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[ Y,6 CIVEN AWAY. OUR FOOTBALL COMPETITION. Consolation Prizes. It is our intention each week during the football season to offer a prize of f5 to the com- petitor who gives the results and actual number, of points scored by the respective teams in each of the four matches given in the appended coupon. Should no one be successful in naming the whole of the winners with the actual points scored, we will give a priz" of f 1 to the person who succeeds in giving three winners with their correct scores. In case of general failure we will give a prjz of Five Shillings to the one who gives the most winning clubs and nearest scores. Competitions, wlich must be marked Foot- ball," must reach this Office not later than the Thursday following the date on which the coupon appears. Competitors are not restricted to one attempt but may send in any number of coupons. Coupons sent by post insufficiently stamped will not be accepted. The decision of the Editor as to the result, or of any dispute arising out of the competition, shall be final. lTo be detached.] "GLAMORGAN FREE PRESS" FOOTBALL COUPON. Fixtures for Saturday, February 26th, 1898. Competitions must reach this office not later than Thursday, February 24th, 1898. 00 Strike out losing Club. For a £ » « draw strike out neither, but give! c a .a the points, if any. ° co -¡- Llwynypia v. Plymouth Mountain Ash v. Neath I i Pontypridd v. Ebbw Vale.1 ¡ )- Treherbert v. Barry Name Address [231 NOTICE TO SECRETARIES. Reports of all matches played on Saturday must reach us by Tuesday. Those played during the week, on the morning following the day of match. Only those who adhere to this rule will be inserted. Address — FREE PRM-S Office, Taff Street, Pontypridd. We would request secretaries of clubs to forward at their earliest convenience their fixture cards for cur guidance.

The World of Pastime. ■— ♦ By "The Sporting Scribe." The consolation prize has this week been divided between MR. J K KESVYN, Rudry, and MR. JOHN Wu LKWIS, 1, Rhymney Cottages, Walnut Tree Bridge. By their brilliant- victories over Llwynypia and Plymouth. Mountain Ash proved their right to be considered a team of more than average merit, and that right has pretty generally been conceded them. Their fixtures with Pontypridd therefore. was looked upon with some degree of trepidation by the supjiorrers of the latter club, who thought their pets had to-j big a job on to successfully account for the Mountaineers, and so it iro voi, although it, must at once said that the homesters were decidedly unlucky in haying thirteen points scored against their three. There were several absentws on both sides, Deere, Parry Innes, and Edmunds being away from the Mountain Ash side, whilst Warlow, Wayne Morgan, and Chick were missing from the Pontypr". l ranks. Mr A. J. Davies, Car- (ufI: lÍad charge of the whistle. The ground was in a ve-rv sodden condition, and the slippery state of the ball prevented any display of pass- ing given by eitiaer set of bark.s. consequently the game became chiefly a forward one. Immediately after the kick-off the homesters began to press, and while the game was new Bunston dropped for goal, but the ball went wide ,and a minor only resulted. Not to be denied the home forwards aO'ain went to work w- a will, and a scrum being formed in the visitors' line, Doran received and passed to Roberts, the latter easily beatiilg the visiting halves and scoring a really pretty try, which was not converted. Following the drop-out Pontypridd again invaded the Mountain Ash territory, but a long kick by one of the visitors sent the ball to the home 25, where Davies, Bunston. and Morgan failed to hold it. and Griffiths dribbled over, Phillips convcning the try. In the first half the homesters had greatly the best of matters, but now the visitors buckled to and had equally as much of the argument. Several chances to score were lost by both sides owkig to the greasy condition of the ball, which could not be handled with any degree of accuraej". About this stage Mountain Ash ob- tained under peculiar circumstanees. and the decision of the referee cause a good deal of dissatisfaction among the crowd. Muxworthv, from the home 25, put in a bic, punt, sending the ball across the line, where Millar was stand- ing behind the