The Pontypridd Chronicle and Workman's News

THE PORTH LITERARY SOCIETY, » ■■ ■ » i A very pieasant evening was spent on Tuesday, at Morley's Station Hotel, Porth, through the kindness of Mr. Brooks (Hannah St.), one of the members of the Society. We had the pleasure of hearing a Lecture upon the Chartered Company by Mr. J. M. Labouchere, who was brought expressly from Liverpool for the evening. Rev. R. Mon Evans, A.T.S., was voted to the chair. The chairman in the usual way introduced the speaker, who lucidly dwelt upon the Chartered Company's transaction from the commencement. The manner in which he handled the subject was such as to be plainly understood by all. The speaker dealt at some length with the history of the Company, and its dealings with aristocracy, and herein he showed plainly the argument for believing that the South African Company was a boom." His application of the subject plainly convinced the audience that it was unjust, and the stain upon the honour of Old England's glory would not be washed away by Centuries of Time. A most notable feature in the speech was that Mr. Labouchere was alive to the power of true statictics, and although there was a severe critic in the audience, yet his admittance was that the Lecturer had dealt ably with hi6 subject. The speaker's appeal to the men of to-day to U3e their own judge- ment, and not to be gulled by transactions carried on under the garb of Philanthropy, was powerful in the extreme and his degree of pathos when referring to the umemployed of our land was sufficient to melt the stout- est. The whole of the Lecture was appreciated in the highest form, and it is hoped that Porth will again ere long have the pleasure of listening to another of our great Leaders of Reform. After the usual vote of thanks, the meeting terminated with felicitous greetings to Mr. Brooks.

POLICE COURTS. PONTYPRIDD. "WEDNESDAY.—Before Mr J. Ignatius Williams (Stipendiary). Alderman Richard Lewis, Councillor James Roberts. HE DESERTS HIS REGlMENT.-CharleS Leonard, a young man of no fixed place of abode, was charged with being a deserter of the 18th Husears since August 1894. He surrendered himself to P.C. Lewis on Monday nigh j last. He was now remanded in custody to await a military eBCort. DESERTION.- George Clayton, labourer, Pontypridd, was brought up in custody on remand- ing his wife and family. He had been relieved by the Guardians to the extent of £ 7 Is. He was sentenced to two months imprisonment. i LOVE THY FATHER AND MOTHER.- f Elias raylor, H. Taylor, and Howell Taylor, colliers, Navigation, all of whom were married men with families, were summoned to maintain their father and mother, who were receiving relief from the Guardians. Mr. Bruce, solicitor, Ponty- pridd, defended,land said thatfthe defendants were prepared to offer 2s. per week. Mr Ack Llewelyn, warrant officer, agreed to this, and an order was made accordingly. Gwenllian Hughes, a woman of about 60 years, a shop keeper from Ynysybwl, was summoned for not supporting her husband, aged 81 years. Mr. Bruce defended. Mr. Ack Llewelyn deposed that the old man was in receipt of 4s. per week relief. From the evidence given it appears that Mrs. Hughes turned her husband out when he was unable to work. The defendant bad purchased a house and shop out of their joint earnings. and the deeds were in the name of the defend- ant who had mortgaged the property for JB40 Mrs. Mughes swore that she was unable to pay: The bench refused to make an order. ALLEGED ILLICIT BEER TRADING.— Edward Hurnatt, grocer, Pontypridd, was sum- or.oned for selling beer less than the quantity licensed to sell on the 22nd inst. — Evidence was given by lr.C.'s John Thomas and David Davies as to the purchase by a woman of two bottles of beer from the defendant.