The Glamorgan Gazette

BLAENGARW. Omission.—In our report of the cantata at Blaengarw we inadvertently omitted the name of Mr. David Thomas, the tenor. accident —On Monday Watkin Edwards, a single man, residing in James-road met with bodily injurie-s whilst at wurk in the Caede- faid pit, through a fall of roof. Chief Choral.-Nebo United Choir has we understand commenced rehearsals for the chief choral at Mountain Ash semi-National Eisteddfod. The choir, under the leadership of Mr. John Llewellyn, have been successful at Mountain Ash in the second choral on the three occasions upon which they have com- peted, and it was generally admitted on their la.st appearance there that their singing eclipsed that of the chief choral singers. Ycung People's Society. At the weekly I meeting last Tuesday evening three excellent papers were read upon three of the most im- portant ideals in life, namely, "Choosing a Book," by Mr. J. H. Davies; "Choosing a Friend Mr. D. Y. Morgan; Choosing a Partner in Life," Mr. David Morgan. The Rev. W. A. Williams (pastor) proposed, and Mrs! G. Davies seconded, a hearty vote of thanks to those who had so efficientlv catered for their literary needs. Messrs. S. Jenkins, J. Francis, and D. P. Jones also spoke in eulosv of the papers. A mandoline solo was given by Mr. W. Llewellyn, and a recita- tion by Master A. Davies. Mr. David Evans presided. The Welsh Harp.-A goodly number assem- bled at the hall on Saturday evening last to listen to a lecture by the Rev. Meredith Morris, B.A., Garth, upon "The Welsh Harp." The chair was occupied by Mr. T. Si. Lewis, M.E., and the lecture was promo- ted in aid of Mr. Joseph Sutton, who, through injury, has been unable to work for ia long period. It may be strange news to many of our readers that Mr. Morris is a geJ FOIl string instruments, more especially tht ajin, and has on several occasions con- str a violin. Besides he has been most assiduous in his efforts to ascertain the origin of these instruments and of the different shapes and designs for centuries past. The speaker very much regretted that the use of the harp was fast dying out in Wales. Dur- ing late years in the National Eisteddfod competitors were few, and judging from last year it was dimcult to predict whether there will be a competition at all. Years ago the harp was one of the indispensable qualifi- cations of a gentleman. Three years ago he was perfectly satisfied that there were only 27 people in the world who could play it, and out of the 27 only 9 could lay claim to any degree of proficiency. The cause of the de- cline in the Welsh national instrument was partly to be found in the constitution of the instrument, as it was a very difficult instru- ment to make. Again it was partly because of the exp«nse the instrument, but this could be reduced, for if the demand increased it would arouse competition and competition would necessarily reduce the price. He did not wish to speak disrespectfully of the piano, but the piano and the frying pan were prom- inent instruments in many homes. The rea- son that pianos were teduced was in conse- quence of the demand. He was a firm be- liever in string instruments being used in re- ligious worship not only so, but it was the teaching of the Bible. Mr. D. J. James, Abergwynfi, played sovetal selections upon a harp, and elicited vociferous encores. Mr. Morris and the harDist were accorded a hearty vote of thanks.

PONTYCYMMER. A Receiving Order bas been made in the matter of Philip Anstie, of Pantygog, baker and confectioner. Baptism.—On Sunday night the pastor of Zion Church, Rev. W: Reynolds, performed the ordinance of bapt%n; two candidates being immersed. Thet6 was a large congre- gation. Male Voice Party.— "hough this Pontycym- mer organisation is, comparatively speaking, a young one, great thillts are being aimed at. The party contemplates competing at Moun- tain Ash Eisteddfod, altd practice is now in full swing. Cwrddau >Iawr.—T% annual preaching meetings were held at kt,liel Church on Sun- dav and Monday, and ptoved to be of a highly successful character. The congregations were exceedingly large. The preachers were Rev. R. J. Rees, M.A., Aberystwyth, and the Rev. D. Jones, Mardy. 1-'he singing, under the supervision of _^r- Tom Fox, was of a very high order. Missjyf. J. Owen presided at the organ. Noddfa Young P<*>PVS Society.—A well- attended meeting connection with the above society was h^ld qu \lu€sday evening, when Mr. John MOttaia, Railway-terrace, read an able paper ()11 "Prayer." Mrs. Saunders, Mrs. T. D. Morgan, and Messrs. George Evans, Wm. ThomaS) and David John commented on the paj^r, and a successful meeting was brought to a close by the singing of the Doxology. Mr. Ww. Thomas, Tynton House, presided. Social.