The South Wales Star

BARRY DISTRICT NEWS. BARRY. FAILCRE.-The London Gazette of Tuesday states that at an extraordinary general meeting of the mem- bers of the Barry Trading Company (Limited) recently held at Thompson-street, Barry Dock, near Cardiff, it was resolved that the company be wound up voluntarily. Mr. W. J. Holway was appointed liquidator for the purpose of winding up the affairs of the company and distribution of the property. INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL. — The proposed inter- medi tte school for the Barry district will accommodate 60 boys and 40 girls. The tuition fee is to be not less than £ 2, and not to exceed i6. The fee for boarders is not to exceed jE30 in a master's house and f25 in a hostel. The head teachers of the schools are to have a fixed salary of £ 150 per annum, and a. capitation fee not less than £ 1, and not more than £3 per scholar. At Penarth the salaries and capitation fees are to be higher. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES.-On Sunday last the anniversary in connection with the Barry Wesleyan Chapel were held, when sermons wpje preached both morning and evening by the Rev. Ebenezer Morgan. Special hymns were sung, the congregations were large, and a successful day was experienced. In the afternoon the rev. gentleman delivered a special address to the Sunday School scholars. ISLAND AMUSEMENTS.—During the holidays hun- dreds of persons visited Barry Island, and every attractions has been largely patronised. The Barry Town Band playe ( for dancing near the Marine Hotel, on Monday and Tuesday. AMBULANCE CLASS.-The certificates have now arrived for Dr. Livingstone's Ladies' Ambulance Class. The class consisted of 26 ladies, all of whom have passed, and it included several of the Board School teachers at Barry Dock. We understand that the certificates will be distributed shortly, and that the distribution will be made the opportunity of pre- senting Dr. Livingstone with a cloak, subscribed for by the members of his ladies class, who are all unanimous in their praise of the lucid and praise- worthy manner in which the Doctor has delivered his eonrse of lectures. VESTRY MEETING.—Yesterday (Thursday) at two o'clock, a meeting of the Barry Vestry was held in the Old Parish-hall, when there were present Canon Allen (chairman), and Messrs. J. Arthur Hughes. Captain Davies, Alderman Meggitt, D. S. Jones, C. Morgan, D. Morgan, Captain Murrell, F. W. Taylor, Hopkins, D. Vaughan, S; A. Williams, Loughor, etc. Mr. J. Loughor having sent in his resignation as assistant overseer, Mr. Taylor proposed, and Captain Davies seconded, that Mr. Blackmore should be appointed at a salary of t20 per annum. An amendment was pro- pose-I to appoint Mr. D. Howells, but he refused to stand in opposition to Mr. Blackmore, the latter being accordingly elected unanimously. It was decided to vote a sum of X8 to the retiring overseer for preparing the valuation list. BARRY DOCK. TREAT.—On Monday last the children attending the Wesleyan Sunday School had the annual treat. The weather was extremely suitable, and the children thoroughly enjoyed themselves, the children waiting most assiduously on the children and doing all they could to enhance the enjoyment of the scholars. ACCIDENT TO A BARRY VESSEL.—Lloyds agent at Suez telegraphs that on Saturday evening the British steamer Crown of Anagon, bound from Barry Dock to Singapore, has been in collision with the German steamer Tritos, from Odessa, in a section of the Great Bitter Lakes of the Suez Canal. The latter sank a few minutes after the collision, and the former has nine plates bent in. the bows holed, and the peak full of water. The holds however are all right. 'i n BIBLE CHRISTIAN TREAT.—The Bible Christian Sunday School, numbering 200 children, had their annnal treat on Monday last in a field kindly loaned by Mr. J. J. Williams, adjoining the house at Ty- newydd. The children with the teachers and a num- ber of friends arrived at the field about two o'clock, having walked in procession from the Chapel in the Court-road. Careful arrangements had previously been made for the occasion, and they were carried out in a very orderly and hearty manner. By means of various suitable amusements, a stall containing sweets, fruit, and mineral waters, and an excellent tea, a very enjoyable time was spent. The following persons, amongst others, took an active part in the proceedings: —Mrs. Jones. Mrs. Nicholls, Mrs. Bush, Mrs. Cruise, Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Blake, Mrs. Pond, Mrs. Edmonds, Mrs. Murphy, Mrs. Levers, Mrs. Shears, the Misses "Williams (Tynewydd), Miss Blake, Miss Levers. Miss Tamlyn, Rev. J. Honey, Messrs. John and James Cruise, Nicholls, Taylor, Edmonds, Lavis, Prout, Levers, Bruton, Shears, Blake, Bush, Murphy, Venn, d!c. Before leaving the field several hymns were sung, and a hearty expression of thanks was given to Mr. and Mrs. Williams and their family for the great kindness they had shown, and the assistance they had rendered during the day. Mr. Williams, in reply intimated that it would afford him pleasure to look forward to a similar visit on another occasion. Before leaving, upon the procession being formed to return to the Chapel, each scholar was presented with a bun. LIBERAL ASSOCIATION.—A very important meet- ing of the Barry and Cadoxton Liberal Association will be held at the Welsh Baptist Chapel, Barry Dock, on Saturday evening next. CADOXTON. FINANCE COMMITTEE.—A meeting of this com- mittee was held on Thursday evening, when there were present Mr. J. Robinson and Mr. B. Lewis. Mr. Robinson was appointed chairman. The committee considered several applications in reference to the pay- ment of private improvements. The monthly bills were presented for establishment charges, amounting to £2,357 18s. lid., and ordered to be paid. It was re- solved that the Surveyor be paid the sum of £ 220 petty cash, his cash account being examined and found correct. The Treasurer's and Collector's accounts were also examined and found correct. After some discussion it was resolved that the Collector should be directed for the future to bank all money and close his monthly account on the Saturday previous to the Finance Committee meeting. -It was also resolved that the collector be paid the sum of £3 petty cash. The inspector of nuisances' books were examined and found correct, and it was decided that he be paid the sum of i28 petty cash.- It was decided to recommend the Board to pay the collector a commission on all occounts collected by the elerk as well as accounts collected by himself. The committer went through a list of those who had not paid the private improvements account, and directed the clerk to write to several of them, stating that un- less the amounts were paid within one week proceed- ings would be taken. ACCIDENT.