The Pontypridd Chronicle and Workman's News

LOCAL INDUSTRIES. [if visit to Messrs. Yauglian and Co.'s Steam Dyeicorks, Cardiff. 'ji a II [BT CONFUCIVS." A feW days ago, having some little time at my disposal. I availed myself of the friendly offer of Mr. W. E. Vaughan, to visit the Company's steam dyeworks, Canton, Cardiff. So rapidly has the businees increased that at the completion ot every third year since the commencement of the enter- prise, it has been found necessary to enlprge the premises. The proprietors commenced business in 1860 at the back of Bate-street and Wharf-street, and 14 years ago removed to Canton to more spacious premises, which now cover abont three. quarters of an acre of ground. In the summer of 1884 the institution of Mechanical Engineers being at Cardiff paid a visit to the works, and ezprebsed great.satisfaction at the working of the Establish. ment. There were employed there at the time 24 males and 74 females, making a total of 98 bands, while now at the time of writing (there are about 120 hands engaged. Notwithstanding the manyand large additions that have been made to the establishment, it appears that the proprietors are still determined to push ahead, and are now putting np another large building at the rear of the present premises, the total erections now consisting of abont 17,000 square feet of covered floorage. I started at the offices facing the street, where the work is received from the branch shops, and where the articles received are checked from the invoices in the booking rooms. From there the work is trapsferred to the sorting rooms, and from there to the tacking rooms, and afterwards to the cleaning department to be thoroughly cleaned after which the articles are taken to where the old colours are extracted, and then taken to the dyeing department where they are dyed in copper dye vats heated by steam. I was astonished to find the new machinery that was necessary in the dyeing department in order to keep pace with the times. In addition to the vats being worked by steam the heating apparatus in also worked by that agency. Various processes are adopted for cleansing and dyeing the different fabrics. Some after being taken oat of the vats require to be stretched on frames, others are dried in- different ways by cylinders or framing and so on. After being finished they are sent back to the various branch shops f^r delivery. Carpet cleaning is done partly by pneumatic process and partly by beating. It may be interesting to note with regard to the dyeing that cottons are dyed cold, silks require moderate heat, while woollens are boiled. At the back of the building is a large cylinder for dealing with merinos. The number of silk frames where they steam the silks and dry them by means of steam pipes running into a heated box is some indication of the quantity as well as the quality of the work which is turned out there. A peculiar process I noticed in passing through the works was the mode of heating by gas for velvets only. In connection with that I may mention that there is a kind of eylinder or semi- cylinder perforated with very small holes through which steam in forced out to keep up the plush of the velvet, after which the stuff is finished on a gas ftame. I next passed through huge drying rooms heated with steam pipes aU round. As I passed through some of these, I was struck by the remarkable number of india-rubber busts, filled with air, suspended along the walls on which the bodices of ladies' dresses, are dried and finished in their proper shape. I then passed on to the de- partment where the clothes are pressed by stearn- all the arrangements necessary for keeping every article of dress of whatever description it may be in its proper shape, being found here. From thence I passed through a large ironing room where a number of wowen were busy at work at the old fashioned process of ironing. Near this I found a huge press used fer hot pressing the clothes, six men being required to pull the bar to effect the required pressure. I next inspected the spirit cleaning machine. In order to produce a very fine | polish on certain kinds of material which