The Pontypridd Chronicle and Workman's News

PONTYPRIDD. POPULAR ENTERTAINMENT.—The last of the series of the popular entertainments held at Carmel English Baptist Chapel, Pontypridd, daring the winter months, came off on Tuesday evening, when the chair was occupied by Mr W. Edwards. There was a fair attendance, and a good programme was gone through to the satisfaction of all. The customary votes of r thanks terminated the proceeedings. SCHOOL TEACIIBRS' SOIRB:E.-On Saturday week last the annual soiree took place at Coedpenmaen Schools, in connection with the teachers employed by the Eglwysilaa School Boird. The company numbered about 40, and the proceedings during the afternoon and evening were thoroughly enjoy- able. Aftir tea a variety of amusements were indulged in, dancing being a prominent feature of the proceedings. The company broke up shortly after 10 o'clock.

LLANTRISANT. SCHOOL BOARD.—Mr Obadiah Williams, Dinas, aad Mr Edgar Phillips, manager Glamorgan Collieries, Fenrhiwfer, have been unanimously selected by a Sftblic meeting held at Sai Schools to be the candi- ates for the above contest. It is also stated that Mr Sims, Coedcae Colliery,will stand for that district.

ANNIVEaSARY SERVICES AND PRESENTATION AT PONTYPRIDD. The annual anniversary services were held at Tabernacle Welsh Baptist Chapel, Pontypridd, on Sunday and Monday evening. The congregations were numerous. On Sunday morning the preacher was the Rev. J. R. Jones, Llwynpia. In the after- noon a meeting was held in connection with the Sunday school, when a number of musical pieces and recitations were creditably gone through by the scholars. The pulpit at the evening service was again occupied by the Rev. J. R. Jones. On Monday evening a powerful sermon was again delivered by the Rev. J. R. Jones, after which an interesting ceremony took place in the form of the presentation to Mr John John, the able andjrespected conductor of singing at Taber made, with a rich and tastefully worked bag, con- taining the sum of JE13, the proceeds of a concert held some time ago for that purpose. The presen- tation was made by Miss Phillips, Taff Villa, amid manifestations of hearty good wishes towards Mr John on the part of the congregation. The beautiful bag in which the amount was presented was also the work of Miss Phillips, and it came in for a considerable amount ot admiration.

SERIOUS CHARGE OF PERJURY AT TREORKY. At Ystrad Police-court, on Monday, (bef ore the Sti- pendiary), David Thomas was charged with commit- ting wilful and corrupt perjury. Mr Phillips prose- cuted, and Mr Rhys defended. Mr Phillips said the charge was brought under 5 and 6 Wm. IV, ch. 62, sees. 5 and 21. Defendant had obtained a certificate that the boy was 14 years of age, whereas he is not yet 12 years. Evan Evans, 35, Miskin Road, Trealaw, labourer, said last August he lived at Llantrisant. He had been poorly for seven years. He had a son named Jonathan who will be 12 years of age on the 25th of May next. Last August he agreed that defendant should adopt his son, and bring him up in a respectable way. De- fendant was related to him. He got the certificate produced from the Abergorkie colliery office. He did not come to the court and obtain a certificate, or state his son's age. Cross-examined—He was quite sure his son was born in May, 1877. He had not put the child younger in order to get more relief. His wife died in August. Defendant was his wife's uncle. Ebenezer Pugh, book alerk at the Abergorkie Col- liery, said defendant worked at the colliery. The certificate produced was given to bim about the 13th of September last. The boy J onathan, in consequence, was allowed to go to work with defendant. On the 16th January he gave the certificate to Evan Evans, the last witness. He stopped the boy working. He saw defendant afterwards, and he asked why the cer- tificate was given up ? He said he only did his duty by so doing. Mr Henry Porcher, assistant justices' clerk, proved filling in the certificate, but could not swear to defen- dant being the declarant. t. Inspector Thomas said defendant came to him and said "I wish to withdraw everything I said on that paper." Asked him what he had said, and he said "1 can't remember what I said." Remanded until Wednesday. ■ '■

MEETING OF ROMAN CATHOLIC ELECTORS AT PONTYPRIDD. SYMPATHY WITH MR. O'BRIEN, M.P. NECESSITY FOR ORGANISATION. At a meeting of the Roman Cathilio electors of Treforest and Pontypridd, held at the Catholic Schoolroom on Sunday evening, Mr J. Hallesy in the chair, a resolutioa was passed, on the motion oi Mr J. E. Brookes, seconded by Mr Kerr, expressing heirty sympathy with Mr William O'Brien, condemning in the strongest terms the policy of the present Government as low and base, and declaring that nothing would give satisfaction < to those who are opposed to tyranny and inhu- manitv but a general election. Mr Brookes, Treforest, m speaking to ,the reso- lution regretted tbat some such step as this had not been taken before in order to give the Catholics and Irishmen of Pontypridd and Tre- forest an opportunity Co express their abhorrence of Mr Balfour's illtreatuient of Irish patriots, and sympathy with Mr William O Bries. The reraeon why thie bad not been done sooner was that the Qatholics at present were badly organised. He (the speaker) did not belong to the National League, but had taken upon himself the duty of briogjng this matter forward 9B soon as he found that there was a meeting to be held for another purpose that night. He hoped their organisation would be improved in this locality, and that they would make themselves acquainted with the position of affairs in the Sister Isle. To do this tthev must meet oftener, and be prepared for concerted action. The Chairman, in putting the resolutioe to the meeting, expressed his full concurrence, and daclarad the conduct of Mr Balfour and the Tory Government to be hatefuf and disgusting. JAM I "hiS I JAjM t—A large asgojfcmefflA of fSms and Bottled Fruits ot the best makers. Always in Stock. Special line, 21b Jar of Pure Jam, at Harris, 75, Taff Street, Pontypridd. I

