The Cardiff and Merthyr Guardian Glamorgan Monmouth and Brecon Gazette

Distort Jjhtm « MERTHYR. THE OPENING OF THE BRITISH SCHOOLS.—It has been well said that he who makes two blades of grass grow where only one grew before is a benefactor to his race. In the present case the promoters of this institu- tion have done more than this. People remember the site of the buildings when it was a bleak tip, grassless and bare. Along this tip it was a common spectacle to see a haggard horse drawing a rattling iron tram laden with the sulphurous refuse from the furnace, and as the driver would pass slashins his heavy whip and swearing at the poor animal, an idea was gained of a state of things neither favourable to religion nor morality. This very spot is now the site of one of the handsomest buildings in Merthyr, and not only is the building elegant and roomy, but its object is one as remote from the clanking chain of the past as can well be. Here the promoters of the British School have raised their splendid building, and on Monday it was opened with various pleasing ceremonies. Soon after mid-day the building .was decorated with banners, bands of music patrolled the town, and about three, when a dense company had assembled, a tea party on a grand scale took place. By a capital arrangement each chapel supplied two volunteers to wait at the table, and two sets of tea-things, so that though crowds congregated, eager to indulge in the pleasant cup, there was no tedious delay in serving them. At four o'clock in the afternoon a concert in connection with the opening was held at the Drill Hall and was well patronized, and at eight the hall was thrown open to the public, and addresses of congratula- tion to the committee given by G. T. Clark, Esq., J. C. Fowler, Esq., Judge Falconer, W. Crawshay, Esq., Rev. J. Llovd, and others. All passed off ex- ceedingly well, and on Wednesday the school was formally opened for the reception of scholars. THE ORGANIST OF ST. DAVID'S.—Mr. Lawrence, the organist of St. David's, has published the responses composed by him and sung at St. David's. They are all very beautiful, and must considerably enhance the reputation which he has already acquired. THE MEBTHYR VOLUNTEERS AND MR. CRAWSHAY. —On Wednesday, the birthday of Mr. William Craw- shay, the Rifle Volunteers were invited to dine at Cyfarthfa Castle, and accordingly a grand muster and full-dress procession was agreed upon. The Cyfarthfa band was placed at the service of the corps, and soon after mid.day the interesting proceedings were begun at the Drill Hall. Here the procession was formed, and then; with waving banners, the band playing in its finest manner, the volunteers marched round by way of Ponstorehouse and Bridge-street into High-street, thence" by way of High.street and Tydfil's Well to Cyfarthfa Castle. There a bountiful welcome awaited them and, having gone through a variety of exercises, the good things of Cyfarthfa were indulged in and the festival maintained until a late hour. POLICE ARRANGEMENTS.—By the appointment of Mr. Superintendent Wrenn to the Governorship of Cardiff Gaol, the position of Superintendent of Police at Merthyr became vacant. It is gratifying to record that the Chief Constable has shown considerable saga- city in filling this and inferior positions with men of sterling practical worth, many of whom have been trained under Mr. Wrenn's immediate inspection. The vacancy at Merthyr has been given to Superintendent John Thomas, of the Swansea district, located at Neath; the Neath post is to be filled by Inspector Matthews, of Aberdare the Aberdare one by Inspector Hewlett, of Dowlais and that at Dowlais by Sergeant Rees, of Merthyr, an old and experienced officer. These appointments will give considerable satisfaction, as all the men are known to be competent experienced officers. THE IRON TRADE.—No good news worth recording has come to hand. Trade both in iron and coal is this week unmistakably dull. THE POOR'S RATE CLAUSE.—On Wednesday a crowd of poor people was in attendance at the Police Court, summoned by the assistant overseer as de- faulters. The cases were heard at the close of the business; and the presiding magistrate adjusted the payments to the ability of the rate-payers as much as was possible to be done. A MAN SHOT.—While a firing party of engineers were exercising at the Dowlais rifle ground, a few days ago, a looker-on came too near the target and was shot in the thigh. The bullet went in at the back, and was extracted from the front. It is re- ported that the patient is progressing favourably. THE FISHING SEASON.