that he had the honour of purchasing the chapel for the English friends at Vochriw. He hoped that the richest blessings of heaven would be poured upon them. Appropriate addresses were given by the Rev. T. Barstone, Maesycwmmer, Rev. J. Williams, Dowlais, and Mr. H. Land, Pontlottyn. A collection was made at the close, and Alderman Cory, with his usual liberality, handsomely contributed. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the chairman, and one of the best meetings came to a close.”

From the above report it can be seen that difficulties were encountered in initially establishing, and then maintaining, an English language chapel in Fochriw and its existence was short lived since Mr Cory then made a present of the building to General Booth of the Salvation Army.

The following report in relation to the Temperance Movement advises that Rev. Berry was ordained as the minister of the new English Baptist Church

“Merthyr Express” 16 September 1882
Temperance   On Wednesday se’nnight another series of temperance meetings arranged in connection with Bethel Baptist Chapel, Pontlottyn, was held under the presidency of Mr. D. Jones, Vochriw. The number of attendances showed a considerable increase on that of the previous night, and a very able address was delivered by the Rev. Mr. Berry of Cardiff, who we believe has recently been stationed as pastor of the new English Baptist Church formed at Vochriw. Having spent a large portion of his lifetime as home missionary in London and large provincial towns, Mr Berry related his experiences connected with the promotion of religion amongst the inebriate population of the towns where he has been stationed, and the most telling were the numerous instances of the reclamations which had been made through instumentality of total abstinence.