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EXPOSURE iWBmE SUFFERING FROM INFECTIOUS DISEASE. A SENGHENYDD MOTHER FINBD. At the Caerphilly Police Coort oa Tuesday, reantuA Prosser, a married woman living *t Senghenydd, was summoned 'by the Caerphilly District Council for exposing bereelf and child whilst both were suffering from diphtheria. Mr W. fipiehett, solicitor, appealed for the Ootta- ci. Dr Thomas, the Council's .medical officer, visi- t., defendant's house on the 9th October, and cautioned her not to go outside for six weeks. On the 16th of the same month defendant was ?een by Sanitary Inspector Morgan travelling by train from Senghenydd to Caerphilly. She curied a dtild in her arms. A -fine of 1s and costs was impost in each case.

WJHSDING AT PONTYPRIDD. On Taesday last, at Glyntaff Church, a very pretty w-d&,Ig bok plaw, the «mtracti^^ being Mr II. Salvage, pwllgwwm, and Miss A M- Gamlim, Pontypridd. Tbe bride, who was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr W. Watte, was very prettily attired ÎJ1 a. blue cashr were dress, banned with white aSk, with a Urp picture last to match. The bridesmaid was Miss C. Fletcher, while xr e. jgget acted in the capacity of best man. Among those pre- sent at the ceremony were Mr and Mrs Watts, Mrs PowiaMr and Mrs Summerton, Mrs Bishop air and Mrs Davie*, Miss Gamlin, Xies R. JeaScins, Miss Evan, Porth; Mr A. Jenkins, and Mr J. Thomas. The presents were both suitable and many.

EISTEDDFOD GADEIRIOL PONTYPRIDD, TACHWHDD 27, 1899. Derbyniwyd y cyfansoddiadau oanlynol erbyn yr wyl wehod Traethawd.—Mj'fyriwr. Testyn y Gadair.—Yn y Glyn, Deigryn, Brig yr Ifwyr, Hem GydaddoVwr, Gwlith Calon, Cwynfanus Gail y Fynwent, Amos, Eco'r Glyn, Crifiedvdd, LIef, Min y Bedd, Eiddil, ac Awe! y Dydd. "Gorchfyg^r Pen Peniel."—Canaanewl, He- inor, Gyda'r Wawr, Un o'r Meibion, Llais Prof- iad, Gwyl Awen o Gilead, Esau. Henffychi Well, 13u yr Awel, Eo* Go fid, Laban, Cadwgan, Penu- A, Min yr Awel, loan ap loan, a Rhyd Tabbor. Beddargraff.—Is yr Ywen, Taictes, Trevor, Idwal, Y Prcji Crin, Poeta, Poet, a Chydym- deiwlvHd. "V Cryd" (Englyn).—Poeta, Nortonio, Eiddil Llanydd, Nurse. loan, Brodor o Brydydd, Ad- ltf, Taid. Moeee Bach, Lletdywr, Eigrad, llvroii, Un fit Yno, Un Fagwyd Hebddo, Y IVushao Piwi, Dafvdd, Bardd o Bell, Hwian, _\lhan Fiilir, Teida Wyti (dau), Adgof 2, Y Fam, Joutxiri, Kniger, Kmger 2. a Hen Forwr. CARNELIAN.

LORD ROSEBERY VISITS THE QUEEN. Lord Rosebery arrived at Aberdeen on Monr day afternoon and proceeded to Balmoral. His visit to the Queen, which is of a privste char- acter, W'111 last till Wednesday.

