The South Wales Star

BRIDGEND POLICE-COURT. SATURDAY .—Before Messrs. R. W. Llewellyn (chair- man). F. J. C. Boles, C. P. Davies, Colonel Franklen, and W. S. Powell. REFUSING- TO MAINTAIN A PARENT.—John Mort, <<< Mordecai, Tonypandy; John Mort, and Benjamin Mort, Maesteg; aid Isaac Mort, Keniig Hill: were summoned by the Guardians of the Bridg- end and Cowbridge Union for not maintaining their mother, who was chargeable to the said union.—Defen- xlants were ordered to pay 2s. a week and 7s 3d. costs each. LARGE XY.—Frederick George Dalbv. 11 years of age, was summoned for stealing a duck.—Defendant plea'led guilty, and was sentenced to six strokes with a bircn rod. SUNDAY DRIXKIXC—Thomas Daniel, landlord of the Royal Oak, Bryn, was charged with keeping open his licensed premises on Sunday, 31st May and Thomas Morgaa, \V illiam Thomas, and Edward Stephens were charged with unlawfully being on the said licensed premises Mr. R. Scale defended-PoHcc-scrgeant George Hill said that on Sundav, the 31st May, he visited the Royal Oak. Brvn. In a room on the left of the door he heard a. piano played. He walked in and saw > m. Thomas sitting at the piano. Edward Stephens was standing near singing. They gave their names, and said they came from Aberavon, but afterwards -admitted coming from Cwmavon. They said thev had not been in long and had had two bottles of beer.' He then went to the bar, and saw Thomas Morgan sitting < own wiuh a glass containing whiskey in his hand. He asked him wnat he was doing there. Defendant said ■tie came from home and called to have a drink. He en went into the next room. There were seven men there with pints of beer on a table. He called Mrs. David's attention to Morgan, and she said she knew 4,*m cwell but that he never drank anything hut pop. rletold her it was not pop he was drinking. He fetched the glass, it smelt of whiskey. Miss David then said, •• I supplied him with a glass of whiskev." Po ice-constable William Jones corroborated.-Forihe e enee. Mai v Alice Daniel, (laughter of the flefen- u 'i u'U< at w^en Morgan came to the door she asked him where he came from, and he replied from Aberavon and said he was going to Maesteg. She believed he came from Aberayon -Thomas Morgan said he lodged at Maesteg. and on the Saturday night he slept at the Oak. Pontyrhydyfen. He called at the Royal Oak, and said he came from Aberavon straight. The charge against Mrs. Daniel was dis- missed and Thomas Morgan, William Thomas, and J r ePnswere fined 10s. each including costs. C LELTY TO Doas.—John Lewis, haulier, Blaen- garw, was charged with cruelty to two dogs.—Police- constable W. Hurford said that last Saturday night he saw the defendant with a dog with him at Blaengarw. not er dog passsed, and defendant hissed the dogs to g o. and threw the dog that was with him on to the er. The dogs then fought. He ordered the de- fendant to part the dogs, and he did so. It was a frequent thing at blaengarw to set dogs to fight.-Con- victed, and fined 10s. including costs.

ATTEMPTED PRIZE FIGHT NEAR BRIDGEXD. ONE OF THE PRINCIPALS BEFORE THE MAGISTRATES. At Bridgend Police-court on Saturday, before Messrs. R. W. Llewellyn (chairman). F. C. Boles, V'-u" Pav^s' Franklen, and W. S. Powell. John Northey, haulier, Gellv, Ystrad. Rhondda Valley, was brought up in custody charged with committing a breach of the peace by intending to take part in a prize fight near Bridgend, on Friday T',L Hu?hes defended. Police-constable William Hamens, stationed at Jrencoed, said that on Thursday evening last, between eight and nine o'clock, he saw the de- fendant on the road at Peneoed walking about with another man. Thev both went into the Britannia public-house at' Pencoed. They slept there that night. Witness and Police-constables Vernon and Slowly watched the back entrance of the Britannia all night. Police-constables Rees. Button, and Evans watched the front entrance. They watched because they had reason to expect a prize fight was about to take place. About five or six m the morning a covered break came to toe inn with about seven men. all strangers. They walked about the road. In about half an hour afterwards the defendant and his companion, and several others came out .and walked up and down the road. and crossed over the line of railway going towards Coity. They were followed by several other men. In a short time they came back. There was a crowd there by that time some of them went to the public-house, and others stayed on the road appar- ently watching the police. Northey and his com- panion then came out, others being with him. Defendant and his companion and a lot of the other men had a conversation on the road. After a little while the crowd separated into groups, and went up the road in the direction of Llanharran. Defendant and his companion went with them. and in about half an hour or so they came back. At this time Xorthcy had changed his suit of light elothes for a dark suit. After they came back they joined other men, and a crowd of about 40 or 50 of them were walking about and talking together. Then the horse was put in a trap, and -drove off at a walking pace in the direction of "Coychurch. Police-sergeant James Row said that about 3.0 on Friday afternoon he went to the railway station at Bridgend. He found a number of people waiting to go by train. The defendant was one. Vv ltness asked his name, and he said it was John Jones. He told him he had something to say to him. and he asked him to come to the waiting- room. as hewished to speak to him. lIe then asked correct address. Defendant said it was 22, High-street. Neath. He asked him other ques- tions, which he failed to answer satisfactorily. Witness took him to the police-station. Witness was then proceeding to charge him. when defen- dant said, You needn't charge me I know all about it. He then said to him. You are charged with being about to commit a breach of the by fighting a prize fight with a man named Hutchins." Defendant said. If you can produce the agreement, I will give in at once." A little later defendant said. We are going to fight for a couple of quid, and if I had won. it would have been about C150 in my pocket." Witness then locked him up. Cross-examined by Mr. Hughes He suggested that some of the people at the railway station had come to witness a prize fight. The defendant told him that the men he saw there were not known to him. and were not in his company. The .defendant told him he had been in training for this fight for a couple of weeks. Police-constable Ebenczer Rees said that about 11 o'clock on Saturday morning he was in the cell passage by the cell door. The defendant was then washing himself in the passage. Defendant asked him if he had seeen any of his butties about that morning. He answered him, and then thev had a further conversation, in which defendant told him that he and Hutchins were going to Fol" AT Was t0 take place at the bottom ir i. '8 • an<l that if the fight had come off there would be more money than had ever been staked in the county of Glamorgan. Cross-examined by Mr. Hughes Defendant began the conversation. He did not say that he would be glad to see the fight. Defendant was ordered to enter into recog- nisances, himself in £ 20 and two sureties in ,C20 each, to keep the peace towards the Queen, &c., and especially towards John Hutchins. for six months.—William Radford, butcher. Landore. and Richard Parker, Rose and Crown Inn, Swansea, were the sureties.