—On Friday afternoon the little son of Dr. Gore, three years of age, was knocked down in Barry-road by a trap belonging to Mr J. Phillips, iron- monger, which was in charge of his son. The wheel passed over his back, and, although no bones were broken, he was hurt very mwh. SCHOOL TREAT.—The children attending the Bethel Welsh Wesleyan Chapel, Cadoxton, held their annual school treat on Whit-Monday. VOLUNTEER CHURCH PARADE.-The annual church parade of the local Artillery Volunteer battery will take place on Sunday, the 19th inst., at the Holton Mission Room. CYCLING CL LB.-On Tuesday last the members of the above club had a very good turn out. Through the kindness of local tradesmen who closed their shops at one o'clock their assistants were allowed half a day off, and about 18 members of the club journeyed to Newport. Amongst the machines were one pneumatic and one ordinary. The roads and weather being grand, they all enjoyed a pleasant run, and reached home about half-past nine o'clock. I.O.G.T.-Last Thursday evening, the St. David's Lodge, Cadoxton, held their weekly session at the usual place of meeting, when there was a very large attendance, Bro. A. W. M. Cuttriss, C.T., in the chair. After the customary business had been despatched, Bro. W. E. Davies read an admirable paper on the life of that notable man, Abraham Lincoln, followed by two most enjoyable Kccitations by Bro. W. W. Davies. After a heart.v vote of thanks was given to Bros. W. E. Davies and W. W. Davies the lodge was duly closed at 9.45 p.m. BAPTIST SCHOOL TREATS.—On Whit-Monday t'le Sunday Schools connected with the Baptist Church at Cadoxton and Barry Dock journeyed by train to Barry, where they were joined by the Barry Baptist Sunday School, and proceeded to a field at Cold Knap. The children from the Barry School numbered 100, Barry Dock, 300, and Cadoiton, 200, the total number, including friends, being over 700. The weather was beautifully fine, and nothing was left undone by the teachers and friends that could in any way add to the enjoyment of the youngsters. A substantial tea was served (Mrs. Simpson catering for the Barry Dock and Cadoxton contingents), and the following assisted at the tables;—Mr. Vere (superin- tendent Cadoxton school), Rev. L. Ton Evans (pastor), Messrs. Charles Dure (treasurer), Mr. Robert West- acott (superintendent Barry Dock), Thomas Hart, David Howell, John Chick, Barnett, Henry Woolaway, Franks, Sharp, Jennings, John Davies, John Price, Mesdan.as Parry, Chick, Barnett, Pit, Dure, Gill, Harrison, Treliving, and the Misses George, Chick, Small, Franks (2), Menaton, <fco. After tea sports were indulged in, for which prizes were given. Buns and fruit were distributed to the scholars, and, at the onclusion of the day's proceedings, cheers were given 10 for the many kind friends who had laboured so ener- getieally for the children's enjoyment. PROPOSED TEMPERANCE COUNCIL. — It is re- quested that all temperance friends in the district should meet tn-morrow evening (Friday) at 7.30 p.m., at the Bible Christian Chapel, Court-road. The object is to take into consideration the advisability of at once forming a Temperance Council, comprising of representatives from the Welsh Temperance Associa- tion. Bands of Hope, Rechabite Tents, I.O.G.T., Sons of Temperance, and from all temperance organisations. CRICKET MATCH.—The Cadoxton District Wed- nesday teain and the Cardiff Commercial C.C. played a match on the Witehill Ground on Wednesday after- noon, which resulted in a draw. The visitors made 92 runs, the homesters scoring 66 for two wickets only. For the visitors L. Foreman (28), W. Harford (17), anl H. Hodson (15) batted splendidly; while. B. T. Pomeroy (23), Llewellyn (22) batted well for the Cadoxton teaiu. At the conclusion of the match the visitors were entertained to a l; knife and fork" tea, after which the evening was devoted to oo -.Tiviality. I PENARTH. MASONS' MEETING.—A meeting was held in An- drew's Hall, Penarth, on Friday evening,)' hea Messrs. 1 E. Taylor, J. Gardner, E. John, J. Collins, and W. Hockey were the speakers.—Mr. E. Taylor, who occu- pied the chair, briefly stated the object of the meeting, and urged upon members to stand shoulder to shoulder with the Cardiff masons in their present struggle.—Mr. Eli John moved the following resolution :—" That the Penarth Operative Stone Masons hereby pledge them- selves to remain true to the original demands."—Mr. J. Collins seconded the motion, which was unanimously adopted. HOLIDAY MAKING.—Large numbers of visitors came to Penarth by all available channels. The Church schools proceeded to a field, kindly lent by Mr. D. Morgan, at the back of West House, where tea was served about four o'clock. Sports of various kinds were indulged in by both teachers and scholars, and they thoroughly enjoyed themselves until nearly dark. The Wesleyan and Baptist Schools proceeded to fields kindly lent near Councillor Gibbs' residence and oppo- site the N urseries, where they were provided with tea, afterwards indulging in various kinds of sports. To- wards evening the weather became dull, but, fortu- nately, it did not rain. The day on the whole seemed to be thoroughly enjoyed by all and everybody. LOCAL BOARD.-At the meeting of this Board on Tuesday there were present, Messrs. Pile (in the chair), Shepherd, Morgan, T. Lewis, Bevan, Edwards, Morris (clerk), Court (surveyor), and Llewellyn (col- lector). The collector's statement for the month of June showed recoverable arrears as per last month's statement £604 6s. 8d. Increase in rateable value, £ 1 7s. 3d. Of the private improvement rate there were outstanding £ 3.142 4s. lid., making a total of £ 3,747 18s. lOd. On the credit side the amount of rate collected was £ 121 5s. 7d.; Government, C8 14s. do. recoverable, £228 16s. rateable valuable reduced, f242 17s.: do. irrecoverable, £ 2 10s. lOd.; column 8, £ 1 10s. 6.1 Of private improvement there had been collected £ 27 2s. 4d., and remained outstanding £3,115 2s. 7d.: making up this balance to £ 3,747 18s. lOd. SULLY. SCHOOL TREATS.—At Sully on Monday the chil- dren attending the following Cardiff schools spent their annual treats :—Ebenezer Independent, 490 Grangetown Baptist, 700 Grangetown Wesleyan, 250 Roath-roa 1 Congregational, 200 Riverside ,a Baptist, 350; United Methodist Free Church, 600 Bethany Baptist, 450. ST. NICHOLAS. "UPHOLDING THE CONSTITUTION."— On Tues- day afternoon a Primrose League demonstration -was held at St. Nicholas in connection with the Upper Ely Habitation, which numbers about 550 members. The weather was delightfully fine, and there was a large gathering of the neighbouring gentry and general public. After tea, which was served in a marquee erected by Mr. Smart, of Cardiff, a public meeting was held, at which Mr. Christie, of Bonvilstone, presided, and amongst the speakers was Sir Morgan Morgan, Unionist candidate for South Glamorgan. After the speeches a miscellaneous programme was rendeied. BONVILSTONE. EISTEDDFOD.