The Glamorgan Gazette

TO THE ELECTORS OF SOUTH GLAMORGAN. January 6 th, 1906. GENTLEMEK, After serving you for ten years in the House of Commons, I am again a candidate for the honour of representing you in the new Parliament. As a tried servant of this con- stituency, I can say that, if I am returned once more to act as your Member I will con- tinue to use my best endeavours to safeguard your interests, and to promote such sound legislation as may be demanded by the needs of all sections of the community. In the past it has always been my object to r«P sent the views, not of one class only of the electors, but of all classes. In the future if vou again confer upon me the honour of aot- incr as your representative. I shall pursue th same course, and endeavour, to the best of mv ability, to serve with equal loyalty the interests of those engaged m agriculture, min- ing, shipping, and other branches of com- merce. HOME RULE. The recent utterances of Sir H. Campbell- Bannerman, the responsible head of the pre- sent Administration, have put it beyond doubt that once more an attempt is to be made by a Liberal Government to sever the Legislative Union of the Three Kingdoms and to weaken the effective supremacy of the Imperial Parliament, which is the guarantee 7 the equality, liberty and security of aU classes in every part of the kingdom. To thifTproposal I diall offer the most strenuous opposition, believing as I do, that it threatens the unity and safety of our great Empire. TARIFF REFORM. On the question of fiscal reform, which has been so ably debated before the country by Mr. Chamber lain, I hold the conviction that the time has come when it is imperative tha we should examine and reconsider the condi- tions under which our trade with other coun- tries is now carried on, and it seems to m that in the light of what is happening-in tries is now carried on, and it seems to m that in the light of what is happening-in many of the important industries of this country, upon the prosperity well-being of a large proportion o, the popu- lation depends, it is our bounden duty to con- template such changes m our present^ fiscal system as may defend < or home maikets from Sfair attacks by foreign Produ^ and secure for our manufacturers a legitimate field for enterprise abroad. THE COLONIES. Closely connected with the subject of Tariff Reform is that of our relationship to our Colonies. I believe it to be our duty and highest interest to do all in our power to knit into one strong United Empire the Mother Country and her Colonies and Dependencies. One of the best methods of bringing about this result is, in my opinion. the granting of a mutual trade preference within the Empire for the products of all parts of it. By this means, without adding to the cost of living in this country, we shall add the strong bond of a solidarity of commercial interests to that bond of blood and sentiment which was so gloriously displayed to the world by our kins- men across the sea at the time of the war in South Africa. EDUCATION. During the last Parliament an attempt was made by the Education Act, 1902, to bring into one harmonious whole the various agencies of elementary education which have existed under the system set up by the Act of 1870. I have always been anxious in this extremely important matter to promote a settlement of the educational difficulty which may do justice to all the contending parties, provided that nothing is done which may im- pair the highest efficiency of the education given to the children of the people. The Act of 1902 was an honest endeavour to deal with the religious difficulty in the schools, but if the working of it discloses any substantial in- justice to any section of the community, I shall think it my duty to consider seriously any proposal to remove such injustice, sub- ject always to the maintenance of the right of all parents to ensure the education of their children in the religion to which they belong. DISESTABLISHMENT AND DIS- ENDOWMENT. p The disestablishment and DISO 11 DowmenT or the Church in Wales was not part of the pro- gramme of legislation put by Sir H. Camp- bell-Bannerman before the Liberal party in his recent speech at the Albert Hall. In Wales, however, a declaration has been made by the official leader of the Welsh Liberal Party that this subject will be dealt with in the next Parliament if the present adminis- tration continues to hold office. I shall strenuously oppose any measure of this kind. THE COAL TAX. I have opposed this tax in the past, and will continue to oppose it in the future. THE LICENSED TRADE. I am in thorough sympathy with the object of Temperance Reform, hub not with reform which inflicts loss and injustice upon a class of traders who have carried on business under the sanction and regulation of the law. By the Compensation Act, 1904, the number of licensed houses is being substantially reduced from year to year, compensation being paid out of a fund produced by a levy upon sur- viving licenses, and in no case out of local rates or imperial taxes. Until the working of the new Act has been tested, I deprecate any further interference with the licensed1 trade. DEFENCE QF EMPIRE. As