The Cambrian

Y GENAD OLAF. Y dam i'w adrodd yn Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Merthyr, 1901.) Am un eiliad, manylu, Gwrando, a chlnstfeinio fu Nodi'n fud-ond, yn y fan Corwynt oer fel corn taran, Siglai, ar frys, glawr y fro; Ua a'i bawyr yn sio; Uwch, yr unllef ddychrynllyd, Na'r dw'r ban o raiadr byd! Buan swn heibio neaai, Hyd yr anedd dirwynai Anelu o'r anialwch, DMnio y llawT, a'i droi'n llwch I Rhwygo, cloddio coluddion, Agor bru y wig o'r bron Camu yatnm y cwmwl; Lie bwriai dawch 'roedd llwybr dwl Dwyn talpiau o'r creigiau crog, Torohi y bryn tywarchog; A'i ergydiad mor gadarn Naddai y ddol yn ddwy ddarn. Shyw^o'r 4r trwy'r gororau-eadr y grym Codi o'r gwraidd brenau, A'u bwnr uchod fel brychan, Yn un glwyd tua'r nen glau! A hyd at wal tal y tv—y troellai Neud, drylliodd ef felly Deoai, fel hwrdd, y Diafl hy', Ar led—o'r abred obry. Ymgenglodd am ei eron^lau—a chorn hyll Chwyrnellodd ei fnrian I Asiad tlws ei ystlyaau Mor hawdd oedd yn ymryddhan! Yr nnionbraff, hir nenbren—o'i blegyd Blygai fel y frwynen A than y dwya bwya, ei ben Ymwyrodd fel mieren! Pa lnest blin Plas dy blant-a chorwynt Yn chware trwy'r limgant Troelli'r pen trwy'r nen i nant, Y twr cain tna'r cennaot Ao yn y twr adfail (trwch can troedfedd) o fain ar unwaith fu yn yr anedd, Yno tan geryg mae'r plant yn gorwedd Yn feirw diata il—heb anadl na bonedd Dial ar lan deulu'r wlfOdd-gawodwyd, A mi adawyd—dyma eu diwedd (Allan o awdl Job gan Eben Fardd.) Diau y car llawer gael golwg ar y darn uchod ar gyfer ei werth cynhennid yn gystal ag ar gyfer ei berthynas a'n Gwyl Genedlaethol nesaf.

GOHEBIAETH. ESGOB MORGAN OWEN. Anwyl Penar,—Welea i shwd beth ario'd ma'r Northmyn 'ma'n mo'yn hawlo pob unaphobpeth, t'dynnhwddhn yn fo'lon i ni'r Hwntwa ga'l cyment ag un dyn mowr & daO'r braidd na fynan' nhw taw Northmyn o'dd Charles o'r Bala a Christmas o Fon, ag angbefio taw Shirgars o'dd y ddoa. Pan ddaeth Ienan Gwynedd i fyw i Gaer- dydd, 'do'rid neb o ni'n meddwl am i bawlo fe fel d, Hwntw. A dyna. Hiraathog! Dyn o Lansannan oedd e'. meddai'r Northmyn. 'Dall neb ddarllen gweithe H raethog heb deimlo mai athrylith y De o'dd ei athrylith e'—yn llawer rhy ysgon, a jwyool, a melua, a Ffrar oaegi Northman. A dyn o Llandfilo, bid siwr, o'dd ei didcu. A dyma ryw un 'nawr, oa gwelwch chi'n dda, Si treio gneyd ma's mai Northman o'dd Esgob organ o'r Lasallt. Gallw feddwl y byse'r ffaith i'r hen wr farw yn y L isallt, ger Llangadog, .'i gladHu yn Eglwja M ddfai, yn ddigon i d laneos mai Shirgar o'dd e'. Ond mae'eh gohehv< d wedi gwel'd yn rhy wle mai Northman o'dd e'. a dyma fe ar u,, waith yn casgln mai "y nhw" ac nid y ni ay'n iawn. Wel, gadewch i'ch go' pbvJd idarllen Williams' Eminent Welsh- ja=>n "—heb roi rhagor o awdurded ar y pwnc-a on iff wekd mai fehirg»r o'dd yr hen Esgob—er I us Is im eisieu i neb ymffroatio rhyw Lawer o iarwydd hy-ly. A ga' i achub y cyfle hefyd i wrthdystio yn bendant yn erbyn y Cwmrag bratiog, haner Sysneg, arferir mor fynych yn y pwlpudau yn ein dyddian ni ? 'Ro'dd yr ben bregethwyr, mae'n wir, ambell waith yn gneyd byn er mwyn effaith. Chi erwsoch, mi gynta, am hwnw o'dd yn deE- grifio Daniel yn y ffau Hewed. A dyma hen lew mowr yn dwad ymla'n ato fe," gwaedde yn yr hwyl fawr, ac yn shiglo Haw ag e', ac yn dweyd how di dw, Daniel,' a hen lew mowr arall yn gweyd how di dw, Daniel,' a dyma'r hen lew mowr mwya'—'ro'dd i safan e' gyment ag ogof Twm Sion Ca.tti, a'i gwt e' gyment a Thwr Paxton -yn dwad ymla'n ato fe mor dawel a chath ac yn dweyd wrthe fe, How di dw, Daniel Prince of Wales f' Ond mae'n hen bryd i'r pregethwyr roi fyny hen gnace ffol, a chymeryd trafferth i bregethu, fel y mae pawb yn gweddio, mewn Cwmrag glan gloew. 'Nhwr, 'rodd gyda. chi, Penar, hanes prezeth bert ar Moses bythefnos yn ol, a fe goes i flas mowr wrth i darllen hi ar go'dd i'r gwasanaeth- ynon nos Sadwrn. Fe gredes i na fyse Marged y lleithreg byih yn stopo 'wherthin, a fe 'wedodd Twm y waginer y gneae hyny'r tro iddo fe yn lie moddion gras dydd Sul. Ond pwy ishe'r holl eire bastardedd Sysneg o'dd, g-redweh chi? Fe fyae'r bregeth gystal yn amal, ag yn llawer mwy dealladwy i ni, bobol y wlad, ac fe nese les i chithe bobol y dre i ga'l darllen Cwmrag pur, glan. Ga' i gymeryd engraifft neu ddau, Nychu y ddim o'r gair poblogaeth mor ddigri? A dyna'r ben air melliithiol-s,,Iroke. Beth yw ystyr hwn ? Mae'r mab ay' wedi bod yn y coleg yn gweyd wrthw i nag yw'r Seison byth yn iwso'r gair 'ma fel hyn yn i hiaith nhw. Pwy fysnes sy' gyda'r pregethwr i neyd hyny? Y gwir am dani yw i'r hen bregethwyr 'slawer dydd ddechre iwso'r gair heb ddiall beth o'ddi yatyr e', ac ar ddanedd y plant y mae dincod." Dyma rester o eire eriU-Rebrewr i'r core, yn lie Rebrewr i'r asgwrn distress, self-made, formo'r character (pam na wedir ffurfio cymeriad yn enw'r anw'l fach) f faff (diogel), checlcio, flock, (fel na byse gair Cwmrag am flock i ga'l—yn iaith y bugeilgerddi!) student, myfyriwr; sido gyda rhyddid (pam nad ochri gyda rhyddid; artizan (crefftwr), &c. Anwyl Penar, 'rwy'n myn'd yn benwan holies wrth ddarllen a cblywed y fath stwff 'Ry'n ni'n siarad llawer y dyddiau byn am godi'r ben wlad yn ei hoi," ag yr ych chi'r pregethwyr yn siarad llawer am grefydd efengyledd. O'r gore: ond gadewch i ni godi'r hen hiaith yn ei hoi" he'd, ag yn lie rhyw gymysgiaith, iaith y ddeubar bobol a felldithiwyd gan Nehemiah, gadewch i ni ga'l o'r pwlpud, beth bynag, briodiaith ein tadau." 0 na choderhyw Nehemiah yn ein dydd- iau ni i blicio gwallt" pob pregethwr ay'n ceisio dangoa ei ddiwylliant (?) drwy fathru iaith ei fam. Dyna haid o bregethwyr mo'l fyse wedyn 'Dwy ddim am adgyfodi hen eire ay* wedi myn'd allan o gydnabod a chydarfer y weriQ, us. chwaith creu geire newydd. 'Rwy'n fo'lon ar siop, yn lIe maelfa; stesion, yn lie gorsaf; rtlwe yn lie rheilffordd: telegram yn lie pellebyr; ïe, os mynwch chi Ùcso yn ogystal a defnyddio; lico yn ogystal a hoifi; stopo ac aros. Mae 'rhain yn gallu treiddio eu hanes yn yr hen iaith yn ol i'r nawfed genhealaeth, ac felly maent yn gallu hawlio ea lie yn ol braint a defod. Ond pwy eisie sy' dwad a geire Sysneg i'r iaith pan mae gyda ni ddigonedd o eire cyfystyr "o waith gwlad," llawer gwell a llawer cryfach ? Hyn yn awr. Yr eiddoch, SHIBGA3.

