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-=- MERTHYR. •T. JEREMIAH, the only agent for Samuel Mason's Prise Bar Fittings and Bar Engines, for Merthyr, Dowlais, Aberdare. Pontypridd, Mountain A?h, Rhondda Valley. Rhymney, Tredegar, Ebbw Vale, Brvnmawr, Blackwood, Ac., &o.—Address, J. Jere- miah, Bar Fitter, Plumber, and Decorator, 36, High- street, Merthyr. and 2, North-street, Dotvlais. Estimates free distance no object. To PARTIES FCRNISHIVA.—Meters. J. G. Maddox and Son, auctioneers, will sell by public anction at the Auction Mart, 25, Duke-street, Cardiff, on Tuesday and Thursday, March fhe 5th and 7th, an immense assemblage of very superior household furniture. The sale will commence at two o'clock precisely each day. Further particulars will be foudd m our adver- tising column or may be obtained by writing to the auctioneers at the above address. [2849 J. F. DOCTON, Sanitary Plumber, Hot-water Engineer, Bar-fitter, Gas-titter, Bell-fitter, and General House Decorator, has just received a choice and well-assorted stock of Paperhangings—sale price from 2^d. per piece. Hundreds of job lots of paper- hangings must be cleared out regardless of price to make room for our new stock of paperhangings. Our gold paperhangings, from 9d. ]>er piece, is a marvel of cheapness. A staff of experienced workmen regularly employed. [Anvr. LoRD ROSEBERY AT CARDIFF.—Our readers will be glad to know that in view of the above visit a large stock of Rosebery Collars ready for Disestablishment have just arrived, and are now selling at J. W. MORRIS'S, 10, Pontmorlais. Merthyr. Special lines in winter suitings and overcoatings are being offered at great reductions in order to effect a clearance for our new Spring Goods. Specialities, 39s. 6d. Overcoats and suits, 38s. 6d. All orders executed on the premises by experienced workmen. Don't forget the Rosebery Collars in 4 fold linen, and the address, J. W. MORRIS, 10, Pontmorlais. Hallo! What's this! Genuine sale of hats, caps, shirts, ties, collars, gloves, mufflers, umbrellas, etc., etc., at EDMUNDS', 35, High-street, Merthyr. On Saturday next and to continue for 14 days. Every article reduced. The stock of Gento Mercery—of the best manufacture—which is comparatively new, must be decreased to make room for the latest production of the British looms. Sale quotation being oftentimes misleading, no enumerations of the various bargains will be made, but customers will find a genuine and honest reduction all round. No job lots bought for sale purposes. J. EDMUNDS, The Hattery and Hosiery, 35, High-street, Merthyr. IMPORTANT YIfilT TO MERTHYR.—We note with pleasure that we are to receive a visit from a combina- tion styled "Tho World's Greatest Show," and certainly they appear to bear out the claim to the title, being an enormous establishment, comprising a circus, hippodrome, menagerie, and curiosity museum. This is the first time in our recollection a show on so vast a scale has paid a visit to this country, though there are several similar establishments travelling in America, where we suspect this one hails from. An enormous capital must of necessity have been sunk in this enterprise, which is made up of some 42 wagons, uti which the show is transported from town to town. The stud of performing horses and ponies number 120, and there are 300 specimens of beasts, birds, and reptiles contained in the 20 huge dens which comprise the menagerie portion of the establishment, which also includes a herd of performing elephants, camels, dromedaries, lions, tigers, panthers, &c., under the command o! Captain Rowlands, an intrepid animal- trainer, who has served his apprenticeship with Herr Hagenback, a continental importer, who handles more wild animals in the course of a year than any man in the world. The circus portion or the entertainment has been in nowise neglected, as there are upwards of eighty performers, the pick of the profession, includ- ing all the well-known features, and also a srood many new ones, among which we notice Goliath and Miss May, who claim to be the strongest man and woman in the world. The establishment only stays one day in Merthyr, giving two perfotmances, but visits a good many towns in the neighbourhood, particulars of which will be found in another part of the paiier. [2921 — ''The Perils of Courtland Terrace" is the romantic title of a letter by "Pedestrian" in another column. —The Gas Company are doing well, Handsome dividends paid last year. Cannot the company give better burners in the street lamps? Our thorough- fares at night are fearfully dark. —The frost is playing sad havoc with our poor pavements. Some of the stones are ascending heavenwards, while others are making tracks for the netherregions. It was rumoured in the town on Tuesday that a switchback railway company was going to seek the Council's permission to open busi- ness on some of the pavements, special cars being constructed for the traffic. There are a good many tips and downs in the life of Merthyr pedestrians just now —Merry times are ahead for tho Merthyr printers. The District Council election promises to be a lively business. There are half a dozen candidates in the field; Mr. J. Evans representing the colliers, Messrs. Biddle and Rich the tradesmen, Docton and Jere- miah the seience of sanitary engineering, and Macin- tosh the land of the thistle and the bagpipes. Ply- mouth A rms, it is rumoured, goes in for bagpipes. MR. SASDFORD-JONES sang at the Park Hall, Car- diff, on Monday night. MIPS LEWIS' COOKERY CLAS.S.— Tho new session commenced on Tuesday night at the Abormorlais School, under very favourable condition-. There was an increased membership. CONFIRMATION SERVICES.—On Saturday last the Lord Bishop of Llandaff conducted a confirmation service at St. David's Church, when a large number of candidates for membership were enrolled. BAN'KRCFTCY.—Among the local tradesmen who last week filed their petitions in bankruptcy are Evan Thomas, Georgetown, grocer, and Cleophas. Hair's. High-street, photographic artist. Yoi'N'J PEOPLE'S SOCTETY.—On Wednesday night, all the Welsh Young People's Societies in the town met at Ynysgau Chapel, under the presidency of Mr. D. L. Jones. A united prayer meeting was held, and there was a large attendance. I.O.G.T.—On Monday night, at the usual meeting of this society, held at Hope Hall, a miscellaneous programme, provided by the ladies, was gone through. Mr. Tom Evans presided, and an enjoyable evening was spent. MERTHYR CYCLING CLCB.—Mr. J. B. Vaughan writes to say that a meeting of the above club will be held at the Merthyr ard Dowlais Coffee Tavern on Thursday, March 7th, at 8 oV-lock, when all cyclists who wish to join this club are requested to attend. MERTHYR LIBRARY.—The annual meeting of the above institution will be held on Tuesday, March 12th. when important resolutions will be placed before the meeting. All aub-cribcrs are earnestly invited to attend. THE LATE MR. HICNRY LEWIS.—We understand that Mr. Alec Lewis, the eldest son of the late Mr. Henry Lewis, auctioneer, has taken over his father's business, and will. we fed sure, secure the hearty patronage of all the old clients. THE FIFE BAND.—On Saturday evening last a number of the members of the old Merthyr Fife Band met at the Gladstone Coffee Tavern, when it was re- solved to resuscitate the society, and to enter into competition at the forthcoming Mountain Ash Eis- teddfod. All instrumentalists are invited to join. SOCIAL GATHERING.—On Thursday evening hsta social gathering of young people was held at the High-street Vestry, when the Rev. Alfred Hall delivered an interesting lecture, illustrated by designs on the blackboard. There was a crowded audience, and at the close a supper was served, when about 60 sat to tables and enjoyed a hearty meal. SUCCESS.—In the list just published of the success- ful candidates at the matriculation examination of the University of London, 1895, we are pleased to find the name of Mr. W. E. Davies, second son of Mr. J. R. Davies, accountant, &c., Glebeland, who passed in the first division. Mr. Davies is at present a student at the Carmarthen Presbyterian College. We wish him further success. PRESENTATION?. —On Friday evening, thy com- positors of the Times Office presented Mr. Uaao E. Jones, on the occasion of his marriage, with a beauti- ful platinotype portrait of the staff, neatly executed by Mr. Fred Betts, photographer, High-street. It was framed in plain oak and gold. Mr. T. Powell made the presentation, and Mr. Jones suitably responded.—At the same time, Mr. T. E. Powell was the recipient of a handsome silver-mounted cigar and cigarette holders, and case, the gift of the composing staff, on the occasion of his resignation. ILLNESS. — Many prormnent townsmen are, we regret to say, confined to their rooms with influenza and other ailments. Among tlvm are Mr. Peter Williams, Somerset-place Mr. William Evaus, J. P., Llwyncelyn Mr. D. Abraham, Peneoedcae Mr. Edmund Hamly, Wlieatbrook House and Mr. H.W. Southey, J .V.,Express Office. The Re v. Charles Angwin is convalescent, and was able to preach on Sunday. Mr. Rhys Davits, Courtland-terrace, is also recovering from a severe attack of cold. The Rev. and Mrs. D. C. Edwards are down with influenza. Mrs. Kirkhousc is also on the sick list. '3IW V.B. WELSH REGIMENT.—MERTHYU DETACH- MENT.