Merthyr Times and Dowlais Times and Aberdare Echo

MAN KILLED AT ABERDARE. I' On Saturday night a man named John Richards, living at Capcoch, was knocked down at Aberdare by it cab driven by Joseph Darby. The unfortunate man was taken home in the vehicle, but succumbed to his injuries in a few hours.

DEATH OF AN ABERDARE TRADESMAN. e regret to record the death of Mr. W. Caunt, confectioneer at Aberdare, which occurred on ednesday in last week, after a long illness Mr. who came to Aberdare from Nottingham, about 31 yeais ago, was a highly-respected trades- man, well-known locally, and his death will be much regretted. We may state that the deceased, "ouie 20 years ago, failed in business, and a few weeks ago lie sent every creditor a cheque for the full amount owing to them, and in response has received a number of letters from creditors who, of course, never expected to receive anything above amount handed them by the Official R< ceiver. ^ne funeral took place on Monday at Aberdare C-euletei y.

COLLIERY DEVELOPMENTS IN THE ABERDARE VALLEY. W tJ understand that the Powell Duffrjn konipany are bent 011 still further developing their Aberaman Colliery, and with this object in Jicw they have decided to erect a new pit framing on the top of the colliery, which will be capable of winding up the coal by means of a Rouble bond, which will shortly enable the coal <*> be brought out at the rate of 2,000 toas a The old winding gear was secured on the wheels by an extemporised railroad, lately Under the management of Mr. J. Martin, the c'»iiipany'.s mechanical engineer, and the whole "f the new framing, which is of iron, was ready Jr last Friday's working.

THE ABERDARE CYCLIST. j}- Michael again justified his title of The Little Wonder" by creating fresh professional cycling records at Olympia on Thursck^ evening. He started to beat the ten miles record, but was frus- It-ated by indifferent pacing. He, however, tnana.ged to cut his own previous beats at two and three miles, doing 3 min. 59 1-5 sees., and 6 mill. *ec- respectively. It is worthy of note that in this time trial Michael had nothing speedier than tandem-pacing. The result was that, although c' each crew did only a third of a mile at a time, they J^ould not go fast enough for the Aberdarian. On Saturday Michael beat the five mile record at ^lympia. Being well-paced, he covered the dis- tance in 9 min. 59 2-5 sees., as against T. Linton's P-'evious beat of 10 min. 31-5 sees., made at Wood Green on the previous Monday. Michael beats his °wn records for three and four miles, doing 6 min. .and 7 min. 59 sec. respectively. FUNERAL OF DEWI MABON. The funeral of Dewi Mabon, whose lamented death we chronicled in the last issue of the Merthyr Time*, took place on Saturday, at Llan- fabon Churchyard. Almost all the male inhabi- tants were present. Every house in the village had the blinds drawn, and all business premises ^ere closed. At the house, the Rev. W. D. Morris officiated. The procession was headed by the Cwmaman Brass Band (under the leadership of Mr. Charles Thomas), with a muffled drum, followed by Freemasons, the Cwmaman Glee Society, workmen of the Cwmaman and Fforchaman Collieries, and the general public. The coffin, in a hearse provided by Messrs. John Morgan and ^°ns, Aberdare, Mas covered with magnificent wreaths, sent by Mr. W. Pritchard Morgan, M.P., the owners of Cwmaman Collieries, officials at Cwmaman and FforchamauCollieries, Dr.Chapman, Mr. W. Jenkins, the Mountain Ash Male Voice Party, Amyn Glee Society and Sciencc Class, and relatives. In the cortcge were Mr. W. Pritchard ^oigan, M.P., Rev. W. 1). Morris, Rev. T. Humphreys, Mr. H. A. Davies, and nearly all the colliery managers in Aberdare and surrounding valley. 0

SMART young s>?»is( resses, entirely without the flid ofi h.ne. frequently collar and cuff • "all boys in Jess tJlNn thirty second*. I SUB: "Do yon think that Mr. Warrington still OTM his wife?" He: "Loves her? 1 should say Ie did. Why, if she should use his best, razor for a tan-opener, Warrington would not complain." Now the timid, doubting suitor, By Professor Rontgen's art, WHY, before he speitks, discover If she has a marble heart. CHARLES Really, 1 think that Miss Gray takes » K^od deal of interest in HIP." Henry But you 'bould remember tlint whpre the interest is large ♦ccurity it apt to be pretty poor."

