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LOCAL NOTES.
LOCAL NOTES. The meeting in support of ths movement for the erection of a Cottage Hospital for Pontypridd was held on Wednesday week, and has been re- ported in the columns of the South Wales Star, but as the paper was about going to press we had no time to comment upon it. We notice with regret that no assurance appears to have been given the colliers in the neighbourhood intend joining in the movement. It is greatly to be hoped that they will not keep aloof from a move- ment that is likely to be a blessing to the working classes of the district, and of service to the colliers more than to any other class. The number of colliers in the district is great, and unless they are connected with the scheme, it will be much like li Hamlet" with the part Hamlet left out. Pontypridd is a wealthy and important place, and should boast of an institution larger ever than was suggested by the chairman of the meeting, and we hope that such a hospital will yet be founded. The streets of Pontypridd certainly leave a lot to v-> debi. and the number of ways in which traffic is Impedes, ^neciaHy on Wednesday and Saturday nights, are w- v lnrfuL On those nights the town is more like a fan would expect in a place of importance Wl1h.. boast of a Local Board. The streets are crowded with persons who apparently have no object in life. They stand and stroll about, filling up the pavements and the roads, quite obvious of the many inches of mud for which tie Pontypridd streets are notorious. It is really worth while if one could spare a couple of hours-for the feat is hardly to be accomplished in less time to walk flom one en4 of the town to the oher. The tramroad at the Tumble wa originally the great El Dorado of quack doctors who held forth from vans brought there for the occasion, sellers of watches, jewellery, old clothe umbrellas, and various other articles more or le> ornamental and useful, while those in search ofcomforts for the inner man could be supplied vth shell-fish, hot chipped potatoes. and other dainties too numerous to mention. When these itinerant vendors kept off the main street there was perhaps not much reason to complain, but it certainly is objec- tionable to have a standing for the sale of nuts on the Rhondda. bridge and four other similar erections in Market-square, as they were to be seen on Saturday evening last. The brakes that ply between Pontypridd, Porth, and Cilfynydd were in great force on that night, and extended in a line from the same bridge to the Bank House, and again in the centre of Market-street, from Taff-street, in a line of about 30 yards long. A number of mendicants, scattered here and there amongst these obstructions, assisted in making the medley more complet ely muddled. It would be bad enough if these obstructionists were local people, but we understand that the place is getting so well known for its leniency towards the class that it is fast becoming the happy hunting grounds of numbers from miles around. The Arcade itself is always crowded on those evenings, and the shopkeepers there should be making a good thing of it, notwithstanding their complaints of high rents. It is rather annoying, however, if one is leaving the Arcade by the Catherine-street end, when the darkness is apparently darker from the i blaze of light he has just left, to find that he has stumbled against a pile of boxes and crates, which are generally placed in the road at that spot to the appreciable danger of all who pass that way. Truly this entrance is directly under the terrible eye of the law. It is opposite the police-station. It is sur- prising that that useful and ornamental body- the police—do not assist the Local Board and compel the street to be kept continually clear. There are many other similar obstructions, but we have no room to schedule them. We understand that the Church Defence Party at Pontypridd have been in communication with Mr. Gwilym Hughes with reference to his accept- ance of the challenge made by Mr. Helm at the recent Church Defence meeting at Pontypridd. The Disestablishment Party in the town are de- termined to carry the matter on if the other side will meet them. and have formed an influential and powerful committee to meet any committee that may be appointed by the Church party to settle the points to be discussed by their respective champions. It is hardly likely that the discussion will take place this side of Christmas, but if the Church Defence party are ready to meet, there is no reason why it should not be brought on in the beginning of the New Year.
JOTTINGS ON POLITICS.
JOTTINGS ON POLITICS. THE DEAN OF ST. ASAPH. The Dean of St. Asaph is making the best Church Defence speeches that Wales has ever heard. I admit this fully and freely. It is, as the Dean says, useless to argue for Disestablish- ment, as Guiness Rogers does, on grounds that have as much reference to Poland as to Wales. It is also very possible that. from a theoretical point of view. Liberationism is a relic of the ex- ploded Rousseau, the social contract, and the la i.ssr- fa in: or Manchester School. It is also a fact tha.t the Nonconformist conscience." as the Dean says, does recognise the connection between religion and the State. But granting all this, we are still left with those two facts before us that the Dean cannot explain away :— 1. The existing connection between the Church in Wales and the English State is intolerable to the majority of the Welsh people, and even John Owen can hardly do what Burke declared to be impossible. draw up an indictment against a nation." 2. The connection between the Church in Wales and the Province of Canterbury has been a cur^e to both. Since St. David's bound to Lambert the history of the Church in Wales has been a blank, or worse than a blank. It has lost its touch with the people, and while it con- tinues to link to Canterbury, it can never guide their lives, for the religious history of Teuton and Celtic lands is as wide apart as pole from pole. ENDOWMENTS. The Dean, however, asked a fair question as to the use to, which the endowments of the Church were to he put; and this question should, I think, be answered. THREE BAPTIST MINISTERS. I have read the Garw Baptist ministers' letter. and was disappointed with it; not because they were not going to be proselytised—far from it— but because they seem to me as narrow as the ultra-ritualists. Their dogmas are all right, so they assume with the pride of a Hildebrand, and the Bishop of Chester says the same about his. Gentlemen of both sides, the present we must leave to Protestant and Ritualist fanatics, in the sure and certain hope that the great future of com- promise and conciliation belongs ttf us, and not to you. THE WELSH REVIEW." Ernest, dear boy, I am not going to tease you over much this week. Your Review improves. Marchant Williams is distinctly good. David Davies is a Philistine, but no fool. Vesey Knox is hopelessly dull, but then he is a clever House of Commons young man, so that must be expected. As for Stead, well, he jeers at the notion of any M.P. believing in Dilke's innocence. Now. there is one man, an M.P., who does, and that is Mr. T. E. Ellis, M.P. Stead has scarcely gained much by writing that Ellis is a fool. CARMARTHEN BOROUGHS. Llanelly has done right. We can't have Glad- stonian courtiers for Welsh seats. Rendel is enough and more than enough. Lewis Morris is a clever man, if you will-but a Londoner, a society man, a friend of Mr. Gladstone, and one who leaps to a scat in the Liberal Cabinet, rather than to a national Parliament elected by the womanhood and manhood of Wales, and responsible to them alone. Major Jones will look to Ellis first, and secondly only to Gladstone and, there- fore, he is the right man. NAME. When a voter went to the Llanelly poll. he was asked, Are you a Gladstonian LiberalWhy did they not say, "Are you a Welsh Nationalist ?" It would have meant the same thing (if not something better), and, in any case, would have sounded far better. Anouis.
FRAUD AT TREFOEEST,
FRAUD AT TREFOEEST, WHAT IS DONE WITH CHEQUES. William Henry Thomas, n commercial traveller in the boot and shoe line, was brought up on remand before the Stipendiary, at Pontypridd, charged with obtaining C 5 under false pretences from David Davies. a butcher, and the landlord of the Greyhound Inn, Treforest. Mr. W. Charles Matthews defended. On the 31st October Thomas tendered a cheque to Davies and received £ 5 in exchange for the same. Davies had changed several cheques previously for defendant, but when this was tendered for payment at the bank it was found to be a sham cheque, and the bank officials refused to cash it. The prisoner was arrested at Cilfynydd by Sergt. Lewis, and since that time he had offered to refund the money. He was com- mitted for trial at the next assizes.
THE SERIOUS BRAWL AT POXTYPRIDD.
