The South Wales Star

BRIDGEND DISTRICT NEWS. BRIDGEND. REV. EDWAHD MATTHEWS.—We regret to say that the Rev. Edward Matthews has had another rather serious relapse. The eminent preacher's library, numbering somewhere about 1,000 volumes, has been despatched to Trevecca. It was not generally known that Mr. Matthews has. during the past few years, given several hundred volumes away to deserv- ing recipients. The rev. gentleman's new house at Bridgend is now ready, and he had intended removing there on Wednesday, but in his present state of heal th this will not be possible. A DRUNKARD IN THE TOWN.—A man, named Henry Cox, of no fixed abode, was brought up at an occasional court at Bridgend on Wednesday last, before Col. T. P. Warlow, charged with being drunk and disorderly the previous night about 9.45 p.m. Police-constable Rees requested the man to go away when he became both abusive and violent, and with difficulty he was taken into custody. He was sentenced to seven days' imprisonment with hard labour. PONTYCLOWN. DINNER AND PRESENTATION.—Last Saturday evening the members of the Pontyclown Reading Rooms held their annual meeting at National School- room, Pontyclown, where they" sat to partake of an excellent dinner and tea which were prepared by Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Rosser, assisted by several other ladies of the neighbourhood. Later on in the evening an entertainment was held, when the Rev. J. Williams presided. As Mr. R. Lewis, manager of the Ely Tin-p late Works, and who ha3 been treasurer for upwards of four years, is now about starting off for America, the committee and the members of the reading-room had taken the advantage of this meeting to present him with a beautiful walking stick, on which is the following inscription:—"Presented to the treasurer by the members of the Pontyclown Reading- room." The chairman made the presentation. Songs were rendered by Mr. Peelet, Mr. D. Thomas, Mr. Thomas Davies, Miss Mellhuish, Mr. W. Dingle, &c. Miss Cassie Morgan, Pontyclown, was the accom- panist.

VOLUNTEER INTELLIGENCE. 11TH COMPANY. 2ND GLAMORGAN ARTIL- LERY VOLUNTEERS. COMPANY ORDERS.—Barry Dock, 13th May, 1892, -Drills for the week commencing 16th May, 1892 :— Monday, 16th, Carbine and Company Drill. Tuesday, 17th, Gun Drill and Signalling Class. Wednesday, 18th, March-out Parade at the Drill- hall, Cadoxton, at 7.15 p.m. sharp (drill order). Every member is requested to attend the headquarter Band will be in attendance. Thursday, 19th, Fort Manning at Cardiff. All N.C. Officers should attend. Undress uniform to be worn. Train leaves Cadoxton at 6.59 p.m. Major Johnson, Royal Artillery, will give a lecture after parade. Friday, 20th, Carbine and Company Drill. Carbines and swords will be issued during the week. Hours of Drills: 7.30 to 8.30 p.m. Members wishing to compete for the Skill-at-Arms Prizes are requestod to give their names to the Sergt.- Instructor at once. By Order, (Signed) J. JUST. HANDCOCK,Capt., Commanding 11th Company. SEVERN VOLUNTEER DIVISION ROYAL- ENGINEERS SUBMARINE MINERS. BARRY DETACHMENT. Orders for week ending May 21st, 1832 :— On duty. Lance Corporal Davies. Drills as under:— Monday. 16th, Wednesday, 18th, and Friday 20th, at Barry Market at 7.45 p.m. Saturday, 21st May, water drills at Penarth, morn- ing, four to one afternoon, three to six. Payment r.'< usual Working Uniform to be worn. It is hoped that all members of the Detachment will take every opportunity of attending water drill at Penarth, when possible in order to become acquainted with slinging and laying out drill. Bv Order, J. ARTHUR HUGHES, Lieut S.V.D.R.E., Commanding Barry Detachment.

BAIftY DISTRICT NEWS. BARRY. CRICKET MATCH.—The Barry and Barry Church Cricket Clubs played an enjoyable match at Porthkerry Park last Saturday afternoon in lovely cricket weather. Barry won on the first innings by six wickets and 46 runs." Scores:—Barry Church—A. Cooper, c Lewis b West, 2 T. Parkinson, c and b West, 0 Miller, jun., b Wilson, 0 Miller, sen., c and b West, 5 P. Ruttcr, b Wilson, 0: Hopkins, c Willett b Wilson, 0; F. J. Jones, run out, 1 C. Munn, b Wilson, 0; Mail, b Wilson, 0 J. Griffiths, b Wilton, 0 Morise, not out, C extras, 3 total, 11. Barry—E. Pratt, b Munn, 5 E. T. Wilson, b Munn, 0 W. West. b Munn, 0 E. Da vies, b Jones, 2G E. Lewis, not out, 3; Willett, not out; extras, 15 total, 57. PROPERTY SALE.—At the Barry Hotel, Barry, on Saturday afternoon, Mr. John Coombes, auctioneer, Bridgwater, offered for competition a villa residence, mtuate at York Place, Barry. There was a good attendance, and the bidding started at £300 and con- cluded at £400. when the lot was bought in by the vendors. We understand that the lot was after- wards privately bought by Mr. George Rutter, con- tractor, Biirry. The solicitors to the sale were Messrs. Reed and Cook. Bridgwater, and Mr. A. Jackson, Barrv. LOCtd, CONTRACTS. —The woik of removing Barry iron church has been entrusted to Mr. F. Small, builder, who recently carried out the work of refloor- ing Barry Parish Church. RAILWAY EXTENSION.—The Barry Company are at present widening their main line between Barry Dock and Barry to the extent of upwards of 20ft., for the purpose of laving a new road. ARTISANS' COOKERY CLASSES.— At a special meeting of the Barry and Cadoxton Science and Art Classes held on Friday evening at East Barry, Mr. J. Lowdon presiding, it was resolved to accept the offer of the Technical Instruction committee for {the establishment of artisans" cookery classes at Barry Dock. A RECENT SCHOLASTIC SUCCESS. Mr. David Reci. or LIanarth, who recently gained an open scholarship in mathematics at Jesus College, Oxford, of the value of £80 a year, is the son of Mr. Rees, stonecutter, of that place, and is 19 years old. Two years ago he was the brightest boy at the then cele- brated Llanart-h Board School, and served his ap- prenticeship at that school with Mr. J. E. Rees, now head mas:er at the Barry Board Schools. The Lord Bishop of Bongor, who was at that time head master ef Christ College, Brccon, and a member of the Llan- arth School Board withal, gave him, as such, a free course at that institution. Notwithstanding that bright prospects were dangled before him, he faith- fully maintained his allegiance to Nonconformity at Brecon, and he is now a humble beginner in the Calvinistic Methodist ministry. CONGREGATIONAL YOUNG MEX'S CLASS.—A new feature has been introduced into this prosperous class, which is conducted by Mr. S. A. Williams at the Barry Congregational Church every Sunday afternoon, in the way of special addresses by ministers and mem- bers of other religious bodies. On Sunday last an excel- lent and appropriate address was delivered by the Rev. Graham Pa-yn, minister of the Barry English Wes- levan Church, and on Sunday week next an address will lie delivered to the class by Mr. John Davies (Barry Offices). COOKERY BY GAS.