The South Wales Star

CADOXTON POLICE COURT. J. ill L>DA"s.—Before Mr. 0. H. Jones (eliaiiman), Genera! Lee, and Mr. S. H. Romiliy. UilSTS.—The assistant overseers of the vari- ous neighbouring parishes presented the jury lists, winch were signed by the Bench. RATE CASES.—The case against James Hare, of Cardiff, for non-payment of .:t:1 S3. 4J., rates stated to be due, was adjourned.—Alfred Sandey, Helton, was summoned for £1 123. 7d. rates. He alleged that the amount ought to have been pciid by a company of which he was manig.-r.—The Bench, however, ordered hun to pay. SCHOOL TENDANCE CASES.—.Joseph Derrick, Cadoxtonp.vas summoned for not sending his son George,' ten years, regularly to school. Mr. D. Griffiths, the attendace officer, said the boy had been absent 55 out of 7o possible attendances. An alternative order of 5s. was ordered to be made.—Evan Davies, who had been fined before, was fined 5s. for not seeing that his child regularly attended school. The lad had been absent S3 of 76 times.—The summons against Charles Turner was dismissed, as a letter was produced from the master of the Barry Schools stating that they had 110 room for the lad until after the examination.—John Arnold was summoned because of the irregular attendance of his stepson, Lewis John Clarke. The boy had been absent 18 out of 76 times. An order for regular attendance was made. BIRCHELL APPEARS AS COMPLAINANT.—Wm. Birchell, boarding-house keeper, Cadoxton, summoned Absalom Ashcroft, a seannn, for breaking a window bailie 7s. 31.—Tuc amount was ordered to be paid with costs. CHAKGE AGAINST A BILL-POSTER. — William Reeves, bill-poster, Cadoxton, was charged with assaulting Maria Headley, who lives at Huntley. —-Prosecutrix stated that the defendant, who pre- viously lodged at her house, came there on the morning of the 14th inst., threw the contents of his paste-bucket upon her, and hit her on the back with the bucket. If the paste had been hot it would have scalded her. (Laughter.) He afterwards went for her husband. Witnesses were called on either side.—The Bench fined defendant 5s. A FURNITURE DEALER CHARGED WITH ASSAULT.—Edward Hutchins, furniture dealer, Barry Dock, was charged with assaulting Ellen Lee, a mar- ried woman, on the 17th inst. Mr. Reed defended. -The complainant had hired six chairs from defen- dant and got nackward in the payments, the sum of 8s. becoming due. Defendant went for the chairs, and the plaintiff objecting to his taking them away, he—so it was alleged—struck her three times, knocking her to the ground.—The defencc was a complete denial of the assault, and there was a cross-summons for assault. —Both summonses were dismissed. DRUNKENNESS.—The following persons were fined for being drunk :—Kate Taylor, 5s.; Charles Harrold, 5s. 6d. George Elstan, 2s. ad.; Mary Jones, 5s. James McGuire, 5s., and Mary Bailey, 5s.

POXTYPRIDD. GAZETTE NEWS.—The bankruptcy is announced of Rees Williams, Tan-street, Pontypridd, painter and decorator. First meeting, September 26th, at the Official Receiver's, Merthyr Tydfil public examina- tion, September 29th. at the Court-house, Pontypridd. THE RHONDDA ROAD.—Some time ago a meeting was held at the Rhondda Chapel with reference to the above road, and the surveyor of the Local Board was asked to prepare tracings of the proposed im- provements to be submitted to a meeting of owners and members of the board, which will be held at the same place this (Friday) evening. AMBULANCE CLASSES.—A strong desire exists in this town that the St. John's Ambulance classes, so ably conducted during last winter by Dr. Alfred Evans, will be re-opened for the coming winter months. Perhaps it is not generally known that several of the members instructed last winter rendered valuable assistance to the unfortunate persons who were injured at the recent railway collision. EMIGRATION AGENCY.—It may be of interest to those who intend emigrating from Pontypridd and the Rhondda Valleys to know that Mr. James Roberts, the Graig Post-office, is the emigration agent for this part of Glamorganshire, and is an authorised and licenced agent for about 30 steamers. It has .come recently within our knowledge that some of the in- habitants of Pontypridd booked from Pontypridd to America and back are loud in their praises of Mr. Roberts' system, for not only does he secure comfort- able berths for passengers, but also makes arrange- ments for their comfort at the seaport towns where they embark, and gives advice on shipping matters free. As Mr. Roberts is one of the Pontypridd agents of the South S'nr, we have a personal acquaint- ance with him, and can heartily recommend all intend- ing passengers to trust themselves to his care. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES were, on Sunday and Monday last, held in connection with the St. David's Calvimstic Methociist Church, Pontypridd, when the Rev. H. Barrow Williams, Llandudno, officiated on Sunday, and the Rev. J. G. Davies, Aberystwith. on Monday evening. The congregations during both days were very large, and the chapel was literally packed" on Sunday evening. The collections, which were made towards the liquidation of the debt remaining on the chapel, amounted to a considerable sin". We are glad to be able to state that the church, which is under the pastoral care of the Rev. W. Henry, is in a very pr03pepnls condition. BUFFALO BILL'S WILD WEST.—During the early part of this week hundreds of the inhabitants of Pontypridd and the Rhondda Valley journeyed to Cardiff to witness the 'above-named exhibition, and the railway piatlorm, upon the arrival and departure of each train, is in a most crowded condition. The Taff Vale Railway Company have been obliged to run several special trains IN order to accommodate the extraordinary number of passengers. THE JUNIOR TEXXIS CLUB.—()N Thursday after- noon last the third annual tea took place of the Ponty- pridd Junior Tennis Club, of which Mr. R. H. Morgan, M.A., head-master of the Heath School, is the secretary. It had been proposed to entertain the youngsters on the ground, but owing to the inclemency of the weather an adjournment had to be made to the Maltster's Hotel, where tables iaden with good things had heen prepared in a room kindly lent for the occasion by Mr. Williams. The young people to the number of about 80, sat down to a splendid tea, over which Mrs. Howard, Mrs. Key, Mrs. Delaney, Mrs. Lougher, Miss Roberts, and Miss Grant presided. When tea was over a couple of hours were mirthfully spent in the hearty enjoyment of innocent games. "A MAD PASSrox" is the title of the play which occupies the boards at the Clarence Theatre this week, and is well acted throughout. We also notice that the energetic lessee, Mr. Will Smithson, has erected two boxes on both sides of the dress circle. It is only fair, however, to point out that some means'should be taken to avoid the dangerous draughts to which the occupiers of the seats in the dress circle are subjected. J: THE INCORPORATION OF THE TOWN.—This (Friday) afternoon a large and influential deputation from the Pontypridd Chamber of Trade will wait upon the Local Board with a view to obtaining their aid in the agitation recently commenced for obtaining 1l. charter of incorporation for the town. We undcr- stand that the majority of the members of the Local Board are in favour of the project. M EDICAL SUCCESS.—Mr. Thomas Ditvics, the son of Mr. T. Davies, Havod, has passed the examination in arts, recently held by the Apothecaries Society, London. We understand that Mr. Davies was specially prepared by Mr. J. F. MacLane, and that he has obtained a certificate entitling him to register himself as medical student. "Whenever I have.symptoma of Hoarseness coming on, I always fly to my favourite remedy, LEWIS'S PECTORAL BALSAM, take A dose or two, and am right again."—Is. lid. and 2s. sa. per bottle.

