The South Wales Star

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DOCK WEEKLY TIDE TABLE, | weekly tide table at Barry for the seven days j ^eHcing to-day (Friday) is as follows :— I Morn. After. Ht. i 'eju. h.m. h.m. ft. in. h i1 Friday 11 15 11 3S 27 9 { n Saturday 0 7 25 10 L J3 Sunday 0 45 1 32 24 4 | „ J4 Monday 2 24 3 12 25 10 „ .l5 Tuesday 3 57 4 33 29 9 h Wednesday 5 9 5 39 33 4 I 17 Thursday 6 4 6 1% ,u 35 1

GRAND EISTEDDFOD AT FERNDALE. A GIGANTIC SUCCESS. LLAXELLY AND DOWLAIS VICTORIOUS. On Monday last (Mabon's Day) a grand eistedd- fod was held at Ferndale in a large and spacious marquees erected for the purpose. Fortunately the pleasure seekers were favoured with Queen's weather," although on Sunday many of the com- mittee men looked anything but sanguine as to the success of the gathering. Monday, however, dis- pelled all such fears, for when the dawn broke a thousand eager eyes examined the horizon, and many were the anxious queries anent the weather. Thousands travelled to Ferndale by the ordinary and special trains which ran thither, and the town presented quite a gay appearance, for in addition to the flags and streamers which pointed to the field where the marquee had been erected, many of the inhabitants had also decorated their windows with a motley collection of banners. The marquee itself was nicely decorated with appropri- ate mottoes such as-" Goreu axf. arf dysg," Fy iaith, fy ngwlad. fy ngenedl," Y G-wir yn eroyn y Byd," '• Calon wrth Galon," &c., &c. The presi- dents for the day were—Messrs. D. Hannah, C.E., and T. Bevan. and the conductor, Mr. E. J. Thomas, Ferndale and the following were the adjudica- tors — Music. Messrs. John North Hudders- field, and D. W. Lewis, F.T.S.C. Brynaman; bands. T. Seddon. Kettering literary, Rev. E. Rees (Dyfed) drawing, R. Thomp- son, Ferndale while Mr. C. L. Jones Ferndale, accompanied at the piano. The atten- dance during the early part of the day was com- paratively thin, but soon after two o'clock the crowds congregated to hear the second choral competition, for which a prize of £15 was given. But, although four choirs had entered, one only made its appearance, and, although this choir sang welljiiy^ worthy of the prize, the arrangements, to Tiuote the adjudicator's words, were very bad. The large assembly was at its prime, however, when the time for th^chief choral competition ap- proached. and it is estimated that there were present at that time over 5,000 persons. A most novel asnd interesting competition took place in connection with each choral competition—namely, the grant- ing of a gold or silver medal to the leader of the choir or band which occupied the platform for the least time. The absence of Mr. Fred L. Davis, who was to have presided, was much regretted, but in Mr. Hannah a most efficient substitute was found. The proceedings in the pavilion commenced shortly after eleven o'clock. The adjudicators were :—Musical, Mr. John North, Huddersfield, and Mr. W. Lewis. F.T.S.C., Brynaman bands, Mr. T. Seddon, Kettering; literary. Rev. E. Rees (Dyfed), Cardiff drawing, Mr. R. Thompson, Board Schools, Ferndale. Mr. C. L. Jones, Fern- dale, presided at the instruments, while the ar- duous duties which invariably devolve upon the secretary in gatherings of this nature were cour- teously and ably discharged by Mr. H. T..Richards. Mr. E. J. Thomas was the conductor, and in that capacity acquitted himself with efficiency. Mr. D. Hannah, general manager of the Fern- dale Collieries, then took the chair, and in the course of his address expressed deep regret at the absence of Mr. F. L. Davis. (Hear, hear.) He was glad at that early stage of the proceedings to be able to heartily congratulate the committee upon the success of that venture. Fate favoured them, for already the audience was large, and as the day advanced the genial sunshine that pre- vailed would doubtless induce hundreds of others to attend the proceedings. (Applause.) THE