The Cardiff Times

POLICE AND SAMPLES. WATCH COMMITTEE'S DECISION. At a meetingpf the Cardiff Watch Committee held on Wednesday, the Lord Mayor presiding, a letter was read from the Health Committee asking that the police should be appointed inspectors under the Food and Drugs Act in order to procure samples under the Act and to deal therewith. Couacillor Chappell, who attended as a mem- ber of the Health Committee, said that unless the constables were appointed under the Act they could not take samples. It was not intended to place the responsibility of adminis- tering the Act upon the shoulders of the-police. ,The Head Constable said that if the force was appointed egch constable must be individually appointed to do the work. Councillor Morgan Thomas suggested that they should appoint two constables to do the work, for be would be glad to sete the Watch Committee assisting the Health Committee in the matter. On the previous day he had un- ravelled a grave neglect on the part of the Health Department. In the Glamorgan County the police did this work, and this gave great as- sistance to the Health Department The Head Constable said be had for years an inspector under the Food and Drugs Act, and he knew it was an extremely intricate matter to administer those Acts. He saw no reason why the Act could not be properly and success- fully carried out by the Health Department. for his men had not the time to administer it. Besides, they required men spec ally selected and well educated to properly and carefully ad- minister the Act. He would be delighted to upervise any men appointed, but he held it was wrong in principle to appoint the police. Councillor Chappell said it was not the inten- tion or the desire of the Health Committee to saddle the police with the responsibility of ad- ministering the Act, but. they were anxious to get their assistance. They were at present in a most serious position, for they had only c ne man appointed to do the work. They might not .want the assistance of the police only on one or two occasions during the year, and in the inter- est of the public generally he hoped something might be done to see that they were protected. It would be of no use to appoint one or wo men, for then they would be known, whereas if all were appointed the bead constable might select certain men at certain times to do the work. The Head Constable If you want the work efficiently done it must be left to one depart- ment. otherwise one will blame the other. Councillor J. T. Richards moved that the recommendations of the Health Committee be not adopted. He thought the police had plenty of work to do. and that the Health Committee ought to have plain clothes men to do this kind of work. Councillor Walter Thomas agreed, and hoped the Health Committee would face the difficulty in a proper way and appoint sufficient in- spectors to can y out the work. This was eventually agreed to.

WEDDING AT CEFN COED. Mr J. Harper and Miss Ethel M, L Jones. Considerable interest centred in the man!. age, which took place at St John's Church. Cefn Coed. on Wednesday, of Miss Ethel Mary Louise Jones (eldest daughter of the late Air T. J. Jones and Mrs Jones. Oilsanws, CAn Coed), and Mr John Harper, Cairn Lee, Aber- deen The bride's family are well-known in the neighbourhood, and the popularity they enjoy was indicated by the festive air the village wore yesterday and the numerous appropriate mottoes displayed on the way to the church. The edifice was prettily decorated, and there was a large congregation to witness the ceremony, which was performed by the rector, Rev. John Davies, and the Rev. E. Jenkins Davies, assisted by Rev. T. C Richards, rector of Talyllyn, and the liev. D H. Picton. The wedding music was played by Miss Mann. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr Trevor S. Joue.t, Radyc- She was attended by four bridesmaids, Misses Florence A. Jones and Olive M. Jones (sisters), Miss Agnes-Davidson (niece of the bridegroom), and Miss MabetLeigh (niece of the bride). The best man was Mr A. K. Baylor. London. The bride's dress was of ivory duchesse satin, trimmed with Brussels ince and silver, with a train of silver tissue and ehiffon she wore a wreath of orange blossom and white heather, with aveil, and carried a shower bouquet of lilies of the valley, white rose-i, and white heather as au ornament." site wore a diamond, raby, and sapphire btitterlly, the gift of the isridegroom. The bridesmaids' dresses were of champagne ninon de soie, with sashes and trimmings of vere roses. They carried bouquets of pink roses and lilies of the valley, and wore brown picture hats with sbadfcd bruwn and pink feathers. They wore min-atures of the bride's ornament,, set in pearls, with gold chains, the gifts of the bride- groom.- The bride's mother wore a black silk dress trimmed with Venetian lace, and a black honnpt with white tulle and aigrette. Af-er the ceremony a reception was held at Cilsan ws, and later in the day Mr and Mrs Harper left for their honeymoon, which will be spent in London and on the Hiviera.