Y BARNWR BISHOP A'R IAITH GYMRAEG. Dangosodd y Barnwr Bishop dipyno'i gariad at yr iaith Gymraeg yn JLlya Man-ddyledion Hwl- ffordd, y dydd o'r blaen, drwy wahardd tyst i'w siarad yn y llys. a dweyd y dylasid boddi pob un a'i sieryd Dyma'r math o ddynion sydd wedi ac yn cael eu gosod i arglwyddiaethu arnom !— South Wales P-tess.

PLENTYN Y BUGAIL. I. Cychwynai'r bugail lion ei wedd, o'i fwthyn ger y A'i blentyn teirblwydd gydag ef, a Thango 'i ffyddlawn gi, I arail praidd y mynydd mawr tra'r haul yn euro'r nen, • A'r hedydd bach yn canu'n iach ber alaw uwen ei ben. n. Gadawai'r tad ei blentyn tlws ar lanerch werdd ddiail, I ymddifyru'n mysg y brwyn, y blodau man a'r dail; Tra'r elai ef ar ol y praidd dros lechwedd serch y bryn, Gan feddwl dychwel yn y man i nol ei angel gwyn. III. Ond lien o niwl ddaeth megia nos i guddio'r mynydd ban, A phlentyn hoff y bugail ddaeth i'w feddwl vnJy fan Cyfeirio wnaeth ei gamrau'n ol i'r man gawodd- odd ef, Ond methodd ddod o hyd i'r lie—er bloeddio, tld oedd llef. i IV. Pan draethwyd hyn i'r dyner fam ei chalon aeth fel plwm, A'r tad oedd ar wallgofi dan y baich gorlethol drwm; Yn ofer chwilio ddyddian bu yr holl gymdoglon mad, A phrudd-der megis cwmwl du ymdaenodd dros y wlad. v. Ond Tango oedd yn dod bob dydd yn gyron at y ty, A phan gai ddarn o fara, ai yn ol i'r mynydd fry Y bugail a'i dilynodd ef drwy anhawsderau fyrdd, Nea dod i waelod erchyll graig, uwchben hen drobwll gwyrdd. VI. Ac mewn hen ogof yn y graig canfyddai'r plentyn bach, Yn bwyta'r bara gan y ci, mor lion ag angel iach; Ni bn ond enyd fer yn dod i'w fwthyn ger y lli', A baich o gysur yn ei gol, drwy gymhorth Tango'r ci. T. D. RADOLIFFE (Tryfanydd)." Dyfynodd yr argraffydd deatlus, Mr. J. E. *outhally Casnewydd, y dam hwn yn ei gardiau seiniog byehain-" School Recitations." Ar y garden hon ceir meddwl a gwirionedd y darn jarddonol mewa rhyddiaith Seianig, semi, ao yna lodiadan ar y geirian, He y gwneir ystyr pob gair I rn eglur i blentyn. f Dylai rhieni Cymreig a fynont ddysgu Cymraeg la i'w plant, a hynny yn gymharol ddidrafferth, :ynnu y rhai hyn. t

BRITON FERRY. NOTES AND NEWS. [BY OUPo OWN CORRESPONDENT.] WHITSUNTIDE PROCESSION AND SUNDAY SCHOOL TREATS. The time-honoured custom of all the Briton Ferry Nonconformist Sunday Schools in parading the chief streets of the town was celebrated in glorious weather on Monday, when upwards of 2,100 members met under the marshalship of Messrs. Edward Hutchings, T. R. Davies, and Edward Lewis. The one serious hitch in other- wise perfect arrangements was that some of the schools had been informed that the start was to be made at 1 and not 2 o'clock. When the start was made it was a most picturesque and impres- sive sight to see the large number of the rising generation dressed in all shades aud variety of colours, singing bright and lively march songs as they mustered in full force, giving an admirable object lessen in the growing popularity of that excellent institution, the Sunday School. Two of our local composers were well in evidence by the (Beth u'r udgorn) Mr. Evan Morris, G.T.S.C., and (Cydganwn Moliant) Mr. Evan Davies, Melyn, G.T.S.C., each of whose anthems were sung with gusto by the processionists. The numbers with which each of the schools was represented are as follows — Jerusalem English Baptist, 511 Rehoboth, Welsh Baptist, 483 Bethesda, 397 Congregational, 311 Saleta, 298 Wesleyan, 178 Graig, 161 Giant's Grave, 156 Primitive Methodist, 126. After the procession tea was provided, and the day was finished by games and sports indulged in with great glee until a late hour. PRESENTATION TO MISS BESSIE JONES A presentation of an enlarged photograph and a Bible was made to Miss Bessie Jones by her Sunday School class on Sunday. An inscrip- tion stated that it was for faithful services rendered as a teacher. The Rev. R. Powell referred in eulogistic terms of her work in making the presentation. CAPTURE OF A RUNAWAY HORSE. There was some excitement in Hunter-street on Saturday last. It appears that a horse belonging to Mr. frichard, greengrocer, bolted, and smashed the shafts, and much to the delight of a aeore or so small boys, scattered the fruit in all directions, most of which, however, was recov- ered. Meanwhile the horse which had sped along on its dangerous career was pluckily stopped by Mr. Joe Martin, who, fortunately, was in the vicinity at the time, and thus prevented further damage.

