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BOBERT JONES, THE UNCOMPROMISING I LLANLLYFNI VETERAN. Heally great men are few and far between and I -some who have attained reputation, have not aJ. Ways deserved a m, nument in the archives of posterity. What are the great facts of life which claim for the veteran of Llanilyfni a distinguished record ? What are the principles of intrinsic or relative value which pr. serve the fame once re- cognised by contemporaries ? The facts that he Was born in 1806, baptised in 1832, ordained in 1836, when Christmas Evans and Wm Morgan, Holyhead, officiated, retained his past rate for 53 years, and died in 1896, are not of sufficient value to secure a record in the memory of the public. Perhaps his pastoral connection with L'anllyfni would not afford sufficiently thrilling incidents to distinguish him from the scores of other fellow- mortals who claim the same honours. A mem- bership of 57 at the eommenceim-nt of hi" pastor- ate, extending from Llanllv fni to Llanaelhaiarn, Pontllyfni and the surrounding d strict, g adually increased. Llanilyfni alorie in 1F61 had 75 mem- bers in 1879, there wer, 94. with 120 in the Sun- day school in 1881, tb. y II re n duced to 59, with 75 Sunday school attendants: and in 1889, just before he resigned his charge oj the church, they were 61 members, with 114 Sunday school atten- dants. This state of affaio would nut indicate any extreordinary pastoral strength, nor ele\at d position. There are men h '*e greati ess may be attributed to the mere accident of a call to a large and influential church, and there are men whuse greatness arises from their own intrinsic valu-, whilelhey are pastors of very small churches. In the one case, churches bes ow greatness upontneir ministers, in the other the minieters give position to the churches It was not Llanilyfni that gave greatness to Robert Jones, but. he gave greatness to Llanilyfni, The Principality honoured the man; and the man. thus honoured, reflected greatness on an other- wise insignificant church. The first time the writer saw the venerable min- ister of Llanllyfni, was at tie Denbighshire Asso- ciation in 1854, held at Penyjae. He had written the circular letter for that Near, which was read as an address at the conference. In those days, this honour was on'y conferred on recognised em- inent men, and he had attained this position when men of gigantic calibre kept the reins of the North Wales pulpit. One thing that gave our hero a unique position Was his unflinching defence of the distinctive prin- ciples of thg Baptists, when the predominance of the other denomination- filled the country with prejudice against the "Dippers" as they were iron- illy called in those days. Methodism prevailed in the country, and the great pulpit orators of the first half of the present century were among this body. John Eiias, the greatest orator that Wales ,ever produced; John Jones, of Talysarn, a star of the first magnitude and a host of others who might be mentioned, were all Methodists, and the denomination under such men was so predomin- ant in the North, where they sentred their power, that the country was greatly prejudiced against the despised Dippers, who presumed to maintain that sprinkling was not baptism, and that paedo-baptism was a relic of popery. It was under these circumstances that Robert Jonesthrew in his lot with the wak and struggling defenders of truth against the world. If our Paedo-Baptist brethren, under the auspices of the rich farmers, could not see immersion in the New Testament, he cculd scarcely find a text without some word or sentence in it to lead him into the baptismal controversy. One Calvinistic Methodist quaintly observed If Jones, Llanilyfni, had a sermon on the creation of the world, or the glory of Heaven, he would not fail to discover baptism by immersion in the song of the angel on the praise of the glorified Here is his explanation of his undaunted zeal. In the recognition meeting of a young minister at Ffordlas, Conway, Robert Jones and Ed. Roberts, Cefnbychan (not then honoured With D.D.), were the selected ministers for the services. Addressing the inaugurated, pastor Robert Jones said You, as a native of South Wales, where the Baptists are numerous and Wealthy, cannot realise the position and the diffi- culties of a North Wales Baptist minister. The Methodists are numerous and influential, and desperately prejudiced against what we consider the only baptism of the New Testament. You Will have to exert every nerve to maintain your ground in