-An excellent Eisteddfod was held at Bonvilstone on Whit-Monday. The following were the officers :-President, Rev. W. E. Evans, Bonvil- stone. Adjudicators—Poetry Mr. John Morgan (loan Trithyd), Llantrithyd. Music: Mr. Jenkin Thomas, Liliput, Bonvilstone. Accompanist: Miss C. Loughor, Llancarvan. Chairman of committee Mr. C. Morgan, L'antrithyd. Treasurer: Mr. J. Jones, Treliill, St. Nicholas. Secretary: Mr. J. Deulwyn Davies, Bryn, Pendoylan. The Eisteddfod was opened with a song by Mr. E. Jones, Trehill.—The Chairman said that the chief objects of the Eisteddfod were to cultivate the mind, to bring out the latent talent, to keep alive the grand old Welsh language, and to nourish the spirit of patriotism. He expressed a hope that the Bonvilstone Eisteddfod would succeeded in attaining those objects. The following competitors were awarded:—To the child under 15 years of age who would render best "I'm praying for you" (Sankey): 1st prize, Miss Edith L. Davies, Board School, Llan- carvan 2nd prize, Miss Dewaris Lougher, Garnllwyd. Best four verses to the "Sheep Court Well," Mr. R. Davies, Board School, Llancarvan. Singing Groes- wen" (Ieuan Gwyllt): prize divided between Mr. Thomas Griffiths, Redlane Farm, and Miss Williams, Peterstone. To the child under 15 who would repeat best the 46th Psalm: 1st prize, Miss Catherine Jane Davies, Board School, Llancarva.n 2nd, Miss Alice John, Redlane Farm. Tenor Solo Y Bwthyn ar y Traeth" (Jenkins, Aber- yswith), Mr. Evan Jones, Trehill Farm, St. Nicholas. For the best Essay on Nationality," Mr. Willie Evans, Chronicle Office, Bridgend; recitation," The Wreck of the Hesperus," Master William Davies, B. School, Llancowan; quartette, Ti wyddost beth ddywed fy nghalon," Mr. N. Jones and party englyn to the Cowslip," Mr. Lauley Thomas, Peterstone; contralto solo, Miss Williams recitation," Hiraetli Cymro am ei Wlad," Miss Bassett, Pendoylon; bass solo, Mr. Noah Jones, Pendoylan. Duett, "Y Mor- wyr," (Jenkins), Messrs. N. and E. Jones; singing Glanrhondda" (Stephens and Jones), Mr. Edward Deer and party. Great credit is due to the young men of the committee for arranging such an excellent meeting, and they all worked indefatigably for its success. WENVOE. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES.—On Tuesday afternoon the anniversary services were commenced at the chapel at Twynyrodyn, when suitable sermons were preached by the Rev. Thomas Dowelis, the Rev. W. Thomas, and the Rev. Ingli Jones. On Wednesday the services were continued and addresses delivered by the same gentlemen. Amongst those present were the Rev. G. LI. Williams (Barry Dock), the Rev. W. Tibbott, the Rev. Morris Isaac, the Rev. L. Ton Evans, the Rev. D. Ellis (Llancarfan), the Rev W. Davies (Penarth), and the Rev. Mr. Thomas (C.M. Wenvoe).

VOLUNTEER INTELLIGENCE. SEVERN VOLUNTEER DIVISION ROYAL ENGINEERS. SUBMARINE MINERS. BARRY DETACHMENT. Orders for week ending Friday, June 17th, 1892:- On duty, Lanee Corporal Freeman. Drills as under:— Friday, 10th June, water drill, embarking at Pier Head, Cardiff, at 7.30 p.m. Saturday, 11th June, water drill "at Penarth morn- ing, 10 to 1 and afternoon, 3 to 6. Payment as usual. Uniform to be worn. Thursday. 16th June. all members of the Detach- ment who have not got their rifles and side arms will proceed to Cardiff by the train leaving Barry at 6.52, and march from Grangetown to the establishment. Lance-Corporal Davies will be- in charge of the party. Working uniform must be worn. Monday. 13th June, Wednesday, 15th June, and Friday, 17th June, at Barry Market at 7.45 p.m. There will be another meeting of officers and N.C. officers of the Barry Detachment on Monday 20th June, at eight p.m. at the Barry Market. By Order, J. ARTHUR HUGHES, Lieut. S.V.D.R.E., Commanding Barry Detachment. 11TH COMPANY. 2ND GLAMORGAN ARTIL- LERY VOLUNTEERS. COMPANY ORDERS.—Barry Dock, 10th June, 1892 -Drills for the week commencing 13th June, 1892 Monday, 13th, Carbine and Company Drill. Tuesday, 9th, Gun Drill and Signalling Class. Wednesday, 15th, Carbine and Company Drill. Thursday, 15th, Gun Drill and Signalling Class. Friday, 17th. Carbine and Company Drill. Saturday. 18th, Gun Practice at Lavernock. Uni- form Undress, with Carbine and Sword. The Head- quarter Band will be in attendance. Members of llth Company to leave Cadoxton ijy the 3.27 p.m. train. Hours of Drills; 7.30 to 8.30 p.m. The annual Church Parade will take place on Sunday, the 19th inst. at the Holton Mission Church, parade in Church Parade order, at the Drill-hall, Cadoxton, at 10.15. By Order. (SIFQRVL) J. JUST. HANDCOCK,Capt„ Conunandip.g 11th Company.

BARRY DOCK POLICE COURT. THURSDAY.—Before Messrs. O. H. Jones (chair- man), John Duncan, and Valentine Trayes. TRANSFER.—Mr. Joseph Henry Jones, Cardiff, applied for the transfer of the Three Horse Shoes Inn, Molton, Llancarfad, from Joseph Ivens, to David Davies.—Granted. EXTENSION.—John Greatorex, Cross Keys Inn, Dinas Powis, applied for two hours extension of his licence on Monday, June 13th, the occasion being an Oddfellows' anniversary.—Mr. O. H. Jones What time is the dinner ?—Applicant: Two or three o'clock.—Mr. Jones Then what on earth do you want two hours' extra for.-An ex- tension of one hour was granted. A WARNING TO TRUANTS.—Henry Godfrey was charged for not sending his boy regularly to school. It appeared that the boy was a notorious truant, and the parents had been fined previously. -The Bench ordered the boy to be sent to a In- dustrial School. A REGULAR Row.-Evan Jones was charged by Thomas Hobbs with assaulting him at the Victoria Hotel, Holton, on the 30th ultimo. Mr. Jones- Lloyd appeared for the prosecution. Witnesses were called on both sides. The Bench said there was a conflict of testimony, and gave the defendant the benefit of the doubt and dismissed him.- Thomas Hobbs was then charged with being drunk and disorderly, and was fined 5s. JOHN DWYER AGAIN.—Johu Dwyer, a very old offender, was charged with being drunk and dis- orderly. P.C. Roberts proved the case. Defendant, who appeared intoxicated in court, pleaded guilty. The Bench said the defendant was one of the big- gest blackguards in the whole place, and would be sent to prison for fourteen days with hard labour. AN OLD OFFENDER.—William James Moss was charged with being drunk and disorderly at Cadox- ton. He had eluded the service of the summons since March. He had been repeatedly fined for the same offence, and was now fined 18s. 9d. ILLICIT DRINKING.—Charles Pearce, labourer, Cadoxton, pleaded guilty for being on unlicensed premises for the purpose of obtaining intoxicating drinks, and was discharged with a caution.

