The Glamorgan Gazette

OBITTTARV.—Mr. Howell Williams, auction- eer. of Cardiff and Bridsend, has h<1d the mis- fortune to lose his eldest son. Mr. H. P. Williams, who has been in America for some time, met with his death on the 5tth inst.. by falling from a tram at London, Ontario. The news. which was received by cable has been a great shook to the family.

INVESTIGATION COMMITTEE'S REPORT. A WEAK STATEMENT. DISCUSSION PUT OFF. The. committee appointed by the Bridgend and Cowbridge Board of Guardians some months ago to inquire into the causes of the great increase in out-relief in the Maesteg district, met on Saturday and considered various returns which had been prepared by the Board's officers. At the meeting of the Board subsequently, Rev. W. A. Edwards submitted the report of the committee, which was as follows: Having considered the returns of pauperism prepared by the clerk, the Committee is of opinion that the large floating population in the upper part of the Maesteg district, the low wages paid in the past throughout the district, and the inability of many of the older people to join friendly societies and make provision for old age, are the chief causes accounting for the greater proportion of pauperism in the Maesteg district. The Committee is also of opinion that the scale of relief under the Board at present is more adequate than formerly, which also accounts, in a large measure, for the increase in relief. The Committee recommends that a copy of the pauperism returns laid before it, should be supplied to each member of the Board, and that the discussion of the report be deferred for a fortnight so that the Guardians may have an opportunity of examining the de- tails." Mr. Edward Edwards (Ogmore Vale): I should like to ask whether the committee has something to say with regard to the state- ment of the relieving officer for the Maesteg district that the increase was due to the generosity of the Guardians? Has that mat- ter been dealt with, and does the committee make any report on that point? Rev. W. A. Edwards replied that the com- mittee considered the whole of the circum- stances. He moved the adoption of the com- mittee's recommendations—that the discus- sion be adjourned for a fortnicht and that members be supplied with the details laid be- fore the committee. This was carried nem. con. ADVANCES AT A GLANCE. The following is an abstract of the tabular statement which has been submitted to mem- bers of the Board:- Number of Paupers Relieved. Half-year Ended. Percentage s J Increase. Lady Michael- Day, 1903. mas. 1906. Cowbridge 99 194 96 Ogmore 299 429 43 Bridgend 424 638 50 Maesteg 308 641 108 Relief Paid. £ s £ s Cowbridge 257 0. 443 0. 72 Ogmore .591 0 958 0. 62 Bridgend .987 0.1641 0. 66 Maesteg .637 0.1734 0. 172 Boots and Clothing. £ s £ s Cowbridge 4 12 3 15 *18 Ogmore 11 2. 18 15 69 Bridgend 9 7. 14 6 53 Maesteg 7 4. 39 15 452 Medical Extras. £ s £ s Cowbridge 7 17 8 6 5 Ogmore 38 13. 44 3. 14 Bridgend 34 1. 21 4. *37 Maesteg 28 16 83 19 191 *Decrease.

CLAIMS AGAINST ELDER'S FOR DAMAGE TO HOUSE PROPERTY. ARBITRATOR'S AWARD. At Bridgend County Court yesterday. His Honour Judge Bryn Roberts received the' award of Alderman David Jones, of Cardiff, the arbitrator he appointed at the last Court to consider the details in claims against Elder's Navigation Co., Ltd., for damage to house property in Alma-road, Maesteg. The plaintiffs were Mary Yorath, who claimed JE100 for damage to Nos. 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29 Alma-road; Mary Ann Morgan, claiming £030 for damage to No. 38; and Hannah Thomas, JE10 for damage to No. 40. The plaintiffs al- leged that the damage was the result of sub- sidence, owing to underground workings by the respondents, and, this being admitted in court when the matter previously came before His Honour, the only question remaining to be settled was as to the amount of damages to be awarded. The Arbitrator reported that he had visited the houses and heard witnesses, including ex- perts. and he warded £ 68 13s. to Mary Yorath: £ 17 7s. to Mary Ann Morgan; and E7 to Hannah Thomas. Mr. Harry Lewis (Messrs. T. J. Hughes and Lewis), who appeared for the plaintiffs, asked His Honour to give judgment in ac- cordance with the arbitrator's report. His Honour gave the arbitrator directions as to how the measure of damages was to be ar- rived at, and the matter was now practically disposed of. Mr. H. J. Randall, junr., for the respon- dents, objected to judgment being entered, and asked His Honour to refer the matter back on one point. The respondents had put the property into repair in three of the cases before action was brought, giving the plain- tiffs a better article than they had before. t I He wanted the arbitrator to be asked whether this fact had been taken into consideration and whether he had made any allowance. His Honour pointed out that he directed the arbitrator to decide, as the measure of damages, the difference between the selling value of the houses at present, and what it would have been had no subsidence taken place, having regard to the obligations of the lease to restore the place and the plaintiffs' liability for damages for breach of covenant at the end of the lease. The point raised by Mr. Randall. lie thought, was covered by his note to the arbitrator. Mr. Randall: I ask your Honour to be satisfied that he has followed your note." It seems to me he cannot have taken the question I raise into consideration, having regard to the figures. Mr. Lewis said that matter was raised by Mr. Randall at the hearing before the arbi- trator and now the respondents were dissatis- fied at the amounts awarded. His Honour: It seems to me the arbitrator must have taken the matter into considera- tion. Mr. Randall It does not to me, sir. His Honour: The arbitrator says that he has followed my note." Supposing I now write and ask him "Did you follow my in- structions?" It would be insulting him, and he would say at once "I am not in the habit of telling lies." (Laughter.) Judge Roberts entered judgment for the amounts named, with costs, including quali- fying fees for expert witnesses.