THE SERIOUS BRAWL AT POXTYPRIDD. PRISONER GETS TWO MONTHS' HARD. On Wednesday last, before Mr. J. Ignatius Williams (stipendiary), at the Pontypridd Police- court. John Gibbs and Charles Price were brought up in custody charged with unlawfully woundino- Thomas Burke, at Pencoedcae, on Sunday aftei> iodg-iiV'lst- aPPears that the three men were when went out for a walk, and -4,. A L,, with the A'Mendants quarrelled passed, they knocked him down, h;)d on the ground unconscious the defendant^/i?^ kicked him about the body, whilst his companion coolly looked on. Dr. Davies attended the wounded man. who was carried into the Union Workhouse.—The Bench sentenced the defendant Price to two months' hard labour, and also to pay the costs, and characterised the action of Gibbs as rsost cowardly, but, unfortunately, they were unable to punish him.
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LLANHAREAN AND YSTRAD HOUNDS Tuesday, Dec. 15th .The Star, Capel Llanillterne Friday, Dec. 18th .I. The Kennels At 10.30 a.m. o'clock.
THE QUESTION OF THE. WELSH…
THE QUESTION OF THE WELSH UNIVERSITY. OPINIONS OF LEADING WELSH EDUCATIONALISTS. THE BISHOP OF ST. ASAPH. The Palace, St.. Asaph. December 4th, 1891. DEAR MR. EDITOR.—I fully appreciate the state- ment in your letter, viz!—that you found it hard to gather from the published reports of the Shrewsbury Conference on the Welsh University question what the real points at issue were. As you do me the honour to ask for my opinion on the subject, I may venture, therefore, without presumption to say that the appointments of a Royal Commission to examine into and report upon the whole subject seemed to me the wisest cause to advocate. Such a commission would help not only to classify public opinion in Wales as to the whole subject at issue, but would also supply the public with reliable information as to the number of students, Welsh by birth, or residence or parentage, now obtaining higher education in Wales, and the educational institutions at which the majority of those Welsh students are to be found. This seems to me an important point as I have been under the impression that the three State-endowed Colleges in Wales were specifically endowed to offer higher educa- tion to Welsh students.—-Yours faithfully, A. G. ASAPH. A headmaster of a well-known Welsh school writes :— December 2nd, 1891. DEAR SIR.—I am obliged to you for your letter and enquiries but I particularly desire that my name should not be published. 1. I certainly think that the faculty of Theology should be included among the subjects taught at the University. That students who desire to take up Theology as a special subject might do so, but it should be binding on every student to pass in Theo- logy with a view to qualify for his degree. The School of Theology should be optional, and I have no doubt that many Welshmen would seek to obtain know- ledge and distinction in this sehool. 2. I believe that our requirements would be met by a degree-conferring and examining University. With our colleges I do not see the necessity of a residential University. Let each college do its own work as now —preparing students for the Welsh University or any other University. The Welsh University would, of course, issue its curriculum of subjects required for a degree in Arts. Theology, or Medicine, or any other school. The colleges would labour to send up students for those examinations. On the other hand, it should be lawful for students to seek at Oxford or Cam- bridge. or Edinburgh, if he desired it. -Any constraint would be unjust to Welshmen. 3. If one, all colleges should be repiesented. The governing body should be a thoroughly impartial and independent body, representing no particular school of politics or religion—the greater part, at least, consist- ing of men who have been educated at some of the Universities—men of broad views, who know what education is, and what to expect from students. If the governing body is of any other sort, the proposed University had better be strangled in the birth. For better that than to exhibit to the world the petty wranglings of parties and politics, all ending in a miserable narrowness which will bring the degree into contempt.
BARRY.
BARRY. SERIES OF SERMONS.—Next Sunday evening the Rev. J. H. Stowell, M.A., will deliver at the English Congregational Chapel, Barry, the last of the series of special sermons to yotiug men and women, the subject being "The great beginning." CHRISTMAS SERMONS.—At the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, Barry, at Christmas, the eminent Welsh bard, the Rev. E. Rees (Dyfed), and the Mr. Lewis Jones, Pentre, will preach special sermons. THE RECENT BASRY DOCK DISASTEE.—A grand eveningconcert will be held on Tuesday next, at the Barry Public Hall, in aid of the widows and orphans of the recent sad drowing disaster at Barry. The artistes will include Madame Clara N. Davies, Miss Mattie Davies. M. Richard Masters (Crystal Palace Concerts), Mr. D Culley, Mr. H. de Boer, Mr. W. H. Miller,?<fcc. QUOIT CLUB CONCERT AND DANCE.—At the Barry Market-hall on Wednesday night the first of a series of promenade concerts and dances was held. The hall was most efficiently decorated, and about sixty or seventy couples were present. The proceed- ings proved very successful. Mr. Beddingfield acted as M.C., and Dodd's string b ind from Cardiff sup- plied the musical portion of the proceedings. There was also a refreshment stall, the catering being carried out by Mr. J. A. Davies, Barry Hotel. Dancing was kept up until a late hour. UNPLEASANT OUTBREAK AMONGST STRIKERS. —On Wednesday a number of labourers employed to work upon the sand barges at Barry Beach complained to their employers that they were not sufficiently paid, and so demonstrative were the men at their alleged ill- treatment that the difference soon assumed a. very un- pleasant form, the men commencing ti light with those for whom they worked, and struck out boldly with their fists. Assistance had, therefore, to be sum- moned in order to quell the outbreak, but, fortunately, no serious results occurred, and before evening the disturbance was effectually quelled. AXTIPAS.—This gentleman delivered a lecture at the Public Hall, Barry, on Wednesday evening last, the subject being, Where arc the dead ?', Whether it was through the inclemency of the weather or a lack of interest in the subject, the audience was of a very meagre character, probably not more than about 70 persons being present. The lecture was preceded by the singing of the well-known hymn, ''All hail the power of Jesu's name," the reading of Job xiv., and the offering up by the lecturer of the Lord's Prayer. The reading of the chapter was accompanied with running comments clearly indicating the line of thought which the lecturer intended to pursue. An- tipas appears to have a style peculiar to himself, some- times rising to a pitch of peculiar eloquence and at other times sinking to a cadence so low jhatthe words were lost to the audience. Although the audience was very patient through a very long discourse, the pro- ceedings at the close fully' testified to the fact that they were extremely critical, as the lecturer was sub- jected to some very searching questions by Mr. F. W. Taylor, Mr. H. Gould, Mr. Cox, Mr. Stapleton, of Barry, and Mr. H. J. Russell, Cadoxton, some of which appeared somewhat to cause him embarrassment, while others he parried with that skill so peculiar to an accomplished platform speaker. Antipas, who appears to have taken up his residence in Barry, as he has been a frequent attendant at some of the places of worship here for the last month or so, can scarcely feel satisfied at the theological results of his visit, while as to the pecuniary results of his lecture it is quite evi- dent that his chancellor of the exchequer will have to bring in a supplementary budget to meet the surplus of expenditure over receipts. The proceedings continued until a late hour, many of the benedicts, no doubt, coming in for a lecture of the "curtain" type to make up for the deficiencies in the theological one. FOR THE LARGEST and best selected stock of W atches, Clocks, and Jowellery at the lowest prices go to Newman's. Exchange-buildings, Barry. [84 WHERE IS FOLLICK'S. the Pawnbroker, Outfitters Jeweller, < £ c. ?—Corner of Barry-road and Main-strett. —Advt.
BARRY DOCK.
