The Glamorgan Gazette

girtjrs, Iprriapjj, attft gsatjjs. gr Notices of Births, Marriages, and Deaths (not ex- ceeding Tit-ritty IVords) are charged One Sh illing and Sixpence for every additional Ten Words or less. DEATHS. DAVID.—On March 1st, at Rock House, Laleston, Mr. Thomas David, aged 81 years. IN MEMORIAM. In loving memory of my dear aunt, Mrs. Catherine Miller, Clivis House, Newton Nottage, who died January 4th, 3895. Her toils are past, Her work is done, And she is fully bless'd She fought the fight, The victory won, And enter'd into rest. Then let our sorrows cease to flow, God has recalled His own, And let our hearts in every woe, Still My—"Tby will be done."

LOCAL NOTES. (BY GWYNOR.") A storm is followed by a calm the moon by the sun; Mr Edwin Price by Mr William Powell; and Mr Powell by a crowd, great and frenzied. (What was that I said about the first letter in the name of a colliery near Bridgend ?) People thought the glamour of Mr McGaul's personality would be so dazzling to folk of the sentimental and hypnotizable order that the only question that remained to be solved was What will be his majority ?" (But what was that I said about the unexpected always happening ?) But the great big public-that cumbersome mass of collective mediocrity- have once more been fearfully and wonderfully disillusionised they should remember, especially at election times, that the world and all things appertaining to it, teems with nothing so much as uncertainties (strange and amazing)- mysteries (weird and Sherlock-Holmes-proof)- people (Liberal and Conservative) and—electors who won't support a man because somebody has said something bad about somebody else! You follow me ?—" Electors who won't support a man because somebody has said something bad aboid somebody else." This is not so much a phraseological quibble as it is a description in a nutshell of the attitude taken up by certain of the "free and independent" of Bridgend during the election. If you argue with them (as I have done till I have lost time, temper, and patience) they will tell you, in feeling accents, that it was all due to deep feeling." Artemus Ward, in one of his books begins to address an audience in this unique way, Ladies and Gentlemen,-I feel to-night-(a pause)-I feel to-night—(another pause)-yes, gentlemen, I feel." The naughty Artemus feigned to be so overcome by the reception accorded him by his admiring auditors that he got choked," but with his ready wit he pulled himself up by shortening his sentence, and merely saying I feel." Now one of these gentlemen would tell you I feel," and that is all. What about I think ?" A man with "feeling" without "thought" is like a ship without a rudder-he is whirled about helplessly on the sea of his emotions, without thought to generate these emotions into wise action. The result is that he withholds his support from a man because somebody has said something bad about somebody else. To have your inward self all "feeling" without thought "—that is like "anarchy" without" government "chaos" without "order"—and—and woman without love. To act on feeling—without justifying it by thought-is logically absurd- indefensible. Out of small things come big things. See that little gurgling stream by your feet ?—It's nothing, is it ? Yet a poet looked and behold there was poetry in that stream See that small black spot, rising, as it were, out of the ground in the distance ? It's nothing, is it ? But approach it, and may be that it's a beautiful hill, clothed with a ravishing verdancy that would cause the poet to drift into the state known as In a fine frenzy rolling." And see these Bridgend electors with their feeling. It's nothing, is it ? And yet it is. If you think over it, it will expand itself into colossal pro- portions fresh meanings will occur I to you, and applicable past circumstances be recalled. Feeling emotion sentiment "-they are the chief attributes of us Welshmen, as they are of every other Celtic race under the sun, and I will go further and say that it is because we allow our emotions to hold such sway over our reasons, and our imaginations over our judgment, that the Welsh have found no niche in the temple of nations. You will giggle at this and say "all very well but—dreamy abstractions." That's just it—you won't think over these things. What are all these chapel disputes" that are so prevalent all over Wales, but the result of allowing our "feelings" to overcome our "judgments"—petty prejudice to overcome charitableness, spite to overcome generosity of mind, the gratification of revengeful feelings to overcome the interests of religion ? Many a. fight have we seen in Welsh chapels—I have good cause to remember one down Carmarthen way!