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PONTYPRIDD. JOHN EVANS & CO., DRAPERS SII-AI MERCERS. will make a SPECIAL SHOW OF NEW GOODS FOK. EARLY SPRING- os WEDNESDAY NEXT, APRIL 5th, 1899. THE LATEST NOVELTIES IN DRESS MATERIALS, ILLINERY, ^[ANTLES, JACKETS COSTUMES, JILOUZES, SKIRTS, & LEATHER BOAS. ALL DEPAItTMEN" 1 S WELL STOCKED WITH NEW GOODS FOR THE SPRING SEASON! DRESSMAKING UNDKK COMPETENT MANAGEMENT. 1.cJ' t\ X L r. ') L J.L L. ,f .LÅJ.ÙV I..t: 4652 ^Sp^GLEvuM'^ii^ 'ALBERT': FU1UR. GATE K^VOi f3RS,, «!,»„ WHEAT K8w Praesss. w c a i E8d 1 jS. w F0R leaner Tie. i1! jStfV-r;pinmntum Fines. OigBSllVB piofn Tip hkL_rr" •« -n*- ,-i Kill REGISTERED TRADE MAKK. For Full Particulars address— J. REYNOLDS AND CO., GLOUCESTER. THE POltrrlf COTTAGE HOSPITAL SISTSBSFQIS (SEMI-NATIONAL— Vide Prets) Will be held ON WHIT-MONDAY AND TUESDA J 1899. ..4djudÙatoTs :-L. C. VENABLE. Esq. London; P. C. JENKINS. Esq., Llariellj Rev. F.. GCRNOS JO-NP, Pyle; Mr Evan Evans, Hafod. CHIEF CUOR L-" BE NOT AFRAID" (from Elijah). First Prize, £ 60; Second do., £ 10. SECOND CnnR.\L-" TEYHNASOEDD Y DDAEAR" (llo tld) First Prize, zE20 Second X5. MALE VOICE COMPETITION—" DESTRUCTION OF G-IZA {De-liiUe;. First Prize— £ 30; Second do.. ;E[(). JUVENILE CEOIR COMPETITION — GW'ISG DY GLE:>DYF (0. Edwards) F»r<t Prize, £ 7 E3. PRAS3 BAD COMPETITION—"AT i'lL A" (VYrigltt & Round). First Prize, £ 18 Second, £ 8; Third, £ 4. Marching Contest Open Si-lection, £ 2 2s. Grand Prizes also given for Vocal, Harp, Violin S.Jos, & &c.. A handsome volume of Oratorio ,'t1sic will be presented to every < ondnctor of Chnirs that compete, on condition that the entry is recived on or before the lsc April, 1899. Programmes, lid per post, from Jones & Jones. W. L Janes. D. Williams, Hannah Street. Portli. EDGAR THOMAS. Green Dill, Porch, Assistant Secretary. 4o53 B. WILLIAMS, General Secretary. THE CHIEF COMPETITIONS AT THE TONYPANDY CRSwn EISTEDDFOD On EASTER MONDAY AND TUESDA Y, 1899. Proceeds to the Mirl-Rhondtia Cottage Hospital and the Tonypandy and Trealaw Public Library. CONDUCTOR TOM JOHN, ESQ., LLWYNYPIA. Adjudicator of Chorals and Pianoforte Solos, W. G. MeN A UGHf. Esq Mus. Doc., F.R.A.M. Adjudicator of Preliminaries and Finals in Solos. Duets, and Trios, IVOR FOSTER. Esq., Exhibitioner R.C M., Gold Medallist. Adjudicator of Literary Competitions. Hev. K. D. JOHNS (Periander), Clydach Vale. Adjudicator of Brass and Drum & Fife Hands, J. ORD HUNI; Esq fine Grove, Fleet, Hauts. Accompanists, Messrs. D. LLOYD, Tonypandy, and J. LLEWELYN, Penygraig, Chief Choral Competition—" Rp not Afraid (from Elijah). First Priz •, £ 60 & a GOLD CROWN Second Prize, £ 20. Minimum number of voices. 100; maximum, 150. Second Choral Competition—"Clyctiau" (Gwilym Gwent). First prize, £ 20 second prize, £ 5. Minimum 50, maximum 70 Chief Male Voice Competition—" Night asd Day (Dard). First Prize, i30 second prize, £ 10. Minimum 60, maximum 80. Second Male Voice Competition—" The Little Church" (Becker). First prize, £ 20; second prize. t5. Minimum 41), maximum CO. Ladies Choral CoTrretition-(a) "You >t >ie my Lave (Jfacfarren); (b) G venith Gwyn" (I). Fmli/n Evans). First prze, £ 12; recond £ 3 Minimum 30, i-,iaxi.iiuin 40. Juvenile itioti-" Cyssc,r"a,(t (Tom Price). F')r S.C. under 16 years; no Bass allowed. First prize, E7 second prize, £:3. Minimum 3(). maximum 50. Brass Band Contest (Section A)-" N'rii" (IVriyht J- Round). First, prize, £ 10 second prize, XO; third prize. 14 fourth prize, 1:2 Brass Band Contest (Section Hi-" Gems of Modern Melody" (Wright <$■ Round). First priz", £ 10; second prize, £ 6 third prize. 4-3. Drum and Fife Hand Contest- il Trovatore" (Wrijht <f Round). First Prize. 17 second, S3. Valuabl" extra prizes given to Conductors. Grand prizes for musical compositions, solos, duo s, trios violin, pianofort", and other solos. Programmes, containing all information, post free for 2d. from the 4536 Secretary—G. EVANS, Eisteddfod Otiice, TONYPANDY. aqdis prepared undsr t ?$ OMJ'HEY! WlLL,vmKT M, A "a J TfJEE GOT fiJ TH £ Z JACK?" jj LL VJHY THE B £ 57 EVER HAD FOR UNDERGROUND OR FAMILY V 5 FREE SAMPLES F^m-Cocoa sent on application to the j TROE NLARK pp 0 BRIT.AIN'S B'ESIZT ICYCL STANDARDS TEN GUINEAS. M. & c. j SPECIALS FIFTEEN GUINEAS. Head Office -COVEfgTRY. j CYCLè R K S. I, Pnce Llt i r -e,)il AP1)1¡c:1tlO! I r ;A:;I ¡. 'nR;: fq ). '111 4G30