—It will be remembered that last year the Barry and Cadoxtoa Gas and Water Company promotecl a series of lectures at Barry and Cadoxton demonstrating the adaptability of gas stoves for cooking and heating purposes. The lectures were delivered by a lady lecturcr, and were of unusual interest. We are glad to learn that the same company has arranged for similar lectures to take place at the Barry Public Hail on Tuesday week, the 24th instant, and three following days. A large number of gas cooking and heating stoves and other appliances for domestic use, together with high-class burners and lamps for gas illumination, will be on exhibition. Practical illustrations will be given each afternoon and evening, and further details will be seen by circulars and handbills. HAURY QUOIT CLUB.—About twenty-five members of the above will leave Barry by brakes for Ponty- pridd on Saturday next to play a friendly match against that team. VISIT OF A FOHJIER RESIDENT. — Mr. James Hailton, who was one of the agents under the late Mr. T. A. Walker in connection with the construction of Barrv Dock, visited Barry last Tuesday. Mr, Railton left Barry four and a half years ago, and accompanied Mr. Charles H. Walker to Buenos Ayres. He shortly afterwards started as a contractor on his own account, ^rid. ha*? heen very successful Whilst Sir. Railtoa -was at Barry he built the wooden house sfciil called the Bungalow, and now occupied by Mrs. Franks, the care- taker of the Barry Railway Company's Offices. Mr. Railton was very popular amongst all those who knew him. and those of his friends who still reside in the district dll be delighted to hear that he intends visiting the district again in a')out a fortnight, when he will stop two or three days. Mr. Railton could hardly find words to express his astonishment at the development of the district since he left. It is surpriring enough to those of us who have watched it grow. but it must appear still more wonderful to one who left it a small village four or five years ago and return to find it a fair-sized town. CONCERT.—A concert will take place at the Barry Public Hall on Wednesday evening next, for the pur- pose of raising a fund to recoup Mr. G. F. Willett for the heavy costs he has been put to in a county court action taken out against him by the ex-conductor of the Barry Orchestral Society for salary as conductor. Mr. Willett being the secretary of the society at the time, was ordered to pay £9 and C03t". General Lee will preside, and has also promised to render a viola solo. The other artistes will include Dr. Gore, Mr. W. H. Taylor, Mr. H. de Boer, æc. An orchestra, under the conductorship of Mr. H. de Boer, will play selections. NEW IRON GATES.—The Barry Company are advertising for tenders ior the construction of three pairs of wrought iron or wrought steel dock gates for the new sea lock now in course of erection. CADOXTON EISTEDDFOD.—In consequence of the tenor solo," Ymadawiad y Morwr being out of print, the committee of the Cadoxton Eisteddfod have decided to offer a prize of 7s. 6d. for a second tenor j solo, the test piece beirg Hiraeth" (David Jenkins). CHURCH CKICKST C'.UB.—At a meeting of the members of the Barry Church Cricket Club held at I the Parish Hall on Wednesday evening, Mr. W. H. Miller was elected captain and Mr. F. J. Jones vice- captain. AMBULANCE CLASS.—Seventeen members of the Barry St. John's Ambulance Classes underwent the customary examination at the Barr\ 1 ublic-hall on Tuesday night. The examiner was Dr. Thomas, Bridgend, who expressed himself well pleased with the manner in which the members performed their work. Dr. Kelly was the lecturer of the class. We under- stand that it is intended to form another class. I ECLIPSE OF THE MOON.—The eclipse of the moon, which occurred on Wednesday night, was watched by numbers of persons. ri>he night was lovely and clear. The eclipse was nearly total, about nine-tenths of the niooa's face being covered by the earth's shadow. SCHOOL BOARD WORK—Examinations into the religious knowledged imparted at the Barry and Cadoxton Board Schools tfiok place on Saturday last, the examiners being:—Cadoxton: Mr. J. E. Rees Barry Barry: Mr. T. Ewebatik, Cadoxton. Several members of the Board ware present. PARTNERSHIP DISSOLVED,—Joseph Roberta and J Thomas, trading as Roberts, Thomas and Co., at Barry Dock, Holton, Cadoxton, anI Penarth, Glamorgan, timber and slate merchants. J Thomas retires. BARRY DOCK. PERFECT THRIFT SOCIETIES. In connection with the well-known "Perfect Thrift" Societies. which have been attended with such success in various parts in England and Wales, we are pleased to learn that a branch society is to. be established in the Barry district. For this purpose a. public meeting will be held in the Thompson-street Public-hall, Barry Dock. this (F>-idav) evening, when Mr. John Rees, secretary of the Barry District Trades Council, will deliver his popular lecture, How to live rent free," and addresses .vil1 also be delivered by Councillor John Jenkins II (Cardiff), Mr. W. L;. Williams, B. A., editor of the South Walt's Star, and Mr. William Copp, president of the Barr" Trades Council. The hu-al directors of the I society will be Mr. J. Rees and Mr. W. LI. Williams. Perfect thrift Societies have been established with great success in the following (amongst other) towns —HuU (two societies), Manchester (three societies), Hu'me (three societies), Birmingham (fourteen societies), Leeds (six societies), ^Newcastle (four socie*ie-) Woolwich, Grantham, Tunbridge Wells. Exeter Falmouth, Torquay, Wrexham, Huddersiield. Rotherham (two societies), Bournemouth (two soci-t;c3) Halifax (two societies), Southampton. Horsforth, Bristol, Bath, Gloucester, Stockton. Brad- £ °LOCAZ ^MINISTERS AND SHEBEENING. —The p:1ragmph in our last week's issue stating that the Barry and Cadoxton Ministers' Fraternal Association ha.d decided to call a public meeting at which they in- tend to submit resolutions in reference to shebcening ia the district, has aroused a deal of public interest. The meeting will be held on Tuesday evening next at half-wast seven o'clock at Barry Dock. As stated in last week's South Wales Mar, his Honour Judge Cwilvni Williams has written heartily sympathL-ing with the object of the meeting, and assuring the '• mat, anv recommendation emanating there- ministei o tnai- ^•>.r •■y ° from addressed to the totanding Joint Committee u recoive prompt attention. Major-General Lee ? • n„Vf.-sed his sympathy and intention to be has also cxo.t.a^ 4 Tire sent The following have, besides General Lee, signified their intention to be present at Tuesday's 'The Revs. Canon Allen, M.A., L. Ion TP., Hoivv, Christinas Lewis, J. W. Matthews, h' Graham Payie J. Price, J. H. Well, M.A., W. Williams; Mn. Inghs (of the British Women's TdHoerance Association), Alderman W. Sanders, S- Alderman J. C. Meggitt, Mr. W. Llewellyn Williams B.A. (editor South H ales Star), Mr. J O. Davies, Mr. W. J. Flowers, Mr. J. P.. Llewellyn (editor'#any Dock Newts). CADOXTON. BLASTING ACCIDENT.