The Pontypridd Chronicle and Workman's News

ACCIDENT WITH A LAMP AT HEOLFACH. As a collier named Royall, living at Heolfach, was putting some benzoliue oil in his lamp, with which he intended to go to work, on Friday night, the lamp took fire, burning the man's hand severely. In his pain and fright he dropped both the lamp and the bottle, so that the flames spread almost immediately, but his cries drew down his father, George Royall, who bravely went through the flaming room, and assisted by neighbours, put out the fire.

SABBATH DRUNKENNESS AT CWM- PARK. A RHONDDA VALLEY "BEAR GARDEN.' At the Pentre police-eourt, on Monday, (before Mr Gwilym Williams, Stipendiary), Nicholas Lewis, (a boy of 14), William Evans, Cwmpark, John Owen, George Payne, Thomas Payne, William Evans, Henry Payne, James Phillips, of the same place, William Rowlands, of Mardy, John Griffiths, and John Davies, of Treherbert, were charged with being drunk and riotous at Cwmpark, on Sunday afternoon, the 13th inst. P.C. Probert stated that last Sunday week he saw a large crowd of people- men, women and children-on the the mountain side, about half-past 3 o'clock in the afternoon. He went up and found that they bad with them a large can of beer, from which they were drinking, and they resented his intrusion, alleging that the bobby had no right to interfere, as the beer was got before stop tap." They subsequenttly came down into the valley where they created a distur- bance, used very bad language, and interfered with the people. The Stipendiary said he had heard of these things. In fact, he had received a letter stating that the scenes of drunkenness there on Sunday afternoon were disgusting, and that the place was more like a bear garden than anything else." It was time to catch some of them. The next thing to do would be to find ont whether the beer really was supplied before stop tap, for if it was not, then be would inflict a very heavy fine upon the person who sold it. The present defendants would, each of them, have' to pay a fine of 10s and costs, or, in default, be imprisoned for 10 days.

At the Neath police-ourt, on Saturday, Ann Daniel, was charged with attempting to take the life of her child. It appears that on Tuesday the prisoner's daugnter, 13 years of age, noticed that her mother was very strange in her conduct. Instead of going for water as desired by her mother, she only went a short distance and re- turned to watch, and returned in time to prevent the loss of her mother and brother. Speedily possessing herself of her little brother she screamed to some neighbours for her mother was in the act of hacking her neck, but not before she inflicted a wound which penetrated to her wind- pipe. She was remanded for a fortnight. The defeat of Mr Howell, the working man's candidate, who contested for Stafford, "touches a question which has given the Liberal party trouble in times past, and is likely to affect it in increasing proportion in times to come. The figures polled incontestibly show that even in. Stafford a working man's candidate is not likely to secure the full vote of the Liberal party. Mr Howell was selected, and there is even now no doubt as to the wisdom of the choice, at the same time there stands clearly on rocord the abstention of a large number of Liberals who love their I personal prejudices greater than their party interest. I

TON. RELIGIOUS SERVICES.—The half yearly meeting of Bethesda Independent Church was held on Sunday and Monday last, when the Revs T. Davies, Llandilo, W. James, l'orrh, and E. Matthews (C. M), Cardiff, preached to a very large congregation. Collections were made at each service towards the chapel debt.

MOUNTAIN ASH LOCAL BOARD. At tke fortnightly meeting of this Board, on Monday, there were present: Messrs T Yeo (chair- man), C. J. N. Gray, J. Griffiths, D. Coleman, W. Pritchard, Lewis Edmunds, W. Morgan, Evan Evans, W. Bevan, Gwilym Jones, and the Rev. J. Howell.. SCARLET FEVER. The medical officer's report stated As you have expressed a desire to have any information about scarlet fever, reported by your inspector at the last Board, I beg to say that I have full information of all cases, and have fully instructed the inspector thereon. The house at Cefnglas tunnel has always been unhealthy, and at various times contained cases of typhoid fever; a very dirty scullery, with a foul drain, I think, has been a good deal the cause of it, and also the. present scarlet fever, no trace of infection being traceable from any other quarter. For the present fortnight eight cases have been reported. One at No. 6, Lower Forest Level, have proved fatal, and two fatal cases at Middle Duffryn have not been reported to the inspector. I have given the inspector instructions to make further inquiry; the medical men here give us every information every other day of all cases of scarlet fever occurring in their district." The Chairman remarked that it was apparent that the cause of the fever cases was the nuisances that had been allowed to exist for an indefinite period, and it was necessary for their officers to do all they could to stay such a terrible plague. The medical officer traced the fever to unsanitary arrangements. It was fcsolved that the sanitary officer be requested to search out and report nuisances which might lead to the propagation of the disease. SEWERAGE. The Surveyor's usual report having been read, the Chairman moved, Mr Coleman seconded, and it was decided, that notices be served upon the owners of property to make their connections with the new main sewer, in sections, as may be deter- mined by the surveyor; and that the owners in each section be given a fortnight to carry out the works; at the same time general notices to be given to the owners requiring them to make their connections, and warning them that if they did not do so by the last day of Mareh next the work dfrould be done by the Board at the owner's cost. MISCELLANEOUS. On the motion of Mr W. Prichard, seconded by Mr Lewis Edmunds, it was agreed that the whole of the work in regard to the Penrhiwceiber-road be pushed on with all speed. Mr Pritchard moved, and Mr E. Evans seconded, that the seal of the Board be attached to the new shilling rate, and the same was carried. A report from the inspector of nuisances stated that some of the cases of scarlet fever were slight, but most of them were of a severe nature. The finance committee reported that the general account was overdrawn by 9433 12s, and the sewage account by R-33 14s lOd. After some other formal business, the meeting adjourned.

Llantrisant Police Court. FRIDAY.—Before Mr G. Williams, Stipendiary. ASSAULT. — Phillip Evans, collier, Pentyrch, summoned by Ann Edwards, of the same place, tor assaulting her, was fined 10s and costs. DRUNK AND RIOTous.-George Bowen, charged with being drunk and and riotous at Llantrisant, on the 16th inst, was fined 20s and costs. THREATENING HIS WIFE.—Evan H. Evans, of the Llest Farm, Llantwit Vardre, was charged with threatening the life of his wife, on the previous Saturday night. Complainant did not appear, but in reply to questions by the Stipendiary and Mr Superintendent Matthews, P.C. Osmond stated that two men who were in defendant's house when he (the officer) was fetched, told him that the defendant had taken out a clasp knife and threatened his wife. When the officer proceeded to take the defendant into custody, Evans asked to speak to Mrs. Evans. That wast allowed, and on her saying that she must give him in charge, he struck her in the face. The Stipendiary said he could well understand why the wife did not wish to proceed in the matter, but he would require the defendant to enter into his own recognizance of JE40, and two ttureties of JE20 each, to keep the peace for six months.