Ystrad—W[oqday. Before Mr D. W. Davies (in the chair), Messrs J. D. Williams and E. H. Davies. CHEATING THE REVENUE. A Pentrc hairdresser named J. F. Williams w:i, yaniiiicnod for keeping a terrier dog with- out, a license. P.C. Rees Davies proved the case. As defendant had since taken out a license he was now ordered to pay the costs of the case only. TRYING TO BE CUTE. Two Treherbert colliers named Eleazor Jones and Francis Phillips were summoned for be- inr drunk and disorderly at Baglan Street, Treherbert, on the 14th inst. Phillips, for whom his mother appeared, said that her son had broken his leg that morning and could not attend. Mr Porcher (Magistrates' clerk): Broke his leg? Mrs Phillips: Yes, but it was a wooden one. Magistrate: Ha is an old offender and must pay a £1 fine this -time. Jones was fined 10s. A BOYS INGRATITUDE. < George Stibbs (17). a native of Cheltenham, was charged with stea'ing a watch and chain valued 12. and 17s. 6d. in cash from his land- lerd, Walter Simms. 24, Ninion Street, Ponty- pridd, on the 2nl inst. Prisoner pleaded guilty to having committed the theft. Prose- cutor sÜd that when prisoner decamped with his watch and money he also owed him 33s. for lodgings. In consideration of prisonei handing over. to prosecutor the sum of 25s., a sum (lno to him from the Albion Collierv he was ordered to be imprisoned for a fort- night. WONT LAUGH THEN! John John (24), a single collier residing at Ton-Penire, was summoned by Jane Williams f0" £ 3 17s. bastardy arrears due on an order made against him at that Court in April Inst. Magistrate: How much can you pay now? Defendant (smiling): A sovereign, sir! Complainant agreed to accept the amount. Magistrate: We will adjourn the case for two months to see bow you pay. If you don't do fo. you will be sent to jail. You will not laugh then, I guarantee. DRUNKS. The following were fined for being drunk and disorderly. Wm. George Slade, a Pentre collier, £ 1; Thos. W; stcot-t, collier, Tonypandy 1Cs.; Wm. Davies, Trealaw, a first offender, 5s.; Benjamin Richards, Clydach Vale, 15s. OPENING A LAMP IN THE MINE. A middle aged collier named John Thomas, working at the BwlIfa Colliery, Ton-Pentre (owned by the Ocean Colliery Co.), was sum moned for having a lamp key in his possession and opening his lamp at the bottom of the p;t on the 18th inst. Mr Morgan Richards, fireman, deposed to having found a lamp key in prisoner's possession, and also to seeing him opening the lamp with same. Replying to the Bench prisoner said he was sorry that he was caught. Mr D. W. Davies: I should think so. It might have been the means of sending hundreds into eternity. Mr Danl. Eynon, manager at the Bwllfa Colliery, now identified the key produced as belonging to the Company. Prisoner had formerly warked at Llwynypia, and was quite accustomed to the underground rules. Witness further added that it was very pro- vident ihat prisoner had opened the lamp at the bottom of the pit. Had he not been detected,. he probably would have done so further in the mine with a disastrous result. Mr E. H. Davies: He must have stolen the key from the lamp room. Mr Eynon: Yes, of course. Mr D. W. Davies (to prisoner: You knew the great danger- and yet you opened the lamp. Prisoner: Yes, I am very sorry. I did it quite innocently. Ai fine of £2 and costs was imposed. The chairman remarking that such a fine was mere- ly child's play where hundreds of lives had been involved. DECISION TN THE COW CASE The adjourned hearing of the case in which Wm. R ees, a milk vendor, of Ystrad-Rhondda, was charged with ill-treating his cow by with- holding a sufficient- supply of food and nourish- ment was heard. Inspector Bendford of the R.N.S.P.C.A. again conducted the case on behalf of the society. It will be remembered that the case was heard a fortnight ago at the same court when: owing to the conflicting evidence given by the vetrinary surgeons en- gaged in the case, it was adjourned in order that two of the magistrates (Aid. W. Morgan and Mr J. D. Williams) might examine the cow. Mr J. D. Williams now said that they had examined the cow and had found it lame on the front leg. It was in a fairly good condi- tion, and taking the eircumstanceel of the case into consideration there had. in their opinion, been no special neglect as regards the feeding ù. the cow. They had therefore both: agreed that the case should be dismissed. -+-

