The Aberdare Times

THE EDINBURGH Life Assurance Company. IFOTJJKTIDEID 1823, Invested Funds £1,950,000. Annual Income £250,000. Moderate Premiums, Increasing ^onuses, Un- doubted Security. I HEAD OFFICE—Edinburgh. Midland and South Wales Bifcnch Office, 16, Bennet's HiU; Birmiagham. Policy holders entering on" tte With Profit" scale enjoy from the outset i&e benefit of parti- cipation in the surplus funds to the extent of Nine-tenths of the pronto realized from all sources, and at the same tiiie they are entirely exempt from any of the risJs ef partnership or of mutual liability. f The profit realized at last investigation (1878) enabled the Company to defclare Bonus additions exceeding £300,000. Sucfi additions ranging from jEl 2s. lOd. to JE10 lj&s. 5d. per cent. per annum according to the endurance of the Policy. The following are SPECIMENS OF BONUSES on Policies which have become claims. 2 2 i "S'a "3 o i'S § £ } o i'3 |gS> <p 58 » I H S 8 £ £ s. £ s. £ s. d. <50 05 300 822 13 J 1122 13 668 10 0 44 99 1000 2631 S 1 3631 8 2083 a 6 48 89 1580 3108 5 I 4603 5 2690 2 6 51 D2 500 1«12 14 I 1512 14 958 7 6 46 90 300 613 0 f 813 0 5tl 2 6 53 88 300 460 15 { 760 15 537 15 0 42 87 700 1049 15 | 1749 15 1153 16 8 44 86 300 4.3-1 7 | 134 7 483 15 0 36 90 500 671 8 I 1171 8 828 0 0 49 86 1000 1317 19 f 2317 19 1608 10 8 29 80 1000 H»73 3 2o73 3 1358 10 0 31 81 1500 v 1526 6 30i6 6 2046 17 6 31 75 495 425 10 920 10 6»7 5 0 32 7.5 1000 \S50 17 1850 17 1198 12 6 23 77 1000 1*35 10 1243 15 0 The next division ofprofits will take place as at 31st March, 1885. All ordinary Policies have the benefit of the Company's NON FORFEITURE SYSTEM, whereby Policy-holders are secured against loss by non- payment of premium. Agents at Aberdare — Mr. THOMAS BOSWELL, London and Pro- vincial Bank. Mr. T. L. JONES, Aberdare Times Office.

T H E^^SSEHTIAiS lETTg'S DIARIES. Kndless Varieties. Prif«s M. to UK. LETTS'S HOUSEHOLD MAGAZINE. Amiulng, InrtrnctiTe. Usefnl, and Artistic. For Tonus «n«l Old. Hue or Female, XFwk-dsy or Sunday. The Best Magazine for tbe Familv. Mrnthlv, 7d. LITTSS 80MPLETE POPULAR ATlAS. AHolntoty UnrKalled, the entire Press. Prices from £ 2 2g. rvtMtuu? of BoeksleUi; or Lm», Lrami), hondou Bridge. MIVTHEINVESTOR'S PROTECTION OFFICE, "-11 tej IT, N*W BniDOK STR*RT, LtriK»AT* ClRCTT'?, IiOXDOX. JKc.. • g| adric6 to, and protects the interests of all >rose— • In '«!) WHO DZSIRS TO XXTEST their capital in A luapiitive and M safe manner; 1) who hare already inv<8ted. and wi*h to S E3 ascertain whether their monej in safe; 3 ym<f havMo<t M money through iU-arfriied gpf\pn!ati<<n«, orjR&vo sunk their _• W money in nnsafe or fraudulent uiulertajcmgs; 4- WHO Z DBStM TO RAX9Z MON*t on really*ood ujrnrity at a mode- ta rat* int«re»V. No investments re^jnnpBndfid except tho** £ that hare been thoroughly and coiwpeteiitlv invent-gattd. • Moderate fees. Asenti wanted. Pryupcetns post free. PJ THE MANCHESTER Fire Assurance Company. ESTJBLISHEQ"U. Capital, .£1,000,000. Annual Income (1882), JE270,000 HEAD OFFICE-Manchester. Midland and South Wales Branch Office, 16, Bonnet's Hill, Birmingham.- This Company Assures Buildings, Furniture, Rent, Merchandise, (broods, Panning Stock, Shipping,* &c., in Great Britain, the Colonies, and Foreign Countries. It possesses, in addition to the Paid-up Capital, (subscribed by a numerous and wealthy propeieferj) largS'Reserve Funds, and thus offers to Insurers the most ample security. The Policies of this office extend to and cover losses by Fire occasioned by Lightning, and losses caused by explosion of gas occurring in the building insured without extra charge. AGENTS AT ABERDARE MR. THOMAS BOSWELL, London and Provin- cial Bank. MR. GEORGE ABRAHAM, National Bank of Wales. MR. T. L. JONES, Aberdare Times Office. JONES & SONS, The ABERDARE CLOTHIERS, Beg to announco that they have a very large ASSORTMENT of HOME MADE CLOTHING, of every Description to measure, and will be sold at prices that will astonish the Public. All Goods made on the Premises at The Aberdare Clothiers, 19, CANON STUEET. GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. INTERNATIONAL FISHERIES EXHIBITION, ON Friday, October Jth. the LastEXCUR- SION of the Season for Reading and London wilJ le;jve Merthyr at 9.50 a.m., Abcr- nant 10.0, Aberdare 10.7, Ilirwain 10.21, Glyn Neath 10.38, Rt.solron 10 46. and Pontypool Road 10.30 a.m, to return October 12th. For fares and return times see special bills. U J. GRIEUSON, General Manager. — A GENTS WANT KD. 30s. weekly, and good commision, Lxpeueuco unnecessary. Reply enclose staojp. "yCombosition Works" Cbowbent. "j T. WHITT^VANS^ AUCTIONEER & VALUER, 14, Commercial Street, Aberdare. O A L A N L I N E 1 SHORT F.ST PASSAGB TO Composed of Twenty First-class Royal Mnj Steamers. > .¡.. SAILING DAYS—From Liverpcioi, ^very Tuesdny and Thursday, to Canada, and every alternate Tuesday to Halifax and iMltimore, forwarding passengers on ensy terms/to all parts of Canada and the United States. Surgeon and Stewardess provided free fur al classes of Passengers. f Passengers who secure thfir Tickets btfore leaving heme are met jlt the Railway Station in Liverpool by an appointed Agent of the Compay,n who takes charge of tMem until they go on borda the Steamer. i The Canadian Gftvfernment grants ASSISTED PASSAGES by the "ALLAN LINE" to Married Farm Labourers and Female Domesto, Servants. For Rates of Freight or Passage, apply of ALLAN BROTH Ens & Co., Alexandra Buildings, James-street, Liverpool; or to JONES & Son, ABERDARE TIMES Office, Aberdare. VANCE'S MERRY MAKERS. Temperance Hall, Aberdare. FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER/ 3rd. Plan of the Hall at the Aberdare Tfmes Office. Prices, 3s., 2s., Is., and 6d. THE GREAT VANCE IN ALL NEW? SONGS. MISS EUNICE VANCE IN HER BUDGET OF FUN. -0- T á E YELLOW*, DWARF, In which Miss Birdie Irving, Miss Vance, Miss F. Dolby, Arthur Goodrich, and the great Vance will appear. 