The Aberdare Times

DEATH. June 10th, at St. Briavels, Glos'tershire, Mr. David Phillips, Schoolmaster (late of Aberdure), in his 29th year.

SUNDAY SCHOOL DEMONSTRATION.—A meet- ing for the purpose of arranging for the annual gathering of the Sunday Schools throughout the parish was held on Wednesday evening, in the National School-room, the Vicar in the chair, when it was decided to hold the demonstration on next Bank Holiday, Aug 7th, and also to invite the Dean of Llandaff (Dr. Vaughan,) and Dr Rees, of Swansea, to deliver addresses on the occasion. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. -THE BALLOT QurS TION.- Mr R. H. Rhys (chairman) presided over the weekly meeting of the above board on Saturday, there being an extraordinary large number of members present.—The Master ot the Workhouse reported that there were 202 in mates in the house, there having been 14 applications, making 25 ordered into the house, but only 2 came in during the week from those orders. The journal of the Superintendent of the Aberdare Industrial School stated that there were 134 children in the institution, as against 117 in the corresponding week of last year, 111 being under industrial training* — Mr Thomas Phillips, in accordance with notice, moved that it was inexpedient to memorialise the House of Commons in favour of the Ballot Act for local elections, after a somewhat length ened address, the motion was briefly seconded by Mr H. Hansard.—Mr D. E. Williams moved, and Mr D. Davis (Maesyffynon) seconded, a negative amendment. Upon a vote being taken, vi r Phillip's motion was carried by 18 to 15.MrD. Davies then gave notice that he would, on that day week, move that the board should memorialise the Hruse of Commons in favour of the ballot, and the doing away with canvassing, notwithstanding that he was appealed to by the chairmau to allow the matter to drop, especially as the Government had determined not to take up the question this year.—The board then adjourned. SUDDEN DEATH AT CWMBACII.—Shortly after nine o'clock on Wednesday morning John Jenkins, 58 years of age, fell down dead on Tir Founder Bridge, Cwmbach. Deceased was walking along the bridge with a man named William Rayman, when he fell suddenly, and died without uttering a word. An iuquest will be held. ABERDARE COUNTY UOURT.—(.before Judge Williams, Q.C.) — Cla~>n Against Colliery Pro- prietors.— Richard Lewis, ironfouuder, v. Messrs Burnyeat, Brown, and Co., proprie ors of the Lletty Shenkin Colliery. The claim was for the recovery of E85 12s 8d. The plaintiff was represented by Mr Benson (instructed by Mr Thos. Phillips), and the defendants by Mr Abel Thomas (instructed by Mr W D. Wil- liams). Proceedings having been first in- stituted in the m itter in the superior courts, but by arrangement on the part of both sides it was remitted to his honour. It appeared from the plaintiff's case that he and the defendants had had dealings for some years, and they set- tled up accounts in July, 1378. The accounts in question in the present suit were from August 1878, down to March 1881. After several hours' hearing, the questions at issua were narrowed down to three Mr Thomas ad- mitting that on the general account his clients did owe plaintiff X,12 10s a compromise come to as/ to the disputed figures. Mr Thomas argued that defendants were entitled to set-off for the whole of the rent due, and also for' the £ 38 repairs Mr Benson on the other side argued that defendants, not having distrained as 0 they had power to, could not have a prior claim, especially when they proved against the estate for E250 being the ainouut of damages agreed upon in respect of tae disclaimer of the lease by the trustee. Defendants, he contend- ed, cauhl only claim the year's rent, the trustee having afterwards ha 1 a beuefical interest in the property. The plaintiff was also, he argued not liable for the X38 repairs, as they were not carried out previous to his filing his petition. The arguments were long and protracted, and at the conclusion his Honour reserved his dicision SCHOOL BOARD —The usual bi-monthlv meet- ing of the above Board was held on Friday afternoon, the 9th inst. There were preseut it. H.fihys, Esq (chairman); Riv. Dr. Price'(vice- chairman), Revs. T. Jones, W James, B. Evans, Messrs D. E. Williams,. D. 1'. Davies, J. Willumfl, W. Charles, and D. Divies (Canton- House). The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. The following report of the meeting of the Schools Management Committee, held on the 1st inst., was read: Five applications for the appoint- ment of mistress of the Blaengwawr Girl's School were received and considered by the Committee, who were also iuformed that Miss Hosa C. Morgans, the present mistress, was a. xious to withdraw her resignation, and under these circumstances, as none of the applica- cutious were of a high character and also cutious were of a high character and also considering the disadvantages attendant upon a further change of teachers, the