regards the Naval and Military forces of the Empire, I believe our needs in this direc- tion should be ascertained solely by reference to our Naval and Military advisers. It will be a dark day for this country when the suffi- ciency of the means of protection of our homes and our commerce has to depend upon the necessities of political campaigning. I am for a strong, and therefore a peaceful, Empire, and I say most emphatically that I am for keeping these Naval and Military questions as national questions which ought to be considered as outside the pale of party PO{?Tou, the electors of South Glamorgan honour me by returning me for the third time to represent you in the House of Com- mons, I hope and trust that electors of all shades of opinion will look upon me as their friend, and that. my intimate connection with the constituency, and knowledge of its re- quirements, will enable me to look after the interests of all in an efficient manner. I can assure you that it will be my earnest desire to serve you faithfully. W. H. WTNDHAM-QUIN. Beaupr-e, Cowbridge. 2250

2ND V.B. WELIIII REGIMENT., BRIDGEND DETACHMENT. THE annual BALL In connection with the above Detachment, will be held On Tuesday, February 6th, 1906. For Tickets apply to SERGTS. A. MARK and J. E. DANIEL, Sees. 2310 and INSTRUCTOR FOSTER, Drill Hall. Caroline Street, Bridgend, 18th January, 1906 To MR. DAVID DAVIES, AND MRS. DAVIES, HIS WIFE, OF 110, HIGH STREET, KENFIG HILL. I THE UNDERSIGNED, sincerely regreb having imputed to Mrs. Davies on the 19th day of December last, at Bridgend, dishonesty in an alleged transaction with me. I now unreservedly admit that I made a mistake in the identity of Mrs. Davies, and that there is no foundation in fact for my imputation upon her, and I deeply regret having uttered the words complained of and the annoyance and vexation which they have caused, and I now beg to apologise for having uttered those words. 2305 W. J. HAYNES. PMNTING.-All kinds of Jobbing Work, Artistic and Commercial, executed in the PRINTING.—Alt kinds of Jobbing "Work, Artistic and Commercial, executed m the Best Style and at Reasonable Prices, at the Glamoran Gazette" Offices, Bridgend. Posters in any size, shade, < lour, or combina- tion of colours; and every description of Let Priaraaog- If you have any difficulty in securing the Gazette," write to the Head Office.

South Glamorgan Parlianentary Division. GENERAL ELECTION, 190. TO THE ELECTORS OF SOtrH GLAMORGAN. GENTLEMEN, Having been adopted by the labour, Liberal, Free Church, Free Trade, ail Pro- gressive forces in the Constituency, offar myself as a Candidate for your suffrage and support at the forthcoming Election. You have suffered ten years of lorj mis- rule and extravagance, and, I believe you are sick and tired of their policy of mettilllg and make-believe at home—and of mulling and mis-management abroad,—all of w..ich has enormously increased the burden of tui- tion. with no corresponding benefit to the tax- payer, unless he be one of the privile.ed classes so flagrantly singled out for favourat the expense of the great body of the peope. Apprehensive of the nation's verdict n their unworthy record, the Tory leaders ntv seek to cloud the issue and to destroy 0\- great national system of Free Trade, whie., has, in my opinion, vitally contributed to ou commercial supremacy, progress and pros perity. I oppose, root and branch, not, onij the tinkering "retaliatory" suggestions of Mr. Balfour, but also the food-taxing Protection-, ist proposals of his rival, Mr. Chamberlain, which find in the Tory candidate for South perity. I oppose, root and branch, not onij the tinkering "retaliatory" suggestions of Mr. Balfour, but also the food-taxing Protection-, ist proposals of his rival, Mr. Chamberlain, which find in the Tory candidate for South Glamorgan "an ardent, a convinced, and an unalterable supporter." t f I oppose the so-called Education Act ot 1902, and, as a whole-hearted Welsh Nationalist, I rejoice in the promises by the present Government of an Amending Act to secure for Wales an Educational System on the basis of full Popular Control, and freea from the imposition of Religious Tests for Teachers. I shall support any measure for unifying the whole system of Welsh Educa- tion under the control of a Council represen- tative of the Welsh people. I am opposed to Chinese Indentured Labour in South Africa. It is assuredly Slavery, no matter by what name it may be called. In the name of humanity, I welcome the prompt action of Sir Henry Campbell- Bannerman in stopping the further importa- tion of Chinese Coolies into the Colony. Unlike my opponent, I have, from the out- set, offered consistent and strenuous opposi- tion to the imposition of the Coal Tax, which has so seriously injured the Coal Industry and Trade of Great Britain in general, and of South Glamorgan in particular. I am in favour of its immediate abolition. I advocate the placing of all Trade Unions upon a fair and just basis, and welcome the promise of the Liberal Premier to the Parlia- mentary Committee of the Trades Union Cono-Tess to legislate upon the lines of the Tag Vale" Trades Disputes Bill, which was carried in the House of