Merthyr Times and Dowlais Times and Aberdare Echo

M R. D. AT THOMASR^I. P. Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Thomas started for Algiers on Saturday. Mr. Thomas intends remaining abroad to enjoy a much needed rest until the commencement of the Parliamentary Session, and we are informed that no correspondence will be forwarded to the hon. member during his absence. THE MERTHYR WATER BILL. The last meeting of the Breconshire County Council, as at present constituted, was held on Fri- day, when it was resolved to offer no opposition to the Merthyr Water Bill. The examiners into proofs of compliance with the standing orders met at West- minister on Monday, and ordered the Bill to be pre- sented to the House of Commons. GELLIGAER RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. A meeting of the Gelligaer and Rhigos District Council was held on Saturday last, at the Union Workhouse, Mr. Matthew Truran, chairman, presid- ing.—Mr. Jones, surveyor, presented a report upon the Barry Railway Bill, so far as it affected Gelligaer. It was agreed to appoint a committee to wait upon the directors of the company, with a view to an arrangement being come to for the protection of the property of the Council, proposed to be disturbed by the scheme. SUICIDE AT TREHARRIS. On Tuesday morning the inhabitants of Treharris were horrified to hear of a tragic occurrence which had taken place in their midst that morning. A man named Evan Llewellyn, a resident of Llantwit Vardre, who had been there for a few days on a visit to his brother-in-law, Thomas Morris, Edward-street, was found with his throat cut in a small wood just below Twyngarreg Farm. The instrument with which the rash deed was done was a pocket knife, which he had purchased the previous evening. The poor fellow nad been suffering from ill-health for some time past, and it is conjectured that that may have so affected his mind as to lead him to this terrible deed. He was not quite dead when found, and he was conveyed to the residence of his brother-in-law, where he breathed his last.

I THE CHRONICLES OF DOWLAIS. FROM THE "BOOK OF DAYS" OF IOAN AB IORWERTH. OF THE DISAPPOINTED FOOTING MEN. In the Chronicles of Dowlais it is recorded that I from of old unto this present there hath been a strange ceremony among men which is called "Footing," and it is kept up in this wise. Whenso- I ever a man from a far country cometh to labour in the iron vineyard the custom requireth that he pay unto one of the men who acted for all that are with him so many talents of silver. And the men go to the inn, I and there they spend the talents in strong drink, saying all mauner of good things of the new man as the strong drink looseneth their tong ies. And the man that payeth the talents is henceforth numtiered with the old hands, and men speak of him as he that hath paid hie footings." Now it came to pass in the 58th year of Queen Victoria, the same in which the Lion and the Bear said "Let us be friends" Rnd it was so, that two strange men came to labour with the men in the town of Dowlais. And when the custom of the footings was made plain unto them, they paused not, but saiql, Yea, we will pay and com- plain not; lo, we will each pay five talents unto the men whom ye yourselves shall choose." And the men paid the talents, in all ten talents, unto two men who were named to receive them. But not many of the men knew of these things, for only two or three had spoken of the footings unto the new the multi- tude knew not of it. And it came to pass on the morrow after the men had received the ten talents from the strangers, that they came not to the iron vineyard. And the men besought one another say- ing, Tell me, I pray thee, where are our brethren unto whom the strangers paid the talents of silver?" And no man could tel). And another day passed, and the men could Wit he found. But it came to pass that a messenger came to the vineyard and said, Lo, I have beheld the twu men whom ye seek. They tarried in the inn which lieth not half a Sabbath Day'« journey from this piftce as the crow flies. If ye will hearken unto my words, and will come with me, I will show re the place where they tarried." And ItS he yet spake, behold, one of the men whom they had sought came unto them. And he spake strange words in a tongue that was thick and husky, and they comprehended him not. And he moved about among the men as if he were a machine that could nor stop, swaying to the right and to the left as a reed that is shaken by the wind. And the centurion, who till then had said nothing, came to the man and bade him leave the vineyard forth- with, saying Go, thou, and spend the rest of thy time -in the inn, and come not here again, lest the guardians of the law seize thee, aud thou be cast into outer darkness." And all the men who had lost the footings which the roan had drunk cried with one voice, Great is the centurion who hath Wen set over us, for he is just and feareth not any man." And the other man who had tarried at the inn came also to work, and the centurion spake not to him nor sent him away, because he was not overcome with strong drink. But all the men reviled him, and wheresoever he went there they went also, saying, Port wine and cigur-r-r-rs." And the man's hfe grew heavy unto him, and men say that ere many days have passed it shall 1)(11 recorded in the "Book of Days" that the man hath been gathered to his fathers. WHITE BLACK MEN AND THEIR ENEMIES. And while the things of which this history telleth were going on in the sight of men, behold there was tribulation in the tents of the white-black men who had journeyed into the laud of Bryehan. For behold, while yet they were rejoicing in spirit at whkt they had done, it was told unto them how a new set of white-black men had beeu called together by Edwin the Imitator. And the white-black men who bad first arisen were vexed in spirit, for they kntw that their enemies were young and untried ones, and they feared lest the multitude of the people would not know oue party from the other. And they were gathered together in the tent of John, the same is he which carrieth the money bags, and communed with one another what they should do. And Thomas the Horse-Dressmaker, and Abraham-ab-Abram, and divers others spake, saying We have heard the sing- ing of the Raw Men, and the sound is not pleasant to our ears. What shall we do that mankind may know we have naught to do with the new peopled" And they communed with one another again and again until at last one of their number said Lo, we will go unto our friends of the Mcrtkyr Times and will tell our sorrows unto them, and will call upon them to issue a proclamation for us." And it was done. And the proclamation was worded in this wise—" Notice to the public. The Excelsior Minstrels have no con- nection with any other troupe. The Excelsior perfor- mance will takt? place on February 7, and not before then. One half of the proceeds will be given to the Philharmonic Society. Remember the date—February 7, and remember, too, that the Excelsior Minstrels j are all picked artistes." And when the white-black men saw this proclamation, they said "It is well," and their hearts were filled with joy. And the proclama- tion was spread broadcast among the nations, and all men spake of it, saying Great is the wisdom of the Excelsior men." Excelsior men."

