Papurau Newydd Cymru
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A WIFE'S TEMPTATION.
( Copyright.) A WIFE'S TEMPTATION. Bt SHIRLEY RAYNAUD, author of i,ni Christmas Bells at Itealmont," Acrogg the Atlantic," &c. Ihe —5— Octowl *aS 8ettin<? Fracombe one beauti* tow/ i eTen'nS- -A.8 he sank lower and «i,a«r8 ^'uo ^'ne the 8ea» he cas'; 6 bold u *'Sht °ver the little town. look«d out !!eadland t0 your right, as you °utline -L .8ea> was clearly defined in its 'Parsed UP huge boulders inter- 8°mewha(- 1 °f heather, bright still, but 'n 'he w;n jPask their glory. He was reflected t08e one K°VS SreJ stone houses which Hieh Q ,nd another, until you reached &8cendin„ when you paused before f»ct, bujft ^er- The little town was, in *0,1ld ?Pon hills on every side, and you Jardi n< i6 ,en hard put to it to find fifty A littl» <■ ground. V V the Clift° the west of the town, about a mile ltands I Road, which is somewhat winding, '8 prettilv^ S^one c°ttage facing the sea. It all-ere with ivy and other creepers, th^ f.'c^ure8(llle' nestling with its back fl Jr > stone porch, »l»aya gr'ov^ summer time, sweet peas are ftia Oct\R^a'nst *'le entrance to the porch on ^"tost &° -6i evening stood a young woman, r'n6 on l ^10u8h y°u could see a wedding- from he^ ^la as s'ie shaded the sun Cliff eyes. Strangers passing along the ??tr*ncincr ?aUS,ed to 8aze upon the woman's 'he 8 loveliness. She was only a cottager, finest «f„.aMailor' and was dressed in the c°tton bl a dark-blue skirt and white high d« 0U8e bodice > hut many a woman of for h etree would have given untold wealth present eau*y °f form and feature. At the ?Qy notwom.?nt 8h? seemed all unconscious of lovely k_Ce s'le might be attracting, for her h°rij0n T were fixed intently upon the a large \here- just crossing the sun's disc, was girl i ,'P making her way westward. The the ijjj steadily until the sun sank, and sigjj L8 en^reV to view then, heaving *aited' i turned slowly from the door, her elbow and sat down, leaning >80 8, uPon the round white table. III ah Ife s gone again," she said to herself. War I?0'' see this side of Christmas, not until far into the New Year. '8«mg ^i1 y«u only knew how long the time hovue „i en have nothing to do but keep the only ]e.ean Rnd look after myself! If you'd •honJd f 8° and work, as I used to, I yourg, y lonely. But it's that pride of ou have more pride about me than gli or me." r bega: t roused herself, lighted the lamp, and tooved t0PrTre ^er supper. As she the and fro between the cupboard and "hich she passed and repassed the door, the lSftl V. stood wide open. She, being in had teA 'f^t; did not notice a young man who the OBn • upon the low stone wall on s'de of the uneven road. He, L had h Cou^ distinctly soe her; in fact, halt-ho been lazily watching her for the last "rfh♦ *nd Coi* figure, and what lovely hair 'fiovy "ring he said, as he watched her. JO «e& t T ee^ looked, too, as she gazed out i r husK jnder who sailed away in that ship °v«d K suppose ? I^ucky man, to be woman! Well, I may as 'teady J}' an<3 with this he started at a j°Wn, J[jCe' and had soon crossed the little bote} walking up the steps of his I th, 'my let re ? he inquired, as he passed (desk. No, riot tDenilion said the landlord; fie raif'if- '3ut believe there is a paper." i?°ducced 0Ter the pigeon-holes and Siaon t, a newspaper addressed to H. • trenVi Collingwood Hotel, Fracombe." the wClnan the paper, carelessly tore Rapper, and carried it with him as ^owly up to his room. He flung L«' t0 an easy-hair by the open window L • li»t n* over it. His eyes ran down re*pi,0 j on the first page. As j'^ly l*8t one he started up sud- ('°Wn' ,1'th an oath, then flung the paper w a terrible look came into his face, tty » iu never have believed it of you, a^r 'all I?uttered "so the reports are true, it11* Dun'i v. y°u deserye all you get, and {hat jjjjj W'nt will not be light, married tp trui»' k WOuW hare loved you, had yo^ '«H fool.ii L am not the first man who has s,t. j, hy a woman, and I shall not be the *°U n,a j*- go straight to the bad now, Kitty, Yourathe sweet consolation that it's ant 8aid' with a sneer. Part f -r?ware that this was weakness on pending Denison, whom I am not h risen ?* ought, as a model man, to 'fied • V, a his trouble, and come out ^h jftate i Harry Denison was not made of v.int»,bla His was a nature of many good 8 t 8adly lacking in true manliness. ^hat iam,ing' .^00' had not helped to bring rich ftf ^or' as on^ 8011 Dn««{ki had been pampered in devoid way- His love for Kitty Bruce he jv,: good in him, and with her ProvJi £ ^ave done wonders. But Kitty lift false, and her cast-off iover Of gL. ^^y reckless. or i« 18 of women; it either w mars. k •* • • • • • a bight, sunshine had been the harbinger rw ^omin™ -^r day, and by nine o'clock in i\„ j Nora Stevens had locked lief fr*r the Rnd on a six-mile walk Vho°rg" Her obJect was to visit an old tjj^matism ^as n°w bedridden through hrv6 ^("aint »• i. ^er hands she carried one of dv °°d ftf m baskets made in the neigh- ] fo» i.i apombe, filled with several t«,ali*r' sh« !k '"Vvlid* Nora was a g°od Over thought nothing of her six-mile In ^ind h«.v ro}1gh moorland road. The „Ni h»r Against hey cotton skirts, and stre, nod bar Pretty hair from under her huge *oft ,UP' also> a beautiful colour of k-.UL s^"ln' until she made a perfect remai aihy.Womanhood. **r«?f^Pn°on friend until far into hal# M then started on her home- *a« °* the di-f en 8ho had covered about **nderino, an.ce met Harry Denison, who c(lahle fr, aimlessly up the moors in no *h 1 h? ° mind. W?1? he Wa8aid to himself, as he recognised po.t}y' I'll v. Ineet'ngi "here is my rustic (IQ h tempi »Te words with her pour heLj1^, Can'0^' said, politely lifting it Coonjka^?,u me how far it is from in th 7 ? ?nS?