—but will you say of the mild, inoffensive bible-reading Celt that he would stoop to such heinous folly if he were like his Saxon friend— stolidly sober and thoughtful, and cool-headed ? Nay! nay! he does it on the impulse of the moment-without thinking what he is doing; for the Welshman has such a unique com- bination of qualities if he would only develope them in the right direction Invest him with will-power and he is on the high road to glory but then will-power is only sober thought in action, and therefore (as I have tried to show) we are lacking in that attribute that generates will-power! And if—but sufficient unto the day is the interest thereof. The election will be on everybody's lips. If any one wishes to reply to my "feeling" remarks, our columns will be at his disposal, and I at his mercy. At one of the electioneering" meetings held during the past week at Bridgend, a speaker was holding forth grandiloquently on things in general and people in particular, when I- a man in the corner" gave vent to a nice little home- made laugh. "Yes," exclaimed the speaker, turning his eyes sharply in the direction from whence the laugh was wafted into his ear, yes." a gentleman laughs. A laugh, accord- ing to Goldsmith denotes an empty mind." A nd then-yes, then-the whole audience laughed. But the speaker—canny man !-did not say, "Yes, ladies and gentlemen, laughter denotes empty minds," but glided away into fresh fields and pastures new. And that speaker, I should say, is a born diplomatist, for he is wise in his generation, subtle in his head, and specious in his wit. For if laughter is a defect in one in- dividual, does it become a virtue in a number of individuals? "I pose for a reply," quoth Horatio; and he poseth still. We have had the pleasure of hearing two superb speakers—Waddington and Howes. The former excels in florid rhetoric and finished oratory; the latter in lucid argument and persuasive impressiveness and in their different ways both can be said to be a true type of the great army of orators who speak in professional and apostolic fashion. I care not for Mr Waddington's virile moments, but as for his oratory, his most prejudiced opponent must admit that it glistens with meteoric splendour. Mr Howes' lacks Mr Waddington's command- ing presence and penetrating voice, but—he's a dangerous man for an opponent to tackle, is Howes. I should not like to tackle either him or Waddington. I'd flee first, and seek refuge in more congenial clime. A resolution in favour of Welsh has been passed by the Bridgend Board of Guardians, but Mr Ben Davies—(any relation of the great singer ?)—is the only member of that august body who has hitherto been patriotic and courageous enough to convey his thoughts in the language spoken in the Garden of Eden (which was Welsh, of course). And his effort -the one and only-was by no means calculated to make others go and do likewise. Mr Davies opened fire in English, but like Bunyan's character-(was it Pliable ? I've forgotten my Pilgrim's Progress)—he got stuck in a slough. 0 Get on man," said Christian, who was on the other side (of the table, not the slough). But Ben Davies couldn't get on, nohow," as some- one put it afterwaids, and taking thought, he threw the English on one side with an angry gesture, and, beginning again, spoke this time in Welsh. But even now he couldn't get on, nohow," and once more he found himself sunk deep in a slough. But eventually he managed, after much awkward halting and dubious thought, to blurt out the word "amserol." But he spout such a "time" over it that the Chairman, without halting between two opinions, told him that it had been better for him had he finished what he had to say in the Saxon tongue. But methinks if he had he would have been wallowing in the slough still, .9 0 and life-saving apparatus might have been found I necessary. By the bye, Mr Evan Evans, in seconding the adoption of the Welsh" resolu- tion, spoke in Welsh, but was pulled up by the Chairman, who told him that he could not speak in Welsh before the resolution had been passed. Last Saturday, after the resolution had been passed, Mr Evans spoke in English. Who was it that said human nature is so blooming erratic" ?

