The Glamorgan Gazette

I- unn in ii*— MAESTEG URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. THE QUESTION OF ALLOTMENTS. FAVOURABLE REPLIES FROM LAND- LORDS. ESTIMATE FOR THE NEXT YEAR. Tho usual fortnightly meeting was held on Tuesday. Present: Mr James Barrow (chair- man), Dr Davies, Messrs D. Davies, J. H. Thomas, Evan Williams, T. B. Boucher, Rhys Rhys, vVm. Griffiths, T. Jones, and D. Beynon. THE LATE MR. TAMBLYN. Dr Davies, at the outset, moved that a vote of condolence be passed with and sent to the widow and family of the late Mr James Tamblyn in their great bereavement. He was sure every member very sincerely sympathised with the widow and family, and were sincerely sorry to hear of his death. He was a member of the Board for many years—longer than any of the present members he believed, except two—and acted as chairman for a long period, and everyone knew how courteous and just he was at all times as chair- man. Mr D. Davies, in seconding, said he was a mem- ber under Mr Tamblyn's chairmanship, and could support all that Dr Davies had said with regard to him. Personally he offered his sincerest sym- pathy to the family, and be was sure the Board felt similarly. His death was very sudden and came as a surprise to all of them. The county had lost a very valuable man, and Maesteg would grieve his demise. The resolution was passed in silence. WANTS MORE CASH. Wm. Williams, a Board workman, applied for an increase of his salary from 21s to 24s per week. He had he said to be at the stable from six in the morning till 7.30 at night. As the hours were so long he hoped they would grant this reasonable request. Mr J. H. Thomas remarked that there was a feeling among the ratepayers that their system of maintaining the horses was condemnable. The application was referred to the Highway Committee. STANDING ORDERS. Mr J. H. Thomas produced the new Standing Orders, which were referred to a committee of the Council. SANITARY COMMITTEE. The Sanitary Committee in their report- presented by Mr Evan Williams—recommended, with regard to the question of drainage through Plasnewydd Grounds that piping should be extended to the river in accordance with the Surveyor's report. On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr D. Davies, the recommendation was adopted. AN APPOINTMENT Thirteen applications had been received for the post of working foreman and they were referred to the Highway Committee. ALLOTMENTS. The Clerk reported that in accordance with the resolution passed at the last Council meeting, be had written to the landlords of the districts, and had received their replies. Mr Edward Knox, agent to Miss Talbot, wrote stating that he was desired by Miss Talbot to inform the Council that she was quite willing, if any ratepayer required allotments, to let to the Board any land which was not either in the occupation of a tenant, nor had any special value as building land, provided she was not called upon to turn out a tenant against his will, the terms to be according to the value of the Earticular land required. They might rely no er placing no unnecessary obstacle against the acquirement of allotments. Mr H. J. Randall (on behalf of Lord Dunraven;, stated that his lordship had no land in hand that be could offer for allotments, and any that he thought lifcely to be suitable was subject to the mineral lessees. Messrs Rickards and Blosse (on behalf of Major Treharne), stated that they had no doubt Major Treharne would be willing to give effect to any reasonable application for land allotments, but they thought it must rest with the Council in the first instance to indicate the locality that they wished to select; they would then see what was to be done. Col. Turbervill, Ewenny Priory, said r-Personally I am quite willing to give land for allotments on fair terms but nearly all my land is let to Mr James Barrow, and nothing can be done without his consent. It is impossible to state rent per acre, as the land varies considerably. The average rental would be 9s. I cannot, of course, let land likely to be used for building. Mr G. T. Jenkins, Gelli, intimated that he had no land to let. Mr Moore (on behalf of Mrs Gwyn, Neath), stated that Mrs Gwyn desired him to say that she was not aware that she had any available land in or near Maesteg suitable for allotment. All the land she owned at Mae..steg was at present let, and therefore if the Council wished to acquire any of her land let them show the position of the land to be acquired. Then they "would go into the matter with their present tenant, so as to meet as far as possible the requirements of the District Council. The Chairman, referring to the land in which he was concerned, said he would give it up as far as their interests were concerned; but let them see the necessity of it first. The letters just read he thought were satisfactory as far as they went, but there had been no applications yet. Mr J. H. Thomas said they were in an excellent position to deal with the matter promptly and at once. They had before them now what they desired; a consent and readiness on the part of landlords to meet the desires on the part of the people. The next step, he thought, was to invite the ratepayers who desired allotments to make applications, and he moved that. Then the Council would be in a position to deal further with the matter on the lines that the letters indicated. Mr Boucher seconded. The Clerk said he presumed this was preliminary. To bring the Act into force they had to apply to the County Council, and then if they said Yea," they had to apply for a Provisional Order. Mr Jonas asked if there were any powers in regard to allotments attached to the Parish Councils which they could apply for. The Clerk explained that the Parish Council had the same powers as the Urban District Council. Mr T. Jones suggested that a committee be appointed to ascertain the. powers of the Council, and thoroughly sift the matter. The Chairman asked if it was within the province of the Council to elect the overseer. The Clerk: Unless this Council moves, the -overseers will be appointad as at present, and their duties will be the same. Dr. Favies: Would it not be better for us to proceed with this allotment question preliminarily even before seeing if there are any applicants. Mr Jones said the ratepayers were waiting for the Council to make a move. Messrs J. H. Thomas, T. Jones, and Beynon (with the clerk) were then appointed the committee. WIDENING THE ROAD. The Surveyor (Mr Humphreys), presented his estimate for the widening of the roads of the dis- trict, as follows:—From Nantir Bridge to boundary of Cymmer Road, £ 857 10s from Cwmcerdwn Bridge to the top of Commercial Street, f201 7s from .Castle Street to boundary of Neath Road, JE173 11s 6d compensation for land JE250, total .