The Aberdare Times

JOTTINGS BY THE WAY. The sudden change in the weather has de- lightfully surprised all people. It seemed at one time that we were going to have no spring this year; so persistently did the winter cling to us. However, one day, the thermometer suddenly went up, the rain came down, and now all the snow is pretty well cleared off the mountains. The change, although so pleasant, was so sudden that many invalids have been heard to complain of the serious effect it has had upon their health. This is quite natural. A sudden transition from cold to warmth is quite as dangerous as from warmth to cold. There was a long sitting at the police-court on Tuesday, although the cases were of a com- mon place character. If all people found em- ployment as easily as policemen the times would be pretty good. When people find it so hard to pay regular expenses it is wonderfully strange that they risk having to pay a fine at the police-court. There is no beating wisdom into them on this point, however; it all goes in at one ear and out through the other. Some individuals must have their little glass and their little fight even if their families are starv- ing at home. # The times are advancing. From what we hear, some juvenile inhabitants at Mountain Ash have discovered that sausages do not re- quire cooking. After helping themselves to some of these commodities from Mr Webster's shop, it is said they devoured them in a raw state. There is a saying to the effect that people are not particular when they are in a hurry, and it seems to be a true one. We trust that they did not liei v«ry heavy upon the chests of those youngsters. The birch-rod, no doubt, took all the effeots away. The presentation of a saddle and accoutre- ments to Major Phillips took place at a very in- teresting meeting on Thursday last week, and was followed by a well-attended dinner at the Armoury. The toasts were given and respond- ed to in good style, and there was some enjoy- able singing. The volunteer movement seems to be thriving in our midst, despite the half- alive state of other things. • • It is said that the cumulative vote system ,rather puzzled some of the candidates at the school board election. It is, in short, with a slight difference, another word for the plumping which takes place when at a poli- tical election a party is trying to secure one out of two seats. Supposing it were the Conserva- tives who were running this one candidate against two Liberals although voters would have two votes by virtue of there being two members, those who wished to support the Con- servative would not be allowed to put their two votes opposite his name. So they would merely give him one, and leave their other vote go. It is just the same in a school board election with the difference that you can give as many votes to one candidate as there are seats upon the board. This is what we call "school board plumping," and it is the reason why there is so often such a wide difference between the num- ber of votes accorded to successful candidates. Talking about elections-and we have had enough of talk about them the last few days- it is rumoured that there is to be another poll for members of the sliding scale committee; it being alleged that some of the collieries voted twice, and therefore recorded a double number of votes. If this be true, Mr David Morgan may yet secure a seat. • The removal by death, of two familiar figures from our midst has taken place since the begin- ning of the year. On the seventeenth of January, the Rev. John Evans, M.A., at one time the minister of St. David's Prebyterian Church in this town breathed his last; while on Wednesday last the Rev. Henry Griffiths, whose voice was so well known as pleading so eloquently for the sending forth of the Gospel among the heathen was quietly buried in the cemetery at Brecon. Mr Evans, whosefhealth had long been in a weak state, went to Australia in the hope that he would benefit by the change. But this was not to be, and a hard-working and Christian life has come to an end. • • The attempt which it is proposed to make to prohibit the employment of womem on the surface at collieries should be resisted to the utmost. Many hundreds of young girls who at present contribute no small amount towards theksupport of their families, or, in many cases, wholly" keep" themselves, would then be thrown out of employment. We are sorry for the circumstances which make it necessary for women to do work of that kind; but such cir- cumstances exist, and it would be cruel and unjust to deprive these young girls of, perhape, the means whereby they can earn their liveli- hood. hood. • • A committee of selection" met at the House of Commons last Tuesday, and decided that the Mountain Ash Gas and Water Bill should be considered by another committee which sits for the first time on Tuesday after- noon next. Now, what on earth is a committee of selection, and what are its powers! We presume, from its decision that it is for deciding when certain bills shall come on, and who shall hear them. There are so many committees and other formalities and delays that we are quite bewildered as to the meaning of them all. Then, after this important committee came to its importanttdecision the bill is delayed another week f Oh, forthe dajrs of local government! A writer in a recent number of Chambers's Journal says, with regard to choosing eatables, that in a case where the freshness of an egg is in doubt, a certain test is the following,— Dissolve one ounce of salt in ten ounces'of water and drop,the egg in. A good egg will sink, an indifferent one swim, and a bad one will float, even if the water be perfectly pure." In case, again, it is suspected that there is too much water in the milk, we have only to do as the Germans do, and lo and behold, we can at once buttonhole our milkman For the same water tells us that a German test for watered milk consists in dipping a well-polished knitt- ing-needle into a deep vessel of milk, and then immediately withdrawing it in an upright position. If the milk is pure a drop of the uid will hang to the needle; but the addition of even a small portion of water will prevent the adherence of the drop." • -A A good deal has been said from time to time with regard to the injuriousness or otherwise of tea-drinking. A correspondent in Tit Bit8 says that to ninety-nine out of every hundred per- sons tea-drinking is not harmful, and gives as one of the rules for making wholesome tea. Be careful not to brew your tea too long." CasselVs Almanack observes that the Scotch do not say to make tea," but to infuse the tea," which is more correct. By boiling the tea- leaves, you get from them a bitter principle, and you drive off the delicate perfume of the tea. For this reason the tea-pot should never be kept hot by letting it stand on the top of a cooking-stove, over a lamp, or where it is likely to be made to boil. A metal teapot is better than an earthenware one, and the brighter it is kept the better is the tea."