NEW BAPTIST CHAPEL FOR BARRY DOCK. On Monday afternoon an important epoch in the history of the Baptist cause at Cadoxton-Barry was marked by the opening of a new Baptist chapel at Holton. For some time services have been held from house to house, commencing on February 9th, 1890, at a private house in Richard-street, since which date the services have grown and the u audiences expanded, until it was felt desirable to erect a suitable place to worship in. A prosperous Sunday School is also in existence connected with the Church which, it is hoped further to develop. The new building, which is situated on the Holton- road, has a very neat appearance, and was erected at a cost of between £500 and £550. Towards this about jgll2 has been raised. The building will seat over 300 people, and has been erected by Mr. Menaton, from plans prepared by Messrs. Richards and Gethin. The opening services were held on Tuesday afternoon, when a sermon was preached by the Rev. Benjamin Thomas, of New- port, to a large congregation. A tea followed at the Welsh Baptist Chapel, kindly lent for the occasion. About <500 sat down, and they were in- defatigably waited upon by a number of friends, including Mesdames Westacott, Flux, Jones,Franks, and Newport, and the Rev. L. Ton Evans (pastor), Mr. Menaton, &c. A public meeting was held in the evening, when there was again a good attend- ance. Dr. Lloyd Edwards presided, and in his opening address congratulated the Church on the amount of enterprise shown and the success achieved, and wished them every prosperity in the future. Mr. Benjamin Edmonds and Mr. William Hart next gave the financial statement, and the pastor (Rev. L. Ton Evans) followed with a short but interesting address. Commencing, he referred to the small beginning the Church at Barry Dock had at the time Mr. Reed kindly lent them a building. Their friends at Canton, Cardiff, had been very kind in the matter of weekly supplies, as had also been brethren connected with the Bible Christian and Wesleyan bodies, and their own denomination in the neighbourhood. That branch at Holton had worked harmoniously with the mother Church at Cadoxton, and nothing had been done with which the Cadoxton Church had expressed the slightest disapproval. Before closing his remarks he would assure them that the work being spiritual and divine no methods or means would be adopted for the erasing of the debt that were not in har- mony with the Christianity they professed. They would not adopt bazaars, lotteries, Old English or or Japanese fairs, or the latest development in this district, the midnight dance, the latter of which necessitated an extension of time for the sale of intoxicants, the unholy profits of which, he con- sidered, should not be used for the maintenance of a holy religion. The Rev. W. J. Davies (Penarth), Rev. Ingli Jones (Ponthir), Rev. J. Honey, and Messrs. Green (Cardiff), Guy (superintendent of Sunday School, Penarth), D. Howells (senior deacon, Cadoxton), and other gentlsmen addressed the meeting, the addresses being interspersed with hymns tastefully rendered, under the conductor- ship of Mr. T. S. Williams (Cadoxton). At the conclusion the usual votes of thanks to the chair- man, speakers, ladies who had served the tea, and to the Welsh Baptist Chapel Authorities for the loan of the chapel, were carried unanimously..

BARRY RAILWAYMEN'S GRIEVANCES. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SOUTH WALES STAR. SIR,—I noticed in your last week's issue an article on the Barry Railwaymen's Grievances, and your correspondent claims it a grievance to have to run our manager up the line. If we had nothing more to complain of than this I think we could be well satisfied..1 should like to know whether our officials are to get the permission of the men when they want a run up the line. I say, no they are quite at 'liberty to go whenever they please. And I am glad to tell you there are drivers that would willingly run our esteemed manager to any part of the line after completing their day's work without grumbling. I should like to ask your correspondent if our manager ever asked any of the men to run -him about without being paid for it. He also says that the passenger men have only one Saturday afternoon off in every three. There are mineral men who don't get one off in six. Thanking you for inserting this, I am, &c., ANOTHER OF THE MEN.

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE NEAR TYTHEGrSTON- [SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE STAR.] About half-past one on Thursday morning the farm house, occupied by Thomas Jones, called Beavan's Farm near Tythegston, was discovered to be on fire. The roof being of thatch all efforts to extinguish the flames proved unavailing, and the house, barns, and outbuildings were totally destroyed. The property, which is insured belonged to Mr. Nicholls, Merthyrmawr. The otigin of the fire is unknown.

THE ATTEMPTED MURDEIi AT YNYSHIR. RESUMED MAGISTERIAL PROCEEDINGS. On Wednesday Edwin Pagli we., brought up on remand on a charge of attempting to murder Dr. Edwards, Ynyshir, by shooting him with a revolver, on the 23rd May. The only witness called was Dr. Ivor Lewis, who said that Dr. Edwards was his assistant. He had attended him since he received the shot. The wound was a punctured one, and such as a bullet from a revolver was likely to cause. The bullet had not yet been extracted, as witness had not been able to trace it. Witness thought Dr. Edwards would be able to attend that day week, and the prisoner was remanded until next Wed- nesday.

