The Pontypridd Chronicle and Workman's News

TALK IN THE TRAIN. (By Yraa-ac Acw Jnnior.) A considerable amount indignation has been -H-OUPI d ;imong workmen who travel by tmm to and from Porth by the new re<m- la lions in >eg.ird to the waring-rooms. °Ifc aft-ms that the Company have hid ihe wait- i^-reouiR painted, and, in order to preserve the raid in its pristine glory, "n order ha* fw'en i--Kued that the doors are to be kept! closed until the workmen's train has left the ctaiinn. Hojkmen who may be wet or eve-ed viih perspiration are, therefore, obliged to wnit out on the platform, although they pny their railway fares, and are as much enti.hd to waiting room accommo- dation as any other class. It is suggested ttat if Ihe company must keep the°paint free from the contamination of the work- men •• presence, they ought to provide special waiting-rooms for the workmen, and put only old paint on that. < It is also suggested that special trains will soon have to be provided for the travelling drapers and of her packmen who swarm into the Rhuhddn, for the packs" can not L-e put in The luggage vans now. except by the gracious permission of the guard. C,

PONTYPRIDD DISTRICT COUNCIL. CILFYNYDD WARD. The vacancy in the Cilfynydd Ward on the District Council was contested for on Monday, the candidates being Mr T. B. Evans (L). and Mr W. H. Watkin (C), and resulted in a deci- sive defeat of the Tory candidate by 120 votes. The polling was as foHows I T. B. Evans (L.) 325 Was. Howell Watkin (C) 206 Majority 120 When the poll was declared Mr Evans was hoisted on the shoulders of his supporters and car- riad through the principal streets. Much of the maccess of the election is due to the energetic t-am-tw of Mr Morgan Dyer, Councillor Gronow, aDd Mr David Francis.