ABERDARE COUNCIL. The rate for the half-year. Friday. Present, Messrs. R. H. Rhys, J.P. (chairman), D. P. Davies, J.P. (vice-chairman), Rees, Howell, Llewellyn, John, E. Morgan, D. Williams, G. George, E. M. Hann, Owen Harris, Rev. B. Evans, T. Phillips (clerk), O. Williams (surveyor), and J. Evans (sanitary inspector). MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. — The Medical Officer of Health reported three cases of typhoid fever at Cardiff-road; two had been sent to the hospital there was one fatal case. There had also been one fatal case of diphtheria. The small-pox patient had been discharged from the hospital. MOUNT HILL-STREET IMPROVEMENTS.—Three tenders were received for the carrying out of certain improvements in Mount Hill-street, Aberaman, viz., Mr. James Hek, JE195 6s. lid.; Mr. E. Jones, J3215 4s. 8d. Mr. H. Hopkins, £217 18s. 7d.-The Chairman proposed that the tender of Mr. J. Hek be accepted.—Mr. Howell seconded, and it was agreed to. PARK GRAZING.—Three tenders were received for the right to the grazing of the public park for one year, viz., Mr. T. Lewis, JE10 Mr. Albert Sweet, E6; Mr. J. Thomas, Gadlys- road, £ 15.—The Chairman proposed that the tender of Mr. Thomas be accepted.—Mr. George seconded, and it was agreed to. RATE.—The seal of the Council was affixed to a general district rate of Is. 3d. in the £ for the next half-year. SURVEYOR'S REPORT.—This report was read as follows Hospital Ventilators.—Two Of tile ventilators on the roof of the hospital have become useless, the working parts being completely worn out, and I therefore recommend that two of Boyle'a" Patent Cowls be substituted therefore, at a cost of £ 6. New Street.—I have received from the Green- hill Building Club plans and sections of a new street in continuation of Brook-street, Aberaman, which, being in accordance with the bye-laws, I recommend that they be approved. Building Plans.—I have received the following building plans, and being in accordance with the bye-laws, recommend that the same be approved, viz., from Mr. Herbert Davies, 39, Sunny Bank- street, Aberaman, a back-kitchen in rear of No. 35, Cardiff-road. From Mr. Edward Jenkins, 39, Seymour-street, Aberdare, back-kitchen in rear of new house in Hall-street, Aberdare. From Mrs. Powell, 331, Cardiff-road, Aberaman, a cow-shed in rear of No. 331. Cardiff-road. -The report was adopted. THE ELECTION.—The Clerk declared Mr. Rees, Mr. Howell, and Mr. George re-elected for their respective wards and Mr. Williams, high constable, had been elected for the Town Ward.—Chairman Has anybody anything to say, or has anybody any grievance ? (laughter). POISONED THE WHOLE NEIGHBOURHOOD,—The Chairman drew attention to a house at Grays- place, Llwydcoed, which was in an insanitary state, and was enough to poison the whole neighbourhood.—It was understood that the matter would be attended to.

JUVENILE BALL AT ABERDARE On Friday night a very successful juvenile ball was held at the Constitutional Hall, Aberdare, in connection with Miss Morris' select dancing class. This class has had a very successful session, and Miss Morris has been highly congratulated upon the excellent manner in which she has trained her young charges in the calisthenic art. The hall had been prettily decorated with flags etc., by Messrs. J. B. Morris, T. Cule, H. Richards, and Bertie Morgan, and the scene as viewed from the balcony was a very effective one. The Aberdare Quadrille Band, conducted by Mr. J. A. Phillips, were accommodated on the platform, and discoursed a capital repertoire of music. Refreshments were also provided under Miss Morris' personal superin- tendence. The duties of M.C. were admirably carried out by Miss Morris. We may mention that the dangers were very daintily attired, their taste in this respect being much admired. We must make special mention of a pretty little lassie, Miss May George, who appeared in the character of Red Riding Hood." Miss May is only four years of age, but she tripped along quite smartly, The following is a list of visitors at the ball Juveniles: Miss Gwennie Evans, "Frost"; Miss Mander, evening dress; Master Fred Mander, "Etonian"; Miss Cissie Allen, "Monte Carlo"; Miss Queenie Allen, "Tina"; M'ss Jessie Sarvis, "Very Worst Girl in School"; Miss Rose Burge, "Very Worst Girl in School"; Miss Hannah Llewellyn, Forget-me-not" Miss Rosie Jones, "White Rose"; Miss Minnie Prance, "Summer"; Miss Florrie Prance, "Buttercup"; Miss Nellie Prance. "Bo-peep"; Miss Lizzie Davies, "Forget- me-not Miss J acobs, evening dress Miss Elvira Jacobs, "June Roses"; Miss Lina Jacobs, "Alsatian Peasant"; Miss Emily Lewis, "Forget- me-not Miss Barton (Birmingham), evening dress; Miss Lizzie Griffiths, "Daisy"; Miss M. Hannah, evening dress; Master Fred Williams, "Etonian"; Master Trevor Williams. "Clown Master Mansel Williams, Pierrot"; Master Colin Williams, Etonian Miss May George, Little Red Riding Hood Miss Annie Harris, evening dress Miss Eleanor Harris, evening dress Master Ivor Kenshole, Spanish Gentleman Miss May Jones, Spring Miss Katie Phillips, evening dress Miss Winnie Gale, evening dress; Miss Madeline Thomas, evening dress. Adults Miss Morris (the hostess) hospital nurse Mrs. Wilson, evening dress Mr. and Mrs. D. James, evening dress; Mrs. Mander, evening dress; Mr. and Mrs. Hayter, evening dress; Mrs. Jones, evening dress Mrs. Allen, evening dress Miss May Morgan, evening dress; Miss M. Sarvis, evening dress Miss Churchill, evening dress Miss M. J. Price, evening dress Miss Williams, evening dress Miss Chisholm, evening dress; Miss K. Chisholm, evening dress; Miss Mertz, Miss Oeppen, Miss M. Hughes, Mr. J. B. Morris, Mr. Bertie Morgan, Mr. Fred Sarvis, Mr. Harold Richards, Mr. A. Oeppen, Mr. Hugh Thomas, Mr. Ernest Thomas, Mr. W. Thomas, Mr. Conolly. Mr. W. Evans, Mr. W. McKenzie, Mr. Cayley, Mr. A. Mertz, Mr. Harry Thomas, and Mr. W. David. Amongst the visitors in the balcony we noticed Mrs. Kenshole, the Park; Mrs. Reynolds, Graig; Mrs. J. W.. Hari is, Mrs. Barton, Birmingham, &c., &c., as well as a iarge number of the parents and friends of the pupils.

