The Aberdare Times

BIRTH. January 81st, at BUina, Mon., the wife of Mr. S. Collins (Motgrugyn Gwent), of a son, to fae named Aneurin. DEATHS. February 4th, William Morgan, the infant son of Mr. N. M. Jones (Cymro Gwyllt), Union- street, Liverpool. Ffbruary 5th, at his residence, Blaioa, Mon., Mr. Llewellyn Williams (Pencerdd y De), aged 51 years. February 6th, at Kidlington, Oxon, Mr. Thos. B. T. Francis, chemist, &c., 22, Commercial- place, and 1, Maendy-placo, Aberdare, aged 39 years. February 6th, after a protracted illness, Mr John Rees, cashier to the Aberdare Iron Company at Trefforest. The deceased was formerly a fa. sident in Aberdare, being engaged as book- keeper in the employ of Messrs James Lewis and Company. He was well known in this town and was highly respected by a large circle of friends. He leaves a widow and six children.

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THE QUEEN'S SPEECH. Many circumdances have combined to render the session of 1872 an important one in prospect, and for many weeks past it has been looked for- ward to with considerable-indeed, we may say, with unwonted interest. The attitude which the House of Lords last session assumed with relation to the Ballot, the enunciation of extreme opinions -on the part of certain Republican politicians, and -the loyalty and devotion to the throne manifested Ay the nation at large during the illness of the FrmCe of Wales, have, together, tended to call forth an unasual amount of political feeling, and there have been during the recess many evidences Of a revival of that party spirit which it might have been thought Was dying away. Moreover, when Parliament was on the eve of meeting, it must have been generally felt by those who paid attention to political affairs, that the then approach- ing session tfould almost of necessity be charac- teriged by debates on many very important sub- jects. To mention only some of these-the claims arising out of the Alabamn dispute, especially the ipdireot claims, as they have been commonly called; the rumoured abrogation or modification of the Anglo, Freiich treaty; the determined atti- tude of many Nonconformists and independent Liberels in reference to the Government and to ■t education; the certainty of the re-introduction of the Ballot, and the probability of other questions affecting our representative system, being brought forward; the committal of the Government to measures on Scotch education, the regulation of mines, and-last, not leaat--on the licensing system-these and many othfeir subjects raised the expectation of those who take any interest at all in political matters and in a word, the country, as a whole, has undoubtedly been more keenly alive to the importance of the political situation at the opening of the present session than it has been of late years. The royal speech opens with an allusion to the illness of the Prince of Wales, an acknowledg- ment of the national sympathy, and the announce- ment that the, 27th is fixed for a national Day of Thanksgiving. All this is natural, and the nation will not find fault that a topic which has been so eagerly discussed for months takes precedence of political matter&, The one interests the whole nation; the other parties more than the country at large. The. paragraphs which refer to foreign affairs are-less important in matter and manner than were those of the Queen's Speech last year; bnt there is one subjeet which is of special mo- nentrthe Alabama affair. The reference to this is, C's. rp, captious, and hopeful, and we believe i that its, hopeful character is fully warranted by the latest facts, relative to the negotiations. ,Th,e reference, to Ireland will by many be 1: thought rather-too favourable, but we can but ■ hope that the progress of affairs will warrant the cguleur de. rose-that Ministers throw upon the Emerald Isle. The allusions to the financial con dition of the empire are, there is every reason to Relieve, fully warranted by facts. The country is,, prosperous; I "be revenue has exceeded the expectation* of the Chancellor of the Exchequer; and theexpenditure has been even less than was anticipated.. The moral is obvious; we may look for a reduction of taxation, and this is really about the,, most cheering suggestion of the opening session. The Ministerial programme of legislation con- > trasts strongly with that of last year, and this .cannot surprise any one who has paid attention to the progress of events during the last twelve months. Ministers undoubtedly aimed at too aaa-h last year, and the actual performances at the and of the session were found to be so much out of proportion to the promises at the com- mencement that Ministers are now wise in their day and generation, and romise only what they will have been expected to place on the par- liamentary bill of fare. We are told that we ..haJI have bills on Scotch Education, the Regu- lation of Mines, the Amendment of the Licensing System, and in relation to the superior Courts of ..Justice and Appeal; the Ballot is of course pro- ,miaed, together with reform in connection with election matters generally, and measures founded on the reports of the Sanitary Com- missions are also foreshadowed. Ministers have wisely refrained from promising -too much, but they will perform none the less on this account. The Home Secretary told us the other day-tbough not exactly in these words- that his colleagues had seen their error in this respect, and did not mean this session to aim at too much. But Ministers have, nevertheless, sketched out a fair, reasonable, and important programme; and if they do but carry this out— and we believe they will if Conservatives will refrain from mere factious opposition-the session of 1872 will become memorable in the history of the progress of our country.

