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In his attitude towards the Lady Mayors' Bill Mr John Bums has earned the eternal gratitude of the suffragettes. A member proposed a clause leaving it to the option of any county or borough to adopt or reject the Act, whereupon Mr Bums said that the Government could not accept a clause which would subject women to the passing caprice of unstable mankind. Gallant John!

Mountain Ash Education Committee. A special meeting of the above was held on Tuesday, Mr. W. Davies in the chair. The other members present were Mrs, Owen Jones, Messrs. R. Parsons, J. Powell, J. P. Davies, E. Morris, T. W. Jones, J. Charles, W. Griffiths, E. V. Tidman, W. Millar, W- S. Davies, Bruce Jones, and D. Rogers, with Mr. Alfred Morgan (director), Mr. H. P. Linton (clerk), and Mr. W. H. Williams (archi- tect). NEW CLASS OF TEACHERS. FIXING THEIR SALARIES. The first business of the committee was to fix the salaries of five pupils of the Aberdare County School who had been appointed teache-r" under the com- mittee. They were: Albert Pugh, n. Thomas, W. J. Curnow, Tom Davies, and Miss A. John. Mr. J. Powell spoke at some length in favour of paying them at the same rate as those pupil teachers who had passed the King's Scholarship Examination. That would be = £ 45 per annum, rising by £ '5 yearly until a maximum of -265 had been reached. The Director said that the question of sex had to be considered. There was so much more demand for female teachers of that class than for male. Mr. D. Rogers was inclined to think that these teachers should not be paid so much as the pupil teachers. As a rule each teacher became a good teacher by practising at his or her profession. Pupil teachers had had some experience • in teaching, and therefore were of more value to the committee than the pupils leaving the County School. Mr. J. Charles remarked that the only experience that pupil teachers had had was two years' apprenticeship cf two days per week. That did not amount in the aggregate to more than five months. What would be the value of such train- ing compared with the present condition of the class of teachers under discussion r Rev. E. V. Tidman: Have the appoint- ments been made? Director: They have been appointed provisionally, but in what position we shall place them has yet to be decided. The Director, replying to Mr. Charles, observed that there was a considerable difference between the two classes of teachers which they were comparing. To a fresh young man or woman who had never before stood in front of a class, it took some time for him or her to get into the atmosphere, and to maintain an attitude of cool and calm demeanour. Pupil teachers had overcome this diffi- culty. Mr. Powell replied that as ft set-off to that qualification, the pupil teachers were being paid a small salary in addi- tion to educational experience wh'ch they had obtained at the expense of the ratepayers. He moved that the new teachers be placed on the same basis as those pupil teachers who had passed the King's Scholarship. Mr. J. Charles seconded, and the motion was agreed to. NEW PENRHIWCEIBER SCHOOL. NO BATHS. The architect submitted two sets of plans of a new Boys' School at Penvhnv- ceiber. The first plan was a school building with covered playground, and the other, a school-building with Swim- ming Baths. Mr. W. S. Davies, in moving the adop- tion of the first plaii, said lie was not in favour of the Baths scheme. The ex- pense represented £ 950, and he did not think they were warranted in spending such a large Mr. Linton said that he had looked into the matter, and he was of opinion that the Education Committee had nc right whatever to erect Swimming Baths. There was no Act of Parlia- ment to justify the expenditure of money for such purpose. The proper authority was the District Council, and the money would have to come out of the District Rate. A question was asked in the House of Commons on the subject in January, 1903, and the answer of the President of the Board of Education was as follows —" The Board of Education do not consider that the School Board are the proper persons to erect Swim- ming Baths, in view of the fact that ether local authorities have been given powers for that purpose." Mr. J. Powell pointed out that U swim- n-iiig" was included in the time-table,, so it was but reasonable to suppose that they had power to provide baths. Mr. Linton contended that there wa" no power. School children could use public baths, etc. Mr. Powell said he was in accord with the motion. It did not appear to him that they could benefit to the extent of £ 950 by erecting baths. They might be able to introduce something of the kind at some future time. Mr. W. Millar seconded Mr. Davies' motion that baths be not erected. He considered it would be an unwarranted expenditure. Some young men at Pen- rhiwceiber had shown a want of appre- ciation of the little efforts made by the Council to provide Swimming Bath.. They could not erect baths without in- curring further expenditure by having scmeone to look after them. Mr. Bruce Jones concurred with th's view. He did not think they would be justified in spending any more money in providing swimming baths at Pcnrhiw ceiber at all events. Mr. E. Morris, as one of the members for Penrhiwceiber, did not think it would be advisable to incur that expesdituxe. J He did not think the ratepayers would be in favour of such a scheme. His ex- perience in the past had led him to the conclusion that. boys whose ages ranged between 14 and 17 had no respect for pro- perty. He was very sorry to have to say this, though he did not think that Pen- rhiwceiber was worse than any other place. He would very much like to have baths erected, provided they were locked after, but with regard to the present pro- posal the cost was too great. Mr. Parsons: We are wasting a lot of talk over this question. The Clerk has told us we have no power to provide baths. Mr. W. S. Davies: I say we are not justified in proceeding even if we had the power. The Chairman said that like Mr. Powell, he would like to -e,- swimming baths introduced for children, but the Clerk had told them that they had no power. The motion was then put and carried, and the Director was instructed to for- ward the plan of the School building and covered playground to the Board of Edu- cation. EDUCATION AND CHAMPAGNE. Ir. W. Griffiths asked when would the new Darrenlas School be opened. Mr. W. S. Davies: You are thinking of the champagne, are you? (Laughter.) The Director replied that it would be opened next Monday fortnight. VICE-CHAIRMAN. On the motion of Mr. J. Charles, it was resolved to appoint a vice-chairman of the Education Committee at the next meeting.