—Lovers of the gentle art are now well acquainted with the charms of Pentwyn, which has again been leased by the proprietor, Mr. Atkins, for his numerous friends. Last week a match took place there between two noted anglers, one repre. senting Monmouth and the other Brecon, but the suc- cess was not great. It will shortly be renewed at :£10 a side. The trout there are said to be both fine and numerous, and capital sport is afforded to any who are proficient in the art. GARDENING PROSPECTS.—Unless the weather should alter considerably, the prospects of the Flower Show will not be of the highest character. Every night of late this district has been visited by severe frosts, and already much of the most forward fruit has been lost. A PREVENTED PRIZE FIGHT.—The sad issue of the late fatal prize fight on Aberdare Mountain seems to have carried with it no deterring influence, for on Monday two fellows were prevented from another brutal affair of this kind, to be fought for £5 a-side, on Rhymney Mountain. Fortunately the police came to hear of it, and stopped the fight just in the nick of time. All the parties were bound over to keep the peace, and then liberated. TREDEGAR. A TERRIBLE PREDICAMENT. — On Friday a man named Sinclair, a collier employed in the Tredegar pits, not returning home as usual. inquiries were made for him, and it was ascertained that he had not been seen since noon, and no one could speak as to his having left the pit. After ten o'clock at night, search in other directions being fruitless, it was determined to examine the pit, and the charter-master volun- teered to go down. On proceeding to the stall" where Sinclair usually worked he found the unfor- tunate man buried up to his neck in a fall of rubbish and unable to move an inch. The fall suddenly came upon him as he was preparing to leave work at two o'clock, and from that hour till he was rescued he had remained in the position in which he was found. Strange to say, he was not hurt, and upon being raised to the pit's mouth quietly walked home. ABERAVON. THE LATE MR. JOHN RICHARD.—The remains of this gentleman, who died on the 4th inst., in his 60th year, were interred in the family vault, Aberavon, on the 8th. The Rev. A. T. Hughes, the vicar, officiated, Mr. Richard was well known as the Emperor" of Aberavon. His ancestors and himself occupied the Lower Court for 300 years. His demise is deeply lamented by a wide circle of friends. MAESTEG. COAL TRADE.—The Llynvi Coal and Iron Company are about to proceed with the working of the Blaen Llynvi pit. MEDICAL EXAMINATION.—Among the successful candidates at the Royal College of Surgeons of Eng. land is the son of Mr. Howell Rees, of this town. NEATH. CADOXTON CRICKET CLUB ATHLETIC SPORTS.— These sports took place on Monday on the cricket field, Neath. The weather was fine and a large number of people assembled to witness the proceedings. Annexed is a list of the winners, together with the names of the com- petitors in the principal events:—100 Yards Flat Race. For Members of the Club only. Prize d&1 10s. 1st, A. Goodwin 2nd, D. Longden 3rd, W. F. Richards; 4th, W. Moseley.—High Jump. Open to All Comers. Three trials allowed to each competitor. Prize ;&1. A. Goodwin winner, by jumping 4ft 8in.-Throwing the Hammer. Open to All Comers. Prize j61. W. George won this prize, which was contested by four or five. Distance thrown by winner, 63ft 5in.-Throwing the Cricket Ball, distance 50 yards. Each competitor three throws at a Wicket. For members of the Club only. Prize, a Cane-handled Cricket Bat, value £1. There were 12 competitors for this prize, and after a tie between Western and Clunas, the former won.—200 Yards Race over Ten Flights of Hurdles. Open to all comers. 1st prize, :£2 2nd, £1. c. Ford, 1st; Davies 2nd. Five ran. Time, 261 seconds. Flat race, 250 yards. Open to All Comers. 1st prize, :£1 10 2nd, 10s. A. Goodwin, 1st; W. F. Richards, 2nd.—Flat Race, One Mile. Open to All Comers. 1st prize, :£5 2nd, .£2. William Erricker, 1st; A. Goodwin, 2nd. Time, 4 min. 53 seconds.—Flat Race, One Mile. Open to Boys under 15 years of age. 1st prize, lOsJ; 2nd, 5s. John Rees, 1st; John Groves, 2nd.—Long Jump. Three trials allowed for each competitor. For Mem. bers of the Club only. Prize, :£1. A. Goodwin winner, jumping 16ft. 7in. 2nd, Joseph Eustance, 16ft.; 3rd, W. Whittington, 14ft. 8in.