The Glamorgan Gazette

PYLE, KENFIG, AND UPPER TYTHEGSTONE SCHOOL BOARD. The ordinary monthly meeting of this Board was I Md in the Board School, Cornelly, on Tuesday evening Jwt, there beipg presentMessrs R. McEwen (chairmanl, UOQN Thom!}", W. J. David, and Rev Dan Williams, tfUk MF fi. T¡ (clerk). The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. el Mr Rees Thomas reported having, in conjunction with Mr W. J. David, examined some requisitions required for Cefn School, and had not yet decided upon purchasing. He found that the mistress (Miag Thomas) had ordered some goods without permission but was of the opinion same had been done with best intentions. (EgaggfflEfipB It was agreed that Mias Thomas* purchase be confirmed, and that she be informed that she had no authority to order anything without the sanction of the Board. It was reported that one of the gates at Cefn School had been off for some time, and it was re- solved that the Chairman arrange for same being put right, as also for locks being fixed to both gates. An application, for an advance in salary, from Miss John, Cornelly School was considered. The Chairman pointed out that Miss John had only received an advance a little over a year ago, and on the motion of Mr Rees Thomas, seconded by the Rer Dan Williams, it was resolved that the application be dismissed. The Attendance Officer (Mr Morgan Smith) applied for the Board to engage him permanently. The Chairman thought—in view of the new arrangement which the Board were introducing, of issuing circulars to defaulting parents—that the matter ought to stand over, to see result of new arrangement. It was ultimately agreed, however, to advanoe his wages 38 per week, making same 9s per week. The attendance at Cefn was 91 for the last month. This, as also a return from Bryndu, was considered fairly satisfactory. The attendance at Cornelly continued bad, and it was agreed to again summons Isaac Clatworthy, whose three children had not attended any better since the previous summons. This was all the business of importance.

SHOOTING MATCH AT PONTAR- DAWE. A most successful pigeon shooting match was held on Saturday in a field attached to th Dynevor Arms, Pondardawe. An efficient com- mittee, and its secretary, Mr W. Gape, Dillwyn Arm?, Pontardawe, made admirable arrange- ments. There was a large number of entries, and some of the shooting was very keen, as the large number of ties proved. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes, amounting in the aggregate to jE5, were divided between Police-sergeant Jones, Neath, and Mr John Rees, Brynamman. In the sweep- stakes Police-sergeant Jones took first prize, and Mr John Rees second prize. The winners named killed all their birds, and appeared to be able to continue doing so ad iJljinitltllt.

LLANGYNWYD. BURIAL BOARD ELECTION. — The last vestry iv meeting for civic purposes was held on Monday afternoon at the National school-room for filling up the vacancies in the Burial Board, caused by the retirement of three members, viz., Messrs Jenkin Jones, Edward Gilbert, and David Rees — The Rev Stephen Jackson, vicar of Llantrvn- The Rev Stephen Jackson, vicar of Llantrvn- wya, took the chair.-The following were nominated to fill the three vacancies, and the Ec>ll of the vestry was as underMr Thomas loyd manager, 95; Mr William Rees, 93: Mr John Evansr 90; Mr Jenkin Jones, 79; Mr Edward Gilbert, 73; Mr David Rees, 66.-Messrs Sidney Godding and Neah Lewis were appointed ^ters by a strong majority. The three persons elected are new members.—A motion to hold future meetings at Maesteg was lost.-A vote of condolence with Mr Jenkin Jones in his recent bereavement was unanimously passed.

