Merthyr Times and Dowlais Times and Aberdare Echo

THE L !k Hitrh^of, the series of Sunday evening discourses Sim^ a.ce Unitarian Church will be given ^*5trirJinight. Subjjct Principles and «N«I of Unitarians." [ADVT. 9frtnbach re £ °rter ^or Aberdare, Hirvvain, Aberaman, "Ir. p j' frecynon, Cwmaman, and Cwmdare is ^b° wiilv^.W|?' Upper Regent-Street, Aberdare, a1y of tj. to be notified of meetings, held in ^ents, a Ve Peaces, and also to receive advertise- » Thk g- ■Jiuvs Op, ANT) CHOICKST CJUARS are sold by "'ake'3 Merthyr, who has taken over Mr. C0Dlni °!efiale and retail tobacco and cigar business f0rTaI'plnce' Aberdare. Good Cigar, five or Tobaccos are sold at moderate Pi *'n<?*8ticks, Pouches, Cigar and Cigarette 'pes, an^68. a hundred different kind' Fancy Y° ,r useful articles, suitable for Christmas "^Oieiv. • i ra Presents. Don't forget to give a call. 4Sa 'aI-place, Aberdare. [3096 ;tt tb SI)AY.There was Evensong with ser- -"8h .e three Aberdare Established Churches on h.^rxr!nesdayeveniu?- lit At this place of worship, on Sunday of Oxford-street, rendered CQ.Q t'le Shadow very sweetly. Alu»«viATlVK SOCIETY.—At a recent meeting of r? cha! af-e Go-operativo Society, Mr. D. Griffiths MUartgw r! it was elicited that the dividend for the v*%s-stral 3". 3d. in tho £ Mr- W. Kvans, Tif6 ^7^ elected chairman for the ensuing Qriffifi e c"airman for the past four years was Mr. Ttj. FASTER.—Mr. Evan Owen, J.P., jfetto^y the receipt of £ 2 6s. 9d., College, towards the Miners' ^r* Owen has also acknowledged »?fc'ys, d towards the same fund from Mr. W. ydcoed Mr. W. PngJt, l'entrebach Hoiue, PARTY.—A very useful institu- • *he \VrTf^t,on w'th the Church at Aberdare is <?f°^ation ff Party," which is practically an "otJiero> °t^t u'hat was formerly Known as the »CcuPied L "^ting." At present the society is n^yinp materials for a bazaar in aid of ,fch niA the money lx>rrowed to erect the new Chf>;IIOiIR ~^r- Arthur Brogden's celebrated 1,rs.(jav S, field concerts at the Public Hall, on ovrd I, riday- and Saturday nights There were Ppreciaf,^iOUand the programme was keenly took i 6 sin £ 'nK of Gwyn Alaw," and his Ada r ^he marvellous performances of Onv nt^' the clairvoyant, mystified every- U,ld' iy the choir gave sacred concerts. Sk ^ndvifHlAN CHLKCH.- — At this place of worsl ip Ion of S ulorn'nS and evening, the Rev. W. h. wansea, preached special sermons. On the ft evening Mr. Shaw gave a lecture Scotland." He described its scenery, X^rri v- &c* The lecture was illustrated by SharieW3' an(l during the course of the evening rendered several Scotch songs. O.JFETJ3. CONCERTS.—A great audience assembled at 5^8 r* JVolic Hall on Sunday night to hepr the a 6 ,'r K've their sacred concert. The programm3 ^lectej Plepdid one- the itein3 were carefully thl^ Lnc? were rendered very sweetly l.»y members • choir and the Welsh party. The audience donUthe highest praise of the concert. We have cjated i t'lat these sacred concerts will f>e appre- ciated t °ther towns as much as they were spore- v. at Alrei-dare. Guild^y.KSLEww Glild.—The Welsh Weslej'an Rceag Zion continues to make satisfactory pro ehrtn io'e weekly meeting held on Wednesday, pore r^*i • t''10 evening was devoted to extern- ulirm A variety of subjects were written on sPoke eac^ 111 ember selected a slip and ■ S! ™bT' Tll° 'oUowi™ I £ wi. Mr. Watkms, and Mr. We«t '\f tha 2- Davjes» Mr. I^Per. ,l0n foIIo«'ecl the reading of the 2M'rcl) li'KV^€,ek the meml>ers of the Aberdare A? vaHf.F,, fU j nave a very successful gymnastic ;"eto0rin] Yr entertainment at the Bowen-Jenkins &Ud There was a large and repreaenta- residentoleilfce' 'noluding some of the most prominent °' the district. Tlie first part of the pro* W^tinft Va^ as Allows, and proved highly interesting Tby,^ie Brigade. Horizontal bar:T. f ^ker .'i i "Hiam.s, W. Lisle, ( {. Lewis, W. H. 'l* ^isle \fa.er> '• H. Allen clowns, G. Smith and of G- Lewiy. A- Wing, w. Crocker, o "lentv V i: r Bertie Thomas, C. Gale, D. L°°k,j'J\rMorSan, D. Williams, T. Roljerts, E. S^n alIPV .^or^n leader, J. Stickland. Mouth iJ^Und 'r ai}^ 1- Brough. Indian club3 J. •fr. er> it ir } 'a!ns' ,L. Williams, J. Powell fW. ,en- Rifle exercise Sergt. A. E. f\ertz, s f Berry, Sergt. E. Cook, Sergt. W. f. rPl. v H • Williams, Sergt. E. Sliannon, r."rPl. i' V,Uen, Lance-Corpl. J. Comley, Lance- (} P* I~'er,i^h, Lance-Corpl. D. Jones, Lance- (jL'JhoninJ '^hill, Private T. Dennis, Private T\ f8' Private E. Davies Lieutenant I". ■p'V^-bpU C0'J<1,»and. Clog dancc Joseph Jonef. v: Lewi^ A. Wing, W. Crocker, T. Ov^&ts T Bertie Thomas, C. Gale, D. vP°'s ,J- Morgan, L>. Willinms, T. Roberts, E. T \u-n 0r?an leader, J. Stickland. Parallel »!■. H. fv^1, a,ns L- William", W. Lisle, (i. Lewis, l&'th anfWneC; leader, G. II. Allen clowns, G. n Lisle. Jligli kicking: E. Rees and T. Cf.V?ade" j>V°\net solo, G. Harris. Selection by tho M^ste,} 0c The second part of the programme toi^Plllse "a ^u&hable farce entitled tlie Creatines The scene was the exterior of the Three aVf„J, ^le various characters were well sus- fa^P^blelin,s :~Sergeant Klooque, Mr. E. Cook K^er) ^"t (a miser), Mr. E. Jones Pet: j (a young • \f„r' Gale Jacques (a villager), Mr. A« ►>, 8eons/ ^»rtha Drinkwater (landlady of the Tlireo Tk^Plen'm^ Berry Pii>ette (her niece), Mr. \V. A Strange old Lady, Mr. Bertie "VIlIttgers, Mr. T. Morgan, Mr. T. Thoinis, l't Were *%vil-. The secretarial duties of the con- ^•^OKcp ai'ried out by Mr. Codd, Canon-street. TV^TS ANL) TABLKAUX.—A coi>cert and tableaux Cl r*ay nfV3 given at the Constitutional Hall on befn Wee^ 'n connection with the Tennis Pla ^Ce nm an appreciative and representative (tli t/i 'jand, consisting of the following e an °verture by M'ebber, apd selections V.V^, P,Cecs fro'» Henry VIII.); pianist and con- V^r> Jir» ??sor K. Howells violin, Mr. W. Davies; ^n"o, • 1. Arnold; flute, Mr..J. F. Hodges; P, Eschlc. The selections were much l)i e'l Sn Gnr favourite local tenor, Mr. E. &,1 ^Ual The Skipper and "Anchored" in style; Miss Pardoe and Miss George ul » Coi*eXiecuted pianoforte solos, and Miss Iievan °f solos in pleasant style. Miss Evans twice and won much applause. Mr. LI. a„j?Ven^n,ty House, gave a very able recitation, p '°Uce f' w'hilst Mr. Dowdeswell tickled the Hi^hg^^nsely with his comic songs. Mr. D. 6ml also sang a solo very nicely. These ^1?Q ta)J]'">laCfcd the whole of the musical programme. T' #.« llx.v'va,1ts were as follows. They were 8av Ct'iVo and ov°ked much admiration. Mr. .A 1 ?llHis » aRetailed description of each tableaux :— \t18* K rn. • i88 Davies, Misa Lily George, 1^4(1 "O '^h(J1 m, Miss Pardoe, Miss L. Williams, elj4i Morgan, Mr. Alec Cameron, and Mr. G. T\ ."Golf, Archery, and Cricket," Miss \'r hfcl |> av'es and Miss Smith (golf), Miss Kr" P avies and Miss L. Williams (archery), •iivies Morgan, Mr. LI. Smith, Mr. J. »Alav' f.a,1d Mr. Alec Cameron (cricket). <ia, anHTeu, M,as Hilda Smith> Misses E1^ie' Stuart o enuie Davies, Miss Irene Jayne, Master >/<lney a,neron, Master Frank Reed, and Mr. (>. Reed. Musical Tableaux, Sleep, V^v'ea ep'" L. Williams, Miss Ethel « IH1id Miss Annie Cameron (angels); '•°&PauipH l,ayne A song by Miss Lloyd ac- t, -Th0 i»r. this tableaux, rendering it more effective. S^'th. l4'nd Girl," Miss Evans and Miss Hilda X*.r<io*> i ,c I^octor," Mr. LI. Smith (doctor), Miss I)tlier), Mr. Alec Cameron (father), and iJ- G 'da Smith (child). Nursery Rhymes," Miss ,Ke (Mary and her little lamb), Miss E. -» ? ^Liss Muft'ett), Mr. J. Davies (Jack rf^Me 'Vi.