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Merthyr Vestry Meeting. THE RECTOR OF MERTHYR ON INCORPORATION. IVILL MR. D. A. THOMAS BECOME A RANK TORY? The Easter Vestry in connection with the Parish Church of Merthyr was held at the Town Hall on Thursday morning, the Rev. Dl. Lewis, rector, presiding. The Rector tendered his tltPSics to the re- tiring churchwardens, Col. D. Rees Lewis and I Dr. W. W. Jones. He said tlfat Col Lewis had done a great deal in 0tting the churchyard put in order because of the refusal of the Borough Council to do so, and he had also seen to certain necessary repairs carried out in the church. This had been a great help to him (the Rector) and to the congregation. What- ever Col. Lewis took in hand he did it well. He, therefore, thanked both wardens, and also the sidesmen for their services. He nominated Dr. Jones as churchwarden. On the motion of Mr. Dd. Hopkins, Col. Lewis was re-elected parishor.ers' warden. The following sidesmen were re-elected: Messrs. Dd. Hopkins, Thomas George, E. Jones, Ch-as. Minton, Wm. Richards, John Davies, Walter Thomas, Dd. Evans, W. Jenkins, W. Richards, Hy. Evans, R. Vaughan, Dd. James and Tho- mas Price. It was decided, as usual, to issue a voluntary church rate of sixpence in the 2, on the mo- tion of Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Gunter. Mr. Dd. Davies moved: "That no settlement of the education question which did not give and accord perfect equality of treatment as between denominational and undenominational schools and teachers would be acceptable to Churchmen, and that any attempt to despoil the Church by the threatened Disestablishment and Disendowment of the Four Welsh Dioceses would be resented and opposed to the utmost; also that copies of the resolution be sent to the local members of Parliament and others." He maintained that tho teachers in the non- provided schools in the borough were not treat- ed properly. Very little was said about dis- endowment, but all Churchmen knew that the Government di.d not want disestablishment without disendowment It was said that the Church would be allowed to retain all en- dowments received since 1875, that was no doubt because Nonconformist endowments had been riven since that date, and they did not wish them to be taken away.—Mr. W. Thomas seconded the resolution, and pointed to the success of many of the scholars, who had pass- ed through the old St. David's day schools.— The resolution was carried Unanimously. The resolution was carried unanimously. The Rector said he had much pleasure in announcing that Mr. D. A. Thomas. M.P., had penerously given £ 100 towards reducing the debt on the rebuilding fund of the Parish Church. They all rejoiced to hear that Mr. Thomas's health was improving. He was now an old Parliamentary soldier, ho had seen a good deal of Parliamentary tactics and doings of different Ministers. But he thought Mr. Thomas was maturing in thought, and he (the Rector) ventured to say, a.s he had told the hon. member, that if his life was spared he would die a rank Tory like himself "Ve all wish him to live to see that day," said the Rector. On the motion of Mr. Gunter, seconded by Mr. Strer-m, a hearty vote of thanks was ac- corded Mr. Thomas for his gift.—The Rector added that Mr. Thomas was closely linked with the parish church. Around its walls a large number of his family were buried Mr. Stream said he thought the Corporation should be called upon to improve the church- yard when the lower High-street was widened. -The Rector said this matter was now sub- judicie. For upwards of fifty years, since the closing of the parish churchyard, the overseers and the churchwardens had carried out the work of keeping the place in proper order. That was done until the Borough Council came into force. They all tried for Incorporation, and they had had in various ways a foretaste of it, and perhaps some people would think somewhat differently if they thought the mat- ter over again. Owing to some complication of the Acts of Parliament the Borough Council had pushed the liability off their shoulders. But to-day the churchyard was in good order thanks to Col. Lewis. The meeting then closed. On Wednesday night a meeting of pew- holders of St. David's Church was held in the boys' school.. The Rev. D. Lewis (rector) pre- sided. The Rector re-appointed Mr. T. Flooks as his warden, while Mr T. Gunter was re- elected people's warden. The following were appointed sidesmen Dr. J. L. W. Ward. Mr. Wm. Griffiths. Mr. J. T. Harrap. Dr. W. \y. Jones, Mr. J. R. Bailey. Messrs. Henry Owen, J. Fraser, Tom Evans (Brecon-road), j. Fran- cis Roberts. Wm. Jones, Geo. Hansard, — Pick, M. Truran, Tom Evans (High-street), Dd. Evans (Alma-street), W. T..Tones, Dan Davies, W. W. Meredith, Owen (Dyke-street, < Robert Edwards, W Tenby, W. R. Lewis, Wm. Churchill, Green — King, — Stream, C. H. Flooks, Daucer, — Wining, J. Woollans.