MAN WITH TWO WIVES. Husband Hardly Knew Why." At the Old Bailey on Wednesday, before the Recorder, Ernest Rohert James Wateman, aged 27 years, a labourer, pleaded guilty to fefoniously marrying Florence Alice Roberts, his wile being alive. The woman Roberts said she met the prisoner in Richmond, where she was in service, and after a twelvemonths' courtship they were married on October 20th, 1906, at a registry office. She remained in service after going through the form of marriage. Whilst they were walking out together she had been told that the prisoner was a married man, but she did not believe it. She did not wish to have anything to do with the present case,, but she was forced to come forward. A poiiee-scrgeant stated that after the second marriage prisoner continued to live with his first wife. He would go home at 5.3D and at 7.30 he would meet the woman Roberts at Richmond. The prisoner alleged that Roberts knew he was married. His legal wife also knew that he had committed bigamy. The Recorder Why did you commit bigamy? Prisoner: I hardly know myself. Sentence of six months' imprisonment was passed, the Recorder stating that he was not satisfied with all the woman Roberts had said.

RODNEYING ABOUT MERTHYR. At Abercvnon on Wednesday J. Mochyn was summoned for deserting his wife. Complainant said that her husband, who was a tinman, earned £ 2 a week when he was sober, which was rarely the case. He left her five weeks ago, and had been Kodneying abcut Merth'yr ever since. Defendant said that he had been a tee- totaller for three months. Complainant Oh, no not for thrac days, neither. Stipendiary But you have not seen him for five weeks. You know probably that is why he looks so well to-day. (Laughter.) An order to pay 13s, a week towards the maintenance of his wife and three children was made.

SENSATIONAL AFFAIR! LIFE-LONG SUFFERER AT LUTON SUDDENLY RECOVERS HER HEALTH. MOTHER SEIGEL'S SYRUP, THE WONDER-WORKER. TRIUMPHS OVER DISEASE. After long years of suffering—from very childhood, in fact—Mrs Mardlc is now a bright and happy young wife. thanks to Mother Seigel's Syrup. She resides at Lower Wood- side, near Luton. and there. on May 4th. 1906. she described how this great medicine cured her of biliousness when alt else had failed. Only thtfse who have actuallv experienced the horrors of thai qroel disease can realise what suffering Mrs Mardle endured. The torturing headaches, the dizzy reeling sensation, the awful strain of vomiting—these must be felt to be understood. T had suffered from biliousness from my childhood." says Mrs'Mardlc. and never could get rid ot it entirely. Some time ago I bad a very bad attack. I felt terribly weak and run down, and there was a constant pain at, my chest and in my back. I was so dizzy at. time that, 1-could hardly stand, and was often on the point of fainting. At night I used to wake up feeling oh, so siel-, and when I had thrown up all that was on my stomach I was in 9. 8tateof collapse, whilst my head throbbed as though it would hurst. I was dreadfully constipated and could get. no relief for this at all. I kept-trying one thing and another, get- ting no better, till at-last I began taking Mother Sergei's Syrup. Then I improved, and in a sur- prisingly short time was completely cured." Mother Seigel's Syrup has cured thousands upon thousands of such cases as this, here at home. and in all parts of the World. Try it if you have stomach troubles. The 2s 6d bottle contair-s three times as much at the 1s lid size.

STILL GOING. ,1fi<o. John Bull Tbey fcold me I was going Well, if figures can be used asillnstratious, I avi, going, and going stronger than ever. (fártoo by F. C. Gould. Published byarrangomont with ttio Wastminater Gazatte."

