The Pontypridd Chronicle and Workman's News

SHALL PONTYPRIDD BE MADE A QUARTER SESSIONS TOWN ? « Now that Cardiff and Swansea will be made quarter sessions boroughs, for the trial of their own prisoners, a good deal of curiosity has been aroused as to where cases from other parts of Glamorganshire will be tried. It is stated that efforts are being made to get quar- ter sessional courts held in Merthyr and Bridgend, but we venture to suggest that inasmuch as Pontypridd is more centrally situated than either of those towns for the upper part of the couuty, strong pressure should be brought to bear on the promoters of the Local Government Bill to give this town preference. -0- TO EAST GLAMORGAN ELECTORS. Recent occurrences in Parliament and the country render it more than ever necessary that Liberals should be prepared to meet any emergency that may arise. It is. therefore, most desirable that persons wishing to claim votes in the Eastern Division of Glamorgan- shire should lose no time in doing so. fhe newly-appointed secretary of the Eastern Division Liberal Association (Mr C. Morgan. Old Post Office Chambers, Pontypridd), will be pleased to give all information if application be made to him. Owners' claims must be made before the 20th of July. .-0-- A LIBERAL THOUSAND FOR EAST GLAMORGAN. We are glad to find that the suggestion made in these columns last week, as to the importance of extending the basis of the rep- resentation of East Glamorgan Liberals on the Divisional Association, was taken up at the meeting of the Liberal 300 on Monday, and that a committee was appointed to consider the advisability of going in for a Liberal Thousand. -0- PONTYPRIDD FREE LIBRARY. A wail reaches us from a correspondent who expresses a grievance in connection with the lending department of the Pontypridd Free Library. He states that, the signature of two ratepayers who directly pay rates are necessary before a volume can be given out by the libra- rian. This is not fair, inasmuch as most of the ratepayers of the district are not direct ratepayers, the rates being actually piid by the landlord, although to all intents and pur- poses he is fully allowed for the same in the rent paid by the tenant. A ratepayer is a ratepayer, and the same privilege should be extended to him all round. -0- ANOTHER GRIEVANCE FROM THE FREE LIBRARY. A suggestion has been made that the free library should be opened at eight o'clock in the morning, and not at nine as at present. The practice in oiher towns is to open at eight, at any rate the reading room, and it is to be hoped that Pontypridd will not be behindhand in this respect. Eight o'clock certainly has its evident advantages. The free library is intended to be a popular insti. tution, and to make it truly popular the com- mittee should make arrangements whereby the genera] public should be afforded access to the reading r; •in at a time when they would be able to avail themselves of an opportunity of scanning the morning papers. Working men, for instance, would be enabled to make me of the reading room between eight and nine o'clock, whereas after nine they are denied that privilege until dinner-time. The sugges- tions we commend to the consideration of the committee. -0- SUNDAY DRINKING IN PO.NTYPRIDD. A correspondent signing himself "Sabba- tarian" writer on the question of Sunday Drinking in Pontypridd as follows :— There is certainly no lack of opportunities to obtain drink in POrltypridd on Sunday. As early as half-pasc eight on Sunday morning last a crowd ot drunken persons left the town per brake f i Yny-ybwl, and what amount of bona-fideing they indulged in during the day goodness knows. The police, no doubt, are entitled to a degree of credit for the extra vigilance they di>j>lay over the notorious bac- chanalian dens which disfigure our High- street, but I tea they do so at the expense of other loeahtu m r b." town of similar noto- riety. -)- DOISI; A I:O\I;ING TSADE. 'babbaturi-i (i;J. Let attention be turned, for zi I t) tbe opposite direction, and see to; o.iiiug trade' thHtisbeilJgdone by pubtic-t.w t-es >:ot ffir from Coedpenmaen. Sunday aft^r nunday hundreds (literally hun- dreds) of pr isons may be seen visiting certain public-houv* in thi., neighbourhood, and this in broad -in the face of the sun and the e\e of light, The scene is a truly demoralising one, and well it tcay be asked- "Where are the police ? -0- I A NdVKL SIGHT AT TONYPANDY. A corre^p.iodei t wr tes :—On Sunday week last the inhabitants of the Tonypandy district were the eye-witnesses of a strange departure. It is well-kr.own how the theatre is viewed by the chap^l-going fraternity. The leaders never cease to heap upon the dramatic arena all the opprobrium possible, consistent with their command of voc thutary. We have a united choir in the district, under the co^auctor>hip of Mr John Jones (Ala w bwiraeth.) The choir is preparing for a gi-e&i eisteddfod soon to be held. The praenco: have been held in a chapel in a cen- trill part of the district. We understand that the t-ho;r is making glorious marches into the region of ultimate success. Certaiuly if dogged perseverance and burning enthusiasm are el ments to win success, this choir is on the road to the chair and the prize. In order not to leave a stone unturned it was felt that a practice under approachable conditions to a tent was indispensable. It was impossible to entertain the