The Aberdare Times

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TRIENNIAL PARLIAMENTS. There are resons for and against new parlia- liaments every three years. As the Act stands at present the existing administration may continue for the term of seven years, that is, unless the majority of the House of Commons should vote against it, and insist on its resignation. The constituencies are powerless in the matter. The country's opinion cannot be consulted till the term of seven years expires. The genius of the Septennial Act is to afford reasonable time for wise and pro gressive legislation. But when unwise and retrogressive laws and methods are adopted the original purpose of the Act is palpably defeated. If our members of parliament understood and endeavoured to obey the demands of true honour, the clamour for a triennial parliament would have no force in it. We are sorry to state that many seek a place in the council of the nation, not for the pur- pose of promoting the well-being of the people, but for the purpose of promoting their own personal importance. The result often is that failure crowns the life of not a few. The aim and the effort to do good alone can secure a lasting reward. Whatever we may think of the theory there are strong arguments for sborter parlia meats. Parliament as a whole is an imperfect assembly, possibly, it could not be expected to prove itself otherwise. A representative could not, in an ordinary way, reach a higher standard that his constituency. As long as this imperfection exists, we must deal with it by shortening its time to do mischief. We do not say that the political council of the nation is much behind the nation itself; but we advisedly state our opinion, that parliament is one of our most imperfect societies. Again when a grievance is acknowledged to exist, there should be no delay in redressing it Still if the government has to do with it, in the majority of cases you have to wait for some years for the remedy. When the op- pressed manifest some impatience they are in danger of being treated as rebels, unworthy of the privileges they seek As if the dissatisfied slave is not worthy of freedom-the heaven- born right of universal man. We expect adminis- trations to prove themselves anxious to serve their country in every possible way A s soon as the office and the honour are intrusted to them; to commence honest work for the people that called them to existence. Instead of this, we find that our legislators are in the government for themselves and their exclusive classes; watching the enemies of special p I VII, contriving how to dam the current of civili-zati KI erecting new walls against the rising tide of progress And fc-hen the people gain their proper rights; when civilization sweeps all obstacles away d before it; when progress achieves its victories, j these legislators, forsooth, try to guK the f nations, and pay their parasites to chronicle j the deceit in history that they are the authors of the progressive laws of the country. Let our readers ponder our statements and weigh fairly our arguments; and we believe they will not fail to see that short parliaments suit our country best. Finally the demands of the age are impor- tant. Every candidate for the House, of Commons should well consider this fact. The schoolmaster is abroad. We are passing through a mental revolution. The spirit of democracy has almost mastered the alphabet of liberty; it will soon be proficient in the inherent rights of man. Then the time of chicanery and political fraud will reach the end of its ignominious existence; the grievances of the people will be readily redressed justice will hold its equal balance in the parliaments of the nations honesty will guide the governments of the human family; and good-will will ensure the brotherhoodjof the race. « # Mr D. A. Thomas has quite of late been the Welsh Champion in the House of Commons. We admire him and thank him for it in the name of our county and the constituency which he represents. We have always said that Mr Thomas would make his mark as a leader of his country and he proves the truth of our words by shewing that he can seize upon every oppor- tunity of championing the cause of the Princi- pality, and protesting against every injustice done to his tellow-oountrymen. Witness his spirited action in the House of Commons with regard to a certain statement, made by a certain legal star, which threw discredit upon the truth- fulness of Welshmen. Mr Thomas asked a question in the of House of Commons, which, in a quiet, beautifully saroastic manner, showed up the statement. Mr Thomas, we hear, was in his best manner in asking the question. He spoke straight and to the point, and left an undoubted impression upon the other occupants of the benches. • • • Then Mr Thomas has come out again in honest, straightforward protest against the appointment which has been made to the Super- intendentship of police here. There is one thing which we admire, almost above all others in our senior member. It is his manly way of hitting out from the shoulder. If he has a thing to say, he says it, let the result be what it may. When he felt it his duty to go against the majority of the men in the