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GLAMORGAN ASSIZES. LOCAL CASES. the Glamorgan Assizes, held at Cardiff ^rhig Ljic wee]c> the following local cases were teard ^AENCLYDACH FIREMAN CONVICTED Evan Thomas (45), a fireman, minus one arm, as indicted for maliciously committing griev- Olls bodily harm to William Evans at Blaen- cIYdaoh on January 17th. Mr M. R. Jones fcosecutsd, and Mr S. T. Evans, M.P., defen- ded. Prosecutor's story was that he saw prisoner having a dispute with an old man in lhe Royal Hotel, Blacnclydach, and he remon- with the prisoner. Subsequently,when b went outside prisoner I olio wed him. and ^ben he was on the tround brutally kicked Ho was severely injured, and haci to be Carried away. The defence was that whatever happened occurred in scuffle between the two, and evidence for tiia defence was called to the effect that prosecutor was the agressor. Prisoner was found guilty and sentenced to two calendar months. THE LLANTWIT FERJURY CASE. Roderick Harris, de-riWd .as a grocer's assistant, pleaded guilty to committing wilful and corrupt perjury in r^timony he gave on information preferred a ra.inst Albert Joseph Morgan, on October 26tii last. The circumstances of case, as put before tbe J1.ldge by Mr Arthur Lewis. who was pro- secuting counsel, were somewhat intricate. In first case a man liam^d Albert James Mor- Ran brought an action in the Court of "Chan- °erv' Arising from this ease Morgan was com- for perjurv, and (he present prisoner :UrinK the- proceedings w:,5 called for the de. ence> and gave evidence which he afterwards Emitted was false. Gwyn Morris, who represented prisoner. 8a^ advantage was taken of him, and he was lJraeitally made a tool In sentencing the prisov.or to six months im- prisonment. his Lordship i(I he was sorry to find there were a large J::1mlwr of people who bought nothing of goii:, iui-o the witness-box 9.nd giving false evideni and he was sorry say that juries seemed to think little of it. should imposed sub-1 initial punishment, so peopiQ mi^ht. understand the gravity ot offence. He might hive taken into greater Consideration the fact prisoner had been three mouths in goal if he had net a sense of seriousness of the ofl' -nes.

Hearts of Oak Delegate Elsctioq. Edwin Lewis, cho-kweigher, Windsor Colliery, Ynysybwl, KC'V.I a very flattering ecePtioii at a meeting held at Ynyshir, on riday, and succeeded isv obatining the con- ence of the meeting, which was presided by Mr Helmes (president of the Ferndale ranch of C.M.R.A.), and supported by the freseat delegate, Mr ( avford. The meeting ^aS thoroughly representative, and demon- crated their appreciation of Mr Lewis' quali- tles and business instincts as revealed by the pledge unanimously made to support his inter- est. Again similar success was achieved at a meet- ,ing of members of this "progressive society, -eld at Abercynon on Tiesdav, at which Mr genially presided. Other meetings are, understand, about being arranged to fur- the candidature of Mr Lewis. In the Pontypridd District, the members are ^Pathetic, and probably would regard the loss °* a rePresentative as hcm-Sicial or of no mater- ia. consequence. However, anxiety is felt by many as to the fate cf Pontypridd's old tried oandidate (Mr F. Judd). who has to do battle a sec-rning Blaenrhoudda champion. The ^equality of weight in this case ought really be taken into consideration before entering arena.

