The Cambrian

AGENTS FOR THE CAMBRIAN." The Cambrian may be obtained every Friday morning from the following newsagents Mr. W. WHITTINGTON, Post-office, Neath. HOLLOW AY'S FANCY EMPORIUM, Station-road. W. H. SMITH & SONS, Railway Bookstall.

BRAKE ACCIDENT AT PENCOED.—A serious brake accident occurred about ten o'clook on Monday night on the mountain near Pencoed, about tighten miles from Pontypriid. A funeral, consisting of a hearse, three brakes, and a trap, left the R"ond.Ja Va'ley at ten o'clock in the morning for Maesteg, thirty miles away. As they were returning the last brake capsized on a t-teep gradient. Three of the occupants were seriously injured. They had to seek refuge at an hotel two miles away, and remained there during the night. The weather was stormy. COEDFRANC SCHOOL BOARD.—A me"t ng of this Board was held on Monday evening at the Schools, Skewen, when there were present Mr. Martin (in the chair), Mr. H-nry David, and Mr. Reason-Miss Minnie Davies, of Cnck o was appointed assistant teacher, under artwle 50, in the ulace of Miss Samuel, resigned -rhe seal of the Board was attached to grants of easem^t by Mr. E. Evans Bevan to lay down pipe*, &c., at a payine it of 9s. per annum, z moi gage was signed for £ 2 500 loan to defray the cost of^chool extensi ons, at interest of 24 per c.nt. Mrt,. Phillips, wife of the head master, was tempora- rily appointed during the illness of one of the Wiin* staff. -It was agreed to commence the continuation classes on October 1st. ADJOURNED LICENSING SESSIONS. — The adjourned licensing sessions for the Neath boiough were held on Monday, the following magistrat e being present: — The Mayor (Councillor A. Russell Thomas), the ex-Mayor (Councillor Hopkin Jun"s), Alderman Charles, Mr. J. F. Davies, Mr. C. S. B. Gardner, Mr. D. T. Sims, and Mr. T. Teague.—Applicants whose cases had b en adjourned were admonished, and renewals were grattd.—The Mayor said the magistrates had conferred, and had arrived at the decision not t I grant any music licences for a year.—Mr. H. P. Charles, who represented various applicants for music licences, was most indignant at the deci ion, and characterised the action of the ben'-h as monstrous. He said they were gentlemen who had undertaken a public trust, and yet ventured to decide upon such a mutter in a private room. In the case of Regina y. Mtrthyr Justices, LordColeridge had expressed it as his opinion that decisions on such matters should be arrived at fairly in open court. It was a monstrous proceeding, and the applicant., had not been fairly treated. RAILWAY FATALITY AT NEATH.—On Monday afternoon Mr. Howel Cutnbertson (coroner) held an mqniry at the Gwvn Hall, Neath, touching the de.<th of B 'lijamin T.evor Harris, who died on Saturday afternoon fiom injui ies caused by being .-truck by a locomotive ft* the Vale junction of the G.W.R. near Neath station. Henrv Tuoma* Hairis. brother ot the deceased, of 3 5 Tuoma* Hairis. brother ot the deceased, of 3 5 stevens'-t rrace, Cresewell-road, Neath, gav evidence that his brother was 15 yesrs old la-t October, and had been employed as a lamp porter on tne Gie it Wes'ern Railway at Neath since August last. He died about lour p.m., on Saturday irom injuries received on the morning that day.- Thomas Pmliips foreman guard- porter, said that on Satur lay, between 11 and 12 o'clock in the morning, he saw ueceased who was carr> i g two l»mp> fr.m the signs and was walking between the up and down lines in the direction of Neath. There is a water tank at the junction between the lines, and the flooring- wms bricked. He saw him slip on the biiekwork just as an up train was pa^&iilg. He was struck on the head by the crank of the engiiie between the two roads. It was impossible that the accident c iu!d have b en avoided, as d, ceased slipped and fell jusL as the engine was coming by. The driver of an engine whi-^h was standing by went to the deceased aton-ie, and he was conveyed t.) t :e railway station. The skull was fractured by the blow. Deceased never spoke or moved after being pi ked up.—John Cartel, engine driver, said b, w<is on the poods engine standing near the water tank wl en the accident happened. He saw deceased coming from the signal box. Deceased had passed about five yards when he slipped and the rod of the approaching engine struck him. D cea-ed could see the engine coming, and the whistle was going us a warning. It was quite impossible for the driver to stop his engine.—A verdict of accidental death was return'd. THE BEST DRINK IS WHEATLEY'S HOP BIiTEK.!?. It is absolutely JToii-iiiloxicatiii* Of Wine Aieichants, Bottlers, Grocers, & See the mime 0:\ every label, lie; use all Iibitat ons. NEATH TOWN COUNCIL. At the last meeting of tbi. Council there were present: Tne Mayor (in the chair), the ex-Mayor (Councilor Hopk:n .Jones), Aldermen Charles and Davids, and Councillors E. Daviej, E. E. Bevan, J. D. Llewe lyn, E. S. Phillips, A. Peters, and A. George. THE LATE ARCHDEACON. —On the motion of the May"r, who mild", a few feeling remarks on the death of the late Archdeacon, an unanimous vute of cond- li nce to iVlrs. Griffiths alld the family was pass- d on +heir sad be;eavem -i t INTERMJSDIATK SCHOOLS —The Intermediate School Committee recommended that the balance of fund rui-eo by tne Corpoiation towards buildi g the county .-ciiools should be han.Jed over to the Governors.—The Major moved and Councillor Davies seconded, tnat the report be adopted.—The ex-Mayor wished to know if the schools were entitled to t';IS money, and, on being informed that the funds were to b,J devoted tobuildmgpurpo es. but that t-e governors de- sire i to louiid scholarships, said that it the money was raised for the Imiloingtund it should not be put to any other purpos He wanted to know what was the amount a'rea y paid by the Corporat on"—Councillor Davies s,.id the finances of the sei.ool were low, aud it was leit that the money if handed over co<ild be used to advance education.—TuQ To\vn Cl'rk said thu County Council had called upon the Co p :ra ion to laise a cert-in amount of mo"ey towards the budding fund of ti e county schools, which bad been ultimately fixed at the reduced rate of £ 800, and which nmount was to be handed over to t .e county authoriry. They weie bouni, therefore, to pay over tha^ amount, and the In- termediate School Commit ee felt that the l.alance s'.ou^d be han.;eJ over. — Council.or Llewellyn Davies concurred with th s recom- mendation, and felt t ey were clearly bound to pay over a certain amount.—The Mayor Baid if he understood the position rightly the governors had s-pent over the amount they had received on buililino- work, and now wanted to found scholar- ships.—Tne Town Clerk sa d that, with interest, the sum in hand was £106, and if this were handed over the Corporation would have paid oogg The recommendations was then agreed to. NEW FAIR FIELD.—A lett r was read from Couneill r Bevan. offering to let the Bird-in- Hand Field for £ 50, which he thought a fair sum considering he gave up the hay crop and Eh: M the Counoil option to surrender the same sevan years, if needed. MELINCRYTHAN Pos"1 OFFICE.—A letter read from Mr. John James, sub-postma tei, asK- ing the Council to supp rt an application to close the office on Bank Holidays, and it was ngreed to do so. ALDERMAN DAVIES' SCHOOLS.—A letter was read from the Cha-ity Commissioners notifying the appointment of the following on the Manag- ing Committee of the above schools Messrs. J. N. Moore, A. W. Browning, and Matthews Rees Morgan, solicitor. MISCELLANEOUS.—Plans were passed, includ. ing one of structural alterations at the Glamorgan Hotel.—Alderman Davies drew attention to the Neath girder bridge which he t .ought should be periodically attended to. It was agreed ultimately for the surveyor to report.-Aid. Davies drew attention to the congested state of the Dark Arch, and suggested its widening by the removal of a shed.—The Mayor said that the surveyor a attention should be drawn to the matter. TPNDFES Two tenders were received for the ,»ppiy of !!»