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8KEWEN. -By OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT] ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS. There will be a march out of the No. 6 Company of the 1st Glamorgan Artillery Vol- unteers at Skewen on Saturday (to-morrow) evening at six o'clock. The Morriston (head- quarters) band will attend. There is every certainty of the parade, being an effective one in all respects. WESLEYAN CHAPEL RE-OPENING. The Wesleyan Chapel at Skewen, recently enlarged and renovated, was re-opened on Thursday in last week. A sermon was preached in the afternoon by the Rev. Sur man Cooke, of Swansea, to a large congre- gation. After the service, there was a pub- lic ts-o at which there was also a large at- tendanee. In the evening a crowded pub'i? meeting was held. The chair was taken by Mr. S. M. Richards, of Swansea (formerly a valued worker in the Neath Wesleyan Cir- cuit). Stirring speeches were delivered by the chairman, the Rev. Surman Cooke, the Rev. J. Hilgh Jones, and the Rev. J. Short. There were three services on Sunday. The Rev. J. Hugh Jones preached in the. morn- ing, the Rev. T. H. Williams (Welsh Wes- leyan, Neath Abbey) in the afternoon, and the Rev. Surman Cooke at night. There was a large and attentive congregation at each service. The proceed)i from the re- opening services amounted to more than JB40.

NEATH AND DISTRICT [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] I NEATH HORSE SHOW AND PARADE. THE AWARDS. The following, is a list of the prize-winners held over when we published a report of the show in our last issue: —- Class 1.—For the best Cart-horae and Wagon or Trolly—'Merchants, Brewers, and Rail- way Contractors: 1 and 2, L. and N.W. Rail- way Company's Captain and Gilbert; 3, Mr. E. Evans Bevan's Georgie. Class 2.—For the* best Cart-horse and Wagon or Cart-Hay, Corn, Flour and Potato Merchants: 1, Mr. J. T. Baines' Prince; 2 and 3, Mr. H. Grand- field's Tommy and Captain. Class 3.-For the best Horse and Cart of Wagon-Wine and Spirit Merchants, Aerated Water Manufac- turers, Ale and Porter Merchants: 1 and 2, Mr. T. C. Young's Polly and Darky; 3, Lewis and Jenkins, Polly. Class 4.—For the best Horse and Cart and Wagon—Builders, Con- tractors, General Hauliers, Coal Merchants and Dealers, other than Railway Carriers: 1, Mr. T. Morgan's Blossom; 2, Taylor and Sons' Duke; 3, J. and W. Snow's Doll. Class 5.— For the best Horse and Hansom 1, Mrs. M. A. Forsdike's Jack; 2, Mr. M. Andrews' Darkey; 3, Mr. J. Evans' Joe. Class 6.- For the best pair of Horses and Four-wheeler suitable for hiring for pleasure purposes: 1, Mr. M. Andrews' Polly; 2, Mrs. A. Hitchings' Bob; 3, Mr. John Evans' George. Class 1.— For the best Milk Vendor's turn-out: 1, Mr. J. Jones' Lady Jones; 2, Mr. H. Moule's Steamer; 3, Mr. H. Davies' Pet. Class 8.— For the best Horse (above 14 hands) and Vehicle used for trade purposes (Butchers ex- cepted): 1, Mr. H. Davies' Little Wonder; 2, Mr. David Griffiths' Tom. Class 10.—For the best Horse and Vehicle, used by a Ba^er for trade purposes: 1, Mr. H. Wood's Queen Bess; 2 and 3, Mr. W. J. Stockham's Cymro and Polly. Class 11.—For the best Horse and Vehicle, used by Cattle Dealers and Butchers for trade purposes: 1, Mr. J. R. Griffiths' Nun cer; 2, Mr. J. E. Jones' Wil- liam 3, Mr. W. T. Jones' chestnut horse. Class 12:-For the best Costermonger's Turn- out: 1, Mr. T. J. Rees's Bess; 2, Mr. J. T. Martin's Gipsy: 3, Mr. Thomas Derrick's Coster Boy; 1', Mr. D. Flynn's Shakespeare; 2, Mr. T: Derrick's Turpin; 3, Mr. D. Owen's Bobs. Class 13.-For the best Horse (under 14.2), Trap and Harness: 1, Mr. R. M. Davies' Midget; 2, E. Vernon Pegge's Tommy; 3, Dr. D. Ll. Jones' Bess. Class 14.—For the best Horse (14.2 and upwards). Trap and Harness: 1, Mr. T. Nicholas' Royal Duck; Mr. James Preston's Lady Sybil; 3, Mr. E. Evans-Bevan's Tommy. Class 15. -For the Horse best adapted for Colliery purposes (14 hands or over): 1, Mr. William Williams' Dick. Class 16.-For the best Pair of Horses in Harness, with or without Cart, used for Agricultural purposes: 1, Mr. G. H. GoTvett's Dick; 2, Mr. B. Davies' Lion; 3 ,Mr. John Bowen's Leicester. Class 18: For the best ridden Pony (not exceeding 13.2), riders not to exceed 14 years of age: 1, Mr. Thomas Thomas' Bob; 2, Mr. W .H. Hunkin's Dot; 3, Mr. W. T. Jones' Crown Duchess. Special Prizes. Class A.-For the best Jumpeir, any height: 1, Mr. T. Stephens' Lady Grey; 2, Mr. Howard Jones' Jumbo; 3, Mr. J. Quinn's Lady West. Class B.-For the best Jumper, not exceeding 13.2 hands: 1, Mr. Howard Jones' Jumbo. Class C.-For the- best Pony, to be ridden or driven (not exceeding 13.2 hands): 1, Mr. Richard M. Davies' Midget; 2. Mrs. A. Jones' Welsh Tom; 3, Mr. J. R. Griffiths' Nun Nicer. Class DI-For the best Horse, to be ridden or driven (above 13.2): 1, Mr. T. Nicholas' Royal Duck; 2, Dr. LI. Lewis' Katherina; 3, Miss Annie Bevan's Czar. Class E.-For the Best Decorated Trade Exhibit: 1, Mr. G. Perkins' Prince; 2, Mr. William Mort's Polly. Class F.—For the best Working Representation of a Trade, Colliery, or Manufacture on a Vehicle: 1, Mr. Thomas Stephens. Class G.-For the Horse having the best speed on the trot, to be ridden or driven, and judged singly on time: 1, Mr. W. Howell's Abbey Boy; 2, Mr. E. Gittins' Miss Claude; 3, Mr. E. A. Clarke's Margam Boy. Class H.-For the horse having the best style and action, to be ridden or driven: 1, T. Nicholas' Royal Duck; 2, Dr. LI. Lewis' Katherina; 3, Miss Annie Bevan's Czar. Class I.-Selling Class.—Any height, Horse to be shown with bridle and leading rein, without trap or harness (price not to exceed £ 50): 1, Mr. H. Wood's Queen Bess; 2, Mr. Owen James' Tommy; 3, Mr. W. T. Jones' Master Willie. Class J.-For the best Pony Mare: 1, Mr. Richard M. Davies' Prin- cess May.* Uni-Cycle Race: 1, Patsy Green; 2, Joei Morgan; 3, D. Connors. Class L.— For the best Tandem Team and Turn-out other than used for trade purposes or hire: 1, Dr. LI. Lewis's Katherina; 2, Messrs. J. Quinn and Willie Jones's Lady Smale; 3, Messrs. H. Jones and W. T. Jones' Master Willie. Gentlemen Cyclist: 1, Shamrock II.; 2, Bugler Dunn; 3, Coal Tax. In the evening, the! annual dinner took place at the Castle Hotel, the Mayor of Neath (Councillor L. C. Thomas) presiding. The usual toasts were honoured. Most of the apeeches contained facetious references to the clouds of dust which had rolled over the show ground. SAD FATALITY. On Friday, Mr. David Evans, aged 73, an old employee at the Melyncrythan Chemical Works, met with a fatal accident whilst at his work. He was crushed between the buf- fers of two trucks which were being shunted on the works siding. At the inquest held by County Coroner Cuthbertson, at the Melyn- crythan Police' Station, on Saturday, evi- dence was tenered which showed that a son of the deceased had charge of the horse which was employed in the shunting opera- tions. He did not see his father attempt to cross, and did not know until he saw him lying on the side of the railway that he had been crushed between the buffers. His fa- ther died twenty minutes after the accident Occurred. Dr. Morris, who saw the deceased before he breathed his last, said several ribs were broken. Death was due to shock. The jury returned a verdict accordingly. The deceased was an old and devoted member of Bethany Wellsh Baptist Church, and was very highly esteejped by all who knew him. COUNTY POLICE. Friday.—Before Mr. Charles Evan Thomas, Mr. Edward Davies, Mr. Walter Rice Evans and Mr. David Davies. Trespassing on the Railway.—The follow- ing were fined for trespassing on the Great Western Railway: Phillip Morgans, of Rhi- gos, Glynn Neath; Evan Davies, Morgan Morgan, John Davies, and Theophilus Wal- ters, all also, of Rhigos. Each was fined 5s. and costs. No Light.-Fletche.r Devonald, labourer, of Cadoxton, for riding a bicycle on the high- way without a light, was fined 5s. and costs. False Representation.-Wm. Bowen, a la- bourer of Gellyravog, Swansea was charged with endeavouring to obtain drink on Sun- day by falsely representing himself to be a traveller. The Bench fined him 20s. and costs. Drunk and Disorderly.—The following were fined for having been drunk and disorderly: George Edwards, labourer, Resolven; Evan Bevan, collier, Glyn Neath; David Lewis, collier. Seven Sistersl; John Evans, stoker, Seven Sisters; and Rees Price, collier, Seven Sisters. Drunkenness.—William Ford, collier, Cad- oxton, charged with drunkenness, was also fined. Separation Order.—A separation order was granted Ann Cleaves, of Windsor-road, Neath. She satisfied the Bench that her hus- band, Wm. Cleaves, who is a boiler-maker, working; at the Alexandra Dock, had been persistently cruel to her, and they ordered him to pay 30s. a week maintenance, and al- lowed an advocate's fee Mr. Edward Powell appeared for the complainant, and Mr. Dor- mer Andrews represented the defendant.