^a^twit vardre SCHOOL BOARD. TKq ——~ 'Board 0rr'inary meeting of the above School Wbnd Llantwit Beard School on cjla- Jast. Tlie atter.dlanc>e included the (Hey J1 (Rev Evan Richards), vice-chairman J ^r- Jenkins). Messrs T. Lewis, John T. Rob'in, WaLer Walters, Tliomas ta» Harrison, and Mr John Williams, e,' witli the clerk (Mr H. S. Davies). ^ead-niaster's report showed that the & ^er 0f children on the books at the Mixed stg^001 Nvas 154; highest attendance, 140; aver- of tendance, 137'; decrease. 2 per centage boo\'el'a;;e 89. Infants' School: Number on s> 102; highest attendance, 91; average 76.4„ decrease of average, 1.4 per fcUp ?4' c]eri 1vere presented for payment by the i>a) arnounting to £ 197 9s 9d, shewing a ^ee 0j> £ 394. jn treasurer's hands. Q,lr applications were received for the tWit t, post of assistant-master at the Llan- School.. Applications from Mr David Llantwit, and Jir J. M. Hughes, Tal- Were considered. Vicar queried whether Mr Hughes knew ,"• The Clxiirman otj^e.rved that Taly- *elafWas a Welsh district, and he knew his «eg Ve« were Welsh people. Hughes pos- jjQJ^ the qualification to teach drawing. Mr dQ ^an had not stated that he was able to Roblin said lie was sorry he could Avaa the neighbour's apnlication, but it in ei" duty to do what was proper and right Matter. Mr Hughes possessed the best to „ 011'als- and he, therefore, felt it his duty £ support, him. He prised that Mr Hughes j./ T^S?-lnte^' chairman {seconded, and

GLAMORGAN MISSIONS TO THE DEAF AND DUMB. A public meeting took place in Bryn ge;on Congregational Chapol. 011 Jsunday at'tenioon ?? Gilfach Goch, under the presidency of Dr Taunton Morgan. The hirge chapel was fuU) addresseti by Rev C. J. Evans, the Pfstor, Rev E. Rowland the rmssionarv s add J*1 the audience, after Mr Rowland h signs to the deaf and dumb.present; ine ■lord's Praver was signed by Henry < of the Board School for the deaf at. Fon ^pdd. A. crood collection was made at the CICK the meeting in aid of the mission fun s. ^ondav a tea meeting '00k place m ro Pfidd. the expenses of the spread was borne h- Alderman R, Corv. J.P.. and enjoyed by ^ny Of the members of Mr Rowlands mis-, ?|onarv district from various places. Atter *«e ev-niiv's entertainment vote ot tlianKs were pvonosed by Mr A. Johns, nnd seconded >|y Mr Morrim?«n, deaf mutes, to Mr Cory for kindness.

Letters to the Editor. The Editor, while welcoming letters on all publio topics, does JJOti iiold hiniself respon- sible for the opinions contained therein. Con- tributors must write on one side of the paper only, and letters brief and to the point have preference for insertion. All communications must be accompanied by the correct name aad address of the writer, not necessarily for pub- lication, but as a guarantee of good faith.

The Pontypridd United Choir. To the Editor. Dear Sir,—It is gratifying to see the progress which the above choir is making on the chief choral pieces for the National Eisteddfod. It is elevating to sing or play such works as those which are now being prepared by the choir un- der their distinguished conductor. I believe that there are a few vacancies for members in some of the parts, but there is no doubt that those will be filled up during the next few weeks. I had the pleasure of attending the practice on Wednesday (which is now being held at the Congregational Schoolroom), and it reminded me strongly of the good practices we had under Caradog with the Pontypridd Eisteddfod Choir. I sincerely hope and trust that Pontypridd will stick to its guns as usual, and that all will rally around Mr Thompson to secure a greater name than has hitherto been gained for Pontypridd (musically), by carrying off the next chief National prize.—I am, etc., A TEACHER OF MUSIC. A-

Early Closing Movement at Pontypridd. To the Editor. Sir,—May I crave for a little space in your valuable paper to point out to the shop assis- tants, as a hody, that the Early Closing that we have at the present time is in danger of falling through, unless they arouse themselves to the importance of the Early Closing Move- ment, Perhaps they are not aware that the I^rapers' Association of Pontypridd have passed a resolution that unless we, the mem- bers of the National Union of Shop Assistants. get the tradespeople in the Arcade to close at more reasonable hours, that they will revert back to the old hours of closing, and I say from my heart, God forbid that shall ever ever happen at Pontypridd. Our Union selec- fed delegates at a branch meeting we had, and they duly carried out the instructions of the committee, by canvassing the tradespeople in the Arcade, and the report that the committee received from the delegates was most favour- able, but I am sorry to say that one of those wh 1 promised most faithfully to close were the first to break their promise. Well. now, the question for us is: Are we going to be beaten by this one little firm? Are they to upset all our efforts in our endeavour to maintain the present hours of closing. I think that the assistants in general ought to be more alive to their own interests and attend some of our branch meetings, when circulars are sent to them, and not let the few do all the work. I dare say that if the early movement should happen to fall through, some of our clever brained assistants would ask what have the oflicials of the iiion been doing. I may in- form them at once that they arexdoing their utmost to prevent the closing hours as at pre- sent falling through. And I am sure that they will not relax their efforts one whit if they find that they are supported by the assistants as a body. I think there is to be a demonstra- tion this Friday evening. All assistants who have the movement at heart to meet near the Arcade (Market Square) at 7.4-5 p.m. sharp. Now, I appeal to all assistants to rally around the officials of the Union, and to give them their best support in their endeavours to bet- ter the hours of closing. No more at present. Thanking you in anticipation of your inserting the above,—I am, etc., UNIONIST.

