The Glamorgan Gazette

TONHIR COLLIERY FATALITY. The adjourned inquiry into the circum- stances attending the death of William Rees, of Pontardawe, who was killed at the Tonhir Colliery, Bryn, near Maes teg, on the 12th inst., Has held at Bryn on Tuesday. Mr. Dyer Lewis, H.M. Inspector of Mines, was present. Morris Harries, deceased's fellow worker, stated that he switched on the current to the. boring machine about 3 a.m. Before doing so he shouted to deceased, "Stand clear!" Deceased replied, All right!" Witness switched on the current, and immediately after heard deceased shout. He ran up and saw deceased with his hand cut off. Thomas Daniell, the overman, also gave evidence. Mr. Lewis: Don't you think it is a danger- ous proceeding to move this bar about?—No sir. Not when it is whirling about covered with these sharp teeth from end to end I*—No, sir, not if one is careful. In reply to the Coroner, witness said it was the first accident a.t the, colliery. Mr. Dyer Lewis said he thought that a bar flying about like this one in a space of two feet six inches high was very dangerous, and there should be some arrangement to discon- nect the bar. This ma-chine was new to the district and it was. necessary to see that it was worked with safety. The bar was some 3ft. 6in. to 4ft. long, and it should be made possible to throw it out of gear and move it from one position to the other. He intended to write to the makers to see what could be done. The Foreman of the jury agreed that the colliery should be placed in telephonic com- munication with Bryn. This accident oc- ourred: at 3 a..m., but it was 8 a.m. when a doctor arrived. Dr. Williams said that death was due to shock from injuries -received. Deceased's right hand and a portion of the forearm were torn off. There was a: compound fracture of the upper part of the left thigh, and the right thigh was also badly torn. A verdict of "Accidental death" was re- turned, iand a. recommendation urging the management to set up telephone communlm, tion with Brya,

t fflazstz# <6alttlt. In Bankruptcy.—A receiving order has been made in the matter of Alfred Charles Mills, 5 Victoria-street, Caerau, colliery hitcher. N.U.T.-On Saturday the members of the local branch of the rational Union of Teachers, about 30 in number, had their an- nual outing in glorious weather to the Mumbles. St. Michael's ChoJr.—The members of St. Michael's Choir, accompanied by their con- ductor, Mr. Samuel Grice, and the Vicar, Rev. Stephen Jackson, attended the annual festival of the English Churches at LIandaff Cathedral on Thursday last week. Boksburg Dynamite Outrage.-Confirma- tton of the tragic death of John Lewis, who was killed in the dynamite outrage at the Kilfoils Hotel, Boksburg, South Africa, has been, given in a cablegram to his mother, Mrs. Lewis, who resides at Alma-road, Maes- teg. The Excessive Reat.-About mid-day on Sunday, as a home and trap belonging to Mr W. Powell, of Caerymi Farm, was returning from the upper part of the district, through Talbot-street, the horse suddenly fell and died within a few minutes. The horse had been doing a milk round, and probably be- came exhausted owing to the excessive heat. Outing.—The Llynfi Lodge of Freemasons had an outing to Minehead on July 17th, taking boat from Cardiff. They were enter- tained to luncheon at the Plume of Feathers Hotel, and afterwarda drove out to the pic- turesque little village of Dunstan, returning in time to catch the boat for their homeward journey. .Outing.-On Thursday in last week the manager (Mr. R. W. Jones) and staff of the Maes-teg branch of the South Wales Furnish- ing Co. had their annual outing to Pont- Neath-Vaughan. Dinner and tea was pro- vided for the party at the Three Horse Shoes Hotel, and in the afternoon they visited the historic falls,, caves and other places of in- terest, after which, they returned to the hotel for -tea. Maesteg and District Air Rifle League.— On Tuesday evening a meeting in connection with the above league was held at the White Lion Hotel. The following were present re- presenting different. clubs:—Messrs. Abel Watkins, J. Cohen., Gall, Lott. Mort, Love- luck, Dupplaw, and James, with Mr. Park- in,so-n (chairman) and Mr. Edgar Thomas (sec- rotary). The associatioTT. registration forms were given delegates, to sign by members for next meeting. Home from Abroad.—The many friends of Mr. S. W. Richards and Mr. John Richards are glad to learn they are on a visit to the old country. Both reside in Canton, Ohio, U.S.A., and arrived at M-aesteg last week. They return at the latter end of September. Mr. John Richards was formerly employed at the Llwydarth Tinplate Works, and is stay- ing with his sister, Mrs. E. Davies. news- agent, Maiden-street. It is now over ten years since he left for the States. Successes.—At an examination' held at Swansea on the 15th inst. in connection with London College of Music, Miss Gwladys Howells passed: 1st class Intermediate Stage (practical). Miss Katie Hughes passed! Senior Stage1 (practical) with honours, she having obtained 90 marks in an examination in connection with the National College of Music held at Bridgend on the 20th inst. Both are pupils of Miss M. H. Arnold, A.L.C.M., Fieton-street, Nantyffyllon. Weddi.ng.—A pretty wedding was solem- nised at Canaan! Welsh Congregational Chapel onl Sunday morning, the contracting parties being MIr. Frederick John Thomas, of the Maesteg Pfcst Office, and Miss Lizzie Harding, assistant teacher at the Caerau Schools, and daughter of Mr. Edward Hard- ing, of Neath-road. The Rev. D. John., pastor, performed the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her father, was at- tired in a navy blue dress, trimmed with cream lace, with hat to match. Mr. Joe Thomas, of Cardiff, brother of the bride- f oom, acted as beet man, and Miss Blodwen aiding, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid. Obituary.