The Rhondda Leader

Forth I Wttti deep regret' we chronic'e the death of Mr. John Rosser, which took place very unexpectedly at his residence. 58, Aberrhondda Road, on Saturday. Deceased was weU known and highly re- spected .in the loeatity. and had a large circle of friends, to whom his premature death will come as a shock. Re leaves a widow and two children to mourn his toss. The funerat took place on Wednes- clay, amid every indication of sorrow and regret.. Among the mourners were: — Mrs. Roaser (widow); Messrs. Tom and 1 ?ic k .Tack Rosser (sons); Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Rosser (fatlier and mother); Mr. and -? —? Rosser (brother and sistcr-in- iaw) Mr. ?j ??? Tliomas Rosser (hrot;? )terand sist?r-in-taw); Mr. and Mrs. Wilhe ?ser (brother and sister-in-taw); Mr. and ?? M. Mornan (brother-in-law and atster); Mr. and Mrs D. J. Grimths. New Inn, Mountain A.sh (hrother-hi-iaw and SMter) Messrs. David and John Rosser. Abercynon. H. Rosser and Ed. Rosser. Trcnarns. Jenkin Pugh Fochriw, \\m. Owe.n. Treharrm. aii(i Geo. ]Rosser (unctes): Mrs. Edward Rosser (aunt): Mrs Jane Owen (aunt); M,. phiUip Williams, Dowlais. Mr. D. J. Rosser, Dowlais, and Miss Lizzie Rosser (cousins) Mr. Wm. Roberts (iather-iM-!aw) Mr. G. Roberts (brother-in-law): Miss Hi!da .?ert? (sister-in-iaw) Mr. and Mrs. A. \j. PurneU (brother-in-law and sister- lJ?-I:nv): Masters Thomas, William, Gri- i"L.n ihomas. and Yorwerth Morgan (nephews). There were a number of norat routes, jnciudinn wr<-aths from the wIdow and sons. father and mother; hrothers and sisters' the Cymmer Work- I ? ..f ,¡en s Chlb and Institute; and Mr. rt lUr Wtiife.

I Pontypridd and Rhondda Water Board I Complete Purchase Undertaking <E300,000 Scheme A meeting took piace at Pontypridd on Wednes(!ay betweeti the ne\\tv consti- tuted Pontypridd and Rhondda JoiuL Water Board and the directors of the Pontypridd Waterworks Company, at whicii the purchase of the company's uIHkrtakJllg was comj)feted. The sum paid to the company amounted to about i;300,00f), in addition to wiiich ti.e Board took over Debenture Stock to the value of zC42,000. Th<; meeting wax held at the Council Umces. Pontypndd, and the directors of the Cotnpany present in- cluded Dr. Bidd]e chairman) and Sir Wm. Thomas Lewis. Bart. A vote of thinks was accorded to Aidcrman W. H. Mathias, J.P. Mr D. WDMams, J.P., for their ser- the subcommittee in having hrougtit the negotiations to a successful issue. A vote of titanks was a)so ten- dered to the directors of the company fo' cite courtesy they iiad shown through- out the proceedings. Sir \\m. Thomas Le\vis. in replying, said he iiopcd t)ie new Board woutd be able to provide the inhabitants of the disti'tct w )th an ampte suppiv of pure and undi)uted u;tter. The new Joint Water Board coisists of seven representaHve.s of the Rhondda Dtst.rtct (Jonncil and five of the Ponty- pridd C'ouncd. Ti)e former lepresenta- Hves are Alderman W. H. Mathias, Councdtors D. Smith. R S. Grimths, J.P., .J. D. \iiiiatns J.P. W H. Mor- gan, B. E. -Ilaltb\- and 'Den Davies. J.P. the to)iowinK represent t.iie Pontvpridd Coun- ct:-Councilors D. Witiiams, J.P. (cilajrmanof the Council) D Arnott Arthur Seaton, T. Tavtor, and Hopkin Morgan. Ahterman W. H. thenrstchatrman of the Board, and the foI!o,A-iii!z t)fficliis have been appointed:— Oerk.Mr. W.P.Nicho!as(Cierktothe Rhondd:t District Councih. manager, Mr. Terry (ofLe<'ds); accountant, Mr..11'. ,J. A)ba.n, A.S.A.A. (late deputy accountant to the Pontypridd Counci)). The Pontypridd and Rhondda Councils combined with a vie\vto improving ttie water suppiy of the)!