The Aberdare Times

LOCAL NOTES. WHITSUNTIDE. The annual return of this general festival was of course observed in this, as in every other locality, within these islands. To many Whitweek means the opportunity for a series of orgies, which, beginning on the Monday with all the fury of unbridled appetite, continue daily till the week-end finds the profligate a miserable heap of shaking and repentant humanity. Happily such licence is not the rule in South Wales. Religious sentiment is predominant here, and this is shewn in many ways when the general holiday time comes round and the people are thrown on their own promptings for enjoyment. At Abordare last Monday, for in- stance, the English Baptists and other de- nominations held their annual tea meeting, and the scholars of the Sunday school referred to marched round the town, much to their own enjoyment and to the edification of the townsfolk. At Mountain Ash, I rovidence Chapel anniversary took place, a tea meeting followed, and then the "Pilgrim's Progress" was sung with great success. In the same village the Roman Catholics, recently established here, enjoyed themselves, and altogether Mountain Ash did not let the holiday pass unobserved Probably the wise precepts scattered forth on Monday will not all be forgotten, and doubtless many will have cause to say that the seed of happiness then planted has come to bear everlasting fruit. A different scene was enacted on Monday at Merthyr. A foot race took place men who «—w riui half-a-mile in the direction of the Cefn Cemetery (!) for the sum of JE20 a side. Being oblivious to the ghastly associations which might be supposed to exist in connection with such a race in such a direction, both appeared to have tried their best; but such a wrangle ensued at the end of their journey, that nobody to this day knows which won, and the amateur athletes had all their trouble for nothing. We need not indulge in any moral reflections on this episode, expecially as we have not the slighest objection to athletics when properly conducted. But we have drawn a contrast which needs no embellishment, and we leave it to our readers as a Whitsuntide re- flection. IMPORTANT TO MINERS. There has just been given at bhemeld an award which is ef the greatest importance to coal miners all over the country, and more es- pecialfy'toHhe colliers of South Wales In Dec. last thek coittowners of South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire gave their men notice of re- dttction—12 £ per cent from what are known as ■Ee thick seam men and off the thin seam The colliers declined to accept these re- ductions and declared that as at present they c £ f$l barely exist on what they earned, a further sacrifice would mean no less then ab- soiufcg starvation. Things remained in this un- sajfefactory state for a few days, when Mr. Mundella, the well known and deservedly 'popular member for Sheffield, suggested that arbitration be resorted to to settle the point in dispute. This the masters at once agreed to, much to their credit. But there were those amongst the men who fostered the idea that it would be of no use to arbitrate on a question the worst results of whion the miners could not even contemplate. Therefore, for some time, it t was even doubtful whether the latter would ( fall in with the suggestion or not. But, J happily, they did so, and the question was I thoronghly gone into. At last Mr Thomas Ellison, count}7 court judge of Sheffield, was J appointed umpire, and, after hearing the case of the masters, then of the men, the reply of the J masters and the rejoinder of the men, he made 1 an award which in these unsettled times will become famous. He held that, considering the nature of a colliers' employment and the present i state of the wages market, the miner was not only receiving anything but enough for his work, but that in the case of South Yorkshire a further reduction would simply be unbearable. He decided against the owners, in short, and said that the wages were low enough already Of course, this award has given the greatest satisfaction in the district immediately affected and, to say the least, it is of interest to the whole country, because it should confirm the opinion of the workmen in favour of arbitration. But if the present rate of wages in South Yorkshire is low enough," what must be said of the ex- isting wages in South Wales, which are notably low er ? The case as prepared by the employers to show the relative advances and falls in the different districts since 1871 was as follows. And befvre perusing these eloquent figures it should be remembered that some districts, especially that of Northumberland, enjoy special ad- vantages and allowances, such as free houses, coal °tools, &c. Moreover, these figures are not always perfectly trustworthy, but as they were iu this instance given by the employers, who have such special opportunities of obtaining such informa- tion, they may be presumed to be as accurate as possible. The first column represents the amount of advances over the rates paid in 1871; the second eolumn the total drops; and the third column the amount of reductions if any below the rates of wages paid in 1871 :— per cent. Northumberland. 50 71-38 21-38 South Wales (steam) 50 55 5 South Wales (house) 60 65 5 North Wales. 47 55-86 8 86 East Scotland 85 100 15 Durham. 58*7 64-82 6'75 South Yorkshire. 57*50 57*50 00 Now in studying the above list, it is of course necessary to take into consideration that im- portant question the starting point. What were the relative positions of the different districts in regard to the wage rate of 1871. Everybody knows that South Wales figured at the bottom of the list, and that advances of 100 per cent. would not have more than equalled the Durham advance of the North- umberland advance of 58 or 50 per cent. This is distinctly proved by the present incon- trovertible fact that. although Durham has dropped by tho Northumberland 71 to South Wales (steam) I* a* flmtncts is far uGttoi than that # the s„ eh"triek Soath Wales coUior. But I'ttT!s no™ asked to accept. to,her reduction of 10 per cent Mr Eddisou says that the wages of the Yorkshire minor are low enough. Then what can and must be said ( f South \Vales? Are not wages here low enough, and do not other districts rightly blame us for beggaring the markets by our ruinous and suicidal competitions ? Depead upon it, and we utter this as a word of warnfn i these everlasting reductions cannot for. e\or La I carried on Dowlais may s-cure an advantage over her neighbours and so may Cyfart ifu by usiug tht;i. ^surow..to -.obtain fi reduction in advance; but, as Mr Eddison says 1 this policy may be carried on till the men are asked to work for nothing at all-and the reply i will be a terrible because it will be a despairing one. We see the herald of this in the wild proposal to close all the mines in the country for a period—which is not an impossible thing in the hands of determined men THE SALVATION ARMY. Some comment has been made on the absence of the Rev William Booth, the "general" of the Salvation Army, who was announced to preside at the great meeting of Monday last on Pontypridd Common. We learn from a London correspondent that Mr Booth was employed presiding over the council of the army held at Whitechapel on the same day, when delegates from all parts of the country presented reports showing the progress of the work being carried on. We therefore think Mr Booth could not have had unconditionally promised to come- down heie. The fontypriùd meeting was however a success, and although perhaps some of the sleepers among our local ministry may look upon th se gatherings with a jaundised eye, still we believe some good is being done and therefore we wish the promoters well. THE TUOEDYRHIW BRIDGE. Just to place in record the progress of de- velopment in these valleys we are pleased to notice the successful erection of the new bridge over the Taff at the above village. It last week bore the weight of 25 tons (of the Merthyr Road Rollei) at the crown with but slight deflection and altogether is a credit to Mr Dyne Steel, C.E., of Newport, the designer; and to Messrs langye and Co., the contractors. As Ynysowen developes the bridge will be found more and more useful.

