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Porth. We are pleased to hear that Mr J. E. Jones, of Porth, one of the students of The Academy, Pontypridd, headed the list &t the entrance examination held last week at Hackney College, London, and also won a scholarship value JB18. Only recently two of the Academy students passed first and second respectively out of 26 candidates at the entrance examination to the Memorial College, Brecon. Mr Phillips, of Maesteg, also passed first at the Cory Scheme lamination, held at Bangor Baptist College. Great praise Í3 due to the untirfag energies and undoubted abilities cf the Principal, Professor E. Dunmor Edwards, M.A., who has laboured most successfully with his students for many years. Pisgah Anniversary Services.—These were held on Sunday and Monday last at the Cym- mer Independent Chapel, which was kindly lent for the occasion. The officiating ministers were Rev T. Idwal Jones, Llanelly; Rev W. James North Wales, and Rev T. Davies, Pentre. Ex. cellent sermons were given by these gentlemen to crowded congregations. The most impres- sive meeting was that on Sunday afternoon, when the Rev Idwal Jones preached a masterly and powerful sermon to a very crowded congre- gation. On Sunday evening the rev. gentleman officiated at Seion Baptist Chapel, Porth. wihere he again delivered an excellent discourse on Zaccheus anl his efforts to s«e Christ. On Monday morning, the Rev W. James delivered a most tLoughtful and logical sermon at Pisgah Chapel. Cymmer. The meetings were a great success in very respect.

Tonypaqdy The funeral of Mr Gwilym Williams, the be- loved son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Williams (of the firm of Messrs A. Williams and Son), Tony- pandy, whose very pathetic accidental death we chronicicd in our last issue, took place on Thursday afternoon last. The deceased, who was but 18 yoars cf age, was #f a very genial and agreeable companion, at. all times being exceedingly popular amongst. th £ young men of the town, and his loss is deplored by a, large number of friends as well as in the home circle He was formerly manager to Mr Locke, grocer, Pandy Square, but latterly employed in manag- ing a branch shop at Penygraig for bis father. The deceased young gentleman was, together with his sorrowing family, most highly respected as was evinced by the large oorteourse of people and leading inhabitants who attended the funeral with every manifestation ot regret and sympathy, the funeral service being most im- pressive. The officiating ministers were Revs D. Joseph. Congregational m.nister, Llwynypia, Rev M. C. Morris (Cong.), Tom. Ystrad; T. G. Jenkyns. Salem, Llwynypia; David Davies, Bethel, Tonvpandy; J. Walters (Cong.), Clyd- ach Vale: j. D. James (Vicar), Llwynypia; B. D. Johns, St. Thomas. Clydach Vale. The coffin was of polished oak, with massive brass funmiture, and supplied by the father's firm. It was conveyed in a glass-side hearse and laden with beautiful wreaths, sent by Mrs Edmunds, Rosedale Ilouse, Pontypridd (aunt), Rev and Mrs Josiah Thomas, Treherbert (cousins; Mrs Thomas and Mr Thomas, Ton Foundry (aunt and cousin); Messrs Bertie aad Johnny Lewis, lthymnev Gasworks (cousins). Miss Brooks, Ton- ypandy), and Mr and Mrs Wosion, manager of JAck and Co.; Mrs Wallington, Trealaw; Mrs Thomas, Court street. A large quantity of flowers were sent by Dauix, Tonypandy. Fol- lowing the hearse were the mourning coaches, which contained Mr and Mrs Williams and daughters, anl Miss Brooks; second coach, Mrs Evans, Merthyr: Mrs Thomas, TeD; Mrs Jos. Thomas; Mrs Edmuwds, Mrs Jeffery Morgan, and Mr Thomas, Nroth; thrid coacli, Mr and Mrs Cambpedd, RUvmnev; Mrs Phillips Court street; Mrs Lewis Rhyrwney: Mr and Mrs Seston and sou. Po»i*'»ridJ. The inter- mit took place at Lledrddu Cemetery, Tre- alw. The funeral arrangements were success. ftillv carried out by Mr Griffiths, undertaker, Tonvpandv. The greatest sympathy is ex- pressed in the locality for the sorrowm,, femi y in this sad loss.

