The Aberdare Times

Aberdare Times Office" 31, COMMERCIAL-PLACE, ABERDARE. "Valentlnes I Valentines!! Valentines 111 The Attention of the Public generally'is called r y to a very AJarge Assortment jug^^received from London. Such ,E(legantemW|j^soflove& affection certainly couljJ N. ossibly be obtained except at this estabits t. J. he prices being low, they are withi reach of all, in design they have been pronounced to be charming. Now is the time for those wishing to give proof of their Endless affec- tion, to examine the extensive and rich STOCK. In the High Court of Justice, Chancery Division.—Mr Justice Stirling. In the matter of the Companies' Acts, 1862 and 1867, and In the matter of the Willows Steel Company, Limited. THE CREDITORS of the above Company J. are required, on or before the 2 £ nd day of February, 1889, to send their ffftmes and addresses and the particulars of,, their debts or claims, and the names and addtaftes of their Soli- citors if anv, to Henry Lewraf6f 3, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, in the Cdttnty of Glamorgan, the Official Liquidator/M the said Company, and, if so required bpotice in wiiting from the said Official Liqqjlátor, are by their Solicitors to come in aad pw-ve their said debts or claims at the Chambers of the Honourable Mr Justice Stirling, Royal Courts of Justice, Strand, London, at such time as shall be specified in such notice, or in default thereof they will be excluded from the benefit of any distri- bution made before such debts are proved. Thursday, the 7th March, 1889, at 12 o'clock at noon, :at the said Chambers, is appointed for hearing and adjudicating upon the said debts and claims. Dated this 19th day of January, 1889. H. P. CHURCH, Chief Clerk. TAMPLIN, TAYLER & JOSEPH, 165, Fenchurch Street, London, E.G., Solicitors for the Official Liquidator. EXHIBITION. R. J. HEATH & SONS, Have been awarded the Only Silver Medal FOR PIANOFORTES. The Highes Award to any Firm in Monmouthshire or Wales. Have just been appointed Sole Agents for" Stein way & Sons' New York Pianfortes. R. J. Heath & Sons, 51, QUEEN STREET, CARDIFF. "FOR THE BLOOD IS THE LIFE' [g WORLD-FAMED Tij- I r. Hvi'J'iuirm'tH'ii The Great Blood Purifier and Restorer. FOR CLEANSING and CLEARING the BLOOD .1' from ALL IMPURITIES it cannot be too highly recommended. For Scrofula, Scurvy, Eczema Skin and Blood Diseases and Sores of all kinds, it is a never-failing and permanent care. It Cares Old Sores. Cares Ulcerated Sores on the Neck. Cures Ulcerated Sore Legs. Cures Blackheads, or Pimples on the Face. Cures Scurvy. Cures Ulcers. Cures Blood and Skin Diseases. Cures Glandular Swellings. Clears the Blood from all Impure Matter. From whatever cause arising. As this Mixture is pleasant to the taste, and warranted free from anything injurious to the most delicate constitution of either sex, the Proprietor solicits sufferers to give it a trial to test its value. I feel duty bound to inform you of the wonderful effects o Clarke s Blood Mixture on me. I have had suffering over twc. yearsi oi a severe nature. I fi,8t consulted the best med.calaid I could pofwib y procure till my means were run out, and with a sad heart I was compelled to come into the workhouse hospital where I BOW am. I had been in here 13 months, and my legs griutaally got worse I be^an to thin* they would never get better, till I read of ClfrkU IMood Mixture-" and I determined that when I could raise the means 1 would try it; so I commenced to deprive myself of little necessaries till at length X raised eleve"IhilUngs. i commenced to owe the Blood Mixture on Monday, May flth I then had fire wounds on the left leg, one very large on the aakie bone, one on the shin abeut the size of half-a-crown and three on the calf almost as large The right lee was somewhat similar, but t!lere were throe sore, which I thought would break into one. All are perfectly healed up now but one small place on the Jeft ankle about the size of a shilling. There are fifteen patients in the ward that I am in, and they were surprised to see my legs when I had taken the mixture for a week, and there are three of them now us*ng it. I am very sorry, indeed, that I cannot purchase another bottle, and if you would kindly send me a small quantity I should be able to get it, and I shall never forget it as long as I live. Yours faithfully. EDWABD STATHBBS, No. 8 Ward, Analby Road Workhouse Hospial, Hull, June 13th, 1883 LATBB. d I write to let you know how I am getting on. I received the bottle of Mixture you sent me, and the wounds are now completely he<>led up, I will be out of here in a few days and get to work, which in already promised me. I am going to reside at my sister's Mrs. Ballmer, 26, Grimsby Lane, Maiket Place, Hull. If you wish to use this case for the benefit of other poor sutterers do so. The results of your Mixture is really wonderful.-I remain your thankful servant Jane 26th, 1888. EDWAED STATHEBS. "0: in Bottles 2s. 9d. and Us. each. BY ALL < ;1M I-TS and PATENT MEDICINE VENDORS ,-b.>ut the world, or sent for 33 or 132 stamps -IE LINCOLN AND MIDLAND COUNTIES >, UG .COMPANY, Lincoln. Trade Mark—"BLOOD "MM-VJBB." { r Ask. fof CLARKE'S BLOOD MIXTURE and do 1 atofce-periuadedto take an imitAtiou. I., SPARE TlME.- Wanteg.-t>y a Life Assur- ance Company (nWa weekly premium Society) an agentyin A.-Wrdare to take charge of and add to sm^ll ^existing business. Write, stating age, occupation &c., to Secretary, care of A. Ambrose, Esq., Finsbury Square Buildings, London. THE CENTURY MAGAZINE for FEBUUARY contains:—"GEROME, THE ARTIST" (Illustrated), Fanny Field Hering; "OLD ITALIAN MASTERS" (Illustrated), W. J. Stillman "FAIRIES AND DRUIDS OF IRELAND" (Illustrated) Charles De Kay; "THE PORTRAIT OF MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS (Illustrated), Lawerence Hutton EXILES AT IRKUTSK (Illustrated), George Kennaa; THE REVIVAL OF HAND SPINNING IN WESTMORELAND," Albert Fleming; UNDER THE REDWOOD TREE," G. H. Jesaep; "THE ROMANCE OF DOLLARD," (Conclusion), M. Catherwood "MACHINE GUNS"; "STRANGE TRUE STORIES OF LOUISIANA-Francoise" II lus- trated); "SLOW-BURNING CONSTRUCTION" (Diagrams), Edward Atkinson; "SAFE-GUARDS OF THE SUFFRAGE,; Washington Gladden, &c., &c. Price Is. 4d.; Post Free, Is, 7d.; per year, post free, 19s. Of all Booksellers and Newsagents. London: T. FISHER UNWIN, 26, Paternoster Squar •, E.C.

