The Merthyr Express

PONTLOTTYN. LIBERAL ASSOCIATION. — To promote the Liberal interests in this part of the country, an association under the title of the Gelligaer Liberal Association," has been recently estab- lished, consisting of seven branches (1) Pont- lottyn, comprising Pontlottyn, Newtown, and Pantywain (2) Tirphil, including Troedyrhiw- fwuch (3) Bargoed, including George Inn; (4) Fochriw,^including Brithdir (5) Deri (6) Bed- linog (7) Gelligaer, including Tre Lewis, and Hengoed. On Tuesday evening last, the Font- lottyn branch was started at the Zoar Hall. The following officers have been elected :—President, Rev. J. P. Williams, LL.D. vice-president, Mr. W. Harris, agent; treasurer, Mr. John Morgan, Free Trade Hall secretary, Mr. W. Williams, Railway Shop. The Tirphil branch was announced to start on Wednesday, and Fochriw on Thursday evening.

RHYMNEY. ™ < -> QUARTERLY MEETING.—On Sunday last, the quarterly meetings ic connection with Zion Con- gregational Chapel were held, when the Rev. M. Jones, Plasmare, Swansea, occupied the pul- pit in the morning at 10.30, in the afternoon at 2 o'clock, and in the evening at 6 o'clock. The ability with which the preacher treated his dis- courses was highly appreciated by the large con- gregations which attended, notwithstanding the unpropitious weather. The collections made towards the chapel fund were more than the average. The Rev. R. E. Peregrine was alpo present, and took part in the services. THE RHYMNEY LIBERAL ASSOCIATION.—On Tuesday evening last, a Liberal Association was started at the Vestry-room of the Brynhyfyd Chapel, in connection with the .Monmouthshire Association. The Rev. Edward Davies was appointed president; the Revs. J. R. Evans (Jerusalem), and It E. Peregrine, vice-presi- dents Mr. Franklin Dixon, treasurer and the Rev. G. Griffiths, Pqnuel, secretary. About 40 members have already been enrolled.

EBBW VALE. ZION BAPTIST CHAPEL.—Before the summer season is passed the teachers and others con- Igggted^with the above school determined to give the country. The place selected PoivfesalP, and a great number of old and young people started by an early train for this romantic spot. This place has long bourne a good reputation as a pleasure resort, and being situated amidst some of Gwalia's grand scenery is deservedly popular. The excursionists who visited Pontsarn on Monday last were delighted with their day's outing; the good arrangements made made for their comfort throughout the day considerably 9 increasing their enjoyment. It is highly probable that the Zion Sunday scholars may find them- selves at Pontsarn next year to the pleasure we hope of all connected with the trip. HANDEL'S ORATORIO, "THE MESSIAH."—A considerable degree of interest is manifested here in the forthcoming recitals of Handel's grand "Messiah." The work has been in rehearsal for several months, and as will be seen from our advertisement columns, an early date is fixed for its rendering. This will be the first occasion on which this work will have been performed here although many of the choruses have been used as competition pieces at various eistedd- fodau. All who may have enjoyed hearing this immortal work will welcome this opportunity of hearing it rendered in Ebbw Vale. A good band has been engaged for the orchestral ac- companiments, as the chorus is being brought to a high state of efficiency so that together with 1 the accomplished solo vocalists whose aid had been enlisted, a thoroughly good performance may be looked forward to. j

BLAINA. COLLIERY ACCIDDNT.—On Tuesday at Stone's pit an accident of rather a serious nature hap- pened to five lads, four of whose names are John Nash (12), Nantyglo George Druce (13), Blaina Benjamin Davies (13), Cwmcelyn Win, Williams (IS), Garnfach. It seems that as a train was going along it knocked a pair of timbers out which brought the top down on the unfortunate boys with the result that Nash's arm was fractured, and the other lads were badly injured. BETHEL BAPTIST Ciioip.The above choir, which is led by Mr. William Jones, had their annual outing on Monday last. The place selected was that picturesque spot Pontsarn, near Merthyr, where they arrived at noon, Although the weather was a little showery, a most enjoyable day was spent, and no small sur- prise was manifested by those who had not been there before at the general beauty of the place and its special adaptability for such pic-nics. Mr. Lewis, of the Refreshment Rooms, supplied an excellent tea at a very moderate price, and Mrs. Lewis received the warmest thanks of the party for the assiduous manner in which she devoted herself to their wants and comfort, especially to those of the younger people. After a