MEMS ON MEN pD OTHER THICS. BY THE MYSTERY. In Bret Harm's humourous poem, "The row on the Stanila. a number of scientific gentle- men are depicted as meeting together, having a little argument, and settling the dispute by heaving rocks at cach other. I have not the book W me, but one of the verses is scmething like this, referring to one of the sci- entists who happened to be in the way of a geological missile: — "It hit him L', the abdomen, He curled up on the floor, And the subsequent proceedings Interested him no more. Science nowadays has gone beyond this ele- mentary, and withal, physical means of dealing with such subjects. With a view of gaining a little insight into modem methods I called the other day on Mr T. J. Nash, Coedpenmaen, wfac was kind enough to enlighten me. In the few minutes I had to wait until he kept my appointment, an opportunity was afforded of taking a hasty glance round the room. I found myself environed by specimens of all sorts and conditions of geological curios, maps of mines, do glass case full of so-called harmless facsimi- lies of blasting explosives, but which had all the appearance of a "not to be touched" kind of thing, as one sees written up in museums; a case of selected books of general interest were interspersed with the latest editions of works on; geology, minerology, and I don't remember how many other ologies. On the wall was a mining engineering almanack; even the pencils or. the table before me had lead in them. I was quite prepared to sneak some old fossil, but in this was disappointed, Mr Nash having the appearance of a man of thoroughly up-to-date earnestness and in the pink of physical condi- tion. He informed me that he taught mining and geology'classes under the Science and Art De- partment of the County Council, and his time is pretty well occupied On Monday he attends Abercynon; Tuesday, Cilfynydd; Wednesday, Hafod; Thursday, Treharris; and Saturday, Pontypridd. The mental labour this entails may well be imagined. The benefits accruing to workers and their work by the dissemination of technical education must eventually prove of great benefit to the community and minimise in future the terrible catastrophies in mines which unfortunately too frequently occur. "The survival of the fittest" theory will be fulfilled in the fact that a man having a knowledge of the working of a mine always taking preced- ence in employment over the one who practi- cally is nothing more than a labourer For the beneSt of those who cannot attend classes Mr Nash has arranged a system of teaching by correspondence. Lessons are pre- pared from the theories and experience of the most reliable authorities, together with his own practical experience for 19 years. And having been through the above examinations himself, be knows from experience the difficulties the miner meets in bis way, and it is with the ob- ject of 'helping the mining student overcome these difficulties, and in improving the know. ledge of the miner in general, in preparing for tbo above examinations, in addition to lessening the number of aocidents, and helping the miner to perform his duty, that them lessons axe pre- pared. --0- To again quote his own words he says: "If Mining is to produce the best results, if col- lieries am-to pay,' and if the preservation of life and property are to be better cared for, it is absolutely necessary that miners and mine officials, should posses Technical Education, and a "knowledge of the principles of science, which should guide practical men to efficiently discharge their duties, and be the means of im- proving their respective positions." There is much common sense in this, and it behoves all interested in mining to weigh up the sentence well. The lessons are progressive, beginning with "Gases met with in mines and ventilation; meteorological instruments to ascertain tem- peratures and ventilating pressures, friction of air in mines, methods of producing ventilation, lighting of mines and gas detectors, mining arithmetic and mensuration, shaft sinking, lay- ing out pit boitome; arching and timbering, methods of forking coal, illustrated with some interesting views taken by the neo-cyclostyle; breaking ground, charging holes and shot-firing, and other useful knowledge. With men work- ing underground, having all this information, one would think disasters in collieries could only under very exceptional circumstances take place, and the way paved for man to speedy promotion by gaining his certificate. Of his experiences my friend would say little. He was one- of the secood relief parties who went down the Albion pit after the last explosion, and seemed to think nothing of his pluck, and like most brave men was reticent on his own achievements not only in this case, but in others where his practical knowledge has been useful m emergencies. Our ehief sent me word last Week that he would be glad, if I had time, to go and explore a coalpit not a hundred miles from Hafod. It occurred to me, as I shook hands with Mr Nash, it would not be a bad place to prepare myself vitfa a series of lesBons. The fire brigade squabble has brought me a letter from one of the members, who waxes very wrothy and frothy over existing or imagin- ary grievances. It begins with the history of the institution for the last ten years. This is a little apart from the question which he evi- ckmtlnpt a mus of verbiage—is most upset about. -0- It appears -a member of the District Council lut week made the statement that L500 per annum was spent by the ratepayers on the bri- gade. This he indignantly denies, and chal- lenges the gentleman who uttered it to give proofs of his assertion. AB to the efficiency of the men, he states that the conflagration at the stores at Norton Bridge on Sunday last was a sufficient proof of the celerity with which they answered a call. At 3 o'clock a.m. the alarm bell rang, and at 3.15 the firemen were on the spot battling with the flames. Well done! I understand from another and reliable source there will be a meeting on the whole subject be- tween the Council and the officers of the bri- gade very shortly, when no doubt matters may be amicably arranged, if conduoted in a proper spirit, the matter will end; and if not, all I can say is, it will be to me, at any rate, THE MYSTERY.