cost of hiring one from Messrs Smart & Co., and one of the members, who, it is feared, has a familiar acquaintance with Mr Ebley's theatre, suggested the Olympio for a practice. --0- The idea was taken up, and the theatre band, delighted with the innovation of a Sunday attendance, offered their services as accompanists. On Sanday, therefore, these vocalists went to the theatre. The difficulty of position for the parts occupied some time. The sopranos claimed the dress circle, the bassos the gallery, while the tenors and altos honoured the^pit. The old theatre was full, and if it were a "benefit" the attendance would gladden the heart of many a needy actor. The conductor was, strangely coincident, standing on the spot where the last "villain" stood in a recent tragedy. It is hoped that the fact is not ominous of his professional fate at the eisteddfod to be; if so, then "Unworthy the lamb that was slain" would be a good refrain for the choir to take up. o However, not to digress-the sight and the agitation caused by this departure is severely talked about in the district. The conductor is running the risk of death-knelling his choir. One cannot perhaps say that a practice in a theatre is inconsistent with many other silly things done by people. Nevertheless it has outraged the religious sentiment of the district deeply. There is a "place for everything, and everything in its place" is an old motto well worthy of adaptation in the conduct of choirs, who sing "Woithy is the Lamb," and other magnificent sacred music.

PONTYPRIDD. WANTED a Boy over 13 years of age, as appren- tice to the Printing trade. Apply at the Office of thia Paper. "FOR THE BLOOD 13 THE LIFE. -Contamination of the blood-the result of Contagions Disease, heredi- tary taint, or foul matter of any description—posi- tively carried out of the system by taking "Clarke's World-famed Blood Mixture." For scrofula, scurvy, eczema, skin and blood diseases, and sores of all kinds, its effects are marvellous. In bottles, 2s 9d and 11s each of all chemists. Purchasers of Clarke'B Blood Mixture, beware of worthless imitations. LLANTWIT FARDRE. NOMINATIONS FOR GUARDIANS.—The following have been nominated a3 guardians of the poor for the rural ward of this parish for the ensuing three years to fill the vacancy caused by the nomination of only one person for the two seats at the last election:— Lawrance David, Tyrarlwydd Farm Thos. Howells, Duffryn Dowlais Farm; Richard Jenkins, Yatrad barwig Ucbhf Farm. The voting papers will be delivered on the 21st instant, collected on the 22nd, and counted on the 23rd. THE PUBLIC HEALTH Is of the utmost importance. Nothing oan pre- serve it like HUGHES' BLOOD PILLS. Try a box of them, and you will be convinced of their marvellous influence for all Blood, Skin, and Nerve diseases. Price Is. 1 I d, 2s. 9d., and 43. Cd. Of all medicine vendors. MOUNTAIN ASH. MEETING OF THE CYMMRODORTON CWHCYNON.—This society met on Wednesday evening at the Coffee Tavern, Mr J. Williams, surveyor (in the absence of the president, Lord Abeodare), in the chair. Accord- ing to promise, Mr J. W. Jones read a paper on "The Lack of Enterprise in Wales," after which an inter- esting discussion took place, the following gentlemen taking part, viz., Messrs W. L. Herbert, W. H. Thomas, E. T. Williams, — Roes, (Coffee Tavern), W. H. Jones, and J. Lewis, and the Rev. J. Howells. On the motion of the chairman, seconded by the Rev. J. Howells, a vote of thanks was accorded Mr Jones for his paper. CADBURY BROS, direct attention to the Dutch Cocoas and other English imitations, sold as pare Cocoa, to which about 4 per cent. of Alkali and other agents are added, to give apparent strength to the liquor, by making it a dark colour. 1 his addition may bt; detected by the scent when a tin is freshly opened. No Cocoa can be stronger than Cadbury's, which is guaranteed ABSOLUTELY PURE. COWBRIDGE. ROYAL ACADAMY OE MUSIC—In the official list of successful candidates who were examined respectively in fr ebmary and March at the New- port centre by Mr John ThomnB (Pencerdd Gwalia). the examiner appointed by the acudomy for South Wales, ,the following pupils of Mrs and the Misses Cnlverwrill, Great House 8chooi, are among those who have obtained distinction. Senior honours Theoretical—E.J. Atkins, (^owbridge J. Daniels, Pontypridd Howella, Abergwynfi M. Lougher, BoavilHbone.—Senior pass —E. bevan, Ystrad E. Herbert, Mountain Ash.—Junior (practical) :—E. M. Culverwell, Cowbridge; M. J. Davies, Treher- bert J. Daniels, Pontypridd; and E. Herbert, Mountain Ash. MAENDY SCHOOL.—The following is H.M.'s In- spector's report on the above school, which reflects great credit upon the teachers, Vrand Miss David —" The school is vigorously and intelligently taught. The scholars nuve pissed a very good examination, both in the elementary and class subjects. The needlework was very creditable. The infants' class is in En excellent state of "sfficieney." Grant per head for the whole school, ineludmg infants, is jEl Is. 3 jd., which is far above the average of the country. WORK WORK WORK Very little work you can do while your blood it impure, for disease in some form or other is aain- 1 ing a. firmer hold on your constitution daily. Purify your luood without delay by using flu"Ll:,f BLOOD PILLS," which far surpass all otner rq p- dies for the blood. Prica 1a. lid., 2s. UJ., a.nd 4s. tjd., of all medicine vendors.