"NEGLECTED ABERAMAN." Our Aberaman correspondent writes There is It movement on foot among the ratepayers here to follow up the suggestions thrown out by "Tyro" and "Your Aberaman Correspondent," as to the necessity of getting the local council and the powers that be to give more of their attention to these two lower wards. II. is mooted that circulars be issued calling a com- mittee, consisting of representative men from the various centres of the wards to consider the advis- ability of taking the matter in hand, and to make certain demands for local improvements necessary to those parts of the district,

PRESENTATION TO THE REV. T. C. RICHARDS, B.A., CEFN. On Tuesday evening the friends of the liev. T. C. j Richards, B.A., curate of St. Jehu's Church. Cefn, assembled at the Cefn Infants' Hoard School to present him with a handsome testimonial as a mark of appreciation for the services rendered by him dur- Ii ing his stay at Cern. There was a large attendance, comprising friends and subscribers. The ehair was I taken by Mr. Morris, C.C. Songx, &o,, were ren- dered by Mrs. Williams, Miss Annie Millward, Mr. Tom James, Miss G. Jenkms. Miss M. J. Thomas, I Mr. E. Jone-s, Mr. T. Evans, and the Glee Party. I Addresses were delivered by the R-v. J. K. Jbnkins, rector, Captain Joms, Mr. J. Rogers, Mr. Llewelyn, I Mr. James .Jone", Mr. llarpur, and Mr. Mathew I Owen. The presentation, which consisted of R gold w atch and chain, with a cnxsa Waobed, peneiI case, a purse of gold, together with a cruet stand, by Mr. and Mrs. Fred James, was made by the chairman in an appropriate address. The recipient responded in I a speech of great feeling and inteiest. The proceed- ings were brought to a close by singing Hen Wlad I fy Nhad iu." j

ABERDARE AND THE ELECTRIC LIGHT. INTERVIEW WITH MR. GEORGE WILSON. In our paragraph last week referring to Mr. M. R. David's intention of lighting up a portion of the town by electricity we omitted to mention a few interesting details. In addition to the very fine engine, two dynamos capable of lighting 500 16-candle power incandescent lamps, and other electric plant have been purchased. The contract has been given to Messrs. George Wilson and Co., electrical engineers, Cambrian Works, Aberdare. The lighting of the town being the chief topic of conversation we thought that a few facts about the electric light in Aberdare would be interesting to our readers. One of our reporters therefore called on Mr. George Wilson, the head of the firm of Messrs. George W ilson and Co., at his residence, Bryntirion, a few days ago. In the course of conversation Mr. Wilson said that be was the first engineer to carry out any electrical work under the regulations of the Board of Trade in South Wales, the Ogmore Valley being the first place lit by electric light under the Board of Trade. He came to Aberdare in 1885, and it was the 1st of July in that year that gave birth to the electric light in Aberdare. Mr. Wilson then laid the light at the Waynes Merthyr Colliery, and the management of the machinery has been in his hands ever since. At that time a 20-horse power engine, with a dynamo capable of lighting 200 16-candle power incandescent lamps, was er,ccted, but since then two more dynamos each capable of giving the same light, have been added. The wires cover nearly a mile and a quarter, and reach from Sir W. T. Lewis' residence (the Mardy) to Gospel Hall. All the machinery was made at the Dare Villas by Mr. Wilson, and it reflects great credit upon him that he has been able to turn out appliances which have wcrked so successfully. After- wards he lit up many other collieries with the fame light, and recently he carried out the contract placed in his hands by Mr. M. R. David to light up the Empire Theatre with electricity. Here again the light works admirably. This is the first theatre that was lit by electricity in Wales. By an entirely new process, which is an original idea of Mr. Wilson, the electric light has been introduced on the stage. The plant is now constructed in such a manner as to enable the stage-manager to turn the light up and down to suit all requirements. Thjg can be done with much greater facility than gas, and the effect is a long way better. The engine, by another idea of Mr. Wilson's, is also governed electrically, so that power may be turned on or off the engine without affecting the speed. This is a splendid improvement, and one which he may be well proud of. He has only ^just completed lighting up the Abergorki Colliery, and there the light gives every satisfaction. He has lit up a great number of collieries in the district, and is already engaged in lighting up others. He i? of opinion that to light up the central part of Aberdare as proposed by the new company would cost between £7,000 and £8,000, On invitation our reporter inspected the Cambrian Works, which are close to Mr. Wilson's residence. His men were then engaged in making a couple of dynamos for collieries. He has a large number of the latest testing apparati, which aro a sight to see. After seeing and haying explained to him various intricate workings, our reporter left believing that the study of electricity was not so easy as it seemed. Mr. Wilson himself said that he knew a great deal about the subject, and yet really kuew nothing at all. Aberdare may well feel proud that they have in their midst a company of electricians who can carry out such successful work with machinery made by themselves in Sweet 'Berdar."