COMPETITIONS. The competitions were next proceeded with, the first item being the principal brass band competi- tion for the best rendition of the fantasia Linda di Chamounix." The prizes were-1st, £12: 2nd, £6 and 3rd, £2; while a silver medal was offered to the conductor whose band would occupy the platform for the least time. The contest was under the rules of the Brass Band Association, and four competitors had entered. The Mountain Ash Volunteer Band, however, for some reason, did not put in an appearance. The competitors appeared and played in the following order:—1. The Llanelly Town Band—conductor, Mr. James Samuel: 2, Cymmer Colliery Band—conductor, Mr. R. Martin 3, Hentre Volunteer Band—con- ductor. Mr. J. Blemev. At an earlier hour in the day these bands, with the exception of Cymmer. competed also for the best rendition of a quick step, which took place in the main, street. —Mr. T. Seddon, in delivering the adjudi- cation. said that the playing of the bands that day had very much improved since he had hoard tlVlll last, and that was some long time ago. They were progressinar in the right way, and in a few years they would doubt- less be able to compete with the better bauds of the North of England. He found, that there was very little difference in the playing of the two bands on the streets. None of thpin were good, and none of them were bad. In the quick step he awarded the first prize to Llanelly, and the second to Pentre. (Loud cheers.) In the contest on the fantasia, every band made a great many mistakes, and played it very indifferently, too. The best performance was given by the Llaneily band. to whom he would award the first prize. He had great difficulty in deciding between fhe Cymmer and Pentre bands, but after carefully going over his notes he found he would have to give the second prize to the Pentre band and the third to Cymmer. (Loud applause.) Mr. R. Thompson gave the award in the com- petition for the silver medal, and gave the time occupied by each band on the platform as follows: — Llaneily, llmin. 45secs. Cymmer. llmin. 25secs. Pentre, llmin. 8sec. The medal was, therefore, won by the Pentre band. There was no fewer than 17 entries in the baritone solo competition, in which the munificent premium of 12s. 6d. was oiT^red for the best ren- dering of Mr. R. S. Hughes' soul-stirring solo. Merch y Cadben." Five of these were selected at the preliminary contest to sing in the Eisteddvod pavilion. The prize was eventually divided between Mr. John Broad, Traorky, and Mr. David Jenkins. Pencb wdd, Swansea. In the tenor solo competition the test piece was "Y Whd Well," and the prize a guinea. Eight competed, and the winner was Mr. W. James, Aberaman. Mr. W. George (Myfyr Dyfed). Ferndale, was the author of the best song on "The Heir of 'Bryn Derwen," and was awarded a guinea. Dyfed, who adjudicated, said there was only one other-com- petitor. but he had sung to Mr. F. L. Davies, in evident ignorance of the fact that Bryndenven had now another heir. A guinea premium, given by Mr. F. Atkins. Mus. Bac.. for playing the pianforte solo "Angela," attracted three competitors. The winner was Mr. W. Morgan, Dowlais. Mr. John North pointed out that not one of the competitors had played the piece well. and there was great room for improve- ment. The test-piece, he considered, was rather too difficult. He congratulated the committee upon offering the prize, and urged eisteddvod com- mittees in general to give greater inducements for the cultivation of orchestral music in Wales by offering substantial prizes for competitions on string instruments. (Cheers.) Twenty-seven congregational tunes were re- cCived, and the adjudicator, Mr. D. W. Lewis, "Brynaman, declared the one sent in by Mr. G. T. ;Davies, G.T.S.C., Hirwain, te be the best. The juvenile choral contest attracted consider- able interest. The Penuel Band of Hope Choir >iiad sent in their names, but did not appear, so that the contest was between the Ynus Tempe- rance Choir, Ynishir, led by Mr. J. Howells, &nd the Clydach Vale Juvenile Choir, conducted 'by M*. David Thomas. The test piece was Victory." and the prize £4. Mr. D. W. Lewis, in giving tile award, spoke highly of the quality of the singing. The Ynyshir party sang clearly, had good inton&- tion, and a better expression than the Clydach Vale juveniles, but the sopranos of the last-named party were far superior to those of the former. He awarfced the prize to the Ynyshir Choir. (Loud applause.)