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.i:¿' MERTHYR POLICE COURT. 1 FELDAY.—Before Sir T. Marchant Williams (Stipendiary), and the Mayor (Aid. Wilson). GONE TO REST —Redmond Colman made his logth appearance, charged with being drunk I and disorderly at Ynysgau. Of late the Sti- pendiary had given Redmond a "chance," and recently dismissed a charge oi drunkenness. But Sir Marchant now thought that Column was taking a mean advantage of his leniency, and inflicted a fine of 5s s vl c. >t. and ordered the defendant to find two sureties for good l^.haViour for six mon-'is r u-o II, fail for that-pcriod. Redmo-vl tooled ah: Ilt in vain. and then went down t.) :lx> cells. SKNSELKSS CONDUCT. -Fled nnd •Wil- liam C. Pugh, hauliers, living at Abercynon, were summoned for breaking 32 panes of glass (value B2) at St. Cynon's non-provided schools. —Mr. T A. Roes (Town Clerk) appeared to pro- secute or te Mürthyr Education Allthority. The Stipendiary described the defendants' con- duct as senseless, and ordered them to pay £5 and costs each. DRUNKEN HAULIEK—James Mellin, a cosror- monger, was summoned for beinf drunk whilst in charge of a horse and cart at Dowlais.—P.S. .Jones said the man was so drunk that he had to be carried front the cart into the police sta- tion.—Defendant: The horse took me to the polic^station (laughter).—A fine of 20s. and costs, or a month, was imposed. A TIETIIIL ASSAULT.—Walter Stretton, of Tirphil, was summoned for assaulting William Lewis. Jones, by striking him in the mouth, knocking out a tooth, and causing blood to flow.-The cvidence showod that the two men interested themselves in a boxing contest, Stret- ton being one of the combatants. The two men had words over the merits of the other pugi- list, Stretton, it was alleged, striking Jones.— Complainant produced a blood-stained handker- chief.—Defendant was fined 40s. ad costs. A POOR MORTAJ..—.John Mortal, for sleeping out at Cyf'.rthfa liine-kilns, was sent to work for seven days. MEAN THEFT.—Annie Jones, of Penydarren, wa.s charged with stealing a shawl, value 22s. 6d., the property of Ada li Gunter.—The woman took the shawl from a clothes line, and she was sentenced to two days' imprisonment. ASSAULT.—Pat Kelly was fined 10s. and caste for being drunk and disorderly at Merthyr, and £ 5 and coots, or f1 month, ior assaulting the ofticer who ran him in. BLACKLIsn:R-Enoch Williams was placed upon the blacklist as being an habitual drunk- ard. TUK8DAY.—Beforfe Sir T. Marchant Williams (Stipendiary). Aid. Wilson (the Mayor), Aid. J. M. Berry, Mr. D. C. Evans, a.nd Mr. W. Jones. SLEEPING OUT.—Several men wore Bent to prison for sleeping at Ynysfach coke ovens. "COCK OF THE NORTH."—Thomas Richards, of Dowlas. was summoned for being drunk and disorderly.—Defendant said he had a nickname, and ks. anger was aroused by the constable calling him it.—Stipendiary: What is your nick- name's—Defendant: I don't like to say, sir (laught.er).Upon being pressed, defendant faid lie used to work in a level called "Cock of the North," and people called him by that name (laughter).—A fine of 103. and costs was im- posed. BILLIARDS ON GOOD FRIDAY. — Mr. F. P. Charles, Mr. J. W. Lewis, and Mr. W. W. Meredith said they appeared in eases in which persons were summoned for allowing billiards to be played upon the premises on Good Fri- day.—The Stipendiary said he supposed the peo pl-c did not, think the day should be kept a-> a Sabbath.—Mr. Charles: That is so. The game of billiards has been played on Good Friday for years without interruption by the county police. Rut since the new Chief Constable has arrived, I think he has been looking up the law (laugh- ter). I know that the proceedings are in order. —Those summoned were: Gomer L. Thomas, in respect of the Angel Buildings. Henry Mar- shall, Central Hotel; Ebenezer Parry. Vulcan Coffee Tavern. Merthyr; Henry J. Sims, Bush Hotel, Dowlais; Thomas Morgan, White Hart. Quakers' Yard; and Morgan Evans, Fox and Hounds, Troedvrhiw.