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WILSON'S Auction Rooms, near Empire. Tonypandy For GREAT BARGAINS in Cork Linoleum, Furniture of Every Description, Bedding, Beds, etc. Tons of China, Marble Clocks and Bronzes. Sales Nightly by Auction at 6 o'clock. Pavilion Skating Rink, Tonypandy ■■■"■ I -'I The Largest, Best and most Up-to- date Rink in the Rhondda Valley. Y. Rinkimg is admitted to be one of the most Healthy Exercises possible. In this Rink you have abundance of space, pure air and the best skates in the District. SOMETHING NEW FOR THE VALLEY. The Directors wish to draw public attention to the following— Prof. J. E. PEACH, Manager of the above Rink, who has given Exhibitions at some of the largest Rinks, and recognised to be England's most Graceful Gentleman Skater, will, during the month commencing March 7th, on two nights per week, viz., Wednesdays and Fridays, and until further notice, give an Original Performance, Unequalled in any other Rink in the District. Doors open at 6-30; Exhibition at 9 p.m. I Admission—6d Skates, 1 For further particulars, &c., apply to Mr. J. E. PEACH, Manager. Keep your Eyes open for the next Grand Carnival.

Rhondda Tramway Extension C&c) Bill Goes through Second Reading Hia of Commons on Monday, the Rhondda. Urban District Council U ram ways Extension, &c.) BiH was read tl second time.

Funeral of Mrs. Kane, Wattstown On Tuesday morning of last week, there passed away, at her residence in Bailey Street, Wattstown, Mrs. Catherine Kane, the wife of Mr. Michael Kane and mother of Mr. J. Kane, M.E. (manager United National Collieries). Deceased has left behind her, besides the two above-named, two son*—Messrs. M. Kane, grocer, Wattstown, and James Kane. Mrs. Kane, who was 52 years of age at death, had only been ill a matter of five weeks or so, suffering from influenza and compli- cations, and despite close inedical atten- tion, passed away on the above-mentioned day. Deceased was highly respected both in her hative home, Lancashire, and in Wattstown. She was a typical Lancas- trian, an ideal hostess, and -possessed of a highly sympathetic and honest nature. The sadness of the event is heightened bv the fact that the deceased, who had all her life lived in Lancashire and had only been in South Wales for a period of nine months, intended in the coming summer to pay a visit to her old home. The funeral took place on Friday last, and although of a private nature, signs of deep respect were evident on all hands. The mourners were:-First carriage-Mr. Michael Kane (husband), Mr. John Kane, M.E. (son), Mrs. Price, Tyldesley (siiSterÙ, Mrs. Hewitt, Tyldesley (sister), Mr. and Mrs. James Kane (son and daughter-in- law) second carriage—Miss Mary Kane, Bryngarw (sister in-law). Mr. M. Kane, Hillside House (son), Mr. Wm. Hewitt, Tyldesley (brother-in-law), Mr. Sam Owen (nephew), Mr. John Kane, Owmbran (cousin), and Mrs. Mary A. Kane, Cwm- bran (cousin). The bearers were: — Messrs. S. G. Clissold (mechanical engi- neer), E. Prosser (overniall), Wm. Kent, and T. Bowen. The remains were interred at Glynta-ff Cemetei% Treforest, the Rev. Father M.cManus officiating. Wreaths were sent by Miss M and Messrs. J. and M. Kane, Mr. Michael Kane, Mr. and Mrs. James Kane, Mr. and Mrs. Mullings (London), Mr. and Mrs. Hewitt (Tyldesley, Lanes.), Mr. and Mrs. Owen, Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Clissold, and Mr. and Mrs. Prosser. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs. Jones Bros., undertake re, Ynyshir.

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Cardiff Flower Show. The Cardiff and County Horticultural Society's twenty-second annual flower show will be held in the Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, on the 20th and 24th July nexit, when substantial money prizes will be awarded for the best exhibits of flowers (wild and cut), plants, fruits, vegetables, forestry, honey, &c. Prizes will also be. awarded for the best decorated dinner table, and special challenge trophies, gold and silver medals, plate and cups will be given in the various classes. The schedule of prizes and forms of entry can be had on application to the secretary, Mr. A. Maurice Bailev, 24, Duke Street, 'Cardiff.,