committee were of opinion that if Miss Morgan, who has so far given satisfaction as a teacher, could enter into a definite engagement for a term not less than one year, at her present salary, this ar- rangement would obviate the necessity of engaging a new mistress. Your committee would recommend that this course be adopted." The report was adopted, the chairman remark- ing that the arrangement respecting Ivliss Morgan was a sensible one. and he under- stood she had since signed the agreement The School Management and Finance Com-, mittoe, meeting on the 6th inst, reported — "The schedule of salary and sundry accounts, amounting to £ 281 12s lOd, having been ex- amined and approved, the committee recom- mended the same to be paid. The committee have examined and approved of the lists of requirements: for the different schools, recom- mend that the same be procured forthwith A communication received from Miss Evans, mistress of the Park Girls' School, complaining of the absence of some of her teachers through illness, was referred to the Board." The Chair- man expressed a wish to h^ar the lists of re- quiremei ts for the various schools read. The Clerk went through the whole seriatim, the perusual of which took up a considerable time The Chairman, however, remarked that he did not think it time wasted. In course of con- Vf rsation it was elicited that the drapery goods were obtained from the different drapers in the town and the books, stationery. &c (amount ing to £ 500 or JEGOO per annum) from a London firm. With regard to the materials for sewing, the chairman thought the parents should be re- quired to procure the same for their children's use. It was simply assured that all those materials should be required. He had had great. experience in reference to the disposition of stores at collieries, and he found that when they kept an excess of stock there was always much waste going on. He did not think it necessary to furnish the schools with more than a three months' supply. Mr Davies (Canton House; though it would be a good plan if the superintendent were to make an estimate of the requirements for each school each year. In reply to a question, the superintendent stated that when the stationery, books, &c., were ordered from London, the parcels for each school were packed separately, and afterwards handed to the head teachers. Mr D E. Williams sug gested that the attention of the teachers be called to the necessity for using care that no waste take place. Mr J. Williams said that had been done every year. The Chairman was of opinion that those orders should be limited to six months, and th it the stock and store book be taken into consideration before the orders were made out, so that they might see what was required. It was quite evident there was a great excess at present, although he did not blame anyone iu the matter. He did not thing it advisable to send more to the schools than was actually required. The Board had no place to keep a stock of the kind; but he tnougnt iT, would lIa tar oetter to have a store- room on the premises, and only keep stocks in case of emergency in the schools. The Board had no check of any kind upon either of the teachers, and goods could be given out ad libitum. The books, too, were given out to the children prosmcuously; that was entirely wrong, and he should move that it ba enquired into by the Schools Management Committee and that they be requested to make such rules as would meet the difficulties of the case, so that in future some better system should be adopted for the storage of articles for the use of the schools. Let it be given as an instruction to the committee that they report upon it by the next or following meeting. With regard to tiie sewing, he thought they should also consider whether it would not be practicltble for parents to provide materials for use in the schools. He was almost certain such a recommendation was carried some two years ago. It appeared to him they werespendiug a great deal of money for kuitt ing and sewing material, but they never got any- thing for the goods. On one occasion, an order was made that the goods should be sold; but they did not get more than S20 for materials worth jEloO. He believed however they would compare favourably in this respect with schools in other districts but at the same time it was their duty to look more clesely into matters. Mr D. P.Davies seconded the, motion, and it was agreed to.—With regard to Miss Evan's complaint as to the absence of pupil teachers, the superintendent recommended that an- other ex-pupil teacher be engaged for the Park School. lie was instructed to procure a teacher accordingly.-On the motion of the chairmaa, a precept for £1000 was issued on the ov.erseors.-The appointment of an assistant master for the I own 8chools'(salary £ 65/y was considered, aud it was resolved that Mr Alfred H. Holes, of Hollow-green, Bristol, be invited to appear before the next Board. There was no other business of public interest.