the midst of such opposition." The deep thinker and strong defender of the faith, felt bis responsibility to his God for his honest out spoken protest against error in the administration Of the commands of Christ. At the same time, he always manifested the greatest respect for his opponents. Here is a translation of his own words on the point After serious consideration, I think infant baptism, wherever it is performed, is so contrary to the Gospel, and injurious, that I Would consider it an honour if it could be written on my tombstone that I did my best to oppose it." lIe was a conscientious and uncompromising lover of the truth as he saw it in the face of Jesus Christ. And although his opponents cringed Under his able exposure of errors, yet every honest mind highly respected the man whom they be- lieved to be perfectly genuine, though, from their point of view, sometimes indiscreet. He- catered not for men's applause, and cared not if the truth Wounded or offended. There were only two very talented ministers in those days, who gave such Prominence to imrrersion in all their sermons, Jiz., our hero, and John Evans, Bangor. And, further, we must confess that they were not the lnost successful in the conversion of sinners. Some have referred to the eccentricities of R. Jones, as if the man were to be gauged by his de ficiencies. There are qualities which are indica tlOns of the inner man, and are guides to the in- nermost chambers of the sonl. But these are not the oddities or accidents of some natures. If you estimate the spiritual force of a digciple, you must not look at his denial of the Saviour, and forget the consciousness which realised the loving eye of *•*» injured Redeemer, and left the scene of tempta- tion to pour his wounded heart in bitter tears. yes, Robert Jones had his eccentricities; they ^ere the weak points of a large heart. Even his body was eccentric. All his movements of body ^ud mind reached a climax by eccentric force. His *&ce was rough, his dark hair was dishevelled, hie dress was carelessly arranged, his necktie and col- J&r were moved towards his back,and we should not ?. surprised if we discovered a nightcap or two shpped under the back of his waistcoat. His piercing eyes lacked central movement, as if they Were always poring inwards, and disdaining all 8ociai surroundings, conscious of all the realities Within, but oblivious to all the panorama of the outside world. Yes, he had his weak points like many others, and grievously have they to answer for them when deprived of positions in favour of ignorant pretenders.. ',t,ed in his It was in this eccentric mood no L..t- liece, sermon to some professors of a certain Ql, who were present in the service, saying '•* TO, profess to teach theology which of you can teach me theology?" A joke of this sort from him was always taken in good part. With all his eccentricities, however, Robert Jones had some noble traits of both mental and moral forces. His individuality was very promin- I ent, his intellect and grasp of thought would as- t sert his rights till his claims were recognised. He I was not unconscious of his hard-earned acquire- ments. While this might sometimes lead him to make some eccentric remarks, yet, like extra weight in an eccentric wheel facilitates the velocity in passing the centre, so does the consciousness of mental power carry apreacber by forcible expressions in the heartfelt movements of his discourse. This was well disciplined by a persevering study of the old Puritan divines. Dr. Owen's works were at his fingers' ends. They were stored and arranged, not in the volumes On his bookshelf, but in his own inexhaustive memory. The thoroughness of his study is proved in many of the articles he pub- lished A review of his on the works of Archi- bald Maclean in the Bedyddiwr" for January, 1850, is a noble example of this. The extent of his reading, and his keen insight into the beauties of his authors, are manifested in his Theological Gems (Gemau Duwinyddol), a collection of ex- tracts from eminent authors, published in a book, price Is. 6d. He could read, grasp, appreciate, and select. And with all this, the intellectual food was well digested and assimilated, and became the sum and substance of his mental constitution. We do not know that Robert Jones could work out an original path for himself through an un- traversed desert, where pioneers had not paved a way through the labyrinth of theology. It is very possible that a library of Arminian works would I have captivated him. But his thorough study of the