The Aberdare Times

DEATH. 1 March 29th, at his residence, Rose Cottage, Aberdare, the Rev. Thomas Price, M.A., Ph.D., aged 67 years.

MR. DILLWYN'S MILK AND WATER MOTION. Mr Dillwyn's milk-and-water motion,—with, perhaps, more water in it than milk, did not come before the House on Wednesday evening and has not done so up to the time of writing and, considering the unsatisfactory and half- hearted wording which the honourable member has thought fit to adopt, in addition to the fact that the Conservatives are in a majority in the House, perhaps it was just as well that it did not come on, -and that it should not come on at all. It was crowded out on Tuesday night by the procedure rules Had Mr Dillwyu gone at the matter in a straight-from-the- shoulder manner, without inserting any apolo- getic, halting, hesitating phrase at the com- mencement of the motion, we should have had pleasure in supporting it. Had he said plainly and emphatically in his motion :—" Religious] inequality is unfair and unjust. We will not have it. We will not have any one church to reign over us as the favoured religion when other sects and denominations have done all the work that has been doae,-at all events in the Principality. We say it is unjust. All things in religion are equal. What right has any one church to look upon itself as the Established Church of England ? We will stand it no longer. We demand Disestablishment." Had he gone in with a whole-hearted, resolute motion such as this we could have fought a better fight. We do not say that we could have turned the tables in the matter. That would be a ridiculous assertion. But we do honestly be- lieve that we could fighc a better fight. If a man wants to get a thing it is half the battle to show others that he means very emphatically that he wants it, and intends to make a row about it if he does not get it. Such a man would get what he wanted where another man who was half hearted over. the matter, would fail. We have not the slightest doubt that Disestablishment will ultimately be WOIl,- and that before very long. But it is most certainly only delayed the longer by such weak attempts as Mr DILLWYN makes. Personally, we have the greatest respect for Mr DILLWYN. We want that to be thoroughly understood. But we have no respect whatever for his motion. And we believe hundreds of other Welshmen would say the same. We have, in fact, good reason for believing that a large nmber of Welshmen feel very strongly on this matter They have a great respect for Mr DILLWYN and they have an idea that it would be ingrati- tude to show dissatisfaction with the motion which he periodically brings forward. But what would we give for a man who would not speak out on behalf of his country at such a time We would give nothing for him, for be would simply be worth nothing. We should like to know, for one thing, whether Mr DILLWYN consulted the Welsh members as a body before wording his motion. If he did this, we must say that the Welsh members were blind to accept it. They must have one and all been suffering from weak backs before they consented to such a motion. If Mr DILLWYN did not consult his fellow-members before giving notice of his motion, and if he did not lay that motion before them for approval, then he most certainly ought to have done so, what right would he or any one man have to come forward on behalf of a country and take a step of such importance as this without first consulting the body of representatives of that country ? It is by such injudicious ways and actions that great fights are lost. We hope that, ere another session comes round, Mr Dillwyn will h ive seen his error in this, and will have, in company with his colleagues, drawn up a resolution which will be healthier, more decisive, more vigorous, and nearer the actual truth of the case, than the one to which he has treated u-. Meanwhile, we would be very much in want of common courtesy indeed did we not thank Mr Dillwyn all the same for what he has seen fit to do for us. • The colliers of this neighbourhood showed great discretion and common-sense in the motion which they passed at their meeting on Saturday. We said in our issue of last week that the colliers knew what they were about, and events have shown us to be right. The motion in the affirmative was defeated by an overwhelming majority, who voted for the amendment that this was not the proper time to introduce a labour candidate for the boroughs, and leaving the selection of candidates to the joint committee of the Merthyr and Aberdare Liberal Association. We say that this showed the great common- sense of the colliers. They were not eo foolish and inconsiderate as t,) <plit up the party by coming forward and clamouring for a man for themselves. It was not only wise on their part it wa-i also generous and courteous, seeing that they held the power in their hands. We trust they will have their reward by seeing all the Liberals of the boroughs coming unanimously together and one and all supporting