gistet MOUNTAIN ASH. LOCAL BOARD ELECTION.-Tuesday was the last day for the nomination of candidatds for seats at the local board. The retiring members this year are Messrs J. Davies, D. Jones, J. Long, W. L. Herbert, and Colonel C. J. N. Grey, all of whom have been nominated for re-election. Messrs H. Llewelyn, Penrhiw- ceiber, and D. Morgan, Mountain Ash, have also been nominated. It is not yet known whether the new candidates will withdraw and prevent a contest. LOCAL BOARD.—The usual meeting of the Local Board of Health was held under the pre- sidency of Mr T. Edwards, on Monday. A letter was received from Mr Nixon pointing out certain objections to the proposed bridge at Penrhiwceiber, for which the consent of his company was requested. The letter was re- ferred to the committee.—The following tenders were accepted; —Smiths' work, Mr T. Davies, Mountain Ash; ironmongery, Mr Richard Pardoe.-The committee engaged in watching the Mountain Ash Gas and Water Bill reported that but little progress had been made in the negotiations with the petitioners against the bill. A committee was appointed to watch the interests of the Board with regard to the measure. MARDY. SCHOLASTIC SUCCESS—Mr David James, as- sistant master of the Mardy Board School. passed in the subjects of second year students at the recent examination for acting teachers at Bristol, and is now qualified to take charge of any school. Mr James's success is all the more creditable because he received no aid whatever in preparation for the examination, and only commenced about 18 months after the :comple- tion of his apprenticeship. PONTYPRIDD. PREFERMENT OF THE VICAR OF LLANWONNO.-— The Rev Bickerton Edwards, Vicar of Llanwono, has been :preferred to the living of Bettws- y-rhos, North Wales. The Bishop of Llandaff is the patron. Bettws-y-rhos is near Abergele, and in the diocese of St Asaph. Its value is about JE400 a year. The population is about 400. Mr Edwards is the brother of the late Dean Edwards of Bangor. KILLED BY A LANDSLIP.—Mr Reece, coroner, has held an inquest upon William Williams, Bottle, who was recently killed by a fall of earth and stones on the railway near Treforest. The jury, in their verdict, expressed a belief that it would have been wiser under the cir- cumstances if Mr Mackay, the contractor, had kept a man to watch the slip. FATAL COLLIERY ACCIDENT.—At Ynys- cadudwg, a mile or so from Pontypridd, the Albion Company, of which Mr Ebenezer Lewis is a principal member, are sinking to and work- ing some of the coal measures. On Wednesday morning about half-past seven, Joseph Jones (27), Richard Jones (20), and another man were turning from the pit towards number three heading, when about two tons of stone fell from the roof. The two Joneses were crushed to death, and the third man had his leg and an arm broken. The bodies were extricated I from the debris, and carried to a place adjacent I to await an inquest. The deceased were 1 married. j THE MARDY COLLIERY PROSECUTIONS.-At ( Pontypridd police-court on Wednesday-before Messrs Lennox and John—Mr Thomas Wil- j liams, coroner, Merthyr, again appeared on a behalf of the Home Office with regard to the t alleged breaches of the Mines Regulation Act g by Mr William Thomas, agent, and Mr Griffith t Thomas, acting manager of the Mardy Colliery, prior to the explosion last December. There t were altogether 14 summonses-seven against t each defendant-the actual alleged offences being, however, principally shot-firing whilst [ men were in the mine, and the absence of a thermometer or barometer from the top of the L pit-shaft at the time of the accident.—Mr Wil- a liams said that Mr Simons, Merthyr, the solicit- F or for the defence, had consented to a further adjournment of the proceedings for three weoks, subject to their worships' consent, which was e at once given. TREHERBERT. TEMPERANCE CONFERENCE.—On Monday a number of temperance friends assembled at the vestry of Carmel Chapel, Treherbert, to com- plete the arrangements for forming a temper- ance union, under the South Wales and Mon- mouthshire Association, for Treherbert, Blaen- ycwm, and Blaenyrhondda. The Rev. M. Jones and Mr Alfred Evans were elected pre- sident and vice-president respectively; Mr Abraham Roberts, treasurer; and Messrs J. Williams (Miskin-street) and John Richards, secretaries.

Henry and Ann Bright, hon. superintendents of the North London House for Aged Christian Blind Women, say that a new remedy has proved itself unfailing; thafrheomatism and neuralgia, have in every^Jase been removed J if ^aco^8 Oil,—the ^remedy referred to, and that many old ladies,^some of them ninety years old, instead ofltossing in agony, now enjoy good nights' xdt through its influence. Mrs Bright she not say enough in its favour.— Sunday JEondon Times, St. Jacobs Oilis sold by Chemists at 2s. 6d. a bottle, or by po& 2s. 9d., from the Charles A. Vogeler CojnJny, sole Proprietors, 45, Farring- don Road, London.

VALE OF NEATH RAILWAY. PQWN- WEEK DAJS SUNDAYS o L. » VJ a m'a- m- P- p.m. p.m. a m. p.» Quaker sYdJc. 9 4g 3 3 6 56 & 416 1 Mountain Ash 9 56 3 U 7 5 9 50 6 10 Aberdare 7 50 10 7 '3 21 ? lfi 10 0 fi 21 Merthyr 7 309 50 12203 5 6 55 9 406 0 Abernaat f 41 10 0j 1231 3 15 7 6 9 52 6 11 Llwydcoed ..7 4610 5 12363 19 7 11 9 57 6 16 Hirwain dep. 8 310 2L12443 34 7 30 10126 34 Glyn Neath 8 21 10 3s| 1 23517471030651 Resolven 8 30 10 46 1 123 597 55 1038 6 59 Aberdylais ..84010551214 818 410477 8 i:eath 8 5211 3 1 324 1618 13 10577 17 Dyne™* 9 011 U;1 40 4 24'8 21 11 5 7 29 Llansamlet ..9 711 181 474 3118 28 11117 32 Landore 9 15 11 27jl 55 4 40;8 37 11167 40 Swansea arrj9 20 11 32l2 04 458 42 1130 7 45 UP. Week Days. SUNDAY. a.m. a. m. p. m. p In. p. m. a. m.,p. m Swansea .7 35 11 20 3 0 5 55 8 0 8 50 6 35 Landore 7 41 11 25 3 56 1 8 5 8 57,6 47 Llansamlet 7 47 11 31j3 ll 6 7 8 11 9 3l6 53 Dynevor .7 55 11 39 3 196 15 8 1«) 9 107 0 Neath 8 7 11 51 3 31 6 2fi 8 309 23 7 10 Aberdylais 8 13 11 57 3 41 6 37 8 36 9 30 7 16 5?SOlUn L •* 8 23 12 7 3 51 6 47 8 46 9 40 7 26 Glyn Neath 8 31 12 15 4 0 6 55 8 54 9 47 7 34 Hirwain 8 58 12 39 4 29 7 16 9 20 1015 8 53 Llwydcoed.. 9 4 12 444 347 21 9 26 1021 8 3 Abernant 9 8 12 48 4 387 25 9 30 1025 8 9 Merthyr 9 22 1 0 4 531 409 4; 1040 8 28 Aberdare 9 5 12 47 4 37 25 1021 8 7 Mountain Ash 9 15 12 56 4 46 1030 8 1? Quaker'hYd Jc. 9 26 1 5 4 58 1039 8 27 — •* The Publishers do not hold themselves responsible or any inaccuracy that may occur in the above, although they are published with as much care as possible in order to ensure correctness.

