The Merthyr Telegraph and General Advertiser for the Iron Districts of South Wales

GLAMORGAN SIII RE M ICilAELVl AS I QUARTER SESSIONS, 1871. I "T^TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the next GENERAL QUARTER SESSIONS of the PEACE for the said County will be held at the Tows PEACE for the said County will be held at the Tows HALL, SWANSCA, on TUESDAY, the 17th day of OCTOBER, I 1^71, at Half-past Eleven o'clock in the forenoon. All Appeals and Traverses must be entered before the opening of the Court. At Twelve o'Clock the Justices I Will proceed with the business relating to the Rating and Expenditure of the County, and also to the Constabulary. Appeals will then be tried, and Prisoners committed to the House of Correction at Swansea, or bailed to appear or trial. The Sessions will be held by Adjournment at the TOWN HALL, CAP-OIFF, on THURSDAY, the 19th day of OCTOBER, 1871, at Eleven o'clock in the forenoon, for trial of Pri- soners in the County Gaol, at Cardiff, or bailed to appear for trial. All Jurors, or persons subpeeaaed or bound by recog- nuances, are requested to attend such Sessions at the days and times aforesaid. Claims on the County Stock must be delivered at my Office fourteen days before the Sessions. No costs will be allowed unless taxed at the ttme Sessions. Depositions are to be sent to me by the 13th day of October, T871. THOMAS I) ALTO X, Clerk of the Peace. Cardiff, Sept. 20th, 1S71. 4732

TO BUILDERS. PERSONS desirous of Contracting for the -L Erection of a THIRD-CLASS POLICE STATION at Ystalyfera, near Swansea, may examine the plans and specifications at my Office, No. 6, Working-street, Cardiff. Tenders to be sent endorsed "Ten'ters for Police Station "—addressed to me on or before the 10th of OCTOBER, '871. The Justices do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any Tender. Each Tender to contain the names of two Sureties. ."U] THOS. DALTON, Cardiff, Sept. 20th, 1371. Clerk of the Peace. GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. SUNDA Y AT THE SEA SIDE. -VVEI"Y SATURDAY, until OCTOBER 28th -FA inclusive, EXCURSION PASSENGERS will be Booked by certrain Trains, from NEWPORT, CARDIFF, PONTYPOOL, liHYMN-EY JUNCTION', AbEKDAE" and MICRTUYR, to i%.i;EitYSENVITa and TENliV, returning on MONDAY following of departure CHEAP RETLltN* TICKETS available for 14 days will also be issued on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from NEWPORT, RUYMXEY JU.SCTIOX, and MSKTHVB to ABEHY.-IWITU. For Fare-s and full particulars, see hand bills. 4700 Paddington Station. J. GRI EPSON, General Manager -_4". ^R WEST AI L \VAY. GREAT \VESTEt{:{ LAST CHEAP EXOURSION OF THE SEASON. Dou-n on SA1 URDA Y. and Back on MONDA Y: OX SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 th, 1S71, An EXCURSION TRAIN wil leave MERTHYR at 9.40, LLW YDCOED at 9 55, ABERXAXT at 9.50, HIRWA IX,"at 10 5. IIOR SWAXSEA, LLAXELLV, PEMBUEV, KID- 1TELLV, tERRYSIDE, CARKARTHE.V Jl*XCTIOV '■MAKTHES TOWN-, ST. CLEARS. WHITLIVD VIP' BBBTU U.)AD, CLARBBSTON- ROAD, LLXVERVORDWEST and ing J.lù:'i!J,\ y FARES FROM EITHER STATION" Available ""vvaillib^TJT from Saturday to A including Monday. 10th October. To Swansea 3 I' To Llane'ly, Pembrey, Kid- welly, Ferrysido, Carmar- then June., or Carmar- tlien Town 4 r. r r To St. Clears, Whitland, or -Narberth Road 5 0 r To Clarbeston Road, Haver- fordwest. or New'.Milford 6 0 r SS~ Tickets <not transferable; may be obtained at th September.6 &UU0I,S °D and Monday, the Utu Early application is recommended to ensure tu nm vision of tne necessary accomraod ition P «« •iVi?at*Uri'luy •3ionda>" Excursion Tickets i-e o«H- ssssss; INAU <¥»* charged^ °ther SUti0n' the fuU ^>*11 £ For t!t-, For tl.3 accommodation of Excursionists who mav b- desirous of remaining longer at the respective T0L5" Excursion 'rrain'onSaturdIv thel^" V? Tiin^'ol^ve^wMiifonl^ andincluding the 10th October Sunda> wepiet* UP l° One Small I'acka^e of Luggage only ado wed Neath, September, ls7i IMPORTANT NOncT £ 12,900,000 ™XG'Guaran- X TEEU BX GOVERXMEN-T are to be allotted in various sums upwards tn *•>,•> im Any person, by investing £ 1 in thi, /,„? £ -0,000. ment transaction, mav obtain £ -o 000 V™ p Uove.rn" .whic,i will be sent apply by letter. J.A.RLNtlv, >o. 14, Duke-street, Adelphi, London, W C. — 473.3 READ THE "WARNING VOICE." A SPECIAL WORK for PRIVATE IX- SIRTJCIION, by HKXUY SMITH "M D of the University of Jena. The Warning v Men (ICO pages gives the g We ,0 Youn» New Special Treatment and only cure of Xerrous Debility, painful dreams mental and physical depression, palpitations of the heart noises in the head and ears, ^decision, impaired s.Vht an me- mory, indigestion, loss of energy :\nd appetite uains in the back, tinndity, self-distrust, dizziness, love of soli ude groundless fears, local wetness, musenlar relaxation ic which, if neglected, end 111 consumption & premature death' Gives prescriptions and instructions by which thousands have been restored to health and vigour. With New Chapter on the Absurdity of Galvanism or Elcctrieitv for the Cure of Nervous Debility. Contains manv Icttm frS sudcrers who have tried the so-called remedies withoS medicine, provmg that u Electricity Will Not Cura, ILLUSTRATED with Cases and Testimonials from grateful patients, WITH MEANS OP CUME VSED is each case. The Warning \01ce (10,0o0 copies of which are printed for Free Circulation; will be sent in an euve'ppe free by post to any address, secure from observation on receipt of two stamps. 1 Address, Dr. H. Smit 8, Burton-credent, Loudon, W.C. IMPORTANT TO COUNTRY PATIENTS. Consult a London Physician, by Letter, without Fee Br. H. SMITH will for the bcuelit of those sulfcring from Nervous Debility. &c., on receiving a description of their case, send his written opinion, with advice and directions for the most successful treatment and cure. 4655 Address, Dr. H. Smith, 8, Burton Crescent, London, W.C. TYDFIL SCHOOL, MERTHYR. A MIDDLE CLASS GRAMMAR AND COMMERCIAL SCHOOL. Head MasterEVAW WILLIAMS, M.A. Assistant Master: J. ILSON (Certiiica.ted in Science.) The studies are divided into two courses 1. -Th8 English Course, which erabraces the subjects necessary for all Mechanical Engineering and Aleieautile Pursuits. ■>.