The Rhondda Leader

Mid-Rhondda Railway Facilities. New Station Wanted. Public Meeting at Tonypandy. A public meeting was held at Richards' Assembly Room, ionypandy, on Wednesday evening tor the purpose or petitioning the Taff Vale HaIl way Company to provide a railway station tor Tonypanay and Tre- alaw near Trealaw Bridge. The chair was taken by Councillor Dd. Williams, presi- dent of the Mid-JJhondda Chamber of Trade by which body the meeting was convened. There was a good and thoroughly represen- tative attendance. The chairman, at the outset, submitted convincing statistics shewing the necessity of a new station for the centre of Mid-lihondda. His figures, based upon the last report of the medical officer, Dr. Herbert Jones, shewed the esti- mated population of Mid-Rhoudda to be 36,000, divided as follows: Llwynypia, 3,153; Tonypandy, 4,569; Clydach Vale, 9,/17; Trealaw, 6,126; Penygraig, 5,863; Williamstown and Edmundstown, 2,736; Dinas, 2,320; parts of (jrilfach, 338; Pen- rhiwfer, 325; and the lower portion of -is- trad, 9/5. These were at present served by Llwynypia and Dinas stations. In the event ot a new station being erected at Tre- alaw he estimated that they would be used by the following: to Llwynypia station- Llwynypia district, 3,133 half of Clydach Vale, 4,859; quarter of Trealaw, 1,506; lower part of Y strad, 975; total 10,473. To Dinas station Penygraig, 4563 Wil- liamstown and Edmundstown, 2,736; Dinas, 2,120; quarter of Trealaw, 1507; total, 11,451. To the new station at Trealaw- Tonypandy district, 4569; half Trealaw, 3.013; half Clydach Vale, 4,859; part of Penygraig, 1,300; Gilfach, 338; total, 14,079. The population of the Valleys in 1871, about the time Llwynypia station was opened was 16,914 now it was 123,347 an increase of 106,433, but, no extra station hada been erected since 1871! This was how other towns were served: Cwmparc and Treorchy with a population of 11,336 had a station iN eath, 11,157; Cadoxton and Barry, 25,000, four stations; Maesteg, 9,471, one station; Carmarthen, 10,338; Maerdy, 4,979; Hatod, 3 to 4,000; Nanty- moel, 4000; Caerphilly, 3,500 yet Tony- pandy with its 14,079 had not one. The speaker concluded by saying that an addi- tional railway station was a necessity (ap- plause). Aid. Richard Lewis thought no further argument was necessary to convince any impartial and right thinking person that an additional station was necessary. The Tail Vale officials, like all profit making com- panies, felt it was best to let sleeping dogs he, but the public had been too patient as regarded railway facilities. iNo stronger argument in favour of a station at Trealaw was needed than the fact that the only Tait goods warehouse to supply Mid-Rhondda was fixed at Trealaw. was the centre and the Tali Vale Company regarded it as such. The figures given by the chairman proved conclusively that enormously the greater population was nearer Trealaw than at the two existing stations. They had not the remotest idea that either Llwynypia or Dinas station should be done away with, but they did want an extra station to give greater convenience to people who lived nearer Trealaw bridge than to Dmas or Llwynypia. The Tan had benefitted enor- mously by having their stations in that lo- cality and by supply their merchandise. When public companies went to Parliament for powers to establish railways, etc., the first thing they had to shew was that they were laying themselves out to meet the wants of the public, and that the making ot profits was a secondary consideration (hear, hear). If that was the case he thought the Taff Vale Company eouid not without jeopardising their prospects in future re- fuse the present request. They had no wish to do anything unpleasant if the com- pany did not meet them, but it was won- derful what a large number of people could do to interfere with their future prospects, and if they would not meet them then they would not forget to put a sprag in the wheel when the first occasion arose when they went in for further powers (hear, hear). The Great Western Railway directors fully realised that if they had one or two sta- tions in Mid-Rhondda it would very ma- terially increase their revenue, and the public would welcome such a convenience very much. Their case to establish a passenger line would be very much weaker if the Taff undertook to give a station at Trealaw. They did not want to fight the Taft, but, by jingo, if the did they would cause some trouble (applause). There might have been engineering difficulties in the way of constructing a station 18 years ago at Trealaw, but they were not unsur- mountable to-day. He suggested that a deputation he appointed to wait upon Mr Beasley, the general manager of the Taff Vale Railway (applause). Councillor J. D. Williams, J.P., Clydach Court, said he was in sympathy with the movement, and prepared to do anything in his power to assist it. With the vast in- crease in the population they could not re- main in the same position now as they were years ago. Unless a new station were pro- vided at Treaiavv there was no doubt but that a considerable number would use the new Great Western station at Penygraig. He had written to obtain the support of his honour Judge Gwilym 'Williams, who re- plied, "I quite agree that a station near the goods shed at Trealaw would be desirable on many grounds and I shall be ready to co-operate with your Chamber of Trade in endeavouring to obtain the assent of the Taff Vale Railway Company." (Applause). Councillor R. S. Griffiths remarked that if the new station were nearer for half of Clydach Vale it would be for tile whole. It was not necessary to argue the subject: they all agreed that a station was neces- sary, and he was glad they had a lever to force the Taff in the establishment of the Great Western opposition. Rev. E. Richardg said that some time had elapsed since tne last deputation waited upon the Taff to ask for an additional sta- tion, and they had now a strong case. Mr D. S. Thomas, secretary of the Cham- ber of Trade, proposed that a deputation wait upon Mr Beaseley with a view to ob- taining a new station near Trealaw bridge. Rev. E. Richards seconded the motion, which was supported by Mr Tom John, "Rhondda Leader," and unanimously car- ried. The following were appointed as members of the deputation. -ais Honour Judge Williams, Councillors Dd. Wil- liams, J. D. Williams, J.P., R. S. Grif- liths, Messrs Thos. Jones, Bridge Street, Tom John, blacksmith ;D. W Davies, J.P., Dl. Thomas, Trealaw; J. W. Jones, Tony- pandy; John Lloyd, builder, Trealaw: D. 8. Thomas, John Jones, butter merchant, and the Rev. E. Richards. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the chairman.