BARRY DOCK. LORD INDSOR, the chairman of the Barry Com- pany, and his agent, Mr. R. Forrest, J.P., visited Barry Dock on Wednesday" A special carriage was placed at his lordship'a disposal, on the journey between Cogan and Barry. AMBULANCE CLASS.—The first meeting of the above class was held in the Bible Christian Chapel on Tuesday last, when intending members were enrolled. The first lecture will be delivered next Tuesday, at 8 p.m., when it is to be hoped there will be a good attendance. The class is open to all. SMOKING CONCEP.T.— A successful smoking con- cert was held at the Victoria Hotel, Holton, on Thursday last, in connection with the Victoria" Lodge of the United Ancient Order of Druids. COAL AND COKE SHIPMENTS.—The coal and coke shipments at Barry Dock for the week ending Saturday last, were as follows:—Coal, 72.404 tons 2cwt. coke, 1,060 tons 8cwt.; total, 73,464 tons lOcwt This was shipped on 37 steamers and 7 sailing vessels' total, 44. The imports during the week consisted of 305 tons of building materials, and 986 loads of timber. Sundry exports, 5 tons of general merchandise and 110 tons of iron. A LLOYD'S OFFICE FOR BARRY.—It may interest our readers to learn that a movement is being made by the engineers and ship repairers of Barry Dock to supply a long-felt want in the shape of an application to the Committee of Lloyd's Register to have a separate office for the Barry district. In consequence of the peculiar nature of th6 general repairs, and the quick despatch which owners have a reason to expect at this rapidly-increasing port, they feel that they are labouring under a disadvantage compared with the Cardiff and other districts. LOCAL POST-OFFICE NOTICE. — Letters for the entire Barry Dock, East Barry, Cadoxton, and Holton districts, will in future be delivered from the Central Post-office at Barry Dock. This will remove all difficulties hitherto experienced in correctly addressing letters, but it is on all grounds desirable that" Harry A(T(Ini^ftrditfshould form a part of every address, dcliverie^ to^ships ^raP|,0*ed' M.°f °nl^ house to house delivery of letters will oeC<l^ratc,;l t Greenyard Farm, Gilbert Fields. Woodlands, ffigiP- light Farm, Brynhill Farm, &c. New collections <> of letters from all the pillar and wall boxes and post- offices will be made at 5.15 a.m., 8.20 a.m., 1.15 p.m., and 4.15 p.m.. and local letters posted before these times will fall into deliveries at Barry Dock, com- mencing at 7.0 a.m., 9.30 R.m, 2.0 p.m., and 5.0 p.m. respectively. Thus, a letter posted in one part of the district before 8.20 .m. will be sent out for delivery to any party of the district at 9.30 a.m., and a reply may be posted before 1.15 p.m. to be sent out for de- livery at 2.0 p.m., and so on throughout the day. LECTURE BY"GCUNOS."—The Rev. J. Gurnos Jones, LL.D., Porthcawl, delivered his well-known lecture on "Odd people" a.t the English Wesleyan Chapel, Cadoxton, on Wednesday night. The chair was occupied by Mr. W. Llewellyn Williams, B.A. (editor sf the South Wales Star). In spite of the unfavourable weather there was a. very large attend- ance, who seemed to appreciate every bit" of the well-known and witty lecturer. Gurnos" confined himself to odd preachers," and his tales of the dangers which the old preachers had to encounter, and thc ignorance of the people whom they wished to enlighten, threw a vivid light, onjold time manners and the benefits which have resulted to Wales from their efforts. The proceeds were for the Welsh Baptist Chapel, Cadoxtpn.
CADOXTOX.
CADOXTOX. SIR MORGAN MORGAN, the Tory candidate for South Glamorgan, will address a public meeting at the Vere-street Public-hall ou Thursday evening next. Mr. Robert Forrest, J.P., will preside. ENGLISH CALVINISTIC METHODIST CHAPEL.— The opening services in connection with the English Calvinistic Methodist Chapel at Court-road, Cadoxton, of which the Rev. J. W. Matthews is pastor, were continued last Sunday, when the Rev. William Evans, 31.A., Pembroke-Dock, preached both morning and evening. WE are desired to state that the united choir of Mount Pleasant English Baptist Chapel, Cadoxton, under the leadership of Mr. T. S. Williams, V ere- street, assisted by local artistes, will give a perform- ance of the sacred cantata, entitled The Night of Glory," on Wednesday evening, the 30th instant. Other appropriate selections will also be given. PUPILS' CONCERT.—At the Church Mission Room, Iddesleigh-street, Cadoxton, on Wednesday, the pupils attending Miss Small's Boarding and Day School for Girls, at Rectory-road, will give an entertainment, at which the children's parents and friends will be present. The entertainment will commence at three o'clock in the afternoon, and during the proceedings a collection will be taken in aid of the Barry Nursing Association. THE DIFFICULTIES OF A CADOXTON BUILDER. —At Cardiff Bsnkruptcy-eourt on Tuesday (before Mr. Harry Cousins, deputy-registrar) Lemuel Roberts, builder, of Cadoxton, was examined as to his affairs.— In examination by the Official Receiver, he said he owed £2,000, having given credit to speculative builders, in whom he appeared to have every confidence. His book debts, amounting to .£1,061, were estimated to produce £300, and the debtor was surprised to hear from the official receiver that he had only been able to collect £32 out of the book debts. — Th" deputy- registrar said the list of builders to whom the debtor delivered goods contained some well-known names.— The inquiry was ultimately adjourned. ENTERTAINMENT.—On Tuesday evening a very interesting entertainment was held at the Welsh Baptist Chapel, Rev. E. Gurncs Jones, LL.D., pre- sided in the absence of the Rev. W. Tibbott. Mr. John Michael acted as adjudicator, and Mr. John Lewis, secretary. There was a fairly good attendance notwithstanding the inelemency of the weather. The following programme was gone through in a capital manner :—Solo, Yr hen lane," Mr. J. Michael; reci- tation, The dead letter," Miss Sarah Thomas; recitation, "Amser maith yn ol," Miss E. A. James; solo, Baner ein gwlad," Mr. J. Walters; recitation, God knows," Miss Lizzie Thomas: solo, Have courage to say no," Miss Lizzie George recitation, "Bruce and the spider," Miss Sarah Thomas; recita- tion. "Dechreu," Mr. E. W. Jones; competition, reading music at first sight, three competed, best, Joseph Morgan Evans; competition, impromptu speech, subject, "Tref Gatwg" (Cadoxton), seven competed, and the prize was divided between Mr. Jenkin Lloyd and Mr. E. W. Jones recitation, Y Tren," Mr. D. M. John; solo, Hen non fy nhain," Mr. J. Michael; recitation, "Rhyddhad y Caethion," Mr. T. B. Thomas; reading, Breuddwyd yr hen lane," Dr. Jones; singing competition on the tune Bavaria," four competed, and the prize was awarded to Mr. J. M. Evans only one competed on the speech, the subject being "Goleuni" (light), and the prize was awarded to Mr. E. W. Jones reading competition, five competed, and Mr. E. W. Jones was awarded the prize. A most enjoyablo evening was spent, and the proceedings closed with a hearty vote of thanks to the chairman and adjudicator. At the next entertainment a prize of 2s. 6d. will be given for the best dialogue composition, "A ydywyn fanteisiol i fyned i'r theatre." There is no remedy in the world equal to LEWIS'S PECTORAL BALSAM for Coughs, Colds, and all Dis- orders of the Lungs."—Is. lid. and 2s. 9d. per bottle. FOLLICK'S is the Best Shop for Jewellery. Splendid assortment and at all prices. Corner of Barry-road and Main-street.—Advt. IF YOU WANT your Watch or Clock well repaired or cleaned at a moderate charge t\ke it to Newman's, High-street. Cadoxton. [8
SULLY.