—On Saturday afternoon the re- mains of Mrs. Margaret Bedford, of 115 Garth-road, were laid to rest at the Llangyn- wyd Churchyard. The deceased, who was very much respected, had lived in Garth for over 20 years. She had enjoyed very good health up to a few weeks ago, when 6he was taken ill rather suddenly, and never re- covered. She was of a kind and generous disposition. The interment was made at Llangynwyd. The Rev. Teify Davies, of Libamis, O.M.. Garth, officiated, assisted by the Rev. W. H. Thomas and the Rev. R. Walters, Ebenezer. The chief mourners were: Mr. and! Mrs. D. Bedford (son and daughter-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. William Bed- ford. Port Talbot (son and daughter-in-law), Mr. John Bedford (son). Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Thomas (son-in-law and daughter), Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bovd (son-in-law and daughter), Mr. and Mrs. George Bedford (grandson and his wife), etc. Obituary.—The remains of Mr. Elias Davies, son of Mr. William Davies, Plasne- wydd Restaurant, were lard to rest at the Maesteg Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon. The Rev. D. John, Canaan, assisted by the Rev. W. H. Thomas, Tabor, officiated at the house, and the Revs. S. Williams, Zoar, and T. Esgar James, Saron, at the grave-side. The mourners were Mr. and Mrs Wm. Davies (father and mother), Mr. and M'rs. J. Evans (sister and brother-in-law), Mr. and Mi's, loan Davies (brother and sister-in-law), Rev. and Mrs. T. LIvnfi Davies, B.A. (brother and sister-in-law), Messrs. David Edward, and Richard Davies (brothers), Ceinwen and Ivor Evans (nephews). Other relatives pre- sent were Mrs. Walters and daughters, Mr. loan1 Williams, Pontardawe; Mr. T. D. Wil- liams, Abergwyitfi; Mrs. M. A. Williams, Abergwynfi; Messrs. Edwin Davies, Charles Davies, Alexander, Llewellyn and loan Davies, Mtv. and Mrs. David Davies, Misses Gwen, Alice, and1 Annie Davies, Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Kinsey. Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Davies, Mrs. Lizzie Thomas and Mrs. M. A. Thomas, Mrs. J. Jones, Pontyrhil; Mr. and Mrs. Z. Jenkins, Mrs. Jones, Cynimer; Mrs. Mar- garet Davies, Mr. Davies, Llanharran; Mrs. Joseph and Mrs. Uewpllyn. Death of Mr. David Rees.—We regret to record the sudden death of Mr. David Rees, solicitor, Cardiff, son of the late Mr. William Rees, of Garnlywd, and brother of Councillor Thomas Rees, Garnlwyd. The death oc- curred at hia residence, after a very brief illness, and the announcement came as a shook to his acquaintances, M'r. Rees having enjoyed robust. health. The funeral, which was private, took place on, Monday, the in- terment being at the Cardiff Cemetery. Rev. R. J. Williams, Charles-street Congregational Church, officiated. The chief mourners were: Councillor Thos. Rees, Garnlwyd (brother), Dr. Howell Rees, J.P., Cardiff (brother), Dr. Alfred Rees, Cardiff (brother), Dr. J. H. Rees, Penarth (brother), Mr. J. J. David (brother-in-law). Others present were Dr. Alfred Howell (Vivian-road), Dr. J. Lynn: Thomas, C.B., Dr. W. Williams (medical officer of health for County of Glamorgan), Dr. T. Stephens, Dr. F. P. Creswell, Air. Hairris Wain (partner of the deceased), solici- tor, Messrs. Win. Jones, Ja,s. Morgan, T. H. Gilling, Hjarley Downs. Ted Williams, R.' Thomas, Pethybridge, solicitors, Cardiff; 1 Messrs. W. Fritchard Williams, J. Vaughan Williams, J. A. Pertwee, J. Martin Jones, W. Akehurst (Maesteg), Benjamin Newman, and — Date. The coffin was covered with beautiful wreaths. The deceased had spent most of his life in Cardiff, where he was highly esteemed. Concert.—:On Wednesday evening, last week, a concert was held1 at the Town-hall for the benefit of Mr. Evan Jenkins, of Homfray- street, Nantyffyllon, who, through illness, has been unable to follow his employment for some time. Mr. Jenkin Jones, M.E., mana- ger of the Caerau Colliery, presided over a crowded" house." The services of the Treorky Royal Welsh Male Voice Choir had been secured, and an interesting programme was gone through. The choir, conducted by Mr. William Thomas, opened magnificently with the well known glee, Strike the Lyre." Mr. Aneurin Edwards having sung Cam- dog," in good voice, Mr. T. Felix Evans, Treorky, gave Romany Lass" in a. highly pleasing manner. The rendering of the past song" Cwsg" (unaccompanied) by the choir was very fine, and elicited deafening plaudits from the audience- No less charming was Miss Oissie Thomas in her rendering of "Gdloman Wen, which brought forth a. hearty encore, to which she respondied with Daddy." Messrs. Evans, Jones, Edwards, and! Thomaa delighted the audience with their singing of "The Shamrock," after which the party.appeared again, this time to sing The Italian Salad." Responding to a well deserved encore, they gave the Welsh air" Owe-nn-eth Gwyn." Mr. David Davies, of Pontypridd, was recalled for his beautiful rendering of "The Loijd worketh wonders," his intonation being perfect, and replied with Rock'd in the cradle of th<< deep." It may be here mentioned that Mr. Davies is the proud possessor of two National prizes at Bangor and Carnarvon Eisteddfodau. "The two beggars," by Messrs. Evans and Edwards, won high encomiums, and the party, in their third appearance, sang Tyrol" very sweetly. Miss Cissie Thomas was not less successful in the recit and air And God said" and "With verdure clad." Messrs. Evans, Jones, Ed- wards, and Thomas sang Menta Gwen" very feelingly. The rendering of "Long day doses" by the choir, was much appreciated, and concluded a thorough musical treat.

