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JUVENILE CONCERT BY THE HAFJD…
JUVENILE CONCERT BY THE HAFJD SCHOOL CHILDREN. It never rains but pours" is very adaptable to the present custom in regard to Children's Con- certs. It is not easy in these days when so many schools undertake the extraneous task of prepar- ing school entertainments to strike out a new path. However, Mr Evans and his colleagues, Mrs Gibbon and Mr Harris (the Musical Director on the occasion), are to be congratulated upon intro- ducing novelties even into these Juvenile Enter- tainments. Every item of the programme, and every number of the sweetly pretty cantata, en- titled "Holiday," bespoke the most careful and successful training. The young operatics went through their parts in a way which reminded one of old stagers. Undoubtedly, the plasticity of the youthful mind was strikingly verified in the re- sult of this concert. They also impressed one with more than mere marionette performers. The way these little girls and boys absorbed them- selves in the role they played shown that the training had been of the most intelligent kind. Take the sword exercise as an illustration. The precision and execution was splendid, and worthy of ithe Lancers and the Regulars." It was pretty, and the simultaneity of the exercise showed that at Hafod things are not be done in a slip- shod slovenly fashion. Every movement re- flected thoroughness and discipline. The Re- citation of the "Charge of the Light Brigade" as the sequence of the Sword Drill Performance was done in graphic style. We expected great things in this department, for we have remimiscences of sjme telling performances by Mr Evans in the days gone by in Recitation Competitions on many an eisteddfod platform. The Conductor of ¡ the choir was Mr Harris, the senior assistant, and the cantata opens with a dashing chorus beginn- t ing with the words of We are a group of Merry Children." Then three fairies enter with the happy names of Content, Fun, and Goodwill. Fair Content was Miss Jane Rees, Miss Frizzie Phillips was Fairy Fun, while Fairy Goodwill was represented by Miss Mary Morgan. It is needless to remind our readers that Content, Fun, and Goodwill was the prevailing feeling after the young ladies had gone through their parts. Vocally, they were excellent types of contralto voices. Fairy Goodwill introduces A Merry little Man," and the young gent appears on the soene, and sings away right cheerily. The young man's name was Evan Daniel, and when he had finished his merry little ditty we exclaimed with the audience very well done, Evan. The best chorus leads us to the Village Green. In fancy we went to the Village Green of our young days, but to realise a Village Green in this Rhondda of ours is a stretch of the imagination of some difficulty. However, the joyous strains of the youthful band were a reality. The words We'll run and we'll jump with our spirits set free, We'll dance and we'll sing in the chorus and glee." Were characteristically sung. Then Miss Mary May Morris, as the Flower Girl, came on the scene. It was sweetly pretty. She had all the flowers, and she sang the merits of each with equal impartiality-the Lilies, Violets, Roses, &c. Then came the Robin Hood, who for the occasion claimed the position of a great man on the bow and arrow-Tommy Davies by name, and I am archer by pursuit. It was refreshing in these days of powder and dynamite to hear the charms of archery, and Tommy did it well in song, verse, and action. The next number was strangely illustrative of child-life. Evidently in the Play- ground World they are Radicals and Reformers. Conservatism does not flourish in the land of games, and the title of the next chorus forcibly intruded this idea on our mind—here it is- "Then come and have another game." This was followed by some real life in the introduction of genuine see-saw. A boy and a girl See sawed," and the choir sang to the motion. Mr Harris must have exercised extreme care on this per- formance, the tempo of the chorus, guided by this n wel metronome, was very pleasing. Positively the effect of the combination was rejuvenating to the seniors present. Miss Fanny Jones, as Fish Lassie, with her haddies for sale, and the Sea Captain Bold and Free, by Johnny Thomas, was in rare briny style. The young lady had a clinking voice, and Johnny did the swagger of the Jolly Tar in good form. The old Woman who lived in a shoe'' could hot resist the attraction of the Village Green Festivities. Miss Mary Elizabeth Jones, judging from performance, must at least be on the verge of the century. She understood her difficult part thoroughly, and gave every symptom of movements applicable to the sere and yellow leaf period of life. Tom Pickle- tooth was next hailed by the chorus of girls. Tom was an overgrown lad, and much given to dainties, hence Pickletooth. Tom gloried in Jollypops and the toothsome to hin was irresistible temptation. However, Daniel Rees did the Tom Pickletooth admirably. Then came the "Little servant Maid" to the Green. Miss Fanny Jones and her Rub and Scrub was a great hit. The scene again (or we should say the game) is changed. Another proof of my contention that youth is "hadical." Tired of see-saw, now take to the exhilarating exercise of skipping. Then Miss Cath. Evans comes with fruit. As a fruit girl she was a great success. In response to her puffing up of the lip-smacking fruit, the children sing as chorus "We have pennies." The "news boy," Mr Morgan Emmanuel, was amusing. His bag 9 11 was full, and the Pontypridd and Rhondda Chronicle was in great demand. The cantata concluded with a chorus, with the usual Tra la la." The vocal performance throughout was in good form-intonation, precision, and attack, also articulation and spirit were admirably blended. Mr Harris deserves every encourage- ment for the work he has done. Mrs Gibbon must also be recognised for her deep interest. The brightness and intelligence of the girls show that in other subjects of school work they were well disciplined and taught. Mrs Evans and the infants were valuable contributors to this pleasant entertainment. The end in view will be realised by Mr Evans and his colleagues. To one and all, from the headmaster to the humblest member of the staff, the entire result must afford the greatest satisfaction. Originally the entertainment was only intended to go on for two nights, but the unusual patronage of a gratified locality claimed the extension of the series to a third night. The instrumental part was undertaken by expert per- formers. Mr Morgan Phillips at the piano, Mr Evan Thomas at the harmonium, and Mr W. W. Phillips with his violin, were in perfect accord with the high character of the performance vocally. Also, "last but not least" were the merits of Mr David Phillips as basso. The chair was taken on the several nights by the school board msmbers. On Thursday eveni ng, Mr W. White Phillips; Friday, Mr H. Abraham and Mr ldris Williams on Saturday. Each and all of these worthy gentlemen filled the parts with success. We are glad to find that in their board capacity they identify themselves with this extraneous department of the work. The more our members ally themselves with the success of the schools the greater encouragement they afford the teachers, and the clearer conception they must have of the duty of the office of their scholastic employees. This is a grand work on the part of the teachers, and should elicit acknowledgment aud sympathy from those public men who seek the amelioration of the masses by the education of the children.
