The South Wales Star

BAITIIY AXD CADOXTON LOCAL BOARD. MEETING OF THE HEALTH COMMITTEE. The Health Committee of the Barry and Cadox- ton Loc.il Buiit-il me at the Board Offices, Cadoxton, B ,ITY, on Friday evening last. There were present Dr. P. J. O'Donnell (chairman), Dr. E. Treharne and Messrs. W. Thomas (Sully), J. Barstow (Cadoitoo), W. Thomas (Barry). Dr. Neale ( 11 dical officer), J. C. Pardoe (surveyor), A. E. L -yshon (inspector of nuisances), and G. F. VHIet-t (clerk's deputy). M EDICAL S Dr. NEALE reported during- the month of February there had been GO birtlls in The district—• 3J males and 30 females-be in: a birth rate of 33-4. During1 the same mouth there were 22 deaths b-ln-r a death rare of 19-8. The number of deaths from the seven chief zymotic diseases was 3. a rate of 2*6 1 death was due to scarlet fever, 2 to diarrhoea, and 3 deaths were attributed ace'dij, The following- infectious diseases were notified during the month:—Scarlet fever, 8; enteric fever, 1 erysipelas, 1 total, 10 being1 the lowest number notified since the adoption of the Act. eight-sen. months ago. A LONG-ST A N DING EVIL. Dr. NEALE called the attention of the committee to the fact that the old cesspool at Gueret-street, Barry Does, was still emitting- most obnoxious gases, and was injurious to health. The SURVEYOR, in reply to a member, said the connections had not yet been made, although the Board had had everything ready for the syndicate to do so for three months. He understood, how- ever, that tenders were being sent to three con- tractors on Monday, and in all probability the con- tract would be put in hand during the same week. The CHAI L-MAX: We hvl • better write to the syndicate, calling their attention to the fact that the medical qfiicer of health has again drawn the attention of the committee to the matter, and ask- to C,,3p ing ihe.n to connect as soon as possible.—If was decided to act on the chairman's suggestion, TEH WATER 3 £ 7PPLY. The MEDICAL OFFICER reported that the water at the Barry and Cadoxton Gas and Water Com- pany's reservoir had been analysed. The analysis showed that the water contained no lead or iron, but that it contained rather an excessive proportion of solid matter in solution, such as carbonates, Lme and magnesia, which rendered it somewhat h <„rd, and not suited for washing, fcc. Organically considered, it was in very fair condition, and was otherwise tree from evidences of animal or sewage poliiitlon. It was favourable for dietetic use. At the next meeting the committee would receive na-lyses of the water taken dircstly from the well, the w;tter courses surrounding the well, the Pen- cojdtre spring, and from the mixed in the reservoir. A discussion initiated by Mr. W. THOMAS (Barry) then ensued as to the distance of a certain closet away from the reservoir, and its probable effect <1ncmthe water fn the reservoir. Eventually it was decided on the motion of Mr. BARSTOW, seconded by Dr. TEEHAliXE, that the survevor should visit the place, and report thereon. HO-RE TO HOUSE INSPECTION. The INSPECTOR op NUISANCES reported that during the month, the house to house visitation of the district had been proceeded with as follows :— Nuisances Bri vifield Ootts.ges 12 0 Arthur-street 3 1 Hi ■.vrsi'ie-roa.] 3. 0 .JV.in-stv?et 3 0 Mount Pleasau->ijri-aoe 3 0 Robert-street 32 5 Pike-street 31 6 Merthyr-street 33 1 Hir wain-street 8 i S*u*ioii-street 77 14 283 Z6 The number o? houses inspected during the month was 43 notices issued, 43 complied with, 31. All the notices being complied with, with the ex- ception of those the times for which had not ex- pired up to the date of the meeting. The CH VIUMAX That is very satisfactory. II AT IT A BE OR UNHABITABLE The INSPECTOR OF NUISANCES called the com- mittee's attention to the huts at the end of Commercial-road, Cadoxton. stating that there was no water or closet accommodation in them. The CHAIRMAN Can't they be condemned Mn BARSTOW Surely, they are unfit for habi- tion.' Dr. NEALE said he did not think they were fit, and that they ought to be done it way with. Mr. W. Thomas (Barry) agreed that they were in a ver;, bad state. D". TIIEHARME Ii; would be no hardship upon anybody to condemn these. There are now plenty of houses. It was* stated that if the owner was served with a notice to supply water and closet accommoda- tion at the huts, they would probably be done away with. The MEDICAL OEFTCEE said perhaps they would be habitable if those improvements were made. Ic was decided to request the owner to do such work or remove the huts. SCAVENGING. It wus reported that during the past month the scavenging at Barry Dock and Cad oxton had been done re2.-ul«rly and without complaints. At Barry it was not so well, done, several complaints having also been received. and the inspector having wit- nessed several irregularities himself. The ashes had not been collected regularly, so the inspector had had to employ men to get the work done, and deduct the cost from the bill. The CLEUK was instructed to call the attention of the contractor to the fact that there were numerous complaints about the way in which the contract was being carried out. SUNDRY INSPECTION WORK. The INSPECTOR OF NUISANCES reported that during the month four applications were made under the Cowsheds and Dairies' Order for regis- tration. The premises had been inspected, and found clean and correct. The cowsheds and milk- shops in the district had been inspected and found clew. Four samples of milk had been taken in the district and analysed. Two were pronounced adulterated, and prosecutions were instituted oguin-t the sellers, with the result that one was fined £ 2 and costs, and the other £1 and casts. Several bakehouses in the district were examined in the course of thennonth one structural de- fect was found and a notice was served. Under the Infectious Diseases Act of 1339, 74 extra visits were paid during the month to infected houses: there were now nine infected houses in the dis- trict. and the same number were disinfected during the