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CARDIFF.
CARDIFF. INFIRMARY.—The treasurer of the Infirmary has re- ceived from Miss Gertrude Jenner the Sum of 7 s, being aum paid to her for costs as a subpoened witness in the ease of Reg v. Jenkina. THE CAHUIKK RACES.—The use of the booth plots in the face-course during the forthcoming races was disposed of to Tuesday by auction at the Royal Hotel. Mr Alexander ivasthe auctioneer. Mr T. Richards, Antelope Inn, Bute-street, bought the use of the grand stand and jooths for £50, The other lots were sold at good prices, •he tetal sum realised being £138 15s. CANNRPP Asn COCNTY SKATING RINK, ROATH.—This ashionable place of amusement is daily increasing in >opularity, and is frequented by the principal inhabitants Cardiff and the neighbourhood. Owing, no doubt, to he attractive manner in which the rink itself is decora- ed, and the splendid hand, conducted by Air Roberts, umerous promenades are induced to attend to watch waters, amongst whom are many beginners, and to listen y the delightful strains of the music." In connection with he rink, a club was formed some three weeks since, with 0 members, but the number has already increased to 120. n addition to this, up to the present tune a large number f season tickets have been issued, and everything augurs for the success of the undertaking. A special lusical programme is provided for Saturday afternoons, nd as it embraces selections by Donizetti, D Albert, Velier, Bellini, Haydn, Handel, etc., etc., a treat of no rdinary description is afforded to the lovers of music. CONFIRMATION.—On Sunday afternoon, the Bishop of .Aandaff held a confirmation service at St J ohn's Church. Jhe building was decorated with flowers, special atten- tion-having been directed to the adornment of the font, which surmounted by an elaborate floral cross. The church was filled to overcrowding with spectators, who occupied places in the aisles and galleries, the nave and chancel being reserved for the candidates for the recep- tion of the rite. The following clergymen were present representing parishes from each of which there were can- didates for confirmation:—St John's: Rev C. J. Thomp- son, vicar the Itevs H. A. Venables, A. J. H. Russell and D. Griffiths, curates St Mary's the Rev G. A. Jones, | view, and the Revs G. Stallard, Ward Coe and St John, curates St Margaret's, Roath the Rev F. W. Puller, viear, and the Revs C. A. Smythies and W. Watson, eurates All Saints Rev C. Jones Grange town the Rev Paschal Davies. In all 210 young people were con- firmed, the numbers from the respective parishes beinjr as under :—St John, 88 St Mary, 60 Roath, 50 All flninfri, 4 Rhymney, 1 Grangetown, 16. The Bishop briefly addressed the candidates before the performance of e rite. In consequence of the length of the after- pecm service the evening service was not held until an boor after the usual time. SCOTCH RE-UNION.—PRESENTATION TO THE SKCKETARY. —A meeting of. a very gratifying character took place at <tt»e (arditf Arms Hotel, on Monday night, the object being the presentation of a testimonial to the secretary of the very successful and truly national gatherings which have taken place in Cardiff for the past two years, under the title of "Scotch Re-unions." The committee who inaugurated these national gatherings felt that they were under a debt of gratitude to the secretary for the able, energetic, and congenial way in which he had dis- charged the laborious duties, and resolved to recognise his services by the presentation of a testimonial, in the form of a handsome drawing-room timepiece, surmounted with a. beautiful bronze ornament. About twenty mem- bers of the committee met under the presidency of Mr D. Dmcan, who, after a few introductory remarks, called upan Mr M'Neill, manager of the Ely Paper Works, to make the presentation. That gentleman entered into a brief history of the Scotch re-unions, and pointed out the difficulties which the secretary and committee had had to encounter, and the success which had attended their efforts, which he attributed mainly to the indefatigable exertions of Mr D. Ireland, the secretary. After dilat- ing at considerable length upon the merits of Mr Ireland, and 40he gratification which it afforded every member of the committee to make some slight acknowledgment of his services, he presented the elegant timepiece in appro- priate terms. The testimonial bore the following in- scriptionPresented to Mr David Ireland by the Committee of the Scotch re-union, to mark their esteem and appreciation of his services as their secretary, April 9, 137 T." Mr Ireland, who is an examining officer in the Cardiff Customs House, made a suitable reply, and stated that although the duties had been somewhat laborious he had performed them with a hearty goodwill. The success which had attended the re-unions he attri- buted more to the co-operation of the committee than to any efforts of his own still he felt they had done him a great honour in presenting him with such a valuable mark of their esteem. After the presentation, the com- pany enjoyed themselves in a social manner, the whole proceedings being characterised with a truly national spirit. ÕiAHJ:IAr:¡.: OF Mr II, 0. FI3!IFR TO MtSS BRUGES, OF SF.M RNO TON.—A correspondent, writing from Semington, says :—It is very much to be questioned whether, within the memory of the oldest inhabitants, the village of Semington ever presented a more gay and animated ap- pearance, despite unfavourable weather, than it did on Thursday morning, when the marriage of Helen Agnes, the only daughter of Mr Thomas Bruges, to Mr Henry Oakden Fisher, of Cardiff, was celebrated. Despite the lowering skies, and the driving showers of rain, the villagers decorated their houses with hearty good-will. Hardly a cottage but exhibited flag or wreath of ever- greens and flowers, and in several places the road was spanned by Hues, from which hung Union Jacks and ensigns innumerable. At Semington House, the residence of ,\1 r Bruges, a large flag was suspended over the carriage entrance. Further down the village, a haml- Union .1. waved from a line stretched from :\1,' to the opposite side of the road. The post-office was wreathed with evergreens and gay with "bunting, and the omerspt Arms was a credit to the tasta and ingenuity of its worthy landlord. The initials A. A." were affixed to the front of the inn, flanked by mottoes, May they be happy." At the entrance to the church was another line of flags and an awning of canvas, supported on irehes of laurels, formed a dry approach to the sacred edifice. The ceremony was to take place at 11 o'clock, and at that hour the village church was crowded. Shortly before the bride left her father's resi- dence the clouds cleared, and the sun shone with all the brilliancy and warmth of a spring day. As the bride entered the church, accompanied by her father, the chair sang the hymn 11 The voice that breathed o'er The bride was attired in a handsome drees of cream-coloured satin, with scarves trimmed with orange blossom, tulle veil, and wreath of orange blossoms. The bridesmaids were Miss Louisa Bruges, cousin of the bride Miss Kate Fisher, sister of the bridegroom; Miss Down, Miss Crawley, Miss Taylor, and Miss M. Fisher. They were all attired in pale blue muslin trimmed with cream colour muslin and blue silk to match, white Gainsborough hats trimmed with cream and blue silk and cream feathers. The bridesmaids' presents from the bridegroom consisted of beautiful ivory fans bearing the name of the bride and bridegroom. Mr William Bruges, brother of the bride, acted as best man. The church was nicely decorated, pots of choice hothouse flowers adorning the chancel, and a superb anchor of flowers resting on the Communion table. The window-sills were covered with moss and primroses,and the pulpit and font were chastely ornamented. At the conclusion of the ceremony, which was performed by the Rev H. 0, Crawley, assisted by the Rev A. Ü. Hartley, of Steeple Asliton, the Wedding March was played by Mrs Crawley. As the party left the church, the use of the canvas awning from the porch to the entrance gates was fully appreci- ated, a drenching shower of rain and hail falling. Many of the school children were provided with flowers, and these they strewed in the path of the bride. The wed- ding breakfast was provided in a large tent erected on the lawn in front of Semington House, and was supplied by Fortt, of Hath. The party included the following :— Kev* A. 0, Hartley and Mrs Hartley, Rev H. 0. Crawley and Mrs L'rawley, lev C, J. Down and Mrs 1 town, Mr and Mrs Fisher, Mr and Mrs Waring, Mr and Mrs H. Clarke, Mr J. R. King and MKing, and Mr and Mrs Perch. The bridal cake was a splendid specimen of the confectioner's art. The presents were very numer- ous, and of the most costly description. Conspicuous amongst them was a solid silver tea service in a large case lined with blue velvet. On the tray was the follow- ing inscription, Presented to Henry Oakden Fisher, Esq., Taff Vale Railway, by tlwofficers and servants of the company, and a few friends, on the occasion of his marriage, with their best wishes tor their future welfare. April 5th, VW7," The service was of most exquisite design and workmanship, and was accompanied by a present for the bride, consisting of necklet, locket, brooch, and eardrops of solid gold set with stones, and inclosed in a. handsome morocco" case. The value of ibis present, which will afford some slight estimate of the respect felt^for Mr Fisher, is about 2'JO guineas. In tlio course of the afternoon Mr and Mrs Fisher left Semington for LOTlr]{Jll, en route for Paris. A ooi i >KNT.—On Wednesday a woman named Emma Jones, aged living at 30, Planet-street, Roath, met with a serious accident. She was seized with a fit while stand- ing near the fire, and falling, her arm caught the flames, and she was burnt a good deal before assistance arrived. She was taken to the Infirmary. ATHLKTJC SPORTS.—A meeting of the members of the Cardiff and niy Football Clubs was hell at the Cardiff Arms on Wedn e^day for the purpose of forming a committee, iu order to make arrangements for getting up athletic sports. The following gentlemen were elected :—Messrs K. C. Fry, A. Williams, F. S. Selby, W. D. Phillips, A. Ware, and 1'. S. Thomas. Mr W. E. Jones was ap- pointed treasurer, and Mr R. H. Foa, hon. sec. After some discussion, Wednesday, May 30th, was fixed upon as the day for holding the s(>orts. The first committee meeting is fixed for Monday next at the Cardiff Arms, after which particulars of the events will be shortly fort.h(,01ni n: BROADWAY <'UAPKT,.—A literary and musical enter- tainment took place in the Wesley an Chapel, on Tuesday evening, in connection with the Young Men's Literary and Mutual Improvement Association. The proceedings commenced with a hymn, accompanied on the organ, after which the following programme was gone through in capital style -Chairman's speech, secretary's report, anthem, Koatii Choir; reading, Mr Simpson anthcmj Broadway Choir; address, Rev J. Ingram; solo and chorus, the Mi.-scs Williams and Roath Choir reading, I\1r Ifaim; solo, etc., the Misses Jenkins and Mr Hntchins; reading, Mr Peard chorus, Brondwav Choir; piano solo. Miss Shclton: address. Rev W. Ludlow nm-hein, Broadway Choir; reading, Air Parkyn; an; th> m, lioath Choir reading, Mr Lewis anthem, Roath Choir. The liov W. Brailey presided. The chapel wua quite ftdL Xo charge was made for admission, but a col- lection WM made. LIBRARY.—The following is the report of Air Henry Allpa-ss, the librarian, of the books issued during the month: -Theology and metaphysics -males. Hi7: females, 17; for reference, Id. Natural philosophy and ui (thc natics males, !);> females, 0 for reference 31. Nat irai history and geology—males, 121; females, 8; for reference, 28. Science and art—males, 204 females, 20; for reference, 41 Ilit Jory and biography-males, 53 S fomaies, 3!>; for reference, GO. Tyi»ography and anti- quities—males. 40; females, 2 for reference, 36. üeo- graphy and trav" 1" males, 338 females, IIi; for reference, Miscellaneous literature—males, 2'J5 females, 4G for reference, 41. Law and politics—males, 28 females, 1; for reference, 70. Commerce and statistics—males, 18 females, 0; for reference, ft. Education—males, 3G; females, 3; for reference, 17. Poetry and the drama— males, 94 females^ 31; for reference, 2. Light litera- ture Dickens-—maies, 1U> females, 40. Scott—males, ft-), females, 20. lliackeray-males, 71; females, 21. I.ytton—maies, 111); females 2\). Total—males, 1,014; females, till 1. Magazines and reviews—males, *236 females, ;;1 1 for reieience, 3ti. Total of hooks iSHued- to males, 3,(>2 to females, 1.208 for reference, 40G in all, 5,33o. Issued to residents at the docks, in the town: 1,940; Canton, 931; Hoath, 1094; Cathays 131 G rangetown, 31. Number of new borrowers during ti!C 1{Jnth. :Jl. The number of candidates for the forth" coming science and art examinations was as under :— Arithmetic, 17 L'ughsh, 4 French, 1 shorthand, 1 book-keeping, 4 music, 2 dictation, 2. CAKDIKK RURAL SANITARY AITHOMTY.