The Pontypridd Chronicle and Workman's News

LOCAL & DISTRICT INTELLIGENCE. POXTYPUIDD. THERE are men at work repairing the roof of St. Catherine's church. THE erection of St. David's new Presbyterian hurch is pre g essing very rapidly. The building is to he ready in May, and it seems likely to be finished in time. AT the monthly meeting of the Pontypndd Chamber of Trade, on Wednesday evening, the Barry Dock and Railway Scheme was discussed, but, pending the receipt of certain particulars as to the rates, Ac., no resolutions were passed. WBLSHXSK at Oxford celebrated St David's Dsy with a dinner, followed by a capital list of toasts, and concluded the proceedings by singing Hen Wlad fy Nbadau," which aa most of our readers know, is the work of a Pontypridd com- poser. WE are glad to find that Mr Lewis Williams, a native of Hafod and one who commenced his career as a surveyor under the Glamorgan Coal Company at Gilfach Goch, has been appointed superintendent of the Manchester, Bury, Roch- dale, and Oldham Steam Tramways." LLANWONNO SCHOOL BOARD.—The first meeting of this Board after the triennial election took place at the vestry ball, Pontypridd, on Wednes- day, when Mr Thomas Edwards was re-elected chairman, and Mr Idris Williams vice-chairman. Other important business was transacted, a full report of which will appear next week. ABTIFICIAL TMrn.—R. B. Bonlton, dental sur- geon, Acton 11 > st:, opposite the Infirmary, Cardiff, attends at Mr 1. 1-var.s's opposite the police station, St. Catherine's Street. Pontt-pndd, on the first aud third Wednesday in every month, from 12 to 4 Splendidly fitting work at moderate fees. 30 years' experience. GOVERNMENT F&ttt EMIGRATION To QUEENSLIKD. —Wanted, yoong bomoNtic Servan s Salwry from JB26 upwards. All classes of men, both marriec mid single, received. Apply, enclosing sump to Mr 0. Morgan, Ashgrove, Trelorent. GREAT WESTERN. LLANWONNO SCHOOL BOAED ELtCTIOK.—PUBUC MEETING.—On Friday evening last, at the Reading- room of the Great Western Colliery, an enthusiastic meeting was held by the workmen to congratulate Mr T. Williams, the manager, on his election to the Llanwenno School Board.-Mr W. W. Phillips, Hafod, was voted to the chair, and Mr John Thomas to the vice-chair. Mr W. N. Jones read the figures showing the result of the Llanwonjo School Board election, and stated that 65 per eent of the ratepayers had voted. The first to address the meeting was Mr R. Hughes (Gwyngyll) who spoke of Mr Williams as a person whom he well knew and believed would make a conscientious and good member. (Applause.)-Rev. G. LI. Williams Rhondda. said that Mr Williams had promised to bring the rates as low as he could, and he believed Mr Williams would do his best for the lowering of the fifth standard. But they mast not expect too much from a single member. He alluded to the little paper which tried to injure Mr Williams, but failed. He wished Mr Williams success in his new capacity.-Next followed Mr John Thomas. He said if Mr Williams would not lower the rates he would try his best to keep them as they are. (Applause.)—Mr W. Humphreys dwelt upon the Dower of unity, as illustrated in the success of Mr Williams' candidature.—Mr W. Williams, who spoke in English and Welsh, believed the time must come when the Welsh language must be introduced into the day schools in the shape of a duoglott grammar. Then, he said he was glad to see any Welshmen rising to posts of honour, and he was very pleased to find that in Mr Williams they had a Welshman who was honoured in his own countiy. (Applause.)—Mr David Morgan, Hafod. said he never saw anything which he took in hand to be very much behind.-Next the letters published in last week's Pontypridd Chronicle and sent to that journal by a committee of the workmen of the Great Western Colliery was read by Mr J. Thomas, and received with acclammation.