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H01f.\L CLARENCE THEATRE. "TRAIL OF THE SERPENT." Mr Mar;ott Watson's first-class company are this week naying a welcome return visit to the town, with that sensational drama. "Trail of the S "pent," and are met-ting with a canital recep i< 11 n.rht.ly. The pieoe is being preset, ed *vith all tht .success whioh characterised the for- mer rr-ji;notion, and there shoqld be good houses this (Friday) a.nd Saturday nights. "THE GAMESTER OF METZ." Tho attraction am-iounced for next week is < rthe Gamester of Mete." The company is one of all-i on id excellence, and th-Q play is one of a tvpe to rarely witnessed in this district. The story so vi id'y depicted take. its 80vuxN- from a LiiJe of punishment meted out to French sol'ievs, by which deserters, etc.. were branded with T. '-e<I hot iron, to be for evermore de,-ra d J of their fellow men. The severity of tilk Bentenc3 meted out to Paul Baldot the ha pies r young so' ier, exceeds even the terribie pnnidi- nier t it r etel on the notorious Captain Dreyfus. No men? TV'-verfu' or thirilKn? si Aiation has ever been ir rvluowl in modern 4raiiii. It is wei" perhaps that such situations should be relieved by 311Ch .crht, spariclm;, irresiatable comedy. Not h: TIT ,utwer ooiud be conceived than the humorouQ saiOOi between tho vivacious little French baker from Hac^iey, a— ,ne lugubrious tragedian from the Southern Provinces.

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The World of Pastime. + (Contiuued from Page C). I through before he could recover the ball. But 0' it should be remembered that the visitors were facing a strong sun and the gradient, and it will thus be seen that to score at all under these dis- advantages was very creditable. Barry made strenuous efforts to regain their lead when they had the slope in their favour, but all to no pur- pose. and at in the interval each side had soored a goal. Aberdare went away with a rush on the re- start, and within a minute of the kick-off Thomas beat Sutton with a sharp shot. The visitors still kept up the attack, and !S. R. Jones lost a golden opportunity through hestitation. The tv wa.s very exciting, both goals in turn beincr in danger, but the smart (lefeitsive play of the visiting backs always accounted for the attacks of the Barry forwards, whose combina- tion fell below its usual standard. Towards the close, they bocame rather rough ,several players being laid out, and Davies, the Aber- dare back, was forced to Leave the field, he re- ceving a nasty kick from W. Morgan.^ Despite tlieir rough tactics, however, Barry failed to equalise, and -^uerdara ran out winneis by two goals to one. After their display the previous Saturday, the defeat of the homesters was quite unexpected. Barry have won <rery match playtvi on the Witchill Ground this season, and their downfall came when least expected. Neither team dis- played anything resembling combination, but in the long run the jiowerful kicking of the Aber- dare backs proved the best tactics that could be adopted under the circumstances, and it was at back that the visitors had the pull, inasmuch as Williams did not take kindly to his new posi- tion. and he, and lie alone, was to blame for the first o-oal re-istered by the visitors. In Morris, Aberdare possess a goal keeper of more tlian ordinary mei. and the way in wiiich he cleared his charge wlien in danger proved that he knew his work well, and was not respon- sible in the least for the goal that was scored by Thursby. Jones and Davies, the two backs, were exceedingly strong in defence, and their huge kicking was the means of them ultimately winning1 the match. Caldieet and Giles appeared to be the most conspicuous of the halves, but nothing would be lost were they to practice a little combination ,and not so entirely ignore their front rank. Thomas was far the best of the forwards, although at times Jones a.nd Rees were prominent, but they did not combine at all well, and seemed to rely on the kicking of their backs. Barry sadly missed Green in goal, and there is not the slightest doubt that the homesters' would have fared much better had he been pre- sent. His substitute, Sutton, was uncertain and extremely nervous, and the sooner Barry induce Grertn to return to the fold the better for the welfare of the dub. Dougall acquitted himself very fairly at back, but his colleague, G. T. Williams, was like a fish out of water at back, and will no doubt, be put back in his old position ou Saturday next. R. Havard played for all he was worth among the halves; Sheldon and Dale being evidently both off colour. Of the front rank. W. H. Morgan played a brilliant game, and it is not too much to say that. he was the best forward on the field. He repeated- ly started passing bouts, but the complete failure of Woodlield on his wing neutralised all his efforts, and the latter has certainly not improved sinee he migrated to Lincoln. Thurshy and Hodgkins were only moderate, and the whole of the front. rank, with the exception of Morgan. seemed quite unable to combine together in their usual style, and this was the cause of their downfall. A protest, was lodged, after the matc-h had been lost, by the homesters, who alleged that short time was played in the first half, when they had the gradient in their favour. Next Saturda" Rogerstone appear to fulfil their re- turn League engagement with the Districiites at the Witchill Grounds. Porth and Rogerstone'faced each other at the Harlequins' ground. Cardiff, on Saturday, before a. large crowd. The teams had previously met three times this season, Rogerstone winning the three, the scoring being 1-0. 