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PONTYPRIDD DISTRICT NEWS. PONTYPRIDD. THE LORD MAYOR'S VISIT.—The Decorations Committee appointed to make arrangements for the above are desirous that all the local bodies and the various friendly societies in the district should form into a procession on that day, but inasmuch as the secretaries, Mr. W. Phillips, and Mr. E. W. Rees, Fronolen, are not in possession of the addresses of the various secretaries of friendly societies, it is requested that they should write to Messrs. Phillips and Rees if they can arrange for their respective societies to take part in the demonstration. UNITARIANISM.—Meetings will be held at Ponty- pridd to further the Unitarian cause, at the Town Hall on Sunday next, when the Rev. J. Shaw, of Aber- dare, will preach. TEA AND ENTERTAINMENT.—On Thursday even- ing last a tea meeting and entertainment was given at the Carmel Baptist Chapel in this town. The two meetings were well attended, and a good surplus was devoted to the building fund. The chair was occupied by Councillor Hopkin Smith Davies. EISTEDDFOD OF 1893.—On the occasion of the pro- clamation of the National Eisteddfod of Wales, on the 4th of July next, the several lodges of Oddfellows, to the number of about 700, as well as members of other friendly societies, will turn out to welcome the Lord Mayor, who will be accompanied by the two Sheriffs of the City of London. Clwydfardd and Hwfa Mon will also be present representing the Gwrsedd. Several adjudicators have intimated their intention of giving their services gratis, and among these is Mr. W. Thomas, Brynawel, who also offers a prize of £ 10 for the best collection of unpublished Tribanau Mor- ganwg," a prize of t2 for the best translation of the Welsh stanza to" The Spider," and another prize ot 18 for the best song descriptive of the manner in which Mabon's Day is spent in the district. The proprietors of the Western Mail have also offered a prize of X25 for the best translation of selections from Welsh poetry and prose. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—At the ordinary meet- ing of the Pontypridd Board of Guardians held on Wednesday, Mr. Evan John, J.P., in the chair, Mr. James Richards in the absence of Mr. Vivian proposed, in accordance to notice of motion, that the officers of the workhouse be allowed a sum of money in lieu of beer.—This was seconded by Mr. Cule.—Mr. Bryant moved, and Mr. Alfred Jones seconded, that the beer be stopped, but that no allowance be granted. This amendment was lost by a large majority.—The tender of Mr. Lot Talbot for t45 for furniture for the Work- house was accepted.—Miss Clang, of Woolwich, was appointed as night nurse.—It was also resolved that Miss Smith, the present superintendent of labour and laundress, be promoted to assistant matron, and the clerk was instructed to advertise for a new superin- tendent of labour. The Building Committee were requested to report at the next meeting on the question of erecting a new house for the master. THE BUILDERS' STRIKE.—At the Pontypridd Police-court on Wednesday Mr. J. T. Rhys, acting on behalf of the Master Builders' Association, applied for a withdrawal of the summonses against the men charged with intimidation, as, in his opinion, they had acted in ignorance of the law. Mr. Joseph Henry Jones and Mr. James Phillips, acting for the defen- dants, consented, and the cases were withdrawn. "CYMANFA GANU."—On Wednesday last the tenth annual Musical Festival in connection with the Welsh Calvinistic Methodists of Pontypridd was held at Penuel Chapel, the conductor being Mr. D. Prosser (Eos Cynlais). The chapel was crowded to excess during the whole of the three services. The hymn tunes were sung with all the fervour and hicyl so characteristic of Welsh Congregational singing. The choristers were drawn from Pontypridd, Treforest, Llantwit Vardre, Upper Boat, and Llanfabon, and the meetings were presided over by Mr. E. Williams, Upper Boat: R. A. Lewis, Lloyd's Bank, Pontypridd and the Rey, J. Pumpsant Jones, Treharris, whilst ,Mr. Jacob Richards accompanied. QUOITS.—On Whit-Monday, before a large crowd of spectators, a quoit match was played between the Ystrad and Pontypridd Clubs, resulting in an easy win for Pontypridd by 93 points. The following is the score :—Pontypridd, L. Williams (captain), 21; A. McGregor, 21; C. Davies, 19; G. Rankin, 21; B. Rankin, 21; J. Calder, 21 W. Davies, 21 J. C. Davies, 21; and A. McMorland, 21. Total 187. Ystrad, W. Saunders. 7 M. Jones, 4; J. Tate, 21; W. Pugh, 13; Daniel Davies. 14; C. Edmunds, 9; Thomas Jones,) 6; D. Richards, 8 W. Gwynn, 112. Total 94. PENTYRCH. THE ANNIVERSARY SERVICES at this place came off on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday last. On the first two days at Bethlehem, Gwaelody-garth, the preachers were the Revs. J. Foulkes, of Aber- avon E. Richards, of Tonypandy; R. E. Williams, of Cilfynydd Mr. Williams (C.M.), C. T. Thomas, of Groeswen D. Phillips, of Pontypool; J. Davies, Broullwyn and Mr. J. Milward. The preach- ing was very powerful, large audiences, and the collec- tions good. The Church is likely to see the last penny of debt paid off ere long. The meetings at Horeb (C.M.) Church commenced on Monday night, and con- tinued on Tuesday. The Revs. Professor Pryse and William Prytherch, of Gopa, preached three sermong each, and each with great power and effect. FERNDALE. PRESENTATION MEETING.—The tradespeople and workmen of Ferndale met last evening at the Rhondda Inn, to present Mr. D. Griffith, late under manager at No. 1 Pit, with a very handsome gold lever watch, and a beautiful illuminated address on his promotion from Ferndale to Bodringallt Colliery, Rhondda Valley. The meeting was presided over by Mr. Meredith, late manager of No. 1. Pit, now of Pencoed, and Mr. Rees, cashier, occupying the vice-chairman. The address was presented by Mr. E. T. Evans and Councillor Thomas on behalf of the tradespeople, and the gold watch by Mr. Thomas Rees, Mr. Wm. Rees and Mr. T. Powell on behalf of the workmen. After this a number of songs were sung by local singers, and a large number of poetical effusion by the rising bards of the locality followed. Then came quite an array of brilliant eulogistic speeches by Mr. James Griffiths, Griffiths, Mr. Rees, Mr. D. Davies, Mr. Wm. Davies, and Mr. Meredith (chairman). Never was heard such complimentary remarks as to the capabilities and geniality of any person as of Mr. D. Griffiths, who had risen by sheer merit and perseverance from the lowest position in a colliery to almost the highest. A num- ber of the eldest workmen in the locality spoke at this stage. After the usual vote of thanka, the meeting was drawn to a close by singing" Hen Wlad fy Nhadau." YSTRAD. Ma. ADAMS.—We regret to record that Mr. Evan Adams, manager, Bodringallt Colliery, continues very ill. THE LATE Miss PARRY.—The remains of the late Miss Mary Hannah Parry, the daughter of Mr. Evan Parry, sewerage inspector, was interred at Treorky Cemetery on Thursday last amidst manifesta- tions of deep sorrow. The Rev. T. H. Williams, curate, officiated on the occasion. TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT.—The friends of the temperance cause are alive to their duties here. All the Churches have joined in fostering this laudable movement. A Rechabite club has been formed, and no less than 51 joined at the first meeting. There is another temperance society established in this locality by the True Ivorites, and it is in a flourishing state. SUDDEN DEATH. — On Friday. morning, the 3rd inst., a siidden death happened at this place. It appears that Mr. Jonah Phiilips, Tyntylawad, retired to rest as usual on Thursday evening, but about 3 a.m. the following morning he was found dead in his bed. Mr. Phillips had not been well for some time, but his sudden death came quite unexpectedly. The cause of death was suffocation, caused by chest affection. Mr. Phillips was a tradesman, and died in his 28th year. He was a member of the Welsh Congre- gationalists. OBITUARY.