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SUNDAY DRINKING AT LLANTWIT…
SUNDAY DRINKING AT LLANTWIT FARDRE. To the Editor. Sir,-IV,ill you kindly allow ine to draw your attention of the numerous readers of your valu- able paper to the fact that Sunday drinking at Llantwit Vardre is increasing by leaps and 'bounds. To walk along the road on Sundays without passing some drunken roughs, and being insulted by them is a matter of impossi- bility. Not only are bonafides supplied with drink, but many of the inhabitants of the dis. trict are able to go in and out of the public- houses at their pleasure. Again at Efail Isaf station scores come down with the Barry trains with no object whatever in view but to get drink. I think it is quite time that this should be put a stop to. What are the police doing? Aro they powerless to stay its progress, or what? Hoping that others will follow up this subjcct,—I am, etc., OBSERVER.
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""FREE CHURCH" v. "UNCONSECRATED." To the Editor. Sir,—At a recent meeting of the Pontypridd Burial Board a resolution was moved by M* James Roberts and adopted by the Board to alter the name of that portion of the cemetery set apart for the use of Monoonformitsts. Mr Roberts' resolution was to the effect that thenceforth the portion m question should be called"Free Church" instead of'Unconsecrated." The reason assigned ior this change was that the latt- designation is offensive to some. Per- haps 5^, but is the new designation likely to be more palatable? "Unconsecrated" simply de- notes that a certain rite sanctioned by the Legislature has been performed on the other portion but not on this. What does "F Church" imply? Surely that the other portion is for the use of a fettered—an enslaved church. Does Mr Roberts think this less oeffnsive? I can only say if I were a Churchman I should cry, "Ring out the new name, ring in the old." This much may be said in favour of the old de- signation, that it was a kind of protest against a rite which leads many ignorant people to believe that burial in ground supposed to be made holy will prove beneficial to them in an- other state. There is no doubt that it does prove useful to bishops, clergymen, and a few others in this present world, and that I think is about all that can be said in its favour. Let it net be supposed that I object to the new de- signation. I am proud and thankful that I be- long to a church which is entirely free from State bondage, in which neither bishop, priest, nor prayer-book control my form of worship, and which acknowledges no head but one who is Divine. I sincerely revere the memory of those who long ago braved suffering and even martyrdom to secure and to hand down to fu- ture ages a Free Church. One word in conclusion in respect to a re- mark of Mr W. Jones, who is reported to have said the name was only a sentiment. Perhaps so, but who can rightly estimate the influence of sentiment on the thoughts and actions of TTien?—Yours, etc., PHILOS.
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-+- To the Editor. Sir,—When Paul west to Athens he stood in the midst of Mars hill, and said, "Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitutious, for as I passed by and behold your devotions, I found an altar with this in- scription. 'To the unknown God.' Whom there- fore vo ignorantly worship, him declare I unto van." If Paul would come to Tonypandy and Trealaw to-day, he could see the same thing. To my understanding it is hard to know what is Christianity. We have no less than four -splits" in this place who could not agree in the house of God, Whom they try to worship, but it is evident that it is an unknown one. In 'the time of Elijah the great majority of the people of Israel went after Baal, and Elijah Said, "I. even I only remain a prophet of the Lord. But Baal's prophets are four hundred and fifty men." And Elijah said, "Call ye on 'the name of your gods and I will call on the name of the Lord, and the god that answereth by fire let him be god." I say that we ought to have Lhe same thing done to-day to see which is God-the God of Jesus or the God of Atha- nasius, the triune one. Paul said, "For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you." So it is to-day in the utmost meaning of the word. I say that Christianity is nothing but mockery as the so-call Christians live here, and the name of the Lord is blas- phemed amongst them. But I must say that I cannot believe that they do believe in the liv- ing God Who is all-knowing. It seems to me that their God is quite an unknown God to them. Now, if we will turn to the real mean. ing of Christianity, the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, tem- perance, and if we live in the spirit, let us also work in the spirit. True worship is intensily active* It consists in offering ourselves to Goo, body and soul, for the doing of His will. We "'1"" a gift to bring to him, and not only a acr f, receive. May we come into the pre- •sci^pr- Christ as d'seiples. in earnest devoted- uess>an teachableness, and into the pre- c:>e cf one another as brethren in a living isliowsliip of love and sympathy. One is out tencher, "aiil all yo are brethren. As Mi Minot Judson Savage sang "Where once were walled divisions Built up of form and creed, Lo, now spring fragrant flowers Of loving thought and deed; While through all hearts is running The grand electric thrill Of faith that man's salvation Is doing God's true will." "Without trust is God's free spirit The ever broadening ray Of truth that shines to guide us Along our forward way: Let us to-day be faithful As were the brave of old, Till we their work completing Bring in the age of gold." Yours, etc., JOHN JONES.
