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EDUCATIONAL. THE CADOXTOS-BAMT GRAMMAR SCHOOL WILL RE-OPEN ox MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH, AT 9.30 A.M. For Terms, Prospectuses, &c., apply to the Headmaster, MR. R. G. SIORRIS, KENILWOKTH-KOAD, CADOXTOX. DAY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS. HEBBLE HOUSE, CADOXTON, BARRY. Principal 7 1 MISS BARSTOW. School duties were Resumed on August 5tk. 1891. BARRY PREPARATORY SCHOOL, ATHER- STONE, WINDSOR-ROAD. « PRINCIPAL :—MISS BURBIDG-E, R.A.M., Assisted by thoroughly efficient Governesses. Thorough English, French, Music, and otller Accomplishments. Kindergarten Taught. Next Term will commence September 14,1891. HOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, RECTORY-ROAD, CADOXTON-BARRY. PRINCIPAL MISS SMALL. Prospectus on application. A Class for Little Boys. FRENCH, Spanish, Italian, German, Private Tuition. Classes. Special Classes for Commercial Correspondence and Conversation. Candidates pre- pared for the Medical, Law, Civil Service, Excise and Customs Examinations Scholarships "through the pDot; I Arithmetic, Bookkeeping,Shorthand.—Mr. W Haines, Public Translator, 25, Park-street, Cardiff. DRAWING AND PAINTING IN OIL & WATER COLOURS, PASTEL, &-0. AB CALELDFRYN'S CLASSES meet on SATUR- DAYS, at the GEAIG SCHOOLS. PONTY- PRIDD. at 10.30 a.m., and at YNYSWSN SCHOOLS, TREORKI, at 3 p.m.—For terms, apply to Ab Caiedfryn. Artist, Pontypridd or, for Treorki Section, to Mr. E. R. Jones, Ynysweu House. MISS CALEDFRYN (late of the Royal Academy of Music, Lendon), is pr&r*.red so take. PUPILS fertile PIANOFORTE, VIOLIN, and ORGAN.— J —i or terras, aciaress oo ^t*1, Devon Villas, Ponty- pridd. SCHOOL ADVERTISEMENTS. — Principal:? of Private and other Schools will do well to adver- tise in the SfWrites Star, which circulates very largely in the South, East, Y»Test, and Rhondda. Di- visions of Glamorganshire. Quotations for a series may be had on application to the Manager, at the Office, Vere-street, Cadoxton, Barry, or of the local representatives. JAMES YrTC E7 I ¡ H I' Z 8 ,I i L I ¡; t:j P c; I :< The Modern Bakery and Restaurant, .¡ Regent-street and [(olion-road, B ARR YI) OCK. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL BAKER, PASTRY- COOK AND CONFECTIONER. PURVEYOR TO THE PRINCIPAL HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT. BREAKFAST BOLLS. FRENCH ROLLS. DINNER COBS. VIENNA BREAD. DIGESTIVE BREAD. JEWS' BREAD. SANDWICH LOAVES (all sizes), And a host of other Specialities Daily. "PRICES" A 1 PORK AND VEAL AND HAM PIES An Ordinary daily at One. Private Sitting and Bedrooms. Tea, Coffee, Cocoa, Chops, and Steaks at all times. Finest Hungarian. English, and American Flour, Wholesale and Retail, at prices which cannot be beaten (for Cash), delivered at a few minutes' notice. Always a Large Stock of leading makers only to select from. I do not try low-priced Flours. Huntley and Palmer's Biscuits—a great variety. Pattison's (the best) Sweets—a large stock. Cad- bury's Chocolate Goods—a varied assortment. Agent (cither Buying or Commission), whole- sale only for fresh farm butter, new-laid home-cured hams and bacon, poultry of all kinds, &c., &c., &c. ESTABLISHED 1840. SHOOTINGSEASON. GUNS G-TJNS! GUNS ALL KINDS. ALL PRICES. LOUIS BARKETT & SON, PAWNBROKERS AND OUTFITTERS, MAIN-STREET, BARRY DOCK TOWN ALSO AT 6 AND 7, CAROLINE-STBEET, AND 19, AND 49, BUTE-STREET, CARDIFF, Have always a Large Stock of MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CLOTHING, NEW AND SECOND HAND WATCHES, JEWELLERY, GUNS, BOOTS, BLANKETS, SHEETS, QUILTS, &c„ At the Lowest PossiblelPrices. SEAMEN'S ADVANCE NOTES CASHED. Most Money lent on all descriptions of Valuable Property, at 4d. per £ per month. WATERLOO HOUSE, HIGH STREET, BARRY. I STATIONERY OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. WELSH AND OTHER BOOKS IN STOCK. DRAPERY & FANCY GOODS WOOLS AND YARNS. TRY THE WATERLOO YARN. AAA 'ded into Sums of not less than ot/Ou I"/ £ 1,000, to be advanced on Mortgage —Apply, G. Alexander, Penvbryn, Cardiff. SCRB CURK FOR WORMS IN CHILDREN.— Kernicks' Vegetable Worm Lozenges. — Harmless, Strengthening. 7td. and Is. l £ d. per box,,with full direction, of all Stores.—ADVT. MILLIONS IN CHANCERY.—List of those who have Money in Chancery, free for 3d. Send and see if there is any money for you.—Address, Chancery Claim Agencv, 59, NewmM Street; London, W. PONTYPRIDD LOCAL BOARD. THE above Board are prepared to receive TEN- DERS FOR PRIVATE STREET IMPROVE- MENT WORKS. Plans and Specifications, and all Information to be obtained at the Surveyor's Office. Tenders, endorsed," Private Street Improvement Works." to be sent to Henry LL. GROVER, Esq., Clerk to the Board, not later than Thursday, 10th instant. The Board là) not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any tender. I EDWARD REES, Surveyor. "Local Board OfFce, Pontypridd, Sept. 3rd, 1R91. PONTYPRIDD Mm TENDERS FOR THE SUPPLY OF PRO- VISIONS, &c. A LL Persons desirous of CONTRACTING with A the Board of Guardians for the SUPPLY of PROVISIONS and other ARTICLES required for the Indoor and Outdoor Paupers during the Half-year ending the 22th March, 1?92. are requested to send to the Workhouse Sealed Tenders for the same on or before the