Penrhiwceiber Bachelors1 Week-end at Aberystwyth When bachelors take a holiday, es- pecially a week-end, they generally do so on the impulse of the moment, without any of the proverbial week beforehand preparation and speculation on holiday attire. It's a case of a packed hand-bag and a hasty farewell. Leaving Moun- tain Ash by the 2.25 a.m. train we .pro- ceeded via Carmarthen for Aberystwyth; We experienced an exceedingly pleasant oL journey, and until dawn broke we were entertained to a series of the most humorous stories imaginable, but these were eventually silenced by the .arrival' I of the glorious dawn, disclosing to us some of the beauties of Carmarthen scenery. We arrived at Carmarthen, where we parted wibh most of our Car- marthenshire friends, and also made the originals of some appetizing odour; issuing from the refreshment room con- spicuous by their absence; We left the station with the intention of viewing and considering Carmarthen as a possi- ble future holiday resort. We proceed- ed as far as the gaol, and gave its exter- ior quite a pompous and official scrutiny. However, we were informed by one of the constables that they took only mar. ried men there. He observed: This is only a place for recuperation for men whose wives have inherited pugilist1 c propensities." Arriving again at the station, our train resumed its journey to the north. The scenery from here on was unsurpassable. We arrived at Aber- ystwyth at 9.0 a.m. Sunday morning. Leaving the station we commenced the tiresome and monotonous ordeal of look- ing for diggings. This, it will be recog- nised, is one which the bachelor is thor oughly familiar with. After having been turned aivay from door after door with the remark, "Very sorry, sir, full up," we at last fell among—not thieves, but into the hands of a good Samaritan, who had compassion on cur sorrowful plight. After experiencing about three hours' blissful sleep we proceeded down- stairs. One, of the bachelors submitted our a digs" to an exceedingly pessimistic criticism, but this was subsequently dis- pelled by the appearance of our land- lady bearing a tray on which rested in gorgeous array the B's best friend, H ham and eggs." Ah, what a feast was there, my country men! We then pro- ceeded to the Promenade to view the Channel Fleet. The ships remained about two miles out, motionless sea monsters. Their stillness seemed to add to their majestic demeanour. Monday came and saw the- B's afoot. We arranged to explore Constitutional Hill. From this part The sea, the sea, the open sea, The wide, the fresh, the ever free," could be viewed without any obstruction. Here we could bend in undisturbed medi- tation to soliloquize on the sea. At this point the exhuberance of the verbosity of one of the B's would have made "Quiutilian stare and gasp." Tuesday arrived in due course, it being Carnival Day. We were persistently pestered by the girls with collecting boxes for the Infirmary. One of the party in a fit of desperation plunged his hand into his pocket, and took forth a two-shilling piece, thinking it was a "D." As he saw the "last of the Barons" disappearing into the box, he gave vent to a terrific fit of anger, and (like the man who sat on the nail) wished thtm all in Spain. One of the good- natured one; offered him consolation, saying to what a good cause it had been given. "What!" expostulated he, "thai unintentional piece of benevolence has caused mei to renounce all charity, and I vow never to have anything to do w:th collecting girls again." We, however, allowed him to ruminate or his ill-luck and logic while we paraded the promen- ade. One of the party was continually coming into contact w-ih a young lady pttired in the costume of a hospital iraree. She (similar to the rest of them) carried a collecting-box, and he observed j that if he was not thoroughly mured into the rudimental principles of bache- lorism he might discard hi., mates for a time. (Oh!) One of the outstanding features of the Carnival procession was the exemplification of the chief charac- teristic of the Aberystwyth Town Coun- cil. What was itF A number of the re- sidents of Aber were seated on a waggon drawn by two horses. Each person was ardently and energetically endeavouring to emphasize his point. Thanks to pro- vidence we have a peaceful, energetic local governing body at home. Query: If a District Council do no work in a. week, how much will they dc in a year ? A troop of the Boys' Brigade, num- bering 10,000, took part in the pro- fession. The B's also had a fine view of General Booth. What a hearty recep- tion was accorded to him by the visitors and the. Mid Walians! Wednesday saw the B's on their return iourney, having thoroughly enjoyed their trip and seen most of the attractive features displayed at the popular holiday resort. Penrhiwceiber. LUCRETIUS.

