The Pontypridd Chronicle and Workman's News

BILLIARDS. AN INTER-TOWN MATCH AT PONTYPRIDD. For some time past well-known amateurs in Cardiff and Pontypridd have been discussing the question of an inter-town match. The opening of a new room at the New Inn Hotel, Ponty- pridd, was made the opportunity for an ootette of Cardiff amateurs to visit the town and oontest eight matches of 250 up each against a similar number of local players. An appreciative 8-udience witnessed the games, which, in six out of the eight cases, were very keeply contested. Eventually victory rested with the Pontypridd «aen, who won six out of the eight games. The their favour will show how ■Keenly the games were contested, for, in a Possible score of 2,000-ei-ht games of 250 each- ftanrHng^0n y W°n by 61 final scores Pontypridd 2.000 Cardlff 1,949 j

THEFT OF IRON SHEETING AT BOD. RINGALLT. THE DEFENDANT FINED j62. At the Yetrad Police-court on Monday-Mr J. Ignatius Williams (stipendiary) presiding — Frederick Appleby, collier, Bodringallt, was charged with stealing 3 pieces of iron sheets, the property of Messrs David Davies, and Sons, proprietors, Bodringallt, between June of last. year and March, 1896. They were valued at lis. 9d. Mr Kenshole, solicitor, Aberdare, prosecuted, I and Mr Jame9 Phillips, solicitor, Pontypridd, defended. Mr Kenshole, in opening the case, said that on Thursday, the 26th inst., P.S. Richards, who was employed on the colliery, went to the back of the defendant's premises, and there saw a fowl's cot. In front of the cot was some corru- gated iron, and the sheets alleged to have been stolen covering the remainder of the cot, but covered over with brattice and cloth. The constable called on the mechanic of the colliery, who identified them as being the property of the company. The defendant, when questioned by the officer about them, said that they had bought them from a man named Thomas. Thomas would be called, and would deny having any transaction with the prisoner. Police Ser- geant Richards was called, and bore out the state- ment of Mr Kenshole. Several witnesses were called denying the offence, but, ultimately, the defendant was fined £2 and costs.

CANTATA PERFORMANCE AT CAER- PHILLY. On Wednesday evening, the 25th ult., the Tony- felin Welsh Baptist Chapel Choir gave a capita rendition of Pearson's charming cantata — Keeping His Promise," under the conductorship of Mr William Watts. Mr W. W. Williams, Board Schools, very kindly took part of reader, a task he performed worthy of his erudition and acumen. Mr John Morgans, Brynhyfryd. with his characteristic kindness, occupied the chair on the occasion. The cantata is founded on the life of "Harry Waters," and is sparkling throughout with thrilling incidents in the civil and military career of the gallant boy who kept his promise to comply with the prayers and wishes of his devout parents. The several choruses in the book were beautifully rendered, the voices harmoniously blending, and very good attention being given to lights and shades. The only solo was sweetly and delicately given by Miss Maria Jane Jones, a young girl with a sweet promising voice. With careful training this young songstress will become a bright shining star in the musical firmament. She sings with great care, paying strict attention to time, and her phrasing is very good, and never attempts to force her upper notes, and keeps ;n good tune. Mrs. Watts and her nephew, Master W. Gibbon, rendered a duet very effectivelv, as was also a quartette by Messrs W. Evans, W. Gibbon, Jordan Davies, and Miss Night. Great credit is due to Mr. Watts for the efficient manner in which the choir acquitted themselves. Mr Robert Young rendered admirable assistance as accompanist on the organ, to defray the debt, on which the concert was made.

