The Rhondda Leader

Treherbert. On Good Friday at the English Baptist Chapel, Blaencwm, the annual tea in con- nection with the children was held, when over 70 children sat at the tables. At night an entertainment was held under the conductorship of the Rev, W. E. Harris, when the following programme was gone through —Recitation, Rules for Boys and Girls," Eliza Ann Argust and George Williams; solo, "Forever with the Lord," Thomas Price; recita- tion, Snowflakes," Thomas Pickins address, "Kindness," Rev. W. E. Har- ris solo, The winter wilds" Jane Jones; recitation. The grocer's shop," Freddie Gillet dialogue." Rules for Boys and Girls," James Jones, Eliza Ann Argust. Dd. JohnDavies- solo, l,lotigcldri Iliad," Mr. David Davies; solo, "Tender and Sweet," Eliza Pickins; duet, "When the mists are rolled away," Ethel and Jane Jones recitation, Fisher Folk," Maggie Parry and Mary John song, Wonderful Love," Marv Davies; trio, "Kind Min- strel," Francis Williams, Alice Jones, and Annie Marv Jones; solo 'The Tempest." Mrs. Walters." Praise is due to the ladies for their heln to bring a day of pTeat joy for the children to a successful close. Cyclists will be interested to know that the celebrated tfrm of Humber have just issued a most useful book on Cycles and how to use them It contains valuable advice on the selection ndd care of the machine, and the in- structions are clearly illustrated, so that the merest tyro cannot fail to understand them. No intending purchaser, or rider of a cycle, should be without this valuable little work, which may be obtained, post free, from Humber, Limited, 32, Roll-om Viaduct, London, E.C., or their local agent—R. T. Jones, Sheffield House, Treherbert, 461

Treorchy. On Thursday last. at the qt. Peter's Church, Pentrp, the marriage of Mr. I'd. Rdwards (manager of Mr. A. Fuhrer. the jeweller's shop at- Peiitre). and Miss Bessie Phillips (assistant with Mr. G. R. Pro- theroe, Post Office and chemist Tre- orchy), was solemnised, the sexyk't! being conducted by the curate-in-charge. the Rev. C. Hamilton Fox. The bride. who was nicely attired, was given away by Mr, A. Arlett, stationmaster, Ystrad Station, with Mr. J. Ladd, Treorchy, as best man, and Miss Edith Austin Treorchy, as bridesmaid, her brother, Mr. J. T. Austin, being also in attendance. After the service the party, with other guests, returned to the residence of Mr. Arlett, Taff Cottages, where the wedding break- fast was partaken of, and enjoyed to the fullest extent. With others, we extend our heartiest congratulations to the newly wedded couple, who are so well known and respected in the locality.

Cwmparc. pARK HALL, Cwmparc, April 18th at 8. Mr C. B. Stanton, Miners' Agent, Aberdare, will deliver an address for the N.D.L. Ladies specialty invited. a216 Mr. Wm. Howell, A.C., Cwmparc, who was recently appointed schoolmaster of Blaenrhondda, has passed the examination qualifying him for the Graduate of the Tonic Sol-fa College, London, and there- fore has gained the diploma of G.T.S.C. In 1898 he gained the Glover Scholar- ship of this College, and then visited Lon- donj where he studied musical composi- tion and counterpoint under George Oakey, Mus. Bac. voice training under Filmer Rooks choral conducting under W. Seemer-Betts orchestration and or chestral conducting under A. L, Cowley, F.T.S.C. It will be seen that Mr. Howell has undergone sound tuition in the various branches of that art by eminent men, and this latest development reveals that good use has been made of it. It is no small task to make such progress in this field and yet follow his adopted avocation. We heartily congratulate Mr. Howell upon his success in obtaining the diploma of G.T.S.C. The annual preaching services of the Cwmparc Welsh Baptists were held at Bethel on Good Friday. Powerful ser- mons were delivered at the three meetings by the Revs. R. B. Jones, Porth, and John Jenkins (Gwili), Pontardulais, to crowded congregations. FRANK THOMAS, My Hatter," Pontypridd, has an ideal stock. He is willing to Cuff your wrist, Collar your neck, ard Crown your head with one of his cele- brated 3s. 9d Hats. 58