—All the were dis- missed on payment of costs, with the exception of the Wnite Hart, and Morgan was fined 5s. and costs because the game was continued aftsi the police had administered a caution. MAN AND WIFE.—Elizabeth Jane Humphreys applied for a separation order asrainst her hus- band on the plea of cruelty.—The parties live at Mount Pleasant, Merthyr Vale.—Mr. W R. Edmonds was for the wife, who said she married the defendant, who wn., her second hus- band, 16 years ago. On her marriage day he made accusations against her, and she took off hor wedding ring and offered it to him. She left him this month. One day, he came home under the influence of drink, refused to oat his dinner, and beat her until she was block and blue.—Defendant said the i rouble arose owing to the interference of his wife's children by her first husband.—The Stipendiary granted the order, and told defendant to pay 10s. a week. CAUTION TO BOYS. — John Giltos, of Panty- scallog, Dowlais, was fined 20s. and costs for knocking at people's doors and running away. CAUGHT IN THE ACT. — Detective-Constable Evans secreted himself in the Merthyr Market on Friday nigh*, and saw Edward Jones, aged 17, enter the premises, and begin to pilfer from a stall the property of Rifchard Peacock. The detective came from his hiding pkee, caught Jones, and locked him up.—Defendant had been in trouble before, and hewas sent to pri- son for two months. COUNTY COURT BAILIFF ASSAULTED. Robert Brain, of Treharris, was summoned for assaulting Thomas Williams, a County Court bailiff. Complainant said ho had occasion to go to Treharris to serve a warrant on a man. When he reached the house the man ran up- stairs. He followed him, and when on the stairs the defendant prevented his progress and a strugglo took place, witness being severely handled. He afterwards succeeded in reach- ing the bedroom, and fo'-nd that the man he wanted had oscaped through the window.— The Stipendiary inflicted a fine of JS3 and costs, or a month. FAN ENGINEMAN IN TROUBLE. Dd. J. Jones, a cripple, of Merthyr, fan en, gineman at Glynmul Drift, was summoned for being asleop while on duty, for beintr intoxi- cated. and-also for assaulting Noah Davies.— Mr. F. P. Charles appeared to prosecute, and Mr. J. W. Lewis was for the defcnce.—Benj. Edmunds, night foreman, said ho found the door of the engine-room locked. Witness got in through the window, and found defendant asleep, and ho smelt Of drink. A dog which was in the house attacked witness. Davies, the under-manager, came there, and while he was talking to the defendant, tho latter struck him a blow Oil the face —Noah Davies said he (Saw the defendant, asleep on the bench. He shook him for ten minutes, and when ho awoko. he told the defendant he ought to be ashamed of himself to coma to work -in that state, because there were seventy men in the pit. Defendant struck him a blow, and witness, in return. struck the defendant a blow which put him out of the shed.—P-C. Scott (Plymouth street) said he was sent for. Defendant was drunk, and Davies's eve was discoloured.—Benjamin Evans, manager of Plymouth Collieries, produced the rules in force at the pit.—Mr. Lewis said tie defendant, did not go to the shed on duty, but to deliver 110 the key to somebody. Undoubt- edly he had been drinking, and that wa-, why he elected not to go on duty —Mr. Charles pointed out that the door was locked on the m- side. Mr Lewis admitted the assault, but pleaded provocation.—The Stipendiary thought it was a bad case, fltld inflicted a fine of 20s. and costs for each offence. CHEATED THE T.V.R. COMPANY. Lewis Evans, commercial traveller, Ponty- pridd, was summoned for travelling on the Taff Vale' Railway without paying his fare on the 25th of March.