- Smith (Queen of Hearts), Mr. F. *»a,*lerrw. )laves)> Miss L. Williams and Mr. A. gub»i^J.Wack and Jill), Miss May Davies (Mother "OQ(|\ Miss Rose George (Little Red Riding an'rl A'Scene in Cardiff Street," Mr. Edgar Mor- ;lf. t Cameron. Xiggers on the Sands," ^t';bu' lodges, Mr. Frank Eschle, Mr. A. Ir. L v' J" Morgan (niggers), Miss Jayne, In A' e' a,K' Mr. Alec Cameron (children). • ,i*s Jv'rn a'1(^ the Retreat," 3lr. G. Ken'hole and ^^rpf.'vi- s'1°lm (In Arms), Mr. G. Kenshole, Miss r^treaM Ghisholni, and Mr. Sydney Reed (The {'J. ft.. Army. Navy, and Civil Service," Mr. v- C'l." i (A''n)yK Mr. i". p]schle (Xavv), and Miss vv' (CiN-il Service). "Eavesdropping," ?*iti jr" y 'jliams, Miss G. Davies, Miss R. George, ,li.s* » • '■Navies. Masquerade," Miss R. George, Mis- M. Davies, Miss M. Evans, Miss vJSrl Chisholm, Mr. G. Kenshole, Mr. J. ^tor^' Mr. r. Eschl.% Mr. L. Eschle, Mr. Jv "Jir. j ,\a,1.d Mr. Cameron. "Breach of Promise," \?yn«w~ \'e* (Judge), Miss Pardoe (plaintiff), Miss j i ^thcr). Mr. Alec McDonald (defendant), and \Vj/, ^'nith (barrister). The programme termina- a ^aree, Matrimonial Prospectuses," which }ayed °|;aoed. The eharactei-s were capitally pour- ^o}, follows — Mr. Filigree, Mr. George Ken- M.r. Leonard Eachlo Mrs. i"'R8 Mia F,vans Mis. Mary Mudd ;r3li?B t0l)8iat"i ,c*'in ^Giggle^), and Miss May Davies. We 0'0 r<Pou till .ttt." all who took part in the programme lliBri,e'r '5Hf-'ec33, We may mention titat. Mr. Alec iu can led out the aeeretarial duties of the con- a v'ry lnaitjfMcuihy ui;ume> BETHANIA.—There is a very flourishing Band of Hope at this place of worship. The annual entertain- ment has been fixed for this week. CHURCH DEFEXCF..—Mr, Richards, the well-known Church defence lecturer, gave a lecture recently at the Memonat Hall. The lecture was illustrated by a lantern. PERSONAL.—Mr. B. Hooper. Liberal agent, acting under medical advice, has gone to Jersey. His friends trust that he will return home thoroughly restored to health. THE CHURCH.—The Rev. Joseph Morgan, B.A., assistant curate at Nevern, Pembrokeshire, has accepted the offer of a curacy in Aberdare parish. Mr. Morgan intends commencing upon his new duties about Easter. REVIVAL MEETINGS.—The Welsh Wesleyans intend holding a series of revival meetings commencing on March 1st. The Rev, John Evans (Eglwysbach) and all the local Wesleyan ministers are expected to take part. CYCLING.—At the Velodrome D'Hiver, Paris, on Sunday, a 70 kilometre race took place in the presence of a large crowd. Tom Linton, of Aberdare, came in first, being 200 yards ahead of Lesna, who was second. Bangs was third, and Lumsden fourth. Linton's "time" was an hour, 44 mins., 24-5 sees. CYCLING.—J. Michael intends resting for a short time, and will then commence training for the Agricultural Hall tournament next month, after which he will probably race at the sport and play meeting at Coventry, on Easter Monday and Tues- day. Michael is engaged for a match later on with Bald, the American rider, to whom he concedes 50 metres in ten kilometres for £ 200 a-side. EMPIRE.—"A rare good show" is the opinion of the large crowd that have assembled at the Empire Theatre this week. The famous American Mysti- fiers," Professor and Madame Steen, perform some extraordinary feats which must be seen to be believed. The professor's sarcophagus trick is marvellous and puzzles everybody. In addition to the professor's and madame's feats there aro performances by a variety company of great excellence. Fred Wilkins is a comedian who makes you laugh, no Majilton is a sweet singer, Frank Newbury whistles beautifully, and Geo. Hunson as an instrumentalist and comedian is not often beaten. Next week the famous Kentucky Minstrels will appear at the Empire. OBITUARY.—We deeply regret to have to chronicle the death of Mrs. Potting, Norton Villa, Clifton- street, Aberdare, which occurred last week at tho age of 83 years. Deceased was born at Aberdare, and had seen the town grow from a small township into a large and busy place. She was the widow of the late Mr. D. Botting, who owned the old smithy at the bottom of Monk-street. In days gone by this smithy was quite a noted place, and even to-day its existence has not been erased from the memories of the old in- habitants. Up to twelve months ago the deceased was quite active and healthy; but from that date she broke up" gradually, and the end came last week as already stated. The deceased, who was well-known and respected, had several children. Those who survive her are Mr. Charles Betting, G.W.R., Aberdare, and Mrs. Hughes, widow of the late Mr. Hughes, overseer. There are also a number of grandchildren. The funeral took place at the Old Churchyard. ABKRDARK, MERTHYR, AXDNANTMKLYN COLLIERIES. —As alreadv announced in tho Merthyr Times, tho above collieries have been idle for the laat seven weeks owing to the failure of the company. There were about 700 men employed at the collieries, and the stoppage caused great trouble. Five weeks ago a liquidator was appointed, and since that time the collieries have been kept opsn, although no men have been employed. W e understand that negotiations have been passing between the local landowners with the view of reconstructing the company. On Satur- day morning last, however, the following notice was posted up at the collieries :—" Notice is hereby given that the services of all persons employed in or about these collieries will not be required -ifter the 25th of February, and the liquidator will not be answerable for any wages that may be due after that date. Dated the 21st February, 1896. Liquidator, Aberdare Merthyr, and Nantmelyn Collieries." This notice caused great consternation at Aberdare. It was thought that the company would be reconstructed I and the works set going again but those hopes have now been dashed to the ground I Co-OPERATIVE EXHIBITION.—On Thursday a co- The"Swi»H«hlblt,0n WaS lield at the Market-place. fr°m 3 p.m. tolOp.m the Lrocwi«mfii af(im'tte fl|ee of c'iarge- Samples of the -\nd other &°°df!' »tore<l at the ° establishments in the district were v.rw the manner m which they were arranged being PV»I I those who had charge of the During intervals, the Aberaman Silver < na discoursed sweet selections of music there was so a dinner for the Co-operative officials and repre- j^entatives at the Boot Hotel in the afternoon, and &t '•<30 p.m., a public meeting was held at the Market- place. Mr. E. Jones presided, in the unavoidable absence of Alderman David Morgan, and gave an introductory address, in the course of which he spoke on the benefits of co-operation. Addresses, dealing with the co-operative system, were also given by Mr. • H. Brown, of Newport, Mr. Clay, Mr. J. F. Goodev, director of the Co-operative Wholesale Society (London Branch), and Mr. D. Griffiths, the latter in Welsh. Mr. Pumphrey, secretary of the Co-operative Wholesale Society, was also to have given an address but he was unavoidably absent. Mr. Tom Davies (Llew De) gave an able rendering of Anchored Mr. Evan Evans, winner of the alto solo at the Llanelly Eisteddfod, 1895, sang a song very nicely, and the duet, "Martial Spirit" (Dr. Parry) by Messrs. William Thomas and Tom Davies took well. The song, Gwlad y Delyn," was well rendered by Mr. William James (Eos Morganwg). The proceedings terminated with "Hen Wlad y Nhadau." The accompanist was Mr. Tom Lewis who gave every satisfaction. INTER-CLCB RACE.