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ffjustard and Cress. .
ffjustard and Cress. THE NEW TOPIC. When everything's torpid and stale, When the ssa-serpent's furnished its sport, When the deep with its shark or its whale Has furnished each seaside rasort, When at two-headed calves with six legs We have ceased chewing wonderment's cud, When creation is drained to the dregs, We can always fall back on the Flood. When the giant tomato's arrived, And the Animal Kingdom for weeks Has kindly and nobly contrived To weigh in with bushels of ireaks. When Nature's exhausted her store, And marvels no longer will bud. We can always fall back upon Noah. And resourcefully turn to the Flood. It's a subject extensive in range Which For hot disputation will oall, We can daringly ask for a change, Was there ever a deluge at all? And as no one an answer can give, Since we're all more or less in the dark, We can argue, did Noah ever live? And debate, was there really am Ark? WEen the season has yielded its orop, It is really an excellent plan For a subject that's novel, to drop On the era of primitive man; When the wonders no longer will bud, And the freaks and the sea-serpent's leave, There's the Flood !-And when tired of the Flood We can fall back on Adam and Eve. "I am told," remarked Councillor Roberts at Tuesday's meeting of the Pontypridd" District Council, "that since the strike theJle has really been found salmon in the river Taff." "Salmon tins, probably," was the quick reply of Council- lor Edward Williams. Mr Joseph. Bowen, G.T.S.C,, Cilfnydd, who is a prominent figure in local musical circles, has been appointed as examiner of the Tonic Solfa classes organised under the auspices of the Ithondda Valtev Congregational Singing Asso- ciation, and has also been appointed teacher of Solfa music in connection with the Pontypridd Technical Classes. A phenomenal fowl, whose oviferous perform- ances certainly deserve public recognition, is a black Minorca hen owned by Mr Alfred Smith, of 3, Sunny Bank, Merthyr Road, Pontypridd. True, it doesn't lay a golden egg every day, but those which it does produce daily weigh over two ounces apiece. Occasionally, too, she goes in for record smashing, and the writer hero had the pleasure of seeing an egg laid by her which weighed over four ounces. The total weight of seven eggs of her production during the season was no less than 291 ounces. Naturally, Mr Smith is more than a little proud of this eggcen- tric treasure. By the way, it was one of several splendid chickens hatched from eggs supplied by Mr Simon Hunter, the Poultry Farm, North- allerton, Yorks. CRESS No wonder the coal dispute was settled last Thursday. That morning there appealed in the "Western Mail" an article by "Morien" on the strike, which terminated with the words: "Let me utter one phrase in oondusro.-it wiM be understood by the delegates this (Thursday) morning—Tanjyiefedd i chwi. The fanciful pic- ture of the Great Ardbruid placing his hands upon the heads of the disputants, and devoutly praying "Peace be unto yuu." must have exer- cised a mú" pacific upon the leaders on each side in the momentous struggle. A Pontypridd young lady staving a.t Portlicawl is much annoyed because her lover teases her by reciting the following lines after she returns from her morning bathe: — Mary had a little calf. And took it to the sea; And, oh! It made the people laugh. It was so very wee. On Thursday evening last a couple of "strikers' at Treorky. on hearing of the settlement that evening, were so elated that they immediately went in for a little apesulation, and hastened down to the neighbouring town to a cycle depot, with a view of hiring machines for the evening. "What an hour do you charge for hiring a machine?" asked one to the shop-keeper. "Shil- ling for the first hour, and ninepence for the second hour," was the reply. "Oh, please let me have the second hour!" was the iianooent de- mand, after which there were ructions. Not a little consternation has been caused at Pentre lately by the rumour recently floated, and more recently substantiated, that a certain chapel has engaged a squad of "detectives" whose entire duty during the evenings is to keep sentry with owl-like eyes on the immediate vicinity of the sacred edifice, to detect any night visitors entering the chapel. It is assured that this is rendered inevitable owing to the fact that some ambitious young gentlemen are anxious to make an effort to master the great organ there placed. We learn that the shop-assistants of Ponty- pridd will not allow their former hon. sec., Mr G. P. Roberts, to leave the town without shew- ing in some tangible manner their appreciation of his earnest labours on their behalf. The shop assistants of Pontypridd have been fortunate in their selection of a successor to Mr Roberts, their ex-secretary Mr Isaac Wil- liams is a young man who has always evinced a warm interest in the reform movement, and has in him the making of a capable secretary. "You can see with half an eye" that FRANK Tiffom"'(" My Hatter,") sells the best 3/9 Hat. The chief characteristics of G. F. HACKKR'S Photo- graphs are Fidelity and Artistic Finish. Samples may be seen at his Studio-12 and 13, The Arcade, Pontypridd.; 4219 ANY Photograph enlarged and finished in Black and White. Crayon, or Oils by Taos. FOBBEST & SONS, Cambrian Studio, Pontypridd.
