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DARING RAILWAY ROBBERY IN THE RHONDDA. On Sunday night, during the heavy storms of rain, the goods shed at the Taff Vale Railway station, Ystrad, Rhondda, was rifled by a gang of thieves. They entered the premises, which had been securely fastened by means of a small ,window-one of a large number of windows which face the passenger platform. The wood- work was clean cut out to facilitate their ingress. They laid hold of all kinds of portable and un- .portable property, including about fifty yards of ,cloth-part of a large parcel consigned to a local tailor. The total rumoured value of the stolen property is placed at £ 20 to JE25. Shortly before one o'clock on Tuesday morning a person named William Davies, alias John Jones Little, apparently about 35 years, shabbily attired, and -of au exceedingly dirty appearance, was arrested by Mr. Timothy in his own timber yard, which as near the Ystrad Railway Station goods shed, where the robbery was committed. Mr. Timothy resides just inside the entrance to his timber yard, and about a quarter to one in the morning, when he was in the act of retiring to rest, he heard the barking of his dog. His attention was immediately aroused, and on peering through ,one of the bedroom window panes, he thought he perceived a human figure groping about near the house. He lost no time in putting on his clothes and emerging into the yard. Upon reaching the railway signal-box he communicated with the sigoal-man, and both returned to the spot where the figure had been seen. Before they had gone many yards a man was seen who was soon overtaken by Mr. Timothy. The marauder immediately turned and raised a car- penter's chisel which he had in his hand, and ,threatened to strike him. Mr. Timothy had previously to leaving the house, availed himself of a poker, and with this instrument he dealt the man a severe blow across his left arm, while the signalman" tripped" him up. They afterwards disarmed him, and information having been given to the police, the supposed burglar was subsequently aprehended and taken into custody. The police discovered that some of the tools found upon him were identical with some that have been missed at Porth.
MOUNTAIN ASH.
MOUNTAIN ASH. BOILER CATASTROPHE.—At six 0 clock on Friday morning last the people resident at Lower Duffryn were startled by a violent report evi- dently proceeding from a group of eight boilers situated a little to the west of the lower pit winding engine. It was quickly ascertained that a large tube which runs longitudinally through the centre of the boiler and parallel with the outside shell had yielded to the internal steam pressure, and consequently burst. Dense volumes of steam and scalding water, together with an accompaniment of bricks and masonry, were projected some distance into the air, but the greater disruptive force of the explosion seems to have taken a downward direction. The plates forming the roof of the tube at that par- ticular spot where tbe fracture occurred are so frayed and distorted as to completely impede the passage through it. At the time the explo- sion took place the boiler was working at twenty. five pounds pressure to the square inch, their maximum working pressure is between forty-five and fifty pounds to the square inch, while they are tested to a much higher and far greater strain. The boiler in question has been regu- larly inspected at frequent intervals and found to be in a thoroughly satisfactory condition. It was not found necessary to suspend work at the colliery during the day, although difficnl*v was IKfSS^th^reiy' ^d«T ground engines. We are happy to record that no lives were lost or injury sustained by the stokers attending the boilers, or by other work- men engaged in the vicinity. TEA PARTY. — On Monday evening last a most enjoyable meeting was held by the mem- bers and associates of the Female Branch Church of England Temperance Society at the Coffee Tavern Assembly-rooms. A very excel- lent tea was provided for the occasion and par- taken of by members and visitors with every degree of satisfaction. An entertainment after tea formed a portion of the evening's programme, and proved a thorough success. The local branch has some 150 members, with Lady Aberdare, who takes a great interest in the society's work, as president. Her Ladyship presided over the entire evening's proceedings. There were also present the Hon. Misses Bruce. EXHIBITION.—On Tuesday and Wednesday last the third annual exhibition of the Mountain Ash Science Classes was held at the Coffee Tavern assembly-room. The attendance upon each day was large, an exemplification of the fact that scientific knowledge finds an appreciation in many of the residents of this town. The exhibits were numerous and varied, and from their very diversity entirely lacked that sameness which, when experienced, becomes so tiring and irrit- able to the mind. The competitions, in some instauces, were really very severe, more especially in the horticultural departments. The adjudi- cator for this series was Mr. Stone, gardener, Duffryn, who deserves some commendation for the tact displayed in the selection of the better plants. Rev. B. Lloyd and the Rev. J. Swinner- ton are to be congratulated upon their organi- sation and management of affairs. Sub- joined is a list of the prize-winners Fossil ferns-lbt, H. Thomas 2nd, W. Jones. Fossil mollusea-lat, L. Davies. Botanical col- lections—1st, Miss M. Hammer; 2nd, Miss M. Beynon. Map of Glamorganshire—1st, J. Mos- ley; 2nd, D. A. Coleman. Best colleotiun of sea and land shells—1st, D. A. Colemaa 2nd, Miss Emblyn. Best general collection of fossils —1st, L. Davies. Best collection of minerals- 1st, Mr. E. R. Rees. Best plant in bloom—1st, Mrs. Farley; 2nd, E. Davies; 3rd, J. Phillips. Best foliage plant-lat, Mrs. Beynon 2nd, T. Edwards 3rd, D. Brooks. Best geranium—1st, J. Brooks 2nd, J. Brooks; 3rd, Mrs. Davies, Duffryn-street. Best calceolaria 1st, E. J. Miller. Best faschia- Ist, E. J. Miller; .2nd, J. Brooks; 3rd, J. Manfield. Lady Aberdare visited the exhibition prior to its termination on Wednesday euening, and distributed the prizes to the various successful exhibitors.
NEW TREDEGAR.!
NEW TREDEGAR. FATAL ACCIDENT AT THE ELLIOT PIT.-The second of the fatal accidents at the sinking of this pit occurred on Saturday morning about three o'clock. The big barrel, which hold 420 gallons, was being hoisted full of water, when, by some mishap, the sheaf and plummer blocks at the top of the framing gave way. The barrel was thus thrown out of the line, and caught the first projecting byatt on which was a donkey engine. The blow turned the byatt in a slant- ing position, and the unfortunate engineman was thrown down. It is calculated that there was a depth of from fifteen to twenty yards of water at the bottom of the pit, and thus the poor fellow met with his death by drowning. Up to the present time the body has not been TeCOverecl. The engineman, William Morgan, lived at Plantation-street, Rhymney, and leaves a wife and five children.