—On Thursday night, in last week, a social tea was held at Zion Church on the occasion of the ostablishnient of an adult Band of Hope. The tables were nicely laid, and reflected great ctodit upon the junior band of waiters- -Amongst those present ■were the Rev. and Oliver Bowen, Car- diff. After tea a covert was given, under the presidency of 31r, S. Turner. Several prominent artistes too|t part, and a pleasant time was spent. Reynolds, G.T.S.C., presided at the piano. South Wales Wowe4's Temperance Union. —The fortnightly J?%eting of the above society was held at ^thel V#stry on Friday night, presided over by Mrs. Miardy Davies. Mrs. John introduced the meeting, and after- wards a solo was gi'Ve4 by Miss Emily Jones. A dialogue was renqered by the following party: -MIsses Jones, Morgans, Evans, Owen Pearce, Fox, K. Fva4, and E'. Jones. Other items included a sol° W Miss Lizzie Morgan, -and a recitation hy ijiss Blodwen Garfield. Mrs. Uphill closed t-h* meeting with prayer. Miss Owen presided the organ. Labour Representation.—A largely at- tended meeting Of the various Labour branches was held a1. the Ffaldau Institute oil Tuesday evening, Qnder the presidency of Mr. D. Edwards, to \>minate Labour candi- dates for the fortbc%ing elections. After some discussion, it agreed to support the Rev. W. Saunders Hr the County Council election, and that in the event of that gentle- man being returned and subsequently pro- moted to the aldern\nic Dench, the joint committee should Pr\)are to run a Labour candidate for the COIscquent election. The meeting unanimously pledged itself to sup- port the re-election ^f Mr. William Davies (checkweigher) to th< Ogmore and Garw Council. It was reived to support Mrs. Richards's candidatuA for the Board of Guar- dians, eulogistic refe^nce being made to her nine years' service. Mrs. Richards thanked the meeting for the t,romise of support, and gave a brief account If her stewardship, deal- ing with the work of the various committees of which she is a S1^(nber. It was also re- solved to run Mr. n"ry Harries as a Labour candidate. I

OGMORE VALE. Bethlehem Mufn^J Society.—An excellent paper was read on ,J|iesday evening by Miss E. Ace on the &nb;i%t of The Baptism of Jesms Christ/' before tiie members of the Bopietj held in cPBPfctiQB J^ith Bethlehem Welsh Baptist Church. Mr. John Davies presided over an excellent atendance, and Miss Mary Jones gave an opening solo in splendid style.

NANTYMOEL. Bereavement.—Much sympathy is felt for Mr. and Mrs. John Hughes, Vale View, Nant- ymoel, in their sad bereavement through the death of their little child aged 15 months. Obituary.-We very much regret to record the death of Mrs. Ann James, Vale View, who died on Tuesday at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. David Jones, after a long ill- ness borne with great resignation, at the advanced age of 70 years. Mrs. James was one of Nantymoel's oldest residents, and she and her family were held in very high esteem by the inhabitants of the place generally. The eldest son, Mr. Jas. Lloyd James, is in South Africa, where he has been for a number of years engaged in a gold mine. The great- est sympathy is expressed ror the family in ffieir sorrow. The funeral will take place to-morrow (Saturday). Election News.—A mass meeting of miners was held at the Workmcn's-hall, Nantymoel, on Thursday evening of last week, to select candidates for the forthcoming County Coun- cil, District Council and Board of Guardians Elections. It was decided not to contest the County Council on the present occasion. For the District Council the present member, Councillor Jacob Edwards, J.P., was unani- mously adopted. Mr. J. E. Price and Mr. William Griffiths will also offer themselves for the vacancy. For the Guardians, Llandy- fodwg Ward, Nantymoel, Messrs. David Ed- wards, Cadwgan-street, and Thos. Williams, Dinam-street, were selected. The retiring members in this ward are Messrs. T. J. Job, John Rees, and Edward David. Mr. Rees, who is now a student at Ruskin College, Ox- ford, will not seek re-election, but we learn that Messrs. Edward David and T. J. Job will again seek a renewal of the confidence of the electors. Mr. Thos. Williams, baker and confectioner, Pricetown, will also be a can- didate. In the Llangeinor Ward, Nanty- moel, Mr. William Gorvin was selected by the miners for the vacancy, and he will be op- posed by Mr. Edward Cox. Already keen in- terest is being taken in the forthcoming elec- tions.

