The South Wales Star

BRIDGEND NOTES. s At the meeting of the Llandyfodwg Schoo Board on Monday several topics of interest were discussed. The reports of her Majesty's inspectors concerning the Nantymoel and Gilfach Goeh Board Schools, whilst* satisfactory on the whole a* regarding the children in those schools, were not considered by the Board to reveal a satisfactory state of things with reference to the pupil teachers. It was stated that one reason why the pupil teachers had not done better was because they did not receive sufficient instructions from. the head teachers to prepare them for their exami- nations. The remarkable part of the matter is that the Board passed a resolution some time ago requesting their head teachers to pay particular attention to pupil teachers' in- struction, and it was on Monday alleged that that resolution of the Board had not been adhered to. It was very sensibly asked by one of the members how could they expect their pupil teachers to come well out of their examinations without being pre- pared for them, and ultimately the Board resolved that a letter be written to the head teachers re- questing them to keep a record of the times during which they gave instruction to pupil teachers, and of the attendances of the pupil teachers. The disadvantages under which pupil teachers in country schools are placed were referred to. and it was explained that pupil teachers employed under a large town School Board frequently had the previlege of studying during school hours, but in cases where they were employed in schools where there was only a small staff, such a privilege could not be given, as their services were required all the time in taking their class's. A proposal by the Chairman that in future the Bible should be read in the schools under the Board was withdrawn after a few remarks from the members, so as to afford an opportunity of obtaining information from other School Boards as to their practice in reference to religious instruc- tion. The Nonconformists present said that they had not the slightest objection to placing- an open Bible before every child, but they wanted some safeguards so that sectarian instruction should not be given at the Bible readings. General surprise is expressed that at the eleventh hour a man should have been put forward to fight the Tory Battle in Mid-Glamorgan. In the valleys the friends of the retiring member (Mr. S. T. Evans) express their determination to inflict such a drubbing upon the Tories as will make them reluctant to force another contest. Several cases \vere disposed of at the Bridgend Petty Sessions in which the defendants were charged with committing assaults upon police- men, and the decision of the magistrates to send each of the offenders to gaol without the option of a fine was undoubtedly wise. When the duties of the police are considered, every right-thinking person must admit that they have a right to expect assistance and protection from the Bench, and it is to be heped that the sentences imposed will have the desirable effect of deterring others from inflicting such cruel injuries upon officers who were merely doing their duty. In the cases under notice the constables were endeavouring to take a drunken and disorderly person to the station when several other men— without any cause whatever, but perhaps with a notion of obtaining a reputation for bravery amongst their comrades—savagely kicked and otherwise assaulted the police. The sequel, how- ever, has not turned out as they desired, for not only did they not succeed in'-rescuing the prisoner, but in turn they themselves have become prisoners, and will (thanks to the Bridgend justices) sojourn for a while at Her Majesty's expense in Cardiff.

EAST ABERTHAW AND ST. ATHAN GOSSIP. I HOPE IT IS TRUE.—There is some talk among those concerned of approaching the proper authorities with the object of persuading them to construct a bridge over the river between East Aberthaw and the Leys. At present those desirous of visiting the other side huve to go round by Burton, a distance of nearly three miles. A baulk with hand-rails would answer the purpose, and the cost would be quite trifling. I hope my friends may succeed in their object, for a bridge across the river is really ess-initial, and would benefit many. Still, if a bridge is unobtainable I would suggest that directly the new railway is opened steps are taken to provide a ferry, which, perhaps, would after all do almost as well. NEGLECTED.-Talking about the Leys reminds me of the :fact that during the last few years this place, which at one time was so popular among pleasure-seekers, is now comparatively deserted. The genial landladies of both the Ship and Ocean House Hotels have proved in the past thitt they are no novices in the art of making visitors comfortable, and what more their charges are moderate. I trust after this that they will enjoy a little more of-the patronage of my readers, THAW RIVER.—The work of widening and di- verting this stream of water is fast drawing to a close—it will be finished by the time this is in print, I am told. The Right Hon. Earl of Dun- raven and the Ecclesiastical Commissioners are the promoters of the work, and Mr. W. H. Mathias the contractor. The oijjBCt of the work is to prevent the moors being flooded by Llambethery and Tre- gough, of late years they having been most con- tinually under water. Those who have not visited the river recently with their rods and lines will find a vast improvement in it, and I trust the- trout will multiply accordingly. ST. ATHANT SCHOOL.—The talented children of St. Athan will,.I am pleased to hear, perform the cantata. "Riding Hood's Rescue," on Friday, July 1st. I attended the: last two or three, of the enter- tainments given by these children, and if they are nearly so successful next Friday as they have proved themselves hitherto, I can prophesy a most enjoyable evening for the audience. Mr. Jones, the schoolmaster, is to be congratulated on the aptness his pupils show in retaining the in- struction he imparts. The proceeds of the cantata. itS usual, will be devoted to the school treat and stttendance prize fund. I 'IT WAS QUITE COMMON.