The Aberdare Times

THE WORK OF THE ABSRDARB SCHOOL BOARD. IT is with the greatest possible pleasure that we draw the attention of our readers this week to tho record of the work done and now proposed by the Aberdare School Board. Our little town, despite its many vicssitudes and the fluctuations of a changeable trade, strikes, locks-out, and the other hindrances to the progress of any district:, has still held its own, and surely, while the Rhondda. Valley has been called the California, of South Wales, our beautiful vale cf the Dale can share every honourable and profit- able association connected with the land of the setting sun." While social health and vigour may be seen in the comparatively well-kept and airy streets of the town itself, and while the substantial eharaeter of the people themselves may be seen in the manner iu which they bear the pressure of an unproeadentedly bad season, it is not always that other towns so situated can claim such advancement by the aid of its local authority. We have often grumbled at the lack of common attention to matters of public scandal on the part of the Loeal Board of Health, and we can appeal to our readers as to whether we were justified or not in the remarks wo made. Still, on the whole, the work of our local administration is not badly conducted, and most of all can we say this of the School Board. Established not very long ago, tke Bjard has risen with the district, has seen its way through technical and commercial difficulties, and can now present a programme and an account which it falls to the let ef few such bodies to do. We give the said list as follows — Aeeomnio- No. School*. dutsoc wiea In- Transferred. ete so. Total 3. Town Schaols. — 10#0 1000 1. Cipcoeh — 1,)iJ.. 100 1. Penywain — !9J InO 3. Cwmbach 254 4!J4 1. Llwydcoed L69 169 1. Cwmdare 240 — 240 2. Ynyslwyd— "177 — 277 3. Aberdare Pai% 0 35 — 635 1. Aberdare Iniactt IOl — 1112 1. Abernant Temporary — 150 1. Roberta l ows a) 1011 3. Hirwain Jeiot Se.iools 235 450 68S 21 1932 8U0 407 i Schools to baM.—AbarnMt, i<i) Robert's Town, 150; Gadlys, 100; Treauaa. 25'); Ll^vvdeead, additions, 100. Total proposed aoco mnodatiou for 90J children. A thesis of the above shews that we have no less than 21 schools—we uever dreamt that we had so many—and that we are to have four more; no less than five entirely new schools, two tem- 'porary, hsuve been built with accommodation for 1.450 children, while the additions to existing schools, as transferred, amount to accommoda- tion for 69Q. An army of 4,072 children could already find educational means provided for them in our district, while preparations are being made for the reception of 6o0 more! This is the work of our educational authority, and we are proud-of it. But while we are con- h uering this question we should like to ascertain what are the intentions of the Board with regard to the future. At Merthyr, we heard the other day that a large expensive school had been built at CueUraw, and so far it had not been half filled with children. The experiences of the Merthyr School Board, gained as they have z, y been in a crowded locality of larger dimensions thlll our distriet, have been such as to lead to the application of the compulsory powers of the Education Act. They found out that moral suasion was nothing better than a delusion and u c-^arw, and while they wero taxing the rate- 's avers and keeping an attendance officer, con- tumacious mothers and self-willed children la ighed in :heir faces, and asserted their free- dim of the irammcls of the law, in a more or le s barefacid and impertinent m.mner. The end of all this was plain to be seen. If the School Board had sought popularity more than efficiency, the members thereof would have been satisfied to go on in the same old groove, undis- turbed by the reflection that they were neither more nor less than a Board of obstructives, whose do-nothing policy was positively mis- chievous to ail concerned. But they rose to the difficulty like a sturdy boat on the billows, and though they have had to submit to the odium of some chattering scolds, and though as we think the compulsory law has been dealt out in one or two cases with a too severe hand, still, on the whole, the eifect has been as marvellous as it has been rapid. It is astonishing how soon the general public," or rather that portion of it which always inclines to licousi, and as far as possible eschews the principles of law and order, finds out when a legislative body is in earnest or not. Like a child, the body of the people soon grow accustomed to threats, which are never followed by the reward promised, and, of eourse, grow hardened under the process. But they now know that the Merthyr Board is in earnest and have already ceased to utter defiant challenges to the officer who comes to enquire after their children. How far will the future experience of the Aberdare School Board tally Vv^u chia i' We are building schools, but are Wfl preparing to till them Such is the want of ¡I ap^recia-tiou inherent in human nature that per- -tsuasioo. wiil never get all the children of this district to attend school as they ought to do. :Our responsibility includes accommodation for nearly -3,000 youngsters, provided at no little expense; aud what a wretched end to all this ■would be a confession that the children pre- ferred the streets or work to going to school, and the Board cannot help it." We merely mention this for the purpose of pointiug out to the Hoard the fact that at some future, and not far distant, day it will be necessary for them t consider the compulsory question, and that however unpleasant it may be for them to appeal to it, stiil it has bean ft. und over and .over u'-ain that one portion of the Education A't cannot work without the other. Before we conclude this, however, there is an ther matter of interest to the Board, of which we should hke to speak. How is it that out of a Board of nine members there should so frequently be a difficulty found to get together .eyuu three of them ? Yesterday (Thursday), the day of the ordinary meeting, is a case in pom*, when two members made their appearanee auu that was all. We happen to know that on this occasion two of the members were in London, but this only accounts, with two present, for less than half the Board. We should be sorry to think there is a growing feeling of carelessness among the members, i u' especially after such an amount of good work has been done. but really the present slipshod way of doing business hardly warrants a better conclusion.

LOCAL TOPICS. WATER versus DUST. At the meeting of the Aberdare Board of Health on Thursday, as will be seen from our report, a deputation of highly respectable tradesmen from the Gadlvs end of the town presented a memorial, asking that the water- carts might go up in that direction. The request is now granted, so that we need not say any- thing to further it. It must be apparent to everyone who has travelled the above road, and seen the clouds of dust whirling about in all directions on a dry and windy day, that the tradesmen, particularly, have had much cause to complain. Anybody knows that a peck of dust will not improve the goods of either the grocer or the draper, and when this is added to the fact that this is a public road leading to a well frequented pleasure ground, then if the water disperseis on wheels should go anywhere, surely they ought to go here. Wo are glad that the Board so readily accorded the favour asked, and ouly hope the time may soon come when neither the member for Hirwain, nor anybody else, will have need to insinuate that by force of circumstances his district is neglected. ADERDARE INFIRMARY. It is stated that Mr. R. H. Rhys intends moving the Board of Guardians, at an early date, to convert the Aberdare Infirmary into a school for the reception of pauper children, much after the Industrial School type. This will certainly be a radical change, but we should like to hear something more about it befoie ex- pressing an opinion.