Y.M.C.A. The movement recently set on foot to estab- lish a local branch of this world-wide institu- tion has met, we are glad to say, with much success. Our esteemed townsman, Mr L. Gordon Lenox, has accepted the office of pre- sident, and Alderman Richard Lewis, J.P.,that of treasurer. The Executive Committee, with Mr Joseph David as chairman, has been assi- duously at work, and are able to report very favourable progress. Rooms have been secured at 36, Taff street, Pontypridd, and will shortly be opened. The Y.M.C.A., in general, is doing a distinct work for God amongst young men of the world on spiritual lines, and amply justifies its existence. It is an organisation managed by Christian men upon a Christian basis. It aims to rescue, elevate, educate, and befriend young men, and calls into its use every legitimate means for the accomplishment of its high purpose, and provides a home for young men from home. Donations, promises of furniture, books "etc., will be most thank- fully received by the secretary. The member- ship fee is four shillings per annum, payable yearly, half-yearly, or quarterly in advance. Among the many advantages are reading-room, open all day, writing materials, conversation room, educational classes, seaside homes, leL ters of recommendation, social evenings, games such as chess, Halma draughts, etc., etc., devotional evenings, Bible class, etc. Appli- cation forms for membership may be obtained from the secretary, Mr W. E. Fellows, 33, Wood road, Pontypridd, or Mr Burges, assis- tant secretary, Kirkhouse street, Pontypridd. Young men are heartily invited to join, and will please accept this intimation.

THE NEW MARRIAGE ACT. REGULATIONS COMING IN FORCE NEXT MONTH. We have received a copy of the rules and regulations prescribed under the Marriage Act of 1898, which comes into operation on the nrst day of next month. They are issued for guidance of authorised persons and of the 6S governing bodies of registered K ings in which marriages may be solem-• r-ised without the presence of a registrar. No registered building can be used for the pur- ?0Se lm*ess -the Registrar-General 19 satisfied that sufficient security exists for the due registration of marriages, and for the safe custody ot the registers, and that an authorised person has been duly certified. The presence of such juit-honsed person is essential for a. marriage under this Act. and authorised persons cannot act outside their own registra- tion district. Trustees are held responsible for. comnliance with the Act during any vacancy in office of authorised persons. A marriage must not take place unless certificate or licence be m the possession of the authorised nerson, and two or more creditable witnesses are present. The f?Rclaratory land contracting words must be clearly repeated by -lie parties to the marri- age. If omitted to be spoke'i by the partie the marriage will not be valid. Anvenc mak- ing false statements in the register will be sub- ject to the mne penalties as he were guilty of nerjurv, and anyone re^nsivic or omitting to register a marriage is liafo'e to a penalty of £50. These rei'nlations. which are published 4]10 pric" of 9,11,1., may be obtained from the Queen's printers.

