The Pontypridd Chronicle and Workman's News

DEATH OF MR E. T. COOMBES. PONTY- PRIDD. We regret to announce the death of our respect- ed townsman Mr Edward T Coombes, Chuddleigh Villa, Pontypridd (eldest son of Mr and Msr J. Coombes, Market Square), who died at his parents' residence on Sunday night after a very severe ill- ness. He was taken ill about three weeks ago, but in a few days was able to leave his bedroom for a few hours at a time. A relapse, however, occurred, and inflammation of the lungs set in. He was attended by Drs Lewis and Rees, and on Sunday morning Dr Pattison, (Cardiffj. was wired for, it having been found necessary to per- form an operation. The operation was apparently successful, and for a short time the patient ap- peared to be rallying, but in the course of a few hours the symptoms again became alarming, and he died at eleven o'clock. He leaves a widow and one daughter with whom, as well as the other relatives, the deepest sympathy is felt.

.1 I Some Local Public Men. County Councillor D. WILLIAMS, Treherbert Mr P. GOWAN, Vice-Chairman of Pontypridd District Council. Mr W. E, DAVIES, Member of the Llantrisant School Board. I- Mr R. L. PHILLIPS, Be-olected Guardian for Pontypridd.

PONTYPRIDD DISTRICT COUNCIL. This Council held their fortnightly meeting at I the Council Chamber, Pentre, on Tuesday, Coun- cillor James R|obierts, J.F., presiding. There I were also present Councillors Watkin Williams, W. H. Gronow, Fred George Edwards, Hopkin Morgan, R. L. Phillips, W. Jones-Powell, D. R. Evans, with the deputy-clerk (Mr Joseph Sprague), and the surveyor Mr Edward Rees. The Surveyor reported that he had received a plan from Mr Sibbering, the T.V.R. engineer I showing the proposed diversion of the road at Clydach Court. The consideration of the plan was referred back to the Public Works Commit- tee. The Surveyor reported having found a pony grazing on the common. He had it put in the New Inn stables. As the owner was in poor cir- cumstances he only fined him 10s, 2s 9d of which was paid for stabling. The surveyor's action was approved of. The Surveyor was instructed to see to the re- pairing of the seats on the Common. Mr Rees further reported that the members of the Rhondda Ward had seen the land agents with j reference to the right of way over the tramway to )the Hopkinstolwn Bridge. The agents would report in due course. The Surveyor (recommended the following streets to be improved under the Private Street Works Act, so that they might be taken over: Mary Street, Ann Street, Wood Street, Bedw Terrace, Bodwenarth Terrace, Cilfynydd, Church y Row, and Foundry Row, Coedpenmaen; Malt- sters Row, Rhydfelen; Maritime Road, and Graig Terrace, Graig. It was resolved that the Public Works Commit- tee visit the above streets and report upon what was necessary to be carried out.

l ROYAL CLARENCE THEATRE, PONTY- PRIDD. I The proprietors of the Royal Clarence Theatre, I Pontypridd, have made arrangements (at a great I cost) for the performance of "The Slave Girl," I the smartest musical drama of the day. New songs and dances will be introduced, and on Easter Monday two performances will !be given. It should be stated that the drama will also be per- formed on Good Friday. co ¡

THE HEALTH OF THE RHONDDA. Dr Herbert Jones, medical officer of health for the Rhondda. this week published his annual re- port, which is an extensive one. It deals at some length with the sanitary condition of the district during 1897. In his report Dr Jones stated that the general death-rate for 1897 was slightly be- low that of former years, and was .3 per 1000 below the rate recorded for the whole of England and Wales. This at first .sight may be considered fairly satisfactory, but when they looked more closely into these figures they found that they had An infantile mortality of 204 per 1000 births, .compared with 150 per 1000 in England and Wales, and a death-rate from zymotic or prevent- able diseases of 3.1 per 1000, compared with a Tate of 2.1 per 1000 in the whole country.. Ty- phoid fever, and scarlet fever had been prevalent during the whole year. The number of births registered in the Rhondda during 1897 was 4,109, rof which 2,101 were boys and 2,008 girls, equal to ■-a birth-rate of 34.4 per 1000. The number of illegitimate births were equal to 26 per 1000 of the total births. The number of deaths registered dur- ing 1897 was 2049, equal to a death rate of 17.1 per 1000. The death-rate from all causes in Eng- land and Wales during the same period was 17.4 per 1000. The number of still born cf stillborn children interred at the cemeteries during 1897 was 229, as compared with 295 of the previous year. Dealing with colliery fatalities the doctor reported: The most prolific of fatal colliery accidents in this district appears to be fall of roof in work- ings, and next in frequency from accidents- Fall of clod from roof, number killed 24; crushed -or run over by tram, 17; strain through lifting Aram or rails, 1; struck by something falling down shaft, 1; trampled on by horse, 1.