SCHOOL BOARD.—The only members who pu in an appearance at the meeting on Thursday w,re Messrs R. H. Rhys and J. Williams. There being no quorum, the business, which we under- stand was of an important nature, could not be proceeded with. The meeting was adjourmd for a we, k. L'MVFBSITY COLIEGE OF WAI.ES.—The Cobden Club having offer, d piizcs to the students of this college fur prlficiency in His cry and Political Economy, the examiners, the Rev. J. H Stanton, M A., and the Rev. J. Laxvrarice, M.A., of Cam- bridg have recommended Mr D. Adams for the prize in Political economy, and Mr T. R Watkins for the pr:Ze in History. Certificates bave been awarded to Messrs F. F. Roberts, E. Charles, T. David. J. (i. Davies, T. E. Ellis, J. H. Jones, and W. Joius. A portfolio, containing v-luible specimens of dried plants, ci llected in the neigh bourhood of Aoerysiwyth, has ber-n presented to the museum of the College by Dr Ord, of London, through Mr Cieaton, Llauidioes. Vnluatde looks liav- also been presented to the library. AGRICULTURE, THE WEATHER, AND THE MAR- KKTS.— Thu Mark Lane Express of Monday says —Both here and on the Continent a sp 11 of warn, sunny weather is much wanted to compensate for the lowntss of temperature so long sustained. Although in England sowing may be said to be completed, farm labour at present bring princi- pally confined to harrowing, Scotland is much behind-hand. With the exception of those from France, Continental advuio.s are fairly satis- factory as to condition of crops. With regard to the present cClldition of the trade the depression noticed last wrek has shown some signs of giving way, and the tendency to increase, activ.ly has been apparent, millers buying more freely, and specu- lators, if not actually operating, showing con -ideraole interest in the present course of prices. The Continental demand is still hov ring over us, although transactions at our local markets have been only of a comparatively tentative nature, and some small quantities of both English and foreign wh at have been taken for export. Export demand for oasts having fa len, prices have given way slightly, and supplies of maize have b en sufficient to check any advance in this quarier. Early in the week the market at Liver- pool showed some improvement, but the advance was transient, and prices again relapsed. FiVE MONTHS WITH THE PKI.NCE IN INDIA.— This is the title "f aa elegant little volume, got up with taste and care, as a memento of the visit of the Prinoe of Wales to India. It is printed in clear, bold type, on tcned papi r, and its cover tmbe lished with a photograph which, for artistic I conceptwo and finish, it would be impossible to surpass. It represents the Prince as he is pre- p iring to mount a state elephant at lamoo, and we have no hesi ation in saying that this photogragh alone is wor h the shilling wb:c is ehargt d tor the book, It also contains views of some of the memo able places which were visited by the illustrious ourist. It has the additional ;,t!nc:ion of being wr ttt-n in a light, easy, sketchy style, and tho graphic delineations of the home and out- door life of the people, their habits, manners, religious cu-toms, rites, and ceremonies will be f un 1 as entertaining as they are instructive. The gem r 1 reader will fiud it an agreeable cotn- panion to beguile an hour on the rail or at the fire- 8idj. Those who read for information will derive profit as w. 11 as pleasure from its p rusal, whilst tue moralist wil fiud food foi r^ fl etion. Moreover, a» the ioute of His Royal Highness has been faithfully followed in ord"r and date, and vivid pieturtS given of the imposing and stately re- ceptions everywhere accorded to him, it will serve dsau-eful fiogr-r-guide to those who may wish to recall any particultr incident of the Prince's journey. We can cordially recommend it to our readers, and especially to those in whom this royal visit has awakened an interest in the future of this vast empire. We will only ad-I that if "to deserve success is to enrure it," Five Months with the Prince in India" will oleft with a sufficiently satisfactory reception.

ABERDARE COUNY COURT. TUESDAY—(Before his Honour Judge Falconer.) CLArM OF WAGES -David Jarman brought an action against Richard Ktngdon torecov.r £ 5 10s, being a month's wages in lieu of notice. Mr W. Beddoe (Mer'hyr) appeared for plaintiff, and Mr W. Simons (Messrs Simons and Pie \fs) appt"rt.d for the defendant. Mr B",ddoe said th¡s was all action brought to recover the snmofjE5 10s. The circumstances of th.* case were as follows Plain- tiff was a tipper engaged under the defendant, who was contractor of the tipping department at the Navigation Colliery, belonging to Messrs Nixon, Taylor, and Cory. It was the custom on Saturday afternoon for the tippers to leave work at 3 o'clock, but on the 25th of March, when plaintiff was engaged at his work, the defendant told him tha the men were going to keep on work- ing till five o'clock. Plaintiff told him that he had a special engagement to fill that afternoon, and they agreed that a man named William Rogers should work in his stead. Plaintiff con- tinued working till a quarter past three and left the hitcher*, hauliers, and colli-rs left work at three. The same night plaintiff was told that it was the intention of defendant to distn ss him. No work was done on the following Monday, but on going to the colliery on the Tu sday defendant accused him of stopping the works on the Satnr- day, and dismissed him without notice. He went to Mr Brown, the manage, who confirmed his dismissal. He (Mr Beddoej c utrnded that there was no refusal on the part of plaintiff to work, but that he left at the usual hour of leaving. The plaintiff then gav6 evidence and, in cross- examination by Mr Siaions, said he h d never previously left working and thereby stopped the works. They had not been obliged to engage the overman, and other otficers, to do h;s work, in order to keep the works going. The overman did not tell him that if he did it again be would be dismissed. Would swear that two months ago be aid not go away without leaving onyone to tip the coal. It was not the custom to bring up the coal that had been brought to the bottom of the pit on Saturdays. He had never heard that they were bound to have the coal up to elear the trams and roads for the night wo;k. He had wo ked one a iy previous to the Saturday t4at we k. The eclJiers did not beg the tippers to bring the coal up as they had had so bad a ajonlh. I,, did not say at any time A' We would be a lot if turncoats if we worked when th colliers had come oui of the pit." James Britten, check weigher at Navigation pit, gave t-vidence for thf plaintiff. In cross-examination by Mr Simons, Lie said on the Saturday afternoon the coal cut by the colliers in the morning was at the bottom of the pit. O.ily once had the men stopped after three o'clock to get up the coal to make up the month's pay. For the defence Mr Simons said c it was a matter of great regret indeed that he had to make some observations in this case, but he hop- d that it would not be thought that he applied them to the great body of men in the district, for if they acted as the plaintiff had done the trade in the district would be ruined. It had been tho custom iu all the collieries in the district that, as far as possible, all the working of coal shall be brought up the same day, as there had to be set on fuot. certain operations at night toget ihe colliery ready for the next day. There was a night turll, sa that the roads must be free from obstruction, and the trams capable of being used for the night work. This custom was most adhered to on the last day of the month, so that all the work of the colliers would be included in their monthly account for the week in question. As acknowledged by the plaintiff, he had ouly*workt d two days on account of there being such a scarcity of work. The colliers had a quantity of coal, snd they were desirous of its b ing brought to the top. so that it could be entere 1 in th> irj^ccount. But the Plaintiff had refused to bring it up, and he had done so oil previous occasions. The reason why he wanted another man to go on working when he left at three o'clock wis so that he wouid get an iocrense of the tonnage. This would not be done, for it would drive the trade out of the district. Plaintiff had been told that he would be dismissed on account of insubordination. He was looked upon by his fellow-tippers as a kind of leader, and when he refused to work they would not work, and when he worked they would do the same. Henry Tiller, Richard Kingdon. the defendant; Leonard Thomas, and Mr Georgo Brown, the manager, having given evidence, Mr Simons submitted that he had proved that on the Saturday in question the plaintiff refused to work, acd stopped the colliery. Mr IL-ddoe replied on be- half of the plaintiff, and said ha had aptrfect right to leave the working at three o'clock, and if he had been guilty of what Messrs Nixon, Taylor, and Cory charged him with, within a week after they would have summoned him before Mr de Hutzen at the police-court. His Honour then reviewed the case, and foun,1 a verdict for the defetidan'. His Honour remarked that the ord r received by the plaintiff to stay and work till five o'clock was a reasonable one, and one which, if he had attended to it rcuuld have done good to his fellow-workmen. By leaving work when he did he caused considerable injury to tbrin. Mr Simons usked for costs, which were allowed. BATI V. NIXON A> D COMPANY.—This was an ac- tion lor £ 6, being a month's wagesjin lieu of notice. Mr Beddoe appeared for plaintiff, and Mr Simons for d, fet,diints. It appeared th It plaintff was working in one of the d fendauts' colli ries. On being told on one occasion that he would have to take a night turn, as they were going to work doubir tun s, lie refused, and was then requested to send in his notice, which he did en the 1st of April. Ou the 3rd of April he was again asked to take the night turn, and on refusing hit was dis- charged at once. His Honour gave a verdict for the plaintiff.

