The Rhondda Leader

I Ynyshir. I Quito a pretty and pleasing perform- anco was given by the Saron (Cong, t Juvenile Choir on Christmas Eve, entitled Holiday Concert. The choruses pos- sessed a certain charm, and the pretty dresses worn added to the interest of the thing. Some of the young soloists too displayed promising voices. The prin- cip<d c h aracters were:— Fairy Content, } eipal citi i-a etei- A%,el-o Fa iry Coiiteilt. Miss Maggie Harris; "Fairy Goodwill' Missi Bronwen Thomas; "Fairy Fun," i Miss Annie M. Williams; "The Old Woman," Miss Ada Walters; "Servant I Maid, Miss E'unico Jones; Fruit Girl," Miss Maggie M. Harris; "Flower Girl," Miss Ceinwen Gwilym; "Fish Lassie," Miss E. A. Ablett; "Tommv Tickletooth," Master George Thomas; Cheery Tommy, Master Allen Davies; j "Archer," Master Gwyn Isaae; Sea j Cantain," Master Danny Howells. "Newsboy," Master David J. Evans- Middy," Master Benny Jenkins. There were besides the, performance action songs by the jolly tars, games of see-saw skipping rope and grab, &c., &c. Mr. Jenlrin Jones was the conductor, and he is to be congratulated on the high pitch of excellence tho young performers had of excel l ey y s bad attained under his control. The stage niallaro it was undertaken with suc- cess by Mr. James Williams. Miss Maggie Davies played the pianoforfc* accompaniments, whilst Miss Rachel M. D.wies presided at the organ. An Hlüal chairman was found in Mr. J. W. John j (Ynyshir Schools).

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I The Lady Lewis Ambulance Division. I First Annual Dinner. The first annual dinner of the above division was held on New Year's Eve at the. Liwyncelyu Hotel, Porth. Addi- tional interest Was taken in. this event, as a large number of certificates were to be distributed to the successful members at the re-cxamination field in June last. there was a very large attendance, and among the guests were Mr. E. S. Wil- liams, Al.E., Cyminer Mr. J. W. Hutchinson, M.E. (agent of the Lewis Merthyr Collieries) Rev. /Joseph Jones, 13.A., Porth; Supt. if. Jackson; Mr. Phil. Hutcl inson, Llwvnoelyii flail Dr. Lionel Lewis (hon. surgeon Lvnuiier Divi- YI]Vshll. and Mr. D. Douglas. Amongst the guests also were representatives of the various colliery lodges, which included Guardian John Treharne, Messrs. Harry Loxton, William Rees, and Joliti Dax-lell." Porth. There were also present repre- sentatives of the various ambulance divi- sions^ in the Rhondda Facii Corps. Mr. E. S. Williams presided. The t-nb]e« were tastefully laid out, and after grace had been said by the- Rev. Joseph Jones, a sumptuous least was partaken of. In opening the entertainment that fol- lowed, the Chairman read apologies for absence from the following gentlemen: — Councillor W. T. Davies. Di-. R. C. Joyce, Mr. T. E. Richards, M.E. (Mardy), Mr. Davies (district superintendent), Dr. W. 8. Carrol and Mr. Win. Marks. Proposing tlie toast to The King," Mr. VviIliams said it afforded him the greatest pleasure to be present at that fund ion (hear. hear;. ft reminded him of a dream a certain inotleotifoi-mi st minister was fond of relating. He dreamt he was in heaven, and what surprised him most was to find himself there — (Iaughter)-and to see there those whom he never thought would be there—h«ar, hcar)-and to see absent those whom he thought would be there (loud laughter). There were present, at. that gathering those whom lie never expected to see, and there. wern faces he missed but the greatest surprise ot all was that he was in the chair (cheers) lie, however, felt honoured with the occasion, and was | delighted to be present (hear, hear). Proceeding, the Chairman sajd if ever there was a period in the history of monarchial government when the King deserved the sympathies of his subjects, that period was tlie year 1910, when His Majesty King George was called to the throne (hear, hear). It was a period which called forth all the latent tact which such a person could he possessed with. Everything was in SUd1 a dis- turbed condition when his late Majesty King Edward (lied that his loss was almost irreparable (hear, hear). But though King George had been brought before the world at such a critical time in the history of England, nothing had boen found wanting iy him. He had displayed the great tact, courage and mental capacity that such responsible position required. lie "vould like to MY more, but it was not an opportune time. It was then, lie said, with the greatest of pleasure he proposed the toast to