MATRIMONIAL DIFFERENCES AT ABERDARE. At Merthyr Police-court on Thursday, William Lewis, coachbuilder, of Aberdare, was summoned to show cause why he should not maintain his wife, Mary Lewis.—Mr. S. Simons, Merthyr, was for the complainant, and Mr. J. W. Evans, Aberdare, for the defendant.—Complainant said that eight weeks ago some unpleasantness arose with her husband in consequence of his cruelty. On the Saturday he did not give her any money, and he turned her out of the house with the children. The next day she went back, and stayed until Thursday, but still he declined to give her any money. He would bring food home for himself, and when she obtained a bit of bread he took it away from her. She went away from him on Thursday to Merthyr, being practi- cally dependent on her father. Her husband had been repeatedly cruel to her for some years past.- Mr. W. J. Evans contended that the Merthyr magistrates had no jurisdiction, as the parties belonged to Aberdare, and it was a case for the Aberdare magistrates. — The Bench, however, decided that the case should go on.—In reply to the Bench, complainant said her husband struck her, and said that he was tired of keeping her. Her son saw defendant striking her. She endured much privation in consequence of her husband's treatment, and one week she had nothing to eat but bread and cheese. Cross-examined She admitted that her son struck the defendant first. She also admitted that she struck the defendant on the hand with the poker but she did that to release her son from the grip of the defendant. She did not, however, strike him on the head with a poker and cause a cut. She was afraid of him.— William Lewis, son of the defendant, said that he (witness) was earning 10s. per week he lived with his mother. His father used to send money to his mother very irregularly. He had heard them quarrelling. His father had also threatened to kill him (witness).—James H. Lewis, younger son of the defendant, said that his father was very cruel to his mother. He had also turned him (witness) out ot doors, and said that he (witness) was not his son. In reply to the Bench, witness said that he had 8s. per week wages,-For the defence, Mr. Evans said that the only instance of cruelty was on the Saturday, when the wife quarrelled over the money her husband had brought home. The defendant only earned 12s. that week, but he gave it all to her. She refused to take it, and they quarrelled. The son inter- posed, and caught hold of his father by the throat, and the complainant struck her husband with a poker. Women—and complainant was, evidently, one of them—were beginning to find out that if they did not like their husbands, they could get them to maintain them,in accordance with the new act. And, indeed, some women even believed that after getting a separation, they could marry whom they choie (laughter).—The defendant denied that he had been cruel to his wife he had certainly not given her two black eyes. He always paid her regularly from his weekly wages. She had frequently threatened to take advantage of the new act, and make him keep her under a separa- tion order. On the occasion in question, they quarrelled the son caught hold of him (defendant) by the throat, and his wife then struck him across the hand and head with a poker. He had never struck his wife in his life. There was always plenty of food in the house, and she had no occa- sion to want. She told him once that if she chose she could make him maintain her, so that with what she got from him, and what hersonsearned, she would be able to do very well. He (defendant) wanted her to come back and live with him again, and the boys as well.—The Bench granted a maintenance order of 10s. per week, but did not make a. separation order.

ABERDARE SCHOOL BOARD The Salaries Again. Friday. Present: Mr. R. H. Rhys (chairman,^ Mr. W. J. Heppell, Mr. T. Walters, Rev. Ja! Griffiths, Rev. D. Griffiths, Rev. M. Powell, Mryj T. Railton, Mr. D. Morgan, Rev. D. M. Davies,^ Rev. W. James-, and Mr. Morris (clerk). ILLNESS.—The Clerk reported that Mr. Davies, one of the school attendance officers, had been ill for the last three weeks. The clerk added that he had arranged with Mr. Rowlands to do the work in the meantime.—Mr. Railton moved that Mr. Davies' salary be paid for the three weeks that he was ill. It was not a large salary as it was.—Rev. J. Griffiths was also in favour of an extra week's rest and salary being granted to the officer. —Mr. Railton said that he would add to his previous motion that the officer's salary be paid up to the end of the next week. —Chairman I think that you are very generous. I don't think that people should be paid, always, when they are ill.—The motion was carried. SCHOOL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE.—This com- mittee reported that there had been an expenditure of JE994 2s. during the past fortnight in connection with the various schools. The items included stationery, cookery class expenses, advance to Hirwain £ 94, &c. TRUANT SCHOOL.—The report of the committee of the above school was read, a copy of which appears in another column of this issue.—Mr. D. Morgan said that he highly approved of the report, as a whole but he thought that it was indiscreet to name any particular boy in the report. The result would be to spot out such boys.—Chairman: I don't think so myself.—Mr. D. Morgan I think that you, as a leading man of Aberdare, ought to feel in this matter. THE LOAN.—The Chairman, rererrlng to the negotiations in connection with the loan f or dE2,200, remarked that he was afraid that they had made a real muddle of it after all. -The Rev. M. Powell There was no agreement made between us and the Blackburn people. -The Chairman repeated that there had beenadreadful mull. He was afraid that there would be no end of complications.—Mr. Heppell: Would it not be better to appoint a small committee to carry the matter of loan out ?— Chairman You are quite open to make a motion. —Mr. Heppell: Then I move that a committee be appointed.—Mr. D. Morgan And that the com- mittee should consult Mr. Phillips, solicitor. I will second the motion if you agree to that. We are, evidently, in a dimculty.—Mr. Heppell: Yes, I will add that to my motion.—Mr. Morgan: Then I will second you.-The motion was carried, the committee to consist of the chairman and Mr. HeppoH.—Mr. Railton: I think that we should add the Rev. W. James to the committee.—Rev. W. James No, thank you. I am not a financier. -Chairman: We must write to the Blackburn people and arrange matters properly. (To the clerk): And don't send any communication with- out keeping a cory of the same. THE SALARIES QUESTION.—The Chairman, referring to the above question, thought that they had better wait to see whether the Education Bill passed.—Mr. D. Morgan You mean, to see whether the Bill passes or not ?—Mr. Heppell: I don't think that we should wait until the Bill passes, we would not have power without going to the District Council.—Chairman I think that we had better wait.-It was eventually decided to let the matter stand over until the next meeting. —Mr. D. Morgan I also give notice that we move to petition Parliament that the Bill be not passed. -Chairman: Certainly. You can give notice, and we can consider it. I must say that I am not at all enamoured of the Bill, as far as I have seen it. I have not gone through it carefully, but I don't like it at all as far as I have examined it.—Mr. D. Morgan Hear, hear