£1,482 8s 6d. The Chairman remarked that the first mentioned road might be done in sections. Mr J. H. Thomas said unless they took up the improvement of the roads simultaneously, they would not give satisfaction to the ratepayers. If they were going to borrow money, let them borrow sufficient to carry out the whole of the work to- gether. and get it done by a competent contractor instead of doing it piecemeal. Mr D. Davies said they might apply for borrowing powers in respect to the roads at the same time as they did in respect to the water supply. If they put the roads in a proper state of repair, they would receive £ 200 a year from the County Council on mileage.' Good roads would moreover give greater comfort to the inhabitants, and improve the appearance of the place. He moved that they apply for powers to borrow £ 1,500. Mr Rhys Rhys seconded, and said it was a dis- grace to the place that the roads were in each a poor condition. They were worse than in any place 20 miles round. There had been a Board of Health for 35 years, but the roads did not show that there had been a Board at all (laughter). Mr D. Davies You're putting it rather strong (laughter). Mr Rbys Well they're very poor down my way in Bridgend Road. Mr W. Griffiths supported the motion, and pointed out that near the Ivy Bush, the road was not wide enough for a wheelbarrow, leave alone a trap (laughter). Mr Barrow did not think the Local Government Board would hold an enquiry botb on the water and the roads together. The motion was then passed. Mr Evan Williams believed every member had pledged himself to put the roads in a better state I of repair, and the Board having adopted the resolution, he suggested that the details be referred to the Highway Committee. Mr Jones seconded.—Carried. With reference to the paving, Mr Beynon said he was strongly agains6 the poor people of Ivor-street and West-street being compelled to put down stone paving. Mr Jones said it was a hardship. They knew of persons living in housee that were already mortgaged-so much so that they found it a very great difficulty in meeting the demands made upon them. Then they must remember that the people who were called upon to do this work lived in bye-streets which were not used by the public in general. It was an injustice—an unnecessary demand upon the people to expend money on the front of their houses which they did not think necessary. Mr Boucher spoke in a similar strain, and advocated asphalte paving. The Chairman said the improvement of the roads would enhance the general appearance of the town, but the work could be done in sections. Bye-streets, where the people lived, required more attention than main roads. Children should not be brought up in a lot of sloughs and ditches. Good paving would increase the valuation, and house property at Maesteg as a whole stood at a very low valuation as compared with other districts. Dr Davies considered it would be a decided sanitary improvement to have the streets paved, and not with ashes. Mr Thomas said a proper asphalte path would be better than a pavement. The Clerk The question is are we to pursue the course that the magistrates laid down. The Chairman I think this Council should support the policy of the late Bsard. It is in the interest of the district. Mr J. H. Thomas moved that the question be deferred until the Surveyor prepared an estimate of the cost of tar paving in regard to the two streets in question. After some conversation this motion was carried. Dr Davies gave notice of motion to tho effect that if the Board decided to do the paving those who bad already paid the money should have it refunded. TELEPHONIC. It was decided to ask the telephonic people to have ornamental posts put down. TRIENNIAL OR OTHERWISE ? The Chairman said the Board had power to appoint a deputation to wait on the County Council asking them to quash the decision of the Local Government Committee who had ordered that the elections at Maesteg should be annual and not triennial. Mr Boucher moved that a deputation be sent accordingly, consisting of Messrs Thomas, Jones, and Williams, with the Clerk. Mr Evan Williams, seconded, saying that 12 months would not be sufficient for the Board to carry out its programme and an annual election caused ill-feeling — the son going against the father and the daughter against the mother (" ho ho and laughter). Dr Davies moved a direct negative, remarking 'that the population of Maesteg was increasing at such a rate that it was only fair that there should be annual elections. Mr Griffiths seconded. Mr Jones said the Act specifically pointed out that they were entitled to triennial elections; and if it had not been for a little move—['' oh oh "). He was not going to mention any names. The motion was carried—Dr Davies, Mr Davies, and Mr Griffiths voting against it. ESTIMATE. The Finance Committee recommended a rate of 2s in the £ for the year ending 31st March, 1896, one moiety to be payable after the making of the rates, and the other moiety six months after. This would enable the Council to pay off the old Board's debts and place the Council in a better financial position. The financial position of the late Board, on 31st December last, necessitated the placing in the present estimate of the sum of £ 261 8a Id unpaid claims alleged to be due to Mr Tregarnon Rees and Messrs Blosse and Co. from the late Board. The net rateable value was £ 22,000, and the gross 429,681. A 28 rate (said Mr Thomas, who submitted the report) would enable them to do a greater amount of work than had hitherto been done. Mr Jones seconded the adoption of the estimate. —Carried. WATER SUPPLY. A letter was read from the Local Government Board with reference to the water supply scheme, asking for the engineer's report, analysis of the water, and the guages. It was decided to do this.

