The Pontypridd Chronicle and Workman's News

DEATH. ^FRANCIS.—On the 4th inst., at Aberbudwr, near Caerphilly, Mary. wife of Richard Francis, aged 72 years. Fuasral took place on Tuesday.

THE POLITICAL SITUATION. THERE is at the present a season of political ijuiet. The Conservatives have gone out, the Liberals have come ill and the Whigs are "IIeither in nor out. Many baits have been offered with the view of inducing the Marquis "of Rartington to prove a traitor to his party, "nd to his family traditions, but they have \een offered in vain. It is even said that Lord Salisbury offered to serve under him if he "ould undertake to form a Government, a Statement by no means incredible, for Con- aefvativea regard Mr Gladstone with such strong feelings of enmity and bitterness that they would resort to any expedient to prevent his holding office. But he is in. The confi- dent predictions that he would not be able to form a Government without the aid of the 'Whigs have been falsified. He has done so, and the result is very satisfactory. There is an infusion of fresh blood, and blood of the right sort. The tendency of the age is -strongly democratic. Some may regard this this with fear, others with hatred, but all alike are powerless to stop it. As well try to Toll back the flowing tide of the Atlanti Those most hostile to this tendency would in the end prove its greatest promoters. By -ignoring it, by sternly refusing in the least to be influenced by it by placing every obstacle Suits way they might perchance for a time fceep the waters in check, but the waters would thereby so increase in volume and strength as 40t only soon to sweep such obtructions away, taut to flow on with greatly increased velocity "ad force. Mr Gladstone, in a spirit of true statesmanship, is for adopting a wiser course. lie knows that this tendency sprang from, 4ud was increased by, the existence of national abuses, unrighteous laws, class favouritism, the upholding of institutions in their listing form which, if useful in the past, have eeased to be useful, are out of harmony with tlae changed conditions of things. If these **ils ifenaain, he foresees that the almost certain desalt will be exasperation, violenee, and a *P»rit of destructiveness which will sweep away "the good with the bad. His policy, therefore, as to f«move abuses, to repeal or reform unjust Saws, so to modify customs and usages which have legislative sanction as to make them minister to the welfare of the many, not to the interests of the few, and so to change institu- tions as to bring them into harmony with the Existing state of things. In forming his Government he has rallied around him men "fro are in sympathy with his views in these respects, and will heartily :co-operate with %ini in carrying them out. By reason of taking several members of the Government ■^ill have to go back to their constituents for -ye-electioii, This is a great absurdity. Men l'e seat to the House of Commons to uphold ,and Advance certain principles. Surely by becoming members of the Government they are placed in a better position for fulfilling this duty. Why then subject them to the expense and turmoil of a contested election ? it is quite time this relict of the past should "3be done away with. It involves the waste of Valuable time, for uutil these elections are "over the legislative business of the country '.u8t remain at a standstill.

o MY HEAD MY HEAD NVhY should people suffer when Hughes's Blood Pills at once remove the pains. They act directly the liver and stomach and nerves, so that head- hes of &11 kinds at once Sive way to them. One of the greatest;blessiugs ever came to the knowledge of hiarnas beings. Seld everywhere at Ie. lad., 9d., and 4«. 64. ^sk y°Ur chemist for them.

