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Pontypridd Local Board of…
Pontypridd Local Board of Health. THE CLOCK QUESTION. THE DWELLINGS ON THE GRAIG. The ordinary meeting of this Board took place On Thursday se'nnight the Rev D. W. Williams, M.A., Fairfield, presiding. There were also E resent Councillo- Roberts, and Messrs David isyshon, D. Rowlands, W. W. Phillips, J. H. Jones, M. Hague P. G )wan, H Ll. Grover (clerk), and J. Sprague (deputy clerk.) THE MAINTENANCE OF THE CLOCK. A deputation consisting of Messrs H. S. Davies (president), H. Porcher (vice-president), J. Coombes, J. Evans, A. O. Evans, and I. Kuner attended from the Chamber of trade with refer ence to the maintenance of the clock in St. Catherine's Church tower. Mr H. S. Davies in introducing the deputation said the Chamber desired the Board to undertake the future maintenance of the clock. He thought he need not refer to the circumstances which led to the clock, which was so generously presented by the late Mr Jabez Evans and Mr Phillips to the town, being placed in the Church tower. He would simply deal with some of the arguments adduced; against the Board undertaking the maintenance of the timepiece. One argument nsed was that there was a matter of principle involved-the principle oti religious equality. Some of their opponents said that by using the rates to maintain the clock the Board would be levying a sort of Church rate. He (the speaker) could not see any force in that argument. If he could see any force in it he would not have been o one of the deputation that day. The, hurch would not remain an establishment one hour the longer because the Board undertook to maintain the clock. The clock was of no particular Advantage to the Church as a Church. Indeed it had been a source of expense to those connected with the Church. The clock was intended as a f»ift to the town and the Church had simply given t a place and it was fixed in the most prominent position now available in the town. The other urgument was that people living in the outlying districts would not derive any benefit from the clock. Ha must object to fbat argument on the ground that people from the outlying districts Came into the town constantly and during their visits they benefitted as much by the clock as any one living in the town and probably much more than those living cose by. When he went to Cardiff he found the clock in St. John's Church a great convenience. Before the clock in St. Catherine's tower oould be depended upon to keep correct time it would have to be maintain 3d and carefully kept going by some responsible person. He did not see how that could be anything like as well dniie by public subscrip- tions as by the Board. Whoever was appointed' by the Board to keep the clock would be subject to the Board, whereas if the clock was kept by public subscriptions there would be no one re- responsible at all. On behalf of the Chamber of T. sie he earnestly hoped the Board would con- sider this matter well and that they would ultim- ately decide to adopt the course th Chamber desired them to take. The Chairman What do you imagine the ex- pense of maintaining the clock would be ? Mr H. S. Davies From tlO to £ 12 per annum. Councillor R berts It is a very difficult matter to gu ige. The Chairman Of course it is. Mr John James If we get the main spring broken who is to go to the expense of putting it tight again ? Mr H. S. Davies That would only cost some thing like tl or t2. tiMjl Mr Porcher said he endorsed the remarks made by Mr Davies. The clock was given to the town through the medium of the Chamber of Trade. A committee was appointed to select a site, but while the question was under consideration the late Mr Jabez Evans himself found a site for it in the tower where it was now placed. The maintenance of the timepiece would only meajp an expenditure of £ 10 or 412 per year and coif- tracts might be invited for the work. The Chamber of Trade followed the proceedings of the Board with a good deal of interest and they were glad to observe that the Board had decided to make a recreation ground of the common and had already s:>ent £;:)0 in improving it Had they yet heard a single dissentient voice from the ut- most limits of the district objecting tnthe expense entailed in this matter. He hoped they would take a broad and generous view of this matter and come to a decision in favour of the maiutsn- ance of the clock. MrJamesCoombes said he fully agreed with the remarks made by the previous speakers and he felt that it would be a disgrace to the town if they refused to undertake the responsibility of the future maintenance of th( Ilcck. Mr Kaner referring to the remark made by Mr James said there was no mainspring in the clock to be broken. (Laughter.) Mr D. Leyshon Is it correct that at a meeting of the ratepayers'association last Tuesday night they passed a resolution against the Board inter- fering in the matter ? 