The South Wales Star

LIBERALISM AT MARDY. SPEECHES BY MABON, M.P., AND MR. PRITCHARD MORGAN, M.P. On Monday evening an enthusiastic meeting was held at the David's-hall, Mardy, in connection with the Welsh Disestablishment campaign. Mr. Benjamin Jones presided, and was supported on the platform by Mr. W. Abrharn, M.P. (Mabon), Mr. Pritchard Morgan, M.P., Councillor Thomas, Ferndalc; Rev. J. Evans, Mardy Mr. Griffith Thomas, ,manager of the Mardy Colliery Mr. Jeremiah Jones, Rev. J. Henry, Mr. Morgan Williams, Porth (Rhondda secretary of the cam- jaaifTi movement); and others. The Chairman, having opened the proceedings, called upon Mr. W. Abraham, M.P., who, in the course of an eloquent speech in the vernacular, explained at length the aims of the Welsh Disestablishment Campaign. Mr. Jeremiah Jones proposed— That -this meeting heartily approves of the Dis- establishment and Disendowment of the Church of England in Wales, and pledges itself te use every legitimate means to further the cause of the Welsh Disestablishment campaign recently inaugurated at Pontypridd. Mr. Griffith Thomas seconded. Councillor Morgan Thomas, in supporting the resolution. said that a few weeks back a gentle- man, Joseph by name, came to Wales for the purpose of giving them a little Birmingham bosh. -(Laughter.) They had read in the Bible of a Jo&eph who had been sold by his brethren, and who had a coat of many colours. (Renewed laughter.) This Joseph, who came to Wales, had sold his brethren because he had politics of many colours. (Hear, hear.) M'r. Chamberlain's assertion that to rapport Mr. Gladstone meant the postponement of Disestablishment and DiseRdowment in Wales was a gross libel. If they were not going to get re- ligious equality from the Liberals, were they going to get it from the Tories ? (Hear, hear.) The Welsh party would have to follow the example of the Irish members by convincing the English. Scotch, and Irish Liberals that they expected from them the justice which they were prepared to give them. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Pritchard Morgan, M.P., who was very cordially received, expressed great pleasure at having the opportunity of meeting the electors of Mardy, and especially to eorne there and support his friend and their member—than whom these was no man more respeeted in the House of Commons. There was no man in the House who was more attentively listened to than Mabon, for the .simple reason that he never got up unless he had something j of importance to say, and whatever he said he said it with success. (Cheers.) This was probably the reason for his suc- cess with the workmen of the Rhondda Valley. Mabon stood in an exceedingly responsible position in South Wales. (Hear, hear.) They had recently passed through critical times ia South Wales—a period far more critical than .wme of them realised. it was a time of intense anxiety to Mabon and although the crisis was not altogether over, yet they might rely upon it that they had in Mabon a man who, as Mark Twain had said, would do his level best for them." (Hear, hear.) If they followed Mabon they would not go far wrong. (Cheers.) In the course of his subsequent re- marks. Mr. Pritchard Morgan dealt with the land laws, which, he said, were in a monstrously disgraceful condition. As to Disestablishment, it had been his good fortune to move the Diø- ■eetabJishment motion in the House of Com- mons. and although the resolution was not carried, they had succeeded in obtaining a very good division, so much so that the l'imfw the follow- ing morning admitted that the death-knell of the Church of England had been sounded. (Applause.) 'This being so, and with the promise of the Liberal party to bring the matter forward, they might con- gratulate themselves that the day was not far dis- tant when disestablishment and disendowment in Wales would be an accomplished fact. (Loud cheers.) The resolution was then carried. On the motion of the Rev. J. Evans, seconded by Mr. Mark Stew, it was resolved :— That this meeting expresses its unabated confidence in Mr. W. Abraham, M.P., and thanks him especially iror his energetic and valuable services during the recent coal crisis. A committee of 16 gentlemen was then appointed to collect the funds in aid of the Disestablishment Campaign. Votes of thanks having been passed, tile proceedings were concluded by the rendering by Mabon, M.P, of the Welsh National Anthem.

