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FOOTBALL.
FOOTBALL. To th.8 Editor of the Chronicl*. —Will you kindly give space for me to con- a report which appeared in yonr ig«ne of last with regard to the football match which took between the Pontypridd RarerB ana Penygraig. •j* report says that Penygraig won, but that i8 not wf^t, a8 the Borers walked off the field twenty .SJJj^tes before time. The Rovers were reported to be ^i^tipg. bat that is incorrect, as they walked away they were disputed out of the game. Every the Rovers have played they have been ^?**ted by the spectators, net hissed the same as Were at Penygraig. Some of their men were saying before tne match that if the Rovers better players than them they should not win. I remain, &c., A FOBWAED.
"Stop Robbery by lads at Mountain…
"Stop Robbery by lads at Mountain Ash. *amed Evans. John Evans, Price, and Benjamin Williams, were on charged at the Aberdare police-court P«ore Mr North, Mr Rhys, and Mr D. X. Wil- .T^na), with stealing lib of sausages, and$lb of beef from the shop of Reuben Webster, ^ford-street, on the 19th inst. John Evans, and ^•ojamin Williams, were discharged. Joseph was ordered to receive five strokes of a tch-rod, and Williams was ordered to receive rj* strokes. These and other lads, according to evidence of P.C= Adams, retired to a convenient and devoured the proceeds of the theft.
Opening a Roman Catholie Church…
Opening a Roman Catholie Church at Tonypandy. Monday the Bishop of Newpoit and Menevia at Tonypandy, and consecrated the new loon*0 ^atholic Church at the above populous by The right rev. bishop was accompanied <3*^1 Very Rev. Father Williams, St. David's, effort«JL ^afcher Bray, by whose indefatigible HalthJ' 6 church has been built; and Fathers Wa^g Harrison, Pudney, O'Reilly, Allen, and lQQlad' considerable number of ladies attended the Trl*^ lUtyd Morgan. Aliar boys from ^avid' Church, as well as choristers from St. «erTj Cardiff, <fcc., were present assisting at the J0ba Among the lay element present were Mr C.]]a8 (architect) and Mrs Jones, Mr and Mrs 'P^esa f n* an<^ and Mrs Binkle. Others were ^terfcK ^rom Treforest, Pontypridd, Mountain Ash, to SH N ^feherbert, 4c. The church is dedicated ^phael and Gabriel, and will cost, inolud- V. x^J*g' about £ 1000. The bnilders were orgap and Williams.
LOCAL & DISTRICT INTELLIGENCE.
LOCAL & DISTRICT INTELLIGENCE. PONTYPRIDD. MABMAQt.—On the 22nd inst., at St. Catherine's Church, Pontypridd, Mr Isaac Prothero, grocer, Taff-street, waa married to Miss C. Francis. The newly- married pair subsequently went to London on a wedding trip. MADAMS WILLIAMS-PKNK'B CONCBBT.—The ar- rangements for this annual concertare progressing splendidly, and a good deal of interest is felt in the fact that the services of Miss Eleanor Sees, of tLe St. James' Hall Concerts, London, and Mr Ben Davies, of the Carl Bola Opera. Company, have been secured. The other artistes-the favourite soprano for whose benefit the concert is given, and the popular basso, Mr Lucas Williams, together with the local baritone, Mr John John, and the pianist, Madame C. N. Davies, Cardiff- are toe well-known in Pentypridd to require comment. The hall will be heated by means of large steves. Visitors will be glad to learn that a speeial train will leave Pontypridd after the concert, calling at ail intermediate stations, and breaks will run to Porth, Hafod, and Ynysybwl. CRKOITOBS' MEETING.—On Friday (before the official reoeirer, Mr W. L. Daniel) a meeting of the creditors ofRees Williams, painter, Pontypridd, was held. Creditors unsecured, JB748; deficiency, £ 561. The Official Receiver, in his observations, said the debtor commenced business about twenty years ago with only dElO capital. He had never taken stock. In his deficiency account he supplied details of law expenses in defending action amounting to £ 194 14t 9d, and estinated the costs of sundry actions brought against him during the last two years at 219 9s Id, and the cost of medical attendance at £60.. SUDDKN DEATH.—We regret to announce the sndden death of Miss Jenkins, daughter of Mr T. Jenkins, felmenger, Pontypridd, which took place on Saturday night. The deceased, who was only about 19 years of age, seemed perfectly well on the previous day, but she complained of a pain in the head en Friday night, and became so ill on Saturday that Dr. Ivor Davies was sent for. He prescribed, but without avail, for she expired about 10 o'clock that night. Death was dae to apoplexy. The funeral took place on Thursday. THROUGH Hail, Snow, Kain, or Sunshine, First Class Portraits can always be had from THOS. FORREST, Cambrian Studio, Pontypridd. GAaDBK AND FLOWBR SHDS.—W. H. KEY begs to inform his numerous friends that he has received his new Stock of Seed Potatoes, Garden and Flower Seeds for the present season, and trusts to be favoured with an early call. Catalogues gratis ou application. Seed Warehouse, 89 and 90, Taff Street, Pontypridd. GREAT REDUCTION IN BOOTS AND SHOES at Oliver's Boot and Shoe Stores, TIoff Street, Pontypridd. Men's Watertights, tipped and nailed, from 5s; Elastic Sides from 4s Lace from 4s lid; Women's high leg lace boots from 4s 6d; Elastic Sides from 2s 8d; Nailed boots from 3s lid; Boys and Girls' strong boots, tipped and nailed, from 2s; Strong lace boots, no nails, from Is 3d. TREFOREST. DSATH OF MRS RoBMM.