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Hippodrome, Tonypandy. tMany good things are served up this w?e& at the ? Hippo for the delectation ? ? patrons. A Tragedy in Belgrade" tS the title cf a. very powerful series of piidobwures depicting the murder of the King '<?d Queen of Servia, which took place a f?W years ago in the Servian capital. Our fd detective friend. Nick Carter, appears 'ML the screen once more in a chapter of lmg adventures, whilst the comic lament is well to the fore in Scroggins from Blankshire and "Macaroni Soup." TS.e variety portion more than upholds tts reputation. Horace Wheatley occu- §?8 the premier position with his funny 1'dsh "bulls" and his equally funny sazigs.from the Emerald Isle. His racy ira=niscences of poor old Mclntyre <H<;aae a great deal of fun and lots of ,applause. The Maximilian Troupe of Mrmbats (two ladies and two gentlemen) <Ma remarkably clever in their marvellous equi.libristic and juggling performance, <tmd Marshall and Parr, who appear in a -te&ned vocal and comedy act, are respon- sitile for some clever singing and a. huge 4,mou,nt of fun. Nellie Navette, charac- ;ised as the English Genee," gives an oxf!t.ibition of very smart dancing, and w&so some idea of the poetry of motion." The orchiestra, under the conductorship of. Mr. Burgess, give a splendid render- iog of Suppers popular overture, Pique

Theatfe Royat, Tonypandy. The romantic drama. The Breed of tjie Treshams," is receiving adequate jus- tice at the hands of Mr. Frank Bertram's (company at the Royal thia week, and is Xi&{H'a.cting good houses. The plot is novel «Mt& well conceived, and the various char- &T?ers are in the hands of thoroughly .cijpame artistes. The costumes of the period are accurately depicted and the &3enery excellent. The audience are car- fMd back in the most realistic manner to times of Cromwell and the Civil War, *nd are enthusiastic In their expression ,o:k approval. For next week, Mr. Duckworth .anuOunces a return visit of Miss Marie E4a-mar and Mr. Fred C. Somerville's jroMa-ntiQ Venetian drama. "The Tyrant."

Empire, TonypaMdy TiM Ace of Hearts is the title of a.K intensely dramatic sketch, presented hi James Willard and Company. The 6t-1 of the plot concerns a journalist, his wi% and a friend of the family. The .c,,AUin rises disclosing the little party at supper, at which mutual felicitations are p;MBed. The journalist then proceeds to <MS Bight duties, accompanied by his 'f'l?nd. The latter returns a few minutes bter, and makes love to his friend's wife. The husband returns, and a desperate 4&me takes place. The two men play a STeNte of cards and the one to pick up thb &nal card, The Ace of Tearts," dies. The fatal card is drawn by the faithless tvi-and, and he and the woman are shot dead by the husband. The acting through- lO&S is of a strong character, and a splen- did dance is executed by the lady. Miss iw,7a,riet Yemen is another popular turn. IH,r greatest hit is "Emblems," a patriotic song which brings forth rounds of applause. Stelling and Dog are an pulsing duo. The dog is splendidly twined, and never betraya a mistake. {t W. Webber, the well-known basso, R &gs a couple of his popular songs and m much appreciated. Augustm and RJ.rlley, in barrel jumping, are respon- <h.le for a, very clever turn, and so is Bsrt 'Williams, a ventriloquist. Alec E,o-ndal is a comedian with a style of his ,77-n, together with the Devonshaws, comedy sketch artistes. Leslie EMe, a vocal comedian, and the Empiro- pi complete a stronec programme.

Pavilion Skating Rintk, Tonypandy Rnmours are being circulated In the d strict to the effect that several nasty accidents have occurred to persons whilst <M the above Rink. We are authorised t? state by the management that no aeci- d mts to rinkers whatever have taken phce; on the other hand, no pains are f!.red to make the Pavilion comfortable ic. every respect, and its patrons may T'?:;t assured that to rink" at the .Pvilion means rinking in absolute safety. A gymkhana is promised us in a short tr-fSe.