required it, I found that the old flint process was adopted, the "polisher" working backwards and forwards similar to that nsed in bookbinding at times. It May be mentioned in connection with this apirit machine room that the warning on the door is liable to startle a person. It is to the effect that no light is to be admitted into the room. Of course, the proper interpretation ia, that no artinciat" light is to be taken there. Passing into the next room I saw a band power certifugal cleaner for wringing and steaming clothes. This machine which was not previously going, was upon my en- trance into the apartment set to work by the genial proprietor. Passing on I came to the certain depart- ment, where there were large frames upon whiost the curtains are dried. The room is partitioned off into separate apartments, for the pnrposfe of drying the goods, each apartment being fitted up in such a way that layers of drawers one above the other slide ia and out, each frame or drawer holding upon it yards of material intended to be dried. In this way 10 or 12 layers of material may be suspended flat in the same apartment one above the other, all being dried at the same time by the steam heating process. Then there is another large frame for drying in the open" air as it is called by the people that work here, but wbich really means the confined air of the room. We now come to the merino drying process. Here the material is dried upon steam cylinders. I next entered some large wash-houaes where a number of worn en were washing, some with washing machines of various kinds, worked by steam and others working upon different kinds of material, which only suit hand work, doing it in the old fashioned way of hand over hand. In one room I saw the prize ironing machine, Invicta," from the Inven- tions' Exhibition, London, a really magnificent piece of machinery, which the enterprising proprietor of the establishment took a fancy to when he was on a visit to the Inventories, and as usual, when he takes a fanoy to anything superior to that possessed 1pr any other person, bought it. This mrchine is heated by steam and is so arranged as to make scorching the clothing impossible. A large quantity of material can be ironed at once by the "Invicta," the cylinder and the flat iron" being of gigantic dimensions. In the same room is a calendaring machine for dealing with table linen, and as one looked at the work turned out one could endorse the remarks of the workers when they prided themselves upon being able to turn out snow white linen equal to the best linen seen new in the shop. Here also was another set of busy bands at work ironing collars and various kinds of smaller linen. In taking leave of the workers I again passed a set of lady clerks at work making a list of the finished goods prior te their being sent out. Upon leaving the premises, a further idea of the extent of the business was afforded me by seeing outside in the yard an immense boiler for 7f getting up steam to work the various kiada e., machinery ia the establishment. There wae 'also another boiler fitted up inside the works which it. seems is use4 occasionally to assist the large boiler- just alluded to. In the yrrd carts and wagons were'ranged for taking out ipaterial, and at-tiio time of my visit a large wagon was being?.'gofc ready to send off the bedding, &0<) which had-two washed, for Newport Barracks, the laundry ddjyart-* ment being on snch a l.uge scale that contracts u» made with the barrack authorities for washing the soldiers'lbedding. I was informed that at stated intervals-l think it was twice a week-loa Ide. ivem sent out to the Newport and Cardiff Barracks in this way. AfteL thanking Councillor Vaugfcan I took my 1 ^ave of him, being thoroughly well pleased with my visit. h; • ':s