-An interesting inter-elub race as decided on luesday evening week between the Aberdare Harriers and tho Al>erdare Stars C.C. Light ran on each side, but only the first five home were to count in deciding the number of points. The runners arrived home in the following order:—1st, A. B. Manning ^captain, Harriers); 2nd, O.Morgan (Harriers) 3rd, J. Bowen (secretary, Harriers); 4th, W. James (Stars); 5th, E. J. Smith (Harriers); 6th, Austin Jones (Harriers); 7th, D. Thomas (Stare); 8th, 1). Rees (Stars) 9th. E. Evans (Stars); 10th, J. Jones (Harriers); 11th, J. Deere (Harriers); 12th, F. J. Caldicott (Stars); 13th, J. Davies (Harriers); 14th, Mr. W. Davies (Stars); 15th, D. Jones (Stars); 16th, J. Davies (Stars). The Harriers won by 23 points. We understand that a smoking concert will be held next week by the Harriers in honour of one of the members who is leaving the town. We under- stand that the race for the championship of the Harriers, and the two handicap races, will take place on March 19th. The championship prize will oe a medal. The cross-country season will finish with the races, after which the memhers will go in for training for the athletic sjxirts which are proDosed to be held in the summer. The captain (Mr. Manning) is try- ing to arrange with Mr. David, of the Rock Brewery, for the use of the Recreation Grounds, near the Empire Theatre, for the purpose of training and holding the sports. We hope that the negotiations Empire Theatre, for the purpose of training and holding the sports. We hope that the negotiations will prove successful, because these grounds are well suited for racing and training. In tho event of the negotiations proving successful the captain intends soliciting subscriptions towards obtaining a dressing tent and horizontal bars for erection on the grounds. On the whole the prospects of the club are very bright, r OBITUARY.—Wo have to chronicle the death of Mr. p. Jones, butcher, Commercial-street, which occurred last Saturday, at the age of 66 years. rlhe deceased, who was a native of St. Clears, was well known and respected at Aberdare, where he had resided for 50 years. He was a man of integrity and business apti- tude. He could relate many interesting stories of Aberdare and the great progress that had been made in the town. A brother of the deceased is the Rev. James Jones, Baptist minister, of Tonyrefail. Another brother, the late John Jones, was the first man to open a colliery in lennesse, U.S.A. The funeral of the deceased took place this week at Aber- dare Cemetery.—The funeral of the deceased took place at Aberdare Cemetery on Tuesday, when a very large concourse of the public attended to show their respect for the dead. The Rev. B. Evans offi- ciated at the graveside. The cortege included the members of two friendly societies of which the de- ceased had been a member. The attendance also in- cluded Mr. 1. Jones and Mr. E. Jones, sons of the deceased Mr. Howell Morgan, son-in-law (mourners), Mr. T. Rees, Swan Hotel, Alteraman Mr. Gwynne, Metropolitan Bank Mr. J. W. Evans, C.C., soli- citor Mr. Miles, butcher, Commercial-place Mr. E. Davies, butcher Mr. D. Thomas, Canon-street Mr. T. Whitty Evans, Mr. T. Peek, Railway Bar Mr. T. Jonea, George Brewery Mr. Jones, Castle Mr. Phelps Glo'ster-fatreet Mr. W. Sarvis, Mr. Thomas, butcher, Gadlys-road Mr. Davies, cattle dealer; Mr. J. Davies, draper Mr. Thomas, jeweller Mr. Edwards, butcher, Duke-street; Mr. J. Edwards, jun., Mr. Rees Evans, tailor and draper Mr. Jones (late Welsh Harp), Mr. Thomas, Fothergill's Arms; and many others. The under- takers were Messrs. John Morgan and Sons, Aberdare. OI L)DEN DEATH. -A very sudden death took place at Aberdare last week. It appears that whilst Mrs. Griffiths, wife of Mr. T. Griffiths, an employee at the Lamp Works, was engaged in conversation with a friend in a house at Robertstown, she suddenly fell forward and died almost immediately. The deceased, who was the daughter of Alderman D. Morgan, miners' agent, Aberdare, was well known in the town. She had the appearance of a healthy young woman, and her sudden and unexpected death came as a terrible shock to her relatives and friends. Her age was 23 years. It was only about a year since she was married. The funeral took place at the Aberdare Cemetery on Saturday afternoon, and was one of the largest seen at Aberdare for a long time past. The cortege was headed by the Rev. J. Griffiths, pastor of Calfaria Baptist Church; Rev. B. Evans, pastor of Gadlys Baptist Church Rev. D. Silyn Evans, pastor of Siloa Independent Church Rev. W. Harries, pastor of Mill-street Batpist Church Rev. 11. E. Williams (Twrfab), pastor of Ynysllwyd Baptist Church and Rev. J. Morgan, Brynsion, Trecynon. Then followed the general pub- lic, who included the High Constable, Mr. L. N. Williams, and representatives of the various trades in town. Then followed several colliery officials, includ- ing Mr. J. Davies, general manager of Nixon's Navi- gation Colliery Mr. G. Thomas, Mardy Mr. D. Thomas, Primrose Hill, and others. There were also present, Councillor T. Thomas, Mr. L. Miles, sec. of the Sliding-scale Committee Mr. D. Parker, sec. of the Aberdare and Merthyr district colliers and Mr. J. Davies, Ilirwain. Then came a largo procession of colliers, who had left off work early in the day in order to bo present at tho funeral and testify their respect. The coffin was covered with beautiful wreaths and enclosed in a hearse supplied by Messrs. John Morgan and Sons. The mourners followed, in- cluding Alderman Morgan, father of the deceased, Mr. T. Griffiths, husband of the deceased, and Mr. Fisher Morgan, brother of the deceased. The members of the Calfaria Choir also formed part of the coitego and sang funeral hymns in a very im- pressive manner. The Revs. J. E. Griffiths, li. E. Williams (Twrfab), and D. Silyn Evans officiated with much feeling at the graveside. The utmost sympathy has been created for the bereaved relatives in their great sorrow,

