The Pontypridd Chronicle and Workman's News

THE DIMENSIONS OF HEAVED. Bare Bits publishes the following interesting statistics:—"And he measured the city with Ihe reed, 12,000 furlongs. The length, and the breadth, and the height of it, are equal." Rev. xxi., 6.- Twelve thousand furlongs, 7,920,00<J ft., which, being cubed, 4!)7,793, 088,000,000,000,000 ft. Reserving half of this pace for the throne and court of heaven, and and half the balance for streets, we have the remainder of 124,198,272,000,000,000,000 cubic feet Divide this by 4,096, cubical feet in a room 16ft. square, and there will be 30,321,843,750,000,000 rooms We will now suppose tiie world always did, and always will contain 990,000,000 inhabitants, and that a .generation lasts for thirty-three and one-third years, making in all 2,970,000,000 every -century; and that the world will stand 100, 000,000 years, or 1,000 centuries, making in All 2,970,000,000,000 inhabitants. Then "suppose there were one hundred world* equal to this in number of inhabitants, and duration of years, making a total of 297,000,000,000, fQOO persoas, and there would be more than .a hundred rooms 16 ft. square for each person.

HETURN OF VOTING AT THE COUNTY COUNCIL ELECfIONS. Returns to band in connection with the recent county council elections in Glamor- ganshire show that the total number of votes recorded was 54,360. Of these -16.383 were given for Conservative, 33,040 for Radical, and 4,932 for Independent or Jjiberal Unionist candidates. The council -will consist of 41 Radical councillors, 19 Conservative, and 6 Independent. In Pont- ypridd, the 1thondda Velley, and Ponty- pridd Union districts, 12,664 (or more than .one-fiflh of the entire number of votes recorded in the county) were for Liberal ,candidates, while the number of votes given 4o both Conservatives and Independents in the si-ic division was 3,170. These figures tell well in favour of Pontypridd being aceepted as the centre for holding the council meetings. It should be added that in Pontypridd the strongest possible Conser- vative candidate was brought out in the person of Mr. Lenox, and this fact only increases the credit due to the Liberal party for returning Mr. Walter Morgan with the triumphant majority they did.

THE CHAIRMAN3HIP OF THE COUNCIL. At an almost unanimously attended meeting of the Liberal members of the Glamorgan County Council, held at Cardiff on Wednesday, we understand it was decided to nominate Sir Hussey Yivian, M.P., for the coveted position of chairman of the new board. The nomination of Sir Hussey is regarded as equivalent to his election.

PONTYPRIDD. During the next few weeks there will be some SPECIAL BARGAINS in BOOTS, suitable for the coming season, at G. OLIVER, the Great Boat man, 85, TafE-street Pontypridd. FATAL ACCIDENT TO A BOY.—Mr H: Ll. Grover, on Monday, held an inqaest at the Railway Inn, Tre. forest, touching the death of James Minham, 15 years of age, who died from injuries received on Friday last at the Great Western Colliery, whilst working as a haulier. A verdict of Accidental death" was returned. JAMS! JAMS! JAMS I-A large assortment of Jams and Battled Fruits W the best makers. Always in Stock. Special line, 21b Jar of Pure Jam, 6d. Hams, 75, Taff Street, Pontypridd. THE JUBILEE YEAR Is already, and yet will be, celebrated by the cure of hundreds ofthoasands of poor sufferers from varions Blood, Skia, and Nerve diseases, which are most mar. vellously affected by the use of the world's renowned aremefly, viz :—Hagoee' REED'S GRAND MYKIORAUA.—This splendid exhi- bition of artistic myrioramic views, representing the entire journey from Liverpool to San Fran- cisco, picturesque trips in Ireland, &c., will pay a visit to the Town Hall, Pontypridd, on Monday evening next, and continue thereat during the week, positively closing on Saturday, February 2nd. The views have been painted from sketches taken by special artists, depicting every point of interest from the Midland Railway Station, Liverpool, to 'Friscoland, including the famous Niagara Falls. The visit to the Green Isle will include views of Dublin, Lakes of Killarney, the stately palace of Tara, &c. In adddition to the colossal collection of views, the exhibition will be supported by a Grand Concert Company, selected from the cream of leaing artistes. There will be also a grand Orchestral and Military Band. The exhibition, we venture to predict, will be well worthy the liberal patronage of the public, and 'e we should like to see a full house each evening during the stay of Mr. Reed's gigantic under- taking in Pontypridd. CADBURY'S COCOA is absolutely pure. It contains all the essential of a perfect diet, is free from added matter, and as a soothing, strength-sustaining beverage, is unequalled.