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GLYNTAFF BURIAL BOARD ELECTION. A ROWDY MEETING. DEFEAT OF THE VICAR. CENSURING THE CHURCHWARDENS. On Thursday evening last a very well-attended vestry meeting was held at the Glyntaif National Schools, for the purpose of electing three members for the seats vacated on the Glyntaif Burial Board, rendered vacant by the retirement of the Rev. S. R. Jones, Mr. W. Morgan and Mr. James Richards. The chair was occupied by the Rev. S. R. Jones, and amongst others present we noticed Mr. Council- lor Roberts. Messrs.>R. Rogers, James Coombes, W. Morgan, W. Jones, T. Mayberry Williams, W. Williams, George Williams, H. S. Davies. W. W. Phillips, J. Phillips (solicitor), J. F. Maclune, S. Shipton, J. Hiscock, J. Judd. W. H. Key, Rev. Father Smyth, Evan Griffiths, Hopkin Morgan, W. Leaton. J. Sprague. Gwilym Hughes, D. R. Rosser, Isaac Liles, W. Davies, John Harris, See., &c. The Chairman having read the notice convening the meeting, Mr. R. T. Richards said that on behalf of his father, Mr. James Richards, he wished to say that that gentleman did not seek re-election, and after some conversation as to how the votes should be counted, it was decided that it should be by a show of hands, and that the candidates obtain- ing the lowest number of votes should retire. At this stage, Mr. W. Williams, draper, asked whether the minutes of the last meeting were to be read.—The Clerk. Mr. E. Llewellyn, in the absence of Mr. James Spickett, expressed his regret that the minute book had not been brought down, and added that the only resolution passed last year, in addition to the election of new members, was one instructing the churchwardens to call the next meeting, v> the one then held, at Pontypridd. In reply to another question by Mr. W. Williams, the Chairman said that the churchwardens were not present, but the clerk said he had communi- cated with those gentlemen. Mr. Williams If wo pas;; resolutions at vestry meetings I do not see why they should be ignored. (Loud cheers.)—Mr. Hiscocks did not see that it was fair for the inhabitants of Rhydfelen that the vestry meetings should be held at Pontypridd, for Glyntaif was a more central place.—The Chairman said that an Act of Parliament gave the right to the churchwardens to convene a meeting in the vestry room. but as that room was too small the meetings for a number of years had been held at the schoolroom. He had had no conversation with the churchwar- dens, and was of opinion that the reason they had decided to hold the meeting in that room was because it was more centrally situated.—Councillor Roberts pointed out that a very large number of those present resided at Pontypridd, and it was but fair that the meetings should be held alternately at Pontypridd and Glyntafr. It was not right that the churchwardens should set their faces against the dictates of the vestry. (Applause.)—Mr. Evan Griffiths asked if that room had been specified by Act of Parliament as the place to hold the meet- ing. (Laughter and cheers.)—The Vicar No I did not say it was.—Dir. Shipton asked if it was legal to hold the vestry meeting in that room when it had been decided to hold it in another place 7- (Applause.)—The Vicar thought no one had a right to order the churchwardens where to hold a vestry meeting.—Mr. John Jones said they had the power as a vestry to appoint the churchwardens and to instruct them to carry out their orders.. He knew of some present who had come from the Coedcae Colliery to attend that meeting.—Mr. Coombes asked what was the use of passing resolutions which were afterwards ignored. (Loud applause.)—The Vicar If the resolution was an illegal one, it could be ignored, but that meeting had been called to transact certain business, and the disobedience of the Churchwardens was not apart of that business, (" Oh, oh.")—Mr. Key was of opinion that it was the duty of those who had passed the resolution to give seven days' notice to the-Churchwardens that the same had been ignored, and to ask them to call a vestry meeting at the place decided upon.—Mr. James Phillips asked who were the Churchwardens, and in reply he was informed that they were Messrs. D. Leyshon and Tolfree.—Mr. W. Jenes moved a resolution to the effect that the vestry expressed its regret that the Churchwardens had not done what they were instructed to do at tke last vestry meeting, and that their conduct was considered unfair to the ratepayers; and further that the clerk be in- structed to communicate this resolution to the Churchwardens. (Loud applause.) — This was seconded by Mr. Morgan Weeks, and carried un- animously. Mr. J. Hiscocks volunteered to speak, but all that cpuld be understood by the reporters was, Fair dues, gentlemen fair dues.—Mr. W. Mor- gan asked what Mr. Iiiscoeks meant by Fair dues." There were only nine members on the Burial Board, and five of those represented Tre- forest; therefore the larger part of the district had only four. (Cheers.) He asked where was the fair play, for so far the I; fair dues meant partiality for Treforest. (Laughter and applause.) —Mr. Hiscocks attempted to reply, but his words were drowned by roars of laughter.—Some more questions were asked as to the legality of holding a meeting in that room when it had been resolved to hold it elsewhere, feu<t the Ticar angrily said he had not come there to answer questions.