Calvinistic divines of the past centuries give their theology such deep foundation in his heart I an 1 soul, that let Arminian writers, and down- grade singers, charm ever so sweetly, they had no enchantment for the inflexible divine of Llan- I ilyfni. A very important element in the character of the old Carnarvonshire veteran, was his ooncen tration of power on one subject till ha could un ravel all its mysteries. Wandering minds will never achieve power. They lose the centre of gravity, they change their object of pursuit so often and so sudden, that nothing of real value is produced by them, although they may be pos- sessed of considerable talent. When James R:chards, Pontypridd, prepared his great sermon, it took him weeks and weeks of study and pre- paration. When Henry Rees had a sermon for the M thodist association, be bad preached it many times before the great day of the Sasiwn (Gymanfa). When Robert Jones composed his treatise on Popery, he gave a splendid proof of his resolute, persevering concentration. He could not be considered a good historian, a necessary qualification for the work. Yet, so thoroughly did he enter into the subject, reading and study- ing every available work beating on the question, that when the book was out, Wales was startled by the masterly production of the Welsh press. Although his piercing intellect could apprehend the deep things of theology as explained in books, yet he could not read men instead of books like Dickens, or see the marvels on which antiquarians will gaze in ecstasy. In a company of ministers, visiting the old ruins of Carnarvon Castle, he re- marked to the blind man, Daniel Davies, Swan- sea, that they were both exactly the same that day the blind man could not see the ruins, and Robert, Jones could not see anything in ihe ruins to attract his attention. A writer in the Cardiff Times for August 1st, 1891, says: That Robert Jones has never been regarded by his own denomination as a great preacher; that is, his services have never been in great demand for anniversary meetings and tho associations. He was not what is called a popu- lar preacher. Men of less resources and much smaller calibre, especially those who possessed a pleasant singing voice, and the proper nasal twang, have easily passed him in the race for popularity. He is too heavily laden to run for popular ap- plause. The simply popular preacher must not carry much weight of theology or original matter. His sermons must contain only common and pleasant things, easily understood, dressed in popular garb, and delivered in a musically whin- ing voice. When the great day of the Associa- tion came round, and with it the tribes gathered from all parts to hear the Gospel message, Robert Jones was generally to be seen, not in the pulpit, but in the pew, listening to men who, judged by intellectual power, were not worthy to unloose his shoe latchet." These observations are not applicable to the Llanllyfni veteran, at least for the last 45 years. While it is true that men of inferior abilities have gained the applause of the multitude, and may be true in many instances, that a musical, whining delivery may have contributed to popularity, it cannot be true of the race of eloquent preachers who were the comrades of Robert Jones. Christ- mas Evans, Wm. Morgan. Holyhead; EllisEvans, Cefnmawr; John Prichard, Llangollen John Williams, Rhos; Thomas Rhys Davies, and others were the comrades of our hero. They were winners of the race in popular preaching, though they would scorn the idea of being in a race for popularity. They soared above the idea of ap plause, and were lost in anxiety for the conver- sion of sinners. Each of these had his distinctive characteristic, but neither of them possessed the whining voice referred to in the above quotation. One only of them possessed a musical intonation in some parts of his sermon, but his intellectual superiority is indisputably proved in his pub- lished works. Whatever amount of theology was carried by Robert Jones, he would not be more heavily laden than Ellis Evans and Williams, of Rhos's criticism would be strong meat for the most intelligent audience. These men did not attain their popularity by a whining delivery and common-place matter. What is true eloquence and genuine popularity? Perhaps this is very little understood. A man who delivers a really impressive discourse, not to dazzle the gaping multitude, but to work convic- tion through an enlightened understanding- the heart of the speaker in contact with the hearts of the audience, and both being