DRESSMAKING.—A boon to the inhabitants of Bridgend and neighbourhood. W. C. Edwards, Draper (opposite the Town Hall) Bridgend, is opening a Dressmaking Department, on the 20th. Fit and style at popular prices. Give him a trial. DEATH.—The weather is playing havoc in the ranks of the aged and infirm. On Monday there died at Cwmavon, at the age of 70 years, Mr William Morgan, father of Mr J. Afanydd Morgan, Green-street, Bridgend. SCHOLASTIC SUCCESS. — Among the local passes" in connection with the Cambridge local examination, held last December, we find the name of F. A. Jenkins, Monkton House School, Cardiff, son of Mr Thomas Jenkins, Liang an. THE CELEBRATED PONTYCYMMER MALE VOICE PARTY are announced to give a grand concert at Bridgend on Wednesday, the 27th inst. Under Mr Tom Richards the Party have won many a notable triumph, and their vocalization always attracts a crowded house. Their visit to Bridgend wjll be eagerly looked forward to. THE BRIDGEND CHORAL SOCIETY, under the leadership of Mr W. McGaul, are engaged practising « Judua Maccabseus," which will be performed, with full orchestral accompaniment, on Easter Tuesday. Judging from past experience of the capabilities of the Society, it would seem that the forthcoming performance should be a meritorious one. BRIDOEND SCIENCE AND ART CLASSES. — The certificates gained last session will be distributed to the successful students at the Board (girl's) School this (Friday) evening at six p.m., by the Rev F. W. Edmondes, chairman of the local committee. The Rev David Davies, vicar of Newcastle, and Mr W. Buckley have been asked to address the students on the occasion. FOOTBALL BRIDGEND V. SWANSEA "A."— These teams will try conclusions on the Bridgend ground to-morrow (Saturday) when, it is to be hoped, a good game will result. The following will represent Bridgend :—Buck, E. Deere three- quarter backs, W. L. Thomas. J. Jones, T. Emery, W. M. Jones; half-backs, IvorJames and J. Hitt; forwards, E. Davies (captain), T. Hayman. H. Frichard, W. Deere, G. Harvey, — Prichard, D. Mahoney, and Morgans. THE BELLS of Newcastle Church rang half muffled I peals on Sunday out of respect to the memory of Lord Aberdare, and the wife of the Bishop of Llandaff. Preaching in the morning, the Vicar (the Rev D. Davies, M.A.), made feeling reference to the loss to the Church sustained by the death of two faithful children. Lord Aberdare, although a Liberal in Politics, was a true son of the Church, whilst Mrs Lewis had been an earnest worker for the Church in an unostentatious way. At the close of each service the organist, Mr D. T. Williams, played the Dqpd March in Saul. ENGLISH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.-At a meeting of the members of this church on Sunday evening, it was unanimously decided to give a "call" to the Rev Jonah Williams, Abercarne. As is well kno'l;- the church has been pastorless since the departt of the Rev J. Gwilym Jones to Penarth. The B Jonah Williams is a preacher of exceptional pow and if he will accept the call—and there is no dot he will-Bridgendites may look forward to pul oratory far above the ordinary. SUNDAY SCHOOL REUNION. — On Wednesd afternoon the teachers and senior scholars of t Hope Baptist Sunday School met together a partook of tea and refreshments. A very enj( able time was spent. The report of last yea work, read by Mr T. Phillips, showed that t school was in a most flourishing condition, be numerically and otherwise, and that the larg' attendance at the school had been 289 and t lowest 107. Mr W. J. Lewis read a paper Sunday school work, and Messrs Lumb and D. Lloyd spoke on the same subject. The questi of deciding the best method of increasing t school funds, by concerts or lectures, was deferr to a meeting to be held after school on Sunday. LENTEN SERVICES.—During Lent the Rev C.. H. Green, M.A., Vicar of Aberdare, will preach Wednesday evenings at Newcastle Church. Lf, Wednesday evening the subject was "Spiritr Mindedness," and on the four remainii Wednesdays in Lent the subjects will be Definit ness of Relief, "Unity," Missionary Zeal a: Charity." The Rev Stephen Jackson, Vicar Llangonoyd, will preach a similar course at f John's, Tondu. A special course of sermons will preached at the same Church on Sunday mornin during Lent. At Nolton Church the spec; Treacher on Wednesday evening was the Rev Harries, B.A., curate of Laleston, and spec services will be arranged. It is also contemplat to give a performance of Sir John Stainei "Crucifixion" at Newcastle Church during He Week.