Ystrad—Wfoqday. Before the Stipendiary (Mr Ignatius Wil- liams), Alderman Richard Lewis, and W. Mor- gan, and Messrs J. D. Williams, M.F.H., Rhys Griffiths, and E. H. Davies.. Colliers Fight for Fun Augustus Williams, 20, William street, and William Jones, 5, Victoria street, Ystrad Rhondda, single colliers, were charged with fighting a prize fight at six o'clock on the morn- ing of the 9th inst. at the Pontrliondda fields, Ystrad Rhondda. They were arrested on a warrant by P.C. Ashton. In answer to the charge, Williams said he had not been in any trouble like that before, and Jones said they had fousrht for a bottle of whiskey. Replying to the Stipendiary Williams now said they had fought for the fun of it. Stipendiary: Why did you get up at six o'clock in the morning to do so. Williams: Because we had a quarrel the night before, and could not get out of it. P.C. Ashton: They fought five rounds, and Williams hit Jones out. (Laughter). Williams: It is all settled now. Defendants were ordered to pay the costs of the case. Florence Fined. Florence Hill, a married woman residing at John Street, Pentre, was charged with steal- ing a bucketful of coal from the Tynybedw Colliery siding, the property of Messrs Cory Bros.. on Friday last. P.C. Rees Davies proved the case. Mrs Hill said she had no coal in the house, and consequently went to pick some. A fine of 2s 6d was imposed. Low life at Gelli. Henry Richards (30), a gipsy peg maker liv- ing at Gelli Court Gelli, Ystrad Rhondda., was charged with illegally wounding Annie Baggat, a married woman, of 99, GelliCourt, Gelli, on the Monday previous. Mr Tom Phillips de- fended. Complainant stated that prisoner committed an unprovoked assault upon her on the evening of the date in question. He caught her by the throat and threatened to cut her throat. In defending herself a knife, —which prisoner used for making pegs—was drawn across her fingers, and the ion of her middle finger was, cut off. He also tried to gouge her eyes out. Prisnoer said that com- plainant was drunk on the night in question. and had called him a gipsy bastard, and had thrown two bricks, a glass bottle, a plate, and a saucer at him. His fingers was cut by his wrenching a tea cup out of her hand, which she also probably intended throwing at. him. Much contradictory evidence was given by several witnesses for the defence. The Bench thought the case was a very un- satisfactory one from first to last. From the defendant's story given by the witnesses_ it was perfectly impossible to make it out. The ,4or-,v of throwing the bricks was perfectly un- trll. It was. however, clear that, on a.ssan t Iwf W mad- upon the woman by prisoner, ••Vol! led to the cut, on the filler. On tlvo flWe it would be enou-h to ord^r him to pay* I flTin cf £ 2, or a month's imprisonment, an'! qlsn to find two suref-ec in tbe mm of PS L" l.<> +1"" "1("" "r s;" T,fb-. Tl <1"f"1t, be would have to be imprisoned for another month. Alleged starvation of a Cow at Ystrad. At the instance of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, David Recs, a milk vendor, of Ystrad Rhondda, was summoned for illtreating his cow by with- holding a sufficient supply of wholesome food and nourishment. Inspector Frederick Bend- ford, of the N.R.S.P.C.A.. conducted the pro- secution on behalf of the society. Defendant was not legally represented. Inspector Bend- ford gave evidence that on the 16th of last month, in consequence of information received, he visited Pontrhondda fields, Ystrad Rhon- dda. There he saw a Hereford cow, which was in a most shockingly emaciated condition, and seemed to have very great difficulty in walkmg. Its body presented an appearance of almost a living skeleton, being almost devoid of flesh. It was also very lame on the off hind leg in consequence of the thickening of the tendons. He formed certain opinions about the cow, ari in consequence he looked around the field. The grass looked of a very dry and course (nature. He carefully searched, und found no traces of any food having been given beyond two small traces of swedes. There was no traces of hay at all. He made enquiries In the locality, saw defendant, and told him what he had discovered: he admitted being the owner of the cow. He also said "she got lame there about two months ago through fall- ing into a drain, and bad been turned out in the field ever since. Witness told defendant the animal was apparently (starving in the field. When asked the quantity of food lie ha:1 given her defendant said he had fed her night and morning, and had riven her about 1-t cwts. of hay a week. The hay he bought from Mr Morgan, and the swedes he had in stock. In reply to a question as to whether the cow had been fed that day. defendant re- plied that -it had. from a stock kept at Mr Set- ter's stable. Mr Setter had previously told witness that defendant had no h-av in the stable; when defendant was told of this he admitted the truth of the assertion. Upon making enquiries from Mr Morgan, hay mer- chant, Pentre, it was discovered that since November 24fh defendant had only had 5 cwt. of hay. Addressing the Bench the Inspector said he had never seen a cow in such a shock- in-r condition as the one in question; it had been exposed to all sorts of cold weather and had suffered greatly. There was no trace of disease about the cow. P.C. Bonstaple Ashton, Ystrad corroborated the Inspector's evidence, and said he had only F seen the cow being fed once after he had cautioned defendant. To his knowledge it had been out for five months in the open ex- posed to all kinds of weather. Mr Morgan Williams, veterinary surgeon to Messrs Cory Bros. Colliery, also gave evidence He said he had examined the cow, and had it to be in a shockingly emaciated con- dition; it was very weak and lame in 1 hie hind leer It was really too weak to walk about. He could not fmd any organic disease in the animal. If it had had a reasonable quantity of food it would have been in a better condi- tion. There. was a si<m of wasting in the hind 'quarter. The animal's condition was very, very bad in his opinion, and it ate its food in a ravenous fashion, as if it had not had any for a considerable time. Mr Robert Evan Thomas, veterinary sur- geon, Ystrad Rhon(Ida, called by defendant, said he had examined the cow: it* skin was nice and pliable, and it was in a fairly good condition. The Benoh decided that tli,- evidence was so co^ti*^dictorv. thrv would adjourn the "e for a fortrnn-ht in orrler that two of the rnaf!i" /\lde-mm W. Vcr-g-P and Mr J. D. Wiling ha-e an opportunity of ?o:ng down to see the cow.