His Majesty the King, which was nobly re- sponded to. o Continuing in lighter vein, Mr. Wil- liams said that at a nimiiar function with another division recently he asked the members a few questions, to which they readily replied, and no doubt the Lady Lewis boys wouid answer equally well. If," he Slaid a person sii,,i l loNi-e d a 2 f t. i,u i swallowed a 2ft. rule, and was dying by inches, how would you treat him ? (Laughter). A local wag replied, Oh, take him to the nearest churchyard'' (loud laughter). What," retorted the Chairman, if a iiian swallowed a thermometer, and was dying by degrees?" No answer forthcoming from the mem- bers, the doctor said, Send him to a hot place- to get, heated" (laughter). Il ell," continued Mr. Williams, whose fund of humour isiucXJhaustible and quite proverbial at Porth, if a woman con- sumed half a gallon of whisky how would you treat her ? (Laughter). The laughter having subsided, Why, Jolrnny Walker (walk her) home, wouldn't you?" he added (cheers and laughter). Continuing. Mr. Williams said: "I'm sure we are all pleased to see Mr. Hutchinson amongst us again, and he is to be congratulated upon his recovery from so serious an illness as ho has recently undergone (hear, hear). To Mr. Hutchinson the Lewis Merthyr workmen are indebted for their very efficient Ambulance Division—(cheers)—and I hope lie will be spared for many years yet to further the meritorious work of first-aid to the injured (cheers). Mr. Harry Loxton, submitting The St. John Ambulance Association, said the St. John's Ambulance Association was one of the most important organisa- tions that anyone could be associated with. Its work and influence was world- wide (hear, hear). It did not matter where this toast was given, in whatever remote corner of the world, it- was always well responded to (tIear, hear). He saw around him men who were sacrificing time and pleasure to acquire the know- ledge and ability of alleviating suffering humanity, and he thought it most proper that they should wind up the year 1910 in this manner, for the year 1910 had called for their services Ilia no unmis- takable manner (hear, hear). It was then with pleasure—and he felt honoured in so doing—that he proposed the toast of the St. John Ambulance Association, and he hoped it would continue to prosper in the future as it had thrived in the past (cheers). Dr. Lionel Lewis (hon. surgeon to the Cvmmcr Division), responding on behalf of the Association, said he was. glad to see so many present. The ii-ot-I was of such an important nature, and was so humane, that he hoped by next year the present number would be doubled. The Association was endeavouring to further its work and influence, and with the aid of the public, he thought its progress would continue (cheers). Mr. I. W. Tlutcbinson, M.E., pre- sented the certificates. Previous to hand, ing them, Mr. Hutchinson thanked the chairman and all present for the kind allusions to his illness and recovery. He congratulated them upon having secured a genial chairman—(hear, hear)—«ne who was both witty a.nd eloquent. (Mr. Wil- liams: "That's good "totid laughter). Continuing, Mr. Hutchinson said he was very pleased to once more present the. certificates to them (cheers). He had always taken a. deep interest in this work. Explaining -,N-by the divisioii- which was composed of Lewis Merthyr Avorkiiien--w,t,s ca.Iled the Lady Lewis Division, he said it was in honour of Lady Lewis, and at the express wish of Sir Wm. Thos. Lewis, the head of the Lewis Merthyr firm (hear, hear). He mentioned this for the benefit of the genera] public. He hoped to, see the day when every official would he a first-aid man (hear, hear). It. was imperative that they should he efficient ambulance men. He was pleased to set, ,o many of hilt; work- men were ambulance men, but even now I an ambulance man was not always at hand. If greater facilities or requisites were required by the division, he was prepared to grant them all in his power (hear, hear). Inasmuch as accidents will occur even w here and when least ex- pected, despite of all vigilance on their part, the next best thing was to be able to alleviate the suffering of the unfortu- nate. and to have an efficient, body of men for that purpose (hear. hear). Thanks to Supt. H .Jackson—-( cheers)--who had the ambulance so much at heart, and who had displayed such zeal and enthu- siasm in first-aid work, they possessed at Lewis Merthyr a division second to none in the \alleys (cheers). He felt more than pleased that the general workmen had taken such interest and had seen the necessity of having properly- equipped ambulance conveyances, which were a credit to their division. Mr. Hutchins-on then briefly outlined a competitive scheme that is to be put into effect shortly, which required the members to compete fora large shield, cups and medals (cheers). The following letter from Mr. Herbert Lewis, Cardiff (hon. secretary South Wales District), addressed to Supt. Ho Jackson, was then read:—"Dear Sir,—I have- pleasure in enclosing herewith 8 cortificaites. 