Oth September, 1891. Forms of Tenders to be obtained at my Office. E. C. SPICKETT, CLERK. Pontypridd, 26th Aug.. 1891. TO BITILMRS AO CONTSACTOP.S. rpHE YSTR ADYFODWG SCHOOL BOARD I invite TENDERS for the ERECTION AND COMPLETION OF NEW SCHOOLS At CWMCLYDACH and TYLORSTOWN. Plans and specifications can be seen at the residence of Mr. J. Rees, Architect. Pentre, Ystrad. Tenders are to be delivered at the School Board Offices, on or before September 12th, 1891, endorsed, Tenders for Schools." The Board do not bind them- selves to accept the. lowest or any tender. W. G. HOWELL, Clerk to the Board. Pentre, July, 13th, 1891. PEOPLE'S PARK, PONTYPRIDD. PROPRIETORS AXD MANAGERS, MESSRS. POOLE & JAMES. SECRETARY MR. ALF. C. BEERE. The Finest Recreation Grounds in the Principality, rid," Cardiff Press. THE THIRD GRAND ATHLETIC SPORTS Will be held in the above Park on MABON'S DAY, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH. FOOT. BICYCLE, AND TROTTING RACES. BEST PRIZES IN THE DISTRICT. All Starts in the following Races '/muted 130 Ya.i.-JsOpen Handicap: First,iZei vg second prize, ;„ r<^ 'iVurrance, 2s ). Quarter-mile Upon Handici&Yi1 wice Round Bicycle Track): First prize, £6 second prize, £ 2 third prize, £ 1 (entrance. Is. SeL). Two Mile Noviccs'Bicyle Handicap: First prize, value £ 3 second prize, value £1 third prize, value 10s. (entrance, Is.). Four Miles Amateur Bicyelo Handicap: First prize, value f6; second prize,, vatue f2 third prize, value £1 (entrance, Is. 6d.). One' Mile and a Half Trotting Handicap First prize, ,£10; second prize, £ 3: third prize, £ 2 (entrance, 5s.). Entries Close Wednesday, September 2nd. Switch- back and Alpine Railways, and a host of other Attrac- tions. Gates open at 11.30 Sports commence at 12 noon. Entrance to the Park, 6d.; Enclosure. 6d. extra. No Re-admission. Refreshments of all kinds will be provided at reasonable prices. Tenders for Ground, Shows, Refreshments, Stalls, Entry Forms, and all information, apnlv the Secretary, ALFRED C. BEERE.—OCTOBER 5TH, BAND CONTEST. Grand Athletic Sports. Fireworks. &0.. [A CARD.] ALLAN J ^RATERS ARCHITECT & SCJRVETFOB. 15 3, YSTRAD ROAD, PENTRE, RHONDDA, Late an Assistant-Surveyor of the Barry and Cadoxton Local Board. THE PONTYPRIDD AND RRONDDA VALLEYS BILL-POSTING- COMPANY Have Splendid Bill Posting Stations all through the RHONDDA VALLEY, FERNDALE VALLEY, MOUNTAIN ASH, AND PONTYPRIDD. All Orders Promptly Executed. Special Attention paid to HANDBILLS.- For Terms and Particulars, apply to Mr. LEWIS J. WARD, Manager. Offices MILL-STREET, PONTYPRIDD. Secretary, Mr. W. SPICKETT, Solicitor, Court House-street. Collector, E. 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PONTYPRIDD. LAW.—There are 2G solicitors in Pontypri Id, says a. curious correspondent who wonders what tlicy all can get to do. He further adds that he remembers the time well when the town could boast of one only, and even that, at that time, was one too many. THE EXTENDED DISTRICT.-We understand that the proposed extended district of the Pontyprirlll Local Board comprises 100,000 acres of land, the rateable value of which will amount to about £ 120.000. The population is estimated at £25,000, and in' the course of a twelvemonth the large quantity of 800,000 tons of coal was brought to the surface in the proposed new district. ENTERTAINMENT AT SARDIS.—On Tuesday even- ing last a grand musical and literary entertainment was given at the Sardis Welsh Congregational Chapel, Pontypridd, by Mr. Powell Thomas, of London. Mr. W. Jones, Gellideg, presided over a fairly gool audience. The entertainment throughout was most attractive. WELSH DISESTABLISHMENT CAMPAIGN.—On Thursday next thc^ inauguration of the great Welsh Disestablishment Campaign will take place at Ponty- pridd, when the most prominent Welshmen of the day are expected to take part. The local committee are making every arrangement to accommodate visitors, and applications for tickets are rapidly coming in. Mr. Charles Morgan and Mr. Gwilym Hughes are the local agents to whom all applications for seats should be made. THE EFFECT OF DRINK.—It was a sad sight which met the gaze of our representative at the gates of the Pontypridd Workhouse one day last week. A qualified doctor named Morris Morris, about 35 years old, and a native of North Wales, was being carried in suffering from extreme exhaustion. For some time past the poor fellow had led a most dissipated life, and abandoned his profession. He was well known among the working classes of the two Rhondda's where he had occasionally worked underground as an ordinary labourer. He died early on Thursday morning. BURIAL BOARD EXTENSION. —During the last week influential meetings have been held at Glyntaff. Hopkinstown, Cilfynydd, and Pwllgwaun for the pur- pose of testing the feeling of the inhabitants with re- ference to the application which the Glyntaff Burial Board contemplate making for a special Act of Parlia- ment to extend their district. At each of these meet- ings resolutions were passed in favour of the Board's proposed action, and the matter will come forward for further consideration at the ordinary meeting of the Board to be held this (Friday) evening. PONTYPRIDD &C., BUILDING SOCIETY. — On Monday evening last the annual meeting of the