EPPS' COCOA.—GRATEFUL AND COMFORTING.- "By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutri- tion, and by the careful application of the fine pro- perties of well-selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has pro- vided our breakfast tables with a dejicately flavour- ed beverage which may save us mpiiy heavy doctor's bills. It is by the judicious ustfof such articles of diet that a constitution may. be gradually built up until strong enough to raSist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating, around us ready to attacpr wn naver there is a weak point. We mAy escapf many a fatal shaft by keep- ing ourselves (well ..fortified with Dure hlnL and properly aourUhei' fr,«ML»_aS aK. Made simply wAh boiling water and milk. Sold only in Packets labelled—" JAMES EPPS & Co Homceopathic Chemists, London.Also makers of Epps's Chocolate Essence. P' J°ne«j;8urgeon Dentist, of 67. Great ?™,U London, WsC., bag gained for him Medals, AW&ras of Honour, nd Dfploroaa far more numerous than «&•» mmbn «t lfc» dontal Holloway's Ointment and Pills.— Notable Beets'.—Intense heat augments the annoyances of skin disease, and encourages the development of febrile disorders; wherefoPf they should, as they may, be removed by .^Chese detergent and purifying prepartions. Jtn stomach complaints* liver affections, pains and spasms of the bowels, Hollojvay's ointmentt well rubbed over the affected part immediately gives the greatest ease, prevents congestion and imflammation, checks the (threatening diarrhoea and averts incipient chplefa. The poorer inhabitants of large cities wm find these remedies to be their best friend when any pestilence rages, or when from unknown causes, eruptions, boils, abcesaes, or ulcerations betoken the presence of taints or impurities within the system, and call for instant and effective curative medicines. YOU CAN BE HAPPY if you will stop all your doctoring yourself and Wiies with expensive doctors or cure-alls thajf ao only harm, and use Nature s simple removes for all your ailments, you will be well amffiappy and save great ex- pense. The greatest remedy for this, the great, wise, and good will tell you, is Hop Bitters. See Advt. VALUABLE DISCOVERY FOR THE HAIR.—If you hair is turning grey or white, or falling off. us THE MEXICAN HAIR RKSFEWEK," for it will positively restore in evejpfcase Grey or White hair to its original colouyWthout leaving the dis- agre eable smell of MOPE Restorers." It make* the hair charmiftgly b^Cutiful, as well as promoting the growth of h or bald spots, where the glands are not decayed. L/rice 3s 6d. For an Oil to make the Hair soft, glossy, and luxuriant, ask for CAR- TER'S COLOGNE OIL." Price Is of all dealers Wholeslae depot, 33, Farringdon Road, London. FLORILIKI !—FOR ft. 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T.vTowle, Chemist, Nottingham ADVICB TO MOTHERS 1—Are yosHbroken in 70U rest by a sick child suffering with the pain of cutting teeth? Go at once to a chemist and get a bottle ef KRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING STRUP. It will relieve the poor sufferer immediately. It is perfectly harat- less and pleasant te taste, it producee natural, quiet sleep, by relieving the child from pain, and the little cherub atfekee "as bright as a button." It ■oothes the chil&^lt softens the gums, allays all pain, relieves winX regulates the bowels, and is the best known remedy for dysentery and diarrhoea) whether arising from teething or other causes. MA Winslow's Soothing Syrup is sold by Medicine dieiMt everywhere at It. fT per bottle. WARNING.-When jpuask for BECKETT'S BLUE see that you got it. The Manufacturers beg to caution th^ public against imitation square Blue, af ver^ inferior quality. The Paris blue in. squares ia sold in wrapper bearing their name and Trade-Mark. Refuse all others. THROAT AFFECTIONS AND HOARSENESS.—AH suf- fcring from irritation of the throat and hoarseness J?&reeably surprised at the almost immediate n? I hy the use of "Brown's Bronchial Troches. These famons H lozenges are now sold by most respectable chemists in this country at 18. ltd. per box. People troubled with a "hacking coagh," a "alight cold," or bronchial affections, cannot try them too flood, as similar troubles, if allowed to prr gress, result in serious Pulmonary and Asthmatic aseo* tions. See that the words "Brown's BronchialTrochss" are on the Government Stamp around each box.- Prepared by JOHN 1. BROWN It SONS, Boston, U.& European depot removed to 83, Farringdon London. ABERDARE Printed and Published by; REBECCA JOKES ADFF THEOPHILUS LINES JONES at the ABERDÄ. TIMES OFFICE, Commercial-place, Aberdarft iJi the County of GIamorgan. Saturday, March 27. 1886.