«"»»•• rd on ?•" vTS""™ 'S ilk.r LloveUV". U>« »"« B>' M'- W' Powell, of Hirwain, was accepted. mmFRAL OF THE ARCHDEACON OF FUNLRAL V* llaNDAFF. i Had the painful duty of record- In our If*8* f ,ys popular and well-known ing the ^e'ltrh ° in8 we?e not, as some expected, divine .HV^re™ n Cemctery at Llantwit, where interred m his own cem^ yearg lmt by his he had officiate on Saturday morning, and request were y near Lampeter. On laid in the ?bute of esteem and in loving Friday, as ^,1a. hei0Ved pastor, a special service memory of Church, at mid- lay, was held at wag filled to overflowing when the sacred edinc feiiow-townsmen of by his late parish'.aien a proces8ioi1 WHS ail clas-es. Before the ompany the body to formed at his residenceit gce;ie of his the Church, which hai Quarter of a ministerial labours for more u comprised th* century. The funeral coi g and Mayor and Corporation nrominent persons ministers fr.,m far and, and the promine P of the Neath and neighbouring diati&e«B for the members of the procession ^'reT, v in the nave of St. David's Church. The> choir met the coffin at the west entrance, aud siowiy preceded it up the centre aisle. The service was performed by the Venerable Archdeacon Bruce, Canon Johnson, Aberdare Rpv. H. J, P. Hughes, vicar of Dantri-sant and the Rev. J; K- Buckley, vicar of LlandafF the latter delivernig a most solemn and impressive address. The comn, which remained in St. David's Church over-night in anticipation of its removal on the morrow by rail to Lampeter, en route to Henfynyw, was covered with a rich profusion of wreaths, sent from all parts of the country. THE CEKEMONY AT THE GRAVE. On Saturday morning the cortege briuging the remains arrived witiitn the precincts of the town of Aberayron. It appears that the Archdeacon had chosen Henfynyw, the burial ground of the parish in which he madf his real home, and where at the little cottage of Dolygwartheg, nestling n"der the firs, he had intended to spend the remainder of bis life, to be his list resting-place. It waa here he nad built a spacious family va lit, in which the r. mains of his first wife had been laid. The church possess s no records beyond such as are local, alt ough it is supposed to have been founded by St. David in person, and that he gave it the appellation of Mynyw from the name of his see the Menevia. Owing to the fixing of the funeral on a Saturday, the attendance of the clergy was not as marked as it otherwise would have been The Bt-hop of Bangor was conspicu- ous among the numbe. He is, like the deceased arc'ideacon ,o e of the few Welsh Church digni- ttries whose patriotic zeal is not diminished by sectarian limits, but whose love for fatherland is broad, sincere, and lasting. Mr. Stephen Evans, of London, was al o a unique personage in the proee-sion. for by the death of Archdeacon Griffiths, the noble band of patriots who founded Abervstwyth Coliege is now reduced to himself and Mr. J. F. Roberts, t Ie present Lord Mayjr of Manchester. Mr. btehpen Eva.ns represented the National Ei-teddfod Associati n and the Cymmr. dorian Society, in both of which societies the lat. a cudeajon took the liveliest interest. The Council of Aberystwyth University College wa, repre-ented by Dr. Snape and Professor Edward Edwards, M.A. Me srs. William Parry and William Thomas, of Ton, represented by a ha-tily-convened meeting of the Nonconformists of the Rhondd i. Tne cnief mourne s were Mrs. Griffiths, wiiow the Rev. Arthur Griffiths, brother, and two sons Mrs. Rhys Edwards, Mrs. Isaac Edwards, of Abe ayron, s'stes; Miss Edwards, of Aberayron Mrs. Ed vin Thomas, niece; Mr. R. P. Morgan, soli-itor. Nea h, (brother-in-law), and Mrs. Morgan, Mr. Mat Morgan &nd Miss Morgan, Mr. Smith (nephew), Mr. J. G. Smith, (r-stite agent), Pentre, reprer senting the trustees of the Crawshay Bailey Estates, of which the deceased anhde >c n was senior trustee, Mr. Clougher, Cardiff. There were present at the interment the Revs. J. M. Griffiths (vicar of Henfynyw), Tnomas Evans (vicar of Llanrhystyd), R. Williams (vicar of Llanaeron), Morgan Evans (vicar of Llanddewi, Aberarth D. W. Davi a, (curate of Llanddewi, Ab rarth) J. AH an, Aberayron Evan Davies, Macsteg W. R. C. Davies, All Saints, Cardiff Stephen Jones, rector of Newquay r. B. Edmunds, rector of Trevila" D. Lewis, vicar of Llansantiraed T. M. Williams, vicar of Llancrth T. M, Jones, vicar of Eglwyswrw J. H. Davies, vi^ar of Ciiian Aeron Peter Williams, vicar of Troedyr- hiw, Gtam. H. J. Williams. tPentyrch R. W. Jones, We ley an minister, Aberayron Evan Morr.s, Calvinisiic Methodist minister, Aberay- ron John Thickens, Calvanistic Methodist minister, Aovr&yroti Among the laity were Major Price L wis and Miss Lewis, Tyglyn Aeron Dr. Davies and Dr Aberie-^n J .nes Aberayron; Tobit Eyans J.P., editor of theBrython Morien, of Cardiff Steph :n Evans J.P., ,ff Lon' lon q Senior, B-A., Aberayron Intermediate Schoot Supt Phil ips, Aberystwyth Denham Evans, solicitor; D. Penna t James, solicitor W. Hughes Jones, ha rister-at-law -Davie-, Compton House, Aberayron. Ti,e Aberavoii Urban Council was represented bv Mr H J Jones (c airman) the R«v. E. Morri-, Me srs. Evan Lloyd J. Lloyd Lewis, (diemist), John James, David Evans, etc. At the churchyard gate, the the Rev. J. M. Griffiths (vica 0fth» ? the R v. W. R. Compton DVeAoT1Sh)>^ deceased. The coffin wai ove l0l7 il beintiful wretths, j-rominent „ ;,vlth that ,6nt by Mrs. Lewi., of LWe? church, the introductory sent- noo-. Vw the Rev. W. R. C. D ,vie and t, « read by the V.car. The servioo service was conclud d by the singing of the I-rddonen ddofn," to ??U!?n Cwvii^' • IT tune, "Moab." Mrs y l,8 inimitable p esided at the harmo ium A^t^ Vlcaraf,e' sriTO '™y & H-v. H. J. William!' r„dSnbeedt?e'd consignea to t.,e ground, the Concourse of DeoDle around the grave -angthe hymn, »Mor dded wvdd ywyrfai drwy ffydd," th; R^v. R wTnams vicar of Llanaeion, annou cin» that it- i, J v, „* the wish of t ,e late archdeac n that th v, sLoul-l b BUnp at his proceedings were conducted in Welsh Ovin^ IO the nece-sity for the friends from Glamorgaiv shire to return quickly m ordei to catch the four o clo k afternoon train at Lampeter, tne service was brief—too brief and perfunctory to please the pent-up patriotic and ne gnbonrly f. elintrs of many who were present. They had their comfort, however, in the thougat that Wales was sorrow- fully looking on, and in an Idealta-hion adequate to i's love, and simultaneously performing the ceremony pertaining to the obseqUies of one of the most ardent of her sons, tne nation attended at his grave. The undertaker was Mr. J. Fear Da> ies, of Neath, assistsd at Aberayeon by Mr. Thomas Davies, Compton House, Aberayron. VOTE OF CONDOLENCE. The Betha' y Weish Bapti t Church Neath, at i a meeting on Thursday night, passed the follow- ing vote of ondolence "That we, as a church, m st espectfully b-g to tender to Mrs. Griffiths and the family of thy late Venerable Archdeacon Orr iffiths our mo t sincere sympathy in tbeir re- cent bereavement, and we also desire to record hvr £ P'>re,a'<0P °* '^e grand services retid'-r^d t03 r.eli»ion an-1 education in the town of thlan. t irt'"grhout the Principality, and that the secretary of the church do forward «T„ this resolution to Mrs. Griffiths." NEATH RURAL DISTRICT COITMmr The monthly meeting of the V, i was held at the Gwvn H 11 Council Present: Mr. A. S." GardnS tl\ °" Wed,e-day. J. S. Moo e, G. H D.ivey J (?Kairma"), Messrs. Win. Jones. G- Davies W RWW 7*n' Howells, J.H. Moore, W Dariinl T ? 'TJ4 David Yanghan, T. Powell W Jewis Ko™e"> B. Davies. 8aac ^vans, and S. POLICE STATION FOR RES r^, (1.tr, Cnthbert-on) read a lptt Franklen stating that the CW from Mr. T. M. not receive a deputation as toOU,¡ty. C,ouncil c°uld station for Resolven, as it °^ln^ a. Pphce- diction. The matter was Committee, and it would V> Joint Police member to give notice to bnnrf f°r a —Mr. Vaughan said he had k a m.otlon forward, tion with the chief con8tnXi^en In commumca- Mr. D. Williams s iid it Wn„ e on matter.