^0cal |litem#*ufe. AXCIENT BRRTONS. -On Wednesday se'nnight a deputation from the Blodeuyn Glancynon" Lodge of Anoient Britons, held at the Farmer's Arms, Cwmbaoh, waited upon Tames Lewis, Esq., J.P., Tydraw, at his residence, for the pur- pose of presenting him with an emblem of the order in a neat gilt frame. The deputation met with a cordial reception. Wo understand that Mr Lewis kindly consented to become an hon orary member of the society. BUTT EitIVOItTU'S Christy's Minstrels.—This well-known troupe, as will be aeen from an anouncement io another column, will appear at the Temperance Hall, in this town, on Thurs- day and Saturday nightd next week. The com- pany includes Little Roberts," a host in him- self, an 1, judging from the excellent and varied programme, we have no doubt the entertain- ments will be highly attractive. INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION.—On Wednesday last, an instructive lecture on the above subject was delivered at the Aberdare British Schools, by J. C. Buckmaster, Esq., of the Science and Art Department, South Kensington. The attendance, we regret to say, was very meagN, although no charge was made for admission. Mr J. Johns, Cardiff-street, presided. Mr Buckmaster having been called upon, remarked that he felt perfectly unable to come up to the recommendations of the chairman; his object however was not. to deliver a popular lecture but to promote through- out the country a more general knowledge of the arts and sciences, or as it was called, technical education. He then explained the circumstances under which the department with which he was connected came into existence, and showed the benefits that would accrue to working men anl to the country generally through the application of science to every day work. He wanted men to understand the laws and principles by which their work was governed. Diagrams by way of illustrations were given on a black board. He hoped the working men of the town and especi- ally the young would devote some part of their leisure time to self-improvement, and advised them to join arts and science classes, remar king that it would well repay them in time to come. Mr Buckmaster spoke about an hour and his address was greatly appreciated. The Rev. W. Edwards and Mr D R. Davies, Cardiff-street, addressed the meeting in Welsh, The usual votes of thanks brought the meeting to a close. MINES REGULATION BILL.- With a prompti- tude which augurs well for the intentions of the Government, the Home Secretary has given notice of motion respecting a Bill to Amend Existing Acts Relating to Mines. We trust that the class specially concerned in securing legis- lation on this matter will continue to force upon the notice of members to whom they can gain access, or in any way influence, the paramount necessity of giving persistent support to the measure, and thus strengthen the hands of the Minister'who has undertaken the important task. CONCERT AND EISTEDDFOD. -OR Monday evening last a concert and ohoral competition took place at the Temperance Hall. Mr. D. Brythonfryn Griffiths occupied the chair. There was a keen competition, there being no less than ten local choirs taking part in it. The large hall was nearly full. Mr. Griffith Jones (Caradog) was the adjudicator, and awarded the principal prize (93 and a chair) to the Zoar chapel choir. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The weekly meeting of this board was held on Saturday, Mr David Davis in the chair. The minutes of the last meeting were read. The report of the vaccination inspector was read, from which it appeared that small-pox was on the increase. There was no public business transacted of interest. MrsTEBious DEATH.-On Saturday morning the body of a man, named Thomas Davies, was found in the river Cynon, a quarter of a mile out of town, towards Aberaman. Deceased bad the working of a clay patch" near Abernant station, near to which he resided. He was last seen in Aberdare on Wednesday night, and was then leaving the town for Abernant. It is sup- posed that he turned aside at the Iron Bridge and accidentally fell into the water. THE GUION LINE OF UNITED STATES MAIL STEAM Smrs.—The vessels comprising this line have commenced the year under very favourable auspices, and when one or two of the voyages are considered they compare most favourably with the passage made by any of the other Atlantic going steamers. For instance, the Nevada, which left New York at about 2 o'clock on the 20th of December last, rtJached Queenstown at 1.30 p.m. on the 29th, and arrived in the Mersey on the evening of the 30th. The Wyoming, which left New York at 7 p.m. on the 27th De- cember, arrived at Queenstown at 7 p.m. on the 5th instant, and reached the Mersey at 4 p.m. on the 6th, after being detained several hours off the bar waiting for water. Considering that these passages were made during very rough and stormy weather, they are as yet two of the quickest on record for 1872. The New York Herald, in an article on the Guion line, says-" Although yet a young line in the Atlantic Ocean trade, it has become a fixed institution, and deservedly so. It employed during 1871 seven steamsbips tbe Wyoming, 3430 tona Wisconsin, 3220 tons Colorado, 3125 tons; Idaho, 3132 tons; Minne- sota, 2965 tons; and Manhattan, 2 965 tons These steamers are staunch, comfortable, and makl, their voyages with commendable regularity, Sixty-two trips were made each way during 1871. with the United States mails, never once missing the appointed day of sailing during the whole time to or from Liverpool, bringing to New York a 1544 cabin and 26,601 steerage passengers, and taking to Liverpool 1421 cabin and 4507 steerage passengers, the work of the twelve months in this respect footing up 33,623 persons, without the loss of one single passenger by accident, a fact which speaks well for the care and management exercised on board the steamers of this line. The cargoes carried from New York, consisting of cotton, wheat, corn, provisions, &c., amounted to 103,381 tons, and from Liverpool to New York 