—The Classier,I Court*, which includes the Greek, Latin, and French Languages; the Higher Mathematics* and certain Brancnes of Science, and prepares for the Middle Class Civil Service, Science, and Professional Preliminary Examinations, and for admission into the Throiigical Colleges and Universities. Boarders (quarterly, weekly, and daily', as well a* Day Pupils, may be admitted at any time durmo- the quarter Terms, &c., on application, personally or by letter at the above address. 4G05 COUNTY GAOL, CARDIFF. ALL Persons deuirinsr to Contract for the following PROVISIONS for the next Three Months are requested to send Sealed Tenders to the Gaol at Twelve o'clock on FKIDAY, the 29th SEPXEM BH.R, 1*71' the Contract to commence on Sunday, the loth October and to continue in force until the Saturday iIJImediakly pre- ceding the Epiphany General Quarter Sessions for the County. Best Beef without bone; per lb "Flour SAck Oatmeal per Cwt. Mottled Soap Yellow Soap „ Salt SPIITPEAS PER"BUSHEI Coals be-it screenel) delivered per Ton Small Coal jt Leather Printing The Terms of Payments are Cash, at the close of the Quarter Sessions subsequent to the termination of the Contract. [1735 Quarter Sessions subsequent to the termination of the Contract. [1735 J735 HESRY WRENN, Governor. IA DRAYMAN WANTED. IF ANTED, a Steady Young Man as DRAY- T f MAN. -Apply by letter or on the Premises, Snip BREWERY, Merthyr Tydfil. 27th Sept. 1371. 4754 CLOSED UPPERS. \YT ANTED, a respectable Lad as an APPREN- \YT ANTED, a respectable Lad as an APPREN- Merthyr to J- Lououos, Bridge Street, GENERAL SERVANT WANTED. WANTED, a GEN ARAL SERVANT.— Appiy at No. 3, Courtland Terraci, Merthyr. 4755 WET NURSE. WANT EI), by a Healthy Young Woman, a Situation as WET >iLT.RSE, whose infant is a iortnigut old.-Apply to MAKV KOBERTS, Drift House Ynysfach, Merthyr Tydfil. Sept, 27th, 1^71. 4743 BARGOED INN, DERI. MR. DANIEL WATKIN DAVIES begs to announce that his ANNUAL HUNT DINNER will take place on MONDAY, OCTOBER 2nd, 1871 In- tended Two Packs of HOllnds.-Tickcts, One Shillins and Sixpence each. 4742 ADKIEL'S ALMANAC for 1872: "the Z Year of Discord."—N B. It sold 85,000 Copies last season. Also the Companion to Zadkiel's Almanac," which contains Articles by Zadkiel and others, and the Ephemeris for 1672, ready ou 1st November. Price for each 6a.—J. G. BEJIGKK, London. 4750 MR. EDWARD LAWRANCE, Professor of Music .Copservatorium of Music, Leipzig, and Organist of St David s Church, Merthyr, begs to announce that he LL.8L MED his Professional Duties on MONDAY APOUST 7th, 1871. Aberdare and Cefn, Ac., &C., visited every week. For terms apply at 2, Courtland Terrace, Merthyr Mr. E. Lawrance will be happy to receive additional Pupils. 2, Courtland Terrace, Merthyr, July 1st, 1871. 4634 NOTICE. THE FOURTH ANNUAL MEETING of mvlsSR0YAL ks* SOUTH WALES FI*IhNDIA SOCIETY Registered Pursuant to Act of Parliament, will be held at the XE.MFEKAN'CE tiALL, N EWFUUI, on MONDAY, OCTOBER 2nd, 1871 com- mencmg at 3 o clock, p m. y A PUBLIC MEETING will be held at 7 o'clock in the Evening, at the above Hall. 4ï;H BY ORDER OF THE COMMITTEE. LEND, in To^5~5rCountrv fiom ilOO and upwards, for a term of years 6n personal security. Interest live per cent. -Vlso several sums on Mortgage of Freehold or leasehold'Property at three and a naif per cent. No commission cllrged Apply to Messrs. litVAX, 10, Lincoln's-inn Fieldsf Lon- UU' 4705 S 0 H 0 JL, A S T I O. BELLE YUE VILLA, CEFN. MISS SADLER RES;,E1 WSSTVA, annum 1 £ 30 Junior Vup;ls 27 Xjittlc Doys under V years 2cJ. Subjects Thorough English, Music, French, Drawin" and Dancing. t" Music Master \fr r French and Drawing do I". "JIUùl PROPOSED TE.STrMOXIAL^TO MRS. MONTGOMERY fAngharad GtcentJ. A WORKING-CLASS COMMITTEE has senting to rendered, in time and skill, as an accomidishP ^8p-Uen in Concerts, .tc for the help of VurkhTJ Vf n J F'STE suffered from accidents or disease who have The Committee think that their Foil™ „ others will agree with them that no Udv7,Tn™ T™ a"d of a practical manifestation of good will thln S^lr- Movrr.oMEitv, and thev trust that in the contemplated object they will receiva atenerouTa'ud general co-operation. oc"t-rous ana On behalf of the CommiLtee, HENRY JONES. •t'j, i wynjrodin, Treasurer. ILLIAM JAM lis DAV'IES, Merthyr, August ulii} 1671^ ^ierthYr> Secretary. WAREANTED SODA WATER &. LEMONADE MACHINERY. A Complete Flant jitted '.J.'1 and put to Work for £35 Os. O1'. LLOYD, EANSOME, & Co., An E prcpan;J to supply the above iUACHlNEiii of the best description, (VUV priVp i aad IUuJS". with BB.AMAGH t J-T if lua,u bljy may earn from Twelve with tHj«U|'i0U!tl,S per Week (ILIriUg the summer months with this 1 lant. Receipts for all £ ratecl Urinks given to purchasers. Deterred payments when required. LLOYD & Co., HATCHAM ROAD, CANTERBURY ROAD, LONDON, S.E. 4693 THE LATE FIRE AT CASSELL, SMITH, I- SO, Fenchurch Street, London. CASSELL, SMITH &. Uo. beg to state that notwithstanding the large destruction of property, including warehouse, stock and machinery, by the Fire oil their premises, so. Fenchurch Street, on the morning of the 31st ult, all their books and pape'.s of value have been preserved, and business is being carried on without interruption. All orders for original packages of Teas have been executed direct from their bonded stocks without any delriy. They also immediately secured temporary warehouses, where they h ive fitted up the necessary machinery for their L'acket Tea. and Coffee trade. CASSELL, SMITH & Co. wish to thank their friends for the kin'l forbearance manifested where any delay in receiving goods has occurred, and have pleasure in stating that they are. now prepared co execute all orders with promptness. Temporary- Warehouse—12, Crescnt, Hiin&rie>. Ternpaz.ir.y Oj/ices—80, Ifenchurch, Street, hundoll. SeiA. 22iid, k 71. TEA AGENCY.—To place CASWELL'S wvll- JL known TEAS and COFFEES within the reach of every Family in the Kingdom, Agents are required in every Neighbourhood not yet fully supplied. Fur Terms, apply to CAS.