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A TALK ON THE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS AT NEATH. [BY "LLYNVI,"] Dear old Christmas is once again at our doors, and the hearts of young people between the ages of four and four score are filled with delight in anticipation of coming re-unions and festivities. In the parish in which I reside we have been vexed and tossed about in the strife of the recent election. I have myself been drawn against my will into the turmoil; and to me, as I am sure it must be to many others, the prospect of a peaceful and happy Christmas is indeed most invigorating. We all must try to forget the asperities of the recent time of mental disturbance, and join in promoting, after a practical fashion, peace on earth and good-will towards men. For the sake of a little change, and also to make a few purchases, I turn my face again in the direction of Neath, where an old school chum of mine lives. Immersed in business my old friend is, if anything, made busier by the approaching holidays, and I am accordingly handed over to the care and guidance of his intelligent and energetic lad now just about to enter his teens. His lad met me at the Neath Railway Station, and after the usual salutations had been exchanged, he began to rattle away at an astonishing pace. Christmas is coming said he "of course it is. We have known that Vor weeks past. Mr Billinger of our station bookstall, set us thinking about it weeks ago, when he set out his wares in even more tempting array than for months previously. You should see his Christmas Numbers and his large and cheap editions of books by popular authors." A few moments later and we were facing the bookstall, which had so taken the fancy of my young friend. It certainly is a most attractive exhibition, and the geniality dis- played by the attendants is without doubt a proof of the enjoyment of a continuous flow of good business. It is here that that most exquisite preparation for Brittannia's smelling bottle, Sainsbury's perfumed lavender water is to be had. So that at Mr Billinger's we may have the light of literature, and the:sweetness of Sainsbury's world famed pro. duction. Some of my readers would perhaps ask me how does Sainsbury the magician, manage to "bottle" this exquisite odour. If they do so ask, I will promptly confess my ignorance. Mr Sainsbury possesses the secret, and I opine that so far as the public are concerned, a secret it will remain. What was formerly thought to be impossible has been accomplished by Mr Sainsbury. He provides a delicate perfume which is at the same J time volatile and lasting. I place myself under the direction of my young guide, and ask no questions. < Passing by the Green-street clothiers, who certainly 1 make a brave show, we arrive at the establishment of the Neath Grocery and Provision Co., at the ] cornet Cf Queen-street. This is evidently a hive of i business, and the choice array of Christmas goods ( speaks well for the man0g6JJ]?J}$- Like a secret and ] like the Rhondda and Swansea Bay lUiiw&J; this business is experiencing extensions, aqd the firm i j have recently opened department which Will ■ 2 delight the young folks who seek pure and whole- 1 some sweets, The shop of Mr W. I. Moore> 5 challenge attention, and we yield to the challenge. Mr Moore has for I should not like to say how many years been the doyen of the window decorators of the Neath district. He has built up a reputation which it must tax even his ingenuity to fully main- tain. That he does maintain it is the verdict of the public. Mr Moore introduces some entirely novel features into his decorations this Christmas, and ho has achieved a greater success than ever. The by-standers positively clap their hands with delight as they see the agile monkey climb up the rope, and descend again from the regions above. And as for the Arctic adventurers pursued by bears, you watch with breathless excitement the furious creatures follow the man, and you think it is all over with him until he (the man) re-appears around t^e rock, still however pursued by the bear. We was inside and find more to astonish us than even tie monkey and the bear, in the wonderful array of Christmas good things. Mr Moore is a window artist without a doubt, but he is also a man who means business. This is the shop where Tom Smith's crackers are shown in such profusion. "Who is Queen of England asked a fond parent of a young hopeful the other day Victoria was the prompt response, "and," addedj the youngster "Tom Smith is King." Yes he is a King, and amongst his loyal subjects are 22,000 of the poor children of the London hospitals and workhouses, whose hearts are gladdened by him at Christmas through the medium of the Truth Toy Fund. Hamlot, with the part of Hamlet left out would not be more unsatisfactory than Christmas to the youngsters without the delight- ful cracker. King Tom Smith has taxed his ingenuity to some purpose, for amongst the novelties which he has introduced this season are the Gatling Gun Cracker, with six reports to each; the Cyclist Cracker, and the Music Portfolio Cracker, and last, but not least, to music-loving Welsh people the Christmas Melody Cracker. Now we retrace, our steps, and pause for a moment at Mr Yeo's shop. Mr Yeo makes a very attractive exhibition, in which comfort-suggesting furs are a leading feature. Mr Yeo is possessed of a fund of information respecting the creatures whose skins are worn by fair women and brave men, and he takes a keen personal interest, apart from personal considerations in the subject. Next we take a passing glance at the well-arranged window of Messrs George Davies and Co., on one side of the street, and Messrs Glass and Roberts on the other. Mr Thomas Perrott is evidently infected with the spirit of the season, and no one could have been more successful in setting forth clothing at once good in quality and cheap in price. This reminds us that we have to call upon Mrs Stevens, in Queen-street, to pay a bill and some compli- ments. One of the best things I can say of this latter establishment is that customers never forsake it for any good reason. Mrs Chapple makes her cus- tomary show, and children are naturally attracted to the windows. Mr William Hawkins' window is like a fine piece of mosaic, bearing abundant proof of skill and patience on the part of the decorator. Mr Piles' new shop in Orchard-street, is worthy of at least a ten minutes visit. Choice and luscious fruits are arranged in most tempting fashion. The premises are illuminated in lavish style. The whole arrangement produces a result which is an inevitable temptation to passers-by, and a possible breach of at least one Commandment. Now let Us visit the establishment of Messrs Hopkins and Roberts, with its unrivalled show-room or bazaar, which is stored with cards, calenders, dolls, needle- work, and the endless and ever-changing apparatus of indoor and parlour games. The hardest-hearted ¡ man has got to relax in the presence of Christmas' and I should strongly recommend any man who is troubled with austere feelings to visit with a few sturdy youngsters the palace of delights I have indicated. Shop-yr-Oen (Messrs D. H. Lewis and Co.) is recognized by the large crowd round the windows, attracted by arrangements which consti- tute perfect pictures. It is the finest and most artistic display ever made by Shop yr Oen, and we can well imagine lovers of art going home (possibly to gloomy surroundings) to dream over what they have seen. Mr J. D. Llewellyn excels even himself this season. Toys in provision in one window, Christmas goodies in another, and the more prosaic, but by no means dispicable, necessaries in another shop; all claim notice. This is the shop where a friend of mine buys Pears' soap. Peerless Pears! Artificial flowers are made with great perfection, but they fall far behind Nature's handiwork. So do all imitations of Pears' soap fall behind that inimitablo article. If we cannot lie on a bed of roses, we can revel in the perfume of a bed of roses, and in mid-winter, if we indulge in Pears' soap. Messrs Allin and Co. have tha most expansive windows in the town. and the firm named use them to fullest advantage. If you have not been there already, go at once and see Messrs Huntley and Palmer's novelties. The great Reading firm are ever producing novelties. The excellent quality of their productions is known the world over, and they are ever putting up their goods in new forms- New and elaborately designed biscuits boxes depicting hunting scenes, and the marvellous fancies of the Arabian Nights, arrest attention, and great will be the joy in all the homes this Christmas to which Huntley and Palmer's manufactures are taken. We next call at the South Wales Supply Stores, in Windsor-street. A blaze of light advertises it most effectively. Here enterprise has built up a huge concern. A veritable dining room most elaborately furnished, and with a well laid dining table in it, brings crowds to the windows. Mr Bracey, the energetic manager, knows how to evolve new ideas, and a walk through the show-rooms (six in number) is productive of enjoyment and instruction. Next we call upon Mr Levi James, whose window is an example of good taste and excellent judgment. Mr James knows how to catch the popular taste, and by low prices and good quality he has built up a large business connexion. Call upon him and ask for some of Cadbury's produc- tions. He and Mr Phillips, of Orchard-place, are to the front in the cocoa and chocolate line. By- the-way talking about chocolates, few people have any idea of the vast variety of forms in which they are sent out by the firm named. In reference to Cadbury's chocolate (I name that particularly) a very active business man assures me that on days when he has to work continuously without meals he finds that a tablet of Cadbury's chocolate sustains him in a wonderful degree. He would not be without it, and I shall certainly act upon his experience. The space allotted to me is filled, so I must close. The intelligent youth and I return to make the acquaintance of tired Nature's sweet re- storer, balmy sleep." Good-night and a happy Christmas to you all.