—Handicap Flat Race, 250 yards. For Members of the Club only. 1st prize, :£1 2nd, 10s. W. F. Richards, 1st; W. Whittington, 2nd. About half a dozen started for this prize. There was for boys an extra prize given, the object being to test the running powers of Rees, who had won the flat race of a mile, and a youth named Phillips, who has become somewhat celebrated as a runner. Four started for the award, which had been made upon the ground, and it was carried away by Rees. In addition to the prizes given above, there had been a prize of a cup, value £ 3, presented by Mr. John T. D. Llewellyn, for the winner of a flat race over a quarter of a mile. There were four entries, including Mr. Goodwin, who was the only one who came to the post. The prize was consequently withdrawn, and awarded to the winner of the flat race of 250 yards. This turned out, to be Mr. Goodwin. A silver cup was also generously presented by Mr. H. H. Curtis, and this was apportioned to the winner of the handicap flat race of 250 yards, who was Mr. W. F. Richards, of Swansea. William Erricker, the winner of the one mile open race, is of Swansea, and he ran well. GUARDIANS.—The election of guardians has resulted thus :—Philip Davies, 317 W. G. Player, 312 S. Gardner, 295 and Richard Bartlett, 179. COWBRIDGE. EASTER MONDAY.—The distribution of Sir Lioline Jenkins' Charities took place on this day, in front of the Grammar School. About sixty blankets were distributed to the poor. ATHLETIC SPORTS.—Grammar School.—The annual athletic sports in connection with the Easter holi- days were held on Wednesday afternoon in the cricket field, in the presence of a large number of spectators. The weather was remarkably fine, and all the arrangements of the programme carried out with commendable punctuality. Mr. Donkin officiated as starter, and Mr. J. H. Smith as judge and referee. Messrs. D. J. Lloyd and B. K. Lawrence, stewards. High jump, under 20: E. Price, 1; J. H. Pritchard, 2. High jump, under 17: W. Essex, 1; E. Ord, 2. High jump, under 13: Leigh, 1; Oakley, 2. Long jump, under 20: D. J. Lloyd, 1. Long jump, under 17: E. Ord, 1 W. H. Jones, 2. Quarter of a mile race, handicap: J. H. Pritchard, 1; E. Price, 2. Throwing cricket ball, under 20 D. J. Lloyd, 1. Ditto under 17: E. Ord, 1. Ditto under 13, W. R. Oakley, 1. Flat race, one mile. handicap R. P. Llewellyn, 1 J. A. Shepard, 2; G. Hughes, 3. Pole jump, under 20 G. Hughes, 1. Ditto under 17, E. Ord. Ditto under 13, J. H. Lewis. Steeple chase, li mile, handicap: E. Price, 1; R. P. Llewellyn, 2 J. A. Shepard, 3. Sack race, 50 yards T. W. Jones, 1. Old Boys' race Tyler, 1. Bowling, five best balls, under 18: A. W. Redwood, 1. Dinner at the Bear in the evening concluded the proceedings of the day. POLICE COURT.—The subjoined cases came before the Rev. Thomas Edmondes and J. S. Gibbon, John Homfray, and V. H. Lee, Esqrs., on Tuesday RIDING WITHOUT REINS.—Police-constable Wil- liams, of Lantwit-Major, summoned John Evans, of Wick, haulier, for riding on a wagon without reins. Witnsss said On the 31st inst. I saw defendant on the turnpike-road between Lantwit-Major and Nash, with a wagon and two horses. He was driving at a trot and riding on the shaft. Defendant was fined 5s. and costs. ILLEGALLY FISHING.—Edward Bradley, of Cow- bridge, gentleman, summoned James Knapp and William Whitby, both of the same place, labourers, for illegally fishing. Edward Bradley said: On the 25th of last month I was on the road by the Lake, in the parish of Lanblethian. I saw the defendants endeavouring to take a fish with a wire. I saw Whitby with a rod in his hand on one side of the river, and Knapp on the other side. They ran back and fore after fish, and then I saw Whitby land a fish. I then caught hold of them. The land on both sides belongs to Mr. Nicholl Came. Defendants were sentenced to be imprisoned in Cardiff gaol, with hard labour, for fourteen days. ALLEGED ASSAULT.—^ohn Rowe and Joseph Haw- kens, of Llantrissant, miners, summoned John Davies and Evan Davies, of Lanharran, farmers, for an assault. There were cross summonses in this case. After hearing the evidence on both sides, the case was dismissed. SWANSEA. FAMILY QUARRELS. — William Jones, of Graig Villas, was charged at the Police Court on Saturday with assaulting Ann Jones, daughter-in-law to the defendant. Complainant said that on Wednesday night about ten o'clock she went to the house of the defendant for her husband, whom she saw in the house through the window. She said, Henry, come home." He said, "What is the matter?" and his mother said, Kick her home before you." She asked her husband what was the matter that he was always making for his father and mother's house and neg- lecting the child. He then left the house, and they went home. About a quarter to eight on the follow- ing morning she again went to the house of the defendant, who came out of the house, caught hold of her jacket and her hair, saying, "You d- b-, if it were not for the law I would double you." He then took off the scraper at the door, and made an attempt to strike her with it. He did not, however, strike