0 Mr H. S. Davies I here was such a resolution carried by 13 votes to 12, but there was nothing in the circular convening the meeting to indicate that this question was coming on. cl Mr Coombes: Some of those who voted wore n It ratepayers. Councillor Roberts The question is before the public ar.d if it could be shown that there was a preponderance of feeling in favour of it I would give way. Mr Jno. James They are unanimously against it at Rhydfetin and 70 per cent. of the people of Pontypridd are again sc it on principle. The money is ready in public subscriptions and why force it o" the rat-ss. We hav-* no works at Tire- fore t There is not a stroke doing 1n the place and would it be right to propose this extra rate. Mr W. W. Phillips 19 out of every 20 of the ratepayers in my ward will vote against it and that w rO, pays 1 3rd. of the rate. Mr Hague I don't think it does. iVlr 1 oombes The cost of the lighting ap- paratus woul I no doubt have b^eu a considerable sum. It would have run away with nearly £ 100 a year. People looked at that large sum no doubt. Hut we don't ask for that amount. All we ask for is the paltry sum of £10. ur Porcher said he thought he might point out that evjrv membe.r of the deputation belonged to a nonconformist body and that went to show that they did not consider there was any principle in- volved. Mr J. H. James I t link it would be well to let ynu have this place altogether. There are de- puta.tions at every Board meeting. We are like a lot of children here. We had better go out an give the place up to you. Mr H. S. Da. vie): We do not come here to dic- tate to the Board in any way. The 'hairiuan I have seen many deputations at this Board to ask for favours, but I cannot re- member having seen one deputation come to this Board repn sent T g so much respectability ,r,& intel !ence. The deputation having thanked the Board for reoe. ving ttieT,,ttiei:lvithdrew. Mr D. Rowlands said that the arguments used on both sides need not be repeated. There was only one point he wished to bring before the Bo»i;d and it was this. When the late Mr Jabez ISVfMis and Mr Phillips proposed giving a public 11 1 tloc-k to the town, Mr Evans came to tha Board and made the remark 'If Mr Phillips and myself MppL you with a pub!ic clock will you maintain it." The members of the Board with one con- sent promised tliat they would. There was no jprcpostion moved and there was no record made but they mutually agreed that the clock should be maintained out of the rates. He thought they should not go back upon their words but out of respect for the doners should undertake the maintenance of the clock. He begged to give notice that he would move the rescinding of the resolution on the books with reference to this question. Mr Thos. Taylor said he thought that if they could afford to pay for placing seats on the com- mon they surely might accede to the wishes of the deputation. Councillor Roberts What Mr Rowlands said is true. There w,,s a tacit understanding, but in the face of the strong objection entet taiiiel in the neighbourhood in which I live towards the main- tenance of the clock I could not feel justified in going against public opinion. I have to be sub- ject to poblic opinion as long as I sit at this Board. If the voice of the public is taken in an inexpensive form, and if it was found to be in favour of the maintenance of the clock I would be quite prepared to give way. The Clerk Of what advantage is the Common to the Hafod people ? Mr W. W. Phillips: I have objected to that matter all through. Mr Leyshon As a representative of the Graig Ward I have nothing to say. I have not broached the subject there. They tell me that I have a clock good enough for the Graig Ward. It keeps good time and I go to the expense of re- pairing and winding that clock. I am of the same opinion as Mr Rowlands, although I would be quite willing to subscribe towards maintaining the clock and most of my constituents would do the same. Mr Hague: I quite agree with Mr Leyshon. I have not heard one voice raised against maintain- ing the clock. THE DWELLINGS OF THE POOR ON THE GRAIG. A letter was read from Mr E. B. Reece, coroner of the Cardiff district, intimating that at an in- quest recently held on the body of a hawker who met with his death accidentally on the Graig, the jury had requested him to write to the Board call- ing their attention to the insanitary condition of the dwellings at Llanganna. Councillor Roberts stated that according to the newspaper reports it was announced at the in- quest that the dwellings had been reported to the Board by the medical offiser and the late superin- tendent of police. The Clerk: I don't think that was so. Councillor Roberts said he had no personal re- collection of the reports having been presented. If the medical officer drew the attention of the Board to the matter, he should like to know why it not been taken up. -The strictures of the jury on the Board were very severe. Mr Leyshon said he had lived on the Graig for 20 years. Some years ago a committee of the Board visited the house in question and houses in the vicinity. It was mentioaed at the time by the committee that the houses were rather crowded and some closets were recommended. It was asked in a newspaper in the previous week what the name of the member who lived near those houses was, and whether he had any interest in the property. He was the member referred to and he might say that he had no interest what- ever in the property. At the time when they visited the houses in question the committee felt that they could not condemn them at all, but the other houses were condemned and brought before the notice of the magistrates. The Clerk Those were the only houses I ever remember being condemned. Mr Leyshon remarked that he had asked the inspector about the sanitary condition of those houses and he had said there were many far worse. The step3 leading to the back of the pre- mises were not dangerous. They bad steps else- where far mere dangerous than those. He could assure them that the houses were fit for persons of the lalouring class to live in. They were kept