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Ynysybwl. Temperance Sunday was faithfully observed in several of the ohapels here, sermons and addresses being delivered at the morning service on the subject.. An open-air meeting, under the presidency of the Rev J. C. Lloyd, was held on the square opposite the Robert Town Hotel, on Saturday evening last, when temperance addresses were delivered by two gentlemen visitors. A committee has been appointed, with the Rev W. E. Davies as chairman, and Mr J. Albert Francis (Gelli Farm) as secretary, to en- deavour to obtain a station or platform on the T. V. Railway near rthe Windsor Passing Sig- nal Cabin. On Monday a public meeting was called to proceed further with the matter. The meeting was held at the New Roacl Mission Room, and it was resolved that the lower por- tion of the town be canvassed for signaturres to a petition which is to be presented to the railway company upon the matter. The concert held at Tabernacle Chapel on Thursday, the 14th inst., in connection with the English Congregational Church, was very suc- cessful. The Rev W. E. Davies announced that, in the unavoidable absence of Mr W. Jenkins, J.P., Ystradfechan, Mr Rhys Morgan, M.A., Pontypridd, had kindly consented to take the chair. After a few concise remarks, the chairman proceeded with the programme, which was opened with a pianoforte solo, skilfully executed, by Mr E. T. Davies, of Dowlais. Miss Nellie Davies then gave a beautiful rendering of "By the Fountain" (Adams). Mr J. Mansel Lewis, R.C.M., following with a masterly ren- dition of Statton's "Revenge." Miss Beatrice Evans, R.A.M., sang "Nobil Signor," but being under the disadvantage of suffering from a cold, her rendering was rather disappointing. Mi W. Trevor Evans, R.A.M., who was undoubted- ly the favourite, sang, with great taste and feeling, "Aelwyd fy Mam," which was loudly encored. Miss Evans and Mr Lewis gave a humorous interpretation of the duet, "Tell me gentle stranger." As a variation in the pro- gramme the Rev W. E. Davies recited, with splendid effect, "Trouble in the Amen Corner," Mr Trevor Evans then sang "Mary" (Richardson) which was vociferously applauded. He respon- ded by giving the Welsh translation of the song "Dear Heart" (Mattel) excellently rendered by Miss Davies, brought to a close the first part. of the programme. Miss Evans having opened the second part with an artistic rendering of "Angels Guard Thee" (Godard), Mr Mansell Lewis quite captivated the audience with his splendid rendition of "Richard," (an old Somer- set song). "Hen Gadair Frichiau Ardderchog fy Mam." sang by Mr Evans, was eneored, and res-ponded to with "'Rwy'n myn'd" (Mr Evan's composition). Miss Evans followed with a. song entitled "The lass with the delicate air.' Messrs Evans and Lewis then united in singing a well- deserved encore, and Miss Davies' rendering of "Woman's Way" was charming. Mr Lewis fol- lowed with "The Yeoman's Wedding," after which the four artistes sang that beautiful quar- tette, "In this hour of softened splendour."

Upper Boat. Wedding.—On Wednesday, 13th inst, a pretty wedding took place in Saron Methodist Chapel, Tref.ir^st, the contracting parties being Susanna Morgan, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs John Morgan, Ynysywern Farm, Upper Beat, and Mr Daniel Thomas, son of Mr D. Thomas, the Post Office, Nautgarw. Both parties are well known in the district, and much interest was evinced on the occasion. The ceremony was performed by the Rev D. Morgan Jones, Tre- forest. The bride was given away by her cousin, Mr W. Morgan Evans, Turberville, Penygraig. Tie wedding partv consisted of the Jdisses Anne, Jane, and Martha, 'sisters of the bride; and Mr John Morgan (brother), Miss Susanna Davies and Mr J. Idris Davies, Porth (cousins); Messrs J. E. and W. M. Thomas (brothers of the bridegroom); Miss M. P. Thomas, Gwaelodygarth; Messrs Edwin Mill- ward. Nantgarw, and J. H. Williams, Porth. The bride and griegroom afterwards left for North Wales amid the congratulations of their numerous friends, and the wedding party drove to Cardiff en route for Porthcawl.

Trekarris. The Brynhyfryd Juvenile Choir, under the conductorship of Mr T. Owen, are rcllearsing "Sir Christus, the Good," for the forthcoming cantata. We are pleased to hear that efforts are again being made to restart the Debating Society, a large number having already consented to be- come members. The English Wesleyan Chapel, John street, is being dismantled preparatory to the erection of a new chapel on the site to seat 330 worshippers at a cost of twelve hundred pounds. I A meeting of the Band Eisteddfod Commit-, tee, under the presidency gf Mr Rees Jones, Junior, was held at the Central Coffee Tavern, on Monday evening, when it was decided to postpone the Eisteddfod till February 5th, 1900 Harvest thanksgiving services were held at the English Congregational Chapel last Sunday, the place being decorated with flowers and friuts for the occasion. The pastor, Rev M. Jenkins, delivered powerful sermons to good congrega- tions throughout the day. A meeting of the Treharris (Thursday) Rugby Team was held on Monday evening at the Centre Coffee Tavern, under the chairmanship of Mr B. W. Davies, when Mr Jos. Jones was elected captain, G. Eynon vice-captain, J. T" rv nnH E. E. Fine treasurer. Operations will commence early in October. Home and home matches have been arranged for the season with, good teams.

"Why does the Baptist minister get a larger salary than the Independent minister?" queried a Rhondda collier one day to our overman. "Lwans am weithio yn y dwr" ("Allowance for working in water") was the prompt and easily- undenteod zeply.

Llwynypia. We regret to chronicle the death of Mrs Wil- liams, Sherwood Place, Llwynypia, widow of the late Mr W. Williams. The deceased lady passed away about noon on Monday, after a painfully lingering illness, which she bore with Ghristianlike fortitude. The deceased was a native of Merthyr, had resided at Treharries for many years, but removed to Llwynypia about two to three years ago. We deeply sym- pathise with the family in their sad bereave- ment. The funeral took place on Friday at Cefn, Merthyr. I

Pentre. The annual shooting competition of the Pen- tre Detachment will take place at the Treory range on Thursday, 28th September. There will be two competitions for trained volunteers viz general at 200 and 500 yards, and officers at 600 yards. Also a recruits competitwn at 200 or 300 yards, seven rounds at each distance. On Thursday, September 14th, the Sunday Schools of Pentre, Clydach Vale and Tylors- town Unitarian Christian Churches, hf their annual "health restorer" in the shape of a day on the shore of the briny, on Barry Island. The day opened in gloom, and the heavy clouds threatened a deluge of rain. But our people, notwithstanding, did not imagine a vain thing, neither did they stand upon the order of their coming, but they came. And they were rewar- ded with the most glorious weather and the most enjoyable holiday (or Holy day?). It is to be hoped that a day spent breathing the ozone in "the haven under the hill" on the shelving shore of the silver sea, may inspire us with the resolution to do our duty for another year among the sublime scenery and rapturously romantic cinder heaps and rubbish tips of the Rhondda Valleys. Selah. A GREAT SUCCESS.—We all remember Proletsor Deamane a fe years ago coming amongst us a perfest stranger, and it is worth noting that today be has live places of business where hemiy be consulted fret of charge, en any complaint or disease whatever. Something like 10000 persons have had his treitment and many who were considered Incurable are living testimonials of bis great skill. His residence is 23, Station Terrace, Pontypridd, opposite Tuff Station. where he may be consulted personally or by letter. Business hours all day Wednesdays and Saturdays, and until noon otter dtys. Ystrad Temperance Commercial Hoi el, Tuesdays, 2 until 7.30, opposite Railway gates. R oms also at Ferndak Cardiff, and Merthyr. His motto is: "Actions speak loud t than words." [Advt. 4621

