The Aberdare Times

Tabernacle Congregational Church, ERDARB- PATRONS: The Right Hon. LORD ABERD \RE. HENRY KICHARD, Esq., MP. CHAS. H. JAMES. Esq" M.P. -At its. THOMAS, Ysguborwen. R. H. RHYS. Esq., J.P., Plasnewydd. JAMES LEWIS, Ksq., J.P., laadraw. D. E. WILLIAMS. Esq., J.P., Hirwain. THOS. WILLIAMS, Esq., J.P., Merthyr. W. POWELL, Esq., J.P, Hirwain. R. EDWARDS, Esq., J P., Vedwhir. D. P. DAVIES, Esq, J. P., Ynyslwyd. MAJOR POWELL, Aberdare. tUt. E. JONES. Tytnawr. W. THOMAS, Esq., Brynywel. E. RICHARDS, Esq., Cation-street. i BAZÃAR AND FANCY FAIR In aid of the extinction of the debt of the above Church will be held at the Temperance Hall, ABERDARE, On Tuesday, Wednesday g- Thursday, the 6th, Zth, Sf 15 th June Next. The Bazaar will be opened on TUESDAY, Jane th* 6th, at 2 pm., by J A3. LEWIS, Esq.. J.P., Plasdraw. Selections of Vocal and Instrumental Music will be rendered daily by tbe Aberdare Orchestral Society, the Volunteer Band, and an United Choir. ADMISSION: 2 to 6 p.m. 11; after 66d., each day. CA RDIFF. IMPORTANT BALE. GREAT UNRESERVED SALE OF TIMBER At the Bath and Vest of England Show Yard- Mr. H. A. FRY, Jun., Has been favoured with infractions from the Contractors, TO SELL BY/AUCTION, ON THE GflfoUND, OS WEDNESDAY & THUKSDAY, June 21st & 22nd, and THURSDAY July 27th, Commencing f^ch ,l)ay at 12 o'clook to the minute, the BUILDtXa MATERIALS, Used in the Erection of the SHOW YABD, comprising about .00,000 Feet Prime Dry Flooring Boords, 800,000 Feet Scantlings of all Sizes, 400.000 Feet Deals and Battens, large quantities of Log Timber, Roofing Felta, Tons of Firewood, &c.. &c. Catalogues tnay he had a few days previous to "'116 Sale, at the Contractors' Offices in the Show Yard, or the Auctioneer's Offices^ 9, Dorchester Sheet, Bath. Bath, May 29th, 1882. TO BUILDERS. ENDERS are inquired for the NEW -t CHURCH at eramao, near Aberdare. For further toartuwlars apply either to Mr. J. K«rBL, Aberamin Works, or to E. H. L BARKER, Esq., Architect,\jK Palace Yard. Hereford. SEEDS! SEEDS! SEEDS! T. WmTTY EVANS BEGSrtoinform the Public that he has just JD received an entirely NEW ST^CK of all kinds of GARDEN SEEDS from the best London Growers, viz., Giant Musselburgh* Leek, Lon- don Flag Leek. White Globe Ouiq6, I ripoli ditto. White Spanish ditto, Blood tted ditto, Taylor's Broad Windsor Beeris, Greet Windsor ditto, Long Pod ditto, Champion /of England Peas, Daniel O'Rorude ditto, Djarf Peas, Lettuce, Radish, Extra Curled Paquey, Mustard. Cress, Parsnips, Camus, Turn&s, Savoys, Broccoli, Couliflower, Celery, CujAitrlrber, Wheeler's Ira- Serial Cabbage, iButtoq^ Champion purple top wede, Mangolds\Stohllots, Potatoe Onions, Scarlet Runners, ^American White Seeded Banners, Dwarf Runners, Superphosphate Manure, &c., &c. All kinds of Garden Seeds at moderate prices, highly recommended by all purchasers of last Mason. An early call is respectfully solicited. NOTE THE ADDRESS:— T. WHITTY EVANS, Chemist and Seed Dealer, Commercial Street, Aberdare. FLOWER, VEGETABLE, AND FARM SEEDS. The Largest ind Best Stock in Town. ALL SEEDS GUARANTEED NEW. POTATOE SEEDS in prigfe condition, viz., • Magnum Bonum, School Master, Ashleaf, Climax, Beauty of Hebron .^American Rose. Shrubs, Spruce, Scoteb Fir, Quick's Fruit Trees, Roses, on the shortest notice from E. Williams, Nursery, Carmarthen. I have examined yeur New Stock of Flower, Vegetable, and FarmySeeds, and found them in good conditions of file quality and true to name. I have grown y\iW Seeds for years and found them to ray satisfaction at all times. lean highly recommend to any gentleman.—Yours faithfully, J. WILKINSON, Head Gardner, Aber- nant House, Aberdare." NOTE THE ADDRESS :— DANIEL TUDOR WILLIAMS, SEED MERCHANT, Xedical Hall, (kdlys-road, & WMtoombe St ABERDARE. To be Sold by Private Contract, THE following desirable LEASEHOLD HOUSES and PiiEMISEs, Nos. 5, 6, 7, and 8, Oxford-street. Aberdare. Nos. 6, 7, and 8, which are Private Houses produce an annual Rental of £7 16s. Od^each. No. f. which is a Shop, is now let to Mr. John Thomas Lewis. Grocer, at the annual. Rental of £ 13. All the above houses are substantially built and in good repair, considerable outlay having recently been made tbep6on, and being in the vicinity of the Gadlys Collieries, always com- mand good tenants. The property is tyfeld for the residue of a term of 99 yean^ at dn annual Giound Rent of £4 4s. 4d. W To suit the convenience of Purchasers, the premises will be sold eitner as a wholA of separ- ately. in which latter case the Gronnd Rent will be apportioned. A desirable opportunity now occurs for an artizan wishing to purchase a dwelling house for his own residence. For particulars apply to Mr. Thomas Evans, No. 6", Gadlys Terrace, or to Mr. R. Orton Gery, Solicitor, Aberdare. FOR BTSZHO AT BOMS. CRAWSH Am/ S Colours. /n Packet* 1d.,2d.,8d. &6d. qtch |>p^ Beat by post for one stamp »!