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Hippodrome, Tonypandy. The phenomenal dramatic soprano, Mdlle. Ghita Corri, appears this week at the Hippo with wonderful success. Her first) item was the ever-popular Caller Herring" which elicited rounds of applause. Mdlle. Corri possesses an amazing unbroken range of three octaves and five notes, viz., from top E to bass G, which she claims to be five notes lower than any contralto has ever been known to take. Her last item displayed this marvellous vocal range to perfection. Chas. M. Daly's company pays a welcome return visit in 'Twixt Love and Duty," a fine exciting sketch, very original in conception. Dan Thomas presents the Queer Quartette in an original vocal scena, The Haunted Hoarding "-an idea that is extremely novel and certainly catches on. A. G. Spry, quaint come- dian and dancer, is very funny in his song with a chorus; whilst Miss Margaret Ogilvie is much appreciated in renderings of catchy sings. The pictures include some intensely interesting series, includ- ing I.' From Egg to Spit," or From Egg to Roasting Jack," illustrating the embryo chicken before it breaks from its shell, its subsequent life of fattening, and its final end on the roasting jack. Next week, Mr. Will Stone has been fortunate enough to secure the great turn. Miss Ella's Lions. Theatre Royal, Tonypandy.

"The Heathen and the Christian," pro- duced this week at the Royal by Frank Adair and Company, is a capital drama, the plot conveying an impression of reality about it which is so frequently absent in modern drama. It is full of "go" through- out. and all the characters, both Chinese and English, are well impersonated. Mr. Frank Adair, as Li, the Avenger," gives a well-studied and clever impersonation of the varied, alternating feelings of revenge and devotion in the character of TYOlitical spy or trusted servant. Mr. Fred Withers, as the Viceroy, "Lung Hi," also does full justice to his part. Mr. David Urquhart, Lieutenant Lord Allendale." carries the sympathy of the audience in his manly efforts to atone for the breach of faith to his absent friend shown in the first act. Miss Louie Adair shows herself to be a clever actress in her spirited impersonation of Myra Samp- son." The part of the missionary, George Berresford," is well sustained by Mr. Leonard Clapham, while Miss Elizabeth Watkins carries the part of the heroine, May Berresford," in a bewitch- ing manner. A character totally un- necessary to the plot, Bah-Lamb Gentle," is introduced, in which role Mr. Charles Lake evokes roars of laughter at each appearance; while Miss Eva Reed, a clever little actress, singer and dancer, is responsible for a considerable amount of genuine fun as "Becky Fibbins," a lovesick slavey.

Palace, Perth, Messrs. Poole are to be congratulated upon the excellency of their programme at the Palace this week. At considerable expense, Reano and his famous Band of 32 performers have been engaged. The band consists of brass, reed and string instruments, and are doubtless the finest combination of musicians appearing before the music hall curtain. Not only does their choice of music confirm this, but the renditions of these pieces demonstrate it beyond doubt. The beautiful march, "Blase Away," the immortal "William Tell (Rossini), and the world-famed Overture 1812 "-being a vivid descrip- tion of Napoleon's retreat from Moscow- are magnificently rendered; the latter being played during the firing of cannon producing a most realistic effect. The Melody Makers, four pianists with four pianos, in their phantom scena, The Burglar's Dream," are also in loud demand. The dramatical- sketch, Saved by Wireless," presented by Gilbert Heron and Company, is an instanetaneoua suc- cess. H. Elwyn Evans, the Pentre bass- baritone, Gold and Silver Medallist, is also greatly appreciated. Henrietta and belma, Society entertainers on ^cello. piano and zylophone, are exceedingly good. So are Lang and Pleydell, a comedy duo, in tales of his 20 brothers. Harry Levaine, eccentric patter comedian scores immensely. He is a first-class artiste and is keenly appreciated. George Yorke one- legged dancer and vocalist; Della Pley, New Zealand soubrette; the Arntee] North Carolina coloured vocalists and dancers, are turns well appreciated. The Palascope, as usual, is quite up-to-date.