COUNTY COUNCIL BYE-ELECTION AT PONTYPRIDD. MR D. LEYSHON AT GYFEILLON. On Monday evening a well-attended meeting was held at Siloam Vestry, Gyfeillon, in support of Mr D. Leyshon, the independent candidate. In the unavoidable absence of Mr W. Evans, the chair was taken by Mr Thomas. The Chairman, in the course of his opening remarks, said he feared that too great significance was placed upon the word Liberalism, and that the true principles of the cause were lost in the name. (Hear, hear). He believed Pembrokeshire had shown itself as Liberal as any in South Wales in connection with its County Councils. He was glad to be present that evening to support Mr Leyshon in the present contest, because he recognised him as an honest and independent man. (Applause.) Mr Leyshon had been a member of the School Board of his parish for many years, and last year was present at every possible attendance. He was also a member of the Local Board for 14 years, during the whole of which time he had been absent from the meetings only six times. (Renewed applause.) Mr Leyshon was also member of all the Friendly Societies of the town and district, and thus showed himself a Liberal in the true sense of the word. (Hear,hear). He hoped they would rally round Mr Leyshon, and give him their undivided support on the day of the poll. (Cheers.) Mr J. John (Alawydd) then'sang in splendid style Mr Leyshon's Election song (the words of which are in Welsh), and the audience took up the chorus with heartiness for a considerable time. Mr Leyshon then rose, and was well received. He said an opportunity would in a few days be given them of selecting a gentleman to represent them on the County Council. He had been selected to contest the seat by a large number of friends in Pontypridd, and his opponent was selected, he supposed, by the Liberal Association. It was for them to decide which of the two was the most worthy to represent them. He claimed for himself that he had had a large experience in work similar to that which was to be done by the County Council, and if elected he was prepared to perform those duties in their behalf. He was the oldest member of the Pontypridd Local Board, and had always endeavoured to protect the interests of the ratepayers generally with justice and efficiency. The reason why he did this was because he had a large interest in the rates himself, so that his interests were identical with their own. The Board was blamed when they took in hand the improvement of the Rhondda- road some years ago, but he felt sure that all agreed with him that what was then done was for the good of the town and Rhondda folks alike. He would not dilate upon the duties of the County Council, because that was quite unnecessary. They knew what tho 3e duties were now quite as well as he did. He would, therefore, confine him- self to his own qualifications for the office as compared with those of his opponent. (Hear,hear). Mr Hopkins had been in Pontypridd for 16 years, and now he was tired of the place, and was about to leave. He (the speaker) had been brought up in Pontypridd, and commenced his career by working as a opllier at the Great Western, and it was at that colliery that he saved his first £ 20. (Applause). He was an old resident of the town, and intended to continue living in Pontypridd. (Hear, hear). He (Mr Leyshon) was a member of 18 lodges in the town and district, and contributed £ 30 a year towards their funds. He had done a great deal in the past, and he would do more in the future. He was sure that no one had done so much as he had towards the prosperity of Pontypridd. (Hear, hear). Some said he was a Conservative. He did not know how they could say so, because he never took any active part in politics—Conservative or Liberal. He was an independent candidate, and he felt he had a claim upon his friends in Pontypridd and the Rhondda for the work he had done for them in the past. If they thought fit to elect him, he would be pleased to take with him to the County Council the extensive experience he had had in Pontypridd. (Applause). The Chairman invited any questions to be put to Mr Leyshon upon matters directly relating to the County Council. Mr W. Seaton dwelt for some time upon his pet subject of trades unionism. He should like to see every man provide for himself by means of trades unions and such like organisations, not only for disputes and contentions, but also for sickness, old age, and death. (Hear, hear.) He did not believe in such meaningless rot as disestablishment, local option, and compensation. He should like to know from Mr Leyshon whether he would support the principle of Mr Broadhurst's bill having in view the protection of trades unions. They were not now protected, and any scoundrel might, if he thought proper, rob them of their financial resources. Mr Leyshon replied that the bill had his hearty sympathy. Mr Leyshon, referring to the private improve- ment claims at Pontypridd, said he was one selected to wait upon Mr Leyshon, the grocer, as to his claim, and it was reported to the Local Board that the latter was prepared to settle for £ 80. The claim was pooh-poohed by Mr Hopkins, and what was the result?