The Rhondda Leader

The CARDIFF EMPIRE I QUEEN STREET. Managing Director.. OSWALD aTOLL TO-NIGHT. THE LITTLE STOWAWAV, In Two Tableaux, by FRED BOWYER. Oast of Characters. Capt. Worsley, R.N.R. John K. Walton Lieut. Burton, R.N.R. H, G. Shaw The Boatswain Hugh Metcalfe 2nd Lieut. G. Rawson Hon. Percy Willie A. Charrington The Eton Boy Lawrence Stevenson The Widow Maud Osmond The Little Stowaway Eva Lumley Tableaux the 1st-The Old Dock Gates. Tableaux the 2nd—On Board S.S, Carisbrooke (Night) BEAUTIES OF CALIFORNIA, On the American Bioscope. LADY FAUNTLEROY, With her Chatty Chum DAN," the Blue Coat Boy. ANDREW ROY, The Tenor from Covent Garden, in Special Illustrated Songs! ROSA LOADER, The Merry Musical Mimic, Who is a Real Entertaining 'Happy Slavey at the Piano.' The Famous BROS. IIORNK TROUPE, In their Pugilistic Encounter, entitled, "The Biter Bit." THE BOCACCIO MINSTRELS, Including SIGNOR FRANCIA, the Celebrated Mandoline Soloist. ALLIS AND CASSATI, In a Funny Few Minutes of Singing, Comedy & Dancing, MAY EVANS, Character Comedienne. LOCKHART'S ELEPHANTS, Presented by CAPTAIN TAYLOR. Acknowledged to be one of the cleverest Troupes of Elephants extant. Bicycles Btored Free of Charge. Two Performances Nightly. Early one between 7 o'clock and 9; late one between 9 o clock and 11. All artistes appear at each performance. Box Office open daily (with exception of Saturdays) 10 am. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Plan of Grand Circle, No Booking Fees. 873 D'ARCS GRAND CITY WAXWORK EXHIBITION St. Mary Street, CARDIFF (Opposite th Morgan Arcade'. Grand New Additions. Over 200 Life-sized Figures. The Original Waxworks. Mdme. LESLIE, the great American Palmist, Phrenologist & Lecturer. Consultations from 11 to 1, 2 till 5, and 6 to 10 daily. Waxworks open from 10 to 10. Admission, 3d. each. Children, 2d. "TM 2673 POOLE'S ALACE ORTH ERFECT ERF0RMANCE8 OPULAR RICES THE TALK OF SOUTH WALES. See the following gorgeous array of talent. THE PALACE OF VARIETIES, FORTH. General Manager Mr. C. W. POOLE Acting and Stage Manager Mr. WALTER BYNORTU TWICE NIGHTLY At 6.50 and 9. First Performance between 6.50 and 9 o'clock. Second Performance between 9 and 11 o'clock, Trains from all parts to and fro to suit each House. MONDAY, APRIL 15th, 1907, And Twice Nightly during the Week at 6.50 and 9. JJ A R R Y CLAFF, Operatic and Descriptive Vocalist, in his Latest Great Success, "Nelson from His Monument," NANCE HARDER, Refined Versatile Comedienne. (Fred) MULVEY AND (Minnie) MIRIAM, In their Original Comedy Act, In the Study." MISS DAISY ALMER, Refined Vocalist and Dancer, McASKELL, Evening Dress Talking Comic Conjuror, The Man of a Few Words THE 5 M.P. s (5 Musical Palmers). Military Musical Experts. THE BROOKLANDS, Dainty Comediennes and Dancers, TOM STUART, Presents bis Dramatic and Burlesque Character Sketches from Famous Plays and Novels. MISS ROSIE CARLO, Dainty Singer and Sand Dancer. THE TWO ROSES, In a Laughable Acrobatic Comedy, Fun in a Laundry." THE PALACE ELECTRIC BIOSCOPE, In Grand Change of Up-to-Date Films Weekly. BURG, HAT I) AND WISE, In a Humorous Original Comedy Act, "Ye Brown Cow Inn." The PALACE BAND of SELECTED MUSICIANS Under the Direction of Mr. NIMROD WILLIAMS Early Doors at 6-30 & 8-40. Ordinary Doors 6-40 & 8-50. Circle, Is., Balcony &Pit, 6d. Gallery, 3d. Early Doors, Is. 3d. Early Doors, 9d. Early Doors, 4d. Reserved at Is. 3d. HOWELL WILLIAMS & SON, Undertakers & Funeral Furnishers. Funerals completely furnished in the best style, and at reasonable charges. Proprietors of Shelibiers, Open, Closed and Glass-sided Hearses, Mourning and Wedding Coaches, Brakes, etc. Every requisite for Funerals kept on the premises. William Street, Ystrad Rhondda. P.O.TelephonMai). 2981 PURKIS & SONS, Florists and Seedsmen, Fresh Cut Flowers Daily, WREATHS, CROSSES AND BOUQUETS, Made to Order at Shortest Notice and Despatch. 15, Market Square, Pontypridd. P.O, Tele,: 82. Telegrams: 'Purkis,' Pontypridd. 