The South Wales Star

BRIDGEND. W NDIL AM ARM^ HOTEL.-The licence of this hotel wa^temp) ^niy transferred to William Jones, who ha l recev Id the licence of an hotel at Lam- peter, from v>- illiam Hislop, at the Bridgend Police-court on airclay. A SERVICE OF PRAISE.—Ori Wednesday evening last week a service of praise for the recent harvest was given at the Wesleyan Schoolroom, Bridgend. The Rev. W. Couch fpastor) presided, and several musical selections and solos were capitally rendered. A col- lection was made in aid of the school fund. F THE STORM.—A severe storm, accompanied by heavy rain, raged over the town on Wednesday last. Slates were blown down in several parts of the town. A chimney over Mr. Bird's premises, in Caroline-street, was blown down, and a voting man passing at the time narrowly escaped injury from the failing stones, his hat being knocked off by one of them, BEN-MY-CHREE.—At the Town-hall on Monday and Tuesday nights last, the above powerful drama was performed before appreciative audiences by a capable company. DEATH OF MR. EVAN MORGAN.—We regret to record the death of Mr. Evan Morgan, cabinet maker and upholsterer, Dunraven-place, at a very advanced age. The deeeased, who has been ill for some time, was suddenly taken away, considering that no cause for alarm was needed until Wednesday, on the after- noon of which day he passed away. Mr. Morgan's death will remove one of the oldest inhabitants of the town. and he is well-known for his large business capabi- lities. Nearly twelve months ago his wife died, and ever since he has been in a somewhat failing state of health. Several sons and daughters are now living, the sons oecuping prominent positions in Bridgend, Cardiff, and London. FIRE.-An alarm of fire was communicated to the offices in charge of the police-station about five o'clock on Wednesday morning at Ewenny-road, where the shed at the back of Mr. J. R. Lewis' house was di-scovered to be in flames. The high wind prevailing at the time asssisted the flames considerably, and the firemen, who were soon on the spot, were also handi- 4»j»ped by the fact that the hydrant was discovered to be a great way off. Their efforts were unavailing, although a large numbtr of buckets were in use in carrying water, and the builing was build down. The brigade and police, however, prevented the flames from spreading to the houses near. The shed con- tained a lot of wood and a trap, which was burnt, and the whole of the damage is estimated ataccout £40. EUKAL SANITARY AUTHORITY.—At the annual fortnightly meeting of this authority, held at the Union Workhouse, on Saturday, the Rev. F. W. E Imondes presiding. A letter was read from Messrs. Lambert and Burnett, stating that the plans for the proposed drainage of Aberkenfig would have to he re-constructed owing to the diversion from the original scheme. The Clerk stated that he had with- drawn the notices with reference to the scheme, and was about to issue the fresh ones.-This COllstÏtuéed the whole of the business of importance. WELSH BAPTIST CHAPEL.—The services in con- nection with the opening of this chapel were continued on Sunday anJ Monday last. when two able preachers of the connection occupied the pulpit.

PORTHCAWL. TEMPORARY TRANSFER OF LICENCE—At the Bridgend Police-court on Saturday the licence of the Porehcawl Hotel was temporarily transferred from Mr. Hunt to Mr. S. D. Churchill, the former's engage- ment of three months having terminated. Mr. S. iiees (Cardiff), solicitor, appeared for the applicant.

COWBRIDGE. ELECTION OF MAYOR.—At the Council meeting on Monday Alderman Lewis Jenkins (Vale of Glamor- gan Brewery) was installed in the office of Mayor. All the members were present. The Mayor-Elect was proposed by Alderman Thomas Rees, and seconded by Alderman James. The election was unanimous, and Alderman John, in investing him with the chain of office, wished him a successful year. The newly- installed Mayor thanked the Council for their unani- mous vote, and referred to the work which had been begun in street improvements, and he hoped further steps would be taken in that direction. He was anxious that the town should have a good and ample supply of water for the inhabitants, and also for pro- tection in case of fire and with such a supply they might hope to get another necessity—a fire engine. The committees were appointed after some discussion, as to a proposed departure of sub-dividing the Council for various \york.1 r. Thom:1s Thomas was appomteù deputy-major. ALDERMAN LEWIS JENKINS.—The newly-chosen Mayor of the ancient borough of Cowbridge is Mr. Alderman Lewis Jenkins, of the Vale of Glamorgan Brewery. Born in 1834, Mr. Jenkins is now in his 57th year. He is a vative of the Vale of Glamorgan, being the second son of Mr. William Jenkins, Caer- gwaaaf, near Llantrissant. For many years the new Mayor has carried on a successful and extensive busi- ness as malster, and to his energy and business capa- bility is due the building-up of the well-known Vale of Glamorgan Brewery. He is a poor-law guardian for the parish of Cowbridge, and a member of the United District School Board. He was first elected to the Town Council in 1887, and was subseqently elevated to the aldermauic bench. He is a Church- man and a Conservative.

