The Aberystwith Observer

SHEFFIELD. Another colliery expUsion took place in South Yorkshire on Monday which is terrib y transcendaut for the awful loss oflife occasioned. The Swaithe main pit, between Barnsley and Sheffield, where the catastrophe occurred, is situated in the heart of the South Yorkshire coal fields, and employ* 300 men and boys. At 2'J minutes to 10 yesterday morning, however, only 240 were at work at the •■joal, which is known as the Barnsley or 9 feet st-am. The mine was known to be fiery, but safety lamps were used. At the time mentioned a (earful explo- sion took place, and shortly afterwards An exploring party went down, "nd were witnesses to a fearful spectacle of death and destitution. One hundred and fifty lives are sacrificed by this disaster, many more are injured, and the whole of the level where 200 mea and boys were working, bears terrible traces of the calamity. Seventy colli. rs escaped by flying along an incline which led to the bottom of a dis- tant shaft. and others were found comparatively un- fa rt at the foot of the shaft which led into this pit. \n incident of peculiar horror is mentioned in con- action with this awful occurrence, and that is that • Hree men were found quite mad from the combined effects affright and the gaseous atmosphe, e. The after-damp hindered to a great extent the operations of the explorers, some of whom were temporarily overcome thereby.

WELSH ITEMS. Returns were issued on Friday, indicating the rapid decline of foot-and-mouth diseases in WdJes The members of the North and South Wales cir- cuits will celebrate the ippointment of their leader, Sir Hardinge G ffard Q r:, to theSoli«-itor-G"neral- ship by entertaining him at dinner to day, (Satur- day). COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT.—Last wepk the Welsh resident* in Liverpool gave a complimentary concert in St George's Flail to Mr James Sauvage, in order to encourage him in his musical studies. The artistes present were Miss Mary Davies, Miss Lizzie Evans, Mr. Sauvage. Mr J T. Hughes. Llew Llwyvo, assisted by a chorus of nearly 100 voices selected from the Birkenhead Cambrian Choral Society and the Liverpool Welsh Choral Un:on. Herr Polonaski, of London, was announced as solo violinist, but a telegram was received statin-: that he was prevented being present by sudden illnerjs The programme, which was of a miscellaneous < hflr acter, comprised selections well calculated to develop the musical ability of the various artistes, who were jeverally most enthusiastically received. Mr. E J. Reed, M.P., addressed hi« Tenby con- stituents on Saturday, and gave most unqualified praise to the Government for their prompt purcha-e of theS-iez Canal shares held by the Khedive. The Government said the hon. gentleman, hHd seized the opportunity with a boldness which was admirahtw and at the same time, as far ns could yet be seen, with all necessary caution respecting the power and authority of Parliament. He condemned Lord Sandhurst's letter, which suggested that the shares should be sold at a profit., as containing an injurious proposal. Mr. Reed referred to the Plims..1I inci- dent. expressed approval of the Burials Bill, and spoke with disfavour of the policy which on eccle- siastical questions is adopted with respi-ct to the National Church. The hon. member added that the agitation upon the drink traffic must result in the passing of some measure, giving the ratepayers more control than they now possess over lieense d houses. The other questions referred to were of an • ducational and financial charact r. A vote of con- fidence was passed in the hon member. Mr Reed met his Pembroke constituents on Mon-day. His address was mostly confined to naval subjects.

BOROUGH MAGISTRATES' COURT. —+ Monday December 6th. Before the Mayor (JOHN WATKINS, Esq.) DRUNK ENNK88. Edward Lewis, of Moor-street, was fined 5s. and costs, for having been drunk in Northgate-street, en Saturday night. Wednesday. December 8th, Before the Mayor (JOHN WATKINS, ESQ.). and JOH DA VIES. ESQ. DRUNKENNESS. Ebenezer Davies and John Davies, labourers, of Hai-ach, were charged by Supt Lloyd with having b en drunk in Queen's road. at about noon on .turday. P.C. William Joseph stated that he saw the defendant very drunk. The defendants at first refused to give their names, and used very abusive language.—Thomas JONES, ostler, of the Queen's Hotel, said he saw the defendants on Saturday. They were not drunk, but were unoipr the influence of liquor. Fined 2s. 6d. each, and costs. CLAIM FOB WAGES. David Price, mariner, of Trefechan, sued Edward Edwards, of Penyranchor, Trefechan, under the Emgloyersand Workmen Act, 1875, for £ l 15s. 4d being balance of wages dfle to the plaintiff as the defendant's servant up t. the 20th March, 1874. The plaintiff did not appear, and as the summons h id been taken out about two months ago, the case was" struck out"