posts, about fifteen yards off- side, and who promptly touched down, a try being awarded. The ball in its flight touched some of the homesters, possibly, but to award a try for play of that description was absurd, A little while later. Perrot again scored for tbe visitors, and the final score read: Mountain Ash, two goals, and one tr" Pontypridd, one try. Certainly, Pontypridd were not ten points inferior to Mountain Ash, for during the major portion of the game they were pressing almost continuously. Mr A. J. Davies did not by am means gives satisfaction, and -in one ease his ruling was a peculiar one. Millar and Walt. Davies were rushing for the ball in the home 25 when Davies, put his hand on iuiilar's shoulder, thereby preventing 'him possibly from scoring a try. The referee blew his whistle, and awarded a free' kick to—Ponty- pridd! Rather funny, that! On the day's form, a draw would more accu- rately represented the game, for with most of their backs missing Mountain. Ash did not play up to form, whereas Pontypridd gavo a more 11 0 than average display, but at the critical moment they failed. Considering the state of the ground ,?arae Proved far from uninteresting, but the bulk of the work was done by the forwards, both packs occasionally giving a good exhibition of the dribbling game. In me scnuns the visi- tors obtained the bell nine times out of ten, but their efforts went for not-hina- owing to the smartness of the opposing pair of halves. Again, Pontypridd failed to heel out and this now appears to be a eomphust which is past remedying. What is the cause of it? A few practices^ at nights should put this matter ri"ht. Let us hone a vast improvement will take place in this direction in the near future. At full back Mountain Ash haJ a little the fcetfer of the argument, -v therwnv playing a sound and safe game, although Llew. Morgan atckled well, and cave a good exhibi- tion, but his kicks lacked the length of his opponent's. At thrr--e quarter Muxworthv was the b?wi innn on the fi°id. doin" the bulk of the work for his ?i<<<\ and h;i wa.s well supi'ort^d by Fmrys Griffiths. For the homesters J Walt. "Oavi rilaved well, as f1if1 also th" new recruit 1.l;' Button W:15 the bplter cf tins cent-res, C'I1PIn.;n;s lhieg- decidedly off colour previous to Irs accident. Phillips and Hillman did not shine with that brilliancv which generally characterises their play epspeciaily that of the former, and ltobprts an 1 Doran gave them as good as they received, if rot more. On Saturday's form, Roberts was the pick of the four halves, while Doran put .n some v"'y effective dribbles, although he was prone to off-side tan ie". I In the homesters* front rant Rowley Thomas was the most conspicuous, playing a really fine game. J. W, James, Bryant, and Wilson were the pick of the remainder. For Mountain Ash Millar took pride of j la • "loscly followed by Perroit and Fryer. On Saturday, Bridgend i. latter's ground, and though playing with but a remnant of their usual team, the cupholders completely accounted for the visitors to the tune or 7 tries to nil. Alexander and Bob Jones were away from the forwards: Iestyn Thomas at half, and Isaac Edmunds and Ben Morgan from the three-quarter line. D. Royal, one of last year's invineibles, and the old stal- wart Jim Hadridge, were put into the pack. while Ben Phillips, a sterling forward at all times. bOK up Iestyn's position at outside half. Then George Mills, another of the invincibles, partnered Foster on the left, while Willie Llew- elyn played centre to his younger brother, Evan. But it appears that Bridgend were also without some of Uicir usual piayers, Hayman. a. heavy, dashing forward, being the chief absentee. The ground, whoh was in a very heavy condition, seemed uite unfavourable to fast display of football, and the small crowd of intense enthu- siasts that lined th2 ropes must have- been very agreeably surprised by the really dashing and enjoyable game that, was played. The home barks and forwards, i'-uuhiiK.'d in a beautiful I't dton and were soon making a direct line for the visitor's citadel. It- downfall was accomplished after some pretty plav on the left wing,George Mills signalling Jus lirst appear ance this snason on the home enclosure by scoring a wtli-deserved try. Thru the forwards took up tha running and Hellings after