Pontypridd Police Intelligence. WKDSESBAY.—Before Mr Ignatius Williams. Stipen- diary Magistrate, Dr. Morgan, and Mr. E. John. SWINE FEVER AT EI>MUNDBTOWN.—Thomas Davies, greengrocer, was charged with burying eight pigs, which had died with swine fever. Defendant had not given notice to the police of his pigs being infected.—Fined £ o and costs. John Meredith and Matthew James were each fined 20s. and costs for having pigs in swine fever, without giving notice to the police. STEALING 158. AND A PURSE AT FERNDALE.—William Williams and Margaret Williams were charged with this offence. John Davies, collier, Ferndale, said, last Monday he was in the Rhondda Inn, Ferndale, about three o'clock in the afternoon. He did not pay for anything. He had a parse when he went in. It is the purse now produced by P.C. Bowen. There were 13s. in it. lie had occasion to go to the back. He went to have a drink out of a quart; but finding it empty went to the bar to have it filled, and on going to pay for it he missed his purse. It was his turn to pay. Ha was drinking with others. Diinot remember seeing either of the defendants in the public-house. Thomas Evans, collier, said he was at the Rhondda Inn about four o'clock. He called for a pint, and sat down by a table when he feaw a purse on the floor between the table and the settle. The two defendants were sitting onithe settle. The purse was in front of the man about Que and 11 alic e at from him. He saw prosecutor there on the same settle, two yards from where he picked up the purse. Held up the purse and asked, Whose purse is this ? There was money in it. The female defendant said, "It is my purse," gave it to her. ClLs't say whether prose- cutor was there when he picked up the purse. The two defendants left in about five minutes after. Pro- secutor made a complaint in the room shortly after the defendant's left. Went with prosecutor to the Commercial Hotel and found the woman there. Told her he had given her a purse; she said, You did not." She afterwards took Po purse out of her pocket and said, This is the purse you gave me." Told her it was not. The red plush purse now produced is the one she showed, and the black leather purse now produced is the oue he picked up.—Edward Bryan, labourer, also gave eyi ence.-P.C,, Bowen said on Monday night he apprehended the defendants in the Commercial Hotel. Told them the charge. The female defendant said, I did not steal a purse, I was at the Rhondda Inn about two hours ago, and lost my purse. Evans picked it up and gave it to me. This is the purse he gave me." She took out of her pocket the red plush purse produced. Prosecutor at once identified it as his. About half-an-hour after he said, That is not my purse, and I don't know how it got into my pocket. Somebody must have put it there. I don't know anything abjut it." There was no money in the purse. The male prisoner was discharged, the female was fined 40s. or a month. NON-MAINTENANCE AT TREFOIREST.-Thomas Adams was charged with this offence. Mr. Spickett appeared for the guardians, and said defendant married the woman, and lived with her for three months. The Master of the Union said Mary Ann Adams, defen- dant's wife, was admitted on the 26th January, and is still chargeable to the union.—Ann Thomas said her daughter came to her one morning, and remained there all night. • The next morning went with her to her house and «aw defendant. There was a padlock on the door. He took the furniture oat of the house. He told hia wit she was not to stop.Mr. Spickett said defendant was preparing to leave the country.—His Worship sentenced him to prison for two months, but afterwards t-educed it one month. STEALING A SHIRT AT LLANTWIT.-WilliMM Jones was charged with stealing a shirt of the value of 7s. 6d., the property of Noah Morgan, farmer.—P.C. Osmond said, he apprehended the prisoner that morning. Told him the oharge. He replied, No fear of that. I have had the shirt for the last two months." Prisoner pleaded guilty and was sent to prison for a month. BASTARDY ARREARS AT TREALAw.-Geo,-ge Price was charged with this offence. The order was made in 1885. The arrears amounted to f3 10s. Sd. Defen- dant was arrested on Friday, and subsequently the person with whom he lodged paid Mr. Matthews £ 3 5s. 5d, in order that he might be admitted to bail. Defendant said only.El of that belonged to him, and refused to pay the remainder. Sent to prison for two months with hard labour.

BREACH OF EXPLOSIVE ACT AT FERNDALE. At Pontypridd Police-court on Wednesday (before Mr. Ignatius Williams, Stipendiary magistrate, and Dr. Morgan), Evan Thomas, sinker, in the employ of Messrs. D. Davies and Son, was charged with keeping e, quantity of powder and dynamite in his possession. Mr. Superintendent Matthews said on Saturday the 30th January, he with Inspector Jones visited Pendyrus farm house. Defendant was in the house, and he told him he had been informed that he kept powder there. Defendant said, Yes, I have in the upper room."WeDt upstairs and found two lOOlbs. casks of powder, and also two 50lb. boxes of dynamite in the same room. Returned down stairs and told defendant what he had found. He replied, "Yes, they were brought here yesterday." The powder was removed to a place of safety. The powder in one of the casks had been partly used and the remainder weighed 441bs. No one in the district had a right to have dynamite unless he held a certificate from him. Defendant pleaded guilty, and was fined £ 10 including costs. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF WALES, ABER- YSTWITH. The following students of this college passed successfully the Matriculation Examination recently held by the University of London, viz:—John Y. Evans, Dowlais Thomas Humphreys, Bala; and L. M. Jones, Llanelly.