County Council Technical Classes. SUCCESSES AT LLWYDCOED AND CWMDARE. In connection with the County Council Technical Classes Examinations the fol- lowing local successes were obtained m dressmaking (teacher, Miss M. Rees):- C'wmdare Class. First Class: Misses M. Evans and M. Rees. Second Class: Misses Elizabeth Ed- wards, Magdalene Jenkins, E. Daniel, Marion Beynon, Elizabeth Evans, Esther Williams, and Mesdames Gwen Davies and S. A. Evans. Examiner: Mrs. Davies, Pen-y-bryn Mouse, Cwmdare. Llwydcoed Class. First Class: Miss S. Davies and Mns. Whiting'. Second Class: Misses L. H. Davids, M. A. Davies, Edith Jones, and Mrs. Owen. Examiner: Miss Pugh, Pentrebach House, l.lwydcoed.

A Welsh-Australian Vocalist. VISITS THE LAND OF HER, FATHERS Miss Gwladys Edwards, a brilliant Australian vocalist, is paying a brief visit to Wales, and is now staying at Gospel Hall-terrace, Gadlys. She is en- tering on a course of studies at the Royal Academy of Music, London, for which purpose she has come over to this country, accompanied by her mother. For four years Miss Edwards studied music at the Adelaide Conservatorium, and she has won the medal of the Asso- ciated Board of the, Royal College of Music and Royal Academy of Music (London). Mrs. Edwards, her mother, is the daughter of Mr. Joshua Thomas, at one time manager of the colliery known as Pwll Bach." It is interesting to note that both he and Mrs. Thomas, octogen- arians as they are, are still hale and hearty in the Antipodes. It is 28 years since they and their daugli-ter-Mrs. Ed- wards—emigrated thither ( from Aber- dare. The young vocalist's father, Mr D. Morgan Edwards, is a cousin to Mrs. J. W. Jones, Park Lane, Aberdare; Mr. J Morgan, Abernantygroes; and Mr. Philip Morgan, grocer, Trecvnon. Mr. Edwards is the manager of the Evening Mail," a West Australian newspaper published at Freemantle. On Sunday evening. Miss Edwards made her first appearance as a public vocalist in the land of her fathers. At Bethel Congregational Chapel, Gadlys, she gave a most thrilling and effective rendering of that sweet solo, U O! divine Redeemer," Mr. W. H. Jones presiding at the organ. Mis,5 Edwards possesses a most melodious soprano voice, and when her musical training will be completed she will no doubt appear as a brilliant star in the firmament of the musical world. This week Miss Edwards and her mother are visiting the Welsh National Eisteddfod at Swansea.

Lawn Tennis. TREORKY v. ABERDARE. The following were the scores of the match reported in another column:- E. Williams and A. S. Cameron, Aber- dare, beat Dr. Armstrong and T. Mor- gan, 6-4, 6-2; beat Leigh and C. Austin, 6-2, 6-3; beat J. Evans and J. E. Thomas, 6-0, 6-2. H. Roderick and M. John, Aberdare, beat Dr. Armstrong and T. Morgan, 10-8, 6-6; beat Leigh and C. Austin, 6-2, fi-l; beat J. Evans and J. E. Thomas, 6-0, 6-1. S. Humphreys and G. W. Watkins, Aberdare, lost to Dr. Armstrong; and T. Morgan, 4-6, 4-6; lost to Leigh and C. Austin, 4-6. 0-6; beat J. Evans and J. E. Thomas, 5-7, 6-3, 7-5.