PORTHCAWL. OLD MAN S 35 FEET FALL. About two o'clock on Tuesday morning the residents of John-street, Porthcawl, were awakened by blood-curdling cries and screams in the street. A man and woman were shouting "Police! Where are the police?" and the first impression of the occupants of neighbouring houses as they rushed to their windows must have been that some dreadful crime had been or was being committed. Sergt. Jenkins and P.C. Harris were soon on the spot. and they were informed that an old man had fallen down at the quarries owned by Major J. C. Coath. On proceeding to the place indicated, this was found to be correct; they discovered a man, whose name was Samuel Edwards (58). native of St. Asaph, North Wales, had fallen a distance of about 35 feet. It appeared that the man. who was tramping in search of work. had remained at the limekiln all the evenine. accompanied by his nephew, a man named Edwards, a pedlar of Swansea, and his wife and child. The man had received severe injuries and he was removed on Tuesday morning to the Bridg- end Workhouse Infirmary.

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UNION RE-VALUATION APPROVED BY THE COUNTY COUNCIL. At a meeting of the Glamorga County Council, Pontypridd, yesterday afternoon, the Assessment Committee submitted a new basis for county rate purposes for the Bridg- end and Cowbridge Union, this being the re- sult of independent action taken by the Council because of the neglect of the Bridg- end and Cowbridge Union to prepare a new valuation of their own. Alderman Wm. Llewellyn moved that the parishes of the Union be supplied with details of the new valuation, but after a long discus- sion. this was rejected by a majority of 40 against 11. Subsequently between 40 and 50 overseers from the several parishes within the Bridgend and Cowbridge Union appeared before the Council, and addressed the meeting in turn. One objection taken by all the speakers to the new basis was that they had not been fur- nished with details. Others alleged that the valuers appointed by the Council had not been near the farm land. Several of the overseers attempted to make speeches, and considerable amusement en- sued, especially when the Chairman (Mr. J. Blandy Jenkins) abrutly pulled them up and directed them to confine themselves to stat- ins' their objections. Mr. Edmund Lewis, who spoke on behalf of the parish of St. Mary Hill, put in a petition, signed by several hundred farmers, declaring that the countv valuers had not been over their land. Mr. Lewis vehemently protested against what he termed the high-handed action of the County Council," and said he regretted the old days when Quarter Sessions ruled were gone. As the overseers filed out of the Council Chamber, one of their number cried out that he had been requested by all the overseers to enter a protest against the action of the County Council singling out one particular Union for special treatment, and added that the Council would hear a good deal more of this matter before any rates would be paid on the new basis. Subseouentlv the new county rate basis was approved'.

GARW VALLEY OMITTED. In order to avoid a vote fey ballot at the Glamorgan County Council meeting at Ponty- pridd yesterday, the following twelve alder- man were elected, on the motion of Alderman T. J. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Robert Forrest: Messrs. W. R. Davies. J. E. Evans. Jenkin Hill. John Thomas, E. H. Davies. Richard Lewis, William Morgan, Morgan Williams, John Davies, John Morgan, Thomas Jones, and Rees Llewellyn. The Rev. E. T. Davies said that the minority, who had no representative on the aldermanic bench, must submit to the majority.

LLANHARRAN. Meiros Colliery Workmen Entertained.- On Saturday afternoon last the workmen em- ployed at Meiros Colliery, Llanharran, num- bering about 400, were entertained to dinner at the Parish Hall by Mr. T. J. Masters, of Lanelay Hall, proprietor ot the colliery, to celebrate the marriage of his daughter, Miss Gladys Irene Masters, to Mr. E. C. Morel, son of the late Sir Thomas Morel, Cardiff. The dinner was prepared by Mr. and Mrs. J. Evans, of High Corner House, and the cater- ing reflected much credit upon them: In the evening a grand concert was held at the Parish Hall, presided over by Mr. J. T. Sala- thiel, Maerdy House. P'encoed. Songs were rendered by Messrs. D. Kinsey, D. Lukey, W. Hughes. G. Ball, and W. Pullen, employees at the colliery. Selections in the gramaphone were given by Master Howard Williams, of Brynna. Miss Davies, of Church Place, made an excellent accompanist. During the entertainment, the Chairman read the fol- lowing telegram: "Mr. and Mrs. Morel send from Paris their best thanks to the workmen of Meiros Colliery, hoping they will spend a pleasant evening." Another telegram was read from Mr. Masters, which expressed a hope that the men would thoroughly enjoy themselves. At the close of the concert, it was proposed by Mr. E. T. Thomas, and seconded by Mr. D. Kinsey (both employees). that a vote of congratulation be passed and sent to Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Morel, and on the proposition of Mr. Isaac Davies, seconded by Mr. D. Evans, a vote of thanks was passed to Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Masters for their kind treat. The inhabitants of Llanharran were also generously entertained on the 5th inst.