FORMATION OF A QUOIT CLU AT BRIDGEND. On Wednesday evening a meeting of those i terested in the ancient sport of quoiting was held the Bear Hotel. Mr D. McLellan presided, a amongst those present were-Messrs C. E. Pen J. Lotimer, A. Patterson, J. Gibbs, T. C. Forrest- H. Abbott, T. Williams, and P. J. Thomas, was unanimously decided to form a Quoit Club, a a provisional committee was appointed to ma arrangements fcr a ground, and to report at anotl meeting to be held at the Bear, on Monday eveni next (see advt). Mr P. J. Thomas promised carry out the preliminary duties with reference to calling the meetings &c. It is hoped that th( will be a large attendance at the meeting.

KENFIG HILL MALE VOICE PARTY. In response to the application of this party for t use of the Bryndu Schools for practice, a co munication from Mr Edward Knox was read Sunday by the secretary, Mr R. L. Williams, wb stated, that alter further consideration Miss Tall had great pleasure in granting the party the use the school. The chairman, Mr John James, mov that the best thanks of the party be tendered to M Talbot for the privilege. It was suggested tl they should show their appreciation of Miss Talbo generosity later on in a more practical manner, t suggestion receiving the hearty approval of all the present. The party are now engaged on T Martyrs of the Arena under the conductorship Mr W. Dodd. Mr Dodd has already attain distinction as a conductor. It will be remember the party gained considerable notoriety some yet ago under his baton, and it is confidently anticipat that a repetition of the brilliant victories of t past are in store for the future.

THE COTTAGE HOMES. A meeting of the above-named Board was h on Tuesday, Mr J. H. Rowland (chairman) presidit The following were also present:—Mr Hopkin Joi (vice-chairman), Messrs J. H. Moore, C. S. Priw, W. Howell, W. D. Jones, E. E. Bevan, G. H. Davey, J. Preston, J. Muir, LI. Howell, Isaac Evans, B. A. Griffiths, Lewis Howell, John Jones (Cwmavon), J. Edwards-Vaughan, W. Daniel, Dl. Powell, D. Vaughan, Meredith Davies, J. Morgan, John Jones (Glyn-Neath), S, B. Davies, and the Rev J. Edwards. Dr. Davies (medical officer) also attended. The Cottage Homes Committee reported that they had visited the Homes, and found cause to condemn the quality of the meat used, and boots supplied. The bcots were so made that children wearing them would be crippled. In reference to the religious creed of the children, they found that the creed register was not complete. It howeve" appeared to them that half of the children were Church, and half were Nonconformists. Nonconformist ministers were at liberty to visit the Homes, but they do not do so. Mr J. Edwards-Vaughan, (chairman of the com- mittee) supplemented the report with a few remarks. He referred to the linsey supplied, and said there seemed to be no substance in it. The boots were very bad. As for the coal it appeared to be supplied in accordance with the contract, but the mixing was rather excessive on the small coal side. The religious creeds were found to be represented as follows:—24 Church, 7 Baptists, 6 Nonconformists, 9 Methodist, 3 Creed unknown. The Rev James Edwards and Mr Wm. Howell had undertaken to see what could be done by way of facilitating the attendance of Nonconformist children at chapel. There was an Independent Chapel near the Homes, and that would perhaps meet requirements. He moved the adoption of the report. Mr S. B. Davies seconded. Mr Hopkin Jones said the contractors had to supply according to samples, and there should be samples at the Cottage Homes. As to linsey, it was a material which was out of date. Mr J. H. Moore agreed that it was most desirable that there should be samples at the Cottage Homes. Mr Hopkin Jones moved that a committee be appointed to deal with the form of tenders and to inspect samples. The Rev J. Edwards suggested that corduroy was, like linsey, out of date, and he thought the paupers should not be clothed in uniform. The Chairman said the Cottage Homes Committee could consider such a suggestion. The following committee was appointed—the Chairman, Vice-chairman, Messrs J. Edwards- Vaughan, John Jones, W. D. Jones, J. Preston. The Master of the Cottage Homes reported that meat and boots had been returned to the contractors, and the supplies had since been satisfactory. A suggestion of Mr J. Muir's that an agenda of each Board meeting be prepared was agreed to. Mr E. E. Bevan thought -that steps should be taken to fill up the rate collectorship rendered vacant by the death of Mr William Rees, Gellymarch. Mr Hopkin Jones agreed. It was resolved to advertise (see advertisement columns of this issue). A letter was read from Mr Williams, rate collec- tor, Coedfranc, stating that he was ill and would be unable to leave his house for some weeks. He asked the Board to appoint his son deputy collector. It was felt that it was undesirable to grant the application, as it would mean the transference of responsibilities from the shoulders of the appointed collector. The Clerk gave statistics as to the representatives of the various religious creeds in the Workhouse. There were 41 Church, who were regularly minis- tered to; 8 Roman Catholics, who were visited by the priest; 8 Independents, all of whom who were able attended their chapel; 7 Baptists, all of whom were too feeble to leave the House and 5 Wesleyans, who were all so badly behaved that they could not be allowed out (laughter). Mr B. A. Griffiths asked for a printed statement, a request which Mr Hopkin Jones met by stating that the information would be given in the Abstract.

