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JLLANTWIT FARDREF SCHOOL BOARD.
JLLANTWIT FARDREF SCHOOL BOARD. The monthly meeting of the above Board was held on Tuesday afternoon, at the Graig Schools, Pontypridd, when there were present: Mr James Richards (chairman), Mr D. Leyshon (vice-chair. anan), Bev. E. Rees, Messrs F. Judd, D. Bryant, and James Roberts; with Mr H. S. Davies, clerk. The attendance returns and finance committee's wport for the month were read. The Chairman drew attention to the necessity of ascartaining whether there was ajsufficient quan- tity of water available near the Graig Schools in ease An outbreak of fire occurred thereat. At the Workhouse it had been found that the force of water from the hydrants was not sufficient to go over the building. Mr Roberts feared that the eupply of the water- works company was not adequate to the growing -,demands of the town. On the suggestion of Mr Leyshon, it was resolved -to ask Mr Superintendent Matthews to test the force of the warer from the hydrant in Courthouse Street, and if found satisfactory that a deputation te appointed to wait upon the company on the matter. THE APPOINTMENT OF MARRIED FEMALE TEACHERS. Mr Jndd brought forward his motion "that no married female temher be in future employed by the Board." In doing so he said he had no preju- dice or illfeeling towards any teacher at present in the employ of the Board. He was personally -acquainted with most of them, and he regarded them as friends and neighbours. But when a fe- male teacher got married, and became the mother Of a family, she had double duties devolving upon her, and it could not be expected that sue could do her duties as head teacher so satisfactorily as those that were young and single. At the open- ing ef the Graig Schools some time ago, Lord Aberdare expressed a wish that members of School Boards in Wales would pay a visit to the N ørth, I Say co Glasgow and other places, and see bow the work of elementary teaching was carried on. The head mistresses and pupil teachers were all imbued with a spirit of earnestness, and seemed thoroughly ic harmony with the work they had in haad. He (Mr Judd) thought there wis sufficient reason for that. He scarcely believed for a moment that those head mistresses nad any domestic duties,cares, or anxieties on their minds. Doubtless they were young people with only school duties to attend to. They were told by another gentleman that they should give every enctmragument to parents of children to train them to become teachers in their tchoola, and he thought they had given every en- couragement to those children to study, and to qualify themselves as teachers. But he had no tioubt if he was to ask their respected clerk, he would tell them the number of pupil teachers that had passed through those sohools, and he ventured to assert that very few of those teachers had gone to college and passed as head teachers. Oae reason for this was that the teachers saw it was ugelest) for Shem to do so, as the way was blocked by married teachers, who held so many of the highest posi- tions in the schools. The pupil teachers, tnere- fore, only secured the minor positions of -assistants, and there they remained, very few attempting to fully qualify themselves, seeil,g that it wa.s of no use doing so, and as long as the preqpnftfeyafcem was allowed to exist the same unfor- tunate condition of things would continue. Mr Judd then forcibly dwelt upon the potent argument that married female teachers, at certain periods, wete lot in a fit condition to appear before children at • School. Same might say tbat the Board had no Wght to interfere with the domestic duties of tue teachers, hat when those duties prevented au efficient discharge of the duties expected of them ty this Board they were justified in interfering. They as a. Board should prevent anything which would tend to lower the morality of the children, and as children were naturally liable to learn from what they noticed exceptional in the condition of their teachers they must agree that such a thing Was an evil in the pablic elementary schools which should be done away with. Teachers in their con- dition before confinement were not able to dis- charge the duties expected of them in the present and he honestly and truthfully believed that the time had arrived when they should alter tho "present state of things. Mr Judd repeated he had Zo persona! feeliug in bringing forward the matter. • Carried t'emule teacuers should remain at home in the bosom of their families, where there was quite enough work for thorn to do. He would leave the matter in the hands of the Board, as he felt con. vTinced that each member had given the matter its • accessary consideration, but he was certain that if they took the voice of those whom they repre- sented, tally 90 per cent. were in favour of the motion then before the meetias. Mr Leyshon said the matter had been brought t»efoi» the Board several times before, and car- ried- So far as he knew with reference to Mr Judd's motion they had not sinoe engaged a married worn m,but they had foand some diffioulty -in getting suitable persons to fill vaoanoies sometimes. He would seoond the motion, not Ijecause they had appointed a married woman since it was last passed, but because he was in favour uf the principle of the proposition. Me Roberts reminded Mr Leyshon that a mar. ried female teacher had been appointed to one of their ticaools since the resolution was previously passai. He felt it was pretty uearly the unani- mous wish of tho public that married female tesobecs taiijmJ be dispensed with, and in defer- ence LO Hut fealing, and tuao alose, he supported the motion. Personally he felt that it was very Uufait and greut hardship that women who had been up as teachers, and had negleoted Lcusi hoid (jaLieS in order to devote themselves • exclusively to school teaching, should be excluded frouj holding their posts on getting married. Mr Jud-i vfjshod to add as a rider to the motion that thtui:: months' notice be given to every iemtia teacuer uudar the Board when they got married. Mr leyshon Would it not be better to say when 'they had ono or two children ? (Laughter.) Mr Ury vi.i hoped that what they would do that day WvU.ct -It' lor the benefit of the schools. That was the etna:' »»bj >cc they as Board bad iu view. They coal i nut holy it, bnt do what they would women wui get; married. They had a duty to perioral t •*• «; the rising generation this they had «ueo.