her with it. He put down the scraper, caught hold of her jacket again, and squeezed her throat. She cried out, "Harry, Harry, he is murdering me," and the husband said, "ab- good job if he did." Defendant in his defence, said: On Thursday morn- ing, between eight and nine o'clock, I was about taking my breakfast. Well, my son (complainant's husband) came in, asking me to prepare some boots for him. I will Harry," said I. During the time that he was in my kitchen, my wife, my daughter, and my little grandson were having breakfast. My son made the remark, Here is my • misses' coming." [Complainant: He said, "Here is my pretty b- coming."] I did not pay the least attention to what he said, until at last the complainant came and said, I' You old b- send my husband out." I went into the passage, and said, Ann what is the meaning of this—don't make any noise, because you are in a respectable neighbourhood." She then said, "You old b——, I will make you sweat for this in the police Court." Tbaiik you Ann," said I, adding, Loave the place, and don't draw a crowd here." She said she did not care—that she would have her husband out. Will you not leave these doors, Ann," said I, and she said Not while my husband is inside. Henry," said I, Go out and take your woman, with you." Out the son went and shoved her. But when she went out, I never saw her afterwards. I then came in. I was quite shocked with the conversation she made use of towards my wife and my daughter, who are two respectable females. The Bench: Will you stick to the point ? She says you took her by the hair of the head, took up a. scraper, and tore her jacket. Defendant: I did nothing of the kind. I did not touch her. Defendant's daughter, who had been out of court, was then called by the defendant, and she said that her father had shoved the com- plainant out of the house. The Bench (to the defendant): You said you did not touch the complainant. Defendant: And I did not. The Bench consisting of Major Francis, Mr. Cameron, Mr. Padly, and Mr. Charles Bath, ordered the defendant to pay a fine of JBI, including costs, remarking that the wife had a right to be where the husband was. RACKS.—The Morriston races came off on Easter Monday, under the stewardship of Mr. W. H. Cook and Mr. J. Rees. The racing took place on the marshes, under Morriston, and attracted several hundred per. sons to witness them. The first event on the card was the Stewards' Stakes of seven sovereigns, with an en. trance of ..£1 to the fund, the heats being a mile. There were four entries, and the stakes were ultimately won by Mr. Williams's b.g. Chelsea. The next was a Galloway Stake of five sovereigns, with an entrance of 10s. to the fund, and was for horses not exceeding fourteen hands and two inches high. The heats were a mile. Four ran, and Mr. Trollope's Chow was the victor in both heats. The last race was the Handicap Hurdle Race of 10 sovereigns, with entrance £1 to the < funds and the second horse to save his stake. The competitors were to go twice round the course, and over six flights of hurdles. There were four entries, and after a capital race, Mr. Wilding's Lady Teazle passed the winning post first. The meeting on the whole proved a very spirited one. SWANSEA HARBOUR TRUSTEES.—The monthly meet. ing of this body was held at the Town-hall on Mon. day, when a discussion took place relative to the position held by the Great Western Railway Company in Swansea with respect to the Trust. Amongst the members present was Mr. H. H. Vivian, M.P. PEMBROKE. THE CAT.—John Harries, a lad under fourteen years of age, was on Saturday brought before the Mayor and Captain James Cocks on a charge of stealing a ..£5 Bank of England note and a half- sovereign from the shop of Mr. George Naish, grocer, Monkton, Pembroke. The case was proved, and the boy was sentenced to one month's imprisonment, with hard labour, and to be once privately whipped. TRANSFER OF LICENCES.—The following licences were transferred The Hope and Anchor, Monkton, from John Saunders to his widow, Rebecca Saunders; the Army and Navy, Green, Pembroke, from James Belt to Charles Toyte Salutation, Monkton, to Thomas Williams, from Mary Price. ACCIDENT ON BOARD A STEAMER.—One of the men employed by Messrs. Jackson and Co., for the pur- pose of discharging the cargoes of the steamers at the pontoon, Neyland, accidentally had his leg broken on Thursday last by the sling snapping, and allowing a package to fall upon him in the. hold of the Cork steamer. ——— CARDIGAN. GUARDIANS OF THE POOR.