ABERYSTWYTH TOWN COUNCIL. 4 The fortnightly meeting of the Council was held at the Tow<> Hall onTuesilay mo ■mug. Thechair was taken by the Mayor (John Watkins, Esq) and there wer. al-o present Aldermen Jones and Davies: Councillors T. Griffi hs, T. H. Jones, John Rees. Joi n Jones (Bridge End). J. P Jones, John Jones (Great Darkgate-sireet). Tbproas Davies and J. R. Jones; Messrs W H. Thomas (town clprk). J. J Atwood (corporation sflieitor), Hugh Hughes (corporation treasurer), David Jones (borough accountant) Z Humphreys (borough surveyor) and David Lloyd. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. Various bills were laid before the council and were orderedtobepaid. PAYMENT OF INTEREST. Mr John James moved, Mr. T H. Jones seconded, and it was carried that the interest due on mortgages should be paid to the 1st inst. Mr James added that he hoped the interest would be paid punctually in future. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE'S REPORT. Mr Jones (Bridge End), read the following report:— A meeting was convened for 3 p.m., on the 23rd ult., on the castle grounds, pr-sent Messrs John Watkins (mayor), Philip Williams, J. Jonps (Bridge End), also Dr. Morris Jones, and Mr. Z. Humphreys (borough surveyor). Position for the Meteorological Instruments.—The committee, after consulting with Dr. Morris Jones as to the best position for the meteorological instruments, unanimously agree to recommend that the anemometer be removed from the eastern corner of the high tower to the western side thereof that the thermometer and ruin guage be placed on the grass plat between the high tower and Mr W P. Jones' camera obscura, and that a piece of ground about 6 feet in diameter be enclosed by proper iron railings of about 5 feet, high. with gateway and lock. That the barometer be kept at Dr Morris Jones'. The committee are informed that thesa arrangemenis meet with the entire approval of the Meteorological Society and their Inspector, who recently visited this place.—A meeting was convened for 3 p.m on the 30th ult. at the Borough Surveyor's office, present Messrs Thomas Jones, Philip Williams. J Jones (Bridge End), and Mr. Z. Humphreys (borough surveyor). In consequence of the non-attendance of Mr. J esse Morgans, turncock, who had been asked to attend to give information to the committee on several matters connected with the water supply Hod the number and portion of the hydrants fixed, the meeting was adjourned to the next day (the 1st inst.), at the same place, when there were present Messrs John Watkins (mayor), Thomas Jones, Philip Williams, John James J. Jones (Bridge End), and Z Humphreys (borough surveyor). Mr. Jesse Morgans, turncock, again did notattend this meeti' g of the committee, although he was reques- ted to attend both and had tim ly notice of each Fire Engine.—With the present INADEQUATE supply of water, the committee are not prepared to recom- M nd the purchase of a fire engine hut strongly recommAnd that all the present hydrants be put into working order, and that additional ones be pur- chased and fixed under thesuperinte" lenee of your committee also that a new hose, similar to the pre- sent one, about 50 yards Ions;, be purchased.—It is further recommended that telegraph wires be laid from the police station to the reservoir, so that in case of fii-e, the water therein be laid on without loss ef time, and that a key be provided and deposi- ted at the police stuliou ready for use. Finally the comn ittee recommend that immediate steps be taken to complete the purchase of ground necessary for the erection of the additional reservoir filtering beds, &c., &c. Mr James moved the adoption of that part of the report referring to the meteorological instruments and the motion was carried, being seconded by Mr. J. P. Jones. Mr. J. P. Jones, referring to the second portion, of the report, said the plans of the hydrants &c. were made some time ago. The Borough Surveyor said the plans were not not made as he had not been able to obtain the assis- tance of Jesse Morgan. Mr. J. P. Jones observed that the turncock was a trange public servant, and thought he should have ttended the meeting. Mr. James added that Morgan came late to the meeting as he saw him in the street on the first day short time after the hour fixsd|for the assembling of the committee. Mr. Jones Bridge End) thought Morgan should give reasons for his conduct. Owing to the turn- cock's absence they were in the dark as to the num- ber and position of the hydrants. Mr. J. P. Jones remarked that Morgan kept such information too much to himself. Mr. Green asked wt.at the committee desired with respect to the matter. Mr. Jones (Bridge End) replied that they wished to leave the subject in the hands of the council. Mr. Green proposed that the turncock should be sent for. Mr. J. P. Jones thought Jesse Morgan should attend all public meetings. The Mayor requested P.S. Ijjvais to summon Morgan to the council-chamber, and for the sake of conntction the discussion is beie given at once, though during the interval the council discussed the propriety of purchasing a fire engine as detailed below. The Mayor asked the turncock why he had net complied with the summons of the committee to attend their meeting. The Turncock Stid he received a notice from Mr. Philip Williams that there would be a meeting of the Public Works Committee on the day first named. He was very busy, as they knew, and he was often stopped half-way, as they were aware however, he reached the meeting at twenty minutes past three o'clock, 3 p.m. having been the hour of meeting. Mr. Jone., the accountant, and Mr. James would no doubt say ihit they saw him there. However the committee had all gone and there was no meeting. On the following day he received a notice that he was to attend another meeting at 5 30 p.m He was not, however, in a fit state to go out that night, and that was all about it. The Mayor asked how many hydrants there were in the town ? The Turncock Two dozen. Mr. J. P. Jones certainly thought the turncock had acted very strangely. Morgan was a public servant and not their master. The Turncock Thank you, Mr. Jones, thank you. Mr. J. P. Jones said he thought that the turncock had insulted the council by his ram arks- The Turncock Wel1- Mr. J. P. Jones I'm not addressing myself to you. Alderman Jones expressed an opinion that the conduct of the turncock had been unseemly and and indecent. He ought to have attended the meet- ings. He was very sorry to see Mr. Jones and Mr. Watkins laughing at the subject. (Laughter). Mr. Jones (Great Darkgate-street) rising No indeed; I was wot laughing.' Alderman Jones No, not you, Mr. David Jones, borough accountant. The Mayor: I know of old. Morgan, you may do by being led, but you will do nothing by being driven. Mr. J. P. Jones said the turncock ought to be at the committee meetings first-before any of the committee. Mr. Rees said the council should get another man to assist him Morgan ha.1 more work than he Could do with the water. Mr. J. P. Jones said the work should be under the supervision of the borough surveyor. The matter then dropped, the turncock walking out ot the ro >m a few minutes previously remarking that he was very bosy. Tt e discussion of the report was then resumed Mr. Jones, (Bridge End), in answer to Mr. Green, stated tlint the length of the hose was a';cordin^ to so.ne 60 yards, and to other. 80 yards. Mr. James said the purchase of an engine would be a waste of money, as after th" new reservoir was completed, the force of gravitation would throw up water to as great a height as was needed. Alderman Jones expressed a similar opinion. The Committee were desirous of seeing, however, the waterworks completed as quiekly as poss He. Mr Green proposed the adoption of the report with the exception of the cluuse as to the extra length of hose. Mr. J. P. Junes obs Tve 1 that the insurance com- panies would probably assist in the purchase of a fire-engine as in other towns. Mr..Jones, (Great Dark-gate-street Let us have the water first. The M iyor sairl the view of the Committee was to obviate the ties ssity of purchasing a fire-engine. At the last fire the hose was too short, and the hydrants wi re out of repair. Alderman Jones remarked that the Committee had had in view the position of several premises in the town in case of fire I.. Great Dark gate-street, for* instance, the depth of the premises was very great, while suppo-dng a fire occurred in Queen- street it would be well to have the hose reaching from back to front. Mr. J. P. Jones thought the expense of a fire-en- gine would be very great. Alderman Jones said the ladder bad been con- sidered quite useless. Mr. J. P. Jones and Mr. Green assented. Mr. Jones, (Bridge End), contended otherwise The ladder was one of the firs: things wanted at a fire occurring at a dwelling-house. P.S. Evans, too, had recommended that two ladders should be procured, one to push over the other so as to form a long line of ascent towards t"e highest windows of a burning house, together with a dozen or a score of galvanised iron buckets. Mr Green proposed that the report should be adopted in full Mr. James sec >hdfe'iT which was I carried. Mr. J P. Jones remarked that the amendment he should wish to propose would not be accepted, so it was no use to propose it. The entire report was then ordered to be carried into execu tion. HEPORT OF THE PUBLIC LIGHTS COMMITTEE. Mr. Green said he had been requested by Mr. P Williams, to read the following report :— At a meeting of the Public Lights committee held on the 3rd December, 1875, at which the following members were present, viz;—Mr. John Watkins (mayor), Messrs George Green, John Jones (Great I Jarkgate-street). Thomas Davies and Philip Wilbams, it was unanimously resolved that the following recommendations be made to to the council, viz :—1. That the lamp-lighters be under the control of. and remunerated by the council as heretofore. 2 That the periods and number of hours of lighting be fixed by the council. 3. That every description of repairs connected with ihe lamps (except pillars) be undertaken and executed by the Gas Company, who shall present to the council a monthly statement of the particulars of the work executed, and the sum due in respect thereof. 4. That the Gus Company be offered the sum of six shillings per thousand feet of gas but conditionally that all public lamps in the town are properly lit (with good gas) at such times and for so miny hours as the council may direct. 5. That a fine of 2s. 6d. be imposed on the Gas Company for each lamp unlit (caused by non-repair of lamps or want ofsunit-ientgas) per evening. 6. That the conditions agreed upon be stipulated as an agree- ment to be entered into between the Gas Company and thecounci), and stoictly enforced. 7. That an application be made to the Gas Company to lay gas pipes in Victoria Terrace during the present season, with a view of meeting the requirements of the houses now in course of erection in that neighbour- hood. A question was asked whether ths company had been consulted respecting the above report. A reply was given in the negative. On the suggestion of Mr. James, seconded by Mr Jones. (Bridge End), it was referred back to the committee in order that they might confer with the Gas committee on the subject, Mr. Green thoughtthat the council might sanction the report to save time, as it would foru a basis for the agreement of the committee. Three meetings of the committee had been held since the last council. Alderman Jones objected to fining the gas com- mittee, remarking that the corporation paid the company very little. Mr. Green replied that the fine would induce the company to see that the lamps were constantly in proper repair. Mr. Jones, (Bridge End), trusted the price of gas would be reduced per 1000 feet, and the matter then dropped. BOROUGH SURVEYOR'S REPORT. Mr. Humphreys read the following report :— The New Drainage Question.—The excavation for constructing a new sewer along Shipbuilders'-row, is being pushed forward with good spirit, and if the weather continues as it is at present the work will be completed in a fortnight's time to the bottom of High street. In the meat-time notices should be served on all owners of houses in High-street, and Prospect-street, informing them that they will be compelled to meet their private drains and connect them with the main sewer during the execution of the work so as to comply with the Act of Parlia- ment. The Morja Foundry.—The proprietors of this foundry have put in a window in the western end of their building, which is not in accordance with the Bye Laws To prevent any misunderstand- ing at any future day, I would recommend that th owners pay the corporation a small sum a year as an acknowledgment for being allowed to fix it there. Mr. James moved, Alderman Jones seconded, and it was carried that the report should be adopted, the sum of Is. being charged as rent. MESSRS. MURRAY AND THOMAS' CLAIM. The Corporation Solicitor reported that the action of Messrs. Murray and Thomas archirects of Liver- pool, against the corporat on for SOl. alleged damage done to elevation-plans returned to them by rail, had been settled by the acceptance of 91. paid int court, without costs of action. Mr. James moved, and Mr. Jones, (Great Dark. gate-street), seconded, that an order be made for the payment of the expenses of the defence to the suit, which was condemued by every member of the council present. THE HARBOUR WORKS. The Mayor said the next matter on ths agenda paper was to take into consideration the propriety of suspending ths works at the harbour and pier until a more effectual mode of carrying on the works be adopted. Mr. Green proposed a resolution to that effect. He had recently looked into the harbour accounts, and they seemed to him very alarming. The total amount spent on the pier since it came into the hands of the corporation was 2089l. 9s. 104d, wd a debt still existed of 150M. Os. 5d, making an aggregate of 3594/. 10s. 3 £ d, leaving a balance of about 1500/. The accounts were made up to August last, and what had been spent since then did not appear; doubtless the balance would be still further reduced, to a sum, perhaps, near 1200/. He considered the result of last years' operations to be most unsatisfactory, as he did not see a single stone which ought to be expected to remain in its place, and the end of the pier was especially unsound. Reference hadbeen made to the work of the trustees; he would remind them that it had resulted in a loss of 7001, and the pier was then goingtodestruction. It was owing, in fact. to the supposed probable destruction of the structure that tbe coancil were asked to take over the harbour. Now the money that had been procured wn to a great extent spent, while no permanent work had been done. Taking this view of the matter he had thought it his duty to call attention to the necessity of having plans with the desire of obtaining permanent works. If they added 159JL 16s. od, which was the loas of the late trustees, to the inter- est on the loan, 2251, and also the money which would become payable to the trustees in 1880, 754/. 13s. lOJd, it was what they would arrive at in 1880. He thought it was quite time that the works at the harbour should be stopped until definite plans had been prepared for their proper guidance. The stone which had been used— Mr. J. P. Jones It is not the same kind of stone we are using now. Mr. Green rejoined that stone had been brought from the quarry for many years before it was taken over by the corporation. He thought that the work which had been done at then harbour would not bear the strain which it was necessary tor it to bear. He finnliv urged that plans, together with estimates, should be obtained for the work. Mr. James asked Mr. Green to put his motion in two parts, one for the plans first. He was willing to support the proposal for plans, but declined to act in the same way with respect to the suspension of work at the harbour. Mr. Green assented, and said if plans were not furnished the money would be spent. The Mayor remarked that a very important pnrt of the question was the security of the end of the pier. Mr. Green was convinced that the pier would not be secured by that kind of work. He feared the winter would make things ns bad as ever. Alderman Jones seconded the proposal to obtain plans, and added that the work might be suspended after Owen Jones' contract had been finished. Money should net be spent in the reckless way that it was at present. Mr. Jamps said Mr. Green had stated that there would be a loss of 750/ 13s. lOJd in the year 1880, hut Mr. G rein had overlooked the fact that the receipts from harbour dues amounted to 1200l a year, leaving 450l. to the good after paying the interest upon the money which had been borrowed. Then us to the works the money had not been entirely thrown away. Mr. Green was a member of the Harbour Committee when the proceedings he complained of were begun, and no extra Work had be-n commenced since, still lie did not remember that Mr. Green then expressed any objection. Mr. Green contended that Mr. James was in error as to his not having taken the harbour receeipts into consideration, and with respect to his member- ship of the Harbour Committee, he opposed the scheme at ttie time as much as he could. Mr Jones (Bridge End) said he was a member of the Harbour Committee and he never heard Mr Green oppose the plan as he had stated. For his own part he should be glad to support; the motion for plans, and had done so quite recently when he was beaten on the point The matter was fully dis- cussed in July or August last, and it appeared use- ItS; to revive [he subject. While he desired plans he was by no means of opinion that the money spent had been wasted as the pier had been strengthened. He believed that the base should now be mule safe. Mr. Green said if he had to make a permanent job of the work he should have very much preferred to have had the contract then than now, as at the present time there would be stones to lift Alderman Jones No doubt. Mr. James fully endorsed Mr. Green's explana- tion Mr. Jones (Bridge End) said he believed thejplans of Messrs Bush and Nimmo existed, and he had very good reasons for saying so. He should like them to be produced, and then if the base were secured he should be satisfied until a competent engineer were engaged. The Town Surveyor recounted what had be. n done at the pier during the summer. The pier had been widened about 5 chains, about 18 feet, and the serious gap had been filled up. The extremity of the pier had been extended by about 4 lengths of rails, and in a few weeks the pier would be effec- tually protected. The stones which were received from Ystrad Meurig were very large and they were so arranged that the waves would not move them infact. they had experienced some strong gales a'ready. The stones around the entrance of the harbour had been removed Mr. Green enquired if the surveyor had any idea how long it would be ere the stones were washed into the current. The Surveyor retorted by asking if Mr. Green hart seen any of the stones going back aeain. The Mayor We have had some rough weather already Mr. Green I have been there only for a few minutes, Mr. Jones (Bridge End) said good work had been done at the pier, and there was no need to run it d8wo. Mr Green did not admit that it was good work. Mr. James moved an amendment that the stoppage of works be deferred, and that in the meantime plans should be obtained. It would be very bad to dismiss the men just before Christmas. Mr. J. P. Jones seconded the motion. Mr. Green said the suspension would be merely temporary as he did not think it would be necessary to send to a distanoe for plans, in fact he believed he could submit some which would meet their approval. Mr. James in the case of a temporary suspension appealed to Mr. Green to withdraw his motion. Mr. Green I want to make a fresh start. Mr. Griffiths said it was a great pity plans were not procured before the money was spent. Mr. Green renewed his proposal that the works at the harbour be suspended until a more effectual mode of procedure is decided upon, such suspension to take place at the expiration of Owen Jones' contnct. Mr Jamps moved a direct negative, which was supported by Mr. J. P. Jones. The Mayor put the question to the meeting, and only the proposer and seconder (Mr. Green and Mr. Thomas Davies) voted in favour of their motion, which was therefore lost. THE HARBOUR SLIP Mr Batem m announced his intention of with- drawing from his proposal to erect a patent slip at the harbour, and the statement was received with general regret. The meeting was then adjourned.