. THE YSTRADYFODWG SCHOOL…
THE YSTRADYFODWG SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION'. To the Editor. Sir,-I noticed in your last week's issue of the "Free Press" that the above election is to take place in a few weeks. This being the case I should like to say a few words. As far as Tvlorstown, Pontygwaith, and Stanleytown are concerned, I understand that the late member, Mr J. E. Jones, has been for twelve years our representative on the Board. From what I know he has shown that was always alive to our interests, for he has succeeded in getting excellent schools for our children at Ponty- gwaith, and a new school to be erected at Stanleytown, while our schools at Tvlorstown have been greatly enlarged, much to the bene- fit and healthiness of our children. To bring about these reforms, it must have taken this gentleman a great deal of his time, and he has given to the public the benefit of the knowledge he has of building, without stint. We are all aware that owing to the trouble which befel him last year, he was unable to represent us on the Board, as he had previously done. We all deeply sympathised with him in his misfortune. Public men, who fulfil their duties, devote their time and experience ungrudgingly to further the interest of the ratepayers, and, therefore, should command our confidence. It is well known that Mr Jones has done this. Knowing these services he has done for us, we, as elec. tors, should do something in return by asking him if he will kindly consent to be nominated by us again. We have been very happy on our choice of representatives on other public bodies -Dr Morris as our energetic County Councillor, Mr Fenwick as our faithful Guardian, and Messrs Smith and Rees as our worthy District Councillors. I think we all feel that Mr J. E. Jones is the natural complement to this able batch of representatives. Although not of the same denomination as Mr Jones, I trust very much that he will be asked to come out, and if be does, there is no doubt but that he will be triumphantly returned.—I am, etc., PONTYGWAITH ELECTOR.
I------IVOLUNTEER NOTES.
VOLUNTEER NOTES. With the prospect of war with the Boers I staring us in the face, a great deal of interest is being taken in things military, and our local volunteers are doing all they can to be classed l as "efficients," ready to fight if need be for their Queen and country. Indeed, so keen on volun- teering are some of the members of our auxili- ary forces that they are prepared to volunteer for service in the Transvaal, and would be glad to offer themselves as targets, for, or make tar- gets of, the wily Boers.. „ -0- The present strength of the two Pontypridd companies is 190, which is a trifle the pro- per number, and less than last year. This is accounted for by the fact that a nmmber of privates have joined the regular forces. The detachment is also under-offioered, and there are vacancies for three lieutenants. The pre- sent, therefore, is a golden opportunity for those warlike gentlemen who aspire to military honours to come forward to offer their services. Officers with plenty of superfluous cash can rely upon a hearty welcome. Lieutenant R. A. Lewis will shortly receive his rank of captain, and Lieut. J. G. Jones will bo the sezior lieutenant. Up to now the vacancy eaused by the retirement of the surgeon, Dr Leckie, has not been filled. After the end of the volunteer year, October 31st, Drill-Instruc- tor Sergeant Perkins will begin enrolling new members. The members of the Pontypridd companies are heavily handicapped by the absence of a range. They have now to go to Treorky to do their shooting, and at this place the class firing will take place on Monday, Thursday and Satur- day. The annual prize shoot will be held early in October. -0-- The officer commanding has purchased the new Rolston target, which is ready to be erec- ted, but there are some difficulties in theway of obtaining the range which appears to be as far off as ever. The men are heavily handicapped in having to go from home to do their shooting, but de- spite this they are doing their work well, and are enthusiastic and energetic, and now that the year's training and drills are over are look- ing forward to the annual shoot. --0- At present the Pentre Detachment is some- what below its proper strength, which ranks at two hundred. There will also shortly be three vacancies in the officers' list. Captain Tallis, to