ABEBDARE SCHOOL BOARD. CWMPENNAR SCHOOLS. ,iIoI. THE ABERDARE SCHOOL BOARD in- JL vite TENDERS lot the ALTERATION of the Entrance Locfc^ of the above Schools and the performance of Stindry other Works, par- ticulars of which can be obtained on application to Mr. Thomas Roderick, Architect, Clifton- street, Aberdare. Sealed Tenders to be sent to me not later than Thursday, the 8th day of April, 1886, endorsed Tenders, Cwsipennar Schools." The Board do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any Tender. B. ORTON GERY, Clerk. Town Hall, Aberdare, 24th March, 1886. PIPE ORGAN (New) ajictable for small chapel or mission-r^m, TO BE SOLD cheap; owner giving nonbusiness. Full par- ticulars, with photo (returnable), or instrument can be seen at OwenrSb Bryant's, Swiss Cham- bers, Cardiff. VIOLIN (Magnificent Solo), labelled •« Stra- duarius Cremona 1,721," Antique looking copy from Mr. Bennett'? collection, very easy fingering, suit lady, prtfessional,] splendid bow, owe. °nJy 25s. xPle^de write and have it on tnal before sendi% money, "Mrs. B." Eams- bury House, StAJbans, Herts. FAMILY Plate; Clergyman leaving, offers 83 pieces, spoons, fbr^s, ladles, &c., un- soiled; warranted silver on pure nickel silver; stamped A; pattern, old silver Beaded; cost JE18 18S., sacrifice Vor £ 6 15s.; approval free, letters only; Chhrtn Organist, office of this paper. TO BE SOLD BY PEJVATE TEEATY, owing to death of owrfer, a Good EIGHT- EOOMED HOUSE witp hot and cold Bath- room, good Cellar, sicW entrance, situate near Public Park, Aberjjlftfe. Apply C. Parr, 12, Little Wind-street. \f "FOR THE BLOOD IS THE LIFE? CLARKE pS] WORLD-FAMED BLOOD MIXTU The Great Blood Purifier and Restorer. LARGEST SALE OF ANY MEDICINE IN THE WORLD. OVERWH RIMING TESTIMONY ACCOMPANIES EVERY BOTTLE, PROVING THIS TO BE THE GREATEST MEDICINE EYER DISCOVER. For cleansing and clearing the blood b6m all impurities, it cannot be too highly recommended. For Scrofula, Scurvy, Skin antf Blood Diseases and Sores of all kinds, ixis a never- failing and permanent cure. It Cures Old Sores. Cures Ulcerated Sores on the Neck. Cures Ulcerated Sore Legs: Cures Blackheads, or Pimples on the Face. Cures Scurvy Sores. Cures Cancerous Ulceus. Cures Blood and Skin Diseases. Cures Glandular Swellings. Clears the Blood from all impure matter. From whatever caose arising. As this Mixture is pleasant to the taste, and warranted free from /anything ipjurious to the most delicate constitution of either se < the Proprietor solicits Offerers to give it a trial to test ita value. TN -AlYE INFIRMARIES." JL VNorth-^treet, Audenshaw (near Manchester)! lt\fforde me great pleasure to add my testimony to the erful eaectaoiyour Blood Mixture, which has cnred me of a very bad ulcerated foot and ancle. I had four wounds which prevented me following my occupation for four years during which time I have been in five different infirmaries and under fifteen diSerent doctors. I was at last induced to try your Blood Mixture. and after taking three small bottlell I was able to go to work, and by the time I had taken Blood Mixture, and after taking three small bottles nine or ten bottles I was completely cured. Make y whatever use you like of this, far the benefit of other sufferers. I am, yours respectfully, SOKlf WILLIAMS. Sold in Bottles, 2s. 9d. each, and in cases,con- taining six times the quantity, lis each-sufficient to effect a permanent cure in the great majority of long-standing cases,-by all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the world, or sens oa receipt of 33 or 132 stamps by The Lincoln & Midland Counties' Drug Company Lincoln. Trade Mark—BloodMixture."

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THE IRISH QUESTION. The political crisis, which, up to the time of writing has been daily expected to reach a culminating point, is one of the greatest and most momentous that we have ever witnessed. The partial separation of a home dependency from its mother kingdom, and the bestowal thereupon of distinct legislative powers is no small matter to bring about; and the statesman who contemplates the introduction of such a measure needs all the forethought and ability which he possesses to formulate and carry through such a reform without endangering the "constitution of the Empire," as our Con- servative friends put it. But the voice of the people of Ireland has IICLLUU. for Home Rule, and the voice of the people must be recognised. This is one of the first principles of Liberalism; and did the members of the present Government en, after such an emphatic declaration from the Irish nation, refuse to give them what they ask they would be going right against the principles which they profess. We can shirk the subject no longer. Mr GLADSTONE knows that he can- not shirk it; and with that broad and mag- nanimous spirit which he has always shown such matters, he has been engaged upon the draft- ing of a measure which, we thoroughly believe, will satisfy the demands of the most exacting of the Irish leaders. What the exact scheme will be we do not yet know,—and it is very probable that Mr GLADSTONE himself does not know, although it seems that several newspapers weuld have it appear that they know-and it is not for us to criticise his measure until its details are officially announced. We may be sure of one thing. Mr GLADSTONE, who has always mani- fested such solicitude for the integrity of the Empire, will not go further than he is actually obliged to. We venture to say that there will not be a single item in his scheme which will not be calculated to conduce to the welfare and happiness of the Irish people. Samuel Lover, in his Rory O'More," makes one of his characters say of Ireland, "I told you of the comforts of a village in England. What is such a thing in Ireland ?-an irregular jumble of mud-hovels, whose thatch has been so long without repair that its decomposition produces vegetation and you may see ragged cocks and hens feeding on the root; a pig wallows on a dunghill before the door, (lucky when they have o! e: 1 The hovels of the Irish I peasantry are not by any means as good as the stables of their masters' horses." True, this I was written some years ago; but there is no doubt that Ireland is still in a bad state; and no meau and narrow measure will accomplish I the reform which is there so much needed.

