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THE COMING EISTEDDFOD.
THE COMING EISTEDDFOD. Josh Billings has put it, in one of his immortal and highly edifying sayings, that the end and aim of the public press is to be a kreaking, kroaking, caterwauling fault- finder." We respectfully beg to disclaim any such intentions. Our one heartfelt wish is to be of use and of benefit to the public at large, and there are times when, to conscientiously fulfil this mission, we feel it incumbent upon us to hit straight from the shoulder." We have done so before, on the above subject, and we take it that it would not be amiss to do so again. The same well-known philosopher as we have herein quoted once npon a time delivered the following remarkable piece of advice:—Go ahed in sum direkshun. You kan't stand still long without going bakwards;" and it would be advantageous for those who have charge of the conduct of, or feel any interest in, our National Institution to lay this principle well to heart. What we complain of, however, is the lethargic and indifferent state,—not of the faithful few,—but of the inhabitants of Aber- dare, as a whole, in reference to the matter. There is no reason, because a small band of men are doing the greater portion of the work, why they should be left to do it all. It is preposterous to suppose, under those circumstances, that the ROYAL NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD will be anything else than a complete failure. Night after night, and week after week have the same half-doze>i, or; 0, of steady workers met together and bravely attempt- ed to face the enormous amount of work which lay—and yet lies- before them. And night after night, and week after week have the people of Aberdare allowed them to do so, without d splaying the slightest interest in a subject that should be of the same importance to all, and without once attempting to give the help which it is clearly their duty to render. It is incomprehensible to us that the people of any town, and above all, a Welsh town, after having such an honour accorded to them as has beeu conferred upon Abardare, should be so indifferent and careless with regard to its issue, as are our townspeople. It is quite as incom- prehensible to us, even allowing that Aber- danans at large feel no interest in their national institution, that they should lazily look on upon a small party of townsfellows up to their necks and ears in work upon a public matter be that matter what it may—without once offering to put their shoulders to the wheel. It is more than wrong or unjust —it is a down- right crying shame, and should bo made a matter, not only of local, but of general comment. Wo sincerely hope and trust that, during the short time which lies between this and the end of August, not only half a dozen, or ten, or twenty, but that everybody without exception, Will eu'leavoar to assist in a matter in which the honour u ui credit ot our town is involved.
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& a C a I a teL It a c n C f. + SINGING "CYHANPA." The Welsil Methodists held their annual singiug Cyoianfa," on Mon- day last, as follows:—In the morning, at. VI ountain Ash in the afternoon, at r,^ -inus Aberaman; arid m the evening, at the,1 To;niI1- .'Ce riali, Aberdare. Alr-W. T. iiees ^Ala L- lu;, Llaneii), acted as conductor at edcu of tue services, all ot which were very largely attended. ItoYAL National r..lSTEl)DFoD — A meetino- of tho executive committee took place on I uesday evening, Mr D. Davies, (Canon-street) in the chair, thore being also p esent Messrs L. Acomb, J. W. MoEwen, K Amott, R. Evans, Hywel Cynon, I. W. t'rnthero, H Davies, D. James, D. Grier. and the nen"ral secretary. JLetters were read irom Archdeacon Griffiths j and Col. Tynte consenting to preside at one of the meetings or concerts. Mr Acomb reported the result of an interview with W. T. Lewis, M ardy, with respect to obtaining the use of the pavilion ground. This, it was stated, was kindly granted free of charge. The teims for advertising in several English and Welsh news- papers, including the Aberdare Times, were read and accepted. Correspondence bearing upon the running of special trains on the various railways having been read, a committee was ap- pointed to deal with the matter. The musical committee's report was read and adopted, and the proceedings terminated. COUTY-COURT.—At the monthly sitting on Tuesday, Mr Howel Jeffreys sat as judge. Wm Harford, a coke haulier, of Aberdare, applied through Mr Kenshole for an administration order under the Bankruptcy Act. The applicant for- merly carried on a small greengrocery business at Treaman. The scheduled debts amonnted to JE49. 10s, and personal illness and family sick- ness were the causes ascribed for the debtor's in- ability to meet them. An order was made re- ducing the debts to one-fourth payable by monthly instalments of 2s 6d.—Albion Mullings, who until lately carried on business in Com- mercial-place, Aberdare, also prayed for the relief afforded by the act to small debtors. His debts were £49 6s 9d, and the deputy judge re- duced them to the proportion of 6s 8d in the £ to be paid at the rate of 3s a month.—Thomas Brown, fitter and butcher, Aberaman, for whom Mr A. Howells appeared, likewise applied for an order, the debts in this case amounting to £48 Is. Mr Kenshole represented certain creditors whom Brown had not scheduled, and as a result of his opposition the court declined to accede to the application.
ABERDARE POLICE COURT.