DOING GBIEVOUS BODILY HARM AT CLYDACH YALE. At Ystrad Police-court on Monday (before Mr. Ignatius Williams, Stipendiary magistrate, and Mr. John Davies, Brynfedwen, Treberbert). Benjamin Goodwin, William Goodwin, Edward Goodwin and Edward Goodwin (both same name) were charged with doing grievous bodily harm to David Wood, at Clydach Vale.-Aoting-Sergeant Walters said he saw the injured man last night in bed. The doctor was with him. Wood's head is injured, and he has two ribs broken. The charge is that defendants knocked Wood down and kicked him. In the absence of the injured man, defendants were bound over, Benjamin Goodwin himself in .£20 and two sureties in £10 each, and the others in £10 each themselves, and two sureties in the same sum, to appear next Monday.

THE" GLAMORGAN TEN" BANQUET. I We are pleased to find that amongst the large number of Liberals who attended the banquet at Cardiff, on Saturday, to congratulate Mr. Alfred Thomas, M.P., and his colleagues upon their return as representatives of Glamarganshire, were the following local gentlemenMessrs. C. Bassett, J.P., E C. Spickett, H. S. Davies, W. R. Davies. D. Rosser, T. Morgan, W. H. Morgan, H. Hopkins W. Spickett, H. Morgan, D. Leyshon, W. Prytherch. and W. Thomas, Pontypridd T. Edwards and E. Rees, Porth; Revs. Dr. Rooerts. J. Pugh, and !>• L. Evans, Pontypridd; Messrs. J. Roberts and J- Richards, Treforest: Dr. Howard Davies, Mr. W. Griffiths, Pontypridd Mr. M. Cule, Pentrebach, &c. O^ the members for the county two were absent, viz., Mr- Talbot and Mr. Abraham.

A Lady Evangelist in the Rhondda Yalley. A correspondent writes:-During this week Miss Rosina Davies, of Trjherbert, has held several meetings in the Rhondda. On Wednesday and Thurs- day eveningSi ?he occupied the pulpit of Bethania Independent Chapel, fchj discoursed effectively to large congrega^10118- No less than sixteen persons were converted on Wednesday evening, and ten the following day. Some objects to young ladies occu- pying the pulpits- Such strong proof as this should arrest their consideration more fully. Persons con- verted through their instrumentality will admit willingly that their laudible efforts should be en- couraged.