—We regret to announce the death of Mrs Roberts, wife of the Rev. Josiah Roberts, Baptist mtnister, Bethlehem Chapel, Rhydfelen, Treforest, which took place on Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Roberts spent 48 years of wedded life. The departed had been in indifferent health during many years, but it was only quite recently alarming symptoms set in. Mrs Roberts, who was well-known for her geniality and quiet humour, was sister to the Rev. William John, the well-known .Calviniatie Methodist minister. The primary cause of death was bronchitis. KILLED BY A LANBBHP.—OB Saturday Mr Reece, coroner, held an inquest upon William Williams, who was reoently killed by the fall of a tree on the railway near Treforest. The jury, in their verdict, expressed a belief that it would have been wiser under the oirouoastanoes if Mr Maekay, the oontrac. tor, had kept a man to watch the slip. LLANTWIT YARDRE. A DARING IMPoeTOR.-It is reported the a short time ago a young man, representating himself as a Government surveyor, called at one of the inns at the above place and desired accommodation for himself and six more surveyors. The latter were to follow in a day or two. After being accom- modated for a few days, he left without paying his expenses, informing the people at the inn that he was going to the railway station to telegraph to his partners. Nothing have since been heard of him in the neighbourhood. PORTH. NEW CHURCH.—Towards building a church at Porth the liberal sum of X50 has been promised by Lord Tredegar, although he has no property at all, we believe, in this district. MARDY (FERNDALE). SCHOLASTIC SccczM.—Mr David James, as- sistant master of the Mardy Board School, passed in the subjects of second year students at the recent examination for aotiag teachers at Bristol, and is now qualified to take charge of any sohool. Mr James's sucoess is all the more creditable because he received no aid whatever in prepara. tion for the examination, and only commenced about 18 months after the completion of his apprenticeship. GILFACH GOCH. SHEBP WORRYING.-On Sunday morning last, on Mr Miles Roberts, of Gilfach Farm, Gilfach Goch, going around his farm to look after his sheep, discovered three sheep and a lamb killed and a number of others very much injured, all presenting the appearance of having been worried by dogs. He gave information to A.S. Row who made in. quiries about it, and found that a dog belonging to Mr Thomas, grocer, Penygraig, was the miscreant. Mr Roberts saw Mr Thomas who promised that he would destroy the animal. It has since been as. certained that the dog was hanged on Monday morning last. LLANWONNO. FUNERAL OF THE LATE MR THOMAS.—On Wednes- day about 150 people on horseback attended the funeral of the late Mr T. Thomas, Blaenllechan, which took place at Eglwyswyno. YSTRADYFODWG. LOCAL BOARD NOMINATIOMS.—The nominations for seats on the YstradyfodWg Local Board, which were olosed on Wednesday, are as follow Ward: *Mr J. Walters. No. 2 Ward: Messrs Aaenrin Cule, *Idris Davies, and E. H. Davies (the last-named has, however, withdrawn). No. 3 Warcl: *Mr W. Lax. No. 4 Ward: Messrs J. £ nrj8' (withdrawn), and S. Smith. No. 5 Ward: *Mr J. Davies, Mardy. There will be contests in two wards. Those marked with an asterisk ( ) were members of the old Board. PENTRE. CREDITOR'S MMTtNG.—On Monday a meeting of the creditors of Harriet Thomas, 53, Llewelyn Street, Pentre, was held befor the Offioial Receiver at his offices at Merthyr. The debtor's liabilities were set down at .e345 15s 10d, and her available assets at .£112 03 Id, leaving a deficiency of £233 15a 9d. Depression of trade was the oaose to which the failure was attributed. The debtor com- menced business' in 1883 at Cardiff, and after continuing it for a twelve month removed to Pentre. She states that when she started she had a capital of .£350. TREHERBERT. 1 EMPERANCE CONFERENCB.—On Monday a num- ber of temperance friends assembled at the vestry of Carmel Chapel, Treherbert, to complete the ar- rangements for forming a temperance union, under the South Wales and Monmouthshire Associ- ation, for Treherbert, Blaenycwm, and Blaen- rbondda. The Rev. M. Jones and Mr Alfred Evans were elected president and vioe-presidsnt respectively; Mr Abraham Roberts, treasurer and Messrs J. Williams (Miskin-street) and John Richards, secretaries. PENRHIWCEIBER. FUNERAL.—The funeral of Mr J. B. Phillips, Lee Hotel, took place on Thursday at 1 reforest Cemetery, and was attended by a large number of people. Mr Phillips, who was highly esteemed, was born at Prendergast-place, Haverfordwest, in 1846, and was educated a Haverfordwest Grammar School and at Botough-road College; London. He was afterwards a schoolmaster at Llangyfelach and at Dinas British Schools. He leaves a widow and four children. MOUNTAIN A.SR. ENGLISH METHODIST QUARTERLY MEETING.