garal J'utHIiflnu*. I MIRACULOUS ESCAPE AT A COLLIERY.—On Saturday evening, as a carriage containing men returning from el work was about to start from the bottom in tho Abercwmboy Colliery, near Mountain Ash, a man rushed in. Just then the carriage jerked up, and the man fell out, but his foot got fast ill the slot where the trams are fastened to the carriage, and in this position, head downward, he went up till near the sur- face, when an mtimation was made to the engineman, and the carriage was stopped before it reached the fans, when a rope was given to the man, and he escaped unhurt. It should be stated that one of the men in the carriage rested on the man's foot while he ascended, or he would undoubtedly have fallen down. IMPORTANT ALTERATIONS AFFECTING THE INLAND BOOK POST.-The following important notice has been issued from the General Post Office, and it will be seen that tradesmen in particular cannot give too close attention to the matter if they would avoid delay and surcharge —" On and after the first of June the definition of a circular letter, so far as the inland book post is concerned, will be as loilows, viz., a letter, which from internal evidence, appears to be intended for transmission in identical terms to several persons, and the whole or greater part of which is produced by means of ordinary type, engravings, lithography, or any other mechanical process, and such circulars will be entitled to pass by book-post." It will thus be seen that bills, invoices, notices of a traveller coming, with amount of account thereon, can- not in future pass by the halfpenny book rate, but must be sent as a letter. MERTHYR BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—Mr R. H. Rhvs presided at the weekly meeting of the guardians on Saturday, the other members pre- sent being Messrs James Lewis, Thomas Williams, D. E. Williams, D. Davies (Merthyr), D P. Davies, John Williams, J. W. James, Eustace Richards, R. J, Griffiths, D. Davies (Aberdare), Thomas Edwards, Morgan Edwards, Thomas Lloyd lhomas Rees, C. E. Mathews, W. D. Lewis, Geo. Martin, R. T. Griffiths, and the Rev. A. Davies. Mr Bircham, the Local Government Board Inspector, was also present. — The out-door relief during the past month was as followsAberdare S70 15s 2d, Gelligaer Y,23 78 Sd. Merthyr Upper jE70 los 2d, Merthyr Lower £ 55 lis 5d, non-settled £ 2; total, £ 222 4s 5d. The Chairman called attention to the circumstance that the amount of relief was increasing. He believed the master was going to report that day that unless persons came into the house, he would be obliged to have paid servants. He mentioned the matter, for some cases might come before them in which they would probably offer the house. The master subsequently made a report to the above effect. The master further stated that an old pensioner named Jeremiah Madden had on the previous day received E2 5s from the Sergeant but he would not give it up. Acting on the advice of the clerk the master was instructed to send for a policeman to take it from him. This was all the business of general interest. THE COST OF THE DURHAM STRIKE.—It is estimated that the loss of wages occasioned by the late strike of colliers in Durham amounts to 1640,0o0, £240,000 of which was borne by the men. Each miner has, it is said, lost £6 in wages in a strike in gaining lj per cent better terms than the owners offered at first-lt per cent being 3d in the JE. The colliers will have to work 91 years to recover the £6 without reckoning interest. HIRWAIN.—The Calvinistic Methodists held their anniversary services on Sunday and Mon- day, officiating ministers being the Revs Dr. Jenkins Bailth, W. D. Williams, Penclawdd, and R. Jones, Treherbert. MELANCHOLY DEATH OF A MERTHYR TRADES- MAN.—On Tuesday afternoon the body of Mr Thomas Thomas, butcher, ot iligh-street, Merthyr, was found in the Clyuderris Pond, near the town. The body was quite-Baked, and was floating upright in the water. Deceased was fifty years of age, and had been a trades- man in the town for many years. His clothes were left on the bank of the pond, and de- ceased's body was found by a young man named Jesse Price. The particulars in connection with the sad affair will doubtless come out at the inquest. THE POWELL DUFFRYN COMPANY AND TESTIMONIALS FOR THEIR EMPLOYES.—The following letter appeared in the Weetem Mad ol Tuesday"last: Sir,—I am instructed by the directors to the Lowell Duffryn Company to re- quest you to allow me to publicly notify in your columns that henceforth no agent, manager, or other officer will be permitted to receive a testimonial either of money or of articles of j value while in the company's service, and I am further directed to make it as widely known as possible amongst the workmen that they are particularly requested not to subscribe to any such testimonial in future to any officer, 1 whether about to leave the company's service or otherwise. Representations have been made to the directors showing that in some cases over- men and others have interfered actively to in- duce workmen to subscribe to such testimonials' and that deductions have been made for this purpose; and the directors (f the Powell Dufi'ryr. Comjuany wish to make it known that this has been without their cognisance and against their wishes, and that they are determined to prohibit any repetition of such conduct in the future.-I am, &c., Edmd. Creed, Secretary to Powell Duffryn Steam Coal Company, Limited. 32, Great George-street, Westminster, May 28th." HEN-DY-CWRDD, MILL STREET.-This placg of worship having been closed for several weeks lately, in order to be cleaned, painted, and generally renovated, was re-opened on Sunday last, June 1st. Large congregations attended the services lu the morning, afternoon, and evening. The following ministers officiated on th J occasion ) he Revs. John Evans, Gelli- oneu; N. K. Williams, Merthyr; and E. W. Lloyd, Cwmbach. The singing throughout was exceedingly good 1 1 i. SOCIAL CLUB PIC-NIC.—On Monday last (Whit Monday) the members of the Aberdare Social Club held their first annual pic-mc. The party, which numbered 40, proceeded in vehicles to Pontneathvaughan, where, notwithstanding the unfavourable weather in the afternoon, they managed to spend a pleasant day. Mr. Lewis, the well-known harpist, of Trecynon. having been engaged for the occasion, contri- buted much to the enjoyment of the company by his excellent performances on the harp. HIFLE CONTEST.