NON-ATTENDANCE AT SCHOOL.-At the Ystrad Police-court on Monday, there were thirty cases of non-attendancc at school for the Ferndale district. In most instances fines were inflicted on the neglectful parents.

naxtoioel axd XOTES PRESENTATION MEETING.—On Wednesday last week the friends of Dr. Edwards, Tynewydd, met at the Ogmore Valley Hotel, to present him with an address and a purse of gold on the occasion of his leaving the valley for a London hospital, where he is about to read for his final examination. Dr. Thomas. Xantymoel. occupied the chair for the evening. Mr. Roberts, under-manager. Wyndham Colliery, acting as vice-chairman. Dr. Thomas spoke very highly of Dr. Edwards, who had acted as his assistant for three years. He felt confident that. with average application, Dr. Edwards would get through his examination with flying colours.—Mr. Roberts testified to Dr. Edwards' in- variable affability of manner, and he held him in high respect. Several speakers followed.^ and all were unanimous in their praise of Dr. Edwards, and expressed a sincere wish that he would pass his examination successfully. The Secretary pre- sented an account of the various sums collected, the total amount beingt32 10s. Mr. Daniel Davies presented the purse, the company rising to their feet ana singing For he's a jolly good fellow." Dr. Edwards replied, and thanked the friends he had in the Ogmore Valley for the great kindness he had always experienced at their hands, and for the high honour he was now the recipient of. The evening was spent in the delivery of more addresses and the rendering of songs. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE TY- XEWYDD SCHOOL.—A statement of the receipts and expenditure for the year may now be seen on the schoolroom door at Tynewydd. On the receipt side we have an item of £269 grant for the day school from the Education Department, and J.5 for the evening school. The poundage paid in the collieries and the school fees amounted to £ 149 To meet the total expenditure £ 351 were voted from the rates. ANNIVERSARY MEETINGS.—The Welsh Baptists of Saron Chapel. Nantymoel. had their annual meetings last Sunday and Monday. The Rev. Thomas. Caer-Salem. — Aubrey, and D. O. Edwards preached. THE BATH AXD WEST OF ENGLAND SHOW.— A party of gentlemen, including Dr. Williams. Mr. W. Llewelyn. Mr. Mackney. Councillor Williams, Mr. Bennett. Mr. Dorney. Mr. Adams, and Mr. D. II. Evans visited this popular show on Monday. The weather favoured the party, and we learn that a most enjoyable day was .pent at Bath.

NOTES FROM POXTYCYMMER. Pontycymmer is improving. M-iny houses are being built, streets are being put in a state of repair, and in a short time we hope to be proud of our town as a model town. Nevertheless, now as the hot season is coming on. and as there is a great deal of sickness about the neighbourhood, it would be wise for the inspector to pay attention to some of the nuisances that bang about here and there. Some of the closets are in a disgraceful state. This is one thing which needs improving. Drains and cesspools may also be improved a trifle, and that without a penny extra expense, only by reminding the good house wives that a little water now and then is a great improvement, and often keeps the doctor from the door. Last week we all had a treat in this place. The '• cymanfa of the West Division was held here. The folk turned out en maxxe. The preaching was good throughout, and were listened to with rapt attention. Kindness and good nature seemed to be the order of the day. There was a slight draw- back—the weather was not favourable for outdoor gatherings. Drunkenness was conspicuous during the meetings by its absence, so that, after all. there is a charm in the old Gospel. We hope there will be good seen in days to come. I am sure every professor will not forget the sermon preached by Mr. Thomas. Caersalem. on '"The duty of the Church to the world." We were pleased, edified, and delighted with Mr. Richards. Brynhyfryd. in English, on the dying thief, who did well, though he suffered from preaching after the two giants who preceded him. We really thought Pontycymmer was improving, but yesterday, when we saw the number of men who could lose a day's work and tramp down to Bettws to see a prize fight between two local pugilists (or was it a meeting in favour of Church schools 1) surely there is not much improvement. It makes one believe we are living in the dark ages. I don't find fault in this matter with the police, but there is an amount of Sunday drinking carried on about Cwmtynrheol and Bettws which is winked at by the police. We don't ask them to exceed their duty, but as paid servants we expect them to do their duty. Some of these Sunday drinkers make their boast on Monday of the spree they had, and the policeman walking outside not interfering in the least, and almost any Monday you can hear the same thing in the works. Take the hint Messieurs the policemen, do your duty that s all. It is only in this matter that people blame you. Improvements again That was a good hit made by Mr. Thomas Lewis to propose that the ballot be used at the election. You may depend some folks have their eyes on us since the last election. Well done, Mr. Lewis, to knock off the hateful shackles is a benefit and a boon. We like liberty, we love liberty, a tout pri.r. There is need of improvement Plague your improvement, 'tis all Improvement! Political im- provements. temperance improvements. But to improve Pontycymmer we must have a public hall or a free library, or a reading-room or something. I am told there is a lot of money in hand with the late manager of a local colliery collected for the purpose. Why not give the money up to provide something for the young men instead of spending their time in the public-house. It is a great shame to keep other folks' money. Tis time for improve- ment.