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Rhondda County School, ) Porth. I St. David's Day was most appropriately I celebrated at the Rhondda County School. At assembly," a graphic account of the life and work of St. David was given by the headmaster, Mr. E. Samuel, M.A. In this he called atten- tion to the fact that the Welsh were a nation with a glorious past and fine traditions. He spoke of the beauties of the Welsh language and of the revival of the national spirit. In the afternoon, an eisteddfod was held in the Central Hall. This had been eagerly anticipated by the whole of the pupils, who entered into the traditional spirit with great enthusiasm. The pro- ceedings were presided over by the head- master, and D. J. Jones ably acted as secretary. The adjudicators were Mr. Tom Price, M.I.S.M., Merthyr, and mem- bers of the staff. The eisteddfod song, Y Deryn Pur," was sweetly rendered by Cissie Davies. This was followed bv a pianoforte solo, Codiad yr Hedydd." by Henry Draisey. Then came a competi- tion for boys, the solo being Nos CaJan." The prize was taken by J. Ivor EVans; a consolation prize given by some of the top form boys was awarded to David LI. Rees. In the English recitation, Milly Fine was successful, and in the Welsh, Blodwen Hallett. J. R. Davies was ad- judged the best in reading an uiipunt tuated passage in Welsh; the prize for ,reading a similar passage in English being divided between Gwenfron Howells and Gwladys Jones. The most keenly contested competition was that for in which the solo was Yn iaeh 1 ti, Gymru." The adjudicator deemed Gwen- fron Howells to be the best, though con- solation prizes were awarded to Cissie. Davies, Charlotte M. Davies, and Marion Thomas. In the singing at Sight com- petition, Charles N. Bennett gave a per- fect rendering of the chosen massage. This boy also took the prize for the ear test. The meeting became even more animated at the announcement of the competition for the staff. The test solo was Tot-iad y Dydd," and the prize was taken by Mr. N. G. Davies, B.Sc. Undoubtedly the event of the day was the choir competi- tion, Y Fwyalchen being the test niece. The prize was taken by "CÔr Gwalia," conducted by Nellie Jo-nell I ins choir had a formidable rival in thai com- posed of members of the staff, under the conductorship of Mr. A. S., Hodgson, B.Sc. The idea of holding an eisteddfod in schools on St. David's Day is to be heartily commended to lovers of Wales and Welsh traditions It was the desire of all present that this form of celebra- tion should be adopted every year, for it was felt that it had a most beneficial effect upon the production of an esprit de corps" among the pupils, and upon the development of their latent powers.

Rhondda Pupil Teachers' Centre. The annual St. David's Day celebra- tions in connection with the above Centre were held at St. Paul's. Church, Porth, on Tuesday, Dr. R. D. Chalke, M.A. (principal), presiding. The following pro- gramme was rendered —Choruses by the School and Girls' Choirs; solos by Misses Beatrice Willia,mist Maggie Jones, Mary Reynolds, Cissie Powell, Gwenfron Wil- liams, and Mr. Emrys Evans; duets by Misses Cissie Powell and Mary Reynolds penillion by Mr. Goronwy Thomai; and recitations by Miss Milwyn Adams and Mr- John Pryse Williams. Miss Milwvll Adams was adjudged to be 11 m ter "of the best Wel,sh verse* on The School Bell," and she was duly "chaifed..r, Then came a performance in Welsh of part of "The Winter's Tale" (Shakespeare). The artistes were:—Messrs. Alun Lloyd, Dan Robert Bonnell,- Ha\dn Pugli, Evan Williams, David Snlli a n_, and Misses Martha Lewis, Beatrice Williams, and Bessie Medlicot. Mr. T. A. Lewis, B.Sc. (the promoter of these celebrations), and the staff of the P.T. Centre were accorded a heary vote of thanks. At the close, the audienca gave vent to its exuberance in a rousing rendering of Hen Wlad fyNhadau" and" God save the King," in Welsh.