—The monthly meeting of this authority was eillltt the Town-hail, Car- diff, yesterday, Air R. O. Jones in the chair. There Were also present Messrs '1'. Williams, Jonas Watson, C. t rench, D. Llewellyn, Titus Llewellyn, D, Jenkins, T. Bassett, R. Forrest.and G. Phillips. The medical officer, Mr Granger,repoted that the mortality of the past month kad been greatly in excess of that during the previous Sipnth. but this increase was ruaiulv due to atmospheric influence. The number of deaths during the month had ¡ been 24, ten males and 1i females. Several deaths were those of persons over 70 years of age. The death rate I had been 17 per thousand, as against 12 per thousand for the month of February. The number of births lwd been 42. Mr T. Waring, C.K., presented a special report on the best means of draining the city of Llandaff. He recom- mended that the system of uramage proposed by him to be carried out in 1873 should be carried out now,— the sewage to be carried to filter herls and irrigation lands eastward of the OJd Tucking Mill, now used as. a House of Alercy. That scheme, he maintained, had been, and was still, objected to by the agents of the Marquis of Bute, under the impression that the result would be injurious to his lordship's lands in the vicinity should they be used as a park or pleasure ground. Tliis impres- aioii was shared by other gentlemen, whose opinions carried great weight. After careful consideration of the circumstances and requirements, he was of opinion that with some modification the pos- sibility of annoyance might be made exceed- ingly remote. Should the schema be abandoned there were two other modes of providing for the sewerage at a reasonable cost. First to maintain, with some alter- ation, the present system, extending and completing it where required, and connecting with it all house and water-closet drainage. To construct a covered storm- water reservoir near Mr Coffin's former irrigating reser- voir, Llandaff Mill-lane, and lay a delivery pipe from that to the Cardiff sewers, to be made in Conway-road, below Llandaff rise, by arrangement with the Cardiff Corporation and preventing flow of sewage into Cardiff sewers during high water when the sewer outlets were closed. The cost of reservoir and pipes he estimated at £1,000, irrespective of any charge made by the Cardiff Corporation for the use of the sewers to their outfall. Second, to maintain the present system of sewerage, and adopt with it a system of purification by fil- tration only. This system was strongly recommended by the Rivers Pollution Commissioners. The filtration area he recommended to be placed between the House of Mercy and the river Taff, where the subsoil was very suitable, or a suitable site must be found on land belong ing to the Ecclesiastical Commissioners, at the eastern boundary of their land, and adjoining the Llandaff Mill Brook. To provide for casual excess, a storm storage reservoir might be provided at a cost of !:30U, The cost of preparing the filtering area for constant use he esti- mated at JE300 per acre. His estimate of the total cost of extension of sewers in the city, new sewers, division of outfall, storm water reservoir, preparing land, etc., was The Chairman thought that the better course would be to send a copy of the report to the trustees of Lord Bute, to the Ecclesiastical Commissioners, and to the Cardiff Corporation, and with it a letter from the clerk, calling the attention of the parties interested to those positions referring especially to them. In the event of receiving from them a refusal to any of the pro- positions, that they should write to the Local Government Board, to ask for a commissioner to be sent down to advise them what to do. This was agreed to. It was resolved to obtain a further loan of for the Dinas Powis water supply, and a further loan also of £200 for the Pentyrck Waterworks. It was also resolved to make a call of one halfpenny in the £ on the rateable value of parishes in the sanitary district, for the general expenses connected with the rural sanitary authority. The following special calls were also made Peterstone, JE5 Wenvoe, B10 and Llandaff, £30. This was all the public business. SMUGGLING BY A SHIP'S OFFICER.—At the borough police-court on Monday-before Mr R. 0, Jones and Mr J. McConnochie—Jacques Levaugi, the master of the French schooner Emilie, was charged with smuggling two boxes of cigars. The ship on arriving at the West Dock on Saturday was searched by the Custom-house officers. Mr Rees, one of the officers, found two boxes of valuable cigars concealed behind some timber attached to the stern posts. When told that the boxes had been found, the defendant said that they belonged to him, but that he had forgotten them. The bench fined him in treble value (£4 138 9d) and cost3. ISKFLLECTRNG TO JOIN.—William Sliney, a seaman be- longing to the steamship Sally, was remanded on the charge of neglecting to join that vessel after signing articles.—James Hale, a seaman belonging to the steam- ship Agnes Wilson, was also charged with a similar offence. He signed articles a week before the vessel sailed, but he could not be found, and the captain, just before she left the docks, shipped another man in his place. The bench sent him to prison for one month, with hard labour. ASSAULTING A WIFE.—Thomas Bewick, the master of a pilot boat, was charged with beating his wife. The de- fendant on the 3rd of April returned home a little the worse for drink. He quarrelled with the complainant, and then struck her several violent blows on the face. One of the blows knocked her down. Complainant alleged that the a.sault was not the first he had com- mitted on her. She had been married eight years, and whenever he returned home the worse for drink he ill- treated her. The bench sent him to prison for two months, with hard labour. POCKET PICKING AT THE RAILWAY STATION.—MARY Williams. a woman well known to the police, was charged with stealing a purse and j;2 Is from the person of Alary Llewellyn on the 31st ult. The complainant, who is the wIfe of Atr Titus Llewellyn, farmer, Lisvane, was returning to Lisvane on the above date. On arriv- ing at the Rhymney Railway station she took out her purse to pay for her ticket, and the prisoner was standing close by. Mr Llewellyn came up and entered into con- versation with his wife, during which time the prisoner remained by the side of Airs Llewellyn. On moving away Mrs Llewellyn missed her purse, and the prisoner had at that time left the rail- way station. Information was then given to the police. 1 nspector Price said that the same evening he was on duty at the Great Western Railway Station, when he saw the prisoner go up to a lady who was stand- ing on the platform, aed put her hand in the lady's pocket. He went up to her and seized hold of her hand, and the prisoner at the "ame moment dropped the lady's purse back into her pocket. The prisoner was then taken into custody. At the refreshment rooms she at- tempted to swallow three half-sovereigns, and three other half-sovereigns were found in her pocket, The bench sent her to prison for two months as a vagrant, the evidence of the robbery being insufficient to convict him. ROBBERY FROM THE PERSON.—Alary Ann Williams, a woman of bad character, was charged with stealing JE3 10s and two gold rings from the person of Nicholas Petria, an Austrian fireman belonging to a steamer lying in the East Dock. The complainant was standing out- side a public-house in Bute-street on Saturday night, when the prisoner went up to him and wanted him to go with her to a brothel. He refused, when she put her hand in his pocket, took out her hand, and ran off. On Sunday the complainant met her in Bute-street, and gave her into custody. The bench remanded the prisoner till Friday, to enable the police to find the property. AFFILIATION CA-John Henry Jenkins, grocer, Caerphilly, was summoned to show cause why an order should not be made upon him for the support of the ille- gitimate child of Ann Matthews, of Lisvane, of which he was the putative father. Mr L. T. Reece appeared for plaintiff, and Mr B. Francis Williams, instructed by Mr D. W. Davis, appeared for defendant. Air Reece stated the case, and from his remarks the bench learnt that the charge against the defendant had been twice heard by the Llandaff magistrates and dismissed. The child was born in November, 1876, and the caae was last heard by the magistrates on the loth of February, 1877. Air Reece explained that early in the present year the father of the plaintiff died. and since the loth of February she had re- sided at Cardiff, where she purposed earning her livelihood as a seamstress. Air Jones questioned whether, under the circumstances, he could hear the evidence. Mr Wil- liams said it was a precisely similar case to that of the Queen against Moyatt, upon which judgment had been given against the plaintiff. Air Jones considered the first point was to decide the grounds upon which the plaintiff removed to Cardiff. The plaintiff was then called, and stated that she formerly lived with her father, who was a farmer at Lisvane. He died in the early part of the present year, and since then she had resided at Cardiff. Air Jones When did you come to Cardiff ? Complainant The latter part of February or the beginning of Alarch. Mr Jones: Did you have any conversation with any person prior to your coming to Cardiff about taking out a fresh summons against the defendant? Complainant: No, sir, not before I removed to Cardiff. Air Jones Have you a house at Cardiff? Complainant: Ko, I am living at lodgings. Air Jones When was the summons taken out against the defendant ? Air Williams On the 7th of March. Mr Jones: She took out the summons on the 7th of March, having re- moved here in the latter part of February. Thus within about seven days after she removed she took out the summons. I really cannot hear the case. Her state- ment brings it clearly within the class of cases of the Queen r. Moyatt. She clearly removed for the purpose of having the case tried again. Air Reece explained that the plaintiff herself had stated that her father died in the early part of the year. It was the custom in these parts for the widow to carry on the farm, but in the present instance this was not the case. The mother of the plaintiff had left the farm, and the plaintiff had therefore to gain her livelihood away from her home. Mr Williams The child was born in November. Her father died in January, the case is henrd a second time at I ,landaff, in February, and then she removes to Car- diff. Mr Jones: I think this is a case in which the judges have ruled that the parties remove for the pur- pose of having the case tried again. Mr Reece has his appeal to the court above, but under all the circum- stance, considering that the case has been twice heard, that the charge of perjury arising from it has been dis- missed, I should be wrong to hear the case unless I am ordered to do so by the judges. The summons was then dismissed. ALLEGED ASSAULT AND ROBBERY.—At the borough police-court, on Tuesday—before the Mayor (Alderman Elliott) and Alderman Alexander—Henry Harvev, a labourer, was charged with assaulting and beating Eliza- beth Cox, and stealing from her a shawl. The parties had been living together as man and wife for five years. She left him on Sunday. On Monday he met her in Bute-terrace, when he took the shawl from her, and in the struggle, he said, she fell to the ground, but, accord- ing to her statement, he knocked her down and beat her. The bench were of opinion that an assault had been committed, and fined the defendant 10s and costs. DISORDERLY PUBLIC-HOUSES.—At the borough police- court, on Wednesday—before the Mayor (Aid. Elliott), Air R. O. Jones, and Alderman Alexander—George Bur- den, the landlord of the Glastonbury Arms, Bute-street, Was summoned for being the occupier of licensed premi- ses, and allowing them to be the habitual resort of women of bad character. Air L. T. Reece appeared for the defence. Inspector Glass said, in company with P.C. Hopkins, he visited the defendant's house about nine o'clock in the evening of the 1st of April. lIe found in the bar seven women of bad character. Two of them had been convicted as such at the police-court. At 10 o'clock he went there again, and found five women, four of them being those who were theio on his firjit visit. The two women who had been convicted had, however, left. On the 25th of Alarch he visited the house, and then found women of bad charac- ter in the bar, and he then cautioned the landlord. Mr Reece took a legal objection to the prosecution, on the ground that the police had not proved that the women who were known to be bad characters remained in the house after the first visits of the police. Mr Jones was of opinion that the pohce had not got up the case with sufficient care. The houses, no doubt, gave the police a. good deal of trouble, but it was necessary to prove that the women there were known to be bad characters and that they remained there, and it might be necessary to bring them before the court. Under the circumstances the case must be dismissed.—John Thomas, the land- lord of a refreshment house in Trinity-street, was summoned for havil go his house open for the sale of liquors during prohibited hours, Inspector Tamblyn visited the house at 11.30 a.m. on Friday, March 30th, In the back room he found five men and on the table five glasses filled with beer. There were also on the table two jugs containing beer. Air W. Jones, who appeared for the defendant, pleaded that he was ignorant of the law. The beer had been purchased from an adjoining public-house on the night previous, and he was not aware that he could not give it to his friends, or treat thein at other houses than those where a licensed premises should be open. The bench fined him 40s and costs.—John Evans, the landlord of the Horse and Groom, Woman by- street, was Bummoned for having his house open for the sale of 1Hiuor during prohibited hours. Inspector Tam- blyn visited the house at 11.45 a.m. on the 30th Alarch. He found in the baok room one woman and several men. Glasses of beer wexe. on the table in. front of them. The landlord of the house was at sea, and the case was ad- journed for a month.