«*. I 1 lr ■■■» ANYONE CAN HIE .FMCM. V I HNW Ribbons, yeatfcers, Neck He#, Dresses, tits., may %e made look equal to new. One Sixflrafiv Packet will Dye a Lady's Dress. £ Crawshaiv & Co., 80, Fann St., Aldersqate St., LONDON. I.E. AND Of ALL CHEMISTS. NEUVOUS AND ±>UY6iCAL L)ijlilLii'x' A gentleman, having tried in vain every advertised remedy, haar'disoovered a simple linearis of .self-cure. Htl will be happy to for- ward th<2 particulars tfallY suiferer ou receipt of a stamped Üoud:, di^cted envelope.—Address, Mlt. J. T. SKVKI^L/ Mayville, Hammersmith, London. W. IflPORTAlT SAJLIS. To Connoiisntrs of Antiques, China, and Curiosity Dealers, the Gentry and others. Mr. T. W. EYANS has been favoured with instructions from Mr. David Hart, who is leaving the neighbourhood (Lease of Premises having expired) to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION", on the Premises. 11, CANON STREET, Aberdare, on WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, 14th and 15th JUNE, 18S2, and following days, the whole of his very Anti jue. Oak, aud Beautiful FURNITURE and the Entirety of his ESecta. among which will be foutid, fine old Oil Paintings byRubeus, Claurl, Morland, Whoverman, Mullear. and other old modern masters; English En- gravings, Oleographs and Chrooios; old Chelsea, Worcester, Bristol, Swansea, Ylajolioa, Oriental, and other antique China, and superior cut Glass; brilliant Plate Pier Glasses, 70 by .50, in massive gold frames; Mahogany Ward- robe, with Plate Glass Door. large size; Mahogany Duchess Dressing Tables, with large Mirrors attached, Mahogany Wash,-tands, with Marble Tops, Alexandra Chest of Drawers en suite Spanish Mahogany, Arabian/Bed Stead, Brass Rail Tops Bed Steads, Feather Beds, Palliasses, a very large size Oheval Glass. Plate 50 by 24, Walnut Drawing Room Suite, Rose- wood Card Table, Rosewood Whatnot, a lady's faucy Work Table, in cross grained Maple, very rare, a lady's very beautiful \fork Table, in- laid with 40,000 pieces of wood. This table was manufactured by Mr. Hart; it obtained a first-class silver medal wherever it was ex- hibited. Oak Cabinet, beaiitifully carved with large Allegorical figures supporting the upper part, and the doors of the lower part are carved, with Baskets of Fruit and Flowers, the centre Loo Table en suite extends, and will dine 30 people, the centre Pillow is magnificently catved, at the base of which are four carved Animals very fine English and French Clocks, Time Pieces, and Swiss Regulators. Ornamental articles of vertu and art, Brussels Carpets and Hearth Rugs, Fenders and Steel Fire Irons, Ivory balanced handle Knives, about 100 ozs. of Silver, very superior electro-plated Spirit Stands, Cruet Frames, Spoons, Prongs and other articles, a fine Dinner Service, a do., a Worcester Breakfast Service, richly A"lt and beautifully hand-painted, a do., a OhiraJDessert Service, pikk and gold beautifuljylatid-piiiitod, cut-glass Decanters. Port, Sherry, Champagne, and other Glasses, four doz. silver handle Knives in Mahogany Case, a large set of Ivory Chess Men, keaufifully carved, a very large Magic Lantertfr with slides complete, subjects Abyssinia and Zulu Wars, a superior Iron Safe, two drawers with duplicate keys, a small Library efBoeks, among which will be found a Welsh and Latin Grammar, a Welsh and Latin Dictionary printed in the fifteenth century, the first copies printed in Wales, a superior Kitchen Dresser with drawers and enclosed Cupboards, one do. do., a Sewing Machine by Howe, and an assemblage of interesting objects, Culniary Utensils, and a variety of useful miscellaneous effects, the whole of which will be sold. SALE TO COMMENCE AT 12 O'CLOCK EACH DAY. Tlp- The Auctioneer calls special notice to this Sale, it being one out of the common, and worthy the attention of collectors and general public. Private View on Monday and Tuesday, the 12th and 13th of June, 1882, by Catalogue only, to be obtained of the Auctioneer and on the Premises, 11, Canon Street. Offices, 14, Commercial Street May 10th, 1882. CHARLES HAJ&VEr, ENGINEER ANDJTORVEYOR, BUILDER AlDflOlTIl/LCTOa. 