I.. Late Sir E. J. Reed, K.C.B- PROPOSED MEMORIAL. • TO TITOR. Sir,—I beg to transmit to you the enclosed copy of a letter which I have received from Mr Thomas Andrews, J.P., of Cardiff, from which you will observe that there is a proposal put forth to establish a, permanent memorial to the late Sir E. J. Reed. I hardly think it'neces3ary to say that I am in entire accord with this proposal in fact, the idea has been maturing in my mind for some time. That a memorial should be established jn this city in honour of one whose untiring efforts on her behalf cannot be readily appraised, must surely take the form of a general conviction. It is therefore my intention to make arrange- ments to carry out this laudable proposal by convening a public meeting to be held at the Old Town Hall on Wednesday, the 23rd inst., at 8 o'clock in the evening Having in view the fact that you fxdly realise what a stupendous amount of good work the deceased member did for the city and port of Cardiff, I feel Qure that you will be only too eager and willing to render journalistic aid in my efforts to successfully establish the pro- jected memorial.—I am, &c.. W. S. CROS8MAN. Lord Mayor. City Hall, Cardiff, January 8th. Cardiff, January 7th, 1907. My dear Lord Mayor,-As one of the per- sonal friends of the late member for Cardiff, will vou permit me to offer you and also the whole of the members of tiie City Council my best thanks for the unanimous vote of condolence so spontaneously and generously given 1 have been very deeply impressed with the overwhelmng testimony of the English Press to Sir Edward Reed's great ability, sincerity, and long and unparalleled services to the town which he served so well. and more especially by the various articles in the two leading Cardiff morning papers, which bo;h rose to the occasion in a most. gracious and handsome ma nner, that I wish my dear otd.friend could have been conscious ot the kiud sentiments ex- pressed therein r He was all Englishman, true 'to his King and Empire, and íully, loved and trusted the people: a stalwart fighter who /alwajs foueht fairly and well, and iu my esti- mation he shone much more in his defeat than in victory. A strenuous worker from boy- hood, and strange to say he performed some of his best work after ha was 70 years of age, to wit, the Triumph and Swiftsure, and after- wards practically died in harness. I s:w him a few weeks before he died. He waa then quite cheery, and told me a story, and with a strong assurance of having no. fear for the future. How little I 1 hen thought it would 1>3 the last time I should see him, and it is a great grief to me to think I shall see his dear face no more. During the mayoralty of Mr Alderman Edward Thomas, at a dinner given by that gentleman, Sir Edward Reed, rerlying to a toast, expressed his great love and indebted- ness to the people of Cardiff, and also expressed the hope that he would be buried at Cardiff amongst his many friends—but unfortunately this did not take place. Now, my dear Lcrd Mayor, I am anxious that some permanent memorial of Sir Edward should be handed down to posterity. Can you see your way to call a public meeting and in- augurate a shilling subscription fund towards, say, a bust and tablet with a suitable inscrip- tion thereon, io be placed in the New City Hall ? As vou, my Lord Mayor, by our high office are quite out of the arena of party politic*, I u should like the memorial to be strictly non- political, and that the spirit displayed by the South,Wales Daily News and Western Mail should be adopted, and the man and his work only remembered and handed down to generations unborn. There would be no difficulty in obtaining the necessary funds. Personally, I would much prefer ten thousand shillings from ten thousand people than the same amount from one man. A thousand apologies for thelength of this lettei. How difficult it is to say just what I want to express, and yet not say a word too much. Allow me to offer you my sincere congratula- tions upon the high honour you have attained as the first Labour Lord Mayor of Cardiff, and I have no doubt you bad a great admirafcjon for the late member, who, from a humble posi- tion in Sheerness Dockyard, became famous as a great naval architect.—Believe me, my Lord Mayor, to remain your obedient servant, (Signed) Thomas AndreVs. P.S.—I herewith append one of Sir Edward's favourite verses, which may interest yon. Long my imprisoned spirit lay Fast bound in sin and nature's night; Thioc eye diffused a quickening ray. I woke, the dungeon flamed with light; My chains fell off, my heart was free, I rose, went forth, and follbwed Thee.

THE GLADSTONE MEMORIAL The new hpstelof residence which has been added to t-hest. Deiniol LibraCry at Hawarden shown on the right of the sketch, marks 1), e completion of the great scheme ouflined by Mr Gladstone. In 1895, Mr Gladstone s.ated that the object wan the effective promotion of Divine learning" In 1898 the Committee formed for the National Memorial to Mr Glad- stone allocated £ 10Ai0 for the housing of the books, and in 1899 Mrs Gladstone cut the fifrst sod, and the Duke of Wcstariinster laid the foundation stone of St. Deiaiol's Library. On I St. Demiol's Library. October 4t,h, 1302, the library was formally opened, and in 1904 Mr Gladstone's sons and daughters undertook the erectton of the resi- dence now just completed. The whole scheme has cost V-0,00,0 Mr Gladstone himself ex- pended £ 40.000 of thisamount. Therearesome 37,000 volumes housed in the Library prqper. The hostel will provide accomodation for 20 students, together with quarters for the two wardens and the necessary domestic staff. Board and lodging will be provided for clergy- men and students at the rate of 27s 6d. per week.