MR BEVAN AND THE FERNDALE…
MR BEVAN AND THE FERNDALE JOINT SCHOOL COMMITTEE. To the Editor of the "Chronicle SIR,-Having a casa of some interest to investigate ig ] a few days ago, concerning corporal punishment administered by some of the pupil teachers on a little child in the Ferndale board schools, we went as usual in such casss to consult Mr Thomas Bevan, as the only gentleman we bad, many years ago, to bring such cases to notice. In the intercourse we were informed that he was not on the committee at present, which fact astonished us much, thinking of one of the pioneers in educa- tional matters in Ferndale, and one that has laboured in time and out of time. under serious disadvantages and Decuniarv losses, expelled from the board by flagrant and unjustifiable remarks by a member of the board on March 6th last. Mr M. H. Thomas said he regretted much to be under the necessity of giving ungarnished facts, that the feeling of the public was antagonistic to Mr Bevan. But may I be allowed to inform Mr Thomas that I am one of the oldest colliers in Ferndale at present, and that I am in a position to contradict this assertion. Mr Bevan has, at all times, taken the interest of the workmen to heart, not only in educa- tional matters, but everything that interests the working man, and I am in a position to say that when this fact will be generally known, a public meeting will be held, and the unanimous voice of the work- men will be to replace him on the committee as a friend and protector of the workmen. And be it known to Mr Thomas and the public generally that we are conversant of the fact about the little fracas between Mr Bevan and one of the teachers at Ferndale School, and if this case was to be brought to the notice of the public, it would soon resolve the point as to the merits and demerits of the case. 1 think in due time the case will be brought befoie the workmen's committee, which I tribunal, I believe, will dispel the flagrant and libellous attack on a public man. Yours, &c., AN OLD COLLIER. Ferndale, April 9, 1889.
Pontypridd Police Court.
Pontypridd Police Court. WEDNESDAY.—Before the Stipendiary. TRESPASSING ON THE RAILWAY AT FERNDALE.-Elias Williams, John Daniel,William Daniel, and David Thomas were charged with trespassing on the Taff Tale Railway.—P.C. Evans said he saw the defen- dants walking down the line between Ferndale and Tylorstown. They admitted having seen the notice prohibiting trespassing, but did not think there was any harm in what they had Richards, Inspector of the Rhondda Fawr Line, represented the company.—Fined 5/- each. STEALING A SHIRT AT PONTYPBlDD.-Daniel Crowley was charged with stealing a shirt from the counter in a pawnshop just after pawning the same.-Albert Goodman, son of Mr George Good- man, pawnbroker, Pontypridd, said on Thursday, the 4th April, defendant came to pledge a shirt. A shilling was advanced on it. After receiving the shilling and ticket, defendant went towards the door, and he (witness) left to go into the room at the back of the shop. Almost immediately after he went back into the shop, and found the -shirt was gone from the counter.-P.S. Jenkins said he arrested defendant at the back of the White Hart Inn. He was wearing the shirt. He denied having been in the shop that day. On the way to the police station he said "I did take it; I &m very sorry; I was never in trouble before." The pawn ticket for the shirt was found on him.— -Fined 20/- or 14 days. ASSAULT AT T REFOREST.—James Green was 'charged with committing an unprovoked assault upon John Hunt.-Prosecutor said on the 30th of March, he went to an inn to have some drink. He was standing with his back towards the door. Suddenly he had blows on each side of his face till he fell. Saw defendant by the door. He left 'and soon after returned. Defendant said com- plainant was his son-in-law, and he came out at 'the back of the public house, and made water over -bim.-This complainant denied.-Rebecca Plum- mer, keeping the Rickard's Arms, said Hunt left the bar for a short time, and returned. Defend- &nt came in just after, and struck Hunt. Green made a similar complaint about Hunt that even- -ing.-Thomas Hughes corroborated what was Said as to what took place at the back. His Worship said he believed Green's statement, and if he had summonel Hunt for the offence, he would have been heavily ftned.-Both were bound 00ver in £5 to keep the peace for six months.
TALK IS THE TRAIN.
