The Pontypridd Chronicle and Workman's News

PONTYPRIDD. MARITIME COLLIERY.—At a committee meeting of the workmen of the above colliery held on Monday, the 11th inst., a resolution was passed to support the candidature of Mr M. Hague, agent of the above colliery, as a member of the Local Board for the Graig Ward, Pontypridd, at the coming election. LAUGH AND GROW FAT I '-If your faculties are in any way risible read Mari Gruffydd's amuse ing contributions on the British People, which ap- pear weekly in the CHRONICLE. GOOD TEMPLARY.—On Monday evening an enter- tainment was given at St. David's Hall, Pontypridd, in connection with "Charity" Lodge, I.O.G.T. Mr W. Robertson, W.C.T., occupied the chair. There W. Robertson, W.C.T., occupied the chair. There was a very large attendance, and a first-clas8 pro- gramme of songs, duetts, quartetts, readings, recita- tations, impromptu speeches, <ftc., was very ably f^one through. Similar free entertainments will be given on every second Monday in each month, which, we trust, the public will take advantage of, and will be the means of bringing the members more together, and also to gain new members of the lodge. SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF!! G. Oliver s Great Annual Clearance Sale of Boots and Shoes will commence on Saturday, at 85, TAFF STREET, PoNTTTRIDD, DEATH OF MR RHYS DAVIEs.-Death has this week claimed as its own one of the most genial and good-natured young men that it is the lot of the public rarely to meet. Mr Rhys Davies had been ailing for some time, but during the last few months had been confined to the house, and suc- cumbed to the malady with which he was afflicted on Sunday morning, at an early age. His death is regretted by a large circle of personal and family friends. Mr Davies was cashier and confidential clerk with Messrs Walter H. Morgan and Rhys, solicitors, Pontypridd, by whom he was held in no small regard, and the head of the firm especially evinced a deep concern in his condition during his prolonged illness. Deceased was interred at Glyntaff Cemetery on Friday, a numerous assemblage accompanying the body from deceased's parents' residence, in Coedpenmaen, to the grave. Mr Davies was for some time acting secretary to the Pontypridd Junior Liberal Association. JAMS JAMS JAMS !-A large assortment of Jams and Bottled Fruits ol the best makers. Always in Stock. Special line, 21b Jar of Pure Jam, at Harris, 75, Taff Street, Pontypridd BAPTIST TEMPERANCE SOCIETY.-A Branch of the Baptist Total Abstinence Society has been formed at Carmel English Baptist Chapel, Pontypridd, and al- ready the members number upwards of 60. The meetings are held at the vestry every Tuesday even- ing, and theKev.'E.E. Probert, Messrs. W.Jones and W. Edwaids take a lively interest in the move- ment. The proceedings take the form of addresses, siaging, recitations, competitions, &c. The secretary is Mr John Harris, and the assistant secretary, Mr T. J. Edwards. LOOK OUT! LOOK OUT!!—For Mari Gruffydd's racy Welsh-English articles on popular subjects, see the present and future issues of the CHRONICLE. ENTERTAINMENT.—A correspondent writes A variety entertainment was given by the Young Men's Bible Class of Wesley Chapel, at Howard's Hall, on the 7th inet, and consisted of statuaries, a van of living waxworks, recitations, &c., and assisted by Miss Lucy Clarke, Miss McMurray, Mr J. John (Alawydd), and Mr Furby. Mr E. P. Mills presided at the piano, and Mr Morgan at the organ. The entertainment opened with a duet for piano and organ, "The Flambeau March," which was a treat to hear. Miss McMurray has a sweet voice, and if this young lady appeared oftener on the stage she would soon be able to hold her own with any of our amateurs in this district. Miss Clarke sang in excellent style, especially in the Children's home" (with tableau), ana drew down the house, but had her last song, Needles and Pins," not been well known, the audience would have been at a loss to understand the words owing to the accompanist. We would suggest, with all due respect, that Mr Morgan would shine better in his own capacity as a tuner, as his touch is far too heavy and stiff to accompany songs. Mr J. John was in his best form, and his rendering of the "Young Brigade" wa3 received with an enthusiastic encore, and gave in response As I'd nothing else to do." Mr R. Furby created roars of laughter by his rendering of the Mystery of a Hansom Cab," and gave in response to an encore Stop the ship." The entertainment was well attended and was a success. TRY HARRIS' 2/- TEA.—No Finer in the world at the price. A mixture of China, Indian, and Cey- lon.—75, Taff Street, Pontypridd. TREFOREST. DBATH or MR BENJAMIN GRIFFITHS.