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Pontygwaith. Three grand performances of the quaint operetta, Zurika, the Gipsy Maid, were given by the Soar Juvenile Choir on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday last. A full rehearsal of the Messiah 11 was given on Sunday afternoon last at the Forward Movement Hall by the Seion Choir. The excellent performance reflects considerably on their able conductor, Mr. J. Harris. Mr. Herbert Ware's orchestra was in attendance, including the popular 'celloist, Miss Jenny Jones, Cardiff. The actual performances, which promise to be huge smceesses, are to be held in January next at the Ynyshir and Ferndale Work- men's Halls respectively. Among the artistes is Miss Norah Newport, the popu- lar London soprano, of Queen's Hall and promenade concert fame. The visit of Miss Newport to the Rhondda has attracted considerable attention. A paper was read by Mr. D. T. Price on Shakespeare and Irving before the Pontygwaith Literary and Debating Society on Friday evening last. The inter- debate with the Penygraig Debating j Society, on The Budget," is anticipated with great interest. Mr. Morgan Rees leads for Pontygwaith. A sale of work and entertainment took place at the Forward Movement Hall on Monday and Tuesday last. The proceed- ings were opened by Dr. T. H. Morris, C.C., on Monday.

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Ton. On Sunday and Monday last, half- yearly meetings were held in connection with Bethesda. The special preachers were the Revs. J. Parry. Huws. Dolgelly, and J. Oscar Owen, Porth. The contri- bytions at all the services were devoted to the building fund. We deeply regret to announce the 'death, on Monday evening, of Mrs. Jones, the respected wife of Mr. D. W. Jones, solicitor, Maindy Crescent, Ton-Pentre. Mrs. Jones was recently confined of twins, one of which has also died. Great regret is felt throughout the whole locality for, the husband and children. On Sunday evening, at Jerusalem Chapel, an interesting lecture upon the Sunday School management of children was delivered by Miss Wallace, of Bourn- ville. Her lecture was illustrated with designs upon the blackboard. She pleaded for the introduction of new methods in connection with teaching the younger children in the Sunday School, and gave an instance of the work done at Bourne- ville, which is recommended by the Sun- day School Union. The lecture was interesting throughout, and followed with much attention by the large number pre- sent. The lecturer pleaded with the churches to send up persons to Bourne- ville for a period of three months, in order that they might have an insight into the methods so as to carry on the work and make it suitable to the peculiar needs of Sunday Schools in the Rhondda. THAT Photo you like so much would make splendid Xmas Cards. Lester's the Pen- tre Photographers, will give it the right set- ting-at the same price as you pay for other Cards. Take it early, they have already started on Xmas Orders. 4918

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Ferndale. The Baptists of Ferndale held their anniversary meetings at Salem on Sun- day and Monday, and had exceptionally good meetings. The officiating ministers ,were the Revs. J. Williams, Cwmparc, and J. Griffiths, Aberdare. A lecture, under the auspices of the Free Church Council, was delivered by the Rev. Peter Price, Dowlais, on The Kingdom of Heaven," at the Welsh Wes- leyan Chapel on Monday evening. The large audience which had assembled to hear the eloquent preacher were treated to a brilliant lecture.

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Ystrad Rhondda. An interesting lecture was delivered by the Rev. Geo. Neighbour, Mountain Ash, at the Co-operative Hall on Tuesday evening, the 30th ult., under the auspices of the I.L.P., upon John Bull and His Moneybags." The chair was occupied by Mr. W. Jones. The hall was well filled with an audience which frequently showed its appreciation of the lecture. The lec- ture was magnificently illustrated by lantern pictures, ably manipulated by the lecturer. At Bodringallt (W.C.) Chapel, on Mon- day night last, Miss Wallis, of Bourne- ville, delivered an instructive lecture on the method adopted at Bourneville in carrying on Sunday School work, dealing chiefly with the primary department. The meeting was well attended. Mr. John Jones, M.E., Bodringallt, presided.

