The Pontypridd Chronicle and Workman's News

MERTHYR SCHOOL BOARD. The ordinpry meeting of this Board was held on Friday, Mr D. Davies, in the absence of the chair- man, presiding. The Schools Manigement Com. mittee reported ttiat, with reference to the letter from the Board of Health, dated the 15th instant, requesting the closure of the Dow!ais Advanced Elementary School until the 27th instant, they had instructed the clerk to write 3tiuiug that, whilst the committee complied immediately with the request' they were somewhat surprised at the directions given, inasmuch as ncne of the children had been attacked by scarlet f-iver, nor, as the committee were informed, had anyone from their several households. The attention of the committee having been called to tho fact th:it itinerant performers visiN>daome of the schools, and desired permission to srive entertainments after school hours to the children, the committee, believing that t he-e performances WerA rather for the purpote of extracting the children's pence than for iheir bene- fit, had t-rven instructions to the teachers that henceforth no school shonld be granted for this purpose with the Board's sanction.—The report wns adopted.—Mr Henry Evans referred to thej state of the finances, pointing out that at present the Hoard was indebted to 'h, b Ink to the extent of £ 1,273, and that before tie end of March they would require £ 4,200. He likewise mentioned that Inst vr-fir I b-v paid 270 fr interest on overdrafts. —The W'" instructed tr> communicate with the overseers, asking foc immediate payment of the precept now due.-N,fr J. H. Williams, Ynyshir, was appointed assistant master at the Twynyrodyn Boys' School, at a salary cf JJ40 a year.

t Sent free for Three Stamps to pay Postage, NERVOUS DEBILITY, Its Causes and Cure, Marriage and its Impediments.—Just out, a new Medical Work by Dr. E. HAUGHTON and J. NELSON, containing chapters on Health, its resto- ration, loss of vigour, &c.; also, over 100 valuable prescriptions for self-treatment of various com- plaints. Should be read by all who value health, strength, and manhood, Bad wish to attain a happy old age.—Address: Mr. J. NELSON, Medical Hall, Manchester. -+- To POLICEMKN and those obliged to be out in the I damp night airs Cadbury's Cocoa affords and ex- hilarating beverage, —warming, comforting and sustaining. Beware of Imitations.

SUNDAY SCHOOL TREAT AT LLWYKPIA. The Annual Tea Party in connection with the y School of Bethaaia, Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, Llwynpia, was held on Thursday, the 23rd inBt. 'Itie soholars, teachers and parents were in full force at the appointed time. Soon after three e" o'clock a procession, numbering about 300, was formed auder the superintendence of Mr. Morgan Evans and Mr. W. Olynfab Williams and paraded the principal thoroughfares singing at intervals as they marohed along. In about an hoar they returned to the ohapel, where each one was regaled with tea and oake, an excellent supply of which had been prepared for them. The tables being very tastefully laid out, were presided over by the following ladies Miss Kata Lewis and Mrs. T. Jones; Miss Sarah Rees and Mrs. D. Evans Miss Anne Evans and Mrs. T. A. Phillips Miss Edith Evans and Mrs. Mary James Mrs. A. Richards and Mrs. E. Jenkins: Miss Polly Morgdn and Mra. D. Evans; Mrs. D. Williams and Mrs. E. Rees; Mrs. S. Thomas and Mrs. T. Phillips. 1 In the evening after tea was over an entertain- ment of a miscellaneous character was given by the scholars and others conneoted with the chapel. The chair was taken at 7.30 by Mr. Wm. Evans, Cambrian ihouse, Cwm Clydach, who conducted the duties of chairman in his usual homely and oompetent manner. The programme consisted of recitations, songs, &e. A splendid paper on the Sunday Sohool" was read by Mr. Wm. Williams, Clydach Yale. Prizes were given for reading and spelling (Welsh). The winners were Masters Dd. Lewis, Excelsior, Tonypandy, and R. Jenkin Griffiths, Clydach Vale. The several suitable songs sung by the Band of Hope under the leader- ship of Mr. David Daviea ani the selections of uiuaic played upon the organ by Mr. W. G. Williams and Mr. Gwilym Williams, Wain Houee, Tonpandy- thiq being the first appearance of the letter in public-added greatly to the enjoyment of tne entertainment and were well appreciated by the musical audie ce. The tea and entertainment were well attended and everything passed off quite successfully to the pleasure of everybody concerned, which too a great extentj no doubt, has t" be accountrd for to the exceedingly fine weather which prevailed throughout the day. We mast not forget to niention that great prai.c is due to the elderly ladies of the chapel in whose hands the preparing of the teth htld almost entirely rested, and for the effici. nt manner in which everything concerning the teit hid been arranged.

