The Aberdare Times

GRAND CONCERT.—In another column our readers will observe an advertisement of a grand concert to be given at the Temperance Hall, on Thursday evening next. Artistes — Miss Hattie Davies, U.C.W; Contralto, Miss Mary Spencer Jones, H.A. M who, according to one of our contemporaries has a most promising voice and will make her debut iu London next week. Tenor, Mr Thos. Evans, U.C. W., assisted by the Aberdare Glee Party, under the leader- ship of Mr Rees Evans.; Accompanist, by Mr A. N. James. R.A. M. In all probability the concert will prove a success, inasmuch as it affords an opportunity for the visitors to the Dog Show to end their day's enjoyment. CRICKET.—G.W.R. Locomotive v Star.— This return match was played on Saturday, 5th iiist., and ended again in a victory for the latter team. Scores appended O.W.R. LOCOMOTIVE. T. John 0 o J.James 2 3 W. Berryman 2 l W. Jones 1 3 W. Harris 3 1 G. Pontyn 1 o J. Lewis 3 0 W. H. Lewis 7 3 D. Richards 2 0 J. Jones 6 1 J. Phillips 0 5 Extras 7 j 34 18 STAH. J. R. Deere. 4 3 J. Howells 0 2 R. Griffiths 0 2 A. 1 hootas 7 1 J. Smith. 6 0 J. Jenkins 12 E. Charles. 3 12 A. Archard J 2 J. Jenkins 3 13 R. Davies. 0 9 A. Griffiths. I 3 Extras 3 9 30 68 VASCE IN ABERDARE, SATURDAY, JULY 19 — Lovers of a hearty laugh-that rare medicine for sick souls,-will be glad to hear that the inimitable Alfred G. Vance:- ot-ignalty desig- nated by the London Times—the great Vance — assisted by his eminent Company, will give his world-famed entertainment as announced in another column. A leading contemporary speaking of Vance's char'ning and inimitable Varieties gives the following "In these days, when the provinces are visited. by many. _y, high-class entertainments, it requires something especially good to raise itself above the level nor will the old fashioned and somewhat prosy humour which our forefathers listened to be of any avail in the present day. To be succesful now-a-days, an entertainment must be bright and sparkling, with no dreary intervals between the parts nor should it be overbalanced by any particular" star" travelling with an inferior company. In fact, all should be good and everything sharp, witty, and amusing. With this difficulty before him, Mr. Vance had no easy task to accomplish. Has he succeeded in it ? We think the best answer we can give to that question is the continual round of brilliant successes during the past winter and the hearty and enthusiastic applause which always greets his appearance. He is fully convinced of the old saying that nothing succeeds like succees," for the very applause ftnd encouragement which he receives act as stimulants to incresse, if that were possible, his irresistible and inexhaustible fund of humour. Mr. Vance in evening dress can make some of the most humorous faces we have ever seen, but in his character p e ;es he is dimply perfect. What, for instance, could be more graphic than his Exquisite," Old Deau," Y orkshireman" ,I Basso Profundo," Tooth. pick v. Crutche," French Cook," Heir to £ 10,000 a year," and.Im-pe-cu-ni-os-i-ty." The perfect,"wa'jtift which Mr Vance pourtrayed these exceedingly difficult characters shows him to be a master iu his art. and fully justifies his high reputation, Mr'Vance was assisted by Miss Eunice Irving who is a 3-01111^ artiste of rare accomplishments and exquisite taste. Her delineation of characters from Grave to Gay intensely delighted the aristrocratic audience present, and thoroughly established her-as a Soubrette of high attainments. Mr. Vance's other Artistes afforded much pleasure by their varied and clever performances, and in conclusion :— Those who want a hearty laugh should pay Vance a visit. His entertainment is as irresistably funny as it is varied and refined, and we can say of it that it does not bear the trace of meretricious vulgarity. It is one of the purest — we believe it is the very purest- humorous entertainments extant." We can safely endorse the foregoing, and trust that Mr Vance will meet with that support which his sterling entertaiment deserves. THE LAw.-Among the names of those who successfully passed the finAl examination of the Law Institute, Chancery-lane, held on the 17th and 18th ult., was Mr Charles Kenshole, articled clerk to Mr H. P. Linton, solicitor, of this town. DEATH OF MR. EVAN DAVID -Many of our readers will hear with much regret of the death of vir Evan David, painter, &c., High-street, which took place on Monday last. Deceased was much respected by his fellow-townsmen, and from the interest taken by him in all public movements in connection with the town, he was familiarly designated as The Mayor." CRICKET. — Cambrian C.C. Aberdare, v. Cambrian C.C. Merthyr.1—This match was played at the Aberdare Park, on the 3rd inst., and resulted in favour of the home team .on the first innings. The unfavourable weather pre- vented a -4oond innings being played.. Ap- pended is t&|0 s<.?ore :r— ? MEKTHYR. R. Milward, s J ohnS Ó o. 2 D. Jones, b Farr 3 .1 Thomas, b Johns 0 D. Rees, b Farr. 0 John Milward, c Jenkins, b Johns 4 Thomas Jones, b H. Jones. 