share- holders of the Pontypridd, LIantrissant, Rhoiulda Valleys Permanent Benefit Building Society was held at the Town Hall Chambers, Mr. Daniel Williams (chairman of directors) presiding. The director's twenty-fifth annual report was sub- mitted, which showed that the investing share holders' capital was £5,588 more than at the end of the previous year. The property in hand had also been reduced from £6,95ï to £ 4,359, and properties to I the value of £665 had been disposed of during the year. The sum of 7,630 hid been advanced on mort- gage, while the profits of the year, including the balance brought forward, amounted to £603 17s. 8d. A bonus of one per cent. was declared in addition to the guaranteed dividend of five per cent. per annum, and the reserve fund now amounts to £1,730. It is satisfactory to note Lhat the public have considerable confidence in this society. The retiring directors, Mr. John Morgan, Councillor Richard Lewis, and Rev. W. Piirrv, were re-elected, as were also the auditors, Messrs. Joseph David and Morgan Morgan. "I suffered for months /from severe Cough and Tightness at the Chest. LEWIS'S PECTORAL BAL- RAlI is the only thing-that gave me relief."—13id. and 2s. 9ii. per bottle. RHONDDA VALLEY. NEW POSTAL ARRANGEMENTS.—We are glad to find that letters posted about an hour and a half later than at present at the offices named below, will be forwarded by the North mail despatched from Cardiff at 7.15 p.m., i <?., Treherbert, Ystrad Rhondda, Llwyn- ypia, Dinas, Porth, Ferndale. THE HARVEST.—A great quantity of hay has been spoilt iilt this valley owing to the severe weather—in fact about one-third of the hay of the district has not yet been harvested. The corn harvest, however, is not yet ripe, and hopes are entertained that September will be fine, and that it will be saved. TONYPANDY. FATAL ACCIDENT.—On Saturday, Ed. Beaton, a widower, liviug at No. 3, Glyntlwr-terraee, Llwynypia, was killed while following his employment as a shunter of waggons at the Glamorgan Colliery. His body was found about noon lying on the colliery siding. No one appears to have witnessed the accident. TREHERBERT. COLLIERY ACCIDENT.—On Sunday last a man named William Saxon, of Treherbert, succumbed to injuries received whilst working at the London and South Wsles Colliery on Thursday last. The deceased was driving some horses with trams of coal when one of the beasts bolted and Saxon was thrown from his seat under the tram, which went over him. YNYSYBWL. THE HARVEST.—Owing to the very severe weather experienced here during the last few weeks there are several fields of hay still uncut. and some that were mown sotne weeks ago still remains on the ground and has become almost rotten. I he grain is not yet ripe, and the damage done is not great. j L —- I TYLORSTOWN. SUNDAY SCHOOL TREAT.—On Monday last the Sunday schools of the various denominations had their annual'treat. LAYING MEMORIAL STONES. — The memorial stones of the new Wesleyan Chapel, Tyiorstown. were laid by the Rev D. Young, Cardiff; H. Pritcliard, Ferndale Miss Maggie Bevan, Fern- dale and Mr. Thomas Jones. After the ceremony had been performed and a prayer offered, an adjournment was made to the Board Schools where addresses were delivered by Revs. L. Morgan. Merthyr; D. Young, Cardiff, and others. The new Chapel will cost about £780, of which sum the mem- bers have already subscribed £166, besides which further donations were received as follows :—Miss Maggie Bevan. £10: a Friend, per Rev. H. Pritcliard, 1£10: Mr. R. Cory, J.P., Cardiff, £7; and the Rev. D. Young, £ 5. YSTRAD. BURIAL ÐOAllD E.T^C.TTGN.—A vestrv meeting was he'd T'rAirsday last at the parish offices, Pentre. tor the purp0se of Electing new members for the Ystradvfodwg Burial Board. The retiring members were Messrs. E. H. Davies. Evan Evans, and Thomas Jones. It was unanimously agreed to re-elbct the two first named, and to appoint Mr. A. Tudor to the seat rendered "vacant by the retirement of 3Ir. Thomas Jones. Messrs. J. Samuel and R. Morris were unani- mously re-elected auditors. MOUNTAIN ASH. DR. BATBS.—We are sorry to bear that this medical gentleman is about leaving the district under medical advice. He intends going on a voyage shortly, but before doing so remains for a time at Kent. LARCENY.—At the Aberdare Police-court on Tues- day, August 25th, two small boys named Gomer Thomas and Gwilym Davies, aged 11 and 9 respectively, were charged wit-h stealing cutlery, &c., from a van belongingto Mr. Lewis Williams, travelling auctioneer, of Swansea.—Prosecutor said that he had a van, and came to Mountain Ash during that week. On the ,18th nIt. at 10.30 he left it secured. The following morning he found one of the shutters broken in. and several of the articles (produced) missing.—Alfred Earl gave evidence as to buying some of the stolen articles from the prisoners.—Police-constable Jones deposed to arresting the defendants, and on being charged with the offence admitted to having Broken into the van.-—Defendant* proposed to fee dealt with summarily, and were each fined 158., or 14 days'im- prisonment. • THE FORTHCOMING AGRICULTURAL SHOW.— The above show will take place on Thursday next. and promises to be a great success. Already the entries especially of horses, are very numerous.