- respective districts, and obtained an Act in DOS them powers to construct a new reservoir at LHa.. in the Brecon Beacons. In the fo))owing year the Oamorgan County Couno) unsuccessfuUy promoted a scheme under which, among other things, it was propose<! to purchase the Pontypridd undertaking. Thereupon the Pontypridd and Rhondda. Councils jointly success- fuily promoted a Bi)i for the purpose of acquiring the company's undert<iking. a-nd Tuesday was fixed as the date of transference. The Joint Water Board for the purposes of the purchase, and ;dso tor the new re.servoirs and works, is vestMl with powers to an extent not ex- ceeding t75().()00. mcluding £5,000 for working capita), the repayments to ex- tend over M years and ()0 years, except for the toan.s in respect of working capital whicit have to be repaid within ten year's. The company's supply area. extends from M<u-dy to Tongwyn)ais—an area, 20 miies long and 12 miles wide, and servin"- an estimated poputation of 125,(XX). This area. includes portions of four parishes_ Pontypridd. R.hondda. CaerphiHv, L!an- trisant and Uantwif Fardre. Under the statute the water rates pay- able under the new- Board are to remain the same as under the company for the time being, but immediately after the expiration of twelve months ..from the date <tf the Board entering Into a bind- ing contract for the construction of the new Hhi reservoir, certain increased Tales may be charged in accordance with the scale prescribed in the Act, and these rates may be further increased after the compiction of the works by the Board. The Pontypridd Waterworks company was formed in 18ol. anj obtained its first Act jn 18()4. The Reputation of the town was then put at on!v 8,000, and the com- pany's capital was C6,000. with borrow- ing powers of JE:1,5C(). Consequent upon the rapid development of the district an Act was secured in 1875 empowering the company to raise .CSO.'JOO more, in 1883 (by a provisional order) another £30,000, in 1892 €120.000, and in 1894 JM.OOO, making altogether 6182,000. together with mortgages amounting to t'45,00(), making a gross total of -E227,500. This sum was further increased by the Act of 1908. but in view of the impending nego- tiations, the company did nothing under the provisions granted by the last Act of Parliament.

Btaenrhondda j Tho Betbesda. (C.M.) Ctiurch Iield a sate of work on December 27th at the Blaenrbondda, Council Sehooi.s The schoolroom had been gaily decorated <md presented an attractive appearance. The Rale of work was opened by Airs. Dr iiinde. who. in a few weU-cbosen words, wished success to the endeavours of the many ?.?? ? assiduously toiled ?throLugh?. out the winter evenings The statts were under the superintendence of -e iiii( l er the -,upe thB following tadies:—Shdt No 1- Mrs. 1. Davies. Mrs. T. Wmiams, Masses Jones and Harvard. Stall No. 2 Mrs ? T. Jones, ?"\ /-?"'?? M?- I??i? and Miss M. M Wallace. StaH No. 3: Mrs J. Gibby, Mrs. E. Jones, and Mrs. E. Ockwell (onfeetionery Stall: Misses Jones. Refreshment StaU- Mrs. Charter, Misses A. Thomas and T. Jones. Christmas Tree. Bran Tubs and Toy StaHs: Messrs. R. Charles R. Wallace. S. Jones, T. WiHiams, D. J. Evans, W. Hushes. W. R. Evaus and T. PhiHips. The omccrs of the sale of work deserve the highest thanks for their endeavours to reduce the debt on the chapel.

