The Merthyr Express

"f- "WESTERN MAIL" MUSICAL SCHOLARSHIP.— Will all those interested in the candidature of Miss Dowlais. kindiy all the final coupons, Xo. 12, to the .Secretary, D. B. Evens, 40, Bronbeulosr. P?nydarren, before April 18th, ;9W. As this coupon ends the com- petition, it ia h- p^d a great effort will be rnad: iot obtain every 3\"alÍn úe cevpcn. CVFAF.THFA CIICRCH.—The Easter Vestry in correction with Christ Church, Cvfarthf.i, was held on Friday, the Rev. H. Kiikhouse, Vicar, presiding. Dr. Biddle was re-no ruinated Vicar's warden, .rrul i was re-elected j peoples warden. {COWS WARD BI;A:<OH OF T:?K MERTHYR LI'.DRAL ASSOCIATION.—A mooting of the Liberals of the Ward will be held at the Angel Buildings. Merthyr, on Friday evening, UatT 8th inst.at 8 p.m., for the purpose of swnhuj oliiters ar.d enrolling r.ev/ members. ,■ "■ 1;i' invitation is extended to all Licerais ;o at<end the- mot in?. •'irrs TO THE Wor.KHOUSE.—Mr. D. J. Williams. the master, t hanks the following for i -.•■if 13 fur the live of the inmates :—Magazines, i "tc.— Mr:. Boil, C'aslle-Gtreci: Mr. Duncan, Woodlands, Park-terrace Sir. Harris, chemist; M. I.ieweilvii Richards, Maesydderwen; Mrs. I Jeaos Mi\ E. M. Harris, 27, The Ayenue; Arer.de Librarian (two weeks); and Miss j Laura Williams, 10 William-square. (:YM pi A SKATING- RLSX.—As will be seen VOTU enr advertising columns » fancy dress :arnival will be held at the Olympia Skating on Thursday next, ar.d is being looked forward to with the keenest interest by all who IRE interested in roller skating. A very attrae- tive PROFR AMINEHAS been ARRANGED, and PRICES to the value of £î5 are o'Tered. Full particulars, is to prices üi admission, competitions, etc. wiH be'forml in our advertising columns. Rxr:-R. NOT For BITTKRP.—At an occasional. court, on Monday, €orneU»S Lynph WAS sum- moned for beins; drunk and disorderly on Sunday. DPFENDA^ had walked over to Rhvmnev and back, and WAS seen knocking J neaiast people. A BOLT- containing rum, j found in his pocket,, w. *iced in C9"R^ Mr. J. Flews (presiding -rate): What is the name on the bottle .-The officer Hep bitters, sir (laughtor).—Lynch had to PAY 208. and cost?, or do 14 day;?.. SCDDES DEATH.—On Wednesday Mr. K. «l. Rhy, Borough Coroner, held an inquest upon the bodv of Richard Saggerson, aged 48, a. labourer, who died suddenly at the Rhydycar football ground, on Monday morning. Deceased went to the ground and complained to two workmen there of feeling cold. Almost imme- diately he fell to THE ground. He got up and.fell, Again, expiring ahziost immediately.— I>r. said that death was due to heart failure. The jury returned a verdict accordingly. CATHOLIC YoeG MENS SOCIETY. On Sun- day evening, in the rooms, Morgantown, under the presidency of Mr. J. Crowley, a very LUTERES^ ing lecture was given, by the Rev. T. A. Hind, the chaplain of the society, on the subject of Anglican Orders. HE showed very clearly that the Church (Ie i INLAND could not in any way claim t< be a outinuation of THAT CHNIC»V whose faith was introduced into England by Bt. Augustine. The form of ordination ot its ;lericat staff was altogether altered by Cranmar, wid this altered form ,ontim;d for a period of 110 years. In conclusion, the lecturer said it was a grand thing to belong to the Catholic Church which was and always had been in I every der rec unchanged and unchangeable. OBITUARY.—The sad news of the death of their youngest son was cabled to Mr. and Mrs. J. Adams, Pic ton-street, after an operation performed upon him for appendieite, at bt. Francis's Hospital, NEW The came as a thunderbolt, as the family only heard from him a fortnight previous that he WAS quite well, and that he fully expected paying a v»it to the old country this summer. Arthur Thomas Adams was" well known to many for his GENIALITY and straightforwardness; he was so transparent. He served BIS APPERAU^IP .to the coa'hbuilding under Mr. W. Davies, and eft for America some six years ago, in ( ompany of another young man from the same neigh- bourhood. Much sympathy is extended to the bereaved parents and family in their sorrow. DEATH OF A FOSMBS MERTHYR SCHOOI,- M.iTLR.-The death is announoed of Mr. Richard M. John, ;\t 67, VarP.a-road, Edgfcaston, Binrdn .faam, headmaster of Hope-Ptoet School in that city, on Sunday last, in the 60th year of his age. The deceased was for seme tIme I headmaster of the Aber morbus Board School, in the early vears of the old School Board, and on his removal to Birmingham was succeeded I try his brother->>i-law, Mr. Jenkins, the preaen headmaster. He was *a most efficient teacher „ud great ly appreciated by 'the Merthyr School B-^rl After his removal to Birmingham he rarde the same favourable impression npon the education authority there by his successful KKt'.cls in the conduct of educational work. '.VVLRAL OF A CRIMEAN VETBBAN.—On K, V last John Sullivan, a Crimean veteran, who < "D at the Mcrthyr Workhouse, and who (out-hi in hç Indian Mutiny AS a private in the Dubiit Fusiliers, was hurried AT Coin cemetery with military honours. Snliivan had been in the Workhouse for a long time, and afew years AGO Mr. Lemuel Batten, one of the relieving OFFERS, liimself a- soldier who served in South Africa, interested himseM in the veteran, and was instrumental m getÍ.1\g a pension for him AM GLINTING to 73. A week for life. The Board of Guardians received half of this amount to- wards his maintenance, Sullivan appropriating the other half with which to enjoy the fragrant WEED, and he was allowed special privileges. The deceased was transferred from the Fusiliers to the 81st Foot, and went through many campaigns. There were no friends to accom. pany the remains to the grave, andthe funeral was attended only by a party of Merthyr Territorials, undar the command of Lieut. 1L H. Southey.

Merthyr Man Found Drowned. Whilst two sisters named MB. Ninnis and Miss Thomas, of Sweet Briar Villa, Aberfan, were taking a walk on the banks of the Glamorgan canai, on Wednesday morning, they lJaw the bodv of a rqan lying in about three feet of water, .bout 100 yards on the Aberfan side of the Pias-v-coed bridge, Troedvrhiw. ?\{r8. Nmnis ran to inform Mr. Caradog Jones, a shepherd, of Ynv.^ored Farm, Aberfan, who happened to be near at the time. The shepherd pulled the man, who was of very large build, out of the water sent for the police. P.S. Lewis and P C. Lewis proceeded to the place without dely and Dr. J. Fergusson was immediately tent for. The doctor, with the assistance of the poliee and some ambulance men, tried their utmost to restore life by artificial respiration, which was eontinued for nearly an hoar, but without avail, AND the doctor pronounced lifQ extinct. The body was they conveyed to the mortuary. The deceased was identified as John Thomas, IN ex-Sergeant of the Manchester police, who far a long time had lived at 55. Nantygwemth- itie VMerthvr. Thomas left his lodgings early that morning. Deceased was 63 years of age FL-, D was a pensioner, having retired from the fcrce some 12 years ago. Until recently he was Jodgeman as Cyfarthfa works, but a short time GINOA the lodge was closed. The deceased had been unhappy for some time because he could NOT get some Hht work to do. On Monday tie called a.t the Merthyr Exchange and registered AI;, name. On Tuesday night he met an acquaintance, AND said he was tired ef doing nctiling, and made a vow to destroy himself. He actually went so far as to offer his friend his »co;.c-y and bank-book, which showed a good deposit. The friend, hov.ever, prevailed upon WIù to go homo, and rest contented, as he was net in want. Deceased left his lodgings at 5.30 the next morning, and it is supposed that he went to Troedvrhiw and drowned himself. His nension amounted to about £1 a week. •iSiWNTS can easily be obtained by Kk; use of ai small Want Ad. In these ceiuitina. State your requiremonts, and ycu wilt be sure to aret su^ed at once.