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Xbercynon Police Court. WEDNESDAY.—Before Capt. F. N. Gray and Lieut. G. A. Evans. DRUNKS.' David Edwards, drunk and disorderly in Walsh-street, Tyntetown, on the 5th inst., and also drunk in Abercynon on another date, 10s. and costs for each offence. John Powell, Ynysybwl, 10s. and costs. David Mason, in Park-street, Abercynon, 10s. and costs. NUISANCE. Michael Donovan, bercyncn, was fined Se. including costs for committing a nuisance. PIGS ASTRAY. Edward Price was summoned for a]. lowing three pigs to stray at Afeereynoa. Fined 5s. including coet*. SUNDAY TRADING, Peter Tympani, refreshment house beeper, Abercynon, was summoned at the instance of P.C. Wilson for trading on Sunday. Fined 5s. including costs. Laurie Cressi, Ynysybwl, for selling a packet of cigarettes on a. Sunday, was cr- dered to pay 5s. SETTING DOGS TO FIGHT. A SALUTARY FINE. John Jeremiah, Benj. Earford, and Wm. Whitney, were summoned for ill- treating dogs by causing them to fight. Fred Curley, a signalman at Aber- cynon, said that the three defendants were standing on the slope opposite Abercynon Railway Station on Sunday morning, the 4th inst. They had two dogs with them. He saw one of the de- fendants taking up one of the dogs and throwing it at the other dog. The dogs then fought. This was repealed on several occasions, and about 50 workmen were crying "shame" on them. John Perry corroborated the. evidence of the former witness, and added that one of the dogs became quite exhausted, and after fighting was chased by the de- fendants through several streets. P.S. Bees gave further evidence. Capt. Gray said that the Bench was of opinion that they were three black- guards, and that they ha.d been guilty of a cowardly action. They would be fined 40s. and costs each. CLAIM FOR WAGES. John Reè:, builder, Abercynon, was sred by Griffith James Owen, builder's foreman, for £ 2 2s. 91- wages due. 2 Owen said he had been employed'by de- fendant as a foreman, and the above sum was' due as arrears in wages. Rees, the defendant, said he had as counter claim against plaintiff at the County Court for 115. Owen had not performed his work properly, and wit- ness would have to take down the pine end of a house. He admitted owing the money. The Bench said they had nothing to do with the County Court claim, and or- dered the defendant to pay the amount claimed. MATCHES IN PENRHIW CEIBER MINE. John R. Jones, night ripper at Pen- rhiwceiber Colliery, was brought. up for having matches in his possession iu the mine. Mr. Arthur Prosser, from Messrs. C. and W. Eenshole's Office, prosecuted for the Company. D. J. Davies, a haulier, said he was re- quested by defendant to fetch his coat and vest, and in handing them to defend- ant a box of matches fell out. Defend- ant then said that he must have left them in his pocket when lighting fire at home the previous morning. Defendant, admitted the offence, but he could not be sure how the box cainc- to be in his pocket. Water was place 1 on the matches as soon as they were dis- covered, and defendant went cut of ihe mine. Mr. Edwin Haqn, manager, gave evi- dence regarding the rules in the mine. The Bench inflicted a fine of 40s. and costs. OBSTRUCTION ON THE: T.V.R. Wm. Edwards, James Thcma-, and Robert Thomas, three boys, were charged with obstruction on the T.V. Railway on the 18th ult. The solicitor who appeared for the T.V.R. Co. said that two very large stones were found on the line near a place called FidlerJs Elbow, between Abercynon and Nelson. W. Matthews, a motorcar driver, said that when his car was proceeding on the up journey the fireman saw the stones when within 40 yards of them. The car wa.s stopped and the stones removed. One of the stones weighed 601 bs. Had the car been going the other direction it would have been almost impossible to