SULLY. LORD AND LADY WINDSOR have gone to Carford for the winter. II FOLLICK'S is the Genuine Simp for all kinds of Clothing. Corner of Barry-road and Main- street.—Advt
DIKAS POWIS.
DIKAS POWIS. ILLNESS OF Mus. JAYNE.—We regret to hear that Mrs. Jayne is seriously ill at her residence, Dinas Powis, with congestion of the lungs, which has followed a sharp attack of the prevailing epidemic of influenza. SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT.—The annual children's concert in connection with the Dinas Powis National Schools came off on Wednesday evening, and was a very successful affair. Pressure upon our space necessitates the holding over of a lengthy report.
ST. ATHANS.
ST. ATHANS. DEATH OF AN OLD ST. ATHAN'S MAX. — A notable person has passed from the scene in the person of Mr. Philemon Thomas, of Duke-street, Cardiff. No one was better known among literary men at Car- diff than Philemon Thomas. He was a veritable bookworm. living and dying among his books. There was not a better judge of a preacher to be found than old Philemon. He went to near all the great preachers who visited Cardin, and always gave a fair critical account of their discourses. He was well versed in the periodical literature of the Nonconformists, and discussed their theories with great zest and energy. His father was a carpenter in the Vale of Glamorgan, and he was brought up to the same trade, but his taste was bent in another direction. His father was a member of the Methodist denomination, and the' Sunday School must have been the chief agency of his early tuition, though he did attend for a time a day school kept by the Vicar of St. Athan's. He made no progress as a carpenter, and opened a shop at St. Athan's, in whick books formed a leading feature, and which soon came to grief. He then removed to Cardiff, where he opened shops in several parts of the town. which shared the same fate. He spent Borne years at a well-known second-hand hook shop in Bristol, and afterwards returned to Cardiff, hiring rooms at'the top of a home in Duke-street, and accu- mulating a large store of books. Literary men of Cardiff will miss his familiar fa.ce and characteristic sayings.
BOXVILSTOXE.
BOXVILSTOXE. EISTEDDFOD.—Our readers will notice that our Bonvilstone friends intend holding an eisteddfod on Christmas Day, the proceeds of which is to be given to the Star of Glamorgan" Lodge of Oddfellows. Particulars are given in another column.
LLAXCARFAX.
LLAXCARFAX. SCHOOL BOARD MEETING.—The ordinary monthly meeting of the Board was held at the Schoolroom on Tuesday evening last, when there were present— Messrs. T. Price (chairman), W. Griffiths (vice-chair- man), W. Hopkins, and R. Davies (head teacher). The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed, Mr. Davies submitted a report on the at- tendance for the previous month, which showed that the average during that time had been exceedingly low, owing chiefly to sickness and the inclemency of the weather. Taking the above into consideration, the report, however, was considered to be satisfactory. —The Hon. Clerk read a communication from the Education Department informing the Board that Miss C. Lougher, having passed the recent scholarship examination, was now eligible to be appointed as assistant mistress (Article 50).—On the motion of iMr. Griffiths, seconded by Mr. Hopkins, it was resolved that a special meeting of the Board be held next Tuesnay evening in order to appoint an assistant mistress to take charge of the infants and sewing.—The first instalment of the Free Grant—viz., .£8 10s., was received from the Education Department, which sum, on the motion of Mr. Price, seconded by Mr. Hopkins, Mr. Payne, treasurer of the Board, was authorised to collect.—The financial statement of the Board for the year ending, Sept. 29th, 1891, was sub- mitted, read, and signed by the chairman.-Proposed by Mr. Price, seconded by Mr. Griffiths, and carried unanimously that the school break up for the Christ- mas holidays on Friday, the 18th inst., and be ire- opened on Monday, January 4th.—It was further resolved that a treat be given in the form of tea, cake, &c., to be followed by an entertainment, when amongst other things the pretty cantata entitled, Happy Hearts," will be re-performed in character by the scholars. The admission to be 6d. front seats, and 3d. back ditto; doors open at 6.30, to commence at 7. —This was all the important business.
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A MEETING OF RAILWAY MEN was held at Ferndale on Saturday last, when the report of Co!. Rich with reference to the recent collision at Pontypridd was discussed, and it was evident from the heated addresses of some of those present that the report was looked upon as a most unfavourable one, for it screened certain officials and placed all the blame on the men. The following re- solution was unanimously passed :—" The members of the Ferndale Branch of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants, condemn the conduct of the Govern- ment Inspector. Col Rich, in the Pontypridd collision, in attributing the cause to neglect of duty on the part of the signalmen, and the driver and fireman of the Merthyr train, and we are strongly of opinion that any inspector acquainted with the practical part of railway 'i. ;°uld have placed the blame upon the proper shoulders: a, or. further of opinion that justice will not be done .0 railway „ntu Board f T ] inspectors are appointed fully acquamu.* with th practical put of railway work, and call upon tiieVr proper members .of Parliament to support any motion to further this desirable and when it is brought before the House."—Councillor Morgan Thomas who was present, delivered an address in full sympathy with the resolution, and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to him. "For.scven years I suffered from Asthma, tried all known remedies, and LEWIS'S PECTORAL BALSAM is the best of all.-Is. l £ d. per bottle.
BRIDGEND.
BRIDGEND. TRANSFER OF LICENCE. — The Yard Cottage beerhouse, Queen-street, was finally transferred to Charles Baynham from Mary Connibear, at the police- court on Saturday. WESLEYAN IMPROVEMENT CLASS. — At this mutual improvement class, on Friday evening last, a very profitable time was spent in discussing the eiÏec- tualitv of strikes in dissolving questions appertaining to labour. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—At the weekly meeting of this Board held on Saturday last, the tender of Mr. T. Rowe was accepted for the supply of coal to the workhouse, at 16. 8d. per ton. Mr. Jonah Chappell also tendered, his price being 16s. 3d. for best No. 3 Penrhiwfer large coal. THE BRIDGEND ANNUAL EISTEDDFOD.—As the National Eisteddfod will be held in the North next year, the Bridgend Eisteddfod ought to be the chief event in the South and, fair play, the members of the committee are determined to make it so. The other da.y a good number sacrificed time and expense to go to London to wait on the Lord Mayor to try to induce him to preside. The eisteddfod is not one of those competitive concerts that are often held, hut substan- tial prizes are offered for prose, poetry, recitations, translations, as well as 6illging. SICKNESS.—Cut of the population of 5,000 that Bridgend boasts of, there are hundreds down with sickness, influenza, of course, having the credit for most of it. FOOTBALL.—The Bridgend boys were very suc- cessful at the beginning of the season, but have since met with some reverses, but we are glad to see them holding their own against a very strong team from Neath on Haturday last. RURAL SANITARY AUTHORITY. — There were present at the fortnightly meeting of the authority, held on Saturday last, the Rev. F. Edmondes (chair- man), Messrs. D. Spencer, Evan Matthews, and Win. Hopkins. It was decided that the late Colonel Turbervill's successor be written to asking if he would contribute towards the Brynna Water Supply, and if 60, what :1.mount. Mr. John !!Iorgan, Lianharran, wrote c1aiminf; £ 5 itS compensation for damage done, to his land by laying pipes through it. It was decided that he be offered £2 10s., which was considered sufficient. Messrs. Lambert and Burnett were re- quested to produced an estimate of the cost of the proposed sewerage scheme of Aberkenlig and Tondu. A draft copy of the bye-laws for Llantwit Major were produced, and the chairman and clerk were deputed to sign the same.
MAESTEG.