Death of Mrs. Abraham, Pentre. Wife of Mabon. On Friday, the death occurred of Mrs Sarah Abraham, wife of Mr W. Abraham (Mabon), M.P., at Southend Villas, Mum- bles, where she had gone about five weeks ago for a change of air. Her daughter, Mrs Pugh, was staying with her, and until a week ago it was thought she was benefitting greatly by the change. Unfortunately. however, her old complaint—chronic bron- chitis-again developed, with the result that on Friday she passed away. Mabon, and another daughter, Mrs G. Smith, were present when the sad event occurred. Mrs Abraham, who was 59 years of age, came to the Rhondda about 25 years ago, and had been ailing for a considerable time. She was scarcely less popular than her well- known husband, and by all was highly es- teemed. She was a member of Nazareth Calvinistic Chapel, Pentre, of which church Mr Abraham was also a prominent worker. She leaves three sons and four daughters to mourn her loss. On Saturday afternoon the remains were brought from the Mumbles to Treorchy station, from whence they were accom- panied to her home by several members of the family and a number of sympathetic friends. Sympathetic. References. On Friday, the Rhondda District Council passed a vote of condolence with the family in their bereavement. At a meeting held at Pontypridd on Fri- day of representatives of the No. 1 Ponty- pridd and Rhondda, Aberdare, Merthyr, and Taff and Cynon Districts of the Federa- tion, the chairman (Mr D. Watts Morgan) stated that he had received a telegram from Mr Abraham announcing that his wife had passed away that morning. He moved a vote of sympathy with Mr Abraham and his family in their sad bereavement, and re- ferred in sympethetic terms to the de- ceased lady. Mr Ben Davies, miners' agent, seconded, and the resolution was carried in silence, the secretary (Mr John Powell) being instructed to forward it to the hon. member. The Anthracite Miners' Association passed a vote of condolence with Mabon, and adjourned the business of the meeting. At a meeting of the Miners' Federation on Friday, the following resolution was passed: The Federation committee of Ferndale Lodge expresses its deepest sym- pathy with Mr Abraham, M.P., in the be- reavement which has befallen him and his family in the loss of his wife, and the mem- bers sincerely hope that this resolution may convey their high esteem which they feel for their agent, and honourable member for the Rhonddas." A resolution of sympathy with Mabon and the family was passed by the Ton- Pcntre Bench of magistrates at their sitting on Monday. Messages of sympathy were also sent by the following districts of miners —Llwyny- pia, Nantyglo, Eastern Valleys, and the Garw, and also from the Anthracite Dis- trict Coalowners' Association, Messrs D. Randall, M.P., Archibald Hood, J.P., John Duncan, J.P., Alderman Richard Lewis, J.P., D. Thomas. J.P., Thomas, the chairman of the Anthracite Coalowners' Association, Court Herbert, Neath; J. Boyd Harvey, Tondu; and D. Randall, Llanelly. The Funeral. On Tuesday the funeral took place at Treorchy Cemetery, when an extremely large and representative gathering atten- ded to pay their last tribute of respect. A brief service was conducted at the house by the l-tev. T. Davies, Uethiehein (O.M.), Tre- orchy, ana after the singing or the hymn "Ar oi gofidiau dyrus daith' by the Nazar- eth choir, under the conductorshin of Mr lom riowells, the remains were conveyed down to the main road where they were placed in a hearse and the funeral cortege lormed along the route to Treorchy Ceme- tery. Business houses were closed and the blinds drawn, the streets being thickly lined with a large concourse of people. The local collieries had suspended work early in the afternoon and the funeral was attended by a large number of miners, the Miners' Federation, local governing bodies, and the public generally. The coffin was of polished oak with plain fittings, and bore the following inscription: "Sarah Abra- ham, died 13th July, 1900, aged 59 years," and was covered with magniticent wreaths sent by the family Alderman and Mrs Wal- ter Morgan, Forest House Mr