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EAST GLAMORGAN LIBERAL ASSOCIATION. PONTYPRIDD. Public meetings to select the local contingent of the East Glamorgan Liberal Three Hundred, were held on Friday evening at St. David's Hall and Graig Methodist Chapel, Pontypridd. The St. David's Hall meeting was presided over -by Mr. T. Morgan. Fron, and the following were the gentlemen elected :—Executive Committee-Mr. W. Griffiths, Tafif Villa, chairman Mr. W. Jones, manager of waterworks, secretary Mr. T. Morgan. hon. treasurer Rev. J. Pugb, Messrs. Dewi Cule, T. Davies (Chronicle), and D. Rowlands. Oeneral Committee-Revs. B. Davies, W. 1. Morris, B. D. Johns, and W. Lewis, Messrs. J. Coombes, W. Howells (Great Western), D. McGregor, Daniel Griffiths, W. Edwards. D. Rosser (solioitor), W. R. Davies (solicitor), R. Roarers, J. T. Edwards, E. Griffiths, and 3jjL Williams.—Mr. Mansel Edwards, protested the vote given by Mr. Alfred Thomas, tbo (iaeiBfber for the division, against the House of Lords reform motion of Mr. Labouchere, and it was resolved that the com- mittee consider the matter. At the Graig meeting the chair was occupied by Mr. T. J. Hughes, Courthouse-street, and the following were the-appointments made:—Executive Com- mittee—chairman, Mr. T. J. Haghos; secretary, Mr. Mandere treasurers, Mr. S. G. Jones, Fac- tory; Mr. H. Mills and Mr. D. Parry Thomas. General Committee—Messrs. Hopkin Morgan, H. S. Davies, H. Hopkins (Glenview), T. Mayberry. John Ebenezer Williams,' Eliee-jr Davies, W. Raymond, James Williams, — Jones, and Richard Da.vies. TJill

(I HA J. ABTF (JL JSCH A.| "J/F l'rl j> At public meeting held here, the following were elected :—Executive Committee Rev. D- Young (chairman) Mr. Morgan Thomas, junior (secretary) Messrs. J. Jones (Emlyn House) > and H. Richards (Darwen House).—General Com- mittee: Rev. A. T. Jenkins, Messrs. J. Meredith, T. Jones, W. Jones, D. Evans, R. Evans, D. Thomas, and T. Thomas. MOUNTAIN ASH. At Mountain Ash, the following have been chosen Rev. J. Beynon Davies (chairman), Rev. J. Howell (secretary), and Mr. W. L. Herbert. ? BARGOED. The following having been selected members of the East Glamorgan Three Hundred :—Mr. Jona- than Williams (chairman), Mr. E. Lewis, Croft House (secretary) Messrs. W. Jones (Hanbury Road), T. Lawrence, and E. Davies (High-street), Mathusalem Williams and C. Beavan. BEDLINOG. Messrs. E. Hughes (chairman). T. Clement Thomas (secretary), and the following General Committee: Rev. R. O. Jones, Nelson; Messrs. J. Lloyd and D. James (Bedliuog), and W. Eynon (CWmfelin). TREHARRIS. Executive: Rev. W. Morgan (chairman), Mr N Edwards (secretary) Messrs H. Davies, and F. Tjugett; general committee: Revp. G. B. Wil- liams, W. Morgan, W. Jones, and D. Howells; Messrs G. Whitby, T. Williaa.s, J. Targett, G. Richards, and E. Morgan. CAERPHILLY. Executive :—Mr H. Anthony (chairman), Rev. J. P. Davies (secretary), Rev. D. Richards, and George Waye; Metsss E. Jones, E. Evans, S. Wilson, J. Williams. T. Rees, H. Begg, J. HI Jenkins, J. Price, J. Phillips, and F. Davies. DERI. Executive: Rev. J. P. Davies iniu), Mr J. Jones (secretary), Messrs. E. fSTsgwydd- gwyn), D. E. Jones, W. Bevan, R. Thotias, and J. Rees. NELSON.. • Executive: Mesllrs W. Beddoe, R. O. Jones, E. Edwards, D. Morgan and T. A. Jenkins; general committee: Rev E. Jones, Rev. J. Evans, Messrs T. Philips, T. Jonas, E. E. Thomas, S. Osborne, E. Jones, A. Morgan; M. Williams, and R. Davies. GWAELODYGARTH. 1 Exeouti^e Rev. 0.1.. Roberts (chairman), Revs. T. B. Phillips (secretary), Mr J. Hopkin, j (treasurer);, general committee: Messrs T. Lloyd- B. Sobblin, and J. Jones.

r DISOBEYING A SUB :3(E>JA AT PONTY- PRIDD. A COLLIERY MANAGER FINED. At the Pontypridd County Court on Thursday (before his Honour Judge G. Williams), Mr Rosaer, who appeared in an ordinary debt ease, in which the defendant's means were sought to be proved, stated that the plaintiff had applied to Mr W. Lewis, manager of the 'Albion Colliery, Pentypridd, for a certificate ofthe earnings of defendant, who worked at the colliery. The certificate not being forthcoming, Mr Lewis was served with a subpoena, and afterwards warned by letter of the conse- quences of destroying it. He (Mr Rosser) had also written to Mr Ebenezer Lewis, proprietor of the colliery, suggesting that he might use his influence to get the certificate sent there by that day. Nothing had, however, been heard of the matter. -The Judge said he would fine the manager £ 1 for disobeying the summons.

