The Rhondda Leader

SERVICES AT ETJPTiR.E THEATRE, I TONYPANDY. The Sunday evening services at tLe Em- pire are becoming increasingly popular. Last Sunday evening, November 30.h, a large number of people had to be turned away as the building was filled to its ut- most capacity. The seirvice opened with the singing of "Blessed Assurance, Jesus is mine," after which the Rev. W. Meadowcroft engaged in a short prayer, invoking the blessing of God upon the service. The Penygraig and District Male Voice Party gave an inspiring rendering of "Crossing the Plain." Miss Gnetta Roberts sang "Daddy" in a most affective style and this item made a great impression upon the audience. After the reading of the lesson the Party sang" Fallen Heroes" in a manned that was gre-atly appreciated by the vast congregation. The well known hymn, "Sound the Battle Cry," was sung with great fervour. Mr Meadoweroft's address 011 The Manhood of Jesus" was marked by its simplicity and its practical nature. The listeners felt that somethiny was being said which applied to them in their d::i'y contact one with the other. Deeo and mysterious theological discussions and sermons are not wanted by the multitud3 in these days, but the simple gospel of the saving power of Christ is as acceptable as ever. Miss Gretta Roberts charmed the audi- dence with another solo, which was fol- lowed by a delightful and pleasing ren- dering of "In the sweet by and by" by the Party. The singing of "Lead Kindly Light," followed by the Benediction brought the service to a close. The collection realised neary £ 13, out of u-Iiieb LG will be sent to St. Dunstan's Home.

OBITUARY. THE LATE MRS. M. JAMES, 1 TREORCHY. Mrs Mary James, widow of the late Mr Daniel James, Dumfries St., Tre- orchy, passed away at her residence on Sunday evening, the 3th ult. after a pro- tracted illness. She was a native of Llan- dovery and was in her 78th year. She came to Treorchy several years ago, and had endeared herself to a wide circle of friends. The "deceased was a mem ber at Carmel Welsh Congregational Chapel, Treherbert. Her husband predeceased her several years ago.

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LECTURE AT TONYPANDY. There was a splendid attendance at the English Wesleyan Chapel, Tonypandy, on Thursday evening, November 27th, when the Rev. W. Meadowcroft delivered his lecture entitled, Sunshine and Storm on the Western Front." Councillor Harcombe was in the chair, and in his opening remarks he congratula- ted Mr Meadowcroft upon the effort which he was making to improve Sabbath observ- ance in Tonypandy by holding religious services at the Empire, and thereby keep- ing a large number of young men and women off our streets. Mr. Harcombe said that he would prefer to resign it om the Council than be a party to any action that would tend to make our Sunday a day of amusement and worldly pleasure. Madame Cove gave an excellent render- ing of "Babylon." Mr Meadowcroft then delighted the uudienee with his velry interesting and inslrrctive lecture. Those present were able to follow Mr. Meadowcroft's description of the trench system by referring to the blackboard upon which some very effective ..etches had been drawn. The daily routine was vividly portrayed by the lecturer, and one's heart seemed to go out in pity to those men of ours who endured the dread- ful monotony of the Great War. "This terrible monotony," said Mr Meadowcroft, "gave the Padre his opportunity of getting to grips with the British Tommy. The men were glad to receive the chaplain were it only for the fact that his was a fresh face." But there were flaslies of sunshine and good humour even in the darkest hour. Mr Meadowcroft said, "I shall never focget the manner in which one man brought to a close a letter which he had written to his wife. His final sentence was, God keep you from your loving hus- band Referring to the religious and spiritual life of our soldiers, the speaker sa;d that there was no hostile criticism of the Christ. But the soldiers made two direct charges against the Church. (a) The Church did not give a definite lead and was always on the side of the biggest interest. (b) The Church was too cold and ex- elusive, formed cliques of good people and d d r.ot want the outsider. Too much attention was paid to people of wealth and! position, to the detriment of the poorer classes. The feeling of fellowship and coii-i-adesliip, so vital in the war, was entirely lost sight of by our churches. The audience listened with deep in- terest to the lecture which was a combina- tion of pathos and humour, giving an ex- cellent idea of the conditions under which our men existed during the great fight for justice and freedom. Mr Meadowcroft is certainly out to do his best for the people of Mid-Rhonddia, and all present at his lecture confined their remarks to one sentence, "It was excellent. We want more." The rendering of "Daddy" by Madame Cove held the audience spellbound. It was magnificent in the extreme. The singing of "God Save the King" brought a most enjoyable evening to a close.