PONTYPRIDD BOARD OF GUARD IANS. The fortnightly meeting of this Board was held on Wednesday, at the Union Wofkhouse, when there were present: Rev. D. W. Williams (in the chair) Mr T. Williams, vice-chairman Messrs M. Cule, T. Jones, Evan Evans, A. Cule, E. Davies, E. H. Davies, D. Leyshon, H. Anthony, D. Jones, E. John, J. Morgan, T. Thomas, D. John, &c. A letter was read from the Local Government Board, sanctioning and approving of the increase of the salary of Dr Hopkins, the medical officer of health, from 940 to £80 a year. The Clerk (Mr Spickett) read a letter from the secretary of the Bristol Eye Hospital, stating that a patient from here' cannot be received at the Hospital without another guinea subscription. On the motion of Mr E. Evans, seconded by Mr E. Davies, it was decided to increase the subscrip- tion to five guineas. RESIGNATION OF THE NURSE. The nurse, Gwen Jones, having sent in a month's notice of her intention to resign her appointment as nurse at the Workhouse, the Chairman ordered the nurse to be sent for into the Board-room. Mr T. Jones: This is the second time that Gwen Jones has resigned, is it not ? The Chairman I expect they don't agree very well. Mr A. Cule She is a very good nurse, too. The Nurse, on making her appearance, stated that her reason for leaving was, that the matron was not satisfied with her, and said she was dirtv. She did not think anything she did would please Mrs. Johns. Besides, she (the nurse) was treated differently from the other officers, of the House- she did not get fruits and puddings that went into the rooms of the others, and when she asked leave to go out on Monday night when a relative was dying, the muster roughly referred her to the matron, who was out at the time. The Master was sent for, and upon his appearance the Chairman said: Our nurse has given us notice that she is going to leave us. I thought it my duty, not only to herself, but the guardians, tu have the nurse in to inquire the cause of her leaving. She tells us very clearly that she is treated very differently from others in the house. Then she says she asked you for leave of absence, and you answered her as you. generally do answer people of that description. Though you have been so long here you have not yet been able to get rid of that vile disposition of yours which you had when in I he torce. I suppose it has got instilled into yon. I think the last time I spoke to you on the subject I told you to consider the matter over with yourself and not take it into your head to treat others differently. Of course, you are liable to get into trouble as well as others. From what I hear from people who are accustomed to attend the house, in losing this nurse we shall lose a very good attendant. Whether we shall have another in her place that will please you and the matron and the cook better than the present nurse is, to me, very doubtful indeed. If an angel from heaven were engaged as nurse It is very doubtful whether she would be able to give satisfaction to the three individuals I have named. The Master denied the statements of the nurse in toto. He said with regard to her asking leave that he did not speak roughly to her, and did not know that the matron was out. As to the puddings and fruits, those were for sick people. The Nurse still persisted in her statements. Ultimately, the matter dropped, a testimonial and a day's leave of absence for Thursday, being granted to the nurse. TRAMPS. The Board resolved to support the memorial of the Acton Union for more stringent measures to deal with vagrants. This was all the business of importance.