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RHONODA EVENING SCHOOLS. Prize Distribution. A Rhondda Student's Distinction. There was a large attendance at the annaal distribution of prizes to the students attending the Rhondda evening schools and technical classes, which took place on Tuesday evening at the Workmen's Hall, Ton Peiitre, under the presidency of Mr W. P. Nicholas, clerk to the Rhondda District Council. In the unavoidable abseDoe of Mr T. Hurry Riches, Cardiff, the prizes were distributed by Mrs W. D. Wight. Rhondda Rise. Th" Chairman, in his opening address, re- ferred to the great successes which had bePI1 achieved by the scholars attending the classes, in addition to the interest which had been taken in the classes by the Evening Schools Central Committee of the Rhondda Education Committee. There was now evidence that a considerable amount of evidence was being taken by the people outsido who hitherto had not shown the interest which one could have expected in these classes. Mr W. D. Wight, chairman of the Rhondda Council, in expressing regret at the absence of Mr Riches, through illness, remarked that no one in South Wales had done so much for technical education as that gentleman. (Applause.) Mr T. W Berry, Director to the Rhondda Education Committee, submitted a report, which showed that during the session 1905-6 34 evening continuation schools were in operation with an average ai tendance of 3.709. On the technical side SO classes were provided. 15 in science and art subjects and a further number in com- mercial, artisan and domestic subjects with an average attendance of 2,000. At the present time about 6.000 pupils were attending the evening continuation schools. the staff includ- ing 140 teachers. The regularity of attendance too was very creditable as 71 per cent- of the possible attendances had been made. Prizes had been awarded by Miss Ada Jones in Ynyshii* schools for regularity in attendance, Mr W. J. Thomas. J.P.» Ynyshir. for proficiency in min- ing, Messrs Llewellyn and Cubitt for machine construction, Mr T. Griffiths, J.P., Porth. and Sir Wm. Thomas Lewis, Bart, had instructed his manager of the Lewis Merthyr. Collieries to promote a student as a reward of his industry. This support from employers of labour was in. valuable, not for its intrinsic value only, but for the encouragement it implied. Jt was hoped next year to further develop the uselul- ness of the-;c classes by catering for the special needs of shop-assistants.. Musical i Lems were contributed by the Treorky Royal Male Voice Party, under the eonductorship of Mr William Thomas, and by Miss Tilly, Thomas, Ton Pentre, on the violin. Special prizes were awarded to the following: Board of Education. King's Prize, a two- guinea set of mathematical instruments, to Mr Thomas Davies. of Treherbert. Mr W. P. Nicholas's first prize in mining. certificates and cheque for 10 guineas, to Mr Thomas Davies, Treherbert. Science prize, presented by Mr Nicholas, certificate and cheque for £ 3 3s to oach of the following :—Gwilym Morgan, Pentre, and Miss Jennet Davies, Pent re, chemistry. Commercial prize, presented by Mr Nicholas, a certificate and 1,3 3s to each of the following Mr Edgar Hussy Williams. Ferndale, precis writing and bookkeeping, and Mr Albert Jones, Porth, bookkeeping. In domestic science, prize of ±3 3s and cer- tificate presented by Mr W. r. Nicholas to Miss J. Davies, of Ferndale, needlework and cookery. T, Other prizes offered by Messrs Llewellyn and Cubitt, Mr T. Griffiths, J.P., and Miss Ada Jones will be distributed at the classes. UR THOMAS DAVIES. (Photo, by William Morgan, Treherbert.) A Successful Mining Student. Mr Thomas Davies, of Treherbert, who has taken the first prize offered by Mr W. P. Nicholas, chairman of the Rhondda. Central Evening School Committee, for exceptional merit and industry in the mining classes, has this session obtained a first class in stage three in mining, and he is bracketed first with one other in the, United Kingdom, obtaining the King's prize, of which only two are given on this third stage. This is an-excellent achieve- ment for one who commenced working at the colliery as a doorboy. In addition, he has during the same session obtained a first class in theoretical chemistry, a first class in prac- tical inorganic chemistry, and a first class in theoreical mechanics—all Board of Education results. Mr Davies, who is now 19 years of age, was educated at the Treherbert Council School, and on leaving the day school to work under- ground he joined the Evening Continuation School for one session, proceeding in 1902 as a member of the technical classes. At the end of his first session Mr Davies secured a first class in steam, first class in geology, and a first class in mining at the Government examinations, as well as obtaining the first-, place in the county of Glamorgan in mining. In his second session he obtained a first class advanced in mining, a first class in stage I. mathematics at the Board of Education examinations, and also the first place in the county in surveying and the third place in practical mathematics, and the second place in the county in geology, with a first class, gaining also the local committee's prize in mining and a second stage in mining (Board of Education). This brings us to the last ses- sion already mentioned. Such results as these arc surely an excellent testimony to the splen- did work that-is being doije at these classes.

THE EXCITEMKNT, LATE Houits, and good things of the festive season soon upset a child. Biliousness and indigestion occur, with stomach pains, feverishness,and headache. In such case let the Utile one have adose of California Syrup of Figs, Nature's pleasant. laxatite," which will quickly,' diopi-I all the distressing symptoms and make the ailing child bright and happy again. o,.¡ f? I