—Mr. W. Gay I put it to the (meeting., then, is it legal or not ? (Cheers.) If it is not right it must be wrong. (Laughter.) The Vicar I hope we have come here to transact business and not to quibble. The nomination of candidates was then pro- ceeded with, Messrs. W. Jones. J. Sprague, H. S. Davies, and S. Shipten being appointed tellers. The clerk was asked to give the number of meetings which each member had attended, which he tùid, as follows — Twelve ordinary meetings were held, and Messrs. W. Morgan, F. Judd, W. JORJS, and J. Hiscocks Mr. James Coomfees, 10 Mr. R.Rogers and Councillor Roberts, 9 Rev. S. R. Jones, 6 and Mr. James Richards, 2. The following were then nominated as candidates :— Mr. Evan Griffiths, Brynteg Rev. S. R. Jones: Rev. Father Smyth, Mr. W. Morgan, Mr. Morgan Jenkins.—Before going 00 the vote, Mr. Joseph Sprague asked leave to pint-some questions to tke candidates, in order to hear their views on the ex- tension scheme, and this having been done, Mr. Sprague, who was dissatisfied at the replies given. proposed Mr. J. F. Macluue, .as a representative ot those who objected to the scheme. (Laughter, and cries of Oh, oh.")—A lively discussion arose, during the course of which the chairman had to whistle for order several tinaes, and whilst the dis- cussion continued the gas went out, and a general j uproar took place.—Mr. Sprague again denounced the action of the Burial Board, and, in a lengthy speech, endeavoured to disprove the figures of Mr. William Jones, Gellideg, but was, at the instigation of Mr. S. Shipton, called tc order by the Chairman and sat down.—Mr. H. S. Davies called attention to a clause in the Burial Board's Bill for the perpetuation of fees, and asked the candidates if they would, if elected, provide an amendment to the tame. The candi- dates one and all expressed their opinions, and said that they were in favour of the paymeat of a similar amount of fees both to clergymen and Non- conformist ministers.—Mr. Isaac Liles asked for the views of Mr. J. F. McLune, and that gentle- man. in a feeble address, endeavoured to say that I if elected he wIJ,uld vote against the extension scheme.—After socae further discussion, the voting' was proceeded with. and resulted as follows: — First voting: W. Morgan, 109 Rev. Father Smyth, 90 M. Jenkins, 87 Rev. S. R. Jones, 43 .1. F. McLune, 18 Thos. E. Griffiths, 17. Second voting W. Morgan, 105 Rev. Father Smyth, 92 M. Jenkins, 89 Rev. S. R. Jones, 51. On the declaration of the second voting, Mr. Sprague claimed a poll on the ground that the meeting was packed." (Laughter, a.nd ironical cheers.) A aeene of confusion prevailed for some time, and after it subsided several prominent ratepayers appealed to the vicar to withdraw inasmuch as it was clear that the workingmen's representatives were in the majority. The Vicar, however, turned a deaf ear to these appeals, and after some con- versation a compromise was effected, and the Vicar said that if in the event of his friends advis- ing him to withdraw, he would declare the gentle- men who had the highest number of votes duly elected. The following day a meeting of the Burial Board was held and these gentlemen presented themselves, but a message from the vicar arrived stating that he claimed a poll, and Messrs. Morgan Jenkins, and Smyth could not be introduced as members. On Monday, however, Mr. Morgan Jenkins, in order to avoid expenses to the district, sent word to the effect that he withdrew from the contest, and the remaining gentlemen, Mr. W. Morgan, Rev. Father Smyth, and the Rev. S. R. Jones, will be the new members.

No MORE GRAY HAIR OR BALD HEADS—See the People's Fireside Journal, this week. All news- agents, Id.; post free, 2d., from 59, Newman-street, London, W. An authority on newspapers says that a well managed local paper is ploughed steadily through just as the horses plough the fields, and every furrow of type conscientiously followed from cnd to ewl, adver- tisements and all. The brewer's, the grocer's, the draper's, the ironmonger's, the chemist's advertise- ments (market-town tradesmen) which have been there month after month are all read, and the slightest change immediately noted. t

BRIDGEND LOCAL BOARD. The usual fortnightly meeting of this Board was held at the Board-room, Bridgend, on Tuesday evening last, when there were present Mr. LI. Wallinarton (chairman). Messrs. W. M. Richards, W. Powell, W. Francis. E. Rich. W. McGaul, Edwin Price, E. Williams (surveyor), and W. Stnbbs (clerk's deputy). FIXAXCE. A balance was reported by the Finance Com- mittee of £75 Is. 3d. at the bank in favour of the Board. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The Surveyor stated that Mr. Austin (his late deputy) had examined the nuisance complained of by Mr. George Moore in South-street, and caused the cesspool to be cleansed. This has been done satisfactorily, but he had caused notice to be served on the owners of two houses which were carrying their service water there to connect to the proper drain. He stated that the nuisance could not be permanently remedied until they had a proper system of drainage. (Hear, hear.) Also, that by Mr. Lambert's house had been done in a satisfactory manner. Mr. M'Gaui and his deputy had measured the stones used on the county roads, and found that they were as he had previously reported. He said the amount spent in respect of stones was £151 16s., which, with £, 74 4s. for labour, brought the amount up to £22G, leaving' a surplus of £88 for the remaining portions of the roads. Mr. Gillard having intimated to him that the new Ijlynvi-strect was complete, he desired that a committee from the Board inspect it, with a view to pronouncing it a public highway, and re- parable by the Board. The Board discussed at length the matter of complaint by the County Surveyor with reference to the amount of stones used on the road, the sur- veyor stating that they had to procure 80 yards of stone, which would cost :t:.23, and he estimated the remainder would be spent in labour. It was con- sidered to be very unsatisfactory that the whole of the amount should be appropriated without leaving any margin, and it was pointed out that the Board were obliged to wait for a long time for the payments.