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THE HEALTH OF THE RHONDDA. PREVALENCE OF SCARLET FEVER. At the fortnightly meeting of the above Coun- cil held on Friday, Councillor Thomas Griffiths, J.P., presiding, the monthly report of the medi- cal officer was submitted. Dr Jones said that the death-rate of the dis- trict was now lower than that of Cardiff,Swan- sea, or London. The rate at Cardiff was 14.5 while in the Rhondda it was 14.3. Continuing, the doctor said: There were registered ),),+ births, 110 of boys and 164 of girls, equal to a birth-rate per 1,000 per annum of 35.5. During the oorresponumg period of last year the birth- rate was 33.1. The number of deaths from all causes was 135, 11 of males and 64 of females, equal to a death-rate per L,tjoO per annum ot 14.3. The rate during the same period of 1897 was 17.8. From the principal zymotic diseases 15 deaths were registered, equal to a death- rate per 1,000 per annum of 1.5, compared with a death-rate of 3.4 during the corresponding period of last year. Scarlet fever caused one death; uiphtheria, 11; whoo.ping cough. 1; diarrhoea <2. There were registered 32 deaths from bronchistis and inflammation of the lungs, equal to a death-rabe per 1,000 per annum of 3.4, compared with a death-rate of 4.4 during the corresponding period of last year. Phthisis (pulmonary consumption) caused seven deaths, equal to a death-rauj per 1,000 per am- num of .7. During the corresponding period last year there were 6 deaths and a death-rate of .6. The of children under one year of age were equal to 125 per 1.000 of the child- ren born, compared with 173 during the corres- ponding period of last year; and the number ot deaths under fire years were equal to 55.5 per cent. of the total deaths, compared with 57.3 per cent. last year. Tfcere were held eleven in- quests during the month. Last year 11 in- quests were held during the corresponding per- iod. There were notified during thp month l25 cases of infectious diseases. The death re- corded as due to scarlet fever occurred at Portli ia the same street as that reported by me last month. The disease (has not spread in this street, but it has made its appearance in other parts of Porth. In Treherbert the epidemic shews no sign of abating, and cases still keep cropping up in Trporky and Cwnpark. There are isolated cases over both the Valleys, while at Porth there is a tendency for the disease to become epidemic- Until we have the means of isolating scarlet fever, I fear we cannot hope to be free from it, and in this connection I would remind yon that we have had the com- petitive plans for the enlargement of the present hospital in these offices now between four and five months. It would seem desirable therefore to oome to a decision in the matter. There are now only ten cases of typhoid fever in the whole district. In my last report I stated that there were at the time of writing 14 houses with 20 cases of diphtheria in the district.There are still 14 houses infected and 16 cases. vut, of the total number of notifications received two came from Fernhill, one from Blaenrhondda, one from Treherbert. eight from Treorky, eleven from Cwmpark. one from Ton, five from Tony- pandy, two from Trealaw, seven, from Ynyshir. one from Pontygwaith, two from Ferndale, and two from Maerdy. Four of the eleven deaths occurred at ynyshir, two at Treorky, two at Pentre .and one each at Blaenrhondda, Cwm- park, and Pontygwaith. The Chairman referred to the paragraph re- lating to diphtheria, and asked the doctor if he oould account for the large number of cases in the district. The dflctor replied that it was much lower in this district than in the towns of the West of England. Of course, that did not show it was good in the Rhondda, but showed that it was worse in some places. One of the members asked if he could traoe the origin of the cases. Dr Jones said he did not think they were due to deficient sanitary arrangements. All the schools of the district, with one exception, were well drained. He thought that a lot of the cases were due to the fact that the soil on which buildings were erected was not sufficiently drained before commencing erecting. He thought