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Pentre. PHOTO Xmas Cards will be the rage this JL year. You can get them at Lester, 72, Llewellyn Street, Pentre, at the same prices as the other kinds. 4981 The programme of the Young People's Society at Siloh for this session includes one or two new features, such as Model Lessons for Children." One such lesson was given by Miss Hettie Davies (head- mistress of Blaenrhondda School) on Tuesday evening, the 30th ult. before an unusually large gathering. Miss Davies demonstrated a method of teaching a class of girls, her subject being The Good Samaritan." The whole address was lucid and simple, and proved that there is a correct way to teach. The chairman, the Rev. J. J. Williams, Tery warmly congratulated Miss Davies upon her demonstration, and thanked her on behalf of the society. A solo was rendered by Miss Margaret Thomas, and a quartet by Messrs. Evans, Thomas, Owen, and Wil- liams. —— Special services were held at the Wes- leyan Church, Pentre, on Sunday and Monday. On Sunday, meetings were addressed by the Revs. W. J. Britton and A. C. Rose. On Monday evening, there was a large congregation, in anticipation of an address by the Rev. J. Kernick upon missionary work in the West Indies. Those who were present were delighted by the address, showing how much has been attempted by Christian workers with a fair measure of success. The lecture was very interesting and instructive. In the absence of Dr. W. E. Thomas, the Rev. W. J. Britton presided. The half-yearly preaching festival at Siloh was held on Sunday last. The three sermons delivered by the Rev. J. J. Jones. B.A., Llanelly, were full of vigour and practical Christianity. The congre- gations were fairly large. Miss Wallis, Bourneville, addressed large audiences at Siloh and at Jerusalem on Sunday, giving details of method used at Bourneville in primary departments of Sunday Schools. In these schools, the children range from 4 to 8 years of age, and the classes are limited to three chil- dren per teacher. The methods advo- cated will be approved by most people, and can be adopted in the Rhondda Sun- day Schools at comparatively little cost. There are two objections whiah to us as Welsh people are exceedingly important. The first is the probable displacement of the Welsh language by the 'English, and the second arises from the fact that our schools are already working along defi- nite lines of instruction with a view to an annual examination. These two objec- tions must be overcome satisfactorily before many of our schools will adopt the new methods, successful as they are in English schools. The death of Mrs. William Herbert, Treharne Street, occurred on Thursday last, after many months' painful illness, which was very patiently borne. The deceased was only 40 vears of age. The husband and three children will miss her very much, and numerous friends also mourn the loss of one who had such a kind disposition. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon, the Rev. J. J. Williams officiating at the house and at the graveside at Treorchy Cemetery. Another well-known and highly re- spected lady died on Saturday night. We refer to Mrs. Howells, Queen Street, wife of Mr. William Howells. Deceased was practically a native of Pentre, one of a large number of sisters, many of whom still reside in the district. Mrs. Howells had been in* failing health for a consider- able time. We tender our sincerest sym- pathy to the family, consisting of hus- band and five sons, and also to the large number of near relatives. The church at Siloh will miss one of her most faith- ful members, and a Sunday School class will certainly have one empty seat which it will be difficult to refill. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon. Residents of Pentre will be interested to learn of the marriage of Mr. David Thomas, greengrocer. Queen Street, to Mrs. Jones, Lewis Street. The knot was tied on Monday morning by the Rev. J. J. Williams at Siloh. The number of people present was comparatively small, owing to the fact that the secret had been well kept.

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Trealaw. Two performances of T. Mee Pattison's operetta, Freddy and His Fiddle," were given at Calvary (English Wesley an) Chapel, Trealaw, on Thursday and Mon- day evenings last, the 2nd and 6th inst. Mr. T. P. John, Trealaw Schools, pre- sided on Thursday evening, and Mrs. W. P. Nicholas, The Garth, Trealaw, on Monday evening. The choir was under the conductorship of Mr. Watkin James, A.I.S.M., A. L. C. M., Trealaw. Miss F. Tudball, Clydach Vale, presided at the piano. The following artistes assisted the choir and took the principal parts: — Misses Beaty Constance Charles, Katie Lloyd. and Jennie James, representing Freddy," Thora*" and Bida," and Messrs. Hugh Meirion Pritchard, Robert Lloyd and Robert Jones, the "Sheriff," Beggar," and Father," respectively, while the part of Mother was taken by Mrs. Sibly, Sherwood. The perform- ances proper were preceded each evening by a miscellaneous programme, which con- tained the following items —" Our New Baby," Our Night Out," Scarf Drill," and The Suffragettes." Both entertain- ments were very well attended, in spite ot the inclement weather. The various characters were ably and successfully represented, but we think Miss Charles, who took Freddy's part, deserves special mention.