TYLORSTOWN. CHILDREN'S TREAT.—Through the generosity of Mr. and Mrs Kirkhouse and Miss Williams, Ty'ny- bedw, the children of the Tylorstown Board Schools, as well as the members of the Church choir and others to the number of 600, were on Wednesday last treated to an excellent repast oc tea and cake. After tea the children adjourned to a field on the Ty'nybedw Estate and indulged in healthy and innocent games, after which sweets and biscuits were supplied to each child.

EFFAIL ISAF. THE SUNDAY SCHOOL of the Congregational Church of above place had its annual treat in the shape of a tea party on Thursday (in last week). The weather was not at all favourable, and yet a great number came together, and did ample justice to the good things provided. There was no open air amuse- ment, but after tea was over a very good programme was gone through, including speeches, recitations, and singing. We had solos, duetts and choruses on the whole the evening proved a very enjoyable one. THE CALVIXISTIC METHODISTS at Bryntirion also had their tea meeting on the same day.

TREHERBERT. FATAL ACCIDENT.—On Monday night last an old man named John Pugh, a collier, residing at Dunraven-street, Treherbert, met with a sad death while at his work in the yard seam of the Bute Merthyr Colliery. It appears that a large amount of coal fell on the poor fellow and crushed him to death before his comrades could extflcate him from his pain- ful position.

YSTRAD. PROPOSED LIBRARY.—We understand that the workmen of the Maindy and Dwllfa Collieries have decided to appropriate the poundage which they pre- viously paid to the elementary school towar<1s the erection of a library to be erected near the station. This is a step in the right direction. TUB GAS AND WATER COMPANY.—This com- pany is now offering £10 shares for sale at a price of fl2 10s., that is at the same rate as they are held by the present shareholders. The Company seems to be well conducted, and we have, no doubt, that the shares will be taken np without delay. THE CYMMRODORION SOCIETY.—As most of our readers know, the Rhondda Cymmrodorion Society, which holds its meetings at Ystrad, has been in exis- tence for some years, and can now boast of a very large number of members. A most interesting and elevating programme has been arranged for the en- suing winter season, and among other prominent men who will address the society we find the names of the Rev. J. Morgan Jones, Cardiff; Rev. W. Morris. F.R.G.S., Treorky Rev. W. Lewis, B.A., on Kindergarten Manual Training in Germany," and Alderman J. Jones Griffiths on "Cenedlgarwch."