Commons, during the last Session, but rendered valueless by the action of Tory Members in Committee. I am an ardent advocate of such a thorough Land Reform as will largely solve the problem of the unemployed, and shall support:- '1I.1r" _1 (a) Taxation of Land Values and Mineral Royalties for Local as well as Imperial pur- poses. (b) Fixity of Tenure and Freedom of Culti- vation, with full Compensation to Farmers for improvements. (c) Free Sale of Produce, and all reforms recommended by the Welsh Land Commis- sion, over which Earl Carrington, the new President of the Board of Agriculture, pre- sided.. (d) Leasehold Enfranchisement and the ac- quisition by the State of Uncultivated Land for afforestation. I would endeavour to make life in the coun- try more attractive, and prevent the depopu- lation of our villages, by giving local authori- ties more real and effective powers to secure land upon which to build Cottages for the People, and to obtain land by a cheap and simple process to let to workmen in Small Holdings. T' P All measures ot reform tor the Workers or our great Mining and other industries will, of course, command my support. I am heartily in favour of a sweeping re- form in our Registration and Electoral Laws; and of mending or ending the House of Lords. I favour the establishment of Local Authorities in Wales, England, Ireland,, and Scotland, to deal with their respective internal affairs (Local Self-Government), and thus relieve our congested and cumbrous Par- liamentary system. I stand for Religious Equality, and for. the freedom of all sections of the Christian Church from State interference and control. I oppose the Licensing Act of 1904, which has transformed into freeholds for the power- ful Brewing interest what were previously admitted to be merely Annual Licenses. I am opposed to compensation from Public Funds, and I favour the control of Licenses by the people. I appeal for the active assistance and co- operation of every Progresive Elector in the Division, and should you honour me with your confidence, my time, and all my powers shall be loyally devoted to the duties which will devolve upon me. I am, Gentlemen, Yours faithfully,' WILLIAM BRACE. 2247

Porthcawl Urban District Council Private Street Works Act, 1892. WE, THE URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL, TT for the Urban District of Porthcawl, in the County of Glamorgan, HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that, in pursuance of the Private Street Works Act, 1892, we resolved to execute certain Private Street Works in Quarry Lane, Poplar Road, Brog- den's Lane and House's Lane, New Road, Porth- cawl, within our said District. THAT our Surveyor has prepared a Specification, Plans, Sections, Estimate, and Provisional Appor- tionment of the expenses of such Works. THAT we, the said Council, on the Eighth of January, 1906, passed the following resolution, namely:— RESOLVED that the Specification of the Works proposed to be done in Sewering, Level- ling, Paving, Metalling, Kerbing, Channelling, Making Good and Lighting Quarry Lane, Pop- lar Road, Brogden's Lane, and House's Lane, within the Sanitary District of the Council, and the Plans, Sections, Estimate, and Pro- visional Apportionment relating to such Works now submitted by the Surveyor be and the same are hereby approved." THAT the approved Specification, Plans and Sections, Estimate and Provisional Apportionment, or copies thereof certified by our Surveyor, will be kept deposited at our Offices, New Road, Porth- cawl, aforesaid, during One Month from the Thirteenth day of January, 1906, and will be open to inspection at all reasonable times during the said Month. THAT within the said Month any Owner of any Premises shown in the said Provisional Apportion- ment as liable to be charged with any part of the expenses of executing the said Works may, by written notice to be served on us, the said Council, object to our proposals on any of the grounds enumerated in the Private Street Works Act, 1892, Section 7. Dated this 9th day of January, 1906, EDWARD T. DAVID, 2256 Clerk to the Council.

SIR WILLIAM BUTLER'S MISSION TO SOUTH AFRICA: The Morning Post says that the Government resolved, soon after it took office, to send General Sir William F. Butler on a. mission to South Africa. He left England on Saturday. He has authority to make inquiries into any subject, and is instructed to report on the general state of the country. Sir William Butler, it will be remem- bered, presided over the War Office Committee to consider the question of sales and refunds, which issued in June the report on which so many debates took place last session. It was published with a prefatory note by Mr. Arnold- Forster, who observed that the evidence was in- complete and required to be supplemented, that it was not a judicial finding, and that the matters were sub judice. Ultimately a Statu- tory Committee was appointed, with Mr. Justice Farwell at its head, and the investigations of that body are still proceeding. Much surprise will no doubt be caused at the news that Sir William Butler has been again employed to undertake an inquiry for which judicial qualifications are an essential requisite.