REPORTS OF MATCHES. TONDU RANGERS v. BRYNMENIN. At Tondu, on Saturday, a fast and inter- esting game was played between these teams, ending in a win for the Rangers. The home forwards played their best game of the sea- son. Price, Grant, Lewis, and Davies were the pick of the forwards, while Sam Chappell was the best of the half-backs and made rings around his opponents. Of the threequarters, T. John and J. Richmond were the best, but the latter might give his wing better passes. E. Walker, at back, was safe and had a lot of work to do. On the Brynmenin side Mc- Cormick at back played a fine game, as also I did Bailey and Bayliss at threequarter. Of the forwards. Skinner, Rees and W. D. Nott were the best. Final score:- G. T. Pts. Tondu Rangers 2 0 10 Brynmenin 1 0 5 BETTWS. Bettws were without a match last Satur- day, but a few of their players assisted other teams. Hitchings and John Thomas helped Cornelly in their match against Kenfig Hill. Both played excellently, and Hitchings scored a try. McCormick participated in the Tondu v. Brvnmenin match. i To-morrow Bettws play Tondu Rangers at Bettws. This will be one of the matches of the season. BRIDGEND FOUNDRY v. BRIDGEND Y.M.C.A. Played on Wednesday. Bridgend Foun- dry Back, T. Davies; threequarters, G. Hopkins, P. Purnell, T. Greenslade, and H. Noel; half-backs, B. Lewis and W. H. Wil- liams; forwards, G. Singvr, F. Evans, J. Evans, A. Pennell, T. Pennell, W. James, and F. Bradshaw. Dan Thomas set the oval going at 5.30 p.m., G. Hopkins replying t otouch. From the line-out the Y.M.C.A. rushed to the All Blacks goal line, which enabled Fred Harris to score the first try. the goal kick being a poor one. This score seemed to arouse the All Blacks, who is quick time put on a try and a dropped goal, through T. Pennell and Noel. Half-time score: -Foundry, 1 dropped goal, 1 try; Y.M.C., 1 try. J. Evans re-started. Howells finding touch with a great kick. Give and take play kept it going for a while, until a lovely round of passing by the Y.M.C.A. backs enabled Mil- lard to score in the corner, the kick failing. Tries were put on bv P. Purnell and George Singer for the All Blacks, and Ivor Howell and Dai Griffiths responded with a dropped goal and a try. Final score —Foundry. 2 sroals (1 dropped) 2 tries (15 points); Y.M.C.A.. 1 dropped goal; 3 tries (13 points).

Teams for To-morrow. BRIDGEND 'QUINS v. TONDU RANGERS. At Bridgend. Harlequins: Back, Roy Urch; threequar- ters. W. Hockings (capt.), P. Purnell, J. Davies, and W. Morgan; half-backs, B. Lewis and W. Williams; forwards (selected from), B. Hapgood, T. John, W. Quinlan, P. Burke, A. Brown, W. James, A. Deerman, T. Tucker. A. Willis, and T. Davies. Kick-off at 4.30 sharp.

Councillor James Glass, formerly Mayor of Neath, and for fifteen years a member of the Town Council, died on Wednesday at his re- sidence in Alfred-street, Neath, at the age of 55. The deceased was a well-established tradesman at Neath, and was widely known as the head of the firm of Glass and Roberts, drapers. His fatal illness was of brief dura- tion, but his constitution had been much I shattered by three severe accidents last year. ( He was single and a Liberal in politics.

NANTYMOEL. Lecture.—On Tuesday evening at the Sal- vation Army Barracks, the Rev. H. R. Byatt delivered his interesting and striking lecture on The Devil." The lecturer was in his best mood, and the audience greatly appreci- ated the lecture. Mr. Edward David ably presided. Bereavement.—Much sympathy is felt for Mr. and Mrs. James Williams, Commercial- street, Nantymoel, in their deep sorrow through the death of their seventeen months old boy, who succumbed to an attack of con- gection of the lungs. Also for Mr. and Mrs. David Edwards, Cadwgan-terrace, at tjie death of their little child. OGMORE VALLEY FREE CHURCH COUNCIL. DISESTABAHMENT A Disestablishment meeting, under the auspices of the Ogmore Valley Free Church Council was held at the Workmen's-hall, Nan- tymoel, on Wednesday evening, Mr. Edward David ably presiding over a iairly large audi- ence. Mr. W. Llewellyn Williams, M.P., had been announced as one of the speakers, and great disappointment was felt when it became known the hon. Member would not be present. The Chairman expressed his pleasure at being present at such a meeting, and thought the question of Disestablishment was ripe. Councillor Jenkin Phillips, in a stirring speech in the vernacular, muved the following resolution: "That this meeting emphatically protests against the existence of a State Church in Wales, and calls upon his Majesty's Government to introduce next Session a measure for the Disetablishment and Disen- dowment of the alien church in Wales." Mr. W. Richards, draper, Ogmore, seconded. Rev. Ben Evans, Barry Dock, supported the resolution in an address in Welsh. In the course of his speech, the rev. gentleman de- clared that the Welsh Church Commission was appointed to obtain figures and statistics which no one could disprove, and that he had every confidence that Sir H. Campbell-Ban- nerman would carry out the wishes of the Principality on this burning question of the last twenty years. He commended the stand made by Mabon and Mr. Brace in the House of Commons this week, when they told the Government that Disestab- lishment must be given to Wales as a matter of justice. (Cheers.) Councillor Morgan Thomas, Cardiff, further supported the resolution. He maintained that it was contrary to the true principles of a Christian Church to have a State Church established by law, for a State Church was a political Church created by law, and the Legislature that created such a Church had a right to declare what such Established Church could do and what it could not do. (Cheers.) A State Church created bitterness. bigotry, and anti-Christ, and Parliament had no right to enforce a particular form of re- ligion upon the people. (Cheers.) It would undoubtedly be to the advantage of the Church to be disestablished to-morrow. (Cheers.) The resolution was unanimously carried, and a hearty vote of thanks to the speakers and the chairman terminated the proceed- ings.

