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MUSINGS FROM THE CASTLE OF OTRANTO. I TIRPHIL AND ITS SOCIAL ENVIRONMENTS. Tirphil, a notorious district, has been known to the inmates of the Castle for at least 58 years, and although having a longer period of existence than that of the neighbouring district of New Tredegar, yet, having partaken of the sange privi- leges, unfortunately, by the indifference of its inhabitants it has been left in the rear of the van of progress of that of its sister village. There is nought in the outward aspect of the one or the other which might charm the admiration of sight-seekers, as the architectural designs of the public or private buildings bear the j same stamp of recognition throughout. In both neighbourhoods the modernised style of buildings have been eschewed and cast aside. As regards its resources, very naturally, Tirphil had the original advantage, for the production of coal, which is the only mainstay of employ- ment, was first dug out by the means of levels, such as that of Joseph's, Craig Rhymney, etc., together with that of Tirphil Pit were the first signs of the great wealth of the district, and which were to meet the wants of the vast number of workmen which in the near future would fofm the population of the Rhymney Valley. But on the sinking of the Old Powell Duffryn Pit a new aspect of affairs made its appearance, which gave an impulse as well as an effective start to the fruitful activity of New Tredegar, and which has claimed its superiority through all the changes and vicissitudes of bygone years. Before proceeding further, when I speak of Tirphil, it must be understood that it contains within its circle that of Troedyrhiwfuwch and Sebastopol, which adds but little to the painting dignity of the parent locality. It must be in the memory of a large number of people that the real claim to a certain part of the j territory is a matter of dispute, and only very recently was the question for the time, being legally settled by the prosecu- tion of a person who was financially ruined through the magisterial convic- tion. Many stories are related by the old inhabitants regarding this transaction, j but, be the question what it may, further development under the present circum- stances must be laid to rest. No com- plaint can be made against the educational facilities, as the locality is ampty provided with an excellent supply of schools; l whilst it is no exaggeration to state that they are equivalent for all requirements, and their proficiency by the results given is adequate and quite equal to those taught in any of the surrounding neigh- bourhoods. The system is most satis- factory, and the benefits reaped by the children fully enables them in the prepar- ations, and the social demands of future life. Pity we are not able to say likewise of yet another and nobler aspect of the community 1 I fancy that there is a tremendous lack for the appreciation of a nobler desire in the aims for the purity of a true moral life. I will not at present1 speak of their political ambitions, for their efforts in this direction being of a Radical tendency* they are an example which may be well followed by othersj who are placed under better advantages. (To be Continued].

PRARSONIS MAGAZINE" fOR SEPTEMBER. La-dy Randolph Churchill has a pleasant and entertaining article in the September "Pearson's" on the subject of the war and its effect on mar- riage—or "Mars and Cupid," as she pithily ex- presses it. Incidentally, Lady Randolph remarks that the nearest approach she knows to a marriage made in heaven was the case of an aviator friend of hers who flew over from Dunkirk the other day, married a bride, and then flew back again. f Professor Long gives some illuminating advice on "What to Eat in War Time," showing, with other things, the best value in food that you can obtain for a penny—a very useful point in thess days when economy is so constantly urged upon us. Another article, "The Passing of the War Horse," shows to what an extent mechanical, traction has replaced the horse in war; though, as the author admits, a charge on motor bicycles is not even now imaginable, in most other respects the horse is definitely ousted, and for the better, from the standpoint of sanitation and convenience. Poor Walter Emanuel is represented by a de- lightful article, probably the last that he wrote before his untimely death. "Me as an Artist"- shows that the genial humorist was also a clever and original draughtsman.

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t A NOTED SCHOLAR OF NEW TREDEGAR. REMARKABLE PROGRESS. News has been received at New Tredegar that Mr. W. M. Thomas, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Thomas, Long Road, New Tredegar, has just woo & £100 scholarship in the National School of Mining, London. The young man who is now only 23 years of age was formerly a. student at the Pengam School. By dint of hard study and much sacrifice he entered Cardiff University. His .progress as a scholar was remarkable, and there vis now every indication of a brilliant career. He jVas the first Welsh atudent to obtain a first-class ucolliary manager's certificate under the New pfines Act, which provides that all managers I from that date (1913) must be competent our- veyors. He then joined the staff of the I.C.S. in London, where he sat for his examination. Under ordinary circumstances he would, have to spend three years in the National School of KMimng, but in conu4uence of his high attain- t?Mmtt at the ex4minstim he has been released ?f.ooa year's .d, ia.-t yea.rs' tif?m7he will have reached the top rung of the ladder and be a qualified inspector of mines. tW8. het.,wy congratulate thei-young man upon hiøc splendid work, which is all the more brill- "iaat that he has risen from the ranks of the working classes.  —tt??*??<??t«M<?tMtt<????

