The Glamorgan Gazette

OGMuHK dt (HRW Ni-YY BLAENGARW. Noddfa Young People's Society.—On Tues- day evening, at the meeting of the above so- ciety two edifying addresses were given by Mrs.' Saunders and Mr. George Evans, on Mission Work." The former spoke chiefly on China, and the latter on the work in Italy. Mr. Williams (Pegler's) gave an admirable recitation. Miss Bessie Lawrence, Miss Sarah Jane Davies, and Miss May Evans ren- dered solos in fine style, and MTS. R. Thomas and Mrs. Jane Williams alSí) took part in the meeting. Miss Maggie Hughes was the ac- companist. South Wales Women's Temperance Union, —An enjoyable meeting under the auspices of the above Union was spent on Friday night last, presided over by Mrs. D. Mardy Davies. The meeting was introduced by Miss V. Jones and a very interesting paper was read by Mrs J. Thomas on "The drink evil," followed by a duet in fine style by Mrs. Uphill and Miss Hepworth. Mrs. Thomas (Llest) and Mrs. Lewis also spoke at the close. Several pledges were taken. Young People's Society.—Mr. David Evans presided over the meeting of this society on Thursday evening, last week. An able paper was read upon The Apostles" by Mr. T. Watkins, and the following contributed to the discussion:—Messrs. D. Morgan, T. Meredith, J. Bowen, E" Richards, W. John, G. Richards, Mrs. Howells, and Mrs. Lewis. Songs and recitations were given by Masters E. Davies, E. John, J. Bateman, T. Meredith, Mrs. E. Davies, J. H. Davies, and J. H. Lewis. Cwrddau Mawr.-The annual meetings in connection with Tabernacle Church were held on Sunday and Monday. The services of two popular preachers had been secured, namely, the Rev. Peter Price, B.A., Dowlais, and the Rev. E. Richards, Tonypandy. The formoc came into notoriety for a daring attack on Mr. Evan Roberts and other revivalists dur- ing the revival, and this, perhaps, was respon- sible in some measure for the great crowds which besieged the chapel before the services. He is a preacher of the highest type, and held the congregations spellbound. The singing was a prominent feature, under the conduc- torship of Mr. Garfield. Miss Butler was at the organ. Students' Social.—On Wednesday night, last week, a pleasant social was spent, under the auspices of the Evening Continuation Classes, a capital spread being provided at the WorkmenVhall. Mr. W. J. Morgan, M.E., D.C., presided. The tables were ar- tistically arranged, and reflected much credit on the ladies responsible for the work, viz., Mrs. Morgans, Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Jones, Miss Morgans, Mrs. Richards, and Miss B. Roberts. There was a fine exhibition of work, including drawings and paintings by the students of the classes. Tableaux were given and a "nigger troupe" also contributed to the enjoyment of the evening. Solos were rendered by Miss K. Edwards and Miss F. Gummer, Miss A. Williams presiding at the piano. Hearts of Oak Benefit Society.—On Satur- day evening a dinner was held at the Nanthir Hotel in connection with a branch of the 199th association of the Hearts of Oak Bene- fit Society. Blaengarw members turned up in strong force and several from Pontycym- mer joined the company. A meeting was subsequently held, presided over by Mr. Dd. Davies, president of the branch. Mr. Spencer, Port Talbot delivered an address upon the work of the Association, and Mr. Williams (inspector of weights and measures) candidate for election as delegate, 6poke in glowing terms of the useful work carried on by the society. Songs were ren- dered by Messrs. D. Morgan (Blaengarw) and Humphreys (Pontvcymmer). EISTEDDFOD AT BLAENGARW. The sixth annual eisteddfod in connection with Mount Zion English Baptist Church was held on Monday, and the event being fav- oured with splendid weather conditions, a' large number attended. The success which has attended the previous eisteddfodau pro- vided by this church, was fully maintained. There were numerous competitors in the vari- ous items on the well arranged programme, and most of the competitions were very keen. The contestants represented a wide area, better prizes being offered this year than