The Pontypridd Chronicle and Workman's News

BUSINESS ADDRESSES. SI'Ja./& s CSP/o\vv /&> «.° S x^1 <& /c& ycM" /> //>:# PHILLIP R. JAMES, PONTYPRIDD AND RHONDDA VALLEY 3ill Poster and Town Crier, TRE(I J.KY. tENTS ALL THE PRINCIPAL POSTING STATIONS IN PONTYPRIDD AND RHONDDA VALLEY. Horte and Trap kept for hire. Pianoforte on hire. Branch Office 6, Chnrch-street, Pontypridd. KERNICK'S 4% VEGETABLE PILLS. If you suffer from Head-Aches, Bilious or Liver Complaints, Indigestion, Costiveness, Rheumatism, or Tic-Doloreux, try KERNICKS VEGETABLE PILLS. They are easy to swallow, being very small; require no confinement indoors, strengthen the lystem, and have been tried by thousands, who pro- nounce them to be the best Medicine in the World. TESTIMONIAL from J. BALBIRNIE, Esq., M.A., M.D., Lecturer on "Physiology," Author of "A Treatise on the Turkish iiath," &0. I have examined the Pills known as I Kernick's Vegetable Pills. I certify their composition to be purely Vegetable; I have also tried their effect, and consider them one of the BEST APERIENT PILLS FOR CONSTIPATED HABITS THAT I KNOW OF. (Signed) JOHN BALBIBNII, M.A., M.D." THOTJ8AND8 of other Testimonials, equally gratifying, might b« published. KERN ICK'S PILLS give energy to the system, need no special rules with regard to diet, and are universally declared to be the best Medicine of the kind ever discovered. Bold in Boxes at 2s 9d., Is lid., and 71d. each, by most respec. table Chemists and Druggists in England and the Colonies, with Directions for restoring and preserving health. I*T T C S VEGETABLE WORM LOZENGES. These Lozenges are the most efficacious remedy ever intrnr. duced for Worms. Being innocent in their character, the, may be taken by children of all degrees and conditions with perfect safety. They are most useful for children of delieatc stomach, and pale.complexion, as they strengthen the lystair by giving an appetite. liT If Mothers only knew the value of these T-n««ngf. no family would be without a Box. Odd by most respectable Chemists in 7Jd. au 18 lid. Boxes. — TO ADVERTISERS. THE PONTYPRIDD CHRONICLE AND WORKMAN'S NEWS, A LIBERAL JOURNAL FOR THE TAFF AND RHONDDA VALLEYS, IS an excellent medium for Advertisements. It ha8 been established to meet a want long elt for a popular newspaper. Published in the oentre of a large micing and industrial district of 40,000 to 60,000 inhabitants, and within 12 miles only of Cardiff, Merthyr, Aberdare and Treherbert, ita value as an advertiser cannot fail to be recog- nised, and as its charges are as low as those of any other respectable paper in South Wales the Pro- prietor hopes to secure extensive patronage and support. SCALE OF CHARGES FOR SMALL PRE-PAID ADVERTISEMENTS. For the following classes of Advertisements only :— Situations Wanted, I Situations Offered, | Apartments to Let, Apartments Oflered, | Money Wanted, Partnerships Wanted, Businesses for Sale, Lost aid Found. MISCELLANEOUS WANTS. Houses, Sbof,s, Offices' Houses to Let, Specific Articles for Sale by Private Contract or Exchanges. If not paid tor in advance the ordinary credit rate will be charged. Words. One Insertion. a. d. 18 0 6 27 0 9 86 1 0 46 1 a 54 1 6 63 1 9 72 2 0 81 2 3 Three Insertions. a. d. 1 0 1 6 2 0 2 6 3 0 3 6 4 0 4 6 Insertions Six a, d. 1 6 2 3 a 0 3 9 4 6 6 3 6 o 6 9 6 o 6 9 Each line 9 words extra. N.D.