"MONKEY ISLAND" BY NIGHT. CAERAU HOUSE BOMBARDED. AN ALIBI FAILS. At Bridgend Police-court on Saturday, William Henry Griffiths, Caerau, collier, ap- peared to answer a charge of damaging a window belonging to Francis Augustus, a coloured man, residing at Blaencaerau, on July 15th. Mr. Evan E. Davies was for the defence. Augustus had summoned another man named Thomas Adams, but the summons had not been served. From the evidence of the prosecutor, it ap- peared that about 11 p.m. on the date named a number of men assembled in front and at the rear of his house in Blaenca.erau-whioh is locally known asr "Monkey Island." The defendant Griffiths, and Adams, with four other fellows, were in the front, and stones were thrown at the windows and door. The parlour window was smashed, and one stone waa thrown with such violence that a picture which was on the wall opposite t-o the window was broken. The fanlight above- the door was also smashed. (Witness produced several large stones which, he stated, were found in the house). Witness went to the door when the onslaught commenced, and he could hear Griffiths shouting Let that black —— come out here." Witness opened the door and was STRUCK WITH A STONE OIL the arm. The men eventually went away. By Mr Davies He knew Griffiths was there because he heard him speak; he did not see him. The gang numbered' about 15 in all. Lizzie Evans, a. girl, deposed that on the night in question she saw Griffiths, with four others, in front of the house occupied by Augustus. She hetod the smashing of glass, 'and saw stones thrown by the men at the fanlight of the parlour window. Mr. Davies: Do you swear that you saw Griffiths there? Witness: Yes, sir. He had been beating some man before he went to that house. Was Tom Adams there too?—Yes, sir. Would you be surprised to know that he died some time ago ?—I don't know whether he is dead, but I saw him there myself. Do you know that he met with a fatal acci- dent at New Tredegar?—No, I don't. The Clerk (Mr. Stockwood): Perhaps hie spirit is about. (Laughter.) Annie Taylor, who said she had been stay- ing at the house of Augustus owing to the ill- ness of his wife, stated that the door was locked and they were about retiring for the night when there was a great commotion near the house. A stone came flying through the fanlight and Johnny Walters, step-son of Augustus, went to the door. He was struck down by someone. William Griffiths, who was standing near the door, picked up a stone as Augustus was approach- ing, and threw it at him. Augustus was struck on the arm. Griffiths challenged Augustus to fight. Witness then found about ten men were assembled in the back, but they did not do any damage. Mr. Davies: Can you swear to Griming? Witness: Yes, because he was in a aw before. You Say there were a. number of men there?—.Yes, lots of them, sir. Why haven't you summoned some of the others?—We have charged the ring-leaders. Griffiths was the leader of the gang, and those who went to the back made an agree- ment that if they could get "ONE OF THE BLACKS out they would give the signal to the others. How do you identify Ada.maP-By the black moustache. You know the summons has not boon served?—Yes, because his name is William Adams instead of Tom Adams. Do you know that Adams is dead ?—No. The Chairman: She says there is a mis- take in the name. She has given her evi- dence very well indeed. Johnny Walters, step-son of the prosecu- tor, said he was struck down on opening the door, and- someone threw a stone at his father. Witness heard Griffiths's voice, and be .recognised it; he did not see Griffiths. Mr. Davies said the defence would be an alibi. He oonteudoo: that, in any event, the evidence for the proseoution was very un- satisfactory, as all the wiitnesses^ with one exception, said they knew it was Griffiths by his voice. The defendant, in the witness box, gave an account of his movements on the night in question, and alleged that he was not in the vicinity of Blaencaerau at eleven o'clock. He lived in 43 Tonna-road, which was a mile from the prosecutor's house. He was at home at 10 past 10 and he only went across the road to a friend's house for a short time, returning to his house about 11 o'clock. He then retired. He had' been in' the Blaen- llynfi Hotel about 9.30 that liifiht, but he was not with anybody named Adams. He knew nothing of the occurrence, and did not throw any stone that night. Benjamin Davies, 49 Tonna-road, collier, spoke to seeing the dafendant about 10 o'clock going towards his house. Witness said Good\ night" to him. By the Chairman (Mr. R. W. Llewellyn): He did not see the defendant enter his house. Mrs. Sophia Wheatley, WllO lives opposite the defendant, said she went to his house about 10.30 and found him there then. He afterwards went to witness's house to speak to her husband, and he returned to his own house about five minutes to 11. William Wheatley, husband of the last witness, corroborated. He heard defendant lock his door for the night. ONE MONTH'S IMPRISONMENT. The Chairman said this was a, matter of credibility, and the Bench were1 more satis- fied with the evidence given for the prosecu- tion than with that given tor the defence. There was no doubt the damage was com- mitted, and they thought the defendant was concerned in the affair. On examining the record! of the defendant they found that it was exceedingly bad. Not only had he been brought before them for being drunk and disorderly, assaults, and using indecent lan- guage, but he had been bound over to be of good behaviour on the 25th of May last. Defendant: I have promised to be of good' behaviour, and I have been too. "The Chairman: In thesfe) circumstances we order him to go to gaol for one month.