-They went into law, and the ratepayers had to pay E700 or £ 800 of law costs. (Cries of "Shame.") The same could be said of Mr Goodman's claim. Mr Hopkins, when his term of membership expired, was afraid to offer himself for re-election, and he backed out. (Cheers). He (Mr Layshon) was strongly opposed to Mr Hopkins' proposal to lay out the common at a cost of some thousands of pounds, on the ground that it was most unfair that the ratepayers of the out-lvinii portions of the district should be called upon to pay their portion of the expenses, whereas the recreation ground would be too far away for them to enjoy the use of it. (Hear. A break driver present asked whether the urban roads would be handed over to the jurisdiction of the County Council. He referred to the state of the Rhondda roads consequent upon the dangerous condition of the tram rails. Mr Lsyshon sympathised in this grievance, replied that the management of urban roads would rem'B.n in the hands of the local authorities, and remarked that it was possible that an injunction would be applied for to raise the rails unless the roads were put in proper condition. (Hear, hear.) Mr H. Mills (Tafonwy), in the course of a warm speech, said they need not fear the result of placing their confidence in Mr Leyshon. He was a. common-sense Liberal himself, and he felt sure Mr Leyshon was the same. They might call a monkey a Liberal, but he was still a monkey. He hoped they would not follow every man that thought proper for the moment to call himself a Liberal. Mr Leyshon's actions were at all times those of a true sound Liberal. He had supported the town and district in everything in his power, while otheis who called themselves Liberals did not. A person from the audience then rose and asked why Mr Leyshon did not come out as a Liberal. If he hrd done so he would support him, but as he had come out as an independent he would not support him. The Chairman thought there was no necessity for Mr Leyshon to answer the question. The man then remarked excitedly to the chair- man—" Then you better answer as a Judas." The Chairman strongly repudiated the insinua- tion that he had betrayed the principles of the Liberal party. There was nothing inconsistent in whrt he did. He only acted against the mischievous clique that was introduced into the meeting by Liberal representatives at Pontypridd a few even- ings previously. (Applause). He considered Mr Leyshon a gentleman of higher standing in every respect than Mr Hopkins. Mr Thomas Thomas, a Great Western collier, moved a vote of confidence in Mr Leyshon. He did so because of the mean underhand conduct of those collier delegates who voted for the selection of Mr Hopkins, whereas it was the unanimous wish of the colliers that they should select Mr ]idavid Cule. (Hear, hear, and applause.) Seconded by Mr David Morgan, and carried with three dissentients. After some further remarks, the proceeding* closed with a. vote of thanks to the chairman, > and agaig singing the election song. "-ft I

COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION AT PONTYPRIDD. ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING IN SUPPORT OF MR HOPKINS. ADDRESSES BY MR A. THOMAS, M.P.. ALDERMAN W. H. MORGAN, COUNCILLOR ROBERTS, AND OTHERS. An enthusiastic public meeting in support of the candidature of Mr Henry Hopkins for the Pontypridd Division of the Glamorgan County Council was held on Monday ivenin-, at the Town Hall, Pontypridd, when there was a large attendance. On the motion of Mr T. Morgan, seconded by Councillor Roberts, Alderman W. H. Morgan was voted to the chair; and he was supported by Mr A. Thomas, M.P., and others. Mr T. Jenkins (Llew Hafod) sang the election song. The Cha#nx»H, in opening the proceedings, said he appeared that evening in support of the candi- dature of Mr Hopkins but perhaps Mr Hopkins would pardon him for making some slight refer- ence to himself. He did not know whether members of the county council could claim the same privilege as members of parliament in giv- ing an account of theip stewardship. If there was any misconception about anything which he (the speaker) had done it was his duty to explain it, lest Mr Mopkins might be injured by it. He wished, therefore, to refer to the question whether he was justified in accepting aldermanic honours, j When the matter was first mentioned he would not take the responsibility himself, but called a J committee of Liberals, and asked them what was their opinion, and they came to the conclusion that in the interests of Liberalism, and of this district, he ought to accept the honour, so that practically Pontypridd might have two members. (Applause.) But although he had obtained that honour, he should be sorry if, through his accpt- ing it, the town should be misrepresented, because misrepresented it would be if they returned a Tory, for if they returned a Tory candidate that would netralise all the good that he (the speaker) might be able to accomplish for the town. (Hear, hear.) Still he did not think they were going to do that. If anything he felt that they would give Mr Hopkins a greater majority than he him- self ob*B*R*, and prove to the world that Ponty- pridd was truly Liberal, and that they had not shaken at all in principles, but were determined to be represented by a thorough Liberal, and to make this a political fight. (Applause.) He hoped, and indeed he could almost say he knew, that this would not be a personal fight. Of course they had nothing to fear from that, because he had nothing to say against MrLeyshon personally. He had found him an honourable man in all business relations he had with him. They could say the same of Mr Hopkins, and they could say more, he was a