Child Sufferer-s from Croup, Bronchitis, and Whooping (t'ugh can be quickly cured by the simple application of Dr. Bow's Liniment, which works wonderfut cures in tllqs(3 cases. Rub the Liniment in according to direc- tions in each case, and a, change for the better at once takes pface. Rheumatism and Lumbago are also banished by this marvellously effective cure. which has been used and recom- mended by doctors for over seventy years. A bottle of Dr. Bow's Liniment should be. kept in every home. It is much cheaper than the Doctor. It saves trouble, expense, and—by timely application— even life itself. Over a quarter million bottles are sold annually. Avoid the numerous worthless umta- tions often offered, and obtain from your chemist t!? genuine Dr. Bow's Liniment. .sold only in bottles at 2 C and Ill}. There is no real substitute for Dr. Bow's Liniment. It cannot be success- fuUy imitated, so be sure and see the name and Trade Mark on the label. j. Cwmparc. A very successful eisteddfod was held. at Park Hati on New Year's Eve undel tne auspices of the Young People Society (Park (;.M. Ch&pef). There iv-"6 a splendid Ust of entries, and some keeD competitions were decided in the pre- sence of a. Ia.rge audience. The adjudI- cation of the musical items was in tile capable hands of Mr. Dunne WilliqTn$? Carmarthen, who gave verv detail judgments, aud was equaiiv at home j¡l the English and Welsh languages Dis- trict (ouncitlor W. P. Thom'as, Ti-eoi-ell judged the. elocutionary and literary coif tests, Ins services being, as is his if- vartab)e custom, entirely honorary Tbe awards 'were as follows—Song for bo\s jnder I.), Master Morgan Pugh (Pentrè), i who gave a. nice rendering of TeU mother I'H he there. juvenite recite tion Mis.s Nellie Parry (Treorchy), whos< recita) of Extcelsior won her the priz< '< Us naturaJness and freedom [1'<)1# straining .tft..r etfect; alto sojo. M' kar\vn tod yn angel." Miss Maud Jones (ireorchy). This young Jadv reaped quite a liarvest of prixe.s, for later she captured the award for the .soprano .so!" under Ki. was une of the prize duet an<! quartet singers, and a memher of the unung choir. Adult recitation. Mrs. ihomas (CR-nil)ar(-). This compete Hon attained a. high standard, M)sS who won at th< a.tional some time ago. being af interesting competitor. She gave UHen's Daughter in practicaHv perfect styfe. a)id was a iittte wonder lof "-r age. Livingstone Perkin.s made )n.s hearers scalps tingie with "Eugene Aram.' and hjs elocutionary prowess wa'< quite cl'l'ditahll'; hut we agree with the adjudicator that the eisteddtodic p!at' form deserves less hlugg.y" ;)nd "/orriblc" selections. Mrs. Thomax (the ",intH-l') \Vas deservedly applauded tor hef superb cio<'ution in n ]ong but splendidly dramatic poem written in choice Ens:' hsh. "'t'he- La.st Token." Some of the most -athetic were rendered in cL styie worthy of )he best traditions of the stage—tree from an extravagance of gesture, and \\ith a voice of charming iiexibihty. Tenor so!o. Mr. WIU Davies. Ton (leader of the Ton Co-operative (.'horat Society? duet. (own selection'. Misses Nancy am! Maud Jones <Tre- "rchy). They :sang The C'hildren'? Home, arranged for two voices, with delightful effect. Bass solo. Mr. Joseph Thomas (Pentre\ Y Bachgen Dewr. The winner \\a.s highly praised for his feehng iu flm patlietic passages. Chief chora), Hymn Mar.seiilaise three citoirs entere(t, and sang much of a muchness. There was tittle of the keen Dvatry and exc,ess of personal feeling which made these affairs such fearfn! delights a deca,do ago. Treorcl)v ML,ic Lovers, under the leadership of Mr. Johnnie Pugh (a. C'wmparc boy bred and horn\ were awarded the prize. The eis- teddfod was managed bv an emcient committee, wit)t. Messrs. Vaniah Price. Ednyfed Owen and Torwerth Jones