THE "HONORARIUM QUESTION". A meeting of the Coity School Board, was held at Coity on Tuesday evening, the members present being Messrs P. J. Thomas, W. McGaul, W. M. Richards, W. David, and W. Cooke (Hon. Clerk.) THE JE10 HONORARIUM. On the minutes being read the Chairman said he had seen the correspondence in one of the educational papers with reference to the proposed honararium of £10 to the honorary clerk, Mr Cooke, and several ratepayers had pointed out to him the statement made, viz., that all the members were agreeable to the £ 10 being voted. This was incorrect. The Chair- man said no resolution had been passed by the Board neither had the hon. clerk taken the views of in- dividual members. He himself was not present at the meeting in question, but as he understood it, the only thing done in the matter was to instruct the hon. clerk to write to the Educational Department for information on the matter, and merely to ask the question whether the granting of an honorarium was permissible. The Chairman added that he had made these remarks in fairness to the Board.-Mr Cooke said he concurred in the Chairman's remarfcg, Jinci added that ail he was empowered to do was to write for information. A letter had been received in reply from the Education Department pointing out that no honorarium could be granted. The matter then dropped. MORE ROOM WANTED. The attention of the Board having been called by the Education Department to the fact that more accommodation was required, the present school being over-crowded, plans were submitted showing additions. These were referred back in order that an estimate of the cost might be obtained. The attendance was stated to be excellent. PARISH COUNCIL ELECTION. It was reported that the overseers had written to the master asking for the use of the school for Parish Council meetings. The hon. clerk was in- structed to write to the assistant overseer, stating that applications for the use of the room must be made to the clerk, and that the Board alone would grant the necessary permission.

PORTHCAWL WATER QUESTION. -0 TO THE EDITOR. SIR.—It is to be hoped that those who voted for opposition to the Porthcawl Water Scheme at the recent meeting, reported in your colunms, have realized the large and needless expenditure, which will be the practical outcome of their resolution. As their legal adviser told them, the cost of opposition will be some hundreds of pounds, and they have to prove, either that they are in a position to procure better water, or that the company cannot adequately supply the district, or that the water supplied by them is not good. It will be difficult indeed to prove either of the latter points. Every analysis taken has proved that the water is exceptionally free from organic matter. Any excess of hardness is corrected by the Porter-Clark process. One sample taken under conditions which scarely appear quite fair, was condemned as unpalatable from excess of salt, but as one who has a house- hold of 32 drinking the water, I can testify that the water as supplied to consumers if extremely palatable. A nicer water I have never drunk. That the water supply of the district is properly collected and stored is amply sufficient for all requirements can also, I think, be proved- At present it is allowed in rainy seasons to flood a considerable area in the parish, and to cover our meadows, gardens and roads. The promoters of the opposition therefore will be forced to adopt the position that they can pro- cure better water. The present wells will scarcely be held to satisfy this requirement, for apart from the objection of authorities generally to well water, it could not under present conditions be used to flush drains. Sooner or later, willingly or unwillingly, Porthcawl will have to face a drainage scheme, and the first requirement is water. The question for the ratepayers is, shall we utilize the existing adequate supply of the district, or shall we hamper the Porthcawl Water Company in the work of collection, and spend thousands of pounds in bringing water from the Margam Hills, er the Ogpiore ? The ratepayers' meeting the other night, by its decision, has em- barked on a policy, the logical result of which will be a costly and unnecessary water scheme. I do not think that all who supported the resolution, fully realized this, and it is in the hope that the matter will receive further consideration that I venture to ask you to publish this protest. I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the Water Company, but as a resident; in Porthcawl I have a strong interest in protesting against what appears to me a wanton and ridiculous piece of extrava- gance. I am as anxious as anyone for the im- provement of Porthcawl, but I do not see why we should throw away eight or ten thousand pounds, in order to procure from a distance the water which we suffer to run to waste.—I am, &c., E. J. NEWELL. The College, Porthcawl, Dec. lltli.