— On Whit Monday a rifle contest took place at the Aberdare range be- tween the members of the 14th Glamorgan H Kifie Volunteers. About 100 competed, the prize being a silver lever watch, value £ 5 os. prize being a silver lever watch, value S5 os. I he ranges, were 200 and 500 yards, five shots at each. Sergt. Shannon .proved the victor, having scored 44 points. OPENING OF ST. DAVID'S PRESBYTERIAN^ fnuucil. Oil Thursday afternoon last the-I above place of worshio was opened for divine service, when the Rev* Dr. Fraser, of London, ureached to a large congregation. The founda- tion stone of the new building was laid by Miss Davis, of Maesyffynon, on Jan. 24th" 1877, and it was hoped that it would have been completed bv the following September Building opera- tions were, however, suspended for Some time, with the exception of the School-room adjoin- ing, where up till. now services have been neid. The building,which is situate in Hi^h-street, is an imposing structure, having a spire 80 feet high the style of architecture being Gothic. The cost of the site, with the school room, &c will amount to from £ 4,700 to £5,000, Of this sum £ 1,000 has been received from the funds 01 the Presbyterian Church of England. £ <00 from the building fund, £250 from the Thanks- giving Fund, and in addition to this another jEl 000 has been raised by the congregation. Liberal contributions have also been receiveti from various parts of the kingdom. 1 he huih ing will accommodate from 450 to 500 worship- pers. I he architect is Mr. W. D. Blessley, of Cardiff, the contractors being Messrs. Heart Hurley. Service was also held in the evening, when Dr. Fraser again officiated. Collections were made at the close of each service. The I l'hnrch is under the pastoral care of the Kev. J. Evans, M.A. SCHOOL BOARD.—This board held its tort- nightly meeting on Thursday afternoon, the members present being Mr R. H. Rhys, the Revs. E. W. Lloyd, T. Jones, Messrs. D Davies Canton House), J. Williams, D. P. Davies, and W. Powell. The minutes of the former meeting having been read, the report of the School Management Committee was read. This report stated with regard to the disposal ot made up garments at present in stock at the various schools the comtiiittee beg to soggest that steps be taken to hold & bazaar 011 some afternoon, at the town school-, with the view of effecting a sale of the articles, and that arrangements be made to have & social gathering m the .evening. The Committee having examined and signed th schedule of salaries and other accounts, amounting to JE484 9s. Id., recommended the same to be paid. The Committee learn with deep regret of the death of Mrs Henry, mistress of the Llywdcoed schools, girls school, and recommended that a month's salary be paid. The committee further recommended that appli- cation be made to the Education Department to allow the capitation grant of 10s. instead of 8s hitherto received in the Cwmdar* Schoo for the current year, and that having carefully con- 1 J.. sidered the matter reiauug iu ,tu» !:)HU." ccived upon the results of the drawing examin- ation in March, the committee recommend that the teacher in whose school the drawing has been taught receive one half of the giant in le- spect of such instruction. The committee also recommend thfct the sum of 11 which had been received in addition to the drawing grants from the science and art departments be handed over toMrJ. N. Hedgson, in consideration of his services'in "connection with the drawing ex- aminations. The report was unanimously adopted. The abstract of the financial state ment for the half-year ending 25th March stated that the total receipts had been £4054, includ- JE2106 received from grants, £1100 from a rate of 2d in the E, and £ 795 19s lOd from school fees and books sold. The total expenditure had amounted to £ 3695 6s lOd. Ihe outstanding liabilities of the board at the end of the half- year amounted to £23,131 10s 5d, the other liabilities, including balance overdrawn, being JE216 17s 8d. It was reported that the total grants received in the various school had amounted to £ 2379 10s 5d, whilst the grants on drawiner schools had been £ 30 lis 6d. Ihe Chairman did not think the board should pay a percentage upon the night schools, from which they received no benefit. Some correspondence with Mr. Hodgson on this subject was read and the board declined to pay him a percentage on the amount. The futher consideration of the matter was deferred, the chairman remarking that as Mr. Hodgson's three years was about to terminate, they would have an opportunity of revising the payments made to him. '1 he Supt. reported that the various schools were well attended to, whilst the average attendance was the highest ever attained, although, the fees received had somewhat decreased. RIFLE YOLUNTEER CLUB. On Thursday a rifle competition took place between nine mem- bers of the Aberdare Rifle Volunteer Club and a similar number of the Newport (Mon.) Rifle Volunteer Club, at the Aberdare range. The ranges were 200 and 500 yards, seven shots at each. After the shooting, the parties dined together at the Queen's Hotel. It will be seen by the subjoined score that the Newport mer. obtained 24 points more than their opponents ABERDARE SQUAD. 200 yrds. 500 yrds. Total Capt. Phillips 23 24 47 Col. Segt. Shannon.. 29 27 56 Corpl. Lilwall 27 19 46 iPrivate J no. Lewis.. 21 27 48 Segt. Jno Lewis 18 22 ..40 W. H. Parker ..24 27 51 Private J. Aubrey.. 24 25 49 Lieut. R. Couud 2*2 16 38 Sergt. Jno. James .24 19 43- 418 NEWPORT SQUAD. Priv. D. Francis ..29 18 •• G. Greenway.. 29 26 W. Garland 23 25 4S Col.Segt.C.A. Williams 24 21 45 Segt. F. J- Richards 25 23 48 CorpI. S.O.S. Pope" 26 20 46 Private J. Trew 30 21 51 Col Segt.J.A. Williams 29 ..25 ,54 Segt. T. Roberts 24 24 48 442