MOUNTAIN ASH. SW Our Mountain Ash correspondent is Mr. W. Dally, Commercial-street, who will be glad to be notified of meetings, &c., and to recei ve ad vertismen ts and printing orders. OVRRSEERS.-At the last meeting of the District Council the following were appointed overseers — Messrs. W. Little, James James, E. Jones, and Dr. Griffith. AU.EGE)) LARCENy.-At the police-court on Wed- nesday, Thomas Thomas was charged with stealing a coat, value £2 7s., the property of Mr. Morgan Edmunds, Cresselly Arms, on November 23rd, 1895. The prisoner was arrested at Blaina some weeks ago. Mr. Morgan Edmunds, Cresselly Arms, deposed that the coat was hanging up at his house on November 23rd last, but he used it in the evening. He could not remember having seen the prisoner before. P.C. Row deposed he received the prisoner into custody from the police at Blaina, and, on being charged, said he was in l)ed when the coat wa9 brought to his house by a young man. The magistrates discharged the prisoner as there was no evidence against him. SCHOOL BOARD.—Mr. E. Jones presided over the meeting of the School Board on Wednesday. The head teacher of the Penrhiwceiber School asked for an increase in the school staff. As the attendance is only seven above the scale, the application was refused. The Clerk read a statement of the receipts and expenditure for the past half-year ending March 25th, as prepared for the audit, as follows :—Income, in hand September 30th, 1895, £ 4,347 10s. 7d. grants from the Council, £ 2,654 17s. 2d. science and art department, £ 94 7s. Government free fees, j6850 13s. 8d. Llanwonno overseers, rate 5^. in the 2, jB2,500 other receipts, JB25 4s. 4d. public works loan, Board loans, £ 2,560; total, £13,012 12s. 9d. Expenditure, salary of officers, JB148 10s. legal costs, JB14 6s. 8d.; other expenses, JB75 5s. salaries of teachers, JB5,478 8s. 5d. books and stationery, j6550 5s. fuel, repairs, cleaning, and furniture, JB567 lls. 6d. rents, rates, and taxes, JB54 Is. 2d. repayment of loans, JB485 16s. 6d. interest on loans, jB568 6s. 3d. Aberdare School Board, JB728 7s. 8d. Deaf and Dumb Institution, J615 2s. erection of buildings, £ 5,426 12s. 8d. total expenditure, JB11,690 13s. 5d. balance in hand, £1,321 19s. 4d. The Clerk also read a statement of the estimated re- ceipts and expenditure for the ensuing half-year, ending September 29th. The estimated expenditure ia £ 9,281, to meet which the estimated receipts, other- wise than by rates, about £5,671, leaving a difference of £4,000, equal to a rate of 9d. in the JB. The Clerk mentioned that the highest rate before the alteration of the parish did not exceed 7gd. in the £ per annum. Last year it was 9d. in the £ for the year. Owing to the erection of new schools, which entails large expenditure, the rate must be about 9d. in the £ for the half-year, and it is possible that in the following half-year it can be reduced to 7d. in the B. The Board agreed to make a call of 9d. in the JB.

A MOUNTAIN ASH HAIR- DRESSER'S FAILURE. A meeting of the creditors of John Mealing, hairdresser, Ffrwd-crescent, Mountain Ash, was held on Friday at the offices of the Official Receiver at Merthyr. The statement of affairs showed a deficiency of JE105 lis. 4d. upon liabilities to rank for dividend amounting to JE119 8s.

THE "WAND OF WEDLOCK AT THE GRAND, CARDIFF. There was a capital audience at the Grand Theatre on Monday and Tuesday nights, on the occasion of the production by Miss Wallis of a new play, entitled The Wand of Wed- lock," a society play that is full of domestic and social interests. It is one of those plays which goes to the very foundations of our social life, dealing, as it does, with the relations of man and woman in these latter days. The story, the interest of which is well maintained throughout the piece, is that of a man and woman who lived together for a time, while the man at the expiration of that period marries an heiress. The child of the marriage falls ill, and the nurse called in to attend it is none other than the husband's former mistress. The latter, Faith Drayson, comes into possession of incrimina- ting letters written by the wife before mar- riage, and is instigated to take her revenge. This gives a chance for a display of noble for- giveness on the part of Faith Drayson she burns the letters, and the play ends smoothly and happily. In short it is a play that un- doubtedly will rank high among the latter-day creations of the dramatic art, and it should always ensure an enthusiastic and appreciative audience. The staging was well up to the tra- ditions of the popular Grand, and reflected the greatest credit upon the management. TUII BISHOP OF PETERBOROUGH COMMENDS TUB BILL. The Bishop of Peterborough, opening a new volun- tary school at Peterborough on the 13th inst., ex- pressed the opinion that the Education Bill was an honest and statesmanlike attempt to make a new start in our educational system. It secured religious liberty by recognising the right of parents to have their children taught according to their wish. It also took an important step in the direction of decentralisation and extension of local self-government. The constitution of the local authority created under the bill seemed to him the only one possible. The combination of primary and some forms of secondary education under one system would further the treatment of education as a preparation for actual life. The schen e as a whole appeared to him to be in accordance with the spirit of English institutions, and therefore to have the elements of vitality.

AN old philosopher hath said, "The woman that naketh a good pudding in silence is better than one hat make'h a tart reply." TOMMV was cautioned against eating too much uncheon, because he would spoil his appetite for dinner. But Tommy said he would rather have a ¡;ood luncheon than a good appetite, any time. TilE following entry is to be seen in the books of in overseer of one of the metropolitan vestries: Paid .0 a woman whose husband was drowned by order of he vestry under London-bridge, £ 1 Is." A HUSBAND agreed to give his wife three pounds a iveek to remain in comparative eilence, deducting one penny for each superfluous word she uttered. She IIOW owes him nearly enough to pay the national debt.