Caerphilly —Tuasday Before Messrs C. H. James, W. Rees, Dr M ft. Evans, and Jonathan Williams. The following were fined for not sending tLeir children regularly to school: —Frederick Aylesbury,, collier, Llanbradach. 5s; Williarr. Jones, collier, Llanbradach, 5s; Zachariah Beech, cciTier, Llanbradacli. 5s; and Samuel Pugh, collier, Llanbradach, 5s. For being drunk the following defendants were fined:—David Owen, collier, Llanbrad, ach, 10s; John Jonns, mason, Caerphilly, 10s; penry Williams, collier. Llanbradach, 10s; Thomas Stephens, Merthyr, 10s; James Tay- lor, collier, Llanbradach, 10s; Charles Watts, collier, Llanbradach 5s; and Jonn Morgan, labourer, Senghenydd, 10s. John Rees, undertaker, Senghenydd, was summoned for keeping two hackney carriages without a license. Mr James Daly, Excise Of.lcer, proved the case, and defendant was fined 10s.

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Y.M.C.A. PONTYPRIDD'S NEW BRANCH. On Thursday afternoon, the new branch of the Y.M.C.A. at 36, Taff Street, Pontypridd, was opened by Mr L. Gordon Lenox, J.P., the president. Previous to the opening cere- mony a highly successful social tea was held a3 the Congregational Schoolroom, when Mr Lenox delivered the following address: — Within toe comparatively short period of half a century, this great movement has, under God's blessing, spread over the world.Branches have everywhere been established in Europe, Asia, Africa, America, and Oceania. In Great Britain alone there are 900 centres with a total membership exceeding 80,000. Spread over the United States, the British Colonies, and foreign countries there are no less than 6.500 centres with a total membership of over half a million. The South Wales district can boast of 30 centres with a gross membership of 5,500. The first question that naturally arises in the enquiring mind is, "Is this in- tended to be a new church?'' No, certainly not! The Association earnestly disavows any intention of entering upon functions proper to iho Churches. It desires OTIly to be a helper to the Churches, to. add unconverted YCUll men to the fellowship of existing Churches, without in any way presuming to ucrride which sect they shall join. The Y.M.C.A. is then an union of young men mem. hers of all Churches or none, who hold to the heal, Christ Jesus, our Lord, according to the Scriptures. The movement is thus most distinctly unscctarian. One of the most dis- tinguished lavmen, Sir Richard Webster, Q.C., ?.I.P., has said of this great movement that ''The longer one lives, and the more- one knows of the hard work cf this world, the more the certainty is forced 11110B one of the absolute necessity ef Christian agencies of this kind. ■ If a young nnn is to be kept straight there must be someone to guide and help him amitl the manifold temptations by which he iy beset. Those of us who have gone through life, and who know what docs beset young ¡,:(]1, know that we ought with the tenderest crire, without any assumption of superiority, without any touch of pride or self-assertion, to treat such young men as friends, to assoc- iate with them, and to lead them to unite in Christian Associations. The Ministers) of I religion will be the first to tell us that they cannot do as much personal work as they would lik". to do and they, more than anyone, will welcome the lay influence which can be e exercised by one young man upon another through the medium of the Y.M.C.A." It is because wo know that we young men who come to this town will find in the Association benefits and enjoyments, and that which will. to a certain extent, replace a Christian home, that* we wish God speed to this Association— this Branch of a great Association. In these days it almost seems as though men were be- coming ashamed of religion. It. is far too lightly spoken cf. and scoffers too often gain the applause of weak-minded young men, not really bad themselves. Why should this be r Do you find the Queen's soldiers ashamed of their uniform?. Certainly not! Then let us no be ashamed of wearing Christ's livery. Soldiers of Christ arise And put your armour on; Strong in the strength which God supplies