T, BOOTS FOR THE MILLION SIIOES FOR ALL CLASSES i SLIPPERS TO SUIT ALL CALL AT HOCKIXGS' For all kinds of BEST-MADE BOOTS, and you will surely be satisfied. REPAIRS NEATLY AND CHEAPLY EXECUTED "YITli PROMPT DESPATCH. NOTE ADDRESS J. HOCKING, 6] CAROLINE-STREET, BRIDGEND. "dmuayei-PLAOE- KETRESHMT ROOMS, (Near the New Bridge, BRIDGEND.) z!l JJOT J^INXERS JJAILY. ELL-AIRED BEDS. TV JD IIENRY BALL. [A CARD.] Allas J. YVATERS AUCHITECT SCRVEYOS. 13 G NOLTON-STREET, BILIDCEXD, Late an Assistant-Surveyor of the Barry and Cadoxton Local Board. UPHOLSTERY CABINET-MAKING!! C. PRESTON, 13, COITY-S THEET, BRIDGEND, IS NOW PREPARED TO EXECUTE ALL K: D.S OF THE ABOVE CLASS OF WOIU: WITH NEATNESS, DESPATCH, AND AT REASONABLE PRICES. THE JpARMERS' gUPPLY gTORES. THE SEASONS GOODS. HAY PIKES (PARKE'S WARRANTED). ALL SIZES. HAY EASES (NATURAL FORK). SHEEP SHEARS BARLEY F £ KKS, SPARS (LONG AND SHORT). GALVANISED CORRUGATED SHEETS FOR ROOFING. CHURXS, CHEESE PRESSES, AXD VATS. MILK-PANS, MILKING BUCKETS, AXD ALL DAIRY UTENSILS KEPT IX STOCK. CRAGOE AND BROWN, BBIDGEXD. II TEA. r S ^'E say that TEA conaes from ( India, China, and an Island called Ceylon, but my 3IOTHER says the BEST TEA SHE EVER BOUGHT comes from J. W. ROBERTS, i I TEA MERCHANT, I BRIDGEND. I I EAGLE IMPLEMENT, SEED, AND MANURE STORES. LT-JL COWBRIDSE. EJOHN begs to inform FARMERS AND « OTHERS that he has a large lot of IIO ME- QROWV CLOVERS from the neighbourhood of Llancarvan and Penmark, imported ITALIAN RYE GRASS, splendid ALSYKE WHITE DUTCH TBEFOiJj, all of g-ood samples. Home-grown old ECit SANFOIN. Growers' names given. Agent for Adam's Celebrated Manures. A LARGE STOCK OF SEASON'S IMPLEMENTS. AN INSPECTION INVITED.

BRIDGEKD POLICE-COURT. SATURDAY-—Before Mr. R. W. Llewellyn (chair- man). Rev. C. R. Knight, Messrs. C. P. Davies. W. S. Powell. R. L. Knight, and Col. Warlow. BREACH OF MINES REGULATIONS.—Mr. H. J. G. Barrow, colliery manager, Maesteg. summoned Joshua Nance, of Princess-street, Maesteg. for committing a breach of General Rule eight of the colliery regulations.—Defendant pleaded guilty, and said that he was not aware of the fact that his lamp wa.s unlocked.—This case was dismissed.—In a similar case against D. Jones, collier, Llwydarth- road Mr. Barrow instructed Mr. T. J. Hughes (who was in Coun). when the case WAS partly heard, who contended the point with the Bench of possessing unlocked lamps without knowing them to be so, and ultimately this de- fendant was fined £ 2 including costs. ALLEGED CRCEL TREATMENT OF CHILDREN.— Harriet Young, a married woman, living at New- castle, Bridgend, was proceeded against by Mr. 11. H. Cox, on behalf of the Guardians of the Bridg- end and Cowbridge Union, for cruelly iil- treating two of her children by shutting them out at night.—Morgan Elias proved that the children had been turned out, but knew nothing about the general character of the woman.—Wallington Young, the oldest of the two children, was ex- amined unsworn, and said that his mother moved him out because he would not fetch beer for her. —Defendant herself said she could not maintain herself, and had asked for relief but had been re- fused. She was, however, offered the workhouse, but she would not go there when she could main- tain herself outside.—Case dismissed. A SLIGHT PROVOCATION.—A charge against John Evans, for whom Mr. T.J. Hughes appeared, for a breach of the peace, brought by Mary Davies' living near hlill at Aber House, Nantymotl. was dismissed when only complainant had been heard. A HUSBAND THREATEN* HIS WIFE.—Margaret Howells, of Laleston. Bridgend, obtained an order for peace sureties against, her husband, Thomas Howells, a labourer, who had threatened her on one or two occasions, and of whom she was really afraid. The sureties were, himself in £ 10, and two sureties of £5 each, to be of good behaviour for a period of six months and to pay costs, 10s. 6d. —A case brought by Edward Thcmas, Newcastle, Bridgend, against William Ford, tailor, for peace sureties were dismissed. ILLEGITIMACY.—Mary Powell, 5, Nantymoel- row, Nantymoel, obtained a bastardy order for 2s. Gd. weekly, with 35s. 2d. costs and advocate's fee, against Thomas Jones, Yale View-terrace, Nantymoel, who did not appear.—A similar order was made against Eleazer Phillips, collier. 21, Penygraig-road. Penygraig. to maintain the child of Eliza Jane Evans. Tynewydd, Ogmore Yale. FAILING TO MAINTAIN AGED PARENTS.—Two brothers living in Grange Town, Yorkshire, named respectively John and David Evans, were proceeded against by the Poor-law guardians to contribute towards the maintenance Gf their parents, Joseph Evans, aged 72, and Mary, aged 70, who were re- turned as chargeable to their common fund.—John Evans was ordered to pay Is. 6d. a week and 12s. costs, but no order was made against David Evans. ASSAULTS.—John Bcundy. 11, Rowland-terrace, Nantymoel. labourer, charged James Thomas, Pem- broke-terrace, with assaulting him on the previous Monday evening.—Defendant, who did not appear, was fined 20s., including costs.—Frederick Davies, for assaulting John Clee. Blaengarw. at the Nant- hir Hotel, on the previous Saturday night, was fined 40s. including costs. SECOND COURT.—At the second court 20 cases of drunkenness were disposed of.—The Llangeinor School Board, represented by their attendance officer, Mr. T. W. Job, obtained nine convictions against parents residing within the district for neglecting to send their children to school, and 2s. 6d. fines were imposed. Some were let off with the usual order. MONDAY.—Before Mr. C. P. Davies, M the Cleric's Office. VAGRANCY.—John Owen and Agnes Hall. who were described as having no fixed abode," were found by Police-constable Benjamin James sleep- ing near a lime-kiln on the road leading from Laleston to Bridgend, while in possession of means to obtain lodgings.—Police-constable Rees deposed to the two defendants hanging about the town lately, and had received complaints regarding them.—Sentenced each to seven days in Cardiff Prison.