CHARGE AGAINST A GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYMAN. Edward Lancey is a brakesman employed by the Great Western at Aberdare Station. On Tuesday, at the Aberdare Police-court, he was charged with steal- ing a pound of biscuits from a truck belonging tu the company on the 18th inst. Mr. J. H. Jones, Cardiff, defended.—John Ovveu Jpnes, 57, Dean-street, a clerk in the employ of the prosecuting company, said that the prisoner was a brakesman. On the day in question he saw him standing opposite a truck in the yard. When prisoner saw him lie ran away. In the truck he found a, lamp and a coupling pole. There was a box of biscuits in the triick which had been opened. The prisoner was off duty at the time lie saw him, and had nq right to be in the yard.—Cross- examined He was supposed to be pft: duty at 7 o'clock. He could not say whether it was the custom for one brakesman not to leave until the other came, but he believed it was. Prisoner was 100 yards away from his eabiii. lIe would swear that the prisoner was the man he saw. He knew the man, but did not call him by his name. He shouted out something to him. The man had always been of good character. Mr. John Hame-v a detective 111 the employ of the Gteat Western Railway Company applied {or a remaud until ne^t week, which was granted,

FUNERAL OF MR. J. W. JONES, J.P. 1 MOUNTAIN ASH. On Thursday afternoon last, the funeral of Mr. J. W. Jones, J.P., chairman of the Mountain Ash Dis- trict Council, took place at the Mountain Ash Cemetery amid every token of profound respect and sympathy. Before leaving the residence of the deceased a short service was conducted by the Rev. Owen Jones, who read a portion of Scripture, and the Rev. W. I. Morris, Pontypridd, offered up prayer. The procession, which was exceedingly large, was formed in Oxford-street at 2.30 in the following order :—Ministers of the Gospel as follows Revs. W. I. Morris, I., Pontypridd; H. P. Jenkins, I., Aberaman; M. D. Jones, M., Mountain Ash; W. Williams, B., Mountain Ash; T. T. Hughes, B., Mountain Ash H. O. Hughes, W., Mountain Aah Russell .Tames, W., Mountain Ash Owen Jones, I., Mountain Ash; B. Lloyd, B.D., vicar, Mountain Ash; T. Anthony, I., Mountain Ash: D. Lloyd, M., Penrhiwceiber T. J. Edwards, M., Penrhiw- ceiber; W. R. Jones, B., Penrhiwceiber B. Evans, B., Gadlys; and J. F. Williams, B., Navigation. Then came the deacons of chapels, members and officials of School Boards, representatives of the press, eifteddfod committee, trustees and committees of building societies, tradesmen, members of the Independent Order of Rechabites, teachers of schools, scholars, general public, and the Bethania Choir, who sang hymns which had been printed on slips for the use of the members. The body came next, the coffin being literally covered with wreaths, and on each side the following gentlemen, who are deacons at Bethania Chapel, acted as palI-bearers, walking the whole of the way Messrs. W. Bevan, Henry Kynon, John Davies, and M. George, on the right, and Messrs. Isaac Jones, James Davies, David Davies, and B. Prosser on the left. The mourners were as follows: Mrs. J. W. Jones (widow), Mr. Emrys Ernest Jones (son), Miss Amy Jones (daughter), Miss Rachael Jones (daughter), Mr. David Williams (nephew), Miss H. C. Williams (niece), Mrs. John Watkins, Master Willie, Archy, Katie, Maggie and Gracie Grier, Mrs. Elizabeth Evans, Brecon Mrs. Jones, Beaufort; Mr. John Williams, Brecon; Mr. Rees Evans, Pontypridd Mr. Tom Evans, Brecon Miss Elizabeth Williams, Brecon; Miss Evans, Builth Mrs. B. Thomas, Carmarthen; Mrs. Thomas, Merthyr; Mr. and Mrs. Cook, Here- ford Mr. and Mr". J. Williams, Mountain Ash; Mrs. J. Edwards, Brynaman Miss Ginevra Nellie and Master Earnest Williams, Carmarthen Mr. Thomas Anthony Mr. and Mrs. George Lloyd, Hfertlnir Times Mr. and Mrs. Edward Evans, Brynguhvg Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Adlam, Miss Jessie Watkins, Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Richards, Mr. and Mrs. Pugh, Mr. and Mrs. Waters, Aberaman Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Bennett, and Mr. and Mrs. W. Morgan. The procession having been formed the mournful cortege started very slowly, the choir sing- ing that beautiful Welsh hymn, Daeth vr awr i'm ddiano adre." The route then lay through Oxford- street, over the main town bridge to Jeffrey-street, Caegarw, when a halt was made, and the body of the decea?«d was taken into Bethania Welsh Independent Chapel, where for many years Mr. Jones occupied the position of deacon and superintendent of the Sunday School. The service in the chapel lasted about an hour and a half, and commenced by reading and prayer by the Rev. H. P. Jenkins, Aberaman. Then followed the Revs. W. I. Morris, Pontypridd M. D. Jones, Mountain Ash W. Williams, and Mr. Jonathan Williams, J.P., Hargoeri, all of whom spoke in the warmest terms and praise, and bore high testimony to the sterling character of the deceased, and the valuable services he had rendered the town generally during the many years he lived in the place. The service ended, the procession was again formed, and wended its way up A lien Vstreet in the direction of the cemetery, the choir under the leadership of Mr. Williams and Hugh Ellis, singing all the way the well-known funeral hymns, Yn y dyfroedd mawr a'r tonau," and Beth sydd i IUlln y hyd." The cemetery was reached at 4.50 p.m., just as the gloom of the evening was setting in. After the coffin had been lowered to its last resting place the impres- sive service was opened by the Rev. T. Anthony, who was followed by the Revs. B. Evans, Gadlys, and H. O. Hughes, Mountain Ash. The choir then sang as only a Welsh choir can sing, Bydd myrdd o ryfeddodau," and the vast concourse of people slowly dispersed. The undertaking arrangements were ably carried out by Mr. Kichard Morgan, undertaker, Jeff- rey-street, who supplied the shell and coffin, the latter being polished oak, with heavy brass furniture and side rods, whilst many of the mourning coaches were supplied by Mr. Wiltshire, Oxford-street. It would be unfair to close our report without speaking just a word of the credit which is due to the marshals who had charge of the processional arrangements, especially Mr. William Dally and Mr. Adam Clark, who acted in the capacity of chief marshals. The others were Messrs. Alderman Jones, Evan Jones, James Evans, Thomas Davies, William Jones, and D. P. Davies, all of whom did their work well, and gave every satisfaction. At Bethania Welsh Congregational Chapel copious references were made to him from the pulpit by the pastor, Rev. Owen Jones, last Sunday evening. Mr. Jones (said the rev. gentleman) was a man of faith. This was the foundation of his character. The laws of the spiritual world ruled his conduct in all spheres of life. It becomes clearer every day that men of faith only conquer this world, and are to lead it onwards in all spheres of life. His was a life of service. He had a passion for service. He gave himself up entirely to serve his generation. Tbe Nonconformist Churches of Wales have been led on to their present pre-eminent position by a hoat tf such leaders, elders," and pastors," trained and nourished in her Sunday schools, as the one whose death they now mourned. These are the men we are enjoined to hold in loving remembrance. For they that have served well as deacons gain to themselves a good standing and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus." BANKRUPTCY OF A DOWLAIS CATTLE DEALER. On Wednesday, at the Merthyr Bankruptcy Court, before Mr. Registrar Lewis, Thomas William?, late cattle dealer, Dowlais, came up for examination by the Official Receiver. Mr. John Vaughau appeared on behalf of the debtor, and two or three creditors were also present. The bankrupt on being examined by Mr. W. L. Daniel, said that he had not concealed any cattle or anything belonging to his estate. Any rumour to the contrary was false. He had sustained severe losses among his cattle owing to depreciation in value. He wasoound to sell, as all his creditors were pressing for payment. He wished to correct his statement that instead of £3,481 10s. due to unsecured creditors, his liabilities amounted to £4,689 15s. 7d. This was due to the fact that there was money owing to the bank and other creditors which he had not counted. He had rented eight farms but h&d not kept any books. His overdraft at the bank was very large, and he was forced to pay heavy bank charges. Circumstances prevented his giving up business when he found it did not pay. He had insured his life for J65,000, and had paid JB692 in pre- miums, but these had been allowed to lapse. He had been persuaded in some instances by cashiers at the bank. He had to pay extra premium because ho was a publican. He filed a petition at Pontypridd 17 years ago, and paid 7s. 6d. in the J3, but he had paid some of his creditors 20s. in the £ since then. His income since December 1891 had been £20,37717H. 9d., and he had paid out during that period £ 20,410. The examination was then closed.

