... ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCE. ADDRMSM TO TUK EDITOR. Ths Editor 111 not responsible for the opinions of his Correspondents THE RELIGIOUS SEIRfVICES AT THE WORKHOUSE. Sm,-I am glad that I have expressed my views un this subject, in conjunction with my friend Mr. White, in another part of to-day's paper, as I have not been invited to attend the meeting to be held in Zoar Chapel this even- ing; at ...

... TREDEGAR INTELLIGENCE. FORESTRY AT DUKESTOWN. The first anniversary of Court Foresters' Home, No. 4,110, was held at the Prince Llewellyn Inn on Monday, 28th October, when the catering of Mr. and Mrs. Rosser gave great satisfaction to the large number of members present. The geese, roast beef, and mutton, and the plum pudding were thoroughly enjoyed. The cloth having been removed P.C.R. Wall ...

... SUNDAY SCHOOL. —On Sunday last, the English Wesleyans here celebrated their Sunday-school Anniversary in St. James's Chapel, when three sermons were preached in the morning and evening by the Rev. G. Rogers and the Rev. J. C. Garlick. In the afternoon the children sang a selec- tion of melodies from Sage's Sunday-school Harmonist, with good taste the singing being conducted by Mr. John Short ...

... THE PAY DAY.—On Saturday last the usual pay jtook place, and every thing connected with it passed off gatis- factory. THE ENGINEER OF THE WORKS.—We understand that Mr. Fairnburn, from the North of England, has been ap- pointed the engineer of the works instead of Mr. Moyle, who has resigned his appointment in consequence of ill- health, and goes to the south of France. THE WATER WORKS. —This ...

... MEN AND THINGS, MEK and their circumstances are always current topics. Circumstances have often much more to do with men— their habits, their tastes, and the aspect of their cha- racter, in tho estimate of others—than the most distinct attributes of personal predilections. It is a. very sug- gestive problem, Which is tho master power ? that of the man in forming the circumstances or that of ...

... TUESDAY.—(Before J. C. Fowler, Esq., and Captain R. T. Roberts.) Affiliation Order.—David Lloyd was summoned by Eliza- beth Williams as thefather of her illegitimate child. Last court day the ccise was adjourned as the defendant wished to offer a defence. To-day he did not appear, and had been to the complainant and wished to settle the case.—An order of 2s. 6d. for the first six weeks, 2s. ...

... NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVRN, that there ] are impounded in the above Pound TWO MOUN- TAIN MARE PONIES. The owner may have them on giving the proper description and paying the usual fees and expenses, by applying to Mr. W. PHILLIPS, Glove and fthears Inn, Merthyr Tydfil. 313 ...

... WOMANHOOD SUFFRAGE. SCENE—THE PROGRESSIVE INSTITUTE. A CONVEKSAZIONE Professor Podgers. Dr. Harriet Brown. Professor Podgen.-I.et me offer you a cigar. Dr. Harriet Brown.—Thank yoa. no ;I prefer a short pipe.—(Prodoces one, and lights it. They smoke.) Prot.-What weather we have had! Dr. fa.—And what debates! Prof.—When shall we have an atmospheric reform P Dr H.—Before we get Reform in ...

... LOCAL TOPICS. One of those acts of gallantry which are occasionally per- formed, regardless of danger or praise, was rendered to an elderly woman on Tuesday week. One side of Mill-street has its rear washed by the Rhondda, an insignificant stream at most times, but somewhat dangerous and impetuous when it rises to the dimensions of a flood. There are pas- sages at certain intervals, running ...

... THE SITE OF THE FUTURE TOWN HALL. Sill,—Cannot the town be stirred up to prevent the car- rying out of the gross job so skilfully devised for the building of the Town Hall on the costly and unsuitable site near the Board of Health slaughter house? No situation in the town could well have been chosen more uutit for such a building its only charm being the sweet savour of a long law suit, with ...

... MB. DICKENS IN AMERICA. A letter from Boston of the 19th says :— The groat event in Boston to-day has been the arrival of Charles Dickens from Enrope per the steamer Cuba. Through the agency of the telegraph annonncemenfs were ma le which gave currency to the belief that the Cuba ani the distinguished novelist would arriveiuthe middle of the afternoon, and although there was no public ovation ...

... Car Our Correspondents are requested to favour us with their communications as early in the week as possible, as we are obliged, every week, to omit many commu- nications which would appear if we received them be- fore Thursday. &5T An article upon Mr. Bruce's Meeting Is crowded out by pressure of news, until next week. ...