MR. TENNYSON SMITH'S FORTHCOMING VISIT TO CLYDACH. There is considerable expectancy in the minds of the public at Clydach and district regarding the visit ot Mr. Tennyson Smith to conduct a. mission in the town. The lecturer has been addressing meetings in the North and in his native city of Birmingham during the last month. The campaign is to open on Saturday, June 1st, with a demonstration oonsiating of various Societies which will assemble at the Cwm-Clydaoh Railway Station to meet the distinguished lecturer on his arrival by the 3.58 train. The procession, headed by a band, will then iparade the town. A reception tea will be held at 4.30, at which an address-of welcome will be delivered by ministers and others. At 7.30 a public meeting will be held in the Public Hall when Mr. Tennyson Smith will deliver his opening lecture, the subject being "The curtain lifted." The admission will be free. On Sunday afternoon at 2 30 an united meeting of Sunday Schools will be held in Hebron Chapel, and in the same building in the evening at 8 o'clock an adult meeting will be addressed on the subject In darkest Drinkdom and the way out, The meetings will be continued nightly until Thursday next, June 6th, when the great Trial of Alcohol will be held. Of course, this is the great event of the series, and invaiiably creates widespread interest. The proceedings take the form of an ordinary "Court of Justice," the prisoner Alcohol being charged with the crimes of Robbery and Murder." Mr. Tennyson Smith, of courae, is to conduct the prosecution, and wilJ, no doubt, make out a strong case, but the prisoner Alcohol is to be ably defended by Mr. Picton Evans, solicitor, Swansea, and it is not by any means a foregone conclusion that Mr Tennyson Smith will win the case as, th3 verdict depends upon a jury of local gentlemen, haif of whom will be abstainers and half non-abstainers. For this special night a charge is made of le., all the other meetings being free with collections for expenses.—Cor.

A GOLF STANZA. After the ball is over— The hedge just across the way, After you've searched an hour (For that's the fifth one that day), Many a man has spoken Words he'd fain recall When on the links he's been searching— After the ball! —"Fun."