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HU MOROUS JOTTINGS. The bonds of matrimony don't always pay dividends. Rich widows are the only secondhand articles that sell at prime cost. First Girl: Cholly isn't such a fool as lie looks." Second Girl* "No, indeed. He couldn't be." I hate these bicycles built for two," said Miss Jemmison. "It encourages people to talk behind your back." He: "I don't want any-woman to think I'm a fool." She: "Aren't you a little late in stating your wishes f" "Wasn't the bride delightfully tiniid P "Very. She was even shy ten jt enme to giving her age." J vcl1 >vlieu T.0. « w- f *1. L° Earner your nest you must ,e money." Tom: "Yes, there is nothing so delightful as cash down." She: "Have you ever loved another?" He: Yes, of course. Did you think I'd practice on a nice girl like you ? Little Girl What is tact, papa ? Papa: "Something every woman has and exercises—until she gets married." Hotel-keeper: "What's the matter here ? You're just raising the dence!" Waiter: "¡Nö, sir; I just dropped the tray." She: "If I had my life to live over ay a in—" lie: "I thought that's what you were doing you said you were 23." "Do you think you can read my mind?" asked the youth. "Not unless some one discovers it for me," was her answer. I can forgive but never forget this I whipping," said Tommy. "That is just what I want'you to do," said his mother. Henry," said Mrs. Peck, "I am going to get a bicycle." Dear me," said Mr. Peck, mildly, isn't one man enough for you to run over F" 7 Tramp: "Say, boss, could yer give a feller a dime fer a square meal?" Kind gentle- man: Certainly, if the meal is a good one. Where is it?" "What in the world shall I do with baby, John? She's crying for the moon." "That's nothing. Wait till she's 18, and then she'll want the earth." The Mother: "How do you know that he has ceased to love you?" Marriageable Daughter: "He buttons my gloves twice as 11 quick as lie used to." By Jove, Bronson! Excuse my saying so, but this is the rankest cigar I ever smoked. Where did you get it?" "You gave it to me last night. I was afraid of it myself." A lady who objects to profanity because it is both wicked and vulgar writes to ask us what she ought to say when a clothes- line breaks and lets a week's washing fall in the mud. Tapley: Cheer up, old felloe there's plenty of good fish in the sea." Hard-up (who lias just been rejected by Miss Croesus, the heiress, disconsulately): Yes, but not gdTd tish. Fond Father: "I hardly know what busi- ness to put my son in. I know practically nothing about his ability." Friend: "Take him for a sea voyage. That will show what there is in him." "What's the matter with that horse?' said the animal's owner at the race track. "He's fast asleep," replied the stable boy. "Weft. leave him that way. It's the only time he is ever fast." May: "I'm going to marry Mr. Quick- blood." Old Bachelor Cousin: Good heavens!" "Why do you say that; he's well off?" "Yes; lie's well off as he is, but he doesn't know it." "Some folks maintain," remarked Bass between puffs, "that in the next world we shall follow the same occupations as in this." "And in this world," said Mrs. B., "you are smoking incessantly." Cass: "But how do you know that was Benedict's wife that sat beside him in the train?" Bass: "Why didn't you notice that he addressed all of his conversation to the lady in the next seat ? "I'm sorry now, mamma," sobbed Bobby, that I stole those apples." Oh, yes," said his mother, "your conscience hurts you, does Wf" No," returned Bobby, "it's my stomach that hurts." Young Wife (at the fancy ball) You're improving wonderfully as a dancer. Don't you remember how you used to tear my dresses?" Young Husband: "Y-e-s; I wasn't buying 'em then." I can see no reason," said the S. P. P. A. boarder, "why it should be thought advis- able to dock a horse's tail." "Probably, suggested the Cheerful Idiot, "they are docked for being behind." Papa (enraged): "Why, Constantia, daughter, I've never, in all my life, seen as soft, green, unsophisticated, spoony an idiot as young Pudding ton Mamma (emphatically): "I have!" "Where's the gardener this morning?" asked Mr. Pinkeitou. I don't know," said Mrs. Pinkerton; "but I presume, from the fact that it is a rainy day, he is getting out the hose to water the lawn." "Doesn't this lovely scene animate youp" asked Anna of her lover. "No," said he. "Nothing but you can Annamate me. Oh, say yes, my darling!" She did say yes, and his cup of animation was full. "My mamma got ever so many falls when she was learning to ride the bicycle yester- day," explained the little girl to the caller, "and that's why she's so long coming down. She's got the blues all over her." She: H I'm afraid that it is not me that you're after, but that it is my money you want." lie: "How foolish in you to say that. You know very well I can't get your money without first getting you." When he asked for her hand she replied. "No, George; my heart is quite at your ser- vice; but I think I had better keep my hand myself. It might be useful to me in case you couldn't support me, you know." Gipsy Fortune-teller: "I am sorry to tell the young lady that she will pass through a serious illness in her twentieth year." Lady (forty, if a day): "Good gracious!" (Sighs and gives the gipsy half-a-crown.) Mr. Jones: "Was your gathering last night a success?" Medico's Better Half: Stupendous! Naturally enough we gave them oysters for the first course, and my husband has five new cases now-all typhoid!" She was a lawyer's daughter, but he kissed her. "Sir,'she exclaimed, "how dare you? Don't you know I can have you indicted for larceny?" "AU right," he replied. "If you do, I'll have you charged with receiving stolen property! Figg: It's a mighty good thing to have a retentive memory." Fogg "That depends. If the memory is yours, it is a mighty good thing, as you say; but if it happens to be the property of your wife, that's another matter." "By Jove, I left my pocketbook under my pillow!" "Oh, well, your servant is j honest, isn't she?" "That's just it—she'll take it right up to my wife!" <

LLANTWIT FARDRE SCHOOL BOARD. TO BUILDERS AND OTHERS. TENDERS are invited by the above Board for altera-tions and additions to the Llantwit Boird Schools. Plans and Specifications may be seen at the office of Mr A. O. Evans, architect, pn- typridd. Tenders marked "Llantwit Schools to be 1T* the hands of the undersigned bef°r* n rp j ,1 c,, <3 0clock on Tuesday, the 5th ,T „ bind theif- Next. The Board do not .selves to accept the lowest or any ten- 4. H. S. DAVIES, Clerk.

HACKNEY STALLION, LORD MILLINGTON. With reference to an advertisement which ap- peared in a recent issue of the Glamorgan Gazette," the stallion which the above beat in competition at Caerphilly Show, on Monday, April 6th, 1896, was not the celebrated Lord Bang," owned by Mr T. D. John, of Saint Fagans. The undersigned expresses his regret to Mr Johns, that this was not made clear by the adve •- tisement. (Signed) J. STAIEN. I Cross Roads, Cowbridge. 27th April, 1896.