^er hi.r„j sir," said Nora, blush- glance. to >'« j he exclaimed then it is too Iv.ir the r?'ng on his heel, he began tal{ girl £ direction as Nora. her ^aHger, rs a little shy of this hefom «. Wa^ed 80 composedly beside ^n» rifled h«». e was passed he had thft talu°j his easy, affable W ^°*t natuj.,1 away to her as if it were h«t. k 'n world for him to J'r' 1I.J Then he gently inti- "Amj an li 868n her before, and watched 3 I lTr• ,nikfown to anyone. Sinfully i V.R. n»ade my confession," he me Kln? down upon her, "you f,lH an,l ftl0t1' and tel1 that ] i looked u .free forgiveness." ^SWer V }D\0 his face, not knowing l0l b6f7ei» s'h» S!'e q'^ctly looked away fr* had f u light in his e-ves' but *^>1 a run be]r >0- Is it that you have no forgiveness for me?" he pleaded, in his softly modulated voice. "Oh, sir," said Nora, "there was nothing to forgive; I did not know you were there, and so, you see, it did not trouble me in the least." Well, I promise never to do it again," he said, with a little laugh; "next time I shall knock at your. cottage door, and tell you I am going to sit on the wall and watch you. What a good thing it was, my meeting you at the top of the moors I You see, if you had not just happened to be tripping down in this direction, I should have had to walk back to Fracombe all alone. And I am not very fond of my own company-especially just now," ho added in an undertone. Nora,-with her inexperience, did not tnow what to make of this good-looking stranger, but she found him very pleasant to talk to; and, do as she would, she could not resist the temptation to look into his eyes. He was a handsome man, and possessed a magnetic attraction which had held sway over women better acquainted with the ways of the world than Nora. "What a pretty road this is! he said, when they had gone a few paces further. "I declare I never noticed it before I met you. What did you do to me to make me think this one of the prettiest places in the world ? Do you come often in this direction ? "About twice a week, when my husband i. at sea. I have a sick friend who lives at Morton, and it helps to pass the time, both for her and me." Well, good-bye, and many thanks for your company," said Harry, as they reached Nora's cottage. "Allow me to unlock the door for you," he added, as he saw her draw from her pocket a large key. This done, he lifted his hat, and walked quietly awav musing to him- self. "She is about the prettiest woman I have ever seen in my life! he thought. "What lovely lips and sweet, trusting eyes! It does not shew the greatest wisdom in that sailor husband of hers, leaving her alone for months in that cottage. If I am a wise man I shall leave Frncombe by the nine train in the morn- ing, and not, see that little face any more." As for Nora, she went early to bed that night, but not to sleep, for her mind kept going over and over the events of the past day. To one whose life has so ittte incident as hers had, an adventure such as this is strong excitement. For several days Nora saw nothing further of Harry Denison, though she had not by any means forgotten him; indeed, his wordi and looks had had their effect, upon her. She bad never before in her life talked on familiar terms with a gentleman in manner and education, and she often sat and thought how pleasant it had all been. About a week after her meeting with him on her return to Fracombe, she was wandering idlv along the beach, some distance beneath the Cliff noad. She was walking close to the water's edge, listening to the lap, lap of the sea, as it washed up the little stones to her feet. There was a soft wind blowing, and she had taken off her hat and was carrying it in her hand, that she might feel the breeze blowing in her hair. Nora loved the sea, and could feel its various moods in the depths of her soul. Sometimes as she dreamt the tears might have been seen to start to her eyes, and she wotrld heave a sigh, then draw herself up proudly, and walk on with a firmer step. Nora had married John Stevens when she was only nineteen years of age, though he was at least fifteen years her senior. She had deemed it a fine thing to be a married woman and living in a house of her own, and up to the time of her marriage had never realised what it. was to have the passionate craving for love and sympathy which grew upon her during the first, -years of her married life. Her husband, though he thought in his heart of hearts that there was no one like Nora, had not a way of shewing his love, and would often appear cold and careless when he was in reality far from feeling so. Underneath a chill exterior there was a