ABERDARE POLICE COURT. TUESDAY-CBejofe J. Bishop, R. II. Rhys, Esqrs.) CHARGE OF STEALING A PAIR OF BOOTS — Priscilla Coleman, a peddler, of middle age, was charged with stealing a pair of boots, value 4s Id, the property of James Hodges, boot and shoemaker, Gadlys-road, on the 9th inst. It appeared from the evidence that prisoner was found in the shop at 2 p.m., with a pair of boots under her arm Prosecutor asked where she got them, and she said There" (pointing to the window.) The boots were marked with his private mark and were his property. A crowd collected and prisoner got away. In- formation was given to the police, and she was arrested by P.O. King at a quarter-past 3 the same afternoon. In answer to the charge, she said she did not take the boots from the shop. Committed for trial at the next quarter sessions. JUVENILE THIPVES—Edward Jones, John Evans, and William 1 homas. from 8 to 12 years of age, were charged with breaking into a wAigbing machiIile office at Deep Duffryn Colliery and stealing a pair of spectacles, a pair of eye-glasses, a. leather waist strap, &c., the property of David hi van Morgan, weigher, value 6s. and Edward Jones, father of one of the prisoners, was charged with receiving the pair of spectacles knowing them to bave been stolen. It appeared that a pane of glass had been broken in the office window, by which means the prisoners entered and walked off with the articles mentioned, and which were subsequently sold to some other lads for nuts and sweetmeats, with the exception of the I o spectacles, which were found upon Edward Jones. Jones and Evans were only recently convicted of stealing "pop," and they were ordered to receive six and five strokes respect- ively with a birch rod, -and Thomas oue. The case was dismissed against the father.- Another lad of 13 was charged with stealing two packets of clasp knives, value 30s, the property of Mr Dl. Griffiths, ironmonger, Aber dare, iu March last. Several knives were pro- duced by P.O. Jenkins, who arrested the pri- soner, all of which wer-j said to have been "■ivou away to other luds. Mr Griffiths identified trie knives as bning part of the missing stock. there being a previous conviction, prisoner was cautioned as to his future behaviour. He was sentenced to fourteen days' imprisonment and to receive eight strokes wifh a birch rod before being liberated. ENDORSEMENT.—The license of the Bridgeud Inn, Hirwain, was endorsed from John Evans deceased to David Jenkins STuNE THROWING -Owen Evans. a lad, living at Henry-street, Mountain Ash. was summoned by P C. :1'. a. Evans for throwing a stone in the street, on the 4th inst. The stone struck another boy. Fmod Is and costs. DRUNK IN CHARGE OF A HORSE. -Windsor H. Jones was summoned for being drunk whilst in charge of a horse in Cardiff-street, on the 2nd inst. P.O. Jenkins gave evidence and defendant was fined 15s and costs. WOMEN'S SQUABBLE.—Mary Williams, land- lady of the Talbot Inn, Maesydref, was sum- moned for assaultiug Mary Jones, a neighbour. There was a cross summons. Mr Thomas Phillips appeared for Mrs Williams. Mrs Jones alleged that Mrs Williams had been cir- culating certain statements concerning her. and on going to the Talbot to ask why she took her name up, Mrs Williams told her to go out, called her a foul name, and struck her with a stick from behind the counter. She took the stick from Mrs Williams's hand, and the latter afterwards struck her with her fist and pushed her out through the door. In cross-examina- tion Mrs Jones said Mrs Williams had beaten her daughter for going to her house. tihe (Mrs Jones) was not drunk at the time. After Mrs Williams called her names, she did the same. Mrs Williams was then examined, and stated that she had a daughter sixteen years of ago, who had given her a great deal of trouble. She I had prohibited from going to Mrs Jones's house. On the day in question. Mrs Jones came to her house in a great temper and called her the worst names she could think of She asked her to go out, but she would not. Whilst attempting to push her out, Mrs Jones caught her by the finger, and as she would not let go she gave her a blow in the faco. She denied having struck Mrs Jones with a stick. The Bench considered the case should not have been brought before them, and dismissed both summones, each party to pay her own costs AFFILIATION.—John Williams, collier, Cwm- bach, appeared to an adjourned summons, charging him with being the father of the illegitimate child of young woman named Margaret Jones. Complainant called John Jones, a tailor, who proved that defendant had handed him 15s towards complainant's expenses during confinement and also made an offer to pay 2s per week. Defendant, however. still denied the paternity The Bench made an order for the payment of 2s 6d per week from date of birth.