MOUNTAIN ASH. LOCAL BOARD.—A meeting of the local board was held on Monday, the chairman (Mr Morgan Morgan) presiding. The medical officer reported 30 fresh cases ot measles.-On the motion of Mr J. W. Jones, it was resolved that the inspector of nuisances should supply the teachers of the schools and the attendance officer with a list of the houses affected, in order to prevent the atten ance of children from those houses.-A letter was read from Mr Grover offering to sell foor acres of land on Pistyllgoleu Farm for waterworks purposes for the sum of £750. -The board considered the price too high, and decided to resort to arbitration. TO THE DEAF.—A Person oursd of Deafness aud Noises in the Head of 23 years' standing by a simple remedy, will send a. description of it PKBE to any Person who applies to Nioholson, 21, Bedford Square, London, W.C. DUFFRYN SCHOOLS.—The joint management com- mittee of the Duffryn Schools met on Monday, Loid Aberdare occupying the chair. There were also present, the Revs B. Lloyd, B. Evans, W. James, Messrs R. H. Rhys, J. W. Jones, and W. Little.— The result of the recent examination of the schools was given. The percentage of passes were :-Hoys, 94'5 girls, 92 4. These results were considered satisfactory.—Messrs W. Thomas and I. Davies were appointed assistant teachers pro tem., in lieu of Mr Prior and Mr Reynolds, the former having removed to London, and the latter gone to college. IMPORTANT TO LADIES.—MADAME WORTH'S celebrated GUINEA CORSETS (Black 25s.) may be obtained from her Agents, JOHN EvANs AND Co., PONTYPBIDD TONYREFAIL. UNIVERSITY DISTINCTION.—Upon the result of an examination in New Testament (Greek), Old Testament History, and Chronology, and Cicero De Officiis, book 1, De Senectute, and De Amicitia, held at the University of Durham, an Open Scholarship of t30 in Theology was awarded to Mr. J. Havelock Collins, of Tonyrefail, on Janu- uary 17th. This distinction is especially notice- able because Mr. Collins has laboured under the greatest of difficulties in his efforts to pursue an academical course. Formerly a successful student at Christ's College, Brecon, and, later on, an Exhibitioner-elect in Science at St. David's College, Lampeter, he has given a forcible illus- tration of the truth that indomitable perseverance will make a way for itself. Labor omnia vincit. CADBURY'S absolutely pure Cocoa is manufactured by a special process, retaining in a concentrated form all the fiesh-forming constituents and invigorating qualities for which the Cocoa-bean is famed. The Editor is not responsible for the opinions of his Correspondents. Every communication must be accompanied by the name and address of the writer -not necessarily for publication, but as a guaran- tee of good faith. We cannot undertake to return rejected communications. No communication can be inserted if a duplicate is furnished to any other paper.

PAINFUL AFFAIR AT PONTYPRIDD. DIED IN HIS SWEETHEART'S ARMS. On Monday evening a collier, named Evan Davies, aged 25, living with his brother at Tre- forest, died suddenly in the arms of his sweetheart at the Ash Grove, Pontypridd. The deceased was courting a servant employed at the Ash Grove, and was to be married ta her in March next. When taking leave of her, however, he fell forward and died immediately. Drs. Davies and Jenkins,whose surgery is on the premises, were in attendance, but could only pronounce life extinct.

ADAM'S FALL. Xofc long ngo, there lived near Wylam, a sturdy miner, whose Christian name was Adam. On Sun- days lie never missed the opportunity of accom- panying his wife to one of the local chapels. One Saturday night, however, having been to the Loon," 110 so far forgot his usual prudence as to imbibe a little too much liquor. Consequently, when fcaiing for the rood hyem," ho stumbled and scratched his face. Sunday morning saw him thoroughly shamedfaced and repentant; cue, alas, his "proboscis" was so swollen and disfigured, that Adam "cudn't think o' gannin' to the chaypel." Accordingly, for the first time in her wedded life, the wife set off herself, after having arranged with Adam that she would answer any inquiries by say- ing that "he wasn't varry weel. The zealous pastor, who knew Adam, heard this stereotyped reply, and mentally resolved upon calling to see. So, just as the evening sun was setting, Adam, who So, just as the evening sun was setting, Adam, who had been sitting in the garden, espied the minister coming along the road. Like a mouse chased by the cat, Adam r&n into the house and doubled up in the pantry. Ye can tell him aa's aboob deed wiv the measles if ye like, but he iflunna see me," he shouted to the wife, and almost immediately after the priest came in. He was not slow to per. ceive the state that the poor woman was in, so, thinking of the object of his visit, he inquired for her husband. Oh, varry, varry bad indeed; aa's I sure aa think he's gat the fever or small-pox, or- or—" And here she broke down. It was now the minister's turn to give consolation, so he began py telling her, We are all subject to the infirmities and ills of the flesh, for we have inherited them from our forefather Adam. If Adam had not fallen, ib might have been different; but, alas, he had, and, oh, what a fall was there Ay, by gox, that it! was," exclaimed the wife and then going to the pantry, she unlocked the door, and shouted, "Come oot, Adam, come oot, and show the minister yor face, for he knaas aall aboot the tumble that thoo gab I"