LAMPETER BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The fortnightly meeting of this board was held on Saturday, under the presidency of Mr William Jones (Llwynygroes). There were also present the Very Rev Dr Llewelyn Lewellin, the Rev Richard Jenkins (vice-chairman), Messrs James Edwards and Joseph Morgan (Lampeter), Evan Jones (Llanfair- Clydogan), Stephen Davies (Llangybi), Daniel Evans (Llanwenog), John Davies and Thomas Williams (Llanybyther), David Rees (Pencarreg); David Lloyd (clerk), Herbert Davies and Abel Evans (Medical Officers), John Jones and David Parry (relieving officers). The minutes ot the last meeting were read and confirmed. FINANCIAL. Out.door relief duiing the past fortnight:—Mr David DarrytLampeter district, 382 paupers.611 10s.; Mr John Jones, Llanybyther district, 259 paupers. 621. 6s. THE COLLECTOR. Mr Rees Davies, of the Lion Hotel, one of thp overseers, attended the board, and reported that Mr Evan Davies, the collect r, had not paid the sum of 300/ certified to be due to the auditor. He thought that unless the sum were paid forthwith tbe collec- tor's guarantees should be enforced. The Chairman suggested that the clerk should carry out the woik. The Dean proposed that the matter be left to the clerk, and the proposition was adopted. The Cleik said it might be well to obtain ad? ce from the Local Government Board as to the best mode of procedure in the matter. The request was granted and the matter dropped.