--=. HEARTLESS TRICK IN THE RHONDDA. A very strange incident happened not 100 miles from a little place called the B-s-h, C-m-c-d-ch. The story goes that a respectable and honest collier entered his stall on Friday morning. Before commencing to work he divested himself of his coat, in which it appears his watch was kept. Some time afterwards he went for his watch, when to his dismay it had disappeared. As may be imagined he got very excited as the article had cost him X5. He consulted some of his friends e his misfortune. Ultimately he con- cluded to go to Merthyr to solicit a conjurer's opinion of the circumstance which had caused him so much grief and anxiety. On Saturday he went but to add to his disappointment the person whom thought would throw light on the matter was not at home. lIe had no alternative but to return and his arrange- ments by this time had become very puzzled- Atthis juncture the inhabitants were aware of his peculiar nioyements. On imonday he made another start, but Terfmnch5 S he^'V'f'Shim ery much, and he resolved not to proceed anv h? »oHo.BelRg dTesi""1 h? »sk«d aefflj? the police. He subsequently returned homewards, apparently in a state of confusion. However when his anticipations were at a low ebo cheerful news suddenly reached him, viz.: that his missing property had been found on a train of coal whkh haS been brought out of the workings that morning. The next puzzle to solve is to find who was the heartless fellow who caused the poor collier so much griSfaSd unnecessary expense. 8

MtlLINGRIFFITH TINPLATE WORKS, NEAR CARDIFF. NOTICE TO THE WORKMEN, STOPPAGE OF THE WORKS. The following notice was posted on Saturday in 11 p the rolling-mill of the Cardiff Iron and Tinplate Works at Melingriffith, near Llandaff:— Melingriffith Works—Notice is hereby given to all persons employed in or about these works that exist- ing contracts with their employers will cease at the expiration of one month from the date hereof. For the Cardiff Iron and Tinplate Company, Limited (Signed) Thomas W. Allaway. Dated this 25th day of September, 1886. It is stated that the above notice is merely a pre- liminary step towards some forthcoming rearrange- ments suggested by the debenture shareholders. The stoppage of the works, however, even for a temporary period, is regarded as a serious matter in the district, as some three hundred and sixty persons are employed in them, so that the villages of Llandaff, Whitchurch, and neighbouring hamlets will suffer greatly. Many of the emp oye's have been engaged in the works between twenty and thirty years, and a large propor tion are women, so that in many instances entire households will be affected by the notice. The Melin- griffith Works have existed since 17-15. The works are very extensive, both in area and operations, as they combine machinery and appliances for rolling iron and tin plates, there being a large export trade with America in the latter commodity. The value of the plant, without taking into account the buildings, freehold lands, &c., may be roughly assessed at £ 8-1,000. The Pentyrch Works, situated closo to the railway station at Walnut Tree Bridge, are also affected, as they are affiliated with the Melingriffith Works, being owned by the same aompany. In fact, the iron bars from which the tin plakea are made are here manu factured. On Saturday a notice in precisely similar terms to that posted at Melingriffith was exhibited at Pentyrch. The result, however, will not be so severely felt, as a long time past the works have been doing little work, on some days the furnaces being merely kept burning. There were rumours current at Walnut Tree,Bridge on Tuesday night that a modus vicendi might be adopted which would be satisfactory to all concerned.

THE MOUNTAIN ASH CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY. SUSPENSION OF PAYMENT, We regr&t to find that, in consequence of the serious depression in trade and the stoppage of certain collieries at Mountain Ash, tbe has been compelled to suspend payment. We understand that its affairs have been m hands of Messrs Linton and Kenshole, solicitors, of Aberdare, who have convened a °r creditors, to be held at Cardiff on Satur^ay next, when certain proposal will be subn0'tte(*. w R vieWto enabling the society to re-start business on a firmer basis.