—The quarterly meeting of the Glamorganshire and Monmouthshire Presbytery of the English Cal- vicistic Methodists was held on Thursday at Duffryn-street Chapel, Mountain Ash. Mr S. Hall, of Cardiff, presided. Amomg other resolutions the following was passed That the prebytery is strongly in favour of converting Treveeca College into a theological hall as speedily as possible. ABERDARE. PRESENTATION TO MAJOR PHILLIPS.—On Thurs* day the 0 and P Companies of the Aberdare Detachment 2nd Glamorganshire Rifle Volunteer Corps had their first parade of the season, and advantage "as taken of the circumstance to make a presentation comprising a saddle, sword, and accoutrements, to the commanding officer. Major Thomas Phillips, upon his promotion. ilERTHYR. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The Merthyr Board of Guardians met on Saturday, under the presidency of Mr R. H. Rheys. A lengthy communication was received from the Local Government Board giving suggestions as to the best means of afford- ing relief to persons affected by the depression. The Chairman said he did not think the state of poverty was so great yet as to render it necessary for the Board to take steps suggested by the letter. Mr Richards said he resided 18 years in Aberdare, and he had never known so much begging from door to door as that which he had noticed lately. Dr. James thought they ought to take the letter into consideration, as it was generally understood the colliers were only working two and three days a week. No resolution was come to on the matter. "GROESWEN. EAST GLAMOKGAN THREE HUNDRED.—A meeting was held on Monday evening for the purpose of seleoting members for the Groesweu district on the East Glamorgan Three Hundred. The follow- ing were elected:—Rev. C. Tawelfryn Thomas (chairman), Groeswen; Mr Edmund Evans (hon. leo..) Upper Boat; Mr Edward Williams, Upper Boat, and Mr John Williams, Groeswen.
Fatal Accident at the Albion…
Fatal Accident at the Albion Colliery, Pontypridd. TWO SINKERS KILLED AND TWO INJURED. Early en Wednesday, while ten men were engaged at work in the shaft of No. 2 Albion shaft, inys- cadudwg Colliery, near Pontypridd, a huge stone, weighing about two tons, fell from the side of the shaft, killing Joseph JoneB, 25, and Richard Jones, 20, en the spot, also so terribly injuring the legs of James Rowlands that it was found necessary to amputate one of them, which operation was per- formed by Dr. Price, Pontypridd, the medical officer of the,works, and Dr. Iver Lewis, Cymmer. Little hope is entertained that the other leg can be saved. A man named Benjamin Hughes also was seriously injured. The circumstances ef the accident are as follow :— The pit is 240 yards in depth. At a height of fifteen yards from the bottom is a seam of coal, and a pas- sage had been cut through this into the No. 1 Shaft. A platform had been erected over the shaft opposite this passage to enable the men to widen it. Hanging above the side of the entrance into the said passage was a huge block of fireclay, which, before being ex- posed to the air, is as hard as rock. The men employed in-the previous turn had endeavoured to shatter it by blasting, but it had remained apparently unshaken. When the second turn commenced opera- tions on Wednesday morning they adopted -the usual mode of sounding the block, with a view to ascer- tain whether it remained solid or not, and they came to an affirmative conclusion. James Rowlands and Ben Hughes, proceeded to bore a fresh blasting hole in it, the last-named turning the drill and the other hammering, while the two deoeased were engaged in shovelling debris into the bowk to be drawn up to the surface. And the six others were similarly engaged, when, without a moment's warning, the huge block suddenly gave way, crushing the two Joneses in an awful manner, and injuring the others as described above. Assistance was sent down from the surface, but so ponderous was the block lying on the two dead bodies that it was found necessary to pass around it a chain attached to a rope communicating with the engine on the surface before it could be removed. Joseph Jones, who was a single man, was a native of Coedpoeth, Denbighshire. Richard Jones, also single, was a native of Cardigan. James Rowlands was only recently married.
Pontypridd Local Board Eliction.
Pontypridd Local Board Eliction. The following were on Wednesday nominated for membership on the pontypeidd Local Board, there being only one member to be elected for each ward Town Ward *Tbe Rev. D. W. Wil- liams, M.A., Fairfield; Mr D. Rowlands, builder, and Mr C. Ba.ssett. Treforest Ward *The Rev. D. W. Williams, M.A., Fairfield, and *Mr F. R. Crawsbay. GraigWard: #Mr Jabez Evans, and Mr W. V. Rees, ironmonger. Rhondda Ward: Mr Benjamin Jones, grocer. Those marked with an asterisk (*) a*e old members. As will be seen the Rev. D. W. Williams was nominated for Treforeat and Pontypridd, and we understand that there were several distinct nominations of him for both wards, but especially the town.
A Cabinet Council Summoned.