Through His Eternal Son. All of us here present, and all the young men who may hereafter join this Association, should surely be proud of having enlisted into Christ's aimy, and far from desiring to hide the fact that we have joined a Christian Association, let us diligently search for fresh recruits, and do our best to swell the ranks. We are here to-day to help the young. All sects and sec- tions associated together on a common plat- form to support a purely unsectarian move- ment. Would to God that all our dissentions might cease, for banded together we might yet prevail* against the drifter, the listless, the Agnostic, and the ever increasing numbers of those who completely and entirely ignore religion of any sort; bus split up and divided, what can we hope to do ? Do you think i a great army could ever vanquish the foe if led by officers commanding great divisions on plans of their own, without any regard to the orders of the Commander-in-chief? The Association we are supporting to-day en- Ceavours to win over young men, and to promote their spiritual, intellectual, social and al physical well-being. The Association should i be of incalculable benefit to young men coming as strangers into our town. Youth is a time when character is formed. When a young man enters for the first time a strange dist- rict he is apt to suffer from extreme loneliness; it is then that he will eat readily of the fruit of good and evil. Temptation abounds on all sides, the broad road that leads to destruction is well paved and lighted, and rendered more attractive than the narrow road that we all wish to take, the road that after many twists and turns, leads to "The great Eternal City, that has no need of the sun, neither of the n.ocn, to shine in it. for the glory of God doth lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof.' May I venture to offer just a few words of aevice to my young friends present here to- day? Put not too much faith in riches, but learn to enjoy thek present. without unduly worrying about the future. A' larger income does not always bring more happiness; the enjoyment of riches in possession bears no pro- pcrtiorj to what might fairly be anticipated; wants quickly beget each other, and from those who have much, much is expected. Sigh not for high places or wider spheres, but wait submissive till promotion comes; only deserve it, and leave the rest to God. The young man shculd cultivate self-reliance, leaning only on himself and God; do not trust too much to the help of others; "God help-, those who help themselves." Leave such words as "can't" for fools anit- children, "Try, and try again" is the watchword of men. Denounce not work as drudgery, nor regard it as a sad necessity; was. not Christ a carpenter? A lazy, listless life becomes no man, no matter what his posi- tion may b2. Work should be conscientiously done, whatever our calling may be; at timps the clouds may seem, black and heavy, but God has never yet refused "the yarn to him who sought to spin." Be no laggard in life's busv hive; be active, energetic, anxious to do your best however humble youri calling may be. Earthly employers are not like the great Maste." who graciously permitted workmen to enter his service at the eleventh hour; and bear m mind that if your occupation is humble, while you may be suited to act a part on the side- scene of life, you might be worse than useless in the front. Therefore, be content, "fo- a contented mind is a continuous feast. e, '1 to think for yourselves. As the world ad vancos you too should progrc-s. i>y nil meadS strengthen thought by stu King the accumula- ted knowledge of those who. being dead, yet speak to us through priceless hooks, and be sure that it is seldom that a thinker is a. vicious man. This is no chance world where trees of fame will grow from seeds of sloth, or plentious Autumns from idle Springs. Eter- nity is but Time's harvest-liome, Futurity tha blossom of to-day, and what thou sowest, that shalt thou reap." Choose carefully thy friendst. and if thou wouldst liave many, show thyself friendly to others, loving unto Jready-handed both to help and serve. Finally^' be courteous and considerate, un- selfish, and nimdful that all Inave feelings that can be hurt as easily as thine own. A gok*» watch or a smart coat will never