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A "BITTER SECRET." CHAPTER VII. Continued. -< t.. longer, riiy dear. Give my kind regariTs to Mr. I (jreville, and tell liim I am very sorry it isn't true." "I am afraid I must leave you to deliver your own message, Lady Diteham. I could hardly tell him that." "I suppose not; hut lie is getting stronger, Gwendolyn." Much stronger, tliank you. I hope lie will be able to leave his room to-morrow." •• And then you will go to Meadowlands, I sup- pose t" That is our present intention. Papa alwnys likes to be at Y oxford at this time of the year and Meadowlands looks very comfortable now it is put in order." in order." Well, I shall come and see you soon, .my-dear," said Lady Diteham, gaily and perhaps by that time you will be more sensible than you ii-;w. l'lense tell the coachmen to drive on and now take a good gallop to warm you you look chilled to the bones." If she had said chilled to the heart it would linve been nearer the truth, for that was how Lady Gwendolyn felt as she rode on slowly through the (juiet lanes, the sighing of the wind in the bate tree- tops, or the rustling of the dead leaves in the path, the only sounds that broke the stillness of the winter air, which seemed to close round her present in a eold mist that thickened her breath and dimmed her eves. Was it possible that Lady Gwendolyn was be- ginning to appreciate St. John like the rest, and to feel it bitterly hard that she could not seize the happiness within her grasp? She would not have confessed this to any living creature; but all the while Lady Diteham had been congratulating her she was longing to say it was trne, hut longing far more to have the right to St. John's love and protection now she knew what both were worth. Lord Yoxford usually accompanied her in her, but had been busy withtbe builders all th, Iternoon, and had, only returned in time to meet, ier at the door, and lift her off the horse. Just rome in here a moment," he said, opening the door d the farmhouse drawing-room, which, with cer- tain additions from the Castle, had been made habitable for the moment. u I want to show you something I have just seen." lie shut the door carefully behind them, ana uoing up to the table where the lamp was burning, ind afternoon tea waiting, he brought a newspaper .ut of his pocket, and handed it to Lady Gwendolyn marking with his finger the passage he wished her to read. Is it the Loamshire Gazette'?" she asked rather tremulously. Ves. my love," the Earl replied. "Then 1 know, papa. Lady Diteham has just told me." „ I wonder how the report arose," said the fcarl. thoughtfully. "1 dare say Dr. Darley fins been goqsiping, :>/I)la: he is very kind and capable, but he is given that way, And then I suppose the engagement eing suitable, they wanted to give us a hint as to >ur duty." 1 wish you would take the hint, that is all. "Yon know, papa, we never discuss this sub- ject now. it is the only oue on which we don t agree." site said, pouring out the tea to hide her onfuaion. Hut tell me one thing, Gwen. Have you live, :111 these weeks with St. John, and not learnt to like him ? j On the contrary, I like him immensely. Indeed. [ begin to feet towards him almost as If he were a brother." "A brother, pah!" exclaimed the old Earl, itn- patiently, If a brother had been necessary to your happiness, I have no doubt the Almighty would have given you one. I did hope yotr were getting a little more sensible, I did indeed 1" "I have carried out one part of your wishes, papa, I have learnt to like St. John. If the other lIalf were equally practicable, you would have no complaint to make but-it isn't, unfortunately and what is the use, then, of harassing us both by talking of it ?" • -1 see no sort of impediment now you like, M. John." H Xo." looking profoundly weary and troubled as siic bent her face in the tea-eup; "but then you don't understand," Gad, Gwen., I don't believe any one could un- derstand you." "1 did not know I was such an enigma," and she tried to smile. But if you love me all the same." and her white arms went about his neck, her beauti- ful face .lifted caressingly to his, "what does it mat- tor?" "Of course I mnst love you anyhow, Gwen. hut it would make me far happier if I could see you St. John's wife." So you have said before, papa," she answored. with assumed playfulness. ''Don't you begin to feel a little variety would he charming ? "You are very saucy, Gwen," her father rejoined; but he stroked her soft hair as he spoke. "Bat 1 must say this is the only trouble you have given me yet." Lady Gwendolyn dropped out of his arms sud- denly, and her face blanched. I was afraid 1 had given you a good deal," she stammered out iit last. You foolish child When ? A few years ago, and now," It was a terrible disappointment to me, I must own, when yon first refused St. John it pains me th:it you should persist ,in j-our