Liberal. It was more dignified, and it awpahened the people to their rights and powers to fight the battle on political rather than on personal grounds. If they merely went on personal grounds, they voted or not for a man because they liked him or disliked him, but on political grounds they would vote for the man who could do most good for the town. The people were fighting in their own interests, and voting in their own intertsts, and it was not a question of Mr Hopkins now, or himself (the speaker) before, but of the candidates chosen to fight the people's battle. (Applause.) It was not necessary for him to enter at great length into these matters, because they had shown in this town that politics had a great deal to do with the duty of the councils, and he observed now that the Conservative press had ceased to say that politics ha £ nothing to do with it. Conservatives in some counties had secured a majority on the councils, and in consequence their organs had ceased te deepute the political aspect of the question. The importance of being perfectly unanimous upon this point was emphasized by the fact that a certain section in the Act provided for the appointment of a committee, representing the whole of the councils of Wales, to discuss and recommend, -and to demand from parliament, an alteration i» the laws of the land. And there was no question the voice of neglected Wales, which had for years been calling out in vain, would by that means make itself heard. (Great cheering.) Let them take the present agitation iu England. Every morning they read some resolutions passed in different towns in England condemning the ill- treatment by the present Government of the true patriot, William O'Brien. (Shame). He hoped a resolution to the same effect would be passed here to-night. (Applause.) If such resolutions, instead of emanating from public meetings, went up from County Councils all over the country, Lord Salisbury ud his nephew would be bound to listen to them, because they woftld represent the voice of England. (Applause). The Tory leaders were watcbuig these County Council elections, and when any constituency returned a Tory they were vain enough to construe that into approval of their aotion in Inland. (Groans.) Very well, if the electors ot Pontypridd did not wish to express approval of the ill-treatment of Mr William O'Briea, let them return the Liberal candidate with a triumphant majority, and thereby enter their protest against Balfourism, tyranny, injustice, and inhumanity. (Great applause.) He felt sure he need not ask them to vote for Mr Hopkins, for he had shown himself competent to dis- charge hia duties as a public man. He was a true and consistent Liberal, although his conduct had no .injured him in business. He hoped LibeflS» Would show that they could appreciate self-sacrifice, consistency, and ability. (Applause)'1. Councillor James Roberts then rese to propose the first resolution, and was received with great cheering. The resolution was as follows:— That this meeting heartily approves of the course adopted by the Liberal party in contesting the County Council Elections upon political grounds. He was glad to be able to be present to support the candiature of his friend, Mr Hopkins. He had ÀÍm for a considerablo time, and knoW*rS|m as a sound Liberal. That, in the first place, vas a strong reason for supporting him. In tM place he knew him as a sound N'onconiwrmist, and one who would stick up for The chairman had referred to the neoessitr for fighting these contests on political grounds. fully agreed with this. Especially in Wales, where Liberalism was so strong, they, I at all evaat«, must not neglect their duty as Iji6er«kl«U a Conservative slip in. (Ap- plause.) He was sure a large number of them had felt a=GY*u at this election being thrust upon them tosrtiy for the sake of fighting, but he pre- dieted that Mr Hopkins would be returned with a large* majority by far than he (Mr Roberts) se- cored in TrUCOTest over the same opponent. Mr Hopkins' opponent claimed that he was indepen- dent. Independent of whom ? Not of electors, he Mt sure. |Se appealed to the men of Pontypridd not to depart from the policy they had adopted in the Bast. They had returned two Liberals, one in the :96J$jA < £ Alderman Morgan for the town proper, and himself for the outlying district, and he felt confident that in the coming coutest they would do nothing to mar the effect of that victory. He hoped they would work with determination to return MJ Hopkins triumphantly. Mr Hopkins was an al4oand man. (Applause.) He (-the speaker) had sat at the local board with him for Bometbmg MM six years, and had always found in Mr Hopki*M» a true and trustworthy member—one who studied the interests of the ratepayers, and who did xo let his trade lead him a.way from his principle. (Applause.) For instance, he found tbftf lc»ca'l board Mr Hopkins, notwithstand- j tng hi?connection whh that trade, proposed that no given in connection with the elec- tion- Tho dinner was given at the expense of the ratepayers, and not in a, ooffee tavern, but in orfe of ttts largest hotels in the town, yet Mr Hop- kins oppos £ u*lt. He CDuld bring many instances in proof of his statement, but trusted it would pupce to repeat that he had found in Mr Hopkins a g|ia £ |et&an of business tact, a sound Liberal, and a ♦hose experience and ability was of considexaible value at the local board. (Applause.) He was not going to say anything personal against considexaible value at the local board. (Applause.) He was not going to say anything personal against t..l: ;"1.. :.s r,. Mr Leyshon. He did not do so at his own contest. He did not stoop to