YSTRAD PETTY SESSIONS.
YSTRAD PETTY SESSIONS. r MONDAY.—Before Messrs. J. "Ignatius Williams and Alderman Morgan. COWARDLY ASSAULT OX A WOMAN.—Thomas Evans, Pontygwaith. was charged with assaulting and seriously wounding his landlady, Mrs. Mar-' g. rat Sandford. It appears that the man came home on Saturday last considerably the worse for drink, and without any provocation whatever struck her down and kicked her whilst on the floor.—Sentenced to three months' imprisonment. ASSAULT.—Mary Ann Clarke charged Elizabeth Broom, Treherbert, with assaulting^ her on the previous Friday.—On the day in question the complainant was passing the defendant's house when she was struck in the face. Later on in the day a bucketful of slops was thrown over her by Broom.—De-fc-ndant was ordered to keep the peace for six months, and to pay the cost of the summons. AN ASSAULT IN THE TRAIN.—Benjamin Jones, of Clydach Vale, was charged by Thomas Evans with assaulting him on the 22nd of August last. It appears that the defendant and complainant, toeether with a number of other men, had been drinking- together, when the .former charged Evans with hitting him. He than struck him in "he face and felled him. and subsequently kicked him. Lewis Davies also gave evidence, and said that he did not see the complainant striking Jones. Fined 4Cs., including costs. ASSAULTING THE POLICE.—John Evans, John Jones, John Malliphant, and Ivor Malliphant were charged with assaulting Police-constable Bowen, of Ferndale, on Saturday last. The con- stable, it appears, attempted to arrest some of the men. who were creating a disturbance, but when he interfered he was struck down, and received altogether about fifteen blows. Three other men- had struck him, but he had failed to identify them. Mr. H. W. Spowart appeared to defend, and the case was adjourned until Wednesday.
LLANTWIT-VAI?DliE SCHOOL BOARD.j
LLANTWIT-VAI?DliE SCHOOL BOARD. AN INSPECTOR OF SCHOOLS TO BE TACKLED. On Tuesday afternoon last the ordinary monthly meeting of the Llantwit-Vardre School Board was held at the Graig Schools, Pontypridd, when there were present—Messrs. J. Richards (chairman), D. Leyshon (vice-chairman), Councillor J. Roberts, Messrs. H. Morgan, and D. Bryant.1 THE INSPECTOR'S REPORT. Mr. Joseph David, head master of the Graig Schools, appeared in answer to the charge brought against hini by Mr. Short, H.M.I, of schools. It appeared from that gentleman's report of the ex- amination that the grammar and geography of the third and fifth standards were weak, and Mr. David explained that that was due to the fact that the teachers were girls, and they were unable to teach geography.—Councillor Roberts said the Board would like to be satisfied whether Mr. David had an efficient staff.—Mr. David replied that he did no. think any of his teachers could be charged with a neglect of duty. but the teachers should be so arranged as to allow the males to teach geo- graphy.—It was abo pointed out that the inspector complained of the irregularity of attendance and unpunctuality.—The Clerk pointed out that the inspector had brought these charges against the other school, but as a matter of fact he com- menced to inspect the school at 8.30 a.m., which was an hour before the proper time to begin.—A member Yes and kept them there until nearly two o'clock in order to suit his own convenience, that he might catch his train to go away. Mr. David pointed out that his. average was higher than most of the other schools, and he could not see why the inspector should complain of that.— Councillor Roberts doubted the rights of an in- spector to come to the school before the hour of commencement, and also the right to break the law by keeping children in for more than five hours.—Mr. David: He complains also of un- punctuality, but my boys were all seated at a quarter to eight. (Sensation.) Councillor Roberts I think we ought to write to the department and ask the inspector to deny the charge against the school. — Mr. Hopkin Morgan could not see why iuspectors should hurry through their work at all. The schools ought to get fair- play and he proposed that the clerk should write to the Education Department, and ask whether an inspector could commence to examine before the regular hours, and whether he could keep the children in for such a long time.—Councillor Roberts seconded, and it was unanimously carried. THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. The report of the School Management Com- mittee was read, and it was recommended that the clerk should write to Miss Bryant, of the Llantwit School, asking for an explanation of her absence —It was also reported that Mr. W. Morgan,. assistant at Treforest, had resigned, and the com- mittee recommended the Board to advertise for a successor. Several of the members bore excellent testimony to* the character and ability of Mr. Morgan, and regretted his loss.—After a short and rather breezy passage of words between Councillor Roberts and Mr. D. Leyshon with regaad to the absence of Miss Bryant, in the course of which it transpired that considerable enmity existed between the master and mistress of the Llantwit School, the report was adopted. ATTENDANCE AND FINANCE REPORTS. The School Attendance Committee's report re- commended that several parents should be summoned for neglecting to send their children to school, and the recommendation was adopted.— The financial report was also read and passed. FREE EDUCATION. Mr. D. Leyshon said it would be a good thing if circulars were printed and distributed through the district pointing out that the schools were now free. and that, in the interest of the ratepayers, it was to be hoped that the parents would send their children to school regularly.—Councillor Roberts We can also say that it was with reluctance we prosecuted the parents in the past, but in the future we shall be compelled to do so.—It was then agreed that the 3,000 circulars be printed and distributed. OTHER COMPLAINTS AGAINST THE INSPECTOR. There were also complaints against the inspec- tor's report from several other school teachers, at which the Board expressed their minds pretty freely, and hoped these things would be thoroughly thrashed out.—According to Councillor Roberts, Mr. Short had been very short indeed, and it was time he was hauled over the coals. It was decided that the Bible should be read twice a week throughout the year.