they should enforoe bye-law 60 more often. The bye-law stated that the sub-soil should be well-drained before the building was commenced, and he (the doctor) thought that the plans should not be approved of if the sub- soil was found to be insufficiently drained. It was agreed that in future this bye-law be enforced. Councillor W. Jenkins asked to which school Dr Jones referred as not being well-drained. The doctor replied that it was the Ynyswen School, and after some discussion it was decided to demand that the sanitary arrangements of the school be completed at once. The medical officer. continuing his report. said: Whooping cough is still in Llwynypia, and one death was recorded from the disease here. Influenza has been prevalent during the month in both Valleys, but no deaths were re- ported as due to this disease. The 61 houses built in four blocks on the mountain side above Blaenrhondda are in anything but a good sani- tary condition, but before reporting more fully upon them I think it would be well for vou to decide whether you will lay down a subsidiary sewer for their drainage, If the cost of such a sewer is found to be excessive, then it will be necessary to devise other means of dealing with the sewage. :L_

Llantwit Fardre School Board Election. DIST. 3 YEARS-RUN, NEXT SATURDAY. Intense exeitement now prevails over this lace, and some very heavy bets have been re- corded during the week. The following are the latest quotations: — 3 to 1 on Benedict (offered). 2 to 1 on Timber (t and o). 6 to 4 on Pure Water (offeredl. Evens on Quilldriver. 2 to 1 against Clinker (taken freely). 5 to 2 against Flannel (t and w). 3 to 1 against Sure Shot (taken). £ to 1 against North Countryman (taken). J to 2 against Ploughboy (offered). to 1 against North Countryman (taken). S to 1 against Counsel (take*} LATEST REPORT, FROM TRAINING QUARTERS. spStiveh- bj?riddeft res" Bpectivelv bv Rechab and Car ndden re- have pleased their friends. stable comSSn said executed on Thursday night. 0 Quilldriver and Ploughboy.—These, again are ridden by Barrister and Independia and are doin- excellent work. la" and Clinker, who will be ridden by American Cheese, has been through a course of physic. However, he has settled down to has work Jn fine form. A dav or so back he was stripped and giv^n a racing gallop in company with Official and Landlord, but easily out-distanced the latter two. The commission on this horse has been so heavy thai the boo.i has been closed Sure Shot, ridden by Spaniel, has made slow progress owing to heavy ("oina.. but Bouncer, the trainer, infosms me tint his candidate is a sure snip.. Queen's Counsel, ridden bv Brief, is doing his work on the quiet, and is said to be a good outsider. The final selections are as follow: Benedict, Timber, Welsh Flannel. Ploughboy, Pure Water. Queen's Counsel. Ouilldriver, Sure Shot, North Countryman and Clinker.

RHONDDA DISTRICT COUNCIL Councillor Thomas Griffiths, J.P., presided over the ordinary meeting of the above Coun- cil on Friday afternoon. There were also pre- sent Councillors Rhys S. Griffiths (vice-chair- man), W. H. Matthias, J.P. William Morgan, J.P., W. Jenkins, J.P., David Williams, Dr W. E. Thomas, L. P. Griffiths, D. Evans. M. Llewelyn. Morris Morris, and John Thomas; together with the clerk (Alderman W. H. Mor- gan), the deputy-clerk (Mr J. Hopkin), the medi- cal officer (Dr Herbert Jones), and the surveyor (Mr W. J. Jones). The clerk read a letter from Mr William James, Dinas. who complained of the narrow- ness of the road near Penpailas, Appletree. Councillor L. P. Griffiths endorsed this. It was decided that the surveyor report *n the matter. Mr Owen Williams, postmaster, Pentre, wrote stating that the letter box near the Haystores, at Pentre, was to be removed. He asked the Council's permission to place another box on the square close by. The surveyor was instoueted to report on the matter. The secretary of the Upper Rhondda Chamber of Trade (Mr Shepherd) sent a letter stating that at a meeting of the Chamber held last week, a resolution had been passed congratulating the Council on the result of the arbitration proceed- ings re the purchase of the Ystrad Gas and Water Works.