sharing the secretarial duties, and Mr. Evan R. Owen treasurer. The Rev Wm. Lewis presided. Mr. Gwilym Jones. Cwmparc. accompanied in his usual phshed styie. We ,are informed that the recent dramatic performances of Samson and Dejiiah (J. Bontil Davies) at the Par]; Ha)), which ha.d for their object the realisation of a, sum of money to assist' Mr. Evati Morgan to secure the service <'f eye specialists for his children, turned out very successfully. Over C30 wort!) of tickets were sold. and the exl)t,iise6 were. reduced almost to a minimum. thanks to returned fees (for rent of ha!!) hy the Library Committee, and the <ii, t)reiy honorary services of Mr. J. Bon6< Davies and his company. The attend' ance of Dr. PhiHIps. London, has already been secured for the children, and hi< treatment is leaving promise of mosi satisfactory results. Considerable credit for valuable, work devolves upon Mr Worthington, hon. secretary; Mr. DaviJ J. Watkins, hon. treasurer; Mr ThomaS Morgan, ex-Schools. Cwmparc; Mr. T J. Davies (printer), Treorchv; Drs. Ariii, strong and Barre.tt; a.nd last, but not least. Mr. J. Bonnl Da.vies and company' A very successful social evening waS held at Park Boys' School last Friday evening, under the auspices of Mr. H. G; Prosser's English and Mr. J. Evam- Mathematics Clares. Over a hundrc" guests assembled to trip it on the light fantastic toe and pursue the c-'lusilve smiles of Dame Fortune through th' mazes of a. whist drive. The fady's prizØ was won by Miss Katie Davies with "score" of 79, while Mr. W. H. Thorny won the gentleman's prize—a box o' cigars. Success rather spoilt this gentle- man's pleasure for the rest of the every ing. for subsequently he. was ruthIessV stalked and tracked by his nattering mai< friends—in a way reminiscent of an inct' dent in a. famous Sherlock Hclmes pla< An exce)lent repast was catered b4 Mrs Wm. Jenkins, Post Omce. C'wmparC Happily, the fears of the famine entef tamed early in the evening were iiot realised, in spite of a certain gentleman'' abnormal capacity for apple tart." Mf Haydn Evans' arrangements (as secre- tary) were admirable. Mr. Ted Bumford C'wmparc, presided in creditable fashiof at the piano. Mr. Frank Edwards au? Mr. Jimmy Grimths were M.C.'s. Two sad tragedies have happened j! Cwmparc during the last few weeks 0'' Tuesday evening, the threDe-y" ear-o!? daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W D. Ev?u!? was severely scalded with hot water ano in spite of the most careful attendance she succumbed to convulsions on ThurS' day morning. At the inquest held ? Park Hall on Tuesday, a verdict 0' Accidental death was returned P C ?udgewas complimented bv the jury o" the e&ctent manner he assisted Dr. Barrett in treating the child. On Monday, the body of David Henr'< Davies eolher w.? found in a broo? near the old fare Uchaf Farm At th? inquest, en ruesday, evidence was give" to the f'ff(>(:t. tha.t deceased had latel? been drinking heavily and suffered front sleepleiSsness. He was also object to fit- After Dr. Barrel evidence ha<< heen taken, tIle jury found that he diet) se Izure induced ? alcoholism. The brook was a ver< shallow one. and deceased had liabituan''< taken long walks in the. early morning. One rather novel afiair escaped our notice during the festive season At ,I certain hotel on Christmas Eve, a sramo phone eisteddfod was held. for wS there were many entries. The pr?oceeds i amounting to over ?4. were inveS ? the p?rcliase of sea.s<?naMe commt?! ? '?? ?t.ributed amon? the poor: ?!i. Henry Hushes was secretary of the tiov(?l ? ? ??? s?teth? .?Yiir. W?m?. Bbutteer r survived t? he orc'e-d o?f awarding the prizes, thanks in some measure to the tactful cliiii-niamlill) of Mr. Griff. J. Thomas I Treherbert A very in terming wedding took place at Fatmoutii