BRIDGEND DISTRICT NEWS
BRIDGEND DISTRICT NEWS ABERGWYNFI. THE SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY services in connection with the English Baptist Chapel of the above place were held on Sunday week last. The ser- vices were presided over in the most efficient manner by Mr. J. Richards, of Aberkenfig. In the morning a most able and practical .discourse was.delivered by the above-named person, who took for his subject the home at Bethany. We venture to state that, with the home at Bethany. We venture to state that, with the natural gifts which our young friend possesses, he will, if spared, rejoice in a brilliant future. The whole of the afternoon and evening was taken up with recita- the afternoon and evening was taken up with recita- tions, dialogues, which were of a choice character, and much credit is due to the teachers and superintendent for the excellent manner irvViuch things were carried out, and also the profi.oiency of all the reciters. The singing, which Was very gratifying-, was superintended by Mr. D. Davies, J. Gregory and the congregations were Very large at every service. TONDU. FOOTBALL.—The annual meeting of the Tondu Football Club was held in the Reading-room on the 17th ult., when there were over 60 present. Dr. Dick was voted to the chair, heing"supported by Messrs. W. H. Hitchings, J. W. Edwards. F. W. Nicholl, J. Cooke, W. T. Jones. E. Rees, and others. The follow- ing were elected officers for the season:—President, Mr. F. W. Nicholls (rc-elected); captain of 1st team, Mr. T. Recs vice-captain, Mr. W. T. Jones; captain A team, Mr. J. Hopkin vice-captain, Mr. D. John treasurer, Mr. J. Cooke (re-elected) hon. secretary, Mr. E. Hopkin (re-elected). The secretary and Mr. J. W. Edwards were elected representatives for the Welsh Rugby Union meeting. { « *■ —- n* BRYNCETHIN.' ATHLETIC MEETING.—An enthusiastic meeting of cricketer3 and1 footballers was held at the Dunraven Hotel on Friday evening, presided over by Mr. Richards. Several important matters were discussed, including the amalgamation of the cricket and foot- ball clubs, and a proposition to that effect was unani- mously carried. The following officers were appointed —President, Mr. B. Edwards; vice-president D. Jenkins; captain, J. Matthews; vice-captain' S. Adams; treasurer, A. Hibbs secretary, W. Lewis and the following to serve on the committee: Messrs. J.Jones, J. Williams, and T. Bailey. A field has been procured. The secretary will be'most pleased to arrange matches with any local teams. POXTYCLOWX. WELSH INDEPENDENT CHAPEL.—On behalf of the above church funds, a most enjoyable night of Welsh and English oratory otnsic and song was given here on Monday by the world-renowned elocutionist and musician, Mr. Powell Thomas, London, who proved himself an artist of the fust magnitude in a choice and varied, attractive and brilliant programme, overloaded with good things containing everything to to suit -the taste of a popular audience. Every news- paper in Great Britain has spread far and wide the surpassing merits of this incomparable entertainer, who can, unaided, sustain an audience for two hours, with a degree of brightness, power, and versatility altogether unsurpassed. He is great in both lan- guages, and affords ths keenest delight to his hearers. We never heard recitals interpreted so grandly as by this eloquent and forcible reciter, and his musical se- lections were marvellously well done. The committee are to be congratulated on his engagement. LLANTWIT MAJOR. THE SEVERE STORMS and heavy rains of the last three weeks have played sad havoc with the crops in this district, and farmers find it difficult to cut their corn as many fields are lying flat on the ground. Un- less a change for the better takes place very shortly this district, which is purely agricultural, will suffer severely. VISITORS to the town are numerous, Hotwithstand- ing the unfavourable weather, while large parties of excursionists daily visit our place. On Tuesday our sportsmen were early abroad, but the quantity of corn uncut and the heavy winds prevailing prevented heavy bags being made. THE CONSERVATIVE PARTY are known by the cognomen of u the stupid party," but at Llantwit they are determined to outdo Herod in that line of business. Conservatism and knowledge never flourished side by side,and of that fact the leaders at Llantwit seem well aware. But pshaw! What success can attend a scheme conceived of despair, born of desperation, and drawing out a lingering existence in the last stages of consump- tion. PENRHIWFER. TERRIBLE COLLIERY ACCIDENT.—On Saturday night, 22nd ult., a shocking accident occurred in the winding shaft of the Llysdwyn Steam Coal Pit, Pen- rhiwfer, resulting m the death of a pitman named John Edwards, and in the narrow escape of his com- panion, Mark Hook. OGMORE VALLEY. CALVARY ENGLISH BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL. —On Monday, 31st ult., the Wdultsof the above school, accompanied by a few friends; visited Southerndown. Arriving there at 9 a.m., the pleaaure-seeking party at once made for the beach, only leaving it to satisfy the cravings of the inner man. After partaking of these necessaries the party grouped together and sang se- veral of their favourite psalms and hymns. Notwith- standing the inclemency of the weather, the party returned at eve. fully satisfied with their day's outing. LECTUHE.—On Monday evening the Rev. T. D. -Mathias gave a lecture at Nantymoel on Who is the Greatest Conqueror." Owing to the inclemency of the weather the attendance was not large. The lec- turer treated his subject with marked ability He said that the man that conquered himself was the greatest conqueror. TYNEWYDD FAIR.