0. H- begs to inform the Owners of House and other Property, tVat he is prepared to offer Tenders for Privaw^Bfraiuage and Buildings of all kinds; also for the Preparations of Plans and Drawings of same, on the shortest notice and at very moderate charges. OffiCA: WEATHERALL STREET, ABERDARE. Aberdaro Local Board of Health. WANTED, A COLLECTOR OF GENERAL if DISTRICT RATES. Salary £100 per annum. Particulars of the Duties-may be learned on application to the undesigned. Applications to ba received on or belafe Thursday, the 8th June, 1882. v Security for JEPOO will be required. Canvassing th^ Members, either directly or indirectly, will disqualify any candidate. R. ORTON GERY, Clerk. Town Hall, Aberdare. MOFLLFLLY MASSE^MD PAIR. THE Lessees of the^Aberdare Market beg to announce that thCy have made arrange- IT aL y q, ments for holdiujg a MONTHLY MARKET and FAIR at the Abefcdjfre Vlarket, to take place on the Second Tuesday in every Month. The second will be held on Tuesday, June 13th. APARTMENTS^ANTED, with use of Piano djyjkfrmonium. State particulars, X.L, Aberdar^Tiraes Office. ACTIVE MEN, Aberdare and throughout the UNITED KINGDOM, having time to call on Shops, will' hear of a profitable AGENCY on writina^o M., 20, High Holborn, London. V

DEATHS. May 26th, aged 28 years, Mr Joseph Lewis. foramaa at Mr D. Williams's drapery establish- ment, Compton House, Aberdare, after a short illness, of inflammation of the lungs. May 28th, at Compton House, Aberdare, of heart disease, Gertrude, wife of Mr H. Williams, Navigation, aged 29 years. May 28th, at the Marquis of Bate Inn, Aber- dare, after a protracted illness, Eliza Teague, aged 56 years. aa—gaegggggBS 11 —

Sara! Jut elL i g e 11 rr. ABERDARE LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH.—On Friday last week the bi-monthly meeting of this board was held, Mr R. H. Rhys presiding. The committee appointed to consider the vacant office of collector of general district rates, a vacancy caused by the death of Mr B. Henton, recommended that the office of collector of water rates and collector of general district rates be kept distinct as heretofore, and that an advertisement be issued for a new collector. The Chairman, in moving its adoption, said the committee had come to the conclusion that no economy could be effected by amalgamating the two offices, and that it would be better to have two responsible men. Mr D. Davies aoconde j the proposition, and the report was adopted. It was agreed to make the appointment that day fortnight. The medical officer and inspector of nuisances reported twelve fresh cases of scarlet fever visited since the last meeting, a decrease of ten as compared with the previous fortnight. There were three deaths from the disease. A circular letter was received from the Association of Local Boards and other sanitary authorities asking the board to co-operate in petitioning Parliament in favour of Mr Chamberlain's Electric Light Bill. The board allowed the communication to lay on the table. The other business was of no general interest. BAZAAR AND FANCY FAIR.-We would remind our readers that the Bazaar and Fancy Fair. in aid of the funds of the Tabernacle Con- gregational Church, in this town, will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday next, doors open at 2 p.m., each day. Preparations on an extensive scale have been going on for some months past amongst the ladies of the congregation in order to make the ievent a success. There will be no of lack articles, both useful and ornamental, on sale at the various stalls, and there will be numerous other attrac- tions in the shape ef vocai and instrumental music, &e. Tho Aberdare Orchestral Society and Volunteer Band will give their services on tijo occasion, and an united choir and several local amateurs will take part at each meeting. J. Lewi*, Esq., J.P., Plasdraw, has kindly oon- sented to open the Bazaar. It is to be hoped I the charitably disposed portion of the public will rally around the Tabernacle frinds on the occasion, and assist them in their efforts to clear the debt on the building. It will be seen that the prices of admission have been fixed at a very low rate. CHAIR EISTEDDFOD AT PONTYPRIDD.