month. The number of vessels at Barry Dock visited was 25 three notices had to be served, the remaining vessels were found clean and in good condition. J;R. MILWAUT> TOUCHES THE CHORD AGAIN. A letter was received from Mr. J. Milwa.rd. Barry Dock', reiterating his charg-ea against tho two inspectors of garrlening for half-an-hour in Dr. Neale's garden, when in uniform. He threr.ened to bring the matter before the Local Government Board. The CHAIRMAN This is a matter which has been dealt with by the Board. I don't know ■whether we might enter into it again. Dr. THEHARNJS said the committee could not. The Board had already expressed their opinion on the matter. The CHAIRMAN Has any other gentleman a^y+hiuT to say about this letter ? I might men- tion that it is addressed to the Board, but probably it has been read here, bitwise the Health Com- mittee has more particularly the inspector* under their control. However, as the letter is addressed to the Board, we had better refer it to them. Mr. W. THOMAS (Barry) agreed, as did the other members. INFECTIOUS DISEASES HOSPITAL. A letter wr>« read from the Local Government Board acknowledging receipt of the Local Board's letter in reference to the proposed infectious diseases hospital, and transmitting a copy of memoranda and plans, which the department generally submit to local authorities for such buildings. The plans were for buildings with six bed* ind +PTI beds. The MEDICAL OFFICER sfcid he thought they should have a building with ten beds. It would not be too many. TV1 SURVEYOR I? we have a. building- with ten beds we must have a different piece of land to what we have now. After further discussion it was decided to go in for a building with ten beds, the sarveyor promis- ing to see what land woiikl be requred under the circumstances. The surveyor was deputed to see Mr. Forrest with the view of securing an exchange of ground. MISCELLANEOUS. The MEDICAL OFFICER presented his annual report. It was decided to have it printed and cir- culated amongst the members. On the application of the inspector of nuisances it was decided to have certain regulations relating to bakehouses printed and circulated for the guidance of bakers in the district. MEETING OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. A meeting of thc, IV-iaitce Committee was held at Cudoxton on Monday, when there were present —'General Lee (chairman), Messrs. Meggitt, J. J. Williams. Benjamin Lewis, Dr. Treharne. J. A. Hughes t(clerk). J. C. Pardoe (surveyor), and C. Howe (collector).—-A letter was read from Mrs. Anwyl. asking for time to pay the money due from her for private improvements. The amount due was stated to be over C40, and Mrs. Anwvl offered to pay £ 8 at once. another £ 3 during the summer, and the rest in instalments of 12s. a week.—After some discussion, Airs. Anwyl s offer was accepted. —Mr. M. Williams also appeared to ask for time. The amount due from him was £ 16, and his offer to pay £ 2 a month was accepted.-A similar oixer from Sir. William Jones, who owed £17 12s. 7jd., was also accepted.—It was reported that Mr. D. Rees had paid t20 on account. His offer to pay the remaining :;t 15 in two months was accepted.- Mr. Michael Taylor was ordered to pay the £ 10 due from him in monthly instalments of 10s., the re- mainder to be paid in September next. The CLERK advised the committee in future to take proceedings in a civil court, and not in a police court. The order would then be charged on the property, whereas a police court order could only be enforced by imprisonment.—-The Clerk s suggestion was unanimously adopted. The following bills were passed SALARIES.—Peter Da vies. £ 1 5s.: Henry Leyshon, £1 W. R. Phillips, £ 50 J. A. Hughes, C50 Mrs. Jones (caretaker), L2 6d.: Dr. Neale, £ 18 15s. J. C. Pardoe, £ 75 It. Pardoe. £ 19 10s. C. Howe, X 31, 5s. S. Green. 15s. 9d. ESTABLISHMENT CHARGES.—Morgan Bros., £ 1 lis. 3d.: D. Paulett, £ 2 17s.: Thomas and Co., 4s. lid. Mavne. Hooper and Co., A:2 12s.; E. F. Blackmore, £ 4 4s. J. A. Reynolds and Company. £A 18s. Gd. Smith Wnlr* Star (various), £ 25 lis. 31.: Miss Bray. 15s.: A. M. Moarc, 4s. Gd. Lewis Evans, lis. "3d.: Local Board Association. ;0 Is.; F. C. Milner. 6s. 3d. E. Ray, L4 16s.; Waterlow Bros, and Lay ton, 13s. ■ liumj pitch Net".s-„ £ 23 9s. Lewis Evans, Le4 16s. 3d. C. Howe (rent of offices), J.13 5s. ELECTION EXPENSES.—Bill-posting. £ 2 10s. 6.1.: Cadoxton Restaurant Company. £ 1 Is. SCAVENGING'.—P. Paulett. £ 2 12s. D. Jones, £ 3 4s. T. Rucklev. £ 25 F. Griffiths, £ 14 2s. Gd.: C. Eyles, £ 15 J. W. Thomas, 18s. 3d. WATERING ROADS.—-D. Jones, (2: Ruckley, £ 1 2s. 3d.; Paulett, 4s. REPAIRING OF EOADS. kc.—J. JOh:1. £1 12s.; Barrv Railway Company, ,(2 10s. Paulett. £ 11 17s. Lid.: D. Jones, £ 13 15s. Gd. B. Hoddinott, £ 8 14s. Gd.: Barry Dock Land Company, £ 15; D. Paulett. £ 17 6s. Gd. T. Ruckley, 45 13s. 8d. FOOTWAYS.—T. Ruckley. £ 11 3s. LIGHTING.—Barry Gas and Water Company, £ 420 0s. 3d.: F. W. Taylor, £ 2 12s. C. E. Guernsey, £ 31 3s. Sd. DRAINAGE.—Lem. Roberts and Company, ;1.;4 Is. 3d. SEWERAG E.—Charters, £ 15 15s. 3d. PRIVATE IMPROVEMENTS.—Lewis Evans, Cl 9s.; Soutlt Wn-lr.1 Star, 15s.: T. Paulett. £5 C. Howe (commission on £ 1.702), £ 17 Os. 4d.: A. Elliot, X, 7 3 4 16s. lid. G. Rutter, 0 E. J. Incc, £190: Jenkin Brock, £10:1. WAT EE RATE.—Barry and Cadoxton Gas and Water Company, 14s. DISINFECTING.—T. Ruckley, 7s. 6d. Barry Railway Company, 4s. lid. SLAUGHTER HOUSE.—snuf-h 1râl'8 Star, 15s. REPAYMENT or LOAN.—London Life Associa- tion» £ 144 2s. 3d. ditto, 1: :;42 Os. 2d. LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD ENQUIRE, .r.:2 5s. 8d.: J. H. Da vies, £ 1. The following sums were also voted —J. C., Pardee (wages for four weeks). £ 250: J. A. Hughes (petty cash), 4615: C. Howe (petty cash). £ 3 inspector of nuisances (wages and petty cash). £ 20. It transpired that out of a sum of £ 11,335 lis. 10d. due to the Board for private improvements done, the collector had during the last six months collected £ 2.330 18s. Gd.. leaving a balance of £3.534- 13s, 4d. uncollected. It was also stated that the balance now due to the treasurer was 4 ç". 