PUBLIC NOTICE j FOIVTYPRIDD. GREAT DRAPERY SALE AT JOHN EVANS & CO. Commencing on Saturday, August 21,1886. ENORMOUS REDLCTIOXS ^00 Straw Hats from lid 2 Trirfitred Hats and Bonnets from Is 0-kd 'Ladies' Mantles ar;d Jackets Is llid up Waterproof Cloaks from Is I l^d 2 ^Skifts „ Is Old 2 Pinafores and Api-ons 3fd up 100 Fur Cajies from 2s 81d Fa ncy Dresses from 3!d per yard 4 Black and ("olonred Wool Ferges 7id 4 2000 yards Black French Merin< 183ïd • 58-i:ieh ds (ail colours) 2s i d per yd usual price 3s II d Piark and < iolennd Velveteens Js3tdnp 4 from 11 fd (ALL THIS SEASON'S GOODS). Lisle find !■<« Gloves from I id per pair 4-Button Kid Gloves I iAd. 19 4 Laces, Frtnge, Trimmings, and Ribbons. Very cheap 150 fr°m lsll^d 2 Sheetings from 7!d per yard All Wool Shirting Flannels 7|d „ z 4 Men's and Boys' Felt Hats from 3^d Men's Shirts J. „ Is o|d Felt Carpets from itd per yard 70 pairs of Blankets (slightly soiled) Very chepp 300 yds. Fancy Trouseiings, from Is 6d to 3s I Id-usual price, 2 [3s 6d to 7s 9d -=- -r-J- No Goods will be sent on Approbation During the Sale. -+- ( ALL GOODS TO BE PAID FOR BEFORE OR ON DEL VERY. Address- 93, TAFF STREET, PONTYPRIDD. MISKIN -ARMS, NEW MILL, About 10 minutes' walk from Llantrisant Station, G.W.R. and T.V.R. Important Sale of 1000 Sheep, 116 head of of Durham and HerefordI Cattle, and 4 Cobs and Ponies. MR. JOHN THOMAS has been favoured with instructions from Mr Thomas Williams, Gelli Hotel, Pentre, to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, at the above place, on MONDAY, OCTOBER 4th, 1886, the following valuable LIVE STOCK, Consisting of 150 black-faced Shropshire breeding ewes, 600 Radnor breeding ewes, 100 black-faced Ian-Ab3, fit for sarnips, 100 wethers (Radnor breed), 50 black-faced ram lambs and rams; 14 cows and calves, 10 barren cows, 4 cows (nearly calving), 14 heifers in calf, 20 fat cattle (fit for the hntcher;, 50 steers, 4 Hereford bulls, 4 capital cobs and ponies. Fottr months' credit will be given to purchasers of £ 10 and upwards, upon approved security, or discount for cash at the rate of five per centum per annum. Refreshments at 11 a.m. Sale to commence promptly at 1 o'clock. The Auctioneer desires to call the particular atteu tion of Farmers, Graziers, and Breeders to this very important sale, the Sheep and Cattle being young, h; &'tbv, of splenfid quality, and in prime condition. For particulars and ecrig apply to the Auctioneer, at his Offices, Market-street, Pontypridd or of the Vendor, Gelli Hotel, Pentre. TOWN HALL, PONTYPRIDD FRIDA Y k SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 & 2, At 8 o'clock, Day Performance Saturday at H p, m. NATIONAL SCHOOL", TONYPANDY, Oct. 4th; JAMES'S HALL, YSTRAD, October 5th; ASSEMBLY ROOM, FERNDALE, October 6th. THE WORLD'S MYSTERY r NEW MIRACLES AND WONDERS! BY THE GREAT DUPREZ (From the Polytechnic, Paris.) SEANCES OF PRESTIDIGITATION & SPIRITUALISM Surpassing anything that, ims ever oeen witnessed in England before. Seats booked at Mr Key. Stationer. Prices— 3s, 2s, Is, od iHmdiss half-price. PONTYPRIDD DETACHMENT 2ND GLAMORGAN RIFLE VOLUNTEER CORPS. FRIENDS AND TRADESMEN'S PRIZES. THE f'Hfnds and Tradesmen 'jf the Town are infoi':j" ci ih«,t the SHOOTING for the above PRIZES "ill uke place on PONTYPRIDD RllfLE SAXGE on THURSDAY, 14th OCTOBER, 1886. I Two Members .f the ;.ortiaiittee will wait on Friends and Tridi^ineu to ieoeive their Subscrip- tions, or they in*y be seat to Setgc.