ABERDARE POLICE COURT. TUESDAY —[Before J. Bishop R. H. Rhys, D. E. Williams, and D. P. Davies, Esqs.) THE HIGH-CONSTABLESHIP. — Mr William Thomas, Junr., appeared before the Bench and took the oath entitling him to fill tho office of High-constable for the ensuing year. Mr Bishop expressed the hope that Mr Thomas would have a successful year. He further humorously remarked that it being tho Royal National Eisteddfod year he might get knighted. (Laughter.) ENDORSEMENT.—Mr George Woodford ap- plied for an endorsement of the license of the Musical Hall to himselt. The application was granted. APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL LICENSE.—Mr Thos. Phillips applied ton behalf of Mr Morgan R. David, of tho Rock Brewery, for a special license for the sale of refreshments on Mouday next at a proposed fete and gala to be held in a field adjoining the premises. Mr Rhys said he should certainly object, on the ground that it was a speculation on the part of a private in- dividual and not a public matter. Mr Phillips intimated that a similar thing had been done at Merthyr. Mr Bishop The magistrates are against you, Mr Phillips. The application was refused. A DISHONEST ACT.—John Gittings, a collier, was summoned for stealing coal and a piece of pitwood, the property of John Nixon and others, on the 7th inst. PC. Reed said that about half-past 4 o'clock, on the afternoon in question, he saw the defendant leave the pit mouth at the Deep Duffryn Colliery with a block of timber about a foot long under his arm. At the other end of the yard were two loaded trams of coal. Defendant went on and took a large lump of coal off one of them and was walking away, when he went up and charged him with stealing them. Defendant said nothing. The coal weighed 20 Ibs., the coal and timber being of the value of 2d. Defendant pleaded guilty and said he was sorry for what had occurred. In- spector Thornoy said that defendant was con- victed in September last, and for stealing wood on that occasion. Mr Bishop (addressing prisoner): It is all nonsense about your being sorry—you are sorry for being caught. We fined you a very small sum before, and you come here again in less than a twelvemonth. You are now fined 20s., or fourteen days. You will have to go to the sessions next time. WILFUL DAMAGE. — Samuel Williams, a young collier, was summoned for damaging a window, the property of Maria Lewis, 2, Wind. street, Aberdare. Complainant said that on Friday night defendant came into her house and she asked him to go home several times, but he refused to do so. She then requested him not to kick up a row in the house and "draw his mother down," but this having no effect she threatened to fetch a constable to him, to which he replied that he did not care if twenty came. He then broke two panes of glass inside with his fist, and smashed several more, including the sash, when he got out. She admitted that defendant had been La the habit of visiting her house soaie time ago for friendship's sake. She was not married, and got her living by working out She had two young wo me a staying with her lately. She believed it .vould cost from 12s to 15s to repair the window. Elizabeth Wallace also gave evidence as to the damage done to the window. She had only been staying with com- plainant a fortnight, and had not seen defend- ant there before. Lot Lake said he was in company with the defendant at the time. Saw a young woman nam^d Roach take up a poker to defendant, and he fell against the window and broke four or five panes of glass and the frame too. He did not break anything from the outside. The case having been adjourned for the purpose of getting some evidence as to the amount øf damage, Inspector Thorney after- wards said he found the lower sash broken and eight panes of glass, whichjwould cost 10s 6d; to nut right. The Bench told defendant that if he went to a disreputable house he had no right to break the window, and he must payjthe damage together with a fine of 23 6d and costs, or 7 days in default. THE ALLEN'S ARMS.—Mr Beddoe informed tho Bene!. Lb at all matters in dispute in refer- ence to tL.0 Allen Aruu, Mountain Ash, had been settled and, having obtained Hie urigual license from Air Phillips, he now applied that an endorsment be granted to Mrs Margaret Harries. The application was acceded to. SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINsT A COLLIER.—Tnomas Harman, a collier employed at the Aberaman Colliery, the property of the Powell Duffryn Company, was summoned for unramming a charge of powder, contrary to the 8th general rule. Mr Kenshole prosecuted. De- fendant admitted the offence. The Bench re- ferred to the great risk defendant ran, remarking that he not only endangered his own life but all employed in the pit at the time. He was fined 15s and costs, amounting to £ 1. 2s 9d. EXTRAORDINARY AFFILIATION CASF. — David Daniel, assistant to Dr. Williams, Moun- tain Ash, was summoned to show canse why an order should not be made upon him to contrib- ute towards the maintenance of the illegitimate child of Susanah Hannah Morgan, a dressmaker living in lodgings at Miskin, of which she de- clared him to be the father. Considerable interest was evinced in^this case, the hearing of which took up a considerable time of the court. Mr Thos. Phillips was for "the complainant, who is a dimunitive person of somewhat peculiar facial appearance, aud Mr J. Plews for the defendant. Miss Morgan stated that the child to which she had given birth was born on the 25th March last. About two years ago she became ill, and for about three mouths she was attended by the defendant. During part of this time he occasionally pulled her on his knee and kissed her. One day soon after she had recov- ered she went to Dr. Williams's surgery at Penrhiwceibr^of which the defendant had charge, for some medicine for her landlady, Mrs Knill. After waiting a little while defendant sent her into his sitting room and closed the door. Pre- sently he came in and undue intimacy occurred between them. He continued to call and see her at her lodgings, and to meet her out of doors, until the Sunday befoi o r"nristmas, 1884, and on several occasions improper familiarities took place. 1 he 20th of July of last year was specially mentioned by the witness as one of the dates. He assured her, she said, that she should never want, and that he would take her if any trouble should befel her. A fortnight prior to her confinement she went to the defendant and told him she was enceinte, and when she de- clared that he only was the father, he said she had better go and talk to the solicitors. In cross-examination complainant said that several men lodged at Mrs Knill's, and when she was not out at work she assisted in waiting upon them. She denied that she had been kept by one of them an old man named John Thomas or that she had ever gone through a ceremony of mock marriage with him at her lodgings. Several witnesses were called on behalf of the woman, Mrs Knill stating that she had seen the defendant fondling complainant at her house, and another woman named Wallis, asserting that she once discovered Morgan and a person whom she was alrno-t certain was Mr Daniel in the very act of adulterous intercourse For the defence, witnesses were produced to show that the complainant and the old man John Thomas appeared to be