Ton. On Good Friday, preaching meetings were held at Jerusalem Chapel, Ton. The officiating ministers were the Revs. Pules- ton Jones, M.A., Morris, Penygraig, and Ward Williams, Wrexham. A large number gathered together to hear the blind praeclier, Mr. Jones. The meetings commenced on Thursday night, when, after the sermon, he officiated at the Com- munion table. On Saturday last the mortal remains of Miss Blodwen Williams, the nine year old daughter of Mr J. P. Williams, grocer, Ton were accompanied to Treorchy Cemetery by a large concourse of people, including the Jerusalem Sunday School and Band 01 Hope, who shewed their sympathy to the bereaved parents in this manner. Amongst those present were: Messrs. Wm. Jones, D. W. Jones, solicitor Mr. D. S. Thomas, Mr. Daniel Thomas, Edgar Earle, solici- tor and representing the Grocers' Asso- ciation were: Councillor Thomas Thomas and Mr. David Lloyd, grocer; Mr. Enoch Davies, Mr. J. W. Thomas, Treasurer; Mr .D. Richards, Secretary; Mr. D. Richards, grocer, Ton: and others. Mr. J. P. Williams, father of the little one,. Miss Francis, and Mrs. D. S. Thomas, Bazaar, were the chief mourners. Rev, Wm. Jones, Jerusalem Chapel, officiated at the house and graveside.

Ystrad. Divine service was held on Good Friday at St. Peter's Church, Pentre; the Parish Church, Ton; St. David's, Ton; St. Mark s, Geih and bt, tephen's Church, Ystrad-Rhondda. The officiating clergy- men at the lespective churches were: — The Rev. Mr. Fox, Pentre; Revs. J. Raymond, and J. T. Beynon, Ton; Mr. Davies, Gelli; and Rev. Mr. James, is- trad-Rhondda. The services were well attended, and of a sacred order through- out, the Passion hymns being sung by the church choirs and congregations For several days previous to the holding of the social tea inaugurated by Miss Hill and Miss Keen, Ystrad-Rhondda, this was the chief topic of conversation amongst the young people of the neighbourhood interested in St. Stephen's Church, and the event was looked forward to with eagerness. The date selected was Easter Monday, the weather on that eveing being anything but favourable, but notwithstamlT ing this, there was an excellent attendailc,, at the Mission Room, where the affair came off. As on previous occasions, the cater ing was left in the capable hands of Mr. Setter, Ystrad Bakery, while the entire ar- rangments were left in the trustworthy hands of Miss Hill, to whom is due the credit of initiation. About 5 p.m. the guests began to arrive, and very soon the scene was full of animation. A bachelor's table was presented to view, and to see the bachelors engaged in their arduous labours was amusmg. and the spectacle drew a smile of pity to the faces of many of the ladies present. Some of the bache lors performed their duties with nob ho courage, washing up and polishing the cups and saucers with a flourish. but others were woefully bashful and em- barrassed. Messrs. Fred. Yokes and Trot- man presided, being assisted by friends. The ladies presiding at the other nicely arranged and decorated tables were Mrs". Vokes liiid Miss Edith Yokes; Mrs. Fred. Jones and Mrs. Parry; Miss Bennett and Miss Mabel Staddon and Miss Hill and, Mrs. Parry. Full justice having been done to the good things provided, the cloths were removed, and the entertain- ment commenced of a splendid programme compiled by Mr. Abel Evans, the artistes being friends t tld scholars of the church, including the Male Voice Party. The Rev. Mr. James presided, Mr. Sam King- don being the accompanist. The affair was a decided success. Clydach Vale. KOLE SPAR! SAVE YOUR COAL! One Sixpenny Packet of Kole Span will save a Quartet* of a Ton of Coal make the lire burn hotter and' brighter, and prevent smoke and soot. Try a Packet 6d. (by post 9d.) AGENT:- T. C. DAVIES, STATIONER" NEWSAGENT, Rechab House, Clydach Vale. On Good Friday at the Welsh Wesleyau Chapel, Ystrad Rhondda, the children of the Band of Hope connected with the church were entertained to a splendid treat in the shape of an excellent spread of tea and cake, and were admirably waited upon by members and friends of the church.

Llwynypia. On Thursday morning at St. Peter's Church, the marriage was solemnised of Mr. Gomer Evans, Llwynypia, formerly of Treherbert, where he is now engaged as an assistants master, to Miss Glass, of Birmingham, who is an assistant mistress at Llwynypia Schools. The bride, who was tastefully attired in grey, was given away by her brother,, Mr. Glass of Bir- mingham, the best man being Mr. Alfred Evans, Llwynypia. The bridesmaids were Miss Annie Phillips and Miss Catherine Lloyd, of Llwynypia. After the cere- mony, the wedding breakfast was- partaken of at the residence of Mrs. Phillips, Sher- wood. Innumerable costly and useful pre- sents were received.