Tivoli, Pentre • The star turn at the "Tiv." this week is John Warren, whose conjuring is of a very high class. The mysterious act, en- titled The Magic Carpet," is well worth the admission money paid for the whole entertainment. "The Magic Carpet" is based upon the remarkable feats accom- plished by Hindoo magicians. The scene is a detached British outpost on the Afghan frontier, where the natives attack a party consisting of A Whistling Nurse (Miss Mollie Wynter), Private Pat Mulligan" (Mr. F. G. Fenn), "Ser- geant" (Mr. H. J. Collis). and "Lieut. Jack Eaton (Mr. John Warren). The end is really marvellous, the interchanging of three characters being extraordinary. There is a splendid ovation for the pro- ducer, who has won renown as Court Magician to the Sultan of Morocco. For high-class music produced with perfection, one must admit that Mr. Charles Diamond and Miss Beatrice rank very high. The former is an expert artiste on the harp, an instrument which is still dear to Welsh people, although not appreciated as it should be. The lady is probably the best manipulator of the Soprano Saxophone that we have had the privilege of hear- ing. Alex Prince is undoubtedly the finest concertina soloist of to-day. His renditions of choruses, instead of solos, are perfect—sweeter and better music with so little apparatus it would be diffi- cult to find. Other good turns are con- tributed by Baby Vi Davies, a very young vocalist possessing a sweet voice and plenty of ability, as well as showing evidence if careful training; Rich Taylor, in a ventriloquial scena; Claude Gardner as a vocal comedian and Maudie Ford, a comedienne. The Tivoliscope has a good series of pictures to conclude the enter- tainment. Opera House- Treherbert.

Opera House- Treherbert. Ringing peals of laughter re-echo within the four walls of the Opera House this week, where The New Barmaid," a delightful musical comedy, is being pre- sented by Miss Violet Osmund's company, under the direction of Mr. Alexander Loftus. Although as a musical comedy the piece is not exactly THE thing, it is a show which cannot but be enjoyed by anyone who visits the house. The music is enchanting, and the singing reaches a high degree of perfection. All the time that Mr. Alex. Loftus as Bertie White is before the footlights, the audience is convulsed. His shre in the performance goes far. to make the comedy part of it a brilliant success. His many good jokes are heartily enjoyed, whilst as a singer he combines beautifully with "Dora Heather (Miss Beatrice Erie) in a duet about the different ways of making love, which is both original and humorous. Miss Erie takes the part of a lady jour- nalist in gay style with much talent. The leading parts of Captain Lovebury and "Ethel Joy" (the New Barmaid) are taken by Mr. E. H. Bertram and Miss F. Millinton. Mr. Chas. Adeson is un- doubtedly the star of the caste. In fill- ing the role of Bonsor (the French proprietor of Owletts' Club), he submits a masterpiece in his impersonation of that lively, excitable Frenchman. He has per- j feet control of voice in imitating the foreign accent, which, with his quaint Continental gestures, is extremely real and amusing. "William White," by Mr. Llewellyn C. Hughes (a Welshman, by the way), is a very popular character. Miss Vera Grafton is particularly smart as Brenda Louth (the Old Barmaid). In Act 2; the company appear as different celebrities, including the following: Dick Whittington, The Belle of New York, Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, The Sandow Girl, Miss tiook of Holland, The Girl from Kay's, San Toy, and Napoleon. The drama entitled The Human Spider," will be presented next week. It is with the greatest of pleasure that we learn of the appointment of Mr. Martin Pedlar to the management of the Opera House, Treherbert. For some time past Mr. Pedlar occupied a similar posi- tion in Tonypandy at the Theatre Royal, where by his courtesy, tact and geniality he made numerous friends.