-This scale does not apply to advertisements from Public Bodies. Cheques and P. 0. Orders should be made payable, and all communications sent to B. DAVIES, Pontypridd Chronicle Office, 23 & 24, Mill Street, Pontypridd. PUBLIC NOTICES. ST"TJ A VJ L>'S~ English Galvinistic Methodist (Presbyterian) Church, PONTYPRIDD. A GRAND »t 8J.IAAB In aid of the BTJUJZDIZDTO- FUND, Of the above Church, will be held at the qvtAKKET ALL, TONTYPRIDD, ox THURSDAY & FRIDAY, OCT. 27, & 28. The Bazaar will be opened at Two o'clock Thursday, by Gwilym Williams, Esq., MIS KIN MANOR. A Selection of Vocal and Instrumental Music will be given each Evening. Admission From 2 to 6 p.m, One Shilling; after 6 o'clock, Sixpence Each. USE ONLY FOTHERGILI/S Tobacco and Cigara, 4, 9WABT HALL. CARDIFF, THE SOUTH WALES [HOMEOPATHIC INSTITUTION, 11, DUMFRIES PLACE, CROCKHERBTOWN, G A E D I F F Days of Attendance—Monday and Wednesday Mornings, from 9 till 10. Saturday Evening, from 7 till 8 o'clock: And at 14, Market Street, Pontypridd, opposite the Post-office, every Wednesday, from 12 till 3. PHYSICIAN WILLIAM MORGAN, ESQ., M.D., M.R.C.S. ENG. M.B.H.S. &c. ~SEFYDLIAD HOMEOPATHIC DEHLULIR CYMRY 11, DUMFRIES PLACE, CROCKHERBTOWN, CAEKDYDD. Ac yn 14, Market Street, Pontypridd, gyferbyn ar Post-office, bob Dydd Mercher, o 12 hyd 6 o'r gloch. MEDDYG: W. MORGAN, Ysw, M.D. M.R.C.S. LLOEGR M.B.H.S., &c Dyddiau i fod yno—Dydd Llun a Dydd Mercher o 9 i 10 y boreu. Dydd Sadwrn o 7 i 8 y nos. Now ready, 6th Edition, Crown Svo., 208 p.p. Price 2s 6d. The Homoeopathic treatment of indigestion, Consti- pation Haemorrhoids, Hypochonariasis, Fistuia, Pruritus, Ani, Fissures, Pyrosis, Jaundice, tyc. (With some functional disor,ers of the Liver)-, BY W. MORGAN, M.D. REVIEWS. II We most conscientiously recommend the Sixth Edition of Dr. Morgan's treatise on stomach Derangements as a tirst- class work, and in every way worthy of its eminent author.— LONDON CIBCIUT ADVOCATE. Yn awr yn barod y 6ed Argraffiad o'r Llyfr ar DdiSyg ireuliad, Khwywder, y Clefyd MelY", &c. PONTYPRIDD. THE Pt IAMMAlt jSCHOOL, PONTYPBIDD. HEAD MASTER MR. J. F. M'CLUNE, Late Senior Assistant Master of the Merthyr Tydfil Proprietary Schod; formerly Senior Mathematical Master at The College, Everton, Liverpool; ASSISTED BY EXPERIENCED MASTERS. THIS Boarding and Day School for Young JL Gentlemen is pleasantly and conveniently situated, and possesses great advantages for healthy recreation; it is within ten minutes walk of two stations-Pontypridd and Treforest-on the Taff Vale Railway. During the past ten years the Head Master has achieved marked success in preparing for University, Professional, Preliminary, and Civil Service Exam- inations. Last year six boys of the form under Mr M'CIULO'S oare.passed tLe Cambridge Local, three Pharmaceutical, one College of Surgeons, one Incorporated Law Society Examinations. For Prospectus, &c., apply to the Head Master, THE WOODLANDS, Pontypridd. MR. WILLIAM A. McMURRAY, ORGANIST OF GLYNTAF CHURCH, Teacher of the Pianoforte, Harmonium, &c PONTYPRIDD. FOB. TERMS APPLY TYVICCA VILLA. CONCERTS ATTENDED. ESTABLISHED 1876. THE PROGRESSIVE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATION (LIlVUmTIElID) CAPITAL: £ 100,000, in 20,000 Shares of £5 each. GRIEF OFFICE: 42, LOMBARD STREET, LONDON, E.O. SHARE DEPARTMENT. Only £2 108 per Share will be called up in the first instance, payable 10s on Application, 10s on Allotment and 308 by three consecutive Monthly Instalments of lus each. Shareholders may, however, at any time, pay up all, or any of their Shares in full. The Dividend for 1880 was 6'per cent. The Ballot Building and Investment Fund For 1881 is now open, and Members may be enrolled dtiily. The Subscriptions are 2/6 and 5/ monthly. A monthly subscription of 5/ will secure an Advance of J6100 by Ballot, free of Interest for 121 yea! a, or a Bonus of 9.25. There are no Entrance Fees, Management Expenses, Fines, or Forfeitures. The next Ballot will be on the 6th JANUABT, 1882. All Certificates taken up by the 31st December, will be in time for the Ballot. Deposit Branch. DEPOSITS are received of 5/ and upwards, withdrawable on short notice. Interest is paid half- yearly at the rate of 4 per cent. for the first year, and 5 per cent for subsequent years. Advances. Advances, from One Month to 20 years, are