The Rhondda Leader

Cwmparc. The good folk at Salem Welsh Baptist Ohapel are untiring in their efforts to reduce the chapel debt, and to this end they held their annual tea party on Thursday last. The gentler sex had em- braced the task of ticket-celling with ardour and enthusiasm, and for weeks they had exercised their wiles and blan- dishments on innumerable hapless victims. One lady disposed of a pile" which should establish a record for years to come. Unfortunately, the clerk of the weather was most morosely disposed to- wards the occasion, and weeping skies and a leaden atmosphere were the extent of his displeasure. Though the attendance naturally suffered, everything went off successfully, and the boisterous joviality of some of the officials perceptibly light- ened the elemental gloom. Indeed, it seems that innocuous and not. always original practical jokes are the essential characteristics of such a function. Mr. John Thomas was the secretary of the movement. A large contingent of pleasure-seekers patronised an excursion to Newtown on Saturday last, as aiders and abettors of the attempts of the local Silver Band and two tug-of-war teams to annex the money prizes offered at a great eisteddfod at that place. Unfortunately, neither organ- isation sipped the sweets of success, but it is gratifying to know that both were well in the running for honours. It was amusing to notice the anxiety with which news of the contests was waited here late om Saturday evening, and as is generally the case, the most astonishing rumours were in circulation. The band had secured an easy first, it had gone out of tune, Dyson had blown" to such effect that he had displaced a front tooth and ruined their chances. The tug-of-war team had snapped the rope, they were in the final with a police team, both the finalists had pulled each other for 45 minutes, neither yielding the fraction of a hair, and were still pulling, &c., &c. The cold dawn of Sunday morning, however, brought the unpalatable truth that no laurel wreaths would find their way Cwmparc-ward. Still, the Silver Band have the credit of having increased their reputation, and several valuable compliments were paid to Mr. Taylor by several authorities on the progress his" boys had made during the last half-year. The Sunday Schools of the Park and Soar Chapels made their annual seaside excursion to Penarth and Aberavon re- spectively on Monday last. Happily, the day kept fine, and the children enjoyed themselves to their hearts' content, Although the excursions were very exten- sively patronised, neither was marred by a single mishap. JMOUNTNEY (late J. Cording), 42, Royal U. Arcade, CARDIFF, Bird and Animal Preserver, To the Most Hon. The Marquis of Bute and the Cardift Museum. Skins and Furs Dressed Rugs lined and made up, t Glass shades for Clocks and Ornaments of all sizes.

