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BRJWiENl) POLICE COURT. Saturday.—Before Messrs. R. W. Llewellyn (chairman), W. Llewellyn, R. L. Knight, T. Rees, and 0. Sheppard.

IMPROPER POST-CARDS AT BRIDGEND. P. Zausmer, general dealer, Wyndham- street, Bridgend, was summoned for exposing for sale in his shop window post-cards of an indecent nature. Inspector Benjamin Evans said that on the previous Saturday his attention was called to the cards, and he went into the shop and obtained several of them, which he now handed to the magistrates for inspection,. Later on in the day he visited the shop again and found that cards had been placed in the window similar to those he nad seized. Mr. W. P. David, who defended, said the defendant had obtained th« cards from a re- putable firm of London publishers, who gave him to understand that these post-cards were being sold all over the country, and no objec- tion had been made to them. He was pre- pared to destroy any of the cards that their worships considered improper. The Chairman We are not going through the cards to decide which are improper and which are not. If he exhibrts improper cards he must take the consequences. A fine of £1, and 7s. costs was imposed. "REST" PATIENT FINED FOR SUNDAY DRINKING. Ellen Kinspel, Porthcawl, married, was summoned for falsely representing herself to be a traveller and obtaining intoxicating liquor at the General Picton Public-house. P.O. Harris spoke to seeing the defendant at the public-house on the previous Sunday. She had been supplied with a bottle of stout, having informed the landlady that she had come from Cardiff that day. Witness knew that she was at the Rest," and defendant admitted this. A fine of IDs. was imposed. "PLAYING SOLDIERS." Four Nantyffyllon colliers—David Page, Emrys Griffiths, David John Nicholas, and Thomas Nicholas—appeared in answer to a charge of stealing four pit props from Coeg- nant Colliery siding. P.C. Rolfes deposed to seeing the defend- ants coming from the direction of the siding at two a.m. on March 29th. To his inquiry where they were going they replied, Any- where." They then ran away, but as it was moonlight he reoognised them. In the afternoon of the same day he visited 13 Brown-street, Nantyffyllon, and saw Griffiths and the Nicholases. One of them said they did it for devilment," and the others ex- pressed their regret. pWitness added that the spot at which he saw the defendants with the props was a dozen yards from the siding, where there were three trucks of wood. Page said he was drunk and remembered nothing about the affair. Witness: You were not so drunk but that you could run. Another defendant said they only took the props for fun. They had the props at "shoulder arms," playing soldiers. The defendants, who appeared to treat their position very lightly, were fined El each. CULTIVATED WATERCRESS AT THE CWM. William Davies, of 9 Chapel-street, Ponty- oymmer, labourer, charged with stealing six- pennyworth of watercress, the property of Allan Bruce, of Monknash, said he thought the cress was public property. Mr. R. O. Griffiths was for Mr. Bruce. Joseph Bo yes, gamekeeper, said h aet de- fendant and others on Easter Mom y going down the Cwm. Afterwards he sa defend- ant coming away with a basket full of water- cress. Defendant, in reply to a question, pointed to the place where he got the cress, which would be about 15 yards from a path which was a disputed right-of-way leading to the Cwm. Allan1 Bruce spoke to cultivating the water- cress, and said he had spent considerable time on the bed this year. The value of the oress was only 6d., but the damage done by persons who trespassed there was more like JE6. He had no desire to press the charge. Defendant disputed the statement that the bed was as far as 15 yards from the publio road. A fine of Is., and 8s. costs, was imposed, and the Chairman said he hoped this would be a warning to others that they must not leave a pathway to take what does not belong to them. ASSAULT AT PENYVAI. Evan Bowen, Penyvai, collier, was charged with assaulting John Lewis, Penyvai, grocer's assistant. Complainant said that nn Sunday after- noon he saw defendant's son Oliver pelt some atones at his (witness's) brother. Witness told him to stop it, and gtamped his foot. Defendant then came out and threatened to give him a clip across the ear." He went away, but returned and struck him twice. Thos. Paget spoke to witnessing the d-B- sault. and defendant, who did not appear, was fined 10s. BOTH ADDICTED TO DRINK. Joseph Williams, 