SOUTH WALIANS IN JOHANNESBURG. CELEBRATING ST. DAVIDS' DAY. A correspondent writes :-The fourth annual St. David's Day banquet took place at Lang's Hotel, Johannesburg, on the 29th ult, and proved a grand suocess. Upwards of a hundred Welsh- men sat down to an excellent repast, under the presidency of Mr. H. B. Powell, who is a native of Bedlinog, past president of the Cambrian Society, Johannesberg, but is now returning to his native country. The companv included some of the most enthusiastic Welshmen from all parts of the Rand. The room was very tastefully decorated, the Red Dragon taking a very con- spicuous position. A quartette party, consisting of Mr. T. W. Dart (Abercarn), Mr. J. Harvey (Cardiff), Mr. Wm. Edwards (Caerphilly), and Mr. Fred Edwards (Caerphilly), contributed very materially to the harmony and pleasure of the evening's entertainment. After the repast the usual !oval toasts were duly honoured, and the Rev. J. W. Llewelyn gave the toast of the evening. St. David, the Patron Saint of Wales," which was drunk with enthusiasm. He came from St. David's, and within a-sbort distance of the place where St David built his first church. The Rev. D. Drew, a Welshman, also gave" The Land we Live In," and in doing so referred to the criticisms which had been then recently passed on the conduct of the men of Johannesburg, who had been taunted with being cowards. He denied the statement, and mentioned tha.t the rank and file of the men of Johannesburg never heard of the so- mnch-talk-of resolution, He criticised and refuted one by one the statements that Johannesburg was responsible for the incursion of Jameson, and for a conspiracy to annex the Transvaal to the other lands of the Chartered Company, although thp town had suffered a good deal through Jameson's ill-timed invasion. It was only by an international fiction that the country he invaded could be called a friendly country, and this should be known. There was only one man to whom all turned their eyes jnst now, and he was Mr. Joseph Chamberlain. He believed that on Mr Chamberlain's decision the future of South Affrica depended. He believed, also, that the crisis was only beginning, for they had grievances, and they wished for those grievances to be removed. He had heard in his younger days that Mr. Kruger had threatened to yoke insubordinate servants with the span of oxen and whip them into subjection. If Mr. Kruger tried that plan with the people of Johannesburg he might find that the span would turn and gore the driver. "The Mining Industry" and other toasts followed, and during the evening a vote of condolence was passed to Colone; Herbert and family at the loss of so illustrious a supportor of Welsh literature as Lady Llanover. The evening was a very pleasant one, and at times several recitations in Welsh were given by those present. «—■> — "m

YSTRADYFODWG PUPIL-TEACHERS' SCHOOL, PORTH. RESULTS OF LAST SCHOLARSHIP EXAMINATION. THIRTY-THREE PASSED. FIRST CLASS. GIRLS.—Annie Howells, Williamstown Annie M. Davies, Treorky; and Annie Humphreys, Blaenllechau. Boys.-Owen L. Humphreys, Ferndale (with exceptionable credit in Geography). SECOND CLASS. GIRLS.—Katie Rees, Pentre Mattie Davies, Pentre; Eliz. A. Jones, Treorky; Catherine John, Cwm Clydach Eleanor Richards, Gelli Mary J. Jones, Pentre; Mary E. Thomas, Tylorstown; Margaret A. Williams, Penygraig Anne Evans, Trealaw Elizabeth M. Riohards, Penrhiwfer Winnie Williams, Cwm Clydach; Agnes Nolan, Williamstown; Mary A. Davies, Penygraig and Sarah A. Evans, Wattstown, BOYS —Luther Blackwell (with exceptionable credit in History), Tylorstown OwenE. Davies, Tylorstown Lewis Phillips, Cymmer Wm. J. Salter, Trealaw; David J. Martin, Ton and David Davies, Pentre. THIRD CLASS. GIRLS.-M. Phillips, Llwynypia Laura George, Porth C. Morgan, Trealaw; Eliz. Protheroe and Emily Williams, Ferndale Gwen Davies, B! apn h^ndHa; Sirah Jones, Penygraig; and ] El'z J Thomas, Trealaw. BOYS.—G. T. Davies, Dunraven.