TONDU & ABERKENFIG. The Old Firm Again.—Great Clearane Sale of Boots and Shoes now on at Compton House, Aberkenfig. Buy here, and save money. 5495 Call and Inspect our Stock of Cycles before purchasing. All Leading Makes in stock. Large discount for cash, or easy terms, from 10s. monthly.—Evan Thomas, ironmonger, Aberkenfig. 5611 OPENING OF THE NEW CAREY CHAPEL. The new and commodious chapel which has been erected by the Carey English Baptist Church, Tondu, was opened for worship on Wednesday afternoon, and, the weather being fine, a large number assembled to wit- ness the ceremony. Rev. G. R. Cole (pastor of the church) was nominally president of the gathering, and among those supporting him were Mr. Jesse Hurley, the senior deacon of the church; Ml-. James Roberts, secretary of the church; Mr. W. Price, treasurer of the building fund together with the deacons and officials of the church; Revs W. W. Richards, Nonconformist Chaplain at the Asylum and a former pastor; E. Davies, Congregational, Tondu; R. Johns, Welsh Baptist; D. Williams, Calvinistic Methodist; C. J. Little, Wesleyan J. R. Williams, Methodist; J. Beckingham, Caerau; H. R. Byatt, Nanty- moel — Phillips, Ogmore Vale; J. Harold Williams, Bridgend; C. P. Thomas, Maes* teg: B. C. Davies, Porthcawl; T. J. Wil- liams. Kenfig Hill; J. Llewellyn, Caerau Rhys Davies, Maesteg; — Thomas, Pencoed W. Reynolds, Pontycymmer; R. Price, Porth- cawl. A large number of residents of the place and other districts were also in attend- ance. A short devotional service having been con- ducted by the pastor, the door of the chapel was formally opened by Mr. Hurley, who, in the course of a .short speech, remarked that 31 years previously he had had the honour of opening the old building, but on that occa- sion there were not many present, and there was no formal ceremony. Since then the work of the church had proceeded, fortun- ately, in a harmonious and, he believed, satisfactory way, and the accommodation in the old place of worship now proved inade- quate. The chapel was then entered, and in a few minutes all available space, including stand- ing room, had been taken up, chiefly respon- sible for this fact being the visit of the well known Liverpool preacher, Rev John Thomas, who is a native of Maesteg. Rev. G. R. Cole read the hymns, and the lesson was read by the Rev. J. Thomas, who also offered prayer, afterwards delivering a sermon of great power on the Atonement as the central fact in Christianity, basing his remarks on Exodus xxix. 27, Whatsoever toucheth the altar shall be holy." If the Atonement as related in the New Testament were honestly taken as the culmination of the great and wonderful plan of redemption, the sacrifices of the Levi- tical Priesthood would, he said, fall into their place as a Divinely arranged mirror of the redeeming work that was to come, but there were some people, calling themselves Chris- tians. to-day who insisted on treating the question of sacrificial atonement from a pagan point of view, just as they had treated the sacrifices of the Old Testament; they did not regard the Cross except in the light of heathen superstition: they formed the uir- christian conception of tracing the whole origin of the doctrine of sacrificial atone- ment to heathen darkness. It was a terrible thing that even some Christian leaders, so- called. insulted the revelation of the New Testament, the central point of the revelation being the Lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the world." An augmented1 choir and orchestra, under the conductorship of Mr. D. C. Whittingham. rendered the anthem "Daughter of Zion." The collection amounted to £53. Tea was afterwards served in the School- room, provided by the ladies of the church.

PENCOED. Temperance Meeting.—This village cele- brated St. David's Day by the holding of a temperance meeting. The various Bands of Hope amalgamated into a united children's choir, which carried on the proceedings. A verv attentive and interested audience assem- bled, and responded most encouragingly to the soloists, reciters, and all who took part. The children took their parts well. Reci- tations were given by Henry Jones. Cornelius Davies, Mary Ann Richards, Annie Hiscocks, Honor Watkins. and Lily Alford; solos by Maggie Poleglaze, Maggie Jones, Blodwen John, Ettie Griffiths, and Sarah Jane Lewis; duets by two parties—John Jones and Sarah Jane Lewis, and Gertie Williams and Lizzie Maud Lewis; and a pianoforte solo by Bea- trice Tomlinson. The chairman, Mr. Jones- Thomas, spoke eloquently upon the four-fold pledge. Great praise is due to the accom- panists, Messrs. Ivor Jenkins, Gwilym Bevan, Idwal Bevan, and T. Thomas. The assistant master of the Pencoed Council School con- ducted.