2 Bridgend-road, Ponty- cymmer, collier, was charged with assaulting John Edgar, a labourer living next door, and Mary Jane Edgar, his wife. John Edgar said defendant attacked him without provocation, and marked him in four places. His wife came up and defendant struck her. The only reason he could attri- bute for defendant's behaviour was that he refused to allow his landlady to enter his house. Defendant admitted striking complainant, and said Edgar started the bother by calling him a black and tan." Annie Parry described defendant's lan- guage as "filthy and dirty." She witnessed the assault. Mrs. Edgar also spoke to the assault. Defendant alleged that complainant was "blind drunk," and challenged anyone to fight him or his wife. P.C. Price Evana said both parties were addicted to drink, but he had not been called to either of the houses on account of disturb- ances before. The cases were dismissed on defendant paying the costs—10s. NO DOG LICENSES. For keeping dogs without licenses Richard Lewis, Pyle, engineer, was fined 5s.; William Thomas, Pyle, colliery manager, 5s.; Thomaa David, junr., Bridgend House, Porthcawl, clerk, dismissed; Stanley Elt, Victoria-road, Porthcawl, commercial traveller, ordered to pay 5s. costs (Mr. W. Powell David was for the defenoo); Thomas G. Jones, Porthcawl, publican, fined 10s.; Hopkin Delahay, Tyne- wydd, collier, 5s.; William Tilbury, Tyne- wydd, collier, 5s.; Charlotte Bryant, Tyne- wydd, wife, dismissed; Celia. Godding, Tyne- wydd, wife, 5s.; William Clarke, Pricetown, haulier, 5s.; William John Phillips, Nanty- moel, collier, dismissed; William Edmunds, Nantymoel, collier, dismissed; Chas. Jones, Nantymoel, collier, 5s.; George Haines, Pontycymmer, collier, dismissed; John Spragg, Pontycymmer, collier, dismissed; Maria Thomas, Blackmill, spinster, 5a.; Evan John, Pontycymmer, labourer, dis- missed; Charles Burrows, Pontycymmer, labourer, dismissed; Thomas Harris, Ponty- cymmer, collier, 5s. William Bizzard, Pont- ycymmer, oollier, 5s. Alfred Nash, Blaen- garw, oollier, 58.; Evan Edmunds, Garth, collier, 5s.; David Edwards, Garth, collier, 5s.; Evan Edmunds, Garth, collier, 10s.; Evan Llewellyn, Garth, collier, 5a; Benjamin John. Garth, collier, 5s.; John Morgan, Garth, oollier, 5s.; John Price, Garth, col- lier, 5s.; William Howells, Garth, collier, 5s.; Henry Da vies, Garth, collier, 5s.; Jas. Clarke, Pontrhydyoyff, labourer, dismissed; Henry Prior. Pontrhydycyff, collier, dis- missed Philip Grev, Maesteg, collier, 5s. Frank Newman, Maesteg, carpenter, 5a. Seth Jenkins, Nantyffyllon, haulier, 10s.; James Burke. Nantyffvllon. collier, dis- missed; David Phillips, Nantyffvllon, oollier, dismissed; Andrew Berrigan, Nantyffyllon, repairer, dismissed Morris Williams. Nant- yffvllon, collier, 10s.: George Davies, Caerau, blacksmith, 10s.; Richard Booker, Caerau, haulier, 5s.; James Thomas, Caerau, collier, 5s.; Joseph Saunders. Caerau, collier, 6s.; Itees Davies, Tondu, collier, 5s.; Harry Dyer, Aberkenfir;, oollier, dismissed; Evan Bowen, Aberkenfig, collier, 58.; John Griffiths, Oefn Hirf^oed, labourer, dismissed; Morgan Howells, Cefn Hirrroed, collier, 10s.; Benja- min Battenburv. Coity, rag collecter, os.; James Cooner, Heolyeue, collier, 5s. Sidney Gregory, Heolyeue, collier, dismissed: Wm. Phillips, Bridgend. coachman, 10s. Joseph Thomas, Bridgend!, publican, adjourned; Alfred Pryne, Bridgend, publicarl. dis- mtaaed; David liabbett, Bridgend, labourer, 58. MISCELLANEOUS OASES. The use of improper language led to Thos. Parry, Nantyffyllon, haulier, being fined 15s. Thomas William Jon*«, Oefn C'r ;bwr, collier, 158.; Jenkin Hopkins, Oefn C obwr, collier, 15s.; Daniel David, Kenfig T ill, col- lier, 15s; oohn Raymond, Maesteg, xbourer, 15s.; Thomas Tame, Kt»nfig Hili, oollier, 15s. John Evans, Kenfig Hill, collier, 15s. William Jones, Kenfig Hill, collier, 15s.; Jonah Thomas, Pontycymmer, oollier, 15s. Stanley Jenkins, David Richards, Jenkin Bowen, Alfred Lord, Aberkenfig, labourers, were summoned for jostling pedestrians. Jenkins appeared and repudiated the evi- dence of P.C. Davies. A fine of 10s. each was imposed. For allowing a horse to stray, Thomas Harris, Penyfai, labourer, had to pay lis. each. For drunkenness, David Francis, Caerau, labourer, was fined 30s. including costs; Richard Edwards, Caerau, collier, 15s. Robert Harding, Nantyffyllon, general dealer, 15s. Launoelot Isaac, Pontycymmer, labourer, 15s. James John Davies, Nanty- ffyllon, haulier, 25s.; James Williams, Pontycymmer, collier, 15s. Ann Llewellyn, Aberkenfig, wife, 15s.