LAMPETER SANITARY AUTHORITY. A meeting of this board was afterwards held. Mr Jones (Llwynygroes) took the chair. There were present the. Rev Richard Jenkins, Messrs Jospph Morgan, Lewis Davies, David Lloyd (clerk) and William Rees (nuisance inspector). INSPECTOR'S REPORT. Mr William Rees, inspector of nuisances, presen- ted the following report J- Trefilan.—This is about the worst parish in the union. Several houses on the Tychrug hill are unfit to live in. Llanybyther—Several cottages in the village of Abergorlech, are in a bad state of repair. I have served a notice on the proprietress, Mrs Thomas, who has promised me to see to the cases at once. I hi ve spoken to Mr Hamer, the manager of the Man- chester and Miltord Railway, of the unsatisfactory state of the station yard at this place. I think he will take it under consideration. I have removed a pigstye at this place, the refuse from which perco- lated into an adjoining pump. The Rev H. Jenkins said the watrrjust mentioned was used for brewing beer at the public house. The Chairman then proposed that the report he adopted, which was agreed to. THE CLERK'S REPORT. The Clerk said he had now been acting as clerk to the Rural Sanitary Authority since 1873, aud he wished to come to some understanding as to what salary he should receive. The matter was referred for considerftion to a committee, consisting of the following gentlemen —: Mr Jones (Llwynygro?-), Mr Jones (Glandennis), the Rev Richatd Je:.k s, Mr Lewis Davies and Mr Daniel Jones, who wit! report to the board upon the matter. No other business was transacted. LAMPETER. PET ry SESSIONS, Saturday, December 4th.- Before the Very Rev. Dr. Lewellin, and William Jones, Esq., (Llwynygroes). Stealing Beer-glasses- Titus Davies, of Blaen- wern. Lampeter, was charged by David Divies, of the Highmead Arms, Hanwenog. with having stole three drinking glass"?, the property of the com- plainant, on the 22nd ult. The case was heard before the magistrates on the previous Saturday, but was then adjourned. Anne Davies, the complainant's wiff-, stated that on the 22nd ult., Titus Davies was in her house. At about nine o'clock in the evening she saw him put a tumbler glass in his pocket. He wa, sit ing down at the time in the front room. The only persons in the room besides the prisoner were her two daughters, whose backs were turned towards him. Davies looked at her when he had placed the glass in his pocket. He then took hold of three other gla-is^s that were on the window-sill and placed them on the table. Witness next carried some empty glasses out of the room and left four on the table. She asked her daughter Mary to watch the prisoner I Within n few seconds she returned and saw the man going into a back room. There were at that time only tWd glasses on the table Mrs. Davies then then ask. d the prisoner now many glasses he had in his pocket. The man replied that it was no matter to her. he bad bought the glasses from a Cheap-jack The three glasses taken from the prisoners pocket by the daughter, Mary. were then produced. Th- prisoner afterwards admitted having stolen one ot the glasses. She valued the articles at a shilling —Mary Davies, the complainant's daughter, said when her mother called her there were four glasses on the table, but when she returned there were only two. She followed thj prisoner into the next room, and took three glasses from his pockets.—P.S. Lyons stated he arrested the prisoner on the following day Davies said he might have put one of the glasses in his pocket, and added that he had been kicked out of the complainant's house.—The complainant said after the glasses had been taken out of the prisoner's pocket, she went up to him. The defendant admitted having taken one of th" glasses. Davies afterwards said be was very sorry that such a thing had occurred, adding that he was drunk at the time.— William Jones, of the Red Lion Inn. Rhydlydan, was called for the defence.—Witness said he saw the prisoner at the Highmead Arms on the 22nd ult, Davies was very drunk at the time. The prisoner was commuted for trial to the Quarter Sessions. ST. DAVID'S COLLEGE.—A football match was played on Thursday, the 2nd inst, between the college and the Ystradmeurig Grammar School Play commenced at 2 30 p IU. on the College Cricket- ground, and Ystradmeurig having lost the toss, the ball was kicked off by J. Rosser, captain. For half-an-hour nothing was scored to the advantage ot either side, but the Lampcter students kept press- ing heavily on their opponents' goal, who, however, acted most pluckily on the defensive, and very cleverly managed to keep off the ball whenever it came in close proximity to their goal. Half time being called, goalx were changed, and play went on vigorously for a short time, but in about twenty minutes the Ystradmeurig team succeeded in get- ting a goal. Play being resumed, both sides became more determined, but the superior weight of the home team, roused by th ir opponents' victory, soon got the ball down to the other goal, and shortly it was kicked in by D Davies Another kick off, and a second goal was soon gained by the home team, when the ball in the heat of the scrimmage was dex- terously kicked in by J. M. Jones. This brought the play to a close, resulting in a victory of two goals to one in favour of the college team It is fair to add that the Ystradmeurig men played most creditably, and considering that this is their first match, they have a very promising team. Rosser K. Roberts, and Jones showed decidedly superior skill and pluck during the play. Among the home team, the excellent playing of Rees, Llewelyn, J. C. Evans, Clougher, and H. J. Wil- liams were conspicuous, and it is perhaps not too much to say that it was in a great measure owing to the vigorous exertion of Llewelyn that the ball got in a second time. The weather was most favourable. LLANILAR. PETTY SESSIONS, Thursday, December 3rd.— Before the Right Hon the Earl of Lisburne and Major Phelp. Railway Offences.—William Jones, ofPenparkau, was summoned by Mr Edward Humphreys, on behalf of the Manchester and Milford Railway, for having travelled without a ticket and for endeavour ing to enter a train whilst it was in motion, on Sep- tember 25th. The complainant stater) that lie assisted in collecting the tickets on the arrival of the last train at Llanrhystid-road station. The defendant had a return ticket to that place and be therefore left the train. When the engine again started the defendant jumped into a carriage next to the van, and travelled to Aberyst- wyth. Fined 10s. and costs for each offence.— Edward Evans, of Llethermelyn, was summoned tor having travelled without a ticket on the Manchester and Milford Railway on the 22nd ult Mr. Hum- phreys stated that the defendant stepped out of the last train from Aberystwyth, at Trawscoed. He asked him for his ticket and the defendant answered that he had given it to the station master. It was afterward found on enquiries being made that neither the station master nor the boy had received the ticket. Evans afterwards produced a ticket to Llanilar.—Mr. Arnold James, station-master at Crosswood, said the defeudant asserted that he had given his ticket to him. The statement was false. Fined 10s. and costs.—David Morris was charged with having committed a similar offence at Traws- coed on the same day. Fined 10s. and costs. Drunkenness and assault on the Railway,—John Jones Lloyd, of Llanddevvi-brefi, was charged by Mr Henry De Courcy, station-master at Strata Florida, with having been drunk on the platform on the 23rd ult. The complainant stated that the defen- dant was waiting for the two o'clock train from Aberystwyth. He was sitting in the waiting room. and was singing there. When the train arrived the defendant crossed the platform and attempted to kiss two young girls. He then assaulted a man on the platform. The defendant wunted a ticket, and on its being refused he entered the train Witness was obliged to eject the defendant from the train. Fined 5s. and costs.—The defendant was further charged with having assaulted the complainant on the same day. Fined 5s. and costs. Game Trespass.—David Roger was charged by Thomas Hopkins, game keeper to the Earl of Lis- burne, with having trespassed in pursuit of game on land belonging to the Earl, on the 6th ult. Mr Griffith Jones, of Aberystwyth, appeared for the defendant. The complainant stated tbat he was walking along the road from Ystradmeurig to Swyddfynon. About half way he saw a greyhound by itself in a field which was part of Ty'nreithyo farm. He afterwards overtook the defendant walk- ing along tne road and looking at the dog. He went up to Roger, and told him that he had no right to send his dog into the field. The defendant replied that he could send the dog as long as he did not go himself. Witness then told Roger to call the dog out. The defendant answered if the dog catches a hare and brings it to me you can't do anything to me." The defendant said he knew there were plenty of uares in the locality. The dog then crossed the road. and entered a field on Maes- manaddog farm. Fined õs ynd costs.—Evan Evans, and Edward Evans, of Brynyreithin, Tynewydd, were charged by David Jones, with having set wires near Bronberllan farm, the property of Col. Powell, ofNanteos, on the 12th ult. Fined 10s. and costs or in default 14 days' imprisonment. Malicious Injury.—Abraham Oliver, of Cwmyst- wyth, was charged by M. J. Mitchell, of the same place, with having broken a chain on agateat Dologau farm, on October 14th. Mr. J. W. Thomas applied for the complainant. The case was dismissed for want of evidence. TROEDYRAUR. ROOT CROPS.—For several years past the growing of the nutritious root, mangold wurtzel, has beei gaining ground in this district, and for years no one excelled in the raising of root crops the late Mr James Bowen. Since that gentleman's lamented decease, his mantle appears to have fallen upon the shoulders of Captain Jones Parry, of l'wllwyd, whose crop of mangolds this season is extraordinary, making it no wonder that his young cattle are in such demand at high rates. TOWYN". PETTY SESSIONS, Friday, December 3rd.— Before Charles F. Thurston, Esq., (chairman), and D. E. Kirkoy, Esq. Trespass in Pursuit of Game.—Hugh Williams, labourer, of Pennal, was summoned by Mr. G. A. Butlin, of Llwyn Oun, who called P.C. Roberts, of Pennal, to prove the charge, for having trespassed on land over which he had the sole right of sporting on October 30th. The defendant was seen by the witness beating for game with dogs on land m the occupation and possession of Richard Edwards. The defendant stoutly denied the charge. Fined '21. and Us. costs, this being defendant's second appearence before the magistrates for a similar offence. An Odd Custom at Aberdovey. — William Griffith and William Morris, both young men under 18 years of age, of Aberdovey, were charged by P.S. Roberts with having assisted in making a bon- fire in the public streets at Aberdovey, on the 22nd of November, the fire being an obstruction and annoyance to the public. The defendants admitted the charge, but pleaded in extenuation that it was the custom in Aberdovey whenever a man and his wife quarrelled that they should be burnt in effigy in the street. Notwithstanding this wholesome (I) custom tbe magistrates inflicted a fine of Is. and iJs. costs on each of the heroes in (juestioo. =.. —~