^bergwyqfi. Harvest thanksgiving services were held on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday last at St. Gab. riel's Church, Abergwynfi. The church was tastefully decorated, and presented a very pretty appearance. The preachers were as fol- lows On Sunday, the Rev W. Meredith Morris; Monday, the Rev E. Treharne Jones, of Tre- herbert; on Tuesday, the Rev T. W. Jones, of Maesteg. The services were a great success in every way, and the offertories amounted to over £ 13, a record for the church. Dr Fisher has commenced his duties at Glyn- corrwg. It is with the greatest sorrow that the public at Abergwynfi part from Dr Fisher. Al- though he had only spent two years in the Cape, he had endeared himself to one and all by his untiring devotion to his duties, his skill as a doctor, and his genial good-heartedness Glyncorrwsrites may fairly congratulate them selves on having such a gentleman amongst them. It is gratifying to note that a testi- 'n monial is being worked up for the genial doctor, and that it will be a good one. goes without say- ing.

Abercynet], Mr J. Iorwertli Davies, of Victoria House, Abercynon, was married by licence on Wednes- day last to Miss E. A. Rebert-s, daughter of Mr James Roberts, of the Graig Post Office, Pontypridd. The ceremony, which was con- ducted by Rev J. F. Williams, J.P., and Rev Gwcrfvl James, Pontypridd, took place at the Tabernacle, the Hayes, Cardiff, in the presence of a good number. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr Arthur Roberts, chem- nt, Cardiff, was beautifully attired m a white silk dress trimmed with Maltese lace, her hat beiri"- of white silk with chiofrn and ostrich feathers The bridesmaids were the Misses Davies, sisters of the bridegroom, who were nicely dressed in grey. trimmed with cream silk and Maltese tare. their hats being of white felt. trimmed with white velvet and tips, each wearing a gold brooch, the gift of the bride- groom. Mr Daniel Davie Ivor Hael Hotel, Llwynypia, fulfilled the duties of best maa. After the ceremony luncheon was partaken, of at the Red Dragon Restrauant, Cardiff, where a large number of guests were Assembled. Dur- ing the afternoon, the happy pair left en route for the Isle of White, where the honeymoon is to be spent, the bride attired in a travelling dress of brown cloth. Both bride and bride- groom, who arc very popular in their respective towns, have been the recipients of a large num- ber of costly wedding presents. °

Caerphilly. On Monday, September 11th. at the Tony- felin Welsh Baptist Chapel, Caerphilly, was celebrated the marriage of Mr Thomas Morse Cule, son of Mr Cule, Uchel Oleu, Bridgend, and manager of Lloyd's Bank, Caerphilly, to Annie, only daughter of Mr Thomas Rees, mer- chant, Caerphilly. The bride, who wore a tra- velling costume of petunia, was given away by her father, whilst Mr J. T. Bayley acted as best man. Rev J. P. Davies officiated, and a num- ber of friends assembled to witness the cere- mony. The marriage of Mr Marcus V. Harding, third son of the late Mr Videon Harding, organ- ist of St. Peter's, Carmarthen, to Miss Edith Mabel, eldest daughter of Mr W. W. Williams, Caerphilly, was celebrated at St. Martin's Church, Caerphilly, on Wednesday, September 13th, amidst every manifestation of good-will and rejoicing. The approach to the church was festooned with evergreens and flowers, and an arch erected at the entrance with the in- scription 'Long life, happiness, and prosperity to the bride and bridegroom." The service was choral, and Mr Parry Edwards, who presided at the organ, played the "Wedding March." The Rev Daniel Lewis, R.D., officiated, and after the ceremony the merry party breakfasted at the Clives Arms Hotel, where the dining hall had been gaily decorated and tastefully arranged by Mrs Morgan and her daughters, whose catering never fails to satisfy the most fastidious. The rector, who presided, and was supported by Mr John Morgan, Brynhyfryd. proposed in his usual happy style the health of the bride and bridegroom, whom he hoped would follow the example of their parents on both sides. He had had the pleasure of being intimately acquainted with the late Mr Videon Harding and his widow, and had also since his advent to Caerphilly five years ago had been equally well-known to the parents of the bride and he heartily wished them .every hanpiness in this world and through eternity. The bride- groom, in a short, but neat, speech having re- plied, Mr John Morgan briefly, but forciblv, proposed the parents of the bride, and Mr D. Lloyd, Cardiff, an old Carmarthenite, that of Ihe hriegroom's mother. Mr Lloyd considered the bridegroom his protege, as it was .he who brought him first to Pontypridd some years ago. He believed he possessed all the qualifi- cations which went to build up a prosperous business. Mr Williams thanked Mr Morgan, especially on behalf of his wife, for the very kind remarks he had made, and the company for their kindness to himself and family, and Mr Arthur Harding (the best man) thanked them for their kind reference to his mother, and felt sure that had his father lived to see that day nothing-not even leading his choir to victory—would have given him greater hap- piness. Mr C. Stuart Goodfellow kept the com- pany bubbling with laughter by his pithy and witty remarks in proposing "The Single Mar- ried" and the Married Hanpy." The brides- maids," Miss Myfunwy Harding and Miss Gwladys Williams, was proposed by Mr W. S. Brinson in a pretty speech, and Mr A. Harding suitably responded. The your.p- pair departed, amidst cheers, congratulations, and renewed showers of rice, for Llanddno for their honey- moon. z

