Newspaper extracts for Rumney

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•  From the South Wales Daily News 23rd November 1882

RUMNEY. CONCERT.—On Wednesday evening a grand concert took place at the Wesleyan Chapel, Rumney, as a farewell to Mr John Jones, the well-known vocalist at Roath, previous to his going on an American singing tour. The concert was presided over and ably conducted by Mr John Jones. The programme was a very good one. The following took part—Mr John Jones (Llew Taf), Miss N. Burridge, Miss Williams and party. Miss Burridge's songs were encored. There was a fair attendance considering the state of the weather, which was unfavourable. We must notice one particular song, "The Old Gentleman," re-arranged (Welsh words) by Mr John Jones, which was warmly received and redemanded.

• From the South Wales Daily News (Third Edition) 7th August 1897

RUMNEY. CHILDREN'S TREAT. The children of this little parish have been twice blessed this year. In addition to the successful Jubilee celebration, they were again feted on Wednesday through the generosity of Mrs Wass, Fairfield. All the school teachers and children were invited. A splendid tea was provided, and during the evening ample supplies of buns and lemonade were distributed amongst the children. After the children had dispersed, the ladies and gentlemen who had attended, including guests from Cardiff, sat down to an excellent supper.

•  From the Weekly Mail 10th June 1882

RUMNEY. SCHOOL BOARD.—At the ordinary meeting of this board, held on Tuesday night, there were present Mr. R. Travell (chairman), presiding Messrs. E. Turberville and T. Gerrish, the Rev. M. Morgan, and Mr. Westyr-Evans, clerk. Her Majesty's Inspector's report on the schools was read. It stated  "that some very desirable improvements had been made to the premises; that reading needed improvement in the upper Standards, but it was very fair on the whole; writing very fair; the first and second standards passed very well, but the fourth was defective in spelling, and that the discipline, on the whole, was satisfactory."  The master stated the examination was satisfactory, 32 having passed in reading, 23 in writing, and eighteen in arithmetic, and that several children were entitled to certificates. The amount, of grant earned was £ 37. 16s., the highest of any year since the formation of the board. The Clerk read the correspondence from the Education Department, referring, among other things, to the vacant, seat,suggesting that Mr. Case should send in his resignation to enable the board to proceed to fill up the vacancy.

•  From the Weekly Mail 25th June 1887

Rumney. Preparations for the Jubiiee were entered into with considerable enthusiasm at this place. On Saturday last the Union Jack and the stars and stripes of America were unfurled to the breeze over Rompney Castle, and when an excellent portrait of the Queen, as she appeared reviewing the troops on their return from the Crimea, was fixed on the rustic porch of the old house, the children of the neighbourhood struck up the National Anthem. On either side of the porch were medallion portraits of her Majesty, bearing the inscriptions, " God Save the Queen, who Reigns In her People's Heart," and "Long may Victoria Reign." Miss Davies, sister of the late Colonel Davies, the hostess, has been congratulated by hundreds of visitors opon the taste and the beauty of the decorations.

• From the Weekly Mail 31st July 1880

RUMNEY. POSTAL FACILITIES.—A sub post office has just been opened at this place, at the house of Mr William Morgan, Cottage row, the newly, appointed postmaster. The post town is Cardiff.

•  From the Weekly Mail 2nd August 1884

RUMNEY. ROMPNEY CASTLE HORTICULTURAL SHOW.—The third annual show will be held in the Rompney Castle Ground on the 6th of August, under the presidency of Colonel Lockwood, of Essex, Lord of the Manor of Rompney, and under the patronage of the Hon. Colonel Morgan, M.P., Mr. J. A. Rolls, M.P., and the gentry of the neighbourhood. A great many special prizes will be given this year, and a keen competition is expected to take place for that given by Mr. William Thomas, Crockherb- town, Cardiff, for the best cottage gardens in the parish of Rumney. The show was started three years ago through the instrumentality of Colonel H. H. Davies, who has been mainly instrumental in raising the necessary funds. The show has had the effect of greatly stimulating the rural cottagers' attentions to horticulture.

•  From the Monmouthshire Merlin 10th May 1862

RUMNEY. CONCERT OF SACRED MUSIC On Wednesday evening last, the Rumney Choir gave a concert of sacred music, at "Tyr-Phil," a small village about a mile from the works. The choir consisted of nearly thirty singers. The programme contained selections from the works of Handel, and the bold and expressive manner in which the choruses were rendered, did them much credit. Mr. C. C. Caird, organist of Tredegar, presided at the harmonium. A goodly company of the lovers of music attended, and were highly pleased with the entertainment.