TREHERBERT AND DISTRICT POULTRY SHOW. The balance sheet of the first Treherbert Dog and Poultry Show has just been published, and it is gratifying to note that this committee in their first attempt have been able to bring it to a successful issue. The responsibilities of wciking a show on the same scale as the Tre- herbert show were by no means small, and very often committees in their first attempt, when the balance sheet is brought out have found themselves below water. But with the Tre- herbert show such is not the case, for after clearing all expenses there is still a sum of 243 6s. 2d.. in hand. This, in itself, speaks volumes for the assiduous and zealous manner in which the committee and officials have worked, and it is a source of pleasure to find that their efforts have been rewarded with success. The arrangements were complete in every respect, and the show went- off without a single hitch, thanks to the labours of the secretaries, Messrs Williams and Morgan. The success of the show is to be much more appreciated for the fact that the promoters did not receive due support from the mining class of the district. The number of tickets sold in the various collier- ies was comparatively smal, the total amount of money received from the collieries being R31 10s. 6d., and were it not for the takings at the gate, and the entrance fees, the affair would have been a failure as far as the collieries of the neighbourhood were concerned. A heavy item in the receipts is Z103 8s. 6d., received from guarantors but a redeeming feature in the ex- penditure column is the payment of Liu-i 8s 6d back to i&e guaran- tors. This is another pearl in the crown ef the committee and it is a feature which is seldom seen in any other holding. The entry fees amounted to £ 95 18s. 2d.. which speaks well of the number of entries received in the show. The takings at the gates amounted to jE97 15s. 9d., while the subscriptions amounted to £ 18 12s- The total receipts were £ 365 8s. In the expenditure column the heaviest items are for prizes, E116 15s. 6d., ..le amount return- ed to guarantors £1038d. 6d., while the servioes of the secretaries are rewarded by the sum of LIO. Advertising, etc., makfes up a total expenditure of JE320 Is. lOd. The result is exceedingly satisfactory, and has gone a long way beyond the expectations of its most sanguine supporters. A great share of the credit is due to the secretaries Mr D. Williams (M.R.S.B.). and Mr Dewi Morgan, grocer. Treherbert, both of whom have been untiring in their efforts. I c, has not yet been definitely decided to hold a show this year again, inasmuch as the Agri- cultural Show will, in all probability be held at Treorchy.

Open Letter to Mr Henry Rowlands, Blacksmith, Tonyrefail. To the Editor of the "Free Press." Sir,—As one of those who were listenin- to your noted speech at the Liberal meeting, held in the Calvinistio Methodist Hall, Tonyrefail, on the oi inst., I should be thankful for a few words of explanation. In your complimentary remarks to the Rev Mr Rnieht, you said that he, by coming to labour among the ministers of the Llantrisant parish, had fallen among the same class as that man who went down from Jerusalem to Jericho. Did you intend to desig- nate all the ministers of our parish as thieves? If not, who among them has ever been n-uilty of actin- dishonestly on any occasion? You stated, again, that the ministers of our parish had no object in view but to extol themselves like the sons of Zebedee. Be kind enough to substantiate your assertion. You also said that they had done their best to flet themselves elec- ted on the School Board. Please let us have your facts in proof of the charge. You and your colleagues may congratulate yourselves on your success to split the Liberal party, and to facilitate Toryism, through our misrepresenta- tion of facts; but time will tell whether you shall be eoually successful in your attempt to trample our ministers under your feet. RATEPAYER.

"WHAT MY DOCTOR SAID." "I know of nothing that will do you more good than a course of Gwilym Evans' Quinine Bitters, The Vegetable Tonic." I smiled in- credulously when I heard him prescribe a Patent Medicine^ He noted my surprise, and ob- served, It seems strange, does it not, to he ax a medical man advising people to take the preparations of other people? I am aware that many of these patent medicines do more harm than good, but I have no hesitation in recom- mending this. It is the best tonic that I know of, and can injure no one." As a remedy for Weakness?, Nervousness, Indigestion, Low Spirits, Sleeplessness, Chest Affections, it has no equal. If your occupation is an unhealthy one, you are exposed to the weather, or work lop hours in close rooms; if your constitution is weakened, or your health under- mined; or if you are in any way not up to the mark, use Gwilym Evans' Quinine Bitters, The Vegetable Tonic.It never fails to strengthen the weakened system to brace the nerves, and fortify the constitution. Gwilym Evans' Quin- ine Bitters is purely vegetable, and certified by Analysts to be pure and harmless. It may be safely taken by delicate ladies and children in all cases of weakness. Many people after en- joying the good things of life, are subject to j?lur-h after suffering from the inability of the Stomach to perform its duties, a timely use °f Gwilym Evans' Quinine Bitters would strengthen the di-eslivo organs, and t,(, iemedy the evil. We have no sympathy with t,hos people who always complain of being ill and miserable and out of sorts, '"when a course ° + 7,W'>-ra Evens' Quinine iters would soon G J 'u'!r^ri?ht.. Sold in bottles, 2s 9d. and 4s 6d cac l, by all chemises and patent medicine evu ors, or direct, from the proprietors: The Quinine Bitters Mannvfacturing Company, Limi- 0 Llanellv, South Wales, carriage free by parcel post. Beware of imitations. See the name of Gwilym Evans on label, stamp, and bottle; and refuse any preparation offered as a substitute for it.