Pontypridd. Harris's celebrated creamery butter redueed to 180 per lb.-T. Harris, 75, Taff street. 4704 Mrs Evans, Eglwysbach, will preach at the Trallwn Wesleyan Mission Hall on Sunday even. ing at six o'clock. The friends of the above place will hold their annual tea on Monday, to be followed in the evening, by a Cantata, en- titled, "Eva," when the chair will be taken by W. R. Davies, Esq., C.C. On Sunday, the morning service at the Eglwys Bach Memorial Chapel was conducted by Mr W. Jones Davies. In the unavoidable absence of Mr Owen Jones, Merthyr Vale, Mr E. Ashton very kindly conducted the evening service, amd delivered a most appropriate dis- course to a large and attentive audience. Next Sunday, Mr T. Tudor, Ynysybwl will preach in the morning, and the Rev. W. T. Ellis, of Abercynon, will officiate in the evening. A sacred solo will be rendered at the evening ser- vice. Forrest and Sons' Photographers are meeting with renewed appreciation this season.-Cam- brian Studio, Pontypridd. 2871 The Rev Thomas Waugh, one of the most successful evangelists of the Wesleyan Con- nexion, is to visit Pontypridd next week, and will conduct a ten days' mission at the Wesley- an Chapel, Gelliwastad Road. Mr Waugh is himadf a living witness of the mighty trans- forming power of the Holy Spirit, by whose influence he waa arrested in a career of sin, and was ^changed from a sceptic, gambler, and rum- diinkeV, into a soul winner for Christ. The: mission commences on Sunday^ with services at eleven, and again at six, to be followed by a service each week evening at 7.30. On Sunday afternoon, the 19th inst., there wiU be a service for men only. Harris' celebrated creamery butter reduced to Is. per lb;-T. Harries, 15, Taff Street. 4704 Early on Sunday morning a fire broóke out on the premises of Mr Bill, grocer, Norton Bridge, Pontypridd. The fire brigade under t e command of Lieutanant Gibson, with Super- irtendent Cole, attended with hose and reel. The fire had, however, taken a Arm hold of tht, shop and house adjoining, and both were guted. Two adjoining cottages were also considerably damaged. The damage is estimated at £ 1,000, which is partly covered by insurance.. "You can see with half an eye" that Frank Thomas ("My Hatter,") sells the best 3/9 Hat Good eyesight is a blessing. If you bavn't it, visit H. H. Gibson, the new Optician and Watchmaker, No. 4, The Arcade, Pontypridd. Spectacles and Folders from Is. Sight tested free. Sarah Jane Thomas (14), a domestic servant hailing from Pontypridd, was charged at the Barry Police Court on Friday with stealing three sovereigns from a house at the Parade where she was employed by Miss Oliver J. Roberts. The girl, after being in service at the house for about 12 months, left her situation last Tuesday. The money was missed in August last. On the same day sue went to the Ponty- pridd Union Workhouse, where the assistant mrtron (Miss Bailey) caused her to be searched, and the money was then found concealed in one of her boots. Prisoner admitted the theft, and said she bad kept the money the whole of the time in a drawer. The Bench desired to give the girl a chance to reform, and adjourned the otse against her to prosecute inquiries respect- flig her friends. HAIR-WASH promotes the growth of the hair and keeps it free from nits. ete. 6d. per bottle, or post free, 9d Key, Ine People s Chemist, Pontypridd. 4225

IJafed. Very serious epidemics of diptberia and typhoid fever are now raging in various parts of the Rhonda, and Hafod is one of the places which has been severely afflicted. Several families mourn the loss which these terrible scourges have produced. Some families have lost as many as two little ones in one week, among them being, Mr Andrew Rutter, Morgan Street, Hafod, who last week lost a daughter thirteen years old, and this week a boy of seven years. Mr Wh- ham Thomas, of Ivor Street, Hafod, also had the sad experience of two dying from fhe same cause last week, Mr William Griffiths the late well-known violinist was another victim and this week comes the sad news that Mr Edwin Edmunds, a young man 21 years of asre. re- spected and loved by all his accquaintonoes has succumbed to the dreaded enemy. We are tmre our readers will, with us, extend there bearbfelt sympathy with the afflicted parents and relations. Many predicted that a terrible price will have to be paid for our fine summer and their prediction is coming true. The aC: cumulated filth of six months has been fester- -ing in our river beds, and brook beds, and now the rains and floods have come, these burst into active agencies of disease. A good period of frost would be very welcome to allay these invisible and tyrannical pests. The Pontypridd Coa.chbuilding Company (prize winners for carriages) are now doing and are prepared to undertake the best class of work in the trade; carria-n trimming a specieii. yt. Showrooma are now open.—Carriage Works, Morgan street, Pontypridd. 4526

Tonypandy. On Sunday and Monday, the English Wes- leyan Chapel, Tonypandy, held their chapel anniversary services. Mr Bevan, J.P., Cardiff, preached eloquent sermons both in the morning and evening services, while the Rev J. Bacon, Primitive Methodist minister, did likewise in the afternoon. On Monday a grand Yorkshire tea was held and carried out in real Yorkshire style. An exceedingly large number of friends attended, and the ladies, who so admirably waited upon their guests, were Mrs Pbscoe, assisted by Miss Pascoe, and Miss R. Jones, Mrs Evans and friends, Mrs Felton and friends, Mies Tasker and Miss S. Jones, Mrs Shugar and Miss Way, Miss Taylor and Miss Gould,, and last but not least, the "Bachelor Table," which was evidently set apart for the 'shy bachelors" con- nected with the church, and their friends, who doubtless required a stimulating cup of tea, Which was not a mystery to us. Yet would they rather sacrifice than partake from the tables which were laid so nice—by the ladies. The following gentlemen waited upon them: Messrs S. Gidner, and W. H. Jones, assisted by Messrs Stocklan and W. R. Taylor. A very pleasing entertainment was given in the even- ing, when the following programme was gone through, under the presidency of the Rev E. Pratt, who also gave an address:—Quartette, Messrs Phillips and party; recitation, Miss R. Gould: solo, Mrs Shugar; duet, Masters Phil- ips (brothers); recitation, Miss Granville; solo, Miss Gardner, a li-ttle girl o.f about 6 summers, who was highly encored, to which she responded; recitation, Mr 0. Buckley; solo, Master Phillips; solo, Mr Drew; solo, Mi Phelps. Both tea and' entertainment were a grand .success. The provision department was supervised over by Mrs Shepperd, Mrs D. Wil- liams. Mrs T. Williams, Mrs Kidner, Mrs Jones, and Mrs Rayson. Tea-makers, Mrs B. Jones, assisted by Mrs Lightfoot.