18 vouchers, 2 medallions, and 0116 Ja bel gained by the successful candidates in the examination. The com- mittee are anxious that these should. if possible, be presented publicly, and if you could meet their wishes in this, t should bo glad." The follow ing then received medallions —Corporal Tom Richards (second ban, and Privates John Davit's and Thomas. Mor gan whilst second year certificates were presented to Sergeants Rees Davies and Alfred Chapman, and Ambulance Officer Henry Hill; also to Corporal 1\10 Trickut, Privates Evan Evans, John Harries. Wm. May, Moses Parr, Llew- ellyn Prosser. Abraham Williams, Geo. Byhy, Allan Dees. EnD Morgan, G. Phillips, Rees Thomas, W. E. Davies, W. Glass, and Tom J. James. The fol- I lowmg received first year certificates: — J. Llewellyn. Dudley Headon. W. Evans, E. Causon, Tj. Price, and Albert Gray. Mr. Hutcl inison concluded his task by wishing them all a happy new year. 0 The Chairman hoped it would be better than last year. They llnd had two elec- tions and titree winters (loud laughter). Of course, ambulance men were useless if there were no accidents. It reminded him of the old lady who asked the little hoy what had he to do first to get for- giveness. The little boy replied inno- cently, •' Why, granny, siu first (laugh- ter). Guardian John Treharne submitted The Lady Lewis Division." Mr. Tre- harne expressed his pleasure at being present (hear, hear). He had not, how- ever. anticipated the honour of proposing that toast to the Lady Lewis Division. He was not like the chairman, who always very efficiently occupied the. chair, no matter how large it was (laughter). There was a great similarity between the work of a Guardian and an ambulance man. Each attended to the wants of suffering humanity, the. destitute, the sick and afflicted (hear, hear). No one could testify to the good work done by mnbu-, lance men better than lie could. In his position as checkweigher, he saw with it I ?is c l i  k iN what promptitude Supt. Jackson's ullcill' attended all cases of injury. Thanks to Jackson's energy and vigilance, all eases received not only adequate treat- uicnt, but no delay was experienced. He had seen numerous cases treated by Ser- geant Chapman, and he had heard nothing but praise for his meritorious work. Now that Mr. Hutchinson had done so well, he hoped to see shortly a properly equipped building, where injured vien could be bathed and sent home clean to their wives and children (hear, hear). He thought this would not only lessen danger, but also hasten their recovery (cheers). He could say more, but enough had been said to testify to the merits of the division, whose toast lie now proposed \vith pleasure (loud cheers). Mr. John Davies (checkweigher) and Mr. D. Ritson, M.E., very suitably re- sponded Mr. Hutchinson, replying to Mr. Tre- harne's suggestion, said that they had already planned out premises for the purpose lie had suggested, and had it not been for his illness, these premises would now be partially erected (cheers). Mr. Hutchinson, and also the Chair- man and other gentlemen spoke in eulogistic terms of Mr. H. Jackson, the superintendent of the Lady Lewis Divi- sion. to which Mr. Jackson very modestly replied. He Raid he had done what he could for the division, and if he could in a.i]Y way further the work of his division, he was prepared to do it. He found he had a lot of willing workers; that filled him with courage and confidence to work as well, and he was pleased to say he possessed a division second to none in South Wales (cheers). Mr. Wm. Rees and Sergeant W. B. Salmon also spoke, and testified to Mr. Jackson's qualities. The artistes were Messrs. W. D. Lloyd (Welsh Signor Foli), T. Richards. E. 'fhomas, and the inimitable comedian, Mr. D. John Rees, and Mr. Leroy Parr (violinist). The accompanist was Mr. J. P. Phillips, Pontypridd. After the usual rote of thanks, the entertainment termi- n^ted with the National Anthems.