CHURCH AND STATE. A CHURCHMAN'S SOLILOQUY. How brisk the Dissenters are, How they rush and tear about They are too excited byUar— Just hear how they bawl ?-nd shout. "Liberation's" the word I see, Whenever I'm passing by It looks very queer to me, Said I to myself, said I. They're surely wanting a job, Or they'd never make this riot; It's really too bad, to rob "7 Their neighbours of peace arcI quiet. "Disestablish and disendow Is day and night their cry I must understand the row, Said I to myself, said I. It's something about the Church They say it's curse and bore I suppose they're left in the lurch, And it makes them very sore. For the Church is all alive, Not asleep as in days gone by And perhaps they do not thrive, Said to myself, said I. The Church is immensely rich, And kept by the State, they say But I cannot find out which Has ever a penny to pay. The Chancellor's Budget I see, And to tind the Church ":1 try But no item 1here seems to be, Said I to myself, sa.id I. This union of Church and State Is what God does not allow; It's sin and shame so great, It must be dissolved somehow. The curse must be removed, It's wrong of deepest dye. How is it their Fathers approved ? Said I to myself, said I. The money, the Church's wealth, ■ r Is part of the nation's store, .p.f1 p. J. And should go for the public health In a hundred ways and more. These endowments we'll all go shares, And our right who can deny ? --— Would they let the State take theirs ? Said I to myself said I. Is it fair one sect should receive Such millions of Government gold, While nothing is done to relieve v ,The sects outside in the cold. Oh ye wronged, on the country call, The Church and her strength defy But the Church is not sect at all, Said I to myself, said I. Good brother, pray lend me your ear! Oh, rise to a nobler life; Don't spend twenty thousand a year In sowing the seeds of strife. The Church's wealth is her own, Come 'down from the days gone by v. v> Then let the old Church alone, Said I to myself, said I. She is working for God and man, And spanning the country o'er. Can you show me a better plan For reaching the helpless poor ? Oh brother a word with you Let envy and jealousy die; There's a work for all to do, Said I to myself, said I.