the gentle- man whose claims are undoubtedly stronger than those of anyone else. They have nobly given up the power which was in their hands to the Liberal Association. Let others take a lesson from them, and we shall, after all, find ourselves pulling together. Another case of the breaking of the Sunday Closing Act came before the magistrates on Tuesday last. The Bench pointed out bow foolish it was of the defendant to bring himself into court for the sake of selling a few pints of beer The public will agree with the magistrates when they reflect upon the fact that for keeping his house open Mr Morgan had to fork out the sum of two pounds and ten shillings then again for pernitting drunkenness on the same day (February 19th) he was fiiie(I fivi pounds. Altogether, the fines and costs amounted to about nine pounds. One would think looking at these figures, that Mr Morgan was. indeed, a very foolish man • Then, almo-t as foolish as some publicaos are poachers. They rush blindly and madly at their favourite occupation without a thought of the morrow, or of the heart-burning which the morrow, and the succeeding morrows may bring, in the shape of etrpty pockets, unpleasant acquaintance with the policemen, and an inter- view with the magistrates. There is, indeed, nothing more foolhardy than to rush into the teeth of the law in this way for the law is a terrible gripper; and you are sure to get the worst of it, and not the law. An example of this foolhardiness is found in the case of the two men who were brought up for poaching on Tuesday They had done it before and now they bad done it again And now they had the pleasant duty, each, of fetching out two pounds which might have lain so snugly in their pockets. It is really most amusing its well as surprising. • We hopa that Aberaman toll-gate question will not be forgotten. We have learned by this time that we of Aberdare are of a somewhat intellectual and preoccupied nature which causes us sometimes to forget the insignificant matters which crop up round us from tipje to time, a case in point being the Free Library. For el instance some of us are very fond of astrono- mical pursuits,—in other words, "star- gazing "—many of our young people spend a lot of time in thi- way—and, consequently such paltry things as free libraries and toll-gates are beneath our attention. We have learned, therefore, that we, as townspeople, need a good deal of jogging before we are oalled back 09 from our studies and intellectual thoughts to the things of everyday life. We shall, as a consequence, keep on jogging away at that Aberaman toll-gate until we see what will become of it. ♦ If the Aberaman people have any spirit at all in them, they will take the chance which is thus offered them of agitating for the removal of this obnoxious toll-gate, and will back up Mr Davies by taking energetic action in the matter. • • There are some points about Mr D A. Thomas's declarations of belief which we especially like. They have the sound, healthy ring of true Liberalism about them. There is no beating about the bush, no halting, hesitat- ing phrases. Take the following, for instance —" I believe if Wales is to receive a fair share of attention in the future it can only be by the members from Wales acting more in concert, by their showing u greater spirit of indepen- I dence, and less readiness to patiently stand aside while the affairs of others are pushed to the front Welshmen, in short, must adopt a more aggressive policy than they have yet done." • Could anybody wish for more healthy and Radical opinions than these. One looking at these words is moved to say,—" Here is a fit colleague for M r T. E. Ellis in the splendid forward work which he is doing for Wales." All we can say is that if the electors of these boroughs have any regards for their own interests and the interebts of Wales they will send to Parliament a man who will be such a tower of strength to the Welsh party.

o c a I J ii t c U i g t it t £ » LOCAL PARLIAMENT.— The usual meeting took place on Tuesday, when there was a full attendance on both sides of the House. The Railway Rates Bill was further discussed and passed, the Prime Minister, the ex-Prime Minister, and the member for Carnarvon (Mr D. Davies) took part in the debate. DEATH OF THE REV. DR. PRICE.—Our obituary of this week records the name of the Rev Thomas;Price, M.A., Ph.D., the much esteem. ed pastor of Calvaria Baptist Church, of this town, which position he had held for over forty years. Dr Price was widely known throughout the principality as an able divine, a popular lecturer and preacher, and a contributor to the Welsh newspaper and serial press. The news of his death, which occurred at 6.30 on Wednesday evening last, has cast quite a gloom over the neighbourhood, and much sympathy is felt for his bereaved daughter and other relatives. The funeral, which will be a public one, will take place at 2 o'clock on Tues- day next. We shall refer more fully to the matter in our next. FREEMASONRY.