—Mr Mathews, solicitor, who defended, raised a technical objec- tion, which the Stipendiary upheld, and the case was dismissed. DRUNKENNESS.-The following were fined for being drunk and disorderly: — Edward Morgan, labourer, Coedpenmaen, 15s and John Price, haulier, Cilfynydd, 15s. ALLEGED THEFT OF A FOWL.-Arthur Henry Christie, Pontypridd, 'was charged with stealing a fowl. valued at 4s, the property of Henry May. Pontypridd, on the 27th inst.— Evidence having been given [as to the ownership of the fowl, P.C. Evans said that at eight p.m. on the 28th nit. Henry May came to the station and aid that a fowl had been stolen from his cot on the previous night. He went to Christie's house. Christie was excited. In the back kitchen he fonnd several feathers, and asked Christie how they came there ? He said his sister had been sweeping the upstairs rooms that day, and very likely the, feathers came from the bed. He ozaminedroe bolsters upstairs, and found that the feathers contained in them were different from those he picked up in the kitchen. The beds ooatainsd milIpoN.—Mr James Phillips de- fended, and denied the charge.—The case was (famiaied. »A I.¡ It J

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tr — PONTYPRIDD BOARD OF GUARDIANS, APPOINTMENT OF A SUPERINTENDENT REGISTRAR. The weekly meeting of the Guardians of the Pontypridd Union was held on Wednesday Mr L. Godfrey Clarke, J.P., in the chair, anY Mr E. H. Davies, J.P., in the vice-chair. The Clerk (Mr E. C. Spickett) said the Regis- trar General had written him in the usual way regarding the resignation of Mr Edward Spickett as superintendent registrar, and pointing out that if the Guardians did not make the appointm. t within 14 days of the resignation of the officer, the appointment would not be in their hands, but would be made by the Registrar General. This was, therefore, the last Board day on which the appointment could be made. Mr E. H. Davies moved that they proceed with the appointment, and proposed that tile- present deputy, Mr W. Spickett, be appointed. Mr S. Evans coatended that the appointment ought to be advertised, and the successful appli- cant ought to confine himself to the duties of tJis* office. The Clerk remarked that the Registrar-Gene > aiV instructions gave tlfe superintendent reg^crar power to depute certain duties, and no resol'iuoii passed could control the Registrar General. Mr R. L. Phillips asked if the appointmant could not be made next Wednesday, and am ad" vertisement be issued in the meantime ? Mr W. Lewis asked whether they cou!d not make the appointment at a special meeting next Tuesday and advertise meanwhile ? The Clerk: It must be done at a general meet. ing. Dr. Ivotr Lewis gave notice that that lav fortnight he would move a protest against giriug awaty appointments without advertising. Rev Jfoshua. Thomas pointed out that this Board was hemmed in by the Registrar-Gcuecal, as the School Board was by the Educatiou De- partment. We are worthless," he exclaisad, amid laughter. Mr S. Evans moved that whoever might be appointed should devote the whole of his tim8 to the duties. Rev W. Rees seconded. Mr J. Richards moved as an amendment, tirali they place no restriction upon the appointment,, and Mr Williams, Ynysybwl, seconded. Twenty-six votes for the amendment, anj. fit, teen for the resolution. The applicants were: Mr W. Spickett, Mr J., S. Davies, and Mr D. Williams, end being pit to the vote there were 30 for Mr Spickett, 7 for Mr J. S. Davies, and 5 for Mr Williams. Mr Spickett's appointment was then unani- I mously agreed to. On entering the room Mr ,W. Spickett w&a greeted with cheers. He thanked the Guardii*«s for the appointment, and promised to do all ill his power to discharge the duties to the satisfaction of the Board. (Applause.)