LLANWONNO SCHOOL BOARD. LAST MEETING BEFORE THE ELECTION. A.GLANCE AT THE PAST. As was briefly stated in our last week's issue, the monthly meeting of the Llanwonno School Board took place on Wednesday, when there were present: Mr T. Edwards (in the chair), Mr Idris Williams (in the vice-chair), Messrs J. W. Jones, E. Thomas and W. John.—The Government Inspector's report upon Miskin School was highly satisfactory.—A portion of the flooring at Hafod School having been damaged by fire from the grate, it was decided to have the neces- sary repairs done.—The Attendance Officer for Moun- tain Ash applied for an increase of salary, but it was resolved to let the matter remain in abeyance until the new Board meet. HAFOD SCHOOLS.—SHOULD THERE BE A JOINT COMMITTBB FOR NAVIOATIOI., ? Mr Idris Williams thought it would be well if the Llantrisant Board appointed someone living at Hafod to represent them on this Board. He knew there was a feeling in regard to the matter, and attention to it might avoid a contest in Llantrisant.—Mr John (Llantrisant): I think it is very fair.—Mr Jones re- marked that it was scarcely within their province, but they might suggest.—Mr Williams pointed to the advantage of obtaining poundage if the place could be represented.—The Chairman: We have talked a good deal about poundage, but nothing has been done by those connected with the collieries to meet us. We have a school at Hafod and two members to represent Llanfabon on this Board, and a school at Hifod with two members for Llantrisant. Would it not be better to have those two schools managod by a Joint Committee for each ?-The Clerk The cost, so far as the Llanwonno ratepayers are concerned, would be less, for the.Navigation school costs more to this Board than the other schools, and yet the Llanfabon people only pay pro. rata. towards the cost calculating upon the basis of all the schools.—Mr Thomas: That is a strong argument in favour of Nav* tion. -.M,r John: It is a very important matter to deal with.— Mr Thomas: Xes, better leave it to the next Board -Mr Jones: After the election members will have been appointed to repiesent Llanfabon and Llan- trisant.—Ultimately, it was agreed to let the matter drop for the present, and that the Clerk (Mr Shipton) should write to the Llantrisant Board suggesting the advisability of appointing a Hafod representative. VOTES OF THANKS AND RETROSPECTIVE SPEECHES. Mr W. John: Inasmuch as this is the last monthly meeting of the Board before the election I have great pleasure in proposing a vote of thanks to Mr Edwards, our Chairman, for the courteous manner in which he has conducted the proceedings of this Board during the past three years.—Mr Idris Williams I beg to second it, and I hope we shall meet again for another term of three years, after the coming election. (Laughter and hear, hear.")-Mr J. W. Jones ■ I have great pleasure in supporting the vote of thanks to the Chairman. Although, I and the Chairman had some little unpleasantness a long time ago, there has been nothing discourteous in his conduct towards any member. (Hear, bear.) We have had our say, and, perhaps too much of it. (Laughter.)—The motion was unanimously agreed to.-The Chairman: All I have done during the past three years is to try to CDnduct the business. I think I have given you every fairplay, and, as Mr Jones has said, perhaps too much. (Laughter.) I think it is my duty to make a remark or two with regard to the Vice-chairman. He has, in my absence, conducted the business, and he has attended well-99 times, I think, out of, a possible 102 or 103. I have only to regret that through ill-health my own attendance was during part of the time not what I could have wished. I think the great majority of the ratepayers will see that the Board has worked very well.—Mr E. Thomas seconded the Chairman s motion.—Mr John and Mr Jones supported, and it was agreed to.—Mr Idris 'Williams, in returning thanks said he hoped that during the election no denominationalism or religious questions would be introduced, so that nothing of the kind would come into the proceedings of the Board in future. We have, he continued, done very well indeed. The Chairman has been, upon the whole, too lenient; but after all considered I think the work done and the money expended will bear comparison with any Board in the kingdom. It is said that the public in some places feel aggrieved at one or two things. One is that we have not provided a school for Aberllechau, and a candidate has, I am told, come out with the plea that this Board, since its formation, has neglec- ted taat place. But we all know it is not so. This Board has done everything it possibly could do to get the School years ago. In consequence of difficulties we had in dealing with the proprietors of the land we have had the matter delayed. Now that we have the land in our possession we have the deeds done and the plans ordered. I think it is not ri ht that we should be accused of having neglected the place, when we have done our utmost, and I may mention this, the late Rev. George Thomas when he was here exerted himself in regard te this, and if any new comer should come out and say we have neglected that place I think it should go forth to the ratepayers that it is not so. Then, it is stated that some time ago, we thought of buying a house for the Clerk. You know it was not so. There was a great deal made out of it in some places and perhaps we shall have no opportunity of making it known except through the Press. We wanted a place to keep the books and documents of the Board and a room large enough in which to hold the Board meetings. It was not right to put valuable documents in a private house, with the risk of losing things when the clerk should happen to be removing, and the objection that the Clerk might say This is my private house." They should be accessible. Well, we have purchased a safe and made an arrangement with the overseers of the Parish to have it kept in the Vestry-hall. I thank you very much for the good feeling you have shown. I have not bad the pleasure of sitting in the chair except on very few occasions because the Chairman has been here almost as many times as I have. We have, I think, been admirable servants during the three years, and I hope we shall be returned, the whole four of us-the LHnwonno School Board—for the work has rested on us for some months. We have lost some splendid members in the late Rev. George Thomas and the late Mr John Roberts, and I hope Pontypridd will be wise enoigh this time not to bring forward too many candidates, so that it may be represented on the new Board. I should be glad to avoid a contest and it was decided to try to avoid it by holding a meeting at Porth the other night, but a grocer from Cwtch got up there and said it was no use trying to avoid a contest because of this matter. And the ratepayers will be put to considerable expense owing to the anxiety of a few people who have n >t much interest in the parish to come out.- The Chairman: I beg to endorse Mr Williams's re- marks as regards Cwtch. I am certain I attended at Cwtch myself six times trying to meet gentlemen in authority to bring about a settlement of the matter I We were compelled to apply for compulsory powers. I did not know such accusations were made against us.—Mr Jones I understand that a great number of ratepayers at Mountain Ash think this Board has done nothing to assimilate the standard to that of the Rhondda. You know we drew up a most strong petition praying the Education Department, owing to It the contiguity ot the Ystradyfodwg and other parishes with the lower standard, to allow us to reduce it, but they refused point blank. We have done all we could.—The Clerk: Yes, you went fully into the question, explaining the use of the children to the parents.—Mr Jones: Yes, and we failed. Then, I don't think we should separate without referring to our Clerk. In a certain sense we raised him from the ranks. We were convinced that there were some in- herent good qualities in him, and every member of the Board has by this time seen how he has discharged his duties. Although not a lawyer, he has supplied us with information upon every point raised, and never misled us; and he has never committed tie Board to anything detrimental to its interests. (Hear, hear.) We have also teachers of ability whose effcrts have resulted very satisfactorily, and we have the best Attendance Officers in the neighbourhood.— The Chairman: Do you move that a vote of thanks be accorded to them for their services—Mr Jones Yes.—The Vice-chairman seconded the motion, and it was carried mm. •■on. -+-+-