Cardiff Empire. THE LITTLE DANCER., ELISE CRAVEN, NEXT WEEK. Little Elise Craven, the tiny fairy queen, who made such a hit at the London Coliseum, will an ■near at Cardiff Empire next week in a play, entitled The Queen of the Fairies," especially written for her by Mr. Sidney Blow, with music by Mr. Edward Jones. Elise is engaged at the largest salary ever paid at any time to a dancer of eleven years—namely, £ 100 per week-and this achievement has rarely been equalled even by the most famous premieres danseuses. The play has six speaking parts and will be presented amidst gorgeous surroundings, the Queen of the Fairies, for instance, arriving on a splendid dragon-fly in a blaze of light. Elise is a quaint little girl with intelli- gent blue eyes and long, fair curls falling about her face-in short, a natural fairy. And there is nothing vain about her, although her wonderful dancing is enough to turn the head of many a star." She has been described as a petite Genee for dancing, and a young Ellen Terry for acting. The celebrated Clown Cruikshank is at the bottom of the bill, and his irresistible humour in quaint song and story is sure to be as successful as ever. Other attractions of a strong programme include Gus Garrick, the favourite bur- lesque comedian; Mile. Hay dee's minia- ture vaudeville theatre-the most elabo- rate miniature theatre ever shown to the public; the Sutcliffe Family of Scottish acrobats, pipers, and dancers; Wullie Walker, comedian; Leoni Dixon, dainty comedienne and expert dancer; Conan and Doyle, comedians, dancers and argu- mentative eccentrics; Ethel Beech, soubrette; and the ever-popular pictures.

Miss Marie Studholme at the New Theatre, Cardiff. "MISS HOOK OF HOLLAND." The charming Dutch musical comedy will visit Cardiff next week for six nights and one matinee on Saturday at 2. Of course, Miss Marie Studholme will take the leading part, Miss Hook," Miss Addie Leiinard as Mina," and will sing her great successful song, the Petticoat Song she is encored for the same on every occasion. The other parts will be taken by the well-known following come- dians —Mr. Arthur Wellesley as Mr. Hook," Mr. Fred Lane as Simon Stinks,the unemployable, and Mr. Frank I Crimp as Bandluastp-r," &c., &c.

The Distant Cloek, j When you art able to see I years ago, and on that account believe your eyesight to be im- I years ago, and was that account 1 proved, you are labouring under a great delusion. Such a condition is certain g proof of that change in your vision known as Old Sight," and if you would safeguard (or insure) future good vision, seek our aid nov, You need glasses. ,p J. W. RICHARDS, Cbetnlst and Opticlaa, PANDY SQUARE, TONYPAND V,

Llwynypfa, A meeting of the Mid-Rhondda Auxiliary, comprising 13 churches, of the Indian Zenana Mission was held at Jeru- salem, Llwynvpia, on Wednesday even- ing, when Miss Ewing, of Calcutta, delivered an inspiring address on the work of the mission. Revs. T. T. Jones and Johns also took part. The Rev. W. S. Jones presided.