day's hearty enjoyment, the p rty returned by the 8 p.m. train for Brynmawr, well pleased with their outing, and determined to keep up by frequent visits their acquaintance with the beautiful little place, and the hospitable people they had met first that day. A GRAND EVENING CONCERT, one of the best and most successful ever held in Blaina, took place at the Public Hall on Saturday evening last. It being published that the Brynmawr Glee Party, who intend competing at the Liver- pool Eisteddfod, was to take part, a full house resulted. The spacious hall was comfortably filled, a few back seats only being empty. The concert was commenced by Mr. Rickards, New- port the accompanist), playing a pianoforte solo, which was admirably rendered. The following programme was gone throu,h :Alartyrs of I the arena (Laurent de Rille), the Brynmawr Glee Part, under the leadership of Mr. W. Evans; capitally rendered. Song, "TheGuadal- quiver" (W. M. Hutchinson), Mr. Dyfed Lewis, who possesses a magnificent tenor voice. Duet, Mr. David Junes, Garnfach, and friend loudly applauded. Song, "Fe ddaw yn ol," Llinos Morganwg. Pianoforte solo, Mr. D. Einon. j Song, The summer of love," Mr. Dyfed Lewis, who was repeatedly encored. Part song, "The sailors'chorus," the Brynmawr Glee Party, reu- dered magnificently. Great credit is due to Mr. Evans, the conductor, and it is to be hoped his party will be successful at the Liverpool Eis- teddfod contest. The second part was opened by a pianoforte solo by Mr. G. Rickards, whose performance on this instrument, on Saturday evening, was unique in its brilliancy. Then came a glee, "The anvil," sung by the Bryn- mawr Party, followed by an air, "He was despised," by Master R. Williams, « young lad of tender years, who took the prise at Blaina Eisteddfod on this very piece. Song by Llinos Morganwg entitled "Y fam a'i baban," which brought a vociferous encore. Song, David Jones, Garn. Duet, "I know a rosebud shining," Dyfed and Llinos Morganwg. Trio, Dd. Jones and friends. Song, in Welsh, Dyfed Levis. A part song by the Brynmawr Party entitled The Monks' War March" brought a most succesful entertainment to a close. ACCIDENT AT THE LOWER DEEP PIT. -About four o'clock on Wednesday morning, an accident took place at the Lower Deep Pit, the property of Messrs. Lancaster and Co. It seems that since the pumping engine has beef undergoing repairs, the water has been filled into a cask and taken up through the pit, but on this morning, through supposed neglect, the tram was not "scotched" on the carriage, and in consequence the tram and cask 4f water ran off the carriage which was being hoisted up, and fell with a crash to the botttm. No one was injured, but the pit is now idle. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES AT Tm: CONGREGA- TIONAL CHAPEL.—On Sunday last the Congre- gational friends held their annual preaching ser- vices, when the Rev. Stephens, B.A., Ross, offi- ciated, assisted in the afternoon by the Rev. Mr. Rees (Baptist). Mr. Stephana is a born preacher and naturally gifted ffc a speaker. Collections were made at all the services, and friends gave liberally. The sum collected was JE20 10s., which is sufficient to cltar the church of debt.

BLAINA ATHLETIC fflOItTS. On Monday, September 1st., tie first annual athletic sports for 10 years took place in a field near the Tyler's Arms, kindly leit by Mr. Lan- caster. The weather during the early part of the day was anything but ftvourable, but towards noon it cleared up. Tlere was a large attendance, and the committee, with Mr. E. Tout as secretary, are be congratulated upon the perfection of the arrangements. The handi. capper was Mr. John Jones, rew Tree Inn clerk of the course, Mr. H. Bennett, High- street and starter, Mr. G. Shute, Cardiff. The Rechabite Band was in attendance, and dis- il- YAWPJ wye ØRk ge. The\vgJl \vP.; the events Pony Race (14 hands), miiq; six competed; prize, cup value f2, John Morgan, Lion Hotel, Blaenavon. The money was presented instead of a cup. 200 Yards' Foot Race (haiadicay)-lst, John Rees, Blaina prize, £ 1. 300 Yards' Foot Race, over six flights of hurdles—1st, John Davies, Blaina, cup, value £ 1; 2nd, George Powell, Cricktowell, 7s. 6d. One Mile Foot Race—1st, Charles Powell; 2nd, George Powell-two brothers. 150 Yards' Open Race—1st John Davies 2nd, John Stokes, Blaina. 100 Yards for Boys under 16-let, John Wil- liams 2nd, Thomas Jones. Somewhere about 1,500 peope attended the sports, Refreshments were provided by Mr. Thomas Lewis, Six Bells, who hid a booth, and Mr. E. Tout, who attended to tie wants of the total abstainers by providing tea, coffee, &c. Next year the sports will be hdid at an earlier date to ensurejfiner weather.