3 V. Lloyd, b H, Jones 0 J. Williams, b'^Firr 5 Fennel, not out 10 Leonard, b H. Jones 0 Extra,it 7 V 34 AFEERDARE. J. Farr, b D. II. Jones 10 W. B. Johns, c Leonard, b Jones 2 W. Morris, c Leonard, b Jones 2 E. Jones, c Rees 6 M Charles, b Jones 0 H. Jones, b J. Williams 4 A. U. Morris, not out 7 F. Pardoe. b .Jones 0 B. Davies, b Jones 0 Evan Jenkins, b Jones. 3 W. Kenshole, c Leonard, b Jones 2 b, Extras 6 42 ANNUAL MEETINGS..— The Unitarian Ministers of South Wales, held their annual meetings on the 25th and 26th ult, at Chapel-y- groes, South Cardiganshire. At 6 o'clock on the 25th''service commenced, when the Revs R. C. Jones, Lampeter, and E. W. Lloyd, Cwmbach, preached instructive sermons to a pretty good congregation. On Thursday morning, at 10 o'clock, the devotional part of the .service was conducted by the Rev. John Davies, and the &eV. Dx V.^mith, Carmarthen, preached in English, and.tJ\e$av R. J. Jones M. A (the appointed preacher), dwelt, at considerable length and with, great. ability on the words, "Lord, to whom eliaH we go, thou hast the words of eternal life." It is quite evident that Mr Jones belongs to what is commonly called the conservative school in the Unitarian denomi- nation, The sermon*, over the subject in, dis- cussion (Heresy,), came under consideration. The the Rev John Evaii, Gellipneh, read an exhaus- tive paper upon the same, and was followed by Dr Smith, E. W. Lloyd, & R. J. Jones. In the afternoon again, two sermons were delivered by the Revs. W. James, B.A., Aberdare, and Mr Evans, Gellionen. All the meetings were well attended although the weather was unfavour- able. FERNDALE COLLIERY EXPLOSION RELIEF FUND.—ANNUAL MKETING OF SUBSCRIBERS.— According to announcement the annual meeting of subscribers to the above fund was held in the Town Hall, on Monday, the 7th inst. Mr. W. Hodges was unanimously voted to the chair, and after some preliminary business the secretary was called upon to read his report. The Secretary read as follows :—" Mr Chairman and gentlemen,—During the past ficancial year one circumstance occurred to vary the usual routine of fortnightly and monthly pays with occasional marriages and deaths (births do not trouble us) which engage the attention of the managing Committee. That circumstance was the failure of the West of England Band, locking up the capital and interest beyond the reach of the committee, the amount being S7262 18s. lid In their dilemma the committee applied to Major Powell, Brecon Old Bank, who very generously offered to render them all the as- sistance in his power by cashing their cheques until such time as the liquidators of the Bank should pay a dividend. Since then one half or .£3631, 9s. 5d. has been received. Of this L3000 have been placed at interest in the Brecon Old Bank and the remainder, after refunding the moneys advanced, been placed for a current ac- count. Beyond this the business of the year has no new feature. During the year ending 3rd March, 1879, the amount paid in relief to claimants is JEo24 lis. against X569 13s. in the previous year or £ 45 2s. less. In marriage bonuses £ 13 6s. 8d. was paid. In the previous year the amount under this head was nil. Seven pounds were paid in funeral expenses, exactly corresponding with the payments the year be- fore. Ten pounds and nine pence were paid in School fees, against jEl3 4s. 2d. in the year previous, being £ 3 13s. 5d. less. The cost of Management including secretary's salary, stationery, advertising, travelling expenses, aud refreshments for claimants on their annual ap- pearance before the committee, amounted to £ 59 9s. 5s., the previous year's expenses being £ 66 2s. 3d. showing, a reduction under this head of £ 6 12s. 10d. The total expenditure of the year ainounted to JE614 17s. 10d., or.E42 Is. 7d. under the expenditure of 1878. The total cost to the fund during the eleven years since the formation of the fund up to March 3, 1879, is £ 13,747 19s'.4 9d., of this the handsome sum of £ 3,100 Is. 9dr Jias been received for interest. On the 3rd March last £ 7,106 lis Id. remained to meet the f^ttire-claims of the dependents, an amount wJiich 5 oar committee are Satisfied will suffice to meet every claim for which the fund was iirtSftdted0 The next annual gathering of the claimants wlirbef on the 7th August next, when the committee ^ill be pleased to have the company and countenance of any of the sub- scribers. In presenting this brief summary of the working and management of the fund, your committee cannot but express their conviction that for economy and judicious expenditure, their statement of accounts will compare favourably with any similar institution." The Chairman proposed shd Mr. Evan Thomas seconded, that the report just read be adopted, which was unanimously adopted. It was further resolved that the report be sent to the Aberdare Times. Some further routine business was transacted thekrao^ting was brought to a close by a vote it thttnks to the chairman for the able manner in which he had presided.