-Instructor J.i W. Colic-tt, No. 3, Ceridvven-terrace, Pontypridd. j W. Colic-tt, No. 5, Ceridvven-terrace, Pontypridd. j J. W. COLLETT, Sergt.-Instractor. j f THE UPPER BOAT ART UNION. I IN AID OF ISAAC MORGAN, FFYNONWEN.j WINNING NUMBERS:—22,.1883, 1810, -399,' 505, 2022, 1920, 1426, 168H, 2144, 1181,' 1741, 1048, 1279, 1171, 70, 1877, 203G. Priaes may be had from Mr. JOHN EDAVAKP -JAMES, Nantgarw, Pontypridd. LOOK OUT for the New Tale- THE MYSTERY." GEORGE'S. INFANTS' POWDERS. TESTIMONY FROM LONDON. 13, Costco Place, Qceen's Square, London, W, July 24th, 1885. Dear Sir, Will yon please forward me six cf your Infants' fowders. A packet is too much I like to have them freah. I find them invaluable, and always use them with the sanction of cur medical man. By so doing you will oblige, '1 Yours respectfally, C. EDWARDS B. A- GEORGE, Esq. A packet forwarded to any address for Is lid, B. A. GEORGE, Medical Hall, Pentre, Pantypridd, G!am. WANTED, AGENTS. Industrial Assurance and Sick Benefit Society. Ferndile, Pontypridd, Pentyrch, Treha/rris, Wow*. tain Ash, and Districts around. Books vacant. Splendid remuneration to ex perienced mon. Security required. Send business records, and full particulars of past expeiience; with Stamp to MANAGER, 7 & 8, Arcade Chambers, ST. JOHN'S SQUARE, CARDIFF. FIRM FOUNDED 1745." The Rev T Major Lester, the great Liverpool Philauthrepist, writes :— The Viearage, E"erton, December 1, 1883. 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I can and do recorj'jinnd it with confidence to every class, and I shall !!1p,.Jf stick to our Reliable" Keyless Lever Watch (Signed) T MAJOR LESTER X* Q 1 fjq (Worth £ t'>)—In return for remittance I sei:d, A V3 tree and safe per post one of my own spe-! cially made" RELIABLE" KEYLESS LEVER WA-r, iifs (Lady's or Gentleman's size) This Watch is full jewelled in rubies, has chrono- meter balance, and soundest keyless work in massive sterling silver cases, flat crystal Glass with gold winding button and gold joints ^1 A—The same movement, of finest finish, called the "CHALLENGE," in a specially massive and heavy lS-carat Gold case, with flat Crystal Glass 0~" THE £ 2 WATCHES," in two sizes, for Ladies and & Gentlemen, are famous timekeepers, and are guar- anteed by the Firm anteed by the Firm Send your Watch and Jewellery Repairs by Post (Registered) which will be given only to skilful workmen. Estimates sent before doing the work, and I take the risk and cost of carriage back. "WATCHES zel to £ 100." Illustrated Pamphlet sent free an application. Railway Fares Paid when same do not exceed 0 per cent on Watch Purchases MR T. R. RUSSELL, Maker to the Queen, CATHEDRAL WORKS, 18,, CHURCH-ST., LIVERPOOL rpHE WOODLANDS, PONTYPRIDD. — MISS L HOGG is prepared to give LESSONS on the PIANOFORTE to a limited number of Young Ladies. Terms on application. = X BILLIARDS! BAGATLLLES! All thoie requiring Ne,,vl or Second- hand Tables, Requisites, or Billiard work done, should, before going elsewhere, send for New Price List, Cloth and Cushion Samples, &c., to HENNIG BROS, High-street, W.C., London. Est. 1862. I 9 _r_- :"S': r ?r" ? •. r j Ed'^or-. tadothij liieno: pr ■•lon'nc. 5'tait '■ tr. c. f J and wr;o lakepl. asure:!in-iK "<i' ,ms Paper, j jtfgf Address J. H. KICB-V^SQi., io, IXSii Iil>. H.W.y i: J I Post Free, with Sketch*.•< and Detail* for Sellf Cure, (under cover), 6 stamps, From J. WILLIAMS, P.M.V., 22, MARISCHAL ST., ABERDEEN. THE POCKET MEDICAL ADVISER. j For the Self-treatment Of Nervous and Func- tionol Ai(ni6iitsri?idt(cedbtf Overwork, Worry, Exce«*r:<, and other enervating influences, and their Aa.ioc.iatcd L'ril.