60,000 thousand paid to hear VANCE at Brighton Aquarium, August Bank Holiday. MOUNTAIN ASH LOCAL BOARD. Commercial Street Improvements To Contractors and Others. NOTICE IS HEREBY GLYEN that the Mountain Ash Local Board invite and are prepared to accept TENDERS for the Curbing, Channelling, Paving, and Improve- ment of certain parts of Commercial Street, Mountain Ash. Plan, Sections, and Specification may be seen and form of Tender obtained on application to Mr. S. O. HARPUR, Surveyor to the Board, at the Workman's Hall, Mountain Hall, on and after the 1st day of October next. Tenders prepaid and endorsed Tender for Commercial Street Improvements," to be sent to me, at or before Ofie o'clock on Monday, the 8th day of October, 1883. The Board do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any Tender. H. P. LINTON, Clerk to the Board. Workman's Hall, Mountain Aeh, 24th September, 1883. PUBLIC NOTICE. THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE that I WIN not be responsible for any debt or debts contracted by my wife, Sarah Butterworth, after this Notice. WILLIAM BUTTERWORTH. 29, Seymour-street, Aberdare, Sept. 24tb, 1883. R. B. BOULTON, DENTAL SURGEON, Opposite the INFIRMARY, CARDIFF, ATTENDS at Mr Evans, Chemist, Com- mercial Street, Aberdare, tho 2nd and 4th Wednesday in ev0ry Moatn, from 3.;M) to 5.30, and at Mr Watkins, 50, Glebcland Street, Merthyr, on the morning of the same days.

BIKTH. Sept 18th, at her mother's residence, Bootle- street, Liverpool, Mrs. W. M. Shapland, of a son, to be named William John.

ABERDARE POLICE COURT. TEUSDAY—(Before J. Bishop, R H. Rhys, and D. E. Williams, Esqrs.) ENDORSEMENT.—The license of the Roberts Arms, Station-street, was endorsed from Wil- liam Stephene.to John Evans. Mr B. Bishop informed the bench that since last week Mr Jas. Hek, jun., had purchased the Brecon Arms public-house, and he now asked that the license be transferred to Mr Hek. Mr Rhys sug- gested that the license be granted to Mr Nicholas, and the bench would consider any future application. This courso was adopted. JURY LISTS. — Ihe jury lists for the parish of Aberdare, district of St. Margaret's, and lihigos were submitted by the respective overseers. The only objection taken was that of Mr D. Davis, Maesyffynon, whose name was struck out as being over the specified age. DHUNK ON LICENSED PREMISES.—William Jones and Cornelius O'Connor wero summoned for being drunk at the Aberdare Hotel, Moun- tain Ash, on the 9th inst. P.S. Johns proved the offence and defendants were each fined 10s and costs, or fourteen days in default. \Yilliam Evans, for a similar offence at the Collier's Arms, Hirwain, on the 2nd inst., was, on the information of P.O. Emanuel, fined in a like amount. DRUNICBNNESS.—Thomas Davies, nailer, Hir- wain, was summoned for being drunk at Com- mercial-street, Mountain Ash. on the llth inst. P.S. Johns gave evidence. Fined 5s and costs -James Evans was summoned for being drunk and disorderly in High-street, Aberdare, on the 13th inst. P.O. Phillips proved the case and a fine of 5s and costs was imposed.—David Owens and John Jones, for a similar offonco at Mill- Btreet, Trecynon, on the llth inst., were fined in a like sum. P.C. Cross gave evidence.- John Reynolds, Prospect-place, for a similar offence at Hirwain-road, on the 9th inst., was fined 10s and costs, on the information of P.C. J. B. Davios.-David James, for being found helplessly drunk in Hirwain-road, Penywain, on the 18th inst., was fined 5s and costs. P.C. D. Hughes proved the offence. ALLEGED OPENING ON SUNDAY.—Jenkin Edwards, landlord of the Lamb Inn, Hirwain, I was summoned for keeping his house open on I Sunday, the 16th inst. P.C. Emanuel said that about a quarter past 7 p.m., on the Sunday in question, he visited the Lamb Inn, kept by defendant, and found two men in a front room with a quart of beer before them drinking. One of the men was from Penywain and the other from Cwmdare. Asked the landlady how she came to supply them, and she said that she had not seen the man from Penywain before but the other man she supplied with a quart of beer. The landlady, who appeared in answer to the summons, said the man from Cwmdare had been to Ystradfellte, but the other man, who was deaf and dumb, came in without her knowledge. Witness said the front door was open when he entered. The Bench informed Mrs Edwards that she had no business to leave the door open on Sunday, it being contrary to law. It tran- spired that she had not brought her certificate. The Bench remarked that in all cases where publicans were summoned they must produce their certificates, and in the present instance the case would be adjourned until that day week to enable the defendant to do so. STONE THROWING.—Thomas Jenkins, a youth, was summoned for throwing stones in Bethuel- street, Aberdare, on the 18th inst. P.C. I. Davies said that at about a quarter to 8 o'clock, on the evening in question, he saw the defend- ant with a number of other boys throwing stones in the above street. One of the stones struck Mr W. T. Lewis's gate. Tho boys all ran away on his (witness) making his appear- ance, but he caught the defendant. M r Lewis had made several complaints of stones being thrown into his house and premises. Defendant denied having thrown a stone. Witness, how- ever, said he caught him in the act, being only about fifteen yards off at the time. A fine of 5s and costs, was imposed REFUSING TO QUIT.