Treherbert. A very successful variety concert was held Thursday, June 28th, at Poole's Opera House, Treherbert, in aid of the Treherbert Football Club. The artistes, who included some of the most successful vocalists and comedians in South Wales, entertained the audience beyond expec- tation. The accompanists were Messrs. R. H. Jones, D. Davies (Treherbert) and Ed. Walters (Treorchy), assisted by Mr. J. Ryan's celebrated String Band. Ap- pended is a list of items rendered: Overture, Mr. J. M. Ryan's Baiid; con- tralto solo, Miss Nana. Lewis, Cwmparc tenor solo, Romany Lass," Mr. Tom Felix Evans; duet, Messrs. Aneurin Ed- wards and Tom Felix Evans; soprano solo, "Jewel Song," Miss May Moses,) Treherbert; tenor solo, Mr. Ben Thomas, Treherbert; bass solo, Mr. Aneurin Ed- wards, Treorchy; descriptive song, Mr. Jack Granfield, Treorchy; baritone solo, Mr. J. Jones, Treherbert; knockabout turn. Messrs. Hopper and Share (the Welsh knockabouts); whistling solo, &c., Mr. Tony Lucas, Cardiff; comic song, The Second-hand Aristocrat," Mr. Sam Taylor, Cardiff; tenor solo, Mr. Gomer Jones, Treorchy comic song, Beautiful Bed," Mr. T. Taylor, Cardiff; trio, Miss May Moses, Messrs. A. Edwards and T. Felix Evans. The whole terminated with a very laughable sketch, entitled Dr. Dose'em," by Messrs. Share, Granfield and Co. A very pretty wedding took place at St. Alban's Church, Treherbert, on Thurs- day, June 28th, the contracting parties being Mr. Fred Harding, junr. (eldest son of Mr. Fred Harding, Dumfries Street, Treherbert), and Miss Emily Gitsham (youngest daughter of Mr. Allan Gitsham, saddler, Treherbert). The bride was given away by her father, and Mr. Dd. Evans acted tne part of best man. After the ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. J. Evans (vicar of Treherbert), assisted by, the Rev. Mr. Davies (curate of St. Alban's), the happy couple departed for their honeymoon to South Somerset- shire. -+-+- On Sunday last the annual preaching services were held in connection with Bute Square Chapel, Treherbert. The preacher for the day was the Rev. Solva Thomas, Maesteg, who delivered two powerful English sermons morning and evening, and also a -Welsh sermon, by request, in the afternoon. On Monday, the annual tea, in connection with the same place of worship took place, and was attended by a large number of friends from far and near. Great praise is due to the efforts put, forth by the various workers for the able manner in which they all worked to make the gathering a success, both from a financial and con- vivial point of view. The tables were ablv superintended by the following ladies: —Mrs. W. Burford, Miss Evans (Pentre), Mrs. Cook (Treherbert), Mrs. A. Morgan (Treherbert), Mrs. J. Jones (Tre- orchy), Mrs. Rd. Owen (Tynewydd), Mrs. James Price, Miss Jones, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. John Smout, Mrs. Horgan, and Mrs. Phelps. The proceeds are to be devoted towards clearing the chapel debt. Edison's Phonographs and Records. All the latest in stock at R. T. Jones's, Iron monger, Sheffield House, Treherbert. 159

Tylorstown. On Sunday last the Rev. Joseph Evans, pastor of Soar, Pontygwaith, occupied the pulpit of Ebenezer Welsh Congregational Church, and preached two able sermons to crowded congregations. .+--+- The Tylorstown Conservative Club journeyed on Saturday last to Ilfracombe to spend their annual outing. The weather was beautiful, and a most plea- sant day was spent by all the members. -+--+--+- On Monday last the annual trip of the Libanus Sunday School took place to Weston. A special boat was reserved for them, and the arrangements made were everything that could be desired. The adults and children thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

Llwynypia. A further meeting for the purpose of duly forming a, Male Voice Party in con- nection with the locality was held at Penuel Chapel on Sunday afternoon, with Mr. Johnson Granville in the chair. There was a good attendance of those musically inclined, and the splendid en- thusiasm shewn is a, very happy augury for the future. The selection of conduc- tor was the most important item of the meeting, Mr. Phillip Llewellyn being appointed, a choice that was pretty un- animous and one that is justified by ability and the other qualities that go to make a successful conductor. Mr. John Gri- ffiths was chosen pianist, another worthy appointment; and Mr. Blanchard Evans, secretary Mi-. Jack Richards, treasurer and Mr. Johnson Granville, chairman of committee—three excellent men for the positions. A good committee was formed, and arrangements made to hold the first practice on Sunday next at 3.45 in the same building. We shall hope to see the young men of the district taking kindly to the movement, and that they will show their appreciation of its formation by joining without delay, and so spend many happy hours in the sweet realms of music by the great masters. There is nothing like falling into line at once in all things, and we trust that this will be acted upon on Sunday next by those who love the art of singing. We wish the Pontrhondda Male Voice Party a long and successful career.