pull up, with the result that an acci- dent was bound to take place. The Treharrie Police Sergeant, who proved the arrest) said that the J)oys had been bathing in a pond above the line, and had rolled the stones down the mountain without thinking that they would remain on the line. David Edwards, T.V.R. detective, aid that lie ihad had considerable trouble with boys in that neighbourhood. Capt. Gray observed that had the boys been older, they would be liable to two years imprisonment, and they would be fully deserving of such punishment. It was a most serious offence, but taking into account the ages of the defendants, and the fact that they did not realise the danger in throwing down the stones, Wm. Edwards would be fined 30s., James Thomas 20B., and Bobert Thomas 10B. ALLEGED ASSAULT. [ Frederick Mitchin, Abercynon, was summoned by Mas. Annie Price for as- sault. Mr. James Phillips, Pontypridd, acted for defendant. Mrs. Price said that Mitchin came to her house and wanted to fight her hus- band. When sihe appeared on the scene and told him to clear off, defendant struck her between the eyes. In reply to Mr. Phillips, complainant said that she scratched his face oefore she was struck by him. Mr. Phillips: You scratched his face and he struck you; what more do you want? (Laughter.) Wm. Harries gave further evidence, but the Bench, did not consider there was sufficient evidence, and dismissed the case. PRIZE FIGHTING. Thomas Thomas, at the instance of P.S. Griffiths, Ynysybwl, was charged with causing a breach of the peace by fighting 011 a field. Defendant was strip- ped to the waist whilst fighting with another man. Defendant was bound over to keep the peace for six months. ALLEGED GRIEVOUS BODILY HARM AT ABERAMAN. Fred Bassett, Aberaman, was charged with doing grievous bodily harm to John Lloyd, by throwing him violently against the ground, and fracturing his arm. P.C. South, who arrested prisoner in George-street, said that in reply to the charge he said: a I have nothing to say." The Superintendent asked for a re- mand till Tuesday next. This was granted, and Bassett was al- lowed bail. Messrs. Butler and Bick, Aberaman, became sureties for X25 each. ARRESTED AT ABERDARE. Win. John Evans, who deserted his wife and three children in February, 1904, was charged at the instance of Warrant Officer Richards for allowing them to become chargeable to the Mer- thyr Union. The amount owing was J34 7s. 6d. Defendant was arrested at Aberdare. The Bench sent him to prison for six weeks. INDECENCY AT ABERDARE PARK. SENTENCE OF THREE MONTHS. Evan Edwards, Cemetery-road, Tre- cvnon, was charged with an attempted indecent assault at Aberdare Park. Thomas Williams, Park Inspector, said he was in the Park 011 Tuesday last. He saw defendant lying on the grass near the Bell Plantation. Two little girls were quite near to him, and he was touching. them. When the girls walked away, witness spoke to them, aDd, in con- sequence of what they told him, he in- formed the police, who arrested him. Defendant: The gills were playing with me. I did not do anything at ali to them. Rosa Davies (8), one of the little girls in question, who gave her evidence ver, clearly, said that she and her sister were in the Park on Tuesday. When she first saw defendant he was sitting on a seat. He told them to sit on the grass, which they did. Defendant then sat on the grass, and eaught hold of her leg and disarranged his own clothes. We can't send you for trial- rfbd, is a pity, for you ought to get ten ^■ears. The charge was then reduced to that of exposing himself to females. Defendant, on oath, said: a I had been drinking, and I went to the Park to lie down. These two young girls came by my side, and would not give me quiet. I did not take much notice of them. I deny exposing myself. Defendant was committed to prison for three months.