-Thomas Jones, a young collier, was summoned for being drunk aud re- fusing to quit the Miskin Inn, Mountain Ash, on the 15th inst. George Leyshon, the land- lord, said that about 10 o'clock p.m., defendant came in drunk and called for some beer, which was refused, and whilst attempting to put him out, defendant struck him several blows on the arm. He got him out after a great deal of trouble. Defendant said that as he was going out complainant pushed him and gave him a kick. Complainant: I did not. He came back and kicked the door. Defendant's brother was with him. The Bench thought complainant was entitled to their thanks for trying to keep young fellows like defendant in order, and they did not know whether he had a not right to use some violence in attempting to put him out. A fine of 15s and costs was imposed, or twenty- one days in default. ADULTERATED MILK.—David Davies appear- ed to an adjourned summons charging him with selling adulterated milk. It appeared from the analyst's report that the milk was adulterated with ten per cent. of water. A letter was put in by defendant, signed by numerous customers alleging that they always found the milk sold by defendant pure and of good quality. His Worship, however, remarked that he believed defendant had been to the cow with the iron tail" and put a little water in the milk in order to make it go further. This was cheating, Defendant was ordered to pay a fine of 10s and costs, including 10s analyst's fee. ALLEGED THEFT FKOM THE PERSON.—David Jones and Owen Griffiths, colliers, were charged with stealing a purse containing £ 1 14s together with a deposit note for £48, from the person of Griffith Williams, farm labourer, of St Clears Prosecutor said he was staying with his brother at 6, Uwllfa-street, Cwmdare, and on Friday, the 21st inst., he went to the Cross Inn, Tru- cynon, about 10 o'clock in the morning, and stayed there for some hours. He first- had a glass of beer and afterwards three glasses of rum. He could not swear to the prisoners, but he recollected some two men coming in. He 0 spoke to the landlord between 12 and 1 o'clock about going to the bank. They afterwards stopped supplying him with drink, and i he did not recollect what occurred after. Remembered talking with some fellow, who wanted to make acquaintance with him. When he went to the Cross Inn he had a sovereign and half a sovereign in gold, also 8s or 9s in silver, and a deposit note on the London and Provincial Bank for £ 48 in his purse. He lost his purse and did not miss it till 6 o'clock that evening. His brother came in search of him, and when he discovered his loss he was then at his lodgings. Benjamin F. Sauuders said he was the landlord of the Cross Inn, and on the day in question prosecutor came to his house about eleven o'clock in the morning and stayed till close upon three o'clock in the afternoon. Prosecutor was supplied with a glass of ale and read the newspaper till half-past 12. After that he had three or four glasses of rum, and he paid for eight or nine pints for the two prisoners. He took the money to pay for them from his purse He dropped half a sovereign and he noticed that prosecutor had half- a-crown or a two shilling piece besides. He picked up the coin and put it back into his purse. Prisoners came in between 1 and 2 1 o'clock and were in prosecutor's comnanv till 3. I He said nothing about the bank in prisoners' presence; but when the money was dropped prisoners were there. Prosecutor left about 3 o'clock with the two prisoners, one of them supporting him. In about ten minutes the two prisoners returned with two other men, and had three pints of beer. William Thomas, G, Windsor-street, said he saw prosecutor and the two prisoners leave the public-house together, prosecutor being very drunk. They took him up along the Park wall and left him in Park- lane. He afterwards went back with prisoners, whom ho had not seen before, and they had some beer together. David Williams, prose- cutor's brother, said he went in soarch of his brother, whom he found drunk and asleep in Park-lane with his trousers pocket turned inside out P.S. Cook proved arresting Jones at Tre- herbert, and Griffiths at Neath, who was in company with a woman. On being told the charge, Griffiths said he did not see any money with prosecutor. He borrowed a couple of shillings of Jones and went to Neath. He also enquired if he (witness) had found any papers or anything on Dai." Prisoners were theu re- manded for further evidence. COAL STEALING.—Emily Jane Latcham and Kate Keefe, the latter a young married woman, was charged with stealing 911bs of coal, value 6d, the property of Messrs Nixon & Co., on the 13th inst P.C. Reed gave evidenco. Keefe was discharged with a caution, Latcham being fined 10s. TRESPASS.—Thomas Jones, Rees Williams, Richard Williams, and Thomas Morgau were summoned for damaging a grass field to the extent of 2d each, the property of Messrs Nixon & Co., on the 12th inst. P C. Reed proved the case and defendants were fined 2s 6d each, the amount of damage, and costs. TRADESMEN AT VARIANCE.— John Pinner, saddler, Commercial street, was summoned for assaulting James Miller, a neighbouring trades man; a cross-summons charged Miller, for whom Mr Kenshole appeared, with an assault upon Pinner, who was professionally represented by Mr T. Phillips.—The bench suggested an amicablo settlement of the case, and eventually it was agreed that the summonses should be withdrawn.