HAULIERS' RATES OF PAY. The Wyndham Deadlock. A meeting of the Hauliers' Joint Sub -com- mittee was held at Cardiff on Wednesday, Mr Hann presiding on the owners' side, and Mr Evan Thomas on the workmen's. The meeting was generally taken up with a discussion of the ¡ rates paid to the night hauliers at some of Messrs Cory Bros.' collieries in the Rhondda No. 1 district. It was eventually agreed that the men should receive 3a lOld per shift and per- centages. Previously the night hauliers at this colliery were paid 3s 14d a shift, with a turn a week, but the turn was supposed to be paid for dooring, and if time was lost it was stopped. The position at the Wyndbam Colliery Ogmore Vale, which is owned by Messrs Cory Bros., and where a strike is now in progress, was discussed at some length, and Mr Whvte, representing Messrs Cory Bros was present. Mr Hann contended that Mr Whyte was justified in maintaining that the recent award entered into at this colliery set- tling a new rate tor the hauliers was only bind- ing during the ownership of Messrs North's Navigation Collieries, Limited, and that Messrs Cory Bros. were not in any way tied by the agreement. The workmen's representatives. on the other hand, contended that even if it was only a temporary arrangement it was arrived at in accordance with the terms of the general hauliers' agree- ment, and no other arrangement was possible. The workmen's representatives also pointed out that the refusal of Messrs Cory Bros. to recognise the award which had been made with Messrs North's Navigation Col- lieries, Ltd., was responsible for the present deadlock at the colliery. In spite of a lengthy discussion, no settlement was arrived at, and ,e the workmen's representatives are now endea- vouring to get a joint meeting of the Concilia- tion Board to discuss the question. The claims o[ the riders to the reconstruction of their present rates of pay were discussed. but the meeting failed to arrive at a settlement, and a further meeting is being atranged for Wednesday next, when the matter will be gone into again.

PANTEG COUNCIL CHAIRMAN. Reasons Why He Resigns. Lieutenant-Colonel D. E. Williams presided at the monthly meeting of Panteg Urban District Council on Tuesday evening. A letter was read from the chairman (Mr A. A. Wil liams, J.F.N) adhering to a statement made in a communication to the Council at their last meeting, that in view of the threatened action by the Council against the Pontypool Gas and Water Company (of which company he was a director) lie felt-compelled to resign his position as chairman, otherwise his actions might be questioned. He appreciated the kindness of the Council in asking him to continue in office. Mr Williams added that he had served his generation for 44 years on the Council, and now that he had attained the age of 74 he felt it, was his duty to resign. The term ending in March would be his last on the Council. The meeting decided to accept the resignation. The report of the joint committee of the Councils of Panteg, Pontypool, and Aber- sychan appointed to consider the question of the purchase of the Pontypool gas and water undertaking intimated that the company did not desire to sell, and that a deputation had been appointed to wait on th& directorp with the view of inducing them to soU. The com- mittee stated they had decided to engage the services of an acccounl ant, and gas expert to report on the condition of the company's gas undertaking. Alderman David Jones inquired if it was the intention of the committee to acquire the undertaking of the Abersychan Gas Company. The Chairman replied that if the Pontypool Gas and Water Company was purchased the committee would probably buy out the Abersychan Company. The Pontypool Company had not stated they would not sell, but that they did not want to sell. The report was adopted.

LLANELLY MARKET SCENE. A Hostile Crowd. At Llanelly Police Court on Wednesday D. Jenkin Jones, Caroline-street, Seaside, was summoned for being drunk and disorderly in Market-street on December 29th, and there were also two summonses against him for assaulting P.C.s Hopkins and Evans. There were summonses against Samuel Jones, St. David's-row, and John Jones, Caroline-street, for obstiucting the police on the same occasion. Mr T. R. Ludford appeared on behalf of the defendants. P.C. Hop- kins said he saw Jenkins Jones in the company, of the two other defendants in Market-street very drunk. Witness requested him to go away and was sworn at for his pains. Defendant was taken away by his; friends, but he still continued his disorderly conduct, and eventually witness with the assistahoe of P C. Evans had to take him into custody. Defend- ant said it would take six policemen to run him in and in the struggle that ensued the two other defendants tried to rescue him. This took place in the market and a large crowd gathered, which became very demonstrative. Other policemen arrived on the scene, and, exhausted by his struggles Jones fainted. By this time the crowd had become very hostile, and,Inspec- tor Rogers and about a dozen officers had the greatest difficuty in keeping- them back. De- fendant ivas at last conveyed to the Police Station and placed in. the kitchen, where he continued his violence, kicking chairs and tables about for two hours before he dropped off to sleep. The Bench fined Jeukin Jones 15s for being drunk and disorderly, and £1 for the assault. They fined Samuel Jones and W. J. Jones 15s each. The case of Jane Davies was adjourned.

BEDWELLTY GUARDIANS' LUNCHEON. Local Government Board Ask for Details. At a meeting of Bedwellty Board of Guar- diaus on Wednesday at Tredegar, Mr E. J. W,iii&Ms presiding, a letter was received from the Local Government Board asking for the observations of the Guardians on the question asked by Mr T. Richards. M.P., in the House of Commons relative to beer consumed by the Guardians with their luncheon on board days. The letter was considered in private, and no I official report of the decision was communicated to the Press. The Local Government Board's order authorising the appointment of a general relieving officer and collector was read, and 7 rgo Mr Francis Evans, Aberbargoed, was appointed to that position. County Council sanction of the division of the Bedwellty portion of the Union into wards for election purposes was notified by the clerk.