BRYNCETHIN. PRESENTATION.—On Thursday evening, the 6th inst., the Rev D.A. Thomas, B.A., was presented with a handsome pocket communion service and a purse of gold, by the members of his flock at Bryncethin, as a tribute of their esteem for the rev gentleman, whose work among them for more than two years has gained their respect, and as a memento of his always genial and sympathising manner, wh/ch will be greatly missed by all whom he oame in contact with. Mr Thomas is leaving St Brides Minor Parish for Sc Michael's Gloucester, to which lie was appointed some time ago, and he takes with him the sincere wishes of his friends, for that Itigh success in his heavenly calling that be so well deserves.—com.

FARMERS' DINNER AT COWBRIDGE. MR. BASSETT'S POPULARITY AS MASTER. THE RECENT CORRESPONDENCE IN THE LOCAL PRESS. MR. BASSETT AND HIS RESIGNATION. WILL RE-CONSIDER THE MATTER. The first dinner in connection with the Glamorgan- shire Hunt, took place at the Bear Hotel, Cowbridge, on Tuesday evening, and was a success in every way. It was feared that Mr Bassett would tender his resignation as master, but after the cordial man- ner in which the farmers showed the sense of their indebtedness to Mr Bassett, and his popularity as master, he stated that he would reconsider the mat- ter. It was the best attended dinner that has taken place in the Bear Hotel, for a long time. The catering of Host and Hostess 7 homas was really excellent, and left nothing to be desired. The pro- ceedings were enlivened by songs, &c., from a com- pany of musicians; under the leadership of Mr Hawkins, Queen Street, Cardiff, who deserves great credit for the manner in which the musical programme had beeu arranged. This is the first hunt dinner that has taken place. It was intended to hold one last year, but owing to the lamented death of Mr J. S. Gibbon, it was held over. Mr R. T. Bassett, the master, presided and was supported by Mr C. H. Williamq (Roath Court,) Councillor D. Thomas (Mayor of Cowbridge) RevD. Bowen, B.A., Vicar of Cowbridge,-Colonel Tyler (St Hilary,) Messrs J. R. Randall (Bridgend,) W. V. Huntley, His Honor Judge Wiliams, R. K. Prichard (Bridgend) H. R. Honfray (Penllyne Castle) F. W. Dunn, O. n. Jones (Fonmon Castle) W. Vizzard, Dr Hood, F. Moon, Alderman E. John, S. Gibson, Councillor J. W. Hall, R. H. Hughes, L. G. Williams, A. P. James (Cardiff,) H. O* Irvine, r. Basset (Beaupre,) J. H. Brain. (Highmead, Cardiff,) T. R. Hainlen-Williams, (The Verlands,) R. L. Basset (Llandaff,) Prichard, junr, (Bryn- tirion,) A. S. Beard, (Cardiff,) H. Jones, (Breach,) L, P. Marshall, T. John, (Caercady,) Dr Moynan, E. Morgan, (Bwlchgwyn,) Councillor Lewis Jenkins, E. E. Lewis, (St. Mary Hill Court,) Richards, (St. Donatts,) W. Thomas (of Aburthin,) Evan Loughar, E. Thomas, (Sutton,) H. D. Davies (Eglwysbrewis,) C. G. Edmonds, (Old Hall, Cowbridge,) W. Thomas, (Hayes, Sully,) Dr. Shepard, D. J. Jenkins, (Flemingstone,) J. Williams, (Prisk,) Rees Thomas, (Boverton,) D. Spencer, junr, Williams (Red Farm,) T. Thomas, (Garn,) Captain S. D. Evans, James Board, David Lougher, E. Morgan, (Llantrithyd,) T. J. Yorwerth, R. Thomas, (Metroplitain Bank,) W. Thomas, (St. Hilary,) John Watts, Edward Watts, Morgan, (Llanharran.) Carr, (Cardiff,) Benjamin farsQns, (Newton,) M. Rees, (Newton,) j D. John, (frehingiil,) H. CoX, T. Thomas, (Brocastle,) G. Thomas, (S. Lythans,) Illtyd Thomas, (Cardiff,) Lawrence, (The Stables,) W. H. Bolton, (The School, Cowbridge,) T. Williams, (Llan. trithyd,) E. T. Munden, (Penllyne,) E. Lloyd, (Frampton,) John, (Ham Farm,) Lush, (huntsman) Davies, (The Farm, Llanbetheny.) The room had been decorated suitably for the occasion, and we noticed the mottoes Horses sound," Hounds healthy," Success to the Glamorgan Hunt," II Earths well stopped and foxes plentyn." I The Chairman submitted the toast of the Queen, and needless to say it was received with musical honors, the company singing the National Anthem. The Chairman in submitting the toast of the Prince and Princess of Wales," remarked that the Prinoe of Wales was never held in greater esteem than at the present moment. The toast was received with musical honors. The Bishop, Clergy, and Ministers of all denominations" was proposed by Mr F. W. Dunn, who said that there was no time when the Clergy worked so hard as at the present. He had been -a churchwarden for many years, and it was a pleasure to state that he had always worked harmoniously with the Vicar. He coupled with the toast the name of the Rev D. Bowen, B.A. The Rev D. Bowen responding thanked them for the manner in which they had received the toast, and stated that hunting and other sports were ex- ceedingly good provided they were carried on in a Christian and gentlemanly spirit (applause). The next toast, that of the Army, Navy, and Reserve Forces" was proposed by the Mayor of Cowbridge, who remarked that in his opinion our Army and Navy were the best in the world. Having such an Army and Navy no doubt had saved them from experiencing something the same as the Chinese were at present going through. He coupled with the toast the name of Colonel Tyler. Colonel Tyler in responding said after bearing the previous song, he would feel almost inspired to face the enemy, but instead of that he had the pleasure of facing the largest company he had o<er