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Funeral of the Wife of the Rev. Phillip Gelly, Ystrad Rhondda. With sincere regret and sympathy we have to chronicle the death of a highly-respected lady viz., Mrs E. J. Gelly, the beloved wife of the Rev Phillip Gelly; Dyrffyn, Ystrad Rhondda. The deceased lady had been in a weak state of health for about three years, and she un- fortunately developed that dreadful disease, consumption, from which she passed away on Wednesday last at the comparatively early age of 39 years. Since her advent in the locality (together with her husband, who took up the pastorate of the Duffryn Calvinistic Methodist Church, about five years ago, she did her ut- most to further the cause of the church. There art. four children, one son, and three daugh- ters to mourn her irreparable loss. The mo- ther's Christian career was consistent with her profession,being a zealous and faithful member, a devoted wife, and a careful and loving mother caring for her home that nothing should enter her dwelling that bad a tendency to tarnish the reputation of her fireside academy. She was much beloved by her fellow church members and a wide circle of friends in the district. A proof of this was the gathered throng that paid the last earthly tribute of respect on Mon- day afternoon. The body was conveyed from the residence to the chapel, where service was held and addresses were feelingly and eloquent- ly delivered bearing on the life of the deceased lady by the following officiating ministers, Revs T. E. Davies, Blaenrhondda; W. Davies, Plas- marl; Morgan Davies, Horeb, Treherbert; Evan Llewelyn, Llanvabon; Daniel Davies, Davies, Cardiff; David Evans, Pentyrch; John Morgans, Ynyshir; Ebenezer Bees, Porth. Sub- sequently the cortege was re-formed, and pro- ceeded to the place of interment at Treorky Cemetery. The funera4 was conducted by the Revs T. Davies, Treorky, and William Jones, Ton. The Calvinistic Methodist Choir, under the conductorship of Mr Noah Williams, sang ei- route beautiful Welsh hymns, which had been printed on leaflets for the occasion. There were also present at the funeral obsequies the Revs E. T. Davies, Blaenclydach; B. Watkins, Ferndale; J. M. Davies, B.A., Pentre; M. H. Ellis, Trealaw; Lewis Davies, Maesteg; Ellis, Ffestiniog, North Wales; W. Williams, Ponty. pridd; Edris Thomas, Ynyshir; D. J. Evans (Cong.), Gelli; D. W. Davies (B.), Ton; D. G. Morris Pentre; W. Charles, M.A. (C.), Treor- ky; T. Thomas, Gelli (B.), D. Rhagfyr, Tre- orky; William Evans (B.), Pontypridd; D. Walters (C.), Ton; Rev Mr Matthews, Gelli, and Dr Phillips, M.A., Ph.Dd., Tylorstown. A number of young ministers were also present. The coffin was borne on the shoulders of friends, and was covered with beautiful wreaths sent by the Duffryn Church, the Duffryn Sunday School and tha Blaenrhondda Church, where tl,le deceased had resided for many years. The mourners were conveyed in carriages, and were the Rev Phillip Gelly (husband), Mr Moses Gelly (ao5), Misses Elizabeth Jane, Rachel Ann and Margaret GeUy (daughters), Mr end Mrs G. GeUy (brother and sister-in-law), Mr and Mrs M. Phillips, Blaenrhondda (brother- in-law and sister), Mr Thomas Morgan (uncle), and family; Mr Ivor Richards, Mr Davies, Mr William Jones (cousins), Mr Evans, Temple of Fashion, Pentre; W. Jones, Treorky (cousins), Mr and Mrs Evans (nephew-in-law and niece), Messrs James Moses, Gelly and J. Phillip GeUy (nephews), and Miss Harries,, Treherbert. The leading inhabitants of the disrict were well re- presented among the immense multitude. We extend our condolence to the bereaved family in their sore trial, and much sympathy is ex- pressed on all sides for their sad loss.