-SELL, S.UITII A Co., 80, Fen- church Street, London. 471, COUNTY PRISON, SWAMSEAT NOTICE. ALL Persons willing to CONTRACT for SUP- PLYING the following ARTICLES, for the use of the Pusoneis coniined in Lile above Prison up to EPIPHANY next, are requested to deliver Sealed Tenders at the Office of Mr. GEO. JIOWEX Clerk of the Magistrates, on MONDAY, the 2nd OCTOB>;«, 1871, before Twelve o'Ciock at Noon, viz.: Good Flour, ground through and through, at per Sack. Through, and through Bituminous Coals, Small Engine ditto, at per tori delivered. Beef, coaise piecea (without bone), at per lb Ox Heads, it per head. Samples of the Flour should be sent in with the Tenders. By order of the Visiting Justices, W. COX, Governor. 2LIi 4751 BOROUGH OF MERTHYR TYDFIL. ^"OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ALEX- -L" ANDRR PULLING, Sergeant-at-Law, and JOSIAH REES, Esquire, Barrister-at-Law, the Barristers appointed to REVISE THE LISTS OF VOTERS, in the Election of Two Members of Parliament for the Borough of Merthyr Tydfil, or or.e of such Barristers, will hold a Court for the purpose of Revising such Lists, at the TEMPERANCE HALL ABERDARE, on TUESDAY, the 3rd day of OCTOBER next, at Ten o'clock in the Forenoon, to revise the Lists of the Parishes of Aberdare and Llanwonno, and at the VESTRY ROOM, MERTHYR TYDFIL, on WEDNESDAY, the 4th day of OCTOBER next, at Ten o'clock in the Forenoon, to re- vise the Lists of the Parishes of Merthyr Tydfil and Vaynor, at which Courts the respective Overseers of the Poor are to attend, and produce the Lists of Voters, and all Rates made for the Relief of the Poor of their res- pective Parishes, between the 5th day of JANUARY and the last day of JULY, in the present year and also all Documents, Papers, and Writings, in their possession custody, or power, touching any matter necessary for Revising the said lists, or they will become liable to a Penalty not exceeding £5. JOHN MORGAN, Merthyr Tydfil, Town Clerk of the said Borough. I 20th September, 1371, L. R. LUMLET, APPRAISER, 29, VICTORIA STREET, MERTHYR TTDFIL. ESTIMATES PREPARED. Work in all branches of the Building Trade Measured and Valued. Dilapidations and Cost o Repairs made up at Reasonable Charges. 46J9 WHEN YOU ASK FOR GLENFIIilLI) STARCH SEE THAT YOU GET IT, As Inferior Kinds are often Substituted for the sake of extra profits, 4G02 SEASON 1871. J. W. GuixN, FAMILY GROCER, FLOUR, CORN, AND PROVISION MERCHANT, SOLE AGENT FOR BASS & CO.'S PALE AND BURTON ALES. GUINNESS'S DUBLIN STOUT. YV. H A. GILBEY, Wine Importe and Distillers. DAILEY i CO., Lemington So Water and Lemonade. J. W. G. would respectfully intimate to his Patrons that he has now in Store a large and well selected Stock of Fine BURTON ALES Arm DUBLIN STOUT, Also EXTRA STOUT in Firkins 9 Gallons, suitable for small Families. WHOLESALE STORES-TAFF VALE RAILWAY STATION. Carriage Paid to any Station in South Wales, 6 8, HIGH STREET, OPPOSITI THE POST OFFICE. 4607 APPLICATIONS FOR AGENCIES to be made the SECRETARY, cr to MR. E. PROSSEB, Brighton Park, Clifton, Bristol. pROVINCIAL INSURANCECOMP ANY (Established 1852). CAPITAL 9200,000. FIRE CLAIMS PROMPTLY SETTLED. LIFE CLAIMS PAID THIRTY DAYS After production of proofs of death. LIFE AND FIRE CLAIMS PAID: Upwards of HALF A MILLION STERLING. ACCUMULATED LIFE FUND In 1865, £ 89.865. In 1870, £ 153,557. LIFE PREMIUM INCOME £ 35,584. CHAIRMAN THOMAS BARNES, ESQ., Of Farnworth, near Bolton, and the Quinta, Salop. ROBERT WILLIAMS, SECRETARY. CHIEF OFFICES Wrexham and London. 4740 SUN LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY Thrcadneedle-street, London. ESTABLISHED 1810. MANAGERS: JOSEPH HOARE, Esq., Chairman. Right Hon "William Bercsford Charles R Littledale Esq Phillip Pleydell Bouverie, Esq Rd Biddulph Martin, Esq Walter W Burrel, Esq Alfr«d Montgomery,'Esq Walter W Burrel, Esq Alfred Montgomery, Eaq Edward Dent, Esq Frederie* 11 Norman Esq George W'odehouse Currie, Esq Edward Howley Palmer Esq Russel Ellice, Asa Bric» Hugh Pearse, (•Jsq' Harrie Morton Farquhar, Esq Charlei Richard Pole Esq Walter Uandolph Farquhar, Esq Lambort Pole. Esq Harrie Morton Farquhar, Esq Charles Richard Pole Eso Walter Uandolph Farquhar, Esq Lambort Pole. Augustus T Hamilton, Esq Geo. Sclater-Booth, Esa M P Capt Henry G Hamilton, R.K. Oswald-A. Smith Esn Lt-Col James M Hogg, M.P. Henry R Tomkinson, Esq H F Shaw Lefavre, Esq H F Shaw Lefavre, Esq Persons assuring now participate in Eighty per cent, of the profits, which are distributed every five years according to the conditions of the Society's prospectus. Policies can be effected at Annual, Half-yearly, or Quarterly lu premiums the rates will be found to be especially low for young lives. ° The Security offered by this Society is undoubted, a copy of the Revenue Account and Balance Sheet, published in accordance with the Act of Parliament, may be obtained on application. JOHN G. PRIESTLEY, Actuary. AGENTS: MERTHYR Mr D PRICE. DOWLAIS JJR FRED L ATKINS. Aberdare—Mr H J Hollier I Llandaff—Mr J Howe Aberafon ,'I'aibach Mr D E Llandovery—Mr Evans Jones Hanelly—Mr C N Broom Abergavenny—Mr R Rees Lampeter—Mr D Thomas Brecon—.Mr John Evans and Neath—Mr David Glass and Mr Mr W. It. Price G'has Old Briton Ferry— Mr Chas. Old Narberth—Mr Thomas Lewis Bridgend—Mr F H Strowger Pontypool—Mr R Greenway Cardiff-Mr J. Jenkins I Pembroke Dock-Mr F Trewent Cowbridge—Mr John Parsons Portadown—.Mr David Smith Crickhowell—Mr VV Lewis Swansea—Mr Wm Edmund and Carmarthen—Mr John 1) White Mr Joshua Griffiths Cardigan—Mr J Evans Tenby—Mr John Phelps Chepstow—Mr James Coles Usk—Mr John Edwards -Knighton—Mr W Collis 4749

TO CORRESPONDENTS. The Daily Neivs and School Boards in our next. "The Attack on the Weaker Sex," Lylnney- The letter received does not in the slightest degree hear on the subject, but is simply personal abuse, and a tissue of unfounded implications. Besides, the writer has used a name to which he has no claim, and on this ground alone his letter is un- deserving of consideration.