NEATH BOROUGH POLICE. MONDAY.—Before the Mayor (Councillor hopkin Morgan), Councillor J. B. Davies, Messrs T. Teague, D. T. Sims, and J. Fear Davies. STREET OBSTRUCTION. John Gunter, tinplate- worker, King-street, Neath, and Levi Williams, tinplate-worker, Neath-road, Briton Ferry, were charged with causing an obstruction by fighting in the street. Gunter did not put in an appearance, and was fined 10s and costs, and Williams was ordered to pay 58 and costs. BREACH OF FACTORIES ACT. Mr Augustus Lewis, H.M. Inspector of Factories, summoned Mr F. A. Deer, saddler, for neglecting to affix in his workshop the abstract of the Factories Act as prescribed. Mr Deer in defence said the abstract was on the wall, but there were some calendars which partly concealed it. The Bench held that the abstract was not sufficiently exhibited, and fined defendant 5s and costs. Mr James Phillips, the Neath Carriage Works, was summoned for a similar offence. Mr Phillips contended that the abstract was affixed to a prominent part of his workshop, but that in such a place it was impossible to keep the copy clean. Mr Lewis said that some traces only of the abstract could be seen. Fined 5s and costs.

PRESENTATION AT BRITON FERRY. On Tuesday evening Mr Llewellyn Davies, late of the Baglan Bay Tinplate Works, was presented with a beautiful marble clock and ornaments on the occasion of his leaving the above works and becom- ing secretary of the Albion Steel Works, Britonferry. The interesting ceremony took place at the Assembly- rooms. The chair was occupied by Mr W. Morris, manager of the Baglan Bay Tinplate Works, who was supported by Messrs Hill and B Thomas (directors), and J. W. Jones, J. Morris, and W. Jones, representatives of the various departments. The Chairman, in making the presentation, referred at great length to the rare talent and ability of the recipient, who was always willing at all times to do-all he could for the workman as well as for the master. He (the chairman) was truly sorry that Mr Davies was leaving Baglan Bay, but he was pleased to say that Mr Davies was quite able to take charge of any place of trust, and the more they knew him the better they respected him (cheers). Mr Hill said it gave him great pleasure to be present on that interesting occasion, and more so when it happened that the receipient was a Briton- ferry boy. They often found testimonials got up for those who had only jtist come amongst them, but he was sure that there was no one more deserv- ing of a testimonial than Mr Davies. As a director of Baglan Bay Tinplate Works he was truly sorry that Mr Davies was leaving them. Messrs J. Griffith (representing the mills), J. Morris (representing the finishing department), and J. West Jones (representing the office staff) spoke in high terms of Mr Davies as it fellow workman and their regret at his leaving Baglan Bay. Mr Davies acknowledged the handsome present in feeling terms.