ABERDARE LOCAL BOAltD OF HEALTH. The usual fortnightly meeting was held in the Board-room, Town Hall, on Thursday, when the following members weru present — Messrs R. 11 Hhys (chairman), D. E. Williams, W. Davie3, I. Thomas, W. Tho nas, F. Phillips, and F. Lloyd. The minutes of the last meeting were read and coufirmed, after which cheques for men's wages, &c., were signed. INSPECIOR'S REPORT. The Inspector of Nuisances reported five fresh cases of scarlet fever during the last fortnight, being an increase of one as compared with the previous fortnight—no death also three fresh cases of typhoid, being a decrease of two, but no death. The Chairman remarked that his attention had been called at Merthyr to a report in a paper whiol, was not very scrupulous as to what it said in these matters that fever was on the increase in this district. For the last two mouths we had not had more thin four or five cases reported in the fortnight. Fever wis on the decrease, ho was happy to state, and no death had occurred during the paiL fortnight. There were five cas s of scarlet fever during the last fortnight—five t-IO many, no douot; but it wjuld be a long time if, a largo population like this to be totally exempt from lever. He should be very glad if we were quite free from such diseases, but it was the next thing to it at present, there being do death during the fortnight. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The following report of the Surveyor was re 'd Surveyor's Office, llth. May, 1876. To the Aberdare Local Board of Health. Mr Chairman and Gentlemen, — I beg to report that I have examined the premises No. 3, WlUd- street, reported by the Inspector of Nuisances, one stable in Wind-street and in the occupation of Jolla Christmas, and one ill Wind-street, and one at the back of do., and in the occupation of SI. Clayton and fo nd the said stables to ba with out a drain as is sufficient for the drainage of the 0 same. I would recommend that notice be given to Thos. Evaus, No. 6, Gadlys-terrace, the owner, to construct and lay down a glaz "i iltoueware 6 inch pipe drain with stench traps connected from e .eh of the said stables and connected with the drain at the back at the said premises, and at the 1. vel of one foot six inches below the floor of each of the said stables, and with a fall therefrora to the said drain of 1 in 36, is necessary for proper and eff. ctual drainage of the same. I also have examined the nuisance in Bedford- street as reported by the Inspector of Nuisances and found that the sewer running along the said street is choked with silt. I would recommend that notice be given to the Powell Duffryn Steam Coal Co., Limited, to cleanse the said sewer, which would abate the nuisance. Building Plans.-I have received building plans from the iollowing named parties, to whom leave may be gran'ed to build Great Western Railway Company Offices, Swindon, 14 houses in Pen- darren-street, Aberdare. Evan Howclls, Maes- gwyn, extension and alterations of the Old Meet- ing house School-room, St. John-street, Mill- street. Rd. Owen, Oxford-street, a coal house at the back ofhishouse. Evan Thomas, 81, Cardiff- street, Aberdare, two water closets, urinal, and coal house, for the use of the Unitarian Church, and minister's house, Monk-street, Aberdare. Thomas Evans, 28, Inolitie-row, Fforchneol, one house, to be No. 31, Fforchneol-place, i-wmatnan. Williau Gwya, No. 8. Hailway. row, three hou-as to be Nos. 32, 33, and 34, Fforchneol- place. John Simons, Morgan-terrace, Cwmbach, a et ible at the back of his house. Kefusethetoiiowiugnamedp-trty his plans to build John Thomas, 24, Cardiff-road, one house in Sunny Bank-street, until I find the estate plan depositsd by Griffith Davies, of Ynyslwyd.— I am, Mr Chairman and Gentlemcii, your obedient servant, RODDAM C. HALL, Surveyor. MARINE STORES. Dr. Davies, m*dical Officer, in reporting upon the marine stores recently opened near the Old Lamb Public-house, High-street, re-oommended that all accumulations be removed three times a week and the premises white washed and thoroughly cleansed at least once every four weeks. THE LATE ELECTION. The following letter was read :— To the Chairman and Members of the Aber- dare Board of Health. Sirs,—I made a statement on my voting paper for No. 1 Ward, that it was filled np when I was not at home. As I can write pretty well myself, I do not see the use to do it. I wish to draw your attention to the matter.-I remain, Sirs, yours truly, JOHN EDWARDS. "Tramway-road, IIirwain, April 26, 1876." The matter was adjourned till the next meet- ing. WATERING STREETS. A letter was read from Mr E. W. Scale drawing attention to the necessity of watering the streets near his premises at the corner of Dean-street and Whitcombe-street, which be described as the most dusty part of the town. SCAVENGING OF CWMBACH. A letter was read from Mr John Olding, 5, Bethania-place, Cwmbach, offering to do the scavenging of Cwbach at £8 per quarter. The Clerk remarked that there had been no advertisement issued inviting tenders. In answer to the Chairman, Mr F. Phillips said the work was being very well done at present, and as the price offered was the same as the Board were now paying, the Board did not see the necessity for a change. WATERING Of HADLYS-ROAD. A memorial was read from the inhabitants of Gadlys-road, asking that the watering of the street be extended from High-street to the Lower Park Gate. The Chairman thonght as it was the main I thoroughfare to the Public Park the Board should comply with the request. At present the water j cart only procee(lud as far as the bridge, and he was of opinion that it should be taken as far as the Park Gate. Mr E. Lloyd I think so too. The Chairman thought it possible when the Nanthir Water Works were in full operation to provide standpipes for watering the streets which would be vtry much cheaper than using the water carts. In some towns they watered with a hose, and if the same plan could be adopted here it would be much more economical. He proposed that the water eart be taken as far as the Lower Park Gate. Mr E. Lloyd seconded tho proposition, and it was agreed to. Mr D. E. Williams suggested that the cart proceed as far as the upper gate but the Board declined to alter their decision. INSPECTOR REES'S REPORT. Inspector Rees reported that the police had tested the hose and reel, and found everything in order with the exception of Cardiff-road, where the pressure was light and would not force the water as high as the ruofs of the houses. He also reported an obstruction in Glo'ster-street, caused by ball