Gravel-Cystitis (Inflammation oj the Bladder) "Nine Years Cured" "No more grateful woman could be met, than Mrs. Edith Page, 12 Chiminage Clone, Marlborough. Writing on 15th April, 1919, Mrs Page said: "Although nine years have passed, the memory of all I owe Doan's Pills is with me yet. Thanks only to their curing me then, I am still in the best of good health." On 9th April, 1910, inli-s Page said:- "My recent recovery through using Doan's Backache Kidney Pills has been the talk of Marlborough. "For a month I lay propped up by pillo-.i-s in bed, with a nurse, and my sister at hand night and day. I could not stir an inch unaided, and was in pain from head to foot. Inflammation of the bladder had lirought me to this. "No one thought I could get well. I almost lost hope myself. But at this stage, I tried Doan's Pills, and they changed the outlook entirely. I was noticeably better with;n a week. The gravel ceas?d and the bladder was soothed and acted freely. My spVrits revived, I could sleep once again, and was soon rid of all pain. "In one month I was cured and free from every trace of kidney' and bladder trfttible. Doan's Backache Kidney Pills have saved my life I do believe, and all who know me here share that opinion. (Signed) Edith Page." Don't ash for kidnry pills or baclxiche pills. Insist upon DOAN'S Backache Kid. ney Pills—the kidney medicine Mrs. Page trecommerndft. All (kaJlers, or 2s. 9d. a box from Foster-McClellan Co.. 8, Wells Street. Oxford St., London, 'V.l. R«comm<Jad6d By the People For the People.

RHONDDA DAIRYMEN'S RESOLVE. At a meeting of Rhondda Valley retail dairymen, held at the Washington Hotel, Porth, it was unanimously decided to stop all milk coming to the valleys after November 30th owing to the excessive charges. The object of the dairymen is to buy the winter milk the same as this time last year and to retail at lOd. per quart which they think is quite sufficient. The Women's Guild of the Rhondda are organising a strike if the milk is to be charged Is. per quart. RHONDDA DISTRIBUTORS' PROTEST. I I I Milk was delivered as usual on Monday in the Rhondda, but the price has been in, creased from lid. to Is per quart. Milk hitherto obtained from West Wales was that day recoived from sources of supply in England. Local vendors, about 200 in number, complain of the hardship caused by consumers taking in as little as pos- sible. They have met twice and met on Tuesday again to consider the advisability of refusing to be the means of distribut- ing milk until the price is reduced.

TWO YEARS' BACKACHE. COMPLETELY CURED BY BAKER'S I BACKACHE PELLETS. Mr W. ±1. Harris, or Upper ora, near Dudley, Staffs, writes: "Having suffered agony with backache for a couple of years, I tried doctors' medicine, plasters, and many widely advertised remedies, but nothing seemed to do me any good, and I began to get quite alarmed about my condition. At last, I decided to try Baker's Backache Pellets, and, to my joy and surprise, after taking two boxes I was completely cured. Work- ing down the mine daily, I used to suffer terrible pains in the back after I had been stooping for a while, but thanks to Baker's Backache Pellets I feel a new man." Baker's Backache Pellets are a positive cure for Backache, Rheumatism, Lum- bago, Sciatica, Gravel, Dizziness, and all Kidney Troubles. They only cost Is. 3d. per box from Boots, Taylors, and all chemists, or post free per return direct from Baker's Medicine Co., Ltd., 36 Whitefriars-street, London, E.C.4, 969-1