ABERDARE POLICE COURT. TUESDAY.—{Before. 1.. Bishop,. R. H. Rhy», J. Lewis, D. E. Williams, and R. Edwards, Esqs.) J UVENILE THIEVES. John Edwards, William Edwards, and Benjamin Rees Bateman, lads between 9 and 11 years of age, were convictoi of stealing a quantity of toys from the Market- house on Friday evening last, the property of Henry Hughes. The two eldest boys were ordered to receive twelve strokes each with a birch rod, and the youngest six. COAL STEALING.—Margaret Ann Williams and Dnatilda Roberts, were fined 5s. and costs each for stealing. coal from a screen at the Gadlys pit. PC. J. James proved the case.— Elizabeth Bryan was fined 10s and costs for a similar offence at Fforchaman Colliery. INEBRIATES. — Thomas Morgan, Simon Thomas, William Jones, and George Davies, were fined 5s and costs each for being drunk. REFUSING TO QUIT.—Rees Hughes, for being diUnk and refusing to quit the Allen's Arms, Mountain Ash, on the 5th inst., was fined 10s and costs and for assaulting P.C. Rpes he was iinedinalike amount. ExcfSE PROSECUTION. — Mr T. Whitty Evans, chemist, was summoned at the instance of Mr W. H. Priest, supervisor of excise, for having sold a bottle of wine without being properly licensed to do so. lie was also charged with selling a bottle of spirits without a license. Mr H. P. Lint in appeared in defence. Mr Priest having briefly opened the case called Morgan Roderick, who said that on the 5th of May last he went into defendant's shop, and bought a bottle of port wine and a bottle of sherry. De- fendant gave him a receipt, tho one produced. After he had the articles he took them to the George Hotel to Mr Ronayne. I hat gentleman sent him back to the shop with the bottle of port wine, telliug him to ask for whiskey instead, and paid for it. He had paid 2s for the port, and gave 9d in addition When he took the port wine back to Mr Evans's he told him that he (witness) had made a mistake in asking for the wine, it was whiskey that he required De- fendant told him he had bottles of whiskey at 2s. 9d., 3s. 9d., and 4s. Witness purchased the cheapest The defendant got the bottle of whiskey from inside the counter. After he had bought the whiskey he asked defendant for a piece of paper, upon this defendant leaned over the counter and took the bottle of whiskey from his pocket. The piece of paper he asked for was to show the price of the whiskey. Mr Evans asked him where the other paper was, and ho told him he had left it in the house. Atter ho took the whiskey Mr Evans said. I thought you were up to some mischief," and threw him 2s. back. Witness told him that he wanted another 9d., upon which defendant threw him a shilling, and witness gave 3d. in change. In cross-examination the witness acknowledged that he was a publican, and that he had been fined £ 5 on the:22nd of April. He did not re- j collect the bench saying at that time that ho would not get a renewal of his license. Did not say he would give 5s to be spent in beer out of any money he might obtain. Mr Priest said this was the whole of his case, and he maintained that the defendant was liable to penalties of t.50 and £ 20 respectively. Mr Linton, having put in the license held by the defendant to sell wine off the premises from the 1st of April, 1879, to the 1st day of April next ensuing, acknowledged in reply to Mr Priest, that the license was not taken out until the 6th of May, but pleaded that the commissioners, by giving this license, had condoned the offence. Mr Linton then ad- dressed the bench on behalf of the defendant and urged that if an offence had been committed that offence had been condoned by the granting of the license on the 5th of May. Should the bench be against him upon that point, Vlr. Linton urged that Mr Evans had shown that there was no desire on his part to defraud the Government, because he had asked the excise- man to take the money for him to Merthvr. Mr Priest put it that the real point in the case was that the money for the license was due on the 31st of VI arch defendant received two notices informing him of the fact, but the license was not taken out until after he was detected. Mr. Linton further urged that the present being a criminal prosecution, the defendant was entitled to any doubt which might arise with respect to the day he sent the cheque for the license to the commissioners at Cardiff. The defendant's solicitor also argued that the excise officer, Ronayne, had evidently been anxious to catch Mr Evans, although he had not searched the defendant's shop for the bottle of whisky, as he should have done. Mr Priest strongly denied that the rules of the excise gave the officers any powers to search for spirits. The power to do so had been repealed by a recent Act of Parlia- ment. The Bench thought it would be well to clear up this point. In replying upon the case Mr. Priest said that the officer Konayne was acting under his directions, and only did his duty. It was necessary to use subterfuge in finding out these cases. The police wore the only officers who had a right to search a house for the purpose of seizing spirits. The defence was most extraordinary to him because an attempt had been made to compromise the matter with the Commissioners of Inland Revenue, and he held their refusal to do so in his hands. Mr Priest informed the bench that he had been instructed by the commissioners to press for the full penalties of 1:20 and £50, as they believed that the offence was one of long standing. After some conversation the Bench expressed their belief that Vir. Evans had sold two bottles of wine at a time when ho had no license, but it did not seem to be a case for enforcing a full penalty, and they should fine him in the lowest amount they possibly could, viz., £5, With respect to the second charge there was a doubt, of which thoy should give the defendant the benefit- The charge of selling spirits was, therefore, dismissed. Mr Priest had very properly Hot imputed any in- tention by Mr Evans to defraud the Revenue and the Bench were of this opinion, but there was technically an offence ill the sale of the wine. In reply to Mr Linton, who desired to kno v if the Bench would sign a certificate to the above effect, the Stipendiary intimated that that was not usual, but they recommended a further mitigation.