•  From The Cardiff Times 1st May 1880

RUMNEY. THE ROMPNEY CASTLE GROUNDS. — These grounds were open on Wednesday afternoon for the reception of visitors wishing to indulge in dancing, a pastime for which a portion of the grounds have been specially designed. The weather was cold, and consequently few visitors were persuaded to leave town. On a fine day a large number of townsfolks would be certain to avail themselves of the opportunity of this kind of a stroll into the country, but unfavourable weather on the other hand is an almost certain deterrent. The racing grounds, as we have before noticed, have been laid out very carefully by Col. Davies, of the Rompney Castle, a track of rolled gravel being laid round the field, and the fittings being of a very pretty and substantial character. A string band reached the village in the afternoon, and towards evening, a little influx of additional pleasure-seekers having taken place, they soon had some work to do. A refreshment stand is situated in one corner of the field near to the dancing platform, and indeed everything has been arranged to meet the comfort of a large number of visitors.   ....(part extract).....

•  From The Cardiff Times 7th June 1879

RUMNEY. CLUB ANNIVERSARY.—The members of the Philanthropic Order held their anniversary on Tuesday, at the Rompney Castle, (the Old Pear Tree). The members met in the morning wearing the regalia, and headed by the Melingriffith brass band, marched through the village to Glanrumney Hall. On their way they called at Mr Travell's, and returned by St. Mellon's to the new lodge room, to partake of dinner.    ....(part extract).....

•  From the The Cardiff Times 4th November 1882

RUMNEY. CURIOUS. SUPPER.—The annual supper on Nos Calanganol took place at the Rompney Castle, on Tuesday evening, and was given by Colonel Davies. The meat provided for the occasion was roasted hedgehogs, which were fattened for the supper. Thirty persons partook of it, and they all considered hedgehog's flesh a rare dainty, equal to a roasted duck. A hedgehog supper is quite a novel one.

•  From The Cardiff Times 1st May 1886

RUMNEY. TREAT TO SCHOOL CHILDREN.—On Good Friday Mr and Mrs Trueil, of Rumney Court, gave their annual treat of hot cross buns to the children attending the village board school. The children, to the number of 120, marched in procession to the house, singing hymns en route

•  From the County Observer and Monmouthshire Central Advertiser…13th February 1869

RUMNEY, A parish on the border of the county, distant about three miles from Cardiff. It is in the petty sessional division of Newport, poor-law union of Cardiff, highway district of Newport, hundred of Wentlooge, and diocese of Llandaff. It comprises an area (including water) of 3375 statute acres, and contains 75 houses and 356 inhabitants. The church is a very ancient edifice, the living a vicarage in the patronage of the Dean and Chapter of Bristol, Rev. Morgan Morgan vicar. William Mark Wood, Esq., is lord of the manor, and principal landed proprietor. There is a school connected with the church. The principal farms are Penyrheol, Mardy, Church, Newton, Towbridge bach, Tytoemane, Tydy, Greenway, Ty fry, Tyinawr. Also, a river, which divides Monmouthshire from Glamorganshire.

•  From the South Wales Daily News 20th March 1879

RUMNEY. BOARD SCHOOL.—The annual examination and inspection of the above school took place on Wednesday, by Mr Waddington and Mr Maggs, Mr G. C. Williams (chairman of the board) and Mr John Henry Evans (clerk) were present. The children passed an excellent examination. Five months ago, when the present master, Mr John Rowlands took charge of the schools, the children were very backward in all the elementary subjects. The attendance has trebled.

• From the  South Wales Daily News 4th June 1883

RUMNEY. WATER SUPPLY.—This matter has been under consideration for many years. Several schemes have been proposed. The only well available to the village was walled in 50 years ago, but the water is continually polluted. A parish meeting was called bv the overseer (at the request of Mr W. P, Stephenson, (clerk to the rural sanitary committee), on Friday evening. The meeting was held in the Board Schoolroom, the Rev. Morgan Morgan, vicar, in the chair.—Mr Thos. Williams, sanitary inspector, produced his plans of the two schemes, and explained them.—The Inspector said that the water of the present well is contaminated, and most dangerous to public health the well is often used by tramps to wash their feet, and all kinds of nuisances are committed around it.—It was ultimately moved by Col. H. H. Davies, and seconded by Mr Jenkin John, that one of the two schemes submitted be adopted, and that a tank or a reservoir, containing 500 gallons, be erected in the centre of the village, the water to be conveyed thereto in pipes, and the present well to be covered over.— The motion was carried unanimously.—The site of the tank will be given free of charge by Colonel H. H. Davies. This scheme and a drinking fountain will be a boon to the people.

• From the  South Wales Daily News 29th December 1882

RUMNEY. WALKING MATCH AT ROMPNEY CASTLE.—This well-known hostelry has been during the week the centre of attraction. Its beautiful grounds and decorations were highly admired by a large number of visitors. On Wednesday a walking match of three hours took place in the pleasure grounds. The following entered for the competition :-James Sexton, scratch J. Parker, Cardiff; T. Sexton, Cardiff George Lewis, Cardiff; W. Crow, Cardiff (deaf and dumb) and W. T. Raymond, Cardiff (deaf and dumb). Four of the men had two miles start, one man two and a half miles start. Considering the dreadful state of the weather, the walking was admirable. 1st prize, James Sexton, Rumney 2nd, George Lewis. Referee.. Mr ?