Rhondda Leader Maesteg Garw and Ogmore Telegraph

Tonypandy. We regret to report the demise of Dr. George Griffiths, of the Llwynypia Sur- gery, at the age of 43. Deceased had not been in the best of health for the last twelve months, and death intervened on Sunday, the 18th inst. The funeral. which was private, took place on Tuesday at Llethrddu Cemetery, Treala w. the Rev. E. W. Hughes officiating. The chief mourners were two brothers of deceased from Limerick, Ireland. The following were also present: —Drs. Washington David, Idris Morgan, Jones (Tonypandy Lower Surgery), D. Naunton Morgan (Gilfach-y, and Mr. J. W. Richards (chemist). The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs. J. Griffiths and Sons, Tonypandy. --+-- A full report of Miss Maud Gold's com- plimentary concert will aopear in our next week's issue.

Opera House, Tmhes-bert. On Thurso v. Friday and Saturday, splendid ei/^ Lainments will be given at the Opera liouse by Poole's Imperial Animated Pk-ures, with a splendid selec- tion of the latest films, which will in- clude —" Nick Carter. Detective," Good Friends," "A Gay Old Dog, A Fairy's Present," Mi-iii-law has a Hard Life," Lover,s Obstinacy," Saved by Love," A Schoolboy's Revenge," Bobbv, the Sport.,man," and A Visit to Versailles." There lill ah c 1. Hging pictures ou the hnt ii < Hition, the Oinephone. In addition to this, the following will ap- pear; -Miss Marie Granville, the charm- ing Australian song illustrator: Miss Lilian Sivado, graceful trapeze artiste; and the Dunlops, expert comedy cyclists.

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Ton Talk. The outcome of the Children's Act gives promise of trouble in Ton. Many pre- cocious young lovers of the fragrant weed are still seen to be puffing away quite unconcerned. --+-- We wonder why the police do not seize them. Perhaps it is too much fag." Ton are to be once again congratulated upon winning the championship. May the Rhymney Valley trophy be again brought home. --+-- The secretary of the Ton team turned out for the Reserves on Monday evening. After one kick he severely wrenched his knee, and was practicallp incapacitated throughout the game. He hadn't a leg to stand on. -+-- The I.L.P. have engaged Mr. Penny to speak on Friday evening. Mr. Penny is quite a favourite at Ton. The services of Mr. Ben Wilson, brother of the famous Stitt Wilson, have also been engaged for a few evenings in the first week in May. The meetings (weather permitting) will be held in the open air.

Pentre Pellets, A Pentre outfitter does not care a straw what he exhibits, providing it creates a "rustle" (Russell) amongst the onlookers. The "Merry Widower dis- played should-if used as suggested—pre- vent a Chill in Ton during the summer months. --+- Regarding the midget on show, we really question if the person it is intended for will manage to Mold himself into the limited snace, Should he neglect his Tommy," he may do so. --+- Wanted.—Some kindly disposed person to assist one of our unemployed in find- ing a job as "brass finisher." Alas! we have too many of that profession with us, especially on Saturday nights; still, this is a golden" opportunity for anyone who has too much brass" at his dis- posal. The charming damsel who was noticed on Tuesday afternoon to walk over Ton Bridge as if that spot was the rendezvous of all the laying hens in the locality, may console herself with the fact that, when airships arrive she will be able to look down upon the mud instead of licking up the same. --+- Here's a chance for some of our gym- nastic young ladies. Wanted.—Pre- possessing young lady to keep in the house and 'vault' bar apply Hotel." Quite a "jump" in advertising, isn't it? --+-- An irrepressible wag asserts that per- sons of high degree should wear insignas, relative to their positions, so that due respect may be accorded them in their private capacity. (Is this because a pro- minent clerk was seen carrying some "fool's cap" the other day?) We commiserate with the Pentre jour- nalist who intended presenting his King and country with a. Dreadnought" out of the proceeds which he "almost" won in a double competition. When the result was announced, he learned that the gracious editor had presented him with the dread nought instead. An Enquirer wishes to know if the rumour to the effect that one of our police officers intends retiring ere long and opening a tobacconist's stores, is true. Ask the lads under sixteen years of age, friend. --+-- One youngster suggests that a new reli- gion be inaugurated for their especial benefit, to be known as the Burning the Idol faith; but we are afraid that such a departure would enly end in smoke."

Treherbert Tags. Treherbert N.U. won a hard game at the expense of Ebbw Yale on Saturday. A spectator remarked that it was the first water polo match he had seen at Treherbert. There was certainly abundance of water in the game, and Treherbert got on swimmingly." Handford's dive pro- cured a splendid try.