THE MELER. AT LLANTRISANT. PRISONERS BEFORE THE STIPENDIARY. THE EVIDENCE. FULL REPORT. At Llantrisant police-court, on Friday, Mr Gwilym Williams, Stipendiary Magistrate, had before him ten men alleged to have been con- cerned in the disgraceful riot at Llantrisant on the previous Monday. Gwilym Williams, John Wylde, Evan Wylde, and William Lay were charged with wounding, at Llantrisant, the same z, prisoners with William Evans, and Richard Watkins, were charged with damaging the uniform of P.C. Thomas; and all the foregoing, in con- junction with Thomas Leyshon, John Leyshon, Gomer John, were charged with assaulting P.C. Thomas, and P.S. Tamplin, in the execution of their duty, at Llantrisant, on Monday evening. It appears that these men and others work at Peny- graig Colliery, and all except the Leyshons live at Llantrisant, where they go every Saturday, and re- turn on Monday morning. On the day in question there was a mass meeting of colliers at Mardy, so these fellows stayed at Llantrisant for a "spree," and in the evening they went out and pushed against people in the street. At last they abused a labourer, named Macarthy, in a fearful manner, closing both his eyes, cutting him about the face, and leaving him for dead in the street. Others who interfered were treated roughly. About 4 o'clock, P.C. Thomas, proceeded to apprehend John Wylde, a well-known character, and the whole gang set upon him, and tore his clothes, and assaulted him, but he stuck to his prisoner for about three hours. P.S. Tamplin returned from Llantwit between 4 and 5 o'clock, went to the rescue, and he, too, was maltreated. He tele- graphed to Pontypridd for help, but it was too late for the Pontypridd police to catch the train, and by the time they had walked there, some of prisoners had been taken, and the disturbance was over. They went to Tonyrefail and appre- hended the Leyshons. The gang were brought up on Wednesday, and remanded in custody to Llantrisant. The first witness now called was William Macarthy who said I am a quarryman living at Llantrisant. I was at the Horse and Groom about 7 o'clock on Monday morning last, I stopped there about three quarters of an hour. I went out a little before eight, and went to Mount Pleasant, and in a short time I returned to the Horse and Groom, und after a bit I went home. I changed my clothes-took off my working clothes--and went back to the Horse and Groom, and stayed there a bit again. I saw John Wylde and Evan the first thing in the morning at the Horse and Groom. Lay came there early. Gwilym was not there then. Having just gone out, I met John Wylde in the passage, and he asked me if I wanted to fight. I told him no," that I wanted to have nothing to do with him. He op fist and struck me down. He kicked me in the head and nearly stunned me. I could not move from there. Evan Wylde kicked me in the eye. I told him not to be foolish to go kicking. Somebody sang out kick his b- head off." I coHldnot see anybody after that, but 1 had another kick in the hip. 1 could not say who called out about kicking me, but I believe it was Gwilym Williams. The Stipendiary Had you seen Gwilym there before ? Witness I saw him in the house just before this "row" started. The Stipendiary Where were you at this time ? Witness In the gutter 10 or 16 yards down the road from the door of the Horse and Groom. The Stipendiary: Was there anything more done to you than you have stated, do you think ? Witness I can't say sir. I No, don't think. The next thing I remember is Frank Bosanko taking me off a cask, in the Horse and Groom yard, and then home. I must have got insensible. I did not know what I was about, anyhow. Dr. Davies afterwards attended to me, and bathed my wound, and I went to bed. I got out of bed on Wednesday evening for about half or three quarters of an hour, because my head was aching. The Stipendiary: When did you get up again ? Witness On Thursday, about 11 o'clock, and stayed up till half-past seven. The Stipendiary Has Dr. Davies been attending you ever since ? Witness: Yes. The Stipendiary: Where did you feel pain ? Witness Only in my head. The pain in my hip was not much. The Stipendiary What is the matter with your eye ? Witness: I doit know. 1 can'tjj see with my left eye. The Stipendiary: Is there a cut on it ? Witness No, there is a cut on the side of my nose. I don't know what is in my eye. The doctor has told me not to meddle with it. The Stipendiary Any other cut ? Witness Yes, on my forehead. The Stipendiary Do you feel pain anywhere else? Witness: I feel bad all over, sick. The Superintendent: Have you bled much ? Witness: Yes, a good deal. The Stipendiary: Had you been drinking much at the Horse and Groom ? Witness: No, we were not drunk, and no sign of it. The Stipendiary Had you any quarrel? Witness: No. The Stipendiary: Have you ever had any quarrel with Wyldo ? Witness: No, sir. The Superintendent: I should like to know whether there has been anything the matter with the other eye ? Witness No, sir. It was closed owing to this. I began to open the right eye yesterday morning. There is no pain in it now, but when I open it it makes the left eye ache very much. The Superintendent: Where was the cask on which he was when he came to himself ? Witness The cask was in the Horse and Groom yard. In reply to the brothers Wylde, witness denied having commenced or wanted to fight with John Wylde in the morning- John Macarthy, brother to the last witness, said I am a miner, living at Llantrisant. On Monday last, when I was returning from my work. I saw a rush of people coming from the Horse and Groom Inn. I went up. I saw Gwilym Williams going to take hold of my brother William's hair I went on, and caught Gwilym by the collar and said, Hold on you are not all going to beat him, are you ?" Gomer John came up and struck me in my face. I scuffled with him. The policeman came and they ran away. I afterwards was asked by Frank Uosanko to go to the yard to see my brother, and I went He was sitting on a cask in the Horse and Groom brewery yard. He was bleeding, and had his eyes closed. Henry Harvey, brewer, Llantrisant, employed at the Glamorgan Steam Brewery, said that on hear- ing a disturbance on Monday afternoon he went to' the gate to ascertain the cause. He saw a lot of men fighting. They continued squabbling awhile^ and William Macarthy was knocked down. He narrowly escaped getting right under the wheelsj of a hay cart which was being taken into the yatd. When the cart passed on witness saw Macarthy in, the gutter, with a crowd about him. Witness called out to Wylde by his name, For heaven's, sake be quiet, don't commit murder." Witness was afraid to go near the man. He saw Wylde kick: Macarthy twice. Witness was too frightened to recognise who were present. He told David Richards to go to his brother-in-law's (William Macarthy) assistance. Witness resumed his work." In a few minutes he heard cries of H HelpJ help, Harry the brewer." Witness went out, and saw John Wylde holding David by the beard with one hand. He had the other hand about Richards's throat. Witness remarked, "John, what are you doing? are you mad? You have done enough mischief already." Witness added that the police were coming, thinking to frighten off Wylde. The latter did not, however, desist until witness forced him. Wylde then turned round to witness, and hit him a heavy crack with his 'fist on the side of his right eye. (There was a deep cut on witness's temple still ) Upon this witness ran away. P.C. Thomas afterwards came on the scene. Witness saw Gwilym Williams at the beginning of the row- before Wylde kicked McCarthy, he believed. Francis Bosanko gave evidence of the condition in which he found McCarthy, and said he took him home. David Richards, labourer, Llantrisant, said: About half-past four I was coming down the road there was a good deal of fighting. I saw William McCarthy in the gutter about ten yards below the Horse and Groom. John and' Evan Wylde' were by him. Evan said to John Give him another kick in his ribs." I said, "Don't do that, you have given him enough already," and he stopped. Wm. McCarthy's face was covered with blood. I saw Gwilym Williams in the crowd. I did not see him do anything. Evan Wylde after- wards struck me in my face with a hat, and John put his hand inside my handkerchief and tried to choke me. I called out to John Harvey to come and assist me. He did, and I went into the Fox and Hounds and the door was fastened. The Wyldes and Gwilym Willliams then came and cried out that they would break the window to get at me again. John Wylde hit Harvey when Harvey came to my assistance. Cross-examined by John Wylde: I did not hit your brother Evan down. Dr. D. W. Davies was next called, and said he was fetched to the prosecutor's house. He bathed the man's face, which was covered with blood and dirt. Found a wound two or three inches long and down to the bone on the forhead there was a cut on the side of the nose which caused the eye to close. The wounds might have been, and probably were, caused by kicks. It was very unlikely that they could have been the results of blows. Pro- secutor would be well in about a week if everything went on as favourably as hitherto. This concluded the first case. The other cases were then proceeded with, P.C. Thomas stating In consequence of what was told me I went in search of the prisoners. By the Wheat Sheaf I met John Wylde. I caught hold of his arm, and told him he would have to come to the police-station on the charge of wounding William McCarthy. He said, Well, let go my arm and I will walk with you like a gentleman.' I left his arm go and he walked a few yards by me. Gwilym Williams and Lay called to him to run away, and he did run. I went after him and caught hold of him again. We got scuffling and both fell. Then Williams and Lay came on and kicked and beat me about the body. There was a crowd of from thirty to forty, and they carried me and the prisoner Wylde about several yards down the road. Prisoner Evans called out Kick the- and he came up and struck me. Sergeant Tamplin, Mr Treharne, and Mr Morgan, the butcher, came to my assistance. Sergeant Tamplin took Williams from me, and Mr Treharne and Mr Morgan assisted me to take John Wylde to the police-station. I had hold of Wylde more than half-an-hour before any assistance came On the way to the station John Wylde tore my coat. I heard John Wylde say to Mr Treharne that he would remember him again when he went up to Tonyrefail with his trap. P.S. Tamplin gave evidence corroborating the foregoing, and adding that Gwilym Williams struck him. He was kicked on the ground, and when he turned round the Leyshons were nearest to him. Saw Corner John, Evans, and Lay incite others to kick the police. Among three who overtook him was Watkins. Other witnesses were called, the hearing of the case lasting about six hours. The Stipendiary, in giving his decision, strongly condemned the conduct of the men, and charac- terised the assaults as brutal. He was determined to put a stop to such conduct. John and Evan Wylde were committed to the quarter sessions for wounding McCarthy: John Wylde committed for wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm to the constable; Gwilym Williams, two months' hard labour for assaulting the constable, and two months for assaulting the sergeant; William Lay, the two Leyshons, Watkins, and Evans one month each for inciting to rescue; and Gomer John fined £5 for the same (the money was paid).