-t. BY THS NEW LOCAL TREATMENT. BY THS NEW LOCAL TREATMENT. 'uoon to >ili denning self-care without re- course t) pay-sic or the doctor.zVedical { IUview. A conlit"" parson writes tUtH Your Guide has c'ued myself aml ¡¡WIU! jJari.ûa'one¡'8.' SiTFauEKs should procure this handy Roferee on various Ailments, and thris avoid doctor's I fees and objectionable med: -,iAe.-Ga;efte i I .¡ PRELlMfNAUr AJfXUUKCEMiiNT. -r. 4- 41T Mozart's TWELFTH MASS TWO GRAND CONCERT6 Consisting of Peiforrnnnces d the Twelfth Mass will be gi "en ht the TOVvr HALL, PONTYPRIDD On Christmas Day, BY THE PENUEL CHORAL SOCIETY. Fnither particular will be given in future au. nouncements. SALES BY AUCTION. HOUSES FOR SALï [n the Rhondda Valley, &e. TREALAW A Double bouse. Shop and Bake. house, No. 132, Viskin Road; Two double dwelling houses, with land adjoining, Nos. 118, 1J9, Miskin Road; Six dwelling houses, Nos. 1, 5, 6. 14, 15, & 16, Wain- kraig Road Fiv6 t: welling- houses, Nos. 23, 24, 25, 2G, & 27 Hillman's Row Seven dwelling houses, Nos 15, 16, 17, 20, 21,47 & 48, WiHiams- twwn Road, (near the English "Vvesleyan Chapelj. TONYREFAfL. Two dwelling houses in Gollenaa Road. DINAS- Dwelling hcjuse No. 28, D'nas Road, "ppopite the Half-way Hoase; Five dwelling houses, os. 65, Gfj, G9, 70, & 71 Dinns iload. TREOHKY. Two dwelling houses Nos. 106 & 107 Damfii s Street; Stable at rear of last named. PENTRE. Two dwelling houses, bpilz Oak Tree Houses, top of Churcbfiei i Row, (one being a double hwupoi. YSTRAD RHONDDA. Double dwelling bouse No. 136, Ystrad Road; Five dwelling bouses Nos. 22. 23, 24, 25, & 26, Tyntyla Road,' (near Gel ygaled In:;). PENCOEDCAE. Four Dwelling Louses. LLANTRISANT. Large Dwelling houso near the T'urcpike Gte, David s l'owu, Llantrjsant. FERNDA LE. Block of three dwellings, i'omroer- cial Street, and one dwelling uou?e Upper Row. PONTYPRILD. Two dwelling house?, Wood Road Also, houses in OGMORE YALE & A&ERDARE,— particulars of waich crtu the undernieationtd. The houses can ne sold senarately, 1.)1' in-lota, as may be required. Ninety per cent, of the purchase niouey can remain on mortgage, repayable in easy in- stalments, if required. Forfullpaiticulars apply to lr H. W. Hughes, •Preswylfa, Penygraig; ^Mesai s Griffith "and Lambe, Soli.citors. Cardiff, or to 5Ir Petei Price, 3, CrockherbtowD, Cardiff. See THE CHRONICLE For local News. I PUBLIC NOTICES. THE MYSTERY! THE MYSTERY! L THE MYSTERYI II See future issues of the CHRONICLE. "THfJ MYSTERY' By the author of "The Woman in Black." 'THE MYSTERY' By the author of The Jilt." TRICYCLES! TRICYLES! 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NOTES ON PASSING EVENTS. THE WELSH LANfoUAGE AND OUR ASYLUMS. And the cry is—' Still they come This well-known expression is peculiarly ap- plicable in substantiation of our remarks in last week's CHRONICLE in relation to the appointment of English-speaking medical and other officer? to posts in Welsh asylums, par- ticularly in that of Bridgend. At the last meeting of the < ardigan Union Board of Guardians, the Clerk read a letter from Dr. Hearder, the medical superintendent of the Joint Counties' Lunatic Asylum, at Carmar- then, stating that in reply to a question from a guardian at the previous meeting uf the Board, one of the resident medical officers possessed a thorough knowledge of the Welsh language." When we penned our remarks on the subject of the Bridgend Asylum officials, we little thought that Carmarthen Asylum afforded another striking instance