—Another blasting accident occurred between five and six o'clock on Friday at the Se quarry worked by the Local Board in Barry- Sad Cadoxton-Barry. A large quantity of the d-hr;s was shot across the street and through the shop windows of Mr. George Garnett, outfitter, Barry-road, doing considerable damage both to the windows and window-frames. These blasting accidents have become of very frequent occurrence, and steps should be taken the authorities to protect people's property from the I dangerous practice of- blasting so heavily near the highway. DOf} HANDICAP.—The second of the series of dog handicaps came off on Saturday afternoon at the Witchell Athletic Grounds, Cadoxton-Barry, when fully 50 dogs competed. The different heats were run in quick time and in the presence of a large number of spectators. Five heats were run, the result of the final being as follows :-lst, 15, Mr. Smith, Lane End, Coleford, "Titt"; 2nd, 11, Mr. Hales, Prince of Wales, Bristol, Lady"; 3rd, 10s., Mr. Long, Newport, "Jim." Five dogs ran in the last heat. LOCAL BOARD ELECTION.—In the House of Com- mons on Monday night Mr. A. J. Williams presented a petition in favour of Local Board elections being carried out in the same way as elections for County Councils, from the Barry and Cadoxton Local Board. "AND THE BRICKS FELL DOWN."—On Sunday evening, just at the close of the society meeting of Mount Pleasant English Baptist Church, Cadoxton, a portion of the ceiling of the chapel suddenly gave way. and came down with a crash on the head of Mr. T. *M. Williams, Vere-street, the conductor of the choir. Mr. Williams was stunned for some time. A quantity of the material also fell upon a child named Stanley Berry, of Barry Dock, causing an injury to his face BRASS BAND.—On Wednesday week at Cadoxton a public meeting was held for the purpose of establish- ing the Cadoxton Brass Band on a sounder basis. Mr. Ililey, the secretary, presented the following balance sheet — Receipts Public subscriptions, £ 38 7s.; members' subscriptions, £ 6 17s.; hon. members' sub- scriptions, £1 Is.; Mr. N. P. Ball. for piccolo. 15s 6d.; proceeds of concerts, £ 8 19s. Id.; loan from Mr. J. J. Williams, 15; loan from Mr. E. Kinnersley, £ 5; balance of demonstration fund, £ 11 Os. 9 total, £ 77 Os. 4Jd. Expenditure Musical instruments, music, music stands, ifcc., £ 67 0s. 4id. repay- ment of loans, £ 10; total, £ 77 0s. 4id.— ft was resolved to form a band committee, and that that the following gentlemen be asked to constitute the same :—Messrs. J. J. Williams (Tyncwydd), Dr. Treharne, Dr. O'Donnell, Messrs. R. G. Morris, F. P Jones-Lloyd, L Y. Owen, E. Lloyd, H. L. Rogers. B. Lewis, J. R Llewellyn, A. E. Willev, D. Shaw, J. Spickett, W. Llewellyn Williams, T. Buckler, R. Howoll, W. Spickett, W. Buckler, W. Kinnersley, J. Hiley, Lewis Evans, G. Palmer, F. Palmer, Ac.—A vote of thanks was accorded the Rector, Mr. J. J. Williams, Mr. E. Kinnersley, Mr. J. Spickett, and the public generally, for the valuable support rendered to the band up to the present; and it was decided to convene a meeting of the new com- mittee as soon as possible. LOCAL BOARD—A special meeting of the Barry and Cadoxton Local Board will be held on Tuesday next for the purpose of considering an application from Mr. Lr.uis Barnett for the renewal of his theatrical license. THE WELSH CHURCH SERVICES.—We have been asken to announce that the members of the Welsh Chuich Mission, now worshipping at the club-ronm, Royal Hotel, in this town, will, on and after Sunday week next, hold their services at the proposed new Hotel, opposite the Central Police-station in Holton- road, Barry Dock. The change is being inirle in order to meet the convenience of a large number of wor- shippers in the Barry Dock district. CRICKET MATCH.—The Barry and Cadoxton Dis- trict Wednesday Team and Boyle and Co.'s (Cardiff) Team played at the Witchill Athletic Grounds on Wednesday afternoon, the homesters securing an easy victory by 72 runs, the scores being—Cadoxton, 86 Boyle and Co., 14. Dr. Gore and Dr. Livingstone batted well for Cadoxton. Scores:—Boyle and Com- pany Ford, c Williams, b L. Willett, 2; Howell, c Dr. Gore, b Lee, 0; Parsons, c Masters, b Willett, 0 Shapiami, b Willett, 0 Davies, c Masters, b Willett, 0 Squires, b H. Lee, 0 Hains, b H. Lee, 0 Reed, c and b H. Lee, 0; Betle, c Hughes, b Lee, 6 Lewis, not out, 5 Dinas, b H. Lee, 0; extras, 1: total, 14 Barry and Cadoxton District: Dr. Livingstone, c Davis, b Partons, 18; Dr. Gore, b Phillips, 9 C. Masters, b Phillips, 6 H. J. Palmer, l.b.w., b Phillips, 6: F. Williams, c Davis, b Dinas, 3 H. Lee, b Dinas, 8 L. Willett, b Dinas, C W. L. Hughes, b Dinas, 14 T. Thomas, b Dinas, 0; W. Hodge, not out, 1 F. Scott, b Dinas, 0 extras, 20; total, 86. AN UPsET.-While a horse, attached to a heavy wagon with a large mortar mill on it, was coming down the Holton Hill late on Monday night, the weight con- sequent upon the steep descent became too great, and forced the horse along, the wagon rushing down at a terrific pace. The whole concern collided with the wood railings at the side of the roadway, smashing about twenty yards of it, and then toppling over an an embankment several feet deep into a field below. The horse, which was badly injured, was extricated with much difficulty. The wagon was also much damaged. The horse, wagon, and mortar mill belonged to Messrs. Jones Bros, Cardiff, MR. DAVID SHAW, accountant, Vere-street, Cadox- ton, has been appointed inspector of agents for South Wales for the Equitable Fire and Accident Insurance Company. We believe the appointment has been made solely through the influence of Mr. L. W. Jones, the esteemed manager of the Metropolitan, Bir- mingham, and South Wales Bank. BUARS BAND. — A meeting of the Brass Band Committee was held in Mr. R. G. Morris's school on Wednesday night, Mr. Benjamin Lewis in the chair. There was little done except to appoint Messrs. B. Lewis, D. Spickett, D. Shaw, and L. Y. Owen, to canvass for subscriptions, and to report to the next committee meeting, which will be held next Wednesday night. What are most wanted are two good cornet players, and the committee are prepared to make it worth the while of good cornet players to join. Mr. Buckler will gladly receive names. PENARTH. INQCEST.—On Friday last an inquest was held at tha Police Station, by Mr. E. B. Reece, coroner, on the body of William Fullard, fireman, who was found driwned in the dock on the previous Thursday. The jury, over which Mr. James Turner was foreman, returned a verdict of Aicidental Death." THE SURVEYOR'S SALARY.—A meeting was held at the Local Board Offices on Monday evening to discuss the matter of the surveyors salary, the Press were not admitted. Considering Mr. Court is at present doing what it takes six to do on the Board at Barry, there is no reason at all why a reduction should be mado in his income because there is to be a sanitary- inspector appointed. FONMON. SUDDEN DEATrl-On Monday afternoon much regret was caused at Fonmon by the announcement that Miss Cecil John, 68 years of age (aunt of Miss Watts, Porthkerry), had died. Although she had been far from well for some time, and had been attended by Dr. Neale, her decease was rather unexpected. She was well known and wIdely respected in the neigh- bourhood. DINAS POWIS. CONCERT.—A very high-class concert was held at the Dinas Powis National Schools on Wednesday night, under the auspices of the local Calvinistic Methodist body. A report of the event is unaAoidably held over. WENVOE. A SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR.—At the London Horse Show, which "concluded on Wednesday, Mr. S. Robinson, of Wenvoe, was successful in winning a second prize with a horse in one class, and secured the honours in another with his mare "Sweetheart." LLANCARFAN. SCXDAY CLOSING.—In the House of Commons on Monday night Mr. A. J. Williams presented a petition from the Llancarfan School Board in favour of the English Sunday Closing Bill.