clean. The house in which the man who met his death onl > consisted of one room it was true, and there were a few steps leading up to it. But the room was kept clean, and was fit for any old man be live in. The Clerk: Are the steps private property ? Mr Leyshon: Yes. The houses are fit for persons to live in. After some further discussion it was agreed that the medical oScer and the ex-superiniend- ent should be asked to attend the next Board meeting and give particulars as to the date and character of the reports submitted by them. The clerk: If the steps are private property we cannot interfere with them. THE PROPOSED BERW BRIDGE. A letter was read from Mr Crawshay's secretary asking the Board to complete the agreement with reference to this bridge. The clerk said there was no agreement, and that there ha i been nothing further than correspond- ence between Mr t. rawshay and the Board. M r D. Rowlands: There was a committee there last week, and we decided to recommend to the Board that a footbridge should I e erected either on or above the old trough. Councillor Roberts: That is hardly correct. We came to the conclusion to ask Mr Harwood to meet the surveyor before anything further was done. Mr D. Rowlands: But we were agreed about the footbridge. Mr Thomas Taylor: Mr Passett was here yesterday, and he said he was prepared to give £ o0 towards a footbridge, and more if a carriage bridge was erected. Mr D. Rowlands In that case would it not be well to write to Mr v_'rawsl:ay and tell him what &r Bassett has consented to do. The matter was left in the hands of the clerk. URINALS. A letter was read from the Pontypridd Water M'orks Company, stating that they contemplated making an addition to the amount charged for water supplied Lo the Board's urinals. The chairman remarked that the urinal under the Taff Vale Bridge was a disgrace to the neigh- bourhood. I:> It was agreed that the clerk should write to the Company and inform them that the Board were already paying enough for what they had. THE RHONDDA tiOAD. The Roads and Bridges Committee wrote the Beard requesting that the plans of the proposed improvement < f this road should be submitted to them. Mr Peter Gowan proposed that the Public Works Committee accompany the surveyor and assist hLn in preparing the plans. THE STANDINGS ON THE TUMBLE. A letter was read from Messrs ilichards and Bloss complaining of the obstruction caused by standings on the tramway near the, umble. Councillor Roberts I don't, wonder that they complain The place is so occupied by stalls and standings on certain days that people who use the tramroad find it difficult to get through them. Mr James: What proceedings would we have to take. The clerk: Summon them for obstructing the highway. Councillor Roberts: I bfg to move that the necessary steps be taken to put a stop to these obstructions. Agreed to. PONTYPRIDD IMPROVEMENTS COMPANY, LIMITED. A letter was read from the Local Government Board intimating that they had received a schedule setting forth the particulars of the public improvements scheme of the above Com- pany for providing dwellings for persons of the labouring classes at Rhondda. Road and Mill-st. A ocal Government Board inquiry would be held as soon as their inspector cculd find it conven- ient to v,sit i ontypridd. INSPECTOR OF LODGING HOUSES. Superintendent Evan Jones applied for the appointment of Inspector of lodging houses ren- dered vacant by the resignation of the Jate Supt. Mr Matthews. On the proposition of Mr Phillips, seconded by Mr Taylor, it was decided to ccnfer the appoint- ment upon iiir Jones. TJE FIRE BRIGADE. Mr E. W. Fees, the hon. sec. of the Pontypridd Volunteer Fire Brigade wrote submitting for the perusal of the Board a form Of advertisement drawn up for tl e appliances required. It was decided to ask the Brigide to rndertake the advertising and submit tho tenders received to the Board. THE MAIN SEWERAGE. The chairman said that at the last meeting of the Joint Sewerage Committee at Cardiff, Mr Chatterton intimated that he would like very much if the members of the two Board could make it convenient to inspect the sewer from one end to the other, and if they did so, he would be very pleased to entertain them to a quiet dinner at Cardiff. The date of the proposed visit would be duly communicated to them. APPLICATION FOR AL LICBNSE. An application was received fro.* Mr. Neakes, Star Theatre, Llanelly, for a license empowering him to produce stage plays on the space at the back of the Butcher's Arms, Pontypridd. The application not having been couatersigned by two members of the Board, it should stand over until the next meeting. THS FORTHCOMING ELBCTION. A resolution was passed empowering the return- ing Officer to employ whatever clerks were neces- sary to conduct the forthcoming election. THE PROPOSED PUBLIC SLAUGHTER HOUSE. Mr. Leysbon reported the result !of the tenr made by the Committee in search of sites suitable for the proposed public slaughter house. They bad failed to find any p!ace they could recommend, and the question of site was allowed to stand over. The Committee also visited Mr. Treaohard's tagh t er house, and pointed out several alterations necessary in their opinion. Mr. Taylor said he still contended that a public slaughter house was necessary, and he pointed out that if they waited for the progress of the town, they would not get a site for the establishment at all. Mr. Trenchard's slaughter house was not suitable at all, because the offals were boiled in toe place where the blasts were killed. He had understood from Mr. L" shra that the Market's Company had power to build a slaughter house. Mr. Leyshon said he had since ascertained that the Market Company had no more power to establish a slaughter house than a private com- pany. Mr. Rowlands Supposing we leave the matter for a month to further consider it. Mr. Taylor. A public slaughter house would be a great benefit. Mr. Hague: I dont think it would be as lproflt. able as we imagine. The matter stood over. The other business was of minor importance,