—P. R. Cresswell, colonel commandant. Orders for the week ending Saturday, March 9th :— Wednesday, the detachment will parade at the Drill Hall at 8.15 p.m., full marching order, great coats rolled, leggings, water bottles, &c. band to attend a meeting of the shooting club after parade at the Armoury. For duty: Second-lieut. Evans, Sergt. Harris, Lance-corporal Davies, Bugler Jones. Next: Colonel Lewis. Sergt. Richard.5, Lance-corporal Evans, Bugler Ivees. By order, D. R. Lewis, colonel, 3rd V.B. Welsh Regiment, commanding Merthyr Detachment. PRESENTATION.—Last Thursday night week tho workmen of Mr. J. Jenkins, timber merchant, met together at Bentley's Central Hall, for the purpose of presenting Mr. Rees Price, foreman for Mr. Jenkms, with a handsome marble timepiece subscribed for by them, as a token of their appreciation for his past services, and his invaluable ability in the discharge of his duties tu tho building department, and also for his action between master and man. About fifty of the men sat down to a sumptuous supper provided by Mr. Beutley, who catered in his usual splendid manner. The chair was occupied by Mr. Tom Allen, an old workman, and the vice-chair by Mr. Evan Davies. The presentation was made by Mr. John Jenkins, who kiudiy attended to do so. He spoke in the highest terms of Mr. Price, and mentioned that he had the greatest pleasure in handing him, on behalf of the workmen, such a good substantial present. Mr. Price, who on rising was received by the singing of He's a jolly good fellow." heartily thanked the men, and said he was not expecting anything from them but he was pleased to receive their present, and would cherish it with a. feeling of joy. Several of the men spoke in glowing terms of Mr. Price, and many of tl » younger members enlivened the meeting with songs &0. A poem was read by Mr. D. M. Williams (Gwernyfed); this will appear in our Welsh column next is^ue The evening terminated with tho ringing of II BU wlarl fv nhadaV It may be men* tioned that Mr. WaiMr, C. M. Davie?, and Mr. I>. X. William- were present, A most enjoyable evening was spent-. I THE WATER BILL.—Petitions have been deposited in the Private Bill Office of the House of Lords, by Crawshay Brothers, Cyfarthfa (Limited) and others, the proprietors of the Glamorganshire Canal, and the London and North Western Railway Company, graving to be heard bj counsel against the Merthyr Tydfil Local Board Water Bill, when it reaches th# Seleot Committee fctare. MR. DAN DAVIES.—It is gratifying to note that Mr. Dan Davies, conductor of the Merthyr Choral Society, has been engaged by the Abertillery and District Choral and Orchestral Society an their conductor. The society numbers over 200 members. Mr. Davies will enter upon his duties at once, and will visit the choir once every week. He has received several other applications from large choirs in the county, which he will give his attention to. Nothing succeeds like success. HorE MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SoCIETY. — The ordinary meeting of the Hope Chapel Mutual Improvement Society was held on Thursday evening last, under the presidency of Mr. Jesse Taylur. Mr. W. Evans opened an interesting debate with a paper entitled, Ought ministers to take part in politics ?" Messrs. D. E. Jones, W. Jones, Percy Williams, T. E Jones, and H. M. Lloyd took part in the debate. When a vote was taken 10 members declared for the affirmative and seven for the negative. The debate was followed by what is known as sharp practice." ENTERTAINMENTS.—This week Mr. J K. Marry's company occupies the boards of the Theatre Royal with Homeless," a powerful and interesting drama, written by Mr. Murry. Tho chief member of the company is Miss Emile Da.wson, who is a very graceful actress. "The Wandering Jew" will be given on Friday and Saturday nights.—That old favourite," Toole's Myriorama, is drawing huge Ji audiences to the Temperance Hall nightly, the visit to the town having been extended a week longer than the original intention. 1 SHOP ASSISTANTS UNION.—On Tuesday evening a committee meeting of the local branch of tho above was held in W ilde's Coffee Tavern. Mr. Fred Beddoc presided and th > f llowing officers were elected :— President, Mr. Thomas vice-president, Mr. Saunders; treasurer, Mr. Beynon secretary, Mr. W. Rees. The president and secretary were elected delegates to the South Wales Council. A committee meeting will be held on Tuesday evening, and all intending members should at once apply to Mr. W. Rees, 50, High-street. MERTHYR CHORAL SOCIETY.—Wre are pleased to state that the Merthyr Choral Society is at present in such a high state of efficiency that those who ought to know are able to pronounce it to be the best com- bination that has ever been got together in Merthyr. The rehearsals on Sunday last were a grand success, when over 200 chosen voices mustered at the Market Hall, under the baton of their able leader, Mr. Dan Davies. The progress made with the chorus, "Put off, 0 Jerusalem," is very satisfactory. Part rehearsals are being held onoe a week both the attendance and attention is everything that could be desired, and the future of the society is looked upon as a prosperous one. MARRIAGE.—On Tuesday morning, the wedding took place of Mr. Isaac E. Jones, compositor, Merthyr Time*, and Miss Edith Harris, daughter of the late Mr. Harris, grocer, of Brecon-road. The Rev. D. C. Edwards was the officiating minister, the ceremony taking place at Hope ChapeL The bride, who was nicely dressed in a costume of slate colour, with hat to match, was given away by her brother, Mr. Llewellyn Harris, while Mr. Arthur Jones, brother of the bridegroom, actcd as beat man. Breakfast was partaken of at the bride's home, and the happy couple left early for Swansea, where the honeymoon is being spent. RELIGIOUS KNOWLEDGE.—At the annual examina- tion of pupil teachers and candidates in religious knowledge held in December la,t in various centres tnroughout the diocese of LIandaS, a number of tcachcrs from tho St. David's National School sat at the Merthyr centre. The Misses M. J. Jenkins, M. J. Jones, and F.Gould from the girls' department, and Miss S.Price from the the infants' department deserve j special praise, for they took tho first, sixth, eighth, and ninth places respectively in the whole diocese. This reflects great credit upon themselves and their instructresses, Mrs. Martin and Mies S.A. Jarrett. Master C. F. Cable and Tom Bevan, and Misses Catherine Jones, Rebecca Evans, and Agnes Davies also passed the examination successfully. WEDDING.—An interesting wedding took place last Saturday at the old Parish Church. Thebride was Misa Eva Adams, daughter of Mr. James Adams, con- tractor, Risca, and Mr. J. W. Davies, Pontmorlais, the bridegroom. Miss E. Adams was bridesmaid, and the bride was given away by her uncle, Mr. J. Adams. Mr. J. Thomas was best man. The wedding breakfast took place at the bride's uncle's residence. The party that joined the happy pair at the table were Messrs. J. W. Jones, C. J. Adams, If. Davies, E. Thomas, and J. Adams, and Messrs. L. Adams, Miss A. Adams, Miss V. Davies, Miss A. Bengoef. Mrs. Meredith, of Abergavenny, presided at the tali^e. The presents were numerous. The party left Merthyr for Abergavenny with the 1.5 train to spend tho honeymoon. DEATH.—It is our melancholy duty this week to record the death of Mr. William Jenkins, the eldest son of Mr. Jenkins, manager of Messrs. Eastman's fchop (next to Mr. Seidle). Deceased was 22 years of age in April, and managed the Trcharris shop for Messrs. Eastman. On Friday lie was taken ill and his father was sent for. He was brought homo on Saturday, and expired on Sunday afternoon. j Deceased was an attendant at St. David'j Church, and until recently was associated with the choir of that place. On Sunday evening Beethoven's Funeral March was played by tho organist, Mr. | A. J. Silver. F.R.C.O., IN an impressive manner. The funeral takes place to-day (Thursday), and a choral service will be held in St. David's Church. The Dead March in Saul will Vie plaved by Mr, Silver. InrsH NATIONAL LEAGUE.—Tho usual weekly meet- ing of the W. E. Gladstone Branch was held on last Sunday in the secretary's house, Upper Taff-street. The president, Mr. H. Coughlan, presided. Sub- scriptions were handed in by the canvassers, and the minutes confirmed. A resolution to forward £5 to the executive was unanimously adopted, this bringing the total up to £37 sent by the branch since the annual convention in Liverpool last May. and the amount would have been much larger were it not that many members of the branch have been out of em- ployment since the frost set in two months ago, and others working short time, which has made it very difficult for them to give any subscriptions to the branch. Resolved:—" That we congratulate Sir W. i D. Pearson, M.P., and the Liberal electors of Colchester on their triumphant and signal victory over the combined forces of the Tories and Unionists at the late election for that borough." The canvassers f intend to strongly impress on the members the necessity for them to vote for the Home Rule candi- I date, Mr. Alfred Edmonds, at the County Council election for tho Town Ward on Mondav, March 4th. PRESENTATION TO AN ODDFELLOW. — A pleasing incident took place at the fortnightly meeting of the above lodge on Thursday evening, at the Globe Inn. A large number of members were present. After the usual business of the lodge had been disposed of, the lodge was declared open to the friends of the mem- hers, who joined them to supper, prepared by the hostess, Mrs. Williams, after which a presentation of a P.P.G.M.'s jewel was madetoProv. C.S. W. R. Davies, treasurer of the lodge. The Chairman (N.G. E. T. Mends) having explained the object of the meeting, called P.G. John Nicholas to make the piesentation, and in doing so he was pleased to have the honour of handing the jewel, and stated that it was lie (the speaker) who had proposed Brother Davies as Pro v. D.G. Master at Dowlais in 1888.