TO CORRESPONDENTS. We cannot insert anonymous letters. The read name and address must be forwarded, not neces- sarily for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith. 1 We shall be glad to receive notices of all meetings &c., of local interest, and if correspondents will be kind enough to send us intelligible information relative to these matters, they may rely upon proper reports appearing in due course. We cannot undertake to return rejected manu- script. 11 communications to the Editor must be sent in by Wednesday.

FEMALE SUFFRAGE. In our County Council Election our lady voters have done their part excellently; thereby adding another reason of their fitness to enjoy the suffrage. Personally we are satisfied with the result of the contest. A large number of our magistrates are members of the first Council by popular vote; proving themselves in possession of the popular con- fidence. We believe reform comes so rapidly as the people can bear it. For this reason, among others, we are not so much disposed to always blame the past. Certain laws did service in the bygone centuries, which would be altogether out of place in this age. We do not despise a statute because it is old; on the other hand, we are not so much enamoured by an Act of Parliament because it is new. Antiquity and tradition are giving way to principles; the latter constitutes the only terrafirma, upon which a writer can safely stand. By this criterion, the question of female suffrage should be decided. To us the following arguments are incontrovertible:- Ladies pay rates and taxes; and therefore are entitled to the highest qualification of English logic to exercise the franchise. A female sits upon the throne of England; therefore minor positions should be opened to the same sex. The country is professedly Christian; and Christianity distinctly says: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female." -Gal. iii. 28. Therefore our con- tention is validly proven. Some superfine critics say; that Christianity is out of date. Certainly our system of politics is not on their side. After eighteen hundred and eighty- nine years of struggle the wisdom of the world has not yet reached even the political plane of the Christian system, with all its superior advantages. We have almost forgotten ourselves. It is not altogether a question of advantages. The wisdom of this world will never reach the dignity of rivalry to Christ- ianity. The metphysics of the subj ect places the two kinds of wisdom in totally different spheres; therefore they are not likely to change circles with one another nor even to occupy the same position. Amid the possi- bilities of the future there may be an era somewhere onward in the cycles of time when the wisdom that is from on high will fully exercise its unquestioned sovereignty. But it is rather early as yet to talk of this, when so many thousands are so anxious to try their hands upon the welfare of the community. With others we shall be waiting for beneficial results. Not, we freely confess, for a period of contentment: "There is no such thing in the world." If some onward movements will be made, we shall he truly pleased. Our de- mands are not onerous; legislation occupies but an inferior position in our estimate of success. True prosperity rests with the peo. ple themselves. All amelioration must com- mence tit the heart of society-in the life of individuals and in the home circle. « So the wheel of the weeks has turned round once again, and the County Council election is over and done with. Everywhere it seems to have been fought on political lines, and this seems to us a pity. It appears as though this bothering subject of politics were going to push its head into every mortal phase of life. As a Liberal, and very Liberal journal, we cannot help sorrowing over the fact that for such an election politics was brought into play ;-for in Aberdare the Liberals have laid themselves open to a thrashing. The people have not looked upon it as a political affair at all, and conse- quently they have voted for the men who have had the largest public experience, even though they were Conservatives. The result has been that those who have come forward simply as Liberals have had a woful check; and that has done no good to the cause of Liberalism. We believe this shows the common sense of our contention that the election, -and especially the first of its kind, should not have been fought on party lines. We have said it before, and we say it again:—If, after an experience of the work of the County Council we find that politics play a part in their duties, and influence them in their work, then we should be aa ready as anyone to go to the fray with the cry Liberal- ism for ever." The country would be stirred by the same feelings; aud there is no doubt about it, Liberalism would be triumphant But ex- perience teaches us everything and, by far the wisest step, for the first struggle, was simply to choose the best and most public men. » • By the way, at Newport town, even although they fought the election on political lines, the Liberals have scored a glorious victory All along the line, pretty well, the old flag has been carried with great results. Seven seats out of nine have been won by Liberals; and it delights us to be able to tell our readers that one of the victors is an old a berdarian. Mr Goldsworthy, who lived in Aberdare from the year 1853 to the year 1868, gave his opponent, Mr J. W. Jones, a thrashing which he' will doubtless long-re- member. On a- total poll of nearly 600, Mr Gqldsworthy got a majority of 107 and that id no mean result.. Mr Goldsworthy, we are proud to say, is a Liberal of the soundest type. And that fact, no doubt, combined with his own personal popularity, and the vigorous way in which he fought the election, explains the preference which the people of Newport gave him over Mr Jones. Mr Goldsworthy is also a prominent member of the Newport Town Council; and in November last was returned for another three years. < • Three of the successful Aberdare candidates had a triumphant turn out on Friday night,— to wit, Sir W. T Lewis, Mr Rhys, and Mr J. Lewis. There was a torchlight procession, and a general flaring up. Mr Rhys was not present, but he had a jolly representative in the person of Mr T. Phillips, the solicitor. The enthusiasm at this meeting was something good to see. # • As will be seen by our correspondence it is proposed to give a banquet to the unsuccessful candidates at the recent election. It is a very good thought, of course, on the part of the writer of the letter to pay some recognition to those who have fought on behalf of the Liberal cause and it ought to be supported by Aberdare Liberals.