BLAENAVON ANNUAL TREATS.—On Tilursd* se'nniglit the scholars of the National Endowel Schools had their annual tea meeting in the ichool-room.- The Church members and friend' sat down to tea in a field'adjoining the Vicarige. Inclusive of the scholars, some 1,600 perstas partook of the good things provided, and i) the evening the children enjoyed several innocent amuse- ments until dusk. THE SALVATION ARMY.—On Saturday the Salvation Army made their first perambulation of the town, and they have Md largely-at- tended meetings during the week at the old Wesleyan Chapel, James-street, which they have taken and converted into < "barracks." They are causing considerable semsation in the town. THE FURNACES.—At the end of last week one of the largest furnaces at the wo'ks was blowr out, and on Monday a smaller furnace wa> started. The latter will, fortunately, requirt as many hands as the former furnice. FAREWELL SOCIAL GATH.EP.ING-On,Thiir! day afternoon last the Park-street Wesleyai friends sat down to a social tea in the schoo- room, to commemorate the departure for hs new sphere of labour of the Rev. T. Millingei. A goodly number sat down at the tables, axil tea being concluded, Mr. Ilillingou was presei- ted with six volumes of "Spurgeon's Treatiie on the Psalms," in token of the esteem in ahiih he was held, and in acknowledgement cf his untiring labours in Blaenavon and the dferict. The rev. gentleman, with his family, lift on Friday morning.

THE SUPPOSED DEATH FROM VIOLENCE AT MERTHYR. THE INQUEST. On Wednesday afternoon, Mr. ThomasWil- liams, coroner, and a respectable jury, of fbich Mr. Lord was foreman, held an inquest it the Merthyr Workhouse, touching the deafc of Richard Morris, a mason, about 40 years o age, who died in the Merthyr Workhouse Iufitftary on the 12th ult., in consequence, it wasSup. posed, of injuries received iu a fight with aman at Mountain Ash. The first witness called Was David Mfris, who said he was a masou and lived at Hfod, Rhondda Valley. The deceased (Rid>ard Morris) was his brother. He was a rnol), and about 40 years of age. Witness lastBaw him alive about 12 months ago. Deceased Was healthy enough, but very fond of dr-ok. Heard of his death on the l§th of August ast. He was in the habit of working in diffe'eut parts of the country. Harry North said he WIS. a travelling sipw- man, and was at present string at Troedyrtiw. On'the 12th of August, about 11a.m., he law the deceased at AbeiamaD sitting on a stene, near the Plough Pit. The deceased looked vry ill, and witness thought that he was dying thin. Witness took deceased to the Motint Pleasait, and there supplied him with 3d. of brancy. Deceased was able to spe:lk, and told witless that he had been illuseci at Mountain Ach. Witness left him theu; btit subsequently tt>e landlord of the house informed Wm the injn was dying. Witness tolti him (Oie landlord that he had better fetcll a policSnan, but, as the Aberdare Police-court was held that day, he failed to find one. Witness then drove the deceased to the Aberdare Police-station, and subsequently saw him (as witness described it) "packed on the top of the 'bus going to Aber- nant railway-station like a piece of luggage." Deceased told witness that his name was Richard Morris, and that he bad been working at Cwm- garw, on the other side of the Ogmore Valley. Deceased was very ill on the day that witness found him, and he fell down while walking along the street about 20 yards from the Police- station at Anerdare. He complained of a stitch in his left side. Inspector James Thorney said that on the 12th ult., about 12.30, the deceased, Richard Morris, was brought to the police station at Aberdare. He appeared to be suffering from great pain in his sides, which he held. Witness asked him what was the matter, when the last witness (North) said, "This man was brutally kicked last night at the Mountain.Ash Inn." Witness asked deceased if that was so, and he said Yes, I have been abused badly." Witness then had the man taken up before the magistrates, with a view of having a warrant taken out against the persons who were alleged to have committed the assault, but a warrant was not granted, as the deceased said he did not know the men who had beaten him, and he did not wish to punish them if he could find them out. The Bench advised the deceased to go to the relieving officer, and deceased was directed to the residence of Mr. William David. That was the last time witness saw Morris alive. Witness had made inquiries relating to the alleged ill-treatment, but had failed to obtain any information of his being ill- used in Mountain Ash. William Dwyer, an inmate of the infirmary, said he was present in the infirmary when the deceased expired. It was about 10.30 p.m. William David deposed he was the relieving officer for the parish of Aberdare. He saw Richard Morris about 2 o'clock on the afternoon of the 12th ult. for the first time. Deceased called at witness's house when he (David) was out and asked his wife for some drink. Mrs. David refused to give him any intoxicants, but made him a cup of tea, and cut him some bread and butter. Subsequently witness had him conveyed to the Merthyr Workhouse. j that the deceased was brought there about 5.45 Ip.m. on the 12th August. He then complained of pains in his side, and witness having had him [ bathed, sent him up to the infirmary. Deceased told him that he had been illused iu some public house at Mountain Ash. He died about 10.30 o'clock on the same night. He had no money about him. Dr. Ward said that he saw deceased shortly after his admission into the workhouse, and found that he had two black eyes and a contu- sion in the centre of the forehead. He coni- plained that he had been kicked in the side, but although witness examined his sides carefully, he failed to find any marks. Deceased told him that he and another man went into an urinal—at Aberdare he first said, and then he mentioned Mountain Ash-where he (the man) beat and kicked him. Witness examined Morris's chest, and found he was suffering from accute pleurisy- plenria.pneumonia. Witness ordered him to be poulticed and well treated, and left him in the infirmary ufftil the morning. Deceased died suddenly that night of syncope while at stool. In accordance with the coroner's direc- tions witness made ajpost-mortem examination of the body on the following morning, and he dis- I covered that the cause of death was disease of the heart and bowels. Deceased had a fatty heart which no doubt failed while he was at stool. Witness examined the whole of the ribs and integruments, and there were no marks of injury observable. He did not associate death with any violence. Deceased had a heart that night fail at any moment. The body was fairly veil nourished, but there was no food in the rtomach, or small intestines, and very little excreta in the large intestines, showing that the^' nan had been living for some days on fluids and lad not taken any solids. His opinion was that deceased had died of fatty disease of the heart. The Coroner having summed up the evidence, said he thought that after the testimony of the doctor the jury could have no hesitation in coming to the conclusion that deceased had not been illused as he said he had, and that in his maudlin condition he had given a pitiful account of imaginary illtreatment to secure sympathy or for the purpose of gain. The jury returned a verdict in accordance with the medical testimony.