- Vaughan to give them a heW? u "'1 ?f ,Al,r' would not be content without n an^ spnted in support of this noo on w.as Pre" It was agreed that the chec.essary provision.- su h petition; and, on thp rQla'i shouli sign Moo.e, that the Joint Com^1 of Mr-J- E" receive a deputation. be asked to MEDICAL REPORT —The Whittington) reported two case Officer (Dr. at Skewen. In one case n, enteic fever had spent Bank Holiday iB oe ln^ecte 1 children have caught t ie contagion. T vTansea) and might there was an escape of sewer tr 6 0^hei' instan -e which might account for til8 °U t^le Premi*es, Llantwit Lower and Pantvff vn 6 out',reak. At fever h id been reported whit cases of typhoid at Tonna. Of the latter or>t scar!et fever was fatal. Measles had also \e ?r°^ James, of Cwmav.n. The hirtl,c tP°^ l /j iug the month were 80, and the d SURVEYOR'S REPORT.—Tho <a. that Mr. D. McLelland had 3vey°r ,rePorted the notice to provide a water a,??"?*'1 ±7 » houses belonging to him. He had 7 t tions to have the work done and t" owner with the cost. and charge the THE CALLS. Mr. Vauo-han drew +• the fact that the Council had only to t h oo,^ September to get in their call,, and^ie f nearly one-half of the calls had 'ot K ,?1 and several parishes were heavily in ar^rs^-It was agreed to urge payment wit iout d.d GENERAL PURPOSES CoMsnTT1rif 'iji* five houses to be ereeted by Jfat Skewen were passed and one for o v, 2 built by Mr. Moule.—The Surveyor had°U8e that Mr. Taylor had been makieo- r' sions to premises at Melincrythan F j 'U exJ'.en' and that the h^ad room was not Rn+-Ife^d by him, was agreed that, the survevor 18'a-;tory.lt to t iis defect bein^ i-om a- euif satisfied as 'llow^dto gfoV 8 rem8d'ei. til. work be NEATH COUNTY POLICE._PBIDAT. [Before J. B. Paddon, Edward rtor> Roberts, and Wm. Jones, g^qrs "t TRANSFER.-Mr. J B. G.price, on behaif of Mrs. Davies w:dow of Mered.th Davies, applied1 for the tranter of the bcense of the Lamb and Flag, Glyn-Neath. The application was wanted. DISORDERHES. James Ray, of Mooretown, Skewen, was summoned for bidncr drunk on Anir. 23rd at that place. Defendant pleaded guilty, expressed regret, and said it was his first, offence. Fined 2s. 6d. and costs —Dd. Thomas, Hunier- street, Britonferry, was summoned for being drunk and disorderly, and sent a little girl of tender \ears to an-wer when the case wassailed on. The case waj proved, and an order made for payment of 10s. and costs —Wm. Whelan, labourer, 62, Rege it-s^eet, Brit aiferry. was summoned for a like offence, and nnel 7s. 6d and costs. NOT LIT UP.—Walter Powe, Swansea, was summoned for driving without lights on Sunday morninpr at a quarter to one o'clock P.S. Herbert saw defendant driving a vehicle. He had no lights, but pulled up at the Terminus Hotel, lit his lamps, and walked his hor-e up the hill.— Defendant's brother appeared and gave his brother's explanation that the light's were blown out on this boisterous night.—Fined 2s. 6d. and costs. i No LICENCE. — Samuel Thomas, a R solven collier, was summoned for keeping a dog without a licence. P.C. Martin gave evidence, and defendant said he did not own the dog, but was rearing it for another man.—Fined 7s. 6d. and costs. A HARD CASE—Maria Leyshon, of Glyn-Neath. a single woman, summoned WM. Davies, collier, late of Abernant-terraee, Glyn-Neath, to show cau e, etc. The complainant said defendant, who bad been courting her for seven years, ha.d fh"d the wedding day. and t dd her to buy the ring. Two days before the appointed day he went away and she had not seen him since. The case was adjourned for a fortnight for the attendance of defendant's mother.

BRITON FERRY. A very interesting entertainment took place at the Congregational Schoolroom, on Friday last, in connection with the Good Templars' Lodge. A programme of vocal and instrumental music, recitations, &C., was gone through, and was well receivpd by tho-e that attended. Mr. J. Revell was chairman and Miss Monger accompanist. There are several good lectures in store for those that wish to avail themselves within the next fortnight. Mr. Tennyson Smith, the temperance advocate, has four or five subjects to deal with the Rev. H. B. Robinson, of Ponty- pool, is going t ) tell us something about Nansen and the North Pole and the popular Elved from Llanellv is due at the Congregational Cnurch. With such men as these, there are sure to be treats awaiting U8. Anniversary services in connection with the Sunday School were held at the We-leyan Chapel on Sunday last, and despite the inclemency of the weather, were well attended. The Rev. Grimshaw Yates, the newly-appointed minister, preached able sermons throughout the day. A public meeting was also held at the same place of wor-bip on Monday evening. The Rev. G. Yatvs, Rev. Cha.s. Thomas, Neath, and others addressed the meeting. The chair was occupied by Mr. Bray, Taibach. CRICKET. MR. JENKINS' XI, V. BRITON FEBR^- The last fixture on the cards ot thee team" took place on the ground of the former on Saturday last, and considerable interest was taken in the game. Britonferry, on form, were con-iiiered the winners, as they have vanquished teams which have beaten Mr. Jenkins' XI. this reason, including Swansea 2nds, Rheola, &c. The home team went in nr t, and compile-1 the respec- table total of 104, and Brito iferry, on going in, could not do more than 54, thanks to the splendid bowling of Horace Williams, Mr. Jenkins' XI. winning easily. For the winners, Fred. Will ams and J. D. Davies, and for the losers, 1\ Hughes and J. F. Williams, batted well. Mr. Tennyson Smith, termed as the "Second Gough" commenced a seven days' mission here on Wednesday. Aft T the reception meeting and social gathering he delivered a lecture on In darkest dmkdom and the way out," to a large and appreciative audience, Mr. W. Morris being in the ch'ir, We wish Mr. Tennyson Smith succe"s in his mission work. There is not the Ilea.st doubt that there is plenty of work for him to do in the short time he will be here. To finish up with there is to BA a trial of alcohol which should prove BO^H inst uct ve and interesting. Mr. T. Williams is to be judge. Mr. Smith, counsel for prosecution, and Councillor Jestyn Jeffreys is going to try and upset Mr. Smith's apple-cart. BRITONFERRY DISTRICT COUNCIL. At a meeting of the above Council, there were present Mr. G. Roberts, J.P., chairman, and Messrs. David Davies, A. Steel, Wm. Phillip-, AA L A. J. Jeffreys. REPORT.—The report of the re ident engineer (Mr. H. A. Clarke) was read, in which he suggested that the byewa^h of the Ynismirdy Reservoir be raised One foot, at AN estimated cost of JE5. It was ordered that the work be done at once. He further recommended that a 3 inch pipe be laid in Vemon-street and jjans-1-street. Tenders for a shed for storing jjiaterials in connection with the re-ervoir were received as follows Mr. J. James, £72; Thomas Waters, JE:76 12 9d. Gower Brothers, £65. On th4 motion of Mr. Jestyn Jeffreys, seconded by Mr. PhillipS) the tender of Gower Brothers was accept'd. MEDICAL OFFICER.—The medical officer's report was read, and it was moved by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Jeffreys, tbtt Dr. E. Vernon PE^GE BE appointed medical officer of health at a gilary of £ ^0 PER annum, TREASURER'S BOND.—It was agreed that the treasurer should be called on to give a bond for £1,000. ARREARS.—A list of persons in arrears with rates was produced, and the usual orders were MADE thereon. SEVERAL persons were excused. PARK AND PUBLIC LIBRARY.—On the motion of Mr. Jeffreys, seconded by Mr. Phillips, it was resolved that the whole council form the committee t.) act with regard to the movements for a people's park and public library. NOTICE OF MOTION. — The vice-chairman (Mr. D. Davies) gave notice of motion for t Ie next mesting that application be made to increase the number of members from nine to twelve.