RHONDDA SCHOOL BOARD. The monthly meeting of the Rhondda. School Board was held at the Council Offices, Pentre, on Monday, Mr T. Bevan presiding. These were also present: Rev W. Morris (vice-chair- man), Rev W. Charles, Rev W. Lewis. Miss A. Jones, Messrs W. W. Hood, Daniel Thomas, D. R. Jones, H. Rowling, D. Williams, J. E. Jones, W. Jenlglns, Rev Thomas Williams; with the clerk, Mr W. G. Howell. WELCOME HOME, MR HOOD1 Before the commencement of the ordinary business, the Chairman said they were all very pleased to see Mr W. W. Hood back among them after his long Illness, and he proposed a resolution to the effect that the Board desired to express their sincere satisfaction in seeing Mr Hood with them once more, and hoped he would long continue to enjoy good health. (Hearr, bear). The Rev W. Morris seconded. He had had the pleasure of sitting continuously upon the Board since the commencement in company with Mr Hood. That now amounted to over 20 years. Mr Hood had brought his intelli- gence, education, and experience to bear on all matters which came before the Board. He was sure the members would agree with him when he said that Mr Hood had done his work conscientiously, faithfully, devotedly, and self- sacrificingly. (Hear, hear). Although Mr Hood was engaged in multifarious duties he very kind- ly devoted a portion of his time in the ameliora- tion of the Rhonddaites. He was pleased to second the motion, and hoped Mr Hood's good health would continue, and that they would have his company as often in the future as in the past. (Hear, hear). The resolution was passed unanimously, and Mr Hood suitably responded, saying that the little service he had been able to render had been a souree of pleasure to him. Business appoint- ments and luness had prevented him from attending the meetings of late, much to his dis- gust, but with renewed health he hoped to be able to attend regularly and conscientiously in the future. Hear, hear). THE HAFOD SCHOOLS DISPUTE. A letter was read from Mr Walter 11. Morgan, clerk to the Rhondda District Council, with re- gard to Hafod Schools. His Council had ap- pointed a committee of three members to meet a committee of three members from the Ponty- pridd School Board, and suggested that the Rhondda School Board should also appoint three members to meet the other committees on Wednesday at the Pontypridd District Coun- cil Offices. The Chairman, Vice-chairman and the Rev W. Lewis were appointed, and in the event of the Rev W. Morris being unable to be >>v<\sent, his place was to be filled by the Rev W. Charles. An application was received from Mr Evan Tretiarne ,on behalf of the Welsh Baptist Chapel at Tonypandy, for a further grant of the use ef the school at Tonypandy until the 30th June next. The application was granted. PATRIOTIC CYMMRODORION. The secretary of tha Rhondda Cymmrodorion Society wrote enclosing a resolution passed at a recent meeting. The resolution was to tie following effect: "That this meeting of the Rhondda Cymmroderion Society respectfully suggest to the members of the Rhondda School Board the desirability of granting a day or half-day to the scholars in their several schools on Saint David's day each year. (Signed), E. H. Davies, president; Tom Davies, secretary. The letter also pointed out that a similar request had been made to the Cardiff School board, and the request was granted. Rev W. Charles: A whole day or half-day? The Clerk: I can't say. Rev W. Morris: Why not present each scho- lar ? (Laughter). Rev W. Lewis: St. David's day is on the 1st of March. The Clerk: Yes. Rev W. Morris: I move that a half holiday be granted on the 1st March. P. 3v Lewis: Which half? Rev W. Morris: The latter half; the after. noon. We can't make it annual. The motion was carried. FERNDALE HIGHER GRADE SCHOOL. Th- Building Committee reported:- "We have received a letter from the Rev A. C. Pearce stating that the trustees of the Wes- ley Chapel, Ferndale, had consented to graat the Board the use of their vestry for the tem- porary accommodation of .e Ferndale Higher Grade School. "We have received a communication from the Education Department emquiring what proposals the Board have to make with regard to the premises of the Porth Board Girls' and Infants' School. We recotnmigrtd that the Clerk be in- structed to reply stating that the alterations omitted to be carried out by the Llanwonno School Board, according to the approved plans, will be carried out in due course, but that, with regard to the suggested enlargement of the Porth Girls' School, the consideration of this matter is deferred pending a settlement of the Hafod School question. CLAIM AGAINST THE LLANWONNO BOARD. "We have received the estimate of the archi- tect in which he states that it will cost the sum of L130 to complete the Porth Girls' and Infants' departments in accordance with the plans submitted by the Llanwonno