A Cabinet Council Summoned. [CENTRAL NEWS TELEGRAM.] London, Wednesday Evening. The political situation remains practically un- changed. M r Gladstone had an interview with her Majesty at Buckiogham Palace to-day. It is as. sumed he explained his position and the views of certain members of the Cabinet. After the Pre- mier's audienoe, summonses were issued for a Cabinet Council to be held on Friday. Until then no move will be made on either side.
LATEST TELEGRAMS.
LATEST TELEGRAMS. THURSDAY EVENING, [CENTRAL NEWS TELEGRAMS.] CONSTANTINOPLE Thursday.-Madjid Pasha ar- rived here this morning from Bucharest to take part in the coming negotiations respecting Princa Alexander's appointment. James MoHenry, financier, who failed some years ago for three quarters of a million pounds, was to-day made a bankrupt for failing to carry out composition resolutions. McHenry will appeal. Charier Brown, who threw a letter into the QueeR's carriage yeaterday, is an Irishman, He remains in custody
ALLEGED FILSE PRETENCES AT…
ALLEGED FILSE PRETENCES AT YNYSYBWL. A PRETENDED ROYAL ENGINEER IN CUSTODY. COOL IN COURT. At the Pontypridd police court, (before L. G. Lenox, Mr Evan John, and the Rev. D. W. Wil- liams), on Wednesday, Henry Rogers, a young man, was charged with obtaining food &c., by false pretences at Ynysybwl. Inspector Jones stated that he asked for a re- mand in order to get. up the case. Prisoner, who was very cool throughout the pro- ceedings, said, Do you think there is sufficient evidence in this case for a remand ?" The Magistrates' Clerk: Well, we will soon hear. Piisoner: Kirdly allow me to take the evidence down. Magistrates' Clerk: I am going to take the evi- dence down. Prisoner: Yes, but I want to take it down my- self. I defend my own case, please. Magistrates' Clerk Oh, very well; do yon want paper? Prisoner Yws, please, and a black lead. Magistrates' Clerk, (laughing) You ought to come provided with these things you know. The Prisoner, however, was handed some paper and a pencil wi h which to take down notes of the evidence, and the case went on. Ann Jenkins, Ynysybwl, wife of John Jenkins, carpenter, said prisoner came to her on 15th March and stated that he belonged to the Royal Engineers under Government. He wanted a re- spectable place. a sitting room and bedroom for a captain and five men. He said the captain was going to stay there for twelve months and survey under Government. She showed him over the house at his request. She gave him tea without his asking her. He said he would want a lot of things for the men to come there. They would come at 1 o'clock on the following day. The place was not good enough as it was, so he told her to get some additional things. She got a new table, knives and forks, tumblers, carpet. 4 chairs, and bath towels. She bought them at Pontypridd and paid 3a for carrying them from there. He said the captain would pay for all the meals and lodgings. He had four meals. He remained in the hoose till 10 o'clock the following day, when be left stating that he was going for a walk while she put things ready. He oid mot return. The captain and five men had not turned up. On Tuesday morning he asked for ham and eggs for breakfast. She could not get eggs but he had ham. Prisoner: Did I show you any paper P Witness: No. Prisoner: You swear distinctly that I said the captain would pay. Witness: Yes. Prisoner: Did you see me have four meals P Witness I saw you have three, and the girl gave you the other. Prisoner: Have you the girl aa a witness. Witness: No. Prisoner: What did I have for the first tea. Witness You had three twopenny buns toasted with butter. Prisoner: That is 6d then. Now, how many oups Of tea did I have ? Witness: Three cups. Prisoner: And how much did you charge for them ? c Witness: Sixpence; 2d each. Prisoner: Oh, that's a good price for them. Do yon gay I told you that yoc had not got sufficient things for the men ? Witness: Yes; and you asked me to get them that night. You said you would get me £ 2 if I bad not money enough. Prisoner: Did I insist upon it ? Witness: You said you wanted to get a good joint of mutton ready for the mea when they came. Prisoner: What time do you say that I came there? Witness: 12 o'clock on Monday. Prisoner: Do you remember all I said ? You are sure I said about the captain ? Witness: Yes. Prisoner: I have nothing more to ask her. (To the with witness) Will you swear I offered you any money ? Witness: You offered me no money, but you said that. Inspector Jones, in reply to the Bench, said that there were other charges against the prisoner, be having done similar thinga at Mardy, Tonyrefail, Llantwit Fardre, and Treherbert. Prisoner: I never showed anybody anything to shew that I was a Government man. That's my case, sir. Mr Lenox: You are remanded for a week, for further evidence and further enquiries. Prisoner Will you admit me to bail ? Magistrates' Clerk: No. Mr Lenox No; I think not. Magistrates' Clerk: Have you any bail here ? Prisoner: No. Magistrates' Clerk I thought not; I was rather surprised to hear you ask. The prisoner was then removed in custody.
The Mardy Collieiy Prosecutions.