—The Y-eyshir party also secured the silver medal, the time occupied on the platform being 2 min. 45 sec., as against 3 min. 41 sec. for the Clydach Vale party. Out of four choirs that had entered for "the second cfcoral competisn one only appeared, viz.. the Taberiaacle Choral Society, Merthyr, conducted by Mr. R&es Abraham. The three absent choirs hailed frons. Aberdare. Mwantain Ash, and Blaeny- cwm. The ?.est piece Wlli!3 Alaw Ddu's glee, "Y Gwlithyn," and the premium amounted to '£15 with a silvet- medal for the best order. The Merthyr Chok were awarded the prize and the medal, their singing being highly commended. The winner of the prize for the best essay on "Present Requirements of Ferndale was a com- petitor signing himself "Pro Bono Publico," though, as Dyfed remarked, he would have done better to have adopted a Welsh nun de plume, for the essaj bore no evidence of the learning which the name implied. (Laughter.) The real name of the essayist did not transpire. At this stage of the proceedings Miss R. A. Jenkins, of Ferndale, rendered the solo, The Missing Boat," for which she was heartily ap- plauded, while subsequently, to while away the waiting time for the appearance of the contestants in the chief choral competition, Eos Dar." the official penillion singer at the Swansea Eistedd- fod, led the audience in the singing of the Welah Sfatlonal Anthem. Dyfed delivered the adjudication on the chair ode contest, the subject being Truth." A prize of three guinaas was offered and a carved oak chair, presented by Mr. W. R. Davies. Ferndale. Three compositions were received, the best being the ode sent in hv 41 Pererin." who turned out to be the Rev. M. E. Thomas ("Cynwyd"), Calvinistic Methodist preacher, Cardiff. The successful bard was escorted to the platform by the bards present. and installed in the chair with the usual rites and ceremonies. CHIEF CHORAL COMPETITION. The principal event of the day followed, viz., the chief choral competition. The test pieces were two out of the three pieces sung in the chief choral contest at Swansea, viz., He watching over Israel" (Mendelssohn) and "Now the im- petuous torrents rise" (Jenkins). The prizes were P-93 to the successful choir, with £ 10 added to the conductor, and £ 2 to the conductor of each of the unsuccessful choirs. A gold medal, pre- sented by Mr. E. T. Seeley, was offered for the best order in this competition. Three choirs competed, and sang in the following order :—1. Rhondda Philharmonic Society, conducted by Mr. D. T. Prosser 2, the Ynyshir United Choir, conducted by Mr. Gwilym Thomas and 3, the Dowlais Har- monic Society, under the baton of Mr. Dan Davies. The contest lasted exactly one hour. Mr. J. North, in delivering the adjudication of Mr. Lewis and himself, said that they would all agree that they had had that day the very best sample of choral singing. (Hear, hear.) As re- garded the first choir (Rhondda Philharmonic), he was certain he had never heard a finer or more beautiful quality of treble. (Applause.) Indeed, the general quality of tone was really beautiful. There was no forcing after effect, and no strain- ing of anything. The general style of attack in the first chorus, Now the impetuous torrents rise," was really excellent. There were one or two points, however, he did not agree with. and one of these was the forcing of the contraltos. In the piano movement at the end they came out fine, but the forcing