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ORGANISATIONS
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Vochrhiw: Philanthropics    
Lily of Fochriw Philanthropic Society. Established 1866

“Merthyr Express” 10 July 1875  
Vochrhiw: Philanthropics    The quarterly meeting of the lodges of this order was held on Saturday evening in the Vochriw Inn. Delegates were present from lodges which comprise an area extending from Bargoed to the Rhymney Inn, and number 905 members. The recent stagnation of trade has had a telling effect on the funds, for, notwithstanding that the number of funerals for the term was comparatively small, the expenses of which were more than covered by a levy of 5½d. per member, a decrease of £47-6-8½ had taken place in the total value of the Order. It is gratifying to learn, however, that the lodges are in a healthy condition. The total value is £2,059-14-11½, which amounts to an average of £2-5-6¾  for each member of the district. In connection with the Order there has been established an auxiliary fund, the object of which is to render pecuniary assistance to those brothers and their families who are permanently disabled, and have been dependent on the sick relief of their lodges. Some pressing cases of this kind were considered, but we understand they would not be fully disposed of until a vote of each lodge was taken on the subject. The duties of chairman were performed by Mr. J. Walters, furniture dealer, Pontlottyn, and those of secretary by Mr. E. Evans, also of Pontlottyn.
“Merthyr Express” 7 May 1887
Eisteddfod     The Blodeuyn y Mynydd Lodge held an eisteddfod at the Board School, which was kindly lent for the occasion, on Monday night. The chairman was the Rev. J. Jones, Carmel; adjudicator of singing, Mr. James Powell (Ap Dewi), Pontlottyn; recitations etc. Mr. Henry Davies, Vochriw. The following were the awards:- Soprano solo, Miss Elvira Jenkins, Bedlinog; trio, Mr. Daniel Jenkins and friends; duet, “Edifeirwch y meddwyn,” Daniel Jenkins and Burkley Angel, both of Vochriw; tenor solo, “Cwymp Llewelyn,” divided between Evan Evans and Burkley Angel, Vochriw; recitation, “The Charge of the Light Brigade,” Miss Lizzie Ballard, Vochriw; reading music at first sight, Mr.John Bassett, Bedlinog; bass solo, “Gogoniant i Gymru,” John Bassett and John Thomas, Bedlinog; reading divided between Edward Williams and William Lewis; solo and chorus, “O tyred yn ol,” John Bassett and party, Bedlinog; an eisteddfod song by Mr. James Powell, Pontlottyn, was loudly applauded.

“Merthyr Express 3 May 1890
Advertisment  To the members of  “BLODEUWYN Y MYNYDD LODGE”  All members are requested to attend a general meeting to be held at the Mount Pleasant Inn, Vochriw on Saturday evening, May 10th when important business will be under consideration.

31 August 1912   Presentation to Mr. Thomas Mantle   On Saturday last, a meeting took place at the Rising Sun Inn, the headquarters of the Lily of Fochriw Philanthropic Society, at which Mr. Thomas Mantle was presented with an illuminated address by members of the Society, in token of their appreciation of his services as secretary, which he has capably filled for 35 years. Mr. Mantle has lived in the village for about 50 years, and is an official at Fochriw Colliery. He is a faithful member of Carmel Chapel. Mr. James Lawrence, senior, who presided over the meeting, spoke in praise of Mr. Mantle, as did Mr. J. M. Evans, the newly-appointed secretary, and Mr. W. J. Powell, bandmaster. The address, which bore photos of Mr. and Mrs. Mantle, was presented by the two oldest members of the lodge, Mr. T. J. Morgan, landlord of the Rising Sun, and Mr. Edwin Evans, with the address being read by Mr. Thomas Thomas, Guest-street. Solos were rendered by Messrs. Wm. H. Jones, sd. Henry Evans, Charles Payne and Wm. Evans. A solo was also sung by Mr. Myall Williams, Dowlais, the words od which were composed by himself for the occasion. The meeting was brought to a close by the singing of the National Anthem by Mrs. Williams.

7 August 1915   Lily of Fochriw Philanthropic Society Disbanded  The Lily of Fochriw Philanthropic Society has been disbanded after being in existence since 1866. The funds were equally divided between the members on the 30th July, 1915, the proposition having been carried by a large majority to that effect. The officers of the society were: chairman – Mr. Thomas D. Thomas; trustees – Messrs. James Lawrence, Walter Walters, David R. Jones;