MOUNTAIN ASH LOCAL BOARD The fortnightly meeting of the above board was held in the board room, Workmen's Hall, on Monday, when the following members were present-Messrs. D. Morgan (chairman), T. Yeo, D. Davies, W. Bevan. W. Morgan, J. Griffiths, D. Coleman, A. James, D. Thomas, J. C. N. Gray, and L. Edmunds. < he minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. PRIVATE IMPROVEMENTS. The Clerk stated that Mrs. Hopkins had paid some money on account of the amount due for private improvements and signed an agreement to pay the remainder. Mr. Bowen had paid the amount due from him. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The following was read — To the Chairman and Members of the Mountain Ash Local Board. Gentlemen.—A large rainfall took place on the 18th of June. The district upon the whole escaped very well, but in consequence of an open drain in Nixon's fields at the back of Glyngwyn-street, being filled, the water came over the road and by the back of the schools and flooded the ground floor of the cottage under the Baileys Inn. The Colliers Arms was also flooded, this house being so low, there is not sufficient ac- commodation for the water in times of flood at this place. I would recommoud a gully be placed opposite the house and carry the drain into the side of the canal. I have made the Miskin part secure by putting 9 inch pipes un- der the cartf-oad, and forming an open drain higher up in the field and connecting the same with the brook. The wall opposite the Bush has fallen. I am of opinion this is caused by women and children picking the sandstones out of the wall. Sand- stone picking is carried on very extensively about the Miskin and doing great injury to property. I have spoken to the Sergeant of Police upon the matter. I would recommend you to have bills posted through the district, giving them notice, that any person found picking sandstone within the district would be prosecuted. Two culverts crossing the Llanwonno road have given way, one at the top of High-street and the other opposite Vlr. Charles's quarry. I would recommend that instructions be given for their immediate repair. The box drain near the Taff Vale Railway gates, leading to Messrs. Nixon and Cos. yard, is too small to take the water, in times of flojds. I would recommend that the present drain be substituted by that of a 15 inch drain or allow the present drain to remain and have an ad- ditional 9 inch drain. I beg to lay before you a letter I received from C. H. Lloyd, Esq., engineer to the Great Western Railway. I beg to lay before you the following plans which are in accordance with the bye laws and which I would recommend be passed. 1st. A plan from Mr. Dd. Thomas, of Prim- rose Hill cottage, showing an addition to his back kitchen. 2nd. A plan from Mr. Mathias, of Porth, showing an Hotel he proposes building at Penrhiwceiber. This plan shows a great im- provement upon the plan which you passed some twelve months ago. I 3rd. A plan from Major Vaughan Lee, ( showing the proposed new roads so far as his 1 boundary, also a plan showing the proposed ( street. ( I beg to lay before you a specification for f the scavenging and team work contract for the II ensuing vear. T The only alterations I propose will be the scavenging of Penrhiwceibr, to commence when- ever the Surveyor may direct. And a clause preventing the contractor from tipping more than -2 load of stones in the same spot. Now that the roads are in good condition, it will be bettor that the loads should be tipped in two or three places instead of one.—I bog to remain, gentlemen, your obedient servant. JNO. HERBERT JENKINS. The letter from Mr E. H. Lloyd, of the Great Western Railway, sanctioned the pulling down of the wooden fence (.)pposito the Workmen's Hall. and promised a contribution of £.)0 to- wards the cost of building a stone wall in lieu thereof. He wished to know when the Surveyor proposed to commence the work, so that the traffic on the line should not be interfered with. The Chairman thought they should beat the iron while it was hot, and proceed at once. Mr Gray asked if the work was necessary. The Chairman replied in the affirmative. Mr. Gray considered that by doing the work the board would be placing themselves in the hands of the railway company The Chairman said they were now getting a fair offer from the railway company towards putting the road in good trim, and if they al lowed that opportunity to pass they might not get another. If the matter were left in the hands of the company they would only repair the fencing by replacing those ugly old sleepers." but they were now willing to allow the board to alter the curve as well. Mr. Gray I don't see the advantage of it. Mr L. Edmunds thought it would be a great improvement to have a wall there. The Chairman believed they would all agree that they had made a great improvement on the other side of the bridge, and he hoped to see an equal improvement on that side. The Clerk pointed out that the Board had al- ready passed a resolution to carry out the work The Chairman proposed, Mr. Yeo seconded, and it was agreed that they advertise for tenders for the erection of a wall, &c. FLOODING NEAR COLLIER'S ARMS. The Chairman said the Collier's Arms was down in a hollow in consequence of Messrs. Nixon tipping there and never having made a drain. Mr. L. Edmunds saic1. there was a drain there now, but tho grating wanted looking to. The Surveyor could not find a drain there. The Chairman Let it stand over for further enquiry. SANDSTONES. It was ordered that notices be put up warning people against picking sandstones out of the walls and road. CULVERTS IN LLANWOXNO-ROAD. Mr. D. Davies stated that the gratings wanted to be looked after better than at present—one opposite Mr. James's garden and several others required attention. The Chairman proposed that Taylor be written to once more calling his attention to the con- tract. ;\11'. Edwards also made a complaint as to the 1 0 gratings being neglected. In answer to Mr Yeo, the Surveyor said he was not altogether satisfied with the way in which Taylor did his work, especially at the Miskin. Since the last complaint there was an improvement, but whether it would be permanent he could not tell. The Chairman proposed that the Surveyor be instructed to see that Taylor performed the terms of his contract in a more satisfactory manner than he had hitherto done, and report any breaches to the Board. This was seconded by Mr Yeo and carried. BOX DRAIN NEAR TAFF VALE RAILWAY GATES It was ordered that the Surveyor's recom- mendations in reference to the above be carried out. BUILDING PLANS. The building plans submitted were passed. ROAD TO PENRHIWCEIBR. Mr. Edmunds enquired if any communication had been received from the Penrhiwceibr Com- pany concerning the proposed road. The Clerk replied that there had not. Mr. Yeo Our people were up last week and they are prepared to contribute a quarter of the cost so far as they are concerned. Mr Gray That will be just our half as much as Messrs Nixon will pay. Mr. Yeo I don't know. Mr. Gray We pay half the rates. As a rule colliery proprietors have to make their own roads that has been my experience. I don't object to the road being made, but I do object to paying half the cost. The Chairman We are not in a position to discuss the matter at present. The subject then dropped. THE SEWAGE AGREEMENTS. The deeds relating to the disposal of the sewage between the Moithyr, Aberdare, and Mountain Ash Boards were produced by the clerk, and were sealed with the seal of the Board. A report from the sewage committee recom- mended that Mr Harpur, sen., be asked to look over the sewage plans and scheme and report to the Board his opinion on the same. This was agreed to HIGHWAYS. Cliff-street and Stream-street were declared public highways. FINANCE. The finance report showed an overdraft at the bank of JE241 12s. 8d. Cheques amounting to X131 17s. lid. weie signed. 0 Jt was remarked that the rateable value of the district had decreased, and that it would probably be necessary to make a higher rate than 8d in the pound in future. I'he board than separated.