recent election, he did it. and the men ought to admire him for that very act. He has now shown by his words on the sliding scale crisis that he is the true friend of the men. There was no doubting his words. He has the cause of the men at heart, and he has proved that he is ready, not only to speak for them, but to do for them. • • • The result of the School Board Election has been a shock to some. All is over and done, now, but we cannot help thinkiug that there were some members on the old board who did good and true work, and who have now been needlessly and unkindly turned out. But they must not fret over it. The wheel of fortune turns for ever and it will turn towards them yet if they like to wait. • However, the members of the board, as it now stands, must now look forward to steady hard work. We compliment those who have been returned, and those, also, who have been newly elected, and we trust they will prove, by the work they do, that they have determined to re- pay the public for the confidence they have re- posed in them. • • Now comes another little excitement. The Local Board Eloction comes next. There will we think, be a contest in No. 1 Ward only. Mr Owen Harris, the old member, is of course again on the war-trail, while two other gentle- men are going to try to upset him. 0 • Mr Superintendent Thomas bade farewell to us on Tuesday last, as far as his work is con- cerned. He introduced his successor to the Bench, and there was a general flood of con- gratulations We have nothing to say against Mr Lindsay personally. He seems to be a very genial and able young man. But we do say, emphatically, that the appointment is a crying shame; we can find Bo milder words for it. • « Doubtless Mr Lindsay will do his work all right. But where are the men who have slaved and toiled their lives away in the public service ? Where are the men who have nothing else to look to in life but such promotions as a reward for their constant hard work ? A gentleman like Mr Lindsay has any profession open to him. A poor, hardworking police constable has nothing open to him but the few posts to which, by hard work and by merit, he can attain. But Mr D. A. Thomas is on the track. We trust that he will be supported in such a manner that he can follow it up. # Mr Lindsay is a fine-looking young fellow, with light hair and moustache. He looks the very beau ideal of a young English gentleman, and we hope he will prove that he is oae by giving up this appointment to some man who has a better right to it than he

Jocal Jutelligeuc*. » DEATH OF MR W. H. TIMMS. — Mr W. H. Timms, for many years the superintendent of the Taff Vale Railway at Aberdare, died at five o'clock on Wednesday evening, at his residence at Aberdare, after a long illness. Deceased was 58 years of age Much sympathy is felt for his widow and numerous family. BOARD OF HEALTH ELECTION.-The follow- ing gentlemen have been nominated to contest the No 1, or North Ward, at the forthcoming local board election Mr Owen Harris, grocer, Trecynon, (the retiring member); Mr Jas. L. Thomas, mining engineer, 12, Clifton-street; Mr Rees Thomas, colliery manager, Hirwain. There will be no contest in either of the other three wards. The voting papers will be delivered on Monday, the 1st April, and collected on Friday, the 5th April. TRECYNON TENNIS CLUB — k meeting of the members of the above club took place at the Queen's Hotel, on Wednesday evening last, Dr W LI. Itbys in the chair. There was a very full attendance, and arrangements were made for carrying on the club dating the coming season, which commences on the 1st May. Di Rhys was re-elected captain and Mr D. Hughes treasurer. Dr Morris, Ivy Cottage, Trecynon, was appointed secretary, to whom persons wish- ing to enrol themselves as members are requested to apply. PRESENTATION TO A CoUNTY COUNCILLOR.— On Monday evening, at a public meeting held at Rbenezer-hall. Trecynon, the Rev R. Morgan, who contested Hirwain against Sir W. T. Lewis, and who was returned at the head of the poll in the bye election in opposition to Dr Evan Joces, Aberdare, was presented by his numerous friends and constituents with a purse containing .E32 as an acknowledgment of their appreciation the spirited manner in which he fought the two contests. It will be remembered that Mr Morgan had occasion to ask the High Court for relief, and that the application was opposd by the other side, judgment being, however, given in favour of the appellant. His constituents have therefore defrayed his election and legal expenses. CONCERT.—The second annual ooncert of the Trecynon Glee Society, took place on Thursday, the 21st inst., in Bethel Chapel, Trecynon, when the following artistes rendered valuable services:—Soprano: Miss Marion Evans, Swan- sea; Contralto: Miss Jessie Coleman, Moun- tain Ash Tenor Mr John Phillips, Trecynou Baritone: Mr Wm. Hopkins, (Alawydd Glan Dar), Trecynon Bass Mr Itichard Hopkins, Roberts' Town; Accompanist; Mr Jenkin Morris, Trecynon Dr Morris, Ivy Cottage, presided. The programme was as follows:- Part I.