—Mr- Ingledewappeared to pro- secute. John Pennell, ticket examiner on the T.V.R., said he had known the defendant for years—since he kept a grocer's shop at Ponty- pridd. He had sometimes "cxcessed him" when traveiling and did so on the 24th of March. On the 25th he followed the defendant to Mer- thyr and watched him enter an evening train to Pontypridd the same day At Pontypridd he gave up a tICket., "Abercynon to Ponty- pridd," and he said he gave up the other ticket at Abercynon.—Defendant contended that he gave up his ticket,—The Stipendiary said it was a bad case and he was eorry he could not send the defendant to prison. Defendant would be fined 40s. and costs, and advocate's fee (£4 5s.). STEALING COAL FROM THE T.V.R. YARD. Edward W J Brain was summoned for steal- ing 651bs of coal, value 9d., from a truck in the goods vard at the Railway Station, belong- ing to the Taff Vale Railway Company.—Mr. lngledew appeared to prosecute.—Evidence was given that, the defenant was seen behind a. truck of coal, and near him was a sack containing coal. He denied all knowledges of the sack, but he was detained. It was said the defendant must have climbed over a fenco 6ft. high to get to the truck: lie had no right in the yard. —Defendant said he went to the stable to assist a friend he did not. climb the wall.—Detective Edwards' said the defendant was found in the yard at 9 50 and the stable was closed at 7.30. There were'marks on the wall showing that coal had been passed over.—When arrested de- fendant's hands were covered with coal dust, and he said he had not washed them for three days.—Defendant pleaded not guilty, but he was lined 40s., or a month's imprisonment. MARKING ANOTHER MAN'S TRAM. PLYMOUTH COLLIER'S ADMISSION. Thomas Evans collirat South Pit, who was represented by Mr. ■ R. Ldmunds. was sum- moned for attempting to obtain 2s. money of Messrs. The IIill s Plymouth Com- pany bv marking another man s.tram with hw jwn 'n urn be r!—M r. F. P- Charles, who appeared to prosecute, said this, case was somewhat un- usual, as the' defendant was a. member of. the Checkweighorv Committee who inquired into offences of this kind on ^behalf of the men. The only thing that could be sa;d in defendant s favour was that he made a confusion of his guilt,.—Arthur Brooks Pnmroje Hill Tynvr- adyn, a collier, said ha worked in South I it with a boy named Drew, Defendant was em- ployed in the same heading. Uis r'ttnw.' was 173, and defendant's number 47o. On tu, if April witness four Itams, and the last one 473-29. A§ hji weut ou £ of Ui.e 11 1:1.Y- pit, he found that "5" h?.d been substituted for "3," and 29 altered to 28. He made inquir- ies and reported the matter, and the next morn- ing he met the defendant, who said, "I did do it; I am sorry. I don't know what mado me do it." The matter was reported to the Check- weighers' Committee. The vaJuo of the tram was 2s. 9d.—By Mr. Edmunds. Defendant was one of witness's friends; they had known each other for some vears. Defendant did not say he altered the tram because he had liimse'f lost one.-Charles D. Jones, checkweigher, said the defendant appeared before the committee on April 14th. and admitted his guilt. Defendant was himself a member of the committee, whose duty it was to detect and inquire into pudi offences.—Witness, in reply to the Stipendiary, said this was a common QCcurronc", but suffi- cient evidence could not be got to detect the offenders.—Pleading guilty. Mr. Edmunds ad dressed the court on defendant's behalf, i-aying that he was tempted to do this in a fit of antrer because he had himself lost a tram.—The Sti- pendiary said there must have been premedita- tion, and inflicted a fine of JB5, or a month's im- prisonment. Defendant was given a month to pay the money.