— Prow C.S. W. R. Davies, in replying, stated that it I afforded him a great amount of pleasure to know that his services were appreciated by the members of his lodge.—Prow G. Master Lockyear occupied the vice- chair. Songs and recitations were given during the ¡ evening by XG. E. T. Mends, Dowlais, G.M. J. T. Owen, Brothers Yorwerth and Perkins, and a most enjoyable evening was brought to a close by singing the National Anthem. MERTHYR POLICE COCRT.—Monday, before Mr. C. H. James. Tho following were fined tor heing drunk :—Isaac Jernes, Merthyr James Wheelan, John McCarthy and Edward Matthews, Merthyr Vale William James and Thomas James, Dowlais Lewis Jones,^ Merthyr. —— VAGRANTS.—Thomas Hopkins and Thomas Dean were charged with sleep- ing out at the Dowlais Company s coke oven", Caeharris, on Sunday night. The men appeared to be labourers out of work in consequence of the frost, and were discharged.—Thomas Davies, High-street, Merthyr, was charged by P.O. John Evans with being drunk on Saturday night, aud fined 10s. and costs.—Henry Josiah, Dowlais, was also fiued 15s. for a similar offence.—Robert Browu, Dowlais, was ( also fined 15s. and costs for being drunk and dis- orderl}'. — Elizabeth Jones, Castle Yard, Merthyr, was also fined 25s. and costs for being drunk on Saturday last. NON-MAINTENANCE.— John Harris, Merthyr, was summoned to show cause why he should not maintain his mother, who was chargeable to the Union. Defendant was a timberman in the Field Pit, and earned 3. 9d. per day, while his mother cost the Union 2s. 6d. a week. The defendant had not promised to pay any money. He was ordered to pay 2s. 6d. per week. OBITUARY.—We regret having to chronicle the der.th of Mrs. Jano Tasker, wife of George Tasker, 1, Moriah-strect, Morgantown, Merthyr, which sad event occurred at her residence at 11 a.m., on Wed- nesday, the 20th instant. Deceased was in her 55th year, and had been ailing for some weeks past, the cause of death being bronchitis and heart disease, She leaves a husband and a large family to mourn her loss, which must of necessity be most keenly felt owing to the love and respect bestowed on her by those who arc left behind. Deceased was one who was always ready to contribute and assist any move- j nient which was set on foot towards furthering the interests of temperance, she having been a member of "Tydfil Lodge of Good Templars" for years. She was a regular attendant at Pontmorla.is Calvinistic Methodist Chapel (Welsh), of which she was an active member, and as such devoted her life wholly and solely to the work of the Master whom she loved so dearly and served so faithfully. In short, her death will be mourned by a very large circle of friends and relatives. The funeral took place on Monday after- noon at the Hen Dy Cwrdd Burial Ground, Cefn Coed, whither a large and representative assembly congregated to pay a last tribute of resptct and kindly feeling. On tho way to the burial ground the choir of the church to which ho deceased belonged was in attendance, under the leadership of Mr. L. Thomas Jones, Cat-draw, and gave most effective and impres- | sive renderings of the following hymns:— Eifionydd," Lousanne," and" Alexander." Previous to going to the graveside, a short service was held in the English Weslevan Chapel, under the superintendency of the Rev. D. C. Edwards, M.A. (pastor of Hope Chapel), assisted by Mr. Rosser, of Pontmorlais Chapel. Sir. Edwards delivered a touching address, referring to the loss tho Welsh branch of his denomination had sustained through the death of Mrs. Tasker, whom they had all known so well. At the graveside a portiou of scripture was read, after which the hymn "Lief" was sung with great feeling, and the mournful proceedings then ter- minated with prayer offered by Mr. Rosser. It should j be mentioned that a beautiful wreath was sent by Mr. and Mre. Lloyd, bt. Peter's-park, London, a niece to the deceased. The funeral sermon will be prcached at Pcmtmorlaij Chapel on Sunday evening next, when the Row Ebenczer Rees, rorth, will officiate.
DOWLAIS.
DOWLAIS. VICTORIA. THEATRE. MARKET SQUARE, DOWLAIS. PBOPRIETREBS MRS. SINCLAIR. OPEN NIGHTLY. Monday, March 4th, Lily of Pontsarn, or Morlais Caetle in the Olden Timet. Tuesday, March 5th, Poul a Dhoil. Wednesday, Maroh 6th, The Lost Ship. Thursday, March 7th, Daughter of the Regi- ment. Friday, March 8fch, Maid of Cyfarthfa. Saturday, March 9th, Joan of Arc, or The Maid of Orleans. V UNDERTAKING and all kinds of Carpentering and Joinery Work done. Hearse and Mourning Coaches to order. GEO. J. O'Neill, Frederick's Court, North Street, and Pond Street. Dowlais. J. T. DOCTON, SANITARY ENGINEER, Plumber, Hot Water Fitter, Gas Fitter, Electric Bell Fitter, and General House Decorator, etc., 138, High-street, Merthyr. All orders will receive prompt attention. Distance no object. A staff of experienced workmen regnlarly employed. J.T.D. may be consulted on Sanitary matters, embracing drainage, ventilation, etc. f281 APPOINTMENT.—Mr. John Parry, of Dowlaia, has been appointed road surveyor under the County Council, at a salary of £85 per annum. TEMPERANCE CHOIR.—At Tuesday's rehearsal, Mr. Rees, conductor of the Temperance Choir, read a letter received frem Mr. Howell Jones, the Hafod, acknowledging in very feeling terms the vote of condolence received from the choir upon the death of his father, Mr. Thomas Jones, J.P., C.C. A vote of condolence was passed with Lady Aberdare and family—see other column. PERSONAL.—His many friends will be pleased to learn that Mr. John Davies, A.C., Mount Pleasant- street, Dowlais (brother to Mr. Dan Davia", condue- torof the Merthyr Choral Society), has been appointed with Mr. R. C. Jenkins, of Llanelly, as adjudicator at Machen Eisteddfod on Whit-Tuesday. Mr. Davies' abilities as a choir leader are well known in this neigh- bourhood, for, like his brother in the village," he has made tremendous headway in the musical world. He has won several valuable prizes, including J650 at Neath on Easter Monday, 1890, and £50 at Swansea on the same day. At Bridgend he carried off a £100 prize and a gold medal. We wish him still further success. TBE EXCELSIOR MINSTRELS. — The Excelsior Minstrels gave one of their performances at Blaenavon on Monday evening. There was a splendid audience, and financially as well as artistically the entertain- ment was highly successful. Mr. Abe Freedman was unable to journey with the other members of the troupe to Blaenavon, and his place as second "bones" was taken by Mr. Dan Nute, and the song "Our Johnny was rendered in good style by Master Willie Powell. With these slight changes the programme was the same as that given in Dowlais, In the second half there was something like a sensation. The ever- resourceful Dan Kennedy, one of the adorB in the boxing sketch, on receiving one unintentionally severe blow "improved the shining hour" by turning a somersault over the footlights, and so falling from the platform. Needless to say this unrehearsed scene brought down the house. The troupe returned to Dowlais by a special train leaving Blaenavon shortly- after mic'night, WELSH CHURCH.—A capital entertainment was given by the Welsh Church Sunday School on Thurs- day evening, when the chair was occupied by Mr. T. Jones, Aeron House. This was the last of the season, and it was by far the best. The following took part Mr. D. J. James, Miss M. A. Jones, Mr. James Jones, Mr. Evan Thomas, Miss S. A. Thomas, Mr. John Davies, Mr. John Powell, Pengarnddu friend-i. Mr. Richard Roberts, Miss L. M. Thomas, Miss Blodwen Jones, Miss Sarah James. Mr. W. M. Thomas, Mr. T. O. Evans' party. The drama, Prawf Die Shon Dafydd," was played by members of St. David's Guild. At the close of the entertain- ment a presentation was made to Mr. Mordeoai Evans, who has lately left the parish to become organist and choirmaster at Llanfaoon Church. The presentation, which consisted of seven valuable books on music, was made on behalf of the Welsh Church Choir and Sunday School by Mr. Morgan Lowis, who made an appropriate speech. Addresses were also delivered by the chairman and the Rev. Richard Jones. COLLIERS' SICK AND DISABLEMENT FUND.—The usual monthly meeting of the committee of manage- ment of the above fund was held on Friday evening at the For^e Hammer Inn. In the unavoidable absence of Mr. David Jones, tbe president, the chair was taken by Mr. Isaac Lewis, and there were also present Councillor Thomas Jenkins, J.P., High Con- stable Mr. Thomas E. Morgan, Queen's Head Inn Mr. Henry Smith, representing the workmen at Yochriw No. 1 Colliery; Mr. David D. Griffiths, Vochriw No. 2 Messrs. David Edwards, Thomas Powell, John Jones, and Thomas Davies, all repre- ¡ senting the Long Wrorks men; Messrs. William Rogers and David Thomas (secretary), Bedlinog No. 1: and Mr. Howell Williams, Bedlinog No. 2. The minutes of the last meeting having heen confirmed on the motion of Mr. Jenkins, it was dedded to post- pone two applications for relief until the next meet- I ing, owing to the absence of the men who had been appointed to mako the necessary investigation into the circumstances of the applicants. In respect of a I third case it was found that the committee were in a similar difficulty, but Mr. David Edwards pointed out that though they could not consider the case closed until they had heard the reports of the stewards, it was tolerably well known to them all that the application was a genuine one, and that those who made it were in the direst poverty, and a delay of a ¡ month might be fraught with serious consequences. ¡ He therefore moved that an immediate grant of £3 I be made, and that the case he considered in the usual way at the next meeting, when the committee might either make an increased grant or not, according to I the report. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas Jenkins and unanimously agreed to. It was agreed to hold the next meeting on the 8th of March. Ivon ENGLISH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. — On Thursday last the annual meeting of the above church was held. It was preceded by a very enjoy- able tea, ably presided over by Mrs. Murray, Mrs. Robottom, and Misses L. James. H. Davies, Allen, and Loney. After the tables had been cleared, the pastor, Rev. William Jones, took the chair, and the more serious business commenced. Mr. A. Austin, the church secretary, read the annual report, which was very satisfactory. The church during the year had contributed liberally to the various religious and philanthropic societies connected with the denomina- tion, as well as to local charities, and there remained a suijstantial balance in the treasurer's hands. The membership, notwithstanding several deaths and removals, had been well sustained. The Sunday school secretary's (Mr. B. R. Jones) report also showed a like satisfactory state of things. Mr. Jesse Thomas, the corresponding secretary of the Ivor Society of Christian Endeavour, read a very oxcellent paper on the origin and extraordinary progress of the Christian Endeavour movement, concluding with an earnest appeal to the young people, who had not already done so, to join the society. Stirring addresses on church work were delivered by the pastor and the deacons present, Messrs. Worman and James, appealing for better attendance at the week evening and Sunday morning services. Mr. J. Thomas spoke on "Our treatment of visitors."—On the motion of Mr. Henry Williams, in a most eulogistic speech, seconded by Mr. James Jones, a purse of gold (£10) was presented to the pastor as a token of the church's affection and appreciation of his efforts.—The Rev. W. Jones, who was evidently taken by surprise, returned thanks.—Votes of thanks having been given to the secietaries and treasurers, and also to tne ladies who provided the tea, singing and the Benediction concluded one of the fx*st attended and most enjoyable of Ivor's annual meetings. Miss Minnie Lewis ably presided at the organ. CANTATA PERFORMANCE.—Tbe extraordinary popu- ¡ larity of musical entertainments given in character and with dramatic action was again shown on Thursday evening" Esther the beautiful Queen" }>p.ing given by the Hermon Chapel Choir. The Oddfellows' Hall were simply packed. Every one of the reserved seats were occupied, and additional chairs had to he placed in the aisles ouly to be immediately filled. Scores of people both on the floor of the hall and in the gallery had to content themselves with mere standing room, The work is too well known to need any extended notice in this place. The choir was a very largo one and the singing was wonderfully good, and such as to reflect the nighest credit upon the II Conductor (Mr. J. Williams). In the matter of choral singing the performance was in no way inferior to that of "Joseph" given by the same choir last year. Of the soloists Mr. lorn George as Haman had by far the heaviest part in the book. On the whole he did it capitally, and the same may be said of Mr. Tom Lewis as the King." Mr. Evan Rees Evans as "Mordecai "was good, as was only to be expected from a singer of his eminence and certainly no fault could be found with Miss Lizzie J. Davies as Esther." Minor characters were sustained by Mrs. J. Williams, Mr. J. T. Morgan, Mr. George Davies, Mr. J. T. Davies, and Mrs. Oswald Thomas. From a dramatic point of view the last named lady was unmistakeably the best artist in the "caste." As the prompter to iniquity she was a veritable Lady Macbeth. Altogether the performance was a very good one and although it lost somewhat of its interest by reason of the narrative being so well known it was followed with the greatest attention by the crowded audience. The choir was accompanied by a local orchestra of about a dozen performers and by Mr. E. T. Davies on the pianoforte. Inasmuch as hundreds of people had been unable to gain admission on Thursday, a repetition performance was given on Saturday, when there was again a large attendance of the public.
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CEFN. Wouuers will never cease. The barber's disclaimer w a" a stunner. All honour to Mr. Thomas Morgan for his skill in manipulating the scissors and the razor, and be is deservedly popular as a dear barber. But it surpasses the limits of my imagination to think how any man could consider the Knight of the Lather capablo of writing a weekly budget of news to a widely-circulated paper. It seem?, however, that some people have been guilty of such wild fancies. —The Parish of Vaynor has become the pleasure- ground of the Tories it has turned its back upon the traditions of the fathers, and embraced the new doc- trine of the Primrose League. Tho seat on the trine of the Primrose League. Tho seat on the County Council, which was so pluckily won and retained for six years by the late Mr. Thomas Jones, Hafod, has been appropriated by Mr. Kirkhouse, of Tyiorstown, a good Conservative. And the seat for Cefn Coed division, thanks to the apathy of the NoneottHfrinist Liberals, is allowed to remain, with- out a strnggle to capture it, in the possession of the Tory brewer. Some defeats can be justly considered victories, but that a village of so-called Noncon- formists should be vanquished at the feet of the advocates of the beer trade, is, I think, a dishonour able defeat. The cry three years a^o was to politics," but the first act of our councillor, immedi- ately after his election, was to vote for nine Tory aldermen, thereby rejecting men who had done veoman service to the cause of education and religion in the oeunty of Brecon, merely because they were Literals. Has the cry of to politics been justified by the history of the past three years ? It beems not. And the Cefn bridge is still a fruitful topic for elec- tion speeches. —I am asked by Parent to say something about the School Board. Well, I consider his charge against the teachers too vague, and therefore, too sweeping. Whether Parent j, has any foundation of fact for the charge, I know not but what I have thought all along is, that the constitution of the Board is not, educationally, worthy of the great advantagfls of the present day. With our intermediate and technical schools dotting every hill and dale, and our several University Colleges, we ought to hare men on our School Boardf in entire sympathy with education in its highest and broadest phases, co-operating with the teachers in their efforts to train the young children placed under their care. I have every respect fcr the members of the present Board they are, undoubtedly, good men in their own spheres of work but educationally, I say again, "Tid da lie gellir gwell." HEN- LANC. PERFORMANCE. — A grand performance of Y Tymorau was given in full character by the Tabor choir on Thursday night, at the Drill-hall, under the conductorship of Mr. John Watkins. Mr. John Rogers, J.P., presided. The soloists who took part were :—Soprano, Miss M. A. Edwards contralto, Miss Hannah Maria Evans tenor, Mr. Thomas Morgan Jones baritone, Mr. Rhys Williams bass, Mr. John Williams. Miss Susannah Williams and Miss Bronwen Williams, A.C., accompanied. Excel- lent order prevailed, for winch the chairman compli- mented the audience. ABERCANAID. TEMPERANCE.—On Monday evening last a very well-attended temperance meeting was held at the Pentrebach Schools. The chair was occupied by Mr. Evan Howells. Mrs. Lloyd, B.W.T.A., of Aber- dare, addrersed the meeting in English, as well as the Rect-or of Dowlaia while Mr. William Davies (Graig) spoke in Welsh. Several other gentlemen spoke in Welsh, and a very instructive evening was spent. QUAKERS YARD. BERTHLLWYD WELSH BAPTIST CHAPEL.—The Rev. R. B. Jones, the pastor of the above place of worship, has decided to accept the call from Salem Welsh Baptist Chapel, Hanelly. We understand the rev. gentleman will relinquish his present charge in about five weeks time. TREHARRIS. PRIMROSB LEAcm.—A public meeting, under the auspices of the Ystrad Mynach Habitation of the Primrose League, was held at the Public Hall last Friday evening. Owing to the absence of Captain Lindsay, through illness, Mrs. Lindsay ably presided. Mr. Herbert Lewis, the Conservative candidate, and Mr. Waddington addressed the meeting. OBITUARY.—The funeral of our late townsman, Mr. Jones, chemist, Fox-street, took place on Wednesday, the place of burial being Beech Grove Cemetery, Quakers' Yard. Mr. Jones was highly resected by all classes, and his funeral was largely attended. TRELEWIS. ALLOTMENTS.—The Gelligaer Rural District Coun- cil has just set a good example to public authorities. They have caused a printed circular to be sent to each ratepayer inviting applications for allotments. A goodly numher have responded to the circular.
THE COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION.