MOUNTAIN ASH LOCAL BOARD. The fortnightly meeting of this board took place on Monday, when there were present Messrs. T. Yeo (in the chair), J. Griffiths, T. Edwards, W. Pritchard, C. J. N. Gray, M. Morgan D. Jones, G. Jones, H. W. Martin, and T. LI. Herbert. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. GELLYNVRGAN BRIDGE. The olerk intimated that letters had boon wutten to the ownors of property interested in the above, as directed at the last meeting, but no satisfactory replies had boen received. On the motion of the chairman, seconded by Mr T. Edwards, it was resolved that the matter stand over until they heard definitely what Lord Windsor and others were prepared to do. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The following was read — Gentlemen,—In compliance with orders made at your last meeting I beg to report that I have applied to and received from several makers of lamps and lamp builders lists of prices and sketches of same, which I beg to lay before you together with the schedule 1 have prepared. I beg to report that the owners of Nos. 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 61, 5G, and 58, Commercial-street have given their consent to the alterations and improvements being made in front of their pro- perty as shown upon the plan and sections sub- mitted to you at your last meeting, and have 1 signed an agreement attached thereto. I beg ] to report that your elerk has handed me A copy he has received from Messrs James & Co., solicitors for Mr James, respecting certain works to be carried out at Pengeulan. I beg to refer you to a minute of your meeting dated 27th March, 1883, and to the report of your committee dated 27th April, 1883, and would recommend tenders be invited for carrying out the necessary works. I beg to lay before you a letter and sketch I have received from Mr Howel Williams asking your permission to lay a tramway across the Llanwonno parish road near his colliery at Blackgrove, Ynysybwl. The tramway has already been laid down and I do not see any objection to your approval of the same remaining, provided a proper plan be made and an agreement be drawn out to meet the requirements of your board. I beg to report that about 6 feet of the coping of the parapet wall of the canal bridge Ffrwd-crescent has been thrown down. I would recommend be the same repaired, the cost of which will not exceed £ 1. I beg to report that the contract for smiths' work expires on the 25th inst I would recommend tenders be invited for the ensuing year. I beg to report that the Cwm- pennar road and the Cardiff road have been coated with lime stone and part of.the Monachdy road with native stone. I beg to report that I have received a plan from Mr Dl Thomas, Pontypridd, of G houses to be built at Ynysbwl, to which I do not see any objection. S. O. HARPUR. LIGHTING OF PENRHIWCEIBR. The Surveyor produced price lists of lamp posts and pillars from firms at a distance which appeared to be lower than the local contract prices accepted by the board. The Clerk pointed out that the board had ac- cepted tenders for twelve months and it would be a breach of faith to go elsewhere. Mr T. Edwards moved, and it was agreed, that the S.urveyor proceed with the lighting of Penrhiwceibr as soon as possible and get the the materials from the persons with whom the board had contracts. COMMERCIAL-STREET IMPROVEMENTS. Mr J. Griffiths moved that tenders be invited for carrying out the improvements in the above street, to be in by next meeting. This was agreed to, also that advertisements be inserted in the Aberdare Times, Merthyr Ex- press, and South Wales Daily Neivs. PENGEULAN. On the motion of the Chairman, it was re- solved that the surveyor obtain local tenders for carrying out the work required at Pengeulan. 0 MR HOWEL WILLIAMS'S TRAMWAY. It was ordered that Mr Williams be informed that he must submit a plan and sections show- ing how he proposed to cross the parish road. The board saw no objection provided he would enter into an agreement not to obstruct the traffic or endanger the public. COPING OF CANAL BRIDGE. It was ordered that the coping of the above bridge near Ffrwd-crescent be repaired as re- commended. TENDERS FOR SMITHS WORK. The Chairman proposed, and it was agreed, eD that tenders be invited from local tradesmen for smiths work up to 25th March next. BUILDING PLANS. The building plan submitted by Mr Dl. 0 Thomas was approved. GAS INSPECTOR'S REPORT. Sergt. Johns reported that the public lamps had been regularly lit, also that the lodging- houses had been kept clean and that there was no overcrowding. INSPECTORS REPORT. The Inspector of Nuisances reported that all notices served since last meeting had been com- plied with. The scavenging of the district during the last fortnight had been satisfactorily performed. A complaint was made against Dl. Jones, 28, Allen-street, for interfering with the weir at Ffrwd brook by sawing off the ledges. The chairman moved, and it was agreed, that Mr Jones be warned not to interfere with the Ffrwd brook again, or any other belonging to the board. FINANCE. The finance report was read and adopted. The general account had been overdrown to the extent of JE689 18s 4d, whilst the sewerage account was in credit to the amount of JE332 5s lOd. This was all the business of public interest.