ABERAMAN. THE HIGH CONSTABLESHIP.—A requisition has been made from the residents of .this district to the High Constable of Aberdare, Mr. L. N. Williams, asking him to nominate Mr. Hann, of Aberaman, as his successor to the office. Mr. Williams' has premised to consider the application. PRESENTATION.—We are pleased to notice that Mr. B. Lewis, Woodland-terrace, has been presented by his many friends with a silver-mounted ivory top walking stiok on the occasion of his appointment as under-manager of the George Pit of the Powell Duffryn Colliery Company. SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION. — The quarterly meeting of the Aberdare district of Church Sunday Schools was held at Aberaman Church recently. There was evensong in St. Margaret's Church at 7.30 p.m., and a meeting in the crypt at 8 p.m. An address and a model lesson were given by the Rev. Henry Dawson, clerical secretary of the Sunday School Institute. CASTLE HARRIERS.—An enjoyable run took place on Friday la3t in connection with the Aberaman Castle Harriers. There was a good muster, tho course being in the direction of Abercwmboy Bridge. The first thiee home were Ivor Davies first, D. J. Williams second, D. Rees third. The club has 35 members. The officials are as follows :-Captain, T. Tanner vice-captain, J. Tanner secretary, D. J. Williams. THE BANQUET TO MICHAEL.—We understand that the banquet in honour of Mr. Jimmy Michael, champion cyclist of the world, has been fixed to be held at the Lamb and Flag. It was the intention of the Aberaman Cycling Club to hold a smoking con- cert in honour of the champion, but they have now decided to amalgamate with the promoters of the banquet. The affair is likely to prove a great tuccess. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHOIR.—This choir, who number about 100, have decided to rehearse "Starry Throne" and another piece* The conductor is Mr. Gomer Phillips. A few weeks ago Mr. Ph illi pH met with an accident in consequence of which he was not able to carry on his musical duties. In his absence Mr. J. Thorney acted as conductor. Mr. Phillips hopes, however, to recover soon and resume hi" duty as conductor. We wish the choir every success. COLLIERY MATTERS.—On Monday at the Plough Inn, Aberaman, a general meeting of the colliers of Aberaman was held. There was a good attendance. A vote of condolence was unanimously passed with Alderman David Morgan, miners' agent, Aberdare, on the occasion of the death of his daughter, Mrs. Griffiths. A similar vote was also unanimously passed with the relatives of the late Dr. James in their bereavement. A good deal of discussion took place with regard to the action of the employers in introducing discharge notes at the various collieries of the associated masters. This action was unanimously condemned as having a tendered to victimise the men. It was decided to call the attention of the Sliding-scale Committee to the action, and urge upon that body the necessity of calling a general cunference with the view of getting the question thoroughly discussed at an early date.

CWMAMAN. MININS.—Mr. Richards, of Johannesburg, South Africa, gave a. capital lecture on mining in connection with the Cwmaman Mining Class lately. Mr. D. E. Davies presided. Mr. Dan Jones also gave a short address. The usual votes of thanks were accorded. "YN YSGOL."—At the Public Hall on Monday and Tuesday nights, the popular Welshmantata, Yr YS?ol"(eJ. T. Rees, Mus. Bac.), was performed in full character by the Zoar Welsh Choir, under the leadership of Mr. Daniel Owen. Different characters were filled by Mr. W. James (Eos Morganwg) and Mrs. J. Davies, Cwmaman, together with several members of the choir. Prof. R. Howells, Aberdare, and Mr. W. D. Howells, Cwmaman, together with Mr. J. Richards and Mr. J. W. Evans, Cwmaman, filled the instrumental parts. There were excellent renderings each evening, and much credit is due to Mr. Daniel Owen, the able conductor. Mr. Morgan Evans acted as honorary secretary, and did his duties creditably. The proceeds go towards the new C.M. Chapel. Co OPERATIVE SOCIETT.—A public meeting was held at the Public Hall, Cwmaman, on Wednesday night week, in connection with the above society. There was but a small attendance. Mr. John Rees, Tyrheol, presided in the alienee of Mr. Gwilym Jones, and gave a few introductory remarks. Mr. J. Jones, an F. Godey, Colchester, gave a history of the co-operative movement from its commencement at Rochdale. The first co-operative shop was opened by a. few poor people, but the business extended and grew to such an extent that the annual trade of the Co-operative Society was now worth from 30 to 40 thousand pounds.—Mr. D. Griffiths, Aberdare, in the course of a Welsh speech, said that the four co-operation branches from Tre- cynon to Penrhiwceiber had 4,000 members. The co-operative movement had made great progress in the district.—Mr. J. Clay, Gloucester, in the course of an interesting speech, said that their trade had gone up considerably, and they had now six vessels carrying produce from foreign countries for the co-operati ve establishments.

MOUNTAIN ASH. tar Our Mountain Ash correspondent is Mr. W. Dally, Commercial-street, who will be glad to h. notified of meetings, Ac., and to receive advertiaments and printing orders. Rues BAPTIST CHAPF.L. -The half-yearly preaching services of Rhos Welsh Baptist Chapel were held on Sunday and Monday last, when able sermons were preached by (the Revs. O. Waldo James, Clydach Vale, and H. Harris, Treherberfe. COTTAGE HOSPITAL.—We are pleased to know that all arrangements are now complete for the reception of patients at the Cottage Hospital. The committee have been most anxious to get a thoroughly qualified lady nurse for the position of matron, and have now been succesful in securing the services of Miss Mackay, a lady who has had great experience in surgical work. INQUEST.—An inquest was held at the Napiers Arms, on Wednesday morning, by Mr. P. T. Rhys, deputy coroner, touching the death I of Jenkin Jenkins, who was injured at the. Deep Duffryn Colliery, on Friday, February 14th. death resulting therefrom on Sunday last. Mr. D. Dally wn appointed foreman of the jury.—Mr. G. F. Adams, H.M. Inspector, was present.—Evidence was given by Elizabeth Jenkins, widow of deceased, Edward Demery, W. J. Coslett, W. Morgan, and Dr. Josiah Williams.—The jury returned a. verdict of Acci- dental death." NOAKES' THEATRE —A benefit performance was given at this popular place of amusement on Wed- nesday evening last, in aid of the Newtown Brass and Reed Band, when there was a crowded audience. The great domestic drama, entitled The Race For Life," was excellently played by the members of the company. Mr. Noakes had, at great expense, secured for the whole of the week, the redoubtable swell comedian, Harry Towers, who kept the audiences in continual roars of laughter. Great praise is due to Mr. Noakes for his generosity in giving benefits for various charitable and deserving causes. SOCIAL GATHERING.—On Thursday night a very pleasant social gathering took place at Dyffryn- street English Methodist Church on the occasion of the reading of the annual report and accounts of the church. Excellent tea, cake, &c., was provided, the provisions having been supplied by members of the church. A large number sat down at the tables, which were prettily decorated, and superintended by the following ladiesMrs. Williams, Mrs. T. Davies, Mrs. W. Davies, Mrs. Brown, Miss Sears, and Miss Badham. During the course of the evening Mr. Herbert, the secretary of the church, presented the report for the past year, which was very satis- factory and encouraging. Addresses were also given by the pastor, the Ilev. D. J. W. Lewis, ana the deacons of the church, all of whom spoke very hope- fully of the future welfare and progress of the church. Mr. Badham and party rendered Diadem,' and Mr. William Edwaras, Mr. B. Richards, Miss Lydia Griffiths, Miss Katie Brown, gave solos. A recitation was also given by Miss Clara Thomas, and a flute solo by Mr. R. Richards.