"TRIBUNE" AND K.C.B. HOT REJOINDER FROM A NATIONALIST. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SOUTH WALES STAR. Sir,—I have read with astonishment the remarks of your Cardiff correspondent, "Tribune" in your issue of May 6th. The correspondent of a Liberal paper talks of the enfranchisement of half the human race as a fad. The justification of female suffrage is the justification of the Amercan war of independence. If woman suffrage is fad Washington was a traitor. Tribune seems, enamoured of the Saxon K.C.B. who represents Cardiff. Some of us who live outside the borough regard that Knight as the most dangerous enemy of Welsh Nationalism, and I for one heartily desire his defeat at the ensuing election. This representative of Wales let your readers mark has dor.e more than any man to throw cold water on Welsh Home Rule. Sometimeagohewrote a silly letter or two to South Wale* Da ily A'ewx, which proved his utter ignorance of political philosophy, and his callous indifference to the public opinion of Wnles as evidenced by the national press. The Rev. D. Richards, of Festiniog, one of the strongest anti-Nationalists in Wales, was so pleased with the Liberal member that he highly praised his action in an article in Gvmmn, in words which Sir E. J. Reed's Cardiff Liberal supporters had better post up in their club. But the Knight found salvation! He, accepted Alfred Thomas' Bill in word, but I have heard that at the Nationalist meeting in Cardiff he so utterly forgot his nationalist principles that he made use of a national meeting to talk party politics. The meeting might have been the meeting of Cymru Fydd, but the voice was the voice of the Saxon wire-puller. It may not be true, but the fact that such a story could be told speaks volumes for Sir E. J. Reed's patriotism. Your coi-respondent talks itbout the bloated House of Bute. I have as much dislike for bloated aristocrats as he has but let us be fair. Lord Bute is president of the Cymmrodorion Society has been one of the most earnest and hearty supporters of Scotch Home Rule. and has eloquently defended the principle of Welsh Nationalism. Were I a Cardiff voter, and had to choose between Sir E. J. Reed and Lord Bute (if a Peer were eligible), I should know that, to realise Mr. T. E. Ellis's aspirations, the best thin? I could do would be to vote for the latter.—Your obedient servant, THE PRESIDENT OF A WELSH LIBERAL ASSOCIATION, BUT FIRST A NATIONALIST. March lltb, 1892.

THE RELIGIOUS CENSUS I OF BARRY, A fortnight ago we published a religious census of the district, in which we compare the results of this year with the last, and in our last issue we published the valuable opinions of local ministers relating thereto. We have this week received the following opinions :— THE REV. W. WILLIAMS. WELSH METHODIST, CADOXTON. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SOUTH WALES STAR. Dear Sir.—In giving you my opinion on the Religious Census of the Barry district I must be frank, though frankness is often recorded now-a- days as indiscretion, and say the least, I am not going to give an opinion with regard to what might have been your object in taking the census. But let that be as it may, I shall take the census as it is. I think, sir, that you have rendered great service to the ministers, the clergy, and all lovers of religion in the district in present- ing them with such an elaborate census which in ray opinion is trustworthy. And I hope you will continue to render this valuable service to religion in this district. It serves a good end. It gives to the fresh ministers and clergy an idea of the con- dition of the place and of the work to be done. I shall not attempt to enumerate the causes for the lamentable small proportion of the pop u lation which attend places of worship, for the district is not yet ripe to receive them. All that can be enumerated have been very ably set forth by the Rev. Mr. Stowell, M.A., and especially the Rev. Christmas Lewis. But I should like to add to them another one, namely, the great depression in the building trade during the last few months. The consequence is that very many of my church and congregation have left the place for the hills and the Western counties. And r believe that this reason is applicable to the whole district. One remarkable item in the Census is-it shows that the Welsh portion of the district are out and out Nonconformists — standing in the high and honourable proportion of 36 to 1. This is a strong argument for Disestablishment. The Census also clearly show that the success of the Church is among the English portion of the dis- trict; therefore, this b a strong proof that the Church of England is the Church of the English people, but not of the Welsh deople. But. inasmuch as this district is composed of English, Welsh, Irish, ko., and all de- nominations and the most momentous question for us (who are within the limits of Christianity) is not which is the wealthiest and which is the strongest, but how to combine our forces and utilise our strength to improve the religious condition of the district, which is anything but satisfactory. I thank you again for the valuable service you have rendered us also trusting, after seeing the condition of the district, that you will render heartier support for us in our endeavours in the future than even in the past. For the work to be done is a difficult task. Nevertheless it should be done. Well then— Let us, then, be up and doing, With a heart for any fate Still achieving, still pursuing, Learn to labour and to wait. —Yours kc., W. Wir.u VMS. Cadoxton. WELSH BAPTIST CHAPEL, CADOXTON. At the weekly meeting of the members of the above place of worship on Wednesday week, Rev. Morris Isaac presiding, the subject for discussion was the census of attendances at local places of worship which appeared recently in the Smith Wales Star. Several members spoke in complimentary terms of the conductors of the Star in organising such census, and the opinion was frequently expressed that it would be a stimulus in increasing the attendances at the Barry I and Cadoxton chapels in the future.