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I ABERBARGOED COUNCILLOR'S FAREWELL. INTERESTING PRESENTATION MEETING. A large and representati^ gathering met at the Boys' School, /iberbarg.- td, on Thursday last to bid public Wreweli u Councillor T. S. Griffiths on his departure from the district to take up the headship at Dingestow. The meeting was presided over by Councillor R. J. Jones, J.P. During the course of the evening, the Aberbargoed Male Voice Party, under the conductorship of Mr. Roberts, schoolmaster, rendered several glees in a most entertaining manner. Mr. Tom Lewis gave some excellent solos, as also did Miss James, the musical part of the programme being a rare treat. The speeches, too, were of a most interesting and reminiscent character. Councillor W. J. Davies spoke of Mr. Griffiths as his colleague upon the Bed- wellty Urban Council during the last 18 months, when they were returned to- gether with the chairman upon the local authority. During that period they had worked in perfect harmony for the best interests of the ward in particular, and the parish in general. He would never wish to be in better partnership. Mr. Griffiths' departure from the district would be a sad loss to the community, and he (the speaker) thought to the Bed- wellty district in general. Mr. Jas. Powell, the head teacher at the Boys' School, said Mr. Griffiths had worked under him for eight years. Their relationship had been of the most cordial nature. He was pardonably proud of the fact that Mr. Griffiths was the fifth as- sistant teacher that had passed under him to become a head teacher, and was the eldest of the staff that came with him to the Aberbargoed School. He reviewed the abnormal development of the district during the last few years and pointed out that from a register of about 200 pupils they had now over 1,000 on the books. As his old teacher he wished him every success in his new district and more onerous labours, and that with Mrs. Griffiths they would enjoy many years of happiness and prosperity. Next came the event of the evening: the presentation of a beautiful mahogany desk. On the desk was a silver plate with the inscription:- Presented, together with a cheque, to Councillor and Mrs. Griffiths by the inhabitants of Aberbargoed and district upon the occasion of their leaving for Dingestow. The chairman, in making the present- ation on behalf of the subscribers, re- ferred to the fact that he had intimately known Mr. Griffiths for eight years, and during that period their relationship had been of a most cordial character. He be- came more closely associated with him as the first secretary of the Allotments Association, which position he subse- quently handed over to Mr. Brown after establishing the movement. He also be- came acquainted with him on the Urban Council, and with Councillor W. J. Davies, they had never crossed swords in any movement for the advancement of Aberbargoed. (Hear, bear.) They had worked together in connection with the local branch of the War Distress Fund, and were often together until midnight. In many other spheres they found Mr. Griffiths an active worker, ever ready to assist at any cause for the advancement of the people. His popu- larity was demonstrated by the subscrip- tion. The poorest of the poor, and the richest of the rich had contributed to the fund. He asked them to accept those presents with the heartiest wishes of the people for their future prosperity. The chairman concluded a very interesting speech by quoting the following: — Iach y b'och chwi a'ch bychain—yn wychach Eich iechyd na'ch ychaan; Iach y bo'ch, heb och na chain, Chwi s'eh achau ewch uwch ochain. Mr. Fred Wilcox, the resident man- ager of the Bargoed Collieries, and the treasurer of the fund, next presented Mr Griffiths with a cheque for a substantial sum. He referred to the genial character of the young man and wished him and M0^89§UI(X q,6 94godsoad fqlupjf) .tUw Rev. J. W. Perry also referred to Mr. Griffiths' work on the War Distress Fund. Councillor T. S. Griffiths acknowledged in a brief speech the remarks which had been made by the speakers, and said that what he had done was only his duty. A number of songs having been rend- ered the meeting terminated with a vote of thanks and the singing of the National Anthem.