on more than friendly terms, and the defendant himself was put into the witness box. He gave an absolute denial to the complainant's allegations, and de- clared most positively that he had never mis- conducted himself with her on any single occa sion. He pointed out that the sitting room in which the first impropriety was said to have oc- ourred opened from the surgery by a glass door, through which everybody could see, and that the door which opened to the stairs leading to the kitchen, where the occupier of the premises lived would not shut. In February 1883, he heard a rumour thatjthe.complainant waa.boasting that he was going to marry her, and as she had sirculated similar rumours in reference to Dr Owen and Dr Jones, he told her that if Mr. Knill wanted any more medicine he must either come himself for it or send someone besides her. After that she never came to the surgery until about four months ago, and it was not until he had sent a letter threatening Mrs Knill with an action for slander that he became aware that he was charged with the paternity of the child. It was wholly untrue that he had ever kissed complainant or been seen in her company out in the streets or roads of Penrhiwceibr at night. --The bench held that there was not sufficient corroborative evidence to justify them in mak- ing an order, and therefore dismissed the summons.
THE PEACE SOCIETY
THE PEACE SOCIETY MR RICHARD, M.P.'S RETIREMENT FROM THE SECRETARYSHIP. The annual meeting of the Peace Society was held on Tuesday last at Finsbury Chapel, under the presidency of Sir J. vV. Pease, M.P. Mr Richard, M.P., announced his retirement from the active duties of the secretaryship, after working for the cause 40 years, giving as his reasons increasing age and declining strength. The report made special reference to his valuable worth, and said Mr Hichard would in future be the hon. secretary, and be succeeded in the pre- sent office by Mr W. Jones, who worked abroad to relieve the distress during the Franco- German war and the Bulgarian atrocities. Mr S. Smith, M.P., said England never had a states- man with aim more peace-loving than Mr Gladstone.
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THE LATE REV, GEORGE THOMAS. OF PORTH. On Monday last an event occurred which will be retained in the memory of the inhabitants of Porth for a long time to come. We refer to to the burial of the Bev. George Thomas, minister of Salem Welsh Baptist Chapel, Porth, who was held in universal respect and esteem, as was abundantly manifested on the mournful occasion by the vast concour&e assembled as well as by the verbal and other evidences visible on all hands. The mournful procession on starting from the house made its way to the chapel, the polished oak coffin being deposited in the lobby during the service, which throughout was conducted by the Kev. Dr Roberts of Pontypridd. After pnayers and hymns the llev. Nathaniel Thomas, Cardiff, preached an eloquent and im- pressive discourse from the words I have fought a good fight," etc., during which feelings ot deep emotion were visible even among the stronger sex, while the pent up grief of the ladies gave vent in tears as they listened to the beautiful illustrations given by the preacher of the resemblance between their late pastor and Timothy, to whom Paul had written the epistle from which the text was taken. It was a soul-stirring sight to see the chapel filled to overflowing with a congregation which had come in deep sorrow to pay the last tribute of respect to their beloved pastor, whose form they had beheld so often in the pulpit from which they were listening to the funeral sermon discoursed to them by the same minister who, only a few years since, had joined the absent one in matrimony to her now bereft of her loved one. After the concluding hymn was sung the audience filed off slowly, all lingering beside the coffin as they passed to take a last look through the glass aperture at the face of him whom they should see no more, afterwards forming into a procession in perfect order aud moving onward with slow steps towards the Lledr Ddu cemetery, as if loath to convey to the last home the form of him they loved, respected and admired. The funeral cortege was about three-quarter of a mile in length and included representatives of the Llanwonno School Board, of which the deceased was a member Literature in its various branches being also represented the central portion before the coffin consisted of the Salem choir, which sang at intervals on the route. The coffin was followed by the family (Mrs Thomas and child and other relatives), the Church, Sunday School members, etc bringing up the rear. The grave, a deep brick-lined one, was at last reached, and is situate at tho north-west of the Monument erected to the memory of the Hero and Victims of the Dinas explosion. After a short delay in bringing up the coffin to the slight elevation, the sun which had been hidden behind some threatening clouds burst forth in its brilliancy, as if to send its rays for the last time to brighten the gloom of the occasion and shoot forth its resplendent hues upon him who had been a bright and shining light in the sphere of labour in which he had been engaged, and as if to show its gratitude to the vast concourse of people who had assembled to perform the last duties to one of God's noblest sons. Addresses were delivered by various ministers all referring to the good qualities, principles, and the earnest, devoted life-work of the deceased. Among the speakers was the Rev. Dr Price, Aberdare, who compared the life of the departed to so many steps, in a highly in- teresting manner. The venerable Doctor re- marked that he had baptized his departed friend at Aberdare when he was fifteen years old, and he had watched his career throughout with the greatest of interest. A hymn having been sung and a prayer offered by the Rev. Mr Jones, Cwmpark, the mournful proceedings were brought to a close. Visitors attended from all parts, including about seventy ministers, besides clergymen of the established Church. Among the lay visitors may be mentioned the Mayor of Cardiff, (Mr Alfred Thomas), who had come to pay a last tribute of respect to his departed friend, who had only recently visited him for the purpose of accepting a present of a quantity of books, the scanning over a few of which was the last mental labour of the deceased gentleman. Respect to the deceased abounded everywhere. All along the route as far as the eye could reach or the ear hear there were manifestations of respect and grief in various forms, Crowds stood wherever there was sufficient space or a slight elevation, in order to take a last glance at the shell which contained the remains of their beloved, respected, and energetic townsman. Great sympathy is felt for the young widow and child and the numerous relatives, and also for the church where he laboured, as they will find the utmost difficulty in meeting with so estima- ble a pastor as ;the one they have jnst lost, and whose qualities were so well adapted to his sacred calling. He's gone, the true, the noble, and the just, To Heaven his happy home True, we have laid him in the dust, But up aloft his spirit's gone. I hear him say, "Fear not, dear wife, Trust Him that is above; For though we're parted in this life, We'll meet again, dear love." M. P.