TALK IS THE TRAIN. [BY PERPETUAL GOSSIPS.] There is a talk that it was i-he intention of several /personal friends, representing an influential aua leading section of the townspeople of Pontypridd, to xetopa complimentary banquet in honour of the recent distinguished promotion conferred upon Mr Deputy Chief Constable Matthews, but that the latter centlejaan, with his wonted sense of modesty and reserve urged the promoters not to persevere in their intention, at the same time fully appreciating the good feeling which prompted so gratifying a move- ment. It is certain that, if a banquet was given, all classes of Mr Matthews' numerous friends and acquaintances would bail the same with unbounded satisfaction, and would readily rally round a gentle- man who, on all sides, has gained "a good nam) which is better than great riches." Mr Matthews is indeed a truly honoured and esteemed public official in the district of Pontypridd. 0* The talk is that during the performance of the Welsh cantata, Joseph," at Hafod, a few nights ago, it was noticed that the drop scene had been placed in each a position as to put the upstairs' windows of the .Egyptian streets opposite the audience. It is not ,known whether Hafod people wanted to have a peep At the jewels in the same way as^the Israelites of old fancied they did, but of one thing we are certain— they got no jewels. It is a good job for the company that the performance itself was so excellent as to make up for any detects in the fixing of the scenery ♦ There is a talk that a practice is very general in ,this district which does not tend to enhance the enjoyable character of public entertainments. This week an unusually good dramatic company occupied the stage of the Town Hall in Pontypridd, but the fearful amount of smoking which took place every night amongst a numerous section of the audience was such as to detract largely from the otherwise respectability of the proceedings. The tinctured :atmosphere of a lighted cigar or cigarette is not so objectionable, but when the audience is treated en tnasse to the vomiting fumes of a decomposition of cabbage leaves and other obnoxious weeds, burnt in dirty clay pipes, the effect upon the constitution is indeed revolting and overpowering. The talk also 13 that the Townhall Company is mainly responsible for this, and tha.t they should take steps to put a. check upon such a disagreeable practice. The audiences at Howard's Hall are none the better in this respect—if auything, worse while in the different puDlic halls of the Rhondda Valley the .smoking nuisance is positively sickening. If put a .smoking nnisance is positively sickening. If put a stop to, a. sterling boon would be conferred upon the respectable public. ♦ # The talk is that the Llantrisant School Board had <in "all day" sitting last Friday. It is said that the -&n "all day" sitting last Friday. It is said that the old proverb of Less cry and more wool" is particu- larly applicable to certain of the members, otherwise the fear is that as the business proceeds the board will be treated to an experience of the long watches of an all night" sitting. It is trying enough to sit on one's haunches for a whole day, but a day and night—the prospect is a painful one. ♦ There is a talk that a novel scene took place at a, certain* railway station not far from Pontyprid recently. The train reached the station referred to a business-bent passenger hurried out, and made fo the post office not far distant to transact some business. Completing his business, he left the post office. Looking station-wards he found the train had not left, and wishing to catch it he rushed back, but alas and alack only to find the door leading to the platform securely closed against all comers. The thought flashed acrosa the young man's mind—"What thou doest, do qUIckly -and his presence of mind serving him well at the moment, with no measured steps he ran towards a convenient corner of the rail- ings which separated him from the station. A moment afterwards and be had succeeded in scaling this barrier — apparently unobserved by the railway officials. Almost aimult »neoa y the engine whistle signalled the train to be on the eve of departure. A dart, bound, and leap, and the passenger had excitedly reached one of the carriages, and he began to feel jubilant over the fact that he had done a .1 stroke of sharp practice" that morning. But no, he ,VF&s doomed to disappointment. Here comes the Bcene. The trained had just started, but notwith- standing this the indignant officials had a duty to per- form towards the brave young man. A trio, composed of the stationmaster, tue guard, and a ticket collector, together with a guardian angel" in the form of a Eoliceman, rushed towards the compartment which e had just entered, and in less time than it takes to describe it the young man was pulled out, and the train steamed away, leaving him behind on the plat- form, to brood over his thoughts, a sadder but "Wiser man."
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. Y GOLOFN GYMREIG.
Y GOLOFN GYMREIG. Pob gohebiof.thau i'w hanfon i'r Swyddfa, Y BWTHYN DAN FYNYDD CWMCERWN. Y bwthyn dan fynydd Cwmcerwn, Yw mangre fy maboed dinam, Lie treiliais foreuddydd fy mywyd Dan nodded fy nhad a fy mam; Mor ddedwydd y treiliais fy nyddiau Mewn chwarau ar lwybreu ei ardd, Yn nghanol gwrthrychau teleidion, A blodau amryliw a hardd. 0 amgylch i fwthyn Cwmcerwn I Mae natur inewn melyn a gwyrdd, Yn toni o hnw tyfiapol Yn nglaswellt a blodan ei ffyrdd; Rhwng brigau'r ysgawen ar ddraenen Mae dyfyr breswylwyr y dail, Yn hudlo ei trylwyr ganiadau Mewn amryw o odlau diail. Rhwng marian hen fwthyn Cwmcerwn Mi I-,chwn pan wibiau y mellt, Mor lion a diogel y teimlwn Fy hunan 0 dan ei do gwellt; Ar gareg ei bentan gwyngalchog Yn llewyrch eynesol ei dan, Arllwyswn deimladau fy nghalon Yn hwylus mewn chwedel a chan. Ar aelwvd hen fwthyn Cwmcerwn Fy mam oedd a'i throell yn ei ll%w, Chwyrnellao yr hen sidell nyddu Tra nbad yn y maes gyd a'i raw; Mor wladgar ein moes a'n arferion Mor drefnus cysurus ein bwrdd, Yn hollol Gymreigedd ei gwysgodd Ni gadwem bob balchder i ffwrdd. Adenydd, pe gallwn ei meddn, Mi hedwn yn gyflym i'r ddol, Y fangre lie saif yr hen fwthyn Fawr gerais flynyddau yn ol; Mi rodiwn droedlwybrau ei gaeau, Edmygwn ei dalgoed fel cynt, Chwareufan y tyner awelon I A tneiyn berseiniol y gwynt. Y bwtbyj dan fynydd Cwmcerwn A garaf tra byddaf fi byw, Lie rhoddias i gyntaf anadliad Ac egwan gerddediad bach gwiw; Os dedwydd a fyddaf mewn eilfyd, Nol cyraedd trwyffydd at y nod, Mi gofiaf hen fwthyn Cwmcerwn, Os bydd yno gofio yn bod. HAPOD. LEVI MORGAN.