A BRIDGEND MAN MISSING FROM IllS HOME. Our Bridgend correspondent, writing on Thurs- day, says :—Great anxiety prevails here regarding the whereabouts of a person named John Morgan, a carpenter, living at Cefn Glas-road, Bridgend, who has been missing for about a week. It appears from current statements that he has slept at a house near where he lived with his wife, owing to finding his own door locked, and in the morning went out. since which time he has not been heard of. Our correspondent understands that the police are actively engaged in endeavouring to ascertain his whereabouts.

LLANDYFODWfl SCHOOL BOARD. The monthly meeting of this Board was held at Nantymoel on Monday last, when there were pre- sent—Messrs. D. Evans (in the chair), J. Abel, Lewis Griffiths, Jenkin Williams, Daniel Price, Enoch Jones, and the Rev. W. Griffiths (Black- mill).—Only one application was received for the post of schoolmistress of Craigrhywglyn School, viz., Miss E. M. Davies, 22, Bridge-street, Merthyr. —Mr. J. Abel proposed that she be appointed: this was seconded and carried.—Fifty-five applications were received for the post of attendance officer, the names and testimonials of whom were read out. Ultimately Mr. George Jones, Nantymoel, was appointed at a salary of :1.:55 a year, the whole of his time to be devoted to the service of the Board.—This was all the important business.

NANTYMOEL InEVVS AND N UTES. A HARD CASE AT NANTYMOEL.—There is a person living at Nantymoel who was a personal friend of Mr. David Davies, LIandinam, personal at least in his younger days. I refer to the old man Woosnftm, who is now quite helpless with rheumatism. The old man has many tales to tell of the coal king, how they used to play together, and of the frequent thrashings he g" \"C and received from him. When fortune smiled on his former playmate Woosnian became one of his employees, and it is said that he has worked very hard too during his life. It was generally thought by all acquainted with these circumstances that. Mr. Davies would certainly have left a small pittance out of his boundless wealth which would suffice to keep the old man from privation. It had even got noised Ubio.id that 5s. a day had actually been left him, and when the truth was made known that he whom he cherished so much had forgotten hilU, the pOOl" olc1 nun felt it 1>:ee111y. Possibly if the son knew of the case something might be done yet. THE ILLNESS OF REV. W. JONES, M.A.—This reverend gentlemen has been h.id up with a severe cold, and on Sunday was unable to occupy the pulpit at Dinam. THE HUMANE TREATMENT OF A TEACHER HY A SCHOOL BOARD.—it is pretty well-known in Nantymoel that Miss Catherine Phillips, assistant mistress at the Wyndham School, has not been able to attend school for some months owing to the serious statelet her health, but it may not be so well known that when the matter was reported to the Board they very generously voted that her salary should continue. This must be gratifying to Miss Phillips who is thus above the necessity of accepting the charity of others, and the action redounds to the credit of a public body who can when occasion calls for it deal with their officials with praiseworthy consideration. A TEA MEETING was held at the Hope Mission Chapel on Monday. THE FARMERS AXD THEIR TROUBLES.—The outlook for the fanners is most depressing. The sum- mer is now completely gone, and there is no hope of getting in the remainder of the hay. One farmer in the neighbourhood is about to hold a sale of the stock knowing that he has not the means of providing for the cattle during the coming winter. ° THE SCIENCE CLASSES.—It is gratif3'ing to learn that a considerable number have enrolled taemseK-es as students in the Mathematic Classes, and it is to be hoped tuat this attempt at science teaching will be eminently successful, it would be well to ooint out that the first stage in this subject is well adanted to the neeos of iiiose intending* to sit for "mining certificates. 0 THE LLAXDYt-ODWG SCHOOL BOARD.—A meet- ing of the above board was held on Monday at the Dinam Vestry, when there were presoent" Mr. D. Evans (in the c-hnir). Messrs. Price, L. Griffiths, E". Griffiths. J. Wil.iams, J. Abel. E. Jones, and the lie- W. Gri.'Ilths. APPOINTMENT OF IXFAXT MISTRESS. — Miss Davies (trained at Swansea) was appointed mistress of the Infant Department at Craigrhivvglyn School at a salary of £50 per annum. Miss Davies is at present seriing Cmier the Merthyr Tyufii School Board. APPOINTMENT OF ATTENDANCE OFFICER — There were 23 applicants for this post, and the names were read over. Mr. Evans proposed that D. Williams, Nantymoel, be appointed. Air. L. Griffiths proposed George Jones, Mr. Price proposed Charles Thomas, Mr. E. Jones proposed Samuel Evans, the Rev. W. Griffiths proposed Moses Lewis, and Mr. J. Abel proposed William James. Two only of these propositions were seconded, viz., D. Williams and George Jones, and the result of the vote was five for Jones and three for Williams. Jones will begin his work in October at a salary of £55 a year. MR. D. PRICE AND HIS YOTK-An amusing cir- cumstance occurred in the course of the appointment of attendance officer. Mr. Price proposed Charles Thomas, then he seconded George Jones' appoint- ment, hoping in this way to get some one to second his motion, but his motion was not seconded and conse- quently fell through. Finally, when it came to v<Jt-ing Mr. Price lecorded his vote in favour of D. Williams, so that he.proposed one, seconded another, and finally voted for a fiird. Possibly Mr. Price had pledged himself to sup port each of the three candi- dates, and aciopte 1 this ingenious method of ^leasing them ail.