MAESTEG MAIMING OUTRAGE. HORSE BLED TO DEATH. What is believed to be a case of horse- maiming occurred at Maesteg on Tuesday morning, a valuable mare, belonging to North's Navigation Company, being found' in a field bleeding to death. The company have fifteen horses in a field1 near the Oakwood Colliery, the animate being idle as the result of the stoppage of work at the pit. On Tuesday morning, when Mr. T. R. Thomas went to the field' to give the horses a feed he' found a track of blood, and on following it for some distance he came upon the mare lying on the ground. The mlare, which was named Beauty," and was one of the best of the fifteen, had a flesh wound 6in<. long on the inside of the off fore-leg, and there were also two other small outs. The mare died about five hours after she was found. The wound', which is clean out, appears to have been done with a knife, and as it would be impossible for the animal to have received the injury by a fall, it is believed to have been deliberately done. The matter has been placed in the hands of the police and all1 inquiries are being made.

SUCCESSFUL MUSICAL CAREER OF MR. T. S. LOVETTE. It is always interesting to refer to the suc- cess of those of our own kith and kin, or of those born on our native heath, whether it be -in, far off lands or near at home. The people of Maesteg can point to many from the "old parish" who have gained fame in other countries, and among those who occupy a prominent place on the scroll is Mr. T. S. Lovette, principal of the Academy of Musical Art, Chicago, whose parents still reside in Maesteg. Mr. T. S. Lovette is a pianist of recognised standing in the musical world and of undoubted ability as an all-round musician. Recognised at an early age as possessing talent to a marked degree, lie was first placed under local teachers, and such was his progress that it was decided he should pursue his studies further at the Royal Academy of Music, London. While at that noted institution he illicited great praise from such men as Dr. Pi-out, Pro- fessors Davenport, Eyers and Thomas. Such was the interest taken in the young student, especially by Professors Eyers and Thomas that they respectively offered him free pri- vate instruction, and engaged him as accom- panist to the well known Charter House Choral Sooiety. The close of the first year's examination found him possessor of thu medal awarded successful candidates, and second on the list for highest number of marks in theory of all the students of the institution. Two years later he entered thei Leipzig Conservatorium, where he still further con- tinued his studies under the guidance of Herr. R.. Teichmuller and Professors Schretk and Homeyer. Later, taking a course of in- struction in orchestration under that cele- brated authority, Richard Hoffmann. His rapid progress was considered almost unpre- cedented, prediction of a future by well known masters, being quit-e flattering on his first appearance at the Abendunterbal- tung," which created no little stir among his fellow students. A free scholarship resulted.. His ambition, however, seemedl to incline more towards the successful pedagogue than that of public performer, an ambitioii, quickly realised, for nonoel was better known and few ever achieved' the popularity reached in that city by this conscientious veacher of the piano. Always striving after original and logical ideas as a means of a more rapid de- velpoment of the individual, he soon became a recognised authority on the subject of piano playing, his opinion being frequently sought in matters of discussion even by critics. His numerous American pupils aroused in him a great desire to settle in the United States and recognising in Chicago a widre field, and the centre of the musical world of America, he decided to locate in this city, where he! maintains a very large following. Mr. Lovette has made many public appear- ances in Wales, London, Leipzig and Chicago. His success is mainly due to a very exhuastive study of physiological and psychological laws as .applied in the principles of piano playing. The ideas utilised are distinctly original and simplify greatly the elucidation, of the principles involved in re- laxation, control, application of weight with the minimum of contraction, etc., all of which allows of the maximum of velocity and strength with the minimum of physical force. The secret of endurance. Hie teaching of modem dynamics, phrasing, nuancing, free- dom of interpretation, etc., have also re- ceived careful study, and pupils of the most med)iocre talent can easily grasp the ideas and benefit by them. PRESS NOTICES. A few notices culled from American news- papers will' be read with interest by the people of Maesteg: — The" Cambrian" (New York): We were morei than pleased to read, a little while ago, the following remarks in the Albia News, Iowa, upon the result of an eisteddfodic visit of Professor T. S. Lovette, the eminent Chicago pianist and composer, to that town "Profetsaor Lovette is in charge of the Aca- demy of Musical Art in the Fine Arts Build- ing in Chicago. He has many pupils, and many pianists come to him for studies in the higher branches of pianistic expression and interpretation. He is the best pianist in Chicago, and his fame has spread) to other countries besides that of his adoption. Mr. Lovette is of Welsh parentage, and has 'musio in his very soul.' As an adjudicator his work was most satisfactory, and there are many who would be glad to see him at Allhia again in the same capacity.' The writer of the above paragraph could go much further and state the fact that our scholarly and gentlemanly countryman, a Leipzic Conserva- tory of Musio graduate, has among his talented students, pianists who have crossed the Atlantic from Great Britain, Germany, and France to study with some imported teachers, but soon finding out that the Leip- zic scholar, Professor Lovette, was a better musician and instructor of piano-playing, and aire now found enrolled among the pupils of the Academy of Musical Art. We rejoice in the success of every Kymric talent. "Musidal Leader and Concert Goer" — A short