BWRDD YR UNDEB IFORAIDD.
BWRDD YR UNDEB IFORAIDD. Cynaliodd yr nndeb uohod ei Fwrdd pedwar. misol ar y trydydd o Ebrill diweddaf,yn AbertJowe, pan yr oedd y persontu a sanlyn yn bresenol:— Llywydd, Parch B. Evans, Gadlys, Aberdare; Is. lywydd, Mr David Stephens, Llanelly; Cyo-lywydd, Mr R. Gwyngyll Hughes, Pontypridd; Ysgrif- enydd, Mr John George, Llanelly; hefyd yr aelod- an a ganlyn — Mri Thomas Hughes, adran Abertawe; Thomas Roberts, ynydd Carno; Jenkin James, Cwmafon a Cbastellnedd; William Thomas, Llanelly; David Hughes, Pontypridj. Yn absenoldeb Mr Evans, adran Tetrad Rhondda, cynryohiolid ef gan Mr David Skym, ysgrifenydd yr adran ao yr oedd ei fab, Mr Taliesin Skym, yn bresenol, yr hwn sydd wr ienano gobeithiol, ao yn Ifor 0 galon; yn nghyd a Mr Jenkin Howell,Aber- dar, oyn-lywydd, no ymddiriedolwr yr Undeb. Yr oedd rhaglen y owrdd presenol yn un faith, fel yr oedd amrywiol faterion i ymdrafod a hwy, a 11awer o gynygiadan o'r amrywiol adranoedd. rhai sydd 1 ddyfod o flaen y gynadleid gynelir yn Nghier- philly, Gorphenaf nesaf. Aed drwy y gwaith oil mewn amser gweddol o brydlawn i bawb allu dyohwelyd uag adref, a byny mewn modd heddyohol a brawdol, teilwng o Iforiaid. Hefyd, daeth Llawlyfr Arwyddion a Gwasgnodau yr Undeb i law gan Mr Jenkin Howell, Aberdar, pa rai a anfonir gan Mr George, ysgrif enydd yr Undeb, i'r gwuhanol adranoedd, lie mae clisgwyliad maw. am danynt, ao yr ydym ya credu y rhoddant foddlonrwydi cyffredinol i'r Un de b.- OOFNODYDD.
CAN fAT A .. JOSEPH A'l FRODYR."
CAN fAT A JOSEPH A'l FRODYR." Nos Lan a nos Fawrtb, rhoddwyd perffortniad o'r ddrama brydferth uchod, yn Ysgoldy y Bwrdd, Hafod. Cymerwyd y gwahanol gym<jriadan gan y personan canlynol:—Joseph, Master Johnuy Jen- kins a Mr Morgan Morgan; Jacob, Mr Thomas Williams; Jud'!b, Mr Richard Williams Reuben, Mr Evan Evans; Simeon, Mr T. J. Jenkins (Llew Hafod); Lefi, Mr T. Rees'(Cawr Cynon) Igachar, Mr David Thomas; Zabalon, Mr William Isaac; Gad, MrWiIliam Thomas Aser, Mr John Morgan Dan, Mr Uriah Harris; Naphtali, Mr John Jones; Benjamin, Master Willie Anthony; Dinah, Mrs Eleanor Morgan; Arolygydd, Mr Divid Jenkins; Aiphtwr, Mr David Wilhams Ymdeithydd, Mr Tom Daniels; Heddgeidwad, Ni r D. Isaac; a chyn- orbhwyid gan Glee Parti y Gyfeil!on. GwaRanaeth- wyd ar yr offeryn cerdd gan Mr Morgan Phillips; a llanwodd Mr Edward Evans y swydd o arweinydd llwyfanol. Gwaaeth pa.wb, yn ddieithriad, en rban yn ganmoladwy, ac yn wir gwelnis lawer i ddeigryn yn treiglo oddiar roddiau ami un o'r gwrandawyr, yn enwadig pan daflwjd Joseph i'r pydew, er maint ei ymbit am drugaredd. Y mae yn y cwmni bwn allu neillduol, a gwelais yn en plith rai o hrif adroddwvr Morganwg, pa rai sydd yn ddigon adnabyddus ar y llwyfaniu Eisteddfodol, a byddai yn dda. genyf gael ganddynt y fath wledd eto yn tuan. Llywyddwyd nos Lur. gan Mr Henry Abraham, Hafod Collieries, yn ddeheuig droa ben, a chredaf iddo yntau golli dagrau yn ystod y cyfarfod. Nos Fawrth, cymerwyd y gadair lywyddol gcin Mr W. J. Jenkins, Portb, a gwnaeth yntlio ei llanw yn dda iawn. Gwelais ddegau yn troi gartref nos Lun, oblegid diffyg 11a yn yr adeilad, a gwnaeth y pwyllgor yn gall i bysbysu y byddai ail berfformiad yn cymeryd tie y nos ganlynol. Yr oedd yr oil o'r cwmpeini wedi en gwisgo yn ol dull y dwyrain, ac yr oedd Dinah, yn ol fy marn i am ddull Canaan o wisgo, yn berffaith. Hefyd, yr oedd y merched ienainc ereill yn hynod bryd- ferth a dyrnunol ac, yn wir, yr oedd pob peth fel yn adfywiad o'r amser gynt. Bravo, boys yr Hafod GWRANDA Wit ASTUD
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FOOTBALL. --
FOOTBALL. DANYGRAIG ROVERS v. WHITE STARS These teams met on Saturday at Pontypridd. The game ended in a draw, both teams scoring two tries and two minors. H. Hague scored twice for the Rovers, while Beith and Davies scored for the Stars. MARITIME v. PONTYPRIDD JUNIORS. This match was played on the ground of the former at Maeeyooed, Pontypridd, on Saturday afternoon last. The game was stubbornly contested from beginning to end, and was one of the best exhibitions of football aeen on the ground this season. The result proved a win for the Maritime by a try and three minors, to one minor. The exhibitions of football seen on the ground this exhibitions of football aeen on the ground this season. The result proved a win for the Maritime by a try and three minors, to one minor. The following were the teams :-Juniors: back, D. Ms Laggan three-quarter baoks, W. Wilkins, J. Wil- iame, A. Horwood, and J. Appleby half-backs, J. Davies and J. John; forwards, I. Howells (cap- tain), L. Jenkins, G. James, R. Lane, T. Edwards, J. Nicholas, M. Gale, and D. Hunt. Maritime- back, S. Davies three-quarter backs, B. Dicken- son, J. Hope, H. Willi ims, and J. Mahnny half- b tcka, P. Fryer and G.Welsh forwards, T. Hems- worth (captain), H. Stead, W. Connelly, J. Con- nelly, W. Hilford, B. Richards, H. Brunsden, J. Evans. Referee, D. E. Phillips.