Jimmy (after he had fallen into the pond and been rescued): 11 John, we'd better run for home, or we'll catch cold." Johnnie: J Don't you fret about that; ma'll liclc us so, j when we get there, we'll get warm enough." J Papa Johnnie, I heard that you were a I bad boy at school to-day. Did you break » some rule, and the teacher have to whip E you ? Johnnie: II No, papa, I didtft break t any rule, but the teacher, she hit me so » hard that she broke hers." a .I .III! fwiiii iiiv SjMovy boo\-): "Papn. J ''■ Ai" ■» --i'- 1 :< i'. ihoUyli J 10 • <"ii t ivnow much .lentil iiim peix'iiaiiy." Ie YSTRAD DISTRICT COUNCIL. The fortnightly meeting of the Ystrad District Council was held on Friday, Alderman Mathias, r J.P., presiding. There were also present Messrs W. Jones, J. P. Jones, John Thomas, Rhys Grif- fiths, Morris Morris, P. Griffiths, Morgan ) Llewelyn, W. Morgan, Dr Thomas, and the Rev W. Lewis, the clerk (Mr W. H Morgan), the deputy-clerk (Mr Hopkins), and the surveyor (Mr J. Jones).

THE CONDITION OF GILFACH GOCH. Mr W. R. Allen, deputy-clerk of the Glamor- gan County Oouncil, called the attention of the Council to the insanitary condition of the upper part of Gilfach Goch and to the urgent necessity of providing a proper system of drainage, water supply, &c. He also drew the attention of the Council to the unsatisfactory condition of Edmundstown, and urged that the necessary eteps be taken to carry out the required improve- j ments. A deputation consisting of the members of No. 4 Ward were appointed to wait on a similar deputation of thr*Llantrisant Rural Council on the matter. VOTERS' LISTS. Mr W. E. R. Allen, the deputy-clerk of the Glamorgan County Council, wrote in reference to the letter of the Council requesting that the lists of voters for the Ystradyfodwg Urban Dis- trict should be compiled in streets instead of alphabetically. The letter stated that as the Ystradyfodwg Urban District was not co- extensive in any electoral division, or divisions, of a Parliamentary County, it appeared that the County Council had no authority to direct any alteration in the lists of voters as prescribed by the Order of the Council now in force. The Clerk (Mr Morgan) pointed out that the Council's area consisted of parts of the Rhondda, South Glamorgan, and East Glamorgan Divi- sions. He suggested tha.t the matter should be left to himself and the chairman to bring before the Local Government Board Committee of the County Council again. This was agreed to. COMMON LOGGING-HOUSES. A letter was read from the Clerk of the County Council pointing out that proper supervision was required of the common lodging-houses, and the same letter pointed out the necessity of enforcing the registration of houses which were in fact used as common lodging houses. The Clerk informed the Council that a police- inspector had been appointed, and they had done all they possibly could. THE CLOSING OF TY'NYCELYN HOUSES. A letter was read from Messrs D. Evans and Sons, builders and contractors, Penygraig, with reference to the closing of houses in Ty'nycelyn- road, Dinas, promising to give the matter their consideration. BRYNDERWEN WALL, FERNDALE. A communication was received from Messrs D. Davies and Sons (Limited), Ferndale, pro- mising to consider the complaint of the Couucil as to the condition of the wall around Brynder- wen and abutting the highway. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. THE ELECTRIC LIGHTING OF TYLORS I TOWN AND PONTYGWAITH. The Surveyor reported that the Ferndale Brewery Company had written him stating that they were now preparing to put in accumulators, and they would, therefore, be better able to light Tylorstown and Pontygwaith with electricity. The company asked how many lights the Council would now take ? He (the surveyor) reoom- mended that fourteen lights be placed along Llewelyn street and up the main road to the junction of Penrhys-road, and also that four lights be placed on Penrhys-road. He (the sur- veyor) submitted three tenders received for con- structing a surface water drain from Taff-street across Hannah-street to the river, viz., — Mr Edmund George, £ 56 12s; Mr John John, JE48 17s 9d; and Messrs Chas. Jenkins and Sons, JE47 16s. The latter tender was accepted. APPLICATION BY THE MAERDY COLLIERY COMPANY. The Maerdy Colilery Company had communi- cated with the Surveyor with regard to the Council taking over the length of road from the present end of North-terrace, Maerdy, on to the back of Maerdy Colliery, providing the company would put it in proper order, with a footway at each side. The Surveyor remarked that there were no houses built on si her side of this length. The road leads to the house-coal screen of the old Maerdv Pit. The application was refused.