Tonypandy. The annual tea and entertainment of the English Wesleyan Band of Hope were held on Good Friday. The following pre- sided at the tables —Miss Cousins and Miss Barnes, and Mrs. Thomas; Mrs. Felton, Miss Jones, and Miss Eastman. Cutters up:—Mrs. Eastment, Miss L. Tapp, and Mrs. Lightfoot. A number of children and friends partook of the tea. At the entertainment in the evening the following programme was gone through, opened in the usual way by hymn and prayer by the vice-president, Mr. Tapp glee by the children, Mark the Merry Elves"; recitation, James Knight; action song, "The Postman," Raymond Llewel- lyn recitation, Harry Cattel; musical dialogue, by five Band of Hope girls, taught, by Miss Eastment; solo, Miss Barnes, accompanied by Miss Cousins re- citation, Miss Eastment; fan drill, by 10 Band of Hope girls, taught by Miss Jones; recitation, Fred Tapp; two part song by the children, "I sing because f love to sing solo, Gladys Stagg re- citation, Miss Barnes; solo,Mabel James; and the entertainment closed by singing the Doxology. The chairman was Mr. H. Davies, Treorchy; conductor, Mr. W. R. Taylor; pianist, Miss M. A. Tasker; stage manager, Mr. Wm. Williams. Special preaching services were held 011 Easter Sunday at the English Congrega- tional Chapel. The Rev. W. Joseph, B.D., contributed two excellent sermons. The mnual tea meeting of the members of Trinity Church was held on Good Fri- day. There was an unusual good attend- ance, and everything passed off most suc- cessfully.

Wlllfamstown. The 25th annual tea meeting and enter- tainment in connection with Saron Inde- pendent Chapel, Williamstown, were held on Good Friday. The tables were prettily decorated and well presided over by the following ladies:-Mrs. Julia Davies, Miss Sarah Thomas, Mrs. Mary Rees, Mrs. Jane Davies, Mrs. Hannah Williams, Miss M. A. Jones, Mrs. Ellen Isaac, Miss Rachel John Mrs. Mary A. Williams, Mrs. Lucretia Jones, Mrs. Esther Jones, Miss C. Meyrick, Mrs. 11. James, Mrs. M J. Thomas, Mrs. M. A. Matthew; Mrs. Rebecca, Lewis, Mrs. Mary A. Job, Mrs. Mary Lloyd, Miss Mary Powell. Miss Annie Rees, Miss Martha Thomas, and Miss Maggie Miles. The tea and cake were of the best, quality, and ample justice was done to them by the large number who had gathered together. In the evening a grand concert was held, when Mr. Thomas Terry occupied the chair. The following splendid programme was gone through — Overture by the pianist, Mr. W. F. Thomas; solo, Mr. W. Davies; solo, Mr. Stephen James solo, Mr. Thos. Thomas solo, Miss Maggie Morris, Clydach Vale solo, Mr. David Giles, Tonyrefail; solo, Mr. Morgan Moses, Penygraig; solo, Mr. John Jones, Penygraig; pianoforte solo, Miss R. M. Davies, Maesteg; dialogue, Master Rees Harries and Miss Margaret Mary Harries solo, Mr. David Williams duet, Misses Davies, Maesteg. The tea and concert were a success in PVPVV wav. and great praise is due to the committee for their efforts The usual vote of thanks to all who had given their services terminated an enjoyable meeting. HARK The whole Valley rings and re-echoes again and again that Frank Thomas, "MyHatter,' Pontypridd, sells the best 3s. 9d. Hats. 58