the regret of the whole corps, intends leaving the district shortly, and has conse- quently been compelled to tender his resigna- tion. It is understood that Lieut. R. C. Dyke will be promoted to the vacant post. The appoint- ment will be a most popular and deserving one. No officer in the 3rd Welsh takes more interest in volunteering than the popular lieutenant does. -0-- At the two last annual inspections the De- tachment was highly complimented for its general efficiency. The cycling corps received a special mead of praise. -0-- Drill-Instructor Murphy intends going in strongly for gymnastic exercises at the hall during the winter months. The corps should certainly take advantage of such a desirable training. Previous to his being appointment as drill-instructor at lpenti-e, Sergeant Murphy served on the Mounted Infantry. --0- The cyclists of the Pentre Detachment 3rd V.B. Welsh held a Church parade at Ferndale on Sir;1,1 v la=i. b^ing met at Porth by the Frnvlsvc squad and one of the Pontypridd De- trchnvnt from Maerdy.
MOUNTAIN ASH DISTRICT COUNCIL.
MOUNTAIN ASH DISTRICT COUNCIL. The usual ordinary meeting of this Council was held in the Council Chamber at the Town Hall, Mountain Ash, on Tuesday afternoon. Present: Rev J. S. Williams (chairman), Dr R. 1). Morgan, Messrs G. S. Jones, D. W. Howells, M. Morgan, Wm. Evans, F. N. Gray, W. S. Davies, and Mr Linton, clerk. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. PRIVATE IMPROVEMENTS. Provisional apportionments of the costs of pri- vate improvements are very apt to give dissatis- faction to the parties concerned, and to involve litigation. Mountain Ash district is not an exception. A letter was read from the Penrhi- kyber Navigation Colliery Company, stating that the Company had no intention of with- drawing their opposition to the Provisional Ap- portionment in respect to Glasbrook Terrace, Penrhiwceiber. A letter to the same effect was also read from Mr Lewis D. Nicholls, land agent, Swansea, asking when the case was likely to come before the magistrates so that he might be prepared to meet it. It was unanimously agreed that the matter ia dispute should be submitted to the magis- trates in due course. EASEMENT. Application having been made for terms for running the sewer, now in course of making, through a part of Treboeth Ucha.f Farm, Mr S. Rooney, architect and surveyor, of Cardiff, wrote stating that he had no specific details to guide him. He understood that the length through the farm would be 28 chains, that it 2 would be some few feet below the surface, and that it would run parallel with the Taff Vale Railway. He would name for easement a pay- ment of £2 per year, or, if the Council would prefer a lump payment, he would set it a.t £60. In answer to a member the clerk said theii loan had to be paid off in thirty-years. It was decided to pay the lump sum of E60. CHURCH STREET, PENRHIWCEIBER. Mr L. D. Nicholls, Swansea, wrote in refer- ence to a notice that the sum of 97 16s 6d had been assessed on Captain Vaughan Lee as owner of lands and road at the rear of premises fronting, abutticg, and obtaining access from Church street, objecting to such apportionment on the ground that such lanes and road had been conveyed to purchasers who have erected houses on the frontage to Church street. The writer stated that the assessment was wrong and excessive. He would be glad to meet a deputation from the Council to discuss the matter. The Council being advised that Mr Nicholls had delayed his protest beyond the time allowed decided that the matter must remain as it is. CLAIM FOR DAMAGE. A letter had been received from Messrs Spic- kett and Sons, Pontypridd, stating that they had been consulted by Mr George Davies. Ton- yrefail, with reference to an accident which occurred ,to his brake, and the damage done thereto, and to his horse, and the loss he has sustained in consequence thereof. It seems that the accident occurred at Ynysybwl on the 31st of August last, and it is alleged that it was due to the negligence of workmen employed by the Urban District Council. Messrs Spickett and Sons further stated that they had been instructed by their client to take proceedings to recover the sum of £ 29, the amottnt of the damages sustained. Unless the District Coun-1 cil at their meeting that day ordered this amount to be paid, proceedings would at once be taken. It was stated that the claim had previously been repudiated, and