vacation from his work is all that T. S. Lovette, the pianist and teacher, is per- mitted by reason of the large number of pupils who have engaged time for lessons dur- ing the summer months. Mr. Lovette will shortly leave for Pittsburg, where he goes to visit friends and also to close some recital dates pending for next autumn. Of those whose residence in Chicago has been practic- ally of short duration no one has enjoyed the well deserved success attending Mr. Lovette. His pupils come from various sections of the country, even from Pennsylvania and New York states, and in his studio can be found also many from the West. Here, too, are pupils who followed from Germany, where his career was exceedingly successful. Mi". Lovette Is not only a pianist and teacher, but also a composer of considerable attainments. He is one of the foreign born artists who are really acquisitions to the music life of Chicago. Born at Maesteg, South Wales, where he commenced the study of music at the age of six, T. S. Lovette is cosmopolitan in his methods of playing and instruction. Mr. Lovette's -nationality is one that has given to the world many artists, but chiefly singers, and a pianist is rather unusual, al- though of course there have been those who have made conspicuous success as pianists, and the subject of this sketch is among the foremost of his fellow musical countrymen. Mr. Lovette made his first public appearance at a local concert when he was little over nine years old, and so great was the ability shown that he was within a few years made organist at a church, a position he retained for mine years, by which time he was ready for entrance at the Roval Academy of Music, where he remained1 studying under Prout, Davenport, Eyers, and Thomas. Mr. Lovfette gained considerable recognition, but returned to South Wales, wnere he obtained much experience in teaching. Subsequently he went to Leipzig, where his continued pro- gress was so marked that he was appointed as assistant to Herr Robert J'eichmuller, with whom also study was done. Other teachers of Mr. Lovette were Gustav Schreck and Richard Hoffman for theory and Homeyer for organ'. Nir. Lovette is a composer of considerable ability and a number of songs and piano pieces are now in the course of publication. Asi a player he came accredited with many successes, as a musician he is equipped with all that educational advan- tages can give, consequently his studio is one where a; musical environment exists and where piano playing is taugftt from the foun- dation with a thoroughness that leads to the most finished performance.

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LIFE SAVING IN COLLIERIES. -0 LACK OF APPLIANCES. SPEECH BY MR. BRACE IN THE HOUSE. Mr. W. Brace, M.P., during the debate on the Home Office vote. in tho House of Com- mons OIl; July 18th referred to the lack of life-saving appliances in British collieries. Mr. Brace began by expressing his gratifica- tion at the establishment- of a decoitiation for heroism in mines. For a long time he had hoped something would be accomplished in this way, but in his most sanguine moments he had never expected what His Majesty had done. He rejoiced, also, at the suggestion that it was the intention of the Home Secre- tary so to re-organise the Home Office that a special mining section should be established. He hoped that in that re-organisation the Home Secretary would give particular atten- tion to the desirability of having a direct re- presentative of Labour attached to the Home Office staff. He had always felt that the workmen and the Home Office both lost con- siderably from the absence of direct contact between the workers and the administration. He rose, however, to call attention to two matters of importance to the miners of the country, and particularly to those of South Wales. A day or two ago, he received the report on the recent colliery explosion in Carmarthenshire, and he was particularv im- pressed by the passages relating to the breaches of rules as to thtt reporting of the presence of gas. Proceedings were very pro- perly taken against the manager, and a fine of £5 and costs was inflicted in each case. What he wished to know was whether it was not in the power of the Home Office to in- flict much greater punishment where there had been negligence in taking precautions for the lives and limbs of the miners. The other matter was as to the use of appliances by exploring parties in case of explosions. In South Wales, when there had been great explosions, men had exhibited heroism which had won the admiration of all. but, surely, in these days of science, men ought not to be called upon to risk their own lives to save their fellows when rescue work could be made much safer than at present. The use of safety appliances was no new thing. He found in the Interim Renort of the Royal Commission that they were used as far back as 1889 but since that time nothing had been done by the Home Office to press their adoption by the mine-owners. It was 110 answer to say that these inventions were ctimhroiis. Itmigtht be difficult with one of these appliances on1 one's back to carry men; to the surface, but it would be easy by this means to put the ventilating doors in order and so give pure air to the men in the mine. Surely, the British Government could do what the other Governments did for those who worked1 in the mines. In Austria-Hun- gary the provision of breathing appliances had been made compulsory. 'In Germany no regulations had been, ninde by the Govern- ment. but many of the larger collieries were providing appliances voluntarily. In France a decree had been issued making the provi- sion of breathinpr appliances compulsory in all coal mines. He submitted that our Gov- ernment ought not to rest until these appli- ances were perfected. even at the exnense of the nation. In conclusion, he asked the Home Secretary to make the use of these ap- pliances comoulsorv if the right hon. gentle- man found that colliery owners did not i-e- ft no nd to the recommendations of the Roval Commission and remained indifferent to the claims of humanity. (Hear, hear.)