—A severe contest has taken place in the parish of Llangaedmore in this union. The parish returns two, ,guardians, and there were four candidates in the field, viz.Messrs. B. Jones, Tynewydd; J. Davies, Wernynad; D.James, Cawrence; and G. Evans, Blaenwenen. The statis- tical account of each party showed that the three first candidates were on an equality. The result is as follows:—B. Jones, 97 J. Davies, 90; D. James, 82; G. Evans, 52. The first two mentioned were there- fore declared duly elected. The representatives for the several parishes for 1868-9 are:—Aberporth: B. James, Ffrwdissof. Bayvil T. Jones, Trefach. Blaenporth; H. Jones, Dyffryn. Bridell: T.Wil- liams, Penralltddu. Cardiga.n (St. Mary) K. D. Jenkins, W. Mitchell, Cardigan; T. Evans, New Mill. Dinas: D. Harries, Werndew. Eglwyswrw: W. Mathias, Pencoed. Kilgerran A. J. Evans, Pen- ralltcadogan, and D- Evans, Kilgerran rectory. Llan- dugwydd: J. P. Lloyd, Penralltybie, and T. R. Griffith, Parkygorse. Llanfairnantgwyn J. Wil- liams, Bwlftligarreglwyd. Llanypenbedw D. Thomas, Ffynonaugleision. Llangoedmore B. Jones, Ty- newydd, and J. {Davies, Wernynad. Llantood J. George, Llantood. Llanychllwydog G. Griffiths, Penralltfacb, Cilgerran. Llechryd: T. Harries, Llechryd. Manordwy D. Thomas, Parkneithw, and D. George, Penrallt-llyn. Melnie J. Hughes, Pen- benglog. Moilgrove O. Phillips, Hafod Grove. Monington G. Jones, Trefigin. Mount W. Evans, Tyrbwlchmawr. Nevern J. Watkins, Cwmeog, and E. Harries, Henllys. Newport D. George, Brithdir- mawr, and D. John, Cnwce. St. Dogmell's G. Bowen, Plasnewydd, W. Phillips, Trerees, and B. Rees, Granantissaf. Tremain T. Lewis, Nantllan. Verwick J. Evans, Hafod. Whitechurch L. Evans, Tygwyn. ABERDARE. EASTER VESTRY.—A meeting was held at the old church on Monday. The Rev. H. T. Edwards, vicar, presided. The chief business discussed was the pro- priety of repairing the church, which has fallen into disuse since the erection of St. Mary's. The majority present thought it desit-able that the building should not be allowed to fall into decay. A few persons urged that service should be held in the old church at two p.m. on Sundays. One reason given. was that some church people who could not find a home in the pre- sent churches left the parish to worship, or went to the chapels of dissenters. The vicar did not see the pro- priety or necessity of having service in another church when St Mary's, close at hand, was not filled. It ap- peared that a Mr. Davies, who was present, had written to the Bishop on the subject, but had met with no en- couragement to his scheme. Mr. Lewis, Maendy, was appointed churchwarden for the year. FIRE AT A FARM.—A few evenings ago a rick of hay, belonging to Mr. Mordecai Jones, at Nantytnelin Farm, was found to be on fire. The stack, is said to have contained nearly thirty tons, the whole of which was either destroyed by fire or damaged with water, so as to render it worthless. Rumours state that a boy returning from work put his lamp to the hay and ignited it. REFUGES IN MINES.—Thomas Davies, manager of the Merthyr and Aberdare Steam Coal Company (Limited), was summoned on Tuesday last, before J. C. Fowler, Esq., at Aberdare, for infringing the 10th section of the Mines Inspection Act., Mr. Simons appeared for the complainant (Mr Wales), and Mr. Linton for the defence. J. Griffiths, overman of the colliery, said he had been overman in the four feet coal level three years. The level was 700 or 800 yards long, and was worked by a. stationery engine. Wil- liam James, a boy, was killed in the level on the 18th January last. Deceased ran to meet the trams and was killed. There were no holes or refuges in the sides of the level to run out of any danger. The men had to go in this way to work. Some went in trams, others walked. There was a space from IBin. to 5 ft. from the rails to the sides of the level The trams were upright, but the axles might project four inches from the centre of the wheels. Coal might some- times project over the trams about three inches. He had worked in the level eleven years. There had been no other accident in it. He had stood in the level numbers of times while the trams had passed. Every twenty yards there was room for a. man to stand safely. Mr. Wales had examined the level and found no places of refuge as required by the Act. Mr. Lin- ton called witnesses for the defence, but Mr. Fowler inflicted the mitigated penalty 0f .810, including costs. CARMARTHEN. THE QUARTER SESSIONS.—The Easter Quarter Sessions for the County of Carmarthen were held at the Guildhall in this town, on Thursday last, before a full bench of magistrates Mr. John Johnes, Dolaucothy, chairman. Mr. Howard Spear Morgan, and Mr. G. R. G. Rees, duly qualified themselves as magistrates for the county by their taking the necessary oaths. Mr. Hughes, the treasurer, produced his quarterly accounts with respect to the county rate, from which it appeared that the receipts amounted to £2,035 2s. Id., and the disbursements to .