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'I PONTYPRIDD BOARD OF GUARDIANS- THE ADULT MALE WARD AT THE WORKHOUSE OVERCROWDED. n ?',he fol'tinightly meeting of the above Board was held on ^Wednesday, at the Union Workhouse, Pontypridd, when the following members were presentRev. D. W. Williams, M.A. (chairman), Messrs Josiah Lewis (vice-chairman), Godfrey Clarke, T. Morgan (Tonteg), T. Morgan (Ponty- pridd), J. J. Evans, T. Howells, W. L. Herbert, P. J. Dunn, W. R. Beith, H. Anthony, D. John, W. Pritchard, D. Thomas, D. Fenwick, E Jen- kins, D. Llewellyn, W. W. Phillips, E. H. Davies, ^u^e' Phillips, Isaac Morgan, and E. Williams (the two latter being the new members for Eglwysilan.) THE COUNTY COUNCIL. The Chairman jocosely remarked he was sorry so many members of the Board of Guardians had been rejected as County Councillors, but he supposed the ratepayers were so satisfied with the excellent way in which the guardians discharged their present duties that they were loth to put any further burdens upon their shoulders. Indeed, he felt somewhat doubtful as to whether he ought to congratulate or sympathise with the rejected candidates, and on the whole he thought the wisest plan would be to sympathise with the gentlemen who had been elected on the county council, inasmuch as their labours were now onlv beginning, and to congratulate those who had been rejected in the fact that their labours were now at an end. (Great laughter.) APPOINTMENT OF FEMALE SUPERINTENDENT OF LABOUR. The clerk (Mr. E. C. Spickett) reported five applicants for the post of female superintendent of labour. Two of the applicants had been asked to attend before the board to-day, so that the final selection might be made. The candidates having oeen called in, Mr. W. L. Herbert proposed, Mr. A. Cule seconded, and it was unanimously carried, that Miss Mary Ann Morgan, of Roath, Cardiff, formerly in the employ of Messrs. W. E. Vaughan and Co., be appointed. PONTYPRIDD WORKHOUSE TOO SMALL. Mr. Thomas, the master of the workhouse, reported that the number of adult male inmates in the workhouse exceeded by ten the accommoda- tion as certified by the Local Government Board. The matter was referred to the visiting committee.

APPLICATION AGAINST THE BARRY I RAILWAY COMPANY. PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE PONTY- I' PRIDD MAGISTRATES. At the Pontypridd Police Court, on Wednesday, an application was made by Mr H. 1,1. Grover to the Stipendiary on behalf of the Messrs Thomas, as to whether summonses partly heard in 1887 would now be proceeded with. It appeared that on February 2nd, 1888, an agreement was come to between the Barry Railway Company and the Messrs Thomas, through their respective counsels, to the effect that the company would pay Messrs Thomas £500, and that Messrs Thomas should build a bridge over the river at Hafod. Mr Dowling appeared for the Barry Railway Company. Mr Grover said thay found it impossible to carry out the agreement. It was supposed that only the sanction of the Local Board would be necessary to obtain the foundation for the bridge on the road side, but instead of that the land belonged to Dr Lewis Morgan, and that a purchase would have to be made. The Messrs Thomas refused to pay anything for land. His Worship said he must have some evidence on oath. Mr Grover (warmly) Surely my word can be taken without an oath. His Worship Your word is as good without as with an oath, but there must be some sworn evi- dence upon which I can act. A clerk might be sworn. Mr Grover I would as soon be sworn myself, as to have a clerk sworn. After being sworn, Mr Grover said on February 2nd, 1888, an agreement come to, between Messrs Thomas and the Barry Railway Company, could not be carried on the ground that they were unable to acquire the land on the road side of the river with- out treating with the landlord therefor. This they declined to do on thefground that there was no objec- tion on their part to provide at their expense land necessary for the purpose of carrying out the ac- commodation works in respect to their lands taken by the Barry Company. Under the circumstances he applied that the summons of 1887 should be pro- ceeded with. In reply to Mr Djwling, Mr Grover said he never thought at the time of the agreement about the land belonging to Dr Lewis Morgan. He had not approached Dr Morgan on the subject, nor to his knowledge bad the Messrs Thomas. His Worship said he should refuse the application, and then Mr Grover could apply for a mandamus if he thought proper. In reply to Mr Grover, his Worship said he de- clined to state the reasons for his decision.

LLANWONNO SCHOOL OARD. SPECIAL MEETING. ADOPTION OF THE TRIENNIAL REPORT. A special meeting of the above Board was held on Wednesday last, at the Llanwonno Vestry Hall, Pontypridd, when there were present—Mr M. H. Thomas (in the chair), Mr W. W. Phillips, and Mr R. Mathiae with Mr S. Shipton, clerk. The Clerk submitted the triennial report, which showed the excellent results attained both financially and educationally duricg the period. On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr Phillips, a cordial vote of thanks was passed to the clerk for the care with which he had drawn the report of the board's work. The report was ordered to be printed and circu- ated.