MOUNTAIN ASH LOCAL BOARD.
MOUNTAIN ASH LOCAL BOARD. The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Board took place on Monday, when, in the absence of the chairman, Mr T. Yeo was voted to the chair. There were also present Messrs J. Griffiths, J. Long, JR- Evans, M. Morgan, W. Phillips, W LI. Herbert, D. Jones, W. Bevan, and G. Jones. The minntes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. PURCHASE OF THE WATER-WORKS In reply to the Chairman, the clerk stated that a meeting of the committee appointed to consider the matter of the purchase of the water works had not yet been called. On the motion of Mr. G. Jones, seconded by Mr. M. Morgan, the name of Mr. W. Bevan was added to tho committee already appointed to deal with the question of the water works. The Clerk, in reply to a question, said he had done something in the matter of the water scheme and had had an interview with the chairman (vlr. T. Edwards) on the subject, and they arranged that there should be another meeting before next Board day. THE WORKMAN S HALL Mr. M. Morgan intimated that a meeting of the shareholders of the Workman's Hall had been held, and a resolution passed sanctioning the sale of the hall to the Board; but that it would be necessary to hold another meeting before the matter could he finally disposed of. The Clerk When that has been done, you will communicate with me and I will prepare the contract. PROPOSED SEWAGE WORKS EXTENSION. The following was read :— At a meeting of the Sanitary Committee held in the Board-room this 18th day of May, 1885, present Messrs T. Yeo (in the chair), Jno. 3-riffiths, J. Long, M. Morgan, Robert Evans, Wm. Bevan, Gwilym Jones and Davy Jones, it was resolved that the surveyor be requested to ;et out a scheme for the disposal of the sewage it Ynysybwl, Black Rock, and Roberts Town, by taking the sewage by main carriers to a point near the river at the lowest part likely to be built upon, and there rendering by filter or otherwise the effluent water fit to be turned into the river, and that the whole works be laid out on such levels that they can be made available for taking the sewage of the joint farms when the population makes that necessary, and that the whole be carried out in the cheapest manner consistent with due efficiency." SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The following was read — Gentlemen,-I. With respect to the wooden building erected at Ynysybwl, I have again written to Mr Gomer Williams, of Treherbert, and beg to lay before you further communi- tion received from him. I would recommend that inasmuch as he promises to erect a permanent building very soon you sanction the use of the present wooden shed, subject to its being removed back to the building line, and until such time as the permanent building is erected. II. I beg to report that in consequence of a letter received from Mr C. H. James, sur- veyor, I did on the 11th inst. examine the diverted road at Roberts Town, Ynysybwl, con- structed by R. T. Crawshay, Esq., plans of which have been deposited with you. Such road has been completed in a satisfactory man- ner. On your behalf I have given permission that the said road can be used for public traffic and that the old parish road may be closed. The road is to be maintained at the cost of the contractors for three months in accordance with their agreement. III. I beg to report that the term for lighting the public gas and oil lamps will expire on the 31st inst., and that arrangements should be made for storing, cleaning, and repairing the lamps during the months of June and July. IV. In accordance with your orders I have examined the district of Penrhiwceibr with re- spect to its sanitary condition, and beg to sub- mit the following remarks. 1st. The sewers and drains are in good condition and working order, and as far as I can ascertain free from stench, with the exception of Nos. 2 to 50, Glanlay-street, and Lee-place, upon which I hereafter report. 2nd. The supply of water is good. 3rd. Tha scavenging is executed much better than it has been during the term of the present contract, but there is still room for im- provement the back lanes should be more regularly visited, and the ash bins more fre- quently cleansed. I have called the attention of your scavenger to these matters, who has promised to be regular. 4th. The condition of the public streets are good, but there are several steets that have not been dedicated to the use of the public, which require works of improve- ments. With respect to the slop drains at the back of Nos. 2 to 50, Glanlay-street, the property of the Penrhiwceibr Colliery Company, I beg to refer you to my report of the 17th Nov., 1884. The whole of the works then recommended have been carried out with the exception of fixing stench traps, which has not been done. I would recommend that the said company have notice requesting them to fix stench traps at once. I beg to recommend that notice be given to Mr D. L. Davies, of Lee-place, Rheola-street, to open, cleanse, and repair a foul drain at the back of the premises situate at Lee-place, Pen- rhiwceibr, of which he is the lessee, and that he be requested to carry out such work at once. V. With respect to a letter which appeared in the Western Mail of the 4th inst., and signed "A Victim," in which complaint was made of the sewer at the back of Lee-place, Penrhiw- ceibr, having been in bad order during the past eighteen months, and consequently pools of water accumulate in the back lane of Lee-place, I beg to contradict the accuracy of such state- ment, and in reply state that the sewer has been in good working order, and that the pools of water were caused in consequence of the stoppage of the slop drains at the back of Lee- place. VI. I beg to report -that I have received the following building plans :-lst. From Messrs James, Seward, and Thomas, architects, Cardiff, for the Cardiff and Glamorganshire Valleys Land and Building Investment Company Limited, of 100 houses to be erected on the estate of Lord Winsor, at Black Rock, Ynysy- bwl. The architects should be requested to show footpaths in the streets of the required widths, previous to the plans being sanctioned. 