refusal now but of course you must have your own way." ill should do St. John a great wrong if I mnrri-d him," returned Lady Gwendoly.IV ip a shrink- ing voice. R He thinks you would be doing liim'a great kind- ness. at any rate. Yes, bat he would not forgive me afterwards if I yielded to his wishes. I a in sure lie is not the sort of man to forget and forgive easily." "What would he have to forget and forgive, tl;OI1 ? Lady Gwendolyn was silent, hanging her head. Only once had confession seemed possible, and then the opportunity had been IOtt. Now she fcit as i: it was easier to die than to speak. But Lord Yoxford was not of a suspicions nature, and was so fully convinced, moreover, that his daughter had odd notions upon sane subjects, and an overstrained sense of her own faults, that he did not pav so iikit&,i heed to her words as lie might otherwise have done. If he "had questioned her she would have told him aU the truth, perhaps, hut she would have required prompting at every step and her father had such lull faith in her, he would have looked upon a mere hint of wrong-doing as an outrage. v (lv.Li- lie sti(il "don't talk nonsense." And then seeing that he was making no way, he eased to discuss St. John's merits, and drawing a dinir up to the fire, asked for a cup of tea. She poured out two, and handed him one. "Which is mine P" Lord Yoxford asked. "Yon know, papa.. St. Johu never takes cream." I am glad you remember, Gwen." Am I ever inattentive to him, then?"vir:,r, "Never, he replied. # "I hope not;' and she cut a slice of cnke w'th her own fair fingers, and then she rang for the ser- vant to take that and the tea upstairs. Lord Yoxford drank his own almost in silence, and when he had finished he said he should go to his room, and write some letters. But at the door he paused with the "Loamshire Gazette" in his hand. Shall I contradict that ?" be asked, tapping the paper. Does it ^oem'worth while ?" Wltli feigned in- difference. I think :not, eertainly; but I will do as you wish. And I will do as you think proper, papa." Then I shall let it alone," he said, and opened the door and went out. Lady Gwendolyn called after him from a sudden thought. Don't let St. John see that paper, please." Be shan't see this one, I promise you; but I can't answer for his not seeing any other." Who will give him one?" ( "His valet, my dear." Would it be possible to tell Jenkins to keep it from him ?" 1, Yes, my love, if you wish to be on confidential terms with him for the future. Besides, you may be sure he would Inly it directly for himself, to see why it was being kept from his master; and there, would be a good deal of fun in the servants' hall at your expense. Better a hundred times take your chance, and make no remark." Lady Gwendolyn saw at once the wisdom of this advice, and could only pray that Fate might be- friend her for once. But the next morning, when she went as usual about eleven o'clock to read to St. John, the first thing she caught sight of was the Loamsiiire Gazette" lying open on the table in front of his hands, and she started as if she had been stung. lie could not help colouring a little too, and look- ing rather guilty as he thrust it on one side, and held out his hand. But she did not advance to take it, and stood near the door to ask him how he was. I am really better," he replied, feeling pleased, in spite of himself, at her contusion. Won't you I come and sit down ?" Not this morning," sue rejoined, There is no need, for I see you can read for yourself now." But it is not half so pleasant al having you to read to me." k 1 thought 3*6u were more independent." "1 have never, surely, made any pretence of the sort in your presence, Gwendolyn. No man lias ever enjoyed dependence as 1 have enjoyed mine these last few days." "And yet you complained so bitterly at first. That was when you did not come near me." A long silence Lady Gwendolyn stood there, downcast and Hushed; whilst St. John feasted his eyes royally on her beauty, longing to draw her nearer, to press her ngainst his yearning heart, to kiss the -siveet lips that had soften denied him, and yet were the dearest and loveliest in all the World to him. Won't you sit down ?" he said again, more per- suasively still, and Lady Gwendolyn approached slowly, with a coyness that was the most bewitching of all her varied moods. She was so Close now he could have touched her if lie had dared, and she was nervously fingering the ornaments on her chatelaine finally she leant on the back of the chair which he had drawn up tq his couch, stooped suddenly, taught the Loamshire Gazette," and he had one glimpse of a flaming, red face, as she scudded away out of his room and down the stairs. The m-xt day they left for Meadowlands and when he and Lady Gwendolyn met site was very demure, but perfectly kind; ;Uld 110 rdercllce was made on either side to the Loanllshirc Gazette." To te «M<MtM«!.