QUEEN'S SCHOLARSHIP CLASSES. j CL ASSKS for the DKCKMBER EXAM INA- TION nre being formed at the HIGHER GRADK SCHOOL, FKKNDALE, and will meet on Wed- nesday Evenings and Saturday Mornings during the rest of the year. Particulars may be obtained from R. D. CHALKE, Head Master. I

BRYNTIRION, LLANTWIT FARDRE. A grand and successful concert was held at the above place of worship on Thursday evening last theproceeds being utilised towards liquidating the debt. The chapel was well filled with an apprs- ciative audience, the musical portion of the neigh- bourhood being well-represented. The following artistes acquitted themselves very creditably, and to the general satisfaction of all present. Th • soprano was that promising young vocalist, i..ns& Gwen Bussel, pupil of T. Price, Esq. Her aing- ing of "Dear heart" especially was well received. The contralto, Madame Blodwen Jones, R.A.M., was repeatedly encored. Her singing places r as undoubtedly the foremost contralto of Wales, several of the best musicians acknowledged not having heard before a voice of such marvellous richness and fulness of tone, together with such expression and distinct enunciation. Her singing of "Hen gadair freichiau fy mam" (the new song composed by Mr W. J. Jones, Crossbrook Music Stores, Pontypridd), was done with such feeling and expressiveness, that several of the el 'e"ly folk were moved to tears. Many of those who at- tended have since remarked that they wont for- get the rendering for some time to come. Madame Jones responded to a continuous encore by giving "Ijlythr fy mam," which was also very effectively rendered. Mr W. R. Evans. Cardiff, who was tin tenor engaged for the concert, sung with great taste and sweetness. The baritone waa Mr D. Jones, R.A.M. Mr E. P. Mills had some difhcuicy in securing Mr Jones, inasmuch as being home from the academy on his Easter holidays, his time was pretty well filled up by long-standing en- gagements. However, his performance amply re- paid the extra effort in getting him. His first rendering of Y teithiwr a'i gi, the well-known song by Mr H. Mills, evoked a vociferous encore, He responded by giving "Blow, blow, thou win wind," a song which gave him an opportunity to show his powerful voice and capabilities to advantage. Before closing Mr Jones obliged by giving "Honour and Arms," by special request of Mr Bruce, the respected chairman, which was again rendered in excellent style. We under- stand that Mr Jones has had splendid receptions from London audiences; he has also received a good offer to be engaged for the operatic stage However, he seems anxious to complete his fuli academy training before entering upon an engage- ment of that description. He has an engagement for a concert in London for next Thursday even- ing. The solo violinist and accompanist was Mr E. P. Mills who manipulated the ivories in his usual good style. He played with accuracy and taste seldom met with in accompanists. Thj chairman was Mr Gerald Bruce. Mrs and M- Prossen^Thomas, of Llantwit Fardre, performed some melodious selections on the banjo and piano and secured an enthusiastic reception. i

FIRE AT PONTYPRIDD. On Tuesday night a fire broke out at the estab- lishmfent of Mr T. Evans, Temple of Fashion, High Street, Pontypridd. It appears that at p ,about 7.45 p.m. P.C. James was passing the I shop and noticed smoke issuing through th,3 front door. He at once forced an entrance, and discovered a large quantity of woollen goods on hre. In the meantime a messenger was sent to the police station, and the constable in charge* rung up the fire brigade, and proceeded to th" fire station. He, without delay, had out th", reel and hose. and with the assistance of Chief Officer -A. O. Evans took the appliances to the scene of the fire. They were there joined by First. Officer Rees and Second Officer Harpur. and the whole of the members of the fire brigade. Hoses were fixed to the hydrants by the New Inn. Ivy Bush, and the hydrants near the premises. There was a plentiful supply of water, and the fire was successfully got under in the course of an hour. Deputy-chief Constable Jones, Inspector Evans. Sergeants Lewis and Thorney. with a posse of police rendered admirable assistance to the bri- gade, and had some considerable difficulty in keeping the mass of people that had gathered to witness the fire in order, and in regulating the traffic Rt this spot. Considerab'e amount of damage was done to the stock by fire and water. The stock was insured, but not the premises. Much sympathy is felt with Mr and Mrs Evans at this unfortunate mishap.