I STRANGE ACTION OF THE LLANTRI- SANT BENCH. DEFENDANT WHO PLEADS GUILTY DISCHARGED. The inhabitants of Llantwit Vardre have -'or a long time complained of the numerous ca"t' of Sunday drinking which goes on in that par- ish, and with a view of puttinc down the oil. the clerk of the Parish Council wrote to the police on the subject. The result is that the district has been closely watched, and on Sun- day, the 15th inst., Police-Sergeants Edward and Rees mounted on bicycles searched the I neighbourhood thoroughly, with the result Hut several offenders were brought up at the f. an- trisant Police Court on Friday. The first. ca*e heard was against George Myers, Treforest. who was charged with being helplessly drunk on Sunday, the 15th inst. He was found by the officers named lying down on the ground. He was perfectly helpless, and a friend had to hold him up. Defendant pleaded guilty, but the Bench dismissed the case. MORE SUNDAY DRINKING. Francis Greatrex, Greyhound Inn, Tonteg, was summoned for supplying beer during pro- hibited hours. He was also summoned for supplying a drunken man with beer on Sunday, the 15th. Mr J. Phillips defended. Serjeant Rees and Edwards stated that they visited the house at 10 past 5, and found there William Parker, 16, Ynysanp-harad street, Pont- ypridd; Lewis Lewis, same address; John Da- vies and John Thomas, 132, Coedpenmaen road. The men lived 2! miles awa". The landlord told the police that they told him they lived at Coedpenmaen. Defendant told the court they told him they lived at Cilfynydd. The case of selling drink during prohibited hours was dismissed, but defendant was fined £1 for supplying a drunken man. Wm. Parker was fined 10s for being on li- censed premises auring prohibited hours, and 10s for being drunk on licensed premises. The cases against Lewis Lewis and Thomas were dismissed.

FUNERAL OF MRS BAUMAN rO!\T- PRIDD. On Thursday, the funeral of Mrs Bauman, wife of Mr E. Bauman, jeweller, Taff street, Pontypridd, took place at Glyntaff Cemetery. Mrs Bauman died on Saturday evening, having been a great sufferer for years. She suffered from a spinal complaint, and her illness was a long and painful one. Dedeaaed was attended by Dr Howard Davies. The funeral was large- ly attended, the Rev Father McManus officiat- ing. The mourners were—first carriage, Mr E. Bauman, Miss Fehrenbach, and Father Mc- Manus; second carriage, Mr and Mrs Ruff, Porth; Mr Roach, and Mr Tritschler• third carriage, Mr and Mrs Kinstley, Tonypandy, and Mr Hettich. A number of beautiful wreaths were sent by Mr and Mrs D. R. Evans. Mr and Mrs Faller, Mrs Winterhokler, Pontv- rcol, and Mr and Mrs hettich, Cardiff; Mrs Knott sent a cross. A beautiful cross was placed on the coffin by Mr Bauman; Miss Feh- renbaeh placed a floral tribute in the shape of a harp wii 11 one string broken. Mr Ruff, bro- ther algo ?ent a wreath. There will be mass at the Catholic Church, Treforest, on Sunday morning, at 11 o'clock.

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PORTH GOVERNORS AfID THEIR HEADMASTER. DEPUTATION RECEIVED. At the ordinary meeting of the Porbh Gov- ernors, held on Wednesday under the presi- dency of the Rev W. Morris, a representative and influential deputation, head by Mr Tom John, Llwynypia, waited upon the Governors to urge upon them to reconsider their decision ip giving their head-master, Mr Samuel, six months' notice. Mr John said that as chairman of a meeting which was held last week he had been deputed to place before them the views held in respect to the unhappy and unpleasant situation in the management of the head-mas- ter of their school. They very much regretted tlat the relationship between the Governors and their head-teacher waa not such as to con- duce to the continued efficiency of their school. They viewed that with great apprehension, and hoped to induce them to reconsider the matter by a round table talk as it were. Mr John drew the attention of the Governors to the efficiency of the school and the valuable work which had been done by Mr Samuel. A peti- tion signed by over 200 parents of the scholars attending the school was also presented in favour of retaining the head-master. The parents, said the speaker, viewed the situa- t-on with extreme gravity indeed. In the home circle they got the real recognition and esti- mate of the part played at the school, and the representation of parents deserved some reeog- nition. Councillor Daronwy Isaac said he wished to confirm all that had been said, and to point out that Mr Samuel should have had the right of every British subject to defend himself be- fore .ho was condemned. He trusted the ques- tion would be thoroughly investigated and re- sult in a happy issue. Mr Henry Abraham said theie was a very great feeling in the neighbourhood in regard to Mr Samuel, and he hoped the affair would turn out amicably. As a member of the School Board he never experienced a case of the kind before. In his experience when it became ne- cessary to dismiss a teacher it would be on account of moral character or inefficiency of the school. After Mr David Morgan, miners' agent, and M? John Jones, London House, Pentre, had addressed the meeting the chairman intimated that a special meeting to consider the matter had been called for on the Friday following. The deputation thanked the Governors and withdrew. The deputation consisted of Messrs W. P. Thomas (Ocean Collieries), Enos George, Councillors Ed. Jones, Ton; John David, Tre- herbert; Rev Daniel Davies, Tonypandy; Richard Treasure, Daniel Thomas, Trealaw; W. Parry, Ton; W. Shcpperd, Penygraig; Evans, draper, Ynyshir; Evan Llewelyn, Ys- trad Rhondda; Mr Downing, Hafod; David Li-wrence, Tonypandy; Councillor J. Brooks, and others.