MOUNTAIN ASH UNITED DRILL.—On Thursday last the A & B companies of the 8th G. R.V. Corps assembled near the G.W.R. Station and proceeded by the 5 o'clock train to Quaker's Yard, for the purpose of holding au united drill with the C. Company of the about corps, which has been form at Ynysowen. Owing to tnere being no statiou at the latter place the distance, about 2 miles and a half, had to be traversed on foot. Adjutant Nicholl drilled the men in a field adjoining Capt. Bell's House, and after about two hours' drill they then marched back to Quaker's Yard Station, where a special train was in waiting to eonvey them home. The officers present were Captains Gray, White, & Bell, and Lieutenants Jones, Jenkins, Evans, and Leigh. MEETING OF GAS CONSUMERS. — A meeting of gas consumers was held at the New Inn," on Wednesday night, for the purpose of protest ing against the present high rates paid for gois at this place as compared with other places. Mr E, Thomas was voted to the chair. There was a very fair attendance. Mr G. H. White, chemist, aud Mr E. Evans, were appointed to wait upon Mr Gray. the representative of Messrs Nixon, Taylor & Cory. The result of the inter- view is not yet known.

NO POTATOES. To the Editor of the ARERDARB TIMES. Sir,-The most curiously spent Sunday on record was the last (July 6th) in Aberaman. There was abJUt one-third of the population deprived of that most excellent and welcome to the-dinner- table root, the potatoe. It could not be purchased for any money some hours before closing time on the Saturday. Sunday's dinner in Aberaman was therefore not to be envied by the most humble. Those who had a few potatoes in store had to use economy to the extreme by cleaning them, though they never In used economy before, and Instead of cutting pieces off, They had to scrape the rind. HIRAM JAMES. Aberaman, July 7th, 1879.

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WATSPN'S TAPEWORM SPECIFIC.—! from Huddersfield, Dec. 8th, 1878.—" 3 worm Spcc fie' uarne duly to hand, and exactly as directed, at 11.1 <t a.m. the e: was voided, measuring 15 feet. I am tr fnl for the remedy and leave you at per: to publish my letter. Of all Chemists p: by post, 3s. WATSON'S" SPECIFIC l'o\ pleasant but effectual r.-medv for Threai Roundworm. No 1 (aduits). No 2(chilr' I g. 1 jd. bv post, Is. 3d. Prerated on Watson. Chemist. Shipley, Yorkshire, n and address are Printed on the G'n'ernn round each genuine bottle and packet. post free, London Depot 95, Fan-ing E.C. FOOD ADULTERATMX.-Dr Tripe, pu1 of the Hackney district, reports. the samples of cocoa be examined, e were sold as mixture** or cocoa, am: sugar, the exception being Cadbui Essence, which vviVgenuine. ADVICE TO MOTHERS !—Are you broke rest by a sick child Buffering with the pai teeth? Go at once to a chemiRt and get MRS. WINSI.OW'S SOOTHING bYRUP. It the poor sufferer immediately. It is perf less and pleasant to taste, it product quiet sleep, by relieving the child from pa little cherub awakes "as bright as a t soothes the child, it softens the gums pain, relieves wind, regulates the bowels, Dest known remedy for dysentery and whether arising from teething or other ca. Winslow's Soothing Syrup is sold by Medii everywhere at 18 ltd per bottle.—Mann blow York, and at 498 Oxford-street, Lond ROSB \CH W ATER.-Imported ship-toads from the springs near Homl lied to the VOYAL FAMILIES of KN( GERMANV. In regard to organic p who! some properties, Rojibach is FAR to any other mineral ¡"'ater I have (Professer Wauklyn's, report.) Retai small; 6s. 6d. pVr d<j £ large bottles. I pases, 50 1 rg(A bottles. 23s. GJ. ] 34s. The RnsVach Company, li r; Finsbury Circus, LONDON, E C, ROYAL DEVONSHIRE SEKG article woven for ladies' dress-s equ usefulness it is tin* best, the cheapest fasionable. Prie s. Is. €jd., Is. 111 2s. 9J. the yard, utt: hard wear it is mad/in strong quaiitie patterns. Price fr(* 2-. lid, the yard. paid on all parqel* into London, Dubli Cork, or Glas^^w. P.itt<-rns post fr whether Indies or gentlemen's w,ar Spearman and Spearman, Royal D vons Factors, Plymouth. ▼ALUABLS DISCOVERT FOR THE HArB. hair is turning grey or white, or falling off Mexican Hair Benewer, for it will positiv in every case Grey or White h4ir to its origi without leaving the disagreeable smell Restorers." It makes the hs ir charmingly as well as promoting-the gro (vth of the hi spots, where the glands are.'jot decayed. Chemist for THE MEXICAK HAIR EENE-V Eared by HJSNRY 0. GALIW, 493 Oxfo iondon, and sold by Ohexnista and owerywhere at Sa 6d per Bottle. NOTICE. — £ 20,000 w.rtb of valu to be given away.—Shopkeepers in *■ and village in this coulltry can attract and largelv extend their business, by the Show C<ird and Cases of Handnom Volumes, vhich (latter) are provide, POLAND, ROKERTSJW Sc Co., to b, to each purchaser of 3 lb*, of ther BOOK BONUS PUIlE TEA at 2s pound. The .purchase can he made i packets or otherwise, as may be most c to the buyer, POLAND, ROBERTS! TEAS swt all-tastes aNd all pocket, from 2s. to 4s. per lb. In Packets, Caddies, and Che-its, fr ra 2 oz to 1 parcels carriage free. Terms of a application. Wholesale Warehouse, 9, C ROAD, LONDON, EC. Hollowmfz Pilli. -With the darker and changing temperatures the becomes impaired, tho liver disorderet mind despondent unless the caus irregularity be expelled frour the 1 body by an alterative like tlyse Pills. directly to the source of t evil, thru impurities from the circulation, re, tempered organs to thfeir natural s correct all defective andfeontaminated g Such easy mean^ of instituting healh, and cheerfulnesS^sjJrfould be in the pos all whose stomachs are weak, whose much harassed, or whose brains areovi Holloway's is essencially a blood t medicine, whereby its influence, rea remotest fibres of the frame, effects a good. 1 ■■ i ABERDARE Printed and Published by REBECCA J THEOPHILUS LIsES JONES at the A TIMES OFFICK, Commercial-place, Ab< the County of Glamorgan. Saturday, July 12, 1379.