R 0 KODAKETTES. go car it's rly hat :es, As the ort out her er- stle the )ll- lad \m it s ( Jj tc on a ell iat °r' "k the* )ur the ir- I me n" m- his lid ve nd mt an '.er v- or ne Jr he to in ve lI; sal llS nd he >08 on let Tou .te- np, for t auaiences by assuming in them a credulity equal to their own ignorance." Strong words, my masters, but none the less true. The Radicals knew what they were about "n Saturday. They gagged discussion in one hall, and refused to listen to the speakerin the other. Howes, in his usual rash and impetuous fashion, made assertions which he could not prove, cast insinuations which were even unworthy of the man who made them, and made a personal attack on a man of whom he knew nothing, and as to whom be had only to rely on the spiteful, splenetic, and garbled statements of Radical allies. But what can be expected of such a party whose representatives made the disgraceful exhibition they did at the Drill Hall on Saturday ? Even their latest convert, Mr Jacob Jenkins, was ashamed of them, and tried to keep order, but failed. In scathing terms Mr Waddington denounced this particular section of the Radical party as arrant cowards," and never were truer words spoken. It doesn't: take many words to deal with Mr George Bevan. The gentleman who with waving arms, and mock heroic ais, endeavoured to make himself understood—I mean Mr Lewis Edwards— was good enough to ask, What about George Bevan now ?" on the morning after the poll—at least, I am informed this question was asked of a representative of this paper. Personally, I don't see how the result of the election can alter the opinion formed of Mr George Bevan last week. He was scurrilous at one meeting, and stupid at the other—that's the only difference, and I am only too pleased that he was able to keep under that difficult member, the tongue, so well on Saturday evening. Mr Bevan has my sincerest sympathy. He is afflicted with that terrible disease known as personal spite, and the election gave him a splendid opportunity of spreading the infection. He took advantage of that oppor- tunity, but the disease was more vii ulent than probably he anticipated, and in another place— perhaps before another tribunal-he may have cause to regret his hasty utterances, his intem- perate language, and his slanderous statements. I pass over his reference to this journal as being simply the result of an overworked brain. Probably some of the soup which he had been so busily distributing had affected him. Now to cross swords with the Rev Oscar Owens. He did me the honour to refer to me in a public meeting. Thanks for the advertisement, my reverend friend! The cap evidently fitted, and in his inner heart Mr Owens must have cried peccuvi," I have sinned." Were it not for the fact that Mr Owens is a minister of the gospel" I should call him a stranger to the truth, but as he is a wetrer of the cloth, I will refrain from doing w>. Mr Owens deliberately quibbled over the word rik,-inber 'I- and sought to shield himself in this stance by hiding behind what might or mighi not be the proper interpretation of the word "member."—I repeat my statements, and am prep«n ■>.] to prove them up to the hilt. I say again that Mr Owens. when he found that an aged member of iiis congre- gation could nut get out of the house to vote, owing to the debility which is the attendant of old age, this political parson, this spiritnal shepherd, thought it was not necessary to go and see one wbo would probably have appreciated his pastoral ministrations. I challenge Mr Owens to refute this statement, and am prepared to bring witnessess before any inde- pendent gentlemen to substantiate mine. Mr Owens went in for another quibble with reference to tnc relief tickets. Will he deny that he distributed any tickets ? Will he deny that he canvassed for Mr Powell ? Will he deny that the distribution and the canvassing went on simul- taneously, or did he make two journeys, one for distribution, and one for canvassing P Perhaps when Mr Owens gets behind that little black pipe of his, and stares at the ceiling through blue clouds of smoke, he will ponder well these things. It won't invalidate the election if he has to withdraw certain statements made by him in a public meeting, and the process may ease his conscience. Let us hope so, whatever. There is another gentleman who has my sincere sympathy, and that gentleman is Mr Jacob Jenkins. A member of the Conservative Club, and, therefore, most presumably a member of the Unionist party, he thought fit, when a political election was absolutely forced upon the constituency by the Radical caucus, to desert, and go over to the enemy. His desertion was not only passive, but active and not only did he actually propose the Radical candidate, but he appeared on his public platform in support of his candidature. Mr Jacob Jenkins is a jolly good fellow-I have seldom met a more congenial companion-but he has allowed personal feeling to get the better of his judgment in this case, and, therefore he has my sincere sympathy. Although the Radicals welcomed him with open arms on this occasion, they will eye him with suspicion in future and it is absolutely certain lhe Conservatives will distrust him. Mr Jenkins aay believe if he likes the statement made by adical followers, that be and he alone turned the iction in favour of Mr Powell, but at any rate his '1 be the consolation of knowing that he too has a classified with the "political chameleons," i therefore, he is in good company. ai ——— I >f oust really add one word of praise which is i J due to my Radical friends —and I flatter ^that I have some Radical friends who agree I spv w^h me on political matters. They worked j^ly, and left no stone unturned to secure a otheior man- The Conservatives on t,he and were half-hearted several did not vote, tie e] 5 avwedly vote<* f°r Powell. However, [Q Ca is a thing of the past—at least I hope another three years I hope there will be cof party strife so far as the County ct el(^jon i8 concerned? May I add one word, n Ire tii, journal is stated to be Independent in and txtii religious matters. Independence does will re,<vabsolute ignoring of matters political from whate\-) I feel sure that those in authority as they are not Vf.rtioo to any articles or notes they are written, as iong