The Man who was Arrested the other day by the sight of a remarkable attractive Suite in our Windows, came in and bought it. Said it was the very Suite he'd bad in his mind's eye for montls past J And his Wife-well, she's simply enchanted!! We're expecting to see them again next week about a new Carpet. A Fair Trial I f is all that's needed to convince anyone of the unusually high-grade I excellence of our artistic and well-made Productions. Our Furniture 1 ma^C f°r 60metll!n8 mor<= t^n APPEAEANCE. It's made to I WEAR. And it DOES Simple Payments to suit all Incomns. r — ^ac*ory PHcea. Catalogues Free, THE ROATH FURMSHING Co., TAFF RTREET (opposite Penuel Chapel), PONTYPRIDD, I ALSO AT § High St., Bargoed, and Church St., Abertillery. Headquarters: 42, City Road, Cardiff. I if See Name before entering. 1 .r Palace, IPortiln Proprietors -r, Managing Director Mr. ft W. POOLE. Acting and District Manager MR"™™ 'BY™™ 64& IE? hit :i_h.I.Y9 8.45 Trains from all parts, to and fro, to suit each house. Special Trams leave the Palace after each Performence. Monday, November 1st, 1909, and duping tHe week, Special Engagement of "Uncle Willie," BERT DANSON, W. J. CHURCHILL, The Up-to-date Comedian, in all his latest Successes. Tha ever-successful Comedian, in I Faith, Hope and Charity,' CHA.S. BANKS and DOG. Banks, Comedian; Woof, tile- The Suffragette,' Remember, you're only the Rib Dog, a Marvel. of Man,' &c. of Man,'&e. A GRACE LANGLEY, Comedienne and Dancer. THE TIGER LILY, the Eccentric Dancing Acrobat. FRANK SYLYO, Quaint Comedy Juggler. From the Palace T THE PALASCOPE, Theatre and Alhambra, London. a wand Series of Up-to-date Films Weekly. TEXAS HATTIE, America's Greatest Tight-rope Artiste. The The "W"HT T TH HP S XT XT* «=» only Lady who performs the difficult feat of Turning a 5. Somersault on the Rope whilst playing a Violin. In a clever Comedy Skit, Dick Whittington and his Cat.' THE PALACE BAND of Selected Musicians One of the Best in the Provinces. Conductor-Mr. STUART LANE. CIRCLE, 1/- (Early Door, 1/3 Reserved, lf3). BALCONY &PIT, 6d. (Early Doors, 9d.) GALLERY, 3d. (Early Doors, 4d.){ Early Doors, 6.25 and 8.25 Ordinary Doors Open at 6-35 and 8-35. Bicycles Stored in a Special Room Free of Charge. HIPPODROME TONYPANDY. 1A Monday, Nov. 1st, and During the Week. O TWICE NIGHTLY. OtOll WILL STONE'S ELECTRIC BIOSCOPE. A MAN WITHOUT A COUNTRY, A Pictorial Edition of Edward Everett-Hale's Famous Novel. THE BURGLAR'S DOG, A Screamingly Funny Picture. HUNTING THE PANTHER, A Fine Picture in Natural Colours. FOOLSHEAD'S INTERRUPTED [RENDEZVOUS, Another very Funny Picture. THE GUNSHOT, A most Pathetic Picture Story. New and beautiful music by the Hippodrome Orchestra. Expensive Engagement of Miss Ella's Performing +, JLION S Educated Bcst | LION SHOW |$$s, NELLIE ROSE, Comedienne and Dancer. WILL AMBRO, -The Coon Comedian and Expert Dancer. GEORGE NYAM, Comedian. Miss Ulalbel IMIaivis Speciality Musical Artiste. Glassophonc Soloist, Piano and Mandoline Expert. A Wonderful Performance. All Children must be paid for. PEOPLE'S POPULAR PRICES-Gallery, 3d., Early Doors, 4d Pit, 6d., Early Doors, 9d.; Stalls, Early Doors, 18. 3d. TIVOLI Palace & Hippodrome, PENTRE. Proprietors POOLE'S THEATRES, Limited Acting Manager Mr. JAMES GUNN Monday, November 1st, 1909, and Twice Nightly during the Week Twice Nightly: 6-45 and 8-45. 