|ABERDARE LOCAL BOAltD OF HEALTH. i The ordinary bi-monthly meeting of the above Board was held on Thursday, when there were piesent, H. H. Rhys. Esq., (chairman,) Messrs. 1). E. Williams, D. P. Davies, D. Davies (Canton House,) E.Thomas, W. 'lhomas, J. Williams, Ü. Davies (Canon street,) and S. il. Gilroy. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed, after which the finance business was. transacted. THE SCAVENGING CONTRACTS. I It was ordered that notices be sent to the present scavengers to terminate their contracts at the end of the present month, Æmd that ad- t vertiseiBonts be issued inviting fresh tenders. THE, GAS LAMPS. Mr E. Thomas asked if any arrangement had been made with the Gas Company tor th £ supply of iron pipes and fittingsfor the public lights. The Chairman No; but last year there was a committee, and I think you were one, to confor with the gas company as to the lighting of the district generally, and when the year terminated that committee became defunct, I intended to move that that committee be i reappointed. I think it w&uld be very desirable. Mr. Thomas said the price paid for pipes, &c., appeared to be enormously high. The Chairman subsequently moved the re- appointment of the committee, and that they be asked to ascertain from the Gas Company their terms for extending the gas to the outly- ing districts, and also their charges for making connections with the Board's lamps. The members named on the committee were Messrs E. Thomas, W. lhomas, and D. E. Williams. This was agreed to. THE BRIDGE ACROSS THE TAFF VALE RAILWAY. Mr Gilroy called attention to the state of the footbridge across the Taff Vale Railway opposite the Gas Works at Aberaman. He wished to know who were responsible for keeping the same in repair. The Chairman said he did not think the Board were responsible. The matter was brought before them about six weeks ago, and they in- structed their Clerk to write to the Taff Vale Railway Co and Lletty Sheukin Company, but the lattter made no reply. The Taff Vale Railway Co. wrote to say that they would not contribute towards the repair of the bridge and suggested that it be taken down. There was a bridge a little higher which the Board had taken to and put into repair. He did not think the Board could be expected to contributed towards a bridge made for the convenience of the colliers employed by the various companies. Mr. Gilroy said it had been mentioned to him that the Board had recognised their responsibility in reference to the bridge in question. i he Clerk read the correspondence which had taken place on the subject. Mr D. Davies (Canon-street,) said the approach to the Abergwawr bridge was in a very dangerous condition. The Chairman thought the best course would be for the Surveyor to meet Mr. Gilroy on the spot, and if the Powell Duffryn Company would give their consent to keep the road open, the Board would probably repair the. approach to the latter bridge. NEW RATE. The Chairman, having explained the various calls on their funds, moved that the finance committee be summoned on that day fortnight to prepare an estimate for a new rate for the INSPECTOR'S REPORT. ensuing half-year. The Inspector of nuisances reported feur fresh cases of scarlet fever and seven fresh cases of typhoid fever, but no death from either disease. Several nuisances were also reported, which the Board ordered should bo dealt with. 1 he Clerk was directed to write to the Market Company calling attention to the want of a water-closet at the slaughter house. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. water-closet at the slaughter house. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. Ihe surveyor recommended the passing of several building plans, which had come to hand. SEWAGE LOAN. The Chairman stated that Mr Arnold Taylor, of the Local Government Board, attended the Board-room on May 21st to hold an enquiry in reference to the proposed loan of £ 25,000 for so age purposes. No objection was. raised and Vi r Taylor promised to report favourably. It was expected that the Board would be able to borrow .E2t),000 at aï per cent. repayable in thirty years, and the remaining £ 5,000 at 4 per cent, repayable in forty years. The Board also sanctioned the issuing of advertisements inviting tenders for the work. PROPOSED NEW ROAD TO THE MAERDY. The Chairman, in accordance with a notice of motion, said he thought the Board were in duty bound to construct a road between this place and the Rhondda Vach Valley, as they would now be contributing towards the rates. A great number of people passed between the two valleys, and it would be very convenient to have a good road connecting both places, in- stead of the present circuitous railway com- munication. The xtistance across the mountain was something like 4i miles, whereas it was 4 twenty miles by rail. He proposed a committee, consisting of Messrs W. Thomas, D. P. Davies, E. Thomas, and S. B. Gilroy, to accompany the Surveyor over the ground, in order to make a preliminary report to the Board on the subject. Ho would also accompany them himself if possible. mi_ • ■» This was agreed to. HARRIET- STREET BRIDGE. It was ordered that the foundations of the above bridge be put in by the Board's men, under the superintendence of ttie Surveyor. STONE BREAKING. Mr D. P. Davies drew attention to the difference in the cost of breaking stones for road-work by the stone-crushing machine and bv hand, and, after a discussion, it was agreed that the stones used for the roads on the upper side of the Gadlys trip be broken by the stone- crusher, and on tLe lower side by hand. ABERNANT ROAD. The Surveyor was ordered to report upon the eost of making a pathway along tho road to Abernant. THE CHAIRMAN AND TIIE BOARD. On the motion of Mr J. Williams, seconded by Mr D. E. Williams, a vote of thanks was given to the Chairman for his efforts in prevent- in,, the separation of the Maerdy district from that of Aberdare. The Chairman, in reply, said he did not ex- pect a vote of thanks. He, however, felt very strongly the unfairness of taking that part away from Aberdare He mentioned that Sir George Elliott and Mr W. T. Lewis had rendered great assistance in the matter. The Government Inspector sent down had formed a preconceived notion of taking away that part of the district from them, and that gentleman was very much annoyed because he did not succeed. The Board then separated.