YSTRADYFODWG SCHOOL BOARD. DISAPPEARANCE OF A SCHOOL-MASTER. THE EXPENSES OF THE LAST ELECTION. A special meeting of this Board was held on Monday evening, at Pentre Chambers, Pentre, when the following members were present: Mr D. Evans (Bodringallt) in the chair; Mr W. Jenkins in the vice-chair Rev. W. Morris (Rhosynog), Rev. W. Lewis (vicar), Messrs D. D Josoph, W. W. Hood. H. Lewis, Taylor, and M. R. Rowlands. The Rev. J. R. Jones (Llwynpia) was absent through illness. A letter having been received from the Education Department stating that if the Board would' erect temporary piivvies to the Ynyshir schools, their lordships would consent to the building being used until a new school was erected. It was decided to construct wooden closets. A QUESTION OF LIABILITY. The Clerk read a letter from Mr Shipton, Clerk to the Llanwonno School Board, asking this Board to instruct their attendance officer to visit the school at Ferndale, inasmuch as there were 400 children within the jurisdiction of the Ystrad Board, and only 200 in that of the Llanwonno Board, though the latter had looked after them all. The Chairman said the school was not yet under their control, and he thought it was a piece of impertinence on the part of the Llanwonno Board to ask them. He proposed that thry reply to the effect that they consider it the duty of the Llan. wonno Board to look after the schools until this Board had taken them over. This was agreed to. A BRIEF LETTER. The Clerk said he had received a letter, the postage of which had not been paid, from Mr T. Jones, the Cwmclydach schoolmaster, dated from Queenstown. It was as follows :— Queenstown, Mr ROSSEK, Nov. 13; 1881. Dear Sir, Apply for someone in my place. Off to America. Shall write a letter to the Board explaining affairs again. Yours truly, T. JONES. NEGLECT, INSUBORDINATION, AND DEFAULTING ACCOUNTS.—THE SEQUEL TO THAT LETTER. The Management Committee in their report re- commended that Mr Jones, the 'master of Cwm- clydach school, be dismissed for neglect of duty, and refusal to carry out the instructions of thte Board. The Chairman of the committee, Rev. W. Morris said he thought it was only fair to read the inspector's report to them. The Clerk then read the report of Mr Howells the Board's inspector, which stated :— I have the honour to present for your consi- deration my report on the Clydach Vale Schools. Before proceeding with my observations on the general character of the School, I have to report that Mr Jones has not been in school since the morning of Tuesday, the 8th inst. It appears from a commu- nication received by the Clerk from him on Sunday, the 13th inst., from Queenstown, that he has left the country for America. A letter to the same effect has also been received from him from the same place by his parents. I have also to call your attention to the following facts concerning his accounts RECEIPTS. £ s. d. Amount of cheque received by him for d. salaries for tbe month of October 22 9 6 Salaries not paid the preceding month— Miss Morgan, assistant 2 16 8 S. A. Price, pupil teacher 0 16 8 Gwen Evans, „ 0 12 6 26 15 4 DISBURSEMENTS. I His own salary for the month 8 6 8 Miss Thomas, mistress 6 2 8 Miss Phillips, cleaner 1 § 6 15 17 10 Balance against Mr Jones 10 17 6 To meet this balance you have in your hands— His share of Government crrants for six months (say) 7 q 0 His share of school fees for 9 months (say) 2 0 0 One week's salary 2 1 8 11 1 8 Balance in favour of Mr Jones 0 4 2 His account of fees stands thus: Received from 1st July, 1881, to 7th inst 52 4 8 Paid treasurer £ 20, t8, & £ 26 54 0 0 Balance in his favour 1 15 4 Received of Miss Thomas, infant mis- tress, in order to pay to bank 2 13 6 Balance against Mr Jones 0 18 2 Deduct balance in favour as above 0 4 2 Due from Mr Jones. 0 14 0 The report proceeded to state that the registers and account books were in a very unsatisfactory state, and that very little progress had been made in the mixed school since the examination. The infants are making satisfactory progress in all subjects. After some conversation it was decided to adopt the report, and dismiss Jones from the service of the Board, several members remarking that they were well rid of him. APPOINTMENTS. Miss Sarah Leyshon, of Aberdare, was appoin- ted mistress of the Blaencwm school, and Miss Powell, of Treforest, for Bxaenrhondda, THE COST OF THE ELECTION. Sundry repairs having been ordered to be done to schools the finance committee reported that they had received Mr Spickett's bill of expenses as returning officer of the late school board election. The total amount was £181 16s. Id. They found that he charged for travelling expenses in ar- ranging for booths £2 2s 6d. In their opinion he had no claim to that sum. He charged ten guineas for the first booth, and five guineas each for the other seven, which was the maximum sum that could be charged, and the two guineas was in addition to that. They considered that it should be included in the sum for the booths, and struck it out. Then, again, there was an item of zC8 9s lid for travelling expenses and refreshments. The Act stated distinctly that there was no money to be paid on account of refreshments, so they struck that out. As the refreshment" item was in- cluded with the other they could not separate the items. They were liable for the travelling expenses, and Mr Spickett would have to draw up another bill. By these deductions they brought the sum down to £130 Is 8d. Mr W. Jenkins proposed the adoption of the committee's report, though, he s:id, he knew they would put themselves in Mr Spickett's black books by it. The chairman: We have our duty to perform. Rev. W. Morris Yes, blackness, notwithstanding. (Laughter). He charges the maximum for every- thing. I think we ought to protest against that. The chairman He is entitled to it. The report was adopted. The other business was not important.