Merthyr Board of Guardians. A QUESTION TO BE RAISED IN PARLIAMENT. MR. EVANS AND THE OVERSEERS. The Rev. J. ITathren Davies presided at the fortnightly meeting of this Board on Saturday. Mr. H. Jones moved "That in view of the Registrar General's refusal to consent to the Guardians' proposal to divide the Upper Reg- istration sub-district into two sub-districts, Mr. Keir Hardie, M.P., be asked to move in the House of Commons upon the consideration of the estimates, a reduction of in the salary of the Registrar-General. He said the Board, by a unanimous vote, asked the Registrar-Gen- eral to divide the district, but that official ig- nored their wishes. He did not consider the Registrar-General was in a position to dictate, because some time ago he advised that Pen- deryn parish should be added to Merthyr and Vaynor to Aberdare (laughter).—Mr. Aug-ustus Davies seconded, and Mr. Dd. Davies supported Jhe resolution, which was carried.—It was aJso agreed that the resolution be sent to the leader of the Welsh Parliamentary Party and the 1.1.- bour Party in the House.—Rector of Dow- lais: It will give them something to ùo. Mr. Dd. Evans (Merthyr) moved that a letter bo sent to the Town Clerk of Merthyr pointing ont t.hat the appointment of six overseers by the Corporation was contrary to the statute. He said he was still of the opinion that the Cor- poration had no richt to appoint more than four overseers, and he also moved that the Clerk write to the Local Government Board asking for their opinion. He did not care whether there were four or forty-four over- seers, but he wished to be on the right side. Very often appellants went to Quarter Sessions, and they would all agree that upon a legal quibble the Board might lose the day and be mulcted in great expense. He wished to avoid a legal quibble in regard to the number of overseers.—Mr. Rees Rees seconded, a.nd the resolution was carried. The Rev. J. O'Reilly moved, "That all ap- peals against maintenance orders, or proposed orders, be referred to a committee, which will meet at ten o'clock a.m. on the days on which the Board meets, and bring up a report upon the cases submitted."—Several amend- ments were proposed, and it was ultimately agreed, on the motion of Mrs. M. T. Williams, that the cases to be brought, forward by the warrant officer be in future taken immediately after the minutes of a previous meeting have been signed. The Clerk said he had received from the Local Government Board £219 4s. 9d. paid un- der the Agricultural Rates Act. TpeqClerk said he had received a precept from the Glamorgan County Council for £15,000, of which £7,543 was payable on 1st June. The amounts were made up as follows:—Aber- ^70' Gellygaer, £ 10,266; Rhigos, \r J^ertbyr did notr appear in this precept. •■-Mr. D. Evans said he was of opinion that the last precept included £ 2,000 from Merthyr, 1 was duplicated, as the Corporation also he money.—The Clerk said that would Uter to be considered when the question ..• lustrnent. between the County Council u.tK' tiie Corporation was gone into. The cause of toe duplication if any, was that the County rate, which included the £ 2,000, was made up belore Merthyr became a. county borough. The Clerk said he had received from the County Council the county rate basis, that of Merthyr being £242,967. Other Unions were anc^ Cowbridge, £ 461,295; Cardiff, £ 678,820: Gower £ 62,787; Llanelly, £ 25,200; Neath, £ 394,296; Pontardawe, £ 97,104; Ponty- Swansea, £116,002. So far as Merthyr was concerned it was only for that portion of the Union in the administrative county. .A-. letter was read from Mr. Thos. Powell, Wellington-street, thanking the Board for ap- Polnting him registrar of births and deaths for Merthyr Upper Sub-district. A Iptter from the relieving officers and master of the house applying for extra remuneration for work under the Old Age Pensions Act, was referred to the Finance Committee.—1The Clerk: I see that some Unions have allowed masters, relieving- officers and clerk twopence per case. A letter was received from the Poplar Guar- dians asking the Merthyr Board of Guardians to pass a resolution in favour of the .taxation of n ;i 1 ^ues —It was agreed to reply that the already adopted such a course. ,r"e Rector of Dowlais gave notice to move that the Board subscribe twenty guineas to the funds of Porthcawl Rest.—The Clerk said that tickets were now available. wTl agree^ to print and issue 500 posters, 1?..y elsh. giving the principal provisions of the Chddren's Act.