Nantymoel. In our report of the engagement be- tween the long faces and long purses at Saron Chapel, through a, printer's error, we gave the total "loot" as Cl: 10s., whereas it, should have been L91 10s. The faces were longer than usual when the re- port was reached. A very pretty wedding was celebrated at the legistry office, Bridgend, on Thurs- day of last week. The happy couple form- ing the contracting parties were Miss Mary John, Ogwy Street, Nantymoel, and Mr. John Evans, the popular young conductor of the Horeb English Baptist Choir, Nantymoel. The nuptials were solemnised before the registrar, there being also present Miss Annie Tudor Mor- gan, and Mr. Morgan John (brother of the bride). The wedding breakfast, was par- taken of at the house of the bride. After the ceremony thd young couple journeyed to Penarth, where the honeymoon was spent. The large number of friends and well-wishers (and the presents are a proof of their number and sincerity) in the dis- trict unite in wishing the young and happy couple a long and prosperous, life together. A mournful procession wended its way on Saturday last to the railway station, and thence by special train to Aberavon. The occasion was the funeral of Mrs. James, wife of Mr. Stephen James, Os- bornj Terrace, Nantymoel. Deceased being an old and well known inhabitant of the district, the funeral was a very large one, considering the unfavourable state of the weather. The Bill to prohibit the sale of intoxi- cants to children was a huge step forward in social idealism. Perambulating Og- more streets at midnight demonstratesi the necessity of a more stringent prohibition still. The sight of scorestof mere youths stumbling from the public-houses at the last possible moment, is deplorable in the extreme. The plea that there is nowhere else to go has been exploded long since. There are meetings of all descriptions al- most nightly, such as temperance con- certs, young people's societies, Christian endeavour meetings, etc., and if these are not suitable, there remains that infallibly friend -a good book.. Still yet there is the opportunity of arranging amateur theatricals, nigger troups, etc., all vast and unexplored fields for cultivation. In any case, do not let us have any more disgraceful midnight scenes. We hesitate to publish names, but if other and more congenial methods do not suifioe, we will have no alternative. Who would liks his name on our black list? When will these persons realise that the height of manhood does not consist of blackguardism and immorality—the child- ren of drink ? Man is what he makes himself; how often this means that he is a beast; and yet we are greater than our circumstances 0 temporal 0 mores Eastertide, with its miseries and joys, has gene. The weather generally made the former to predominate enormously. Notwithstanding this, the pleasure-seek- ing Nantymoelians migrated to the pleasure (?) centres to the desertion of poor old Na.nty. On Good Friday, however, a sucessfu! tea and lecture were provided at Bethel Chapel, and were attended by a. goodly number of people. On Easter Monday the Welsh Baptist Choir journeyed to Tondu (beautiful Tondu, the land of country tousins, coal, smoke, and mud), where a juvenile can- taf4 took place. Needless fo, add, they had to swim home. The_ third annual united singing festival of the Ogmore English Nonconformists takes place at Hermon (C.M.) Chapel, Ty- ncwydd, on Monday next A full re hearsal takes place to-morrow, Sunday, at Gilead Chapel, Nantymoel, commencing at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Rest, im neace! The steam roller con- tinues to roll (or is it creep?). It is now wending its way toward the Aber Castles. What price beetles? According to re- port (not official), it--the roller, not the beetles-has been engaged to level out the pavement in Ogwy Street.

