The Rhondda Leader

Pentre. Zion Chapel, Pentre, held its annual Christmas tree and bazaar on Christmas Day. This event has become one of the institutions of Christmas Day in this neighbourhood, and scores of children and adults look forward to the occasion to spend a happy day. It was held this year again, as previously, at the Drill Hall, Pentre. The secretarial duties were efficiently carried out by Mr. John Davies, whilst the pastor, the Rev. D. Rees, was the chairman of committee. The sum realised over 2100 to the chapel debt and exceeded the proceedings of any previous bazaars. The opening ceremony was per- formed by Mr. Evan Jones, Cilfynydd. The various stalls were under the super- vision of the following: -Fruit Stall: Mrs. Lloyd and Miss Lloyd. Grocery Stall: Mr. A. T. Price. Church Stall: Mrs. Tom Davies, Miss Annie Price, Mrs. Parry and Mrs. Rees. Non-Alcoholic Beverage Stall: Mr. Ed. Rees and friend. Ice Cream Stalls: Brothers Hooper and Mr. T. Richards. Refreshment Stall: Mrs. Beynon, Mrs. T. Jones, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Edwards and Mrs. Lewis. Toy Stall: Mr. G. Taylor, Mr. J. Davies and Mr. Salter. Sunday School Stall: Mrs. Woodward Miss Woodward, Miss J. Davies and Miss Carpenter. Fish Pond: Messrs. Thomas Jones, C. Watkins, John Jones and E. Griffiths. The magic lan- tern entertainment was in charge of Messrs. W. H. Davies, D. Richards and Ma James.

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The Cardiff Palace. j During the whole of the six months J that Mr. Macnaghten has been in our < midst, he has brought us many new and attractive novelties; but never has he ] attempted what he is undertaking to do next week, and that is to present the j dear old nursery story pantomime, Dick j Whittington and His Cat," twice nightly, j Anyway, when Mr. Macnaghten's name | is attached to an article, we are certain j it is excellent and worth having; there- i fore, no one should be in fear as to what | the production will be like. The company j comprises some of the most popular and versatile pantomime artistes, and the dresses are indeed handsome. The f scenery is both bright and effective. Altogether, the entire entertainment is worthy of the highest praise, and well merits the support of the millions of sightseers. There will be a special matinee on Wednesday next at 2.30.

Yuletide Etsteddfodau. Local Successes. Rhondda vocalists figured prominently in the numerous eisteddfodau held during the holidays. Among the prize winners were: Wood Street, Cardiff .-Soprano solo, Miss Alice Cove, Treorchy; also first in international solo competition. Tenor solo, Mr. Bob Jones, Pentre. Inter- national solo competition—bass, Mr. Trevor Lewis, Ferndale; tenor, Mr. Todd J ones, Treherbert. Aberystwyth.—Soprano solo, Miss Mary Morris, Tylorstown. Glanamman.—Chair poem, Cenech, Ton- Pentre.

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Infant's Body in School Playground. Tonypandy Sensation. Girls Thought it was a Doll. Three young schoolgirls at play in the Tonypancly bchool playground made a horrilymg discovery on Monday morning. A narrow passage on the western side oi tne premises leads to the rear part ot the building, and on the grating or a sink III this passage was deposited tne dead body of a iiewiv-borii male child. Tne corpse, which was partly lying on its right side, was wrapped in hannei, but the extremities were exposed. The little feet were crossed, and blue with exposure to the bitter cold elements, but the face ap- peared natural and ruddy. Mr. J. W. Jones, the headmaster, was at once apprised of the discovery, and with commendable promptness he at once covered the body and sent for a, polices man. P.O. duller immediately arrived, and conveyed the corpse to the Police Station to await the inquest. Mother Undiscovered. Up to the present, all attempts to trace the mother nave been Iruitiess, despite tne most vigilant investigation oy insjjjec- tor izloyie and hIS stalt oi constables. In a chat with our representative, Inspector tioyle said that he was oi tiie opinion that the mother was a stranger