I GILFACH GOCH. Local Pulpits.—Rev. J. C. Evans occupied the. pulpit at Bethania on Sunday morning and evening last, and preached powerful ser- mons to large congregations. At Calfaria (Baptist) the pulpit was occupied by Rev. E. King Jones, of Cymmer, Glyncorrwg, whose stirring sermons were evidently much appre- ciated. Social.—On Friday evening a pleasant social was held at the Gilfach Goch Council School on the occasion of the departure from the district of Miss Bonner, who has received an appointment in London. Many friends attended, and every effort was made on the part of the promoters to make the affair as enjoyable as possible. The duties of secre- tary were ably carried out by Mrs. Evans, Post Office, Gilfach Goch. Mr. J. H. Priddle (greengrocer) acted as M.C. Orchestra.—A grand comic concert for the benefit of the Gilfach orchestra was held at the Iron Church on Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday evenings. The following artistes appeared:—Comedian, Mr. Charles Dillon; sketch artiste and vocalist, Miss Amy Dillon; sketch artiste, Julius Claud; vocalists, Mr. C. Matthews and Mr. Bert Creumer. All who were present had a thoroughly enjoyable time, and great credit is due to Mr. Allen, conductor, for the excellent programme he had arranged. Quarterly Meetings.—Very successful quar- terly meetings in connection with the Sunday School of Bryn Seion were held on Sunday afternoon and evening. The afternoon meet- ing was presided over by the Rev. J. C. Evans (pastor of the church), and recitations were given by Masters W. Thomas, D. Daniel, Idris David, Evan J. Parker, Mary H. Morris and Rachel Evans. Solos were rendered by Masters Elvyn Morris, Trevor Jenkins, and Misses Maggie J. Morris, Rebecca Thomas, and S. A. David, and Misses Lizzie and S. A. David rendered a duet. A violin quartette by Masters E. J. Parker, Aneurin Parker, E. Evans, and B. Morris was a pleasing item.- The evening meeting was presided over by Mr. Richard Miles (superintendent of the Sunday School). Recitations were given by Miss R. Thomas, Ben Morris, and E. Evans; solos by Messrs. G. David, John Rosser, ana Lizzie Morris, Sam Miles, Wm. Rees, and D. Smith; duets by Lizzie Morris and M. H. Morris. Lizzie J. David and R. Thomas; vio- lin solo by Master Aneurin Parker violin quartette by Masters Parker, Ben Morris, and E. Evans. The Sunday School Juvenile Choir rendered several choruses from the pro- gramme of the coming Easter festival. The choir was under the leadership of Mr. J. W. Evans, tailor, to whom great praise is due for the careful manner in which they had been trained.

OGMOKE ELECTRIC LIGHTING. To the Editor. Sir,-In your last issue you referred to a letter addressed to me by Mr. Edward Ed- wards. As that letter was not a reply to, nor had any bearing upon, the subject of my letter of the previous week, I did not consi- der it called for any notice on my part. Mr. Edwards's marvellous contributions to another newspaper ought not, however, to pass unnoticed. Such a production of muddle, twaddle, wriggle, and shuffling is worthy only of its author. Why not try to play the man for once, and stand to his pledge? The ordeal should bring him out a wiser if also a poorer man. The issue is plain; either his statements were wrong and misleading or they were not. I am prepared with evidence at first hand, not only in the two cases he names, but of the whole twelve, to prove that they were wrong and misleading. Why all such jabbering about lines 19 and 20, and so on? Does he think to wriggle out in tfnat way?—Yours, etc., G. ADAMS.

Ogmore and Garw Teachers. On Friday evening a very largely attended meeting was held of the Ogmore and Garw Group of Teachers at the Council Offices, Brynmenin. Formerly the certificated teachers engaged in this group were members of the Bridgend Teachers' Association, but owing to the rapid growth of the valleys dur- ing the last few years, and the division of the county into groups by the County Council, it was deemed expedient by the teachers of the valley to secede from the parent association and form a separate association of its own co- terminous with the Ogmore and Garw Group of Schools. Mr. T. C. Jones, Pontyrhil, oc- cupied the chair pro. tem. The election of officers for the newly-formed association was then proceeded with, and re- sulted as follows:—President, Mr. D. C. Wil- liams, Ogmore Vale; vice-president, Mr. David Davies, Tondu; secretary and trea- surer, Mr. Edward Edwards, Tynewydd sec- retary of B. and O. Fund, Miss Beaumont; Press and Parliamentary secretary, Mr. An- derson, Nantymoel. Judging by the interest taken in the wel- fare of the Association by the members, there is every prospect of this branch wielding a. power for good in the educational work of 'tfteiagTgaiiik