seen in that room before. The benefit of a good Army and Navy was plainly to be seen by the recent war between the Chinese and the Japanese. His Honour, Judge Williams, then rose to propose the next toast, which he said was dear to most of them. That they all loved fox-hunting there was no doubt. He referred in touching terms to the lamented death of Mr J. S. Gibbon, who had for a good many years carried on the mastership of the hounds successfully. He ven- tured to say that no man was more popular with the farmers than Mr Gibbon. There was a saying that There are as good fish in the sea as ever came out of it," but without a doubt the Glamorgan Hunt had never experienced such a loss as they did in the death of Mr Gibbon. They all respected his memory. Proceeding, the speaker said fox-hunting had been described as the sport of kings, but he thought it was the king of sports. It was not a selfisn sport, but on the contrary it had a tendency to make people generous. It opened their hearts and also their pockets. A real sportsman could not be a miser. He submitted that it had a tendency to make people more sociable. It was antagonistic to what they called classing people. Referring to certain com- munications which had recently appeared in the local press with regard to the Glamorgan Hunt, he said that the writer of the articles had not the courage to sign his name at the bottom of his communication, and a great many things he said were entirely untrue. Anonymous scribblers were the most contemptible creatures he ever met. Mr Bassett called a meeting for the purpose of subscribers ventilating their grievances if they had any, and as no one complained, he said that the mouth of the person who wrote those letters was for ever closed. He had come up from Swansea that night merely to support the master, and to state honestly that they would never get a better one, and the day he would tender his resignation would be a very bad day for the Glamorgan Hunt. (Applause.) Mr O. H. Jones next submitted the toast of The Tenant farmers." He was nearly going to call them our guests," but he could not do that, seeing they had to pay 3s for their dinner (laughter). It was by the good-will of the tenant farmers that they could carry on their sport (hear, hear). There was no more important industry in this country than that of farming, which was the foundation of all other industries. If the foundation was bad, then the superstucture was bad. A wise man once said that in the multitude of counsellors there was safety, and, now that the election had taken place, they ought to feel very safe (laughter). He coupled with the toast the name of Mr W. Emerson, Sweldon Farm, Caerau. Mr Emerson, in thanking the company for the manner in which they had received the toast, said there were three things which had a great deal to do with farming—first, landlord; second, the laud- tax and thirdly, the farmer himself. There was a branch of farming that they neglected it was horse breeding. He ventured to say that it was the best paying part of finning, aud it was their loss that they did not go in more for horso breeding. Mr D. J. Jenkins also responded to the toast, and said it would be utterly impossible to get a better gentleman at the head of afttirs than their master, Mr Bassett. It was full time that the farmers united together in giving f-Otne strikins; evidence of the good feeling which existed between the members of the Glamorgan Hunt and the tenant farmers. He sinceiefy hoped for the welfare of the district, th it Mr Bassett would for many years to come bo .-it the head of the Glamorganshire Hound?. (Applause). Mr E. D. Lewis (St. Mary Hill Court) rose to propose the toast of the evening, The Master of the Glamorgan Hunt." He stated that he could not propose a better toast for the farmers nor for the district. He was sure a better feeling never existed between the farmers and the huntsmen than at the presenb moment. The toast was received with the singing of "For he's a jolly good fellow." Mr Bassett on rising to respond said: Gentlemen, I had intended to make a very long speech, but after what has passed to-night I have determined to curtail it considerably. I cannot thank you too much for what you have said to-night. The year 1894, I regret to say has been a very bad year for me to deal with. [A voice: 1895 will be better sir]. I have been a target to a good many people ("Shame"). I do not mean to be any longer. They are not plucky enough to put their name to what they write. Alderman John knows what it is to be shot at. I will say no more gentlemen but thank you very much for the kind expressions that you have given vent to to-night. As I said before, I will not stand up to be a target for anybody. I have done my best, and if my best is a failure, then I will resign however, after what has passed to-night, I will re-consider the matter (applause). Alderman John said he could claim to know the feelings of the farmers in the district, and he would fear that there was not one in a hundred who had any feeling against Mr Bassett, but rather thev all felt that he was always ready to do what was right and fair. The concluding toasts were The hunt servants," proposed by Mr A. P. James and responded to by Messrs Cox, Lawrence, Lush, and John; The Secretary," and The Press."