BRYNCETHIN. Call and Inspect our Stock of Cycles before purchasing. All Leading Makes in stock. Large discount for cash, or easy terms, from 10s. monthly.—Evan (Thomas, ironmonger, Aberkenfig.. 5611

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COWBRIDGE. Borough Police Court.—At the Borough Police Court. on Tuesday, before Messrs. C. M. Davies (Mayor) and J. Pickard (ex- Mayor), Charles Smith and Henry Spencer, Cowbridge. labourers, were summoned for being drunk on Sunday and ordered to pay the costs—5s. each. Ramoth Baptist Church.—On March 5th, the children of the Band of Hope at Cow- bridge a.nd Llanblethian spent a very pleas- ant evening at the Schoolroom, Cowbridge, when, by the kind generosity of the friends of temperance, a very tasty tea had been pro- vided for them. After the tea the children enjoyed themselves thoroughly by playing harmless games. The ample supply of sweets provided by the generosity of Mr. E. Thomas, Llanblethian, was a pleasing surprise for the little ones. Much good work has been done through the winter months by the Band of Hope. The attendance, behaviour, and re- citations have been far in advance of previ- ous years. Mr. Thomas and Mr. W. Gunter deserve much praise for their noble work as presidents of the Bands ot Hope for many years. On the following evening the choir gave a rendering of a cantata, under the leadership of Mr. J. D. Evans, who has been faithfully conducting the choir at Ramoth for the last 38 years. The sum of money distributed out of the children's club funds last year amounted to £:W7, and if all the work that has been accomplished during the winter were recorded, it woakl form quite an interesting chapter. In afl the work done, the sisters of the church have taken a very prominent part. Their generosity in pro- viding for and serving at the tables for the socials held at the schoolroom was highly valued, and much appreciated.

MATNDY, Maindy and St. Hilary Evening Continua- tion Classes.—A most enjoyabie evening was spent by the members of the above classes on Friday evening at Maindy Council School. The teacher of the classes, Air. W. Lovett, as- sisted by Mrs. Lovett and a willing staff of helpers, had provided a substantial repast for the company. After the- good things pro- vided had been done ample justice to, a much appreciated programme of songs, etc., was rendered. Those who contributed to the programme were. Miss Waite, Miss Matthews, Miss Marks, Mr. Morgan Thomas, Master Gerwyn Lovett, Mr. W. Moore (Cardiff), Mr., E. Pexnter, and Mr. John Rees. Several selections on the handbells were well ren- dered by the St. Hilary Handbell Ringers. Mr. David Williams, who had been deputed to do so by the members of the class, called i upon Mr. James Frederick to present to Mr. Lovett, on behalf of the Maindy Class, a silver eggstand and spoons. Mr. Frederick, in a very lucid speech, on behalf of the mem- bers expressed gratitude to the teacher for the great interest he had taken in the work of the class. Mr. Lovett suitably responded on behalf of Mrs. Lovett and himself. The members of the St. Hilary Class also presen- ted Mr. Lovett with a very useful and suit- able present. Prizes which had been awarded by Mrs. Franklen (St. Hilary) to several mem- bers of the classes were then distributed, and hearty thanks were accorded to Mrs. Frank- len for her kindness and for the great inter- est she had evinced in the work of the classes. A vote of thanks was passed to Mr. and Mrs. Lovett and to those who had assisted in bringing the event to such a successful issue. Also "to the Rev. T. T. Jones, who in his usual happy manner, presided over the entertain- ment. Mr. Marks (Cowbridge), in his usual style, acted as accompanist during the even- ing.

ST. BRIDES MINOR. Parish Meeting.—The statutory parish meeting for the purpose of electing Parish Councillors was held at the National Schools, Bryncethin, on the 6th hist. The chairman of the Parish Council, Mr. Howell Williams, Bryncethin Farm, presided until his nomin- ation for the new Council was handed in, when he vacated the chair, and Mr. Howell Leyshon, of Penheolrhys, was unanimously voted to it. There was a record attendance, brought about chiefly by the dissatisfaction with the new re-assessment of the parish. There were 23 nominations, and only one, Mr. Illtyd Morgan, withdrew, leaving 22 can- dkiates for the nine seats. The following are the candidates:—William Rees, David Lewis. John Lewis. Henry Richards, Frank Pugsley, Wm. John, E. H. Mole. T. Carston, J. C. Edwards. Evan Lewis, A. Hibbs, David Jones. T. Baker, T. N. Higgins, G. Evans, F. Howells, D. Howells, Evan Evans, E. Crook, D. Baylis, Edwin Lewis and Howell Williams. A poll was demanded by the following gentle- men :—Messrs. E. H. Mole. J. Richards, J. C. Edwards, Evan Lewis, David Jones, and David Williams.