warm, true nature. Perhaps it was that the man's heart had never yet been stirred to its depths. Nora wandered on, dreamily watching the water, but she was at length aroused from her reverie by the sound of a boat's keel grating upon the stones behind her. Upon looking round she saw Harry Denison just throwing down his sculls and about to jump from his boat. "Don't you think I managed to aim very straight?" said he, coming forward and offering her his hand. "Do you know, I saw you when I was ever so far out, and I thought I would make straight for where you were, and so here I am. Come and look at my boat," he added; "I think her a little beauty; but let me have your opinion. I have only bought her this week. You ought to know something about boat-building, living so nea rltlie sea as you do." Nora went up and examined the lit le craft carefully, whilst, Harry Denison pointed out the strength and beauty of the boat. "Is it not rather late in the year to buy a boat ? asked Nora. "Well, yes, perhaps it is," he said; "but I have decided to stay at Fracombe until Christ- mas, and a fellow must have something to do to pass away the time. Suppose you step in and let me pull you out to sea a little ? The weather's beautifully fine and bright just now. "No, thank you," said Nora quietly; "I must be getting home; I've been out longer than I thought already." "Suppose I will not let you go ? said he, playfully putting himself in her way. "But I must go, please," said she, looking up at him, a pretty smile playing about the corners of her mouth. "Well, I will let you go on one condition," said he, "and that is-that you come out and have an hour in my boat to-morrow." "Oh, sir, I cannot I said Nort; "to-morrow is the day I go to see my sick friend and besides- "Then the next day, if you can't come to- morrow. I know you have nothing to prevent, and I want you to try my boat; she skims over the waves like a bird. Now, promise you will come at eleven o'clock the day after to-morrow -just for an hour, you know." "Good-bye," said Nora. You promisp, thou? If you will have me, yes." The girl walked home, never once looking round, though Harry Denison watched her climb the hill, go along the Cliff Road, and enter her cottage. Then he pushed his boat down into the water, jumped lightly into it, and was soon skimming away towards Fracombe. II What -a pretty little woman she is II) he thought. So she goes over the moors again to- morrow. I will run up and meet her as she returns. There is no pleasanter way of spending an hour or two." This thought he carried into effect, and Nora found him on her return journey lying on his back on the heather, not far from the place where she had first met him. He walked home with her, making her forget all care by his light-hearted conversation, turning easily from one subject to another, and always seeming to touch upon things that interested her. As he bade her good-bye he made her renew her promise for the morrow. The next morning was bright and sunny, and Nora was on the beach as the far-distant clocks of Fracombe were striking eleven. She was not quite easy in her mind, for thoughts of her sailor husband would obtrude themselves, though she did her best to shut them out. "After all, I mean no harm," she said to her- self, and it is not as if he loved me." Poor Nora did not realise what a hold Harry Denison was gaining over her. His flattery was sinking deep down into her soul, and she felt a wild excitement come over her as she saw his boat appearing in the distance. As he came near, he waved his cap in token of recognition, whilst his eyes flashed at the sight of her. She was wearing a pink cotton gown, fastened in at the waist with a belt, into which the had tucked bunch of late rOle. of a deep ro4 0010111, in a few minutes she was safely ensconced in the stern of the boat, leaning against a pile of soft rugs, which Harry had arranged for her; then he pulled away with long steady strokes, and they were soon some distance out at sea. He had brought a small hamper with luncheon for two it contained somrt dainty sandwiches, cake, fruit, and a bottle of champagne. These Nora unpacked, and Harry was charmed by the childish way in which she enjoyed the good things. The morning had passed into late afternoon by the time they were again at the starting-place, and, before landing, the girl was made to promise that she would go for another little sea-trip within a week's time. Thus it came about that during these autumn days Nora might often be seen walking down the steep path which leads from the cliff to the beach, and at the same time Harry Denison's boat would come into sight, and soon be pulled up ready for the girl to embark. As time wore away, and October gave place to Novem- ber, Harry again said to himself that he ought to go. Things had gone quite far enough already, and he could not answer for himself if he stayed much longer in Nora's company. The girl had ceased, to be afraid of him, and was now quite natural with him, and he found her refreshing in the extreme. She was so free from affectation, and so very beautiful to look upon, that he felt he must be with her when possible. Though he had at first