LLANDOVERY. I [BY OUR OWN COBBESPONDHNT.] CHARGE OF LARCENY.—A SMART I CAPTURE. On Wednesday, in last week, P.C. Deana, I of Llangadock, received information that Caerbont shop, Llansadwrn, had been broken into. He proceeded there ,and found the place had been entered by the back-door. On entering, the constable found the place upside down, the drawers having been-pulled out, and the tills emptied. Mrs. Moses, the occupier, on being questioned, stated that be- tween B2 and L3 had been stolen. The con- stable, having heard that a strange lad had been seen in the neighbourhood on that day, proceeded in pursuit, and hiring a bicycie, ultimately arrested an industrial school boy named William Cooper, aged 17 years, on sus- picion. The constable searched him, and found two purses containing £2 3s. 8%d. He then charged Cooper with stealing the money together with a bottle of lemonade crystal, and half a quarter of tobaoco. Prisoner ad- mitted the offence, and was brought to the lock-up at Llandovery. On Thursday he was brought before the Mayor, and on the appli- cation of P.S. Williams he was remanded until the following day. On Friday, at the office of Mr. R. Peel Price, the magistrates' clerk for the Llan- gadock Division, Cooper was again brought before Mr. E. P. Lloyd, Glansevin, and Mr. Lt' John Jones, Penyrhock, and charged with the above offence. Evidence was adduced by P.C. Deans, Llangadock, Mrs. Moses, and her son, aged 13 years, and the magistrates committed him to take his trial at the forth- coming Quarter Sessions at Carmarthen. The Bench also complimented P.C. Deans on his smart capture.—Cooper seems to have started life on the wrong path, as he had only just been released from prison after un- dergoing a month's hard labour for a similar charge. PETTY SESSIONS. This fortnightly meeting was held on Fri- day, the magistrates present being: Mr. John Jones, Penyrhock; Mr. John Williams, Tiry- pentre; and Mr. James Rees, Talgarth. Drupk.-P.S. Williams preferred a charge of drunkenness against Mrs. Anne Frost, a Llandovery greengrocer. The offence took place on the 15th inst., and the magistrates mulcted her in the sum of 14s. including costs. Muzzles.-P.C. Robbin charged Thomas Jones, a farmer, residing at Cefncerrig, near Llandovery, with allowing his dog in a pub- lic place unmuzzled. The defendant, who did not attend, was fined 12s. 2d., including costs. These werel all the cases for disposal. CILYCWM SCHOOL. H.M. Inspector's Report. The progress made was highly satisfac- tory, considering that the school was closed by medical authority for several weeks dur- ing the latter part of the i-eur." The highest possible grants were obtained, and the school was again exempted from the annual ex- amination. A FOOLISH JUMP FROM A TRAIN. On Wednesday evening last an accident, which migM easily have resulted fatally oc- curred to M\. William Davies, a tinman, of this town. It appears that he travelled by the 5 p.m. express train to Llanwrda, where he intended alighting to attend to some business, but, finding that the train did not stop, he foolishly opened the compartment door and jumped out, falling with terrifio force on his head, and sustaining severe in- juries. Dr. Rees, of Llanwrda, fortunately happened to be at hand, and attended to the unfortunate man, who was conveyed back to Llandovery by train. It is miraculous how he escaped so well, and we are happy to state that he is progressing favourably. CRICKET. LLANDOVERY COLLEGE v. LLAN- DOVERY TOWN. A CAPITAL GAME. D. T. M. JONES IN FINE FORM. On Saturday afternoon on the College Ground, the above teams met for the first time this season. C. P. Lewis, winning the toss, naturally decided on putting his side in first, D. T. M. Jones and C. Michael open- ing the innings. Both batsmen played the bowling with cage. and runs came, at a brisk rate, but with the telegraph registering 40 runs, Michael was dismissed with a "yorker" I from C. M. Davies. C. P. Lewis next joined Jones, but with the total at 70, Lewis waa unfortunately run out. On E. Milner-Jonea becoming associated with D. T. M. Jones, some lively cricket was witnessed. Both I batsmen played brilliant cricket, and pun- ished the trundling severely. The score had reached 140 ere the partnership was dissolved. D. T. M. Jones, the outgoing batsman, played in fine style for his 72, and only gave a couple of chances throughout. E. Milner-Jonea did not survive his namesake long, and the re- maining batsmen giving little trouble, the inning,t closed for the creditable total of 180 runs. The Collegians opened badly, but thanks to capital batting by S. H. Lockyer, Trevor Williams, Seymour, and E. B. Wil- liams, a scorei of 158 runs was registered for the loss of only 8 wickets, an interesting and well contested game thus ending in a draw. Cockyer played a brilliant innings for his 48 runs, and the manner in which he hit out at the "lobs" created lusty cheers from the spectators on the ground. Appended are the scores :— Llandovery Town.—D. T. M. Jones, c M. E. Davies, b C. M. Davies, 72 C. Michael, b C. M. Davies, 13; C. P. Lewis, run out, ll; B. Milner Jones, o Davies, b T. P. Lloyd, 36 H. V. Watkins, c G. Bowen, b C. M. Davies, 14 H. A. Reés, c G. Bowen, b T. P. Lloyd, 0; H. H. Knight, c G. Bowen, b C. M. Davies, 4 W. Price, b T. P. Loyd, 6 E. C. Owen, b Tv P. Lloyd, 3 E. C. Jones, b C. M. Davies, 7 G. C. Seymour, not out, 1 extras, 13 total, 180. Llandovery College.-C. M. Davies, c Jones, b H. V .Watkins, 4; J. A. Jones, c Watkins, b C. P. Lewis, 7; P. Richards, b C. P. Lewis, 2; A. L. Green, 1 b w, b C. P. Lewis, 8; S. H. Lockyer, b C. Michael, 48; T. M. Wil- liams, b H. V. Watkins-, 18; A. E. Seymour, b H. A. Rees, 27; E. B. Williams, not out, 24; G. Bowen, c Watkins, b E. M. Jones, 7; M. E. Davies, not out, 0; T. P. Lloyd, to bat, 0: extras, 13; total for 8 wickets, 158. SUCCESSFUL OUTING BY THE TEM- PERANCE ASSOCIATION. On Whit-Monday, the members of the Temperance Association in this town jour- neyed to the well-known historical place of Twm Shon Catti." A start was made about 9.30, and the members were conveyed in about half-a-dozen brakes. The climatic conditions graced the event in a favourable degree, and the drive through a beautiful and romantic country was most enjoyable. The destination was reached about noon, and the party immediately went in search of the Acave which is "supposed" to have hidden poor old "Twm" from many an enemy. The cave was found, but "Twm" was, of course, at least in person, missing. The members were for some time busily engaged in cutting their names in the interior of the cave, a process which, from the aspect of the cave, had been done by many a previous explorer. Other places of interest having also been in- spected, the party returned to the meadows and partook of an excellent luncheon. All having satisfied the wants of the "inner man," several games were indulged in. A concert programme was also framed, and several items, both musical and recitative, were given by the members. Mr. Joseph Thomas, an old Llandoverian. who now re- sides in America, and is at present on a visit to his native town, delivered an excellent address on the temperance question. Miss Richards, a young lady from Pennsylvania, also recited HThjr Love Letters" in a very clever manner. Tea was again provided for the members, and the return was made at 6.30, ye ancient borough being reached about ó o'clock, a capital day's outing thus termin- ating. Mr. T. Roberts* of the Jubilee Crown Stores, deserves every credi! for his capable and satisfactory catering.

LLAN SAMLET. LBY OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.1 DISTRICT MEETING OF ANCIENT BRITONS. On Saturday last a meeting of the Neath and Tawe district of the order of Ancient Britons was held at the Star Inn, Liansamlet. The following delegates were present :-Messrs. D. Jenkins, D. Saunders Davies, W. Lewis, John, Morgan, Wm. Llewelyn, Edward Griffiths, Joseph Jones, George Davies, Richard Matthews, John Adams, Mark Ocoper, Bro. Henry Jenkins, president, Bro. Benjamin Wheeler, treasurer, and Bro- Francis Rees, secretary, and Bros. William James and John Owen, trustees, were also present. The minutes referred to the death of the late Bro. D. Sims (Samlet Lodge), and it waa carried unanimously that the district be levied. to the amount usually paid on the death of a member. The secretary was requested to convey to the widow and children the deep sympathy of the whole of the district. Defaulting officials were reported, and it was decided that the rules mn-t be rigidly enforced. Mr. Thomas Hughes, secretary to the Unity, remarked that the success of every Friendly Society was gained by adherence to the rules. Mr. Hughes had honoured the meeting with a flying visit, and his presence was of great service. An adjournment waa made for dinner, which was served in an excellent style by Host and Hostess Clement. The afternoon meeting, which was of ahort duration and of minor importance, was resumed. The auditors gave their report. The accounts were correct, and the financial position healthy- a fact which is creditable to Messrs. Rees and Wheeler, the secretary and treasurer. Bro. J. Owen was warmly congratulated on bis appoint- ment as trustee by Brothers William Jones and, D. S. Davies (Dewi Illtyd) and Wheeler (not Wheeler and Wilson). A hearty vote of thanks to the president and his brother officers, and the- Host and Hostess, and the reading of englynion "-the two latter by Dewi Illtyd -a busy, but pleasant day's proceedings terminated. It was expressly desired that a report should be sent to "The Cambrian," together with the following stanzas :— I'R LLYWYDD. Boed hwylus ci fywyd haelwedd-siriol. Cysurus ei fuchedd 0 rhodied mewn anrhydedd, Lion o hyd, yn Ilawn o head. GWR A GWRAIG Y TY. Hir ddyddian gaffo'r ddeuddyn-a iechyd Heb achos dim dychryn Diffuant lwyddiant iddyn' Trwy eu hoes, am y tro hyn. SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION. The ninth triennial election of School Board members for Liansamlet Higher was held on Tue-day last. The first Board was elected in June, 1877, without a contest, but there has been a contested election for each subsequent Board. There were three polling stations Peniel Green, Glais, and Birchgrove. The presiding officers. respectively were County Councillors J. Jordan T. P. Anthony and S. O. Davies, Mr. Llewelyn Jenkins, Clerk to the Guardians, being the Returning Officer. There were fourteen candi- dates for nine seats. The result of the poll was declared at the Union Offices on Wednesday, and the following number of votes were recorded for each candidate. The indicates old members. *John Rees, Colliery Manager 1085 E. R. Thomas, Checkweigher 750 *John Williams, B.A., Vcar 729 Daniel Phillips, Builder 722 *John Jordan (Glais), Grocer, &c. 639 *D. W Jenkins, Tailor and Draper 616 D. J. Morris, Farmer 604 *Richard Rees, Works' Clerk. 577 Thomas Donne, Grocer 564 Non-Elected. *John Millard, Shearer 561 *Thomas David, Railway Inspector 553 *D. J. Owen, Chemist 419 David Evans, Insurance Agent 415 John Walton, Railway Signalman. 235 Two only of the first Board are now living, Mr. Richard Rees and the Rev. P. J. Walters. Mr. Rees has been a member continuously and a chairman of three Boards. The Rev. J. Williams proposed a vote of thanks to the Returning Officer for the courtesy he had shown to all the candidates and the impartial manner in which the election had been carried out. Mr. D. W. Jenkins seconded, and it was carried enthusias- tically.