made on Freehold and Leasehold Property, Stocks, (shares, Life Policies, and other realizable Securities. -1, CURRENT ACCOUNTS. The Company supplies Cheque Books aud opens Current Accounts with its Members and others. Interest is allowed at 2, per cent. per am uui on minimum monthly balances of tiO and upwards. The Company will undertake the collection of Cheques, Divideiud Warrants, &c., for its customers without charge. Prospectuses, 8fc., on application to the Secretary, or to the following Agents: Mr. Thos. Llewellyn, 26, Hiyh-street, Pontypridd; Mr. J. Thumas, Head my-room, Treorky, and Mr. Jenkin Davies. Ton Yst/rad. B. SHAKE SPEAIiE, MANAGING DIRECTOR. PUBLIC NOTICES. HRTTvmnt MIES7 WILL GIVE LESSONS IN MUSIC, At his or J'upiVResidence. PIANO. HARV. NILTM. SINGING. HAH MON V. CO UN IT. LX POINT. I"9"*# COM rOMTii 'X. ) -TERMS: ONE GUINEA PER QUARTER. Tie is also to conduct ,I TOrfXC SOLFA AND SINGING CLASSES ON ADVANTAGEOUS TERHS. APPLY: Y 82, HIGH STREET. t LEWIS MORGAN, CYMMER, Begs to tender his best thanks to the inhabitants o Cvrnmer, and in doing so to inform them that on and after SATURDAY NEXT he will make GBTAT REDUCTIONS in the prices of Grocery and Drapery. The whole to be cleared out at a great sacrifice. A large Stock of Boots and Shoes. THE BAZAAR, OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE, Market Street, Pontypridd. M. J. and A. DAVIES, Beg to announce that they have OPEXED the above premises with a splendid assortment of FANCY GOODS, STATIONERY, TOYS, AND A CHOICE SELECTION OF CIGARS. Orders taken for all kinds of work suitable for Bazaars at lowest possible prices. MISCELLANEOUS. _4. rrO LET—A Semi-detatched Villa residence, J. known as "Cumbria Vitla. It contains Drawing-room, Dining-room, Kitchen, Scullery, 5 Bedrooms, with good back yard and preiui-es containing shed, and all other conveniences. It is a thoroughly dry and comfortable house and com. mands an extensive view.—Apply to Mr H. S. Davies, Auctioneer and Accountant, Old Post Office Chambers, Pontypridd. I IOUSES FREE OF COST."—This -LJL improved method of acquiring Property is now in successful operation, aud should be studied by every person desirous of living rent-free and of making a provision for thfutuie, with many opportunities of large immediate profits. An explanatory Pamphlet will be sent post-free on application to J. Oliphant Byrne, Secretary, Rouse Improvement and Supply Association, 41, Parlia- ment-street, S.W., to whom a.so applications for Agencies may be addressed. FOR SALE.—A small "Hot-house Boiler, with steam gauge, and water gauge attached, Will occupy but very little space. Will be sold a bargain.—Apply (jhronicle Office, Pontypridd. APPRENTICE Wanted to the Printing ..L1.. Trade..Must be able to speak Welsh. Apply, Chronicle Office, 23 & 2- Mill Street, Pontypridd. i- s z -i i 'A (6TZ- = 2 3 NME 'wi I I ONE SHILLING THE "EGLINGTON" PRIZE MEDAL Pocket MICROSCOPE. Magnifies over 3,000 times as clearly and as large as many costing from 20s. to 30s. Reveals adulteration in food, insects in sugar and cheese, eels in poste and vinegar, thousands of extraordinary and ferocious animals in one drop of water, and thousands of wonderful marvels other- wise invisible to the naked eye. The most mar- vellous Microscope ever offered to the Public at the price. Hundreds of Testimonials. This hand- some instrument, in neat case, with instructions post-free, 15 stamps two post-free, 2s 3d. There are several spurious imitations in the Market, but his Genuine Article can only be obtained from JOHN WELLS, & Co., No. 30, British g- Cotitiiiental LVovelly dgency, Victoria House, Newcastle Street, Strand, London, W.C. ONE SHILLING. The American Singing BIRD WARBLER, I This Wonderful Article even deceives bird fanciers, and is acknowledged to be the most marvellous imitation