-The annual festival of the St. David's Lodge of Freemasons, No 679, was held in the Masonic II all, in this town, on Thursday, St David's Day. The members of the Lodge mustered in strong force on the oc- casion and there were also several visitors from neighbouring lodges present. Bro. E. M. Hann was installed W. VI. of the Lodge for the ensuing year, and he selected the following brethren as his officers :-F. G. Musgrave, S.W.; G. Abraham, J.W. and Treasurer; i. L. Jones, Sec T. Harris, D.C Evan OW9fl, LG.; Rees Llewellyn, S.D S. T. Jolliffe, J, D. P. W. Mander and Thos. Rees, Stewards; G. E. Davie-, Tyler. Bro. lhos. Harris acted as installing master and performed the duties in an admirable manner. The brethem afterwards adjourned to the Black Lion Hotel, where the annual banquet, which as usual was of a most sumptuous description, was partaken of. SUPPER.—The members of the Elizabeth Foth..rgill Lodge," M.U., 1.0.0., sat down to an excellent supper given at the Commercial Hotel. The' catering was entrusted. to Mrs Parry and the admirable manner in which it was carried out reflected great credit on the hostess. The cloth being removed, a short programme, consisting of addresses, trios, duets, and songs, was gone through under the piesi- dency of Bro. W. John, P.G assisted by Mr D. Mills, C S., as vice chairman. Bros. W. John, J. Morris, and W. Morgan, Sec.. de- livered addresses, dwelling mainly on the pros- perous condition of the lodge, Bro. W. Morgan stating that the balance sheet for the year end- ing Dec, 1887, showed £ 1,150 to the credit of lodge, and taking into account that the mem- bers numbered 68 it is one of the most flourish- ing:lodges in the district. The most interesting feature in the programme was an address on "Oddfellowship," by Mr D. Mills. It need hardly be mentioned that the address was in- structive and interesting, and every oue who has had the pleasure of hearing Mr Mills can testify that he has the pros and cons of Odd- fellowship at his fingers' ends. Bros. it. Koberts, G. Lloyd, and LI. Jones, contributed to the musical portion of the programe, Mr Moses with his usual ability presiding at the piano. A vote of thanks to the host and hostess, was responded to in fitting terms by Mr Parry and the singing of the National Anthem brought a most enjoyable evening to a close. INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL. A musical entertain- ment in connection with the above school was given by the children, assisted by several local artistes, on 1 hursday, the 23rd ult. Mr D. P. Davies, J.P., Ynyslwyd, was voted to the chair. The room was well filled. The children performed their part in a very satisfactory manner and reflected much credit upou the superintendent and matron. At the close, on the motionof Major Phillips, a hearty vote of thanks was given to those who took part. Programme- Part Ist. -Pianoforte solo, "The rising of the Lark," with variations, Mrs Lee Joues; Jubilee hymn, the childen part song, By the sea," the children song, Put me in my little bed," Ann Lewis; song and chorus, The Fairy Ring," Mary Ellen Lucy, Elizabeth Jones, Percy D'Vola, and children trio, Three Little Maids," the Misses Nelly Jones, Nellie Humphrey-, and M. Davies; Conversational Sketch, Who killed the cat?" characters: the children, song and chorus, "Sweet chiming bells" Mary .). Dando and children soug, Mr Ivor A. Davies, ilirwain "ong," Toffee," Miss Nelly Humphreys, "rap of the drum," the children. Pa-t 2nd.-Dialogue, "1 he Social Glass," Ellen J. Pratten, E. Morris, and Ann Lewis; song, Mr Theophilus Jenkins, Aber- nant; song, Miss Nelly Jones Whistling song, I he Farmer's Boy the children; part song, Elizabeth Jones, M. J. Dando, Elizabeth Morris, and P. D'Yola; song, Mr J. W. Morgan, Ilirwain; song, "The Bells," the children; song, Eos Merganwg; chorus, "0 list I the children round Good night," the children Finale, God save the Queen." FUNERAL OF THE AHCHDRUID.-Oll Tuesday aftoinoon the mortal remains of Mr Evan Davies (Myfyr Morganwg), the Archdruid of the Isle of Britain, were interred in the picturesque burial ground of Glyntaff Church. The mourn- ful cortege started from the deceased's residence, Mill-street, Pontypridd, at 2.30 p.m., the pro- cession including a large number of bards, litterateurs, and tradesmen. The chief mourners were :—Mr Octavius Davies (son), Mrs Davies, Mill-street (daughter-in-law), and family, and a daughter of the deceased. There was a large gdthering of spectators en route, and the greatest respect was shown to the memory of the deceased. The Rev T. Rowland Jones officiated at Glyntaff, the service being in Welsh. Inside the church the old hymn, Bydd myrdd o ryfeddodau, was sung with much feeling Several old friends of the deceased, and most of them borne down by the weight of years, pushed their way to the graveside to take a last look at the coffin. De- ceased was 88 years of age. ABERDARE SCHOOL BOARD. -The usual meeting of this Board was held on Friday, the 24th ult there being present Messrs R. H. Rhys (chairman), D. P. Davies, R. Wigley, T. Thomas, W. D. Wight, D. Morgan, W. Charles, Revs. D. Griffiths, B. Evans, and T. Jones. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. The schedule of salaries to teachers, &c., recommended to be paid by the Schools Management Committee, amounted to £429 3s 6d. The Chairman said it had been suggested that the books used in the different schools should be uniform, and he thought it would be well for Mr Morris, the Superin- tendent, to give them an idea as to what would be the cost of adopting this arrangement. Mr D. P. Davies remarked that there were as many a, seven or eight different sorts of books used in some of the standards. Mr Morris said the Inspector recommended that easier books be used in certain standards. The Chairman: What will become of the old ones ? Mr Morris. They will have to lie by. The Chairman I wish you to go into the master thoroughly and report to the Board. It was ordered that a cheque for JE148 9s 7d for salaries, &c be drawn in favour of the Duffryn Joint Schools In reply to a question, Mr Morris stated that the cost per head in the above schools was now the same as in their own schools. A letter was read from Mr J. O. White, Merthyr, asking for the use of the Boards Schools for polling purposes. The Chairman said the Board had no option. They had a right by Act of Parliament to use them. Mr Thomas hoped the Board would be paid for the use of them on the election day. A letter was read from the Department stating that in view of the explanation given, the payment of the grant to wards Cap CochSchool would be made this year The Clerk produced the government reports relating to the Abernant, Blaengwawr, Roberts Town, Town, Hirwain, and Cwmdare Schools. At Abernant the net grant amounted to £211. 15s., as against X198. 12s 6d. last year, being an increase of JE13. 2s. 6d. At Blaengwawr the grant amountedtoY,541 2s 3d against JE573 13s 3d last year; reductions under Article A, Y,5 12s; net grant, 9535 10s At Roberts town, the grant amounted to E103 4s 4d as against JE107 9s 9d last year. At the Town Schools, the net grant amounted to j6520 12s 6d against £ 533 15s last year. At Hirwain, the grant amounted to £ 426 2s 6d against Y,411 5s. At Cwmdare, the grant amounted to Y,143 4s 4d against £138 12s last year; reductions under Article A, f7 lis lOd; net grant, Y,135 12s 6d against £ 138 12s last year. The Chair- man suggested that all the reports should be submitted to the Schools Management Com- mittee, who should point out any defects men- tioned therein to the various head teachers, and this was agreed to. A communication was re ceived from the Aberdare Teachers' Association asking the Board to allow a certain number of I children (about 400) to take part in a concert for the benefit of the Teachers Orphanage and Orphans' Fund. The teachers were under the impression that the Board disapproved of con- certs in which the children took part The chairman remarked that the Board had no control over the children after school hours, and if they chose to go to the practices they might do so without the Board's permission. If the teachers required the use of the school buildings it was 1 for them to apply; but they had not done so. Mr D. Morgan said it was a mistake for the teachers to suppose that the Board objected to conceits Rev. T. Jones thought the teachers would also require the use of the schools. The Chairman said that VI r Morris thought that preparing for the concerts during the past year had a bad effect upon some of the schools, and during tii narly part of the year they wasted their time in preparing for the concerts instead of proceeding with the ele- mentary work of the schools; and he (the chairman) believed they were all of opinion that it was a bad thing. But the Board had no control over the children after school hours it was a matter for the parents. Mr Jones had stated that what the teachers wanted was the use of the schools. A similar answer might be given, viz., that the Board had no objection provided the school hours were not interfered with. It was a very desirable thing that music, which wasja class subject, should be taught, and he should be sorry to see it discontinued but that was a very different thing to training for a concert during s hool hours. What the Board wanted was to see the children educated, so that they might pass the fifch stand ard in reasonable time but if they devoted their time to training for concerts they could not do it. Mr D. P. Davies begged to move that the teachers be informed that the Boar,¡ had no objection to the proposed concert. This was seconded by MrTho*. Thomas and agreed to. The Superintendent reported the number of childreu on the books, for the week euding Feb. 18th, to be 4280; present at all, 3655 in averago attendance, 3037 total roceivd and paidtoTrea urer for the two weeks, £ 6G Us lid; due from Board of Guardians, JE20 Os 6d. There was no other business of public interest.