—It wa.s decided that the surveyor spend the surplus as intended. It was decided that the Building Committee inspect the Lly&vi-sfcreet in conjunction with the surveyor. BUILDERS AX3 -TTEIR OBSTRUCTIVE HOARDINGS. The Chairman said he now had complaints to bring against members of the Board. Several per- sons in the town had asked him to bring the matter before the Board as to whether Mr. McGaul should not have a pathway instead of keeping the whole pathway in Caroline.street, near the site of the new Post-ofiiee. They did not consider it fair that he should monopolise the whole of it.—Mr. McGaul Have a tramear for them.—A chorus of members When are we going to have the new Post-office erected.—The Ch&in&an. asked Mr. McGaul if he could not make a small footway there.—Mr. McGaul would not promise at all to do so, because he would be creating a precedent which the builders would not abide by- Besides he did not think it much impeded pedestrian traffic.—Mr. Francis said perhaps they grumbled because the building was making such slow progress.—The Chairman The next complaint is agamsfc you, Mr. Francis, regard- ing the uncompleted steps opposite the new Masonic-hall.—Mr. Frauds rose, and said he could very easily explain that, when the Chairman, being questioned on a point of order as to the first matter, reverted to it .—The Surveyor stated, in reply to Mr. M'Gaui, that he had given him permission.—Mr. M'Gaui said he always asked for, and obtained, permission. He asked whether the complaint had been mRde in writing- to himself, the surveyor, or clerk :—The Clerk I have received no letter, gentlemen.—"Mr. M'Gaui Then, I think it is altogether out of order.—The Chair- man Some tradesmen in the town complained to me.—The Clerk said any member had a perfect right to bring forward any complaint com- municated to him Avithout divulging the name of the communicant.—The Chairman I think it always a part of my duty to do so.—Mr. Edwin Price said he wovld give notice of motion that in future where buildings were being carried out that a small pathway or pavement should be allowed for pedestrians. r. Francis then -ex- plained the reason why he had uot finished the pavement was that he COllld not have good weather to do so. He thought the work had been expeditiously carried out so tar—(hear, hear)— but the fall from the paveflleat now in existence was only about two inches, and there being a lamp at the spot, there was no danger ef an accident .occurring. MISCELLANEOUS. It was decided that the board meet next Tuesday in committee to discuss the gas question. Mr. M. Davies asked if there was any fresh incident regarding the Newcastle encroachments ? —The Clerk (who had now arrived) then read a telegram from Mr. Knox (Miss Talbot's agent). stating that he intended to call Mth Mr. Hughes the following day with reference to the matter. Mr. Edwin Price expressed the unsatisfactory feelings of the parishioners of Newcastle at the manner in which the pavement at Newcastle-hill had been done. It was too narrow, and only allowed-of a single person traversing it.—Mr. M. Davies .agreed, and the Building and Lighting Committee were ordered to report On tho eame at the next meeting. Mr. W. Powell called the attention, of .the sur- veyor to the necessity of distributing some gravel over the pathways at this season, and aleo to the great nuisance, accompanied by 80rUe darger, of some boys sliding on the highway. lie had heard of several accidents on the ice in C0Usequence.— Mr. Price thought the latter a matter for the police to deal with.—Mr. Francis stated tshat he had been to the surveyor that day about the same thing, and the surveyor had promised to attend to it, Mr. Price assenting to communicate with the police on the latter subject. The Clerk mentioned that the auditor, iu going through the accounts, was obliged to go tfurough the vouchers of the weigher, and when asked for them the caller wanted to know whether he-chould bring them in a cart or a wheelbarrow. The auditor had great trouble in going through then1; and with- out reflecting at all upon Mr. Davies (the Weigher), desired that the board should get the different priced tickets in various colours in order te save time.—This recommendation was left in the hands of the clerk and finance committee to adopt when the present supply of tickets was exhausted. The Chairman then asked about the PrQeeSure regarding the drainage and cemetery sehenaeG.— The Clprk said everything necessary and Possible was done, and they only waited the pleasure of the Local Government Board.—Mr. McGaul: The Local Government Board would come down on us like a thousand of bricks were we to cause un- necessary delay.—The Clerk pointed out as aja in- stance of red-tapism that, besides issuing an advertisement ef the intention to exercise Powers for the of the work, they had to serve noûee on the eeoupiers, and describe fully the situation, and also after that to state their inten- tion to carry out tie work-practically ahe Siitne ■ thing .again. THE RELIEF FUND. The Chairman sail he had had repeated applica- tions for relief within the past few days, and he desired to know wheifeer the Board could not now use the surplus in haad.—Mr. Richards said they could not do 60. beeautse there was a relief corn- mittee consisting of the members of the Board, with others, who had a voice in the matter.-ae would, however, as treasurer of the fund, call a. meeting of the committee. There was no other important business.