BRITON FERRY. "THE GLORIOUS 5TH."—Popular excitement is rare in Briton Ferrv, but we did not fall short of it On Thursday evening last. Whatever qualities the Britons are lacking in they do not speedily allow old customs to become extinct. As soon as the shades of evening began to fall the People's Park was ablaze with torches, and the obnoxious fumes thereof pene- tmtec1 even the remotest parts of the tOWll. The con- stables at this time were remarkably conspicuous by their absence. One solitary policeman put in an appearance about seven o'clock, and trod his beat up and down Villiers-street. Unfortunately for P.C. he he was very soon taken up by the mischievous nippers" as a very convenient target for their squibs, Chinese cannor, etc., with an occasional packet of whiting. Those who had hitherto been amusing thém- selves in the Park forsook their games there, and made for Villiers-street. Here the P.C. formed the nucleus of an immense crowd; wherever the helmet moved there also was the crowd. It was amusing to mark the adroitness and dexterity with which the n-:ir.g generation" manipulated their missiles. Later in the evening the constabularly was reinforced by another police- constable and the sergeant, which only made matters more brisk. Had the police held aloof from the harm- less amusements of the youngsters, we are confident in asserting that no unpleasantness would have occurred, and that the illuminations would have been wholly confined to the People's Park.

OGMORE VALLEY. RF.ADING-ROOII COMMITTEE. — On Thurslay evening, the 5th inst., a meeting of the Tynewydd Reading-room Committee was held, Mr. J.T. Onions, the president, in the chair. The question of register- ing the society was considered. After hearing the report of the sub-committee who had been appointerl to make enquiries with regard to the matter, it was resolved to defer the matter for the present. At the close of the meeting Mr. W.Llewellyn, as member of the Local Board, stated that it was the wish of the donor (Mr. J. Blandy Jenkins) and of the members of the Local Board that the recreation ground be man- aged by a committee elected for that purpose hy tl1e inhabit:¡,nt, of the place, and the meeting that evening being a representative one, he thought it a suitable gathering to take the matter up. After a discussion it was decided to call a public meeting Tuesday even- ing, the 17th inst.. at Tynewydd Schoolroom, to elect a cUil1111ittce.

BRYNCETHIN. NAZARETH BAPTIST CHURCH.—The anniversary services of the above chapel were held last Sunday and Monday. On Sunday morning the Rev. W. Thomas, Pentyrch, preached a most powerful sermon, and the chapel was crowded. In the afternoon ser- vices were held at Brynmenin Independent Chapel, which was kindly lent by that church, when the Rev. W. Griffiths, Black Mill, and the Rev. W. Thomas, Pentyrch, preached a very effective sermon. In the evening the Rev. W. Thomas preached to a crowded congregation, and at the close of this meeting there was one convert made. The morning service on Monday was begun by reading part of the Scriptures and most appropriate prayer by the Rev. E. Lewis (1.), and the Rev. J. Griffiths, Aberdare, brother to the Rev. W. Griffiths, Black Mill, and son of Mr. T. Griffiths, Flannel Factory, Black Mill, preached. The afternoon service was begun by reading and pmying by the Rev. — Johns (B.), Tondu. when the Revs. Thomas and J. Griffiths preached. The sermons were very appropriate, and were listened to with wrapt at- tention. The old Welsh "hwyl was strongly in evi- dence throughout, and the singing was very effective, under the leadership of Mr. T. Howclls.

SOCIAL PURITY AT PONTYPRIDD. VIGILANCE COMMITTEE APPOINTED. On Monday evening last a well-attended public meeting was held at the Town-hall, Pontypridd, under the auspices of the National Vigilance Association for the suppression of crime and im- morality. The chair was occupied by Mr. L. G. Lenox, J.P., and he was supported on the platform by the Vicar of Pontypridd, the Rev. S. W. Lawton, Councillor James Roberts, Mr. Daniel Williams, Mr. D. Maclean (Cardiff), and the Rev. Josiah Mee (Cardiff). We also notice among the audience some of the most popular public men of Ponty- pridd, and most of the Clergymen and Noncon- formist ministers of the town. The Chairman, in his opening address, said the society had done good work in London and in other large towns. and was worthy of the support of all classes alike. Its main objects were—first, to protect young people;from falling into vice, and, secondly, to protect unfortunate foreigners. It had another use. and that was to prosecute people who where in the habit of selling obscene liter- ature and photographs, of which in large towns there was much too large a supply. Another object was to suppress the distribution of indecent adverticements, particlarly in the form of photos. (Hear, hear.) In Wales, where they had a large mining population, and a hard working one, open to many temptations, he believed it was highly necessary they should have a society of the sort so that if anything was going wrong in the district it could be reported to the committee, and they in their turn, and instruct the police to pro- secute. (Hear, hear.) They should like their town of Pontypridd to shine forth as a moral town. (Applause). Strangers had come and dis- graced themselves, and brought the town into disrepute. They had been enticed into the dis- trict by its prosperity, and their object that night was to adopt measures by which they could reduce immorality to a minimum. The Rev. S. W. Lawton then' offered up a prayer for the success of the work in which the society was engaged. Mr. D. Maclean next addressed the meeting, and said the Chairman appeared to have fully grasped rhe main object of the society. These were one or two prejudices held against the National Vigilance Society. It was first of all said that these subjects should not be discussed in public but in private, but those who were interested in the work of the association held that the only way to suppress these dark-vices was by bringing the flood of light to bear upon them. Another objection raised was that it was not a proper thing for young men to come to the forefront of the movement but he contended that as the young men suffered from the prevailing vices, they, of all people, should be asked to take an interest in the movement. Mr. Maclean then went on to show how the work of the association was carried out. and pointed out that if a branch was established at Poncypridd, information might be laid through which criminals might be brought to justice. (Cheers.) The Chairman at this stage read a letter of apology for non-attendance from the Rev. E. E. Probert, who expressed hearty sympathy with the movement, and stated that it had the entire sup- port of ministers of all denominations. (Cheers.) It was also intimate! that Mr. Lewis Williams, chairman of the Cardiff School Board, could not attend. as he had another engagement.—After the Revs. J. G. Grant and Josiah Mee, of Cardiff, had addressed the meeting, County Councillor James Roberts moved that a committee be formed, con- sisting of the following ladies and gentlemen, with powers to add to their number :—The clergy- men of the district, the ministers of all de- nominations and their wives, Mr. and Mrs. Lenox. Councillor and Mrs. Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Williams, Mr. and Mrs. James Coombes. Mr. and Mrs. William Jones, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Davies, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Morgan. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Jones Powell. Mr. and Mrs. R. Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. Ilenry Porcher. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Coed- penmaen f Dr. and Mrs. Lewis, Dr. and Mrs. Evans. Mr. Crockett. Mr. and Mrs. D. Rosser, and Mr. and Mrs. T. Forrest. And in moving the pro- position, lIIr. Roberts said that there were certain days when it was most dangerous for ladies to be in the streets of the town. C" Shame.") The Rev. H. J. Williams, vicar of Pontypridd, seconded, and remarked that every man could, in ■ this instance, meet on the same platlorm, forget their little differences, and join hands as one great brotherhood to stem the tide of this evil. which was sapping the foundation of their morality. The Chairman, in putting the resolution to the meeting, saii there was one matter which he hoped the committee would pay attention to, and that was the disgusting and blasphemous language used by children in the streets. He also hoped they would have soon a general meeting, and he would ask the vicar of Pontypridd to undertake the duty of calliug a meeting together. The motion was then carried unanimously and a vote of thanks having been accorded to the chair- man, the meeting terminated. -f"-