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THE GENERAL ELECTION. The mucli-t alkcd-of and long-awaited General Election with its excitement, its party and personal successes. and failures, and its im- portance to the future welfare of the com- munity, is at lensrth upon us. Now it has come,, it has brought with it a series of sur- prises which have caused almost as great astonishment in one political circle as in an- other. The general trend of opinion all along has been that the Liberal party, which has held office for such a short period during the last twenty years, would be returned to power. The effluxion of time was sufficient to justify this assumption, even if the bye- elections had not plainly bespoken it. But that there would have been such a sweeping reversal was not dreamed of by the most san- guine Liberal. Ipswich led the van on Fri- day by returning two Liberals instead of one, and since then there has been one long pro- cession. of Liberalpnd Labour gains, modified by only two Unionist victories. Saturday's and Monday's successes alone were sufficient to wipe out the stout majority of the late Government, and Tuesday's and Wednesday's gains gave the all-conquering Liberals a sub- stantial majority independent of the Irish party. And the end is not vet. for more than half the constituencies have, at the time of writing, to declare their verdict. It is yet too early to guess the final result. The constituencies may not follow in the wake of the boroughs, or not to the same extent. But in all probability a Liberal party will be put into office with a majority which will ren- der it independent of any wayward "wing. Whether an overwhelming majority is good for the party, or for the country, is a subject on which opinions differ. Whilst a party may, by means of a large majority. be able to carry forward legislative measures quickly, there is a great deal to be said for the steady- ing influence of a strong opposition. How strong the opposition will be we shall know in a few days. This is really the only matter of interest at present, with the exception of the chanoes of favourite candidates. The excitement which, in a hard struggle, grows acute as the election progresses, was practic- ally killed when -the result of Monday's poll- ing became known. The colour of the new Government was settled in the first two days, and the only point of interest was the extent of the majority. In South Glamorgan the contest has, up to the present, been fought on good terms by the candidates and their sup- porters. and it has been fought well. So far as hard work is concerned, each candidate deserves the seat. The poll next Tuesday promises to be a record one, as great and far-reaching issues are involved which de- mand of every man that he shall record his vote.

ELECTION'S LIGHTER SIDE. By T. R. IiTBLAB. The running stream I-not the Ogmore. The flowing tide I-not the Ewenny. Can- nc,us!-not billiards. Pockets!—still not billiards. Bolts from the blue!—not the Conservative blue. Stars I-not the late Government's stars. The trumpets' blast! not the Conservatives'. Fireworks, flashes, smashes, dashes, lashes, crashes. Pshew! Warm, isn't it. 123 in the shade, and still rising. Where will the end be? Well, the end of the Conservative Government, has come for the present, but. the end of Liberal and Labour gains, where will they be? That is the question. Having thusly opened the safety valve a.nd let 'scape the superfluous steam of an over- strung constitution, let me soliloquize for just one moment on the frailties and shortcom- ings, successes and failures, excitement and sentiment of human nature. When I was a good little boy and regularly attended a junior class in the Sunday School my teacher used to draw lessons in human nature from the Book which stands out as the masterpiece of the literature of all ages. The particular lesson which is applicable at pre- sent was that of Palm Sunday and The Cruci- fixion. The difference between Hosannah!" and Crucify Him." I don't mean to be irreverent in introduc- ing a Scriptural story into politics, nor do I mean to catch sympathy, as certain politi- cians often catch votes, by the same process. Nor do I mean that the Bible history applies to the election when the reverse is against the Conservatives, any more than I mean it ap- plies to the Liberals. The people who turned against Gladstone have turned against Balfour and Chamberlain, and in course of time will turn against the party which is now being elected. In the same way municipal champions of the iftost useful kind are given the go-by. But this is too serious. Though politics themselves are a serious matter and very much wrapped up with the country's welfare, elections are a game—the sport of politicians. as horse-racing is the sport of Princes and "odd-man" the sport of gambling