GENERAL CONFERENCE OF WELSH JOINT EDUCATION COMMITTEES. The next meeting of the Conference of the Joint Education Committees of Wales and Monmouth- shire, will take place at Shrewsbury, on the 22nd mst. Among the business will be :—The further consideration of the Report of the Central Educational Board Committee, presented at the last Conference. Mr. R. A. Jones (Flintshire) will call attention to resolutions relating to religious education in boarding houses, adopted by the general assembly of the Calvinistic Methodists, the Congregational Union of Wales. and the North Wales Wesleyan District Meeting and will move a resolution on the subject. Mr. A. C. Humphreys-Owen (Montgomeryshire) will bring forward the report of the Committee on Teaching by Women; and Mr. Owen and Mr. Lloyd (Montgomeryshire) will propose," That the Charity Commissioners be requested to hold an en- quiry as to whether the Ashford School can be made more generally useful to Wales." Mr. Acland, M.P. (Carnarvonshire), will present a report as to the work of the Select Committees of the House of Commons on pensions for teachers, and registra- tion of teachers and will also call attention to the subject of the appointment of clerks or secre- taries to governing bodies. Mr. Gwilyn Evans (Carmarthenshire) will move resolutions relating ( to the co-working of the Intermediate and Techni- cal Instruction Acts, and to the promotion I or agricultural education. There will also be a dis- cussion on the report of the Manual Instruction ] Committee, and a letter on the same by Herr Salomon, the great Swedish authority on the sub- ject, will be considered. ]

YSTRAD SOHOOL BOARD. THE LLWYNYPIA SCHOOLS AGAIN. The ordinary monthly meeting of the Ystrad School Board was held on Monday evening at the Board's Offices. Pentre. when there were present— Messrs. W. W. Hood (chairman), Aldermen W. Jenkins and W. Morgan, Revs. W. Morris. A. R. Lewis, and Daniel Williams.—The minutes having been read, a discussion arose regarding poundage, in the course of which the clerk (Mr. W. G. Howells) remarked that he had received £ 138 that week. CORRESPONDENCE, A notice was read from Mr. G. H. Brett stating that the audit for the last two half-years would take place on the 15th of January.—A letter was read from the secretary of the Rechabites Tent at Penygraig stating that they would delay taking proceedings against the Board until after the next Board meeting.—The Clerk said he had written to Mr. Rosser. the late clerk, asking for the money due within nine days, but had received no reply. He then wrote to Messrs. Lynton and Kenshall. and requested them to take up the matter. Those gentlemen had also communicated with Mr. Rosser, and had been similarly treated. Thereupon Mr. Lynton wrote for information as to what should be done in the matter, and the clerk instructed him to take proceedings in the County Court for the re- covery of the same. SCHOOL MANAGEMENT. The Clerk submitted the report of the school management committee, which recommended that the Board should increase the salary of three of their assistant teachers to £ 70.—An application for an increase of salary had also been received from Miss Willingfcon, the cookery instructress, but the matter had been deferred for a month, in order that the clerk might communicate with other Boards as to the salary they paid.—'Fifteen appli- cations had been received for the posts of assistant masterships under the Board, and the committee recommended the appointment of David Williams, of Llanelly, and D. E. Jones, Cwmtwrch.—It was also recommended that the temporary appoint- ment of David Williams be approved of.- They further recommended that the cookery centre at Ynyswen be removed to Treorky, and a new centre established at Treherbert, and that the cookery classes be examined in July next. They also recommended that Owen Lewis Humphries be appointed a candidate for the school at Ferndale, and that the seal of the Board be affixed to the indentures of the teachers of the Park Schools.— Mr. Morgan asked what salary the cookery in- structress now received, and he was informed by the Clerk that she received £ 70 per annum.—Mr. Morgan Why should we be guided as to her salary by other Boards ?—Rev. W. Morris In order that it might help us to proceed with our business.—The report of the committee was then adopted on the motion of Mr. Morgan, seconded by the Chairman. liUILDING- COMMITTEE'S REPORT. I The Building Committee reported that several applications had been received for the loan of the different schools, and recommended the granting of all with the exception of one for a dancing class. — A letter had been received from Mr. Tibbot, apologising for the un- warrantable manner in which he had spoken to Miss Hughes, schoolmistress, Ferndale.