SUFFERING PEOPLE CURED OF Indigestion. Heart Weakness." Wind on the Stomach. Amemia. Poor Appetite. Sleeplessness. Fullness after Eating. Headaches. Chronic Constipation. Billiousness. Backache.. Impure Blocd. Kidney Trouble. Female Weakness. BY VENO'S SEAWEED TONIC A genuine bank cheque, value 2s. 6d. accom- panies each 2s. 9d. bottle. If Veno's Sea- weed Tonio fails to cure, 2s. 6d. will be paid back on each bottle without fuss or bother. The proprietors are so tboroughly convinced that Veno'8 Seaweed Tonic is the most suc- cessful medicine ever placed on the market, that they are willing to stand by the result. THEY WOULD NOT GUARANTEE ™ YOUR MONEY IF THEY WERE NOT ABSOLUTELY CONFIDENT. It means a cure or no pay, and, remember, we do not use the words, relieved, benefited, or satisfied, but strictly the word "cure." A three months' treatment with Veno's Sea- weed Tonic will produce a permanent last- ing cure. It does not act upon the abore6 named symptoms, but directly upon the causes which produce them, viz.: The STOMACH, LIVER, KIDNEYS AND BLOOD. It is skilfully made to act upon these four great vital organs; when these are healthy the above symptoms disappear. This is the key to the success of Veno's Seaweed Tollic. It possesses marvellous tonic and strengthen- ing power. Those who take it cannot help but notice the vast improvement which takes place in their health almost immediately. If in doubt try a small bottle at Is. lid.; you will be delighted with the result. VENO'S LIGHTNING COUGH CURE stops an ordinary cough in one. night, and ewes chromic coughs, bronchitis, asthma, influenza, and whooping cough rapidly. Ita vast superiority over the ordinary cough mix- tures, and the different emulsions cannot be estimated. It has saved thousands of lives after they have been turned out of hospitals. It ia a new scientific fremedy, endorsed and recommended by Me3i6al Men. i CAUTION.—When you ask for Veno's remedies, see that you get them. Avoid the shop where they try to sell you a cheap mix- ture of their own. or palm off a substitute, they will cheat you ;n other things. SOLD BY Boots, Ltd., Cash Chemists. D. L. Evans, Chemist, 27, Walter-road; John Davies Chemist, :'0, High-street, Swansea. M^ L. Bevan, Chemist, Morriston; Jordan, Chemist, Pontardawe; Powell, Chemist, Ystalyfera; Rees, chemist, Brynmawr; Jno. Davies, Chemist, Llanelly. Phillips, Drug Stores, Pontardulais. Ivor Ll. Jones, Chemist; and J. D. Llewellyn, Chemist, Wind-street, Neath. Olive, Chemist, Brit- onferry. G. D. Loveluck, Chamist, Aber- avon. Williams, Drug Stores, Taibach. J. J. Thoinais, Chemist, Maesteg, and all cham- iels ard medicine vendors everywhere. j

DAN OLYGIAETH "PENAR. | AT EIN GOHEBWYR. N. icntir sylw o unrkyw ohebiaeth a fyddo wedi ,ei hytgrifenu ar ddicg ochr i'r ddalen, ac na fyddo wedi ei haricyddo ag enw priodol y goheb- y<M—Mtd o angenrheidrwydd er mwyn ei gyhoeddi, o. yn hytrach y dynunir defnyddioffngeme. I Cyfeirier pob gohebiaeth Gymreig at y Golyg- ydd, PKNTRE, SWANSEA.

CYNGOR YR EGLWYSI RHYDDION CYMREIG, ABERTAWY. Mae Pwyllgor Gweithiol y Cynghor hwn wrthi yn parotoi ar gyfer gwaith y tymor nesaf. Cynal- iwyd cyfarfod o'r pwyllgor nos Wener diweddaf dan lywyddiaeth y Uywydd. y Parch. R. Thomas, Olandwr, ac yr oedd yn amlwg fod yabryd gwaith yn y brodyr. Cynhelir cyfarfod o'r Pwyllgor I' Cyffredinol un o'r nosweithian nesaf, pan yr ym- drinir a materion o bwys a dyddordeb. Credwn y teimlir eisoes fod lie i welliantau yn y cyfansodd- iad. Amgylchiadau nas gellid eu rhagweled wnaeth Ie i rai, a phrofiad nas gellid ei gael cyn cychwyn ta y gwaith a wna y Ilall yn ddymnnol. Ni ddylai dim bellach gadw y Cymundeb allan o'n gwaith cyhoeddus, a than mai mantais fydd ) uno a'r Cyngor Cyffredinol sydd erbyn hyn wedi dod yn allu yn y wlad ac yn parhan i enill nerth. Da fuasai pe bai pob aelod o'r pwyllgor hwn wedi ei ennynn a than oyfarfodydd enwog Caerdydd. Dylai ein harweinwyr yn y mudiad hwn ddar- Ueo hanes, deall cyfrinion, a myfyrio dyheadau y Cyngor mawr hwn fel yr ennynid hwy yn fwy, ac y byddai gwaith y gwahanol gyfarfyddiadau yn hwylus.

< PROFIAD DIRWESTWR. 1 Trwch pin am gerwin o gwrw—r'own i byth, Ond rho'wn, a bost yfwr, Yn Ei borth, pe b'ai werthwr. 1 Bunt i Dduw am beint o ddw'r DBWI HAVESP." f t