FAREWELL MEETING OF THE REV. D. M. LEWIS, HIRWAIN. On Wednesday evening, the 19th inst., at the English Congregational Chapel, Hirwain, a meeting was held for the purpose of bidding farewell to the Hev. D. M. Lewis, M.A. The following ministers were present:—Revs. W. Edwards, Ebenezer, J. Davies, Zoar; R. T. Howell, Tabernacle; and D. Silyn Evans, Siloa, Aberdare; also Revs. J. R. Williams, Nebo; W. J. Williams, C.M.; E. C. Evans, B., Hir- wain R- C. Lewis, Morriston. The chair was taken by Mr W. Williams, Bryncynon. who said Mr Lewis, as you are all aware, has severed his connection with this church. I regret to say he preached his fare- well sermon on Sunday evening last, and our regret does not end here, because it is his in- tention to retire from the ministry as well, and devote himself entirely to scholastic teaching. I say this, as I unhesitatingly believe, that the loss is not only 4local to us as a church-but has a far wider range, for we cannot afford to lose from our pulpits and platforms talents and intellectual powers of so high an order. I can onljr say, and I feel sure the church will bear me out, that we feel we havo been highly honoured, inasmuch as Mr Lewis has for 5 years undertaken the part of shepherd to our little flock. and we feel thankful that we have had to retain his valuable services for such a long time. It was resolved by some of us to testify our feelings towards Mr Lewis by offer- ing him on the occasion of his leaving the place something more substantial and lasting than a few words of kindness, but when he became aware of it he absolutely refused to have a pre- sentation of any kind made to him, and I assure you that owing to his modest and retiring nature, we had some trouble even to get his consent to the holding of such a meeting as it is intended to bo held here this evening. He said that he was at a loss to know what people would find to say about him on such an occasion but we felt that his past services in the cause of religion, morality, and education in this place, his purity of life, his devotion to every- thing that is good, noble, and elevating, were subjects enough to dilate upon. And then there is the very active part Mr Lewis has taken in various public matters for the welfare of the place, such as delivering scientific lectures, &c. It was entirely through his in- strumentality that the science and art classes were established hero, and which he himself conducted for some years. There are many other traits in Mr Lewis's character that I should like to dwell upon, such as the great interest he took in the religious and moral education of the young of the church, and indeed, in everything pertaining to the welfare of our cause but I feel that I should, as chair- man, be trespassing upon the time of the meet- ing in doing so. In concluding, I beg to tender to Mr Lewis, on behalf of the church and myself, our cordial thanks for the devotion and faithfulness with which ho has discharged the duties devolving upon hita whilst the minister of this church, and we sincerely wish him every success in his future career, and I am sure that his amiable disposition and sterling Christian character will be most lovingly remembered by us all. The Rev. J. Davies then addressed the meet- ing, and said he was at the meeting convened to give Mr Lewis a call, and he well remem- bered the extreme pleasuro it gave him to hear of Mr Lewis's acceptance of il, for he was well aware of his splendid moral qualities and high scholastic attainments. He camo there to pay farewell, and most sincerely he wished Mr Lewis to fare well in his future career. Mr Lewis was destined to a high and influential position in life, and he wished him God speed to attain it. Mr T. Johns, one of the deacons of the church, spoke of M r Lewis's high qualities as a teacher, his care for the young of the church, and his patience with the children. Mr Lewis seemed to forget himself entirely in his work. The Rev. W. J. Williams said he came there to represent the Calvinistic Methodist^ in the place, by whom, as well q,s by other denomina- tions, Mr Lewis was so highly respected. He was sorry to lose Mr Lewis from Hirwain. He referred to Mr Lewis's efforts to start the science class, and to his faithfulness in the cause of kemperauce. Mr Lewis seemed to him to re- present Christianity in the widest sense of the berm. The Rev W. Edwards said it gave him great pleasure to be present. He knew Mr Lewis's father intimately, whom he held in high estima- tion for nobility of character and purity of thought, and he was glad to find that the good qualities of the father had been inherited by the son. Addresses were then delivered by the Revs. D. Silyn Evans. E. C. Evans, and J. R. Williams. The Rev. R. T. Howell said he was sorry to lose Mr Lewis from Wales and from the minis- try. He understood it was his intention to re- turn to Cambridge, and he was glad to think he would form a connecting link between Wales and that noted place. The founders of Independ- ence in England were graduates of Cambridge University. Mr Lewis was going back to the very place where Independency had its cradle. The Rev. R. C. Lewis spoke ot Mr Lewis's faithfulness as secretary of the English Congre- gational Association of Glamorganshire and Carmarthenshire, and the great regret that I would be felt at his resignation. Mr D. M. Richards, Aberdare, spoke of Mr Lewis's aptitude for teaching, and the high esteem in which he held him. Rev. D. M. Lewis said that he hardly knew how to respond to the very kind things that had been said of him that evening, as well as the great kindness and consideration which had been shown him, not only by his own church, but also by his neighbouring ministers and churches during the period of Ifive years which he had spent among them. He had come to the decision to retire from the ministry, from a feeling that he was not altogether suited for the work, but not on account of any unpleasantness in his relation with the church, or the brethren with whom he came in contact. It was sup- posed by some that the lot of a Dissenting minister was particularly hard. Speaking for himself, he could say that he had not found it to be so. Whatever may be his lot in the future, he did not suppose that he would ever spend happier times than he enjoyed during his ministerial life. He was very glad to see so many ministers from Hirwain and Aberdare pre- sent. He desired to express his sense of their genuine and hearty kindness to him on all occa- sions. He thanked them most sincerely for their unvaried kindness to himself, and he felt sure that dissent, no less than theEstablished Church, could rejoice in the possession of so many Christian gentlemen, in the true sense of the word, in its ministry. He thanked the ministers of Hirwain, of other denominations as well as his own, for the kind references which they had made to his endeavours to co-operate with them in the promotion of intellectual. social, and moral progress in the place. While he felt thankful for what had been done, he was sorry that he had not done more The refer- ences made by one of the deacons to his efforts at the Sunday School, and the feeling of the children towards him, had made a deep im- pression upon his mind. He had always loved the work of teaching the young, and now in leaving them he would ask those who remained to carry on the good work that had been com- menced. In conclusion, he could say that he would always desire the welfare and progress of the church. It would cause him very great pain and grief to hear of any misfortune befall- ing them. He thanked them for their great kindness to him, and he trusted that the same kindness and consideration which had been shown him would be shown to his successor, whoever he may be, and he hoped they would soon be able to fix upon him. He also thanked the neighbouring churches for their friendly feeling and conduct towards this church, which, though small, occupied a place and did a work which would probably be left undone if they did not do it. English churches in Wales had to contend with many difficulties, and they deserved great sympathy and support. In say- ing farewell, he felt that he could uot better express his wish on their behalf than by using the words of the Psalmist, Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces." .Ll