NOTES ON PASSING EVENTS. ALLEGED" TRUCK" AT RHYMNEY. MR Bradlangh seems to have got wind of some alleged violations of the Truck Act by the Rhymney Ironworks Company, and on Thursday, he asked a question on the subject in the House of Commons. Mr Childers, in replying, said: "Owing to statements that have been made to me recently to the effect that the Truck Act is still being violated by this Company, though under an altered system, the Inspector of Factories has been instructed to endeavour to procure, and is at the -present time engaged in procaring evidence to be submitted to the Solicitor of the Treasury, who will decide whether the evidence will b< suffi- cient to justify a prosecution." Pending the report, it would be unfair to comment upon the matter. INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION IN WALES. ON Thursday, Mr Kenyon, one of the new Welsh Members, put a question in Parliament with reference to Intermediate Education, and though we do not agree with the Tory view of the matter taken by Mr Kenyon, we think the reply he received unsatisfactory, inasmuch as it showed that there is no probability of any Bill on the subject being introduced this Session. The question asked was whether it was the intention of the Government to intro- duce a Bill for promoting intermediate educa- tion in Wales, and, if so, whether the confiscatory clauses of last year's bill would be omitted in deference to the wishes of. the Principality. Sir Lyon Play fair replied that the question of intermediate education in Wales was connected with the educational questions which were being considered by a select committee of the Houpe, and the Government were unable to promise that a Bill should be introduced that session, at least until they knew what changes in the acts would be recommended by the committee, He could net say, under these circumstances, in what respect the Bill would differ from that of last year." d' 1 ,1'1 MABOf INTRODUCED TO MR. GLAD- 't STONE. AMONG things not generally known," our London correspondent says, is an incident which occurred in the Lobby of the House of 'I Commons the other night. The member for the Rhondda was introduced to Sir Wm. Harcourt by the Under-Secretary for Home Affairs, and a little chat was going on when who came by but Mr Gladstone. In about the twinkling of an eye, Sir William linked his arm in that of the Grand Old Man," and as he brought him forward towards Mabon he said Allow me to introduce to you this Welshman who would not be made a Mines Sub. Inspector." The Prime Minister and the representative of the Rhondda workmen shook hands heartily, and for a few minutes remained chatting with the little group. Our corre- spondent adds that the labour' representatives are evidently making headway, for hali-a- dozen of them, including Mr Broadhurst and Mr Abraham recently met five other members of Parliament at Mr Chamberlain's house, by invitation, to dine and quietly discuss the topics of the day. I _— THE "GRAPHIC" AND THE MUSICAL MP. LAST Saturday's Graphic contains a small and fairly-drawn portrait of the Member for the Rhondda, and a concise biographical sketch which reads thus: Mr William Abraham (L), Glamorganshire; Rhondda Division. Was till recently a working miner. Since 1873 he has been chief agent of the Sonth Wales Miners. He is also deputy-chairman of the South Wales Sliding Scale Committee. He is of most powerful physique, and possesses a fine tenor voice, which he used to good advantage at a banquet the other day by singing a song instead of making a speech."

Pontypridd County Court. I Thursday.—Before His Honour Judge Gwijvwa Williams. i Mil.Vffl ADMINISTRATION ORDERS.—At the PontyinicMI County Court, on Thursday, Evan Jones, of Cym- mer, tor whom Mr Khys appeared, applied for an order to administrate his atftire by the Court.- The Jud^e said the applicant had had dotnqstie trouble and conseqaent expense, but ke had special, advantages denied to many others who received higher wages. His debts would be reduoed to 15a ia the A. paiable at the rate of Gs per month. William Williams, Tyloretown, for whom Mr Rhys made a similar application, had 4 children, and. the Judge Mid, was entitled to more con- sideration than the applicant in the preceding case* An order was mAde for administration of 10s id the X, at the rate of 6s per month. r 'I-t FRIDAY. DISPUTE OX A BUILDING CONTRACT. i i Re C. J. Love, Daniel a:. Fndge.—This was a» action brought by ^r W. L DanieU Offieialdfo1- ceiver, as trustee in the bankruptcy of C. J. LoVe, Porth, to recover frjna Samuel Fvdge upon a bailding contract. Mr W. R. Davies, Soli* citor, appeared for the trustee. The action waw&L the last court referred to Messrs M. Cale, Ponty. pridd, and E. Griffiths, Aberdare. Now the arbit- rators brought in their award, giving the plaintiff .