in the fortissimo passages spoilt the blending of the choir. He was certain that they might have made more of the second chorus than they did. There was not that beauti- ful blending of tone which might have been ex- pected. and the parts were not dovetailed into each other as they should have liked to hear it. In the singing of that chorus they had certainly lost points that day. The second choir (Ynyshir) was evidently not quite so well up in parts as the first choir. The remarks as to the contralto applied to this choir most forcibly. The contralto was very bad indeed at times, and in the per- formance of Mendelssohn's chorus they were not always correct in their intonation. It seemed to them as if the soprano did not sing E sharp in the movement as they should have done. Taking the choir altogether there were some very mag- nificent voices in it, and notably so the bass. In Mr. Jenkins's piece the bass built up the chorus wonderfully well. No. 3 (Dowlais) had also some very fine voices-indeed, it was a very powerful choir. They should bear in mind that it was not the choir that made the biggest noise that always sang best. The sopranos in this choir were really wonderful. They had immense power and splendid quality. For precision their performance of Mr. Jenkins's composition was magnificent. They sang like one man with reference to Mendelssohn's piece. There were one or two points in the performance by this choir he could not agree with. He did not believe in exaggeration of expression nor did he think that in order to give a beautiful rendering of that chorus it was necessary that each accented syllable should be accented so strongly. There was a tearing of the piece in the fortissimo at times, but in the subdued parts they sang with beautiful taste. They awarded the first prize to Dowlais. (Loud applause.) Mr. Dan Davies was then invested amid consid?rable enthusiasm. The Ynyshir Choir secured the gold medal for the best order. The next item on the programme was then taken Contralto solo, Oh, can the eternal ?" prize one guinea. Nine competitors, of whom four were elected to appear before the audience. Best, Miss Edith Parry, Ystrad, pupil of Madame Williams-Penn, Pontypridd. Trio, On Thee each loving soul awaits," prize z, two guineas. Two parties sang, and the prize was awarded to Mr. Idris Thomas and party, Ynyshir. Recitation, "The Johnstown Disaster;" prize, a beautiful gold medal, value 7el 10s. There were 20 competitors, of whom six appeared before the audience, and the prize was awarded to Mr. T. Rees. Aberaman. Adjudication on freehand drawing of Mr. Glad- stone. for which a prize of 10s. 6d. had been offered. Best, a hid named David John Jones, Ferndale. The male voice conTp^'iti^n took place at a late hour. The prize offered was ,f; 20, and the test piece. The Pilgrims." The p-ize was awarded to the Rhondda Vale Male Voree Society, conducted by Mr. Tom Stephens. Bass solo, Mr. Jacob Matthews, Ferndale. So- prano solo. Llinos Afan f.nd Miss R. A. Jenkins, Ferndale (equal).

MUSICAL FESTIVAL AT TONYREFAIL. On Monday last the Calvinistic Methodists of the Llantrisant district, assisted by Pentyrch choir, held their annual musical festival at the above place, under the able conductorship of Mr. D. Jenkins, Mus. Bac., Aberystwyth, who was in his usual hwyl. About 300 choristers had come to- gether, and the singing was good throughout: but the rendering of the Psalm tunes and the tane Shamut" was exceedingly good; also the ren- dering of the anthem, I'n Heglwys Hofênsaf" (Jenkins), and" 310eswch i'r Arglwydd" (George Thomas) was given with effect. The former an- them was rendered in memory of the late patri- arch. Rev. W. Evans. Tonyrefail, the whole con- gregation standing up when the choir rendered the anthem, in respect to his (deceased's) memory. The morning meeting was set apart more -espe- cially to the juveniles. Morning meeting was presided over by the Rev. H. Jones, Cwmbach, Rev. D. Glyn