36CONOMXSING GAS.-In the current number of the Recorder appears the following paragraph, which is not devoid of interest to the general body of our readers:—" A corre- apondent writes—'I have within the last few months introduced Sugg's Governor Burners throughout my house; and the Company supplying me with gas bag been so surprised at the decrease in the amount consumed, that they have placed • new meter in my bouse, although for many years they have been ampl? satisfied with the registering power ot that on which they bave bitberte toned their rtlti' 'J—Mirfrtin mi /SwMo* Iftwt, im M0& — —

MR. T. VINCENT DAVIES' SONGS. (BY EOS RHONDDA.) We have now before us the fourth series of songs by Mr Davies, making in the aggregate twenty- four compositions, which, when bound, will make a handsome little volume, to be bought from the per- seve, ing anthor at half-a-guinna each. We have no desire to epitomize what we have on hithertofore occasions said on the merits or de. merits of the eighteen soogs which have been for sometime now bought, studied, sung, and played, and 116 have not had the pleasure of reading aoy criticism from the pen of any one pronouncing the songs to be good, bad, or indifferent. However, ear opinion is. that Mr Davies' songs will not fail to become popular, and, we feel very sare that he is, with perseverance, in the right groove to make a decided mark in the musical world. We must confess that to our taste there are words of songs adopted by the author of the music from so'ne poets which we much prefer to others, and in like manners some of the music contributed to some words is much more congenial with our feelings than to other words. It is always a mark of great intelligence and good judgment in a musical composer, when he turns out a oomposition standing wear and tear, having only a second rate Libretto to wotk from. On the other hand the oomposer, who is blessed with an able libretto full of nentiment and thought, and is able to tone and picture those sentiments justly, is equally com- mendable. Our poets as a rule are very eooentric in their ways, manners, and thoughts—yes, we may not be out of place by demonstrating some of them to be fanatics. One poet loves to lead a solitary life, another enjoys the stndy of nature and natural laws by the way, we meet another poet full of conceit, who claims to know everything, indeed, he is so very selfish that no one can pos- sibly enjoy his oonfabs. Bot the popular poet, who weak-minded people gieatly admire, is the one who has the good look to be a good love so& writer. And many of our mnsical composers are intensely delighted to have the chance of adding music to a love song. Wet must give Mr Davies credit in this respect for not having devoted his talent and energies in one and the same direction be has sub-divided his selection of wordiifairly. Before we commence our remarks' on the nine. teenth song, onr readers will pardon us expressing our opinion that there are no words that we know of so inspiring as those contained in the Scriptures ta enhance, purify, and develope the musician to the highest pinnacle of the art. To prove the as- sertion we have only to mention of the Great Mastetfl in musical art and composition without naming them individually. The Lost Btide," the words are by Rev. B. D. Johns. We notice that this is written and com- posed in memory of the late Miss Margaret Jones, of Maindy, near Pontypridd. Mr John has been truly fortunate in delineating the circumstances of this sorrowful occurrence in a most touching and pathetic manner. The musical author has done his very utmost to follow the poetical sentiments of the bard, and, as a whole, both words and music are happily wedded, and a fine, expressive, mellow, baritone voioe would certainly tint the whole with a sombre and impressive effect, especially the six eight movement. The last period is in four four time in F Major the first movement we should have stated is in F Minor four fiats, and is of a different cast of construction; it is simple, still full of thought, and touching in the extreme. The whole socg is quite extinct from any elaborations small vocal compass, and the acoompaniments are quite ordinary, showing no display of learning. Had Mr Davies clothed these words with biilliant and extravagant figures and difficult passages, Mr John's poem of the Lost Bride would have been lost in