—»The fourth annual eisteddfod was held in the Market-hall on Whit Monday. In the unavoid- able absence of Mr G. Williams, Miskin Manlr, the chair was very kindly taken by the Rev. S. R. Jones, the respected vicar of Glyntaf. The adjudicators were -For poetry, &c., Dewi Wyn o Kssyltt; music, D. Francis, Morriston; reci- tation, &c the Vicar and the Itev J Davies (ap Dawi Wyn); conductor, Cam Elian; harpist, Mr J. Bryant (Alawydd Glan Taff); pianist, Mr T. Vincent Davies. The following were the competitions of the morning meeting:- Alto solo, Miss Bronwen M. Tnomas. Porth; Stauza to the Nightingale," Carn Elian; Eiiglish spelling—Mr James Lewis Jones Tre- cynon; reading music at first sight— vI r Jenkin Williams, Tylorstown; tenor solo—Mr J. A. Davies, Emporium, Ferndale, Welsh recitation — Mr David Evans, Bargoed; impromptu speech —subject The Pump," priz3 divided between Mr Evan Thomas, Treircy, and Mr P. Williams Cwmtwrch essay-prize divided between iVtr M. Thomas (Celynfryn,) Penygraig, and vl r J. Hughes, fCreigfran), Quaker's Yard. The afternoon meeting was opened by an address by the Chairman, in English and Welsh. Bass solo, Gwilym Dar, Troedyrhiw; Welsh spelling prize, divided between J. Criagfryn Hayes, Quaker's Yard, and T. Davies, Trehafod; stanzas to G Williams, 8sq Miskin," Ap Vlyfyr, Pontypridd; piano- forte playing for children, Miss Arnott; song to the "Caarphilly Railway," Cam Elian; Soprano solo — viiss James, Pontypridd. Im- promptu speech on "Jumbo"—prize between Evan rhomas and Craigfryn. Elegy—Mr T. D Thomas (Tydfilfab), Cwmyglo. Duet sing- ing—J. A. Davies, Emporium, Ferndale, and friend. Englsh recitation—A. Davies. Trehafod Odo to Faith"—the prize of three guineas, and the eisteddfod chair, was awarded to Obadiah," who proved to be Mr Cosslett (Carn Elian), who was invested by Vladam Gwenfil Davies. Choral competition —Two choirs entered the list, viz., Penuel. Pontypridd (leader Mr James Chick), and Porth (leader Mr Owen Lewis). The prize was awarded to the Porth choir. The usual vote of thanks brought the eisteddfod to a close. A concert was held in the evening, when Madam Gwenfil Davies, Miss Coslett, Blodwen Myrddin, etc., took part. SCHOOL BOARD. -00 Friday last week the bi-monthly meeting of this Board was held Mr R. H. Rhys in the chair. The committee ap- pointed to inquire into the teaching staff of the town boys' school reported having visited the school, and recommended the appointment of an assistant master. The recommendation was adopted, and the clerk was instructed to adver- tise for an assistant master at a salary of JE65 a year. A communication from the town-clerk of Swansea as to the proposed College for South Wales was reported to have been received. The board determined to take no action in the matter. The superintendent of schools reported the re- sults of examinations he had conducted in the Abernant and other schools. The boys' depart- ment of the Abernant Schools, he said, was much overcrowded, the accommodation being for 75, whilst from 100 to 110 were in attend- ance on the days he visited the school there were 115 and 117 present respectively. The board resclved that children liviug on the town side of the Abernant railway should be com- pelled to attend the town board schools. An interesting report was read by the superinten- dent of scnools (Mr Morris). It showed the in- come and expenditure of the several schools of the board for the year ended January 31st, 1882. The principal figures we give below: — Town Schools: Accommodation, 1,000 average attendance, 560; total income, £ S47 10s 2d; total expenditure, £837 Is 31; excess of income over expenditure, £ 10 8s lid. Park Schools: Accommodation, 673 average attendance. 501; income, £729 138 lid; expenditure, JE773 12s 2d; from rates. £43 18s 3d. Blaenewawr Schools: Accommodation, 670; average attendance, 492 income, £ 718 5s 3d expenditure, f688 13s 2d; excess of income, JE29 12s Id. Cwen- bach Schools: Accommodation, 495; average attendance, 332; income, £478 10s 7d expen- diture, JE437 lis lid; excess, JE38 18s 8d. Abernant: Accommodation, 300 average at- tendance, 228; income..E344 6s 2d; expendi- ture, £336 3s 2il; excess of income, £ 8 3s. Llwydcoed Accommodation, 300 average at- tendance, 142 income..6223 4s Id expendi- ture, JE292 19:3 7d; received from rates .£60 15s 6d. Cwmdare Accommodation, 240 average attendance, 150; income, £227; expenditure, JE259 13s; received from rates, JE32 13s. Kobertstown Schools: Accommodation, 200; average attendance, 106; incomo, JE144 17s; total expenditure, £198 5s 5d; received from rates, jE48 8s 5d. Capcoch: Accommodation, 100; average attendance, 95 income, £98 19s id; expenditure, £12:> 5s 3d; from rates, £ 24 6s 4d. Penywain: Accommodation, 100: average. 3J income, j642 Is 6d; expenditure, £õ7 Is 7d; from rates, JE15 Os Id. Hirwain Joint School: Accommodation, 705 average attendance, 478; income, £ 734 18s 9d; ex- penditure JE700 2s 6d; excess of income, JE34 16s 3d; total accommodation, 4,783; average attendance, 3,124 totil income, £4,589 6s 7d total expenditure, £ 4,701 9s 3d received from rates. £ 112 2s8d; excess of income over ex penditure in schools mentioned, £121 18s lid rate per child on the average attendance grant, 17s 4d, as against l..5s itd throughout England and Wales school fees received per child, lis 8jd; throughout Eugland and Wales, 10s 3jd total income per child, £ l 9s 4 £ d, against .