—We regret to announce the death of Mr Benjamin Griffiths, of Tre- forest, which event took place on Tuesday, the 5th instant, at his residence, at an advanced age, after a brief illness. Deceased was present at the banquet recently given in honour of the coming of age of Mr E. LI. Thomas. The following day, however, he was seized with an epipletic fit, from the effects of which he never recovered. Mr Griffiths was a faithful mem- ber and prominent deacon at Libanus Baptist Chapel, Treforest, at which place of worship his loss will be much felt. He leaves a widow and five children,most of the latter being grown up. The mortal remains of deceased were interred on Saturday, a numerous con- course of persons following them to their last resting place. MOUNTAIN ASH. LOCAL BOA.RD ELECTION.—Tnere is considerable animation already over the approaching local board election. The retiring candidates are the following -Ea.st Ward. Colonel Gray and Mr J. Long; West Ward, Messrs James Davies, and W. L. Herbert Pouth Ward, Aldermau Gwiljm Jones. Mr Thomas Edmunds, grocer, Mountain Ash; Mr George, Belle Vue Hotel, Phnrhiwceiber, and Mr T. Davies, collier, Penrhi^ceib^r, are fresh condidates for the seats of the West Ward. Mr J Worthington and the Rev. J. Howell are pressed to come forward as fresh candidates to contest the seats of the East Ward. It ia not probable that anyone will oppose Alderman Jones. PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEIC.-The annual meet- ing of Mabon's Parliamentary committee was held atthe Navigation Hotel on Friday. Mr D. Williams was re-eleoted chairman, Mr F. Smith secretary, and Mr J. Hughes treasurer. Persons were appointed to wait upon the various committees of the collieries and Beek contributions towards the fund. TREHERBERT. THE RAILWAY TUNNEL.—It is expected that the tunnel of the Swansea Bay Railway at Treherbert will be cut through this week, and at the close of the work the men engaged in boring, together with their wives and mothers, will be entertained to supper to- gether. PRE: SENT ATION.A meeting was held last week at Dunraven Schools, to present the Rev Mr Pritchard, Baptist Minister, with a purse containing X22 and a gold watch, the result of subscriptions received from members and friends of the congregation amongst whom he was pastor. Mr Pritchard is about leaving for Newcastle-emlyn. There were about 400 people present, including several ministers of the neighbour- ing churches. THE LATE CAPTAIN GEORGE STONE.—The death was recently announced of Captain George Stone, one of the oldest inhabitants of Weston-super- mare, and the originator of the steam packet traffic between that place and Cardiff. Born at Bleadon in 1802, he had lived to a good old age, and his in- tegrety and general disposition won for him hosts of friends. His daughter lived at Treherbert for some 1 30 years, and ivas the widow of the late John Henry Evans, harpist, &c. He was brought up in the musical I profession, and gave many classical concerts in Lon- don. Subsequently he was in business at Pontypridd, and afterwards at the Cross Keys, Pandy. Hew a; appointed harpist to the Countess of Dunraven, who I reserved for him a piece of land in Treherbert to build the Wyndham Hotel. A splendid monument to his memory has just been completed in the cemetery at Treorky. It is a life-size figure of deceased leaning on his harp, with a scroll of music in his haud, of white marble, mounted on a suitable base. The figare was carved in Italy, and is a capital likeness. The order was given to Mr G. Evans, Treorky, to whom great credit is due fof the way in which it has been carried out. The widow takes this opportunity of thanking the public who kindly offered to contribute towards the cost, but she preferred to bear the entire cost her- self. ALLEGED BURGIARY AT TREALAW- LITTLE BOYS BREAKING INTO A SHOP. "JIMMY THE GLORY" STILL AT LARGE At Pontypridd police-court, on Wednesday, (before Mr T. P. Jenkins and Dr Davies), Thomas Rees, 11 years old, was charged with burglary. Sarah Probert said she managed the shop for her uncle, Thomas Jones. On Thursday last, at 2 o'clock, she locked up the shop, and went to her uncle's house at Pentre. She returned at eight o'clock next morn- ing. She saw a wire netting partly removed from the window of the room where tney kept flour. Tbe wire was fastened by nails. This led her to examine the shop. She missed about a quarter and a half of to- bacco, and a bottle of sweets, of the value altogether of 2s 9d. She gave fnformation to the police. P.C. White said on Tuesday he heara of the shop having been broken into. On Saturday he appre- hended the prisoner. Found him in his widowed mother's house. On the way to the station he said i'I did not break the window, James Williams (alias 'Jimmy the Glory'), broke the wire away, and helped me to get in. I took some tobacco and some sweets, and divided them between us when I came out. We threw the bottle down the tip, and we slept at the coke ovens that night." "Jimmy the glory" had not yet been found. Remanded on bail for a week.