PEXTRE. ODDFELLOWSHIP.—-The anniversary of the Loyal Raglan Hal] Lodge I.O.O.F.M.U., Pentre, was held on Saturday last, when about 220 members, headed by the Ton Brass Band marched, through the principal streets of the town. On their return to the lodge-room a meet- ing was held, presided over by Bro. J. R. James, M.B., and the Bros. John Francis and William Prosser were presented by the lodge with oil-paintings of them- selves as a token of esteem for services rendered in bringing new members to the lodge. Songs were also given by several of the members, and a most enjoy- able evening was spent. We are informed that the lodge now numbers 500 adults and 60 junior members

PORTH. HOLSE COAL ASSOCIATION.—A meeting of the Rhondda House Coal Miners' Association was held at the Washington Hotel, Porth, on Monday evening last, Mr. William Aston in the chair.—It was unanimously resolved thst the_Mynachty miners should be advised to reject the offer of the masters to introduce the system of screen boxes as the proposals for allowing the bottom coal to remain, and filling the top only. With reference to the Black Grove Colliery dispute, it was decided to refer the question to the workmen and the miners' agent for consideration, and should they fail to agree with the masters, the men would bo advised to tender their notices to terminate contracts. PROPOSED GRAND EISTEDDFOD—On Tuesday evening last a meeting was held at the Temperance Hotel, Porth. Mr. Thomas Richards, manager of the Coedcae Colliery, in the chair, for the purpose of making arrangements for the holding of a grand ei: teddfod at Porth some time next summer, the proceeds of which would be devoted to the funds for the pro- posed Cottage Hospital at Porth. There was a large attendance, an 1 after some discussion it was decided to hold the eisteddfod on the 8th of June, and that the first prize in the chief choral competition should be 100 guineas. Another meeting will soon be held to appoint a committee and officials.

MOUNTAIN ASH. COLLIERY DISPUTE.—-It has been asserted by the m rangers of the Messrs. Nixon's Colliery that a majo- rity of the men are against the proposed strike at the colliery, and in order to test the feeling of the work- men ballot papers wiil bo distributed at the workings on Wednesday, and the men will be asked to record their votes for or arainst a strike. FREE EDUCATION.—We understand that the managers of the Roman Catholic Schools iu this town have decided to avail themselves of the provision of the Free Education Act. PROPOSED CHAMBER OF TRADE.—A meetiug of tradesmen and ethers was held on Wednesday evening last, under the presidency of Mr. J. W. Jones, to dis- cuss the advisability of forfiiing a Chamber of Trade for the tovvn;- and after some discussion, it was resolved to do so, and at trie next meeting the officeri will be elected. It was also decided to petition the Great Western Railway Company to arrange the running of an early morning train between Pontypool Road and Swansea. PRESENTATION TO DR. BATES.—A public meet- ing was held at the Bruce's Arms on Thursday night last, Mr. J, Greenhow in the chair, for the purpose of presenting Dr. Bates with a testimonial as a mark of the esteem in which he is held by the inhabitants of Mountain Ash. The learned gentleman, who has been in the town for many years, and in consequence of ill-health has been advised to give up the profession. The testimonial took the form of a purse of gold, con- taining £51, which was presented by Mr. W. P. Bov/den. Dr. Bates suitably thanked the meeting for their kindness and sympathy. ANOTHER TESTIMONIAL.—On Thursday evening a committee meeting was held at the Coffee Tavern Mountain Ash, when the chair was occupied by Dr: J. H. Owen, postmaster, in order to decide what form the proposed testimonial to the Rev. J. G. Howell should take. The rev. gentleman, who has been for some months in a state of ill-health is now rapidly recovering, and, we are glad to state, has resumed his ministerial duties. It was decided that the presenta- tion should take the form of an address and a purse of gold, and it was resolved to ask Lord Aberdare, who has contributed £5 towards the testinnnial, to present the same.