£64, and the defendant upon a counter claim, £ 15. Under that award Mr Davies recovered for the trustee £ 9 11, and costs upon that amount. SATURDAY. A BANKRUPTCY MOTION, -4' Be Evan George, grooer, Pentre.—A matter m which some inteiest was taken was a motion qaade under the 48th section of the Bankruptcy Aot by Mr W. R. DavifB, solicitor, on behalf of Mr W. L. Daniel, official receiver, to set a.ide a d635 payment made by a bankrupt named Evan George, groear. Pentre, to a neighbour named David Davies.—14 was stated that on the 15th of October the debtor sold his horse and cart to Mr Jenkins, greengrocer, for £a7, and gave a receipt for the money dated the ).9th of. September. lie then paid Mr David Davies JJ35. l his was not many days before the receiving order was made.-Deboor was examined as to statements made by him in bia publio examination. It was now stated that the hone and cart really belonged to Davies, to whom they had been sold, but he permitted t^t debtor to re- sell and pocket the diSerenoe.—Mr-hews opposed the application.—His Honour deeided to make ihs order, and gave judgment to that effect With costs. ACTION TO EKCOVEB POSSESSION OF THE WtITM HOUIt INN, PONTYPRIDD. Davies v. Jones was an action brought by Mr W. Stephen Davies, Tramroad-Bide, Pontypridd, to recover polse.sion of the White Horse Inn, Trallwn, from its present oconpier, on the ground that the notice to quit had expired.—Mr W. R. Davies appeared for the plaintiff and Mr Ap John (instructed by Mr Plaws) appeared for the defen- dant, Mr Lewis Phillip Jones, of Merthyr.—"The property was, it appears, let to the defendant on the 12th December, 1874, upon a yearly tenahcy, at £ 4/0 a year, the owner being Mr Ebenezer Jones. In 1881 the property was sold by Mr Moses Cole, the plaintiff obtaining under power of tftiat. Since then defendant had paid the rent te_plau«fff. On the 11th December, 1884, Mr Davies oausi|d a notice to terminate the tenancy to be serv^en the defendant. That led to a lot" of o<pe- spondence in the course of which the defence was set up that the defendant held a memorandum of agreement from the previous' owner, agreeing, to grant him a lease for 14 or 21 years, and memorandum formed the basis of the prefcnk defence.—His Honour said he would reserv6 his decision. L —— ..>õI!rJ —mm

IBERDiBBMCil BOm At the bi-monthly meeting of this Boara- I lield on Friday, under the presidency of Mr. IL H. Rhys.—Br. Davies, the medical officer of Health, attended before the Board with reference to two children suffering from scarlet feyer# who iliad been sent into the Cottage Hospital, and. <jwho were being sursed at the institution by *Peir mother. The Chairman thought that the patents should not have been sent there. Dr. Dafieii explained that these were the only cases of sc^plei fever in the parish, and he bad considered it J$st to order them into the hospital, so as to ss**re (Ptoper isolation and to prevent the disease ftQbm spreading. The house, 11, High-street, Abaidafre, was reported to be in such a. dilapidated condition as to be unfit for human habitation,, and*$he house, 18, Coraer-houses, Llwydooed, was certified, to be overcrowded. The usual notices ^Shre ordered to be served. The Clerk stated ttat Messrs. John Williams. E. Morgan, D. P.' DaitJes, and W. Little were the members whose term of office expired this year. The medical tofficer notified one case of typhoid fever, two of scatf et fever, and three of inee-slefj, ft William Thmtas Lewis, to whom it had been refererd to driida upon the amount that should be allowed' Wthe Powell Duffryn Company for am easement, for carrying the main sewer through the Aberfttfuin Estate, with compensation for severance ahd general interference with their colliery operatMfos. including tipping grounds, railways, and works, stated his finding to be that the company *<pf entitled to £ 320 17s. 9d. 'd

Tlie Tune's, which lias always had a tendencjH wards orthographical eccentricity, 'entertain?, readers with a series of references to ltariers." spelling is defensible, no doubt; but it is ø U liard upon the sporting public that they sliwn*. expected to be adepts in philological niceties. A Bordeaux reader asks the (laulois tlie^'e' » of the word snob." Thereupon our content^ with much learning, elucidates the quest leading points are that "Toclceray whole hook to the study of the snob," and t". subiect has been thoroughly developed in The Athnueion says that Mr. Roberts'» election to the Cambridge Librarian ship v to be a certainty by the strong of which his committee issued. His el^' r, ,C knowledge renders it probable lie v'i" ,V lent librarian, though lie has 1 *lui special attention to bibliography, h. been A man named Bourne, from li.t JOecn remanded at the London Guild?.al 1 C ottrt,°" the cL-ge <,f lumns In stone for making and printmg J ur(M;^ed Colonial Bank. It appeared t!>^ V .fyr. l?rinting# uianded without bail.