—A cheque for -62 5s. was recommended to be paid to Mr. R.indall. Bridgend, for ground rent up to the end of May last.—A letter had been received from Mr. T. T. Lewis asking for ground rent to the extent of ltd. for every square yard of the ground of the Tylorstown School. THE LLWYNPIA SCHOOL. The Clerk read a letter from Mr. Archibald Hoed with reference to the Llwynpia Schools, which stated that that gentlemen was of opinion that the Education Department could be perhaps moved from their first decision if the matter was again placed before them, but the Clerk said he had communicated with the department, and had received a reply that they could not .add anything to the decision previously come to, and instructing the Board not to take over the schools temporarily without first submitting the agreement for the approval of the department, and further instruct- ing the Board to prepare plans of sites and new schools immediately. MISCELLANEOUS. It wa's reported that the attendance officer's reports had been examined and found satisfactory. It was also recommended that Ann Hopkins should be appointed to clean the Infant Schools at Treorky.—The Architect reported that the belfry in the Park School had been damaged by the recent gale, and recommended that the repair of r the same be left in abeyance until the extension of the-school be proceeded with.-On the motion of Mr. W. Jenkins, seconded by the Rev. W. Morris, the bailding committee's report was adopted, and it was decided that lln application be sent to the management of the Llwynpia Schools for the transfer of the same for twelve months, at a nominal rental of 10s. per annum, subject to the approval of the Education Department. FINANCE. The finance eammittee recommended the payment of a sum of £1,635 7s. Id., expenses durir-g the month, and on the motion of Mr. W. Jenkins, seconded %y the Rev. W. Morris, the re- port was adopted, and cheques for that amount were signed. MORA-T, INSTRUCTION. The report of the Moral and Religious Instruc- tion Committee wac submitted, and it showed that the reports of the different school examinations had been received, and the results of each exami- nation were very satisfactory. The work had been taken in hand very enthusiastically both by the: teachers and the children.—The committee recom- mended that extraets of the reports be printed as ■ an appendix to the annual report of the Board. They also recommended that the next examination should take place dtring the fortnight preceding next Easter, and that eight subjects be taught in the bars' and girls' schools, and font in the infants1 department, the subjects to be chosen by the head- teachers, but should be illustrated by a Scriptural character. They further recommended that at the next examination the teachers of the fifth, sixth, j and -seventh standards be examined on paper, and the rest of .the schools orally.—On tae motion of' the Chairman, seconded by Mr. W. Morgan, the re- ;■ port was .adopted. 1 FREE EDUCATION AT THE HIGHER GRADE I SCHOOL. Mr. A. &. Lewis, in accordance with a notice of motion, brought forward a proposition for the abolition otf fees at the Higher Grade School. There were many children in the Higher Gride School, he said, who had not passed the fourth standard, and inasmuch as they À'.ad an efficient staff of teachers at the school, he did not think that it was fair that they should waste their time it teaching children who could quite as easily be taught at the elementary schools. His object was to encourage study among the children, and offer to them free tuition, on condition thar, they passed the seventh stand;ard before they attained the age of thirteen.—Tue Chairman said the first thing to do in that case was to rescind a previous resolu- tion before they adopted tha.t-viz., the children in the fourth standard would be admitted.—Rev. W. Morris approved of the resolution as wcrded in the notice, but coald not approve of Mr. Lewis's speech.—Mr. Lewis then gave notice of motion to rescind the previous resolution.-Rev. W. Morris was of opinion that they should abolish all 'ees in schools, and seconded the resolution.—The Clerk reported that in the boys' department there were 102 children, five of them being the sons of clergy- men and ministers, 22 the sons of tradesmm, 25 the sons of artisans, and 50 sons of workmen In the girls' department there were 80 on the btoks, four of whom were the daughters of clergymen, 15 daughters of tradesmen, 30 daughters of artisans, and 31 the daughters of workmen.—-The resolution was carried nem. con. MA BOX'S DAY. A report by the clerk showed that much neghct Ivas shown by head-masters who closed thlir schools on Mabon's Day, and it was resolved on the motion of the Chairman, seconded by the Re-. W. Morris, to instruct teachers to hold school 01 Mabon's Day whatever the-attendance might be.