Jocal Jwt el licence. » ABERDARE NATURALISTS' SOCIETY.—Mr John H. Lewis delivered a Lecture on Steam and the Steam Engine at Dance's Coffee Tavern on Wednesday week. After describing in a very popular manner the properties of Steam and Latent Heat, he showed how steam may be converted into energy or work. He then re- viewed the history of the steam engine dwelling especially ou the improvements effected by James Watt and George Stephenson. The Lecture, which was throughout an exceedingly able and interesting one, was profusely illus- trated by experiments, models, and diagrams, and was brought to a close by the usual votes of thanks to the Lecturer and to Mr D. P. Davies, Yynsllwyd, who presided. The next lecture will be given at the Court Room, Temperance Hall, on February 5th, by Rev. R. J. Jones, M.A., whosesubjectjwill be" Creation acoording to Science. THE WEATHER AND THE CROPS.—The Mark Lane Express of Monday says:—"A week of singularly fine and pleasant weather for January has enabled farmers to get on well with wheat-sowing, ploughing, and threshing, and the acreage now under wheat is generally regarded as about the same as last year. With regard to autumn-sown wheat fields, the reports received are at one in speaking of their favourable aspect. The price of really good milling qualities of English wheat has not been affected by the events of the past week. Damp samples have been a trifle improved by the drier state of the atmosphere. The flour market has been dull. The open weather and high temperature for mid-winter materially limited the retail demand. A fall of a frano per sack in French flour prices has contributed to the depression of the larger British markets. Foreign wheat has been a weak trade. The downward tendency of the week's markets has had a somewhat noticeable exception in the case of barley. The maize trade has also improved in tone. Sales of oats have not been so easy to effect as holders had hoped, and beans and peas are substantially unaltered for home produce, but Egyptian beans are Is per quarter lower. PRESENTATION.—On the 18th inst. a pleasing event took place in connection with the Powell Duffryn Brick and Pipe Manufactory, when the employes presented their manager, Mr Isaac Hardy, on the occasion of his leaving, with a handsome tea service, as a token of respect. Mr George Garden presided, and Mr Jacob R. Jones made the presentation. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. — The Merthyr guardians met on Saturday, Mr W. Jones, J.P., presiding.—It appeared from the minutes that the board resolved, at the last meeting, that the salary of the master (who had applied for an appointment at Holborn) should be increased to £ 90, and that of Mrs Morgan (matron) to £ 40, and further recommended that they (the master and matron) be given an additional increase of £10 per annum 12 months hence, provided they bind themselves to remain here five years at such salary. The master had appeared at the meeting and agreed to those terms.-The minutes were confirmed, and the Chairman then moved, and it was agreed, that notices be issued to the guardians that the question of confirming that resolution would be considered next Saturday. ST. STFPHEN'S REVIEW. — Phil May, the well-known humorous artist, has completed a three years' engagement on the Sydney Bulletin, and is now in Paris, where he will devote him- self to painting, leaving only one day a week for black-and-white drawing. His work on this day will be for ST. STEPHENS' REVIEW, the first paper which he was ever connected with. Mr May is only 24 years old; but he has, during the last few years, studied so hard that he has made enormous advance in his art, as may be testified by the fact that already he has received a thousand-guinea commission to paint one picture. It is seldom that an artist, start- ing without any advantages except the possession of genius, has made so great a success in so short a time. CARMEL DEBATING SOCIETY.—On Tuesday evening last the Carmel Mutual Improvement and Debating Society held their weekly meeting at Carmel Hall, when there was a good attend- ance. Mr T. L. Jones was voted to the chair. The subject for discussion was Is tobacco smoking injurious? Mr H. Lucas opened the debate, on the affirmative part, in an able speech; and the negative side was also well handled by Mr J. W. GloverThe Rev. T. Jones (Carmel), Messrs J. G. Church,—Jones, J. Finucane, and D. James (boot and shoe manufacturer), also took part in the discussion, the letter concluding with a recitation. The affirmative side was carried by 15 votes to 6. The next meeting will take place on the 29th inst, when the question of Woman Suffrage will be dealt with. ABERDARE YOUNG MEN'S DEBATING SOCIETY.-The weekly meeting ot the above society was held at Siloa Vestry on Saturday evening, the 19th inst., Mr James E. Jones being in the chair. Mr Samuel Davies opened the discussion on "Is marriage a failure?" in the aiffrmative Mr D. Parker following in the negative. A humorous discussion followed in which part was taken by Messrs G. M. Evans, D. Wigley, 1. Harris, J. Jones, Jas. Davies, I John, John Evans, R. T. Evans, Joa. Evans, W. Morgan, E. Jones, J. Teague, D. Rees, G. Thomas, and D. Oliver. After Messrs S. Davies and D. Parker had replied, the question was put to the vote, 12 voting "marriage a failure" and 17 voting to the contrary. The next debate will be on Should Welsh be taught in Day Schools in Wales ? and will take place at oiloa Vestry.

A GLAMORGANSHIRE CENTENARIAN. William Jones, of Ynyswen, Abercrave, Ystrad Gunlais, was buried at Tynycoed grave- yard on Monday, aged 110 years. Some doubt exists as to the exact date of his birth, but it is well-known to many that he was several years over tOO, and 110 was on the coffin.