As Strong as a Lion, and a D of a Temper." FAMILY JARS AT LLANTRISANT. At the Llantrisant Police Court on Friday— before Messrs Godfrey L. Clark, Evan John, 1 and Samuel Evans—John Field, shoemaker, Llantrisant, was summoned by his wife, Frances Field, for assaulting her on the 1st inst. Evi- dence was given by the complainant to the effect that on the date in question the defendant came home after having been drinking, which he had done for weeks previously, and began abusing his sons, to whom he was saying that their mether had been sleeping about with other men. One of the boys said, "That is a lie," whereupon the defendant hustled the lad about. Witness took His part, and was then struck by her husband. He had abused her in the most disgraceful way before the children, and even that day (Friday) had threatened to break up everything in the home. He had said she (wit- ness) was not his wife, and he was not going to keep her or the children. She could go on the streets to obtain a living. Witness here handed her marriage certificate to the Bench. George Field, a son, said when his father came home he was half drunk. He complained of there being no food there, and said his wife was out sleeping with the men. Witness oeiled him a liar, whereupon defendant jumpoi up, seized hold of him, and eadeavonred to put iiim out of the room. His mother triei to siop kin, but defendant struck her in the eye. Defendant: I have never annoyed a8f-.»e when I am drunk, leave alone half drunk. Ernest Field corroborated his brother's statement. Defendant denied that he had said his wife was about with other men. He and his son were talking of another matter, when tie laito called him a b liar. He then told him, "If you say that again I'll put you ««t." Tke lad repeated it, aad he proceeded te put him, nt, but his wife interfered, and by hanging rouai his neck was put out as well. In pas tfce doorway she struck her head against the p.st. He could not have put her otit for "eke wall as strong as a lion and bad the temper of the d- (Laughter). Defendant was bound over in the sum of JE5 to keep the peace for six months.

-L: EMPIRE, PONTYPRIDD. On Monday next the re-opening of the Em- pire. the theatre of varieties, Pontypridd, 4a4bes place, and Mr Jack Davies, the has spared no expense in securing a first •lass- selection of star -artistes to signalise the event. During the recess also the hall has been entirely re-decorated and furnished on a scale which is certain to ensure the comfort of tfao. pwbkie. The excellent programme of artistes engaged includes a starring eneagercent of the oli favow- ite Charlie Dillon, who will five a selection of his funny SLiips. funny patter, everything being up to date. Miss May Dexter, serio male im- personator ivnd descriptive vocalist; sl)Q4ikl en- gagements of Miss Flo Merry, Miss Wm»«lie. Harry Lowdl, Hilda Young, and the king- GJîld nueen of high class comedy, Ellis and Listen. The Empire band will fine selfecWwi each evening during the week.

