through. The "Gloran," of Tyntyla, is an agricultural horse of all round qualities, and, as he is afraid neither of water nor of Welsh fire, he i destined to strike sparks from his hods as he rattles merrily, hunter fashion, along the slopes of Ystmd Rhondda towards the winning posc. I certainly wish him well, and the bookies are inclined the same way. But the surprise of the week is the splendid headway by the Long Island filly, "Lady-hiwi. whose preliminary canters elicit rounds of ap- plause wherever she appears. If she does nc: come oot first or second, it will be a surprise.

-C" TRBORKY WOUNDING CASE. On Monday. at the Yatrad Police Court, be- fore the Stipendiary and other magistrates. John Caple, couiei Treorky, was chaiged with wounding his wife, Mary Aim Capie, on the 25th ult. Evidenoe had been given at a preview hearing, when prisoner was remanded for a week owing to his drunken oondition. The evi- dence showed that defendant had strvck his wife with a frying pan, inflicting three tape wounds on her left arm and hand. In additka be had given her a black eye. He was sentenoed to three months' hard iabow.

corps gathered at the Tumble, under the com- mand of Major Hamments, the Rhondda Divi- sional Officer, with the Treforest, Porth, a.nd Pentre bands,and marched in procession through the town. Colonel Lindsay rode in a carriage in the centre of the procession. There was also a number of cyclists with large Chinese lan- terns lighted and fixed to their "bikes." As many as could crowded into the Tabernacle Chapel (kindly lent for the occasion), where addresses were delivered by "Captains'' Evans (in Welsh), Aldgate, and Windyate, one of the oldest officers in the district.' Here Colonel Lindsay delivered his farewell address. We must not omit to note that the children from Treforest, dressed in white, sang very nicely. The second anniversary in commemoration of the deetli of the late Rev John Evans, Eglwys- bach, will be held on Sunday and Monday, October 22nd and 23rd, in the Eglwysbach Memorial Chapel, Bcrw Road. The officiating ministers will be Revs John Humphries, Tref- eglwysf and R. Roberts. Trecrky. An English sermon will be preached at 3 o'clock on Mon- day afternoon. Last week we informed our readers that Mrs Jones-Powell, through the extended generosity of Miss Thomas, Lhvynmadoc* had been for- tunate in securing the house at-present occupied by the Misses Llewelyn, Gelliwastad Road, for the Young Women's Christian Association. In connection with same the Misses Llewelyn new wish us to explain that the premi&es will re- main .in their possession for at least another three months, and that they intend transacting their business there as usual. Reports of the funerals of Mr D. Griffiths and Mrs Thomas w(fe of the Rev Joshua -llomRs), Coedpenmaen, will appear in the "Pontyprida and Rhondda Chronicle."