THE LAW-MAKERS OF VAYNOR. ONE of the amusements created by recent legisla- tion is the' institution of local Parliamentg. Our School Boards are veritable legislative assemblies, having power to frame laws, and then .to pass them up to ".My lords of the Education Department for confirmation or otherwise. Every parish bi<» and little, may therefore have its corps legislatif with power to issue edicts for the weal or the woe of its inhabitants. Accordingly, the parish of Vaynor, the greater portion of which was once declared by a local Divine to be beyond the pale of civilization, has its little Parliament, and the world is occasionally enlivened with the eloquence of its members. Like the human hand the symbol of power, this Parliament has but five members, and these again differ in size, in strength, and especially in the number and flexi- bility of their joints. One of them in particular seems to be afflicted with rheumatism, for he sel- dom stirs, being apparently on the Board for "no other reason than that he was elected to the honour. The others are mora or less able to perform their functions, even if they lack the grace of motion which would entitle them to universal admiration. If we could only look upon such a Board or local Parliament as a mere theatre set up for the public amusement, we might be content to grin or to groan, juat as the scene becomes comic or tragic, but, unhappily for all concerned, thi3 Board represents or misrepresents a considera- ble population, and has it in its power to perpetrate very gross injustice, if it have a mind to do it. We have just had a specimen of the recklessness with which it seems resolved to act, and we hope the Nonconformists of that parish will lay it to heart. The Vaynor School Board has resolved to support church schools out of the parish rates. This is the Ion- and short of their most recent legis- lation. At their last meeting Mrs CRAWSHAY the only sound Liberal on the Board, moved a resolu- tion to the effect that this should not be done. She protested against the proposal to apply the rates to such a purpose as unjust. The Noncon- formists of both Merthyr and Vaynor are deeply indebted to Mrs Crawshay for the noble atand she has taken in defence of their principles. Had she herself been a dissenter, such a course, however praiseworthy, would only have been such as we should be entitled to expect her to adopt but when it is remembered that she is not a dissenter her conduct must commend her all the more to the esteem and gratitude of the whole district. Speaking at the Vaynor Board MRS CRAWSHAY sttsured her fellow-members of her sincerity by throwing out a challenge which not one of them had the pluck to accept. "I should not mind she said, "myself undertaking the whole payment which may be required for this purpose for a twelvemonth from the day the seal is affixed to our bye-laws rather than be a party to passing so unjust a measure as the enforced payment of fees for dei.o.ninational teaching by those who abhor such ;eaching." This was a noble challenge, in every vay worthy of a representative of the people. But Mrs. CRAWSHAY had no wish even to seem to insult her fellow-members. They might be generous boo. Why not try them ? Accordingly, she sup- plemented this offer with a sentence commencing with an ominous "but." But," she added, 1 think I should hardly show the respect and esteem I truly feel for each of my colleagues unless I gave them the opportunity of joining with me so far as the payment of fees for one child each for a twelve- month." We can easily imagine the blank look of dismay which the several male members of that little Parliament would suddenly cast at each other each one feeling for his purse lest the fair enchan- tress should conjure it to the surface, and extract its contents upon the spot. And why this challenge ? The reason assigned is very straightforward and very sensible. I feel sure," adds Mrs CRAWSHAY, "that those who live that length of time will then understand the working of School Board schools better, and that either by legislation or otherwise such light will be thrown on the subject as will enable us all to pull together with less sacrifice of feeling than at present. None of us paid a farthing for our seats here, and unless I strangely miscalculate, each member will rejoice with me in having it in our power to show we appreciate the compliment paid us in our election and at the same time to prove how dear to us are the feelings and interests of our constituents." One would have imagined that from mere gallantry the three gentlemen thus openly challenged would have sprung to their fect, and closed with the offer but catch them. Ready to spend the ratepayers' money, they take good care of their own. "We have no objection," they seemed to reply, "to compel any number of people to pay against their conscience, but catch us napping when you propose to touch our own pockets." It was not Mrs. CRAWSHAY who said, Just put forth thine hand, and touch all that he hath, and see if he will not curse thee to thy face," but we should not be sur- prised if she remembered these words after seeing the dismayed faces of the three members, whose breath her challenge had so completely taken away. We can the more easily imagine this, for the good lady was provokingly tantalising. Not content with having fairly spitted them, and held them up in wriggling tortures, she even smiled, and added to her challenge an assertion of her confidence in their well-known liberality. Will our readers just mark her words, and think of the state of mind in which her colleagues would listen to her 1 I, therefore, with much confidence that they will accede to my request, ask Mr. REES, Mr. D. WAT- KINS, and Mr. W. JONES, if they will each severally pay the school fees for one indigent child for one twelvemonth, and I will undertake the rest." With much confidence" forsooth it was almost too bad to add to the torments of the gallant three such a galling word of praise and yet a glimpse of their faces at the time would have been more amusing than the cattle show. Of course, they declined the challenge. Mr. DAVID WATElNa in particular smarted beyond all expression. He was the first to recover speech, but, not wishing to vent his ire on the lady chairman, he hurled mighty thunderbolts at the Portsmouth School Board which has bravely defied the Education Department, telling it to mind its own business, and intimating that at Portsmouth the rates shall not be given to Denominational Schools. In Mr. WATKINS'S estimation the Portsmouth Board betrayed dogged stubbornness." Under similar circumstances he would have betrayed dogged weakness, for he would have turned tail at once. Mr. WATKINS talked very proudly of a principle which myself and others at this Board hold dearly -that is, liberty of conscience, not only to the millionnaire in his palace, but also to the humblest peasant in his cottage." What is this principle ? Is it that money should be taken by force from poor Nonconformists to support the schools of a wealthy denomination, to whose religious tenets Nonconformists object ? Is this liberty of con- science t Or when a child of Nonconformist parents is compelled to attend a Church School under the odious brand of a conscience clause, is that "liberty of conscience?" A man who reasons in this way would be better employed in driving cows to the market than in framing laws. Moreover, for what school are these fees wanted ? For the church school at Pontstickill-a school from which the son of a Unitarian was not long since hissed and hooted because his father would riot allow him to learn the Church Catechism. There is a liberty of which Mr. DAVID WATKINS seems to know much more than liberty of conscience that is liberty to decline a challenge. For the sake of some twelve children the religious principles of the great majority of the parishioners of Vaynor are trampled under foot. Will the Nonconformists of Vaynor submit to this ? Will they prefer their purses to their principles ? Or will they stand up like men I Time will show but meanwhile we think we may assure them, that the clause with which Mr. WM. JONES attempted to take part of the sting out of the odious bye-law will not pass muster with the Education Department. If the Board pays the fees, it cannot exact as a condition that it shall have the right to enter the school to which such fees are paid. Mr. JONES might have known that the Act will not sanction this. So much for the collective wisdom of a Vaynor Senate. We shall see what the Nonconformists will say.

I BIRTH. On the 25th inst, the wife of Mr John Harpur, of London (late of Merthyr), of a daughter. —MM-—^»

