The Pontypridd Chronicle and Workman's News

LLANTRISANT SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION. • DECLARATION OF THE POLL. The election of nine members for the Llantrisant School Board for the ensuing three years took place on Friday, and the result was declared on Saturday at Pontypridd by Mr E. C. Spickett, returning officer, as follows :— ELECTED. John Mansel Sims, Hafod, 2,301. E. M. Phillips, mining engineer, Penrhiwfer, 1,990. Obadiah Williams, colliery clerk, Dinas, 1,603. Daniel Davies, cashier, Cymmer, 1,484. John Phillip Williams, Tonyrefail, 1,473. T. P. Gibbon, colliery manager,Llantrisant,1,309. Thomas John, farmer, Llantrisant, 1,279. Z. A. Cook, Llantrisant, 1,117. Moses Rowlands, Williamstown, 1,049. NOX-ELECTED. Evan Lewis, farmer, Llantrisant, 921. Thomas King, Gilfach Goch, 871. Rev. T. P. Hughes, vicarage, Llantrisant, 783. Rev. T. C. Evans, Congregational minister, Gil- fach Goch, 696.' W. White Phillips, Hafod, 615. Taliesin Morgan, Horse and Groom, Llantrisant, 563. John Lewis, tailor, Llantrisant, 361. Ishmael Williams, stationer, Dinas, 249. Ebenezer Davies, Pleasant Villa,Llantrisant, 122. LOOK OUT LOOK OUT!For Mari Gruffydd's racy Welsh-English articles on popular subjects, see the present and future issues of the CHRONICLE.

ASSAULT ON A VENDJR OF GRE,N PEAS AT PONTYPRIDD. ATTACK WITH A STONE. At the Rhondda police-court, on Monday, (be- fore the Stipendiary and Mr T. P. Jenkins), John Francis was charged with wounding VJilliam Coopey. Complainant, a pig-dealer, said on Saturday night he saw defendant in High Street. He (com- plainant); was selling peas. Defendant called for a pennyworth of peas, and was served. He paid one penny for it. It was just after 11 o'clock. Some time after defendant came and asked for his change for the sixpence he paid. Told him it was a penny he gave. They had a dispute, and defen- dant took up a stone, and threw it, striking and cutting through his left ear. The blow stunned him. He was about 10 or 12 yards off. Went to a doctor, who put two stitches in his ear. Henry Valentine said after defendant had eaten the peas he came to his oyster stall. Then went back again to complainant. After again leaving complainant's stall he saw defendant stoop down and pick up something. Could not see what, but immediately after Coopey's ear was cut with a stone. When defendant ran away he followed him, and caught hold of him, telling him to stop, as someone wanted him. Gave him in charge of the police. P.C. Adams said he arrested defendant. On being charged with throwing the stone he denied it. Fined £ 3, or six weeks' imprisonment. SELLING OFF SELLING OFF!! G. Oliver's Great Annual Clearance Sale of Boots and Shoes will commence on Saturday, at 85, TAFF STREET, PONTYPRIDD. ———————

RORTH RATEPAYER'S PROTECTION j ASSOCIATION. THE RECENT VESTRY MEETING AND SSLECTION OF OVERSEERS FOR LLANWONNO. On Ttlesday evening a meeting of ratepayers was held at the Washington Temperance Hotel, Porth, (the room having been kindly lent for the occasion by Mr Newton), to take into consideration certain matters connected with the vestry meeting for Llanwonno parish at Pontypridd. Those present were of an influential and representative charac- ter, and included gentlemen from Porth, Hafod, ^Pontypridd, &c. The chair was occupied by Mr Councillor T. Jones, Maindy. The question of the legality, or otherwise, of the vestry meeting was discussed at length. It was explained that about 12 months ago, at a numerously-attended vestry meeting held at Pontypridd, a resolution was passed to the effect that in future all vestry meetings be called by means of notices placed on all church and chapel doors in the parish. This, it was contended, had not been complied with in connection with the recent vestry referred to. The salary, both retros- pectively and prospectively, voted to the rate col- lector, Mr William Phillips, was also considered to be exorbitant, and most unusual if not irregular. As to the appointment of overseers for the ensuing year, the fact that the name of Mr John Morgan, Hafod, had been omitted from the list of candi- dates selected was strongly commented upon and protested against, and a resolution was unani- mously passed approving of a petition submitted from the ratepayers, and another from the associ- ation, in favour of the re-election of Mr Morgan. i A numerous deputation was appointed to attend before the bench of magistrates on Wednesday, with the view, if possible, of securing the objeet of the petitions. A substantial sum was also con- tributed in order to obtain the services of a legal advocate on the occasion. The meeting was of a advocate on the occasion. The meeting was of a unanimous description. I CADBUBY'S COCOA is absolutely pure. It contains all the essential of a perfect diet, is free from added matter, and as a seothing, Btrength- sustaining beverage is unequalled.