A GENERAL COUNCIL FOR WALES. LETTER FROM MR. T. E. ELLIS, M.P. Mr R. N. Hall, secretary of the South Wales Liberal Federation, has received the following letter from Mr T. E Ellis, M.P. "January 22nd, 1889. Dear Hall,-Wales has done excellently. ir When the remaining counties express their opinions in as rigorous and pronounced a fashion the results will show :— (1) That Wales rsalisesto the full the possi- bilities of the extension of local self-government, and that it is determined to justify its claim to much wider extension of self-government. (2) That Wales will, with as much expedition as possible, form a general council for the thirteen Welsh Counties, so as to realise the national unity of .Wales and utilize it for the national good and (3) That Wales is unswerving and unshake- able in its allegiance to its national programme of reform. I congratulate the South Wales Federation on its share in marshalling the national Liberal forces in South Wales. Faithfully yours, D XT „ „ THOMAS E. ELLIS. E. N. Hall, Eaq.

ABERDARE POLICE COURT. TUESDAY- (Before W. M. North, R. H. Rhys, and D. P. Davies, Esqrs.) TRANSFER OF LICENSE -The license of the l Musical Hall, Cardiff-road, was transferred from William Wason to Alfred Gough. NON-MAINTENANCE.—John Jones and James Jones were ordered to pay 2s. 6d. per week respectively towards the maintenance of their father, who was an out dour pauper in receipt of 5s per week from the Merthyr Union. ALLEGED INDECENT ASSAULT.-Phillip Powell, a married mau, was charged with having committed an iudecent assault upon Mary Hannah Rees, a child 9 years of age, daughter of David Rees, Powells-row, Cwmbach. Mr Kenshole appeared for the prosecution and Mr Thos. Phillips defended. Hannah Rees said she was the mother of the complainant. On Christmas evening she and her friends got into the 'bus at Aberdare and proceeded to Cwmbach In the 'bus, besides herself, were her little girl, her husband, brother, sister-in- law, Thomas Langford, and a young woman named Leah Morgan. They were all in the 'bus before defendant came. Defendant and another man afterwards got in. Defendant took hold of her little girl and placed her on his lap. It was dark at the time. Near Watson's yard the little girl became uneasy and her father told her to be quiet. Near the railway crossing the child began to cry and said, I want to go to you, mother. She took the child, and she said nothing after. They got out by Lewis's pit, when the little girl said she could not walk and complained that defendant bad but his hand up her clothes and caused her an injury. She asked defendant what he had done to the little girl, and he said, "Don't tell the d lies." Defendant had been drinking, but was not drunk. Cross-examined by Mr Phillips: We live about a quarter of a mile from the policeman. Did not complain to the policeman at Cwmbach about this indecent assault, or to any one else. Our company were all sober. I told my husbind, but he did not go and punch this man's head or go and look for the policeman, or go and tell the doctor that night. Did not go to the police till the 8th January. Went to defendants house on the 8th January to tell his wife. Did not want anything else there. That was the Monday after the pay. Did not tell defendant I had come to settle about the child and that I would have some money out of him. Did not ask for a sovereign. The 'bus was very crowded, and we had some packages as well. Re-examined: I com- plained to this man after wo got out of the 'bus, and my husband complained as well. Leah Morgan gave corroborative evidence. The father of the little girl and Mary Richards also gave evidence. George Fisher, surgeon, said he saw the complainant on the 27th December. He was sent for to see her. The child made a complaint to him and he examined her, but found no marks of violence. The nature of the com- plaint was that her private parts had been tampered with. Defendant was committed for trial at the next quarter sessions. Defendant, who reserved his defence, was admitted to bail.

THE GLAMORGANSHIRE COUNCIL. FULL LIST OF COUNCILLORS. The following is a full list of the newly- elected councillors for Glamorganshire with the constituencies which they represent :— Bell, Walter, colliery proprietor, Merthyr Vale. Bevan, E. Evans, colliery proprietor, Dulais Valley. Bryant, James, farmer, Newcastle. Charles, H. P., solicitor, Neath. Corbett, J. Stuart, e-tate agent, Penarth. Cory, John, gentleman, Barry. Crawshay, W. T., geutleman, Oyfarthfa. Davies. H. Nauntou, surgeon, Cymmer. Davies, John, surgeou, .VJaesteg. Davies, Aaron, Calvinistic Methodist minister, Pontlottyn. Davies, David Price, gentleman, Aberaman. Davies, David, tiu-plate manufacturer, Morris- ton. Davis, Fred. L., colliery proprietor, Ferndale. Dunraven, The Earl of, Bridgend. Edwards, E., stone merchant, Llautwit Vardre. Edwards, Rev. J. Salisbury, Congregational minister, Treorky. Evans, Herbert, grocer, Cwmavon. Evans, Evan, farmer, Ogmor Valley. Fisher, H. 0., civil engineer, Penarth. Forrest, & estate agent, Llandaff. 1- Gray, C. J. N., mining engineer, Penrhiwceiber. Griffiths, J. Jones, retired schoolmaster, Porth. Harries, Rees, tinplate manufacturer, Llandilo Talybont. Hedley, E Hall, colliery proprietor, Pontar- dawe. Howell, Wm., farmer, Coity. Hunter, W., estate agent, Briton Ferry. James, Gwilym, solicitor, Gellifaelog. Jenkins, R. Cook, tinplate manufacturer, Aber- avon. Jenkins, Thomas, contractor, Dowlais. Jenkins, J., brick manufacturer, Merthyr Town. Jenkins, J. Blandy, gentleman, Llantrissant. Jenkins, William, mining engineer, Pentre- Ystrad. Jones, Thomas, builder, Clydach, Swansea Valley. Jones, Oliver H., barrister-at-law, Dynas Powys. Jones, Gwilym, gentleman, Penrhiwceiber. Lewis, Sir W. Thomas, mining engineer, Hir- wain. Lewis, James, colliery proprietor, Gadlys. Lewis, H. W.. civil engineer, Merthyr, Plymouth Ward. Lewis, Henry, gentleman, Kibbor. Lewis, D., solicitor, Caerphilly. Lewis, Richard, bootmaker, Llwynpia. Llewellyn, J. T. D., gentleman, Loughor and Penderry. Martin, E. P., manager of Dowlais Steel Works, Caeharris. Martin, Henry W., mining engineer, Gelligaer. Mathias, W. H., railway contractor, Yynshir. Moore, J. Newall, colliery proprietor, Coed. franc. Morgan, J. Walter, solicitor, Pontypridd. Morgan, William, farmer, Treherbert. Morris, Richard, schoolmaster, Pentre-Yatrad. Parry, E. T., surgeon, Garw. Penrice, Thomas, gentleman, Oystermouth. Plummer, Ed., colliery proprietor, Resolven. Powell, John, colliery proprietor, Sketty. Rees, Thomas (the mayor) Cowbridge. Rhys, R. H., gentleman, Llwydcoed. Roberts, J., steelworks manager, Treforest. Sims, W„ tinplate manufacturer, Llansamlet. Thomas, C. Evan, gentleman, Neath. Thomas, David, surgeon, Ystalyfera. Vivian, Sir H. Hussey, Bart., Tyrdeanaw. Vivian, A. Pendarves, gentleman, Margam. Williams, Thomas, gentleman, Penydarren. Williams, W., bookseller, Llwynpia. Williams, Jno., grocer, Ogmore. White, T. P., grocer, Cwmaman. Yeo, F. Cory, colliery proprietor, Gower.