POXTYPRIDD. IXQUF.ST.—On Saturday morning last, before Mr. E. B. Reece, coroner, an inquest was held at the Merlin Hotel, Pwllgwaun, respecting the death of a woman named Mary Williams, who met with her death by falling downstairs on Friday night, the 31st of October. From the evidence produced it appears that the woman cohabited with a collier named Lewis, at Vaughan-street, Pwllgwaun, and on the night in question she returned home considerably the worse for drink, and fell downstairs, thereby receiving a nasty wound on the back of her head and losing some of her teeth. Her lip had also been badly cut. Dr. Howard Davies said that her life might have been saved had medical assistance been called for sooner. The jury brought in a verdict of Accidental death." THE RECENT RAILWAY CATASTROPHE.—On Sunday morning last a largely-attended meeting of railwaymen was held at the Gray Schools, to consider what steps should be taken in view of the dismissal of two signalmen in the employ of the Taff Vale Com- pany as a result of the recent collision at Pontypridd Station, and the following resolution was carried un- animously :—" That this meeting of Taff Vale signal- men deeply sympathise with our fellow signalmen, William Williams, Pontypridd Junction, and Richard Davies, Pontypridd and Caerphilly Junction, in their being dismissed from the Tali Vale Railway Com- pany's service, in consequence of their alleged neglect of duty upon the evening of the redent unfortunate disaster at Pontypridd Station, which we as signalmen dee pi > deplore. We also think that, after faithful dutiful service of eiighteen years in the company s service, William vVilliams has been rather harshly dealt with, and also Richard Davies (who has not served quite so long a period in the service of the company), seeing that no instructions were issued by the company as to the running of the special train into such a crowded station as Pontypridd, at a time when the ordinary trains were already overdue. REWARDING- MERIT.—Some time ago the Ancient Order of Shepherds Friendly Society presented a beautiful English Lever Watch, together with a chain and an illuminated address to Mr. Isaac Liles, signal- man on the Barry Railway at Pontypridd, as a token of the esteem with which he is held by the society of which he has been a member for ten years. A SAD DEATH.—On Saturday last an inquest was held at the Union Workhouse, Pontypridd, before Mr. E. B. Reece. coroner, on the body of William Ellis, alias Glo'ster," a labourer, who had been working in the neighbourhood for a number of years. The deceased who was a native of Cheswick, near Gloucester, was seen on the previous Tuesday evening by Sergeant McDonald, and about three o'clock ou the following morning he was found lying on the Victoria Crossing on the Barry Railway, near Pwllgwaun, by I. Liles, signalman. He was "then alive, and told the constable that he was proceeding towards the brick- works when a train knockcd him down, and threw him about 20 yards away. Dr. Howard Davies was immediately sent for, and he found that the poor man's right leg was almost cut off, and suffered from an injury in the right side. He then ordered his removal to the Workhouse Infirmary where he died a few hours afterwards. A verdict of "Accidental death was returned. AN OUTBREAK OF FIRE.—About four o'clock on Saturday afternoon last a fire broke out in Court House-street, at the house of Mr. J. Allen, manager of the refreshment bar at the railway station. It appears that someone went into the pantry, where the gas meter was located, with a lighted candle, and owing to a leakage in the meter the gas ignited, but, thanks to the timely aid of Messrs. Edmunds and Williams—two neighbours—the dangerous element was mastered before the arrival of the police and the fire brigade, so that the damage caused was trivial. BURGLARY.—Elias Rogers, a labourer, of no fixed abode, but a character well known to the local police, is now in custody charged with burglariously entering the Treforest Tin Works on Friday night last, and stealing therefrom various articles, including four skin mats, a bunch of keys, tape, spirit level, and other things. The man was arrested by Acting-Police- sergeant Lewis, who also found near the tin works a file, with which the entrance was, undoubtedly, effected. IRISH NATIONAL LEAGUE.