YSTRAD MYNACH.
YSTRAD MYNACH. ACCIDENT.-On Thursday afternoon last, a woodman named George White at work cutting timber on land near Tynycoed sustained a very .severe injury to the foot, smashing his toes badly. Dr. W. C. Davies, of Maesycwmmer, was prompt in attendance, and dressed the injured limb. At first it was thought that two -of the toes would have to be amputated, but Dr. Davies felt confident that he could same them. CHURCH SCHOOL TREAT. The children attending Holy Trinity Church Schools were on Tuesday afternoon, through the kindness and generosity of Mrs. George Thomas, of Ystrad Mynach, provided with a splendid treat of good 'things at their schools. Miss Thompson, com- panion to Mrs. Thomas, superintended the whole of the arrangements, And the feast was greatly enjoyed by the children, whose wants were carefully seen to by the several visitors who were present. After the feast was over, the children participated in out-door sports until evening. Before leaving they gave several hearty cheers for the above kind and noble- hearted lady, who at all times bestows so much care upon those residing about her, both the young and the aged. The children before leaving received presents consisting of useful articles as well as toys. The school rooms were suitably and tastefully decorated, and every thing passed off with eclat.
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"BEDD GELERT." The spearmen heard the bugle sound, and cheerily smiled the luorn, And many a brach, and many a liound, attend Llewellyn's horn And still he blew a louder blast, and gave a louder cheer f. Come, Gelert! Why art thou the last I.lewtdly n's horn to hear Oh, where does faithful Gelert roam ? the flower of ail his race So true, so brave a lamb at home—a lion in the chase 'i'was only at Llewellyn's board the faithful Gelert fed He watched, he served, lie cheered his lord, and sentinel'd his bed. In sooth, he was a peerless hound, the gift of royal John Hut now no Gelert could be lound, and all the chase rode on. And now, as over rocks and dells the gallant chidings rise, All Snowdon's craggy chaos yells with many mingled cries. That day Llewellyn little loved the chase of hart or hare, And scant and small the booty proved, for Gelert was not there. Unplcased, Llewellyn homeward hied; when, near the portal seat, His truant Gelert he espied, bounding his lord to greet. But when he gained the castle door, aghast the chieltain stood The hound was smeared with gouts of gore—his lips and fangs ran blood Llewellyn gazed with wild surprise, unused such looks to meet His favourite checked liis joyful guise, and crouched, and licked his feet. Onward in haste Llewellyn passed—and on went Gelert too And still, where'er his eyes were cast, fresh blood-gouts shocked his view O'erturned his infant's bid he found the blood-stained covert rent; And all around the walls and ground with recent blood besjJent He called his cliild-no voice replied! he search d with terror wild Blood 1 blood he found on every side, but nowhere found the 6mld Hell-hound by thee my child's devoured the frantic father cried, .And to the hilt his vengeful sword he plunged in Gelert's side His supiilijnt as to earth he fell, no pity could impart; Hut still his Gelert's dying yell passed heavy! o'er lus heart. Aioused by Gelert's dying yell, some slumberer wakened igii What words the parent's joy can tell, to hear his infant cry Concealed beneath a mangled heap his hurried search had missed, All glowing from his rosy sleep his cherub boy he kissed Nor scratch had lie, nor harm, nor diead-titit the same couch beneath Lay a great wolf, all torn and dead—tremendous st:ll in death Ah what was then Llewellyn's pain! for now the truth was clear; The gallant hound the wolf had slain, to save Llewellyn's luir. Vain, vain was all Llewellyn's woe Best of thy kind, adieu The frantic deed which laid thee low, this heart shall ever rue!" And now a gallant tomb they raise, with costly sculpture decked And niurbles, storied with his praise, poor Gelert's bones protect. Here never could the spearman pass, orforester, uniiioved Here oft the tear-besprinkled grass Llewellyn's sorrow proved. And here he liung his horn and spear and oft, as evening lell, In fancy's piercing sounds would hear poor Gelert's dying J'ell f S.—The above is for competition in the Second Chair Eisteddfod, Tredegar, on November 3rd, 1SS4, in place of "The Drunkard's history of himself," as stated on pro- gramme. W. W. HOGAN, I „ a J.EVANS, Hon. Sees.