been merely a toy to him—a pretty thing, who helped him to pass away his time—he now thought her essential to his happiness. A great passion for her was overpowering his somewhat weak man- hood. Visions passed through his mind of his charming villa at Nice, with its flowers, sun- shine, and the blue Mediterranean, and Nora always with him-with him in the sunshine, and in the moonlight of the perfect nights. One morning early in November Nora was as usual "with Harry on the water. The weather had by this time become somewhat cold, and he had wrapped her closely round with his fur- lined coat and rugs. He was pulling up the coast towards a rough, rocky promontory about four miles west of Fracombe, but he was in no hurry; the present was sufficient for both of them. Nora was unusually silent. She lay back against the rugs, now and again looking up and smiling into Harry's face. The morning had been gloomy, but towards noon the sun had broken through the clouds, changing the appear- ance of everything. "Shall we picnic on the rocks, Nora? said Harry "it will be a pleasant change, and you can take a. nice little valk to warm yourself." "But I am not cold in the least, Mr. Denison," she said, casting aside her rugs, "thanks to your lovely coat." "Are you not, my pretty one ? But why will you call me Mr. Denison when I have asked you so often to call me Harry ? Mr. Denison sounds so far away from my little Nora; but I know you will do as I wish, will you not, when I ask it ? Harry removed the rugs and cushions from the boat and carried them to a sheltered part of the rocks then he threw his rug about Nora, though there was only a soft wind blowing, and the sun was still bright and warm. The girl rested against the cushions, looking very idle and very content. She had a sweet, dreamy look on her face, touched with a shadow of melan- choly. Harry watched her for some time, and then leant gently towards her, putting his arm round her shoulders. "Nora," he said quietly, "do you know that I am going away from Fracombe ? "Going from Fracombe I said she, turning very pale. Yes; I am going to Nice, where it is all sweet sunshine and lovely flowers. Will you go with me, my beautiful Nora ? Leave this dreary cold land and all trouble, and come where I will watch over you all your life. Come and be the light of my eyes; my darling I cannot live without you, I love you so. Say you will quickly, Nora," he pleaded, whilst a passionate light flashed from his eyes. "Oh, don't—please don't!" said the girl, drawing herself away from him. "I uhall say it, Nora," he broke forth. "1 love you far more tenderly than that husband of yours, who goes off to sea leaving you foi m: nths together. And you love me too, or I am much mistaken." In pleading his cause, Harry made a great mistake in using that one word, husband. When Nora heard it she started as if she had received a blow, then sprang hast ily to her feet. "I must go," she said, trembling from head to foot. "Oh, what have I done? Why did you tempt me like this ? "No, you won't go, dearest; stay with me, and we will leave Fracombe by the nine train to-night. My yacht is at Plymouth, and we will be on board and down Channel before either of us is missed." For one moment Nora hesitated, feeling that she would give all that she possessed in this world, or the next, to stay with this man, who had such a fascination over her. He held her closely to his breast, and she remained quite still, all power for the moment having left her. He thought he had conquered, and was even then arranging, in his mind, the details of their flight. Then, with renewed strength, Nora freed herself from his arms, stepping back, and looking him full in the face. "lam going now," she said, "and 1 will never see you again so long as I live. I despise you, but not more than I do myself. I have been like one in a dream, but I am awake now, thank God. Before he had time to realise what she meant to do, she was far away over the rocks, walking quickly towards the Fracombe Road. She went on and on, never turning her eyes back to him. It was a good four miles over a rough road, but the distance seemed as nothing to Nora, in her wild excitement. As she entered her cottage, she found a letter which the postman had put beneath the door in her absence. It bore a South American stamp, and was addressed in her husband's handwriting. She quickly tore it open, and ran her eyes over the four closely written pages. Then she bowed her head over it and sobbed as if her heart would bre^. The letter bpgan as Jack's letters usually did, bpt he went on to tell his wife that the ship in which he had sailed had been wrecked, and many lives lost. He himself had been in great danger for several hours, and it was then that hi. thoughts had gone back to his wife alono in their pretty cottage. "0 Nora," he wrote, "I never knew until that moment how much I loved you! I am afraid I have neglected you sadly, my own wife; but, if I am spared to return to Fracombe, you thall know what it is to have a husband who lores you with all his heart and soul." The following evening Harry Denison's yacht sailed out of Plymouth harbour, and Fracombe saw him no mftre. (THII END.]