£I,211 19s. 10d., leaving a balance in hand of £823 2s. 3d. The receipts from the police rate amounted to £2,109 5s. 3d, and the expenditure to £ 96113s. 10d., IeavingabaIanceinhandof £ I,14711s.5d. Out of the balance of £4112s.9d. left in the hands of the treasurer last quarter on account of the police rate the expenditure had been .£32 17s. 3d., leaving a sum of :£14: 15s. 5d. to the credit of the county. The Gaoler reo ported that 48 prisoners had been committed to his custody, and 63 discharged, during the quarter, leaving in custody 14 convicted felons, 11 misdemeanants, and 2 on bail for trial at the present session. Of those in custody 15 were members of the Church of England, 8 Protestant Dissenters, and 2 Roman Catholics. On Friday the Chairman, Mr. Johnes, of Dolaucothy, took his seat at half-past one o'clock. Earl Cawdor and Capt. Davies also took their seats upon the Bench. The following gentlemen were sworn on the grand jury Messrs. W. Mathias, Clin; St. Ishmael's; Benjamin Jones, Penlan, St. Ishmael's John Jones, Tresilw, St. Ishmael's; T. N. Davies, Toyn Bach; Alexander Davies, Pembrey, G. A. Knowles, Trimsaran W. Lloyd, Penybank, Abergwili; David Jones, Derlwyn T. L. Davies, Llwyncalenig; T. Thomas, Cilcoed, Mydrim George Thomas, Mydrim J. B. Graves, Clear Hill; J. H. Phillips, Swan Inn, St, Clears; J. Saer, Bwlchydomen, St. Clears. The Chairman having ad- dressed the grand jury dismissed them to their room. Only two cases of minor interest were for trial, and these having been disposed of the business of the ses- sions was brought to a close. ELECTION OF GUARDIANS.—The annual election has resulted in the return of the four original members of St. Peter's. The numbers were as follows John Adams, 541; John Davies, 537; David Edwards, 396; and T. Mostyn Davies, 386. THE INFIRMARY.—The annual meeting of this insti- tution was held on Good Friday Earl Cawdor in the chair. The secretary, Mr. Howell Howells, read the report of the House Committee, which was highly satis- factory. There has been no diminution in the general sources of income, but the committee could wish to have to point to greater progression in the subscription list. With satisfaction, however, they call attention to the increased amount derived from collections in churches and chapels, and the very liberal donation of j6100 from Lord Dynevor. They record with great pleasure also the accession to the funds of the institu. tion under the will of its valued friend, Mr. J. J. Stacey, who left to it a legacy of £200 and shares in the TatfVale Railway Wagon Company of the value of :£128. The :£200 less legacy duty has been invested in consols. A vote of thanks to the noble Chairman con- cluded the business. EASTER SUNDAY.—The Bishop of, St. David's preached on Sunday morning at St. David's church from the words Why seek ye the living among the dead? He is not here: he is risen." The sermon was one of considerable ability. GAS.—A special meeting of the Council was held on Tuesday, for the purpose of taking into further consideration the gas question, and to order a general district rate. The following resolution was adopted That we agree to pay 4s. 9d. per thousand feet for the gas supplied to the town; the quality to be de- termined by meters attached to such three lights as may be agreed upon, the lighting and extinguishing to be undertaken by the Corporation unless the com. pany will light, paint, and repair, at a cost of 15s. per light. The gas to be equal in quality to that supplied heretofore." JOHN BROWNE'S FAIR.—This fair was held on Wednesday. There was a good attendance, and an unusually large show of horses and horned cattle. Horses averaged £20 each, and good animals fetched .£60. -:—- NEWPORT. THE STRIKE AT ABERCARN.—At the Petty Sessions on Saturday, Mr. Colborne, applied on behalf of the Ebbw Vale Company, for warrants to the con- stables to eject Walter Powell and Joseph Govier, colliers, from houses occupied by them at Abercarn, and belonging to the Ebbw Vale Company. Mr. Bradgate appeared on behalf of tho defendants, and objected to the jurisdiction of the magistrates. Mr. Colborne said Risca was in the district as stated in the notice. Mr. Bradgate contended that there was no district of Risca, so that the magistrates of the divisional petty sessions had no jurisdiction. He then handed up his papers to the magistrates' clerk, who expressed his opinion that the objection was valid Mr. Bradgate referred to the Blackwood case, heard on Wednesday, and again repeated the suggestion he