Pentre Police Court. MONDAY^—Before Mr G. Williams, Stipendiary. A DESERTER AT PENRHIWFER.—Thomas Morgan, Penrhiwfer, charged with deserting from the Royal marines, was ordered to be sent back to his ship. ASSAULT.-William Williams, haulier, Tonypandy, summoned for assaulting William Davies, of the same place, was fined 10s and costs. DAMAGING A ROOF. — Evan Evans, Blaencwm, collier, summoned by John Davies, of the same place, for damaging the roof of his house to the amount of 6s, was bound over to keep the peace for six months. ADJOURNED.:—David Jones, house agent, Tre- herbert, was summoned by David Evans, inspector of nuisances under the Ystradyfodwg Local Board, for neglecting to remove nuisancer. The case was adjourned for a fortnight. SCHOOL BOARD PROSECUTIONS. — George John, Treorky, and John North, Pentre, were summoned for neglecting to send their children to school. Mr D. Rosser, clerk to the Ystrad School Board, pro- secuted, and Mr W. Thomas, school attendance officer, proved the cases. Defendants were fined 5s each including costs. WAGES CASE. — Benjamin Miller, Porth, was summoned by Benjamin Walters, for 21 wages due. Defendant was a collier, and complainant, a boy, worked with him. Complainant left defendant's service because he had more wages offered him by someone else and that he did without notice. Defendant thought he could punish him by keeping back his pay. The Stipendiary sym- pathized with the defendant, but added that he could not punish the complainant in that way. He had his own remedy if he thought proper, but that was not it. Money to be paid in a month, without costs. DRUNK -John Hughes, collier, and Daniel Davies Trealaw, charged with being drunk and riotous were fined 10s each. John Ross, collier, Heolfach for being drunk and disorderly, was fined 10s and costs. David Thomas, Ton, 5s and costs. William Thomas, Pentre, a similar amount. THE DIVERSIONS OF "THE HEAD OF THE FAMILY." ASSAULTING THE POLICE.- The defendant in the last case, William Thomas, collier, lives behind Zion chapel, Pentre, and at his own bouse-where he is the step-father of the household, he was creating a diversion on Sunday night by asserting his authority. P.C. David Jenkins was sent for to quell the disturbance. That officer went and tried his powers of persuasion to their utmost to no purpose, for the head of the family would have his will." When the constable sought to put an end to the row by taking the defendant to the police-station, the head of the family," like a playful infant, lay on his back in the passage, and kicked away like fun," assaulting the officer, and doing other damage. For the assault he was fined 20s and costs.

Pontypridd Police Court. WEDNESDAY.—Before Mr F. R. Crawshay, Mr H. Jackson, and Dr Leigh. DRUNK.-Thomas Jones, and Richard Fudge (alias Livingstone), charged with being drunk and riotous, were fined 10s and costs each. EXPLOSIVES ON UNLICENSED PREMISES.—William Williams, Penygraig, summoned for keeping explosives on unlicensed premises, was ordered to pay costs. i NON-MAINTENANCE.—Richard and Phillip Evans labourers, of Pentyrch, summoned by Mr H Hopkins, relieving officer, of Cardiff, for non- maintenance of their parents, were ordered to pay Is 3d per week each, and the costs. ALLEGED BIGAMY AT LLWYNPIA.—Evan Thomas, an old man of about 70 years, was charged by Anne Thomas, with having married her, his wife being then and now alive. Mr Supt. Matthews said it appeared that the second wife who gave the information was aware of the first marriage, and she could not now be found. The magistrates discharged prisoner on his paying the costs incurred in the case. THREATENING TO SHOOT.—Riehard England, a tailor, of Tynewydd, was brought up on a charge of threatening to shoot Mary Ann Lamb. Com- plainant came down from London to nurse her sick mother. Defendant lodged at the mother's house at Gwendoline-street, Treherbert, and he seems to have fallen over head and ears in love with the newly-returned Mary Ann. The fair Lamb, though she walked out with him once or twice, refused to promise to keep faithful and true to him as he was a married man. This so incensed him that he threatened to shoot her, and afterwards shoot himself. When apprehended by P.C. Bryant defendant had no pistol of any kind. The magis- trates, in default of his finding sureties for his good behaviour, sentenced him to 28 days' hard labour. DRUNK AND RIOTOUS.-Do.vid Howells, Thomas Jenkins, Gregory Rees, Richard Williams, and William Stafford, were charged with being drunk and riotous at Cymmer, at half-past 11 o'clock on the night of the 12th inst. Mr Williams, solicitor, defended Howells, Stafford, and Williams. It appeared from the evidence of P-C. Thorney, and P.C. Williams, that the defendants commenced a disturbance outside the Rhondda Inn, where Rees and Howells were in fighting attitude. On being told to go, they moved off, but shouts were heard by the company's houses" a few minutes later, and on the officers going up they saw a free fight," and it was said a poker was used. The constables spoke of the row as a very bad one, and such that they dared not take the men into custody. Gregory Rees had been six times pre- viously convicted, but there was no previous com- plaint against any of the other defendants.—William Stafford, David Howells, and Thomas Jenkins were then charged with assaulting Gregory Rees. Thomas Jenkins was also charged with assaulting Jane Rees, wife of Thomas Rees. The three first- named defendants were fined 20s aud costs each for the assault on Gregory Rees, and 10s and costs each for being drunk and riotous. Gregory Rees and Thomas Rees were fined 30s and cost each for an assault with pokers on David Howells. The charge against Thomas Rees for assaulting Jane Rees was dismissed.

Y GOLOFN GYMREIG. y Gohtbiacih&o i'w danfoa i'r GolygjM MR. COSSLETT COSSLETT, (CARNELIAN), PONTYPRIDD.

BWRDD Y GOL. Llinellan Coffadwriaethol," &c.-Nid oes nemawr o'r awen yn y rhai hyn-newidiwyd ambell air yma thraw-a chant ymddangos, er nad ydynt i fyny a'r nod. Amddifad y glowr." — Yr ydych yn gwella, ac mae'r penillion yma yn lied dyner, a gweddol ystwyth. Newidiwyd gair neu ddau. Ymdrechwch, a chwi a ragorwch. "Cyfarchiad ymadawol," &c.—LHnellau toddedig ac hiraethlawn. Diolch. Dyfed,-Englyn gwahoddiadol.- Yr afr. Nodweddiadol, a chynwysfawr—diolch, an- fonwch eto cyn hir. I'r Swyddfa: — Llywarch Hen, R. G. Hughes, Rhystyn a Llenydd Taf.