PENARTH.
PENARTH. EVENING CONCERT.—An invitation concert was given in the Board schoolroom, on Monday evening, by Cap- tain Ingram and officers, of D battery of the- 3rd Glamor- ganshire Auxiliary Artillery. The programme embraced overtures and selections by the band of the 3rd Glamorgan Artillery; vocal and instrumental solos, duetts, trios, and q L irtette. Air G. F. Davis conducted, and added materially to the entertainment by his performances on the harp and cornet. The vocal soloists were the Misses Lewis, of Cardiff, and Air Elliott. The room was filled with a large and fashionable audience. PETT V-SKSSION'S.—At the petty-sessions on Alonday— before Messrs J. S. Corbett, R. F. L. Jenner, and J. Sydney Batchelor—H. Bishop charged George Harley, Penarth, with non-payment of wages. Ordered to pay, with costs.—Fred Pike was fined 5s for being drunk and riotous.—T. Bomaah, pawnbroker, charged M, Alakay with stealing a plane. Th& case was dismissed.
PONTYPRIDD.
PONTYPRIDD. AMATEUR DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT. — On Alonday evening last, the members of the Pontypridd Amateur Dramatic Club gave their first entertainment in the Assembly-rooms of the New Inn. As on previous occa- sions, there was a large and fashionable attendance, many ladies and gentlemen being present from Cardiff and the surrounding districts. The entertainment commenced with the farce No. 1 Round the Corner," which was well performed by Mr G. H.Wilkins and Mr Alorris, who received hearty applause. This was followed by a comic sketch, entitled Numerous humorous Reminiscences," by Air Courtenay Clark, Cardiff, which in- cluded imitations of many eccentric charac- ters, well known to readers* of Charles Dickens, Douglas Jeirold, John Hoilingshead, and others. These were all well received but other reminiscences of some local celebrities, given in a style and manner quite new to a Pontypridd audience, were greeted with frequent bursts of applause. Mr Courtenay's sketch occupied half-an- hour, and was followed by Alladin, or the Wonderful Lamp." The various characters were sustained by the following gentlemen :—Messrs E. H. Howard, C. R. Webb, H. Briscoe, J. Sprague (Ahuidw), R. Alall, C. Davies, F. Filippini, H. Westacott, T. Adkin, and W. Jen- kins. The orchestra was composed of Mr Johnson (leader) violin Air Roberts, cornet Air Bollisario, double bass violin, and Miss Cooper, piano. The duties of stage and general manager devolved upon Mr G. J. Alexander, who, it is needless to state, worked energetically to make the entertainment a success, which it undoubtedly was. The entertainment was repeated Tuesday evening. SUDDEN DEATH.—On Monday morning, a woman, named Mary Crompton, a cook at Mr Williams', West of England Bank, was found dead in bed. Another servant, who slept with her, knew nothing of the fact when she got up, although when Dr Hunter arrived it was apparent to him that the deceased had been dead for hours. She was about 37 years of age.
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MAESTEG. CWffJU BOAHD OF HBALTH.—At the usual fortnightly meeting of this board, on Friday, there were present Messrs J. Barrow (chairman), T. Thomas, G. Alorley, Al. David, T. L. Roberts, J. Chivers, J. H. Thomas. M. Jones, J. Williams, and Dr Davies. The inspector of lodging-houses reported a serious case of overcrowding in Wood-street, and the board gave the clerk instructions to order that the nuisance should be immediately abated, or proceedings taken. Dr Davies stated that there was a case of typhoid fever in 46, Rock-street, and that the con- dition of the premises was most unsatisfactory. A great quantity of stagnant water was about, and the building was very damp. The surveyor was ordered to attend to the matter without delay. Alessrs J. Laviers and E. Beyan waited upon the board as a deputation from the inhabitants of the Garn and Alma-road, to learn what were the wishes of the board with respect to the drainage of their property in that district. The board explained that they were aU to connect the drains from their properties with the main sewer provided by the board, and the cost to be defrayed by the respective owners, according to the frontage. The deputation ex- pressed themselves satisfied with the explanation, and withdrew. A letter was read from Air W. Rees, com- plaining of the state of Maesteg-row, which was at the present time flooded with filthy water, The clerk was directed to acknowledge the receipt of the letter, and state that the matter would be attended to. Air Chivers gave notice that at the end of the month he would move "That all sewerage, and kerbing, and channelling on roads repairable by the rates shall lie donewith the public or general rates, and that application be made to the Local Government Board for a loan upon the rates ex- tending over 30 years, to enable the board to carry out the v;riom¡ smiitary improvements required in this hamlet." The clerk stated that the expenditure for the last quarter amounted to He had collected £ 1,501), and £ H0 still remained uncollected, also £ 12 lis Id duo from private owners of property for work done. This concluded the business of the board. llOAiio OF HEALTH KLECITON.—The following is the result of the board of health election, declared on Monday night, viz. :—Morgan David, (574 T. Thomas, 634 T.L. Roberts, GOO; M.Howells, 539; T.Jones, 500; D. Bowen, 470 William Evans, 384 G. Ferrier, 351; Rev E. Jones, 303 Joseph William, 277; William Wil- liams, 19jJ.
PEMBROKE DOCK.
PEMBROKE DOCK. TOWN COUNCIL.—The monthly meeting was held at Pembroke Dock on Tuesday afternoon. Adams (Alayor), Aldermen Jenkins, Hughes and Hams Councillors W. H. Lewis, ,). Gibbs, Tracy, J. Lewis,' Sketch, Froyne, J. Thomas, Williams, Powell, Nichob son and Dr Alorison. The Mayor said the first business would be the acceptation tenders for supplying and covering the several roads in the borough with broken stones. The town clerk opened the sealed tenders from Messrs Jason Phillips, Thomas James, John Cole and K Gibby. The two former were considerably higher than those of Alessrs Cole and Gibby, between whose ten- ders there was only a very small difference. It was therefore resolved that Mr Cole should have the contract to supply St Alary (North), St Michael and Alonkton, and Mr Gibby that for supplying the roads, &c., in St. Mary South), which comprises the whole of Pembroke Dock Ward. The surveyor's esti- mates for repairing the roads in the borough were brought forward from Alarch, 1877, to March, 1878, the sums granted being—Pater Ward, £500; Pembroke Ward, JE417 4:1 Id. Mr Ladd, in his report as inspector of nuisances, says that during the past month the following cases of scarlet fever have occurred:—Pater Ward, 4 cases and 1 death Pembroke Ward, 10 cases and 2 deaths. A borough rate of Is 6d in the was ordered. It will meet the expenses of the current year. This was the principal business.
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LLANDILO-TALYBONT. ELECTION OF GUARDIANS.—The contest in this parish excited very great interest. The retiring guardians were Air J. Williams, Gwenlais Fawr, and Mr W. Lewis, Felinmonach. The former has been a guardian for some 24 vears. The new candidates were Messrs R. Harries, Botgoed, vice-chairman of the school board; and Mr T. Harries, Cwrtycarne, also a. member of the school board. The numbers were announced on Wednesday as follows: Air R. Harries, 233 Mr T. Harries, 163 Air J. Williams, 156 Mr W. Lewis, 120. The first two were elected. SCHOOL BOARD. —The ordinary meeting of the above board was held at the Fountain Inn, Pontardulais, on Tuesday last. There were present the Chairman, Vice- chairman, and Air T. Harries. The minutes of the pre- vious meeting were read and confirmed. The committee decided upon at the last meeting met together with the architect, as proposed, inspected sites, and requested Mr J. W, Rees to furnish terms for the sites. A tracing of several sites was submitted by Air Rees at terras, £20 per acre, .t.:18 per acre, £16 per acre, according to the situation. In explanation of the apparently high prices, the clerk said Air Rees submitted that he was getting JE16 to £18 per acre at present, and the site of a school should command a higher rate in consequence of the fact of a school existing on a spot tending to depreciate the ad- j oining land. The clerk further informed the board that the Rev Mr Binns, Her Majesty's inspector for this district, had intimated to him that the Education Department desired to know what steps the board had taken with re- ference to the site at Goppa that the Department would give what assistance it could towards securing that site by compulsory powers and further, that it was unadvisable to select a site too near the present National school. In reference to these suggestions, the chairman and vice- chairman animadverted upon the ulterior influence at work with the Department in interfering with the selec- tion of sites by the board. After some consideration, the board decided to submit to the Department the site at the angle formed by the new road leading from the King Inn with the road leading from Lewis Villas. The site is on the right side going towards the lower part of the village, next to the house of Daniel Morgan. The purchasing price was stated to be £218 15 for 1 rood 30 perches, or at the rate of £20 per acre for lease, or 25 years' purchase. In reference to the site at Penrheol, the clerk stated that Mr Cameron not having returned, his clerk could do nothing in the mat- ter. The bar(1 empowered the chairman to call upon Mr Rees to see whether the purchase could not be effected for a less sum. Air T. Harries was authorised to sign the cheques in the absence of Air W. T. Bevan. Tias was all the business.
BEYNMAWR.
BEYNMAWR. PETTY-SESSIONS.—At the police-court, on Monday, Mr D. Clapp, of Nantyglo, sat as a new magistrate for the division. Mr. Powell and Mr Ashwin were also on the bench. The case of Thos. Lewis, grocer, Beaufort-street, v. Mary Davies and Sarah Pritchard, two respectable women, for stealing some bread and cheese from his shop, w^as withdrawn, and Lewis was ordered to pay the costs. Considerable interest was evinced in the case.—Wm, W illiams, of Clydach, was sentenced to three months' hard labour for stealing a pair of boots and a pan from his mother's house.—Harriett Jarrett was fined 5s and costs, or 14 days' imprisonment, for assaulting Elizabeth EaggjO a young girl, at Beaufort, on the 15th ult.— Francis Trim, a lad in the employ of Air Starkey, was fined 5s and costs for furious driving in Beaufort. Eliza Jarrett, a. young girl from Beaufort, daughter of the defendant in a previous case, was fined 5s and costs for assaulting Hannah Baggs.—Jas. Baggs, Jas. Wil- liams, and Geo. Jarrett were charged by P.C Jones with fighting at Beaufort. Air Browne defended Baggs. The charge against Baggs was dismissed the other two were fined 5s and costs. The Jarretts failed to find sufficient 1 money to pay the costs in all the cases, and were removed in custody.—William Davies, of Beaufort, collier, was ordered to pay 2s 6d per week towards the illegitimate daughter of Ann James.—David Jones, of the Finer's Arms Inn, Worcester-street, was charged by P.C. Wil- liams with allowing a. prostitute, named Elizabeth Davies, to remain in his house after closing time. Fined 5a and costs, the conviction to be endorsed on his licence. LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH ELECTION.—On Monday the result of the election of four members to serve upon this board was made known at the board's offices, Alarket Chambers. The voting papers were collected on Satur- day, but were not counted until Monday. The returning officer was Mr George Hicks, chairman of the hoard, who was assisted in the counting by Mr John Thoma3, clerk, and Mr Joseph Wilson, the surveyor and collector. The counting commenced at 9 a.m., and was completed by 11.30, with the following result:—Messrs D. Watkins, 367; D. Morgan, 344 William Evans, 288 David Thomas, 220 Thomas Hughes, 186 H. Connop, 162 W. Ward Williams, 94. Considerable excitement was evinced as to the issue. The three first gentlemen elected are the old members. Mr David Thomas, the fourth member, is a new aspirant for local honours, Aluch satisfaction was expressed at the result.
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rABERA VON. Doc-POISONING.—Within the last few days two valu- able dogs, the property of Mr Robert Jones, Springfield Villa, and Air Benjamin Jones, Mountain Side, respec- tively, have been poisoned.
RHYMNEY. ;C."