WATTSTOWN. The election of secretary for the National Col- lieries (Wattstown), Sick Fund, which has a mem- bership of about 1,450, has resulted as follows: Evan Thomas, collier, 569; John Jones, collier, 533; majority, 36. Spoilt votes, 13.

DOMESTIC TROUBLES AT SENGHENYDD. WIFE CHARGED WITH STEALING J6215. Considerable interest was manifested in the hearing of the case against Rhoda Organ, who w; charged at the Caerphilly Police Cour^ T day with stealing £ 214 10s,. fI- °n U,e' husband, Alfred <- "ae monies of her 1 -jigan, dealer, 7, Park Road, -6iienydd, on the 18th inst. The magistrates on the bench were Messrs Hery Lewis (presiding^, E. Edwards, E. Owen, Captain Lindsay, Dr Leigh, Alderman H. Anthony, and Dr Lewis. The prisoner was defended by Mr Dd. Lewis, solicitor, Caerphilly. Prosecutor stated that he married the prisoner in February or March, 1895, at Usk. She then being a Mrs Robinson. About five o'clock on the evening in question the defendant left and did not come back. He became suspicious, and on open- ing his box found that the £ 214 10s which he had placed there some time previously had been stolen. On the afternoon she left she had a few words and he told her to go. This she did, and to his cost. Cross-examined He had gone by another name than that of Organ. He had been a horse dealer, but was now working as a labourer at the Uni- versal Colliery. Senghenydd. He had saved this money himself, and never got a penny with his wife, who at one time kept the Six Bells Inn, Gloucester. She never toid him that her late hus- band, Mr Thomas Robinson, left her JB200 .n his will. She told him she had not a cent. He married her for love, and because he thought she would make him a good and careful wife. lie thought they would be able to put a little money by together. He believed he had made her a very good husband. Mrs Lewis Now, do you remember being sum- moned at Coleford in July last year? Witness l'l pull you over the COJ.ls in a min- ute, so you be careful. That has nothing to do with this case. Mr Lewis I beheve you and your wife had some bother then, which resulted in her obtaining a separation order against you? Witness: If you don't stop I'll pull you over the coals. I shall not answer you any more, so there. Mr Lewis then handed the chairman a document. The Chairman: 1 see from this tihat you were convicted at the Coieford Police Court on the 29th July of committing an aggravated assault upon your wife. and a separation order was granted. Mr Lewis (to the witness) And you had to pay 5s towards your wife's maintenance? Witness: Yes. Mr Lewis, Now, who does the furniture belong to? Witness To her, I suppose. Mr Lewis So you did get something with her? Witness: Yes. Proceeding he said that he asked his wife to come back to him again, but lie did not pay her anything to do so. She came of her own free will when he told her they could live comfortably together. (Laughter.) He denied that there were any persons present when he asked her to return. It was with his money that they started a shop at Senghenydd. Mr Lewis Was it not your wife's ? Witness No, she couldn't start a shop unless it was a stock of fleas. The Chairman We can have none of that here. Remember there is such a thing as disrespect to the Bench, so be very careful, sir. Continuing the examination the witness stated that his wife came back to him without any in- ducement whatever. When he married her he had £ 375 in the bank. P.C. Hopkins, Senghenydd, stated that he arrested the prisoner at half-past seven on the 22nd inst. In reply to the charge she said, What I have got is my own, but I did not take £214 10s." At Caerphilly Police Station she handed him a bank bag containing JB185 4s, say- ing, "This is my own. I had JB75 in cash after my first husband, and the remainder my second husband gave me to come back after the separation order. He had assaulted me and broken two of my ribs. He went on his knees and said he would not touch me again or use bad words towards me Cross-examined: The husband bailed her out. The Bench then said they had heard enough of the case, and dismissed it. The husband was then placed in the dock and charged with assaulting his wife. Complainant said that on the 18th inst. he knocked her down in the pantry, and knelt on her. He used to beat her because she woald not lend him money. On the 16th inst. he caught her by the throat and bashed her head against the wall. He then pitched her out of the back door, and the neigh- bours took her away. She was greatly afraid of him. Defendant stated that he bailed her out at air- diff, and when she got to Caerphilly she refused to ride home with him in a trap. The Bench bound the defendant over to keep uie peace for six months in the sum of £10. When the police handed the woman the money and documents there was quite a scene in court. The old man went about asking everybody for his money, and saying" I will have the case ad- journed." To this Mr Evans, the clerk, curtly rephed, "I am afraid the case is adjourned in- definitely."