7.}d. MEETIXG OF THE prBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. A LABOUIt QUESTION TO THE FRONT. LIVELY SCENES. The Public Works Committee of the Barry and Cadoxton Local Board held a meeting at the Board Offices, Yere-street, Cadoxton, on Tuesday night. Alderman J. C. Meggitt presided, and there were also present Messrs. P. J. O'Donnell, J. Robinson, J. Barstow, W. Thomas (Barry), J. C. Pardoe .(surveyor), and J. A. Hughes (clerk). MISCELL ANEO US. A letter was read from Mr. Richard Evans, the general manager of the Barry Railway Company, consenting to the construction of a footpath near Harbour-road, Barry, subject to the Board paying a nominal rent of Is. per annum.—This was agreed to. The SURVEYOR reported that the sewers at the bottom of Morel-street, Barry Dock, were now being connected at the cost of the Barry Dock Land Company. The CHAIRMAN That is a good thing. There is a sewer also at the bottom of Castleland-street, or Graving Dock-street, which, though it is con- nected, causes a great nuisance.—The Surveyor promised to see into the matter. It was reported that plans, sections and esti- mates had been sent to the Local Government Board in connection with the following works Old highway widening at Barry, private improve- ments of eight Cadoxton streets, churches and chapels' private improvements, additional loan for Holton and Court-roads.—The Surveyor stated that application might be made to borrow money for the private improvement works at Glamorgan-street, Castleland-street, Belle-street, and Vale-street. The SURVEYOR reported that notices had been served on the owners for the carrying out of private improvement works at Kingsland-crescent, Fryart-screet, Sydenham-street, and Commercial- road. It was decided to apply to borrow the money for the immediate carrying out of the work. A letter was read from Mr. Jenkin Brock, in re- ference to the question of maintenance of various streets, the private improvement works of which are being carried out by him. It was decided to take over the streets when the granolithic paving has been laid down. The CLERK reported that the Dynas Powis Highway Board had practically agreed to the Local Board offices in regard to the repairing of Pencoedtre-road. The SURVEYOR, in reply to Mr. Robinson, said the worst trouble with the new sewers was in those sections where there was no flushing system attached to the w ater closets. Plans were passed as fl-lilovvz; :-Shop,. workshop and stable, at IIolton-roacl, for Messrs. Morgan Bros. (drain to be placed in cellar) Calvinistic Methodist Schoolroom at Newland-street, Barry Dock house and stable in Xewland-street, Barry Dock. for Mr. E. Phillips house and stable at Holton-road, for Mr. J. Jones five houses at Porthkerry-road, Barry, for Mr. Charles Reed 11 housas at Clifton-street, for Messrs. Evans and Phillips. Mr. W. THOMAS Talk about building being at an end it doesn't look like it. A letter was read from the Board of Trade in reference to the Barry outfall sewer. They stated that Mr. C. R. Walker had laid the plans before them, and that they now had the matter under consideration. Mr. BARSTOW said it lookel as if the work would not ba commenced this summer. Mr. ROBINSON made a report under the Rev. Griffith Williams' claim for a piece of land which the Board had used for the Holton-road improve- ment. Mr. Williams' offer was considered too high, and Messrs. G. Thomas and W. Thomas were deputed to confer with him on the matter. BARRY TRADES COUNCIL AND UNFAIR 1;)1- PLOYERS.—ANIMATED DISCUSSION. A letter was read from the secretary of the Barry and District Trades Council asking if the work for the painting- of the Board's office had been advertised for in the usual way, and if the tender had been let in reply to such advertisement also, whether the Board were aware that the name of the ririal carrying out the work did not appear in the list; of fair houses in the pointing- trade of this district. The CLERK, in reply to members, said The Board will remember that they passed a resolution instructing me to get the passages and doors of teheir offices papered and painted, and I was autho- rised to expend £ 4 or £ 5 on the work. I made enquiries, and found I could get the work done for £ 7 10s. or t7 15s.—I forget which. The Board approved of the expenditure of this amount, and as Messrs. Morgan Bros. were already papering my own offices, the work was given them to do. Mr. BARSTOW We are not obliged to advertise for work under the value of £ 10, are we ? The CLERK We are not compelled to advertise under £, 50. Mr. BARSTOW Quite so. I move that the letter should lie on the table. The CHAIRMAN Will anyone second Mr. Bar- stow's resolution. Mr. ROBINSON We should give them a civil reply. It is such a small job that it would not pay to advertise for tenders. The CHAIRMAN We have passed a series of resolutions dealing with similar matters, have we not The CLERK No. sir, only resolutions dealing with contracts. This is not a contract. I did not think it was necessary. The CHAIRMAN Have we not passed a resolu- tion that we should not give contracts to those who do not pay therecogniscd rate of wages Dr. O'DONXELL (who had just arrived) said such a resolution was passed, with others, in September or October last. The CLERK produced the resolutions in question, The first of them'stipulated that all contracts should be let to firms who recognised the union rate of wages in the district. Mr. ROBINSON Wasn't there one resolution omitted at the time. Dr. O'DONNKLL I remember that there was one resolution which only Mr. Meggitt and myself voted for. The CHAIRMAN said there was some allegation that Messrs. Morgan Brothers did not come under such resolutions. He moved that the clerk be in- structed to find out whether the firm paid the union rate of wages. The CLERK :—How am I to find out Mr. RORINSON: Quite so. Who is to be the judge The CLERK When I received this letter, I did not permit the