-Pianoforte solo, Mr Jenkin Morris; glee, H Ser yr Hafaidd Nos," Glee Society; song, "Hen Ffon fy Nain," Miss M. Bvang lett, "Excelsior," Messrs Phillips and R. opkins; song, "The Miller and the Maid," Iss Coleman, who, in response to an encore, ,ng Killarney Quartette, Cwynfan J rydain," Misses Evans and Coleman, and I [essrs Phillips and R. Hopkins; song, Pinacl ( nrhydedd," Mr Wm. Hopkins; song. "Alone t a the Raft," Mr J. Phillips; glee, "The i 'oung Musicians," Glee Society. Part II.— i >ng, Wrth fy modd," Miss Coleman Duett, Chwaer a Brawd," Miss Evans and Mr R. [opkins; Song, "Fry, Frya'r Geninen," Mr Vm. Hopkins; glee, "Strike the Lyre," Glee ociety; song, Daddy," Miss Evans. She ras encored and sang Home Sweet Home"; ong, "The British Lion," Mr R. Hopkins; uett, Dring, Dring i fynu," Messrs Phillips nd Wm. Hopkins; song, "Just as well," Miss !oleman encored and sang Two Spoons"; ;lee, Seren Hwyrol," Glee Society Finale, God Save the Queen." The chapel was rery prettily deorated with choice plants and Lowers lent for the occasion, and there was a :rowded audience. The Glee Society sang two of the competitive pieces at this year's National Sisteddfod at Brecon. ABERDARE SOHOOL BOARD.-The last meet- ng of the old Board took place on Friday, the 22nd inst., there being present Messrs R. H Rhys (chairman), D. P. Davies, R. Wigley, D. Morgan, W. D. Wight, Revs. T. Jones, D. 3riffiths, and W. James. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. The School Management Committee recommended that the salary of the new mistress at Cwm- iman School be JE70 per annum, instead of jE80 is heretofore. Mr Wight objected to the pro- posed reduction on the ground that the fees were greater at Cwmaman than at the other schools. On the motion of Rev. W. James the matter was leferred. The government report relating to the Town School was read, the net grant being £502 5s, a deficiency of X8 9s 10d as compared with last year. A cheque for JE200 was drawn in favour of Mr John Morgan on account of im- provements now being carried out at Cwm- pennar School. The Chairman said his atten- tion had, been called to the election address issued by the labour candidates, in which it was alleg- ed that Mr D. Morgan had been the means of pre- venting a resolution being passed enabling the magistrates to increase the fine,for non-attendance at]school, from 58 to 20s. He (the Chairman) had caused the clerk to search the minute book, but he could find no minute to that effect. Mr Morgan said he was positive such resolution was brought before the Board The Chairman was of opinion that until the Board had some such power they would never get children to attend school; but he did not think the matter had ever been formulated into a motion. Mr Wight said if it had it was many years ago and was very ancient history The Chairman said it was all imagination on Mr Morgans's part, no such petition came before the Board, and he might search the books if he thought proper. He (the Chairman) only wished to disabuse the public mind that anything of the kind passed at that Board. There was no other business of im- portance.

ABERDARE POLICE COURT. TUESDAY—{Before Messrs. W. M. North, R. fl. Rhys, D. B. Williams, D. Davies, and Dr. Davies.) DRUNKENNESS.—William Richards, was summoned for being drunk in Cemetery-road, Trecynon, on Sunday, the 17th inst. P.C. Metcalf said that about half-past 12 midday, he was on duty in Cemetery-road and saw defend- ant drunk, shouting at the top of his voice, and using bad language. He was in company with another man, who was fined at the last court. The Bench imposed a fine of 10s. aud costs or fourteen days' imprisonment in default—John Mathews was summoned for being druuk on the same day. P.S. Evans saw him at Trecynon very drunk, staggering against people in the street. Defendant had a pint gin in his possess- ion at the time. In answer to the Bench, de- fendant said he brought the gin from vierthyr. The Bench inflicted a similar fine.Iobu Harris was summoned for being drunk in Gray's place Llwydcoed, on Sunday, the 17th March. P.C. 193 said that at 12 o'clock at noon he found defendant lying down by the tramroad drunk and asleep. He picked him up, but he fell down again. Some men who were passing at the time undertook to take him home, and they did so. Fined 10s and costs, or fourteen days.- John VIorgan and Gwilyn Williams were sum- monei for being drunk and disorderly on Sunday, the 24th March. P.C. 47 said that at half-past 7 o'clock, on Sunday evening, h3 saw the two defendants coming from the direction of Oxford-street, Mountain Ash, singing. After proceeding a short distance across the bridge they caught hold of two young women who were coming home from church. B ing both very drunk, he took them into custody The Bench said that such disgracful behaviour could not be tolerated and each must pay a fine of 15s and costs, or fourteen days. OBSTRUCTING THE THOROUGH FA HE. Samuel Rees, 16, was summoned for obstructing Gadlys- road on the 15th March. P.C. 35 said that on Friday night, at a quarter to 8 o clock he saw defendant in Gadlys-road with a crowd of boys in their working clothes, running and shouting and knocking against people who happened to be passing at the time. He took his name and address and reported him. The Stipendiary told defendant that he ought to know better than to misbehave himself in that fashion. If he wanted to play he must go to some place where he would not interfere with passengers. Fined 2s 6d and costs, or five days.