Griffiths, Miss Maggie Griffiths, Miss E. Evans, Mrs. I. Roderick, Mrs. David Griffiths, Mrs. H. Howell Thomas, Mrs. S. Ballard, Mrs. Griffiths (Brook-row), Mrs. Howell Thomas, Mrs. Martha Thomas, Mrs. Morgan (Pentwyn). Assistance was also rendered by the following gentleman: Messrs. W. L. Wright, J. Lewis, P. Jenkins, James Williams, S. Lewis, C. Ballard, S. Ballard, and James Davies. An interesting temperance lecturer was afterwards given in the vestry by the Rev. R. S. Rogers, Pontlottyn. Mr. T. Llewellyn, Martin's-street, presided over a large and appreciative audience. The lecturer, who was cordially received, plunged into his subject with real earnestness. He was listened to with rapt attention, and his witty remarks elicited rounds of applause. Votes of thanks to the rev. gentleman and to the chairman brought an enjoyable evening to a close.
Money Club – Rising Sun Inn & White Horse Inn
“Merthyr Express” 1 December 1900
Supper On Saturday evening, a supper in connection with the money club was held at the Rising Sun Inn, when Mr. Howell Thomas presided over a good attendance. Mrs. S. Morgan, the genial hostess, catered excellently, and all enjoyed themselves. After the cloth had been removed, a short programme was gone through, when songs etc. were rendered by Messrs. D. Williams, John Evans, W. Griffiths, John Davies, and D. Prosser, while Messrs. Howell Thomas and Thomas Evans delivered short addresses. The officers for next year are: President – Mr. Howell Thomas; secretary – Mr. John Evans; treasurer – Mr. D. J. Morgan. The next meeting will be held on December 22nd at the same place.
22 August 1914 Supper On Saturday evening, the members of the White Horse Inn (Pentwyn) Money Club sat down to a supper. It took the form of a cold collation. There were a good many present. The tables cleared, an excellent entertainment was given. The chair was occupied by Mr. John Edwards, Fochriw. After votes of thanks to the chairman, the host and hostess, the evening closed with the singing of the National Anthem.
2 December 1916 Money Club On Saturday evening last, a very pleasant time was spent at the Rising Sun Inn, when a repast was provided for the members of the Money Club by Mr. and Mrs. Morgan. An excellent programme of music was contributed to by Messrs. Howell Thomas, J. Evans, W. Francis and others, who sang solos. Mr. J. Evans presided at the piano. Hearty votes of thanks to the host and hostess and artistes brought the meeting to a close. Mr. D. R. Jones presided.
“Merthyr Express” 22 November 1902
Funeral The funeral of Thomas John Thomas took place at Pant Cemetery. Rev. J. Jones officiated, supported by the Rev. R. D Jenkins. Also present were members of the local Rechabite Lodge and the Carmel Choir.
Bee Hive Friendly Society
White Horse Inn - Smoking Concert
30 July 1910 Smoking Concert A very successful smoking concert was held at the White Horse Inn on Saturday night last, promoted by the members of the Bee Hive Friendly Society whose club room is at the above inn. A good number were present. An excellent programme of music, etc, was provided, which was contributed to by the following: solos – Messrs. Crad Shankland, William Morris, Tom Harris, and Harry Wilcox; comic songs – Mr. James Healy; duet – Mr. Shankland and Mr. Morris; bone rattling etc. – Mr. James Healy; solo – Mr. Jarman; mandoline solo – Mr. Harry Death; solo – Mr. Griffith Griffiths. This singing, etc, was of a very high standard throughout. The secretary was Mr. Evan Morgan Davies, Pentwyn, who, in the absence of Mr. W. Thomas, occupied the chair. Mr. Thomas Baldwin was the treasurer.