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RHONDDA VALLEY NOTES.'

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RHONDDA VALLEY NOTES. [BY MOKCANWI!.] A few months since a large number of cases of various kinds came before the magistrates at Ystrad weekly police court. These two localities became very prominent at one time, and even severe punishment did not seem to have the de- sired effect upon the offenders. Of late, however, an apparent change has taken place in the be- haviour of those who insisted upon resorting to violation of the law. There is a limit to every- thing, and to all appearances the climax has been reached, but not before the intruders felt that the old saying was true, viz., He that swims in sin must sink in sorrow." Whilst noticing an improvement in the localities just named, I find, with regret, another locality coming into prominence, in consequence of the bad habits of some of the residents. I refer to Blaenycwm. It appears that the Sunday Closing Act is often infringed at this place. Despite the vigilant efforts of the police authorities to stamp out the practice, some of the residents will not give up illicit drinking. 1 remember not long since a tine of B5 and costs was imposed, yet the law is still violated by others of the same turn of mind in the locality. Cases of this kind, from the locality named, are heard almost every Mouday at the police-court, and the majority of them are disposed of with varying penalties. It is clear that outlaws of this kind wil not desist until they find themselves in prison. The continued influx of labourers, th., to the neighbourhood has tended to increase the prac- tice. From what we can iearn they are engaged on the new railway at a near distance to their homes. When this class of people congregate together we generally observe but little respect shown even to common decency. 1 regret to understand that the conduct of some in this respect is unbecoming. Another regrettable feature is that the offenders cannot be brought to book in some instances for want of sufficient evidence. It is difficult to obtain convictions, because those summoned have so much to say in self-defence. I earnestly hope that wisdom will soon convince the offending parties of their low and unwarrantable behaviour. A letter was read to the Ystradyfodwg Local Board, at their last meeting, from a section of the Rhondda Liberal Association, re the increase of the salaries of the sanitary inspectors. The Association, it appears, considered that th" inspec- tors were well remunerated, and earnesly hoped that their application would not be granted. A communication to the same effect was read from another source. In answer to this we should like to say a few words. In the first place, does the Association understand its duties, or have any of its members ever experienced any of the onerous responsibilities devolving upon these officers in discharge of their respective duties? I am afraid not. But with due respect to their know- ledge and experience, we think they possess but a faint idea of them. f have reason to believe the society is composed of colliers, and I have no doubt that they are good workmen. However, when giving their opinion upon anything beyond their practical knowledge, they should hesitate before saying anything against what is not to them a sound conviction upon established facts. We all know what we experience with our regular duties, and are prepared to testify to facts any- thing concerning them, but when we urge an opinion upon other matters we find it is not so matured. Hence we should not arrive at conelu-, sions until we are well equipped with potent reasons in favour of our views. The members of the board have been elected by the suffrages of the people, and every reasonable being must admit that the board is composed of gentlemen of influence and ability. Having thus gained an honourable position, we think it is out of place on the part of the Association to dictate to them what lines they must follow, or, in other words, expect the board to obey our orders, how- ever peremptory. The members of the Ystradyfodgw Local Board know what amount of work their officers have to accomplish. Their districts are large, and their attention is drawn to parochial matters oftener than is imagined. Their responsibility is great, and they should be paid accordingly. The mem- bers did wisely, in my opinion, in granting two of the officers an increase of 5s per week in their wages. For the work expected of th;m, I am certain they are not overpaid. Doubtless the society will, after the decision of the board, con- sider that the sanitary officers were entitled to an advance in wages. I am very glad they suc- ceeded in making their clear to the board. Horses are very frequently left unattended in this Valley. We have noticed this on several occasions. Those in charge of them should be warned of their neglect. It is a dangerous prac- tice, and means ought to be adopted to check the practice. The streets are frequented by a large number of children and adults, and unless a reform is effected it will result in serious con- sequences.

THE NEW LOCAL SOLICITORS.

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