Dialogues of Diogenes. DIOGENES AND HIS LANDLORD Landlord: Diogenes, I want you to, take your tub and get off my land. You are obstructing my view. Diogenes I want you to stand out of my way. You are obstructing my sun- light. Landlord Who gave you the sunlight ? Diogenes Who gave you the land ?

DIOGENES AND THE STRENUOUS RULER. Strenuous Ruler Diogenes, you should lead a strenuous life. You do nothing but think, and thereby you set a bad example. Some working people have commenced to imitate you, and they are becoming discontented with their con- dition in life. Uiogenes You do nothing but talk, and people have heard from you so much talk that every body is disgusted with your condition in life. Strenuous Ruler: You are an undesir- able citizen. Diogenes You are another. —From the Chicago Public.

It was expected thab Father Ignatius's annual seaside outburst would this sum- mer tftke the form of an attack on the New Theology. But the venerable monk's oration at Ilfracombe, a few days ago, turned ont to be a loving eulogy of old-fashioned love and that new- fashioned lady, Miss Marie Corelli.

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Mountain Ash Jottings. There is some practical joker who has formed the habit of sticking pi nsin the seats of the T.V.R. trains. Needless to say they are placed with the aggressive end upwards. It is to be the stupid bounder will get pinned er e long, and I don't mean that as a pun. It is not often that a Nonconformist minister has to act the part of Father Confessor, but it is a fact that ODe of them was the recipient of a sinful con- fe ision, and oh, so late at night. If it's past eleven at night, And your sins fit rather tight, Just hurry off and get them quite absolved; If your sins won't let you. walk, Then take a cab and talk To a noncon. if you really are resolved. A curious conversation was heard at a club the other evening. Two- gent? standing behind one of the tables, where the royal game of whist was being played, were conversing about the language of a well-known Stipendiary who had stated chat all clubs were bogus. One of the players overheard the latter remark, and in indignant tones turned round and said, "Clubs are not bogus, clubs are trumps," as he sported a -fistful of them. Are you going or have you been to the Eisteddfod? is the question 011 every- body's lips just now. It is just a little over two years ago since the National was with us, and it has been with 11f: ever since. I wonder if it will ever ccilo our way again, or is it like Tariff Re- form. and Socialistic problems, purely a matter for the dim and distant future." Cricketers are beginning to wonder whether their flannels will do for another match or two without cleaning. Sep- tember is in sight, and the football season will soon be in fnl; swing- understand that Wyndham Jones lia £ consented to turn out for the old firm during the coming season. His presence in the team means a lot, net only w-tf" the play, but also with discipline.

Cricket. MOUNTAIN ASH v. PENARTH- The above match was played at DuttryiJ Grove, and ended in a draw. Penalty declared fbr 78, and the homesters tained 34 for 7 wickets. Penarth. W. Davies, b Skilton 3 E. S' Jones, b Skilton 1 T. Stephens, b Turner G. T. Devar, b Turner C. E. Jones, b 2* W. Hendy, c Lewis, b Havard. B. L. King, c and b Deere P.C. Gould, not out J R. J. Griffiths, c Havard, b Deer6 Jj J. H. Battev, not out. II. Ellery, c Jones, b Deere J Extras Innings d,-clared-Tofal for 9 wkts 78 Mountain Ash. Turner, b E.S.Jones. Havard, b Stephenson H. Mulvey, c and b Stephenson. j J. De Lloyd, b Stephenson T?»„ rx r r V> i' Stephenson '?!?! J. Lewis, b Stephenson D. Price, b Jones. Skilton, not out < Deere, not -out Total for 7 wickets ABERCYNON v. FERNDALE- ( The return league match bet^ Ferndale and Abercynon was played Saturday at Ferndale before a. ciowd. The wicket was soft owing the reoent rain. Ferndale won the and batted first. Ferndale were we'tJ, ened without Priday, while the < ites had four substitutes. J. Ricih* batted well for his side, knocking p,.fl fours in fine style. Potter was the of his side, making 29 runs. Bedford sisted him, and both scored 44, winning the match. There is every f pect of the becom ing the ers of the shield for this season- Ile Cynonites won by 13 runs with t for wicket to fall. D. Lewis did not bat the visitors. Abercynon. b J 6 R. Hopkins, b .Tones 1 H. Wilkius, c Thomas, b Allen — J. Potter, b Morgan \f, P. Bedford, ran out H. Davies, b Davies*. 1- E1. Gaveley, st Morgan g W. Powell., b Davies 0 Webster, c Thomas, b Davies 0 H. Davies, b Davies (I D. Rees, not otit D. Lewis 3 Extra* J. 56 Total Ferndale. W. Davies, 1> Bedford 1 T. R. Thomas, e and b Wilkin^— 0 •T. D. Morgan, c Powell, b Bedford g G. Jones, st Hopkins, b Bed to to G. Childs, st Hopkins, b Bedford J. Richards, .T. Allen, st Hopkins, b Bedford. 0 I). Morgan, b Bedford q Another, b Wilkin- g D. Thomas, b Wilkius 4 J. Thomas, not out 4, Extras Total 4S

Rev. Campbell Morgan ofl Cigars and Theatres. the 1 The Rev. G. Campbell Morgan. noted London divine, shocked » thousand ministers attending the religious conference at East Nortbn Massachusetts, on Saturday, when admitted that he likes good cigarS theatre-going. It was, he declared, t mater for a man's own conscience. decide, and he meant to continue sIJ10 ing regardless of what people wight g0 Many of the ministers present vver shocked at what they characterise worldly sentiments that they have sig fied their intention of discontinuing hold seats when the Rev. Ca*°P Morgan is due to speak. Printed and Published at their Works, Market Buildings, gf Street, Aberdare, in the County Glamorgan, by the Pngh Bid J. L. Hollands-