The Mardy Collieiy Prosecutions. At Pontypridd police court on Wednesday (before Messrs Lenox and John) Mr Thomas Williams, coroner, Merthyr, again appeared on behalf of the Home Office with regard to the alleged breaches of the Mines Regulation Act by Mr William Thomas, agent, and Mr Griffith Thomas, acting manager of the Mardy Colliery, prior to the explosion last December. There were were altogether 14 sumoouses-seven against each defendant-the actual alleged offences being however, principally shot-firing whilst men were in the mine, and the absence of a thermometer or barometer from the top of the pit-shaft at the time of the accident.—Mr Williams said that Mr Simons, Merthyr, the solicitor for the defence, had consented to a fuither adjournment of the pro- ceedings for three weeks, subject to their wor- ships' concent, which was at once given.
THE RHONDDA COAL TRADE.
THE RHONDDA COAL TRADE. It is stated that, taking the whole of the Rhondda District, there were sixteen pits idle on Monday, eight collieries were at a stand still on Tuesday, ana eleven on Wednesday.
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PONTYPRIDD BOARD OF GUARDIANS.
PONTYPRIDD BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The usual fortnightly meeting of the Pontypridd Board of Guardians was held on Wednesday, when there were present: Rev. D. W. Williams, M.A., Fairfield, in the chair, Mr Josiah Lewis, vice-chair, man; the Rev. W. Morris, Treorky, Messrs M. Cule, J. Richards, J. Lewis ( raff's Well), T. Mor. gan (Tonteg), J. J. Evans, W. John, D. W. Davies, C. J. N. Gray, G. Evans, E. Evans, D. Thomas, M. Powell, E. Edwards, P. Phillips, A. Cale and H. Anthony.—The Clerk said that he held in his hand a circular letter from the Local Government Board, but he did not thiuk there was anything in it that affected this Board.—The Chairman No, I think not. TENDERS. The Clerk reported the result of the committee's deliberations upon the tenders, as follow. :-Meat Edwin Phillips, best beef 6id per lb., mutton 6td, veal 7d. beef suet 6d, beef and mutton for out. door paupers 7d. Bread Hopkin Morgan, 4d for a 41b loaf; flour, leather tie, JB1 lOa per sack. Milk: Elias Goronwy, 2t4 a quart. Coal: Thomas Wile liams, 10s 5d per ton delivered. Provisions: D. Leyshon, Prothero, and Griffith Evans. Soots and shoes James Edwards. Clothing: W. Williams. Drapery W. Williams and D. Cule. OFFICERS' SALARIES, Tke Clerk read a letter from the Festinlog Union asking this Board and others to co-operate in pro- ( moting au alteration in the law, whereby Boaros of Guardians might regulate the amount of salaries to their officeis without the control of the Local Government Board.—The Chairman What do y,.u say gentlemen ? I think we may as well leave things as they are.- Mr G. Evans: Yes.— The Chairman Those who are in favour of this please signify.—Agreed nem. con. THE ALTERATIONS AT THE WORKHOUSE. A letter was read from Mr Seward, the architect of the new wing now being built to the union work. house, suggesting that eight or ten paupers might be set to work to level be yard prior to the bnilding operations—Mr A. Cole: We have a few here.—The Chairman asked the Master whether be could find the men.-The Master replied thq £ he could; it would be something them to do.
^typridd, Caerphilly, and…
^typridd, Caerphilly, and Newport Railway. link of this line, from Bassaleg June- the Alexandra Docks, has been cen- ^iclf ftn^* having been inspected by Colonel a— 7'. °n behalf of the Board of Trade, is now for traffic.
:Death of Mr Thomas Thomas,…
:Death of Mr Thomas Thomas, Blaiillechau, Rhondda Fach. *egr«t to state that another familiar figure ondda Valley and at Pontypridd has been BwTfd by death, namely, Mr Thomas Thomas, ^id» chau> Eerudale. He passed away on &Y evening, the cause of death being pleurisy. ^neral will take place at Eglwyswyno on starting from the house at one Thomas was one of the proprietors minerals worked at the Ferndale Collieries. was held in high esteem by all classes ? *he district. He leaves a widow and several •»n up children, ene of them being Mr Evan nomas, solicitor, Pontypridd.
Presentation to a Minister…
Presentation to a Minister In the Rhondda Yalley. The Rev. Lewis Probert, who is leaving Salem .4 the Memorial Independent Chapsls, Portmadoc, ohurch at Pentre, Rhondda Yalley, was on evening presented by his two congregations trf portrait, an address, an inkstand, and a Bet Oarvers aDd steel. Mr W. E. Morris presided, among those who took part in the proceedings the Revs. D. P. J ones (Chwilog), R. Lumley (j» *or)» D. S. Thomas (Penrhyn), J. C. Jones ?D^' ^er^ert Evans (Gwmavon), Thomas (C ]? ^rema^oc)> E- Jones (Nevyn), and T. Owen ■(G»n ^o^raadoc), and and Messrs W. Morris .ji;,} wyd), R- Williams, Owen Jones (Pwllheli), '■{0»Ta^ Bavies (Portmadoc), M. B. Marks °cieth), and Dr. Jones Morris.
The Unemployed in Cardiff.