lost in the truth, enveloped in the glory of the everlasting Gospel- this will make an impression which cannot be obliterated. This man is truly eloquent whether recognised as such or not. Mark Antony had achieved the perfection of eloquence, while, by permission, he delivered the funeral oration of Caesar. And all the rhetorical powers of Brutus failed to preclude the words of the plain blunt Antony from exciting the Romans to mutiny. The throbs of the speaker's heart increased the circulation of bloody revenge in the constitution of the populace. A true embassador of the Cross can attain a higher pitch than this. He can be hidden from the applauding multitude while his message pierces the innermost recesses of human consciousness. His ideas are like keys which fit the wards of the locks, which fasfen the various apartments of the living soul, and enter in through an open door, either to raise the dust of guilt, or to spinikle the water of gospel consolations in the troubled conscience. The man who can do this is an eloquent man whatever may be hie acknow- ledged position. He has left the impress of his popularity in the hearts of the people, although the powers that wield the pulpit supplies may have forgotten to include him in the list of invitations. Some people seem to think that eloquence must be the same in all persons, and most successful speakers think that their own mode of delivery is the only correct one. Morris Jones, of Merthyr, and John Reynolds, Felinganol, cnce had a tug on this point. Morris Joneswvgthe singing preacher, and John Reynolds the weeping evengelist. Said Reynolds to Jones: Nid canu i'w pregethu, Mr. Jones nage, nage," was the quick rejoinder, ac nid llefain chwaith i'w pregethu, Reynolds bach." Each had high thoughts of his own mode to the disparagement of that of the other. But nature is full of variety, in mental charasteristics and heart wielding powers, as well as in the animal and vegetable kingdoms. If one man can chant the Gospel and inspire souls, without neglecting their instruction; while another with rough uncultured voice has been so shrilled with the glorious mysteries of Divine redemption as to carry himself and the people within tLe veil into the presence of the shekina, where discords are lost in the blending of the '« songsters, at the retifrn of a prodigal; aeaTen», *ruly popular and really eloquent, both these are -Tones will stand the test as In this view Robor» ».. > j noj| move his a popular preacher. He oouu* • jje audience into an atmosphere of Divine wrotn. could net lift the covering of destruction nor hold the congregation in the presence of a naked hell, like his neighbour John Jones, Llanberis, could do. But he could ascend and carry the people with him, into the brilliant &nd healthy atmosphere of the brighter world above, and bask in the glorious sunshine of salvation. As man cannot see himself but by reflection, so the true ambassador of the Cross forms a mirror in which the people can see themselves reflected, while they are being changed from glory to glory as by the ¡ Spirit of the Lord. When Robert Jones was in his happy mood and in full view of his ideas, the people would forget all his uncultured eccentri- cities and ascend with him into the Holy of Holies. We are not exaggerating, but we speak of the man at his best, in the climax of his best sermons. The remark in the quotation that his services W9re not in demand for anniversaries, and the association is not correct We could point out a verv large number of such engagements when he was in the zenith of his popularity. One fact will tell a tale on this point. He publish- ed several works, all of which had a splendid sale, some of them had gone through more than one edition. He was more successful in the sale of his works than any other Baptist minister. We attribute this to the popularity of his preaching quite as much as to the value of his works. I
YST.iAD DISTRICT COrINCIL.…