TRAGIC AFFAIR AT ABER TILLERY. At the Tredegar Police-court on Tuesday, Albert Andrews, 18, an under gamekeeper, was charged with feloniously shooting David Rcbins with intent to do bodily injury, on January 8th.—Mr. L. E. Webb, Pontypool, defended.—The prosecutor said that he was a mason living at Cwmtillery, and on the 8th inst. he was crossing the mountain between Blaina and Cwnitillery, when he met the prisoner, who had a gun. Prisoner asked bim what he was doing there, and demanded his name. Prosecutor said he was doing no harm, as he was on the footpath. Prisoner then caught, him by the waistcoat, and said, "Come on with me." He told him to keep his hands off him. Prisoner rose the gun and said, Come on, or I will put this into you. Prosecutor said, Don't do that, I have done nothing." and then ran from him. Prisoner ran a little distance after him, and when about 25 yards off he raised the gun and fired after him. The shots went through his left ear. The prosecutor ran on some distance further, and prisoner discharged another shot after him, this time hitting him on the shoulders and back. Prosecutor, when he got heme communicated with the police, and took out a warrant on the following day.-In reply to Mr. Webb prosecutor said that lie had not gone off the footpath. He admitted giving prisoner the name of Harris of Blaina," which was not correct. —In reply ) to the Magistrate's Clerk prosecutor said that he had no weapon in his possession. Frederick Robins (11) brother of the prosecutor said that on the 8th he WAS walking on in front of his brother across the mountain when he heard shouting. He looked around and saw the prisoner firing at his brother twice, and when the latter came up blood was running from his ear.—By Mr. Webb He was about 230 yard' away from the prisouei when he fired at his brother. The dogs which were with his brother were examined when they came up to see it they had been shot, and it was found that one of them had received four shots. George Robins, mason, Cwmtillery, father of the prosecutor said that he was an eye-witness of the affair. lie was about 130 yards in front of David. He heard the reports of the gun, and returned to see what had happened On going home lie examined his son and found 17 shpt marks in his back, the blood being drawn by some of them. There were three shot marks in the left ear, two of which had pierced the flesh.—By Mr. Webb The path on which they walked was a public one, and he had gone that way for years without being interfered with. Sergeant J. Price, Abertillerv, examined the prose-, cutor on the following day AND found shot-niarks on his back, on the left ear, aud on the head, He appre- hended the prisoner on the 14th, and charged him, and be made no reply. Mr. Webb addressed the Bench, AND pleaded for a mitigated sentence on the ground that the prisoner had no intention of inflicting bodily injury on the defendant. The Bench, after a brief deliberation, committed the prisoner for trial at the Monmouth Assizes, bail being accepted to the amount of £100.