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SOUTH WALES POWER COMPANY. THE TREFOREST AND CWMBRAN STATIONS. The secretary of the South Wales Electri- cal Power Distrioution Company has issued a cir-cular to the debenture stockholders stat- ing that, en learning the company's decision at the meeting held on January 7th, the cus- tomers at Treforest and Cwmbran, who were dependent upon the company for their elec- trical supply, and who for some time previ- ously had themselves been finding the means for keeping the stations running, put before the committee proposals under which the consumers were to assume the active control of the company, and to provide the funds re- quired to carry out such remodelling of the plant 'and machinery as they may consider necessary to enable it to carry on business efficiently. This has resulted in the con- sumers proposing to form a company, to be called the Treforest Electrical Consumers' Company (Limited), with a capital of jS100,000, and with a minimum subscription, in the first instance, of £30.000, the whole of which will be subscribed by the consumers themselves. The company so formed will then enter into an agreement with the South Wales Electrical Power Distribution Com- pany, of which the principal terms are as follows: — (1) The Trefopest Company will undertake to expend in the r&-organietation of the elec- trical company's plant and machinery at Tre- forest such moneya (not exceeding an initial expenditure of £ 30,000) as they may be ad- vised will enable the electrical company to efficiently provide them with curreftt. In respect of all moneys so expended they will be entitled to receive from the electrical company 5 per cent. prior lien debenture stock, part- of that authorised by the electri- cal company's Act of 1906 at par. (2) The creditors of the electrical company to the extent of £ 77,226 haveagoreed with the consumers to accept payment of their claims in fully-paid 5 per cent, preference shares of the electrical company, part of those authorised1 by its Act of 1906. at the rate of JE150 of preference sharer for each £100 of claim, (3) Provision is made that the price at which current is to be supplied is to be such as will ensure that the receipts of the elec- trical company are sufficient to provide for the following requirements, viz., (.a) all ex- penses of and incident to the nroduction and distribution of the energy; (b) maintenance .and repairs; (c) administration expenses of both companies; (d) a fair sum for deprecia- tioTIt on) the new capital expenditure, and (e) the interest on all the prior lien debenture stock of the electrical company to be issued in payment for the new works, and on all other nrior lien1 debenture stock for the time being issued. Subject to the foregoing, the prices are fixed on a scale prepared by Mr. C. H. Merz, and known as the Merz scale."

CRICKET. TONDU v. BRIDGEND. At Tondu on Saturday. Scores: Tondu. J.W. Rogers, c Schofield, b W. M. Thomas jg b W. Williams 3 1. williams, b Williams 3 Dr. Keith, st Schofield, b Thomas! 3 1. Evans, c W illiams, b Thomas 20 C. Hardy, Ibw, b Thomas 1 E. Whittingham, st Schofield, b rhomas 1 W. J. Harris, b Griffiths 11 S. Villis, b t'homais 0 S. Davies, b Griffiths 2 A. Winkfield, not out 4 Extras 11 Bridgend. A. P. Thomas, c Keith, b S. Davies. 3 Dr. Low, rim out g Capt. Williams, run out 0 W. M. Thomas, run out fi T. D: Schofield, c Hardy, b Keith 4 A. Ward, b I. Evans 3 J. Griffiths, c and b I. Evans 2 Stan. Harris, not out 15 Lewis Thomas, b Keith 1 W. Williams, b Keith 6 E. Howells, not out 1 Extras 5 Total (nine wickets) 54 BRIDGEND COUNTY SCHOOL v. PARC GWYLLT ASYLUM. Played1 at the Pare Gwyllt Asylum Grounds on Saturday. Scores — — Bridgend County School F. C. Jenkins, lbw, b W. Charles. 