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RHONDDA JOTTINGS. .-
RHONDDA JOTTINGS. (BY RAMBLKB.) A very promising youth has just passed away, viz., Master Percy Thomas, son of Mr Thomas, painter, Toaypandy. Master Percy was a teacher at Peny- graig Board School, and was exceedingly well adapted for the duties which develved upon him. He was 15 years of age, and possessed rare abilities. At the concerts held some months since he took an active and prominent part in the chief features of the long and varied programme. He will be very much missed by his teacher, Mr J. W. Jones, Penygraig, and many others. Much sympathy is felt for his respected parents in their sad affliction. » William Jenkins, a character better known as "William Llanilio," died at his residence, William- street, Ystrad Rhondda, last week. He was passion- ately fond of hunting, and thereby made his name very familiar to his fellow-huntsmen. He was a very quiet man, and respected by a large circle of friends. I bad the pleasure lately of being in the company of several young aspirants in music. The pupils numbered over half a dozen. They were all able to play various tunes on the pianoforte with much ease., The sonior pupil (and a very promising one, indeed), was asked to accompany a well known singer on the instrument named. To the delight of all she accom- plished her task most successfully. The" mgs selected were "Rising of the sun," "Yws y gaieg," and "Yn iach i ti Gymru." Several young pupils were after- wards called upon to play duets on the pianoforte with their tutor. This portion was well disposed of. The little ones showed great promise, and we have no hesitation in saying the evening's proceedings will II bear good fruit, for it will instil i lto their little minds more ambition for knowledge of the art. They were afterwards entertained to tea, and the innovation throughout was to them a real treat in every respect. I am very glad that heads of families have such good notions as to offer their children encouragement to develop their talents, and that with the sole object of making themselves useful to society. I The first government examination was recently held at the Roman Catholic School, when no less than 62 scholars were present. As may be gaessed many Earents take a <?eep interest in the school. Many undreds were also examined in the month of March last at Llwynpia School. I am informed that many little incidents happen in connection with the annual examinations, and the following will serve as a moral to many advanced in years. The evening before the examination took place a little boy, just over five years of age, was as usual put to rest by his tender mother. After divesting him of his clothes she put him in his bed. She noticed him very uneasy, and asked him what was the matter. Suddenly he said with an im- pressive look "I want to say my prayers, mother." "What for ?" his mother inquired; "I want to pass higher," he innocently replied. Doubtless had many more followed his example, their lives would not be so conspicuous for adversities. A few days since Mr David Hannah, late manager of Bwllfa Coltiery, and now manager of Ferndale Col- lieries, was presented with an illuminated address, gold watch, and a valuable clock on his departure from among his numerous friends for Ferndale. The chair was occupied by Mr Rhys Davies (Mr Hannah's succsssor), and Mr W. Tumer filled the vice-chair. The meeting was well-attended, and was held at the Tou Board School. The address was neatly executed by Mr S. T. Roberts, Tonypandy. Mr Hannah ack- nowledged the gifts,in suitable terms. Whilst resid- ing at Ton, Mr Hannah has earned a good name as manager and a kind neighbour. All wish him every success in the future as in the past. It affords me and many others pleasure to know that Master A. M. Setter, grocer, Ystrad Rhondda, has passed a successful examination on the pianoforte recently held in connection with Trinity College Master Setter is only ten years of age, but by dint of energy, combined with natural abilities, he has a sound command of the pianoforte and harmonium.