—On Sunday last a meeting was held of the Treforest and Pontypridd Branch of the Irish National League, the Rev. Father Smith in the chair. On the motion of Mr. Griffin, seconded by Mr. M'Mullen, it was unanimously re- solved—"That this meeting of the Pontypridd and Treforest Branch of the Irish National League ten- ders its heartfelt gratitude to the patriotic electors of Cork for so nobly returning Ireland and Cork's candi- date at the head of the poll; that we condemn in the strongest manner the cowardly and unmanly attacks made upon Messrs. William O'Brien and John Dillon by the Redmond party, and that we call upon the Irish people to banish from public life all tbose who will not obey the people's mandate." PERFECT THRIFT SOCIETY.—As reported in the last week's issue of the .sw/i UViv Mar, a building society on the perfect thrift system is about to be formed at Pontypridd. Already a large number of members have been enrolled, and the first officers of the society are Messrs. Hopkin Morgan. T. Taylor, Gwilym Hughes, R. T. Richards, H. Davies, S. Ship- ton, J. W. John, and W. Davies, directors; Mr. W. Jones, Secretary Mr. R. A. Lewis, Bristol and West of England Bank, treasurer; and Mr. A. O. Evans, surveyor. A public meeting will be heli on the 19th inst., and an interesting lecture in favour of the 'move- ment wilJ be delivered. ANOTHER BILLIARD HANDICAP. — The Games Committee of the Pontypridd Liberal Club have made arrangements for the holding of another billiard handicap and we notice that already about thirty members have entered, including Messrs. J. Mcintosh, and F. J. Harris, who won the second anJ third prizes at the last match. Mr. Henry Oliver, the winner of the first prize, has been excluded from competing in the next contest. THE BURIAL BOARD EXTENSION SCHEME.— Last week we stated that Mr. James Coombes was op- posed to the proposed extension of the Burial Board area, but we find that Mr. Coombes is not opposed to the extension, but is in favour of the adjournment of the question until it can be seen whether the same can be obtained without the expenditure of f800, which would) he required to obtain a special Act of Parlia- ment. ALLEGED BOYCOTTING.—In addition to the reso- lution passed at the meeting of railway-men, held at Pontypridd on Sunday last, with reference to the sus- pended signalmen, the following resolution was also passed :—" That, seeing that William Williams, the discharged signalman, had been allowed to remain .t his post for two months after the date of the recent accident, we are of opinion that his dismissal is due, not to the accident but to the prominent part taken by him during the recent strike." IMPROVEMENTS IX TAFF-STREET. — We are pleased to note that some of the most prominent tradesmen of the chief street of our rising town have an eye to the ornamental as well as the practical side of business. Mr. W. H. Key's property, once known as the Old Post-office Chambers, has been completely renovated, and the fine gable above the shop neatly painted, aad on it printed in large letters the new name of Gresham Buildings, er?cted 1840." Mr. T. Maybery Williams, Victoria Buildings, has also succeeded in making his premises appear most bright and cheery by the introduction of two additional ornamental and powerful gas lamps in front of his place of business. On Monday and Tuesday we noticed also that Messrs. Elliot and Jones commenced the private improve- ment works in front of the New Inn. When these improvements have been completed the chief thorough- fares of Pontypridd will have the most busiuess-like appearance, and an eyesore removed. RE-OPENING OF THE TIX WORKS.—We have it on the most reliable authority that Captain Francis Crawshay, the owner of the Tin-place Works near Pontypridd, intends re-opening the same. This will gi ve an ill] petus to the trade of the district, and give employment to a large number of workmen. THE RHOXDDA ROAD.—At a conference held bctween Mr. Solomon Andrews and the members of the Pontypridd Local Board on Friday last it was decided to put the Rhondda-road between Pontypridd amI HaVo lw a thorough state of repair, and that Mr. Andrews should pay half the cost of the same. Our readers will remember that we called attention to the dilapidated state of this road in our last issue, but we are now glad to find that the work has been commenced. THE PROPOSED INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL.—At a. well-attended meeting of the IntermeÜiate School Committee, hel(1 on Thursday evening last Mr. D. Morris, Chain Works, in the chair, the plans for the proposed new building were submitted by Mr. Arthur O. Evans, architect, and were approved by the com raittee. It was decided to forward the same to he Joint Education Committee of the County Council for their approval.