to tne district, and the child having been I disposed or, had again quitted tne dis- tnct. Questioned as to how entrance had been gained into the playground, the orncer said this could easily have taken place alter the children had entered the school ¡ in the morning. The schools were closed during all last week, and there was no possibility of any woman getting into the grounds during the vacation, as the gates, which were securely locked, aiiord no foothold, whilst the walls, which rise from tift. to 15ft., are quite unscalable. Moreover, the cleaner, who attended the school on Saturday, declares that on that day she passed through the passage where the body was found, and there was nothing wrong at that time. Did the tihild hava a Separate Existence P Up to the moment of writing this is a question that cannot be answered, and consequently it is quite impossible to say whether the baby was dead when deposited on the spot, or whether it died from exposure. Dr. Arthur Jones, who was called in to examine the body at the Police Station on Monday afternoon, ex- pressed as his opinion that it was not a fully developed child, and had been dead for about 24 hours. He, however, could not say whether it had had a separate existence or not. "Thought it was a Doit." When seen by our reporter on Monday afternoon Mr. J. W. Jones, the head- master of the schools, declared frankly that he had not at that time recovered from the shock at the morning's grue- some discovery. It is such a strange thing," he said, "to find a corpse like that in the school playground. I haven't r got over it yet." How was the discovery made?" queried our reporter. Well, 111 show you he answered, and took the Pressman to the spot where the corpse of the infant was found. "It was right here," continued the schoolmaster, pausing at an ordinary rain- water sink. Three of the girls in my school were coming across this way, and saw something. They thought it was a wax doll at first, but when they found it was a dead baby they ran in to tell me. I went out as quickly as I could, and threw an old duster over it to cover it up, so that the other children would not see it; then I sent for a policeman." From what you saw, do you think that it was a fully developed child? That I can't say. It appeared to be quite healthy." Assuming that the child was alive when placed there, were there any indi- cations that it might have succumbed to exposure? That, again, I cannot answer. The face was quite red and natural, but the extremities—the feet-were blue." Was there an Accomplice P What is your theory of the manner in which the child was brought here? Well, there is a place near the top end of the wall where anyone could get in from the outside." But the person coming over the wall there would have a drop of 12 to 15 feet inside the wall? "Yes, that is so." In any case," added Mr. Jones, if it was brought in over the wall or the gates, no woman, and especially a, woman in the mother's condition could do that, and, therefore, there must have been an accomplice." One word more, Mr. Jones. Did you touch the body? No, I did not touch the flesh," answered the schoolmaster, with a shrug of his shoulders. Post-Mortem Examination. A post-mortem examination of the body was conducted on Wednesday morning, and the result will be announced at t':e Inquest, the date of which Has not yfet been ftsedi Fashionable Wedcfirsg- at Forth. A very pretty wedding, and one that attracted considerable local interest, took place at Tabernacle (English Baptist) onix? 