DEPARTURE OF THE MILITKRY…
DEPARTURE OF THE MILITKRY FROM PONTYPRIDD. On Wednesday, after the completion of the ordinary business at the Pontypridd Police Court., the magistrates present held a private meeting, when they came to the conclusion that there was no further necessity for keeping the soldiers in the petty sessional division of Pontypridd. We understand that the Sixth Dragoons will depart as early as possible, hut some little time must necessarily elapse before their arrangements are ocmpleted, and Saturday will probably be the date of their departure.
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PONTYPRIDD DISTRICT COUNCIL.
PONTYPRIDD DISTRICT COUNCIL. Mr P. Gowan, J.P., presiding, a meeting of the Pontypridd District Council was held on Tuesday, when the attendance included Messrs R T. Richards (in the vice-chair), James Ro- berts, W. H. Gronow, W. Jones-Powell, Fred Edwards, Edward Williams, Hopkin Morgan, Hugh Bramwell, and Watkin Williams; with the clerk, Mr W. H. Gronew, and the surveyor, Mr E. Rees. With reference to continued complaints made as to the alleged nuisance arising from water dripping from the Pontypridd, Caerphilly, and Newport Railway Bridge at Treforest, the Coun- ty Surveyor wrote stating that the matter would come before the Roads and Bridges Committee on the 8th proximo. At the previous meeting a letter was received from Dr J. Shaw Lyttle, Dundela House, Cil- fynydH, complaining of the insufficient supply of water at Cilfynydd. This, together with other complaints, was forwarded to the Water Works Company, and a reply was now received from Mr Morgan, the secretary. "I beg to inform you," he said, "that Dundela House has had a constant supply,but owing to the drought exper- ienced throughout the country, the pressure was not sufficient to reach the top of the house for a short period. Notwithstanding the drought, the whole district, with the exception of Cilfynydd, and a portion of Coedpenmaen, has had a con- stant supply." In the course of the discussion which followed Mr Bramwell proposed that the letter be re- ferred to the Cilfynydd members. Mr Fred Edwards complained that Coedpen- maen had not received a regular supply, and the Trallwn ward having suffered so considerably in this respect, he thought the members of that ward should have a voice in answering Mr Mer- gan's letter. With this Mr Bramwell quite agreed ,and the letter was referred to the members of the two wards. Inspector John stated, with regard to the water supply of the district, that the waterworks officials on August 24th gave notice from house to house that the supply would be cut off each day at 2 p.m. until 7.0 a.m. on flhe following morning, but since the heavy rains on Awgust 27th, the supply had been oonstant. He had received no complaints wijtli regard to the quality of the water. Mr A. O. Evans replied to the Council's com- plaints as to pools of water standing in the street near the Central Hotel. After denying any responsibility for the fact that any nuisance existed, he went on to say that the earth had been tipped into the pools so as to level the road. It was stated by several members that the nuisance still continued, and that the amount of tipping carried on had only served to make matters worse.—It was decided to reply to this effect. A claim, tke amount of which was not stated, wa% received from Mr Evan Richards, Pwu. gwaun, in respect of goods damaged by water flooding his shop and house. The Chairman: It is from the Post Office, Pwllgwaun. I think it was referred to Mr Rees to report as to the condition of the drains. I would ask that the matter be allowed to stand over until Mr Rees reports to the committee. Inspector Rowlands reported a case of diph- theria at Telelkebir road. Referring to the fish-frying nuisance on the Tramroad, Inspector Rowland said he had visi. ted the place often, and had found that the fish- frying was still going on, but not to the same extent as formerly. Mr Jones-Powell described the smell from the fish-frying place as "terrible," and said they came right up to his office in the County Court. Mr Roberts: Is there nothing else that does the same in that locality? The Inspector: Oh, no, it is a distinct smell. Nothing further was done in the-matter. In his report Inspector Rowlands dealt with complaints as to smells arising from the sewer manholes. He described those at Graigwen as being "the sweetest manhoTes in the whole dis- trict." (Laughter). As directed, Inspector John had made an in- spection of 102 manholes and 17 lampholes in the district. Nineteen of the dustpans were full, some of them being foul. In some cases the floor was very slow with sediment settling. They should be flmshed more often. The sides of many of the manholes were foul, caused princi- pally by clearing deposits from the channel, and leaving it on the side of the manhole. He would suggest that another man go round with the sewer man to give them a thorough cleaning. In the cases mentioned the greater nuisance was caused by the sewer g.ases. A letter was received from Dr Leckie, who certified as to the nature of a certain fluid which percolated from a urinal OR adjoining premises into a room occupied by Mr Z. Beech, Taff street. Replying to a question by the Chairman, Dr Howard Davies said the matter was dealt with in a report which the sanitary inspector would submit that day. The Chairman: I thought we asked you as well to report. Dr Davies: Oh, no. Subsequently Inspector Rowlands read his re- port, in the course of which he stated: I was first called in by Mrs Beech about two o'clock on the 11th August. I at once, after investiga- tion, made complaints to the manager of the Conservative Club and also members of the com- mittee. I called again on fhe 12th, and found that the urinal had been closed. I again called on the 15th and learned through the manager that a special meeting of the committee was held on Saturday, the 13th, and instructions hsd been given to Mr Seaton to carry out tho necessary work required with a view to prevent any nuisance to the adjoining property, No. 68. The urinal was still closed. I paid several sub, sequent visits, and each time found that the urinal was kept chained and locked. I visited the club premises on the 23rd, and found Mr Seaton's men carrying out certain work. I again visited the premises on the 27th and found it still closed. I obtained the kev from the mana- ger and found that the work of cementing had been completed. 