RHYMNEY. ;C." LOCAL BOARD ELECTION.—The election of members to form this board took place on Monday, and, as was antici- pated, resulted in the return of the three popular candi- dates, two of whom were retiring members of the old board. The following was the number of votes given to each candidate;—W. Pritchard, 768; H. V. Trump, 754: J. Griffiths, 614; T. Elias, 421; J. Havard, 187; and Isaac Price. 178. Tha three first were elected,
SWANSEA.
SWANSEA. FIRK IN WIND-STRKET.—On Sunday night, aliout eight o'clock, fire was discovered on the" premises of Air Hat- chard, stationer, Wind-street. It appears that there v. as a quantity of paper beneath the grating of the pavement, and it is supposed that someone threw a match down and ignited it. There was a number of boxes close by, and doubtless but for the timely discovery of the fire by P.C. Stockwood there would have been a serious conflagra- tion. As it was, the constable, with assistance, extin- guished the flames with a few buckets of water. ABUSIVE LANGUAGE.—At the borough police-court, on Tuesday—before the Stipendiary (Air J. C, Fowler), and Alderman T. Phillips—John Jones, collier, of Glaish, was charged with using abusive language and interfering with the comfort of passengers on the SliJland line, on Alarch 17th. It appeared from the evidence that on the day named the accused got into a carriage on the railway and sat upon an old man's knees, there being at the time sufficient room on the seat. Defendant used abusive language to the parties who asked him to get np. Fined;2 and 19s costs. DISTRIBUTING OBSCENE BILLS.—Professor Wardle, botanist, &c., of Waterloo-street, attended at the police- court on Tuesday, at the -request of Head-constable Alli- son, in reference to the distribution of his handbills. One of these was produced by the Head-constable, and the Professor admitted that the bill was his and distributed by him. The Stipendiary (Air Fowler) told Air Wardle that by distributing these bills he was committing an offence, as they were obscene. Means would be taken to prevent their being distributed in future. He would take upon himself to direct the Head-constable to take the bills from any person found distributing them. It was stated that one of the bills was exhibited in the Professor's window. The Professor stated that directions had been given to the boys to hand the bills to gentlemen only, and not to females. He was about to ask the Stipendiary a question, when the latter told him he did not want any discussion. The matter then dropped.
NEATH.
NEATH. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—AlrHowel Gwyn presided at the fortnightly meeting of the Neath Board of Guardians, on Tuesday. The attendance was very large, in conse- quence of the proposed election of rate collector for the parish of Neath, in the room of Mr W. Morris, resigned. The candidates were 12 in number, viz. :—Air J. Allen, Mr J. L. Alatthews, Mr E. Hawkins, Mr T. F. Howells, Mr H. E. Taylor, Mr F-, Graham, Mr P. Becker, Mr J. Williams, Air T. H. Pritchard, Mr Charles Williams, Mr D. J. Meyrick, Mr R. V. Taylor. The boaid fully entered into the merits of the resiiective candidates, and the guardians discussed each application. Air G. Llewellyn moved the appointment of Air AJlen. Mr Gardner seconded the nomination. Mr Howells and Mr Alatthews were also nominated. After a protest by Mr Struve, against the ratepayers' memorial sent in by Air Alatthews, a division took place, when the votes were For Mr Allen, 18 for Mr Alatthews, 5 for Mr Howells, 3. In:the voting on the other two Allen had 18, Howells, 5. The rector attended the board at the request of a vestry held on Monday, for the purpose of stating that the recent addition of £50 to the collector's salary was not approved of now the circumstances under which it was granted had become changed. Air D. Da vies, the Maesteg guardian, asked why his nomination for re-election was considered invalid. The clerk informed him that one of the nominations was a forgery, and the others were wrongly filled up. Mr Davies said that at the late election forgery was carried on to a great extent, and that no less than 85 voters received no balloting papers. He said he should appeal to the Local Government Board in reference to the matter. The other items of business were not of public im porta-nee, AIR BRINLEY RICHARDS.—This distinguished musician, assisted by Aliss Marion Williams and Aliss Lizzie Evans, gave a grand evening concert at the English Baptist chapel on Monday evening. There was a large and highly fashionable attendance. The concert was in every respect a complete success. The rector of Neath occupied the chair, and by his happy remarks added much to the pleasure of the evening. GOOD TEMPLARY.—On Friday last a conference of good
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TREDEGAR. templars was held in the Crusade Hall, when Bro. Bowen, D.R.W.G.T., presided, Business was proceeded with and after a short adjournment for tea the members again met, and the Grand Lodge degree was conferred on about 50 brothers and sisters by Dr Oronhyatekha, S.E.R.W.G.L., assisted hyBro, the Rev S. Todd, Livers pool, G.W.S. England, and Bro. David Roberts, Trede- gar, R.W.G.M., pro. tern. At seven o'clock a public meeting was held, at which about 200 persons were pre- sent. A full explanation of the negro question was given by Bro. Dr Oronhyatekha and the Rev S. Todd. After the meeting the re-organisation of the English Grand Lodge of Wales took place, when the following chief officers were elected :—Bro. John Lewis, Haver- fordwest, G.W.C.T. Sis. Alorgan, Tredegar,G.W. V .T.; Bro. Davies, Newport G.W.C.; Bro. Aliles, Tredegar, P.G.W.C.T. Bro. Lush, Tredegar, G.S.J.T. Bro. Bowen, Alerthyr, G.W.T. and Bro. W. II, Richards, 14, Castle-street, Tredegar, G.W.S. DRUNKARDS.— At the police-court, on Tuesday—before Dr Coates and the Rev Wm. Hughes—Thomas Jones was fined 5s and costs, Jacob Thomas 28 Gel, Jeremiah Griffiths 2s 6d and costs, George Hope Is and costs for drunkenness. CANNIBALISM AT VICTORIA.—Edward Hennessy, fur- nacoman, was arraigned on a charge of assaulting Police- officer Thomas Duffy, at Victoria, on the 3rd inst. It appeared from the evidence that as Duffy was removing a drunken wall to the lockup in Victoria-road, lieu- nessy struck him, and afterwards bit him on the ear. Tli" offence was proved, and the bench committed the defendant to Usk gaol for six weeks with hard labour. ASSAULTING A CONSTABLE AT RHYMNEV.—David Evans. labourer, was fined 10s and costs for assaulting P.C. James, No. 90, at Rhymney, on Thursday night, and Thomas James, for an attempted rescue, was fined Is and costs. DAMAGING A HEDGE.—Joseph Greaves, a lad, was fined Gd and costs for damaging a hedge at Bedwellty Park, on Saturday. Police-sergeant Capper proved the case.
USK.
USK. LOCAL BOAltD ELECTION.—The election of members for this board took place on Friday week, and the result was made known on Saturday. The following were the can- didates, with the number of votes polled for each :—Air James Jones (grocer), 133 Mr John Thomas (innkeeper), 118; Mr James Jones (cabinet-maker), 105; Mr John Hart, 101; Mr J. Powell (tailor, etc.), 95; Mr H. C. Griffin (postmaster), 94 Mr y, Hiley, 96 Mr J. Parker, 79; Mr J. 0. Nicholas, 42. The first four were elected.
CAERPHILLY.
CAERPHILLY. BURGLARY.—At the petty-sessions on Tuesday Noah Ball, a farm servant, working at some of the farmhouses in the neighbourhood of Ystrad Mynach, was charged with breaking into the farm-house of Mr Edwards, Tredomen Vawr, near Ystrad, oa Sunday, 1st inst. The prisoner was remanded. FELONY.—Henry Roberts, 14 years of age, living at Ystrad, and son of Nicholas Koberts, was charged with taking a currant loaf from the shop of Mr John Edwards, Half-way House, on Saturday last. Airs Edwards missed the loaf, and, looking out of the window, saw the boy hiding it in the hedge. Remanded. SUDDEN DEATH.—Evan Alorgan, aged 70 years, living on Caerphilly Mountain, after eating his breakfast on Monday morninsr, went to his fields to do some hedging, but about half-past 10 he was found dead by the side of the hedge. On Tuesday an inquest was held at the Car- penters' Arms, Caerphilly Mountain, before Air Reece, the coroner. The jury found the following verdict That Evan Morgan died from disease of the heart."
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ABERGAVENNY. THE ELECTION OF GUARDIANS.—The voting papers in the election of guardians for Abergavenny were counted by Mr Batt, the returning-officer, at the workhouse, on Tuesday. As we have already stated, the candidates for the four seats were the Rev S. R. Young (Baptist minis- ter), Air S. Eames (tailor and draper), D. Alorgan, Penpark Farm; and Airs Ellen Harriett 1 ielder, of The Priory House, Abergavenny, widow. Considerable in- terest was evinced in the election in consequence of the candidature of the lady, and it being market day on Tuesday some heavy bets were made that Mrs Fielder would be at the top of the poll. Those who counted the votes have stated that Mrs Fielder was a-head of one of the candidates until the boxes of papers for the hamlets of Llwyndu and Hardwick were opened, when nearly every ratepayer voted for Eames, Young, and Morgan. The following is the result of the poll, which caused much disappointment amongst certain classes:— Mr Eames, 529 Mr Young, 514; Mr Morgan, 499.; Mrs Fielder, 368. The lady was therefore 131 in the minority. We are informed that there is a lady guardian on the Southwark board, one at Leicester, and one on a board in Lancashire. ALLEGED THEFT.—At the police-court, on Wednesday— before Messrs Hill, Humfrey, and Rees-Jno. Al'Carthy, a labourer, was charged with stealing 4 cwt. of bones from a truck at the Great Western Station, on the 2nd inst. Mr G. A. Jones defended. J. Hoard andJno. Buckingham, two platelayers, saw the prisoner loitering about the truck of bones, and presently he threw them over the hedge into a field, where he had a bag to put them in. The bench discharged the prisoner, the evidence of the two witnesses having, in their judgment, broken down.
BRECON.
BRECON. AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING.—An < adjourned meeting of the subscribers to the Breconshire Agricul- tural Society was held in the Shire-hall, on Saturday. Mr T, Price (vice-president) presided. The finance com- mittee made a detailed report, which showed the society was in debt to the extent of £72. Considerable reduc- tions were consequently made in the premium list, and the secretary's salary was fixed at instead of £10 and commissions. A deputation was appointed to wait upon Sir Joseph: Bailey, Lord ^Tredegar, and Air Gwynne- Holford, to solicit the Christ College field for this year's exhibition. New prizes were offered by the following gentlemen:—The Honourable Arthur Morgan, Captain Jones, Mr Robert Smith, Mr Crawshay Bailey, and Mr Jeffreys Powell. The Secretary stated that he had seen Mr William Jones, of Cyfarthfa, but that gentleman could not yet say whether Mr Crawshay would again offer his handsome prizes. The Honourable Arthur Alorgan, Captain Penry, and Major Alorgan were elected new members, and the meeting then terminated, .COUNTY PETTY-SESSIONS.—At the Shire-hall, on Saturday (before Air Henry de Winton and Mr Robert Smith), Richard Merchant, Thomas Walters, and Wm. Larkham were charged with trespassing in pursuit of game on the Ffrwdgech estate. The case was proved by Wm. Richards, gamekeeper. Air Edgar Thomas prose- cnted; Mr Bonnell Bishop defended. Each defendant was fined (including costs) £117s 4d.
TENBY.