-Since relating the story told me last week concerning how an old man when a baby was used as a means to hood- wink a coastguard. 'Ififind that this method was commonly practised by those who dealt in -smuggled goods. Several ancients in the village swear that they have sILept upon everything from tobacco -upwards. COWiiKIDG-K AND AiBBRTHAW RAIVVAY.—Ifc may not be generally known that there are four stations on the new railwav, at Cewbridge, Kingsland. Burton, and East Abertha w respectively, Passenger* will look at the T.V.R. station, and <cross by a footpath onto the C. and A. For a time there will, I understand, be no bookiijg-office .at Cow bridge-merely waiting-rooms but when increased traffic requires extra communication. I ^suppose, we shall have it. Th rough the kinds ess of Jlr. Mafchiae, I am permittfi. to ride throu-'n the line when there is an engine going the same w ay as myself, and"! must confess tkat the view frojr the train when passing Beauprc k. really most beauti- ful; -so, aim, is it at Burton. When time has touted-down- the newness of t he- line it will. in my opinion, be oneof the prettiest«-ides I know of ;?or some.miles anjjKid. MR. A. J. iWiLiiiAMS. M.f.. Used TO PI^.Y "HAHD-IBALIJ."—On Saturday, Sjune 25th, Mr. J. Williams, M:P,. on his way tosSt. Athan. after addresCnor.a meeting of his suppliers at Rhoos§. espied aiparfcy of,y.-6-uug people paying ball' East Aisrthaw. After asking the way to St. Athan,111: assured tie lookers-ou &:at he used to enjoy the'old game of ball" as -ly as any- one, and .his geniutl countenance beamed with smiles as IK.drove away. THEIIE'III SURE .TU" BE AN ACOSE.-E.VT."—This remark was rttddre^sed me by an East Aberthaw woman as sfevwas retueeing from the .,svell where we get our drinking water. I want to have [;& look at the svwill in questiou, and thik is what I fw-znd :—Imagviue ;to you w,If a deep weil covered m by an obloaf (building, with a little opening afesut two feet js^siare in front. Owing to the mamt dry weatfctar fthe watte has become wry low, and j £ f you want tsnprocure -water you aifeit tie a rope <sn to the hanaSfo of yo.vr bucket or pitcher, lower it down, and dlcn tihmst half your hody through the opening-, and rthus haul upwour vessel. A woman was oaly just.-eaved from facing in the other day, and socae yetrs ago a man »as drowned there. A pumpatilid- hy the side of ae well, but, <?f course, is out of order. If it j put into orier the opening in tfae wall might be closed, and, probably, a jfotal accident avoided. RUN Aw AT,A little boy appr^&ced to Mr. W. Evans, shoemaker, Barton, disappeared la&t w#ek and has not since been he-,ard. of. He was a parish apprentice, and the idea is that aw he ha,s almost learned his trade, he hiv sought pastures new is order to earn some wages.

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TYNEWYDD ECHOES. [BY LEO.] HE MAKETH AN APOLOGY. Once !\g-Îll I unsheathe my sword of tite peu. My conscience has been somewhat reproaching me for my recent neglect of my gentle readers, and I crave their indulgence to once more forgive me. and take me back into their confidence. HE DRAWETH COMPARISONS. Nantymoel is a perfect paradise. It is a place of beauty and giandeur. of mighty waters, of trees, of unspeakable greatness, and the place of all opportunities. Then, the anthem of Freedom is whispered by the gentle zephyrs, cried by the storm, sung by the river, and re-echoed by the mountains. Here there is no lord to domineer over the free folks of Nantymoel, no despotic landlord to exercise his power. Tynewydd, thou art only as a sweeping-brush by the side of the Great Eastern compared to Nantymoel. But thou art greatly to be feared. Thou art able by the utterance of some mysterious incantation to cause strange and unusual phenomena in the operations of Nature, bring marvellous visions before the enthralled eyes of the wondering spectator, transform trees and shrubs into knights and gallant soldiers, call spirits from the vasty deep, hold awful commune with the denizens of the unseen world, or elect County Councillors and County Aldermen to the Glamorganshire County Council. Thou art able, whenever and wherever thou canst, to effect a wondrous transmutation in the history of thy covetous neighbour. In the fulness of time, thou wilt give to the" craggy little village" her enfranchisement from despotism and cliquism. HE TAUNTETH TYRT.F.RS." The learned" Tyrt.-eus taunts Tynewydd with bringing out an opponent to Sam." We esteem our worthy representative too much to make a commotion over the" storm in a teacup" at the Mansion House. He may have acted rightly or wrongly. One thing we know—that he is sound in the faith, and that he has won the esteem of the G.O.M. and Sir W. Harcourt. It is to be presumed— if we take some of the orators who represent and speak on behalf of Nantymoel people-that true Liberals, as far as Nantymoel is concerned, are as scarce as blue roses." Fancy a man calling him- self a Republican," and yet an opponent to a man who believes io a Government by the people for the people. For Tyrtreus's political education it would greatly strengthen his political life if he were to locate his deformed structure somewhere nearer Tynewydd than he is at present. It is said that an honest Tory resident at Tynewydd has renounced his former creed and that he has sworn allegiance to the flag of progress and Liberalism. This rumour is supported by certain facts, viz. that the said convert placed a notice of a meeting very promi- nently in his window, and one of the posters announcing l; Sams" visit on Thursday finds a prominent place in his window. HE PROMISETH AND ASKETH. Next week I shall treat my readers to an un- related story of the late County Council election. It concerns an inkeeper and a commercial traveller. Also, a love letter, if the young lady who owns it does not claim it before Monday next. Who are the three young gentlemen who visit Tynewydd in order to see certain young ladies in Commercial- street ? Who are the young ladies who are very fond of talking to the navvies ? Who says that the Great Western Railway faculties are bad ? Who is going to provide Bibles for the Llandyfodwg School Board ?