SUPPOSED ELOPEMENT OF AN EX- COLLIERY MANAGER WITH A MARRIED WOMAN. A heartless elopement is reported from Dinas, Rhondda Valley, tho fugitives being an ex- manager of a colliery, who is married and has a family of six children, and the wife of one of the workmen employed at the same place. The familiarity of the parties had given rise to such scandal, so far back as December last, that they were the subject of an unpleasant public demonstration, from which the man only escaping by jumping from a window and distancing his pursuers. Since then he lost his position as manager, and having been appointed c verinan at a neighbouring colliery, was recently also summarily dismissed from that post. "Last Thursday evening ho unex- pectedly informed his family, th it he mu^t l^ave by the first train next morning, to enter upon an engagement at a Durham Colliery. Upon the statement becoming known the suspicions of the 'neighbours were aroused, and they watched the house of the woman, whoso husband was away on business. The man left his home at an early hour on Friday, having previously disposed of some ot his bank shares, the proceeds of which ho took with him, as well as his clothing, The woman who was seen to leave her house early on Saturday morning, was followed to the Pontypridd Railway Station, where she dodged her pursuers from one platform to the other, until the train started. Several persons went into the same train to Cardiff, and saw her alight there. She however, adroitly gave them the slip at the station, and has not since been seen. Enquiries were made at the shipping offices, and it was found that the man had been making inquiries early that morning as to the departure of the Liverpool and Bristol steamers. It was, there- | fore, concluded that without doubt the two had arranged to meet in Cardiff. The jackets which left the port that day worn watchbd, but neither of the fugitives embarked, and their pursuers returned home without having caught i sight of them It has been ascertained that the woman took caro to withdraw her deposit trom the bank a:.d decamped with her jewellery and other valuables. The elopement has created much excitement in the neighbourhood of Dinas, and it is believed that the couple will make their way to -Vineriea.

MOUNTAIN ASH. MEETING OF COLLIERS.—On Friday night, at the Workman's Hall, Mountain Ash, v r Thomas llalliday addressed a large meeting of colliers employed in the district. In his address Mr Halbday traced tho- history of the coal trade j up till the present time. and dealt with the ex- isting depression and its cause, He also spoke warmly upon the proposition of the Barnsley Conference to stop all the collieries i!l the United Kingdom as a means of improving the coal trade, a proposition, which he very strongly condemned for various reasons. Amongst these reasons he urged that if tho pits were closed for six weeks the result would be that most of the industries of the country would likewise have to be stopped for want of coal, and at the end of the six weeks many of these industries would not be restarted, whilst others could only be started afresh at a great expense. So that not only would the trade of the country be. driven into other countries, which would in conse- quence of the stoppage force themselves into the market during the period of suspension, but the colliers would find themselves stopped as well.

IRON AND COAL TRADE. (From the Pt'orl(l. I The iron trade of the district cannot be said to.have improved since last report, although there are a few indications present that a little more is doing at one or two of the local establishments. For instance, two of the furnaces at Sirhowy are now in full blast, and there are preparations being made for turning out supplies from others there. This i", how- ever, by no means a criterion of what is being done at other establishments. The sh.pments during the past week have been by no means large, and have been mostly in small parcels. Clearances are going forward to Canada. but, as a rule, Colonial orders are rather scarce. The demand for Bessemer steel rails is about up to the average but the chief difficulty is as to the lowness of prices. The enquiry for railway iron is almost nil. Merchant iron is intolerably good request. Pigs are quiet, The tinplate trade is fairly active as times go. The restriction of make is carried out at most of the works, and during such days as they are kept going as much as possible is turned out. A meeting of manufacturers is to b3 held early next mouth in order to decide whether the agreement as to the restriction is to be extended. A crisis in the coal trade is at hand. Matters stand, shortly, as follow, -A number of mou employed by masteis not in the association have accepted a 10 per cent. reduction. At the As sociated Coalowuers' pits the men have not allowed such a decrease. ihe probability is that the sliding scale agreement will terminate at the end of next month. The Associated Masters have resolved to enforce an all-round reduction to the extent named, and resolved to give a month's notio from the 31st ult to terminate contracts. On the other hand, a large section of the men have held a meeting on Pontypridd Common. It was then resolved that all the workmen who are employed under a reduction should give notice on the 1st June and that a general meeting of delegates be held lIt the course of next month. At the same time another meeting was held on the I Aberdare mountain, and there, in their wisdom the colliers laid tho cause of the depression in trade at the hands of the present Government. It was more sensibly resolved, however, to resist the proposal to stop the production of coalfor six weeks. It was also suggested that a conciliatory manner should be exhibitod towards the employers. The meeting, it must be admitted, however, was a small one. There is noticeable, no doubt, a lack of unanimity among the colliers; and it is not probable that the struggle between men and masters—if it come to that-will be a prolonged one. The men employed at the Carnlickey and Glyn Pits near Pontypcol, have resolved to return towork, and the general condition of the coal trade business may be reported as having been fairly brisk during the last week. Shipments have been rather above the average, and the demand for steam coal good. House qualities also arc in fair request, but no change can be reported in prices. Patent fuel shipments have not been quite so large. The news that the directors of the West of England Bank and other responsible officers, who took part in issuing the reports of January 1877, and January, 1878, are to be prosecuted by Government has been received with some amount of surprise in many parts of the district. The books and accounts of the late bank. as well as those of Messrs. Booker & Co., Limited, are, it is said, to be inspected. The late Yir. Robert Crawshay had many pensioners on his bounty, and it is said that his son will continue the relief so long generously accorded.