LLANSAMLET AND DISTRICT. NEW CURATE,-Old Llandovery boys will be glad to hear or the appointment of the Rev. Rees Lewis, B.A. (Brynmawr), as curate of St. Paul's, Glais, and St. John's, Birchgrove, and from what we hear the congregations of the churches mentioned will have occa-ion to con- gratulate themselves upon ha vin; so able and efficient a clergyman to minister to their want-1, and we w:6h Mr. Lewis every sucoess in bis new sphere of labour. EISTEDDFODIC SUCCESS.—The Llan8amlet Brass Band secured two prizes at the recent eistedifod at Pontarlawe. Judging by th ir continued successes they appear on a fair way to equal their exceptionally successful career when they" formed" as a Drum and FIfe Band-a career which compelled their dtsbmdment, as they were p actically prohib ted from competing. The greatest credit is due to the indefatigable conductor Mr. Tom Griffiths.—At the Hirwain Eisteddfod, last Monday, Mr. Philip T. Jenkins iwho is » Pu'lJ1 of Mr" W*lter Lewis' M-E Swansea), was bracketed first for a prize for the best essay on Mining"—a. very hopeful sign for go young a beginner. TEMPERANCE MEETING.—On Tuesday evening at Bethel Chapel, the Rev. Morris* Morgan (Swansea) delivered an address on The Rise and Progress of the Temperance Cause during the 60 Years' Reisn of her Majesty the Queen." Rev. J. Hywel Parry presided. The address consisted chiefly of an outline of the history and g owth of temperance during her Majesty's reign. He gave several interesting remarks bearing compari- son between the state of the temperance cause at the commencement of the Victorian era and the present time. During the lecture he mentioned the names of several eminent persons who were advocates of the cause, including the present Archbishop of Canterbury Sir Wilfrid Lawson, and others. Amonirst tho-e present were several members of the Bethel branch of the Independent Order of Good Templars. The meet- ing terminated with a vote of thanks to Rev. M. Morgan for his interesting Jectnre. SCHOOL BOARD.-The monthly meeting of the Board was he d at the Bi^chgrove Board School on Tues iay. P esent, Mr. Richard Rees (chair- man), Messrs. D W. Jt-n^ins, Tnomas David, William Davies, C. S. Kershaw, Davi i J. Morris, John Jordan, Evan Lewis, and the Rev. J. Williams (Vicar), Mr. A H. Thomas (olerk), and Mr. J. Thomas (atten lance ofticer).-The minnt s of the la-t meeting were read and confirmed Salaries and acoounts to the amount of zP,303 12s' 9d. were ordered to be paid. On f'e report of the Attendance Officer a prosecution for non-attend- ance was ordered in the case of a parent from Birchgrove. Correspondence was read from the Head Masters of the llansamlet Higher Birch- g. ove an ) Glais Schools, respecting the commence- ment of Evening continuation schools and Science

I PONTARDAWE. A TRAGJC AFFAIR.—Considerable excrement was Occasioned in the Pontardawe district on Saturday, b^ the repo t that Ivor Mo gan, 34, a butcher, living iti High-street, had committed suicide by cutti g his t.iroat. Itaopearsthat the unfortunate fellow had been drinking some- what heavily, and pushed a knife through his throat in much the same manner that sheep are slaughtered. At the inquest, held on Monday, a verdict was returned to the effect that deceased committed suicide whilst temporarily insane. A SWANSEA BUTCHER HEAVILY FINED.-At Pontardawe Police-court, John Owens, Swansea, and Daniel Williams, Pontardawe, butchers, were charged with having in the r po session a disea-ed carcase of a cow, i' tended for sale.—David B :van carcase of a cow, i, tended for sale.-David B 'van said he sold a cow to Owens on Augu-t 25th fo 30s. It had a sore leg. and could not s'and on it- feet.-Dr. Griffiths, me iical (,fficer of health, spoke to visiting Williams' slaughter-house & d seeing the carcase, which cou:d not have been in a much worse state than it was.—The B 'nnh found both defendants guilty, and fined each £5 and cost-, or one month's imprisonment. LICENSING SESSION.-Attbe Pontardawe Licens- ing Sessions, on Friday, Mr. Evan Evans Bevan applied for a provisional licence for mdynfe 1. Mr. S. T. Evans, M.P., appeared in support of the application, and Mr. J. V. Leeder opposed on behalf of the inhabitants, including Messrs. David Harris, John Evans, and Price. It was stated that the house would cost .£900. Evidence was given that the district was an increasing one, and that the other house in the village, be Mou.ta n Hare, was sometimes so full that a person could not get into the kitchen.—T e Ri-v. John Re; s said the main objection was to having two public- houses, as the Hare was in a central po-ition. He had not heard any complaint as to a difficulty in getting spirits, but would not object to a spirit licence.—Eventually the ap dicat on was refused. Superintendent Tbima-, on behalf of the police, opposed the regranting of licences to several per- sons against whom there had been convictions, but the Bench granted all the I cences except that of Samuel Jones, of the Ro k Inn, Pentrefawr, which was adjourned for three weeks. EISTEDDFOD. The third annual eisteddfod was held on Satur- day. in fine weather, and proved a thorough musi- cal and financial succe s. The arrangements were as complete as they were elaborate. The secre- tary, Mr. J. S. Williams, worked with a zeal and tact that won for him the praise of all. Tnere is no doubt that Mr. Williams, assi,ted by the other officials, contributed very materially to the suc- cess of the eisteddfod, which was patronised by about 2,000 people. The president was Mr. F. W. Gilbertson, Glynteg; conductor, Dr. Gurnos Jo.es. Adjudicators: Music, Mr. D. L. Jones (Cvnalaw), Mr. D. Rnys Evaas, Mus. Bac. (Re- adven), Mr. John Thomas (Llanelly); lit-rary subjects, Dr. Gurnos Jones brass bands, Mr. J. Ord Hume (Newcastle-on-Tyne): prize bags, Mis^ Gwltdys M. Gr.ffitbs and Fraulein Herm. Ac- companists, Messrs. G. T. Jenkins and D. Richards. Mr. Gilbertson, who was most cor- dially received, delivered an extremely interesting speech, in the course of which he dwelt on the progress made by the ei-teddfod during the Queen's -reign, and said he hoped t!,a.t the seeds sown in the establishment of the Pontard,we Annual Eisteddfod would grow to be a po, er in the land. The following is the list of awards Pianoforte solo for juveniles Prize, 10S. 6d., awarded to Miss Maria Williams, Maesteg; 11 competitors Impromptu reading: Prize divided between Mr. T. Williams and Mr. W. Jeffreys, Ysttad- gynlais. Soprano solo, O pa m na ba l Llewelyn r Miss J. Garnet, Cilfynydd. Duet, Y ddeilen ar y Hi Mr. Wm. Rees and friend, Kenfig Hill. Contra:to solo, 0 Thou that tellest" Miss Mary Grey, Mor.iston. Investiture bags: 1st. Miss Maggie Evans, Glanamman 2nd, Miss Emily M. Hughes 3rd, Miss Sarah Thomas, Brynatntnan. Englyn, "Y LIygad": Mr. R-ees Jones, The Quarry, Brynamman. Tenor solo, l,0 tyr'd yn ol" Mr. H. Afan- fryn Hill, CVmavon. E-say, "Principle": Mr. William Jones, Mountain-road, Brynamman. Double quartette, Cymru gwlad ein Tadau Mr. D. Lloyd and friends, Morriston. COUJpositioll of a conlralto solo Mr. T. David, Clydach, near Swan-ea. Freehand drawing, for school children under 13 Master T. J. Jones, Alltwen. Bari one solo, Lead, kindly light" Mr. G T. Llewelyn, Port Talbot. Second choral competition, Molianaf Di 7 prize of £ 10, Ynismuaw Choir.. Male voice party competition, The rpaiiAro »■ prize of £ i0 and a g Id medal, the Mannesman Male Voice Party, Landore. Brass band competition. Eneland • 1..+ X10 AND BOLD the SS, BRI'L YS;: -VF,S.R I' F'LCT,T;E LEADERSHIP of Mr. E w™ Q ?' ot a"d, med^- the Llan-amlet Brass Trpbn-n' c4l R t sliver-mounted baton, the O&OVN 'F ND" -F VE BA"DS «>"«PETED. I M M.I;E;LTLON' TOR «hoirs of not le s ^V "1CIE I. WELE LEF o r I.el'oedd Ptize, £ 30 and gold RM? to the leader, the Bryn- amman Choir, conducted by Mr. Teddy Evans. Two ciioir- compet.T d. r, Ihei-hai man of the committee was Mr. John Griffiths: secretary, Mr. J. L. Williams: trea- surer, Mr. Rees Hushes.