—Mr D. Abraham, Messrs Charles John, Evan Rees, R. Trevella, and others having spoken in English and Welsh, Mr T. Williams himself spoke. He called them fellow- workmen, because he knew they had been co- operating well with him. (Applause). He was not ashamed of the tespectable army he had to fight with. (Applause). He thacked them and said it was they bad done all aa a good regiment. (Laughter and applause). He told them te judge his future career by his deeds. In looking at the work of the School Board and the interest of the working men generally they ought to consider how to maintain the children as well as educate them. (Applause). Mr W. Howell proposed a vote of thanks to the composers of the letters published in the Pontypridd Chronicle with reference to Mr Williams's candidature. This was seconded by the chairman, and carried unanimously.—Then a vote of congratulation was given to Mr Williams in the Welsh fashion, by three hearty cheers, and the meeting terminated. Several songs and duetts were rendered in the course of the proceedings. [This report should have appeared last week.—Ed. P.C.] j. GYFEILLON. TESTIMONIAL.—On Friday a meeting of the Great Western Colliery Co's. workmen was held, under the presidency of Mr W. White Phillips, at the Beading Room, for the purpose of forming a committee to carry out managements respecting a testimonial for Mr E. H. Randall. The following among others, were elected: Mr W. W. Phillips. Chairman, Mr T. Williams, treasurer, and Mr W. H. Jones, secretary. YNYSHIR. IMPORTANT MEETING or COLLIERS.—The workmen of the Standard Steam Coal Colliery, Ynyshir, held a public meeting on Monday evening, at the Carpenters' Arms at that place. One of the work- men presided, and Mr Abraham (Mabon) was present. The object of the meeting was to take into consideratiun certain questions affecting the wages, and certain regulations which, it was alleged, a few of the workmen were transgressing. Several of those present having spoken upon the necessity of observing the regulations which had been working so well since the opening of the coliiery. Mr Abraham spoke of the dangers of over-production. It was proposed, and carried unanimously, "That all the workmen present at this meeting pledge themselves to abide by the rules laid down for the regulation of tha filling of coal in the various seams, and to try to influence any person or persons who may incline to infringe those rules not to do so and, if this will Dot prove a sufficient remedy to the evil threatening itself upon them, that this meeting empowers the committee to call a special meeting of the workmen, and that work be sus- pended for a d-y at the colliery, in order to bring this question to a satisfactory issue." PENYGRAIG. CoNCMT.—A grand concert for the benefit of Master John Llewelyn, the promising pianist, of this place, wa& given on Thursday evening, the first inst. There was a capital audience, and the proceedings were exceedingly successful in every sense. A notable feature of the concert was the wearing of the leek by the choir, in honour of the patron Saint of Wales, it being St. David's Day. Songs were rendered by Eos Hafod, Asaph Rhon- dda, Mr Alexander, Miss Foster, Mrs Owens, and Llew Bedw, and the Dinas Choir, under the baton of Mr Rees (Alawfab) performed Mordaith Bywyd." Master Llewelja acquitted himself splendidly as pianist. THE STATE or THE DISTRICT.—A correspondent writes:—Who is responsible for the disgraceful condition of the roads, is a question often asked by the inhabitants of Penygraig, as well as by strangers visiting the plaoe, on the wet weather that we have had so abundantly lately, these inquiries are made respecting that portion of the road from Cnle's Shop" down by the Baptist Chapel towards Shop-y-gareg and the Swan. On rainy weather this spot resembles erne of the Welsh Brooks, much more than it does a public thoroughfare. The cause of this flooded oondition of the rliad is owini; to the bad state of the culvert which ought to carry the wafcet from the brook ooming from the Turberville Field, alongside of the upper wall of Zoar Chapel graveyard. It appears that a portion of this oulvert h- a filled up and consequently, the water flows over the roads, causing great injury to the roads, damage to tte adjoining property, and great inconvenience to the public. The surveyor of the Local Board's atten- tion has been called to the same, and, according to his statement, the Local Buard has nothing to do in the matter that it is the duty of the ground landlord to keep the above culvert in a proper oondition. New, is it net the duty of our LOW Board to interfere in such matter* P And if the landlord or his agent does nothing to remedy this state nf things, is it not their duty to take stringent action P 1 believe that the ratepayer has a right to expect that such a th ng should be enquired into and remedied.