pre- viously. The adjudicators were: —Music, Mr. J. E. Deacon, Cardiff; literary adjudica- tor and conductor, Rev. W. A. Williams, D.C., Blaengarw prize bags, Miss J. Bur- nell, Blaengarw accompanist, Miss M. Harding, Newport. The presidents for the day were Mr. W. J. Morgan, M.E.. and Mr. Evan Griffiths, x.rynffrwd, Blaengarw. The committee, deserve praise for the satisfactory arrangements made. The chairman of the committee was Rev. H. Harding (pastor of the church), and the treasurer, Mr. H. Sparkes, under-manager of the International Colliery. The secretarial duties were capably discharged by Mr. A. E. Shearne, Interna- tional Colliery. The awards were as follow Alto Solo, boys or girls under 15 years of age. "I've found a Friend" 1, Samuel Strat- ton, Nantymoel; 2, D. J. Harries, Nanty- moel. Boys solo, not over 14 years, The Old Ship Zion": 1, D- J- Harries; 2, Samuel Stratton, Nantymoel. Girls Solo, not over 14 years of age, "I shall know Him 1. Kate Thomas. Maesteg; 2. Sarah Owen, Nantymoel. English Recitation. "The Spanish Jew's Tale" Mr. W. Roberts, Nantymoel. Welsh Recitation. "Beth yw Gwirionedd" Mr. E. Parry, Gilfach Goch. Recitation, boys or girls under 16 years, Bruce and the Spider Divided between Unice May Price. Blaengarw, and S. C. Owen, NantymoeL Prize Bags: 1, B. Jenkins, Penybank; 2, Mrs. J. Williams, Blaengarw. Pianoforte Solo, not over 16 years of age. "Rustic Revels": Miss A. Catkins, Nanty- moel. Pianoforte Solo, not over 14 years of age, "Dew Drops" Miss May Jones. Bridgend. Baritone Solo, A Midnight Serenade" Mr. J. Llewellyn Jones. Pontycymmer. Contralto Solo, The Summer Rose" Madame Hambley, Cardiff. Soprano Solo. Give me one thought Miss Gummer, Blaengarw. Soprano Solo, Come to MB'' Miss Lewis, Treorky. Juvenile Choir Competition, "Come away. Elves": Two choirs sang. viz., Nebo, Blaen- garw (conducted by Mr. Willie Roberts), and Bethania, Maesteg (conducted by Mr. Torn Lloyd). During the sinking of both choirs enthusiasm was intense. The decision of the adiudicator was in favour of the homesters. Tenor Solo. "Tell me once more": Mr. D. Thomas, Pontvcymmer. Duet (tenor and bass), The two min- strels" Messrs. F. Feiven and I. James, Pontycymme,r. It is worthy of note that six parties appeared in this competition. Solo, men over 50 years, Assurance" Mr. Thomas Meredith. Bass solo. "Is not His Word like a fire?" Mr. W. Bowen, Pontycymmer. Male Voice Competition. "On the Ram- Parts" Only one party competed—Ponty- jcvmmer (under the leadershin.of Mr. John Butler). They were awarded the prize.

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PONTYCYMMER. Success.—Mr W. H. Lloyd has been invited by the Colonial Missionary Society to take charge of the coloured church and day school at Fench Hock, Paarl, South Africa. AN INTERESTING PRESENTATION. An interesting function was performed at Zion Church on Wednesday evening, last week, when Mr. David Edwards, of Pantygog, was presented with an illuminated address on the occasion of his retirement, after 20 years, from the office of treasurer of the Building Fund. The chair was occupied by the Rev. T. B. Phillips, of Tylagwyn, and there was a large congregation. The Chairman referred to Mr. Edwards as one of the pioneers of the Baptist cause in the Garw Valley, and one of the leaders of those who had assisted in equipping the many young men who had gone from Zion Church to preach the Gospel. Mr. Wm. Joyce, and Mr. William Pugh, deacons, having borne testimony to the noble character and good work of Mr. Edwards, The presentation was made by Mrs. Sarah Pugh, the senior Lady member of the church. In accepting the address, Mr. Edwards gave a sketch of the history of the church, re- ferring to the good work which had been car- ried on not without a struggle, and to the young men and women who were ready to proceed with it as occasion required. Addresses were also delivered by Mr. Ed- ward W-Bllings and Mr. W. Thomas. During the evening solos were rendered by Mr. William Bowen, Miss Annie Thomas, Mr. David Pearce, Mr. Shadraek Williams, and Mr. E. W. Davies. Mrs. Reynolds, G.T.S.C., presided' at the piano.