2nd. From Mr George Leyshon, Miskin Inn, of a stabl6 to be built.—I am, gentlemen, your obedient servant, S. O. HARPUR, Surveyor. Mountain Ash, May 18th, 1885. WOODEN ERECTION AT YNYSYBWL. With respect to the above, the chairman thought there should be a limit to the time dur- ing which the buildiag should be allowed to re- main—say six months. Mr. G. Jones remarked that the Board did not limit the time of the other building erected there. The Chairman But this is not on the right line. It comes out to the road too much. The Surveyor It is a building that ought not to be allowed to remain permanently. It was then agreed that the building be al- lowed to remain for nine months, on its being moved back to the line mentioned by the sur- veyor: afterwards to be replaced by a perma- nent building. THE PUBLIC LAMPS. The Surveyor said the lamps were stored last year on the premises of the gas lighter. The Chairman enquired whether they could be stored and repaired upon the same terms as last year. The Surveyor replied in the affirmative, and said the cost would be about E5. The Surveyor was instructed to carry out the arrangements upon the same terms as last year. GLANLAY-STRKET. With regard to the Surveyor's recommenda- tions as to fixing stench traps in the above street, the Chairman remarked that when the cottages in question were ereted, the Board ac- cepted the Colliery Company's engineer's plans forjan open invert and they subsequently covered the drains Now, however, they were again called upon to put down stench traps. He con- tended that as the company did all they were required by the Surveyor in the first instance, they should not be called upon to incur further expense After some discussion it was agreed that the Penrhiwceiber Colliery Company be served with notice to provide stench traps as recommended. LEE-PLACE The Surveyor's recommendation with regard to the drain at* the back of Mr. D. L. Davies's premises was adopted. BUILDING PLANS. The Surveyor suggested that the Board might adopt the building plans of the 100 houses pro- posed to be built at Black Rock, subject to the footpaths being shown as recommended. He understood that the owners were desirous of ad- vertising for tenders without delay. This course was assented to. MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. Dr. Evans reported one fresh case of scarlet fever, there being no other instance of infectious disease within the district. COLLECTION OF RATES. According to the collector's statement there still remained of the last rate zC167 14s. lOd. to be collected. j,. He was directed to got the outstanding amounts paid without delay. GAS INSPECTOR'S REPORT. Sergt. Johns reported that the gas lamps had been regularly lit during the past fortnight, and that they were all in good repair. RAILWAY BRIDGES. In accordance with instructions, and at the express wish of the Taff Vale Railway Com- pany, the surveyor produced an estimate of the cost of the maintenance of all the bridges and their approaches belonging to the railway com- pany within the district, which amounted to £ 92 5s. 4d. per annum.. Mr M. Morgan asked whether a similar thing had been done with regard to the Great Western Railway Company. The Clerk replied in the affirmative, and said the cost in their case would be X9 3s. Od. The Chairman begged to move that a copy of the report be sent to the Taff Vale Railway Company, with an intimation that the Board would undertake the annual repair of the bridges and approaches in -question on payment of X92 5s. 4d. Mr Herbert suggested that payment be made half-yearly. The motion was agreed to. It was further resolved that a similar iutima- tion be forwarded to the Great Western Rail- way Company, the annual payment in their case to be £ 9 3s. Od. RESIGNATION OF A MEMBER. A letter was read from Mr Pritchard resign- ing his seat at the Board in consequence of his having left the district. At the suggestion of the chairman, he hoped the Board would adopt the course of giving notice to fill up the vacancy at the next meeting. Mr Herbert thought the vacancy :should be filled there and then. The Chairman said it could be done without notice, but in the face of the wish of the chair- man of the Board he thought it would be more in order to do so at the next meeting. Mr G. Jones then gave notice that at the next meeting he would propose a resolution that the vacancy consequent upon the resignation of Mr Pritchard be filled up. THE RAINFALL. Upon the recommendation of the Surveyor, it was ordered that he procure a gauge for the purpose of recording the rainfall in the district at stated intervals, the cost of the instrument not to exceed £ 1 Is. FINANCE. The finance committee's report was read and adopted, from which it appeared that the general account had been overdrawn to the extent of JE269 6s., while the sewage account was in credit to the amount of X222 6s. 7d. The Board then separated.