ABERDARE POLICE COURT. TUESDAY—(Before R. II. llltyi, J. Lewis, and D. P. Davies, Estjrs.) CAUTION TO BEGGARS.— David Jones, an able-bodied man, was charged with begging in Gadlys-road. Aberdare, on the 27th Feb. P.O. P.O. W. Williams said that about 6.30, on the previous evening, he was at Mr Davidson's I ioilpr came house, Gadlys Cottage, when the prisioner came to the back door. A servant opened the door and he asked if Mr Davidson was in. She in- formed him that he could not be seen. tie subsequently asked for relief, and, on being refused, became very abusive. Witness took him into custody and found Is 4d in money in his posses-ion together wich a lot of songs and almanacks. Prisoner was very much the worse for drink at the time. The Bench told prisoner he ought to be ashamed i-f himself for begging with Is 4(1 in his pocket, i'uey had no alterna- tive but to commit him as a rogue and vaga- bond. He was sent to prison for fourteen days. DRUNKENNESS. Daniel Davies was sum- moned for being drunk and disorderly on tiio 18th Feb. P.C. Martin said that at a quarter past 11, on Saturday night, j,0 8 £ iW defendant very drunk, surrounded by a large crowd, challenging to tight. He also threatened to smash witness and called him a j "b bloater. There being a previous con- viction, he was tined 10s and costs, or fourteen days.—William John was charged with being drunk and di-orderly in Commercial-street, Aberdare, on Saturday night last. P.O. Thomas proved the office. Fined 10s. and costs, or fourteen days. James Griffiths was suill- moned for being drunk in Cardiff road, .\loun- tain Ash, on the 18th February. P.O. Metcalf found him helplessly drunk lying accross the footpath. Fined 5s and costs, or seven days.— Mathew Hurley was summoned for being drunk and disordei ly in Cardiff-road, Mountain Ash, on the 18th Fob. P.C. Martin saw him at 11.30 p.m. drunk and challenging to fight. Mr Supt. f h" as remarked that "lefendai.t had been before the Bench five times, the l-st offence boing iu March last. Fined 10s and costs, or fourteen days.—George Allen was summoned for being drunk in Commercial-place, Aberdare, on Sunday, the 19th Feb. P.C. 119 gave evi- dence. Fliled 10s and co,ts, or fourteen days.— John Williams, for a similar offence on the same day, in Cardiff-street, Aberdare, was fined in a like sum. P.C. t'homas proved the case.— Thomas Daly, for being drunk in Cardiff-street, Aberdare, on Sunday, the 19th Fob. P C. Lock found him helplessly drunk at five minutes to I o'clock midnight He brought him to the station. Fined 5s and costs, or fourteen days. SUNDAY DHINKING.—John Thomas was sum- moned for being found in the Commercial Hotel, Aberdare, on Sunday, the 19tc..Feb. Inspector Thorney said that at 7 30 p.m., on Sunday week, he went to the Commercial Hotel, in company with P.C. Williams, and saw defendant stand- ing in the bar with a glass of beer before him. He gave his name and address as "John Thomas, painter, High Level Houses, Dowlais," and said he had come by train. There was another man in the bar, who had come from Nelson. Witness found out that defendant slept at his brother-in-law's in Dean-street, Aberdare, on the previous night, and spent the Sunday in town. Defendant said he did not feel very well and went in for a glass before going by train. Mr Rhys < he law says you must not go to public-houses on Sunday, and we are here to administer the law. You are liable to a heavy penalty, but we will give you the benefit of your statement that you did not feel well. You must pay a fine of 10s and costs, or fourteen days. INFRINGEMENT OF LICENSE.—-James Morgan, landlord of the Lord Raglan, Commercial- street, was summoned for keeping his house open for the sale of beer on Sunday, the 19th February, and also for permitting drunkenness on the same day Inspector Thorney said that about a quarter past 7 o'clook, on Sunday even- ing week, he visited defendant a house, and found four men in a back kitohen with a quart of beer and two glasses and bread and cheese on the table. The men began to eat when he went in. He took their names and addresses, and in doing so found that three of the men were far gone in drink, one staggering drunk and refused his name and address. When witness asked him what he was, he said, I am a gentleman." Witness told the landlord that if the man did not give his proper name and address he would take him to the station. He asked the landlord why he supplied men ill that state with beer, and he replied, Well, I'm very sorry, but I didn't think they were so bad. I can see now he is drunk." Witness told P.C. Williams to take the man (Rd. Richards) to the station, and he took hold of him. Upon that the other men said they would take him home. When they were sober, he allowed them to do so, as he knew them. P.C. W. Williams said j he was on duty with Inspector Thorney on the night in question. He was standing at the back of the Locomotive beer-house in plain clothes when he saw three men come out of rs Thomas's refreshment house. They passed him and went into the Lord Raglan. One of the four men was very drunk. Heard a noise of knocking, and he (witness) tried the door, but it was fast. Before that he saw the landlord bring a quart of beer and a divider glass and take it down to the underground kitchen. One of the men had hold of the quart of beer and commenced drinking. Heard knocking at the front door and then the Inspector came. Knew the man Richards, who was so very drunk. He lives at Penrhiwceibr and another man, James, at Mountain Ash. There was bread and cheese on the table, and when they saw him (witness) they began to eat. They had only just come out of a refreshment house. Defendant said he took no notice of the men. They walked very well. He asked where they came from and they said they were from Mountain Ash. He thought the men were all sober, but he made a mistake. Mr Rhys But you opened your house for the purpose of letting these men in on Sunday. Do you u-e that room for drinking ? Defendant No. sir, only for cooking. Mr Rhys That makes the thing worse. You have committed two seperate offences. You open your house without the least precaution for the sake of making a profit on the sale of a quart or two of beer, and let men into a room used for domestic purposes. For opening your hou-e you will be fined S2 10s and 15 for permitting drunkenness and costs, and the license will be endorsed for one of the offences. SLIDING IN THE STREET.