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Ynyshir. A grand concert was held at the Work- men's Hall, Ynyshir, on Thursday evening last. Prof. Howells, Aberdare, played Caprice" in his own taking style, and Mr. David Hughes followed with The Inchcape Bell." Miss May Mukle, who made her second appearance, played a 'cello solo, and was encored. Mdlle. Julia Caroli next sang Ah Forse lui in beau- tiful style, her melodious voice ringing through the hall. She had to reappear. Mr. Tom Bryant played "Fantasia" on the harp, and Mr. David Hughes followed with 0 ruddier than the cherry." Miss Mukle again played Tarantelel," and Mdlle. Caroli sang" Vilanelle," which was again encored. Mr. Tom Bryant gave another harp solo, and Mr, David Hughes sang "I'm a roamer." Being encored, Miss Mukle played The Spin- ning Wheel," and Mdlle. Caroli's "I think" terminated one of the best con- certs ever held in the place. We are pleased to announce the success of Madame Evans-Lewis, who won the contralto solo at Treherbert on Monday, whilst Mr. J. H. Davies (Cawr yr Ynys) again -Won the recitation.

Ferndale. We are told that scientists are busy tracing the origin of the earthquake of last week, and inhabitants in the affected a,rea are requested to co-operate by send- ing an account of their personal experi- ences of the shock," the cause of which is explained by one expert, as due to the rubbing together of rocks on each side of a fault, producing vibrations. This seems to be a reasonable enough solution, taking into consideration the fact that our country lies in a non-volcanic area. The shoc^" at Ferndale was described by different, people thus:—"A sudden gust o. wind," Rocking sensation," and, as a speaker remarked at a meeting in pro- gress at the Assembly Hall near the rail- way, We had better clear out of the hall as soon as we can, boys. It must be in a very ricketty condition indeed if £ shunt- ing can shake it like that! Inquiry at various business places in the town elicited the information that the contents of fixtures in some cases had been thrown to the floor. The dislodgment of loose masonry and chimney-pots, were some com- mon effects noted. One lady, hearing an unusual noise in her kitchen, was sur- prised on going there to find the place covered with soot, brought down by a brick that had fallen through the chim- ney. Humorous incidents include the narrative cf the Blaenljechau lady who, with the chair she sat on, had been car- ried for a distance of about six yards; and a sewing machine, set in motion in another house, made a circle of the room in which it was situated! The curious influence the shock has had on certain imaginations here, inclines one to dis- agree with the expert, abovementioned, and to strongly favour the expansion theory." -+-+-+- Some young bloods" at Ferndale are negotiating for a pitch" in the Wells district for the purpose of camping over the summer holidays. We anticipate get- ting interesting copy from that quar- ter as soon as the arrangements will be carried to a successful issue. -+--+--+- A preaching festival was held on Sunday last at the Tabernacle, Ferndale,, the ser- vices being conducted by a party of young students from the Academy, Pontypridd. The Sunday morning service was. opened by Mr. Ben Evans, Mountain Ash, and tne sermon by Mr. B. D. Evans, Cwm- avon. The 2 p.m. meeting was conducted by Messrs. B. D. Evans and E. Minfryn Jones, Eglwysbach. A service was also hei-i. at 2 p.m. at Trerhondda Chapel, opened by Mr. W. H. Evans, Cwmbach, who, by the way, is a Ferndale boy; his father and mother, now both deceased, were members of the Trerhondda Church. The sermon at, this meeting was, preached by Mr. M. D. Davies, Treharris. The 6 p.m. service at Tabernacle was opened by Mr. E. M. Jones, the preacher being Mr. T. Bowen, Treorchy (brother of the late Ben Bowen, poet), and Mr. S. A. Jenkins, Ystradgynlais. A collection was made at each meeting in aid of the students, who are all from the working class. -+--+-+- Great anxiety prevailed here a fort- night or so ago, when the news came from the States that Mr. Henry Richards and Mr. W. J. Richards, grocer (father and son), had perforce to re-embark for home within a short time of their landing on American soil. Mr. W. J. Richards had, it appears, been slightly unwell on the outward voyage, and had been compelled, with others, to stop for a certain period at one of the emigrant stations outside New York Harbour. Our friends' treat- ment at the hands of the authorities there was of the most unsavoury and unhos- pitable kind, and not feeling enamoured by such a, reception in the boasted land of liberty, they decided to sail home imme- diately. We all rejoice to see them back in safety, and Mr. W. J. Richards fully restored to health after a short sojourn at Llandudno. At a meeting of Ferndale workmen on Thursday evening last, Mr. T. I. Jones in the chair, Mr. D. Watts Morgan attended and spoke on the settlement arrived at by the Sub-Committee on the hauliers' question re payment of bonuses. The meeting decided on a withdrawal of the notices which had been handed in by the hauliers at the beginning of June. A meeting of nightmen, presided over by Mr. T. 1. Jones, and addressed by Mr. John Williams, also passed a, similar reso- lution. At both meetings a, vote of con- dolence was passed with the relatives of the unfortunate victims of the Caradoc Vale disaster. The news of the miracu- lous rescue of two of the entombed men has been received here with expressions of gladness, yet tinged with keen dis- appointment at the non-realisation of the hope that was entertained of saving the noble young fellow Hathaway. -+--+--+- Anniversary services were held on Sun- day and Monday last at Salem Newydd Welsh Baptist Chapel, the preachers for the occasion being the Revs. Levi Jones, Vochriw, and W. Rees (Arianglawdd), Harmony, Penfro. Crowded congregations attended all the meetings, which, we understand, were very successful, and the sermons of a, very high standard and eloquently delivered. -+--+--+- A very prominent figure in the public 1 life of Ferndale of a few years ago paid a visit to our town on Tuesday evening, in the person of the Rev. D. G. Williams, St. Clears. Ieuan Gwynedd" formed the subject of a most interesting lecture by the rev. gentleman at, his old church- the Tabernacle—to a crowded audience. The chair was occupied by Mr. D. W. Thomas, M.E. The proceeds of the lec- ture to be devoted to the well-deserved i assistance" of an old resident, viz., Mr. | Archibald Jones, who has been finable, through ill-health, to follow his employ- ment for some years.