Ynyshir.
Ynyshir. On Sunday and Monday, the anniversary and tea meeting of Bethany English Baptlsi Chapel was held. On Monday afternoon the members paraded the streets, the pro- cession entering Maindy Grounds during the march. After a good tea, games were played in the Farm Field (near T.V.R. Railway Station. In the evening a concert was held, various members of the congrega- tion taking part. Miss James was the ac- companist. Mr E. Hawkins, leader of the Ynyshir Church ChQir, saved a child from drowning at Penarth on Monday. Mr Hawkins was on the beach, with other members of the choir (who were haying their outing on the same day), when he saw a child, whilst play- ing, washed off the boat landing stage about 20 yards out. He quickly divested himself of his coat, and after much difficulty suc- ceeded in saving the child from a watery l grave,
Presentation Meeting at Pentre.
Presentation Meeting at Pentre. Chapel Conductor Honoured. An event which created no little stir in Pentre and the locality took place on Thurs- day night" when the many friends and ad- mirers of Mr John Aneurin Thomas, A.C., choir conductor of Moriah Welsh Baptist Chapel, Pentre. had gathered together at the above-named chapel to shew their res- pect and the high esteem in which he was held by them. This was done by the pre- sentation of a beautifully illuminated ad- dress (composed by the much respected pastor, the Rev. Thomas Davies, and set in a massive frame), by. the members of the chapel; a purse of gold, by the choir and congregation; and an engraved silver watch by the members of the Cory Work- men's Brass Band, for past services ren- dered. He was also the recipient of a deferred presentation of a silver mounted ebony baton, bearing the inscription, "Pre- sented to Mr J. A. Thomas, A.C., by Moriah Chapel Choir, Pentre, March, 1900." Mr Thomas, who is a native of New Court, Llanbyther, Cardiganshire, was born in the year of 1862, his parents being Aneurin and Mary Thomas. Unfortunately he sustained the loss of his father at a very tender age, and subsequently was adopted by Mr Lewis Lewis, Frondes, New Court, Llanbyther, who conscientiously endea- voured to perform the duties of parent and guardian to the young orphan: to whom he is indebted and most thankful for what little advantages he received. His early education was entrusted to the care of an old Unitarian minister, who kept a small British School, at which place he remained only three months. It will, therefore, be seen that his subsequent position was the result of his own applied efforts, energy, steadfastness and perseverance. In 1884 he left his native village and decided to come to musical Rhondda, but prior to his leaving was presented with a silver watch inscribed as follows: "Presented to John A. Thomas by the Baptist Church, Zion, New Court, Llanbyther, March, 1884." The first place he resided at in the Rhon- dda was Cwmparc, where he was soon en- gaged as assistant choir master at a branch Sunday School of Noddfa, Treorchy. He was not destined to stay there long, for in 1887, exactly thirteen years ago, during the ministry of the Rev. J. L. Jones (now of Glynceirog, North Wales), he received a pressing invitation to come to Moriah Chapel, Pentre, where he has remained ever since, as successor to the retiring choir master, Mr Evan Griffiths. In 1889 he underwent the examination for the Ad- vanced Certificate of the Tonic Sol-fa Col- lege, London, which examination he went through with flying honours, he being most highly complemented by his examiners, the late Mr John Watkins and Mr W. T. Samuel, late of Swansea, and now of Car- diff. During his stay at Moriah he has been the means of swelling the funds of the chapel by hundreds of pounds, he having held several must successful concerts, sac- red cantatas and operettas, both at the chapel and at the Drill Hall, Pentre. The proceeds realised from two performances at the Drill Hall, of the "x'airy Grotto" (re- port of which appeared in our paper a few months ago) alone amounting to overtl4O. Following is a list of the performances. At the chapel, sacred cantatas, "Abraham," "Faith Triumphant," "Lord of Gold.' At the Drill Hall: "Golden Hair and the three bears" (Astor Broad) twice; "Fairy Grotto" twice. The proceeds of the second performance of "Fairy Grotto" were for the instrumental fund of the Cory Work- men)s Prize Band. Thesacred edifice was well filled by an enthusiastic audience when the chairman kxtev. 