work to go on. so perhaps we had 13e, be'ter advertise. Mr. BAKSTOW Just consider what the cost will be. Mr. W. THOMAS I think. Mr. Chairman, that fault is not found with the rate of wages, but with the time of working. Mr. ROBINSON I thought that that difficulty was all o ver. Mr. W. THOMAS It has never been settled yet. Mr. RORIXPOX I thought it was only as regards a few months in the winter. Mr. W. THOMAS It remains in just the same place. There is no dispute about the wages, but the time. The CLERK If the Board decide to advertise, it will remove all the difficulty. Mr. ROBINSON \Te cannot advertise for such a twopenny-halfpenny job as this. The CHAIRMAN agreed that it was a small matter for advertising, but thought that the difficulty might be got over by finding out whether the firm in question recognised the trade rules. Mr. BARSTOW Then I should advise you. Mr. Chairman, to retire, and let them come and rule here at once. ft is preposterous that they should be allowed to interfere in a matter of £ 2 or £ 3. The CHAIRMAN But we have passed resolutions. and we should abide by them. Is it not possible to find out whether they recognise the trade rules ? The CLERK It's impossible for me to find out. The CHAIRMAN Is it possible for anyone to find out Mr. ROBINSON There are bound to be opposing statements, and who is to decide. The CHAIRMAN I still move that the clerk should find this out. The CLERK I think it should be the surveyor's work. (Laughter.) He knows more about it than I do. (Laughter.) Dr. (f"DO:XEJ,r, The Trades Council assert that Messrs. Morgan Bros. Mr. ROBINSON They don't mention any nahies. The CLERK But they refer to Messrs. Morgan Bros. Because they were papering my roouas down below. I thought it would be well to let them do this work. The CHAIRMAN I think we shculd abide by the resolutions we have passed. If we pass resolutions we should carry them out. otherwise it is no use passing them. Mr. ROBINSON What would it cost to advertise for tenders. Mr. W. THOMAS In both papers about 30s. altogether. The CHAIRMAN said he was not talking about advertising. If the firm observed the union rules, then let them have the contract. If they did not, then he should refuse to let them have the con- tract so far as he was concerned. Mr. ROBINSON But how are you going to de- cide Dr. O'DONXELL suggested that the contents of the letter should be communicated to Messrs. Morgans Bros. The CHAIRMAN Let the clerk find out in any wav he thinks nt. v The CLEHK I should like to have definite in- structions. Dr. O'DoxxELL Well. I'll second the resolution. I suppose the clerk will find out from Messrs. Morgan Brothers. A SCENE THOSE WHO LIVE IN GLASS HOUSES." &C. The CHAIRMAN was putting the resolution to the meeting, when Mr. ROBINSON remarked This is only a move to-night. Electioneering again. It is only brought up purposely. I saw Copp having an interview with the chairman Before the meeting. I suppose it was all arranged. (" Order.") The CHAIRMAN I may point out to you that —— Mr. ROBINSON atttempted to speak. The CHIARMAX: Half a moment, please. Ishould like to point out that. the date of this letter is the 17th of March. Mr. ROBINSON: But- The CHAIRMAN May I ask you to allow me to explain, and not to interrupt. Mr. Robinson. The first intimation I had of this matter was when I saw it on the agenda when I came into the room. The first time 1 saw the letter was when it was read by the clerk just now. I knew no more about it than you did. With regard to your re- mark about it being an electioneering dodge. I think the best thing I can do is to leave it un- answered. (Hear, hear.) Mr. W. THOMAS I am afraid you haven't got my spirit about you. Dr. O'DoxxELTj There are a good many electioneering dodges about. (Laughter.) The resolution was then put to the meeting, and carried unanimously. Dr. O'DONNELL What, unanimously! Doesn't Mr. Robinson vote against it when he opposes it (Laughter.) Another electioneering dodge. (Laughter.) The CHAIRMAN Order, order We had better keep all these personalities out. I am only sorry it was introduced in the way it was. ANOTHER LIVELY INCIDENT. v Mr. ROBINSON, with the permission of the Chair- man. proceeded to read a letter he had received from Dr. Milward. in reference to the payment of £ 35 to him for leaving two thoroughfares branch- ing off the lower part of Holton-road. He main- tained that he had not received the money, and the Clerk pointed out that the cheque had not been handed over because Dr. Milward had not given a piece of land i n another spot as had been stipu- lated. Members agreed with this, and Mr. W Thomas moved that the committee should take no notice of a letter sent to a private member. After a few spicy sentences had been uttered, the incident concluded. This was the principal business.

CANTATA PERFORMANCE AT FORTH. One of the best amateur performances ever catered to the music-loving public of Porth was that given at the spacious Town-hall, on Monday evening last, by the Merthyr Operatic Society, numbering 30 voices, of Mr. Tom Price's new dramatic cantata, entitled The Prodigal Son." The performance in itself was almost a complete success, and the pity of it is that we are unable to say that the hall was crowded. We feel confident, however, that not only the able composer, but the performers as well are highly gratified with the unlimited success which attended their first per- formance. The Operatic Society who were in full character were assisted by the following artistes :—First Maiden. Mrs. W. Powell, Mcrthvr Second Maiden. Miss Annie Lowis. Dowl-us Father. Mr. G-wilym Jenkins, Merthyr Elder Son. Mr. John Richards Prodigal Son. Mr. Sand ford Jones. The accompanists were Professor Mills. Pontypridd and Mr. W. Rowlands. Merthyr and the conductor Mr. Tom Price. It would be in- vidious to single out any one of the performers for special mention, all doing their respective parts in such a manner as to reflect infinite credit not only on themselves but also on their able and talented conductor. Mr. Tom Price.