3-1. 3-1. The remaining two matches are to be played at Porth, one being a League match and the other encounter a charity match for Mr David Jenkins. Porth, who had his leg broken in January, when playing against Rogerstone at Cardiff. On Saturday the teams met to decide who is to meet Builth in the final. The records of both tearne •tre as follows:—Rogerstone. played 20. won 18, drawn 2, lostO: Porth played 26. won 14, drawn 3, lost 9, scoring 94 goals against 60. There were several changes in both teams and at the last moment Powell failed to turn up for Porth, but R. Parrv was at hand and donned the searle:. jersey. Teams:—Rogerstone, goal, < T. Hampton; backs. W. Hhyward anI A ^owness; h.alf-bicks, H. Wylde, M. Picken. and Jaiws; forwarl- W. Evans, H. IlMsel. G. J. Williams, G. Hcskins, and G. Jcnra. Porth: "oal. G. Green; backs, R. Parry an] T. Gilbert, v,fb.1ckg, W. H'^?ins. W. H. Picken and T. Oavifvs; forwards. C. Jones, W. Jones, G. H'l^lvs. T. Borthwi''k and W. Williams. Referee, Mr Winter, Cardiff. w and with the wind a their favour Hughes set. the ball in motion, 1"1 Rogers4 (re got down to h- Porth rr( at in vhieh. Green fisted out. a difficult <:hOf from Evans V couple of free kicks given to Rogerstone for, foliowedt a rrom<nt laer an! the Pori h I nptain fiste.1 out in lent style. C. Jonce-. D" th" boi; out an dr bb'ed un three parts of f;1.1 find she at 7- d which gave Hampton a difficult tank to sroo. H, iust threw out to flavward who a,-(1 a Ion- shot up the field, but ?or!h renewed the at ack an 1 Hampton had ■ warm t'mc s'oppinsj -hot after shot, but C. Tones came away and baffled Havward and 'i'wnca- anl score1 f, Porth amid the cheers f the vast crowd. Following a free Rogerstone ut the ^earVts on thf defence anl Jones shot goal, but Green fiste.1 out over half-way and av was waced in the mnfre. for a while, where utl'ham. cot away and possed Po! ti.,wick, vho dribbled up the field and shot a little wide. "n the kick-out- H.IMO! rot down the field, and ",Irry th M a C ;T-- r, wh'ch Wv'de een red *r>d three of 'he Rogers*one f^rwart.'s plfin'efl ■ -reen down before he attempted to fisl. the ball, •Tassel scorinr a this st;: -c. The I'o;h captain M>pealed for ? foul, but the referee cave goal tmidst a coo! deal of hooding. Re-starfing Hughes dribbled up. and gave to Jcnes, who 'ribbled up a^d hil the coss bar. the b"ll ivounding ov^r. On the kick out, Wylde came 'lown, and put his forward' in motion ard close iron the Perth throu.-h »""> misunder- standing between G'-c^'n q"' I Parry G. Jones scored for Ro^erstonp. who wee now leading. Re-starting, Porth went off with a rush ,and put the red and bracks on tbr- defensive and a 1!'tle later Borthwick scored for Porth. but the •efeivo rul-d h:m offside. AL-ptin the Porth bovs rushicd un and nlav wa^ed inside the Ro- 'trstone 12 yards line, for a long while. Here Bowness relieved, and sen': down a long shot, ""id (Jeoiwe Crfen mnnmg on' to kick the ball! fell, and here Hascu>l havinn- a el-ar place,«core;i h" third for Rogersto"e. W Jones and Hughes lribbled up, and close bs- the Rogerstone goal mouth Hughes missed what was a certain goal for Porth. Play was very exciting from now to half-time. Score: Rogerstone, 3goals; Porth, 1 goal. The game was re-started by Rogerstone, The Porth left wing went off with a. rush, and, following np, they put Rogerstone on the defen- sive, and hero a scramble ensued, which re- sulted in W. Jones scoring but was again ruled off-side. On the kick-out, the Rhondda colliers retaliated, and again put Rogerstone on the de- fensive. but the Scarlets could not score. Here Evans broko away, dribbled up. and shot, but Gilbert cleared in fine style, and G. Jones re- turned with a determined effort to -core buf he shot wide. On the kick-out Hushes dribbled town to the Rogerstone goal mouth, and had only Hamp'on to pass. but he shot over the bar, and a grand opportunity was lost. Charlie Jones dribbled down and passed to Williams, the left wing, who aeain nusswl what looked like a certain score. Hassel and G- Jonas were the next to take a turn, and here they brought a splendid dribble up the fieh' and Jones passed over to Hopkins, who sho' Lnd hit. he bar but th* Porth, canton fisted i 'own ov-r half-wav. BowhwSck received ann driblilod down. and srave Hqznpion a very tii; eult ghot. to stop. lIe only i,-i-,t c-are.