Pontrhondda. Mr. S. Davies, Pontrhondda Schools, has just been elected a Fellow of the Royal Horticultural Society as a result of an examination recently held at Cardiff.

Pentre. We are pleased to record the following successes of Pentre boys —Richard John Bowen has successfully passed his final B.D. Trevor Davies (son of Alder- man E. H. Davies), B.Sc., with First Class Honours in Anatomy; and also the Hughes Gold Medal. David Thomas, Llewellyn Street, B.Sc., with Honours in Chemistry. -+--+-+- The Rev. Joseph Evans, B.A., com- menced his duties as, pastor of Chwilog and Abererch Churches, Breconshire, on Sunday last. The ordination will pro- bably take place in August, next. -+--+--+- We regret to record the death at an advanced age of Mrs. Thomas, the mother of Dr. W. E. Thomas, Llysygraig, which took place last week. The funeral took place on Tuesday last, the interment being at the family vault at Bala. -+--+--+- The Pentre Colliery (Messrs. Cory Bros.) has been idle during the week owing to a, dispute over the hauliers' agreement. A meeting was held on Monday, but no settlement was arrived at.

Tonypandy. MR. J. H. TODD, Artificial Teeth Manufacturer, attends at Mrs. Rhys's, Central Restaurant, Dunraven Street. Tonypandy, every Wednesday from 10 a.m. till 4.30. p.m. 2956