A JEW ROBBED AT PONTYPRIDD. THE MARKET BROKEN INTO. At the Pontypridd Police Court on Wednesday (before Mr J. Ignatius Williams, stipendiary) Frederick Richards, John Dawling, and William John Thomas, lads, were charged with stealing a quantity of miscellaneous articles the property if Atel Cookland. 15, Graig Terrace, wholesale dealer in toys. Complainant said he kept a stall at the Ponty- pridd Market. He locked up the at-all on Saturday night last. He had a box by the stall and that was also locked. He left them safe, and his at- tention was called to them on Monday morning, when found a quantity of toys thrown all about. The hinges of the broken was broken. He identi- fied the purses, opera glasses, ten brooches, 23 rings, 4 alberts, and 3 studs, produced, as his property, and which he valued at £1 11s 4d. In reply to the stipendiary, prosecutor sai I h, was certain he had not sold the articles produced to the defendants. f James Dawling, father of one of the lads, said that on Sunday morning last, he saw Mr JeUn Thomas, one of the defendants, standing near Morgans' Court. He had the right side of his coat very bulky, and from what he was told, he questioned his son about the stolen articles, and he said Thomas had broken into the Market, and that he (Thomas) had given him some of the thing*. !.t His son further told him that Thomas had hid them in the wood. Witness sent for them, and took the articles to the police station. A lad nan^ii Wells said he saw Downing d Thor'ts throw rings into the river. When ttiev '.cut away, witness went down to the riverside and found several rings and brooches, which he gave to the police. Thomas Davies, toll collector at the market, said he closed the market on Saturday night about 11.45. He was certain that lie closed every door, and on Monday morning visited the market and found that someone had been in there, and that the door leading into the cattle market had been open- ed from the inside. Cookalands' stall had been tampered with, and he gave information to the police. P.C. James Jones arrested the defendants, and said that when he charged them with the offence, they made no reply. The Stipendiary said there was no case against Dawling and Richards, and discharged them, and sentenced Thomas to two days imprisonment, ani to receive six strokes with the birch rod. The-e was a previous conviction against this lad.

THEFT OF A VALUABLE WATCH AT PONTYPRIDD. ALL THROUGH DRINK. At the Pontypridd Police Court, on Wednes- day, before Mr J. Ignatius Williams, stipendiary. —John Straddon and Abel Williams, labour"r, Porth, were charged with stealing ,a gold watch, valued at J620, the property of Air Samuel Stan- bury, landlord of the Half Moon Hotel, Ponty- pridd on the 19tfl inst. Prosecutor said that on Sunday, the 19th insc., he placed a double case gold watch on the drawer of the dressing tab e in h.s bedroom. BOGn the defendants were lodging at his house at the time, having slept there tue previous night. On .;un- day morning, they rose before witness did, but but prosecutor sa,w Williams walking downstairs about 11 o'clock, and join his companion in the long room. Witness went to the bedroom about four in the evening, and missed his watch. He questioned the defendants about it, but they denied all knowledge of it. The watch had not been re- covered. A barmaid at the Half Moom, named May Davies, said that on Monday, April 20th. she con- versed with Straddon in the passage about the missing watch. She told him that two men nud been locked up on suspicion, to which he replied: It's a d- shame to lock up two men because they are not guilty. Straddon further said that if she would accompany h-Im he would show her the watch. She went with him to a room at the hotel, and on the way there he said, Don't send for the police, because I don't know much about it." i In the room, Straddon told her to stand on a seat, and that she would find the watch behin i two bricks. She did so, but failel to find it. Straddon said, The last time I saw it, was be- tween twelve and one to-day. My butty put there." He felt for the watch, but failed to find it. The police were sent for, P.C. Evans (40), deposed to arresting Williams on Monday evening, at the New Inn Hotel. hi;, ness told him he was charged with stealing the watch, and defendant answered, "I did not at<M/ it. I had it given me on the landing by another man, and I took it to the closet, and hid it be- tween the wall and the slates and added, "Jack, my butty, was with me hiding it, and he was the only one that knew anything about it, but myself" When charged at the station, Williams said, "I don't know where it is. I wish I did know. All through drunkenness." Straddon was arrested at Porth, and when charged, said, I never put my hand on it. I saw it with Abel Williams, anl saw where Williams put it. That's all I have ,0 say." Williams then said, "I admit I had the watch from upst irs. I brought it down to a closet and put it on a wall. I was drunk. I was muddled in drink. I showed it to Jack." A letter written by Williams in gaol, was now handed to the stipendiary, and Williams burst into tears. He admitted the offence, and was sen- tenced to a month's imprisonment, Straddon being discharged.