EGLWYSILAN SCHOOL BOARD. A SCENE. The ordinary monthly meeting of this Board was held on Monday last, at the Castle Hotel, Taff's Well, when there were present Messrs. D. Morris (chairman), J. Morgan (vice-chairman), Revs. S. R. Jones, Josiah Thomas, Phillip Jones, J. Mill- a ward, J. Richards, J. Williams, C. F. Richards, and T. Thomas (clerk). The Clerk read a letter from Mr. Edward Williams, late member of the Board, thanking the Board for the vote of condolence passed with him at the last meeting of the Board. On the proposition of the Rev. S. R. Jones the salary of the Attendance Officer was raised to £52 per annum, the officer to devote his whole time to the work. The Clerk read the reports of the School Inspectors of the examinations held at Aber Mixed School. In accordance to notice of motion Mr. C. F. Richards proposed that all married female teachers be dispensed with subject to the usual notice, and that in future no married female should be eligible to act as teachers. Mr. Richards, in supporting his motion, said he did not think it right that women who became mothers should parade before a school of girls. In his opinion it was very im- proper. Besides women, who had taken to them- selves husbands were neglecting their home-duties or that of the school for it was manifest that it was the duty of married woman to attend to home affairs. (Laughter.) Another thing he had against married women being teachers was that by so doing they and their husbands 'received salaries, and thus kept away younger ladies who, perhaps, had widowed mothers or invalided fathers to keep. In that way one family enjoyed what two might.—Mr. Williams seconded the motion. Rev. S. R. Jones said he would not enter into any of the arguments used by Mr. Richards, for if a woman could not "parade" before a school, ac- cording to Mr. Richards, she must also be kept away from all places of worship, because it was indecent for a woman in an interesting -state to show herself. Mr. Richards I did not use the words in- teresting state," nor ''indecent." I said "im- proper." Rev. S. R. Jones In any case, there is only a shade of difference. I move that in futere no married woman be eligible to act as teacher under this Board. Mr. Phillip Jones seconded. Mr. Richards That does not change the mean- ing of the resolution. Eev. S. R. Jones We have not appointed any married women, but we have allowed them to act as teachers under the Board after their marriage. If wo pass this resolution those ladies who. work unrær us will know when they contemplate matrimony that it will »:;sùlt in their positions becoming vacant. Mr. Richards pointed out that the Cardiff Sahool Boats;5 had adopted a similar proposition to his, and tii&t Board was considered a model one and. a credit; to the Principality. Mr.^Iorgan So is the Newport School Ikard, but wkan the question came before them it .t.vas defeated. (Laughter.) Mr. Sfcillip Jones thougku the Board had met Mr. Riohaads half-way, and they would all ..be sorry to-dismiss those teackers, who had served them f.iiU'fiully for over fifteen years, with a thsee m on t.hq" Rev. J. Thomas said that Ifc are were only two married women under the Bwrvl, and they diti their wof4: remarkably well. The Chairman pointed out feat Mr. Richarde brought jip Ui'i matter three y<cars ago. but he (the chai-rjziatft) found, upon ejE^uirv. that the married female .teachers, by thek energy, earned more money than any of the othe-ivmembers of the Board, anfhe bfUcved it would te wrony to dis- miss them. 'If Mi. Richards withdrew his motion in favour of the.{amendment he would support it, otherwise he would go dead againstij^. Mr. Richards (ei-o:tedly) I have bo^n very badly treated by the members when I s^oke to them aoout bringing chCiniatter before the ,Hon.rd they promised to swpportjiae. I will not mention any !;names, but njw I fiat them go dea,d against, me. Rtw. S. H..Tenes 'I :tol(l you I mi^jjifc support :4ne motion if ysm auwKk'd the wording-. The Chairman 1 taid you I would <fi\ae yon no encouragement. ¡Rev. J. Thorn atAnd I never thougiH. ,of pro- mising. ]&?. Morgan i am spared to say iihat I to support the meiion if it was mcdified. Mi ichards No, youiprpurised unconditionally. Tiif .other members having spoken. Mr. Biefeju-ds wifchAww his motioa,, ;and the amendment was carried.