playing. It was ordered that summonses be taken out against the parties co-nplained of. KOBERT'S TOWN. In reply to the Chairman, th 1 Surveyor stated that nothing further hid been done in reference to the bridge at Robert's Town. THE NEW BRIDGE NEAR PENYW.UN. The Chairman, referring to the new bridge now )nl 11 being erected over the river Cynon, between Llwydcoed and l'enywain, stated that it ap )e'red Olie of the abutments trespassed on land belong- ing to Lord Windsor, and the agent of the latter was rather nettled b cause no application had been made to them. Tue work was not ordered to be stopped, but the contractor, Mr D. Howells, suggested that a letter should be written to Lord Windsor on the suhject. He (the Chsirman) thought the Board should instruct Mr Gery to write a letter accordingly, explaining that the bridge would be a very great convenience to the public. This was agreed to. THE SURVEYORSHIP. The Chairman: In consequence of Hugh Williams's leaving, some change must be made in reference to the survoyorship of the parish, and I beg to give notice that 1 shall on this day fort- night bring forward a motion before the Board. SUNDAY SCHOOL DEMONSTRATION. Mr I). Davies, draper, and Mr J. Richards. chemist, Cardiff-street, attended as a deputation all behalf of the Aberdare Sunday School Union, to ask permission to allow the Sunday School children to enter the Public Park. It was stated that no addresse3 were to be delivered or refresh- ments supplied. The Chairman; If it is for the children to scamper about, there can be no objection, only a sufficient number of grown u? persons should accompany them to take care that no injury was done to the shrubs, &c. THE WATER WORKS. Tho Chairman stated that when the plans of the Nanthir reservoir were prepared, it was de- termined that a piece of ground should bc taken for the erection of a cottage for the person having the care of the reservoir. Unfor- tunately the ground selected was not at all suit- able owing to its not commanding a view of the reservoir. ZD He had spoken to Mr. Edwards, the owner of the land, who had treated the Board in the most handsome manner throughout, and he was perfectly willing to grant another site pro- vided the Board consented to his having the privilege of fishing in the reservoir. Ho did not want the exclusive right, and would simly angle with p. fly or minnow—no net to be used. He (the Chairman) thought they should agree to this. The Board adopted the Chairman's.suggestion. clo The Board then separated.

ABEITL)AIIE POLICE COURT TUESDAY—(Before R. H. Rhys, and D. E Williams, Esqs.) DRUNKENNESS.—Jesse Brien was charged with being drunk at Mountain Ash, on the 29th ult. P.S. Casth stated that at 9.20 p.m., on the day in question, he saw the defendant in a trap, pulling the reins and making the horse plunge. A large crowd collected. Defendant was very drunk at the time. Finpd 5s and costs. OBSTRUCTING THE HIGHWAY.—Ellen Grant, a married woman, was charged with obstructing the highway at Caegarw, Mountain Ash, on the 1st instant. P.C Williams stated that he found her in the street crea ing a great disturbance, and wanting to fight. He requested her to go away, L but she refused to do so, stating that she had no house or lodgings to go to. He was obliged to take her to the lock-up. She was under the influence of drink. She was further charged with assaulting Eliza Brown. Complainant deposed that she was the wife of Henry Brown, 32, Glyngwyu-street, Mountain Ash. On the 1st inst., betweon 9 and 10 o'clock at night, she was at home with her three little children, when the defendant came to her door, blackguarded her, and used threats towards her She went to the door to prevent defendant from catering the hous.?, when the latter caught hold of her by the hair of the head and dragged her to the ground. This was the second time defendant hid insulted her, and she had also used threats about h r to her neighbours. Eliza Jones, an elderly woman, called by the complainant, stated that the defen- dant and some other women had been drinking together in the house of a man named Tapp, and she afterwards came into her house with some whiskey. She (witness) said she did not want any 5 but defendant emptied some into her tea, and afterwards said sha had bad neighbours, and threatened them. Directly after defendant left she (witness) heard screams on the road. She went out and saw complainaat on the pavement and defendant on top of her beating her. Sarah Clark also gave curroborative evidence. Maria Anthony, called in defence, said that on the night in question she heard a row, and, on noing out, saw Mrs Davies, complainant's sister, fighting with S irah Stevens. Defendant went on and rose Stevens up. Complainant then offered to fight defendant for 5s. Defendant said, All right, for 10s." Complainant said Wait till I put the child down,and she afterwards struck defendant till she was "flying," Witness's husband separated them. In answer to the Bench, com- plainant denied having offered to fight defendant for 5s. or having put the child down to fight her. P.C. Williaaas, recalled, said when he was sent for he found complainant bleeding. lie ooul d not say that they were quarrelsome women. Ho knew nothing about Mrs Anthony. The Bench said it was evident the defendant had misconducted her- self on the evening in question, and her conduct to the policeman was very bad but the summons for obstructing the highway would be dismissed. With regard to the other case, there could be no question that she conducted herself in a disgrace- tul manner, and they had no doubt the witness Jones spoke the truth. For the assault she would be fined 5i and costs, amounting to 19s 5d, or in default ten days. NEGLECr OF A WIFE.