make 3 gentleman, therefore cultivate good manners. The diamond is but an uncouth stone until it has been polished; then see ho*v it sparkles and shines, and so it is with man. I need not warn you to tend and care for your outwar.i. man; youi see everywhere around you liov earnestly and anxiously its welfare and adorn- ment is looked after, but spare some time a..d effort to tend the soul within, remembering that it is gifted with undying life. Be watc fili ever, look inwards for example, take a lesson from your beating heart that never slackens its efforts, or shirks its duties. In conclusion, trust in God, and" He will ever guide, direct, and comfort you. Has He not said that "I will be a father to you, and y& shall be my sons and daughters," and again, "Ye are the temple of the Holy-Ghost, and I will dwell in you, and ye shall be my people." Cast ye, then, your cares upon God, "for he careth for you." Do not forget God all the week; remember with deepest gratitude that He watches over you every day, and every hour of your life, and that he is ever ready to (fill your heart with that surpassing peace that passeth man's understanding, and is in- comparably superior to all earthly joys -and happiness. Major Hill-Male, on being called upon, a remarkably interesting and stirring address, as also did the Rev. W. I. Morris. Mr Joseph David, Mr C. Bubb, and the lion. sec., Mr Fellows. A vote of thanks having been given for the use of the Chapel schooL room, the Rev. Mr Owen concluded the meet- ing by asking a blessing. The company then adjourned to the premises iir Taff Street, secured for the purpose of the Association, when Mr Jones, of the Maritime Colliery, Mr W. Jones (Water Works), Rev. W. Morris, Mr Arnott also gave addresses. Mr L. Gordon Lenox then formally declared the premises open. It is earnestly to b3 hoped that all will help in this new work which is badly needed in our midst. Subscriptions may be sent to Mr Lenox, thd president of the Association, to Mr Joseph David, the chairman, or to the hon. sec., Mr E. Fellows, at the offices in 36, Taff street. The following goods are much needed and will be gratefully received from any one disposed to assist:—Plain wood writ- ing jdesk, mats, rugs, etc, umbrella stand, iock-ttp- cupboard, overmantle, books, book- shelf, pictures, newspapers, magazines, etc., etc.

QUEEN'S SCHOLARSHIPS. SUCCESSFUL LOCAL CANDIDATES. From the class list of candidates who have passed the examination for admission into training colleges and for the office of teacher, which took placs at Christmas, 1898, we ab- stract the following names of local students who have passed — MALES. First Ciass.-T. D. Griffith, Pontypridd, Cilfynydd Board; T. Llewelyn, Ystradyfodwg, Ton Board; J. A. Williams, Pontypridd, Tre- fcrest Board; J. T. Short, Ystradyfodwg, Tre- orky Board. Second Class.-T. Davies, Glyntaff National, R. Owen, Ystradyfodwg, Park Board; E. J. Andrews, Ystradyfodwg, Gelli Board; W. L. Evans, Ystradyfodwg, Bodringallt Board D. W. John, Llanwonno, Penrhiweeiber Board; G. E. Davies, Ystradyfodwg. Tony- pandy Board; T. Davies, Llanwonno,^ Trero- bart Board; S. Howells, Ystradyfodwg, Ynys- wen Board; B. P. Johns, Ystradyfodwg, Tre- alaw Board; B. P. Johns, Llanwonno, Duffryn Board; E. C. Pickles, Ystradyfodwg, Cwm- clydach Board;. A. Morgan, Ystradyfodwg, TylorsLown Board. Third Class.—R. Ashton, Ystradyfodwg, Pentre Board; D. J. Jones, Y strarlyfodwg:, Trealaw Board; E Lewis, Ystradyfodwg, Lhvynypia Board; H. Roberts, Pontvpridd, Coedpcmnaen Board; E. W. Williams, Ponty- pridd, Treforest Board; G. T. Davies, YsT tvadyfodwg, Treherbert Board; P. D Lewis, Ystradyfodwg, Ferndale Boird; G. O. Jones, Ystradyfodwg, Treherbert Board; T. D. Morris, Ystradyfodwg,, Penygraig Boara; J. Pavies, Eglwysilan, Caerphilly Beard; D. B. Jcnes, Ystradyfodwg, Bodringallt Board; M. S. Lewis, Ystradyfodwg, Cwmclydach Board; T O. Jones, Ystradyfodwg, Cymmer Board; T. Davies, Eglwysilan, Caerphilly Board. FEMALES. Fh'c Class.—G. Lewis, Llanwonno, Trero- bart Board; S. A. Tite, Llnawonno, Duffym Board; E. Phillips, Ystradyfodwg. Ynyswen Board; G. Ellis, Ystradyfodwg, Penygraig Board; K. Evans, Ystradyfodwg, Treorky Board; M. Harries, Ystradyfodwg, Pcnygraig Beard; M. J. Herbert. Ystradyfodwg, Tylors- town Board; C. James, Eglwysilan, Senghen- ydd Board; L. George, Pontypridd, Mill street Board; E. Thomas, Ystradyfodwg, Williams- town Board; M. G. Davies, Merthyr Tydfil, Treharris Board; M. J. James, Ystradyfodwg Pentre Beard. Secomi Class.