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District Jutclligewa. DOWLAIS. IMPUDENT LICENSING OFFENCE. — William Knight, landlord of the Sun Inn, Dowlais, was on Saturday last, at the Merthyr police-court, summoned under sec. 3 of the Licensing Act of 1872, for selling intoxicating liquors without a license. Defendant was granted a license to sell refreshments from two till six o'clock, in Pendarren Park, on the 30th of April last, the occasion being a fete and gala, but although he was warned of the offence he was committing he persisted in keeping on selling up to half-past ten o'clock, at which time the ground was cleared. Mr Plews, who appeared for the defence, contended that the summons had been issued under the wrong section of the statute, and asked that it should be amended. The Stipendiary refused the application on the ground that as the defendant had sold after six o'clock, he had done so without a license. Mr Plews than addressed the bench with regard to mitigation of the penalty, the maximum being £ 50. The Stipendiary said he had never heard a more wilful disregard of the magistrates' per- mission. Defendant was fiued C5 and costs. In reply to a request made by Mr Plews, the bench agreed to state a case on the point he had raised. TREHARRIS. ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT. —We are glad to see that the annual report of Her Majesty's Inspector, with regard to the Treharris School, is so favourable. Part of it runs as follows The school continues to increase, and its present condition reflects much credit on the staff as a whole, and on the head master in par- ticular, who has extended its good influence by forming a library and a museum." MOUNTAIN ASH. GROSS CHARGE.—At the Merthyr police-court, on Wednesday, Roger Rees, a collier, of 37, Glyngwyn-street, was charged before the stipendiary with an unnatural offence at Moun- tain Ash, early on Sunday morning, Prisoner, who denied the offence, was committed for trial at the assizes. THE WORKMAN'S HALL.—The local board having decided at their last sitting that it would be advisable to purchase the Workman's Hall, a meeting of the shareholders of the building was held last week to take the matter into consid eration. It was decidedjto sell the hall for £ 1000 and in addition to make application to the public for a further sum of Y,1500 in it shares for the purpose of erecting the proposed new public hall. SAVED FROM DROWNING.—On Sunday even- ing last, a little fellow named Thomas, aged about eight years, was playing on the banks of the canal, not far from the Cresselly, when he accidentally fell into the wateY. He would certainly have been drowned, had not a man named William Ewens, who, as it-happened, was passing at the time, jumped in and effected his rescuo. The lad's home is at Glyngwyn-street, Miskin. A compliment is due to Ewens for the timely energy which he displayed. MAY FAIR.—The annual May Fair was held on Monday last, in the Bruce Arms field, in- stead of in ithe'stieets, as usual. This change, for which the police are to be thanked, is con- sidered to have been a great improvement, as the great crowding which has: from year to year taken place in the thoroughfare was almost insufferable. The day was fine, and the place was crowded with pleasure seekers. There was an unusual number of shows, merry-go-rounds, and the customary paraphernalia, all the owners of which seemed to bo doing a roaring trade. BANKRUPTCY COURT. — At the Aberdare County Court, on Tuesday last, before Mr Registrar Howells, Wm. Whitmarsh, grocer and fruiterer, Mountain Ash, underwent his public examination under the Bankruptcy Act. The debtor gave it that losses in trade was the principal cause of his insolvency. The state- ment of accounts showed a deficiency of £ 154 18s. 8d. The examination was closed. MERTHYR. THE LATE RECTOR.-At the parish church, on Saturday evening last, a funeral sermon on the late rector was preached in Welsh by the Vicar of Glyntaff. The discourse, which was an eloquent and impressive one, was delivered in an earnest manner, and was listened to with great attention. ASSAULTING THE POLICE.-David Allen, labourer, Dowlais, was charged before Mr Bishop, at the police-court on Monday last. with being drunk and disorderly on the Satur- day previous, and with assaulting P.C. Herbert Evans, while in the execution of his duty. Defendant was fined 10s and costs for assaulting the constable, and 5s and costs for the minor offence. RHONDDA VALLEY. A DESERTER.—David Edwards was brought up before Mr Ignatius Williams, at the Ystrad police-court, on Monday last, charged with be- ing a deserter from a Welsh Regiment. De- fendant was committed to gaol to await his escort. SAD EPISODE.—A strange affair took place in the Rhondda Valley, on Monday last. A man named Nicholas James, aged 54 years, was seen at the Pandy Railway Station, by P.C. Llew- ellyn, Dinas, who asked him what he wanted there. James said he was in search of his wife who was living with another man. The con- stable, noticing something about his appear- ance, enquired, later on, if he would not like to go home. James replied that he was going to Penrhiwfer. Shortly after, he walked into a house, and expired. P.C. Llewellyn informed the wife, who is living at 24, Glamorgan-terrace, Penrhiwfer, of the occurrence. She said that she had not seen deceased for 14 years, for which space of time he had deserted her and her children, and she refused to have anything to do with the body, which was consequently placed in a stable, pending a coroner's enquirv. ========—=—=
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(BbitJivM Cantiter. To the Editor of the ABERDARE TIMES. Sir,—I think everyone who has occasion to pass through Elizabeth-street on a dark night will join with me in saying that gas lamps, like angels visits, are few and far between." This is one of the worst lighted streets in the town, and although I have no desire to increase local burdens, still I think ,having regard to the state of the street and the population of the district, everyone will agree with me when I say that an additional gas lamp is by no means a luxury but an absolute necessity. Messrs Davies and Hutcheson's surgery is situate in one of the darkest spots of the street, and I have seen many decrepit old people having serious falls in trying to get there. The new lamp, which would not cost much, should be fixed near Mr Richard Lewis's ironfoundry. At night time the corner of Griffith-street, which runs into Elizabeth-street, is very dangerous to strangers, and if one misses his footing he fancies he is going over a Switzerland cliff. Whilst thank- ing you for assisting me to point out a much needed want, I beg to inform the public that I am NOT A GAS DIRECTOR.