£1 2s 9d throughout England and Wales; total expenditure, £1 10s Id per child, as compared withjE2 Is llfd, and received from rates Sid'1 as against 193 2'ld, throughout England and Wales —The Chairman, as the report was being read, pointed out that it was very satisfactory as regards the Town Schools, and unsatisfactory as regards the Park Schools.— Vlr John Wil- liams said it was equally so in the case of the Llwydcoed Schools.—The Chaiiman said that as he would have it out, let them have the figures. The accommodation at the Park Schools was for 673, and the average attendance 501—172 short, whilst at Llwydcoed the average attend- ance last year was less than one-half the ac- commodation. — Subsequently, the Chairman said there was no school board within twenty miles around that could show like results.—The Kev. Dr. Price expressed thankfulness to Mr Morris for preparing the statement, and hoped due publicity would be given it. On the sug- gestion of Mr D. P. Davies, it was resolved that the statement should be priuted.—The Clerk said that on the 20th May there was to the credit of the board at the bank the sum of £1.313 3s 6d. THE REV. MR R. T. HOWELL.—We extract the following para^raphsf om the Malvern News of the 20th ult., relating to the departure of the Rev. R. T. Howell f.om Malvern Link for Aberdare: SUlldal, School Services.—On_Sunday, at the Countess of Huntingdon's Chapol, Malvern Link, special services w..re held to note the I progress made in tttes3 scnoils, and to afford the Rev. R. T. Howell to take his farewell of the. church over which he has laboured since 1878—laboured in love, and with a consider- able amount of succasa It was a pleasure to hear Mr Howell speak in such feeling terms f of the people among whom he had laboured so energetically, and who had assisted him iu so many ways And when he came to allude to the present they had so unexpectedly given him, the reverend gentleman was deeply affected. Mr Howell leaves with the good wishes of all who have been brougnt in cont ict with him aud every good wish of the people who attended that chapel was given to him on his departure. He left here on Wednesday for Aberdare, where a short time ago he was unanumously elected pastor over the Con»re»a- gational Church there. Good Templars "tutfie Meeting —The members of the Malvern Link lodge, held apublic uaeetiagjinthe BritishSchool- room, on Tuesday, when there was a large and very attentive audience. Mr W. Towudrow presided, and in his introductory remarks, spoke of the Rev R. T. Howell leaving them. 1 Mr. Howell would, that evening, give them a farewell temperance address. He paid a high] tribute to the good Mr Howell had done 1 during his ministry at Malvern Link, and raad an extract from the" Sword and Trowel" 1 which set forth the duty of all Christian s ministers and temperance workers, and which ( could be well applied to Mr Howell's case Mr » J. Jenkins, in a short address on behalf of e the lodge, gave a farwell to Mr Howell and it f appeared that the Congregation of the < Countess of Huntington's Chapel, of which Mr Howell was minister, had presented him with J a purse containing a sum of lDoney.14" J Howell then delivered a touching address* He spoke with diffidence as he felt very deeply the great kindness he had experienced while he had been at Malvern Link, aud which he great ly appreciated. He thank God he came there, and also that he joined the Good Templars, which if not the best was one of the best temperance organizations extant and was doing a great deal of good. Wheu he came to Malvern Link he was broken down in health but was now restorel. There are two things that bound him to the Liuk. One was that he had shares in the Coffee Tavern about to be opened in the neighbourhood, and the other was a little grave upon which some kind friend had that morning placed some beautiful flowers, and he hoped God's blessing would be upon them for that. He bade a pathetic farewell to the lo jge. Mr Biugham, in an appropriate address. eulogised Mr HoWJJI, whom he described as a manly, vigorous aud earnest worker, and, on behalf of the Good Templars, presented him with a set of four books ou tha Temperance Movement by standard authors, which was accompanied by au illuminated address, beauti- fully engrossed by Mr J S. Jenkins, to trie effect that the. books were presented to the i>ev. R ,T. Howell as a token of respect and estee n of his brothers aud sisters in the vial vera-Link Lodge, with a hope that in his new sphere he may be happy^aud useial in an eminent degree Mr Huwell returned his h ;artfelt thanks in a very feeling manner. During the evening a number of songs and odes were interspersed with the speeches, Miss .\1. A. Jones presiding at the pianoforte.