THEFT OF TOOLS AT PONTYPRIDD. Hy Smith, labourer, Ferndale, was charged at .P the Pontypridd Police Court on Wednesday with stealing tools valued at 10s., the property of Mr W. R. Williams, a carpenter on the Taff Vale: Railway, on the 27th ult. It appears that prosecutor left a frail containing tools on the platform at the Pontypridd Railway Station, and when he returned he found them missing. P.C. Evans arrested the prisoner as he was going into a railway carriage with the tools on his back. Prisoner said that the prosecutor had left the tools in his charge. He was now fined 20s.

MASS MEETING OF WORKMEN AT IERN- DAL.E. The last of the two mass meetings was held at the Tudor Hall, Ferndale, on Tuesday even. ing, to take into consideration the necessary steps to take with respect to the colliers who have been called upon to rip the first ripping without pow- der, that is. with hammers and wedges, or plugs and feathers, or by some other means than with the help of powder. This mode of ripping means a reduction of wages to the ripper of 200 per cent. This ripping is hard clift or clod, and can only be blasted with some kind of strong ex- plosive. The workmen, it was reported, had striven to rip for a few weeks, but thoy were under the impression that they were to be paid a reasonable day's wage at a rate higher than ihat paid tthen explosive was in use, some six or seven weeks ago. This, it was stated, the officials promised to consider, and the workmen had been waiting to hear that they will be paid at some- thing better than a penny an inch, for the best of rippers cannot earn more than Is 6d or 2s a shift with hammers and wedges, or plugs and feathers, or water pressure, etc. At the previous mass meeting a deputation was appointed to inter- view the officials, who said they had no power to grant any addition or alter any price for the extra labour, and as the manager and Mr F. L. Davis are away, no decision had been arrived at. The meeting, however, agreed to work on as usual until the arrival of the manager, when the ap- pointed deputation will forthwith seek an inter- view on the serious grievance, and try to get the dispute settled.

LOCAL NEWS. PONTYPRIDD. Go to Fennell's for Fish and Poultry. OXFORD HOTEL, HAYES, (JAERDYDD. Gwestdy GarUefui. Gwiaoaad goreu, Gwirodydd, Diod- it ytid, Cigars, a. Luncheons yn ihad a rhesvmol.— Harry Tnomas, Perclienog. Good Evening. Have you tried Harris's for Groceries and Provisions? Yes, and find it much the Cheapest Store in Town.-75, Tatf Street, Pontypridd. On Sunday morning P.C. D. Davies whist on duty in Taff Street, Pontypridd, discovered smoke issuing from the Midland Bank, Pontypridd. He awakened the caretaker, Mr Marsh, and his wife, and a ladder having been sent for, it was dis- covered that the railing of one of the rooms was on fire. I R. M. BURGE, 2, St. John's Square, Cardiff, for best class Fish, Poultry, Game etc. Nat. Tele. phone 703. Coombes' Cakes, Try them. j Dr R. C. Hunter, J.P.'s carriage was acciden tally smashed one day last week in Penuel Square, and its occupants, ur. Canning Hunter, and the- coachman, Parsons, had what may be wed termed a narrow escepe. It seems taac tue Carriage owing to the congestion of traffic at tne time, was driven sideways over to sloping ground, d overturned. The horse fell, but, fortunately, was not injured; the shafts were broken (one of tller.1 ia three places), and the occupants of the ca. riage, of course, thrown out, but beyond tin shock of the fall were not much hurt. We un- derstand that Parsons has been driving Dr Hun- ter's carnage for over 30 years, yet this 's the first accident. Coombes' Malt Digestive Bread. C in.! hveuiug Have you tried Harris's for Gri oceriew and Provisions Yes, and tinct it mucii the cheapest store in Town.—75, Tatf Street, Pontypridd. Miss Lily Richards's concert, on the 7th of .ay, will be an interesting event, an^ Pontypridd wil: there, not only hear some excellent music, but will witness the ceremony of "gowning a Licea- ciate of the Royal College of Music. Miss Jtvicb: aids passed the examination of the the R.O.M., last week, and will be now privileged to wear th" orthodox cap and gown, with which Dr. uar!'y will "invest" her at the forthcoming concert We anticipate seeing a crowded audience in & New Town Hall on the occasion. In addition to the accomplished beneficiare and her pupils, Mis* Ceinwen Jones, Madame Penn, and Miss Annij T. Jones (the harpist) will take part in carrying out an exceLent programme. OXFORD Horisi,, HAYES, CAKMFy.—A Salable H(,t>IL. Bp,,¡¡ VvINTJSS (: uixi TIBE Wood), Hpirits, Bec. 8, ami Luncheon., Cigars;—Iiarry Thomas' proprietor. We notice that the Ilfracombe boats of the Messrs. Campbell are beginning to run to morrow (Friday), from Cardiff, and we have no doubt that large numbers of Pontypridd and Rhondda people will avail themselves of the opportunities thus afforded them to secure trips. The daily service between Cardiff and Weston will be continued, and we cannot do better than draw our readers* attention to the two services in our advertising columns. Coombes' Muffins. Pikelets, Fritters, Scones. R. M. Bu"ge, 2, St. John's 4>u,>re, Cardiff, fQr best claas Fish, Poultry, GaniJ ere. *N"at. Tele- phone 703. LLANTWIT FARDRE. r A collier named Bevan died at Llantwit Boost week from the effects of an accident met w. t in the Ystradbarwig Colliery fortnight oefore. The deceased, who was a very respectable man, leaves a widow and five or six children to mourn his loss. Good Evening. Have you tried Harris's for Groceries and Provisions? Yes. and tind it much PontypriddSt Tow,1—75' T^l- Street,