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CORRESPONDENCE. BARRY DOCK ROMAN CATHOLIC SUHOOI TO THE EDITOR OF THE SOUTH WALES STAR. Sr H,-From the correspondence windi has aopeare. in your columns from the pens ot the Rev. Mgi Williams, Ratepayer," Barryite," and the Rev. I Ton Evans on this question, it is very evident to al Liberal anil unsectarian educ-ttionists. that the E luca tion Act needs amendment in respect to the publi money, whether from the Imperial fund or local rates to sectarian schools. Liberal educationists earnest!' contend for all schools receiving Government aid to b; placed absolutely under public control. This is veri objectionable to the sectarians, because they know ant say that such a reform would destroy their much lovec denominational system. Sir W. H. Dyke expressed himself very plainly or this subject when in the House of Commons, on JunE 16th. He said, "There was no use mincing matters, th( control of the ratepayers would mean the destructior of the voluntary system, which those who supported the Government strongly believed in, and in favour 01 which they would fight to the death." Old abuses die hard." According to their own confession the chief motile principle which actuated the Tories ir passing the Assisted Education Act, was the desire tc place the Voluntary Schools in such an impregnable position that no hostile majority could ever dislodge them. As the law now stands, in order to obtain the Imperial grant for a sectarian school in a School Board district, the promoters thereof must build at their own expense a school with the cubic space per head required by the Government; show that the schoA is necessary (which in this case will be difficult to do); teach the secular subjects demanded and hang up continuously in a prominent place in the school the Conscience Clause. The Rev. Mgr. Williams knows this very well, and hence he says, All that we ask for is that no obstacle be placed in the way of our getting a grant from the Government for the results in secular edu- cation that we produce in our school." The considera- tion for which he asks will receive due and thorough attention at our next School Board meeting. The objection to the law as it now stands is that, it enables sectarian educationists to use for the advancement of their own party purposes an institution which should be truly national, and whose privileges should be unreservedly open to all without respect to creed or condition. Denomina- tionalists by the present legal arrangements manage to get their Sectarian dogmas taught daily under cover of imparting secular knowledge. The Sectarian and the secular instruction are made to run side by side, and it is the same fund that largely pays for both. The voluntary contributions do not exceed one-fourth of the money required to carry on the schools, and the other three-fourths are derived from the Government in annual and fee grants. Thus the education Act as it is now administered supplies an easy and cheap method to the Sectarian of inculcating his peculiar dogmas. The managers have only to be careful that they comply with the secular requirements of the Act by devoting the two hours to secular instruction every time the school is opened, but atter that they can utilise their teachers,as far as those teachers will allow them, to the drilling of the children in their own seculor tenets. But though the Rev. Mgr. Williams only asked that no obstacle be placed in their way of getting an imperial grant for their school the inhabitants of the Cadoxton-Barry School Board District, and all others interested in education, should be actively on the alert. Because it is not only the object of sectarian educationalists to obtain the Impe- rial grant, but also to get. if possible, support for their schools out of the local rates. This cannot be done as the iaw now stands, but they advocate a repeal of the law. A few years ago a Royal Commission was appointed to inquire into the working of the Education Act of 1870. That Commis- sion was appointed because of the continual agitation of the promoters of sectarian elementary schools. They were dissatisfied with the Education Act of 1370, and sought the appointment of the Commision, with the object of recommending legislation calculated to stop the development of the School Board system, and to enable sectarian schools to successfully compete with Board Schools. In what is called the majority report of that Commission, the advocates of sectarianism signifi- cantly state that "the time indeed seems to have come for a new departure." What that "new departure" is can be very easily seen by a perusal of this report. They recommend, for example, that purely sectarian schools in which religious dogmas are taught should be aided by the rates. On page 222 they say :—" There is no reason why the principle of voluntary schools receiving annual aid from the rates should not be extended, and rate-aid, in respect of secular efficiency, should not be given to voluntary schools (as it is now given to industrial and reformatory schools), without the imposition of the Cowper-Temple clause, which, under the Act of 1870. affects those schools only which are provided and supported entirely by the rates. That the local eaucawonal authority should be em- powered to supplement from local rates the voluntary subscriptions given to the support of a public State- aided elementary school in this district to an amount equal to these subscriptions, but not exceeding ten shillings fer each child in average attendance." The sectarian schools have not been able to compete successfully with the Board Schools, and so their