oblivion. Notwithstanding its great sim- plicity, it calls forth for a sonnd and expressive singer to do the song the execution and justice it it worthily deserves. Gather ye Rosebuds," the words are by Herrick. The music is in a three sharps six-eight time. It is a pretty song, and well set together, although not showing any great amount of genius and tact, yet it may with a cer- tain class of singers become a favourite. "The Pleasant Month of May," Mr F. R. House- man is the author of the words. There is a little simple Glee, or is it a part song known as Come out, it now September," and when we cast our eyes over this song our imagination seemed as if it was endeavouring all in its power to induce us to con- clude that there was a strong resemblance between the two compositions, however, we are happily con- vinced that the author of this song is safely released from plagiarism. It is written for a soprano voice, in B two fiats and two-four time. A degree o f simplicity prevails throughout the whole song. The modulations are well conceived, the accompaniments are not too heavy nor yet too light or meagre. We wish to take particular notice of the Expressive movement, in G mfnor, top of page 109, from the dominant seventh on C to the dominant of original key's relative minor, thence to the dominant chords of C minor, and through the latter named key into E three-flats. There is in this passage a considerable amount of ingenuity displayed coupled with sound judgment. This second mevement throughout deserves special credit as regards a snitable and touching melody, and good and effective manipulation of accompani- ments. The pedal note on the melody on A on the word die" is sustained while the accompani- ments are progressing along somewhat chromati- cally for four bars from A three-sharps through D minor, when all at once the ohord of A minor is transformed into a dominant seventh leading moat naturally to the Piu Allegro strike off in B flat major. The vocal residue of the A en pedal serv- ing as nibtonie to the new key. The melody in the new key, or, as we may term it, the third period ending in the relative minor of B flat assumes a much similar change again from this to the final movement. Tempo Allegro, which really is a re- petition in the vocal part of the commencing motivo, with the important difference that the accompaniments are played in the dominant of the relative minor, a well conceived variety is this in reality, and a climax is reached by the vocal part succeeded by the repet;tion ot the opening sym- phony. We very much, indeed, congratulate the author for his sound display of taste and jujg- ment in this excellent song To be continued.

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Glamorganshire Assizes. Lerd Chief Justice Coleridge and Baron Pollock came to Cardiff to hold the Assizes, bat the last named Judge was taken ill, and had to go away, his place being taken by Queen's Counsel in rotation on each succeeding day. At the Nisi Prisi Court on Monday Chiel Justice Coleridge had before him three cases, one of which was a curiously-involved claim for balance of money lent on promissory notes. The great slander case, respecting which considerable interest has been felt in Radnorshire, was settled out of court; ana the libel case against the Cambrian News was compro- mised by an apology. In the Crown Court James Mason was sentenced to nine months' imprisonment for burglary at Car&iii; John Moore and Frederick Coles were found guilty of burglary at Cardiff, and sentenced, Moore to twelve months' imprisonment, and Coles to fifteen months' imprisonment; and Richard Morris was sentenced to eighteen months' for attempted rape at Swansea. On Tuesday. Thomas Nash, a labourer, of Swansea, was sentenced to death for the murder of his infant daughter on the 14th of December; and Albert Laney, a blind young man, was found guilty of manslaughter of his father, and sentenced to eighteen calendar months' imprisonment. Amongst the local cases of interest was that of Elizabeth Nicholas, 54, married, charged with having stolen blankets, sheets, petticoats, and other articles of wearing apparel, valued at XS 29. 2d., from Johh Jones, at Ystradyfodwg, on the 8th of January, and also -vith obtaining 4s. from Margaret Daniel by false pretences, at Ystrad, on the 24th of December. The jary found the prisoner not guilty, and she was die- charged.