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COLLIERY DISPUTE AT PONTYCLOWN. The men employed at the Cardiff Navigation Lanlai Colliery, Pontyclown, handed in their notices on Monday morning last to terminate con- tracts in a fortnight. The dispute, which is in re- ference to the list of prices, has bfen going on for some time, and was brought to a climax when the management refused to negotiate with Mr. Morgan Weeks, the miners' agent, and 100 men will thus become idle. At a mass meeting on Saturday it was resolved to appeal to all colliery workmen to keep away pending a settlement.

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ALLEGED FALSE PRETENCES AT MAESTEG. A CADOXTON MAN IN TROUBLE. At the Bridgend police court on Saturday last. Alfred Brain. alias Harvey, alias Hart. of no fixed abode, described as a carpenter, who, as reported in last week's STAR, was apprehended at Cadoxton, was brought up in custody charged with obtaining ft set of new harness. value X5, from Mr. Lawrence Elijah Coleman, saddler. Maesteg. on the previous Monday by false pretences.—Coleman said the prisoner, a stranger, called in his shop on the previous Monday, and said he had oponed business at Maesteg as a hay merchant and horse dealer, and had been there for three weeks, and that he was at the Royal Oak public-house at Maesteg. and wanted a set of ha-rness to carry hay out, and break in his horses, kc.. and he asked witness to come down to the Royal Oak to measure the horse for the harness. Witness went as requested, and accompanied prisoner to the stable, and measured the horse. About eight o'clock xhat evening a man (who he afterwards found was a sort of assistant to the prisoner's) came to his shop and told witness to bring the harness down to the Royal Oak. About half-past nine, witness and his workman. George Mudge, carried down the set of harness worth £4 15s. to the Royal Oak. He found the prisoner and the other man there. When trying the harness on the horse witness suggested addi- tions by way of a kicking strap and a raising rein. Prisoner said as he was in a large way of business he would have both things as they would be use- ful. Witness told him the price would be 5s. ex- tra, making £5 for the harness complete. He ordered him to make them and bring them down the next morning. Witness subsequently gave prisoner his bill for C4 10s., and prisoner said he would pay the £, 5 after receiving the extra things. Next morning witness took the extra things, to- gether with a fresh bill for 1: 5 to the Royal Oak, but he found that prisoner and his man had gone away a few minutes after witness had left the previous night, and had taken the horse and har- ness with them. He had since made enquiries. and found that the prisoner had not opened any business at Maesteg, and had not been there for three weeks, but that he came there the previous Saturday only.-Prisoner was ultimately com- mitted for trial to the forthcoming Quarter Ses- sions.

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POXTYPPJDD LOCAL BOARD. IMPORTANT DISCUSSIONS. THE OVERCROWDING OF HOUSES. The ordinary meeting of the Pontypridd Local Board was held on. Friday last, Mr. D. Leyshon (chairman) presiding. There were also present Messrs, James Roberts, John James, D. Rowlands, P. Gowan, R. T. Richards, Tom Taylor, J. Snape, and L. G. Lenox, together with Mr. H. L1. Grover (clerk), Mr. E. Rees (surveyor), and Dr. R. Davies (medieal officer"). THE SEWERAGE CONTRACT. Mr. ROBERTS asked if anything had been men- tioned in the sewerage contract as to the size of the carts to be used. for if the Board allowed any sized carts the work would not probably be done in the time required. The SURVEYOR replied that all the carts would have to be satisfactory to him. Mr. ROBERTS If we expect any other work to done besides sewerage work we must have large carts. Mr. HAGUE agreed, and the matter then dropped. A letter was read from Mr. W. Heweil accept- ing the contract. THE TRAM ROAD AGAIX. The CLERK read a communication from the Board of Trade stating that that body had not sanctioned the working of the tram road. In reply to Mr. G-owan. the CLERK said the tramway could not be legally worked without the sanction of that body. THE TAFF VALE BRIDGE. The CHAIRMAN reported that the Taff Vale Railway Company had declared their readiness to erect a bridge near the station and pave the road to the satisfaction of the Board, if the latter paid them £ 300 and withdrew their opposition to the Taf" Yale Bill. ,A discussion ensued as to whether the Board should ask the company to pave both sides of the road, but it was finally agreed that the company's oiier be aecepred and that one side of the street only should be paved by them. The CLERK stated that the new station would have but one entrance, and that the approach from the Graig would be altogether closed. The CHAIRMAN stated that the Talf Vale Com- pany also offered the Board a sum of £ 350 for diverting the road in Hafod, but they refused and the matter dropped. THE DANGEEOV-S RIVERSIDE. A letter from the Coroner was read calling the attention of the Bowd to the great need of a fence by the side of the river in Sion-street, where so many had met their death and, on the suggestion of Mr. D. Rowland, it was resolved to forward the same to Mr. Thomas, of Cowbriuge, the owner of the land abutting the river. ::> SUNDAY CLOSING IX ENGLAND. An important discussion arose as to whether the seal of the board should be affixed to a petition to Parliament in favour of the Sunday closing of public-houses. The CLERK read out a list of the Local Boards which had already signed the same. Mr. ROBERTS thought it would be wise to defer the matter for a fortnight, but subsequently agreed to discuss the matter that day. In moving that the petition be signed, Mr. Roberts said it was within their recollection that the board signed a similar petition in favour of Sunday Closing in Wales, and he thought that, after a lengthy experience of the Act. together with the result of the Commission instituted by the oppo- nents of Sunday Closing, it had been shown that the Act was very beneficial. He was of opinion that what was right for Wales was right also for England. Mr. JüH-" JAMES seconded the motion. Mr. LENOX thought they ought either to do away with Sunday Closing in Wales or have a Sunday Closing Act for England, for as matters now stood tho work of the police was enormous. The