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I Tonypandy. A debate in connection with the Mid- Rhondda Y.M.C.A. Literary and Debating Society took place on Friday night last, Mr. J. S. Thomas, B.A., presiding. The subject was, Should Britain be governed by Single-Chamber Legislation? Mr. Prank Morris, Penygraig, championed the affirmative, and Mr. E. Vaughan Davies, Penygraig, the negative. Dis- cussion followed the excellent papers, after which votes were taken, resulting in a win for the affirmative.

Bovril has had the honour of receiving the Royal Warrant from H.M. the King. It will be remem bered that Bovril was favoured with the Royal appointment to King Edward VII., and it may not be generally known that at the death of the Sovereign all Royal Warrants expire.

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I j' Ran Away to Liverpool.' I Wife and Lodger in the Dock. I Husbanoas Prorocutor. At Ystrad Police Court on Monday, Sarah Ann Baker (married) and Robert Henry John Evans (single) were charged with stealing a gold v, atch and chain, value tfi. and C.5 in money, tho property of Benjamin Baker, the female prisoner's husband. Mr. God 1 rev Phillips (Messrs. James Phi Hips and Son, Pontypridd) ap- peared to prosecute, and Mr. J. Watkin Jones, strati, defended. Watkin Mr. Phillips said that prosecutor was Mrs. Bakeros husband, and Evans lodged with them. On 23rd. December, whilst prosecutor was out, both Drisoners ran a.way and went to Liverpool. Prosecutor examined a drawer unstairs. and found the money missing, also the gold watch and chain. Prosecutor had advanced sums of money to the male prisoner from time to time, a.nd when he ran away he had no money at all. When arrested at j Liverpool the sum ot 4s. ;>ri. was found upon him. Prosecutor said lie was a ma.ster haul in, and lived at 137. Rhys Street, Trealaw. Under cross-examunation, he said lie had lived with his wife fur 24 years, and had gone through the marriage ceremony with her about seven years ago. He bought the gold watch at Mumbles about fifteen years ago, and the initials inscribed thereon were those of his wife. He ad- mitted that his wife carried on a busi- ness yi her own name, and that the banking account was also in her name. It was he, however, who supplied the money to her in tho beginning. The case was dismissed without calling upon the defence.