ACCIDENT TO A FUNERAL PARTY AT HAWTHORN. SHELLIBIER SMASHED. A very sad accident occurred at Hawthorn an Wednesday, when the funeral party were returning from the interment of the late Mr Charles White, gamekeeper to Dr Hamlen- Williams, Fairfield, who met with his death on tl- Pontypridd, Caerphilly, and Newport rail way. It appears that Mrs Powis' shellibier was returning from Eglwysilan, conveying the re- latives homeward, and when coming down the hi.i towards the Fox end Hounds Inn, Upper Boat, the horses began to bolt, and the driver was thrown off his seat, sustaining an injury at Via back of his head. The undertaker, too, who was on the box, by some means fell off, slightly injurying his foot. The people inside apparently knew nothing of what had hap- pened, but the horses turned the corner into the main road safely, and went through Upper Boat towards Hawthorn, where the vehicle collided with a fhrniture van. The shellibier vas totally smashed, but strange to say only owe of the occupants was injured, and that slightly.

CHURCH OF ENGLAND TEMPERANCE BENEFIT SOCIETY. PONTYPRIDD LODGE. I OPENING CEREMONY. The opening of a parochial lodge in connection with the above society took place in the Parish Room on Saturday evening. The opening pray- ers were read by the Vicar, after which the ceremony of installing the members was per- formed by Brother William Dally, Deputy. Grand Warden and Auditor of the "Cuffryn Lodge," Mountain Ash, assisted by Brother James Lewis, Worthy Warden, and Brother Alfred Phillips, Past Warden, who accepted office pro tern as Director of the Ceremonies. Brother Pugsley, of the "Bryneirw Lodge, Hi-fod, was also present. The Vicar (honor- ary member) was asked to fill the office of Grand Warden, and the Revs F. R. Williams, D. H. Williams, and James Thomas (honorary members), Deputy Grand Wardens. Mr Caleb Thomas Gibbon, Bonvilston Road, Coedpen- maen, was unanimously appointed Lodge secre- tary. It was resolved to hold the Lodge meet- ings, for the present, on the first Saturday evening of each month, at 8 o'clock, in the Parish Room. The next meeting will thus fall on Saturday, November 4th. All intending members are cordially invited to attend. Full particulars of the society and its benefits may ')8 obtained from the secretary at his residenee -115, Bonvilston Road, Coedpenmaen, or from any of the clergy of the parish. It is well to remember that no fee of any kind is charged for entrance, and that the Society is not con- fined to Churchmen but is open to all who may wish to join-total abstainers, and non-abstain- ers of temperate habits. Thirty-eight new members were admitted into the "Duffryn Lodge" last month, bringing up the total to about 608 members good on the books. There are also strong and prosperous lodges at Pen- rlnwceiber, Cardiff, Aberdare, Ferndale, and Monmouth. Dispensations for eleven new lodges have been granted during the year, and a total number of 1,113 new members added to tho roll. Not only is the society absolutely solvent, but there is a surplus, according to last valuation dated December 31st, 1897, of L972, after making provision to meet every expected claim. The total membership now exceeds c,ooo.