of birds ever offered to the public. Re- quires no blowing or water, but works on a purely mechanical principle. Fathers and mothers are daily pocketing this little songster to make home delightful for the family. Teaches a bird to sing in 15 minutes. There are several so-called Warblers in the market but our ingenious novelty is the original and only genuine article. Post-free, 15 stamps; two post-free, 2s 3d. JOHN WELLS, & Co., No. 30, British Continental Novelty Agency, Victoria House, Newcastle Street, Strand, London, W.C. MUSIC FOR THE CHEERFUL HAPPY HOME, 4/6 Jwd Arrived from America. 416 The American Musical Cabinette, No. 1 size- 9 x 41 inches, 4s Oil; post-free 5s Od; two for 9s. 2 17 x 5t 7s 0d; 7s 9cl 13s 6(1 Quite as useful and ornamental as a two guinea Musical Box, and far more attractive than any- thing ever before offered. Each box is arranged to play selections from most of the popular Sacred. Operatic, and Humourous melodies of the day, Specially adapted for the parlour, yachting, and excursion parties,, &c. No home can be happy without one Forms a really charming gift for young and old. IMPORTANT NOTICE.—As several un- principled advertisers are selling several trashy spurious articles under various deceptive; titles, we beg to say that we are the only Agents for this Musical Novelty. It is well made by good work- men, and warranted for 5 years. Beware, therelore, of worthless imitations, which only disappoint.- Prices as above, Stamps or Postal Order. JOHN WELLS, & Co., No. 30, British Sf Continental Novelty Agency I l.- Victoria House, Newcastle Street, Strand, London, W.C. j SALES BY AUCTION. "<- HOUSE AND CARIUAGE REPOSITORY, CRWCKHEKBIOWN, CARDIFF. MESSRS. STKPHKNSON, ALEXAN- DEN, and CO.'s next SALE of COLLIEi:Y, CART, Al, D OTHER. HORSES, CARRIAGES, AND HARNESS, Will be held at their Repository, on SATURDAY, October 29, 1881, at 2.30 p.m. precisely. ) otal expense on each horse offered and not sold, Five Shillings. This Sale will include a. Second Consignment of SADDLERY, Consisting of full-size ,< ob and Pony Harness, Horse Clothing, Hugs,.Snddles, Bridjes, &c- SALE OF HOUSES, TROLLEY, CART," BREAK, TRAP, AND HARNESS, The Property of a Haulier giving up Business. MESSKS. STEPHENSON!, ALEXAN- DER, and CO. are instructed by W. A. Lowrie, of Cadoxton, to SELL by AUCTION, at the Repository, Cardiff, on SATURDAY, the 29th inst, at 1 hree o'clock precisely Bay Mare, 4 years, 15 hands; quiet to ride and drive clever huntress. Grey Cart Gelding, 16 hands; thorough good worker. Four-wheel Spring Trolley, nearly new; suitable for Haulier or orn Merchant. Scotch 1 ip Cart. Four-wheel Break, to seat fourteen persons. Spring '1 rap, together with several sets of Carriage and Cart Harness. TO BUTCHERS, DEALERS, AND OTHERS. A/f ESSTTS. STEPHENSON", ALEXAN- iVJL DER, and CO. will SELL by AUCTION, at their Repository, Cardiff, on MONDAY NEXT, October 31, at 11.30 a.m. precisely, several very PRIME FAT S I FEK-, AND MAIDEN HEIFERS And about 40 FAT SHEEP. Further Entries may be made up to the time of Sale TRAETHAWD AR YR ACHOS ANIANYDDOL o FARWOLAETH Y CYFRYNGWR. GAN B. DAVIES, PONTYPRIDD. PRIS 3c. Anfoner am dano at yr awdwr, i'r Chronicle" Office, 23 & 24, Mill-street, Pontypridd. DO YOU WANT A Steam Engine and Boiler, New or Second-hand MORTAR MILLS, SAW BENCHES, CHAFF CU ITERS, CORN CRUSHERS, or any other ENGINE or MACHINE. Apply to T. LEMON & Soxs, The Hayes, Cardiff GEOUGE GALE, GENERAL SMITH, RHONDDA ROAD, PONTYPRIDD Locks, Guns, Bells, &c., Repaired. RANGES WITH HOT & COT.D WATER FITTED UP AND REPAIRED. ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. JOlIN LIVINGSTON, COACH BUILDKR, TAFF STREET, PONTYPRIDD. Experienced men kept in all branches. ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED AT MODERATE CHARGES. WORKS: MORGAN STREET. W AT mm THE PUBLIC OF RHON- AiN 1 -b-U DDA VALLEY TO KNOW That TALBOT & Co., CARDIFF, Have opened Branch Bazaar Shop & Exchange Mart for POULTRY, PIGEONS, RABBITS, &c., AT PENTR i, OPPOSITE SHILOH CHAPEL. Manager: DR. W. C. BUZ. z, Another elsh Starr-Bowkett Building Society Success, Nearlj £ 30,000 worth of Shares issued. First Subscription Night, Monday, October 31,1881 First Appropriation, Thursday, December 1st, 1881 Pontypridd & Rhondda Valley 446th STAIIR-BO WKETT BUILDING SOCIETY. Offices :-Church-street Chambers, Pontypridd. This Society advances to its Members, by Ballot, the full Commercial value of Property, in sums of dSlOO, {200, j £ 300. or £ 400, to be repaid within 12i years, without interest Subscription, 6d. per week per JL100 share. Total to be paidf dP.27 6s. per Share. Entrance Fee, Is. per Share. TRUSTEES. L. GORDON LENOX, Esq., Pontypridd. MORGAN R. WILLIAMS, Esq., London and Provincial Bank, Pontypridd. W. WILLIAMS, Esq., Danygraig House, Ponty- pridd. SOLIC ITOR. Mr. W. H. LEWIS, 6, Church Street Pontypridd. SURVEYOR. Mr. E. REES, Pontypridd.. BANKERS. THE LONDON & PROVINCIAL BANK, Limited Pontypridd. CONSULTING ACTUARY. J. S. PARKER, Es. Adelaide Buildings, London Bridge. E.C.q, Actuary to Building Societies, Friendly Societies, 8fc- DIRECTORS. Mr. D. MORRIS, Chaiu Works i'ontypridd. „ T. MORGAN, Y Vron, Pontypridd. „ OWEN MORGAN, (Morien), Treforest. „ J. MORGAN, Hafod. „ HEZEKIAH HUGHES, Cable and Anchor, Pontypridd. „ J. P WILLIAMS, Cilely Colliery, Tonyrefail. „ D. EVANS, Taff Street, Pontypridd. „ D. ROWLANDS, Pontypridd. AUDITORS. Mr. J. THOMAS, Coedcae Collieries, Hafod. M. MORGAN, Hafod. SECRETARY. Mr. L. EDGAR WILLIAMS, Church Street Chambers, Pontypridd. First Appropriation. Thursday, December 1st, 18$1, in the GRAIG BOARD SCHOOL PONTYPRIDD. Chair to be taken at 7 p.m., by the Author and Founder, MR. STARR, OR HIS AGENT, MR. T. B. JONES. N.B.—AJl who become Members on or before December 1st, 18SU, can participate in the First Appropriation. Be in time for Shares. Admission Free. Ladies and Artizans Specially Invited. Members enrolled, Prospectuses, and all in- formation to be obtained at the Offices as above, any day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., except Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and every Monday evening from 6 to 8.30. R. B. BOTJLTON, OPPOSITE THE INFIRMARY, CARDIFF, Attends at MR EVANS'S, Opposite the Police Station, St. Catherine's Street, Pontypridd, The First and Third Wednesday in every month. 1st & 3rd WEDNESDAY, in November & December. GO TO Brooks Bros., 3, Angel St., Cardiff, And 72, COMMITTAL ST., NEWPORT, Who FRA V K PICTlTii-SS it London prices. Always in St'" f a large assortment of mouldings oleographs, illuminated 1ex!« and engravings, CABINET WORK and VENETIAN BLINDS MADE TO ORDER. JOHN THOMAS, Auctioneer and Accountant, 6, CHURCH STR.i.hr, PONTYPRIDD. Ageut to the Provincial, Sovereign & City Life Insurance C; mnanies, Alliance Fire Iiwwaiwc Company, The .Accident Insurance Conrpany and fnman Line, l!o?al Wail Stunners. From A5 to fMO to be ivatice(I on all available Security. A Large Quantity OF ~VV ♦ ,-f16 'r STOVE ORNAMENTS, AND GRATE APRONS, SUMMER REQUISITES. ZOEDONE, VIN SANTE, PHOSPHORETTA. ORANGE CHAMPAIGN SPARKLLNG RUBINE, LEMONADE, SODA WATER, Ac., &c., &c. AT W. H. KEY'S, 89 & 9.0, TAFF STREET, PONTYPRIDD. A Copy of the PONTYPRIDD CHRONICLE, will be forwarded, Post Free, on the day of pub- lication on receipt of Stamps or Post Office Order: For One Quarter Is. 8d. Six Months 3s. 4d. Twelve Months 6a. 8d. Subscribers in the town .nny have their paper delivered at their residence on pre-payment of Is. 4d. for Three Months. 2s. 8d. for Six Months. 5s. 4d, for Twelve Months. 411 communications to be addressed to B. DAVIES "Chromcle" Office, 23 & 24. Mill Street, Ponty- pridd.