THE WARDS QUESTION AT PENARTH, PUBLIC INQUIRY. A committee of the Glamorgan County Council, consisting of Alderman H. P. Charles, Mr. Blandy Jenkins, and Mr. Arthur Pendurves Vivian sat at the Local Board Offices on Saturday afternoon to consider over the formation of the Penarth district into wards. Amongst the gentlemen present were Messrs. Forrest Snell, James Edwards. Llewellyn Wood, W. L. Morris. Rees, Purnell, Beavan, Shepherd, Strawson, Cornwell, Pavey, Roberts, David Morgan (Pile), Sam Thomas, Riley Morris (clerk), and Court (surveyor). — A successful petition was read from Cogan signed by 200 in- habitants of the necessity of Llandough and Cogan being represented in the wards. The following gentlemen were in favour of only three wards, consisting of three members each — Messrs. Forrest, Snell, James Edwards, Purnell, Llewellyn, Wood. Strawson, and W. L. Morris. The annexed were for forming it into four wards of three mem- bers each. Messrs. Pile, Shepherd, Cornwell, Lewis, Beavan, and Roberts. A lengthy discussion took place over the matter. There is not much doubt as to the decision of dividing it in four wards taking in Cogan and Llandough. a

ALLEGED BIGAMIST AT BARRY. A SENSATIONAL ARREST. A deal of excitement was caused in Barry on Wednesday night by the arrest, on a charge of bigamy, of Frederick Joseph Gibbs, a fireman in the employ of the Barry Company, who lives at 81, Princes-street, Barry, but who is better known as one of Barry's most prominent Church workers. The arrest was made in High-street by Inspector Rees, who, producing a photograph of Gibbs. furnished by the latter's alleged first wife, asked him if it was his. Ee replied that it was. and was taken to the local police-station. On being formally charged. Gibbs. who appeared to be almost dumfoundered, mur- mured that he had nothing to say. He was after- wards transferred to the Central Police-station at Barry Dock. and lodged in the cells. It is alleged that Gibbs was married at Chepstow in 1886, that his first wife now resides there, and that he deserted her a couple of years afterwards. Shortly after arriving at Barry he married on Christmas Day, 1890, at Merthyrdovan Church, his second wife, who, with her widowed mother, is much distressed at what has taken place. Gibbs, who. as stated above, is a foremost worker in local Church movement, is also a member of the Barry I Nursing Association. ) PRISONER BEFORE THE MAGISTRATES. At the Barry Dock Police court yesterday (Thursday), Frederick Joseph Gibbs, railway fireman, was charged before Mr. O. II. Jones and General Lee, with bigamy. Prisoner had the appearances of being a very respectable young fellow, and felt his position acutely. Inspector Rees said at nine o'clock the previous evening he saw the defendant at Barry Police- station, he having been brought there by Police- constable Barnes. He showed the defendant the certificate (produced), and said he had got it from his wife at Chepstow the previous day, also telling him that he had a warrant for his appre- hension for bigamy. After reading the warrant and cautioning him, he said, I had a wife, but she committed adultery." At half-past seven that morning he saw the prisoner in the cells. He said to witness, I will tell you all about it. Four months after I got married at Chepstow, I caught another man having connection with my wife. I did not tell anyone about it at the time. The young man is away now. I lived with her after, but I had a miserable life with her. That certificate you have got is mine." Asked if he had any questions to put to the in- spector, defendant said the evidence which had been given was quite correct. Mary Griffiths, a very superior young person, said she lived at 81, Princess-street, Barry. On the 25ch of December, 1890, she was married to the prisoner at Merthyrdovan Church. Prisoner was remanded to the Penarth Police- court on Monday, bail being allowed—defendant in the sum of £5U and two sureties of JS50 each.

BARRY DOCK POLICE COURT. I ♦ Before Mr. O. H. Jones, J.P., and General Lee. RATE CASES.—George Gulley was summoned by Christopher Howe, collector, for A2 17s., general district rate, and dEl 12s. 3d., poor rate. The money was ordered to be paid within a month.—John Jones, merchant, Barry, was summoned for 94 7s. 3d., rates due. Defendant said his premises were dock property, and that the Local Board did nothing for the rates. There was neither scavenging, gas, or county police protection.—The Bench You must pay.-Defendant It's a fraud. DEAR DOGS.—The following persons were fined 7s. 6d. for keeping dogs without licences :— William Taylor, John Ford, Thomas Butt, William Catherines, Thomas Hopkin Rees, Benjamin Bennett, Edward Packington, John Williams. NON-ATTENDANCE.—John Arnold was fined 5s. and costs for not sending his boy to school. Charles Turner was similarly charged. The case was adjourned for a fortnight for enquiries to be ma Ie in reference to the boy being sent to an industrial school. DRUNKENNESS CASES.—Police-constable John Thomas charged Edward Samuel with being drunk and disorderly at High-street, Barry, early on the morning of the 1st of May. He had been locked up for one day, so the case was dismissed. ALLEGED STRAYING.—Daniel Thomas, Burden Hall Farm, Wenvoe, was charged with allowing four cows to stray on the highway.-Defendant alleged that it was owing to the hedges having been broken down by foxhunters. (Laughter.)- Dismissed with IJ. caution. ILLEGALLY REMOVING CATTLE. — Edward Howard was charged with removing a cow from Llancarfan to another parish without an order as required by the County Council regulations.—De- fendant pleaded guilty.-The Bench regarded the offence as a serious one, owing to the prevalence of the foot and mouth disease, and fined defendant 10s. and costs. ASS AULT.—Frederick Wedge and Thomas Apcott were charged with assaulting Mary Wedge, the wife of the former.—Mr. A. Jackson appeared to prosecute, and, in view of the manner in which the defendant Wedge was continually treating his wife, applied for a judicial separation.—Witnesses were called on either side.—Wedge was fined 2s. 6d. and Apcott was dismissed. ?'