LLANTWIT-MAJOR NOTES. Coercion is not confined to Ireland, but in Wales it is used for a different purpose. The Guardians of the Bridgend and Cowbridge Union use that weapon to compel the unfortunate poor to enter the workhouse. They are now embarking on a large expenditure to extend the house so it ap- pears. to more effectually carry out the following inhuman policy. On the 4th day of May last a labourer, named Thos. Holland, of this town, broke his leg. With a wife and two children, and no lodge to assist him he was obliged to trouble the parish for three weeks. He and the family re- ceived 7s. per week, last Saturday they received 3s.. and the relieving officer (Mr. John) informed them that they will not be paid any further money, but must go to the rnion. However, they intend to remove the poor man who is still in bed is a mystery. I suppose they intend to improve on the dirge of Tom Hood. and to rattle his bones over the stones," not in his coffin, but in a joggling market car. The policy of compelling hard-working men and their families to go to the union is worthy of the Poor Law Balfourism of our land. The time is at hand when such conduct will be stamped out of existence, and the custody of the poor people given into the hands of a representatine local body. The poor woman states that she can die at home, and that sooner than go to the union will starve. It is to be hoped that our guardians for this parish, who are kind and humane men, will be able to influence the Board to continue the pay of their poor people. Our bishops and clergy are never tired of accus- ing the Nonconformists of turning their pulpits into political platforms. Experience teaches me differently. It is within the walls of the Church of England that I have heard the only political sermons it has been my misfortune to listen to. The latest was one which, in the words of a strong Churchman, ought to preach the d-l out of us Radicals. It was an indictment against disestab- lishment, and what the rev. gentleman called the dishonesty of not paying tithes. It was preached on Sunday week last by the Rector of Llanmaes. If our clergy first cast the beam out of their own eye they would see more clearly to cast the mote out of the Liberal eye.

CHASING A MADMAN AT PORTH- CAWL. A gentleman lunatic, said to have come from the neighbourhood of Pontypridd, who, owing to the absence of certain formalities, could not be admitted into the Bridgend Asylum on Monday, and who, with his attendants, spent Monday night a.t Porthcawl, on Tuesday morning eluded his guards. Calling at Mr. James Brogden's stables, he expressed his admiration of the horses, and, apparently in a perfectly rational manner, subsequently asked to be allowed to mount one of the best of the stud with a view to purchase. The groom consented, and the horse having been got ready the gentleman started off over the downs. His escape becoming known there was great excitement. Horsmen galloped away in the direction the fugitive had taken, and the pursuers, after a long chase, succeeded in recapturing the horse and the rider, both unhurt.

PORTHCAWL NOTES. The weather is getting better, but it is not quite right yet, for visitors' purposes. The fact of, the matter is. if visitors' whims are to be consulted over the weather, there will be no rain here from May to October. In pursuing the question of the hill's folk' hu- morous descriptions of things nautical, what would you think of the following Naw'r, Mari, disgwyl arni'n stripo, hi ddaw fel y tan'" (" Now, Mary, look at her stripping she'll come now like fire.") That was said of a vessel coming up and making for the port, the sail being all set. Sue was coming too fast: so, to lessen the weigh, they took down some of the canvas. The information given your readers a week before- hand of several questions affecting this place, causes a number to wonder how your correspondent can obtain his information. One great want I have found in the place is the entire absence of any industry to enable young folk to obtain employment. When one visits other seaside p resorts, we find that quite a number of people are em- ployed in gathering certain seaweed, which is worked together so as to form fine mementos of the seaside. I think some of the cultured ladies could make a start in this direction ami thus inaugurate a movement that would be profitable and interesting. Why are the Parochial Committee at a standstill over the conveniences for visitors ? I think friends of temperance could easily form a company to make and sustain a number of rests here and there where ladies could get a hot cup of tea or coiiee, and have lavatories attached for the sake of women. In hundreds of instances these have to go to public-houses now, so as to obtain convenience denied them outside. An automatic weighing-machine is a desideratum at some convenient spot also, so that people who come here should have their proper weight in coming and going* I have known men to increase in weight to the extent of 141b. in three weeks' time. Trade is rather slow these days in consequence of the prevailing easterly winds. 'Sir Morgan Morgan was made an honorary Oddfellow on Saturday evening last, I hear. One great want is felt in the place, that is, a good lending library. People coming to stay for a few weeks employ much of their time in readiug. A good stock of books, lent at a low rate would be bene- ficial.

SUNDAY DRINKING AT WICK. At Bridgend Police Court on Saturday, before (Messrs. R. W. Llewellyn (chairman); F. J. C. Boles, C. P. Davis, and W. S. Powell), John Harry, landlord of the Star Inn, Wick, was charged with opening his licensed premises on Sunday, May 31st, and Philip John, Philemon Williams, Thomas Mead, Albert Daniels, William Davies, Richard Williams, Thomas Ashby, Alexander Miles. Edward Griffiths, and Llewellyn Powell were summoned for being on the said licensed premises on the same day.—Mr. T. J. Hughes appeared for the defendant, Harry.—Police-constable Robert Shears, said that on Sunday the 31st May, in company with Police-constable Adams, he concealed himself to watch the Star public- house. At about 7.50 a.m. Philip John entered the house by opening the front door, and stayed there one hour and five minutes. Philemon Williams entered and remained about one hour and a-half. Thomas Mead and Win. Davies stayed about the same time. At 8.50, a man riding ona bicycle entered and remained about five minutes. He also saw Llewellyn Powell, Richard Williams, Walter Morgan, Thomas Ashby, Alexander Miles, Edward Griffiths, Dan Walters, and W. Davies enter the house. At one o'clock, he and Police-constable Adams went to the house. He went to the back and Adams to the front. He found the both doors open and the landlord in the back kitchen, and, there he found Walter Morgan, E. Griffiths and E. Powell trying to iiiiake their way out by the front door. At the same time he saw Police- constable Adams had collared two men, who were out- side. The landlord's daughter when she saw witness exclaimed "Oh, my God." He then let Police- constable Adams and two men in by the front door. On the kitchen table he found two glasses which had contained whisky. By the parlour door was a pint cup upset and a pool of beer by it. On the parlour table there was a half-pint cup, half-full of beer. He called the landlord to come to the kitchen. The landlord's daughter then said "Oh, father, I told you it would come to this, I won t stop here." The landlord said They haven't been in here long, its done now and can't be helped." The table and floor was very wet as if a good deal of trade had been going on. The defendants were convicted, and John Harry, the landlord, was fined £3 including costs, and his licence ordered to be endorsed. The other 10 defendants were lined 10s. each including costs. (