*tiev« in dointr with satisfaction in the pasf, «ncJ wnatever they did that day let it be don;- with a good conscience, and for the benefit of tlJe echooli-f. He did not wish to oppose the pcc-pMittuu. Faey had a good teaching staff in tho schools, and they had good results. He thought whea a teacher got married it was good grace on be" part to back out of school. Wnatdver they -did let toem stiok to it, and not like another Board proceed at once to rescind it. Let them not make children of themselves. (Laughter.) lie vwøulâ support the resolution. R?v. h. Bees did not see the force of Mr Judd's '^urgameut that ,apil teachers would not go to .ge higher positions were held by utaraied womefi.. id same might be said of single ■woiwcn. Tti jy would not go to ooll^ge because .thsy inteniod getting married. They would get married th"y looked forward to it; it was their nature tbvy were born to get married. (Renewed languor) fl thunght the matter of selecting 'tsscmiffo should be left to the discretion cf the Boasd. Me Leyshon agreed with Mr Rees with regard to tpte rider. The Chairman said they better deal with every J 'Sati1 individu >l;y. Hè stroagly felt that married woJttpn .c every respect were better qualified to 4saca children thau single women. y N. UtiHH moved nis suggestion as an ami tttemt, but There wan no seconder. MrJadd withdrew the rider, and the original moiieu was pat to the meeting, with the following •esak-—tfW—Messrs. Leyahon, Roberts, Judd, -va fit-y-tag against—tbe Chairman and che iev. E. line*. Mr Judd's proposition was there- of :a -daci'i.1 oci o*. neU by four to two. Mc Roberts We are now in the same position •J*» be £ »ce w.i do not meet public opinion at all. MISCELLANEOUS. Oa the motion of the Rev. E. Rees, seconded by 1L: Leyshon, it was resolved to increase the re- cleaner of Llantwit Schools to *Ss ptÆ month. Nine applications were received for the post of caretaker of the Graig new schools, and Mr Ley- shon moved, Mr Bryant seconded, and it was agreed, that the late cleaner bo temporarily appointed, at a salary of 15a per week, it being understood that her nephewlwould assist at super- intending the heating apparatus, &c. The Clerk reported that negociations were being pushed forward with the view of purchasing the necessary pieces of land for the contemplated ex- tension of Treforest sohools. Mr Judd pointed oat that the practice of furi- ous driving in front of Treforest schools was very dangerous to children. The Chairman agreed, and suggested that two of the teachers be asked to etand near the school gate as the children came out every day, and see them safe on the road. This was agreed to, and the proceedings closed.
GIYE US THE TRUTH.
GIYE US THE TRUTH. The Christian Union of Friday, January 20th, says: -Some time since we quoted from the Gloucester Herald an article announcing and describing the complete victory of Warner's Safe Cure over that terrible malady known as Bright's Disease. The same article was copied into many of the leading papers of England, and in most cases were appended stating that its source was above suspicion. Considering the fact that this disease has baffled the best efforts of the medical profession for over fifty years, we were surprised that our exchanges did not consider the matter important enough to call for editorial com- ment. It seems strange that the Press, supposed to have the interests of the people, and especially the sick ones at heart, should silently receive the news that a terrible disease has apparently received its death blow, and been conquered. We thought their silence necessarily cast very grave doubts upon the truthfulness of the statements. We, therefore, proceeded with caution—but at the risk of being the innocent means of advertising a medicine of doubtful efficacy-to call attention to the SAFE CURE, with a statement that one or t NO things must be true-either a wonderful cure for a dread disease has been discovered, or else a set of respectable men had combined with a well-known and reliable paper to swindle the credulous in a very bad way. Our readers will agree with us that it is no small matter to sufferers which of these be the fact. But how is it to be decided ? Will the medieal profession discuss the matter, analyse the cure, and test its efficacy ? Or will the doctors pass it by with the remark that it might be useful in certain peculiar cases ? We do not know whether the medical men are doing their duty to the public by analysing and testing this new and pretentious cure, but we do know that the public are testing it for themselves. As we men- tioned a short time since, Mr J. H. Kilminster, of Kingsholme, Gloucester, had been reclaimed to health by the use of the Safe Cure, even after his medical advisers could do him no good, and his death was expected at any time. Mr Kilminster is Band- master of the 1st Gloucester Engineers, and his case has become widely known, and by his friends his complete recovery is considered little short of a miracle. Mr John Hope, of 24, Cottingham Street, Sheffield, has received the most marvellous benefits from the uee of the Safe Cure, although two physi- cians could only succeed in "patching him up a little." Others of our people have taken the Safe Cure with benefit, and others are now taking it. This is all very well in its way, and no doubt time will see Warner's Safe Care more fully established. In the meantime Bright's Disease is killing the people, and the dying patients are afraid to try the remedy unless ordered by thit awe-inspiring functionary, the medi- cal man. Looking upon the doctors as ordinary men of business who hate successful opponents just as other business men do, it is not surprising that they do not receive with open arms the nostrums of all who force so-called specifics upon the public; but we, as an ad- vanced nation, expect more from our medical men. We like to think of them as a band of warriors drawn up to frustrate the ravages of disease, and to weaken the common enemy at every available point, and by every conceivable means. What a sorry spectacle an army would present if each officer and soldier were to look with jealousy upon the attempts of all others to crush the opposing forces. Let a man who may be deemed the perfection of insignificance invent an ap- pliance or method to aid in the destruction of his fellow-man in war, and his attempt will be gratefally acknowledged by the War Office,as an encouragement, whether it be promising of good or not; and if his invention should prove, upon examination, to be of real value, his name will be made for ever, while those who use his weapons will be untiring in the sound of his praise. But the inventor of a new kind of am- munition to be usod in the war against disease has nq tribunal by which the efficacy of hi3 discovery may be tried and judged. In most cases, whether it be good or bad, it is met by those who ought to be cap- able of judging and testing with a few doubting and slighting remarks. There are, however, some who will give an honest opinion even against their own interests, as witness the large number of the more I intelligent physicians who are gradually being won over to acknowledge the merits of Warner's Safe Cure.