ABERCANAID. new pastor of the Wdsh Baptist Chapel 1 down in our midst last week. We heartily me him, and our hope is tlftt his ministry will uccess. ERE has our Post Office gon ? Are the people ike 9 It is impossible to dcany po«tal business and it is too bad to expet us to walk to iyr just for a shilling order. JSTIONS.—What is going t< be done with the is of tho soup kitchen accont Why did the »anaid Choir lose at Moutain Ash Ie Mr. Is the stationmaster, th« best gardener in Zjinaid 1 Has fighting real/ become a part of tie of football ? TROEDYRHIW. to extensive alterations at >e Board Schools $e, ren of the girls' departmentve migrated to le Hall. j David Richards, son o Evan Richards, Elrt»- £ WJts injured last Fritf- We are glad tnat n.ap}dly improving. ^HE p Kitchen Committe met last Iriday night a £ Wesley an Chapel, t was resolved to £ lvldf balance in hand amon-he unemployed of Troedyn A baiance sheet 'U forthcoming shortly. IMPROVnts _\ye congratite the Urban Dis- trict Counjnd*its employees on the improvement of Cwmdud and Hill-street ,sa wel1 done. WO-w to be able to f the same in the near tuture of Aijt Pleasant. It eds improving badly. CARMEL.„ half-vearlv «tings of the Welsh Baptist Chaiwere hyeld onunday and Monday. Impressive s»on9 were pr^ed by the Revs. B. Hopkins, Pol-d.li% Price, Merthyr, to very large conations. A'T and pleas'n £ feature in connection this c'hu' *8 introduction of an orchestral bj fhe mva' portion of the service is greatly assid< and ts a step in the right direction. oMOUNT ZIONAN eftainment in connection with the Indies' vjnJr was held at the above place on Mon<w, *• when the following pro- gramme was giv&$fortesolo, Mr. W. Evans; recitation, Chat, N't song, Miss Jennie Williams; recit.^otv, Over the Hills to the Poorhouse," "MtfKatie Munro; song, "Near the Crosi," M Edith Chambers re- citation, Mr. J. W. Lewiolin solo, Miss Jennie Williams song, Pleasre me a Penny," Miss Maggie Morgan trading Brinkworth dialogue, Extravagant Folly," J. Lewis and Party song, "The Bugler," IkVoolridge; song, "O! dear, what can the matter Miss Edith Chambers; recitation, "The dead F Miss A, Tovey recitation, "The Drunk Death,' Ir. David Davies; duet, "What an Wild Waves Saying," Mr. M. J. James and Mimnie Williams recit., The Well of St. KeyrMr. Eddie Williams song, Don't, or 111 Call Mother," Miss Honor Williams recitation, Trunkard's Home," Miss Mary Williams; song, h of Nelson," Mr. M. J. James; recit., The Ihty Little City Boy," Miss M. E. Davies. Mr.n Bevan presided, and Mr:l. A. Daniel and Mr. Evans accompanied. Great praise is due to thees of this church and congregation for the effortey are making to wipe off the debt of this place ot,,hi p. 0

MERTHY VALE. CAIDIKK EXHIBITION.—.srs. Nixon's Navigation Comjany are sending thisek to Cardiff for exhibi- tion 1 fine block of fouot steam coal from their Mertlyr Vale Collieries. Zlm E £ G"SH BApnsTtApEL.-On Sunday last the K«v. H. P. Jones, thetor, baptised by immer- sion a large number ofiverts. This church is caimnt strength rapidly pr the energetic pastorate of Mr. Jones.