PAWNING A PAIR OF TROUSERS…
PAWNING A PAIR OF TROUSERS MEDICINE. JAMES FBANCIS THOMAS lives in Poutnewynydd? Pontypool, Monmouthshire. He is now twenty-thre« age, living with his mother, a widow. Some eleven then a mere boy, he went to work in the coal-pit as # in order to assist his mother in rearing her family > children. Soou, however, the little fellow broke dOe ØJ health; but the necessities of the family seemed to it, and he continued to toil in the mines, suffering all' from the effects of indigestion, an agonising asthma, in such a troublesome form that the boy was to lie in bed Working through the day, and restioS *•Jf he could in an arm chair during the night naturally mined his constitution. Year by year his health greff and worne, until at last rheumatism came with all its agony. One joint after another became swollen and so that he was obliged to stop work. In this sad now young man was confined to the house for two 0 suffering all that mortal could endure. One Physic'8^ j another was called upon to treat his complaint, but 10 e benefit, for the poor fellow continued to grow 0 worse. Hoping to find some means ofrehef,a o sal j) doctors was held, when it was decided fefiat an organic dl of the heart existed in an ineurabia form, and that aid could not afford relief. He Nvai given up to die- years ofexpensive treatment h ul exhausted the little Sl of the mother, and they had no maney to buy even the saries life. But a fond mother never gives up There y^as one 3park of hope left. Some one had told remed that had cured so many cases—even when as bOf°i as this °ne s -emed to be—and. the mother's love went her dear boy. But how to g^tthe medicine was the Their money was entirely gone. The boy had a nevf trousers that he had been too ill to wear, and the reasened within herself ■« If the boy is to die h-j will them, so I may as well pledge them for medicine j effort to save his life." Strange as it may appear, th' of medicine procured at the chemist's shop in Pontvp0" J the money obtained ftom the pawnbroker affected a > this hopeless case, which had beeu pronounced as But it ia only just to say that if the chemist had kn" A the wants of ttie family the medicine could have be* j tained without a visit to the pawnbroker. It is no* two yeats since this took place, and young James Thomas has been working in the coal-pit underground since, earns extra pay for overwork, which he is able to Of course he never had organic disease of the heart supposed. The palpitation, rheumatism, and mere symptoms of the real disease which was dyp indigestion, for which the remedy was especially (Jlj Those who wish to communicate with this young 2 to him at the above address, and he will vouch for thecal properties of Seigel's Syrup, the article that affected most miraculous cure. The following letter is from a c"i who thought that the facts sh juld be made k°0JSl '• James Francis Thomas, of Pontnewynydd, near pool, age twenty three, collier, was ill for nine years, to do any work for three years,never lay downing! nine years, sleeping in a stooping posture, was tre»t'J|( nearly all the doctors for miles around, who generally fj his complaint to be rheumatism and heart disease of a nature, aud beyond all power to cure. When hope # died out he was persuaded to try Seigel's Syrup aQ^vy1 delight of his relatives and astonishment of his neig" after taking half a bottle he could lie down in bed- f taking one bottle he went to work. Has now tate bottles and on with the third and is quite well and His mother is in i^pture?, and san talk of nothing e, t his marvellous cure, and wishes me to make it knoW1 ¡ .(
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JOTTINGS BY THE WAY.