—John Davies, 16, and Thomas Owen, 14, were summoned for sliding in Hirwain-road, Trecynon, on Monday, the 17th Feb. P.C. Murphy said that at 6 30, on the evening in question, he saw defendants with some other boys sliding on the footpath in Hirwain-road. They ran away as witness came up. There was almost one con- tinuous slide for about half a mile. His Wor- ship said there were great complaints and he had heard that several people fell owing to the slides in the streets. They were fined 7s 6d each including costs, or five days in default. KEEPING AN UNLICENSED DOG.—William Morris, collier, was summoned for keeping a dog without a license on the 16th Feb. at Cwm- bach P.C. Emanuel said that about 7 o'clock, on the night in question, he visited defendant's house to serve a summons upon him. On enter- ing the house he heard a dog growl. He asked defendant if he had a savage dog in the house, and he replied that there was no dog there. Presently a dog slipped out from one of the rooms. Defendant said it was not his dog and he did not know who it belonged to. His wife said they could not keep the dog away. Fined 10s and costs, or fourteen days. POACHING.—David Morris (whose mother ap- peared) and Albert Coombs were summoned for trespassing on land belonging to Lord Aberdare. Edward Common, gamekeeper to his lordship, stated that about 7.30, on the 20th Feb., he saw the defendants near Gellyddu Wood, near a rabbit burrow, in a stooping posture. When they saw him they ran away. Coombs went towards Cwmpennar and Morris towards the lower wood. When witness got to the burrow he found ?ix nets on the six holes of the burrow, five of them being bag nets and the other a large gate net (produced). A ferret came out of one of the holes. Witness ran after Morris and caught him in the lower wood. On searching him he found in his pocket a ferret bag and two other nets dyed green. Coombs and Morris afterwards joined each other on the Cwmpenuar road. Both defendants had been previously fined for a similar offence. P.C. Reed gave evidence as to seeing the defendants together on the Cwmpennar road on the day in question. Coombs said hi) was not there at the time. Wit ness said he was positive as to his identity. Fined 40s and costs each, or one month's hard labour in default. ALLEGED ASSAULT.—George Jones was sum- moned for assaulting William Lewis at Pen- rhiwceibr. Complainant stated that on the 13th Feb. ho went into the hotel when defendant in- sulted linn and struck his head against the fire- place He afterwards followed him to his lodg- ings and insulted him again. Defendant alleged that complainant challenged him to fight and in attempting to .-trike him missed his mark and fell on tho floor. Two or three witnesses were called. The case was dismissed, each party to pay his own costs

ABERDARE LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH. The ordinary bi monthly meeting of the above board was held on Friday, the 24th February, when there were present Messrs R. H. Rhys (chairmau), D. P. Davies, K. M. Hann, D. Davies (Canon-street,) D. Davies (Canton House), O. Harris, and T. Rees. The minutes of the last meeting were read aud confirmed. FEVER. HOSPITAL The Committee recommended, and it was agreed, that the account sent in by the hospital keeper, James Davies, be paid. MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. Dr Davies reported that since the last meet- ing there had been only one case of scarlet fever and no death also one case of measles and no death. The Chairman remarked that he was very glad to find there had been no case of small pox within the district. SURVEYOR'S REPORT The following was read — Surveyor's Office, Town Hall, Aberdare, Feb. 18th, 1888. 1o the Chairman and Members of the Aberdare Local Board of Health. Gentlemen,-Gullies in Market-street.-I beg to report that the old drain from the two gullies in Market street, receiving the surface water from that ponion of the street which is repairable by the Board, is completely choked up, and that to open an 1 cleanse the same to where it discharges into the river Dare will be more costly than to j construct a new drain with a better fall and and to discharge into the Market-lane culvert. I therefore beg to recommend that a new 6 inch pipe drain be constructed from the said gullies to the culvert, the cost of which drain I estimate at t3 5s. Od., 35s. being for labour, and 30s, for pipes. Nuisances -Annexed is a report on the nuisance at Cap Coch reported by the Inspector at the last meeting of the Board. In accordance with the Board's written directions I have examined the private drain at Darren House, and beg to report that I found nothing in the con- dition of the said drain or its surroundings that would account for the nuisance complained of by the Rev. H. R. Johnson. Building Plans.