MAESTEG. TRANSFER OF LICENCES.—Mary Davies, daughter of the late Mrs. Davies, was granted a final transfer of the licence of the White Lion Inn, at Bridgend Police-court on Saturday. Evan Bavies was also granted a final transfer of the licence of the Queen's Hotel from Daniel Jones.
' TYNEWYDD (OGMORE YALLEY).'
TYNEWYDD (OGMORE YALLEY). REMOVAL OF PUBLICANS.—John Davies was granted a final transfer of the licence of the Corbatt Arms, on Saturday last, before the divisional magis- tracy, Thomas Henry Storkey having removed. Herbert Lewiswas granted the licence of the Fox and Hounds, Tynewydd, lately occupied by Mr. John Davies.
PORTHCAWL.
PORTHCAWL. OBITUARY.—We regret to have to announce the death of Charlotte, the beloved wife of the Rev. E. W. Lloyd, the respected minister of the Unitarian Church, at Cwmbach, Aberdarc. Mr. E. Lloyd is the son of the late Rev. Titus Lloyd, who ministered for many years to the Unitarian churches at Nottage, Wick, and Bridgend. In compliance with her own wish the de- ceased was buried in the Newton-Nottage parish churchyard. The funeral curii; arrived at Porthcawl by the one o'clock train, and was met by many local friends and relatives of the deceased. The funeral procession started with but little delay, and having reached the churchyard at Newton, a Tery effective and touching service was conducted at the graveside by the following Unitarian ministers:—Revs. J. J. George, Aberdarc R. J. Jones, M.A., Aberdare and J. F. Jones, Gellionen. It is not often thatNoneon- formists in this neighbourhood avail themselves of the provisions of the Burial Law Amendment Act, but when such a burial does take place there are many people who express great satisfaction with the service.
SOUTHERNDOWN.
SOUTHERNDOWN. NOVELTY IX SHOOTING.—A novelty was intro- duced on the last day's shooting of the Dunraven party. A wired enclosure was put up some time ago, and about a thousand rabbits turned into it, and daily fed with roots, Ac. The shooting party in the space of two hours shot no less than about 280 rabbits. About 80 rabbits out of the 280 were so mangled by shot as to be unfit for sale; consequently rejected. After hanging for about a week they were distributed among the estate workmen. The local policeman fared much better, being the recipient of a brace of pheasants. Themajority of the rabbits put into the wired cnclosuie were caught on the Ogmore Common, the people's common by right. A JUST LAXD LAW."—The very able letter from the pen of our popular member of Parliament for South Glamorgan on a topic that deeply concerns the farmer. A just land law," which appeared in the South Wales Star of last week, has given great satis- faction, and generally endorsed as admirably treated in the interests of the workers of the soil. The points touched are vital to the future culture of the land, and if the legislature were to adopt our esteemed member's suggestion, no doubt it would help the far- mers materially to tide over the agricultural depres- sion so much complained of. THE ROAD CONTRACT.—The road contract at Southerndown is progressing favourably. The con- tractor, Mr. T. Rowe, is pegging at it in earnest despite the adverse weather. The walling throughout is ex- cellent only the best pebble lime, burnt on the spot, is used in the construction. Mountain limestone is used for metalling the roadway, and when completed bids fair to give great credit to the contractor and a great boon to the public generally.
BRYNCETHIN.
BRYNCETHIN. GROCERS OFF-LICENCE.—The licence held by Thomas Lewis until recently was granted to Joseph Bray at the Bridgend Police-court on Saturday, allowing him to sell liquor and retail, to be consumed off the premises. THE NAZARETH WELSH BAPTISTS held their harvest thanksgiving last Monday, the 7th inst.. at two p.m. and 6.30 p.m. Theweatherwasveryun- favourable rough wind and very heavy rain prevail- ing. At 6.30 p.m. the service was begun by reading part of the Scripture by the respected minister, and a most effective prayer was offered by one of the brethren, an.1 afterwards the Rev. E. Thomas, the minister, delivered a very able discourse, Matthew xix. 20. The rev. gentleman was in his "hwyliau goreu
OGMORE VALLEY.
OGMORE VALLEY. COLLIERS' MEETING.—On Monday a meeting of the Tynewydd colliers was held at the Fox and Hounds, Tynewydd, to appoint a delegate to attend the Aberdare Conference on the following day. Other matters were discussed as well. The Ogmore Valley colliers strongly disapprove of the action of the leaders with regard to the small coal question. They say that the opportunity for demanding payment for small coal has been thrown away in fighting in the law courts a matter that should, and will have to, be settled between master and men themselves. ACCIDENT.—At a shooting match which came off at Tynewydd on Mabon's Day a young man haù his hand badly injured by the bursting of a gun, and another one had his eye injured by the same accident. Probably these young men knew better how to handle a mandril than a gun. LIBERAL MEETING.—A Liberal meeting will be held next Tuesday evening at Tynewydd School-room to arrange for a meeting to be held, when our member, Mr. S. T. Evans, will give an account of his steward- ship. Other important matters will also be discussed. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE.—The Llangeinor School Board have instructed their attendance officer to take proceedings against the parents *f all the children who are absent from school without a satisfactory reason, and we understand that a large number of summonses will be issued next week, and that this will continue weekaft0r week as long as there will be a cause for it. It is a pity that there is a cause for such a procedure.
COWBRIDGE.
COWBRIDGE. THE AFFAIRS OF A COWBRIDGE PUBLICAN — At Cardiff Bankruptcy Court on Tuesday (before the deputy-registrar, Mr. Harry Cousins) Thomas Loughor, a publican, of Cowbridge. appeared for examination.—The debtor stated that his liabibihties were £102, and that the sale of his household goods had realised £ 71 lis. 5d. He attributed his failure to the fact that his mother-in-law had undergone a long illness. She had been ill in bed for six months. He had had to keep up a fire in her room. and had also had to bury her. Besides, he and his wife had also been ill.— The examination was closed.
BETTWS.
BETTWS. CHURCH WORK.—On Monday, the 7th inst., the Lord Aishop of Llandaff held a confirmation service at the Mission-room, Pontycymmer, when 41 candidates frem the Parish Church and the Mission-rooms of Pontyrhil and Pontycymmer presented themselves for confirmation. The Bishop delivered an earliest and interesting address to the candidates. There was a good congregation present, though the weather was exceedingly wet and dirty. The Rev. D. Push, rector, read the first part of the service. The Parish Church is being restored a new church is nearly com- pleted at Pontyrhil: and the Mission-room is enlarged so as to seat double the number of worshippers, so that Church work in this district is very active.
BLAENGARW.