a brilliant dribble and using capital judgment scored a try quite near the posts. Soon after, George Mills, all on his own account put another try to his credit right under the post&.which wa.s ouieklv followed by a try by Jack Boweu. In tho second half, Ben Philips, Foster, and Llewelyn all scored tries, but the kicking for goal, though decidedly "off," was yet a source much amusement, both among the players and spectators. Taking ail t ilings into consideration it must, be admitted that th*- combination among the home t"am was nearly perfect, while Bridgend, tiiough playing a really hard game, and indeed at times attacking sironglv, were completely lacking in this respect. It is to the good understanding existing between the home- players and the bad understanding between their own (players) that Bridgend must attri but-e so decisive a. defeat. Amongst the players worthy of mention :n the home ranks, first and foremost comes Ben Phillips as outside half. The manner"in which he set the third line in motion was a revelation. He took has passes beautifully, and gave them up again unselfishly. His jud-ment wasl splen- did throughout. He neither did a rash nor a bad thing. All in all a better half-back game has not, been played on the ground this season, and it would be a good thing to put him there occasionally. In the threc-quartor lino, though all worked well and hard, particularly Poster, George iililU was the shining- light, and he reminded as for- cibly of the invincible days. Hellings played a magnificent game, and was closely attended by George Evans. Jones at full back was irre- proachable, and once had the hardest of hard lines in not scoring a try. On the opposing side Jem. Matthews played a neat hard game. The game with Treorky at the Buturills was looked upon at Barry as the only clianoe the homesters possessed of saving that much-dreaded "'wooden spoon" falling to their lot; and, inas- much as they failed to pull the match off, they are now doomed to occupy ine lowest position in the League, as there is little hope of their defeating either Treherbert or Llwynypia in the two remaining League fixtures. The match was played under the most miserable climatic conditions, a high wind and heavy sleet rain not being conducive to good play, and only a small number of speetatorg witnessed the game. The visitors were fairly represented, but the homesters were without J. Jones and T. Dow- deswell in the three-quarter line. Mr R. Gar- rett., Penarth, officiated with the whistle. Treorky were unfortunate in flie spin, and, consequently, had to play with the wind and rain in their faces. Falcon's kick off was very smartly taken on by two or three of the for- wards. and Barry were at once placed on the defensive. Some kicking by Jcnkms and Cloke relieved their line, and the forwards took the ball to the visiting quarters, where some exciting play was witnessed. The Barryites, aided bj the wind., pressed severely, and on one or two occasions had hard lines in not crossing; but I over-anxiety lost them some golden opportunities, and nothing more than two or three minors fell to their credit. Several free-kicks were awarded the visitors, but were of little avail aiainst the wind: and they had all anxious time of it. in defending their lines against the continued atlacks of th,, homesters. Their de- termined tackling, however, wa.s the means of keeping their lino intact, and when ihe interval arrived neither sid., had anything tangible to I their credit. When they crossed over and had to play ¡ against the wind and rain, it. seemed as if Barry would once more have to suffer defeat. The opciung stages, however, were rather surpris- ing. as Barry got right down to the Treorky lino, and after making bt "cnJlotlS efforts to cross, a shout went up as Chick seamed to tlirow himself over th^ line:. but apparently he just failed to reach the lire, as a serum was formed on tha spot. The visitors now worked up the field, where some very rough play wa indulged in by both sides, the result of wliieh was that one of the visitors was led off the tidd badly iniured, and shortly afterwards A. Jenkins, Barry, was ordered off the field by the referee for raising his right leg to kick an opponent. Both teams were now playing a man short, and,, on the whole, the visitors had the best of