managers are trying either to hamper the progress of the Board Schools or seek for aid from the local rates themselves to mure efficiently carry on their work. On the same night as Sir W. H. Dyke gave expression to the sentence already quoted, Sir R. Temple, a pro- minent and influential sectarian educationist, is reported to have said:—"In conclusion, he desired to express words of regret that the Bill for relieving voluntary schools from rating had fallen through, and he confessed the result as disappointing." Thus, in every possible way it is sought to prop up sectarian education. It is quite clear what the wishes and intentions of sectarian educationists are, and irt/behoves unsectarians to be constantly on the alert. I repeat in respect to the Barry Dock Roman Catholic School what you have already said. This is the first definite attempt that has been made to introduce sectarian education into the district. I am sorry fer it, because I think if all heartily united in supporting secular education as administered in the Board Schools, and each religious party attended to the religious instruc- tion of the children specially under their charge, a far better system of education would be established.—I am, &c., WELSH NONCON. TO THE EDITOR OF THS SOUTH WiMjas STAR. SIR,-The Rev. Mgr. Williams attempted to show in the last issue of the South. Wales Stm that it would be cheaper for the ratepayers to have Sectarian Schools than Board Schools. I don't know enough about the matter to say Yes or "No" to that. But I know enough about Welsh Nonconformists to 'know that they will not allow pecuniary considerations to weigh with them in a matter of conscience. In Merioneth- shire, some time ago. a gentleman offered to endow a Board School in 4 poor country parish if the parishioners allowed it to be made a Church or National School. To the eternal honour of the poor Nonconformists of the parish be it said that they refused to sacrifice principle for gain, and with thanks declined the generous offer. Such will be the case at Barry Do«k. Even if Mgr. Williams proved to satisfaction ,t'h1t it wculd be cheaper to have sectarian schools, me won't sacrifice our principles to save our pockets. We believe that it is wrong that any public money should be devwted to sectarian purposes, or go to teach any particular creed or form of religion. To that principle we will remain steadfast. As you said, Sir, this, is the first definite attempt to introduce sectarian education, sup- ported by public funds, into our district. I think the question should be postponed until after the election, and that it should be made the test question. You have once more earned the gratitude of your countrymen for drawing attention to -this danger, and for allowing the question to be discussed ■ in your valuable paper.—I am. &c., BRYTHON LLON MEWN BRETHYU LLWYD. Cadoxton. THE ATTENDANCE OFFICERSHIP OF TIES I BARRY SCHOOL BOAKD. We have received the following -correspondence from Mr. H. Seig, the attendance offieei« of the Barry -School Board. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SOUTH WALES STAR. SIR,—Will you kindly allow the enclosed letter to :fbppea:- in the Xcmth Wales Star, a copy of which I send Itioyonr Barry contemporary.—I am, AP j A SEIG. ;TO THE EDITCR OF THE BARRY NEWS. 'SIR,—-Since you have on several occasions favoured MSV. so highly as tt make me the subjeet CF a leading aetiele in your papt* I fee! I am under an obligation y«>u in that resptct, and beg to tender i«;y sincere acknowledgements the same. It is an'honour that I Ifuyer expected. ULy ambition never eoarefi to high, II.nd. [ never expected; to find an editor so condescend- ing. 1 must confess Unat on this last oceasiou I had almost'lost the pleasül.3 bf knowing it, and, but-ior the kin,ItR,o-i of a friend ån showing me your paper. I should vhave lived uatil now in wofui ignorar.ee of such a distinction. Henceforth my opinion of the Barry tkuch Nerrs will IK.considerably higher, I fear I have h.,at many an intellectual treat by neglecting its merit*,Urt the past. Although you evidently hpve a very i.&v.- estimate of ffce mental calibre of yogr readers (giving them a heading article on such ;t subject. Tet it might *,e improved by insert- ing a f«Mi sprinkling of truth to vary the dullness of your fictWn. It may be hope-! less to look Xor right eostgusions from sueb a quarter, but ys*fcr readers have :t .right to have a right to have the facte correctly stated. Your article last week was s iiiA,jk, a jumble of erroneous ideas. As regards the neee^ ity of an assistant officer, I shall .only say that Cardiff affords no basis of comparison whatever, inasnmdk as the arca. of Vb-is district is six of eight times as Urge as any district in Cardiff. Wiat I hive alwayamd has been amply confirmed by experience, that an attestant was, and M. an absolute a.nd ^navoidftble necefetiAy. With regard to eeonomy, I unhesitatingly assert i4at the Board never made a more profitable appointment. Since the work of school attendance has aetu«ly commenced the average attendance has'givdually Increased to 76 per cent, at the present time, an increase 8 per cent, over the average of last year. This is<»rease of per eentage alone will bring into the local exekequer at least t250 per annum. Besides, there are many scores of children oath# roisters now who would not be in school at all but foe the office r. And as each additional child in average Attendance increases the Board's fnwme by about twenty-eight or thirty shillings the work of the Offiers in this respect brings in an additional ;EIOO or more. Therefore the School Board and the ratepayers gain at least 