Palace Forth An excellent programme is submitted at the Palace this week, the special at- traction being E. D. Forl, the Australian Sundowner, President of the Face Trust, a turn that instantly captures the audi- ence. Thta unique turn displays excep- tional merit and meets with loud applause. The Spanish Goldinis also perform wonder- ful feats of skill, which are quite original, and secure showers of applause. A very fine turn is contributed by Godfrey Price, the celebrated Welsh baritone, in his scena, The Trumpeter." Artistic staging, with delightful scenery, and pos- sessing a voice which alone is capable of catching the crowd. Price makes a splen- did impression, and is accorded quite an ovation. The Rangers are the apes of trick and comedy cycling) and are graciously received. Lydia. Neilson's Boys and Girls, in their smart and up-to-date soena, "A Drawing Room Rehearsal," are also exceptionally good; and so are M&I%Ige Cliffe and Eveline Vanstan, in their comedy duo. Howard and Wallis, in their sketch, are responsible for roars of laughter; while Sam Williams; char- acter and vocal comedian, is also in loud demand. The Palascope, with its assort- ment of pictures, is par excellence and augments a good show.

Tivoli Pentfe The top of the bill this week is Fred Poplar, eccentric comedian, who com- bines good singing with nrst-class char- acter representation. A very fine show is given by Mdlle. Hengleur's troupe of dogs, including valuable Russian poodles and prize dogs of various types. The dozen or so dogs have been exceedingly well trained, and the intelligent animals cause interest and amusement. Another very fine turn is that by Joad Hereb, a Sphinx wizard. His feats are mystifying, accomplished neatly, quickly and effec- tively. Parks and Price, a pair of instru- mentalista, provide enjoyment with some excellent music on a variety of instru- ments, including concertinas, violin, piano and mandolines. The final solo, The Lost Chord," upon comet with accom- paniment on pipes, and assisted by orches- tra., is really fine, and elicits demands for an encore. Kitty Wager, as come- dienne, and Phillip and Bristow, as come- dians and dancers, are also good, the former being in great demand by the occupants of the popular parts of the house. Of the pictures, Why Girls Leave Home" is screamingly funny, while CSrcua Life is intensely interest- ing and dramatic. "The Lady Killer" is very amusing, and rr A Storm on the Blue Coa-st depicts some violent water rushes upon land rocks. The improved orchestra deserves a few words of praise.

Opafa House, Tfeherbeft For the nrst three nights of this week. Home. Sweet Home was presented, with distinct success by Messrs. Travis Green ancL Arthur Hinton'a company at the abovelvtheatre. This play has been rightly described as A piece which plays a tune upon the heartstrings of humanity." An atmosphere of the home, with all its little everyday incidents, was notioM-Me throughout, but it was parti- cularly evident in the second act, where the innocent prattling of Dora-" (little Hilda Yokes) appealed direct to the heart. The various other parts were played with great skill. The principal parts of Joan" and Stephen Armitage were played by Miss Florence Zillwood and Mr. Arthur HInton. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week. Miss Inez Howard's company (under the direction of Mr. Henry ChatteII) will present the great Lyceum success, Pete" (by Hall Caine and Louis N. Parker). This play was a phenomenal success at the Lyceum Theatre. London, where It was played to over 300,000 people. Thompson's gigantic pantomime produc- tion, entitled The Babes in the Wood," will be the attraction during the whole of next week.