TERRIBLE RAILWAY ACCIDENT NEAR TAFF'S WELL. GUARD BRADLEY'S SKULL FRACTURED. CRITICAL CONDITION OF THE INJURED MAN. On Wednesday evening a singular accident occured on the Taff Vale Railway, by which one of the best-known and most respected guards on the line received such injuries that he is not ex- pected to live. The passenger train that left Tre- forest at 8.29 p.m. was in charge of Mr. William Bradley, who resided at 2, Topaz-street,Spotlands, Cardiff. When the train reached Radyr the stationmaster, noticing that "the guard did not as usual alight on the platform, went to the van, and found the door open and the guard missing. In- dications pointed to his having fallen out, and the station-master immediately telegraphed to Ton- gwynlais. From that station Police-constable Knott started out and walked along the line, in order, if possible, to ascertain what had happened. When the constable neared Taff's Well Station he discovered Mr. Bradley lying between the metals with a frightful gash on his forehead. Medical assistance waa at once sent for, and Dr. Hares, of Taff s Well, was soon on the spot, and, having bound up the wounds of the injured man, got him conveyed to the Cardiff Infirmary. Dr. Hardy- man and Dr. Sheen were in attendance, but they gave no hopes of Bradley's recovery in fact, they did not think he would live half an hour after his admittance, the base of his skull having been smashed in. Before going to press information reached us that poor Bradley's terrible injuries have proved fatal. He was well known and much respected in Pontypridd.

HOM. SWBBT HOMB.—The sweetest bouses in this town are those where Hudson's Soap is in daily use. It leaves no smell. Is quick, safe, and sweet. Splendid far washing Flannels and Woollen Underclothing. Sold everywhere. For Family use in Dozens and Half-Dozens, also in 141b. and 28Jb. boxes.

Y GOLOFN GYMREIG. Fob gohebianihau i'w hanfon i'r Swydàfa. TfSTEB 1FORAWL YN MHONTYPRIDD. Nos Sadwrn, y 12fed o Ionawr, yn ngwesty Llanover Arms, Pontypridd, cynhaliwyd cyfarfod cyhoeddus i'r dyben o gyflwyno tysteb anrhyd- eddus i Mr. Morgan Rees (Merfyn), Ysgrifenydd Cyfrinfa Craig yr Hesg o Wir Iforiaid. pryd yr oedd lluaws mawr o'r brodyr a'i gyfeillion wedi ymbresenoli er arwyddo serch eu calon a'u parch diffuant at un oedd wedi eu gwasanaethu fel ys- grifenydd am flynyddau lawer yn v modd mwyaf ffyddlawn a gweithgar ag oedd yn bosibl. Llywyddwyd y cyfarfod gan Mr. Jabez Evans, Llanilltyd, aelod anrhydeddus o'r gyfrinfa, mewn modd ffraeth a doniol iawn, a chan yr hwn y caf- wyd amrywiol anerchiadau yn ystod y cyfarfod. Cafwyd anerchiadau hefyd gan Mr. E. Williams, Maltster's Arms Mr. J. Evans, darllawydd; Mr. William Howell, Hopkinstown; Mr. D. Jenkins, ac ereill. Hefyd, cafwyd caneuon difyrus yn ystod y cyfarfod gan Llew Hafod, Mri. David Williams, John Williams, ac ereill. Cyflwynwyd y cwdyn yn cynwys ugain pen- adur melyn i'r brawd Merfyn gan Mrs. A. Thomas, diweddar o'r Llanofer; a'r arlun Ifor- aidd gan y brawd Daniel Abraham (uno'raelodau hynaf yn y gymdeitlias), ar yr hwn yr oedd anerchiadau barddonol a rhyddieithol byrion, y rhai a ysgrifenwyd mewn modd cywrain a gor- phenol iawn gan Mr. Joseph Davies, ysgolfeistr y Graig, Pontypridd, yn rhad ac am ddim. Gwnaeth I ysgrifenydd y dysteb (Brynfab) ei ran yn rhagorol heb godi dim am ei waith a phawb ereill fu yn gweithio yn ffyddlon o blaid y dysteb, fel nad oedd treuliau o un math i'w talu. Mewn gair, gellir dyweyd am y frawdoliaeth yn Nghraig yr Hesg, eu bod wedi ymddwyn yn nglyn a'r mudiad hwn yn deilwng o Wir Iforiaid. Gyda golwg ar wrthrych y dysteb, nid oes y petrusder lleiaf ynom i ddyweyd ei fod yn wir deilwng o lioni, pe buasai yn llawer yn rhagor nag ydoedd, oblegid ystyriaf fod meddu ar was da a ffyddlawn mewn cymdeithas braidd uwchlaw rhoddi pris arno mewn gwirionedd: oblegid pan ymgymerodd gwrthrych ein hysgrif a bod yn ys- grifenydd i'r gyfrinfa hon, nid oedd ei gwerth arianol ond tua dau gan' punt, ond erbyn hyn y mae yn ymylu ar fod yn werth mil o bunau. Go dda, onide, Craig yr Hesg ? Yn awr, wrth derfynu, dymunaf o'm calon hir oes i'r brawd Merfyn i wasanaethu ei gyfrinfa yn ffyddlawn eto am flynyddau lawer, a'i genedl yr un modd. Yr oedd y cyfarfod yn un rhagorol yn mhob ystyr, ac yn deilwng o linrhyw dysteb yn ein gwlad. IFOR BACH. o