fines for Sunday drinking alon3 in the Ponty- pridd district every year wero enough to pay the salary of the stipendiary, and a large number of the police. Mr. Richards asked if Sunday drinking had not lessened during the past month. Mr. LENOX About a fortnight ago we had C 16 pi in fines on one Monday morning. Sunday drink- ing was carried on to a large extent, and he found that people from Pontypridd walked to Llantwit for the sole reason of having beer. In any case where there was a border land as in Cardiff it did a deal of harm. Mr. JOHN J-DIES said there were not so many b:»t.'i ji.tlr- travellers now as there used to be. Mr. HAGUE But there will be as soon as the fine weather sets in. Mr. LEXOX, speaking of his own experience as a magistrate, said that the number of drunken people now was no less than before the act was passed. Mr. ROBERTS pointed out that it had been shown to the commissioners that they were favourably impressed with the Sunday Closing Act for Wales. Mr. LENOX My impression is that they could not say it was a signal success by any manner of means. Mr. ROBERTS That was the case in some places, but not throughout the Principality. Mr. SNAPE called attention to the great cry raised in Cardiff against shebeens, which only came into existence after the Act had been passed. Besides, the English people were quite capable of looking after their own affairs, and he should be sorry to see England in the same condition as Wales was in at present, therefore he would move that the netition should lay on the table. Mr. HAGUE seconded. The CHAIRMAN pointed out that the fact that work had been slack at the collieries mighc pro- bably have something to do with the fact that Sunday drinking had decreased during the past month, for people had not so much money to spend. They should give every credit to the police for the manner they had conducted themselves. Air. RICHARDS said that since the last Brewster Sessions Sunday drinking had greatly decreased in the district. Mr. Lenox thought that inasmuch as Parlia- ment would have to discuss the whole question, and the result of the inquiry to which Mr. Roberts had referred would also come before them. he did not see why Local Boards should meddle in tho matter. On the whole they had not gained a great deal so fur. but he was glad to hear that the dis- trict was improving. Sir. JAMES remarked that Wales generally had gained a great deal, although pei-haps in that immediate neighbourhood the Act had not been a success. Mr. SXAPE considered that the police would be of more use in guarding the people against the attacks of drunkards than in watching public- houses, and besides they should give more freedom to the popple. The working-men did not want such an Act. Mr. ROBERTS said that Mr. Snape would not find that the worKing classes, in any town whore the commission sat. showed a desire for more liberty. Mr. SNAPE In any case it affects the privileges of the people. The amendment was then put, and there voted against the petition Messrs. Snape, Hague, Rowlands, and Lenox. For Messrs. Roberts. James, and Richards. The Chairman did not vote, and Messrs. Gowan and Taylor remained neutral. The petition was therefore allowed to remain on the table. XEW LICENCES. A recommendation was submitted from Superin- tendent Jones for a licence to be granted for a new hansom cab. Mr. ROBERTS asked whether it had not already been decided not to grant any new licences The CHAIRMAN remarked that that applied to brakes only, and the recommendation was then adopted. FINANCE. The report of the Finance Committee was read, and it recommended thatt 18212s. 3d. irrecoverable rates should be written off. Most of this was due to the fact that a 10 per cent. reduction had been made in the ratable value of mineral property. The real irrecoverables were about £ 80, and most of this was due to empty dwellings and warehouses.— A list of persons in arrears was then read, and it showed that the amount of arrears was £ 33 7s. 10*d-—The Collector was instructed to issue 2 summonses against those who had not paid. Mr. ROBERTS remarked that great credit was due to the collector for having done his work so well. It was further stated that the Board had a balance to their oredit at the bank of £ 1,524. (Hear, hear.) The Finance Committee's report was then adopted. FREE LIBRARY ACCOUNTS. Mr. ROBERTS called the attention of the Board to the fact that the Board had paid £ 180 more than the penny rate towards the expenses of the Free Library, and he thought that if there was any money in hand, that the Library Committee should at once transfer the sura to the Board. Mr. LEXOX thought that the committee had paid up all that was due. The CLERK This has accumulated since then. Mr. LENOX I believe there is sufficient money in hand to clear that amount. A BROKEN PLEDGE. Mr. Gow AX called the attention of the Board to the fact that in 1887 they promised to erect a certain wall for a private individual at Havod, and that gentleman had informed him that unless the Board proceeded with the work he would have to take proceedings against them. It transpired that this was quite an oversight on the part of the Board, and the Surveyor was authorized to see that the work was carried out without delay. A GENEROUS OFFER. Mr. GOWAN said he was erecting a public hall at Hopkinstown, and he would have about 17 square yards of land which he could hand over to the Board on condition that they should pave the same.-The offer was thankfully accepted, and Mr. Roberts said he hoped this would be an incentive for other landowners to do likewise, for it would greatly help the Board in their endeavours to widen the Rhondda Road. THE SANITARY CONDITION OF THE TOWN. The SURVEYOR having read his report, the INSPECTOR OF NUISANCES report was submitted. —That officer read the report of the county analyst on the water of a certain well in Treforest. which was considered to be rather suspicious, if not dangerons. On the recommendation of Mr. R. T. R ICIIARDS it was resolved that the water should be again analysed before the well was condemned. The INSPECTOR also reported several cases of fever, one of which was where four families (ten people in all) occupied four small rooms in one house. Dr. DAVIES said that this was a very serious case of overcrowding, and the owners ought to be proceeded against. Another case was reported in which 17 people lived in two rooms, whence scarlet fever had broken out.