MERTHYR LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH. REPORTS OF THE SANITARY CONDI- TION OF THE DISTRICT. The ordinary meeting of this Board took place on Wednesday, when there were present Messrs. G. Martin (in the chair), W. Jones, J. Probert, T. Williams (Gwaelodygarth), W. Bell, Rees Jones, J. Owen, D. Davies, J. Bryant, T. Jenkins, T. Hullet, T. Williams (Troedyrhiw), and Henry Evans. -The minutes of the former meeting were read and confirmed. THE SINKING OPERATIONS AT YNYSCADUDWG FARM.—The minutes of an extraordinary meeting of the Board held on the 30th of August last, to further consider the application of Mr. Ebenezer Lewis for permission to acquire a portion of Ynyscadudwg land and premises for sinking operations, were read, from which it appeared that Mr. E. Lewis, Mr. Henry Lewis, and Mr. J. Morgan (Cardiff) attended before the Board, and the following terms were agreed upon: That the purchasers should pay JE550 for the buildings that they should continue the road shown on the plan to effect a juncture with the j present district road, and that they should com- pensate the tenants.—The minutes were adopted. THE CONSOLIDATION OF LOANS' QUESTION.— The CLERK said that the Consolidation of Loans' Committee had not yet met to consider the last communication from the Local Government Board respecting the lequest of the Merthyr Board of Health.—Mr. D. DAVIES suggested that a meeting of the committee be called as early as possible.—Mr. W. Jones I should be disposed to move that the committee be dis- solved. We can never do any good.—Mr. W. BELL: What if the committee meet once more to consider the matter, and if they cannot then arrange, let them dissolve.—Mr. W. JONES I fall in with that, and beg to move that the Clerk call the committee together at an early date.- Mr. REES JONES Oughtn't the committee to present a report to the Board, giving a resumi of what they have done ?—Mr. W. JONES They will meet and give some kind of report, of course.—Mr. BELL I propose that the com- mittee meet on Saturday, at 12 o'clock inoon.- Both propositions were agreed to. THE PLYMOUTH FEEDER.—The CLERK said he had not written the Plymouth Company, direct- ing their attention to the state of the Plymouth feeder, as the cleansing of the watercourse was, he noticed, being proceeded with. THE SURFACE WATER CHANNELS IN PLYMOUTH STRICET. -A discussion took place in reference to the complaint of the Survayor at the last meet- ing that, in heavy rain, the water rushing along the two open surface water channels which crossed the waste land in Plymouth-street, near the Turnpike-gate, carried large quantities of gravel and rubbish into the sewers, and, on the motion of Mr. W. JONES, seconded by Mr. D. DA* TIES, box sewers were ordered to be con- structed in lieu of such channels, at a cost of about £10. THE SURVEYOR'S REPORT was read as follows: GENTLEMEN,—I.—I beg to lay before you a letter from the Treharris Chamber of Trade respecting the condition of an ancient footpath extending from Quakers' Yard to Treharris, and desiring the action of your Board in the matter. II.—I beg to lay before you a letter of Mr. R. F. Evans, reservoir keeper, Pentwyn, in which he gives the names and addresses of three young men who bathed in the reservoir on the 21st ultimo, not- withstanding the published prohibition. III.—I beg to recommend that the Neuadd reservoir be fenced around with oak posts and six wire fencing. IV.—I beg respectfully to recommend your Board to arrange a visit of inspection of your water works, including the Penybryn and Garth filter bsds, tanks, and reservoirs, and the Dowlais, Pentwyn, and Neuadd reservoirs. V.I beg to report that I have received the follow- ing building plans and notices, to which I see no objection, viz.I. From Mr. T. H. Davies, of the conversion of a stable into a cowshed at the Dowlais Old Brewery. 2. From Mr. Harris Freedman, of the erection of four dwelling-houses and two shops in High-street, Dowlais, in lieu of a number of small dwellings in Well-street, for himself. 3. From Mr. D. S. Powell, of two additional rooms to the house No. 5, Ivor-street, for himself. 4. From Mr. D. Jeremy, of alterations and additions, including a stable and shed at No. 23, Ivor-atreet I am, grutltmra, your obetMem. SAMUEL HARPUR. Survevor. Merthyr Tydfil, 1st Sept., 1884. -J —The letter referred to in paragraph one com- plained of the present dilapidated and dangerous condition of the footpath extending from Qua- kers' Yard to Treharris, of which complaints were continually made by the public. The Chamber, it was stated, had collected dE7 to- wards repairing this pathway, but the landlord of the ground objected to private interference, he was disposed, however, to consider any commu- nication from the Board.