THEFT OF STOUT. At the Bridgend Polic-court, on Saturday, Leyson Evans, a young man living at Pontycymmer, was charged with stealing 25 bottles of stout, value 8s. 4d., the property of Mr D. Griffiths, of the Pontycymmer Hotil. Mr Griffiths deposed to going to his cellars on the previous Saturday night at half-past ten, when everything was all right and an hour later however he discovered that a case of stout had been opened and 25 bottles abstracted. He then gave in- formation to the police. Joseph Webb stated that he saw defendant on the night in question. He had two bottles of stout in his pocket and defendant asked him to have a drink. Defendant afterwards went out of the house and re- turned later on with eight more bottles. Defen- dant opened several bottles, and at last became so drunk that witness put him to bed and there he remained until tha police came for him. Sergeant Sansim gave evidence as to arrest of the defendant at tha house of the last witness, who was perfectly sober and assisted the Sergeant in every way. Witness found five broken bottles on the road, and those in the house bore the same label as those in the cellar at the Pontycymmer Hotel. The father of defendant said his son had been under medical treatment for 12 months and was not responsible for his actions when in drink. The Bench sentenced defendant to one months hard labour.

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THE LLANHARRAN HOUNDS WILL MEET Wednesday, Dec. 26th Brynna Gwynnon, at 11 Friday, Dec. 28th Pentyrch AT 10.30 a.m.

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THE LATE PI IIN OK CONSORT. MEMORIAL SERVICE AT FLO UIOKE. December 14th b»ing the thirty-third anniversary- of the death of Prinoa A I hprt, the Queen and at, Family attended a uponial service, which w at tho Frogmore Mausoleum, in mnmory a4 Royal Highness. The interior of the stf t *V- which is situated in tho privnte grou ids s V- more House, had hppn specially ptvparet. \)10 ceremony by the officials of the Lord Cham j i's> department, snd pvrspnted a unique ^ar- ance, the crystal lninps depending fr n tb( .ned ceiling lighting up thu frescoes, mosaica, and sculptures with whioh the Royal tomb-house is adorned. The most interesting objects in the' sepulchre are the splendid granite sarcophagus, which contains the remains of the illustrious de- ceased, and the angles of which are supported by four exquisito bronze angelic figures, designed by Baron Marochetti, and the white marble. statues of the late Grand Duchess of Hesse and her infaut-a touching group sculptured by Sir Edgar Boehm. The Queen, the Prince of Waiea.the Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, the Duke and Dn^Kess of York, Prince and Princess Christian, Princess Louise (Marohionrss of Lorne), the Duchess of Albany, Prince and Princess Henry of Battenberg,. the Marquis of Lome, and the ladiOH and gentle- men of the Royal Household, proceeded to the mausoleum shortly before noon. The Bishop of Rochester and the Dean of Windsor officiated. Atr the close of the service tlin Queen and Royal' Family returned to tho Castlo. By the Queen'e command the Royal Mausoleum was opened from one o'clock until four o'clock p.m. for the servants and their families to view it, when permission WILlI" extended to many residents in Windsor aud neigh- bourhood.

MR. DEBS SENTENCED. Judge Woods,in the United States Circuit Court, Chicago, decided that Mr. Debs, who played so prominent a part in the great railway strikes some* months ago, and a number of other leaders of the- American Railway Union, had been guilty of con- tempt of court in disregarding the injunotion of the Federal Court against interference with trains during: the strike. He sentenced Mr. Debs to six months' imprisonment and the remainder of the accused to* three months' imprisonment.

RAILWAY ACCIDENTS. The usual summary has just been issued of thtr accidents reported to the Board of Trade as having occurred on the railways of the United Kingdom during the nine months ending September 30th last. Accidents to trains, rolling stock, perma- nent way, &c., caused the death of one passenger and three servants and injuries to 202 passengers and 34 servants, as compared with 17 passengers killed and 410 injured and seven servants killed and 56 injured in the corresponding period of 1893. Eighteen horses, 28 beasts, and cows, an< £ 38 sheep were run over and killed, and four- horses, two beasts, and three sheep were injured- Under the head of accidents from causes other than accidents to trains, rolling stock, or permanent way 454 persons are entered as killed and 788 injured, of whom 81 of the killed and 612 of the injured were passengers. Forty-six were killed and 17 injured at level crossings. Under the head of accidents toi servants in the employ of railway companies or contractors caused by the travelling of trains or the movement of vehicles used ex- clusively on railways 355 servants are entered aa* killed and 1,935 as injured. The total figures of acci- dents in the course of public traffic during tb3 nine- months are 810 killed and 2,959 injured, or an in- crease of 70 in the persons killed and a decrease of- 70 in the persons injured, as compared with the cor- responding period, of 1893. In accidents occurring on the companies premises, but not in the course of public traffio or concerned with the movement ot vehicles, 56 persons were killed and 3,573 injured.