youths. Perhaps I am wrong. Perhaps politicians go to Parliament out of a pure love of work- ing for their fellow-men. Perhaps candidates for the smaller municipal honours go to the poll with the single-eyed purpose of giving labour for their fellow townsmen. I've al- ways had a shrewd suspicion that the front door or back door handle "Councillor" and CfM.P. the glorious feeling "I have risen above my fellows," and the phant-om "popu- larity," has something to do with it. it is always so consoling to feel that one is not a nonentity in this world. Be not like dumb, driven cattle, Be a hero in the strife. But there! Maybe I'm wrong, and no such feeling e'er animated any single candidate for either political or municipal honour. I only know this: That the municipal candidate who shouts loudest for "lower rates" usually gives a ready vote to expenditure, and that the Liberals in office are as conservative as the Conservatives, and the Conservatives, in office, as liberal as the Liberals. You, gentle reader, at this time of political excitement, come out of your shell and pro- test against such a remark with a very big "No-o-o." Very well, I respond with a very loud "Yes-s-e." So we will agree to differ, if you please. If you don't please, send a chal- lenge to T. R. Lib-Lab." c/o" Gazette," Bridgend, and I will promise you it shall not be "swords or pistols." After this little bit of philosophy-with the point off-let's look at another side of the fray. It's the man who looks on who sees most of the fun, so let us both become lookers on. One of the most familiar persons on politi- cal platforms in South Wales during the last few months has been the Rector of LLangan, and I should not be far wrong in adding "one of the most popular figures," too. Socialists are generally the most extreme of persons, but the Rector of Llangan is a Socialist with- out being Extreme. Temperance reformers are the most intemperate of people in their language, but the Rector of Llangan is a tem- perance reformer without being intemperate. A Conservative or a publican can listen to the Rector without losing his equilibrium, even when the fight wages warmest. But the Rector had to put up with a mild retort at Cowbridge on Saturday evening. In a passing phrase he used the word "pigtails." The word drew the usual laugh, and was for- gotten—except by one of the opposing ele- ment. who afterwards sent up a question to the Hon Ivor Guest "Do you deprecate clergymen trying to bring the Chinese charac- teristic into contempt by talking about China- men's pigtails? Should the law of good manners prevent it?" Of course the laugh went against the Rector as Mr. Guest replied that he thought it was a question of morals and good taste. One of the most distinguished speaker to come to Bridgend during the election was Mr. Geo. Wyndham. who had achieved the feat, in face of reverses, of increasing his majority. Mr. Wyndham is an old friend of Bridgend audiences, and he received as friendly a hear- ing from political opnonents as from political friends. Last Monday Mr. Wyndham spoke at a meeting of Colonel Wyndham-Quin's at Penarth. Things were not looking quite so black for the Conservatives at that time as they are now, and Mr. Wyndham hoped the Welsh would do the same with the Liberals as with the New Zealanders. But there since then there have been polling days and results and-. I notice that Mr. Smilie, of the Scottish Miners' Association, who was one of the speakers at the inaugural meeting of the I.L.P. in the Garw over a year ago, sustained a severe defeat at the polls. A speaker at a recent meeting in the dis- trict commenced his speech by declaring that he was not going to say anything, and he could not imagine what unintended wit made the people laugh. When a Porthcawl audience fairly stormed Mr. H. J. Pettifer ("Will Workman"), he ex- claimed: "Hold hard, please; I aint a-going to run away from yer yet"—a remark whioh restored good feeling, and he added "And I ain't a-going to disappear into the earth either, 00 you'll have plenty of time to shoot at me again. But I beg of you don't all shoot at once." "S.T." is dropping into an ocean of hon- ours, and he ought to feel elated. Not only was he privileged to have a "walk-ovet," but a London newspaper created a knighthood for him. It was announced that 'Sir' T. Evans, K.C., Mid-Glamorgan." was returned unopposed. Mr. Erans was the subject of a discussion between two Llynfi colliers the other day. "Sam is a clever man. mind you," said one; "look at his titles. First of all he was S.T. then Queen Victoria did make him Q.C.—I do' now what he means—and then when King Edward got in he made him a K.C., and now onoe more, mun, he is M.P. again. Daro, but Sam is a fine chap see. There you are. for you; he's a Welshman all over, and he can't help being smart, see." The other concurred.