Road (C.M.) Chapet..Lon- don. on Thurs<hiy, ?ud ult., the-con- tracting parties uein-g Mr. \\iHiam\\it- ?ams,lano(i House, Bahiam.aixt Eiixa- heth Jane. youttge;st daugtit<r of Air. and Mrs. Evan Danes. laic 01 l.Chuich Street. Treherhert. lhJth are wed known to \\e!sh people in London, and cunse- quentiy great interest was evinced in the event. Mr. Wiiiiams is a deacon and xeaious worker at the above place of wor- smp, <uid was last year President of the London C.M. Sunday Schoui Union. jci(j has held for ? number uf years an im- portant position under the Westmin.ter City Council. 'J'he Hev. J. E. Davies' Al.A., ot Jewiu (C.M.) Church, oniciated and Mr. E. JOllCb played tiie 'Y,ddil1g !?larch. Ihert) were present at. the nuptial ceremony: -Mr. David Witliams; King'.? Cross (brother of hiidegroom? Mr. E. Davies. '1'ha?ies lnn (uncle of bridegroom); Mr. WiUiam Davies Tre- herbert (brotho- o[ bride); ?!i? Lil PicKen.s, 'freiierbert; Misti j\r J Wil- ii.).ms. IJ.a!ham, .11'. Hugh Hushes. Body.IHnnt. Tile presents were numer ous and custty. amount them beinp'- a very vaiuabte pre.sent. ir<un the. We,t- tmnster City C'ouneit office sian. At tltt' meeting of the Treherbert I)aii(i.v Hoh.day Ch)h an<) Debatine Society on Friday )ast. -11 r. p R Raymund read a. paper on Ti.e LiLe ot the Year 191?." D.n.u? his diseour?. -\Jr. Kaymund ab'y reviewed tlie I)ast Year's history, and gilvt-- exceHent advice to his tej.tow-dandie.s appropriate to the Jl('W year.11'. n. Pitman was III the thair. On Wednesday last, a. pleasant socia] en'ning was heid at under the auspices of the Bethanv Bu.sy D-eo Oub. ihiseiubisa.novel organ- isation. composed entiretv ef vounn 'ad:es. who have unite<! for fheiT inutnal Ihe },a!i had been taste- ttd y decorated for the ocea-sion. An cx- eetfent repast was enjoyed bv about hft'v .nuests. PresKhng over the. tables were "r F. f(,iikitis, Alrs. D. 'J- Morgan, ?\hr ss 1. Evelel-(,ii, and Mrs. Parkes Gan1l's weie for tin. reniainder of the tunction by M.ss Maud Ei-eleigii (president oi t.hertub) and Mr H Q E\'alls. The secretary and treasurer of tne ctub are Mis.ses P. Pit,nan and T Le,N-slioit At Betbany Ha]] on Thursday, a simiJai- affair took Ùlaee in conn<-ct!o.) with the Bethany Chapet Choir, and prove<! a gieat sucee<ss. At St. Alban's Church. Tvne\vv()d on Wednesday afterno<-n and' evening a "<'tl-attended ('Iiristiiit, lie](]. The vai-tous st.dLs wero very attra.ctiveh alined, and a. brisk trade was carried Hie third.umnaisoc'a) evening of the Treherbert Dandy H.Hday ('Iub and Debating Societ.y wa.s hetd on Saturday (New Tear's ?.'? ? ??' Tr<.herbert ??,') 's School nus event is atways keen!v autieipated by the Dandies, who, accom- pa.nied by tady friends, attended in force. Jereltilaii, Treorchy, catered to the "itt _f,'let Raymond and D. takers were, M.C.s..md Mis. K. Jetikin. at the pianoforte added life tH. the proceeding. At 12 o'clock Mr. ,Riciiiii4)Ii(i Pitniiii pr? Posed & toa?t to ?/nie Ladies," and ?ter P'<'posed -Happiness and Prosperity in III Mr. F. Pickie.s. Manchester Baptist College., oc('upied ?? P"'?t ? Bethauy .?.?' '? Sunday, and preached e<?xc?et)i )?nt!y. On Tuesday evening, he delivered ? touching and instructive address on -Twelve Month? Work in the Manchester Stums." at a. weU- attended meeting of the Bethan"v Young Christians' Lnion. d ? ??-? ''??'? ?' chr.?nicie the death and tunera! <? very o!({ inh?bi- f.. ?"J? ?????' name)y, Mrs. EUnor n?a. vi- es 69, Bute Streft, who passed away last Wednesday morninp:, at the age of 72 years. Deceased was a. native of Lam- PPter but had rpsided for 4.5 years at 'fn>herhert. She wa. a. faithful member ()f Carnict (W.(*.) ChapeL and the pastor (Kev J. pethian Davies) omciated at tho funeral, whidl took place on Mon- daY. The rema.ins were int-erred at Tre- orchy (.emetery. Ttie mourners were as foIioNN- -A,,tr. Bk-njimlii Davies (husband)- Messrs. John and 13eiliamin Davie-s (SOllS); ??