ABERDARE LOCAL BO 1RD OF HEALTH. The bi-monthly meeting of the above Board was held on Friday, 9th inst., when there were present Messrs It. H. Rhys (chairman), D. Davis (Maesyffynon), D. E. Williams, D. P. Davies, D. Davies (Canon-street), D. Davies ( anton House), W. Little, E. M. Hann, and T Rees. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. FINANCE. The Finance Committee reported that the following balances appeared to the credit of the Board in the Treasurer's Pass Books: High- street improvement, £34 14s; water capital ac- count, JE3639 8s sewerage loan account, No. 1, X977 14s 6d sewerage loan, No. 2, £ 2033 2s 101, The following debit appeared in the Treasurer's Pass Books, viz.: General District rate, £ 33 4s; cheques not presented, JE900 lis 4d. Total, E933 1.)3. The accounts presented for examination amounted to £1572 14s Id, which the committee recommended should be paid. The report was adopted. MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. Dr. Davies, Medical Oifloer, reported four fresh cases of scarlet fever, being a decrease of eight as compared with the previous fortnight, but no death also two cases of typhoi I fever, being the same as last report, but no death. SURVEYOR'S RKPORT. The Surveyor reported as follows Surveyor's Office. Town Hall, Aberdare, June Sth, 1882. To the Chairman and Members of the Aberdare Local Boaid of Health. Gentlemen,—Nuisance in Mount Plaasant- 'street.—Annexed I beg to submit a report on the nuisance in Mount Pleasant-street, reported by the Inspector, and which requires for its abatement the construction of new drains. Road to houses at Llygadeglur, Cwmaman.— I beg to report having inspected the old road leading to the cottages on the side of the hill at Llygadeglur, Cwmaman. From the gate at the top of Mountain-road to the Incline Bridge the present state of the road way is exceedingly rough, in fact it is but little better than a water course with projecting boulders that would curtainly make it difficult for a loaded cart to pass over it. A portion of the Incline Bridge has also fallen in, and the roadway at this point is completely brocked up by debris in conse- quence. Recreation Ground Fencing. —I beg to report that three separate lengths of galvanized strand have been cut and removed from the new wire fencing on the south side of the Recreation Ground. A number of the iron wedges have also been extracted and taken away. The pieces of wire removed were 112 feet, 24 ft., and 12 feet in length, or 49 £ yards altogether, and they have probably been used as clothes lines. As the standards now require a coating of coal tar, I would beg to suggest that the wire re- ceive a coat of tar also, so as to remove the tar, I would beg to suggest that the wire re- 0 cc) ceive a coat of tar also, so as to remove the temptation to use it for the purpose named. Building Plans -I have received the follow- ing building plans, which I bag to recommend should be approved, viz.: A back kitchen and pantry in rear of No. 110. Cemetery-road for Wm. Williams. A back kitchen and oellar in rear of No 8, Cardiff street for David Davies. Addition to stable in rear of No. 19, Bute- street for D. it. Evans. A dwelling house at CWta for Phillip Rees. Private Drainage —Number of houses ap- proved, 89 number of houses previously ap- proved, 2583 total number of houses approved, 2672. I have the honour to remain, gentlemen, your obedient servant, T. LL. EDWARDS, THEFT OF FENCE WIRE. It was ordered that placards be issued offer- ing a reward of one guinea for information respecting the wire fencing stolen -from the recreatioll ground. THE REPAIRS OF ROBERTS TOWN BRIDGE. A letter was read from Capt. Roberts stating that the Roberts Town bridge was not on his land, and he must decline to have anything to do with it. Mr J. Williams He cares for nothing except for his own pocket. THE SEWERAGE WORKS The following letter was received from Mr Harpur: Merthyr Tydfil, 25th May, 1882. Dear Sir, Aberdare Outfall Sewer, contract No. 2.—I beg to acknowledge your favour of of the 22nd inst. with copy of letter from Messrs Linton and Kenshole I have this day again examined the chandlery premises at Aberaman of the late Mrs Jane Williams, and am unable to discover any cracks in the walls or any settlement or damage due to the construc tion of the sewer. When the sewer was made special precautions were taken by the use of concrete and other materials to prevent the disturbance of the buildings, and it certainly appears to me that such prucautious have been successful and thore is really n¡) pretence, for saying the premises are subsiding. My attention has been called to another matter, viz., the Messrs Morgm, the owners of the Abercwmboy estate, complain that the flow of water in the Abercwmboy brook is impeded by the dip of sewer where it crosses under the brook for a few inches above not level to the bottom of the water course. Thid can only be remedied by the two iron pipes which composa the said sewer at the place being lowerod to act as a svohon. Such