NEATH COUNTY COURT: TUESDAY.—Before Hia Honour Judge BISHOP. ADMINISTRATION ORDER. John Woolway, grocer, Llansamlet v. Mary Woolway, widow, Peniel Green, Llansamlet.— The plaintiff claimed as one of the next of kin of the deceased, George Day Woolway, that his estate should be administered. By consent of the defendant, who is the administratrix of the estate, and plaintiff, it was agreed that an administration order should be made by the court, and it be referred to the registrar in the usual and it be referred to the registrar in the usual way, plaintiff and defendant undertaking to submit full accounts relating to receipts and payments out of the estate costs to be reserved. Mr J. Plews appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Ivor Bowen for the defendant. A WHISKEY TRANSACTION. H. Stone v. J. Barnard.—In this case plaintiff, a Neath wine and spirit merchant, sued defendant, a Ross publican, for the recovery of jE13 6s, being the amount alleged to be due on account of 14 gallons of '.vhiskey supplied in September of 1894. Mr J. Jflews (instructed by Mr E. C. Curtis) appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Wm Thorpe represented the defendant. According to the statement of counsel, a traveller named Williams, in Mr Stone's employ, visited Ross. He had had instructions to take orders at three months credit net from customers. Defendant had received an invoice and the whiskey in due course. He gave Williams a cheque for t9 18s in settlement, the correspondence showed, of the full amount. The cheque was made payable to Williams or his order, and no money had been received by plaintiff in discharge of the debt. Williams had since been discharged from plaintiff's employ, and notices had been sent to Mr Stone's customers to that effect. For the defence, it was held that Barnard had only ordered eight gallons of whiskey at 16s per gallon. He had, however, given a cheque for the fourteen gallons at the same rate, lees discount, carriage, and cask. He knew that Williams had received money for the cheque.—J udgment deferred. WEDNESDAY. ALLEGED FORGERY. Metropolitan Bank v. John Westwood, St. Thomas, Swansea.—The plaintiffs sued defendant for the recovery of JE17 5s, being the amount due on a bill of exchange, of which it was alleged defendanb was the acceptor, Mr Ivor Bowen (instructed by Mr A. Russell Thomas) appeared for the plaintiffs, and Mr Edward Powell for the defendant. Defendant said that he was not the acceptor, and the signature purporting to be his was a forgery. A man named Evans, trading as Evans & Co., of Park-strtet, Swansea, was the drawer of the bill. He had told defendant that it was all right, and bad offered him aguinea for his expenses.—Mr Ivor Bowen under the circum- stances did not press the case, and His Honour gave judgment for the defendant with costs. A FAMILY SQUABBLE. Matthew Power and another v. Mary Power.- In this case the plaintiffs, Matthew Power and Mary Lewis, his half-sister, sued their mother, Mary Power, of Pontardawe, for JE50 damages on account of the retention of certain goods belonging to the plaintiffs, or, in the event of the goods being returned, Is damages. Defendant counter- claimed fl6 from Matthew Power, and £ 16 3s from Mary Lewis for board and lodging. Mr Ivor Bowen (instructed by Mr Edward Powell) appeared for the plaintiffs, and Mr Plews (instructed by Mr Leyson, Swansea) for the defendant. Counsel explained that some months ago owing to the conduct of a member of the family, the plaintiffs left the house. At this point His Honour asked whether it would be wise to wash dirty linen in public. Would it not be better if the parties could come to a settlement. Mr Ivor Bowen suggested that His Honour should hear Mr Plews and himself in private. Mr Plews, however, raised some technical objections in respect of the manner in which the action was brought, and nothing came of His Honour's suggestion. A great deal of evidence was heard in support of the claim and counterclaim. His Honour gave judgment for the plaintiff for £ 40, to be reduced to Is if the furniture be returned, and also for the plaintiff on the counter-claim, without costs. STONE V. BARNARD. His Honour in giving judgment in this case which he heard on Tuesday, held that the payment I of f9 18a made by defendant to Williams was a good one. He gave a verdict for the plaintiff for £ 3 18s 6d, the difference between the value of the cheque and the amount claimed. Defendant was ordered to pay the court costs on 95 18s 6d. each party to pay their own costs in other respects. Mr Plews asked leave to appeal upon the legal point as to whether the payment of the cheque was a good one. His Honour gave leave.