throw mud at him, but he could not say that Mr Leyshon did not do that with him, but as he had said he was not going to adopt such tactics. If he could do the man any good he would do it at this moment, and he thought he would be doing him most good by helping to return Mr Hopkins. (Laughter and great cheering.) Mr Leyshon, although he liked to be in the majority, would on this occasion find himself in a very small minority. (Applause.) Glamorganshire had done admirably, magnificently, and they were all glad of the way in which the county had acquitted it- self at the recent elections. Were they in Ponty- pridd going to detract from the effect of the triumph? (No.) He did not believe that the electors of the town ward, where there was such a majority of Liberals, would go in for the man that Treforest and the Graig refused ? Indeed after the defeat sustained by Mr Lenox, he (the speaker) was surprised that anyone of the same colour should have the temerity to offer himself as a candi- date. (Applause, a voice of Hurrah for Mr Lenox," and cries of Turn him out.") If any man had a claim upon the electors, it was Mr Lenox. He was a noble man, a splendid man, and a man whom they would return if it were not for his political creed. His (the speaker's) former opponent was so wicked as to say that he (the speaker) did what he could against Mr Lenox. Well, he would not hesitate to vote against his employer if he was a Conservative. (Voice, "Question," cries of "Turn him out," and cheers for Mr Roberts.) The days for bartering principles were at an end. (Applause). The electors were free, and no man in this neighbour- hood would dare tell them how to vote. (Renewed applause.) He had his vote, his ideas, and his principles, and he meant to stick to them, and he was sure that the electors of Pontypridd would stick to them. Mr Roberts dealt at considerable length on political questions which the country ought to finally declare upon, and he knew of no better way of declaring their voices in Wales than by means of the County Councils. (Cheers.) Mr E. Griffiths seconded the resolution, and said working men should take an interest in elections, for they were mistaken if they thought the landlords paid the rates. If they wanted to support principles which would support them, they should support such men as Mr Hopkins and others who were faithfully following the lead of Mr Gladstone. He hoped that next Thursday every wo "king man would show that he was not a t idiot." Mr H. Hopkins, the candidate, then proceeded to address the meeting, and, on rising, was re- ceived with enthusiastic cheers. He said ne was delighted to see such a large number of electors present, and he took it that it was the importance of the position to which he aspired that draw them together in such large numbers. (Applause.) He was there as the selected candidate of the united Liberal party of the Pontypridd Electoral Division. (Applause.) He hoped his past ser- vices had been such as to commend themselves to the electors and had been such as to justify him in hoping that they would, o'n Thursday, return him to follow his more eloquent friend, Mr Alder- man Walter H. Morgan,as a county councillor for Pontypridd. (Applause.) He might in his humble capacity claim that he had,to the best of his ability, represented them on two local Boards in this district for a period of nine years-3 years of that time on the School Board of his parish, Llantwit Fardre, and his experience there, as well as his views previously, agreed with those of his friend Councillor Roberts with re- ference to free education. (Applause.) Until that was obtained, the object of the pro- moters of the Elementary Education Act would not be attained. He felt, also, the necessity for intermediate education, and some few years ago, at a meeting on the college question held in St. David's Hall, had the temerity to stand up and dwell upon the pre-eminent claims of intermediate education as a stepping-stone for poor boys whose elementary education was not sufficient to make them ripe for college. He saw on the platform tonight some gentlemen who laughed at him then, but he contended that everything he said a: that time had since been verified to the letter, They, as timid Welshmen, must impress upon the Government the importance of liberally sub- sidisng the intermediate education of Welsh boys. (Applause,) He did not expect much from the present Government, but they live:i in hopes of seeing the Grand Old Man and his able lieutenant, Mr John Morley, at the helm of the state,—(ap- plause)-and he was sanguine enough to believe that this question would have early attention. (Applause.) They might say he (the speaker) was a bold man to ask them to return him after his eloquent friend Alderman Morgan had been raised to a higher status, for he could not claim Alderman Morgan's legal training, nor could he aspire to give such an eloquent address as they had that evening had from their chairman, but. in his humble capacity as a practical business man, he ventured to claim that in discharging past duties he had been consistent in his conduct and regular in his attendance-(applause)-and if he erred it was after considering the matter well and he had simply one object in view, and that was to do the greatest good he could to the ratepayers at large. (Applause). While a member of the Local Board he had something to do with the im- provements of the tewn; they might be limited, but whether they were carried out or not after he initiated them was not a matter for him. He fought to get the control of the Common from the hands of its past custodians to the hand? of the Local Board. Whether