t'r D u a r i ;■11 & a n* c s 3 cr u 0 c it c c. To the Editor of the AISI.KDARE TIMES. Sir,—I have noticed, since I have been re- siding in this locality, that many houses here are not fitted with proper water-closet accom- modations. In one street, to my knowledge, there is but one water-closet for the accom- modation of the inhabitants of no less than five houses, and there is not proper sanitary arrangements to that one, therefore I think it would be right for the inspector of nuisances to inspect such places (as I have no doubt there are many such in Aberdare) and bring the cases before the local board. Ihe summer is now upon us and it must be a great nuisance to the neighbourhood in which such badly arranged places are situated. n Hoping this will meet the eye of the proper local authorites.-I am, Sir, A.G.C.B.

VALE OF NEATH RAILWAY DOWN. Week da)" .» in a. m. p. m. p. m.ip m..a 1 Quaker's Yd .Jo 9 45 3 Mountain Asli 9 55 .i 9 <» Al erdari' ..18 5 10 6 .<18 7 -cf} Merthyr ',7 15 9 50 1250 3 0 « 4«b #U Abernant 7 50 V0 1> l|:i"6 5lMJU L!wyilroe.l ..8 1 iO 6 n'^16 6 569 52U Hirwain dep. 8 10 10 l'.T^ I 14;* 30 7 Olvn Neath 8 .vU 37 32:3 48.7 33 lOgJr Resolven 8 47 10 4.; 1 JO1, 5(>!7 4Lll0?%lS \Uerd v lais ..85710 551494 f Neath 1) 7 11 4 I 57j4 lo|7 ;>dlOol LU^mlet 9 Will >2*2 o;4 258 7 T ,ni!»r,' 4 2't IV 20 2 13-4 .Us8 Vnii 1 f (J |>. Week Dav s. SONO^HF l§$^' ja.m. a. ni p. n^p m.|p. Swansea 45 U 153 15(i 5,7 4&|8 Un.lore 7 ".1 11 21 3 22'! ll|7 52 8 Llansamlet \$> 0U 30 3 31 6 19(8 „tf f Neath 8 Hi] 41 3 45 6 31 8 »49 Kf Aberdylais 8 19 11 47 3 :»1 « 37 8 2|{» iResolven ..|8 29,11*7 4 llfi 47 8 31^| J Glvn Nesith |8 37112 V4 Hirwain |8 57jl2 ,?l 4 7 |j1y LUwdnned .<■> 3 12 37 j4 40 7 21>9 nl jjj J |' Abernant 9 10 12 44 4 47 7 28)9 £ ia 22M2 5C>' 59 7 40 0 30110^ Mountain X.I, "J 2') 12 17 I JO •• Mjjf1 Quaker's Yd Jc.!) 2J 12 5t>'4 (>b ,oj- rhe Publishers do not hold tliem-,elve,,i resp'll for any inaccuracy that may occur in the a J. although t.'tiev are published with as mucK as possible in order to ensure correctirtfg^y

Erie's CILYCKHIKE Jt JUBES.—Caution eft' ciive and .a^reeabl^ collections are *• J most Chemists, by otl.t-rsy^owev-r, often mftd.i at suhstitutftn therefore a j necessary to caution *r»e public that only be obtained in Wixs. 6d. arid 1« JAMF.S EPP? & Ccv^Tunce >j>afchic Ch^RNI Threadne die Street, and 170, Pjcca London. J LFI.ORTI.IME!—FOB TH* TXETH AND few drops of the liquid Florikne sprinkle wet tooth-brush produces a feasant lather, thoroughly cleanses the toetfi from all paraai ii 9 virities, hardens the gultis, prevents tartar, Ob Aerav, Kives to the teeth/peculiar pe«iy-wbi at a ira^iat/e lo the bieath. ltr y j,:1 u 11 pleasant odour/rising from decayed tobacco smoked 'Phe Fragrant Moruine, 1/ corui.osbd ill p4t o/Honey and aweet herbs,» V cioub to tiietastXu/nd the greatest toilet disco^J the a 'c. Price Zs.ûd, of all Cfieraists and P fEitJarcd by Henry O. GALLOP, 493 Oxkrta- Loudon. 'J RECK I TT'S PARI* BLUE — he marked supe of this Laundry Blue over alhrt'hers, aud tb- appreciation of its merits bjf'the Public attended by the usual result, viz a flood tions the merits of thej £ tt< r mainly consi8 j the ingenuity exerted,/fot simply » imitating square shape but majnng the general app*"1 5 of the wrappers c/semble that o-f the fje ( article. The ufacturers beg lherefo" caution all buyer a to see R^ckitt's Paris n on each packet. 1 ▼ALVABLS DISCOVXBT rOB TH* hair is turning grey or white, or falling on, Mexican Hair Renewer.Mor it wijt poatHvety in every case Grey or White hair to its original J' without leaving the disagreeable smell M "Restorers." It makes the hair charmingly j# as well as promoting-the fnp6wth of the hair V ■pots, where the glntds axe.:xc4 decayed. A* jf| Chemist for TH* MEUCAH HTRA pared by HJINBY 0^>0ALIW, 498 Oxford | J. London, and sold by Chemists and F1 everywhere at Ss 6d per Bottle. J WATS N'S TAPEWORM SPECIFIC.—T. J. ^Ljl from Huddersfield, Dec. 8th, 1878 —" Four worm Spec fie' same duly to h»nd, and exact) v as directed, at 11,1 'I.