LANDORE. Speculation is rife in t is district as to who are 1 kely to stand for School Board honours at the November election. Amongst the names men- tioned is that of Mrs, Thomas Freeman, Corry- mo e and her nomination is expend by a very large* section of the electors who m common tnwh those of other wards, think that a change in the representation is not always a bad thing. The R v W T Williams, who has during the past three vears been a representative on the Board of the Baptist denomination, has expreBeed hia de i-ion not to agsin staiid under any circum- >t ii <-s. In his place, of course, this denomina- d !D will put a. new candidate in the field, but it would not be surprising to see another change in It h representation of this district on the Board. Lc Man nesmann Male Voice Party had to take se u.d pi 's in tne male voice competition at the Pon tarda • Eisteddfod on Saturday their rivals, he Mo.mston Party, taking the first prize. How- ever. the r performance wa" a h;ghiy creditable one, considering it was t first attempt at an Ei-teddfod. There are mnnv fine voices in the combination, and, well conducted, ought to uiake a mark In the near future. Like other districts, Landore and Plasmarl s?ave assistance at the recent Ho'it- I'a-niv.-l The Plasmarl Bra..8 Band (conductuu u., Mr. R. Hazel) att' uded, and, ir: the abse-r-° of the band of the 3rd G.R.V., headed i. e procession. Landore was also represented b.. u, rass L> md. l!nder tbe auspices of tne Mai; .o&mann Cycle Club, athletic sports will be held at the Vetch I Field on Saturday. This. is a r.ew departure brought abotit by the "B.umaiagem" element of the w^rks. an i they deserve to be er.e jurs-ged in the inteiest they take in athletic? generally. A long-felt •.rant has been provided in the im- provement which has been effe t-d by the widen- ing of the main road at Landore. and the construc- tion of the wall along the c nal. It is to be hoped that the improvement of other ro ids. at present in a disgraceful state, will follow. THis di-trict is beginning to feel the effects of the engir eers st ike. The dislocation of t'ade in different- part E of the country has been very great, bnd it is feared that unless the difficulty is speedily brought to an end another large number of bands wi:i be thrown out of employment,

POXTLLIW. PONTLLIW AGRICULTURAL SHOW. A SUCCESSFUL MEETING. The seventh annual show was held at Pontlliw on Thursday, September 2n i. The weather was be uttfully fine, and tile show was in everv way errand success. Preside, t, Sir J. T. D. Llewelyn, M.P Pegjlergaer chairman of committee and gen^r^l steward^ Mr. J. G. Kirby, Penllergaer secretary, 14..r. T. Williams, Castelldu treasurer, Mr. W. Harris, Llwyn. adam. Judges-Hor-e-, Mr. R. E. Marendaz Port Talbot, and Mr. J. Griffiths. Cwmmawr cattle, sheep, &c., Mr. David Jones, Llanfair House, Llandovery, and Mr. Elias Jones, Glan- I bran, Llansamlet. The following is a list of pr zes :— CARTERS. Brood mare in foal or foal at foot: 1 T Thomas, Talyclyn 2, H. Studt, Clydach 3, M. Harry, Penyfode Fawr b.c., D. Thomas, Llwyntew. Suckling, colt or nlly 1, J. Richards, Gelly- wernen 2, D. Evans, Llangennech Park 3, M. Harry, Penyfode h.e., W. Lewis. Tynbone. Yearling, colt or filly 1, J. Richards, Gelly- wernen 2, Dan el Owen, Cwmhoweli 3, Mrs. Thomas, Tenyddyn. T x.o-year-old gelding or filly 1, T. Thomas, Talyclyn 2, D. Evans, Llangennech Park 3, D. Thoma-1. Llangendeirne. ROADSTERS. Brood mare 1, Messrs. Jones and Griffiths, Benallt 2, J. G. Kirby, Penllergaer 3, D. Thomas, Llanarthney. Suckling, colt or nlly 1, T. Thomas, Tyrlan 2, J. Walters, Abernant 3, Messrs. Jones and Griffiths. Benal t. Yearling, colt or filly 1. Messrs. Jones and Griffiths Benallt 2, W. Rees, Bettwe 3, J. Johns, LFLWJ'iidomen. Two-year-old gelding or filly 1, J. Richard. Gelly wernen • 2 D. White, Glyncaira 3, H Jo-eph, Pantyfallen. COBS. Brood mare 1, J. Jenkins, Cilddewi Uchaf 2, H. Johns, Old Inn, Penllergaer. Suckling, c It or filly 1. S. Harries, iron. monger, Gorseinon 3, Messrs. Jones and Griffitns, Benallt. Yearling, colt or filly 1, D. Thomas, Llwyn. tew 2, W. Lewis, Tynbone 3, J. H. Williams, Gwenlais Fawr. Two-year-old gelding or nlly 1, W. Caul, Llanelly 2, J. Jenkins, Efailwen 3, W. Clement, Brynbach. PONIES. Brood rrare 1, Mrs. Thomas, Tenyddyn 2, J. Davies, Brynteg Cottasre 3, E. Harris, Bryn- bach. Suckling, colt or filly 1, T. Roberts, Shep- herd's Arms 2, J. Davies, Brynteg Cottage 3, J. H. Williams, Gwenlais Fawr. Yearling, colt or filly: l. Tal. White, Caecerrig 2, W. Thomas, Cilddewi. Two-year-old colt or filly 1, T. Jenkins, Altiago 2, D. Lloyd, Gorsliewena. Gelding or mare, not exceeding 14J hands high, suitable for colliery purposes 1, J. Pergrinp, Llanon 2, J. Jenkins, Cilddewi Uchaf 3, W. Rees, Brynwicked. CATTLE. Bull, any age 1, J. H. Williams, Gwenlais Fawr 2. D. Evans, Llangennech Park h.c., D Jo-eph, Grovesend. Bull, under 24 months 1, J. Richards Gelly wernen 2, J. H. Williams, Glenlais Fawr h c D. Evan-, Llangennech Park pS%THrS,rL D- Evans, Llangennech Park 2, J. H. Williams, Gwenlais Fawr • 3 M Harry, Penyfode Fawr he R W Penllan. H" Sampson, Two-year-old heifer in calf 1, J. Richards Gcllywernen 2, D. Ev.ms, Llangennech P^k 3, Meb-rs. Jones and Griffiths, Benallt. 9 n T?2 T1", J Richards, Gellywernen £ L>. Evans. Llangennech Park 3, Messrs Jon»s and Griffi hs, Bena It. Heifer calf 1, D. Evans, Llangennech Park MaeBy^elynenf' P™"er,I"r »• Thorn, Jert^ev cow 1, J. G. Kirbv ? W i. Coedbrydwen 3, D. Evane, Llangennech Park. Pair of yearlms- steers • 1 n v™ TI gennech Park 2. W. Harris, Llw'ynadam SHEEP, wernen °\&ee 1 J" Richards, Gelly- Eamli'h 1 w nnes and Gfffiths, Benallt. SamnTol P VThomas- CUddewi 2, R. H. Penllan h.c.. T. Williams, Castelldu. 9 P u' ony a?e J- Richards, Gellywernen 2, R. H. Samp-on, Penllan h.c., Messrs. Jones and Griffiths. ^farling ewes 1. R. H. Sampson 2, T. Williams, Castelldu. Ewe lambs: 1, T. Williams, Castelldu; 2, R. H. Sampson. Mountain sheep, ram "WI'LIAMS, Ca-telllu. Ram lamb 1, J. Thomas, Llwyngweno 2, W. HEV^,Lany7atdeami, T. Williams Castelldu 2, Ewps, any aLe 1, T. Wi!hams Harris Llwyn: J. Jeffreys, Penwaun h.o., W. Hams, Llwyn- A<1Yearling EWEA 1, £ PEN"'AUN 5 2 and H c T Williams, Castelldu. Ewe lambs 1 and h T. Williams. Castelldu 2 W. Harris, Llwynadam. PIGS. Boar any breed 1, Joseph Edmonds, Blaen- maes 2, W. Evans, Loughor Mill. Sow': 1. D- White, Glyncaira 2, D. Jones powell, Dantwyn h.c., W. Evans, Loughor Mill. SHEEP DOGS. 1. T. Williams, Castelldu 2, D. Joseph Grovesend h.c., J. Jones, Gwenlais I-hat. TROTTING AND GALLOPING MATCHES. One mile trotting match for cobs 1, J Jones AUtwen, Pontar lawe 2, M. Williams Llan- dybie 3. D. Lewis. Penstaz, Brynaman. Pony (trotting) 1, J. Williams, Llwynyrhaf 2. D. Evans, Llanelly 3, Tom Mabe, Little Essie. Galloping race, cobs 1 and 3. Hill, veterinary surgeon, Llanelly 2, T. H. David, Neath. Pony (galloping) 1, Vivian, Pontardulais 2, J. Williams, Llwynyrhaf 3, J. Jones, Bryn- aman. Donkey race 1, E. Davies, Grovesend 2, W. Thomas, Cilddewi.