-I "trt'o lie was upset bv Jones. Aeain tWe. Rhond(t b-ws bombarded 'he Toil of their opponent' who were now playine four backs, so as to sav ;hAm from defeat ard u- to the tim- of firtifh 'hey were severely pressed. Rogerstone. i goals; Porth, 1 goal. Whafc Rogerstone won by was their wej.rh1 wvd their strenrth. Thov were abcuf douhl- the weight of the collier Wy., \.iv; vsi- h. determined efforts to tr>- and br^ak the Shrop- •hire men's invincible record. The most con smcaotia men of note wrre Bowness, Wylde, and Jones for Rogerstoti". R'l C. Jones, GUbert, R rarry. and Williams, for Porth. Picken, of Porth, outclassed his opponent, Mos. Picken, at centre half. Pontyoridd Teachers and Graupmi plsyel hwr match a.t, Graipvron beforo a fair attendance If sr«v tutors. Bert Evana started for the Teachers, and eaon alteiwtb Stanley Jones got over with a. try. to which he failed to add. From the restart the Teachers made a hot attack, and soon Wilkins got over with a second try behind the posts. Evan Evans could not miss putting this over. NoWng more was scored up to half time, the score standing: Teaehors, 1 goal. 1 tdy; Graigwen, nil. After lemons, the homesters looked liked scor- ing, but their efforts were awarded with a minor. This so awakened the teachers, that they quickly put on three goals through the mediums of T. C. Thomas, Bert Roberts, and Arnold Lauwora, the latter playing a champion game. Tho only reply to this from Graigwen was a minor. Final score: Teachers, 4 goals (one from a mark); Graigwen, 2 minors. A friendly game of Rugby was played be- tween Porth Couniy School and Penarth Inter- mediate on Wednesday on tho Llwynypia Grounds. The visitors had the wind against them the first half. After the game was started the homesters scored a try, but failed at the goal. Some snui-rt passing now took place b5 both aides, Gwilym Jenkins (Porth). succeeding in adding another try to the Porth score, but rather a poor shot was made again at. the goal. Bye pi,iv was indulged in now by bodl teams, but Katie (Forth) succeeded in scoring another try before half time was called. Score: Porth, 3 tries; Penarth, nil. Play was again resumed, Penarth students, however, not improving greatly by change of position. After some fifteen minutes' play a try was scored by Evan Llewelyn, immediately being followed by D. L. Morgan performing a similar feat. A decided rush was new made by the visitors, but they were met in such fine form by the Portliit-es that the latter succeeded in converting a well-earned try into a goal. Much could be said in favour of both sides' individual play, but before time was again called another try wa-s scored by Porth. Time was now called by Dr Gabo. who acted as referee, the final scores standing: Porth County School, 1 goal; 6 tries; Pcnarth Intermediate, Nil. Nelson and Porth met at Porth on Monday, The homesters were minus six of their usual play- ers, whilst Nelson had their full strength out. Hundreds lined the ropes when Tucker kicked oft for Nelson, but Borthwick got the ball and dribbled well into the visitors' 25, but was stopped in tlte nick of time by Tucker, who kicked to mid-field. Edwards dribbled to the home goal, and put. in a couple of sharp shots, but Green was al home and fisted out well.Gray, with a pass from Taylor, shot the first goal for Nelson, On the re-si a 11. H. Jones (the Maerdy man) Borthwif-k, und Pollook, had a pretty passing bout, and the latter, using capital judgment, shot a splendid goal. Tucker, of Nelson, who was playing a good game dzibbled up the field but was upset by Hugh Jones, who was playing a grand game for Porth. He was not to be denied, however, and a few minutes after scored the second goal. Porth went away with a rush, and were within an ace of scoring when the whistle blew. Half-time score: Nelson, 2 goals; Porth, 1 goal. Porth were only playing Mt men. but W. Edwards, a reserve, was called out. Gray was injured for a bit, this proving hard for Nelson. Several corners were awarded them, but without iv.suIt. Jones at length brought relief to his side with a long kick, followed up well and scored. TIM; score was now even, but Nelson pressed, and experienced hard lines in not scor- ing. W. Jones fouled Gray, and a free was awarded, and Edwards, taking the kick, shot the ball into the net. After that the Porth men played up a bit, and W. Wi.aams was just about going to shoot when the whistle blew. imal score: Nelson. 3 goals; 1'orth, 2 goals. The annual general meeting of the Pontypridd Cricket Club will be held on Monday evening at the Maistcr" Anns Hotel, at eight o'clock sharp. The chief business is the election of officers and committee for the coming year. All intending members are invited to attend the meeting, and they will be allowc-d to vote on payment of their entrance fee. A meeting of the "Dinas Cricket Club" was held at the Penygraig Restaurant on Saturday. Mr 1. W. Lewis took the chair. The following officials were elected for the coming seasons- Captain, Mr G. Rowlands; vice-captain. Mr G. Thomas' hon secretary, Mr F. C. KerslaKe; and treasurer, Mr G. Davies. The entrance fee was fixed at 2s. 6d. All intending members are requested to forward their names and entrance fees to the secretary on or before March 19th, when another general meeting will be held at the Penygraig Itestaurant at 7.30 p.m. Good junior teams reauiring home and home fixtures arc requested to forward their open dates to the seerotary, Mr F. C. Kerslake, 51. Tylacclyn, Penygraig. A general meeit.n!/ of the TreforeH Cycling Club will be held at the head-quarters on Monday, evening at 1.30 p.m. sharp.