- B. ??'?rds (daughter); Mr. ?'nd ?MM rs. Da.v?i(; t Davies (son and daughter- In-law)' Mr. and Mrs. R<.e.s Jones, Y stradgynlais (nephew and niece); Mr. John Wiihams, Aberdare (nephew); Mr. and Mrs. John Davies and son, Ponty- Pndd Mr. T. D. Edwards, Aberdare: Mr. Evan Price, Clydach Vale; Mrs. J. Jones, and Messrs. Samuel Davies and H(>nry Davies, Abcrdare Miss May Navies, Aberdar< Miss Lizzie Evans, Ahprdare: Miss M. Evans, Llandovery; l\ll's. J. Gower, Treherbert: Mrs. T. J. navies, ?-eherb?rt and Mrs. Williams, Cwmparc. Wreaths were sent bv Mr. and Mrs. David Daries (sou and <laugh-! ter-m-taw); and deceased's children. The Carmel Sunday Schoo] Choir gave two highly successful full character per- lormances of the "Magic Cup" at the Abergorchy Ambulance Hall on Thursday evenings. The chairmen ?re Dr. Tribe, Treorchv (Thursday') and Dr. D. C. Williams. Treherbert (Satur- day). The principal characters were:- .King," Mr. William Jones; Fairv -IQue(,n- Miss Katie Francis; "Princess -N I a L, I P, Miss Bessie GriiBths: "Mr. Fid F.t(l ',Nir Thomas Evans: "Astrologer." Master Oswald Jones: and "Captain Courage," Mr. Ivor Thomas. Mr. John Evans A.C-, the condcctor. controlled III-, performers with creditable skill. The Interl)ret,ations of the various characters W('re all very successful, and the per- formance on the whole, was carried on ?tth that thoroughness of execution \hich could only have been acquired aftpr months of hard preparatory work. During the interval, some of the children a great hit by giving a fan I drill, and their teacher. )Jr. Phi] Thomas, G, A L.. deserves much praise. The accompanists. Mrs. J. Evans, A.C., and Beatrice Thomas, did their pnrt with efnciency. A happy sequel to the above perform- ances was a tea partv on Monday. The ta.hJes were nicelv laid and presided over In' Mrs. Phil Thomas. Mrs. J. Williams. Misses B- Thomas ;\ffl{!["lC 'Hevan. 'Ellen :1nr1 Esther Emninnnel S. Evans. Mary J:)tnes. Rachel Wi IJiflms, Ann'e Francis, lpeggy Jones, and A. M. Jones. Ge<h Anniversary services were held at GeUi :\IH.:siol1 HaU on Sunday last, the chair heing taken in the afternoon by Mr. S .J(Iiik,ii, Tor), and in the evening by Mr. D. J. Davies. Ton. The choir rendered choruses (under the conduptorshin of Mr. D. Roderick). The instrumentalists -n-ere Mr. D. J. Frances M. Rc€.s. (.ei'L "¡lllst voe'a! items \H'r{' contribuM(t by?iss Da].sy Jonfs' and Miss Rebe(-ca Erasmu. (s(;pranos). ?iiss Mary «'fJJJtraJto). llr. D. I)iii Ies (tenor', and ?' 'Yillia.1lI Morgan (ba.sst Rpcitat.ions ?'? .?? ?tven by Master Lmo Perham. ??'?. TreorC"Y. At the Athiettc \I'JIIJlUE, on .Monday pla3-ed bet-,N-eell T<ui' ypandy and Treorchy. The inat<-h was interesting in SO far that. .should 1 I'porchy 10M'. tho club woutd have to stand a round in the iunypandy soup. kite-hen, and should 10HypanJy be the ioser, the League would have to pay the i daiiiaq. Tiio Library and HoHday Club held a very successful and enJoyable social at the Workmen's Insti.tute on Saturday. There wa.s a good number present. The YounK People'?Society at Rama h The Young People'? -? Ramah hold a socia) and n!tSCeHaneous concert at Ramah Vestry .on Monday evenina when a good number attended. The tables, which were ?? with tempt. ing eatables, were t?iully ? decorated and all and sundry thoroughly enjoyed themselves. ? Hug}t?.s, Bute The funeral of ?? ?? Bu? i ?'???S? y ? :;i'± ? ''? and ? of ?.. Hughes. Exeter. A? +?.. Park and ?? Iti&titute on Wedn?y ? la?rn lecture, entiHed f the &I 'r I was given b'v -?uestof the ? e M.vir i. jE?ad?eadr i ? Evans. ?