<#" NEW TEEDEGAE- A terrible explosion of gas occurred at the New Tredegar pit, belonging to the Misers Powetl's Daffryn Co., which is situated between Ponty- lotty and New Tredegar, on Saturday morning last. Twenty-two men altogether losl their lives, two of the number having been brought out of the pit alive but have succumbed to the frightful injuries they received Two others were also burnt severely, and another couple were also burnt in an accident which happened on Friday night. The injuries of these poor men are of so serious a character that their live? art- despaired of. The explosion occurred about nine o'clock. in a distant part of the working. Immediately after the sad event exploring parties were formed, and aided by the manager, they, as soon as possible, went in search of their less fortunate brethren. Twenty bodies were discovered, most of them burnt and so disfigured that it was almost impossible to recognise them by their features; by half past twelve and before one they were all got CD the bank of the pit There was intense excitement in the vicinity of the colliery. Several conjectures tt'e made as to the probable cause of the terrible talamity. On Monday another death, namely, that of the injured overman. William. Evans occnrred in connection with the explosion at New Tredegar. This makes 23 deaths in all, and adds a wife and twelve children to the list of widow8 aud orphans Mr. Brewer, coroner of the Newport district, sitting at New Tredegar, opened the inquest on Monday on the bodies lying in the county of Mon- mouth, and Mr. George Overton, coroner for the Merthyr district, opened his enquiry at Pontlottyn on those whO were lying on the Glamorganshire side. The latter stated that it was his intention to endeavour to obtain a joint inquest, but beyond this the business was tepefy formal. Mr. Brewer adjourned till Thursday next, and Mr. Overton till Thursday week The excitement in the valley has Somewhat subsided.

PENTYRCH. On Monday morning, between nine and ten o'clock, another explosion occurred in the Llan Colliery, Pentyrch, belonging to Messrs Booker By this lamentable calamity 12 persons were killed, whilst a number were severely injured. The ex- plosion was, fortunately, confined to a portion of the workings in what is known as the Bras Vein, and at the time there were 150 men in the pit. The accident is accounted for by one of the colliers striking into an old gob, from which a quantity of gas escaped, and, as the man was working with a naked light, the gas became ignited. The collier Iluded to had a miraculous escape. All the dead and injured were recovered by midday. Naturally, the event has caused excitement and expressions of sympathy.