THE YSTRADYFODWG SCHOOL BOARD CONTEST. The result of the Ystradyfodwg School Board election on Saturday, was looked forward to with a considerable amount of interest by the residents of the various populous towns" in that huge parish. The contest had been a keen one, but, we venture to say, that there was an absence of the sectarian bitterness and rancour" which some of our contemporaries are so fond of painting as part and parcel of almost every election, be it Parliamentary, Munici- pal, or parochial, that takes place within the confines of the Principality. The struggle was not as to what denomination should have the supremacy, but what places should be represented, so that oh the whole, it was a case of prophets testing the amount of honour accorded them in their own country. There is no doubt candidates have been disappointed—some favourably, and others the reverse—and their supporters have canvassed and worked for them in vain. But, it was a matter of impossibility to place fifteen candidates in eleven seats' and they must console themselves with the reflection that 'Tis better to have fought and lost Than never to have fought at all." The new School Board will comprise the following gentlemen who were, on Saturday, declared by the returning officer, Mr Spickett, to be duly elected, and the figures indicate the votes recorded in their favour:— Mr W. W. Hood, Llwynpia, 6214; Mr W. Jenkins, Ystradfechan, 4855; Mr Henry Lewis, Ynysfeio, 4]51; Mr David Evans, Bodringallt, 4063; Mr Moses R. Rowlands Penygraig, 3305; Rev. W. Morris, Treorky, 3l66;|Rev. J. R. Jones, Llwynpia, 2700; Mr D. D. Joseph, Tydraw, 2610; Rev. W. Lewis, vicar, 2279; Mr Edmund Thomas, Maindy Hall, 2232 Mr W. Taylor, Fernhill Colliery, 2014. On the whole, we think this may be taken to be a fair representative Board. Mr Hood, who stood at the top of the poll, is a conservative in politics, bat his actions are so liberal, and his manner is so genial that he has, during the years he has been in the district, rendered himself exceedingly popular. He has about him none of the hang-dog look which some people ascribe to conservatives, but, on the other hand, he is open and conaoiencioas n the performance of his duties on the Board, and the best man that could be found to "keep the balance of parties." Mr Jenkins is well-known in the district, is i shrewd business man, well able to watch the interests of the ratepayers, as also is Mr Lewis, of Ynysfeio. Mr David Evans, Bodringallt, is an old resident who takes ° great interest in the public affairs of the valley, and almost ivariably takes the lead. Mr Rowlands's connection with the works. renders him a very fit gentleman to look after the educational interests of the young colliers of the district. The Rev. W. Morris represents a very large section of the parish and his experience as a member and chair- man of committees will be valuable. Rev. J. R. Jones is a new man on the Board, but we think be will prove himself well worthy of the confidence placed in him by the rate- payers. It was but just that the vicar of the parish should represent the church people of Ystrad on the School Board. Mr Thomas, of Maindy Hall, has a large stake in the parish, and will be sure, in the future as in the past, to look after the pockets of those who bear the burden of the rates. Last, but not least, comes Mr Taylor, also a representative man in whom we have every confidence. The non-elected candidates are :-Mr E. H. Davies, Baglan House, 1979; Mr W. Morgan, Tynewydd, 1903; Rev. W. Jones, Ton, 1798 Mr John John, 1317. Mr Davies thus stands in a similar position to that which he occupied at the last election, only owing to Mabon's non- atterdance, he was then declared entitled to the seat. We will only just remark that it is possible to do too mucb in public matters, and, though Mr Davies is a useful man in many respects, he may be claiming too many honours at the hands of his fellow-ratepayers. Hence, the present result. it is to be regretted that so able a representative as the Rev. W. Jones, Ton, was ousted, for he did his duty remarkably well, and was pre- eminently fitted for his seat. The supporters of the four unsuccessful candidates may have been Qver-confident, and through want of energy lost the day.