-Amo., TONYPAKnT. THE DEATH OF A CHILD.—The death of Mr W. Williams's child, reported by us last week, was caused by convulsions, as was certified by Dr. Jones, who was in attendance a few Minutes after the deceased was taken ill. Mr Williams was from home on business at the time of the sad occurrence, and Mrs. Williams was at Brecon, having been summoned there to attend to her brother, who had met with an accident. The house was, consequently, left in charge of Mr Williams's sister-iu-law and Lis daughter, a young woman of eighteen. LLWYNPIA. BAPTISM.—On Sunday evening last, the Rev. J. R. Jones baptized four peisons at Jerusalem Chapel, and received 12 more into communion. J lilt KCSAWAT FIKEMAR.—On SaturJay evening. a fireman employed by the Glamorgan Coal Company, suddenly made his disappearance by taking train at Llwyapia for America, and by the time this will be published he will be breathing the fresh air of the knew world which was discovered by Colnmbus. This man was reepected by every- body until ot late, when it was discovered that there was something wroug in his transactions. In con- nection with the Isst tt-aparty which was held at a neighbouring chapel, he sold tickets at the oolliery to the value of .£8, which he handed over to the church, It is rumoured that he has on mortgage in this locality, mosey to the amount of £ 350. The hGra88 widow" is still lingering around here awaiting a le ter from the one who So suddenly started from her.—GRESHAM. FOOTBALL.—A football match was played on the Patridge field between Llwynpia and Mountain Ash on Thursday March 1st. The weather was beautifully fine and the ground in splendid condition, which afforded the teams opportunities of making some splendid runs. There was a large concourse of people present, among the spectators being Mr Gilmour. Mr, Joshua Davies and Mr Morgan Howells. The game was commenced at 3 p. m. Mountain Ash won the toss and therefore, took the advantage of making a good kick off. After a good deal of dodging the ball was kicked into touch by Tom Jones after scrimmage M. Rees tendered the ball a splendid kick which sent it back some 40 yards. Brooks made a splendid run but was soon collared by Sam Cording, Cooke then succeeded in securing the ball and made an effort to run, but all in vain. They laid their hands on him and made him kiss the green grass. After a little dodging and dribbling the ball was sent into touch by Davies after scrimmage M. Rees for the second time made a capital drop kick when Brooks was compelled to touch down in self-defence. After another scrimmage the ball was kicked into touch by J. M. Davies. Then they formed into line when the cry was heard man to man, the ball was thrown out but was cleverly caught by Jno Treharne, who succeeded in gaining much ground in favour of Llwynpia. After a good through and through fight for the ball, M. Rees very cleverly gave her the shoe. In a little while Tom Jones made a short run, and when collared passed the ball to Cooke when all at once they rushed on him. After scrimmage it was kicked to touch by Netherway, and when thrown out a dispute arose concerning a free kick. Tingle made a good run but was soon stopped by Sam Cording when he presented him with a Devonshire fling Then came off a good run Ed. Rees from neutral ground to within 6 yards to Goal post, The ball was passed to Roderick when he at once was collared. Scrimmage was formed when another touch down was placed to the credit of the house team. Tom Jones made a good run when he accidentally fell, after scrimmage a try was made by Cooke, for Llwynpia which proved to be a failure to convert into goal. R. Netherway made a splendid run but was seon collared by Tom Hornsby who failed the position of Back. J. Cox and T. Rees made themselves very conspicuous in scrimmage. Edmund Rees made a sharp run but was collared by R. Netherway which was a raw built young man he upset Mr Rees in a very peculiar manner (half time). Time was called, the first kick was made by