matters. For fully ten minutes before tlie end. the visitors hotly assailed the home line, and had their halves passed out a little smarter, they would probably have reiurntvi home with two points. The homesters somehow or other managed to repel tha assaults made on their citadel, and time arrived with the score stand- { ing,:—Barry, three minors; Treorky, two iinors. Tic game was one of the pooit st. witnessed on the Buttrills this season, being of a scrambling nature throughout, and only on very rare ocea- sions was tha ball handled by the back=. A draw was a fair citerion of the merits of the two elubs, as neither deserved to win. In point of physique the Barry -ack had the pull, but the visiting eight were exceptionally smart in fh^ loose, whilst in the scrummages everyone did his level beet,and the Treorky pack had the best of Jhe argument in nine out of everv ten scrums that- were formed. At half matters were fairly even, but Ringwald was penalised time after time for his offside tactics, which con- siderably handicapped the Treorky pair. Tho threequarf ers of both sides were very moderate, but in the latter stages of the game the Barrv quarteete were beaten by the opposing third line. Tlius it will be seen that, if anything, the visitors had rat-lier the best of matters, and should have pulled the game off had thr-y passed a little smarter in the closing portions of the game. Mabbs, the Barry custodian, was erratic at I times, and his play throughout was far from satisfactory. Chick was the only threequarter who did himself jus' A Jenkins was fairly well in the first hall, but through losing his temper he was ordered off before the second half was very far advanced; and, as a whole, the display of the quartette was feeble in the extreme. J. Davies was the b"<rl. of the halves, Ringwald completely spoiling his play by off-side play, and thus causing his side to be penalised with a regularity that was considerably calling to the home partisans. T. Jones F. Deans, and D. Triggs- were the pick of the front rank. who had a huge pull in weight, and it was rather a surprise to sec them beaten bv a much lighter lot. Their following up was not so smart as usual, whilst their work in the loose left much to be desired. Coming to the visitors it must be sail ,„iat T. John, their back, was superior to Mabbs in every department of the game, and was verv s-niart in picking thte ba; up from tJw feet of the Barry forwards.. In tfvp third linA, Lewis and Evans, the two wings, performed very well, but. were not fc ) by the centres (who missed several good openings that were made for them by the halves), as th".v should have been. Jones and .James, in the centra, were rather weak at times, in tak:n<r the ball, but both rut in seme good defensive work. The two halves (James and \Vh'fe> were very active on tin- fringe of the wriim. and. although hampered by tho off-side taeties of the home halves, they got through their work in a very prai^worthy m;>ner. Falcon far and awav th.' best forward on the 11..1.1 fcie dribbling and the way in wlreh he rushed the ball out of danger being ihe redeeming feature of his side's displav, whilst h,; gencra'shin of the forwards was no- il.inp short, of brilliant. J. Davies, who had t(, the, field iliroii!-Ii ni) in the s.conti half, was o-filv on the ball, whilst follow- in- rum in order of merit came Wat kins and Thomas: and. in short, the whole of the pack worke l like Troians, •••- one ever worked harder for victory than they di4 on Naturdav. < The Barry Seconds oft' i • -tor'ons in tho second round for the M^ltt Shield, thev de- 1 feating the Car-'iff St. Mary's on tho Sophia Gardens, Cardiff by one goal, one try, to one try. Dowdeswell and Burston were the try- geiters for Barry, and Collins scored for the Saints. The Association Club had another open date on Saturday last, but have now several im portant League fixtures to play when they in- tend to strain every nerve to again place them- selves at the head of the League table. The only Association match in the Barry District 011 Saturday last was that between the Thirds ynd Oiinton, the Thirds winning by eleven coals love. The Thirds have only lost once this season, and have scored nearly one hun- dred goals, whilst not p dozen has been regis- tered against them. The Treherbert- fifteen was on