CAN RIFYDDOL Y WLADFA. Derbyniasom y gan rifyddol a ganlyn oddiwrth Bonwr Ap Gwilym, gynt o Bontypridd, ond yn awr o'r Wladfa Gymreig, Patagonia. Os wyt am fod yn rifwr, Fy mhlentyn gwrando 'nawjt, Rhaid i ti ddysgu'r safle I roddi'r nodau i lawr Heb hyn bydd amryfusedd Yn siwr o'th ddwyn rhyw bryd I fod yn fawr golledwr, Neu dwyllwr yn y byd. CYDGAX Er bod yn rifwr iawn, Er bod yn rifwr iawn, Rhaid dysgu safle'r nodau, Er bod vn rifwr iawn. Mae un pob pryd ei hunan ) Heb gyfaill yn ei gol, j' Mae deg drachefn heb eithriad | „ A goddim ar ei ol, j Er cywir nodi'r ganfed ) -nn Rhaid i ti roddi dau, j Wrth ysgrifenu'r filfed ) IAAA Rhaid i ti roddi tri. j CYDGAN. Mae un a phedair goddim ) IAAAA Yn tybio deng mil llawn, J Ac un a phump yn dilyn inn nnn Yn ganmil, hyn sydd iawn j Am filfil dod chwe' goddim I AAn nA„ Ac un o'u blaen 'n ddiball, Ac un a saith yn dilyn j A AAA AAA Deng milfil yw diwall. } 10,000,000 CYDGAN. Can milfil, anferth rifnod, Mae hwn yn hynod fawr, I Mae'n ddigon hawdd, erhyny, Mae'n ddigon hawdd, erhyny, I roddi hwn i lawr; 100,000,000 Yn gyntaf peth gwna nodi Y rhifnod syml un, At hyn dod lawr wyth goddim, Y rhifnod syml un, At hyn dod lawr wyth goddim, A dyna thi yn ddyn. J CYDGAN. O 'rwyf yn rifwr iawn, O 'rwyf yn rifwr iawn, Drwy ddysgu safle'r nodau, I O 'rwyf yn rifwr iawn.

ALLEGED INDECENT ASSAULT ON AN OLD WOMAN, A VILLAINOUS RASCAL IN THE RHO^DDA VALLEY. ATTEMPTED OUTRAGE ON A SEPTENNARIAN. "SHE WOULD RATHER DIE THAN GIVE WAY TO HIM." At Pontypridd Police Court, on Wednesday, (before the Stipendiary), Alfred Davies, aged 20, labourer, Pandy, was charged with indecently assaulting Margaret Thomas, wife of John Thomas, Court Street, Tonypandy. Complainant said on Monday she was at Gilfach Goch on a visit to her daughter. She left to return home about four in the afternoon. The distance was between four and five miles over the mountain. She was alone. Upon getting to the top of the hill leading to the top of the mountain, she stood to rest awhile. She saw defendant coming up the mountain after her. He was then about forty yards away. She waited till he came up, and then asked him if he saw some women coming up. She asked that because she did not like his looks, and was afraid to cross the moun- tian with him. He asked where she was going, and she replied to Llwynpia. Asked him where he was going, and he replied, I came from Cwm Garw, and am going to Llwynpia." He then said, "The women will catch us, let us go on." She did so. She wanted him to pass on, but when she stood, he stood. After they had gone about ten yards he put his arm around her back. She pushed him, and asked him what he wanted. He made no answer, but retained his hold, and then threw her on the ground. She screamed as much as she could. She had her right arm free, and beat him with her tfaibrella. He got the umbrella from her, anar threw it aside. She pushed him till she got free. He said, Don't keep a noise, and I will pay you on getting free." She returned as fast as she could towards Gilfach Goch. After going a few yards he came up again. His clothes were disarranged. He threw her down again, and they struggled. She struck him with her right hand as much as she could. She felt herself getting very weak. Sud- denly he got up, and went off. On getting up she saw a woman and a boy coming on. She had got very weak, but would have died before giving way to him. Prisoner was committed for trial at the quarter sessions.