1. Davies, pastor), ru,c to open the meeting. He spoke in great length on the virtues of the recipient, and also of the admiration and deep respect leit towards him, and also hoped that he would long be spared to continue in his good woris. Tne accompanists for the evening were Mr Ivor Williams, Treorchy, and Mr Tom Davies, organist of Siloh Chapel, Pentre. The first item on the pro- gramme was an excellent rendition of that popular song, "Bwthyn Bach Melyn ty IN had, by the veteran tenor of the v alley, Mr David Davies, Ton. This was raptur- ously applauded. Miss Nanna Jones, Pen- tre, next came forward and sang most feel- ingly that beautiful creation of Joseph H. Attains, "Galilee," which was again loudly applauded. iNlext came a speech by Mr van Griffiths on behalf of the cinlrch lie eulogised the splendid work done in past years by Mr Thomas, his motto always being "What is worth doing is worth doing well.' Relemng to the great improvement in the congregational singing since Mr Thomas had been in their midst, also to his powers 01 organising and conducting, etc., and hoped to see him in their midst for years to come (clieers). The next item was a song "lne j.nree Shipwrecks, capitally ren- dered by Mr John Davies, Peutre. fol- lowing this was a selectlon by Cory Work- llielllS erize bana- under the conductorsMo 01 Mr 1. Ambler (late of the lainous isiack lJYKe bana). Mr X. Uonnell, eentre, next gave a spiendiu rendering 01 "lne .Lord is my fcinepnerd (D. Jeniana), and received lUua applause, Mr Maroni bamuel ot Jjib- aaus, xrenerbert, in a short pitny speecn, lurtner eulogised all the good worii per- lormed by Mr ihomas. xiie evet-gi cen aueg, "Uipsy' Uountess,' was excellently rendered by Miss inaniiii Jones, and Mr Vv. oJ. lJa VIes, Ton; and was louaiy re-ueman- ded. Mr L, van Middle ton, Uwmparc, now came forward, and said that his lamiiiarity witn Mr Xhoinas gave him a ngnt to speaii on an occasion luse this when they had gathered together to give him this souvenir yi their admiration and respect. Mr lno- nias cniei loite was singing 01 the (Sanctu- ary. xioped this auspicious event would give a stimulus to the younger generation uo know tnat worth is, at alL times, recog- nised. Mr hvuns, Canton House, Xre- orchy, next rendered "baner ein UWlad" in his usual splendid style, and was vociferous- ly cheereu. iNext item was a pianoiorte solo, "oonatina," by Miss May urimths, Penire. Mr John Thomas, A.c., Cwmparc, nexc. spoke, and said he had an inclination to claim relationship with the recipient to- "6U. were DOLU 01 the same name; both born in the same shire; are both bap- tists, and both conuuctors of smgmg. e remarKed that Mr Thomas was the finest Gymania secretary he had ever linown. ile had such spienaia powers or organisation, ana put his whole soul into the work. Who could not love and respect him was to be pitied. The Oory Vv urKmen s Prize .band again gave a beautiful selection, "bongs of tne iSea/ and received well-deserved ap- plause. Mr William Isaac, butcher, Pen- tre, one of the oldest deacons of Moriah, spoite on behalf of the church again. He said he had Known Mr Thomas tor the last 13 years, and had nothing but the highest respect 10r the genial conductor. lie also recounted his advent into their midst. Though the testimonial was a magnificent one it was not sufficient for the large amount of work which he had got through; but only a small tribute of the good feeling and respect which they bore towards him. Mr David Davies, Ton, again appeared and gave an excellent rendering of "Hoff Wlad fy Ngenedigaeth," for which he was loudly applauded. After this, Mr John Thomas (Eos-y-De), and Mr R. J. Davies rendered the duet, "Martial Spirit" in first-class style, they fairly captivating the audience, and had to respond to the repeated cries of encore by repeating the last half of the duet again. inow came the most interest- ing part of the programme, namely, the presentation. The first presentation