THE ROADS COMMITTEE VISIT PANDY AND NEIGHBOURHOOD. The Roads Committee—consisting of Messrs J. D. Williams, J. Thomas, ond R. S. Griffiths- had met at Penygraig, and had inspected the proposed site for stores near the Dunraven Hotel, Tonypandy, and recommended that the site should be altered so as to be below the fire-hose shed. The committee had inspected Brook- street, Williamstown, and were of the opinion that, owing to the very bad state of the pave- ments, improvement works should be carried out in Ibis street immediately. The committee had also inspected the site of a shed by the Farmers' Arms, Trebanog, and re- commended that it be covered with corrugated iron sheets. The report was adopted. THE POaTH BRIDGE. The Surveyor (replying to Mr T. Griffiths) said that he had not completed the plans of the Porth bridge. The clerk was instructed to write the land- owners in the vicinity for land upon which to erect abutments and ask for contributions, and, further, to make an application for a loan to cover the cost of this improvement. A NEW RATE. A new rate of Is 3d in the £ was issued, which will bring in the sum of £ 22,250.

SHEEP WORRYING AT YSTRAD. A WARNIMG TO DOG OWNERS. At the Ystrad Police-court on Monday—before Mr J. Ignatius Williams (stipendiary) ar.d other magistrates-Thomas Williams, landlord of the Ty'ntyla Arms, Ystrad, claimed £1 5s damages from Wm. Williams, collier, Ystrad, for the loss of a sheep killed by the defendant's dog. Plaintiff said that on the 20th inst., from what he was told, he went to a field near the gas works, and there found one of his sheep dead. It had been bitten at the throat, and a blood vessel naa oeen DroKen. naintin went to the defen- dant's house, and Mrs Williams denied that the iog had been out of the house. A little boy named Chas. Shore gave evidence is to the defendan's dog having worried the sheep. Judgment was given for the amount claimed, with costs.

| THE COMING NATIONAL BAZAAZ. We have great pleasure in calling attention to the National Bazaar to be held at the Park Hall, Cardiff, on the 28th, 29th, and -80th, of April, from the funds of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. The Society aims at the improvement of the conditions of child-life in this country, irrespective of creed or social position. Its aims are accomplished by means of legis- lative reforms, and by active work amongst helpless children. That such a Society is reqaired is proved by the fact that in the first ten years of its existence no less a number than 144,723 children were affected in the cases found to be true. These included cases of general illtreatment, assault, starvation, neglect, manslaughter, abandonment, immorality, and many lather I wrongs. The forgoing figure is an astonishing one, but when it is remembered that it only refers to part of the country, and that many districts have only very recently been organized, whilst many more still remain untended, the magnitude of the evil seems appalling. Unfortunately the work, and consequently the expenditure of the Society, has increased much faster than its funds, and this throught no fault of the management. In order to remedy this state of things this Bazaar is being held. The following circular has been issued with reference to the Bazaar in its local connections — EAST GLAMORGAN STALL. Presidents; Lady Aberdare, Mrs. Godfrey Clark, Lady Wimborne, Mrs. Crawshay, of Cyf- arthfa, and Mrs. Gwilym Williams. On the first sheet of this Circular will be found a short account of the work of this Society &nd the good it has accomplished. We therefore appeal with confidence to all to assist us in making this Stall worthy of such a good cause, and of the District of East Glamorgan. This District em- braces all the County, north of a. line drawn from Caerphilly to Pencoed, including the Borough of Merthyr Tydfil. After the Bazaar and Sales of Work connected witb it are entirely finished, we purpose devoting the goods that are over from this Stall to the Cardiff Imfirmary Bazaar, and have received sanction from the head quarters of the Society to this plan. PAMELA G. BRUCE ") Qa„a ALICE LENOX ] Hon. Sees. In addition to the Presidents, the following ladies will be pleased to receive contributions, or promises of contributions, of any kind of saleable articles, or money, by the middle of April Pontypridd,—Mrs. L. G. Lanox, Ynysangharad, Pontypridd. Llantrisant,—Mrs.W. Lewis, Ivy Cottage, Llan- trisant. New Mill,—Mrs. Cookeley, New Mill. Ystradowen and Llanharry,—Miss Hunt, Ash Hall. Pontyclun and Llanharran,—Mrs. Masters, Llanelay, Llanharran. Pentyrch, Heugoed, Quaker's Yard, and Tre- harris,—Mrs. L. G. Lenox, Ynysangharad, Pont- ypridd. Penrhiwceibr,—Mrs. Williams, 1, Station Terrace. Cap Coch,—Mra Howard. School House. Caerphilly,-Mrs. James, Senghenith, Caer- philly. Maesyowmmer,—Mrs. Morgan Lindsay, Ystrad Mynach. Nantgarw,—Mrs. Ivor Williams, Duffryn Ffrwd. Rhondda Valley,—Mrs. Jenkins, Ystradfechan. Miss Jones, Maindy, Ynyshir, Mrs. Evan Davies, Grovefield, Penygraig. Mountam Ash,— Mrs. Morgan Morgan, Maes- dderwen, and Mrs. Rees, Duffryn Schools. Aberdare, -Miss George, The Beehive, Aberdare, Miss Lloyd, Highland Place, Aberdate, Miss B. Lloyd, Highland Place, Aberdare, and Miss Edith Williams, Compton House, Aberdare. Hon. Sec.: Miss Pardoe, 22, Cardiff Street, Aberdare. Merthyr and Dowlais,-Mrs. Gwilym James, Gwaelodygarth, Merthyr Tydfil, Mrs. H. Martin, Dowlais. Hon. See.: Mrs. Edwards, Courtland House, Merthyr Tydfil.