New Workmen s Hall Ferndstle. There was a large audience present on Monday evening to witness the first per-. formance of the well-known and popular Christmas pantomime, Dick Whittington and His Cat,by Mr. Harry Benet's com- pany, numbering 40 artistes. There was a wealth of colour in the dresses and scenery, whilst incident never flagged from beginning to end. The principal characters were all in good hands. Miss Nellie Dyson as Dick Whittington was a great success, and sang in splendid style "I can picture Polly." "Alderman Fitz- warren," impersonated by Mr. Cliffe Owen," was also a great success, and gave a magnificent rendering of Acci-

CM ODE* THEATRE OF EJWtrtf?E. VAR!ET!ES, TONYPANDY. Poprietors The Tonypandy Empire Theatre of Varieties, Ltd. hneral Manager Mr. WALTER WEIGHT A<tslstant Manager r.WILLPEARSON 6-30 -Two Performances Nightly. 8-4S Monday, Feb. 14th, 1910, and during the week. G:Fe A.I'iIJ X» STAR C01VI:P.A.-Y Note the Prices.-GALLERY, 3d. (Saturdays, 4d.); PIT, 6d.; CIRCLE & STALLS, GRAND CIRCLE. 1/6; ORCHESTRA STALLS, 1/6; BOXES, 10/6 (to seat 5), SINGLE SEATS, 2/6. Advance Booking for every Performance without extra charge. Box Ottice Open Daify from 11 till 4. Tetephoae No. 42. Nate the Times.—First House: Doors open at 6.15, commence at 6.30 p.m. Second House: Doors open at 8.30, commtaice at 8.46 p.m. All Children must be paid for. Seats not guaranteed. No money returned. The management reserve the right to refuse admission.

dents," with which he fully captured the large audience. Miss Stella Millar, who took the part of Alice," was a- great hit. Mr. Harry Benet ably did his part as Idle Jack." The celebrated Stanto and Grieve, acrobats, displayed wonder- f ful ability. Their hand-to-hand balancing was par excellence. The La Dor Troupe and the Delorosas were also well ap- plauded;, while the San Remo Girls gave an excellent exhibition of dancing. Last but not least were Kloof and Ramsey, who took the house by storm. Miss Ramsey, in he:y impersonation of Fire- ny," was a splendid success, and her singing of Somewhere won hearty ap- 17 plause. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, (( The Prince and the Beggar Maid" is being staged by Miss Inez Howard's com- pany.

Cardiff EtYtpife. Miss Victoria Monks heads the bill at Cardiff Empire next week..when the favourite comedienne will give selections from her highly popular songs. The great protean actor, Chanti, is on the same bill. He will give a magnincent series of transformation dances, includ- ing Old- Heidelberg, the pipes and reels of Scotland, a Chinese Feast of Lantems, a Neapolitan Serenade, a. Danse a la, Russe, the Spanish Bullnghter, the quick- ness of his change only being equalled by his rare versatility. Other attractions Include Billy," the human-brained horse; Nina Wood, pre- senting songs at the piano; Tom Bryce, In a comedy interlude, A Dude's Wooing Rich Taylor, the novel ven- triloquist Arthur Leslie; Dan Fraser, the Scotch comedian; Frank Cass, char- acter comedian; and a new series of pic- tures.

Olympia Skating Rink, Pentfe. The grand masquerade carnival at the Olympia on Shrove Tuesday will long be remembered. There was the largest pos- sible attendance, every seat being occu- pied, whilst all the available standing space was also taken up. Tbo .demands of the spectators were well catered for by both management and competitors. Com- petitions were held at intervals, the time- table being rigidly adhered to. There were prizes for both ladies and gentle- men in five competitions. Results: — Best comical costume (lady): Miss Collins, Treherbert (" Coon "). Best comical costume (gent): Mr. D. Hooper. Treherbert (" Galloping Major "). Most handsome costume (lady): Miss Price, Ton (" Helen of Troy "). Most handsome costume (gent): Mr. Edwards, Ton ("The Lord Mayor's Coach- man "). Best novel costume (lady): Miss Nicholas, Treorchy (" A Lady from the North Pole "). Best novel costume (gent): Mr. Homer, Pentre (" Bride and Bridegroom "). Two-step: Miss Evans, Treorchy, and Mr. Baulsh, Treorchy. Waltz: Miss Hill and Mr. W. G. Warden, Treherbert. A confetti nght proved very enjoyable. The band, conducted by Mr. Blake, gave excellent selections, while the manager, Mr. Studd, ably assisted by Miss Turner and Messrs. Johns and Studd, deserve a meed of praise for their excellent arrangements. The limelight was mani- pulated by Mr. Harrison, photographer, Tonypandy.