5643 Wm. THOMAS, (Certified Bailiff), 2, Hendrecafn-roacf, Penygraig. Rents and Debts Collected. B657-85 New Theatre, Park Place, CARDIFF. Sole Proprietor I ROBERT REDFORD Every Evening at 7,30, and Saturday at 2. The Celebrated Comedian, IVIR. LIONEL RIGNOLD, And the Famous Comedienne, Miss ADA BLANCHE, In the Successful Comedy- What the Butler Saw. From Wyndham's Theatre, London. NEXT WEEK Wilson Barrett's Great Play- CLAUDIAM. TONYPANDY. LJIPPODROMC Week Commencing Monday, April 15, 1907. TWO PERFORMANCES NIGHTLY at 7 & 9 Mr. WILL STONE wishes to announce an ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME of Animated Pictures on the ELECTRIC BIOS- COPE including a new and grand series of COMIC PICTURES (Fun without Vulgarity) This week's Varieties will include a Special and Expensive Engagement and first appear- ance in Tonypandy of the DAVIS, BEDFORD and CHURTON, Combination in the funniest of funny Sketches JACK"S UNCLE." Screams, Yells, Roars of Laughter. ILLUSTRATED SONGS. EDGAR HARPER, the Popular Baritone. POOLE & POOLE, Refined Comedy Duettists PEOPLE'S POPULAR PRICES—Gallery, 3d.; Pit, 4d.; Stalls, 6d.; Orchestra Stalls, Is. LOOK OUT FOR- Marlmura & Miaka, Japanes Illusionists. *+*+*+*+*+¡+*+*+*+*+*+ THE NEW t SIGHT-TESTING ROOMS: x 27, Gelliwastad Road, J ♦ PONTYPRIDD, Are now open, and are devoted exclu- £ J sively to Scientific Eyesight testing and j* J Spectacle fitting. Subjective and objec- ♦ tive methods of testing are employed in + every case. + i Richard G. Scott F. S. M. C., F.I.O., + Qualified Sight-Testing Optician and „ Spectacle Specialist (by exam. Lond.), attends at the above address on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and at V Station Street, Porth, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Hours, 10 a.m. till 7 p.m. My Booklet a Little light on Eye + + Troubles," will be sent post free on application. 3342 INSURANCE COMPANIES. THE LIVERPOOL & LONDON & GLOBE ASSURANCE COMPARY. Invested Funds Exceed £ 11,000,000. Nett Annual Premium Income, £ 2,312,275. Established ^1 years. Tel. No. 80, Pentre. COMPENSATION INSURANCE. The Conditions in the above Company's Policy are very few and easy, unrestrictive in character, and contains no cancellation clause, while the time for giving notice of Accident is Three bays After it comes to your notice. This will protect you fully, in case your employee does not (say for some time) intorm you of any accident that may have occurred. Send for Specimen Copy of Compensation Policy to TOM REES, Surveyor and Valuer, PENTRE. ears in Business with Mr. Jacob Kees, Architect to the Rhondda Council.) 3410 H. A. HARMAN, UMBRELLA MANUFACTURER, 113, Queen Street, CARDIFF (Nearest Umbrella Shop in the City close to both Taff Vale Railway and Rhymney Railway Stations). Presentation Walking Sticks and Umbrellas Mounted in Gold & Silver, a speciality. All kinds of Fancy Leather Goods, Dressing Cases, Purses, Frames, &c., suitable for PRESENTS. Largest and Best Selected Stock in the Principality. An Ideal Present is my 10/6 Umbrella Sterling Silver Handle, Fox's Best Steel Tube Frame, good quality Cov r. It is unequalled value. Sent carriage paid to any address in the United Kingdom. All kinds of Re-covers and Repairs executed on the premises on the shortest notice, and at most reasonable prices. 113, Queen Street, CARDIFF. 3428 NOW OPEN. 1 -The LARGEST and most LUXURIOUS I AND H EYESIGHT-TESTING I Spectale Fitting Ifooms I In West Wales. H C. F. ALTERS, I F.S.M.C., F.I.O. (By Exai-n., London), B 51, Oxford St., SWANSEA I (LATE 15, UNION STREET). 