the Council decided still to deny their liability. INCREASE OF SALARY. Mr W. G. Thomas, surveyor to the Council, in asking for an addition to his stipend, said that since his last advance, the work had materially increased, and the inspection under the new Bye-laws of 1896 for regulating new building had occasioned considerably more work in the Surveyor's department. He fur- ther stated that his present salary was less than that paid for similar work in other district, It was agreed to add 5s to h» present weekly wage which would raise it to £ 2 per week. SLAGHTERHOUSE. An application made by Margaret Jones, of Abercynon, for a licence for a slaughterhouse was granted. FIREWORKS. The application of Mr John Harris, 38, Com- mercial street, Mountain Ash, for a licence to keep fireworks, was, after an official report that his place was supitable for the purpose, granted. MORE LIGHT. The near approach of the dark evenings of winter has stirred the residents of Nash street, Abercynon, to ask for public lamps in their street. The Council gave orders for the erec- tion of one lamp there. DRYING THE FIRE HOSE. The Joint Police Committee of the Glamor- gan County Council consented to the erection of three poles at Ynysybwl Police Station to be used for drying the fire hose. CONTRACTS. The seal of the Council was affixed to a con- tract with Messrs W. P. Powell and Co., of Hirwain, for metalling. Also to a contract with Messrs Williams Bros., amounting to L159 2s 8d for public street works at Ynysy- bwl. TIPPING. It was reported that applications which the Council had directed to be made for tipping places had been refused. It was decided to look out for another suitable places. TRANSFER OF CONTRACT. Messrs Davies and Co., Penrhiwceiber, wrote stating it was their intention to give up their contract for supplying metal for the several wards in five or six months' time, and asking the Council to transfer the contract to Mr Henry Hooper, Ynysybwl, with the same securi- ty. It was decided to make the transfer. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The chief points in the surveyor's report were as follows Water Supply.—Since His last report the re- striction of the supply which then obtained has been continued. To continue the supply with- out further curtailment it had been found ne- cessary to connect the old Penrhiwceiber re- servoir to supplement the sources which have been depended upon during recent years for that part of the district. As the recent rains have not had any appreciable effect it is neces- sary to continue the existing restriction. Abercynon Cemetery.—Fair progress is being made with this work. A considerable part of the earthwork has been done. He had to re- port it is necessary to enter certain land and premises to lay a line of pipes for the sewerage of the district. He would recommend that the required notices be served on the owners and occupiers of the said lands. Abercynon Footbridge.—The masonry will be ready in a few days for the iron work. INSPECTOR'S REPORT. The Inspector reported that timber belonging to the Council had been stolen from the side of the road at Ynysybwl. Part of the last tim- ber had been found in the possession of Lewis Williams and James Jones, colliers. The alleged delinquents to be proceeded against. He had inspected the premises of John Harris, and found them a fit place to store explosives. The slaughterhouses and public lodging-houses in the district he had found in a clean and gener- ally satisfactory state. The scavenging of the district had been satisfactorily carried out. INSPECTOR BROUGHT TO BOOK Dr Morgan said he was sorry the Inspector was not present as he wanted to ask him whether the last item in his report was correct. The Inspector having been called, it was asked respecting certain heaps of refuse on the Llan- wonno road. He replied they were only there a short time, and had now been removed. On being told there was still a heap near the hos- pital, he said that was about to be used in a garden. He was sure there was nothing harm- ful in it. The Inspector was directed in future to be present when his report was read. and also to be careful to see that no heaps were allowed to remain on the roads. DISPUTE ABOUT A ROAD. A letter was read from the Ordnance Survey Office respecting a dispute between the Moun- tain Ash Uurban District Council and the Pontypridd Ur-ban District Council respecting a