-Robart Thomas, a young inin, was brought up under a warrant charged with having deserted his wife the begin- ning of March last, and she had become charge- able to the Merthyr Union. Mr Phillips, who appeared in defence, stated that the defendant waj willing to take his wife out of the Union, and pay all oosts of maiatenance, &c. The Bench consented to this course and made an order to that effect. SIMILAR OFFENCE-John Burrows, mason, was chargdd with refusing to maintain his wife, who had become ohargeatde to the Union. Defen- dant, in answer to the charge, said he bad been unwell, but was now recovering. He had lately worked thirteen days, at 6s 6d per day but he could not afford to pay towards the maintenance of his wife. Mr Rhys severely censured the defendant for his heartless conduct towards his aged wife after having lived together some forty years, and had seventeen children by her. Mr W. David, relieving officer, said the old woman had been in receipt of reiief for two months, viz., Is 6d per week. The Bench made an order for the payment of 12s, the amount of relief paid, 2s 6d a week, and costs in default one month. DRUNK ON LICENSED. PREMISES. Anthony Jones, William Davies, John Seymour, Thomas Thomas, John Jones, and Alfred Jones, colliers, from the Rhondda Valley, were summoned for being druuk in the Salutation beer-house, Cardiff-street, Aberdare, on the 17th April. P.C. Williami proved the offence, and stated that the landlord had been fined for permitting drunken- ness. One of the defendants stated that the landlord gave them permission, aa they were Rhondda Valley boys, to stay in tba bouse till morning. They denied having had any beer iftor stop tap. Witness said there was a half gallon jug half full of beer before them, and it appeared fnshly drawn. The Bench, considering the eeendants come from tiie Rhondda Valley, would not fine them so hravily. The defendants ou" ht to have been quietly in their beds at the time the constable entered. Thev were fined 2s 6d and costs, amounting to 12s lid each. AFFILIATION CAsE.-David Davies, collier, was charged with being the father of the illegiti- mate child of Elizabeth Edwards, a respectable looking girl. Complainant said sh-wisasingle woman living in Albert-street. She was delivered of a child on the 13th January last, defendant being the fatter. He had paid her £1 lIs 6,1 since the birth. He had kept company with her for two years and a half. Defendant admitted the paternity. The Bench made an order for the payment of 4s a week for the first three months from that date, 38 a week after till the child was thirteen years of age. Mr Williams advised the defendant to marry complainant. COWARDLY ASSAULT UPON AN OLD WOMAN — Jacob and Richard Evans were summoned for assaulting Fanny Darby, an elderly woman, and mother-in-law of the later. Complainant, whose face was a mass of bruis-23, and had a plaster on her nose, said that on Th-.rsday week she ask?d Richard Evans why be had been beating his wife, her daughter, when both of the defendants set upon h"r and abused her about the face. She was still suffering fiom the effects of the blows she received. Jacob Evans said complainant was beating his brother with a tin jug, and raising it ab .v ■ his head, and he only went to his assistance. Martha Davies, called by complainant, said she saw the latter standing by Mrs Hughes's door talking to Richard, when he ran up to her and struck her. She saw three or four blows given by Richard and two by Jacob. There was a cross- summons, Fanny Darby being charged with assaulting Richard Evans. The latter stated that the defendant aad her eldest daughter were in his house when he returned houie from work during the dinner hour. Both began to bully him, about a row he had had with his wife the night before. Defendant struck him with a tin, but he had no mark. William Vaughan was called in support of his statement. The Bench considered there was great blame attached to the old woman for interfering between husband and wife; but the summons between Richard Evans and herself would be dismissed. Jacob Evans had no business to be there at all, his brother being quite able to fight his battles with his wife without interference. He (Jacob) had no right to strike the old woman, or to strike a woman under any circumstances. He would be fined 40s and costs, or a month's h ud labour in default. ALTEOED THEFT OF PITWOOD. — William Mitchel Beryman, a young lad, was charged with stealing a piece of pitwood, th" property of the Gadlys Company. Maria Cumberland, wife of John Cumberland, platelayer, 3, Dare-place, deposed that between 10 and 11 o'clock that morning she saw the defendant near Greenf- ch carrying a large piece of pitwood. She told him to take it back to where he bad it from. He took it back by the river and put it under the bridge. Defendant was from 30 to 40 yards from the stack of pi!wood when she first saw him. He afterwards went home, Jenkin Giles, watchman, at Gadlys, said he was walking down the road when he met a man who told him ho was not half sharp enough about the pitwood, that boys were carrying it to Greenfach every day. He afterwards saw last witness, and she told him about the piece of timber, which he found by the side of the river. There was a quantity of timber of the same sort about ten or tifteen yards off. The boy ran to the house, and he (witness) went to the police station and laid a co nplaint. He did not speak to the boy at all. The value of the piece ef timber WAS Is 3d. A constable was about to be sworn when Mr Rhys remarked that he did not think it fair to bear any evidence as to any statement made by so young a boy calculated to criminate himself. At present the evidence was iHSufiieient to support the charge, Defendant was then cautioned and discharged. BALL PLAYING IN TirE STREET.—John Watkiws and lhomas James, both youths, were summoned for playiug bdl in Duke-street, on the 25th ult. They were let off ou payment of the cost of the summons.

SPRING. 0 welcome, welcome lovely spring, Dressed in thy robes of green, Of all the year's bright seasons, Thou art the "Fairy Queen," How perfumed is thy olour, How winning is thy bloom, To weary hearts that pined and sighed Beneath the winter's gloom. 0 welcome, welcome lovely spring, Thy thousand charms again, O'fr hill and valley sweetly smile, Then why did we complain ? When sullen Autumn faded The lily and the rose, Whilst wint-r placed them in the grave, In quiet sweet repose. 'Twas only that the spring-time Might bring them back to lifc, To gladden weary spirits Meneath the shades of strif It is a glorious season, And life seems now anew, Oh how wc looked with anxious eyes, For flowers wet with dew. O welcome, welcome lovely spring, The summit of the hill, WI1"re winter placed a ("fOWll of snow, Tiiere it may linger still; But the warm breath has vanished, The cold and winter scene,, And placed upon the mountain's brow, A crown of verdant green. The birds are evei willing, The lovely spring to greet, Tho forest glades are ringing, With muiic low and sweet; And though the night will hush lo, rest The strains we love so well, At early dawn the faithful thrush, Will break the weary spell. O welcome, welcome lovely spring, Thus ends my simple theme, Thy stay with us resembles, A oIweat Elysiall dream; We glory in thy sunbeams, We warmly sing thy praise, Till we awake with awe beneath, The Summer's sultry rays. Anerdare. lECAN GLAN MEU.TK.