EGLWYSILAN SCHOOL BOARD. COMMUNICATION FROM LORD SALIS- BURY. OPENING OF CILFYNYDD NEW SCHOOLS. A DEMONSTRATION DECIDED UPON. The monthly meeting of the above Board was beld OB Monday afternoon, at the Castle Hotel, Taff's well, when th3re were present:—Mr Council- lor H. Anthony, J.P., (chairman), Rev T. W. Jones, Messrs D. Morris, D. Williams, E. Jenkins, and J. Morgan with Mr T. Thomas, clerk; and Mr T. Rowland, architect. CONTINUATION SCHOOLS. The Clerk read the following letter which the chairman had received from the secretary of the Earl of Salisbury, Prime Minister, in reply to the receipt of a memorial passed by the board at the previous meeting in favour of Contiauation Schools: — London, March 15,1889. Sifi,—I am directed by the Marquess of Salisbury to acknowledge the receipt of the memorial which you have addressed to him on behalf of the Eglwys- ilan School Board urging that effect should be°given by legislation to the specified recommendations of the recent Royal Commission on Edacation. I have to say in reply that your recommendations on this subject will receive the careful consideration of Her Majesty's Government. I am, Sir, Your obedient servant, ScHOMBKEG H. M'DoNALD. H. Anthony, EBJ. The Clerk reported that a sum of £400 had been received from the overseers of the parish since the previous meeting. It was decided to advertise for a master for Cil- fynydd School, at a salary of JE80 a year and half the government grant; and also for an assistant master, salary £ 45 and half the grant. Mistress M%ud and Nellie Mountjoy, of Caer- philly, were accepted as pupil teachers at Cilfynydd, the former as a second year and the latter as first year teacher. It was decided to open new schools at Cilfynydd on Tuesday next, at 2.30, Mr A. Thomas, M.P., Mr L. Gordon Lenox, J.P., Mr W. Lewis, Mr D. Ellis, and other local gentlemen to be invited to be present on the occasion, and take part in the opening ceremony. Tea will be given to 400 children during the after- noon, the tender of Mr J. Coombes, confectioner, Pontypridd, at 6d per head, being accepted for that purpose. A subscription list was opened, amongst the subscriptions promised were three guineas from the Chairman,and a guinea each from Mr T. Thomas, clerk, and Mr T. Rowland, architect. Mr G. Griffiths, contractor of Cilfynydd Schools, &c., attended before the Board, and asked to be allowed an amount on account of the balance due to him in connection with the contract. He explained that he suffered a considerable loss in oaerying out the work, which was now nearly completed, and he asked for a further moiety of £400. Mr Griffiths said he had lost nearly £300 on the job, having done the work too well to pay, whereas if he had his hands free last summer he could have built 50 cottages, and making X20 clear on each, he would have received a profit of £1,000, instaad of giving hi? time for nothing, and losing X300 in addition. Besides, he had paid over X20 turnpike charges, and the turn- pike gate had not been placed on the Cilfynydd Road when he undertook the contract. He had tried to obtain assistance to throw the turnpike gate into the canal. (Laughter.) He would never take a contract again. Contracts had to be cut so fine nowadays that they could not possibly pay. They could net get men to do work for the money that was calcu- lated upon. He, therefore, hoped, in these circum- stances, that the Board would assist him in addition to the amount of the contract. They could do it very well by allowing him extra on the additional work. The Board felt that they had no power to do any- thing for Mr Griffiths beyond the terms of the con- tract, and paying him a fair and reasonable price for the extra work done. After a lengthy discussion, during which Mr Griffiths pleaded hard for consideration, it was decided to pay him a sum of f300 at once in con- nection with the contract. This was the business. No MORE DEAF.—Nicholson's Patented Artificial Ear Drums cure Deafness and Noises in the Head in all stages. 132 page Illustrated Book, with full des- cription. free.-Address J. H. Nicholson, 21, Bedford Square, Lcndon, W.C.