The centre of gravity—the lowest button on a Quaker's vest. Baron Rothschild, through whom the secret negotiation for the loan to the Khedive, which gives England a virtual protectorate in Egypt, was carried on, will be raised to the peerage. Ex-Colonel Valentine Baker has been occupying hisipare time in prison by writing a work on the Russian advance in Ivhiva. Several firms have refused to publish it, but it is now to be brought out by a house in the West-end Few men under- stand this subject better than Mr. Baker, for ho has. bad personal experience il. Persia and Central \sia. SMALL EXTRAVAGANCES —If any who read these les are conscious that their pockets are made of Such materials that whatever money is put into them Will burn a hole until it gets out. 1 would advise them, whenever they take the air, to leave their money at home, or. better still, to keep an exact account of every halfpenny they spend. It is as- dnishtng no" foolish small extragavances appear, hen they have to be put down in black and Nwhite, af>r the temptation te indulge in them is oyer. A. d they must be put down in detail, and not con- veniently classed together under the general head- of" sundries" The item "sundries" is never uitted into well-kept household accounts. No -■? who has not tried it would believe what a check is upon personal expenditure to keep a thorough mont of money spent, and not o ly a check, but a p for prices may be compHrfd. and thus lessons 'earned from experience.—CasselVs Family Moga- zine- STRIKE OF CAB PROPRIETORS AT WOLVER- HAMPTON—The well-to-do cabowners in Woher- hampton have contributed 701, towards the support of the poorer cabowners, and have promised another 70l on Monday. They have also entered into a Compact i 'to which they bind themselves to let out 110 vehicle from their private yards for anything but fllnerals or marriages until thew*ich committee pro- *• !se to recommend a shilling tariff for the first mile, 'the greatest^ inconvenience is experiencef: in the J lJWn. The snow is on the gfound, ypt no vehicle "n be hired for any ordinary daily use i 4

In the course of boring the tunnel under the River Severn a new coal basin. totally unknown until now to geologists, and unconnected with any of the coal series in the district, has been roache t. A full-length figure^of Oliver Cromwell appears in a niche amongst the sovereigns of England trom William the Conqueror to Queen Victoria, in front of the facade of Bradford Town Hall. Professor Blackie the other night informed the natives of Skye. at their annual soiree in Glasgow, that the Celtic chair might now be regarded as an accomplished fact. for the subscriptions now amonnted to 70002, and he did not despair of yet getting 10,000[. It is rarely in his long life that Dr. Price, Pouty- pridd. has been outwiited but a few days ago he appears to have met his match. He was met on the road by a homely-looking fellow, who said to him, I want to speak '0 you, doctor, about my wile —what will you charge, sir, for repairing my wife." "What is the matter with her, lad ?" *aid the doctor, and with that both. wont into a public- house. The excellent Welsh gentleman called for a pint of beer for his friend, and both were soon stated. Yes," doctor, said the man, I do want you to • repair my wife, what will you charge ?" at the same time drinking his beer. "Well," re- plied the doctor, "you know my charge, a guinea." What?" said the man with his wife out of're pair,' a guinea, did you say I only paid 7s. 6d. for her new—the price of the marriage license—and I am not going to pay so much as that for repair- ing." He then hurriedly left the public-house, leaving the doctor to pay for the beer. KINAHAN'S L.L. WHISKY.—-This celebrated and most delicious old mellow spirit is the very Creltm of Irish Whiskies, in quahty unrivalled, perfectly'pure, and more wholesome than the finest Cognac Brandy. Note the words Kinahans L.L." on seal, label, and cork. Wholesale Depot, 20, Great Titchfield-street, Oxford-street, London, W. IHI-.OAT AFFECTIONS AND HOARSENESS.—All sut- fering" froru irritation of the throat and hoarseness wili l;u ii^rfe.'tblv surprised at the almost immediate relief afforded by the use of Brown s Bronchial Trochca." These famous lozenges 11.1'" now solu by most iespeotable chemists in this country at Is I'd per box. People troubled with a hacking toti^'h," a "slight cold," or bronchial affections, can- Dot try them too soon, as similar troubles, if allowed to progress, result in seriaus Pulmonary and Asthmatic auctions. Ses that the wards Brown's Bronchial Troches" are on the Government Stamp areund ench box.—Manufactured by JOlIN 1. BROWN & SONS, Boston, United States. Depot. 493 Oxford-street LOSDOA.

COUNTY MAGISTRATES' COURT. Monday. December 6th. Before H. C. FRYER, ESQ. VAGRANCY. Daniel Rees and John Wood were charged with vagrancy on Saturday, and were committed to Cardigan gaol for 14 days' imprisonment.

ABERYSTWYTH BOARD OF GUARDIANS. 4 The fortnightly meeting of the board was held at the Union Workhouse on Monday morning. The chair was taken by Mr H. C. Fryer, and there were also present Messrs J W. Szlumper C.E., T. Hugh Jones, David Davies (Llanilar), John Morgan (Bwadrain), Thomas Smith (Gelmast). John Jen. kins, John Jones (Tre'rddol), Abraham James. Richard Morris. John Morgan (Gwarallt), Peter Jones, John Jones (Bridge End), James Morgans, rhomas Davies (Vaenor Lower), John Evans, William Jones. J. Paull, Hugh Hughes, jun Hugh Hughes (clerk to th" board). David Jones (assistant clerk) Morris Jones and Jacob Roberts (medical officers). The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. FINANCIAL. Out-door relief during the past fortnight:—Mr T G. Thomas, Aberystwyth district. 337 paupers, Genou'rgiyn district. 340 paupers, 67/. 5s Od Mr Joseph Mor- gan. liar district. 227 paupers, SOl. 10s. 4d. Balance in the bank due to the board, 179/. 2s. 5d. The master (Mr David Thomas) reported thai there were 64 inmates in the house, 57 being th, number during the corresponding ppriod oflast year. Number of vagrants relieved during tre past fortnight, 23 number durmg the corresponding period of last year, 13 CHRISTMAS. Mr Szlumper proposed, Mr Jones (Bridge End) spcond. Ii, "nd it was formally carried that the usual Christmas dinner should be provided for the in- mates of the House. THE MONTHLY STATEMENTS. The Clerk remarked that ho had only received seven monthly statements instead of thirfy. The return from the parish of Aberystwyth show d that the amount uncollected at the end of i st month was 9351 3s. 5Jd th.; sum of 226/. 6s. lOJd had been since collected, leaving a recoverable balance of 70P-1. 16s. 7d. NOTICE OF MOTION. Mr Morgan (Gwaratlt"), GAVE notice that at the next meeting of the hoard he shonld move that n memorial he forwarded to the court of Qusrter Spssions-praying that a new County Valuation for tho county be prepared. There was no other business, and after disposing of the relief lis IS, flIP bllart adiourned. <