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The branch of the Psychical Research So- ciety in America has arranged for a novel investigation—namely, whether men and women do or do not wish for a future life. The American psychologists have been amus- ing themselves by arguing that. although the average man may believe in a future life, it does not follow that he has a great desire for life beyond the grave. The society, in order to ascertain the prevailing opinions, are to ask believers and unbelievers whether they have any liking fol- the prospect of a future life. In India and the East generally it is common to wish for an absorption into the absolute, a sacrifice of personality, or in- dividuality, which doe9 not appeal to the average Ocoidental.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS.) I ABERAVON AND PORT TALBOT. NOTES AND NEWS. fBY KAMBI.EE,"] I was always under the impression that the establishment of a County Sitting in connection with the Neath Court at Aberavon was solely for the convenience of suitors residing in Aberavon and the surrounding districts, but I find that now a number of cases from Aberavon and Cwmavon are still heard at Neath and complaints are numerous of the inconvenience and expense which some of the poorer class of Utiganta are put to in making the Neath journey. Of course, theie may be circumstances which render certain cases necessary to be heard at Neath. I feel sure that Mr. Registrar Charles would do all in his power to assist these poor people—if it were possible foe the cases to be heard at Aberavon he would put no obstacles in the way. Whit-Sunday was a. dull day-very dull-after the many preceding days of a cloudless sky and bright sunshine, but this did not prevent the juvenile population turning out in their very best bib and tucker." Varied and many were the colours donned. The Is. income-tax and dear coal does not seem to have arrested the spending power of the people, who apparently vied with each other in the matter of making their young- aters look spick ana span. 1 IThere was no sitting of the County Justices on Whit-Monday. The Port Talbot Railway and Docks Company have commenced their service of Sunday trains to Aberavon, and on Whit-Sunday a large crowd of Maestegites journeyed down to the Beach. Owing to the various Sunday School treats on Whit-Monday the services of a band were unable to be obtained to play on the Beach. The Port Talbot Railway Company have announced cheap trains on their system for Saturday afternoons and endeavours will be made to obtain the services of a band on that day. The Beach will be sure to be patronised more than ever this summer, and Aberavon should be all the richer for it. Aberavon and Port Talbot swept the beard," to use a slang expression, at the Neath Horse Show last week. Out of nine entries from the district no leas than seven competitors obtained First," and in the "turn-out the Aberavon Fire Brigade was quite a feature of the procession. What did Castell Newydd people think of it ? Ancient little Bravon coming in and sneaking off with the plums of the show. There is no doubt that in horseflesh Mr. Thomas Nicholas, the well-known provision merchant, will take a lot of beating. During the past week the good people of Cwmavon have been greatly excited over a rumour of a promised sensation in high quarters, but up to the time of writing no reliable information has become known. That something has happened is beyond doubt, and developments are awaited. In looking round for new taxes why in the world did not the Chancellor of the Exchequer put his finger on the ubiquitous bike. Nowadays they practically monopolise the King's highway, and in a number of cases are a great nuisance to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. A 5s. tax would thin out the scorcher element or, as I have heard them termed, the red stocking brigade. In riding they are all over the road, as it were, and they seem to be deeply interested in the construction of the fibre of their tyres. The County Authorities are erecting a spacious office at the rear of the Polioe Station premises at Port Talbot, which will do duty for the Inspector of Weights and Measures and be a convenience? to the tradespeople of Aberavon, who, it appears, will have to drag their weights and scales down there to be verified, instead of aa heretofore of tneir being tested and verified at the Station psemises in Talbot-square. Is this another injustice to the ancient Borough ? By far the largest number of tradespeople reside in Aberavon, and why should they be put to the inconvenience of taking their weights out of the Borough to be tested. The Town Council have offered to set apart a room in their premises for the purpose, but in their wisdom the author- ities have decided to erect another building at Port Talbot, as though the present building was not already a monument to the powers that be. In direct contrast to Whit Sunday, the Bank Holiday was replete with uninterrupted and brilliant sunshine. Hundreds flocked out of the town on pleasure bent, but thousands flocked into it iand made the beach their headquarteis. The usual Sunday School treats were brought off in right regal style. Everybody turned out in their very best, and the processions "round the town" were pretty signts. After tea, the various schools got away to the neighbouring fields, where games were indulged in until duak. There was always a band of willing helpers at the numerous tables, and the festival paused off very pleasantly. Whit Tuesday also brought several hundreds of visitors into the town, and the Victoria-road was orowded all day with trippers to and from the beach, and the borough wore quite a holiday appearance. The AbjLvon Cricket Club, although stragg- ling to do its best on a thread-worn wicket, has not, so far, met with success in regard to winning matches. Thty have lost the only two ao far played-Maesteg and Pontypridd—both away from home. On Saturday Pontypridd make the journey to Aberavon, when the Avonites fondly hope to have their revenge. Some understanding should be definitely come to as to the tenancy of the field; if the club are to continue in occupation it is of the utmost im- portance that steps should be taken early in the intumn to have the playing pitch re-laid and raised, and the out-field well rolled. I am juifce aware of the difficulty which had to be faoed it the commencement of this season, when the air was full of rumours of industrial developments, ind every convenient site seized upon. Delightful weather ushered in the opening stages of the shooting of the Glamorgan Rifle Volunteer Association at Margam Park on Tues- iay, bat at the time of writing it certainly does lot look promising for the concluding days' com. petitions. PORT TALBOT INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS. The annual meeting of the governors of these schbols was held on Wednesday afternoon at the school in Station-atreet, when there were present: Messrs. S. H. Byass, Edward Powell, Edward Davies, J. M. Smith, G. Lipscomb, the Rev. Hy. Morris, and Mrs. Byaas and Mra. R. W. Llewellyn. On the motion of Mr. J. M. Smith, seconded by Mr. Edward Davies, Mr. Byass was unani- mously elected chairman for the ensuing year, and Mr. Edward Davies vice-chnirman. A letter was read from Mr. Edward Knox, late agent for Miss Talbot, resigning his position on tue board, and a letter from Mi>8 Talbot, nom- inating Mr. Lipscomb as his successor. Mr. J. M. Smith was unanimously elected a member on the representative committee of the Glamorgan County Council. The Finance Committee reported that they had appointed Mr. Byasa aa their chairman for the ensuing year. The Ht-ad Master's reAort was read, and on his recommendation it was resolved to appoint an additional a.-si-tant master, and that the matter of such appointment be left to the Head Master to deal with.

The wedding cake of Queen Victoria must have been of gigantic proportions. When a month or two ago a few pieces were offered for sale by auction they were regarded as curiosities and rarities. A very large piece made as much as JB2, but several pieces have been sold since, and on Wednesday four lots of it were offered at Steven's auction-room in Covent Garden. The average price was about a guinea, but the last piece offered made as little as 12s. More interesting was a small water-colour made by Princess Vic- toria at the age of 12. It sold for 45 guineas.

PONTARDA WE. [By OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] CONCERT. On Saturday evening the second performance MO- r- Craigtrebanoa County Council Singing Class was given at the Concert 77 1 here tvas a very good attendance, and the ftrtiste8 are to be complimented upon the manner in which they performed their several parts. RELIEF FROM TAXATION. Councillor Daniel Jones, member of the Pontar- dawe District Council has fathered a scheme for raising funds for the Imperial Exchequer. He moved a resolution urging the Government to nationalise all mining rents and royalties and rent?" did not euffgest that the £ way compensated, but that the Government was to demand the surrender of all properties, and the revenues obtained from these services were to be applied to lessen Imperial taxation. Comment on such a quixotic idea is unnecessary. It is needless to say that such a resolution had no supporter. Councillor Player moved an amendment, which was carried nem. con., that the Government be asked to tax ground rents and royalties and apply the money obtained towards lessening the local rates. CHANGE OF DAY OF MEETINGS. The Guardians and District Council meetings will, after the 6th of June, hold their next meet- Jn 8- °n the 13th of June, and then every fortnight This change waa brought about in order to allow some of the members who a. e also on the County Council to attend the meetings of the latter body as according to the old day of meeting the meetings of both bodies clashed. BUILDING PLANS. It would be well for all persons intending to buiid houses, etc., to know that plans will not be passed onlfss they are in the engineer's hands at least a fortnight previous to the meeting at which tion they should be presented for adop- WHIT-MONDAY. I Jfa ?artie\in connection with the various places ot worship were held on Monday, and the weather was such as one could desire for these functions. ACCIDENT. A young girl, the daughter of Mr. D. T. Williams, Gwyn-street, slipped while playing and dislocated her shoulder.