OGMORE VALE. Mutual Improvement.-On Tuesday even- ing, before an excellent attendance of the Bethlehem Mutual Improvement Society, the Rev. T. B. Phillips, Tylagwyn, Garw Valley, delivered a highly pleasing and instructive address on Dwg ar gof iddynt," or Put them in mind." Master Percy Lewis ren- dered an opening solo very effectively. The meeting was presided over by the pastor, Rev J. A. Humphreys. Appointments.—Miss Eliz. Rees, daughter of Mr. John Rees, grocer, has been appointed headmistress of the Wyndham Schools. Miss Rees was a pupil teacher at the Aber Mixed School, from where she proceeded to Exeter Training College. She is at present engaged at the Girls' School, Nantymoel. Miss M. J. Mathias has been appointed a supernumerary teacher for the eastern district of the county. Miss Matthias has been engaged1 at the Aber Mixed School for several months, and has made herself very popular with the children and staff. Guardians' Ejection.—Handyfodwg Parish, Tynewydd Ward.—The two retiring members are Mr. D. C. Williams and Mr Tom Morgan, both of whom seek re-election. Mr. John Hodgson has entered the field, ostensibly in opposition to Mr. Tom Morgan, who lives in Llangeinor Parish and out of the contested ward. Mr. D. C. Williams has been a Guar- dian for six years, and has faithfully repre- sented the ward. He intended to withdraw from the arena, but has been pressed to stand again by all sections of the electorate. A few months ago, the Aber workmen selected Mr. David Jones to represent them in pre- ference to Mr. Tom Morgan, but the Trades and Labour Council, with whom the final selection rested, overrode the selection of the Aber men, and again selected Mr. Tom Mor- gan. This has given umbrage to a section of the electorate, and together with the fact of Mr. Morgan's non-residence in the ward, Mr. John Hodgson has been requested to stand. Both are colliers, and keen Federa- tionists, and the fight promises to be an in- teresting one. A DARING BURGLARY. On Sunday evening, between the hours of 6 o'clock and 7.30, a very daring burglary was perpetrated at the house of Mr. Joseph Chap- pell, newsagent, High-street, Ogmore Vale. The premises are situated in the main thoroughfare and consist of a shop and dwell- ing-house attached. The front of the build- ing is two storeys high, but there are three storeys at the back, which overlook Sr. John's Mission Church. Mr. and Mrs. Chappell went on Sunday evening to Calvary English Baptist Chapel, where they regularly attend, and safely locked up the premises, the only occupant of which was a fox-terrier dog. Upon returning from chapel at 7.30, and switching oil the electric light in the sitting- room. they noticed that a massive roll-top desk had been very badly damaged on the top. and that a fourteen-pound weight was on the table. It immediately dawned upon Mr. Chappell that someone held forced an entrance into the house during their absence. Hhe proceeded downstairs and his suspicions were only too well founded. The upper part of the kitchen window had been broken, the latch moved back, and the upper half ,slid down. Near the window was a sofa, and on the covering were the marks of nailed boots. The burglar, it is surmised, knew the premi- ses fairly well, because if he had entered the other kitchen window, which was more acces- sible, he would have found his way up the stairs blocked. All the silver and other goods of any value had been left untouched, but the till had been robbed of C3 10s. There was over £ 20 in gold in a drawer of the desk, and evidently the thief knew nothing of this.

GILFACH GOCH. Guardians Election.—An election will take place on the 25th inst. for two seats on the Guardians. There are three candidates nominated—Mr. J. Canniff, Mr. S. Evans, and Mr. D. Bowen Jones, manager, Britannic Colliery. A close fight is anticipated. Calfaria.—Mr. W. H. Jones, a senior stu- dent of Bangor Baptist College, has accepted inio a unanimous call to the pastorate of the above church. He will commence his minis- try about the beginning of' July, after com- pleting his college course. Obituary.—With deep regret we record the sudden death of Mrs. A'Court, Adare-street, which occurred on Wednesday evening, last week. Mrs. A'Oourt was reading the sad news of Cwmfelin explosion at 6.30 p.m., and being taken seriously ill, she died half an hour later. The remains were interred at Glynogwr Cemtery on Monday. The Rev. W. Pai-aii Griffiths, late pastor of Calfaria Baptist Church, officiated both at the house and the graveside. Deceased leaves a hus- band and six young children to mourn her loss, for whom great sympathy is felt.

The Empress Dowager of Russia is expected in England this week on a visit to her sister, the Queen. Count Roventlow, the German naval authority, declares that seventeen German battleships are floating coffins, and that Germany dare not think of fighting a naval war before 1920. A German steamer was sunk in the Channel durintr a fotr. and "ifl'ht of the crew are missing.