THE COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION. A great number of meetings have been held in sup- port of the various candidates in all parts of the dis- trict, but we are unablo to insert reports of them owing to pressure on our space. Mr. Evan Lewis, of Dowlais, believes in variety of political work. As a sort of compensation for supporting Mr. David Morgan in Aberdare, he champions the cause of Mr. ll. W. Lewis in Aber- canaid. At one end of the parish ho supports Mr. Prosser, and the rector of Dowlais at the other. THE NOMINATIONS. Monday last was the date fixed for the receiving of the nominations of candidates for seats on the County Council, the returning officers for Merthvr and the surrounding districts being Mr. T. L. White and Mr. John Vanghan. The following are the nominations for the different wards :— P. Martin, general manager. Dow- lais Iron Company (Conservative and Church- man). DOWLAIS.—fThomas Jenkins, farmer (C., Ch.). GELLIFAELOC.—|Evan Lewis, auctioneer (Liberal and Nonconformist). tGwilym Cristor James, solicitor (L., N.). PENYDARHEN.— FThomas Williams, gentleman (L. ,N.). tD. Davies, gentleman (L., N.). Dan Thomas, licensed victualler (C., Ch.), Thomas Edward Morgan, licensed victualler (C., Cb.). MERTHYR TOWN,—John Lewis, solicitor (1., (11,). Alfred Edmonds, journalist (L., N.). CYEARTHKA. — tThomas Thomas, checkweigher Labour, N.). Watkin Moss, collier (Lab., N.). PLYMOUTH.—Henry Watkin Lewis, civil engineer (C., Ch.). Arthur Daniel, provision merchant (L., N.). MERTHYR ALE.—tD. Prosser, grocer (L., N.). W. Bell, colliery agent (I. and Roman Catholic). Those marked thus t are old members. PONLOTTYN (1 seat).—John Penry Williams, Baptist minister, Liberal and Nonconformist. William Williams, grocer, Liberal and Noncon- formist. Alfred Phillips, grocer, Liberal and Nonconformist. David Benjamin Owen, innkeeper, Conservative and Church. GEILIGAER (1 seat). — Henry William Martin, mining engineer, Conservative and Church. ABERDARE TOWN. — Thomas Thomas, gentleman, Libernl and Nonconformist. John W illiam Evans, solicitor, Literal and Non- conformist. BLAENOWAWR. John Howell, hotel keeper and auctioneer, Liberal and Church. Unopposed. LLWYDYCOEP. — Rees Hopkin Rhys, J.P., Liberal and Nonconformist. Rev. Richard Morgan, Liberal and Nonconformist. GADLYii DIVISION.—David Morgan, miner's agent, Labour and Nonconformist. William Thomas, J.P., civil and mining engineer, Liberal and Nonconformist. ABERAMAN (1 seat).—Thomas Davies, Aberowmboy, farmer, Liberal and Nonconformist. Thomas Rees, Swan Hotel, hotel keeper, Liberal and Nonconformist. ABEKTILLEKT, NORTH. — S. N. Jones. South—W. Thomas. BEDWELLTY, EAST. — J. D. James. West — N. Phillips. TREDEGAR CENTRAL.—WR. Davies, GEORGETOWN.—H. Bowen, SIRHOWY.—Thomas Lewis. WEST.—D. Aggex. I Elmw VALE, Beaufort.—T. Richards. North Central—David Jones. South Central.—D. Hughes. South.—E. Phillips. WITHDRAWALS. Monday was the last day for receiving withdrawals, and the two received were Mr. G. C. James in the Gellifaelog Ward, thus leaving Mr. Evan Lewis returned unopposed and MI. Dan Thomas in the Penydarren Ward, the fight there heing now between Mr. D. Davies and Mr. T. E. Morgan. PLYMOUTH. This election takes place on Monday, and before another issue of your journal sees the light of day the goal will have been attained by someone. The result here w ill be very close, and whoever goes in wil! not have many votes to spare. Both candidates are sanguine of success, and are doing all they can to gain favour. Tho general opinion is that Mr. Arthur Daniel will be the successful candidate. TROEDYRHIW. A meeting was held at the New-street Schoolroom on Thursday evening last to support Mr. H. Watkin Lewis at the forthcoming election. The chair was taken by Mr. Evan Lewis, of Dowlais. The meeting was well attended, and all would have passed off wofi had it not been for a few rowdies who persistently interrupted the speakers. However, the worthy chairman was equal to the occasion, and administered a fine cutting speech to those "obdtropolus" individuals. Mr. Thomas was followed by Mr. D. Rees, and soon after the large multitude dispersed. MERTHYR VALE. The utmost enthusiasm prevails here about the County Council election. Major Bell is very popular, and it is believed that he will this time beat Mr. Proaser. That gentleman's supporters, however, ftel equally confident of a victory. A correspondent writes:—"Mr. Prosaer's friends appear very san- guine, but it is noticeable that they refrain from laying odds on the result when invited ty their opponents. They fear, }>erhaps, the chapel might hear that they were betting." It would le end to suggest that the gambling fraternity appear to 1)4j staunch supporters of the Major. Agreatdealof interest isnow centred upon this elec- tion, as tho battle will now be between the present representative, Councillor Pro?ser, and Major Bell, Merthyr Vale. The last-named gentleman has a large army of supporters diligently working on his behalf, whilst Mr. Prosser has numerous supporters working might and main for his candidature. Councillor Prosser is most active in personally canvassing the electors. Both sides are confident of success. On Thursday se'nnight a meeting was held at the Public Hall, Treharris, in support of the candidature of Major Bell. There was a good attendance. Coun- cillor Roberts, Merthyr Vale, presided. The follow- ing gentlemen addressed the meeting :—Mr. Williams (manager!, Mr. Morgan (under-manager), Rev. H. P. Jones, all of Merthyr Vale: Mr. T. Pritchard, Quakers' Vard and Mr. Gaines, Treharris. CEFN. It is anticipated that Mr. Thomas Morris (C. and Ch.), and Mr. Herbert Kirkhousc (C. andCb.) will be returned unopposed in the representation of Cefn and Gelly and Dyffryn electoral divisions on the Breconshire County Council. TREHARRIS. There was great excitement in Tiehan is on Tues- day evening. A torch-light procession arrived at 7.30 p.m., accompanied by a brass band from Merthyr Vale in support of the candidature of Major Bell. The procession numbered aliout 150 men and boys. They had about 80 torches, and it being a very dark night, the old fashioned lights and the strains of the band drew the people from their homes into the streets by hundreds in fact the streets were literally thronged. A public meeting washed in the Publio Hall, presided over by Mr. Gibbon, manager, Tre- harris. There were nearly 600 persous present, but a large proportion consisted of lads. The following gentlemen addressed the meeting, which at times wat quit* lively :—Mr. Joseph Owen, Troedyrhiw Rev. H. P. Jones, Merthyr Vale, and Mr. Bundy, Tro- harris. Froquput interjections fell from the audience, such as "Vote for Prosser," aud "Vote for Major -L- h -J. Bell." Good humour prevailed throughout the meet- ing, the people appearing to be greatly delighted. Outside the hall after the meeting hundreds of people congregated, and Councillor Prosser ascended the steps leading to the hall and delivered a. short but I spirited address. Hia courage was rewarded with cheers, mingled with, Vote for Major Bell." Mr. W. R. Thomas, Bristol House, then addressed tho audience in the vernacular 00 Mr. Prosser'e behalf, and WM greatly cheered. DUFFRYN DIVISION. At the Coffee Tavern, on Friday evening last, a well-attended meeting was held to consider the candi- dature of Mr. Thomas Morris, Thorn Hotel. Naviga- tion.—Mr. Alderman William Jones was voted to the chair, and Mr. David Morgan, under-manager, occupied the vice-chair. RHYMNEY. The present members only were nominated, viz. Mr. J. D. Thomas for the Lower Ward, and Dr. T. Hall Redwood for the Upper Ward, who were declared duly elected. BEAUFORT An enthusiastic meeting was held at Beaufort on Tuesday night, when Councillor Thomas Richards, the present representative of tbe ward on the Monmonthshire County Council, gave an interesting address. Councillor Lyddon presided. Mr. Richards was selected to contest the ward again at the forth- coming election. TREDEGAR. The Liberals of the Town Ward met at the Lower Room of the Temperance Hall on Wednesday, Mr. D. O. Davies in the chair. Councillor W. Davies, the present representative, having consented to stand again he was unanimously adoptM. It is not likely that there will be opposition. The present representative of the Sirhowy Ward, Councillor Stephens, having decided not to stand again, the Liberals have nominated Mr. T. Lewis, grocer. There is likely to be opposition, Mr. Havard, a Conservative, having signified his intention of standing. BRYNMAWR. Is is very uulikely that Councillors Thomas and Watkins, the respective candidates for the East and South Wards, will be opposed. It is stated that Councillor Lyddon, the present representative of tho West Ward, will stand again. Tho Liberals have nominated Mr. James Morgan, boot factory, so that a contcst is very possible. ¡ IN DEFENCE OF MR. BLOOR There is talk of a contest in the Central Ward. The Liberal nominee is Mr. James Bloor. A correspondent siyniug himself "Ajax" thus writes: — Sir, — Allow me to protest against the attack made upon Mr. Jamua Bloor in the last issue of your Merthyr contemporary. In that paper Mr. Bloor is accused of not being in sympathy with the working men of the town, and that he opposed a motion before the District Council to employ some of the unemployed to clear away the snow. Everybody who knows Mr. Bloor will at once recognise the absurdity of the a'mve-mentioned remarks. The I working men never had a more sturdy champion. He has given liberally towards every fund that has been got up to aid men on strike, or men out of employment, as the case may be. To say that he oppssed a motion to get unemployed men to clear away the snow is a deliberate misrepresentation of facts. Mr. Bloor voted for the motion he has always voted for everything calculated to benefit working men and the bulk of the people are fully aware of tho fact." Another correspondent, signing himself Homo," writes :—" Sir,—There was a letter in your local con- temporary last week accusing Mr. James Bloor of charges which he is not guilty of. This gentleman has given scores of pounds towards good causes in the town. Nonconformist chapels have always found in him a subscriber and well-wisher. During the last great strike he also proved a real friend in needto the men out of employment. It is, therefore, hard lines t;o see a gentleman of the true stamp, one who has fought hard for the interests of the working men, and who is a working man himself, attacked unfairly." BATTLES OF THE TRIBES OF DAR. And it came to pass in those days that tho people on the banks of the Cynon had a division amongst themselves, and divided into five distinct triba. Now, these tribes took counsel together as to whom they should have to reign over them and be king. Lo and behold thence came forth many men seeking to be highest. So great was the multitude that they had to cast lots amongst themselves as to whom they should bow the knee; but the people of the tribe called Blaengwawr were all of one mind, and paid homage to Lamb," over which was unfurled