ABERDARE SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION. RESULT OF THE POLL. Considerable interest was evinced in the above triennial election, a large number of persons having assembled near the Overseers' Office on Thursday afternoon, where the count- ing of the votes tooK place. The poll, however, was not declared until 7 o'clock, the following being the result:- ELECTED. David Morgan, 21, Dean-street 10814 Rees Hopkin Rhys, Plasnewydd. 7547 William Little, Cwmpennar. 5552 William Dundas Wight, 7, Pwllfa-place 5379 Rev. Benjamin Evans 5348 Thomas Thomas, 23, Cardiff-road 4365 William Charles, 67, Harriet-street 2739 Thomas Phillips, Bryndarren House. 2664 Rev. Thomas Jones, 1, Clifton-street. 2562 Richard Wigley, 27, Hirwain-road. 2184 David Price Davies, Ynyslwyd 2183 Rev. David Griffiths, 94, Bwllfa-road 2128 Rev. William James, 16, Clifton-street 2020 NON- ELECTED. Rees Jenkin Jones, Meirion Cottage. 1796 David Davies, Canton House. 1589 Griffith George, 7, Mount Pleasant. 1194 James Henry James, 37, Davies-street.. 1156 Theophilus Williams, 17, Davies-street.. 830 At the close a vote of thanks was given to II the returning officer, on the motion of Rev. B. Evans, seconded by Mr J. H. James, to which Mr Arthur James responded.

ELECTION OF THE SLIDING SCALE COMMITTEE. A FRESH POLL DEMANDED. A meeting of delegates from the steam coal collieries of Aberdare, Merthyr, and Dowlais was held at the Globe Hotel, Merthyr, on Mon- day. Twenty-three thousand colliers were re- presented. The object of the meeting was chiefly to consider what steps should be taken in reference to the results of the last election of members on the Monmouthshire and South Wales Sliding-Scale Committee. After pro- tracted discussion, it was resolved That this meeting, after making a thorough investigation into the mode and action of some steam coal collieries in South Wales and Monmouthshire in the last election of members on the eliding. scale, comes to the conclusion that the said election was founded upon fraud and corrupt practices. Consequently we declare the said election void and illegal." It was further re- solved—" that copies of the above resolution be sent to Sir W. Thomas Lewis (chairman of the Riding-scale committee) and Mr W. Abraham, M.P. (vice-chairman), with a view of dis- countenancing the said election, and to demand a re-election." It is alleged that some of the collieries have voted twice, whilst the voting records of other collieries had been lost.

THE REAL ROOT OF IRISH TROUBLE.—The late John Francis Maguire, in a speech inaugurat- ing the Cork Industrial Exhibition, said, II Let industry be preached as a new gospel to the Irish people, by word, by example, by in- fluence, áO that it may reach the hearts and understandings of the young and old, and drive into the sea the twin devils of Idleness and Mendicancy which have long possessed a noble but afflicted nation." At an earlier period Sydney Smith thus addressed Daniel O'Connell What trash to be bawling in the streets about the Green Isle' and the bold anthem of' Erin- go- bragh A better anthem would be Erin go bread and cheese,' Erin go cabins that will keep out the rain,' Erin go pantaloons with- out holes in them.' A stout constable, an honest justice, a clear highway, and a free chapel-these are some of the things that Government can secure, and has secured for Ireland." But idleness andlmendicancyare only ILmong the many evils of the national character springing from the same bitter root, that has degraded Spain and other noble but nations."—Leisure Hour.

A BOLD attempt is about to be made under distinguished auspices to revolutionise the cab system of London, which is admitted to be in many respects unworthy of the greatest city in the world. It is intended to place upon the streets of the City and West End three thousand new cabs, built upon the best prin- ciples, and with some novel improvements. A number of these vehicles will be in the form of open Victorias, so that when weather permits the Londoner will be able to enjoy the luxury of a pleasure-drive in the parks or suburbs in a handsome and convenient equipage: other changes contemplated by the promoters of the scheme being no less revolutionary. It is in- tended to take sixpenny fares, and tips and ex- tortion will be abolished, as the drivers will be paid by wages and commission. They will be neatly habited in smart uniform, and the cer- tainty and comfort of their position will infalli- bly attract an excellent tclass of men into the service. We learn from a circular issued by Messrs Martin and Phillips, of Birmingham, where a somewhat similar scheme has met with a gratifying sucoess, that the prospectus of the proposed scheme, all the details of which, we are assured, have been most thoroughly worked out, will be issued to the public almost im- mediately.