CYNGHERDD JERUSALEM, LLWYNPIA. Gwelir heno Llwynpia, Heb un pia yn y llwyn, Nis gall pia ta phwy pia Wneud Llwnpm 'n f6r o swyn, Ond un Llinos fwyn a'r Eos Gyda'u nefanedig sain, Hwy a'u pia o Llwynpia Beth dal pia wrth y rhai'n. Nos Iau Tachwedd y 17eg y cynhaliwyd un o'r cyngherddau goreu erioed, yn y lie uchod. Sonir am y London Concerts-ini a wn beth ydynt-ni chafwyd yho erioed well y gyngherdd hon—yn gyntaf yr oedd genym yr Artistes o'r radd flaenaf, ac yr oeddynt yn eu hwyliau goreu. Dechreuwn eu darlunio. Dacw yn gyntaf, ac uchaf oil, Miss Lizzie Williams, (Llinos y De), soprano heb ei hail yn y dywosogaeth-yr oedd yn gwefreiddio yr holl le, braidd nad oedd pawb yn ynfydu o dan ddylanwad hynod ei llais—y mae ei ymddangosiad mor brydferth- ei gwedd mor syml, ei manners mor berffaith, a'r dull y daw ger bron y dorf ar y stage mor bewitching fel nad ydym yn petruso rhoddi y lie blaenaf iddi yn mhlith cantoresau goreu ein gwlad. Mae'r nef yn mhob rhyw nodyn' A dery ei thafod byw, A nerth a bar i'n ofyn A'i eiddo angel yw, Y llais, y wedd a'r osgo Sy'n gwneud i'r galon brudd, I guro nghynt a theimlo O'i gofid oil yn rhydd Mil gwell na thelyn Dafydd Yw llais y Llinos Ion, I yru'r drwg ysbrydion Blinderon o bob bron, « Mae anian lon'd ei chaniad Mae purdeb lon'd ei gwedd, Boed nef yn llon'd ei chariad A Duw yn llon'd ei hedd Dacw eto Eos Morlais-pawb yn falch ei wel'd' Mor wylaidd, mor gymroaidd ac wedi ei rejinio i'r dim, mae ynddo alluoedd naturiol cryfion, wedi eu caboli nes synu y rhai sy'n gwybod am yr anfanteision y mae efe wedi eu gorchfygu. Eos anwyl, boed i'th bibell Gadw'n gyfan flwyddau hir, Ti yw brenhin adar Cymru, Ti yw Eos oreu'r tir. Tom John.-Balch oeddem ei weled a'i glywed yntau yn cael yr encore cyntaf yn y gyngherdd, yr hyn sydd beth nad yw yn cymeryd lie yn ami i berson yn y gymdogaeth y mae yn byw ynddi. Well done Tom, siarada hyn gyfrolau am dy ddyl- anwad yn y cylch yr wyt yn byw ynddo ers blynyddau bellach-dos rha-,ot-er prawf pellaoh ein bod yn gwerthfawrogi ein local genius. Mae efe bron bob amser yn ffeindio chord newydd yn ein calon pan yn canu nes ydym yn dywedyd— Mae athrylith yn ei lygad Yn ei law a'i droad lion, Plentyn natur yn gwefreiddio 1:1 Pob un ydyw Thomas John. H. W. Hughes.—Mae yr ysgolor a'r cerddor yn ei wedd ef -gofala lai am foddio pobl na llawer un-meddylia fwy am gywirdeb y gan, a notes y gerddoriaeth nac am ei dderbyniad gan y dorf,- y gwir am dano-talp o intellect ydyw ef. Cryf a hoew 'i ymddangosiad Eglur yw ei ymddadblygiad, Dysg a dawn, athrylith hefyd y Ydynt nodau clir ei fywyd. Y mae Mr D. Evans, Ystrad Rhondda, yn feistr perffaith ar ei waith ac felly yr oedd yn ddywenydd mawr i ni ei weled ef a Mr Rees R. Davies a John yn cyduno yn ynghanu Mae Brenhiniaeth Na fydded i bwyllgorau cyngherddau pell ac agos fOd heb eu cyflogi-yn wir y mae gems cerddoro Cymru yn amlhau! Siaradai yr offeryn cerdd o dan fysedd meistrol gar Mr D. Bowen Dowlais, fel y dywedem Y seiniau bach sy'n ei big I gyd yn fendigedig." Llywyddid gan y gwylaidd a'r boneddw parchus dros ben yn y gymydogaeth y mae yn byw ynddi sef, W. W. Hood, Yaw., Glyncornel House, Llwynpia, yn wir fedrus a phwrpasol. Nid ydym yn disgwyl treat mor ragorol am dro eto, na chydgyfarfyddiad y fath lu o wahanol dalentau, ond brysied yr adeg er hyny fel y caffom ei debyg yn fuan-t-rodd y gyngherdd allan yn llwyddiant perffaith-nid rhyfedd gan fod y fath gewri 0 ddylanwad yn y gymydogaeth wedi cymeryd at y gorchwyl o'i gario allan-sef, Gwrtyd, Wrexham House, Mr E. Meredith, grocer, &c., ynghyd a'r gweithiwr difefl Mr Phillip Davies, contractor. Yr oedd elw y gyngherdd yn myned i dalu am yr harmonium sydd yn y capel. Brysied yr amser pan y cawn y fath wledd eto. HOMO DDU.