IMPORTANT MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE AT BARRY DOCK. At a meeting of local ministers held on Tuesday afternoon at Holton, Barry Dock, to consider the spiritual interests of the churches and the neighbour- hood, Mr. Honey was elected to the chair. Letters were read from the rector of Cadoxton (Rev. K Morris) and the Rev. A. E. Couch. It was also under- stood that though the Rev. Canon Allen was not pre- sent he had expressed hopes that the meeting would result in some quickening of the religious work of the neighbourhood. The chairman explained the intention of the meeting, and referred to his personal experience of the needs of the district. The Rev. L. Ton Evans (Cadoxton) spoke, alluding to the need for renewed activity among the members of the churches as a pre- liminary to outside work. The Rev. J. H. Stowell (Barry) said they were now coming face to face with the common problem of all large communities, how to keep the masses of the people in contact with church organisation. As a new community they were free from many of the difficulties and evils that beset older towns, and certainly might have a much larger per- centage of worshippers. But he did not see how the various denominations could work together in the matter of bringing people to worship. Yet they might by a union of ministers have friendly and stimulating conferences that would re-act on the efficiency of their individual churches, and, perhaps, lead the way to some united action on such broad and non-ecclesiastical lines as temperance work, or a crusade against any of the various prevalent forms of immorality. It was pro- posed by the Rev. O. Parry, seconded by the Rev L. r- Evans, and carried that a fraternal association of ministers be formed to meet at stated intervals for friendly conference. It was hoped that the basis of the union, being purely personal, would permit of the ministers of every denomination joining. By cultivat- ing friendly and spiritual relations with one another the ministers would thus take at least one step in the interests of their common Christiansty.—Mr. Howell was elected to act as secretary.—Mr. Lloyd, of Dinas Powis, also spoke. There were also present :—Revs. G. LI. Williams, Thomas Evans, Du ficaiiiiie. Hard- ing, and White, all of whom contributed to the con- ference. It is arranged that another meeting shall be held on Tuesday. 23rd inst., at three p.m. °

PENARTH POLICE COURT. MONDAY.—Before Colonel Guthrie (chairman), and Mr. J. Pyke Thompson. A DoG CASE.—Eli Harpur and Alfred Cole were charged with stealing a dog, value £: the property of John James Thomas, a carpenter's apprentice, residing at Melrose Cottage, Cadoxton. — Mr. Belcher defended Harpur.—The complainant said he lost the dog on Monday, the 1st of June. He saw the dog in the morning when he went to work.—Police-constable Roberts said from informa- tion he received, he arrested the defendant Harpur at Weston, and received the dog at the same time.—Defendant said he bought the dog from Cole for 2s. On the same evening he appre- hended Cole at Cadoxton. On being charged he said he knew nothing about it.—Acting-Sergeant I el Davies said he charged the defendants at the Cadoxton Police station jointly. Harpur re- plied. I say the same as I said before." Cole said, Don't say any untruth about it we were both together when we stole it. I took the tickets for you and the dog at the railway station, and you gave me 2s. to get a drink." Harpur made no reply to this.—William B. Fletcher, a railway clerk at Cadoxton station, proved the issue of a dog ticket on the day in question.—Mr. Belcher, in a powerful address on behalf of the defendants, asked the bench to deal with the case other than by imprisonment.—The Bench inflicted a fine of £ :{ each and costs. WAGES CASE. — Charles Lawrence, butcher, Cadoxton, was summoned by William Rutland for wages.—Mr. T. P. Jones-Lloyd defended-—The complainant not putting in an appearance the case fell through.—Complainant, who appeared later on took out a fresh summons. DRUNKENNESS CASES.—There were several serious cases of disorderly drunkenness before the bench, and in nearly every case substantial fines were inflicted by the Bench.- William Riley, against whom there was a long list of previous convictions, was fined £ 1 and costs, or fourteen days, for being drunk at Penarth Moors on the 3rd inst., and a similar penalty was ordered to be paid by Henry Eaden. who offended in like manner at Glebe-street, Penarth.—Wm. Whipper was fined 10s. and costs, or seven days, for being drunk and disorderly at the Ship Hotel, and fines of os. and costs were inflicted in the cases of Richard Piercy and Robert Thomas. STRAYING.—John Morgan, Cogan, was charged with permitting his horse to stray.-Defendant did not appear, and the customary warrant was ordered to be issued.

CHUCH WORK—Mr. T. Bassett, Cowbridge, has intimated his willingness to lay the foundation stone of the proposed new Church at Cilfynydd.

THE AMENITIES OF JOURNALISM. A MEAN AND DELIBERATE LIE TO THE EDITOR OF THE SOUTH WALES STAR." SIR,—I will ask you to give publicity to an un- qualified contradiction of a statement respecting myself which appeared in The Star last week, as you did to an equally unfounded and ridiculous report which was published in the same newspaper a week previously. You stated that at a certain Conservative banquet I described myself as the youngest editor of any Conservative paper in the county." Without the slightest hesitation. I pronounce this assertion to be a foul and deliberate lie and I challenge you. or anyone else, to prove to the contrary. The idea has never crossed my mind—the remark has never escaped my lips. I will go further and say—I have never, either in the capacity as editor or reporter, been connected with a Conservative newspaper in this or any other county. I have no desire to be unfriendly, but I must ask you to have some regard for truth in future. You are an infant journalixt—scarcely three months old. If you dare again to make public allusion to me. as a private individual, it wiU be my painful duty to make comparisons—comparisons/possibly, which may prove extremely invidious and inconve- nient. Yir xajtit qui pauca loquitur (" He is a wise man who says but little"). J. R. LLEWELLYN. Cadoxton-Barry, June 8th, 1891. [We publish this letter as a literary curiosity, and hasten to congratulate Air. Llewellyn on the vigour of his English and the badness of his Latin. We thank him for appending a trans- lation otherwise we could not have discovered what he meant to say. We are making inquiries as to the correctness of the report of which Air. Llewellyn complains.—ED. South Wales Stat-]

MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEAR- ANCE AT PENARTH. On Saturday night a man nameu Jones, residing at Penarth, and engaged as foreman by the Winclsor Slipway Company, did not return to his home at the usual time, and on inquiries being made it was found that he had left his work later than usual and srot o his way home as far as the ferry across the' River Elv" This he is known to have crossed in safety as he w;'w particularly noticed by the ferryman, who'had a con- versation with him Since that time he has not been seen or heard of The next day, however, a hat was picked up in the basin of the Penarth Dock, and P ^e!Up(1 thf,r he .has fiUei1 m and then drowned. Captain Pengelley, dockmaster. on Wednesday let the water out of the basin in the hope of recovering the body, if the unfortunate man had been drowned but on examination nothing was found.