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Bfake Van on Rhondda River- A goods engine and brake van became derailed on the Taff Vale Railway, U:giper Cymmer Siding, Perth, on Saturday afternoon. A powerful crane succeeded in placing the engine on the metals. When operating on the van the crane fell over on its side, and the heavy vehicle poised in mid-air crashed into the Rhondda River bed. The crane-driver jumped from his machine, and escaped without injury.

Second Round Trehafod Charity Cup. MARDY ALBIONS ogis, WATTSTOWN 0 Played at Mardy on Monday last, before a good crowd of spectators. Watts- town kicked oif and their left wing was set going. Hill drove them back with a splendid kick. The Albions soon began to press, and Hayward saved a fine shot from Owens. The Albions continued to press, and the Wattstown backs were having a warm time. Wattstown got away, and Shaw receiving, looked like going through, when Light, the Albions' centre half, robbed him of the ball and sent a splendid pass to Dai Bake, who worked his way between the Wattstown defence, and scored with a ripping shot, giving Hayward no chance to save. The Albions were now playing a splendid game. Chris Owen received a pass from Perry, and scored the second goal for the Albions. Half-time arrived with the Albions leading by two goals. Restarting, the Albions went right through and scored in the first few seconds. A bout of passing right across the field was indulged in by the Albions' forwards, and Bake scored with an un- stoppable shot, and the Wattstown defence had a gruelling time. The Albions again got away, and Perry, receiving the ball in his own half, centred it to Grimths, who scored. Wattstown were now all to pieces, and Chris Owen, receiving from Idwal Evans, scored the fifth and last goal. YSTRAD LADS 3 gis., ST. -CYNON'S RESERVES 1. Played on the Star Field, Ystrad. St. Cynon's started with ten men, two of them not being regular players. From the kick-on the Lads got away, and had hard lines in not scoring. After a few minutes' play the ball was kicked into the river, necessitatiwg a wait of ten minutes. From the throw in, Ystrad got in front of the visitors' goal, and a shot was sent in which gave the goalie no chance Following this, St. Cynon's buckei up, but the homesters' defence was sound and the visitors were forced back, and had' to give.a corner. The kick was splendidly taken, and in the general scramble the ball was put through. From the restart, the Reserves got away, but the home backs saved well and play settled down in midneld. The visitors made another spurt and tried combina- tion, but the wretched condition of the ground prevented this, and again Ystrad drove them back into their own goal. Pritchard was again beaten, thus giving the homesters a lead of 3 goals. St. Cynon's made a determined raid on the home goal, and N. Morgan scored with a soft sboib.