BLACK MILL. NEW SCHOOL. •• T.O.T." writes: "Sir,—I notice in your last issue a contribution re the above, stating that the report which appeared in your issue of the 26th ult. is incorrect and misleading. The article further states that the managers had fixed on two sites.' Now, I would ask if this is quite correct; if so, for what pur- pose had they fixed on two sites? Are they going to erect a school on one and the play- ground on the other ? You will allow me here to state that the notice convening the meeting did not state what purpose the meeting was called for.' The object of the meeting may have been in the minds of the promoters, but the public was not made aware of it. If drafting a resolution such as that submitted to the meeting, passing it uanimously, and presenting it to the Group Managers is not petitioning them, then what is it ? I need hardly point out that to move an amendment to this resolution was quite out of the question, because its first part is an offering up of thanks to the Group Mana- gers, which should have been indicated thus: O. Its second part is a piotestation of the one site, and its third an eulogium of the other site, followed with that piquant s^juce, comply with the wishes of the inhabi- tants.' I would like to state that practic- ally the whole of the discussion of the meet- ing centred around the Potta site, and if it was out of order to say anything whatever in its favour. it was surely out of order to babble so match against it. and not the least of those who fell a prey to the ruling of the chairman was Mr. Dowdeswell himself, who will at once admit that the ruling was most partial and unfair, and it is significant to note that only those who are in favour of the site near the Wesleyan Chapel were given an opportunity of voting; those of the inhabitants present who held an opposite view were courteously ignored. It is stated that the Potta site can hardly be considered tI, reasonable one, as it is fully half a mile away from the vil- lage.' Now, sir, this is wrong, as it can be fully attested to that there is not anything like this distance from Ebenezer Terrace. Dolinaudu Row, The Graig Houses, and the Wesleyan Chapel. Would Mr. Dowdeswell have it that these houses are outside the vill- age, from whence a good sprinkling of the Blackmill children hail? To argue the sav- ing of a quarter of a mile further for Glyn- ogwr children is putting it very low indeed, as before arriving at this quarter of a mile, the nearest of Glynogwr children would have to walk one mile, the remainder (over 50) would have to walk from H miles to three. If. therefore, this selfish desire to build the school near the Wesleyan Chapel be persisted in and carried out to a successful issue, a wrong will be inflicted upon a large number of children, than that which the children of Blackmill at present'suffer will be incompar- able. It is therefore of the utmost import- ance that the Chief Authority should visit the district before deciding upon the site. I do not see from the renort of the 26th ult. that the hope expressed was brought before the meeting; the hope was simply expressed."

KEN FIG HILL. ( Call and Inspect our Stock of Cycles before purchasing. All Leading Makes in stock. Large discount for cash, or easy terms, from 10s. monthly.—Evan Thomas, ironmonger, Aberkenfig. 5611 Siloam Chapel.—On Saturday evening the friends of Siloam and Fforddygyfraith pre- sented Mr. Wm. Lewis, late Sunday School superintendent, with an oil-painting and hymn book. on his leaving this place for Pen- coed. Rev. Dan Williams presented the oil- painting on behalf of the church, and Mr. W. H. Thomas presented the hymn book on behalf of Beria and Siloam Sunday School. The following also took part: —Misses H. Fabian, Lizzie Davies, Blodwen Williams, Maggie Rowdon, Katie Thomas, Sarah John, Jennet Rowdon, and Ro&anna Fabian, and Messrs. John Stenner, David Fabian, and William Thomas,

CEFN CRIBBWR Call and Inspect our Stock of Cycles before purchasing. All Leading Makes in stock. Large discount for cash, or easy terms, from 10s. monthly.—Evan Thomas, ironmonger, Aberkenfig. 5611 The Church Army.—On Saturday and Tues- day evenings, the Church Army held a series of lantern lectures at the Council School. The people of the neighbourhood, especially the children, were delighted with ^he pictures and services. The Army" is carrying on a very good work. Concert.—An excellent concert was held at the Council Schools on Monday evening, in aid of the renovation fund of the Wesleyan Chapel. The following were the artistes: — Solos, Misses Beatrice. Pbwell, Tondu (soprano) and Katie Jones, Kenfig Hill (con- tralto) recitations, Mr. J. J. Cobley, Aber- kenfig; solos, Mr. David Richards (baritone), Mr. Joseph Evans (tenor). Miss Rhoda Bi ad- shaw and Mr. John • duet, Messrs. Joseph Evans and D. Richards; gramaphone selec- tions. Mr. W. Wakeman, j'ondu. Mr. T. J. Davies kindly took the chair, and Miss M. A. Richards, R.A.M., presided at the piano.

PYLE. Parish Council Election.—A well attended parish meeting was held at Cornelly School on the 6th inst., for the purpose of .selecting Parish Councillors for the next three years. Mr. T. D. Williams, Kenfig Hill, presided. For the seven seats there were eleven candi- dates, who were returned in the following order:—James T. Cooke, T. Penhale, Rich- ard Roberts, J. Daniel David (Price), John Rees, R. L. Williams. Jenkin Thomas. Wm. Morgan, Griffith Thomas, Thomas Davies, and Ivor Harding. A poll was demanded by one of the unsuccessful candidates, but on the intervention of Mr. Morgan, who declared himself quite satisfied with the result, this demand found no support, and consequently fell through. Several questions having been asked of, and duly answered by, members of the old Council, Mr. Penhale proceeded to deliver an address on the proposal of the Penybont Rural District Council to provide a drainage scheme for Kenfig Hill. He pointed out several misconceptions with re- spect to such scheme, and above all the enor- mous increase it must necessarily occasion to the already heavy rates. The speaker was listened to with the closest attention, and at the close of his address was accorded a hearty vote of htanks. The usual vote of thanks to the Chairman brought to a close one of the most interesting Parish meetings held here for a long time.