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CORRESPONDENCE. [We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of oar correspondents.] THE TESTIMONIAL TO MR E. LL. THOMAS. To the Editor of the "Chronicle SIR,-Is it intended to publish the names of those who contributed towards the testimonial given to Mr E. Ll. Thomas, The Heath ? As the list was not read at the dinner, many who subscribed would be glad to see it published in your columns. Yours, &c., SUBSCRIBER.

A FOOTBALL CORRECTION. To the Editor of the "Chronicle." SIR,-Is it possible that it takes the whole of the Junior team to try to correct my correction of the above. One would imagine by reading the letter which appeared in your last week's issue that the whole Junior team had met together to discuss what steps should be taken to carry on their deception,and they seamed to have come to the conclusion that it was best to send a letter full of high-sounding jargon, which half of them did not understand. Doubtless the Juniors thought this a grand opportunity to add one to their meagre list of matches won during the season. (By the way, the Juniors have played over 20 matches: out of these they have won about four matches. A grand success, isn't it, looks very flatter- ing on paper.) What was more likely to rupture the decorum" between the two clubs than sending a false report of a match to the press ? What amuses me is that they are negociating for playing a return match. I, as secretary, have not heard a word about it. The Lily whites will play the return match as soon as they have played the first match. In conclusion, I cantend that the facts stated in my letter of the 22nd ult., were true in every respect, and the Lilywhites are still the ".undefeated." THE SECRETARY LILYWHITE F. C. [Surely, there must be some explanation of these decided contradictions. Was there not a referee on the ground who can give an authentic statement as to whether there is any quibbling on either side ?— EDITOR, Chronicle."]

THE RHONDDA VALLEY TRAMWAY. I To the Editor of the "Chronicle." SrR,-Kindly allow me a small space in your paper to answer the indefatigable epistle of Mr George Lucas. He asks why do I take up the cudgel, and persecute the brakedrivers in endea- vouring to earn a living. My dear friend, do you mean to insinuate that I should like to see you and your colleagues without a day's work. No, sir; I have more of the entre nous motto about me than that. Let nothing be done through strife and vain-glory, but in honesty of mind let each esteem others better than himself; let not every man look on his own, but also on the things of others. As regards the deputation-did you not repre- sent the brakedrivers at a recent board meeting ? Did you not make a remark as to the suppression of the tramway ? Be solicitous, do not append the superlative, or else your design will be stupendous. As to the manliness of "Resurgam," perhaps he has the same amount as you, but not bodily, as we know some people are more ostentatious than others. It appears that some are anxious to argue on points which appeared in my letter if I append my name. Argue on what, I should like to know ? To take up public matters is a compli- cated thing, especially from behind a bush. So take care I don't take up my Martini Henry, and fire a good shot again. I remain, yours truly, Britannia, RESURGAM. March 10th, 1889,

YSTRADYFODWG LOCAL BOARD. To the Editor of the "Chronicle." SIR,-Having in view the approaching election in some wards of the above Board, I beg to call the attention of the electors to the following facts with a view of proving. that the Board, as at present constituted, is utterly unfit to remain in power. A short time ago the Board, for the purpose of effecting some private improvements in two streets in Porth, advertised for tenders to do the necessary works. Several tenders were sent in, the lowest tender for repairing Mary Street being JE136 4s 9d, and the highest tender, E187 16s 4d, a difference of £ 51 lis 7d. The lowset tender for repairing Jenkin Street was £ 109 17s, and the highest, E198 8s 9d, a difference of E88 11s 9d. Now, the fact that all contractors are sufficient- ly acquainted with the Public Health Act to have sufficient sureties for the due performance of any contract, it is certain no one would tender for a contract without being prepared to give the necessary sureties. Therefore, the ratepayers rightly expect that the Board should in all such cases accept the lowest tender, especially when the contract price has to be paid by private individuals. In these two cases the Board did nothing of the kind; although the lowest tenderer was prepared to provide sufficient sureties, the contract was given to the highest tenderer, thereby making those unfortunate house owners of Mary Street and Jenkin Street pay the sum of tf40 3s 4d more than what was necessary. Another interesting fact in connection with the repairing of Mary Street is that in a line with Mary Street, and within a few yards of the end of this street, is a long row of houses, the property of one of the members of the Board. These houses are without proper wall accommodation, but this fact is entirely ignored by the Board, and the owner thereof is consequently not called upon to pay his proper share. I don't mean to say that there is jobber in the matter, but I do say that the Board has been guilty of scandalous indiscretion, and that it is the duty of the electors to prevent their return on the Board (when the several vacancies will occur) and have in their places men possessing common sense and sym- pathy with the ratepayers. I am, &c., ELECTOR.