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PONTYPRIDD DISTRICT NEWS PONTYPRIDD. THE" SOL'TH WALES STAR" can now be obtained at Messrs. Smith and Son's bookstall at Pontypridd Station. NEW CHL'KCH.—A new church is about to be built in Pwllgwaun, and we understand that Sir Morgan Morgan has consented to lay the foundation stone. PARTNERSHIP DISSOLVED.—The partnership of Thomas Davies and Edward R. Edwards, trading as Davies and Edwards, outfitters, Cilfynydd, has been dissolved. THE RECENT MUSICAL FESTIVAL which was held at St. David's on Mabon's Day last was not held in connection with that church as reported in our last issue, but in connection with the United Presbyterian Churches of the district. FREE EDUCATION.—A paper on the above interest- ing subject will on Thursday evening next, be deli- vered at the Liberal Club, by the learned clerk of the Llanwonno School Board. An instructive discussion is anticipated, and it is to be hoped that the members will muster in full force to take part in the debate. PENUEL CHAPEL.—This chapel is now being thoroughly renovated and painted all over and for the present no services are being held. On Sunday mornings, however, the church meets at the vestry, underneath the chapel, while the evening meetings are held at the large hall of St. David's Chapel, Gelli- wastad-road. A PICNIC TO SOUTHERNDOWN.—The members of the St. David's and English Congregational Mutual Improvement Guilds, to the number of about 60, went in brakes for a picnic to Southerndown on Thursday last. The party was favoured with beautiful weather and seemed to thoroughly enjoy their trip, which was, we believe, the first of its kind for Pontvpridd this year. PONTYPRIDD GENERAL HAULING AND FUR- NITURE REMOVING COMPANY (LIMITED).—This company was registered on the 1st inst., with a capital of £2,000 in £1 shares, to acquire, develop, and carry on the business of general hauliers, carrier, and furniture remover, carried on by W. S. David at Pontypridd, Glamorgan. The company was registered without special article. The solicitors are Davies and Williams, Pontypridd, and the registered office is at 16, Market-street, Pontypridd. A CORRECTION.—In our last issue it was reported that at the meeting of Congregationists held at Fern- dale on Tuesday last the Rev. J. Williams, of Havod, said that it was a shame that from eighty to a hundred ministers of religion should be paid for endeavouring to raise the standard of morality in the Rhondda by opposing the drink traffic, while half a dozen magistrates thwarted them by doing more harm in a week than would take a year to remedy. We find that the passage in question was uttered by Mr. 1. Williams, and not by the Rev. J. Williams. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The ordinary meeting of the Pontypridd Board of Guardians was held on Wednesday last at the Union Officcs, Mr. Aaron Cule, vice-chairman, presiding. Mr. A. Jones, Tali's Well, in the absence of Mr. Dowdeswell, moved that the salary of Mr. Thomas Jones, relieving officer, be in- creased from £100 to £110 per annum, and it was unanimously agreed to.—The Clerk said that the county council rate for the current half-year was .£3.000 in excess of that of the last half-year, and that the union estimates were less by .£3,000, and that, therefore, it would be necessary to make a supplemen- tary call. — Mr. W. Prichard moved, Mr. James Richards seconded, and it was agreed that a supple- mentary call be made No other business of importance was transacted, the Board resolving itself into a com- mittee. TEA AXD ENTERTAINMENT.—On Thursday even- ing last week the annual tea meeting and entertain- ment in connection with Carmel Baptist Church was held. The following ladies presided at the different tables :—Mrs. Dr. Lewis, Mrs. Collins, Gelliwastad; Mrs. Hopkins Ash Grove Mrs. Harris, and Mrs. M'Gregor. Between three and four hundred members and friends sat at tables, and everyone appeared to thoroughly enjoy the sj lendid repast prepared for them. In the evening a miscellaneous entertainment was held, at which Councillor J. Roberts, Treforest, ably presided. Several songs and recitations were given byMissPollie Rowlands, Miss Collins, Miss S. B, Rowlands, Mr. Ivor Davies, and Llew Llan, while Miss Hopkins presided at the piano. Votes of thanks to the chairman and those who had assisted brought to a. close a very pleasant meeting. HOME RULE FOR WALES.—On Thursday evening last week the debate on Mr. T. Mayberry Williams's excellent paper on Welsh Home Rule, was continued before a fairly large muster of members. Mr. R. A. Lewis occupied the chair. Messrs. D. Arnott, S. Ship- ton, Rhys Morgan, M.A., W. Hill, Councillor J. Roberts, Morgan Weeks, and J. W. John having spoken in favour of the motion, the following resolu- tion was put to the meeting :—- That this club is of opinion that a measure of Home Rule granting legis- lative and administrative powers as regards education, the land question, licencing laws, public works, and all matters of national concern would meet the require- ments of Wales. Mr. Gwilym Hughes, in a vigorous speech, moved an^ amendment to the effect that the word '-legislative be omitted this was seconded by the chairman, but on a vote being taken the original motion was carried by a larg; majority. Votes of thanks were then passed to Mr. Mayberry Williams and the chairman. FOOTBALL DINNER.—On Saturday evening last a most successful dinner was held in connection with the Maritime Football Club, at the Rose and Crown Inn, Pontypridd. Mr. Major Hague presided, and was supported by Messrs. J. Snare D. Leyshon, J. Hum- phries, secretary Dr. Howard Davies, Mr. Sleep, of the St. Davids team, Cardiff; Mr. Lloyd Nicholls, Cardiff; Mr. iaylor, Cardiff; and Mr. J. Jarman, Cardiff. A most enjoyable dinner was partaken of, Mr. Tom Morgan, the genial host, catering. The cloth having been cleared, the usual toasts were pro- posed and duly honoured, and a most convivial enter- tainment was enjoyed. The secretary gave a record of the teams' work during the last season, and showed that they had played 23 matches, of which they had won 12, drawn four, and lost seven. They had scored 14 goals, 33 tries, and 52 minors, as against nine goals, 12 tries, and 21 minors, the points being 128 against 60. EXTENSION OF BOUNDARIES.—After a delay of nearly a twelvemonth, the report of the Local Government Board enquiry in reference to the exten- sion of boundary has been published, and is now in the hands of the County Council officials, and we are given to understand that a meeting of the Local Government committee will be held next week to con- sider the recommendations contained therein. As yet the full contents of the report is not known, and will not be divulged until the committee meets, but we have it on good anthority that the Navigation district is recommended to be added to the Mountain Ash Local Board district. Norton Bridge, otherwise known' as Pont Shon Norton, Cilfynydd, the Albion Coiliery, and the left side of the Ynysybwl Valley, including the site of the proposed new pit for the Great Western Colliery, are recommended to be added to the Ponty- pridd district; as are also the Taff Valley as far as Nantgarw, which includes a considerable portion of Llantrisant and Llantwit-Vardre parishes. It is not however, considered advisable at present to constitute the parishes of Eglwysilan and Llanvabon into a separate urban authority. RHYDFELAN (PONTYPRIDD). LECTURE—The Rev. C. Tawelfryn Thomas, Groeswen, delivered his most popular lecture at Ebenezer Chapel. Rhydfelan, on June 4. The chair was filled by Mr. Alfred Thomas, M.P. After some few remarks by the chairman, which were well received by the audience, the lecturer commenced his lecture, Beirdd-Bregethwyr Gwynedd Adnabum I." The discourse was most powerful and telling, and the audience was kept in a good "hwyl" from beginning to end. Mr. Thomas is a very true mimic, and makes the dead to speak, and act once more upon the stage of life. A vote of thanks was proposed to the chairman by Mr. Thomas Thomas, Ty'nywern, and seconded by Mr. Brace, manager, Groeswen. NANTGARW. FATAL ACCIDENT, A farm servant named ,)ol1n Gumbhng, residing at Xantgarw, near Taff's Well, met wlth a sad death on Monday morning last. The felh^v^^nired in ^me't lte u S6nt for< but the effort* of Dr. Cfe? &?„'Well FORTH. we^have thiV^N18 ^lth,the profoundest regret that we have this neeA to chronicle the demise of Mr Daniel Morgan Green Hill, of this place Aftefa protracted period of illness he yielded to the inevitable on Tuesday morning last, about 10.30. in so peaceful a. manner as to prove a crowning close to all career in the work of his Master. A native of Pen- «• y<r New Mill (Llantrisant andl ow S ™ Br>'ns;l<ller; P-rth. During life and inoffensive personage and will 1,„ by the Welsh Methodist connexion of which hThas been for many years a deacon a hearty worker lT.re.a sympathy is felt throughout the town towards his bereaved children in their sad and sore trouble rendered more so by the fact of their having buried their dear mother a little over twelve months ago, and some other relatives since then. The funeral will take place at Bonvilstone 011 Monday, starting from the residence of the deceased at about 11 o'clock, liemuiscat mpace. 1 BLAENGARW. DEPARTURE OF REV. J. JONES (CURATE) The above gentleman preached his farewell sermon on Sunday evening last. His new sphere of labour will be Llansadwrn, Carmarthenshire. The congregation to which he has ministered are showing their regard for him in presenting him with a testimonial on° his departure from Blaengarw. We wish him every success in his new sphere. A meeting of the Liberal Association of the Garw Valley was held here on Tuesday evening. The pur- pose of the meeting was to consider the advisability of forming separate branches of the association at Blaen- garw, Pontycymmer, and Pontyrhyl, and also to select delegates to represent the valley at the Cwmavon meeting on Wednesday. It was resolved that a branch be formed for each locality, and that the separate branches meet together quarterly to discuss matters. As there were no persons present from Pontyrhil it was decided that the secretary write urging them to form a branch in that place. It is to be hoped that this new arrangement will be the means of infusing more life and interest in political matters throughout the valley, and that we may be thoroughly organised for the threatened fight at the forthcoming general election. The officers selected for the Blaengarw branch were Mr. Jacob Jones (chairman), Mr. H. LI. Davies (secretary), and Mr. D. Christopher (treasurer^ BLAENYCWM. DROWNED IX A BUCKET.—On Monday last a distressing fatal accident occurred at this place. It appears that a woman named Mrs. Hill, residing at 6, Stone Huts, left her infant child, aged 11 months, alone in the house whilst she left the house to obtain water from the well. She returned in about five minutes, and found the little one drowned in a bucket of cold water which had been left unguarded. LLANTWIT VARDRE. DEATH OF MR. THOMAS JOHN.—It is with deep regret that we have to announce the death of Mr. Thomas John, of Crosscade Farm. The sad event took place on Monday, after only a few days' illness. Deceased, who was widely known and much respected for his genial and kind disposition, was in his eightieth year. GROESWEN. DEATH.—Edith, the dear child of the Rev. C. Ta,welyn Thomas, Groeswen. died last Tuesday morning. The funeral will take place next Saturday evening, at 2.30 p.m. Anhawdd idd ei rhieni—beidio Bod yn brudd am dani Naturiol iawn yw tori I wyloar ei hoi hi. FRIEND. TREFOREST. STOPPAGE OF WORKS.—The Treforest and Rhyd- felen districts have suffered much owing to the stop- page of all the works in the neighbourhood. The Taff Vale Ironworks have been idle now for many years, and the Park Steelworks were stopped some months ago, and last of all the tin-plate works have been stopped, leaving the whole district in a very deplor- able condition. We trust that something will be done very soon to re-commence operations. Some of the tin-plate workers are to be seen working on the sewerage between Rhydfelen and Cardiff, others have gone away, and a good number walk about doing noth- ing. We hope and trust that the district will be seen in a flourishing state in a very short time. The coal has not been touched in the vale—that is the lower veins—and it is a wonder that some strong company could not be performed to sink, as the place is in such a favourable position for shipping facilities. TREORKY. A PROPOSED MEMORIAL.—A meeting of the com- mittee appointed some time ago to work up the memorial fund to the late Rev. J. S. Edwards, Ireorky, was held on Tuesday evening last, when it was decided that the secretaries, Mr. William Evans, miner's agent, Treorky, and Mr. Daniel Davies, Myrtle Hill, Pentre, should make arrangements for receiving su bscri ptions. YNYSYBWL. DEATH OF MR. EVAN JENKINS, JUNIOR.—Mr. Evan Jenkins, junior, Tylerfedw Farm, died rather suddenly on Wednesday morning, at the age of 31 years. He was only taken ill on Saturday.