MEMS ON MEN AND OTHER THINGS. BY THE MYSTERY. As there seems to be a little difference of opinion just now as to the proper treatment of workhouse inmates, I called at the Pontypridd Union the other day, and by the courtesy of the genial Master, Mr Lewis, was enabled to gain an insight into the daily life of those within its walls. -0- One great impression you gain is the abso- lute cleanliness of everything and everybody around you. I went through all the bedrooms, and no one could wish for a bed better than those provided; the linen is spotlessly clean, the mattresses made of millpuff, costing in large quantities tijd per lb., woollen blankets, and coloured quilts, When it is considered there are over 300, and sometimes in the win- ter most of them occupied, it will give some idea of the task of keeping them in order. At present there are few people in the house except the old and infirm; in fact, so few that it is with difficulty the domestic work is carried on without assistance from outside. .0- The first poor old fellows I saw were nearly blind, but cheerful still. One of them was 80 and three others 87, 65, and 71, and each gave his age promptly on being asked. The old and infirm ward contains 1, beds, those who are too feeble to walk have a wheel-chair in which to very the monotony of existence. In the female side we had a peep into the sit- ting room, where several ladies were seated, one motherly soul greeting us with a smile. Three of them gave their ages as 84, 85, and 87, There is a musical box in this room, which the master wound up, the tune played being "When other lips and other hearts," etc., the refrain of which is, as everyone knows, "You'll remem- ber me." I wonder what other lips which have ceased to speak and other hearts no longer beating, those good dames remembered as they listened to the music. In another room were more aged women, who seemed mostly intent on watching the matron cutting up apples and dividing grapes, the remains of a harvest thanks- giving service at one of the churches. The ut- most care has to be taken that each portion is the same size or there is jealousy in the camp. One of the women stated her age to be 94, and she seemed to be sitting quite contentedly as the remaining sands of her life were quietly slipping away. -cr- Next the stores were visited, the miscellan- eous nature of which would baffle a smarter pen than mine to describe; suffice it to say there were huge quantities of sugar, tea, rice, shirts, trousers, sheets, boots, rolls of sheeting, and numberless other things in the room. It was here that Mr Bircham the Government Inspec- tor, complimented Mr Lewis on the orderly way everything was kept. Most of the articles of clothing are made on the premises. From there to the kitchen is only a step, where "extras," v hich had been ordered by the invalids, were being prepared, whilst in another part huge copper boilers were preparing dinner, consist- ing, amongst other things, of some really whole- some soup, some of which I enjoyed, followed by a taste off a piece of good boiled beef, with < bit of bread, which is supplied by a gentleman not altogether unknown to fame over the Tra- llwn way. —o-- The work in the laundry is mostly done by machinery, After passing through a patent washer, the articles are placed in a ringing machine, revolving at great velocity. From there they are taken to the drying chest, which is heated oy steam, then finished off, and sent to the various departments for use. The laun- dry showed the secret of the cleanliness of the beds and the celerity with which soiled linen beds and the celerity with which soiled linen can be dealt with. -0- I In the yard is a new Galloway's boiler wait- ing to be put into position to replace the one now working. Close by is 'an exercise ground, in the centre being a tree planted by Mr Bir- -L,am, with a seat round it, and a well kept plot to relieve the colour of the stone alls. From there I looked in for a moment to the men's sitting room, where a number of old ,Tcn were waiting patiently for dinner time to ) come round, and the prelude to it a visit to the lavatory to clean up for the occasion, to dress for the important event so to speak. This is customary before meals. --0- Close by are shops for tailoring, bootmaking, carpentering, painting, a smithy, a weighing- room for checking the stores, and in a shed several men, who had long since seen their prime, were leisurely chopping chips for fire- wood, the bulk of which is sold in the town. --0-- The infirmary, which was opened in '95, is fitted with all the latest appliances for alleviat- ing pain and promoting the speedy convales- cence *f patients, of which there were very few at the time .f my visit. The beds here are sostewhat different to those in the house, hav- ing spring mattresses and clothing suitable to the "case" i* course of treatnent. They are the same as used at Guy's Hospital. There is a novelty in the shape of a movable hot and cold water bath on wheels, which can be taken to a person's bedside, who is too ill to walk. In the wards about 1,000 cubic air space is al- i«wed <«• each bed. --0- One case struck me as particularly sad. A» oid was was lying there, who was simply no- thing- but skin and bone. When admitted he was tee weak to walk. Mr Lewis, in speaking an eueouraging word to him, as he did to all t..e .ther inmates, brought forth the protest from hina that when he entered the infirmary he had absolutely nothing in his inside, a kind of apology I suppose for the little extra luxuries the feetor had ordered him, and that he would Mt have been there at all except in the last extremity of hnnguc. Medicine is dispensed on the premises from a wtell stocked surgery, and there are many patewfi appliances which a niese layman cannot understand. In the casual ward, the. routine was explained to me. After being admitted and esnnmed, as to health, the applicant delivers up his clothes, which are fumigated in a heat- ing apparatus. He then has to take a bath, and is given clc-an clothes to wear during his stay: for his night's lodgings he is given food, ltd has.. work for it by breaking a certain quantity of stones, which must be out small emugh to make them to pass through an iron grafing which is gauged. -0- Taking the establishment generally, it certain- ly reflects the greatest credit on all connected with its management. As far as dietary is concerned, I am able to give the daily food supplied, which was ap- proved by the Local Government Board on the 13th March, 1894:- Dietary for the able bodied: Sunday for breakfast the men get 6 ozs. of bread and tho women 5 ozs., together with li pint of oat- meal and 1 oz. treacle; dinner, 3 07..5. of bread and 1 pint of stew. The same diet for break- fast is maintained throughout the week. Din- ners on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 4 ozs. cooked meat, 10 ozs. of potatoes, 4 ozs. vegetables, and 2 ozs. bread. On Thursdays the dinner consists of 14 ozs. of suet or rice pudding for the men, and 12 ozs. for the women, together with 1 oz. of treacle. Supper for each night of the week, bread, 6 ozs. for men, and 5 ozs. for women, together with 1 oz. cheese and one pint of broth. On Tuesday and Satur- day, the dinner consists of 4 ozs. bread, l pint pea soup for men, and one pint of pea soup for women. Dietary for the aged infirm and imbecile: Sunday, men, 6 ozs. bread; women, 5 ozs., 1 pint of tea, £ oz. butter; dinner, 3 ozs. bread, 1 pint of stew. Supper throughout the week: bread, 6 ozs.. tea, 1 oz; butter, i oz. The same diet for breakfast is maintained throughout the week. Dinner for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Cooked meat, 4 ozs; potatoes, 10 ozs; vegetables, 4 ozs.; bread, 2ozs. Tuesday's din- ner: bread, 4 ozs.; pea soup, 1-fl pint, for men, and women, 1 pint. Thursdays' dinner: suet or rice pudding, 14 ozs. for men, and 12 ozs. for women, and treacle, 1 oz. Saturday, 4 ozs. bread; pea soup, li pint for men, and women, 1 pint. -0- The inmates all appeared to me to be satii fied with their treatment, the sanitary condi- tions and ventilation are as perfect as science can make them, and if you can find a master who looks after his proteges more con- scientiously than Mr Lewis it would certainly be to me THE MYSTERY.