CaerphilJy- Tuesday Before Mr E. W. M. Corbett and Dr Mau- rice G. Evans. Drunks. The following were fined for being drunk: John Willis, collier, Ystradmynach, 5s; and William John. haulier, Senghenydd, 10s. Irregular Attendances. For neglecting to send their children regu- larly to school Amos Jones, collier. Mountain Ash, was fined 2s 6d; Wunam Morgan, co her, Bargoed, 2s 6d; and Thomas Morna, collier, Trelewis, 5s. A dangerous Dog. James Courtney, labourer, Nantgarw, was summoned for allowing a dangerous dog to be at large on the 5th inst. P.C. Thorbum stated that he was passing defendant's house, when the dog rushed out and bit him, tearing out a piece of his trousers. Defendant, who had previously been cautioned, was ordered to pay the costs, 9s, and to keep the dog under prcper control..

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RHONDDA MAlftlED MISTRESSES. DISCUSSION AT THE SCHOOL BOARD QUESTION REFERRED TO A COMMITTEE. On Monday, at the monthly meeting of the Ystradyfodwg School Board, Mr T. Bevan, Ferndale, in the chair, notice of motion by Mr David Williams appeared on the agenda "that hree months' notice be given on the 1st day of April, 1899, to each married female teacher un er the Ystradyfodwg Board to terminate their engagement with the Board on the 30th June, 1899, and that for the future every fe- niEue ^cacher will terminate their engagement with the Board at the end of each school year following their marriage." In proposing his motion, Mr Williams said if it were possible he would Ike the motion to be deferred for another month as some of his supporters were absent. But as the time to give notice, 1st April, so as to terminate at the end of the school year would come around before they met again, he thought it best to dispose of the matter then. Mr Daniel Thomas: Allow the matter to be referred to the School Management Commit- tee. Mr D. R. Jones: No. finish it now. Mr Thomas thought it would be better to discuss the matter at the next Management Committee or have a special committee. Rev W. Sforris: I have an amendment here. Mr Daniel Thomas: I only take up the sug- gestion of Mr Williams. e Mr W. Jenkins: Does Mr Williams propose that the matter be deferred? Mr Williams: Yes, if it can be brought for- ward in time to give notice on the 1st April. Mr D. R. Jones: Finish right off, and not postpone the matter all the time. Rev W. Lewis (to the chairman): I should like to ask what is your ruling about the re- solution which was passed last year? The Chairman: It is irregular. Rev W. Lewis: In June, 1898 the Board de- cided that all married female teachers should cease to be teachers under the Board at the end of the school year. That was carried by a majority of three. Rev W. Morris: You know very well it was pronounced invalid. Rev W. Lewis: It has not been pronounced. Rev W. Morris: It has, over and over again. The Chairman: I ruled it out of order. Mr David Williams The Chairman ruled it out of order after it was confirmed by the Board. It was not ruled out of order at the time, but some time after the minutes were confirmed, and that resolution stands to-day passed and confirmed by the Ystradyfodwg School Board. Rev W. Morris: I proposed an amendment then to postpone the consideration of the mat- te until the next meeting, and that the matter be placed on the agenda for the simple reason that it was illegal to discuss the matter at the time. The Chairman said that some of his reasons were very delicate. and he would not like to give them in public. He had consulted a bar- rister on the point, who had advised hi. Rev W. Morris: We accept your ruling. Mr David Williams then proceeded with his motion, which he brought forward with every confidence that it would be passed after what had been said there a few months ago, when the majority of ^e Board were in favour of doing away with all married famale teachers. Why that resolution was declared illegal he could not say; if it had been {declared there and then he would not have said anything, but after several weeks, if not months, it was de- clared illegal after being confirmed by the Board. He did not wish to say a single unkind word against the teachers; he was on very friendly terms with them-(laughter)-but this was a question of principle,and he believed they were doing the right thing in carrying out the resolution passed by the Board when they dealt with the matter before. He would like to know the qualifications of a large number of the married teachers. He knew they had been very useful to the Board for many years, they had been good teachers he had no doubt, but he would like to know how many were trained teachers, and what were their quali- fications. They might say the results of the schools would prove they were splendid teach- ers, ,but, of course, they could not take that as a guidance. They all knew that many of the schools in their district got the very best assistants—trained assistants—from the col- leges, who were equipped with every possible advantage to carry on the work of the school. His motion did not deal