SKITS AND SKETCHES. BY OUR ROVING ARTIST. It appears to me that a great number of the Rhondda inhabitants will never come to look on stealing coal as a crime. They stem to think that they have perfect right to all the 101 se ooal which they can lay hands on about the colliery yards, and other similar places. At nearly every magisterial sitting in the Pentre, there is a great number brought on to answer to this charge, and what makes it so bad is that most of these are respec. table looking women-women that set a bad example to their children, to tell the plain truth, women that train and bring up their children as thieves-it is irue some of them are really poor, tind are more to be pitied than blamed, but nevertheless it is theft, and not as some argue, picking coal. On Monday two men, occupying a respectable position-one having been working at the Colliery from which the coal was stolen for 10 years, and the other for five years,—were sent to Cardiff gaoi for 14 days' each with hard labour for stealing coal from the siding of the Fernhill Colliery. They did not steal it for themselves, but for another person. These men betrayed their employers intentiorally. 'ihey could not put in the plea that they thought there was nothing wrong in it. Police-sergeant Hoyle, who had been authorised to watch the yard, detected them in the act of taking a quantity of coal, but he failed to catch them. They came back the same night again to accom- plish their purpose, but the sergeant was too sharp for them, and they were trapped. I dare say the term of imprisonment will bring them to repentance. *#* Many will hear with regret of the accident which the comical Lewis Williams has bad. Perhaps all his friends will not know who I mean by saying Lewis Wi'liams, for their benefit I shall ghe his aliases, Lewis Caerphilly," alias Mochyn Mario" (dead pig)." He was at a public-house-a place where he spent most of his time, I understand—at Ton Ystrad, amusing a few of his companions, when in performing some of his antics he fell down and fractured both bones of one of his legs. # The people of Ystrad are rousing themselves in more than one respect. They agitate in the first place in consequence of the action of the Pontypridd Board of Guardians with respect to Mr Idris Williams's salary. There is some talk too of starting a ratepayers' association, to look after our public bodies, and to let them know that they cannot do us they please once the election has passed. It could easily be seen that the people here took an interest in the action of the Looal Board for dividing the district into wards, and that they were not like the Pontypridd folks when that district was divided, the latter did not seem to care whht the Board did. Not only do the ratepayers wake up in this direction, but they have also been seized with the martial spirit, and a iiifle Volun- teer Corps has just been started consisting of 70 able-bodied men, who are ready, no doubt, should a burst of Fenianism occur, to march along the banks of the Rbondda to meet their foes. They have secured for their captain, Mr Warburton. I wish them every success. # # Walking feats are not thought much of now. We can well remember, however, the excitement caused by William Gile when he walked 1,500 miles in 1,000 hours at Canton. A man named William Dawkin has commenced the feat of walking 2,500 miles in 1,000 hours, at Eymney. If he suc- ceed in doing it, that will be twice as much as Gale did. Very little interest is felt so far as spectators are concerned, though it is said that speculation is considerable. :)I: :11= I have been given to understand that an advance of 2! per cent is to be given at some of the Rhondda Valley Collieries.

Amongst the notable features of the late visit of the Prince of Wales to Swansea must be men- tioned the treat afforded by the playing of the famous Gyfarthfa Band. After playing for some time. His Royal Highness stepped up to the conductor, Mr Livesey, and warmly congratulated him. with the remark that "I have never heard so good a brass band." Mr Livesey thanked His Rcyal Highness, but the Prince rejoined, 'You are really not indebted to me. You deserve all I have said. We have been vwry muqh_ jjleajed indeed with you."