TREHRRIS. WE cjserve that the We of the new houses in .bvan-steet are now occtfd, and that excavations are in pijgress preparatoior the building of another are in pijgress preparatolor the building of another two in tis street MRS. <EIGH, the respied wife of Dr. W. W. Leigh, ha presented thAVorkmen .s Library from time to tne with a nunVr of books, many of them time to tne with a nunVr of books, many of them very valvble, for whicbin committee ;ire grateful, and we not alone in .inking that such kindness deserves ubhcity. 0 ACCIIMT.—Mr. Dav Jones, Pentwyn, met with a scrioiisx-identat Ncl Pit Deep Navigation, on inday It, whilst fiowing his occupation as a collier, arge stonfe hsing fallen upon one of his legs, antVeaking it inwo places. Much sympathy is felt tor r. Jones, heaving met with an accident some ttirhrevtousJy i the same pit. FALSE CN. We caled attention some time ago to the fact It covinteiait coins were in circulation locally, anus we beiiee this journal is perused by the anstociy as well is those who toil and spin, we wish to intn them, b: your permission, Mr. Editor, that we wejhown a spurious half-crown on Satur- day night, ich was so much like a genuine one that It fairly took aback. It was taken in this town, and to your reacj and everybody else we say, beware. A OARRIA ACCIDENT. -On Friday afternoon, a closed cirriabvas being driven down a declivity leading downsry.8treet in the direction of Quakers' Yard, which %ined Mr. and Miw Thomas, of the same street, whthe horse became restless, causing the carnage to lide with the wall, breaking the shaft, and others damagilip. it to such an extent that it was totall^jabled. Mr. and Miss Thomas escaped without in.y, save a slight cut on the fore- head of the former-he "turn out belonged to Mr. Morgan, Coffee Tern, of this town, and was in charge of one of his^ti. LOVERS' WALK.-Ouritf the dull and dark months just passed the "joved Walk has been much neglected. The gen swfd remains intact, but the skeleton-looking trs andtheir deserted foliage have deprived it of muclof itscharms. Now we see signs of the old beauty rurniig, and we anticipate many a lover's tale bemguboscned there. A walk in this secluded dale in eatr mcrn is delightful, the little feathered songsterinelocy fairly rings the valley. The railway men, 3. E«itor, could relate many a stirring incident tonefflning courtships in the Lovers' Walk," b petfaps it would be well that they h id their pea( 3ELSON. MISSION SERVICE:—The mission services in con- nection with St. ohn's Church commenced on Saturday evening, 'he services will be continued every day until Tue&y, April 21st. The preachers are Rev. T. Willneyrorkshire, rfhd Rev. — Mitchell, Exeter. The reverd gentlemen preached to good congregations on 'nday, when appropriate and impressive sermons \re delivered. OMISSION.—By iiivertence, the names of Mre. Peters and the Mil's Peters were omitted in our last issue in conntion with the Church Lads' Brigade tea. Mr. id Mrs. Peters were the chief promoters of the trea and the heaviest subscriljers. They take a deep infcest in the welfare of the lads. Mr. Peters has also gen his field gratuitously to the lads during the footbl season. EMCTtON.—We at on the eve of another election for the Urban Distric Council. Mr. D. Morgan has resigned his positional the Council, the duties of which ho has fulfilledi an impartial and disinterested manner for the last t ) years. There are two candi- dates for the post: Mr. J. Peters and Mr. L. Williams. At the )revious election, Mr. Peters retired in favour of Ir. D. E. Jones, who defeated Mr. L. Williams byi majority of 59. The election takes place on Saturcy, April 18th. ABERDARE JUNCTION CHILDREN'S CONCOT.—The greatest treat that we have enjoyed for a kg time was given us this week by the children or,he Navigation Board Schools, under the able leadtship of Mr. Evans, the head- master, who is himstf a singer of no mean repute. The concerts were glen on three successive nights, April 8th, 9th and lkh, at the Board Schools, which were crowded each I'ening. The children acquitted themselves splendid!). Some of the sketches were most laughable, butlhe audience seemed to enjoy the sweet singing of thelttle ones as well as anything. Prof. W. H. Mills, Pontypridd, accompanied, who seems to be able to 3raw music out of everything. Dr. Griffiths, the Board member, threw himself energetically into th preparations, and the telling effect of the decoraions and costumes was mainly due to his skill and enning. The concert was a huge success. Each gatbring emphasised the necessity for a public hall. Ylho will take the matter in hand? CAERPHILLY. For all kinds and best of printing and stationery go to OWEN JONES, Irinter, Caerphilly. [3641 SALE.—A very siccessful pale of furniture was effected by Mr. Henert S. Price, at Caerphilly, on Thursday last. Evey lot was sold. A POPULAR APIOINTMENT.— Mr. David Lewis, Bronrhiw, has been appointed Income Tax Com- missioner, and he tnd Alderman Anthony sat on Thursday last to tear appeals, and to appoint collectors and assessors for the ensuing year. SATAN'S SLAVE.—Caerphillians will have an opror* tunity this week of enjoying this stirring play. Tne caste includes the celebrated danseuse, Miss Grace Leslie, and also Nr. Frank Lyndon, Miss Maud Elliott. Mr. Edwari Warden, &c. SNAP-SHOTS FBOM THE LEANING TOWER. GENEROSITY.—We understand the Council are going to provide fir. plugs for the Taff Valley, when (unless our reading of the Public Health Act is at fault) it is the dutyof the Water Company to do so. SNAP-SHOTS AND JACKDAW.—We will thank our fair and unfair correspondents to address themselves to the Editor; or, if they can, let them worry Joe Hammersmith. However, in the meantime we will endeavour to verify some of their statements. TAKING EKKECT.—ONC result of the enterprising policy of the Caerphilly Fairs and Markets Company is that busies will start running between Caerphilly and Llanbradach and Senghenydd, within the next fortnight. WELSH IN ScHOOM.—In answer to many inquiries, we believe the chairman of the Eglwysilan School Board to be a Welshman, much as he runs down t) w teaching of Welsh in schools. We wonder if the future eeneration will thank him for applying the Westinghouse brake Is Welsh educa tion.