TAFF VALE RAILWAY. DOWN. Week Days. 8UNDAT,— n. m a.m. p.m.jp m, a.m. jp. Merthyr 7 55 10 55 3 30|6 40 9 5 4 Troedyrhiw 8 4 11 4 3 39'6 49 9 14 4 Quaker's Yard Jun 3 lGju 1^3 517 3 9 26 4 3* Aberdare ..dep. 7 55J10 55 3 29 6 39 9 4 4 it Treaman 1 59,10 59 3 33 6 43 9 8 4 18 Mountain Ash.. 8 7jll 73 416 52 9 16 4 Aberdare Jnc. dep. 8 24^11 24 3 59 7 12 9 34 4 44 Treherbert 7 41 jlO 4l 3 15 6 24 8 45 3 55- Treorky 7 4610 4fi 3 20 6 29 8 50 4 9 Ystrad 7 52| 10 52 3 26 6 35 8 56 4 6 Llwynpia 7 59il0 59 3 33 6 42 9 3 4 IS Pandy 3 5|ll 53 396 48 9 94 1» Porth 8 Hill li 3 45 6 54 9 15 4 2* Hafod 3 16 11 17 :j 51 7 0 9 21 4 31 Pontypridd ..dep. 8 36111 36 4 13 7 26 9 46 4 fef Ti-eforest 340 11 404 17 731 51 5 L Llantwit Cross Inn for Lst Llantrisant for G.W.R. & C'bridge Walnut T. June. 3 5 11 53 4 30 7 44 10 4 5 14 Llandaff 9 12 2 4 39 7 52 1012 5 22 Cardiff 9 12 10 4 47 8 0 102015 38 UP. Week Days. SUNDAY A a.m. a.m. p. m. p. in*». m.lp. m. Cardiff s 10 11 10 3 45 6 359 5 4 W Llandaff 8 19 ll 19 3 54 6 45 9 16 4 26 Walnut T June. 8 2g 11 28 4 3 6 559 27 4 37 Llantrisant for I G w R & Clbri,],zt Cross Inn for Lst >t Llantwit Treforest 8 39 11 *4 4**15 7 ¡9 41 Pontypridd 8 46 11 48 4 23;7 339 52 5 4 Hafod 8 53 11 5« 4 31;7 41 59 5 forth 8 58 >2 1 4 3617 4710 5 5 1> P»"dy 9 3 12 7 4 427 53,1011 6 2\ Llwynpia 9 9 12 13 4 48 7 591017 5 & Ystrad 9 16 12 20 4 55 8 &1024 5 » Treorkv. 9 22 12 26 5 1 8 12!103a 5 4f> Treherbert 9 26 12 305 51S 1610345 44 Aberdare Junction 8 58 12 1 4 36 7 299 58 5 8 Mountain Ash.. 9 9 12 12 4 47 7 41 !0 9 5 19 Treaman 9 17 12 20 4 hb\7 50 1017S 27 Aberdare arr. 9 21 12 24 4 597 54 1021 5 31 Quaker's Yard Jn. 9 4112 7 4 42 7 35 10 4 5 Troedyrhiw 9 15 12 18 4 53 7 46 1015 6 35 Merthyr 9 22112 26 5 1 7 Ml''23« 33 I VALE OF NEATH RAILWAY. DOWN. Week days SUNDAYS. a m. a, m. p. m. p. m.;p. m..a m.lp.m. Quaker's Yd Je. 9 46 2 51 !G 2818 52-7 S Mountain Ash 9 55 3 o|6 3919 3 7 13 Aberdare 8 10 10 4 3 9 6 51J9 IS 7 25 Merthyr 7 50 9 45 1 20 2 45 6 3519 0 7 10 Abernant ..8 1 9 56 1 31 2 5(i 6 4619 ll 7 21 Llwydcoed ..8 6 10 1 1 36 3 16 51 jO 16 7 26 Hirwain dep. 8 26 10 19 1 47 3 23 7 3|9 30 7 40 Glyn Neath 8 45 10 37 2 5 3 41 7 2719 5(1 8 fr Resolven 8 53 10 45 2 13 3 49 7 35[9 58 8 8- Abertlyinis 9 3 10 54 2 23 3 59 7 45J10 8 8 1& Neath 9 20 11 6 2 374 10 8 Oil020 8 30 Llansamlet 9 29 11 16 2 46 4 19|8 811029 8 3* Landore 9 37 11 24 2 5414 27|8 1611038 8 4t7 Swansea arr. 9 45 11 30 3 0'4 35J8 25|l055'8 UP. Week Days. SONDAT. a.m. a. m :p. m..p.m..p. m. )t.m. p. lit, Swansea 7 40 11 10;2 55 H ok 0 8 20 6 39 Landore 7 50 11 16 3 1 6 (i|g 6 6 26 6 41 Llansamlet 7 57 ll 24 3 8 6 14 8 14«8 34 6 49 Neath 8 5 11. 32 3 17 6 22;8 22 8 42 6 57 Aberdylais ..8 19 11 48|3 36 6 36 8 39 8 57 7 12 Resolven 8 29 11 53 3 46 6 4« 8 48 9 7 7 2i Glyn Neath 8 38 12 8 3 56 6 55 8 58',9 15 7 Hirwain 9 512 38 4 38 7 17 9 289 46 8 1 Llwydcoed 9 10 12 43 4 35 7 22 9 33j9 51 8 6 Abernant 9 17 12 49 4 42 7 29 9 40» 58 8 13 Merthyr .9 28 1 O4 53 7 40 9 52|l010 8 25 Aberdare j9 14'12 44 4 36 9 32 9 51 8 6 Mountain Ash 9 24 12 54 4 46 JlO 38 1^ Quaker'# Yd Jr. 9 35t 1 7 4 58 i *1014 fi 29 — ;— T-N W J The Publishers do not hold themselves responsible for any inaccuracy that may occur in the above, although they are published with aa much care i as possible in order to ensure correctness. -—————— .:&. I

Epps's COCOA.—GRATEFUL AND COMYORTISØ. —" By a thorough knowledge of the natural JAWO which govern the operation* of digestion ana nutrition, an,4 by a careful application of the fine properties of well-select«d cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors' bills It is, by the judicious us» of such articles of diet th<it a constitution mav be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to diabase. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well forti- fied with pure blood and a properly nourished frame."—Civil Service Gazette. Made simply witb Boiling Witter or Milk.-Sold onlv in Packet* labelled-" JTMES Epps & Co.. Homoeopathic Chemist, London. ADTlCB TO MOTHEBSI—Are yoa broken in your rest bv a sick child suffering with the pain of teeth ? Go at once to a chemist and get a bottle ef MRS. WiNSLew'g SOOTHING Svnup. It wiU relieve the poor sufferer immediately. It is perfectly harm* less and pleasant totaste, it produces natural* quiet sleep, by relieving the child from pain, and tho little cherub awakes "as bright as a button." 14 soothes the child, it softens the gums,. allays all pain, relieves wind, regulates the b»wels, and is th» best known remedy lor dysentery and diarrhoea, whether arising from teething or other causes. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup is sold by Medicine dealers everywhere at Is ltd per bottle.—Manufactured io New York, and at 493 Oxford-street, London. SIGIUL VICTORY.' All comer, Beateal At the Peo"O' (irand Cotnpetitioa held at the Yorkshire Exhibition Taylor's Patent Sewing Machine GAlNEO "TUB OFFL. MBDAL." These Machines have NEW Pateni impmvenmshe whioh render them superior to altotliers for SRESSMAKIN# anti FOflLY Ulle." Thsy or* Simply to L«om Baty & Work." -1 Not liable to get cwt of order," are Of Stronff, "Swifl," Durable- make very "Uitl* ruaiee," and UaJ on easy terms" v€ gflrehase Ht a moderate prioe Intending pureiiasern^ V >fnahl» to obtai* Taylor's Patent Sewing Machines from Uc/t Dealers, are Teajjyctfwll.y re- quested to send tor a pro5«^>oc us to 07, Cheap«i<le, London.* E.C.Ureat DiitS. Id, Yorkshire; or the hrtmett eatabHstf ments; 12t Silver Street, Hull, and 112, Kirkgaie,, Wake- field. FI.OKILINB !—FOB THE TSETH AND BTJEACT.—A few drops of the liquid "Floriliae sprinkled 011 » wet tooth-brush preduces a pleasant lather, which thoroughly cleanses the teeth from all parasites of impurities, hardens the gums, preven-ts tartar, stop* decay, gives to the teeth a peculiar pearly-wbitenes2» and a delightful fragrance to the breath. It remover all unpleasant odour arising from decayed teetii or tobacco smoke. The Fragrant Floriliae," bein £ composed in part of Koney and sweet herbs, is deli- cious to toile taste, and the greatest hilot discovery of the age. Price 2s 6d, of all C'henullts and Perfumed. Prepared by Henry G. CJiiLCP, 493 Oxfofd-etreett London. THE HAIR.