TERRITORIAL FORCE. I ORDERS FOR THE WEEK ENDING I APRIL 16TH, 1910. 5TH THE WELSH REGIMENT. I Merfchvr Detachment.—Monday: Repruit 3viil, 7.45 p.m. Tuesday: N.C.O.'s class, 7.45 .p.m. Wednesday: Company and recruit train- u, 7.45 p.m. Dress, drill order. Band to 8t>,d for iparcb out. Friday: Rccrwt drill, 7.45 p.m. Saturday Class firing trained nion; stati$afd teet from 19 a.m. Special ticc. Company training oommences the folloSr- IR G VVREEK., ^JI members -who are TIME expired trust rG-ttng: at Frank Ja NIES, Captain AND Hen. Major. V.D., C<w.1 [ mar.din« ^ferthyr DetJ^chment, 5th Batt. TOE .Welsh Regiment. BRECKNOCKSHIRE BATTALION. I CERA (G Company).—Monday: Recruits' training, 7.15 p.m. Tuesday: Clasi firing in I Drift Hail. 6.30 till 9 p.m. Wednesday: Com- Thursday: Company TRAINING, mhtmD. 10.15 aom; recruits train- ing, Friday Semaphore class, 7.30 p.m. — (Signed) C. Hore Ruthven, Ca(>t., Offi- iqef Cpmmitttetpg & Gomp*ajr% ■

Merthyr Health Committee. 1 NUISANCES CAUSED BY KEEPING POULTRY. FIRE AT MARDY HOSPITAL. A meeting of the Health Committee of the Corporation was held on Wednesday night, Coun. H M. Lloyd presiding. The Medical Officer stated that people picked the Gellifaelog tip, and a large number of chddren were constantly playing there.—It was agreed to ask the police to take the matter in hand. Dr Duncan said there was no place apart for tipping refuse of Quakers' Yard district. The contractor had been tipping on a new road at Woodlands, and considerable com- plaints had been made from -householders in the vicinity.—It was agreed to write to the con- tractor. Ic was reported that the ice-cream and fish frying shops had been visited-and found kept in ^satisfactory condition.—Coun. Dan Tho- mas said an awfui smell ,c?,ffie. from .scyne of ibe shops.—Coun. Griffiths: Don't you like ash and chips7--Coun. Thomas: Xc, I don't. Mr. J. Edwards, rent collector to the Cor- poration. reported that since the last meeting he had collected £134 10s. 6d. on the ron houses. £39 5s. 9d. on the Penywern houses, £57 16s. on the Twynyrodyn houses, and JS61 6". 3d. on the Danyderi houses, and that the arrears had decreased from J315 13s. 4d. to JE15 4s. 6d. on the Penydarren houses. HOUSES TO BE CLOSED. Upon the recommendation of the Medical Officer the following houses were declared unfit for ha.bita.tion :-N05. 222 and 223. High-street, Gellifaelog; Nos. 2, 3 and 6, Tramroadside, Gellifaelog; No. 29, Llewelyn-street, Dowlais 6 and 7, Parrott-square, and Nos. 136, 139, 140 to 143, Plymouth-street. It was agreed to is- sue closing orders for certain house; previously represented, as the same had not been ren- dered habitable or vacated.—Aid. D. W. Jones said that a large number of houses were being erocted at Penydarren, and Dowlais; and he thought the medical officer might proceed at a greater pace with these recommendations.— Dr. Duncan said ha proceeding as fast as he could.—Coua. Dan Thomas said that people required houses ta-dny; ..tt was a pity to see poor folh walking about looking for premises. —Co;:n. Del. John agreed. HOSPITAL FIRE. It was reported that a fire ocpuived recently in the discharge block at Mardy Hospital. The Medical Offioer said that an old cupboard con- taining children's clothes was partially burned. and the paint on the room walls and doors destroyed. The firo occurred about 1 p.m.. and seemed to have been caused by a child who was waiting the arrival of his parents to be discharged- The nurse had gone to the kitchen to fetch the child's dinner, and in her absence he seemed to have thrust a burning stick into the cupboard and shut the door. At any rate, a burnt stick was found, and this seemed to be the only explanation. The child, who was only four years of age, had gone home before the outbreak was discovered. There was a fire- guard beiore the fire, but it would be possible to ignite a stick by reaching over the top where the guard is open. Damage to the extent of j69 15s. was caused to the Council's property. and this was covered by insurance. — Some of the Committee criticised the explanation, and A!d. D. W. Jones said the hospital might have been burnt down.—The Chairman said the dis- charge block waa near the entrance gate, he had visited the locua in quo, and was quite sat- isfied with the explanation. FOWLS. IN PALTRY. Inspector M. M. Thomas reported that sev- eral complaints had recently been received re- garding a large number of fowls and pigeons kept in the gardens in front of the houses at Evans's row. Penydarren. Some of the oc- cupiers of the houses took a pride in setting their gardens, which were ultimately destroyed by the fowls of their neighbours. The boun- dary garden wall for nearly the entire length was completely demolished, allowing free access to the premises. He had, be said, been request- ed to bring the matter to the attention of the committee.—It was agreed that notice be serv- ed to abate the nuisance. Chief Inspector Owen reported that some of the people Jiving in Coffin's-court had not done away with fowls, which caused nuisances, and in one case legal proceedings were ordered to be taken.—Coun. Dan Thomas said he did not consider fowls a nuisance.—Inspector Jenkins reported that at a house in Cwmcanol-street, Dowlais, fowls were kept in the pantry.—Le- gal notice was ordered to be served. FOOD DESTROYED. Inspector Thomas reported having found un- fit for food and destroyed in his district 12 lbs. beef, 246 Ibs. livefs and 320 lbs. pork, and Inspector Jenkins reported having had destroy- ed in hie district 33 lbs. beef, lungs and livers, 5? lbs. mutton, 64 lbs. sheep's lungs and livers, and 32 lbs. pigs' ditto.—Aid. D. W. Jones said it seemed that animals suffered from liver com- plaint besides human beings (laughter).—In- spector D. B. Davies. representing the lower district, said he had deatroyed 37 lbs, of lungs and livers. Inspector Jenkins reported that No. 29, Sand- street, Dowlais, was filthy and overcrowded. "The home. which consisted of an underground room, a kitchen and one bedroom, was occupied by a woman, her three sons, aged 20, 17 and 14 years respectively, and four girls, aged 9, 6, 5, and 2 years: another woman with her daughters, aged 21 and 8 years, and a boy two years of age. There was accommodation for only one family.—The Committee ordered a I legal notice to be served. NOT PERMITTED. A letter was read from Mr. Dan Davies, Oak- hnr1a, asking for permission to blow carcases for sale outside the borough. He mentioned that the trade was being crippled as this could not now be done.—The Deputy Town Clerk (Mr. Biddle) said the Act provided that it was not lawful to blow a carcase, and Aid. D. W. Jones said the Committee could not, therefore, grant the application.—The Chairman said it was a pity that any tradesmen should suffer, and he thought it would affect labour as well. —It was agreed to reply that the application could not be granted. SCAVENGING CARTS. Inspector Owen reported having received complaints respecting the manner in which th scavenging contract was carried out. more especially with regard to Clausa 3 of "Works Generally" in the "Specifications and condi- tions to be observed by contractors- for scaveng- ing." On the 30th March he found two hauliers without brooms, and one acknowledged that he had bean without one for five weeks. An- other haulier had the remnanta of a broom, which was not used during the collection of refuse from Ynysgau, and another had no broom. During that week the weather was fine and roads dusty, and the scavenging carts were not provided with suitable coverings to prevent the refuse from being blown off the carts. He understood covered carts had not been in use for some time, owing to the same frequently getting out of order., In some large towns canvass or tarpaulin covers were used with succcs-. Aid. T. J. Evans said he had been told that hauliers wqre not paid 24s. a week, as arranged when the contracts were accepted, and it was agreed that the contractor in question bo written to.