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MERTHYR COUNCIL. Wednesday. Present Mr. T. H. Bailey (chair- man), Mr. D. W. Jones (vice-chairman), Mr. T. Harpur, Air. H. W. Lewis, Mr. V. A. Wills, Mr. Dan Thomas, Mr. D. Davies, Mr. J. Roberts, Mr. Lloyd Atkins, Mr. W. Lewis, Mr. T. Jenkins, Mr. J. Owen, Mr. T. Thomas, Mr. J. Evans, Mr. J. Lewis, and Mr. H. A. Gray. THE LATE MB. EVAN LEWIS.—The Chairman said that before commencing the business of the Council, he wished to refer to the death of Mr. Evan Lewis. They all regretted to learn that after the long illness he had gone through he should succumb. They realised that they had lost a warm friend, and one who always did -his best for the town. He moved that a letter of condolence lie sent to the widow of the deceased.—Mr. T. Jenkins seconded, and it was carried unanimously, all the members rising to their feet as a mark of esteem. WELCOME.—A hearty welcome was accorded Mr. H. W. Lewis on his re-appearance at the Council after his recent illness. CABS COMMITTEE.—This committee recommended that a letter be written to the inspector of cabs, stating that all licences are granted subject to the vehicles being run daily and also to draw attention to unlicensed drivers being in charge of vehicles, and further, that complaints had been received of furious driving in the streets. The committee recommended that licences be granted to Mr. Wilson (Merthvr) and Mr. Batrley (Cefn). fhe committee had also re- ceived letters from Messrs. Rees Gabe, and D. Thomas (Cefn), stating the times at which their brakes start from Merthyr and Cefn.-The report was adopted. THE VULCAN FOUNDRY.—The special committee appointed to inspect and report on the land and buildings, known as the Vulcan Foundry, stated that they had visited the premises, and the surveyor sub- mitted plans of the sites that had been discussed from time to time, including the land offered by Mr. T. Rces, and also the proposed roadway. The com- mittee told Mr. Rees that they could not make any recommendation to the Council until he had recon- sidered the matter and make a much reduced offer. -The Surveyor was instructed, in the meantime, to prepare an estimate for putting the buildings in pro- per repair, &c., and the cost of the propdsea roadway, should the Council decide to purchase.—The Chair- man said that Mr. Rees wanted JM20 and offered a 99 years' lease, with a ground rent of JB30 per annum.- It was decided to offer Mr. Rees JB400. THE TREASURERSHIP.-The o'!owii g applications were received for the past of treasurer to the Council: —Mr. J. Mountjoy, manager, Lloyds Bank, whose terms were 2 per cent on the credit balances, and 4 per cent. on overdrawn accounts; Mr. T. Griffiths, London and Provincial Bank, 2 per cent on credit balances, and 3j on overdrawn accounts; Mr. G. W. Davies, Metropolitan Bank, 2i, on credit balances, and 4 per cent. on overdrawn accounts.—Mr. Dan Thomas moved that the terms of the London and Provincial Bank be accepted.—Mr. Owen seconded. -Air. J. Lewis thought that it was their duty to divide the honours, and he proposed, as an amendment, that the terms of Metropolitan Bank be accepted.-No one seconded the amendment, and the proposition was carried. FINANCE COMMITTEE.—The report of this committee was read and adopted. NEW WATERWORKS COMMITTEE.—This committee had considered several matters, including the necessary land for the reservoir, and the question of the water supply at Treharris. With reference to the latter, the surveyor was asked to make a preliminary report.—Mr. D. Davies moved the adoption of the report, which was agreed to. THE LOAN. —Mr. D. Davies having, at the previous meeting of the Council, raised the question as to whether a portion of the loan money could not lie let at a rate of interest, it was now reported that there was a sum of £50.000 lying at the London and Pro- vincial Bank. which would not be required for some time. Mr. D. Davies moved that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee, and this was carried. IREHARRIS PUBLIC HALL.—The theatrical licence on the above hall was renewed for a twelvemonth. A COMPLAINT FROM TREHARRIS.—A letter was received from the Treharris Brewery, with reference to the water supply at their brewery. They asked the Council why it was that the water was cut off, Aul why there was not sufficient pressure when it was turned on. In consequence of the unsatisfactory state of things, work at the brewery was often stopped.—Mr. W. Lewis said that it was a very serious matter. It was too bad that they could not get water when they paid for it. It was only the other day that a certain company sued an authority for damages for not supplying water properly, and the authority were mulcted in heavy damages.—It was decided to reply to the effect that the surveyor would give the matter his attention with the view of remedying the complaint. W ATER AT TRELEWIS AND GELLIGAER.—A letter was received, asking upon what terms the Council would supply water to the above places by meter.—It was decided, seeing that the Council were going in for large mains, to ask what quantity of water was likely to lie required at Trelewis and Gelligaer. ROAD FROM BEDLINOG TO MERTHYR.—This question again cropped up.—Mr. J. Lewis said that such a road would give the people a proper place to walk over. At present the large number of colliers who went that way had to walk over the line, unless they went around by Treharris a distance of nine miles. The road would be a great improvement, and he thought that they ought certainly to do something.— Mr. Gray said that there was a pa.th used by the public, so that it was not correct to saythat they could go only over the railway.—Mr. D. Davies I think that leads to Troedyrhiw.—Mr. Gray rCo, it doesn't; you are making a mistake. — Mr. D. W. Jones quite agreed with Mr. Lewis, and said that it would be no harm for the surveyors to get plans. They (the Council) did not understand the localities. He moved that such plans lie obtained.— Mr. J. Lewis seconded, and it was agreed to. MEDICAL OFFICER'S QUARTERLY REPORT. — This report was read. There had been 526 births and 330 deaths during the quarter. The officer also reported as to the health of the district and remarked that the outbreak of small-pox was now on the wane. SURVKROR'S REPORT.—This report was read.—It was decided that further provisions for the tipping of scavenging refuse at the Plymouth Company's tips should be made without delay, and the flooring of Brandy Bridge was ordered to be attended to. Several building plans were passed, including addition of schoolroom to Nazareth Chapel, Troedyrhiw houses at Prospect-place, Merthyr Vale, and Balaclava-road, Dowlais ind shed and yard at Tramroadside, Merthyr. WATER FOR CHURCHES AND CHAPELS.—A notice of motion stood in the name of Mr. D. W. Jones to the effect that no charge be made for water used in connection with churches and chapels. Mr. Jones now moved the same.—The Chairman said that the clerk had advised them that the motion was not legal as it stood. They could not ;let the churches and chapels have the water entirely free of charge. How- ever, some memlier could propose an amendment to Mr. Jones' motion so as to lie in order.—Mr. D. W. Jones said that in order to meet the views of the clerk, he would suggest that a nominal charge of Is. per annum be made for the water used in connection with churches and chapels.—Mr. J. Lewis said that, in order to he in order, he would move, as an amend- ment to the motion, that a charge of Is. per annum be made for the water used in connection with the churches and chapels.—Mr. Dan Thomas: And I move, Mr. Chairman, that public-houses he added as well (laughter).—Mr. W. Lewis moved that the matter he defined, and that the clerk be instructed to ascertain what was done elsewhere, particularly at Abe: dare and Mountain Ash. If they exempted churches and chapels, why not also leave other institutions to go free?—Mr. V. A. Wills said that he should support Mr. John Lewis' amendment. He understood that it would lie from that date that the churches and chapels would be exempt, and not for the past.—Mr. Dan Thomas seconded Mr. William Lewis.—Mr. Harpur supported Mr. John Lewis' amendment.—Mr. D. W. Jones said that Mr. William Lewis was the champion of the owners of cottages, and his was an old cry. It was the cry of the late water agitation.—On a vote being taken, Mr. John Lewis' amendment was carried. OVERSEERS.—Mr. D. Davies said he should like to make a reference to the overseers. He thought that, in view of the coming rate, they should make a com- munication to the overseers respecting the need of more equalisation in rating.—Mr. Dan Thomas called Mr. Davies to order.—Mr. D. Davies said that Mr. Dan Thomas was not to rule.—The Chairman said that Mr. Davies was out of order.—Mr. Davies But we appointed the overseers.—Chairman: We aDiiointed them, it is true, but we have no power over them. SCAVENGING CONTRACT. — With regard to the scavenging contract, Mr. Dan Thomas was of opinion that the tenders already received should be opened that day.—Mr. Thomas objected, as the contract had not been advertised as was customary.—Mr. D. Davies moved that the scavenging contract be adver- tised in the two local newspapers of that week, and that a special meeting be held on Monday to consider the tenders. He thought that this should be done, so that nobody should say that the Council were doing things in an underhanded manner.—This was agreed to. FISHING RIGHTS.—A letter was read from Mr. F. T. James, secretary of the Fishing Association, with reference to the leasing of the fishing rights at Pentwyn.—Mr. T. Jenkins did not think they had a right to rent the place.—No action was taken in the matter. FOOTBALL IN THE MERTHYR STREETS. At the Merthyr Police-court on Thursday, three lads, named David Jones, G. Williams, and William Collins, were summoned for playing football in the Glebeland, Merthyr.—One of the defendants denied he was playing, he was only coming from his supper." Another of the defen- dants said that the ball came by and he gave it a kick (laughter).—Marshal Grovier and Ivor Morgan were also summoned for playing football in Union-terrace.—A man appeared in court, on, behalf of Morgan, and said that football was quite the rage now.—Stipendiary But they should not play fcotball in the streets.—One of the defendants sit that they were only passing one to the other (laughter).—Clerk That is playing foot- ball (renewed laughter).—Six other lads were also summoned for playing football in Brynteg-terrace. —The Constable said that the defendants were kicking a hat about there wete about 20 lads there altogether.—The Stipendiary addressing the defendants, said the street was not the place to play football.-Each defendant would be lined 2s. each, including costs.