HAVOD. PRESENTATION.—On Wednesday week last a testi- monial, which took the form of a handsome marble timepiece (with suitable inscription) and a magnificent album was presented by the members of Bethel Welsh Independent Church to Miss M. A. Davies, Windsor Villas, Caecphilly, who for several years was a faith- ful member and organist of the church. The presen- tation was made at Miss Davies's residence by the Rev. J. Williams, pastor, Messrs. J. Booth Williams and D. Thomas, and the young lady suitably returned thanks. The readers of the Star will remember that some time ago a presentation was made to the same family of an oil painting of the young lady's deceased father, who for 20 years efficiently managed the Lewis Merthyr Colliery at Havod.

TREORKY. HALF-YEARLY MEETINGS.—On Sunday last the half-yearly meetings of the Welsh Congregational Church, Treorky, were held, when the pulpit was occupied by the Revs. E. Richards, Tonypandy, and Dr. T. Cynonvardd Edwards, Cardiff. Powerful sermons were delivered at each meeting, and we are glad to state that the collection towards the building fund of the chapel reached a considerable sum. The church, under the care of the energetic pastor, the Rev. Mr. Jenkyn, is in a most flourishing condition.

FERNDALE. TYPHOID FEVER.—During the past week a large number of cases of typhoid fever have been notified in this town. We regret to say that the number of cases are increasing, and that the cause is undoubtedly due to the unsanitary state of the district and to the defec- tive drainage of the Rhondda Vach Valley. Amongst other places where typhoid has broken out may be mentioned the police-station, and great fears are enter- tained that the fever will spread throughout the district. DR. W. PARRY, J.P.—We are informed that Alderman Dr. W. Parry. J.P., is at present seriously ill, suffering from influenza and inflammation of the lungs, and much sympathy is felt for the learned gen- tleman.

LLANTRISSANT. SUDDEN DEATH.—On Tuesday night last an old tramp, named Thomas Llewellyn, aged 70 years, died suddenly at Quinn's lolging house. He was left by the other lodgers sitting by the fire about a quarter to ten, and in the morning about half-past four a lodger named Walter Thomas found him lying dead and stiff on the bench. The deceased had been in the habit of lodging occasionally at this lodging-house, and suffered sometimes from rheumatic. In his pocket were found 9s. 2kl. in coppers, a knife, and other sundries. An inquest will be held. "I owe my child's life to the use of LEWIS'S PECTORAL BALSAM. I would not be without a bottle of it for the world."—Is. l^d. per bottle.

PENTYRCH. THE ANNUAL THANKSGIVING SERVICES of the Baptist Church meeting at Per.uel were held on Mon- day, Nov. 7th, at 10, 2, and 7 o'clock. The Rev. T. Phillips, of Gwaelod-y-Gartb, and the Rev. Mr. Jenkins gave addresses, and several of the members of the church and the neighbouring churches led in prayer. Collections at the close of each service gave the chance to all liberally disposed to give their thank- offerings.

EFAIL-ISAF (LLANTWIT-VARDRE). THE HARVEST THANSGIVING SERVICES of the Congregational Church of this place was held on Monday, Oct. 9th, at 10.30, 2.30, and 6.30. As usual offerings were taken, and the amount, as has been the custom of this church, will be given to the funds of i he London Missionary Society. The attendance was very good, especially in the afternoon and evening. It was good to be there, as the spirit of prayer and praise was vejy powerfully felt.

PONTYPRIDD RATEPAYERS' ASSOCIATION. RE-FORMATION OF THE ASSOCIATION. A LIVELY MEETING. On Wednesday evening last a meeting of the Pontypridd Ratepayers' Association was held at Town-hall Chambers, Mr. D. Arnott in the chair. Other members present were Messrs. W. Jones, Gellideg, Gwilym Hughes, Hopkin Morgan, T. Mayberry Williams, R. A. Lewis, Geo. Williams, E. Griffiths, W. Spickett, James Coombes, J. W. John. J. Kuner, J. W. Jones, &c. Mr. T. Mayberry Williams read a report, dealing mostly on the relations existing between the association and their secretary, explaining the state of affairs, and asking the association what steps they intended taking in future. It was reported that the late secretary had accepted £2 2s. in full discharge of his claims against the association. — Mr. E. Griffiths said it was the duty of the asso- ciaion to call upon the secretary to give a full statement of his accounts.— After a short discussion it was decided, on the motion of Mr. James Coombes, seconded by Mr. Thomas Jones (carpenter), to sanction the action of the committee. It being, however, felt that the committee were acting under very peculiar cir- cumstances, the resignation of the secretary was formally accepted.—The next question to decide was what the future course of the association should be, and Mr. J. W. John asked how many of the mem- bers had paid their subscription. Mr. Gwilym Hughes replied that the accounts were mixed up, and that at present there were no funds in hand. He believed that there were not more than about 30 who had paid.—Mr. Evan Griffiths asked if the association had done anything to justify its exis- tence. He was of opinion that it had not, and thought it would be better for them to let the asso- ciation die a natural death, and that the members should join the Chamber of Trade.—Mr. W. Spickett: Oh, no don't do that. We have had some very good meetings.—Mr. Mayberry Wil- liams and Mr. J. W. John pointed out that some good work had been done, especially in making the ratepayers pay up rates which had become in arrears.—Mr. W. Jones pointed out that a large amount of rates had been written off as irrecover- able rates at a recent meeting of the Local Board. (" Shame.")—Mr. D. E. Griffiths That is quite so —Mr. T. Mayberry Williams Well, we should. find out who those people are.—Mr. Arnott, the chairman Order.—Mr. Griffiths I am not out of order.—Mr. Jones: Oh yes, Mr. Griffiths is in order.—Mr. Griffiths, again asked, said he was pre- pared to again examine the books of the Local Board.-—Mr. J. W. John said he should like to see the association reformed. He would not like to join the Chamber of Trade, for they had done hardly anything before a few months ago. Mr. Hughes proposed that the Association should continue in existence, and had it not been ham- pered by difficulties it would have done much more work than it had. There was work which the Association could do better perhaps than the Chamber of Trade. He further suggested a radical change in the rules at the next meeting, especially in giving power to the committee to appoint and discharge the secretary.—Mr. E. Griffiths seconded, but added, as a rider, that every member would be disqualified unless he paid his subscription as soon as possible after the annual meeting. — The Chairman pointed out that there was no need to pass such a resolu- tion, inasmuch as the association would be in existence until the end of the year.— On the motion of Mr. R. A. Lewis, seconded by Ms. Jamhe" Coombes, it was decided that Mr. D. Arnott be asked to act as secretary up to the end of the year and on the motion of Mr. W. Jones, seconded by Mr. R. A. Lewis, it was decided to discuss the motion of the appointment of a per- manent secretary at the next meeting, and that, in the meantime, the committee should recommend the names of gentlemen competent to act as secretary.—A vote of thanks was consequently passed to the chairman and the committee.