CHUICI BAZAAR AT CflWBWDGE. OPENED BY LORD ABERDARE. RESTORATION OF LLANBLETHIAN CHURCH. A two days' bazaar was opened at Cow- bridge Town-hall on Thursday last week in aid of the Llanblethian Church Tower Re- storation Fund. The cost of the work of re- storation was JE620, and a debt of £200 re- mained, which it was hoped to clear off by means of the bazaar. The church itself was restored about twelve years ago at a cost of about £ 1,200. The hall presented a very pretty appearance when Lord Aberdare ar- rived. The numerous stalls were well laden an had been tastefully arranged. During both days a brisk business was carried on, and the scene at times was quite animated. The following were the stall-holders: — Fancy stall: Mrs Edmondes, Old Hall, Cow- bridge; Mrs. W. John, Marlborough Grange, Cowbridge, and Mrs. Roberts, The Vicarage. Indian lucky stall: Misses Thomas, Bryn- awel, Ynyshir, and Miss E. M. Culverwell, Cowbridge. Dairy stall: Mrs. Thomas, Red Farm, and Mrs. Williams, Stallcourt. Basket stall: Mrs. Davies, Eglwysbrewis. Sweet and cake stall: Mrs. Torney. Fruit and flower stall: Mrs. H. R. Hom- fray. Bran tub: The Misses James, Stafford House, Cowbridge. Refreshment stall: Mrs. Dunn, The Cross, assisted by Mrs. H. R. Homfray. The entertainments were under the super- vision of Mrs. Charles Edmondes. THE OPENING CEREMONY. The Rev. Isaiah Roberts, in introducing Lord Aberdare, said that the Bruce family had been associated with Llanblethian parish for the last 200 years. He offered his thanks to Mrs. Brereton, of Meadow Bank, Twickenham, for not only presenting the parish with a site for the vicarage, but also for restoring the peal of bells in the tower at a. cost of £150. If they made E200 by the bazaar they would be able to dedicate the tower and bells, absolutely free from debt, before the end of July. (Hear, hear.) Lord Aberdare remarked that the body of his great-great-grandfather was buried in Llanblethian Churchyard. As his name told them, he was by birth a Scotchman. There was an article in the Press the other day dealing with the number of Scotch families in Wales. The writer mentioned Lord Bute, naturally, the first, Earl Cawdor, himself, and many others, but he happened to leave out one of the most important, Sir James Drummond, who came of a very noted Scotch family. The writer wondered how these Scotch families came into Wales. He (his lordship) offered as an explanation that the old Welsh squires were not remarkable for temperance. They shortened their lives; their sisters and daughters became heiresses, and the Scotchmen of that day, who had not got grouse moors and salmon rivers to let, came down to Wales and married those heiresses. He could claim for his own par- ticular ancestor that, although he married a Welshwoman—Miss Lewis, of Llanishen-he did not marry an heiress, and it was Miss Lewis who brought the Welsh blood that there was in the Bruce family. He had been greatly struck by the beautiful old church at Llanblethian, and they ought to be grate- ful to the vicar for the effort he was making to preserve such a monument amongst them. Although they had progressed in many ways, they had not progressed in the art of church building, and there was something in the architecture of the early churches of the Norman and later period that appealed to one's sense of reverence and worship. He had much pleasure in deolaring the bazaar open. On the motion of Mr. F. W. Dunn, one of the churchwardens, seconded by Mra. Ed- mondes, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to his lordship. In the afternoon a successful concert was given in the Council Chamber. Mrs. Ebs- worth opened the programme with a piano- forte solo, after which a glee, Daybreak," was given by a party consisting of Mrs. C. Edmondes, Miss Edmondes, Miss H. Booker, and Miss Moore-Gwyn (sopranos), Mrs. Torney and Miss S. Nicholl (contraltos), Mr. C. Edmondes and Mr. Charles Gilbertson (tenors), Rev. Isaiah Roberts and Mr. Brain (bass). The party was under the conductor- ship of Mr. J. E. Deacon, and Miss Griffiths was the accompanist. Mr. Charles Gilbert- son gave a violin solo, and successful vocal items were contributed by Miss E. Masters, Miss M. Jenkins, Mr. Homfray, and Mr. Charles Gwyn. The last named gentleman greatly pleased the audience with his "bassoon song." A large number assembled in the evening for the comedietta Woman's wrongs," which was exceedingly well performed. The cast included Mr. Gwilym Crawshay, Miss S. Nicholl, Mrs. C. Edmondes, and Miss Monia Nicholl. SECOND DAY. On the second day the bazaar was opened by the Ven. Archdeacon Edmondes. The vicar (the Rev. Isaiah Roberts) presided. The Archdeacon, in declaring the bazaar open, said that the object was in every way a worthy one. He could not help making some reference to the fairness of the chair- man of the Welsh Church Commission, whose impartial judgment would be readily appreci- ated, not only by Churchmen, but by all fair- minded people. The accounts which they had read of Easter vestries throughout the diocese, the harmonious spirit which pre- vailed, the large increase in the number of communicants, and the large amounts col- lected for parochial and other Church work, showed that the Church continued to be progressive. Mr. F. W. Dunn proposed, and Mrs. Edmondes seconded, a vote of thanks to the archdeacon. The comedietta, which proved so successful on the previous evening, was repeated in the afternoon before a good audience, and in the evening a well-organised concert was given. Solos were given by Miss E. Masters, Miss M. Jenkins, Rev. Gilbert Thomas, Mr. Charles Gwyn, and Mr. 0. Gilbertson, and the glee party rendered two solos in good style.

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GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY ASSESS- MENTS: REDUCTIONS CONCEDED. BRIDGEND TENDERER'S COMPLAINT. The final meeting of the Bridgend and Cowbridge Board of Guardians for the trien- nial period 1904-7 was held on Saturday, when there was a large attendance of mem- bers. The Rev. W. A. Edwards (Rector of Llangan) presided. SYMPATHY. Before the commencement of the ordinary business, Rev. W. A. Edwards stated that the Rev. H. Eynon Lewis, the cliainnan, of the Board, was absent owing to the lamented death of his mother. He moved a vote of sympathy with Mr. Lewis in his bereave- ment. This was seconded by Mr. J. Canniff (Gil- fach Goch) and agreed to. RELIEF. The Clerk (Mr. R. Harmar Cox) reported that during the week ended March 28th, 1358 outdoor paupers were relieved at a cost of JE205 13s. 7d., as compared with 1229 at j6163 16s. in the corresponding period of last year, and in the week ended April 5th, 1333 at JE196 8s. 5d., compared with 1206 at £1170 Is. lid. last year. During the fortnight 401 vagrants