RHYDFELEX. MARRIAGE.—On Thursday morning, the 17th inst., Ebenezer Congregational Chapel at this place had its gallery packed with people eager to witness the marriage of the minister of the church, the Rev. D. G. Evans, to Miss Annie, the daughter of Mr. D. Jones, contractor, Treforest. Taking part in the marriage ceremony the young couple had the satisfaction to find so many of the neighbours, the Revs. J. Davies (Taihirion), Tawel- fryn Thomas (Groeswen), W. I. Morris (Pontypridd), and R. E. Williams (Cilfynydd). After the ceremony the young couple underwent several showers of rice. Attending and acting as best man and bridesmaids were his brother and her sisters. Her father and two brothers as well as his father were also present. All returned to the bride's parents house to partake of the splendid breakfast that had been provided. Some good speeches in the shape of well wishes were given by several of those present, and one repeated im- promptu lines, which will be found in our Welsh column. They drove to Cardiff to meet the 12.45 ex- press for London to spend their honeymoon. Although it was a damp rainy morning everything passed off to the satisfaction of all. The presents were both costly and numerous.

TOXYPAXDY. BAZAAR.—Oil Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday last a grand bazaar was held at the Bethel English Baptist Chapel, Tonypandy, and was opened on Tues- day by Mr. Vivian Cory, • Cardiff, on Wednesday by Miss John, Maesyffynon, and on Thursday by Dr. Washington David, Llwynypia. The room had been most tastefully decorated with flags and flowers for the occasion, and the stalls which consisted of a Sun- day school stall, drapery stall, fancy stall, refreshment stalls, ITC. were attended by Mrs. Phillies, of Pentre Mrs. Price, Miss Davies, and others. The attendance was very good each day. and we understand that the sales have been most satisfactory. CHURCH TREAT.—On Monday last A tea party was given in connection with the St. Andrew's Church. Tonypandy, to the members of the Sunday School and others. The vicar, the Rev. T. Rogers, was most active in his work. and we understand that the proceeds which went to the benefit of the building fund, amounted to a considerable sum. JERUSALEM BAPTIST CHAPEL.—Cn Monday last a monstre ten party was held in connection with the above chapel, when the Sunday scholars and members of the congregation, numbering in the aggregate nearly 1,000, sat down to a splendid repast. After regaling themselves a large procession was formed and paraded the streets of the town, after which a miscellaneous meeting was held, when the church choir, under the leadership of Mr. John Jones (LI Alaw Gwendraeth "), and the juvenile choir, con- ducted by Mr. David Bowen, took part. The superin- tendent of the Sunday School is MR. Dan Maurice, and the secretary Mr. George Evans, printer. The deacons of the church superintended the tea and rendered valuable services, as did also the secretary of the church (Mr. Councillor W. Williams) and the treasurers (Messrs. Azariah Meredith and Morgan Powell). A few weeks ago another most successful monstre tea was held, the proceeds of which went towards the building fund, and it is worthy of note that during the last two years the church have cleared a debt of £650, and the jubilee meeting will soon be held. The Church is at present without a pastor, and the pulpit has, during the last few months, been supplied by some of the most eminent preachers of the Baptist denomination. We understand, however, that it is intended to give a call to a prominent popular minister, who is, moreover, a powerful preacher. During the past few years the membership roll has increased by leaps and bounds, and the chapel has nearly become too small for the wants of the neigh- bourhood, and it is seriously contemplated to enlarge it to double its present tize. We are glad to find that the members one and all show signs of extraordinary activity, especially the younger part of the congrega- tion.

PENYGRAIG. METHODIST TEMPERANCE CONFERENCE.—We understand that the local representatives at the Cal- vinistic Methodist Conference held at Aberavon yesterday (Thursday) were the Rev. Christmas Lewis, Alderman J. Jones Griffiths, and Messrs. D. Richards, draper, and \V. H. Bridge. ANNIVERSIRY SERVICES—On Sunday and Mon- day last anniversary services were held at Nazareth Chapel, Williamstown, Penygraig, when the pulpit was occupied by the Revs. Dr. J. Hughes, Carnarvon and J. "Wyndham Lewis. The collections towards the debt were remarkably good, and we understand that the church, under the pastoral care of the Rev. R. Morgan, is in a very prosperous and flourishing con- dititon. THE PROPOSED READING-ROOM.—Some time ago, as was reported in the columns of the South Wales Star, Miss Caroline Williams, the sister of Mr. Arthur J. Williams, M.P., generously offered £1,000 and site and material for the erection of a reading-room and lecture- hall for the combined districts of Williamstown and Penygraig. A committee, composed of the tradesmen of the town and representatives of the collieries, has been formed to work in conjunction with Mr. Lawrence, the agent of Miss \"{iJli:1!l1s, and plans are no.v being prepared by that gentlemen and others. A lively anticipation of enjoyment during the long winter evenings is being felt, and strong hopes are entertained that the work will be proceeded with at an early date, as the room* will be a boon that will be much appreciated by the young men of the locality. TEMPERANCE.—All the petitions for presentation at the Brewster Sessions, and the arrangements of the temperance party in the Rhondda Valley, are con- ducted by the Temperance Defence League, the sec- retaries of which are Alderman J. Jones Griffiths, Penygraig, and the Rev. Hugh Jones, Ffrwdamos. A NEW PIT is now being sunk near Gellifihaluog, for the Naval Company. Work was commenced about four months ago, and a large number of hands are being employed by the Messrs. Davies, of Ruthin, North Wales, who are the contractors. The work is progressing favourably, and a great deal of activity is shown. This place is so far a virgin country, and the coal on the mountain is practically untouched. The pit is being sunk on the other side of the "fault," and is in close proximity to the Great Western Railway, so thit the company will enioy great facility in transit, and the coal will he conveved to Llantrissant. THE DUNRAVEX BUILDING COMPANY.—We understand that this company, which is composed of the chief tradesmen of the town and district, are erecting a large number of cottages 0:1 land belonging to Miss Caroline Williams. Thirty-two of these have already been completed, and about twenty more are in course-of erection. Much land has also been taken in the immediate vicinity of Penygraig, and ground has been laid out in Penrhiwfer for the erection of 200 cottages, and are only awaiting the development of the Penrhiwfer Colliery.