Notes from Tongwynlais, Tafg…
Notes from Tongwynlais, Tafg Well, and Nantgarw. (BY CADNAW Y CASTELL COCH). Some little time ago, :we had oooasioa to refer in filial and affectionate terms to Mr. Wm. James,' Taffs Well, as the father of the Walnut Tree pas- senger family, and that, as we said, because he bad sat longer than any other member. We refer to him now as we understand be has travelled between Walnut Tree and Cardiff to the recent competition of a full quarter of a century, and are glad to congratulate him on the ocoasion of his taking up his twenty-sixth yearly paal. He looka remarkably well, and many will join in wishing him a happy extsnbion of life, for at least another quarter of a century. A meriy heart doeth good like a med- icine" said the wisest of men, an Mr. James evidently agrees with him, for no one has contrib- uted more than he to the production of that harm- less meriiment amongst the passengers which is mutually conducive to the relaxation of nervous tension after the day of anxious tail. We believe that Mr. James, and the Caduaw, and Balzao are agreed that A churl is he, whoe'er he 16e, Who'd banish harmless pleasure; When work is done, in mirth and fun, Lat all enjoy their leisure*" Mr Holdeu, Surveyor to the Llandaff Highway Board has surprised us by an extraordinary exercise for virtuous generosity. fHe has got some abtebodied man to put the Steps in order, and paid hicn tor doin ? so. Toey have been in a dan. geruus condition for a long while. We hear the Canon has recently bal a great trial. After comiog all the way from Fenygarn to meet the train on a Sabboth morning, he found the boat was fint k. He had to go round the lower bridge. It was feared that the disappointment would have set fire to the powder. If the boat were utterly destroyed it would matter little. The danger was not to ,the boat, but to Pontyoadnaw. Had the C mon gone off so near it, the pillars might have fallen with a erssh. Mr. Davies is shortly going on a lecturing tour re Temperance. I do not say when nor where for when it comes off, you wi'l donbtless here the firing from afar. On Thursday, March 5th, oame off the Plough- ing Mateo cn Pentwyn farm, Pentyroh. Next week we may have a word more 1i0 say respecting it Oa Monday, March ZQa, as was expected a very enjoyable tt-m party was held at Nantgarw. Iu the evening, toe Rev. C. Tewelfryn Thomas de- livered Ha leoturethe "Poet-preachers of his acquaintance." In the chair was the Rev. J. Davies, Bronllwyn. Mr. Thomas' maiden effort in iectaring was made under rather unfavourable conditions, as he was suffering from a bad cold. He, bo, ever, suae el ^d in making his lecture a splendid ^ucces?, and those who were present felt highly pleased, and expreasad their satisfaction with the happy chm,. x of the day's proceedings. The meaiing was well attended The ptoceeds lire to be devotsd to the making of atfS in the place of (jti;e in the neighbourhood of Nantgarw. There is sonethfog very suggestive in the kind of gate selected—the kissing gate The la iies are evidently at tho bottom 1 f th s. A very suocefcsfnl Concert has just been held at Beihesdi, Tongwynlais. Tae proceeds ate to go towards the getting up of a brass bllod. Eos-y- Gal h invited his songs with the usual over- whelming volume of his voice, and was well i eceivet. We hear Mr. Leek and daughter pl». ed a rominent part. Saturday evenir g wae the time -ippoitt'od by the Cardiff O. m nrodorioo Society and other societies for oeieorating St. David's Day, and no oelebrajtion sacred to the mumory of our pszr, n saint would iave any va.ue ap-rt from the presence of the''Leek "in some for ii or otner. The conceit at Bethesda was held on the same etenrig, and some would doubtlese ihink h%t the s lection of artistes of that name lDdioited a desire on the part of Tongwyul.is peopl* to do hrnonr to the meu ory of one of th« worihiest of our ancestors Personally, I WJUIC r-it&er thick the appointment rested solely on tht, nerits of the artistes rather than upon borrowed lisfht v hich oomes t ) some from fpr xi uity to the ustre of a great name
DEATH OF COUBTl COMLLOR THE…
DEATH OF COUBTl COMLLOR THE ItV. J S. EDWARDS, THEOfilT. On Tuesday morning the Rev J. S. Edwards, Congregational minister, Treorky, expired at his residence in Herbert-street, Treorky. It appears that some nine days or a fortnight ago the deceased contracted a cold while taking a walk, which resulted in inflammation of tha iangs sett- ing in. tie had been in the place for a number of years, and was popular with all classes. He was a--iaieinber of the Gla. nor an County Council and of the Ystradyfodwg School l oan), and a very ardent advocate of temperance. He leaves a widow to mourn his death.
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Interesting Presentation to…