SMALLPOX AT NEWPORT. No Catise for Alarm." Speaking at the Newport Corporation meet- ing on Tuesday, M'r Clifford Phillips, chairman of the Sanitary Committee, said theyhad no doubt seen in the Press that there was smallpox at Newport. He could assure them that there was no cause for alarm, and that the medical officer and his staff were coping with the posi- tion.

RIVAL FAIRS. THE LLANGYFELACH 'LITIGATION. Plaintiff and the Damages. At Swansea County Caurt on Wednesday (before Judge Bryn Roberts) an action arose out of the litigation that ensued owing to a rival fair at Pwll Cwm being set up to the ancient fair of Llangyfelach. As a result of that litigation an injunction was obtained against the owner of the PwJl Cwm Fair. and even- tually £lO damages were awarded the plain- tiffs. The plaintiffs in that action were the Rev. Owen Thomas, of Cwmduglais, formerly curate of Penllergaer, the owner of the fair, and Thomas John Evans, of Upper Clase Farm, Llangyfelach, the licensee of the Plough and Harrow Inn, Llangyfelach, and the tenant of the ground on which the Llangyfelach Fair Was held. Mr Evans now sued the Rev. Mr Thomas for S,70, his share of the damages so obtained. Mr Meager (instructed by Mr Edward Harries) appeared for the plain- tiff, and Mr Lleuler Thomas (instructed by Mr Arthur James) for the defendant. Mr Meager reviewed the facts for the plaintiff and the litigation in which the present plaintiff and defendant were joint plaintiffs when they ob- tained damages amounting to X150 against a Mr Charles Hunt, the owner of the rival Pwll Cwm Fair, in consequenco of his action in disturbing the older fair: Plaintiff, it was claimed, was separatelv awarded £ 70 damages, but the mobey was paid to Mr Thomas, who refused to hand it over to Evans. Mr Lleufer Thomas, for the defence, put Mr Arthur James, defendant's solicitor. into the bor, who soole to the" disturbance of the Llangyfelach fair, and said in consequence the Plough and Harrow Inn, which had previously been let, at jE80 a year, was let to the present plaintiff for 450 a year, the sole ground for the reduction being that for the time the fair had been practically killed by its young rival. Sub- sequently a talk took place between him and plaintiff as to the possibility of getting the fair ck. Letters were written threatening Mr Hunt with proceedings, but no notice was taken, and plaintiff then asked if it were not possible that some action could be taken. Plaintiff said, I donJt think I can get much damages out of it, but if Mr Thomas likes to go on with an action and absolve me from any liability as to costs, I would not mind join.ng him, and be can have my damages if I get any." The result was witness and defendant went to Llangyfelach and saw plaintiff. and Mr Thomas agreed- to proceed against Hunt in the joint names of himsctf and Evans, it being distinctly understood that plaintiff should not be liable for any share of the cosls whether the action was won or lost, and that on the other hand he should not participate in any damages that might result inm the joint action, he being content with tli9 lower rent and the increased revenue he would derive from the return of the fair. In the course of a long cross-examination witness said he kept no diary, but he was able to get his dates from the call book, and to make up his bills from his minute book, which was made up every week or at the most every month. He did not regard Evans as his client but simply as co-plaintiff. Tt'e hearing was adjourned till the next sitting of the Court.

OGMORE VALE LIGHT & WATER. District Council's Scheme. The Ogmore and Garw Council are promoting a Bill in Parliament for powers to acquire the electric l ght works and the water works m the Ogmore Valley. The Council convened an in- iormal meeting of ratepayers at Nantymoel on Wednesday night to explain the position. Mr Jacob Edwards, chairman of the Council. presided, and was supported by a number of the councillors- Mr D. T. Williams, the deputy-clerk, said the Council considered the public light and water should be under the control of the local authority. Doubts had been expressed to the advisability of constructing reservoirs in a colliery district The Council had called in as expert a mining engineer, who had advised'that there was no risjc in the Ogmore Valley. Councillor J. W. Job alleged that the Coun- cil, although the chief customers of the electric light company, were charged the highest rate, the charge to them being equivalent to 6d per unit, whereas in other parte of the country it was usual to charge a lower rate for public than for private lighting. Two experts had valued the electric lighting concern, and advised the Council to purchase. The Council bad offered more than the sum advised by the valuers, and this had been rcfused. The Council hoped by purchasing the works to save L300 a year in public lignting alone. As to the water works the,experts advised the Council to purchase.the present time being opportune, and they hoped if they did acquire the water works to make improvements. Councillors Evan Griffiths. Jenkin-Williams, and G. Capniff supported the scheme, the last- named also speaking strongly in favour of the construction of a bridge at ross the valley at Gilfach Goch. which is also provided for in the Parliamentary Bill now being promoted. Mr Geoige Adams, the secretary of the Electric Light and Water Company, proceeded to rebut some of the statements made, but was called -to order, and was told that only ques tions could be allowed, but he proceeded to argue tha matter amidst some cheering and interruptions. It was evident that the munici- palisers were present in strong numbers, and matters were for a time lively, but eventually the meeting was brought to an orderly close; A statutory meeting of the ratepayers will be held in about a week, at which a formal reso- lution supporting the Bill will be submitted, and it will be in the power of the ratepayers to demand a ballot if they desire it.