1:200 per annum above t',p cost of "the employment of two officers. To employ an efficient staff of teachers, to erect and mainta1^ co,t!y schools, j and every appliance to make the cdueV.i m of the children perfect, and neglect the atton-lance » ouM be the m>st, "penny wise and pound foolish" policy that cou d possibly e adopt vl. That appears to be a course recommended by the Barry D-ich- When the attendance is very bad the time of every teacher is to a considerable extent wasted; the welfare of the children neglected, and the reputation of the teachers and the school sacrificed. What I said about removals from Cadoxton is literally true, as anybody can ascertain if they wish to make enquiries. That there have also been a large number of arrivals into Barry Dock (not Cadoxton) is equally true, but I was not asked a question on that point. I approach the question of "empty houses" with reluctance. The figures I gave in my report six months ago were correct. If it was not in the interest of the district to make them public, those interested have only to thank your indiscretion and lack of judgment, in so doing. And it is so now. Whatever gloss you may put upon them the facts remain patent to all who have their eyes open. You cannot mend your own mistakes by impuning my veracity, nor benefit your readers by hiding the truth. Two weeks ago you published what you termed" official figures" concerning" empty houses" and other matters. As far as the empty houses are concerned the figures given came no nearer the truth than the wildest guess might be. In Cadox- ton at the present time, without going beyond Weston Hill, there are over 280 "houses to let" in letters large enough that he who runs may read and there are about 50 others very nearly complete. I think the subject had better be left alone. The more it is disturbed the more it stinks. For myself I write unwillingly in reply to the very misleading article in your last edition. As a matter of common fairness I ask you to give the porminence to my facts as to your own fictions.-I am, &c.. A. SEIG. June 29th, 1892. DOWN ON GOSSIP. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SOUTH WALES STAR. SIR,—When reading in your last week's issue the East Aberthaw and St. Athan's Gossip," I could not help thinking of Mark Twain's article on "Agricul- ture," where he remarks that it is a bad thing to pull turnips, and that it is much better-to send a boy up to shake the tree," and that Guano is a fire bird, which hatches its eggs in the summer." I do not mean to assert that your correspondent was imitating the wit of the American humorist, but he certainly was imitating his style when he referred to people eating—or, rather, tastIr.g- wares, as the only articles in an hotel which would come under that definition are the c. y ware and the kitchen utensils, such as cookii -^ts and pans. However, perhaps our friend has a ..x -iary of his ou n. I very much regret th n ar correspondent only gives us his public-house stories, and hope that he will turn his attention to higher subjects; and adopt for a maxim, NIL DESPERANDUM. Graigwen-piace, Pontypridd. COALPITS' HORSES IX THE FEVER. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SOUTH WALES STAR. SIR.—Will you please allow me a small space in your valuable journal to call the public attention to the sickness which exists amongst the horses at certain coalpits in the Ogmore Valley. I understand that the sickness, or fever, has been amongst the horses in the upper seam for a long time, and now it has got amongst the poor animals in the lower seam, and the authorities are taking some of the horses out before daylight to Tondu over the public road through the country. I don't think it is right to do this, as the infected horses pass other animals on the road as they do. I should like someone to take this matter up, and report it to the proper authorities. I think the police should see into it. They arc strict enough on us, poor farmers and butchers, about a few cattle which pass on the public roads once a month or so but it is a daily practice to take three or more of these horses to Tondu and to bring three or more back with them.-I am, i-c., FARMER. THE WAIFS OF CADOXTON. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SOUTH WALES STAR. SIR,—On Monday night about 11 o'clock a bright faced little girl of about three years Of age was found sleeping in the door-way of an unoccupied grocer's shop in vere-street by a passing woman, who took pity on the defenceless child, and tried to elicit from her whose child she was, but being of tender years the little one was unable to make her understand who she was. Two stalwart members of the force, who were standing by, were appealed to to take the little child to a place of safty until the mother was found, wtio turned out to be a drunken woman of bad character. The strongest looking of the two policemen was rather surprised at such request, and his answer was, Do you think that I am going to carry her about all night." andi-witb a knowing nod to his beardless friend in blue coolly walked away, and the child was replaced in the doorway and would evidently have perished there had not the writer taken her to a place of safety. It can hardly be said that these defenders of the peace are overworked, for about four hours previous to the discovery of the child in the doorway three free tights took place in Vere-street. in the presence ef at least 100 spectators, not one of whom was a policemcn. Such conduct on the part of two men richly deserves fi volume of the latest works of Benjamin Waugh. Thanking you, Mr. Editor, in anticipatioli,-I am. &c., A FATHER.