88,589 tons general merchandise. The Guion Company will, in the course of the present year, add two more splendid new steamers, viz., the Montana and Dakota, to its already fine fleet of steamers. These new vessels, which are rapidly approaching completion, will, so far as build and general equipment are concerned, be two of the fastest and most commodious and comfortable ocean-going passenger steamers afloat. The great strength and flavour of Horniman's Pure Black Tea is unequalled, as it consists only of the choice spring growths that abound in rich essential properties. The delicious flavour and perfect wholesome ness of Horniman's Pure Green Tea, is ensured by dis. allowing the Chinese practice of "facing" with Prussian blue, generally used on tea intended for English consumption. The great strength of the Black, and the dcKcate flavour of the Green, are judiciously combined in HomimarCt Mixed Tea, hence the general prefer. ence. 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ABERDARE POLICE COURT. TUESDAY. — (Before J. C. Fowler, R. H. Rhgs, and D. E. Williams, Esqrs.) DRUNKENNESS.—Ellen Colloran, a woman with a chil4 in her arms, was charged with being drunk and riotous on the 25th ult. P.S. Cook proved seeing her in Roberts Town, at a quarter to 10 o'clock on the night in question, drunk and throwing stones at a little girl. Defendant said it was at her own little girl the stones were thrown. The Bench ordercd her to pay a fine of 5s. and costs, or be sent to prison for a week.—John Jones, a ballad singer, Iwas charged with being drunk and indecent in Commercial-place, on the previous night. P.C. Pawuey saw him at 11 o'clock at night, drunk and exposing himself. Fined 10s. and costs, or 14 days in default.—John Smith was charged with being drunk and riotous in Cardiff-street. P.C. Sparkes proved the case, Fined 10s. and costs.—Hugh Pearce was charged with a similar offence. P.S. Melhuish saw bine in Lewis-street, Aberaman, very drunk and a crowd of children around. He was throwing himself about in a threatening manner. Fined JOi.-Thomas Williams was fined 5s. and costs for being drunk at Cwmbach.—William Phillips and David Morgan were charged with being drunk and riotous in Dare row. P.C. Edwards saw them about 11 o'clock on Sunday week drunk and fighting with each other. They were each fined 10s. and costs.-Thomas Price was chaiged with a similar offence in High-street, Hirwain, on the 24th ult. P.C. Poyntz proved the case. Fined 10s. and costs. PERMITTING DauNKENNESs.-Margaret Howells, landlady of the Prince of Wales public-house, was charged wuh permitting drunkenness. Inspector Rees s.iid tnat about a quarter to 12 o'clock on Monday night week, he visited the house and fonnd five men drunk in the house, four in one room and one in another. The landlady was not present, but a man named Griffiths. Mr Rhys observed that he had been given to understandthat Mrs Howells had left the house a fortnight ago, and that Griffiths had since taken to the busi- ness. Inspector Rees said that was so. He asked Griffiths how he came to allow drunken men in the bouse, and he replied that they came in but had no beer there. One of the men had beer in his hand at the time. They were sitting down, but one was too drunk to support himself. There were a <*reat many vessels about the table. Mrs Howells here remarked that she left the house that day fortnight. Mr Fowler informed her that that did not rid her of responsibility, the license being skill in her name. P.C. Pawney stated that about twenty-five minutes past 11 o'clock on the night in question he was in Commercial-street, and saw two men walking down the road very drunk. They turned into the Eagle, but the landlord refused to supply them with beer and turned them out. They went down the street and met two other drunken men and all went to. gether into the Prince of Wales. He afterwards gave information to the Inspector and they then proceeded to the house where they found four men in one room and one in another. One ¡ man standing up was the same that was turned out of the Eagle. The others were sitting down. They must have been in the house twenty minutes. Fined 40s and costs. Rees Griffiths, the present occupant of the house, subsequently applied for a transfer of the license, but was refused. DRUNKEN FREAK.—William Davies and Lewis Jones wre charged with being drunk at the Great Western Railway Station, on Saturday night last. James Lawrence, underguard, saw them at the Gadlys junction crossing wandering about, and walking on the line. One, he said, was drunk, and the other,not sober. The Bench intimated that they could not convict for drunk- enness upon such evidence, and David Reynold, yard inspector, was afterwards called. He stated that he saw both men at 11 o'clock at night, near the Gadlys junction crossing, interfering with the men in the execution of their duty. Both were drunk, but Davies wis the worst. He asked their business on tije line, and Davies told him to go to h-. Mr Rhys In what way were they interfering with the men ? Witness They had to stop an engine on the line.-Davies was then further charged with assaulting Mr Reynolds. Witness stated that owing to the defendant being in the way of an engine he had to throw him to the ground. When he got up he struck him (witness) on the sloulder. It was a severe blow. The Bench did not think this could be called part of the station, and recommended that fresh sum- monses should be taken out forjtresspass. Sum- monses were issued accordingly. ALLEGED ASSAULT. — Alfred Allen, medioal botanists, was charged with assaulting Margaret Shadraoh, a servant girl in the employ of Mrs George, Market-street, a next door neighbour. Mr Phillips (Rosser and Phillips) appeared in defence. The alleged assault was of a disgusting nature. Mr Phillips, however, proved that the summons was not taken out until a month after the assault, and after a county court summons had been served upon the complainant's mistress. The Bench were of opinion that if there had been any cause for this complaint the summons would have been taken out with all due diligence. The case was dismissed. ASSAULT UPON A LANDLADY. —Cornelius Cronin, an old man of 65, was charged with assaulting Mrs Carter, landlady of the Bush public-house. Complainant deposed that defendant came to her house in an intoxicated state to ask for beer, but was. refused and ordered out. He went out, but subsequently returned, and, on being refused admittance, struck her a blow. She bad a baby in her arms at the time. Defendant alleged that the oomplainant struck him in the face first. The Bench considered he had no right to raise his hand against the landlady, and fined him 5s and costs. APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSES.—Mr Frank James applied on behalf of Mr Evan Griffiths, the owner of the Clarence public-house, Canen-street, for a fresh license on the bouse. He explained the manner in which the license had been allowed to lapse, and stated that Mr Griffiths only obtained possession of the premises in January, if the license were not granted the house would depre- ciate in value, and it would cost £ 50 to alter. Mr Fowler said that in the present state of the town with reference to beer-houses the Bench consi- dered they should not go out of their way to set up fresh houses of the kind. The application was therefore refused.-A similar application was made in behalf of the Bear Inn, Trecynon. The Bench declined to grant a fresh license. The same reasons also applied to this house. TRANSFERS.— The Bunch of Grapes, High- street (late Lindsey and Fisher) to Richard David and Daniel David Prince of Wales, Aberaman, (upon the application of Mr Beddoe) from David Jeremiah to Daniel Jones; Marquis of Bute, from Daniel Richards to William Tuomas; Royal Arms, Station-street, upon the application of Mr Phillips, to James Williams; Victoria, Cardiff- road, to William Spenoe.

THE POWELL'S DUFFRYN STEAM COAL COMPANY v. TAFF VALE RAILWAY COMPANY. The adjourned summons against the Tail Vale Railway Company was again proceeded with, call- ing upon them to show cause why an order of the justices should not be made authorising the erec- tion of a bridge over a branch of their railway for the commodious use of lands in possession of the complainants. Mr Hughes, of the South Wales Circuit (in- structed by Messrs. Burcham, solicitor, London), appeared for the complainants and Mr Littler, of the Northern Circuit (instructed by Mr Matthews, of Cardiff), for the defendants. As the leading points and arguments advanced by the learned counsel will be necessarily intro- duced in his Worship's decision, to be given next week, a brief outline of the course of of yesterday's proceedings will now be sufficient. The first witnes called by Mr Hughes was Mr Hugh Waldron Dallas, who said he wa. secretary to the Powell'sDuffryn Company, and had been so since the formation of the company in 1864. The company wore owners of the Aberaman estate. The Aberdare railway passed through the estate for more than mile. The plan produced was a correct one, showing the mode in which the com- munication was severed. There were some level crossings used for general purposes. These cross- ings were at present insufficient. They were desirous of making a bridge near the Aberaman House, in order to bring their coals from one portion of the estate to the other. The letter now submitted was written on the 9th November, seek- ing coincidence of the company in making the bridge in question. Copy of plan produced ac- companied the letter. An answer was received to the effect fhat the matter would be referred to to the company's engineers- Wrote subsequently and received a reply which declined co-operation, because it was for the purpose of diverting traffic to a competing line." By Mr Littler: We take all coal we can to Cardiff via the competing railway, and as little as possible over the Taff. The public advantage gained by this bridge would be the accommoda- tion for persons who might sink pits on the wes- tern side. The conveaience would be for sending coal to the Birkenhead market, where 1000 tons a day were sent at an increased rate. Had applied to the Taff Vale Company for a reduc- tion of rate, but such was not granted. If very often happened now that inconvenience was sus- tained in the dispersion of waggons, which this improvement would avert, and the business could be concentrated at one point. It would avoid going on the Taff Vale. Mr Littler: This is the sort of improve- ment, sir, for the oommodious use of lands." By Mr Hughes: The proposed bridge would shorten the distance by three miles, and sare expense. Mr Frank Charles Stileman, a civil engineer of twenty-five years I experience in railways gener- ally, prepared the plan produced for the pro- posed bridge, which was at a point that would not inconvenience the working of the Taff Vale Railway. It would be a proper bridge for the purposfe. By Mr Littler: Coals could be at present con- veyed to Birkenhead without break of guage. By Mr Hughes: The plan of the proposed bridge was one which would sufficiently enlighten the railway as to the nature of accommodation ueeded. By Mr Fowler: The piers of the proposed bridge would rest on the Taff Vale Railway. Mr John Strapp, for twenty years resident engineer of the South Western Railway, had viewed the spot of the proposed bridge and inspected the plans, and considered it a proper and suitable arrangement. Each of the learned counsel addressed the bench at some length, Mr Hughes citing prior decisions in urging the claims of his clients but Mr Littler argued that the proposed bridge was not for the more commodious use of lands. fAr. Littler did not call any witnesses. Their Worships retired to consider the ease, and returned in a few minutes, intimating that they were not able to arrive at a conclusion that morning. There were some points which called for consideration, and the deoision would be given that day week. It was intimated that a copy of the shorthand writer's notes or the arguments of the case would be submitted to his worship in a day or so.