MOUNTAIN ASH. LECTURE.—On Monday afternoon a tea meeting in connection with the Nazareth English Baptist Chapel was held in the Worfc- man's-hall, and later on the Rev. J. Howell, the pastor of the chapel, delivered a lecture on, A Trip to the End to the World, or a Visit to Brittany." The chair was taken by Mr J. H. Jenkins. The lecturer traced the old connections which existed between Brittany, Cornwall, and Wales, and compared the lan- guage, folk lore, traditions, and the songs and heroes of Wales and Brittany. Customs and and manners common to both countries were dwelt upon. It transpired that the ancestors of Kenan, the fascinating French writer and Oriental scholar, emigrated to Brittany from Cardigan in tho fifth century. Several Welsh migrations to Brittany were referred to. It 0 was observed that the history of present Brittany is that of past Wales. Superstitions and ancient customs that have been buried here with the fossils of the past still thrive in Brittany. But the old country was on the eve of a great change, and the agents of a new order of things were at work all over the land. It was shown, as asserted at the outset, that no country besides our own island home has a higher claim to the attention of Britishers, or is better calculated to interest a Cambrian desir- ous of knowing the past out of which the pre- sent has emerged. Several Breton songs, much assimilated and some of them identical with Welsh songs, were sung.

AN ALARMING DISEASE AFFLICTING A NUMEROUS CLASS. The disease commences with a slight derangement of the stomach, but, if neglected, it in time involves the whole frame embracing the kidney*, liver, pancreas, and, in fact, the entire glandular system; and the alllicted drags out a miserable existence until death gives relief from suffering. The disease is often mistaken for other cojppkjpts; but if the reader will ask himself the following giiestiong, he will be able to determine whether he/ himself is ene ot the afllictad: Have I distr<fea. pain, or difli- dilliculty in breathing after eatiu#? 19 there a dull, heavy feeling attended by drowsiness PAlave the eyes a yellow tinge 'i Doe« a thick, slickymu:qfii gather about the gums ana teeth in the mornings, accoApaaied by a disagreeable taste ? Is the tongue coated ? ll there p vin in the sides and back? Is there a Julness abo.¡t the right si-le as if the liver were enlarging ? Is there coAtiveness ? Is there vertigo or dizziness when rising suddenly from a horizontal position ? Are the secretions from the fidneys highly coloured, with a deposit after standing P Doesibod ferment soon at't t eating accompanied by liatulencu In a belching of gas from the stomach 'i Is there fr;qu<ntf|jalpatatiou of the heart ? These various symptoms may not be present, at one timebut they tor- thementsutferor in turn asthfe dreadful disease progress If the case bj one of long stan<9ng, there will be a dry hacking co-igh, attended after a time by expectoration. In very advanced stages the skin asjuuaes a dirty brownish appearance and the hands and feet arofcovered by a cold sticky perspira- tion. As the liver aiit kjdneys become more and more dis- eased, rheumatic pains Appear, and the usual treatment prove3 entireiy unavailable against this latter agonising dis- order. The origin of this fnalady is indigestion or dyspepsia, and a small quantity ofthe proper meJicine will remove the disease in iti incipiencyj It is most important tkat the di lease should be promptly and properly treated in its first stages, whon a lit tie mikjujini: will allet a cure, and evenwhen ithas obtained a stronghold the correct remedy should be persevered in until every testige of th, disease is eradicated, until the appetite has returned, and the digestive organs are restored to a healthy coiiditiou. The surest and most effec- tual remedy for this distressing complaint is "Seigei'sCura. tive Syrup,'f a vegetable preparation, sold by all chemists an t medicine vendors throughout the world, and by the Pro- prietors, A. J. VVhite, Liniited, 21, Harrington Hoad, London, Ji This Syrup strikesS at the very foundation of the dis- ease, and drives it roJt and brauch out of the system. Market Place, Pocliliugtou, York. arket Place, Pocliliugtou, York. Oct. 2,1882. Sir,—Being a sufFerer for years with dyspepsia in all its worst forms, aud after spAdiqg pounds in medicine*, I was at last persuaded to try Mdihe.' Seigel's Curative Syrup, and am'thankful'to siyhave ferived more bsnoflf from it than any other medicine I eve| took, and wo ild advise any one suiiering from the same canplaint to give it a trial, the re- sult they would find out for themselves. If you like to make any use of this testimodial you aje quite at liberty to do so. Yours rospectfuiiy, (Signed) R. TURNER. S EIGI!L's OPKHATIJJO PILLS! unlike many kinds of cathartic modioinos, ito not link1 yo'i fifef worse before you feel better. Their operation is gentle but thorough, and uaattende i with disagreeable eti'cts, sHth as niuie^i griping pains, &c. 39/XjreJjtreet, Ojole, March 20, ISS2. Dear Sirs,—I can testify to having had an immense sale for Seigel's Syrup and Pills, and to the fact that many have borne witness t., me of great benefit reoe.ved from the use of these mediciiies. iJoaie have declared that they'have been made over again, and their health completely restored by these means. I remain, dear sirs, yours truly, Messrs A. J. White, Limited, B. W- ROLTLSTQ-F- No one but those who have suffered can describe the symptoms of asthma, but itispIe.tsm)ttoknowttmt"The Rosinwecd Tar Mixture" always gives immediate relief, and finally effects a permanent cure for this dreadful disease. Post Office, Ore, September 7, 1881. Sir —t shall have much pleasure in circulating a good num. ber of your Almanacs for the ensuing year those I had last year were the means oi bringing the medicine before a great number of persons who had not heard of it before. In this part" Mother Seigel" is quite ahousehotd word. Now I always recommend it, as I have personally found it the finest thing for Indigestion that I have tried, and it has cflecte4 remarkable otjfes in persons iug near nie. I an, glad to. say our sales arc steadily increasing." Yours sincere}/ Mr A. J. White. G*0. SBLDEX. L- r II

IMPORTANT TO LAUNDRESSES.— If your trades- man does not sell Keckitt's Paris Blue, send a post card to the makers, 150, Queen Victoria- street, London, and they will send you the name of someone who sells it in your town.