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Mardy. I A great deal is heard of the" balTack- ing of referees, but from incidents which occurred at Maid} during the past week, it would appear that referees them- selves are to a great extent—if not en- tirely-to blame. At the Hafod v. Mardy Ists match on Monday, the officiating referee was a particularly weak one, and the players on both sides soon became aware of this and took advantage if it. Several bad fouls' occurred, of which no notice Was taken, and players were fre- quently offside without the free kick beiiig awarded against the. offenders. This naturally tended to make!the spectators unduly, and the referee was the recipient of a. good deal of adverse criticism, which might easily have ended in personal violence. On Thursday, the converse side of the picture was seen, when Mr. Neale, of Bristol, referee'd the Merthyr v. Mardy senior cup-tie. He was voted the keenest referee ever seen at Mardy, and although he seemed to see every infringe- ment of the laws of the game—however slight—and did not hesitate to punish the offenders, there was not a single person in the large crowd of enthusiastic sunnorters of both clubs who cavilled in the least degree with any of M.r. Neale's decisions. He was strictly impartial, and was frequently applauded for his keen- ness. Mr. ineale has officiated in over 570 matches; comment is needless. In the match with Hafod, Mardy found themselves "up against" tactics well calculated to upset their combination, and they have to thank the hard, often brilliant, work of Levi for being enabled to share the points 'and save their ground record. That the game was vigorous may be judged from the fact that two of Mardy's best players (Latham and 'Soxer' Jones) had to stand down for the Mer- thyr match on the Thursday. Alf. Stagg was given a trial in the Hafod match as full-back, and with very little practice is likely to make a good partner for the veteran Hugh Jones. The fourth attempt of Mardy and Merthyr to decide who shall compete with Ton in the semi-final of the South Wales Cup again ended in a draw—two goals each being scored, Merthyr won the toss and elected to play with the wind behind 'them. A minute or so after the kick-off, a heavy snowstorm occurred, of which Merthyr took full advantage. and while the snow was being blown into the faces of the Mardy men, Merthyr scored their two goals. Snow ceased fall- ing after about ten minutes, and gave Mardy a chance to recover their lost ground. They seemed to play very half- heartedly for some time, until a penalty was given against Merthyr: Levi. who took the kick, placed the ball in the hands of the visiting custodian, who managed to clear. From this time on Mardy took the upper hand, and main- tained it practically throughout the game, although they failed to score in the first half. After half-time, Mardy got well away and kept pegging away at the Merthyr goal, shots by Alden, Jacobs, Levi, McDonald and Nash just going wide or were got at bv the visitors' goalie, who was playing a fine game. After hard trying, Levi at last scored for Mardy, and -i r a, while later Hugh Jones converted a penalty, thus making the scores level. An extt.ra. half-hour was played, and although Mardy strived might and main, they were unable to pierce the Merthyr defence. Merthyr had two good full-backs, but the halves were the mainstay of the team. The fifth attempt will be made at Mer- thyr on Thursday to decide what is proving to be a hard tussle. Good luck attend the Rhondda club. On Saturday last, a hard fight" was witnessed at Mardy between the Mardy premiers and their old rivals, Ton-Pentre. The game, although a, "friendly," was very keenly contested, both sides playing hard for supremacy, and Mardy were nearly successful in their efforts, Fyfe equalising for Ton three minutes before the finish. In this game Williams, the Mardy goalkeeper, 0'8ve a wonderful dis- play of goalkeeping. In the second half, while Ton had the assistance of a very strong wind and Mardy were playing only ten men. he saved several remarkably good shots, and was heartily applauded for his really brilliant display; he un- doubtedlv saved his side from defeat. Hugh Jones also performed yeoman ser- vice, and ably assisted Williams in retaining what .is becoming the bugbear of the Mardy Committee—the ground record. Bob Nash performed wonders. and proved himself to be a, worthy ex- ponent of the art of upsetting the attack of opposing forwards.

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The Mardy Albions have lost their chance in the Barnes O'Hare Cup, meet- ing their Waterloo at Wattstown last Saturday. Although defeated, they were not disgraced, having made a good fight against severe odd- They are more determined than ever to give a good j account of themselves in the Trehafod Charity Cup competition.

Gelll. The death of George Marks, 14, Lloyd Street, Gelli, took place on the 22nd ult., after a brief but severe illness, at the age of 43 years. The funeral took place on Saturday, the 26th ult., the mortal remains being laid to rest at Treorchy Cemetery. The Rev. E. W. Davies, of Hebron, Ton, officiated at the house and graveside. Among the mourners were: Mrs. Sarah Jane Marks (widow); Mr. and Mrs. Annie Davies (son-in-law and daugh- ter) Mr. and Mrs. Griff. Jones (son-in- law and daughter) Mr. and Mrs. Robbins (son-in-law and daughter); Mr. George Fry (son); Mr. and Mrs. Perry (brother-in-law and sister); Mr. and Mrs. Lingley (brother-in-law and sister); Mr. and Mrs. W. Rendall (brother-in-law and sister); Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Fatft {bro- ther-in-law and sister): Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fort- (brother-in-law and sister): Mr. James Farr, Quaker's Yard (brother- in-law) and Mr. Fred Fair, Caerau (brother-in-law). The funeral arrange- ments were conducted by Messrs. Howell Williams and Son, undertakers, Ystrad- Rhondda.

GiPl Preacher at Llwynypiar. Miss Maggie Bevan, Caerphilly, a gifted young evangelist, will deliver U addresses at Jerusalem Chapel, Llwynypia, on Sun- day and Monday next. This marvellous girl preacher, who is a niece of DT. Gomer Lewis, Swansea, and only 16 years of age, has been drawing immense congregations throughout South Wales, and is the pos- sessor of over 150 National and other eis- teddfod prizes for reciting. &c.

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