Jones introducing the meeting with reading and prayer. The following selected pieces were given at this meeting :— Mac nghartref yn y nefoedd," "Paid. Gristion. son am orphwvs," 0 na bawn fel lesu," Can y Milwr," Arbed yn helaeth," Mae pob peth yn dda," Ai difater genyt ein colli ni ?" Dyddiau hyfryd." A very suitable address was delivered by the President and the Rev. W. Samlet Williams, Briton Ferry, on congregational singing. The meeting was closed with prayer tjy the Rev. W. Williams. Croesfaen. At 2 p.m. the meeting was commenced by the Rev. J. Griffiths. Cardiff, the Rev. W. Williams, Croesfaen, presiding. The following tunes were rendered :—" Dussoldorf" Trefaldwyn;" "Aeron," Liverpool." Angels' Hymn," St. Sarnabas," lfalclivyn," Psalm tunes 3 and 4 .(Jenkins's "Gemau Mawl "), <4 Gwynfydau" and "Mab Afradlon;" anthem, I'n. Heglwys IIofftMaf (Jen- kins). A very stirring address was delivered by the Rev. S. Jones Davies, Pentyrch, who spoke also very strongly against the practice of singing sacred tunes and hymns in pnKichouses. in railway carriages, and in eisteddfodau, as is the practice of some people these days when they try to get unruly people ruly. He considered it notbing but sacreligious for men to sing these good tunes and hymns a few minutes after enreing and swearing and blaspheming. It is high time that Christian people should raise their voices against such sacreligious practices. The remarks, were received with evident approbation. The Rev. Samlet Williams closed with prayer. At 5.30 p.m. the next meeting wae in- troduced by the Rev. S. Jones Bavies, Rev. W. Samlet Williams presiding. The fol- lowing tunes, &:c., were rendered Dian- dovery." Shawmnt." Whitford," CrugyTa&r," and "Liverpool:" Psalm tone No. 3 antfecm, "Ai gwir yw" (R. Mills), and "Moeswch i'r Ar- glwydd" (John Thomas). The conductor referred to the remarks made by Mr. Davies, Pentyrch, in the afternocn concerning the sacreligious practices of singing 'vhe most sacred tunes and hymns unsuitable places, and especially in eisteddfodar^ when the crowds became unruly. He (Mr. Jen- kins) heartily endorsed all that had been said. SAid wished it ro be impressed upsn the minds of tss,e young people present. Votee: of thanks were grsen to the organist (Mr. John Thomas. Pen- tytteh) and pianfest (Mrs. Griffiths, Gellywen) for their valuable services during the day. It was anuoianced that a committee had been held after the afternoon meeting, and that they had arranged that t'f,te festival should be held next year at Llan- trisant.; on the first Monday in September con- ductor, Mr. D. Jenkin*, Mus. Bac. Rev. 3, Morgan (Tonyrelail) closed the meeting with prayer. The chapel w&s crowded dIning the day, and the fes- tival proved a success in every way.

TEMPERANCE.—The Rev, Mr. Evans, of Penyeae, visited Llantvit-Vardrc on Tuesday evening, the ht inst., as the representative of the Gwent and Mor- ganwg Temperance Association. The meeting was held at the Boatd schoolroom. There was a large attewance-rnuch larger than usual. The Rev. J. Davies, Efail Isaf, was voted to the chair, who, after making some rein arkx, introduced the deputation. Mr. Evans spoke for an hour, giving some of the most heartreadering anecdotes of those who had been destroyed by the drink. There are several of the old staunch teetotalers in the neighbourhood, and some of them, as well as others, seem ready to go in for a tent of Rechabiteg, The meeting wett very successful, and tin" people are wishful to have gush another soan.