DANGEROUS WOUNDING CASE AT PANDY. ANOTHER VERITABLE • SULLIVAN." CRITICAL CONDITION OF THE INJURED MAN. FRACTURING A. SKULL AT A FIGHT. At Pontypridd polioe-couit, on Wednesday (be- fore Mr Blandy Jenkins), Edward Snl:ivan was charged with wounding Christopher Cooke. P.O. Lewis said on the 19th inst. he saw a crowd at Pandy. He went up and saw defendant and three others running. He say? a man fall to the ground, He was bleeding from the ear and was unconscious. He apprehended defendant and two other s, and with the help of two constables took them to the station. Philip Cooke, collier, Pandy, said be was fight- ing the previous day, with tbe defendant. He afterwards saw his brother Christopher on the floor. Mr C. J. Jones, surgeon, -aid 1he irjured man was suffering from a fracture at the base of the 3kuli, and was in an unconscious state. He was in great danger. The aooused was remanded for a week.

PEHRHIWCEIBER WORKMEN'S INSTITUTE. LAYING THE MEMORIAL STONES. ADDRESSES BY LOCAL GENTLEMEN. Some time ago the workmen employed at the Penrhiwceiber Colliery, about 1,100 in number decided upon the erection of an institute and a public hall. Effect was given to the decision with- out delay, and now the structure has so far pro- gressed that the memorial stones were laid on Monday. The arrangements have been efficiently carried out by a committee, consisting of Mr T. Yeo (chairman), Messrs. L. Llewellyn, colliery manager (vice-chairman), W. Mainwaring, T. Jones (treasurer), W. M. Matthews, T. Harris, R. Davies, W. Thomas, E- T. Richards (obemist), J. Rosser (checkweigher, searetary), Revs. fct. Thomas and J. Jones. A suitable site was got at a nominal rent from the representatives of the late Major Yaughan Lee. The money requisite for the erec- tion of the building has been obtained on loan, by arrangement with the colliery comp my, and the principal and interest will be paid off in annual instalments. At the end of a term of years the building will become the property of the work- men. The means for defraying the expenses will be derived from sums of one halfpenny in the 2, kept back from the workmen's wages in the office, and from subscriptions. Above o£100 is in hand. It should be stated that the movement is due largely to the success which attended the effort of Mr Llewellyn to induce the Llanwonno School Board to reduce the poundage of lid. paid by the woikmen to Id. t'he ceremony of laying the stones was naturally an event of considerable importance: at Penthiweeiber. A large number of spectators attended, and among those present on the platform were :-Alderman Cory, Cardiff; Mr T. Thomas, Cardiff; Mr Thomas, jqn., Brynawel; Mr J" Yea, Penrhiwceiber; Mr Glasbrook, Mr L. Llewellyn, Dr Jones, Mr e. Shipton, Mr E. 1. Williams, and others The building is being erected by Messrs Batchelor and Snowdeii, contractors, from designs prepared by Mr E. H. Bruton, A.R.I.B.A., architect, of Car- diff. The site is 66 feet long by 45 feet wide. On the institute floor there will be a billiard-room, two reading-rooms, a retiring room, with a stair case from the platform of the public hall, and apartments for a caretaker. The hall above will accommodate 500 persons, and has a platform the fall width, capable of holding a fair-sized orchestra. It may be mentioned that the lower part of the building up to the hall floor level is constructed of local stone, finished off with a double course of blue chamfered brioks, and the walls of superstructure are built of red pressed bricks, from Messrs Parfitt, ot Cwmbran, relieved internally and externally wi h string courses of blue bricks and Pathetone dressings to the doors and windows. The style of architecture is plain but good, with Gothic treat- ment in detail. The hall is well lighted by nine three-light windows. The building is to be com- pleted by the fust week in August, and the contract sum is £ 1,400. The proceedings were opened with the finging of a Welsh hymn-" (-osod babell yn gwlad Gosen," Alderman Cory, Cardiff, then offere i a prayer. Mr Llewellyn, colliery manager, who occupied the chair, explained the object of the gathering. They bad, be said, magnificent ciiapels and a church,and the place was in a flourishing condition, but it bad been thought th it the establishment of a Workmen's Institute would be of material advantage in elevating morally and mentally, the young men of the place more