—On Thursday week another prominent inhabitant of Ystrad passed away, by the decease of Mr. Silas Coleman, Tyntylawad, the cause of death being cancer. He was a son of Mr. James Coleman, a well-known local preacher of the Wesleyans. Mr. Silas Coleman leaves a widow and six children to mourn his comparatively youthful end. Great sym- pathy is felt for the bereaved family. TREORKY. NODDFA BAPTIST CHAPEL.—A few days since the annual special services were held at the Noddfa Baptist Chapel, and the Revs. E. T. Jones, Llwynypia T. Humphreys. Ferndale; and Dr. Williams, Hyde Park, America., preached to large congregations. Col- lections were made at .each service, and the sum realised was about £200. The pastor, the Rev. W. Morris (Rhosynog), and his Church are very active in promoting the good cause they have so much at heart. During the past year over £ 1,000 was raised for various causes, and the amount needed for building the edifice was £ 6,000, of which £ 1,500 still remains to be cleared off. THE LATE MR W. SAMUEL.—The death is an- nounced of Mr. William Samuel, High street, of this place, which happened on Thursday, June 2. Mr. Samuel was a deacon of Noddfa Chapel, and was con- sistent in all his movements. He was a treasurer to several branches of the Oddfellows and True Ivorites. He was a member also of the Burial Board. He was the father of Mr. John Samuel, who won the scholar- ship of about £ 100, offered by Sir W. T. Lewis, at the Cardiff University College some time ago. Mr. David Samuel—another son-passed successfully a few years back in the First Class as a colliery manager. A third son has been equally successful in gaining a scholarship at Llandovery College, his name being Mr. Thomas Samuel. The interment took place at Treorky Cemetery on Saturday last, and the funeral was Urgely attended by relatives and friends. WILLIAMSTOWN. ANNIVERSARY—The anniversary of St. Illtyd'g Church took place on Whit-Sunday. The first meeting commenced at 11 a.m., when the Rev. L. Hughes, M,A., Cymnier, officiated. The afternoon service opened at 2.30 p.m, with Litany and sermon by the Rev, D. J. Evans. Porth.; and the Rev. D. Jesse | Evr.na preached at the evening service. The meetings were well attended, and the offertories for the day were towards the School Building Fund, PENTRE. AXXIVERSARY. — On Whit-Monday the annual meetings were held under the auspices of Jerusalem Sunday School, Ton, Pentre, and Bethel Sunday School, Ystrad, Rhondda. The first meeting was held at Bethel Chapel, under the presidency of the Rev. T. Williams. The Rev. Lewis Jones catechised Bethel and Jerusalem schools in the Hyfforddwr," iv. to question 60. The ;Rev. P. Gelly catechised Ystrad Terrace and Nazareth schools in the Hyfforddwl" iv., from question 61 to end of the chapter. Question- ing the children in the history of "Joseph," by the Rev. T. Davies, Treorky. This was followed with presenting certificates to the successful candidates in the annual theological ex- amination held annually under the East Glamorgan Association. The programme was interspersed with tunes suitable for children and adults. The chair was occupied alternately by the Revs. W. Jones, T. Williams, and T. Morgan, Cwmpark. Much interest is evinced in these meeting annually, and they are held under the auspices of the Calvinistic Methodists. Mr. Owen Williams, post-office, Pentre, acted as secretary, and discharged his duties in a creditable manner. CONCERT.—On Thursday, the 2nd inst., a concert was held at the Drill-hall, Pentre, nnder the presidency of Mr. Williams, manager, Eastern Colliery. The following soloists took part in the programme :—Mrs. Bessie Dare, Abersychan Miss Edith Parry, Ystrad Mr. Tom Williams (Eosydd), Pentre; and Mr. William Phillips (Llew Glantaf), Merthyr and were assisted by the Ton Orpheus Glee Society. Alaw Cynon conducted. Mr. D. Lloyd, Tonypandy, acted as an accompanist. The proceeds are for assisting Mr. Treharne John, Pentre, who some months since, unfortunately, met with a serious accident in a neigh- bouring colliery. Mr. John, however, is recovering from the effects of the accident. YNYSYBWL. YNYSYBWL GLEE SOCIETY.—This society, which was formed a few weeks ago for the purpose of com- peting atthe Cadoxton Eisteddfod on Cwsg," held an entertainment at the Zion English Baptist Chapel on Saturday evening last. Mr. W. R. Harris, school- master, presided. Professor Orlando Davies, Mountain Ash, accompanied upon the piano, and Messrs. Edwin Lewisand David Roberts acted as secretaries, the con- ductor of the party being Mr. Howells (Eos Maldwyn). An exhaustive programme was gone through, which was as follows :—Pianoforte solo, The rising of the lark," Miss Ada Evans song, Bwthyn bach melyn fy nhad," Mr. Tom Evans song, Can y Milwr," Mr. Gwilym Roberts song, "The Holy City," Miss Ada Evans; duet, "Ddau Gytnro Gwladgarol," Messrs David Roberts and Tom Evans song, Llwybr yn Wyddfa," Mr. Philip John Evans; pianoforte solo, Master Gurnos Jones; song, "Quarry Horn," Mr. Tom Dixon; song, "Y Mor," Mr. David Smith; song, "Yr Eaeth Ddall," Mrs. Baten song, "Merch y Cadben," Mr. Edward Jones (Meirionwen); duet, Where rolls the Canveri," Messrs. Isaac Hopkins and T. Dixon chorus," Pull for the Northern Shore." Eos Maldwyn and party; song, Y fam a'i baban," Miss Catherine Williams," song, "The friar of Orders Grey." Mr. Isaac Hopkins; Chwifio'r cadach gwyn," Miss Ada Evans. A vote of thanks having been accorded the chairman, accompanist, and the brethren of the English Baptist Church for their kindness in allowing them to hold the entertainment at their chapel. The party under the baton of Mr. Howells (Eos Maldwyn) gave a rendering of the test piece "Cwsg o Cwsg," after which the entertainment closed. There was a good attendance, and it was felt that if the young men who constitute the Glee Society would work harmoniously together, and so train themselves in the performances of the different glees and choruses their presence at the Eisteddfodau of the future will be the signal of defeat to all other contesting parties. WHIT-MONDAY.—The only attraction here on Whit-Monday was the annual tea meeting held with the members of the Jerusalem Welsh (C.) Methodist Church, and, although a considerable number of the inhabitants accompanied the choir to the Cadoxton Eisteddfod, and went elsewhere for the day's enjoy- ment, over 400 partook of tea at the vestry of the Chapel. The tables were attended to by the following ladies :—Mrs. George Owen, Mrs. Abraw Williams, Mrs. Thomas Rees, Mrs. 1'homas Davies, and the Misses Williams, Cribbin Ddu Farm. Owing to the majority of singers and young members! being away there was no concert held in the evening. CLYDACH VALE. JUBILEE SERVICES.—On Sunday last the Welsh Baptist Church of Clydach Vale, which was only established about a twelvemonth ago, held its jubilee services, the event being celebrated by preaching ser- vices at which the Rev. J. R. Jones, Pontypridd; Davies, Llangloffan; and A. Williams, Ystrad, officia- ted. The church is in a most flourishing condition, and has from the first bsen under the pastoral care of the Rev. J. R. Jones. The amount of its debt was £952. TYNEWYDD. POLICE ASSAULT. — At Bridgend on Tuesday, before Mr. C. Price Davies, Evan James, collier, Tynewydd, was charged with assaulting the police.— Police-constable Williams said that on Monday night, about 11 o'clock, he saw defendant in High-street, Tynewydd. Defendant was drunk, and wanted to fight with Henry Wilkins. Witness took Wilkins away, when defendant followed and wanted to fight witness. Defendant struck witness in the face several times. He grappled with defendant, and they both fell to the ground. With the assistance of Police-sergeant Roberts defendant was locked up.—Remanded to Saturday, bail allowed—defendant in £10 and his father in £10.