a "Flajr." wherewith to recognise the castle of their king. Now, the people that were scattered in the country going northward became much enamoured of the means of the titled lord of riasnewydd, and did many things against a potter with the object of I defeating the man that stood with his hack against the Methodietic wall. When the twittle had waged for some time a great army was seen approaching I from tho common, which, in tho Celtic tongue is called Wain and fears are entertained that their numbers will overwhelm the army from Plas.iewydd. Now whilst this conflict was waging, things appeared very disorderly amongst the tribe of Gad." because of a man who came out from amongst the city throng to be ruler over this people, and there was much division between them. And a cerain portion of the tribe assembled, and did all they could to overthrow these aliens by trying to induce some of their own number to lead on to battle. So fierce were the threats that Camion divided themselves from the tribe of the city. But these people failed to find from amongst their own number a man to become their king, because they were afraid of a division amongst the family by the name of Sliding-scale." Then camo out from amongst the tribes scattered to the east and west a man Earned Dai o'r Nant, with his wife Ruth, to do hattle against Brynawel. Dai was a great champion, and had been in many battle- (upon one occasion with only 197 men). Hia experience in the field of battle will no doubt bring him victory. In the city in the day thereof there came forth a man from Friars-alley by the name of Tom Tom, a good fellow who was known to have championed many a triho to victorious batdc but the Glolxs appeared against him, and his structure trembled with fear, and the city people, seeing this, strengthened him with many assurances, so that he at last faced his foe with deter- mination to itiay them Now, whilst all these conflicts raged there came a cry from the people round and about the land of Aber (for) a-man, Shew us a king,^that we might set him upon a pinnacle," they cried, and in response a Sheep-dog barked and a Swan flustered about, and these two set agftinst eich other to try their strength. The Swan beat back the Sheep- dog near to his kennel, until beseemed almost success- ful. Then there came re-inforccments of boys up from the Cwm, and drove the Swan into the'brambles, where he will be secured. Now, behold, I pen these writings from the field of battle whilst the fighting is going on, and these observations are made from my post of inspection. MR. HENRY WATKIN LEWIS AND MR ARTHUR DANIEL. "Reason' writes:—! am seriously afraid, Mr. Editor, that the question to be decided by the Ply- mouth Ward electors amounts almost to an insult to the intelligence of the ordinary elector. The two gentlemen have so little in common that only a very dull man indeed would think of comparing them. I The contrast is so marked that for anyone to be in doubt as to their respective merits bespeaks either an evil heart or a very weak mind. Owing to the turn which Mr. H. W. Lewis' meeting at Troedyrhiw took, I have tripd to look at these two gentlemen from every conceivable standpoint. I have endeavoured to weigh them iu relation to the religious, the moral, the political, and the social life of the ward. In every department Mr. Daniel is admittedly and, I think, I deservedly to the front, whilst Mr. Lewis, according to the admission of his fastest friends, does not count at all. Mr. Daniel identifies himself with every movement which is for the good of the people, whereas Mr. Lewis is an utter stranger to all such movements. It would be a distinct loss to the neigh- bourhood to lose Mr. Daniel, whilst in no sense what- ever would the absence of Mr. Lewis be felt. At Mr. Henry Lewis' meeting a question was asked having a reference to Mr. Lewis' views politically. Mr. Joseph Owen replied that he did not know, but that Mr. Lewis had told him to say that he was a Liberal. WThen pressed by Mr. Morrell, Mr. Joseph Owen could only repeat "I can only say what Mr. Lewis told me." S r, Mr. Owen and Mr, Lewis are very old friends, and imagine one saying of the other. "I dou't know what my friend is, I can only say what he told me he was." The difference between Mr. Daniel aud Mr. I Lewis is this: Everybody knows what Mr. Arthur Daniel is, whereas nobody knows what Mr. Henry Lewis is. Look at the two. Try them in relation to relipio.i, or to the moral advancement of the people, or to politics, or to social requirements. In every case everybody knows what Mr. Daniel is, but nobody, not even Mr. Joseph Owen, knows what Mr. Lewis is. Put the two men on the platform. What a con- trast One is outspoken, eloquent, a master of his subject, well-informed and able, in a very high degree, to impart that information. What about the other ? Still unknown. He won't attend his own meetings, but will content himself with sending Mr. Joseph Owen, Mr. Evan Lewis, and the kid-gloved unem- ployed of Troedyrhiw to represent him. By the way, how did Mr. Joseph Owen and his dear friend Mr. Evan Lewis, like our collier boy Morrell ? Two bombastic overcoated gentlemen against one working man It was a spectacle, I assure you, Mr. Editor. They were like clay in a potter's hand. Now they were this, now that and when our friend Morrell had done they and Mr. H. Lewis were every- thing and nothing. Vote for Daniel, IKIVS A WORD FOR COUNCILLOR T. THOMAS. Cymro" thus addresses tho electors of the Cyfarthfa Ward :—Fellow-workmen, I hope that you will open your eyes in time, and that you will not be led astray by the enemy. As you well know, three years ago we elected Mr. Thomas Thomas to repre- sent us on the Council; and you know an well that he has done so most honourably. He has been the means of gaining some very important points to us as work- men. What I want to draw your attention to is that a Tory is in the field fighting for the seat, and the Irish Home Rulers in the ward are going to support him to wrench the seat from the Radical, Mr. Thos. Thomas. Let us arise up like ouo man, and rally round the tried workman's friend. Remember that the ward is ou its trial The eyes of all true Liberals are on us. THE IRISH VOTE. It is thought that tho Irish vote will lie giv^n solid to Mr. Edmonds. At tho meeting of th« National League on Sunday, it was arranged to Rend out cau vassers to work for him, and to make personal calls on all Irish v oters. COUNCILLOR DAVID DAVIES AND MR. A. EDMONDS. Councillor David Davies, Glebeland, writes as follows My name having been mentioned AS a pro- bable candidate for the County Council Election in the Town Division, you will permit; me to say that, although I have !>prn requested by a large uumher of electors to stand, I bavtj declined for the following reasons Firstly, that Mr. Edmonds was the first in the field secondly, that I did not wish to eplit the Liberal vote no as to endanger the seat for the Liberal Party and thirdly, that I wish to stick to my own division (Penydamm). I hope the Town Division will not be deterred hy these rumours from support- ing the Liberal candidate, Mr. Alfred Edmonds, who, I hope, will be carried by an overwhelming majority. Mr. T. D. Sullivan, M.P., writes to Mr. Alfred Edmonds Mallows :—" I hope the result of the con- tcst will he a Liberal and Home Rule victory." I Mr. John Williams, London House, Merthyr, I writes a-s follows:—"Sir,—In your contemporary I observe a series of letters evidently written from a well-known source with the intention of creating a split in the Liberal ranke; over the County Council election. The hand is that of Enau, but the voice is undoubtedly that of Jacob. I have known Mr. Edmonds since his boyhood, and have heard him speak on many occaMonf, and in the whole of his public utterances I have never known him to have •pven vent to a sentiment which by the liveliest imagination could be construed as Tory in its charac- ter. On the other hand, his views'on political ques- tions have been most advanced, and I believe he will he a distinct acquisition to the Liberal Party on the Council. WILLIAMS." "Justice" writes Why go from Merthyr, Mr. Edmonds, for a character? Is thero no one in Merthyr will give you one V Or are you, politically, too well-known here to get one V l>id you get 'a character from Mr. Laljouchere because you were not known to him t Labby is great at bogus-work exposures. I should like to know if this is a continu- ation of such work in a different channel also, I should like to know how many times and to bow many people Mr. L. has given a similar character. Hut what has ho to do with the Glamorgan County Council ? Let him mind his own business, if he can. If fou have tried for a character in the town, and failed, surely that should be hiut enough to you, or any ordinary person. Perhajis you are not an ordinury perwn; indeed, your actions in going to and fro in the world, seeking political testimonials, prove you to be extraordinary, nnd, as such, we electors of the Town Ward don't want you. Ordinary i>eople are good enough for UII, such as Mr. J. W7. Lewis, who has no need to go out of his native ward for a character, and next Monday's election will not only prove that, but will place him at the head of the poll with such a thumping majority as will neces- ¡ sitate your hiding your diminished head and varie- gated name in some fur-away place where vou are not I known and will not need a character, eittier from a Labonchere or a T. V. Sullivan. I Llais or Dref thus holds forth: The effusion from the supposed temperance man upon the coming contest in the Town W nrd for the County Council is I really mo.<t amusing, especially so to anyone who is in the least acquainted with the general habits of the two candidates who are now posing hefore the public, and I have not the slightest hesitation in asserting that the so-called Liberal and Temperanct) candidate has no claim whatever to their (the Temjierance party's) suffrages. I think that that letter would have beeu far more savoury in the nostrils of the T.P. if Mr. A. E. had denied, or even attempted to deny, tho sweeping accusation made against him by Lis opponent—that of having sought the support of the Licensed Victnallera. What are his reasons for not denying it? There can be no question as to the truth of it, for were it not true, Mr. E. is not the man who would miss such a chance of advertising himself, and which could so easily be dono by denyin" it as publicly as it was made. Why has he not tried to offer some explanation for it? I believe that an honest, manly attempt even at explaining it would ha.ve got him more support than a, character signed by Henry Labouchere, or a letter written on his behalf by a Temperance man who drinks far more Scotch whiskey and soda than he does lemonade. Cut on snch shuffling Be a man, Edmonds. Itis then you could raise the shout of Charge," or perhaps it would sound better thua Drink, Edmonds, drink," and so on. Liberalism, forsooth What a!