an alteration would involve the construction of a manhole on their side of the brook to afford access to the sewer for the purpose of removing any obstruction that might lodge in' the syphon- The expense would probably be obout £ 20. Yours truly, SL. HAKPUR." lhe Chairman thought Mr Iln^our's suggss- tion in reference- to the brook s io ild i o irried out, or a lawsuit might follow and damages claimed. Mr Davies (Canon-street) proposed that Mr Harpur be instructed to arrange for carrying out the work. This was agreed to. A cheque for £ 503 was drawn in* favour of Messrs Jones & Jepson on account of sewerage In contract. APPOINTMENT OF RATE CO OJ.UK. Application for the post of fate collector under the Board, Vicatsd by the death of Mr Henton, were then considered. Salary £ 100 per annum; security £ 500. The following were the appli- cants Howell Watkins, Nautmelyn Colliery ■ Morgan Thomas. Heath House, Swansea; Thomas Prosser, Cwmaman; D. J. Jones, Mdl- street. Trecyuon; D. P. Davies, Commercial- street; Richard H Lewis, Town Hall, Aber- dare David W. Price, Aberdare The Chairman: Well, gentlemen, there is a capital choice for you. ivlr Davis (Maesyffynon) said he t icii|ht it their duty, whenever an an opportunity offered, to promote young men who had done their duty well, and he had great pleasure in proposing that Mr Pi ice be elected. He had been a great number of years under Mr John Hughes and bis character was unexceptionable. Mr I, Williams seconded the proposition. rhe Chairman said he quite concurred With what had fallen from Mr Dayis He had known young Price ever since he was a child. He had always been a good boy-steady, perfectly well-conducted, trustworthy, and sober. He knew the ratebook almost by heart, aluost as well as John Hughes himself. He was getting £ 78 a year at present, and he was not qaite sure whether he would not be better off with j678 without responsibility, as with £100 a year with the responsibility. J On the proposition being put to the meeting, Mr Price was unanimously elected. Mr Price appeared before the Board and sub- mitted his sureties, which were accepted. Ho thanked the Board for the appointment. TENDERS. It was ordered that tenders be invited for the Park hay also for scavenging and teamwork. The Board then separated. -0.

ABERDARE CHAMBER OF TRADE. The monthly meeting of the above chamber took place at Dance's Assembly-room, Cardiff- street, on Tuesday evening. There were present Messrs. Thos. Phillips, R. Pardoe, T. W. Evans, D. Davies (Canon-street,) D. Davies (Canton House,) A Dance, Thos Evans, D. R. Evans, Thos Thomas, &c. In the absence of the president, Mr Thos. Phillips was voted to the chair. Mr Phillips explained that Mr Thomas had been called to London on urgent business, and that he had requested him to apologize for his absence, hoping the Chamber would have some useful work in hand and there would be something for him to do when he returned. THE LATE ASSASSINATIONS IN IRELAND. The Secretary reported thut he had ergrossed the two resolutions passed at the last meeting, and forwarded the same to the parties inter- ested. The following reply had been received from the Marquis of Hartington :— India Office, 13th May, 1882. Sir,-I am desired by the Marquis of Harting- ton to acknowledge the receipt of your letter ot the llth inst., and to thank you on behalf of Lady Frederick Cavendish, himself and the other mem- bers of his family, for the kind expressions of sympathy contained in resolution parsed at a meet- ing of the Aberdare Chamber of Trade, held on the 9th inst.-I remain, laithfully yours, R. H. HOBART." David James, lisq. THE SOUTH WALEd TURNPIKE ROADS BILL, &C. The following letter was read from Mr Chas. H. James, M 1'. Inns of Court Motel, Holborn, W.C., May 11th. 1882. Dear Sir,—I have yours of the 10th inst., and in reply I beg to state that I sbal I have much pleasure in transmitting to you any Bills which I think especially affecting your interest. There are so many Bills which are mere kites and never intended to be seriously dealt with that it is difficult to know which may ripen into a seriOl., Bill. If you wish at any time any particular Bill to be sent you I shall have much pleasure ill forwarding it. I send you the '■ Turnpike Roads (South Wales) Bill." I opposed this Bill, conceiving that the County Roaus Board were quite equal to managing their roads without saddling the six counti -s with the cost of an inspector, who was originally ap- pointed to see that the Government were safe fur the money they lent. '1 he money borrowed has been paid, and, according to my view, the necessity for this officer is gone it is, however, very difficult to get rid of a snug berth once created. I do not think Colonel HarcJurt brought in any Bill. He moved that the cost of highways shouid be thrown on the Consolidated Fund. Mr .Glad- stune seems to have coaceded this, and proposes an addition to be tax on carriages to meet the new charge.