—Mr. W. JONES: Let the surveyor report upon the footpath at the next meeting.—This suggestion was adopted. MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS—The young men found bathing in the Pentwyn reservoir on the 21st ult. were ordered to be summoned.—On the motion of the CHAIRMAN, seconded by Mr. J. OWEN, the work recommended by the surveyor in paragraph three was to be proceeded with. An inspection of the waterworks will take place on Tuesday next.—The plans laid before the Board were adopted. THE WOODEN HUTS AT TREHARRIS.—The CLERK, for the information of the Board, re- ferred to a minute made in 1873, sanctioning the erection of temporary huts at Treharris by Messrs. Harris and Co., and providing that the approval of the Board should be subject to the company's agreeing to remove the erections when required by the Board so to do.—Nothing was done in the matter. HEALTH STATISTICS. -The following report of the medical officer of health was read :— GENTLEMEN,—There were 142 births and 79 deaths registered durittff the four weeks ended on ^he 30th of August, fliese numbers would repre- sent annual rates of births of 35 per 1,000 of the population, and of deaths of 20 per 1,000 of the population. The deaths of five very young child- ren were occasioned by diarrhoea. All these occurred during the last week in August. In that week the temperature of the air was lowered ten decrees. The rainfall in August amounted to 31 inches. Rain fell on 11 days, but of the quantity collected, 2} inches fell on the last two days of the month. I shall feel obliged if you will consent that Dr. Wm. Ogden, who is resident in my house, and who is a doubly-qualified and duly- registered practitioner, shall act in my stead during my absence for three weeks from Saturday next.- I afn, &c., 1. J._ -DYKE, Medical Officer of Health. —The medical officer's request regarding Dr. Ogdejn was immediately granted. FINANCE.—The Finance Committee's report was read, in which the committee recommended the payment of sundry accounts, amounting to XI,708 12s. lOd.—The report was adopted, and cheques ordered to be signed for the debts re- ferred to. TRELEWIS WATER SUPPLY.-The Board, in answer to a query of the Merthyr Rural Sani- tary Authority, directed to say that they would supply the 70 or 80 houses at Trelewis with water upon the usual tariff of the Board. THE SANITARY INSPECTION OF THE DISTRICT. —The representatives of the various wards in the district presented reports upon the sanitary condition of such wards, which were all read to the Board to-day. The Dowlais committee re- ported several nuisances, and recommended the appointment of an additional inspector of nui- sances. The Town Ward committee found the condition of their district in a very satisfactory state, on the whole; and they expressed the opinion that, as far as the present state of Mer- thyr was concerned, they had a sufficient num- ber of officials already for all purposes, provided they were attentive to their duties. The Ply- mouth Ward committee reported that they had inspected the portion allotted to them, and found that the condition of things there was, on the whole, satisfactory, and such as should not cause needless or unnecessary alarm. The Cyf- arthfa Ward committee reported as follows :— GK.NTLKMI'.X, WE have to report that we have com- pleted our inspection of the Uyfartha Ward, and regret the result is far from satisfactory. Nearly all over tlie district we found defective closet arrange- ments, defective traps, stagnant polluted matters in the streets, heaps of ashes and house refuse, leaking water-taps, and generally a condition of things which ought not to exist in a town governed by a Board of 0' 1'( Health. We found a fruitful source of nuisance in the brook or stream flowing from Heolgerrig to the Cyfarthfa new limekilns, and thence into the Old Coal ('anal now used as a reservoir for the use of the Cyfarthfa and Ynysfach Works. The stench along i the whole length of the stream and canal was fearful, and undoubtedly injurious to the health of those living within its influence. The nuisance is occa- sioned by the discharge of offensive matter from the Brewery at Heolgerrig into the stream, aggravated by ) = the addition, in many instances, of pig manure also running into the brook at several points. The nui- sance above-referred to is of long standing. Some years ago the surveyor arranged with the occupier of land just below the Brewery to dispose of the offen- sive matter on the said land, but it would now appear w t. r?