Rhondda Police Intelligence.
Rhondda Police Intelligence. Monday.—Before the Stipendiary and Mr. T. P. Jenkins. STEALING OILCLOTH AT THEOHKY.—Seth Thomas, collier, was charged with this onence.—Benjamin Morgan, grocer and draper, Treorky, said on Saturday he had a piece of oilcloth. He saw it safe at eight in the evening, and missed it a qaarter to eleven. It was on the doorstep of his shop. The oil cloth produced by P.C. Harford was the one which he lost. In con- sequence of what he was told he gave information to the police.-P.C. Harford said he arrested defendant at his mother's house. On being charged he said "I am very sorry. It was too tempting for me to leave it there." He handed him the roll of cloth.—Inspec- tor Thomas said defendant was also charged with stealing an overcoat, a pair of boots, and two waist- coats and trousers. He asked for a remand on these charges.—Granted. DRUNKENNESS.—John Phillips and William Davies, Heolfach, were charged by P.C. Lewis with being drunk and fighting on Saturday evening, the 26th ult. -Phillips was fined lOa, and Davies, who did not ap- pear, 15s. Thomas Harding and William Price, Penygraig, were charged by P.C. Thoma3 with being drunk, riotous, and fighting, on Saturday night, the 25th ult.-Fined 15s each. Essex Thomas,Treorky, was charged by P.C. Harford with being drunk on Saturday night. He was taking defendant's brother to the station, and defendant followed him, threaten- ing and swearing at him. He challeged him and the sergeant to fight, and pulled his brother, trying to release him.-Fined 10s. IMPERSONATING A TRAVELLEB.—Henry Phillips was charged with this offence.—P.C. Davies said he fouad defendant at the Market Tavern drinking, on Sunday, the 26th ult. He said he lived at Dinas, but afterwards said he lived at Heolfach.-Fined 15s. ASSAULT AT PENYGRAM.—Thomas Rowlands was charged with assault.—Joseph Phillips said he went into the Swan Inn on Thursday evening, the 16th of February, and made a complaint to defendant about a sheep trespass. On the 5th of January sheep came into his garden. He sent a bill for the damage to Mr Thomas, who is brother-in-law to defendant's son. As he received no answer, ho sant a County Court sum- mons. The case was settled out of court. Defendant said he would give evidence against complainant. He walked up to the tire, and took two subpoenas out of his pocket, remarking that Thomas Rowlands was going to give evidence against him. Defendant made a sudden rush at him, and struck him on the shoulder, kuocking him off the chair.—John Baker and William Baker said they saw Phillips on the floor, but could not say how he got there.—Defendant called William Walks, who said Phillips began to blackguard defen- dant, and defendant gave him a push, and PuiIrps fell backward over the chair. Phillips was drnnk.-Mr Morris, landlord of the Swan Inn, corroborated.— Fined Is, but without coats, as complainant had brought the assault on himself. ATTEMPTS SUICIDE AT W ATTSTOWN.-J aha Evans was charged with this offence. James Phillips said on Friday evening he saw defendant in his own closet at the back of the house on the floor, with one side of his back against the seat and the other side against the wall, one leg under the door and the other outside. He was makiag a noise as if trying to scream. There was a piece of cord attached to the cross piece at the roof. There was a piece of cord, with a noose to it, on the ground. His face was quite black. His mouth was foaming. There was a mark such as a string would produce round his neck. He (witness) remained all night in the house. Defendant went to bed, and hearing a noise about 5 o'clock in the morning he went upstairs and found defendant in a backroom. He had just opened the window. Ho took him back to bed. Defendant was an ostler at the National Col- liery, and had been out of work five weeks, but had just started again at the Standard Colliery as labourer. Committed for trial at the Quarter Sessions. >-
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LLANTRISANT POLICE COURT.