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. BOARD or GUARDIANS.—The weekly meeting of this board was held on Saturday, Mr B. Kirkhouse in the chair. There was a fair attendance of guardians, but no public business transacted. INQUEsT-An inquest was held at Twynyrodin on Friday evening, before Mr G. Overton, on the body of Mary Ann Wa'ts, residing at 15, Middle Taff-street, who died the previous morning owing to fractures and other injuries sustained by the friction and consequent ignition of a box of lucifer matches which fell underneath her dress and set her under-clothing on fire. A verdict was immediately returned of Accidental death." MERTHYR MEN IN THH ASOENDANT.-We are pleas ed to learn, from the Daily News of Wednesday last, that Sir Walter Morgan, Knight (son of the late Walter Morgan, Esq., George-town, Merthyr), has been appointed Chief Justice of the High Court of Judicature at Madras, India. THE BRUCE TESTIMONIAL.—The subscribers and friends of this movement met a tCyfarthfa Castle on Tuesday after- noon, by invitation, for the purpose of inspecting the pain- tings of Mr and Airs Bruce, shortly to be presented to the Home Secretary. It is understood that the presentation will take place on as early a day as possible. LOCAL MUNIFICENCE.—Mr R. T. Crawshay, Cyfarthfa Castle, has, with the generosity so characteristic of the family, intimated to Mr Gwynne Holford, M.P., that should the Brecknockshire Agricultural Society suffer finan- cially owing to the inclemency of the weather on the days the show took place, he, for one, will subscribe £50 to the funds. Of course the announcement was received at the dinner with cheers loud and repeated. MR. ROWLAND FOTHERGILL, HENSOL CASTLE. — On Monday the deceased gentleman's remains were interred in the family vault at Pendylon church. The funeral, though private was a very large one, including all the tenants and workmen on the estate. The Rev. John Williams officiated, and the funeral arrangements were under the directions of Mr D. Rees, Cowbridge. EDOURD'S DRAWING ROOM ENTERTAINMENT.—On Satur- day and Monday this very excellent company will give vocal, instrumental, and dramatic representations at the Temperance Hall. The announcements are popular if not classical, and will include performances on a variety uf musical instruments of a rather novel kind. MR SIBBALD'S LECTURE.—This gentleman delivered a lecture on Walter Scoit last night at the Temperance Hall, and was listened to attentively by a very respectable assembly. The great novelist and poet has very many enthusiastic admirers here, if applause is any proof, and his merits received ample justice at the hands of the lecturer whose oral and critical talents are both of a high order. MADAME SHERRINGTON'S CONCERT.—This, one of the most conspicuous events of the week, came off on Tuesday evening at the Drill Hall. From an early hour the streets adjacent were thronged by men and women bent on their way thither, and at the hour of opening the hall was crowded, especially the reserved and second scats. It is unnecessary to dilate on the programme, for the encores were almost as numerous as the regular songs. Angels ever bright and fair was sung by the leading artiste with a force, expression and exquisite pathos quite in keeping with the subject, her articulation being also unusually clear and distinct. Chevalier Lemmens also displayed great powers of execution in his rendering on the mustel organ, and his beautiful display of its peculiar endowments in the playing of Rosini's overture to Schiller's William Tell was dis. tinguished by a 'brightness of style and melody which merited the plaudits showered upon him. The other artistes displayed talents not often witnessed, and it is to be hoped that their provincial tour will include another visit here. AN EVENING BEVERAG P. -CACA'OINE. -The Food Journal says A new process to which the nibs are subjected, the principal part of the oil is effectually removed, a thin beverage, well adapted for afternoon or evening use, as a substitute for tea, being the result. The flavour of Caca'oine will, in addition, be a great attraction to all. "-Each packet or tin is labelled, "JAMES Epps &. Co., Homoeo- pathic Chemists, London." Also, makers of Epps's Milky Caca'oine (Caca'oine and Condensed Milk). 4554 DUNVILLE & Co., Belfast, are the largest holders of whisky in the world. Their Old Irish Whisky is recom- mended by the medical profession in preference t( French brandy. Supplied in casks and cases for home use or ex- portation. Quotations on application to MESSRS. DUN- VILLE &Co., TFIISH ROYAL DrsmSERIES, BELFAST. 4639 MR. ALEXANDER GUNN is a gentleman too well known, both for his business capacities and warm open-handedncss, to need any eulogisticfreinarks on his departure for Exeter, but it is not too much to say that the large circle of friends by whom his good qualities are thoroughly felt and appre- ciated will wish him unalloyed success in his new sphere of action. The family have no v been resident in this town for upwards of thirty years, and the impetus they have given to its trade connection reflects great credit upon their individual exertions. The Scottish energy and industry, &o characteristic of the nation, is fully exemplified by them personally, and cannot bo too highly lauded. Their exten- sive business relations have been unexceptional^7 conducted, and that in a spirit of fairness which has happily set at naught theenmitiesand pique too often attendant upon com- mercial competition and in missing Mr Alex. Gunn, his fellow-tradesmen in Merthyr will unhesitatingly agree that they lose a friend whose integrity, diligence, and earnest practical character are, unfortunately, too rarely met with in these days of severe speculation and competition. It is to be hoped that he will be received in his new home with the respect he is justly entitled to, and doubtless he will there, as he has here, gradually gain the esteem of his fellow-tradesmen, and eventually sccure a position where he can command it by mere force of character.—We under- stand that the business will be conducted in this town by members of the same family. -0 TROEDYRHIW. ERRATUM.—The English Congregational Church Sunday school tea party alluded to in our last took place on Thursday, and not on Sunday, as accidentally reported. THE SEWAGE WORKS —On Tuesday the Merthyr Board of Health filtering beds were visited by a deputation of gentlemen from Cambridge, who inspected them with Mr Hutchinson, under whose supervision they were executed. The deputation expressed their very great satisfaction at the growth of the crops, especially looking at the fact that the commencement of the planting took place only about three months ago. The filtering areas were also analysed, and it was a noticeable fact that the disagreeable effluvium so often complained of as pertaining to sewage works unex- ceptionally. was here absent. They also took a good deal of interest in the equal distribution of the sewage and the other particulars of the system adopted. Samples of the sewage were taken by the deputation and also soaie of the effluent water—the latter being found as clear and uncon- taminated as could possibly be expected or wished. LOCAL RAILWAY IMPROVEMENTS.—The inhabitants are a good deal elated at the alterations which it is contemplated to effect at the Taff Vale Railway station. The manage- ment have decided to demolish the old goods warehouse, a3 a substantial and commodious building has already been erected in its stead. The old one, after being pulled down, will afford space for the formation of anew approach to the station, which is to be an inclined roadway. A wall will be built to supplace the present deep and dangerous stone steps. One or two waiting rooms are also matters of urgent necessity, and it would afford a great deal of satis- faction to passengers if the Company would, in view of the approaching winter, erect a couple of good rooms instead of the present ricketty and open shed so ill adapted to shelter either man or beast. D 0 W L A I S. THE LATE STRIKE.—The refiners have returned to their work some days ago at the old rate of wages, and although some grumble at their "giving in" the general feeling appears to be that of satisfaction that the evils feared have been warded off. FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT ON THE INCLINE. — A most lamentable occurrence took place near the Steel Works yesterday afternoon. It appears that a train of some four or five carriages was coming down the incline, when owing to some (at present unascertained cause) the rope broke, and thus the carriages came down with fearful velocity to the bottom. There were some girls employed near this spot, and two of them in endeavouring to get out of the way in the confusion of the moment ran to a point of danger-one of them being killed on the spot, and the other so severely injured that her life is despaired of. The poor girl who survived the accident, was immediately con- veyed home and attended to by the medical staff at Dow- lais, who did everything that was possible under the cir- circumstances. An inquest will be held in a few days when the whole matter will be thoroughly investigated. The carriages were smashed to atoms, but no injury was done to the works adjoining.

ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCE. AODRESSBD TO THE BDITOB. The Editoris not responsible for the opinions of his Correspondents. THE POSTAL ARRANGEMENTS AT QUAKER'S YARD. SiR,—WiH you kindly allow me, through the medium of your widety-circulated paper, to oomptain of. the great irregularity (and inconvenience caused thereby) that exists at Quaker's Yard in the delivery of the letters, owing to their being no post-office here. Indeed, sir, it is very annoying, and 1 may say degrading, to find that such an important and prosperous place as this is, and that in the 19th century too, should be deprived of a privilege which places of far less significance and importance (such as ALer- dare Junction, &c.) enjoy. The mode of depositing letters at public houses in the neighbourhood, where some are left for a considerable number <>f <lo.ya W'ks +.oori»t.lipr. and where they are frequently tampered with, opened, and de- stroyed (instances of wnlch you can have if required), loulily Cillls for some improvement. Understand, sir. that I do not attribute blame either to the postmaau or to the publicans, but to the post-office authorities, who should certainly have a post-office here, and thus do away with such shameful irregularities as often occur.-I am, yours faithfully, NIDO. ItHYMNEY BRITISH SCHOOLS. SIR, -Tbe letter of your correspondent, Mr Edward Davies, contains an accusation, which I trust you will allow me to repudiate. He says I have received the sum of t ;n pounds from theicommittee of the Lower British School. I distinctly deny ever having received a penny from them for any services, and the enclosed statements from the hands of the treasurer and auditor will prove your corres- pondent's charge to be unfounded "As treasurer of the Lower British School, Rhymney, in reference to the letter of Mr Edward Davies which appeared in the MERTHYR TELEGRAPH, charging Mr J. P. Williams with receiving the sum of ten pounds for services to the said School Committee, I beg to say that it is erroneous and unfounded. Yours truly, Sept. 23. 1871. WM. CROFT." "As auditor of the Lower British School's money account, I can testify to the truthfulness of the above statement. I am, &c. WM. LEWIS WILLIAMS. The Rock Inn, Sept. 22, 1871." Yours truly, J. P. WILLIAMS. PUBLIC MEETING AT MERTHYR. STS, The Nonconformists of Merthyr have at length fairly thrown down the gauntlet to the School Board and its supporters in reference to the 6th bye-law. They, as ratepayers, have memorialized the High-Constable to con- vene a public meeting to discuss that bye-law, and that meeting is to be heldina fewdays. There can be no question about it that that meeting is looked upon by the Noncon- formists, and their opponents as of the very gravest im- importance. Each party has declared repeatedly that the majority of the parishioners of Merthyr are on its side, and this meeting will have to decide which of the parties has been reckoning without its host. I have heard it often repeated that Father Bruton has threatened that the proceedings at the next meeting shall be disturbed, as they were disturbed the other evening, only on a much larger scale. I am unwilling to believe it. Father Bruton is too astute a man to be guilty of such canduct, and far too astutt to proclaim his intention to do so, even if he intended it. Besides we all know that he has such influence over his followers-to his credit be it said—that he could by a word either check or urge them on. He knows, therefore, as all Merthyr knows, that if his followers are riotous, they are so with his permission, so that the responsibility of any noise on the part of his followers must inevitably rest on his own shoulders. I hope, however, for the sake of the town of Merthyr, and for the sake of the parties concerned, and for the sake of the religion to which they have appealed, and which, I believe, each of them has siucerely at heart that the meeting referred to will be allowed to proceed peaceably to the end.—Yours, &c, SHON CHWAREU TEG. -+--

MERTHYR BOARD OF HEALTH. An adjourned meeting of the Board was held on Wednes- day at she offices. There were present Messrs W. Harris (in the chair), W. Simons, J. W. James, J. James, Wm. Rice, and W. Gould. The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed, The Clerk drew attention to the SURVEYOR'S REPORT. To the Chairman and Members of the Merthyr Tydfil Local Board of Health. GENTLEMEN,- I beg to recommend the erection of public ash-pits on the undermentioned sites, viz Trocdyrhiio—Cross Wyndham street, Bridge street, Yew street. Abe)-caizaid-Gethin street, High street, David square. Caidmw-Lower Taff street. Upper Taff street. Merthyr — Wellington street (near the Ragged School), Bridge street (near the Isleof Wight), Lower end of Victoria street, Ynysgau, • Ynysfach, Tramroad side, Georgetown; Pontstore house, by Tramroad Tramroaid north, back of Morlais Castle Tramroad north, behind Town Hall site Plymouth street, near Toll gate Penydarran, Top end of Salmon street; Penydarran, Lower end of Horeb street; Well street, Dowlais, near north end Cae Harris, near D. 1. C.'s railway Cwmcanol street, Dowlais Dowlais Top, near Toll gate. Dowlais—YVind street, Cross street, Castle street, Sand street, and Vaughan street. I beg to recommend the construction of sewage ventilat- ing shafts as under, viz: Mount rieasantJTroedyrhiw, by gable of house Aber- canaid, upper end of Cardiff street; Abercanaid, upper end of High street; to the gas works chimney, ;Caedraw; Bethel street, Merthyr, by gable of house No. 12; Iron lane, Merthyr, with.Hushmg shaft by gable of No. 4 Garden house; River side, Merthyr, between Iron Bridge and Jackson's Bridge Brecon road, Merthyr, by house No. 19, with flushing shaft; Brecon road, Merthyr, by gable ,of house in Sunny Bank passage Margaret street, Merthyr, by gable of house Park View, Merthyr, by gable of house; Morgan Town, Merthyr, by gable of house in David street; Morgan Town, Merthyr, by gable of house in Mona street; Thomas Town, Merthyr. by wall of Union Workhouse, end of Union street; Thomas Town, Merthyr, to engine chimney of brick works Twynyrodyn, gable of house at entrance to Luther street; Dowlais, by gable of house south side of road, lower end of 20 houses by gable of house north side of road, lower end of 2'J houses back of Ivor Arms, Ivor Town behind house No. 14, Garden street behind house No. 51, Ivor street; by gable of Gwernllwyn offices by gable of No. 1, Cae Harris gate to gas works chimney shaft. Penydarran, by gable of house upper end of Elim street; by gable of house upper end of Church street; by gable of house upper end of Plantation street. It will be necessary to obtain the consent of the owners of the property, against which it is proposed to fix these ventilators, to their construction. I beg to report that the Brecon and Merthyr Railway Company have not metalled the roads or repaired the fence at Dowlais, as required by the 7th section of the Brecon and Merthyr Railway Act, 1871. I beg to report that in the the construction of your Sewage Irrigation Works it is necessary to carry your sewers into, through and under, the private lands in the parish of Llanvabon, numbered 79, 81 and 82, and shown upon the lithographed plans of the said works, and also into, through and under the turnpike road, the canal wharf, and the canal and the towing paths, in the said parish, numbered 80, 83, 85, 90 and 91, and shown upon the said plans, and that notices of your intention to make such sewers should now be given to the persons entitled to receive such notice. I beg to lay before you statements of monies paid in wnge, weekly since 1st October last out of the General District Rate account for sewage works. I beg to report that I have received the following plan and building notice, to which I see no objection, viz :— From Matthew Davies, builder, Dowlais, of a kitchen behind the house No. 29, Russell street, Dowlais, for James Morgan. I am, Gentlemen, Your obedient Servant, SAMUEL HARPUR, Merthyr Tydfil, Sept. 20, 1871. Surveyor. ASH-PITS. Dr Dyke drew attention to the main street in Abercanaid, 1nd said he thought that the sanitary facilities of the place necessitated some similarsarrangements'there. Everything was left in the middle of the street-left there on Wednes- day evening until it was removed forty-eight hours after. It was stated that the arrangements entered into took this fact into consideration, and the course taken precluded the possibility of such irregularity in future. There would be twenty-nine ash-pits built altogether, and each would cost about X2 10s. Mr J. James thought it inadvisable that one should be erected at Wyndham street, Dowlais. It was a very short street, and the public might be convenienced if a junction was effected between that and the adjoining street. Dr Dyke said that it was the most populous street in Dowlais, and it was occupied by Irish people who were some of them utterly devoid of cleanliness. It was actually necessary for the health of the inhabitants, and such a course must be adopted if epidemics were to be warded off. Mr J. W. James said it was a great nuisance to have these ashpits stuck up in front of one's door. Mr W. Simons Well, you cannot tie an ashpit to people's tails. (Laughter.) The Chairman I think ashpits the last best introduction into the town. Mr J. W. James That is all very well, but you would not like to have one at your own door. Mr Simons But they are not in front of the houses. The Surveyor: There is not one opposite a door or window. Mr J. W. James said that all refuse was indiscriminately thrown into the streets. He thought the inspector of nuisances should look into these matters. Mr Rice The stuff ought to be kept inside until the inspector comes by. The Chairman thought it was impossible for their in- spector to visit 12,000 houses from Dowlais to Troedyrhiw. Mr J. James Then we ought to have more inspectors. The Chairman: It would cost upon computation between three and four hundred a year. Mr Gould suggested that the inspector of police report upon the matter to the Board. Mr Simons You can not do so here, although you might if you had a corporation. The inspector is simply ap- pointed to inspect lodging houses. A report is made twice a year of these things by him. Mr J. W. James thought ashpits all very well for people who had gardens, and in such cases it was, doubtless, quite proper, unless objected to by people living opposite- (George-town for example) but in a place like Dowlais, houses, numbering perhaps twenty or thirty, threw their accumulations into the same heap. The ashes ought to be disposed of every morning. The Chairman said it would be best to pass the resolution relating to ashpits, and then if any one objected, allow a right of appeal to the Board. Then the nature of their objection might be ascertained, and due allowance made for them. Mr J. W. James I think that ere money