YST.iAD DISTRICT COrINCIL. I The annual meeting of the above Council was I held at the District Council Chamber. Pentre, on I Friday.—Aid. Mathias having been elected ) ehairman, the finance, roads, and sanitary parlia- mentary, and other committees were re-elected. NOTICE OF MO LION.—Mr. Morris Morris, gave notice of motion that the nay of meeting be considered at the next Council m. eting. APPOINTMEN I OF DEPUTY CHIEF SANITARY INSPECTOR.—There was a great deal of discussion as to the appointment of a Sub- chief Sanitary Inspector, and ultimatlely it was resolved on the motion of Dr. Thomas to appoint one at a salarv of £20 a year. THE PORTH BRIDGES.—A letter was read from the Local Government Board advertising to the Council application for a loan of £ 7,000 for the re construction of the Porth bridges. The Board required a resolution as to the application plans and estimates of the bridges. The surveyor suggested that they ask for tenders for the iron work, and he (surveyor) would prepare the estimate of the masonry work, and then forward both estimates with plans to the Local Goverment Board. The Chairman.-I agree with the snggestion and I think we should allow it to stand over until the estimates are obtained —Agreed to. ALLOTMENTS.—Applications were received for allotments at Gelli. It was resolved that the parties makirg the applications be asked if they had endeavourned to get the lund required. FERNDALE SCAVENGING DEPOT.— Councillors Morris Morris and Daniel Evans were deputed by the Council to select a site at Fern- oale for a scavenging depot. SURVEYOR'S REPORT.—The surveyor (Mr. W J. Jones), reported that or, the 13th inst. he accompanied the chairman and Mr. P. Griffiths, to-select land at Porth for the improve- ment of the Porth bridges. They recommended that Mr Llewelyn the landlord, be written to as to land required for the wedening of the bridges. Agreed to. He recommended that 250 yards of sewer be constructed at the rear of Williams St., Ystrad. He also recommended that the sewer in Cemetery- road, Porth, be extended about 110 yards, to en- able the new houses on Ty-newydd to be connected -Agreed to. PLANS -He had received the following planB which he approved of -Plan of ten cottages in Thomas St., Tonypandy, for Mr. John Jones; plan of 12 houses at Birchgrove, Porth, for Mr David Jenkins; plan of 9 houses on the Bedw Estate, Cymer, for Messrs Enoch Bros plan of vestry in Llewelyn St., Pontygwaith for the Welsh Congregationalists. Alderman W. Morgan called the attention of the Council to the condition of Station Street, Treherbert, which, he said, was almost impas- sible. He thought it would be very hard on the owners of property in that street to be called upon to put it in order. It w&s resolved that the surveyor at the next meeting of the Council report on its condition. The seal of the Council was affixed to a new rate of Is 3d in the £ to cover proposed expendi- ture. The above rate will bring in the sum of £ 22,483 14s lid. There was some discussion as to providing a. scavenging depot at Treorky. It was resolved that the matter be left in the hands of the mem- bers of the ward.
THE QUESTION OF THE HOUR.
THE QUESTION OF THE HOUR. The question of the hour in thousands of homes is how to regain the strength already lost; how to be able to meet the increasing demands of the fut- ure; how to fortify the system against disease; how to enable the father, with his failing health, to continue his occupation; how to keep the i.. other from giving way under the weight oi Vrnily cares; how to ensure the son against break- ing down under the burden of studies or daily work; how to save the delicate daughter from becoming weaker still; how to infuse new life into sideration in hundreds of cases day by day, and week by week. There is now, fortunately, a satisfactory answer to this question, and that is use Gwilym Evans' Quinine Bitters, the veget- able tonic, acknowledged to be the best remedy of the age for Nervousness, weakness, Low Spirits, Melancholy, Loss of Appetite, and Indigestion. Sold in bottles 2s. 9d. and 4s. 6d. each. Sole Proprietors- QUININE BITTERS MANUFACTURING CO., Limited, LLANELLY, SOUTH WALES.
TAFF VALE RAILWAY.
TAFF VALE RAILWAY. THE VACANT SECRETARYSHIP. A private meeting of the Taff Vale Railway directors was held on Tuesday at the Westminster Palace Hotel, and occupied a couple of hours. It is understood that the question of the appoint- ment of a secretary to the company, in succession to the late Mr Jones, came before the Board. On inquiry at the close of the meeting, however, it was stated on behalf of the general manager (Mr Beasley) that there was nothing to communicate, as the Board had not yet taken any steps in the matter.
LOCAL WEDDINGS.
LOCAL WEDDINGS. DA VID- WILLIAMS. On-Tuesday morning Miss Annie Williams, of the Glog, Pontypridd, was married to Dr. Wash- i ington David, of Llwynpia, at the Parish Church of Llanwonno, the Rev. LI. LI. Davies presid- ing. The bride was given away by Colonel Giover, Cljydacit Opurt. The 'bridesmaid was Miss C. Wayne Morgan, Maesycoed, niece of the bride, and Mr W. W. Hood, Glyncornel, Llwyn- pia, acted as best man.