'On the 29th I found that the urinal had been 'again opened for the use of members, so that the place was closed from the 11th to the 27th. Mr Roberts: Do you say, Mr Rowlands, that the dampness on the walls had trickled from the urinal? Inspector Rowlands I could not give an opin- ion. sir. Mr Roberts: Do you say it was so ? The Inspector: I could not say; I should be afraid to say. It is. I think, a nineinch thick wall, and it may be from the shutes. I could not form an opinion. I did my best. Mr Roberts: Haven't we a letter from a local gentleman to say it is so ? The Clerk again read Dr Leckie's certificate, which indicated a certain fluid by means of a technical term, whereupon Mr Edwards said that there could "be no doubt as to the plain Lagliih. of that term. K The Clerk: That's it. Dr Howard Davies: There is no doubt in my mind that it is caused by percolation of a liquid from this urinal, but the greater part of it is water. There is no doubtJ about that in any- body's mind. Mr Roberts: There has been a great doubt. Some friends declare it is nothing of the kind. The Chairman: It has been a great nuisance to Mr Beech. Dr Howard Davies said perhaps it was only right that he should give an opinion as to the structure of this urinal. He had made a very close examination of the whole premises, from the urinal to the very basement in the back street, and lie found that the whole wall was saturated with some liquid. Proceeding, at some length, the doctor attributed the percola- tion to the inferior quality of the cement used in the construction of the urinal. After a further discussion the Surveyor was asked whether plans of the urinal had been sub- mitted to him for approveal, aad Mr Rees re- plied in the negative. On the Finance Committee's report being read, the arrears were considered at some length, and ultimately the collector was directed to take pro- ceedings against all defaulters.
Pontypridd Police Court.
Pontypridd Police Court. WEDNESDAY.—Before the Stipendiary (Mr J. Ignatius Williams), Alderman Richard Lewis, Dr R. 6. Hunter, Mr P. Gowan, Dr H. Naunton Davies, Mr Thomas Jones, Mr Mr T. P Jenkins, Mr William Morgan, Mr J. D. Williams, M.F.H., and Evan John. Mrs Emily Retallick, Pontypridd, was again brought up on a charge of being drunk and disorderly on the 6th inst. P.C. David Davies stated that he was called to the Park Hotel to eject the defendant. When he arrived there he found the defendant indulging in immoderate language and creating a disturbance. She refused to go away when requested and after being taken to the police station she became most violent, and kept up a continual noise f rom four o'clock until nine p.m. Defendant said she was sober and had only been out an hour. She admitted going on in the cells. "Two prostitutes hit me in the face," she added, and it's them you ought to lock up. I never said anything to you." Another charge of doing wilful damage to the windows in the Park Hotel was heard against the defendant. Mr Edgar Theharne said that on the same date the defendant smashed the window. She was quarrelling with two other women, but the defendant was the aggressor. Mrs Retallick said that the window had bien broken by another woman with her umbrella. She was sentenced to 14 days hard labour. The adjourned case in which Ann Peters, Pontypridd, was charged with neglecting her child again came on for hearing, but as In- spector Ruff, of the N.S.P.C.C., stated that up to the present he had not found a home for the lad, both were remanded to the Workhouse until a home is found. George Fox, and Thomas Halliwell, labourers, Norton Bridge, was summoned for being drunk aud disorderly on the 27th August. P.C. N icholas gave evidence to the effect that both men were outside the Bassett Arms on the the night in question with their coats off about to fight with each other. Fox said he had been a teetotaler for a long time and a drop of beer overcame him. The Stipendiary You might get drunk with- out wanting to fight. Both men were fined 5s, William Davies, yeast seller and William Thompson, cab driver, Pontypridd, were sum- moned for being drunk and disorderly on the 24th August. P.C. Daniel Jones stated that he saw both men in Bridge street in a drunken condition and using obscene language. They were shoutiag at the tcp of their voices and dis- turbing the whole neighbourhood. When witness was fifty yards away, one of the defendant said The old b-is afraid to come any further." A fine of 5s each was inflicted. H. J. Collier, labourer, was summoned by Elizabeth Ann Davies, Pontypridd, to show cause &c. Applicant stated that she first went with the defendant on Jubilee night, and on the 11th July this year she was delivered of a male child of which the defendant was the father. He had not spoken to her of marriage. Several witnesses testified to seeing the couple together. An order for 3s a week and costs was made. Miss Bessie Arnott, Irvon Villa, Berw road, was snmmoned by the Pontypridd District C ouncil for neglecting to abate a nuisance at 6, Foundry place. Sanitary Inspector David Johns gaie evidence and said the nuisance complained of was a choked drain. The summons was taken out on the 1st inst., but the nuisance had since been abated. Miss Arnott did not attend the court, but seat to say she was not the owner of the property. No evidence was given that she received the rent nor were the rate books produced. Inspector Johns asked for a brief adjournment, which was granted, and subsequently Mrs Jane Jou es, the tenant