and Mrs U. Miles, Treorchy; Mr G. H. Smith, agent or the Bailey Estate; Mrs Smith and Miss Fiorne Smith, the Rhondda Labour and Liberal Association, the Rhondda Miners' District, of which Mabon is the chief agent; Mr T. Neil, London; Mr J. Siee, Bristol: Mr and Mrs Williams. Cardiff and Mr and Mrs blackmore, Bristol. The mourners, who were conveyed in coaches were Mr W. Abraham, M.P., David, William and Henry John Abraham (sons), Mr and Mrs Thos. Evans (daughter), Mr and Mrs Pugh (daughter), Mr and Mrs Percy Smith (daughter), Mr and Mrs Wal- ter George (daughter), Mr Richard Davies, Mrs Davies (Mason's sister), and Miss Da- vies, Cwmavon Mr David Abraham (Ma- bon s brother), Mrs Abraham and family, Cwmavon; Mr Henry Abraham (cousin), and Mrs Abraham, Portli Mr Thomas Rees, Cow bridge; Mr Abraham Thomas, J.P., and Mrs Thomas, Swansea Mr John Evans, Aberdare; Mr and Mrs Thos. Griffiths, Porth Mr Lewis Morris, Gower Mr James YV lliiams and Mrs Williams, i strad; Mr Robert Abraham and Mrs Abraham, Peny- graig. The ministers present were Rev. T. Davies, Cwmparc Rev. T.Richards, Raven Hill, Swansea; Rev. T. Davies, Treorchy; Rev. D. R. Jones, Treorchy; Rev. J. Rees, Treherbert: Rev. T. Davies, Cwmparc; Rev. VV. Charles, Treorchy; Rev. W. Lewis, vicar, Pentre Rev. J. F. Raymond, curate; Rev. T. W. Welch, vicar, Treher- bert; Rev. T. Edwards, Rev. T. E. Davies, Clydach Vale; Rev. J. Morgan, Llwyny- pia; Rev. W. Lewis, Pontypridd; Rev. Wm. Davies, Treorchy; Rev. loan Tho- mas, Gelli; Rev. T. Davies, Pentre; Rev. E. Richards, Tonypandy; Rev. O. H. y Hughes, Tylorstown. The Miners' Federa- tion were represented by Messrs Thomas Richards (secretary), Alfred Onions (trea- surer), D. Watts Morgan, Lewis Miles, Ben Davies, John Davies, Dowlais; Dd. Bey- non, Maesteg; Enoch Morell, Merthvr Vale Tom Evans, Penygraig Tom James, Clydach Vale P. D. Rees, Aberaman Wm. Williams, Aberdare ;T. D. Isaac (Daronwy), Geo. Baker, Abercarn; J'ohn Brace, Aber- carn; J. Kent, Llwynypia; T. George, Ferndale; T. T. Morgan, checkweigher; Councillor Dl. Evans, Ferndale, president of the Rhondda Labour and Liberal Associa- tion Wm. Evans, secretary; W. Morgan, checkweigher, Ferndale; John Edwards, Treorchy; James Baker, Wattstown Dd. Rees, checkweigher, Pentre; Joseph Wil- liams ;T. Llewellyn, Gelli;J. Kemp, Ynys- hir; Thos. Jones, Tonyrefail; and John Morgan, Maerdy, chairman and vice-chair- man of the No. I District of the Federa- tion; and J. S. Jones, checkweigher, Cwm- parc. The general public included Coun- cillors Morris Morris, J.P. (chairman of the Rhondda District Council); W. T. Jones (vice-chairman); Councillors E. P. Davies, T. Davies, Morgan Llewellyn, Dr. W. E. Thomas, D.L. Treharne; Messrs W. P. Nicholas, solicitor; Dr. Herbert Jones, W. J. Jones, surveyor; Octavius Thomas, gas manager W. Lambourne, Gas & Water Department; E. Llewellyn, rate collector Alderman Richard Lewis, Alderman Wm. Morgan, Treherbert; Alderman Walter H. Morgan and Mrs Morgan, Councillor E. H. Davies, J.P., Councillor Dr. T. H. Morris, Messrs John Lloyd, draper, Barry Dock; Llewellyn Jones, Higher Grade, Pentre: Joseph Williams, superintendent Pruden- tial Co. John Slee director, L.E. & G., Bristol; Wm. Williams, district manager, L.E. & G., Cardiff; Hy. Thomas, Hafod; Thos. Haliday, Cardiff; Thos. Rees, E. Rule, Tynybedw Colliery; W. D. Hodges, Pontypridd; J. Mason, W. G. Howells, clerk, Rhondda School Board Jacob Rees, architect E. Samuel, B.A., Porth; J. and Solomon Laurie, D. W. Jones, solicitor; O. Williams, Post Office, Pentre; W. D. Jones, Penygraig Taliesin Richards, M.E., Maerdy; T. M. Jones, David Lloyd, Ys- trad; Dr. Makuna, Treherbert; E. Tre- harne, Gabriel Williams, and Mr and Mrs Blackmore, Bristol; Mr Dd. Evans, Tre- orchy; E. T. Davies, auctioneer; Major Lewis, Ystrad Thos. Jones, Treorchy; T. A. James, Cowbridge- Wm. Morgan, Cly- dach Vale; Edmunds, M.E., Pentre; and Hy. Thomas, Porth. At the graveside the service was conducted by the Rev.Thos. Davies, and touching addresses were de- livered by Rev. T. Edwards, Cwmavon; Rev. T. Davies, Moriah, Pentre Rev. J. Rees, vicar, Treherbert- and Mr John Lloyd, Barry.