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ABERDARE BOARD OF HEALTH. The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Board was held on Thursday, R. H. Rhys, Esq., in the chair. There were also present Messrs W. Davies, W. Thomas, T. Davies, Daniel David, and Dr. Price. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. INVESTMENT AND WATER SUPPLY COMMITTEES BEPORT. After the reading of the above reports, the Chairman remarked that considering the high state of all stocks and bonds and the abnndance of money in the market, the committee came to the conclusion to accept the offer of the Treasurer to leave the £20,000 water loan in bis hands for the present at 2J per cent. interest rather than re-invest it. With regard to the proposed hospi- tal the oommittoe had fully gone into the matter, and were decidedly of opinion that the Board should provide a hospital of some kind or other without delay, but it was for the Board to decide what description it should be. The committee also recommended that a charcoal fumigating apparatus should be ordered. With respect to the purchase of Mr Edward's land at Nanthir, they had agreed to pay 22o pet aore. He (the Chairman) now begged to move that the minutes of the Investment Committee be adopted as part of the minutes of the Board. Dr. Price seconded the proposition which was agreen to. The Chairman then proposed that the minutes of the Water Committee be adopted as part of the proceedings of the Board. This was seconded by Mr T. Davies and agreed to. GADLY8-ROAD IMPBOVEMENT. The report of the committee appointed to ar- range as to the compensation to be paid to the owners of property in the above road was read. The amount claimed was deemed much too high, and the committee rdcommended that the Board proceed with the work at once, and submit the matter to arbitration. The Chairman proposed that the Surveyor take immediate steps to carry out the improvements in Gadlys-rosd. At present it was a disgrace to the parish, and the sooner it was done the better. He thought the surveyor should take care to make the damage to the houses by the alterations as little as possible, and make a proper approach. Mr T. Davies seconded the proposition, and it was agreed to. SUPPLY OF HIGHWAY MATERIALS. A letter was read from Mr Jenkin Rhys stat- ing that he was not in a position to supply any more stones to the Board. TUB ASSISTANT INSPECTOR'S BKPORT. Mr John Evans, assistant inspector, reported 82 fresh oases of small pox since the last Board meeting, showing an increase of 26 over the Erevious fortnight. There were twelve deaths, eing an increase of one over the previous fort- night. With the exception of two ail had been conveyed for interment bjr hearse. He had served notices on John Davies, 4, Back, Crown- row, and also on Benjamin Clee, 53, High-street, to cleanse and purify their houses. The notices had been complied with in both cases. But with regard to Clee's house it was in a bad state, it being beyond oleaning, the water was dropping in everywhere, and in his opinion was unfit for human habitation. He also reported that infeoted bedding be- longing to William Clee had been burnt on Wednesday, the 7th, it being impossible to dis- infect it under present circumstances. He also reported that he had been around daily to distribute disinfecting powders, and to apply them where he found it necessary and also to give information as to disinfecting the clothes. He found great difficulty in disinfeoting heavy blankets and quilts, which difficulty he hoped would soon be removed. DILAPIDATED HOUSE. The Chairman suggested that steps be taken under the Nuisance Removal Act to get the house referred to above put into repair, or that it be shut up. Dr. Price moved that the Chairman's recom. mendation be adopted, which was agreed to. INSPECTOB'S BEPOBT. The Inspector of Nuisances reported a large number of nuisances in the neighbourhood of Cwmbaoh, &o,; also, a foul and offensive drain at the back of Nos. 1 to 14, Cardiff-road. The drain was choked, and was an intolerable nui- sance. He recommended that the Surveyor should inspect the same, and cause the proper person to repair it. The Inspector's recommendations were adopted. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The following report of the Surveyor was read: Surveyor's Office, 8th Feb., 1872. To the Aberdare Local Board of Health. Mr Chairman and Gentlemen — I beg to lay before you plan, sections, and estimate of the probable cost of constructing a bridge over the river Dare, near the New Ina, Cwmdare. [Here follows estimate.] I also b g to state that the cost of the road crossing the river Dare caused by the heavy rain- falls from the year 1863 to 1871, amounts to JE10 5s. 2d. I also find that the rock by the side of the river is the same gradient as the road, which is one in five and is the cause of the metal being carried off by the flood. I also beg to lay before you a plan, sections, and estimate of the probable cost of the proposed road leading from the west-end of Fforchaman- street to Fforchaman, which is as follows. [Here follows estimate.] I also report that I have examined the drain as complained of by the Inspector of ouisllnoes on the premises No. 1. Seymour-street, and be- longing to Mary Emma Lewis, No. 2, Seymour- street, belonging to John Harris, No. 3, Sey- mour-street, belonging to Martha Lewis, and Nos. 4 and 5, belonging to Isaac Williams, and found the premises to be without such a drain communicating with the sewer as is sufficient for the proper and effectual drainage of the same with their appurtenances, and that a sewer which you are entitled to use is within one hundred feet of some part of each of such houses, viz., of the front part thereof and being the sewer run- ing along Seymour-street, and that a covered drain of the following materials and size, that is to say of glazed stone ware six inch pipes, with a stench trap connected from each of the said houses, and connected with the said sewer* and at the level of one foot six inches below the floor of each of the said houses, and with