STICKING A NANTYMOEL BOY. At the Bridgend Police-court, on Saturday, John Owen, 6, Ogwy-street, Nantymoel, was charged with wounding a lad, named William Richards.—Mr T. J. Hughes, defended.-Com. plainant stated that he was a collier at the Wynd- bam Colliery. On Friday the 15th February, be was on the cabin on the tip, and made an objectionable noise. Defendant told him to stop, but he repeated the act, and defendant thereupon shoved a hot fork into is thigh. The wound bled, and he bad not been to work since. Medical evidence to the effect that the wound was not a dangerous one having been given, Mr Hughes stated the defendant bad compensated complainant by paying him.£2, and it was agreed that there was no malicious intent. The case was dismissed.

MAESTEG WELSH CHURCH. f A SUCCESSFUL ENTERTAINMENT. An entertainment was held at tbe Maesteg Church Schoolroom on Monday last by the Maesteg Welsh Church Childrens' Choirs and others. This was the first of a series of entertainments which the Welsh Church intend having during the year, and, if this first is an example of what is to follow, we may expect a very interesting and enjoyable series of entertainments. The room was overcrowded with a respectable audience, who showed their appreciation of the various items on the programme in an un. mistakable manner. The children acquitted them- selves most creditably, which showed that they had been carefully trained. The Maesteg Volunteer Brass Band very kindly gave a few selections, and the committee wishes to thank them for their £ ratuitous service. Miss Minnie Morgan, i.C.R.A.M., organist, presided at the pianoforte. The Maesteg Welsh Church are very proud of Miss Morgan, and are indebted to her for her gratuitous services, as she is always ready aad willing to assist in furthering the cause of the Welsh Church. The genial Rev R. W. Roberts, who acted as chairman for the evening, was in his usual Welsh enthusiastic 0 form. Messrs Moses Bowen, Stratton, and Paul H. Watkins rendered their parts very creditably also Mr and Mrs Williams, and Miss Williams. Master E. Llewellyn was very amusing in his stump speech Home Rule." Mr Paul H. Watkins with his song and chorus Gwnewch bobpeth yn Gymraeg," took the house by storm. The following is the programme:— Chairman's address.Rev R. W. Roberts Selection Brass Band Chorus. "0 dewch, 0 dewch,Childrens' Choir Song Miss Evans Recitation Rees James Lewis Chorus. Little Mary," Girls' Choir Song. Mr Moses Boweu Selection Brass Band Recitation. Gair o gynghor," Mrs Williams Chorus. Soldiers," Boys Stump Speech. Home Rule. Mr Llewellyn Duet Messrs Bowen and Stratton SoIo.Gwraigy morwr, Miss Sarah Williams Chorus Myfi sydd yn magu'r baban," .Girls Recitation Little bird, Master Burgess Song. Gwnewch bobpeth yn Cymraeg," Mr Paul H. Watkins Recitation. "Peth hardd,Mr Williams Song Bachgen dewr," Mr Stratton Chorus Sailors," Boys Duet. Larboard watch," M. Bowen and Paul H. Watkins Finale. "Godsave the Queen." — ^.JU. An ordinary meeting of the above Council was held at Cornelly School, on the 22nd of February, when there were present-the Rev T. Howell (chairman), and Messrs William David, Thomas Evans, Thomas John, Thomas Penhale, and Jenkin Thomas. The first business was to receive the re- ports of the committees appointed at the last meeting, to see to the execution of certain repairs in connection with the pumps in certain parts of the parish, but owing to the long-continued frost it was found to be impossible to make any progress with the work, and the committees were again ap- pointed. Orders were also given to repair the pumps at Pyle Village, and North Cornelly. A deputation consisting of Messrs W. Morgan, Sker; W. Morgan, Marias; and E. Jones, Cae. garv attended from the Kenfig Parish Meeting, for the purpose of conferring with the Council, re- specting the advisability of taking united action concerning the Parochial Charities. The Clerk explained what had been done in the matter, but inasmuch as no definite reply had been received from the Charity Commissioners at that date, it was considered advisable to defer action until such reply had been received. Various circulars were read that had been received from the commissioners and these threw a considerable amount of light on obscure clauses in the Act. The next meeting was fixed for the 22nd of March, by which time it was believed the Council would be in a position to ad- vance a step further in the matter.