Induction Services at Pontypridd. On Monday evening, the Rev J. S. Roose. M.A., was formally inducted to the pastorate of St. David's Church, Pontypridd. There were a large number of members and friends present when Mr W. Thomas, Coedpenmaen, took the chair. The chairman. in his opening remarks said: Mr Roose's real induction has already taken place. He has taken possession and entered upon his duties since the beginning of this month, and I believe that the religions work which be has come to do among us may be done quite as well without this formal induc- tion. Then some of you are ready to say that these induction meetings are of no service to the cause. Well, I am not prepared to go so far as that, because I believe that there is a possibility for a formal service of this kind to prove a benefit to the pastor and the church. For, after all said and done, we are creatures of method and formalities, and we cannot do anything without some method, and we cannot have a method without a certain amount of formality. Indeed, formality and method is a conspicuous feature in the religious life of our denomination, for which reason we are called Methodists. Therefore, I believe in the utility of a public induction service. In the first place, the minister has set himself apart for the public service of religion. Therefore, when a strange minister comes into a town a public introduc- tion of this kind to the people and the leaders of the people will prove a greater benefit to him than if left to quietly and silently enter upon Lis duties and make the acquaintance of the people as circumstances bring them together. On the other hand I believe it is good for the church to be aroused by a social meeting of this kiad, and brought into social comunion with each other, and also meet and hear some of the best men of our own denomination, and meet and hear ministers of other denominations. And by so doing the church may be lifted up from the narrow ruts in which we often run and emerge to a broader view of our religious duty towards one another. I should like to call your attention for a few minutes to the formation of our church. There had been some talk for years about starting an English cause at Pontypridd, and our presbytery, or monthly meeting, saw and felt the necessity for the movement, and in 187S or '77 sent a deputation to Penuel Church to ask them to move in the matter; and we thought then that that ques- tion would be dealt with at once; but the thing was delayed for' nearly two years after. At last, we started some English classes in the Sunday School; and on October, 1878, that ever memorable Sunday after the fearful accident on the Taff, we commenced our Sunday School with 26 in number. During that winter we had a week night peaching service held by ministers sent by the Monthly Aleeting. In August, 1879, the English cause was started under Penuel in the vestry—preacher, MrWilliam James, M.A., Canton. On October, 1879, the Rev Dr Rees, of Merthyr, and Mr Lewis Griffiths, of Aber- dare, attended on behalf of the Monthly Meet- ing to form the church. We were 14 members to start. At the close of 1880 we were 47 mem- bers. In April, 1881, Mr Pugh commenced his duties as pastor. By the end of 1881 we were 62 members; in '82, we were 102; in '83, 136; by the end of '84, 142; and without further troubling you with figures, I think this is sufficient proof that the starting was not in vain; and I may say that we have made steady progress ever since, and our present membership is over 100. We have also paid off some £2,100 of our debt. Professor Parry Williams, B.A., Trefecca, congratulated both church and pastor on their choice. Were he their pastor, he would like a strong band of workers around him, and not to be expected to do all things. A pastor being only a man, and not an angel, could only do a certain amount of work. He advised them not to speak disparagingly of their minister but to pray earnestly for him, be as attentive as possible to his ministry, and faithful in their attendance. If the chapel was not full let them try to fill it to the best of their power- that would be a great help to their pastor. He would like his Saturday nights and mornings to be tree; his mornings for preparation, and on Saturday night to bring his into .lar- mony with the church, to come into the pre- sence of God, so that his face, like that of Moses, should shine with the Truth. He would not like to be troubled with the work of the Sunday School so that he could do effective work on the Sunday night. He would not like to be expected to visit too much. The church should release him so that he could give more attention to outsiders. To the pastor he said: let liis ideals be as high as ever they could be, may the Gospel be preached in its puritv and simplicity; let him oe faithful to Christ and loyal to His Kingaom, place primary things first, essential things highest, and incidentals kflr,pl.ac,e-, t#r the succcss of this church, but let that not be the primary point- f, so muck for the success of Methodism in this town but for Christ's Kingdom. Mav his ministry be a fajthtni and productive one" and may many souls be born anew." The Rev Mr Roose, father of the new pastor, followed, «ni. said 1; sou was the child of his prayer. He wou.o rather see him a humble minister of the Gospel than Lord Chancellor of England, it that i- r(, possible. He thanked the church for givim; his son a and he re- joiced to know be h;1d accepted it. He had always maintained that preaching the Gospel was the highest, besc, and most ennobling work ¡ a man could be engaged in. He wished the Church would pray for him; pray fer him to grow up a spiritual-iuiuded young man, and to prepare his sermons on his knees. He wished tke church every success. ^The paster, Rev J. S. Roose, asked the church it they m future should have any suspicions w-th regard to him to come t. him and discuss the matter straightforwardly. Their -cod deeds were written on the snnds, and were washed away by the incoming tide, but their bad deeds were written on th. rocks, and storms III Ja t, beat on then) without client, for thev were writ- ten indelibly thereon. He bad rt great amsunv ef work to do, and h" had said if St. David's kad belonged to the Church of England, there wo-uld have been a vi,iii- and two curates there The services on Surday* had been well atten- ded; the congregation had answered his call adorably but he vv.-h?,} to impress to be regular at the services on Sundav ,r..rn. frigs. Be did expect them to present themselves at the House ot God on Sunday moinin^E. and for that reason he hoped th°y would not^botber too much abeut dinner on gundav. (La^hter, He had told his landlady that he would do without a hot dinner in order that she might attend the church on Sunday morning. (Laub. ter). ° Speeches were delivered by Councillors H. S. Davies and James Roberts. Rev E. E. Probert, Rev W- Murray, of the Free Church of Scot- land, and others, while letters expressing theii inability to be present were received from Revs W. I. Morris, W. Lewis, and Michael Williams.