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BLACKWOOD POLICE COURT. FRIDAY.—Before Mr. J. D. James (chairman), lie v. Rees Jones, Dr. Williams (Abertillery), and Mr. A. T. D. Berrington. GENERAL LICENSING SESSIONS.-All the licenses were renewed without any cbjections from the police authorities, except the Yew Tree Inn, Blackwood, and Tredegar Junction Refreshment House, which were opposed by Mr. Supt. Whit field, inasmuch as the excise licenses in connection with the houses had not been taken out for several years. The matter of renewing them was ad- journed to the Blaina sessions.—Mr. Rees Davies, Collier's Arms (beerhouse), Gwrhay, near Black- wood, applied for a spirit license.-Mr: T. S. Ed- wards, Newport, appeared on behalf of the appli- cant, and called witnesses to^ grove the usual tile alterations recently made there, in order to be more suitable for the proposed spirit business, and he also produced a long petition .signed by the leading inhabitants of the neighbourhood in favour of a spirit license there. The petition added that the house was situated in close proximity to Gwrhay and Waterloo collieries, and also that Hall's tramroad, which is now in course of con- version into a line of railway, runs at the back of the house. There was no other public house within three-quarters of a mile of that house and a spirit license would be a great boon to the place.—The magistrates, however, said there was no public road going to the house, and the present road was only a private one, which could be stopped at any time. they therefore refused to grant the license applied for, but at the same time added that if the owner of the property would make a suitable road to the place, the application would be favourably considered next year.—Mr. T. S. Edwards then applied for an off wine and spirit license, which was granted at once. ASSAULT. Francis Rees, of Abercarn, was charged with assaulting and beating Thomas Lee at Abercarn on the 25th ult.—Complainant said that defendant struck him several times without his giving any provocation whatever.—Mr. Wm. Watham was called as a witness, and gave corro- borative evidence, adding that defendant had knocked the pipe out of his (witness's) mouth and made use of very bad language.—Fined 10s. and costs (25s. altogether) or 14 days' imprisonment. ANOTHER ASSAULT.—Wm. Case, collier, Aber- carne, was charged with unlawfully assaulting and beating Joseph Clutterbuck at Abercarn, while Rhoda Clutterbuck was charged with assaulting and beating Elizabeth Case on the same date and at the same time.—It appeared that the row com- menced by the women quarrelling and calling each other obscene names. They also challenged each other to fight.—The magistrates bound all the parties over to keep the peace towards each other, in the sum of 45, for three months, and to pay an equal share of the costs each. DRUNK AND HIOTOUS.-J ohn Martin, coach- man tp Mr. E. J. James, Llwynon, Blackwood, was charged on remand with being drunk and riotous on the highway at Blackwood on the 27th ult.—Mr. T. S. Edwards said that he was in- structd to plead guilty to the charge en behalf of the defendant who was outside and ashamed to appear in the dock.—Previous convictions were recorded against him. John was made to come in very reluctantly, however, and P.C. Stephens hav- ing proved the case, defendant was fined 10s. and costs (15s. altogether) or 14 days at Usk. ALLEGES DESERTION.—Robert Beynon, collier, recently arrived at Abercarn, was charged with being a deserter from the Carmarthen Militia in May, 1883. He now pleaded guilty. The magi- strates remanded him in custody for a week, in order that communication might be made with the authorities at Carmarthen. DRUNK.—John Morgan, collier, Abercarn, was charged with baing drunk on the highway at Aber- carn on the 27th ult. Fined 2s. 6d. and costs, or seven days,-Abner Rose, collier, late of Fleur-de- lis, but now of Abertillery, was charged with being drunk and riotous at Fleur-de-lis. Several previous convictions were recorded against defendant, who was fined 15s. including costs, or fourteen days.— Thomas Smith, collier, of Crumlin, was also charged with being drunk and riotous at Crumlin on the 14th ult. P.O. Tucker proved the case, stating that the defendant was living in an apartment, and that the landlady sent for him on the day in ques- tion to quell the disturbance, and the defendant said that it was all through the conduct of the women -wife and mother-in-law. Fined 2s. 6d. and costs, 9s. 6d. altogether, for quarrelling with the women. STEALING A CARRIAGE RUG.-J ames Thos. Price, alias George Price, alias John Jones, a rough-look: ing fellow, was brought up in custody charged with stealing a woollen carriage rug, .valued at 10s., at Blackwood, on the 28th inst., the property of Mr. W. P. Stewart, Rook Joundry.—Mr. E. R. Lewis, Hill Cottage, was called, and deposed that he had the loan of Mr. Stewart's trap and rug on the day in question. Had been out with them, and after he came back took the trap up to his own house, and left the rug (now produced) on the seat.—Geo. Churchill, servant to Mr. Stewart, said that he saw the prisoner take the rug out of the trap and conceal it under his coat. He came down to the road, and witness asked him where he was going with the rug he said to lay down on it, as he was tired.—The magistrates committed him to Usk gaol for fourteen days with hard labour. BASTARDY CASE.—Ebeneeer Crew, collier, Black- wood, was charged with being the putative father of the illegitimate child of Elizabeth Thorn. Mr. Plews, solicitor, Merthyr, appeared for the defen- dant, and Mr. T. S. Edwards, solicitor, Newport, for the complainant. This case was adjourned at the last meeting for Mr. Plews to attend. Mr. Edwards again appeared on behalf of the com- plainant, and asked for another adjournment in order to have some particular witnesses, but to this Mr. Plews objected. The case was dismissed with- out any evidence being taken. DRUNK AGAIN.—Henry Hammond, collier, Cel- ynen, was charged with being drunk on the high- way at Newbridge, on the 9th inst.—This was an adjourned case from the last meeting, when a warrant was issued for the apprehension of defend- ant.—Fined 10s, including costs, or 14 days' impri- sonment.—John Clarke was also charged with being drunk on the highway at Abercarn, on the 9th inst.—Defendant was brought up on a warrant for not appearing at the last meeting.—Fined lis., including costs, or 14 days. SCHOOL BOARD CASE.—Thos. Phillips, tinworker, Abercarn, was charged by the Mynyddislwyn School Board with neglecting to send his child regularly to school.—This case was adjourned a month ago in order to give defendant another trial. —Mr. Griffiths, the attendance-officer, now ap- peared, and said there was a great improvement in thCfchiid's attendance during the past month, and that he was instructed to withdraw the charge on payment of 3s. 6d., costs.—This the magistrates agreed to.
BAHGOED.
BAHGOED. TEA PARTY.—At Libanus Welsh Baptist Chape) on Thursday afternoon, the annual tea party was held, when a large number of young persons attended and partook of "the cup that cheers, but does not inebriate." The tea tables were tastefully arranged, and were presided over by the several young ladies of the con- gregation. In the evening a concert was given at the same place, when E. Thomas, Esq., J.P., of Tylagwyn, took the chair, and a capital programme was gone through. Miss Thomas, of Tylagwyn, and Mr. Percy Phillips, of Gwrthonor-place, divided the honours in accom- panying the several singers. TRUE IVORITES. -The quarterly meeting of the Trelyn district of the order of True Ivorites was on Monday held at the Old Mill Inn, when delegates from the ten lodges attended. Bro. Lewis Meyrick, D.P., presided, and Bro. Stephen Griffiths, D.S., with the other officers, was present. After the credentials had been examined, the financial business was proceeded with, when the levies towards the funeral fund and for management purposes was paid in, and the several death claims of deceased members' and wives' funerals were settled. Several matters relating to the welfare of the order was discussed afterwards, but there was nothing of public interest. The officers and members dined together, when Host Williams catered admirably.
MAESYCWMMER.