Ám. the entire fI was voided, measuring 15 ft^t. I am truly f ful for the remedy and lea/e you at perfect h to publish my letter. Of all Chemists price by post, 3s. W ATSOS; SPECIFIC I'OWDES*^ pleasant but effectuaLlvmedy for Threadwof'pj^ Llountlworm,\ No 1/adults). No 2 (children)* J'- Is ljd byVo.st/ls. 3d. Piepared only by Watson, Che'miWkt'ipl"y. Yorkshire, n'/tn.te atul address are Printed on the G"i'ernment round each gen,mine bottle and packet. post free, I ondon DL pot 95, FarringdoO o • E C. A THROAT ArrrcTTows AND IIOABMWBSS. ferine fr&m irritation of the throat and hoa* wiU he HfjreeaWy surprised at the alnioflt relief afforded by the use of "Browns Troches." TheBe famous loaenges are no"' I t by most respectable chemists is this oottj* Cw Is lid per box. People troubled with a cough," a "slight cold," or/Lrouchial anectw'JB'YJ nit try them too Boon,a« tmnilar troubles, if -orosjress, result i;i serioifj PuLuonary and AstDi ■i^ctious. See tlhat the words "Brown's troches" are Government Stamp oanh box.—Manufactured by JOHH I. Bsown l?os ton, United States. Sepott 488 Loudon. J FdOD ADULTERATION. -Dr, Tripe, publican9 of the Hackney district^reports, thftf tho samples of cocoa \ye examined, except we e sold as mixture^f of cocoa, arrowroot^ sugar, the excipti^h being Cadbary's v Essence, which wj^genuine. NOT1CF*.— £ 20,000 worth of valuable to be given away.—Shopkeepers in every and village in this country can attract custo^T^ and largely extend their business, by exhib' J the Show C*rd and Cases of Handsom-dy b", Volumes, which (latter) are provided yrat>SJ POLAND, liOBEltTSOJl & Co., to be to each purehaser oflb*, of their deii" j 1 BOOK BONUS PU lE TEA at 2s. Sd, L pound. The purel se can be nia,le up of lbpI packets or otherwise, as may be most con^^Jj 1o thf buyer,\ J^OLAN D, liOHEHTSOM & TEAS suit (iu tastes and all pockets, c1"' from 2.<. to 4*. per lb. In Packets, it,iste ii Caddies, and Chests, from 2 oa to 1 cwt- ()lt parc ls carriage free. Terms of aeencf application. Wholesale Warehouse, 9, CURl^ ROAD, LONDON, EC. AIMCB TO MOTHERS !—Are you brofeen In rest by a sick child suffering with the pain of teeth ? Go at once to a chemist i**d get a bott Lf Mas. WINSI.OW'S SOOTHINO SY^CP. It will the poor sufferer immediately.. It is perfectly n*^j, leas and pleasant to taste,it produces quiet sleep, by relieving the^fchild from pain, ai; little cherub awakes "as/bright as a button. J soothes the child,\ it softens the gums, allaf'jj,. pain, relieves wind] regelates the bowels, ana best known remedy f/r dysentery and diarrlJ whether arising from l&ething or other causes, Window's Soothing oyrup is sold by Medkine de» everywhere at Is Hd per bottle.-M if t r, New lork, and at 498 Oxford-street, London. •'NEVER TO) LATE TO MEND." c'astinati")! with many is .the besetti ig :,1 Everthing is put off till to^fftrrow." The to^ liver is unheeded until/Jaundice, or abscess of the liver i<5 established. These adies are curable if ai^ested in time by tonic and alierativar medicinej PAGE v COCK'S" WTNp P^fjLS. Thousands are taJ^$ them for almost/every complaint, andar«he^ cured. Its never too late to mend', Of Chemists at Is. lid., and 2s. 9d per box. ROYAL DEVONSHIRE SERGE. —. article woven for ladies* dress^- equals u efulness if 's the best, the jrfieapest, and 01 t f isionable. Pric-a. Is- 65^ls. ll|d,2s.^ 2f. yd. the yard, For gentl/'men'* <uns and a hard wear it is made in strong qualities and n « patterns. Price frotn 2ViId, the yard. Carri^^ paid on all parcelsNinto/fjondow. Dublin, ^eLfgt# Cork, or Glasgowl JPjtt<rns post free. whether l,idies' o entle,iien's v,ar. A-d Spearman and Spearman, Royal Dc,vo:itV»iieSt: Factors, Plymouth. IIolloiccn/s Ointment and JPilk.—Sure —The weak and enervated suffer sevoiely nervous affections when storms or electric turban ces agitate the atmostphere. NeuraU gouty pangs, and flying pains, very distress*^ to a delicate system, may be readily rem°* by rubbing this Ointment upon the part after it has been fomented with warm The Pills, taken occasionally in the doses scribed by the instructions, keep the digestlO d in order, excite a f'r#e flow of healthy bile, regenerate tho impoverished blood with ric^ i materials resultingfrom thoroughly assimil*1* ,1 food—wanting ^hich, the strongest must evitably soon sink into feebleness, and delicate find it difficult to maintain existeO■ Holloway's Ointment and Pills are infalllP romedios. rrg** ABERDARE "'V- A PrintC'l and Published by REBECCA JONES j THEOPHILVS -LINES JONES at the ABERDA,-jtt TIMES OFFH-R, Commercial-place, Aberdare J the County of Glamorgan. Satnrdav. June 7, 1S79. 1

MARRIAGE. June 2nd, at Trinity, Aberdare, by the Rev. Richard Morgan, Llwydcoed, in the presence of the Registrar, Mr John Rees, Ironmonger, Pentre Ystrad, to Miss Mary Morgan, second daughter of Mr William Morgan, grocer, Gadlys-road, Aberdare. DEATH. June 1st, John David Jones, son of Mr D. P. Jones, 9, Glo'ster-street, Aberdare, aged 13 months.