HAT-LIFTING. To the Ed,tor of th* "Chronicle." SIR,-It's not very often that I think, and when I do it is generally about something which does not in the least concern me but lately I have been seriously considering a certain subject which not only concerns all men, but myself in par- ticular. You know, I have no doubt, Mr Editor, by sad experience, that it is the fashion in this barbarous country of ours always to lift your hat when you meet a lady of your acquaintance. Now, what I want to know is this-what benefit is conferred on either party by the action ? and, meantime, trusting that some one of your numerous readers will supply the needful information, I shall pro- ceed to enumerate the various evils that fall to the lot of the hat-lifter. Just let me, for better illus- tration, recount my own experiences. When I go out for a walk of an afternoon, I generally "tog" myself out pretty well, and alwavs wear the national emblem-a tall hat. Well, juiv as I am beginning to feel quite com- fortable, and my hat has nicely adapted iteelf to the varied outlines of my head, pop round a corner comes some young lady of my acquaintance; and, as a matter of course, bang off goes my tile." The result is- a current of congealed atmospheric fluid penetrates my skull,and settles in the mucous membranes of my body (sounds well, that), inevitably followed by coughing and sneezing, accompanied by horrible visions of doctors' bills, Mother Seigel's Syrup, mustard poultices, and the general paraphernalia of a sick room. Perhaps some incredulous reader may think I am stretch- ing a little too far, but just let him wait until time-and his wife-have made as severe inroads amongst his scalp-locks as they have done amongst mine, and he will be thoroughly able to appre- ciate (?) my remarks. But I do not for a moment mean to say that hat-lifting affects everybody alike! There's the young "La-di-da" masher, for instance, who can boast of an abundant crop of head wool, cemented into position by a liberal donation of highly flavoured pomade-the action of raising his hat has no terror for him, except that it may ruffle some of the carefully arranged hairs that cost him so much time and trouble in front of his lo king glass before he sallied out He does not dread catching cold because it would take an East- Indian cyclone, tearing along at 95 miles an hour. to penetrate such a coating of combined grease and wool, leave alone the thick skull that lies under. I know such young men take a pride in taring their heads at the approach of a lady, for the purpose, I suppose, of letting her see their elaborate toilet, but again, everybody is not gifted with such luxuriant tresses as they. My own head pretty much resembles a billiard ball (outwardly, I mean), and it requires very little consideration to see that the action of exposing it to the elements every five minutes is decidedly detrimental to my health, and I know I have got many fellow- sufferers,who choose to bear this inhuman infliction in silence. A wig was recommended to me, and I tried it, but the first windy day I had it on, also siw it off; for ever, as whenever I met a lady, I had no particular desire to be flying after that wig like an escaped lunatic, with a pack of delighted urchins at my heels. Mr Editor, I maintain that this most absurd custom should be abolished, and a sign of recogni- tion, more congenial to both sexes, substituted. Might I suggest the method in force among certain Eastern or Western (I am not sure which) tribes, viz: that of rubbing noses. The idea ought to be hailed with delight by our enlightened society leaders, and at once adopted. In cold, disagreeable weather like this, the friction would engender circulation,and help to restore to its proper colour, the nasal organ, while the close contact of thesaid organ with that of a sweet young lady might lead to something sweeter, and what in such circum- stances might be equally as easily attained-a kiss. Then would be fully realised the beauty and significance of the little verse which runs:— The arms begin to wave about, el The eyes begin to flash, The noses madly intertwine, Then comes the final crash NEMO.