Trealaw. On Sunday and Monday the anniversary aer- vies were held at Bethlehem Baptist Chapel, Trealaw, when the following min:sters officia- ted -Revs. W. Morris, F.R.G.S., Treorky; 0 Waldo James, Blaenclydacb, and R. B. Jones, Porth. The various meetings were well attended, and the ministers officiating were in splendid "hwyl.

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Peivygraig. The Zoar anniversary services were held last Sunday and Monday, when the Revs W. E. Thomas Davies, Moriah Pentre; Hugh Jones, Talywain (the former pastor), officiated. The services were very fully attended, and the ser- mons listened to attentively. On Tuesday evening, the Rev Hugh Jones preached at Mcriah, Tonypandy. The funeral of Mrs May Naunton, who died last Saturday, after 14 years' illness, took place last Thursday, the remains being interred at Trealaw Cemetery. The chief mourners were Mr Thomas Naunton (the widower), Miss Annie Naunton (daughter), Mrs Margaret Rees (sis- ter), Mrs Evans, Miss Naunton (sister-in-law), Mrs William Davies, Dr Morgan, Mr Idris Mor- gan, Cae Glaa, and very many other relatives. The minister present and taking part in the services were the Rev Hugh Jones, Talywain, the old Penygraig minister; Rev Young Jones, Trealaw; Mr Mr Morgan, Llwynypia; and Rev Mr Roberts, Pandy. Mr Ted Hughes conducted the singing. The Half-yearly services were held in con. nection with Zoar Baptist Chapel, Ffrwdamos, on Sunday and Monday, and they proved very successful in every respect. The ministers who officiated were, Rev. H. Jones, Blaeoywaen (Pem- brokeshire), a former minuter of Zoar; Rev R. B. Jones, Porth; Rev. E. W. Thomas, Car- marthen; and Rev. T. Davies, Moriah, Pentre. Very large congregations attended and the dis. courses were very impressive. The solemnity felt, indicated that the unction from the Holy One pervaded the assembly. The power of the Gospel may still be manifested in congenial circumstances.