ENTERTAINMENT AT LLAN- BLETHIAN. A very successful entertainment was held on Friday last, at the Church Sunday schoolroom, in aid of the Church Choir fund. An excellent pro- gramme was gone through. Miss Masters of Lanelay's, songs were well rendered and en- thusiastically received, being encored each time. and her recitation of the The last shot" was most highly appreciated. The following was the programme:- Piano solo—" The Woodlands Miss L. Thomas Song—" Whisper and I shall hear Miss Masters Song (Welsh)—" Pinnacl Anrhydedd Rev T. C. Davies. Trio-" Ring out wild bells The Misses Nicholl Song—" Father O'Flyn Dr. Shepperd Song— Much ado about nothing Miss M. J. David Part song—" Soldiers chorus (Cigat etic) T.T.B.B. Song—" SHppera and rice Mits Nioholl Recitation—" The last shot" Miss Masters Song—" The Messmates Mr John Thomas Song—" The Blue Alsatian Mountains Miss Evans Duet (vocal)—" The willow and its lesson .Misses Williams and David Song Miss Harris Song—" The Star of Bethlehem Miss Masters Song (comic) • • •; ^-r Thomas Glee—" The Gipsy's life is a joyous life .Choir Members God gave the Queen.

DEATH AND FUNERAL OF COUNCILLOR ARNOLD, NEATH. Mr John Arnold, J.P., a mem'ner of the Glam- irgan County Council and also of the Neath Town Council, and formerly mayor of Neath, died at ^eath at noon on Monday, at tho age of 49. On he previous evening, he viry'jnelocl his place of- vorship, Maesyrhaf Chapel, and 3 '-i,el' the service conducted a singing practice. A t two o'clock on- Monday morning he complained of feeling very unwell and called his brother. Dr Lewis and Dr Elias were summoned, and on their arrival they pronounced his condition to be exceedingly serious and held out but faint hopes of recovery. The patient was found to be suffering from congestion- of the lungs with extreme feebleness of the heart. Death ensued as already stated, the cause being heart disease. The deceased was very widely known and much respected. He was a successful- choir conductor and a member of the Neath Cym- mrodorion Society. He was a prominent Oddfellow and was also treasurer of the local committee of the unemployed. He was a bachelor. Feeling references to the'sad event were made at the Neath Police-court on Monday by the Mayor, Councillor Hopkiu Morgan, who said the sad aunouncementhad been received at the Court that Councillor Arnold, a member of the Borough Bench, had passed away. Councillor Arnold had, served the public well, and great sympathy would be felt for the bereaved family. Alderman H. P. Charles, as the senior legal practitioner, said he felt the death of Councillor. Arnold as a personal loss. The Bench and the town would miss him very much. Such a visita- tion should make them one and all see the necessity of being prepared for death. Ho felt the news very deeply. Mr Edward Powell, solicitor, said the announce- ment made by the Mayor, coming after the hear- ing of the Sunday trading case, gave emphasis to the lesson that we should not become too much absorbed about worldly things, but should think of another world. At a meeting of the Committee of the Neath: unemployed on Monday night, Mr John E. Richards (Glamorgan Gazette) stated that he was with Councillor Arnold at five o'clock the previous- evening. They had talked over the work of the., Committee of the unemployed, and Councilor Arnold, although then feeling unwell, had spoken, with confidence of attending the Monday night's- meetiug. The Committee passed a vote of con- dolence with the family. On Thursday afternoon the remains of the late Councillor Arnold were interred in the family vault at Ynismaerdy Cemetery, Britonferry. There was a wonderful manifestation of esteem on the memory of the deceased, and of sympathy for the bereaved family. Floral tributes of choice. arrangement were sent ;by the Mayor and Cor- poration of Neath, the Neath Liberal Club, the Maesyrhaf Church, Dr LI. Lewis, the Neath Choral Society, Mr A. W. Green (manager London and Provincial Bank), Mr Charles Hutchins and family, Miss Phil'ipa, the pupils in charge of Mr YV. M. Arnold at the Higher Grade School (Cardiff), and the Blue Bell Money Club. The vast funeral procession comprised, in addition to the members of the family of the deceased, the,. Mayor and Corporation of Neath and the borough justices, the borough officials, the borough police,, members of the various orders of friendly societie4 a detachment of the county police, under com- mand of Iuspector Prothero, Britonferry, and a large body of the general public A short service,, conducted by the Rev Jonah Roberts, was held at Maesyrhaf Chapel. The Rev Jonah Roberts also. officiated impressively at the grave side. At the chapel. and en route to the cemetery, a choir of picked voices of the town and district, and which. bad rehearsed under the conductorship of Mr Philip Thomas, sang favourite Welsh hymns to. the tunes of Aberystwith, Lausanne, Denton's. Green, Dyffryn Bala, and Crugybar. The effect, of the music was most thrilling..