PONTYPRIDDLOCAL BOABD. The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Ponty- pridd Local Board was held on Friday last, Mr. David Leyshon (chairman), presiding. The following members were also present :—Councillor J. Roberts, Treforest James James, J. Rowlands, J. Snape, M. Hague, P. Gowan, and Rees Rees. JOINT SEWERAGE BOARD. A discusssion took place respecting the relative merits of Messrs. Snape and Hague, both of whom were nominated to the vacant seat on the Pontv- pridd and Ystradyfodwg Joint Sewerage Board in the place of the late Rev. D. W. Williams, ALA., Fairfield, and terminated when Mr. Snape retired in favour of Mr. Hague, who was the senior member, and who was eventually unanimously elected. A short discussion was also indulged in with reference to the state of the Rhondda Road, where, it was alleged, the train rails protruded about three or four inches above the level of the road. THE PROPOSED LOAN. Mr. Councillor Roberts said he found they had resolved to borrow a certain sum of money for the purpose of carrying out the subsidiary drainage, and wanted to know whether the scheme em- braced the recommendations proposed by Messrs. Harpur and Chatterton.—The Surveyor in reply stated that Mr. Harpur's suggestion had been embodied in the scheme, but not Mr. Chatterton's what the latter gentleman objected to was a storm overflow. He did not object to the size of the pipes at all. Air. Gowan asked whether in the event of their deciding to have a storm overflow it would make difference in the Surveyor's estimate.—The Surveyor replied in the neg-ative. Councillor Roberts asked what was intended to be done with regard to the Cilfynydd district, and the dis- trict which the Board had applied for permission to have added to its boundaries.—The Surveyor said that the pipes which he intended layingdown were sufficiently large to take in all the extensions asked for. They went through Coedpenmaen and took the pipes through the Albion Colliery and on until they came to Cilfynydd.—Councillor Roberts: If you follow the road to Cilfynydd you will be able to take in Aberdare Junction.—The Survevor in reply said they were only going to drain a cer- tain district, and he had provided his pipes suffi- ciently large for that purpose. — Councillor Roberts My contention is that the pipes should be large enough to take in the extended district.— The Chairman thought they might leave this mat- ter alone until they heard from Air. Deacon. He did not think that at present, they should consider the issue raised by Councillor Roberts.—Mr Spragg (the deputy-clerk) thought it would be advisable that they should go into the details of the matter because these details would probably crop up at the approaching inquiry, and there would have to be some evidence given with regard to the scheme. —The Surveyor did not see why the question should be introduced. They were asking for a sum of money for certain purposes, and they could not plead prospective intentions.—Air. Snape agreed in the opinion that the Board had no power to borrow money in respect of anticipated works. —Mr. Councillor Roberts said that it was men- tioned at the County Council inquiry that the Aberdare Junction neighbourhood should be taken in.—The matter then dropped. THE COMMON. The Chairman said he had read in a local paper about a nuisance on the common. He thought the common had been let for grazing cattle, and not for horses.—It was mentioned in the course of a discussion which ensued that the land was sub-let for grazing purposes.—Councillor Roberts thought the Clerk should write to the farmer and ask him to refrain from sub-letting.—It was eventually resolved that the matter should come for re-con- sideration at the close of the contract. THE SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The Surveyor asked for instructions to secure limestone for metalling the roads, and it was de- cided that the matter be considered by the public works committee.—The Surveyor recommended that the plans submitted by Mr. Lewis, of Llandaff, of a proposed house in Berw-road be approved of. He also reported that the public works committee had visited Berw-road, and recommended the pro- posed improvement thereat. They had also visited the Clarence Theatre and the Glyntaff Quarry, and recommended certain improvements in the former, while in reference to the latter. Mr. Smythe,' the representative of the Alexandra Dock, Newport, had promised to send a tracing of the recommended diversion. PRIVATE IMPROVEMENTS. The members of the Treforest Ward recom- mended that the owners of property abutting the Malsters-road should be called upon to repair the road, so as to enable the Board to take over the same, and declare it a public highway.—On the proposition of Air. Hague it was agreed that the suggestion should be carried out. THE ROADMENS' WAGES. A letter was read from the roadmen applying for a small advance in their wages. They pointed out that rents were high, the coal was very dear, and that the cost of living generally was more nowadays than previously.—This matter was re- ferred to the finance committtee to report upon. THE SCAVENGING CONTRACT. The Surveyor sugested the advisability of the Board undertaking the whole of the scavenging, and the matter was referred to the public works committee. MISCELLANEOUS. Air. Rowlands, explained that the question of the paving of Tyvica-road had not yet been settled. because building was going on thereat, and some of the owners thought it advisable that the whole work should be done at once and not piecemeal. It would be a hardship to insist upon the work being carried out now.—The Board decided that the public works committee should visit the place and report on the matter.—The Surveyor stated that he would have the plans of the Rhonddr-road ready in the course of a few weeks.—The nuisance inspector reported that about a cart load of diseased sausages had been deposited on Berw- road, and that he had been unable to discover who had placed it there. The meat had since been buried.—The Board then rose.