a fall therefrom to the said sewer of one in forty-eight, is necesary for the proper and effectual drainage of the same. Building Plans—I have received building {tlans from the following named party to whom eave may be granted to build. Evan Howells, a house on Hirwain Common, near the Hirwain Coal Co.'s Railway, Cwmdare-road. Also from the following named party to whom leave be not granted to build. Evan Williams, two houses to be Nos. 16 and 17, Uuity terrace, Monk- street, Aberdare, until the drain be described upon his deposited plans. Likewise that he give a guarantee to this Board to have the flaggiug, kerb, and channel laid down before the said houses he occupied. I am, Mr Chairman and Gentlemen, your obedient servant. RODDAM C. HALL, Surveyor. NEW BRIDGE. With regard to the bridge over the river Dare near Cwmdare, the Chairman said that from some cause or other there was more water flowing now than formerly. It was a parish road, not a private one-and it was for the Board to decide whether they would allow any- thing to be done there or not. They (the Chair- man and his partner) would undertake to do the greater part of the haulage required. Dr Price moved that the road be put into repair. Mr T. Davies supported it, and it was unani- mously agreed to. FFORCHAMAN-ROAD. The Chairman stated that he had reeeived a letter from Mr Kenway protesting strongly against the upper road being made before mak. ing the road to Pwllfa. When Mr Bruoe was last at home he had an interview with him. Mr Bruce was anxious that both roads should be made aud another to Cwmaman Colliery. He (the Chairman) explained to him that it would be impossible to take the two roads in haud at onoe and during the same year, and that very much depended on what the landlords would do. He asked Mr Bruce which he thought the most im- portant, and he said he considered the Cwm- aman road the most important one, inasmuch as the colliery owners in that part paid in rates as many thousands as the others did hundreds; and he quite agreed with him that the Cwm- aman road should have the preference. With that view he directed Mr Hall to make the sur- vey. Mr Bruce promised to contribute £100 and if the other owners would also subscribe there would be no difficulty ia the way of o rry- ing the matter out. Mr W. Thomas did not think it fair the Board should ask his people (the Cwmaman Colliery Co.,) to subscribe, as they had already made the road, and kept it in repair for the last twenty years. The Board came to no decision in the matter. THE BUSINESS OF THE BOARD. The Chairman drew attention to the greatly increased business of the board, and remarked that they could not exp ,-ct from any clerk, under the present arrangement, that he would look after th-ir interests properly. He therefore thought that the Board should appoint a special committee to consider what would be the best means to carry on the business of the Board in future; and when it would be expedient to purchase the old water works. Although the Water Works Committee consisted of a decent number, still, he was sorry to say, they very seldom attended. With the exception of Mr Lewis, himself, and occasionally Mr Davies, no one attended. He thought this was a matter that required some consideration and much deliberation, and something should be done before the 25th March with regard to the purchase of the Water Works. He wished to have the opinion of the Board upon the matter. Dr. Price had been expecting to hear some- thing of the kind for some time. When they looked at the work done by the Clerk, it was marvellous how it was got through, and for so small a sum. He was aware this would be an unpopular thing with people outside the Board; but still, when they looked upon the work done, the drudgery and mere manual labour, the num- ber of notices and copies that had to be made out, he should be glad to see the whole affair undergo a scrutiny and examination. The Chairman suggested the appointment of a committee to consider the whole question, and it would then be for the Board either to adopt their recommendations or take some other course. The only question was the formation of a com- mittee. If they formed a committee ot the whole Board only one or two would probably attend. He therefore proposed that a special committee should be formed, and that each of the gentlemen appointed should pledge themselves to be present. Dr Price proposed that the Chairman. Messrs James Lewis, W. Davies, W. Thomas, and T. Davies be a committee. They were all men who represented large interests in the parish. The Chairman thought Dr Prioe's name should be added, aad that three form a quorum. Mr Daniel David seconded the proposition, and it was carried. It was further deoided that the committee should meet on that day week. PROPOSED HOSPITAL. The Chairman thought the Board should lose no time in erecting a temporary hospital with a view of cheoking and putting an end to small pox. Other towns were being blamed for not doing so, and he had heard a gentleman speaking in the strongest terms of the corporation of Neath, in oonsequence of their neglect, and here were they (the Aberdare Board) delay- ing about a plan. He hoped they would proceed to erect a hospital whatever the cost might be. He understood something was said at the last meeting about erecting a stone building; but instead of costing £600 or £700, such a building would cost £ 6000 or £7000. The Board of Guardians were at present ereoting a hospital, to contain 51 or 53 beds, and the actual contract for that building was upwards of £ 4,000, without the external buildings. Ho had no hesitation in saying it would cost altogether £5,000. Dr. Price feared there would be an increase of small-pox, unless something were done. A rate of 4d. in the pound would produce JE2,000, which would be sufficient for the purpose. Mr W. Davies said he did not object to the ereotion of such a building, but thought a stone building would be more suitable than an iron one. Mr T. Davies seconded the Chairman's pro- position, which was agreed to. The Board afterward separated.