-David Harris was charged with obstructing Penrhiwceiber- road, on the 1st December last. P.C. Luther Rees said that at 11 o'clock, on Saturday night, the 1st Dec., he saw a large crowd in Penrhiw- ceiber-road and heard a women scream. tIe went on and saw defendant beating his wife. The street was completely blocked up. Defend- was under the influence of drink. He absconded at the time. Fined 5s and costs, or five days. CAT AND DOG." — William and Daniel Cotter, twins, were summoned for playing cat and dog in Cross-street, Aberdare, on the 14th March. P.C. 35 said that on Thursday mid- day, on the 14th inst, he saw the two boys playing the above game in the street. He caught them and asked their names and address. They gave wrong names and address. Fined Is each, including costs. DAMAGING HAY.-—Anne Powell and Gertrude Moss, young girls living at Aberaman, neither of whom appeared, were summoned for damag- ing hay, the property of Mr Richard David, Abergwawr Mr David stated that on Sunday, the 17th inst., he saw the two girls on the top of a rick in the hay-shed, and he sent for the police. A quantity of hay had been thrown down and damaged. He found a bonnet and shawl under the hay. He noticed a lot of youngsters about. A ladder was also broken. P.C. Jenkins said that at 2.30, on the Sunday afternoon in question, he was sent for to Mr David's field. He found two girls lying down on top of the rick of hay. A lot of hay had been thrown down from the top of the rick. He also found a ladder, which had been broken, also a hay rake broken A number of young men and lads had been there pulling the hay about, but he failed to catch one of them at the time. One of the girls was sixteen years of age and the other eighteen The Bench made an order for the payment of 5s damage, and 5s each fine and costs, or seven days. ASSAULT.-Ebenezer Jones was summoned for assaulting James Edwards on the 18th March. Complainant said that on the day in question he went down to defendant's father's public-house to borrow a horse and cart. De- fendant, who was sitting in the bar, got up and struck him three times till he was stunned. He believed defendant was in beer. He had not had a cross word with him before. His father interferred and took defendant away. Defend- ant said that complainant had been aggravating him and challenging him to fight for the last six weeks. Complainant: I never did in my life. Defendant I admit I gave him a clout. I am very sorry for it; but he has been aggravating me and calling me bad names, and said he would put an end to me. Com- plainant denied this. The Bench said defendant had admitted the assault, and he must pay a fine of 10s and costs, or go to prison for fourteen lays.

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THE SUPERINTENDSBIP OF POLICE. In the House of Commons, on Monday last, Mr D. A. Thomas asked the Home Secretary if he had reason to believe that Colonel Lindsay, the Chief Constable for Glamorganshire, was unable to discover among the police of the county any man qualified to discharge the duties of super- intendent of police at Merthyr efficiently; whether, in the event of any dereliction of duty on the part of Superintendent Lindsay, there is any independent authority to whom appeal may be made outside the Chief Constable, his father and whether he is now in a position to state the results of his inquiry as to the public feeling at Merthyr and Aberdare at the appointment of Captain Lindsay, a young man with no pre- vious experience in English police duty, over the heads of those who have spent a lifetime in the force, and who might naturally have looked for promotion had not the hitherto invariable practice been in this case departed from. The Home Secretary, in reply, said he had no doubt there were other men in the force qualified to take the office of superintendent. Any com- j plaints against the superintendent should be addressed in the first instance to the chief con- stable, and if there was reason to suppose that proper cognizance was not taken of the com- plaint, then there was an appeal to the court of quarter sessions. He had made no inquiry into the state of popular feeling, and did not conceive it to be part of his duty to do so. Mr Dillwyn, at a later hour, said he regretted he was not in his place- when Mr Thomas put his question. When the matter was last before the House he understood that the Home Secre- tary had signified his assent to the proposal that an inquiry should be made into local feeling on the appointment. The Home Secretary had denied having made such a promise. All he (Mr Dillwyn) could !say was that he distinctly understood the right hon. gentleman to promise that such an inquiry should be held. The Home Secretary said he could say with distinctness that he had never made a promise of an inqury, and never intended that one should be held. He had no official means of getting at what popular feeling on such a question would be at Merthyr and Aberdare, and he was surprised to find that he was understood to have entered into any such engagement as that now stated by the hon. member.