PONTYPRIDD POLICE COURT. WEDNESDAY—Before Mr. Ignatius Wiliiams (sti- pendiary), Dr. H. X. Davies. Messrs. E. Edwards, and T. P. Jenkins. DRUNKENNESS AND ASSAULTS.—Several cases of drunkenness and assaults came on for hearing, and were summarily disposed of. STEALING BOOTS.—Thomas Evans, described as a baker, was brought up in custody charged with stealing a pair of boots from the shop of Air. D. Davies, of Pontypridd, on Wednesday last.-3h. Davies said defendant came to his shop on that day with another man, who asked to be shown some boots. During this time prisoner walked in and out of the shop. The man eventually went away, and witness, suspecting that something was wrong, followed them to the door, and soon missed a pair of boots. Witness again followed the men, and noticed that the prisoner had a bundle under- neath his coat. He accosted him on the way to the railway station. Witness then gave prisoner into custody.—Sergeant Jenkins proved the arrest, and defendant was sentenced to two months' hard labour. ROBBING A FELLOW LODGER.—Alfred Staple- ton, a seafaring man, was charged with stealing a sum of £ 5 10s., the property of Edward Williams, Ferndale. Complainant said he lived at Duffryn, and slept at defendant's father's house. He had Xi) 10s. in a box in the room where he slept. Defendant slept m the same room. On Tuesday morning last he missed the money from his box. and gave in- formation to the police.—Sergeant Davies said he arrested defendant on suspicion at Ferndale Rail- way Station, and charged him subsequently with the theft. Defendant said he took the money that morning, and had spent a lot of it with his mate. He had at the time only £1 14 41d.-The Bench sentenced him to two months' imprisonment with hard labour. ASSAULT AT HOPKINSTOWN.—Alice Warren charged Sarah Collins, of Hopkinstown, with assaulting her on the 3rd inst,—The case was dis- missed, each to pay her own costs. AN YNYSYBWL QUARREL.—Thomas Davies and James Davies, both of Ynysybwl, were charged with assaulting Evan Evans, of the same place, on June I.-Complainant said he came home late on the day in question, and his landlady, a Mrs. James, created a row. Defendants then came downstairs and tackled him.—The case was dis- missed but on a cross-summons, where Mrs. James charged Evan Evans, the complainant in the last case, with assaulting her. he was told to pay a fine of ;I.: 1. WERE THEY BONA FIDES :-Daniel Spooner and Eli Spooner were charged by Sergeant Alen- hennick with illegally representiing themselves to be hona Jidv travellers and calling for drink at the Ivor Hotel, Hopkinstown. Mr. Charles Alatthews defended, and said the men did not represent themselves as such.—The case was dismissed.