TENBY. TOWN COUNCIL AIEETING.—An adjourned meeting of the town council was held on Monday last. Present—the Mayor (Alderman Wells) in the chair, Aldermen Smith and Allen, Councillors J. Rogers, Noot, Henton, Gifford, Davies. Hughes, Clarke, Jenkins, and W. H. Richards. The minutes of the last meeting having been read, Mr J. Rogers declined to act on the committee appointed to overlook the extension of the culvert. The minutes were then confirmed. Aliss Forde's application for a lease of a piece of ground whereon to build a chapel on the harbour, was, after discussion, agreed to on condition that it bo put up in the usual way by auction at the upshot prices of £2 per annum for 21 years. Air Hassard's claim of £ 76, balance of his bill, was ordered to be paid. Air Noot dissented to the payment of the bill. A letter from Mr John Hampson was read, applying for a lease of a plot of ground near the Castle Hill, whereon to build. The application was granted, provided he kept a boat there for the benefit of bathers, but it was to be put up by auction, similar to Aliss Forde's. The estimates for the district and water rates were, after some discussion, deferred to the adjourned meeting on Alonday next. ALLEGED THEFT.—At the Town-hall, on Saturday last —before Dr Dyster (in the chair), Messrs E. R. Power. O. H. Smith, and Captain W. Rees-Catherine Parcell, married, was brought up under a warrant charged with stealing a petticoat, the property of Alary Evans. The prosecutrix deposed to seeing the prisoner, who lodged at her house, carry the petticoat out of the house. A sister of the last witness was called, and gave corroborative evidence. The bench committed prisoner for trial at the next quarter sessions, but accepted bail (£201 for her "PDeó\IlOO..
NEWPORT.
NEWPORT. RAILWAY ACCIDENT.—On Alonday night a luggvge train broke down on the Great Wester a Railway betwten viewport and Marslifield. The up passenger train was delayed for a time, and not until the arrival of another engine could the train proceed on it. to Newport, NEWPORT CREDIT ASSOCIATION.—On Monday an extra- ordinary meeting of this association WitS convened at the offices, Hinh-street, for the purpose of oonickring the course which it may be thought expedient to adopt in connection with certain legal claims made upon the asso- ciation in relation to certain monetary arrangements which will be suggested in furtherance of the general interests of the association. Mr H. Russell Evans presided, and Air Wyndham Jones in the vice- chair. It is requisite that there should be fif- teen shareholders present to form a quorum for the transaction of special business. Inasmuch as the number present fell short of the requirement it became necessary to adjourn the meeting. It was, however, mentioned that the business to be brought before the shareholders was highly important, and it was desirable to have a full meeting in order to dispose of the matter pending between lr George Batchelor, solicitor, and the association. Several shareholders were anxious to know what the biisniess was. The Chairman said there wan no. objection to inform the shareholders privately, but before doing so it must be understood that the meeting was a.t aft end, and the representatives of the Press must retire. The reporters then left, and the information sought by the anxious shareholders was afforded them. POLICE BUSINESS.—At the borough police-court, on W ednesday (before AIr W. Evans and Mr H. Phillips), David Rees was charged with being drunk and riotous in Commercial-street. Sergeant Evans stated the case, and said that defendant was very disorderly. Eined Edward Dahill was charged with being drunk and as- saulting P.O. Walker in the execution of his duty, in Commercial-road. Fined 10s 6d.—Jane Herbert was charged with assaulting Alary Ann Andrews. Fined 10s Od.—Samuel Grimsby, for assaulting William Porch, was fined 10s 6d.—Thomas Evans and Edward Batten vvere charged with breaking into the warehouse of Admiral Foote, on the night of the 9th inst., and stealing there- from a quantity of blankets and counterpanes, the pro- perty of complainant. Remanded till Friday next.— Joseph Wilcox was charged with being drunk and causing an obstruction in Carpcnters'-lane. P.C. Why- man proved the offence. Fined 10s 6d.—Margaret Davies, of Pontypool, was charged with stealing a cotton sheet, the property of Caroline Hoare. It appeared that prisoner had stayed at the house of complainant, and had stolen the sheet from a box and pledged it. Prisoner pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to 21 days' hard labour.
PENTRE (RHONDDA VALLEY).
PENTRE (RHONDDA VALLEY). THE COMMON FAILING.—At the petty-sessions, onMon day-before Mr Gwilym Williams (stipendiary magis- trate)—Rachel Harmon and William Rosser, freorkey, were charged by P.S. Stephens with being drunk and riotous on Saturday night last. Defendants were ordered to pay 5s and costs. AFFILIATION CASE.—Rachel Hughes summoned David Davies, Aberdare, for not contributing towards the maintenance of her illegitimate child. The sum due was 14s. Complainant, it appeared, got married about five weeks ago. Defendant denied that he owed so much as 14s. Complainant said that he owed her more than that, and that he had been in the habit of sending post-office orders, and deducting the commission out of what was due. (Laughter.) The bench made an order for the amount claimed, whereupon defendant wanted a receipt for the money, but he was informed that no receipt was given in that court. (Laughter.) UNJUST SCALES.—Superintendent Matthews, Ponty- pridd, summoned William Richards, grocer, near Stag hotel, Treorky, for using unjust scales. Defendant made an explanation, and as the bench thought there was no intention to defraud, they dismissed the case upon pay- ment of costs. Defendant was cautioned to be more careful in futuae. WAGES CASE.—Thomas Jones, haulier, summoned Daniel Owen, contractor, Treallaw, for 15s, wages due. Defendant admitted his indebtedness, and said that the reason he had not paid the sum was that the complainant left him without notice. Complainant replied that he did not work for him subject to any notice. The bench said if that was the case, and the defendant could not prove otherwise, he would make order for the amount claimed, with costs. RiorusiNG TO QUIT.—David Watkins, Treorky, was charged by P.C. Charles Stephens with refusing to quit the Crown Inn on the 26th of last month. Defendant was ordered to pay a fine of Is, with costs. DOMESTIC INFELICITY.—Eleancr Jones, Blaenrhondda, charged her husband, Daniel Jones, with abusing her on several occasions during the time they had been married. MrD. Rosser prosecuted. Defendant said, in defence, that his wife was in the habit of lending money without his know ledge, and refused to give him food, besides doing other things to aggravate him. The bench bound defen- dant over in the sum of £10, to keep the peace for six months. A DISPUTED CLAIM.—Air William John, Prince of Wales, Treorky, was summoned by Mr Henry Evans, contractor, for ;1;:4 8s 5d, amount due for work done. Mr David Rosser appeared for the complainant. The defen- dant disputed the claim on the ground that it was exces- sive. Air Aloses Cule, valuer, Pontypridd, and several other witnesses were examined, and the bench eventually made an order for the amount claimed. ASSAULTING A LANDLADY.—Thomas Thomas was sum-. moued for refusing to quit the Alack Alill Hotel, and" also for assaulting the landlady, Airs Hannah Evans. Ali-s Evans gave evidence, and the defendant was fined and costs, or the alternative of two months' impri- son: uent.
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RHONDDA VALLEY. RHONDDA VALLEY AND PONTYPRIDD TEACHERS' ASSO- CIATION.—The first annual meeting of the above associa- tion was held at the Ton Schools, Y strad, on Saturday last. There was a large gathering of teachers, both male and female, and the business of the meeting was pro- ceeded with at one o'clock. The president, Air Davies, Graig Board Schools, Pontypridd, occupied the chair. The other officers were appointed, and the permanent executive. A praiseworthy spirit was evinced in the last election by bringing in two of the fair sex-Mrs T. Mor- gans, C.M., Cwinpark and Miss M. Richards, C.M., Roman Catholic schools, Treorky. The business of the meeting was terminated at 4.30, when, after an hour's adjournment for dinner, all re-assembled for social enjoy- ment. Several songs were given, and some recitations— Clarence's Dream very effectively by Mrs Jones, Ton. The next meeting will be held at Pontypridd, when a paper on "Compulsory Education" will be read by the president, followed by a discussion.
EBBW VALE.
EBBW VALE. VOLUNTEER PARADE. — The No. 2 and 4 com- panies of the 2nd Mon. Rifle Volunteers met on the parade ground, at half-past 10, on Sunday morning last, and marched to Christ Church The 2nd Alon. Rifle band, conducted by band: master Davies led, and on the way played appropriate music. The officers present were Captain Powell, Lieut. Hilton, Lieut. T. Skinner, and Assistant-Surgeon Den- vies. The Rev William Hughes, M.A., hon. chaplain to the corps, preached. The day being fine there was a good muster. The edifice was crowded. This was the first turn out of the season. MINISTERIAL RESIGNATION.—The Rev J. Edwards, pastor of Libanus Welsh Congregational Church, has re- signed the pastorate, which he has held for nine years. During his settlement the debt of £1,000 has been paid. The church numbered at his appointment 90 members. Now it numbers 200. The Sabbath school was at the commence of his ministry 90 strong, now it is 220 on an average. Mr Edwards was a member of the Bedwellty School Board. Ill-health is the cause of his resignation. A YOUNG MAN KILLED BY AN ENGINE. — On Tuesday, about midnight, a young man named Taylor, a moulder, eldest son of Air Taylor, stationmaster on the Western Valleys rail- way at Victoria, was killed by the "James Watt" engine running over him and cutting his head in two. He had gone to a public-house on Briery Hill to "drink footings," and had too much beer. When near the Bee- row, on his way home, he either fell or lay on the rails, when the engine came up and caused his death. SPECIAL SERMONS.—During the week special sermons have been preached in the Penuel Welsh Methodist Chapel by the Revs John Jones, of Rhosllanerchrugog, and John Lewis, of Carmarthen. The collections amounted to £37.
TYNEWYDD.
TYNEWYDD. XEW CONGREGATIONAL CHAPEL.—The services con- nected with the opening of the new Congregational Chapel (Bethania), began on the 5th and finished on the 10th inst. Sermons were preached by the Revs Dr Rees, Swansea Morris, Pontypridd; Morns, Canton Morgan, Aberavon Richards, Caerphilly Jones, Newton Nott- age Evans, Pentre and others. The new building is built near the site of the old one. It measures 45ft by 40ft; it will seat 500 persons, and has been built at the cost of £1,200. The architect and contractor was AIr W. Thomas, Nantymoel. A handsome communion service was presented to the church by Aliss Conibear, Tyne- wydd a very useful clock by Mrs Hopkins, Nantymoel; and a portable bible by Dr Leahy, Bridgend.
BRIDGEND.
BRIDGEND. BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING.—The last meeting of the old board was held on Friday, when I homas Evans was appointed lamplighter, &c. The quarterly report of the medical officer was read, and it showed a favourable state of mortality. A KICKING CASE.—John O'Donnell was charged at the police-court, on Saturday, with kicking and beating Thomas Coombs, of Tondu. Complainant was covered with bandages about his head and face, and it was clear that a savage assault had been committed. Defendant was sent to gaol for a month, and unless the costs were paid to be detained for another week. PETTY THEFT.—Catherine Hopkins was charged with stealing 2 libs, of coal, the property of the Barrow Hematite Company, and sent to gaol for seven days.
ABERAVON.
ABERAVON. TOWN COUNCIL.—The monthly meeting of the town council was held on Wednesday. Notices were ordered to be given to abate nuisances complained of in the inspector of nuisances' report. The surveyor was ordered to carry out the recommendation of the council of the 12th December, with reference to the drainage of Ffynone Scythan-road, and to employ Mr David Lewis, junr., to make the necessary plan, specification, and estimate. The Surveyor presented a specification of the drainage of Pentyla, and as it was not in accordance with the resolution of the council, he was directed to prepare another specification for draining by means of a brick sewer, and also to furnish an estimate of cost. Mr W. C. Glen's opinion as to the liability of Mr John Bolitho (the person using nitro-glycerine on the Marsh) to indictment for common nuisance was laid before the board. Counsel was of opinion that Mr Bolitho might be indicted, or an injunction obtained to restrain him from continuing the nuisance. The Town Clerk presented a. report as to the rearrangement of the drainage loans. He was ordered to take steps forthwith to pay off the loans owing to the Public Works Loan Commissionerss, and to accept Messrs Woollett and Rayner's offer to find the money at 41 per cent. interest. The town clerk was directed to take the neeessary steps to have the lis pendens registered against Mr Griffith Lewis, in the late suit of Mayor v. Thomas, taken off the file.— Messrs Thomas Allan and Son's tender for the supply of 300 yards of 6in. S and F gas pipes, at £ 5 10a per ton, and 1600 yards of 4in. pipes at £5 lis 8d per ton, de- livered at Port Talbot, was accepted. It was resolved to obtain the report of a competent gas engineer as to the extensions required to supply Pantdu with gas.