LLANTRISANT POLICE COURT. Friday.—Before Mr J. I. Williams, Stipendiary. FRAUDULENT REMOVAL OF GOODS.—James Harry, Cross Inn, a labourer, who did not appear, was charged by Mrs Evans, of Cefn Park, with this offence.- William Evans said defendant was a yearly tenant, paying reDt quarterly there were two quarters, rent due, and the key had not yet been given up. The goods were worth .£6. They were removed from the house on 17th December last without notice. Order made for jglO, but if j63 15a, with 12s 8d costs, were paid in one month from the date of hearing the matter would be settled if not distraint would be made for full amount. TRESPASSING ON THE RAILWAY.—William Rue and George Peace, both of New Mill, labourers were charged by Inspector Seaborne, of Cardiff,, with trespassing on the Great Western Railway, at Pontyclown, on the 5th of February.-P.e. Alelhuish provedithe case..Fined 15s each, includ- ing costs. AFFILIA.TIOS. -William Evans, Treoynon, Aber- dare, was summoned by Susy M\ud Berryman, of Llantrisant, as above. Defendant admitted the paternity, but said he was only getting 2s 4d a day.-Ordered to pay 3s per week, with the usual costs. TRESPASSING IN PURSUIT OF GAME.-William Willis, Llantrisant, butcher, and John Thomas, Pontyclown, roller, were summoned for this offeoee.-Case adjourned until next week. A JOVIAL CKEW.—John Scott, Thomas Maxey, John Evans, John Jones, David Lewis, Nathan James, William James, Thomas Davies, and Arthur Weeks, all of Oymmer, where charged with being drunk and refusing t) quit the Three Horse Shoes, Tonvrefail, on Saturday night, the 11th February. Mr Rhys (Morgan and Rhys) appeared for the defence.— Mr J Davies. landlord, and P.C. Bodger proved the case. The evidence showed the defendants to have behaved in a most riotous and violent manner.—Twu of the defend- ants were called for the defence, and after being cross-examined by Inspector Jones, the Stipen diary intimated to Mr Rhys that the case was getting worse for the defendants.—John Jones was fined 30a, John Scott and John Evans, 20s, and Thomas Maxey, David Lewis, Nathan James, William James, Thomas Davies, and Arthur Weeks 10s each, including costs. THE SUNDAY CLOSING ACT AT LLANTWIT.— Samuel Harry, landlord of the Railway Inn, Llantwit Fardre, was summoned for having his house open for the sale of beer on Sunday the 12th ultimo; and Evan Evans, Lleat, was summoned for being on the said licensed premises during prohibited hours. P.C. Stibbs said on Sunday morning, the 12th February, he visited the house named. He saw Evan Evans euter the house, and the housekeeper poured out a blue of beer from a quart, Evans standing by her side. When witness got inside she held it out to Evans, but when she saw him she emptied it back into the quart again. Evans went quickly into another room to the landlord. Witness asked the house- keeper why she supplied beer to Evans on Sunday. She said he did not have it. Witness then went into the front room, and asked Evans what business he had iu the bongo no Sunday, when he polled out a olacklead pencil and a letter written with penoil, and said he had written a letter for the landlord, :'nd was bringing it for him to see it before Banding it away. Witness told Evans he should report him. When he served H ury with the summons he said I < did not;know Evans was in the house till the constable saw him. Several witnesses were called for the defence, including the housekeeper. Harry was fined 20s, and Evans 10d, including costs. vVilli >m Crockett,landlord of the Ship Brewery Inn, Llintwit Vardre, was summoned for having his house open on Sunday, the 12th ult., and Edwin Bowen for being present on the occasion. P.C. Stibbs and P.C. Mead, of Llantrisant, visited the house. They saw Bowen coming from the direction of Efailisaf. He was under the influence of drink. Bowen went in the direction of Llantrisant. The constables got into a field, and watched the house, when they noticed Bowen climb over a hedge into Crockett's garden. After he had been sometime in the house they went in, and found Bowen sitting by the fire, with an empty blue, which recently contained beer 3lose by his right hand on the table. Tbey asked Bowen what he was (ioing there, but he did not reply, and tne landlord said he was going to take supper with them.—Fined 10s eaoh, including oosts.-Donald Cameron Drummond and Alex- and McDonald, both of Llantwit, masons, were fined 15a and 10s respectively for being on licensed premises during prohibited hours at Llantwit. P.C. Stibbs proved the case. BONA FIDES."—George BUukmore, of Llan- twit Fardre, mason, was charged with this offence. P.C Stibbs proved the case.-Fined 10s, inclading oosts. DRUNK AND RIOTOUS.—Frederick Robbins, a navvy, who did not appear, was charged with being drunk and riotous at Llantrisant on Satur- day night. P.J. Mead prosecuted. Fined 15s, including oosts. Two DISREPUTABLES FROMPONTYPRIDD.—Cather" ine McCarthy and A-an Mazey,both of Pontypridd' were brought up in custody charged with conduct- ing themselves in an indecent manner. P.C Lewis proved the case.-Inspector Jones pro. duced a long list of convictions against both prisoners. Prisoners were liberated on pro- bation. and if brought up again they would be treated as rogues and vagabonds, and committed to the Qaarter Sessions for trial. STEALING BOOTS AT PANDY.—James Perret was brought up in custody charged with^ttaiing boots, the property of Richard Lewis, of Tonypandy.— Mr Thomas, manager for Mr Lewis, stated that he had suspected prisoner for a long time, and on Wednesday night he saw him come to the shop door and take a piic of boots, from a ntil, and walk away with them. He went cifter him, took away the boots, and gave him in ona.rge.-P.C. Lewis proved the arrest, and charging the prisoner, who admitted stealing another pair about two hours before from the same plaoe.— Finnd 20-J including costs. STEALING AN OVBHCOAT.—Anthony Thomas, collier, of no place of abode, was also brought up in custody of P.C. Lewis charged with stealing an overcoat, value t3 10s, from the house of Thomas Ree-"5, at Paudy, on the 1st inst.—A remand was asked for to give the police Ian opportunity of finding the coat, which had not been reuolferod.- Remanded in custody till Wednesday.
THE REPRESENTATION OF THE…
THE REPRESENTATION OF THE MERTHYR BOROUGHS. ACTION OF TRJSHARRIS COLLIERS. At a mass meeting of the oolliers engaged at Harris's Navigation Collieries, held at the assembly- rooms of the Navigation Hotel, on Satarday evening, it was unanimously deoided to support the Cwmaman colliers in their attempt to secure a labour candidate for the Merthyr Boroughs, and those present pledged themselves to do their utmost to secure the return of Mr D. E. Davies (Dewi Mabon). Amongst those I present were Mr John Jenkioi, Llanfabon. <
DEATH OF MR F. A. YEO, M.P.,…
DEATH OF MR F. A. YEO, M.P., AT SWANSEA Mr Frank Ash Yeo, of the firm of Cory, Yeo, and Co., of Swansea, and member of Parliament for the Gower Division of Glamorganshire, died on Sunday night at a quarter past eight o'clock, at his residence, Sketty Hall, near Swansea. Mr Yeo had recently returned from the Continert, where he went during the recess for the benefit of his health. He had, how- ever, derived so little benefit that it wad deemed ad- visable for him to return home. A week or ten days ago sedous symptoms manifested themselves, and Dr. Critnths, the madical attendant, remained constantly with Mr Yeo, sleeping iu the house. During the last few days death was looked upon as being likely to ensue at any moment, and news of the sad event will not be a surprise to the deceased gentleman's friends. Mr Yeo's illness was caused by overwork, which weakened the system and produced a complication of diseases.