VALE OF NEATH RAILWAY. DOWN. Week days SUWPATS « ra. p.n. p.m. p.m. m.lp.n Quaker's Yd Jc. 9 3 1 6 56 9 41 7 3 Mountain Ash 9 55 3 10 7 5 9 50 7 13 Aberdare 8 5 10 7 3 21 7 16 10 0 7 25 Merthyr 7 45 9 50 12203 5 6 55 9 40 7 5 Abernant J 56 10 0,12313 15 7 6 9 52 7 17 Lhvydcoed ..8 ljlO 51236 3 19 7 11 9 57 7 22 Hirwain dep. 8 19 10 2ljl244 3 34 7 30 1012 7 38 Glyn Neath 8 37110 38] 1 2 3 5117 47 1030 7 56 Resolven 8 46 10 46 1 123 59 7 55 1038j8 Aberdylais 8 56 10 55 1 21 4 88 4 104718 13 Neath 9 6 11 3 1 32 4 16,8 13 1057!8 22 Dynevor 9 1411 111 404 24 8 21 11 5'8 30 Llanaamlet ..9 21! 11 18 1 47 4 3ll8 28 1112 8 37 Landore 9 30111 271 56 4 40|8 37 1118 8 46 Swansea arr. 9 33| 11 32 2 1 4 45 £ 42 113018 51 UP. Week Days. SUNDAY. a.m.,a. m. p. m. p m. p. m.M. m. p. m Swansea 7 35 11 20 3 0 5 55 8 0 8 30 6 36 Landore 7 4111 263 56 18 5836645 Llanaamlet 7 47 11 32 3 ll 6 7 8 11 3 42^6 51 Dynevor 7 55 11 40 3 19 6 15 8 19 8 50 6 59 Neath 8 7 11 51 3 30 6 26 8 30 9 3 7 10 A.berdylais 8 13 11 573 416 37 8 369 10:7 IS Resolven ..82313 7 3 51 6 47 8 46 p 20 7 2(5 Glyn Neath 8 31 12 15 406 55 8 349 2717 34 Hirwain 8 5812 39 4 297 16 9 20 1015 8 8 Llwydcoed 9 4124443472192610218 9 Abernant 9 11 12 49 4 41 7 28 9 33 102818 1* Merthyr 9 22 I 0 t 53 7 40 9 45 104018 28 Aberdare 9 5 12 47 4 37 9 25 10 18 7 Mountain Ash 9 15 12 56 4 46 1010[8 17 Quaker'i>Yd Jc. 9 26 1 5458. 1019827 The P ublish ers do not hold themselvesresponsibJ. or any inaccuracy that may occur in the above, although they are published with an much care as possible in order to ensure correctness.