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CORRESPONDENCE. We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our correspondents. FOOTBALL EXTRAORDINARY.—A GOOD THING FOR THE POOR. To the Editor of the Chronicle." SIR,—Kindly allow me, through tbe medium of your columns, to say just a word about the football match played last Saturday afternoon between the First Maritime team and that of the Pontypridd Juniors, which resulted in a win for the former by a very flukey try. It is not my intention to criticise, or even "eport, the match, but I wish to call attention to the niggardly way in which the "jTorkies" improved the bulk of their exchequer by taking round the hat, their coun- tenances meanwhile wearing a wan and weary look, reminding one of those afflicted persons that are seen at street corners, with cards banging round their necks, bearing the words "Please pity the blind." I have always understood that the Maritime Football Club had a good balance in hand, but their action on Saturday has quite banished that delusion from my mind. I should also like to call attention to the very un- chivalrous and fonl manner in which they gave utter- ances to their feelinge. Their remarks were too ob- noxious to be repeated in print, especially their obser- vations to the umpire. Then there is a certain person (not a player) to whom I should like to offer a word of advice. Never interfere with the umpire, and always keep your "hands off." I hope the next match will be conducted in a more gentlemanly manner than characterised that on Saturday, and that tbe hat business will be omitted. Thanking yon in anticipation, I am, Ac., ,I A DISGUSTED SPECTATOR. Pontypridd, April 10th, 1889.
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CUTTIXGS FROM LOOKS. I A CONCLUSIVE AKGI'UKNT.—In the yc:.r 17C2, 0 man who lived with his wife in Cremona, suddenly disappeared. At the end of three years, his v/iio, b< iii j on the point of marriage with another man, oy common report accused of murdvring Let" husband, and brought to trial. Leing put on l!io rack, she, to save herself from the torture, that she was guilty of the crime imputed tc her, :d was consequently hanged, and her body throw:. into the river. Five or six day.? after the execu'J')'i the missing husband arrived from Parma, where lie had enjoyed himself for three years. Hearing oi what had happened, he went to his wife's accuser? and her imlges fo exonerate her from the crime. But they treated him as an impostor, though he brought witnesses to prove his identity and ill, sisted that the woman's husband must be dead, because she had been executed for murdering him. THE DUCHESS OF DKYOXSUTRE.—As her grace was one day rambling in the neighbourhood of Uhiswick she was overtaken by a violent Ptorm.and accordingly took shelter in a cottage where she happened to be unknown. Among other topicE Mie introduced with her usual affability, she asued the poor woman if she knew the Duchess of Devon- shire. "Know her," answered the woman, "wr,1- /"ud" has cause to know her here. Never was there a better lady born I'm afraid you are mis- taken," said her grace from what I understand of her, she is no better than she should be." I am sure you are no better than you should be," returned the poor woman, to find fault with the Ju. hess; but you'll never be worthy to wipe her shoes!" "Well, then," rejoined her grace, "I muat be beholden to you, as they are at present very dirty." The good woman, perceiving the awkward mistake, ran to perform the office with ?icab humility, and received an ample reward. SYRIAN NOTIONS OF MEDICAL SKILL.—A doc- tor is thought nothing of here unless he resorts to violent remedies. I was told a curious anecdote 3f a soi-disant doctor, who acquired a gieat reputa- tion in Beilan. He was much given to administer- ing emetics, and having a very delicate patient, resorted as usual to this method of cure, leaving in the hands of the patient's brother three strong ioses of emetic, which he directed should be idministered at intervals of three hours. The brother, finding the first powder had no immediate stlect, gave the unfortunate invalid the remaining two within five minutes. The result was violent sickness, succeeded by spasms and cramp, which in a few hours terminated fatally. Next day, the doctor was astonished to learn, on enquiry that his patient was dead, and evinced his concern in his face. "Never mind," said the brother it was so fated but, Mashalla, you are a great doc- tor The medicine you gave never ceased operat- ing till the moment of my brother's death. It was a tine medicine, and if it couldn't cure him, nothing earthly could." Co LORD BEACONSFIELD'S LITTLE SCHEME.—Sir Edward Malet has returned to London, but he makes no stay. He will return to Berlin immedi- ately, taking Lady Ermyntrude Malet with him. The English Ambassadress in Berlin has inherited in great measure the linguistic accomplishments and the social tact of their uncle, Lord Ampthill. The tact was skilfully employed at the opening of the Congress of Berlin in 1878 in a delicate matter which taxed it to the uttermost. On the evening before the Congress was to be opened Lord nowton (then Mr. Montague Corry, and Lord Beaconsfield's private secretary) came to Lord Odo Russell, as our Ambassador still was, and begged his assistance in a difficult task. Lord Beaeons- field fancied he could speak French this was a delusion. Accent, syntax, grammar—all were equally faulty, and as he had prepared an elaborate French speech for the opening of the Congress the results bade fair to be deplorable. We shall be the laughing-stock of Europe," cried the despair- ing secretary. Pray, try what you can do with the chief. We dare not approach him on such a subject." Lord Odo at once entered into the humour of the situation. He went to the great man and said, We hear a dreadful rumour that you are going to speak in French to-morrow. No one can do better than you but then all the Congress can do it equally well. But there is one thing which only you in all Berlin can do—you alone can make a really fine English speech. All the Ambassadors are counting on the intellectual treat of hearing English spoken by its great living master. Do not disappoint them." Much impressed by this view, Lord Beaconsfield consented to change his plan. The Congress was duly addressed in English the linguistic honour of Great Britain was saved. GEORGE GKOTE.