FOOTBALL.
FOOTBALL. PENYGRAIG v. MOUNTAIN ASH. Played at Penygraig. Chant kicked off for Penygraig, and Hopkins replied to the centre. Mountain Ash receiving a free kick, gained ground, and a fine bout of passing brought the oval near the home » ne' From anotlier bout of passing, Hoskins received, and trieu 2 s'5ot ^or Soa'- ball went a bit wide, a minor resU-tju^ On the restart, Mountain Ash played off exceedingly^]-; several bouts of passing ensuing, one of which re- sulted in Phillips scoring a try, the same pbyer failing to convert. Penygraig afterwards played up well, and took the ball into the visitors' 25, a minor resulting. For several minutes after, play occurred in mid-field. Hoskins got hold in the centre, and made a fine sprint, but was collared in the home 25, another minor resulting. Penygraig again crossed the half way and pressed. Final score Penygraig, 1 goal, 2 tries; Mountain ,sh, 1 try. TREHERBERT v. CANTON. Played at Treherbert in ideal weather. Re- feree, Mr T. Williams, Pontypridd. The visitors were short, but had good substitutes. Treherbert suffered from the absence of Griffiths at half, and Jenkins and Argust in the forwards. Kirkhouse kicked off for the homesters from the bottom end, and W. Davies followed up his kick, and play settled in the visitors' 25. A good run by W. Davies nearly let him in, but Canton relieved by i smart rush. Some smart passing from Lewis to T Davies ended in W. Jones scoring a. neat try. A good shot fell abort. Desultory play followed in mid-field. Sullivan snapped a pass, and raced down the field, but W. R. Jones saved, and -ae homesters relieved, and by some smart rushing, Kirkhouse scored an unconverted try. After some loose play, Ben Evans dashed over with a smart try, W. Jones converting. Half-time score Tre herbert, 1 goal, 2 tries; Canton, nil. Cornish resumed for Canton, and the return found touch at the centre. From the line-out, Ben Evans picked up, and passed to J. Lewis, who scored. Treherbert still pressed, but failed to score, the visitors conceding a couple of minors. From a line-out, Sweet broke away, and W. Davies scored once again, the point being unconverted. A brief delay occurred through one of the Cantonites being winded. A long kick by E. Lewis was allowed gy Sullivan, and J. Evans scored behind the posts. W. Jones did the needful. The whistle sounded with play in mid-field. Final score: Treherbert, 2 goals, 4 tries, 5 minors; Canton, 1 minor.
WILFUL DAMAGE TO A BICYCLE…
WILFUL DAMAGE TO A BICYCLE AT PON- TYPRIDD. At the Pontypridd police court on Wednesday, John Jones, labourer, Pontypridd, was charged with stealing a tricycle valued at JB2, the pro- perty of Mr Thomas Paynter, signalman, Ponty- pridd, and also with wilfully damaging it on Monday last. From the evidence given, it appears that the complainant recently removed from Brynhyfryd Terrace to the Parade, and placed his tricycle in- side the back door at his house. On the Monday following, he saw the defendant breaking the ma- chine with a hammer outside the back door. P.C. Davies gave evidence as to the arrest of the prisoner at Aberdare Junction. When charged he said, "I am not guilty, and I found the tri- cycle outside at the back of the house. The prisoner was sentenced to a months' im- prisonment.
A SEQUEL TO THE ALBION EXPLOSION.