° doing so has long been disused. We beg to draw the attention of the Board, its sur- veyor, medical officer, and inspectors to this verv serious and unpleasant nuisance. Caepantywyll, Quarry-row, and the district extending from Caepant- tywyll to Jackson s Bridge, are in a disgraceful con- dition every opening upon the river being, in fact a refuse tip, the inhabitants disposing of their aslie,, and refuse themselves at those places instead of making use of the scavenging carts. In fact, from. William-town to Jackson's Bridge, the river side is a continued series of ash and refuse tips The scavenger's duties in this district, so far as work is concerned, must be a sinecure, and what struck us as exceeding strange was that such a state of thing. should have been allowed to exist. The number of uninhabited houses in this district is very large; most of them are perfect wrecks, and used for all- purposes of filth, and ought to be closed. Back-to- back houses with no through ventilation are- numerous, and we came across instances where dwel- lu.fr, converted into stables. A hint was- ™ K 6 ^st™eetln8 of the by one or two members that the several committers were not expected to. make recommendations-that it was beyond the scope of their instructions to do so. We must be pardoned, however, for offering a suggestion or two. To us it appeared as if there were no sys- tematic supervision of the district, either as regards sanitation or the proper looking after of the roads and thoroughfares; all attention being bestowed on c the main streets, utterly neglecting the back and bye places. The members are not supposed to do the duty of inspectors, but it is expected of them to see that the officials do their several duties. It has occurred to us that some one should be responsible to the Board for the condition of the town and district, and the proper person to be fixed with that responsibility is the surveyor, and the officers should he subservient to him, for without power there can be no respon- sibility. With regard to nuisances, it appears that the inspector now records all such coming within his cognizance, but unless action follows what is the use of the records; it would, therefore, be useful if, in a column in the nuisance book for that purpose the the surveyor were to initial the entry and state the steps he had taken for the abatement of the nuisance recorded. We would further suggest that a committee of the whole Board take the reports of the several committees into consideration, with the view of adopting something of a practical character for more etnciently cleansing the town and abating nuisances than that which now prevails. We append hereto a list of many of the nuisances and defects which we observed; they, however, convey a very imperfect notion of the condition of the district which came our inspection. —We are, your obedient ser- VLUU^I JN*O. FjRVA.vr TUOS. TlVr r I.-TT. the various reports should be taken into con- sideration at a special meeting, to be held on Wednesday next, and that the Surveyor should in the meantime, be empowered to carry out any work suggested therein which requested immediate attention.—This waa all the business or interest.

RAINFALL AXD TEMPERATURE FROM AUG 2Ct'. TO AUGUST 31st. Cta Tenmeratni-fi. Run. Shade. Radiation. Wind. Mm. Dry.Wet. Mill. Max. Aug. 2(3 0-C0 4!»° 53' 49" 42° 5S' N. W. 27 0-47 50 54 51 44 53 W. „ 2S 0-02 45 54 49 37 76 W „ 29 O'll 49 53 51 ..43 79 TC W n' l-ls rS 60 51 53 N'.W'. .11 • ■ 1 56 55 49 50 Total 2-SG Average temperatures Shade, 49*83 min • 55 00,7™. u2'50 wet. Radiation. 44 50 min.; 62 16 n,ax J D'llmeter of rain gange, 5 inches; elevation above sea level, 835 feet. THE WEATHER FOR AUGUST Inches of rain, 3*35 last year, 9-52. Davs of rain 11 • last year, 10. Greatest fall, 1*28, on the yist 'llte' year, 1-9S. last Average temperatures Shade, °51-96 min.; °62-12 drv- °y.-o7 wet. Radiation, "79-51 max.; °45"09 min. Lowest' shade temperature, "43 on 23rd and 25th. Maximum radiation temperature, 103 on the 11th. Prevailing winds: S., S days S.W., S days; N.W., 6 days W., 6 nays X.E., 2 days S.E., 1 day. C. E. SIMOX.S, Gwainvarren.