portion of road situated near Hendre Rhys Farm, marked from 0 to P, and coloured red. By the deposited plan of the extension of the Mountain Ash District made by Pro-, visional Order in 1880, this road was not shown. Neither was it included in the Ponty- pridd district, at the extension of 1891. The omission had been submitted to Mr Deacon, who settled the boundary. Mr Deacon's en- closed letter stated that the road was 144 chains south-west of the farm and 20 chains in a south south-westerly direction. He had no copy of the 25 inch sheets upon which the boundary he settled was marked. If excluded it is an error he was surprised to hear of. He had very little doubt the intention was to carry the boundary along the side of the portion of the road form- ing the boundary to the new districts for half the length thereof; then across the road and along the other side thereof for the remaining half of such length. After a very brief discussion it was decided by the Mountain Ash Council to adopt Mr Deacon's arrangement. WATER SUPPLY. The Surveyor was instructed to prepare the necessary plans and estimates for obtaining a water supply for the district with a view to applying for Parliamentary sanction for the work. DAMAGE TO A FENCE. Attention was called to the continued damage to the fence of the Penrhiwceiber old reservoir by the operation of Mr E. Jones, builder, of Cwmpark. Legal proceedings were ordered to be taken. ABERCYNON SEWERS. Mr A. O. Evans, Pontypridd, wrote respect- ing the proposed Margaret street sewers at Abercynon to the effect that he had attended a meeting held at the early part of this month, at which he was directed to write to the Coun- cil -without prejudice to any other action, to suggest that the said sewer be made by them with the undertaking to pay the Council the apportioned cost of the construction of two sewers instead of one; or the construction by the owners, etc., themselves subject to the ap- proval of the Council. The clerk had informed Mr Evans that the Council would agree to the suggestion provided a specification, plan, sec- tion, and estimate be submitted to the Council within a month, the owners to carry out the work at their own expense. Mr Evans now wrote stating he would much rather the Council should itself carry out the work and charge the frontagers with their proposition of the amount. This was agreed to.
GLAMORGAN COUNTY ,COUNCIL.
GLAMORGAN COUNTY COUNCIL. QUARTERLY MEETING AT PONTYi* RIDD. The quarterly meeting of the Glamorgan County Council was held at the New Town Hall Pontypridd, on Thursday, under the presi- dency of Mr Blandy Jenkins. On the motion of the chairman votes of condolence were passed with the relatives of the late County Aldermen David Davies, Merthyr; Henry Naunton Da- vies, Porth, and R. H. Rhys, Aberdare. The vote was carried in silence. Later on in the proceedings the Council proceeded to fill the aldermanio vacancies caused by the deaths of Mr David Davies, of Merthyr. and Dr Henry Naunton Davies, of Porth. For the Merthyr division Councillors Thomas Jenkins, J.P., Pant, and Thomas Thomas were nominated, and for the South Glamorgan Division Council- lors W. B. Shepherd, of Penarth, and Morgan Williams. The voting resulted as follows:- Merthyr division: Mr T. Hughes, 18 votes; Mr Thomas Thomas, 16. South Glamorgan: Mr W. B. Shepherd, 19; Mr M. Williams, 15. Mr Jenkins and Mr Shepherd were declared duly elected. At the recommendation of the Technical In- struction Committee, it was resolved that a sum of £480 be added to the £1,500 granted for the proposed additions to the Pontypridd School subject to a satisfactory report bv the consult- ing architect on the plans and specification being received. The action of the chairman of the Roads and Bridges 'Committee in giving permission to the Rhondda District Council to remove their cast- iron gas mains from the surface of Pontrhon- dda Bridge and to substitute a steel main to the satisfaction of the county surveyor, was con- firmed. The Board of Agriculture were ordered to b" asked to decide as to whether hound puppies "at walk" belonging to an established pack of hou t s came wi'hin the -x(ei,tion to the Inz- zling Order, and the reply was ordered to be communicated to the masters of the hounds in Glamorganshire.. Mr David Jones, the assistant overseer of Ystradvfodwg, was ordered to be paid the sum of E25 3s 6d for work done in relation to Polling Districts.