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tlr. H. J. Simpson s Bankruptcy. STORY OF WORRY AND LOSSES. Mr. H. J. Simpson, of Cardiff and Porth- c-awl, appeared before the Registrar of the Cardiff County-court (Mr. H. Cousins) at the Old Town-hall on Tuesday to undergo his pub- lic examination in bankruptcy. The state- ment of affairs showed that the gross liabili- ties were jE43,159, of which only £10,393 is expected to rank for dividend. The assets were estimated to produce £1,622, leaving a deficiency of £ 8,770. Mr. G. F. Forsdike appeared for the trustee (Mr. C. E. Dovey), and Mr. J. J. Handcock (Messrs. Downing and Handcock) was present on behalf of the debtor. I The Official Receiver said the act of bank- ruptcy was that in November, 1905, the bank- rupt had departed from his dwelling-house. (Addressing bankrupt): It is true that you did depart on or about that date. Why? -Well, I had had such a lot of worry and losses, which affected my health, and I was hardly responsible for what I did. My health broke down when I left England, and I was very bad, indeed. Continuing, he said he was then being pressed by stock- brokers, but no writ had been issued against him, although proceedings were pending be- tween himself and Powell's Tillery Company. He had gone into his affairs mentally, and had an idea that he was to the bad, but he made out no list of assets and liabilities. He had no books of accounts which showed his position beyond his firm's books. Were there any books at ail showing your position with regard to the Stock Exchange transactions?—None except their own. There were no books except those of his agents, Messrs. Williams and Tweedie, which showed his position with regard to the estate he bought in Monmouthshire. His firm's books showed the expenditure on the estate —such as cheques sent to builders and various tradesmen—but they would not show the total expenditure incurred. Bankrupt stated that he had been in business in Car- diff for a good many years, and ultimately became a member of the firm of John P. Hacquoil and Co. in 1890. That partnership continued until 1900, when he paid out his partner. He paid him something like £ 7,500, and then took his late manager, Mr. Fifoot, into partnership. He put in £ 1 Mr. Fifoot continued with him in the part- nership until the bankrupt left. Is it correct to say that your profits for 1901 amounted to £ 13,154?—It is taken from the firm's books, and they are audited, and I should say they are bound to be correct. Well, if they are bound to be correct, why not say so, why hesitate?—I have no hesita- tion in saying they are correct. Next year, 1902, bankrupt said they lost jE5,071 2s. in consequence of the settlement of the litigation with the Powell's Tilløry Colliery. The trouble aroso first in connec- tion with arbitration about a contract with Messrs. Gueret. It was decided against them and again in the Court of Appeal. The com- pany they were connected with thought they were to blame, and they compromised the action. What was the loss you sustained on that litigation ?—I should say about £ 18,000. That loss arose out of a contract made some years previously. It was a liability incurred after the date of my former partnership. Was it in respect of your trading in 1901? —Yes, I should think so. So that, although your books showed a profit, in reality there was no profit; it was destroyed in the following year?—Yes. The Official Receiver: In 1903 you re- covered from the arbitration and made a pro- fit of £ 5,400?—Yes. That would be your personal share of the pronts ?—Yes. And the loss in the previous year was your personal loss?—Yes. How was it that in 1903 you were able to make such a large profit r-I don't know except that business must have been- good. In 1904 your share of the profits fell to £ 1,163, and in 1905 to £ 348?—Yes. That was accounted for by the loss of the Powell's Tillery agency for one thing, and bad trade for another. The complaint against you by Powell's Tillery Company is that a small sum was accepted because of your partner and on c account of your disappearance. You now say this had something to do with your dis- appearance?—You cannot carry about with you an action of that kind without being worried about it. Why didn't you stay here and face it out ? --I know it was wrong to go away, but the claim was not the cause of it. My health had gone wrong, and things became dis- torted to my mind. I had lost money on stockbroking transactions. Debtor, in answer to further questions, stated that he heard of his bankruptcy after his return to this country, and asked his solicitor to communicate with the official receiver. On the 1st of January, 1901, he had an excess of assets over liabilities amounting to £ 30,810, and during that year bought the Wolvesnewton Estate for £ 25,069. The Official Receiver Why did you go in for such an estate as thatr—I could not get as small an estate as I wanted. Was there any justification for your pur- chasing that property ?—I thought it was a judicious investment of money. How were you going to maintain it?—From my revenue. Bankrupt stated that he lost £ 2,743 on the j sale of a'yacht. He bought it for £ 600, but had it thoroughly overhauled at Southamp- ton at a cost of over £ 3,000, and prac- tically all of that was lost, except £ 800. He explained that the meaning of the item J. F. Hacquoil and Co. account guaranteed £ 9,019," was that securities had been put in for it. The extent to which he had over- drawn his account with the partnership at the time he left would be represented by the two items, £ 9,019 and £4,920. The latter sum was the total amount of his interest in Hacquoil and Co. With regard to the item of £6,293, sundry creditors of Hacquoil and Co., he had not given the trustee a list of the creditors, but he expected his partner had. He did not know whether these lia- bilities had been paid, but no claim had been sent to him by any creditor. His deficiency account showed very heavy losses in respect of Stock Exchange transactions, £ 15,472. Up to the early part of 1902 his losses would be £ 4.000. He then gave it up for a couple of years, and broke out again in the end of 1904, and lost- another £11,000. In fact, you were gambling on the Stock Exchange ?