POLICE COURTS. YSTRAD. MoNDiT. — Before Mr J. Ignatius Williams (Stipendiary), Alderman Richard Lewis, Dr. J R. Jones. THEFT.—Sam. Cross, collier, Llwynypia, was charged with stealing a piece of sheet iron valued at Is. IOc., the property of No. 1, Glanmorgan Coal Company on the 20th inst. Richard Pennigan labourer, gave evidence as to the missing of the sheet of zinc from his cabin, on the 21st inst, and P.C. Bowen, deposed to finding it at the back of the defendants house. The defendant said he found it on the free tip.The defendant was ordered to pay the sum of 20s. ALLEGED DESERTION—George Clayton, was charged with deserting his wife, Mary Ann, 22, and his three children, aged 3, 2, and seven months, respectively. Mr. Ack Llewelyn, warrant officer, prosecuted on behalf of the Guardians, and stated that in June last the prisoner left home, promising to return at 4 o'cloch that evening. He did not fulfil his promise, and the family had since been lodged at the workhouse, and had received relief to the amount of 1-7 Is. Od. The case was adjonrned until Wednesday. INDECENCY. The following were fined for this offence :-John Davies, collier, Treorky, 10s.; Francis Prosser, Ystrad, 5s,; and Robt. Rowlands, Tonypandy, 10s. I t CtHMNEY ON FIRE.-David Jenkins, collier, Ton, was summoned for allowing his chimney to get on fire on the 11th inst. P.C. Mildon proved the case, and the defendant was fined 5s. FURIOUS DRIVING.—George Farr, and Lewis Owen, brake-drivers, Pandy, were driving furiously on the 16tb ult. P.C. Punter gave evidence, and Farr and Owen were fined 5s. and 10s. respectively. DRIVING WITHOUT LIGHTS.—Wm. Stagg, driver, Ton, was the defendant in this case. P.C. White said that on the 17th ult., be saw the defendant driving through Gelli. There were no lights attached to the cart. The defendant was fined 5s, DRUNKENNESS.-The foFowng defendant were finei for getting drunk; Wm. Savage and George Hawkins, colliers, Trealaw, John James Hughes, Gelli, 10s.; Thomas Davies, Treorky, 15s.; Gwilym Jones, Blaenclydach, 5s.; John Williams, Clydach Vale, 10s.; Llewelyn Jones, Blaen- clydach, 10s.; George Bryan, Ystrad, 5s.; John Davies, Pentre, 5s.