is expended, it is right to let the parties interested understand that such a course will be taken, and if they protest against it to allow them to appeal to this Board. It will cost sixty-five pounds. Mr Harpur I can give instructions ordering bills to be printed where these ashpits an proposed to be erected, and stating, "Ashpits will be built here." Will that answer your purpose ? This was agreed to, but a question arose respecting the parties to whom the notices would be sent. A member proposed that the owners have notice of the course in- tended, but Mr Harpur said this would not be quite proper, as three or four owners might be connected with the same property. It was ultimately decided to post them in the localities affected and distribute them. THE VENTILATING SHAFTS. Mr J. W. James thought that one ventilating shaft would do if erected with a view to monopolise certain districts. Dr Dyke said it was impracticable, but the principle was correct enough, for one good one would draw the air with greater force, and embrace a more extensive circumference. Mr Harpur submitted that this economical method was practiced as far as was consistent with existing purposes. There was one of them so formed as to draw the whole of the sewers at Caedraw. Mr Simons acquiesced, and remarked that this was the most awkward town out in its contour, for it was tnWsected with deep gullies and rising grounds. r W .Tjinies This matter nught to be enquired into, anil ibeu adopted, tentatively. 'jjry it in one un „ first, and then observe the effect. Mr Harpur: We have done several, and observed the effect. There is one situated at the top of Dowlais, in the middle branch there, and it takes off the pressure with ease. At the same time their effectual operation is much impeded by the characteristic manner in which the sewers are regulated. Suppose, to meet the requirements that are most pressing, we construct ten of them. This suggestion was universally approved of, and was moved by Mr Simons, and seconded by MrJ. W. James. THE WINDOW VENTILATION QUESTION. Mr Harpur said that, in compliance with a request made at a previous meeting, he had prepared a circular as to the sashes of upper windows. He then read it. It was simply a declaration of the necessity that existed for more general and thorough ventilation, and referred in explict terms both to the physical risk incurred, and legal respon- sibility assumed by those who would insist upon acting con- trary to the directions of the Board. These steps were taken under the Sanitary Act, 1866. Mr J. W. James We may as well commence with our window here in this room. (Laughter). Mr Simons suggested that in order to fully comply with the legal requirements they should print 1,500, and generally distribute them. The Board assented, and the necessary steps were ordered to be immediately taken to secure the extensive circulation of the papers. PUBLIC WASHING HOUSES FOR MERTHYR. Mr J. W. James said that a. Parliamentary statute empowered them to erect public washing houses in the town for the sanitary accommodation of the poorer class of inhabitants. The advisability of this course would be seen if fever or cholera visited the locality, and working families would find it exceedingly beneficial to have some place to wash their clothing in. Indeed, in many cases, he believed there was only one room used for washing and living in, and it became them in their representative capacity to do all they could to mitigate the evil, and if possible to prevent it by anticipating it. He thought that it their medical officer looked up the law on this point they could comply with the proposition he submitted. Dr Dyke read the section containing the power referred to. It was merely a recapitulation of Mr J. W. James's suggestion. Mr J. W. James continued, and said there were prece- dents, for there actually existed at present one or two places in the kingdom where the powers conferred had been enforced, and beneficially. Mr Simons thought nothing would conduce so much to the respectability of the working men as to have a clean house, but this was expressly negatived by the course ordi- narily followed by families of washing their clothing in their eating, and drinking, and living apartment, and con- sequently nothing added so much to their discomforts. Aud besides, in addition to that, the clothes were somtimes saturated with the germs of some prevailing epidemic- thus doubly increasing its operation. For the dissemina- tion of the poisonous sediments could not fail to give an impetus to its effectual working. He entirely supported Mr James's motion, and suggested that the Surveyor and Medical Officer of Health report upon the matter at the next meeting, or at any time they might find convenient. After that had been done he should have great pleasure in helping Mr James to nominate an acting committee. It required their attention imperatively, and more immediate than anything else. Mr Gould thought that the intermixture of garments would only impregnate others with the noxious effects of the contagion. Mr Simons explained that the articles would be dried according to certain specific methods which would effectually prevent the occurrence of the evil feared. Dr Dyke You have a room for that purpose to hang and dry up the clothes. Would it not be advisable to visit other towns where similar operations are conducted on a like scale, and thus secure a precedent ? The Board thought that the gentlemen appointed to en- quire into the matter knew sufficient of its scientific and practical bearings to render such a recourse superfluous. Mr J. W. James then formally moved that it is practica- ble and expedient to erect public wash houses—the Medical Officer and Surveyor to report upon the question by this day month, when the Board will take into consideration the necessity of resorting to temporary expedients until the question could be dealt with as a whole. Mr Simons seconded the motion, and it was agreed to ntm con. THE FEVER COMMITTEE. The following is the report The committee having considered and discussed the letter of the Medical Officer of Health to the Surveyor of the 25th ult. (except those portions relating to ventilating shafts and dust bins) recommended "That a form of notice be prepared by the Medical Officer of Health and the Surveyor, and that the same be printed, and copies thereof be left at every house where impure water is likely to be used. "That an additional Inspector of Nuisances be tem- porarily employed to perform the duties usually performed by an inspector (excepting lodging houses, slaughter u houses, and fever hospitals). "That the statement of means to be used for the preven. tion of cholera be immediately printed. THE SLAUGHTER-HOUSE NUISANCE. A letter had been received by the Clerk from Mr John Judd asking the permission of the Board to remove his slaughter-house to the north end of Ynysgau, and adjoining the river on the north side. Mr Simons strongly and warmly opposed any such erec- tion being allowed near out-buildings, for though it might momentarily be of service it would ultimately cause dis- satisfaction, complaints, and dissension. It was an un- questionable nuisance at that end of the town, and a nuisance of tb 'tt l,ikind did not merely affect five or six yards' circumference, but extended hundreds of yards around. In fact all adjacent streets were materially affected by it. and it was now a chronic and crying evil. It was a plain injustice as a principle, and the application was merely a monetary affair—the rates were lower at one end of the town than they were at the other. He objected to throwing any such offals into the brook, contaminating its purity, and he deemed the whole application a most obnoxious one. Dr Dyke concurred in the last observation, and joined in the protest made by Mr Simons unhesitatingly. Mr Simons continued. The question was simply pre- posterous, the influxion of refuse so detrimental to health into a river. If any person wanted to gain satisfaction by experience he need only go so far as Troedyrbiw-he himself had observed animal remains in a state of utter putrefaction removed to a dunghill, and there left to rot. Dr Dyke remarked that pigs were a nuisance, but this was a greater. He would at the proper time ask the Board to withdraw that license altogether, as it was a most serious and disgusting nuisance. The Chairman explained that Mr Judd made his applica- tion in consequence of the authorities insisting on his going away. They should be consistent and act uniformly, not prejudicially. At the same time he quite concurred in the remarks made as to the slaughter-houses. Mr Simons had received a letter from certain schools, not only complaining of the effluvia, but threatening to pro- secute the offending parties unless proper means were taken to do away with the nuisance complained of. The best plan would be to refer the general question of slaughter- houses to a nominated committee, who could enquire into the matter. At Dowlais they were an abominable nuisance, although they might not be to parties residing in the town. The best means for the suppression of the evil would be to move that a committee should take it into consideration, and discuss it pro and con. Mr W. Gould Have you fixed. on any piece of land? The Chairman Yes, we will want to so. Mr Simons One at Dowlais and one at Merthyr. Mr J. W. James thought one slaughter-house would do for both placea. Mr Simons did not dissent from this, but thought that this might very possibly be effected comfortably enough. Mr Simons then formally moved his proposition, the sub- stance of which has slready