A HALF-PINT LEMON JELLY FREE. We do not know when we have been so pleased JTvr~.a. J; 0 delicacy as we have been with Eiffel Tower Table Jellies." They are rimply delicious, beautifully clear, exquisitely flavoured, and the colour a delight to the eye o1^ Packet can be obtained of Grocers for ,e u"derstani that Meaara. Foiter, Clark and Co. (makers of the well-known Eiffel Tower Lemonade) are so desirous that Everybody should become acquainted with the Exceptional value of their Jeiiioa that they are sending a half-pint Lemon Je'ly free on receipt of a post-card. Do not miss this opportunity, but send potst-card at once to Foster dark & Co., 4048, Eiffel Tower Factory, Maidstone.

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PONTARDULAIS. I NOTES. LBT "THE DRUID."] I Wednesday's parish meeting at the Board Schools was a record one in every respect. The chair was occupied by Mr. T. Davies, Birchgrove House, the chairman of the Llandilo-Talybont Parish Council, and the commodious main room of the school was found quite inadequate to comfortably accommodate the exceptionally large attendance of ratepayers. The items on the agenda were: (1) To consider the following adoptive Acts:—(a) The Lighting and Watching Act; (b) The Burial Act; and to pass resolutions thereon. (2) To discuss the condition of Gorseinon as to its water supply. A deal of discussion took place on the eternal Light Question." Mr John Griffiths, Glanyrafon, and Mr. Dd. Lewis, Glynllwchwr-road, two members of the Parish Council, proposed the adoptiou of the Lighting Act for Pontardulais. An amend- ment was moved by Mr. J. Allen to the effect that this question be deferred for a fortnight in order to see whether another item on the agenda would be passed by the meeting or not. This was seconded by Mr. E. M. Clason Dahne, solicitor, but on a vote being taken, it was decided to pro- ceed with the advertised work of the meeting. A vote was ultimately taken on the question of the light with the following result:—For the proposi- tion, 97; against, 100. Majority against, 3. A poll was forthwith demanded by Mr. Albert Williams, Brynawel, who was backed up by a large number of influential ratepayers. A plebiscite of the pari-h will therefore, in due course, be taken on this very important subject. The question of a public cemetery for the Parish of Llandilo-Tdolybont was next proceeded with. The adoption of the Burial Act was moved by Mr. Thomas Thomas, Glasfryn House, and seconded by Mr. Thomas Jenkins, Oakfield-street-two members of the Parish Council again. The Rev. D. Lloyd Morgan, pastor of Hope Congregational Chapel, made some very appropriate remarks anent the seriousness of the question under dis- cussion and taking into consideration the im- portant aspect of the question, he strongly sup- ported the proposition. Mr. Evan James, Pen- cefnarda, having raised some minor objections to to the scheme, the original proposition was fur- ther supported by Messrs. William Michael (Gla- morgan Works) and Thomas Davies (Penyrheol). The last-named gentleman, speaking as a member of the Parish Council, said that that body was practically unanimous on this question. Mr. John Roberts, Cwrtycarne, also spoke. He acknow- ledged the importance of the question, hut to his mind the most important question (the burial question) had been sacrificed for the less impor- tant matter, viz., the lighting question. He anti- cipated an 8s. in the £ rate for the parish soon if these proposals were carried out. The matter was then put to the vote, and carried with only one dis- sentient-Mr. E. Harries, Brynbach.-The Gorsei- non water supply was the next subject under dis- cussion. Mr. Thomas Thomas, Glasfryn, Pontar- dulais, said he had worked in Gorseinon for the last 15 years, and he was firmly of the opinion that animals of Pontardulais had better drinking water than the inhabitants of Gorseinon. He moved that the meeting press the urgent import- ance of this question on the Llangvfelach District Council.—Mr. William Williams, Pontardulais, seconded the resolution. He corroborated Mr. Thomas's remarks with regard to the quality of water.—Mr. John Morgan, parish councillor, Penyrheol, said that the people of Gorseinon were rather extravagant in this matter of the water.— Mr. Thomas George, district councillor, said that the Gorseinon water supply was a very real need. As a member of the Llangyfelach District Council he would do his utmost for the promotion of any scheme for the adequate supply of water to Gorseinon.—Mr. Benjamin Mathews, the other district councillor, was of the same opinion as Mr. George. Mr. Mathews said the Council had even now under consideration a scheme for the adequate and efficient supply of water to Gor- seinon.—Messrs. Thomas Davies and J Roberts (Cwrtycarne), in criticising the work of the District Council in this matter, strongly con- demned the present scheme proposed.-The matter then dropped. PONTARDULAIS URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. At the request of six parochial electors, another parish meeting had been called for on Wednesday evening to consider the question of the conver- sion of the parish, or such part thereof as may be deemed expedient, into an Urban District." The names of the six electors calling the meeting were :—Messrs. E. M. Clason Dahne, solicItor; Evan Evans, butoher; Wm. Jones, Trade Hall John Williams, Sheffield House; Samuel James, Glen Stores; and Evan Jones, Cardiff House. —Mr. Clason Dahne, in a most lucid address, moved the following resolution:—" That this parish meeting of the rural parish of Llandilo- Talybont is of opinion that, in the interests of the local government of the parish, the conver- sion of the Pontardulais portion of the parish into an urban district council is urgently required."—This was seconded by Mr. D. D. Griffiths, Myrddin House.-On the motion of Mr. John Jones, Coedbach, seconded by Mr. George C Thomas, Bryn, it was decided to elect a representative committee to thoroughly investi- gate the matter, and to report thereon, Mr. Diihne's proposal having been ultimately with- drawn. The following gentlemen were selected to act on the said committee:—E. M. C. Dahne, J. Allen, T. Davies, G. C. Thomas, Rees Harries, E. D. Rees, Wm. Jones, Wm. Harris, David Williama, Samuel Williams, J. Robert* (Cwrt), J. Williams (Clayton), W. Michael D. Roberts (Llandremorfawr), D. H. Griffiths, and the Rev. D. Lloyd Morgan. Parish and dis- trict councillors, with the overseers for the parish, will act as ex-officio members of the committee. This committee will hold its first meeting on Saturday, June 8th, at 7 p.m., at the Board Schools, Pontardulais.—This was all the business, and the meeting then dispersed.

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SWANSEA HOSPITAL. The secretary of the Swansea Hospital ac- kndwledjges the following oontributions:- The employes of Thomas, Evans and John Dyer £ 5 5e. 7d.; the employes of Cefngv- felacn Collieries, £ 6 5s.; the employes of Baglan Bay Tinplate Co., £5 10s. 9d.; the employes of Melin Tinplate Decorating Works. Neath, JB25 16si. 8d.; the employes of Locomotive Department, Midland Railway, £ 4; Coal trimmers, per Mr. W. H. Jones, £ 6 13s. Id.; masters of vessels frequenting this port, JB94 Is. Id.; Gurnos Congregational Chapel, Ystalyfera, 5s.; hospital box at the Westbourne Hotel, 4s..

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