"The White Garland." CANTATA PERFORMANCE AT DOWLAIS The cantata Entitled, "Tho White Garland," was performed by the Cwm Branch School of Gwernjlwyn, at the school-room, on Thursday evening. There was a large attendance, and Mr. John Monran, Gwernllwyn Fach House, presided. Some miscellaneous items were first rendered by the scholars. "The Tall Top Hat created great amusement,, Masters D. G. Evans, Ed. James, Jack Thomas. Tom. Williams and T. J. Evans doing their work as "dandies" re- markably well. After a couple of sketches, in which the Professor and his students were in evidence, and an excellent recitation by Master Leyshon Williams, the "Suffragettes" engaged the attention of the audience. Miss Rees, Bryn- tirion-street, as "leader" of the "noble band of martyrs" (Misses Addie Williams, Olwen Tho- mas, May Morris, and Minnie Jones) gave a capital impression of the militant vote-seeker. The enpore was truly deserved. Mr. W. J. Thornas proved an ideal polieceman. "The White Garland" (C. G. Allen) was then proceeded with. The children are supposed to be at their annual festival. Assembled in a rural spot for a picnic they gather round their Queen (Miss M. A. Williams), and circle play- fully about her, singing the choruses, "Happy Hearts," and "Hail to our Beautiful Queen." The Queen then announces that she will bestow wreaths of laurel and flowers upon the heads of the best children. The "Punctual Scholar" (Miss P. Jones) is first invested, and much amusement, is caused by the appearance of the Tardy Scholar" (Master Tom Williams), who sings a song. The "Persevering Scholar" (Mas- ter Jack Thomas) is next crowned, and greeted by the chorus. The "Punctual" and "Persever- Scholar" then sing a duet. The entrance of the "Quarrelsome Scholar," most effectively interpreted by Master Dan ThomM, causes' a diversion. He is rebuked in a song by a little girl (Miss Sarah Olwen Davies) who delighted everybody. The "Generous Scholar" (Miss Minnie Powell) is then praised by Misses Han- nah Lloyd, Ceinwen Davies, and Katie Bowen and is crowned with a garland of white blos- soms. The "Selfish Scholar" (Master Ben Wil- liams) is next chided by a little girl (Miss Lilla Williams). The party then all go off after singing a song, to the picnic, leaving behind the "Quarrelsome," "Selfish," and "Tardy" scho- lars, who have a conversation. They end by expressing their sorrow to the "Queen," who forgives them, and takes them back. A united chorus follows, and the cantata ends with a hymn. Under the condudorship of Mr. D. W. Mor- ris, the choir and soloists acquitted themselves most praiseworthilv, not a hitch of any kind occurring throughout the performance. Special reference should be made to Miss M. A. Wil- liams, who enacted the part of "The Queen with remarkable success for one so young, and captured the hearts of her auditors with her in- telligent rendering and sweet singing in a most exacting role. The stase managers were Messrs. W. J. Thomas and Evan Jacob. The accompanist for the evening: was Master Tom H. Davies, whose playing deserves commenda- tion. As usual. Messrs. J. S. Davies and Co.. drapers, etc., High-street, kindly lent the nc- cessary materials for the decoration of the stage.

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DOWLAIS. I J. JEREMIAH, Plumber, Gas Fitter, and House Decorator, 5, North-street, Dowlais. Lowest prices compatible with good workmanship and materials. A trial solicited. Also open to negotiate for the sale or purchase of property privately. Note the address, 5, North-street, Dowlais. GREAT SHOW OF CLOTHING for Winter Wear at W. MORGAN DAVIES. 115. High-street, Dowlais. Boys', Youths', and Men's Suits in great variety. An inspection invited. Hats, Caps, etc., in the newest shapes. As INTFJIESTING DISPLAY —How "K" Boots arc rriade, and what they arc made of. We are exhibit- incr ill our window a choice selection of finc skins of black and brown leather as used in the manu- factnrc of "K" Boots and Shoes, Note Address, W. Ie WILLIAMS, 51A, High-street, Merthyr. SHORTHAND.—Private classes now being form- od. All stages. Tom Phillips, 48, Brynheulog- st.rest, Penydarren. PKKSONAI..—The numerous friends of Coun. A. W. lloulson, Caeharris House (secretary to Messrs. Guest, Keen and Nettiefolds, Ltd.) will be gr.3t.ified to learn that he is gaining strength and gradually improving in health at Bournemouth, where he is recuperating after his recent illness. SHORTHAND SUCCESSES.