CAN AMDDIFAD Y GLOWR. Geneth wyf mewn ingoedd hiraeth, Am fy anwyl ffyddlon dad; Hwn a gollais yn yr alaeth, Ddaeth fel corwynt dros y wlad. Llawer tad, a brawd. a phriod, Fel efe'n wrthrychau serch, Yn ddisymwth ag un ddyrnod, Laddwyd gan y danchwa erch. O mor unig wyf ac ysig Ni chaf gysur, gwenau ffawd; 0 tosturiwch wrth enethig, Drist amddifad glowr tlawd. ) Torodd mam, ei chalon dirion, Yn 'r un bedd, gorwedda'r ddau O fy Nuw trwy'th ldyrus droion, Dwg fi atynt hwy yn glau Er cael cydymdeimlad lawer, Pob tiriondeb im a. wnawd, 0 Nid oes dim a leddfa alar, Drist amddifad glowr tlawd. Af o gam i gam, dan wylo, Prudd fy mron, a thrist fy ngwedd; F' unig orchwyl mwy fydd gwylio, Cysegredig fan eu bedd. Gwn caf yfed dyfroedd chwerwon, ) Siomiant byd yn nghyd a'i wawd; Caf yr Hwn sydd Farnwr gweddwon, I mi'n.Dad a Iesu'n frawd. 0 mor unig, wyf ac ysig, Ni chaf gysur gwenau ffawd O tosturiweh wrth enethig, 11 Drist amddifad glowr tlawd. E. R.

CYFARCHIAD YMADAWOL I MORUS WILLIAM. 0 aros Morus William, aros frawd, Mae'th gwmni'n felus, felus ar y rhawd, Paham mae rhaid ymadael gyfaill cu, 0 Morus William, aros gyda ni. Byr iawn fu ein cydymdaith yn y cnawd, Ond os mai byr, bendithion lawer gawd; Wyt lestr etholedig nefoedd fty, 0 Morus William, aros gyda ni. Fel seraph wyt yn llawn 0 ddwyfol dan Ac ysbrydolrwydd yn gWresogi'th gan, Wyt oleu llachar yn yr anial du, O Moras William, aros gyda ni. Yn weithiwr diwyd buost yn ein plith, Trysorau nef, ddihidlaist fel y gwlith — Gwlith lwyr ireiddiai galon seion gu, 0 Morus Williiam, aros gyda ni. Yn athraw ffyddlon yn yr ysgol Sul, Cyfeiriaist ddynion at y llwybr cul, Bwleh yn y rhengau a adewi di, 0 Morus William, aros gyda ni. Ond gan mae myn'd yw'th fwriad di yn awr (Ran hyny myn'd mae pobpeth daear lawr), 0 boed dy fyn'd dan nawdd dy rasol Ri, A'i gwmni ef fo'n aros gyda thi. A phan i ben dirwyna'th einioes frawd, Yr adeg hono pan rhaid gado'r cnawd, Anfoned Duw angylion gwisgi nef, I'th gyrchu adref, idd ei fynwes ef. Ac os na chawn dy weled ar v llawr, Yn myd y poenau a'r eystuddiau mawr, Gobeithio y cawn eto gwrdd a thi Yn un o gyrddau y Gaersalem fry. Coedymeibion. LLYWARCH HEN.

YR AFR, Un o ysbryd llawn asbri—yw'r afr, Or-hyf rhwng clogwyni; Addurnol gyrn heirdd arui.. A heriaf ail i'w barf hi. Od haeddol ddillad addien,-a lluniaeth Ddyd yn llawn i'w pherchen, Saig ora' hen Walia Wen Erioed yw cochl yr hwden. RHYSTYN.

A PROMISING YOUTH AT TREHER- BERT. A BOT OF 14 THE BEST MAN ON THE ROAD. At Pentre police-court, on Monday, Nicholas Lewis, aged 14 years, who was also concerned in the Sunday spree at Cwmpark, was summoned for being drunk and disorderly at Treherbert. It was stated in evidence that he was drunk, and after using very .bad language to some people in Bute- strftet, he expressed a pressing desire to fight somebody, and declared himself to be the best man on the road When the police came up the defendant used forcible, if not elegant, language, and offered to fight a constable. Defendant, and a medical gentleman who had written to that effect, said the police might have mistaken lame- ness for drunkenness, but the Stipendiary remarked that defendant's tongue did not, at any rate, seem to be at all lame. He was fined 10s.

POXTYPRIDD. VESTRY.—A vestry meeting of the parish of Llanwonno was held on Thursday, the 17th inst., under the presidency of Mr R. Smyth, to give con- sent to expenses incurred by the overseers in making out a supplementary valuation list for the half year ending 25th March, 1882. LECTURE.—At St. David's hall, on Friday evening, the Rev. F. Harbourne delivered an interesting lecture on John Wesley." The lecture was illustrated with magic lantern scenes. There was a large audience, and we trust a goodly sum was realized towards the funds of the Primitive Methodist Church.

TREFOHEST. TEA MEETING.—On Monday last, a tea meeting in connection with the Salvation Army, was held at Calvary English Baptist chapel vestry, when several hundreds partook of tea and cake. In the evening a revival meeting was held, under the presidency of Capt. Eiliott, of Stroud. Adresses .were delivered by Captains Smith (Porth), Corcure (Ferndale), Guffic (PeDire) Simons (Cirencester), Bates (Dowlais), Bell (Cardiff). Norton (Treforest), and Lieutenant Lewis. Pentre. The proceeds are to be devoted towards erecting seats, &c., in the hall.

MOUNTAIN ASH. DEATH OF DR. DAVIES.—Dr. E. W. Davies, Aber- ffrwd, died on Wednesday, after a few days' illness. The deceased gentleman, who was about 63 years of age, had resided in this neighbourhood about 25 years, and practised very successfully here until twelve months ago, when he partially retired from the profession. He was highly respected as a gentleman and practitioner. During his short illness, the deceased gentleman was attended by Dr Davies, of Cymmer, and Dr. Evans, Mountain Ash.

DINAS. SUICIDE OF AX OLD MAN.—Late on Tuesday night the sad news was spread in this neighbour- hood that Thomas Llew, lyn, generally knotrn as Twmi Glyncornel." had been found hanging to a tree, near Gwaunblyfiog. The unfortunate- old man was about 7u years of age, and hud lived in the neighbourhood all his life, having been born at Glyncornel Farm. He was seen going up the fields in the direction of where his body was found, and, not returning, his son-in-law and others went to search for him, and found him as already stated. He was immediately cut down, but life was extinot.