LLANDOVERY.I
LLANDOVERY. LLANDOVERY SCHOOL.—The school broke up for the Easter vacation on Tuesday, the 10th. The pupils will return on Monday, April 30th, and on Tuesday, May 1st. An examination will be held for two open entrance scholarships, as announced in our advertisement columns. POLICE COURT.-At the police-court, on Tuesday—be- fore Air W. J. Evans (ex-Mayor), Samuel Hughes, a tramp, from Llanelly, was charged with vagrancy on the premises of Mr Rees" Rees, builder, who proved the case. He was also charged with being drunk and disorderly. R-C. Griffiths proved the offence, and the defendant was ned 56 and costa.. or 14 iinnrisonment.
ABERDARE.
ABERDARE. BOARD OF HEALTH ELECTION. Tin* only contest in this election took place in No. 3 (S,ower Town) Ward, between Mf D. P. Davies, of Yimdwyd-house, and Mr Edwatd Williams. Bute Arms Inll: The counting oi the votcstook place on Saturday, and io the afternoon AIr David Davis, returning officer, <!e< Lued the result as follaws.D. P. Vades, 837 Edv. urd Williams, 451; Ieajori for Davies, 386. Both candidates were con- sidered "good men and true," and it was expected there would be at close fight. MxHMttBRiAt.—'The Calvinistie Methodists wor- shipping at Carmel Chapel, MilLtreet, have given a cordial invitation to Air James H. Lloyd, of Carmarthen, student in the Glasgow University, to undertake the pastoral oversight of the church. A favourable reply has been received.
MERTHYR.
MERTHYR. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—ALRG. T. (Jark presided at the eekly of this board on Saturday morning. Mr lhomas Williams and 1).r James, as a deputation from the board of health, stated that they were directed to come to an arrangement with the guardians with refer- ence to the payment of a sum of odd due from the board of health to the guardians. Air R. H. Rhys put the matter before the board, and said as the board of health happened to be impecunious at the present time, and as they had come to them in a penitential manner, he would recommend the board not to be too hard upon them. (Laughter.) The board agreed to accept £400 on the 20tli September next, for work done and stores sold previous to April, 1876, and another instalment for the stores sold subsequently. Air Rhys had given notice that he would call attention at that meeting to the tender for shoes accepted on the previous Saturday. The master (Mr Meredith) stated that he had sent a roessenger with the shoes to Mr Bullock, who said if he could not have the whole of the contract he would have none at all, it Saving been divided between him and Mr Jones. ° On the return of the messenger with Mr Bullock's statement the con- tract for shoes was given to Air Jones. Dr James thought any statement which was taken notice of should be in writing, and that a mere casual verbal expression was not sumcient. Bullock had expressed surprise that he did not get the whole of the contract, and he under- stood lus was a low tender, so that by giving the con- tract to Mr Daniel Jones they would be losing the money of the parish. Air Rhys Of the union. (laugh- ter.) In reply to Mr Rhys, the master said 24 pairs of women a shoes would lie required for the quarter, and that by not accepting Mr Bullock's tender only an addi- tional expense of 4s would be incurred. The clerk (Mr r rank James) said there would be some difficulty in the way if the board rescinded the contract, as he had for- mally notified to Mr D. Jones the acceptance of his tender. It was agreed that Mr Bullock should be in- rormed that m consequenee of a misunderstanding Air D. Jones had been given the contract. The Chairman said he wished Mr Bullock better luck next time. The master's report showed that the inmates in the house during the week number 336, against 335 in the same week of last year. There was no other business. BOAD OF HEALTH ELECTION.—Mr William Harris, returning officer, has declared that Mr Wm. Jones has been returned member of the board of health for the JNo. 3 (Cyfartha) Ward. Mr John Gabe, builder, has been returned for the Town Ward. He polled 692, his opponents polling as follows:—Air J. Jones, surveyor and valuer, 516; Dr Thomas, 323; Mr Peter Williams, 44. 0F GUARDIANS.—The counting of votes re- corded in the election of guardians for the Alerthyr Union took place on Tuesday, at the workhouse, under the supervision of Mr Frank James, returning-ofticei. ihere were contests in three wards only. The Rev Wm. JJavies and Mr T. Jones have been returned for Peny- aarren Messrs J. W, James, Rees Lewis and Walter omyth for Merthyr (Town Ward); and Alessrs Williams, Charles s,nd Morgans for Aberdare No. 1 ward. "J OLICE-COURT.—At this court on Alonday morning— before Air Bishop and the Hon. H. C. Bruce—Thomas inomas and James Thomas, colliers, of Yynysowen, c by Police-constable Hopkins with committing wiltul damage to land, were fined 2s 6d and Is.—Alorgan Coombs, T homas Hughes, and James Gardener, colliers, of Ynysowen, were sentenced to seven days' imprison- ment with hard labour for stealing four pieces of timber, belonging to Messrs Nixon and Co.—Ann Barnes, a mar- ried woman, charged by P.C. Thomas with stealing coal, the property of the Dowlais Iron Company, was sent to gaol for seven days, with hard labour.—Henry Russell, labourer, of Dowlais, was fined 58 and costs for being drunk and riotous at Dowlais. Police-constable Nicholas proved the case.—Eliza Welsh, prostitute, of Riverside, VVfkr c^a,roed with stealing 13s, from the person or') ohn Rees, of Rhymney, but as there was no prosecutor she was discharged.—Alary Owens, prostitute, charged by i olice-aergeant Caleb Davies with being drunk and disorderly, was sent to prison for 14 days, with hard labour.—Daniel Hayes, a mason, was fined 28s and costs for assaulting P.C. David Thomas, stationed at Alerthyr. Defendant went to gaol in default of payment.—^William Lewis, haulier, of Dowlais, was fined 18s and costs for assaultmg Denis Regan. lie was also fined 20s and costs for assaulting P.C. James Davies, at Dowlais.— limothy Mahoney, labourer, of Pontlottyn, was sent to gaol for three months' imprisonment, with hard labour, for assaulting P.C. John Ford.—Thomas Connor, collier, Pontlottyn, was fined 5s and costs, for being drunk and riotous.—George Rudge was sent to gaol for 7 days for stealing two pieces of pitwood. BOARD OF HEALTH ELECTION.—Air Jones, grocer, lias been returned member of the board of health for the Dowlais ward, Mr Thomas Lloyd, licensed victualler, for the Penydarren ward, and Dr Probert for the Ply- mouth ward. BURIAL BOARD.—A meeting of this board was held on Wednesday morning at the offices of Alessrs Smith, Lewis, and Jones, when there were present—Alessrs J. Al. Bowen, Price, Roach, Phillips, Lloyd, J. W. James, and T. Williams. The Rev J. M. Bowen was appointed chairman pro tem. On the motion of Mr Lloyd, seconded by Mr Roach, Dr James was re-appointed permanent chairman. It was resolved that the best thanks of the board be given to Air Plews for his gratuitous services as auditor, and also that the usual fee of £110s be given to Mr H. Lewis. The board re- solved that a loan of JB450 should be repaid by two equal yearly instalments, the interest to be 43s 4d per cent. The board then disposed of sundry miscellaneous busi- ness.
PENCLAWDD.
PENCLAWDD. CALVINISTIC METHODIST CHAPEL.On Thursday the an. nual tea meeting was held in the Tabernacle Calvinistic Methodist chapel. In the evening a meeting was held, the Rev W. D. Williams presiding. A well arranged pro- gramme was gone through. The Tabernacle and Croffty choirs rendered their pieces witV great efficiency under the conductorship of Alessrs M. Morgans and B. Howells. ELECTION OF GUARDIANS. —The counting of votes recorded in the election ot guardians for the Llanrhidian Higher parish took place at the workhouse, Penmaen, under the supervision of Mr John Beynon, returning officer for the Gower Union. # The following is the result of the poll:—Mr Henry Davies, 290 Mr H. LI. Morris, 251; Mr David Booth, 91; Air David Pugh, 90. The two first are returned. Mr Davies and Mr Booth were the retiring members. Great enthusiasm prevailed throughout. ° An election being a new thing here, con- sequently scores of voting papers were void.
MOUNTAIN-ASH.
MOUNTAIN-ASH. LOCAL BOARD ELECTION.—The following is the result of the polling in the election of members to form the local board :-LOlod" Abrdare" 871; Abel James, 739; Geo. Brown, 732; David Davies, 698; Coleman, 611; Thos. Edwards, 541; W. Little, 387.
PONTARDULAIS.
PONTARDULAIS. CRICKET CLUB.—A meeting of the members of the above club was held at the Red Lion Hotel, Pontar- dulais, on Thursday week, to appoint officers for the ensuing season. The chair was taken by Mr T. Shillington, who briefly stated how the club stood financially.' Mi' Josiah Griffiths, manager of the Pon- tardulais Tin-plate Works, was elected president; Mr J. Harrop, vice-president; Mr J. Roberts, Llandilo Talybont Schools, captain. Present—Mr G.T. Edmunds, Grovesend, secretary: Mr D. Davies, Great Western Railway, treasurer; Alessrs T. Harries and G. Griffiths, members of committee. The ground for this season has been kindly granted by the worthy president, and is situate about 100 yards from the railway station. A vote of thanks to the chairman brought the meeting to a close. The club bids fair to rise this year into a higher status than ever as regards cricketing ability.
ABERSYCHAN.
ABERSYCHAN. LOCAL BoARD ELECTION.—The election for this board has been completed. There were 15 nominations for 8 vacant seats. The gentlemen elected were John George Dent, John Thomas Edmonds^ Richard Greenway, Charles Herbert, Henry Lewis \\ilham Prosser, Abraham Robert Verity, and David Williams.
CARMARTHEN.
CARMARTHEN. GUARDIANS' ELECTION.—The result of the election of guardians for St Peter's parish, Carmarthen was mada known on Tuesday as follows: 'ibe Rev L. M, Jones, 876 Air David Edwards, 716 Mr D M. Morgan, 638 Rev W. Thomas, 506 Mr Henry Norton, jun., 446 Mr W. Jones, Long Acre Villa, 342 Mr R. iootman, 208. Mr W. Hinds, 199. The first four are elected.
LLANDILO.
LLANDILO. PETTY-SESSIONS.— On Saturday before Viscount Emlyn, Messrs W. Du Buisson, P. Pugh, and H. Peel- Overseers were appointed for the parishes of Llandilo- fawr, Llandebie, Bettws, Llanfihangel Aberbythick. Llandefeisant, Llangathen, Llanegwad, Llanfynydd, and Llanfihangel Cilfargen.—David Aaron, overseer for the parish of Llandebie, charged Henry Richard, of Bryn- aman, with non-payment of poor-rates. Defendant was ordered to pay the rates, with costs.—P.O. Thomas Davies, of Llandilo, charged Kichard Jones, of Maes- pant, Llandilo, with using a cart without having his name thereon. Fined Is and costs. Ihe licence of the Bridge End Inn, Llandebie, was transferred from Anne Morris to her son, Henry Alorris. SALEM CHAPEL.—Special religious services were held in this place of worship on Sunday, when sermons were preached bystudentsof theLlangadock Grammar School. The morning service was introduced by Mr Owen Owens. Mr Jacob Jones preached, and was followed by Air John Williams. In the afternoon sermons were preached by Mr D.L.Williams, Air D. L. Evans,and Mr David Bowen The evening service was introduced by Mr J. G. Thomas. Sermons were preached by Mr J. D. Thomas, Mr W. Bowen, and Mr John Owen. ihe amount collected was £15, which is to be given to a young man preparing tor the ministry. THE WORKHOUSE.—The inmates of this well-managed institution have just been regaled with tea, cake, and buns, by1 Mrs Tyndall, Myrtle Hill. In addition to the above, that lady also gave each woman 4oz of tea and 2lbs of sugar, and each of the men received 2oz of the f( weed The children were treated with bats, balls, etc. The inmates were very grateful to Mrs Tyndall for her kindness.
CARDIGAN.