Councillor R. S. Griffiths and the Teachers. Happy Function at BlaenclydacH On Friday evening, Councillor and Mrs. R. S. Griffiths, J. P.. entertained a large gathering of teachers and friends at the Blaenclydach School. The guests included about one hundred teachers, Councillors W. Thomas and E. Roderick, Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Berry, Rev. J. Walters, Rev. Thomas, Mr. J. T. Lewis, Miss Collins and Mrs. Waiters (headteachers of Blaenclydach), Miss Harries (head- mistress oi Clydaen Sehonn, and otherso The school was tastefully decorated, and the rooms artistIcally arnUlgoo. Every- thing was provided to make a. social evening a success—the genial host and hostess; appreciative guests; pleasant surroundings; excellent refreshments, fruit and sweets; and a varied pro- gramme. Whilst the company were en- ^aged in collective games, opportunity was taken to express the company's indebtedness to Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths. Mr. T. W. Berry (Director of Educa- tion). in proposing a vote of thanks, said they were all grateful to Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths, first and foremost, for the very kind thought of which that nights gathering was the outcome. It was espe- cially pleasing to realise that amidst all the extra work and demands entailed by the daily feeding of the school children, in which Mrs*. Griffiths had been a con- spicuous daily worker, the need of relaxation and recreation was not over- looked. Again, their thanks were due because of the trouble the preparation had occasioned, and here they must not overlook the kindly assistance rendered by Miss Griffiths and Miss G. Griffiths, and, lastly, they wished to ex- press their appreciation of the geniality of their host and hostess, who had during the eveiaing made all feel so happy. The success of the evening was such as one would expect, knowing the thoroughness, with which Mr. Griffiths carried through all his undertakings. Councillor Roderick seconded the vote, and in doing so paid a tribute to Mr. Griffiths' citizenship. Ho said he was pleased to he present, in order to show his high appreciation of Mr. Griffiths as an idea! representative of the people. Councillor W. Thomas supported the resolution, and expressed his thanks for being included on this festive occasion. Mr. Griffiths, in response, thanked the proposers, &co, and said he would like to take this opportunity of saying how he personally appreciated the untiring efforts of tho teachers and their self- sacrifice in foregoing their holidays to minister to the needs of the little ones. Mrs. Griffiths and he had arranged this evening's diversion as a means of brighten- ing the Christmas week of these workers, hot as a reward, because he knew they felt they were rewarded by the results of their labours, but as an expression of their personal recognition of the kindly feelings which such services represented. Mr. Griffiths said that when the history of the strike was reviewed in the settled future, the part played by the teachers would be the brightest pages in that his- tory. He again thanked all present on behalf of Mrs. Griffiths and himself, and expressed the pleasure it had given him and his family to meet the company under such happy conditions, and he hoped the accompanying circumstances of the strike would never again be associated with any such gathering. The vote was received with acclama- tion. The evening was pleasantly spent in games, quips, jokes, stories, music (piano, violin, and sinein" dancing and wlùst. Mr. J. T. Lewis acted as director of ceremonies, and did his work well.

Porth The funeral took plaoe on Tuesday afternoon of last week of Mrs. James Weed. 24, Morgan Terrace, Cymmer. Mrs. Weed died on the previous Thurs- day, after a short and severe illness. There was a very large attendance of relatives and friends at the funeral. The interment took place at Llethrddu, the Rev. J. T. Phillips, Ynyshir, officiating. At the English Congregational Chapel on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, children's concerts were held, over which Mr. W. J. Smith-Davies, Porth, and Mts. Thomas Griffiths, Maesgwyn, Cym- mer, presided. The concerts consisted of choruses (which were excellently rendered by the choir), action songs, duets, reci- tations, and sketches. The singing was of a very high order, and exhibited every sign of hard work and severe training on the part of the choir. Mr. John Davies, L.T.S.C., wielded the baton, and Miss May Lloyd, L.L.C.M.. was the very efficient accompanist.