TEtyPER4XCE AT AHEPVAMAN. The opponents of ah'ohol are making a stir here, and an endeavour is put forth to secure a hall to give nightly entertainments, lectures, lessons, &c., to the young people. An influential committee is labouring to secure subscriptions to purchase a magic lantern and appurtenances, which, together with the aid of local speakers, vocalists, instrumentalists, reciters, &E., will enable thetn to provide free public entertain- ment each evening of the week. The Father Mat'.iew Lifeboat Lodge of Good Templars are promoting a cofTee supper and soiree to attract nuance" to their fund. Mr. W. J. Heppell, Cwmaman, lira consented t9 preside,

THE NELSON TEMPERANCE BAND. On Monday evening la%t, the members of the Nelson Temperance Brass and Reed Band, met at the vestry of Penuel Chapel for the purpose of in- augurating Master Roland Thomas, of Brvnllefrith, as their president. At the motion of Mr. T. Every, chairman of the committee, Master Thomas was elected to the chair. After grace had been sung, ample justice was done to the excellent supper which had been provided by the committee, after which several toasts were submitted and duly honoured, the proceedings being also enlivened by mueic. In replying to the toast of The President," the presi- dent. on rising to respond, was greeted with For he's a jolly good fellow," and with his voice trembling with emotion, he said that he thanked them for the honour which they had done him, and for the manner in which they had welcomed him. He did not feel that he was deserv ing of all the praise which they bad bestowed upon him, but still he thanked them from the liottom of his heart for the good wishes so kindly expressed. He also wished to compliment them upon the very excellent supper which they had provided, they were evidently men of business, and knew how to do things in good style when they'set about it. He hoped that in the near future he would be better able to fulfil the honourable position which the liand had conferred upon him. He also promised that whatever might lie in his power to do to further the interests and prosperity of the band, he would do it willingly and with pleasure. He hoped that they would all continue to stick together and pull in the same direc- tion as they did at present, and then they would very soon have <t band that would be a credit to them, and that in many years to come they would always lie able to look back with pleasure upon the many hours which they had spent together in the Nelson Band. After the President had concluded, "Arhyd ynos" was sung by Mr. M. Evans, and then "The Success of the Band was proposed in a neat little speech by Mr. W. Jones, which was responded to by Mr. A. J. Jeffries, bandmaster. The song, "My sweetheart," was then sung by Mr. D. Davies, after which May Bloom" was played by the band, and then the toast of The Tradesmen and Supporters of the Band," was proposed by Mr. D. Williams, and responded to by Mr. W. H. Richards, who, in reply, said that the progress which they had made during the comparatively short time they had been at it, proved that these young men took an interest in the band, and that they did not spend their time and hard-earned oash in something which did them no good, but thn.t they utilized both to their own advantage and edification. They were a credit to the place in which they lived, as well as to their worthy conductor. The song, "Hiraeth," followed, rendered in a very effective manner by Mr. M. Evans, and then came the toast of The Committee and the Ladie"i_" which was proposed by Mr. H. England, and acknowledged on behalf of the committee by MR. James Date. A song, "I'm off to Philadelphia," by Mr. W. H. Richards, was the next item on the pro- gramme, which was followed by "Sovereignty," by the Baud, and the finale, "Goo save the (^ueen," which terminated a very pleasant evening.