5 First performance between 6.45 and 8.45. Second performance between 8.45 and 10.45. Open at 6.35 and 8.35. Early doors at 6.25 & 8.25. Trams and Trains to suit each performance. Special and Important Engagement of GEO. FRENCH, Comedian. MUNROE'S COMEDY TEAM, Elite Entertainers, in a Pot-Pourri of Melody, Mirth and Music. Mr. Munroe, the man who introduced Harry Lauder to London. MINNIE WARNER, the Rubber Girl, Comedienne and Speciality Dancer. The Great NORTHERN TROUPE, Six in Number, Premier International and Speciality Dancers of tha World, from the Tivoli, Pavilion, and Oxford, London. HERBERT MADDEN, Light Comedian. BURNS & BENTLEY, the Artistic Dancing Team. THE TIVOLISCOPE in a Fine New Series of Up-to-date Films Weekly. REGAN and RYAN, The most Versatile Comedians Extant. THE TIVOLI BAND of Selected Musicans. One of the best in the Provinces. CIRCLE, 1/- (Early Doors, 1/3 Reserved at 1/3).. PIT, 6d. (Early Doors, 9d Gallery, 3d (Saturday, 4d) Early Doors, 4d. OPERA HOUSE TREHERBERT. Proprietors Poole's Theatres, Limited Miss KATE RANDOLPH'S Co. (Under the direction of John Soden). The Greatest Attraction of the Season Monday, Tuesday & Friday, Nov. 1st, 2nd & 5th, will be presented the Greatest of all Mystic, Weird, Sensational Plays—THE Wednesday & Thursday, Nov. 3rd & 4th, an Entirely New and Romantic Play in Four Acts, by John Soden— A skage HER SOUL'S AWAKENING. Saturday, November 6th, the Great Detective Drama-THE :N" :i. h.:i. J.:i. s 1tí ilQim 4Eb IdB Nightly at 7-30. Doors open at 7-15. Early Doors at 7. First Circle 2s.; 2nd Circle Is. 6d.; Pit Is.; Gallery 6d. Early doors, 3d. extra to all parts. E CARDIFF MPIRE (QUEEN STREET) M Managing Director OSWALD STOLL. TWICE NIGHTLY—6.45 and 9 o'clock Seata booked daily by Post or Tele. No. 625 Nat -0- MM TWICE NIGHTLY-6.45 and 9 o'clock aWN Seats booked daily by Post or Tele. No. 625 Nat AEA -0- Monday, November 1st, 1909, and' P during the Week. The Child who earns £ 100 per Week I Golden-Haired Litt'e ELSIE CRAVEN, Queen of the Faries." From His Majesty's Theatre and the London Coliseum. I LEONE DIXON, Dainty Comedienne and Expert t Dancer. OONAN and DOYLE. Comedians and Dancers; GUS GARRICK, Supplying a variad assortment of Music Hall Tit-Bits. R Mdlle. HAYDEE'S Miniature Vaudeville Theatre SUTCLIFFE FAMILY, Scottish Acrobats, Pipers t t and Dancers. WULLIE WALKER, Scotch Comedian. E ETHEL BEECH, Soubrette. THE AMERICAN BIOSCOPE shewiDg New Pictures. CRUIKSHANK. The Fool of the Family. The Droll Clown with an irresistible humour, in quaint Song and Story. Royal CLARENCE THEATRE PONTYPRIDD, Monday, Nov, 1, 1909" And Every Evening during the Week. The THEATRESCOPE with the latest Pictures., Special Engagement of Mr. and Mrs. F. G. KIMBERLEY, TRAVIS GREEN, and ARTHUR HINTON'S COMPANY, Including Mrs. F. G. Kimberley (Miss L, Addison) the Celebrated Actress and Authoress of this Great Play- WAS SHE TO BLAME NEXT SUNDAY GRAND PICTORIAL CONCERT. Centre Circle, 2/ Side Circle, 1/6 Pit, 1/- Gallery, 6d. Doors open at 7.10, commence 7.40. Early Doors 3d. extra to all parts. NEW THEATRE, CARDIFF. Sole Proprietor ROBERT REDFORD. I Every Evening at 7.30 and Saturday at 2, First Time in Cardiff. The latest Musical Play- Our Miss Cibbs, Now playing to crowded houses at the Gaiety Theatre, London. Next Week-Miss Marie Studholme, in Miss Hook of Holland Booking Office at Theatre 10 to 5. Nat. Tel, 376. 1- TONYPANDY, 1, Dunraven Street (Opposite Theatre). Proprietor-W. DANTER. Mons. Yictox* Beaute The Famous Champion 1\IJ[ I1 Has been without Food for 3 WEEKS, now on his Last Week Thousands have visited him Don't miss this chance. Must be Seen to be Believed. Admission, 2d., Children, Id. ^LT Open Day and Night 5057. Printed for the Proprietors by Mlire. Evans <fe Short, Tonypandy, and puWiaiA# by the Proprietors, The Leader," Limited, at their Offices, *ior Buildings, De Winton Street, Toa^' pndf, ia the Coamty of GlawalPa.