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DRAUGHTS. [EDITED BY MANNINGHAH."] TO CORRESPONDENTS. J. H.-If you ha.ve Lee's Guide." refer to the ?th clause under Standard Laws." TYRO.—The Whilter" opening will appear in due course. Correct solutions to Problems 32 and 33 have been received from "D. J. and Problems 34 And 35 have been solved by Mr. W. Evans. SOLUTION TO PROBLEM 34. Black men on 1,9, 16 and 18. „ king 25 White men on 31, 28, 27, 24 and 14. Black to move and win. (a)18 22 16 19 11 4 23 27 27 23 14 5 20 16 27 24 28 24 15 10 22 26 18 15 19 23 27 32 23 18 31 22 16 12 24 19 24 20 16 12 25 18 15 11 4 8 32 27 8 11 24 20 (b)12 8 19 15 20 16 Black wins. la) If 1 5 or 9 13 White can draw by 27 23, followed by 24 20, &c. (b) If 27 24 Black wins by 11 15, 24 20, 15 11, &C. SOLUTION TO PROBLEM 35. Black men on 5, 6, 8,16 and 19. White men on 13, 14, 27, 28 and 32. Black to move and draw. 8 11 16 7 15 19 14 18 20 24 27 24 6 10 6 10 26 31 23 16 19 23 14 9 14 18 9 6 24 27 24 19 5 14 10 14 25 30 16 20 7 2 18 22 6 2 Drawn. 19 16 10 15 13 9 31 26 23 26 2 6 22 25 18 23 PROBLEM 36. BLACK. WHITE Black Men on 2, 5, 7, 10, 12, 16, 18, and 19. White Men on 31, 28, 27, 26, 25, 23, 14, and 13. White to play and win. .lhe above position occurred in actual play be- tween two local players. Solutions invited. PROBLEM 37. BLACK. WHITE. Black Men on 3, 7, and 19. King on 21. WhIte Men on 29, 14 and 12. King on 26. Black to play and win. GAME 19. DYKE 11 15 22 18 16 20 15 11 9 18 22 17 11 16 23 16 6 9 25 21 10 25 22 12 19 11 8 18 25 B°2 SU 1 1 25 30 12 19 .27 23 20 27 S 3 25 30 24 15 9 13 31 15 W « 23 25 22 *6 14 10 15 Drawn. 8 11 29 25 3 19 7 11 30 25 16 18 15 14 17 4 8 32 27 9 14 21 14

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JHESS & CHESS PLAYKK3 -:0:- PROBLEM. -By A. J. WHIILIB (A Second Prize Winner). BUcII: (5 piefl"). Wiii t» (,5 )>!•«••) White to play and mate in two moTO. PROBLEM.—Br E. Ho" (BtOond Prize in Th.e.-Mov SOCLion or Tournev)- Br.H'" (2 pi""I.), WHIT. (7 piec..). White to plaj and m:\te in tbre. mon.. -:0:-

SOLUTIONS OF LAST WEEK'S PROBLEMS. Two-mover by G. Heitlicote. -I R to B 7. &r Three-mover by G. Heathcote, -1 Kt to Q 2, ■' f.o Q 5; 2 Q to K sq, *c. If K to B 5 2 Q to R h, kc. If K to Q 3; 2 B to H 6, &c. If P to B 5; Q to K 4 ch, kc. If P to B 3; 2 B to B 7 ch, kc. It r to Kt 4; 2 Q to Kt sq, kc. A brief encounter between wo aiiiateurs. nu\ JyOpRe. 1 d'^U- ^k- Wliit« Black. J t'K4 11 Kt H3 P-B5 f 5 i, I3 Kt-QB3 12 Kt K2 P-KKi4(d) 5 lt5 v P 13 B-Kt2 B-Kt.2 f Bxkt(a) Ql'xB 14 KR Qsq P KR4 $Castles(b) B-KK15 15 P-Q4 Kt-B3 g P-KR3 BxKt 16 PxP(t) QxRch 7 QxB Q 02 17 RxQ RxHeh 8 P-QJ CI1 "dl 18 K-R2 KtKtSch 9 r-QR3(c) P-KKt3 Resits(f). 10 P-QKt* P.KB4 NOTM. (A) This continuation simplifies the GAME a little, but is inferior to B to R 4. By thu» taki >g tlie Knight, White only develops his upponent.s jan e. (B) Best. It would not be advisable to r.akt the Pawn, e.f. 5 Kt takes P, Q to Q 5. regaining the Pawn, with the btttir position. (c) He ought to have developed one of his pieces here. (D) TO protect the important B P once more. The opponent threatens P to Q 4. (JR) Buuning hsedlessly into the trap laid for liim, but b is position was not a good one anyhow. I (F) He is forced to take the Knight, and tlien he loses his Queen, for if 19 P takes Kt, P takes P ch; anj if 19 Q takes Kt, P takes Q, remaining with a Rook ahead. One of a series of simultaneous game* played of the occasion of an exhibition by Mr, Bla<:kburnt. INREGULAR OPENING. White. Black. White Bkek. Blackburne. Amateur. glak) Atmifur. 1 P-K4 P QKt3(a) le K' QlitS P-QK3^a) 2 P-Q4 P K3 19 r Q5 Kt.Kt4(f) J B-Q3 B Kt2 2C K Q* KtxKtch 4 Kt KR3 P QH4 ?.i g.>Kt P-VtKt4(«) 5 P-WB3 K QB3 2> Ri'4 B Kt4(h) 6 B K3 I-K2 P QM? Q K2 7 Castleg Kt-B3 2i ll-KKL3(i) I'-Kt3 ePKB4 P Q3 25 Q Kt4 r H3 6 Ki-Ri PxP 2f. F KU4(V- P B4(1) 10 PxP Cax I fee 27 Q-B3 TIX* 11 R-Bsrj(b) Kt-QKtS 2t RxPoh K R2 12 B Ktsq BxP 29 Q-R5 B-Kt.4 13 BVB Ktx a 30 St K6(m)H «7 114 P-B5 Kt-Q4(c) 31 R-H3(n) R-KK -<j 15 Q-B3 KtxB 3 £ R(B3).K^? Q Kli2(o) 16 QxKt Kt-Kt4(d) 33 RxPch £ >R 17 PxP KtxP 34 QxQ Resigns. NOTES. (A) By thif move Black adopts the Q-wn'* Fianchetio. a perfectly saf* anti close opening, which is often idooted by players who ar" tfraid of the great skill if tlieir opponents in opei lCAITIPS. (B) Losing a Pawn. as Black's continuation demonstrates. Mr Blacklmrne would certain!v not have overlooked this possibility had he been play- ing with a single adversary. (c) This very weak move only compel* the oppo- nent to develop his forces. Black might safely liav-e taken the second Pawn here: 14 Kt takes p'; 15 R to Q B 4, P to Q 4. with a strong position, and two PiiwnF ahead. (D) The Black Knight is not obliged to retreat liere. An advanced Knight, which cannot be driven back by PawnB (a6 is the c«se here), should almost always be kept in this position. P to Q 4 would, therefore, be the proper continuation. White ""w very cleverly takes advantage of Black's false j manoeuvres and improves his position considerably. (i) Black ought to play P to Q 4. (F) Black would probably come to grief by ex- cl anginp Knight.. (o) Intending to pin the White Knight by Q to Kt 3, but the opponent prevents this by simply moving his K to R 84. B to B 3 would have been ^6(h) Again playing the opponent's game, by flriving the Rook to a better square. B to B 3 .as it ill better. ,„A (i) White has now a very attacking position, Mia Black already finds it difficult to defend himself (It.) Very well played. Black would only go from bad to worse by taking the proffered Pawn: 26 B takes P; 27 R to R 3, followed by Kt to B 5. (L) This weakens Black's position seriously, but he has scarcely anything else. After B to B 3 would follow Kt to B 5. (m) -The coup it grtlet. (K) Not content with an easy victory by winning the Queen by a oheck with the Rook, the champion bore tries to effect a speedy mate, but Black, by proper play, would just now be able to defend him- (0) A fatal mistake. R takes R would have been much better, as afterwards ob«»-—d by the sernn 1 nlaver himself. Instead of losing immediately he L,M have nearly equalised matters by the ex- Ei White would have been obliged Jo retake change. h R k or Q1!WII |n etth' r lmT#i ^Uck King would be in safety on Rsq. If sase the Blaca iwng bact the Rook at once, White, instead of WOuld lose the game as should try to pin it first,, M wou HfiTni <Q««Si to B 2, a The following game won the brilliancy priM i. t tournament played at Vienna. QUKEN'S GAMBIT DKCMNED. W'bite. Black. White. Black. '»hndrich. Mandelbaum. F*hndrich. Mandc'baum. ll'St. 12 Kt-KtSchK'-f3 1 ftn, Kt KB3 13 Kt K2 BxKt 4 ^"K3 rxBch KxP 5 pn 5 K2 15 Kt Kt3 T-Kt3 BBol £ aAMes 16 Q-B3 P »4 7 BxKt « »Kt3 17 ^ch K 8 PxP BXKt9 Q-K5ch K Kt4 8 Kt BS Px?'2 IS R R5( h PNK 10 P-KR4 P-B4 o° K^rh K R5 11 BxpSh Lb IJ5'irsh ^Kt «« VI Kt3 mate. The International Toumam^f Berlin on the 13t h inst., has h*en' £ L-?T™nCe at competitors, although—as may b»> ,twenty more were willing, and even anxious As usual in such matters, there i8 ronsifur^lra1^- appointment at individual favourites heinp I ft but we presume the committee carefullv „ ■ ?ut' each player's claims before deciding to refuse his entry, and let us ho; c they nlade what will prove a satisfactory selection. 1 nlade at The list of entries includes names not yet to the world at large, and thus the committee ha! obviated one possible cause of dissatisfaction n,ev have afforded some new men the opportunity n't hinine M masters of the game. England i, represented by four players Blackburne, Burn, r,,c Mesrribed &6 »n Englishman who has long been residents Berlin), and Teichmann (who by long residence in this country has won the right to bt R^NIidered as an English master). *h« F0UI payers Should secure least one <x two ,h< leading awards.