PRESENTATIONS AT NAVIGATION. On Monday night a large number of members of the local lodges associated with the Order of True Ivorites met a-t the New Inn, Navigation, the bead- quarters of the "Cariadlawn" Lodge. The meeting was held for the purpose of presenting the secretary and some of the most energetic members of that lodge with some slight token of the esteem in which their services were held. Mr. Gwyngyll Hughes, Ponty- pridd, P.M. of the Order, presided over the meeting, and amongst others present were Messrs. H. Mills (Tafonvvy); W. H. Mills (Ap Tafouwy); T. Rees, secretary, Ivor Hael Lodge, Hopkinstown and S. Llewelyn (Illtyd Sant Lodge), all of Pontypridd and Mr. T. W. Jones (Bardd Ystwyth), Aberdare Junction. After going through a very interesting musical programme, in which Messrs. W. H. Mills, Jonathan Jones, John Jenkins and D. Pritchard Jones took part, the Chairman presented the follow- ing address, accompanied by a valuable gold medal, to Air. W. Richards, Pentwvn Cottage, who is the secretary of the Cariadlawn Lodge Anerchiad cvflvvyuedig i Mr. William Richards gan Gyfrinfa Gariadlawn" o'r "Gvvir Iforiad," undeb Dewi Sant, a g'ynclir yn y New Inn, Navigation. ANWTL FpAwp, — Yn ngwyneb eic-h ymdrech diflino fel vi-grifen.vdd i'r gyirinfa uchod i ychwanegu niter ei haelodau a'i dwyn i'w sefyllfa foddbaus presenol uiewn ystyr arianol, teimlvvn y dylem fel brodyr eich cydnabod mewn modd sylweddol am eioh lIafur a'ch ffyddloudeb mawr j'11 nghy. flawniad eich swydd dra bwy<,i¡c. Mae y deg mlynedd ydych wedi dreulio fel ei hysgrifenydd wedi rhoddi i ni pob mantais i ffuiflo hatn Kywir am danoch ft-1 dyn, fel swyddog, ac fel aelod v gymdeithas, ae mae yn dda genyin ddwyn cin tystiolaeth fwyaf diamwys eiu bod, bob aniser, wedi eich cael i tyny a'n dysgwyliadau uehelaf yn mhob ystyr. Mae y inodd rhaporol yn yr h"u y cadwch lyfrau y ^ymdeithas yu achos o foddlonruydd mawr i III, ac 0 glod di-ijymy^^ i ehwithau. Y maent, bob amser, wedi eu cael \11 Ian ac yn berlfaith jrvwir, a thystia ein cyfrif oruehwyhvyr eu hod yn rhoddi iddynt y boddlcnrwydd mwyaf. Mae v ffaith eich hod yn ystod y flv.yddyn ddiweddaf wedi Ihnddo i ddarbwyllo 56 o wyr ieuainc i jrvmuno a'r gyfiinfa yn brawf diauiheuol fod eu daioni aru lhvyddiant yn agos at eich calon, a rhaid i ni ddwyn tystiolaeth fod sefyllfa llwyddiftnus presenol yn vr ardal jrynyddol hon, yr hon hefyd yn- ardal eich genedipaeth, i'w phriodoli i raddau pell i&wn i'ch ffyddlondeb anarferol ohwi. Nin sallwn anghofio eich llafur diflinoyn nharpariad y taflcuau er cael y gyfrinfa wedi ci phrisio yn briodel yn ol fofynion cyfraith y cyirideithasau cyfeiligar am y tro cyntaf er ei ajforiad yn y flwyddyn 1855. I chwi hefyd rhaid i ni briodoli darpariad a chofrestriad ein rheolau yn y modd rhagoro) ag y cafodd ei wneyd. Chwi, hefyd, oedd cyeh- wynwr y g^njjen ieuainc perthynol i'r gyfrinfa, yr hon sydd yn argoeii dyfod yn un tra defnyddiol. Yn awr, anwyl frawd, ar ol y traethiad byr hwr. o'n syniadau nUl eich rbasoriaethau, goiynvvn i chwi dderbyn yr anerchiad hwn o'n diolehjrarweh ani yr hyn yr ydych wedi ei wneyd drosom fel cyfrinfa. Gan obeithio y bydd i chwi a'ch anwyl briod, yr hon a yniddengys fod yn ynigeledd gymhwys i chwi, oes hir i wasanaethu eich cyd-ddyniou yn y dyfodol fel yr ydyph wedi srwneyd yn y gorphenol. — Yd.vm, ar ran y jryfrinfa, John Jenkin", llyvvydd ,John Lewis, is-lywydd Thomas Lewis, eyn-Iywydd Kvan Jones, yinddiriedolwr; T. Haniet, goruelivvvlivvr Aneurin Jones, trysorydd. Rhagfvr Slain, 1894. The Chairman said that it would be impossible for them to give a better present. It woula always remind him of his good work and his many friends, and would ever be a source of gratification to him.— After Mr. Richards, in a few appropriate words, had acknowledged the present, Bro. Evan Jones was next handed a handsome dinner service by Mr. T. Llewelyn, Pontypridd Mr. W, H. Mills handed a beautiful set ofcutlny to Bro. John Lewis, and Miss Gwen Jones (daughter of in INN hast) presented Bro. Thotnas Williams with R silver teapot. After addresses from Mr. W. II. Mills and Mr. Daniel Lewis, Mr. Gwyngyll Hughes sang his well known song "Can ar Iforiaeth," and songs were also contri- buted by Messrs. Jonathan Jones and Mr. Davies, North-street, favoured with "The death of Nelson," which was loudly applauded. After a Welsh recitation by Mr. Wyndiiam, Mr. T. W. Jones proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the Chairman (Mr. Gwyngyll Hughes). This was seconded by Mr. Llewelyn, and heartily accorded. The proceedings terminated bytbesingingof "Hen vvlad fy Xbadau." The following is a oardic address by AIR. T. W. Jones, Co-operative Stores, Navigation 0 mor hardd yw yr olygfa, Geiryu 'stafeli Gyfrinfa, Meibion Uafur plan eu Sydd yn fflod i wlad Mor^unwg Rhai o hil yr hen KrytaiiiRid, A gorenwo;: \V:r Iforiaid," Yw aelodau hen Gariadlawn," A'u c'od ar led yn myned gawn. Lion feibion dewrion Cymru sydd Knwogion hefyd Cymru fydd, Mewn cariad wedi cwrdd vnghyd, Fol brodyr ffyddlon o un iryd Rhai hynod seloff, ffraeth eu dawn, Avvyddus am adloniant Hawn, A rhoi anrhvdedd gvda chlod, Ar fab ffyddlona' fu erio'd, Ac anrhydeddu'r gvvron gawii, Jforydd" pur a gvveith<;ar iuwn Mab ffraetb a denial yw efe, Ac ysgrifenydd goreu'r lie Llaw nael Iforiaeth rydd y brawd I rai helbulus a thylawd, ,u dvvyj. ynHon (. g>» neyd yn Hawn. Gyfrinfa enwog C'ariadUwn." Cyflwyno heno i G wily in gawn, Anerchiad hardd a Rvverthfawr iawn, Ac aur fathodyn gloew, pur, Adtfofia'r brawd am heno'n hir A pharclr llu o gyfeillion lion, I Bydd felusdant o dan ei fron Hir ddyddiau gaffo i'w mwynhau, A byvvyd dedwydd i barhau. FOND OF CAKE AND HERRINGS At the Merthyr Police-court on Monday, John Birch was charged with stealing a loaf of cake from the shop of Mr. Howfield, confectioner, &c., High- street. The Bench sent prisoner to prison fpr three weeks with hard labour, IN order to try and cure him of indulging bis evil propensities in search of cake. At the same court Antonio Marco, a lad, was ordered to receive six strokes with a birch rod for stealing a box of kippered herrings from the platform of the railway station.