MABON'S DAY. EISTEDDFOD AT MAESTEG. An eisteddfod was held on Mabon's Day at the Town-hall, Maesteg. in aid of the building fund of Ebenezer Chapel. Mr. Thomas Lloyd presided, and the Rev. Aaron Morgan juid Mr. Singleton ad- judicated. Madame Kate Watkins won 10s. for the best soprano solo, three competing. There were two competitors for the alto solo, and the prize of 10s, was won by Miss C. Rees, Ogmore Valley. The prize of 10s. for the best tenor solo was won by Gwilym Taf, there being six com- I petitors. Eleven competed for the prize of 10s. for the best bass solo, Messrs. Stephen Hughes and Jenkin Rees dividing the prize. Recitation prizes were won by Messrs. D. J. Davies, James Davies, and Joseph Thomas. The prize for the best essay on home tuition was divided between Messrs. David Rees and David Jones. Saron party won £ 5 for the best rendering of Comrades in Arms." The chief prize of £ 10 for the best ren- dering of Round about the starry throne" (Handel), was won by Saron Choir, Mr. W. Davies leading. TOXYPANDY. On Mabon's Day a temperance demonstration was held at Tonypiiidy. In the morning a tem- perance conference was held at the Wesleyan Chapel, under the presidency of Rev. W. Morris, F.G.S., Treorky, when papers were read, and dis- cussions followed on the best way to provide counter-attractions to the public-house. Revs, Morris Morgan and W. J. Morris took port in the discussion. In the afternoon all the temperance societies, bands of hope, and rechabite lodges turned out in procession, headed by a brass band. In the evening a public meeting was held at Ebenezer Chapel, under the Rev. W. Morris' pre- sidency, and the Rev. Morris Morgan, W. J. Morris, and others addressed the meeting. At Penygraig Mrs. D. W. Davies, Ffrwd Villa, gave a tea to the Sunday school and church, in honour of the Rev. Hugh James's marriage. MINERS' DEMONSTRATION AT BRYN- MAWR. The annual demonstration of the Monmouth district of the South Wales Federation was held at the Market-square, Brymnawr. on Monday. There were over 3,000 miners present. Major Jones, ex-American Consul. Cardiff, presided, and was accompanied to the platform by Messrs. Richard Clark, chairman of the district, New Tredegar Thomas Richards, miners' agent, Ebbw Vale D. Evans, solicitor, Brecon and others.-Major Jones, in the course of his open- ing remarks, touched upon the past history of Trade Unionism and Trade Guilds, and asked those present not to be daunted because they were branded as socialists.—Mr. Job Howe, Tredegar, then proposer :— That this meetieg of Monmouthshire miners views with satisfaction the continued growth and develop- ment of our organisation, and rejoices in the com- petent and salutary influence that it exercises in the settlement of disputes between the members and their employers, and woulcl urge upon all colliery workmen the importance of combining to protect their interests, and to secure the many industrial and social reforms so urgently needed. Mr. Richard Clark seconded the resolution, which was supported by Mr. Alfred Onions, dis- trict secretary, and carried unanimously. Mr. Thomas Richards moved a second resolution, calling upon Parliament to enact an eight hours working day from bank to bank, declaring that any measure dealing with the employers' liability of injuries to workmen, and containing either a contracting-out clause or the doctrine of common employment would be satisfactory to the workers of the county, asking for an amendment of the 39th general rule of the Miners' Act, and strongly condemning the payment of royalty rents and way- leaves to private owners of lands, believing this could be reduced and become the absolute pro- perty of the State.—Mr. James Johnson, Bryn- mawr, seconded the resolution, which was sup- ported by Mr. D. Evans, Brecon, and carried. The customary votes of thanks terminated the pro- ceeding. TREFOREST. There was a large attendance at the Treforest Running Grounds on Monday to witness a pedes- trian competition between R. England, of Ponty- pridd, and T. Morgan, of Aberdare. The match was for C25 a-side, England conceding 7.yards start in 200. The scratch man was made favourite, but, nevertheless, Morgan won somewhat easily by two yards. SPORTS AT PONTYPRIDD. The sports at the People's Park, Pontypridd, on Mabon's Day, attracted, as usual, many thousands of spectators, most of whom, despite the frequent showers of rain that fell, remained on the grounds until the last of the many interesting items on the programme were disposed of. The judges were Messrs. E. Llewelyn and W. Morris, while the duties of secretary were efficiently discharged by Mr. Alfred Beere. The Ferndale Brass Band, under the conductorship of Mr. W. R. Ho wo. played a capital selection of music during the day. The events were as follows :— 3 Quarter Mile Open Handicap.