PERSONAL PARS. FROM PONTYPRIDD. [BY CURIOSSIMO]. The brother of Mr. H. W. Spowart, solicitor. Ponty- pridd, and deputy clerk of the Ystrad Local Board, has been appointed clerk to the surveyor of the same Board, Mr. Jthys, of the firm of Messrs. Morgan and Rhys, has just returned from his holiday and made his re- appearance at the Ystrad nolice-court 011 Monday, after an absence of six weeks. Mr. James Phillips, the able advocate of the local branch of the Licensed Victuallers Association, has been suffering from a severe cold, and it was with great difficulty that he could cross-examine at the Ystrad police-court on Monday. A wag tells me that he too,C AN extra dose of Balsam of Honey before entering the Brewster Sessions on Wednesday. •.MI. Will Smithson, the lessee of the Clarence 1 heat re, IS busily engaged in making preparations for the Christmas Pantomime, "Dick Whittington and his Cat Mrs. Smithson (Miss Clara Nolan), who takes the part of "Dick Whittington," is very popular witn the Pontypridd public. "Little Johnnie Noakes" has engaged the Victoria Theatre for the winter season. It is rumoured that Mr. J. F. M'Lane, the proposed Conservative candidate for the next County Council election, intends becoming a lawyer, and that he always looks in at the Police-court to learn the dodges. A local contemporary publishes a weekly puzzle entitled, Who's who," and is supposed to be a pen and ink sketch of local celebrities. A well-known gentleman informs me that he is continually posted with people who ask him who these celebrities are. He suggests that the proprietors should offer a weekly prize to those who can solve the problem. Is it true that the first six who's were members of the Baptist denomination, and that the writer is a Baptist minister who once resided at Pontypridd ? Mr. Charles Morgan, the Liberal Agent, enjoys the enviable reputation of being the highest authority on local statistics. Mr. D. Rosser, solicitor, read an excellent paper on Congregational Singing at the Temperance Confer- ence held at A1>er,.von yesterday. Mr Ignatius Williams, the Pontypridd stipendiary, says a Cardiff contemporary, will probably be raised to be a County-court judge. That gentleman's most intimate friends, hewever, tell me that he has not yet decided to apply for the vacant post. The surveyor of the Pontypridd Local Board is busily engaged preparing plans to be submitted at the inquiry to be held in connection with the proposed extension of boundary. County Councillor James Roberts is one of the warmest supporters of the scheme for the proposed incorporation of Pontypridd. He is also a sworn enemy of the liquor traffic. It is acknowledged on all hands that the Rev. WT. I. Morris (Sardis) is the backbone of the local temperance party. Mr. Hopkin Smith Davies hopes that his project for stopping Sunday postal work in Pontypridd and the Rhondda Valley will yet succeed. It is said that" Morien's new work, lie Light of the World," will revolutionise Great Britain. The famous Druid has engaged a type-writer to prepare his copy for the printer, and the book will very shortly make its appearance. Curiossimo will continue hisjPersonal Pars. next week, and promises a rare treat to the readers of the Star.