Cricket, PENTRE v. PONTYPRIDD. This important League fixture was played at the Ynys Park, Pentre. Bailey batted well for Pentre. Scores — PENTRE. J Ashley b Lloyd 6 U Jones c and b Rees 1 T Collins b Lloyd 0 V Royall run out 2 J Bailey b Williams 36 W Harding c Lloyd b Rees 1 D Pilling b Rees 0 0 Royall b Phillips 8 Leo Collins b Williams 0 D Walters b Phillips 0 C Hall not out 0 Extras 2 Total 56 PONTYPRIDD. J Rogers c Ashley b Bailey 4 E F Gilman b Harding 3 T Rees b Harding 17 D Williams b Bailey 2 Ivor Lloyd b V Royall 1 G Phillips b Walters 16 G Wride b Ashley 18 D Seaton not out 1 T Phillips c Royall b Ashley 1 E Williams b Walters 1 J Mathias c Collins b Ashley 0 Extras 2 Total 66 WATTSTOWN v^ST. PETER'S, PENTRE. This match was played at Wattstown on Saturday last. Scores ST. PETER'S, PENTRE, J James b Robertson 0 W Hitchings b Robertson 0 A Fry c and b Robertson 3 A Codd c Hayzell b Scott 20 W H Rees c Baistow b Robertson 0 J Ritchie b Robertson 16 Wm Lee run out 12 Walter Lee not out 20 F Lisle run out 0 V Wisbey not out 0 Extras 4 "Total (for 8 wkts) 75 Innings declared. WATTSTOWN. J Stevens b A Oodd 0 D Jones b A Codd 1 J Flynn b A Fry 0 A Hayzell c Walter Lee b A Fry 5 S Robertson b A Fry 0 R Baistow b A Fry 0 E Jones, run out 4 A Tripp b A Codd 0 L Scott not out 3 W Pratt, not out 0 Extras 0 Total (for 8 wkts) 13 MID-RHONDDA LADS v. BETHANY, WILLIAMSTOWN. This match was played on the Belle Vue Grounds, Penygraig, on Monday, in fine weather, and resulted in a win for the Lads by 43 runs. Scores: BETHANY. F Denham b F Rowlands 0 W Budd b F Rowlands 8 T E Atkins b F Rowlands 0 F Meaden b F Rowlands 1 T Denham b D J Rowlands 2 E Oakley b F Rowlands 5 G Sweet b F Rowlands 2 T Walters not out 0 o Adams b F Rowlands 0 C Wills b D Rowlands 2 F Denham b D Rowlands 1 Extras 5 Total 26 MID-RHONDDA LADS. a1 Rowlands b Adams 4 M Rowlands not out 26 D Rowlands Ibw b Adams 4 L Wright c Atkins b Denham 4 E: Williams c Oakley b Adams 0 R J Burrows b Denham 5 T Parry b Adams 4 D Dunworth b Sweet 2 H Williams b Adams 0 T Evans b Adams 7 T Griffiths b Adams 2 Extras 11 Total 69