The Unemployed in Cardiff. The Cardiff Gna, „ discussion the Gover on Satarday had un(ier Unemployed, and » circnlar respecting the ^ait on the corporation waa 5° *o find work on the r0^d arrange for that body
PONTYPRIDD mSwaTBOARD.
PONTYPRIDD mSwaTBOARD. HEAVY CALLS. WM »"Speoial meeting of the Pontypridd y Board on Wednesday, when the following to chair), Messrs. J. Lewis (Ty ny-oyInin6r'1 7" ,John» M. Cule, J. Lewis (Taff s Well), h. the Llanf *nd T- Morgan (Tonteg).—regard to to ask tenders for materials, it was decided of J4r. w r^sil offers, but, in one case, the tender lowest, but an4ncia was a°cePted' he the <Mr. J. contractor.—The Surveyor iCglwvsilan w_J,,8aid the call upon the parish of -31,800.—Mr. JOB! £ 9005 and the LI an tr leant ^e calls above = ^efmus,_fc not -years Tha Chair™ 6 m tlie for the two half- Surveyo?: il?^f Well, what will that be P- 1" tremendously h^l7^r* LeWl8: lhe ^« £ .The Surveyo/P01100 or a shilling in lhe work without the Z?"'™ T°t °ut S.°r° lt »S sure to be twopence toore t^i8 tiaie.
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A PONTYPRIDD PAUPER SENT TO…
A PONTYPRIDD PAUPER SENT TO PRISON. At the Pentypridd police-court on Wednesday, Winifred Morgan, a pauper in the Pontypridd Union Workhoase was sent to gaol for 7 days for leaving the House with the Workhouse clothes on.—Mr W. Spickett, solicitor, appeared for the prosecution.
I SHEEP WORRYING AT HAFOD.
SHEEP WORRYING AT HAFOD. Daniel Wheeler and George Smith, of Hafod, were fined 20a and costs, at the Pontypridd police- court, on Wednesday, for allowing their dogs to worry sheep belonging to Richard Evans, Porth. The sheep had been badly mangled. Defendants denied that the worrying was done by their dogs, but the Magistrates considered the cases proved.
DOG OWNERS PROSECUTED AT PONTYPRIDD.
DOG OWNERS PROSECUTED AT PONTYPRIDD. At the Pontypridd police-court, on Wednesday, several persons from Penycoedcae and the neigh- bourhood were fined 10s each for keeping un- licensed dogs.
INON-RESIDENT PAUPERS.
NON-RESIDENT PAUPERS. The C'.erk suggested the advisability of directing the relieving officers to visit the non-resident paupers. In the Neath Union this Board had been relieving Elizabeth Jenkins. Now he had received a letter from the Clerk of the Neath Union saying that her child had died, and that she had been in receipt of lelief for two years since the death of her child.—Mr Lewis asked if she had been relieved en account of the cbild.-The Clerk: Well, I don't know; I And that in the minutes of the 24th May, 1882, there is a recommendation from the Neath Union that her relief be dis- continued because she was able to work, having recovered from her illness. Subsequently, on the 6th July I find there is an entry to the effect that Elizabeth Jenkins was then very ill, and recom. mending that she should be relieved to the extent of 38 a week, so that she was receiving it on acoount of sickness. Then there is another case in the Bridgend Union of Olivia Edmonds. That is a matter for consideration.—Mr Lewis: Who is responsible?—The Clerk: ] don't know; we muot make enquiries before we can say.—Mr Lewis: It seems to have been done very loosely.-The Chair- man I expect they will say we ought to have sent the relieving officer there.—Mr Lewia Well, Mr Chairman, it is a matter of good faith between one Union and another.—The Clerk: Other Unions dou't trust us.—Mr Lowia Well, I think, we shonld take care of ourselves. I shonld certainly like to make an objection to paying.—The Clerk's sugges- tion was understood to be adopted. RELIEVING OFFICERS' DISTRICTS. The Chairman: With regard to the Relieving Officers' I believe most of you will agree with me that Mr. Jones, the relieving officer for Ystrady- todwg is overworked, and we have been asking Mr. Phillips to take a part of that district to relieve Mr. Jones. Bat Mr. Phillips says he is getting old and stiff, and does'nt feel inclined to do so. I think we had better have the mattet before this Board at the next meeting, this day fortnight, and then we shall be able to determine what is to be done. I beg to give notice that I shall bring it forward then, and by that time perhaps-mind you, I say perhaps-Mr. Phillips may have made up his mind to retire into private life. Shoald that be the oase then we can arrange the district as we think proper, bat if not, then we must do the best we can. BARRY RAILWAY. Mr. T. Morgan thought it was time to call upon the Barry Company to erect a fence between the road and their cutting below Tafamyooed. -The Chairman: I quite agree with you Mr. Morgan.- Mr. Morgan: And I should like to see the Chairman come down to see the place.—The Chairman: I think we had better get Mr. Maekay to do some- thing.-The subject then dropped. There was no other business of publio interest.