School Board and approved by the Department, and the Clerk reports that he has accordingly instructed Messrs Walter Morgan, Pruce, and Co., to claim this sum, together-Nithi the balance of rates from the Llanwonno School Board. We recommend that the action of the Clerk be confirmed. "We have received a communication from the Education Department rr-hiplan of pro- posed temporary accommo laiion for the Porth Deaf School at St. Paul's schoolroom (basement), Porth, and stating that their Lordships could not regard the proposal as satisfactory, and en- quiw^ what steps the Board are taking for providing permanent accommodation. We re- commend that, under these circumstances, the occupation of the present temporary premises be continued, and that their Lordships be in- formed that the question of providing perma- nent aocommodation is deferred pending the settlement of the Hafod School question. "The Clerk reports that he has not yet re- ceived a reply from Mr A. O. Evans, Pontypridd in answer to the Board's letter accepting the terms for and asking for draft lease of the pro- posed additional piece of land adjoining Tylors- town School. We have instructed the Clerk to write again to Mr Evans pressing for a reply. "We recommend that Mr Rowling and the architect be asked to visit the Williamstown School, and submit to us a report, plan, and estimate of cost of improvements required to be made to the playgrounds. "We have perused the architect's report, in which he states that the contractors at Pont- rhondda continue to make satisfactory progress; that the contractors at Cymmer School are now making better progress, and that he (the archi- tect) is having the old drains improved as far as possible; the progress at the Ferndale Higher Grade School has improved to the extent of the addition of two men, but is still unsatisfac- tory; that a length of about 80 feet of the boundary wall of Porth Girls School is built on a bank which has been so seriously washed away that the ground is now lower that the bottom of the wall, and that a little more wash- ing away will endanger the wall. The architect recommends that the Board's workmen should excavate the bank away, and underpin the wall to make it secure. We beg to recommend that tho architect be instructed to submit an esti- mate of the probable cost of excavating: the bank on the inner side of the boundary wall of the Porth Girls' School, and underpinning the wall. "We have perused the workmen's time-sheets, vhich appear satisfactory." On the motion of Mr J. E. Jones, the report was adopted. FINANCE. The Finance Committee recommended pay- ments amounting to zC4,324 15s 6d. The Com- mittee further reported.: "We have examined the treasurer's books, and find that the General Account this day shows a balance of £7,338 9s 3d in favour of the Board, and the Loan Account a credit balance *f ;L.L,4 6s lOd. After to-day's payments there will be a balance of £ 4,246 19s 3d in the General Ac- count in favour of the Board, and in the Loan Account a credit balance of £ 661 Is 4d. The Overseers have paid to the treasurer of the Board the second instalment due under the last precept, amounting to £ 5,000. The report was adopted on the motion of Mr Daniel Thomas. The Attendance Committee reported the aver- age attendance during January to be 80.2 as against 80.4 the previous month, and 78.6 the corresponding month of last year. The School Management Committee reported: RESIGNATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS. The following assistant-teachers have written declining to accept the appointments offered to them, viz., David Owen, fee. Dogmell's (appoin- ted ex-P.T. for Hafod Boys'; Mary Roberts, Llanelly (appointed certificated assistant for Cwmclydach Infants'). "We have received the resignation of Miss Ethel Bywater, assistant mistress at the Pupil Teachers' School. We have also reoeived a letter from her asking to be allowed 10 leave on the 5th instant. "We recommend that her notice be accpted as from 1st February, terminating on the 28th February. We also recommend that the clerk be instructed to advertise for a teacher in her place, with the special qualifications needed for that post." Miss Bywater now WN asking to be released during the last week of February, and offering to provide a substitute in her place. On the motion of the Rev W. Morris, seconded by Mr D. R. Jones, her request was acceded to. The report continued: "The head teachers of Williamstown Girls 'and Aberllechau Mixed Schools have applied to us for additional sfcaff, but we find that those schools are at present staffed according to scale. "We have received a communication from the Science and Art Department, stating that the administration of the grants for drawing and lIlnu.a.1 instruction in Public Elementary Schools will be transferred to the Education Department from the 31st Ma»ch, 1898, and