JOTTINGS BY THE WAY. The number of noted Welshmen, who have been removed by the hand of Death during tho past few weeks is truly appalling. The Hector of Merthyr; Dr Rees, of Swansea; Brinley Richards; "Tanymarian"; the Key. Simon Evans, of Hebron; Sir Watkin Wynn; and Mr D. Bowen of Dowlais, were all among those whom we could hardly afford to spare. # # It is a melancholy fact that Tanymarian's name was conspicuous on the pamphlets of the National Eisteddfod as one of the adjudicators in music. A selection from his "Storm of Tiberias" was also a subject of competition. Both his form, and the forms of the others who have been laid low, will be sadly missed fiom the different national gatherings which they were wont to take part in. # # It is to be hoped that the man Harman, who Was fined at the police court on Tuesday, for unramming a shot which had failed to "go off," will take the lesson to heart. The constant plea" in extenuation of this offence seems to be the saving of trouble, but what is an hour's delay against the lives of a whole pit-full of men The practice, which the Welsh Methodists have laigely adopted, of holding meetings for the purpose of improving congregational sing- ing, is an excellent one, and all the other relig- ious denominations should lose no time in fol- lowing suit. Congregational singing has been in a great measure neglected, and, consequent- ly, notwithstanding the fact that it is one of the most important features of public worship, it is, in too many instances, in a horribly backward state. The usual method of conducting these sing- ing Cymanfaoedd" is, perhaps, not generally known. The choirs of the different chapels concerned practice, separately or unitedly, as the case may be, the tunes chosen for the r occasion, and on the day of the meeting sing i, them together, under the conductorship of some well-known musical gentleman, who points out the defects as compared with a good style of congregational singing. The: results, to our personal knowledge, have proved, as a whole, highly satisfactory. # # The fair which took place at Mountain Ash on Monday was like every fair—full of amusing incidents to the watchful observer. The "little horses" alone held upon their well-worn backs sufficient matter to occupy him for hours. The different feelings with which people were whirled round to the music of the barrel-organ; the wonderful modes of sitting a horse and the conversations that ensued, were surely worthy of a chapter in Pickwick Papers." One gentleman, we noticed, seemed as if he had been born on the back of a horse. He sat it so naturally. Indeed, he appeared to be glued to it. The next one that came under our observation looked as though he were on a battle-field, and riding to victory or death. We really thought at one time that he would have gone over tho horse's head in his eagerness. # # Yet another seemed to bo just a little afraid. He apparently wished that he had not ventured on such a dangerous concern. He clung to the iron bar in a very nervous manner, and when the ride at last came to an end, he got down, and walked off the field, as though he had enough of it for life. Buttheseinstancosare only the one fiftieth part of what we could chronicle had we the space at our command. What with the shouting of the showmen and the clamour of tho pleasure seekers, and the screaming of the silly girls, and the melodious cadences of the instruments, there was—well, there was something worth hearing. # # An accident, that might have have terminated fatally, took place at a very dangerous spot in Cardiff-road on Saturday uight. There is an extremely awkward drop of about two feet in the pavement, nearly opposite the Rose and Castle and an old woman, named Ann Doyle, about seventy years of age, in passing over this place, lost herfootingaud fell. She was picked up in a senseless state. Some years age, an old gentleman, named Colson, lost his life in falling over a similar step in the pavement at Aberaman. Surely, some- thing should be done to amend such places and prevent similar accidents in the future. It is to be hoped that whoever is responsible for this particular part will take cognisance of this fact and look to the matter immediately. It will be noticed with pleasure that a great and much needed improvement is being carried out at the Great Western Railway Station. A place of exit is to be constructed for those alighting from the train on tho down line. This will do away with the dangerous necessity of crossing the line in front of the engine and going through the station yard. Under the new arrangement, people will be leaving by a footpath which is being constructed on the town side of the railway bridge. The great need which existed for the introduction of this new feature will be apparent to everyone. CONTRIBUTED JOTTINGS. [Under this heading, we shall be pleased to insert any notes that our readers may choose to send in, provided they are not personal, and that with them are enclosed the writer's name and address.] The hopes of "Cyclist" to obtain a reply from the Secretary to his letter on the subject of "The Aberdare Workmen's Bicycle < lub's" intentions have not yet been realized. He, however, had an intimation in a letter from one of their members that they '.vould be happy to see him and hand him a copy of the rules at their next meeting. But this is not exactly what he required and it is not creditable to their Secretary, whose duty it was to give a direct reply, as his office intimates. Why do they not state their inten- tions openly ? are they not worthy of publicity F If their intentions are benefical, why not state them and then they might except patronage. There were a number of young ladies and gentleman deceived by the non-appearance of the Aberaman Brass Band at the Park on hursday. I hey had relied upon dancing on ihe green, but upon arrival at the Park the enlivening strains could not be he heard and upon further quest no band was to be seen. I quite sympathise 'II< with them, as besides being deceived they were subject to vexation of spirit; but the walk did the little dears good. The Park is a nice, healthy place for recrea- tion, so the walk was not thrown away. I hope this hint to the Band will not be thrown away, and that the next walk and anticipations of the young folk will'not be, with tho young lady in the opera "Patience," "crushedagain." The champion of the Aberdare Conservative Club and Association measured my jotting on that subject in a previous issue by the sections it was devidedinto, and contributed, as will be II observed, the same quantity. He seems very well informed and insinuates that I am not a member of that body, as if I could not suggest some reforming measures and belong to the club as well; but I conclude be measures everyone by his own yardstick. May be he joined the club for the purpose of wetting his parched lips on Sunday, and is under the sup- position that every other member does so for the same purpose. Then he says I let him into a secret, although he has not the good manners to thank me for it, but requests a further supply to add to his knowledge from my funds. If he makes known his wants I shall be happy to endeavour to oblige him if you, Mr Editor, will permit me to do so. His verbosity assumes a nature intended to intimidate, but I thinkp may say I am rather beyond that. I am not such a timid little lamb as he supposes.