II Whenever I have symptoms of Hoarseness coming on, I always fly to my favourite remedy, LEWIS'S t KCTOKAL BALSAM, take a dose or two, and am right ag-ain.ls. l £ cl. and 2s. 9d. per bottle.

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M ANY VERY GOOD AND CffEAP LINES IN DRESS GOODS. J^ADIES' READY MADE (DEPARTMENT CONTAINS 297 CHILDREN'S JO^D MAIDS' READY-MADE DRESSES t IT NEARLY HALF THE ORIGTKAL PRICES. i 0LOTHING) CLUBS AND CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS WILL FIND, AS USUAL, AN IMMENSE ASSORTMENT GOODS SUITABLE TO THEIR W-S-IIS. I JJOWELL AND £ J9., rpHE CARDIFF DRAPERS1 f CARDIFF. ,v PIANOS, ORGANS, PIANOS. CHEAPEST HOUSE IX THE TRADE. Pianos from 10s. 6d. Monthly, Organs from 5^. Monthly. The Public are invited to inspect R. J. HEATH & SONS' STOCK OF PIANOS, ORGANS, &C., As pounds will be saved by placing their orders with them. Every Instrument Guaranteed and Kept in Tune One Year Free of Charge LAKGE DISCOUNT FOR CASH. HEATH & SONS, I PIANOFORTE AND ORGAN MERCHANTS, TUNERS AND REPAIRERS, 51, QUEEN STREET, CARDIFF, I AXD 34, TAFF-STREET, PONTYPRIDD. BECIISTEIN PIANOS. Heath and Sons offer these magnificent Pianos on the Three Years' System and for Cash at most advantageous prices and terms. [79 IT YOU SUEESR fEOM BHIOUSIESS, ¡ HEADACHES, KEISESTIOX, Ort LITER COMPLAINT, TRY J..J.-L '1 V JL: KERNICK'S VEGETABLE PILLS. They are easy to swallow, being very small, re- quire no confinement indoors, strengthen the system, and have been tried by thousands, who pronounce them to be the BEST MEDICINE IS TEE WORLD. KERNICK'S VEGETABLE PILLS strengthen the system, brace the nerves, and purify the blood, and are universally declared to be the best medicine ever discovered. They are specially re- commended to females of all ages. Sold in 71cl., Is. Id., and 2s. 9d. Boxes. Sold by Chemists. -&c.. or direct of KERNICK and SOX. Wholesale Druggists, 12, New-street. Cardiff. MOVE OFTEN! MOYE OFTEN! And before doing fOO, please consult J.J O N £ 3 7 WHO KEEPS VANS OF ALL SIZES To suit the Cottage as well as the Palace. You can have your REM0¥ED ll:Hfi J{ fA To all parts of the Kingdom without any risk or trouble to the Owner. ¡ From John O'Groat's to Lands End." ESTIMATES FREE. fi"" Kinui but Exprrh nt-d Packers sent out. Orders taken at Messrs. JONES & Co., CORN MERCHANT, PENARTH., And at The GOLDEN KEY GROCERY STORES, HOLTOX ROAD, BARRY DOCK. CHIEF OFFICE :— GOLDEN KEY, MAIN STREET, CADOXTOX. J. JONES, Proprietor of the NOTED "TAFF ITJMITUEE VANS." PONIES AND TRAPS ON HIRE. HAULAGE DONE. GRIFFITHS' B. G. LIVER PILLS. I Why do yora suffer from Indigestion Why do you suffer from Hilp I Why do you suffer from Depression of Spirits ? Why do-you suffer from Pains between the Sboulcln Blades, Wind in the Stomach, Nasty Taste in your MoxtSh in the Morning, Constipation, Bilious Hea/ladws, Loss of Appetite, and Nervous Affections 2 The whole of the above symptoms are caused by a sluggish Eild torpid liver, and as a very large number of adults suffer to a more or less extent from a sluggish liver, it bocomes to the public generally a matter of great necessity that we should know of some wedicine which, by removing the cause, will also re»-.„ve the effects produced by a slow or torpid liver. It would be necessary that such a medicine would have the power of gently stimulating the liver, opening its clogged passages, and jcomoting the secretion of healthy bile All thooe properties are to be found in GRIFFITHS' B. G. MVER PILLS, which are prepared from purely vegetable ingredients. They will gently regulate the bowels, •stimulate the liver, strengthen the stomach, and give toncand vigour to the digestive organs. The following is one of numerous Testimonials that the Preprietcr has received as to their efficacy