Miners' Holiday. Sequel to a recent Prosecution. Strike at Lewis Merthyr CoESierise. On Monday morning, about 250 hauliers working at the Bertie, Trelor, Coedcae and liatod. rIts (JLewis-iVlerthyr, lialod), struck work in consequence ot one oi their fellow- workmen. having been taken to prison on Saturday night lor not paying a judgment summons obtained against him some time ago. The result was that the four- pits, vviLich employ about 2,0UO men, and have a daily output ot about ú,vUU tons, were idle. Oil the Thursday preceding uood Friday the hauliers at the Coedcae Pit leit work at o o'clock instead of at halt-past 4, and 11 of them were subsequently summoned for breach of contract, damages amounting to os. being claimed from each. They were fined us. each and costs, which was paid by two or three of them. The others, how- ever, declined to pay, and a fortnight ago they were summoned for non-payment ol the amount, which had then increased to 12s. They told the Bench that they would not pay, and the Stipendiary stated that tiiey would be each sentenced to one week's imprisonment, but suspended the order lor a week to give them another chance. The pay was on Saturday last, but as none of the men had paid P.C. Gwillym arrested one of the number, Edward Moore, 12, Woodtield Terace, under the commitment warrant, and conveyed him to Cardiff Gaol in the evening. ine news quickly spread, and the fact caused considerable indigna- tion among the men, who threatened to take drastic measures as a protest against the man's imprisonment. On Monday the workmen proceeded as usual to the various collieries, where they met in groups dis- cusing the matter. The result was that the hauliers declined to. work, and declared that they would not resume operations until Moore was discharged. A deputation informed Mr Richards, the general mana- ger, of this decision, and consequently the whole of the pits were rendered idle. The number of men affected was 2,600. On Monday evening, Moore was released from Cardiff gaol, the line having been paid by someone unknown, though the men sug- gest the employers paid it. On his arrival at Hafod Moore was triumphantly carried shoulder high to his home. The hauliers did not descend the pits, and a meeting of the men was subsequently held on the mountain side, when the hauliers' question was considered. A depu- tation afterwards waited on the manager, and, as a result of the interview, it was understood that work would be resumed on Wednesday morning. However, work has not been resumed. A deputation also waited on the manager with respect to the non-Unionists at the colliery, and expressed themselves pleased with the way the manager had received the subject.