OGMORE AND GARW COUNCIL. TRAIN SERVICE: DEPUTATION TO THE MANAGER OF THE G.W.R. PONTYCYMMER PUBLIC-HALL LICENSE. A BREEZE. SUGGESTED FORMATION OF THREE FIRE BRIGADES. The monthly meeting of the Ogmore and Garw Urban District Council was held at the Council Offices, Brynmenin, on Tuesday evening, under the presidency of Mr. Jacob Edwards, J.P. Other members present pre- sent were: Rev. W. A. Williams, Alderman W. Llewellyn, J.P., Dr. E. J. Parry, J.P., W. Davies, Llewellyn Jones, T. W. Job, T. M. Jones, J. Canniff, Jenkin Williams, A. J. Lawrence, Thomas Williams, Evan David, T. C. Jones, and W. J. Morgans. SYMPATHY. Alderman Llewellyn proposed a vote of con- dolence with Mr. W. Thomas, a member of the Council, in his bereavement through the death of his wife, and a similar vote with Mr Evan Griffiths, another member, who had lost two children by death since the last meeting of the Council. Mr. Canniff feelingly seconded, and the votes were agreed to, all present standing. A LABOUR J.P. Mr. D. J. Thomas, secretary of the Ogmore Valley Trades and Labour Council, wrote that the Trades affiliated to the Council had deemed it expedient to initiate a petition for the permanent appointment of All*. Jacob Ed- wards as a Justice of the Peace for the county, and it was hoped the Council would support the movement. Mr. Job: What can we do? The Deputy Clerk (Mr. D. T. Williams): The suggestion is, I presume, that we should petition the authorities. Mr. Job proposed that a petition for Air. Edwards's appointment be forwarded from the Council. Mr. Thomas Williams seconded. Mr. Lawrence thought all future chairmen should be included in the motion as suggested permanent J.P.'s. (Laughter.) Mr. J. Phillips: It might be made retro- spective as well. (More laughter.) Mr. Lawrence: No, thank you. Mr. Job I will accept that suggestion with pleasure. Mr. Lawrence: It is quite likely that we shall have as chairman a Labour member from the Garw, and he should also be made a J.P. Then Mr. Canniff may become chairman, and- Mr. Canniff: Don't put my name in it. (Laughter.) It is problematical whether I shall ever be chairman; in fact, I may be chucked out of the Council soon. (Laughter.) The motion to support the appointment of Mr. Edwards was carried unanimously. SCHOOL MANAGERS. Mr. T. M. Franklen, clerk to the County Council, wrote requesting the Council to nominate four managers for the Ogmore Group of Schools. The Chairman, Messrs. T. M. Jones, W. J. Morgans, and Jonathan Maddocks previously represented the Council, and they were re- appointed with the exception of Mr. Mad- docks, Mr. Thos. Williams being nominated in his place. Mr. J. Phillips asked whether the Council had not better keep the place open for Mr. Maddocks. (Laughter.) Alderman Llewellyn: He may become a manager as a representative of the County Council. Mr. T. W. Job was re-appointed a manager of the Bettws National School. RAILWAY SERVICE, ETC. The secretary of the Ogmore Valley branch of the Shop Assistants' Union wrote request- ing the Council to urge tke G.W.R. Co. to run a late train from Cardiff to that valley on Wednesdays. The Chairman: We had a definite promise from the Company when we approached them last. Rev. W. A. Williams thought late trains should run to the valleys every night. Great inconvenience was suffered at present. Alderman Llewellyn pointed out that the Council previously made a modest request for two late trains in the week, but even that had not been granted. He did not know whether the Company would be disposed to give considerate treatment to any proposal the Council made, but it could not be denied that that district was behind every other part of the county with regard to train service; in fact, he thought their service was about the worst in the county. The other compan- ies were running motor cars on their systems, but the G.W.R. had not adopted those ar- rangements, though they had made known that they intended to do so. He moved that a deputation be appointed to wait upon the general manager of the Company. Mr. Canniff seconded, and said the district had a long-standing promise from the Com- pany that a better service would be provided. Gilfach had been promised motors for two. years past. Mr. Lawrence remarked that officials of the Port Talbot Railway Co. had a trial trip in a motor-car on their line to Pontycymmer re- cently. The P'ort Talbot Railway Co. also ran late trains twice a week. The motion was carried unanimously, and the following were chosen to form the depu- tation :-The Chairman, Rev. W. A. Wil- liams, Mr. Canniff, and the deputy clerk. On the question of expenses being raised, Alderman Llewellyn facetiously suggested that the deputation's expenses should be paid if they succeeded. Mr. T. W. Job: I object to payment by re- sult. (Laughter.) It was agreed that the expenses be allowed. FIRE BRIGADES. Mr. T. P. Jones, Pontycymmer, wrote that a volunteer fire brigade had been formed for the Garw, and he forwarded a list of those who had volunteered their services. They in- cluded Mr. Lawrence and Mr. Thos. Williams and several local tradesmen. Mr. Lawrence thought a meeting of rate- payers should be called for the appointment of a brigade, remarking that some who had rendered good service in the past were not included in the list submitted. Rev. W. A. Williams said it was very desir- able that a fire brigade should be formed in each of the three