7 J. Harris, c D. J. Thomas b Somerton 0 W. A. Whitton, lbw, b Somerton 3 — Jones, c Griffiths, b Charles 1 C. Harris, b Somerton 1 H. Williams, c Thomas, b Somerton 4 J. Evans, b Somerton 1 E. Pearce, b Pfearson 0 D. Gregory, b Pearson 0 W. Watkins, not out 3 D. Davies, b Somerton 0 Extras 4 24 Pare Gwyllt Asylum. H. G. C. Webb, b Harris 3 D. J. Thomas, lbw, b H. Williams 0 T. Richards, b Jones 9 J. Somerton, b H. Williams 5 A. B. Pearson, c Jones, b Harris 8 D. Davies, b Whitton 15 W. H. Charles, b Whitton 0 C. Taylor, not out 8 T. Wallace, c Whitton, b Jones 0 T. W. Thomas, c Gregory, Williams 4 A. Griffiths, b Harris 4 Extras 6 62 Maesteg IT. D. J. Phillips, c Insley, b Smith 4 B. Carver, b North 5 K. Martyn, b Smith 4 T. Duckfield, c Jones, b Smith 51 W. Howells, b Smith 0 A. 0. Pirimavesi, run out 1 T. Davies, b Smith 4 W. Duckfield, b Smith 0 R. J. Pole, b Smith 0 W. Pascoe, c and b Smith 4 W. Hughes, not out 1 Extras 3 77 Llanharran. J. Bai-kle, b Phillips 11 W. Jhisley, b Duckfield 0 A. J. Smith, c Howells, b Duckfield 11 W. North, c Hughes, b PhiHips 11 D. J'enkins, b Duckfield- 0 D. Shellibeer, b Pole 4 S. Barkle, c PUiill'ips. b Duckfield 10 C. Woods, b Duckfield 4 W. Jones, c and b Pole 4 J. T. Jones, c Pole, b Duckfield 0 J. Shellibeer, not out 0 Bxtra-s 3 54 For Maesteg T. Duckfield batted' well, and Smith, for Llanharran, took seve-n wickets for 19, doing the hat trick. PARK BOYS (MAESTEG) v GLYNCORRWG Played on the Park Boys' Ground on Sat- 11 rd a v. Scores — Park Boys. A. Rees, c Jones, b Jones 2 J. Odkerel'l, b Jones 0 D. Williams, b Jones 6 W. J. Thomas, b Jones 4 J. Evans, c Phillips, b Jones 1 W. J. Evans, b Jones 0 C. Davies, b Jones 0 I. T. Davies, b Jones 0 J. Lewis, c Jones, b Jones 3 R. Stradling, not out 1 E. Kendall, b Jones 0 Extras 4 21 Glyncorrwg. J. Phillips, c Williams, b Davies 0 J. Jones, c Lewis Davies 14 C. Phillips, b W. Evans 3 T. Jones, b W. Evans 8 W. Jones, c Lewis, b D. J. Evans 0 D. Harries, Ibw. b J. Evans 3 E. Williams, not out 15 S. Hopkin, b J. Evans 7 M. Rees, c. Evans. b W. Evans 0 D. J. Jones, c Lewis, b J. Evans 5 S. Edwards, b W. Evans 0 Extras 11- 66 MAESTEG WESLEYANS v. MAESTEG P.T. Played at Maesteg on Saturday. Scores: Maesteg W<sleyans. A. E. Yarsley, c L. Jones, b W. Jones 0 H. Lockyer, lbw, b Thomas 2 A. Whittinghain, run out 35 W. Rickard, b 1. Thomas 2 T. Whittinghain, c D. E. Davies, b W. Jones Alf. Whittingham, c Griffiths, b Jones 2 G. MePherson, b Jones 6 J. Kendall, run out 1 R. D. John, c Thomas, b Jones 4 R. M. Lake, c and b Thomas 12 G. Beynon, not out 2 Extras 20 88 Maesteg Pupil Teachers1 Centre. D. E. Davies, b Lake 0 L. G. Clee, b Lake 0 L. T. Jones, run out 0 W. Jones, b Lake 3 A. Griffiths, c Yarsley b Whittingham 0 T. R. Bowen, b Whittingham 9 1. Thomas, c Lockyer, b Lake 3 E. Rees, c and b Lake 0 A. Lloyd c McPherson b Whittingham 0 J. Hanson, not out 8 R. Hanson, b Lake 2 Extras 7 32 OGMORE VALE v. KENFIG HILL. At Ogmore Vale. Ogmore Vale. F. Culliford, b Forester 3 T. Bowden, c Evans, b Forester 2 W. Evans, b Bevan 6 T. Redshaw. c Richards, b Be van 0 D. Lewis, b Bevan 15 W. Roberts, lbw. b Bevan 2 T. Evans, not out 22 A. Griffiths, b Bevan 0 G. Osborne, c Butcher, b Bevan 0 H. Howells, c and b Bevan 1 H. Treharne, b Bevan 6 Extras 10 67 Kenfig Hill. J. Bevan, b Redshaw 1 D. Morgan, b W. Evans 6 R. T. Hal}, not out 8 G. Butcher, c OuHiford, b Redshaw 0 O. Forester, b W. Evans 0 S. Thomas, run out 0 W. Pbwell, b Redshaw 0 S. Evans, c and b Redshaw 0 R. Howell1, b Redshaw 0 T. Evans, b W. Evans 0 S. Hold, b W. Evans 1 Extra 1 22 0 1 ANGELTON v. BRYNMENIN. At Angeltoai. Scores: Brynmenin. H. Tuff, b F. Hill G. Take'l, b F. Hill D. Davies, c and b F. Hill n T. Saunders, c F Hill, b W. Hill 8 H. Blosse. b F. Hill G. Bailey, b W. Hill ft E. Weatherhall, b F. Hill 7 E; Rees, b F. Hill i w, D. Nott, b F. Hiii e D. W illiams, c Dodswell, b W. Hill 10 R. Thomas, b Hill Jj M. Thomas, not out 0 Extras. 8 50 Angelton. F. Smith, run out 2 L. Thomas, c Saunders, b Williams. 0 I. iresize, run out Q R Burriston, c Williams, b Tuffs' 1 W. Hill, run out in Blosse> i> Tuffs 0 C. Hill, cRees, b Davies 12 Dr. McGregor, b Davies 1 F. Hilil, c Tuffs, b Davies 1 D. H. Davies, b Bailey 2 T^ J. Arthur, b Tuffs 0 W. Dodswell, not out 0 29 I TONDU 2nds v. BRYNNA. Played at, Brynna on Saturdav, and re- I sulted in a win for Tondu by 62 runs. Tondu 2nd's. rn' £ ^ii-'ps' e McAndrew, b Johnson 10 1. nilliams, b Jones g W. Thomas, b Jones 45 ? ^ones' c an<1 b McAndrew. 6 E. J. Morgan, not out 6 R. Jones, b Jones 0 J. Hopkin, not out 0 Extras 7 Total (five wickets) 82 (Innings declared closed.) T. O'Connor, J. Richmond, R. Edwards, and G. Hopkin did not bat. Bryml a. J. McAndrew, b R. Jones 1 W. Jones, b R. Jones 0 H. Ellis, run out 0 G. Ellis, b R. Jones 1 H. Morgan, b J. Richmond 3 J. Floyd. c and b Jones 1 B. Hunt, c and b Richmond 5 R. Read, b Jones 0 E. Ensor, c T. Jones, b R. Jones. 