Tragic Death of a Porth Doctor. Poisoned by Mussel Soup. inquest and Verdict. Profound sensation and sorrow was ex- perienced at Porth on Tuesday morning when it became known that Dr. Ivor Ajax Lewis, J.P., of Porth, had met with a tragic death at Cardiff on Monday evening through being poisoned by eating mussel soup. Dr. Lewisd who was widely known anci highly esteemed in the Rhonclda and South Wales generally, went to Porthcawi on Monday to play golf, in which game he was an enthusiast, and on his return to Cardiff in the evening he dined at the County Club in company with Mr. H. J. Simpson. After partaking of some mussel soup, Dr. Lewis complained of being il. and at first thought his illness was caused by indigestion, but, unfortunately, this was not the case, and in a few minutes he surmised he was poisoned, and soon after this knowledge dawned upon him, he ex- pired. He leaves a widow and eleven children, hve sons and six daughters--It; mourn his death. On Thursday evening. Ma. E. B. Reece, and a jury held an in- quest at Cardiff Town Hall touching the death of Dr. Ivor Lewis, J.P. Mr. Evan John J.P., Llantrisant, cousin of the deceased, gave evidence oi identification. Mr. H. J. Simpson said he had known the deceased gentleman for many years. On Thursday last they travelled together down to Portheawl, Dr. Lewis joining the train at, Bridgend. The deceased played a great, deal on the golf links during the holidays, and seemed in excellent health the whole time. On Monday after- noon witness and Dr. Lewis played golf together, travelling up from Porthcawi to Cardiff by an evening train. They dined at the County Club, where they ar- rived a few minutes before 8 o'clock. De- ceased, who seemed quite well, had a plateful and a liálf of mussel soup, and after that a little steak, after which he complained of feeling poorly, remark- ing, "I am afraid I am suffering from in- digestion," which deceased thought arose from the mussel soup, of which he bad never partaken before. Witness suggested that Dr. Lewis should go to the lavatory and try to vomit the soup, and the dê- ceased gentleman fell in with the sug- gestion. Ten minutes later Dr. Lewis just, looked in at the door of the dining- room, and shortly after a waiter informed witness that Dr. Lewis wanted to see him. He immediately left the dining-room for the hall, and found that Dr. Lewis had gone into th;) smoke-room, where he fol- lowed him and found him standing De- ceased remarked, "I am very bad, old man—feel my pulse," and he drew wit- ness's attention to the beads of perspira- tion standing on his forehead. Dr. Lewis then sat on the couch, and a pillow was brought and placed under his head, deceased remarking, just before he lay down, "I am poisoned, old man," and ir. witness's opinion the reference was to the mussel soup, as at, dinner, before the soup was brought, up, deceased remarked that he understood museels were poisonous, and witness observed in reply that they fro quently had them at the club, and found them all right. At witness's request, they brought a. glass of hot milk, he having heard that it was good in case of discom- fort arising from shell fish. He believed deceased took a wineglass full. Dr. Lewis speedily became unconscious. The last words deceased uttered were, "I am poisxied. old man," and within a few minutes he was dead. The Coroner: You took some of this soup, Mr. Simpson ?-- Yes two plateful p. And I believe you experienced no ill effects?—None whatever. I believe Dr. Lewis had suffered a great deal lately from. indigestion?—I did not know it until to-day. The evidence of Mr. Joseph Repper, head waiter of the Cardiff and County Club, was chiefly in corroboration of that given by Mr. Simpson. Witness said he also partook of some of the mussel soup, and experienced no ill effects. He could not say whether Dr. Lewis was sick. Mr. Simpson: I asked him if he had been sick, and he told me he had not. Dr. Herbert Vachell said he was sum- moned at-8.50, and immediately proceeded to the club, arriving a few minutes be- fore 9 o'clock. He examined the deceased gentleman, and found life extinct. In conjunction with Dr. Mitchell Stevens, he had since made a post-mortem examination of the body. He discovered a layer of fat encircling the upper portion of the heart, and encroaching in the muscular tissue of that organ. The stomach was enormously distended, causing a bulging of the diaphragm in the neighbourhood of the heart. The membranes of the stomach were congested, and certain patches much so. The Coroner What. do you consider caused this condition do you believe it was the mussels ?-That is my opinion, be- cause mussels; are in the list of substances that will produce an effect of that sort. In fact in some people mussels produce results similar to; irritant poisoning. What was, death due to ?-—To- failure of the heart's action brought on by the dis- tension and congestion of the stomach. And this- you say was caused by eating mussels ?—That is my opinion, Dr. T. J. Davies, Wattstown oner trf the deceased gentleman's assistants, > that Dr. Lewis had complained to about his heart recently. medi- A verdict in accordance with the cal evidence was returned ii^cpd The Coroner said they all sympat deeply with Dr. Lewis's family. 1° r the death of Dr. Lewis was a great g » for he had known the deceased gent^e for many years, and had always «» • esteemed him. r0 „aaT.9 Dr. Ivor Ajax Lewis, J P was, 1„rtp\ of age, being V^rii in 1848 at the A g- Inn, Llantrisant, His father late Mr. Josiah Lewis, and his dece mother was a- Miss Plumpton, a shire lady, and a sister to.the motfie Mr. Evan John, J.P., Llantrisant- was the only child of Mr. Lewis by first wife, his second being Mrs. Morg the widow of Mr. Evan Morgan, Ty"^}. mer, for whom he acted as his 38 Upon leaving Llantrisant, when ceased was a lad, his father lived at AT cymmer Hall, Porth. Dr. Lewis was cated at the National Schools, Llantris and subsequently at a Bristol graD3 aS school. Upon leaving the latter he articled to Dr. Taylor, Cardiff, and entering Guy's Hospital, he qualin6 1875. His first practice was at v jj^al sant, beina: appointed doctor for the tin works and the Meiros Colliery, aj was married soon after to Miss i. Cook, daughter of Mr. Robert C Brynteg, Llantrisant, Some years he left for Abergorky, Rhondda, ate and having been there a short time, went to Cymmer about a quarter of a tury ago, when the steam coal mcaS jje were being developed at the collieries- the was appointed medical attendant too of workmen, and subsequently to those the National Collieries. Tlie dece gentleman was a keen, all-round sp man, a capital shot, ancl a first-rate keter, playing for the Llwynypia ^ri ] Club. He was very fond of baseball) the also lately of golf. He was placed oIl go commission of the peace some years a hi and as a magistrate was faithful tP duties and constant in attendance Vup- Porth Court. Politically, he was a ^j0 servative, and was vicar's warden auDtil Cymmer Church. For many years lately he was a member of the PontyP ,^r Board of Guardians, of which his •flTjl- was vice-chairman when the late Mr. Of liams, of Fairfield, occupied the c^air'-t is the eleven children left the about six years of age. The ,rJ,net daughter is married to Dr. Coc. fiegl medical officer of the Windsor Coh ^^i- Aber, and Lilie, the eldest boy, i» cal student at Guy's Hospital. fLito'* is articled to Mr. H. Cousins, s° ne of Cardiff; the ntxt son, Ivor, waS the first to join the Glamorgan Yeojp and is now on his way invalided home with South Africa. where he was laid loll,r$, enteric; Willie is articled to f t,0]&9f Walter Morgan, Bruce, and tmges': solicitors, Pontypridd, and the y° /fjjp boy is a student at Brecon Colle^e^j^ib" live other sisters are at home. Mr. Lewis, London, son-in-law of tb0 Jones, Aberdare, is half-brother deceased doctor.