1BERDARE LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH. The ordinary bi-monthly meeting of the above Board was held on Friday, the 22nd inst., when there were present Messrs R. H. Rhys (chair- man), D. P. Davies, D. Davies (Canon- street), D. Davies (Canton House), W. Little, r. Rees, and O. Harris. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. TREAMAN STATION. It was agreed that the Board should write to Mr H. 0 Fisher with reference to the advisa- bility of getting an entrance to the railway station at Treaman for the convenience of the Cwmbach people, who had now to traverse a circuitous road before they could reach the station. The Surveyor was ordered to send a tracing of the proposed new road, &c., and also that the oommittee visit the place. MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. The Medical Officer reported nine cases of scarlet fever, being the same number as last report, and three deaths; also three cases of measles, but no death. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The following was read — Surveyor's Office, Town Hall, Aberdare, March 16th, 1889. To the Chairman and Members of the Aberdare I Local Board of Health. Gentlemen,- Wall in Elizabeth Street.-In accord- ance with instructions, I have examined the fence wall between Elizabeth Street and the adjoining field on the South East side, in the occupation of Mr. Jas. Rosser, who complains of trespass by boys, owing to the wall being at present lower on the street side than it was previous to the repairs of the street being carried out. For a distance of 95 feet from the upper end, the level of the street has been slightly raised, as shown on the accompanying section, and four cubic yards of walling is required at this point to bring the wall to the same height above the street as it was originally. The wall is at present 3 feet high at the top end of the street, 2 feet 6 inches at 30 feet from the top, 3 feet 6 inches at 60 feet, and 4 feet 4 inches at 95 feet. Below this point it is an average height of 5 feet 9 inches, the height on the field side being 7 feet. Portions of the wall have been thrown do wn at the lower end where it is 6 feet high, as well as at the upper end where it is only 3 feet high. Buiiding Plans,-I have received the following Building Plans and beg to recommend that the same be apporved, viz., From Edward Lewis, a dwelling house on the Abernant Road near the Independent Chapel. From Wm. Thomas, back kitchens in rear of Nos. 5 and 6, Bridge-street, Roberts' Town. I have the honour to remain, gentlemen, your obedient servant, T. LL. EDWARDS. ROBERT'S TOWN BRIDGE. The Chairman remarked that, although the Board received rates from the people of Roberts Town, very little had been done for the place in return. He understood that the bridge crossing the Cynon in that locality was in a most dis- graceful state, and he would suggest that the Surveyor be instructed to see what was required to be done; also the cost of widening the bridge. Mr Davies (Canon-street) said he quite agreed that something should be done there. The Surveyor was instructed to prepare a plan and estimate. THE NEW GOSPEL HALL. A letter was read from Mr H. W. Davidson asking that a public lamp be placed near the new Gospel Hall at Gadlys. In reply to the Chairman, the Surveyor said the building in question was 120 yards from Gadlys-road, the nearest lamp being in Ann- street, about 60 yards off. The matter was allowed to stand over for further enquiry. COUNTY COUNCIL MEETINGS. Mr Davies (Canon-street) asked if the chair- man had done anything with regard to getting the County Council meetings held at Aberdare. The Chairman said that before this could bo done, in the first place they would have to pre- pare a suitable room, and in the second place such room would have to be properly furnished. Mr Davies understood that some of the in- habitants were desirous of having the meetings held at Aberdare. The Chairman did not think there would be any great difficulty in getting the meetings held once a year in Aberdare but this would entail an outlay of about £400, and he knew of no room except the Temperance Hall. Mr Davies mentioned Abernant House as a suitable place. After some further discussion the matter was left in the hands of the Chairman. The Board then separated.