j aSiantecf, Het. #r. LENT 011 eas>' Mortgage of J_ LEASEHOLD PROPERTY.—Aindv bv letter W X Zxpras Office, Merthyr. W J y leuer> W^l,J• ar,sharp, honest LAD for A of liUs, not under in years of age. —Apply, MARK SMITH, Castle Yard, Merthyr. A GI'^T WANTED (buying or commission) for Merthyr XX and District by a Brewery producing first-class Ales. Liberal terms. A good opportunity for anyone possessing a store, or the means of delivery. References required. -Apply by letter to W. A., The Brewery, Monmouth. [Sp 13 GENERAL SERVANT WANTED, able to ™Sh and cook. Good references requiied. — Apply,*3, Moilais- street, Dowlais. A T ? S WVEY OR S.—Messrs. •/Tl. WILLETl'and WAKELING, Architects and Sur- lJinjTr £ > Higli-street, Merthyr, live a vacancy for a PUPIL.- Particillars on application. [T S. A WANTED to push first-class MACHINERY OILS. Liberal commission.—Box 201, Post-office, Liverpool. [Sep. 27 £ 600 WANTED ON MORTGAGE OF A CHAPEL. VE au'ount is wanted as Mortgage on worth abont Aanlf1' 1; 1,er «nnum- The building is Merthyi^TydUl. t0 j°^ Vauu,1an. «or, WANTED, a GENERAL SERVANT." Reference v T required. —Apply, Mrs. G., Bank, Dowlais. [Sept. 6. JP- BIDDLE, Merthyr Forge and Foundry, Merthyr • Tvdlil, lias a vacancy for a respt ct tble YOUTH in either the Forge, Foundry, or Fitting Departments. LONDON, EDINBURGH, and GLASGOW ASSUR ANCfS and ACCIDENT COMPANY. WANTED. respectable AGENTS, full time, on special salary pay- down system, to represent this Company through South Wales and Monmouthshire.—Apply to W. W. WATKINS South Wales Manager, 50, Glebeland-stieet, Merthyr Tydlil. [Oct. IS '"pO BE LET, unfurnished, VAYNOR HOUSE Merthyr t Tydlil.-Apply to Messrs. W. and J. HERN, St. Mary- stieet, Cardiff. T S TO BE LET, with immediate possession, a HOUSE and SHOP, situated in SO, High-street, Dowlais. Rent moderate.—Apply to J. » ILLIAMS 194 High-street, Dowlais, or to D. L. JONES, 26, Graven, Brecon-road, Srerthyr. [Sep. 13 A HOUSE for SALE, No ],. Caradoc-street, Darran Laes, Mountain Ash. For further 1 -articulars,apply SAMLEL DAVIES, 17, Nixon's Villas, Merthyr Vale. [Sp 20 FOR SALE—A good KITCHEN GARDEN, fully stocked with all kinds of \egetables and Fruit Trees on Thomas-town lips. Apply at Ollice of th:s paper. [Sep. 6 FOR SALE, Walnat Full-compass PIANO (taken in exchange) "What offers?" May be seen in Dow- ^ls- APPLY TO GOLDSMITH, Pianoforte Dealer, Maindee frewrort- [aept- G X") WEEKLY md UPWARDS may be EASILY and £ 7^ HON JvSl REALISED by persons of EITHER SKX, without hindrance to present oc^upati^n.- For particulars and sample enclose addressed envelope to EV.INS, WATTS, and COJIPANV (P 599), Merchants. Binninr- li iiii.-Thi. is.(Ieitatite. [Aug 24 85 ( EDICINE AND ADVICE FRKE OF CHARGE.— «,T Nervous DebiLty and other kindred complaints. All sufferers irom these diseases can obtain advice and medicine gratis by sending all particulars of their case to the MKOICAL SKCKETAKY, J. Sandmere Gardens, Sandmcre road, Clapliain. London, S.W. [Nov. 22 Printed by Gas Power, and published by the Proprietor. HARRV WOOD. SOUTHBY. at the Office of the MERTHYR EXPRESS, llo, High-street, in the Parish of Merthyr Tydfil, SATI'&DA.Y, SEPTEMBER 6, 1884. 4f

The programme of the evening was as follows Part I.-Overture, Mrs. Tong; song, "The death of Nelson," Mr. David Jones duet, "Let us gather bright flowers," Mrs. T. L. Thomas and Miss M. H. Uoyd; duet, "Go baffled coward go," Messrs. Jones and Cave; song, "Blind girl to her harp," Miss Lloyd; song, Honour and arms," Mr. Cave; trio, "Mermaids' song," Mrs. Thomas, Miss Lloyd, and Mr. Cave. Part IL—Pianoforte solo, Miss Lyddon concertina solo, "March of the Men of Harlech," Mr. Shuker song, Carried John," Miss Lloyd duet, Mr. and Mrs. Bell," Mrs. Thomas and Mr. Powell song, The white squall," Mr. Jones duet, "Pretty warblers," Mrs. Thomas and Miss Lloyd; song, "Noble boy of truth," Mr. Cave; duet, "Flow gentle Deva," Messrs. Jones and Cave song, "I stood on the shore," Mrs. Thomas trio, "When shall we three meet again," Messrs. Jones, Davies, and Cave. FAREWELL MEETING AT JBRYNMAWR. On Thursday evening, the 28th ultimo, the members and friends of Queen-street Lodge met to bid farewell to Brother and Sister, Rev. J. and Mrs. Roberts, who are leaving the town for Corris. The proceedings commenced with a social tea, the tables being presided over by Sisters Saxon, Neat, Thomas, and Gage. A letter was read from Bro. Rev. J. Ricks, regretting his inability to be present, and expressing sorrow at the departure of Bro. and Sister Roberts. The tables being cleared, Bro. Neat, G.S.J.T., was voted to the chair, and the following programme was gone through Song, "Hold the fort;" prayer by Mr. Child, Birmingham address, chairman, who said he was sorry to hear that Mr. and Mrs. Roberts were leaving the neighbourhood, as they had, during the whole of their stay, identified themselves with