RECORD COAL RAISING AT ABEKAMAN. The extraordinary coal raising at the Aberaman Colliery, owned by the Powell Duffryn Company, for the past year, establishes a record hard to be beaten. With only one pit and one bowk, they were enabled in 282 working days in 1893, to raise over 290,000 toils of coal, or considerably over 1,000 tons per day, whilst last week they raised 1,300 tons two. DAYS in succession, without any extra and unusual effort. This mar- vellous output, with only one bowk, reflects great credit upon Mr. T. Railton, the manager, and all the officials of the colliery.

NARROW ESCAPE FROM DROWNING AT MERTHYR. About half-past eleven on Saturday evening, P.C. Henry and P.C. Morris were informed that a man HAD fallen into the lock near the Steam Laundry in Georgetown. Without delay they proceeded to the spot and found thitamau, named John Thomas, of Rhydycitt, whilst more or less intoxicated, had fallen into the lock, and when they ar) tvcd they found two men attempting to get the pour fellow out of the water. After some hard struggling, during which Thomas became weaker and weaker, a man named William Bates jumped inl and for soine tiuie kept the man from sinking. THE constables secured some poles and ladders fro,M Mr. Lane, and with the light afforded by lampa brought to the bank, they managed to get Thomas out. He was very weak and numbed, hav ing been iu the water some tin\e. Respiration having been restored, ho was directed home.

THE ABERAMAN PKI2E FIGHTER, Tom James, the noted Abeiaman prize fighter, met Vincent of Plymouth on Saturday evening, at tho People's Palace, Plymouth, to bo.\ 20 rounds for a purse of £20, under the usual condition1*. Both are well made athletes, standing nearly si\ feet in height, James being the taller and also a few pounds heavier than hi? rival. From the start the exchanges were of a vpry heavy character, James being nearly knocked out in the first round and although he kept up for five rounds he always had the worst of the encounter up till the time he was finally knocked out iu the fifth round, Vincent being declared the winner. Vincent WAS seconded by Sam Kendall and W. Groves, and the loser by George Bickell and Morgan Athemey.