Theatre Royat Merthyr. Messrs. Hallatt and Walter Howard's com- pany have this week^ been playing the romantic military drama, Her Love-agcun$i the World," an intensely interesting play, Brimful of incident, which holds the attention of the audience throughout, and appeals ta all parts of the house. Prominent a.* strQHg cast are r. Fred Emery as StrKthmere," Mr. Fred Rivers as Prince Ulric," Mr. W. H„ Hallott as "Prince ¡ Othmar," and Miss Rosie St. John as "Lionel," and Miss Elsie Robert as Princess Iris." Frequent and abundant applause mark the appreciation of the audience. Next week Mr. Fred Granville's Productions, Ltd., No. 1 Company, will present the unique domestic drama, the Better Land," by D. M. C. Granville.

Appeals at Quarter Sessions. MERTHYR. At Glamorgan Quarter, Sessions, at Swansea, on Thursday, several appeals were heard before Messrs. 0. H. Jones, chairman; Rhys Williams, and J. I. D. Nicholl, vice-chairman. John Rees, the tenant, and the Tuff Vale Brewery, the owners, appealed against the de- cision of the Merthyr Licensing Justices refusing the renewal of the licence of the Adam and "Eve Inn, Merthyr, on the groynd that the house was of a. disorderly character, and that it was structurally unfit. Evidence was given and several convictions recorded against the houes under former tenants, and as to the structure. Tue appeal was dismissed with costs. William Thomas, licensee of the Red Lion Inn, Merthyr, appealed against the refusal of J his licence by the Merthyr Justices, on the ground that the house was a disorderly one and the resort of thieves and women of ill- fame. The defence was a denial of the know- ledge of the character of the people. The appeal was dismissed with costs. Mr. B. Francis Williams, K.C., and Mr. R. Waughan Villiams were in each case for the tenants, and Mr. St. John Francis Williams for ifehe defendants. David WilliaB} John, collier, appealed against -his conviction by the Abcrds-re Justices for assaulting his wife. The respondent did not appear, nor was she represented, and Mr. St. John Francis Williams, who appeared for the appellant, submitted that in., the absence of any evidence in support of the conviction the ordinary course was for the appeal to succeed after he had proved the necessary notices. In the meantime the parties had come to an ar- rangement as to maintenance, and this pro- bablv explained the life's absence. Evidence having been heard as to the serving of notices, the appeal vu aJfajredfc |

.h I Merthyr Public Works Committee. PONTMORLAIS ADVERTISING PANELS TO LET. THE APPROACH TO PEY ARD. A meeting of the Public Works Committee of the M-srthyr Corporation was held on Wed- nesday night, Coun. Isaac Edwards presiding. A letter was read from the Merthyr Billpost- ing Company saying they were not prepared to negotiate further" for the taking over of the p-an-ais at Pontmorlais for advertising purposes. Th Town Clerk said he had written to a dozen large firms asking if they would care to take the panels for advertising their manufac- tures, and each had declined the proposal.— Coun. Dan Thomas: We have lost £ 45.—Aid. Wilson: Yes, by not accepting a. reasonable offer.—The Town Clerk was authorised to negotiate. The Local Government Board wrote giving sanction for the borrowing of £650 for the carr^fing^eut of sevsagrage work at Pengarnddu. > On this motion of Coun. David John, it was.! agreed that the urinals at Pontmorlais be open- ed from eight o'clock on Sunday mornings, in- stead of from one o'clock. With regard to the flooding of Lower High- street, a recommendation made by the Sur- veyor that alterations bo made to the sewer at an estimated cost of £1,400 was referred to a sub-committee. Three tenders were received for repairing Town Hall furniture, and that of Messrs. Bown and Co. at £10 5s. was accepted. A letter from the Troedyrhiw Chamber of Trade asking the Council to consider the need of enlarging the culvert at Mount Pleasant to avoid the flooding of property after heavy storms was referred to the Surveyor to report upon. POSTMASTER'S REQUESTS. Mr. Gay, the local postmaster, wrote asking if the Committee could recommend someone to act as sub-postmaster for a sub-offioe bet^-en Dowlais and Penydarren.^—Coun. Dan Thorn-is I move that the- letter be referred to the Social- istic members for Dowlais (laughter). — Tbs Town Cierk was authorised to reply that the Committee could not recommend anyone.—M: Gay also asked the Committer to properly and rationally re-number certain streets before the oensua returns were taken.—The Chairman We should ask him what he means by "rationally." —Coun. Dan Thomas Mid that Bridge-stroet ought to be re-numbered. PENYARD BRIDGE. A letter was read from the Taff Vale Brew- ery Company, saying that inasmuch as they were heavy ratepayers, they did not fe?l dis- posed to contribute toward* a new bridge at Penyard, but they would be willing for the Council to make an entranoe on their land from Danvnark-street to the Recreation Ground.— Mr. F. S. Simons, solicitor to the Fothergill Estate, also wrote that Mr. Fothergill could not see his way clear to make a contribution. —Messrs. Frank James and Sons, solicitors to the Court Estate, wrote that they were prepar- ed to convey free the land required for the im- provement, subject to the Council paying the legal costs.—Coun. H. M. Lloyd Who is liable if an accident happened there? — The Tow, Clerk: We have placed a notice on the br;dg<- saying it must not be used for heavy traffic Ccun. Lloyd said that the traffic demanded » new bridge. Three hundred new houses werrv almost completed in that district; in twelve months' time there would be a large population there.—Aid. D. W. Jones: Wo are all agieed that the work ought to be done. but there are scores- 6f other improvements to ba carried out. The question is whether we are justified in spending £ 300.—The Surveyor said he proposed to make a large open spaoe a.t the other side of the bridge, so that there would be no dan- ger in case of a crush.—The Surveyor was asked toO draw up a report showing the improvements he proposed making, and the estimated cost of same. HILL'S PLYMOUTH COMPANY AND ROADS. A letter was; read from the Hill's Plymouth Company, stating that in view of the fact that their leaso expired in four years' time, it was unreasonable to ask them to repair the roads near their property. If the work were carried out, the rents of the houses would be increased. —Aid. D. W. Jones; Let us have proper roads there at any price.—Coun. L. M. Jones said the people had paid over and over again what it would cost to repair the roads, and he moved that the work be carried out.—Coun. D. J. Lewis: It is only a bogey to say they will in- crease the rente.