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GLAMORGAN COUNTY COUNCIL. COMPLETE LIST OF THE ELECTED COUNCILLORS. The following is a complete list of the elected councillors for the county of Glamorgan ABEH.UIAX.—Mr Thomas Phillip White (L). grocer. ABEBAVOX.—Mr Richard Jenkins (L), tin-plate manufacturer. ABEHDARE TOWN.—Mr David Price Davies (L), J.P. BARUY A\D CADOXTON.—Mr John Corv (L), coal merchant. BHIDGEXD.—Lord Dunraven (C). BKITOX FERRY.—Mr William Hunter (L). land and estate agent. COWBRIDGE.—Mr T. Rees (L), mavor. CAERHHILLT.—Mr David Lewis (L), solicitor. CAEHARRIS.—Mr E. P. Martin (C), manager Dow- lais works. COEDFP,ANK.-If r John Newall Moore (C), Neath, colliery proprietor. COITY.—Mr William Howell (L), farmer. CYFAKTHA.——Mr W. T. Crawshay (U), gentleman. CWMAVOX.—Mr Herbert Evans (L), grocer. CYMMEK.—Mr H. Naunton Davies (L), surgeon, Porth. ° DIXAs POWIS.—Mr Oliver Henry Jones (C), bar- rister. DOWLAIS.—Mr T. Jenkins (C), farmer and con- tractor. DCLAIS VALLEY.—Evan Evans Bevan (C), Neath, colliery proprietor. FERXDALE.—Mr Fred L. Davis (L), colliery pro- prietor. GADLYS.—Mr J. Lewis (U), Ferndale, colliery pro- prietor. GARW VALLEY.—Dr E. T. Parry (L), Pontycymmer. GELLIGAER.—Mr Henry William Martin (C), Dow- lais, mining engineer. GELLYFAELOG.—Mr Gwilym James (L), Merthyr, solicitor. GOWER.—Mr Frank Cory Yeo (L), Oystermouth, colliery property. HIRWAIX.—Sir W. T. Lewis (C), Aberdare, mining engineer. KEBBOR.—Mr Henry Lewis (C),Tonygwynlais, J.P. LuxDAFF.—Mr R. Forrest (C), St. Fagan's, land agent. LLAXDILO TALYBOXT.—Mr Rees Harris (L), manag- ing director Teilo Tin-plate Works. LLAXSAMLET.—Mr William Sims (L), tin-plate manufacturer. LLAXTRISAXT.—Mr J. Blandy Jenkins (L), J.P., gentleman. LLAXTWIT FARDRE.—Mr E. Edwards (L), Treharris, stone merchant. LLWYDCOED.—Mr ReesHopkin Rhys (U), Aberdare, J.P. LLWYXPIA AND TREALAW.—Mr R. Lewis (LI. Tonv- ) pandy, boot merchant; and Mr W. Williams (L), Tonypandy, bookseller and stationer. MAKSTEG.—Dr John Davies (L), Bryn Llvnvi. MARGAM.—Mr Arthur P. Vivian, J.P., (L), Taibach. MERTHYR Towx.—Mr John Jenkins (L), brick manufacturer. MORRISTOX.—Mr D. Davies (L), Clydach, tin-plate manufacturer. NEATH.—Mr C. Evan-Thomas (I), Neath; and Mr H. P. Charles (C), solicitor, Neath. NEWCASTLE.—Mr James Bryant (L), farmer, Ton- gwyn. OGMORE.—Mr Evan Evans (L), Porthcawl, farmer. OGJIORE VALLEY.—Mr J. Williams (L), Tynewydd, grocer. I OYSTERMOUTH.—Mr T. Penrice (C), Kilvrough. 11 PEXARTH, NORTH AND SOUTH.—Mr H. O. Fisher (C), Llandough, civil engineer, and Mr J. S. Corbett (C), Cogan Pill, land agent. PEXDERRY AXD LOUGHOR.—Mr J. T. D. Llewelyn (C), Penllergare. PEXRHIWCEIHEP. AXD DUFFRYX.—Mr C. J. N. Gray (C), Troedrhiw Forest, civil and mining engin- eer, and Mr G. Jones (L), Ynysybwl. PLYMOUTH.—Mr H. W. Lewis (C), Abarcanald, civil engineer. POXTARDAWE.—Mr E. H. Healey (L), coalowner, Pontardawe. PONTLOTTYX.—The Rev Aaron Davies (L),Calvinis- tic Methodist minister. POXTYPRIDD.—Mr W. H. Morgan (L), solicitor. POKTH.—Mr J. J. Griffiths (L), Penygraig, retired I schoolmaster. PENNYDABREN.—Mr T. Williams (L), Merthyr, gentleman. PENTRE AND YsTRAD.—Mr W. Jenkins (L), Treorky, I mining engineer, and Mr R. Morris (L), Pentre, schoolmaster. RESOLVEN.—Mr E. Plummer (C), Glyncorrwg, colliery proprietor. SKETTY.—Mr J.Howell (L), Waunarlwydd,colliery proprietor. SWANSEA VALLEY.—Mr T. Jones (L), Clydach, builder. TREFOREST.—Mr J. Roberts (L), steelworks manager. TREHERBF.RT AXD TREORKY.—Mr W. Morgan (L), Treherbert, farmer and the Rev J. S. Edwaras (L), Treorky, Congregational minister. TYRDBAW.—Sir H. Hussey Vivian, Bart., M.P., (L). YNYSHIR.—Mr W. H. Mathias (L), railway con- tractor. I YSTALYFERA.—Dr David Thomas (C).