FOURTEEN YEARS FOR FORGERY. At (lie Central Criminal Court, London, Ivan de .Fuuiialsky, a broker, was indicted for forging three bills of exchange. Prisoner some years ago made the acquaintance abroad of a Mrs. Anderson. In 1890 he was convicted of being In the possession of stolen bonds, and after that Mrs. Anderson refused to have anything further to do with him. For two years past prisoner bad followed her about, and had made brutal threats of exposing her by means of letters in his possrssion. Ultimately he forged the lady's name to three bills of exchange amounting in the aggregate to J6380. The jury found the prisoner guilty, and tho Common Serjeant sentenced him to fourteen years' penal servitude. On hearing the sentence the prisoner shrieked, 11 What, my lord it is impossible, I am innocent." Ho was then removed, to the oplla.

LORD ROBERTS AND THE VETERANS. General Lord Roberts was present recently at » banquet held at the Old Royal Hotel, Birmingham,, in connection with the local movement for assisting military veterans who are in necessitous circum- stances. The Mayor of Birmingham presided, and was supported by a number of distinguished officers. and civilians, whilst included in the guests were a hundred of the heroes of the Crimean and Indian Mutiny campaigns. In responding to the toast of his health, Lord Roberts expressed his sympathy with the veterans' movement, and advocated the- institution of an old-age pension scheme for mou doing service with the colours. The proceedings were of a very enthusiastic character throughout.

PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AT RHYL. At Rhyl, memorial stones were laid recently of the new sewage works and marine lake, which are, now in course of construction, at a cost of -650,000. The sewage works are on the pumping sytem prin- ciple, the sewage being conveyed by gravitation to. a large reservoir, and lifted by powerful machinery to a high-level reservoir, and discharged into the sea at a long distance from the shore. There- will be a continuous flow of sewage, the old tide- look system being entirely dispensed with. The- marine lake will cover forty acres, and have an island in the middle, with a drive round the lake. Mr. Baldwin Latham, the engineer, remarked that not half a dozen towns in the United Kingdom would have such a complete system of drainage as Rhyl would possess on the completion of these works. The various ceremonies were witnessed by thousands of spectators.

POCKET PICKING AT OSWESTRY" MARKET. At the Oswestry Police Court, Thomas Evan»„ Liverpool, pleaded guilty to stealing £ 5 1A. Id. and a purse, the property of Emily Drury, wife of a, farmer at Ifton Heath, at the Oswestry mtrket. Prisoner was sentenced to six months' hard labour. Emily Hall, Oldham, was charged with st-alivig the sum of jei and a purse, the property of Catherine Davies, Guildfield, at the Powis Hall market, Oswestry and also with stealing Is. 3d. and a purse from Elizabeth Jones, of Mortou. When arrested the prisoner had two sovereigns and four half-sovereigns concealed in her mouth. She was sentenced to one month's imprisonment on the first oharge, and two montha* on the second.

THROWING STONES AT TRAINS. Reginald Norman Kilby and Douglas Philtp. Wood, both aged 12, were ordered by the Chatham Bench recently to receive eight strokes with a birch rod, for throwing a stone, weighing seven pounds, at a train on the London, Chatham, and Dover Rail- way. Witnesses stated that the defendants tried to drop the atone down the funnel of the engine. The driver said that the consequences would have been serious if it had fallen on the safety valve or the driving rods of the engine.

The Prince of Wales has decided to send "8 -Qi. tannia to the Mediterranean, and she haai-ooir 'IlOtd, fitting out at Cowes. Telegram* received at Plymouth from G atate that the epidemic of influenza on bok Majesty's ship Royal Sovereign is steadily a < £ ? aud it is hoped that the battleship will soon leased from quarantine. Printed and Published (for the Proprietors) by JOSEPH GIDES, at the Glamorgan Gazette Office,. Quoen-street, Bridgend, in the Parish of Coity Lower, in the County of Glamorgan. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1894.

AFTER THE COURT COLMAN PHEASANTS. A BRIDGEND POACHER FINED. At the Bridgend Police-court, on Saturday, William May, of Oldcastle, Bridgend, a notorious poacher, was charged with trespassing in search of game on the Court Colman preserves. David Jones, gamekeeper at Court Colman, stated that on the 11th inst., about five o'clock in the afternoon, he was in one of the covers on the Court Colman estate, when he heard footsteps in the wood. He secreted himself behind a tree, and saw a man put a gun to his shoulder and fire up into a tree. A pheasant fell to the ground. Just afterwards the man came towards him, and witness recognized him as the defendant, who had the gun in his hand, and was looking up into the trees as he went along. Witness did not speak to defendant because he was afraid of him, having had to do with him before in 1887. Superintendent Jennings said defendant (who did not appear), was a notorious poacher, and was convicted only in November last for being in un- lawful possession of game, and had only been out of prison a few days when the offence now under notice was committed. The Bench inflicted a fine of f5, or one month's hard labour. Mr R. W. Llewellyn left the Bench during the hearing of this case.