CRUELTY TO A HORSE AT PORTH. At the Porth Petty Sessions on Thursday last (before Mr J. Ignatius Williams (stipendiary), Dr Ivor Lewis, and Alderman W. H. Mathias), Samuel Griffiths, a brakedriver, Porth, was sum- moned for working one of his horses in an unfit state. Police Constable James, of Porth Police Station gave evidence, and at the request of the stipend- iary, the horse was brought to the court gates. Dr Lewis and Alderman Mathias examined it and found it to be totally unfit for work. The Stipendiary advised the defendant to des- troy the horse, and' pay the costs.

PRESENTATION TO DR. K. JONES. YNYSYBWL. The Ynvsybwl Cricket Club, at a dinner held at the Windsor Hotel on Thursday, made a pre- sentation to Dr K. Jones, who is leaving the dis- trict. Dr Morgan, J.P.. presided over the gath- erings, the proceedings being most enjoyable.

CAERPHILLY POLICE COURT. Susannah Boscombe. a married woman, residing at Llanfabon, appeared at the Caerphilly Police Court on Tuesday last before A'deiman Anthony and Dr Maurice Evans, in answer to several charges. From the evidence given it was learnt that Mrs Boscombe went on the spree on the 28th ult., and in her rounds paid a visit to the Grey- hound, kept by Thomas Powell. When there she changed a sovereign, and partaking of a few glasses of gin commenced kicking up a row. She was asked to leave, but refused. In the row which ensued she tore the landlady's hair from her head, threw stones at the landlord, but did not injure him. She subsequently struck him with a key and smashed the windows. The landlord asked some friends to run for the police. The friends did not go and the landlord was about to eject her.—In answer to the Bench, Mrs Boscombe said she was an old sweetheart of the landlord, and an old friend of his wife. She had known her since she was a child, and hardly expected they would turn her out After advising her the Bench fined her lOa. for refusing to quit, 4s and costs for assault, and Is and costs for damaging the window. James McMillan, repairer, Nelson, was charged before Alderman Anthony and Dr Maurice G. Evans, with stealing a silver watch, value L4 10s., on the 31st ult.-P.C. Williams gave evidence.- Defendant was sent to prison for 14 days. Phillip Morgan, collier, Senghenydd, was charg- ed by P.C. 104 at Caerphilly on Tuesday with keeping a dog without a licence on the 24th ult.- The case was adjourned for a week.

THE CARDIFF EMPIRE. I Mr Stoll has provided an excellent holiday pro- I gramme for the delectation of his patrons, and that the fare will be appreciated was clearly shown on Monday evening, when two crowded houses greeted the performances with the greatest enthusiasm. There are several turns which are deserving Qf special mention. Phil • [Bernard's cinematographe, for one thing, pays a return visit, and among the views shown are realistic pictures of the Oxford and Cambridge boat race, decided but a few days ago. The views show the g respective crews in practice, the start at Putney, and the finish at Mortlake, and those who were unable to get up to London at the time the race 1 was decided should not fail to pay a visit to the > Empire this week. Apart from the boat race, ] views of the spectre ride and a train leaving Jer- usalem are shown upon tl|e .screen. An old J favourite in the person of J. Rowley, pays a return visit. On Monday evening Mr Rowley sang three songs, "The Lady Doctor," "Jrtxie-f- did it." and an amusing parody on "Sally in our Allev." and then, as a second encore, gave one verse of his well-known success, "Going to the Derbv." Ella Dean, a vocalist and actress of considerable merit, sang a couple of songs, in which she displayed a voice of considerable range ) and power. There are many eccentric musicians now before the public. But Mora et Lora has in succeeded in imparting originality even into this particular line of business. Yags apd Mary gave a new and, in some respects, startling performance of bicycles, and George Arvey proved himself an I adept in the art of juggling. Rubi Verdis danced pleasantlv. and as a clog dancer Minnie Ray was very successful, obtaining a well-deserved encore. The Four Forget-Me-Nots, song and dance ar- tistes. provided a tasteful and pleasing turn, whilst the overture played by the orchestra, under the baton of Mr W. Burgess, was not the least enjoyable item on a programme which is brimful of merit. I

