A narrow victory. Cilfynydd W.R. Davies took the place of Henry Lewis, who did not seek re-election after one term. Davies was chosen as a candidate after a public meeting of local Liberals where both candidates agreed to abide by the vote. Coedffranc Coity Cowbridge Cwmavon Two Liberals, a sitting alderman and sitting councillor, opposed each other. Cyfarthfa Thomas Thomas recaptured the seat he lost three years previously. Cymmer Dinas Powys Dowlais Dulais Valley Ferndale David Thomas JP, who had ousted fellow Liberal Morgan Williams in 1895, did not seek re-election due to ill-health leading to a contrast between the Rev Silas Charles, Congregational Minister and Thomas Samuel, grocer. Gadlys Garw Valley Gellifaelog Gelligaer Gower Kibbor Llandaff Llandeilo Talybont Llansamlet Llantrisant Llwydcoed Llwynypia and Clydach Lougher and Penderry Maesteg The same two candidates had faced each other in 1895. On that occasion, Barrow had won and was elected as alderman for a three-year period. Jenkin Jones was then returned at a by-election. Margam Merthyr Town Merthyr Vale Morriston Mountain Ash Neath (North) Neath (South) At the previous election, Trick had stood as a Conservative. Newcastle Ogmore Ogmore Valley Oystermouth Penarth North Penarth South Penrhiwceiber Pentre Morris appears to have defected to the Unionists, leading to his defeat. This was considered to be the most significant contest in the valley but, owing to the support of colliery officials and leading tradesmen for the winning candidate, Elias Henry Davies, it was clear that Morris and been defeated before the close of the poll. Davies was an active Congregationalist, freemason and president of the Rhondda Cymmrodorion. Penydarren Pontardawe Plymouth Pontlottyn Although a Liberal gain, the shock was the defeat of Alderman Aaron Davies. Pontypridd Porth and Penygraig Resolven Sketty A repeat of the contest in 1895, with the same result. Swansea Valley Boundary Change Treforest James Roberts had won the seat at a by-election following the death of the previous member, David Leyshon. His defeat was greeted with surprise by a crowd said to number 4,000 who had gathered to hear the result. Roberts said he was glad to think that he had been the means of overthrowing a member of a 'Pontypridd clique'. Treherbert Treorchy Trealaw and Tonypandy Tylorstown and Ynyshir Ystalyfera Ystrad Election of aldermen In addition to the 66 councillors the council consisted of 22 county aldermen. Aldermen were elected by the council, and served a six-year term. Following the