LLANSAMLET MAN'S DEATH. Search Parties Out All Night. Early on Wednesday the body of David Roberts, a retired collier, 70 years of age, was found face downwards in a brook which runs near his house, Springbank, Lonlas, Llan- samlet. Deceased was last seen alive at 5 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon at Bircbgrove. An he did not return home at night Llansamlet and other workmen formed themselves into search parties, which were out all night scouring the countryside. DeceaseA met w.th an accident at Cwrt-y-bettws Colliery about 12 months ago He had recovered, with the exception of suffering extreme depression of spirits.. It transpired that he fell from a bank 30ft high into the water. sustaining a fracture of the skull. ——■

CARDIFF CONTRACTOR. Accident to Mr W. Turner. Shortly before noon on Wednesday, Mr Wm. Turner, a member of the firm of Messrs E. Turner and Sons, was in Park place, superin- tending the works ab the feeder in connection with the approach to the Cathays Park, when a chain slipped and struck him, inflicting an injury to the stomach. Dr. Morgan Williams, of Park-place, was quickly on the spot, and after temporarily attending to the injuries accompanied Mr Turner to his home on lan, where he is now making satisfactory pro- cress.

CHIEF SURGEONS HIP. e- Dr. Buist's Grievances. COMPLAINS OF HEAD CONSTABLE From 11.30 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Wednes- day Dr. Buist, the police surgeon for the central district of Cardiff, paced the spacious corridors of the Cardiff City Hall, waiting for a call before the Watch Committee, which, sitting in an adjacent room, had a heavy agenda of business before it. Dr. Buist, it appears, had written to the Lord Mayor asking permission to attend the committee in support, it was under- stood, of some complaints he had to make as to the attitude of the head constable towards him. At 2 o'clock some members of the committee, tired out with the morning's work, suggested to the Lord Mayor, who presided, that the remaining business be adjourned. This brought from Councillor Morgan Thomas a reminder that Dr. Buist was still outside waaing to be called in. "But." -] asked Councillor J. T. Richards, has Dr. Buist had permission to attend hp re ?" The Lord Mayor answered that he had. Councillor Morgan Thomas—as several mem- hers seemed on the point of leaving-suggested that if Dr. Buist had a statement ready written, he might hand it in to the committee, and then the head constable, if he judged there was anything in it calling for a reply from him, might prepare a counter-statement, and the whole thing might be gone into at the next meeting. Councillor J. T. F-ichards Councillor Morg.n Thomas seems to klbw what complaints there are. but I don't knsw. ) Letter from Dr. Buist. The Deputy Town Clerk (Mr Cecil Brown) then read the following letter which the Lord Mayor had received from Dr. Buist:— 13, Windsor-place. Cardiff, Dec. 15,1903. ) Dear Lord Mayor,—You have, no doubt, seen my letter in yesterday's papers with reference to the statement made by the head constable at the Watch Committee. It was a matter of great regret to me that I should have had to take that course, but you will have observed that I have carefully refrained from offering any comment or dis. cussing the action of the committee. If the figures were as stated by the chief constable I should have been liable tu prosecution at the hands of the Income Tax Commissioners. When, therefore, I requested the head constable in polite terms to publicly correct the mistake he should have had the courtesy to l-ave done me at least an act of simple justice. I am sorry to say that this is not the first time that he has made statements which were inaccurate and prejudicial to my interests. On September 11 I addressed a letter to the committee asking them to consider a letter I had sent them a year previously. which had not been acknowledged. I also stated that I had certain matters of com- plaint which I desired to lay before them, and I asked that I might be allowed to attend the next meeting of the committee. I accordingly attended the Town Hall on September 26, prepared to explain my grounds of complaint. I waited outside tho meeting, but was not called in. The following day I received from the town clerk a letter dealing with the first part of my letter, but making no reference to my complaints or my request to attend the meeting. I may at once state that my com- plaints were against the head constable, and I was in a position to prove several acts of injustice that he had done me. When I found that my request was ignored I con- sidered what tha effect would be of my re- fraining from taking any further action. I recognised that in the eyes of the public I might appear ridiculous, that I was grasping in trying to get additional emoluments, that I had been over-hasty in trying to get the appointment, and that I was suffering from an imaginary grievance. I reflected likewise that in one particular I had already suffered a pecuniary loss which, unless I moved in the matter, would be a permanent one. At j the meeting of the committee the scheme of j the head constable was defeated, and, al- though this did not right my wrongs, I deter- mined, for the sake of peace and to avoid a public scandal, to blot out the past and sub mit to the consequences of being misunder- stood in what I had done. But this last act of the head constable is "the last straw, and I cannot any longer allow the matter to stand where it is. It is with the greatest regret, therefore, that I must, ask you to