DATE OF THE DISSOLUTION. It is definitely stated at the Carlton Club (says the London correspondent of the Lirerpool Cmi rier) that Parliament will be dissolved at the end of June. Ministers will announce their intention a week in advance, and will ask for a vote on account. This, it is expected, will not be opposed, as the majority of members will be already concerned with their own votes on account. Our own London Correspondent, commenting on this, says it must be borne in mind that the Lirer- pool fill/ria possesses exceptional means of securing trustworthy information on such a point from several members of the present Government, and its editor, Mr. John Archibald Willox, who was recently returned to Parliament for a Liverpool division, is the last man likely to spread such reports for merely sensational pur- poses. It is also well known the Conservative election agents and officials at head quarters here are working night and day to complete their arrangements. This, coupled with the obviously electioneering nature of the speech made by Lord Salisbury at Covent Garden Theatre, make it tolerably safe to assume that by the end of June, at the very latest, an appeal will be made to the the country.

PONTYPRIDD DISTRICT NEWS. '# "0' 'H PONTYPRIDD. SUDDEN DEATH.—Thomas McNamara, a barman in the employ of Mr. John Seiler, the landlord of the Bonvilstone Hotel, Coedpenmaen, was found dead in bed on Friday morning last. Deceased was about 35 years of age. NEW WORKMEN'S TRAIN.—Arrangements have been made with the Taff Vale Railway Company to run an early workmen's train for Treherbort, through Pontypridd to Tail's Well. This train will leave Walnut Tree in the morning at 5.30, and arrive at Treherbert at 6.21, and will return thence at 5.10 p.m., reaching Walnut Tree at six o'clock, The train will commence running on the first of June. A CHILD DROWNED.—On Saturday last an in- quest was held by Mr. E. B. Reece, the district coroner on the body of a young lad, named Richards, the son of Mr. A. J. Richards, lampman, 95, Coed- penmaen-road, whose body had the previous day been found in the Glamorganshire Canal. A verdict of Accidentally drowned was returned. VISIT BY A MISSIONARY.—On Monday evening the Rev. Robert Evans, who has for fifteen years been engaged in missionary work in connection with the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Mission in Cassia Hills, Assam, India, addressed a large congregation at Penuel Chapel, Pontypridd, Councillor H. S. Davies occupying the chair. During the proceedings the mis- sionary presented a number of prizes to the children of the Sunday School who ha.d been successful in their collections towards the mission funds. SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY. —The Penuel Calvinistic Methodist Sunday School held its anni- versary services on Sunday last. The meetings were well attended, and proved of very great interest. During the morning service the pulpit was occupied by the Rev. W. Lewis, who cate- chised the members of the Sunday School at Penuel and its branches at Coedpenmaen and Hopkinstown on the first chapter of Galatians. In the afternoon a public meeting was held under the presidency of Mr. Gwilym Hughes, the superintendent for the present year. Mr. John Charles, Hopkinstown, introduced the servicc, and a chapter from the Hebrews was recited by Miss Jessie Thomas, Penybryn, a niece of the late bard, "Gbnffrwyd." The Chairman quoted some figures, showing that Penuel was making steady progress, and compared favourably with its position twelve months ago. During the subsequent pro- ceedings the choir, under the conductorship of Mr. J. Chick, satisfactorily rendered the anthem, "Clywfy ngweddi," Mr. Jacob Richards presiding at the organ. Addresses were also dalivered by Mr. Daniel Griffiths (the superintendent of the Coedpenmaen Branch), Mr. John Joseph, and Mr. John Charles. The pastor cate- chised the children in the history of Joseph. School statistics were submitted by Mr. Ithel Thomas, Peny- bryn, the school secretary. In the evening, Mr. John Joseph having recited a chapter from the Gospel according to St. Matthew, the Rev. W. Lewis delivered a powerful sermon to young men, with special reference to Sunday School vrork. THE LORD AIAYOR'S VISIT.—Preparations are being made in order to give a right hearty welcome to the Lord Mayor when he visits the town in July next, but there seems to be some dispute among the members of the committee as to the place where the dinner will be held. We hope that in the interest of the town in general a satisfactory agreement will be arrived at. A NEW PATENT. — The other day experiments were made at Messrs. Brown, Lenox and Company's chain works, at Pontypridd, on a "cap" invented by Mr. David Rees, blacksmith, Ynyshir, to connect pit ropes with the cages. Mr. Rees's devico is quite a simple one, and enables the colliery mechanic to re- move, thoroughly examine, and replace the cap in about ten minutes, and it is impossible for the cap to come out once it is properly fixed. The cap stood a strain of 50 tons at Pontypridd. IRISH NATIONAL LEAGUE.—The Wm. O'Brien Branch of the Irish National League has appointed Mr. Edward Griffin, Rickard-street, to be its delegate at the annual convention which will be held on the 6th proximo at Bradford. PROPOSED NEW FOOTBALL GROUND. — Efforts are now being made to secure for the new amalgamated Pontypridd Football and Athletic Club the corner field of Ynysyngharad Park as a football ground. The field is now held under an annual tenancy by Mr. Gordon Lenox, J.P., and he has intimated his willingness to relinquish it if the club require the same. The club will afterwards provide a suitable approach by means of a girder bridge accross the Taff from the main thoroughfare. The field will then be levelled and a bicycle track formed, and altogether a sum of about £ 1,500 will bo spent on the ground. THE RECENT DISASTROUS Fl HE.—Much sym- pathy is felt with the poor fellows that lost their horses in the disastrous fire on Monday night last, and two subscription lists have already been started. Councillor William Spickett has already collected over £ 35, and Mr. Evan Griffiths, Brynteg, has collected nearly £60. A public meeting was held on Wednesday evening to decide what further steps shall be taken. CONGREGATIONAL TENNIS CLUB.-The ground of the above-named club, which is situated in the Taff Vale Park, was re-opened on Thursday afternoon. Most of the members were present, and partook of a most enjoyable tea which had been prepared by the lady members. A considerable amount of money has been spent in levelling and improving the ground DR. STEPHENSON, the President of the Wesleyan Conference, will visit Pontypridd next week, and will preach at the Wesleyan and English Congregational Chapels. ANOTHER FIRE.—About half-past eleven on Wed- nesday morning last a fire broke out in the vicinity of a stable behind the Police-station. The alarm was 1 immediately given, and the police, under the super- vision of Sergeant Macdonald and Fireman David Francis, soon arrived upon the scene, and the hose was applied. Thanks to the promptitude of the above named gentlemen, assisted by Police-constables Rees Davies and W. Evans (Ynysybwl), and Mr. F. Edwards, Market-square, the fire was speedily ex- tinguished. Nothing was destroyed except a quantity of straw, and the damage was therefore light. SOCIALISM.—The Rev. J. Vyruwy Morgan, the new minister of the English Congregational Church at Pontypridd, intends on Sunday evening next to deliver I.. a sermon on Socialism. | PORTH. DROWNING CASE.—On Monday evening about 7.30 o'clock a lad, 15 years of ago, named William Williams, of Jenkins-street, Porth, was drowned whilst bathing in the Rhondda Vawr river, close by the Policc- station. A man named John Davies saw the lad struggling in the water and instantly jumped in and brought him out; life was not extinct, but he died soon afterwards. MINISTERIAL CALL.