that ki all schools of which the school year ends later than 31st March, 1898, inspection by the Education Department will take the place of the annual examinations, fn drawing and manual work, hitherto held by the Science and Art Depart- ment and that the grants ia aid of instruction, in both subjects, will be paid by the Education Department as part of the annual grant to the managers of all Public Elementary Schools of which the School year eads after the 31st March next. THE SALARY QUESTION. "We defer the eonsideration of the question of amending the Scale of Salaries paid to teach- ers under Artiol'e 68, and propose to discuss the two following questions affc our next meeting, viz., the desirability or otherwise of employing teachers under Article 68; the question of salarv (if it be deemed desirable to employ such teachers). "Two applications have keen received from head teachers for transfer to the new Pont- rhondda Mixed School, namely from 81. Davieg, Blaenrhondda Mixed; Henry Harris. Ponty- gwaith Mixed. We have, however, received a letter from Mr Harris desiring to withdraw his application, inasmuch as when he made his ap- nlica.finn he vmss Tint, nwn.ro T.}¡"t. Mr Davies was also an applicant for that post. We recom- mend that Mr S. Davies' application be granted, and that Blaenrhondda Mixed School be sub- stituted for Pontrhondda Mixed, as one of the schools for which head teachers are to be ap- pointed at the next meeting of the Board. "We have received 57 applications for the post of head masters of the Blaenrhondda Mixed and Williamstown Boys' Schools, and beg to recommend those of the following for the consideration of the Board: L. M. Davies, certificated assistant, Llwynypia Mixed; W. E. Davies, certificated assistant. Ton Boys'- B. Gabe, certificated assistant, Yistrtad Higher Grade School; J. R. Jones, certificated assist- ant, Pentre Boys'; J. T. Lewis, certificated assistant, Tonynandy Mixed; W. H. Owen. certificated assistant, Treorky Boys' On the first round of voting J. R. Jones re ceived 12 votes; W. H. Owen. 3; L. M. Davies, 12; B. Gabe, 5; W. E. Davies, 9; and J. T. Lewis, 0. The names of Owen and Lewis were thereupon struek out, and in the second round the voting resulted: J. R. Jones. 12; L. M. Davies, 9; B. Gabe, 5; and W. E. Davies, 5. Gabe and W. B. Davies were then voted for, with the result that the former obtained six votes and the latter seven. Gabe's name was, therefore, struck out, the three left in then being J. R. Jones, L. M. Davies, and W. E. Davies. The Chairman proposed that the highest of the three be appointed to Williamstown, the second to Blaenrhondda, the third being, of course, not appointed. Notwithstanding several objec- tions to this course by Mr Daniel Thomas, the Rev Thomas Williams. and others, the motion was carried. The final voting resulted: J. R. Jones, 11; L. M. Davies, 8;*and W. E. Davies 7. The first was, therefore, appointed to Wil- liamstown School and the second to Blaenrhon- dda. The renort continued: "We have received five applications for the post of certificated assist- ant master at the Ystrad Higher Grade School, and beg to recommend those of the following for the consideration of the Boardc J. W. Curtis, Jersey; W. E. Davies, Cymmer Boys' School, and W. D. Evans. Trealaw Boys' School." The Rev W. Lewis proposed Mr J. W. Curtis, and Mr H. Rowling seconded. The Rev T. Williams proposed Mr W. E. Davies, and the Rev W. Morris seconded. Mr W. Jenkins then proposed, and the chairman seconded, the name; of Mr W. D. Evans, but this was afterwards withdrawn. The Rev W. Lewis and Messrs W. W. Hood, and H. Rowling voted for Curtis, and the rest of the members for Davies, who was appointed." The report went on: "We submit the only three applications received for the post F f supernumerary (infants) for the consideration of the Board. The following aN the names of the applicants: Miss M. A. Buckley, Penrhiw- fer; Miss T. G. Dutton, Nlelson Lancashire and Miss F. E. Mitchell, Bettws-y-coed." On the motion of Mr Daniel Thomas, secon- ded by Mr D. R. Jones, Miss Buckley was ap- pointed. The Committee further reported: "The ex- tended apprenticeships of the following teachers expired on the 31st December last, viz., Rachel Reynolds, Trehefbert Infants; Edith Mosely, Ynyswen Infante'; khannah Lewis, Ton Girls'- Elizabeth Davies, Gelli Infants'; George Harris, Ynyshir Boys'; Margaret A. Davies, Tylorstown Infants'; NV, am J. Davies, Maerdy Boys'; andCaroline L. Bamford, Mardy Girls'. "We recommend that the following teachers be retained in the schools in which they now are, namely: Rachel Reynolds, George Harris, Margaret A. Davies, William J. Davies. and Caroline L. Bamford, at the salaries of fourth year pupil teachers, pending the result of the recent Queen's Scholarship Examinatio-a being made known; and if it then appears that they have passed that