0 W. Johnson, b R. Jones 3 G. White, not out 2 Extras 4 20 PONTYCLUN SCHOOL PAST v. PRESENT. This match was played at Talygarn on Saturday in summerlike weather. The Past boys fielded a strong team, and were most anxious to inflict the first defeat registered' against the school on their own ground this season. Harris winning the toss sent Ms opponents in to the bowling of Heke and Russell. An excellent start was made, 11 runs being scored before Cox was dismissed by Russell. The latter, after this, bowled in irreaistible style, performing the hat trick once and narrowly missing it again on two other occasions. The Old boys were ulti- mately dismissed for 17 runs. The Present boys commenced their inings confident of success. An inauspicious start, however, was made, but on Masters and Harris be- I coming associated the runs were soon hit off. I Scores: Past. T. Stephens, b Russell 5 F. Cox, b Russell 8 B. Edwards, b Russell 1 W. Grace, c Heke, b Russell 0 A. Parker, b Russell 1 W. Davies, c Masters, b Russell 0 E. Freegard, b Russell 0 G. Davies. not out 1 E. King, b Russell 0 C. Roberts, b Pickard 1 17 Present. W. Hedges, b Davies 1 A. Heke, b Edwards 0 E. Masters, b Davies 6 R. Harris, c Cox, b Edwards 10 E. Russell, b DavLes 0 T. Davies, b Edwards 0 A. Pickard, run out 1 T. Williams, not out 1 E. Mi'les, b Parker 1 C. Russell, run out 3 T. Edwards, c Stephens, b Grace 2 Extras 15 40 TALYGARN v. LLANHARRY. Llanharry visited Talygarn on Saturday. In the previous match, at Llanharry, Taly- garn were victorious, but Llanharry had im- proved to such an extent that they looked upon this engagement as a oertain victory. Talygarn went in first, and, thanks to the batting of Peregrine, Williams, and Salmon, the respectable total of ö3 was compiled. Llanharry had an hour in which to beat this total, and Parsons and Bird took up their positions at the wickets. After two byes and a run from Parsons, Bird was bowled by Buffrey, and Williams in the next over dis- missed Parsons. Two wickets were thus down for 3 runs. Ambury and Speed be- came partners, but with the fourth ball of his over Williams was successful in an appeql for l.b.w. against Speed. The decision of the umpire was resented by Ambury, and Llanharry resorted to the action of walking off the field. It is a great pity that the games between these teams always termin- ate in a dispute of some kind or other, and, the only alternative if matches are still to be played between these old and'near rivals is that the services of neutral umpires should be requisitioned. Scores: -Ta,lvgarji, æ, (Peregrine 16. Williams 12, Salmon 10); Llanharry, 5 (for three wickets).

CRICKET FIXTURES. BRIDGEND. WEDNESDAY FIXTURES. July 31.—Ma«steg Home Aug. 5.-Whitchurch (all day) .Home Aug. 7.-Cowbridge Wanderers Away Aug. 14.—Glamorgan Gypaiee Away Aug. 21.-Cowbridge School P. and P.Home Aug. 28.-Barry Away BATTODAY HXTtTEEB. July 27.—Cardiff Y.M.C.A Home Aug. 3.—Brynmenin Away Aug. 10.—Margam Home Aug. 17.—Cardiff Bohemians Home Aug. 24.—Ogmore Valley .Awa7 Sept. 7.—Tondu Home MAESTEG. July 27.-Cardiff 2nds Home July 31.-Bridgend Away Aug. 3.-Llwynypia Away Aug. 5.-Pontardawe .Home Aug. 6.-Barry Home Aug. 17.—Pientre Home Aug. 24.-Tondu Home Aug. 31.-uowbridge Home Sept. 7.—Brynmenin Away MAESTEG II. July 27.—Porthcawl .h Away Aug. 3.-Tondu II. Home Aug. 5.—Llwynypia II. Away Aug. 6.—Pentre 2nds Away Aug. 17.—Pentre 2nds Home Aug, 24.-Kenfig Hill Home Aug. 31.—Tondu II. Away Sept. 7.—Gilfach Goch Home Sept. 14.-Tondu 2nds Away

Sharks! Late on Tuesday evening two dock pilots named Ellis and Dann, of Port Talbot, whilst fishing just outside the Port Talbot breakwater, hooked a very large fish, and after nearly an hour's struggle landed! the monster, which turned out to be a young shark. When measured it was found to be 5 feet 4 inches long. It had three rows of dharp long teeth. It is, now on exhibition ott the Promenade of the Aberavon beach. I Pilots Omft and Jones, Port Talbot, state that during Tuesday they saw four of these fish. and they followed, their boat for some time.