LOCAL NEWS The Celebrated Lipton's Teas and Provi- sions may be had of the Sole Agent for Bridg- end.—T. Woodward, near The Bridge. Photographs taken by day or night, at Clarke's Miniature Studio. Adare-street, Bridgend. 12 for 6d. 100, 3s. 1,000, 21s. Conv-or&,tzio-ne.-ne Bridgend branch of the National Union of Shop Assistants will hold a conversazione on Wednesday, January 31st, at the Drill-hall. Tea at 4.30; games and entertainment, 6.30; dancing, 9. Forthcoming Entertainment.—The annual entertainment by the pupils of Miss Baker takes place at the Town-hall next Wednes- day. Chief attractions: Cinderella (in full character), preceded by a short comedy "Les Cuisinierea." Also songs, selections, etc. Commence at 8. Tickets, 2s., 15., and 6d. Preliminary Announcement.—Bridgend and District Horticultural Society.—The commit- tee has arranged to hold their annual show (to be followed by an eisteddfod) on Wednes- day, 8th August, 1906. The number and amount of prizes for Exhioits will be in- creased. and the committed look forward to seeing larger entries and exhibits. Sche- dules with full particulars will be ready in the course of a week. 2299 Photographs by the Mile. Last chance of this opportunity. Only a iew weeks longer. this opportunity. Only a iew weeks longer. 6d. and Is. er dozen. Weather no object. Clarke's Miniature Studio. 2276 COTTAGE HOSPITAL.-The matron acknow- ledges with thanks receivinf Rabbits, papers and periodicals from Mrs. Turbervill, Mm. J. M. Randall, Mr. H. Randall, and Mr. R. K. Prichard. Gifts in kind are always thank- fully reoeired. Admitted during the week, 1; discharged, 0; remaining in hospital, 6. Music SUCCESSES.—At the recent examina- tion held at Cardiff in coimection with the London College of Music, the following candi- dates were successful in obtaining the Diploma of Associate:—Miss Pollie Warner. of Bridgend. and Miss Georgina Harwood, of Ewenny, which gives them the privilege of appending to their names the letters A.L.C.M. and of wearing the gown and cap of the College. r-t rrL- r n • BRIDGEND HOCKEY OLL-B.-The following team will represent Bridgend against Cardiff on Saturday (to-morrow) on the Sunnyside flol,d:Goal, H. J. Randall; backs. V. A. Piercy, W. Randall; halves, Fraser Jenkins. W. A. Whitton, and T. Thomas; forwards, F. C. Coath, H. P. Herdman. J. A. Stock- wood, W. G. Rogers, and Tudor D4.viea. Bully off at 3.15. The match against Mid- Rhondda last Saturday resulted in a win for Bridgend by 9 goals to 1. The scorers were J. A. Stockwood (4), W. Rogers H. P. Herdman, F. C. Coath, T. Davies (1 each). Next Wednesday Bridgend play East Cardiff at Cardiff. OBITUARY.—The death took place on Satur- day at Bridgend of Mrs. Morgan, of Birming- ham, daughter of the late Mrs. King, an octo- genarian, whose death was record in a recent issue. The ministers present at the funeral were the Revs. David Evans and D. S. Jones (Bridgend). W. Morgan (Port Talbot), E. Jones, and D. J. Owen (Kidwelly). Amongst a large number of letters ^f condolence Mr. Thomas King has received one from the West Glamorgan Monthly Meeting, of which he has been a member for many years, while the C.M. Church at Abergwynfi. where the family resided previously to their coming to Bridg- end, have also communicated their sympathy and appreciation, through their secretary. THE LATE MJJS. PRICHAKDS WILL.—Mrs. Ann Pri chard, of Yanwath, Kings-road, Richmond, formerly of Weston-super-Mare, who died on the 3rd of October last, widow of Captain Birt Wyndham Rous Jenner, of Llanblethian, Glamorgan, and, secondly, of Dr. William Prichard, of Bryntirion. Bridg- end, left estate valued at £22,440 16s. 3d. gross, of which 912,751 19s. 7d. is net per- sonalty. She left to her daughter Frances £ 10.000. being the funds of her settlement dated September 30th, 1847. also her share in the residuary estate of her father, valued at about E3,100, her personal effects and other benefits, and having provided for her son, Mr Birt St. Albyn Jenner, she confirmed the gift to him of over L30,000, and in addition to such provision she left him an annuity of C150 for life. To his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Georgina Jenner, she bequeathed £50. to Miss Mary Lynch-Blosse, daughter of the late Archdeacon Blosse, L100, and she left the residue of her estate. including Bryntirion and the estate at Newcastle, Laleston, and Bridgend, to her daughter, Mrs. Brereton. with some benefit to her grandshildren. Eliza- beth, Gwendolin, Cecily, Prances, and John Lancelot Brereton.