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The Theistic Debate. To the Editor of the "Rhondda Leader." Sir,—Your correspondent "Secularist," no doubt satisfies Secularists in his state- ment of the Secularist side of the question, and for some reason, best known to himself, he considers it advisable to hide his dwarfed personality behind an anonymous signature. He sarcastically admires the work of the Unitarian in his effort to lighten the sink- ing ship, as he defines Christianity, and his righteous soul is fearful lest the labour of the Unitarian will be fruitless. Allow me to inform you, Mr Secularist, that the Gospel Ship is still sailing, and that she does not possess the elements of decay if she does, bring proof. In his destructive vocation doubtless he has found weak spots and has ample proof of its inability to keep afloat. Before we attempt to discuss the charac- ter of any person, we must be satisfied such i person exists and in all earnestness I ask Mr Secularist if he acknowledges any diety, any first cause, is this earth of ours the work of chance ? Is there no fixed cause, is there no evidence of any mind, or law, order, method, or design in all we see, both animate and inanimate? Does he accept the nibular hypothesis as propounded by La Place or what other theory does he bring forth to account for the various forms of life we now behold, and what does he intend to give us in place of the hope we now have and beliefs we hold ? Since they have directed their energies to man and this world, doubtless that good tree "Secularism" has brought forth good fruit in philanthropic enterprises, to coun- teract the baneful influences of Chris- tianity ? Another question or two, Mr Secularist. What proof have you that Jesus of Nazar- eth discarded secular "topics, that He ignored this world s affairs ? Did not Jesus Christ lay down the principles of all com- mercial enterprise did he not lay down the rule "As ye would that man should do to you, do ye so to them," while he laid down the principles of holy living? He also taught men that there is a higher object than to simply satisfy self, that this life is but the foretaste of a higher life. He says "Secularists revere and respect him in common with other great teachers.' What inconsistency! Does Secularist accept the Bible teaching, is it true, is there any de- pendence to be placed in the New Testa- ment ? If not, what evidence have we that Christ was a great teacher? And if so, what are we to do with the words of Jesus regarding Himself? He says. "I am the light of the world. "I am the bread of life," "I am the good shepherd," and many other similar quotations. If we accept the New Testament teaching this is true, and Jesus Christ is what he claims to be or an impostor. lif Mr Secularist will give us a more definite statement of his beliefs, instead of such an undefinable list of general mystical allusions, without substance or trace of fact, with the manliness to assign his name to his epistle, doubtless more able pens than mine will shew him the truth, or he will be the means of bringing to our minds the fallacy of the beliefs we hold as to the philo- sophy of a future state, etc. I am, etc., Llwynypia. T. SAMUEL.