RUFFIANLY ATTACK ON PONTYPRIDD POLICEMEN. THE INFURIATED MOB CHARGED WITH TRUNCHEONS. MAGISTERIAL PROCEEDINGS. At the Pontypridd Police Court on Wednesday, before the Stipendiary (Mr. J. Ignatius Williams), Mr. T. P. Jenkins, Mr. Edward Edwards, and Dr. Jones, a disreputable lot of men and a woman, named Matthew Jones, George Holmes, Hugh Roberts, James Smith, James West. William Williams (a), William Wflliams (b), Patrick 1 Crowning, and Annie Price were brought up in custody, charged with assaulting the police. Mr. W. C. Matthews defended. ( Police-constable David Davies stated that whilst on duty at the Pontypridd Station on Monday afternoon he received information that several men were fighting near the Taff Vale Hotel, and he fortwith proceeded to the" scene of action." Someone raised a cry of I. Police," and he saw a man covered with blood 5 running away. The defendant Matthew Jones had his coat off, and was challenging others to fight. Defendant, in spite of the witness's, attempts to quiet him persisted in keeping upa row, t and the officer asked him to come to the public- « house. He refused and threatened to strike him. < Police-constable Jarman then came up, and the < defendant struck them both down, cutting Davies's lip and bruising Jarman's face. Witness then 6 attempted to take him away, but Jones kicked and pushed him down the road. He became very ] violent, and a long struggle took place between j the officers and the crowd, who tried to rescue Jones, and the officers had to draw their staffs in self-defence. Matthew Jones was first struck, but again struggled violently, and Jarman tried to handcuff him but failed. Crowning then rushed 1 forward and struck witness several blows on the back of the head. He caught hold of the officer's ¡ coat and tore it to pieces. Under j the railway bridge the crowd became more violent. Smith kicked witness and struck j him several times, whilst Holmes cried out, Give me a knife and I'll rip the b policeman's guts." Police-constable Jarman took out his staff, and struck several of the crowd who were hustling the police forward, who, however, still held to 1 Jones and West; thetwo Williams and Hugh Roberts 1 also beat him (witness) cruelly, and he was hustled against an iron railing, but Jarman, busy 1 with his staff, knocked dosvn several more. The ( witness's skin was cut about the legs, and his head was injured so badly that he had not slept since. ] His face was also covered with blood. Matthew ( Jones again became violent, and had to be quieted with the staff. At this juncture the woman, Annie Price, came forward and incited the crowd, crying, "Give it the b Bobbies." Just then a post-office mail cart passed by, and Jones was hoisted into it and carried to the police-station. A large crowd followed to the station, whers several more of the prisoners were arrested. Others were arrested during the day. This was the roughest crowd he had ever met. Corroborative evidence was given by Police- constable Jarman, the Rev. J. Vyruwy Morgan, and Mr. J. Bicknell. William Lewis, for the defence, said the police- man first caught hold of Jones, and tried to take him to the public-house. Jones was not fighting, and gave his name when requested to do so. He did not strike the policemen, only pushed them.— Thomas Jones gave similar evidence.—The Bench disbelieved the evidence for the defence, and sentenced Jones. Holmes, Crowning, and Roberts to two months' imprisonment with hard labour. The two Williamses and Smith were each fined £2 or. in default, imprisoned for a month, and the woman Price was fined 10s., or a week's imprison- ment.

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I BRIDGEND DISTRICT NEWS. BRIDGEND. THE VOLUNTEERS (BSIDGEXD) V. MAHGAM.- On the Bridgend ranges at Merthyrmawr on Monday, at Bri!gj:il Second Shooting Team met Margam Second. The weather was very favourable for shoot- ing, and the ranges chosen for the match were 200 and 500 yards. Corporal Pennell acted as captain of Bridgend, whilst Private John Thomas captained the visitors. Scores ;—Bridgend Corporal Pennell, 59 Private Lewis, 60; Private D. Thomas, 45 Private A. Mark, 28; Private W. J. Rees, 56; Corporal Abbott, 52; Private William Thomas, 29; Private Richard Davies, 44; Private Jenkin Davies, 50; Corporal Fynn, 44 total, 487. Margam Private W. Hipkis, 50; Private'Morgan, 36 Private J. M. David, 50; Private E. Wilde, 46 Private E. Thomas, 33; Private W. R. Lewis, 43; Private W. Jenkins, 38; Private LI. Evans, 42 Private Wm. Williams, 51 Private J. Thomas, 42 total, 431. TOWN'S MEETING.—A meeting of townspeople was held in the Town Hall, on Friday evening last, at which it was considered what steps should be taken to celebrate the visit of the Lord Mayor of London. A suggestion that a committee be formed to see to the decoration of the town was rejected in favour of a motion requesting the members of the Local Board to act with the Reception Committee of the Eisteddfod. A vote of thanks to the chairman (Mr. LI. Wellington) concluded the meeting. 0 PRESENTATION.—A presentation of a hood ana gown to Mr. D. Thomas, F. A L. of the Sol-fa College, took place in the schoolroom of Hermon Chapel on Saturday evening. Appropriate speeches were de- livered, and special allusion was made to the improve- ment in congregational singing, which was attributed largely to the work done by Mr. Thomas. The pro- ceedings were interspersed with musical selections, which were capitally rendered, and Mr. Thomas having acknowledged the gift in suitable terms, the gathering separated. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The ordinary weekly meeting of the Board of Guardians of the Bridgend and Cowbridge Union was held on Saturday at the Workhouse. In the absence of the chairman, the chair was occupied by Mr. Edmund Lewis (vice-chairman). The Board adopted a resolution of condolence with the chairman of the Board (Rev. F. W. Edmondes) upon the death of his father, Canon Edmondes, of Cow- bridge.—A coaimunication was reported from the Local Government Board authorising the expenditure upon the proposed alterations at the workhouse. SHOOTING.—BRIDGEND V. TAIBACH.—At the Port Talbot ranges on Saturday afternoon representa- tives of the Bridgend Volunteers met Taibach, but were defeated by 84 points. The distances were 600, 500, and 200 yards—seven shots being allowed at each. In spite of the unfavourable climatic conditions for good shooting, great interest was displayed in the match, as Taibach had previously vanquished all comers, with the exception of Bridgend. The follow- ing were the scores :—Brsdgend Private T. Hopkin, 89; Sergeant T. Williams, 84 Sergeant T. Williams, 84 Sergeant J. Lane, 79 Private D. L. Jones, 77 Sergeant H. Jones, 76 Sergeant W. Giles, 75 Private J. W. Davies, 69; Private T. D. Schofield, 69 Private G. Pennell, 69 Private W. Davies, G9 total, 756. Taibach Lieutenant E. Davies, 99: Sergeant T. Evans, 89; Corporal G. Chillcott, 88 Sergeant S. Hughes, 84; Corporal J. Tapp, 84; Sergeant E. Millington, 83 Corporal T. James, 83 Sergeant W. Evans, 81; Sergeant D. E. Williams, 78 Sergeant T. P. Jones, 71; total, 840. THE LIBERAL CLUB.