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Porth Jottings. I While the football season is fast fading, the cricket season is rapidly budding into life. The Lewis Merthyr Cricket Team are opening their season on Saturday next with a trial match. By the way, they have secured the ser- vices of Frank Bennett, Llwynypia's pro. of last season. -+- Bennett will prove a, most valuable asset to the Lewis Merthyr Club, which should this season reach a. very high position in South Wales cricket. If the old song, "It's good for health to laugh and ha! ha! ha! is true then the Palace is certainly a health resort this week. --+-- The prize won by the Rhondda Leader newsboy last week at the Llwyncelyn Hotel, was due no doubt, to the efficient training he giets by calling out Rhondda- Leader every week. We desire to extend our heartiest congratu- lations for his great conquest. I By the way the prizes all went from Porth at the recent eisteddfod, one would think there is a dearth, of good singers at Porth at present. ° It is not so, however, for the Male Voice Party captured the first prize at Llanbradach. During the busiest part of Wednesday, and which lasted about three hours, over sixty cars were dispatched from Porth every hour.

Ystrad Yaps. Everything is done on the most up-to- date lines just now. We know a young lady who does her courting by telephone and that on the cheap, too. We are told that the recipient of these messages is very fond of singing I'll tell Tilly on the telephone. --+-- A local football team took a lesson in "swimming" last Saturday. Perhaps they are preparing for the time when they will receive the cup or shield. On the arrival of such a trophy, many drown their sorrows in a drop of the best. This probably accounts for the pitch- ing and rolling of certain craft as they steer into" harbour" long after the "dog-watch," rather inclined to "star- board." But what need they" Fear" with such a Hall Mark as "Lewis," "Criddi e, Willis and." Turley V ? s There is a saying that a miss is. as, good as a mile," but the miss who is responsible for a certain. young man's nightly visits to Cwmparc is evidently "as good as two miles and a half."

Ferndale Sparks. Someone should be made responsible for the ringing of the alarm bells of the Ferndale Fire Brigade. We hear that only about 3 out of the 14 bells were in working order at the time of the lament- able fire at Mardy. Why should the "All Blacks" object to be called Black-guards when play- ing on the defensive? Although beaten for first place at Mountain Ash and Abergavenny, the Ferndale Brass Band obtained second prize at both places, keeping their posi- tion as the premier band in Wales.

Tonypandy Land Dispute. A Question of Title. In the Chancery Division of the Royal Courts of Justice on Tuesday, before Mr. Justice Parker, the case of Briggs v. The Rhondda. Urban District Council, by way of an adjourned summons, and the same v. the same came on for further con- sideration. Mr. Grant, K.C., and Mr. Clarke appeared for the defendant Coun- cil, and Mr. Romer, K.C., and Mr. Dunham represented the plaintiff. Mr. Grant said the matter was brought before the Court in order that his Lord- ship would discharge an order and certi- ficate that had been granted, and declare that the plaintiff had no title to a certain strip of land. Notice to treat had been given, a sum of money awarded, and then the question of title arose. The land in question was a small strip in Dunraven Street, Tonypandy. The land had been acquired by the Council for street widen- ing under an Act they had obtained for tramway purposes. That Act was secured in 1902, and in June, 1906, they gave notice to treat in the ordinary common form and serving on the plaintiff notice because he claimed to have an interest in the lease. His Lordship What does the Earl of Dunraven claim—the £ 250? Mr. Grant: No my Lord; the fee simple of the land. His Lordship: If the Earl were asked about the matter, he might solve it. Mr. Grant said an affidavit by his Lord- ship's agent had been read on a former occasion. The Council got from the Earl for a lump sum certain land all up the street, and included in it was this strip. Mr. Romer said that originally on the pleadings it was urged that there had been some sort of dedication of the land by someone to the public, but that was abandoned in Chambers. Replying to his Lordship Mr. Grant said his clients had never taken possession of the land, but the public had. His Lordship, in giving judgment, said he was satisfied in his own mind it was the intention of the parties that the strip of land should be included in the demise because otherwise it seemed to him in- conceivable that some express provision should have been made by way of giving the lessee the rights of easement. At the date of the demise' there was no sug- gestion that the public had any right over the land, but only the lessee and the lessor, and the latter retained the right to build. He came to the conclusion the strip of land was included in the demise and that the plaintiff therefore, could make Jt good title to the land in accord- ance with the terms of the contract. Therefore, he dismissed the summons with the usual result that the further con- sideration was only a formal matter. Mr. Romer mentioned the matter of interest, and said it should be on an amount of E-410 and not £ 250, because the Metropolitan Banking Company had an award for £ 160. They were parties to the action. The application was granted.

Football. MARDY 4gls., CWMPARC 0. This League match was played last Saturday on the grounds of the former, in miserable weather. The downpour of rain was so heavy that it was mutually agreed to shorten the time of play. The teams were as follow — ,Mardy.-Goal, Morris; backs, H. Jones and Golding; half-backs. Cox, Griffiths, and T. Jones; forwards, Woolacot, Hill, Abley, Williams, and Holland. Cwmparc.—Goal, Davies; backs, Hand- ley and Parton; half-backs. Martin, Rigby and Davies; forwards. Isles, Jones, Lock, Hughes, and Beecham. Referee, Mr. Williams, Porth. The ground and ball being so slippery, it was impossible to expect anything like a good game. Cwmparc attacked hotly in the first few moments, but Mardv cleared. Afterwards. Cwmparc did not seem to exert themselves, Mardy having an easv walk over. Abley. Griffiths, Cox and Hill scored for Mardy.