unfairly with the mar- ried teachers. They all knew an Act of Par- liament—a Superannuation Act—had been passed which gave a very fair grant to any teacher who had been in the service of any Board a certain number of years, and the moment that teacher gave up the profession she became entitled to that amount. He did not say it was more than they deserved; he had no wish to deal with the question at all, but he simply mentioned it to shew the Board was not dealing hardly with them at all. They were dealing very hardly indeed with a large number of young girls who had finished their college courses. About 28 or 30 of those girls stood to-day in need of headships. They simply acted as assistants in their schools,and he did not see how they could hope for head- ships if the present system was carried on. The population was "increasing so rapidly that this question of dual salaries should receive attention. It was very difficult for one to get a herth, but they often saw two in the same family earning and saving money from the rates as seme of their teachers were doing, while others stood in need of that very berth. Those facts were welLknown to the public. Nearly every school authority throughout South Wales had passed a similar resolution U the one he now proposed. The most impor- tant Boards had done so, including Cardiff, Swansea, Merthyr, Llanwonno, and Ponty- pridd. Rev W. Morris": Not exactly in the form of yours. They are not swept away-entirely. Mr Williams: I tried a motion some time acro, but the Board then wished to make a clean sweep. I hope you are satisfied now. The Chairman: My ruling was on the 11th July, on the same day when Mr Williams says It was confirmed, so it was not months after. Mr Williams: But the minutes were con- firmed ? The Chairman: Yes, sir, but that was be- fore the question was raised, that months did not elapse before I ruled. Mr W. W. Shod: I should* T,ike to know whether Mr Williams means by this motion all teachers, including pupil teachers, or only head-teachers ? Mr Williams: All teachers. Rev W. Charles asked how did Mr Williams propose to fill up the vacancies which must occur. They found now that month plenty of vacancies, but only two applications. Mr Williams: I think, Mr Chairman, at the last School Management Committee it was de- cided to send a deputation to Swansea College to engage as many as possible. Bev W. Charles: Even with that, I can't see that is sufficient, because we see in March 20 vacancies and only two applications. Even if we went to Swansea and engaged every one we would not have enough. t> 0 Rev Thomas Williams: How many married teachers have we now? Chairman: Seventy-nine I think. Rev W. Charles: We are compelled to carry on the work of the Board wliatever our senti- ments and objects, and it is only fair to ask Mr Williams what are his proposals as to carrying on the work of the Board. Mr Williams: There's one of them; send down to Swansea to engage. The Clerk now stated that the number of married head-mistresses was 15, or a total of 60 married female teachers. Mr D. R. Jones: There are very different statements given in the office here. Rev Thomas Williams: Then we will have to find 81 teachers by including the 21 vacancies we have now. Whether we are going to dis- miss or not, we should consider the efficiency of our schools. For a long time no one offered to second Mr Williams' motion, and the Rev W. Morris announced that he had an amendment to move. The Chairman ruled that no amend- ment could be proposed unless Mr Williams' proposition was seconded. Rev W. Charles said that for the sake of discussion he would second Mr Williams. He, however, desired to withdraw when Mr Mor- ris' amendment had been proposed. Some discussion took place as to whether Mr Charles could adopt that course, but ultimate- ly he was allowed to do so. The Rev W. Morris then proposed an amend- ment, "That three months' notice be given on the 1st April to all female married teachers to terminate their present engagement, and that the School Management Committee be instructed to frame new regulations under which all such in future shall be engaged.' There was a grievance, and the Board must face that grievance. Whatever might be their private opinions with regard to Mr Williams' motion, it was utterly and absurdly impracti- cable. To sweep away such a number and re- place them was impossible even if they sent ,to Swansea. He felt about that married teachers' question that there should be some regulations with regard to engaging them just as the London School Board had, and they could then consider the question in committee and not in a public meeting like that. Mr Williams now withdrew his motion in favour of Mr Morris' amendment, which he seconded. The Board agreed to the ■with- drawal. Kev Thomas Williams: According to Mr Morris' amendment all the married teachers that are to be dismissed to-day will be re- engaged ? Mr W. Jenkins: Supposing that notices are given to the teachers to dispense with their services by the 30th June, and in the meantime certain new contracts are to