A SEQUEL TO THE ALBION EXPLOSION. EXTRAORDINARY ALLEGATIONS. At the Pontypridd County Court, on Friday last, before His Honour, Judge Gwilym Wil- liams, Mrs Mary Thomas, a widow, residing at Cilfynydd, was sued by Mr William Games, con- tractor, Cilfynydd, for the recovery of six guineas for a mourning coach and hearse, hired by the defendant in June, 1893.Mr Rosser, solicitor, Pontypridd, appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Latham, solicitor, Pontypridd. for the defendant. S. Rice, a foreman with Mr Games, said the defendant's son was killed in the Albion explo- sion. The defendant came to him and said that she wished to bury her son at Briton Ferry, and asked to be supplied with a shellibier. Witness failed to get a shellibier, and at the defendant's request, hired a hearse and a mourning coach from Aberdare. Thomas Roderick, a driver employed by Mr John Morgan, Aberdare, said he drove the de- fendant to Briton Ferry, and thought :.£6 6s. was a reasonable charge. When they got to Briton Ferry, the defendant wished to be driven back that night, but he refused, and stopped the night at Neath. For the defence it was argued that Mr Games agreed to supply the mourning coach and hearse for :.£3 10s., and it was alleged that the funeral was made an exhibition of all the way to the place of burial. His Honour gave judgment for :.£3 10s. I
ALLEGED THEFT OF MONEY AT…
ALLEGED THEFT OF MONEY AT TYLORS- TOWN. THE CASE DISMISSED. At the Pontypridd Police Court on Wednesday Jo)hn Allen, collier, Tylorstown, was charged with stealing :.£3 the property of John Jackson, collier, 39, Hendrefadwg Terrace, Tylorstown, on the 20th inst. Mr Charles Mathews, solicitor, defended. Prosecutor said that the prisoner occupied apart- ments at his house, and was aware that he kept money in a cash box. The prisoner often had access to the room where this money was kept. On the day in buestion he noticed that R3 were missing. Police Sergeant Jones deposed that he found in the prisoner's tool-box a file upon which there was some wood. In reply to the charge prisoner said I know nothing at all about it." Mr Mathews addressed the Bench at some length and called several witnesses, and eventually the case was dismissed.
ALLEGED THEFT OF A GOLD WATCH…
ALLEGED THEFT OF A GOLD WATCH AT PONTYPRIDD. r Before the Rhondda Stipendiary on Wednes- day, Abel Williams and Robert Staddon, labourer, Porth, were charged with stealing a gold watch valued at JB20, the property of Mr Samuel,Stan- bury, landord of the Half Moon Hotel, Ponty- pridd, on the 19th inst. Mr Superintendent Jones made an application for a remand, which was granted.
WELSH LAND COMMISSION.
WELSH LAND COMMISSION. HOSTILE ACTION OF THE TREASURY. A London correspondent says: —It is stated on very good authority that the relations between the Treasury and the Welsh Land Commiss on are at present in a state of considerable tension. It is known that the members of the Land sion. It s known that the members of the Land Commission have deciedd that it is part of their fcfy !.o deal at considerable length in their re- port with the mCJ sided aspects of the agrarian cuestion in Wales, and tn&v an extensive retrospect of the whole question may be expected. Mr Frederick Seebohm, for instance, has a great deaJ I to say on land tenure. Professor Rhys deals I with the ethnological and social problem. Mr Brynmor Jones takes up the historical and legal aspect, and Mr Lleufer Thomas supplies the bibliographical details. In effect it was intended to make the report a comp'ete and exhaustive survey of the whole history of the possession and cultivation of land in Wales from the earliest down to the present times. For reasons which may be easily guessed at the Commission has been considerably hampered since the Tory Govern ment has attained to power. The Home Secre- tary's disinclination to interfere for the protec- tion of the witnesses who are suffering in con- sequence of their giving evidence before the Com- mission has been already commented upon in the Press and in Parliament. Further difficulties are now raised, this time not by the Home Office, but by the officials of her Majesty's Government. Demands, couched in terms which are considered extremely offensive, have been addressed to the Commissioners urging upon them to bring their labours to an early and premature close. It is not to be wondered at that the Commission has taken considerable umbrage at the exceptional position taken up by the Treasury, and I under- stand that one or two of it's members have gone so far as to threaten resignation in consequence. The matter is now under consideration, and we shall probably hear more of it within the next few weeks.