THE NATIONAL BANK OF WALES. The annual report of the National Bank of Wales has recently been issued, and is in every respect most satisfactory. After due provision had been made for bad and doubtful debts during 1888, a sum of £5,000 was laid aside to increase the reserve fund, which is now £ 20,000. The gross profits for the year were £37,502 Os 3d. After deducting the expenditure at the head office and 26 establishments, amounting to Y-16,,584 18s 6d, and other sums for interest, reserve fund, and interim dividend, there re- mained £3,854 3s 3d to be dealt with. The directors have, therefore, recommended that a dividend of 6 per cent. per annum, free of in- come tax, be paid, which will absorb £3,750, leaving a balance of X104 39 3d to be carried forward to the 1889 account. The greatest progress of any one year was made by the bank in 1888. The increase of public money de- posited over that in 1887 was £ 112,000. Two branches wero opened at Barry Dock and Port lalbot. The look-out for tho present year is regarded as very satisfactory, and it is expected that the figures will be still more satisfactory.

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RAILWAY COLLISION AT CARDIFF. 4 PASSENGER TRAIN RUNS INTO A GOODS ENGINE. On Saturday a collision occurred at the junction of the Great Western aud Taff Vale (Penarth section) Railways, a few hundred yards below the Cardiff Station. The Penarth train due at Cardiff a little after seven o'clock was rounding the curve near Clive-road when it ran into a Great Western goods engine, which was standing loose on the railway preparatory to its being taken into the sheds. As the Penarth train, which was heavily laden with passengers, was proceeding at a good pace, the concussion was a severe one, and the Great Western engine was greatly damaged. The driver of that engine was badly knocked abouc, but both he and the fireman escaped injury. The driver and fireman of the Penarth train were also fortunate in this respect, but the guard-a man Carpenter—had a finger jammed so badly that it had to be amputated. The ,9 'D" passengers were very much frightened by the shock of the oollision and were severely shaken, but otherwise they were unhurt.

VALUE OF GOOD CHAEACTER. We think it quite safe to assert that very few of the young men of to-day will admit that there is any such thing as a money value to character, and yet we feel equally safe in assert- ing that not only has such a value, but that it would be very difficult to express its real worth in dollars and cents. Another assertion which we feel justified in making is that the employer very often neglects to take its value into consideration, or encourage those in his service to a more realizing sense of its importance and the necessity of its more careful cultivation. Character is to the working man what wealth is to his employer it is to him capital, his stock in trade, and upon its marketable value depends his success or his failure. There is, although we are sorry to be obliged to admit it, a sad lack of that real genuineness of character that marks the truly successful life exhibited by the young men of to-day. Some of the very best workmen in auy and every trade that furnishes them with a means of sup- port have so far neglected to look upon their character as a thing of any value, that they have given it away, or, what is still worse, thrown it:away,:and too often, not satisfied with thus having disposed of their own, they proceed to assist in ruining that of others. A man is never so well able to realize the fact that there is a value to a good character as when, out of a job, he applies here and there, only to meet with the same answer at every place, and he is very often made painfully aware of the reason for the refusal, for no man can well hide his character, even from a stranger, and especially from employers, who from necessity become accustomed to judge a man from his personal appearance. An illus- tration of this was noted by us not long since as happening in the office of a certain establish- ment, and while talking with the proprietor, a young man still in his teeus, came into the office, and stepping up to the gentleman with whom we were conserving, asked for employ- ment. After making some inquiries of the youno- man as to his ability and his former place of employment, meanwhile appearing to be study- ing the general appearance of the lad, the gentleman told him that he could not give him a situation. Being rather curious to know the reason for refusal, knowing that more help was needed, he ventured to ask the gentleman. II We," said the gentleman, we make it a rule not to employ any but those of good char- acter, so far as we are able to judge. We have many young men in our employ and we take a great deal of interest in their welfare, and en- deavour to aid them not only to become good workmen, but good citizens and good men. I ana quite sure that young man is addicted to habits that I would not care to have my son ac- quire, and I would not knowingly introduce him among the others of my employ and sub- ject them to the influence and natural conse- quences of social intercourse with one whose character I could not indorse." Such employers are indeed scarce, and yet one could not but be impressed with the inevitable soundness of his logic and reasoning. Scottish American.