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THE QUEEN'S SCHOLARSHIP EXAMINA- TION. LOCAL SUCCESSES. Hereunder is the list of local candidates who have successfully passed the examination for ad- I mission into training colleges and for the offico of teachers under Articles 50 and 52 -jf last yeux's Code. The examination was held last December, and the names appear in -order of merit. I MALES. First Class.—Owen Humphreys, Ystradyfodwg;, Wm. Griffiths, Gelligaer (Aberystwith). and Dd. M. Jenkins, Treforest Board School, Pontypridd. (Cardiff). Second Class.—Luther Blackwell, Tylorstowii Bbarcl Sohool, Y^tfradjyfodwg I (AberysiRith) Owen E. Davies, Tylorstown Board School, Ys- tradyfodwg (Bangor); Dd. Thomas. Ystradyf3d- wg (Bangor); David Davies, Pentre Board School (Bangor) John Howells, Hafod Board School (Bangor) John Morgan, Hafod Board School (Bangor); E. J. Lloyd, Ystradyfodwg (Cardiff). Third ;Class.— Gwilym T. Davies, Dunraven Board School, Ystradyfodwg (Cardiff). FEMALES. First Class.-Annie Howells, Williamstown Board School, Ystradyfodwg; Annie M. Davies, Treorky Board School (Aberystwith); Katie. Lewis, Mill Street Board School (Aberystwith) Sarah M. Thomas, Miskin Village Board School, Llantrisant (Cardiff) Annie Humphreys, Blaen- llechau Board School (CardiS) Lizzie Lewis, Hopkinstown Board School (Aberystwith); Beat- rice E. Jones, Mill Street School, Pontypridd (Aberystwith). Second Class.—Martha A. Jones, Ynysybwl Board School (Swansea); Mattie Davies, Peutrq, Board School (Swansea); Catherine Williams, Miskin Board School, Mountain Ash (Swansea) Elizabeth A. Jones, Treorky Board School (Car- din) Catherine John, Cwm Clydach Board School (Cardiff); Mary J. Jones, Pentre Board School (Swansea); Mai-garet A. Williams, Penygraig Board School (Swansea); Annie Evans, Trealaw j Board School (Swansea); Lizzie M. Edwards,; Penrhiwfer Board School (Cardiff); Winnie Wil- liams, Ystradyfodwg (Cardiff); Agnes Nolan, Williamstown (Bangor); Mary Davies, Ystrady- fodwg; Margaret J. Lewis, LlanItwit Fardra Board School (Cardiff). Third Class.-Maggie Phillips, Llwynpia Road School (Swansea); Laura George, Porth Sahools (Borth) Mary J. Samuel, Llwynpia. Board Schools (Cardiff); Elizabeth Williams, Llwynpia Schools (Cardiff); Maud Williams, Treforest Board Schools (Cardiff) Priscilla Price, Ponty- pridd (Cardiff); Mary Phillips Pontypridd; Sarah Jones, Ystradyfodwg; Mary W. Thomas, Graig 'Schools, Pontypridd (Aberystwith); and Elizabeth J. Thomas (Trealaw Board School (Swansea). GO TO THE "CHRONICLE" OFFICE FOR- YOUR PRINTING. 23* and 25, Mill Street, Pontypridd. PRINTED and Published by T. DAVIES ANN COMPANY, at their offices, 23, SI4 aDeI a. Mill Street, Pontypridd.

LOCAL NEWS. PONTYPRIDD. Go to Fennell's for Fish and Poultry. Good Evening 1 Hare you tried Harris's for Groceries and Provisions Yes, and find it much the cheapest store in Town.75, Taff Street, Pontypridd. The Pontypridd Juvenile Musical Society performed the operetta "Dick Whittington and His Cat on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings in the Lesser Town Hall, Pontypridd. The chair on the first evening was occupied by Colonel Grover, and there waa a large audience, notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather. The caste was as follows Fitzwarren," Mr Ivor Davies Alice Fitzwarren," Miss Blodwen, Coslett, Dick," Master Willie Williams Cook," Mr F. M.jEvans Ca^i,ajn Rattlin," Mr Charles L. Jenkins; Cat," Master Herbert W. Rowlands; Serving Maids," Miss Harriett Jones, Miss Dorothy Beith, Miss Maggie James, Miss Polly Evans, Miss Alice Morgan, and Miss Gertie Gronow chorus of Servants and Sailors, with full chorus of children. The conductor was Mr W. D. Lewis pianist, Mr J. D. Edwards. The Society was assisted by the Rhondda Orchestra (under the leadership of Mr J. Rees). The costumes were supplied by Messrs Lamport, Gilbert and Co., Irlams-o'th'-height, Manchester, and Mrs T. Evans, St. Catherine-street, Ponty- pridd. The performance left nothing to be desired from a dramatic point of view, and the singing, especially of the final chorus, reflected great credit upon all concerned, considering the short period during which the choir had been in training. The palm for impersonations, however, should undoubtedly be awarded to