—The proposition was carried. WORKING HOURS. A letter was received from the Trades Coun- cil and carpenters and joine.rs, complaining that there was no ^uniformity in working hours by \h various contractors under the Corporation. —The Surveyor said that the sweepers started at 5.30, sometimes before, and these and other men started at various times aooording to the seasons.—On the motion of Aid. Wilson, secon- ded by Coun. Dan Thomas, it was agreed that the rules and regulations to be adopted by con. tractors be sent to the clerks of works, and that they report any irregularity.—Coun. Tho- mas: And also report men who work in abnor- mal places. The Town Hall ia an abnormal placa (laughter). ABERFAN NEW BRIDGE. Nineteen tenders were received for construct- ing a new bridge at Aberfan, and it was agreed that the Committee should moet the Surveyor and consider the details. The tenders were:— Havward and Co., Bath, £2,596 12a 6d.; Thain, Cardiff, £2,645 7s.; Brown, Winchester, £2,1. 13s. 6d. Morgan, Newport, £2,674 15s.; Lamb, Brick, and Co., Burton-on-Trent, £2,843 8s. 10s.; Liverpool Ferro-Concrete Co., £2,798 Os. 5d.; Expanded Metal Co., Westminster, £ 2,426 5s.; Reinforce Concrete Co., North Shields, £1,945 lis. 5d.; Consideje Company, Westmin- ster, £2,776 14s. 6d. ¡ A. Thome, Westminster, £",092 7s. Id.; Yorkshire Hanebique Co., Leeds, £2,404; Trusted Concrete Steel Co., London, £2,850; Hayes, Bristol, ,253 4s. 6d.; Moss, London, £ 2.341 16s. 2d.; Watkin Williams, Cardiff, £ 2,776 14s- 6d.: Ernest Ireland, Bath, £2,222 12s. 9d.: Smith, London, £2,611135. fed. Etick. Plymouth, £7,900 3s. 3d.: Page, Cardiff, £2,562 2s. d.

Merthyr Board of Guardians. THANKS TO THE RETIRING CHAIRMAN. FRICTION BETWEEN AN OFFICER AND THE RELIEF COMMIT EE. The last meeting of the outgoing Board of Guardians was held on Saturday, 1\1r. David Hopkins presiding. The Rector of Dowlais (Rev. U. M. Williams) referred to the fact that that waa the last meet- ing the Chairman would attend, and he pro- poaed that a hearty vote of thanks be accorded him for his work as a guardian and as chair- man. of the Board. They all regretted that Mr. Hopkins would not return at the next meeting. He had been a most useful meihber, and they had boon singularly fortunate in having his sear- vices during the last sixteen years. He hoped that some day they would see Mr. Hopkins amongst them again, and in the meantime they hoped to sea him chairman of the Gellygaer District Council, and that the magistrates would have his assistance on the Bench, to help to deal with the Poor Law cases.—Rev. J. O'Reilly seconded the proposition, and said that Mr. Hopkins had discharged his duties to the satis- faction of the majority of the members. If a chairman did hia duty, he must occasionally step upon the toes of somebody. He (the speak- er) regretted very siopsrely that Mr. Hopkins would not return to the Board.—The Rev. T. Rees endorsed all that had been eaid, and pressed the hope that some day Mr. Hopkins would return. He (Mr. Rees) would be pre- pared to resign in his favour.'—Mr. J. Aurelius and Mrs. Richards endorsed all that had been said of Mr. Hopkins's good work, and the reso- lution was carried with acclamation. The Chairman thanked the members very much for their kindness. He said that the old cast-iron rules of Boards of Guardians were in vogue sixteen years ago, when h was first elec- ted a member of th-e Board, but they had been nearly wiped out. The barrack system also was fast dying out, and they were now on the right track for dealing with the poor. He re- gretted very much that he was leaving the Board. During the time he had been in Uie chair, he had been well supported, and especial- ly by the ladies. No Beard of Guardians should b? without lady members. He also thanked the Clerk for his assistance, and said he wsa thankful he was not leaving cn bad terms with anyone (hear, heaz). OFFICER REFUSES TO APOLOGISE. Mr. Dart, clerk in tha collector's office, ap peared before the Board with reierence to an allegation that he had behaved disrespectfully to the members of one of the relief committees that morning.—Mr. Hugh Jones said that the officer chided a woman about receiving relief when she had £200 compensation money, and when before the committee he snap his fin- gers at the members.—Mr. Dart said that Mr. Jones spoke insultingly to him, flared up, and asked what business he had to make any re- marks to the woman. The woman hereelf. in conversation, told him about the £200. and he naked her if she had the cheek to look for ro- lief, and she said she received relief for or- phl\Ð8.The Chairman: Did you aay you were independent of the /sruardians.—Mr. Dart: No. I said I didn't care for the guardians, or some- thing like that. I have nothing to expect from them. I felt a bit injured. If I snapped my finT. at the committee, I did so unconsciously. —Rev. J. O'Reilly: If you said anything, I sup- pose you would express your regret.?—Mr Dart: I am sorry if I said anvthing; but I think Mr. Jones ought to >ay he is sorry for addressing me in the way he did.—Itev. W. C. Thofioas: Mr. Jones did not insult you at alL-In reply to the Rev. T. Re-eo, Mr 1),arl said the woman told him she had JE300, and he made a reply to her. He did not think there was harm. in that.—Mr. Harris: You told the committee you were independent of the guardians.—Mr. Dart: I said I had nothing to thank them for.—It was agreed thnt Mr Darl, be a-ksd to apologise to tJ; committee for h'$co~<<ct, or thai ho b? given a month's notica. —The officer, however, refused to apologise, and eaid he would himself h&ad in hi NO PUBLIC INSPECTION. Tho Clerk read a. circular letter from the Association of Poor Law Unions, asking the Board to consider the advisability of throwing open, on one or more days, for the inspection of the public, the Workhouse and any separate institutions belonging to them, with the view of enabling the residents in thiir district to form a sound opinion from the result of their personal observation, as to the incorrectness of many of tho allegations made against Boards of Guardians and their administration in tho Poor Law Commission reports, especially the Minor- ity Report, and also suggesting the holding of a public meeting at which the- working of the Board could be explained to those who attend, and the administration of the Board justified.