—The members of Bethlehem Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Chapel have given a most unanimous call to the Rev. William Jones, of Morriston, near Swansea, to become their pastor. It is hoped that the rev. gentleman will see his way clear to accept the same. GENEROSITY.—We understand that Mr. Joshua Morgan, ironmonger, Porth, a leading member of the Baptist Church, has recently presented to the English Calvinistic Methodist Church, at Porth, a magnificent set of communion service, the value of which is £10, PENTRE. AN ABSCONDING BANKRUPT.—On Friday last a meeting of the creditors of John Davies, grocer and baker, of the Household Stores, Ton, Pentre, was held at the Official Receiver's Office, at Merthyr. The defendant did not make an appearance, and no state- ment of affairs had been filed. SDCCESSFUL CONCERTS.— On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday last very successful concerts were held at the Drill Hall, Pentre. By special request a repe- tition of the new cantata, entitled "Joseph," was given before an attentive audience each evening. The cantata was performed in full character, and in Hebrew costumes, by the Gelli Dramatic Society, under the leadership of Mr. Tom Jenkins, Gelli. The various portions were represented by the following :—Dinah, Miss Gwen Erasmus, V.C.W., and pupil of Dr. Parry Princess, Miss Mary Edwards, Gelli; Joseph, Mr. David Thomas Jacob, Mr. David Jones, Rhymney; choir of the Brethren, Ishmaelites, Egyptians, &c. Stage manager, Mr. R. HoweDs (Alaw Cynon); pianist, Mr. D. S. Evans, Ton, and pupil of Mr. J. E. Deacon, Cardiff. The chair was alternately occupied by Messrs. E. H. Davies, Pentre; George Jones, Higher Grade Schools; Jacob Ray, Ton Collieries. MARDY. SUDDEN DEATH.—We deeply regret having to chronicle this week the death of Miss Janet Thomas, the youngest daughter of Mr. Griffith Thomas, Mardy House, the resident manager of the Mardy Colliery, who died very suddenly 011 Friday evening last. Much sympathy is felt with the bereaved parents in their sad affliction. ILLNESS OF MR. GEORGE JONES.—We regret to say that Mr. George Jones, headmaster of the Ystrad Higher Grade School is in ill-health. Mr. Jones has been. unable to attend to customary duties in con- sequence thereby. ACCIDENT TO A COLLIER.—Whilst working in the Gelli Colliery on Friday last Mr. D. Grovell, of Redfield-terrace, Ystrad, met with a serious accident. It appears that a large stone fell upon him, and thereby fractured one of his legs, and caused other injuries to his body. His brother, William, narrowly escaped sharing the same fate. SPECIAL SERVICES.—On Sunday and Monday the English Baptist Church of Ystrad Rhondda held their annual special services. The ministers engaged on the occasion were the Revs. Principal Davies, Pontypool College, and W. Powell, Treherbert. The leader of the singing was Mr. Gwilym Jones, and Mr- Edmund Prichard presided at the harmonium. TREORKY. OBITUARY.—It is with regret that we announce this week the death of Elsie Annie, the dearly beloved daughter of Mr. David Thomas, of the Treorky Hotel, Treorky, which took place on Friday last. The body of the deceased, who was only three years of age, was interred at the Cemetery on Monday, and was accompanied to the grave by a large number of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas's many friends. TYLORSTCWN. CYMANFA GANU.—The Calvinistic Methodists of the Rhondda Vach Valley held their annual Cymanfa Ganu" on Sunday afternoon at Tylomtown, and on Monday the morning servicc at Macrdy and the after- noon and evening at Penuel, Ferndale, the conductor being Mr. D. Jenkins, Mus. Bac., Aberystwyth. The Monday morning service was an exceptiouallyeffective one. Mr. Jenkins complimented them on their beau- tiful singing. TONYREFAIL. SCHOOL BOARD.—The monthly meeting of the Llantrissant School Board was held at the Board Schools, at this place, on Friday, 6th inst, chairman, Mr. M. R. Rowlands; vice-chairman, Mr. Daniel Davies. In addition to t-ke usual routine of business, the clerk submitted the following: — Returning officer's expenses of the recent election, £ 172 6s. 9d., an increase of £ 50 5s. 6d.; the reason assigned for the excess was that two extra polling booths had been provided. A precept of il,750to meet the expendi- ture was sanctioned, a loan of £620 was authorised for Williainstown school alteration and addition. Pwll- gwain site for school having been secured, and the question of site for an infants school at Britannia be deferred for a month pending a communication with Mr. Sheppard; re a site onEirw Field, adjoining Glyn- fach Colliery, as no other plot of sufficient area is available in that locality. YSTRAD. CHURCH EXTENSION.—Mr. Vaughan, architect, Llandaff, is preparing plans for the erection of a new Church in Ystrad, in the place of a small mission-room. It is intended that the new building will seat about 400 persons, and will cost 12.000. The site has been given free of charge by Mrs. Gordon Canning and Mrs. Currie, of Bailey's estate. A FATAL FALL.—An inquest was held on Monday last, at the Gelli Hotel, Ton, Tetrad, on the body of John Sennet, a haulier, 24 years of age, who was killed on Friday evening by falling down the new shaft which is now being sunk at the Gelli Colliery, Ystrad. A verdict of Accidental death" was returned, but the jury recommended the contractor to place a hitcher at the entrance of the upper seam in future, in order to properly protect the mouth of the pit. FATAL ACCIDENT. —On Monday morning an inquest was also held before Mr. E. B. Reece, coroner, on the circumstances attending the death of Thomas Hughes, a banksman, 45 years of age, residing at Ton- row, Ystrad, who was killed on Sunday evening at the mouth of the Maindy pit, Ton. A number of workmen had been renewing a drum on the engine plane under- ground, and while removing the old drum from the mouth of the shaft, immediately after it had been raised out of the pit, it toppled over, and struck the deceased in the breast, killing him on the spot. A verdict of Accidental death was returned. CYCLING CLUB.—The local cyclists are about forming an united club, which will embrace the localities of Ton, Pentre, and Ystrad. The movement ia likely to receive encouragement. FLOWElt SHOW.—The flower and horticultural show, which will be held at Ystrad in August next, is, to all appearance, likely to turn out a decided success. The officers of the committee are :—Chair- man, Mr. W. Evans; treasurer, Mr. D Lloyd; secre- tary, Mr. Dan Edwards, Primrose Cottage, Ystrad, Rhondda. The president is the er.erable Archdeacon Griffiths; vice-presidents, Messrs. D. Hannah, Fern- dale, W. W. Hood. Llwynypia, R. L. Phillips, Prim- rose Hill, W. D. Wright, Rhondda Rise, Dr. Thomas, Leysygraig, and Captain Istance, Bodringallt House. YNYSYBWL. COLLIERY ACCIDENT.—Rees Owen Jones, sliackler, aged 16 years, employed at the Lady Windsor Col- liery, met with a frightful accident on Monday evening last while in the act of jumping on to a journey of full trams which were being hauled to the pit bottom by means of the Main and Pail Rope System. Failing in the attempt, he fell, with the result that three or four of the trams passed over his right leg, smashing it beyond recognition. He was conveyed home upon an ambulance stretcher, Dr. Morgan, with his assistant, Dr. M'Crecker, accompanying, who, upon arriving at the house, amputated the limb a few inches above the knee. The poor little fellow was as well as could be expected when our pared left. SCIENCE AND ART EXAMINATIONS.—The Science class, under the tuition of Mr. Rhys Llewelyn, were examined on Tuesday evening. The report of the ex- amination will appear next issue.