EXCITING AFFAIR AT CARDIFF DOCKS. ( I A HORSE BACKS INTO THE BASIN. I A somewhat exciting scene was witnessed at the Cardiff Docks early on Saturday by people I who were about at six o'clock. Alongside the east side of the West Basin was standing a horse attached to a cart belonging to Messrs N èale and West. From some cause or other the animal became restive and jibbei. The wheels of the cart went over the dock side, dragging the horse with it. Strenuous efforts were made to save the animal, and the affair beame exciting. The work was unavailing however, and ths horse went under.

RATEPAYERS MEETING AT FERNDALE A representative meeting of the ratepayers of Ferndale was held on Friday evening, re the revision of wards of the Ystradyfodwg District Council. The chair was taken by the Rev. Silas Charles, Councillors M. Morris, Lemuel Griffiths, R;chard Morris Pentre, the Rev. D. G. Williams, Messrs M. Price, E. T. Jenkins and others took part. A resolution was passed. mm, con., in favour of seven wards, and a strong deputation was appointed to give evidence before the commis- siocers on Thursday next.

DISCHARGE NOTE SUSPENDED. THE THREATENED GREAT STRIKE AVERTED. MEETING OF THE SLIDING SCALE COMMITTEE. FIRM STAND BY THE MEN'S REPRE- SENTATIVES. NO REDUCTION OF WAGES ON THE NEW AUDIT. The danger of a strike in the South Wales coal trade has ones more been averted, and there can b3 no question that the "peace with honour" secured by the workmen's representatives at Saturday's meeting of the sliding-scale com- mittee will be ratified by to-day's meeting of delegates. When the news became known that the sliding scale meeting was convened for aa earlier hour than the meeting of the Coalowners* Association many people were wondering how the threatened difficulty with regard to the discharge note could be overcome, seeing that before 1. could be withdrawn the fateful note must be dis- cussed by the CDalowners. The workmen's rep- resentatives took the bull by the horn3," and got out of the dilemma by the exercise of tact and determination. When they arrived in Cardiff, as they did on Saturday morning, in full force, they met separately, and were invite i to the usual palaver ever the audit by the employers' re- presentatives. They promptly replied that they could not see their way clear to go in to receive the report of the audit until the vexed question of the discharge note ha.d been decided by the employers, so that it could be discussed by the sliding-scale joint committee. The genial Mr Dslziel carried the message back tj the employ- ers, aod, in order to try the effects of another invitation, Mr Archibald Hood was sent to accom- pany Mr Dalziel. But, no; the workmen's re- presentatives were firm. They had res jived on a "strike" in the work of negotiation, and they ? y declared that they must decline to discuss any- thing before the note, the note, and nothing but the note." Mabon," Mr D. Morgan, and Mr Lewis Miles were deputed to officially convey this intimation to the employers' representatives. Then the meeting was adjourned until three o'clock, and the workmen's representatives "filed out without a discharge note and without em- ployment for two hours and a half. The Coil- owners' Association meeting then held was the l' largest that has been held for a long time, and, in the absence of Sir W. T. Lewis, the chair was occupied by Mr W. Thomas (Bryn Awel. The tone of the meeting may be judged from the official report, which, for once, is pretty ample in its detail. The upshot was that the employers' representatives were vested with plenary powers," and when the two sets of representatives afterwards met they made sInrt work of the ~'i discharge note. It was suspended, and another meeting to discuss the future was promised in a fortnight. Next came an unexpected plum -v to the workmen in the shape of the result of the audit. It had been feared that another reduction would be declared. The audit, however, showetfrv. < prices to have remained stationary, and, conse- quently, there will be no drop for the next two months. The believe is, therefore, confidently expressed that we have at last touched bottom," • and that the next change will be an upward one.