GRAND CONCERT AT PENTYRCH. On Saturday evening last a grand concert was given at Horeb Chapel, at the above place, when a large and appreciative audience were present, and entertained to their hearts' content with some of the best singing ever heard at this place. Eos Wenallt was in capital voice, and was received with the greatest enthusiasm by the audience, his rendering of Alone on the raft (Pinsuti) being kexceueiit, and received a well deserved encore. In response he sang Nid dyna'r ferch i ft." He also rendered "Mae enw Cymru dirion with splendid effect. Madame Williams Edwards, of London, was in good voice, and as usual enraptured the audi- ence, especially by her rendering of Gyda'r wawr," and The star of Bethlehem." and had to re-appear in response to the loud encores. Miss Agnes M. Jones, Treforest, acquitted her- self with credit. This is a young lady of 15 years oi age, possessing a nne natural soprano voice, of good compass she also knows how to articulate her words clearly. Her rendering of The children's home was truly artistic, and the pathos of her singing brought the tears to many an eye in the audience, and she had to re-appear by demands of the vociferous encores. Her sing- ing of The Better Land was with precision. I taste, and manner most pleasing to the audience. We venture to say that she will make her mark as a solo singer, and will be received with pleasure by any audience when they have heard her. Miss Gwladys Williams, of Cardiff, has a fine sweet soprano voice, and was well received. Miss Florence Williams, Pentyrch, was also well received and so were Messrs Enoch David and John Thomas, Pentyrch. Mr J. R. Pround, Cardiff, has a good bass voice, his high notes being clear and steady. His rendering of True till death was excellent, and received a well deserved encore so was his singing of Glory to Thee." In the unavoidable absence of Mr Alfred Thomas, M.P., the Rev T. Jones Davies took the chair, and in his usual humourous manner filled it to the satisfaction of all present. Miss Morfudd Williams, Canton, acquitted her- self most creditably at the piano. Her playing of the pianoforte solo Sleigh bells" was with precision and taste, and her services were well appreciated. She is a promising accompanist, of only 13 years of age. The concert proved a success in every way. Appendid is the programme: -Part 1st—Piano- forte "Sleigh bells, Miss Gwladys Williams; Bong" Silver Sea (Pinsuti), Eos Wenallt song "True till Death," Mr J. R. Pround Quartette, Mi welaf mewn adgof," Messrs David, John, Thomas, and David, Pentyrch song Llwybr yr Wyddfa," Mr Enoch David song Barney o' Hea," Mrs F. Williams song Rwy'n cofio'r adeg ddedwydd," Madame Edwards, encore Gyda'r wawr." Part second -Pianoforte solo, Madame Edwards song -Alone on the t raft," (Paul Rodney), Eos Wenallt song "Betted Land, Miss A. M. Jones Song "Glory to Thee, Mr J. R. Pround song Megis y Blodeuyn,™ Madams Edwards song Y Bachgen Dew-r," (Parry), Mr John Thomas song Mae enw Cymru dirion," Eos Wenallt soi-ig The Star of Bethlehem (S. Adams), Madame Edwards Duet Go baffled coward" (Handel), Eos Wenallt and Mr Pround (eacored.) Finale Hen wladL fy Nbadau."

Pontypridd Police Court. THEFT OF COAL AT TBEFOBEST.—David Jenkins anct William Rees were charged with stealing cotil from the Taff Vale Railway.—Mr Harman appeared for the Taff Vale Railway Company.—Edward Pouting, porter, said on Friday night, at about 11.30, he saw defendants enter the station yard, and then retora with a lnrnp of coal each on the back. He informed the station master of what he had seen. Defendants lived next door but one to him. In about a quarter of au hoar they returned. Keee went inside, aud Jen- kins stayed outside. Ress had two lamps with him. Asked him what he was doing there. He re- plied "Taking a bit of coal." Told him he should report it, and he asked if he should take it back. He was told to do so. The coal WF3 taken from truck. Told Jenkins he had seen him go into the yard, and take the coal. Jenkins struck him on the side of the face. Rees came up, and asked if he meant to report it. Told him he did. He then attempted to strike witness, but he held him by the collar. They had a. struggle, and both fell to the ground. He reported the matter next morning to the station mastar.—In reply to the usual question from the Bench, Rees said I stole the coal, Jenkins was not near. The witness seized me, and threw me down. I do not know whether he kicked me, bat I had a black eye, and some cuts about my face. He had been drinking th>lot evening. I should not have done it if I had not been intoxicated."—Mr Reece, station master, said the porter told him there were three men taking coal. Went down the yard, and seeing no one went to the gate. About five yards therefrom he saw three men. Ou seeing bim they ran away. He told Ponting to keep a good look ont-P.S. Hallet said on Saturday morning ha searched the bouse where defendanta lived, in a corner of the cellar he found a quantity of clean lamp coal. Arrested prisoners, and charged them with stealing about 2cwte. of coal from a rail- way truck on a siding, and also with assaulting Ed- ward Pouting. Rees said "'Tis I'm in it; I had it; Davy wasn't there." Jenkins said nothing. Jeiakins's mother kept the house. Defendants were labourers at a colliery.—Fined 40s, or a month's imprisonment