5061 B Sales by Auction. Duke Street Auction Rooms, Candift On TUESDAY and THURSDAY NEXT, April 16th and 18th, 1907, commencing at 2 p.m. prompt. IMPORTANT TO PARTIES FURNISHING. MESSRS. J. G. MADDOX AND SON will Sell by Public Auction, at their Old Established SALE ROOMS as above, an mmense assemblage of very Superior HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE Removed from various lesidences for absolute sale), including :—Valuable Pianofortes, 6 ft., 5ft. and smaller Bedroom Suites, 6 ft,, 5 ft. and 4 ft. Wardrobes, Pairs of Handsome Toilets, All Brass and other Bedsteads, Wool and Spring Mattresses, Turkey, Axminster, Brussells and Tapestry Carpets, Skin and other Hearthrugs, Brass Curbs, Fenders, Brasses, Superior Drawing and Dining Room Suites, Rosewood, Chippendale and Walnut Cabinets, 6 ft., 5ft. and 4 ft. Sideboards, Bookcases, Dining and Occasional Tables, Walnut, Chippendale, Rosewood and Gilt Overmantles, Chests of Drawers, Hall Stands and Chairs to match, Roll-top and Pedestal Desks, Safes, Office Chairs, Lounge and Occasional ditto, Oil Paintings, Etchings, Marble Clocks, Bronze and China Ornaments, Ottoman and other Couches, Stair Carpets and Rods, Sets of Toilet Ware, Dinner and Tea Services, togethtu with the usual Kitchen Effects, &c., &c., in all about 800 Lots. On view day prior to and mornings of Sale. N.B.—Arrangements can be made by Country buyers to have their purchases packed and put on rail. Goods can be purchased pri- vately if desired. Established 1860. THE GREAT Tonypandy Sale Room Take notice that B. CARDASH has opened a Sale Room at 103, Dunraven St., For the Sale of New and Secondhand Furniture and a Miscellaneous Assortment of Goods. Auction Sales Twice Weekly, Monday and Tuesday, at 6 o'clock. Sale by private treaty during the day. Furniture bought or sold on commission, or by other arrangments. Auctioneer's Office- 99, Dunraven Street. 3433 Danix Room, 125, Dunraven St., Tonypandy. S MALES, Fine Art Auctioneer, Sells each Evening at 7 o'clock, without reserve (under instruction from the Bankrupt Stock Buyers' Association), Gold and Silver Jewellery, Watches, Alberts. Chains, Rings, Brooches, Pins, Bracelets, and Bangles. New and Second-hand con- signments arrive each day from Pawn- brokers and Jewellers. Fine Art China, Bronzes, Clocks, Vases, Tea Services, Oil Paintings, Water Colours, etc., etc. Electro-plated Goods in great, variety. Purses, Bags, Dressing Cases, Cutlery of all best makes. Best stock ever offered in Tonypandy. Every lot without reserve and warranted to be as described. Din't miss this day hearing—SMALES. Remember the Address 125, Dunraven Street, Tonypandy. 3466 Clydach Vale, Rhondda Valley. SALE OF VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTIES. MESSRS. E. H. DAVIES & SON have 1 received instructions to offer for Sale by Public Auction at the CLYDACH VALE HOTEL, Clydach Vale, on FRI- DAY, April 19th, 1907, at 7.30 o'clock in the evening (subject to Conditions of Sale to be then and there read and declared), the following Valuable Leasehold Properties Iu Single Lots or in such other Lots as may be determined at time of Sale. LOT 1.—All that Messuage or Dwelling- house and Premises, being No. 57, Clydach Road, Clydach Vale, in the occupation of Rev. Thomas Williams, at the lunar monthly rental of £1 15s. Held for a term of 99 years from the 1st day of May, 1901, at the yearly ground rent of £1 9s. LOT 2.-All that Messuage or Dwelling- house and Premises, known as Gate- house," situate and being No'. 52a, Marian Street, Clydach Vale, in the occupation of Mr. Tom Watts at the lunar monthly rental of 26s. Held for a term of 99 years from the 30th day of April, 1874, at an annual ground rent of £ 1 Os. 5d. LOTS 3 & 4.—All those Two Messuages or Dwelling-houses and Premises, being Nos. 21 and 22, Howard Terrace, Clydach Vale, in the occupation of George Davies and Jenkin Davies, at the lunar monthly rental of 22s. each. Held for a term of 99 years from the 30th day of April, 1874, at the annual ground rent of 18s. each. LOTS 5 & 6.—All those Two Messuages or Dwelling-houses and Premises, known as Nos. 56 and 57, Thomas Street, Clydach Vale, in the occupation of Mrs. Ann Wallace and Mr. J. H. Ivens, at the lunar monthly rental of 32s. each. Held for a, term of 99 years from 24th June, 1900, at the annual ground rent of JE2 17s. 3d. for both houses. The Auctioneers respectfully draw at- tention to, this Sale, as the Properties are situated in thickly-populated localities where a great demand exists for houses of this description, and in close proximity to the Cambrian and Glamorgan Steam Coal Collieries. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers, Baglan Chambers, Pentre, or to Messrs. J. JONES-PUGHE & DAVEY, Solicitors, 3455 Old Bank Chambers, Pontypridd. Public Notice. Llantrisant and Llantwit Fardre Rural District Council. GENERAL SERVANTS. THE above Council invite applications for the Appointments of 2 Female General Servants at their Isolation Hospital, Rhiw- felan, Llantrisant. Salary fl5 and 918 per annum respectively, with Rations, Washing and Apartments. Candidates must be competent to assist in Kitchen and Laundry. The person appointed will be required to act generally under the direction of the Matron. Applications with three references to be received by me not later than Wednesday, the 24th inst. WM. SPICKETT, Clerk to the Council. Pontypridd, 6th April, 1907. 3452 Don't tink de world's consarn'd 'bout you You've got ter holler sonny De man da t runs de biggest shout, Gits closest to de money Tenders. Rhondda Urban District Council. GAS AND WATER DEPARTMENT. THIS Council is prepared to receive Tenders for the laying of about 2,300 yards of Three-inch Gas Mains at Penrhiwfer, Edmundstown, and Trebanog. Plan and Specification may be seen, and Form of Tender supplied, upon applica- tion to Mr. Octavius Thomas, the Engi- neer and Manager, Gas and Water Offices, Pentre, Rhondda, upon depositing the sum of One Guinea, which will be returned on receipt of a bona-fide Tender, but to be forfeited in the case of withdrawal of Tender after acceptance by the Council. No Form of Tender other than that issued by the Council will be accepted. The Contractors will be required to pay the current rate of wages ruling in the, district. Tenders to be addressed to the Chair- man of the Gas and Water Committee," endorsed Contract No. 43," and delivered at my-Office not later than Thursday, April 18th (10 a.m.), 1907. The Council does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender. WALTER P. NICHOLAS, Clerk to the Council. Council Offices, Pentre, Rhondda, April 4th, 1907. 3454 Rhondda Urban District Council. PRINTING OF MINUTES. TENDERS are invited for the Printing JL of the Minutes and Reports of the above Council. Particulars and Form of Tender, together with Conditions of Con- tract, may be had, and a specimen of the Minutes inspected, upon application at the office of the Clerk of the Council, as under. Sealed Tenders, endorsed Tender for Printing Minutes," must reach the under- signed not later than Thursday morning, the 18th instant. The Council do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any Tender. W. P. NICHOLAS, Clerk of the Council. Council Offices, Pentre, Rhondda, 10th April, 1907. 3468 t Election Addresses. ELECTION OF GUARDIANS. TO THE ELECTORS OF WAltD NO. 6. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, I thank most sincerely the five hundred and eighty two electors who recorded their votes in my favour on Monday last, and also the Electorate as a, whole for the kind and considerate treatment I met with wherever I went. The battle is now over, and I hope the two Guardians elected will serve you as well as I had intended. I have also to thank the men who worked so hard in support of my candi- dature in the fight of my youth, and I trust that I shall be spared to once more seek the opportunity of serving my fellow- workmen. I remain, Yours obediently, JOHN HUGHES. March 27th, 1907. 3464 BOARD OF GUARDIANS ELECTION, 1907. TO THE ELECTORS OF NO. 4 WARD. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, Allow me to thank you most sin- cerely for the honour you have again placed upon me by returning me on the above Board without a contest. It will be my endeavour in the future as in the past to do my duty towards the deserving poor, as well as to the Rate- payers1. I remain, Yours faithfully, THOMAS THOMAS. Bodringallt House, Ystrad-Rhondda, April 1ST, 1907. 