Shipowners will do well to pay attention to paragraph tour, section tour, at the Merchant Shipping Act, 1875. it is there provided tbat vWnHti ot British ships who neglect to register the names of persons entrusted witn their management shall be liable to a bne ot bOOt. each time a ve»»ei whuse managing agent is not registered leaves a port in the United Kingdom after Lbø first of laat month; and, what u must important, tbe Board of Trade anuounce that they will entoice the penalties. The London Necropolis Company has constructed some coffins upon a new system, the oujeci of which is to haste u the dissolution ofthe body to its original elements more rapidly than it can take place under the existing plan, Mr Seymour iiadeu's suggestions as to tile use of baskets appear open to borne objections winch are met by the plan of this company. The new coffins, which aieeun* structed ot compressed pulp held together with wood< n fillets, present a similar appearance to ordinary coffins, and are just as substantial until they are put into the earth. The damp soon has an effect upon tne pulp, which soitens and (alls away, leaving the eatth to act upou the body. Tne Marquis of Towusheud has followed up his recent adbesiou to the principles of the United Kingdom Alliance by consenting to join the Good iempUrs. The Marchioness will al.-o join. A new Ludge will be opened in a few days, at bÏ8 Lordship's seat, Raynbam Hall, Noriulk, and it is understood that the Marquis will accept one of the chief offices in It. The application to the Grand Lodge tor authority to open the proposed Ludge, sets forth the beliet of the signatories thai toe Good Templar Order is well calculated to exteud the blessings of sobriety and morality, and to promote the welt-being of mankind, mm

LOCAL MINING INTELLIGENCE. (From the Mining World.) EAST VAN (1st Dec.)—We are still pushing on the 25 west of eiu lae shaft and are now within 24 fms. of getting un .T the new shaft. The shaft- m n have been en/IL'^ 1 this month repairing and re-timbering the adit level, raising stones for build- ing block under winding and pumping gear, and cutting foundations for the same; the masons are now bu-y budding the f, undatiom. We exp ct to huve the machinery all in the mine in a few days, when no time shall be lost in fixing them a ¡d setting then to work.—W. WILLTAMS. WEST ESGAIR LLE (2 = D Dee.)—The sharp frost we have had for the last few days has checked our .progress on surface, but not stopped us. On S'tnr- day~next we intend to fend out samples of blende and copper. The 20-fm. level driving wes i- in better ground, and we have had some fine speci mens of blende ore fr.-m it. The winze will be through to the 20, I expect within a week's time — J. DAVIS. TLYIVLIMMON (1st Doc )—F rid ay last being pny :(1 setting day the following b irgiins were let :— The new shaft to sink below the 24-fm. level to 6 men for one month, at 20/. per fm; no change in the lode as yet, present depth 4 fins. 3 ft. The 24-fm level to drive east of Hughes' winze to 6 men, at 81 10s. per fm. lode produces very go .d s«vin« work The 12-fm b-ve to drive west of engine shaft by 2 i men, at 51. per fm. no change here worthy of ntice since last week. A cirin. to drive we-t ot lIughl's' winze to G men, at 61. per fm.: lode pro duces saving work. The drift east-of this winz I have suspended and set to G men a stupe in the back thereof, at 3/. 10s. per fm lode produces about ton of lead ore per fm. A stope o"er drift west of winze has been let to 4 men, at 3/. 10s. p' r fm.; lo te produces J ton per fm. A stope in the baclc of the 12-45 tm past uf npw shaft has be n let to 12 mei. at 3/. 10s. per fm the lode yi. Ids 1- ton of lead "1'" per fm. A cross-cut to drive north of the adit level to six men, at 71. t'ts. per fm ground a little easier for progress. Owing to hard frost which durmg the pa"t week has been daily getting more sever, scarcely anything has been done towards dressing, but w. are pushing on as well as possible under the circumstances and have so far kept our pumping-wheel going.—J GARLAND. RHETDOL (27th Nov )—No change has t ken place in the mine since last week's report. Th. led- in the 30 continues to produce a good strong mixture of blendp Th rise in thl" back of aeJir wil1 yield upwards of 1 ton of blende per fm.—J. HWGE. TTLLWfD (211d Dec )—The ground in the 30 cross- cut south is very stiff an.) sparry for driving, and progress ill slow We are gone through the point from which the water was coming, and the end is now dry. Some spots of luad and spar in the elay- slate, but we are not into the lode, as yet. In the cross-cut north in the 20 very fair progress is being made and the ground looking remarkably favourable containing branches of spar, carbonate of lime. and spots of bad and mundic. It is very likely that the lode may underlay more below the adit than it does in the adit level, if so, we shall be in th- lode sooner than we expect, d. Th' re is no improvement in the S'ope in the 20 west of winz^; unless it improves very soon it will not be worth while to continue it at this point just now, although there is a large piece of ground overhead, which ought to be tried; however, of this you shall be advised in due course. The stope over the south-west level ill not quite so productive at the present as usual, owing to a cross bard bar of ground falling in from the eastern end but this I think will be of short duration and in all probability it will improve again soon, now pro- ducing about 10 cwts of lead ore per fm. Our sur- face operations, in common with our neighbours, have been improved during the last 9 days in con sequence of frost; but we are doing a little, and hope soon to have a change in the weather.— J. PAULL. GROGWINION (29th Nov.)—There has been no change of importance in either of the ends or stopes above the intermediate level during tho month consequently I have nothing new to report from this part o< the mine, but I am very pleased to in- form you that we have effe ted the communication between the intermediate and deep adit ievels wl.ich has afforded the required ventilation and will enable us in the future to work the mine more extensively and economically than we have hitherto been able to do. We shall nuw, as soon as piactic ble, com- mence to drive three new levels both east and west of the shaft for the purpose of opening up new stopes. and from which I hope in II comparatively short time to be able to increase our monthly returns We sell on 1st December for the last four weeks 70 tons of lead ore.—J. KITTO. MONYDD GORDDU (2nd Dec )-1n sinking the winze under the adit on the south or soft part of the main lode we have an important improvement. This is in addition to that on the west, valued at 251 pH fm. and as this winze is considerably in advance of the 12 east, our prospects th. re are very hopeful. Some nice brandies of solid lead crossing the end towards the south lode at the adit We are safe for a good paying lode here, I h lie v.. Good progress is made in sinking the winze 9 f'. south in the last 9 days. Dressing machinery work- ing first-class, and we shall soon be in the market with a sampling.—R. ROWSE.