HIPPODROME TONYPANDY Sole Lessee Mr. WiLL STONE. General Manager Mr. EDGAR HARPER. ? 0? ?o/??, ?e6.7??, ar??? c?/? ?e ?ee?. 0 ?? U?J? T?mrjECE ?XG?T??r O?t?U TENNYSON aDdWALLJS Comedians. SISTERS SLATER, Vocalists, Instrumentalists and Dancers. Andrews and Thompson In vocal Scena—" The Rube and Romany." A real novelty, H!CKS & HUNTER, Ice Skate Dancers. RANDOLPH KING Great Protean Artiste. WILL STONE'S €L€C TW C BIOSCOPE. Always up-to-date. Showing a special series of Pictures of the PARIS FLOODS. All Children must be paid for. PEOPLE S POPULAR PRICES-Gallery, 3d, Early Doors, 4d Pit, 6d Early Doors 9d.; Stalls, Early Doors, Is. 3d. PNTRE. Sole Lessee Mr. WILL STONE. General Manager Mr. EDGAR HARPER. Resident Manager Mr. R. MoTHERSlLL. ? Ttf? Monday, February ? ? ??r? ?? '??? Twice N!ght!y. 0-?? William Heilbron and Company present the Powerful Dramatic Playlet- A THE RAWSOM'S, Miss MAGGIE and Master JACK. Direct from the London Coliseum. &!Ie:» -s. & I=-8:8e:»-Cï-ti ie Special Contenental Dancing Act. THE BETSON'S, Comedy Cyclists. The Black Boss. TIVOLI ORCHESTRA, under the Conductorship of Mr. J. H. CHAMBERS. JE?LEC7?/C B?OSCOFJE. e 30 MT TWXCJE NXCmTJLY 8 30 NEXT WEEK- Mr. DAN TnoMAs' Grand Pantomime, D!CK WHITTINGTON," Direct from London. The Largest and best PANTOMIME that has visited the Valley for years. Seats can now be Booked. Ring up Telephone, 9 Pentre. Peopte's Popular Prices-Gallery, 3d Early Doors, 4d Pit, 6d., Early Doors, 9d.; C!rc!e, ts. Early Doors, Is 3d Reserved, Is 3d. I OPERA HOUSE TTRBBCEJRBERT Proprietors Poole's Theatres, Limited Manager Mr. M. B. Pedlar. February 14th, 1910, for Six Nights and One Matinee, Mr. JOHN L. THOMSON'S Grand Annual Gorgeous Christmas Pantomime— Babes in the Wood Of Robin Hood and the Mortly Men of Shefwood Forest GrRAND TRANSFORMATION SCESJNTE ç Entitled- "A Dream of Faipyland." Nightly at 7-30. Doors open at 7-15. EarJy Doors at 7. First Circ!e 2s.; 2nd Circle Is. 6d.; Pit Is-; Gaiiery 6d Early doors, 3d. extra to all parts n_ Mew Workmen's Hall, Ferndate Resident Manager-Mr. DAVID WILLIAMS. Secretary-Mr. WILLIAM JAMES. Thufsda-y, Friday, & SaLtUfdaLy, Feb. H7,18, .&: 19 (Three Nights only) 11 Important Engagement of Miss INEZ HOWARD'S Co. (Under the Direction of.Henry Chattel!), in the Phenomenal Success from the Lyceum Theatre, London, .JPIt 3E: î:IE:: By Hal! Came and Louis N. Parker. P.riees of AdInission, &:c= as Usual. E CARDIFF M ?B (QUENN STREET) ?MMiMMM Managing Director. OSWALD STOL SMH TWICE NIGHTLY-6.45 and 9 o'clock SWB ??? booked daily by Post or Tele. No. 625 -0- W? Monday, Feb. 14th. t9<0,anddur<MS: H M the Weeit. ? John Bull's Girl! ? VtCTOROA MONKS, I London's Favourit6 Comedienne. ? The Modern Prcetus CHANTI, in a magnincent t series of Transformation Dances. H FRANK OASS Character Comedian. The marvel of the Century. BILLY the human Dtt? brained horse. ?? ARTHUR LESLIE, Comedian. jj?m "A Dude's Wooing." N ? TOM BRYCE in a Comedy interlude, entitled- "A Dude's Wooing." THE AMERICAN BIOSCOPE, shewing New ?? Pictures. a ? NINA WOOD, presenting songs at the piano, ? RICH TAYLOR, a Novel Ventriloquist. JtJ) DAN ERASER, Scotch Comedian. PALACE FORTH. Proprietors Poole's Theatres Co., Limited Managing Director Mr. C. W. Poole Local Manager Mr. J. W. By north Monday, Feb. 14, & during the Week. Great Success of the Ø" ONE Performance a