-I have received the following building plans, and beg to recommend that the same be approved, viz., from Mr. Howell Jones, additions to No. 51, Glan-road. From Mr. Rees Morgans, a stable and hayloft in rear of No. 37, Gadlys-street. From Mr. Charles Kenshole and Mrs.Catherine Jones, two villas in Park-lane.-I have the houour to remain, gentlemen, your obedient servant, T. LL. EDWARDS. PRIVATE DRAINS. The Chairman asked the Surveyor whether he had expended any money in opening the drain at Darren House. The Surveyor said there had been a man there man for a day or so. The Chairman I am told you incurred a cost of 7s 6d Who is liable ? The Clerk The Board. The Chairman said it was a very serious matter for the Board. At present there had been but little outlay, but suppose at Aberaman House, or some other similar residence, that should be something wrong with the drains, surely it was not to be expected that the Board of Health should go to the expense of opening the ground. All he could say was that pro- bably it would be very serious expense to the Board in the course of a very few years if that was so. He hoped ther Clerk would look into the matter and give the Board a full report by next meeting as to what their liabilities were. BUTE DOCK BILL. A letter was read from the Merthyr Local Board asking the Board to join in petitioning Parliament against the passing of the above Bill, which provided that nothing should be allowed to run or be thrown iuto the river Taff which would be prejudicial to the effectual working of the docks. Mr Davies (Canon-street) did not see sufficient reason for the Board to petition. The Clerk: We have power to prevent the throwing of refuse under the Rivers Pollution Act. Mr Davies (Canon-street) moved that the letter lie on the table. This was seconded by Mr Davies (Canton House). The Chairman There are two Boards already opposing. Let them oppose. I don't see what we have to do with the matter. The proposition was agreed to. 4 TAFF VALE RAILWAY BILL. The Clerk produced a draft petition against the above Bill. The Chairman asked the Board to give their attention to the matter, which was a far different thing to the other. The Clerk read the petition, which referred to the objectionable practice of shunting mineral trains over the Commercial-street level crossing, during which time the street was closed against all vehicular traffic, so that people wishing to reach the town, or the Great Western Uailway, frequently lost the train, and were greatly in- convellieuced owing to such shunting. The Chairman thought the petition carried out exactly what the Board intended, viz., to endeavour to minimise the shuuting now going on, which caused great inconvenience. If the railway company merely passed the train across the road the Board would not have much to complain of; but now they kept their gates closed for three or four and sometimes as much as five minutes, causing a great accumulation of carts, carriages, horses, and foot passengers on either side of the road. He thought this op- portunity should not be lost of getting the matter remedied. He therefore begged to move the adoption of the petition. Mr Davies (Canon-street) pointed out that sometimes the gates now in use could not be opened at all. The Chairman We have our remedy by sue- ing the company for that. Mr Davies suggested that a subway, or some- thing of that kind, might be provided. The Chairman was of opinion that a subway would be objectionable. He should be glad if they could raise the road over the lim; but all the Board could do now was to point out what inconvenience people were suffering from, and to prevent the shunting across the level crossing. It was ordered that the Clerk engross the petition and that the seal of the Board be affixed thereto the petition to be forwarded to the Parliamentary agent. STONE BREAKING YARD. A letter was read from Mr Augustus Lewis, Inspector of Factories, pointing out certain precautions necessary for the protection of the wheels, &c, attached to the engine in the Board's stone-breaking yard. The Chairman remarked that the Factory A ct only applied to places where manufactures were being carried on, and the Clerk was directed to reply to Mr Lewis to that effect. WATER FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHING. A letter was read from Mr Hann asking upon what terms the Board would lay a water main to the Treaman Colliery for fire extinguishing purposes The Chairman asked whether it was intended for the Board or the Powell Duffryn Company to make the connection. Mr ttann We shall be quite content for the Board to make the connection and we will pay the cost. The Chairman I think we ought to supply water for use in case of fire. If the Powell Duffryn Company pay for the connection and hydrant we ought to lay it down, provided they give us an undertaking not to use the water except in case of fire. This was agreed to. FOOTPATHS AT ABERAMAN. Mr Hann suggested that something should be done to the footpaths in Cardiff-road, which were in a very bad condition. In some parts there were holes fourteen and fifteen inches deep. He did not wish the Board to exceed the amount they were about to spend on the road The Chairman remarked that the County Roads Board were going to repair that portion running along the Taff Vale Railway wall. After some discussion, it was resolved, on the motion of the Chairman, that Messrs D. P. Davies, E. M. Hann, and D. Davies kcaymon- street). and D. Davies (Canton House) be a committee to consider and point out to the Sur- veyor what they consider necessary to be done the Surveyor to report to the Board as to the cost. I he Board then separated.