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BILLIARDS. I The return meei in\{ between tho Conserva- tive and Social Clubs took place on Thursday at the ^r^mises of the> fir^varnefl, and, us in the case of the initial mti, resulted in favour of the representatives of t IK- Social Club. As will be seen by tJi/C appended .score, tll" latter won bv five sanies to three, with a majority of 76 points. Conservative Club. E. Williams Charles Ornnn 200 Willie Evans 104 hor Davies 181 Jake Rowlands 184 Llew. -;ewellyn 200 W. Marsh 200 R. Furby 191 1399 Social Club. Joe Ball 200 Joe Evans In H. Chre 200 Harry Davies 200 T. Walters c.00 A. Jenkins 159 W. Thomas 189 R. A-mott 1472

TRFFOIIKST CYCLING CLUB. LADIES' SECTION FORMED. On Thursday evening a meeting was held at Lane's Restaurant, Treforest, to consider the advisability of forming a ladies' section of the Treforest Cycling Club. There was a fair atten- dance of lady cyclists, who were unanimously of the opinion that such an organisation was needed. The annual rubseription was fixed at oi-hteenpence in addition to cost of bad ETC; and eighteen members were immediately enrolled. The following officers were elected President, Mrs Waiter II. Morgan, Forest Houv vioe- nresidents. Mrs Lenox. Pontypridd; Mrs James Richards, Treforest; Mrs W. Jones-Powell, Mrs W. Spickett, Mrs James Roberts. Taff Vale House; Miss Grover, Clydach Court, and Mrs Tom Powell, Barry; captain, Mrs T. S. Judd; sub-captain. Miss Kate Williams: committee. Miss Janet Morgan, Miss Maggie WilMams, Miss Nellie Key, Miss Minnie Robotham, and Miss Dora Robotham. The drafting of rules and selection of club- runs was postponed until Thursday next, when a meeting of ladies will be held at six o'clock at Lane's restaurant.

An Echo of the County Council I Election. I REMARKABLE AFFAIR AT CAERPHILLY. I SERIOUS ALLEOTION AGAINST A ) TTMTiERMAN. At the Caerphillv Police Court- on TuMdav- 1' M. G. Evans and Mr Evan Owen—a ""Vnehenydd timber man named John Lewis was charged with impersonating a dc-ceased -.oter- his late faMier to wit—at. the Caerphilly Coun- v Council Election. Mr ^V Spickett prosecu "d and Mr R. R. Morgan defended. An rtii Viurnmen^ of th c^?^ -,V:> aymlied for, and P.C Hale proved the arrest.wh;eh was effectd eb^ut -nid-da v en Monday. The information was "1" '->v Mr T. Jones,* returning officer, an when -harmed nrisoner said he was nof aware h« w»s T>irvmit.t;n- an An adionrr" ■( nt was -rinted fot" a. week the def r.Jaut beinr ^elea--e-I "n bail.