THE LATE REV. J. L. GLOUGHER. A brass tablet has been placed in the chhpel of St. John Baptist. Hamilton. Tasmania, ia memory of the late Rev. J. L. Clougher, Rector of Coity. The following is culled from the "Mercury." the leading newspaper in Too- mania — On the occasion of the unveiling of a brass tablet in memory of the late Rev. John Lewis Clougher, the Qhvrch of Sfe, John Baptist. Hamilton. Tasmania, was very full on the 5th of October, when the Archdeacon unveiled and solemnly dedi- cated it. It was a most touching serrioe, as he had been more than merely rector— he was the ideal parish priest, the personal friend of each of his people, an the Arch- deacon's touching words came from the heart and lips of personal friendship. A cross surmounts a plain brass tablet in- scribed —"To the memory of the Rev. J. L. Clougher. B.A.. Rector of this pariteh from 1897 to 1901. and who died in his Welsh parish, 1904." We understand that the library of books belonging to the late Rev. J. L. Clougher, has been presented by his widow to the Bishop of New Guinea, and is much valued, forming, as it does, a central library foe the mieskm and diooese.

Park Slip Relief Fund. The statutory annual meeting of the Execu- tive Committee of the Park Slip Colliery Ex- plosion Relief Fund was held at the Don- raven Hotel. Bridgend, yesterday, there being precsent Colonel J. P. TurbervilL Rev. David Davies (Cardiff), Rev. D. William Kenfig Hill), Alderman John ffhomB6 fTondu). County Councillor D. P. Thomas (Aberkenfig), Mr. Evan Owen (Cardiff*. Mr. W. Lewis (Tondu), Mr. W. E. Bradeha^" (Tondu). Mr. W. L. Wallirigbon (BridgendL Mr. David Thomas (Tondu), and Mr. L. 6. Jones (secretary). On the motion of Alderman John Tkowais, seconded by Mr. W. E. Bradshaw. Goloaaet Turbervill was re-elected chairman. Mr. D. P. Thomas, who presided pro. fcam. said it spoke volumes for the respect in whicfc Colonel Turbervill was held by the comiaw tee that he had been re-elected foic the thir- teent.h time. Colonel Turbervill, on taking the chair, said he always took a great interest in the work of the committee.. Rev. David Davies was re-appointed Ttofe- chairman, and Mr. J. Griffith Jones auditor. It was resolved that the income of the as- certained surplus of £ 3,000 for the present year, at the rate of £ 3 per cent., be to the Monmouthshire and South Wales Minercr Permanent Fund, provided that they das- charge their obligations to the dependents ou tllMrs.IM. A. Carter, of aberkenfig, «rho acted as guardian to the three sons of Henzr Strike, deceased, wrote applying for the OOD- tinuanee of relief, as, notwithstanding the fact that the sons had reached the age limil. she was still responsible for them. h trn pired in the course of discussion that ith ap- plicant formerly received relief as a depen- dent, her son having been killed, and enrerai spoke in favour of relief being given in that The Chairman said it could be bat she could not be put in the same position 8B if she were the widow of the deceased man. Alderman T. J. Hughes wrote regretting his inability to be present. 1™ the case of Mrs. Carter. Mr. Hughes stake* that he had inquired personally into the case, and most strongly supported the appeal- Having regard to the huge asoertained sur- plus. and to the fact that the public gener- allv. including himself, contributed £ >«>* fund with the object of primarily benefitting the victims, he held a very strong view that the committee should not allow themselves to be hide-bound bv a more or less problematical legal point, but trusted that they would do the right and just thing in the circumstances of each case. » After a discussion on the reoent ruling or counsel on the trust deeds, the Chairma* ruled a motion of Alderman John ThoroflB out of order, holding that the committee oould not leg-any give more relief than was originally eractod. and this view was en- dorsed. The Chairman said that Alderman Hughes seemed to indicate that there was 811 illegalitv about gra-nting more relief. A motion to grant 2s. a week—the original amount granted—was carried. and the matter was afterwards referred to the local commit- tee for report.