ABERDARE POLICE COURT. TUESDAY —(.Bc/bfe W. M. North, R. H. Rhys, D. E. Williams, and D. P. Davies, Rsqrs.) BEGGING.—William Rees, a middle aged man, was charged with begging in Roberts' Town, Aberdare, on Sunday evening last. P.C. Parsons deposed to seeing defendant soliciting alms. When searched he had Is. 4d. upon him and also a bagful of bread and cheese. The Bench sent him him to prison for seven days. DRUNKENNESS.—Samuel Jones was summon- ed for being drunk and disorderly in Duffryn- street, Mountain Ash, on the 6th inst. P.C. E. C. Jones said that at 12 o'clock midnight, he saw defendant drunk and fighting with another man. The latter went away quietly, but defendant refused to go. About half an hour previously witness saw defendant fighting with the same man. Defendant, who had nothing to say, was fined 5s and costs, or seven days in default.-Rees Davies Palmer and Rees Hop- kins were summoned for being drunk and dis- orderly on the 13th inst, in Oxford-street, Mountain Ash. Palmer did not appear. P.C. Adams proved the case. There being a previous conviction against Hopkins he was fined 10s and costs, or ten days. OBSTRUCTING THE THOROUGHFARE.—John Burk was summoned for obstructing Glanlay- street, Penrhiwceibr. P.C. L. Rees said that at a quarter past 11, on Saturday night, the 13th inst., he found defendant stripped to the waist, challenging to fight. Defendant was not per- fectly sober. The street was blocked by hundreds of people. Fined 5s and costs, or 7 days. U CAT AND Doe."—-Joseph Jones, Walter Davies, Gomer James, John Davies, and David Jones, lads, were summoned for playing cat and dog in Mount Pleasant-street, Trecynon, on the 15th inst. The constable, who proved the case, said several people had complained to him of having been struck with the cat." Mr Rhys remarked that it was not the game itself that was most complained of, but big stones were usually left behind on the roadway, and this must be put a stop to. He added that there was a large open space close by in front of Carmel Chapel where the game might be in- dulged in. Defendants were fined Is and oosts. amounting altogether to 4s 6d each. JUVENILE THIEVES.—John Evans, Joseph Evans, Rees Price, and Benjamin Williams, boys ranging from ten to fourteen years of age, were charged with stealing lib of sausages and half a pound of corned beef, the property of Reuben Webster, grocer. Oxford-street, Moun- tain Ash, on the 19th inst. Mrs Webster stated that on the afternoon in question she left the shop without any one in it for about five minutes, and on her return she saw Joseph Evans going quickly out of the door. She and her husband ran after him but could not catch him. She noticed him putting something under his coat. On going back to the shop she missed a piece of beef and lib of sausages. The other boys were outside the shop, but all ran away. In cross-examination, witness could not be certain that she save Rees Price there, and she could not swear to the other two boys. P.C. Adams deposed that at 12.30 that morning he arrested the prisoner, Joseph Evans, at his mother's house. He took him to the station and charged him with stealing the sausages and meat. He replied, Yes, but it was Benjamin Williams that sent me in, and my brother John was there as well and Rees Price. We then went to the canal bank. Rees Price had a knife and we divided the sausages between us; but I ate the corn beef myself." He afterwards arrested the other three boys and brought them to the station. John Evans and Benjamin Wil- liams were discharged, while the other two boys were ordered to receive five and six strokes re- spectively with the birch rod. THEFT FROM A TAILOR'S SHop.-David Gill, a journeyman tailor, was charged on re- mand with stealing three pairs of tailor's sheers, the property of Thomas Riddiford, 20, Pem- broke-street, Aberdare. Amelia Tavender, a single woman, niece of prosecutor, said that the prisoner worked for her uncle and left on the 17th September, last year. After he left four pairs of tailor's scissors, value 16s 6d, were missed from the workshop. The pair produced were amongst those missed. John Roberts, tailor, 27, Pembroke-street, said he worked for prosecutor. The scissors produced were his. He missed them from the shop on the 17th of September last. The scissors were worth 4s and were amongst those taken. Prisoner: There was some money coming to me, and if I had the money I should not have taken them. It is the first time. Miss Tavender, recalled, said prisoner wrote two letters from the Swansea Union workhouse stating that he was coins1 to I Dring the scissors DacK. She belioved there were 2 or 3 shillings due to him when he left. Samuel Goulston, pawnbroker, Aberdare, said [ that on the 17th September last he received a pair of scissors like those produced in pledge from prisoner, upon which he advanced Is 6d. He gave them up to the policeman. Roberts, recalled, said he received the scissors from last witness about a month after they were lost, and paid Is 7d to redeem them. P.C. W. Wil- liams said information of the theft was given to the police on the 18th September, and he ar- rested prisoner on Tuesday last week, at Swan- sea Union. He charged prisoner with having stolen several pairs of scissors, the property of the prosecutor, on the 17th September, to which he replied, "I know nothing about them." After bringing him to the police-station at Aberdare and showing him a pair of scissors, one of those he was charged with stealing, prironer said, I did pledge that pair, but the others I know nothing about. The pair produced he received from Mr Jacob's assistant. Samuel Jacob, assietantto Morris Jacob, pawnbroker, Bute-street, Aber- dare, said prisoner pledged the pair of scissors (produced) on the 17th September last. Witness gave them up to the police on the 18th Septem- er. Prisoner pleaded guilty to the charge, and was sent to prison for one calendar month with hard labour. NON-MAINTENANCE.—David Thomas, shep- herd, Abernant, was summoned to show cause why he should not support his daughter, Mar- garet, now chargeable to the Merthyr Union. Mr W. David, relieving officer, said the young woman was 22 years of age, and was suffering from acute rheumatism, and an inmate of the Union infirmary. Defendant was in receipt of £1 per week, out of which he had to pay 7s 6d per month on account of debts contracted by his daughter. Defendant said his daughter had run him into debt to the amount ofjblo at the shop, and he was now paying it off by instal- ments. He had already paid five monthly instalments. The Bench made an order for the payment of 3s 6d per week and costs. ALLEGED WOUNDING. — Morgan Davies, oollier, was charged with wounding Philip Meredith, driver, 34, Napier-street, on the 20th inst. Mr Phillips appeared for the defence. Complainant alleged that between 11 and 12 o'clock at night, soon after he had left the Royal Oak, and when he was walking home- wards, the prisoner struck him with a knife and cut his face. Complainant struck prisoner twice in self-defence, and took the Knife out of his pocket. In cross-examination, complainant said that prisoner afterwards remarked that he thought he was Tom Gossett, with whom he had a quarrel in the public-house. P.C. Evan Charles Jones apprehended the prisoner, who said that complainant struck him first. Prisoner was committed to take his trial at the quarter sessions. Bail was accepted. ALLEGED THEFT FROM A SHOP.—Margaret Griffiths was charged with stealing two feathers, the property of Mr Joseph Powell, London House, Aberaman. Mr Phillips appeared in defence. P.C. King said he was called into the prosecutor's shop by one of the young men, who handed him two feathers (produced), which he said he took from the prisoner. She ad- mitted to the constable that she took them. Mr Supt. Thomas applied for a remand for a week, observing that there was another charge pending against her. Mr Phillips said he would have the prisoner examined by a medical man, and intimated that she was not responsible for her actions. Prisoner was remanded accord- ] ingly. CURIOUS CASE.—William Beddoe, a collier living at Aberaman, was summoned for assault- ing Elijah England, also a collier. Mr D. Richards defended. Complainant said that on the 6th inst. he gave defendant notice to keep away from his premises; but on the 13th inst. he came into his house and used threatening language. His wife told defendant to go away, but he would not do so. He subsnquently threw a saucer. at him, and defendant then struck him a blow on the nose. His Worship remarked that complaisant began the assault himself. The ease was dismissed. WILFUL DAMAGE. — Walter Davies was charged with doing damage to the amount of 10s to a chest of drawers, the property of James Rees, Trecynon. Mr Kenshole, who defended, said that two others not in court, were seen breaking the door in during the absence of com- plainant and his wife. The chest of drawers was afterwards found to be damaged. The de- fence was that there was no lock on the door, and that the young men were trying to liberate a dog on the premises that was barking loudly. Defendant was let off on payment of Is fine and costs, amounting altogether to 10s. ASSAULT.—John Jones, Frederick Woodhall, and Thomas Baker, youpg men, were sum- moned for assaulting Gwilym Hopkins. Mr Phillips appeared for complainant. Complain- ant said that on the 13th inst. he met the three defendants in the Lamb and Flag public-house, Aberaman. On his way home that night he was overtaken by defendants on the road near the British School when Jones and Woodhall both struck him, while Baker held him by the shoulder. Some people who were passing at the time interfered and they went away. He had done nothing to provoke them. Baker, in defence, said he only ^vented the other young men from assaulting i.. j complainant. Wood- hall and Jones were each fined 10s each and costs, Baker being dismissed. ANOTHER ASSAULT.—Frank Harding was summoned for assaulting Thomas Parry, at the Aberaman Brickyard. Complainant said that on Friday morning he went into the stove to look after the girls at work, when defendant came up and struck him three or four blows alleging that he had been finding fault with some work done by his brother William. Samuel Brookin, engineman, and Martha Ann Lewis gave corroborative evidence as to the assault. Defendant was fined Is and costs. PAROCHIAL.—William, John, and George Williams were summoned to show cause why they should not contribute to the support of their father, an inmate of Merthyr Union, the cost of maintenance being 5s per week. Mr W. David, relieving effioer, said William Wil- liams was a blacksmith with a wife and three children John was married, but without children, and kept the Workman's Hall, Moun- tain Ash whilst George was married and kept the Gilfach Goch Hotel. The Bench ordered William to contribute Is per week, John Is 6d, and George 2s 6d per week, no costs being allowed