Interesting Presentation to Mr Idris Williams,, or Porth. On Monday afternoon, at Sardis Vestry, Ponty- pridd, an interesting presentation was made to Mr Idris Williams, of Porth, by the Pontypridd district of Ivorites, in recognition of his services as seoretary during the last 18 years. Mr David Williams presided and Mr John Jones occupied the vice-chair. The ohairman, having explained the object of the meeting, and spoken in highly eulogistic terroR of Mr Williams. several tettets of apology for non- attendance were read, among them being one from Mr Alfred Thomas, M.P. Mr Thomas wrote to say that he regretted very much that he was pre- cluded from having the pleasure of being present that day. The long and splendid services ren- dered by Mr Idris Williams made him a worthy recipient of any honour his brethren could confer upon him, and he (the writer) was glad that the Pontypridd district of Ivorites bad the wisdom to make the presentation at a time when Mr Williams might have many years before him to enjoy the gifts. He (Mr Thomas) hoped Mr Williams would be long spared to help his follow-creatures. and to put into practice the golden precept, Do unto others as you would have others do to you." (Applause). Mr John Williams having rendered a Welsh song in admirable style, the chairman called upon Mr John Davies (loan), who addressed the meet- ing at some length. Mr R. A. Lewis (Bristol and West of England Bank) followed, and remarked that although he had not had the pleasure of an intimate acquaint- ance with Mr Idris Williams, he knew sufficient of him to admire his admirable qualities. (Ap. plause). Mr Williams had for many years taken an active and prominent interest in the district, and he exercised a powerful interest in their midst. A man could exert his influenoe either for good or for evil, but he was proud to say Mr Williams bad always been on the Bide of what was good. Applause). As the address so admirably ex- pressed it, he was not a district, but a national man—(applause)—and he hoped he would long be spared to enjoy the good opinion of his fellow men (Hear, bear). Mr Gwyngyll Hughes then presented Mr Williams with an illuminated and framed address, and in doing so extolled the many virtues of the recipient. The address, which was composed by Mr Hughes and execcted by Mr L. D. Roberts, Trealaw, ran as follows:— Mr John Jones was next oalled upon to present an enlarged photographic portrai4 supplied by F eke, photographer, Cardiff, and subsequently Mr D. V. Thomas handed orer to Mr Williams a pair of oostly gold rimmed spectables, purchased of Mr Markus Ruf, jeweller, Porth. A well-composed penillion were read by M, Morgan Rees (Merfyn), and complimentary ad- dresses were delivered by Mr William Howell and Mr Mills (Tafonwy). Mr Williams, who, upon rising to respond was, loudly cheered, addressed the meeting in Welsh as fellows:— ANERCHIAD Cyflwynedig i Mr Idris Williams, Porth, gan Ddos- barth Pontypridd, o Wir Iforiaid Undeb Dewi Sant. Anwyl Syr, a Brawd Iforaidd,— Yr ydym ni, fel pwyllgor detholedig, yn dymuno datgan ein teimlad da tnag atoch, a'n beamygedd di- ffnant o honocb fel un sydd wedi gwasauaetha y Dosbarth achod o Wir Iforiaid, yn y swydd bwysig o Ysgrifenydd am yr ysbaid maith o ddeuaaw mlynedd. Ynyatody cyfryw amser tnae y Dosbarth wrdi cynydda yn fawr, a lluaws oGyfrinfaoedd newyddion wedi eu nagor ynddo, a rhif ei aelodaa yn ages gymaint arall. Ar yr adeg hon, panyr ydych yn rhoddi i fyny eich swydd, y mae ei aelodau uwchlaw dwy til o nifer, ac y mae yn werth deg mil o bunaa. Trwy eich cyfarwyddyd chwi chwyddwyd Trysorfa Angladdol y Dosbarth nes y mae ya awr uwchlaw tri chant o bunaa. Yn sier, ma.e rhaa dda o'r Hwydd- iant hwn i'w briodoli i'ch ffyddlendeb a'ch medr, a.c i'ch gofal mewn modd arbenig o'r Trysorfeydd. Darfu i chwi hefyd ofalu cofrestru y Doabarth yu brydlon yn unol a gofynion Deddf y Cymdeithasaa Dyngatol, 1875 800 1876, er rhaddi mautais i holl Gyfrinfaoedd y Dosbarth i gofrestru o dan y Ddeddf bresenol. Hefyd, Syr, addefwn eich bod yn meddu ar dalentau dysglaer; yr ydych fel Saal yn mhiith y proff wydi-yn hwy o'ch ysgwyddan i fyny nalc)a brodyr oil, oblegyd tystiolaeth rhai o brif enwogion yr Ordd ydyw eich bod yn awdurdod cyfreithioi yu myag y frawdoliaetb, yn ymresymwr cadarn a di- drai. Ac yn mhellach, Syr, yn Nghynadledd Llandeilo, 1886, pan yr oedd an,-hydfod pwysig wedi codi yn yr Undeb, chwychwi o blith yr holl fredyr a ddetholwyd i fed yn gyflafareddwr rhwng y pleidiaa, a thrwy eich hynawsedd a'ch doethineb baoch yn foddion i dawelu y pleidiau, ac i ddwyn heddwcb parhaol i'r Undeb; ac yr ydym fel Dosbarth yn ymfalchio yooch fel brawd Iforaidd galluog yn ein plith. Goddefwoh i ni ebo eich llootyfarch am y modd rbagorol yr ydyah wedi cyflawui yr amryw swvddi pwysig yr etholwyd chwi iddynt, megys aelo'd o Fwrdd Ysgol plwyf Llanwyno am ddeuddegmlynedd, o'r hwn Fwrdd yr ydych er ys rhai blynyddau yn is- gadeirydd; aelod o Fwrdd Ciaddu Llanwyno, Llan- trisant, ac Ystradyfodwg o'i wychwyniad; ac hefyd awyddog cyfrifol 0 dau Fwrdd tiwarcheidwaid Pontypridd. Yu iih liacb, cydna.byddwn eich bod yn bregethwr dylanwadol a duwinydd treiddgar; yn ddarlithiwr hyawdl, a rhyddfrydwr trwyadl, ac yn meddu ar gymeriad pnr a difrychealyd; mewn gair, nid dyn enwad neu blaid ydych. ond dyn cenedl. Yn addurn ar y cwbl, yatyriwn deithi hawddgar ac enillfawr eich natur foesel, eich ysbryd gostyugedig, eich calon ynhes. eich teimlad brawdol. a'ah ym- ddygiad anhanangar, y rhai sydd wedi enill i chwi safle uchel yn syniad a serch eioh cyfeillion, a chylch eanggeiih adnabyddiaetb, ac mewn modd arbenig felly yn macn a serch y Gwir Iforiaid. Ac yn awr, Syr, er datgan eiu parch tuag atoch mewn modd sylweddol, yr ydym ya cyflwyuo i chwi Aaerchiad