LLANTRISANT SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION. To the Editor of the Chronicle." SIR,-It is wonderful what a number of School Board claimant* there are in our parish. No less than 25 candidates for nine seats. Fertile soil for educa- tional aspirants is the Parish of the Three Saints. However, if the candidates were sieved and well riddled, it is feared that a good number of them would be found far from weight and bulk in matters of such vital importance to the parish as the educational guidance of the rising generation. It is a reflection of comfort to the ratepayers that gentlemen of the culture and experience of Judge Williams and Squire Lewis, of Tynycymmer, are prepared once more t3 offer their services for the benpfit of the ratepayers. It will be a dark day for the educational weal of the country when men of such culture will cease to take interest in the administration of education in their respective districts. The Judge is a host in himself, ana will be a terror to the meddling petty fogger whose only specific mission he presumes is to air his own importance, and to foist his indigestible opinions in an atmosphere which knows him not. We mast have nine, and I have already singled out two whose claims every intelligent voter will readily admit far and away transcends the host of the other competitors. Mr J. P. Williams is a candidate once more. Really, after closely watching Mr Williams, I cannot say that he commands oar encomiastic recognition. If Mr Wil- liams lived less in himself, and more in his surround- ings, it is probable that I might say a word in his favour. Tonyrefail has, however, two other candidates, Mr Gibbon and Mr Thomas Lewis, who deserve support, and I believe that if Mr Williams had any respect for the justifiable claims of some of his neighbours, he might, with some advantage and grace, retire in order to show the parish what a resource is Tonyrefail in the way of supplying men of grit and capacity. Mr Williams' monopoly is somewhat monotonous, and I think that he might retire., at any rate, in order to leave Mr Gibbon and Mr Lewis to have an innings on the School Board. At Cymmer and Hafod we have Messrs Davies, Sims, and Phillips. The latter is alreadv a member of tbe Llanwonno School Board. Good men doubt- less, but too many irons in the fire is a risky policy that runs some danger of defeat, and Mr Phillips might, in the interest of bis pledge of devotion to Llanwonno, retire and let Mr Sims have the field. Mr Sims is a young man, and froin every account of him promises development in the right direction. Mr Damel Davies, Cymmer, would make, with MrJosiah Lewis, the representation of this populous district just. He is a good man, and an educationist in sym- pathy, and Cymmer would be wise to look to its rights oy seeing that Mr Davies be sent to the Board as a colleague to the senior member, Mr Lewis. The upper district reports four claimants. Mrlsh- mael Williams IB an old member, but is, unfortunate- ly, not so vigorous as of old. A younger and equally capable man is found in Mr Obadiah Williams. The younger Williams has all the capacity of tbe senior, with the invaluable qualification of active, youth to support his attendance. Also, Mr Obadiah Williams has shown commendable magnanimity in not offering his services until assured by Mr Ishmael Williams that he was going to retire. Mr Ishmael's re-con- sideration came with some surprise upon the new candidate, and certainly too late for any cbanze of front on his part. Let the district bear this fact in mind, and exercise its discrimination by supporting one they know well, and who has every possible recommendation that will make a good representative. Then, Dinas, vote for Mr Obadiah Williams. Mr Edgar Phillips is certainly a gentleman who will worthily fill the vacancy rendered at Penrhiwfer by the removal from the district of Mr Stewart. Mr Phillips is a good educationist, and haB to boot natural power of grasping the question in its administrative aspect. He has intimate knowledge of the inner work of our elementary schools, and if returned will cer- tainlv acquit himself worthily and efficiently. Llantrisant town and its suburbs have ten candi- dates. Really this is voracious, and inordinate greed on the part of the local "Jerusalem." What can the free and independent burgesses think of allowing such a suicidal ambition to sway the public spirits? Let them take to heart the adage "Grasp all, lose all. Unless we have a very general retirement, the old town will be unrepresented. It is not difficult to se- lect out of the list two or three men. Both Mr Cook and Mr David Williams have proved good men in the past. The vicar also, though a new candidate, is a gentleman that can bring to bear in the deliberations of the Board culture and experience. The other can- didates may claim special fitness, but with such men as we have mentioned to the fore, their sacrifices are unnesessary. Gilfach Goch has two candidates. One Mr King, checkweigher, and the Rev. Camlais Evans. Mr Evans is not unknown to us as a minister of religion, but we did not on such occasions discern any special merits for the position of School Board candidate. His election may be an advantage to Gilfach, bat we be- lieve that candidates who have sons and daughters acting as pupil teachers in some of the board schools would be well advised in not seeking administrative control uDon such boards. Mr Camlais Evans is not a man to abase a position, but the temptation is nevertheless not without its baits. Mr King is a stranger to us. Doubtless he may be able on Fridays to leavethe checking of the coal weights in order to assist in the educational government of the children. One ot the two posts will have to be sacrificed. Is it not best to watch the weights of the trams, especially in these days when the air is fall of good pri-e in coal cutting ? In conclusion. let the ratepayers consider their duty in this matter most seriously. The education of the country, and, in this case, of Llantrisant in particular, demands the calm deliberation of the democracy. Let them look into the claims of all and any candidates who sound the note of retrogression. Ventilating a spurious economy cry is an enemy to the legal privi- leges of the children of working men. These false economists would cripple the appliances and harass the educators. This is not the way to advance the working man's child. Let the poor man feel that in the elementary school it is possible for his child to have such an education as may inspire him to a noble and self-sacrificing ambition, t'uat will lift him to po- sitions of fame and distinction in after life. I JOHN LOCKE. —————————