'i ^>0i^' 011 Monday, December dUth, the contracting parties being Mr. Harry Davies, Tonypandy, and Miss Gwendoline May Samuel, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Samuel (headmaster oi Porth County School). The bride, who was given away by her father, was charmingly attired in a cream cloth cos- tume, with a picture hat to match. The bridesmaids—Misses Huxley, Dorothy Samuel, Dorothy Jenkins, Millie Gummer and Irene Twissell—were also beautifully attired in cream costumes with picture hats to match, and each wore gold brooches, the gifts of the bridegroom. The best man was Mr. W. Jones (County School). The marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. E. Prince, Tabernacle, assisted by the Rev. D. Davies, Tonypandy. After the ceremony, a sumptuous reception was held at the school, when the guests included the following: —Rev. W. A. Prince- Rev. D. Davies, Tonypandy; Mrs. Jenkins, Carmarthen; Mr. and Mrs. Gummer; Mr. and Mrs. S. Davies, sur- veyor, Mountain Ash; Miss Huxley, Pontypool; Mr. Stephen Davies, Carmar- then; Mr. Elias Davies, Carmarthen; Miss Rhys, County School; Mr. ancTTVlrs. Hodgson, County School; Mr. W. Jones, County School; Miss Lettice Williams, Penrhiwceiber Miss Cule, Pentre Misses Jones, Treorchy; Misses Isaac, Treorchy; Miss Hannah Jones. University College, Aberystwyth; Miss Olive Thomas, Lon- don Miss Gwen Ray, Williamstown; Mrs. and Miss, Davies, Parade. Porth; Miss Lloyd, Ton; Miss Edith Abraham, Britannia; Mrs. and Miss Lloyd, Tony- pandy; Miss Sybil Davies, Porth; Miss Lily Chalke; and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Pontygwaith. The health of the happy pair was proposed by the Rev. D. Davies, to which the bridegroom respon- ded. The Rev. W. A. Prince, Mr. W. Jones and Mr. Samuel also spoke. The newly wedded couple, who were the recipients of the hearty good wishes of a host of friends, left by the 1.30 p.m. train for Bath, where the honeymoon will be spent. The bride's travelling dress was a cinnamon brown costume, with a brown hat to match. Numerous messages of congratulations were received. The wedding carriages were supplied by Mr. Griffiths, Tonypandy. The following is a list of p'resents-- I i Bridegroom to Brjdp, Set of Furs. Bride to Bride- groom, Handsome Gold Wabch Chain. Bridegroom to Bridesmaids, Gold Brooches. Father of Bride, Cheque. Mother of Bride, Houspho!d Linen. Father of Bride- Sronm, Cheque. Miss Nanny Davies, Sister of Bride- groom, Silver Teapot. Mr Elias Davies, Brother of Bridegroom, Silver Cake Basket. Mr Stephen Davies, Brother of Bridegroom, Biscuit Barrel Mr & Mrs Gummer, Uncle and Aunt of Bride, Silk Tea r'osy and Cushion. Mr & Mrs Davies, Surveyor, Mountain Ash, Cousin, of Bridegroom, silver mounted Jam Stand, Mr Morris Davien, Cousin of Bridegroom, Cruet Stand. Miss Huxley, Bridesmaid, silver mounted Fruit, Dish. Mrs Jenkins, Carmarthen, Eiderdown Quilt. Mrs Huxley, Pontypool, Irish Linrn Toilet Set. Staff of Porth County School, Silver Water Jug, Miss Harris, Porth County School, Picture. Miss Rhys, Porth County School, Set oi Fruit Spoons. Mr & Mrs Hodgson, silver mounted Jam Dish. Mr & Mrs W. Jones, Silver Sugar Basin Mr Noah Davies, County School, Flower Stand. Mr h Mrs W. T. Davies, Solicitor, Silver Sugar Sifter. Mrs Sims, Swansea, Wedgewood Salad Bowl. The Itev. arid Mrs Prince, Vase. The Misses Mathias, Silver Cake Basket. Councillor James Evans, Cheque. Mr & Mrs Davie; (Post Office), Pair of Fruit Dishes. Miss Davies (Post Office), Card Tray. Mr & Mrs William Evans, County School, Table Cloth. The Misses Lloyd. Ystrad, Silver Castor Sugar Basin. Miss Hannah Jones, Univ. College, Aberystwyth, Silver Jam Dish. Miss Abraham, Painting. The Misses James, Ystrad, siiver mounted Butter Dish. Mrs Griffith, Clifton, Silver Sardine Servers. Miss Mary Cule, Case of Cutlery. Mrs Llewellyn. Bute Villa, Satin Hand Painted Tea Cosy. Miss Gwen Rav, Table Cover. Miss Olivia Thomab, Bedroom Clock Vase Mr & Mrs Lloyd, Tonypandy, Breakfast Service. The Misses James, Royal Stores, Silver Tart Scoop Mr & Mrs Edwin Davies, Tonypandy, Tray Cloth. M ■ & Mrs T. R. Jones, Porth, Satin Hand Painted Cushion. Miss Edith Davies, Oil Painting. Mr & Mrs Davies, The Parade, Cut Glass Biscuit Barrel. tVPOJv! Afterr|ocm Tea Cloth, Miss Isaac, nr, hv iir Ba8ket. Mr & Mrs HoWell, Tre- orchy, Side-board Olo h. Miss Raddie Griffiths, Satin lea Cosy. Mr & Mrs Tom Bees, Tonvnandv Whifp Damas-k Table Cloth. Mrs Griffith, Cemetery Road Pair of Vases. Miss L. Williams, Penrhiwceiber Table Centre. Miss Miller, Edinburgh, Table Lin»n' Miss Amy Jones, Album. Miss Winnie Hogg-, Cardiff, White Damask Table Cloth. Gold Brooch, from a Birmingham Friend.