of the house in Foundry place, appeared and said she paid the rent to Miss Arnott since her father's death and her rent book was signed by her. An order for the costs was made. David James, collier, Penygraig, was sum- mo ned by Margaret Pendry, Merthyr, for non- m aintenance of her illegitimate child, of which d elendant was the father. She obtained an order in November 1896, of 3s per week and altogether, with expenses, be owed her JE7 5s 6d. She had a warrant on the 6th May for YA 10s. De fendant: What's the good of a warrant to me; my parents had the child in April. Applicant stated that the child had since died and the money she sued for was up to the time she parted with it. Defendant was sentenced to imprisonment for three months, but when the money was paid. he would be discharged. Mr Treharne, Pentre, applied for a transfer of the license of the Rock and Castle Inn, Pentyrch, from Daniel Thomas to Mrs Bother- rill, Pontypridd. The application was granted. George Bassett, labourer, Treforest, was sum- moned by John Edwardo, Treforest, for using threats towards him on the 26th ult. Bassett came up to him and said he was the cause of his getting two month's imprisonment and he would knock his brains out. Defendant was represented by his mother who said her son was away at work in SenghyDydd. After the bench had a private conversation with her, a warrant was issued for {
PONTYPRIDD GUARDIANS.I
PONTYPRIDD GUARDIANS. THE COST OF THE STRIKE. A CHARGE OF DESERTION. The weekly meeting of the Guardians on Wednesday was presided over by Mr E. H. Da- vies, J.P., when there was a large attendance of members The Clerk, in reply to enquiries made at the last meeting, stated that the extra expenditure of the Guardians in sonnection with the strike had been £ 1,173. The Chairman thought the Guardians could congratulate themselves on the economy in which bhey had transacted that business, and scarcely any of the supposed paupers had suffered in oon- sequenoe of their strict measures. Inasmuch as they were now approaching the end of the six months he thought it would be advisable to have a general revision of the paupers throughout the various parishes. This was agreed to. Mr D. Fenwick applied on behalf of Mr Thos. Davies, Pontygwaith, for a boy from the Cot- tage Homes.—The application was granted. Mr James Richards (chairman of the House Committee) stated that an important question had cropped up before his committee, who de- cided to refer it to the Board for consideration. There were three children at the Cottage Homes belonging to one Kelly, of Cardiff. The father had been away in America, but had now re- turned, and wanted the custody of the children. The three children had been in the Homes for three years, anti had cost the ratepayers 12s per week, making a total of A14. The question being so important the Committee did not feel that they could allow the parents to have the children without putting the eaae before the Board, and they should compel the parents to contribute towards the maintenance of the child- ren during the three years they had been in the Cottage Homes. (Hear, hear). The parents now attended before the Board and in reply to the Chairman, the father stated thait he had been in South America for three years, and 12 months out of that he had been in hospital. The ages of the children were 13, g, and 8 respectively, and they had also two others. Mr Evan John, J.P., asked why they had deserted the children. It seemed rather hard that they should have left these tStree children to the mercy of the world. Kelly replied that he had been unable to get work at home, but he denied desertiag them. The Chairman: How is it they are chargeable to the Union? Kelly: 1 didn't know they were. The Chairman: Are you willing to pay this amount? Kelly: I am going to work at the Dowlais Works, and if I can afford to I will. Cliairman: How much can you pay weekly ? Kelly: I'll pay 2s 6d. He further stated that he had been sending money to his wife, but the latter denied receiving it. Mr Evan John: I propose tkart we proseoute the father for deserting the clffldren. We have no evidence that one penny has been sent. They apply for the children now that they are of some use. Why didn't he inquire about them. I think it's our duty to prosecute. Mr William Morgan seconded. The Clerk thought both parents shoald be prosecuted. When asked by the Chairman why she had deserted the children when the father went away, Mrs Kelly said. she had been sent to prison for seven days, when living at Pontypridd and when she returned the children had been taken away. Rev Robert Thomas said the man bad in formed them at the ccomittee fckat he had sent bis. wife 9W during his absence. Ultimately, inasmuch as the woman had been given a good character, it was decided to allow the children to return to their pasents, condi- tionally upon the father signing an agreement to repay the zET14 at the rate of 2s 6d per week. In dismissing them Mr James Richards delivered a homily on drunkenness to the woman, and advised he, to take proper care of her children in future. Mr Thomas Thomas made an application on behalf of Mr William Jenkins, Swan Inn, TafI'9 Well, for a little girl from the Cottage Homes. The Chairman said they must have regard to what was said at the previous meeting. Mr Edward Williams asked if there was a re- solution on the books prohibiting children from going to public-houses. Mr Evan John objected to any girl going to a public-house. The Clerk said there was no resolution on the minutes, but when an application was made on a previous occasion, the Board passed a resolu- tion to the child applied for should not go to the public-house. Mr Edward Williams: Do I understand that ns licensed victuallers need apply in the fu- ture? Chairma.n: I don't know- Mr Williams: Or take it on its merits? Several members: That's it. Mr R. Morris: In that case no licensed vic- tualler ought to be appointed a Guardian. (Laughter). The application was refused.