was that of the address (which was executed by the well-known firm of Waterlow and Sons, Ltd., London Wall, London, E.C.) by the lady president of committee, Mrs Margaret Morgan. A summary of the address, which was in Welsh, is as follows: -1st "We can- not leave this opportunity pass by without shewing our admiration of you, and our deep respect towards you. As a man and Christian you are endowed beyond the common; you possess a full measure of common sense; your mind is characterised with vivacity and observance; your spirit also with independence and determination; and your character unimpeachable. As a church member, we admire your fidelity and diligence in every circle. "2nd His Sunday School devotion being exceptional. 3rd Saw the elements of a conductor in him at Noddfa Chapel, Treorchy. 13 years diligent service has brought about a refor- mation in the singing. 4th Pleasure in seeing outside influence brought to bear to do him honour. 5th His energetic labour with regard to liquidating the chapel debt. 6th The concerts ,under his control being both popular and successful. Hundreds of pounds being brought into the funds of the chapel. 7th Sacrificing the home comforts for the good of the cause. 8th In present- ing you with this address, purse of gold, and baton, as a small token of our apprecia- tion of your hard labours in our midst, we wish you long life, and a full measure of the necessary grace to continue your service to your God, your nation, and to your church in the important circle in which you are centred." The address was signed by the following: -Rev. Thomas Davies, minister, Messrs Wilkin Davies, William Isaac, Geo- Davies, Levi Williams, Zephaniah Jones, Evan Griffiths, David Davies, William Mathias and John Jones, deacons; Mrs Margaret Morgan, president; Mrs Eliza- beth Isaac, treasurer; Miss Mary Jane Jones, secretary. Mrs Elizabeth Isaac, treasurer of committee, next made the pre- sentation of the purse of gold: Mr P. Ambler,, the silver watch; iand Master Willie Morris, John Street, Pentre, the baton. Mr Thomas, in a few choicte words, thanked the speakers for all the good things said about him, and also the donors for their beautiful presents. Further songs were rendered by Eos-y-De, Mr Evanp, Canton House; and Mr W. J. Davies, and a duet by Miss Nanna Jones and friend. After the usual vote of thanks the meeting was brought to a close.
CRICKET.
CRICKET. Glamorgan League. Ferndale v. Treorchy. The above match was played at Ferndale on Saturday. The home team started bat- ting with Childs and Alien to the bowling of Chalke and Moon. Runs came freely, but with the total at 20 Childs was unfortu- nately run out, having made 16. Priday filled the vacancy, and as usual began to hit merrily. At 38 however he lost Allen who was smartly stumped by Williams for 13. Fletcher was the next batsman, and he, along with Priday, made an excellent stand. Boundaries were the order of the day, some of the drives of the latter being espeeially good. Metcher also played free cricket, doing most of his scoring on the off side. At '16, the partnership came to an end, Friday being caught for a well played 28. Brown and Fletcner were afterwards dismissed, the latter having made 21. Leech gave some trouble hitting out well for 15. At a total of 107 for seven wickets, the inn- ings was declared closed, Morgan carrying out his bat for 7. On Treorchy going in to bat an-hour and a half remained for play, and it was an open question as to whether they would succeect in playing out time. They offered a stubborn resistance to the bowling, Fal- con and Timothy doing especially well. When the eighth wicket fell, 15 minutes still remained for play and the chances of the home team seemed very rosy. Amid great excitement Chalke and Cule con- tinued the batting, and in spite of all that could be done, kept their wickets intact until the call of time, Treorchy having then made 67 for 8 wickets. FERNDALE. J. Allen, stumped ,Williams b Moon. 13 G. Childs run out 16 F. Priday, c Rees, b Rees 28 'R. J. Fletcher, b Rees 21 W. Brown, c Thomas, b Falcon 1 D. Morgan not out 7 W. Leech, b Chalke 15 D. Howells, b Chalke 0 Extras 6 Total for *7 wickets 107 *Innings declared