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Caerphilly- Tuesday Begore Messrs E. W. M. Corbett and WD- liam Thomas. INVITED TO THE WEDDING. Nathaniel Edwards, gTOCers' assistant, Cray, Brecon, was summoned by Jane Richards, a single woman, formerly a barmaid at Quakers' Yard, to show cause why he should not contri- bute towards the support of her illegitimate child, of which she alleged he was the father. The defendant, who did not appear, but sent his step-father, lodged in the complainant's fa- ther's house for six months The child was born j four months after he had left, and he admitted the paternity to her. Fred Watkins said he was a particular friend of the defendant, whom he had seen constantly in the company of com- plainant. In fact, Edwards had twice invited him to the wedding of himself and Miss Rich- ards, the last occasion oil which he was asked being seven months ago. William Richards, defendant's step-father, deposed to having re- ceived a letter from his son, in which he admit- ted the paternity of the child. An order fcr three shillings a week and costs was made. THE MUZZLING ORDER. David Jones, collier, Hengoed, was summoned for a breach of the new muzzling order, in allowing his dog to be in the street without a muzzle. The defence was that a muzzle had been bought for the dog, but being too small they bad sent it back to be exchanged, and in the meantime tied the dog up. He, however, broke loose, and was then seen by the constable. As this was the first case of this nature heard by them, the Bench ordered the defendant to pay the costs only. CART ON THE HIGHWAY. William Thomas, landlord of the King's Head, Caerphilly, was summoned for leaving his cart on the highway. Inspector Roberts stated that the cart had been standing on Cardiff road dur- ing the whole of the week. Owing to defen- dant's illness the case was adjourned. ALLEGED BREACH OF CONTRACT. William Phillips and Walter Walters, tin- workers, were sued by Mr Wyndham Thomas, proprietor of the Waterloo Tinplate Works, Machen, for £5 damages for absenting them- selves from work without notice, and thirty shillings balance for wages advanced. Mr Coul- man, solicitor, of the firm of Ward and Coul- nian, Newport, appeared for the prosecution. The case was adjourned owing to the absence of the principal witness for the prosecution. INDECENT BEHAVIOUR. For indecent behaviour, William Lewis, Far- nJer, Deri, was fined 2s 6d and costs. I FIGHTING. John Jones and Thomas Richards, colliers, Brithdir, were charged with committing a breach of the peace on Sunday, the 3rd Sep- tember. P.C. Robertson said he saw both men with their coats off, "going for each other. Richards contended that Jones was the agres- sor, but he was fined 5s, and a warrant issued for Jones' arrest, DISORDERLY. Margaret Yeman, a Senghenydd married woman, was fined 2s 6d for being disorderly at Sengbenydd on September 6th. She denied the offerice, and called her mother to prove that a wordy at act had been made on her by other women. A NOVEL LAjrr. John fculiivan, haulier, Abercynoa, was sum- moned for having only ene light attached to his trap at 11.20 p.m. on the 13th inst. P.C. Wil- liams stated that the lamp was composed ef a bottle with acandle stuck in the neck. He had HO proper lamp, and had travelled from New- port to Caerphilly with that makeshift. As Sullivan did not. appear to answer the charge a warrant was issued for his arrest. DRUNKS. Thomas James, collier, Abercynon, was fined 5s for bemg drunk in the Tylers' Arms, Nelson, on ihe 14th August,, and Arthur W'lliams, plas- terer, Gilfach, were each fined 10s for drunken- ness, while H warrant was issued for the arrest of John Prosser, collier. Nelson, who is wanted on a similar charge.

Pontypridd Wednesday. Bel ore Aldeneian Richa«rd Lewis (in the chair), Mr R. T. Richards, and Mr T. P. Jenkins. ATTEMPTED SUICIDE OF AN ARMY PENSIONER. William Morris, a Watteiown collier, was charged with attempting to commit suicitk about 12 o'clock on Sun.iay. the 14th of Alai by jump in tf over a bridge in Berw road on i to the T.V.R. line. Mr Howeil Powell gav< evidence to finding prisoner on the iine on tin date in question. He picked him up and foune his but, was cu: and bleeding:. Prisoner eallee out, "This is too siow a motion for me." Upoi. further exaiijiii.it:on witness t€iMd a corapoHiie- fracture on the thigh of the left leg. Prison- was perfectly sober at, the time, and told h:n that he had jumped over the bridge, P.S Evan^ gave evider.ee as to the arrest 01: the previous day. Prisoner since the offer.ee had been ai the liospiUl in Cardiff. In tG the charge prisoner saiti be i^member ■( nothnii* abort, if, Prisoner's brother told the Bench he was prepared to take charge of 1 > brother unti; he was able to resume work. It,. also explained that his brother had be-n r foreign service in- the army .and that when h' took a drop of drink he was not responsible fo" his actions. The magistrates advised prisoner not to tor ?h drink for the future, and i-drnitted him to b ;i ■ in the sum of £ 10 on the understanding that he would appear in court m two months's tim- to neeju.it for his conduct in the meanwhile. His brother went bail for him, and ure'evtoos to take charge of him. .00'; A PAUPER ROBS THE UNION. A married woman named ilary Jone Z m?ate ,ef the Fomypridd Unln. vvS charged with stealing a petticoat, valued at 5a the property of the Guardians. Pmcner con- r/ 0^.10 go out Of the Wor^ouse on doing so, pledged the rw< instead ot ,i_ v ° p-ft.eo.it ana urooured c.nnk. The magistrates severely reprimanded Pnsoner ^t her to priin lo, 7 <W UNREGISTERED LODGING HOFS'H AT THE GRAIG. Oatberine Williams. 9. Grilg Terrac,. Pont- ypridd was summoned for keeping au unregis- tered lodging-house on the 7th inst. i?« Evans found several lodgers on the pro- mises, who had lodged three consecutive nighta and had paid fourpeace per night ior same. Tho rooms upstairs were in a tilthy condition. In the front-room upstairs a man and a well-known prostitute were found in a drunken condition vrith a bottle of whisky by their s;u<\ A jina of 10s and costs was imposed. AN IGNORANT BAIL FINED. William M»>y.rick, collier, Hopkinstown. was brought up under a warrant and charged' with the theft of timber, tie property of :h.. Groat Western Col tery Company. The case came on for hearing at the same court last WN K, when both prisoner and his bail failed to appear. The magistrates then ordered that defendant be brought up. and his bail. Vvidiiiir> Hetcher, was also ordered to be called upon to give the re-son why the bail rnor-'y. vi.. £ 5. should not be estreated. Defendant now said he went to work instead of appearing at court &ud his bail pleaded ignorance as to his duty. Defendant was fined JE1 and costs for the theft. and Fletcher was also ordered to pay a fine of 109. HO™. T.T(;RC TRAXSrETIRE j) AT LLANTWIT VARDRE. Mr Roberts-Rosser, solicitor, Pontypridd, ap- plied for the Noiporary transfer of ihe licence of the Railwiay Inn, Llantwit. Vardrt- from Mr Taliesin Jenkins to Mr William Sydr. y Davies. Several letters of recommendations 'om inllu- ential local gentlemen were put in. The appli- cation was granuted. A CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTOR. Mr f Rowlands, cashier at the Sfeiropolitan Bank, Pontypridd, applied thuè lj;, child ba exempted from vaccination. He stated that he conscientiously believed that it would injure hia child to be vaccinated. It would predispose the child to fall a victim in certain ways and prevent it from being strong- enough to resist certain complaints, such as diarrhoea, etc. The magistrates granted a certificate. WOMEN ON THE SPREE. Mary Ann Chaplin, a married woman residing at Pontypridd, was summoned for being drunk and behaving in a disorderly manner in Taff street o the previous Saturday. So violent was her conduct, that she had to be locked up at the local station. She was fined 10s. Saran Jane Wetherhali. an old offender, was mulcted in a like amount for a similar off: encb. Mary Kelly, another married Pontypridd woman, said the cause cf her was that she had lost her money. She also was taken to the "eells" for the night TO cool her excitement. The romantic experience cost her 10s. INTERFERING WITH THE POLICE. Frederick Loveyboy was fined 10s ior interfer- ing with a constable whilst in the. execution of his duty. Loveyboy told the B' nch he was very sorry. Had he been sober he would not, have tried to prevent the officer taking hi, brother's name and address.