MAESYCWMMER. SANITARY RATE ASSESSMENT.—The members of the special committee appointed at the last vestry meeting to re-value the several farm houses in the parish of Bedwas for the purpose of making the sanitary rate, met on Wednesday evening at Bedwas, and with Mr. Daniel Richards and Mr. G. Lewis, the parish over- seers, proceeded with the work in a very satis- factory manner. PRIZE DAY.-On Friday the annual distribu- tion of prizes took place at the Aldsworth Schools. Formerly, the funds of the Aldsworth Charity were appropriated to the education of the poor girls of the parish, but under the revised scheme of the Charity Commissioners, the money, instead of paying a school mistress, is given away to the girls in prizes. The recipients of the prizes are those who reside in the paiish, and have made the highest number of attendances at school during the year. The first prize was awarded to Annie Colliugs, and through the kindness of Mr. E. Thomas, J.P., of Tylagwyn, prizes were given this year to boys also. The governors were Mr. E. Thomas, J.P., Mr. S. Davies, Mr. T. Jones, Mr. W. Lewis, and Mr. Richards. Mr. Davies distributed the prizes.
LLANDOVERY SCHOOL.—OXFORD…
LLANDOVERY SCHOOL.—OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE BOARD OF EXAMINATION, 1884. F. C. Bozman passed in elementary and ad- vanced Mathematics; J. S. Davies, in Latin, and Greek; C. Ef. Davies, in Latin, Greek, elementary Mathematics, and Greek History D. J. Evans, in Latin, Greek, elementary Ma- thematics, and Scripture knowledge; D. N. Evans and W. S. Footman, in elementary and advanced Mathematics; J. H. Griffiths, in elementary Mathematics and Chemistry M. J. Griffiths, in Latin and Scripture knowledge J. E. Jones, in Greek and History R. E. Leigh, in Latin, Greek (with distinction), elementary Mathematics, Scdpture knowledge, and Greek History J. Lloyd, in Latin and Greek History W. N. Poole Hughes, in Latin, Greek, elemen- tary and advanced (with distinction) Mathe- matics, Scripture knowledge, and Mechanical Mathematics (with distinction) T. W. J. Watts, in elementary and advanced Ma- thematics, Mechanical Philosophy (with dis- tinction), and Chemistry (with distinction) W. S. Williams, in Latin, Greek, Scripture knowledge, and Greek History (with distinc- tion)
TREDEGAR.
TREDEGAR. THE TREDEGAR LIBRARY. CONSCIENCE MONEY.—The following letter has been received by the secretary, Mr. J. P. Towen, addressed to the library I recollect that I owe the Tredegar library some money for fines which ought to have been paid before will you please see that the enclosed 3s. 3d. is paid into the funds.—OWE NO MAN ANYTHING." PIC-NIC. -A really successful picnic took place on Thursday the 28th ult. It was attended by 20 ladies and gentlemen, and the rendezvous was a field near Nautybwch viaduct. The day was beautifully fine, and the young people enjoyed themselves with a heartiness highly pleasing to witness. A capital spread was enjoyed, thanks to Miss Smith and Miss Davies of the Circle. We hope this will not be the last treat of the kind. DUKESTOWN CEMETERY.—There being a great lack of burial accommodation in Dukestown, a few of the leading members of Ebenezer and Carmel churches met together a few years ago, to consider the best means of providing for the deficency. A committee was formed with the Rev. William. Walters, Baptist minister, as secretary. A large piece of ground was secured near the Nantybwch viaduct, at a nominal rent of two guineas per annum, from his Grace the Duke of Beaufort, which was laid out with trees, conveniences were provided, and the whole enclosed at a cost of nearly £ 460, of which 9425 remains unpaid. Mr. Walters has resigned his post, and Mr. Esekiel Davies (Gweiitwyson), has been elected. DEATH OF MRS. SHAW.—News has reached Tredegar that Mrs. Shaw died on her voyage to Australia. She left Plymouth on the 25th of July, and it is supposed that she expired when passing through the Red Sea from an apopletic fit. She was in her 71st vear, was widely known, and much respected, having successfully carried on a seminary for over 40 years. Mr. W. Clifford Phillips, of Rhymney and Newport, has opened an office on the premises in Tredegar formerly occupied by her. ANNUAL MEETINGS.—On Saturday and Mon- day the Welsh Wesleyans held their annual meetings, when collections were made towards liquidating the debt which remains upon the building and we are informed that the result is that the debt is almost if not totally cleared. The services were held on Saturday night and Sunday morning in Ebenezer Chapel, and on Sunday afternoon and evening at Saron Congre- gational Chapel, kindly lent for the occasion. Able sermons were preached at each meeting by the Rev. Hugh Jones, Liverpool. The singing at Saron, which was good, was conducted by Mr. William Charles. Miss Griffiths, Park-place, ably presided at the piano. PRESENTATION.—Duriug the past six months our rising and respeqtad young townsman, Mr. D. H. Thomas, son of Mr. Noah Thomas, Georgetown, has laboured faithfully in connec- tion with the Baptist choir, Troedyrhiwgwair, earning the highest ecomiums from church and hearers. It was determined that his faithful services should be recognised in the form of something tangible, and in a short time a sum of money was raised. The presentation took place on the 28th ult. A large number were present who publicly testified to Mr. Thomas's services. We are glad to have this opportunity of testifying to the efforts of this worthy young man in connection with every good cauae. A FAITHFUL SECRETARY.—Time after time it is our privilege to call attention to the vast amount of good that has resulted from the formation of friendly societies, much of the success that attends these societies is due very largely to the efforts put forth by the many able men who fill the positions of secretary. No society in Tredegar has been more fortunate than the Ivor Hall Lodge of Oddfellows, M.U., in this respect, having had the advantage of the able services^of our esteemed friend, Mr. Samuel Thomas (Gwgau Gwent) as secretary during the past 20 years. The members have decided upon testifying to the respect which they enter- tain for him, and have determined upon pre- senting him with a handsome certificate and a watch. A committee has been formed for that purpose at the George Inn, THE MORLAIS CHORAL SOCIETY'S CONCERT r promises to turn cut a success. The tickets we Understand are going freely, so tha5 a bumper house may be looked for. The artistes engaged are well-known and cannot fail co attract an appreciative audience. BAND OF HO?E TREAT.