the Board had utilised the recreation ground as it should be was for the public to decide. He took an interest in roads. Being a Carmarthenshire man he had a recollec- tion of Rebecca levelling turnpike gates. (Laughter and applause). He remarked that there was ample proof that the cost of turnpike roads had long ago been defrayed, and the commissioners had 10 been retained simply to give a number of the Great Unpaid something to do. Government long ago passed a Bill to contribute towards the mainte- nance of such roads jomtly with the ratepayers, but in South Wales turnpike gates were retained until this year, and even in the face of the Local Government Act, the gentleman to whom he had already referred actually put up a new gate at CH- fynydd. ("Shame.") If returned—and he be- lieved he would be, for in his opinion it was only a question whether the majority would be 200, 300, or 400— (applause)—he would advocate declaring the piece of Boad between Pontypridd and the boundary of the Ystradyfodwg Board a maiki- road. (Applause.) It cost the local ratepayers a lot of money, and as it led to that wealthy gold I mine, the Ystradyfodwg district, it fairly came within the meaning oi roads between two popu- lous places. Having dealt with the duty devolving upon the County Council of controlling and managing Lunatic Asylums and Industrial Schools, Mr Hopkins contended that the entire control of the police should be vested in the council. He ridiculed the present dual control, and said he did not see why the people of Pontypridd were not as capable as those of Swansea or Cardiff to discharge their duties in connection with the police. (Ap- plause.) He was proud enough to think that he was quite as able as they were to see whether the Bobby did his duty or not. (Laughter and "hear, hear.') But when Lord Trolegar liscl got his brother- in law Chief Constable andloti-ar dukes and lords had obtained posts for their relatives and friends, it was felt by the paternal Conservative Govern- ment that it would never do to let all those matters be subject to the control of the County Council. (Laughter, and hear, hear). He would, however, if honoured with a position on the County Council, move, even if he were alone, that a petition be presented to the government to abolish the present absurd arrangement. (Applause.) The rating of ground rents and royalties it was an important matter for such a district as this. (Applause). He was definitely in favour of it, as he was on the Disestablishment and Disendowment of the Church. (Applause). A question of con- siderable importance connected with the trade he carried on required practical solution, and he did not waver from the opinion he had expressed years ago. They might" boo" it if they liked, but II he declared his belief in local option," leaving it to the ratepayers gft the various districts to control it. (Applause). "As a question which, what- ever Governmetif^Mjfet be in p'ower, they would have to grapple in the very near future— (applause)—> and he "unhesitatingly and fearlessly said that the only practical solution of the difficulty lay in leaving it to the ratepayers in (applause)—> and he unhesitatingly and fearlessly said that the only practical solution of the difficulty lay in leaving it to the ratepayers in those districts to control that traffic. (Great cheering.) He alsa believed in one man one vote," and not that one man should have five or six votes for a School Board election, and seven for a Board of Guardians. (Hear, hear). Let there be no dual or treble representation, but the simple plan of "one man one vote," and they would then have a fair representation of the people. (Applause), The resolution was then put and carried unani- mously. Mr Alfred Thomas, M.P., then rose, amid hearty cheering, to move the second resolution :— That this meeting with one voice, condemns in the strongest possible terms, the unwarranted and brutal treatment of William O'Brien, Harrington, and Irish patriots, believing that the only honourable and just course would be to grant to Ireland that measure of Home Rule, as set forth by that great, noble, and conscienciocs statesman, William Ewart Gladstone. Mr Thomas explained at the outset that he had been placed in a dilemma by the invitation to come here, inasmuch as he had previously promised to go to Swansea. He had, however, come to the conclusion that he must first think of his own constituents—(applause)—and so here he was in support of Mr Hopkins, the Liberal candi- date for Pontypridd. (Applause). He wished to congratulate the electors upon the noble victory they had won in returning Alderman Morgan. (Applause). Mr Lenox was the strongest opponent that could have been found in the county—(hear, hear)—and he was popular still-he was simply on the wrong side. (Laughter and applause). As far as personal popularity went, he had no doubt Mr Lenox was now as popular as ever he was, but Pontypridd, with its great preponderance of Liberal voters, had decided that none but steadfast Liberals should be on the County Council- (applause)-and he (the speaker) was here to-night to speak in opposition to Mr Leyshon, because that gentleman was not the chosen candidate of the Liberals of the town division. (Great cheer- ing.) They needed for the Council men whose views on all the great questions before the country were in thorough accord with those of the electors -men of business qualities, and men who would sacrifice personal considerations for the public good. (Applause). They wanted, above all, honest men men of courage, men who could say "no" when necessary; men who could make up their minds immediately on questions