be submitted to them, which they may either accept or refuse, how are we going to carry on our schools as from the 1st June? We have been told we have 60 married female teachers who will be free to leave on the 30th June. That is not what is intended, I understand; still, it is the resolution. Rev W. Morris: You presume that a large number will possibly reject. Mr W. Jenkins: Yes, I do. Rev W. Morris: That will solve the pro- blem then. How can you say they will reject the new regulations without knowing what they are ? Mr Jenkins thought the Board could form themselves into a committee to determine exact- ly what it was that they found objectionable in the married teachers. After they had made up their minds let them put the matter before the teachers. Rev W. Morris: Would you not give notice to the married teachers? Mr Jenkins: If we have a grievance against them, let us formulate our grievances first. Rev W. Morris: I understand you want to reverse the order of things? Mr Jenkins: Exactly. Rev W. Morris: It comes to the same thing. Mr Jeukfns: Ño, it doesn't. M- D. R. Jones thought it was not manly to give notice to all, and then re.enga.ge those who accepted the terms. It was humiliating h. t' t" the teachers. He thought the question had been mooted there as a principle, and he dii not think that it could be mutilated in that way. To give notice to all their teachers with th? full knowledge that they were going to re-engage 99 per cent, of them was not righ+ The Rev W. Charles said that after the first resolution had been passed, there had been a great calm, and they had not seen any pro- tests. He did not think the ratepayers were against the engagement of some married teach- e-j. The objection was just to a few cases, and if they were going to carry out the wishes of the ratepayers they must look that matter in the face. Mr W. Jenkins: We have to administer the business of the Board; that is to educate the children. Rev W. Charles: Yes; we have to adminis- ter the business according to the wishes of the ratepayers. I think the great objection is to a certain number. We have heard that he'e to-day. We are quite willing to do it in th way Mr Jenkins wishes, but I believe if I were in their position I would prefer to have M- Morris' motion passed. Mr W. Jenkins: What I understand by Mr Morris' proposition is this: That it is desir- able that certain regulations should be drawn out affecting married teachers in certain stages of their lives. Atter these regulations are drawn out, submit them to all teachers 10 without exception; those who are prepared to accept them, well and good; those who won't, well, we take care that these regulations won't be arbitrary, but simply necessary. Rev Thomas Williams: What I intended to propose just now was to refer the whole mat- ter to a committee, but if the vice-chairman Is prepared to move his motion according to Mr Jenkins, I have nothing to propose. If' not, I propose the whole question be referred to a ccmmittee. Rev W. Morris agreed to alter his motion Be as lo coincide with the views of Mr W. Jen- kins Mr W. W. Hood I don't think it is our duty to interfere with the liberty of the sub- ject. Our duty is to educate the children,and not to inquire into the private life of the teach- ers. I don't know what these regulations are, so I can't say how I will vote. The motion now submitted by the vice-chairman was "That the question of continuing the engagement of married female teachers be referred to the School Management Committee with the view of framing regulations under which they shall engaged in future, the same after being con- firmed by the Board to be sent to each 0 mar- ried female teacher under the Board." I don't understand that it is binding upon the teachers at all whether they will be dis- missed or not. I should like it to bo known tha t if they do not accept they will be dis- missed. Rev W. Morris: That is understood. Rev W. Lewis: I want to pledge the Board in favour of a principle. It seems to me we are almost trifling with the subject, and if the truth were known the majority of the Board realise there is a grievance in the matter, and the ratepayers feel that it is not right that matters should go on as they have for a long time. It is a great pity that the first motion Mr Williams moved last June was not allowed to stand. It seemed to me to be so fair. My amendment is that motion with little addition to it. It is this: "That in future no married female teachers be appointed by the Board or retained, except those in the Board's em- ploy, and it is hoped the married teachers, es- pecially head-teachers, will resign their ap- pointments as soon as possible." I feel this is a very important question, and I hope it will be one of the election cries next year. Mr D. R. Jones seconded this amendment, for which there voted the Vicar, Mr D. R. Jones, and Miss Ada Jones. The Chairman, Rev W. Morris, Rev Thomas Williams, Rev W. Charles, Messrs W. Jenkins, W. W. Hood, Daniel Thomas, and David Williams, voted for the motion, which was, therefore, declared carried.