Saturday pit- ted against the Crumlin fifteen at Treherbert ill wet weather and before a small crowd. Mr Baker. Morthyr, was the referee. The home- sters were victorious by one goal two tries to a goal (11 points to five). It appeal's that there has been a ''rumpus" in tke Treherbert rookery, and unless something is done at onco to remedy matters, it is feared that, the team will be in a sad state before the end of the season. Some dissatisfaction with tha players has been expressed for some time, but on Saturday th discordance among certain members of the team took form, and Trt herl>ert were able to turn out, but a. few of their regular rlayers, the absentees being W. Davies and W. Thomas of the quartette, Rees of the halves,and Jenkins and ,wed of the forwards. This caused a complete disarrangement of the team. What is the exact cause of the disturb- ance ia not known, but it, is said that some of the most prominent members of the team have decided not to again appear for Treherkert. It is to be hoped that. this will not prove true,but that the team will again flourish and maintain the reputation it has already gained. To return to the game of Saturday. It. was but a mere scramble from beginning to end. The visitors played only 13 men throughout the game and were thws severely handicapped. At the commencement the homesters at once as- sumed the aggressive aud penned their oppo- nents closely. Lewis Lewis having hard lines in not scoring. But after eight minutes' play, Tom Davies obtained possession. and in his own inimi- table style, scored a. splendid try. After this the play deteriorated, and by loose play among tho forwards, the visitors were able to show up and commenced to attack. After besieging the citadel for a long time, they were rewarded with a try by Banfield, and which was converted. This gave them a lead of two points. A few minutes after Treherbert had scored Ditly, ,the back, but who now played at. half, was injured, and this made mat- ters more even in numbers, 14 to 13. After half- time the visitors were again to the fore. their kicking and loose rushes proving of invaluable service, and up to within the last few minutes they had the best of the play. The game was pulled out of the fire by two tries being scored in the last few minutes. Taken all through the visitors had the best of the game. The weather and the condition of the leather militated against open play, and the result was that, rushes were the order of the day and in this department the visitors were ahead. For the homesters Thomas at back was fair, and Tom Davies and Lewis Lewis were the pick of the quartette, although the latter was at times a little "funky" in collaring. Blleh- ings and Jones played well.Emlyn Lewis played a fair game at half. Of the forwards Price, Kirkhouso, Ramsey, and Thomas were uie pick. For the visitors Banfield, Gower, Lewis, Booth man, and the full-back were the most prominent of a hard working team, who experienced hard lines in not winning. Treherbert did not de- serve to win, a-s they were too tame, and had they not awakened up towards the finish, they would have bad to partake of the sour tastes of defeat. On Saturday, the old rivals Porth and Nelson met upon tho Llwyncelvn Grounds. Porth lacked in their men, Jenkins (captain )and W. H. Picken being absent, and Porth-, may well congratulate themselves upon the result of the gamo, which was a draw. each side scoring three goals. The game throughout was very interesting, and despite the miserable rain which fell during the day, there was a very large crowd of spectators. Borthwick, W. Williams and C. Jones were the pick of the Porth team, and two of the .goals were scored-uy Jones, and I Fudgo put the other in. An important general meeting of the members and supporters of the Pontypridd Football Club will be held at the White Hart- Hotel on Friday next, the 18th at 8 p.m., when all inter- ested in the club are earnestly requested to at- tend. To the Editor. Dear Sir,—I note a contemporary of vours stated in a recent issue that, the players of the Pontypridd Club have been promised caps sever- al weeks ago. Doubtless it will be news to this "goo a-head know all" to IK- informed that the players received these caps something like 7 or 8 weeks ago.—Yours, etc., A Supporter and Not a, Detractor of the Old Club.