CARDIGAN. PRESENTATION.—On Monday last a gold medal from the Greek Government was presented at the Guildhall to Captain Stephens, of the ss. Tivyside for having some two years ago picked up a crew m the Mediterranean during a heavy gale. Air R.D. Jenkms handed the medal, and he, together with the Mayor Mr Alorgan, Collector of Customs, Mr Herod. Coastguard ofhcer, Mr Al P Evans, the Vicar, and others delivered ad- dresses. The Naval Reserve force was in attendance.
I. BRITON FERRY.
I BRITON FERRY. LOCAL BOARD ELECTION.—The result of this election, which has caused much stir in the town, was made known on Saturday last. For the three vacant seats there were four cLdS/viz., Messrs II Charles (late member), C Morris, G. P. Ivey, and E. J. Howells. The successful candidates were the last three named gentlemen, and the number of votes recorded for each were—Mr Morris, 542; Mr Ivey, 529 Mr Howells, 407; and Mr Charles, 316. The total number of papers collected was 793. Of these 63 were not signed, 40 not properly signed, 10 not properly initialled, and 1 came in too late. Many ratepayers were disappointed in not finding Mr Charles among the success- ful candidates, he having served tha town on the board i for tha last six years,
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LLANELLY. BOAHD OF HEALTH .—A meeting of this board was held on .Saturday, present Alessrs John Raudell (in the chair), H. Jones, WtM. Roscr, Dd. WiHhims, Uti, Morris, lly. and Rev Joon Jones, The bahvnc.es of treasurer's account were—Credit account, i'3,577 3s 4d estate, £2ij lOs.il; upon deposit, £9,000, £1,:):10 was placed upon depo.-it account. It was re-ol-ed to refer the tenders which were Rent in to the clerk and surveyor to report upon. An order was given to prosecute a woman for stealing water from the board t. The clerk was in- structed to give notice to the persons who have failed to take up leases granted by the board, that unless they build upon the land leased to them eighteen months ago, the land will be re Jet. The surveyor was instructed to repair the pitching of the Vaughan-street bridge. The clerk was also asked to give notices to the owners of property at Ann-street and Crooked-row to drain their premises and erect water closets. The illiimiitating; power of the gas had averaged 14-60 candles, and the rainfall had been 3'39 inches. The unpaid list of general district rate of the 23rd Sep- tember was laid before the board. The amount legally excused was £60 178 2d; irrecoverable, £139 3s lid; recoverable arrears, £122 14s 8d. ^7^>EITY petty-sessions, on Wednesday, m. Daniel, WernHy. collier, was charged with refusing to contribute to the maintenance of his mother. AIr Terrel appeared for the guardians. Defendant was ordered to pay Is Gd a week.—Thomas Thomas was charged with being in the Boar's Head Inn, Swalisea-road, at illegal hours on the morning of the 1st instant. There being a doubt in the case, the defendant was discharged.—Alary Erasmus. Penibrey, was charged with working a mare in an unfit state for work. The case waa proved by Inspector Ever tt. The lad, who had been previously cautioned, was fined 10s and costs, J21 3s 6d, and ordered not to work the mare again.
CWMSYFIOG.
CWMSYFIOG. RAILWAY ACCIDENT.—On Friday evening, as the down coal and iron train was running near this station, and the guard, named YV illiams, and his brakesman, were putting down the brakes, they were knocked off by a wagon AV-U* Was ra^ler ne;lr tbe line upon the colliery siding. NV illiams was dragged for a short distance. He wras ta.ven to the Georye Inn, and Dr Evans (.New Tredegar) attended mm, and found that he had sustained some very bad cuts and bruises about the legs and body. Hie brakesman escaped with only slight injuries.
MAESYCWMMER.
MAESYCWMMER. GAS AND \V ATKRWORKS.—The plans of the Hengoed new gas and waterworks are now ready, and it is intended to start the new works in the early part of next month, so that next winter the place will have a. supply of gas.
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PONTYPOOL. PUBLIC OFFENCE.—At the petty-sesaions on Saturday, Mary Alorgan, landlady of the Royal Oak public-house at Pontnewynydd, was charged with keeping her house open after 11 p.m. on the night of Thursday, 22nd ult. P.C. Baauland said that he visited defendant's house at 11.30 p.m, on the above date, and saw William Nash, a butcher, sitting down with a pint jug three-parts full before him on the table. The defence was that Nash had been there settling some account. Fined 10s. Nash was also fined lOa, AFFILIATION.—Samuel Booth was charged with being the father of the illegitimate child of Anne Price. Ordered to pay 28 6d per week.—Jonas Cottrell WAS charged with being the father of the illegitimate child of Annie Gane. Defendant did not appear. James Vaughan proved that defendant had admitted the paternity to him. Ordered to pay 2s 6d per week.—Samuel Bateman was charged with being the father of the illegitimate cliild of Mary Ann Bateman. Defendant was at Swindon, but wrote a letter acknowledging the service of the summons and the paternity. Ordered to pay 3s per week. STEALING BACON.—John Scully and Dennis Scully were charged with stealing a side of bacon, the property of Rees Jones, White Hart, Blaeuavon. John Scully pleaded guilty. It seemed that defendants had been drinking at the hou, and one of them going out into the backway saw some bacon, and tried to carry it off Dennis, being sober, took the bacon from his brother, and threw it down by the door. John Scully was sentenced to one month's hard labour, and Dennis was discharged. OPENING OF A PRIMITIVE AIETHODIST CHAPEI,.—On Sunday the new Primitive Alethodist Chapel just com- pleted, and which is situated in Cae Nicholas, was formally opened for Divine service, when the Rev J. P. Bellingham preached. There was a very large attend- ance, the Sunday school scholars and others forming into procession and marching through the principal streets of the town previous to the commencement of morning service. The chapel is an elegant Gothic structure, built of Newbridge stone and freestone, the roof of pitch pine and varnished. The cost of the edifice is somewhat over £2,000, and was built by Alessrs W. Jones and Son, of Newport. Both chapel and schoolroom retlect great credit upon the builders. SCHOOL BOARD.—The monthly meeting of this board was held on Wednesday. Present—Alessrs R. Greenway (chmrman), A. A. Williams, Thos. Alitchell, J. Daniel, E, H. J )avis, and J. T. Edmunds. A report with refer- ence to the transfer of the British school was read from Mr Lansdowne, architect, dealing with the cost of re-roof- ing the building. The Chairman said that when the slates were removed it would be necessary perhaps to re- place some of the timber. It was agreed to defer the con- sideration of the report until the next meeting. Two letters were read from Air J. Grundy, who supplied a heating apparatus to the Garndiffaith new school, and he expressed his opinion that the defect in the working was due to some defect in the flues. Mr Edmunds and others thought so too, and it was agreed to pay him the amount of his bill, £40, A bill of £"22 Is from Air Ball was pre- sented. This bill included charges for taking a census and making a tracing of some land for the board. The members generally considered the bill too high, and it was agreed not to pay until Air Ball had made another offer.
HAVERFORDWEST.
HAVERFORDWEST. GOOD TEMPLARY.—A lecture on what is called the Negro Question in connection with Good Templary, was delivered at the Wesleyan new schoolroom on Mondayevoning, by the Rev Alorris Morgan, of Aber- dare, the Grand Chief Templar of the Welsh Grand Lodge of Wales. The chair was occupied by Mr George Phillips. The lecture was an elaborate and exhaustive resume of the whole question, and the audience, which was a tolerably numerous one, frequently greeted the speaker with bursts of applause. Mr John Lewis and Mr George Jones, two former members of the Order, were apparently the only persons present who were not satisfied with the explanations given by the lecturer, as at the conclusion of the lecture the former made a num- ber of statements which the lecturer showed to be ground- less. Mr Jones stated that he had some question to submit, but the only one which he did ask was speedily answered, Mr Morgan stated that all the hour was late, and the friends had a resolution to submit, he should like it to be put before the meeting became too thin; but he should be happy to remain for any length of time after- wards to reply to the questions. The resolution approv- mg of the actIon of the Right Worthy Grand Lodge of the World, and the English Grand Lodge of Wales, was u j PU^ a carried unanimously, there not being a hand held up in opposition. By this time Mr John Lewis had retired from the platform, promising to call a meeting of his own to afforcf him an opportunity of ex- plaining his views, and Air George Jones declined to put any questions, which he thought might have influ- enced the vote if he had had time to put them before the resolution was submitted.
GILFACH GOCH.
GILFACH GOCH. SUDDEN DEATH-On Friday morning a collier named Thomas Blemy was suddenly seized with pain in the stomach while at work in the pit, and had to be carried home, whore he lingered in great agony until about three o clock, when he died. He leaves a widow and a large family,
THE ALEXANDRA DOCK COMPANY.
THE ALEXANDRA DOCK COMPANY. An extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders in this company was held at the London offices, on Wed- nesday, the Right Hon. Lord Tredegar in the chair. There were also present Sir George Elliot, Bart., M.P., Messrs F. Maclean, E. J. Phillips, E. M. Underwood, J. Abernethy, W. D. Carlysle, John Griffiths, —Fother- gill, etc. The CHAIRMAN stated that the meeting was convened for the purpose of obtaining power to raise additional capital. There was a liability of something like £80,000 odd to be paid off. The accounts appeared very favour- able, considering the depressed state of trade. Sir GEORGE ELLIOT said that besides the £80,000 a further expenditure was necessary to constitute the docks a valuable and remunerative property. The work of furnishing was not yet finished. The shareholders would find it to their own advantage to authorise the raising of the additional capital, and to join in d" He proposed a resolution authorising the directors to raise the necessary capital (!a20,000), The resolution was seconded by Mr J. ABERNETHY, and agreed to. The meeting then separated.