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EDUCATION BILL.-Amongst those present on the platform at the Education Conference at Neath were Mrs. Walter Lluyd and Mrs. D. M. Richards, Aberdare. PRESBYTERIAN CHuitci,. -Special preaching services were held at the above church on Sunday, when the Rev. R. R. Roberts, B.A. (Trinity), and Rev. T. C. Evans](Tabernacle) preached sermons. THE BEST CIGARS IN TOWN can be had from Miss Oeppen, Commercial-place. Aberdare. The seven for Is. are choice; and the five for 1a. cannot be sur- passed. Ev^ry kind of tobaccos, pipes, cigarettes, pouches, &c., kept in stock at prices from one penny upwards. Presentation walking sticks a speciality. Commercial-place, Aberdare. CYCLISTS of the sterner sex will hive to look to their laurels. Quite an invasion of ladies will shortly appear m the town, the fashionable craze having caught on to an alarming extent, if rumour speaks aright. Already we have noticed several of our lead- ing ladies sporting themselves a-wheel, and right well they handle their mounts. Among the latest con- verts to the pastime are the eminent composer, Mr. T. Barter John, and our worthy townsman, Mr. Thomas Lloyd, who has become quite an adept. CHURCH LADS' BRIGADF.The St. John's (Aber- dare) Companies of the Church Lads' Brigade had their first church parade for the season on Sunday Horning at St. Fagan's Church, TreclWft. This was the first parade for the band, which has recently been formed, and the instruments for which have wen presented by Sir W. T. Lewis, Bart. The ser- lnon was preached by the Vic:tr of St. Fagans. The Aberaman Band also attended. TENNIS BALL.—A very successful ball was held at the Constitutional Hall, Aberdare, last week, in con- nection with the Aberdare Tennis Club. There was large attendance. The hall had been prettily decorated. The Aljerdare Quadrille Band, con- ducted by Mr, J. A. Phillips, discoursed an appro- priate selection of music. The M.C.'s were Mr. George Kenshole and Mr. J. B. Davies. The Secretarial duties were carried out by Mr. A. Cameron. CHESS.—ABERDARE V. ABEBAMAN.—The second found for the chess trophy, offered for competition between the chess clubs of the district, was held last week, when Aberdare were matched to play Aber- The remit was as follows :—Aberdare t W. H. *»ooks, 0 0 J. G. Churchill, 1 0 W. J. Pugsley, |1; S. Churchill, 0 0; D. M. Richards, 1 1; H. jwicas, 1 1; 62. Aberaman Wyatt, 1 1 Morgans, V 5 Jones, 2 0; Venables, 1 1 Henkin, 0 0; •Morgans, 0 52. Aberdare thus won the match. THE EMPIRE.—The bill of fare at this popular place of amusement is of a collossal character this week. Among the many attractions are Milo, the Inan of giant strength, whose toying with enormous Weights is astounding; Paul Belling, champion Wrestler, who is prepared to take on one and all, and present them with a ten pound note if he fails to down them in a given time we doubt his finding a customer; the Montanas have also a speciality in their turn. These are the tit-bits, but the remaining Port'on of the entertainment is of an interesting Mature, and should well repay a visit.