—On Saturday, night Tynewydd was all alive with shows, sparring booths, cheap Jacks and quack doctors. These travelling nuisances were patronised by hundreds of people, and carried away a large amount of money from the place which could be utilized to a better purpose. TYNEWYDD. RESIGNATION —Mr Morgans, of the Tynewydd Schools, has tendered his resignation to the Board. He is leaving for the University College of Cardiff, and will enter early in October. He is very popular in the place, and quite the leader in athletics. He has captained the Oginore Valley athletes, both in cricket and football, with very creditable results It is ru- moured that his friends are organising a scheme to raise a testimonial fund in order to give practical evidence of the esteem m which he is undoubtedly held. MAESTEG. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES. These services were held last Sunday and Monday at Salem Baptist Chapel, when the Rev. C. Davies, Cardiff, and the Rev — Davies, Pontypridd, officiated. LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH. — The ordinary fortmgntly meeting of the above Board was held on Friday evening, August 25th, when there were present Messrs J Tamblyn (in the chair), Jenkin Evans, Joshua Williams, T. Rees, and T. King Davies Mr J. H. Thomas waited upon the Board to explain that unless permission were given to erect the new cottages in Rock-street, his proposed line of frontage, he would be compelled to bring matters to a crisis. After dis- cussing the question and taking the advice of the Clerk, it was resolved that the matter stand as at present.—The Surveyor reported that the cost of making a new drain in Castle-street would be £10 18s. 2d. This was ordered to be done immediately He also reported that the road leading to the Brithdir was fast approaching completion. A spring had broken out in Alma-road, which he hoped to remedy. The estimated cost of the proposed improvements in West- street would be £66, and in Ivor-street £83 19s. These estimates were ordered to be sent to Messrs. Rickards and Blosse, at Cardiff.—Thelmedical officer's report was gone into very carefully. With regard to" the suggestion that the.Board should purchase a dis- infecting apparatus, it was decided to ask the medical officer to recommend one to the Board. The inspector of nuisances was instructed to attend to the complaints made re the pail system, the cowsheds, &c.—Following this there was a. long discussion upon the water ques- tion, and eventually the clerk was ordered to write again to the secretary of North's Navigation Company rs the supply at Garnwen. The following plans were passed:—House in Castle-street for Mr. Daniel Jones, Queen's Hotel; 2 houses in West-street for Mr. Phillip Rogers and 5 huts for Mr. Thomas Manning at Caerau.—The surveyor was ordered to publish rewards of £1 to anyone who would report concerning boys and others breaking the water valves. BRITON FERRY. OBITUARY.—With regret we announce the death of Mr. John Williams, chief clerk in the Avan Hill Col- liery Company's officeB at Briton Ferry, who died on the 21st ult., after a very short illness. His burial on Wednesday last was well attended, though the rain fell in torrents. Deceased was 39 years of age. A.O.F.—The Briton Ferry branch of the Ancient Order of Foresters made a grand display on Saturday last. Such a fine procession of a friendly society has not been witnessed in the place for many years. The members on parade numbered about 9Q, twelve of whom were mounted in full characters the proces- sion was headed by the Briton Ferry Artillery Brass Band. CRICKET.—The Congregational C-C. played the Tonna. Church C.C. at Tonna on Saturday. The game was pleasant throughout, and favoured the former. Scores :—30 and 11 respectively. MUSICAL.—A meeting was held at the National Schoolroom on Monday to consider the advisability of forming a Male Voice Glee Party. Mr. D. L. Jones (Cynalaw) was elected president of the society, Mr. Thomas, Osterly-street, as secretary, and Mr. Thomas, Mansel-street, as treasurer. It was moved by Mr. Branche that a committee should he formed, consist- ing of one representative from each plac j of worship, which was carried. A vote of thanks to the vicar (Rev. Mr. Lewis) was proposed by Mr. Fred Thomas for his kindness in giving the use of the National Schoolroom to hold meetings and singing practices, seconded by Mr. Branche, and unanimously acceded to. Let us hope to hear more of it again, and that all true lovers of music in the Ferry will give the move- ment every encouragement. NEATH. FLOODS.—Neath and its district has suffered very much during the last week owing to the excessive floods. At Abprdulais the river Dulais rises very suddenly, and rushes down with an impetuous force to join the river Neath at the place to which Aberdiilais owes its name. It often takes the inhabitants of the houses on its banks unawares, and inundates their dwellings. This was the case on Wednesday night,and an amusing incident is connected therewith. In the excitement which prevailed during the flood there was a demand for the services of a midwife, and the water being so deep about the houses, and the midwife being of considerable bulk, she could not reach the house without some difficulty and danger. However, a neighbour, named Mrs. Williams, very bravely volun- teered to carry her across the flood, and thus she safely reached her destination, where she was so much needed, and a child was born into the world amidst the sullen roars of the waters, ft I OB NT.-—On Monday a fatal accident occurred on the Great Western Railway at Melincrythan. A man named Collins, a rollerman, from Brynamman, had been to the Eagle Tin-plate Works, which is to start soon, and where he had been engaged .to work, and was walking on the line near the crossing when he was struck by a passing express train and killed instan- taneously. He was struck on the back of the head, and the train passed over his legs, It is believed that the unfortunate man held an umbrella over the back of his head, which prevented his hearing the approach of the engine. > My little girl was troubled with a very bad Cough. I tried many remedies, but LEWIS'S PECTORAL BALSAM was by far the best."—In bottles 13.J,d. and 2s. 9d.