FOOTBALL. MARITIME (PONTYPRIDD) v. PENRHIWFER ROVERS. These teams met on the Maeaycoed grounds, Pontypridd, on Saturday afternoon, in splendid weather, and the ground was in capital condition. The game was of a fast description, and the home team passed and ran well. The visitors were hope- lessly. overmatched, and in the end were defeated by a goal, five tries, and six minors to nil. Tries were scored for the winners by J. Connelly (4), G. Welsh, W. Kilford, and B. Dickinson, one each. PONTYPRIDD JUNIORS v. PONTYPRIDD SECOND. This, the last match in connection with the Ponty pridd Club, will take place on Ynysyngharad Grounds on Saturday afternoon next, when a good match is expected. Both teams will be fully re- presentative. In the previous match the Juniors defeated their elder opponents by a single point. Kick off at 4 o'clock. HOME SWEET HOME.—The sweetest houses in this town are those where Hudson's Soap is in daily use. It leaves no smell. Is quick, safe, and sweet. Solendid for washing Flannels and Woollen Underclothing. Sold everywhere. For Family use in Dozens and Half-Dozens, also in 141b. aad28!b. boxes.

TALK IN THE TRAIN. [By PERPETUAL GOSSIP.] The talk is that the colliers of this district will liave to give up "yrhen lamp anwyl," as many of -them call the two-thirds shielded Claany, for the tecent experiments conducted in the presence of managers and workmen have proved the favourite lamp to be ansafe. The whole shielded must be gone in for, and the lock shielded will be preferable -even to that. V This is a victory for the inspector, for it was he who began condemning the old lamp, and to him, of -esurse, the consequent credit is due. • • It is now said that in a current of 15 feet per second, with gas amounting to 9 5 per cent., mixed with 90 5 -Of air, the lamp exploded, and that it was ansafe even at 10 feet per second, for the gauze became so hot as to suggest the likelihood that it would explode if removed. The talk is that the promised revision of the sliding scale has given very great satisfaction among the colliers, and there is no doubt they will watch very closely the construction and extent of the changes to be made. The house coal men consider they have a special grievance to ventilate. When the standard Was reduced from Is 8d to Is 5id, they lost 15 per cent., and although the wages have since gone up 15 per cent., they have found to their cost that they do not earn as much as they used to. The explanation is simple enough. Say the men earaed a Xi a week, and 15 per cent, or 3a in the X, were taken off, that would reduce the men's wages to 17s per week. When that is fixed as the standard, and the men are given an increase of 15 per cent.,it does not mean that they are going to get 110£1 a week again,as they used to get, for 15 per cent, upon 17s is rat aer less than 2s Id. The colliers have only lately discovered this, and they consider that they have been wheedled out of their rights to a material extent for a long time. We may depend upon it, therefore, that they will watch their interests in this direction in future. The talk is that a lively discussion took place on Taesday evening in connection with the Porth Rate- payers Protection Association as to the recent vestry meeting at Pontypridd, when the sum of 23oc was "Voted to Mr Wm. Phillips, the rate collector for Llanwonno parish, as salary for the year. It was contended th it the mjeting was not a properly con- vened one, and the ratepayers are determined to place a veto upon such hole-and-corner gatherings in the future. Why should the vestries of Llanwonno parish not be called by means of notices on chapel as well as church doors, the same as every other parish in the union ? Why persist in making fish of one parish officer, and flash of another ? This vexed question should be thoroughly sifted, and the agitation move- ment is in the right hands to that end,it is gratifying to know. Let no stone be left unturned with the ,'View of getting at the root of the affair. It is said that Tuesday next will be a red-letter-day at Cilfynydd, when the new schools thereat, erected by the Eglwyailan Board, will be formally opened by Mr Alfred Thomas, M.P. for the division. Other gentlemen from the district will take part in the ceremony, and at the close of the actual opening pro- ceedings a tea will be given to about 400 children at the schools; The good folk