coming up for discussion. (Applause). The duties devolving upon County Councils rendered those bodies second only in importance to the Imperial Parliament, and, indeed, he anticipated seeing many who were now members of the County Councils of Wales occupying seats in the House of Commons at some future day. (Applause). They had a gentlemen in the chair to-night whom he hoped to be able to greet as a fellow member at St. Stephen's. (Ap- plause.) He had really been astonished at the scope of the Bill, considering its Conservative source. The Conservatives had been called the stupid party," and some of them were stupid enough in all conscience—(laughter)—but they were not all stupid, and of all the measures that had ever passed through the House of Commons he did not know of any that had made so many Radical con- verts as the Local Government Act. (Laughter and applause.) He did not altogether believe in sudden conversions,, but the fact remained that this measure had brought a wonderful change, and that it was far-reaching in its effects, and would lead to still further extension of the principle of local self-government. (Applause.) So far as Pontypridd was concerned, he expected to see the declaration of the last election confirmed, and to find Mr Hopkins returned with a larger majority than that recorded for the chairman. (Applause.) The hon. member spoke at some length upon the Irish question, and incidentally referred to the imprisonment of Mr E. Harrington, whose visit to Pontypridd, and speech in the Market Hall, would be remembered by the majority of those present. Mr Thomas Morgan, Fron, seconded the resolu- tion, and, in doing so, asked why had Mr Leyshon tamed his back on Liberalism and Nonconformity ? It seemed to him that it was because the beer went with the Bible. Mr Hopkins on the other hand had been consistent with his principles, and no man in the county had sacrificed more for his principles. The resolution was carried unanimously. Rev. W. I. Morris proposed the third rejoIT4 tion That this meeting unanimously pledges itself to support the candidature of Mr Henry Hopkina, the selected Liberal candidate, and to use every legitimate means to secure his return by a triumphant mojority. He said he was hers as a Liberal and tempera" man opposing Mr Leyshon and supporting Mr Hopkins. (Applause). It was impossible for any pbrson engaged in the liquor trbffio to represent the people vVas not Mr Hopkins in it? He was about to turn his back upon it. (Applause). He was, therefore, there to offer him the right hand of good fellowship, and would only be too glad to lend a hand to any others who wished to leave it. Mr Hopkins was doing what the devil would never do with it-leave it. (Laughter and applause). If Government consulted County Councils upon local option would Mr Leyshon vote for it? No, for it would be against his interest. (Hear, hear). And should he vote against it he would be voting against the interests of the electors. He (the speaker) had nothing against Mr Leyshon personally, but was an uncomprising enemy of the trade, and would be through life, and further too. (Laughter and applause). Mr John Joseph, Great Western, Reconded the resolution in Welsh. It was said Mr Leyshon was a genereas and good man—well, if he was, let him come to the right side. (Applause). Mr Thomas Evans, Treforest, in a humorous speech, supported, and the resolution wrs carried with acclamation. The proceedings were brought to a close with the usual votes of thanks.

MR. HOPKINS' MEETING AT COEDPENIIAEN- Mr H. Hopkins, the Liberal candidat-e for the Pontypridd County Council Division, addressed a public meeting at Coedpenmaen Baptist Vestry, on Tuegiay evening. Ml". Dmiel Williams presided, and among the speakers were Alderman Walter 3. Morgan, Messrs E. Danmor Edwards, Daniel Griffiths, a; d others. A resolution of confidence in the candidate was unanimously carried.. IMPORTANT TO LADIES.—MADAME WORTH'S celebrated GUINEA CORSETS (Black 25s.) may be obtained from her Agents, JOHN EVAwB A.ND Co., PONTXPBIDD. MEETING AT GYFEILLON. Tha final meeting before the election was held on Wednesday evening at Gyfeillon, when Mr Wales presided, and amongst the speakers were Alderman Margins, Mr T. P. Jenkins, J.P., and the candidate, Mr Hopkins. SELLING OFF SELLING OFF G. Oliver's Great Annual Clearance Sale of Boots and Shoes will commence on Saturday, at 8o, TAFF STREET, POXTVPEIDD. MR LEYSHON AT RHONDDA CHAPEL. On Tuesday, a successful meeting of electors was held at Rhondda Chapel, in support of the candidature of Mr D. Leyshon, the independent candidate. The chair was occupied by Mr John John (Alawydd); and addresses were delivered by the chairman, Mr Leyshon, Mr J. F. M'Clune (Grammar &ohool), Rev. Moses Lewis (viear), Mr Price (chemical works), Mr W. Seaton, and others. The election song was sufcg by Mr Tom Williams. CONSUMPTION CURED.—A Person Cured of Consumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh, and Nervous Debility, by a simple Remedy, will send a descrip- tion of it FREE to any person who applies to J. P. MOUKTAJN, 64, Chancery Lane, London. W.C. TRY HARRIS' 2/- TJU.—No Finer in the world at the priee. A mixture of China, Indian, aBed Ctfy 10n.