Rhondda County School y Particulars of Fast SCholarshrP jJl Out of eight who are now course of higher education at i0)A sitv Colleges, six of these enjoy and exhibitions of the gross value or C221 per annum for three yea LjjjDlU R. E. Michael, who is nO pSSJi,f course in electrical ellgineeri won the first prize in that branc after a two years' course. nJld p J. R. Evans, T. W. AbrahaiD;, M Howell, have just fully two years out oi the yi course necessary to qualify f°r degree in Arts or Science. Two are preparing for the ffle sion, and one for the ministry- f Of those who have left school and other professions, the summary:—-In business, 7 C&6"/ water engineer, 1: apprenticed ,Qy$', J 2 to be teachers, 14 cirls qiid. 3 bO 0J1 service, 2 (by open compctitio_. J|i these is at the War Office Cardiff Post Office (telegraph Railway office, 1; colliery oftc board office, 1 girls at i 1 parents4 moved to other s won maintenance and tuition s gflp 2 girls gone to the mine, 1 b°y* who obtained scholarships 4u510ce1' two years of the school's existe main at the school.

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Rhondda County School. PRESENTATION. At the close of afternoon school on Thurs- day, the 12th instant. Miss Rosa K. Morris, who has been mistress for nearly four years of the County School, was presented with a handsome dressing-bag. The bag was of morocco leather with solid silver fittings. The headmaster, in opening the proceed- ings, said that there was no need to give reasons why they so unanimously wished to shew Miss Morris a small token of the es- teem in which she was held by pupils and staff. He mentioned that Miss Morris' work was characterised by extreme devo- tion, thoroughness and sincerity, lie hoped that she would be most comportable and successful as first mistress of the higher grade school at Porth. She would never be held in greater esteem than she was by the pupils and staff of the County School. One of the boys of her class-Stanley Howell-then presented her amidst great applause. Miss Morris made a suitable speech in acknowledgment, and said she would ever remember with affection her pupils at the County School. Mr Aire spoke on behalf of the staff as to the regard in which Miss Morris was held, and wished her every success in her new sphee. A vote of thanks to Mr George for acting as secretary, was proposed by Mr Thos. Ll. Evans, and seconded by Miss Bessie Powell, and carried with applause. The proceed- ings terminated with "God Save the Queen."

CYCLI NG. A challenge has been given by Mr Ed- ward Barkaway, the one armed cyclist mar- vel of Maerdy, to ride any Maerdy cyclist. A note to that effect has been on view at Messrs E. Thomas and Sons, grocers, for the last two weeks. Where are the skilful riders of 36 miles an hour who boast of their accomplishing the ride from Ponty- pridd to Cardiff in 20 minutes? The Moerdy Cycling Club although re- ceiving good financial assistance from gen- tlemen (outsiders) will soon cease to exist unless they have a better way of business. Although the membership is about 36, and with outside support, yet no sign of their existence as a club has yet been shown.

QUOITS. Ystrad-Rhondda v. Ton.—On the ground of the former on Saturday. Scores —Ton Isaac Pate, 21; Isaac Thomas, 21; John Pate, 21; Joseph Pate, 21; D. Macdonald, 21; D. Davies, 12; Tom Moore, 21; Wil- liam Jones, 14; total. 142. Ystrad: Geo. Lane, 21; William Davies, 14; Tom Pome- roy, 18 David Edwards, 12 William Jones, Richard Owen, 21; John Price, 20: Wil- liam Ware, 21; total, 141.