of Cilfynydd will, there- fore, on Tuesday be entertained to an intellectual and bodily treat at the expense of the school board. It is the talk that the acceptance of a call to the pastorate of Tabernacle, Pontypridd, by the Rev. J. R. Jones, Llwynpia, is an acquisition to the town. He stands almost alone in this district for the true ring of Cymric eloquence and hioyl. All denominations should unite to welcome Mr Jones to Pontypridd with cordial pleasure. He is, indeed, a prince amongst his .brethren. The talk is that there will be a warm discussion at the Pontypridd Local Board when the question of the ratification of the contract for the erection of the Free Library will come on for consideration. There is a section which is not prepared to submit to the recommendation of the committee in the matter. Scene: a railway train (or rather w, "cosy" third class Taff Vale Company's carriage) on the way from Cardiff one evening this week. Passenger addressing school board member: I hear that vMr Julian's -tender for tne Free Library contract at Pontypridd lias been aacepted. School Board Member: Well no, not quite; it has been accepted by the committee, tut it has to go before the Local Board yet-the tender has passed the House of Commons,bat it must yet come before the House of Lords. Chorus—"Ha, ha, ha," from fellow passengers. « There Is a talk that the "ladies" of Porth and neighbourhood are prone to, if not fond of, eaves- dropping." At a recent meeting of the Ystradyfodwg Local Board, the inspector of nuisances for No. 3 district reported that several ladies had complained to him that the skirts of their dresses had been soiled by eavesdroppings from the houses. Eavesdroppers," As a rule, are to be found in the immediate vicinity of keyholes. Can this be so of the fair inhabitants of Porth ? Hush, no I However, the annoyance is to he done away with. The board have determined to pravent any more eavesdroppings falling on the skirts of ladies' dresses. It is surely a nuisance for eaves- droppings to soil even the nether parts of the petticoat .community who are given to "eavesdropping." ♦ "The talk has reached my ears that a cowardly and brutal attack was made upon a poor drunken fellow in Taff-streei, Pontypridd, shortly after eleven o'clock on Monday night last. The ruffian lived in the immediate neighbourhood of the Trallwn, and the horrible manner in which he butchered" his indefensible victim was really disgraceful. It is a pity the police were not about. The luxuries of a plank bed and prison bars would be too good for such a reprehensible brute. Otar streets at night are positively dangerous when such villians are about. The talk is that the contingent of emergency police who left Pontypridd for tha scene of the Cardigan- shire tithe riots a fortnight ago have returned safe and sound. No limbs were broken nor heads cracked, and it is gratifying to know that, on their spart, the holiday was an appreciable one, in fact, they seem to hope that the farmers "down west will again refuse to pay the degwm, so that another trip may be afloaded them. The talk also is that one of the police is to be recommended for decoration with the Victoria Cross, in recognition of a certain conspicu- ous act of gallantry while on active service, amongst the savage outlaws of Sir Aberteift. Bravo Sergt.

CORRESPONDENCE, [We do not hold ourselves responsible for the I opinions of oar correspondents.] .f r T FOOTBALL CORRECTION. To the Editor of the "Ghrotide" SIR,- Will you kindly allow me, through the colamns of jour valuable paper,to correct a few errors which appeared in the report of the fcot~all match between Treherbert 3rd XV. and Pontypridd Lily- whites, played at Treherbert, on Thursday, March 14th. The score should read—Treherbert 3rds, 2 tries (1 disputed) and 6 minors; Lilywhites, 2 minors. This, evidently, is not a drawn gsme. If this does not satisfy the Lily white team, we are willing to play them a match on Good Friday, on the Peny- iraig grounds, for a match ball of the best quality, providing they bring the Bame team as played at Tre- With regard to the insinuation that we played roughly, I beg to repudiate the same, and fancy, if any side required an insurance against accidents, it was not the Lilywhites, bat the Treherbert 3rds. Thanking you in anticipation, I am, Sir, yours &c., THOMAS E. LLOYD, Secretary, Treherbert 3rd Football Club.