valleys forming the Coun- cil's area. He moved that the members of each valley should meet together to consider the formation of brigades. This was seoonded by Mr. Llewellyn Jones. Mr. Canniff thought it was full time some- thing should be done in this direction. The motion was carried. LLANHARRAN HALL. At the last meeting, the license of the Pub- lice-hall, Pontycymmer, was renewed, on the application of Mr. T. Williams, subject to the hall being put in a sanitary condition forth- with and that the exit doors be at once put and kept in good working order. A discussion arose as to whether the condi- tions had been complied with, and Mr. Wil- liams contended they had, with the exception that one of the exits had not been attended to. He would get this attended to in a week or so. Mr. Llewellyn Jones: Has anything been done to the walls? Dr. Parry: Mir. Williams undertook to do something. Mr. Williams: I objected to Dr. Parry in- sisting that the walls should be altered. Mr. La-wrence: But you gave Ea-X pn the, point before the Council arrived at a de- cision. Mr. Williams I didn't. Mr. E. David: I was under the impression you did. Mr. Williams said the hall was now in a satisfactory state from a sanitary point of view. There was a little dampness under the gallery, but that portion of the hall was seldom used. Mr. Lawrence asserted that Mr. Williams had also promised to improve the lighting of the hall. Mr. Williams said he did not see what thtt had to do with the Council. It was for those who hired the hall to complain about that, not the Council. Dr. Parry: The gas jets want cleaning out. Mr. Llewellyn Jones: I don't see why we should be going to Mr. Williams, cap in hand, asking him to do these things. If a private company owned the hall the Council would be down on them at once, but Mr. Williams, being a member of the Council, came before them for sympathy. Mr. Williams (sharply): I claim no sym- pathy. I would like to call the attention of the Council to an inaccurate statement made at the last meeting to the effect that the hall was being cleaned at six o'clock the morning after the Council meeting. I emphatically deny it; there was no one in the hall at that time. Mr. LI. Jones: Do you refer to what I said? Mr. Williams: Yes. I should like you to prove it, or apologise. Mr. LI. Jones: I shall not apologise. Mr. Williams: Will you prove it? Mr. Jones: I merely asked Mr. Lewis whether it was true that the hall was lit up at six o'clock in the morning. I suggested nothing: I merely asked the question. Mr. Williams: There was no one in the hall at that time. The Chairman We have nothing to do with that now. Rev. W. A. Williams moved that a small committee be appointed to visit the hall and report as to its condition. Mr. Lawrence, seconding, said the condi- tions laid down by the Council had not been complied with. The motion was carried, and the following were appointed to form the committee —Rev W. A. Williams, Messrs. Morgans, T. W. Job and W. Davies, and Dr. Parry. THE DEAD BILL. The Deputy Clerk said he had received a letter from Mr. L. J. Kempthorne, solicitor, Neath, acting on behalf of Colonel Vaughan- Lee. requesting that as the poll had resulted in the promotion of the Bill being defeated, he should receive a letter to the effect. that the Bill would not be proceeded with. He had replied to the effect that the Bill had been withdrawn, and he had also written in the same terms to the Llantrisant and Llant- wit Vardre Council. Mr. Job: How much will they give to the bridge now? (Laughter.) BLACKMILL SCHOOL. Notification was received of the intention of the Education Committee to erect a public elementary school .at Blackmill, with accom- modation for 150 children. The Deputy Clerk said the Council could oppose the erection of the school. Mr. Job We have only to say "Hurry on." ANALYSES. Alderman Llewellyn moved that represen- tations be made to the County Council to ex- tend the county laboratory, so as to enable more analyses to be made for local authori- ties, and lor private personS". That Council had had to seek an analyst to do certain work for them, and he thought the County Council should make more elaborate arrangements, so that a Cpuncil could send more samples for analyses. Private persons, such as trades- men who suspected that goods supplied to them were not pure, could take advantage of it. He did not wish the laboratory to be a charge on the county, and those who sent samples could pay the full cost in connection with the analyses. Mr. T. C. Jones seconded, and the motion was carried nem. con. OTHER MATTERS. Mr. William Jenkins, contractor, Bridg- end, had a long interview with the Council concerning extras in connection with the out- fall works, for which he contracted. It ap- peared that the surveyor (Mr. H. D. Wil- liams) had certified a sum which was JE90 less than the amount due, according to Mr. Jen- kins.-The Surveyor pointed out that he was the judge as to extras under the oontract.