ALLEGED ATTACK ON A FERNDALE j COLLIERY MANAGER. ] THE DEFENDANT COMMITTED TO THE 1 QUARTER SESSIONS. j 'i At the Ystrad Police Court on Monday—before < Mr E. H. Davies-the case in which John Davies, 1 collier, Ferndale, was charged with wounding Mr R 'es Howells, under manager of No 2, Pit. Ferndale, on March 21st, was again heard. The case had been adjourned for a fortnight in order that the defendant might call witnesses for the defence. Mr Kenshole, solicitor, Aberdare, prose- cuted, and Mr James Phillips, solicitor Ponty- pridd, defended. The evidence of the prosecutor has already appeared in the Chronicle" of .last week's issae, [ Mr Rees Howells was further examined by Mr Kenshole, and said that he was pushed against a table in the consulting room. and his side was badly hurt. Since the previous hearing, he had been examined by Dr Hamilton, Ferndale, who found that a rib was fractured. He still suffered "J from pains in his side, and his body was uow in bandages. Replying to Mr Phillips the prosecutor said he informed Dr Parry on the day of the assault of pain in his side. The defendant wanted more money than was allowed him for the work done, but would not say how much he claimed. The defendant threatened his life because he stopped him from descending the pit. When the struggle took place, defendant struck him a heavy blow with the lamp, cutting his forehead. The struggle was renewed after h) was pushed into the water. When witness got out of the water the defendant pummeled him right and left. Mr James Phillips addressed the bench at same length, and the defendant was formally charged He pleaded not guilty." Thomas Oliver Edwards, engine-driver, 17, Fountain-place, Ferndale, said he was waiting to be io vered down the mine when he heard foud talking between Mr Howells and the defendant. Witness heard Howells say "You are not g)ing to choke me," to which defendant replied, "Neither are you going to starve me." Defen- dant's lamp was hanging from his belt on the left side. The defendant took hold of the complain- ant, and a struggle took place, both falling to the 119 ground. When they rose to their feet the struggle was renawed, and defendant pushed complainant '4 into a tub of water. At the time defendant's lamp 1 was still hanging from his belt. Before the fall witness saw no blood on Mr Howells, but when he was pushed into the tub, blood was fro mi a cut in bis forehead. It was not true that" when < Howells was in the water A, men Warned EVisit" took defendant's lamp from him. During the third struggle between the defendant and com- plainant, Evans exclaimed Down with the lamD* Jack, down with the lamp. At defendant's re- quest, witness took the lamp from his side, andf afterwards handed it to Richard Evans. Gvilym Jones, 6, George-Street, FerndaU, 3 similar evidence, and the defendant wn com- nrtted to take his trial at the next QsmW Sessions, bxil being allowed, himself in £ ».), an I two sureties of £ 25 each.