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Treherbert. 12 Bladed Safety Razors. The Ever Ready at 51-, the Gillette at 21/- Local Agent- R, T. Jones, The Tram Terminus, Treherbert. 4893 The latest attraction in Treherbert is to be seen at the Co-operative Stores. There, you are invited to a hot cup of "Vigoral," the most nourishing, stimu- lating, and invigorating beef beverage. You are also told by the lady represen- tative of the Vigoral Company the many ways Vigoral can be used. Pretty china mugs are given away to users of Vigoral. You are at the same tyne entertained by the melodious notes of a sweet little Geneva nightingale. Vigoral is without doubt the king of beef extracts. Don't fail to call and try for yourselves. A public meeting held at the Treher- bert Opera House on Wednesday (last week) was addressed by Lord Ninian Creighton Stuart, the Unionist candidate for Cardiff; Alderman Lewis Morgan, candidate for South Glamorgan; and Mr. Harold Lloyd. On the Treherbert Northern Union Football Grounds last Thursday, a 100 I yards' foot race was run, in wretched weather, for the. stakes of £ 5 a-side. The runners were Granville Walters and Jim I Lewis (right wing of the Treherbert Athletic R.F.C.), both of Blaenrhondda. Walters conceded a start of 3 yards to his opponent. Lewis retained his lead up to the 50 yards, but Walters was only 2 yards behind when the former breasted the tape. The True Success was the subject of an excellent sermon preached by the Rev. J. N. Elias, A.T.S., at Emmanuel (E.C.) Chapel on Sunday last. Colonel Otway conducted meetings at the Salvation Army Hall on Sunday. The Colonel lectured on The recent develop- ments of Salvation Army work at home and abroad." On Monday, the bands- men's social tea of the Salvation Army was a success. The following attended at the tables. &c. —Mrs. Harding, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Gruar, Mrs. Barnes, Mrs. Barrett, Mrs. Moses, Misses Morgan and Moore, and

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Tylorstown. A very interesting lecture was given at Bethany Congregational Chapel on Thurs- day last, when Prof. Fred Enoch, F.L.S., F.R.S., F.R.M.S., took for his subject "Aquatic Autocrats and Fairies," which was illustrated by limelight views. Mr. D. Jones, Pontygwaith, presided. The lecture was given under the auspices of the Ferndale Co-operative Society. Mr. T. J. Roberts and Mr. R. Griffiths were seriously injured while returning home after their day's work at No. 8 Pit on Wednesday last. A large portion of the roof giving way, buried both men. Roberts received nasty injuries to the head, while Griffiths escaped with a few minor injuries to body and arm. On Tuesday last, a very pretty wedding took place at Libanus (C.M.) Chapel. The contracting parties were Mrs. Sarah Ellen Phillips (eldest daughter of Mr. John Rees, contractor and undertaker, Ponty- gwaith) and Mr. Rees Jones, outfitter, &c., Tonypandy. The bride, who was prettily attired, was given away by her father, Mr. John Rees, while Dr. A. J. Jones, B.A., B.Sc. (brother of bridegroom), acted as best man. The Rev, D. R. Jones, M.A., Cardiff (brother of bride- groom), officiated. assisted by the Revs. D. M. Phillips, M.A., Ph.D., and E. Richards, Tonypandy. After the cere- mony, a reception was held at the bride's father's house, after which the happy couple left for London, where the honey- moon is being spent. The presents were numerous and costly. The funeral of Mr. William Lloyd took place on Tuesday last. Deceased was killed while at work at No. 7 Colliery the previous Wednesday. The cortege was one of the largest ever witnessed in the district. Deceased was 45 years of age, and was a faithful member at Ebenezer (W.C.) Chapel. The remains were interred at Llethrddu Cemetery. The immediate relatives were: —Mrs. Lloyd (wife) Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lloyd (father and mother); Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Lloyd (brother and sister-in-law); Mrs. E. A. Davies (sister); Mr. T. Hughes, Borth (brother-in-law); Mr. W. H. Hughes, London (brother-in-law); Mr. and Mrs. L. Hughes (brother and sister-in-law): Misses A. Hughes, Aberystwyth, M. Hughes. Borth, and M. Hughes, London (sisters-in-law); Mrs. Williams, Focbriw (aunt); Mr. T. Lloyd, Porth (uncle); Mr. Isaac Owen, Ystrad (uncle); Mr. R. Owen, Treorchy (uncle); Mr. and Mrs, David Evans, Abercynon (uncle and aunt); Mr. and Mrs. T. Nuttall, Clydach Vale (uncle and aunt). The Revs. Row- land Hughes, B.D., and J. R. Phillips officiated.