DEATH OF GRIFFITH, TA- IJAM We deeply regret to record the death ol Griffith, of Ffrwydwyllt House, Taibach. deceased gentleman, who had arrived at the age1 67, had been in faiiing health for some years. He was preparing to go to chapel (Duffryn Calvinistic Methodist) on Sunday evening, when he was seized with a recurrent attack (the third) of apoplexy. He never rallied, and quietly breathed his last shortly after nine o'clock on the same evening. The deceased gentlemen from early boyhood was in the employ of Messrs Vivian and Sons, Taibach, and for about 45 years he was chief of the commercial department of the Taibach Works, He has left a widow and a family of grown-up sons and daughters- The funeral, which took place on Thursday, was attended by large numbers of sympathizers. The interment took place at Margam Parish Churchyard. Mr Griffith lived a life of activity, and ungrudgingly devoted a considerable portion of his time to the service of the public. He did useful work in con- nection with the Margam Local Board of Health, and he was a member of the Margam School Board from its formation. In religion he remained a devoted adherent of the Church of his choice, namely, the Calvinistic Methodist Church, and unlike some-, the sunshine of prosperity only tended to ripen his attachment. For a period of 30 years he was secretary and deacon of Ffrwydwyl Church, and for about the same time he was a successful superintendent of the junior portion of the Sunday School. A few years ago the Sunday School pre- sented him with his portrait and an illuminated address, as a token of affectionate esteem and now, his earthly sun having set, and his labour done, he has entered into his rest.

ABERAVON BOROUGH POLICE THURSDAY.—Before the ex-Mayor (MrH. J. Stokes) Alderman Evan Evans, and Councillor Charles Jones. DRUNK AND REFUSING TO QUIT. Lewis Nicholas, labourer, Aberavon, charged with being drunk and refusing to quit the 11 Sailor's Return" public-house, wos lined 5s and costs. Alfred Roberts, rollerman, Cwmavon, was fined a like sum for a similar offence. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. John Harris, rollerman, Cwmavon, for being drunk and disorderly, was fined 5s and costs. OBSTRUCTION. Evan Evans, brake driver, was charged with leaving his vehicle in the street at Aberavon. Police-constable Jones proved the charge, and defendant was fined Is and costs. THEFT. William Jenkins, labourer, Aberavon, was charged with stealing a pair of boots from Messrs Oliver's shop, Aberavon, on the 26th ultimo. Police-constable Jones (277) who proved the charge, stated that defendant pledged the boots on March 5th. Defendant was fined 10s and costs. The same defendant was also charged with steal- ing a black coat from the pawnbroker with whom he pledged the boots. He pawned the coat at the next pawnbrokers. c When Police-constable Jones searched the defen- dant's lodgings he discovered a pair of trousers which defendant was supposed to have stolen from an outfitter at Britonferry. Fined 10s aod costs.