DEATH OF THE BISHOP OF ST. A8APH. The Right Rev. Joshua Hughes, Lord Bishop of St. Asaph, died at Crieff, in Scotland, on Monday afternoon, after a lingering illness. He arrived at the Drummond Arms Hotel, Crieff, in August last year, in the course of a projected tour through Scotland. He intended to spend only a few days in the town, but the day after his arrival he was seized with para- lysis, from the effects of which he never re- covered. He had been quite helpless and in an uncon,cious condition almost continuously since the seizure, and was unable even to sign the deed of resignation of his diocese. He was nursed throughout his illness by Mrs Hughes; and the whole of the family were present at the closing scene, which took place at twenty minutes to three o'clock on Monday afternoon. His lorship was in his 82nd year. The Right Rev Joshua Hughes, D.D., Bishop of St Asaph, was, says "Men of the Time," born at Newport, Pembrokeshire, in 1807. He was educated at Cardigan and Ystradmeurig Schools, and subsequently at St David's College, Lampeter, under Dr Ollivant late Bishop of Landaff Having taken orders, he began his career in the Church as curate to the late Archdeacon Hughes, of Aberystwyth. Sub- sequently he was promoted to the incumbenoy of St. David's, Carmarthen, and soon afterwards to that of Abergwili (1837), in which parish the Bishop of St. David's resides. When there he rebuilt the parish church and restored the chapel of Llanfihangel-Uwchwili. His popu- larity there, and tue zeal and energy with which he laboured, induced the bishop to present him to the vicarage of Llandingat, near Llandovery, in 1846. There he restored the parish church of Llandingat, and also that of Llanfair-y- begon, and also built two school chapels. He also became rural dean, surrogate, and proctor in convocation for the diocese of St David's. In March, 1870, he was nominated by Mr Gladstone to the see of St. Asaph. Bishop Hughes was an effective preacher both in English and Welsh.

SCHOOL DIET. Special attention should be paid to the food and clothing of children who are going to school. The food should be such as to provide amply for the requirements of growth as well as for the constant activity of the brain. Eggs, a little lean meat, abundance of milk, good wheaten bread, and the cereals, in forms of mush, furnish the staples required for expan- sion of bone and tissue. Fruit should be supplied until the last craving for it is satisfied. Most 1 school children are hungry for apples, and apples they should have in tullest measure. The worse the air of the school-room, so we have observed, the greater is the appetite for fruit, especially for apples, both raw and cooked. The pupil should have at least two suits for school wear, so that his clothing may always be well aired and wholesome. In our public schools there are, of necessity, so we charitably suppose, a great many children whose parents cannot afford to keep them very clean, for cleanliness i* expensive, both of labour and money, and the clothing of such children, worn from day to day, and from week to week, becomes a prolific source of impurity in the air. The wind and the sun will, if they are allowed to do so, remove quite thoroughly from wollen clothing absorbed odors, and restore freshness to worn and soiled clothing. The pupil should be encouraged to spend as many hours every day in the open sunshine as possible. Instead of hurrying home to study lessons for the next day, he should engage in some out-door exercise until the blood is thoroughly oxygenated and drawn away from the brain to the surface and extremities, giving that organ opportunity for rest. The early morning hours al e best for study, and the pupil who retires early can rise early and put in two or three hours of solid study before school. This will leave him leisure to play after school, and be far less exhausting than late study hours.-The Christian Advocate,

Jistrut JutelligEiue- « MOUNTAIN ASH. LOCAL BOARD.-A meeting of the local board was held on Monday, the chairman (Mr Morgan Morgan) presiding. The medical officer re- ported 30 fresh cases of measles. -On the motion of Mr J. W. Jones, it was resolved that the inspector of nuisances should supply the teachers of the schools and the attendance officer with a list of the houses affected, in order to prevent the attendance of children from those houses.— A letter was read from Mr Grover offering to sell four acres of land on Pistyllgoleu Farm for waterworks purposes for the sum of £ 750.—The board considered the price too high, and decided to resort to arbitration. DUFFRYN SCHOOLS.—The joint management committee of the Duffryn Schools met on Monday, Lord Aberdare occupying the chair. There were also present, the Revs. B. Lloyd. B. Evan", W. James, Messrs R. H. Rhys, J. W. Jones, and W. Little -The result of the recent examination of the schools was given. The percentage of passes were :—Boys, 94-5 girls, 92'4. These results were considered satisfactory.—Messrs W Thomas and Ivor Davies were appointed assistant teachers pro t6m., in lieu of Mr Prior and Mr Reynolds, the former having removed to London, and the latter gone to college. EHONDDA VALLEY. IMMUNITY FROM CRIME.—When the Rhondda Valley Stipendiary (Mr Ignatius Williams) and Mr T. P. Jenkins took their seats on the Ystrad police-court bench on Monday, they were agreeably surprised to find that the charge sheet contained only four or five cases, all of a n trivial character, instead of the usual forty or fifty which has been the average of the last few years, and the proceedings, which generally occupy the best part of the day, lasted but about thirty minutes. When it is considered that during the last week there have been no fewer than eight contested elections within the area of which the court has jurisdiction, the lightness of the calendar is all the more creditable to the teeming population of the Rhondda Valley. MERTHYR. ACCIDENTAL DEATH Intelligence has been received here of the death accidentally, at one of the collieries in the Cwm Bargoed district, of Mr Francis, who took a prominent part in the late parliamentary election. THE TONIC SOLFA COLLEGE.-The quarterly examination for this distrist was held at Merthyr on Saturday last, when a large number of can- didates were examined for A.C the appointed examiners being Mr T. Price, Merthyr, and Mr J. R Lewis, Cardiff. FUNERAL OF MR3 DICKS.— The mortal remains of the late Mrs Dicks, wife of Mr Dicks, manager of the local branch of Singer's Sewing Machine establishment, were interred on Mon- day afternoon at the Cefn Cemetery, the Rev. D. J. Hiley officiating in the chapel and at the graveside in an impressive manner. The mourners included representatives of the family from London, Bristol, Newtown, Cardiff, Chippenham, Merthyr Vale and elsewhere. The coffin was covered with beantiful wreaths. The bearers were members of the Hearts of Oak Society (Merthyr Branch), of which Mr Dicks is president. THE CHARGE OF ASSAULTING A GAME- KEEPER. — At the police-court on Monday-Mon- day-before Mr North and Mr Mr Smyth—John Barrett attended to answer the adjourned sum- mons against him for assaulting Thomas Beattie, one of Mr Crawshay's gamekeepers, on the llth inst. It was stated, however, that the case had been withdrawn, and that the expenses of the defendant's witnesses would be paid. Mr Beddoe, on the part of the defendant, raised no objection. A MODEST REQUEST. — David Jones, a re- spectably-dressed young man, was charged with being drunk andidisorderly on Saturday night. According to P.C. Morris, defendant was ejected from the Great Western Railway Station, He was very abusive, and wanted the Taff Company to run a special train to Cardiff. Fined 5s and costs. DOWLAIS. ROBBERY AT A PUBLIO-HOUSE.-At Merthyr police-court, on Monday—before Mr North and Mr Smyth-John Davies was charged with stealing a shirt belonging to Martin Rooney, labourer, 19, Pond-street, Dowlais. On the 19th inst the prisoner was drinking in the Oarmarthen Arms, Dowlais, with prosecutor and other men. Prosecutor went out to the back, and when he returned, the shirt, which he had left on a bench, was gone. Prisoner had also disappeared. Subsequently prosecutor saw the prisoner in Sweeney's lodging house he was then wearing the shirt. He was also wearing the shirt when he was arrested by P.C. Manders. Prisoner denied that he left the house before prosecutor did, and asserted that he purchased the shirt at another public house for lOd. He was fined 2ls7 "in default, three week' imprisonment. y r