Clydach Vale. FOR ART and VALUE in Xmas Foot- wear, try T, J. THOMAS, Gwalia Boot Stores, Blaenclydach also Tredeezie Boot Stores, Tonypandy. Ask for your calendar and thermometer, free. 5120 THE days are getting darker. If yon want your rooms to look brighter, use Bagley's Y Goreu Furniture Paste (which does not finger mark). Sold everywhere in Id., 3d. and 6d. tins. One customer said Mr. Bagley, you have no need to advertise, your Paste advertises itself." 5006

Ogmore Vale. Bazaar—A very successful bazaar in aid of the trust funds of Bethel (P.M.) Church was held on Wednesday, the 1st inst., at the Wesleyan Schoolroom (kindly lont for the occasion). The bazaar was opened by Dr. A. W. Anderson, who was supported on the platform by Alderman Wm. Llewellyn, J.P. The usual attrac- tions were provided, viz., bran tubs, fish ponds, museum, &c., which were in charge of Messrs. T. Lewis, C. Wintle, and F. Dawe respectively. The following ladies and gentlemen presided at the various stalls, viz. —China, Mr. A. Card; Rose, Mrs. Williams (Aberdare Houe) j Daisy, Mrs. J. Morgan and Mrs. Morris; Chrysanthemum, Mrs. W. Llewellyn; Pansy, Mrs. T. Llewellyn; Maypole, Mrs. James; Bachelor, Mr. H. Tracey; Gentle- men's, Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Cockram; Toys, Mrs. Jones (Bridge Shop) and Mrs. Mansel; Refreshments, Mrs. J. Williams and Mr. Williams (seedsman). There was a large number present, and doubtless a good sum will be realised towards the funds. Quarterly Meeting.—The usual quar- terly meeting in connection with Calvary (E.B.) Chapel was held on Sunday night, the 5th inst. It was entirely a children's meeting, and was presided over by Mr. A. Reed, superintendent of the Sunday School. The programme was a good and lengthy one, and consisted of recitations, &c., by the, following:—Dd. Emanuel, George and Redvers Palfreman, George, Alwyn and Gwynfa Reed, David. Edith and Cassie Pope, Annie Davies (2), Ben James, M. A. Rose (2), Hetty Davies, Sarah and Florrie Broadway, Miss A. Cole, Miss G. Emanuel, Ben Rose, and Herbert Cole. A solo was rendered by Miss Ethel Morgan. A collection was made towards the Sunday School funds. Chamber of Trade.—The monthly general meeting of the Ogmore Vale Chamber of Trade was held on Thursday last at the Ogmore Valley Hotel, Mr. Percy Slocombe presiding. The secre-

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Maesteg. Political Meeting.—A public meeting was held on Friday last at the Town Hall, under the auspices of the Mid-Glamorgan Coneervative Association, when addresses were given by Lord Dunraven and Mr. Godfrey Williams, Aberpergwm, the can- didate for Mid-Glamorgan. "The chair was occupied by Mr. J. Boyd Harvey, J.P. Amongst those who were on the platform were Messrs. T. Jones, T. B. Boucher, A. Nicholas, R. J. Pole, D. J. Griffiths, W. H. Llewellyn, Cohen, W. T. Williams, the Revs. John Jones and Gilbert Williams, Drs. Sinclair Pearce and Morrison, Mns. E. E. Davies, Mrs. Griffiths (chemist), Mr. and Mrs. Paddi- son, &c. Cantata.—A musical cantata was per- formed at the Town Hall on Monday last, entitled Golden Hair and the Three Bears," by the Garth Children's Choir, under the able conductorship of Mr. Jas. Thomas Rees. The secretarial duties were carried out by Mr. E. Verley Merchant. The various characters were sustained as follows:—"Golden Hair," Miss A. Prosser (Maesteg); Woodland Queen," Miss L. Kinsey (Ogmore); Bard," Mr. Thomas Davies (Maesteg); Faithful," Miss Lizzie Thomas (Maesteg); Light- foot, Mies May Rees (Maesteg); Fraility Miss E. Evans (Maesteg); Airy," Miss Jennet Thomas (Maesteg); "Will o' th' Wisp," Miss M. Davies (Maesteg); "Big Bruin," Mr. T. E. James (Tondu); Mammy Muff," Mr. Cyril Crocker (Tondu); Tiny Cub," Mr. David Rees (Tondu); Forest Children," the choir. Including solos, duets and choruses, 81 items were rendered. The 'accompanist for the evening was Mr. Jno. Mort. Obituary.—The body of the Rev. Danl. James, nephew of Mr. Timothy James, of Llwydarth Road, Maesteg, was laid to rest at the Bethania Chapel burial ground on Wednesday morning last. The body arrived by train from Neath by the G.W.R. at 11.48. Outside the station, a large number of people had congregated, where a procession was formed and pro- ceeded to the graveyard.