—A similar recommendation was given in this case. Matthews -court was also reported to be over- crowded, and the Inspector was ordered to take proceedings, and also to summon Mr. John Crockett for tipping refuse into the river. The MEDICAL OFFICER reported two cases of erysipelas, one of typhoid fever, and ten of scarlatina. THE SUBSIDIARY DRAINAGE. The following tenders were received for the construction of the subsidiary drainage for the town, and it was resolved that inquiries should be made as to the sureties and references of seven of the number. .€ s. d. Alfred Elliott 28.753 f8 3 John Bund, Peterborough 19.000 0 0 W. Jenkins XSjSSl 7 9 Thomas Elliott and Pile 22.52-9 9 0 G. Jones Davies, Cardiff 15.539 19 9 Parker, Green and Co.. C.irdilr. 22,500 0 0 Thomas Rees. Ely, Cardiff 20,631 7 5 George Beil, London 22,8G3 0 0 Gardner and Co., Newport 27.701 0 0 George Rutter, Barry 23,903 f, 0 W. Seaton, Pontypridd 25,300 7 0 S. and E. Bentley, Leicester 27.904 10 9 James Allen, Cardiff 22.700 17 7 J. Perkins and Son, Manchester 25.071 6 3 Thomas Evans. Cardiff 39.870 0 0 Peter Smith, Manchester 30.11318 7 Weston and Wooley, Runcorn, Cheshire 10.310 11 1

THE POMTPMDD WATER BILL. THE BILl, BEFORE THE HOUSE OF LORDS. The Select Committee of the House of Lords u appointed to enquire into the Pontypridd Water Bill sat on Monday. Lord Basing presided. Mr. Balfour Browne, Q.C.. Mr. Bag-gallay. and Mr. Williams appeared fcr the promoters, the Ponty- pridd Water Works Company and the opponents were represented as follows The Pontypridd Local Board, Mr. Worsley Taylor, Q.C., and Mr. Rickards the Ystracl Local Board, Mr. Williams. Q.C. the Locket's Merthyr Steam Coal Company. Mr. Denman Benson Messrs. Insole and others. Mr. Gripps, Q.C. Mr. BALFOUR BROWNE explained that the Bill was one to authorise the Pontypridd Water Works Company to construct additional waterworks, and for other purposes. The company were incor- porated by Act of Parliament in 1834. In 1875 they came to Parliament for new works and for extended limits. In 1885 they came to Parliament for a provisional order. authorising them to raise further capital. The limits of supply were some- what straggling. They ran up several valleys and covered the districts of four or five local autho- rities. Most of the districts had, since the com- pany was established, rapidly increased in popula- tion, and now there was a demand far more water than the company were in a position to supply. The expenditure on capital account in existing works up to the present time had been £ 72.850 8s., or £2,850 8s. 3d. beyond the company's author- ised powers. In order to supply the wants of the district the directors had been obliged to irake themselves personally liable to the extra amount. That money had been expended in consequence of the enormous development of the coal industry in the district. In 1881 the population of Ystrad was 55.632, but in 1891 it had risen to 88,350. In the Pontypridd Local Board District the population in 1881 was 1.2,317 in 1891. 19,971. Beyond the limits of the Local Board district there had been a rapid increase, and the company looked for a still more rapid increase in the future. The company now supplied 9,117 houses and 60,000 persons. The present works could supply 900,000 gallons of waiter daily, but the demand was something like 1.500.000 gallons a day. The Aber district, which was situate oast of Pontypridd, had been within the company's limit for many years, but up to the present they had not supplied it with water. Another company now asked that the district, should be transferred to them. The Pontypridd Company had always regarded Aber as a valu- able possession, and he hoped the Committee would not deprive them of it. The promoters' claim was to take the water of a drainage area of 2,200 acres. They thought it well to provide for a population of 100.000, and therefore to be able to supply 2,500,000 gallons a day. This they could do by moans of the large storage capacity of 160,000,000 gallons which they proposed to pro- vide. The estimate for the new works was £(;7,500, and the capital they were seeking power to raiso wa* £ 120,000. They were opposed by the Local Boards of Pontypridd and Ystrad. both of whom said that they ought to be the owners of the waterworks. He could not help thinking that the Boards were in a most hopeless position. Where a water company was only supplying a Local Board district it was a somewhat easy matter to transfer the works from the company to the Local Boarrt, but where a company was supplying in four or five separate districts, the transfer became so complicated, and there were so many local jealousies that the thing became almost impossible. In this case the riifht thing for the opponents to have done would have been to negociate with the company, and to have come to Parliament with an agreed Bill, by which a general Board for the whole district could have been formed. The only other opponents of the Bill who still remained unsatisfied were the Locket Merthyr Steam Coal Company and Messrs. Insole and the Cymmer Colliery Company, who seemed to be afraid that injury would be done to their interests. He thought it would be found that these petitioners were rather benefited than otherwise by the proposed works. Mr. WILLIAM JONES, manager of the Ponty- pridd Waterworks Company, described the existing works, and the court adjourned. Z,

LLANTRISSAFr SCHOOL BOAHD ELECTION. This election took place on Thursday last. and the result was declared on Friday as follows :— ELECTED. Benjamin Williams, Hafod 2.51G *Daniel Davies, Cymmer 2.393 *Edgar Phillips, colliery manager 2.300 *J. Cibbon, colliery manager 2,254 M. R. Rowlands, Penygraig 1.954 Rev. J. Williams 1,942 Thomas John, farmer 1,895 Dr. Naunton Morgan 1,864 Rev. Hugh Jones. 1,832 NON-ELECTED. Bees"D.-ivies, Newmill 1,631 M.P.Williams 1,384 *Z. A. Cook, draper 798 S. Pady, merchant tailor 593 W. Llewelyn, grocer -534 Dr. Naunton Davies 239 Those marked with an asterisk denote old members. Though the membership was increased from seven to nine representatives the chairman of the late Board was not returned, and polled only 798 votes, whilst the Rev. Hugh Jones, the lowest of the successful candidates, received 1,832 votes. Eight out of the nine seats were secured by representa- tives of the mining district, and only one, Mr. Thomas John, farmer, was returned to represent the agricultural district.