—On Monday upwards of 300 adults and children conrected with Elim ,Bknd of Hopa had their annual treat. The Castle Grounds, Abergavenny, was the ren- dezvous, where a most happy time was spent, the children being all the better for their outing. DSATH OF Miss WILLIAMS.—The remains of MissWiUvrts (sister of Rev. Father Williams, late of Dufestown, now vicar general of the diocese), wo died somewhat suddenly last week, were aterred on Saturday at the Roman Catholic Cetery, Abergavenny. Requiem masi was diebrated at the Roman Catholic Church, Dufcstown, by the Rev. Father Degan. The decaset lady was much respected by all who knew ler. COMPTTAIJUTARY CONCERT.—We are pleased to understand that a committee has been formed for the pirPose of getting up a complimentary concert tI) our popular tenor, Mr. W. Powell (Ap Llewtlju), who for many years has rendered great servifi to the town and neighbourhood. With such £ able secretary as Mr. Jacob Gabriel, we anticipte a most successful result of the com mittee'sefforts. THE CHIR EISTEDDFOD. Everything be- tokens a vtty successful eisteddfod on Nov. 3rd. The seleothi of the adjudicators has given general satif action. There are eight choirs pre- paring fot tie chief choral competition, for which a prize of £ 10, and £ 2 to the conductor, is offered. Also, there are eleven choirs preparing for the anthem competition, Saw ye my Saviour. The secretaries, Messrs. W. W. Hogan and J. Evans, A.C., have worked very hard in making the necessaty arrangements. TEA ANJi ENTERTAINMENT. — A grand tea party, followed by an entertainment, took place at the Crusade Hall on Monday, for which a very large lumber of tickets were sold. Mr. and Mrs. G. Foster are certainly deserving of credit for th< able manner in which they assisted the popular lastor of the congregation in making the affair th* great success it was. The pre- paration of tea and cutting-up departments were under thù direction of Mr. Foster. The following laOies presided at the tea tables:— Mrs. Ryan, lrs. Williams, Mrs. Harrington, Mrs. Smith, Miss Johnson, Miss Foster, Miss Broad, Miss Collins, Miss Guinea, Miss Robin- son, Miss Murphy, Miss Burnie, and Miss Jenkins. Amongst the visitors were Father Davies, Rhypney Father Brinell, &c. At eight o'clock an entertainment was given to a crowded audience, entitled "Ireland as it is." The acting of the variouB parts was creditably performed. The characters were sustained by the following :Nello Callaghan's wife, Mrs. 0' Callaghan the daughter, Miss Duggin Judgo Trot, Miss Donoghue Nello Callaghan, Mr. John Carney Patrick Burt, Mr. Stone Nello Callaghan's son, Mr. H. G. Foster Slang, Mr. Sullivan; Ragged Pat, Mr. O'Keefe; Judgo Trot's son, Mr. McCanliffe; and Frenchman, Mr. H. Collins who were assisted by the judge and a large number of soldiers, policemen, and others. At intervals during the evening Mr. Arthur Keefe Sang two songs in an exceedingly- comical style. That most laughable farce, Grimshaw and Co. brought a splendid enter- tainment to a close. The remainder of the eve- ning was spent in dancing to some splendid music discoursed by Messrs. Carney, Wren and Co., about 50 young couples taking part, and heartily enjoying themselves. THE TREDEGAR LITERARY AND SCIENTIFIC ASSOCIATION.—We are favoured with the sylla- bus of the excellent series of lectures which are being provided for the people of Tredegar for the coming winter in connection with this asso- ciation. The president, Mr. James Colquhoun, J.P., is chiefly iustrumental in providing these treats, and the committee generally are to be congratulated in having the services of Mr. Kerr as secretary, as he has spared no effort to make the association what it ought to be-a thoroughly successful institution. Arrange- ments have been completed as follows :-On November 13th, Mr. W. R. May, of London, will give a dioraniic lecture on the Rebelloin in the Soudan on November 26th, an original and 1¥Ivel entertainment will be given by Mr. Alfred Capper of Southampton oc December 18th, Mr. F. A. Bridge, London, will give a musical lantern entertainment; on Jauuary 7th, 1885, Mr. Frank Curzon, of Leeds, will deliver a Lctnre on "Our havv we ClUJ> h" ..i.m ou uautUtfy 20th, 188; ¡y r--Df, Malcot, London, will give a musical entertain- ment entitled "The Rose, Shamrock, and the Thistle"; on February 5th, 1885, Professor Tanner, of Cardiff University, will deliver an astronomical lecture; on February 25th, 1885, Mr. J. W, Harmap, Southampton, will give a musical and literary entertainment an March 11th, 1885, Dr. Pope, London, will deliver a lecture and entertainment entitled Instructive and amusing talk on healthy homes" and lastly, on March 20th, 1885, the great favourite, the Rev. Thomas Bvans of Preston (late of Mer- thyr) will deliver « lecture entitled "Chinese Gordon," Such a )ill of fare ought to make the session of 1884-85 tfilipae all the preceding ones. RECHABITKS' EXCURSION TO WESTON.—For some few Weeks last in Rechabite circles the subject on the tapi: has been-" I wonder shall we have a file day? Will the venture prove a financial success ?" We are pleased to be able to say that both qtcstions have been answered- in a manner highly satisfactory to the promoters of the excursion. The elements appeared to view the affair wth displeasure as it rained incessantly all day on Sunday. Clearing for a few hours at midnight, a heavy shower fell at a little after three, Itut it cleared soon afterwards, so that when the Town Brass Band played some appropriate flections, hundreds were on their way to the station, and by five o'clock 450 were comfortably seated in the excursion traiu on the London wd North-Western Railway. When the start was made, passengers were picked up at Bgdwellty Pits, Holly Bush, Argoed, and Blackwood. Newport was reached shortly after six, 4ad by 6.30 the excursionists had taken their places on Board the Steamers Nelson and Empress of India. Shortly