BATH AND WEST OF ENGLAND SHOW THE C vRDIFF MEETING. The 1882 exhibition of horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry, implements, &c, under the auspices of the Bith and West of England Society, was openei to the public on Monday ut Cardiff. Finer weather for the opening day the most anxious well wishers of the society could not have desired; and from ten o clock, the time the ?ates in Park-pUce were thrown open, until late in the afternoou, there w ts a continu- ous stream of visitors to a show which now bids fair to rank amongst the most successful the society has 6ver held. The arrangements in the yard were under the superintendence of the stewards, aud acting under Vlr Hemingway, tho ground was efficiently kept by a detac iment ofpolica The open judging in the show ytrd of horses, cattle, sheep, and pigs commenced at 1>) o'clock, and continued uatil nearly five in the afternoon. By four the great majority of the visitors found their way to the horse-ring, which is overlooked by the grand stand. There ii always at meetings of this kind a large section who care more to see the horses trotted or driven round the ring than for any other feature of the day's proceedings, and Monday was no exception to the rule. For hours together the people, many of whom wore ladies, stood patiently waiting for the decision of the judges 111 the different classes decisions which were made known by a telograph board placed in the centre of the ring. Tue. e weie t irse.cattle rings from the centre of each of wnich judges were busy all day in the work of adjudication. This did not appear to prove very attractive to the general public,- and the farmers and breeders who were specially interested in particular classes moved on towards the stalls which were ranged quite near. Many, perhaps most breeders of cattle worthy of the name, inspected the various classes-tbe Herefords, the short- horns, the blacks, the Devons, the Jerseys, the Gu-rnseys, and the Sussex. The implement department was opened at ten o'clock. The show includes every kind of agricultural implement of any importance, and specimens are shown of implements with all the latest improvements, tvery manufacturer in England is represented, and where there is such keen competition as in this business it may be readily supposed that no effort has been spared to bring before tho public collections which will redound to the credit ot the exhibitors among the critical aud careful class of men with whom they deal The arts department contains a gallery of paintings well worthy a visit, and a walk round the flower show, which is in a tent near the centre of the ground, forms a delightful change. Not far from the flower tent there is the exhibition of the British Bee- keepers' Association. Both tie flowers and the bees were visited by large numbers of people, aud an exposition of bee management and applianses seemed to be a great attraction The working exhibition of implements for grass cutting, hay-making, and rick-making also came in for a fair share of public attention. This is in a field at the extreme end of the show yard, and throughout the week no doubt the spot will be visited by many agriculturists anxiou3 to see in actual working trim tae irn plements the advantages of using which they bear so much. During the afternoon the band of the Roval Marines played at intervals a select:on of lively music, and this added con- s derably to the pleasure to be derived from a visit to the show-yard. Turning our attention nratto the cattle, we find that, on the whole, there is a remarkably good show. In shorthorns the exhibition was exceptionally' rich. Take, for instance the class for the best heifer,in milk or in calf, calved in 1880. It would be difficult, if not impossible, to find a better lot of heifers to- gether in one class, and on the fame ground at the same time. Mr Charles William BrIerley Roseiale, Penbury, Worcestershire, sent a red and white shorthorlt, heifer, "Miss Doncaster," aged 2 years, 4 months, 2 weeks. Com ng from a district which is held to be very much better suited for breeding shorthorns-wbioh the avera,e Welsh farmer from the West will