Roderick (Cuptain) then came off a tremendous struggle which lasted fully 10 minutes within 3 yards to goal posts, when it came off a touch down in favour of the house team. after a little more play time was called, and all the players left for Partridge Hotel. Mountain Ash:-John Boncloff, Captain, R. Netherway, J. M. Davies, E. Davies T. Netherway, F. Brooks. F. Nelson, S. Tingle, H. Tingle, I. Watkins, W. J. Lewis., Wm. Rees, E. Rees, W. Barny, umpire L Williams, Llwynpia:—John Roderick, (Captain), John Treharne, Tom Jones, Morgan Rees, John Cox, George Tobias, Tom Rees, Cooke, A. Joaes, Edmund Rees, Tom Hornsby, B. Phillips, Sam Cording, Tom Davies, David Rees. TON. NJrw SCHOOL.—The fine new school at this place has been completed, and on Monday the members of the School Board inspected it. The building has coat about JE2887. LKCTUU-—Last Thursday evening, at Bethesda chapel, a very able and interesting lecture on Music was delivered by the Rev. E. Stephen, (Tanymarian.) .-Mr E. Thomas, Maindy Hall. occupied the chair. YSTRAD. SUDDEN DEATH.—On Wednesday morning, James Rees, seventeen years of age, whose parents reside at the King's Head Inn, Ystrad, died very suddenly at the lamp-room of the Gelli Steam Coal Colliery. It appears that deceased was about to apply for his lamp before descending the pit, when he was taken very ill. Medical aid was imroediately summoned, and Dr. Idris Davies's assistant, Mr Hughes, was soon in attendance and rendered all aid possiple, but the unfortunate lad expired on the spot. The cause of death was attributed to heart disease. Owing to the sad occurence work was suspended for the day. PEN f RE. COMPLAINTS are frequently made hers now that the noise made by the Salvation Army, with its band." playing and bellowing When Johnny oomes marching home," in parading the streets, is a desecration of the Sabbath Day. LECTURE.—On Thursday last, the Rev. J. Davies delivered a lecture on Electric Light and the Phonograph," the electric light was shown, and the phonograph was enacted to speak, and sing, but not in a very satisfactory manner. The chair was occupied by Mr Wm. James, Pentre Colliery. The proceeds were devoted towards assisting a friendly society. THE BAKBT DOCK AND SAILWAT Scs.The Rhondda Valleys Chamber of Trade, at a meeting on Tuesday, passed resolutions in support of this scheme.—A publio meeting held later in the evening at the Public Hall was attended by representative men from all parts of the Valley, but the conveners, desiring a more crowded and enthusiastic gathering, postponed the proceedings until Friday evening at half-past seven. Mus PHiLLirs and Miss Davies, the Theherbert lady evanKelists, who have for souie time been holding v. ry successful revival services in Car- diganshire, addressed crowded meetings at Nazare h Methodist ohapel, Peatre, on Sunday, and on Mon- day and Tuesday evenings last week. Th'se ladies are Methodist evangelists, who preach with true Welsh fervoar, and a good deal of original 'ty, and now that they have returned to their native place we may expect to hear their voices, in the touching rendering of old familiar Welsh kymns, and the delivery of stirring addressee rousing the souls of the men ef the Rhondda to religious enthusiasm. VisitOiS to Merthyr should patronise the COBDEN Corrrx TAVERN and Refreshment Rooms, 6. Pont- morlaia, Merthyr. TREOBlty. IMQUMT.—On Friday Mr Thomas Williams, deputy coroner, held an inquiry respecting the death of Thomas Evans, who was killed at the Dare Pit on Tuesday night last. A verdict of Accidental death was returned. ACCIDENT.—On Thursday a ,(.urg man eighteen years old, named William Phillips, residing at River-row, was seriously injured at Abergorky Co liery. He was employed ai haulier, and was riding on the shaft between the horse and tram when the horse made a sharp start and threw .the haulier uuder the trum. He received severe internal injuiies. Work was suspended for the re- mainder of the day. Dr. Price was immediately in atteadanoe on the injured man. { SPECIAL SERVICES.