—Had George Grote been less of a recluse, mixed with his fellow creatures iustead of shunning them, and spent upon them the sym- pathy that he reserved for books and theories, lie would not have been associated in men's minds solely with the History of Greece" and the Ballot. He was :111 cxact historian, a far-seeing politician, whose theories once deemed visionary he lived to see adopted by more practical statesmen an eminent financier, a ripe scholar—the elements of greatness were within him in unusual combination; -ii(I yet, save by a limited circle, lie was not acknowdedged to be a great man. It has been contemptuously said of one living Lord Chancellor by another, that he had no vices, and taught in a Sunday school and that significant definition of character, except that he did not teach in a Sunday school (far from it), may be well applied to George Grote. He was not sufficiently en rap- port with humanity at large, and from the lack of its w-eakness fell short of his own powers. His biography should not, however, be less welcome for thelesson it teaches in this respect. Moreover, it should in fairness be added that the ability of George Grote exceptional as it was, was not so exceptional as the genuineness of hisconvictions. It has been said that noRadical ever refusesa title; but, in 18G9 the subject of this memoir received a letter from the Prime Minister, the opening sentence of which ran thus My dear sir,-l have the satis- faction of proposing to you, with the authority of her Majesty, that you should become a peer of the United Kingdom," and George Grote declined the peerage. NANA SAHIB—This person was the son of a Brahmin living near Bombay. His name was Seereek Pejcondoo Punt. Bajee Rao, the last Peishwa leaving no issue of his own, adopted this ooy and when, for his treachery, Bajee Rao was dethroned, the Government granted him a pension, and sent him to live at Bithoor, on the Ganges, a few miles above Cawnpore. When he died, the Nana, by forging a will, obtained his enormous wealth but the Government refused to continue the pension allowed to the late Peishwa. That Nana Sahib never forgave. But he showed no sign of resentment. He lived a life of the fewest sensual indulgence in the splendid furt at Bithoor, wherein were "rooms decorated in a style "unfit to meet any human eye." lie was on the most friendly terms with the British officers frequently entertain- ing them at Bithoor, but accepting no hospitality in return. He had for Prime Minister, or chief agent, one Azimooiah, originally a \vn • < «"•, 1 ten teaclic:- in the Government schools at Cawnpore, then agent to Nana Sahib. Azimooiah was sent- to London to pray the Board of Directors to grant the Nmiia his I pension. lie came in was a lion in society, much admired by the ladies, at one time nearly carrying oft ■ ..e to grace his harem. He returned to India by way of Constantinople, and was there in the depths of that dreary winter when our soldiers were holding the heights at so much cost. "Subtle, intriguing, unscrupulous bloodthirsty, sleek, and wary as a tiger, this man," writes one who knew him, "betrayed 110 animosity to ua till the outburst uf the mutiny, and then he became the presiding genius of the assault on Cawnpore," the instigator of the massacres.
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All that is noble and heroic in humanity, rdl that is devoted and tender in friendship, all the courtesy and grace of refined society, all the respect and chivalry due to women, all the self-denial and generosity which make life beautiful, have their ioq in the family, and in its soil are best culti- vated. The friendship of the bad is like the shadow of an overhanging bank, ready to crush him who sits beneath. Seeing much, and suffering much, and studying much, are the three pillars of learning. The torment of euvy is like a grain of sand in the eye. When the mouse laughs at the cat be sure there is a hole near. He who relates the faults of others to you de- sig ns to relate yours to them. J JSr. Tony Castor has secured the aervicea Ofc I Hiss Bessie Bonehill fur a season in New York. New head quarters have been erected for th. Artists' Volunteer Corps at a cost of 4625WO including the requisite fittings and furniture. The Czar has ordered a minute nnquiry to be made into the Atchinoif expedition and the Sagallo incident. The British schooner Gleaner has been seized in Booth Bay, Maine, for ikuti-eiilty, the fine for which is 1,500 dols. The death is announced from pneumonia of Dr. Sankey, ilia lunacy expert of bonealou Hall Asylum, Salop. A telegram from Paiis says: — The Ojidtil Journal lias published a decree authorising the ro. turn of the Ltuc I) Aumale Lo France. A fund is being raised for Lhe purpose of erecb* ing a monument to the late Emperor Frederick 0. the uatLIe field at Worth. Henry Isaac Hunt, while watching a football match at Bradford, was taken ill probably owing to excitement, and died in a few minutes. At New York the death is announced of Mr. Richard \Y. Townshend, member of the House oi Representatives for Illinois. Lieutenant-Colonel Wynne, commanding fcbfc. Royal Engineers in Natal, has died suddenly of apoplexy. A mail train overturned within about three milea of Hotifleur, killing the engine driver and Bkoker» and injuring several other people. Ab a tire in a dwelling-houso in BooMe two children were seriously burnt before btiing rescued. They were removed to Lhe hospital, where Lliey lie in a critical condition. The will of the late Richard Bradehaw, of Stan- hope Street, Hyde Park, and of Cornhill, solicitor, has been proved, the pen;olll\ll y being declared aub £ 156,747. The Queenslan 1 Cabinet, it is announced. has. favourably received the proposals of Sir Souoertfc. Vine for the Establishment, of a system of regular correspondence with the Imperial Institute. We understand that Mr. Wiiberforce, of thfli North-Eastern Circuit, has been appointed to the office of Master in the High Court of Justice, ia succession to Mr. Brewer. retired. The Queen has replied to the telegram from President Carnot by thanking the