WATCHMAN'S NOTES. JOHN ARNOLD DEAD The news of the death of Councillor John Arnold came as a great shock to the people of Neath and district. Genial and good-hearted John Arnold, as his host of friends (dropping the meaningless prefix) called him, had a warm place in the affections of all who knew him. As became an ardent lover of music he was a man of peace, and manjr a time when surrounded by those who were- permitting their angry passions to rise, his ready wit, prompted by his kind heart, found a way of pouring oil on troubled waters, so that good feeling were restored. John Arnold was not amongst the old men of the town, and to imperfect human vision there were before him many years of useful work and happy effort. But the mighty summons which none dare refuse was given, and the- fluttering heart grew still. The last husbandman, who in these fatal weeks is so busy multiplying his. sheaves, has struck him down, and Neath mourns, his departure with a genuine sorrow. He will be- mourned after as a true and real friend, who,, without trampling upon his fellows, achieved the- highest distinctions which a man of his opportunities. could possibly attain to. But it is the memory of his good nature that will live longest. The soothing sweatness of music pervaded his whole life and work, and I think the words of Longfellow are not unsuitable in connection with his death He is dead, the sweet musician! He has gone from us for ever, He has moved a little nearer To the Master of all music, To the Master of all singing."

LLANGEINOR SCHOOL BOARD. THE COMING ELECTION. In the face of the coming election which takea. place on Monday next, the following list of atten- dances of members from March 23rd, 1892, to 6th February, 1895, inclusive, will be read with interest. I he number of ordinary and special meetings was- 45, and of these the members attendances were as^ follows :-E. Griffiths (chairman) 32 D. Roberta (vice-chairman) 18; J Bennett, 38 D. Davies, ft l j. £ £ 5 37; D-

NEATH. n » TB^PLAET.-Mr E. Hall Hedley has mad* ft resalia fund of the recently fo med Lily of the Valley Juvenile Temple." HOTCHTOS' QOADBIIIB BAITO accept engagements for BaUs, Parties, &c. G6od time, n!w music! Terns moderate.-Apply G. T. Hutchins, 13, London -road, *Neath. LA™ MM. THOMAS.—At the Neath County- police Court on Friday morning, the Chairman (Mr P- Struve) said that before commencing business, he, on behalf of himself and colleague on the bench' desired to express sympathy with Superintendent Thomas and his family in their recent sore bereave- ment. HOXE Mission-Special sermons, in aid of the- cause of Weslcyan Horne Missions, were preached at the Wesleyan Chapel, on Sunday the 17th inst by the Rev T. C. Horne, of Mumbles. On the following Thursday the Rev J. S. Cooke addressei a public meeting at the same place of worship. Mr W. G. Hibbert presided, and the proceedings were-. of a most stimulating character.

PONTYOYMMER. DON'T forget that J. Morgan Owen & Co.'s striking • Clearance Sale of outfitting and gents' Mercery is £ Bargains to all that buy. J. MoriraiM Owen & Co., 'Ihe County Clothiers, Pontyeyminer..

MAESTEG. SEEDS.-For New Garden Seeds, Peas, 3WS, go to Isaac J. Thomas (late Rees), Chemist anrf .ed Seedsman, 42, Commercial-street. Large assort, ment of first qnality now on sale. 1418

MARGAM DETACHMENT. A meeting will be held at the Orangery, Mar. F,a™f'at °;?° P-,n- on Tuesday, March 5th, at which »nirS. ,3l,t0lin"CI,b consideration. Every member of the Detachment •* to attend. ^vea (Signed) EDWARD KNOX, Cay,,ain, Commanding Detachment. Printed and Published, for the Central Glamorgan Pnntjnp and Publishing Company, Limited by oTa™HB^IB?\a-Vbe Gazette Office, Queen-street, Bridgend, m the Parish of Coitv Lower, m the County of Glamorgan. FRIDAY, MARCH 1st, 1895.