examination, that their salaries be in accordance with the Scale as from the 1st day of February instant. "We also recommend that the following teach- ers be appointed for the undermentioned schools upon the terms set out above, viz., Edith Mose- ley, for Bodringallt Infants'; Hannah Lewis for Pentre Girls'; and Elizabeth Davies for Cwmclydafch Infants'. "We recommend that the following appoint- ments be made: Celia John, Ton, certificated assistant ex-P.T., for Gelli Infants'; W. C. Price, Llwynypia, assistant ex-P.T., for Cwm- clydach Boys'; Mary Louisa Thomas, Aberyst- wyth, assistant ex-P.T., for Pentre Girls'* Ro- bert Cecil Roberts, Grimsby. certificated assis- tant, for Hafod Boys'; Morris Jones, Oak, cer- tificated assistant, for Williamstown.^ Salary in each case according to Scale. Maggie Orchard, Treherbert, as teacher under Article 68, foi Cwmclydach Infants'. Salary, £ 22 per annum, plus L6 per annum towards travelling expenses. Mr R. C. Roberts and Mr Morris Jones de- clined the appointments. "We also recommend the appointment of the following assistant teachers, viz., Martha Ann Richards, Ferryside, for Blaenllechau Infants'; and Katie Maria Rhys, Pontyclun, for Fern- dale Girls' School, at the salaries of fourth year pupil teachers, pending the result of the recent Queen's Scholarship Examination being made known, and if it then appears that they have passed that Examination their salaries shall be in accordance with the Scale as from the date when they shall have commenced duties. We recommend that Mr U. Salmon, certifica- ted assistant at Williamstown Boys' School, be transferred to one of the schools where there will be a vacancy consequent upon the appoint- ment of head mtster. "We recommend the transfer of Myfanwy Jones. assistant (ex-P.T.). from Ferndale Girls' to Trealaw Infants' School. "The sub-committee appointed by us on the 5th January last have submitted to us the fol- lowing report: 'We have thoroughly gone into the matter referred to us by the Board, and have had a conference with the head and assis- tant teadhers of the Ystrad Higher Grade School, and we are glad to state that, as a re- sult of such conference, matters have been satis- factorily arranged, and the utmost harmony pre- vails.' We recommend the adoption of this re- port." On the motion of the Rev Thomas Williams, seconded by Mr Daniel Thomas, the report was adopted.

HONEST ADVICE, FREE TO "FREE PRESS" READERS. Every reader is invited to write to the Proprietors of DR. WILLIAMS' PINK PILLS FOR PALE PEOPLE. If you have some ailment, small or great, that gives you trouble-write, and we will answer honestly, telling you whether Dr. Williams' Pink Pills have cured similar cases in other people, or not. Please note, we do not, in fact, sell the Pills to people whom we do not think they will cure. Address; Dr. Williams' Medicine Company, 46, Holborn Viaduct, London, E.C. People who wrote and Received Advice which led to their Cure. NEARLY OPERATED UPON. BUT WROTE FOR INFORMATION AND ESCAPED THE NECESSITY. Mrs Hannah Powell had been ill for two years and her symptoms were alarming, the stomach swelling enormously and causing frightful pain. She was an out-patient at the Metropolitan Free Hospital. It I got such a dreadful size," she said, It that the doctors there advised me to go into St. Bartholomew's and undergo an operation." She was prepared for the operation, but it was deferred for ten days, and, unnerved, she told the surgeons that she could not undergo the operation. Her illness was attributed to ulceration of the stomach. The surgeon, who spoke very kindly and sympathetically, appeared to agree that her prospects in life were not sufficient to make it worth while, and he advised her to defer the operation until it should become inevitable. She appears to have derived beneit, but early in last year the swelling returned, and on Good Friday she was compelled to take to her bed, where she remained for three weeks, suffering excruciating pain. She was unable to turn in bed, and the doctors said that they could not do any more for her. Mrs Powell was thinking of submitting to operation, but having heard of some renarkable cures effected by Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People, she wrote to Dr. Williams' Medicine Company, 46, Holborn- viaduct, to inquire whether these Pills would be likely to do her any good. A reply was sent that the Pills were known to have been effi- cacious in similar cases, and she determined to try them. After she had taken three boxes she began to feel better. T. quote her own words, "After I had taken six boxes I felt entirely myself. I feel better now than I have ever felt in my life before, and have gone back to my old self." Mrs Powell is described by those who saw her as looking remarkably well." -:0:- A MAN WHO WROTE. CURED AFTER MANY TRIALS. Mr H. Young, of 21, Craig