—There was a good attend- ance at the meeting in the new Liberal Club, North- street, on Tuesday evening, when the rules to be adopted were discussed. All those present gave in their names as members, and the reading of a letter from Mr. A. J. Williams, M.P., by Mr. Councillor T. J. Hughes, in which Mr. Williams wished the club every success, and promised to become a life member, evoked much enthusiasm. The following officers were elected :—President: Mr. Councillor T. J. Hughes; vice-presidents: Messrs. D. H. Lloyd, W. Powell, Y. Davies, Edgar Davies, and Evan Williams treasurer Mr. Leonard Morgan; secretary: Mr. Herbert Cole. It was understood that there should be another meet- ing in a few days. SCHOOL BOARD MEETIXG. At the ordinary meeting of the Bridgend School Board, on Tuesday morning, Mr. Thomas Stockwood presided, the other members present being Messrs. John Evans and W. Buckley.—The Clerk (Mr. W. Cooke)reported that the Overseers of Newcastle Lower had paid £20 on account of the precept, and the overseers of Coity Lower £70. The balance in hand was stated to be £130 13s. 5d.— It was reported that the cookery classes would com- mence on Monday next, and that Miss Stopford (who holds a South Kensington diploma) would nave charge.—The School Attendance Officer informed the Board that the attendance on the whole was rather better than it had been. UNITED SERVICES.—On Whit-Monday services were held in the morning at Hope Chapel, in the after- noon at Hermon Chapel, and in the evening at the Congregational Chapel, in which the Rev. D. C. Edwards, M.A., Calvinistic Methodist minister, Merthyr; Rev. A. Markham, Wesleyan minister, Newport; Rev. W. Evans, Baptist minister, Llan- gynidr, Brecon; and the Rev. D. Glanant Davies, Congregational minister, Neath, took part. At ea.ch service an English and a Welsh sermon was delivered, and the congregations were very much pleased with the services. ALLEGED THEFT OF BREAD.—At Bridgend on ) Tuesday—before Mr. C. Price Davies—Thomas Rees. labourer, Newcastle Hill, Bridgend, was charged with stealing bread.—Wm. Pennach, 11 years of age, said he worked for Mr. Gilbert, confectioner, Bridgend. He went with Mr. Gilbert in the bread cart to Laleston on March 9th last. Mr. Gilbert went to the New Inn with some bread, leaving witness in charge of the cart. Witness was in the cart when defendant jnmped into it. Witness was afraid of him, and screamed out when defendant put his hand upon his mouth, and told him that he must not scream. Defendant drove to Bryntirion, and then got out of the cart. When he went out of the cart witness thought he had some- thing under his arms, and he believed they were loaves, but he did not see them. Mr. Gilbert subse- quently missed two loaves.—The case was dismissed. PORTHCAWL. NEW CHURCH.—A maeting of the committee was held on Friday at the Porthcawl Schoolroom, when there were present the Rev. W. Jones, rector (chair- man), the Rev. C. R. Knight, Mrs. and the Rev. It W. Gordon, Captain T. W. Hall, and Mr. Francis Rogers. Messrs. Evan David and J. Grarsed were unavoidably absent through illness. A. mutual agreement was entered into by the rector and the Rev. R. W. Gordon to erect a temporary iron shurch on a portion of the site given by Lord Wim- borne, subject to the hitter's approval and pending the erection of a stone church. The work will be carried I mt as quickly as possible. PENLLINE. DR. WILLIAM SALMON.—Morion paid a visit to Dr. William Salmon, Penllyn Court, near Cowbridge. rhe venerable gentleman is 103 years of age. He was seated outside in a chair on wheels, placed under the verandah in front of his residence. His face bore a most benevolent expression, and in reply to questions tie said he was in perfect health—" had no ache any- where." But he could not see objects distinctly, and ;he green fields before him appeared like one verdant ;ea, and the sunshine was like a white sheets. There ¡he partiarch sits daily under his verandah, wearing a ?a,p on his head, and a whistle, suspended from a string, is hanging on his breast. He expressed his iorrow for the death of Canon Edmondes, and said he was one of his oldest friends. What is truly remark- able about Dr. Salmon is that his intellect is as clear I is that of a man oj half his age. His laugh is still learty and full of body. SOUTHERNDOWN. j, WHIT-M0ND>Y.—An unprecedented number of visitors visited this favourite summer resort on MOll- lay. Early in the day vehicles, well-loaded, began to trrive about mid-day there was, for several hours, an ncessant stream of arrivals. The weather was delight- Eul, and a good many visitors who brought their own provisions encamped on the seaside for luncheon, and seemed to enjoy their outing thoroughly. LLANTWrf-MAJOR. THE HOLIDAYS. — On Whit-Monday the annual ;ea meetings and processions of the various Schools ivas held, the scholars and friends being well provided For at the several schoolrooms. After tea the schools formed in procession, and marched through the town ;v the seaside, where various games were organised for the benefit of the children. Both young and old appeared to appreciate the efforts put forth to amuse them, and only the shades of evening were able to disperse a large crowd that seemed to have thoroughly snjoyed themselves. ¡ VISITORS.—The fine weather of the last few days has brought a large influx of visitors to the town, many of them remaining with us for sometime, but a jreat number took advantage of the holidays to pay a flying visit to the old town, and our innkeepers had a busy time during the week providing for the inner man. A CONCERT was given at the Town-hall on Tuesday, the 7th inst., by the Llantwit-Major Hale Voice Party, under the leadership of Mr. Ebenezer John. The hall was fairly well filled. Mr. Digby Nicholl occupied the chair, and a good programme was sapitally ren :crec1. The songs of Miss C. A. Hopkins were well received, and the audience would not he denied an encore. Mr. J. Edwards (Rhondda Valley) gave a couple of songs in splendid style, and we hope that it is not the last time we shall have the pleasure of hearing him at Llantwit-Major. Miss Williams ably presided at the pianoforte. We append the pro- gramme Pianoforte solo, Miss Nellie Williams. Cert.; choius, "The soldier's chorus," Male Voice Party; song, "The traveller and his dog," Mr. J. Edwards: song, i: Beside nic," Mr. E. John chorus, Cwsg, 0 Cwsg," Male Voice Party song, "Tell him I love him," Miss C. A. Hopkins; duet. "The martial spirit," Messrs. T. Leyshon and C. Hopkins; song, The Goodwin Sands," Mr. T. John: chorus, "The little church," Male Voice Party; piano- forte duet (selected), Miss Nellie Williams, Cert., and Mr. E. John song, Killarney," Mr. Rees Morgan Chorus, The young musicians," Male Voice Party; quartette, "Sweet and low," Miss C. A. Hopkins and party; song, Merch y cadben." Mr. J. Edwards song, "The fisher- boy's home," Miss C. A. Hopkin; song, Good company," Mr. T. John; song," That's how you get served when you are old," Mr. Rees Morgan chorus, Rule Brittania," Male Voice Party.

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