NEATH. HUTCHINS' QUADRILLE BAND accept engagements for Balls, Parties, &c. Good time, new music. Terms moderate. Apply G. T. Hutchins, 13 London-road, Neath. RUGBY HOUSE HIGH ScnooL PM GIRLS.- The annual exhibition of needlework and other works of art will be held in the Gwyn Hall, on Wednesday next, December 19th, from 3 to 6 o'clock, when pianoforte and violin music, songs, recitations, etc., will be rendered by the pupils. Admission, Is., by ticket or at entrance to hall. Proceeds to be devoted to St. David's restoration tund. Tea will be served at 4.30. 1129 BRITISH WOMEN'S TEMPERANCE ASSOCIATION.— A five days mission, in connection with the Neath branch of the B.W.T.A., was conducted by Miss Gorham, of Tonbridge, in the Town-hall, com- I' mencing on Thursday, December 6th, and closing on Monday, December 10. The attendance on the last:three evening was goad. 27 pledges were taken and several joined the Association. Miss Hibbert, president of this branch, presided on Saturday, December 8th, and the chair was taken on the last evening by Mr F. W. Gibbins. Able and earnest address were given at each meeting to an attentive audience, by Miss Gorham, and solos and recitations by members of the B. W. T. A. The mission choir lead the singing, and rendered several pieces on Thursday and Monday. LIS WORNEY. FESTIVAL.—On Monday, of last week, the Sun. day Schools of St. Brides, Ewenny, Broughton, Penllyne, Colwinstone, and Lisworney, held their annual catechizing meetings here. The text book was Charles' "Christian Instructor," and the portions allotted to the respective schools were well prepared, and the answers elicted gave much satisfaction, the result being an interesting and edifying festival. In addition to bearty singing of choice tunes by the whole schools, the Penllyne School rendered a beautiful anthem. The ministers who catechized the schools, were the Revs Wm. Davies, Swansea, and D. Evans, Lisworney. Food was provided in the long room (kindly lent for the day), the tables being presided over by several ladies, who were assisted by a number of others. This was the first festival held in this place, and as it turned out such a success, the Lisworney friends are thus amply repaid for all their anxiety and work therewith. COWBRIDGE. AMBULANCE CLASS.-An ambulance class is being organized, and if a sufficient number can be found to join, the first meeting will come off on the 2*2nd, inst. DANCING CLASS.—A dancing class has been started, the organizers being Messrs W. John and W. Thomas. The first dance came off on Tuesday, when there was a large a tendance. FURIOUS DRIVING.-At the Borough Police- court, on Monday, before the Mayor and ex Mayor.—Frederick William Bryant, haulierin the employ of Mr Edward Rees, farmer, Lisworney, was fined 10s. for furious driving on Cowbridge Show Day.—William George, haulier, Llantwit, for a similar offence on the the same day was fined 5a. The latter appeared and the farmer did not. A TREAT IN STORE.—The Christmas Show-room of Miss Davis, stationer, Bridge House, is an attraction which every inhabitant of Cowbridge and district should go to see without delay. It surpasses anything of the kind that has been' seen in Cow- bridge for some time, and should secure a large amount of public patronage. Christmas buyers will find there every conceivable sort of fancy and useful articles under the sun. and not a few novelties. Those on the look out for Christmas presents-and who are not ?—will see a rare assortment of albums, work-boxes, jewel cases, dressing cases, fans, books, date calendars, china, cushions, music cases,—in fact anything and everything in this particular lino. There is also a first-class collection of Christmas cards of every sort of shapes, sizes, and quality. There is one charming-looking fan which is so lovely as to make any lady's hair stand on end and let us not forget the dolls, of which there is a very choice selection. There are music dolls, and talking dolls, which are unrivalled as soothers of the infantile mind. There is a beautiful display of china and ornamental bric-a-brac and articles of veru in end- less profusion. There are pretty prayer books, and nicely-bound books (by well-known authors) in abundance. Some of the best things have already been sold, and an early visit should therefore be made. 1144 I ——

BREACH OF PROMISE ACTION, Mr. I. E. Everitt (under sheriff) and a jury had before them the case of Mears v. Morgan, at the Shire Hall, Stafford. The aotion was brought by Lizzie Mears, the dnughter of a farmer residing at Great Wyrley, for breach of promise of ntarriaga against Arthur Morgan, grocer, High Street, CheølyUl. Hay. Plaintiff made defendant's acquaintance in. 1891, and they became engaged in March, 1893. A. voluminous correspondence took place between them. Defendant asked her to be married in August, and. the consented. On the strength of this arrange- ment she made purchases, which amounted to £ 11 17s. 6d. for which she claimed. In May, however, defendant sent her a letter breaking off the engage- ment, giving as his reason that he was being forced into marriage with another lady. It was shown that defendant had some means, having purchased his grocery business for £ 150.—Defendant gave evidence denying that he had purohased the business, but said that it belonged to his brother who allowed him 5 per cent on the turnover. Defendant admitted that he had bought a horse and cart, but it was mainly with borrowed money.—The jury found for the plaintiff, and assessed the damages at £50.