PONTYPRIDD COUNTY SCHOOL The Mistress's Salary. The monthly meeting of the Pontypridd Coun- ty School Governors was held at the County Schools on Tuesday, Mr James Roberts, J.P., in tho chair. There were also present: Rev T. Richards, Messrs William Jones. J. Rich- ards, Councillor H. S. Davies; with uie clerk (Mr J. Phillips), and the head-master (Mr Rhys Morgan. M..L A reply was received from the County authori- ties with regard to the proposal to increase the insurance upon the buildings, furniture, and apparatus, and their further proposal to have the insurance effected locally, saying it ap- pe«re-' to he for tic 'ioverno"s to decide what should be done. The Clerk reported that. after consultation with the chairman he had increased the insurance, and transacted the business local- ly. The Clerk's action was confirmed. The head-master reported that the B10 re- ceived as the result of the recent entertainment at the Tcun Hall hid h-'in snnnt in prnchasing 90 books, which would form the nucleus of the librar v. Miss Alice Evans had applied at the previous meeting foc an increase in her salary, but the matter had been deferred to enable the Clerk to ascrtaiu the amounts paid at other similar schools in the County. It appeared that Miss Evans is now in receipt of P,150 per annum. with no capitation fee, which is mot allowed under the scheme. Only at the previous meet- ing was a capitation fee of El per scholar gran- ted to the head-master, which the scheme pro- vided for. Tho Clerk now reported tdiat the amount paid at Porth was £ 140 per annum; at Neath, £ 150; Bridgend, £130, and Merthyr, E180. Although, according to the provision of the scheme Miss Evans' position is really that of an assistant.. as the head-master alone is re- sponsible for the conduct, etc., of the school, nevertheless she is recognised as the head-mis- tress of her department, Principal Morgan raising no objection. The matter was now discussed at. great length, all the members expressing dissatisfaction with the scheme, which they characterised as unfair to the mistress, and after a prolonged discus- sion on the merits and demerits of the "mixed classes" system the question was adjourned,the Finance Committee in the meantime to go into the matter of income and expenditure with a view of finding out whether they were in a posi- tion to accede to Miss Evans' request. If her application be granted, the increase will take effect from the date of that meeting.

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CAERPHILLY DISTRICT COUNCIL. HEALTH O" NELSON CHILDREN ENDANGERED. THE PUBLIC AND THE COUNCIL S BOOKS. The fortnightly meeting of the Caerphilly Dis- trict Council was held at the Council Offices, Caerpliilly, on Tuesday, Alderman Henry An- thony in the chair. There were also present-: Councillors William Thomas (in the vice-chair), E. W. M. Corbett. Eli Jenkins, Edward Thomas, Captain T. H. Dowdeswell, Lewis Williams, D. E. Jones, and James Charles; with the clerk, Mr W. Spickett. A letter was received from the Local Govern- ment Board with regard to the application of the Council to borrow £ 36,000 for the works of sewage, and sewage disposal asking for plans and detailed estimates, and tho rateable value of the district affected, and for a copy of the resolution directing the application referred to. Dr Thomas. Caerphilly, wished to direct the attention of the Council to a matter which had been brought to his notice which was fraught with n DANGER TO THE CHILDREN attending Nelson School. He found that the scavenger was carting house refuse into the school-yard in place of ashes. The refuse was composed of every imaginable filth, and as scarlet fever had already made its appearance in Nelson he thought this tipping was not con- ducive to good health. He enclosed a letter from the Rev W. Lee complaining that the duties of tlie scavenger were not defined by the Council. On the motion of Mr William Thomas, secon- ded by Mr E. W. M. Oorbett, it was resolved to isive notice to the school managers to discontinue the matter complained of. Mr Lewis Williams asked why the sanitary inspector had not presented a report. this fort- night. Inspector Morgan replied that he had been too busy preparing a report for the County Medical Ofhcer. Mr Williams then said that to make up for tlie Inspector's deficiency he desired to report an abominable nuisance in the heart of Nelson, near the heuses, and it was dangerous to health. Inspector Morgan said the matter had been removed. He had had a lot of complaints from the neighbours in that lane, but if he investiga- ted all their quarrels it would mean a month's work. Mr Lewis Williams: My candid opinion is ¡ that ha does not look after his business in that place as he should. nliT oti I The Inspector replied that lie had had the place cleaned out. about six weeks ago b^- tlie inhabitants, by asking them verbally. One ef the members pointed out that there were two ash bins adjacent to the lane, and tlie inhabitants, by asking them verbally. One ef the members pointed out that there were two ash bins adjacent to the lane, and the opinion was generally expressed that the stuff should be deposited in them by the inhabitants. I Messrs Downing and Hancock wrote with re- gard o the footpath at Tongwynlais saying they had been in communication with the engineer, and Mr Bell wrote to them saying if the roads were public, stiles would be provided. The Clerk had replied stating that the Council were satisfied they were public pa With regard to the proposed NEW C NCIL OFFICES Mr C. S. Goodfellow again wrote offering the I Council a suite of rooms in the Windsor Restau- rant, the whole of which they could have with the exception of two rooms. He suggested that this was an admirable