-;A Fashionable Wedding at rid RICHARDS—MORC AN. A very fashionable and pretty wedding took place on Wednesday at St. David's Church, Gyfeillon, Pontypridd, the bride being Miss Catherine Margaret Morgan, daughier of Mrs Matthew Wayne Morgan. Macsyco^d. Ponty- pridd, and the late Mr Matthew Wayne Mor- gan, whilst the bridegroom was Mr Evan Slone Riclards, youngest son the late Mr Evan Matthew Richards. D.L.. and J.P., kr the counties of Glamorgan and Cardigan, at one time M.P. hr the latter county. Mr Richards carries on business as a ni.vniae en- gineer at Cardiff, is ,m ex-mternatifa 1 iootcialler, and was captain of the Swansea teun from 1884 to 1887. and had latterly bee. a member of the Welsh FootVil'. Union. The •fficiatiD^ clergyman was the Rev U. LL:8a- vies, vicar ef Llanwonno. assisted hy Jesse Evane. The chareh was prettily dJpM»> red with flewers, and ther^ was a eborsFse#- viee. There was a very large and fashign&Mp congregation preseet. A fuller repert will ap- pear in Saturday's "Pontypridd Chronicle."

ROYAL CLARENCE THEATRE. "Ladly G..iiva" is ioeileg piayed to 9-d house* at (lie Clareoee this we-Ik by Mr J-.Im F. Priston's ¡..werr.l ooaipauy. The ia founded on L#rd Tennyson s celebrated gyi and received its draaaatig setti»o- at the ol the distinguished authoar. Mr Max GeJj.. burg. The trained horse Bruhts appears nightly. The drama is weh staged, and manaiod, and should be seen Tty -all playgoers. MtftlL Jeanne Burgoyne takes ihe of Lady .G.m va. The company also imlndes tbe r,,ic"Nraod actors Mr Clifford Kcud; Mr Herbert Hciiisfce* and Mr G. Turner. "ONE OF THE BRAVEST." The celebrated «haracter actcr amd cemedhan Mr Charles McCarthy, supported by the of Irish female iinp<rsu!iators. Mr W. Ctqmi, appear i* *he co*edy drama "One Bravest," which is billed for the C'IITHIT. "ITmi week. This popular play has been enacted Wi-tà great suceess recently at Cardiff and the pro- vnees. an.l 1-;e Mr Ten. Jones, eonsitt-wa himself extremely fortunate in having s^tuwed such an excellent company. The cempcuMk is, without oiubt, ''guaranteed to be one best all round conlianies in the kincdom. interesting and sensational drama is intersMasei with numerous soaus ajid dances, m whi3gSSr Cronin, Master Freddie Malcolm. anr; MissjSehy Florence appear. The following: selectiM?wi9 be rendered incidental to the play — the Bravest." "Tell all the ladies." Darkies' Mas(y»e«u<de. "Open up. "Clhtf^M*- Tung Sung. "Queen's Lace. 'My Coa^j^Mk Lady.' "The Bowery Grenadiers." and' tbe "Great Challenge Dance."

7 BRIDGRND POXY, « UJ O^'i v "SOTTHSO Avn HT'rdle tutes will b' b -.d f>n MONDAY, 0< TOREK 21,d. 1899. Upwards r.f i.s<j m Fr s. E'ltries cl«Ra Thursday. Fep'enb-r 28'a, 1888. 4972 ALFRED A. RIDCO'i fon Rec.