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GLAMORGAN COUNTY COUNCIL. BYE-ELECTION AT MERTHYR. On Tuesday the election took place to fill the vacancy in thejrepresentation of Merthyr Town Ward on the Glamorganshire County Council, caused by the lamented death of Mr J. Jenkins (Liberal). The candidates were Mr Frank James, solicitor (Unionist), and Mr Joseph Williams, printer and publisher (Liberal). Considerable excitement prevailed. The result of the poll was declared on Tuesday night at 9.30 o'clock, by the returning officer (Mr T. L. White.) The figures were :—' Mr Frank James.(U) 1033 Mr Jos. Williams (L) 451 Majority. 582 The result was received with cheers. In celebration of Mr James's victory a torchlight procession was organised, and this, preceded by a band, marched in triumph through the streets. At the previous election Mr Jenkins headed the poll with 543 votes, Mr Frank James coming next with 510 votes, and Mr David Williams (Conservative) third, with 500 votes. Mr D. Williams retired from the recent contest in favour of Mr Frank James In the evening a trap, belonging to Mr Harrop, brewer, collided near the Blue Bell with another trap, the pro- perty of Mr Arthur P. James, a son of Mr Frank James. The voters seated in the vehicles were flung out into the roadway but were not much hurt.

MINERS' PERMANENT PROVIDENT SOCIETY. ANNUAL MEETING. The eighth annual meeting of the above society was held at the Angel Hotel, Cardiff, on Tuesday afternoon. Mr J. T. D. Llewellyn prasided. The minutes of the meeting having been read and confirmed, the General Secretary (Mr Evan Owen) read the annual report and statement of accounts. The report was as follows:— The board of management present their eighth annual report. On December 31st, 1887, the society had enrolled 42,168 members. At the the close of the year 1888 the members num- bered 33,281, being a decrease of 2,887. The ordinary revenue of the society have amounted to £35,637, and the disbursements have been £ 24,830. The available balance at the close of the year was £ 45,981; on December 31st, 1887, it was £ 35,285. The income and expenditure for the year are detailed in the appended state- ment of accounts. During 1888 there were 9,020 cases of disablement amongst the mem- bers, and 83 fatal aocidents, by which 90 mem- bers were killed. These fatal accidents placed on the funds 34 widows and 67 children, and at the close of the year 254 widows and 523 children were in receipt of annuities from the society. During the year the sum of £ 4,469 16a has been invested in Bute Dock four per cent. Debenture Stock the sum of JE545 98 in Rhymney Railway Stock; the sum of L3,111 15s 6d in Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Stock; and the sum of JE870 10s 6d in Taff Vale Railway Stock. For the first time in the history of the society has to be reported a decrease of membership. This is distinctly due to the action taken by the society in 1886 with the object of setting its financial affairs in order in oonsequence of the quinquennial report of Mr Neison under the Fnendly Societies Act, 1875. Although the year closed with a reduction of membership, there is an encouraging feature which ought to be noted, and that is that while in the early portion of the year when the change of rates was in progress the society actually came down from 42,168 members to 37,000, yet there has since been a gradual growth, until at the close of the year the membership was 39,281. In compliance with the expressed wish of the last general meeting of the board of management, after carefully discussing and considering the matter, and with the view of placing the direct responsibility upon the shoulders of the members with regard to the general expenditure of the society, appointed a finance committee, with instructions to scrutinise the returns from the local agencies, to minutely investigate all items of general management, expenditure, and control all the finances of the society. This has involved an increase in the amount paid to the board of management, but it is far more than accounted for by the reductions which have been effected in other respects. The board has also arranged for all future payments on behalf of the society to be made by the general secretary under the direction of the finance committee. [The report then referred in detail to the action taken con- sequent upon a legal decision affecting collect ing" societies; the new act (backed by Mr Abraham, M.P.) passed giving the registrar power to exempt the miners' societies from the provisions of Section 30 of the Friendly Societies' Act; and the retusal of the chief registrar to exercise the permissive power thus vested in him; and it was stated that the whole matter was now before the law officers of the Crown.] The board have caused a special meeting of the society to be convened for the same day as the annual meeting, in fulfilment made at the meeting in March last, owing to some of the proposals on the notice paper not having been dealt with. Some additional pro- positions have now been made. With regard