were relieved, exclusive of those in the tramp wards of the Bridgend Workhouse. PAUPER LUNATICS. The Carlyle Board of Guardians wrote pointing out that a grant of 4s. per week is made to the County Councils in respect of each lunatic maintained in an asylum, but no contribution was made to Boards of Guar- dians towards the maintenance of imbecile or insane persons in the workhouse. They therefore requested the Bridgend Board to support a petition to the House of Commons for the removal of the anomaly by the pay- ment of 40. a week from the Imperial funds to Boards of Guardians in such cases. Mr. T. J. Job (Nantymoel) proposed that the Board support the petition, and this was seconded by Mr. D. Spencer (Flemingstone). The Clerk: We have no cases in this work- house at present. Mr. Canniff: We get them here from time to time. The motion was carried. THE RE-VALUATION. A letter was read from Mr. W. E. R. Allen, deputy clerk to the Glamorgan County Coun- cil, stating that he was not in a position TO supply the Board with any detailed valua- tions of the properties in the various parishes in the Union at present. The Clerk intimated that he had received a precept from the County Council with re- spect to the expenses of the re-valuation, amounting to £1,581 10s. 4d. This was not charged on all the parishes, exceptions being made in the case of a number of parishes where the assessments showed a reduction under the new basis as compared with the old. Mr. T. C. Jones (Pontyrhil) asked what action the parishes might take in the matter. The Clerk: They can consider that them- selves. Mr. J. I. D. Nicholl moved that the pre- cept be referred to a conference of the over- seers of the Union to be called for Saturday afternoon next, and this was carried. The Chairman: What about sending out the precepts to the different parishes? The Clerk: That will have to be done. Mr. Nicholl: I don't suggest there should be any delay in sending them out. A TENDERER'S COMPLAINT. At the last meeting a letter was read from Mr. G. E. Davies, of Bridgend, who unsuc- cessfully tendered for the supply of bread, to the Workhouse, asking why the Board had accepted a tender which was -1d. more than his, and the Clerk was directed to inform Mr. Davies that the Board accepted the ten- der of the tradesman who submitted what was, in their opinion, the best sample. Mr. Davies now wrote: With all due respect to Mr. Michael Davies's ability to judge the samples of bread submitted, I challenge those responsible for the choice to compare the actual bread supplied with the sample sub- mitted. I fully appreciate your remarks as to the Guardians not being bound to accept the lowest or any tender, but I have justi- fiable reasons for agitating in the matter. As the tender form specifies the grade of flour to be used, there is little room for diversity of samples when the manufacture is effected under equal conditions, but there must be a remarkable difference to justify an extra ex- penditure of over JE20 of the ratepayers" money in the half year on this one article, and, as a heavy ratepayer, I am certainly within my rights in seeking satisfaction." The Chairman A reference is made to Mr. Michael Davies. Did he act as official tester for the Board? (Laughter.) I am not aware that he did. Mr. Nicholl moved that the letter lie on the table, and Mrs. Richards (Pontycymmer) seconded. An amendment was proposed by Mr. Ed- ward Edwards (Ogmore Vale) that the letter be referred to the Contracts Committee for report. Mr. Morgan StradLmg (Bridgend), second- ing, said it was high time that the Board should give questions such as that raised by Mr. Davies serious consideration. Without in any way casting a reflection on the con- tractor for the supply of bread, he wished to point out the importance of seeing that the goods supplied during the half-year came up to the standard of the sample submitted with the tender, otherwise it was not fair to the unsuccessful tenderers. Mr. T. J. Job hoped the Board was not go- ing to act as an arbiter in a matter of trade jealousy. It would be time enough for the Board to interfere when they received a report from the House Committee or the master as to the quality of the bread sup- plied. The amendment being defeated, the letter was allowed to remain on the table. DR. RANDALL'S ABSENCE. Dr. Wyndham Randall forwarded a cheque for £16 os., stated to have been paid him in error with respect to vaccination fees. The doctor wrote: "I cannot, I suppose, 'look a gift horse in the mouth,' but the request to refund the money evidently destroys what I had looked upon as a graceful act of kind- ness, for which I was sincerely grateful. In July, last year, it was resolved that three months' leave of absence be granted to Dr. Randall and that Dr. Spencer be appointed to carry out the duties during that time at the same salary,' and Dr. Spencer was also appointed medical officer for the Central Dis- trict and occasional deputy public vaccina- tor. This certainly implies to my mind that all my duties had been intended to be in- cluded. The resolution was forwarded to the Medical Defence Union, and the reply received was I am of opinion that the word "duties" covers all the medical work which is included in all the appointments held by you under the Guardians.' Otherwise grant- ing me leave of absence was a verbal farce, and I had much better have stayed at home." No motion was forthcoming, and the mat- ter was allowed to drop. It was understood that the clerk would acknowledge the receipt of the letter. DEATH AT ASYLUM. Notification was received of the death at the County Asylum of Henry Eagle, who was transferred in 1904 from the Gloucester Asy- lum, his settlement being in the Bridgend Union. The Clerk stated that Eagle had a brother in the Workhouse. OVERSEERS. The Clerk stated that he had received no- tice of the appointment of the following over- seers:—Gilleston, Messrs. William Hopkin and William Thomas; St. Donatte, Messrs. Thomas Wylde and David Thomas; Llan- harran, Messrs. Evan John and Miles Lloyd Llanharry, Messrs. William David (Tyishaf) and Thomas Radcliffe; Llanilid, Messrs. Richard David and Edward Plummer; Col- winstone, Messrs. Daniel Thomas and Thos. Arthur; Llanfair, Messrs. Rees Bowen and Evan Howell Powell; Marcross, Messrs. Thomas Morgan and William Cooke; Ewenny, Messrs. Thomas Rees and David John Jenkins (Corntown); Penllyn, Messrs D. Richards and J. Radcliffe (Church Farm); Tythegston Lower, Mr. Evan Thomas and Mrs. Sarah Mordecai; Uaneannor, Meeere. John Lewis, Brigam Farm, and David John, Argoed Ushaf. ASSISTANT MATRON. There were five applicants for the post of cook and assistant matron, namely, Misses Emily Edwards (aged 22), Aberkenfig; Martha Davies (24), Fronwen Terrace, Og- more Vale; A. Hilditch (24), Ogmore House, Pontycymmer; Catherine James (21), Pen- coed; and A. Edmunds (24), Strand, Blaen- garw. On the motion of Mr. D. Spencer, Mi66 Hilditch was appointed, several amendments being defeated. ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE'S REPORT. The report of the Assessment Committee was read as follows: —" The Committee have held 14 meetings during the year, and have heard and determined 67 objections. In 58 cases they reduced the assessments com- plained of, and in the remaining 9 cases they declined to make any reduction, and in every case their decision has been accepted with- out appeal. Thirty-six supplemental lists containing revised assessments on collieries and new house property have been approved and signed. In June, 1905, the assessments on the collieries were reduced Id. per ton on all classes of coal in the Union owing to the depressed state of the coalfield, but the committee, in consequence of the rise in the price of coal, were enabled to replace the Id. in July last, and this was not seriously ob- jected to. New lists were ordered for Newcastle Higher, Laleston, and St.. Bride's Minor. These lists have been approved and signed, but in the case of St. Bride's Minor, the overseers appeared to have assessed the house property so low that the committee raised them in a large number ot cases. This ap- peared to have given great dissatisfaction, and a large number of objections were re- ceived, and also a resolution passed at a meeting of ratepayers of the parish protest- ing against the action of the committee, which they considered unreasonable. Under these circumstances, the committee consi- dered it advisable to give the overseers an- other opportunity of sending in a fresh list. The overseers submitted to the oommittee in- formally a new list, which appeared to have been made upon a proper basis as regards the cottage property, but such basis was not cor- rectly oarried out, with the result that many assessments were too low. "The committee have had to deal with ob- jections from the Great Western Railway Co. to their assessments in the parishes of Ken- fig, Pyle, Tythegstone Higher, and Newton Nottage. In the three first cases they claimed that the traffic had been diverted from their line to the Port Talbot Docks and Railway Company's line, and in support of their objection they relied on Messrs. Eve's valuation on their railway in those parishes, made for the new county rate basis. In the case of Newton Nottage, they also objected to the assessment on the Porthcawl Dock, which is quite unremunerative, and, they contended, only rateable at a nominal figure. The oommittee, in face of Messrs. Eye's re- cent valuation, felt they had no option but to reduce the assessments to their figures, and in the case of the Dock they effected a compromise, the Company agreeing to pay on a rateable value of £100. The Company also furnished the committee with the figures of Messrs. Eve's valuation of their railway in the various parishes of the Union, the total of which is £66,368. The present rateable value of the Great Western Railway Co.'s property in the Union is £68, 823, so that the decrease in the new county rate basis is £2.455. Last year the total assessable value of the Union was £351.164; it is now £361,23i, showing an increase of £10,068. The total assessable value of the Union under the new county rate basis is £410,600. showing an in- crease of £59,374 as compared with the pre- sent Union assessable value, and of £88,460 as compared with the previous county rate basis, which was £322,146. The committee recommend that the clerk be paid £60 for his services, £10 being for extra work in con- nection with the Railway Company's objec- tion and the convening of conferences in re- ga.rd to the new county rate basis." Mr. Griffith Edwards proposed the adop- tion of the report, which was carried. ASYLUM OFFICIALS VINDICATED. Mr. T. W. Job reported that he had at- tended a meeting of the House Committee of the County Asylums on the previous Thurs- day with reference to the complaint made by an Ogmore Vale man that he had not been notified of the death of his father, Thomas Davies, which occurred at Pare Gwyllt Asy- lum, in sufficient time to enable him to make arrangements for the burial. The matter was fully thrashed out, the son giving evi- dence as well as officials of the asylum. The son stated that he had arranged with a doc- tor at the ayslum to send him a message if his father became worse of if anything serious happened, but this was not done. In the end the committee passed a resolution to the effect that no blame could be attached to the asylum officials, though he (Mr. Job) did not agree entirely with this view. Mr. Nicholl said the matter had now been thoroughly ventilated, and he moved that it be allowed to drop. Mr. Spencer seconded, and this was carried. ANNUAL MEETING. It was decided to hold the annual meeting to-morrow (Saturday) at 11 o'clock, the dining-hall to bo used for the purpose. THANKS. The Chairman proposed a vote of thanks to the clerk, the deputy clerk (Mr. Evan Evans) and the other officers* of the Board for their services. He paid a high tribute to the staff, who carried out their duties, he said, in a very efficient manner. Mr. Spencer seconded1, and it was agreed to. The Chairman (Rev. H. E. Lewis) and Vice-Chairmen (Rev. W. A. Edwards and Mr. Nicholl) were thanked for their services, on the motion of Mr. T. J. Job, and a vote of thanks was also accorded to the Ladies Visit- ing Committee, etc., "for the interest they have taken in the inmates of the house dur- ing the year," and to the ministers and others, who had conducted religious services.

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Aberavon Market Inspector. A special adjourned meeting of the Mar- kets Committee of the Aberavon Town Coun- cil was held to discuss the position of the markets inspector in regard to the allegations of interference brought by him against the Market Committee. Mr. Jenkin Morgan Morgan presided. The markets inspector (Mr. W. Pearce) wrote as follows:—'Thereby give you notice that unless the Council ao- cepta my report of the 8th inst. of the recent occurrence at the market as correct, and al- lows the cost of cleaning as per bill given to the accountant on Friday last, and grants me help to clean the market on Monday mornings, Saturdays, and after fairs, my ap- pointment under your Council as market in- spector will terminate on the 19th inst." Mir David Williams moved that the resignation be accepted. Alderman T. Owen seconded. Mr. Wm. Williams proposed as an amend- ment that the resignation be not accepted, but that the manager be asked to gire a month's notice. Mir. F. B. Smith seconded. The resolution was carried by eight votes to three.