CHILDREN'S CONCERT AT YSTRAD.
CHILDREN'S CONCERT AT YSTRAD. Last week a great stir was occasioned at Ystrad and the surrounding neighbourhood. For some days past the fourth annual concert of the children attend- ing the Ton Board School was announced to take place at Old Siloh Chapel on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings of last week. The previous concerts received the best encouragement, and those held last week were in consequence looked forward to with evident delight. 'The first proved a decided success, the chapel being filled with an atten- tive and respectable audience before the time specified for the concert to open was reached. At about 7.45 p.m. the children were arranged in their proper places. Their appearance was truly attractive. They num- bered about 200, and unquestionably were well fitted to their respective duties. Nothing could give better satisfaction than to see them so neatly equipped. Much of the praise in this respect is due to the parents, who must have thought highly of their children, and the success of the undertaking. We heard it remarked more than once that their good behaviour, keen attention to the command of their leader, coupled with their attire, was a treat in itself. This we can confirm,that everything indicated sound discipline and taste. As the ooncert was one of exceptional character in its entire success, we respectfully make some re- marks about the singing, &c. The proceedings opened by the infants singing "Welcome." The music was arranged, we are glad to say, by Mr R. J. Jones, the respected and able leader of the party, or rather the juvenile choir. The symphony was arranged in the octave, and gradually ascended. Oti reaching the climax the children sounded the word "Welcome." This proved very effective, doubtless beyond the ex- pectations of many. The chorus, A.B.C., by Mr Tom Price, A.O., Merthyr, was a new feature. Most of it is arranged in the alphabet. No otner than an erudite muaician would attempt the risk of trying to produce musical Ptrains on such scanty means. However, Mr Price eminently succeeded in his resolution. This pieca is just now becoming quite a favourite. The enildren sang in good tune, and did not lack in spirit and finish. "Baby's learning how to walk" attracted much attention. Several little ones joined in singing the music, which is well adapted to the words. The chorus runs thus:— "Now, my baby, step out bold, Baby is as good as gold, Baby won't at trials banlk, Baby's learning how to walk." The younger scholars were engaged in rendering this attractive piece. Each carried a. massive dell, which represented the "baby." They were acting the movements of the "baby" almost to perfection. Much mirth was caused when they endeavoured to indllce the doll to walk. The little ones must have been well taught to accomplish their task so well. "Gee- gee" is a remarkable piece. The chorus is as follows "Gee up, gee whoa, and away we go, With a gentle, my beauty, gee up, gee whoa." This was allotted to boys, aud their movements were amusing and attractive. The last word "whoa" in the ihorus was given altogether in foreign tune to that of the others, which elicited much applause. Each child carried a whip, which added interest to the piece. The "Market Chorus" (from Auber's opera, "Masanello,") 11 an elaborate piece of music. It consists of twelve pages of more than ordinary size. The composition is written in D major, but the conductor did wisely to have the same transposed to B flat. The original key is too high for the tender voices of children to ac- complish successfully. One item, in par tictilar, would hinder them from doing so, viz., many passages are founded on pedols The chorus embraces every character that partake of the business of the market. The composer, with his wonted skill, has succeeded in picturing tho varied transactions with marked ability. It was rendered on this occasion with great success. We can safely say that few of our well trained choirs would like such a splendid or so arduous a task. Duett, "When we were yonng," was pleasantly given. Polka, "Merry little drummers," composed by J. M. Coward. It appears that this has been performed with great success at the promenade concerts, Covent Garden, London. The piece commences with "Rub a dub, dub, bub, "Thus we march, thus we sing, &c." Following the first verse is "La, la," and the latter verse "Ruh a dub." This was a novelty, and its pro. duction received warm approbation. "Chorus of Police" (from the "Pirates of Penzance,") is a. remark, able piece. The chorn. is as follows:- "Ah, when constabulary day's to be done, to be done, "A policeman's lot is not a happy one." The work is of large design, and the varied points are developed with natural thought. It need hardly be said that it received full justice in the performance. "The fire brigade" will next come under notice. The piece opens boldly, thus- "The fire brigade are a famous host, "Ever ready, ever steady, pumping away." The production throughout is tinged with suitable facts. The music and words are wedded. It was sung with thrilling effect. Then came the "Gipsies' waltz," by A. G. Crowe, (as performed with the greatest success at Covent Garden.) The production is arranged under the following heads :—"The fortune tellers," "Gipsies dance," Gipsies warning," and "Gipsies love." We should have stated that it begins joyfully, thus- "Come now with sweet music, pipes and merry tabor, "Daylight is over, so rest we from our labour, "Dance, lads and lasses, and sing bright songs to cheer ye, "None are more happy, so make dull care to fear thee." Subjoined are fcnr lines, which are followed by "tra la la." About a dozen of the songsters appeared in gipsies' costume, and they carried articles which are characteristic of a band of gipsies when enjoying an evening's entertainment. The movements of the singers were closely watched by the spectators. In truth it was a splendid treat. The various characters were excellenty represented, and left nothing to be desired. The carrying out of this portion, which was not an easy task, had evidently received careful forethought by Mr Jones. This in itself was a treat in its best form. "The fat boys' chorus." Several boys were ongaged in singing this novel piece. They were attired in white robes, and, to represent the wording ef this piece, they had been made by some means stouter than any other beings that night. Their appearance, coupled with their jocular ways and clumsy movements, occasioned peal after peal of deafening laughter. Tbe "Topical verses" were