CA RD & ,i script ion, fe r>,e '»niy original pnen'. :•:> ">1" < ;or ai!' wh'.j -11rt'nr tr-r« ;• M( »*hau6te<i vitality, ki'liifv or ,)StK.v .vel, pwtrate, oftt,-t wr-akiipsa, brain ftlll II.n,1 ki>-Ired I •r«if>lalnt«—ftiscoypretV in Mexico. It nn stood the for tweaty two years. Thousands c-.red. S«ad • self-addreeeed stampmi mvelope to Jos. Holmes' Remedy Co., Bloomer,-y Man;ioa«, Bloom*btiry -><piare, London, and get pc—1'n'.ilars of this grent Specific free. Mention whether r.ir male or fer"' Oeoaine tnfferera ne-o.t only supply. Beware Of j nriadJlos and Ignoraat qiucs*. M4 <

Local Prize Winners at the ?enarth Eisteddfod. BRILLIANT SUCCESS OF THE THEFOR. EST MALE VOICE SOCIETY. A very successful eisteddfod was held at An- drew's Hall, Penarth, on Monday. Major Wynd- ham-Quin. M.P., presided., and the conductor was Mr Tom John, editor of the "Free Press." Among tho competitions were the following:— Recitation, "Polonius to 'his son Laertes."— Miss Amy Watts, Grangetown and a special prize to Miss Roso Bcaueham" Trealaw. 15aritcne solo, "Lea l, kindly Light." (D. PUillP Evans).—Mr W. C. Edwards, Groeswen. Bass solo, "Arm ,arm, ye brave. -Mi- W. C. Edwards. Duet, "Martial Spirit."—Mr W. E. Carston, Cardiff, and Mr W. C. Edwards. Sight singing.Divided between Messrs E. David, Penarth, and. John Thomas, Pentyrch. Best rendering by a male voice choir of L. do Rille's "Destruction of Gaza; prize lO. The parties sang in the following order: 1, Penarth United Male Voice Choir (Mr Dd. Humphrey); 2, Barry Glee Society (Mr D. Farr) 3, Trefor- est Male Voice Society (Mr David Davies, F.T.S.C.); 4, Cardiff Juniors (Mr T. James); and 5, Barry Afale Voice Party (Mr Rowlands). The prize was awarded to the Treforest diho-r. and Mr Davies was invested, amid applause, by Mrs Singer. The male voice contest was undoubtedlv the most interesting feature of the programme, and long before the adjudicators' decision wa« an- nounced popular opinion had one wit-i the Tro- forest party. That popular opinion was right was amply borne out by the remarks of the ad- judicator, who spoke in terms of the wannest praise of the style and finish which marked the Treforest bo*rs' rendition. In the opening the basses were more solid than the others, and when they came to the prayer the mtonatioji was siiivo'v perfect. The adjudicator dwelt at some length 011 the manner in which the prayer had been sung., and added that in his opinion the Treforesb party only appeared to sing with that inspired feeling which made success possible. It is a noteworthy coincidence that Monday tlieir singing- was far more dramatic than that of the others. It is a noteworthy co-incidence that Monday was the occasion of C the Treforeet. Society'* first birthday, SQ that the E10 prize may be regarded as a very fitting birthday gift. During the first roar of their existence they have won JE33 in competitions. The present victory, it may be- remarked, was all the more creditable, when it is remembered that the society were pitted against such formidable rivals as the Barry choir, led by Mr Farr. an organisation which not long ago defeated the redoubtable Port Talbot party We join their many admirers and well-wishers in felicitating the part- and Mr Davies upon their splendid achievement.

PENYGRAIG RIGHT OF WAY CASE. RHONDDA COLLIERS SUMMONED BY THE GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY CO. At the Pomypridd Police Court on Wednesday, before Mr Janles Roberts in the chair, Alderman W. H. Mathias, Alderman Richard Lewis, Messrs T. P. Jenkins, E. Edwards, D. W. Davies and Dr. Hunter, 12 workmen employed at the Nantgwyn Pit of the Naval Colliery Co., were summoned for trespassing on the Great Western Railway at Penygraig. The defendants were J. Jones, T. Thomas, G. Jenkins, W. Griffiths. W. Llewellyn, J. Jones, W. Jenkins, M. Moyman, M. Jenkins, T. Williams, D. J. Montague and J. Trowbridge. Mr W. H. Roe (from the offices of Messrs Vachell and Co., solicitors, Cardiff), prosecuted for the Railway Company, and Mr Nicholas (of the firm of Messrs Walter Morgan. Bruce and Co., solicitors, Ponty pridd) defended on behalf of the Colliery Work- men's Committee. For the defence it was con- tended that the public had a right of way over the railway at the point where the defendants were found crossing it by P.C. Neads. Evidence of the offenca was given by P.C. Neads who admitted under cross-examination that, some of the men when stopped bv him de- clared that they had been crossing the railway for many years, Joseph Jones stating that he had done so for abnut 30 years. There were no passeiiTer trains running on this branch of the ramvav. Charles Mills, an inspector in the sendee of the railway company declared that the crossing over the line was an accomodation crossing for tenants of the estate, and there used to be a gate at each side of the railway, but he would not lie prepare;, to deny that there were not ¡ stylos on side for the convenience of the pu~o. The crossing was closed about two years ago when sidings were laid down. Alderman Lewis remarked that it was withm the knowledge of some members of the Bench that there were means of access acros* the rail- way, over which they had gone up to about two years ago. and the Bench would like to know whether th3 company had x>wer to close up that right of way without making some provision for pedestrians. Mr Nicholas said ho was -erfectly prepa.red to co with the case and to call several indepen- dent witnesses to prove that they remembered a right of way over the railway over a period of 50 and even 60 years. and-that there was a nubHc footpath running from tli- C-6,9 Keys, Tonypandy, over tho railway towards Gilfach Goohi. He also submitted that this was not the proper tribunal to consider a question of title of this kind. Mr Roe explained that he did not know until the previous day that the question of right of way would have been raised, and under the circumstance he a-ked for an adjournment to enable him to consult with his principals upon this point, as he was not in a position that day to submit very reliable evidence regarding it, Mr Nicholas asked that the summons should be dismissed upon. 1.0 ground that this was not the proper tribunal, observing that the case should hive been fought in the High Court or the County Court. <> Mr Roe pressed his application for an ad- journment, and remarked that if Bench thought thpre would be a prima facie case that this should be dealt with in another Court. Eventually the hearing was adjourned for a week, the costs of tho day, upon the annlica- tion of Mr Nicholas, being given the defendants.