-For 40 years Mrs. S. A. ALLS* WORLD'S HAIR RESTORES has received the com- mendation and faveur of the public. It bII" | acquired the highest place that can be obtained for any moderate enterprise,, and contributed to the adornment of tens of thousands of persons, wh* have the proof of its serviceable character. It will positively i-ettete anel restore the original and natural CSl9Ur- of §rcy\ white, and faded Hair. It will strengthen and invigorate the Hair, stop its fallings and induce a healthy and luxuriant growth. We other pieparation can produce the same beneficial result. Sold by all Chemists and Perfumers, M large bottles, 6s. Dep&t, 114 & 116, Southampton- row, London. THROAT AFFECTIOHR AND HOABSXNMS.—AH suf- fering from irritation of the throat and hearsenead will Be agreeably surprised at the ahnost immediate relief affordad by the use of Brown's Bronchial Troches." these famous lozenges are now sold by most respectable chemists in this country at I Is lid per bex. People troubled with a hacking cough," a "slight cold," or bronchial affections, can- not try them too soon, as similar troubles, if allowed tit progress, result in seriotrs Pulmonary and Asthmatie affections. See that the words "Brown's Bronchial Troches" are on the Government Stamp around each box.-Manufactured by JORX 1. BROWN & SoNa, Boston, United Statea. fiepot, 493 Oxford-street* London. A UPWARD OF X20 is ofi»g:ed by Messrs Reckitt and Sons. of Hull and London, for information that sh iU lead to the conviction of any person selling imitations of their Paris Blue in Squares- It is easy to detect tjie cheat, as the Paris Blu* used in the Prinob of Wales Laundry," is only genuine when so in squares wrapped up in pintc piper beariug 1. Reckitt and Sons' name and trad& mark. VALUABLE DISCOVERT FOR THE HAIR. — If yyt* hair is turning grey or white, or falling off, use "Tb* Mexican Hair Renewer," for it will positively resiof* in every case Grey or White hair to its original colottf* without leaving the disagreeable smell of Restorers." It makes the hair charmingly beautiful* as well as promoting the growth of the nair on spots, where the glands are not deeayed. Ask you* Chemist for THE MEXICAN Hxnt BBWEWSB," pre* pared by HJSNRY Q. GALLOP, 493 Oxford Street London, and sold by Chemista and Pesfomef* everywhere at Sa 6d per Bottla. =- ABERDARE: Printed and Published by RBBBQCU. JOWBS 31111 THKOPKILUS LINKS JON as at the AlligiMAISO TIMES OFFICE, Commercial-place. Aberdare the (JouHty of Glamorgan. ttaturday, May 17th, 1876.

IRON AND CO A L TRADE. (From the Mining World, j The staple trades show signs of a more hopeful nature since last report Orders do not cme to hand with anything like the freedom with which they formerly did, and those that do appear are in many instances either email or are given out at such prices as to secure merely a nominal profit. In hardly a single case does any difficulty exist at the iron-making establishments on the score of wages, and the m^n are working steadily at whatever orders come in. Colonial requirements chnfly keep the works g>ing, but the exports during the last few days have been insignificant. Sweden exhibits a fair demand, and a large order for the Brazilian Government has been placed in the district. Rumours have again been flying about with reference to ordeis going to Merthyr linns, but only to be contradicted almost as soon as uttered. The tin-plate trade shows no alteration for the better, although large works have recently been opened at Pontardulais, where another establish- m PIll has been commenced It is feared that in some instances, as recently determined at a meet- ing of the trade, the works will have to be closed two weeks instead of one in the month—in fact, a Gloucestershire firm has already adopted that c urse. In the early part of June, probably, meetings in favour of the principles of unionism will be held throughout the district, under the auspices of the National Union of Miners, in hope, no doubt, to counteract the recent somewhat strongly expressed opinions of the men in its disfavour. This will prove rather a difficult task, if I mistake not, as there are many who attribute the present depression in trade to the late agitation and strike, started by the Miners' Association as a fact. the ranks of the members have been reduced to about one-fourth. The ooal trade has improved so far as the ship- ments are concerned, and in some quarters business is reported to be brisker. Prices do not, how- ever, show any signs of altering for the better. The Conciliation Board, acting on the resolution to which I adverted last week. have declined to interfere with several complaints referred to them. In most cases which they have taken into con- sideration the result has been in favour of the men the principle upon which the board proceed ed being that items which had not been advanced should not be reduced below the 1869 rates. S vnrat large contracts have recently been giv..n out, one of which is for Italian railways but in one instance at leaot, it is known that the prioe at which the tender has been accepted is such as to leave but a small margin for profit. At the Neath Abbey Unity Collieries, where a dispute had existed, all amicable settlement has been arrived at. As no sitisfactory arrengement has been come to at Hirwain, a month's notice has been given to ali those men remaining em- ployed. Art extraordinary rumour has founi its way into a local newspaper, to the effect that the Great Western Railway contemplated the purchasj of the Taff Vale Railway. This, however, s believed by scarcely any one, and there are certainly no grounds for the statement.