PONTYPRIDD POLICE-COURT. Pontypridd-Wednesday. Before the Stipendiary. Mr Ignatius Wil- lianE. Alderman Richard Lewis, Dr Hunter, and Councillor P. Gowan. Serious charge against a lady publican The adjourned case against Mrs Ann Taylor, landlady of the Red Lion Hotel, Pontypridd, for harbouring prostitution at her premises on the 27th of February again came on for hearing. The case was adjourned last week in order that dates might be supplied to Mr Phillips, the defending solicitor, as to when defendant had been cautioned on different occasions previous to the date of the alleged offence. The Stipendiary observed that at the former hearing P.S. Rees had given evidence as to frequently reprimanding and warnings. P.S. Rees now said that the dates which had been supplied were the 28th of November, 21st January, 4th February, and 27th February. Addressing the Bench Mr Phillips said that prostitutes had a perfect right to go into a public house for the purpose of procuring re- freshments. P.S. Rees had not stated how long the prostitutes had stayed at the Red Lion on the 27th February. It would be for their W< rships to decide what was a reasonable time. There was no evidence that there had 00" habitual resorting. I The Stipendiary said that the Bench were satisfied that the case had been made out, and Aad decided to inflict a fine of E2 and costs. Countryman on the Spree. John Jones, a haulier living at Trealaw,late of Carnarvon, was charged with being drunk and disorderly, and assaulting P.C. Diamond at Taff street, Pontypridd, on Tuesday night last. Evidence was given that prisoner on the night in question asked P.C. Diamond to di- rect him to lodgings at Pontypridd. He was directed, but soon after returned, and behaved in a disorderly manner. He refused to go away, and threatened to do six months for P C. Diamond. A struggle ensued, and pri- soner jumped on the officer's back and kicked him on the leg and forehead. Prisoner admit- ted threatening to punch P.C. Diamond. The Bench thought the case a very serious one, and sentenced prisoner to one month's imprison- ment with hard labour. Burglary at Pontypridd. James Dunford and James Vowes, youths, were committed to the Quarter Sessions upon tnret charges of burglary. The evidence showed that they had broken into shops of Mr Mcrris Malitz, jeweller; Mr Hopkin Morgan, t.-l-er; and into the Market, and stole jewel- lery, sweets, confectionery, and wearing ap- rel. Both had been previously convicted. Dunford of stealing money from his father at Southampton, and the other of stealing iron at Mountain Ash. T.V.R. Engine driver convicted for theft. Mr Ingledew, solicitor, Cardiff, appeared on behalf of the Taff Vale Railway Company to prosecute Joseph McMullan, Pontypridd, an engine-driver for the Taff Vale Railway Com- pany for stealing 1 cwt. of steam coal. the pro- perty of the Taff Vale Railway Company, on the 10th inst. P.C. Walkley gave evidence as to the theft and arrest. Prisoner, when arres- ted, said, "I hope you will "forgive me .and not report the case; I picked the coal up on the down line." Mr James Phillips. wno aefended, told the Bench that prisoner was a thoroughly respec- table man, and had been engaged under the Tu'I Vale Railway Company as engine dri- ver for 25 years. According to his instruction prisoner was under the impression that the coal he had taken belonged to a Mr Lewis Evans, a small coal merchant, for whom he har' on a previous occasion obtained permis- sion to do so if he happened to run short. Prisoner gave evidence on his own behalf, and elected to be deal with summarily. The Stipendiary, in summing up, said the Bench were bound to find him guilty, although it was a very painful duty to convict a man who had been employed under the company so long. A fine of £ 2 was imposed,. with the alternative of a month with hard labour.

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