persist in considering a delicate beast-than South Wales, this heifer has not b.eo equalled for some years in her class at an exhibition of the Bath and West of England. She was superior in size and in general quality to the heifer seut by Mr David Pugh, Manoravon, Llandilo. Carmarthen, or roan shorthorn heifer, Victorine, aged, 2 years, 3 months, 6 days, bred by exhibitor sire Falmouth (38,268f dim Red Victoria—which was awarded the second position by the junges. But the farmers here uugut to know tuaf the general opiuion or tliose most competent to judge was th.t there was not a bad point about Victorine, and tuat she was pronounced to be perfect enough io be shown in any company. Jf two year-old shorthorn heifers there was a aretty full entry, and the show justified the entries. The blue ribbon was assigned by tne ] ud^es to "Blossom 5th." a roau shorthorn leifer, the property of tbe Rev. Hobert Bruce Sennard, Marnhull, Blandford, Dorset. The lire of the "Blossom 5th" was "Lord i ?itzclar€nce 24th." Coming of a good stock, iho is a magnificently-built heifer, and her touch was perfect. Mr Pugh a^ain came in for second honours. In this cuse there was a good deal of difference between his "Czarina Manor- avon" aud the winner of the first prbe She: was somewhat bad in tin ribs. and not quite so fleshy down the hocks as the winner of the first prize. But she has been second at the Royal show, so that she is not without merit, to say the least of it. The show career of "Blossom 5th" commenced at Carlisle, where she took a second prize, and this was followed by her winning the highest honours at Tunbridge Wells From the true home, of shorthorns (Yorkshire) there comes in another class a roan shorthorn cow, "Gratia," aged 3 years, 7 months, 3 weeks, 1 rtay, which has figured as first and champion at the Royal as a two-year-old, but she has now become some- what patchy, and she is nothing like so true nor so good from the centra of the bick to the pins, though at the same time she is bigger rounrt the heart than the first prize animal. Better bulls than those shown in the two-year-old, class we have seen before That sent from lenbury, which won the first prize, has not a good enough coat, and there were ethers in the stalls not exactly of the type of real shorthorns One we noticed was almost like a a Guernsey on the head. of a faded red colour. The agep bulls of the shorthorn breed were well represented. Of yearling shorthorns there are often better exhibitions than the present at the Bath an i West of England Society's show. Of Herefords there was a capital show, and in many of the clashes the judges must have ex- perienced considerable difficulty in arriving at a decision. In the aged bull class there were two exhibits which at oace attracted attention Horace 4th," sent by Frederick Platt, Barnby Manor, Newark, Notts, a red with white face Hereford bull, and "Trefalgar," sent by Mr He iry William Taylor, Showle-court, Ledbury. There is scarcely any difference in the ages of the two both are fine specimens of the breed, but the Ledbury bull is of batter quality aud shape, truer in symmetry, and in fact is some- what superior in every point to the other. Mr Aarou Roger's rtadolph has had a remark- ably successful career. The winner of the first prize here in the class for tho best bull calved in 1880, he has won at Welshpool, Merthyr, Tal- garth. and Ludlow. He appeared to be more compact than the bull seut by Mr Thomas James Clrwardine, and was muca better topped. Mr Carwardine's "Sir Bart-le Frere" looked slack and weak about the shoulders. The show of Welsh black cattle was not so numerous as it was expected to be. but the quality of the exhibits left nothing to be desired. Of Jersey cows, the most profitable of butter cows—(she will yield more butter for her size and the food consumed, than any other breed whatever), there was a good show, including Lord Boltimore, -Mr Simpson, Reigate; Mr Buckley, Llaoelly; YIr Smith, Derbyshire Mr Lebrocq, Jersey; Mr Fowler, Southampton. In Guernseys the honours were divided between the Hev. Mr Watsou aud Mr Jas James. Of sheep there was a good show, especially of Southdowns. She show of agricultural horses was a credit- able one. The animals were suitable to the work, and in point of breeding they were quite up to the mark. Of hacks and ^hunters taere was a splendid show "Hercules," the wiunar of the champion prize for the best hunter in the yard, attracted a good deal of notice, and" Lady ilute," the property of Mr Lougher, received quite an ovation when riddeu out, wearing the blue ribbon.