ABERDARE POLICE COURT. TUESDAY.—[Before J. Bishop, R. H. Rhys, J. Lewis, and R. Edwards, Esqs.) DRUNKENNESS.—John Wilkins, charged by Inspector Thorney with being drunk and riotous in Mill-street, on the 24th ult., was fined 10s and costs,.this being his second appearance,— Evan Harries and Evan Phillips, colliers, were summoned by P.C. J. James for being drunk at Commercial-street, on Sunday, the 25th ult. Fined 10s and costs each -Thomas Jones was summonnd by the same for being found lying drunk in Cardiff-road, on the 31sh uit. Fined 5s and costs.—Thomas Davies, for being drunk and riotous in Mountain Road, Cwmaman, on the 2-1th ult., was fined in a like amount, on the information of P.C. Whitney. KILLING A CAT.—David Clement, a collier, living in Cardiff road, was charged with mali- ciously killing a cat, the property of the Rev Dr. Price. Mrs. Margaret Rees, the wife of Walter Rees, breakesmau, living near Dr Price's residence (Rose Cottage) was the first witness sworn. She stated that on Tuesday, the 20th May, about 12 at noon, whilst in her garden, which adjoined that of prosecutor, she heard a report as that of a gun shot. ohe said to herself, What is he shooting now, a dog or cat:" Looking over the wall she saw a cat dying. She called Miss Price's attention to it. She did not see defendant fire the shot She had seen him fire on previous occasions, and once he nearly shot her. VI,.ss Sarah Price desposed that she heard the report, and it seemed to come from defendant's premises. The cat shot was theirs. She went to defend- ant's house afterwards, and he said he had not shot the cat, and had no gun. The Rev Dr Price said the -cat was a favourite of his sister and himself and he would not have taken t5 for it. Inspector Thorney said that after he had had information of the occurrence he went to defendant's house and saw a gun suspended to the ceiling, 'l old defendant he was accused of shooting the Rev Dr Price's cat, asked him if he had a license to carry a gun. He replied that he had not, and afterwards said he did not shoot the cat, addirg that he must keep animals from his-place, so as to protect his ducks and chickens. The bench though the circumstantial evidence very strong, and ordered defendant to pay 10s, value of the cat, it fane and costs, or one month's imprisonment. AFFILIATION.—Hichard Powell, coal agent, Merthyr, in the employ of Messrs Stephenson, Clark, and Co., of London, was chaigeu with being the father of the illegitimate child of Hachel Hannah Williams, 28, Cardiff-street, Aberdare. Defendant did not appear. Service of summons was proved by P C. King. Com-, plainant said she was single and 24 years of age. She had a child born on the 13th March last, defendant being the father. This was the second by the same father, the first born two years last August. lie gave her 10s only towards the "last,, and had paid her 5s per weeii towards the other. Defendant was a married man, but had parted from his. wife. Did not know till lately that he was married. He had offered her 3s per week, provided she did not appear. Defendant^ she believed, got from 112. to £ 13 per month. The Bench made an order for 3s per week with costs. WILFUL DAMAO F. — \) aria. Prosser, of Vtoun- < tain Ash. was charged with breaking a fanlight, value 2s, the property of Richard Owen. Com- plainsnt's sister said she had a few words with defendant, and the latter threw two or three stones after her. one of which smashed the fan- light above the door. The Bench ordered her to pay a line of 3d, 2s damage, and costs, or seven days in default.

GREAT FIND OF COAL AT PONTY- PRIDD. On Saturday afternoon, Mr. William Williams, Grovefield House, Dinas, a member of the Penygraig Company; struck the celebrated seam of coal known as the Dinas Nol." at Pont- Shon-Norton, near Pontypridd, at a depth of 120 yards from tho surface. Mr. Moses Rowland, jun., the then manager bored into coal-about 12 months ago, and he expressed his conviction then that it was No 3," but most people were incredulous, for that seam had never been discovered to the north-east of the town. It is now proved that VI r. Rowland was correct. The take is a magnificent one, being 1,200 acres. L

IiOSBACH W A TBR. —Imported direct io ship-loads from the springs near Homlturg. Sup- lied to the HOYAL FAMILIES of KNGLAND and GEUMASY. In regard to Organic purity and whohsoiri■- properties, RosjjQch is FAR JCPERIOR to any other mio-rnl slrter I have txjounej (Professor -VVviklyn's/report.) Rd,d ;j, .doz( small 6s. 6.L.R-r dj^'larg" bo\tle< la tie down C'tses, 50 1 ^tl-'s, 23s. 01. j.00 small, 34s, The.. -Ro»1>ac!i Com piny, liaiit-d, 35, Fin-, tuy Circu«, "LONDON, K-C.