well received, particularly so the following :— "Young men about to marry, "Of late I've heard it said, "'Twon't pay to court schoolmistresses, "They're cot allowed to wed." "Baby boy has passed away was effectively sung by Samuel Evans, Ton, the choir joining in the chorus. The duett,"Lilies from the lake," was another capital treat, a.nd the rendering ot the "Gipsies' waltz" was also clever. The melody is beautiful, and the words are equal in freshness. We caunot refrain from expressing delight at such a noble choice. The "Sailor's choriis" was the last given. About a dozen of the boys appeared in sailors' costume. Some had donned medals, which they had gained under ratiier trying circumstances. They represented the brave sailors to a marked degree of perfection. They had a long rope, and when the command "haul away" was given, all pulled with determination. Before the piece was sung the boys had to go through Revere drilling. The captain was Master Parfitt, of the Woodneld Hotel, Ystrad. No one could suit the post better. He has or. previous occasions carried out similar duties with wonderful skill. He does so with such ease and dexterity that surprises all his listeners. We are of opinion, and >n i ly a wa expressed themselves in a like manner, that had he been born to discharge such duties he could not excel the perfection be has already proved himself. Master Parfitt also took prominent part iii some other portions of the programme.. The instrumentalists were Messrs R. Howells, Maesgwyn, Aberdare; Gwilym Lewis, Llwynpia Schools; and Miss Bella Jones, Ton. Tbe chair was occupied on the respective evenings by Messrs W. Jenkins, Ystradfechan; W. G. Howell, superintendent of schools; W. Thomas, Bryumwel, Aberdare; and W. Abraham, M.P.. (Mabon). These gentlemen expressed their unbounded pleasure with the proceedings. They were astonished at witnessing such clever actions by the children, and the beautiful strains produced by their well-trained voices. It now remains to award the warmest praise to Mr R. T. Jones, schoolmaster, Ton Board Schools, who conducted throughout the concerts with a care and intelligence which proved that lie had his heart in his work. On Monday a repetition of the programme was given at the same place, with decided success. This will clearly prove how well tho various items were received.
IEND OF THK FERNDALE STRIKE.
END OF THK FERNDALE STRIKE. We understand that tho strike at the Ferndale Crfbery has beon brought to an end by tbe dia- pnrsal of the sixteen men who refused to agree to thd terms offered. Those of the workmen who were married have found employment in other pits, wkilst the bachelors have left the place altogether.
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YSTRADYFODWG SCHOOL BOARD.
YSTRADYFODWG SCHOOL BOARD. The monthly meeting of the above Board was held on Monday afternoon, at the Public Offices, Pentre, when there were present :—Mr D. Evans, in the chair Mr W. Morgan, vice-chairman Revs W. Lewis, J. S. Edwards, W. Morris, and W. Jones, Messrs. W. Prichard, W. W. Hood, S. H. Williams, and W. Jenkins; with Mr D. Rosser, olerk. CLYDACH VALE BRIDGE. Mr Prifcchard said the deputation hud been graci- ously received by Mr Fisher, who promised to lay the matter as to the bridge at Clydach Vale before the directors at their next meeting. The Clerk remarked that Mr Fisher had asked him to send him a reminder before that day, and a olaim that a bridge should be bailt there by the Taff Vale Railway Company. The Chairman considered that was satisfac- tory. WELSH BUSINESS. The Clerk read a letter written in the Welsh language from a gentleman at Blaenrhondda asking for the use of the schools for tae holding of singing practices. The Chairman Ydych chwi yn gwybod rhiw- beth am y mater, Mr Morgan ? Mr Morgan (the vice-chairman 0 ydwyf 'rwyf fi yn cynyg en bod yn cael yr ysgol. Mr Pritchard 'Rwyf fi yn eilio y oynygiad yn Gymraeg. (Laughter and sheers.) The motion was carried unanimously. Mr S. H. Williams brought in the report of the finance committee, showing that the sum of the Board's credit at the Bank was JB1329 12s 4d, and that cheques had been issued that day for J61159 118 Id. The Clerk said that the assistant overseer had promised to pay a sum on the precept. TEACHERS' SALARIES. The Clerk said the auditor had remarked to him that the work of auditing the School had accounts for Ystradyfodwg was getting very heavy, and, of course, when getting heavy for the auditor it was heavy for the clerk as well. The auditor suggested that he (tbe clerk) should ask the Board its opinion as to whether it was practicable to pay the teachers their salaries once a quarter instead of once a month. That would lessen the work of the Board, and especially of the finance committee. It was the practice with soma Boards to pay quarterly. The Chairman The question is are the fiaances of our staff such that they could do without it. Mr Morgan I think it would be very un- fair. The Chairman Yes, especially to the cleaners. Mr Morgan And the pupil teachers and assist- ants as well. The Clerk The answer I gave to the auditor was that inasmuch as the poundage is paid direct, and the teachers do not have the school fees for a length of time, I did not think it would practic- able. The matter then dropped. COMPLAINTS AGAINST TEACHERS The School Superintendent (Mr W. G. Howell), after enquiring into complaints against teachers fur inflicting unnecessarypunishment,reported that the complaicts fell through, the writers of the letters to the Board stating that they would not have written such complaints except in the spell of the momant. CORPORAL PUNISHMENT. The School Management Committee recom- mended thai regulations he passed to the following effect :—" That head teachers should exercise the utmost precaution in inflicting panishment, so as not to strike the child on the head. That assis- tant teachers and monitors be prohibited from inflicting punishment, and that it, upon enquiry by the head teachers be found to have infiioted such punishment, they be liable to be Bimul- tiineously dismissed. Tuese were agreed to. T"E EMPLOYMENT OF SUPERNUMERARIES. The Clerk reported that, with reference to the directions given to him to obtain particulars as to how supernumerary teaohers had been em- ployed during the last two years, he had received letters stating that they had not kept account, and so could not give particulars. Rev. W. Morris proposed that torms be printed, and copies sent to the supernumeraries, on which they could report monthly. This was seconded by Mr Prichard, and