YSTHAD POLICE-COURT. MONDAY.—Before the Stipendiary (Air. Ignatius Williams). UNLAWFUL WOUNDING AT MAnDY. — John Daniel, a labourer, of Mardy, charged Richard Jones, collier, Mardy, with unlawfully wounding him on Saturday night last. Defendant burst the door in, and knocked complainant's wife. When he interfered Jones kicked them both and took hold of a dish and struck complainant with it. The doctor stitched the wound.—Catherine Daniels corroborated. Defendant said he was too drunk at the time to remember what he had done. but was sent to prison for two months with hard labour. ASSAULTING THE POLICE.—Alichael Cogoreen was charged with assaulting Police-constable Evans, of Pontypridd, on Saturday night last. The stationmaster asked the officer to turn away the prisoner, who was outside the station door. He was drunk and struck Evans, and was so violent that the latter had to handcuff him.—Fined 15s. or ten days' imprisonment. ASSAULT.—Mary Wood was summoned by Annie Brown, of Dinas, for assaulting her on the 2nd inst. Defendant rushed into the house after Mrs. Brown, dragged her hair and struck her in the face.—Defendant said they had been quarrelling, and Airs. Brown threatened her with an iron stand. —Sentenced to ten days' imprisonment. STEALING A DOG.—William Owen, Ystrad. was charged by David Evans, Heolfach. with stealing a dog on the 24th of May. He did not see it again until he saw it with the police.—Rosa Tregoning said defendant came to her house with the bitch. —Fined £1 or a fortnight. SELLING BEER WITHOUT A LICENCE.—Police- contable Poyntz charged Joseph Wynne and Wm. Jones, of Blaenycwm, the first with selling beer without a licence, and the latter with aiding and abetting. The constable said that on the 14th inst. he went to defendant's house with Police- constable Demarde and found Jones drinking. There was also beer in several vessels on the table. Since the issue of the summons. prisoner had absconded. Warrants were issued for their arrests. ASSAULT.—James Llewellyn charged James O'Shea, Ferndale, with assault. Mr. James Phillips defended.—Complainant said that on the HOth of May he was returning home from work, when O'Shea struck him on the face. Cross- examined, he said his wife kept seven lodgers. He did not quarrel with his wife, neither did O'Shea interfere between him and his wife. He did not strike defendant at all. but he had a stone in his hand with which he intended to strike him.— Walter Lloyd said he did not see the row, but saw Llewellyn a few minutes previously.—Alary Alorgans, of Pleasant Hill, Ferndale, said com- plainant's wife often came to her house when they quarrelled. She came on the day in question and dragged her out. She saw complainant strike defendant, but did not see the latter strike com- plainant.—James Watkins also gave evidence- The case was dismissed, complainant to pay all costs. CUTTING COAL I-ROM A VEIN.—The Marquis of Bute charged Frederick Gillard. of Blaenycwm, with cutting coal from a seam at the side of the river on the 4th inst.—Air. Jones, under-manager appeared on behalf of the Bute Estate.—The Stipendiary did not know under what Act they prosecuted. The man could not be charged with stealing the coal, for it was a piece of land which he had cut off, and coal, legally speaking, could not be called such until it had been dug from the ground. He would advise Lord Bute to proceed under some specific charge, such as malicious damage to property.—The case was then dismissed.