"I Would father Die!"
"I Would father Die!" So wrote a London man before he sent a bullet crashing through his head. On the third floor of an ordinary lodging- house in London, the police found the body of a lodger with a revolver by his side and a. bullet in his head. He had been dead over forty-eight hours; in his pocket was found a book in which was written the following — j "I am tired of life because I am suffering from Bright's disease. I would try to struggle again and work, but it is impossible for me to do so, while I am sick and without the slightest hope of getting better. I would rather die; how glad I sEall be when I am dead! Let the city bury my body." What a commentary on our boasted civilisa- tion! A poor wretch, suffering from what he supposed to be an incurable disease, snuffs out his flickering life with a pistol bullet. Upon whose head shall fall the blame for his deed- for his life? Where did he get the idea that his disease was incurable? Simply from a gen- erally accepted old-time theory, which is still regarded by some as a fact, but which modem investigation has exploded. Many diseases may be considered incurable, but that does not make them so. What we thought to be impossible ten years ago, is easily accomplished to-day. This is not an age of impossibilities. Paring the past few years scientists have di' wered that Bright's disease is curable tihrou. i Warners Safe Cure, and simply because the poor wretch was not aware of this fact, he killed himself. Not so with others. Cures are being daily re- corded, after all other means had failed. The death of that poor, misguided man in the London lodging-house, will not have been with- out its lesson, if It teaches you that this terrible disease is curable, and that the remedy—War- nÙ S2U0 Cura—can, bs fcuml evervwhorc..
The World of Pastime. ---------…
The World of Pastime. + By "The Sporting Scribe." The annual meeting of the Glamorgan Police Football Club was held at Merthyr Vale on Wednesday sight, Captain Lindsay (Chief-con- stable) presiding. On behalf of the members of the club Sergeant Gibbon (the hon. secretary) presented Captain Lindsay with a framed photo of the team, and the Chief-constable afterwards made a similar presentation to Police-constable W. E. Rees, last year's captain. Police-con- stable W. H. Alexander, one of last season's in- ternationals, was elected captain, and Police- constable Pryce, Aberavon, vice-captain for the ensuing season. Mr Gibbon was re-elected hon. secretary, and he was accorded- a hearty vote of thanks for his active services in the past. The Hon. Secretary reported having arranged fix- tures with, all the league teams, and a torn- in the South of Englaad. Penygraig opened their season on Mabon's Day with a matoh with the Glamorgan County Polioe before a good company of spectators. The rasuft was: Penygraig, three tries, two minors; County Police, one minor. The annual meeting of the Pontypridd Thurs- daw team was held at the new club room of the White Hart Hotel on Monday. There was a good attendance, over which Mr T. E. Lewis presided. The balance sheet and report for last season was read by the secretary and adopted. After paying all accounts there remains in hand a balance of Ss 5d. Captain Tom Morgan was eleoted president of the club, and the following vicepresiilente: Mr E. J. Leyshon, and Mr D. Williams, Greyhound Hotel. Mr W. R. Ro- berts was selected as captain, with his brother David Roberts as vice. Mr D. Davies was re- elected secratary. Committee: Messrs W. Lake, Charles Griffiths, W. V. Morgan, John Richards, with captain and vice. The first match will be played on Ootober 7th. A now departure in the sporting line was wit- nessed at Eglwysilan on Saturday, when for the first time in its history, the backers of sport kept a good number of people excited with a few ex- cellent races. A capital programme had been arranged, consisting of bicycle as well as foot races. Mr Lewis Lewis, Bryntail, made a capi- tal secretary, Mr David Lewis, Mr H. Smith, and Mr J. Morgan were handicappers, and were busily engaged all the afternoon. The first com- petition oonsisted of throwing a. baseball through a "hoop" 30 yards' distant. This brought forth 14 competitors of the Aber Baseball Club. Messrs Fred Meyrick, D. Lewis, and E. Braoe tied in the first round, after which F. Meyrick, with a bolt made the winning shot, This affords excellent practice for the game of baseball, and thoroughly deserves encouragement. The 120 yards (handicap) brought out. 12 com- petitors. Three heats were decided upon. The first saw F. Meyrick win as scratch man, M. Meyrick proving a geoi second. Ted Meyxick woit the second heat in a canter, Joe Meyrick (scratch) proving a good second. J. Lewis and E. Brace came first and second respectively in the third heart. The final was a grand effort, the winners being—1, F. Meyrick; 2, M. Meyrick, The quarter-mile handicap brought out four competitors, F. Meyrick (scratch) oonceding M. Meyrick 20 yards. After a grand ratce M. Mey- rick, who showed improved pace, beat F. Mey- rick, and got home first by a yard, 20 yards separating second and third. The next race evoked greater amusement, being styled a "potato" race, in which 20 pota- toes were placed a yard apart, and each com- petitor was required to run for each potato single and to place in a receptable for the pur- pose. Owing to the increased darkness the tac- tics of some of the competitors were question- able, but after a close fight, the umpires decided in favour of Joe Meyrick and D. Jenkins. It was now found compulsory to abandon the bi- cycle race, together with the 50 yards foot race and the remaining baseball competition. The prizes were awarded the winners at the Rose and Crown, following which a very con- vivial evening was enjoyed. The Senghenydd Brass Band deserve the best of praises for their selections during the afternoon. Some items of their programme were particularly well-executed and the Blwch Elian Society truly recognise their kindness in being present. We hope these sports are only a foretaste of what will in future be accomplished in the Aber Valley, for there is undoubted talent and "stuff" of the right sort in the neighbourhood to make "shining lights" but for the want of opportunity and abundant prao- tice. YNYSYBWL v. PORTH. The above teams met in a League encounter on the grounds of the former on Thursday (the 1st Inst.), when the homesters won by 55 runs. The scores were as follows. PORTH. W. T. Davies b Priday 4 R. A. Lewis b Allen 6 Ivor Lewis, not out 20 A. J. Williams b Friday 0 W. Lewis b Alien 0 T. Williams c Wigley b Allen 2 Trevor Lewis c Wigley b Allen 1 Thomas b Wigley 1 G. Blackwall b Allen 1 tt Jones, run out 0 J. Noble b Wigley 0 Byes 1 Leg Byes 1 Wide Balls 1 38 YNYSYBWL. R. Hopkins b W. Davies 3 J. Allen b W. Davies 1 Instrell c Blackwell b Williams 28 T.R.Wigley (captain) b W. Davies 0 T. Priday, run out 2'1 J. Phillips b T. Williams 1 M. Owen st Lewis b T. Williams 7 S. Morgan c homas b W. Davies 8 J. Watkins, not out 2 T. Lewis b W. T. Davies 3 Byes 10 Leg Byes 2 No Balls 1 93 LLWYNYPIA T. ABERAMAN. Played at Aberaman on Thursday. Scores :— LLWYNYPIA. C Thomas b Dr. Fleming 21 I Edmunds b Dr. Fleming 1 R C Walter b Morgan 22 R I Jones run out l L Stnith b Mulvey o J Goodridge c A Davies b Keevil 34 A Evans b W P Jones 17 D Rees c Morgan b Keevil 3 J T Lewis b Keevil 0 H Jones b Keevil 2 T Parry not out 0 Extras 4 Tctal leG r ABERAMAN. W P Jones c Parry b Edmunds 10 A Davies b Goodridge 0 H Mulvey c Goodridge b A Evans 13 E Morgan c Smith b Goodridge 17 Dr. Finney not out 14 Keevil not out l Extras 5 Total (for 4 wickets) 60 Dr. Fleming, W. Mulvey, T, Morgan, J. Mulvey and W. Greaves to bat
Cycling flotes .