after- lfards we were steaming down the river, noticing that may of the old wharfs, which were cehtres of industry years ago, are now dismantled and idle. We observed that at the Tredegar Iron Company's wharf they were busy unloading ores from Bilbao, which is a good sign in times like these. We also had a passing glimjse of the 1HW docks, the lighthouse, the Aloof, Gwermycleppa, Twyn Barlv m, and in the listance, passing on, we saw Cardiff and Penath, and on tte other side Clevedon. The The Iteep and Flat HQlmes were conspicuous objecs in mid channel. After two hours' pleasant sailing with a, fevv cases of sea sickness, how- ever, nitigated bt the enjoyment of the sweet music discoursed by the band, Weston Pier Htad was reached by half-past eight. So nuji has been said and written about it ;hat I will not add another chapter but the piople seemed to be well up in de- manding tolls, as twopence was demauded from each visitor, which must mean a con- siderable gm every year, when the large number of >excursin8 are considered. Yet, they seem to spend te money in beautifyiug the place. Weston isa well-built town, beautifully situa- ted. Thetown is as clean as a pin, and the roads in plendid condition. It would be well if the merbers of our Local Boards were to go officially.1 art excursion, in order to pick up a wrinkle t two. The excursionists enjoyed themselvt in various ways. The donkeys were liberally atronised by the children, aud some of the chjiren of larger growth bestrode this humble fladruped too. The scenery around the towns really fine. In company with some friends w secured an open carriage, and drove out abouthree or four miles to the village of Worle, wich was very picturesque and charming. Fruit wa hanging from the trees in abundance and flowf's of every description made the drive most deghtful. From Worle we started on the retuit journey, leaving the Mendiff Hills iu the distance. On o»r dtive we had the honour most deghtful. From Worle we started on the retuit journey, leaving the Mendiff Hills iu the distance. On o»r dtive we had the honour of allowig the Lord of the Mauor to pass—a young gfltlemau, ged who owns a goodly portion f the land in and surrounding the town. Passing u, we halted a cnomelt or two to look at Newon Avenue, a clial-iningly-delightful spot. ve also saw Wojdspring Priory, after which yS came to Questopke, a Roman Church, where i is stated that tie heart of the famous Thomas^ Beckett was sealed in an urn. On the left sid. We observed reljjs of Roman encamp- ments. The servant of the Lord of the Manor deman,ed3d. toll ere we should prcceed through a privab road, but we xere amply repaid for the oulay. A more charniiQg ride it would be impcssble to conceive. \Ve returned to the beach, where w* whiled afay our time until three ''clock, wken we maie our way to the I steamer "Nelsoi." At 4.30, with some diffi- I culty we Bucceedsd in gettinj the last lady on
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TREDEGAR POLICE COURT. TUESDAY.—Before Dr. James and Dr. Coates. DAMAGING A WAGON.—Amelia Winstone, Hltn- nah Roberts, Elizabeth Morgan, and a boy named John Clark, were each charged with damaging a wa on, belonging to the Tredegar Iron Company, on the 27th ultimo.—Mrs. Winstone said I was in the truck, but I did not damage it.—The other defendants also denied the charge.—P.C. Gwatkin deposed that he saw all the defendants in the truck gathering slags also three others, who ran away. —P.S. Guinea said that the Company did not J desire to press the charge, but they were anxious to stop the practice, which was a great loss to the < Company.—Mrs. Morgan reiterated her declaration that she was not present at all.-A witness named Clark was called for the defence, but her evidence was not material.—Mrs. Roberts was ordered to pay Is. damage and costs; the other defendants were ordered to pay the costs between them. DRUNK AT RHYMNEY.—Giles Williams sent his wife to plead guilty to his being drunk at Rhym- ney, on the 25th ultimo.—P.C. Dorward said he had a lot of trouble with him.—The Bench fined the defendant 5s. and costs.—William Hopkins pleaded guilty, through his mother, to a similar offence at Ebbw Vale. on the 24th ult.—Dr. James: It being his first offence, he will only be fined 2s. fid. and costs.—P.C. Bit ton proved the offence. ] —David Henry Davies, of Ebbw Vale, who has been twice previously convicted, was fined 15s. including costs, for a like offence at Ebbw Vale, on the 23rd ult.—Ellen Stokes denied having- hep" ,4rnnk a* T7i^XJ v uu j/uc uiu— jt.0. xrarntt SispoSfea that the defendant was drunk, dancing in vuesrreec, and cursing and swearing.—The defend- ant said the constable told lies.—The Magistrates' Clerk: You must not use language like that in court. -Defendant: But he tells lies.—The evidence si the last witness was corroborated by P.C. Davies. -A witness was called, who stated that the defendant was overjoyed because she had a letter from her son in America.—The Beach fined the defendant 5s. and costs, or seven days' imprison- ment. BREACH OF THE PEACE AND REFUSING TO QUIT. I —Thos. Evans, Mike Allen, Roger Vaughan, Thos. Vaughan, and William Watkins, were charged 1 with this offence at the Greyhound Tap. on the 25th ult.—Evans said what he did was in self- defence, and Watkins said that he did all he could to prevent a row.—Evidence was given by Mrs. Bevan, the landlady, and P.S. Guinea, who said that he saw the whole fighting.—The Bench dis- missed the case against Watkins, and fined each of the others 5s. and costs, or, in default, ten days' imprisonment. A FAMILY SQUABBLIF. -Jaynes Lewis, Penyrheol, a respectably-dressed man, was summoned for assaulting a brother and sister, named Albert and Harriet Jones, on the 7th ult.-Mr. J. A. hepard, who appeared to prosecute, said that: the row took place in a field at Rhoswen farm, occupied by Mr. Mathew Ion. It appeared that the defendant was in afightable mood, and wanted to have a round," and he committed an unprovoked assault upon the complainants. The defendant was bailiff to Mr. Ion.—Dr. James A case of drink, I suppose?— Defendant: Yes, I was drunk, and had been pro- voked by the others.—The Bench fined the defen- dant £ ] 7s. 6d., inclusive of costs, or 14 davs. AN AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AT EBBW VALE.