— It was moved by Mr. John Prowlo, seconded by Mr. Thomas Andrews, and resolved that no action bo taken in the matter COTTAGE HOMES. A letter was road from Mr. J. LI. Smith (architect) stating that Mr. Windsor Lewis Vfould undertake to, bear the entire$o-;t of mak- lin the full width of ^cra;d on the north. de ,-the1 \cydcoed Cottage-Home site, the Beard to form at their own"cost a gravel footpath 6ft. wide "with kerb and channel; thaf Mr. Windsor Lewis expressed the wish that the Guardians wouid^SfcKxke the Cottage Homes as picturesque as possible by building them nicely and of im- prbved design, and also plant teees on the site, in which Mr. Windsor Lewis would gladly co- operat.e. when the time came, and that Mr. Lewis also desired a, clause inserted in tho lease making it incumbent on the Board to effectually control the children so as to prevent a. nuisanoa, or annoyance to the other tenants. —It was agreed that the Board agree to con- struct a gravel footpath and plant trees 3.3 sug- gested, but that the last-named condition be not agreed to. The Clerk submitted the engrossment of the contract between Mr. J. M. Jones pnd the Board for the sale-and purchase of the Hirwain site, and it was moved by Mr. John Prowlo, seconded by Mr. Methusalem Davies, and re- solved that the seal of tho Board be affixed thereto. The Clerk submitted the counterpart lease of Mie Bargoed Cottage Homes for sealing by the Board.On the motion of Mrs. Maria Rich- ards, seconded by Mr. John Prowlc, the eeal of the Board was affixed. OTHER MATTERS. The Clerk read notices of the appointment of overseers for the parishes of Aberaarc and Gellyga'-r as follows:—Parish of Aberdare: Messrs. Rees Llewellyn, Bwllfa. House, Cwm- dare, Aberdare; William Thomas, Station- street, Aberdare; Lewis Noah Williams, C&e- coed, Aberd-are; David Price Davies. Ynys- lwyd, Aberdare; Edmund Stonelcke, 22, Bel- mont-terraee, Aberaman, Aberdare; and Wm. Rees, 4. Bryrheuiog-terrace, Godreaman, Aber- dare. Parish of Gellygaer: Mes&rs. Edward 1 Lewis, Post Office, Bargoed; William Ham- monds, Craig-y-dydd, Tirphil; Rev. Thomas J. Jones, The Rectory, Gellygaer; Kcssrs. Jonah Evans, 36. High-street, Trelewis; Benjamin Hughes, Eagle Stores, Pontlottyn; and Rhyi Jenkins, 17, Dynevor-srreet, Fochriw. The list of Merthyr overseers has been published. William Scott, who was discharged from Bridgend Asylum and removed to the Work- house, appeared before the Board, and applied for the return of a portion of the money which the Goardians took possession of upon his ad- mission to the Workhouse.—The Clerk reported that the man was admitted to the Asylum from Bargoed on the 21st of May. 1909, and that the Board took possession of £2 2s. 3d. in cash, a silver watch and chain, and a Office Sav- ings' Bank deposit book with a crcdit balance of £14, and that the Board had subsequently received a sum of £5 19s. Id. wages which were due to the man from the Powell Duffryn Com- pany at the time of his admission.—It was agreed that the Board release their claim to the deposits in the Post Office Savings' Bank, and that the Clark be directed to return the deposit book and the watch and chain to Scott. The Clerk reported that the county call of £42,000 had been allocated as follows:—Aber- dare, :.Ð12,098; Gellygaer, Merthyr, Penderyn, £1,140; Rhigos, £688; Vay- nor, 1,054.-The offer of Mr. Edward Jones (the Board's treasurer) to pay the Board 2 per oent. on all balanoes in his hands was accepted.

FOOTBALL. At last! The Merthyr Northern Union team yesterday (Thursday) defeated Warrington at Rhydycar, and right well was the victory earn- ed. There was no fluke about it either, as the Merthyr men won by two goals, three tries (13 points) to two tries (6 points). This was the tirs victory over & North team this season— that is, a League team. It may be urged that Warrington were not at full strength; neither were Merthyr, who, as a. matter of fact, start- ed with twelve men. The Wirepullers hava had several hard matches during the last week, and were a. bit stale, it is true. After making all allowances, however, Merthyr's_ victory was a meritorious one. The pity of it is it did not oome a few months ago. At the outset, a win for Warrington seemed cor tain, as they attacked immediately, and the redoubtable Fish almost heat the defence. Then Dickenson, a clever centre, essayed a drop at goal, the ball sailing outside. Keeping up the pressure, the Wirepullers at last broke through the defenoe, Dainty scoring' a try. Then the Merthyr men roused themselves, and by means of a series of rushes on the part of the forwards, the Warrington line was reached. Here a. scrimmage was formed, and Rees, get- ting the ball, dodged over. Before the interval Merthyr went ahead. Reed made a gallant run up the touch line, and then passed in- wardj to Harris, who, failing to reach tho lino, parted with the ball. The Warrington full- back gathered it, but lost it, and Syd James snapped it up, and scored, between the posts. Ponty Thomas added the goal points, and the spectators shouted. They became more enthu- siastic than on any previous occasion this sea- son- # Early in the second half- Warrington reduced the lead, Fish scoring a try far out. A few minutes later Merthyr were penalised for off- side in front of the posts. This appeared to be a gift gcal, but the kick failed, and the spectators heaved a sigh of relief. The home- sters had eased up somewhat, but now they realised that if they were to win they would have to strain every nerve. Warrington had been attacking strongly, but they were dis- lodged, and then Reed secured the ball at the centre, and burst away. Spectators were sim- ply mazed when they saw that he had clean beaten the opposition. Several Warrington men set off in hot pursuit, and when Reed was within ten yards of the line, as he was being overhauled, he passed to Bevan, who scored amid loud cheering, which was renewed when Ponty Thomas added the goal points. And so the game ended; Merthyrians were elated, but the Wirepullers were despondent. It was an attractive game, and on the day's play victory went to the better side. The Merthyr Town Club has many important fixtures to. get through before the close of the present season. To-morrow (Saturday) Bris- tol Rovers Reserves aae due at Penydarren Park in a Western League'imateh, and as the Merthyr teantf willba at full strength a first- olass game is sure to be seen. The improved form of. the home eleven in recent matches against first-clpss teams gives, promise of a win over their strong rivals from Bristol, r The remaining fixture* include Aberdare (ouihern! League), Queen's Park Rangers, Bath, and-Banyat hokne. >: The final of the South Wales Senior Cup will be played gt the Park on Monday next between Treharrisi who gave Merthyr their quietus in the Welsh Cup competition, and Ton Pentre, who accounted for the locals' last chance in the cup hunt this season. No doubt there will be an interesting fight between these keen rivals. Kick-off at 5 o'clock. The cup will be presented to the winners on the ground. A benefit match for Mr. Sa.m Collins, the de- servedly popular trainer, has been arranged for Thursday, April 21st, between the pick of the South Wales teams and Merthyr Town, who will be at full strength. The meeting of these elevens should produce a game well worth see- ing, and as Mr. Collins is deserving of a sub- stantial recognition for the services he has rendered the club it is to be hoped that the match will be well attended. Roll up in thou- sands. Notts Forest were evidently satisfied with the reception they had from the people of Merthyr, as the following letter received by Mr. W. T. Jones, the Town Club secretary, testifies:— "Nottingham Forest Football Club Dear Mr. Jor.es,—I thank you for your kind letter and cheque enclosed. I can assure you we enjoyed the trip very much, everything was most satis- factory as far as mv club was concerned, and I can only express the wish that we ms,y be able to visit you next season.