—Yes. It appears in the Press that you are carry- ing on business as a coal exporter and broker r-Yes. I am with the firm of Simp- son, Holdaway and Co. It is a limited company. I have no interest beyond paid service and one share, which I hope to acquire. The shares are tio. and the capital £ 5,000. My salary is t200 a year, but I have no share in the profits. Mr. Forsdike, on behalf of the trustee, examined the bankrupt with reference to the furniture at Wolvesnewton. Shown a letter, he said he advanced a sum of £ 50 to the gentleman named in the letter as an absolute gift. There were other transactions of a. similar kind. Bankrupt stated that he had owned one motor-ar, which he soi l outright for £ 152.

A family of five Christian Scientists went mad in Berlin. They wrecked their home, and were placed in padded rooms by the police. Duncan Brady pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey to forging and uttering two cheques, and his counsel made a statement accusing George Henry Lewis, who uas recently released from prison, of sharing in the profits of Brady's- forcreries.

MR. DICKENSON'S MEASURE TALKED OUT. BIG PETITION PRESENTED BY MR. S. T. EVANS. In the House of Commons on Friday, Mr. S. T. Evans presented a petition: signed by over 21,000 women protesting against the proposal to grant the Parliamentary suffrage to women on the ground that it would des- troy rather than add to their influence in their own sphere of work. Mr. Dickenson, who was received with loud Ministerial cheers, moved the second reading of the Women's Enfranchisement Bill, the ob- ject of which is to enable women to vote at Parliamentary elections. He claimed that the measure would immensely aid in the social advancement of this Kingdom, and also contribute to the advancement of civilisation throughout the world. Alluding to the methods adopted by some of the more ardent advocates of women's suffrage, Mr. Dickin- son submitted that even if in their opinion these methods had been misguided—and per- sonally he thought they had done very great damage to the cause both in the House and amongst a large section of the thinking women of the nation—(cheers)—it was all the more necessary that they should give to this great question a fair and unprejudiced con- sideration. There was no logical reason for refusing to grant the suffrage to women, and he did not admit that it would injuriously revolutionise the social relationship of the sexes. This was not a Bill for adult suff- rage. The principle he was asking the House to accept was simply the principle that neither sex nor marriage should disqualify. Under the measure at present drafted, by far the greater proportion of the women en- franchised would be those already on the lists of borough and county municipal voters. The women's claim was for justice, and justice must in the end prevail. The Prime Minister intimated that the Government intended to leave the matter to the free. decision of the House. Personally he was in favour of the general principle of the inclusion of the women in the Parliamen- tary franchise. (Cheers.) There were many domestio questions upon which the opinion of women was of equal if not greater value than that of men. He was not. however, very warmly enamoured of the Bill. (Cheers.) It would enfranchise a small minority of well- to-do single women, but would not touch, to any such degree as was necessary, the mass of the working women. Nevertheless, he would' vote for the measure as a declaration of opinion that the exclusion of women from the franchise was neither expedient, justifi- able, nor politically right. (Cheers.) Mr. Whitehead moved the rejection of the measure. Referring to what he termed the physical force" section of the women's movement,, he said they were a veritable stage army, and were indulging in a big game of bluff and nothing more. (Cheers.) Mr. Bertram (Liberal) seconded the amend- ment. Sir Charles McLaren urged that women in England should have the same privileges that their Colonial sisters enjoyed. He consi- dered English women, were the best in the world. (Laughter, and an lion, mcmbt-r "What about Scotch?") Mr. Snowden, answering the contention that the Bill would not affect working class women, said a census had been organised by himself which revealed that 82 per cent. of those enfralichisfd by a measure similar to this would ho women of the working class. Mr. Osmond Williams supported the de- mand for the freedom of women. Refusals of the franchise had always been accompanied by accusations of unfitness. The Jews were formerly told they were only fit to make money and could not make laws • bnt they said, "Let us try." Well, said the hon. member, look round the present House of Commons and see the result. (Laughter.} Mr. Shackleton approved the principle of the Bill, but objected strongly to the pro- perty qualifications, which would shut out millions of married wome.n. At five minutes to five Mr. Dickinson moved the closure, but the Speaker did not accept the motion. Mr. Rees then continued the debate humor- ously, describing the inconvenience that might result if ladies as the logical conse- quence of the passing of this Bill obtained seats in the House. The hon. member was twice interrupted by Mr. Dickinson, who endeavoured to effect the closure, but the Speaker declined on each oc- casion to accept the motion, and the Bill was talked out amid cries of protest and some cheers and laughter.