TESTIMONIAL 'j- MR JOSEPH DAVID. TREAT TO THE SCHOOL CHILDREN. The movement to make a public presentatio to Mr Joseph David on his leaving the G-aig Schools to take up the position of assistant over- seer for Pontypridd, has assumed greater magni- tude than had first been intended. The original intention was simply to provide a school treat for the children, but at a meeting convened by circular to consider that matter, it was proposed that, in consideration of the services rendered :iy him in the town as secretary of the free library and of the national eisteddfod, and in other cap. acities, to take some further steps to recognise the voluntary services which Mr David had al- ways been accustomed to render to his fellow townsmen. His honour Judge GwiIym Williams, certainly thought that the matter ought to be taken up by the townspeople of Pontypridd, to show their appreciation of a man who had done so much, and done that much so well. Canvas- sing books were thereupon issued, and in response about £ 30 has already been collected. The pre- sentation will be made later on, when his houour Judge Gwilym Williams will take the chair. I« the meantime the treat to the school children comes off on Friday at the Graig Schools at 3.30 p.m. In addition to the amounts collected to- wards the testimonial the following liandsomr contributions are given towards the school ea £ and, as there are about 900 children to provide for it will be seen that the good things thus supplied will be needed:-Two cwt. of cake by Mr Hop- kin Morgan; 50!bs ditto, Messrs Davies Bros., Taff Street; 50lbs ditto, Mr Coombes; tlree dojien bread, Mr hsaac Prothero. one loyon ditto, Mr Job Davies; six loaves of cake, Mr Jenkins, grocer, High Street; six ditto, Mr Davies grocer, High Street; 281bs ditto, Messrs Pegter and Sons six leaves ditto, Mr Parsons, Trallwn one cwt of sugar, Mr Samuel, grocer. High ,root, a quantity of butter, Mr John Levshon, High! Street; two dozen sugar. Mr Belcher, grocer, Tramroad; two. dozen ditto, Mr Harris, grcter, Taff Street; five lbs. of tea, Mrs Edmunds, Court House, Street; and the remainder of tea by Mr J. W. John. Court House Street (the secretarv of the movement). Five shillings towards milk ha* been contributed by Mrs Edwards, Cefn House. and at the last meeting of the committee letters- were read fro mMr Thomas, Tvnvwern, subscrib- ing one guinea, and Mr A. 0. Evans, architect 10s 6d. HtTHTWD aad Pvfcfohwl br T. DAVTK8 A JtW COMPANY, at Their •Meet, 35, M aad tK Mill 9tr«e £ rta"ri"