THE liEPUKSENTATION OF THE BOROUGH. MASS MEETING OF COLLIERS. A mass meeting of colliers, in pursuance of a resolution passed at a meeting of delegates on the 18th inst., was held at the Temperance Hall, Aberdare, on Saturday evening for the purpose of deciding as to whether a labour candidate should be nominated. Vtr Heury Davies, Aberaman, occupied tha chair, and there were about 600 persous present. The Chairman, after giving an epitome of the delegate meeting, remarked that they were taken by surprise at the resignation of Mr C. H. James, it having been thought that, owing to advanced age, Mr Henry Riohard would have been most likely to retire. He found that in 1885 one interest was represented in the House of Commons by 273 members, another by 268, and a third by 213 members, whilst the labour representatives numbered two only. (Shame ) Of 13 labour members now in the House only one (" Mabon ") was a Welshman he had done good work, and there was no reason why Aber- dare should not send a representative to assist him. Mr Philip Rees (Aberaman) moved the first resolution as tollows:- That this meeting is of opinion that the time has now arrived that a labour candidate should be selected to represnt this borough in Parliament in the place of Mr C. H. James, In doing so Mr Rees observed that he was one of the eleven who voted against the principle at the delegate meeting, but he was content to fall in with the majority. It would not do to rely for justice upon the higher olasses, who said in effect that the working men should have no voice in the affairs of the country, their sole province being to toil and serve. He should feel ashamed to call himself a workman if the Liberal Association were allowed to adopt a candidate who did not pledge himself to support the subjects decided on by the delegates-as they were points of great importance to the masses Home Rule would be obtained for Wales as well as Ireland (applause)-if the agitation was persisted in, uothwithstanding the lying statements which appeared in the Times. When that had been accomplished, tithes would be done away with, and the money applied towards free education. Mr John Lewis (Aberaman), in seconding the resolution, denied the statement made at the Gadlys meeting on Friday evening, that notices of the delegate conference had not been sent to every pit from Mountain Ash to Hirwain, and he was prepared to face any man who questioned the accuracy of that assertion. Mr Rd. Jones (Merthyr) having spoken in support, Mr Henry Richard stated that at a meeting held in Gadlys the previous evening, he had been deputed to attend for the purpose of saying that after full consideration the colliers there unani- mously resolved that the present was not an opportune time to have a labour candidate. In 1874, when the election cost Y,900, they had plenty of funds and strong subscribers, but in the face of the depressed state of trade he asked, could they incur such an expense now ? (Loud cries of No. ") Besides, this was only a bye- election, and as there would probably be a dis- solution in the course of a few months, they would have time for preparation. In any event they must take care not to have a man who was ready, like the chameleon, to change his opinions with all weathers. (Applause.) He theu pro- posed the following amendment:— That this meeting is of opinion that the present is not an appropriate time to nominate a labour candidate, and that the selection be left in the hands of the joint committee of the Merthyr and Aberdare Liberal Association. Mr Rees Davies (Gadlys), seconded the amend- ment. Mr David Morgan (miners' agent), who was received with hisses and hooting, essayed to address the people, and after slightly touching upon the question of royalties, and the province of the Liberal Association, was proceeding to refer to the demand for free education, wh9n he was interrupted by cries of sit down," and hisses. The Chairman attempted to maintain order, and Mr Morgan endeavoured to resume, but the shouting became incessant, and he thereupon sat down. 1 he amendment was carried by a majority of about 500, only twenty voting for the original resolution.

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District Juttlligeurfe — 4. RHONDDA VALLEY. 1 CRUEL ASSAULT UPON A WIFE. — At the Ystrad police-court, on Monday — before tbe Stipendiary and Messrs T. P. Jenkins and A' W. Davies —a Blaenycwm collier named Josep Wynn was charged with wounding hia iff whom, it was said, be struck on the face SO. violently that he fractured her left jaw.— Warburton, Treheibert, said that an absce* had formed on the woman's cheek, and that sbj; was in great pain.- The case was adjourne until Wednesday. ALLEGED THEFT OF A RING.-A servant girl named Sarah Jenkins was charged wi^ having stolen a gold wedding ring, the propel| of Mrs Jethro Davies, Coffee Tavern, Pontf4 pridd, with whom she had been in service. "j~ ring was missed three weeks ago, soon X the accused had left the coffee tavern, for subseqnentlv Inspector Jones received tbe; pa missing article from Mrs Isaac, pawnbroker coi Porth. The accused was arrested at berr WI parents' house in Pontygwaith, and on the to the lock-up, admitted the theft. Prisoner, was remanded uutil Wednesday, the Stipendiary 7 remarking that if, in the meantime her pare°^ •] could find a place for her as servant she wo^ be released. 1

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