PRESENTATION TO MAJOR PHILLIPS. On Thursday evening, the 18th inst., the 0 and P companies of the Aberdare Detachment tnd Glamorgan Rifle Volunteer Corps had their first parade of the season, and advantage was taken of the circumstance to make a pre- sentation to the popular commanding officer, Major Thos. Phillips, upon obtaining his pro- motion. There was a strong muster of volun teers, and a large attendance of the public, the officers present being Major F. It. Howell, Capt. A.J.Howell, Lieuts. Williams, Dyke, J. L. Thomas, and L. Acomb. After a short drill, Major Howell addressed the men, and referred to the work of the past year, saying it had been very satisfactory, and left a balance of money in hand. He trusted the men would keep themselves smart and clean, clothes and belts well taken care of, so that at the coming inspection they might deserve a repetition of the complimentary notice earned last year. He was proud to pre- sent the handsome present which the officers and men had been good enough to provide for their commanding officer, than whom there was none more worthy in the principality. (Applause.) Whenever any hard work was required or duty performed, not only in the detachment but the battalion generally, Major Phillips always did it well and energetically, and he (the speaker) congratulated his hearers upon the kindly ap- preciation of feeling they had shown that night. (Cheers.) Turning to the commanding officer Major Howell, said Major Phillips, I am proud to present you, on behalf of the officers and men, with the saddle you sit upon, the sword and accoutrements generally, together with the pair of spurs, which, I may say, no one has more honestly earned. (Loud applause.) Major Phillips returned thanks in a very feeling manner, and the men, preceded by the band, afterwards paraded the town. At 8 o'clock a numerous company of volun- teers, and other inhabitauts of the town, sat down to an excellent dinner at the Armoury, which had been neatly decorated for the oc- casion. The catering, as usual, was entrusted to Mrs Oxenham, of the Railway Bar, and gave entire satisfaction. Among the visitors we noticed the Rev. J. G. George, Messrs F. Musgrave, E. Bowles, D. Tudor Williams, J. Rate, J. Thomas, — Notton, T. Williams, J. W, McEwen, J. Jones (George), T. Rees (Swan Hotel), H. Evans, T. Price, E. Davies, D. P. Davies, A. Evans, &c. Major Howell presided. There were also present Capt. A. J. Howell, Lieuts. Wyndham Williams, Jas. Thomas, R. Dyke, and L. Acomb. After the removal of the cloth, the chair- man gave the usual loyal toast, which was duly honoured. Next followed the Bishop and Clergy and Ministers of all denominations," to which the Rev. J. G. George responded. Mr Stonnill proposed the Army, Navy, and Volunteers," remarking that it was a toast which every Englishman felt delighted to do honour to. He briefly referred to the brilliant achievements of our soldiers in the Soudan, and remarked that although certain regiments had L I been described as drawing soldiers," they had proved themselves equally reliable to our army of old. After complimenting our naval service, he concluded by quoting the words of the song, in reference to the Volunteers, with which he heartily agreed, viz-, "They never have been wanted, but they are ready when they may." The toast having been warmly received, Capt A. J. Howell responded. He remarked that the proceedings of the day had been to him, and the other officers of the corps, a pleasurable duty. He felt proud of the handsome way in which their former captain had been treated by the volunteers generally, and hoped the other officers remaining would follow the excellent example set before them by Major Phillips. He had noticed the other day a remark made by Lord Rosebery at Edinburgh to the effect that the government should give a better capitation grant to the volunteers, who had now become important factors in the defence of our country. He quite agreed with this. (Applause') He had great pleasure in thanking them for drinking the health of the volunteers. The Chairman, in proposing the toast of the evening, said he much regretted the absence of Mr Evan Thomas, who was to have performed that duty and also to have made the present- ation to Major Phillips. He (the speaker) did not know that he could add much to what he had already said. It was however, a pleasure to him to see that their old officers were so honoured by the men This was a ereat en- couragement to them whenever they came amongst them. He must say that at all times he had been treated with the greatest courtesy and kindness. He afterwards paid a high tribute of praise to Major Phillips for his efforts on behalf the corps, adding that chiefly through his instrumentality they had become second to none in the battalion. He hoped the good feeling which existed between them would long continue. He asked them in the most cordial manner to join him in drinking the health of Major Phillips. The toast was drunk with musical honours. Major Phillips responded in an excellent speech, in which he described his connection with the corps up to the present. He referred to the formation of the two companies, when he obtained his promotion to the rank of captain. They had since worked with a will and now numbered 219 efficients," which was a source of great satisfaction. He referred to the liberal support accorded to the volunteers by the towns- people, and stated that they found no difficulty in raising £ 60 or JE70 annually towards their annual shooting competition, and on behalf of the corps he took that opportunity of thanking them. He hoped the men would attend drill as often as possible, in order to maintain the high opinionl they had earned from Major Glendol- wyn and others. He concluded by thanking them most heartily and sincerely for the high honour conferred upon him that evening. The chairman next proposed the health of Lieut. Acomb, of the Mountain Ash detach- ment, which was heartily drank and responded to. The remaining toasts included the Officers of the P and 0 companies," The Town and Trade," The non-commissioned officers," The Hostess," &c. Amongst those who contributributed to the harmony of the evening were Messrs. J. Thomas, E. Davies, T. Peak, Sergt. Bucknell, Sergt. Pinner, T. Rees, and others. Mr Oscar Evans also gave one of his favourite recitations. Mr Ernlyn Jones presided At the pianoforte.