Preeidenb for the cordiality of the reception accorded to her on French territory. The Albert medal of the first clasE has been pr*. seiitei to Nlr. T. A. fii-c-L inale. of Llba Ennerdale, of Liverpool, for exceptional bravery in saving life ab sea. The last weeks of The Babes in the Wood»** which is the greatest success that even Mr. Augustus Harris has scored in pantomime, are afc length announced at Drury Lane. A telegram from IWiacombe states that the steamer Ontario from Baltimore, ten miles north- west of Lundy Island, has broken down. The Earl of Bute, of Cardiff, is with her. The death has occurred at Dover of Mr. Steriket* Finnis, Deputy-Lieutenant of Kent and deputy^ chairman of the Dover Harbour Board, of whicl* Lord Granville is chairman. The state of Lord Westmorland's health, whick has been very unsatisfactory for weeks past, grow& daily more serious. The friends of the noble earl eutertain grave anxieties for him. The fan competition organised by the Fan*- makers' Company has been well taken up. nearly 250 ladies and gentlemen having signified their intention of senling exhibits. We (Observer) have reason to believe that u.. post of Permanent Secretary of the Foreign Office* vacated by Sir Julian Pauncefote's appointment) M, Minister to Washington, will be fillel by Sir Philiffc Currie, K.C.B. The Court of Appeal, says a Paris telegram, haa declared the Panama Canal Company to be a civUJ association, thus reversing the decision of the TrU bunal of Commerce, that the Panama Canal Com, pany was a commercial society. At the Pentuth Police-court, Captain Legg. master of the steamship Boskenna Bay, of Pen. zance, was fined t and cosbs for carrying grainy i 1 bulk in the between decks of the steamer, con, trary to the Carriage of Grain Act. A New Y Grit telegram cays the Joint Committee of the Central Traffic and Trunk Line Association lias passed a resolution against the payment iu any form of commis-ion in connection with the sale of tickets of the issue of other companies. A man named John Wakely, a road contractor, was returning home alone near Yeovit one uigh, when he fell into a tiooded ditch by the roadside. He was drowned, his body being found the follaw, ing morning. A woman named Clarice Foxall (48i, the wife ot a miner, of Cromwell Street, Kates Hill, Dudley, uttempied to commit suicide by cutting her throat with a knife. The poor woman bar been. slightly deranged for some time. An invitation has been sent to all French Depo" ties and English Members of Parliament to be pre- sent at the meetings in favour of international arbitration, which are to take place in i'a;U on June -9 and .'<0. A fire occurred in the Salvation Army Bairacka/ Beaufort street, Liverpoo). the other night, and" panic ensued, but the congregation dispersed with- out serious injury to any worshipper. The tire wa. extinguished before much damage had been doue. Pending the preparation of the new site for their annual encampment, the Duke of Cambridge has informed the National Rifle Association thafc lie will oiler no objection to the meeting being held this year at Wimbledon. A slight shock of earthquake has occurred ift Eastern Pennsylvania. It was felt at Lancaster, Harrisburg, Gettysburg, and their environs, and also at Wilmington (Delaware;, and several place* in Maryland and New Jersey. On searching the passengers who disembarked from the City ot Chicago, which arrived at ^ueeiia^. town the other day, revolvers were found con- cealed on the persons of Michael Doneghy and hie wife, and a quantity of ammunition was found, amongst their luggage. They were both arrested. The other night four basket women were drink, ing in a house in Nash-street, l.iverpool -a low neighbourhood — when two of them, named Langoa and GoflVey, quarrelled and fought, l.angon, it i% eaid, threw a tumbler at Goifrey, cutting a uoam. artery of her wrist., and she bled to deal It. It is stated that a company is in process of for- mation to establish direct communication between. Liverpool and New Zealand, by which meat shall come Uraight from I lie colony to Liverpool, whence it will lie distributed throughout the north of Eng, land and Scotland. The Bank of France, on the guarantee of ft. syndicate representing the principal cr edit establishment of Paris, has advanced l't(;(loI,ooo.: francs to the Coiii| toir dE-compte, and thua. enabled it to meet the continued run by the depose tors. A curious accident, befell a train from Liverpool the "llier morning. When nearing Warrington, it ran across a bale of calico which had faiien from a goods train, and the becaiae so entangled in the wheels that the train was delayed an liotu while the calico was lIuwoulld, At Chester Assises before Mr. Justice Cave^ Henry Men-e Rackham, clerk, pleaded guily U charges of embezzlement and forgery in conneo- tion with the Ma-jclcsfield Savings Bank in Septemher taat, and was sentenced to six years! penal servitude. A memoria I tablet haiil j usL been erected to tIle Jate Emperor Frederick at Sampierdarena, the junction on the Riviera line for Milan, where the touching meeting took place, iust a year ago, between King 11 umbei t and the Emperor Frederick, while thft latter was on his way from San Memo to Germany. A gas explosion has occurred at the gasworks of the Great Eastern Railway Company, at Stratford. One man named Samuel Sharp, mat tied. aged 47. was in ured and convey ed to the hospital, where it was found that, his knee M as fractured, and that be had sustained severe scalp wounds. I At Sheerness Mr. W. J. Harris, coroner, held an inquest upon the body of Henry Blend, coal met. chant. The evidence showed that deceased, who. i was a hard working man, was in financial diffi, culties and had t he bailiff in his house. This se upset him that he went to his stable and com*, uiitted suicide by hanging himself. The jury, returned a verdict of temporary insanity. At the Central Criminal Court, London, th* Rev. J. H. Coghlan, clergyman of the Church of England, William Henry Manning, solicitor ? clerk, John Terry, Frederick Joliae, and Jo<u: Russell, who had been convicted of fraud, were brought ua for judgment. Coghlan and Manning were eacl^ sentenced to seven years' {«nal servit u le. Terry md Russell to 12, and Joliife to 15 months har^ labour.