MOUNTAIN ASH. :,1 THE PROPOSED COLLIERS ACCIDENTAL Fuov- A large and enthusiastic meeting of colliers IØ held on Monday night at the Workmen's H.n, determine whether the aaen woul I aeeopt masters' proposal of assisting them to farm nucleus of an accidental fund with the per which bad been awarded the colliers by Arbitration Court at Cardiff. The meeting addressed by several persons, but not so mueh j one of the speakers advocated the masters' The speakers generally stated that they colliers) were not just now in a position to s0^ the offer. Ultimately the following resoUw? was put to the meeting and carried unanimoollff amidst great cheering" That the masters requested to hand over to the men the ti Pili cent. due to them, and that a week's ti ae be lowed to the masters to do tor." ——

41A VISIT TO Em's COOOA MA*IT*ACTO»T.—THROEF? I kindness of Messrs Epps, I recently bad an opportuoW,* I seeing the many complicated and varied proc«M«« the I be<tn passes through are it is sold for public UM> and [ both interested and highly pleased with what I u« visit to the manufactory, I thought a brief aeoount »' g Cac«o, and the way it is manufactured by Messrs. BpP** it f >r a wholesome and nutritious beverage, might O* y terest to the readers of'Land and Water' "—See Artie** Land and Water," October 14. ,it, BMtKtAST.—EtM t COOOA.—GBATMCI!. urD COlfrOSl-ob — By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws irovern the operations of digestion and nutrition end careful application of the fine properties of » cocoa, Mr Epp» has provided our breakfast tables delicately flavoured beverage which may save «s man* "jti doctors' bills.—Civil Strvict Q<usett$. Made simpif *i-j* Boiling Water or Milk. Kaoh packet is label ed- Kpps St Co., Homoeopathic Chemists, London." Also of Epps's Cacoine, a very thin beverage for evening o»e- Manufacture of Cocoa, Cacaoine, ami CkocoUttt.— W now ifive an account of the proces* adopted by Messrs. Rpps and Co., manufacturers of dietetie articles, »t works in the Boston Road. London."—See Article in of Ctuttll'i Household Guide. TH« Lioir, TH* Km, in m Kom." — Te Pirates, and unprinoipled Traders from deeeiviag the the proprietor of POWELL'S BALSAM O> 4>riss» compelled to adopt the above Trade Mark (Lion, lfet.,e Mouse) and this design will in future continue to appow .iII the wrapper of each genuine bottle, aad any one imi" it will render themselves liable to flue or imprisonmrat. following letter will bear testimony to the woader&U properties of this old Cough Medioine.—*> Her Gunboat, 'ITetley,' Wick North East Coast pf 8ootlaU"' L( September, 1863.—Dear Sir,Having bad a most illWyJ and severe oough, which canard me many sleepless nights restless days, I was recommended by his lordsktp, the Caithness, to try your uost invaluable Balaam of An^rjf and I can assure you with the first dose I found relief, even without having to suspend my various duties the first small bottle completely eured me, therefore I ''Jj the greatest confidence in fully reoommeDdiag it W million. Most resaeatfully yours, W. Liirzau., B M Netley.—To Mr. Powell. Prepared and 8ol4 by Pewell, 16, Blackfriars Boad, London and Sold by and Medioine Vendors throughout the world, in only, at Is lid and 21 3d each. Ask. for Powell's galooo Aniseed. MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP for chil Should always be used when Children are cfattiol teeth it relieves the little sufferers at onoe, it P% duces natural quiet sleep by relieving the cb* from pain, and the little cherub awakes as bcig". as a button." It is perfectly harmless, and pleasant to taste. It soothes the cbild, it the gums, allays all pain, relieves wind, rejnl*^ the bowels, and is the best known remedy dysentery and diarrhoea, whether arising lrosa ing or other causes. Mrs. Winalow's South'^ Syrup is sold by thousands of Medieine dealer* all parts of the world at Is. L £ d. per bottle, Millions of Mothers can testify to its vii$ue' Manufactory, 493, Oxford-street, London. New METAL POCKET VESTA Box WITH SPRING COVBB.—Bryant and May have receolot1 introduced a very useful little Pocket Vesta with a most ingenious and simple spraig sever is a novelty in every way, and will soon oome i°*? very general use—being of metal instead of o*f and retailed, filled with vestas, at one penny. Tobacconist, Grooer, Chemist, or Chandler, wri supply it. FBAOBAST FLORIUKBI —FOB THB TBBTH BBEATH.