the order, and he believed it reflected great credit on any society to have a minister of any denomination among their num- ber. Many ministers complained of having no time to attend temperance meetings, but Bro. Roberts, in spite of his ministerial and pastoral duties, J touud time to attend the lodge nearly as often as any other member (applause). Song, W. H. James reading, J. James organette solo, R Blotfr. £ ro s Davies. P. VT. C. T., who remarked mat farewells were so.muinico' .i solemn things, but not so on that occasion, as their esteemed friends were not goings very far away, but a few hours' ride might bring them together at any time and he believed that Bro. and Sister Roberts had so endeared themselves to every member of the lodge that they would be sure of meeting with a hearty reception at any time they should visit Brynmawr. He could also assure them that the lodge very much appreciated their services, especially those of Bro. Roberts, who had on so many occasions come boldly forward on the public platform to uphold temperance and denounce strong drink. Reading, Bro, J. James. Song, Bro. W. H. James. After a short address from J. James, W^C.T., Bros. Davies and James, on behalf of the lodge, presented Mr. and Mrs. Roberts with five handsomely-framed views of Clydach Valley, and at the same time expressed a hope that when they looked on those pictures, they, would re- member the many friends left behind. Bro. J. Roberts, in returning thanks for himself and Mrs. Roberts, said he was very sorry to leave for more than one reason. First, he was sorry to leave the town, from the many inhabitants of which he had received every kindness during his three years stay among them and secondly, he was sorry to leave the Templar Lodge, where, in company with Mrs. Roberts, he had spent many pleasant hours. He was thankful to all for their kind present, and he could assure them t he should value the pictures above anything else they could give them, as they would recall many pleasant recollections. They had enjoyed many pleasant walks in the Clydach Valley, and some of his best sermons had been studied in its shady solitude. With reference to the chairman's re- mark that ministers conferred credit on societies by their presence, he could assure them they had conferred greater honour on him than he had on them as he believed people had more confidence in the principles of a minister who was a Good Templar, and identified himself with the order, than one who was merely an abstainer and nothing more (applause). After a brief but suitable prayer by Bro. Roberts, the meeting closed with the Doxology. BRYNMAWR POLICE COURT. MONDAY.—Before Mr. G. W. Walters and Dr. W. J. Clapp. PUBLIC HEALTH OFFENCE.—Job Davies, Clyd- ach Bridge, horse-dealer, was charged by Mr. J. Wilson, surveyor, Brynmawr Board of Health, with slaughtering a horse on unlicensed premises. —Mr. R. H. A. Davies defended, and pleaded that the horse was killed by a man from Little Mill, who was in the employ of Mr. Court. The disembowellment was also done contrary to the etpress wishes of his son, who was present. —Two previous convictions were put in, and after cautioning him, defendannt was fined 95 and costs. A MILITARY RECRUIT AND THE RUM.—Thos. Deviue was charged with stealing a bottle of rum, valued at 4s., from the Rising Sun Inn, Beaufort.—It appeared that on Thursday, the 21st ult., Devine enlisted in the 24th South Wales Borderers, and, on Friday, was sent to Brecon from Brynmawr by Recruiting-Sergt. Murray. On arriving at the next station (Beau- fort) he got out of the train, and committed the offence. Information was given to the police, and prisoner was apprehended. by P.O. Jarratt at Beaufort in the act of entering the following train.—Heading guilty, and several convictions being put in, prisoner was sentenced to three „ months hard labour. MAN AND WIFE QUARRELLING. JUO. Stokes, fish-dealer, Bailey-street, was brought up on remand charged with assaulting his wife on the 18th ult.—The wife appeared, and defendant promising to lead a better life, the charge was allowed to be withdrawn on the payment of costs.-Tle was also charged with assaulting P.C. Samuels at the time of apprehension, and pleading guilty, was fined 2s. Gd. and costs.- P.C. Jarratt was also a witness in this case. ASSAULTING THE POLICE.—Thos. Jones (alias Tom Jones Picton), Beaufort, was charged with assaulting P.C. Chas. James (15), with intent to do grievous bodily harm, at Beaufort, on the 18th of August.—Medical certificates were put in that the officer was unable to attend owing to his injuries, and the case was adjourned for a fortnight, bail being accepted. AFFILIATION.—Philip Thomas, collier, Wor- cester-street, was ordered to pay 2s. 6d. per week towards the support of the illegitimate child of Mary Ann James, Beaufort, of which pe admitted to the police the paternity.