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MOUNTAIN ASH DISTRICT COUNCIL ELECTION. RATEPAYERS MEETING AT YNYSYBWL. --0- A meeting of the ratepayers was held at the Board School, Ynysybwl, on Tuesday, under the presidency of Mr E. Jones, M.E., when the two local members rendered an account of their ste- wardship. At the outset, Councillor John Wil- liams explained that his colleague (Dr Morgan) and he had agreed that Mr Williams should con- fine himself chiefly to statistical information, and Dr Morgan should treat upon the policy of the Council. Mr Williams remarked upon the pre- sent magnitude- of the work of the Council. When lie was elected upon the then Local Board the meetings were held monthly, but the Council now found fortnightly meetings hardly adequate to transact the increased business. He com- pared the district in 1890 and 1897. In 1890 the number of houses was 2,880; the population, 15,840; the acreage, 9,345, as compared with 4,751; 28,125; and 9,954 in 1897, an increase of l-o'l houses. 12,285 population, and v00 acres. The increase in the number of acres is owing to the Council having acquired part of Llanfabon Parish. Mountain Ash district is now divided into six wards as follows: Duffryn, 850; Daran- las, 779; Miskin, 632; Penrhiwceiber, 893; Abercynon, 826, and Ynysybwl, 771 houses. The redistribution of seats secures members for each want, which means more equal representation than before. The speaker claimed that the Ynysybwl representatives had been able to cur- tail the expenses, so that instead of the proposed Is 8d rate, it was reduced to Is 6d in the £ upon the rateable value of the district< £ 84,912 17s 6d) Mr Williams then quoted the results of the various undertakings. The estimated profit on the gas undertaking was £ 252 0s lOd. The water undertaking left an estimated deficiency of £ 813; Mountain Ash Cemetery, 15s. loss, and Mountain Ash Town Hall, jE53 38 4d loss. Pro- ceeding, he enumerated carefully the other modes in which money was expended, and alto- gether his report, was most full and detailed. In conclusion, he announced that owing to ill-health, he would not seek i-e-eleetion, but he heartily thanked the ratepayers for their past confidence, and stated that since he was first elected (eight years ago). he had always sought to represent the place as a whole, irrespective of class or creed. He trusted that Dr Morgan would be re-elected ,and he could say that a more efficient member could not be found. There seemed to be some doubts expressed as to the doctor's attitude upon the question of royalties, but he was pleased to say that these doubts were uite unfounded, as Dr Morgan was as "healthy" as himself u-on the question. He considered it gross injustice that the royalty owners had no risk whatever .neither did they pay rates. It was the duty of the wards to return men who would do their best to get this unearned incre- ment taxed. He earnestly hoped that the other members who would be elected would co-operate in conscientiously carrying out the. duties of the position. (Applause). The Chairman then called upon Dr Morgan, J.P., who was received with enthusiasm. Re- ferring to the taking over of back lanes, etc., he wished the ratepayers to understand that the Council should not take the roads from the landlords unless they were properly metalled,and in good condition. Letters had been received from some landlords, requesting the council to take over certain roads, but they refused to do so until the roads were put. in proper condition. It was often very difficult to get the landlords to carry out the necessary repairs upon theii estates. The case of the Ynysmerig Bridge was instanced. Failing completely to get this bridge repaired by the landlord, the council was com- pelled. for the safety and convenience of the ratepayers, to repair the bridge. Dealing with tile question of Parliamentary expenses the speaker explained how hundreds of pounds were spent in this way. In opposing the Bute Docks Bill (which, if passed, would empower the Bute authorities to make use of every drop of water in the district if they required it), E623 was ex pended, the Bill being eventually withdrawn. The sum of P,514 Is 6J was spent in opposing the Taff Vale Railway scheme at Abereynon. An- other large item in the expenditure was the £4,000 paid to the Marquis of Bute for the abolition of the toll-gate on the canal bank. Among other improvements which had been effected during the Dr's term of office was the placing of polilng booths at Abereynon and other places, and providing a disinfecting apparatus at Mountain Ash Hospital. An importaut motion was also carried to the effect that no new build- ing should be occupied until the drainage had been completed, and the bye-laws fully complied wiih; nor until the building had been certified by the Urban District, Council .or their officer authorised to give a certificate that the building bs sufficiently dry so as to be fit for human habitation. After mentioning some other minor matters, he came to the most important question, viz., the sewage question. Negotiations were, he said, earned on with the Ystradyfodwg and t Pontyprild Joint Sewerage Board to take all j tIK1 sewage of the Mountain itch District, and the terms were, af;,er much consideration, re- duced to tk form of an agreement approved by both sides. but at the last moment the Joint Board refused to conclude the matter on the terms arranged. The proposed payment was to b'" Bid ]>er heal for the first three years, and 8d per head thereafter, whioh would means a pay- ment at .present of about £ 800 a year to the Joint Board, in addition, to the expense of the sewer in Mountain Ash. But the terms sought to be imposed were that a rate of 5d. in the £ on the assessable value of Mountain Ash Dis- trict should be paid to the Jomt Board, and of Id. in the £ to the Pontypridd