ASSAULT UPON A nHYNCETIIIN MANAGER. DEFENDANTS SENT TO GAOL. At the Bridgend Petty Sessions on Saturday. David Williams and John Lewis, of Bryncethin, were charged with assaulting Herbert Elliott. manager. Bryncoch.—Mr. T. J. Hughes, solicitor. Bridgend, appeared for complainant. — Com- plainant who is the manager of the Aerated Water Works, said he had recently dismissed from his employ the defendant Lewis's brother, as well as other men. On Monday night, at or 30 o'clock, he was with Mr. Edwards, when Williams, one of the defendants, came t;p. He h;tJ never seen Williams before that time. Williams had been employed at the work- before he (complainant) went to them. As witness was jjoing home Wil- liams sprang from the hedge and gave him a severe blow under the jaw. Witness received two blows at the back of the neck, and upon turning round he saw Lewis, who shooted out to Wil- liams to give him some more in front. The assault took place about 150 yatrfis from the Royal Oak. A crowd assembled, and -Lewis told Williams to give complainant a couple of clouts, and a couple of kicks too as it was only-last week complainant had discharged his brother. The crowd was unfriendly, hue he managed to reach Police-constable VernoiTs house. The girl whom he was carrying was a&o htistled. He received five blows altogether on the head and neck, and was quite certain that the two defendants were the men who had assaulted him.—(Lewis stated that he had never interfered between complain- ant and Williams.—Walter Elliot, 16, son of the complainant, said he was returning home from a concert on the evening of Momdaylasc wibh Vernon. the policemaw's son, when he -saw JJavid Williams strike his fai&er under th.e jaw. He -saw Lewis strike his father twice on the back of the head. Witness rushed forward and took his little sister from his father. Lewis said to Williams. Give him a couple more clonts and some good kickings." The crowd sided with the men.— Thomas Vernon gave corroborative evidence.— Robert Gayney, butcher. Bryncoch, said that whilst in the Royal Oak, on Monday night a few words passed between Williams and Mr. Elliott about ginger beer. Lewis did not in the .presence of witness strike complainant. — C'rossexamined, witness said the conversation took place outside the Royal Oak. He was with Lewis the whole evening. The chairman said the Bench could not believe a word that the witness said.—Jenkin T'illiams, Bryncethin, said he was in company with Lewis and the last witness on the night in question. He saw Mr. Elliott, Mr. Edwards, .and David Wiiliams talking later on. on the road, they passed Elliott and Williams having a dispute. Lewis did not touch the complainant then.—The chairman saidQt was a very serious matter indeed as being one between employer and employee. The magistrates were determined to make an example and to stop, if it were possible, those assaults which were in- cessantly before them and growing in numbers. The magistrates ordered each of the defendants to be sent to gaol for seven days.—-Williams Thank you. sir. (Laughter.) The chairman said Williams would go to gaol for ten days instead of seven days and perhaps he would thank the Bench for that.

BLACK MILL JOTTINGS. A new surgery has been opened here at the CoCe^Tavern. There hardly seetn>: a necessity for another medical gentleman, as Dr. Williams, of Tynewydd, who is always ready to sacrifice him- aelf to any call, and he has earned ths respect and esteeaa of all who know him. The new colliery is getting on very well indeed, and the knowledge of its success is a source of satisfaction to all connected with it. The lasses are beginning to wonder what is the matter with the laddies, as but very few engage- ments have lately been chronicled. The oldest inhabitant cannot recollect any such slackness in the matrimonial market before. 1 The inhabitants of Black Mill are beginning to wonder who is to be the next postmaster, and a ¡ hope is expressed by all that a permanent sppoint- (PCQt will be made before.long.

rpo INVESTORS. JY-STY AND QO-, gTOi AND SHARE BROKERS. S1' S TEPHEN'S ^jHAMBERS, rpELEGRAPH STREET, T ONDON, E C. I WE have the pleasure of ealling atten- V V tion to our Fortnightly Syndicates (Limited), for dealing in Stocks and Shares on the Combination System, and which, since their inaugura- tion last year, have proved a source of considerable profit to our regular Subscribers. Departing from the ordinary method invariably adopted by the Syndicate Agents, we find it more con- ducive to business, and much more satisfactory to Subscribers, to afford them all, and every information as to the extent of the respective Syndicates, and the amount of Stock dealt in, reserving to ourselves the privilege selecting, as occasion may offer, the Stocks to be operated in, and of closing the same at such moment as our ju Igment may suggest to be the most opportune for securing profits. We would point out that we have no fixed price for Syndicate Sliares. inasmuch as each Syndicate is com- posed of varying subscriptions; the Subscribers thus occupy the same relative position, as profits are divided in proportion to the sums individually invested, our own charge of one-eight commission on Stocks opened being first deducted. Our Syndicates are formed on the 1st and 15th of each month, in subscriptions of from £2 to zC50, the minimum sum affording clients the opportunity of testing our system with a very moderate outlay. A Syndicate once formed, we lose no time in opera- ting and immediately advise each Subscriber of the current amount being dealt