CONSERVATISM AT NANTY- MOEL. On Wednesday evening a very successful gathering took place at the Wyndham Hotel. Nantymoel, when a meeting in connection with the Conservative Association was held, the chair being occupied by Mr Griffiths, the Chairman of the Association. There were over 70 present, including Mr Edwards-Vaughan, the Conservative candidate for the Mid-Glamorgan division; Mr S. H. Stockwood, Mr W. MeGaul (Bridgend) and Mr Lloyd Evans, the Conservative agent for the division. A political address was delivered by the candidate, who made a favourable impression. Speeches were also delivered by Mr S H Stockwood, and Mr McGaul A musical smoker" followed, Messrs Ross and Rosebery (Ca-diff) Nicholls (Bridgend); Williams and party (Nantv- moel); J. Jones and Bramman (Nantymoel), being responsible for the musical part of the programme, whilst Mr W. Evans gave several recursi very successful meeting terminated with votes of ] thanks to the Chairman and those who had takeu i part in the programme.

NEATH FOOTBALL CLUB At a committee meeting of the Neath Football Club, held on Monday night, Mr Walter E. Rees (W.F.U.) in the chair, the following resolution was passed on the motion of the Chairman:- That this committee most respectfully tenders its heartfelt sympathy to their President, the Hon. H. C. Bruce (now the Right Hon. Lord Aberdare), in the loss he has sustained by the lamented death of his universally beloved father."

II FOURTH ANNUAL MEETING AT COWBRIDGE. The fourth annual meeting of subscribers to the above society was held at the Bear Hotel, Cow- bridge, on Tuesday last at three o'clock. There was a very good. attendance, especially of farmera- In the absence of the president (The Mackintosh of Mackintosh) Mr D. J. Jenkins, Flemingstone, pre- sided. The report, which was as follows, was read and adopted :— In presenting the third annual report for the past year, your committee are pleased to observe that though the last meeting of the society wis held iu very adverse weather, the amount taken at the gateø exceeded that of the previous year by £ 5 lIs SkI, indicating an increase of interest by the general public in the society's exhibition of stock. Your committee regret to report though, that on account of some withdrawals of support and mainly on account of arrears of subscription by members, the society is indebted to the treasurer to the amount of JMj 19s 2d but your committee feel sure, from the pet us: J of the names of those subscribers, that they have only to know that their action has placed the society in this position, to cause them at once to fulfil all the amounts of their promises. With regard to the exhibits, the committee can confidently say that the society has already done much good. The quality in cattle, sheep, and horses, showed a marked improvement on former years. Owing to swine fever prevailing in the county no pigs were exhibited. The garden produce, introduced last year, proved a great acquisition to the show, the entries being numerous and the competition very keen. Mr R. T. Bassett, M.F.H., again very kindly sanctioned the amalgamation of bis show with the society's, and the committee beg to thank him heartily for his support. The best thanks are also due to their president, the Mackintosh of Mackintosh, to the friends who assisted with donations and special prizes, to the Mayor and Corporation of Cowbridge for the uFo the marekts, and to Aire Edmondes for kindly placing fields at their disposal. The committee, in conclusion, beg to tender best thanks to the judges who so kindlv gave their services, to the stewards of the yard, and all other officials, for their attention to their various duties. ELECTION OF PRESIDENT. On the motion of Capt. S. D. Evans, Colonel J. Tyler, St. Hilary, was unanimously elected sident for the ensuing year. VICE-PRESIDENTS. v Councillor David Thomas, Mayor of Cow- *od Mr Rees Thomas, Boverton-nlace. COb\ji>ce-presidentg. Messrs The A* _v 1 t .gentlemen were then elected oa an'e enk'n8»+-be place of those retiring:— T. Thomas, (^rn 3^ W Griffiths, Hall, Cowbridge xy w* Howelle> Glaumor Votes of thanks v^e p. Sutton J. W. Bassett, M.F.H., Mr A.J. Pa. the Cowbridge Corporoiion, a. R. T. Edmondeii. and