from Mr. W. Williams, Boot Manufacturer, Griffiths Town Pontypoisl:— Dear Sir,—Having suffered from the effect of sluggish Siver for snany years with pains between the shoulder fclades, bile, drowsiness, and indigestion, and having tiied several doctors and many different kinds of medicine without avail. I was at last persuaded to take some <fir your B. G. LIVER PILLS, and am happy to say that tbey have done me more good than any- thing I hfwe yet taken. I have had great pleasure in recommetHKsg themfu several of my friends who have suffered fivsn the seme complaints, and they have found them be almost invaluable.—I beg to remain, dear sir, yours sincerely, W. WILLIAMS." On acoouwi of their mild, aperient, and yet most effectual action, they are found to make a wonderfully eaccessfui Family Pill. PREFA.RE.T) OJ5LY BY B. GRIFFITHS, CHEMIST. BRIDGEND AND PONTYCYMMER, GLAM. Prices: Is. l|d. and 2t. 9d. per Box. If your Chemist has not got them the Proprietor will send them, Post Free. above for prices. [94 JTITT'S JJAPID CURE. PACKAGES (with MIXTURE, PILLS, and LOTION) 4s. 6d. Cures in a few days all DISCHARGES, either Constitutional or Acquired. Kidney Troubles. Paius in the Back. CONTAINS NO MERCURY. LOST YIGOUR RESTORED BY KITTS VITAL RESTORATIVE, THE GREAT REMEDY for MENTAL and PHYSICAL DEPRESSION. Invaluableto the Single and Married. 4s. 6d. The above can be obtained, post free, from KITT & CO., MEDICAL lULL ,39, BUTE.ST., CARDIFF. If von Want a Good I Piano, I ORGAN. HARP, OR HARMONIUM, GO TO HOLLOWAY'S, 71, Main-street, Cadoxton, Agent for SEATS and SONS' CELEBRATED iASIJlIJMEm MUSIC BOOKS, &c. LESSONS GIVEN ON THE ABOVE INSTRUMENTS. i Terms on application. SIARKET^NIGHT & CO LIMITED, MALSTEES, BREWERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. CELEBRATED SOMERSET ALES. ERE STREET STORES, GADOXTON,BARRY. | SPIRITS OF WHOLESALE STRENGTH. Sold in Botles and Jars. ALES IN CASKS OF GALLONS and upwards always in stock. MILD ALES from lfd. to 1/6 per Gallon. PORTER & STOUT from 1/- to 1/6 per Gallon. 29"e24] L. Y. OWEN, Agent. LL- THOMAS, ..J. J.L J1.. OLDEST ESTABLISHED TOBACCONIST AID CIGAR DEALER MAIN-STREET, CADOXTON. ALSO TOBACCONIST AND HAIRDRESSER, 102, HIGH-STREET, BARRY. [16-313 ESTABLISHED 1840. SHOOTING SE1\.SON4 Guns GUNS! GUNS ALL KINDS. ALL PRICES. LOUIS BARNETT & SON, PAWNBROKERS AND OUTFITTERS, MAIN-STREET, BATtRY DOCK TOWN ALSO AT S AND 7, CAROLINE-STREET, 19, AXD 49, BUTE-STBEET, 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 Possible Prices. SEAMEN'S ADVANCE NOTES CASHED. Most Money lent on all descriptions of Valuable Property, at 4d. per £ per month JJEC-KITT'S GTAILCH. JJ.ECKITTS BLUE. JJECKITT'S BLACK LEAD. [77 WATCHES!! JEWELLERY [ WHY Go to Cardiyf if you c?.n buy equally ?V Good and Cheap in your own Town by going to F. J. GREENED, UNDER PUBLIC-HALL, VERE-STREET, CADOXTON, Who keeps ill Stock a good Selection of Clocks and Watches of all kinds and prices, Gold and Silver Jewellery of newest style, E. P. Spoons and Forks, Wedding Rings, Keepers, Dress and Gents' I Signet Rings, at Special Low Prices. Best Place to Go for All Kinds of REPAIRS, (Especially Watches of All Descriptions. [10-616 I THE PMTYPEIBD AND RHONDDA VALLEYS BILL-POSTING COMPANY Have Splendid Bill Posting Stations all through the RHONDDA VALLEY, FERNDALE VALLEY, MOUNTAIN ASH, AND PONTYPRIDD. tAll Orders Promptly Executed. Special Attention paid to HANDBILLS. For Terms and Particulars, apply to Mr. LEWIS J. WARD, Manager. OSces MILL-STREET, POXTTPBIDD. Secretary, Mr. W. SPICKETT, Solicitor, Court House-street. Collector. E. LEWIS. ALTER J. 1 N D S O R PRACTICAL TAILOR & WOOLLEN DRAPER EOLTiON-ROAD, (Near Graving Dock-street), BARRY DOCK. The Favour cf Orders Respectfully Solicited. Gentlemen'soWn Materials made up. .=,