PORT TALBOT AND AB ERA VON NOTiiS. STILL MISSING.—The man Richard Thomas ",110 a fortnight ago mysteriously disappeared from his home at Blackwells. Aberavon, is still PISSING. It IS feared that he has come to an untimely end. GLAMORGAN RIFLE ASSOCIATION.— The annual sh NOTING competitions of t!,is association U^ILL be held, by the kind permi sion of Mi-s •fftlbot. in Margam Park on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday next. COUNTY PuLICE Monday's -untv Police Court at Aberavon had to be Ltfourne for a week in consequence of no Magistrates putting in an appearance POET TALBOT NEW RAILWAY.—The traffic n this new line since the start has been so lar^e FA to tax the utmost resources of the company ?OD the officials. Everyone is highly pleased Stfitb the results up to the present, and it augurs !lell for the future prosperity of the company. SACHILIGEOUS CHILDREN.—On Friday, P.C. ■nris-oil arrested two children, David James and ITDWARD Jenkin JONES Pontrhydyfen, aged 5 a id 7 vears respectively, charged with bre-I king into olrdis Chapel, Efailfach, and stealing therefrom O eight-day clock and a number of books. After LEAVING the chapel, the children got rid of the HOOKS"hy throwing them over a hedge, and then Oroceede I ON the road to Glyncorrwg for the pur- Lse of selling the clock They will be brought £ EF >re the Bench at Aberavon on Monday. MARGAM SCHOOL BOARD.—On Monday the U6utl monthly me ting of the Margam School Koard was held in the board ROIM Taibach, when ALL the members ot the Board were present, OVER which Mr. S. H. Byass presided. Letters •cere read from Messrs. Beddoe, Howard and Hvans assistant teachers at the Infant School tendering their resignations, which were accepted. The report of the drawing examination of the «,-vn School was read, the grant being marked ^GOOD On the question of the site of the new school a letter was read from Mr. &T ox which s ated that Miss Talbot offered two fites each covering nearly an acre of ground for L.hich the PLANS WORE PR0LJ?CE,I- After some Hiscusdon it was deci LEI to ▼IF'the sites and the „ NPAR THE new Port Talbot Dock and Railway nffieewa- selected at a yearly rental of £ 30 with A 999 vears lease. Mr. F. B. Smith, Port Talbot, T »S CHOSEN as the architect. PORT TALBOT MALE VOICE PARTT AT MARGAM —On Thursday the well known Port •PQIW Male VoicH Party under the command of Councillor Jobn PHILLIPS F ve A concert by snecial request before Miss Talbot and a party of distingnished visitors at Margam Castle. The NLRTY WS numbered 74, drove down in brakes ? O-veninsr, arriving at 9 o clock. The concert was held in the library and drawing room the large folding doo.s being tnrown The programme was opened by a render- I?ntr of "God save the Queen by the party, IND the other items were, pianoforte solo, MIS; MaryDavS; song, "O fy Hen Gymraesr, Mr. Tom Rees; song, "Good Company," Mr. Dan Ware • song, Geneveve, MR G. Llewelyn dnett Battle Eve, Messrs. Hopkin Hill and Tom Rees- song, SO^AK it gently," Mr. Rees I Vision of the Cross," Mr. Hopkin Hill ZS' Soldier's Song," Mr. G. Llewelyn I duett "Gwys yr Gal, Messrs. John Phillips and (i Llewellyn. The party during the evening finelv rendered "The Crusalers," "Llewelyn EFN Llyw Olaf," O W; re I on Yonder Plain » and wound up with Hen Wlad fy Nhadau," all of which were sung with impressive force an i feeling. At the conclusion of the programme MissTalbot approacheithe pianist, Miss Mary Davies and spoke to her in terms of the highest RAISE of her performance throughout tbe evening and expressed a hope of having the. pleasure of UOTTRIRXR her a?rain, at the same t me expressing a kfndlv sympathy that SH, mu-t be tired after playing so long. Miss Talb -t then approached the voun" conductor (Councillor Phillips) and warmlv thanked him for the very fine perf nnauce and how delighted they all were with the evening s e.-joyment. The party afterwards adjourned to partake of a sumptuous aupper which had BE*N Provided for them, and about midnight started homewards after a most pleasant evening. The supper party was enlivened by tne butler handing a bank of England note from Miss Talbot to the conductor, which was acknowledged with several rounds of cheers for the generous lady of ^ABERAVON FAIR.—On Monday (Mabon's Day) the annual Flannel and Pleasure Fair was held on Studt's Fair ground. During the early part of the day a little business was done in horees land cattle, but the deals were few and far between, There'was an exceptionally large display of all kinds of flannel goods, and a tolerably brisk business wa3 done in this department, the prices running about the same as last year. The pleasure part of the fair wa- far beyond a -ytbing that had ever been seen in the town before. Messrs. Harry and John Studt were greatly in ev.dence with their cnarming gondolas. V enic > < switchback, and four-abreast horses, comprising, without a doubt, four of the finest machines in England at the present time. The fair commenced shortly after noon, and was k pt up at full swing un il midnight, to the acoompaniiiiet-t of organ musio and the Gaviole O.chestrapho e. This instrument, which has only been receii y introduced into England, cost Mr. John Studt 900 guineas at the Amsterdam Exhibition. Its treatment of the most difficult- airs with delicacy, time, and rhythm being nothing s: ort of wonderful. In the other department- of pleasure Johnnie Nort I was wull to t .e Iront with his shooting galleries and cocomnt skies Mande *6 movind wax-works and managerie Burnett's living pictures deep s.,1;1o divi g p- ep shows wax models lady champion rifl .• f-hjfs perform- j ing- dogs, cats, rats, mio-i ana birds, in fact every- thiug tnat one can possibly associate with a great fair were to bj seen. There was an immense influx of visitors into the town during the day, and altogether the fair was a great suoje-s. The shows ail iefi on Tuesday to prepare for the fair at Neath on Thursday. AMBULANCE COMPETITION AT ABERAVON. A very interes'ina; and i -tructiv-* parade of the Bear-r section of tne 2nd Volunteer Battalion of the Welsh R -gim-mt took place at Ab ravon on Satur lay afternoon, when prizes were offered for competition by the gent y a id principal residents of the neighb .urhood. The judges wer; Surgeon- Cap ain J. T. Thompson, of the 3 d V.B. Welsh, and Surgeon Captain Essex, of the 3rd V.B. South Wales Borderers.. Competitions were arranged for drilling with and without stretchers, and in the practical and theoretical knowl dge of ambulance work. For the competitio i in stretcher drill, the men were divided into squads of fours, each squad being de -ided on the tieid by lots. The drilling of the men was ably conducted by Surgeon-Captain Arnalit-Jones (Aberavon). the