—A few drops of this liquid on a tooth brush produces a delightful foam, cleanses the Teeth from all impurities, and hardens the gurus, prevents tartar, aad *rr* the progress of decay. It givea to the Teeth peculiar and beautiful whiteness, and imparts delightful fragrance to the breath It removes 0 unpleasant odour arising from deeayed teefchu disordered stomach, or tobacco smoke. Fragrant Floriliae is purely vegetable, and eqoilll adapted to old and yonng. It is the greatast discovery of the age. Sold in large bottles elegant cases at 2s 6d by all Chemists and mecs. H. C. GALLUP, Proprietor, 493, Oxto* Street, London. VALUABLE DISCOVEBT foR THE HAIB very nicely perfumed hair dressing, called Mexican Hair Renewer," now being sold Chemists and Perfumers at U. 6d. per bottle, is f superseding all Hair Restorers"—for it will e, to tively restore, in every cote, Grey or Whitt hais > its original colour by a few applications, witho*" dyeing it, or leaving tbe disagreeable smell of a* Restorers.^ It makes the hair charmingly tiful, as well as promoting the growth en spots, where the hair glands are not decayed, tificate froia Dr. Versmann oa every bottle, wl\! full particulars. Ask for THB MEXICAV BA1, RENEWER," prepared by H. C. GALLUP, 493, Street, London. IF THESE ARE AS* LAPIES who have no^ GLBNFIELD STARCH, they are respectfully to give it a trial, and carefully follow out the dire6' ions painted on every package, and if this is Jone; they will say, like the Queen's Laundress, it is finest Startch they ever used. When you ask GLENPIEED STARCH, see that you get it, as inferior kinds are often substituted for the sake of extr profit Beware therefore of spurious imitations- Beautiful Hair.—The Plain Truth.—If will only use Mrs. S. A. Allen's Preparations, the/ will have no trouble about their Hair. Mrs. Allpn World's Hair Restorer will positively and certaio'l restore the natural original colour in every case'V greyness, no matter from what cause it arises— Hair is stimulated to natural growth. The Zyj*?' balsamum," as ai> Hair Dressing for young and ° is the best article tbat can be used it imparts gloss and vigoroils appearance to the Hair yerf beautiful to see. The Restorer, 6& the mum, 3s., in large bottles only. (Separate parations—not at all necessary to be USCKI togetb^I —>Dep6t, 266, High Holborn, London. Sold by Chemists and Perfumers. Holloway's Ointment and Pills.—Fear Not. Theugh surrounded by circumstances disadvsB' tageous to health, these remedies properly appli* will cut short fevers, influenza, inflammation diphtheria, and a host of other complaints alvr$Yo lurking about to seiae on the weak, forlorn, of unwary. The superiority of HoUow&y's wedicit"oo over others for subduing disease has been so wide, u an5.. y proved that it is only necessary to s»* the afflicted to give them a trial, and if the itt" structions folded round them be followed, 1fÇ disappointment wUl ever ensue, nor danger<>u? consequence result. In hoarseness and sore throat the Ointment should frequently bO rubbed on the neck and upper part of the ebeet; it will arrest the increasing inflammation, alW disquietude, and gradually cure. HONBSTY, — THE BEST POLICy.Fot So years a preference has been given foV'/fornivU*1* Packet Tea," and as its good quality constant secures an increased number of purchasers, it io needful to observe that genuine packets atO signed "W. H. & F. J. Horniman & C°;' Original Importers of the Pure Tea." Hornimn* AGENTS t» eviry town, 2,538 chemist*, 4"?' Local Agents are advertised in our columns day. A well-known firm recently instituted pro" oeedings in Chancery to restrain the defendant from selling packet tea in wrappers in imitatlOØ of, or ao similar to their own as to deceive tb public. The Vice-Chancellor made an restraining the defendants from any colourabl imitation of the plaintiffs' wrappers; defendaøtØ to pay oosts. *1l ABERDARE*: Printed and Published by JOSL\H THOMAS and THEOPHILUS LINES JTOSES, at the ABKBDAB TIMES OFFICE, Commercial-place, Aberdare, the County of Glamorgan. 9AIUMAY, February 10,1873. II