PONTYPRIDD ADJOURNED BREWSTER SESSIONS. A HARD STRUGGLE. On Wednesday last the Pontypridd Adjourned Licensing Sessions were held before a full bench of magistrates, presided over by Mr. J. Ignatius Williams (Stipendiary). The other magistrates present were— Dr. Win. Jones, Tonypandy Dr. H. N. Davies, Forth Alderman W. Morgan, Tynewydd J. Morgan, Tyny- cwmmer Dr. L. W. Morgan, Havod W. Merchant, Pontypridd Dr. Parry, Fcrndaic Edward Thomas, Llanfabon Alderman Jenkins; Ystradfechan D. W. Davies, Tonypandy E. Edwards, Pontypridd T. P. Jenkins, Tonypandy; and E. John, Llantrissant. Among the barristers and solictors in court we noticed Messrs. Abel Thomas, M.P., S. T. Evans, M.P., James Patterson, M.A. (London), Brynivor Williams, Joseph Henry Jones (Cardiff), John Plows (Merthyr), Alderman Waiter Morgan, D. Rhys, James Phillips, W. C. Matthews, H. W. Spowart, H. L. Grover, W. Spickett. &c. The first case called was that of the BAILEY'S ARMS, TREFOREST, and Mr. J. H. Jones raised an objection to the renewal of the licence, but the Bench ruled that gentleman out of court owing to his having failed to serve his objection wituin the prescribed time.—Superintendent Evan Jones, however, objected to the renewal on the ground that the house was mismanaged, anti that several complaints had been received of Sunday trading. Mr. James Phillips appeared for the landlord, and Mr. W. Charles Matthews for the tenant.—Mr. Paterson, who appeared to defend several similar cases, said that he would certainly object to the vagueness of the objection raised by the police, for the landlord was charged with general mismanagement, and had no chance of defending himself or to bring witnesses to dis- prove the allegations of the police.—Mr. Abel Thomas, M.P., pointed out that a::5 the licence of the holder was in danger be certainly had a right to know in general terms the grounds on which the obJectwns were taken. -'1'he Bench retired, and on rdurning said that although the notices were yag-ue and indefinite the police notices were good, and it would be better for them to go on with the eases.—Police-sergeant Canton said that he had seen several men coming from the house on Sunday, the loth of February, and he also saw several mem in the house drinking. On another occasion the constable found several men concealed under the bed and in different parts of the house. The landlord had been fined £3 including costs on the 11th of March.—Mr. Matthews produced a petition signed by the inhabitants asking that the licence should be renewed.—County Councillor James Roberts said that he had noticed, Sum1ay after Sunday, people going from Pontypridd to this house.—The renewal of the licence was refused, but a six days license was granted. CABLE AND ANCHOR lXX, PONTYPRIDD. Mr. J. H. Jones objected to the renev, al of this license, on the ground that the landlord had been con- victed on(Sunday) the 28th November, 1890, and fined 20s. and costs for keeping his licensed premises open for the sale of intoxicating liquors. lie also objected on the ground that the premises were not required. Mr. Patterson and Mr. Abel Thomas appeared for the landlord and owners.—Superintendent Jones proved the conviction of the landlord for Sunday opening, and said there were six more public-houses within near distance.—Sergeant M'Donald proved that the house was badly managed, and said it had four doors, so that persons might disappear by one door if the officer went in by the other.—The Bench thought that if the police had known this they ought to have brought AN objection to the structure of the building. They did not, however, believe the police or the temperance party should single out which houses should be dis- pensed with, and gnmtec1 the licence. GLYNTAFF LXx, TREFOREST. Mr. J. H. Jones opposed 011 behalf of the Temperance Party. Messrs. Patterson and Abel Thomas, M.P., defended. Some discussion took place as to the service of the police notice, which Mr. Patterson contended had not been personally served. Sergeant McDonald, however, proved that he served a notice, and further that the house had been the resort of prostitutes and convicted thieves, and the landlord had been convicted of harbouring the same. Thc officer also proved that Sunday drinking was prevalent thereat.—The licence was granted. LICENCES GRANTED.—The licences of the Haw- thorn Inn, the New Inn, and the Rhydfelen Inn were granted without an objection being J-aised.—Mr. Joseph Henry Jones failed to prove the service of a notice of opposition on the landiord of the Union Bridge, Pontypridd, and the licence was renewed. Mr. Abel Thomas and Mr. Patterson appeared for the landlord and owner.—The licences of the Vicar's Arms, Treforest: the Queen Anne's Inn; Andrew's Hotel, Pentre; Tyior's Hotel, Tylorstown; Richard John Jones, grocer, Llwynypia were granted without oppo- sition. THE CASTLE TAVERN, PONTYPRIDD. The police objected to the renewal of the above licence on the ground of general misconduct and mis- management, and the police brought evidence to prove that Sunday drinking was permitted. In this also the landlord and owner were represented by Messrs. Abel Thomas and James Patterson, instructed by 1Ir. James Phillips, and the licence was renewed, the Bench in doing so said that the justices all over the country were talcing that course, but that the Bench would give warning to the licence holders of the district to be more cartful in conducting their houses ill future. THE CLARENCE HOTEL. Mr. Joseph Henry Jones objected to the renewal of the licence of the Ciarcuce Hotel, on the ground that the new bar had been opened, but not licensed.—Mr. Arthur Lewis, who appeared for the landlord, applied for a renewal.—This was granted, but the Bench pointed out that they could renew the license of the old premises only, and the police could prosecute the landlord for selling beer on the unlicensed premises. THE HALF MOON HOTEL. Mr. Joseph Henry Jones, en behalf of the temper- ance party, opposed the renewal of this license, ou the grounds that the house was not necessary, that several convictionshad taken, place, and that it was badly con- ducted.—-Mr. Abel Thomas appeared for the landlord, and Mr. Spicket for the owner.—Evidence was brought forward to prove that the house was the resort of pros- titutes, and that the landlord had several times been convicted during recent years for permitting Sunday drinking. IT WJI3 also proved that there were 13 public-houses within 100 YARDS Mr. Abel Thomas called Messrs. H. LI. Grovier, James Williams, and A. O. Evans to prove that the house was properly conducted. Mr. Abel Thomas, in the course of a most impressive speech, asserted that this house was the best in the neighbourhood, and the fact that a good trade was carried on was a sufficient proof as the necessity of the house.—Tile Bench re- tired to consider their decision, and 011 their return granted the application. THE CASTLE lXX, TREHERBERT. Mr. Abel Thomas applied for the renewal of the above license.—The police withdrew their opposition, and the licence was granted. AX OFF LICEXCE. Mr. D. Rhys applied for the renewal of an off licence for Mr. T. Jones, Giifacli. Superintendent Jones, en behalf of the police, said that the man had no licence at present, and was an unfit person to sell beer and spirits, as he had been convicted at Cymmer a few weeks back The Bench adjourned the case in order that testimonials of character might be obtained. The Court then adjourned until Thursday, and we regret that great pressure on our space necessitates our holding over the report of that day.

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