Air Rifle Shooting. BRIDGEND v. WHITE LION (BRIDGEND). Shot at Bridgend Club Range. Scores:- Bridgend: G. Jones, 31; F. Hawkins, 23; E. J. Ash, 30: T. Mules. 29; F. G. Gardiner, 26; A. Littlewood. 27: T. Brown, 26; A. Mark, 31; H. Abbott, 29; G. Cameron, 29; E. Miles, 24; J. Lane, 29. Total, 334. White Lion R. James. 38 J. Morgan, 31; G. Howe, 31; G. Hitt, 27; W. Parkin, 24; E. Barrington, 26: P. Morris, 28 C. Pelfry, 32; W. Thomas, 31; T. Davies, 32; J. Evans, 30; T. Lewis, 33. Total, 358. BRIDGEND v ROCK HOTEL, PúRTHCA WL At.Portheawl. Scores: Bridgend: G. Jones, 30; T. Mules, 29; E. J. Ash, 28; F. Hawkins, 28; E: Miles, 26; T. Brown, 27; G. Cameron, 27; J. Hop kink, 22; E. Thomas, 29: F. G. Gardiner, 28; H. Abbott, 28; J. Lane, 31. Total, 333. Rock Hotel: T. Packwood, 29; T. Barnes, 30; M. Jenkins, 29; T. BurnelJ, 28; T. Henry, 30; A. A. Edwards, 28; J. M. Wal- ters, 27; O. Howe, 27; D. Hutchinson. 30; B. Howe, 29; B. Jones, 26; H. Hookway, 29. Total, 342. CENTRAL (ABERKENFIG) v. QUEEN'S (MAESTEG). At Aberkenfig. Central: F. Harrison, 27; A. Sanders, 27; J. T. Hopkin, 28; A. Bailey, 28; A. Day. 32; J. H. Keen, 28; J. Allum, 26; A. Min- chington. 29; A. Russell, 28; W. Daniel, 25; J. Hopkin, 31; F. Selwood, 29. Total, 338. Queen's: J. E'gerton. 28; L. Furlong, 27; T. Phillips, 28; W. T. Duckfield," 27 E. D. McGregor, 26; E. Villers, 23; J. Evans. 23 W. James. 23; E'. Treharne. 27: D. Beynoii., 30 W. Lewis, 27; 1. J. Lewis. 32. Total, 321. BRIDGEND Y.M.C.A. v. FOUNDRY. A shooting competition took place at the Y.M.C.A. Rooms on Thursday, last week. The Y.M.C.A. members were in their usual form. and succeeded in beating their oppon- ents by 38, thus still maintaining an unbroken record'. Scores — Y.M.C.A.: J. Dyer, 26: A. L. Ward, 29; A. Drake, 28; F. T. Arnold, 33; E. J. Thomas, 30; H. Davies, 23; R. Watts, 29; J. Atkins. 24; A. G. PoweH. 28; T. G. Llew- ellyn, 29: C. Davies, 30; F. G. Harris, 29. Total, 340. Foundry: W. Thomas, 28: T. Davies, 29; P. Purneil, 19; O. Lewis. 27; W. Williams. 18; E. Baldwin. 28; E. Loosemore, 28; R. Hopkins, 21; S. Bevan, 21; J. Evans, 28; A. Pennell, 27; N. Vincent, 28. Total, 302.