CONCERT AT COYCHTJRCH. —— v.^ A grand concert was held in the Coychurch Schoolroom, on Tuesday, February 26th, when a very good programme was gone through. The chair was taken by the Rev C. Lloyd Llewellin, the rector. The following took part:— Pianoforte Trio-" Hallelujah Chorus C- Matthews and Misses Fisher. Song—" Ple'r aeth yr Amen Mr E. Lewis SODg-" Y Fuyalchen" Miss Arthur Duet—" The Gipsy Countess .Mr F. and Miss C. Reakes Recitation Master J. Lewis Song—" Riding on a load of hay Miss Matthews Song—" Country Life Mr F. Brown Song—" Only a sweet little letter "Miss M. Jones Song-" I'll be gay Mr J. Floyd Song—" Ah, he kissed me when he left me Miss M. Lewis Song—" Love at home" Mr J. Thomas Pianoforte Duet. Misses Fisher Song. Miss E. Jones Scng-" Hard times come again no more Mr L. Davies SOLg-" Golden Slippers Mrs L. Llewellin Duet—" Fading Away Mrs Nicholls and Miss Arthur Song Miss Jenkins Song. Mr R. Jones Song—" Awful afraid of the men Miss Arthur Duet—" Larboard Watch Mr F. R. Jones Finals—"God Save the Queen Mrs Llewellyn Mr Isaac Jones proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Llewellin for the able manner he conducted the meeting, which was seconded by Mr Wm. Griffiths. The surplus funds were distributed among the deserving poor of the village by the discretion of the committee.

BRIDGEND SCHOOL BOARD. The ordinary monthly meeting was held on Tuesday last, when there were present :—Mr T. Stockwood (chairman), Rew Wm. John (vice- chairman), Messrs W. Buckley, John Evans, W. McGaul, and W. Powell. It was reported there was a balance in the treasurer's hands of j £ H6 17s 6d. The seal of the Board was ordered to be affixed to the mortgage deed for £470; loan from i he Public Works Loan Board and to the order for certificate to be delivered to the treasurer of tho School Board, and the Chairman was authorit-cd to sign these documents on bebaif of the Board. On the motion of Mr W. Powell, seconded by the Vice-Chairman, it was resolved that the Board recognise with gratitude the work of the htad teachers in feeding the children of those who Wt:xe unable to work during the recent severe weather* and that the fact be recorded in the minutee. It was unanimously resolved, on the motion of the Vice-Chairman, that a vote of condolenct be sent to Lady Aberdare and family in their recti. I; bereavement by the lamented death of Lold Aberdare, who had always taken a deep inter-st in the education of the people of the Principally of Wales, and whose death the nation so deej-ly deplored. Mr McGaul said he had seen that the Educa: ion Department had issued a circular to HerMajest;< a Inspectors stating that as the inclemency of k. recent weather must have affected the attendant r, they would, in I be i-sei-sment of the grants of Schools now shoitlj to be ini-puded, give )" i weight to these ciicum-iances. He thought it. well to bring this to the notice of the bt it teachers The Chairman and Vice-chairman wi e authorized to sign ch qu's tot the Teachers' salaries and other accounts,

VOLUNTKBK INTELLIGENCE BRIDGEND DETACHMENT ORDERS. Drills for next week will be as under:- Mouday, Wednesday and Thursday, squad and recruit drill in the I trill Hall at eight p.m. Non-commissioned officers and bugler for duty next week as under :—St-rgetmt W. E. Walters, Corporate J. G. Barber, and G. Harris Bugler, n. Penneil. Next for duty-Sergeants G. Pennelland H. Abbott, Corporal W Fynn, ana Bugler F. Pratt Hand practice to-uight (Friday) and Monday, at 7.30 sharp. (Signed) D. R. DAVID, Major, Commanding Detachment, 8th March, 1895.