EPPS'S COCOA.—GRATEFUL AND COMFORTING —" By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of well-selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors' bills. It is by the judicious use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well forti- fied with pure btood and a properly nourished frame."—Civil Service Gazettc.-Sold only in Packets labelled—"JAME-! Epps& Co., Homoeo- pathic Chemists, London,"—Also makers of Epps's Chocolate Essence for afternoon use. Holloway's Ointment and Ptfls. Diseases of Advanced Years -The grand climacteric being passed, mankind passes to old age. Then the digestion becomes impaired, the nervous system grows feeble, and the physical powers become enervated. Now arisø congestion of the liver, luugs, or head, followed by dropsy, asthma, or apoplexy, which frequently afflict and often destroy the aged. As the liver usually becomes torpid, its activity may speedily be revived by' rubbing Holloway's Ointment, thoroughly over the pit of the stomach and right side, at least twice a day, and taking the Pills at the same time. This taeatment also disperses all other congestions by varying the parts rubbed accord- ing to the situations of the mischief. 0 KAETING'S COUGH LOZEVGES cure COUGHS ASTHMA BRONCHITIS.-Medical testimony states that no other medicine is so effectoaUn the care of these dangerous maladies. One Lozenge alone gives eise, one or two at bed time ensures rest For relieving difficulty of breathing they are in valuable. Sold by all Chemists, in Tins, la lid and 2s 9d. each. T. FOSrER & CO., WINE, SPIRIT and TEA MER- CHANTS, to satisfy the growing local demand, now send CARRIAGE FREE to any Country Railway Station 10lbs and upwards of their noted TEAS at Is 6d, 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s, perlb., or I dozen of Wines or Spirits. For full details of samples and terms, s e new Price List, post free. T Foster & Co 45, Cheapside, London, ADVICE TO MOTHERS I—Are you broken in year fivo child Buffering with the pain of cutting teeth Go at once to a chemist and get a bottle of MRS. WINBLOW'S SOOTHING STRCP. It will relieve the poor sufferer immediately. It is perfectly harm- leu and pleasant to taste, it products natural* quiet sleep, by relieving the child bom pain, and tbe little cherub awake* "as bright m a button." It Boothes the child, it aofteas the gums, allays pain, relieves wind, regulates the bowels, and is the best known remedy for dysentery and diarrhcri^ whether arising from teething or other causes. Mrft Winslow's Soothing Syrup is sold by Medicine dealeif everywhere at 1.. I id. per botg* TOWLE'S PENNYROYAL AND STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALESV, quickly correct all irregularities and reileve the distressing aymtoms so prevalent with the sex. Boxes I s. lid. and 2s. 9d.,of all Chemists, Sent anywhere on receipt of 15 or 34 stamps by the maker, E. T. Towle, Chemist, Nottingham. The reason why so many a*e- unable to take' Cocoa is, that the varieties commonly sold are mixed with starch, under the plea of rendering them soluble while really making them thick, heavy, and indigestible. This may be easily de- tected, for if Cocoa thiehem in the cup it proves the addition of starch. Cadhury's Cocoa Essence is genuine it is therefore three times the strength of these Cocoas, and a refreshing like Tea or Coffee. FLORILINE !—FOR THE TBETH Awn BREATH.—A few drops of the liquid "Floriline" sprinkled on a I wet tooth-brush produces a pleasant lather, which thoroughly cleanses the teeth from all parasites ot impurities, hardens the gums, prevent* tartar, stop* decay, gives to the teeth a peculiar pearly-whiteness, and a delightful fragrance to the breath. It remotes all unpleasant odour arising from decayed teeth or tobacco smoke, "The Fragrant Floriline," beingeom- posed in part of Honey and sweet herbs, is delicious to the taste, and the greatest toilet discovery of the age. Price 2s. 6d. of all Chemists and Perfumers. Whol^ aale depot removed to 83, Farringdon Road, London. 5, Addington-street, Higher Audley, Blackburn, May 1st, 1883.-Gentlemen,-I beg to state that my daughter has obtained greater relief from taking your ECLECTICA than from anythfdg,she has ever tried previously. In fact, by ttre time she had taken about five or six doses she was almost entirely cured. She states that she would not be without it under any circumstances.—I am, gentle- men, yours faithfully, (signed) B. B. WATTS.— P.S. I will answer any reference that I may re- ceive with pleasure as \o its benefits.—ECLECTICA, a new remedy to the public but old in private practice. Invaluable as a remedial agent in colds, coughs, bronchitis, asthma, rheumatism, headaches, neuralgia, &c. Copies of testimonials, &c., sent free by post on application to principal oflfyce, 51, Great Charlotte-street, Liverpool. BoiECriGA is sold by all respectablechëinists at is. ljd. per box. THROAT. AFFECTIONS AND HOARSENESS.—All suf- fering from irritation of the throat and hoarseness will be agreeably surprised at the almost immediate relief afforded by the use of 11 Brown's Bronchial Troches." 1 heae famons lozenges are now sold by moat respectable chemists in this country at Is lid pe,r, Pe1°P},e troubled with a «'hacking cpigh," a slight cold, or bronchial affections, cannot try them too soon, as similar troubles, if allowed td pro- gress, result in serious Pulmonary and Asthmatic affeo» tions. See that the words Brown's Bronchial Trochea4* are on the Government Stamp around each box.- Prepared by JTRN* I, BROWN & SONS, Boston, U.S. European depot removed to 33, Farringdon RoaA London. THE A. & H. "TASTELES'S^ CASTOR OIL, Is absolutely pure, almost ellourless, aud free from disagreeable taste or smol. It is taken by children and adults without the slightest difficulty. Its aperient effects are unquestionable."—Lancet In Bottles Gd., Is., Is 9d. 3a. and 9s. Ask your chemist to procure it if not ia stock. Sol< Manufacturers, ALLEN nnd HANBURYS,London VALUABLE DISCOVERY FOB THE HAIH.—If your hair is turning grey or white, or falling off, use Th« Mexican Hair Renewer," for it will positively restart in every case Grey or White hair to ita original colour, without leaving the disagreeable smell of most Resteers, It -ate$ the hair charmingly beautiful, as well as promoting the growth of the hair on bald spots, where the glands are not decayed. Ask your Chemist for THE MEXICAN HAIR RENEWER," SO14 by Chemists and Perfumers everywhere at 8s. 6d. per Road London1* d,p<>t tem0T0<i 83» Farringdon KEATI,G'S POWDElt," go celebrated and per- fectly unrivalled in destroying BUGS, FLEAS BEETLES, MOTHS1, apd all insects, whilst qui^- harmleps to dapegtic animals, is sold eY&rxwhere in Gd. and la. "It Is clean in use. All fufs a^d wojlens should be well powdered before putting away Beware of imitations, ABERDARE Printed and Published by REBECCA JONES THEOPHILUS LINES JONES at the ABEBDAB" TIMES OFFICE, Commercial-place, Aberd««iin the County of Glamorgan, Saturday, Sept. 29,1883*