SENGHENYDD. OBITUARY.—It is with regret we have to record the death cf Mrs. Evan Sherrah, which took place on Monday. Mrs. Sherrah was the daughter of Mr. Thomas, manager of the Universal Colliery, and was greatly respected by all who knew her. At the meet. ing of the School Board on Monday evening a vote of condolence with Mr. Sherrah in his sad affliction was passed, on the proposition of Mr. David Lewis, seconded by the Rev. D. Lewis. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION. — At the District Council on Tuesday the following letter was read from Mr. Fardo So far as I can see the delay as regards the telegraph extension rests with you. I am instructed that in a letter from the secretary, dated 1st April, 1895, a draft deed was enclosed to you ask- ing for the names, &c., of persons willing to join in a guarantee, and the last information I had was that no reply had been received from you. Perhaps you would be so good as to say how that matter stands, so that I may know how to take action. As regards the post office, there is not sufficient revenue on the letters for Senghenydd to warrant the cost of a horse post, and you are aware there is no early train to Senghenydd. The requirements of this neighbour- hood have been closely watched by me, and the facili- ties afforded have kept pace with the amount of correspondence to be dealt with. If the cost of a horse post could be guaranteed until Senghenydd is sufficiently developed to support it, I should be glad to submit a scheme to headquarters accordingly.-I am, yours very faithfully, Geo. Fardo.As the Council is precluded from giving the guarantee asked for, the clerk was directed to send a copy of Mr. Fardo's letter to the secretary of the Aber and Scaglienydd Chamber of Trade, to show how matters stood.

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l TROEDYRHIW. ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY. — We are pleased to learn that an orchestral society is being formed in the place, with Mr. Thomas Livsey as conductor. In the able hands of Mr. Livgoy we are sure, with a little perse- verance, an excellent band might be formed. All who take interest in instrumental music would do well to jom. ENTERTAINMENT.—A very successful entertainment was held at Nazareth Chapel on Monday-evening last, under the presidency of the Rev. J. R. Lloyd, pastor. The duties of accompanist were ably discharged by Miss Cassie Dyer. The following contributed to the programme :—Missea M. E. Roberts, M. A. Richards, L. Evans, M. J. Morgan, Jemima Reef, Matty Morgan, S. J. Picton. and Bessie Evans, Messrs. Tom Pugh, John Thomas, Edward Morgan, John Lewis, Edward Evans (Aber), James Jones, Tom John, William J. Griffiths, John Davies, and Daniel Evans. RESIGNATION.—Mr. D. J. Davies writes In conse- quence of Mr. Geo. Jones ha ving been offered the post of assistant superintendent to the Pearl Life Assurance Com pan j* at Brynmawr, the acceptance of which necessitates his removal from our midst, the con- ductorship of the Choral Society is rendered vacant. Mr. Jones intimated to the choir on Sunday last his decision to accept the promotion offered him, and he assured them it was with heartfelt regret he severed his connection with the place, and especially with the choir. We wish him much success in his new sphere of labour. Y GYMDEITHAS YMDRECH. — Cafwyd cyfarfod llewyrchus iawn nos Fawrth yn Saron Hall, mewn perthynas a'r Gymdeithas Ymdrech Gristionogol y Bob. Ieuaingc. Llawer o ymdrech wnawd yr wythnos ddiweddaf gan y Pwyllgor Gwylio, yn enwedig gan Miss Rachel Evans, Miss Walters, a Mrs. Davies, Cardiff-road. Daeth tyrfa luosog i fewn, ond y mae eto Ie. Siaradodd Mrs. Jones, Poplar- street, yn wresog, a chymhellodd y bobl ieuange i fyned rhag eu blaen, gan lynu wrth yr achos da. Disgwylir gweled y ty yn llawnach eto, nos Fawrth nesaf, pryd y darllenir papyr gan Mr. Samuel Davies, Elm-street, ar y testyn, "Ffyddlondeb Dafydd i Dduw." BAxn OF HOPE.—On Monday last a tea was given the children of the Wesleyan Chapel Band of Hope, when a large numlier preac-nted themse] vea at the tables, which were presided over by Mrs. Warren, Mrs. Farell, Mrs. Cottrell, Mii's M. J. Hughes and Miss James. The tea-making and water boiling were superintended bv Mr. Stevens, and Miss Evans, Miss B. Pierce Miss M. Evans, Miss M. James, and Messrs. Cottrell and Farell rendered valuable assistance. In the even- ing an entertainment was held. Mr. G. L. Tiley presided, and the following took part:—A. Farrell, A. Edmunds, R. Pierce, J. James, A. Davies, M. James, M. Evans, Bessie Jones, John Evans, James Evans, W. Humphreys, J. Vaughan and Mr. Clay- ton. • NELSON. MCCIl INTEREST is taken in the coming football match. Nelson v. Treliarris. Old and young make it the topic of conversation at all times, wherever they meet. £ HE } PARTY intend competing at the Cilfynydd Eisteddfod on Mabon's Day. We hear that the party are to have the brake Rnd entrance fees paid out of the funds. FORMS OP GOVRRNMEST.-On Saturday evening at Snf,iT e Meth°dist, Vestry a meeting of the xlutual Improvement Society was held. The subject for discussion was The Best Form of Government." „ i0r?Ln the discussion, and explained \ery clearly the different forms of government now in vogue. After comparing the Governments of Eng- land and the United States, Mr. Morgan came to the conclusion that our English Government was the >etter. Rev. IV. Hall spoke at some length in favour of Republican government. Mr. Jenkins was mfavonrof a limited monarchy. He thought the English government the best, and said that it was the model and admiration of the whole world. Me.ssrs. r rame, Osborne, Bailey, &-c., alsa spoke. CAERPHILLY. J or all kinds and1 l>est of printing and stationery go to OWEN J ONES, Printer, Caerphilly. [3641 CORRECTION. The lime-light entertainment at the Market Hall was held under the auspices of the Band of Hope Lmon, and not, an reported in our last issue, of the Twyn Chapel. 1 SNAP-SHOTS FROM THE LEANING TOWER. THE PRICE OF BEING POPULAR.-Ask Mr. J. R. Bayley. ANOTHER SOCIAL.—With all these socials Caer- philly should be a very sociable place. But, oh dear don't mention it. We may become Socia'ists though. SOME ELECTION CRIES.—Weekly markets, improved cheese market, isolation hospital, wickets on public footpaths, street improvements, including pave- ments, public conveniences, museum, pleasure gardens around the Castle, find better water supply. IT'S THE WAY OK THR WORLD, HE SAiiv-What is good enough for the Lancet is apparently not good enough for some medical men, otherwise why this eternal vindietivo hounding of Mr. Bayley, than whom, unless patients lie, no more sympathetic and conscientious man could anywhere be found. Earth, and if his fault-finders say their prayers, Heaven also, we presume, is moved to kick him out of the ancient town. NATIONAL MCSKCM. — Everyone, metaphorically speaking, is patting our Alfred on the back for bring- ing forward his motion anent a national museum for Wales. A short time ago wojsuggested a museum for Caerphilly, and the matter was taken up the week following by Antiquarian," who, in his letter, suggested a very practical method to rouse the in- terest of the public in the matter. May we ask Mr. Phillips, hon. secretary to the Caerphilly Literary Society, to carry out Antiquarian's" suggestion, and arrange a debate on the subject ? We promise him a full house. We hive two Thomases in the local parliament—the Council—but no Alfred. More's the pity- CAERPHILLY COUNCIL. Tuesday. Present: Alderman Anthony, J.P. (chair- man), Messrs. E. W. M. Corbett (vice-chairman), W. Thomas, E. Thomas, R. Ed war Is, A. Jones, E. Jenkins, J. Millward, T. H. Dowdeswell, D, Morgan, and Captain Lindsay, J.P., Mr. David Lewis (clerk), Dr. Thomas (medical officer), Mr. Harpur (surveyor), Mr. Morgan (inspector), and Mr. J. Jones (collector). PARC ROAU, SKNGIIK:<YI>I>The question of taking over this road was considered at great length, and in the end the clerk was directed to communicate with n h Mr. John Griffiths, surveyor, Porth, with regard to the alleged agreement entered into bet we n the old sanitary authority and the owners of the land. TAFK'S WET.T. SKWERAGK SCHEMK.