Porth. We record with deep regret the death of Mr. William Williams, age 28, which took place on Thursday morning last at his residence, 34, Eirw Road, Britannia, after a brief and gainful illness. Deceased was chief saddler at the Lewis Merthyr Collieries for upwards of seven years. He was very well known and much esteemed throughout the locality, particularly at the Wyndham Constitutional Club, of which he was a very active member. Being also chairman of the Wyndham Debating Society, his genial presence and keen criticisms will be greatly missed by his many friends. The funeral left Porth in the early hours of Monday morning for Sennybridge, Brecon, where the inter- ment took place in the afternoon. Several friends "aid their last tribute of respect by accompanying the corpse to the station. Two beautiful wreaths were sent by his fellow-tradesmen and by the mem- bers of the Wyndham Club. The Rev. W. Thomas (vicar) officiated. Deceased leaves a widowed mother, one brother and two sisters. The third and last of the series of lec- tures under the auspices of the Porth Y.M.C.A. was given at Salem (W.B.) Chapel on Tuesday evening last, when Mr. Alexander Watson gave a very drama- tic recital of Charles Dickens' Nicholas Nickleby at Dotheboy's Hall." Mr. Watson having been to Porth before, his fame as an elocutionist was sufficiently advertised, and the sacred edifice was overcrowded. To attempt to adequately describe the lecturer's feat of memory would be futile. His interpretations of Dickens are so wonderfully real, that one imagines that he sees the very characters he impersonates. The dramatic art Mr. Watson displays as he adapts himself to £ i faractf~Mf- and Mrs. Squeers, Nickleby, and Smike, &c.—is really par excellence. The flexibility of his voice" and his remarkable control of it, its modu' lation, and the mobility of his enables him to delineate the exceedingly versatile characters of the author in at very convincing manner. From the com- mencement to the conclusion he maintains- full control of the audience. Always cul- tured, always artistic, abundantly humorous, one may safely say that there is no person doing more to popularise and- perpetuate Dickens than Mr. Alexander Watson, and judging by the sustained tokens of appreciation of the audience, Porth people shall yet have another* chance of hearing him. Mr. E: Samuel, M.A., occupied the chair.

The late Mr. THOMAS EVANS, Treorchy, whose funeral we reported i. last week's issue, was the oldest deacon of Bethania (W.C.) Church. For over thirty years he conducted the young people's prayer meeting on Saturday evenings. He was generally esteemed, and his funeral was largely attended.

HUMILITY AND WISDOM. Where humility is, there also is wisdom." It is the same thing as saying that humility is the counsellor of good sense, that the humble man is full of good sense, that he reflects before acting, that he mistrusts himself; he takes counsel, hei does not undertake more than he can do, he keeps from adventurous enterprises and has nothing to do with what he is not sure of. Scriptureasks: Hast thou,seen aman wise in con- ceit? There shall be more hope of a foot than of him."

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Messrs. Ford and Moore.. The tea was superintended by Ensign Mickleburgh, Lieut. Hughes, Bandmaster Hughes. and Deputy Brown. The secretary and trea- surer were Messrs. Helps and Ford. In the evening, after the tea, a band festival was held at Oarmel (W.C.) Chapel. An excellent programme was gone through, items being contributed by the massed bands of Treherbert, Pentre, Ystrad, and Trealaw, with Mr. Ben Thomas and Miss Clarke as soloists, and Mrs. Lewis as elocutionist, Quarterly meetings were held last Sun- day at Carmel (W.C.) Chapel. Songs, duets, recitations, dialogues, &,c., were rendered by the scholars of the Sunday School. Large congregations attended throughout the services.

tary, Mr. J. Chappell, was instructed to write to the Bridgend Chamber of Trade, co-operating with them in their action re the transference of the jury from Swansea to Cardiff. The secretary was also instructed to write to Mr. Hale, Nantymoel, secretary of the Horse Show Society, thinking him and hie committee for their suggestion re judging part of the next show at the Crossing Field. The Chamber are continuing their endeavours to alter the times of departure of the early morning trains from Ogmore Vale to Bridgend, as great inconvenience and injustice are caused to the children attend- ing the Bridgend County School.