—I remain, dear sir, yours &c., CHAS. H. JAMES." David James, Esq., 7, Canoll-st reet, Aberdare. The Chairman explained the provisions of the Turnpike Boads Bill, after which a short dis- cussion followed, resulting in the following pro position by Mr Davies (Canon-street) being carried: That the secretary be instructed to write to Mr C. H. James. M.P.. intimating that the feeling of this Chamber is oppoeed to the Bill, and whether he thinks it desirable to petition against the Bill." RAILWAY RATES. In reply to the chairman, as to whether the Committee appointed to deal with the questio 1 of railway rates were prepared with their report, Mr Davies (Canon-street) said the committee had had some discussion on the subject, but were not prepared with their report. -They hoped to present a report at next meeting. COUNTY COURT ACCOMMODATION. With regard to the memorial in favour uf better County Court accommodation for the town, the chairman remarked that he under- stood a gentleman had been sent down from the Board of Works. He visited the place, but up to the present no formal report had been re- ceived rhe gentleman referred to expressed au opinion that the present state of County Court business would not justify a very large outlay in new buildiugs. He deprecated the present accommodation, and stated that it was uutit to receive the judge and his suitors. He (the chairman) understood, too, that some of the proprietors of the Temperance Hall waited upon the commissioner and sub-ijitted plans of pro- posed alterations, and he would also report upon them. PROPOSED FREE LIBRARY. Mr Davies (Canon-street,) in accordance with a notice of motion, said that when he brougat the matter before the Chamber, if was in re- ference to the site purchased some years ago with the intention of starting a free library aud reading-room, He had no idea of putting the Free Libraiies Act into force, beocause they would recollect that some years ago this was done, and they did not come out very success- fully in the matter. He would, however, give a little history of the movement. It was started in 1873 or 1874, wheu a certain amonut was collected with the intention of presenting a testimonial to the late ("anon Jenkins. That amount was handed over with a view of form ing the nucleus of a fund for establishing a free library in the town. A freehold site was subse queutly purchased at the top of Canon-street for E418 including the old materials on the ground, and, with certain expenses, the total cost was brought up to £ 453 3s 9d. A large meeting took place in the Temperance Hall, aud at some of the collieries collections were made, amongst others the following: Powell Duffryn (CwmdareJ £ 20; Uadlys, E36 Os 6d; Aber- nant, X48 12s 6d; Blaengwawr, JE21 3s 3d; total, JE125 ltis 3d; other amounts collected included Proceeds of soiree, S5 5s do eisteddfod, Y,9 9s Gd old materials from old Wellington Iun, jEl6 5s; West of England Bank, £10 5s Sd; per Dr. Jones and Mr D. B. (jrnffiths, £ 20 Os 91; per Dr. Price from Canon Jenkins' testimonial fund, Y,106 17s 3d, making a total of S293 19s 5d. Borrowed from Brecon Old Bank, £ 159 4s 4d; interest accumulated since to 30th inst, £76 10s 8d, leaving a sum now owing to the b tnk of Y,235 15s. Had "the interest been paid regularly every year it would only have come to 18 4s per annum. It would be a shame to the parish if they allowed the iuterest to so accumulate as to e tt up the property. His object iu bringing the matter before them was to suggest whether some scheme could not be devised to clear off the interest and keep the property for the object it was intended. He feared from the recent experience of their Merthyr friends it would be no uso attempting to put the Free Libraries Act in fores; although it was a disgrace that they had no such building in existence When they looked around they found nothing of the kind oa be nills where such vast wealth had beeu accumulated. In America institutions of this description abound- ed places where young and old could go and entertain and amuse themselves. He had little hope of anything being done unless some kindhearted gentleman came forward and presented them with a place of the kind but he feared the wealth of some of them was larger than their hearts. He would suggest that tae piece of ground be utilised for some sort of workmen's club. He believed it would work well. The working men had contributed the greater portion of the money, and a great many took an interest in it now. He believed it only wanted someone to take the lead. If they could get a building suitable for a work- men's ciub, where the men could obtain refresh- ment and meet together to discuss matters affect- ing,their interests, it would be a great,boon. He should bo glad to co-operate in working out any movemeut of the kind for the g- od of the parish. (Hear, hear.) Some conversation followed, at the con- clusion of which Mr Davies said that now the matter had been ventilated to a certain extent, with their permission, he. would bring it forward again at the next meeting. I The Chamber shortly afterwards adjourned.