—The chairman, vice-chairman, Mr. Jones, and Mr. Jenkins were delegated to wait upon tho Joint Sewerage Board at their next meeting, with a view of coming to terms as regards connecting the Council's subsidiary sewer to the main trunk. GWAUNYBARA FAKM.In connection with the purchase of this farm for sewage purposes the Local Government Board wrote saying they pro- posed to submit the Council s Provisional Order to Parliament, as originally issued, at an early date. On the proposition of Mr. >>. Thomas, seconded by Mr. E. Thomas, it was decided that the chairman, vice-chairman, Captain Lindsay, Mr. Dowdeswell, and the clerk interview Mr. R. W. Williams, and endeavour to get him to withdraw his opposition to the Order as far as the House of Commons was con- cerned. WHO SHALL BE MASTERS 'R—The Local Government Board wrote asking to be furnished with the observa- tions of the Council on the resolutions passed by tho vestries of Eglwysilan and Llanfabon parishes to the effect that the power of appomtmg assistant erseers be vested in the vestries, and not the District Council. -The Council considered that the vestries did not reflect the views of the ratepayers geiierallv. and adhering to their former decision, requested the Local Government Board to confer upon them the power the vestries wished to retain. THE SURVEYOR'S REPORT having been read, it was decided before the Council undertook to scavenge the county roads as requested by the County Council that the surveyor should prepare a report to be con- sidered at the next meeting. The surveyor was instructed to write again to Mr. Forrest (who in his letter objected to the three-bar fence with wire between), and point out the serious expense the extra two rails he asked for would entail. The contractor, it seemed, wanted a shilling a yard for the two extra rails, whereas his tender for the three rails together with posts, was only one and sixpence a yard. THE LIGHTS OK LLANBRADACH.—The lowest tender for supplying oil lighting, cleaning, Ac., the street lamps at Llanbradach was that of Messrs. Charles and Phillips at 5s. 9d. per night, which was accepted. DRAUGHTSMAN—The three months for which the draughtsman, Mr. Gavin H. Jack, had been engaged having now expired, it was decided, on the motion of Captain Lindsay, seconded by Mr. Jones, to re-engage him (Mr. Jack) for a further term of three months. ANNUAL REPORTS of the medical officer and inspector were adjourned for consideration to the next meeting. PWLLYPANT WATER SUPPLT.—Mr. Edwards' motion that the water supply of Pwllypant be proceeded with was taken under consideration, when, after a great deal of discussion, it was decided to erect a small tank, and for that object the clerk was directed to write to Captain De Winton for permission to do so. With respect to the Caerphilly water supply the clerk was directed to write the Local Government Board pointing out the great urgency of the case, and ask them to accelerate matters in connection with it. FlEE FIRE !—In order, as far as possible, to pre- vent such a catastrophe at T; Well, &c., Mr. Jenkins proposed that a hose and reel be purchased] subject of course to the hydrants being duly fixed.- This was seconded by Mr. Millward, and agreed to. NELSON'S REQUIREMENTS.—Two motions stood in Mr. Morgan's name, one relating to the improvement of the main road, and the other to the capacity of the proposed new reservoir, which Mr. Morgau said ought to contain 500,000 gallons, taking into consid- eration the future of Nelson.—A ready seconder to both motions was found in Mr. Dowdeswell, and instructions were given the surveyor to carry out the work. NEW POLLING DISTRICT AND WARD.—The con- sideration of Mr. Thomas' motion, that the necessary steps be taken for the formation of a new polling district and ward at Aber, was proceeded with, when it was decided that the maps, &c., asked for bv the County Council be gut ready.—It was also decided, on tho proposition of Captain Lindsay, seconded by Mr. E. Thomas, that a memorial setting forth tho request of the Council, bo sent to the County Council in time for their meeting on the 12th proximo. ALOWORTH CHARITY.—Mr. Alfred Thomas. M.P., wrote saying he had received the letter containing the request of the Council in this matter, and which should receive hia best attention. I CARDIFF UNIVERSITY COLLEGE. MEETING AT MOUNTAIN ASH. | t -^n,eeting in aid of the above college new building fund was held m the Town Hall, Mountain Ash, on cve^,T1». when there was a very good attendance. —Mr. M. Morgan, J.P., at the request of the college authorities, occupied the chair in the un. avoidable absence of the Right Hon. Lord Aberdare. -Mr. Morgan was supported on the platform by A j « I ,tt» Ij;u)y Principal of Aberdare Hall, Cardiff, and Mr. M. Roberts Jones (both of whom attended as a deputation to explain the object of the meeting and to plead on its behalf), Miss Harris, aud Alderman W. Jones.—Mr. Morgan, in occupying the chair, very fully dealt with thelaudableobjectfor which the meeting was held.-Mr. M. Roberts Jones aadiessed the meeting, and referred to thu t'),ra"'J of Lord Aberdare, who had written regretting his inability to attend, but would subscribe jBlOO towards the movement.—Miss Hurlbett afterwards addressed the meeting, more especially dwelling upon the great benefits now open to women in educational matters, and feelingly referred to the great loss sustained by the death of the late Lord Aberdare, who had done so much for education, and to the absence from the dis- trict ot the Dowager Lady Aberdare, to whose efforts the foundation of Aberdare Hall, the Ladies' College, Cardiff, must be attributed. Miss Hurlbett received a patient hearing, and repeatedly received the approval of the audience, and at the conclusion of her add-ress the following resolution was unanimously adopted on the proposition of Alderman W. Jones, seconded by Mr. J. Williams, surveyor That having heard the deputation from University College, Cardiff, this meeting heartily approves of the effort being made to meet the grant from the Treasury, and from the Drapers' Company, towards the ereotion of suitable buildings for the University, and pledges itself to ass:st the movement, and for that purpose would appoint a committee to carry out the project." -It was afterwards resolved that the committee con- sist of tho manager and ander-manager ot etch colliery, three members of each Colliery Workmen's Committee (to be chosen by each committee) and six tradesmen. Mr. I,. Stock was appointed secretary During the evening the Mountain Ash Male Voice Party sang the following selections, under the leader- ship of Mr. Hugh Ellis, who conducted in the of Mr. Tom Richards, who was from home "Martvrs of the Arena," "Destruction of GazfI," and The War Horse." MOUNTAIN ASH POLICE COURT. \Y KDNESDAY.—Before Mr. W. North (stipendiary), Mr. M. Morgan and Mr. W. Little. DmjKKs.—Pmea were inflicted on the following :— &X W- John Derrick, Edwin ■Beeslej', Gwilym Morgan, W. Bavnam Thnmaa Morgan, Mary Jane Williams, Edward baly, and James kendry. Thomas Davie, Frank Carter and John Robinson, who did not appear personally, were each fined 15s. and costs. NON-PAYMENT OF RATES.—Tho Mountain Ash Urban District Council sued the following persons for non-payment of rates, and orders were made as follows George Sheen, £3 8s. 3d. Mary Lee, £ 3 9s. 4d.