-?., ?j-ent?je. "?me meeting was h,ld under the ausptces of meeting was ?? Society, and there w?s a?!d Attendance, the lecture bein? greaUy appreciated. ??enices of Horeb Church ?UT n di er ?t.? he ? ??? ?uccessful tea and and Chojr Thursday evening Jast. _?J ?s held on ??u!, sday evening last. Presiding ? ? ??? ?? ??, ing-Mrs. ?,ss M. Jones, Mrs. Thomas ?nEm?on?ger.) Miss Philips Mrs. ?? ???? (Her- mon Miss ?? ?ingsey. Mi? Wil- Davie.S_treet), ??.?n, Messrs. John ?Sh? ort ? B.Ar ? X? ???- ? ?y S l ioi-t, B. A., Fox ? t folitmed. enjoyable ente?rtat'Hiuctt foMnwed. pentre. -?c ? large eistcddfodau ?-eek by our weH- are ? Se?*. al T Pd ? ?? te ? Mr. Tom BonneU. known National te,?or, Mr. Tom Bonnell. were s cNationa? ? ??? ? p???_ The champion solo coulpetitions at Brid('- ?d and Ca??phio Uy ?aturallv attracted the cream of Welsh ? ?? ?? vocalise. thecr? mof?el&h? ? ? place ?? an d the P" ? "?. We congratulate ?. ?ne????-? ? already high standard.. Another ??<; ?? ? ?ho ? certain to make headway in th? musical .vorld is Mr. T. J ooeph. Thomas. ?,, gt?t. This Joseph ? ? young man posse.ss? an excellent voice, which has been and 15 being developed w h .c h ? !tlong sensi.b?le h"oe?s ?y Mr. James Davi?. I..T.S.C.. Pentre. At Cwmpar(' last Saturday evening. Mh. Thorns was &uc- III NN'Irllllll the nrst prize Jor the best baritone. IVe trust he wi!! continue jilJprore, and wish him future success. A feature or' the young people's meet- ings at Moriah this winter has been the great success of the competitive meetings. Last week' s meeting proved a verv suc- cessful one. there being numerous com- pptilors. Future meetings of the Young People's Socidy at Snoh well be he!d on Wednes- day evenings. This society in the past has done exceHent work, and fulfils its main objects. Much is expected in the luture. especially in the production of another Welsli drama. Esther." of which the hterary part. has been written bv the Rev. J. J. Williamf4, and the mustc by Mr. James Danes. P4Lntrt.. A recurrence of typhoid fever in this district is causing a little alarm, and the l\lcdical Officer of liealtli (Dr. J D. Jenkins) has promptly issued a warning to the inhabitants Tnat water and milk should be sterilised before being used for drinking purpose*.

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Correspondence. Scholastic ADoointments. lothe Editor of the "Rbondda Leader." S' 'i-Tlie receiit aPPOintments made bv the Rhondda Education Authority have .seemingly made a stir, and no wonder. for they have undoubtedly been secured by favour. It will always 'be thus accord- ing to the present system. Surely some. tiling can be devised to nut a stop to the wholesale canvassing allowed, canvassmg not only by the candidates themselves, but also by inBuential peoo!e in their behalf. It comes to this sir; that un- less a candidate has a rnini,ter of rellgion (Conpregationahst for nreference) and a District Councillor to ?? f.r votes on his or her belialf, it is useless app!ving tor promotion As a proof of this, please allow me to state that a catididate., with an aILround 6rst class certificate, includ- ine London Matriculation very many advanced science drawins certincates, and who is also a thorough Wekh-speakinn Welshman with 15 years, experience as nn as., stant, failed to gpt on the short hst. It has been so with many candi- dates. while others who have made little or no effort to improve their Qualifications since the? collet days are ? council. w.th the best school ????. presented It is a most unfair and unjust svstem. and what. surprISeS me is that men who really understand what Mucation is (for t icre are some on the Council) can lend themselves to such a system. Promotion should be given K. the best candidate. and not, to the best canvasser or the one who pulls the most strings —Yours. Ac., FAIBPLAY.

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