of the unfairness of- appointments, for the admission of Dr. Hearder (himself an Englishman) is that a solitary one of the resident medical officers at that institution understands Welsh thoroughly! Having had these facts pointed out to them, it now remains for Welsh people themselves to take steps to remove the stain which these acts of injustice have cast upon the character and ability of the Welsh nation. Who ever heard of Welsh officials predo- minating in public institutions in England, Scotland, or Ireland ? The idea. is far too preposterous to entertain for a moment. Then why should the stigma be tolerated in Wales ? B,BLE TtACHl.VG IN THE SCHOOLS. THE QUESTION RAISED AT GELLIGAER. Conflict of opinion upon the advisability of teaching the Bible in elementary schools is not CD uncommon in Wales, but, so far as our own districts are concerned, the matter has hot been a burning question for some time past. In Gellygaer, however, the sound of strife is again heard, and party feeling -can high at the School Board meeting but week, when the Rev. J. L. Meredith (rector of Gelligaer) moved That the Bible be read daily in all the board schools under the supervision of the tepcliers." A direct negative was proposed as an amendment and after some discussion, in which it was urged that the duty of imparting religious instruction to children should devolve upon the parents and upon Sunday School teachers, the amendment was agreed to by a vote L,f the to three. A WELSHMAN'S DREAM. A correspondent of a Welsh contemporary under the guise of a dream suggests that a Welsh service should be held in St. Margaret's Church, Westminster, on the occasion of the eiteddfod to be held in London. He says :— I was in London, and passing St. Margaret's Church at Westminster, heard music like the Congregational mi s c of Wales, spirited and hearty as is the singing of Welsh religious gatherings. I straightway remembered that it was the great Welsh service arranged in connection with the eisteddfod at London. I entered in, and to my great j-y saw four thousand of my countrymen of Nv alet) gathered there, and heard the ancient mother tongue of Wales spoken there tor the first time: Chan- cellor Briscoe, of Holvhead-a master of the Welsh language—read the lessons the Rev. D. Howell (Llawdden), of Wrexham, read the prayers, and Bishop Hughes, of St. Asaph, in fine and full Welsh hwyl,' preached, while the singing of Gwaed y Groes sy'n codi i fyny,' Oh the singing of that noble hymn enchanted the Welsh heart infinitely more than would the most polished and best paid choristers. The scene was indeed passing joyous, and its .40. effect indescribable. While in the forgetful- ness of my joy, I awoke, and behold! it was a dream." We trust that the suggestion which has been thrown out will be cordially adopted. MR. GLADSTONE AND HOME RULE FOR WALES. Mr Gladstone has been asked to attend Caergwrie Eisteddfod but he has declined ou the ground that we have arrived at a period likely to be marked by something of near development in the political life of Wales, and that it would not be well for him to take a part at this early stage in giving any particular direction to that development. That function belonged to persons whose connection with Wales was more special and exclusive than his own. We presume that Mr. Gladstone had his mind upon the tithe rent agitation in North Wales, which has been going or. for some time past, and which he perhaps considers as being the first step towards Wales obtaining Home Bule.