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OLYDAOH YALE OLD SCHOOLBOYS v. TREALAW. The above match was played at Trealaw last Saturday, and resulted in a well- deserved win for the C'lydach Vale Boys by 52 runs. To secure this handsome victory they were greatly indebted to Ben Thomas, the vice-captain, who hit up a. nice 35, not out. The return match will be played at C'lydach Vale on Saturday. Scores: CLYDACH VALE O.S.B. D Lewis c Rockett b Morgans. 11 J Thomas c Rockett b Jones 10 D Thomas c Morgans b Rockett 3 Ben Thomas not out 35 W Thomas hit wkt b Jones 8 Gwilym Davies c Rockett b Jones 1 W Wigley c Jones b Harcombe 3 T J Evans c Marchant b Jones 3 R Hammond c Harcombe b Jones 0 Tom Griffiths b Rockett 0 Dick Rees b Rockett 0 Extras 0 Total. 74 TREALAW. S Jones c Lewis b Davies 9 Marchant b W Thomas 1 B Besant b Davies 3 D Rockett b Lewis 2 D Edwards not out 4 M Harcombe c Thomas b Thomas 0 A Thompson c and b Lewis 0 E: Waite st Wigley b Lewis 0 0 Roberts b Davies 0 T Hammond b Lewis 0 T Morgans c Rees b Davies 0 Extras 3 Total 22 CWMPARC v. TREHERBERT EXCELS. Played on the ground of the former, before a large and unduly demonstrative crowd. The finish was close and exciting; the homesters just winning by 8 runs. Both sides were well balanced, and the fielding was distinctly smart, W. J. Ed- I 'd wards' "catching" of Walters at mid-on being one of its features. R. Ashton's catch" on the boundary was also very creditable. Scores: TREHERBERT EXCELS. J D Walters c Edwards b D Davies 14 E Gruar c I Evans b Davies 4 A Dando c Owen b Prosser 3 G Pain run out 8 E Edwards b Davies 5 W J Gruar o Ashton b Prosser 2 D Galloway st IT Evans b Prosser 2 E Pain run out 1 Eveleigh b Dav.;es 6 Cook not out 1 Goodridge, c Prosser b Davies 2 Extras Ö Total 54 CWMPARC. H G Prosser c Eveleigh b J Gruar 11 D Davies c Dando b Galloway 0 R Ashton b G Pain 13 J Austin b J Gruar 3 Haydn Evans c Gruar b J Gruar 2 U Thomas h Galloway 17 W J Edwards run out 0 J Evans b J Gruar 0 Ted Evans b J Gruar 11 I Evans not out 0 Dan Owen h J Gruar 0 Exitras 5 Total 62 -+-+-+- CWMPARC v. ST. BARNABAS CHURCH (PENYGRAIG). Played at Cwmparc on Monday. Scores ST. BARNABAS. E C Lewis c and b Prosser 2 T John b D J Williams 4 W Grier b Prosser 2 H Morgan c J Evans b Williams. 0 A H Boobier b Prosser 0 D J Jones b J Evans ill 7 Campbell b Prosper 2 Reg Dorman b Prosser 0 J Price c J Evans b Pro,sset 4 A Wright b J Evans 0 S Kerslake c B Morgan b Prosser 3 Extras 0 Total 30 CWMPARC. Tom Jones b Boobier 0 H G Prosser b Boobier 5 R Ashton b Boobier 20 D Owen b D J Jones 2 U Thomas b Grier 2 I Evans b D J Jones 7 J Evans c Price b Boobier 1 D J Williams c Dorman b Boobier 0 J Delaney b Boobier 8 Ben Morgan b D J Jones () J Dean not out Extras 10 Total 74 In their second innings, St. Barnabas made 43, so that the homesters won by all innings and one run. -+- LLWYNYPIA 2nds v. PENTRE 2nds. The above match was played on tho grounds of the former on Monday mom- ing, when the visitors were victorious bá 36 runs. Going in first, Pentre scored 119 runs, of which Ashley made an excel' lently compiled 50, although it was marred by a few chances. V. Jones played >vej for his 14, and Bailey's 21 was well earned- Davies for the homesters again proven his undoubted ability as a bowler, taking five wickets for 29 runs, three being gained by smart stumping on the part ot Gifford. T. Collins was dismissed by 8> really good catch on the part of RuftlS Lewis. Morris had 20 runs knocked o" his bowling for no wicket, rather a strange thing for this excellent bowler and Ivor Evans had two for 37, L. Williams three for 18, and Dobson 10 runs for no wicket- The homesters compiled 83, of which by far the best displays were given by G. Llewellyn, who scored 35 in first-rat| style, and D. Davies, who has double figures in his four last appearances in the team, made 20 runs in his beS style. Gethin Jones, who was not out 5 shaped well. Bailey was deadly with th ball. Scores: PENTRE 2nds. J Ashley st Gifford b Davies ^0 T Collins c R Lewis' b Evans V Jones c and b D'avies J Bailey b Williams 21 V Royal b Williams ° T1 Harding c M S Lewis b Williams 0 Royal st Gifford b Davies „ L Collins st Gifford b Davies D Pilling b Evans Blizzard not out •" D Walters c Evans b Davies ? Extras Total LLWYNYPIA 2nds. 4 R Lewis c Royal b Bailey W Gifford b Bailey Jk D Davies b Bailey 20 G Llewellyn b Harding °. F Dobson c Pilling b Harding t 1 J Evans run out L Williams c Pilling b Bailey Gethin Jones hot out ? M S Lewis b Bailey i D J Jones b Pilling ••• W G Morris b Bailey V Exitras Total S,rg Mountain Ash 2nds play the homest on Saturday,