>out that sterling Radical, Mr. D. Davies, Glebeland ? Does he sup- port him? Certainly not, and tho reason is soon forthcoming. Mr. D. Davies does not support shufflers; perhaps Mr. J. Plows would, out of grati- tude to him for his services in forwarding his candi- dature as the Tory" against D. Davies, the Liberal, in our last District Council Election. Did Mr. E., in applying to Mr. H. Lalxiuchere for a character, give him an account of his doings re Davies and Plews I wonder ? Does he think that tho voters of the Town Ward believe in that kind of Liberalism? Such Town Ward believe in that kind of Liberalism? Such conduct must have been the Literalism of the days of Esau and Jacob. A consistent man, though he be a Conservative, is far better than a shuffling Liberal. Fellow electors support the man whose interest is identical with our own, and whose conduct during the contest has been fair, manly, and consistent, and against whom no charge of shuffling or weather- cockism can be laid. [NOTK.—Our correspondent will doubtless Tw interested in Mr. David Davies' letter on this subject.—Eo.] TOWN WARD TORY TRICKS. Mr. D. Williams, 6. Alma-street, writesGrimaldi is supposed to have been the greatest fool that ever lived, but I think the writer who, in your last week's issue, signing himself Aristidus is (in the more sinister meaning of the term) a greater fool than Grimaldi. He commences his ramblinjr communica- tion by clilling himself a" pronounced Liberal," and then ho proceeds to prove this statement in a most strange way. How does ho do it ? By vilifying Mr. Alfred Edmonds, one of the truest Liberals in the constituency; by supporting Mr. J. W. Lewis, a well-known Conservative, and solicitor to tho Licensed Victuallers' Association by putting in a good word for the drink traffic, a traffic that has always done its best against Liberalism and the in- terests of tho working classes and by making fun of trades' unionism amongst the coHiera, that combina- tion by which alone they can ever hope to have their grievances redressed. So much for his pronounced Liberalism. Of all the flimsy devices ever concocted to disguise rank Toryism, the attempt of Aristides" is about the flimsiest and mo«t transparent that was. over tried on and if that select coterie which holds its meetings alternately between a certain baccy shop and tho parlour of a certain pnb," think for a moment that they are going to bamlnxizlo tho work- ing men into the belief that the communications sent to your columns last jweek 'are Liberal letters, they are making the greatest mistake they ever made in their lives. The wotking men Liberals of the Town Ward are not such fools as (attain publicans and their gentlemanly (?) followers take them to be. They have been litten before by these underhanded tricks, but once bitten they are twice shy," and they are now beginning to ^ee through the palpable hypocrisy of the I>oozers'" committee. It is an old device of our Tory friends to run down the Liberal candidate, and to suggest that some other Liberal ought to come out. Don't you see the dodge ? It is their desire to get as many Liberal candidates in the field as possible, so that their Toiy candidate may run in between them. Wo are a bit too sharp for them this time. The publican and his beery compan- ions had better try their little game on in some other ward. In the Town Ward it has been played out long ago. I sincerely believe, sir, that the letters sent you last week came to you in such a way as to make yon believe at first blush that they were real Liberal letters, although I have no doubt that the editorial mind suspected there was something fishy about them before it finished perusing them. I have heard that some well-known champions of the Merthyr Tories are adepts at using other people's names to letters without their consent, and if they do this, they would not, I am sure, hesitate to get some of their Dothouse companions (who are ready to do anything for a pint of beer) to write letters at their dictation upon any matter, and to assume political views, in the course of a day's booze, ranging from high and dry Toryism to rank Republicanism. As Mr. John Williams, London House (one of the best Radicals in the district) suggests, in a letter to yonr contem- porary last week, these things aro done to create a. split in the Liberal ranks but, unfortunately for these cowardly conspirators, they have shown their hands too soon. They are a bit too previous." As a rule these people are clever at shuffling the cards, and the showing of their trump card at so early a period in the game only convinces me that their inebriety was in a far more advanced stage than ib usually is when playing a big hand. Their brains must be softening, for this is not the only occasion last week when one of their number was a'bit "two previous." The individual I refer to, in the course of a groggy hornpipe, announced, I am told, to his cringing admirers, that there was a legal objection against the man opposed to his favourite candidate for County Council honours, that they were going to "suck in the RadK" in a certain ward; that his candidate was, in fact, going to have a walk over. The poor fool had, no doubt, mistaken the last day for withdrawals, confusing them, probably, in his fuddled imagination, with the School Board withdrawals, What was the result ? Our side get to hear of it, we nominated another candidate, and the miserable tricksters, I have referred to turned tail and fled. To come back to Aristides," this "pronounced Liberal prates of honour in his letter. What sense of honour has he got? Why, this he takes advantage of a false name to bring groundless charges against a gentleman of irreproachable character. Come out of your hiding-place, "Aristides." Let us see who you are. Don't stab men in the dark. You are injuring your candidate, who, I am sure, would never resort to such tricks, by your detestable conduct. Do you think the working men, or any other men in the Town Ward, are going" to listen to the advice of a man who is afraid to put his name to his letter ? Not quite. If I know them well, as I think I do, they'll have a fair fight, or none at all. No kicking on the ground or hitting below the !)(>1t. You arc a nice specimen of humanity to find fault with Mr. Alfred Edmonds. Pah I question whether the disclosing of your name would benefit the public. Methinks I smell the odour of the tap-room, and you had either better remain there or reform and become a respect- able member of the community. One word in conclusion to my fellow-Liberals Do not believe, in criticisms of the Liberal candidates by so-called Liberal letter-writers. You may depend upon it, they conic from a Tory source. What are the opinions of these poltroons compared with tbe praiso of high-souled men like Messrs. Labouchere, T. D. Sullivan, and tbe leaders of Liberalism iu the Town Ward ? They are but as the rushlight compared with tbe noonday sun. These last-named gentlemen join in describing Mr. Edmonds aa a Liberal wbooe presence on the Council would bo a gain to tho Liberal Party there, aud I for one awept their verdict rather thau the hypocritical dicta of cowardly anony- ntous writers. v I n_- EDMONDS v. LEWIS-WHICH IS THE TRUE LIBERAL ? "Noncon." writes:—A fortnight ago Mr. Dan Thomas, in the course of a scurrilous letter, endeavoured to prove that Mr. J. W. Lewis was a true Liberal-fl. strange occupation for a. man of Mr. Daa Thomas' political views. In the eourse cf his letter be brought several charges againsfc Mr. Alfred Edmoudu, which Mr. Edmonds, considering the source from whence they came, has, in my opinion, vry j>roperly treated with contempt. The bi: mistake people make when a personal attack is mad. upon them by a, man of Mr. Dan Thomas' calibre is to reply at all, for they ought to know by this time that there is nothing he will stop at in order to gain his ends. He makes the bold assertion that, in hit> opinion, Mr. Lewis is the truer Liberal, but be does'nt attempt to prove it. This, like tho majority of his assertions, is mere bounce, without any ballast, and tie fact that an opinion of that kind comes from bit. is sufficient to ruin Mr. J. W. Lewis'chances. Let us see wherein lie Mr. Lewis' ^tialifieatious to be called a Liberal. Is it because Mr. Valentine Watson, the Conservative agent, is cauvasaing for ¡ bim ? Is it because he is solicitor te the Licensed Victuallers' Association, and has a prcBpectJre interest in several public houses ? Is it because he I lias always been known to advocate Conservative vibws, and to run down Liberals as the despoilers of thoir country? If these qualifications constitute it Liberal, then Mr. J. W. Lewis most certainly is one. What has Mr. Lewis ever done for hie fellows ia Merthyr in a public capacity? We know he ban done a lot in a public house capacity, in defending licensed victuallers who have been charged with breaking the law but independently of this I don't know of an institution with which he has been use- fully identified. On the other hand, what has Mr. Alfred Edmonds done for the young men of the town ? I remember him first of all as a mere boy, who had established a little library of his own on the Tram-road Side, oad lent books out free of charge to the working boys of the neighbourhood. When he got older he undertook the honorary secretaryship of the Excelsior Club, an institution which, for several years, did splendid I work amongst our young men, a.nd which collapsed on Mr. Edmonds' departure for London. On his j return to his native town be became honorary j se.'ietary to the Junior Liberal Association, which, like the Senior Association, met an untimely end at the hands of our Junior Member. The working men of Merthyr will remember with gratitude the efforts put forth by Mr. Edmonds bo secure tho Gilchrist lectures for the town, and how, after having ?ecnr«?d them, he sacrificed days and nights in carrying out I the secretarial duties. During the past twelve ¡ months, both at the Chamber of Trade and at the Merthyr Library, he has advocated, in an eloqueut manner, the establishment of a free library for the district, and for his. services in connectiou with the Merthyr Library he has l«en elected vice-president. j By their works shall ye know them ] Fellow voters, do not !ro imposed ujion by the falsm statements of our enemies, but judge fairly from the above lx?tween the respective merits of the two { candidates, and if that is done I feel confident that Mr. Edmonds will bo returned at the top of the poll. Workman," in a letter which we cannot find room for, uf'ifs the Lilreral party to support Mr. Edmond*. Several letters of similar import are unavoidably crowded out. LETTER FROM THE CONSERVATIVE AGENT. Mr. Valentine Watson, the Conservative agent for Merthyr, writes :—My attention has been called to a paragraph in last week's Tim*s, to the effect that certain candidates for the forthcoming County Council election are Vteing run as Conservative candi- dates. I beg to state that our association hM not adopted, nor supported, any candidates for- the County Council election, believing, as we do, that politics should not interfere in local elections.