—Twenty-two scholars from the shorthand classes conducted by Mr. Tom Phiilips, Penydarren, at the Dowlais Cen- tral Schools, sat last month at the annual ex- amination held by Sir Isaac Pitman and Sons, with the gratifying result that they all passed. The names of the candidates to whom certifi- cates will-be duly awarded are :—Speed 140 words a minute. Stanley Jones; 120 words a minute, Dd. Henrv Daniel, J. J. Hughes, W. J. Howells; 90 words a minute, J, G. Gwynne; 30 words a minute, W. J. Morgan, Philip Wil- liams, W. J. Jones, Philip Jones, John Jones; 60 words a minute, Mordecai Williams. First theory: John Arthur John. J. S. John, Nellie Lewis, Cissy Jones, Joseph Davies, H. T. Davi-es, Evan Enoch, Albert J. Parker. S. K. Alionder,, Robert Smith, Rees Williams. CYMEEIGYDDION LECTURF.—The fourth and last lecture of a most successful session of the Cymreigyddion Society took place on Thursday evening, at Hermon C.M. Chape!. The lecturer was the Rev. W. Cynon Evans. Treherbert, who took for his subject, "Athryliih a Hwyliau y Pwlpud Cvmreig" ("The Genius and Huincur of the Welsh Pulpit"), and he kept his audience thoroughly entertained from first to last. He gave numerous striking portraitures of old we! known, "relsh pulpit worthies, whose- speech, mannerisms, personal characteristics, and wit- ticisms he effectively reproduced and imitated. On the motion of Mr. John Davies (Hermon), seconded by TMr. David Jones (Bethania), the rev. gentleman was accorded the thanks of the assembly, and the Chairman (Dr. H. D. Jones. Ilermon) received a like compliment on the proposition of the Rev. Peter Price, M.A., Bethania. SERVICE OF SONG.—A service of song entitled, "Samuel," was rendered by the St. Luke's Church Children's Choir, on Tuesday evoning, before a large audience. The solos were taken bv Miss May Williams. Pant; Messrs. Tom Collins, and W. R. Thomas. Mr. T. Sims accompanied on the pianoforte supported by an orchestra, the whole being under the lead- ership of Mr. E. R. Jones. The readings were taken up by the Rev. J. Evans, Troedyrhiw. The service will be repeated at an earl- date. ANNIVERSARY SFRVICES.—The anniversary of Eli7.abet.h-si,reef, English Presbyterian Church was celebrated on Sunday, the pulpit being occupied by the Rev. G. Parry Williams, Pont- ypridd, secretary of the South Wales C.M. As- sociation. All three meetings were well at- tended, and the congregations followed with deep interest the able efforts of the preocher. The collections on behalf of the church funds realised a good sum. GWlmNUWYN PASTORATE. — A fortnight ago we intimated that the Rev. Edward Jones, pastor of Gwernllwyn Welsh Congregational Chapel, had received a unanimous invitation to the charge of Christ Church, Rhyl, an En- glish branch of the denomination. Loth to part with the rev. gentleman, who has laboured amongst them for four years past, the Gwern- llwyn friends appointed a deputation to walt upon Mr. Jones, who promised to give their appeal his earnest consideration. At the close of Sunday evening's service, however, the rev. gentleman's acceptance of the call to North Wales was communicated to Gwernllwyn Church and congregation by letter, and heard with much regret. Mr. Jones is likel to leave the town towards the end of May. He is an exceedingly able preacher, who had a brilliant collegiate career, young in years, and of abun- dant promise, and he and Mrs. Jones will carry with them the best wishes for a happy and pros- perous future in their new home. CHURCH PARADE.—The parish church of St. John's was visited, on Sunday morning, bv the Merthyr Detachment, of the 5th Battalion Welsh Regiment, who attended divine service, conducted by the Rev. Llewelyn M. Willia.ms (Rector 'of Dowlais and chaplain of the Bat- talion). The rank and file, with whom were the band, undor the leadership of Bandmaster Hanney, presented a. smart appearance. They assembled about 80 strong at the Drill Hall, Merthyr, and under the command of Major F. T. J, Capt. D. C. Harris, and Lieut. H. H. Southey. marched to Dowlais through Pen- ydarren, via the High-street, Brecon-street, and Union-street. There was a largo congregation at Church, and tho Rector delivered an elo- quent and appropriate sermon. Mr. W J. Watkins, F.R.C.O., presided at the organ, and Mr. D. R. S. Frost, had charge of the choir. After service a return was made via East- street, Market-street, and High-street to the Drill Hall. Merthyr, where officers and men dissembled. DEATHS IN THE STATES.