Return of a South African Soldier to Penygraig. On Saturday morning Penygraig was the scene or a grand display of bunting and flags, and a lew of the people were at a loss to understand the reason for such a commotion. Inquiry, however, showed them that the loyal Penygraigites intended giving Mr George Brown, Field Street, Penygraig, a royal welcome home on his return from South Africa. Extensive pre- parations had been made, but owing to com- plicated tram service the time of Mr Brown's arrival at the station could not be definitely ascertained, so the brass band which met two trains, but failed to meet the hero, had to abandon their efforts. However, at 8.30, Mr Brown arrived at Dinas, and was escorted from there to Pen- ygraig in his father's brake, accompanied by a large number of friends and admirers. As they proceeded the numebrs greatly in- creased and scenes of great enthusiasm were witnessed ere the Butchers' Arms Hotel was reached. Mr Brown has been through the chief of the South African fights. He is attached to the Grenadier Uuards, amd was present at Belmont, Modder River, Graspan, Magersfontein and Paaraeberg, besides other skirmishes. He was slightly wounded twice during the war but the reason for his return home was a severe attack of fever.

The Trial of Alcohol. W e are requested to announce the Trial of Alcohol, which is the special night of Mr Tennyson Smith's temperance campaign, which will be held at Ainon Ullapel, xonyr- efail, on Tuesday next, July 25th, and con- siderable interest and curiosity has already been aroused in the event. The trial is perfectly unique as a temperance enter- tainment. The arrangements are carried out as nearly as possible to those of a Court ol Justice. The judge, who will appear in a wig and robed scarlet and er- mine, is to be Mr Hopkin Rowlands, and he will doubtlessly act impartially. The prisoner, "Alcohol, will be brought on and charged with robbery and murder. Mr Tennyson Smith will conduct the case for the prosecution, and will, of course, make out a strong case. However, an able local solicitor—Mr Thomas Phillips—is to take the defence, and may be able to defeat Mr Smith. The fact that it is uncertain whether Mr Tennyson Smith will win the verdict lends considerable curiosity and in- terest to the proceedings, and we learn that he has been defeated on several occasions, the principal occasion being at the great Ulympia Hall, Newcastle-on-Tyne, when a leading barnster-dward Clarke, Esq.— secured the acquittal of the prisoner. A jury of twelve local gentlemen is to be empanelled as usual to try the case, and an assurance has been given that there shall be six moderate drinkers so that the prisoner shall have an impartial trial. Local gentlemen also take the parts of Clerk of the Court, Constable, etc. From reports in the press we gather that this special night attracts crowds almost everywhere, and on several occasions committees have been compelled to reinove to larger buildings in consequence of more tickets being sold than the hall in which the mission was be- ing- held would accommodate. At Gala- shields, on March 24th,the papers state that all the tickets were bought up beforehand, and people were glad to pay Is. 6d. and Is. for standing room. A contemporary says that at Liverpool and Douglas people were offering 2s. 6d. for Is. 6d. reserved seats, but none could be obtained. At Cardi- gan recently, such a large number of tickets had been sold before hand that a larger building had to be secured.

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TIPYJTO BOB PETH. As a result of tne Conservative public meeting held at Maerdy on Thursday, in which Mr Littlejolins so boldly challenged one of the questioners to a debate, Mr Spargo, we are informed, is prepared to debate Mr Littlejohns on the subject of his lecture (Causes of the South African War). Failing to get the Conservative agent to accept the challenge. Mr Spargo will lecture at the Public Hall at a future date on the same subject. The Pierce Scholarship of jEoO at Bala Theological College nas just been awarded to Mr U. H. llavard, B.A., Treherbert, in the form of a fellowship for the fourth year. The College prize for an essay on "Our Lord's Growth in Knowledge' was also gained by Mr Havard. Mr E. H. Davies, J.P., of Pentre, Ys- trad, who is a deacon ot Snoii Church, Pen- Lie, of which the Rev. Dr. Lewis Pro- bert was pastor before his appointment to the principalship of the iN orth Wales Con- gregational (Jollege at Bangor, has just presented the governing body of that in- stitution with a ten-pound note for the purchase of new books for the College library. lhau eminent seismic authority, Dr. Davidson, 11 U. b., oi xjirminguam, has been studying a number of spurious eartnquakes winch tooii place in the Rhondda valley and elsewhere, and had ail the acoustic and other accompaniments ot genuine shocks. Dr. JJavidson shews pretty con- clusively tnat the phenomena are due to the removal of materials from the bowels ot the earth, thus producing (as it were) natural earthquakes in an artificial manner. Poor Mi Lovat Fraser. Rhonddaites would very much like to see him present at meetings held to support his candi- dature. The ones entrusted with the work forget to mention his name. The Mayor of Cardiff has received a cheque for t30 from Mr J. W. Jones, of Tonypandy, this being the very creditable results of efforts made by the teachers and scholars of the Tonypandy Mixed Board School. The scholars of the Dinas Board School have also collected a sum of £ 3 10s.