—Yours faithfully, (Signed) F. W. Earo." I A Glamorgan Association League match be- tween Treharris and Barry was played at Barry on Wednesday in the presence of a fair- ly large attendance. Both sides were strongly represented, Mr. J. Jarman, Llanbradach, was referee. Treharris, with the slope, in the open- ing stages made matters warm, the home de- fence being exerted to its utmost to keep them out. Pickett tried a long shot, and the ball being knocked by Llewellyn against the bar in an effort to save, it rebounded into the net. From a penalty for fouling Westall equalised. Hands against Treharris in the penalty area gave Westall a second chance, with which he was again successful. Llewellyn, in goal, dis- played superb defence, until the interval, when Barry led by two goals to one. Bawy, with the gradient, went off upon the restart, and Thornhill missed the mark by inches only. A late pass by Stallworthv was taken I from White, and the Treharris defence was beatmi with a «hot -In the c -r of the. net. 1 Trekflrris exerted themselv •' '•vjatedly, but TU!?on and Llewellyn n-cr •'•»nd. Twice Br-sv.hill was -broligli't- t? his- knees; rnd do- aefvfcd the applause whicfi ,?Veetecl hb.:efforts in saving shots from lies and Westall respectively. Bssjy. WfiM l?ft geys to «*f' »

REVIEWS. Beautifully illustrated and containing a won- derful amount of bright reading, fiction, etc., "My Weekly," the first issue of which has ap- peared this week, will appeal to both sexes of all ages. Homely household ihints and a beautiful crochet pattern will be given every Friday. Other features include an unusually attractive serial by a well-known author, en- titled "The Girl from Nowhere"; a long com- plete novel every week, charming short stories, special articles on woman's work, and answers to correspondents by a London society lady. "Munsey's Magazine" for April opens ^very appropriately with a special article on "The Return of Halley's Comet." Other special articles deal with "The Exiles of Patriotism," "Bare Feet and Beethoven," "The Sons of Great Men," "Women in a Labour War," and "Famous Affinities of History. Several serial- stories are continued, and there are numbers of short stories of great interest. There is also a miscellaneous collection of poemis, storiettes, portraits, and stage gossip, which help to make up a most interesting magazine. „ We'"1 have received a copy of Health and Beauty for- Women and Girls, by Helena Gent, Is. net, from "Health and Strength" Library. 12. Burleigh-street, London, W.C. The book will prove an excellent guide for wo- men of all ages for the improvement of their health. In it are discussed the many obstacles that have prevented women from following the laws of nature. The arguments set forth in its pages conclusively prove that women should not only perform a few well-chosen exercises daily, but should pay more attention fQ the care of their health. The book contains 18 well-posed photographs illustrating the various chapters on the importance of deep breathing, reducing weight, increasing height, etc., and gives simple exercises for strengthening the- muscles, otherwise inactive and undeveloped. In "Harper's" for April, Miss Florence San- ville, of the Consumers' League of Philadel- phia, tells of her experiences as a worker in one of tho Pennsylvania silk-mills. Miss San- ville and a friend, Miss Cochran, obtained work as ordinary mill hands in order to make a thorough study of the conditions in the mills. Ford Max Hueffer, in his article oo the Pre- Raphaelites, prints for the first tIme some ex- cerpts from the diary of his grandfather, Madox Brown, the pa.inter, which throw an amusing light on many of the great men of tha day. Nehemiah Curnock writes of the recently-dis- covered Journals of John Wesley, which give, among other details-of tho great pr eacher's life, a. new view of his vieit to America. Professor Oscar Hecker also has an article on "Tides in the Solid Earth." There are only a. few of the sp2cial features of this bright monthly, which also contains several complete stories of great interest, and a. number of poems.

Mountain Ash Bill. NEATH DISTRICT LOCUS CLAIM ALLOWED. The Mountain Ash Water Bill came before the Locus Standi Committee of the 'House of Commons last Thursday, on the petition of the Neath Rural District Council to be rd against wher before the Select yomjnittee. Mr. J. H .Whitley presided-. The 'promoters -objected to the petition being heard. Mr. Wedderburn, K.C., represented the promoters and Mr. Forbes Lancaster, K.C., appeared for the Neath Rural District Council. Mr. Forbes Lancaster explained that the Bill was to authorise the construction of a reservoir and collect waters for the purpose of. supplying the urban .district of Mountain ^sh. Tine authority for whom he appeared alleged that the Neath Council and the inhabitants of the district would be injuriously affected by the provisions of the Bill. Mr. Wedderburn argued that the proposals in the'Bill did not affect the Ncnth district. The Chairm-in announced that the locas would be allowed. The Taff Vale Railway Company have wi1)1-] diwg jopVpijMvQ to lb* j