THE PONTYPRIDD WOMEN'S LIBERAL ASSOCIATION. AS ADDRESS OX IIOIIE RULE. On Tuesday evening last a meeting was held at the Town-hall, Pontypridd, under the auspices of the Pontypridd Women's Liberal Association. The hall had been neatly decorated for the occasion with plants and shrubs, whilst in bold letters on the walls appropriate mottoes in English and Welsh met the eye, and at the back of the plat- form fronting the audience was a most appropri- ate picture showing the inside of an Irish hut. The chair was occupied by Mr. R. A. Lewis, Bristol and West of England Bank, and he was supported on the platform by Miss Maude Roberts, Taff Vale House; Mrs. William Jones; Mrs. Gwilym Hughes; Miss Arnott: Miss Thomas, Coedpen- maen Mrs. T. Thomas, Berw-road; Mrs. D. Rowlands, builder Miss J. R. Jones Mrs. D. Lewis. Berw-road Mrs. Taylor. Tram-road Mr. Ald.lW. II. Morgan: and Councillor Jas. Roberts. —The Chairman, in his opening address, referred to the illness of Miss Alice Evans, the energetic secretary of the association, who was consequently unable to attend. They, as Liberals, expected a deal of work from the ladies because they were a power in their midst. When the last contest took place in the Graig Ward, the Women's Association put income good work, and nearly earned the ward. Personally, he had no doubt that with another attack the stronghold of the Tories in Pontypridd would be their's. (Applause.) They had more work in store in the near futnre, when the Local Board and the County Council elections and also the General Election would take place. (Hear, hear.) He then introduced Miss Chapman to the meeting.- Miss Chapman, in the course of a long and elo- quent address, said she was glad to see such en- couraging mottoes on the walls. She then went on to tell the oft-told tale of woe of Irish life, and explained why Ireland wanted Home Rule, and what she meant by Home Rule, and replied to some of the objections raised against giving Home Rule to Ireland, and particularly pointed out the fact that, whilst the people of Ireland did not have the control of the police, that body would always come into direct contact with the people. And, in conclusion, begged them all to do their utmost to forward the great cause of Home Rule, for it was the cause of the people, and the cause of Ireedom, justice, and right. (Applause.) She was glad to see the women taking up the matter, and the fact would be an encouragement to the poor Irish women in sore distress. The work was enormous but the labourers were few. She also hoped that if the work in their own constituency was not large they would help the neighbouring consti- tuencies. (Applause.)—On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr. Gwilym Hughes, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Miss Chap- man for her excellent address.—A vote of thanks was also passed to the chairman, on the motion of Miss Maude Roberts, seconded by Miss Chapman.— When the meeting was over, most of those present were entertained to a splendid coffee supper, after which songs were rendered by Miss J. B. Jones, Messrs. George Lewis and James Jones, Miss Arnott presiding at the piano. A few dances fol- lowed, and a most enjoyable evening came to a close.

WOMEN DECEIVERS EVER. A LOVE-LORN SWAIN LOSES £80. At the Pontypridd police-court on Wednesday last (before Messrs. T. P. Jenkin (chairman), and Alderman W. Morgan), Emily Davies, Walnut Tree Bridge, a married woman, separated from her husband, was charged with selling goods, the pro- perty of Wm. Jones, resident of Dinas, Rhondda Valley. Mr. James Phillips prosecuted, and Mr. W. Charles Matthews defended. It appears that some time ago the woman was separated from her husband. When she went down to Walnut Tree Bridge William Jones began paying court to her, and bought a large number of articles, such as beds, chest of drawers, and other things with a view of marrying the defendant. In fact he spent about £80. The defendant had told Jones that she had been divorced from her husband, and banns were put up, which in due time expired but when the wedding day arrived the defendant did not put in an appearance in church. Jones also gave her a gold watch and chain, and bought two pigs, which he put in her care. He subsequently found that the pigs were sold, and that the watch and chain had been pawned. A second clay was arranged for the wedding, namely, the 2nd of November, and on the 31st of October the complainant went to Walnut Tree Bridge and found an empty house. She refused to give him the money for the goods she had sold, and told him for the first time that she was not divorced, and consequently could not marry, adding, further, that she would soon be on the sea. —Cross-examined by Mr. Matthews, the complain- ant said he had known her for about four months, but had made no inquiries as to whether she had been divorced or not, but he had been courting her before she married. He had implicit faith in her, and did not make enquiries as to whether her story about the divorce was true. In fact, he had loved her blindly, and she in her letters addressed him as "her darling and ever-losing husband," and subscribed herself your loving and truest wife, Mrs. Jones."—The Bench adjourned the case for a week, bail being accepted, herself in £ 20 and two others in £10 each.