Urban District Council. Tho effect of this change would have bren to raise the payment from £ 800 to £ 2,220 per nnnum. When the new sewer in Mountain Ash was taken into account the cost of disposing of the sewasre by the Ystradyfodwg scheme would have been £ 2,980 per annum. These terms being considered exorbitant, the matter was left. in abeyance, but it was hoped that the matter may be'submitted to arbitration, so as to arrive at some reasonable understanding. (Cheers). Upon the proposition of the chairman, heart- votes of thanks were accorded to the two gentlemen for their eye- enf reports. In expressing his regret that Mr Williams had de- cided to retire, the chairman voiced the feelings of the majority of the rate-pavers, who realise that they will lose services which have proved of value to the district. A vote of confidence was unanimously passed in Dr Morgan, and it was announced that, the following gentlemen are also candidates for seats: Messrs David Rogers (bookseller), D. W. Howell (Windsor Hotels and G. Jones (Robert Town Hotel). The election will take place on April 4th.

Our Library Table. The March number of that pioneer of monthly magazines, "The Strand." is out, and fully maintains tlie high reputation i has so deserved- ly earned. Grant Allen continues his interesting series of articles on "Glimpses of Nature." rand commences a series of stories entitled "Misa Cayley's Adventures." Sir George Newnes him- self contributes an article descriptive of a trip from Cairo to Cataract, which proves interesting reading. "The Shifted Cargo" is a remarkable tale, and a true one, shewing what endurance British seamen are capable of when hard pushed. Other articles, stories, and illustrations, combine to make a facinating number. The "Navy and Army Illus! rated" continues to be the finest publications dealing with life in the twin services. and is replete with matter in- teresting to all admirers of Britain's defenders. "Tit-bits" is so well-known that nothing need be said of it. beyond the fact that a new pic- torial competition has just started, for which valuable prizes are offered. "Wellington and Waterloo" is the title of a new work issued by Messrs George Newnes, Ltd., an i will be published in twelve sixpennv fort- nightly parts. The work, which is written by Major Arthur Griffiths, with an introduction by.Vicount Wolseley. K.P., should be ill the hands of every patriotic Britisher, for it deals with the life work of the greatest eetveral the world bas ever seen. It teems with pictures of an exceptionally high standard, and being ibeau- tifully printed on art paper will make a valuable addition to the best literary.

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BREACH OF COLLIERY RULES. CILFYNYDD COLLIER FINED. On Wednesday, at the Pontypridd Police Court—before Councillor Jamee Roberts (in the chair), Dr R. C. Hunter, Alderman Richard chair), Dr R. C. Hunter, Alderman Richard Lewis, Alderman W. H. Matthias, and Mr Ed. Edwards—Thomas'James, a collier employed at the Albion Colliery, was summoned for commit- ting a breach of the colliery rules by having matches in his possession whilst at work in his stall on the 22nd of February. The defendant admitted his guilt. Itieliard Davies, fireman, stated that ho found a box of matches in the defendant's coal, which was hanging on a cog in his stall. There was no pipe in the pocket, which he searched in con- sequence of information which had been con- veyed to him. U pon being asked how the matches came to be in his possession the defen- dant replied that hie did not know that they were there. Tlie defendant here explained that the matches were in his coat quite hv accident. That morning happened, to be, verv cold and roiu-h, and, as he had a long way to walk to tlie <-ol- licry. he put on a coat belonging to his Ir-other- in-law over his own. He did not know there were matches in his brother-in-law's co-it. and it strike him that morning to search ',h., lockets. Since he ha.d been working in the Albion Colliery he ha/1 been very carrfu! and he would be the last man to endanger the lives of infellow-workmen or his own. Replying to the Bench, the defendant said he was a smoker, but that he never smoked be- fore !"oing to the colliery in the morning, and he never carried matches in his working ctothes. He was very sorry tli;tl this had harf' t- d and it had preyed very heavily upon his mind. Mr Philip Jones., iminager of the colliery, ex- plained how the officials became fwaire of matches being in defendant's oosseiwion. It armeared that the boy working wth the defen- dant, under whose coat he had placed his own. sat down bv the ooats, and as he did so he felt something like a box crackintr in the coat bfliind him. The bov then ran and told the fireman, who went, to search the coat. Witness, as soon as he heard of the affair, at once proceeded to the stall and questioned the defendant who showed him the two coats. The defendant, added the manager, was a verv tidy respect-able man,, and a good workman. who had been work- in? under him for many years. It was quite ]K>ssible that under the circumstances defentlant did not know of the matches being in his pocket, but still the company could not allow the matter to pass, and took the proceedings against him as a. caution to others. The defendant an expressed regret and said that he was fully conscious of the seriousness of tlie. offence, which was purely accidental. The Bench said that they took into considera- tion the fact that the defendant had taken a sensible view of the matter, and also what the manager ad said of him. Workmen should be very careful to search their pockets for matchcs before they proceeded to their work. and under the circumstances they must inflict. a. penalty of 20.. including cost.The defendant expressed his thanks to the Bench for their leniency, and paid the money.