F PEACE ASSURED. THE RESULT OF THE BALLOT The ballot of the miners throughout South Wales on the question of acceptance or rejec- tion of the terms of the new agreement took plaoe on Wednesday and Thursday. At the time of writing, complete figures were not to hand, but those already published sftow a sub- stantia.1 majority in favour of accepting tho owners' terms. Tho miners were asked to vote "for" or "against" tho terms of settlement, and complete arrangements were made at each pit top to secure the workmen's votes ar; they descended in the morning, afternoon, and night. ABERDARE VALLEY. I Votes Majority For. Ag'st. FOE Ag'st Biaengwawr Level. 3 26 — 23 iOwmcynoir (Nixon's), 1105 2|3t, 83$) — -wi^tnan "a-fid Fforcih- i. V. arnin (Cwmaman Coal Company 691 446 245 — "Bwllfa No. 1 (Bwllfa and Merthyr Dare Coal Company 377 451 — 74 Bwllfa No. 2 216 345 — 129 Bwllfa No. 3 54 129 — 75 Dullas, Llwydcoed 163 70 93 — British Rhondda, Glyn- neath 54 100 — 46 Empire Colliery 135 30 105 — Cwmneol (P.D. Co.).- 188 363 — 115 Treaman (P.D. Co.) 32 117 — 85 Aberaman (P.D. Co.) 592 681 — 89 Lower Duffryn, Moun- tain Ash (P.D. Co.) 309 314 — Fforchaman (P.D. Co.) 344 404 Ab^rcwmboi (P.D. Co.) 83 129 — 'I" Ysguborwen, Abojrdare (P.D. Co.) 30 63 33 Clyngwyn Colliery (Nixon's) 134 16 118 — Deep Duffryn, Moun- tain Ash. 978 250 723 — Navigation Collieries 162 46 116 — P&nrhiwceiber, 1 and 2 429 239 140 — Blaennant 238 118 120 — Duffryn Dare 44 38 — 6 Llettv Shenkin 268 610 — 342 Werfa, Graig 137 59 78 — Windber Colliery 26 6'J — 43/ Miskin (Alderman D. Prosser) 38 22 16 — MERTHYR VALLEY. Dowlais Pits .2614 689 1925 — Castle Pit, Merthyr. 314 112 202 — I thin Pit, 56 150 — rJwm Pit and Lovel, Merthyr 395 209 186 — Cwmdu and Mountain Level, Merthyr 183 95 83 — Troedvrhiw Lodge 90* 10* 80* — Hill's Plymouth, No." 1 537 268 269 — i Hill's Plymouth, No. 2 232 99 193 — Ciynmill Level, ditto. 119 86 33 — Graig Pit, ditto 228 96 132 — Merthyr Vale, 1 and 2 438 13 425 — Ocean Collieries, Tre- harris, North and South Pits 1067 121 946 — Dowlais Cardiff No. 1 and No. 2, Abcr- cynon 1426 417 1009 — Aberfan 907 39 868 — Giaig Level 16 0 16 — PONTYPRIDD AND RHONDDA DISTRICTS. Albion Colliery, Cil- > fynydd 1323 387 936 — Cilely, Tonyrefail 4B3 112 371 — Darranddu, Pontypridd 41 9 32 — Maritime 303 61* 242 — Penrhiw 236 44 192 — Lady Windsor, Ynysy- bwl 735 210 525 — Bute, Treherbert 202 45 167 — Abergorky No. 1, Tre- orky 1198 340 858 0- Cambrian Navigation, Clydach Vale 1525 300 1135 — Tydraw, Treherbert. — — 67 — Gelli (House), Ystrad. 86 12 74 — Do. Steam, Ystrad 310 121 169 Pentre 430 70 360 — Tynybedw — — 186 — Park, Treorky 688 73 565 — Dare Pit, Ystjrad M1 59 582 — Maindy, Ystrad 571 87 484 — Maindy, Eastern Pit. 482 41 387 Ynysfeio, No. 1, Tre- hcrbert; ditto No. 2, Treherbert; and N0. 3, Treherbert 431 126 323 Fernhill No. 1, Treher- bert ditto No. 2, Treherbert; and do. No. 3 Levels, Tre- herbert 641 261 380 — Collena, Tonyrefail 22 7 15 Gilfach, Gilfach Goch 61 14 47 — Adare Colliory, Naval, Penygraig 22 3 1$— Nant.gwyn 2T1 86 18$— ■Coedfy, Tonyrefail 191 67 124 -r Old Pit and New Pit, Upper Pit -910 155 165 r— Cyminer, Forth 202 39 165 — Cymmer Level 142; 13 128 — Lady Lewie, Ynyshir. 281 10 2li — Hafod Pit, Hafod 269 92 171 — Bertie and Trefor, Hafod 631 174 457 — Mardy, Nos. 1, 2, & 3 931 360 571 Ferndale, Nos. 1, 2, and 5 1575 265 1310 — Ferndale, Nos. 6, 7, 8, and 9, Tylorstown 1254 240 1014 — Bodringallt — — 200 — United N ational, Wattstown, Nos. 1 and 2 588 116 472 Ynyshir, Standard 833 2$1 612 Monachdy, Ynysybwl. 123 52 91 — Llwynypia Steam Coal 187,3 657 1216 — Do. surfacemen 171 10 161 — RHYMNEY VALLEY DISTRICT AND DOWLAIS. Windsor, Abertridwy. 353 144 209 — Llanbradach, Nos. 1 d and 2 007 217 790 Senghenydd 831 220 611 — Gilfach, Bargoed 231 31 206 — Penailta, Hengocd 50 9 41 — Darrau 258 15 243 — New Duffryn, Rhym- ney 280 57 225 — Groesfaen, Bargoed 20& 15 183 Rhymney Merthyr o 1. Pontlottyn 404 45 359 — Do. No. 2, Pontlpttyn 684 69 615 — Bargoed (P.D.) 894 202 692 Bargoed, Brithdir 321 49$72 Coadypoeth 36 7 29 Pen g a m (Rhymney Iron Co.) 141 26 115 Cartwright Colliery 42 1 41- Pontlottyn No. 1, Ty- newydd 404 45 359 Pontlottyn No. 2, Ty- newydd 684 69. 615 OTHER DISTRICTS. Bryn Navigation, Port Talbot 89 79 19 — Cwmavon, OakwOod, Port TaJbot 12 174 '!1t fit Duffryn ond4 New Pits 196 95 100 Torhir, Poet Talbpt. 5?. 33 19 —r Modi, Poii Tfclbqt 106 95 10 Britannia, G il f a en- Goch 187 135 52 — Dihas Main Level, do. 66 11 55 «— Aberb'rden, Ken fig Hill 238 83 155 Aber, Ogmore Vale. 351 164 181 Wyndham No. 1 and No. 2, NantymceJ 656 231 425 Ocean, do. 493 192 301 — Garth, Eider Dempster (Maesteg) 350 226 126 Maesteg Merthyr, d6. 884 115 769 Coegnant Day Shift, ditto 815 593 222 Maesteg Deep, do. 245 171 74 Ffcaldau Pit; Ponty- oymmer 772 131 641 Glynoymmer, Cymraer 78 21 S7 Glengarw, Blaengasw 93 60 3i rr* Treshenoyn, Aber- gwynfi 35 9 26 t Glynoorrwg, B1 aon gwynfi$67- 60 lill Glyncorrwg North and South 849 103 ^-46 Corrwg, Rhondda, do. 228. 68 low «r?- Inteenatianal, Nos, -1 and 2, Blaengarw, and do. Np. 3 do. 585 121 434 <- Ga.rw Qn, do wl 63 419 — Llest, No, 2 *2 7 5, New Drift 4 9 31 Reaolven 7 47 310 Glyn Casftlp & Rh-eoia 357 47 310 — Gored Merthyr 81 55 — Brynderwen 222 106 116 Aberpergwm 347 9 255 — Rock 7. 63 46 17 Melincourt 81 26 55 Cwmgwenan 13 11 2 •— Ynysanrodd lIe 33 77 -r Onilwyn 139$3 116 nr Seven Sisters 357 67 290 Brynteg 82 48 34 — prynfuit 108 12 ? — Maesmarchog 13.8 45 — Cwrt-y-batiws 236 50 186 Court Herbert 124 76 48 Dulais, Vffe e>f Neath 14? 4? 160 -r MONMOUTHSHIRE. P.D. Old Pit., fredegir 86j? 274 Big Pit, No. 1, BJaen- ayon 390 172 26 — Tunnel Level, 4 IS 5 10 "T C'wmgelli, Blaqjkwpod 16 7 a — k. B1 W 118 9 ?8 Colbrookvaie, ^jFaaty. glp 08 PØ 78 t- Red Asih Cojheary ..s. 89 13 76 — No. 1 Marine 594 49 555 No.2 Mairine t 1006 101 905 No. 1 Waunlwyd 612 11 491 — No. 2 Waualwyd 760 1ù5 657 — 1 Victoria i. i23 22 201 — C-QfféC Ovens 82 2 80 — Victori#. Wwfcery ? ? Votes Majority For. Ag'st. For Ag sfc Ebbw Vale Furnace Ovens I. 24 1 23 —< Eled, Pontnewynydd 65 9 56 Graham's Navigation, Tredegar 166 35 131 California, Nantyglo. 57 24 33 —. Arael Griffin, Six Bells 633 655 22 —• Griffin No. 2, Blaina 465 191 274 —• Griffin No. 3, Bl.%ina. 505 216 289 H-enw.ain, Blaina 307 44 263 Lower Deep, Blaina.. 582 203 380 Rose Heyworth, Abar- tillery 313 315 Aberbeeg, Budd 157 57 100 Celynen, Abercarn 881 304 577 —« Twyngwyn 44 1 43 —< Gwenallt, Pontnew- ynydd 106 74 32 Lianerd, Cwmnant- addi* 300 111 279 —• Blaensychan, do. 418 94 324 Lianhilleth, Steam 648 842 124 Llanhilleth House 77 24 53 Elliott, Now Tredegar H.2 338 1094 Ne-wfc Txedegar Old Pits 862 274 588 —H Tillb Gray, Abej,- ti-Uery 352 281 71 — Do. Penybont do. 456 341 115 Do. Vivian do. 469 470 1 Argoed, Abernant 255 31 124 North Blaina, Blaina. 339 92 240 Stone Slope, Blaina 97 27 77 Tirpentwys, Pontypool 647 245 402 Tredegar Co.'s Pits— Bedwellty, Tredegar 723 121 602 Abertvsswg 638 116 522 Pochin Hollybush 1084 132 952 — Ty Trist, Tredegar 659 75 584 —1 Whitworth, Tredegar 564 108 456 Risca Collieries 1196 236 960 Lower Varteg, Taly- wain 216 37 179 ane Slope do. 156 36 120 julyn, Nantyglo 81 17 64 Clydach Blaina District 277 28 249 Engineers and Stokers,, Blaina 53 11 42 Mechanical Department, Lancastcrs 136 11 125 -4 Red Ash, Blaina 44 27 17 —< Viponds Colliery 217 30 187 Forge Slope, Blaenavon 67 > 15 52 —* Kay's Slope 290 84 2G6 Milfraen 294 75 219 — British Top Pits 220 49 171 — Abercarn Prince of Walea 506 260 256 Tho asterisk (*) denotes percentage.