Lliwiedip, yn n4hyda darlun prydferth o honoch, ac hefyd dryehwydrau, y rhai a iyddant yn foddion effeithiol i drosglwyddo eich coffadwnaetb i genedlaethau a ddel, ac yn bro&on egliu o'r aeiyllfa oarchus ac anrhydeddna a gyrhaeddasoch trwy eich gwasanaeth a'ch ffyddlondeo yu mhiith eich brodyr. a chylohoedd.pwysig ereiil. "Bydd eich coffadwr- a3th yn aros, ac wedi i chwi farw yu llefaru eto." Yu wr, Syr, wrth dertynu eiu nanerchiad hwn, teimlwn yn ymwybodol nad ydyw yr arddangosion hyn yn agos gytartal ,eh baeddiant; ond gailtvneich. sicrhaa eu bod yn gynyrchion egwydaor bur a theiiulad diragrith, ac fel y cyfryw y dymaneni ichwi eu derbyn. Ac yn ychwanegol, bydded i Drefnwr Mawr amgylchiadau dynion eich bendithio chwi a'r tenlu oil, ac estyn i chwi hir oes i fwynhauyr anrheg- ion by-jhain hyu, ae-i fod o wasanaeth pellach i Iforiaeth, ac mewn modd arbenig i lanw y saiieoedd, pwysig y'ch gosodwyd ynddynt, ac i ddyrchatu eich Iaith, eich Gwlad, a'ch CeuedJ, ac yu b. luf 011 ifod yn ogoniant i Dduw. Ydym, anwyl Frawd, yu rhwymau Iforiaeth, Dros y Dosbarth, DAVID WILLIAMS, IJwydd. JOHN JOKES, Ia-Jywydd. R. GWYNGYLL HUGHES, Trysorydd. MORGAN MORGAN, Ytgrifenydd, Mu. CADEIRYDD,—Wu i ddim beth i'w ddweyd heddyw. Canmol dych wedi wneud o'r dechren. O'r braidd yr wyt yn gallu creda-mai am danaf fl yr ydych wedi bod yn llefaru..hid wyt erioed wedi gallu dal llawer o ganmol, ac, yc wir, drwy drugar- edd, byd y gwn i, nid llawer oganmol sydd wedi bod arnaf erioed. Gwyr ilawer o honoch chwi sydd yrod. wedi arfer mynychu cyfarfodydd yr adransut ygallaf oefyil yo wyneb tipyn o ddwrdiaaau. Cefais ycbydig o liyny geoveli-se nid heb bo.eddll-yn ystod tymor fy swyddogaeth. Gallaf ddal path lei hyny yn weddoi dda; ond dal saumoliaeth nis medraf. Fel y ^wyddoch, bu rn yn ysgrifenydd i'r Adrauamyn ago,, ugaiu mlynedd; ac y mae tafia cipdrem yn ol yuo, i'r s^orphenol pell, yn peri i mi ofyn lei hwnw gynt, Y tadau, pa le maent hwy ? Mats torf fawr wedi hano, end drwy drugaredd, y mae amryw yn aros hyd yr awr hon o'r brodyr oeddynt, ac ydynt, wedi parhau i fod yu ffyddlon i'r Urdd lmiaidd. Dichon y caniateweh i mi heddyw i roi cryuodeb byr o'r hyn ydym wedi ei wneud yn yetod yr ugain mlynedd diweddaf ftl Adran neu Ddosbarlh o'r Urdd Iforaidd. Cwyuir ilawer am y dosbarth gweithiol nad ydynt ddim yu ddigon darbodus, Ac. Y mae, yu ddiao, lawer rby fach o ddarood mewu Uwyddiaut ar gyfer aiiwyddiant, mewn iechyd ar gyfer afiecbyd, mewn J ilawnder ar pyier tlcdi, &e. Oud, yu sicr, mae daa wyueb i'r ddulen hon lei pob daleu arall, a digon cebyg uad oes necnawr o honochxhwi a'r dirnadaeth lleiat o'r byu wneir gan weithwyr yn y cyleiriadau < '0"- hyn. Dichon y byddai ychydig eglorhad neu adrodd- i.d o'r hyn wnaed gan adran Pontypridd o Wir Ifor- isid o Mehefin 1870 byd Mebefin 1890 yn foddion i agor Uygaid ambell un sydd yn cwyno ar wastra £ f y dosbarth gweithiol i weled fod yn ein plith rhywbeth heblaw gwastraff hefyd. A wnaiff rai o honoch gynyg at ddweyd swm yr arian gyfranwyd genym yn yr ugain mlynedd diweddaf at gynorthwyo ein gilvdd mewn amgylcbiadau o gladda brawd neu chwaer, oblegyd hyny yn benaf ydyw amcan ein trysorfa adranol ? Talwyd i'r drysorfa hon o Mehefin 1870 i Mehefin 1890 X5,404, a hyny gan weithwyr yn unig perthynol i un Adran mewn un Urdd, a hono nid y lluosocaf o'r Urddan, ond dichon yn cynrychioli gweithwyr fJymra llawn cystal a neb o honynt. Tal- wyd allan atgladdu brodyr £ 3,594; gwragedd brodyr, XI,574 cyfanswm, £ 5,168. Rhif y Cyfrinfaoedd yn 1870, 24; yn 1890. 30. Rhif yr aelodan yn 1870, 1,277; yn 1890, 2,067; aelodau ar gyfartaledd yn ystod yr ugam mlynedd, 1,672. Talwyd ar gyfartaledd i'r drysorfa, £ 207 4s. bob blwyddyn; talwyd allan ar gyfartaledd—brodyr. 9176 15s.; gwragedd, X78 14s.; cyfanawm blynyddol, 9558 8s. Talwyd i fewn ar gvtartaledd gan bob aelod bob blwyddyn 3s., ac yn agos i dair ceiniog er darbod ar gyfer ciaddu, a'r trafferthion cysylltiedig a hyny. Yr oedd gan yr Adran mown Haw ya 1870 X173 1a. 3c.; enillwyd yn ystod yr amser yna, £236, cyfanswm, X409 Is. 3c. Yr oedd gan yr Adran £<111 3s. 3e. mewullawyn Mehefin 1890, nen X2 2s. dros ben at y drysorfa dreuliol. Dyna rough sketch, fel y dywedir, o'n gweithrediadau fel Adran yn ystod ugain mlynedd fy ysgrifeuydd- iaeth, Gwnaed at y peth mawr hwn luaws o casgl- iadau er cynortnwyo brodyr mewn amgylchiadan cyfyng. Mae gwedd arell i'n gweithrediadau. Cymerer y ddarbodaeth sydd yn ein plith ar gyfer clefydau, &c. Y swm misol delir gan bob aeloa at hyn ydyw, Is. 10c., neu Xl 33. 10c. yn flynyddol. Gwna hyny y swm o JE153 5s. 4o. bob mis gan yr Adran, neu 91,992 98. 4c yn flynyddol, nea X39,849 6s. 8c. yn ystod yr again mlynedd diweddaf. A oes rai o honoch all ddweyd faint y eysnr ydym wedi roi mown amgylchiadau trallodus? Ar fwrdd pa sawl amddifad yr ydym wedi goeod ymborth ? Claddwyd 449 o frodyr a 197 o wragedd, a roddwyd 98 at gladdu pob an 0 honynt. Faint o gysur rodd wyd iddynt ? Y nefoedd yn unig a wyr. Ond mae gwedd arall y dylem edrych ami, sef yn mha fath leoedd y cynelir y clybiau hyn ? Wel. er ein gofid a'D cywilydd, o'r 30am un yn nnig sydd heb fod yn y tafarndai. Telir 1-12 yn ychwanegol, non Ie. am bob fiwllt, am yr ystafell fel y dywedir, hyny yw, am ddiodydd meddwol. Talwyd felly X3,321 yn uniongyrchol gan Adran Pontypridd am ddiodydd meddwol. Talwyd fellyo fawn X273 am gwrw i'r hyn a dalwyd at gladdo brodyr, a £1,747 yn fwy nag a dalwyd at gladda gwragedd. The usual vote of thanks, and the singing of "Hen Wlad fy Niiadau" (led by Mr John Williams), oonolnded a most pleasant meeting.