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LOCAL NEWS. PORTH. OambeW Delicious Selections of Cakes aJtd Sweet*. On Sunday and Monday the anniversary ser- vices were held at Salem Baptist Chapel. Ser- mons were preached both days by the Rev T. Idwal Jones, Llanelly; Rev J. R. Jones, Ponty- pridd; and the Rev S. F. Roberts, Pontlliw, Pontardulais. The various meetings were intro- duced by reading and prayer by the Rev J. Y. Jones, Trealaw; Mr Herbert Morgan. Cardiff; Rev J. Morgan, Porth, Rev T. E. Hughes, Ynys- hir, and others. The congregations were large and the collections very good. The chapel is about to be renovated, and to undergo some altera- tions worthy of the progress of the cause in the place. Coomb«*' "Bermaliae" Brtad. YSTRAD. Go to Harris for Butter and Cheese, The 8tock that he keeps eyery palate will p.Mse. Central Stores, Pontypridd. Anniversary services were held at Libanus Baptist Chapel, Gelli. on Sunday and Monday last, when sermons were preached to large congre- gations by the Revs. J. Symlog Morgan, Treorky; D. C. Jones, Cwmpark; and Richard Mwens, Llanelly. The Central Stores, in Taff Street, Pontypridd, The Groceries and Provisions take the lead. At the Drill Hall, Pentre, on Thursdey and Sat- urday, the new operetta" The landing üÎ the French at Fishguard," was performed by the Blaenrhondda Dramatic Society. On Thursday, Dr. Hughes presided; and on Saturday, Mr. Davies. Bodringallt Collieries, filled the chair. The principal artistes were:—William Trelethin, Mr. J^Lewis; Mrs. Williams (wife), Miss Ellen Williams daughter, Miss M. A. Griffiths Phillip Dumas (French officer). Mr J. Evans (Telorydd yr Ynys) Bishop of St. David's. Mr. D. J. Morgan (Gwernfab) Lord Cawdor, Mr. J. Rees; General Tate, Mr. T. Gibby; French spies. Messrs D. James and D. Rees; Cardigan farmers, Messrs D. Rees and J. Thomas (lago). The accomjj a;st- was Miss J Jones, and the organist Mr. T. Roder- ick, GT.S.C. Mr. T. Davies deserves the best of compliments for the excellent manner in which he conducted. The proceeds were in aid of l)vtt>yn Methodist Chapel. Coonbto' Delicaou* Caksec.

"DAVID. THE SHEPHERD BOY." PERFORMED AT TOXYPAXDY. The Primitive Methodist Mission Hall Choir performed the cantata. "David, the Shepherd Boy, at the Town Hall. Tonypandv, on Mon- day night, before a large audience. The principal characters were performed by the following mem- bers of the choir: Abigail, Mrs l-i. Lewis Abi- gail's attendants. Misses Dunning and R. Bevan; Michael, Miss C. Dunning; David. Mr James John; Saul, Mr W. Lewis; Jonathan. Mr T. Hughes; Jesse. Mr T. Watkins; Samuel. Mi W. Samuel; Abner and Messenger. Mr T. Thorns; Three Men of War. Misses G. Hoskins. D. Davies and W. Williams quartette of shepherds. Mes- rs L. Watkins. W. W. Duffy, G. Hoskins. and D. Davies Mr G Tuck made an efficient conductor

AFTER AN ATTACK. By common consent patients everywhere admit tba, they feel more depressed and miserable after au attack of Influenza than while under its ir- fluence, and more than they feel after an attack of anj' other illness. There is a want of "Go." a lack of cheerfulness, depression of spirits, fee ing of misery and helplessness, and such despondency a.s t'i be almost unbearable, the slightest exertion is fatiguing, what was considered a pleasure is a toil. the appetite bad entirely gone, and to sum tic "Life is a burden" to those who have not hither to experienced for one day in their lives such feeL ings of misery and helplessness. The best wav to- banish these miserable feelings is to take nouri-h- ing food, and moderate exercie. to avoid solitude, Iand mix in cheerful company, and to take Gwii- ym Evans' Quinine Bitters.' We can strongly and confidently recommend this preparation, as t has treate.d severe cases of influenza, extivme Weakness and Langour with greater success thr,n any other known remedy. A few doses taken in time will drive away tie sense of extreme help- lessness and feeling of misery ?nd weakness wh:"h afflicts patients after a sevei-e attack. GwiIym Evans' Quinine Bitters is sold im bottles, 2s 9d ;id F 4s 6d each. Beware of Imitations. See the mme "Gwilym Evans" on Label. Stamp, and Bott's. Sole proprietors: Quinine Bitters Manufacturing Company, Limited, Llanelly, South Wales.

beyond, or before, the Associated Companies. The workmen have held meetings, but as yet there is neither plan nor cohesion visible—not only sec- tions and localities, but neighbouring collieries disagreeing more or less as to what the demands should be. 20 per cent immediate -advance say a great many; 15 gay a rip the r lot; 10 per cent. say a few, and 7-21 at once to rise to 10 in June adds Abcraman. It is to be sincerely hoped that the Cardiff conference to be held to-day (Thurs- day) will be the mean? of bringing about united action as well as moderation in whatever demand there is to be made to the employers in future. Few, if any, who know the circumstances of a collier's life venture to suggest that the miners do not deserve more wages than they have been earning for some years past. The only question is, how to secure a better state of things. ft""