ABERAMAN GIRL'S TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE. TRAGIC END TO AN EVENING WALK. FALLS DOWN A CLIFF WITH HER LOVER. ALL NIGHT ON THE BEACH. YOUTH SUCCUMBS TO INJURIES. A distressing affair happened on Sunday evening on the cliffs between St. Donat's Castle and Dimlands, Llantwit Major. A young couple fell over on to the beach below, and the t youth was dead when found about four o'clock on Monday morning, and the girl terribly in- jured. On Sunday evening, John George Kibble- white (19), an assistant at the Llantwifc Majot !• Post Office, the son of- Mr. and Mrs..J.E. Kibblewhite, schoolmaster ab Wick, and Misa Cranogwan Lewis (18), tha daughter of Mrs. Lewis, Brook-street, Aberaman, the widow of a. former manager of the Co-operative Stores there, and who has been staying at West Farm, Llantwit Major, went for a walk along the cliffs. They did not return home, and enquiries were set on foot and then a search was com- menced. About four o'clock on Monday morn- ing, Messrs. Mervyn Morgan and Ernest John (an uncle of Kibblewhite) found them g iving close together at the foot of the cliffs. KibblEJol white was dead, but his body was warm, showx ing that he had lived for some hours after hiA terrible fall; while Miss Lewis was not only alive, but conscious. She was seriously injurcis however. Miss Lewis explained that while walking along the path by the side of the cliff tho young man slipped, and", to save himself, clung to She was dragged over the side of the cliff, ana they both fell a distance cf 60ft. The spot is one of the favourite walks of resi4 dents of Wick, Monknash, and Llantwit Majot in the summer months, being a footpath nira ning along the edge of a steep declivity skirting the Bristol Channel. The cliff path which leads from Llantwit Major to St. Donat's takes those traversing it, in several places, within a couple of feet of the cliff edge. The cliff opposite Dimlands, apd in the vicinity of Tresilian Cave, has frequently given way, with the result that tho path—which was some years ago several yards back from the cliff edge-is now in places so near that it has been diverted a few feet ill. land. Even for thew who know it, it is a dan- gerous path, and 011 a dark night would present many perils to the unwary. The pathway yva3 well known to young Kibblewhite, who ha<* spent his whole life in the neighbourhood, but it is doubtful, whether the danger of the path was known to the ;-irl Dr. Ayre, Llantwit Major, was called at 4.45 on Monday morning to the cliffs. He found the body of Kibblewhite lying on the shore. The skull was fractured. The girl was lyin|J quite near him. She was suffering from a had- ly fractured thigh and bruises all down tha right side. She was taken to the West Farro, where ahe had been staying with Mrs. Jenkin* The girl retained consciousness through the night, and had a terrible experienoe. The tide was reocding when the two fell, and the were above high-water mark. It seems Misa Lewie was recently burnt as the result of falling into the fire, and that she was staying at Llan- twit, having been there a fortnight, in order to recuperate. Miss Lowis and the young man, Kibblewhite, attended church at Llantwit Major on Sunday evening, where he performed his usual duties as one of the b:>llringe.rs. After the eervice. Miss Lewis appears to have returned to the farm, but she left within a few minutes, an evidently met Kibblewhite. "I waited up all night in an agony of sus4 pense," said Mrs. Jenkins, with whom the lfl jured girl was staying. "About midnight took a lantern and walked along the road, thinking that I might find them somewhere. never thought of the cliffs and the sea. I o1 mot think they would co there in the darkneas- I returned home and sat up all night, waiting, with my husband, and about five or six o cl°9 in the morning someone came to the door to say that thjey had been found, and a^ seven o'clock the poor girl was brought home. o'clock the poor girl was brought home." Mr. Mervyn Morgan stated that with Mr- Ernest John (the uncle of John Kibblewhite), he got down on to the pebbles and in the grey, light of the dawn, "I thought I could see two objects lying on the pebbles some distancls away," he said, "and I whistled, and a Tepll came back in the girl's voice, 'Help 1 We WoS'nt on and found young K bb!ewhito lymg fa<* downwards in a pool of blood on the pebbleS. The girl was sitting against a rock about a fooo away from him when we got there, She said: 'We have fallen over the cliff and he is dead- We felt his pulse and found that he was deaxu Mr Caxne sent his coachman down to ttia spot with brandy, and same down himself iInd mediately afterwards. A door was procure from Tresillian. and on this we carried t young girl up through the fields to a dray an brought her to Llantwit Major. Tne body young Kibblewhite was also brought home- the same way by Sergeant Poolman." While she was being removed, the girl told her rescuers that as they were approaching the stile bv the edge of tho cliffs Kibblewhite suddenly slipped, and in his fright caught hoW of her, and they both fell over the cliffs to- gether. They foil on the beach just a few away from t.he tide, which was then beginning to go out. She had a terrible experience right through the night with her fractured thigh an in the darkness and loneliness. Kibblewiut groaned for a time after he fell, but then re mained silent, having evidently passed awajj She was in an agony of pain and suspense untu her rescuers came at daybreak. At the point wheTe the young couple fell ovesr the cliffs have a sheer drop of 60 feet.. A1j young man evidently pitched clean on his heao< his skull was fractured, and there was a gapiofj ai< the back of his head. From disjointed statements which the young lady made to hot rescuers, it appears that she fell some 7ards are away from him, but managed with difficulty to crawl to him. He was too seriously injured to say anything to her. The cliffs from Llantwit Major to St. DonatJ are intersected by combes, and it appears t the younsr couple walked alone the Dirniandi road, and then went down one of these combes, at the bottom of which they sat until half-paS nine. when they decided to return along the pathway skirting the top of the cliffs, but the darkness they took the old path, which hall been diverted because of its dangerous c £ > dition, and thev fell over near the old ¡;til. Near this spot there is an imprint of an hee.. right at the edge of the cliff. Mr. D. Rees, district coroner, conducted all < inquest, at Llanwit Major on Tuesday on tn» body of Kibblewhite. Dr. Ayre said death due to a fracture of the skull. The inqueo was adjourned till April 26th.

In Dolygaer Lake. Albert Morgan (20) collier. Fair View, aman, w$s jjjarged at- Brecon on Saturday with attenmfPng to commit suicide by ing himself in Dolygaer Lake, on Friday 8*1 hernoon.—P.C. D. J. Joseph said accu^d confeesed to him that he had rolled into tnf lake, and in a shallow part.—Superintendent Flye said accused was an epileptic, and ha» been on the drink since the previous wcek. Accused'* father, in reply to the magistrate (Mr. Rees Williams^, said he was very sorti to say that accused had been in the habit going on tho spree.—Mr. Rees Wilhams (td accused): How did you do such a thing- Accused: A weakness cams over w- the effects of the drink.-Ace,ised, ha-vi-O undertaken to qive up the drink, was díØ' charged with eaution.