BLAENGARW. OPENING A NEW CHAPEL.—The opening services of the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Chapel was held on Sunday, Monday, aurl Tuesday last. The chapel is i very handsome structure, and will accommodate 650. The cost of the chapel is .0,550. The church has been makings special effort to clear a good amount off the debt at these sorviccs, and ha.ve succeeded in collecting £500.. The fact that a church, consisting entirely of working men, has done so well is a good proof of the vitality of Nonconformity amongst the Welsh nation, although some high dignitaries are endeavouring to make the country believe otherwise. Excellent sermons were preached to large congregations by the Rev. W. H. Thomas, Maesteg W. James, Aberdare and W. Prydderch. Pontardulais. TEACHING WELSH IN DAY SCHOOLS.—A meeting was held at the Blaengarw Board Schools, on Friday, the 4th inst.. presided over by Gwyrosvdd. Mr. M. Owen, organizing teacher of the Llangeinor Board Schools, gave an account of the formation, aims, and progress of the Welsh Utilization Society. He enu- merated the concessions obtained from the present Government for the teaching of Welsh in the schools, and thought that the teaching of Welsh would greatly assist the children in the acquirement of English. He was very sorry that Mr. Beriah G. Evans was unable to be present, hat haa great pleasure in introducing Mr. Iwan Jenkyn to the meeting. Mr. Jenkyn delivered a splendid address, and said that teaching Welsh should now become a practical question, or all efforts which had been made by the Welsh Utilisation Society would be in vain. It was only our right to be ll110wed to "each our children their own language in the schools, and it was unreasonable that we had to tight for this permission,it was only justice that we should be allowed to do so. It was now a respectable thing to have a knowledge of Welsh. It was painful that the children of Glamorgan should grow up without a lan- guage or nationality, talking a mixture of English and Welsh, andrprite unable to express themselves incither. He remarked that Llew Lewyfo once met Lsdy Stanley in an eisteddfod at Carmarhheu, and in conversation said, I cannot tell you my think." He enumerated the different concessions granted under the last Code and what advantages would accrue by taking advantage of them. In history children might now be able to read biographies of the notable Welsh characters, such as Caradoc, Kowel D.b, Owen Glvndwr. and others, of whom at present the Welsh children are in ignorance. An account, of the grea.t Methodist revival would be of much greater importance than to know all about the battle of Agincourt. He said that another pleasing feature in the introduction of Welsh into the schools would be that the young could sing the old Wel.-h airs on Welsh words, and there was great importance attached to the music of a nation. (Hoar, hear.) He was glad that the Llangeinor Board had taken this matter up, and hoped that ulvantage would be taken throughout the country of the concessions granted us. Mr. Jacob Jones"ex- plained to the meeting that he favoured the Welsh language being taught, and that the matter would be :nmi:ifncsd after the next Government examinations. He wished to impress upon the minds of parents who were present, that the difficulty of taking any addi- tional subjects in a new district like Bhiengarw was the lack of regular attendance.—A resolution was pro- posed by Mr. W. Davies, That the meeting rejoices that the Llangeinor School Board has the subject of beaching Welsh in the schools under consideration, 1nd trusted that it be done as soon as convenient."—■ Mr. Y. Matthews seconded, and Mr. D. Matthews, Ocean Colliery, supported the same.—Votes of thanks were accorded to the Chairman and lecturer, and the meeting was brought to a close by singing Hen Wladfy Nhadau.
POXTYPRIDD.
POXTYPRIDD. THE WELSH NATIONAL MOVEMENT. — The editor of the St,<:th Jl'a/c. Star is announced to address the members of the Pontypridd Liberal Club on the ihove question to-night (Friday), when the chair will be occupied by Mr. W. Williams, Market-square. It is hoped that the members and others will attend in large numbers. ST. MABON'S DAY.—Monday last, the colliers' monthly holiday, the town wore a somewhat dull ispect, the miners, owing perhaps to the impending crisis in the coal trade and the extraordinary state of the weather, kept at a distance. Moreover, no special features had been advertised to lure the public from their homesteads. THE (TALE—During the early part of the week a tremendous gale passed over this district, commencing about six o'clock on Monday morning and continuing throughout the day. Rain fell in torrents, and some of the streets presented a sight which wiii not soon be forgotton. And so strong were the gusts of win.1, that some railway vans which happened to be in the streets about mid-day were literally overturned yb the f"ree of the elements. The rivers Tali and Rhondda were heavily flooded, but no serious acei- dents have been reported. A NEW CLRCT'S.—On Monday last Fossett's new permanent circns was opened at the Butchers' Arms Yard for the winter months. A CHABITY.V FOOTBALL MATCH.—On Monday last a charity football match took place at the Taff Vale Park for the benefit of Mr. John Gainblin. who recently met with an accident at the Great Western Colliery, between the White Hart Wanderers and Central R overs. In spite of the rough weather there were a large number of spectators, 1;nd a sum of .£14 was taken at the gate. The game resulted in a win for the Wanderers by a goal and a try to nil. BOA-Jm OF GUARDIANS.—At the ordinary meeting of the Board of Guardians held at the union oificca on Wednesday, Mr. E. John, J.P., presiding, it was re- solved to recommend the Local Government Board to 89 amend the Poor Law Ac: with reference to the superannuation of poor law offences as to compel these officers to contribute an animal sum towards the superannuation fund which would be augmented by the Exchequer, instead of, as at present, superannuat- ing from the gaol rates. LECTURE.—On Tuesday evening last a most inter- esting lecture was delivered by the Rev. Dr. T. C. Edwards (Cynonvardd), Cardiff, on "Sut. i ddweud Stori," at Sion Congregational Chapel, Pontypridd. There was a good attendance. To ADVERTISERS AND OTHERS.—As will be seen by our advertising columns, we have arranged to open a branch office in Church-street (next door to the Market entrance), Pontypridd, in order to cope with the large and increased business in Pontypridd and the Rhondda Valleys. Thisomce will be under the managership of our Rhondda representative, Mr. Evan R. Evans, and advertisements and printing orders will be received thereat. We have also made arrangements with Mr. D. Morgan, stationer, Taff-street. and Mr. W. V. Rees, bookseller, High-street, to receive orders for printing and advertising.
YNYSYBWL. !
YNYSYBWL. ENTERTAINMEXT.—On Monday evening last the vestry of Noddfa Chapel was crowded upon the occasion of an entertainment in connection with the Band of Hope. Mr. John Williams, checkweigher, was to preside, but owing to other important duties he could not do so. Mr. David James, carpenter, was appointed in his stead. There were several competi- tions. both in singing and reciting, the chief of which was a quartette, t. Yr Aberth uru^i," which was taken by Mr. Tom Williams and Party. The meeting was quite a success, and it has been urnn.ged to hold the next a month hence. OBITUARY.—We regret to announce the death of Mrs. Edwards, wife of Mr. Edwards, Buarthyeapel. who died after a brief illness on Friday last. The remains were interred at Llanwonno Cemetery on Tuesday, there being a great number present at the funeral.—We regret also to record the death of Mr. David Williams, fan enginemAU, Ht the Lady Windsor Colliery, and late of C win park, lihondda, who died rather suddenly ou Saturday morning. The remains were interred at Treorky Cemetery on Wednesday. OBITUARY.—We regret having this week to record the death of Mrs. Jones, the beloved wife of Mr. Councillor Thos. Jones, J.P.. Yiyhir, which occurred on Sunday afternoon last at her residence, Maindy House. The deceased bdy was heL1 in the highest esteem, and the deepest sympathy is felt for the bereaved husband.
YSTRAD.
YSTRAD. CYMMRODORIOX SOCIETY.—On Friday evening last the members were addressed by the Rev. Charles Davies, Cardiff, who delivered a most interesting lecture on Pure Language (Iaith Bur). Mr. J. D. Thomas, the manager, occupied the chair. and a IDOS" enjoyable evening was spent which concluded with the rendering of the Welsh National Anthem, the solo of which was sung by the Rev. Gomer Price.
MOUNTAIN ASH.
MOUNTAIN ASH. BURGLARY.—On Saturday night, the front door of the shop of Mr. Whittv Evans, chemist, situated in Oxford-street, Mountain Ash, was forced open, and a quantity of cigars, cigarettes, and several bottles con- tainiug sweets, were stolen. It is thought that the thieves must have been young boys, or more substan- tial things would have been stolen.
LLWYNYPIA.