THE DISESTABLISHMENT CAMPAIGN. IMPORTANT DISESTABLISHMENT CONFER- AT PORTH. On Wednesday evening last an important con- ference was held at the English Baptist Chapel, Porth, under the auspices of the Rhondda Labour and Liberal Association for the purpose of dis- cussing the best way to raise a fund in support of the Disestablishment campaign inaugurated at Pontypridd in September last. The chair was occupied by Mr. T. Daronwy Isaac, and amongst others present we noticed Rev. Christmas Lews, Tonypany; Messrs. Idris Williams, W. Evans. miners agent E. Rees, Porth; Llewellyn Wil- liams, Mardy; W. Jeffries. Treherbert; Lemuel Charles, Bodringallt; W. Samuel, Treorky D. S' Thomas, Tonypandy, kc.—After a short discus- sion, it was proposed and seconded that a series of public meetings should be held in the district. This proposition was passed, and it was decided a committee should be formed, with Mr. Idris Williams as treasurer, and that Mr. Morgan Wil- liams, Porth, should act as secretary, in conjunc- tion with Mr. W. Evans.—A further discussion took place as to the best way of collecting the money, and some of the delegates suggested that a collection should be made in the various chapels. Others proposed that th3 money be raised at the collieries, whilst another section were of opinion that the test way would de to divide the two val- leys into districts, and that collectors be appointed to call at every house. After some conversation it was decided that the latter course be adopted. A Delegate from Blacnycwm stated that when the church at Blaenrhondda, was consecrated on Monday last, all the householders were asked by the clergyman of the district to place flags in their windows and probably the Bishop of Llandaff would go away under the impression that all people were on their side, and perhaps he would write to the Tory papers to the effect that the only opponents of the Church in Wales were some few persons who undertook to dictate to the people. (Laughter.) —Mr. Idris Williams asked if the Nonconformists did not put these flags, he should like to know who would. (Renewed laughter.)—On the motion of the Rev. E. Richards, Tonypandy, seconded by Mr. D. S. Thomas, Tonypandy, it was decided to leave the matter of fixing the date of meeting in the hands of secretary of the Executive Com- mittee of the Disestablishmen campaign, and Dr. Enoch Davies, Rev. W. Jones (Trewyddel), Rev. Dr. John Thomas (Liverpool), Major Evan R Jones were suggested as gentlemen who should be asked to address the meet- ings. — The Rev. E. Richards, Tonypandy, moved a vote of thanks to the Rhondda Labour and Liberal Association for taking the initiative step in the matter.—This was seconded by Mr. Idris Williams, and carried unanimously.—Mr. Idris Williams called attention to the fact that it was stated at Blaenrhondda on Monday that during the last decade nine churches had been erected in the Rhondda but was that equal to the vast increase of the population. The parish of Ystrad alone had a population of 68,000, and the population of the Rhondda was over 100,000 and assuming that these churches on an average ac- commodated 3.">0 persons each, the church had made preparations during the last 10 years for H.150 people.—A hearty vote of thanks to the chairman for presiding concluded the work of the meeting.

PONTYPHIDD POLICE-COURT, WEDNESDAY.—Before Mr. J. Ignatius Williams (Stipendiary), Mr. T. P. Jenkins, and Alder- man W. Morgan. AIDING AXD ABETTING PROSTITUTION.—For being in Court House-street, Pontypridd, for an immoral purpose, on Saturday evening last, a man named David James. of Dinas. was summoned by Police-constable Jarman, and ordered to pay a, fine of £ 1 5s., or go to prison for a fortnight. POACHING AT LLANTRISSANT.—Joseph Morgan, a youth of 16, was charged by William Evans, agent to Mr. E. M. Whitting. with trespassing in pursuit of game on the 28th of October lasr. Mr. H. W. Spowart appeared for the prosecution.— Police-constable Thomas Gammon gave evidence to prove that he saw the defendant hiding a gun, which had been recently fired, in a hedge, but as the evidence was not strong enough to convict, the prisoner was discharged.

CADOXTOK WELSH CHURCH CONCERT.—The programme of the grand professional and amateur concert to be held on Wednesday evening next, at the Cadoxton Public Hall, in aid of the funds of the Welsh Church, is about being issued, and a glance at it convinces us that the con- cert will be as attractive, if not more so, than the one held last year in the same behalf. The chair will be occupied by Major- General Lee, J.P., The Mount, and amongst the artistes we may mention Miss Louie Hooper, R.A.M., the charming soprano vocalist who received a perfect ovation from an audience numbering nearly 3,000 at the Park-hall. Cardiff, last week Mr. J. F. Proud, the accomplished leader of the Crystal Palace Welsh Prize Choir and the leading amateur vocalists of the distrct.