Commendable Action at Ystrad- Rhondda. A fortnight ago every inhabitant of the above place felt very sorry for Mr Thomas Hughes, better known as "Tommy Nail," greengrocer and fish dealer, who had his horse so badly injured in the leg that it had to be killed. However, a few friends started a fund for the purpose of purchas- ing another horse for Tommy. The com- mittee consisted of Messrs V. R. Edwards, David Brimble, J. J. Davies, Roach, Brim- ble, William Morgans, Thomas Richards and Evan John. When the account was closed on Monday evening last it was found that JE16 10s. had been gathered and a new horse was purchased for Tommy by Mr J. J. Davies, Mr W. Morgans and Mr Thomas Hughes.

Conservative Meeting a1 • On Thursday, a public meeting .$ at the David's Hall, Maerdy, unf pices of the Rhondda Divisional tive Association. There was a g dance, consisting equall of Cdhe drawn up for the occasion and side. The chair was taken by jwj Pontypridd, who was supports? ^5' W. H. Key and Lewis. Pontypr1 Phillips, Maerdy. The chief sp$ Mr J. Littlejohns, Ferndale, _a» j^ was billed as "the author of Eng f di} the World," etc. Mr LittleJ# historical narrative of events « since the British first set fot u 011 Colony, laying special empaslsd f Boer treatment of the natives, jJ Napoleon whom he eulogised i j. 9 degree, played the Dutch ,^e # British. He then explained fl{ f Treks of the Boers, the attitu Boers towards the missionaries, British saved the Boers from troyed, Kruger's diplomacy, landers' grievances. The a eort^j quently delivered except in °ne stances where the speaker beca?|.<,crs K Qustions were then asked by, re\?i9;j2 Yaughan, Morgan Weeks, J°hn- jj-tlefj latter being challenged by t to a public debate. Mr tended a challenge to Mr Jjl „ Mj debate the subject with Mr fir but the Conservative agent sal gp^ accept the offer when made by nc0$K himself. A vote of thankswas a, Mr Littlejohns on the in°tion 0 Key, seconded by Mr I. J- Xex'$A meeting was organised to fur^ -na^,L didature of Mr Lovat Fraser, jjitf1 Mr Fraser's name was not nientlolle the whole of the proceedings. ——^ cI

The Property Marketo —— ..t 1ro Sale of Business Fremigeg'r"t ro j Mr E. T. Davies, auctioneer, oflered for sale on Tuesday White Hart Hotel some attr y lioid property situated 111 There was a good attendance. lot offered, the shop and dwel11 A^iy^ t Dunraven Street, Tonypandy. j occupation of Mrs Jones, "The Beehive," were sold to ri.jje p'S butcher, for the sum of t405- frolo are held on a lease of 99 years lid- of May, 1807, at the low gr uee&-f £ 1 Gs. 8d. per annum, and have to let at the yearjy rental of tenant paying rates and taxes- The second lot offered, a ho with bakehouse fitted with 0 f M Patent Ovens, held on a -j ffx from the 1st June, 1896, and in the occupation of Mr D- M lunar monthly rental of £ 2 and the bidding, which sta^glJ^r eventually reached £ 360, but than the reserved price this V withdrawn. «„ie, jf Forthcoming f On Monday next, Messrs Son, auctioneers, Nelson, wn m at the Court Hotel, Clydach cottages at Jones Street particulars of which can A advertising columns. /¿

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