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Pontypridd Police Court. ¡ Wednesday.—Before the Stipendiary, Mr Godfrey Clark, Dr. Davies, and Mr T. P. Jenkins. UNLICENSED HAWKERS AT POXTYPRIDD.-Shadrach Lee and William Loveridge were charged with hawking without a license.—P.S. McDonald saw both on Tuesday in Wood-road going from door to door offering baskets and boxes for sale.—Lee paid for a license, and was discharged. The other was warned and discharged. Ax INVETERATE DRUNKARD AT PO-,TYPPIDD.-Mary Jones was charged with being drunk. She was' sent to prison three times last year and once this year.-21 days' imprisonment. AFFILLKTION AT CDDlER.-J olm Williams was charged with being the father of the illigetimate child of Mary Jones.—Mr Phillips, of Aberdare, was for defendant, who, on behalf of his client, acknowledged the paternity.—To pay 3/6 a week, the usual expenses and costs. "BOA FIDES" AT DINAS.—John Price. John Morris, David Miles, and James Roberts were charged with a violation of the Sunday Closing Act.—P.C. Weeks said on the 3rd inst. he visited the Colliers' Arms, and saw Price, Miles, and Roberts there with beer. The same afternoon he visited the house again, and saw the three. Morris came in from the back. Saw the landlady, and asked how she could account for his being at the back. There was a charge of his exposing his person at the back several times during t ie previous hour. She said she did not know, but supposed a lad must have let him in. Miles, Roberts, and Price lived beyond the three miles. Morris slept 40 yards from the public house on the Saturday night.—Price and Roberts were fined 10/- each, Morris 201-. and Price 25/ CHARGE OF INFRINGEMENT AGAINST A PCBLICAN.— William Daglan, landlord of the Colliers' Arms, was charged with unlawfully supplying beer on Sunday, the 3rd inst. Mrs Daglan said Morris told her he came from Ferndale.—Fined 20/ CHARGE OF STEALING A RING AT TON.—Hannah Williams, of Ton, was charged with stealing a ring at the Windsor Hotel, Ton, on Tuesday. Richard Jones, grocer, living next door to the hotel, said he was at the hotel. He had a ring on the little finger of his left hand. Defendant was drinking there, and she came round to him,caught 11 I his left hand, and shook it. After that he missed the ring. Charged defendant with having taken it, but she denied. The ring zould not have slipped off his finger.-William Thomas Lewis, butcher, said he saw the ring on Mr Jones' finger. Both prosecutor and defendant were a little elevated with drink. Saw defendant take hold of prosecutor's hand several times, and also saw her take the ring from his finger, and put it on her middle finger. She did so openly, and winked at him at the time. She left at quarter past ten,and the ring was then on her finger. Mr Jones did not complain of having lost the ring until she had left.-IVilliam Davies, son of the landlord of the Windsor Hotel, said he saw the ring on Mr Jones' finger, and afterwards on defendant's finger. She left with the ring on her finger. He went with prosecutor to look for defendant and found her by the Gelli Hotel. Said to her, Look here, Mrs Williams, you have got the ring, give it up at at once, and then there will be no bother." She replied, You have nothing to do with it." She drew the ring off her left hand, and held it tight in the right hand. He then said You have got it in your right hand now, give it up." She would not, and would not open her hand.-P.C. Richards arrested prisoner. She denied all knowledge of the ring.—Sent to prison for 14 days. STEALING CAKES AT" PORTH. —John Theodore Rowley, 10 years, and Thomas Sidlow, 11 years, were charged with stealing cakes from a shop.- Charles Broad, greengrocer, said having lost things from his shop lately he watched last Mon- day. About 8 o'clock in the evening he saw defendants by the window. First, one went into the shop, and on his leaving the other entered and took a bun. This was Sidlow. The other boy ran away.—P.C. Lewis Llewellyn said he arrested both boys. In answer to the charge Sidlow said I only took a bun, but he (pointing to the other) took cakes." Rowley denied having been in the shop.—Ordered to have six strokes each. WOUNDING AT PONTSHONORTON.—John Owen was charged with wounding.—Hannah Sheppard, wife of Frederick Sheppard, living at Ponshonorton, said her husband left her six years ago, and she had not heard from him since. She lived as wife with defendant, and had done so for three years last August. Defendant was a sinker. On Tuesday, the 5th inst., he came home at 3.30, and said he would lie down, and told her to call him at 5 o'clock. She called him repeatedly. He worked at the Albion Colliery. When he did get up he struck her in the mouth with his fist. She thought he was not awake. She threw a plate at him and ran out. After being out for about a minute she opened the door to re-enter, and had the poker on her head. which inflicted a wound. Defendant said at once he was very sorry, and said he would not have done it for the world if he could have helped it. She fetched a policeman.— Mr Benjamin Morgan Lewis, surgeon, said he saw complainant the following morning. He found a cut on the right side of the front of her head, two inches long. It had been stitched and bandaged the night before. If inflammation had set in it might have been serious, but now it was healed quite up. Sent to prison for a month, and to pay the costs, or 14 days' additional.