RHONDDA VALLEY. ABSENTING FROM SERVICE.—At the Treherbert weekly petty-sessions held on Monday, (before Messrs G. Williams and E. Lewis, Maindee Hall), David John, John Hughes, Moses Llewellyn, William Griffiths, Rees Harris, Jas. Coates, Thomas Rees, William Andrews, Henry Williams, Thos. Evans, Solomon Davies, and William Pitt, all hauliers employed at the Abergorky Colliery, were summoned for absenting themselves from their employment without notice on Mondry, the Istinst. Mr Rosser appeared for the complainants, Messrs Burnyeat, Brown, and Co. It appears that some of the hauliers had given notice to leave work at the end of April, but made a fresh agree- ment with the manager to work the first week in April, and two, on behalf of the others, signed the agreement, on Monday, the 1st inst. However, those who had signed the agreement, and several others, stayed away from work henoe tha present summons. The colliery was idle all that day, and no work has been done since. The only defence set up by defendants was that they wanted to work sine hours, and a quarter of an hour for dinner. All the defendants, were ordered to pay 20s compensation and the costs. SERIOUS CASE OF W oUNDrNG.-William Basset, Treorky, and William Williams, Treorky, were charged with assaulting William Johnson, Treorky, n d with unlawfully wounding him, on Saturdiy g ht, the 30th ult. Mr Rosser appeared for the lefunce. The complainant, a fireman, living at \bergorky, said that he went to bed about eleven )'clock on the night in question. Afterwards the ;wo prisoners came into the room. Williams came n first, and struck him and pulled him out of bed, md then Basset came in and commenced beating aim. They knocked him against the window, so that his left hand w-nt through it, and was fearfully cut. Both kicked him on the sides, and one of his ribs was broken. He called out Murder." The II prisoners lodge in the same house. He had done nothing to them. He was injured on his face also by the defendants. He could not eat for days, and had to be fed by his mother. Cross-examined About two months ago he went home and found his wife and two other women and the two prisoners playing cards. He threw the cards into the fire. He had not quarrelled with his wife that night. He called her to put his supper. He did not beat her, but gave her a light slap on the side of her face. Catnerine Johnson, wife of the complainant, corrborated her husband's evidence. She said her husband broke the window to call out murder. Cross-examined; Her husbaud did not call the prisoners fancy lodgers" that night, but had done so several times before. She told the landlady her husband had struek her. and the defendants might have heard her. P.C. Hurford said he heard a cry of murder about 12 o'clock on the night in question. He went to the house where the cries came from, and burst open the door and went in He found the complainant on the top of the stairs bleeding. In consequence of what he told him, he went to the prisoners bedroom. They denied having touched Johnson, but Williams afterwarda said he had given him one blow. Prisoners had blood on their hands. P.S. Pricu said he was called by last witness. He found Johnson bleeding profusely. He charged them with assaulting the complainant. Basset denied touch- ing him, but Williams said he gave him one blow. Mr T. R. Phillips, surgeon, described the nature of the woun Is. Prosecutor hnd been badly b aten two of his ribs were fractured, and he was bleeding very much. It will ba some time before he wiil be able to resume work.—Their Woiships sentenced the prisoners to two months' imprisonment each, with hard labour, and to pay the cost; in default, another month's imprisonment. Ccrttious CASE OF AFFILIATION.—Mary Maskell, Blaen Rhondda, summoned John Edwards to show cause why he should not contribute towards the support of her illegitimate child, of which he was the putative father. The facts of the case aro somewhat curious. About two years ago the parties met and were married at Merthyr. A short time ago the defendant applied tor and obtained a warrant against Maskell for bigamy. The case was heard at the last assizes, and Maskell was sentenced to four days' imprisonment. In the evidence it was proved and admitted by Edwards that he knew Maskell to be a married woman. The defendant admitted the paternity, and was ordered to pay 33 6d a week towards the maintenance of the child, and the costs of the case.

PRAISE AFTER PRAYER. OV THE RETURN OP THE PHINCA OF WALKS. By the Rav. S. J. SroNB, M.A., Author of The Knight of Intercession,' 'Thanksgiving Ilyma 4.>n the Prioce'a Recorery," See. TlIOU who wast OncA the son of prayer and tears, What time death's an°;el o'er theeratsed his hand, Aid was given back after that night of fears Unto thy mother-land. G:vfin at morning-the dread darkness past— To those who learned to love thee in that gloom, And cried for joy, receiving thee at last Like Lazarus from the tomb. Lo, thou hast been again a son of prayer, Not now in weeping, yet in many a fear » And the whole Church's cry thro' the deep air Hath reached the hearing Ear. And so once more, and after many days, Her duty of long pr iyer and patience done, Thy country motherlike stands glad, with Fraise Her arms about her son And still God bless and keep th -e' doth she cry Prince 'mid thy brethren, Kin whu art to be And lord imperial of those realms that lie Beyond our circling sea. God compass thee with such prevailing care, Through lifo's long office, that as are thy days May be thy strength won evermore by prayer To the eternal praise From Hand and Heart.

(JAUTION.—In ca ling; the attention of the Trade to a recont decision in the House of Lords, in the case of "Wotherspaan v. Currk," whereby our ex- clusive right to the usu of the word "Gleiifield in connection with S arjh is indisputably established would also intim Ltft tkat this decisioa renders the sale of the starch ma 1-i by the defendant illegal, and will subject the seller of it to a penalty of £ 10,000. Wc; b3g to incimate to thos-i who may have been in luc ;d to buy it, that to sava then from total loas we will allow 20s. per cwt. for it, t the Glenfield Starch Works, Paisley, in exchange for the genuine Article, at the current prioe. Thi- will entail a los^ upoi ourselves, as the packets wit be broken up a id sol 1 for Waste S'arch, but it wil at the sa,ne time be the meam ef rendering the Article useless for further deception. Any inform ation that will leal to conviction will bj rewarded — R WOTKHRSPOON & Co. BEWARH OF PIRATICAL IMITATIONS OF ALL- COCK'8 POROUS PLASIBR.—Owin-r to the wonderful sale these celebrated plaster* have obtai .ed by their curative properties in lumbago, sciatica, rheumatism, pvins in side and back, a id in snort,, all pains and loctl affections, some unprincipled parties have been manufacturing and for sale spurious plasters, put up in such a manner so as to deceive the unwary, and, as sole ageut for Great Britain and Ireland, I can gaar, tee nono genuine save £ hey bear on the Revenue tam <8, in white letters, the words—Taos. ALI OOCK & Co. POROUS PLASTERS," and the public, by never pur- chasing unless this is on, will securc ta themselves the genuine Porous Plas-er. Henry D. Brandreth, Liverpool, sole agent for Europe and Colonies. Dealers in spurious plasters will be prosecuted. Holloway's Ointment and Pills effect wonderful cures of bad legs and old wounds. If these medieines be used according to the directions which are wrapped round each pot and box, there is no wound, bad leg, or uleerous sore, however obstinate, but will yield to their curative proper- ties. Numbers of persons who had been patients in the large hospitals, and under the care of eminent surgeons, witheut the least benefit, have been oured by*\Hollo.w y's Ointment and Pills, when other remNiie* hnd signally failed. For glaodular swelling, tumours, scurvy, and diseases of the skin there is no medicine that can be used with so good an effoet. Though potent for good, it is powerless for harm and though the cure it effects is rapid, it is also oomplete and permanent