officer in command of tne Bearer section. The fallowing were the awards (a) Drill with closed stretchers and first portion of hand-s -at drill: 1, Lance-Corporal B. Griffiths, Privates Harris, N. R. Thomas and Daniels 2, Lance-Sergeant W. H. Mo g tn, Privates Bevan, Tom Jones ( i.) and H. Lewis 3, Corporal B. W. Davies, Privates W. Jam s, Fo ey and Meyrick. (b) Drill with prepared stretchers and carrying off wounded t'y stretchers and hand-eats 1, Lance-Corporal B. Griffiths, Privates Tom Jones (ii.), E. Thomas (ii ) and Harris; 2, Corporal B. Davies, Privates W. B. Tnomas, A. Thomas and W. James 3, Lance-Sergeant W. H. Morgan, Privates Bevan, H. Lewis and Mfyriok. (c) Senior Ambulance Competition 1, Corporal B. Davies 2, Lance-Corporal. J}. Griffit is 3, Private R. Harris. (d) Junior: 1, Private Tom Jones (ii.) 2nd, Private G. Foley 3, Piivata H. Bevan. (f) Non-commiasi -ne i Officers 1st. Corporal B. Davies 2nd, Lance-Corpora.1 B. Griffiths. (f) For Bearers of the rank of Private, other than recruits: 1st, Private Tom Jones (ii); 2nd, Private R. Harris. (g) Prize for the best recruit Private G: Foley. (h) Special prize Bugler T. Rees. lnts is tlie nrst- competition that ha« been held. It ie now intended to hold it annually. The report of the judges was highly favourable and complimentary, and the-e c mpetitions should go far in creat ng a very high esprit de corps in this smart bearer section, and should stimulate the members to a'tain a standard of efficiency both in drill and in ambulance knowledse that will be a ere it to their regiment and to the officers who instruct them, and a source of benefit to the district where they reside. PORT TALBOT INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS. science and ART ÇLASSEf; (SESSION, 1895-7.) Tlie following is the result of the exanuna&on in connection with the science an i art classes a.t the Port Talbot Intermediate Scboolg; which took place in May and June last :— SCIENCE. MATHEMATICS, first stage (Teacher Mr. W. Barry, B.A.)—Pass Thorna* John David, Em lie Hocking, Elizabeth Price, L"wis Pr ce. Fair: J. Ewance Griffiths. Richard H. Har.is, John F. K a ley-ide, Thomas Mo' gan, Evan Thomas, Jenkin Thomas, Gertrude Williams. PRACTICAL PLANE AND SOLID GEOMETRY (Teacher, Mr. F. J. K-rr.)—Ekmentary pass Evan R. Snook. Elementary fa r Jenkin Pugh. INOKGANIC CHEMISTRY, THEORETICAL ( Teacher, Mr. William HOJt 10, B S -.) Ele,tien- tary pass Griffith T. David, Willi-tm Hanbury Rees. Elementary fair Dennis Casey, D. 0. Thomas. MAGNETISM AND ELECTRICITY (Teacher, Mr. W. M. Hooton, B.Sc.)—Elementary pa-s Thos. Llew. David, Henry David. Elementary fair: Wm. Randall Evans. APPLIED MECHANICS (Teacher, Mr. A'thnr Criger, Aseoc. M.I M.E.)—Advan -e (2nd): Thos. Bowen, Henry Davies, David Hughes, Elemen- tary pass: Daniel A. Davies, Thomas Juhn Davi l, Jenkin Thomas. HTGIENE (Teacher, Miss A. M. Maclnnes.)— Elementary pass Mary Edwards, Emilie Hocking, Mary Ann Jenkins. Elementary fair Knti" Roderick, Margaret E. Kent, Bessie Ware, Lily M. Ware, Åsenath M. Grier, Gertrude Williams. Advance (2nd) Edwin Morris. BUILDING CONSTRUCTION (Teacher, Mr. Frank B. Smith, architect, &c.)—Advanced (2nd) Benjamin W. Davies, Brinley D. Griffiths, Isaac Jam. s, Llew. W. Nicholas, Evan W. R iderick, John M. Williams. Elementary pass Herbert G. Morgan. Elementary fair Dd. Hop. Davi.-s. Ivor O. Jones, Thomas D. Williams, William Wil iams. MACHINE CONSTRUCTION AND DRAWING (Teacher, Mr. Arthur Cryer, A-so. M.I.M.E.)— Advanced 2nd) Wm. H. Abraham, Joseph Hayes, Evan R. Snook. Elementary pMa Ernest W. Griffiths, Richard H. Harris, Chas. H. Nicholls, Arthur Smith. Elementary fair Herbert M. John, Wm. H. M. Lean, Lemuel Phillips. Rhys Powell. ART. ETC. FREEHAND DRAWING, ELEMENTARY STAGE [Tea her, Mr. F. J. Kerr.)—Fi.st cla s Sidney G. Davies, Thomas A. Edwards. Second class • Philip T. Lucas, Annie M. Ware. FRENCH, ELEMENTARY (Teacher, Professor Os-vald Korth.)-First class D. M. Davies, Mary Edwards, Evan M. Jenkins, A. M. Maclnnes. Margaret Mainwaring, Richard J. Williims. Seeon j class Edith L. Davies, D. Llew. Mort, Bertha Stokes. SHORTHAND (Teacher, Mr. Rjes Thomas.) — Advanced Stage. First class Mansel LI. Bydder, Arthur Wm. Davies, Ch i8. H. Herbert, Wm. A. Jones, Arthur Lewis, Thomas H. Lewis, Wm, More-an, Edwin Nicholas. S. George O'Sullivan, Lewis M. Thomas, Robert Williams. Second class LI. David, Dd. John Ellis, R. Geo. Foley, Wm. T. Griffiths, John Mandry, George Tnomas'. Elementary sta<:e.—First class Caleb Rees. Second class Ivor ^ribb, J. Ewance Griffiths. Joseph Miles, E. A. Thomas.

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classes for the ensuin? session, and subject to stated terms they will be held. Surprise was manifested that Peniel Green was not in the running this season. The adjourned question o< the remuneration of the Ar.si-tant Teachers wh superintend the sewing in the mixed schools created more than usual intere-t when Mr. superintend the sewing in the mixed schools- created more than usual intere-t when Mr. Thos. David moved, and Mr. Lewis (Ynisymond) seconded, "That the salaries of the Sewing Mistresses be reduced by five pounds per annum. Thfl Vicar and other- supported, a: d after some discussion the motion wa- put to a vote. wh. n there voted for the reduction-Me-srs. Thomas DaTid, Evan Lewis, C. S. Kershaw. J. Jordan, and the Rev. J. Williams (Vicar). (5) against- The Chairman (Mr. Roo), Me-srs. D. W. Jenkins D. J. Morris, and Wm. Davies (4) The motion having been declared carried, the Cbiur- man asked when was it propo-ed that it s' ould come into effect? Af'er a desultory discussion Mr. D. J. Morris mov d, and Mr. D. W. Jenkins seconded, That the teachers whose salary it i was proposed to reduce should be served with six months' notice as and from the 1st day of January, 1898." On the que-tion beinir put before the meeting there voted for it-Messrr,, F Rees (chairman), D. J. Morris, D. W. Wm. Davies, and C. S. Kershaw against— Messrs. J. Jordan (vioe-cha'rman) flios David Evan Lewis, ?,pd the Bev. J. Wi liams (Kl V«fThe Chairman declared the motion carried, and the result is that the mitter will have to be dealt with after the ele -tion of 1898.—The resignation of Mr. Mark Griffiths as assistant at Birchgrove was reeeiv. d, and it w tS decided to advertise in The Cambrian, and other papers for a successor.^—Serious complaints were made as to the action of one of the teachers in not carryins out the instructions of the Board as to the employment of candidates for pnpil teachers, and it was decided that tbe Chairman should deal with the matter.—An application for the use of the Birchgrove Schools by the Calvinistic Methodists, in connection with the forthcoming Cwrdd Misol," was acceded to.