THE LATE BAZAAR AT THE TEMPER. ANCE HALL. Mr Editor,—I expected that your volatile correspondent "The man in the corner" would have favoured us with something anent his experience at the Bazaar; however as he has not told us anything I concluded that he either did not put in an appearance or else that the "fair ones" (and their number was legion) 1 were too many for him, and is ashamed to 1 admit that he at last has been eaught. But, ai I' my intention was, not ts deplore the absence of his effusions but to relate my own experience. I will proceed to do so. Having nothing particular to do, on Tuesday, I wended my way up towards the Temperance Hall in order to hear, as I thought, the opening address by the gentleman advertised to deliver it, but un- fortunately I was disappointed in not being able to hear him, as he had been unexpectedly called away; however, the committee would not be beaten and secured the services of our- ready-to-do-good Doctor, who gave us such a very able and convincing opening address, that I have no doubt, from the results which followed, carried conviction with it. It is well known that a good speech before the collection at an anniversary service is sure to secure a good collection, and my advice to those in this district intending to hold Bazaars in the future is to get the Doctor to open them. I guarantee that they wdl secure a good harvest. No sooner had the preliminaries been gone through, and indeed almost before, thtn you were j pounced upon by a number of the fair ones, offering their wares; all the ladies did their best, and when I say that, Mr Editor, as you and I well know, it means, business. I must admit that they dealt very leniently with me in the afternoon, I only had to tell them that I had simply come to have a look round and promise to think of them later on, to be allowed to get free. The only article that I could not refuse to buy (that which all knew I never don) was a "flower fjr your button-hole." Iu vain did I plead that I never wore one, and in fact that my coat was not intended for one, not having the usual hole to place it iu, but the "fair flower" that had me in charge soon got over the difficulty, by proposing to pin it on my coat; I was then completely done for, as I never could resist that, and if I did, would be dubbed as a cross-grained, good-for-nothing old bachlor. After that, I was allowed to go my rounds in peace and thoroughly enjoyed myself. The show was worthy the ladies who had laboured so hard to get it up; a better assortment under the circumstances could hardly be brought together. They had a collection of nearly everything one could think of for such a place, and many articles that many would never dream of -live and dead stock, valuable oil and other paintiug, cradles, miniature bedsteads, screens, suits of clothes, the usual useful and ornamental articles of wearing apparel for adults-and children, toys of all descriptions from handsome valuable dolls down to those that wore not valuable, musical instruments ranging from tin whistles to musical boxes; if I commenced enumerating the articles, I should require all your space for the next six months, I am afraid. In addition to the stalls, a thriving trade was driven at the turnabouts, bran dip, wheels, and dolls for fortune-telling, &c., &c. I had almost forgotten two of the most important stalls, the pretty flower stall, presided over by the genial lady who has lately come among us, and that over which our old friend Mrs z!l Rowlands presided, the refrerhment stall, where you could get any- thing you liked from a pine apple to an orange, a pie to a sandwich, a big cake to a small tart, and from a bottle of Zoedone to a pop (nothing stronger bemg sold.) After a good look round I went home to tea so as to strengthen myself for tha tug of war" at night. I again turned up about 8 o'clock, at that time every- thing was in full float." If any of your readers have any loose cash about them that they don't know how to get rid of, I would advise them to go to a Bazaar, they will soon get lightened; it is, put your name down for this, that and the other thing, until you find that by the time you have put your name down for everything, you have put your hand down pretty low in your pockets. I fancy I hear some old crust" say, why can't you resist, 1 would ? Well, I couldn't and I enjoyed the fun. I heard one gentleman say that his name was down for nearly everything (I heard it called a great many times) and although he was unlucky until almost the last thing, still he looked as pleasel as if all the prizes had fallen to his lot. It is strange how pleased people arp to part with their mouey in these places. I suppose it is force of habit. I particu larly