—1. J. James, Ross (20 yds.), and T. Evans, Tonypandy (30 vds.), dead heat 2nd, T. Harry. Pontypridd (20 yds.). The first prize was divided between Evans and James. Two Miles Novices' Bicycle Handicap.—1. W. Jones (scratch) 2nd, G. Kingslake (70 yds.); 3rd, T. Morley (85 yds.). One Mile and a Half Trotting Handicap—I. B. Hoddinott's (Cadoxton) ¡¡ Visitor" (165 yds): 2. W. L. Griffiths s (Pentre) ¡; Welsh Prince" (165 yds.) 3, Mr. W. David's (Aberdare) "Tom." Ob- jections were lodged against the first two horses, on the ground that" Visitor did not win its heat. Four Miles Bicycle Handicap.—Evan Jones (30 yds.) and Alf Osborne (40 yds.), dead heat: 3, C. Kingslake (250 yds.). Jones and Osborne ran a second time, Osborne winning a hard race. 120 Yards Open Handicap.-In this event there were as many as 26 entries -—I J. Baynham, Llwynpia (6 yds.) 2, T. Rees, Cvmmer Bridge (15 yds.); 3, J. Rees, Forth (I (;,I- ;Yds\

WORK AND WORKMEN. CONFERENCE AT PONTYPRIDD. A general meeting of the members of the South ■ aldfe and Monmouthshire Checkweighers" Asso- ciation was held on. Mondav attSie Green Meadow Inn, Pontypridd, under the presidency of Mr. John Williams, Clydach Vale. "Mr, William Powell, Ferndale, occupied the vice-chair, while Mr. D. Jenkins, Maritime Colliery, Pontypridd, .a&ted as secretary. Several important q&ostion were dis- cussed. After a loag discussion, it was resolved to divide the a iati-ea into discricis. as Merthyr, Aberdare, Mountain £ h, Pontypridd, Rhondda Vallev, Ferndale, Ogm-ore. Neath, and Crumlill.-It was arranged that each district should hold a meeting" otfete every calendar sr.onth, and should select fteiegates to represent them at the quarterly meeting'of the general association.— A vote of condolence was passed with, the widow and family of the late Mr. David Evans. «ik<jck- weigher, Tir Edmond Clolliery, near Xeath. THE STRIKE AT NAXTGARW. On Tuesday the 60 rten employed .at the Nant- garw house-coal pit Teeumed operations, nii.ci- a week's strike against il»e double-shift system, and the proposed increase <3i the price ot workmec s coal .from 5s. to 7s. per ton. Mr. Morgan Week-s and a deputation of the men had a leu<n;hv inter- view cvith Mr. Walter Davies, the Onager..«m Monday, with the result ^hat it was arranged tc abolish the double-shift .-system, and to let i3ae price of workmen's coal rertitinitt 5s. per ton. SLACKNESS IN THE COAL TRADE. For the first time since the recent advances took place in the wage rate of the men the coal trade of the Mountain Ash district nas shown signs of slackness. A fortnight ago Messrs. Nixon's col- lieries worked only four terns, and last week ..only three tv rns.

SHOCKING CHARGE AT CADOXTON. &:b the Penartk Police-court, on Monday, George Sherwood was again brought up charged with committing a ralv-, on his step-daughter, Hannah Stewart, on Thursday, the 20th August. The evidence previously taken was read over, and the girl amed to her evidcmce that the prisoner had done the same thing to her before.—Police-con- stable Gammon proved apprehending the prisoner and charging him with committing the offence, to which he merely replied, That is what you are taking me for." Being informed that such was the case, he said, ''Tha-t's all right."—To the magistrates prisoner said, loan only say I did not hurt the giel. "-Prisoner was remanded for a week, on account of some informality in the certificate of birth.—Mr. J. L. Jenkins, Cardiff, of the National Vigilance Association, appeared on behalf of the police.