MR. JOHN EfLIAS (NEWTON) APPOINTED CHAIRMAN. MrR. DAVID JONES VICE-CHAIRMAN. The annual meeting of the Porthcawl Urban District Council was held on Monday evening, there being present Messrs. John Grace, W. J. Griffin, David Jones, John Elias (Newton), W. J. Jackson, Jas. Coombs, Wat- kin Bassett, John Elias (Nottage), and J. L. Lambert, with the clerk (Mr. E. T. David), the deputy clerk (Mr. W. Chorley), and the surveyor and inspector (Mr. Rhys W. Jones). Mr. Griffin was voted to th", chair pro. tem. THE NEW CHAIRMAN. Mr. Elias (Nottage) proposed Mr. Elias (Newton) as chairman for the ensuing year. Nine years had elapsed, he said, since Mr. Elias occupied the chair, and he thought the time had come when he should again be placed in that position. When Mr. Elias previously presided he discharged the duties with marked ability, and he would no doubt give the same careful attention to the work of the Council as he had on the previous occa- sion. Mr. Coombs seconded, remarking that Mr. Elias would surely discharge his duties well. Mr. Bassett said honours were usually divided in such cases, though that Council had never observed the rule. He proposed the appointment of Mr. Lambert. There was no seconder. The Chairman then submitted the name of Mr. David Jones, who had been a member for four years. He agreed with the principle that the honours should go round, and in his opinion the claims of Mr. Jones were the strongest. Mr. Jones had shown the deepest interest in the Council's work, and had spared no effort to master the details. Mr. Grace, in seconding, regretted that the Council were divided in this matter, and he hoped no feeling would be introduced. (Mr. Elias, Newton: I hope not.) Mr. Jones was appointed vice-chairman last year on the understanding that he would be promoted to the chair. • The ensuing year would be one of considerable importance, as they would realise what they had worked hard to attain for twelve' years—an adequate water supply. They would now be in a position to boom the town, and to take various measures to make Pbrthcawl a more popular resort. The vote was taken as follows:—For Mr. Jones, Messrs. Griffin, Graoo, and Lambert— 3; for Mr. Elias, Messrs. Elias (Nottage), Bassett, Coombs, and Jackson—4. Mr. Elias was accordingly declared elected. In returning thanks, he remarked that he was now one of the oldesu members. The prospects of the district were brighter than they had been for many years, owing to the water scheme nearing completion. Porth- cawl had such natural advantages that it was bound to increase in popularity if the Coun- cil did their duty. He thought tne Council might receive considerable assistance in vari- ous matters from a Chamber of Trade, and he hoped steps would be taken to form one. Mr. Grace, in moving a vote of thanks to Mr. Griffin for his past services, paid a high tribute to the late chairman for the way in which he had carried out his duties. Mr. D. Jones having seconded, the motion was carried unanimously, and Mr. Griffin suitably acknowledgied. VICE-CHAIRMAN. Mr. Griffin moved the re-election of Mi*. D. Jones as vice-chairman. Mr. Elias (Nottage) seconded. Mr. Jones submitted the name of Mr. Lam- bert and Mr. Bassett seconded, but only the proposer and seconder voted for the amend- ment. Mr. Jones's name was then agreed to. WATER COMMITTEE. There was a long discussion on a motion by Mr. Lambert that the whole Council form the Water Committee, and an amendment by Mr. Grace that it should consist of three members. Mr. Grace said the waterworks contract had expired during last month, but the work was not nearly completed. Had the work been carried out to their satisfaction? He did not think so, and he believed the work had been delayed in various respects owing to there not being a oommittee. Work had been done by the clerk that the members might have discharged. Mr. U. Jones remarked that a considerable sum might have been saved by a committee. Mr. Elias (Nottage) and Mr. Griffin thought at would be advantageous to the di&- trict to appoint a committee. Mr. Coombs said both Mr. Grace and Mr. Jones were to blame if money had been un- necessarily expended. Mr. Jackson did not think it desirable to revert to a small committee now when the scheme was nearing completion. As a new member, he wished to make himself conver- sant with the details of the scheme. The Chairman said that to be consistent, he must oppose a committee of three. Mr. Lambert said the works had not been carried out as expeditiously as they might have been owing to the bad weather experi- enced. A sub-committee could be appointed for particular purposes if necessary. The amendment was defeated, Messrs. Grace, Elias (Nottage), Jones, and Griffin voting for it. A further amendment by Mr. D. Jones that a committee of five be appointed was secon- ded by Mr. Grace, who said Mr. Bassett had asserted that the previous Water Committee did not report. What Mr. Bassett wanted was that he should have the information week by week so that he could trot it out at a public-house bar, Mr. Bassett: You talk about it at public- house bars too. The amendment was carried, Messrs. Bassett, Coombs, Jackson, and Lambert dis- senting. The Chairman, Messrs. Jackson, Grace, Jones, and Coombs were appointed. It was decided that the Works and Sani- tary and Finance Committees should consist of the whole Council. OTHER APPOINTMENTS. Messrs. Elias (Newton), Jones, Elias (Not- tage), and Jackson were appointed overseers. On the motion of Mr. Griffin, Mr. Coombs was appointed the Council's repreisentative on the Swansea Port Sanitary Authority. Mr. J. L. Lambert, having been re-elected on the Bridgend Hospital Committee, said he felt that the expenditure to which the com- mittee had gone in the provision of a hospital was not necessary so far as Porthcawl was concerned. The Council re-elected Mr. Grace as a man- ager of the National School. Mr. Griffin supporting his election, said' Mr. Grace was the friend of the teachers and the children. The Chairman was appointed boating in- spector for twelve months. BOYS' BRIGADE CAMP. The secretary of the St. Paul's (Newport) Battalion of the Church Naval Brigade wrote applying for permission for 150 boys to encamp at Porthcawl from July 27th to August 3rd. Mr. Griffin did not think there would be any objection to the camp being held. The Chairman: It is not stated that they wish to encamp on the common. Mr. Grace: I am afraid it will be impos- sible for them to encamp there, because the South Wales Border Brigade will occupy the common in the last week of July and the Worcester and Warwick Brigade will follow them after a couple of days interval. On the motion of Mr. Griffin, the letter was referred to the Works Committee. ENTERTAINMENTS. Two fresh applications were received for the right to give entertainments in the public places