C • THE RECENT COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION AT ABERDARE. To the Editor of the ABERDARE TIMES. SIR,—Would it not be very creditable to the Liberals of the Hirwain, Llwydcoed, and Aber- dare divisions were they to acknowledge in some tangible manner the services rendered by the Rev. E. Morgan, Messrs G. George and T. J. Jones, the three unsuccessful candidates (at the recent election), to the Liberal party, and to tho minority who conscientiously believe that these contests should—as a matter of principle- be fought on political lines ? These gentlemen deserve welt of their party for having at considerable inconvenience eniered the lists against such local Goliaths as th* re- turned candidates. Wby not entertain thorn at a public dinner to be held in their honour at Aberdare, and invite Mr D. p. Davies and T. P. White to join their less fortunate confreres at the festive board ? I worked my boston behalf of the unsuccess- ful, and feel that they deserve something of the sort. The other side go in for Ie high- falutin," why should not we r- Yours; &c. POLITICAL LINES.

LIBERALISM AT ABERDARE. To the Editor of the ABERDARE TIMEH. j SIR,—I should feel very much obiiged if you would allow the following remarks to appear in your paper, as I sinoerly think that they aro very timely. As we are all aware in this district the County Council Elections are now things of the past, and that there have been three Conservatives and two Liberals elected for the Parish of Aberdare. I don't believe that this gives much praise to our Liberalism. Where is Aberdare now-a place which was termed one of the most loyal to Liberal principles in South Wales ? Where is the Aberdare Liberal Association ? Why did it not come out and work manfully in this contest ? I hope that it is not to be considered an element of the past ia our political history. I must oondemn the Association in this respect, and that it has not tried to further their principles to the minds of young Wales. Great is the cry through the principality about Cymru Fydd. Where will we stand—that is the young of Aberdare-in a political view? Generally in places where there is a Senior Association there is a junior. Could we not make a start in this matter and be alive to the work. It is to be hoped we will not remain in the same position as we are at pre- sent—Juniors but Seniors, and then we will be more capable of taking the Seniority on our shoulders. Could not a number of young men convene a meeting on this question and have it discussed ?—1 remain, yours, G. M. EVANS. 36, Canon-street, Aberdare.

VALE OF NSATLI SAILV.Vi. JOvVN. Week dujs. Suwows a m.ja. ra.ip. m. p.m.ip. m « ui i>.m Quaker'sYdJc. y 46| 2 5216 54 9 365 52 Mountain Ash |9 54; 2 59 7 2 45 6 0 Aberdare 7 50 10 5| A 9'T 13 9 55 G 10 Merthyr 7 30 9 4j{l2202 50 « 55 9 35 5 50 AbernaHt 7 41 9 58| 12313 o|7 5 9 45 6 0 Uwydcoed..74610 2,1236 3 4¡7 9 9 49 6 4 Hirwain dep.8 3110 18,1244 3 227 26l0 76 22 GlynNeath..8 21:10 33,1 2.13117 4310256 40 Resolven 8 3010 39,1 123 43:7 5010336 48 Aberdylais 8 4o! 10 48 1 21 3 52 7 59 1042 6 57 Neath 8 50:10 56 1 32 4 0j8 7 1050 7 6 Dynevor 8 58 11 4|l 404 88 15 1058 7 14 Llansamlet 9 4 11 10 1 47 4 15;8 22 11 5 7 21 Landore .9 10 11 20 1 55 4 23 8 30 1110 7 30 Swansea arr. 9 15 11 25 2 0 4 28^8 35 1125]7 35 U L". Week Days. SUNDAY. a. rn. a. in ip. no. p m.lp. m. a. m. p.ra Swansea 7 4o 11 20 3 5 5 55 8 09 0 6 20 Landore 7 45 11 25 3 11 6 1 59 6 6 28 Llansamlet 7 51 11 31 3 176 71d 119 12'6 34 Dynevor 7 57 11 37 3 246 15 8 19 9 186 41 Neath 8 8 11 46 3 36 6 26 8 30 9 28 6 52 Aberdylais 8 1411 51 3 466 37 8 36 9 34 6 58 Resolven 82312 0 3 55 6 47 8 46 9 41 7 7 Glyn Neath 8 30 12 74 2 6 55 8 549 48 7 14 Hirwain 8 57 12 37 4 30 7 16 9 20 10 8 7 34 Llwydcoed 9 3 12 42 4 35 7 21 9 26 1022 7 47 Abernant ..9 7 12 46 4 39 7 25 9 30 1026 7 51 Merthyr 9 21 1 0 4 54 7 40 9 4o 1040 8 5 Aberdare 9 4 12 40 4 38 9 25 1023 7 48 Mountain Ash 9 13 12 48 4 48 1032 7 57 Quaker't>Yd ,Jc. 9 21 12 56 4 56 1040 8 5 Quaker't>Yd ,Jc. 9 21 12 56 4 56 10408 5 The F'uhiishers do not hold themselves responsible for any inaccuracy that may occur in th above, although they are published with as much care as possible in order to ensure correctness.