CORRESPONDENCE [We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions ef our correspondents.] THE SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION AT LLANWONNO. To the Iditor of the Chronicle. Sir,—This election is close at hand, I shall, there- fore, feel obliged by your allowing me a small space to express a few remarks as to who are the besi persons to be elected. > I wish to name Mr David Rowlands of Ponty- pridd, a well-known builder, who has resided in this town for more than 40 years, and has raised hii^seif, from year to year, with the gradual development and progress of the town in every respect. I have known him for many a year, in excess of twenty. He is nsw about 63 years of age, a thoroughly experienced man in all matters relative to the requirements ot a eountry town like Pontypridd. He is a man of ample common sense, sound judgment, and a man of posi- tion and integrity, and needs not fear any employer, as he is in reality his own master. He has been the means of introducing certain grooves for decided im- provements in the town. I therefore wish from my whole heart that he may stand a candidate for the present election, and that his friends and supporters will not fail in their exertions to render him every as- sistance to be returned, as I feel certain that Mr Row- lands will be attentive and faithful to those careful duties which are wanted of necessity in the member of a School Board. A RATEPAYER.

PERFORMANCE OF "JOSEPH" AT TONY PANDY. On Thursday evening, last the sacred cantata Joseph" was performed at Bethel English Baptist Chapel of this place. The chair was occu- pied by Dr. W. W. David, Tonypandy. The following were the vocalists engaged—Messrs E. Hughes (Joseph), T. John (Pharaoh), S. Davies (Jacob), J. D. Morgan (Judah), J Jones (Reuben), F. Rideout (butler), J. Thomiti (baker), J. Lewis (Guard), Mrs Jenkins (Eos Llwynpia, Joseph's Sister), Mies Munn, Porth (Egyptian Queen), Miiss Jenny Price, Tonypandy (Princess). A male party took the part of brethren. The various, choruses were rendered by the choir attending the chapel, and under the condue- torship of Mr J. Edwards. The instrumentalists were—Messrs Gwilym Lewis (piano), and D. Lloyd (harmonium). The sacred edifice was crowded to excess, and the soloists, &c., expounded the various parts allotted them in a manner worthy of more than ordinary praise. SIR E. J. REED. Sir E. J. Reed, M.P., having been appointed a Junior Lord of the Treasuay, an office to which is attached a salary of flOOO a year, is under the necessity of appealing to his constituents for re- election. The Tories have decided to eppoefc him. :r:

LATEST TELEGRAMS. THURSDAY EVENING. MONAGHAN ELECTION. The following is the resuit O'Brieo, Nationalist,-4032. Hall, Conservative, 2534. Majority for Nationalist 14:J8. Polling for South Hackney opened to-day in foggy, frosty weather, and proceeds slowly. Vehicles are used freely. Lord Salisbury, Duke of Norfolk, and Lord Londesborongh having sent carriages. Panie par- tially subsided in London. To-day shops and offices have opened for resumption of business. Heavy fog still hangs over the metropolis. GALWAY ELECTION. GALWAY, THPHSJOAI. Polling opened this morning at eight o'cleek Voters slow coming up. There is great apathy on the part of public as many abstain because they will not vote for Captain O'Shea, whom they de- test, nor will they vote for Mr Lynch, the local candidate, who has withdrawn at Mr Parnell's re- quest. It is probable not half the voters will go to the poll on aoooant of the torn affairs. Messrs Parnell, O'Connor, and Campbell, M.P's, are ao- tively canvassing the raral voters.

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