agreed to, it being added that the caipenter should have a form as well. Rev. W. Lewis oaid he would like to have re- oeived a report r f the head teachers' absence; how they were supplied and at whose expense. lu the oourae of a discussion, it was stated that some teachers had been away for as long as a fort- night, but no report was presented. Rev. W. Lewis pointed out that it was an impor- tant matter, and the Chairman agreed. The suggestion of the vicar W<oS then adopted, it being consideied necessary to have reports of the same monthly. THE MARRIED TEACHERS' QUESTION. The Chairman said the motion he had now to bring on was to him rather an unpleasant one, but he did not bring it forward for any personal mo- tive at all. It was a motion for rescinding the resolution passed at the last meeting but one, to dispi'lise with the eervices of married female teachers. First of all he did not think it was necessary to pass such a resolution, because the Board had full power as it was constituted at pre- sent to dismiss any teacher who did not do her duty. The Board could do this without sheltering themselves behiud any resolution of this kiud. They had sufficient moral courage to do so without so sheltering themselves. Ma.riage was an honour- able thing, and no disgrace to anybody, and he did not suppose anybody on the Board would say it was a disgraceful and not an honourable thing. Mr W Morgan Hear, hear. The Chairman It being said that being so he did not see why a marrird woman should be dis. qualified from following certain duties. Many married women were very efficient teachers, and tie had more respect for a woman than to tie her with any such tyrannical resolution as the one he wished to 3ee rescinded. He knew several boards which had passod such a resolution several times, and had as often had it rescinded. He did not wish to make i long speech, and, therefore, would content himself with moviog the resolution by siroply re- marking in conclusion that voluntary school?,which were supposed to see to efficiency as well us econo- my, of en employed married teachers, and there were three married teachers of the kind in this patish. He begged leave to move that the resoln- t;on passed by the Board disqualifying married female teachers from holding posts on tbe teaching staff be rescinded. Mr W. Priahard had great pleasure in seconding the resolut;on. He did not think that they as members of the Ystradyfodwg Botool Board bad been elected to interfere with the teaohers, and he thought that the married women who were teachers under the Board discharged their duties satisfac- torily, and he considered that to interfere with them would be very unjust. Mr W. Morgan was very sorry that the question had been iaised again, because it was a very un- nsual thing to rescind a resolution after .t bad been legally passed. He was afraid it would tell against married teachers. He would like to have seen it withdrawn. The Chairman I cannot do that. He went on to say that it would be found that 9,000 more votes were recorded against Mr Morgan's views than for it at the last election, 80 that the ratepayers were not averse to the employment of married teachers. If it had been the opinion of that Board or of the majority of the ratepayers he would not move in the matter, but he tnought it was not. He, there- fore, considered that he had a right to bring it for- ward. rtev. W. Lewis had nothing to say. He had said perhaps too much at the last meeting of the Board He was verry sorry that the chairman seemed to imply that those who voted for the resolution thought marriage was not honourable. The Chairman I did not asy so. I said that — nobody on the Board would say that marriage was. not honourable, or that it was a disgrace. r': Rev. W. Lewis consideredthat injusiise had bewfc,,#1' done to the Board by married teachers in their absence employirg others to do their wotk. This, resolution did not affect the married teaeriftrs at present employed under the Board, and it was nOS intended in that way. Mr Jenkins: Not by you personally. Rev. W. Lewis Not by the resolution. Mr Jenkins But notice was given. f, Rev. W. Morris: That was withdrawn. Rev. W. Lewis said therebadbeenabout it much ;) that was personal and unpleasant to him, and 1111- Pie-i-anttiess and instability had been shown. ? The Chairman What is the instability ? J. Rev. W. Lewis Not from this Board, but front others outside. The Chairman said they were all open to that ( sort of thing. [ la the course of further consideration the chair- man pointed out that such a resolution as had been i pissed debarred a woman from assisting in the support of her family supposing her huab-md. even f if he were not a teacher, were to meet with an ao- cident. Mr Hood s iid it certainly was unfair to do that. Rev. J. s. Edwards said there was too muoh vitality in this to drop in that fashion, ani it would be probably raised again, and carried furtaer. f The Chairman asked if Mr Edwards did not think it would be ri-,ht, in oase of meeting with an aooi- > dent, for his wife to bo allowed to teaoh, supposing I she was a teacher, i Rev. J. S. Ed WE r Is said he would not havw allowed his wife to go out. (Laughter.) f Rev. W. Morris: You woald have got work in i for her, perhaps. Rev. J. S. Edwards: I am speaking now. Will > yon allow me to proceed ? Ret. W. Morris: 0 yes, certainly. Rev. J. S. Edwards reiterated that the matter s was an important one, and much interest had been, taken ic it outside, and it would come forward again with an addition. The Chairman What is that, ? Rev. J. S. Edwards I will explain myself again. Rav. W. Morris said he wa.s not going to vote against his opiuion and his conscience. Rev W. Lewis Hear, hear. Rev. W. Morris And he was going to use his eyes and judgment in the matter. Rev W. Lewis And you will give the saaia privi lege to some one else, will you ? Rev. W. Morris Yes, certainly. The Chairman I was threatened with the same thing last time, that I should not be returned, bat I was all the same. Rev. W. Lewis Justice to the unmarried teachers demands that this resolution should be kept on. The motion for the rescinding of the previous resolution was then put to the meeting, and carried with seven votes to three, the minority consisting of the Rev W. Lewis, Rev. J. S. Edwards, and Mr W. Morgan. t TE,\CrIERS' EX.lIHiATIONS. The Clerk reported the following passes on the teaching staff of the Board :—Second year pupil teachers, third division of the class list, Richard W. Griffiths, Ton School; T. J. Evans, Bodringallt: and David J. Morris, Treorky.