Cycling flotes By Pedalphast." Lamplighting itme for week:- Sept. 9th, 7.26. Sept. tO, 7.24. Sept. 11th, 7.22. Sept. 13th, 7.17. Sept. 14th, 7.15. Sept. 14th, 7.13. CLUB RUNS. Club. Destination. Meet. Saturday, Sept. 10- Caerphilly Abercarn 3-30 Windsor Pentypridd. Llandaff 3-30 White Hart Treforest Cardiff 3-30 Bush -Ladies Toagwynlais 2-15 Lane's Ynysybwl Cardiff Windsor Tuesday, Sept. 13- Treforest Impromptu run 7- 0 Bush Wednesday, Sept. 14- Caerphilly Usk 3-30 Windsor Tref. Ladies.Impromptu run. 8- 0 Lane's Thursday, Sept. 15th- Pontypridd. Cardiff 2 30 White Hart Treforest Ystradmynach. 3-30 Bush -Ladies Ystradmynach.. 2- 30. Lant's -0- Continuing the accodnt of his tour through Normandy and Britanny. Mr Gwilym Lewis, Mardy, says: "We left Granville about 10 o'clock on Satur- day morning. On leaving the town we rode up a long and steep hill, then over undulating roads fo' nine miles to Sartilly, where we overtook an Englishman, who was on the staff of the Vice- consul at Granville. He gave us some very interesting information, which was all the more acceptable because it was delivered in our own mother-tongue. We were sorry to have to part company with him at Avranches. Here we lunahed at the hotel Bonneau. The town is de- lightfully situated on a commanding plateau between two valleys. A winding road leads to the summit, affording beautiful views of the courrtry. A vast tract of well-wooded and un- dulating country filling the landscape, relieved by the glittermg curves of the river which broadens in the distance to a wide estuary, with the romantic Abbey of Mont St. Michael in the distance, where we intended spending the night. "Once more mounting our faithful steeds we pursued our course. On both sides of the road were to be seen innumerable apple and pear trees. No wonder cider is sp cheap in Norman- dy and Brittany. An ununited supply of it is always put en the dinner-tables at all the hotels. The road was now level, and spelt but one word —"Go!" and so, obedient to that instinctive oommand, we went hard until once more Mont St. Michel hove in sight. The milestones showed that we were yet eight miles from it, and in our eagerness to reach it in the least possible time, we took the wrong turning, and found ourselves ploughing our v* uf ramrogti sncKy, oiayey .1 by the side of the sea. We dismounted, and walked ankle deep in it for over four miles. Surely we may be forgiven for alluding to that patience-testing trudge in terms which the best authors are not accustomed to use. a.o-- At last we once again found the good road, and 'Now we shan't be long,' as the street boy puts it. The rock, which rises out of the waters of the Atlantic, is reached by means of a dyke one mile in length constructed in 1880. On the rock is a singular old town with castle, abbey, and church. It would take a volume to describe all the interesting parts of this conglomerate mass. Visitors from all parts of the world come to see it. The 250 inhabitants of the town gain their living by the sale of photographs and curiosities to visitors, and by catching cockles, oysters, and shrimps. We slept in a room on the ramparts, belonging to the Hotel Poulard. It seemed rather strange to take a CHinese lan- tern, mount a stone staircase, and then walk along the walls to get to one's bedroom. -0-- "Next morning (Sunday), we started early for St. Malo. We crossed the River Couesnon, which divides Normandy from Brittany, and en- tered Pontorson. Alongside the roads all through Normandy and Brittany are to be seen Calvaries or groups of statuary illustrating the Crucifixion. Leading to each Calvary are the "Stations of the Cross,' symbolising the way to Calvary with all its incidents and pauses.Usually there are fourteen of these stations, and at each one the worshipper pauses and kneels down just as he would if treading the actual sacred path in Palestine, meditates on the meaning of this particular station, and recites certain prayers. They seemed to be more frequent in Brittany than in Normandy. This shows the religious devotion of the Bretons, which is akin to that of their Celtio brethren-in-blood, the