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THE PUBLICANS AID THE SUNDAY- CLOSING ACT. CONFERENCE OF LICENCED VICTUAL- LERS AT ABERDARE. J A largely attended conference of licensed vic- tuallers was held at the Queen's Hotel, Aberdare, on Thursday. Delegates representing nearly the whole of Sooth Wales were present. Mr Thomas Rees, Aberaman, presided. A discussion took place with reference to the recent lontroversy respecting the Sunday-closing Act, and the following resolution was adopted That this conference of licensed victuallers of the whole of South Wales learns with pleasure that the Government has consented to consider the ad- visability of appointing a select committee or Royal Commission to enqnire into the working of the Sun- day-closing Act, and it hopes that H.M.'s Ministers will see their way clear to the immediate appoint- ment of a committee or commission, believing and knowing that the operation of the Act during the past six years has injuriously affected the habits and morals of the people of the principality.

SERIOUS AFFAIR AT PENYGRAIG EXPLOSION AT THE NO. 3 PIT. FOUR MEN BADLY INJURED. CONSIDERABLE EXCITEMENT. About eleven o'clock on Thursday morning the neighbours of Penygraig and Ffrwd Amos were thrown into considerable agitation by the tidings that an explosion had taken place in the No. 3 Pit, in the house coal seam. The pit is about 150 yards deep, and between 150 and 200 men and boys are employed in it. The shaft is situate at a place locally known as Hendregwilym, and clese to one of the deep shafts of the Naval Steam Coal Collieries, the scene of former terrible explo- sions and the loss of many lives. The explosion on Thursday morning was limited to one heading, called "Heading Wyth Awr." In one stall there were employed a man named Ivor Davies, and two youths maned Caradog Davies and David John. A haul.er named John Rosser was passing with his horse, drawing a team of loaded trams. Rosser was resting his horse, aud sitting on the shaft between the animal and the foremost tram of the team, when he heard suddenly great rush- ing roise, and the next moment found himself in the midst of fire, and lying against the side of the roadway, the frantic horse crushing him. He however, succeeded in extricating himself, and then hurried towards the bottom of the pit. In a few minutes all the men employed in the pit, in a state of great alarm, were rushed to the main arteries of the workings. It soon transpired where the explosion had occurred, and the men directed their hurried footsteps in that direction for the purpose of rendering assistance to com- rades in the heading above-mentioned. They soon came upon Ivor Davies, Caradog Davies, and David John, whom they found severely burnt. The poor fellows were immediately taken to the bottom of the shaft and oil was applied to their burns. They were then conveyed home, where they were attenied by Dr Evan Naunton Davies and Dr. Roberts, of Penygraig. It seems that in the said heading was a vacant stall, with the dan- ger sign at the entrance. It is not known whether one of the last-named three went into that stall, or whether a fall took place in it, forcing the gas into the stall in which the three were working, and which ignited at their naked lights. Measures were in progress, by constructing a new airway, to improve the veatilation in that stall. The injured ones were on Thursday night as well as might be expected, David John being the greatest sufferer.

SINGULAR ACTION AT THE GLAMORGAN- SHIRE ASSIZES. TRAVELLING EXPENSES FROM AMERICA. At the Glamorganshire Assizes on Monday, the executors of the late Mr Shapland, of Cardiff, were sued by the friends of a girl who had been sent for by the deceased from America. She, however, arrived in England after Mr 1 Shapland's death, and the action was brought to recover the expense incurred in coming to England. A ver- dict for the plaintiff was given.

THE PONTYPRIDD MANSLAUGHTER CASE. At the Glamorganshire Assizes, on Saturday, David Roberts, of Pontypridd, sued Thomas Morgan, butcher, of the same place, for £ 500 damages for injuries sustained through the dis- charge of a gun by the defendant on the 24th of August, 1887. Mr Arthur Lewis appeared for plaintiff defendant was undefended by counsel, though Mr E. C. Spickett, of the firm of Spickett and Sons, Pontypridd, rendered him valuable assistance. There was a counter claim for £500 for trespass by plaintiff into defendant's house. The action was brought by the man whose arm was injured during the scuffle for the gun in the manslaughter case, and the facts are well known to our readers. The jury returned a verdict for plaintiff for £20, and gave theif fees to the plaintiff.

SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST A GIRL AT LLWYNPIA., t "KEEP YOUR HANDS FROM PICKING AND STEALING." I A CHILD'S PECCADILLOES ENCOURAGED BY HER STEP-MOTHER. 7- At the Ystrad Police Court, on Monday, (before the Stipendiary), Rachel Ann Emmanuel, 14 years of age, was charged with stealing a purse containing £1 4s and a pocket kerchief. Emma Jenkins, wife of David Jenkins, collier, said the kerchief produced was hers. She missed it last Wednesday from the washstand in her bedroom. Defendant was living with her as servant. After being asked about the missing kerchief defendant went away. On Thursday evening, after searching the house, she went to the closet, and there, upon a wall, the kerchief was found. The purse and two small keys pro- duced were also found at the same time with the kerchief. There was no money in the purse. Mark Morris, lodging in the same house, said on Tuesday night he left his purse on the dressing table before going to work at night. There was in it a sovereign, half-a-crown, a shilling, and a sixpence. Two small keys were also in the purse. He missed the purse on Thursday, at about 5 o'clock. He went with the previous witness to the police station with the purse and kerchief. Defendant was there, and she said "I took the purse from the table in your room." On being asked what she had done with the money, she said, "I took it-home, and gave it to my mother on Wednesday night." P.C. Marcombe said from what the prisoner said, he arrested her step-mother, and charged her with receiving the money from defendant, knowing it to have been stolen. She said "I never saw it.1 The daughter said "Don't tell lies, you put it in a piece of rug when I gave it to you," the woman said no. Both were bailed out. On Friday the girl said the money was down the closet of the house where it was taken. They cleaned out the closet, but found no money. The girl then said "It is no use searching here, it is not here." She then said to her step-mother "You told me to say something to get you free, so that you should not get the blame for it." The mother said No, I did not." Remanded until Wednesday, at Pontypridd, when she was bound over to appear when called upon.

EXTRAORDINARY LETTER TO THE YSi'RAYFODWG LOCAL BOARD. AMUSING DEFINITIONS OF PVBLIC DUTY. WAS IT FROM "JACK THE RIPPER?" THREATS AND INUENDOS. At the Ystradyfodwg Local Board meeting, held on Friday at Pentre, Mr D. Evans, J.P., in the chair, The Clerk (Mr W. H. Morgan) said he had re- ceived the following, letter :— I Porth, Pontypridd, March 12th, 1888. To the Charman, of the Ystrad Bord. Sir, How long is things to stand as it is, the scavening is Tiping at Britania. in the River and on the rode, and not doin the rode as spicefied, and Jinkins, timber marchant, as bilt the Codcae's House out scaving stip, and what about the day work. Where is Mithias how. (Great laughter.) Fair play to rate payars. Cymmer Co. Tiping in rivar. (Re- newed laughter, with various nods at Mr T. Griffiths.) The Clerk (proceeding).— There is a not9 to the clerk or the chairman—"P.S.—Pleas see to the en- close before you read it to the Bord. If not, take care. More nex time." (Continued laughter.) The Chairman I think we had batter wait until we do get more. (Laughter.) A Voice Is it from "Jack the Ripper ?" Another Voice Who is it from ? The Clerk:- It is signed G. Lewis, or E. Davies, or or D. J ones. It is difficult to tell. Mr T. Griffiths 0, it is a fictitious name. The Clerk: It is the same style as "Jack the Ripper. (Laughter.) Mr D. W. Davies Well you better look oat. The Cltrk; The chairman is the only one frighten- ed, I think. (Laughter.) The Chairman No, the clerk, I think. (Renewed laughter.) Mr E. Williams You are not safe, Mr Mathies. They know yon. (Continued laughter.) A Voice: And they know Mr Griffiths too. (Farther expressions of merriment. The matter then dropped. I