Weddings at Tonypandy. ACKERMAN—HOLMES. A very pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Andrew's Church, Llwynypia, on Wednesday (New Year's Day), the con- tracting parties being Mr. M. Ackerman and Miss Rosetta xiolmes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Holmes, 10, Kenry Street, Tonypandy. The ceremony was performed by the vicar, the Rev. D. T. R. James. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in a beautiful cream Cashmere dress, and wore a wreath of orange blossoms and veil. The brides- maids, who looked charming in their mauve dresses, trimmed with cream, and beaver hats, were Mrs. E. Ackerman (sister), Miss N. Holmes, Miss Mollie Holmes, and Miss Jennie Phillips, the latter wearing white dresses. Their beau- tiful bouquets were given by the bride- groom, who was attended by his brother, Mr. Arthur Ackerman (best man), Messrs. Ernest and Albert Ackerman (brothers), and Mr. William Brooks (cousin of bride). After partaking of the wedding break- fast ? the party was photographed by Mr. Levi Ladd. The bride's parents held a reception, which was attended by numer- ous friends. The wedding presents were numerous and costly. TUCK—STUDLEY. A very pretty and interesting wedding was solemnised at the Primitive Methodist Chapel, ^65ttyp»ndyf blf Tlrarsday, tho 2nd inst., the contracting parties being Miss Lizzie Ann Studley, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Studley, green- grocers, David Street, and Mr. Tom Tuck, Alexandra House, Tonypandy. The cere- mony was performed by the Rev. J. Whittock. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr. David J. Pratten, fruiterer, Clydach Yale, was very neatly attired in a light dove crepe-de-Chine dress, and silk hat to match, and carried a, beautiful bouquet of white chrysan- themums, lilies of the valley, and orchids, with maidenhair fern. She was attended by five bridosmaads: -Missesi Charlotte and Lily Studley (sisters of the bride), Misses Lizzie and Annie Tuck (sisters of the bridegroom), and Mrs. Dd. Pratten (aunt of bride), who each wore floral sprays. The bridegroom was attended by his cousin, Mr. George Brice, as best man. The wedding party also included Mr. Wm. Pratten (grandfather of the bride), Mr. JohnBoyland, and Master Joe Brice (cousins to the bridegroom). As they were entering the edifice, the orchestra, under the conductorship of Mr. J. F. Farmer, rendered a selection. Both bride and bridegroom are well-known, as was evidenced by the large number of well- wishers that had gathered to witness the ceremony. They are useful workers, in connection with the Primitive Methodist cause. The bridegroom is a Sunday School teacher and a; useful member of the c'hanel orchestra. The bride is a member of the Christian Endeavour Society and choir. As the happy couple were leaving the church, the band played Mendelssohn's "Vvedding March." After signing the register, a reception was held at Somerset House, the residence of the bride's parents, and wa's attended by a large number of guests, when hearty congratu- lations were showered upon Mr. and Mrs. Tuck. In the evening, a supper to cele- brate the event was held at Mrs. Brice's. Alexandra House, Tonypandy. The pre- sents were numerous and handsome.