Mr. A. Thomas, M.P., and the…
Mr. A. Thomas, M.P., and the House of Lords. EXPLANATION TO A MERTHYR MEETING. At a meeting of East Glamorgan electors held at Merthyr on Friday night, under the presidency of Mr T. Williams, J.P., to seleot representatives to serve on the Liberal Three Hundred, Mr Peter Williams read the following letter received by him from Mr A. Thomas, M P.:—" With regard to the vote, I made an error of judgement in not recognis- ing the abstract motion of Labouchere as a step in the direction of the reform of the House of Lords. Had I done so, all the eloquence of Mr Gladstone would not have turned me from voting for it, being pledged to support such legislation. Even as it was, I had fully determined to vote for the motion until Mr Gladstone implored his followers to vote against it I would be very grateful if you will kindly inform our friends, the reason or want of reason for voting as I did." So they would see, continued Mr Williams, that Mr Alfred Thomas expressed his regret in a sinoere form, and they ought to be generous enough to accept his ex- plaaation.-The Chairman said Mr Alfred Thomas intended to appear at the next general meeting to explain himself in regard to tbe vote. Possibly, however, his parliamentary duties might prevent him from so doing.—Mr David Davies was glad to hear that Mr Thomas contemplated taking this course of action, and thought it was very important that he should attend such a meeting.-After some other observations the matter dropped, it not being considered necessary under the circumstances to bring on any motion, or to write to the member.
Mountain Ash Local Board Election.
Mountain Ash Local Board Election. It has transpired that a contest for members to serve on the Local Board has been avoided this year. In addition to the old members, Mr Llew- elyn, manager, Penrhiwceiber, had been nominated for the West Ward (on condition that there would not be a contest), and Mr D. Morgan withdrew on Wednesday, and as there will be no contest in the West Ward Mr Llewelyn's Domination falls through. A contest has, therefore, been avoided in each ward. No one had been nominated in opposition to Mr Davy Jones, who was the retiring member for the South Ward.
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ALARMING FIRE AT BRIGHTON".
ALARMING FIRE AT BRIGHTON". A destructive fire has occurred at the barracks at Brighton, where the 5th Lancers are stationed. Scott after the liglits-out bugle had sounded a small fife, was observed in one room which quickly spreatt. The supply of water was deficient, and the fiamea gained ground steadily. The Town Fire Brigade was fetched, but an hour elapsed before a proper supply of water was obtained, and by that time 60 feet of the south end of the northern block of the men's quarters was blazing furiously. The stables are close by, and all the horses were taken out and brought on to the parade ground in safety. There was little wind, or the consequences must have been, the loss of the whole northern block. The fire burned for over three hours, and it was not untw nearly four the next morning that all danger wasi over. The damage is considerable. The country round was illuminated for some distance by flamea6 despite the thick fog prevailing at the time.
ALLEGED DETENTION IN A CONVENT.
ALLEGED DETENTION IN A CONVENT. At the Westminster Police Court, a widow applied to Mr. D'Eyncourt for advice respecting her daugh. terrwho she stated was detained in a convent's school at Salisbury, She said that in 1877 she agreed with a lady fiat her daughter shol1111 be brouglit up. iii the coftvent till she was sixteen years of age. So I was sixteen on the 3rd of this month, and the appli- cant said that she ha'l written niany times request* ing that her daughter sfiouid be aeilt laic's 1Q §!.»« aU«^wecl the lady to take charge of "lie? toscouse she (tiie ji|ilicitdi) wiis a widow. The ciiief USIIQI remarked that the girl Wits sent, to the school through the instrumentality of Lady Herbert, of Lea. The applicant added that a niecj of hers was also taken to the convent, and they sent her to Canada with- out the consent of her parents. She had been told that at any rate her dau^htir would not be sent back to her till November. Mr. D'ltyneourt: YoQ. had better wait till then.^ Applicant: Then she will be seventeen. Mr. D'Eyncourt declined to give further advice.
AN liXL'ENSI VITKITssT *H
AN liXL'ENSI VITKITssT *H At the County Petty Sessions at Kendal, Thomas Ewan, farmer. Fair Thorn, Old Hutton, has been charged with assaulting a domestic servant named Annie Cooper, 18 years of age, on the 14th instant From the evidence it appeared that Ewan returnect- home from Kendal market on Saturday evening in a state of intoxication, and in consequence of vio- lence to his wife she was obliged to leave him and proceed to her father's house close by. On Sunday evening, at milking time, the defendant and the servant girl were the only two in the house, and while the latter was proceeding to the fire to be. the curling tongs Ewan got hold of her, told her that she was now his girl, as lie had no wife, pulled her on his knee, and kissed her. She got away from him, secured her hat, and made for a oeighbourinc.. farm, where Mrs. Ewan was staying with her father. The Bench fined the defendant X2 and costs, allott- ing the advocate's fee, anionnting in all to C3 8a. 6d.t and warned him against appearing before them ia future, as he would be more severely dealt with.
A HEARTLESS SWEETHEART.