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PONTYPRIDD FOOTBALL CLUB. COMPLIMENTARY DINNER TO THE PLAYERS. A complimentary dinner was given to the players of the Pontypridd Football Club on Wednesday evening at the White Hart Hotel. Players, committee, and supporters assembled ip force, and quite a happy gathering sat down to. enjoy the excellent catering of Host and Mostess George Parfitt. The room was nicely decorated with multi-coloured drapery, flags, and bannerettes, and & number of suitable mot- tles adorned the walls. At the ibsequent smoker, Mr Ack Llewelyn, chairman of the committee, occupied the chair, and after sub- mitting the toast of "The Queen," gave "Suc- cess to the Pontypridd Football Club." He toi gratulated the club upon their good per- formances this season, but advised the playing ineirfcers to go in for more practice in order to put more finish on their play. The forwards, particularly, should practice scrimmaging, and wLeeling, which would be of great benefit to them, and ensure greater success in future matches. They possessed plenty of fire and devil, but more combination was wanted. The clulo had every reason to congratulate itself upon having so capable a man as captain as Mr McKenzie. A good deal of the success of tit team was due to the indefatigable manner it. which he carried out his duties, and the club should feel very much obliged to him. (Hear, har). Mr Llewelyn referred to a letter whiah recently appeared in one of the local papers complaining that certain members of the com- mittee did not always attend the matches. He (Mr Llewelyn) happened to occupy a position on the Welsh Football Union, and it would be iir.pertinent on his part to assist in selecting ° team to represent Wales unless he attended as many matches as he could. (Hear, hear). L; that letter an attack was made on Mr Ted Lewis. He was not going to defend him; he was well able to do that himself. Mr Lewis had done, and was doing, a lot of efficient work for the club, and although the anonymous wri- ter of that scurrilous stuff did not appreciate hia labours, he was glad to find that the mem- bers of the committee did. (Hear, hear). lie coupled with the teast the names of Messrs J. McKenzie (captain), G. L. Morgan (secretary), and Mr Ted Lewis. Mr Jim McKenzie, in a modest speech, suita- bly replied, and counselled his men to stick together and put in plenty of training. The club would then prosper swimmingly. (Hear, hear). Mr Gwilym Morgan also praised the efforts of the captain, whom he characterised as one oc the best the club had ever had. He sym- pathised with Mr Lewis in being made the vic- tim of an anonymous newpaper attack. Mr Teddy Lewis said he admired the splendid form the team had shewn in their matches, and thought the prospects of the club were much brighter than they had been for many years pESt. The team received every assistance from t'o captain and secretary, and he hoped they would receive the reward due to them. The speaker then reverted to the letter written in a lucal weekly paper and signed by "Green and Ccld." He (Mr Lewis) was the only member 0. the Pontypridd committee who witnessed tV match between Cardiff and Llwynypia. He hud no objection to "Green and Gold," or 'any- OM else expressing his dissatisfaction at his ab- sence that day. A person who held a seat on any body was subject to criticism, and honest critcisim did them a lot of good, but he objected to be accused in that way. The writer did not I have the manliness to append his signature to the document. It was anything but an mon- ourable method of attack, and conduct of that kind did not commend itself to any true lover of fair play. He did not ask for any sympathy; ho only asked the writer to prove the accusa- tion he had made. The sooner tne trutn was brought to light the better for all concerned. If such a thing 'had taken place, it was certain- ly very wrong, and if he (the speaker) were guilty of such practices, he certainly should not be allowed to sit upon the committee of the Football Club. He challenged any player o, member of the club or anyone else to say he was guilty of that with which he was accused. (Hear, hear). He invited anyone present to prove that statement if they could do so. He had not answered the letter, because he knew an opportunity of refuting it would be afforded him that evening. If that gentleman con- tinued he would be prepared to stand on his defence, and he had an answer to everything tLt could be brought against him. He again congratulated the club, and remarked he thought they were likely to have a very suocess- f' J season. During the evening songs were given by Messrs Bob Richards, Davies, Arthur Jones, Tom Phillips, William Thomas, and J. Morris, while excellent mouth organ solos were contri- buted by Mr Jack Ryin. The accompanists were Messrs Mayberry Thomas and E. Evans.

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