- In the end a committee was appointed to in- vestigate. Letters were read from Messrs. Vachell and Co., Cardiff, claiming for damage caused to property in Bridgend-road, Pontycymmer, belonging to Mr. Henry Williams, by reason of an act or default by the Council.—The Surveyor said he knew nothing of any dam- age or of any act or default on the part of the Council.—The Clerk was directed to ask for particulars. A letter was read from the G.W.R. Co. Surveyor said he knew nothing of any dam- age or of any act or default on the part, of the Council.—The Clerk was directed to ask for particulars. A letter was read from the G.W.R. Co. stating that the erection of footbridges near certain level crossings in the district was being considered. Mr. J. M. Randall, Bridgend, wrote referr- ing the Council to the Glamorgan Education Committee as to the roadway near the Wynd- ham Schools. The road was not made by the Earl of Dunraven, but by the school author- ity.-Dr. Parry proposed that the Education Committee be requested to put the road in order .-Agreed. It was reported that the Tonyrefail and Gilfach Electric Light Co. had now completed the work of fixing lamps at Evanstown.—Mr. Canniff expressed his satisfaction with the lighting, but he made suggestions with regard to the position of certain lamps.-The Sur- veyor said he would take the matter up with the Company. Dr. D. J. Thomas, medical officer of health, reported that two cases of zymotic diseases had been notified in the Ogmore and 17 in the Garw. the latter comprising 9 of diph- theria and 8 of scarlet fever. A typhoid case had occurred in Ogmore Vale. The Works Committee having considered a letter from Mr. J. D. Jones, secretary of the Ogmore Chamber of Trade, complaining that the roadway in High-street, Ogmore Vale, was made too narrow by the erection of the tree guards, had decided to reply that they did not consider that the roadway was made too narrow.

"Dishes, alike delightful and digestible." —Leigh Hunt. Thinking no doubt of Brown & Poison's "Patent" Corn Flour. With this Corn Flour you can make something nice for every other day— hot Corn Flour puddings with cold fruit-the hot and cold go well to- gether-or all hot-baked or stewed apples, prunes, dried apricots with hot Corn Flour custard. Such fare as this is simple and wholesome, and good for everybody.

GARW DISTRICT OF MINERS. MID GLAMORGAN LABOUR CANDIDATE. MR. HARTSHORN AND ALD THOMAS NOMINATED IN THE GARW. COUNCIL ELECTIONS: LABOUR CANDI- DATES ADOPTED. There was a representative attendance at the monthly meeting of the Garw District of Miners at the Council Offices, Brynmenin, on Monday. Mr. George Thomas (Cefn Cribbwr) I presided, and the officials present included Alderman John Thomas (agent) and Coun- cillor Evan David (district secretary). ADOPTED SON'S HOUSE. Alderman Thomas gave a further report with regard to the efforts made by Mr. S. T. Evans, K.C., M.P., to secure for a Bryncethin woman a house which had been purchased by her adopted son, who died intestate. Under ordinary circumstances, the house would be- come the property of the Crown, but Mr. Evans now wrote: Tell Mrs. Davies that the house is hers, and she can do what she likes with it." (Hear, hear.) NEW COMPENSATION ACT. The Agent said a meeting of lodge secre- taries had been held to hear an address from Mr. W. P. Nicholas, solicitor, Pontypridd, on the new Compensation Act, which will come into force on July 1st. There was no doubt the new Act was going to cause a good deal of legal work, but there were some im- portant improvements on the old Act. In fixing compensation in future, the average wages for the preceding tweive months would not he considered, but the average for the weeks during which the applicant had worked for the twelve months preceding the accident. Another pleasing amendment to the compen- sation law was the inclusion of sisters in the list of dependents, but unfortunately claims could not, under the new Act, be made in respect of the death of adopted children. MID-GLAMORGAN. Mr loan Williams, secretary of the Ffaldau Lodge, wrote that the lodge had agreed to nominate Mr. Vernon Hartshorn (Maesteg) as Parliamentary candidate to contest Mid- Glamorgan in the Labour interests. The Secretary stated that the Ton Phillip Lodge had also nominated Mr. Hartshorn, and Cefn Slip and Kenfig Hill Lodges had selected Alderman John Thomas. It was stated that the Ocean and Tondu Artizans Lodges had voted in favour of Mr. Hartshorn. The Chairman said the Ffaldau Lodge could not be regarded as belonging to that district, especially as they had not paid their arrears in contributions to the district funds.—A Delegate moved that the Ffaldau be struck off the list, as they had nothing to do with the district.—Another Delegate Are they in the Federation ?-The Chairman I think they have a Federation of their own.—The Dele- gate They have to pay their arrears before they can re-join the District.