——Mr. James Williams, Bryncerddin, was sued for private improvement rates, the amount in dispute being £ 9. Mr. II. P. Linton appeared tor the District Council, and Mr. T. Philips, Aberdare, for Mr. Williams. The case presented many points of law, and at the conclusion of the solicitors addresses the Stipendiary announced he would take time to consider the points raised, and give his decision at the next sitting at Mountain Astn TRUANT SCHOOL.—Orders were made on the follow- ing persons for the maintenance of their boys at the Truant School, Quakers' Yard William Male to pay costs and 1,4. 6d. per week, George Way to pay casts and 2s. per week, George Phillips to pay costs and Is. 6d. STEALING.—Catherine Ann Johns, aged 16, was charged with stealing 6s. from Benjamin Lovenson. furniture dealer, 8, Cardiff-road, Mountain Ash.— Fined £1, or 14 days.——Lewis Evan Williams was charged with having stolen a rug, value 10s., the pro- perty of Mr. John Rearden also with stealing two cans of gelatine and a coil of safety, the property of Mr. Evan Thomas Lake, on February 26th, 1896.- Prisoner was fined 20s. and costs, or 14 day. for each offence. ALLEGED ASSAULT.—Thomas Harris was charged with assaulting Elizabeth Ann Sims at Penrhiw- ceiber. This case has been previously tried at Aber- dare and remanded for the attendance of prosecutrix, who has been unable to attend.—When the caso was called Sergeant Smith stated the prosecutrix would not be able to attend for a fortnight, and the Bench thereupon adjourned the case to a fortnight to-day. TREHARRIS. AN OMISSION.—We regret that we should have omitted the name of Mr. D. V. Davies, certificated class teacher, from the list of hard workers at the recent social gathering at the Board Schools. MR. RYAN.—One of the brightest bits of news we have received for some time is the fact that our band- master, Mr. Ryan, is not going to leave us after all, and right glad we are, because "Music hath its charm." Ax ENTERTAINMENT was held at Brynhyfryd Vestry, on Monday evening last, when songs, recita- tions, stump speeches, etc., were rendered. Mr. W. R. Thomas took the chair, in the unavoidable absence of Mr. Richard Edwards, Pantanas, AN ENTHRTAINMENT was held at Bethania Vestry on Saturday evening last, under the presidency of Mr. Thomas Williams, when songs, recitations, etc., were rendered. A prominent feature of the entertainment was the performances of Mr. John Williams, Cardiff. road, as a phrenologist. THK OBSTRUCTION complained of some time ago in Thomas and Mary-streets, in these and your contem- jwrary's columns, has been removed, with the result that pedestrians can now use the pathway, and so avoid coming in contact with the numerous vehicles using the streets. SOCIETY.—We have been twitted that there are social gatherings taking place without our know- ledge. One of these (which reminded us of the "At Homes") was brought off in a rather westerly direction on Thursday evening last, those participa- ting being citizens of culture, the names of whom we have no desire to publish because we believe it wo ,Id give pain, although we are in jiossession of them. MUSICAL.—We are pleased to hear that Miss Anne Richards, of Twyngareg Farm, and niece of Mr. Lewis Richards, near this town, has just passed t! e senior division in pianoforte playing at ft recei t examination of the Trinity College, London, held at Cardiff. Miss Richards is only 17 years of age, and was formerly a pupil of Mr. Edward Lawrance, Merthyr. This achievement by so young a lady is very gratifying, nud speaks highly for her future. SALVATION ARMY.—Treharrisites wero much con- cerned on Saturday and Sunday last to find that a large contingent of the Salvation Army had arrived and bombarded their town. We understand tliev are come to stay, having made the Co-operative Com- mittee-room, Williams-terrace, their local head- quarters. We welcome this new addition to the already numerous religious bodies in our midst, as there is work for all; but we cannot help noticinsr an exceptional feature in the contingent, which is their extraordinary lung power, a qualification that will greatly assist them in reaching every nook and corner of our town. CoxcKRM.—On Thursday and Saturday evenings last, at the Public Hall, two complimentary concerts were given to Mr. Thomas Phillips, "Williams- terrace, in recognition of the valuable services which he has rendered to the musical fraternity of this dis- trict during the time that he has resided here, and right well does he deserve this mark of esteem by his numerous friends. Mr. J. P. Gibbon presided on Thursday evening, and Mr. Henry Davies, mining lecturer, on Saturday evening. The attendance was not so good as could be wished on Thursday evening, but on Saturday evening it was all that could be desired. The programme, which cons-isted of vocal and instrumental music, was very ably carried out by the following well-known artistesMiss Katie Thomas, R.A.M., soprano; this was the first visit to our town of this talented singer, and she received quite an ovation Mr. Stedman Jones, whose splen- I' I' did voice and artistic taste brought forth rounds of applause; Mr. Jones, who has made Treharris his home for a number of years past, has toured with several well-known opera companies, and has given great satisfaction Miss Bessie Phillips, who has a sweet contralto voice, is also to be congratulated upon the able manner in which she performed her part; Mr. Chubb also contributed a great deal to the enjoy- ment of the evening, his splendid rendering of "Revenge "and "Soldier Junior being thoroughly appreciated by every one. The instrumental part of the entertainment was supplied by the Orchestral Society, under the conductorship of Mr. Fred Evans, and the Town Band, under the leadership of Mr. Ryan; on Saturday evening the Trclewia Brass Band, under the direction of Mr. Dawson, performed. Miss Jennie Lewis was the accompanist, a young lady our town is much indebted to, she always being most ready to identify herself with any good cause. BAZAAR.—On Monday and Tuesday a bazaar was held at Zion English Primitive Methodist Chapel before a large and influential company. Mr. Jacob Ray, agent, opened the bazaar in a few well-chosen remarks, after which addresses were given by the Rev. John Hall, pastor of the above cnurch, Revs. W. D. Nicholas, W. Jones, Brynhyfryd; Mr. C. Frame, Nelson Evangelist Coleman, and then the sale of work commenced. The stalls were arianged as follows :—No. 1, drapery, presided over by Mrs. Hall, Mrs. James, and Miss Coomba No. 2, drapery, by Mrs. Harrison and Mrs. Edwards. There was a large stall upon which was a grand display of ware, presided over by Mrs. Turner and her daughters. The whole of the ware was kindly given as a present to the bazaar by Mr. Turner, senior, Mary-street. There was also a curiosity show, where one penny was charged for admittance, and the explanation given of the articles within was very laughable. This department was ably presided over by Mr. Samson, A refreshment stall was also well supplied and largely patronised, which was presided over by Mrs, Targett and Mrs. Uren in a creditable manner. Another feature of the bazaar was a bran pie, which had its fair share of attention. The advertising stall also did well under the supervision of Miss E. Turner and others. In addition to the above a large quantity of oranges were sent as a gift by Mr. Turner (senior). During the addresses delivered by the aforemen- tioned speakers, Evangelist Coleman jocularly interrupted by remarking that there were a large quantity of oranges close at hand, and without much ado took the basket around the audience and dis- posed of a large number of the delicious fruit to them amid much amusement, and realising a little profit from the sale towards the work. On Monday- evening solos and recitations were given by niemlWs and friends, which greatly added to tho enjoyment. The bazaar was a complete success, and realised a good sum, which reflects great credit on all concerned.