Mr F. M. Evans as the Cook and Master Herbert Row- lands as the "Cat." R. M. Bu-ge, 2, St. John's Square, Cardiff, for best class Fish, Poultry, Gann. etc. Nat. Tele- phone 703. Coombes' Cakes, Try them. Energetic efforts are being made to arouse public interest in the Temperance campaign which Mr E. Tennyson Smith will conduct in Pontypridd under the auspices of the combined temperance organisations of the Sown. Coombes' Muffins, Pikelets, Fritters, Scones. The performagce of the charming cantata, "Red Riding Hood's Rescue," which the Rhondda Band of Hope have had in preparation for some time, will come off on Thursday and Friday evenings, April 2nd and 3rd, and a splen- did musical treat is anticipated. We understand that the tickets have been sold, and are selling, well, and we certainly hope the entertainment each evening will secure "the patronage which it deserves, and that the Lesser Town Hall will be crowded. Coombes' Malt Digestive Bread. PORTH. The anniversary services of Salem Welsh Baptist Church were held on Sunday and Mon- day, when powerful sermons were delivered to large congregations by the Revs W A Jones, Zion, Merthyr; R B Jones, Llanelly; and J Lewis, of Pisgah, Cymmer. Good Evening. Have you tried Harris's for Gioceries and Provisions? Yes, and find it much the Cheapest Store in Town.-75, Taff Street, Pontypridd. The annual meeting of the Juvenile District of East Glamorgan Rechabites was held at the Washington Hotel, Porth, on Monday, under the presidency of Mr T Davies, Pandy, Mr T Rees, Porth, occupying the vice-chair. There were present, amongst others, Mr Davies, district treasurer, Clydach Vale, and Mr Morgan, district secretary, Penygraig. A vole of sympathy was passed with the relatives of the victims of the Tylorstown explosion, and some other business having been transacted, the election of officers was proceeded with. Mr T Davies, Tonypandy, was re-elected superintendent; Mr J Powell, Porth, D.A.S.J.T.; Mr Davies, Clydach Vale, treasurer and Mr Morgan, secretary. R. M. BURGE. 2, St. John's Square, Cardiff, for best class Fish, Poultry, Game etc. Nat. Tele. phone 703. Good Evening. Have you tried Harris's for Groceries and Provisions? Yes, and find it much the Cheapest Store in Town.-75, Taff Street, Pontypridd. FERNDALE. The Conservatives of East Glamorgan are now about opening clubs in several places in the con- stituency, and at Blaenllechau coiunodious prem- ises have been secured for this purpose, and the alterations wiii commence as som as the tenants remove. Much praise is due to Mr Cam Thomas I (Tafonydd), the energetic secretary of the associa- tion, for carrying on the business in uch an able manner.

FATAL ACCIDENT AT COEDCAE COLLIERY. A lad named Watkins, who lived at No. 34, Taff-street, Porth, and who was employed at the above place, was instantly killed by falling under a laden tram on Tuesday evening. Much sym- pathy is felt for the bereaved parents in losing a promising son of 15 years old-

THE PALL MALL GAZETTE AND THE PONTYPRIDD WAITER. The" Pall Mall Gazette" tells the following tale:—" A traveller entered the dining room of a Pontypridd hotel the other day, and b3ing very hungry he ordered the waiter, an Englishman, to fetch him at once some Basned o gawl, os gwel- wch yn dda." The man of the napkin looked alarmed, but pulling himself together, begged the gentleman to repeat the order. Basned o gawl, oa gwelwch'yn dda," returned the visitor, slowly and emphatically, so that there should be no mistake about the matter. The waiter rubbed his skin reflectively, laoked at the ceiling in silence for a moment, and then, inspired by the resourceful diplomacy of his calling, explained the "whatshis name was orf," but he could cordially recommend the cold leg of mutton and caper sauce. A terrible crisis was at hand, but further difficulties Rere obviated by the intervention of a Pontypridd Mezzofanti, who explained to the bewildered waiter that the traveller was asking in the purest Welsh for ox-tail soap. And now, the Welsh papers demand in wrathful emphasis that Welsh hotel-keepers should cease to employ foreign waiters." I