RESULTS OF FRIDAY'S POLL. MERTHYR-PARK WARD. John Plews (C. and Ch.) 383 *Samuel Davies (L. and Non.) 214 Majority. 169 Conservative gain. MERTHYR—PENYDARREN WARD. Rev. Daniel Evans (O. and Ch.) 841 *William Lewis (L. and Non.) 739 Majority 102 Conservative gain. CADOXTON, BARRY. James Jones (Lab. and P.) 722 Evan Williams- (C.) 271 Majority .451 No change. ABERAVON. *John M. Smith (C.) 710 Frank B. Smith (L.) 450 Majority 260 No change. MARGAM. "1E. T. Evans (Lib. and Non.) 892 Godfrey Lipscomb (Ind. and Ch.) 867 Majority 25 No change. CWMAVON. Henry Davies (Lab.) 632 Griffith C. Jenkins (Ind. & Ch.) 275 Majority 377 Labour gain over Liberal. RHONDDA, TREALAW WARD. *E. W. Davies, J.P. (L and Non.) 738 W. Morgan (Ch. and C.) 523 Wm. Richards (L. and Non.) 28 Majority 215 No change. It was generally understood Mr. Richards had withdrawn. RHONDDA—PENYGRAIG. Dr T. R. Llewellyn (Ch. and Ind) 519 *Rees Lloyd (L..) 340 Majority 179 Conservative gain. ABERDARE—GADLYS. "Griffith George, J.P. (L.) 663 C. R. Vicary (Ch.) 389 Majority 274 ABERDARE—TOWN. *David Hugh (L.) 677 Edward Morga n(Ch.) 632 Majority 45 No change. PENRHIWCEIBER. Dir. Morris (L.) .1261 "Thomas Morris (L.) 937 Majority. 324 No political change. PONTYCYMMER. *Rev. W. Saunders (L. and Non.) 618 Jonathan Macklocks (L. Non.) 171 Majority 447 No change. Mr Maddocks had withdrawn from the con- test. LLANDILO TALYBONT. "Samupl Williams fL. and Non.) 581 David Evans (Lab. and Non.). 324 Majority 257 No change. MAESTEG. Evan E. Davies (L. and Non.).1444 J. P. Gibbon (L. and Non.) .1207 itv Majority 237 No political change. PENARTH NORTH WARD. Rev. E. T. Davies (Ch. and C.). 543 Richard Guy (Bap. and L.) 341 Majority 202 No change. YSTALYFERA. John Griffiths (Lab. and Pro.) p. 453 *James Williams (L. and Bap.). 380 Majoxity 73 No political change. PENDERRY AND LOUGHOR. *Sir J. T. D. Llewelyn (C. & Ch.) 687 W. E. Morgan (Lab. and Non.) 457 Majority 230 No change. CAERPHILLY. *John Edward Evans (L.) 1,447 Charles S. Goodfellow (C.) .1,137 Majority 310 No change. KIBBOR, *Col. H. Lewis (C.) 877 J. E. Spickett (L.) 508 Majority =. 369 No change. PONTARDAWE. T. W. Gilbertson (Ch. and C.). 022 John James (Lib. and Lab.). 710 Majority 212 1 No change.

^'X'tie steam trawler Manorbier Castle arrived at Swansea with the body of the master. Captain Frederick Bough. He NtttF, killed by the explo. sion of a gas tank in the otigirie-roOm when the trawler was in the Bay of Biscay three days ago. A Peterborough ma.n on board the Brilliant writing home from Jamaica, states tha.t the' naval stokers are burning- the bodias of the vic- tims of the Kingston earthquake as they are recovered. Over 1,000 had already been cremated.