Porth. Tbera was held at Salem Baptist Chapel, Porth, on Wednesday night, under the presi- dency of the Rev R. B. Jones, minister of the above place of worship, a miscellaneous enter- tainment, the first of the winter series. We hope the young people of the neighbourhood will take advantage of these entertainments, they are both edifying and amusing. The pro- gramme was as follows:— Overture on the piano by Miss L. M. Griffiths, Porth; solo bass, "Boed Ysbryd ein Cyndadau," by Mr John Hayes, Britannia; Mr Henry Edwards, Llwyneelyn, gave a recitation, entitled, "Plea- sure Boat of Niagara;" solo"soprano, "Catch the Sunshine," by a very promising little girl ten years of age, Miss Blodwen James, Britan- nia; Misa Maggie Davies, Britannia, gave a recitation entitled "CeiBiwch yr Arglwydd tra gellir ei gael;" solo tenor, 'Dacw'r bwthyn gwyn y'm ganwyd,' Mr John Lewis, Bn. tannia; the next item on the programme was aii impromptu debate, subject, "Give a version what sort of a wife you should like to have," iour parties competed for a prise of a Is-best, Messrs Eben Evans and Daniel N. Mor- gan, Porth; solo bags, "Bagail Bafod y Cwm," by Mr Phillip Jones, Porth; dialogue, "Puss and the blue ribbon," by Maggie Evans, Edith Owen, Daniel M. Morgan, and puss (live). Re- citation, "Meddyg Gl," by Mrs Edith Mor- gan Glynfach; it was a treat to listen to this young lady giving such a fine rendering and in such a masterful manner. We hope her motto will be "Excelsior" in the recitation world; the next big event on the programme was a com- petition to men over 30 who would best render the tune "St. Gannon," eight sang, the prize was divided between Mr Thomas W. Rees, Forth, and Mr John Lewis, Britannia; Mr John Jones, Llwyneelyn, gave a recitation in his inimitable style, entitled "Simon Llwyn o'r Fatty," he was encored ,and gave the Auction- eer;" solo alto, "Un Ffydd, Un Bedydd," by Miss Sarah Evane, Britannia, sang very nice for a little child; a recitation, "Y Groes DduJ" was given by the world-renowned Miss Gwen Williams, Treherbert, now of Porth; Mr Phil- lip Jones, gave an excellent rendering of that well known bass solo, "Y Cymro Dewr;" impromptu speech, subject, "Give the history 0\ your life," ten competed—best, J. D. Mor- gan (Alawydd Tawe), Porth. To bring a most enjoyable meeting to an end Miss Maggie Jen- kins, Porth, sang the solo of "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau," and the audience joining in the chorus. The adjudicators were as follows:— Prose, Rev R. B. Jones; music, Messrs W. B. Thomas and Phillip Jones, Porth; accompan- ist, Miss L. M. Griffiths, Berth; secretary, Mr Thomas Evans, A.C., Salem Cottage. The winners of the various prizes were kind enough to return the money to the committee. We hope this spirit of generosity will prevail throughout the winter series. The Methodists worshipping at Galfiaria Chapel, Porth, held their annual tea party on Thursday last, which was followed in the even- ing by a miscellaneous entertainment, under the presidency of Mr David Davies, Porth. The tables were presided over by the following ladies:—Mrs Davies, Bank Villa; Mrs Davies, Birchgrove; Mrs and Miss Richards, Britan- nia; Misses Davies and Williams, Ynyshir road; Mrs and Miss Edmunds, Cymmer; Mrs ar.d Miss Davies, Cross street; Mrs Thomas, and Miss Williams, Cymmer; Mrs Jones, Cross street, and Miss Williams, Birchgrove. -11 the entertainment the following took part in singing, reciting, etc.: Band of Hope, Misses M. A. Davies, Mabel Price, Annie Thomas, Florrie Jones, À. M. Thomas, Maud Evans, H. Edwards, M. E. Morgan, M. Williams, M. Thomas, A. Jones, Miss Thomas, May Thomas, M. Humphreys, M. A. Williams, J. Thomas, Miss Williams, B. Rogers, Miss Rosser, Sophia and Jenny Williams, and Messrs Martin Ed- munds, Edgar Thomas, David Lewis, and C. Edmunds, Tommy Hughes, J. R. Thomas, B Williams, J. E. Thomas, J. Richards, Da- vies, and E. T. Evans. A most enjoyable evening was spent. On Sunday and Monday, the anniversary services were held at Seion Baptist Chapel, Porth, when the Reva T. T. Jones, Cardiff, W. Morris, F.R.G.S., Treorchy, D. S. Davies, Llan- dybie, and T. Idwal Jones, Llanelly officiated. The meetings, especially on Sunday, were well attended, the Sunday afternoon meeting was actually crowded. The preachers were in their best hwyl. After the Sunday evening meeting a. candidate for membership stayed in the soc- iety. The Rev. Idwal Jones came to the meet- ing to show his interest in the place he has ad- opted for his future labour. He will soon be settled as minister of this church. This large and prosperous district demands the greatest energy to ensure prosperity. The m tings hod been precluded by a week of meetings. One thins however, betraped inCQnsjsncy on the part of some of the most t1Ii.bniastc- prater meeting men. After ail their opportunity for the Miccess of the Gospel, with special reference these particular services, their careless, in- different. and callous ma.nner of listening to the sermon had a tendency to counteract- the dis- course and obstruct its saving effect.

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Ystrad ondda. At Bodringallt Independent Chapel on Wed- nesday, the Rev. T. T. Davies, D.D., deliver- ed a lecture on the "Peculiarities of the Welsh Language." The lecture was given under thft auspices of the newly started branch of the Cymmrodorion Society, which already possess- es 50 members, and 15 more were enrolled that night. The chair was occupied by Nathan Wyn.

Geili. On Thursday evening a successful Eisteddfod was held in Bethany English Calvinistic Metho- dise Chapel, Gelli, Rhondda, under the pre- sidency of the Rev J. W. Mathews. The win- i ers were: -Alto solo, Master Tommy Lewis, Ten; quartette, Mr Bennett and party, Gelli; soprano solo, Miss Maggie Edwards, Treorky; recitation, Miss AHce Gale; part song, Treorky party, conductress, Miss Penina Thomas; bari-- tone solo, divided between Messrs W. Davies, Joseph Davies, and James Evans, Ton; juve- ialle contest, Station Road Choir, Treorky; essay, divided between Mr D. Yorath (Bos Hafod) and "Joseph," whose name did not tran- spire; double quartette, Mr Bennett and party; alliterative competition for children under 12 years of age, best, Miss Maggie Price, and Misses Vena Mathews and Eben Burford were given each a consolation prize; impromp- 'u speech, Mr William Bartlett, Ton; choral contest, "This is the Day" Station Road choir, Treorky.