street, Airdrie, Lanarkshire, has recently undergone a semewhat severe illness. But," he said, I have got over my troubles now. It is about two years since I commenced to suffer greatly with dyspepsia. There were always distention of the stomach after food, and great pain. Doctors gave me medicine, and I was also at the infirmary in Glasgow. I was soon as bad as ever. In addition, I tried many other remedies recommended to me, but there were none of them of any use." Had you any other symptoms to speak of ? Yes, I had spitting of blood every morning that continued for some time." You say youjare better now.' What do you attribute the cure to ? I wrote to Dr. Williams' Company stating my complaint, asking them to send some of the Pills-if they would do any good. They replied that Dr. Williams' Pink Pills had cured similar cases. Since then, I have taken three boxfuls of Dr. Williams' Pills, and I am now quite better." How long was it {before you experienced any effect ? The first box worked an improvement in my digestion, and this led me to take another, and then a third, the result being that I feel all right now The swelling never came back after I took the first boxful, nor the spitting of the blood that made me fear Consumption was com- ing en." 0 The only genuine package is in a wrapper of pink paper, printed in red, and bearing the full name, Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale Peeple." Inside the wrapper are Dr. Williams' Directions for Use, enclosing the wooden box or tube, which is about two inches long and a shade larger round than a silver shilling. In this form alone are they genuine. In case of doubt, it is better to send direct to the manufacturers, enclosing the price, 2s 9d for one box 18s 9d for six boxes. Address-Dr. Williams' Medicine Company, 46, Holbern Viaduct, London, E.C. A CHICHESTER MAN WROTE FOR INFORMATION AND OBTAINBD IT. A special commissioner of the Chichester Observer, deputed to obtain "the whole truth and nothing but the truth from a gentleman who was declared to have been cored in a most remarkable manner by Dr. Williams' Pink Pills found Mr Henry Cresswell, the man ill question) hard at work. I've experienced wonders, and that's the truth! was Mr Cresswell's word. "I was as near death's door as possibly could be. Last year about this time I was helped home, having brought up a lot of blood, and had to remain in bed for over a week. After that I had three similar turns. Three doctors tried their skill on me and said I had an ulcerated stemach- Gastric Ulcer. I always used to feel great pain after a meal, and I was often sick. Well, a few months ago I was persuaded to go to Chichester and buy a box of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People. I also wrote to the firm at 46, Holborn Viadnct, London, for infor- mation, which was given to me gratis. I found that with the Pills I could thoroughly enjoy a substantial meal. The fourth pill I teok seemed to go right to the weak spot. I had given my. self up to die, as I could scarcely walk about. Now I can do my work and eat a meal without feeling any pain afterwards. I feel quite a new man." ————— FATAL DISEASES, AND DISEASES NOT FATAL that have been cared by Dr. Williams' Pfhk Pills for Pale Peeple Paralysis, Rickets, Locomotor Ataxy, Loss of Vital Forces, Spinal Disease, Rheumatism, Anaemia, Sciatica, Poor and Watery Neuralgia, Blood, Indigestion, Pale and Sallow Loss of Appetite, Complexion, After-effects of Influ- Palpitation of the enza, Heart, Chronic Brysipelas, Consumption and Scrofula, Decline," Kidney Disease, General Debility, Disorders of Women St. Vitus' Dance, Hysteria.

Mr Stewart Mart; M.E., OR the Eisteddfod. A MEANS OF SPENDING THE MINER'S MONTHLY HOLIDAY. Mr Stewart Martin, M.E., of Dowlais, pre- siding at the recent eisteddfod at Abercynon, made some very appropriate observations in the course of his happy presidential address. "I have been to several meetings of the same nature as this," he said, "and have leamt that the most successful are those where every com- petitor has fairplay and a good hearing, whicii I am sure you will accord to them to-dav as I am more than anxious that this eisteddfod should pass off without a hitch. Music is as ratural to a Welshman as to a sailor, and any institution which tends to the culture of this divine gift deserves support. (Hear, hear). There can be no question that the eisteddfod affords a far notiler means of spending the monthly holiday than many workmen are in the habit of doing. "Life in all its phases is a series of competi- tions; be he singer, iron-worker, collier or tradesman, a man must needs be a competi- tor, for the desire to excel in itself builds up his manhood, and it is this resolve to win the prize rather than any other that has made the British nation what it is to-day." (Cheers). +

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