—E. Evans, Ystradyfodwg. Tonypandy Board; M. Roderick, Ystradyfod- wg, Treherbert Board; M. Grant, Llanwonno, Penrhiweeiber Board; M. Williams, Ponty- pridd, Pwligwaun Board; E. A. Lewis,, Llan- wonno, Miskin Board; E. Davies, Ystradyfod- wg, C clli Board; H. E. Thomas, Ystradyfod- wg, Dunraven Booad; E. M. Rees, Ystrady- fodwg. Treorky Board; L. Hoskins, Llan- wonno, Newton Board; E. Richards, Ystrady- foawg, Trealaw Board; F. L. Targett, Ponty- pridd, Treforest Board; C. Williams, Ystrad- yfodwg, Williamstown Board; M. Jones.Pont- ypridd, Graig Board; E. A. Spraggon, Ponty- pridd, Graig Board; L. Edwards, Pontypridd, Cilfynydd Board; J. M. Jones, Pontypridd. Mill street Board; M. Rowlands, Llantrisant, Tonyrrfail Board; A. R. Borlase, Llantrisant Siation, National: C. E. Proudiove,. Ystrady- fodwg, Ton Board; M. Hiscock, Llanwonno. Navigation Board; E. Blackwell, Ystradyfod- wg, Tylcrslown Board; C. Davies, Ystrady- fodwg, Tylorstown Board; S. A. Millar, Llan- womn. Newtown Board; R. Gould, Ystradv- fodwg, Penygraig Board; E. M. Thomas, Pentypri'd, Treforest Board; A. J. Davies, L;ar.\vcnr.o. Duffryn Board; 11. Rowland, Eglwysilan, Aber Mill Beard; M. Wilhams, Y>trat;yfo;lwg, BlaenrhOndda Board; E. D Evans, Ystradyfodwg, Ferndale Board. j

CAERPHILLY DISTRICT COUNCIL. The fortnightly meeting of the Caerphilly District Council was held at the Council Offices Caerphilly, on Tuesday, Mr William Thomas (vice-president) presiding. The attendance in- cluded Councillors E. W., M. Corbett, Major H. M. Lindsay, Lewis Williams, J. P. Charles, D. E. Jones, Eli Jenkins, with the clerk, Mr W. Spickett. Dr T. Thomas, the medical officer, stated that from March 9th to March 26th. twelvE- cases of diphtheria had been reported, two of typhoid fever and two of scarlet fever. The cases of diphtheria occurred at 16, Commercial street; 3, Station terrace; 21, Grove Terrace, and 5, Park Terrace, Senghenydd; and at 17 and 1, Bartlett street, and 4, Stockland street Caerphilly. The rTc-at probability was that the diphtheria aros3 from the pre-existing t:ases at Caerphilly. It would interest the Council to know that through the courtesy of Mr Bowhill, the County bacteriologist, he found that the culture obtained from, the milk sent away from Senghenydd, and which was transmitted to Berlin for experimental re- search on guinea pigs. they found, after inocu- lation that the guinea pig died in less than 40 hcurs, and enormous numbers of baccilli diph- theria were found at seat of inoculation and elsewhere, thus fully confirming their suspi- cions as to the milk supply. The Council proceeded to the election of overseers for the eTisiiiii, year, and Messrs Richard Packer, Thomas Jones, Blaenant. Thomas Evans, and William Hopkins, were nominated. Mr Lewis Williams stated that he had a decided objection to Packer because he had shewn animosity to those who had opposed him for that position last time. (Laughter). He thought a public man should not shew feeling in any matter. Major Lindsay said Packer had done his work exceedingly well. Ho was turned out on the previous occasion on the motion of Mr Lewis Williams in favour of Saml. Osbonie.He did. not see why Mr Williams should propose Osborne now. Mr Williams: I don't propose him. Major Lindsay: Because he is five half years behind with his poor rates. He was oiiiy proposed hy Mr Williams bceause he was a strong politician, and this cne is the same now. We wa.nt our overseers to deal with all public matters with strict impartiality. Packer was trmed out last time for no reason. I support Packer and Thomas Jones. Mr Lewis Williams: I was not aware then that Osborne was behind in his rates, but I am now. and I would not support him on that account. Thomas Evans has taken a keen interest in public matters. Mr D. E. Jones: Thomas Jones and Packei worked well together last time ,any way. Mr J. P. Charles: I believe I was seconder Ins), year, when Osborne was appointed, and mv reason was that he had previously been nn overseer. He only held office for one year. Lewis Williams and Osborne were ousted. leaving the seniors behind. I felt. then