allow me to appear before the committee before any further steps are taken in the appointment of a chief sur. geon, when I can state my side of the ques- tion and have an opportunity of publicly substantiating my charges against the head constable. As an old friend and colleague, I am sure that you will assist me in getting justice, although I can quite understand it will be as unpleasant for you as it is for me. Befo: e you take any steps in the mat.teell shall be glad to see you on the subject, if will tell me what time is convenient for you. f —I remain, &c.p J. J. Bftist. Councillor J. T. Richards It is a very roving sort of complaint. Does he wish to attend with reference to the appointment of police surgeon T The Lord Mayor: Should not that be a question for this committee ? I certainly think Dr. Buist should come in, and we can put any question of that sort to him. Councillor Morgan Thomas said that in the interest of the head constable himself and of the discipline of the force, the time had arrived to stop the gossip that was going on. A lot of dissatisfaction was expressed. He had toll Dr. Buist, who bad spoken to him on the sub- ject, that if he had any*complaints he should make them in wri tin g or get permission to ap pear before the Watch Committee, and if his com- plaints reflected in any way on the chief con- sdable, Mr McKenzie could reply. He would tell the chief the same thing. The Head Constable I have no complaints, sir. Dr Buist was then called, and the Lord Mayor expressed regret that he should be kept so long in waiting. The committee wished to know whether the doctor had, any written statctnent of any grievances that he had agiinst the chief constable. In reply,DrBuist produced a voluminous type- written document, and being asked whether he would leave that with the committee said he was prepared to hand it to the town clerk, who could make copies of it. But." added the Doctor, this is simply a statement. The de- tails I am prepared to go into at a future time." Councillor J. T. Richards felt that the com- mittee should first of all decide whether all the charges came within the province of the com- mittee at all-whether they were public matters which they should take cognisance of. Dr. Buist: They are all matters connected with this committee, without a single excep- tion. Councillor Richards: You are asking us to accept your word, without being j udges of our own business We may decide otherwise when we hear the evidence. Dr. Buist then read some of the headings in his statement. The first was, The nature of the report of the head constable re the appoint- ment of police surgeon." Councillor Richards A matter which is still under the consideration of this committee. Councillor Walter Thomas We are abso- lutely out of order. We have not here any of the other people who may be applicants. Dr. F.uist: That is not the point. I am dLljy giving you the headings. He went on to say that the second heading was. The treatment I received with regard to my application sent to this committee in Septem- ber, 1905." The Lord Mayor said that if this referred to the letter which the doctor sent on that occa- sion,'gentlemen who were members at the time said that the letter was received by the com- mittee. It was not withheld by the chief con- stable. Dr. Buist: I can only prove the negative. Councillor Mander The letter was laid on the table, and the matter was adjourned. So was the reading of the letter. Dr. Buist If you wish me to make my state- ment I will do so. I am now only giving you the headings, and you are discussing the de- tails. That is scarcely fair to me. I am pre- pared to discuss anything, and gj into very n.inute details. Heads of Complaint. My statement ooncjudes as follow-:— I have now given you a brief summary of the facts of the whole of this-matter, and from these various facts I have reluctantly come to the conclusion that this scheme was devised for the purpose of (1) preventing my being made chief surgeon (2) reducingTuy duties and emoluments (3) placing a certain individual in the position of chief surgeon and (4) eventually getting rid of me altogether- In order that you may investigate the various points seriatim, I make the above statement on the following grounds -(l) The nature of the report of the head con- stable; (2) the treatment I received when I forwarded my applicatIon to you in Septem- ber, 1905 (3) the various delays that have occurred in dealing with the matter (4) the fact that you had but a one-sided account of the matter of the dead bodies on the Bute Docks; (5) the manner in which I was treated in the matter of Fireman Blackmore (6) the ignoring of my request to appear before you in September last; (7) the inaccurate state- ment made by the head constable at the last meeting of the committee. Counciiior Morgan Thomas suggested the appointment of a sub-committee to investigate and report, Hut Councillor Mander objected, and advocated convening a special meeting of the Watch Committee to deal with the whole matter. A proposal to call a special meeting was adopted, the date to be fixed by the Lord Mayor. The Head Constable informed the committee that he was in the happy position of being able to call every member of the committee as wit- nesses in the matter.

RHONDDA WOUNDING CASE. At Abercvnon on Wednesday John Daviot was charged with wounding George Teague Tynte Town, Penrhi weeiber, on Christaia* night, under circumstances already reported- Complainant being still unable to attend, th* case was adjourned for a fofthight, defend* being admitted to the same bail.'