Treorky. At the Workmen's Institute on Saturday Mr David Roberts, late overman at the Dare (Ocean) Colliery, Treorky, was presented with a gold watch, chain, and pendant by workmen and friends on the occasion of his leaving for Tredegar to take up a position under Mr A. S. Tallis, M.E., late of Dare Colliery, who ..09 been appointed general manager of the Trede- .ir Coal and Iron Company.

Caerphilly. On Sunday, the 5th inst., a pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Martin's Church. The contracting parties were Miss Maggie J. Tay- lor, second daughter of Mr Walter Taylor, Station Terrace, Caerphilly, and Mr Ernest E. Beasley, architect, London. The wedding party entered the church soon after 9 a.m. The Rev Daniel Lewis was the officiating clergy- man, Mr Sam Baston acting as best man, and Miss Gwen Taylor (sister of the bride) and Miss Annie Yorath (cousin) aa bridesmaids. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked very pretty in her wedding costume of blue, with grey hat. After the ceremony a re- ception was held at the bride's home, after which the happy couple left for Newport, thence to London. The presents were both numerous and useful.

Lianbradack. On Saturday evening last, a most successful literary and musical entertainment was given it Moriah Calvinistic Methodist vestry-room, under the presidency of Mr Thomas Rees, Glen- View Terrace, the secretarial duties were per- formed by Mr H. C. Rees, High street; Mr William Jones, cashier, acting as adjudicator on the competitions. Recitations were given by Miss M. Davies, Mr D. Rees, Miss S. Thomas, Messrs Dl. Davies, Thoe. Williams; songs by Miaaes Blodwen Reea, Mattie Rees, Messrs Phillip Skym, William Evans, and David Rees, duets by Messrs W. Evans and Samuel Thomas, axd by Miss May Rees and Johnny Rees, and a party, under the conductorship of Mr Samuel Thomas sang twice in beautiful style a.nd taste. Iupromptu speech competition; a large num- bar entered the arena, the subject being Coal winner, Mr Thomas Williams, High streev Competition in answering questions put to the competitors at the time; the successful com- petitor was Mr John Jones, Grove Place. A most enjoyable evening was spent, and the meeting was brought to a close by the whole audience singing a congregational tune. Votes of thanks was proposed and carried unanimously t.) Mr Rees for presiding so ably.. On Monday last the quarterly meeting of the member of the Co-operative Society was held at Moriah Vestry room (kindly lent for the occasion) under the presidency of Mr John Coxon, the secretarial duties ably performed by Mr S. Thomas, Peneerrig street. This meeting was also the annual meeting of the Society; it waa inaugurated twelve months ago, and the fourth quarter report and balance-sheet was presented, and showed a most satisfactory posi- tion of the Society, Considering that the Society is but young, and that the first quarter's returns showe an adverse balance, it speaks well of the present manager, Mr T. Davies, and of the Management Committee's devotion aad ettention to the work of the Society. A divi- dend of 28 in the £ was declared, and £8 Os 7d put in the reserve fund. Amount of net sales during the last quarter (which was only twelve weeks) was L355 19s 3d; value of stock at the end of October, £134 13s 3d, and a share capital of £ 129 4s 6d. The election of officers next took place. Chairman for the current year, Mr James Dole; vice- chairman, Mr William Bassett; the secretary was unanmously re-elected; treasurer, Mr Wil- liam Jones, cashier; committee-men, Messrs John Coxon, William Westhead, Richard Owen, W H. Davies, W. Llewelyn, W. Wilcox, Charles Shaw, William Williams, David John, Thomas Skyrme, and Edwin Williams. A very hearty vote of thanks was tendered to the re- tiring chairman for his valuable services as chairman of the committee for the past year. Mr Coxon, in suitable terms, acknowledged the vote, and expressed the hope to see the Society increasing in wealth, and especially in influence for good on the working men of the place. He prophesied a grand future for their young Society.

THE REPRESENTATION OF MERION- ETHSHIRE. The wGoleuad" announces that Mr O. M. Ecwards has decided to give up his seat in the House of Commons at the end of the present Parliament. It is understood that a letter con- ta ring this announcement has been forwarded tu Dr Edward Jones, chairman of the Liberal Association, and that a meeting of the Exeou- •e Committee will be held early to consider •h; matter. Pressure of professional duties is stated to be the reason which induces Mr Ed- "ards to abandon politics.

FROM LADYSMITH HOME AGAIN. An extraordinary story was told at Liver- pool Police Court on Monday by John Simpson, belonging to Fleetwood, charged with deserting from the Liverpool Regiment. Prisoner, who gave himself up to the police, said he deserted from the ranks at Ladysmith on September 16, tramping from there 1.9 Durban, where he Eold his khaki uniform to the Kaffirs and ob- tained civilian clothes. He then worked his presage home on a steamer. Prisoner was or. dered to be handed over to a military escort.