BlaengwyrrRT A lecture on Tariff Reform was given at the Workmen's Hall on Tuesday even- ing by Mr. W. H. Meredith. Brighton. Mr. T. L. Evans was the chairman. A large number of questions were put to the lecturer at the close, many of which created considerable amusement and some discussion.

Pentre. The monthly meeting of the Higfter Grade Past Students' Association was held on Wednesday. The chairman, Mr. Llewellyn Jones, introduced Miss Watkins, of Treherbert, who read a paper on fProigt-ess and Advancement," in which the subject was treated in a compre- hensive and concise manner. Miss Watkins. indicating the numerous changes that have taken place during the last one hundred years, referred to the growth of morality, the spread of civilisation, the steady improvement in the condition of the lower classes, the advance of science, especially sanitary and medical science, the relieving of manual labour by the use of machinery, the removal of restrictions on journalism, the soread of knowledge and the development of education. and the great improvement in modes of travel- ling. The chairman, Mr. Jones, in intro- ducing the discussion upon the pappr gave several reasons for thinking that there has been verT little real advance- ment, as an example instancing the great cry for" Dreadnoughts and other death- dealing inventions. The next speaker, Mr. J. T. Short, also took the negative side—a very critical speech, along .which path Mr. Jack Jones (Tonypandy) also travelled, each of these two speakers giving numerous instances of retardation rather than acceleration in the conditions of the lower classes, Others who partici- pated in the general discussion were Miss Jull and Miss Beachey, both of whom supported the views of Miss Watkins in a very able and successful manner. A vote of thanks was proposed by Mr. Abel Jones, and seconded by Mr. Short. At next month's meeting, Mr. J. T. Short. B.A., one of the two secretaries, will read a paoer upon Charles Dickens." A serious outbreak of fire was narrowly averted at Pentre in the early hours of Tuesday, when dense smoke was noticed issuing from the kitchen of a house occu- pied by Mr. Sam Williams at 69, Llewellyn Street. It was fortunate that the fire was discovered so soon that it was extin- guished with a little difficulty. The damage done was not very considerable. The cause remains a mystery, as there had been no fire in the kitchen grate that day.

Success of a Ferndale Singer in Aust.-ELlia. No sllger that has risen in Ferndale has deserved his success more than Mr. W. Trevor Lewis, who left about ten months ago to join Mr. Win. Thomas' male voice party to go on tour to Aus- tralia. He J3 one of few singers who have not lost their heads when success has come their way. He was always ready to help in the cause of charity, and never refused his services to any cause that was raised in the town, if he could in any way help it on. He has worked hard to attain a position as a singer, and he has attained it. Needless to say, we are as proud of him as we can be. He has been an honour to his town on very many occa- sions by his successes at different eistedd- fodau. but his success on the Australian tour is phenomenal. The praise that he receives from the musical critics should make the breast of everv Ferndalian swell with pride. He has had no less than five tempting offers to stay in Australia, but our friend Mr. Trevor Lewis cannot find it in his heart to say farewell to dear old Wales." Among the criticisms which have appeared in Australian newspapers, we find: U Mr. Trevor Lewis scored one of the biggest successes of the season with the Sailor's Song and The Desert.' Mr. Trevor Lewis, who sang Friend/ proved to be a fine baritone of unusual power and resonance. There was no per- ceptible break in his register right up to top G, where it was just as full as in the lower." Mr. W. Trevor Lewis gave a. most excellent rendering of the 'Desert,' and was certainly the hit of the evening." All the soloists are very much above the average, and undoubtedly the pick of these is Mr. W. Trevor Lewis the bari- tone." Mr. W. Trevor Lewis is the finest baritone that I have ever heard." His friends will be glad to hear that he is enjoying excellent health, and has re- ceived encores, double encores and in one instance a triple encore. Mr. Lewis. while in Australia, has found the where- abouts of a brother whom his family had not heard of for many years. One paper remarks; Mr. Trevor Lewis, the excellent baritone of the Royal Welsh Choir, who is so much talked about. is a brother of our veteran concert singer. Mr. J. T. Lewis. It seems to run in the family:"

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It was asked also if that "Chick" was a Male." It is rather doubtful, seeing that it could not erow; but still, the Beard was there. -4'- It is said that our policemen are very mindful of their duty. So mindful, in fax-t. that even in their sleep their hearts are on the beat." There are cowtt in Tynewydd that can speak, it i& said. An enquiry proved that it is t>o, for do not cows alwa'v tauy tails" (tales)? --+-- We read that bread hiS gone up. Yes, we saw a sparrow carrying a piece to a roof of a house last week. Local lodgers complain of the amount of money they have to pay for laundry work. They have our sympathy, for we maintain that no laundry should charge .stiff prices for ''slack" work. In a little argument on the Drew' I nought" question last Saturday, one said that ships were made, not born. Well, e cannot get away from the fact that every ship has a berth."