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I fear that our previous victories have occasioned I indifference amongst some of our party, but I firmly believe that at the first opportunity we shall be able to return our repre- sentative with a substantial majority. With best respects, I am your obedient servant, DANIEL ARNOTT. DISTRICT COUNCIL ELECTION, 1896. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE GRAIG WARD. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, I hereby beg to return my most cordial thanks to the large number of electors who voted for me in the above election. I am, Ladies and Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, SAMUEL EVANS. Treferig, April 2, 1896. DISTRICT COUNCIL ELECTION. ITO THE ELECTORS OF TRALLWN WARD- LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,— Allow me to say that I thank you from the bottom of my heart for returning me as your representative with such a magnificent majority. Considering the various influences that I had against me and the low means resorted to to gain their ends (but failed), I feel proud to represent you. You have kept the integrity of the Trallwn Ward, and shown that we are a people not to be gulled or bought. I promise you that I will make every effort to meet your expectations, and my watchword shall be Duty." Yours obediently, WATKIN WILLIAMS. PONTYPRIDD URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL, 1896. TRALLWN WARD. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,— I beg to tender my sincere thanks to the 253 Electors for their kind support on Monday last. Believe me to remain, Yours faithfully, EDWARD WILLIAMS. Maltsters' Hotel, Pontypridd, March 31st. TOWER STREET, WOOD ROAD, PONTYPRIDD. SALE OF VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTY. MESSRS H. S. DAVIES and MORGAN have been instruoted to SELL by AUC- TION, at the Butchers' Arms Hotel, Pontypridd, on WEDNESDAY, the 8th day of April, 1896, at 7.30 o'clock in the evening precisely, in the fol- lowing or such other Lots as may be determined at the time of Sale (subject to such Conditions as shall then and there be produced), the following LEASEHOLD DWELLING-HOUSES;- Lot I.-All those Two Dwelling-houses and Premises, situate and being Nos. 6 and 7, Tower Street, Wood Road, Puntypridd, let to Messrs Randall and Robert Chick at a rental of 20s per lunar month each. This Lot is held under a Lease for 99 years from the 25th day of March, 1887, at an annual ground rent of E2 4s Id. Lot 2.-All those Four Dwelling-houses and Premises, situate and being Nos. 8, 9, 10, and 11, -Tower Street, adjoining Lot 1, and let to Messrs Richard Roberts, Frederick Stevens, and others, at a rental of 20a per lunar month each. This Lot is held under a Lease for 99 years from the 25th day of March, 1887, at an 5ri ~i annual ground rent of £4 14s lOd. IffLot 3.—All those Four Dwelling-houses and Premises, sitqate and being Nos. 12, 13, 14, and 15, Tower Street, adjoining Lot 2, and let to Messrs Henry Wintell, David Owen, and other?, at a rental of 20s per lunar month each. This Lot is held under a Lease for 99 years from the 25th day of March, 1887, at an annual ground rent of E4 15s 4d. For farther particulars apply to the Auc- tioneers, Town Hall Chambers, or to Messrs SPICKETT and SONS, Solicitors, Pontypridd. i TONYPANDY. GLAMORGAN- SHIRE. IMPORTANT TO BUILDERS CONTRAC TORS AND OTHERS. MR. CHARLES RICHARDS Has received instructions to sell by Public Auction at the PANDY HOTEL, TONYPANDY, ON FRIDAY, APRIL 10th, 1896, At 2 for 2.30 o'clock in the Afternoon (subject to snch Conditions as shall there and then be read), all that Erection or Building known as the EMPIRE THEATRE Situate and being at Tonypaudy aforesaid. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneer, at his Offices, Gas Road. Pontypridd or to RICHARD HILL-MALE, Solicitor, Pontypridd and Tonypandy. PRISK, NEAR COWBRIDGE, GLAMORGAN- SHIRE. SALE OF FREEHOLD PROPERTY. Mr CHARLES RICHARDS has received in- structions to Sell by Public Auction, at the Gronow Arms, Ystradowen, on Tuesday, April 7th, 1896, at 2 for 2.30 o'clock in the afternoon presisely, all that piece or parcel of FREEHOLD LARD with the two cottages erected thereon, the property of Mr William Rudge. Possession can be had immediately. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneer, at his Offices, Gas Road, Pontypridd; or to RICHARD HILL-MALE, Solicitor, Pontypridd and Tonypandy.