COLUMN FOR THE YOUNG. DIFFERENCE OF OPINION. A householder who had been greatly annoyed by rats in his cellar brought home a trap and set it where he thought it would do the most good. Next day he was made glad by finding that he had caught a very large rat. He was about to put the captive to death when the rat protested. "This is by no means fair and just. I entered this trap to prove my confidence in your integrity. No one could have been more surprised than I was when I found myself a prisoner." After due reflection the householder liber- ated the rat, but only to find, two or three days later, that the number had greatly increased and that his stores were fast being carried away by wholesale. Catching sight of his former prisoner he said You depended upon my integrity, and I restored your liberty ? Exactly." "I depended upon your integrity, and you have wrought still further damage to my property." "Oh, but you must understand, my dear sir, that a rat in a trap is a heap different from a rat at liberty." MORAL. You'll see it whenever a judge suspends sentence on a bad man who has promised to reform. THE MISTAKEN HEN. A hen once overheard her master praising the song of the nightingale in the mos extravagant manner and saying to his j wife: If we only had a bird which Jeould sing like that I would admire him from daylight till dark." "That's a pointer for me!" chuckled the hen as she snatched for another potato bug, "and he'll hear something drop before long! Next svenmg, as the farmer and his wife sat on the door step and hoped the nightin- gale would come again, the hen flew into a tree and made a heroic attempt to warble as she had heard the bird do. "Good lands, but what in Goshen ails that 'ere hen exclaimed the farmer as he jumped up. The hen posed anew and sent forth a fresh Clack Clack Clack Gosh durn her hide, but she's neither a hen nor a bird!" exclaimed the farmer, and I'll clear her off the place before she makes a fool of the ducks MORAL. Many a farmer has been spoiled by trying to become a legislator. TOMMY'S REASON. Father: "And what would you like to be, Tommy, when you grow up ? Tommy: I'd like to be an artist, or a poet, or a musician, father." Father (highly gratified): "These are difficult callings, my son. But why would you like to choose one of them?" Tommy (promptly). Because then I would not have to get my hair cut, father." ATTRIBUTES OF A MAN. David was only about five years old, but he was very anxious tc be a man. One day when he had been thinking about the matter lie came to his mamma and said Oh, mamma, I do wish I had a vest and a bald liec,d t CER 'A-NLY NOT. "Remember, my son," said Mr. Sage to his eldest, "a rolling stone gathers no moss." "Well, father," replied the young man, you wouldn't have mei be a mossbank, would you F" AT THE JHILDREN'S FAIR. Uncle Jack: "It is veiy good lemonade, but, Tommie, "vhy do you sell yours for a penny a glass when Charlie gets twopence for his?" Tommie: "Well, you mustn't tell any- body, Uncle Jack, but the puppy fell in mine, and I thought it ought to be cheaper." THE RESULT OF FREE EDU RATION. A clergyman was speak'ng to a Sunday- school class. "Now can any little boy teL ma," he asked, what is grace F There was a tew moments' silence. Presently a diminutive boy of not more than ten summers held up his hand. "Please sir, I know," said he. The minister was pleased., Well, what is it ? he asked. "Why, please sir," said tlu sniah boy, "he's the champion cricketer!" The clergyman vept (and well he might)- CHOLERA v TOBACCO. At a private school for "soiis of gentle- men," the principal the other day, received a novel surprise. On going into the play- ground, as was his wont, as vas astcunded to find every boy possessed of a cigarette, at which he was vigorously puffing. Jail- ing one of the boys to him, he questioned him as to the reason for this unliaard-of conduct. "Please, sir," said the boy, "Billy Smith is ill, and as we think lir's got the cholera, we are smoking for tj If velfare of the academy!" Upon examination, Billy Smith proved to be suffering from this complaint, so the boys were allowed to go unpunished. Upon proceeding, however, to move the lad to isolated quarters, he evinced" unwonted anxiety in his trousers pockets, which were found to contain about sixty pennies. ¡ What does thif mean P" sternly demanded the master 0 .r "Oh replied one of the smallest scholars, whose presence had been over- looked, "those are the pennies which the big boys gave him to take some salts and mustard and water, so as to have cholera JANET WAITED Little Janet, aged four, noticed the other day at dinner the rest of the family helping" themselves liberally to the mustard.. Nobody offering her any, she waited until something drew awav the attention of the others, when she lifted the mustard-spoon and liberally daubed a piece of bread, which she was eating, with the fiery condiment, and took a substantial bite. Her hand immediately, went up to her burnt mouth, but bravely suppressing an outcry, she put the bread from her, and re.narked "I think I'll wait till that jelly gets cold."

THE KITSON CASE APPEAL. The Kitson case was mentioned on Monday norning before Mr Justice Hawkins and a special ury in the Queen's Bench Division, when the udge stated, in regard to the application for an tppeal, that he thought he ought to let the lefendant go to the Court of Appeal, but he vould not go further unless it was with the con- tent of the plaintiff. Sir Frank Lockwood there- lpon consulted with Mr Lawson Walton (as re- >resenting the plaintiff), and subsequently mnounced to his lordship that, bv consent, on mvment being made of a pertain f:UIB of money o the eolicitors of the lady (Urs K;t'>on)-une.'Hl- litionallv paid then-there would be a stay of xecution. j

A LLANOVER MAN KILLED BY HIS HORSE. i An inquest wa« held at Abergavenny Police- court on Monday (before Mr J. B, Walford, coroner), touching the death of William Francis, aged 33, of Ty Coch, Llanover. The deceased attended Abergavenny Fair on the 17th of March, and seeing there a friend who had a mare for sale asked to try her. He rode her for about 200 yards up the Hereford-road from the Victoria Inn, when he used the whip, and the mare, trying to break into a gallop, was pulled up sharply and slipped to the off-side, throwing the rider so heavily that he sustained a fracture of the skull and severe concussion of the brain, from the effects of which he died on Saturday, the 28th inst., at the Cottage Hospital, Abergavennv.- After hearing the evidence, the jury returned a verdict of Death from misadventure."

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