PROGRESS OF ELECTION. STATE OF PARTIES. GREAT LIBERAL AND LABOUR GAINS. The following was the state of the parties yesterday: 0001 Liberals and Labour 222 Conservatives 77 Nationalists 60 Members returned 359 To be elected 311 670 WELSH MEMBERS RETURNED. Cardiff.-The Ron. Ivor Guest (R-) Carmarthen Boroughs.—Mr LL W llliams -(R.) Swansea Town.-Sir George Newnes (R.). Swansea District.—Mr. Brynmor Jones (R.). Carmarthen (West).—Mr. J. Lloyd Morgan \R.). Carmarthen (Bast).—Mr. Abel Thomas (R.). Merioneth.—Mr. Osmond Williams (R.). Carnarvon Eifion) .-Mr J. Bryn Roberts \]ij. Denbigh (West).—Mr J. Herbert Roberts CR. Denbigh (East).—Mr. S. Moss. K.C. (R.) Glamorgan (Mid.)—Mr S. T. Evans, K.C. (R-J Glamorgan (East).—Sir Alfred Thomas (R.). Glamorgan (Rbouddl).Nir. W. Abraham (IL.# Monmouth (West).—Mr. T. Richards (Lah.|. Montgomeryshire.-Ir. David Davies (R.) Merthyr.—Mr. D. A. Thomas and Mr. J. Keir Hardie. LIBERAL GAINS. Ashton-under-Lynne, Boston, Bradford (3), Burnley, Bath (2). Bedford, Bristol (North), Brixton, Bristol (South), Bolton, Bethnal Green, N.E.. Bethnal Green, S.D., Barrow- in-Furness, Birkenhead, Blackburn. Brigton, Bow and Bromley, Bermondsey. Cambridge, Chatham, Chelsea, Cheltenham. Coventry, Chester, Camberwell (Peckham). Deptford, Dudley. Edinburgh (South). Exeter, Finsburf (Central), Fulham, Greenwich. Greenock, Halifax, Hanley. Hackney (South), Hackney (Central), Hackney (North). Ipswich, Isling- ton (3). Kennington. King's Lynn, Kiddermin- ster, Kensingto* (North). Lambeth (Nort!b>, Leeds (2), Lincoln. Leicester. Liverpool (Aber- cromby), Liverpool ('Change), Limehoiase, Manchester (5). Middlesbrough, Mile End, Norwich, Newcastle-on-Tyne (2). Newcastle- under-Lyme. Nottingham (East), Oldham, Plymouth. Peterborough Preston (2). P&i- dington (N.), Rochdale, Rochester, Rother- hitbe, Sal ford (3). Shipley. St. Helens, Stock- port, St Panoras (4). Stoke-on-Trent, Sheffield (Brightsdde). Southampton (2). Salisbury, St. George's-in-theEast, Tynemouth. Wal worth., Warrington, West Ham (2). Wolverhampton. (W.). Warwick and Leamington. Wednesbury, West Bromich, Whitehaven. York. West Bromich, Whitehaven. York. UNIONIST GAINS. Hastings and Maidstone. LABOUR MEMBERS. Barrow-in-Furnet>s, Charles Duncan; Bio- kenhead, Henry Vivian; Blackburn, P. Snowden; Bolton, A. H. Gill; Bradford, W. F. W. Jowett; Burnley, F. Maddison; Cha/O ham, John Jenkins; Deptford. C. W. Bower- man Derby, R. Bell; Dundee. Alex Wilkie; Duram (Mid). John \Vilson; 1 msbury (Cen- tral), W C. Steadman; Gateshead. J. John- eon; Glamorgan (Rhondda), W. Abraham; Hanley, Enoch Edwards; Halifax. James Parker Leeds, E., J. O'Grady,- Leicester, J. R, Macdonlad; Manchester, N.E., J. R. Clynee; Manchester, S.W.. G. D. Kelly; Monmouthshire' (West). T. Richards: Mid- dlesborough, J. H. Wilson; Morpeth, T. Burt; Newcastle, W. Hudson Normanton, Fred Hall; Norwich, G. H. Roberts; Not- tingham, S., A. Richardson Preston, J. T. Macpherson; Peterborough. G. Greenwood: St. Helens. Thomas Glover; Stockport, G. 01. Wordle: Stoke-on-Trent, John Ward: Tyne- mouth, Herbert J. Craig; West. Ham, S., Will Thorne; Wolverhampton, W., T. F. Richards; Woolwich. Will Crooks.