PONTYPRIDD POLICE-COURT. WEDNESDAY'.—Before Messrs. J. Ignatius Williams (stipendiary), W. Merchant, E. Edwards, T. P. Jenkins, and Dr. H. N. Davies. YOUTHFUL INCENDIARIES.—John Jones (12), William Pugh (13), David John Davies (8), and David Pugh (10) were charged with setting fire to mountain grass at Ynysbwl on the 24th of ApriL-The Bench dismissed the case on the ground of insufficient exidence. ASSAULT.—Charlotte Davies, Pont Norton, summoned Caroline Davies, of the same place, with assaulting her on the 4th inst.—Defendant was ordered to pay 10s. costs. CHARGE AGAINST A SCHOOLMISTRESS.—Miss Jessie Davies. schoolmistress at Cilfynydd Schools, was summoned by Charlotte Jones for beating her child with a cane on Monday last.—Mr. H. W. Spowart defended.—The Bench dismissed the case on the ground that the mother's evidence was not to be depended upon, and had not been in any way corroborated. ASSAULTING THE POLICE.—William Smith, John Smith, and Fred Jones were charged with assault- ing Police-sergeant McDonald. On Monday after- noon the three prisoners were in the Tredegar Arms, and refused to leave the public-house. Sergeaut McDonald, Sergeant Menhennick, and two other constables were very badly treated by the defendants, who were very violent.—William Smith was sentenced to a fortnight's imprisonment, John Smith to ten days, and Jones to a week. STEALING COAL.—Lily Blanche was charged with stealing coal from the siding near the Penrhiw Colliery.—Discharged with a caution. STEALING AN OVERCOAT.-—William Hughes, Pontypridd, was charged with stealing an overcoat, belonging to David Rees, a collier, living near t Llantrissant.—Defendant was convicted and sen- tenced to a month's imprisonment with hard labour. STEALING A POCKET-BOOX AT MARDY.-R. Hurst was charged by George Townley, Mardy, with stealing a pocket-book which was in his coat on the 2oth of last month.—Fined 10s. WILFUL DAMAGE.—Sarah Richards, Llwynypia, summoned John limmings, of the same place, with wilful damage to her window on the previous night, causing damage to the extent of jEl 5s.— Defendant was fined Is. and costs, and ordered to pry the damage.

THE PONTYPRIDD HORSE- WHIPPING CASE. POLICE COURT PROCEEDINGS. HEAVY FINE. At the Pontypridd Police Court on Wednesday- before Messrs. J. Ignatius Williams (Stipendiary), T. P. Jenkins, and E. Edwards—Charles Brummage was summoned by A. J. McMurray, the postmaster of Pontypridd, for assaulting him on the previous Wednesday. Mr. W. C. Matthews prosecuted, and Mr. H. W. Spowart defended. Much interest was manifested in the case, the court being crowded. Alfred James McMurray said that he was passing the Police Court, and whilst going along was struck with a heavy cart-horse whip in the face. He was struck a dozen or fourteen times—each blow came towards his head. He put up his hands and they were cut in four places. His face was also swollen. When he turned round he saw it was the defendant Brummage. Witness shouted for help. He had lately been suffering from prostration, and this made him a deal worse. After the attack he went to the police-station, and Sergeant McDonald returned with him, and defendant -shouted out, This is McMurray, the postmaster, the d-t scamp in Pontypridd." Brummage also threatened him. Defendant had been in the employ of the post-office, but resigned his position in December last.—In cross-examination, witness said that the defendant had not told him he lost money from his box whilst in the post-office. He had not suggested that Mr. Brummage should resign. He gave him a good character eight months ago. He had never told Mrs. Brummage that he would ruin her husband. He sent the following letter to Mr. Jenkins on the 3rd of May Somo time since when Mr. Charles Brummage was in my employ I gave him a testimonial as to character, but he having since left the service of the post-office, I now wish to cancel it. (Signed) A. J. MCMURRAY. This letter was not writton to Mr. Jenkins in order that Mr. Brummage might be dismissed. Mrs. Catherine Williams, Gelliwyon Farm, said she saw defendant coming out of a wooden shed and beat Mr. McMurray with a whip. She heard Brummage say that horse-whipping was too good for Mr. McMurray.—Elizabeth Ann Martin said she heard Brummage say, I have not done with you yet; I'll give you another thrashing. Sergeant Menhennick said he saw Brummage on that day. He was in a very bad passion, but did not deny having struck Mr. McMurray, who was bleeding from his hands and face. Mr. Spowart, on behalf of the defendant, ex- pressed his deep regret that he had, while under the impression that he had been badly treated, in- flicted such a punishment upon Mr. McMurray. He then urged their Worships to be lenient towards the defendant, who was under the impression that he had been most severely treated by the postmaster. -The Bench, in giving their decision, said they had taken into consideration the fact that the defendant had apologised for his unwarrantable ¡. attack. Mr. McMurray, eight months ago, had given Mr. Brummage a character, which he now J wished to modify. Therefore, he withdrew this character, and it was the duty of Mr Jenkins* to communicated with Mr. McMurray. Mr. Jenkins, I contrary to the practice of gentlemen, handed this letter to Mr. Brummage, and this attack was the ¡. result. They had carefully considered whether they should send the defendant to prison without the option of a fine but having considered the apology the defendant had made, they would give ¡ him the opportunity to pay £5, and order him to find two sureties for £, 50 each to keep the peace for six months. Later in the day Mr. Jenkins, the 'I contractor, appeared in court, and said he had never heard anything about the letter until that day. The Stipendiary said he had assumed that Mr. Jenkins had handed the letter to Brummage, but as he denied it, he (the stipendiary, deeply regretted having made the remarks affecting him early in the day.

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