Welsh. Religion is a part of the Breton's daily life, and is the mainspring of all his actions. The Welsh missionaries must find it a hard task to shake the Breton's faith in the intervention of saints and the working of miracles. —0— "There are also remarkable antiquities of the stone age abounding in every district in Brit- tany. There is a Celtic monument at Dol (through which we next pass), which is 30 feet high. It is a great mass of stone, and how it was reared to its upright position is as great a mystery as the Stonehenge. These stones are called "Menhirs" (Welsh 'maen-hir, long stone). The houses here are very quaint and old. The Cathedral dates from the 11th century. -0- "On leaving Dol we were caught in a heavy shower of rain, which came on very suddenly. We were forced to wait two hours in a farm- house, and even then the rain was still coming down. From there on to St. Malo was a miser- able ride, for we got wet through, and splashed with mud from head to foot. Just before reach- ing St. Malo, the rain ceased, and the sun came out in all its glory. This only made it worse for us, because we were very sorry figures to look at as we hastened to oar hotel. After changing our dripping garments we partook of a light refreshment, and walked to the beach,which is of the finest sand, and the bathing pleasant and safe. We found that it was a great fete day, being the 50th anniversary of the death of the great writer Chateaubriand. There were excur- sionists from nl parts of KonoaiiOj- rril Brit tany and Paris. There was a great procession (headed by the Mayor) to the tomb of the writer carrying wreaths. This tomb is situated on the edge of a rock in the bay, and can be reached at low water. It is marked by a granite slab sur- mounted with a cross (but bears no name or date) and the whole is enclosed by iron railings. St. Malo that evening was one blaze of light. --0- Next day (Monday) we walked round the ram- parts, and the view of the bay with its numer- ous islets was superb. We crossed the harbour to St. Servan by a rolling bridge, which is a curious piece of engineering work. The harbour is strongly defended by exterior forts, and this fact was forcibly brought home to a Kodah manipulator, who was taking smap-shets of the beautiful bay and its surroundings by the Cus- toms authorities. We left him in their hands. I should like to state a few more interesting facts about ibis lovely town, but space forbids. --0-- "Next week I will describe the journey from St. Malo home via Jersey and Southampton." --0- Mr John Libllejohn, Ferndale, together with two other friends (Mr Powell, of Stourbridge, and Mr Gibts, Bridgnorth, Shropshire), have gone on a cycling tour through Somerset, Devon, and Cornwall. Mr Littlejohn will probably give us an account of his travels after his return. We understand that during the last few years he has visited Norway and the North of Russia, and has been cruisftig through the Meditarranean Sea. from Gibraltar to the mouth of the Danube. --0-- AYLIFFE & Soxs, Cycle Manufacturers & Repairers, tor High Grade Cycles. Daisy machitle still lead the way for lightness and finish. Our 1898 Ladies' aud Gent's Machines are still the local favourites. Send for 1893 catalogue. -Daisv Cycle Works, Para- dise place, Queen street, Cardiff. 4221
Royal Clarence Theatre. -
Royal Clarence Theatre. That ever popular home of the drama, the Clarence Theatre, was re-opened on Monday evening under most favourable circumstances- An interesting play, a capable company, a cosy and neatly-decorated theatre, a large and en- thusiastic audiatice—all these combined to make the occasion a very auspicious event .The boards were occupied by Captain Pomeroy Gilbert's No. 1 London Company in "The Still Alarm," and the popular manager, Mr Tom Jones, must be complimented upon his foresight in booking so strong an attraction for the opening week. The piece is admirably sfcaged, the acting throughout is of a very high-class character. Next week, "THE DAY OF RECKONING will be presented for the first time in Ponty- pridd, by Mfes Beatrice Isaacson's No. I London Company.