3453 GLAMORGAN COUNTY COUNCIL BYE-ELECTION, APRIL 3rd, 1907. TO THE ELECTORS OF NO. 1 WARD. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, It is my duty, as well as my plea- sure, to return thanks to you for return- ing me with such a substantial majority as your representative on the Glamorgan County Council. It shall be my aim, in the future, as in the past, to represent the Electors in general, honestly and faithfully. Will those friends that extended me their sympathy and practical support accept through this medium my sincerest thanks. Yours very truly, ENOCH DAVIES. Brynfedwen, Treherbert, April 8th, 1907. 3456 BARGAIN BOOT SALE Now Proceeding at T. J. THOMAS, TREDEEZIE BOOT STORES, 196, COURT STREET, TONYPANDY. The genuineness of our Sales is too well-known toneed emphasising. If you are told a thing is a bargain, it is so; if any article is defective, it is mentioned. Our Sales are conducted on strictly straightforward principles, that is why thcy arc such an extraordinary success. 3460 Too Late for Classification. WANTED a Strong Girl as Kitchen Ma.id v 7 in a gentleman's family. Some washing. Apply, Mrs. Tyler, Llantrithyd, Cowbridge. 3447 TV/1 ADAME CINDERELLA CLARKE the French Palmist, can be consulted for a short season only, on Monday, Tuesday and Saturday at 2, Jenkin-street, (facing Opera House), Porth Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 14, High Street, Treorchy. All letters to be addressed to 2, Jenkin-strefct, Porth. b658-87 WANTED Young Lady for Booit-keeping, good writer and quick at figures.—Apply D. W. Richards, Central Stores, Tonypandy. CWMPARO PRIZE! DRAWING (bene- fit of the widow of the late Stephen Meredith). Winning numbers: -3461, 3576, 800, 2918, 3157, 561, 1338, 1060, 61, 3388, 219, 960, 566, 2703, 894, 3012, 2428, 3162, 3374, 120, 19, 290, 2938, 119, 740, 2953, 314, 2948, 58. 2964," 3318, 3570, 3158, 1555, 955, 243112513 2472, 82, 390, 2969, 2551, 2904, 2970, 2950, 2957, 27-64. > AIL V prizes to be claimed 'within seven days. Secretary-Griffith J- Thomas, 2, Park. Terr-ace, Cwinparc, = 3457 ■ sight I Eye- Hints. mammmmamamr Awgrym- l au an) y Llygaid. I W. P. CARYL, F.S.M.C., I ODD SIOIIT.-Very few people have both eyes alike, and it is very necessary that each eye should have its own proper correcting glass. To ensure this, each eye must be carefully examined. We test each eye separately, and adjust the glasses, so that the greatest possible bensfit may be obtained from both eyes. GOLWG ANGIIYFARTAL. — Ychydig o fobl sydd i a'r ddau Iygad yr un fath. gan hyny y mae yn i bwysig fod pob llygad yn cael y gwydrau iawn. I i sicrhau hyn rhaid gwneyd ymchwiliad manwl i 1 bob llygad. Yr ydym yn profi pob llygad ar | wahan, ac yn cyfatebii y gwydrau fel ag i roddi B y budd mwyaf posibl i'r ddau lygad. B i 116, High Street, Arcade, CARDIFF, And at 208a, High Street, Swansea. 326 BUSINESS FOR SALE. GLASS, China and Fancy Goods Business for Sale at 13, Dunraven Street Treher- bert. Large Shop and House in main street. Owner leaving the town.—Apply to W. David, at the above address. B661 For Sale. XfOR SALE, a well built double frontaged House, two bay windows, 19, Fair View, New Road, Trealaw. -Apply Edwards, 28. Gilmour Street, Tonypandy. B652-S5 .FOR SALE, Corner House with large cellar underneath, suitable for business premises, new district,—Apply 18, Charles Street, Tonypandy. B654-85 Reliable Tailoring AT Remarkable Low Prices. VISIT G. C. DEAN, THE TAILOR, flfiAJAFF ST., PONTYPRIDD m (Next door to Boot's Cash Chemist Scotch Tweed Suit £ 1 15s. Od. to order. New Brown Suit £ 2 2s. Od. Smart Stripe Suit £ 2 2s. Od. Pure Cashmere Suit X2 10s. Od. -"At" Lierapnon Serge Suit.. £2 5s. 6d. 4 liegd. ..jj Guaranteed Colour. Smart Stripe Trousers 10s. 6d. All Perfectly Cut, Well Made, Best Trimmings. 3015