especially. As they were aware, the workmen had been paying pound- age to the School Board at the rate of 1 id. in the JE. It struck some of them that they were paying too much, and th-y got one halfpenny struck off. Mr Cory and others pledged that the half-penny should be devoted towards maintaining a reading room and library at that place, and tae movement ultimately took its present fotm. They owed a deep debt of gratitude to the company for the interest they took in their workmen. t he assistance they gave in this matter was also creditable to them, and he felt sure that when this building was completed, it would be unsurpassed by unvthiog m the Aberdare Valley. (Applause.) He now c Iled upon Mr Mainwaring to address tLe meeting on behalf the workmen. iVir M iinwaring then addressed the meeting re- marking that he felt proud to have an opportunity of speaking on behalf of his fellow woikmen on that occasion. They had assembled there that afternoon, for the purpose of witnessing the laying of memorial stones for a grand and noble institu- tion, from which the people of Penrhiwoeiber, both young and old, would certainly derive great benefit. There young men would ere long have a convenient building in which they would be able tc, amuse themselves in many ways. Instead of spending their time in hotels, they would soon be able to devote their time in a Workmen's Institute. He was exceedingly pleased to inform them, that they had first class gentlemen rendering important assistance in connection with that building, and also gentlemen to Jay the memorial stonos. He was sure that all the workmen of Penrhiwceiber Colliery were pleased to hear of the name of Mr R. Cory at all times, but they were much more pleased in having his presence there that day, which he was sure crowned their assembly that afternoon. They well knew of his generosity in giving his hundreds and thousands to General Booth and his followers—people that were not con- nect d with him half so closely as the people of Penrhiwceiber. Therefore he hoped Mr Cory would not be le- generous to his humble workmen than he bad be.(,, 'o General Booth. (Applause.) Whatever he wn i give that any, he would cer- tiinly always feri that he had given it towards a good and noble cause. They bad other good gentlemen present—Mr Glasbrook, whom they all hi ^hly refpect 'd.and whose name they should never forget. He scarcely knew what to say about Mr W. I hoinas, Brynawel, and Mr T. Thomas, Car- diff, beaause they had done so much for the people Ponrbiwceiher, iu helping tbem, and devoting a good deal of time ti their interest. (Cheers. He could s .y, fearing no man, that they were both go 'd gentlemen, and with their further assistance, and the help of the people of the place, he bad no doubt but that that building innagurated that day would, when completed, ba second to none in South Wales. Mr T. Yeo, secretary to the company, said he was very trial to be present at this influential gather. i«.g. He had had something to do with the movc- m"ns at its commencement, but did not wioh to clum any credir for anything that had been done. He hoped the institute would be an useful and prosperous u.f. A telegram wis read from Mabo i, explaining that, he was unable to be pr esent owing to an im- portant colliery dispute. Eloquent speeches were delivered by the Rev. R Tnomas, Congregational Minister, the Rev. J. Jones, Baptist minister, and the Rev. T. Davies, the vicar. Alderman Cory proceeded to lay the first stone. He wag for this purpose handed a. beautiful silver trowel. He dwelt t some length upon the bene- fits which he hoped would accrue from the estab- lishment of the institute, and he considered that, as the workmen were the prime movers in the es- tablishment of the institute, the credit was due to them. He intended laying as his contribution upon the stone the sum of £lû; his brother would give JJiO, Mr Glasbrook would give jElO, and they hoped the other members of the company wonld give a similar amount each, which would make 280 altogether. (Applause.) He then laid the stone. Mr Glasbrook followed suit, giving Y-10. The third stone was laid by Mr T. Thomas, Cardiff, who gave t-5, and the fourth by Mr J. L. Thomas, on behalf of his father (Mr W. Thomas, Bryn Awel), he also plaoing S5 on the stun.The proceedings shortly afterwards ter- minated.

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