— David Aubrey pleaded guilty to the charge of com- mitting an aggravated assault upon Jane Probert, at Ebbw Vale, on the 9th ult.—Defendant: I did it under great provocation.—The complainant was sworn, and deposed that on the 9th ult. she and the defendant had a row about a can, and he struck her in the face and kicked her, breaking her collar bone. She had been under medical treatment ever since. The assault took place at a quarter past eleven at night.—Defendant: No one is more sorry for it than I am.—Dr. Coates pointed out to the defendant the serious position he occupied; the complainant might have sued him for damages.— The Bench, after some discussion, said it was a painful assault, and defendant was fined JE1 and costs, and ordered to pay 10s. damages to the com- plainant, or three weeks' imprisonment. Dr. Coates If you had killed her you might have been had up for manslaughter or wilful murder. STEALING WORKMEN'S FOOD AT THE TREDEGAR WORKS.—Chas. Williams, 17, who was in custody, was brought up charged with stealing two boxes of victuals, a knife, and a basin, on the 2-,th ult., at the Tredegar Bessemer, the property of an over- man named Nicholls.-The witness was examined, j and identified the box, basin, and knife produced. The food, however, was gone.—Patrick Hanigan, I a witness, deposed that he saw the prisoner take prosecutor's food.—William Jones, a cinder-filler, deposed that he saw the prisoner throwing the knife (produced) away,—P.S. Guinea deposed that he found the prisoner sleeping in the works, and I arrested him, He found that the knife was in the basin. He was also charged with stealing a pocket knife, value Cd., the property of Susan I Davies, on the 26th ult. The prisoner had been lodging with complainant, who, upon being sworn, identified the knife as her property.—The pri- soner It is my own knife I have had it a loug time.-P.H. Guinea deposed that he found the knife produced on the prisoner.—The Magistrates' I Clerk then read over. the charges, when the pri- ¡ soner pleaded guilty to the first charge, but denied the second. He elected to be dealt with by the Bench.—The Bench fined the prisoner 10s. includ- ing costs, or 14 days. PERFORMING AND PERMITTING STAGE PLAYS J WITHOUT A LICENSE.—Alfred Horton, the pro- prietor of a travelling theatre, was charged with performing a stage play, called "The Octoroon," without being licensed to do so in a place known as the Globe Recreation Ground, on the 29th of August.—The defendant pleaded guilty to the charge, and said that he acted in ignorance, and that he did not think that a license wa. necessary. —Mr. Davies: I have not seen "The Octoroon." What is it ? is it a comedy, or what?—The defend- ant Comedy. Inspector The defendant was acting the part of Auctioneer," and the "Flower girl (a laugh). — The Bench The maximum penalty is £ 10 each time you played without a license. You will be fined 40s. and costs, and, in default of distress, 14 days' imprisonment. A LOVE FOR RAZORS.—George Glover Boucher, aged 14, was charged with stealing two razors in a case, the property of Mary Rees, hairdresser, Church-street, Tredegar, on the 9th inst.—The prosecutrix deposed that the razors produced were brought to be set by Mr. Edwin .Jenkins 011 the 6th of July last.—P.S. Guinea.deposed to arresting the prisoner on the 26th ult., and charging him with having stolen the razors. He said that he and a lot of other boys were playing by Mrs. Rees's, and he picked the box of razors up.—In reply to the Bench, he said he did not steal them. -w- A witness named James, employed by Messrs. Jenkins and Son as under brewer, said that the prisoner offered to sell one of them to him singly out of the case. The prisoner said that he bad picked them up. Witness had a suspicion that the razors belonged to somebody else, and he geve the boy six pence for telling the truth, and he gave him the benefit of the doubt. He knew when he saw the case that they belonged to Mr. Jenkins. It was not Mr. Jenkins's wish to press the charge.—Dr. Coates It is not for Mr. Jenkins to dictate to the magistrates their duty. We have a case of larceny before us which we will deal with as we think fit.—The witness, in reply to Supt. Parker, said that the prisoner's father was haulier to Messrs. Jenkins and Son.—The Bench fined the prisoner 10s. and costs, or 14 days. A WARNING TO PERSONS SUMMONED FOR NOT APPEARING.—Richard Hughes, a young man living at Ebbw Vale, did not appear, but sent his mother to plead guilty to a charge of assaulting a man named Gibbon, at the Ebbw Vale Market-house, on the 23rd of August.—Dr. Coates Your son will have to come himself. It is a great insult to the Bench and the law not to come after being summoned. Your son will be apprehended on a warrant.—A warrant was issued for the apprehen- sion of Mary Smith, a rag-and-bone collector, at Beaufort, who did not appear on a charge of theft. A Row IN A CHAPEL.—Lucy Davids pleaded guilty to a charge of assaulting Sarah Webb, at Vale Terrace Chapel, on the 21st of August.—The defendant said that the complainant was always beating her daughter.—Dr. Coates said that he was certain they were not taught to quarrel in chapel, and admonished them as to their future conduct.—The defendant was fined Is. and costs. A BASTARDY CASE.—William Lewis, a collier, was summoned by Jane Bale, a single woman, living at Tanybank, to show cause why he should not be compelled to support her illegitimate child, born on the 18th of June.—The defendant: I admit the paternity. I have paid her since the child was born.—Complainant: This is the third child I have had by him. He used to pay me 8s. per week before the last child was born, but now he has reduced it to 7s.—Dr. Coates Make a good job of it and marry her. She will be able to keep house for you.-The Bench made an order for 3s. per week from the date of application until the child was 14 years of age. COAL STEALING. Catherine Callaghan and Josephine Divine, were charged with stealing coal, the property of the Rhymney Iron Company, on the 29th of August.—The cases were proved by P.C. Taylor.-Callaghan.was fined 5s. includ- ing costs, or seven days, and Divine 2s. 6d. including costs, or seven days.