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D. P. LEWIS, YSTRAD RHONDDA, YN EI FEDD. Bellacb, mae y gwr parchus uchod yn ei fed! at ye amryw wythuosau. Gau na cbrybwyllwyd ,Ind ychjdig yn y newyddiaduroo Cymreig aID ei trwolaeth, yr ydym yn anturio anfon yr ychydig linellau hyn, Mr Gol., i golofn Gymreig eksh nowyddiadar, y CHRONICLE. Ymddengya mai brodor o Ffyncn Taf ydoedd D. P. Lewis. Yao y trealiodd y rhan foreuol () 1 fywyd, ond yr oedd er ye amryw flynyddau wedi Bymad i Gwm Rhondda. Yr oedd yr ymadawedig yn nu blaenllaw iawn gyda chymdeitbas *u dyn- garol, oad fel Iforiad yr adoabydjid ef oreu gsu Y c ifnodydd. Llanwodd y prif awyddan perthyool i'r undeb Iforaidd gyda medrasrwydd oeiUdooit ac efe ydoedd yr unig gyn-lywydd undebol per- thynol i adran luosog Ystrad Rbondd*. Er nad oedd efe a'r adran hono yn oydweled gyda golwg ar agor cyfiinfa obeithiol Dewrion y BryaiaU yn Nghwin Clydac^ er's tro yn ol. et j, yr ydym yn bur gicr fod 11 iwer o Iforiaid perthynol i'r adran ucbod, ac fe ddichon yr oil o hoeynt, yo teimlo yn ddwy. oble:(id colli brawd gallaog a gweithpar, cyfarwydd iawn a holl drefuiadaa yr undeb Iforaidd. Yr oedd D. P Lewis yn ddyn hynaws a serchog, fEraeth a doniol iawn — mfswn gwirionedd, yr oedd yr elfenau hyoy wedi ymddadblygn i feaor helaeth yn ei gyaieriad, BO yr oeddynt yn ei nodweddi fel gwir gymdeithaswr. Hefyd, yr oedd ya ganwr o ridd uohel, a chymerai ran yn fynyoh y* mbiif gyfarfodydd yr undeb. Fel y oanlyn y oanoad y prif-fardd Dewi Wyn o Eayllt am dano pan oedd yn is-lywydd yr undeb Gwraadawa pawb ar gorn D. P.—Lewis, Is-lywydd da 'i egni; Tra hoew frawd-oantor o fri, A'i don yn fywyd i ni. E all Lewis arall awan-heblaw Bloedd nee siglo'r wybren; Credir i law Cerid" en, Rhyw nawn byr eneinio 'i ben. Er's tua dwy flynedi yn ol cymerodd dadl frwd a dyddorol le rhwng D. P. iowis ar hen apostol Iforaidd enwog, Thomas Williams, Aberdar; ond erb.vn byn y mae y ddau frawd oeddynt yn d lVyn mawr sel o bliid Iforiaeth wedi eu galw oddiwrth en gwaith ac ea gwobr. Jjll yr ymadaw* edig hefyd yn aelod parchus a defnyddiol iawn am flynyddau gyda'r Trefnyddion Calfiaaidd. Wedi dioddef oystudd trwm am rai wythnosaa, hunodd y cyfaill D. P. Lewis yn yr augau, gan adael gwraig hoff a mynwesol, ac amryir blant anwyl, a chylch eang o gyfeillion i alvw. ar ei ol. Heddwch fyddo i'w lw.3h. a bydded i Dad yr amddifaid a Barnwr y gweddwou ofalu am y ten! a sydd wedi eu gadael ar ol. Pontypridd. Y GWIR IFOR CYMREICL

VESTRY MEETING AT LLA.SFA.BON. On Thursday evening, the 21st inet., a meeting of ratepayers was held at the Greyhound Inn As- spmbly doom, f the purpose of aominatiag over- seers for the ensuing year, and also discussing other important matters. Councillor Edwards, J.P., presided. This was toe largest and most influential vestry meeting eve.' beld in this parish. The names of six gentlemen were selected to be submitted to the consideration of the justices of the peaoe at Caer- philly on Tuosd^y, and two of whom will be elected. A lengthy and animated discussion took place on the rateable value of the parish, which is realiy fl7.000.and not £:23,000 as stated by Mr Jabez Evans daring the coanty council contest. Mr George Osboine proposed, and Mr Thomas Jones, Nelson Inc, seconded, a vote of thanks to the present overseers for past servioes. Congratulatory references were made to the elevation of Councillor Edwaids to the rank of Commissioner of the Peace. This elevation will cause a vac an y in the guardianship of this parish; Considering the abilities and faithfulness displayed by Councillor Edwards as guardian, the meeting earnestly presBed him to retain bis seat for the unexpired portion of the term, to which he kindly consented. A deputation to this effect will wait upon the Pontypridd Board of Guardians. A vote of thanks to the chairman ter- minated the proceedings.