BRIDGEND BOARD OF GUARDIANS.
BRIDGEND BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The weekly meeting of this Board was held at the Union Workhouse on Saturday, when there were present Rev. F.. W. Edwards (ehairman), Messrs. Rees Thomas (Pyle), John Rees, W. Jonas, W. Howella (Wick), W. Howell (Pencoed), Richaj-d Thomas, T. L. Roberts, Edwin Williams. J. G. Loveluck, W. Jenkins, W. Hopkin, and Thomas Rees. Mr. Bircham, Her Majesty's Inspector, said in carefully examining the recent census returns, he was agreeably struck with the fact of the decrease of pauperism. But he would still more pleased to find, throughout the country a greater desire among the people to prepare for the vicissitudes of life, and not to depend upon the Workhouse for assistance. — Mr. Howell (Pencoed) said there could be no doubt that pauperism was declining in the country districts, especially when the infirm and sick were passing away, there would be very little applications for out-door relief. The young men were joining friendly societies, and if |n some peculiar straits a member of a friendly society applied for relief he should be liberally dealt with. He was afraid there was ofttimes at that Union a disposition to pinch the poor, which he did not approve of. If the coming winter, as they expected, would be a. hard one, he was not willing to starve the poor.—Mr. T. L. Roberts said he could assure Mr. Bircham that in Wales there was a shame in taking relief. His experience had been that the Welsh people did not apply for relief until at the last extremity.—Mr. Bircham said he did not mean to refer to Wales particularly, but to the country in general, and lie heartily agreed with Mr. Howell that when a member of a friendly society applied for relief he should be liberally dealt with. There should be a marked difference made between the provident and unpro- vident poor.—This was all the business., \Î
BRIDGEND LICENSING SESSIONS.
BRIDGEND LICENSING SESSIONS. On Saturday the annual licensing sessions was held, before Mr. R. W. Llewellyn (chairman), Rev. C. R. Knight, Messrs. C. P. Davies, W. S. Powell, R. L. Knight, and D. R. David.—An application was made to confirm the temporary transfer of the Bridge Inn, Bridgend, from Eli Evans to Thomas Morris.—Mr. David Lewis (barrister), instructed by Mr. R. C. Griffiths, solicitor, Bridgend, supported the application, and Mr. T. J. Hughes, for the Wesleyan chapel trustees, appeared to oppose. The premises are new. and are partly built upon the site of the old public-house under the above title but it was contended that the old inn had been coifipletely razed, and that no licence existed in respect of the new premises. The bulk of the magistrates held this view, and the application was refused.—Mr. D. W. Benson (barrister), in- structed by Messrs. Scale and David, solicitors, Bridgend, applied for the transfer of the beer licence of the Three Golden Cups, Southerndown, to a new hotel intended to be built at that water- ing place. It was further asked for the new premises that a spirit license be granted. Plans were put in showing, that a first-class house would be built, and that such a place of public resort was required.—The application was grantedô- Mr. Benson (instructed by Messrs. Scale and David) applied for the granting of a licence to a house to be built at Blaencarau, Maesteg, for the Bridgend Brewery.—Mr. D. Lewis (barrister), on behalf of the Navigatioii Hotel, and Mr. Charles also opposed the application in another interest; and Mr. Lewis also supported un application for ohe granting of a licence for a new hotel to be built in the same locality by Messrs. John Brothers, Abergarw Brewery. The Bench last year pro- visionally .granted a licence to the first-named applicant, buc it was not ratified by the licensing committee. The Bench now confirmed their de- cision of last year, and granted the application made on behalf of the Bridgend Brewery.—Mr. W. H. Hitchings, grocer, etc., of Tondu. was granted a license to sell wines and spirits off the premises.—John Jenkins, of the Tondu Arms Inn, Tondu, and Hopkin Hopkins, of the LlynYi Arms, at the same place, applied for spirit licences. Mr. Benson (barrister) appeared for the latter, and Mr. T. J. Hughes opposed. The licence was granted to the Llynvi Arms, and then Mr. Hughes applied for a grant to John Jenkins. Mr. Benson opposed, but the Bench granted it. The premises adjoin and are in the neighbourhood of the ironworks.
NANTYMOEL NEWS AND NOTES.
NANTYMOEL NEWS AND NOTES. THE SCAVENGING AT NANTYMOEL.—Tenders are now being invited for the scavenging of the dis- trict, and it is an opportune time to call attention to the unsatisfactory way in which it has been performed in this part of the valley. Some kind of an agree- ment should be entered into that the refuse should be carted away at some specified time for, as it is now, the unsightly heaps remain in the streets until the afternoon. I made inquiry from some of the residents of Commercial-road—the principal road—and was told that the refuse was cleared away any time between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. If this is the case in the main street, then the less important ones are still more badly treated. THE SURVEYOR AND HIS PRIVATE WORK.—It appears that the surveyor, Mr. Dawkin Williams, when appointed to his present position, commenced work with the understanding that all his time was "to be devoted to the services of the Board. It is a well- known fact that the surveyor disregards this agree- ment, for he undertakes considerable private work, and, as an instance, the plans for 50 cottages at Tynewydd may be mentioned as being his work. At his appoint- ment all the work was done by the surveyor personally, but subsequently he was allowed a clerk. Since then, on application fr?m him, an assistant surveyor was appointed, the Board believing him to have too much work. There is another aspect of the matter, too, which should most decidedly debar this official from drawing the plans of private people. All plans of proposed buildings are submitted to the overseer for his approval before such buildings can be erected. -It, therefore, bring about the anomaly that plans drawn I out by the surveyor are necessarily submitted to himself, and, of course, passed. We can understand how a man might pass by an irregularity in his own work which he would object to in the work of another.