GLAMORGANSHIRE AND MONMOUTHSHIRE…
GLAMORGANSHIRE AND MONMOUTH- SHIRE INFIRMARY. A special meeting of the governors of this institution was held on Wednesday at the Town-hall) Cardiff, Mr R. O. Jones in the chair. Mr W. D. BUSHELL, chairman of the committee, pre- sented the following report of the committee on the subject of the increase of the medical staff- "At your last annual meeting, held on the olst Jan., a letter from the medical staff addressed to the com- mittee was laid before you, stating that the medical staff have. on several occasions, had under their con- sideration the different medical departments of this important charity, and in view of the increased and increasing amount of work thrown upon the present [medical staff they have unanimously resolved to recommend to the committee and governors the appointment of a separate staff of three medical om- cers to attend to the out-patients. The matter was dis- cussed by the governors there in public meeting assem- bled, and it was resolxed "that the communications of the medical staff of the Infirmary, as presented to the committee on the 23rd January, be referred to the com- mittee, with the request that they will examine into and consider all the facts alluded to therein by the medical staff, and that at a future special general meeting of the governors, to be called for the purpose, they report to the governors their opinions and recommendations upon the subject." In accordance with the above resolution, they have at many meetings, assisted by the medical staff, fully considered the matter, and have re- solved to recommend to the governors that the medical staff of the Infirmary be increased by the addition of three medical officers, who shall attend to the patients of the out-door department. the necessity of thus increasing the number of medical officers will be at once seen, when it is stated that no addition to the number of the medical staff has been made since the opening of the hospital, while the number of out-patients has gradually increased from 650 to 4,000 annually. The committee have also carefully revised the rules, making alterations in some of them, and adding one or two new ones auplying to the proposed new staff appointments. These rules have been printed with the proposed alter- ations in italics, and are now laid before t.io meeting for your consideration. As regards the instruction of the governors concerning the appointment of a dental surgeon, the committee consider that it had bettel be deferred." On the motion of Mr W. D. BUSHELL, seconded by Mr GRIFFITH PHILLIPS, the following resolution was unanimously agreed to :—"That the roport of the Cardiff Infirmary just read be approved and adopted, and that it be referred to the committee to make all requisite arrange- ments for the election of three additional medical officers, who shall attend to the patients of the out-door depart- ment." The suggested alterations in the rules, which chiefly rolated to the increase of the medical staff recommended in the report, were then considered and agreed to. On tho motion of Air C. THOMPSON, seconded by Alderman EVANS, the meeting terminated with CU;1- tomary compliment to the Chairman
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A MAN DROWNED IN THE RESERVOIR AT ABERDARE. On Wednesday the body of a man was seen floating fa the reservoir, above the Rock Brewery, Aberdare. Tb* body was got out, and was found to be that ol Matthew Thomas, landlord of the Engineera' Arms,
THE GLAMORGANSHIRE HOUNDS.…
THE GLAMORGANSHIRE HOUNDS. A general meeting of the subscribers sbire Hunt was held ou Tuesday, at the Bear Hoteft Cowbridge. Mr J. S. Gibbon occupied tM ehair, there were also present—Messrs J. R. Homfray, PettUiVt* Castle; Gwilym Williams, Miskin Manor t Llewellyn, Court Colman Col. Lindsay, Col. Bailer* Capt. Traherne, Alessrs G. M. Traherne, St Hilary & Forrest, St Fagans; Birt St Aubm Jenner, lkyntmea E. J. Knight, Peterstone R. W. Llewellyn, hos* sec., Court Colman; A. Traherne, Thurston Bassett? W, V. Huntly, Welsh St Donatt's H. ThomaS, Tydraw A. 11. Price, Rees Thomas, St Athan JobJI Rees, Llanmaes Edwin Price,Westliouse R. LougheTi Ewenny D. J. Jenkins, Llancadle, Arc., Ac. _.t The CHAIRMAN congratulated the company on so gofX an attendance, and said their first business was to pass $)II accounts for the last year. Air J. R. HOMD-RAST proposed that the report of till accounts, as laid on the table, be adopted. He said thef had been carefully gone into by the committee if* audited by two members. It was gratifying to find the balance on the right side, and it augured well for the future of the hunt. Mr RBFJJ (l/laaHiaes) seconded the motion, and it VI" carried unajiimously.) AIr GWILYJI WILUAMS, in proposing a vote of tha^k* to Mr J. S. Gibbon for bis past services as master of tfc* hunt, intimated that Air Gibbon had that day consents to continue to carry the horn, and would in future the country five days a fortnight, accepting the stvbserlp' tion list as it at present stood, and without a guarantee- He (Air Williams) was sure every hunting man in tbØ county would feel pleased at this announcement^ and val certain Air Gibbon would have the support of landlord^ and tenants alike over whose lands the hounds hunted. Mr 11. FORREST, in seconding the proposition, said to<f much credit could not be given Mr Gibbon for his conduct as their master, and the handsome mariner i* which AIr Gibbon had undertaken to hunt the couutry In the future deserved the highest praise, and would universal satisfaction. Mr GIBBON briefly replied, remarking that he had the more readily consented to accept the mastership on account of the kind way he had been received every whef* during the past season. On the motion of the CHAIRMAN, seconded by Mr 1. R. HOMFBAY, votes of thanks were tendered to Air K* j W. Llewellyn, the hon. secretary, and Air W. j Huntly, the secretary to the poultry fund. ) Air REUS, Llanmaes, referred to the fact that in SAB* districts foxes had been known to be murdered, aP" j trusted that something would be done to nreveut a recuf S rence of such a thing in the future. i The CHAIRMAN said perhaps such tilings had | in isolated instances, but he thought he could rely wit* every confidence on the tenant farmers of shire for preserving a good stock of foxes, There wel* ah-eady in the kennel three litters of puppies by Wels* sires, and by a further judicious cross he trusted the p»°* j would become second to none in the country, with plentf { of music, which most Welshmen were so fond of. j The meeting was brought to a close by three chee** I being given for the Glamorganshire hounds and tW master.
MR. RUSEIN AND CO-OPERATIVB…
MR. RUSEIN AND CO-OPERATIVB VILLAGES. Soma misapprehension uists as to the part taken if Mr. Ruskia in a recent attemot to establish in the ne.,1I- hood ot Sheffield a community regulated in some medlltf by the principles of which Robert Owen was the ponent, and it may therefore be well to state the "ho of the facts. It is tolerably well kaown that Mr. Rusk*? has opened a small muieuoi at Walkley, a pubti«* [ of Sheffield, overlooking the beautiful valley «f t*1' 1 Rivelin. It is the first school established under the I George's Company for the workmen and labourers of j of Sheffield, overlooking the beautiful valley of t*1' 1 Rivelin. It is the first school established under the Sh I George's Company for the workmen and labourers of j land,to whom the tort Clanigera is inscribed, and as j as he had selected the site Mr. Ruskin called some oft** Sheffield men together and explained to them the of his choice. He thought the first museum, coutainiwf | nothing bat what may promote the highest mar»J< I intellectual, and artistic culture, should be plaoed Sheffield because, as he expresses it in one of his work* "of such science, art, and literature as are property connected with husbandry St. George primarily acknof" ledges the art which provides him with the ploughshartj and, if need be, for those more savage instruments, spear, sword, and armour." He was well pleased wi^j the workmen, spoke to them in the moat familiar friendly strain, and remarked that he had come there tI learn, and not to teach. Having found thiy appreoi.. the boon he was about to confer upon them. he has sent the museum many rare and interesting objects. On iJ paying a second visit to Sheffield several working men had embraced the doctrines of Robert Oiven were anxi to obtain an interview with him, especially all he reputed to be of an excteediugly amiable and affable position, and to hear his opinion as to the feasibility. establishing a ''co operative village," consisting of hotts^ works, dining and lecture hall, library, pnd so forth, surrounded with plenty of fresh air and pure water. Ruskin's practical aid and influence in the developmen the scheme was also hinted at in the course of the iJltervle Out of the funds of St. George's Company he has purchased at Abbeydale, Sheffield, a beautiful estate 13 acres, at a cost of altogether £ 2.200, and has his willingness to accept his co-operative friends as tenawj until the annual interest they may contiibute shall cleared off the ca; ital. Nothing has yet been decide^ to the details of the scheme. Mr. Ruskin will not be re; sponsible for its success or failure, having merely take" kindly interest in its development. That the estate is be known as Equality Country, that 12 families b* united in the undertaking, and that all their earnings be thrown into a common stock, are matters of surprise those who have taken a leading part in the movement. most two families will live on the estate until it is kn that the scheme is a success the object of its promote- being simply to carry on the boot and shoe-making tr* on co operative principles, in antagonism to the modtf system of producing, by means of machinery, cheap nasty goods, and if in this they succeed, they gradually increase the number of their dwellings a the whole into a co-operatire village. The garden prod'^ will be simply to meet their own requirements, but)_ whatever direction they may extemd their present Pfj gramme, Mr. Buskin has not been asked to them with the requisite means to carry out the There is another estate, of 20 acres, in WoroesteriWvJ which was given to the St. George's Company, «• fat purpose of placing thereon as many young men, and children as can be comfortably housed and fed, "j educated in the highest degree of refinement, truth, honour." Although thereau are to be oallected as as other rents, they are to be lowered according to *5 improvements introduced by the tenants. The mocef thus go to the improvement of the land, and the benefit j the tenant's. This is a plan which Mr. Ruskin regard* j a practical method of improving the condition of I tenure, without calling upon Parliament to do so.
DR. TAIT AND THE RITUALISTS.…
DR. TAIT AND THE RITUALISTS. < The following letter has been forwarded to the Dea St. Paul's by the Archbishop of Canterbury, from Addll ton Park, Croydon, dated April 7:—I beg leave to ackn"j ledge an address to the archbishops and bishops d»rj Easter Tuesday, 1877, which yon have been kind enough forward to me. I confess myself not quite able te the exact meaning of some parts of this address, which,prjj/( ably, like other similar addresses, has been signed by *.u ferent persons attaching somewhat different meanings statements. In particular I am of opinion that it doe41 accurately distinguish between ecclesiastical n::at II judicial and ecclesiastical matters legislative the of which are, according to our present Constitution, ducted in regular gradation of our ecclesiastical eoi»tTf culminating in the sovereign advised by the Privy CSo^^Jt such ecclesiastical courts being jealously kept dis' from the ordinary civil tribunals of the realm. I sh»2 however, I presume, not be wrong in oonoluding that desire some alteration in the present arrangements of Z courts ecclesiastical, though you do not specify with Sjj, accuracy the sort of alterations which you think desir*^ But I gather that the main object of the address is to £ that matters of legislation affecting the Church in its or ceremonies and controversies of faith should &tW& submitted to Convocation. It is not alleged that this ciple has in any specific case been violated, and pert,*TJ it has escaped your attention that for the last five sinoe Convocation adopted the Act of Uniformity ment Aot in 1872, it has been engaged in a task 8U. that which you lihtly consider to be its peculiar func" having been called by the authority of the Crown to the rubrics of the Book: of Common Prayer, a work it has .not as yet aooomplished. I need scarcely say I shall take the earliest opportunity of laying the which you have forwarded to me before my brethren the episcopal bench, and in their name I can at once upon myself to assure you that it will receive most tive consideration.. The Archbishop of Canterbury has written a reP1? under the title of "The Church and Law," to letter from Canon Carter, setting forward at length objections held to the existing ecclesiastical thase who agree with him. The Archbis^S whose reply takes the form of a preface .14 f„seim?n preached by his grace at St. Westminster, in which he quotes instances of established communions being subject to the law, Let me ask you to consider what would be the &peot* £ j a' ted by regiment which, according to its regim0^ irders, was bound to wear a certain uniform, if •oldier, or knot of soldiers, was at liberty to add prescribed dress any ornaments or aoooutrements (night approve themselves to the fancy of the indi.id. his friends. Yau cannot, I think, gravely doubt rubrical directions are in the main intended to r, soribe a uniform system, and do exclude, general rule, ceremonies which they do not tion. What would soon become the oondition 0* 2t churches if some general rule of uniformity wer« acted upon? You cannot, I think, be aware of 5 distress which has been caused to many pious souls bl introduction in parish churches of unusual practice* V sanctioned by the Prayer Book in the holiest Christian worship. You cannot mean to oontend every clergyman or party of clergymen is entitled to the prescribed form wf admit, istering tho Holy by adding whatever gestures, postures, dresses, or 0 seremonial may be believed to be oonsonant with J usages of Catholic antiquity. To allow this would be '■ 3 to the peace of the Church of England, and alle a+. thousands upon thousands of its most attached mel11b" I'he Archbishop discusses at soma length Mr. Car legal statements, defending the judgment of Privy Council, in which he says that the has full confidence, while he justifies the qua!'If tions for the judge of tha Arches Oourt. and, tends that the diocesan courts have not been abob' J He adds :—" I should deprecate as strongly as any attempt to narrow the limits of allowable do°.^ within the Church of England BO as to exclude any of opinion which has bsen sanctioned in our Ohurch the Reformation downwards. The Church of Englan"' f the people of Euglaud,will never return to the Rome; while it protests solemnly ag^nst such (f expositions of the Christian faith as would reduce ligion of Christ to the rank of a mere human ph¡\CIJ.1 it will never from fear of infidelity ally itself wit jjrfj ■' exploded superstition. It 8ms,e.g" absolutely certain the Church of England will not tolerate within it* t (r doctrines which base themselves on the Romi«h thct). (l>' Transubst.tutiation, or on such an exaggeration 0 powerB of the priestly office as would introduce auricular confession amongst our people. But 1 tendency in the decisions of our courts to sanction jfJ limitations," In conclusion his grace says j—" For f. t would glfcdly secure for tliora a fair liberty with11 Church., and I have much hope that their goodoess *.i last prevail over their errors, I desire that we shOUotio" tain, the seryieeR of their earnestness and self deV^ ar.d bring them back to the simplicity of the faith." I
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— — If there are any Ladies who have not yet GLENFUX!) ST AUCII, THEY are respectfully solicited jpfy it a trial, and carefully follow out the directions V Va on every package, anil if this is done they will tho Queen's Laundress, it is the finest Starch the? M uised. When you ask for GI.ENFIELD STAUCH t'J. you get it, as inferior kinds are often eubstitu4 the sake, of extra profit. P>eware therefore of ^0 iiijitationa.. <