... At a meeting of the Drinkfield Iron Company (Limited), establish^ on t^e co-operative principle by working men who were connected with the late strike in the iron trade, the following report was read :— Owing to the disastrous COi?- iCt in 'ron trade betwixt capital and labour which took place in the early part of last year, it occurred to a number of workmen that these colli- between masters ...

... MR. HENRY RICHARD AND THE REPRESENTATION.—The prospects of the return of Mr. Richard, as one of the two representatives accorded to this borough under the recent Reform Act, are of the most promising descrip- tion. Although he has as vet not formally declared himself a candidate, still every effort is being put for- ward to secure such a manifestation of feeling in bis favour as will induce ...

... POPULAR READINGS.—The second of the series took place on the 16th instant in the Infants' School-room. The beautiful change of weather on the day previeus gave some hopes that for once a fine evening would favour the Sirhowy readings. The dawn of Wednesday morning proved very gloomy, and towards 6 o'clock p.m. the wind and rain seemed fighting for the mastery, and this state of things ...

... insert Mr. S. Harris' letter, as it appeared in the v ya c°ntiiniporary several days ago. fsEMENTS, to secure insertion in the whole of the '-rsfb eti lKSUe> must be delivered at the office on Thursday. o.c?eni ...

... The anniversary of the Glancaiach Yeomen Benefit Society was celebrated on Saturday, at the Ffald Glancaiach Inn. The repast consisted of the choicest delicacies of the season, reflecting great credit on the abilities of the host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis. The cloth being removed, and the members bent on spending a convivial hour or two together, Mr. E. Williams, Coedcae Cottage, was ...

... The following appeared in our SECOND EDITION last week. ...

... Mr. Eyre's solicitor, Mr. J. Anderson Rose, has pub- lished aii answer to the two letters which have appeared —the one writtiii by the secretary and the other by the solicitor of the Jamaica Committee—in reference to the action brought r.gainst the Ex-Governor of Jamaica by Dr. Bruce and Mr. Alexander Phillips, for false imprison- ment during the disturbances. Air. Rose asserts that though it ...

... FRENCH WINES.—It was not the result of any improved mental or physical condition that these generous, and yet light delicate and healthful beverages were superseded by heavier and more potent drinks; and it should be regarded as an indication of increased knowledge and a more sober taste, tbnt in our own day, when brain work has necessarily to a great extent superseded constant bodily labour, ...

... t COWBUIUGE. MI. FEFIMS&Toil's PAPER.—i-A' piapbr will be read before the Cowbridge Farmers' Club, by Mr. George Boding- ton, M.R.C.V.S on Tuesday next. Subject, Plain Words upon Agricultural Associations. MICHAELMAS FAIR.—This fair, for the sale of horses, sheep, and pigs, took place on Monday last. There was an abundance of sheep, and an average supply of horses and pigs, but business was ...

... FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT AT THE COLLEGE GREEN H>.TEL. -On Tuesday morning a fatal accident occurred at the College Green Hotel, Bristol, now building. The premi- ses are in a very forward state, and about eleven o'clock, as three men, named Thomas Naish (39 years of age, of Whitehall, Saint George's), Francis Shortman (of Hanham), and Frederick Cotter (of Conduit-place, Saint Paul's), were placing a ...

... THE NEW DOCKS AT LLANELLY.—We hear that there is every prospect of these docks being shortly commenced. ACCIDENT.-On Friday John Dillon, an Irishman, while on his way as a passenger from Liverpool to Cardiff by the barque Catherina, fell from the deck into the hold, injuring his skull to no inconsiderable extent. THE BOUNDARY COMMISSIONERS AT BRISTOL.—On Friday the Boundary Commissioners sat ...

... Guildford is one of the boroughs which has been placed in Schedule A of the Reform Act, and in future it will return only one member to Parliament. Both parties are already actively endeavouring to secure the return of their man, and it is difficult to say whether Mr. Onslow or Mr. Garth will be ousted from the representation. The* former hon. member has issued an address asking for perfect ...