then threw out, and said that he had consulted the whole of the men on strike, who, acting on his advice agreed, that if they had their discharges given them from the Ebbw Vale Company—without which they could not get work elsewhere—they would consent to the warrants beingissued under the notice, waiving all legal points. They agreed to this in order that they might get employment in other collieries. Mr. Colborne said he had no instructions to entertain &uch an offer. Mr. Bradgate asked for the case to be dis- missed. Magistrates' Clerk: There is no case before us. A large number of ejectments depended on the above case. At the Tredegar Petty Ses- sions on Wednesday the adjourned application of the Ebbw Vale' Company for warrants of ejectment against 64 of the colliers on strike at Abercarne came before the Bench; and Mr. Bradgate, who appeared on behalf of the men, read a letter from Mr. Col- borne, who had recommended the company to with draw the whole of the cases, and they were accord- ingly dismissed. Mr. Bradgate repeated the remarks made by him at Newport on Saturday, saying the men were willing to waive all legal points and leave the company's houses, if the company would give them their discharge, so as to enable them to get work elsewhere, and not keep them in bondage as they were at the present time. BURNT TO DEATH.—An inquest has been held on the body of an infant named George Harris, fourteen months old. The poor child was left at the fire by his sister, while she went to the front door, and his clothes caught fire. A neighbour rushed in and ex- tinguished the flames, and the little^sufferer was taken to the Infirmary, where he died from the injuries re- ceived. A verdict of Accidental Death was re- corded by the jury. BURGLARY.—James Pyott was charged on Monday before the Mayor, Mr. C. Lyne, and Mr. W. Evans, with breaking into the dwelling-house of James Leaner, and stealing a coat and other articles, on the 5th inst. The prisoner was stopped at 12 o'clock on Sunday night with the articles in his possession, and on the constable going to the house of prosecutor, he found that it had been locked up safely at half-past nine o'clock, and that it had afterwards been entered by the back parlour window, and the articles found stolen therefrom. The prisoner was committedfor trial. VOLUNTEER UNIFORM.—John Lawrence, who had been discharged from the 1st Monmouthshire Volun- teer Artillery, was charged with refusing to give up his uniform, which was valued, at 30s. He was ordered to pay that sum and the costs, or be im- prisoned for one month with hard labour. A DEAF AND DUMB PRISONER.—Alfred Thomas, a deaf and dumb man was charged with a scandalous assault upon William Taylor, and fully committed for trial. PONTYPRIDD. EXPLOSION AT LLANTWIT COLLIERY.—An explosion took place in Powell's Colliery, Llantwit, on Satur- day last, by which two men, father and son. named Jones, were severely burnt, the son especially. It appears that the two men drove into an old working, and as naked lights were used, the sudden influx of gas took fire, and hence the accident. TEA MEETING.—The anntud tea meeting in aid of the Wesleyan School Funds was held in the upper school-room, on Friday evening last, and a great number of persons attended. After tea a sacred concert was given in the Wesley Chapel, and Mr. Charles Bassett occupied the chair. ENTERTAINMENT.-The entertainment which ter- minated the popular readings in connexion with the Pontypridd Literary Institute, came off very success- fully at the New Inn Assembly Rooms, on Tuesday evening, when his honour Judge Falconer was in the chair. There was a full house, and a long and well- arranged programme was effectively carried out. In addition to the native talent," Mr. Hopkins and Mrs. Frost of Merthyr took part in the proceedings. Mr. Hopkins and Mrs. Edwards sang several songs and duets in a very pleasing manner, and Mrs. Frost played very cleverly on the pianoforte. At the close of the programme a hearty vote of thanks was ac- corded to the chairman, and the proceedings closed with the National Anthem, Mrs. Edwards singing the solo. CHILD FOUND DEAD IN BED.—On Tuesday morn- ing a child named Rose Anna Tilk was found dead in bed in a house in the Trallwn. The mother of deceased, who was subject to fits, died recently, and the father, William Tiik, then put the child into the care of its aunt,.in whose bed deceased was found dead about half-past seven o'clock on Tuesday morn- ing. No inquest has yet been held on the body, but it would appear that deceased became convulsed sometime during the night and died. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The fortnightly meeting of this Board was held on Wednesday, and there were present: W. Perkins, Esq., in the chair; Messrs. G. Williams, W. Francis, J. S. Maddick, G. J. Penn, J. Lewis, D. Davies, R. Jenkins, J. David, E. Evans, E. Thomas, J. Davies, E. Davies, and the Revs. D. T. Davies, and D. W. Davies. The minutes of the pre vious meeting were read and confirmed. The ma.ster reported that during the first week of the June qnar- ter there were 10 admitted into the house, 16 dis- charged, 1 dead, leaving in the house 102 against 80 in the corresponding week of last year. In the second week there were 6 admitted, 1 born, 6 discharged, 1 dead, leaving in the house 102 against 74 in the corresponding week of last year. In the 1st there were 31 children in attendance at schoolj and in the second 33 boys and girls. The Clerk said he had re- ceived a letter from the Poor Law Board, sanctioning the payment of .£21 to the clerk. The Clerk also re- ported that there would be only one change in the Guardians. Mr. David Jones, of Graigddu, had been appointed as a Guardian for the parish of Ystrady- fodwg instead of Mr. Richards, of Pont Rhondda, who will go out. The Clerk then read a letter from the Merthyr Tydfil Union, which was a form of petition to Parliament in reference to the bill now before the legislature. He then read the petition through, after which the Chairman said that as that was the first time he had heard the petition read, he could have wished they could have had some time to consider the matter, but he thought if if they delayed any time they would be too late. He thought the Merthyr Union had made very reason- able objections to the clauses of the bill, which the clerk had just ;read, and especially with reference to the paid visitor. Why, what did they want with a paid visitor ? He thought it was a very tyrannical proceeding (hear, hear). He proposed that they should adopt the petition. Mr. Penn seconded this proposition, which was carried. Mr. Penn drew the attention of the Board to the great number of per- sons connected with the strike at Treforest, who had applied for relief, and a great number had been or- deredinto,the House,, He thought the Board should thoroughly consider the matter before they had them into the House. It would entail a cost of upwards of jCI6 on the Board. They had already ordered in 35 adults and 66 children, making 95 altogether; and at 3s. 6d. a-week, the cost weekly would amount to £ 16116s. 6d. The Clerk said he had been informed by the master there had been more ordered into the House than they had beds for. The Board agreed to follow the instructions of the-Poor Law Board, which enabled them to use 'their own discretion in such matters, and they' would telieve those only who were really in need of it, and they would not take' more into the house than they were bound to. This was the chief business, and the Board adjourned. PENARTH. GOOD FRIDAY VISITORS.—It has been calculated that not less than 2,000 persons visited Penarth on Good Friday. All the conveyances by land and water carried large numbers of people. THE CHURCH.—On Easter Sunday this church was very prettily decorated with flowers and evergreens, the communion rail being wreathed with the blossoms of the cineraria, and wild cherry tree intermingled, having an exceedingly chaste effect The choristers' stalls, pulpit, font, and organ, each having received a share of floral embellishment, reflected much credit on the taste of the following ladies, whose handiwork it was: Mrs. Parsons, of the Rectory, and the Misses Batchelor, of the Kymin. THE DOCK.—This dock presents a better appear- ance than it has done for a long time, twenty-four vessels having arrived during the week, several of which are very fine crafts. The King Lear is in the Roads, and is expected in this dock on Saturday. SMUGGLING.—Marco Quailick, an Austrian sailor belonging to a vessel in the dock, was taken before J. S. Corbett, Esq., on Monday, charged with smug- gling 21bs. of tobacco. Mr. F. Mitchell, of Her Majesty's Customs, proved the charge. Fined £ 1 18s., including costs. LLANVABON. VESTRY MEETING.—A vestry meeting was held in this parish on Monday last, to audit the churchwar- dens' account, and to appoint churchwardens for the present year. The Rev. D. Noel, vicar of the parish, presided. The meeting was numerously attended Mr. Henry Roberts was appointed the vicar's church- warden, and Mr. William Miles, of Berthlwyd farm, the parish churchwarden. A church rate of one penny in the pound was unanimously voted for the ensuing year. This, with a vote of thanks to the Chairman, concluded the proceedings, which through- out were conducted with good feeling and harmony.