TNTEMPLRA JCE IN IRE RHONDDA.…
TNTEMPLRA JCE IN IRE RHONDDA. IMPORTANT CONFEiiJJNCE AT PORTH. An influential and representative conference of ministers and laymen of all denominations was held on Monday afternoon a the alem Baptist Chapel, Porth, to consider what steps should be taken in view of the alarming increase of drunken- ness in the Pontypridd and Rhondda district. The conference had been convened by circular signed by 91 ministers of all sects including the Church of England, copies of which were sent to all churches in the district. The Rev W. Jones, Ton, was elected to the chair, and the Rev Hugh Jones, Ffrwdamos, was appointed secretary. Others present included the Hevs W. Morris (B.), Treorky; E. Thomas (C.), Cymmer; Lewis Jones (M.), Pentre; E. Roberts (C.). Ystrad —Evans (C.), Gilfach Goch O. H. Hughes (C.), Tylorstown; Jones (B.), Pentre; W. 1. Morris (C.), Pontypridd; M Williams (M.) Cilfynydd; Jones (C.), Ty- newydd; E. Jenkyn (C.), Llwynpia; 0 Owens (B.), Porth; — Davies (B.), Ton, tfce. A letter apologis- ing for non-attendance was read from the Rev H. Pritchard (W.), Ferndale. The Rev Lewis Jones, Pentre, proposed, and Mr Howell John, colliery manager, seconded:— Th.Lt this conference deeply regrets to learn, from the fact that many shops at present in addition to thg numerous licensed pablic-houaes,carry on an exten- sive traffic in intoxicating drinks, that drinking habits have immensely increased of late in the dist il, and that unless something effectual is done to check the enemy that so rapidly undermines morality and religion, it is evident that the rising generation will be made very indifferent concerning its spiritual and temporal welfare. This was supported by the Rev E. Thomas, Cymmer and carried with unanimity. The Rev Jones, Tynewydd, next proposed- That this conference earnestly requests all churches in this district to make an anasal effort these days to oppose the enemy that assumes such a threatening aspect, and by so doing to follow the examples given in Scripture, of Gjd's peoplj having recourse to extra- ordinary measures when in the face of special dangers from their enimes. Alderman J. Jones Griffith, Penygraig, seconded, and remarked that if the churches only did their duty in this respect they could, in a short time, considerably lessen the evil. Helrferred to the enormous quantities of beer said in casks at grocery establishments, and instanced a case in the Rhondda where one grocer had sold 10 tuns of beer in casks. He rejoiced at the recent decision of the stipendiary that grocers selling beer in this manner must close their shops at the same time as other publicans—(hear, hear)—and hoped that the change which had recently come over the mag- istra;as in respect to the drink traffic would be long continued. The motion was agreed to. On the motion of the Rev W. 1. Morris, Ponty pridd, seconded by Mr W. Williams, Meton, Porth, and supported by the Rev H. Jones, Ffrwdamos, it was resolved:- That in order to give practical form to our efforts against the enemy, the drink, this meeting recom- mends that local committees should be formed throughout the district to unite the Pontypridd and Rhondda Valley Tfmperauce Defence League so as to make that body a. greater power for good, and to attain its objects with greater efficiency in the dis- trict. In the course of his remarks the Rev W. 1. Morris referred to "Cosmos's" suggestion that the temperance party should provide counter-attract- ions to public-houses. Well, this was a good idea, no doubt, but the temperance party had a deal of work to do in the churches before they could be in a position to take such a course. "Cosmos" wai undoubtedly a high authority on all matters relat- ing to field sports and racing, but when he spoke of temperance he dealt with a subject of which he was completely ignorant. (Hear, hear and laugh- ter. Subsequently it was decided to petition the House of Commons in favour of the Liqacr Traffic Local Veto (A ales) Bill, and a resolution was passed urging the members for the Rhondda, South and East Glamorgan Divisions to attend and vote in favour of the bill on the 8th inst. In the evening a largely attended public meet- ing was held, when addresses were belivered by the Revs — Davies, Ton, — Evans, Gilfach Goch, Alderman J. Jones-Griffiths, and others.
NEW CHAPEL FOR BLAEICLYDICH,…
NEW CHAPEL FOR BLAEICLYDICH, KHOtlUDi. On Sunday and Monday, March 1st and 2nd, Libanus Welsh Calvinistic Methsdist Chapel was opened for religious services. The ifevs D. Phillips, Swansea W..loh Bridgend Dr Cynhafal lones, Llanidloes; and Lewis Lewis, Llwynpia, o;liciated. Owing to the annual meet- ing of the Independents at Clydach Vale, it was feared tll&t the attendance would be scanty, but on Sunday afternoon it was far beyond the seat- ing capacity of then w edifice. Libanus is an offshoot of Bethania, Llwynpia. The first Sun- day in January last 96 members left the mother church to hold services in the vestry, which was then completed. When ti e opening services teok place on Sunday the number of members totalled 145. The cost incurred in the erection of the chapel reaches £ 1,3,00, and at the close of Monday night's service Mr William Evsuts* Phe senior deacon, announced the gratifyingiapt that 1650 of this debt would be paid off as the result of the colloctions. The building is a beautiful specimen of archituctural skill. It was carried out from the plans and specification prepared by Mr it. S. Griffiths, architect, Blaeuciydacb. rhe contractor was Mr D. Jones, Treforest. The officiating minister paid a high tribute to the internal arrangements, the aocoustics being all that could be desired. cc 11'
RHONDDA VALLEY NOTES.\