Epps's COCOA.—GRATEFUL AND COMFORTING.— "By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutri- tion, ani by the careful application of the fine pro- perties of well-selected cocoa, .\Ijp^Kpp3 has pro- vided our breakfast tables with ajfcflicately flavour- ed beverage which may save us any heavy doctors' bills. It is by the judicious c of such articles of diet that a constitutirn may be gradually built up until strong enough to asist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of ajiotle maladies are floating around us ready tb attack wheraver there is a weak point. We may 6iiZoe many a fatal shaft by keep- ing ourselves well fortified with pure blood and properly nourished fra ne."—Civil Service Gaz6tte.- Made simply with boiling water and milk. Sold only in packets, by Grocers, laoelled —" JAMES EppS & Co, Homoeopathic Chemists, London."—A)so makers of Epps's Afternoon Chocolate Essence. TOWLE'S PENNYROYAL AND STEEL PILLS FOR quickly correct all irregularities and relieve thedistrossingsymtoms so prevalent with the sex. Boxes Is. IJd. l.Lfrl2!O. 9d.,ofall Chemist". Sent anywhere 15 or ^'STAMPS by The Lincoln and Midland Counts DragC Co., Lincoln.- BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. ADVICE TO MOTHEBS !—Are you broken in your red by a tick child suffering with the pain of cutting teeth? Go at once to a chemist and get a bottle of Mas. WINILOW'S SOOTHING SYBUP. It will relieve the poor sufferer immediately. It is perfectly harmless add pleasant to taste, it produces natural, quiet sleep by relieving the child from pain, and the little cherub awakes as bright as a button.' It soothes the child, it soften the gums, allays all pain, relieves wind, regulates the bowels, .and is the test known remedy for dysentery and diarrhcBa^wMether arising from teeth- ing or other causes. xJfe*. Winslow's Soothing Syrup is sold by Medicine dealers everywhere a £ Is. lid. oer bottle. Holloway's Pills.-The Great Need.-The blood is the life, and on its purity our health as well as our existence depends. These Pills thoroughly cleause the vital fluid from all contaminations, and by that means strengthen and invigorate the whollf system, healthily stimulate sluggish organs, repress over-excited action, and establish order of circulation and secretion throughout every part of the body. The balsamic nature of Holloway's Pills exercises marvellous power in giving tone to debilitated and nervous constitutions. These Pills dislodge all obstructions, both in the bowels and elsewhere, and are, on that account, much sought after for promoting regularity of action in young females and delicate persons who are naturally weak, or have from some cause become so. HOME SWEET HOME.-The sweetest houses in this town are those where Hudson's Soap is in Daily use. A pure dry Soap in Fine Powder. It leaves no smell. Is quick, safe and sweet. Splendid for Washing Flannels and Woollen Underclothing. Sold Everywhere. For Family use in Dozens and Half-Dozens, also in 141b. and 281b. Boxes. THB Diaeovery ol Painless DenMatay, aad th« praetlo* of Bams by DT. G. H. Jones, Burgeon Dentist, ot 67™ real Bussell Street, London, W.C., has gained for him Medals, Awards of Honour, and Diplon)as far more numerous than have been gained by ag etbci awube* el THE 4uW CADBURY's absolutely pure Cocoa is manu- factured by a special process, retaining in a concentrated form all the flesh-forming con- stituents and invigorating qualties for which the Cocoa-bean is famed. THROAT AFFECTIONS AND HOARSENESS.—All suf- fering from irritation of the throat and hoarseness will be agreeably surprised at the almost immediate relief afforded by the use of "Brown's Bronchial Troches." These famous" lozenges" are now sold by most respectable chemists in this country at Is. lid. per box. People troubled with a "hacking cough," a slight cold," or bronchial affections, cannot try them too soon, as similar troubles, if allowed to pro- gress, result in 8eaous Pulmonary and Asthmatic affec- tions. (pee that the^trords Brown's Bronchial troches are on ffcfG~?xovernment Stamp around each box.-Prepared by JOHN 1. BROWN & SONS, Bostoi;, U.S. European depot, 33, Farringdon Road. Londou. CADBURY'S COCOA is absolutely pure and un- tampered with. It has stood the keenest analytical tests, and consists solely of the con- centrated extract of the Cocoa bean, the flavour being doveiopoa ind the aroaia ioaprovod by a special process of roasting. Vr,OR»UJ.JT THe TIIRTII AND BREATH.—A few drops of tho liquid "Floriline" sprinkled on a wet tooth-brush produces a pleasant lathee, which thoroughly cleanses the teeth from aU parasites or irapurities: hardens tho gums, proveate tartar, stow decay, gives to the teeJi a peculiar pearly-whiteness, and a do.i^htful rag-r^nce to the breath. It remores all unpleasant oa-mr. ansmg jtom (iecayed teeth or tobacco smoke JHoriline," being com- y oscd m part ot i rk«^yr, s^08f., herbs, ie delicious to t ie taste> a d the zroatest toilet discovery of the age. 1 fii°^all-Cheuiidt 3 Isomers. WlX Bale depot, 88, JJarnngdoo lioad, London. ABB It DAB B Printed and Published jy THEOPHILUS LINEa JaNgS fit the ABEUDARB TIMES OFFICE 31 the County of GllatB jatr.relay. January 26. 1889,