WATCH & CLOCK NIAKER TO THE QCEEN AND ROYAL FAMILY, And by Special Jppointmcn.s ft S.R.H. THK PIUNIK OF WALES H I.M. THE KMPKKOR OF RUSSIA, Till MAHARAJAH* of liUltDWAN & JOHORE. LONDON DDBIIN, AND PABIS. ii s* o X's WATCHES GOLD and SILVER Of mtry deteriptum. rn.it alU JEWELLEBY. for all climates, frw* to 1«> qu^ea,. ne Latelt Fashion CHROSOGHAPHS, CHRfKoMFTEfia, BRACEr us. BROOCHES, KKTLISS, LEVERS, EARRINGS, LOCKETS, PKESRKTATIOS, NECKLACKS, CHAINS, KIPBATRB*, HAILWAT Smi/s, Gu*RDS', SOLDIER*1 and ?!<!<{. CB«J*»K*, ETC. WORKMEN'S WATCHES ALSO IN DIAMOND* OP KXTRA SRUUPAIM. A*D PftBCIOt*S blONKS. ] WorkmRii's Unglish -Liver, a* above, £ 5 5s. ( Warranted.) BENSON'S Everybody's Silver Watch Crystal Glass, as above, £3 3s. (Warranted. B JE N k4'0 N'S nT.nra SILVER & ELEO- {JIOCao TRO-PLATE. •■<y (HI Tetndj di 1 #o VO j^or Fretentution, tie. GITALIN*. PINING SERVICES, •■<y (HI Tetndj di 1 #o VO lor Fretentution, tie. GITALIN*. PINING SERVICES, CilUWCH, 'iwilKKT, TfA AND BlttAKFAST (?A RRI *G E, CHI-ISE, ST^VLCES «DININ<; AM) BRAWING CRUETS, HASEET", ROOM, INKSTAWDS, CLARET BALL, SHOP, JUGS, SPOONS, .J:LnUtARY, BRAC1\:r'f, etc. FOIN'S EI-c BISON'S Farly English" Wood or Ormolu Clocks, decorated "with Blue China, Wedgwood, &c., from Yb 5s. Made solely "by Benson. B MI SON *8 NEW ILLUSTRATED PAM- PHLETS on TUkRET CLOCKS, WATCHES, T-GLOCKS, PLATE, and JEWELLETTY sent Poot -FREE, 2 "Stamps. Watcie* relit safe by I'ost to all parts of the World- Watches repaired by skilled workmen. Plate Jt-wfU-Ty, WMtchft, bougbt and exchanged, Merchants, Shippers, and Clubs supplied. Steam Factory and City SlwltJ .RooTlfl- LUDGATE HILL, LONDON. W-e*t~end Establishment— 2 3, OLD BOND STREET. Established 1749. MUSICAL .STUDENTS. Mr. Abraham Nehemiah James, OP the Royal Academy of Music, and Ac- companist of the Aberdare Choral Union, -desires respectfully to inform the Gentry and the Public generally of Aberdare and its neigh- bourhood that he gives instructions in Harmony and Singing, and lessons on the Pianoforte and Harmonium. Pupil Teachers prepared for their Examina- • lions in Harmony. Reference to past pupils furnished -onSP.Pliea- ~fck>n. Pupils waited upon at their own residence, if desired. j Sound systematic teaching guaranteed. Terms very moderate. j Address 38, Bute Street, Aberdare. | N.B. Hirwain visited twice weekly. | Mr. A. N. James wou-Id -&Igo &raw the atten- tion of those connected with the mahigetnent of Eisteddfods, Oratorio and MisceHatieoxbs Con- certs, Festivals, and similar Entertainment* that he is open to engagements as Accompanist, on most reasonable terms. ARTIFICIAL TEETH. PA 1N1. ESS DENHSTR ¥. Established 25 Years. With all the lat-efrt. aud most Modern AppliaBees. Messrs. G. POOLE & SONS, CIBVBDON VILLA, STOKE'S Ceo FT ROAQ, BWSTOL PATENTED SYSTEM OF ARTIFICIAL TEETH Jr eurpasoett all othera for economy, dura- bility, mastication, articulation, attd natural appearance, being indestructible. They never cbangv color or decay. Every case guaranteed. A Set, from H5 5s a Tooth from 5s. Enamel Stopping, 2s. 6d. and 5s. Dental Operations of every Description. A VACANCY FOR A PUPIL. Attendance at the Temperance Hall, Aberdare, every Tuesday, between the hours of 12.40 and 4.30 p.m. "HOLLDIWAY''S DINTME-" IMPORTANT. DISCOVERY. No More Suffering! The Discovery of this Ointment has proved an invaluable boon to is of sufferers; wheu rubbed over or near the seat of aufiering, its rare balsamic properties are conveyed to every part. Thus it heals inward wounds and ulcers of the STOMACH, BOWSI.S OK YVOMS, strengthens TLW spinal marrow £ a c.i*es ol nervous weakness and *lepresslon, and all diseases of the THHPAT, I.LINGS, AND CHBST. NO invalid need de&pair of cure, this Ointment can be obtained. Gout, Rheumatism, and Neuralgia. These truly formidable and dreaded diseases, with nocturnal spasm*, nervous twitching, muscular cramps, and sciatica, Y"I" when treated by this Ointment. It is most important t^vat the Ointment be thoroughly and effectually conveyed through the pores of tKe skin to the affected parts, upon *hieh it will bring its soothing influence to bear, and thus pf.Kiuce ease, com fort, and security. The PilW* shouki also be taketv in appropriate doses to lessen the inHsuijxnaUorj, and to purify the blood. Bad Legs, Bad Breasts, Old Wounds, and Ulcerations of all kinds. The