TERRIFIC GALE. SAD LOSS OF LIFE AT BARRY, On Wednesday a most terrific hurricane swept over the neighbourhood of Barry, accompanied with heavy rain. The gale broke with terrible suddenness about 10 o'clock in the morning, although the barometer had some hours previously foretold it by indicating extreme depression. Two boatmen, named Langford and King, proceeded out to the Roads in their boat about nine o'clock, and were some distance from land when the gale broke, and its sudden occurrence prevented them putting back. They were compelled to imme- diately lower their lug sail and drive before the gale in the direction of Penarth Roads, where about 12 o'clock they were picked up by the tug Prince of Wales and landed at Cardiff. About 11 o'clock a man named McDonald, a boatman, who in his boat had been for about an hour moored under the lee of the West Breakwater Head, attempted to bring his boat back to the Pier- head, but the wind was so fierce that he was quickly blown outside the shelter of the breakwaters. Here the seas were running mountains high, and the boat was very soon swamped, M'Donald being thrown into the water, where he was observed clinging to the oars. Mr. Cox, Newport pilot, who was in the pilot cutter owned by Mr. Adams, of Newport, moored inside the breakwaters, got under way, and proceeded to the assistance of M'Donald, but, owing to the heavy weather, was unable to effect a rescue, although close to the man once or twice. Shortly afterwards a Barry pilot cutter, owned by Mr. A. Sanders, but under the command of Mr. D. Jones, Barry pilot, with two men, named Redmond and Jackson, appeared on the scene, and, after an ineffectual attempt at rescue, the punt was launched, into which Redmond and Jackson got. to proceed to M'Donald, leaving only Mr. Jones in the cutter. At this time a tremendous squall got up, and Mr. Jones, single-handed, was obliged to run before it to Penarth Roads, leaving his punt and the two men. Mr. Cox had to follow suit, not knowing anything about the punt being launched. The squall lasted for a considerable time, when it cleared away there was nothing to reward the anxious gaze of the watches on shore. There is very liitle doubt that MacDonald during the squall was compelled to let go his support, and was drowned, and the two men who so gallantly attempted his rescue were supposed to have been drowned, as no tidings of them had reached Barry up to late at night. A tug-boat reported passing an empty boat, which might either be the cutter's punt or McDonald's boat and a lifebuoy was also passed off Sully. This is no doubt a buoy that was thrown to McDonald by Mr. Cox when he first proceed to his rescue. A profound sensation has been caused at Barry by this most unfortunate calamity, the three men being, of course, well known there. The men all leave widows, and, in at least one instance, several children. During the gale the roof and pine end of a house in the course of erection at Vale-street, Barry, were blown down. Several billposting hoardings throughout the district were destroyed, while slates and tiles from the roofs of buildings were dashed into the streets, the Barry Public-liall being a noteable sufferer in this respect. A few chimney pots were blown down at Cadoxton, and a number of trees in the surrounding district were blown to the ground or badly damaged. On Wed- nesday afternoon a Nova Scotian barque parted her cables in the Barry Roads, and wus drifting shorewards when she was taken in tow by the Cardiff steamtug White Rose and brought to Cardiff, where she was successfully beached on the East Mud. BODIES STILL MISSING. On enquiry at Barry Dock just before going to press our reporter was informed that, despite un- remitting search by tugboats during the day. neither of the bodies of the unfortunate men who lost their lives in Wednesday's terrible gale had been recovered.

Lord Windsor is to entertain the Marquis of Salisbury on the 24th and 25th. It is rumoured that he is to be made Earl of Plymouth (a title that was held by his ancestors). Lord Windsor is 34 years of age, Paymaster-General in the present Government, Major in the Worcestershire Yeo- manry, and Hon. Colonel of the Glamorgan Artillery Volunters, and Chairman of the Barry Railway Company. The area of the Barry Local Board District is 3,223 acres. The rateable value is above £84,000. The Barry Intermediate School Committee have been offered two acres of land opposite the Buttrils (the Barry Cricket Field) at a reduced price. The Barry Tennis Club have taken an acre of land near the coastguardsmen's cottages at Barry, and are going to lay out two courts for next season. It is said that in this country one person in four who have reached 65 years of age iIJ in receipt of parish relief, and £8,250,000 are spent annually in Poor-law relief. The new year will see the advent of still another Welsh magazine. It will take the form of a six- penny monthly, and it is Mr. Beriah Evans who stands sponsor for it. It will be a sort of Welsh Review of Reviews, and will be a mirror of all that is best in Welsh National life. The articles will be both in English and Welsh. Things are looking up at Blaengarw. There are now two box-hats in the place. One is owned by a jeweller which is modelled on that of a swell coinmercial," the other by a shoemaker, which is modelled in that of a well-known minister. Gurnos is going to lecture on Odd people," at Cadoxton, early in December. Rev. J. Wyndham Lewis, Carmarthen, is ex- pected at Cadoxton about the 22nd of this month, and will preach at the Calvinistic Chapel. Our bright contemporary, Ariel, speaks of the If Review in highly eulogistic terms. The disappointment to Ariel about this Iieciew (which is rather better than the average Kinetcenth Cen- tury, which it resembles in get up) is that it is not written in Welsh." Among the new Welsh mayors, those of the fol- lowing towns are total abstainers :—Haverford- west, Kidwelly, Aberavon, and Llanfyllin. It is said on good authority that the railway will shortly be extended from Pontycymmer to Blaengarw. TAYLEURE's CIRCUS.—Our eeaders should not forget that this well-known circus company opens at the Cadoxton Market Hall to-morrow (Saturday). A splendid programme has been arranged, and we can promise patrons a rare evening's enjoyment

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