FOOTBALL NEWS. MKRTHVK THLKSDAT 2NDS V. PONTTPRIDD 2NOS.~ | A match was played between these two teams on Thursday last at the Gwvnne Field. Cefn, audi resulted in a win for Merthyr by 2 tries (one disputed) and 2 miuors to nil. The try was scored bv Beddoe. MKHTHYK V. CARDIFF RKSKRVKS.—This match, I which was to have lieen played on the Cefu field, had to be abandoned l>eeause the visitors failed to bring together a team. A large crowd of spectators had gathered in anticipation of a good match, for the I local team had taken some trouble to gi\e the visitors ¡ a good reception. Considerable dissatisfaction was felt, and the telegraph message received at two o'clock provoked all sorts of comment. j PKXVDARREN ExCKtStORS V. DOWLATS HiBERNJANK. —Titis match was held on the ground of the hrnwr, with the result that the visitors succeeded in winning by a disputed try. Dowms JIMOR FOOTBAI.L Out.—The members I of the above club held their first social gathering at the Pant Coffee Tavern, ou Saturday, when nil the members and > number of friends partook of an excellent repast. On the {removal of the cloth, Mr. William Davies, High-street, was voted to the ehair, J and Mr. W. J. Davies to the vice chair. The Chair- man havipg complimented tho«e present on the forma- tion of a juvenile football team in the town, a capital programn.9 songs, recitations, etc., was contributed by Mr. J. Simons, Mr. D. Griffiths, Mr. W. J. Davies, Mr. D. T. Davies, Mr. A. Fletcher, Mr. Hugh Williams, Mr. Dan Thomas, Mr. G. Knox, Mr. H. Davies, Mr. G. Simpson, and Mr. E. Davits?. Mr. Sam Morgan gave a clever whistling solo, &nd later in the evening, he contributed a mirth provoking stump speech. The principal toast u{ the evening The Dowlais Junior Football Club,1* was pruposed in flattering terms by Mr. K. Williams, and suitably acknowledged by Mn J. Davies, the honorary secre- tary to the club. Mr. G. Knux proposed "Our Host," to which Mr. Dan Thomas responded, and the proceedings closed with the singing of Hen wlad fy nhadau." We understand that the Juniors have decided to wind up the season with a gracd banquet on the lines of those given iu previous year- by the membeis of the senior club. ABERAMAN THL"H«',UY TEAM have a few vacant dates; what secretary can oblige with fixtures' Apply, Rowlands, Victoria-place. ABKKDABK CRI.SAPKRS V. TREFORKST.—l»KV*D at Treforest, the ground being in a beastlv &oudition. A very hard game was fought, and Aberdare managed to wipe away the defeat which they sustained when these two teams last met, Alierdare being lieaten by five tries. On Saturday Aberdare played a rattling game throughout, and J. Evans and D. Bowens scored at the close of the game. Treforest seoored a try, but in the end Alierdare caiiie off victorious with two tries and one minor to one try. AnERUAm; V. ROGKRSTONK (Association).-Played at Aberdare, Ito^erstone won the tois and niaved with the wind. The visitors pressed the home teaut very hard at the outset, and very early in the gatue scored a goal, and in spite of soxufa lively kicks by the Aberdare men, who, played one man short, another point was registered for the visitors during the initial half, Immediately after the restart Rogerstc-na again sent through, and aftur souie pressing the home team scored from a free. After the kick-off the visitors put in their fourth goal which way quicklv followed by a fifth. Aljerdare were now put on their mettle, They pressed hard aud had hard line- in nut scoring, eventually A. Jones put in a good kick and succeeded. Final score Rogerstone, 5 coals Aber. dare, 2 goals. MOUNTAIN ASH V. PORTH (Association').—Al>out 700 spectators witnessed this game at the Llwvncelyn Ground, Porth. Thehumesters, in spite of the slippery condition of the field, managed during the first half to "baulk Mountain Ash at every turn of the game. However on change of ends the visitors plaved with more dash and added another goal. This was "followed I by similar tactics bv the homesters. At this'sUge th* Mountain Ash captain placed Barlow, the full-back, in the forward line and shortly £ ier«in<K Mountain Ash scored again. Final y-iwe Porth. 4 goals MOUNTAIN S GVWFCU MOCNTAIN ASH V. PK.NTC.KAIG.—Played at Moun- | tain Ash before a LARRE number of spectators. I'eny- graig came on the field two men short, but played efficient subatitutes. The home team played one of I the beat games of the season. The forwards worked like Trojans, and it would be unfair to single out any one of them for special praise. Phillips and Hillmau I at half were more than a match for their opponents, whilst Bradford and Hoskins can lav claim to being the pick of the three-quarters. There was no com- parison between the custodians, for Tanner, the Mountain Ash man, was a long way ahead of Rees, who did duty for P**nygraig. Some time was lost at the start owing to the disinclination of the visitors to play, but eventually Mountain Ash kicked off, and Rees returned. A few seriromaeres in mid-field led to the invasion of Penygraig 25 by the homesters. Here Hoskins received, put in a kick which Tilev improved upon and Tanner converted. This smart Lit of play j was followed by monotonous scrimmaging until balf-time. Soon after the re-start, however, the homesters resumed the aggre&tsi ve, and Phillipti, making his way from a scrummage, dodged through all the opposing backs and planted the ball in a good position. Tanner took the plaec and kicked a beauti- ful goal. Hardly had the ball been set in motiou when the front contingent of the home team made away with a dribble, stopped in the nick of time by Rees. the Penygraig back. But this was followed by another dodgy run by 1 lo-kiu-, who had received from Phillij> and planted tK-hind the PÜjts. The attempt at goal was again successful. Bradford again crossed, but WAN called back: Tilev from a cross kick scored. Tauner's kick at goal struck the upright and rebounded into PLAYI Carey got avvpv with a dribble and all but scored, a minor being the result. Final score Mountain Ash, 3 goals, ] try Peny- graig nil.

IMPORTANT NOTICE. CHANGE OF FIRM. I PHILLIPS AND JONES (Late D. Phillips and Co.), I DRAPERS, 120, HIGH STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, Beg to announce that they will commence to morrow (Friday), a Great Clearance Sale of GENERAL DRAPERY, Men's Mercery, Woollen Cloths, Mantles and Jackets, Millinery, &C, &c. I, Fiery article has been re-marked and reduced to such prices that must command a sv>eedy clearance. 18 consequence of the great sacrifice made on all goods sold during the Sale, Terms will be >ett Cash. I PRINTING PRINTING PRINTING ¡ ARTISTIC PRINTING I ¡ I ¡ OF EVERY DESCltlPTIOX. AND AT REASONABLE P RICES, LHJXE AT THE "TIMES" OFFICE, ,f. MERTHYR. ESTIMATES GIYEX FOR ALL JOBS. NEATNESS GUARANTEED. ORDERS PUNCTUALLY ATTENDED TO GOOD PAPER. GOOD TYPE. GOOD INK. GOOD WORKMAN SHI P "TIMES" OFFICE, MERTHYR. I JOHN MORGAN AND SON, ESTABLISHED 1S6S. FUNERAL FURNISHERS. lINDEltTl\KERS John Morgan and Son's" Latent G las* Panel led 1 learsc. [ DEFY COMPETITION IN QUALITY AND PRICE. Proprietor:* nf Hearses ajid Mourning all err-' A large select-tun ) of Shroud- and Trnmnuigi kept. Kijtimat.es jjivcii for Bricked Grave. MONK STREET, AUEKDAKE.