"TO MY BOY." After a fiercely contested fight during the lata Afghan War. a young soldier was found lying dead wi.th a bloo i-stained Bible clasped close to his breast. On the fly leaf was written ill a tre ibling hand—'To my Boy. — Daiig News. Ay, we've had it hot: they stood to it well. There's some ugly gaps in the compauy roll; At one tfno I thought-when the captain foil — We were in for it, every man on the kuoll. The wound ?-—it s nothing a tulwar stroke t hat smashed my steel -he'd have had me then, But I took to the butt when tae bayonet broke, \cd well, be won't handle a tulwar again. See they're lifting the wounded and de"d -hillo, My friend!—hurrah! tnevsaid YOll were down, And sorry was I, for a maid I know Who prays for us both in our dear old town. What's that in your hand ? a Bible, eh ? So you've turned at last; well, I'm glad, I own, Though 'twiil take you your hardest tor many' a day To get it believed in—where you're known. Don't joke now, friend, when you know he's dead As this belonged to, you'll feel as bad As I do about it." Who is it Fred ?" Xouug Taffy." Tom's bronzed facegrew sad But ha was'nt there he was sent to the roar On the baggage guard." "I know, but he came Up after us as a volunteer, And hisguard was taken by—what's hisname How did it happen ?" Well, maybe you mind, Waen the skirmishers came to a dead stand still, And the guns opened fire from the slope behind. Just before we were ordered to storm the hill There wasn't much chaff in me then, for I knew We'd lose of our number at least a third, And there wasn't a man in the ranks but drew A deeoer breath when we heard the word. Just as we got it, I felt a touch On my arm, and. turning, saw him there With a queer, wild look about hilD, such As I've seen in a picture face somewhere. He push d in beside me^; one quick grip Of our hands, and thea the advance began, And forward, with many a stagger and slip, We went at the Afghans, man to man. Their fire grew hot, and our lads fell fast As we breasted the hill with our teath hard set; But we knew that our turn would only last Till it came to the tulwar and bayonet. Up, up through the tangled brush we broka. While the guns let them have it, shell on shell, Till we saw their faces out of the smoke Scowling and glaring like fiends of hell. On the top we steadied a bit, and then. As they came at us with tulwar and knives. The captain cried out- 'The bayonet men Ay, we gave them the worth of our comrades' lives. The fight grew awful—one fellow down Two rose, you d thought, from the ground in his placa; I heard a cry from poor Bill Brown, A nd saw him stagger and fall on his face. He was up again as quick as light, Hard hit, but game as ev^r. Just then The captain fell ir the thick of the fight, And the enemy closed in on our lines again. Fighting like fiends, our lads gave ground, And I thought we were ia for a new Isand', When Brown at the leader we it with a bou id. With the captain's sword in his blood-streak'd hand. One grinding stroke and the leader fell, When our feilows came again on like a tide. And drove them with cheer, and cursa, aAd yell, LIko frighte ied sheep down the steep hillside. We pressed them hard, rigot down to the plaiu; Then our horse came thundering out of the pass; Sabre and lance went to work amain, And cut down the flying crowd like grass. Well, after that I went to the place Where I'd last seen Taffv. and found him there. On his back, stoue dead, with thit smile on his face You've maybap seen a sleeping infant wear. Looking at him I saw this here Close clasped o'er the bllllet hole in his breast As I lifted it up there was something queer Came up ill iny throat and then -^I'm blest If the leaves didn't open where she'd writ- j To my Boy when she gave him the book, why then It upset me quite. Don't mind me a bit! God help his mother!" Amen, Amen." God held her ay, rough prayei, maybe, From a soldier's heart to a soldier's friend, Hide your tears from your mates, Fred, He can 8"A And will love you not less for them at the end. And she who. watching wistfully, Smoothes with trembling hands her silver hair, A.nd seeing the postman pass her by Feels h >r heart ill tae ."tlel grip of despair, I What matters to her a victory won ? A triumph that rings the world all o'er ? [t has reft from the widow her only sou — Pshaw I a common soldier; nothing more STet, he was true to duty's call, 0 Gave his lifi for Englind's weal anl pride, ^nd high as the highest among them all, She honours the widow's boy who died. IOLO Baoh.

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