LOCAL WEDDING. I BREEZE—JENKINS. I At Porth Chapel, Porth, a fashionable wedding took place, the contracting par- ties being Miss M. E. Breeze, A.L.C.M., daughter of Mr and Mrs David Breeze, Prospect Place, Treorchy, formerly of the Tremains Hotel, Cwmpark, and Mr D. L. Jenkins, cle:rk at the Ocean Offices, Dare Colliery, and son of Mr and Mrs John Jenkins, overman, of 116 Park Road, Cwmpark. The bride was given away by her father, and she was tastefully attired. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr Haydn Jenkins, brother of the bride- groom. The bridesmaids were the. Misses Jenny Breeze, sister of the bride, Lily and Gwenith Thomas, cousins of the bride- groom. The Rev. T. L. Davies (Soar), Cwm- park, officiated, and after the ceremony a reception was held at Prospect Place. The bridal couple, who are well known in the Upper Rhondda, were the reei-l pients of a lalrge collection of valuable presents.

FUNERAL. I The funeral of Mrs. M. A. Rees, wife of Mr Rees, Park Road, Cwmpark, took. place at Treorchy Cemeteiy last week and. the cortege was a large and representaj tive one. The Rev. W. Morris, D.D., Noddfa Welsh Baptist Church, of which deceased had been a member for over 20 years, offi-i ciated, and paid an eulogium to the de-. pai ted The mourners were the immediate rela- tives of the family. Mrs Rees was a native of Treorchy and was in her 48th year. She had been in. indifferent health for a long time. She was held in high esteem in the locality,' where she was well known.

i I TREHERBERT BOWLING I CLUB. At the annual meeting of the Treher- bert Bowling Club held at Mr Seth Jones'* Assembly Rooms, Treherbert, a report of the balance sheet was submitted, which showed a substantial sum in hand after. the year's working. The following officers were appointed for the ensuing year: President, Mr. T. Arnold (grocer); vice-chairman, Mr Evan' Davies; treasurer, Mr Levi G riffiths; secretary, Mr Frank Haddock; Mr Her- bert Fletcher, was selected captain of the club. The newly appointed committee and other officers of the club are making ex- cellent preparations for the coming sea- son and the prospects of the club are very irosy. The John Kane's silver rosel bowl, whichl was presented to the above club, will be competed for in the Rhendda I. next season. I The above club are determined to cap- ture the shield in connection ?fth the Rhondda Valley League in the cnming reason. ,d J

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LODGE UNDERTAKING. I DEPARTURE IN COALFIELD DIS- PUTES. A number of men employed at the Cambrian Collieries, Clydach Vale, were summoned at Pontypridd on Wednesday, November 26th, for alleged breach of con- tract. Mr Charles Kenshole, for the com- pany, stated that tae summonses arose out of stoppages for various causes, but after consultation with the men's repre- sentatives a settlement has been arrived at. An undertaking had been given by which, should an illegal stoppage take plnqe at the collieries without the question in dispute being first submitted to the lodge for its consideration and an oppor- tunity given foir conferring with the man- agement, the lodge would not undertake the defence of any claim by the employers against the workmen for damages for breach of contract. A notice to this effect was to be exhibited at the Cambrian Col- liery. Mr Kenshole declared that this was the first occasion on which an undertaking had been given. The Stipendiary, in agreeing to the withdrawal of the summonses, said the matter was of sufficient importance that an exact copy of the undertaking should be placed on the records of the court.

LOCAL WILLS, Mr Wm. J'oshua Thomas, of Canton House, Treorchy, grocer, who ded July 1st, 1918, left estate of the gross value of £2,167 with net personalty £ 687. The testator left E20 to his wife and ail other of his property in trust for his wife dur- ing widowhood, with remainder to his children, or their issue if deceased, in equal shares, whom failing, as to one-half to his wife for life, with remainder equally between all of his cousins, and one- half to his mother, Mary Richards, whom failing to all or his cousins in equal shares.

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Rhondda Miners Agerit. At a committee meeting of the No. 1 Rhondda District of Miners, held at Portli on Monday eyening: the follow.ng Fesulli of a ballot for. additional miners' agent for the Rhondda Valley district was de- clared Mr A. J. Cook 18,230 Mr. Noah Rees 17,531 0 Majority. 699

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