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Glamorgan Coal Company (Ltd.) The directors of the Glamorgan Coal Com- pany (Limited) in their report to the fifteenth annual general meeting of shareholders state that the balance-sheet of the company at December 31st, with the profit and loss account for the year ended that date, shows a profit on the working operations of the year amounting to £3r7,70114s. 7d. Deduct balance at debit of profit and loss at Decem- ber 31st, 1905, £ 3,049 7s. 5d., leaving balance at credit of profit and.loss, £ 34,652 7s. 2d., from which was paid on September 15th one year's dividend on the 7 per cent. cumula- tive preference shares amounting to Cl5,743, leaving £18,909 7s. 2d. for disposal. The directors now recommend the payment of one year's dividend on the 7 per cent. cumulative preference shares, which will require £ 15,743. leaving to carry forward £3,166 7s. 2d. The usual amount has been written off rolling stock, and the company's plant, works, etc.. have been kept in an efficient state of repair. The director who retires by rotation is Mr. Edward A. Mitchell Innes, who seeks re-elec- tion. The profit and loss sows that the profit on, coal, coke, etc., after debiting salaries, wages and all working expenses, was £34,0367 16s. 9d., making, with £2,667 13s. 3d., col- liery house rents, JE458 4s. 4d. interest, am; £ 8 transfer fees, £ 37.701 AAs. 7d'. The assets figure as foolows.: -Collieories. plant, stock, wagons, etc., £299,330 16s. 6d.. offices and furniture £1,566 5s. 7d., balances outstanding £86,360 13s. 6d.. bills receiv- able £ 14,544 Is. 4d., cash. bank balances, and investments £ 93.369 5s. 5d.—total £ 495,171 2s. 3d. The liabilities are:—Capital £ 373,270. debentures £ 45,000, sundry out- standings £54,992 3s. 2d., bills payable E874 lie. lid., discount £2,125, profit undivided £ 18,909 7s. 2d.—total £ 495,171 2s. 3d.

A SOLDIER OF THE CROSS. How swiftly speed the wings of Time 'Midst mirthful scenes and gay. Each fleeting hour a moment seems, A year like yesterday! The sweet delights of childhood pass Along so merrily, And innocence imparts the bloom Of healthful' revelry. But all too soon those youthful joys Become a cherished past, And life's inexorable law Demands our choice at last. The soldier marks each changing scene, The noble and the fair, The millions who are captive led By lust and sordid care. While some of Nature's boundless store Receive a rich supply, The poor and needy cry for bread, And crawl away-to Qie. For grasping greed with gotten gain « Rides high o'er honest toil, | To swoop like vultures on the prey. And fatten on the spoil. i Though cruel lines of anguish keen Divide this transient state, One law enfolds us all within A universal fate. And, gazing o'er the shifting sands Of that mysterious shore. The waves of life, expended, break, Then sink to rise no more. For ever gone, no golden bribe Nor pleading can avail, For ever gone the pauper's woe When lost within the veil. For ever gone the vain conceit No reason can control, The wanton jest, and warring creeds That agonize the soul. Consumed with vexing thoughts, to him The picture seems complete In all its pomp an/d aching void, With truthfulness replete. And thus to God he humbly cries: •' Oh! keep me lest I stray, Guard Thou my faltering steps that I Walk in the living way. Yea. grant me strength xo will and do Of Thy good pleasure, Lord And measure- all my conduct by The standard of Thy word. Unmoved by ought of human will That rends our sinful race, I come, my God, to Thee alone, And plead Thy saving grace. And when in death all earthly ties Are rudely torn away, May I resign the love to Thee That blooms but for a day. Believing Thou most truly art The Saviour of the just In life, in death, 0 Lord be Thine, My everlasting trust. And though the silent tomb may keep All that of earth is born, Still Thy dear face I shall behold When bursts the rising morn." In faith he views the promised day, W1 en all the world shall see Made manifest with mighty power Jehovah's majesty When Judah's harp shall sound again, And Zion's glory shine, And on her ancient mountain sides Immortal hosts recline.. For God shall wipe all tears away, And peace shall bless the land; The tuneful lays of gladsome hearts Be heard on every hand. Ten. thousand tiiiies [M thousand shall Their grateful offerings bring; Ascribe the praise, their homage pay, To Heaven's anointed King. filcvring judgment He shall show To .earth's remotest end, The light of truth His steps shall guard, And love liis throne defend. In very land, in every" clime, Wherever mortals dwell, All tongues shall bless His holy name, The great Immanuel. No troubled sigh, nor famished cry Shall mar Messiah's reign, In AbvnwLince every lap snail fill Where now they plead in vain. True shepherds shall His people guide, Who trial's path have trod. Resplendent as the gold refined— The glorious sons of God. And when the thousand years are o'er. The ransomed, great and' small, Shall enter Paradise restored. And God be all in all. And drinking at Life's Fouiitain Head The blessings it doth yield- The- fellowship and union with The Healer and the healed— While everlasting ages roll Their blissful course along Then shall all tribes in rapture lost Their praise to Him prolong. Ah. pilgrim! here is something worth, Though hard the race to run. There is a share for all who will, A victory to be won. The fleeting pleasures of to-day But shadows seem to be, How great the gift of heavenly love, Of immortality! Tis there the soldier's heart abides, Where peace and joy abound He prays that in the Book of Life His name engraved be found. ARCHIBALD WM. WINSTON. Bridgend.

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