"KING FROST" AND HIS VICTIMS.
"KING FROST" AND HIS VICTIMS. I MERTHYR. Soup and tea have been given alternately every dav at the Salvation Army Barracks, to about 300, cm an average, daily. A meeting of the ladies' committee was held oil Wednesday afternoon, when it was decided not to continue operations on the present system after to-day (Thursday). The ladies thought it was not necessary, now that the severity of the weather has relaxed, to feed the children 'but therv have decided to give groceries and clothing to families that, on enquiry, are found to be in real need of them. Visits will be paid to various parts of the tovrn with this object, and the committee will be glad to have their attention callod to urgent cases. A sum of money, amounting to JE69 2s. 9d., has been subscrilxti to the relief fund. Of this. Mr. Dan Thomas collected £7 13s. 6d. About £ZO has been already spent, and there is thus a goodly sum in hand for future use. A fortnight ago we published a list of subscribers the ¡ following are some of the additional name3;- Cyfarthfa Company. £3; Mrs. Alfred Davies, Hamp- I stead, £3 Mr. J. Plews, £2 2, Mrs. Rogers and staff, Higher tirade School, £ 2 workmen at Merthyr Tunnel, £1 15s. 3d. £1 each from Mrs. Davien, Bryntirion, Mrs. White (senior), 16, Courtland- terraee, and Miss M. Rupert James 10s. 6d. each from Mr. Griffiths, ironmonger, Mrs. N, Crawvhay, Itr. O. BrtTCOTl-TTTTttft TlfT*. ItlfT, XTIOtnJV street, Mr. Good fellow, and Merthyr policemen S*. each from Mrs. Ward, Mr. W. Jones, Goitre, Cymro," Mr. Edward Lawrance, Mr. Alfred I Edmonds, Mrs. Wills, and Mr. Hansard 2s. 6d. each from Mrs. Stroyan, Mrs. J. Frazer, Mrs. J. Thomas (Zoar), Mrs. Cocker (second instalment), and Mr. Willie Jones, Cyfarthfa House 2s. each from Mi.-s Hambly, Pentrebach House, Mrs. Francis Church-street and Mrs. Biddle (senior). Gifts in kind were received from Mrs. Mcintosh, Wheat Sheaf Hotel, Messrs. regler and Son, MNi. Ihio Thomas, Mr. W. Jones, overseer, Mr. Williams, Gladstone Coffee Tavern, Zoar soiree, Mn-. Robottom, Mrs. Willward, Mrs. Wilde, Mr. E. W. Harris, chemist, Mr. R. Gunson, Messrs. J. and J. Williams, Penydarren, Mr. A. E. Harris, and Mr. Sandorook. Unfortunately, several of the members of the committee had heen laid up with influenza, among them l>eing Mrs. Beddc>e, Mrs. Bertie Harris, Miss Thomas, Somerset-terrace, and Mrs. Ward! This has materially increased the work devolving on the other members of the committee. CEFN. Tickets have been distributed among the distressed. Mr. V. Simons continues to give a sneep each week- The relief committee met on Tuesday night, when it was decided that the secretary, "Mre. Hathren Davies, should write to Mr. F. Orton, the manager of the Cardiff Waterworks, thanking him for his assis- tance, and hoping he will iwonsidor his action in dis- missing some of the workmen, and reinstate them, thereby alleviating the distress. DOWLAIS. Mr. Richard Griffith, butcher, High-street, showed his symfiatby with the impoverished people of Dowlais by giving out soup and bread to some 400 of them on Sunday morning. Mr. Griffiths, who nevel- does things by halves, gave out about 300 tickets latt week, and on Sunday morning, the holders of them, and aixmt a hundred others who had no tickets thronged to his shop, the scene at which, it is need- less to say, was a most animated one. Mr. Griffiths was assisted in the work of distribution by Mr. John Davies, cattle dealer Mr. Rees, boot dealer; Mr. Rosser, Gas Works, Mr. Bull, Dowlais Top Mr. Thomas Williams Mr. T. JonM., carpenter and Mr. J. Davies, Dowlais Top. The whole of the work was got over in about an hour and a half, and thA recipients of the food were loud in their praise of its excellent quality. TREHARRIS. There is a great deal of relief felt here at the prc-s- Eect of the severe weather about breaking up. [appilv, it has not been felt here in so marked a degree as elsewhere. Our colliery provides regula employment for the bulk of the inhabitants. A large numher of workmen employed in the building and stone cutting trades have, however, been out of em- ployment for close upon two months consequently, among this class there has been much privation. RHYMNEY. I An adjourned rueetiner Presided over by Mr J Edwards, J.P., was held at the Middle Rhyroney School on Wednesday evening, to receive the reports of the gentlemen who had been appointed to make enquiries whether any distress existed in the locality. A large number of cases of poverty and want wern submitted. The District Council, it was stated, had decided to give employment to all who were unable to follow their usual employment owing to the weather. The meeting was of opinion that the circumstances did not call for the formation of a Permanent Relief Fund, but inasmuch as the weather had made ib harder for thoso who were already in need, it was decided to make a collection at the meeting to relieve the cases that had already been submitted. Alxmt £8 was subscribed at the meeting for this purpose. EBBW VALE. A fair amount of money has been collected here to relievedistrc-ss. BRYNMAWR. A meeting of the Relief Committee took place on Thursday, when it was decided to abandon tho ticket system and go in for a distribution of soup and bread. Accordingly, on Saturday, at the New Market Hall, when scores of people were made happy with a pint of soup and half a loaf of bread each. The scene waa a most pathetic one.
FOOTBALL news.
FOOTBALL news. EOBW ALE.—A match had been arranged for Satur- day between Brecon and Ebbw Vale A Team, but. owing to the had state of the ground, the fixture was abandoned. Xext Saturday the Ebbw Vale pvemier team will play Newport Seconds, and there ought to be a good match. On tho following Saturday Ehhw Vale will play Fontyuiister in the first round" for the i challenge cup. To-day (Thursday) Merthyr again goes on the war- path and meets Llwynpia at home. As this is a League match there ought to be both a representativ e team and a large muster of spectators. Another League fixture|will be played on Saturday again.'fc Mountain Ash, also at home. The Tir,i<* of next week will contain full reports of both these tussles. ABERAMAN. — On Saturday an exciting match, Married v. Single, took place at the grouuds. Them was a good attendance of visitors, and sport was th» order of the day. Tho Singles had to carry off three, of their men who were disabled, and the Married gamed the day. There is a rumour that the Singles are wishful to compete again, when the stake will Ct; supper to tho victors. J.
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