—Issues of the Welsh American weekly, "Y Dyrch," just to hand, record the death recently of Dowlais folk in the United States. The first is that of Mrs. George Price, Yorktown, Pa., who was born in Dowiais in March, 1853 being a daughter of Mr. Dd. and Charlotte Rees, and her father was a deacon at Bryn Seion Chape" for many years. The deceased and her husband, Mr. Thos. Davies, emigrated after their marriage in 1882, but he died very shortly after reaching America. Removing to Yorktown she was married agaii to Mr. George Price, who, with four children, are left to mourn their loss. She was a janitress of the Congregational Church for some years, and was greatly respected. A familiar character, named Wm. B. Jones (or "William BJaen y Garth," Dowlais) died at Spanish Fork, Utah. He was well known in Scranton, where he settled and worked as a collier in 1865. In 1873 he and his family re- moved to Utah, he being a consistent Mormon by profession. He was born in 1829. and tho funeral service was held in the City Pavilion in Spanish Fork. TEMPERANCE.—On Tuesday evening, at the Mission Hall, Ifor-street, a temperance meet- ing, under the auspices of the I.O.G.T., was held, (Joun. Isaac Edwards (P.G.W.P. of the Order of Sons of Temperance, Merthyr Tydfil Gr. Div.) presiding. A good number was pre- sent, in addition to which the president of Merched y De (Mrs. D. Jones. Morlais-street) and the whole of the members, attended, hav- ing come from their usual weekly meeting, to hear the addresses. The first speaker was Mr. S. Stanton, Gr. Lodge Agent, Cardiff, who took as the basis of his splendid address a remark that the late Lord Chancellor (Lord Halsbury) made in reference to the late Licensing Bill of the present. Government, "that beer was liquid food." He had very trite and sensible obser- vations as to that matter, and proved conclu- sively that .alcohol was not a food, his com- ments being very well received. The great of the meeting, however, was the Grand Chief Templar of the Grand Lodge of Wales, the Rev. J. A. Rees, B.A., rector of Rhosoolyn, Anglesea (late curate of Fochriw), who gave an excellent address on the principles of the Good Temnlars. His appeals to the audience to work for temperanoe, sobriety; and prohibition, as a Church minister, as a citizen, :and as a Good Templar, was received with great applause, as the rev. gentleman spoke with much power and earnestness. The Rev. Mr. Clark, of the Mis- sion Hall, and Inspector John Edwards (G.W. and R.R.) proposed and seconded a vote of thanks to the speakers and the chairman. The meeting concluded with a hymn and prayer. NATUIm IS ARRAYED in all her g!ory. Follow her example and array yourself in smart, spring attire purchased at the Emporiifln of Fashion, R T. J ONES & Co.'s, Market-square. Merthyr Tydfil.

Dowlais Miners' District Meeting. The monthly meeting of the Dowlais Feder- ated District of Miners was held on Monday at tl Claffence Hotel, East-street, under the presidency of Mr. John Williams (chairman). He was supported by Coun. John Davies (agent), Mr. David Thomas (secretary), and a full representation of affiliated lodges. At tne outset of the proceedings a vote of condolence was passed with the widow of the late Mr. Tho- nias Jones, Berry-square, Dowlais, who was killed at. South Tunnel Pit, and to the family of the late Mr. John Owen, Mount Pleasant, Bedlinog: who succumbed at the Merthyr Gen- eral Hospital from the effects of the injuries sustained by falling off the wining-clrum at Bedhnog No. 1 Pit.—It was decided that the monthly meetings of the district, be continued as at present, and not confined to one half- way only.- An appeal for financial support from the Amateur Society of Musicians towards con- testing a case in the Higher Courts, was- fa- vourably recommended to the lodges, and a sum of two guineas was granted;—Resolutions from the Glan Monlais Lodge concerning the secretary's salary and a sub-agent, were referred back for explanation, the same to be returned in, writing.—The out of work levy was arranged to be charged at the next meetings.—On the question of principal speakers for the annual district demonstration it was agreed that one each-Enlish and Welsh—be selected, and out of the following list it was suggested that the Welsh representntive.should, be chosen: Messrs John Williams, M.P. :'Tom George, Ferndale W. H. Morgan, Femhill; John Thomas, Gatw; n. Morgan Anthracite; P. D- R-ees, Aber- lare W. E. -Morgan, Morriston John D. Morgan, anthracite and 'W. Harris, Abertil- lery. The • Agent reported upon 41 cases of accident during the past,.month. A claim at Bedlinog had fbeen settled at £ 175.—There no change in the-positioii of affairs at tic Eled Seam. Fochriw, where t; e dispute re the. cutting price continued. — The membership stands at 3,293. 'biNSKED COMPOUND' wiui warm waj— õ" an tv celleut gargle for sgtc throat.

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