OGMORE AND GARW LOCAL ,BOARD.
OGMORE AND GARW LOCAL BOARD. The monthly meeting of this Board was held at Brynmenin on Tuesday, when there were present —Messrs. J. Salathiel (in the chair). John Williams, Jenkin Williams, D. Edwards, J. Owen, J. Jones, J. Parry, T. Lewis, and T. Rees. The following tenders for scavenging were accepted :—Tynewydd, Mr. Fred John, for £ 36 5s.; Nantymoel, Mr. Elias John, for £46 16s.; Blaen- garw, Mr. T. Jones, for £ 46 10s. that of Gilfach was left in the hands of Mr. Jenkin Williams to settle.-On the motion of Mr. Salathiel, it was resolved to take over and make and metal Alexandra-road, Pontycymmer, within three months.-The Surveyor reported that complaints had been made to him about the supply of water in Garreg-road, Pontycymmer. He also laid before the Board tenders for cast-iron pipes, which would have to be used in the Ogmore sewer. He also produced an amended estate plan from Mr. Lewis, Greenmeadow, of a proposed new street near Ponty- rhil Station, to which he did not object. He approved of the plans of D. Morgan, Henry-street, Blaengarw, and George Gorst, Nantyrvchain, Pontycymmer.—The question of the Surveyor's salary was adjourned till the next meeting.-The Board decided, on the motion of Mr. Salathiel, to carry out the private improvements at Blaengarw with their own labour, and directed the Surveyor to get quotations for paving stones, &c.—The in- spector of nuisances and the medical officer were re-appointed, and the consideration of the appoint- ing of an assistant-inspector of nuisances was deferred till the next meeting.-Dr. Parry drew attention to the defective water supply in the Garw, and the Inspector of Nuisances gave further evidence on the point.-The Clerk was instructed to write to the Water Company, and threaten legal procesdings unless the supply was made better.- Dr. Parry gave notice of a motion that he would ask the Board to consider the question of the water supply at the next meeting.—The Inspector of Nuisances reported several complaints, and said that several nuisances were still existing although he had given notice for their removal.—On the motion of Dr. Parry, it was resolved that in future the Inspector be authorised to issue summonses through the Clerk in all such cases.-This was the principal business.
LLAXDYFODWG SCHOOL BOARD.
LLAXDYFODWG SCHOOL BOARD. The ordinary meeting of this Board was held at Xantymoel on Mondey, when there were present, Messrs. D. Evans (chairman), E. Griffiths, W. Abel, Rev. W. Griffiths, Enoch Jones, L. Griffiths, J. Williams, and D. Owen.—The Clerk reported thet the committee, who had been appointed at the last meeting to consider the question of salaries, recommended that the head-teacher of the Nanty- moel School should receive three-eights of the total grant; head-teacher, girls' department, three-tenths; head-teacher Craigrhiwlyn School, three-eighths; head-teachers of Glynogwr and Gilvach Goch Schools to receive about equal to last year. In lieu of the school peneathe head- teachers will receive a salary,—In the case of Mr. Jones, head-teacher, Nantymoel, the salary, instead of £91, will now be £105, exclusive of house.-After some discussion it was resolved, on the motion of Mr. Jones, that the question be adjourned to Monday next at Blackmill.-Mr. Price proposed that the Board adopt the Free Education Act.—The Clerk had prepared a tabular statement showing the amount received at present at the various, schools, and also the .increase under the Education Act, assuming the average attendance to be about the same. The state- ment showed that the total increase would be At Nantymoel, £56; at Craigrhiwglyn, £ 23 at Glynogwr, £ 8 at Gilfach Goch, 49 total increase to the parish, £ 93.—Mr. W. Abel considered that the appointment of one attendance officer for the whole parish would be more beneficial than the pre- sent system. He moved a resolution to that effect.- Mr. L. Griffiths seconded.—Mr. D. Price thought it was the duty of the head teachers to secure the at- tendance of the children.—Mr. Abel thought that it was outside the duties of the teachers.-The mo- tion was ultimately carried unanimously.—This WAS all the business.
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CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY.—The claims of this well-known Church society were ably set forth in our town on Sunday last by thp Rev. C. D. Snell, M.A. The rev. gentleman preached in the morning to a full congregation in Barry Church (on the hill), and in the evening in St. Paul's which was crowded. The collections at both services were most gratifying. On Monday evening a missionary meeting was held in the Public-hall, Barry, when Mr. Snell gave an intensely interesting account of the society's work in The Dark Continent." The sermons on Sunday, and also the lecture were very impressive and arous- ing, and the Church friends who had the pleasure of attending manifested deep interest and sympathy both by their attentiveness and liberality. The Rev. C. D. Snell will doubtless be a welcome visitor amongst those in Barry who have heard him. Canon Allen presided at the meeting, and was supported by other local friends of the C.M'.S, the clergy of the district, Dr. Powell, Mr. E. L. H. Reed, &c. The amount realised by the Missionary Sunday was £ 8 14s. 5d.
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