-75, Taff Street, Pontypridd. t UBLIC NOTICE. THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT, 1875. REGISTER OF OWNERS FOR THB DISTRICT OF YSTRADYFODWG. NOTICE OF TIME FOR MAKING CLAIMS AND OBJECTIONS. r HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that all Persons J. who are entitled to vote as Owners or proxies at the election of members of the Local Board for the District of Ystradyfodwg, and who are not on the register of owners and proxies now in force, or who being on the register do not retain the qualifi- cation er the address described fherein, and who are desirous to have their names inserted in the register about to be made for the said District, and all persons who are desirous of objecting to any name on the register now in force, are hereby required to give or send to me on some one of the first six days of March next, a claim or objection (as the case may be) in the form hereunder set forth. Dated this 20th day of February, 1889. DAVID EVANS, Chairman of the Local Board. OWNERS CLAIM. To the Returning Officer appointed by the Local Board for the District of Ystradyfodwg, Local Board Offices, Pentre. This day of 1889. I, the undersigned, claim to have my name inserted in the register of owners and proxies for the District of Ystradyfodwg, pursuant to the provisions of the Public Health Act, 1875, as owner of the property hereinafter described, which is situated in the Parish of that is say, (a) I also state that the interest or estate which I have in such property, and the amount of all the rent-service which I receive or pay in respect thereof, and the names of the persons from whom I receive or to whom I pay such rent-service are set forth in the form hereunder written. Description of Pro- perty (b) In respect of which I have an estate I or interest of (c) And in respect of which I receive in rent service the sum of (d) From And in respect of which I pay in rent service the 1 sum of (/) To (g) £ s. d. s. d. | £ s. d. J £ s. d. | Signature of Claimant .Address (h) of Claimant- (a) Here insert a clear statement of the property, as "house," "building," "house and acres of land." (b) Describe the property by its name, situation, or the name of the occupier, or any other designa- tion by which it may be identified. (c) Describe the estate or interest as an estate in fee simple, of freehold, a term of years, and also whether it is held by the claimant solely or jointly with others, and in the case of a partner claiming, insert the number and names of the other claiming, insert the number and names of the other partners in the firm. (d) If the property is let by the owner, insert the amount of rent received from each tenant. (e) Insert the name of tenant or tenants. (f) If the owner is a lessee paying rent.insert the amount of all the rent he pays. (g) Insert the name of the lessor. (h) This need not be the owner's residence, but should be some address within the District. *A partner must set out the amount of rent- service which he would receive or pay if the quali- fying property were equally divided among his co partners and himself. CLAIM OF PROXY. To the Chairman of the Local Board for the Dis- trict of Ystradyfodwg, Local Board Offices, Pentre. This day of 1889 I, the undersigned, having been appointed by of owner [or owners] of the property hereinafter described, which is situ- ated in the Parish of to vote as his [or their] proxy, pursuant to the provisions of the Public Health Act, 1875, claim to have my name inserted in the register of owners and proxies for the District of Ystradyfodwg as such p^oxy. I herewith transmit to you «(1,) the writing under the hand [or hands, or in the case of a Corpora- tion the seal] of appointing me such proxy. I also state that the interest or estate which has [or have] in such property and the aiaount of the rent-service which he [or they ] re- ceives [or receive] or pays [or pay] in respect thereof, and the names of the persons from whom he [or they] receives [or receive [ or to whom he [or they] pays [or pay] such rent-service are set forth in the form hereunder written. 0 Description of Pro- perty (b) ¡, In respect of which the aptontor has all estate or interest of (c) And in respect of which the appointor receives in rent-ser- vice the suin of (d) From (e) I And in respect of which the appointor payn in rent-servim} the nun) of (/') j r Xo(9) 1 TUT £ s. d. Signature of Proxy. .Addretst<() of Proxy, (Q) If the appointment itself is act sent, insert the words an attested copy of." (0) Desoribe the property by its name, situation, or the name of the occupier, or any other designa- tion by which it may be identilied. (c) Describe the estate or interest, as an estate in fee simple, of freemld, a term "f years. and whether it is held by the appointor solely or jointly with others. (4) If the property is let by the appointor, inserts the amount of rent received from each tenant. (e) Insert the name of tenant or 'tenants. (/) If the appointor is a lessae paying -l'ent, insert the amount of all the rent he pays. (g) Insert the name of the lessor. (/<.) This need not be the proxy's re^fftfcjce^ but should be some address within the District. FORM OF OBJECTION. To tbw Chairman of the Local- ijjoard for the District oi Ystradyfodwg, Loefcl J^pd Offices, Pentre. This day of 1889. I hereby give you notice that 1 object to the name of the person mentioned and described below being retained on the register of owners and. proxies for the District of Ystradyfodwg. Christian j Naturfe oi~i^ftRpUo*ii and surname n qualifica- (in case of of the ownerL tion, as proxy) of ap. or proxy ob-l described. pointor. j- «1 "4., ;(' Signatire of Objector A<idrfts of Objector.

THE PORTH CONTEST A MISUNDERSTANDING. We understand that there is a misunder- standing between two of the three candi- dates who are contesting the Porth Division. Mr D. Powell stated in his address that Mr Thomas Jones had promised to withdraw if Mr Jdris Williams withdrew, but afterwards refused. Mr Jones denies the allegation, and a somewhat unpleasant correspondence lias taken place between them on the matter.