RHONDDA VALLEY NOTES. [BY OBSERVER.] They say drunkenness is on the increase inr this Valley. Many women are reported faulty in this respect. Several are seen daily under the influence of alcohol on public streets, and also entering and leaving public houses without a sign of shame apparent on their visages. When in receipt of the earnings by the sweat of their brows, great unpleasantness is said to occur between heads of families. This is attributed to want of the money squandered for drink. Sad tales, indeed, emanate from this evil praotice. The discomfort that arises from excessive drink- ing is beyond conception. Strenuous efforts are needed to repress it, and the sooner the better. An influential meeting composed of ministers &c., will be held shortly with a view of restrain- ing the sale of intoxicants by way of small casks &c. It is felt that a great evil has been caused thereby. Many people cannot, or rather do not wished to try to stamp out the craving for beer that inebriates. It appears this is encouraged by the fact that alcohol is placed so easily within their reach. It is a well-known fact that it is conveyed to their houses in small cask, and in bottles con- taining liquors. The officers of the law are on the alert to check the selling of any intoxicants after 11 p.m. In this respect those holding out- door licenses should be on the same level as the publicans, namely, by being compelled to abide by the law like those who hold public-house licenses. Is is believed that much greater harm is done by the licenses allowed to grocers, Ac than by the influence of those granted to publioans. A tradesman remarked the other day that it was much easier to induce many to clear their debts just when the ooal trade revived than at present. Of late they seem to be more careless, their sole motive to roam about the country without any business whatever. When they are asked to square up the account they are unable to do so before next pay. We cannot speak too strongly against this course, because their actions are unworthy ot their existence. Good times should cheer the heart. Instead of this it causes many to feel a heavy sorrow, owing to over- confidence reposed in persons who appeared to be of honest disposition. At a certain iodging house the Sabbath is, we are glad to note, a day of observation by the family and the "travellers." They indulge in singing suitable hymns, and this is accompanied with (not altogether unmelodios sounds) on the concertina. The sacred day is thus observed by several at the place under notice. This has been the subject of comment, and not, as may be guessed,i unsatisfactorily, when all the circum- stances are viewed with the necessary indulgence. Should the Taff Vale Company kindly insert on all the tickets available to and from Ystrad viz Pentre and Ystratl," it is felt the innovation would prove a convenience. Many strangers are confused by having "Ystrad" only printed on their tickets. They have no choice M a conse- quence but to ask the question,—" Where is Pentre, then?" The wording of "Tonypandy and Llwynpia ""on the tickets for those localities have proved a boon, for the perplexity exper- ienced for many years thereat has been removed by adopting the wish of the many that frequented the places named. The case in point is equally applicable to Ystrad. Hence it is hoped a eemedv will soon be effected. Years ago great difficulty was experienced in getting candles. Working people could not afford to buy them. However, they were bound to secure light, for they were unable to follow their household duties, &c., after sunset. They devised a scheme which is truly scientific. They bought a few pounds of suet, and this was boiled, and then, after cooling down a little, was placed on a square board. This having been done, a wick (made of smooth linen) was rolled in theaaet and thus made to the shape of a candle. In a few hours the lit de cottages would be lighted, and every facility to work 01 read a book afforded thereby. It appears the old people had to con- trive a deal to secure some sort of oomfort. Not withstanding, however, the many obstacles they had to surmount, they passed their days much happier than many who have everything of advantage for their, convenience. f In years gone bye workmen had to walk three and four miles, and in some instances more, every v&fctend to their various, callings. They had to be at the pit's mouth at an early hour, and despite being drenched to the skin they were found at their post in due time. The majority now-a-days reside within a stone throw, comparatively speaking, to the collieries they are engaged at. However, such opportunity being available, many are unable to reach in time to secure thedr lamps to work in the interior of the workings. They are often refused a day's the workings. They are often refused a day's work for want of punctuality. This winter has caused many to lay in their graves. The sharp frost and the snow which covered the earth for such a time were unusual in their effects upon weak persons especially.' We used to be amused at having an occasional chat with old people who earned their livelihood by selling ballads &c. They are, we believe, been numbered with the majority, for we have not seen or heard anything of them for considerable tjme. We know of one eccentric character that hatched, viz., Tom Sayers," as he was fa miliary called, at Ystrad. He was the best we heard singing -Where is my wandering boy to-night9" Many of .these unfortunates have been well- educated, but errors in their career have reduced them to a low rank in life thereby.
Y GOLOFN GYMKAEG.
Y GOLOFN GYMKAEG. PONTYPKIDD. GWYI DEWI SANT.—NOS Lun, yr eilfed Tnb afm-rjrWxr Kyfeilh°n mewn ystafell oedd wedi ei pharotoi yn NgweBty'r Delyn Gymreitr, er dathlu £ G' R?eh £ °; h0Q' mhlit* 7 rhai yr oedd W W Hl!lkn°n7; Thomai8 Rees- Mat hon wy, ac'ereill 3' Abrah*m Williams. ac ereiH. Cafwyd anerchiad dyddorol gan R. G. Hntrhes ar sefydhad yr wyl hon, a'r priodoldefr o'i chynal i fyny Stan y Cymry. Sylwodd hefyd ar y golled a gafodl y geaedl yn ystod yflwyddyn a aeth heibio yn marw- olaetb cynifer o'i phrif feirdd, ae yn arbeiigGlln- ffrwd a'r enwogDewi Wyn. wan- Da genym ddeail fod cyfarfod o'r on natur yn cael ei gynal yr on eryd yn Malatera' Arm Go. beitbiwn erbyn yr wyl nesaf y bydd dealldwriaeth wedi cvmeryd lie yn brydlawn ary mater, ao y bydd prif Gymry Pontypridd yn cydgyfasfod a'u gilydd i'r cenedl ° 8w*rog»eth i'w hiaith, a'a gwlad, a'a Yr Eiddoch, CYMRO. PENADUR. Dernyn o aur y deyrnas-yn dwyn nod Pen Prvdeinig arddas- Odiaethol was cymdeithas, Dow crefydd y cybydd caa. Y CRICYLL. Y Cncyll gwamal ysmala— tqewn twll, 10 min tau y Uecba; Ein dillad hwn a dylla, Ac yn y nos canu was. Glyntaff. D. G. EYANS.
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