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BRYNMA W.R. A.LBIOS HOUSE CORN STORES, King-street, BRYCMA'WT. Hay, chatl, straw, oais, beans, hnm, oh&tt' evti \rx steam power.* 3-5-85. IF you want good home-made Boots and Shoes, go to A. J. M AitKALL, 24, Beaufort-street, opposite Peter Camp- bell, Brynmawr. Try our 6s. lid. working boots, war- ranted. [6-4-S5. An Accountant, having spare time, would be glad to arrange for keeping a Tradesman's Books, or similar work. --Addi-ess, ACCOUNTANT, Express Office, Jlertliyr Tydfil. BREWSTERS' SESSIONS.—The annual brewsters' sessions for the petty sessional division of Bryn- mawr "was held at the court-house on Monday, before Mr. G. W. Walters and Dr. W. J. Clapp. There are 85 public houses and 28 beerhouses in the division. Mr. Supt. Joseph reported con- victions against 14 houses, two of which were double convictions, and in consequence of this several of these licenses were adjourned for a month, in order to give the matter further con- sideration. QUOIT MATCH—BRYNMAWR V. BEAuFoRT. The old-fashioned game of quoits has been revived at Brynmawr, and a club has been started, whose court is located betwixt the Globe" aud "the Sun." On Wednesday se'n- night this young team determined to try their hand with some of their more experienced friends at Beaufort. The result was, they were van- quished but not disgraced. The pitching of some of the Beaufort men, especially Messrs. R. Morgau and Thomas Gray, was excellent, whilst in some of the matched ccuples the strength was pretty equal and "string" was in great demand. The weather being damp, the ground partook too much of the same element, but saw- dust was called into requisition with capital result. Score BEAUFORT—B. Harris, 21 D. Harris, 21 J. Williams, 11 T. Gray, 21 R. Morgan, 21 J. Davies, 21 W. Herbert, 21 L. Morgan (captain), 14; total, 151. BRYNMAWR —P. M. Watkins, 4 A. Gage (captain), 8 A. Pugh, 21 A. Webb, 17 J. Gage, 5 Hallam, 3; R. W. Williams, 15 W. Harps, 21 total, 94. After the match an excellent spread was pro- vided by Host R. W. Williams, of the Globe, with Mr. A. Gage in the chair, and the host in the vice. The quoiters were joined by several friends, and a capital evening was spent. T loyal toasts having been enthusiastically druak. that of the "visiting team" was given a three times three. Several friendly toasta wt. e given, and that of the "host and hostess" WAil received with plaudits. The National Ar hem brought a very pleasant day to a harmy in- clusion. QUIZZY'S PRIVATE THOUGHTS ON PUBLIC MATTERS.—Now that the widter is closing in oa us, we find a start is made to give us some musical entertainment. "Qui zy" trusts that this winter all ladies and gentlemen who are announced to take part in the concerts will do so, or send a polite apology. We are not all "Sims Reeves" so as to be able to treat the public to a little disappointment just when we like, neither are the Brynmawr audiences so contemptible that they need not be studied. —"Quizzy" intends, in future, to note those who are guilty of this breach of etiquette. Quizzy" is asked to insert the following advertisements, free of ost :-Wanted, a few cows to eat the grass in some of our streets.— Wanted, members and officers for a Local Board whose noses must be warranted to smell.— Wanted, 20 barrels of strong old pig wash for storage under the Local Board Offices, to test the qualifications of candidates for the above appointments.—Address, QUIZZY." PRYNMAWK GLEE PARTY.—It is with pleasure that we draw the attention of our readers to the fact that the Bryumawr Glee Party are strug- gling hard to wrest the laurels of victory at the National Eisteddfod, to be held shortly at Liver- pool This party is composed almost entirely of colliers, some of whom are out of employ at the present time. It is computed that about JE40 will bo required to defray the necessary expenses of the competition, and we feel sure that all lovers of music, rich and poor, will help them with their mite at the concert which is announced for Monday, the 15th inst. The many charit- able acts of the Brynmawr Glee Party demand from all a grateful recognition, and especially so at this favourable opportunity. CONCERT.-On Monday evening a grand con- cert was given in Calvary Chapel, before a large audience, with Dr. G. Fitzhenry, M.R.C.S., L.S.A., iu the chair. The programme was well arranged, and the appreciation of it frequently shown by applause. Much credit is due to the conductor, Mr. A. Powell, for the manner in which it was carried through. The accom- panist was Mrs. W. J. Tong, who sustained the various pieces in her usually good style. At. the close the customary votes of thanks were accordcd the chairman and all who assisted.
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'Struck defendant twice in the face with a stone. For assaulting Evan Humphries, at Cwmpark, David Phillips was fined 20s. and costs. FALSE PRETENCES. -Sarah Vaughan was charged with obtaining goods by false pretences from the branch shop of Mr. David Thomas, at Tynewydd. Prisoner had represented to the .lad at the shop that she had been sent there for ,groceries by a Mrs. William Jones, a bona fide 'customer. Upon the faith of what she thus said she was supplied with a number of articles. Mrs. Jones afterwards turned up, and the tfraud came to light. The case was adjourned for a week. STEALING A PIPE.-Charles Morris was fined 30s. for stealing a pipe, value 5s., the property of Mr. Edgar Treharne, Cross Keys Inn, Llan- trisant. Defendant, a young man, had been in service with prosecutor, and during the absence of the principal members of the family had -coolly pocketed the pipe, and afterwards, when Jiard up, sold it.
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board, and we steamed away for Newport. Sickness violently prevailed on the return voy- age, the scenes being indescribable—more than 1 one of the weaker sex concluded that she was going to die. By far the greater part of the passengers, however, had a pleasant voyage. I We reached Newport at five minutes past seven, having heartily enjoyed ourselves. We took this opportunity of bearing witness to the care and patience evinced by the popular commander of the Nelson, who did all he could to promote the comfort of the passengers also we may say the same of every "jack" of the crew. We left Newport at about half-past seven, and ar- rived at Tredegar shortly after nine, none the worse for our outing, and we trust that we shall have an opportunity of visiting Weston again next year. The committee are to be congratu- lated on the pleasant way in which all passed off. There was not a mishap of any kind, with the exception of a few laggards being left behind, which always happens at excursions. They had to make their way home by rail round Bristol.