application of this Ointment heals, in a remarkable tnapner, every KMD t,{ likeration, loftens the stiff or contracted tissues, caibM "proud fiosh to disappear, and foul and loath- gome dischari»es to Ucome converted into healthy healinz surfoccc; and these eh ecu are not temporary, but are radical jwd pcj*wxcut.. Scrofula and Old Skin Diseases. Thin Ointment is a eertain remedy for all diseases of the ttun, whether .imple or complicated. Scurvy, ringworm, blotches, pimples and other cutaneous disorder*, are at once eradicated by UIM Invaluable Unguent. The Ointment and Pills arc sold at Professor HOLLOWAY" KS:AWWHMENT, 333. Oxford Street, London also by netrly every respectable Vendor UF Medicine throughout the Civilised V rid, vn PI TS ;USI Boxe*, at is. I^D., AS. GD., 4s. 6d., us. 22s. nr. :U5. enelv Fui piintejl directions are affixed to each Pot and Box, and csn !*• ha# in any language. It. Advice can be obtained, free of charge, b; AP^ljiafT at the above ttddrwM, daily, bstwata th Lews m 11 u4 4, or by latter. lift. if- v TEMPERANCE HALL, ABERDAEE. A GRAND CONCERT Will be held in the above Hall On THURSDAY, JULY lith, 1879, When the following Artistes will appear Soprana: MISS HATTIE DAVIES, UC.W. Contralto: MISS MARY S. JONES, R.A.M. Ten6r: MR. THOS. EVANS, U C W. Assisted by the ABEllDAKE GLEE PARTY. Conductor: MR. KEES EVANS. Accompanist: Mil. A. N. JAMES, R.A.M. Doors open at 7.30 p m., tll commence at 8 o'clock. Admission: Front Seats 2s., 2nd do. Is, 3rd do. 6d. Tickets may be obtained at the Boot, Black Lion, Qutten's, Crown, and principal Hotels of Messrs. W. J. Thomas, Chemist; Frost, Sta- tioner Rees Evans, Tailor, &c; W. Morris, Post Office; and Mrs Davies, Bookseller, &c. Clifton Street Seminary, Myrtle Cottage, ABERD.A.RE. R. J. JONES, M.A., MASTER. Duties will be resumed on MONDAY, July 21st. Vacancies for Boarders. Terms moderate. Prospectus on apnlication. Mrs Jones will meet her pupils on the same date. YNYS MEADOWS, ABBRDARE FORESTERS' FETE & GALA. BANK HOLIDAY. MONDA Y, A UG UST 4th, 1879. Prizes to the amount of £60 for Competition. Brass Bands, Fireworks, Balloon Ascents, &c Further particulars will shortly appear. FOR SALE, TWO HOUSES in GLYNGWYN STREET, Miskin, • Mountain Ash, being Nos. 52 and 53. For particulars, apply at the CAR- DIFF CASTLE. Aberdare. To Capitalists, Merchants, Shop- keepers, & Tradesman iu general. MIt. JOHN LEWIS, Of Nos. 13, Canon Street, and 18, Seymour Street, Aberdare. BEGS to inform the above classes and his numerous frieuds that he has started business as an AUCTIONEER & APPRAISER, and is prepared to undertake Sales and Valua- tions upon the most reasonable terms. Parties removing or emigrating, can have their goods valued and purchased on advantageous terms. MOUNTAIN ASH LOCAL BOARD. SCAVENGING 1879-1880. rpHE MOUNTAIN A«H LOCAL BOXRD L invite, and are prepared to accept Tenders for the SCAVENGING CONTRACT 1879-80. Specification may be seen and form of Tender obtained at the Office of the Board, in the Workman's Hall, on any Monday, Thursday, or Saturday, before the day appointed for the opening of the l enders. Sealed Tenders to be sent to me on or before 1 o'clock on Monday, the 21st July, 1879, endorsed" Tender for Scavenging." The Board do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any Tender. By Order, H. P. LINTON, Clerk to the Board. Workman!s Hall, Mountain Ash, July 8th, 1879. rpO LET,—A GOOD GROCER'S SHOP- X Plate Glass Front—itonvenient dwelling liouse attached. Fixturep in shop complete- for which no payment will be required, No. 90, Cardiff road, Aberapan, Aberdare.—Immediate posseosion-rout moderate. Apply to THOMAS JOHN PEARCE, Pen-y-Bryn, Cefn, Merthyr. N 0 RWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. ESTABLISHED 1797. RE-OROANIZET) 1821. HEAD OFFICE: SURREY STREET, NORWICH- This office i, distinguished by its liberality and promptness in the settlement of claims, £3,336,000 having been paid to Insurers for Losses by Fire. In proof of the public confidence in the prin- ciples and conduct ot this Establishment, it will suffice to state that the total amount Insured exceeds £ 125,000,000. Insurauces effected at usual rates. No charge for Policies Insurances due Midsummer-day 1879 must be paid within fifteen days from that date. C. E. BIGNOLD, Secretary. Agent for Aberdare, MR. THOS. W. JONES. 