WIPING ACCIDENT AT LLWYNPIA. SEVEN MEN INJURED. At No. 1 Pit of the Glamorgan Coal Company, Llwynpia, on Thursday morning the cage was accidentally overwound, and seven were more or less injured. At a quarter past six the third cage was being lowered with its complement of men, when the hitcher, Walter Dare, noticed that it was descending at an unusual rate, and with great presence of mind he let the fans. upon which the cage generally rests at the pit bottom, drop, and thus allowed it free passage into the sump. The engine man at the top had slackened speed before the sump planks were reached, and the concussion was, therefore, not great. As it was, however, the men in the bottom part of the cage received a very severe shock, but no one was fatally injured, and 9 out of the 10 men in the cage escaped unhurt, No damage, however, was done to the engine, cage, or winding gear. The following were THE INJURED MEN :— Edward Davies, 23a, Tyntyla. Road, fracture of left thigh bone. Ed. Hammond, 77, Tyntyla Road (25), frastare of right thigh bone. William Pryce, 9, Conrt Terrace, (36), bruised ankle. Moses Humphreys, 27, Court Street, (19), fractured thigh. John Jones, Miskin Road (35), bruised ankle. Thomas Milsom, 7, Holy Hood, (18), single, braised leg. rhomas Kelly, iPenygraig, (56), braised back and bowels. Mr Dan Evans, the manager was on the spot, and directed the men to be conveyed home, where they were attended by Dr Washington David and other medical gentlemen. The engine man on duty was Thomas Lewis, the oldest and most experienced man in tile employ of the Gla- morgan Coal Company.

A PUBLIC CLOCK FOR PO TYPRIDD. At the monthly meeting of the Pontypridd Chamber of Trade, held at Coombee's restaarant on Tuesday night, Mr Snape announced that Mr Jabez Evans, Llantwit, and Mr Edwin Phillips, butcher, Ponty- pridd, had instructed him to inform tie chamber that thev were willing to provide, at their own expense, a public clock for the town, and to request the chamber to fix upon a suitable site. This announcement was I received with applause, and a hearty vote ot thaaks was unanimously passed to the gentleman namd. The I town has long been in Bad need of a publie timekeeper.

Y GOLOFN GYMREIG. Pob qohebiae.thau i'w hanfon Vr Swyddfa^ ANERCHIAD [ Dr. W. E. Thomas, Bridgend, a Mi88 Ira, rihom-te, Nelson, ar acialysur ea piiodas. Dyma i Edmund amodiad,—yn gyson A geisiai trwy gari ,d Ac o'i gwir fodd mown modd mad, Dyma l'w wen ei aymuniad. I Domaa fwyn ei dymer—a'i fanon Fwynaidd ar bob auiaer, Boed llewndid byd a ilonder I wneyd ell hoes yo wynder. A gras i ddringo grisiau—bywyd pur Y byd pell difryohau Hwylio bywyd uwchlaw beiatl Fo nodwedd Lyf eu&id y ddall. Gwraig o 8.Dian fel liaonati;-o rinwedd Fel yr enwog i.rab; DIl wiHI fel MairJudea, Fo'r Fair hon-di,-i-in a di. Hyles weicyddes rin weddol-i'w gwr Yn goron wastadol; MewD gwiwi«H> i neb yn cl— Tlwa eirin. t-u:a airiol. Ymholi i ymweled-Ue bo'r ing— Llwybrau ..ngen cbwilied LL. we Ioes lleiuau ar led Ail i'w gwr law-.igored." Yn Israel fel yo fam-uchel enw, Dilychinaidd a dinam; A'r gwr gwir, oy "vir bob cam, Fo a'i lwybrau fel Abr'ano. Enwog dros ftchos ucbel-Daw a'i Fab, Hyd fedd trwy bob awel, Mewn gras Esaias la,- n sel, Yn ei ddwxiid yn Ddaniel. Dodi enaint eu d,niau-law lesol I laesa gofidiau; Tyner ea bryd i barhau Fo lewyrcb claf welyau. Teml i'r Ion fo'ch ty acnl rad—yr ebyrth Cerabaidd addoliad; Dau yn dau dan dywyniai Boddlou wyneb tirion Tad. 0 daw un awr tyw d)oll.Il-.iogorwch Ya nghariad y meichiau; Duw j gras ni ad groesau, 0 chewch hwynt, ond i'ch hiachau. Boed i chwi hir oes uwoh croorau-s bywyd Heb wae ar eich llwybrau; 0 Dinw lor bydd di i'r dd iU Yn nodded hir flynyddau. Town Supply Stores, T. W. JO NEa, Pontypridd.