during the season. One was from the manager of The Jollies" Comedy Co., of Poplar, London, who offered to pay the Council £5 5s. for permission to give entertainments on the beach. Mr. D. Jones moved that all the applica- tions which the Council had received from time to time be considered at the next meet- ing of the Works Committoo. Mr. Coombs seconded. Mr. Grace: The time has come now when a selection should be made. They will want to start at Whitsun. Mr. Elias (Nottage) remarked that the Council had received over a dozen applica- tions. HIRE OF CHAIRS. Mr. W. Shanley, of London, wrote that he would be prepared to enter into an agreement with the Council for three years for the ex- clusive right of letting chairs for hire in.the places under the Council's control, the rent to be P-5 per annum. On the motion of Mr. Griffin, the clerk was directed to prepare an agreement. A DENIAL. Mr. W. Francis, who had been, asked for an explanation why he had contravened the Council's byelawa in commencing the erection of a bungalow at Newton without giving pro- per notice to the Council's surveyor, wrote that he was not aware of any breach of the bye-laws. If he had been guilty of this, perhapa the Council would be good enough to let him know. The Deputy Clerk stated that the nature of the contravention had ueen pointed out to Mr. Francis, from whom a further letter had been received stating that he gave a verbal notice to the surveyor that he was going to proceed with the building. He was not aware that a written notice was neces- sary. The Surveyor denied that lie had received a verbal notice from Mr. W. Francis as to when he intended commencing building operations. The Clerk was directed to again write Mr. Francis informing him that he did not give proper notice. A CLAIM. The Works Committee had considered a re- port from the surveyor with reference to damage done to the Mackworth road by a traction engine belonging to Mr. William Jenkins, contractor, Bridgend, which had been used in the hauling of sand. On the recommendation of the committee, it was decided to olaim L6 15s. from Mr. Jenkins. CEREBRO MENINGITIS. A letter was read from the clerk to the County Council suggesting that the Council should take the necessary steps to include cerebro spinal meningitis and scabies in the list of notifiable diseases in the district. On the motion of M'r. Griffin, the clerk was directed to carry out the suggestion. LEAD POISONING. The Clerk to the County Council also called the attention of the Council to the danger of lead poisoning likely to arise through the use of lead pipes for the supply of water for domestic purposes. The County Council suggested that the District Council should not certify for habitation any house unless the water supply was free from all danger in this respect. On the motion of Mr. Griffin, the surveyor was instructed to see that no bad pipes were used for the conveyance of water for domes- tic purposes. FENTON PLACE. The Works Committee had again consi- dered the question of giving an undertaking to the owners of land in Fenton-place to take the road over and make it repairable by the inhabitants at large, provided it were made good by the owners. The committee recom- mended that the clerk write other Councils inquiring the conditions whioh they laid down in such cases. The recommendation was adopted. ATTENDANCES. The following is a list of attendances of members at the meetings of the Council, Works, etc., and Finance Committees:— Ordinary Works, &< Finance & Special. Committee. Committee. 34 Meetings. 43 Meetings 26 Meetings W. J. Griffin 34 40 22 J. Grace 26 36 20 D. Jones 30 34 20 J. Elias (Newton).33 30 19 H. B. Comley 29 39 21 Jas. Coombs .30 38 22 J. Elias (Nottage).29 32 16 J. L. Lambert .21 20 8 Watkin-Bassett .20 18 9

l PBNY80NT DISTRICT COUNCIL. The Penybont District Council met on Sat- urday for the transaction of highway busi- ness. There were present Messrs. Thomas Rees, J.P. (in the chair), D: H. Price, Thos. Penhale, Howell Williams, T. Butler, J. G. Loveluck, W. Morgans, W. Lewis, with the clerk (Mr. R. Harmar Cox), and the surveyor (Mr. Ernest Jenkins). STEAM ROLLING. During the consideration of a report from a committee enumerating the roads which they thought should be steam-rolled during the coming year, Mr. Butler asked whether it would not be possible to get the County Council to take over the road from Coytrahen to Maesteg. It was a county road. he said, in every sense of the term. The Clerk: We get a contribution from the County Council towards the maintenance of that road. Mr. Butler How much ? The Surveyor: We receive £ 60 a mile. Mr. Butler: Then I'll say no more. (Laughter.) NO TRACTION ENGINES. The Surveyor stated that he had written MiJ. William Jenkins, contractor, Bridgend, stating that the Company would not allow him to convey materials to the roads in St. Brides Minor and Ynysawdre by means of a traction engine, and Mr. Jenkins bad now withdrawn from the contracts. The Chairman: Has he power to with- draw? The Clerk: Yes, since the contract is not signed. The Council decided at the laist meeting to allow him to withdraw and to ac- cept the next lowest tender. RAILWAY BRIDGES. Mr. W. H. Blackball, of the Great Western Railway Co., wrote that it would be impos- sible to prevent water dripping from the Felin Fach bridge, Tondu, into the roadway, as there was not sufficient height to enable a corrugated iron sheeting to be fixed there. They would put a sheet of iron to prevent the water falling on pedestrians. The Surveyor, in reply to the Clerk, said that would not be satisfactory. The Clerk was directed to again write Mr. Blackhall on the subject, and to enumerate other bridges in regard to which there was cause for complaint. KENFIG HILL WATER SUPPLY. Mr. Penhale called the attention of the Council to the failure of the water supply in the lower portion of Kenfig Hill during the previous week, due, he understood, to the water being used for the purpose of testing the pipes laid down in connection with the Porthcawl water scheme. Some time ago, the contractors applied for permission to use the water from the Council's mains for this purpose, which was granted, subject to an agreement being made with the Council's en- gineer (Mr. Hurley). It was not understood that they were to take the water ad lib, and leave the inhabitants of the district without an adequate supply. To show what a seri- ous state of affairs had existed, Mr. Penhale pointed out that from 8.30 on Tuesday morn- ing until 5.30 on Wednesday evening, house- holders had not been able to secure a supply from taps which, was a serious matter. He moved that the engineer be instructed to communicate with the contractors on the subject and to make it clear to them that they were not to take the water in the way they had. Mr. Price seconded, and it was agreed to.