NOTES FROM THE TOWN. [Under this heading, we shall be pleased to insert any notes that our readers may choose to send in provided they are not persona), and that with them are enclosed the writer's name and address."] Cricket enthusiasts are now mediating upon the prospects of a favourable season as regards weather. There are however no favourable prospects of improvement in the ground for that sport in the Public Park. It is a crying shame that our Board of Health are so conservative. Aberdare is favourable to athletics and gymnas- tics generally, and as time advances the public interest will increase. The Board therefore should endeavour to keep pace with the popular feeling and adapt to the wants of the various branches of out door sports the number of vacant spaces that are suitable and may be economically used for that purpose. Perhaps some athletic readers will proffer some suitable suggestions. A collision took place in one of our leading thoroughfares recently. The participators in this were a gentleman in blue and a Shoni. Shoni had been indulging in that which Shakespeare says "steals away our brains," while the" defender of the peace was quietly escorting an old friend under the same innuence to the L.V. establishment, perhaps to get sober. P.C. it is presumed wished to display his official position, but Shoni was too wide-awake and claimed an equal right to a share of the pave- ment with the officious gentleman. The latter was, however, unceremoniously hustled off, which, of course, greatly touched his dignity. The Aberdare Cricket Club are to be praised for their resolve to secure a professional for the coming season. Patronage is due to them in many respects, and this extra advantage will doubtless be eagerly seized by our cricketing friends. A suggestion in due time would perhaps not be out of place, viz., that all the clubs, those about to be formed as well as the established ones, should amalgamate, and thus by their co-operative efforts they might form an excellent club with a number of elevens. Economy in the working expenses would also result and other advantages be obtained, such as additional games to suit the various tastes of members, &c. < Renovation and improvement of places of business are rife in our town just now. Changes are taking place and more suitable adaptations aimed at by the proprietors or tenants. In some cases, however, advanced rental is the cause of removal. It is a bad and unjust policy to out-bid the present tenant in order to secure a coveted position, but such is the case at pre- seut. Rent, rates, and taxes are more than many of our tradespeople can meet with justice to themselves and their creditors. Music hath charms," but it sometimes be- comes unbearable and a nuisance. Such may be said of the music emanating from the large organ that may be heard every Saturday as well as other evenings at the market place. It forms a great attraction to its owner's cocoanut shies, but to the other stall-owners in the vicinity it is a nuisance, a3 they cannot transact their business without the lusty use of their lungs in answer to their customers' intorroga- tiolis, which are often drowned in peals of music. Cannot the local authorities interfere in this matter ?

FOOD ADULTERATION.—>Mr. Cassall lecturing at the Health Exhibition said "Homoepathic Cocoas are well named as they contain the smallest quantity of Cocoa." Cadbury's Cocoa is guaranteed pdre, and we recommend the public to buy no dther. CADBURY'S COCOA is pure, wholesome, sus- taining, nutritious,, Aid agreeable, and is a uni- versal favourite ftóm the Cottage to the Palace. Beware of imitations.

TEMPERANCE IN AMERICA.—Archdeacon Farrar, in stating his impressions during his visit to the United States, said, the result of his observations, that America was far ahead of England on the temperance question. In all places where wine was used at dinner it was placed on the tables very sparingly, and from many tables it was altogether absent. Then among the people, all through his long journey through America, he saw less drunkenness than he had seen in London in the course of a single walk. America, too, was far ahead of England in temperance legislation, and in five States there was total prohibition of the liquor traffic. Constrasting the results of the prohibitory system with the open liquor traffic system, the official records showed that health was high, while crime and pauperism were almost nil, in States given over to prohibition and he urged that the time had come when legislation in this country should give support to temperance.- Leuure Hour.