UNLAWFUL WOUNDING AT PORTH. At Pontvpridd police-court, on Wednesday, (before the Stipendiary and Dr C. J. Jones), Rees Jones, be- tween 12 and 13 years of age, was charged with wound- ing Jane Traeman, wife of Evan H. Traeman, Morgan Terrace, Brytannia, clerk in Uymmer colliery office. Prosecutrix said on Wednesday, the 16th inst., boys came to their house at about halt-past mne. carrvine torchlights. There were 12 to 15 of them. She only saw one torchlight, and with it her window was struck. They went away, bat returned in aboat half- an-bour. Her husband was then at home. They struck at the window again with the torchlight. Her hasband went to the door, and shortly after she went. She saw the boy who struck her aim to strike her hasband. A few seconds after the boy struck her. Her husband had taken the torch from the boy. She was struck by a stone, the second that was thrown. She fell stanned. The stone cut hex upper lip, the right side of her moath, and her chin. (These parts ware covered with plaister.) Mr Rhys, for defendant, cross-examined. She did not hear cries of "Davies for ever." Her husband tried to get the torch oat of the boy's hand. The boy fell to the ground through losing hold of the torch. Mr Traeman said he took the torch from defendant, who, in loosing his hold, fell on his back. He rose and threw a sto-ie, which struck Mrs Trueman. The boy was standing five or six yards from the door. A doctor gave evidence that one wound was three- quarters of an inch long and through the lip, and tbe. other half an inch long, and through the lip. P.C. Llewellyn said he arrested prisoner at his home. On being charged with the offence, he said "I could not help it. I did not mean to strike Mrs Trueman. I went to shot the stone into the river." His mother asked if Mrs Trueman had done anything to him. He said she had not. Witness asked if Mr Traeman did not take a torch from him. He replied, "No, 1 did not have a torch in my hand at all." Mr Rhys applied that the change might be altered to one of assault, so that the magistrates might deal with it. Committed for trial to the Quarter Sessions, his father being bail for him.

INQUEST AT TYNEWZDI). An inquest was held at the Wyndham Hotel, Ty- newydd, on Tuesday, before Mr Rhys, coroner for the district, touching the death of James Thomas. Edward Thomas, 43, Gwendoline Street, said he was a brother to deceased, who was IS years of age, and working at the North Dunraven Colliery. De, ceased, Thomas Davies, and himself had a contract driving a heading, and all were working together on Friday morning. At about half-past nine in the morning he found his brother under a fall. He had taken a tram of rubbish out, and was about 180 or 200 yards back in the heading. He seemed so long gone that they went to look for him. About 25 or 30 trams fell from the top. His brother and the horse were completely crushed by the fall. That was the fourth time of his passing the place that morning. He had not complained of anything being amiss. It waa a solid cliff top cut through the coal. The night fire- man had left his work that morning. The head was double-timbered where the fall took place. They were responsible for the safety of the heading. Thomas Davies said apparently all was right at the spot when they went into work at 7 o'clock that morning. The heading was six feet wide. The horse had not been roofing. They had any amount of tim- ber. John Hewitt, night fireman, said he examined the place between half-past five and six o'clock that morning. The timbers were all right when he passed the place He did not hear any rumbling or working there. There was plenty of room for the horae to travel without roofing. He thought the 111.11. caused by a sudden squeeze. Verdict, "Accidental death."

REMARKABLE CASE OF SOMNAMBU- LISM AT LLANTWIT MAJOR. A YOUNG WOMAN WALKS OVER THE CLIFF. A remarkable case of somnambulism is reported from Llantwit Major. It appears that at eight o'clock on Wednesday some men near the town-hall obaerved a respectably-dressed young woman pass them in th% direction of the cliffs. They wished her "Good morning," but she never replied. The young woman, who was apparently in a state of somnambulism, walked in the direction of the sea, and the men lost I sight of her. Some time afterwards the attention of some persons near the shore was attracted by criea oi a female in distress. They approached the spot {rota whence the cries proaeeded, when they found the young woman referred to lying at the foot of theeliff. with her leg broken. She was unable to say how-sbe. got there, and the supposition is that whilst asleep she had walked over the cliff. Mr Hoffman, assistant to Dr Naunton Davies, of Bridgend, was sent for, and he at once telegraphed to Dr Davies, who was -at the time staying with his father in law, Mr Daniel Owen, of Asb Hall, advising him of the accident. Dr Davies drove over to Llantwit Major, and on examina-tica found that the thigh was broken in three places. The young woman is the daughter of respectable peoptft living at Llantwit Major.

HOuSE COIL ASSOCIATION. At the Rhondda, Gilfach, Ogmore and Garw Valleys House Coal monthly meeting, he;d at the Washington Hotel, Porth, Air M. Moses presiding, there was a very good attendance. The folio wing resolutions were unanimously passed- 1st. That the Glyucorrwg Colliery, Maesteg, ba accepted to our association. 2nd. That we approve of the Dinas Isaf Haulier's ActiOo in working a month ou daily contract to give time to settle the dispute, and failing to get a settle- ment at the expiration of that time that they should all come out. 3. That all collieries of this district be urged apoz> to pay towards defraying the Sliding Scale penses. 4. That Mr Morgan Weeks be re-elected Sliding Scale Committee for the ensuing ter 5. That after hearing the delegates' repor proceedings on the joint committee of tb Scale, we regret the master's actions in 0 ing with their promises.