... PONTYPRIDD. NEW CHURCH BELL.—The superanuated tinkle of the church bell, which has become an old familiar sound to Pontypridd church-goers and non-church-gocrs, has this week given place to a more resonant and dignified cam- panellian note. A rich peal of bells is a desideratum, and would be had at once, but for one little difficulty-nioney PETTY SESSIONS.—The usual weekly sessions were held ...

... imperial HOUSE OF COMMONS.—WEDNESDAY. The SPEAKER took the chair at twelve o'clock. Mr. WHER, LTIOLTSU, gave notice that to-morrow he would ask leave to bring in a bill for the better education of the destitute blind Sir C. AJJUERLET gave notice of his intention to ask leave to reintroduce his bill of last session for consolidating the laws relating to public health and local government in ...

... A number of personal friends, last evening, bore testi- mony to the cordial regard and deeply-rooted affection with which the life, and labours, and character of the Rev. JOHN DAVIES had inspired them. In accordance with an arrangement of a singularly felicitous and un- obtrusive nature, it was the pleasing duty of his more intimate acquaintances to present him with a testi- monial, not only ...

... TREHERBERT. EXPLOSION.—An explosion took place yesterday at the Blaenrhondda Colliery, through which five men were burnt, but fortunately not seriously. ACCIDENT.—An accident happened at Ynisfeio Col- liery on Tuesday, through which a man named Isaae Evans was considerably hurt. ...

... THE result of the contest for the North-West Riding of Yorkshire has created considerable ex- citement throughout the country. Up to a very late hour of the polling day doubts were enter- tained as to the true position of affairs, and both sides claimed a victory. But the matter has since been set at rest by a subsequent declaration, and there appears no ground for supposing that the ...

... SECOND EDITION. SOUTH WALES DAILY NEWS OFFICE, THURSDAY, 3.0 A.M. MEETING OF CONVOCATION. Convocation met yesterday for a short time and ad- journed. ATTEMPT TO SCUTTLE A STEAMBOAT. An attempt was made yesterday to scuttle a pleasure steamer lying at anchor on Loch Rea, near Athlone. THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY. At Dundee last night it was resolved to form a branch of the International Society. ...

... NEWCASTLE-EMLYN. PLOUGHING MATCH.—On Tuesday last a ploughing match took place here, and the day throughout proved most propitious. Early in the morning a fine muster of teams was on the field. -Through Mr. Jones's efforts the match was a complete success. We append the first three prizemen in each class, though other prizes were awarded:—Class first: 1. John Thomas, servant, Yet, Cenarth; 2. ...

... TENBY. TOWN COUNCIL.—A special meeting was held at the Town-hall, yesterday, at which an address of congratula- tion to Her Majesty on the recovery of the Prince of Wales, was passed unanimously. VOTE OF MONEY —The sum of t2,000 has been devoted to the payment of 'small debts by the corporation, with the consent of the Lords of the Treasury. ...

... NEWPORT. THE PROMENADE CONCERT ON BEHALF OF THE INFIR- MARY.—The result of the first promenade concert given by the band of the 94th Regiment at the Victoria-hall, is a balance to be handed over to the Infirmary of jB9 4s. CATTLE MARKET, WEDNESDAY- The market was tolerably well supplied with various kinds of stock, al- though importations from Ireland were on a limited scale. Fat cattle came ...

... PEMBROKE. THE SCHOOL BOARD AND DENOMINATIONAL EDUCA- TION.—The usual monthly meeting of this board was held on Tuesday evening. The adjourned debate upon the Bible question, from the last meeting, was then resumed, and resulted in Mr. Jones proposing, and Mr. Willing seconding, the following resolution, viz. :—That in all schools provided by the board, the Bible shall be read, and instruction ...

... centralising principle which has wrought so much mis- chief in France, stands out in bold relief; and to the in- tegrity, disinterestedness, and public spirit of our authori- ties, we must look for that success in the future, com- pared with the full fruition of which, we believe, the achievements of the past will appear tame and insigni- cant. ...

... LANTWIT MAJOR. EDUCATION MEETING.—About a year and a half ago, the 'friends of Education at this place held meetings to consider what was to be done to meet the requirements of the New Education Act. It was then seen that no school would suit the place except an unsectarian one. About a fortnight ago, another meeting was convened at the Town Hall, which was well attended by the rate- payers. ...