A HEARTLESS SWEETHEART. At Guildhall, London, Thomas O'Connell SteiK son, 49, Charrington Street, St Pancras, has been charged with obtaining from Sarah Elizabeth Bailey, by false pretences, the sums ot £ 180, £ 100, and £ 30.—Miss Bailey, it was stated, was in the oaf- vice of Mr. H. Dobb, of Westbourne Grove, as an assistant, and the accused was shopwalker there. In the beginning of 1885 Miss Bailey received a legacy of £300. The prisoner paid his addresses, and in June, 1885, he told her, lie wanted £180 for business purposes. She gave him the money, and received from him the assignment of a lease from a Daniel Kelleher. Subsequently Stenson obtained the assignment from her, on the representation that he required it for the purpose of -selling the lease. She had not seen it since. On the 25th ult., she called on Kelleher, who informed her that the pri- soner had paid him £70 for the lease. He added that Mr. Stenson had remarked that he was going to be married, and that he wanted his intended wife to believe that he had given £ 180 for the business, in order to make her think that lie was a man of means. He also said that he had paid the X180 out of his own pocket. About August last, at the pri- soner's request, she advanced him £100, for stock and to open a banking account. She had since ascertained that he had done neither, but had appro- priated it to his own use. On December 21, he ob- tained from her jE30, which he said was due for rates. This sum had never been paid. She believed that he had realised his property, and that lie wat vroing to America.—Stenson was remanded.
ALL FOR ONE AND NINE PENCE.
ALL FOR ONE AND NINE PENCE. At the Glasgow Sheriff Court, before Sheriff Balfour, a young man named D. Graeme Hunter, residing at Bishopbriggs, lately a private in the 10th Lanarkshire llitle Volunteers, was sued at the instance of Colonel Reid, the commanding officer of the regiment, for Is. ?d:, the price of a rifle-sling and cap- badge, which it Is alleged defendant failed to return on leaving the regiment The case had been adjourned at the request of defender, who then stated that the articles were returned and he again asked for a further adjournment, that he might bring a late sergeant-instructor of the regiment, now in Canada, as a witness on his behalf.—Mr. Bell (agent for the regiment) I move for decree.—The Sheriff: No I will not give decree, but (addressing defender) I think you had better pay the Is. 9d.— Defender: No; I won't. At most, I am owing Is. 3d. only, the price of the sling. I will go to pri- son rather than pay the money.—Mr. Bell: We can get the money without your going to prison.— The Sheriff: Are you not going to pay the amount t —Defender This is a case of oppression. I will bring the sergeant-instructor from the back woods of Manitoba rather than do so. But if it is necessary, I will lodge the money in court. -The Sheriff: You need not do that How long an adjournment do you wish ?—Defender It will take three weeks to go out to Canada, three weeks there to find the witness, and three weeks to come back. About four months would be required.—The Slieriff: I ad. journ the case till the 20th July.
TERRIBLE CATASTROPHE AT PLYMOUTH
TERRIBLE CATASTROPHE AT PLYMOUTH A business establishment at the corner of Park ^Street, Plymouth, has partially collapsed. It was ^undergoing re-construction, but the trade was being conducted in the shop as usual. A loud report suddenly startled the nelghbourhood, and simul- taneously the street passengers saw a mass of debris crash down from the top of the house. A large plate-glass window was blown out by the concussion, and through this two young Indies jumped in time to avoid being buried. The falling mass, however, carried through the shop floor to the cellar beneath, with Mr. and Mrs. Spear, the proprietors, several customers, and lady assistants, some score in all. There was immense excitement as the crowds rushed to the shop, and saw that two young ladies were -t buried beneath a smashed counter, and an iron girder which had fallen across it. The rest of the shop floor and appointments had disappeared in the cellar below, and from here there arose a chorus of heartrending shrieks and groans. Quite a score of men, women, and young girls had been swept down with the fallen debris. The cries and clash brought the masons who were working at the alterations hurriedly down the ladder, and despite fears that the wall of the house would follow, they set to work with a large number of neighbours to extricate the buried. The suspense prevailing was most painful, and was not allayed as one young lady after another was brought up more or less injured and taken in cabs to the hospital. Nine others were thus removed, but several who suffered from the shock were re- moved to their homes. It is believed all have beeiv rescued, but constant enquiries make this uncertain.
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A wasp was killed on Saturday by a servant of the Rev. R. C. Roy, at Youlgreave, Bakewell. The recent severe weather caused stockowners in Dorsetsllire to lose a great number of sheep. The City Press says it is probable that the Old Temple Bar will shortly be re-erected on a conve- nient site in West Ham Park. A new torpedo cruiser of the "Scout "class haa, been launched from the Barrow Ship-building Com- pany's yard. At an inquest at Cambridge., a verdict of Acci- dental death" was returned in the case of a student. of Trinity College, named Meyrick, drowned by tlif upsetting of a canoe. A stand upon which about 200 persons had as. sembled to view a football match at Warrington suddenly collapsed. Fortunately, although great alarm was created, no serious injury was caused.
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ifo* small allotments of two, three, or four to farm labourers. The lettings com- 00 2nd of February, and the land been very freely taken up by the labourers fn| district, with every prospect of success- » treatment. The price to be charged has b^flFxed at a guinea per acre, but Mrs has generously offered to make an /*tement of I Os in respect of every acre which l ^ergoes cultivation.