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I Correspondence. THE ABERDARE SCHOOL BOARD AND THE TEACHERS. In the Tarian y Giccithiwr for the20thinstant there appears a paragraph with the above heading. A portion of it has reference to the Aberdare Scnool Board, to which I will refer further on in this letter. It was with great surprise that I read, m your last issue, your report of the A)>crdare School Board. .How the Board think that their school teachers exist passes my comprehension. The air and surroundings of Sweet Berdar are believed to be very health-giving I know, but then the Aberdare School Board ought to consider that even school teachers cannot exist on air alone, however good it be. Their School Management Committee have long sat on this salary scheme, and after a few months sitting they have hatched—what? Absolutely noth- ing. The Board must not think that thev are so very economical after all, for they can afford to give some of their teachers, who are utterly worthless, a magni- ficent salary compared with their teaching abilities. Again, other teachers who do work, and in fact are the main props of the schools, get a mere pittance. .Aow, I think it would be quite as economical if the Board gave to the deserving teachers a good and reasonable salary, and to their undeserving, listless political, and armsfolding teachers a mere acknow- ledgement 1 urther than that. I think the Board should con- sider the following qucation :—Why should head. maliters in various schools under their control get £ 120 a year for doing next to nothing, while the poor assistants, who drudge and toil and earn the grant for them, get only from £ 35 to JB60 a year? Yes, I venture to ask, why should these gentlemen be paid for what their assistants do? I consider one of the remarks in your last issue s little rough, Mr. Editor. You said that to "get worse results than those of the Aberdare Schools, one must go to remote rural schools managed by a parson." Now, I do not wish to praise such schools or otherwise, but I have known and visited dozens of remote rural schools. In Cardiganshire, the schools maintained by the Church and managed by parsons are able to compete with any of the Aberdare Schools which are maintained by the ratepayers. Yes, those small schools, sir, though remote and rural, would scorn to be classed with such schools as those of the Aberdare Board. Now the writer m the Tarfon, after arguing with himself or his shadow, whether clergymen are friends of education or not, comes to the conclusion that clergmen generally do their best to lower the standard of education, directly or indirectly. To get the public to believe thia extraordinary statement of his, he quotes one example, the London School Board. From the reading of his letter we are led to suppose that he has various other examples, but for want cf space or something he justifies his saying by alluding to what *i J 1 the last meeting of the A!>erdare School Board—the Board of Boards He condemns the action ,,f the Rev. H. R.Johnson, lowell, B.A., in opposing the motion of Mr Heppell, but with regard to the Rev. W. James, a Methodist minister, who has done exactly the same thing as the above-named clergy- men, no comment is made. Is tho writer a Metho- dist? He tries to make out that these gentlemen opposed an increase in the salary of their teachers, but that idea is monstrous. The question before the Board was not the salary question, but a question as to the ability of the members of the School Manage- ment Committee. I acknowledge that great praise is due to Mr. Heppell for his efforts on behalf of the teachers, but really I think that Mr. Heppell ought to give the usual notice of motion for the next meeting. when 1 am certain that one, if not two of the clerical members would back him UIJ. Furthermore, this writer says that if these two clerics had backed Mr. Heppell's motion, it would have been carried. That is as plain as A B C, but does he not think that the votes of the Rev. W. James and Mr. W. Charles would have the same effect ? Again, he tries to have a snap at the National Schools in the Aberdare parish. It is only a waste of the gentleman's time and paper, for the National Schools in this parish speak for themselves. They are known (especially one of them) throughout the length and breadth of "Dear Old Wales." The National Schools, though they teach God's Word, and not only some creeds, as he thinks, find no difficulty in reaching as high, if not a higher standard than some Board Schools we know of. Trusting the gentleman will have less apathy towards clericals as educationalists, and apologising for the space I have taken,-I remain, etc., JACK. TEMPERANCE AT CEFN. SIR,-Of all contributions that I have ever known to appear in the press, I have never seen anything so vague nnd baseless as that which appeared in your last issue of the Times, and Apparently written by Mr. M. I;. Price. I am prepared to make great allowance in consideration of the very high pressure of fever heat that he labours under. It is well under- stood that he has given up the main question at issue, viz., tho right of the committee to appoint whoever they had a mind to to the chairmanshipof the Plenydd meeting also that there is no icason whatever "hv the Rev. J. H. Davies should not he granted the honour. In my last letter I repeatedlv :1!'kpd, why not Mr. Davies?" But not once has M. L. P. and Co. attempted a reply. Why ? Because they have no reason but what arises from hatred and jealousy, as I have stated from the first, mainly because they, forsooth were not consulted in the matter. And rather than abide where he should (as he so unwi.ely liegan this quarrel) he wanders all over the country to smoking-rooms" and public- houses," &e. What has fill that to do with the chair- manship of the meeting? Ridiculous. I should not take any more notice of him had lie not introduced matter into the discussion, though irrelevant, which may, if left unnoticed, lead to mis- chief in other quarter". In your issue of the 6th inst., in denouncing the committee for selecting Mr. Daviesas chairman of the meeting, he says: Why not choose-Mr. M. Owen or Mr. Jacob Thomas," &e. He pretended to be much interested in the welfare of the above two gentlemen. But, xir. may I ask what has occurred since ? Have M. L. P. and Co. thrown the above two gentlemen overboard already ? Who is the pet this time? Neither of the above, but Dr. Rees. Ah, how is it that Morgan did not mention the doctor's name sooner? What business has he to mention this gentleman's name at this stage ot the discussion? I have as much respect for Dr. Rees as anyone at the said meeting, but Price and his crew knows perfectly well, as has been many times stated, that the chairman of the meeting was appointed by the committee previous to the night of the lecture, which they had a perfect right to do. And it is well known that Dr. Rees was not a memher of that com- mittee, and who knew whether or not he would be present at tho meeting? I am sure, sir, that Dr. Kees is far ab jve being troubled about such trifles. Price, as soon as ho discovered that his assumed love for the Rev. Jacob Thomas and Mr. M. Owen had failed in its object, threw them on one side, and took up Dr. Rees instead. I am sure your readers will understand his little game in doing so, but, like all other little games of the sort, 1 they turn out miserable failures, and in his despair, he flees to his last and only refuge, to "Moriah Chapel," where (he says) are n.en of moral backbone," in whose hands he says he is willing to leave his case." Worse still,"arc we to understand that what ho means is that he confides in the loading •(?) men (or some of them) of that church to defend and approve of his attacks on respectable members of various churches, and two deacons of this very church, all of them men of unquestioned reputation? Is it possibe that this church will shield him? It is well known, Mr. Editor, that in time gone by (and not so very long ago), the church at Moriah would not tolerate such conduct for a moment. It was looked up to by I many as a model church for rigid discipline; but alas if we are to take for granted what we are told by Mr. Priee, what a change I am nrompted to rejieat the question of old, Pa Fodd y Owy;ni>odd y Cedyrn ? How are the Mighty Fallen ? Is there not a remnant of the good old stock left ? Are there no men of valour that will yet st-md up for the dignity of the sacred cause ? I hope so, and I most earnestly appeal to all that remain true to their professions to see that this "Cyhuddwr y brodyr" has his due meted out to him, even, if necessary, to the extent of handing him over to Satan, that he may teach him not to blaspheme." Who are those broken reeds on whom ho puts reliance? It is certain that the two accused deacons, Messrs. Peters and Edwards, are not reckoned upon. There are but four deacons What about the other two? Time will tell. I am personally acquainted with many of the "members of the church, and, to their credit, I must say, they disapprove very much of Price's conduct. In conclusion, I beg to state that what I have written is in defence ot what is right, independently of all parties and" cliques," and, as testified by "Hen Lane" in your last issue, my statements are true and correct.—Yours, &c., JUSTICE. A BUTTER CASE AT CAERPHILLY. At the Caerphilly Police-court, on Tuesday, before Alderman Anthony, Captain Lindsay, Messrs. E. Owen, H. P. D. Phillips, Jonathan' Edward?" E. Edwards, and Dr. Leigh, Mr. W. D. Richards, grocer, of Caerphilly, was summoned at the instance of Inspector George Roberts, under section six of the lood and Drugs Act, 1875 for selling butter which contained 21 per cent. of water.—Mr. David Lewis appeared for the defence.Inspector Koberts said that he purchased on Tuesday, the 14th ult., half-a- ^U-i i ^utter at Mr. Richards' .shop. He divided the butter into three small parts, and told tho assistant ho would take it to be analysed. The assistant replied that he would find the sample all- right as it had been guaranteed as first Cork. The inspector then labelled and sealed the samples. Ho gave one to the assistant, kept one, and sent the third to the public analyst. The analysis read as follows — "County of Glamorgan. To Inspector George Roberts,—I, the undersigned, public analyst for the county of Glamoigan. do hereby certify that I received on the 16tli day of Jauuarv, 1896, 'from vou per post a sample of butter marked No. 44 G for analysitand have analysed the same, and declare the result of my analysis to be as follows; 1 am of opinion that the sauieisa sample of genuine butter, but contain ing 21 per cent, of water, which amount is ece^ive Jn cros-examination by Mr. 1). Lewis, Inspector Roberts admitted that the sample left with Mr. Richards' ass,stant had not been marked ill accordance with the Act. (J pou this admission beino- made, the Bench dismissed the case.—Mr. Lewis stated that his client Would waive the objection and proceed will) the case on its merits, but the Bench refused to let it proceed. It may be remarked, in justice to Mr. Richards, that his solicitor, Mr. Lewis, had procured an independent analyst of the butter, which gave the percentage: at 19*73. Ho was also prepared with expert exideiicc to show that this pereentage was not fraudulent.

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