site. and would meet the requirements of the Council in every respect, and the premises could be leased for seven, four- teen, or twenty-one years. The sketch plan of the new town hall was being altered in accord- ance with the letter of the Council. Tho Chairman reported thai he was negotiat- the new town hall was being altered in accord- ance with the letter of the Council. The Chairman reported that he was negotiat- ing for a site, and it was decided to ask the rent required for the Windsor Restaurant, the Chair- man's negotiations in the meantime to proceed. Mr D. Towyn Jones, secretary of the Seng- lienydd and Aber Chamber of Trade, wrote ask- in- the Council to provide a few public con- veniences at Senghenydd and Aber. In aocordance with his notice of motion Coun- cillor William Thomas proposed that two be erected at Caerphilly, two at Llanbradach. and he now desired to propose two for Senghenydd. This was agreed to, and on the motion of Capt. Dowdeswell, it was desired to erect a small one at Nelson also. I Following up his notice of motion, Capt. T. H. Dowdeswell proposed "that the Council ne- gotiate with the Merthyr Tydfil Council for the SUPPLY OF WATEM, for Nelson." The mains of the Mertliyr Coun- cil, and only required being connected. Every summer they were without water at Nelson, and on one occasion they were about. 13 or 14 weeks without water. The motion was agreed to. Councillor William Thomas proposed that in future all tenders should be addressed to and opened bv the Chairman, and this proposiiion was carried without opposition. Councillor Lewis Williams had given notice of motion 't'o rescind the resolution re the production of the Council's books," and now pro- posed that this bo done. He considered that- it was fair that the ratepayers should know what- was bein" dona by the Council. They had no other official way of understanding or having a knowledge of their doings. It was true their proceedings were reported to some extent by the newspapers, but- that had been done to some extent imperfectly—(laughter)-—although there was an improvement at the last meeting. He thought that as the ratepayers provided the moner they should know what was being done and what was expended. Captain Dowdeswell seconded. He was al- wavs under tha impression that the ratepayers could examine the books at any time, and had it not beeu for one unfortunate incident there would have been no question about it. He thought it only right that the books should be produced to the ratepayers so that they could sec what was going on. He did not know that it was intended to have them open every day. Mr D. E. Jones: No, no; they would be nice books then! Captain Dowdeswell: Quite so. Say the books are made up every fortnight The Cierk: They are not; only the ledger. Captain Dowdeswell: What I suggest is that on the dav following the- Council meeting, on the Wednesday, they should be open say from two to five. There would be no objection to that. Mr D. E. Jones: What would be the good if the books are not made up? Councillor William Thomas said that if people were tired of him he was prepared to leave. He felt inclined to strenuously oppose such a pro- position. The books had always been open to the public except on one occasion, when a man came there at a most unreasonable time. They had had to transact business in committee, and he did not think it desirable that the work of those committees sliould be made known in every case. tie wished it to be understood and made public that it was the will of the Council that as a general thing the books were open to the public. It would not do to take away the discretionary power of the Clerk. He moved that the Council, having full confidence that the Clerk would not offer any unreasonable ob- jection to an inspection of the books in response to a bonafide application, desired that matters should be left as they were. Mr E. W. M. Corbett seconded. The books had always been open to any reasonable re- quest. He thought the motion, if passed, would be opening the door to people who only wanted to see the books for agitation purposes. Mr L. Jenkins: This man same at a time when he knew the books weuld be refused to him. Mr Charles supported Mr Williams' motion, and the latter said he was under the impression that the books were open to the public in the p same manner as parish books were. He thought the same thing should be done with the Coun- cil's books, and by that tliey would be upholding the spirit of the iaw. Captain Dowdeswell: You must not forget that the ratepayers have to pav our bills. Mr William Thomas replied that the obiect or giving the power to tbe Clerk was to prevent contractors, for instance obtaining- the survey- or's estimates of the work for whioh they ill- tended applying. He though; they had been too open in allowing esfimates to sro out. Captain "Dowdeswe!! thought a contractoi would not be guided bv the surveyor s estimatcs- orelso be would be made bankmnt. He wli"hed to have the Clerk's opinion on the matter. Tlie Clerk said he thought Councillor Wil- liams' motion IMPRACTICABLE. He would prefer taking the responsibilities of his duties on himself. They were open for seven days before the audit, when the cheques were there to be checked with the vouehers.etc. Councillor William Thomas: T il., Parliamen- tary matters. It will be vel'" injurious to allow what I call the other .icl toO know all we think and do. Captain Dowdeswell: There's something in that, I must sav. Councillor William Thomas: Of course, if there's any unreasonable refusal made we should ha "ft to re-con«.i'ler the ma Iter. Captain Dowdeswell now withdrew. Five v 'ed for the amendment and two for Mr Wil- liams' motion, so matters now renwn as they were.