Magisterial References' Before proceeding with the busi^^y, Pontypridd Police Court on We»rM]iaiiis1 the Stipendiary (Mr. Ignatius losS said he would like to; refer to the eig,b' which had befallen the Bench aH^a jr bourhood by the death of their mented friend, Dr. Ivor Lewis. v practically a young man, and ^1 compared him with himself he tb° was almost sad he should have away, and he (the speaker) left. w'isl £ < Alderman Richard Lewis said he JjjS to endorse all that had been said, 85 geniality and warmheartedness had endeared himself to all. deeply his loss, and hoped j i,jldre,,i comfort the bereaved widow and c feiTe. Mr. Thomas Jones, Ynyshir.v to the late Dr. Lewis as a very man. To meet so sudden a deatn gll dreadful thing. He was sure ^jtli the magistrates present, syrtipa-thise the bereaved widow and family.* ,eS Later in the day the magistra v. cided to attend the funeral on Sat^ool At a meeting of the Llantrisant jji Board en Tuesday, with Dr. ^°||] tfte the chair, a vote of sympathy fit' late Dr. Lewis's family was Passe?g ]Ual1' Lewis's father was chairman of t« trisant School Board for many years,

Wounding at BlaenolY d ..otl. ——— -,iolls.Oil At the Glamorgan Quarter Tuesday, James Lancaster (66) a wouIl on bail, was indicted for unlawfullYthÐ 4:t ing his wife, Mary Lancaster, on fP December. Mr. Sankey prosecut^j o parties reside at Blaenclydach, Christmas Day they attended a jereinonv at a local church. On jjus^3 f home the wife reprimanded ^1?rfl11eOcellgf for going to church under the cj{ | > drink, and later on prisoner s 1b with a hatchet. This prisoner de fo he was found guilty, and sentence, .fe t° months' hard labour. The wi{e$$jg and said she did not wish to P j.0 t charge against her husband, appeal there was no response.

XI .tadt. Musical Festival at TonP i jtf i f The seventh annual musical' ult 1$ connection with the Rhondda y'e\ leyan Methodist Singing Ass°-. Ch«a[ r held at Bethel English BaP f^c^l (kindly lent for the occasion' ycc^l'wl Monday. There were two vt?^- pres^i.er meetings, one in the afterno ? g ot over by the Rev. E. Pn»It, presided over by the Rev. A- the evening. The conductor Howel Howells, Schools Pelgavan; foe organistst Messrs. W. H. ndy. orchy, and J. Kidner, T°n}P q{ by j programme consisted 111 a .A, me. fl1s. butt an anthetm, Abide w1 uifi'0 what is more praiseworthy* c(fjaV m Gloria were sung.. of5 was made by the local c.on ^uiar choristers were very irrfr 'Lniil'* attendance at the Pr? #0ctival& feared, therefore, that the g0 a have to be abandoned in fu. ee^]'ngl was taken in the evening x £ yea whether a festival be beld was unanimously decid1e the them, and it was hoped t pre. would give every suppor • LLLt^> of the committee was Mr. ea(3; x, fjec' Vale, and Messrs. A. osure1* and k. Davies, Pentre, treaS"^<5 retary respectively.

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