with, and the actual quantity of Stock opened, thus approximating to each Member the exact amount of Stock covered by his subscription, and on which his profits are calculated, no Subscriber being, in any case, liable for more than the sum he actually subscribes. Each Syndicate rarely extends over more than a week or ten days, thus avoiding carrying over ex- penses, which can only accrue in the event of a Syndi cate being exceptionally kept open for any special reasons. On the closing of Stocks, Subscibers receive due notification, and cheques are promptly dispatched to each for his pro rata share of profits added to the amount of his orignal subscription. This system of doing business has met with the dis- tinct approval of our clients, and, owing to the advan- tages it affords them, has tendered considerably to increase our connection. So far we have no reason to be dissatisfied with the result of our operations, seventeen out of nineteen Syndicates having realised handsome returns equai to nett a average profit of over 50 per cent. for each Syndicate, and viewing the difficulty attendant on successful Stock Exchange speculation, these results are, we consider, highly satisfactory. We de not attempt to emulate various advertising Syndicate agents in making impossible profits out of abnormally small sums, nor do we subscribe to the equally absurd proposition of guaranteeing clients against loss. We bring to bear on our business, upwards of ten years practical experience of the Stock Markets, and we do our best to further our Clients interests. The Syndicate operations are always protected by a fair margin, and while we are content with reasonable profits, in the event of adverse market movements, losses are curtailed as far as possible. Trusting that a perusal of our letter will lead to your joining our list of Subscribers, L ESLY AND CO., jVpril, 1892. [990 PRINTING of all kinds, LETTERPRESS and P LITHOGRAPHIC, done promptly at the "STAR" OFFICE, VERE-STREET, CADOXTON.—The Parcels Post affording great facilities for cheap and rapid transmission of parcels, the Management will henceforth avail themselves of it to forward small parcels of circulars, ifrc., to their many country custom- ers. Orders executed by return of post when so re- quired. NOTICE ACCURATE TIME FOR LITTLE MONEY. From 10s. to 75s. WATERBUBY WATCHES. These World-famed Watches are now made in Nickle, Silver, and Gold filled Cases, are Jewelled, Dust-proof, and are without doubt the best value ever offered. REPAIRS MODERATELY AND PROMPTLY EXECUTED. A. MONTGOMERY, THE WATERBURY WATCH DEPOT, 44, Royal Arcade, CARDIFF. [245 BUSINEss ANNOUNCEMENTS inserted in the ) SOUTH WALES STAR, the most widely-read newspaper in S<»uth and Mid-Glamorgan^ at com para- tively low terms, for periods ranging from three to I twelve mouths. CASTLE ARCADE. T. B. SUMMERS, TEA MERCHANT, 13, Castle Arcade, Cardiff. TEAS SOLD AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT ARE THE FINEST IN THE WORLD. By selling for CASH ONLY, I am able to supply the BEST TEAS AT' LOWEST PRICES. NOTE PRICES :— CHOICE INDIAN AND CHINA BLENDS. Is., Is. 2d., Is. 4d., Is. 8d., Is. lOd., 2s.. 2s. 2d., 2s. 4d., 2s. 8d. CHOICE CBYLON BLENDS, Is. 6d., IL-. ad., Is. 10d., 2B. 2d., 2s. 4d. Please give these Teas one Trial, and their Merit will ensure your furttrer Orders. 1284 < THE REASON WHY YOU SHGULD J £ EEP YOUR EYE ON npHItS IS BECAUSE IT GREATLY CONCERN 3 YOU. TT is the business and vastly to the interest and benefit of the Workimg Man and to the Public Generally that they should know where to Spend their Money to the Best Advantage, and where they can expend a Shilling or a Sovereign and get the Best Value in return for such expenditure. D. JONES & CO. (LIMITED), Were ever First and Foremost in the Field, and Yield to No One in their desire to give the Working Man Honest Value. Our present position as Retail Sellers is evidence beyond dispute of what we have done in the past. Come, See, and Judge for Yourselves if we are not showing a Larger and Better Selection of ALL J £ INDS OF JDROYISIONS Than is to be seen anywhere else in the whole of South Wales. SPECIAL SALE THIS WEEK OF 350 LONG SIDES AT Bd. PER LB. The Quality of this Meat is Unsurpassed. 1,760 SIDES AT 5id. PER LB. 1 2 The Quality of this Meat is well known to the Public, and we make no comment thereon. 1,450 SHORT PLUMP HAMS Perfect Little Gems, weighing about 10 lbs. eaci Quality Perfect. Every One Guaranteed, or youi. Money Returned. 5id. to 61d. per lb. 1,061 CANADIAN HAMS These are known to the Trade as Long Cut Hanu They are specially Fed, Cut, Packed, and Shipped for our own trade. We shall offer these at 5 id. and 6d. per lb. And upon the same conditions as the previous lots. i.e. Money Returned if the Article does not please you. SHOULDERS. LOT OF 1,870. THIS IS AN EXTRA SPECIAL LINE, And to give Every Householder an opportunity, fairly testing the quality of our goods we wil offer them this week at 4D. PER LB. Of course, there is STUFF in the Market, but w are not offering it. Our Goods are the Finest Quality, and there art none better to be had FOR MONEY. CHEESE. OUR SPECIAL LINE THIS WEEK IN THIS DEPARTMENT IS FIXE JJNGLISH CHEDDAR, AT 6D. PER LB. AMERICAN (exceedingly choice and very mild), 6|D. AND 7)). PER LB. EGGS. FRESH SELECTED (LARGE), PER 8d. DOZEN. WELSH (SELECTED BY OUR MEN). PEn 9d. Doziar. MEAT DEPARTMENT. SPECIALITY THIS WEEK, NEW ZEALAND L AMB. The Quality is Perfect, and cannot fail to Please Everybody. NOTE THE ADDRESS D. JONES & Co. (LIMITED), WESTMINSTER STORES, W^ARTON-STREET, CARDIFF. [170