DIVISION OF THE YSTRAD DISTRICT INTO WARDS. LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD INQUIRY. At the Pentre Hotel, Major Tulloch has held an inquiry to consider an application of the Ystrady- fodwg Local Board to divide the district into five wards, and also an application for three more members. Mr Walter H. Morgan, the clerk of the Board, was present to support the application. Mr Walter H Morgan, in opening, stated that the Board Irad considered the district was large enough to be divided into five wards. The rateable value was £ 247,000, and the population 56,617. The district formerly comprised the Ystrad parish only, but it had recently been extended so as to include portions of Llanwonno and Llantrisant, and as there were 12 members wheij the Board was formed in 1877, they now felt that with the .ncreased area and population they were entitled enough to be divided into five wards. The rateable value was £ 247,000, and the population 56,617. The district formerly comprised the Ystrad parish only, but it had recently been extended so as to include portions of Llanwonno and Llantrisant, and as there were 12 members wheij the Board was formed in 1877, they now felt that with the .ncreased area and population they were entitled to 15 members, wh'ch would give three members for each ward He then gave the population, area, and rateable value of each proposed ward as follows Rateable value. £ a. d. No 1 Ward 45,129 5 0 No. 2 Ward 65,068 10 0 No. 3 Ward 42907 15 0 No. 4 Ward 41,836 6 6 No. 5 Ward 52,058 5 0 Population. Acreage. 11,367.7,342 14,639.4,160 11,161. 3,334 12,342 3,778 7,108.5,384 Mr J.'Griffiths, Porth opposed the scheme, and said that the top of the valley was more likely to decrease than to increase. He proposed another scheme; The C mmissioner, however, pointed out the inequality of Mr Griffiths's division. After several remarks by other ratepayers, Mr Walter H. Morgan replied to all the objections. Thp. Commissioner said he could not see how the district could be fairer "divided than as proposed by the local Board. If in 10 or 12 years it was considered necessary to. alter the boaqdairoi, it could easily be done. The final decision was not given, but it is believed the Board's scheme will be confirmed. :)

MOUNTAIN ASH LOCAL BOARD. ho The fortnightly meeting of this Board was held on Monday, at the Workmen's Hall, under the presidency of Mr T. Yeo. There were also present Messrs. W. Little, T. Edwards, Gwilym Jones, W. Morgan, E. Evans, Lewis Edmunds, W. Pritohard, and D. Coleman. The Clerk stated that Mr Taylor, the contractor of the new road to Penrhiwceiber, having removed the inoitar mill to the site of the works, he had been allowed to proceed with his contract. It transpired that the committee appointed to consider the office accommodation recoriimended the Board to offer Mr Richard John JE30 per annum in lieu of 232 per annum paid hitherto, which had been accepted by Mr John. The recommendation was adopted on the motion of Mr Prichard, seconded by Mr Evans. In reply to a communication of the Board, a letter was read from Mr Bell, on behalf of the gas company, stating that on the Board undertaking to consume about the same quantity of gas per lamp per annum, and adopt the Aberdare system, they would supply the Board at 4s 9d. per 1,000 cubic feet. The gas committee having considered the letter, recommended the Board to accept Messrs Nixon's terms, provided they would be satisfied to keep lighted the same number of laimps. The recommendation was agreed to. The Inspector of Nuisance reported a slight case of scarlet fever having taken place in the district since the last Hoaid meeting. The medical officer's report was read, from which it appeared that the total number of births in the quarter had been 102-52 males and 50 females last quarter, 95-38 males and 37 females. The birth rate in the quarter would be 38'6 per 1,000 per annum The total number of denths in the quarter was 43 last quarter, 53. ) he death rate was at the ratio of 16'4 per 1,000 per annum. Total number of vaccinations in the quarter was 89 last quarter, 61. The Chairman remarked that it was gratifying to hear so favourable a report on the state of the health of the district, and it was but justice that the officers of the Board should have the sole credit for the piv sent state of things. On the motion of Mr Edwards, it was resolrer" that the report should be placed on the minutes. With reference to an appliction of Mr W. Thomas for a licence to sell petroleum, the C • man desired it to go forth through the prf f j there were certain penalties for selling pe'i.-i-^y without a licence. On the motion of the Chairman, it was ct that the attention of the surveyor be t^ied < certain resolutions on the books requesting hit? ,,) report the progress made with all works carried on in the district, and to report a ecially at the next Board meeting on the progress of the street im- provement carried on at Cwmpennar. The finance report went to show that an over- draft for J6514 7s 9d. had been drawn at the bank on the general aocount, and 9U lis 104. mihs saweaw accona.