I r TREORKY. LECTt HE.—A lecture wasgiven on Friday evening, the 18th inst., at the Tabernacle chapel, by Professor J. Stewart. Subject, "Phrenology." The attendance was very small. ANNIVERSARY.—The anniversary services of Calfaria Welsh Wesleyan chapel, were held on Sunday, the 20th inst., when the Rev. O. Owen, Pontypridd, and others officiated. The attendance was very good, and oollections were made towards defraying the chapel expenses. CONCERT.—A grand concert was given at Bethania chapel on Thursday evening, the 17th inst., for the benefit of John Davies, tailor, who has been unable to follow his employment for a long time. The following artistes took part: Sopranos, Mrs Rees. Llinos Rhondca, Miss M. A. Davies (Blodwen) contralto, Miss M. J. Jenkins, (Morfudd) tenor, Mr D. Davies. Treherbert, Mr T. Felix; bass, Mr E. Thomas (Llew Rhondda), Mr S. Edwards: violinists, Mr J. Ryan, and Miss Jennie Ryan; accompanist. Mrs Evans, Treorky. The attendance was very large, and it is anticipated that a very good sum was realised.

TONYPANDY. ANNIVERSARY.—On Sunday and Monday, anni- versary sermons were preached at Bethel Baptist chapel, by the Rev. T. Reeves (Bassalleg), Rev. J. W. Lewis (Trealaw), Rev. H. Jones (Dinas), and Rev. E. W. iJavies (Clydach Vala). The services were weL attended.

LLWYNPIA. CONCERT.—A very popular concert was given at Jerusalem chapel, Llwynpia, on Thursday evening, when a number of eminent artistes took part, and acquitted themselves admirably as usual. Our friend, Homo Ddn, gives a detailed, and, we may add aitist'c report of it in our Welsh column this week'. DEATH OF AN OLD INHABITANT.—WB are sorrv to have to record the death of Mr William Meredith, of this place, which occurred on Saturday last. The deceased was 79 years of age, aud was known and highly respected as the "blind deacon of the Baptist chapel, Llwynpia. He lived in the ne;gh bourhood of Upper Boat about 50years ago, and was connected at the outset with the Baptist churches of Treforest, and Llantwit Vardre. The funeral took place on Thursday.

YSTRAD. THE ADVANCE IN WAGES.—Trade in this neigli bourhood is brightening, owing to the men employed at the Ocean Company's Ton and Bwllfa Collieries having, on Saturday night last, rec-ived the 2i per cent advance in their, wag-es. People's faces were brighter, and their pockets heavier, after this last pay, than they have been for years, and by the time the advance has been given in other neigh- bouring collieries, Saturday, the 26th, being the date in some, things will doubtless go on very comfortably here.

PENTRE. I DEATH OF MR. EVAN REES.—Mr Evan Rees, deacon at Nazareth Chapel, died at his residence, on Sunday morning. I Dis VRBING RELIGIOUS SKUVU KS.—At the Sal- vation Hall, on Sunday, the 20th inst, as the services were going on, a struggle took place between one of the members and another young man, who, when requested to leave the meeting, struck the other a severe blow, which n suited in a struggle. The intruder had to be carried out by a few of the members. It is disgraceful to witness the mockery that is made of the word of God at these metings, it is hoped some means will be taken to avoid this nuisance in the future.

FERNDALE. OPENING SFRVICTS.—The opening services of the English Congregational Church at this place, weie held on Monday, when sermons were preached by tl-e Rev. Kilsby Jones (Llanwrtyd Wells), and Joseph Cade (Pentre). The building will m'tail upon the trustees a debt of 1:600. On Monday evening the former gentleman delivered a lecture (n Self-made men." Mr Lewi-, Davis, Brynder- wen, presided. COLLIERS' M. CRI SG.—A general meeting of the workmen employed by Messrs D. Davies and Sons at Ferndale, was held on Monday, to consider whether to keep on the separate Sliding Scale in vogue at these works or join the treneral Sliding Scale for Menmouthshire and South Wales. So unanimous was the feeling of the meeting that when a reso- lution That we. as workmen of Ferndale, Bod- ringallt and Blaengwawr Collieries, after a fair and impartial consideration of the subject, do thoroughly oelieve and approve of a separate scale between us and our employers," not a single vote was given against it. The following resolutions were also passed-(a) That in the opinion of this meeting the sliding-scale scheme for the regulation of wages and the prevention of strikes and lock-outs is tiits best yet devised. (i) That a committee of eleven workn-en, chosen from each of the aforesaid collieries, be appointed to meet the employers, and to draw up a scale lor farther regulation, provided 11: e necessa iy mod i fi cati ■ risbe granted by the employ- ers." The cbflinuau and secretary of the committee, Messrs Tinotny Davies and Morgan Dyer, having been re-elected, a vote of tkanks was accorded them for past services, and the proceedings terminated.

BODRINGALLT. PENN READINGS.—These popular entertainments Lave ouce n ore been commenced at Bodringallt. chapel vestry, and the ariangements for the season a., e such as will in all probability, keep -up and increase their popularity.

LLINELLAU ER COFFAWDWRIAETH AM THOMAS JENKINS, RHYDFELEN. Ein Thomas fu am amser maith, Mewn cystudd blin a gwaelder, Er hyny swynol oedd ei iaith, Dy 'wyllys ddoeth a wneler;" Tra iechyd yn ymauddo'i lawr I ]an yr hen Iorddonen Fe rwyfodd drosodd megis cawr I ardal Ion ddysglaerwen. Fe darfu'n foreu ddwyn yr iau, Bu'n ufydd iawn 0 dani; A phell oedd ef o lwfrhau, Ond beunydd yn ymdrechu Ei enaid mewn amynedd dwys Feddianai tra y rhedai Ei yrfa fach grefyddol lwys Gan syllu ar y gwobrau. Ymdrechai beunydd at y nod, 0 uchel gamp ysblenydd; Ac heddyw mae goruwch y rhod Mewn meddiant llawn o balmwydd; A choron euraidd ar ei ben, Eglurant fuddugoliaeth 0 filwr dewr dan Freinin Nen Yn myddin lachawdwriaeth. Os oedd ei lais tra is y ser Trwy gystudd blin yn methu; Mae erbyn hyn yn eithaf per Yn canu clodydd Iesu; Mae gobaith llawn fel lliain gwyn, Er sychu dagrau heilltion Na wylwch fel diobaith rai," Gorchfygodd ei elynion. Rhydfelen. LLENYDD TAF.

call upon them for the jE20 odd of their salaries which the skedaddler utilised to pay his travelling expenses, and the 92 13B, belonging to the infant school which he used to square his accounts, the Board may find they did not get off as cheaply as they thought. Then what about the postage which the absent one did not pay on the letter he sent to the Clerk ?