noticed, that every one gave with a good heart and were almost as pleased to see some- body else get the prize, as if they g )t it them- selves for instance when a youug gentlemen had a beautiful doll as a prize, he was cheered lustily, especially by the fair ones," although having an interest in it themselves the same when a friend of mine was the lucky recipient of a cradle (although of no use to him, we were all pleased t'o see him get it.) One of the most amusing instances that came under my ^notic-a was, a worthy follower of Caxton in the character of a "Enight of the needle" trying to dispose of a boy's "Etucker-bockersuit," poor fellow, it was a pity to see him, never having had an occasion to purchase anything of the sort, he did not know how to describe it, so out of compassion I allowed him to put my name down although like himself, if it fell tojmy lot, I should have to give it away. Like a great many more, I was one of the u fortunate ones who never had anything, but live in hope to have better luck the next time. You know the old adage A/00/ and his money, &c. this was altered at the Bazaar and must in future be rendered, men and their money are soon parted and especially at Bazaars. I heard several say that they had been bowl'd out, I couldn't say that as I had enough in my pocket at the last night to go to my.old friend Mrs R. to purchase a milk. Once I got near the refreshment stall.I was nearly safe from the tormentors It was no use telling them you had spent all your money, as they would hardly believe you and if they did, there was great danger of their offering to lend you some, as one did with me. It is now time to dry up, so I conclude with stating that I thoroughly enjoyed myself and believe everyone else did and if they didn't it was theii, own fault. Just a word to the committee. You have enough articles left yet for a good stall, I would suggest (although it is none of my business) that you have say a tea meeting, stall, and enter- tainment for New Year's day, 1883, so that seme of us that had nothing this time may nave another chauce to try our luck. "TAFFY."

MOUNTAIN ASH. GRAND PERFORMANCE.—Dr. Parry's cantata, Joseph, was performed here in full character, at the Workman's Hall, by the Ferndale glee society, ou Wednesday evoning last, under the leadership of Mr John Thomas. The following wore the chief characters Joseph, Mr D. Evans (UewiDar); Jacob, Vlr J. Jones (loan Llochau); Judah, Mr D wid Evans; Reuben, Mr E. T. Evans; King. Mr Idris rhomas fLlew G-svalia>; Queen, Mrs M. Jones. The choruses were sung with remarkable taste throughout. The cantata, divided into four parts, commenced by introduc- ing Jacob, Joseph and his brethren, and then follows the fortunes of the hero from the time ho was sold to the Ishmaelites till he became second ruler in all the land." Several of the scones were graphically sot forth The scene wnon Jacob presented the coat of many colours to his favourite son was V JI'Y good, also the one in which the coat covered with blood is brought to the father. Mr J. Jones made a Jacob, and acquitted himself admirably in the"*sceue when young Benjamin was taken away from him L down into Egypt, his pityful wail of All these things are against me," was touching. Mr ldris Thomas made a first class king, and showed his rich voice and good elocution to to some advantage when commanding the magicians to interpret his dreams..VI1 David Evans as Judah, did his part splendidly, especially when beseeching Joseph to accept him as a bondsman rather than young Benjamin. The hero of the evening though was Mr D. Evans (Dewi Dar), his personification of Joseph was extremely good, and called out continual bursts of applause. He possesses a fine voice, and has. seemingly followed the advice of Hamlet—" Suit the action to the word, the word to the action." The prison scene was effectively rendered, as was also that in which the cup was found, but he eclipsed himself in the last scene, when he makes himself! known to his brethren, the air suited his voice and the effect was striking. The Cantata was performed without any hick or hitch from the beginning to the end and the perform- auce throughout reflected very great credit 1 upon Mr John Thomas, the able conductor. The audience was not a very large one, but it; was appreciative, the musical portion of Moun- tain Ash being well lepresented. The con- tinual bursts of applause testified that they thoroughly enjoyed the performance. We feel sure if the company should come here again they would have a far larger audience. The scenery was prepared for the occasion. Melus 9tto moes was and is the feeling of all those who were present. IOLO BACH.

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