Pontypridd Police Court.
Pontypridd Police Court. WEDNESDAY.—Before the Stipendiary, Messrs T. P., Jenkins, C. J. Jones, and W. Morgan. DRUNKENNESS.—Evan Williams, Pontygwaith, was charged by P.S. Evans with being drunks Previonsly convicted twice.-Fined 15*. David Rees, Hopkinstcwn, was charged by P.S. Llewelyn with the same otIeuce.-Fined 15s. John Long,, Penriiiwceiber, was charged by P.S. Jonkins witn being drunk and ligo ting.—Discharged.——James Bowen, George Clark, and William Thomas. Portb, were charged by P.S. Llewelyn.—Fined 10a each. Richard Jones, of Ferndale, was summoned. by 1'.0. Bevan. He also behaved indeoently.- t .n d 15s. David Rees, Tylorstown, charged by P.S. L, vaus, was fined 5s. James Bowen, Fern- dale, charged by P.C. Bevan, wa-j fined 5a. Ed- ward Pugb, Pontypridd, charged by P.C. Lewis, was fined 5s. Samuel Watts a.nd Isaao Crocker, Pontypridd, oharged by P.C. Lewis, were fined, former 10s, and tne latter 5s.——Jeremiah O'Con- ner, an Irish "Home Ruler," charged by P.C. Hopkins, was discharged with a. caution.Daniel' Harry. Yaysybwl. charged by P.C. Hopkins, was fined 713 6d. Henry Moore, Hafod, charged by P.S. Macdonald, was fiued 10a. Evan Thorns^ Ferndale, charged by P.C. Baker, was fined 25a. Defendant violently resi.,ted the police. SuNDAr CLOSING ACT AT HAFOD.—Stephen Griffith-, charged by inspector Jones with faiBelj^ representing hi nself to be a tiaveller, on Sunday^ 26ch February, at, the Bridge Inn, Gyfeillon, was, fined 20s. ILLEGAL REMOVAL AT TREFOREST.—Robert Wm. Roberts wai charged with illegally removing fornix ture. He owed < £ ■_> l is rent. Ordered to pay in a, month, or to go to prison. ASSAULT AT FERNDALE.—Evan Jones was chargect;. with assault. — Me Phillips, Pontypridd, appeared., for couipl ununt, and Mr Jones defended.— Evan William Thomas, solicitor, said on Saturday he was in aD empty house at, Ferndale. Dpfendarst seizedl him, pushed him against the window, and aimed blow ftt him. Boundoverin JE10 to keep thapeace, and ordered to pay the costs. FEMALg FRACAS AT RHYDFELEN.—Ann Thoms% was charged with assault.—Mr Rbvs appeared for- complainant, and Mr Rosser fur the defence.—^ H.iiaah Thom>»s, wife of Ivor Thomas, engine driver, said defendant tucked up her sleeves, an&, challenged to fight her "breed." Defendant Btruok* her on the right eye, making it black.-Both women, bound over in iJlO each, and to pay- the costs be, twöen theni. STEALING RINGS AT PORTH.—Jane Ann Jones waft charged with stealing two gold riogs.- Ma.ry Settle. 3. Tynewydd Koad, Porth, said on Monday week, defoudant was in her house washing, and left aboub, five in the evening. On Tuesday night she missed* a gold wedding riug and a keeper, value £ 1 15b^ They were safe in the drawer the previous Satttr-x day nigat. She left the key in the drawer. -P..8., Llewelyn said on the 2.d inst. he went in seared of pi isoner, and arrested her in a public house tt; Llanwonno. In answer to the charge she said -L. did not see them. I know nothing about the old^ rings." The next day prisoner oalled him, ande said "I'll tell you the truob. Mrs Settle gave a glass of gin in the morning, and put the bottf^ back in the drawer. When she was gone I went, and drank more of the gin, till I got drunk, and^ then I took the rings." She also said she sold rings for 46 to a man at Trealaw.- Prisoner noik pleaded guilty. rdst year she was sent to prisoa, for stealing clothes &nd a watch, one in January,^ and the otner in Jane.—RemaBded for a week to>- see if sl.e would produce theriDgs. '-BONA Fir)?," AT PoBTH.—Winiam Henry Jones, was charged witn the above oIfebce.-P.S. Llew- elyn prov, (I the oase.-Fined 20s. IMPUDENT THIEF AT PANDT —Anthony Thoma%< was charged with stealing an overcoat at Pandy.* —Thomas Xees, timber man, said on Thursday bq, missed his oveicoat ?rom a nail in the passage. The coat produced wis the one he lost. It waft worth 40n.—Jane Reas, sister-in law to prosecutes said on Thursday morning she saw the great ooa, hanging in the passage. Returning in five minntQS) she saw defendant walkiDg away fiom the doory and one missed the ooac from the nail. She ra"; after the ffilln, who was crossing a field, and called^ him to bring back the coat. He ran away.—P.C<, Lewis proved apprehension.- D.fendant pleaded guilty, and was sent to prison for a month's har* labour. i"