—On Sunday last, the 25th ult. special services were held in the Treorky Church. The Rev. T. H. Hughes of Brecon, who attended as deputation from the Church Pastoral Aid Society was the preacher. Sermons were delivered in the morning in English, and in the afternoon and evening in Welsh. The work that has been accomplished by this society and its claims for support in the future, were in an able and impressive manner put forth by the speaker. It may be mentioned that this charch derives considerable pecuniary aid from the society, and therefore special appeals were made on its behalf. On Monday evening a lecture waa delivered by the same gentleman on "Griffith Jones Vicar of Llanddowror and his times," the Rev. W. Lewie presiding In the first place the lecturer took a review of Wales, religiously and morally 150 to 200 years ago. Secondly, a short history of the eminent Welsh clergymen at this period who lived and remained in the church until death, and also of thoee who were compelled to sever their connection with the church and afterwards became celebrated ae being the founders of Welsh Methodism. Finally, the present attitude of the various Nonconformist bodies towards the church. The subject was dealt with in an able and impartial manner and was liatened to with rapt attention by a large and appriciative andience. The proceeds will be devoted to the funds of the Pastorel Aid Society. Why go to Bristol P A large assortment of SCALES, Weighing Machines, TEA CANNISTESS, ete^ at Maker's prioes-M. W. Roberts, Wh sicca Is and Retail Ironmonger, Merthyr. CWMPARK. ACCIDBVT.—On Wednesday, William Davies, aged sixteen, employed as doorboy at the Brick Pit, was injured. He was riding on the horae shaft, when in some way or other he fell under the trams. He was taken home, where his ir juries were attended to by Dr. Dukea, and it was found that his arm was fractured. LLANTWIT VARDRE. SCHOOL BoAM.—On Tuesday the first meeting of this Board after the trienial election took place at Glaig Schools. Mr James Richards, Treforest, was re-elected chairman for the third time, and Mr David Leyshon was eleeted vice-chairman, LLANTRISANT. FATAL ACCIDENT.—On Tuesday Mr E. B. Reece coroner, held an inquest upon the body of Richard Hobber, 63, who died at Llantrisant on the 4th inst, from injuries received on the 2nd inst. It appeared that the deceased was at work with a son in Trecastle Jron Mine, They had half an hour previously blasted a hole with dynamite, and they thought the mine was safe. A maas of iron ore however, gave way in the roof, and falling upon the deceased occasioned injuries which proved fatal. The jury gave a Aerdict to the effect that death was the result of as accident. TREHARRI8. ORDINATION SERVICES.—Net long ago the memo. rial stone of the English Baptist chapel at Trehar- ris was laid, and Mr Rees Jones, Cardiff, delivered an excellent address otj the oocasion. Last Sunday and Monday spccial services were held in this chapel in connection with the ordination of Mr U. Howell a student of Manchester College, who has settled in the place as pastor of the church. Ser. mons were preached on Bnnday, in the morning by the pastor, in the afternoon by Mr J. Evans, colliery manager, Treharris, and in the evening by the Rev. J. Howell, Mountain Ash. On Monday the Rev. Dr. Roberts, of fontypridd, put the usual questions to the young minister, and offered the dedicatory prayer. Subsequently Dr. Roberts delivered the charge to the pastor, and the BeY. J. Howell delivered the charge to the church, the former choosing for a text 2nd Tim iv., 2, and the latter let Thes., v., 12-13.; « PENRHIWCEIBER. FRIGHTFUL COLLIERY ACCIDENT.—On Friday a sad aocident happened in the Penrhiwoeiber Colliery, to a shackler named John Jones. At about half-past ten o'clock in the morning deceased, who was about thirty years of age, was at the bottom of a dip when a train of coal trams ran down through the btcaking of the rope. One of the trams struck deceased, killing him almost instantaneously. « MOUNTAIN ASH. FATAL COLLIERY ACCIDENT. — On Tuesday evening a terrible accident also occurred en the Deep Duffryn Colliery Siding, Mountain Ash, by which a trimmer named Samuel Harris, living at Mount Pleasant Terrace, Mountain Ash, loet his life. By some means the unfortunate man, who was past 60 yeors of age, fell under the wagons, which passed over him. The body, which was terribly mutilated, was carried home, where it awaits an inquest.