—No action was taken. The Secretary stated that a good many of the lodges had not sent in their nominations. He had received a letter from Mr. Vernon Hartshorn asking for information as to the nominations in the Garw district, but, of course, they were not complete. Mr. Harts- horn suggested that, when nominations had been received from all the ledges in the con- stituency, a meeting of the miners' agents and district secretaries in the constituency should be held. A Tondu Delegate said the Parliamentary arrangements had to take second place in these days of local election: of Guardians and Councillors, and he thought the question could be deferred until the excitement had died away. He moved Lhat the matter be left in abeyance, and this was carried. COUNCIL ELECTIONS. It was reported that thv* lodges in the Ken- fig Hill district bad adopted Mr. George Myers and Mr. William Thomas as Labour candidates for election on the Penybont Rural District Council and Bridgend Board of Guardians. A Delegate: What constituency will they contest? The Secretary: Tythegston Higher. Are- quest has been made that the candidates should be adopted by the District as Federa- tion candidates. A motion to adopt them was carried unani- mously. Mr." W. Lewis, who was adopted as a can- didate for the Newcastle Higher parish, said it could not be denied that working men's re- presentatives were required on such bodies as the Penybont Rural District Council, and he hoped Penooed and Bryncethin would follow the example set by Kenfig Hill and Tondu. He happened to be the only direct Labour re- presentative on the Council, and he was anxious that there should be a better repre- sentation. (Hear, hear.) As to the neces- sity for more Labour men on the Council, he said the fate of a proposal which he submit- ted dealing with the payment of the em- ployees of the Council in their own places and not at Bridgend, as at present, was suffi- cient evidence. EXECUTIVE MEMBER. The appointment of a representative of the district on the Executive Council of the Fed- eration was considered. Alderman Thomas was unanimously re- elected. THE "REST." Alderman Thomas spoke of the desirability of the district contributing towards the Porthcawl Rest" Convalescent Home and the Cardiff Infirmary. Dealing with the Rest," he said the pressure of applications for tickets last year was greater than ever before, and no doubt a large number of mem- bers of the Federation would desire to take advantage of this splendid institution during the coming year. Some of the lodges had been doing exceedingly well in the past in various ways. The ChairmaA also referred to the advan- tages afforded by the Home at Porthcawl. A Delegate: I was under the impression that all the lodges made a sixpenny levy. The Secretary: We make a levy at the In- ternational Colliery, but all the collieries do not. The lodges were recommended to do their utmost on behalf of both institutions. DARRAN PRICE LIST. Alderman Thomas reported that a meeting of the Darran workmen had been held to con- sider the preparation of a list for the yard seam at the colliery. The seam was a new one and had never been worked in that dis- trict before, though an attempt to work it had been made at Blaengarw over 20 years ago. He understood that the Caedefaid Seam at this colliery was being exhausted, and the owners were anxious to open up the new seam so as to increase their output. Capable men had been selected to take sec- tions, and negotiations with respect to a list would afterwards take place. COALBROOK COLLIERY, PYLE. The Agent said the men employed at the Coalbrook Colliery, Pyle, wore anxious that a price list should be prepared, and they had appointed a committee to deal with the question. He asked the District to select someone to visit the colliery for the purpose of faking sections. Mr. Wm. Thomas, checkweigher of the Cefn Slip Colliery, was appointed. PENCOED MAN'S DEATH. I The Agent reported on the circumstances 1 of the death of a Pencoed man named Harris who received a strain while following his em- ployment at the Raglan Colliery. At the inquest Dr. McGiven, who was acting in the absence of Dr. McDonald Atkins, deposed that death was due to pneumonia, but he stated, in reply to a question by the agent, [ that the strain probably made the prevalence of pneumonia known. He also asked whether the strain had in any way acceler- ated death, and the reply was in the nega- tive. The Agent was instructed to consult the so- licitors with reference to the case. licitors with reference to the case. INQUESTS IN PUBLIC HOUSES. Alderman Thomas said a good many people objected to the holding of inquests in public- houses, and, under the present rules, the police arranged where possible for inquests to take place at the Police-stations. He was not holding a brief for public-houses, but he thought inquests should be held in places where jurymen as well as others forced to attend could be accommodated comfortably. It was not the fault of the police, of course, and he was not going to cast the slightest re- flection on them. But he had been incon- venienced. and others who had to attend in- quests had also, owing to the inadequacy of accommodation in country police-stations. He hoped those who so strongly protested against the holding of inquests in pubHc- houses would re-consider the matter.

