... THE LONDON Y,'nHK1XG MEN'S COUNCIL. An address of the I^cmdon Working Men's Council to their brethren of Great Britain is published in a supple- ment of The FfrtLxial Clmrch (a monthly record of Church work) of Janusry 1. In the address the signatarie, draw especial attention to the proposals of Mr. Miall for the disestablishment and disendoivment of tlje C'hurph of England. They appeal to the ...

... THE ABERCANAIP EIMDGE. WHEN the Rev. W. GREEN did not say that land had been given for the erection of a foot-bridge across the Taft' at Abercanaid, who said it ? That somebody said it there can be no rational doubt. Two members of the School Board publicly declare that they heard the words used, and two others, we understand, heard them, though they have not publicly declared it. What, then, ...

... THE WEATHER AND THE CROPS. The Mark Lane Express says :—The averages of 1871 .mmenced at 52s. 7d., and closed at 55s. 8d., the lowest point being early in January, and the highest in June —viz. 60s., wl.cn o-d 1 weather ruled. The fluc- tuations of the y therefore, have not exceeded 7s. PJ. p?r or., and o^: .cdinc from Midsummer lias been very gradual. Th- !;oitid «>f Trade Returns not yet ...

... GELLYGAER SCHOOL BOARD. A special meeting of the above Board was held on Friday last the 2tbh ult., at the Merthyr Union. The object of tho meeting was to confer wiih Mr D. C. Richmond, one ef the charity commissioners, about the Gellygaer charities, and to take under consideration the recommendations passed at one of the meetings of the Board in reference to the chari- tieR, All the members ...

... T E S T I K O N I A. L S Bee Hive Shop, Ystrad, September, 1870. Sir,—1 willingly bear testimony to the good effects produced by your Powders upon my child while Teething. I think such a valuable medicine should become known to every mother. Make what use you think proper of this note. Mr. George, Medical Hall, Pentre. Respectfully yours, E MILES. Ystradyfodwg, July, 1870. Dear Sir,-I feel ...

... WATCH-NIGHT SERVICES IN LONDON. Although the last night of the old year was ushered in with a sharp and sudden frost, the various churches and chapels at wh[eh watch-night services were celebrated were well attended. At these devotions the sconce of, prayer prevailed until just after midipght, when the-bells broke out into joyful peals to welcome the new-born year. One reporter v ho was at St. ...

... ENGLISH MARRIAGES. M. Taine. in continuation of his notes upon England, e. s contributed to the Temps newspaper the following ob- s rvations on English marriages and married womeu :— A conversation with several Englishmen about mar- they have lived abroad, and I think them i m artial besides, their statements agree. A young English girl will not marry unless through inclination; she weaves-a ...

... (From Fun.) LEAP YEAR !—Britannia (on Horseback at a Fence):— There are some stiffish matters to clear; but I think we shall manage them! A TEASER FOR TEACHER. Governess: Q.—Yes! Well, what's the next letter!—Charlie: Venex' letter I —Governess Yes Come—make haste and tell me !— Charlie 00 tell me 1-00 turn here to teach me, me not here to teach oo ...

... It is ofQcinlly reported that his Majesty the King of Siam, infnrtherance of his known desire to pro- mote still more the amicable relations he has always held with the British Government, hn-s resolved to pay a visit of State to the Viceroy of India, and to see some of 'the British possessions in Hindost-an. His Ma- jesty left Singapore with that view on the 24th Novem- ber last. THE ...

... MR. VERNON HARCOURT ON NATIONAL EXPENDITURE. Mr. Vernon Harcourt, in his speech at Oxford, aftei commenting on the foreign policy of the Government, especially with regard to the settlement of the differences with America, quoted Mr. Blight's words :— It will be necessary for the Government, in order to entitle itself to the support of the country, that it should from session to session ...

... WITHOUT HEALTH HOW SAD. If we will abandon prejudice, and be guided by the light of experience, this expression may be soon changed to WITH HEALTH, HOW BLESSED Brand*etli's Pills are the reliance, which expel poison from the blood every time they arj; used its sum is surely made smaller a feeling of greater life is experienced, because a. weight of dead, matter has been removed, and the ways ...

... GLA MOEGANSHIEE EPIFIIANY QU\7MEii SESSIONS, 1872. VTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, tint tl'e LPIPH.W'Y QUARTER (SESSIONS. 187*2, wi'J LIE :by s-ijova-MUCNT AT the TOWN HALL, «::I Ti.?i)AY, the lGth day o* JANUARY, 1872, at ONE o'Clock in the afternoon' j fur taking into c: ti-.Mi. ration thy Report of tlw I Committee on the Management and Expenditure of | the several County Prisons, and to make such ...