HALF-WAY UP SNOWDON.I'
HALF-WAY UP SNOWDON. I' MONTAIN GUIDE'S ESCAPE. An interesting conversation with a Snowdon guide appears in the "North Wales Observer." The object of my visit (writes the reporter) was. Ynyswen, Llanberris, where Mr John Hum- phreys Jones resides. "I am now keeping t Half Way House on Snowdon," said Mr Jones, "and have done so for years. In times gone I used to act as a guide; but now having passed my three-score- three years, I have relinquished that post to a certain extent. For the last thirty years I MR JOHN H. JONES. (Photo, by Symons, Danlmis). have not suffered the smallest inconvenience or pain. But in the early part of last winter, coming along the street one afternoon, I was attacked by a pain in my side. I managed to drag along to a friend's house, and there on a sofa. I lay for three or four hours. After a little reet I was able to go to the station; but by the time I got to Llanberris I was completely done up. When I reached home tiiey were greatly alarmed. The pain in my right side had increased, and all saw I was paralysed. A medical man examined me and gave me medi- cine, but in spite of this I grew worse, and very n became delirious. "I grew worse day by day, until my son-in- law persuaded me to try D rWilliams' pink pills. The first box had a salutary effect upon me. I had five boxes in all, but before I took the last I was completely restored to my former health. Dr Williams' pink pills for pale people in less than a week's time, brought back to me my health, and now I am able to walk six miles a day to my work." Mr Jones added that his illness had super- vened upon an attack of influenza, which often leaves behind it permanent mischief. This may be nervous, taking the form of St. Vitus' dance, pamlysis, or such milder ills as neuralgia or sciatica; or it may leave spinal trouble, back- aches, rheumatism, and the like. But, perhaps. more often than anything else, influenza leaves indigestion, stomach ailment, sluggish liver, and languid weakness calling for a tonic. What ever the precise ailment. Dr Williams' pink pills for people people are the true remedy, giving strength and tone to the system, building up the blood, and removing the languid, lazy feel- ings that weakness causes. They are two and ninepence a box, or thirteen and nine for six boxes: and Dr Williams' Medicine Company, Holborfl Viaduct. London, will send them post free, if people try to push a substitute upon en- quirers.
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-+-- SENGHENYDD AND ABER DEBATING SOCIETY. To the Editor. On Tuesday a meeting of the above society was held at the Assembly Rooms to select sub- jects for debate during the coming session. There was an exceptionally good attendance, taking into consideration the inclemency of the weather. Rev D. Roberts was elected to the chair. Several gentlemen spoke of the merits of such a society, and the great good accomplished by it in the past. The following gentlemen were elected officets: -Honorary president, Mr Dan Lloyd, schoolmaster; hon- orary vice-president, Mr R. T. Rees, agent Uni- versal Colliery; vice-presidents, Councillors Evans, Messrs T. Nicholas, and 1. J. Thomas. Messrs J. F. Evans, M. E. Price, and C. Isaacs were re-elected treasurer, secretary, and assist- ant secretary respectively, and the following gentlemen as a committee: —Rev D. Roberts, -Messrs D. D. Jones (Pare House), Edgar Smith, T. Smith, Aber; and Idris Perkins and T. Evans. During the last session many expressed a desire to have a portion of the meetings con- ducted in Welsh. It has now been decided qzpon, and it is to be hoped that all language- loving Welshmen will extend their hearty sup- port, thereby showing their appreciation of the society's wise step. Senghenydd, we fear, suffer a little from that un-patriotic sentiment, Dic-Shcn-Dafyddiaeth. Now we have an anti- dote. Gymry. deffrowch at eich dyledswydd. We heartily wish the society the complete suc- cess it met with during the last session. Long may it continue to flourish is the wish of NAG ROM.
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