Margam Coursing Meeting. The annual coursing meeting, organised by the tenant farmers of the Margam Estate, took place on February 21st, by the kind per- mission of Miss Talbot, over Margam Moors. Unfortunately the weather at the opening was most unfavourable, a severe squall and snowstorm coming on at the start and con- tinuing for some time. The moors were in a fearful condition after the heavy rains. A large number of sportsmen arrived at Port Talbot early in the morning, despite the weather, but the attendance was not as large as usual. There were about a hundred dogs and a start was made at 10 o'clock from the Old Margam Toll House, on the western side of the moors. From here they worked along to the eastern end of the moors, where luncheon was partaken of, after which the sport was continued back on the other side of the moors to the starting point. The proceeds of the meet are in aid of char- ity. and the arrangements were in the hands of the following gentlemen —Mr W. Thomas, Eglwysnynydd, chairman; Mr. Davidson, secretary: Mr Evan John, treasurer; general steward, Mr. Tom Morgan, Cwmalog Farm; umpire, Mr. Jarvis, Swansea; slippers, Messrs. Ellison Allen. Three Lamps Hotel, Swansea. J. E. Jones, Crown Hotel, Neath; A. Phillips, Swansea slip stewards. Messrs. J. H. Davies. Grand Hotel, Port Talbot: G. T Daniel, Bryn: D. Joseph. Samuel Thomas, J. Thomas, B. David, W. Maddocks, and W. H. Morgan. The following were successful competitors -J. Glass, Neath. Prince; L. Arnold, Neath, Lady Maud; J. E. Jones, Neath, On the Knee; Gwyn Jones, Neath, Water Rat; Mr. Humphries, Llanelly; Mr. Jarvis, Swansea; Messrs. J. Davies, Globe Hotel, Aberavon; T. Gill, Swansea, Minnie; E. Davies. Mardy Swell; R. Thomas, Neath, Neath Squire; D. Williams, Wick Queen; D. Jones, Angel Hotel, Aberavon, Bobs; W. Lewis, Aberavon, Welsh Spring; H. Williams, Aberavon, Polly. There was fairly good sport all day, and 28 hares were killed.

Welsh Agricultural Society. Mr. W. A. Forrester-Addie, of Welshpool, presided over the annual meeting of the mem- bers of the Welsh National Agricultural so- ciety, held at the Lion Hotel, Aberystwyth, on Friday afternoon. The Council reported a profit on the last show of JE42 odd. The number of members had increased from 182 to 242. Whilst the Council felt that this increase was a satisfac- tory feature they were of opinion that a larger increase was necessary in order to put the society on a firm footing. The show was a great success from the exhibitors' point of view, and there was no falling off in the num- ber of tenant farmers' entries. The Coun- cil was glad to announce that the Earl of Plymouth had consented to act as president for this year. Next show a sale of stock would be held in the yard. The society had made successful representations to the Board of Agriculture in respect to sheep scab areas, and in other ways acted as a channel between the members and the authorities. In moving the adoption of the report, the Chairman said that the receipts showed an increase of over £ 300, of which sum JE154 was taken at the gates. He was glad to say that among the new members they now included His "Royal Highness Prince Christian. (Hear, hear.) It was agreed to refer the question of the location of the show to the Council, and that a special meeting be called on the show days, on July 23rd or 24th, to finally decide the matter.

The Glamorgan Hounds. The weather was fine for the Ewenuy V illage meet on Monday, and among the field were the Master (Colonel Homfray) and Mi's. Homfray, Captain Williams (Bridgend), Mr., Mrs., and the Misses Nicholl, Mr. Griffith Llewellyn (Baglan), the Misses Booker, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Williams, Mr. Edward David, Mr. Gerald Bruce, Mr. Morell, Mr. E. Forester, Mr. and Mrs. Vivian Thomas, Mr. Edwin Price, Mr. Ivor Williams, the Hev. E. Davies, Messrs. Masters and the Misses Masters, Mr. Brain, Major J. C. Coath, Mr. R. K. P'richard, Mr. and Mrs. C. Edmondes, Dr. Pegge, Mr. W. E. Lewis, Mrs. Bramley, Mr. W. John, Mr. Myers, Captain Stepheny, Mr. James Davie6, Mrs. and Miss Allen, Mr. G. Thomas, Mites Coath, and Miss Tapson. Cox had nineteen couples of his lady pack out, looking spick and span, and they moved off for the Priory plantation, thence to Kiugswood and the Old Park, but Reynard was not found until Wallace was reached. He was viewed far away, making for Ewenny Park, ringing over the St. Bride's Down and back again for Wallace and Blackhall to secure a safe harbour in the rock at Castle Allum. The cover on Clemenston Moors was next drawn, and the Lampha cover provided a quick find. Reynard went away by Parka, passing Colwinston to the north-west for the Golden Mile, but turning sharply back, he went past the village again towards Llandow, and was killed. Hounds subse- quently found again, and the fox ran to ground. Scent was indifferent.

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