GWEN (SMILE). Dws ami llwiog doa eymledd-yw gwen Gwyd megis canwylledd; Aurora ar eirwiredd Enaid gwr er oewid gwedd. Translation. A blithesome poesy conveying solemnity-a. smile Flashing like a bright beam [is. 19 Of Anrora Borealis, on the veracity Of man's soul in ohanging countenance. CERFLUNYDD (SCULPTOR). Cerflunydd a gwy ei bwyedd-dur fin Dry fynor yn rinedd 0 gu foes, wisg gofus wedd Arferol a gwir fawredd. ETO. Cyfallwy dewin eyfeilliaid-ydi Cerfiedydd drycb telaid; Crewr, nen lnniwr o laid, Fyw hanes ar nwyf enaid. Translation. A sculptor from his fluent hammering-with point- Converts marble into a virtue [ed steel, Of pleasing morality that wears an aspect Invariably associated with true greatness. AGAIN. A oo-efficient twin-like diviner-the sculptor is. And statuical embellisher; Creator, and delineator of History, based on soul animation. BBI ALLEN. Per adlaw anian, a'r prydlonaf-oll Yw'r friallen-blaetiaf Wawr o hedd, uwoh blagur haf Ddyg huan o fedd gauaf. AP RICHARD. '—

A REAL TREAT FOR BREAKFAST.—Harris' MILD CURED BACON. Try it. 75, Taff Street, Ponty- pridd.

TSINGCXAR TENrTIESo-King John gave several lands at Kepperton and AtteriOii, in Kent, to Solo- mon Attefield, to be held by this singular service; That as often as the king should be pleased to cross the sea, the said Solomon, or his heirs, should be obliged to accompany him, to hold his ma esty < head, if there should be occasion for it-Iltilat is, if I.e should be sea-sick"; and it appears by the record in the Tower, that this same o.rce of head. holding was actually performed in the reign ot Edward I. i

A CRUEL STEPMOTHER.. At the Middlesex Sessions, before Mr. J. i*. Fletcher, Alice Eason, of New Windsor Road, South Hackney, surrendered to her bail to answei an indictment charging her with violently assault), ing Helen Eason, her stepdaughter, and occasion- ing her actual bodily harm, by striking her on the head with the buckle end of a sti uj>, and then tliiig. ins her down a flight of stairs. The prosecution waS instituted by the Society for the PL-evetitioii of Cruelty to Children, which was represented by Mr. Colain Mr. W. J. Abram appearing for the defen- dant.-Tlie pi,oeectitriy., ati intelligent little girl, arrei 11 years, stated that the prisoner Svas her step. nTother, and on Saturday night, Feb. she was in 1 lodger's room upstairs minding a baby, when tht prisoner called her down and asked her if she had washed up some tea things. Before she could say that site had not done so, she struck her with the heavy buckle at the end of a strap on the top of her head, causing it to bleed. She then pushed hot right down Llie stair,I)r. Bottoinley, of Cadogan Terrace, Victoria Park, said the wound on the top of the child's head might have turned out very serious indeed.—In the result prisoner was found guilty of a common assault, and after conaemnmg her brutal conduct, Mr. Fletcher sentenced her to six weeks' imprisonment.

ALLEGED EMBEZZLEMENT. # Atthe Highgate Police Court, London, Frederick Henry Delich. (ooj, commercial traveller, of 125, Aldecsgate Street, E.C., was charged on remand with stealing nine pairs of boots of the value Ol £ 2 18s. <id. and with appropriating to his own u«0 Ga. 2d. received ou behalf of his employers, Messrs. Hutchins and May, boot and shoe manu. facturers, of Bristol.—Mr. Donald May gave evi. dence that the prisoner entered the service of hie firm about a year since at a salary of £ o a week. He was to bring business amounting to £ J/U a week. The prisoner was dismissed in July of last year, and then taken on again xipon commission. He was told he must not receive any accounts, and the customers were advised not to pay him, but. to send direct to the prosecutors at Bristol. A Nl r. Soper, of Hornsey, however, it was stated, paid liim f26 Gs. 2d. He (witness) met him one iiiglit last week and gave him into custody. Alt. Ricketts applied foraremand asimportnntintonna. Lion had been given to the police, and they re- quired time to make inquiries.—Mr. Raymond, who defended the prisoner, said he had a comp ete answer to the charge. It was merely a question of account, and he should be able to prove thab the prosecutors now owed the prisoner money, n# could give a good account of the boots.—A remand for a fortnight was granted, the prisoner beiu^ admitted to bail. —