LLANTWIT MAJOR. Mr. William Thomas, of the Floodgate, Llantwit Major, retired farmer, who died on January th last, left estate of the gross value of £4,061 15s. 2d., with net personalty £725 18s. 8d., and probate of his will of December 23rd, 1897, has been granted to his sister, Miss Catherline Thomas, to whom he left the whole of his estate absolutely. Christian Endeavour.—The Christian En- deavour Society's meeting on Friday evening was presided over by Mr. William Hopkin. A musical programme, consisting chiefly of selections from the works of Torrey and Alex- ander. had been arranged, and the following members took part in it: —-Mrs. Owen Davies, Miss Gwen Thomas. Miss Mabel Thomas. Mr. Yorath, and Miss Edith Thomas, all of whom contributed SOllP"S and hvmns. Recitations were given by Miss Gwen Yorath. Miss Mary Emily Morgan, and Mr. Willie Williams. Girls' Friendly Society.—The programme at the Gate House on Thursday evening, the 7th inst., was very satisfactory. It included the following readings, recitations, and songs: — Dialogue, "Sir Peter and Lady Teazle," Miss Louie Morgan and Miss May Smith; song, Ora Pro Nobis," Miss Lottie Slade recita- tion, "A Young Hero," Miss Standfast; song, "Queen of the Earth," Miss Bertha Amos; reading, How a man sews on a button," Miss Aggie Thomas; vocal duet. Tired,Miss Lottie Slade and Miss Bertha Amos; recitation. Miss May Rees; song, Isle of Anglesea," Miss Louie Morgan. Miss Morris, The Vicarage, and Miss Florrie Deere were the accompanists. The Institute.—At the. Institute meeting on Monday last. Parish Councillor E. T. Lloyd presided, and the Rev. L. Richardson, Vicar of St. Donatts. read an excellent paper on "Wit and Humour," which contained many amusing and interesting illustrations of the subject. His specimens of Welsh wit and humour, delivered in the anglicised brogue—which is so quaint to hear. but so difficult to put in print—were much appre- ciated. Mr. Richardson gave the Welsh credit for more humour than they are gener- ally supposed to possess. In this respect, Wales may be said to hide its light under a bushel, for while there are numberless expon- ents of Irish and Scotch wit and humour. there are few of Welsh. Among the after- speakers were Dr. J. W. Gill, Mr. Hunter. Mr. Ebenezer John, and the chairman, who gave many entertaining yarns, which inter- ested the audience. WOMEN'S TARIFF REFORM MEETING. On the 5th inst., a meeting organised by Mrs. Tudor Crawshay, Dimlands, on behalf of the Women's Tariff Reform League, was held in the Town-hall. The hall was crowded by a large and appreciative audience to hear a lecture by Miss Collum, one of the delegates of the League. The lecturer, who was. well remembered for her earnestness and elo- quence on the occasion of her former visit to our ancient town, had a very gratifying and enthusiastic reception. Mr. Tudor Craw- shay, J.P., presided, and in a brief speech introduced the objects of the League. Among those present were Mrs. Tudor Crawshay, Mrs. Tyler, Llantrithyd; Miss Williams, Miss Nest Williams, and Mr. Williams, junr., St. Donat's Castle; the Rev. Henry Morris (vicar) and Mrs. Morris, the Rev. L. Richard- son, vicar of St. Donat's, and Mrs. Richard- son; Parish Councillor E. T. Lloyd and Mrs. Lloyd, West House; the Misses Price, The Hayes; D'r. J. W. Gill and Mrs. Gill, Mr. John Deere, and others. Miss Collum delivered a stirring lecture on. the objects and aims of Tariff Reform, and urged all present to speak, work and vote for the commercial unity of the Empire, irres- pective of party. Our ancestors had built up and bequeathed to us our powerful colonies for our use. and it was our duty to protect, encourage, and draw our supplies from them. Canada and Egypt alone could supply US with more than enough wheat necessary for our use. Australia had its rich stores of oxen and sheep, its metals and minerals were inexliaustive. Why buy cotton from America which could easily corner us, when India could give us an abundant supply ? Tariff reform would help the unem- ployed by means of home industries, whereas now goods made in Germany had the monopoly over British manufactures. We should do all in our power to promote the in- terests of our colonies. There was no need to draw our supplies from foreign lands, for British possessions in all parts of the world had more than enough of all kinds of products for the use of the British people. Miss Collum's lecture was listened to with close attention, and at the end the applause was very hearty. Immediately after the lecture. Miss Collum introduced lantern slides of the world-wide possessions of the British people, illustrating the places from whence we are able to draw our supplies. The pictures were drawn from all parts of our colonies, chiefly Canada, and included the principal cities and towns built up by British pluck, perseverance and industry in the days of our forefathers. In conclusion Miss Collum said our mission to-day was to unite all the vast- possessions of Britain1, peopled by our kin- dred, not alone by sentiment, but by perrnan- ent ties of mutually advantageous commerce and preferential tariff. The Rev. Henry Morris proposed, and Mr. John Deere seconded, a vote of thanks to the lecturer, who made a suitable response-. Thanks were also accorded to Mrs. Tudor Crawshay for so ably organising the meeting, and to Mr. Tudor Crawshay for presiding.