35, Commercial Place. MOUNTAIN ASH LOCAL BOARD. rHE MOUNTAIN ASH LOCAL BOARD, L invite and are prepared accept Tenders for the erection of a. STONlS WALL opposite the Workman's Hall, Mo6nHin Ash. Plans and specifications may be seen and form of Tender obtained at tb- office of the Board, in the Workman'a HalL,- Mountain Ash, on any Monday," Thursday- or Saturday before the day appointed TOtyfhe opening of the Tenders, f^ealed lenders to life sent to me on or before one o'clocklon Monday, the 21st July, 1879, en- dorsed "Tender for Stone Wall." The Board do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any Tender. H. P. LINTON, Clerk to the Board. UWoikinan's Hall, Mountain Ash, July 8th, 1879. STIFF'S STARCH Is warranted FREE FROM ADULTERATION. MESSRS. STIFF AND Co., however, cannot guarantee any March to be their manufacture, unlexs the Box or Packet b. arM their TriuLe Mark, "QUEEN BESS. DR. ARTLLCU IULLHAS- BALL has Ana'ysed our Starch, and reported it to be .a purt-i,i!etiuiii-, and well manufactured article, and equal, in every re/peot, to the Hot St ffniing Starch he ever examined." The ac- curacy of this hig-h testi- monial is confirmed by the steadily increasing demand for our manufacture. STIFF & COMPY., 29, HEDCLLFFE STREET, BRISTOL. /0,000 PHOTOGRAPHS. Statuary, JL Picture, Portrait Scraps, sent for selec- tion- Catulouges Free.-P. Mitchell & Co., Sydenham, London, fc.E. G REA1 WJ;S TERN 12A TL WA Y. | Good Templars' Meeting at Liverpool. On MONDAY, JULY 14tk, 1879, EXCURSION TICKETS AVAILABLE for return any week day up to Moudav, July 21st, will be issued to BIRKENHEAD, LIVERPOOL, M INCHES TER, CHESTER, SHREWSBURY, RHYL, and ABEKGF-LE, from Cardiff at 9.30 a m., Newport 9.55, Pontnewvdd 10.12. Aberdare 9.11, Mountain Ash 9 20, Merthyr 9.0, Quaker's Yard 9 29, Dowlais 9.0, Pontypool Town 10.16, Pontypool road 10.30, Abergaveuny 10.57, and Ross 11.37 a.tn. See special bills. J. GHIERSON, General Manager. VANCE IN ABEUDAKE. FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY I GRAND SUMMER FESTIVAL. TEMPERANCE HALL, ABEEDAB.E, ji SATURDAY, JULY 19th. Plan and Tickets may be had at the Post Office, and at Mr. Thomas, Chemist. THE INIMITABLE VANCE AND CONCERT PARTY FROM LONDON. NEW PROGRAMME As given last month at the Great St. James's Hall, Regent Street, to OVER 2,000 PERSONS. NEW BURLESQUE OF ROBIN HOOD." NEW EXTRAVAGANZIA: •« HOME FROM DEUTCHSLAND." NEW DILEMMA: I M-PE-C U-NJ-OS-I-TY NEW BOMES^C COMEDY JEALOUSLY. NEW COSTUMES At a cost of One hundred \ttuineas. NEW STAGE FITTINGS by SCHOOLBRED. NEW PIANO BY BRINSMEAD. NEW AND EXTRAORDINARY CARTOONS FROM LIFE. NEW MUSIC—" Les Cloches de Corneville, and Madame Favart." ARTISTES :— MISS EUNICE IRVING, Comedienne and Soubrette. MR. EDGAR A USTIN, Cartoonist and Instantaneous Sketchist. MR. AUGUSTUS C. BOWMAN, Soloist on the Silver Zither, From the G/alle Theatre London, MR. ALFRED G. VANCE, Author, Composer, Mimic and Comedian. Vance's Life-like and Original Impersonations Vance's Brightest and Gayest Feast of Fun. Vance's Ballads, Gems of Opera and Comic Extravaganzas. • ALL IN ONE EVENING. Doors open at 7.30 for 8. Carriages for 10. Children in Arms not admitted. ul-i Business Agent: Mr. A. FIELDING. Direetor and Proprietor; Mr. ALFRED G. rANCE.

VALE OF NEATII RAIL\ DOWN. Week d;ijs S ,a m. a. in (]i. HI. p. m.;p m., Quaker'sVd-lc. y 45 13 0;<> 44-i Mountain Asli 55 |:i P|L! 53{ A herd Hiv.8 r»|IO fi |3 1817 ?J Merthyr 7 45U) 50 i250j3 Ojfi 40 Abernant 7 5Gil(> II 113 11 G 51 Llwydcoed ..8 1 10 f> 1 C. 3 HUG 5(i Hirwain dep. 8 19 10 L Hl3 30| 7 lf> Glvii Neath 8 37 10 37 1 32;3 48,7 33 Resolven 8 47 10 46 1 40 3 5<>|7 41 Aberdylais 8 57 10 55 1 49 4 5 7 50 Neath 9 711 41 57;4 lo|7 58 Littusamlet ..9 lfill 12 2 5.4 25!8 7 Lnndore .> 24 11 20 2 13 4 34|s 15 Swansea arr.19 30 11 25 2 18:4 40:8 20 UL\ Week Days. J |a.m. a. m. p. in. p m.|p. m. Swansea 7 45 11 15 3 15 (i 5j7 45 Landore 7 51 11 21 3 *22 #» 117 52 Llansaralet ..8 Oil 30 3 31 6 19 8 1 Neatli 8 13 11 41 3 45 (j 318 14 Aherdylais 8 ID U 47 3 51 ♦> 3718 21 Resolven ..18 29 11 57 4 1 6 47[g 31 Glyn Neath ■ 8 37 12 5 4 9 (i 5518 391 Hirwain .J8 57 12 31 4 34 7 1 •">! H 5j Llwydcoed .9 3'12 37 4 40 7 21;9 11 j Abernant ,9 10112 44 4 47 7 2818! Merthyr 9 22! 12 5(> 4 59 7 40|9 3i)j Aherdare 1 1,12 38 4 41 y 9 Mountain Asli 9 20 12 47 4 50 I Quaker' Yd .1 e. 9 2'J 12 5'5 4 1