Nights Instead of two. We introduce an extra hour per night of the most UP-TO-DATE LIVING PICTURES, in addition to onr SPLENDID VARIETY COMPANIES WEEKLY thua giving One Big Thfce Hours Show firom 7 to 10z And as the Palace is large, there will be no Advance in Prices. Thus the cheapest seats will only co'-t you ld. per hour. No other Palace in the United Kingdom will put on such a Big Show for so little money. Open Nightly at 6-50. Early Doors at 6-40. Commence at 7 o'clock, and finish about 10 o'ctock nightly. Times to suit the Miner, who has to rise early, and the family where the children have to attend school. Prices to suit all pockets and the times. Special Attraction for this Week—Engagement of HARVEY'S Celebrated American Boys and Gtirls, including Miss Daisy Dennis and Mr. Frank Victor, in their own Original Novelties of Song and Dance. STIDDEB and DUNBAR, The South African Comedy Duo, in something new and novel. Master AM YORK, In a smart Vaudeville Act. The EMPIRE TRIO, In a Comedy Speciality Burlesque of Vocal Harmony, Park Pets." BLANCHE and DIACOFF, In their Great Cycle Whiz. The MARS TRIO, Military Gymnasts, in a Clever and Spectacular Speciality. THE LATEST BtOpCOPE In a long series of Selected Animated Picturea. The first pick of all the best producers. Grand Change—Totally different from those exhibited last:week. Special Series of Filma, illustrating in the most graphic manner the PARIS FLOODS. Street after street, square atter square being inundated. People escaping from their houses by ladders into the boats, turning Paris into Venice, and doing damage calulated at £50,000,oou the moat awful calamity since the Franco German war Mr. & Mrs. George Leonard, In their latest Sketch, Coming Home." The PALACE BANO of selected Mufician". One Of the best in the provinces. Conductor-Mr. Stuart Lane Cifcte, t/- (Early doors. 1/3, reserved at 1/3). Pit and Ba.)cony, 60. (Early doors. 9d.) Gallery, 3d. (Early doors, 4d.) Bicycles stored in a special room free of charge. Smoking permitted in all parts. No whistling or shouting allowed. Mr. Poole respectfully asks the public to assist him in maintaining good order in all parts of the house. Nothing will be permitted on the Stage to offend the most fasti- dious. The Management reserve the right to refuse Ad- mission without explanation. 007 W IF W T???a T??? ?w &. ary ? FTf??w F ?H?, CARD!FF Sole Proprietor ROBERT BEDFORD EVERY EVENING at 7-30 & SATUR. DAY at 2, LYN HARDING and SIDNEY COOPER'S COMPANY In the Great Naval Play- The Flag Lieutenant, By Major W. P. Drury & Leo Trevor. Next Week- A Message from Mars. Box Office at Theatre, 10 to 5, and during the Performance. Nat. Tel Cardiff 376. I Royat CLARENCE THEATRE PONTYPRIDD. ø- THEATHESCOPE with all the Latest Pictures. February 14, and for Six Nights. Miss MAY NEILL & Mr. GEO. KIRK'S Principal Company in u su HER LUCK IN Lnllklo DO by Chas. Darrell. Miss MAY NEILL as NelUe Harborne. 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. ??-??. ?? I} MsMre ??a ? ?? ? €00? Measure ? ?S ?A Yours if 'tis SS ?S? M <? ?S? ??m???y?sa ?? ?NsM?S??M JS? ? .?gSSHSS ?MMO ?s ?NMBWWN)B"Bw M Br'ttofL Printed for the P'roprietorB by MeMrx. Ev&DB & Short, ToByDemdy, and pubUjtM by the Propnetora "The Rho-nrirle, Leader," lamited. a.t their Omra. mor BTuIdings, De Winttm BtrMt Ttwi- poacl*, m the OmMtv af GlamoJ"