PONTYPRIDD GUARDIANS. The weekly meeting of the Guardians was held on Wednesday, Mr Godfrey L. Clark. J.P.. presiding. Three applications for t.he position of nurse at tha Workhouse were received, and on the proposition of Mr Ridtard Richards. seconded bv Mr James Richards, the nost was given to Miss A. J. Davies, 32, Man- street, Monntain Ash, who produced some excellent testimonials. Two iL licatioxis were received for boys from tho Cottage Homes, both of which were granted. A letter was received from the Local Govern- ment Board saying they had received the audi- tors' report for the half-year ended Michaelmas, and adding that none of the relieving officers had complied with the regulations that all par- ticulars of out-door relief should be entered by the reliving officer on the ticket or form and handed to the applicant or someone on his Iw- half. The Local Government Board asked for the Guapdians's observations on the matter. Mr W. Jeffery did not think it right to tell the recipients that they had an order, say. for 12 or 12 weeks; mi"ht alter. The Clerk said the regulation had been in force since 1847—since the formation of the Union—but none of tho releiving ofliecrs had complied with it. Mr Jeffery was of the opinion that H should be made known that, the Guardians differed from it. The Rev Robert Thomas proposed referring the matter to a committee. Mr Daniel Bryant thought it was an import- ant matter to consider, because if tlie order were made out the applicants would know for how long they were granted relief. It was a matter whiah ought to be treated amongst themselves (the Guardians). An order might be made out for six weeks, but perhaps the applicant, would be able to work in two or three weeks. The Cliairnian suggested referring the ques- tion to the chairmen of the relief roMnlittPl- and the Clerk to concoct a reply to the Local Government Board. This was agreed to.

THE TON CHAIR EISTEDD- FOD. The general conrrjiittee of t-ho first Ton Chair Eisteddfod met on Thursday at the Ten Library, nnder the presidency of Mr D. Tbomas.M. CJ., There was a largo attendance. # The chief business was to appoint adjudicators The rrent-lemen appointed were: Musir, Mr Cadwaindr Roberts. Ffestiniog, and Mr David Evans. Mns. Bac., Revolver*: Literary. Rev. T. Davies (Cadvan) Beanmans; Conductor, Cadvan. and Mr E. H. Davies. J.P., Pentre. In our advertising columns will be seen the names of the test pieces, and in a few days the programme will be completed. ihe prosueefcs for the first festival are very bright. Several choirs in the district are already making pre- parations for the event.

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Councillor Eli Jenkins reported that a resolu- tion was passed at Taft' s Well on Saturday even- ing supporting the Cariliff liaihvay liill, and proposed that. the seal of the Council be at- tached to a resolution supporting- tlie Bill and sent to the proper quarters. Captain Dowdeswell seconded, and the nio- tinn wa-s carried unanimously.