| THE GREAT NEED OF THE AGE
THE GREAT NEED OF THE AGE Is some scientifically arranged preparation which will cope effectually with the prevalent diseases of this country, which will be certain to do good when fairly tried, which will be equally adapted to the needs of the merchant and workman, the pro- fessional man, and lie who wins his bread by the sweat of his brow, the student, the clerk, the fac- tory hand, the miner, and the roadside labourer. It shouH be too, such a preparation as contains no injurious ingredients, and which may be taken with impunity by the weakly child or the delicate lady, as well as by the stronger constituted man. Such a discovery wo ild deserve to ne ceiled the Perfection of Medicinal Preparations, and would This much-needed boon has been fouuj, had, and proved to be satisf iv »<*v It is Gwilym Evans' Qnirine Bitters, the v^otiibU t mic. This world renowned medicine is strongly recommended for affections, of the chest, JkhLty in any foim, Depresion of Spirits, etc. It is sold in bottles, 2s. 9d. and 4s. 6d. each. See the name Gwilym Evans on Stamp, Label, and Bottle, as there are numerous imitations. Proprietors: QUININE BITTERS MANUFACTURING CO., Limited, LLANELLY, SOUTH WALES.
SOUTH WALES COLLEGE.
SOUTH WALES COLLEGE. THE APPEAL FOR FUNDS. Principal Viriamu Jones and Mr Jenkins, -eg istrar for the South Wales and Monmouthshire University College, attended a meeting of the Cambrian Miners' Association on Monday, to claim their assistance for the movement now in progress for obtaining £ 20,000 to meet the offer of the Treasury to contribute a further £20,000, for the purpose of prividing new college build- ings.—Principal Jones and Mr Jenkias put the case for the college very strongly, and "Mabon" iji a very able speech on the want of education by the sons and daughters of working men, said that they, as workmen, had been in want of col- legiate education for years. The majority of the managerships of the various collieries were held by gentlemen's sons. They now had a college at their door, and privileges were offered them which should make many such positions held by work men's sons (applause). He urged the delegates present to do their utmost to forward the appeal made by the visitors, and obtain a response worthy of their calling (applause).
ATTEMPTED RAPE AT TREFOREST.
ATTEMPTED RAPE AT TREFOREST. AN EXCITING CHASE. THE PRISONER COMMITTED FOR TRIAL. At the Pontypridd Police Court (before Mr J. Ignatius Williams (stipendiary) and others), John Hanover, a boatman, was charged with attempting to commit a rape upon one Hannah Edwards, wife of Thomas Edwards, labourer, Treforest, on Tues- day last. From the evidence given it would seem that on the day named the prosecutrix was washing clothes in her house alone, when the defendant entered and asked where her husband was. She answered that he was working, whereupon the prisoner placed his arm around her waist and kissed her. She strongly resented this, and on threatening to stab him he took hold of her and tried to take her into the bedroom, but she resisted him, and he then pushed her against the wall and acted in- decently towards her. She screamed loudly for help but no one came, and the defendant ran away John Mathews, blacksmith, working at Treforest. said he heard screams, and on looking in the direc- tion of the sound, saw a man leaving the com- plainont's house and running down the canal bank. Witness followed and the complainant told him that the defendant had insulted her. Police Sergeant Stibbs said that as a result of information received he went in search of the pri- soner, and found him in a boat proceeding in the direction of Cardiff. When arrested the prisoner jumped into the canal and eluded the constables for over half an hour by getting into a field on the other side of the canal. He was chased over the Caerpilly and Newport Railway, and was about to jump a second time into the canal when witness caught him. When charged with the offence prisoner was committed to take his trial at the next quarter sessions.
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