LLANTRITHYD. Funeral of the Late Mr Thomas Thomas.— The funeral of the late Mr. Thomas Thomas, Garn Farm, Llantrithyd, took place on Thursday afternoon last week, at the Con- gregational Chapel Burial-ground, Maindy. near Llantrisant. The obsequies were at- tended by a large number of farmers and other friends. The chief mourners were his two sisters, Mrs. Lewis (Merthyr) and Miss Thomas, who lived at the farm with him. A large number of nephews and nieces also at- tended. The service was conducted by the Revs. W. E. Evans (Carmel), T. T. Jones (Maindy), and W. Williams (Cowbridge),

WICK. DEATH OF MR. DAVID COOKE. J.P. News has just been received by the rela- tives of Mr. David Cooke, of his death,, which toon: place on February 1st, at his residence Glynderwen, Ballarat, Australia. The de- ceased was a native of Wick, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Cooke, West Ho is<?, and brother of Air. Win. Cooke, Lan Farm, and Mrs. J. David, Hillside, Marcross. In 1863, he left his native land for the colony, and settled in Ballarat, when he, like many of the pioneers of those days took an active part in laying the solid foundation of what is to- day one of the most beautiful and prosperous cities in the Southern Hemisphere. For some years he was a member of the firm of Thomas and Cooke. contractors, which enter- prising firm carried out many large and im- portant works in various parts of the coun- try, and remained in existence until 1870. Then Mr. Cooke entered into the house, land. and estate agency business, and founded the firm of David Cooke and Co., of which he re- mained head until the time of his death. The deceased had ever taken an active in- terest in the public progress of the city of his adoption, especially from the municipal standpoint, and he was several times asked to allow himself to be nominated for civic honours. Eventually in 1886 he was elected a member of the City Council, and remained so for several years, being in 18V"2 elected Mayor of the City: the duties of which office he carried out with dignity. He gave no public entertainments during his term of office, but took what seemed to him a better course of distributing his allowance, by divid- ing it among the local charities. In this charitable manner, he also distributed a sum equal to electioneering expenses, whenever returned unopposed as a member of the Coun- cil. He was also made a Justice of the Peace, and was, as long as his health permit- ted, a regular occupant of the City Bench. ^r-. Cooke was a prominent member of the lydiard-street Wesleyan Methodist Church, of which he was one of the stewards, and was also one of the most active supporters of the town mission, of which he was a committee- man. He was a member of the Benevolent Asylum Board, and an ex-president of that institution, in the affairs of which he took an active nart; and was also a member of the Stock Exchange. He was a consistent sup- porter of mining in Ballarat and'district, and- spent a great deal of money in investment, not only in the mines, but in real estate. • t> ii°° w'as °11e best known figures in Ballarat: and though not a public speaker, he was ever to the fore when a Dublic move- ment was initiated to benefit the city, and his name figured on many subscription lists for the beantification of the place in which he lived for so many years. He did much good by stealth, and quite a number of the poorer residents will miss in him a generous bene- factor. As a business man. he was most sue- cessfnl. Through SOUJKI ji-idameilt. shrewd calculation, and discrimination he amassed considerable weath. Mr. Cooke held and re- tained the respect of his fellow citizens, and was regarded as a high type of Christian character, whose honesty, integrity and strong temperance principles made, him a power of influence m »:the moral life of the community. In 1890 Mr. Cooke made a trip round the world, spending some time in native land. Again two years ago he made a second visit to his. native countrv, and spent some months with his relatives at Maiv across; and came into., contact with m;my friends of his young days, who will nn- doubtedly learn with regret of the passing away of one whom to know was to respect and love.

BRYNMENYN. Call and Inspect our. Stock of Cycles, before. purchasing. All Leading Makes in stock. Large discount for cash, or easy terms, horn 10s. monthly.:—Evau Thomas, ironmonger, Aberkenfig. 5611

COITY. Up-to-Date Appliances for turning vut every class of work at competitive prices, at the Glamorgan Gazette" Printing Works. Concert.—On March 6th an excellent coti- cert was held at the Gilead Welsh Congrega- tional Chapel. Mr. John Morris, Pare Gwyllt, very kindly took the chair, until the arrival of Mr. D. Ll. Richards, M.E., Wynd- ham Collieries, who was unable to be present at the commencement. In his opening re- marks Mr. Richards thanked the committee for the honour bestowed upon him in select- ing him as chairman. He had a warm ieel- A ing towards Coity, as his native place, and especially towaris.Gilead and the Sunday School there. The following programme was thoroughly enjoyed:—Pianoforte solo,. Miss M. A. Richards, Kenfig Hill; solo, Mr. T. Felix Evans, Treorky chorus,, children (en- cored); isolo, Miss Cassie Thomas, Coity,. with 'cello accompaniment (encored); solo, Miss M. J- Jenkins, Kenfig Hill; solo. Mr Aaeurin j'Edwards, Treorky (encored); violin solo, Mr. W. J. Matthews, Gilfach Goch (encored); duet, Messrs. Edvtards and Evans (encored); chorus, children (encored); solos, Mr. T. F. Evans, Miss Cassie Thomas. Miss M. A. Rich- ards, Mr. A. Edwards (encored); vioiila solo, Mr. Matthews (ancored); chorus, children I (encored); solo. Miss Jenkins (encored); quartette, Missed Richards and Jenkins and Messrs. Evans and Edwards. All the-artistes did remarkably well, and futLy deserved their encores. The violinist, Mr. W. J. Matthews, greatly charmed the audience with his play- ing, while Miss Maria Thomas's children's >. choir rendered the action songs in character excellently. The accompanists were Miss >: Maria Thomas, Coitv, and Misi; Richards, Cert. R.A.M.. Kenfig Hill. A vote of thanks to the chairman, moved by Rev. G. R. Griffiths, was seconded by Mr. Morris. Paro Gwyllt, and heartily accorded. ■

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