Os- borne should have another turn, but I didn't know he was in arrears; it was known to the overseers, but they did not tell us. William Hopkin was an overseer for 12 months, and we should like to see him re-appointed again, and re-Instate Packer instead of Osborne. Ultimately, on the motion of Mr D. E. Jones, seconded by Major Lindsay, Messrs Packer and Hopkins were appointed for Llanfabon. For Llanbradach, Messrs George Everson and William Hardwick, were appointed, and for Eglwysilan, Messrs John Thomas, Cwm Mofycld, Taff's Well; David Williams, Globe Hotel; Henry Coggins, and John Rowlands. Post Office, Abcr, were elected. The Clerk reported that the balance due to the Bank at present was £ 363 2s Id, and tho recoverable arrears of rates, zC512 17s 7d. The Surveyor reported having received plans and specifications of the proposed altera- tions, which the Rhymney and Aber Gas and Water Company Intended carrying out in the district according to their new scheme. He diet not think there was anything to object to. the requisite depth being there. Mr Corbett said he was glad that the Company were be- ginning to spend money. They felt pretty confident of getting their capital. The Clerk of the litigate Council wrote ask- ing the Council to support a Bill to reform the existing svstefcn of voting in tho taking of a poll of the, owners and ratepayers, by doing away with the plurality of votes, and taking the vote by ballot as in municipal elections, The matter was deferred for further considera- tion. The Vice-Chairman proposed that provision be made for setting tanks or cesspools on Pen- capel Farm at a cost not exceeding £14. Mr Charles seconded. and the motion was agreed to. Mr Thomas further moved that the Rliym- ney Railway Company be requested to pro- vide a footbridge at the crossing between the passenger and goods station at Caerphilly. Major Lindsay seconded, the motion being passed. A reply was received from Mr Hariand, superintendent of the Taff Vale Railway Com- pany, with reference to the proposal to run a workmen's train between Cardiff and Walnut Tree. He desired a more specific statement as to what was required. Mr Eli Jenkins said that the people of Taff's Well required a tram to go to Cardiff about 5.30 in the morning and returning in the evening. At present the train ran in the reverse directions at the de- sired times. The Clerk was instructed to acquaint Mr Hariand with these particulars.

--==:' Queen's Nursiqg Association. — — MEETING AT TONYPANDY. A public meeting wa- held under the presi* dency of His He near Gwilym Williams, Miskin Manor, at the Parish Hall, Tonypandy, on Wednesday evening, last, for the purpose of considering tho advisability of establishing a Nursing Asgocktiio:; for the district of Tre- alaw and Tonypandy, and to receive the report J of the committee formed recently for the pur. pose of establishing a ward in Mul-Rhondda district a branch < the Queen Victoria Nurs- ing. Association. lin? chairman stated that £ 70 had already been subscribed towards the proposed branch. Branches m various parts of the country wore provided ill connectioO with this excellent in .-titution, to enable the working classes to editani the services of trained nurses for an individual payment of 3s 6d annually. J ho nurses would be prohibit ted from attending infectious cases to avoid spreading. Dealing with the history of the association he mentioned that the Queen had devoted to the special training of district! | £ 2,100 a year, being (he interest on L72,000 which was part of the Jubilee offering to Her Majesty from the women of Britain and Ireland in 1887. an i we may nnhestitatingly say that never was- more charitable mission more greatly needed, for the lives of many of our citizens are saeri'.ced in tunes of affliction through mistaken kindness on the parE of those ft ho are dear to ihem. and very often negli- gence in properly carrying out the instructions of their medical advises. Tin; work in Mid- Rhondda has proceeded very well so far,thanks to the president. Mis G. Williams,, of Mis- kin, the wife of Judge Williams, and the vice- presidents, together with the enthusiastic committee, but «ti!i there is room for more universal interest. Those who. expect to de- rive the benefit of ihe-e trained nurses should, as far as