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Caerphilly -Tuesday Before Messrs David Davies, William Thomas and Dr Maurice G. Evans. Margaret Flicker, a married woman of Seng- hf-nydd, was summoned by Mrs Jane Prince, ifeiighenydd, for assault on the 26th ult. De- fendant was fined Is and costs, and bound over to keep the peace. A similar charge was preferrred by Louisa Caldwell, Llanbradach, against Bella Haines, a girl of 14. There was a cross-summons, and both were bound over to keep the peace and fined Is and costs each. Solly Green, a Pontypridd pediar, was charged with hawking without a licence. P.S Williams stated that he saw defendant selling his wares at Nelson on the 6th inst. He was I uiable to produce a licence. Defendant said he thought Jews were allowed to hawk without a licence, the same as the Scotch. He was merely calling for orders. He was, neverthe- 1-jjt, fined 108 and costs. Thomas Porter, William Hope, Frank Bee- cham, Thomas Lewis, Samuel Bowen, and Albert Newman, lads from Nelson, were sun' ironed for obstructing the footway at Nelson on Sunday, the 30th ult. P.C. Jones said he had frequently cautioned the boys not to ob- struct the pavement. On the Sunday in ques. tion he warned them about 5.30 p.m. They ten went away, bat returned in half-an boa" and played "oock-a-loorum"—(laughter)—and were a source of annoyanoe to passers by. Por- ter was always a ringleader. All the defen- dants were fined Is and costs each. Frank Hyam, oollier, Llanbradach, was finea 10s for keeping an unmuzzled and unlicensed dog. Mary Baniday, a married woman of LJan- bradach, was summoned by Isaac Jones, 14, Charles street, Llanbradach, for doing wilful dairev. Defendant left her child at com- plainant's house an the 29th nit., and that night retumed the worse for drink. Complainant locked the door against her, and she then broke the window and threw a firestand about. De- fendant had to pay Is and costs. The following wwe fined for offences against the muzzling order: -William T. Lewis, Caer- philly; William Morgan, contractor, Caer- philly; William J. Hopkins, mason, Pengam; Evan Richards, collier, Caerphilly; Evan Da- vies, collier, Senghenydd; William Trew, col- lier, Caerphilly; James Dowling, greengrocer, Pwllypant; Edward James, collier, Llanbrad- ach; and John Thomas, enginedriver, Caer- philly. Alfred Mansbridge, Deri; David Davies, Gelligeer; Thomas Morris, Gilfach; and Alfred Millichap, Senghenydd, were each fined 10s for drunkenness. Daniel Parcel and James Wynn, Llanbrad- ach, were charged with committing a breach of the peace on the highway. P.C. Jones proved the case, and defendants were fined 10s each. Fred Price, labourer, Caerphilly, was charged with stealing pears from the shop of Mr Wm. Hopkins, Caerphilly. Defendant called at the shop for cockles, and when the little girl be- hmd the counter went to fetch her mother to serve him, he placed the pears in his pocket. P.C. Lee saw the affair, and asked defendant for his name. He replied, "Thee bisnt goin' to make a case o' this, oot? Theesb do the same tbeeself if tbee had the chance." Lee ignored his request, and summoned him, with the result that Price was fined 20s.