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A call, he having just secured a LARGE STOCK OF READY-MADE TgOOTS, SHOES, AND gLIPPERS Of every description, which he will be able to Sell at about HALF THE USUAL PRICE for Cash. Hand-sewn Boots made on the premises by ex- perienced Workmen. Special attention given to repairs. Nothing but the best material used. TERMS STRICTLY CASH. Note the Address G. BISHOP, PRACTICAL BOOTMAKER AND REPAIRER, H6LTON-ROAD,BARRYDOCK. GREAT BRVNHILLT MERTHYRDOVAN. LAND TO BE LET FOR BUILBIIG- PURPOSES. At from 50/- toV-7 an acre, in Plots of from 2 acres to 5 aoass. For conditions apply to Mr. W, DASHWOOD CAPLE, .Architect and Surveyor, 8, Queen Street, CARDIFF. WATERLOO HOUSE" HIGH STREET, BARRY. STATIONERY OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. WELSH AND OTHER BOOKS IN STOCK. DRAPERY & FANCY GOODS WOOLS AND YARNS. TRY THE WATERLOO YARN. 0 LA CARD.] f MR. J. CLARK FAIRBAIRN, ARTIST, 55, VERE STREET, CADOXTON. LONDON, CARDIFF, and SWANSEA. REGULAR STEAM COMMUNICATION. THE LONDON and BRISTOL CHANNEL COMPANY'S First Class, Full Powered STEAMERS are intended to sail (casualties ex- cepted, and as per conditions on Company's sailing bills) From LONDON, Pickle Herring Tier and or Gun and Shot Wharf, EVERY SATURDAY. From CARDIFF, East Bute Dock Basin, for London (via Swansea), EVERY WEDNESDAY. Continental and through rates arranged. Low mtes hrough from London to Pontypridd, Aberdare, and Merthyr, per Steamer and Glamorgan Canal. For Particulars apply to Messrs Matthews and Luff, 102, Fenchurch-street, London, E.C.: Mr. F. H. Tucker, 13, Adelaide-street. Swansea or to WM. COLLINGS, JUN., Co., 104, Bute-street, Cardiff. EDW. GOULD & CO. < DRAPERS, BARRY, COMMENCED THEIR SUIIER SALE ON I Thursday, July 23rd, 1891, THE WHOLE OF THE SUMMER STOCK HAS BEEN GREATL YREDUCED iq PRICES. WE SHALL ALSO SIlOW SOME SPECIAL BARGAINS PURCHASED FOR THE SALE. We Close on- Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, at 8 p.m. Wednesdays, at 2 o'clock. Saturdays, at 10 o'clock. 96, HIGH-STREET, BARRY. STOP. Who Lives Here ? Why, JOHN BECK WORTH, FAMILY GROCER AND x v PROVISION MERCHANT, A.Whero you can always depend upon gc-ttiiig Prime Wiltshire Bacon, Y^j\resh Eggs, and the Finest Car- marthen Butter, at Lowest Mar- \ket Price. Dealer in High- m r VXT AS\class Provisions. Beach's J- l A oN LJJ\Whole Fruit Jams and rpip. x V^xVBottled Fruits, Hunt- AlLAlb, VT^Vey's and Palmer's T-i-rrM-n- »» \aiid Mackenzie and FISH, &C., \V"\Mackenzie's Bis- X N „cuits and Cakes OF THE FINEST BRANDS. All Goods Sold at Store Prices for Cash. All Orders will receive prompt and > careful attention. SHIPPING SUPPLIED. FRESH POULTRY EVERY FRIDAY. > Estimates Given. ALWAYS GO TO MOLYXEUX & Co., BOOT ,IT-A- iN, LTFA f-I -f tTREP-,S. HOLTON ROAD POST OFFICE. BARRY DOCK, For the Latest Designs and the best value in the trade. SEEDS! SEEDS! SEEDS! A SPLENDID (SELECTION of VEGETABLE and FLOWER SEEDS, direct from Messrs. Cooper, Taber, and Company, the largest Seed Growers in Europe. Please apply for Catalogues, and compare with Cardiff prices. w. TI. HOPKIXS PHARMACEUTICAL AND DISPENSING CHEMIST (by Exam. HIGH-STREET. BARRY. VERE-STREET, CADOXTON. FREDERICK C. MILNER, POST-OFFICE BARRY, STATIONER, NEWSAGENT BOOKSELLER, AND CIRCULATING LIBRARY. London and other daily papers supplied. Periodicals, Magazines, etc. JOHN DAVIES, JAILOR AND OUTFITTER, PARIS HOUSE, HIGH-STREET, BARRY. SUITS MABE TO ORDER AT THE SHORTEST NOTICE. WOOD HAM AND SON, HIGH-STREET, BARRY, GREENGROCERS AND POTATO MERCHANTS. All Kinds of Fish Daily when in Season. GENERAL HAULIERS. A Brake for Picnic Parties for the Summer Season. Dog-cart on Hire. MOVE OFTEN! MOVE OFTEN i And before doing so, please consult J.JONES, WHO KEEPS VANS OF ALL SIZES To suit the Cottage as well as the Palace. You can have your FUpTDIjE R. UvEj) To all parts of the Kingdom without any risk or trouble to the Owner. "From John O'Groat's to Lands End." 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