closed; G. Llewelyn, J. Thomas and J. Edwards did not bat. TREORCHY. R. M. Rees, b Priday 2 W. Williams, c Fletcher, b Allen 1 M. Falcon, c Morgan, b Allen 14 T. Moon, c Fletcher, b Allen 4 T. Timothy run out 14 L. Thomas, b Allen 2 A. Ormonde, c Howells, b Priday 0 Burnyeat run out 10 T. Cule not out 2 G. Chalke not out 9 Extras 9 Total for 8 wickets 67 J. H. Austin did not bat. Treorchy 2nds. v. Ferndale 2nds. This match was played at Treorchy, on Saturday last, and resulted in a win for Xern- dale by 45 runs. Scores—Ferndale, 66; Treorchy, 1st Innings 21; 2ffii Innings 55 for nve wickets. The X'erndale men had 17 byes in their total, while D. H. Davies (capt) made 30 in tine style in Treorchy's 2nd Innings. Next Saturday, Treorchy play their first league match at home, when the champion team Aberaman will be the visitors. The homesters hope to have their strongest team out for the occasion, and it is to be hoped there will be fine weather and a good attend- ance. Treorchy have only one representative in the League team in the person of Mr. Alf. Evans. The popularity of Mr. Evans is clearly evinced when he has been again elected captain of the combined side. As the majority are aware, there are in- dependent umpires chosen to act in the League matches, and at times there is cause to complain at their non-appearance, which is no fault of the League or its Secretary. But the blame sometimes rests on the officials, for the umpires sometimes do not receive notice until but a few hours before the match, when they find it inconvenient to get away. All Leagues umpires should receive notification by Thursday morning, and in case of their in- ability to accept, reply by Friday morning to the League Secretary, who can then in turn acquaint the substitutes in ample time. Llwynypla v. Ystrad. Played at Ystrad, on Staturday, July 7th, and resulted in a win for Llwynypia. YSTRAD. A. Thompson, b A. Evans 1 T. R. Thomas, b Edmunds 2 D. Walters, b Evans 2 S. Williams, b Evans 3 L. Wight, b Evans 3 E. Davies, not out ••• 8 E. Hall, 1. b. w b Edmunds 3 W. Hughes, b Edmunds ••• 0 W. Smith, b Evans ■ • 0 M. Thomas, at Davies, b Evans. 1 T. Collins, c Edmunds, b Evans. 0 Extras 3 Total 28 LLWYNYPIA. G. Davies, b Hall 5 G. Rowlands, c Thompson, b Wight 1 M. Jones, b Hall 0 A. Evans, lbw b Hall 5 1. Edmunds, b Hall 2 W. Davies, c Smith b Wight .>16 W. S. Griffiths, b T. R. Thomas 0 A. Powell, b Hall 1 Harding, b Wight .7 Coughlin, b Hall 4 G. Thomas, not out 4 Extras .13 Total 58 In the second Innings the Ystrad did very much better, and registered 56 runs for the loss of three wickets. Treorchy v. Aberaman. At Treorchy on Saturday. Treorchy XL- I. Falcon (capt), G. Chalke, R. M. Rees, W. Williams, M. Falcon, L. Thomas, Tudor G. Cule, Alf. Evans, J. Goodridge, T. Timothy and M. F. Burnyeat. Wickets pitched at 3 p.m.
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East Glamorgan Methodists.
East Glamorgan Methodists. The Calvinistic Methodists of East Glam- organ held their monthly meeting at Seion, Pontygwaitli, on Wednesday. The confer- ence commenced at 11 a.m. under the presi- dency of the Rev. B. Watkins, Ferndale. The Rev. D. M. Jones, Treforest, called attention to the Home.Mission Fund, and urged the churches to remit their contributions without delay. The committee appointed to consider the applications for support from the Home Mission Fund recommended the following grants :—Gilfach Goch, 920 The Vale, £ 20 Holton road (Barry Dock) 915; Cadoxton, 915, Gelli, Ystrad, £15; Deri and Fochriw, £ 15 Twynrodyn, 95; Blaenrhondda, £ 10 Caeharris, X15 Llanbradach, £ 10; Llan- wonno, Elo Croesfaen, £ 7. The above were passed. The conference approved the plans for a new chapel at East Moors, Cardiff, and permission was granted to Jerusalem to borrow the required sum for its erection. Llanbrad- ach Church was granted permission to raise £ 1,600 to pay for their new chapel, now in course of erection. Permission was given to Gyfeillon Church to borrow JE500 to renovate their chapel, and Pontmorlais was given per- mission to borrow f,300 for renovation. Preach- ing services were conducted in the evening, and were continued on Thursday.
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