GRAND CANfATA PERFORMANCE AT LLWYNPIA. The Salem Cho'.r, Llwynpia, under the able conductorship of Mr T. Ayton Jones, performed the Cantata entitled Mother of Jesus," by Mee Paterson, last Thursday evening. Mr T. John acted as chairman, and was supported on the platform by the Rev. T. G. Jenkin. the popular pastor. The solo parts were given by Mr Ed. Hughes, Miss Joanna Hopkins, Mr Henry Rees (contralto), Mr John D. Morgan (baritone). In the short miscellaneous part, before entering on p "I the Cantata, Mr D. Evans, Llwynpia, sang a song with much favour. Mr Harry Rees possesses a. remarkably fine contralto voice, and sang an oratorio solo,which caused his recall. Miss Hopkins sang in her usual acceptable style. Mr Morgan was not in his happiest mood, but went through his part, nevertheless, with commendable result. Mr Hughes was severely handicapped with a cold, and it was evident that he was fulfilling his engagement most pluckily. Notwithstanding his indisposition he elicited approbation on his rendering of several portions of the Cantata. In the solo numbers of the Cantata both Miss Hopkins and Mr Henry Rees did their part with singular success. The singing of the choir wis remarkable for purity of intonation, and some choruses, notably the following, were rendered with great dash and go—" Sing, O sing," "And His mercy is on them," and Glory to God." In the solo and chorus, My soul doth magnify the Lord," Miss Hopkins and the choir displayed admirable sympathy. The trio, "Lord,now lettest Thou Thy servant," given by Miss Hopkins,Messrs Rees and Morgan, gave indications of sweet blending of the voices. The soprano and altos sang the difficult duet, In tasks and duties rightly done," with great precision and truthfulness. Mr Hughes sang the solo, Behold my mother and brethren," in excellent style. The number is not a very plausible one, nevertheless Mr Hughes succeeded in in-esting with considerable enjoyment. The final chorus, Blessed are they that mourn," and the accompanying Hallelujah, Amen,were given with spirit and appreciation. The entire performance reflects great credit upon Mr Jones, the youthful conductor. This was his first attempt and both he and his worthy colleague, Mr Gran- ville Johnston,can look back upon the performance as a source of encouragement to future effort. To undertake the task after the loss of Mr Gwilyua Lewis, in the early part of the year, and his valuable .assistance, was to face- considerable difficulty. The pluck and perseverance displayed speaks well of VI r Ayton Jones. Let him not rest upon his present laurels, but gird for even higlrer efforts next year. M rs Bessie Alice Lloyd presided at the piano, and, as usual, did the part in the proverbial finished and correct style.

APPOINTMENT OF OVERSEERS AT PONTYPRIDD. At Pontypridd police-court,on Wednesday, overseers for the different parishee in the division were ap*. pointed. The magistrates were—Mr J. Ignatius Williams (stipendiary), Messrs Blaady Jenkins, Godfrey Clark, T. P. Jenkins, W. Merchant, T. Williams (Gwaelodygarth), M. Thomae (Llechwen), Dr H. N. Davies and Dr Jones. The following were appointed :—Eglwysilan—Thomas Thomas, retired frocer, Rhydfelen. Llantrisant—Thomas Williams, ilantrisaat; John Llewellyn, Tonyrefail; and Daniel Davies, Cymmer. Lla.ntDOflfW- William Jones, Gelli- deg, Pontypridd; Thomas Evans, grocer, Porth; and William Evans, YnysybwL Mr J. Phillips, solicitor^ appeared on behalf of the Porth Ratepayers' Proteo. tion Association, and contended that notices of the election had not been posted on the chapel doors, so that-the law bad not been observed.—The magistrates were of opinion that the name of Mr John Morgan, Hafod, should have been submitted to wid approved of far the vestef r "«% 1^" that-the law had not been observed.—The magistrates were of opinion that the name of Mr John Morgan, Hafod, should have been submitted to wid approved of far the vestef r "«% 1^"