LLWYNYPIA. DOG RACE.—On Monday afternoon a race between Sis, belonging to Mr. Roberts, of Forest of Dean, and Fan, the property or Mr. George Dale. Bristol, took place on the Athletic Ground for £ 50 a side. Although the weather was very unfavourable, there was a large number of spectators. The distance run was 200 yards. Sis was two pounds heavier than Fan, and yards' start were allowed for every pound the former was heavier than the latter. In the middle of the field was a large sheet of water, which caused Sis to swerve from her course, and consequently travel over a greater distance. Fan won about live ya rds. THE ROADS between Llwynpia and the Partridge Hotel are at present in a wretched condition, owing to the fact that a considerable amount of building is carried on there. We are glad, however, to find that the Ystrad Local Board are advertising for tenders for the improvement of the same. A FATAL ACCIDENT.—On Friday last a man named Jonathan Flowers met with a fatal accident whilst at work at the Glamorgan Colliery yard. It appears that a train of trains ran over the poor fellow and crushed him to death. An inquest was held on the body at the Partridge Hotel on Monday, before Mr. R. J. Rhys, coroner, and a verdict of "Accidental death was returned.
PEXYGRAIG.
PEXYGRAIG. A LECTURE.—On Wednesday last an interesting lecture was delivered by the Rev. John Evans (Eglwysbach), at Ffrwdamos Chapel, kindly lent for the occasion to the Wesleyans. on Whitfield as a preacher." The chair was occupied by the Rev. Hugh Jones (B). Ffrwdamos. There was a good attendance. On "he following day thp rev. gentleman delivered a powerful sermon at Zion Chapel. DEATH OF A FOOTBALLER.—About a week ago Mr. E. Ellis, the best forward in the Penygraig team, was taken ill with influenza, and on Saturday he died at hisresidence. He had been a. member of the home team for three years, and was one of the best players in the district. The deceased was 23 years of age and married. He leaves a widow and three children. In consequence of his death the matches of the le.m for the day were indefinitely postponed. Much sym- pathy is felt for his widow and family by a large circle of friends and acquaintances.
TONYREFAIL.
TONYREFAIL. DEATH OF AX OLD RESIDENT. — On Saturday last the remains of Mr. Jonah Morgan. Waunrhydd were interred at the Methodist burial ground. The deceased, who was 70 years of age, had been ailing for a long period. He was very much esteemed in the neighbourhood, having been a resident at Tonvrefail for over 30 years, and an industrious collier for half a century. A large number of relatives and friends Assembled to pay the last tribute to the memory of the departed. The Rev. J. Prichard, Baptist minister, delivered a very appropriate sermon on the occasion! Much sympathy is felt for the sorrowing family in their bereavement. THE "ANGEL OF DEATH" has an effective and terrible instrument in .the so-called •• Influenza Epi- lemic." Within the last ton d.iy.- no less than five leaths have occurred in the above-named village all of which were indirectly caused by influenza. Dr. Cox ilthough himself a sufferer, labours hard and laudably in the interests of his many patients, and a word of praise is due to him for the skill lie has shown in the treatment of the disease. The sufferers include Mr. Thomas Lewis, of the Post-office and Mr. J. P. Williams; Ciiely Collieries. Mr. Williams, howeverj s hopoful of being well enough on Wednesday evening retake the lead on the negative side in the debate at ¡he Ton Debating Society's rooms on the Eight Hours Day Bill for Miners. AN OLD INHABITANT IN HIS GRAVE. The remains of Mr. Jonah Morgan. Waunrhyd. were, on Saturday last, interred at the Methodist burial ground )f this place. Mr. Morgan had been residing at ronyrefail for 30 years, and was 70 years of age. As i workman he was a collier, and had toil.d undcr- ,'round for half a century. A large number of -datives and friends assembled to pay their last ribute of respect to the departed, who was much ;steen:ed in the neighbourhood. A very appropriate a.-rmon was delivered at the chapel by the Rev. J. Prichard, Baptist minister.
CYMMER.
CYMMER. SUDDEN DEATH.—On Saturday last an inquest .vs.s held at Cymmer. Rhondda, on the body of William Svans, a native of Pvle, Bridgend. From the evidence riven, it would appear that the poor fellow had, on Wednesday, the 2nd illEt., travelled from Pyle to visit i sister living at High-street, Cymmer, and had ixpired immediately upon entering hip sister's house, He was 60 y-ars or age. and leaves a widow and several ;iiildren— The jury returned a verdict of "Death irom heart disease." 1' OLLICK s is the Best Shop for Jewellerv..Splendid issortment and at all prices. Corner of Barrv-road and Main-street.—Advt.
DINAS.
DINAS. l NTLUENZA.—The Russian epidemic is at present n this district, and amongst its victim., we arL sorry :0 say is the Rev. T. George. CONGREGATIONALISM. — On Monday last the nonthly meeting of the Pontypridd and Rhondda Union of Congregational ministers was held at the Dinas Congregational Chapel, Mr. Idris Williams Porth. in the chair. After the usual business of the .-onierence. an able and interesting paper on the • Useful Religionist" (Y Crefyd-iwr JDefnvddiol) ivas read by Mr. D. Jones, relieving officer. The Rev. M. Jones, Tynewydd, preached an eloquent and powerful sermon in the evening.
TREALAW.
TREALAW. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES were held on Sunday md Monday last, at Bethlehem Chapel, Trealaw, '•hen the pulpit was occupied by the Revs. O. Walco James, Dr. J. W. Williams" (America), and E. Mitchell, Ponkey. Powerful sermons were delivered :o kirge «""d appreciative audiences, and a good jollection was made towards the funds of the church. In Sunday also the annivery services were held at the Methodist Chapel of the same place, the Revs. W. J. Williams Rnd Principal Owen Prvs, M.A. Tre- I'ecca, officiating.
HEOLFACH.
HEOLFACH. DEAF AND DUMB M].SS;A:I effort is beinp made to establish a Deaf and Dumb Mission at Heol facll, Iftrad. and a public meeting was recently held there to further this purpose. Mr. Thomas Thomas is making strenuous eiforts towards the attainment of this gcol object.
GILFACH GOCH.
GILFACH GOCH. CHURCH CONCERI.—A highly successful concert was held at Libanus C. M. Chanel (hired for the occa- sion) on Thursday, 2Cth inst. The artistes—Mesdames Williams-Penn and Kate Morgan, and Messrs. R. W. Evans (National Eisteddfod winner) and G. P. Wil- liams (Treherbert)—provided a musical evening's entertainment highly appreciated by the vast audience. Dr. Naunton Morgan suitably presided ill the unavoid- able absence of J. P. Jenkins, Esq., J.P., Tonypandv Praise is rightly due to the Rev. T. Tissington and the committee for bringing the concert to such a highly- successful issue. CONFIRMATION SERVICE.—His Lordship the Bishop of Llandaff held a confirmation service in the Cilfach Church on Monday afternoon last. Upwards of thirty-five candidates had been properly instructed by the Rev. T. Tissington. curate-in-charge. His Lordship, for the instruction of many Nonconformist friends present, tersely explained the right. LEWIS'S PECTORAL BALSAM did me a wonder- ful amount of good. It relieved my cough instantly —Is. lAd. per bottle.
TREH ARRIS.
TREH ARRIS. RATEPAYERS' MEETING.—On MondaT evening last, December 7, a well-attended meeting of the Merthyr Vale Ward's ratepayers was held at the Tre- harris Schools, especially with regard to the proposed Town-hall, itc., at Merthyr. The meeting was very ably presided over by Mr. W. Stewart, the Deep Navi- gation Collieries, Treharris. After having heard the stirring opening remarks by the chairman, the follow- ing gentlemen addressed the meeting eloquently—viz., Messrs. Gains, Hair, Llewellyn, Thomas, Griffiths, Lewis, Evans, R. Jones, and W. Jones: D. W. Jones and T. Pritchard (local members), and especially Mr. Bell, Merthyr Vale, who enlightened us verv much with regard to the injustice of the proposed scheme.— A resolution opposing such scheme fully and emtihati- cally was carried.—The usual votes of'thanks closed the proceedings.