--+- Pontypridd-Wednesday. Before the Stipendiary, Dr Hunter, and Aid. Richard Lewis and Ald. W. H. Matthias. TRANSFER OF HOTEL LICENCE REFUSED. Mr James Phillips, solicitor, Pontypridd, applied for the transfer of the licence of the Red Lion Hotel, Pontypridd, from the present occupier, Ann Taylor, recently adjudged a bankrupt, to her son, John Taylor, a single man, 29 years of age. Supt. Coles said he wished to oppose the transfer on the ground thai the son was not a fit person to take charge of the house. He called P.C. Rees, who stated that the applicant had assitted his "mother in the management of the house for the put 12 months, daring which time it had been badly managed. On many occasions he had watched the police approaching the hotel and turned prostitutes out of the hotel shortly before their arrival. The landlady had been convicted re- cently for harbouring prostitutes. The licence was refused.. THE DOG AGAIN! For allowing his dog to wander unmuzzled, Mi J. W. John, member of the Pontypridd School Board, was fined 5s; so also were David Richards, Cilfynydd; Jane Davies, dpen- maen; and Henry Stephens, Pontypridd. JOKING WITH A CONSTABLE. Charles Chester, labourer. Tylorstown, was summoned for being on licensed premises at Pontypridd during prohibited hours. He told t"e constable he had come down to. buryhiø mcther-in-law, but she was not dead yet. De- fendant now expressed his sorrow, and was fined 10s. QUARRELSOME COLLIERS. Henry Jones, Lewis Jones, Hugh Burly, and William Gibbon, Cilfynydd, colliers, were sum- moned for being drunk and fighting at the Cil- fynydd Hotel, on the 30th ult. Lewis Jones, who did not appear, and against whom there were frequent previous convictions, was fined £1; Henry Jones, and Hurley, 10s; and Gib- bon, who admitted being drunk, only 5s. CHEAP NIGHT S LODGING. A Pontypridd mason, known as John Ryan, appeared charged with being drunk and dis- orderly on the previous Monday. Constable Walkley said he positively refused to give any account of himself other than that he was lor king for lodgings. He was accommodated ¡I t the police cells. Defendant now said he was taken in" before be knew where he was. The Stipendiary jocularly remarked that he ought tc pay something for his night's lodgings. (Laughter). However, they did not charge hire anything that time. He would have tc pay Co for being drunk. ROBBING HIS EMPLOYER. John Young, Bridge street, Pontypridd, lata manager for Richard Brinton Temperance drink manufacturer, was charged with stealing several bottles of concentrated drink juices, three jars, a saw, and other carpenters' tools, valued at El 15s 8d. Prisoner, it appeared, kept a branch establishment at his premises for Mr Brinton, which was managed kttely by his wife. They, however, gave up the manage- ment ,and after he had quitted the premises the goods mentioned were found missing. Prisoner, who was defendant by Mr James Phil- lips, Pontypridd, pleaded guilty, and was fined L2 or a month. The money was paid. SALVATIONIST QUARREL WITH HIS NEIGHBOUR. A Salvation Army man named George Bar- lett, of Hopkinetown, was summoned by hia neighbour, Mrs Mary Farnham, for assault on t, previous Tuesday. It appeared that Barret went to Mrs Farnham's house to enquire what she bad to say about has wife. An alteroatrea took place on the door step, which eneded in Barrett striking Mrs Farnham on the jaw with his hand. Mrs Martin, another neighbour, de- pcsed to seeing the blow struck. Defendant elected to give evidence, and swore that Mrs Farnham struck him on the shoulder several times. He put his hand up to defend himself, and it came in contact with Mrs Famham's jaw. Mrs Farnham said she was struck until she hardly knew where she was. Defendant was ordered to pay the costa of the case, 14s 6d, and was bound over in a sum of JS5 to keep the peace for six months. A FIERCE "BRITON." George Briton (30), collier, Cymmer, was biought up in custody by P.C. Lnoas, Porth, and charged with being drunk and disorderly and assaulting him the previous day at Cymmer. Lucas said he had experienced great difficulty m handcuffing his man because be behaved so violently. Both had a tussle on the ground before he succeeded in doing so. Briton, who was fined jEl, said be remembered nothing about it. He did not think be had acted like the con- stable had said.

THE SOLDIERS' FUND. APPEAL BY COLONEL QUIRE AT HOPKINSTOWtn. At the Workman's Hall, Hopkinstown, on Tuesday evening, Colonel Quirk, of the 41st Welsh Regiment, accompanied by Major Hill- Male, Pontypridd, and Colour-Sergeant Mur- phy. made an appeal to the workmen of the Great Western Colliery for help on behalf of the wives and children of the soldiers out in the Transvaal. The chair was taken by Mr Ben Davies, miners' agent, and there "was a fine attendance, considering the boisterous state of the weather. Sergeant Murphy opened by ex- plaining the object of the meeting, and in the course of his address made a most stirring end patriotic appeal on behalf of the wives and children left behind by the brave men who had gone ouit to fight for their Queen and country. The Colonel -said he ventured to think the cause was a deserving one, and probably they had all read his appeal in the papers. The Welsh regiment went off on Saturday, and every Welshmen wished them God-speed. (Cheers). For the wives left behind the Gov- ernment provided 8d per day. and W for each child, and each wife also received 3s 6d a week from their husbands, which meant 10s 6d per week. This amount probably all would agree was not quite sufficient, therefore they were entitled to some consideration at home. Per- haps be might say without any egotism that whenever an explosion had occurred1 in the South Wales coalfield, he had always sugges- ted a levy of 6d upon each soldier in the Welsh Regiment, and they had each time responded to a man most heartily and willingly. (Cheers). Now he only asked in return tliat they should act their part in the present crisis. Major Hill-Male then addressed the meetjfig, and said he did not fear the result of r,"Ip n" y appeal made by the Colonel that nJg.jt. H.I 24- yearn had been wasted amongst tiieni if they did not bring forth a hearty res rse In the right way. (Applause). He os ceifikin that in the hour of affliction the Western Col- liery would come forward and do their duiy nobly, as Welshmen had always done. and too Colonel would have no cause to be ashamed of ifie subscription in the district. Ultimately it was proposed and seconded, that the Weir-ern Colliery make a hand- some financial response to the appeal made that evening, and carried unanimously.

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