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Fatal Fire at IVjardy. nquest on the Victims. Mr. R. J. Rhys, coroner, held an enquiry at Manly 011 Friday into the circumstances of th<' death of William Henry Ilutton and Elsie Ethel Hutton, the little victims of the disastrous fire which occurred on Boxing night at No. 59, Pentre Road, Mardy. The identifying witness was Mrs. Florence Hutton, the mother, who stated that.she had six children, two of whom were with their lather on a visit to B^ristol. Mrs. Ilutton said she had placed the two children, whose lives were lost, ill hed about 7 o'clock on the evening of the tire, a.s was her custom, and herself left the house at about 9 o'clock to bring home the other two children, who were ill her brother s house in "Wood Street, and was preparing to return Iwnw at about 11 o clock, when she was informed that her lioiiio kk-, its on fire. III answer to the Coroner, slie said that a. lighted paraiffn lamp was left in the bedroom with the children, and an- ot her on the mantel shelf of- their living room. the cellar. There was 110 fire in the bedroom, and only a small one in rlie cellar, with no clothes or rugs of any kind near it. When she reached home, the house was ablaze, and the two chil- dren had just been brought out. Elizabeth Ellen Gadd, a girl of about W, of G:J.Petltre Road. was the dis- coverer of the fire. She was in their garden at about 11 o'clock, and noticed a great light in the cellar of No. 59, and going to see, it was flaming awfully. She then raised the alarm. Cecil Dicks, living at 5(5, Pentre Road, was the next w itness. He was jireparing to retire, for the night, when his land- lady and a girl ran I"Ito tll(, house, saying that Mrs. Hutton\s house was on fire. He ran out and saw that the house was j burning "iike a furnace. lie saw a j couple of lIlell and women throwing water into the cellar, and told them that that was of no use. and advised them to send for the police and the Fire Brigade, which was done. He then went, into the house to see if there was anyone inside he searched the rooms, which were full of smoke, and lound the two children in the frolJt bedroom. He caught up the boy and carried him into the street, and returned for the. little girl, who by this time had been carried out through the window. Although the staircase and bed- rooms were filled with smoke, he could spe 110 flames. Witness was positive that the fire started in the cellar, and, he thought, near tho fireplace. The Coroner complimented Dicks 011 his brave act, and said that he was.sorry rhat Dicks had. not the satisfaction of knowing that he had saved the child's life. F. ('. Pederson was the next witness, and he toid the story of how he broke the iront windows, and was pushed up to the bedroom window, and managed to reach the little girl just after Dicks had carried the hoy out to the road. He handed the little girl out through the wdndow, and himself got out the same way. alter having further explored the rooms by the aid of a wet towel thrown to him by P.C. Barton. By this time the flames were breaking through the staircase. He also believed the fire had originated in the cellar. The Coroner complimented him also for his bravery. Mrs. Hutton was recalled, 'and told the Coroner that she had two kittens in the house, but had lieN-Cr seeit them jump on to the mantelshelf. She left no candle burning. She had turned the lamp down before leaving the house, and it was burning steadily. She was asked by a juryman if she had not made a. statcmcnt that she had left. a piece of candle burn- ing this she denied. Dr. Wallace said I?c saw the children at about 11.30. Mr. Tom Evans, the superintendent of the Mardy Ambulance Division, was then applying artificial respirat ion, which was continued for some time. Death was due to suffocation. The boy had the traces of a burn 011 the light leg between knee and ankle, which. the doctor thought, must have been caused before death. P.C. Barton said he was coming from Oxford Street when he heard the alarm. and when he reached the scene, the door and window sashes were burning. He enquired if there was anybody inside, and forced his way to the staircase, where he met Dicks bringing the boy out. Alter the children were out. he ran for the hose and reel, which, when fixed up, was of little use, on account of the low pres- sure of water, the water only reaching about four feet. from the nozzle of the pipe. The Fire Brigade arrived from Ferndale at. about 12 o'clock. The motor engine could only work intermittently until the stop valve down below the cemetery had been closed, after which matters improved considerably. The fire was extinguished at about 4.30. but not until seven houses had been burnt out, and two others affected. making nine in all. The, foreman of the jury Ofr. T. E. Richards) elicited a remark that four or five houses could have been saved if they had an adequate supply of water to keep the engine going. The .jury returned a verdict to the effect that the children lost their lives by being suffocated by the smoke issuing from it fire, the origin of which was in doul\t. They added a. rider that they desired to call the attention of the Dis- trict Council to the ineffective water supply, and also that the conduct of the mother in leaving her children as she did was deserving of censure. The Coroner said that he had been given to understand that the District Council was taking over control of the waterworks from January 2nd, 1911, and that probably the state of things would be remedied. The funeral of the victims took place on Saturday afternoon at the Mardy Cemetery. A large number of people followed the coffins, which were covered with wreaths, and the streets were lined with sympathetic throngs of spectators. The Rev. D. Morris, of All Saints' Church, officiated.