A Disturbed Prize Fight.
A Disturbed Prize Fight. CLYDACH VALE COLLIERS SUMMONED. On Wednesday, at the Pontfpridd Police Court, Thomas Davies and George Brown, col- liers, Clydach Vale, were summoned for attempt- ing to commit a breach of the peace.. P.C. Sidney Danks said that on Monday morn- ing he and P.C. Hawkins were watching on Gil- fach mountain at five o'clock, and they saw a large crowd of about 200 or 300 assemble there. When they oaught sight of the officers they dis- persed. About nine o'clock the constables met the two defendants in an adjoining field, where they pretended to be picking mushrooms. Wit- ness told them they would have to go with him to Pandy police station on a charge of being about to commit a. breach of the peace by at- tomping to bring off a prize fight for 15 -side- Brown said, "Yes, we intended to have it off. We had a quarrel between ourselves, and the fight was made up, and we intended to have it off when we caught sight of yom, and ran away." The officer explained that the stakes were held by a third party, and in Davies' poc- ket was found a letter in which "articles" had been signed. Defendants were ordered to pay the costs, and were bound over in two sureties of 96 each to keep the peace for six months.
CONSTABLE ATTACKED WITH A…
CONSTABLE ATTACKED WITH A POKER. A WAMTOWN MIDNIGHT SCENE. Rees Gardener, collier, Wattstown, was brought up on Wednesday at the Pontypridd Police Court charged with assaulting the police. P.C. Vernon stated that about 11 o'clock on Monday night Mrs Gardener came to him and said her husband was drunk and breaking the things in the house, and she was afraid to go in. There were two children in the house, and she feared the house would be burnt down. Wit- ness went down and found the house in darkness and a large crowd outside. He lit a candle and found the defendant on the top of the table with a poker in his hand. Defendant cried, "Go out, you s; clear out of this." He then at- tempted to hit witness with the poker, but be parried the blow with his stick and struck Gar- dener on the head with it. He, nevertheless, received a blow on the head himself, but its force was broken. Both men closed, but de- fendant was too near to do any damage. He lay down on the ground and pretended to be dead. Witness then exclaimed, "Dead or not I'll take you to Porth." (Laughter). Defen- dant jumped up then and they had another struggle, but Gardener was again placed on the floor, when he asked, "Do you want to take me to Porth, dead or alive?" Witness replied, "Alive I would ratlier take you." "Then youm have to get someone else to help you, ejacula- ted the defendant. Another struggle ensued, and witness procured a vericle and assistance to convey him to Porth- On the way, Gardener said, "The only thing that will cure me is to let me go back noW. If you will I'll join the Good Temples and never drink a drop more as long as I live. In gaol I am going to die." He also said he was weak, and had been drinking, and had been without food auring the strike. Defendant: I was hurt twelve weeks before the strike. I was very weak and remember no- thing about it. I hope you will look over it; I won't do it again for the sake of my wife and children. I was nearly too weak to stand on my legs this morning." The Stipendiary: You seem to have been bo- having well as far as we can see since December 1896. Previous to that you had bee'a convicted for stealing pigeons at Aberdare, und then at Pontypridd for stealing stout and five gallons of spirits. P.C. Vernon: He has been beb'aving well until he took to drink lately. Defendant: I'll never drink any more. The Stipendiary: It's a wry inadequate fine we are going to put upon you; you must pay Li or go to prison for a fortnight. PriaW nod publfmhok by the Proprietors atthw Gl*morjr»* Free Prem" Printing Works ii, TxST-firaai, Pontypridd, Pariah of Pow" prirM Onwntv t Glawcorian. S.J.1TRD.1 SEPTEMBm 10. 1898.