been given, aud Mr J. W. James seconded it, and it was carried unanimously. The report is to be prepared in a month's time, Mr James re- marking that in the meanwhile the spot selected and approved of to stand ad interim for the public slaughter- ing of cattle, and should be near no dwelling, and far enough from all buildings, to secure their freedom from the wholesale stench arising from them. Mr J. W. James Occasionally they (the poorer classes) us the blood for some purpose or other. Mr Dyke: Yes, I think they do-for black pudding or something like it. The Chairman Hower that may be, and though some emendation in this respect are requisite, we should treat all people alike, and send all slaughterers out of the town, and allow this man equal privileges with the rett. Mr J. W. James He might do what he has been doing temporarily, but not continually. The committee was ordered to consist of Messrs Harris, Simons, J. W. James, G. Martin, and Thomas Jenkins. THE MERTHYR SEWAGE FARM. Mr J. W. James Are there any more vegetables grow- ing fit for sale ? Mr Harpur: No, sir, not at present. Mr J. W. James What is the total average of ground planted! Mr Harpur Ten acres. Mr J. W. James How many were sold the other day ? Mr Harpur Three. Mr J. W. James There are seven more. Mr Harpur Yes, sir. CHEAP HOT WATER BATHS FOR THE TOWN. Mr J. W. James said that there is a quantity of water running from the water works and wasted, which he thought could be very well utilized for hot water baths. It ran all the day, and it was a great pity something had not been done in this direction sooner. M r Simons agreed with the previous speaker completely, and as warmth of this kind was a very valuable thing he thought at very little cost -hardly credible- hot water baths might be got up. It was clear water, and drunk generally by the inhabitants, and he moved that the mat- ter be taken into consideration by the committee just appointed, in addition th its other functions. The suggestion was generally approved of and carried. Some minor financial matters were mentioned by the Deputy-Clerk (Mr Ollard), and the Chairman signed the draft of an agreement between the Board and the Tram- road Company. THE APPOINTMENT OF AN ADDITIONAL INSPECTOR Or NUISANCES. Some remarks passed relative to the advisability of ap- pointing an additional Inspector of Nuisances, as recom- mended in the Fever Arrangement Committee's report. The Chairman For myself I have no desire to increase the rates. Mr Gould concurred. Mr Simons I consider the matter of great importance, and therefore move that it be taken into consideration at our next meeting. It is a question not to be disposed of without proper notice, and I also move that Mr Harpur be requested to report upon the duties an additional in- spector would have to perform. This was seconded and carried. MISCELLANEOUS. An item of £472 Ss paid out of the general account to the district rate was referred to the revision of the Finance Committee. In the matter of the Brecon Railway Company it was ordered that a notice be served upon them, requesting them to comply with the recommendations of the Surveyor under the seventh section of the Act 1871. A building plan had been received in connection with a little house in Russell-street, Dowlais, and, at the recom- mendation of the Surveyor, it was approved of. An account for 17s 4d received from Mr T. Goodfellow, Dowlais, was ordered to be paid. Mr W. Gould asked, wtth reference to the Abercanaid bridge, if things were carried on, or if the matter remained /-VII It was explainer .,t the case just at present. Mr Gould It is too bad to leave things like this. I am very sorry for Mr Morris's illness, but 1 quite dislike such desultory and unsatisfactory progress. Mr J. W. James said that the matter would be properly mooted by a deputation at the next Board meeting. Instructions were given to the Clerk to issue notices to parties through whose lands it was the intention of the Surveyor to carry the sewage extension works. This concluded the business, and the Board broke up.

TREDEGAR INTELLIGENCE. A CHILD DROWNED.—A little girl named Jane Roberts, whose parents reside in Four-rows, Sirhowy, was drowned in Sirhowy river on Wednesday afternoon last, at half-past four. Deceased and a companion had just left school, and both had crossed over the planks from the Sirhowy to the Tredegar side of the river, when deceased, who was not eight years of age, said to her friend, watch me go back and come over by myself" She then gotjsafely across, and when returning, stooped to touch the water, which was much higher than usual, and fell in head first and was carried rapidly down the stream. Master W. C. Caird was stand- ing in the Sirhowy station at the time, and hearing screams he looked towards the river and saw something black and a pair of hands beating the water. He raised an alarm, and in a short time a couple of men, whose names we did not learn, succeeded in getting the body out, but life was extinct. TAVAENAUBACfl. THE MINERS' MEETING.—The delegate conference an- nounced to take place on Tuesday came off at the White Horse Inn, upwards of 30,00) workmen being represented. Mr Henry Thomas, Aberaman, presided, and there were present Mr E. M. Jones, Mountain Ash, Secretary pro tem, and Mr H. Mitcbard, Abertillery, the miners' agent for Monmouthshire. Mr Halliday was not present, but bad telegraphed with respect to the business of the day a com- pendium of the work to be transacted. There was a good deal of sharp practical discussion, and the Chairman re- marked in one part of his speech as follows "At Dowlais the pay is thirteen weeks—four pays in a year. In that time you may do many little jobs which yon can't remem- ber, and for which, consequently, you don't get paid. I believe a fortnightly pay would suit the miner as well as the collier. We ought to take this system of long pay and break it down, it is not right. Look, for instance, what is the result, if, say a shilling is kept from a workman for three months, and not a shilling only, say 15,000 shillings, from that number of workmen, and what is the interest the master gets on that amount of money while it is in his hands? I say that if a workman can afford to let his shilling lie in the master's office, he can very well permit it to be deposited in the Post-office Savings bank, where the interest would be his own." These sentiments were enthusiastically ap- plauded. The resolution was then unanimously carried, "That an appeal, according to the subjoined form, be pre- sented to the masters on October 4th, and that deputations from the different works wait on the masters on or before October 12th to receive their reply." The form was the annexed: "Committee Rooms, Tavarnaubach, Sept. 26th, 1871. Sir,—We, the workmen in your employ, respectfully ask you to give us back the reduction of ten per cent taken off on Feb. 2nd, 1865, when the money market was high. A deputation will wait upon you on or before October 12th, when a favourable reply will be thankfully received. Signed on behalf of the workmen." After some little quibbling as to when the reduction alluded to in the fore- going took place, the form was adopted. Another resolu- tion was proposed and carried-" That this meeting wishes to give expression to the opinion that it disapproves of the long pay system, andjbelieves that shorter periods of settle- ment would be more acceptable and beneficial to the public at large." It was decided that another meeting should be held on the 16th proximo, at which progress would be reported. RHYMNEY INTELLIGENCE. RHYMNET CHURCH.—The annual harvest thanksgiving services were held on Wednesday and Thursday, the 20th and 21st inst, The first service took place on Wednesday evening, when sermons were preached in Welsh by the Revs E. Bevan, Llanofer; and G. Griffiths, rector of Machynlleth. An English service was held on the same evening at Hill-street National Schoolroom. On Sunday morning the Rev G. Griffiths preached at the nine o'clock service. At eleven o'clock an English choral service was conducted in English, and a sermon was delivered by the Rev L. M. Jones, vicar of Carmarthen. At three o'clock a meeting was held at the National Schoolroom, when addresses were delivered on the subject choosen for the occasion, viz., The Agencies for the kindling and revival of Spiritual Life." In the evening at seven a choral service took place, which was conducted in Welsh. Sermons were preached by the Rev D. Williams, vicar of Llanthetty, and D. Evans, vicar of Corris. The services were very well attended, especially the service on Thursday evening, a great number of Nonconformists being present to witness the semi-ritualistic performances. The church had been decorated with bunches of wheat, several crosses, texts, &c. ST. TYFAELOG CHURCH, PONTLOTTYN.- Thanksgiving services were held at the above place of worship on Friday last. At the half-past nine o'clock service a sermon was preached in Welsh by the Rev D. Jones, cuarte of Tre- degar. The eleven o'clock service was fully choral, and was conducted in English. A sermon was preached by the Rev D. Williams, vicar of Llanthetty. The communion was administered at the end of the service. Th? seven o'clock service was conducted in Welsh, and was also fully choral. This church, like Rhymney church, was decorated for the occasion. FOREST OF DEAN. THE STRIKE.—The men employed at the collieries in the Forest of Dean have received an advance of five per cent, upon the present rate of wages. The advance has been given by Mr Crawshay unsolicited, and the miners affected number 800, Of course they are very jubilant.