FORESTERS' DIXNER AT CADOXTOX…
FORESTERS' DIXNER AT CADOXTOX BARRY. The second annual dinner of the C;>doxton Court Lodge of the Ancient Order of Foresters was held at the Witchill Hotel. Cadoxton Barry, ou Wednesday night, between fifty and sixty members! sitting down to an excellent repast served in the most efficient manner by Host and Hostess B. Hoddinott. The dinner was served in the new and spacious dining-hall. which is ad- mirably suited for its purpose, and which was gaily decorated with bunting, A:c. Mr. F. Clarke (P-G.) presided, and amongst the general company were Messrs. J. H. Emery. Bcumpy Hall (secre- tary). T. Cooper (chief ranger). C. Shepherd (P.G.), A. W. Newman, W. Jeremiah. J. Lloyd. J. Price,' A. R. Lewis. W. Osborne, G. Brock. Venning. Mr. A. Verdi favoured the company with a choice selection of music on the pianoforte during the dinner, which was much appreciated. After the loyal toasts had been honoured in enthusiastic fashion, the Chairman, in brief terms, proposed the Cadoxton Court Lodge —{cheers)—the toast being heartily responded to. Messrs. ,T. H. Emery (secretary) and T. Cooper responded inappropriate terms. The former, in the course of a" lengthy address, said that during the present year they had paid the sum of £29 Is. for sickness alone. At the present time they had GO members, being 13 less than a year ago. What they wanted was for the working men in the district—who were an exceedingly numerous body—to take more interest in the lodge, and provide for a rainy day by be- coming members. By the payment of about 7d. or 8d. per week a member would, in a year, be entitled to 14s. per week in thp event of sickness up to a period of 29 weeks, Gs. per week for a. longer period, and so on in proportion. On the death of a member his family would be entitled to the sum of £12. and on the death of the wife of a member the latter would be entitled to the sum of :J.:8. Be the man as poor as anything, he would not like the parish to bury him or his wife. (Hear, hear.) The Cadoxton lodge was in a very flourishing condition as re- gards finances, a sum of over £100 being in hand. (Appiause.)—Mr. J. R. Llewellyn proposed The Trade of the District." and gave a rosy picture of the time of prosperity in store for the town. He expressed the hope that the lodge would grow with the district in its march of success. He hoped that at their next anniversary their member- ship would be trebled, and their finances in pro- portion. (Applause.)—Messrs. J. Price (Holton) and J. Lloyd (Cadoxton) returned thanks in appropriate terms— Mr. C. Stephens proposed in eulogistic terms the toast of "The Press." which was drunk amid cheers, Mr. Herbert Morgan (Sou th 11 aim Star) and J. R. Llewellyn (Jiarrv J)orli J\'r//■■-■) briefly thanking the company for honouring the toast.—Mr. D. Holland proposed "The Host and Hostess" (loud applause), the toast being drunk with musical honours. After the toast had been responded to. other toasts were gone through, the proceedings, which were verv successful throughout, concluding by the singing of the National Anthem.. During the evening songs. kc., were rendered by Messrs. WoollacotC Venning, Osborne, C. Hoddinott. Stephens, S. Jones. J. Cooper, and others, Mr. Verdi mafting an admirable accompanist. °
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AT the annual repository competition of the 2nd Glamorgan Artillery Volunteers, held at the Drill- hall, Canlin,on Tuesday, the prize of £15 was won by the Cadoxton-Barry Detachment. The operation was to move a 10ft. gun through a gateway 7ft. wide, then move it through a passage 3ft. Bin. wide, and ffnally take it through another gateway 7ft. wide.
THE WELSH UNIVERSITY.
fourth part of the University Senate. Even if, by some chance, a representative of a bogus faculty did sit on the electoral body, it would not be of vital consequence. We have already said that in our opinion, the faculty of Theology should be included in the curriculum, and that every theological college in Wales should form part of the University. We do not believe, however, that students should be allowed to graduate in Theology alone. We think that there should be an Arts course, which every student should be compelled to go through in order to qualify for a degree. In this we wonld simply be fol- lowing the excellent example of Oxford and Cambridge. Every student can take his degree in Theolocry, if he so wishes, but he must have satisfied the examiners that he knows something of other subjects, such as Latin and mathe- matics, before he is allowed to go in for his final examination in Theology. Another disputed point is the question of residence. We are not inclined to lay a great deal of stress on residence. The Welsh University will consist of colleges scattered throughout the Principality. Unfortunately we have no great college where the students can all reside together. Lampeter has accom- modation for over a hundred the theological colleges for fewer, but the University Colleges Cardiff and Bangor have made no such provision, and Aberysuwyth, since the recent disastrous fire, has given up what it had well begun. We do not wish, however, that the University should be simply an examining body, and we would like to see residence at one of the constituent col- leges made an essential qualification. Possibly, however, attendance at University Extension lectures and the passing of the examinations conducted by the lecturers might be allowed to count as part of the necessary period of residence. We do not believe that these lectures should be organised by the University teachers. Once the University is started, it will be found that the teachers will have no time to go about the country delivering lectures. The work can, also, be as well and perhaps better done by otliers, unconnected with the Univeisity. Such has been the experience of the English Universities, and we see no reason to believe that the case will be different in Wales. We have endeavoured to give a rough sketch of what, in our opinion, a National University should be. It is not claimed for the scheme that it is anything more than (tentative. Our objection to the schemes of Dr. Isambard Owen and of the Shrewsbury Conference is that neither of them embraces the whole of the Welsh nation, but represents only a compara- tively small section. A National University should represent all that is good and true in a nation's life. It has been our endeavour to formulate a scheme for an University which will represent educational Wales, without rousing the sectarian or party prejudices which too often mar the most promising efforts of our countrymen. It is always a pleasant task to chronicle the suc- cesses of young- Welshmen, and it gives us excep- 1 tional pleasure to announce the brilliant achievement of a. young Brecon Welshman, Mr. C. T. Davis, who ha;- just obtained the first place in the recent scholarship examination at Balliol College, Oxford. The Brackenbury Scholar- ships at Balliol College are the blue ribbons of the University, and the very highest distinction a schoolboy can win. These scholarships are awarded for classics, history, mathematics, and science, and the names of the Welshmen who have won them may be counted on one's fingers. Mr. Owen Edwards won a Brackenbury Scholarship for history from Glasgow University, and Mr. T. W. Robinson and Mr. Worthington Poole-Hughes won mathematical scholarships from Llandovery School. To Brecon, however, of all the Welsh schools, belongs the distinction of having one classical scholarship at Balliol. Hitherto Welsh boys have been unable to compete with English boys in classics, though they have more than held their own in mathe- matics and history. We must say that Mr. Davis' brilliant success heralds the dawn of better things for Wales, and we heartily congratulate Mr. Davis, and his new headmaster, Mr. Bayfield. We are glad to see that the representatives of the colliers have been entrusted by the men with full authority to settle the existing disputes with the employers at the coming meeting of the Slid- ing Scale Committee. This does not of course mean that the crisis in the coal trade is over. There will be many disputes still to settle; the small coal question, the restriction of the output, and other pro- blems will have to be solved. But it is encouraging to find that the men have every faith in their representatives, who will now be able to meet the employers with equal terms. The reso- lution entrusting the delegates with full powers was carried by an overwhelming majority. This speaks well of the spirit in which the discussions will be carried on, and makes us view with hope- fulness the result of the meeting of the Sliding- scale Committee.