YSTRAI) POLICE COURT, MONDAY—Before Mr. Ignatius Williams (stipen- diary .) and Alderman WIN. Morgan. DAMAGING A POLICE-CON^TAELE'S CLOTHING. —Benj ami n Davies, a collier. was charged by Police- constable E,lwell with the above offence.—Fined £ 1. ASSAULT.—Grace Jones. Ciydnch Vale, charged her Owen Jones, with cruelly ill-treating her on the 21st of March.—Mr. C. Matthews appea-ed for the complainant.—Grace Jones, sworn, said that on the 21;t of March defendant came home and was very abusive, and in consequence of his violence she had to seek shelter in the houses of some of the neighbours. She had her box on his on account of there not being sufficient room there. He asked her what she wanted to put her box on his, and was cursing and swearing ann. took oil' his coat and struck her across the face with it, and said he would kill her if she did not do what he told her. He had assaulted her many times before, and had given her black eyes on several occa- sions. She had brought him before the Carnarvon magistrates once before. He assaulted her almost every Saturday night.—Defendant said that she refused to obey him, and that he had his box before he had his wife. (Laughter.) They had some lodgers in the house besides their two children, and there were only two rooms in the house alto- gether. The lodges slept in a curtained bed.—The Bench remarked thaa these were rather close quarters. (Laughter.)—-Defendant was bound over in the sum of £ ."» to the peace for six months. TRESSPASSING.—Seth Evans, Blaenycwm. was charged with trespassing on Alderman W. Morgan s property by crossing' the fences.—The case was dismissed. ASSAULT.—William Evans, Tynewydd, charged David Thomas with assaulting him on the 19th of March at Tynewydd.—-Defendant was fined :10s. BREACH OE COLLIERY RULES.—Stephen Win- ston was charged with having committed a breach of colliery rule 237. The charge was one of unramming a hole instead of boring a new one at the Bvvilfa Colliery on the 15th inst.—Jacob Ray, sworn, said this was a most dangerous practice, and might have resulted in serious consequences. As a result of this breach of the rules an explosion had occurred, and a Greek, named Hannah Farro Kitro. had suffered inj Li- D. Thomas, sworn, said that such a practice as this was a most dangerous one. The defendant's object was to save the trouble of boring another hole. If the drill comes into con- tact with the degenerator an explosion is bound to take place. Defendant was a splendid man, and was the last he thought who would do such a thing as that.—The Bench said they had the power to imprison the defendant, but on account of the excellent character he bore they would only fine him £ 2 and costs. THEFT. Thomas Thomas, collier, Treforest, was charged with having stolen ajjarge pick, value 5s., from Edward Jones, quarry proprietor and contractor, on the Kith of last February.—V,. Roger Jones said that he worked for his brother on his quarry at Treforest. The large pick pro- duced by Police-constable John Evans was his brother's property, and was used in his brother s quarry at Treforest. Defendant had been working for his brother at the Pentre Back Colliery as a pairing cutter he would have no use for the pick. -Ann Wride. landlady of the King's Head, Ponty- pridd. said that on the night of the 17th February defendant came to her house, with the pick pro- duced with him.—Police-constable John Evans. Pontypridd, gave corroborative evidence.—Defend- ant was sentenced to 14 days' imprisonment. EMBEZZLEMENT.—Thos. Michell, collier. Porth. charged John Morgan, insurance agent. Tonypandy, that on the 30th day of September, 1891, at Dinas, he did feloniously and fraudulently embezzle and steal a certain sum of money, to wit, the sum of £ 1, received into his possession on the account of the district call of the Ap Alaw Lodge of Odd- fellows, contrary to the Statute made and provided in that case.—The case was adjourned until Wednesday.

CVMMER POLICE-COURT. THURSDAY.—Before Mr. Ignatius Williams (sti- pendiary), and Mr. Alderman H. X. Davies. FIGHTING.—-William Bowen and J. Button were charged with the above offence by Police-constable Boweii.*#-the Ivor Hotel, Llwynvpia, on Monday night.—-l$h £ d 10s. AssAuf/r ON THE POLICE.—Thomas Davies. W. Calligan, and David Davies were charged with the above offence on Saturday night last at Dinas.- Calligan ana Thomas Davies were fined £ 1. CONCEALMENT OF BIRTU.—This was an ad- journed case from the last court held at Cymmer owing to the doctor's evidence not being forth- coming. On Thursday, however, the doctor. G-regor Bnrgiss, attended the court, and being sworn, said he went to Mr. Ottiker's house on Thursday, the 10th inst., and when he went there he saw the defendant, Anne Gaine, who complained of pain in the bowels. He wished to examine her, but she would not allow him. He again called the next day, and she came to the front room to him, and said she was alright. He went there again on the Tuesday following, and was shown the body of a female child. It was wrapped up in brown paper. The child was not a full grown one, being an eight months' child. He asked her when the child was born, and she said that it was on the same day as he saw her first. He had made a post-mortem ex- amination on the following day. and came to the conclusion that the child was still-born.—Police- sergeant Weeks said that he was called to Mr. Ottiker's house at Penygraig on the 15th instant. and saw the body of the child wrapped up in brown paper. He arrested the defendant, and charged her with concealment of birth.—The accused was then committed to take her trial at the Assizes on the 4th of April. WOUNDING.-Ellen O'Leary charged her husband. John O'Leary, Dinas, with the above offence.— Defendant was fined £ 1 and costs, or in default of payment. 14 days' imprisonment. ASSAULTING THE POLICE.—John Owen. William Jones, and Thomas Hunter (all of Ferndale) were charged with assaulting Acting-sergeant Williams while in the execution of his duty at Ferndale on the 11th inst.-Complitiartut, sworn. said that about 11.30 p.m. on the 12th inst. he, in conjunction with Police-constable Murcombe. were taking a prisoner to the Police-station at Ferndale. They were fol- lowed by s small crowd. Hunter then came on. stripped off his coat, and demanded the liberation of the prisoner, and called out to the crowd not to allow the man to be taken, and threw several stones at the police. Owen and Jones also threw stones, and one from the latter struck the prisoner on the back.—A school teacher corroborated the evidence of the former witness, and deposod that, while assisting the police, was violently struck in the face by Jones.—-Police-constable Murcombe also gave corroborative evidence.—An attempt to prove an alibi was made on behalf of Owen but, unfortunately for defendant, the witnesses con- tradicted each other.—William Jones was fined or six weeks' imprisonment, and Owen and Hunter X2 each, or a month's imprisonment.