THE MAYPOLE COMPANY. LIMITED. We are informed that the directors of the Mdypole Company, Limited, arfter writing off the preliminary expenses, amounting to £ 1,383 5s. 2d, and. tarrying forward the sum of £ 721 7a 7dr., recommended the payment of a dividend on the first year's trading of seven per eent upon Pao Preference shares, and five per cent upmi I the Ordinary shares at the annual Btfatiflg heU on the 10th bwt,

Complaints Against the Khondda Urban District Council- To the Editor, "Glamorgan Free Press. Sir.—With your kind penoisaion, I should like to ask the above authority (through the medium of your valuable paper) a few questions respecting their scavenging contracts' specifica- tions and the earning out. of tA same by present eon tractors. First, it is stated in the specifications that the contractor must not commence his "rounds" before 8 a.m. N ow, I can ins ajloe districts where the contractors commence at 7 a.m. (or a few minutes later), and have been doing so from the commencement of their contract, so by the specified time they have "rounded" several crocs streets. The consequence is, that the housewives, not having had proner time to place the refuse, carry the same to t.he back-laties, or throw it into the river incidents which take plaœ every day. Secondlv, according to specification, the SC ven"ing carts are required to have, a proper top cover with four doors,one of which only must, be op-n at a timo" (under a penalty f a fine). Not only is this ignored (as regards doors) by some contractors, but there are one or two carts used in scavenging which have no cover at all. What consistency is there in such a thing ? Thirdly, the specitication says "that r brash must be carried, and used in sweeping up scat- tered refuse." For the first few rimes the brush may be carried at. the sile-P of the carts, yet sel- dom used; but now we tin-i that they arc n.t to be sem at all. I have noticed the sweepings (heaped un by tho roadman) being pick-ed up by simply "run- ning" the shovel into each tsear>. until one-half is scattered about. As to roaa scrapings, it is left in heaps for two or three days; and people at night, when stepping off the pavement to allow others to pass, often find themselves ankles hisrh in mud. A lady was relating- to me the"other day of such a circumstance which fell to her lot. Now, I ask what, is the IJ of printing specifi- cations, if some of the contractors are allowed to ignore such regulations, whilst others are compelled to adhere to them? It is .secn that some contractors are allowed to execute the work in the way most suitabLe to them. It, was only last- week I saw a cart (without oovcrs, of et)u,-sel emplojed in carting stones for metalling one of our cross streets, and on its return jour- ney was loaded with scavenging ashes. An explanation upon the matter will be a. useful knowledge to many of the "Free Press" readers besides A LOVER OF RIGHTS.

Llantrisaqt School Board Election. MR DI-, THOMAS REPLIES TO MR THOS. JOHN. On Tuesday evening, Mr Daniel Thomas addressed a well attended meeting at the Board Schools, Tonyrefail, in reply to Mr Thomas John, who had addressed a meeting the previous week. The chair was occupied by Mr William Morgan. At the outset. Mr Thomas stated that the Llan- trisant School oBard had at least achieved two very remarkable things. One was, they had been the. means of creating an interest never before known in the parish in educational mat- ters The other achievement was that they had been the means of bringing the Tory section of the board to acknowledge their responsibility to the electorate. That was the first time the Tory section had condescended to give before 'he electors an account of their -t-ewardshdp. He then criticised at great length the address of Mr Thomas John, and cxprersod his pleasure that he (Mr John) confirmed the, statement made by him (the speaker"* at a previous mee'iug with regard to the overdraft at the work wliieh waa £ 1,800. He challenged the statement made bv Mr John that they claimed to have paid the whole of this overdraft. Then he spoke upon the justification which Mr John advanced of the overdraft which remained as legacy to their successors. He had ll awa>* sUt> ing that improvements had been made in tho upper portion of the pan^i. Mr Thomas then asked tho question, Whv wp> r- t- the last call made sufficient to oover their Ha bili i. (Hear, hear).