Motor Club for Aberaveo. A motor club, to be called The Aberavon, Port Talbot, and District Motor Club," has just been formed at Aberavon, with head- quarters at the Walnut Tree Hotel. Mr. Osborne Harris has been elected secretary, Mr. J. G. Cooper (Sation-road) treasurer, Mr. T. H. Thomas captain, Mr. George Clark vice-captain, and Mr. E. T. Evans honorary solicitor. About twenty members have already been enrolled.

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MANUFACTURING PAUPERS. The Guardian Board, as established by law, is not a charitable or philanthropic institu- i tion, but it does its work best when it acte in harmony with charitable effort (says the Local Government Journal," in its issue of April 5.) Its obligation and sole duty is to re- lieve the destitute. For years past many Boards have gone further than this. They have subsidised wages and rents by liberal dosee of relief to people who were not desti- tute, and by allowing sentimental benevo- lence to control a strictly legal duty, they have manufactured paupers wholesale. The passage from independence to pauper-' ism through the path of out-relief is easily accomplished. The workhouses fill up in proportion to the extent to which out-relief is given; the outdoor pauper is merely quali- fying for indoor relief. Sooner or later he finds the miserable half-a-crown a week, which ,was useful when he earned a little him- self, of no use when the world about him learns that as a pauper it can compel him to do more work for less money. The new Guardian will doubtless imagine that all the indoor poor are deserving, and all the outdoor in need of help to keep them from becoming permanent paupers. An ex- amination of the histories of the inmates will show him that not more than 25 per- cent. can, by any ingenious method, be brought within the category of deserving, and he will probably find that a few anxious inquiries about the means of the outdoor poor will thin the lists and cause an exodus of the impostors and people who have rela- tives well able to contribute towards the cost of maintenance. On the subject of the obligations of next- of-kin a good deal might be written. Hon- our thy father and thy mother," is a com- mandment which is obeyed often only at the point of legal proceedings. The anxiety of sons and daughters and other relatives to get rid of those who naturally ought to look to them for support in old age and sickness is a lamentable and an all too prevalent symp- tom of present-day tendencies. The work- houses are full of old people who have been thrust out into the world by their own off- spring, who, when discovered, exercise all their ingenuity in endeavouring to escape re- sponsibility for maintenance. They do not. care about sacrificing their own comfort and enjoyment so that those who have given them their existence should enjoy an honouwl old age. This generation, it is said, is faist losing the reverence for old age. To it that is a time for oblivion or for death—anything, in fact, except an effort on their part to help in what should be a loving duty. Lastly, there is the question of the sick poor. In the care and maintenance of this class we have nothing with which to reproach ourselves. Our Poor Law infirmaries are ad- mirably staffed and administerd; yet they are abused by many people who ought to have been treated at home. The sick noor in our infirmaries are rarely the deserving poor; they are in most cases people who have. led a selfish existence, who have never troubled to belong to a sick benefit society or to a Trade Union. Many have led a depraved life. Yet for their improvidence and depravity we give them comforts and treatment which could not be better provided in private hospitals where the charges run to guineas a week. The wards1 contain people who have money in the bank, and who have property which brings them an income. In unions where the Guardians adopt a strict policy they are discovered and made to pay the cost of their maintenance, but in others, where laxity has followed a sentimental policy, they enjoy all the good things at the expense of people who are vastly worse off. We manufacture paupers aa we will. The supply is always equal to the demand. We can have as many paupers as we like to pav for.

8IQnr1Pl Portbcawl "Rest." Tlio annual report of the committee of the Best" Convalescent Home, Porthcawl, states that the total number of patients ad- mitted during 1906 was 1,283, being 112 more than in 1905. Of the above total 79 were children. The average number of days each patient remained at the Rest" was 161, as against 17 1-5 in 1905, and the cost of main- tenance for food, fuel, etc., was 6s. 61d. per week. The totaiil cost for the whole year ( in- cluding extraordinary expenditure, was lie. 6td. per patient per week, or 3d. a day less than 1905. There was again a considerable number of patients unable to obtain admis- sion owing to the great number wishing to enter during the hottest months. The num- ber of subscribers' notes issued for the year was 3,543, out of which 995 were unaccounted for and unused, and the committee suggest that subscribers who do not require their notes should place some of them at the dis- posal of the committee. So far as the pa- tients were concerned, they had benefited considerably by their stay at the Rest," but the rush was in the hottest month, and the belief is expressed that a stay at the "Rest" in the cooler months is at least as beneficial. The committee state that it is probable that in the near future it will be necessary to en- large the Rest," and that additional funds are urgently required to clear off a debt of £1,797 on the building account.

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