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1 ft. I II BEDWELLTY AND EOONOMtT. WARM DISCUSSION. The committee of the Bedwellty Utban Council that had been appointed to deal with the circular of the Local Govern- ment Board as to the need of economis- ing, presented their report to the Council at their meeting on Tuesday, Mr. R. J. Jones, J.P., in the chair. Mr. W. O'Connor, who presented the report, stated that if they went into all departments of the Council, it would oc- cupy a considerable period. They had gone closely into the Finance Department and they made a strong recommendation that an assistant to the accountant be appointed at £2 10s. per week. By so doing, matters would be sittiplified very much. Mr. Edgar Davies moved, and Mr. J. Tillott seconded, that a clerk at 30/- per week be engaged. Mr. W. O'Connor thought it woulA be unwise to appoint an ordinary clerk. They wanted one accustomed to the work. On a vote the committee's recommfend- ation was carried. The chairman then moved a fmffcher amendment: That the salary be 92 per week. He pointed out that the Council had been spending far mbre rapidly than previously in the matter of war bonases, etc. The Local Government Board had asked them to nnd out sources of econ- omy, and the first thing they did was to recommend an additional officer at 50 per week. If they had not an assistant overseer to pay it would be another mat- ter, as the money thus saved would com- pensate for the extra clerk. After some further discussion the act- ing chairman, Mr. J. Tillott, gave his casting vote in favour of 40/- per week. Ald. N. Phillips: Is this a dodge? Chairman: Oh, no! Mr. W. O'Connor: In view of this I must ask you to accept my resignation Chairman: As chairrrtftn of the Fin- ance Committee? Mr. W. O'Connor: Yes. It was decided that the applications for the post be made at the next meeting. The committee then detailed a num- ber of branches in which economy should be exercised, and pointed out that where the scavenging was done by the Council in New Tredegar and Cwmsyfibg wards, the cost exceeded that of the whole of tlio remainder of the parish.

RHEUMATISM AND KIBIMKY TROUBLE. FREE TREATMENT. iviicuiuatisii) is due to uric acid crystals in the joints and muscles, the result of excessive urie acid in the system that the kidneys failed to re- move as nature intended, and this acid is to a great extent the cause of backache, lumbago, sciatica, gout, urinary trouble, stone, gravel, dropsy. The success of Estora Tablets for the treatment of rheumatism and other forms of kidney trouble is due to the fact that they restore the kidneys to healthy action and thereby remove the cause of the trouble, and have cured numberlesft cases after the failure of other remedies, which accounts for them fast superseding out-of-date medifcines that are sold at a price beyond all but the Wealthy. To prove Estora Tablets fully warrant their description—an honest remedy at an honest price —one full box of 40 tablets will be sent to readers of the "Monmouth Guardian" as a free sample on receipt of this notice and 3d. in stamps to cov" postage, packing, etc. Sold by chemists, lIlt per box of 40 tablets, or six boxes for 6/ For full box sample, address Estor& Co., 132, Charing Crosa-rdad, London, W.C. v

BARGOED POLICE COURT. Before Mr. D. M. Yorwerth and Mr. E. Richards. A HEAVY PANALTY.-Thoo. J. Kitchen (23), a motor driver, of Abertillery, was fined X5 5s. for driving a motor recklessly at Trelewia. He wae also fined Ql for leaving broken glass on the highway. Evidence was given by P.S. Kelland and other witnesses that deféndaot was driving at a terrific rate and collided with a telegraph pole causing four of the wires to fall into the road. A case of glasses also1 fell" off the lorry into the road and was left there by the defend- ant. Drunks.—The following were dealt with for being drunk: Thos. Bebb (40), collief, Bargoed, 20/ J. Phillips (27), collier, Trelewit. ae/ G. Greenaway (46), collier, Aberbargoed; Henry Phillips (49), collier, Bargoed; and S. Thomas (40), labourer, Bargoed, were summoned for the same offence, but in consequence of their having joined the Army the summonses were trithdrawn. SNAP ob NAP.-Matthew Bravo (16), and Wm. Pullen (15), collier boys, of Gilfach, were sum- moned for playing cards. Both defendants de- nied the offence and stated the; were only play- ing snap cards. The coins which the officer laid he saw passing were some nodsk. Each was ordered to pay 2/6 coils.

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