possible. a:d ;he oowiiiuee, and their worthy president in su<h a good and noble of engaging for this dis- trict a Queen's Nurse. She will he a carefully chosen woman, who has received at least two years' training in hospital approved by the institution, and six months' I raining in dis- trict nursing, tinner the supervision of the Queen's Jubilee Tn-diinfe. Any family hold- services of the Xnr-e for lie year, from May 1st. 1899, to A jr. I 30h. 1300. Any one wish- ing the nurse to attend her during her con- finement must h tve ii. maternity ticket (price 5s). Any one who receives parish relief may. however, have the set vices of tiio Nurse free. Her services will he available for the families of the workmen and for which the tickets may be had from any o: the ladies of the com- mittee, Mrs William^. Miskin (president), MrS Williams, Clydach Court, and Mrs D. W. Da- vies. Ffrwd Villa (vice-presidsnt: Mr J. p. IVillioyrs, treasurer: and the hon. seeretaryi Mr Morgan ReCs. T-calaw Schools. Commit- tee, Mrs William- t iy '.ach Court, Trealaw;' Mrs Morgan, Whit Hull; Mrs T. Williams. Cynog Villa, Davies, Maesyffynon; MrS Williams, Partridge Motel; Mrs Davies, Tre- alaw Shop; Mrs joaes. Albion House, Tree- alaw; Mrs James. Vi< a rage, Lhvynypia; Mrs Dobson, Cross Key; Hotel, Tonypandy; Mr J. W. Jones, Schools; Mrs Davies, Gelli Farm, Mrs Hoyle, Police Station; Mrs Evans, Tur- berville Hotel, Penygraig; Mrs Lewis (Vicar- age), Ystradyfodwg: and Mrs Williams, of Miskin; Mr Roland Vaughan Williams (of the South Wales Circuit- of London). The Revs J. Young Jones and M. H. Ellis, Tre- alaw; Daniel Davies. E. Richards, and other?' strongly advocated the proposal. fllld a morf cordial vote of Ibnl- was accorded Judge and Mrs Williams for their support. The Chair- man also mentioned that amongst the suppor- ters of the movement were Lord and Lady Dunraven, Colonel Turberville, 3Ir W. W; Hcod, Llwynypia: and Mr Gurret.

New Chapel at Ferndale. FOUNDATION STONE LAYING. On Tuesday the. foundation stones of the Welsh Wesley an Clnpel, Ferndale, which was entirely demolished by itre in June, last, were laid in the pri sem-e of a vast concourse of people. Master Lei,vis Frederick Davis, the eldest son ot Mr F. L. Davis. and Mr T. Bevan, chairman the YstrSelytodwg School Board, performed the interesting function. The Rev R. Owen. Ferndale, chairman of the district, circuit, jire.ided. mid dwelt at length on the connection of the Davis family witb Ferndale, and especially with tlic Welsh Wes- leyan Church. Mr F. L. Davis, on behalf jf his son, spoke of the great pleasure it afforded him to witness this performance in- one of his family because of the- pleasant associations he himself had with the church when a boy, and also because of the interest his father haJ shown in that place- of woiship. Mr T. Bevall spoke in a similar s;lai„. Milslor Lewis Frel derick Davis was presented bv Mr D. G. Bcwen, one or th., oldest members of th« church, with a silver trowel and mallet suitably inscribed.) T 1kvan likewise by Mt D. Hannah, M.E., of the F.rndale Col- lieries. There were also present the Revs T. Emanuel, secretary of the district circuit; T. J. Pritchard. Cardiff; T. Jones, Pontypridd;: D. C. Jones. Mor.ni a in Asli; it. Jones* Portli; R. Roberts (Uobertus), Treorky;! Messrs E. Ttees. n. Pavi-. J. Hughes Owen, and Councillor M. Morris, Ferndale. Ferndale Prize Beits? Band was also in atten* elance. The church 110. been entirely re-buili at a cost of £ 3.000, and is considered to be one of the finest edifices in the Rhondda Vacb alley. Thro contractor is Mr Howell Lewis, Ferndale, and the architect Mr A. O. Evanso- Pontypridd.

Foods and Drugs ct. PROSECUTION AT CAE UPHILL! On Tuesday, din Caerphilly Police Court —before Messrs ( H. )ie W. Rees, pr M. G. Evans, an i .-netfrm Williams—Willia^ Price, milk-vendor, Aber. was summoned {O* sc'bng milk deficient in («,. ier f;if. Inspect^ Roberts proved taking the samples, and the. analyst's certificate shewed the sample to W deficient in butter fat to the extent of 47 per cent. The defence was that the milk was in the same condition in which it was obtained from the Garth harm, the owner of 1-hicti. had expressed nis willingne. to pay the costS of the case. posed. ——.—————————-

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