to that dealing with the payments to the board of management, its object is to bring the allow- ances into accoid with a resolution passed some years ago by the annual general meeting as to payment to representatives. A second proposal sugguests the rescinding of the arrangement increasing the weekly contribution of the mem- bers. This the board cannot support, and in their opinion its consideration should be post- poned until, by the next quinquennial valuation has been ascertained the financial position of the society, and the effect of the last alterations of contributions and benefits. The board of management have continued to act as the managing body of the Ferndale and Mardy funds, and duly audited statements of their accounts are appended to this report. The retiring members of the board of management are Messrs Tylor, Hann, Evans, Parry, Gray, J. J. Davies, E. Richards, D. Bowen. J. Sage, D. B. Lewis and Abraham Richards, and they are eligible for re-election. The Chairman moved the adoption of the re- port and the statement of aocounts, which he said, appeared to him to show a state of things they were prepared tor. He found that during 1888 the number of accidents were 88, by which 90 members were killed. That clearly demon- strated the utility of such a society as theirs. Had all those 90 been killed in one accident very likely public sympathy would have been evoked. Takeu singly, these accidents would have excited no public sympathy, and the 34 widows and 67 children who suffered indirectly would, he supposed, in the ordinary course of events, had it not been for the aid extended to them by the society, have come upon the parish. In conclusion, the speaker enpressed his anxiety that the members should not too hastily revise the scale of contributions, which had only been drawn up after very careful consideration and most exhaustive examination of the books of the society by Mr Neison, their actuary. (Loud applause.) The Chairman then left the room to attend a pressing engagement elsewhere, and Mr Edward Jones, one of the vice-presidents of the society, took his place. Mr D. Bowen proposed, and Mr H. Thomas seconded, a vote of thanks to Mr Llewellyn, which was carried with enthusiasm. Mr Henry Thomas seconded the adoption of the report and accounts, and the motion was agreed to unanimously. On the proposition of the Chairman, seconded by Mr Tylor, the following resolution was agreed to. • T b°aitf of management of this society be, ana they are hereby, authorised and directed to take such action as they oonsider desirable with the object of exempting the society from the operation of the 30th section of the Friendly Societies' Act, 1875, and that they be and are hereby authorised to make any ap- plication that may be necessary under the Friendly Societies' Act, 1888." Mr Campbell, in a brief speech, expressed his satisfaction at the adoption of the resolution. ed The election of officers was then proceeded with, and the result was as followsPresident, Mr J. T. D. Llewellyn (re-elected); vice- presidents, Mr Edward Jones and Mr Henry Thomas (re-elected); board of management (honorary members), Messrs Louis Tylor, Gtay, Hann, D. Evans, and Dr. Parry; (ordinary members) No..1 district—Monmouthr Messrs J. Saga aud D. Bowea j No. 2 diitriQt«iAberdAre j aaiQ and D. BoweD; No. :¡ and Merthyr, Messrs D. R. Lewis and T. Railton; No. 3 District-Rhoodda and the west, Messrs J. J. Davies and William Davies. The meeting was then declared special for the consideration of several proposals to alter the rules, and a vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the proceedings.

SUPERINTENDENT THOMAS. LEAVE-TAKING AT ABERDARE. At the Aberdare police-court on Tuesday, Mr North, Mr Rhys, Mr D. E. Williams, Mr D. Davies, and Dr. Davies being on the bench, Mr Superintendent Thomas, who betrayed signs of deep emotion, informed the court that this was the last occasion he would be there in his official capacity in the police-court. He thanked them very much for the support and assistance he had received from them, and also the worthy clerk (Mr D. Rees Lewis). At the same time he wished to introduce his suocessor, Captain Lindsay, and he had no doubt he would carry out the duties to their satisfaction and the satis- faction of the public. The Stipendiary acknow- ledged cordially the efficient conduct of the retiring superintendent, and had no doubt his successor would do his duty well. If he only followed the footsteps of his father, no doubt he would do his duty very well. Mr Rhys, as senior magistrate, endorsed the sentiments ex- pressed by Mr North. He felt quite satisfied that Captain Lindsay would follow in Mr Thomas's footsteps, and discharge the duties as efficiently as he had done. Mr D. E. Williams, as a magistrate of twenty years' ctanding, ex- pressed his entire concurrence in what Mr Rhys had said with reference to Mr Thomas. The latter-named gentleman thanked the magistrates for their kind expressions towards him Captain and Colonel Lindsay were present.

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