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"The Conscience of a Judge." The production of the new drama, The Conscience of a Judge," by Mrs. Sam Duckworth's Company during the Christmas week at the Theatre Royal, Tonypandy, was an event that will long be remembered by local playgoers. From the local association of the authors much interest was evinced, and one naturally expected that the theatre would be well filled on the first evening of the perform- ance, but the drama proved so original and enthralling that the interest, instead of falling off, was intensified in a most remarkable manner, and night after night the spacious building was packed. Seldom has such a crowded house been seen in the popular theatre as was witnessed on Friday night. The play proved most entrancing and thrilling, though void of sensationalism. In the first act, Herbert Granstone, a barrister, spending a holi- day at a farmhouse, has been making love to Jessica Draycott, and is taunted in the hearing of Jessica with the fact that he is a married man. Jessica's mother, who is an invalid, is so shocked at the dis- cover- that she succumbs to heart failure, and Jessica takes a vow of vengeance against Granstone, denouncing him as the murderer of her mother. In the second act, Granstone, who has by this time attained the dignity of a judgeship, is found suffering from the remorse conse- quent upon the crime of his early days, and in the second scene of this act Jessica, who is on her way to the doctor with her little consumptive daughter, leaves her alone for a brief period, during which time the judge gets into conver- sation with the little girl, and on rising from the seat drops a pocket book out of his pocket. Jessica just then returning, recognises him, and on picking up the book he has drgpped, finds it contains a number of banknotes. Sir Edward Mervin sees her action and taxes her with theft. The judge's son comes on 'the scene, and to shield her, asserts that he himself gave them to her. The judge, having discovered his loss, places the matter in the hands of the police, and the plot from now becomes most complicated and enthralling. Little Kitty treasures up the empty pocket book, and in a later scene; just before her death, begs her mother to return it to the gentleman." While weeping at the bedside of her dead child, the villain of the piece, Sir Edward Mervin, brings in the judge, accompanied by officers of the law, to arrest the mother, who, in a most affectionate scene, makes herself known to the judge. The villain is denounced, and the final act witnesses the death of the repentant judge and the remission of the of, vengeance. The I characters were all most admirably sus- tained, Herbert Granstone being well portrayed by Mr. Leonard Yorke, Mr. H. C. Ward making a. typical villain in the role of Sir Edward Mervin. Mr. Larry Clements as "John Summers," and Mr. Frank Eden, as Horatio Winters," give the necessary element of humour to the play, and are very amusing. Miss Pattie Hastings enacts the part of Jessica Drayton" with ability and excellence. The part of Little Kitty," sustained by Miss Joy Duckworth, was so realistic and affecting that there was scarcely a dry eye amongst the ladies of the audience. This part, being so trying for a performer of such tender years, was taken on alternate per- formances by Miss Elsie Isaacs, who also acquitted herself in a most admirable manner. The remaining characters were also well sustained by the other members of the company. We predict a long life for this remarkable and powerful play.

The Palace, Porth. A most attractive programme is arranged for the na,trons of the Porth Palace for the coming week, which includes the Selbini Troupe of trick cyclists, with some new and marvellous feats; Captain Devereux, with his comical dogs; Pitcher, the stump orator; Primavesi, juggler; the Tossing Austins, comedy juggling; Moneta. and Ford, eccentric acrobats. The comedians and vocalists include T. E. Johnston, Bert Weston, and Fred Herbert. This list, supplemented by the Palascope," with its fresh set of up-to- date films, cannot but continue to attract crowded audiences.

Science and Religion. Mr. John Samuel at Pentre. The Young People's Society at Siloh, Pentre, had a special treat on Tuesday night. December 24th, in a lecture delivered by Mr. John Samuel, County Ledturer, Treorchy, upon "Modern Science and Religion." The lecturer showed how there have always been differences between scientists' views and religious beliefs; but he also showed that there has been a connection between them, this connection to become still closer as time goes on. He gave several instances of the alternate triumph of religion and science, one over the other, and thought that out of the pre- sent crisis both science and religion would emerge the better. In addition, a large number of instances was quoted, showing the opposition of a country to reform. The greatest of reformers was Jesus Christ. The spiritual 'world (said Mr. Samuel) was as real as any other world. and they were bound to accept faith, &c., as realities. On this point the speaker made numerous analogies between the spiritual, physical and mental worlds, and showed the importance of both religion and science. Finally, a few examples of alleged differences between science and religion were briefly explained, and it is possible that complete reconciliation will take place at some future time. The lecture was an excellent one in many respects. It was one that ordinary people could understand. There were no extreme views or opinions, but there was an effort to bring about a better under- standing between persons who at the pre- sent time have different views. The chairman for the evening, Mr. William Jones, spoke of the lecture as having given him a new view of matters relating to science and religion. Mr. David Bowen proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Samuel, and made a few remarks upon the work which is being done at the present time by very eminent scientists bearing' upon this sub- ject. The vote of thanks was seconded by Mr. D. Thomas, B.Sc.. who wished that the chapel had been full of interested young people, whose religion might bene- fit thereby. Miss Bowen, B.Sc., Fishguard County School, ably supported the vote of thanks, and expressed her desire to see more pro- minence given to the relation between science and religion, with philosophy as a medium.