The South Wales Star

^PONTYPRIDD LOCAL BOARD. THE PROPOSED BERW BRIDGE. SEVERAL DEPUTATIONS. A BREEZE. The ordinary meeting of the Pontypridd Local Board was held on Friday last. Mr. D. Layshon (in the Chair). There were also present Councillor James Roberts. D. Rowlands, H. Gowan, Tom Taylor, -J. Snape. H. L. Grover (clerk), 1E. Rees (surveyor), and C. Spratt (deputy clerk). PRIVATE IMPROVEMENT?. In the course of a conversation which occurred with reference to the Board's private improve- ment works. Councillor Roberts said that it was not fair that the Board Iioul(I carry out CKese works, and .only charge the owners of property the actual cost, whilst they (the 'Board) haU to pay for advertising and other expenses, and ghe -the services of their clerk and surveyor free. Ho ,did not think finat by doing so they were acting fairly towards x&ic ratepayers.—Mr. Snape thought that it was a geaeral practice in large contracts to Charge the private owners about ten per cent, more than the cost of the contract. 1 ne Clerk said that the Board .could do so in all cases if they wished.—And it was decided that in future this should be done. THE REOSDCA TRAMWAY. A letter was read from Messrs. Stephenson and Alexas-der with reference to the above road, and saying that the offer of the Board had not been accepted.-—Mr. Gowan thought the Board should take step*; to protect itself when the transfer took place, and to ask the Board of Trade for per- mission to put in the transfer certain provision* as to the keeping of the road in good repair.—Mr. Tom Taylor seconded, and it was ageeed to. MEDICAL OFFICER'S SALARY. A letter was re-ad from the Local Government Board giviving their sanction to the reappoint- ment of Dr. Howard Dp. vies as medical officer at a stipend of £40 a year. TRAILS TO BARRY. The Clerk read a letter from the secretary of the Barry Railway Co. acknowledging the receipt of his letter with reference to passenger trains, and the gentleman promised to lay the matter before the directors. It wag. therefore, decided to adjourn this question until a reply was read from the directors. MAIN SEWERAGE. The Clerk also read letters from Messrs. W. R, Parker and G. Chatterton. the constractor and engineer of the Rhondda Main Sewer, with re- ference to a certain defective syphon near Havod, and stating that steps should be taken to put the same in good repair, and promising that the Board Would not be subjected to any more annoyance. PRIVATE IMPROVEMENTS. A long discussion ensued with regard to the taking over of Tyvicca-road. It was observed that the same had not been properly metalled and channelled, and it was finally agreed that before takino- over the road the Board should enter into an ag-teement with the lessees, binding the latter to pave, metal, and finish the road aftcr the build. Ings in course of erection had been completed. BERW URIDGE. Mr. Taylor asked if anything had been done with reference to the Bcrw Bridge.—The Clerk re- plied in the negative.—The Chairman observed that it was high time to erect a bridge over the driver at that spot. and it was decided that the sur- veyor should send a tracing to Mr. Crawsfcay. the 'Owner of the land, showing what was really required. BREACH OF THE BYE-LAVTS. Mr. T. Oban, builder, waited on the Board, and stated that he had, in ignorance, broken the bye- laws by allowing a man to live in his house before it had been completed. It seems that the man only slept on the premises, and did not live there during the day until the house had been properly finished.—Councillor Roberts pointed ott that he, as a build* ought to know that such a tiling was against the rules.—The Surveyor said that at pre- sent everything was all right.—The Chairman severely reprimanded the builder bnt as he was a stranger in the neighbourhood, and that this was the first time for him to commit snch an act. the Board -would overlook t!M same.—Councillor Roberts: Tho other day we had to punish a builder for a similar thing, and, it will not be right for xts'to act otherwise with others, for there must hut one law. A SPICY "BIT. Mr. Evan Griffiths, Income-tax collector, waited 'on the Board with reference to a breach of the ^ye-laws which he had committed. That gentle- man gave a very detailed report of what had ^occurred, and said that on the 1 st of August he had received a letter from TJr. Rowlands, the inspector of nuisances, telling him to connect some closets with the maintains, and this he had done, finishing his work on August 12. The Clerk This is not the question. Mr. GriiSths went on to say that he had 'l'net a man and told him to do the work. The Clerk That if all rot and nonsense. Mr. Griffiths No. no. The Clerk then explained that Mr. Griffiths had .'dug a deep hole about seven feet square in the road, two feet below the drain. He had no need to do that in order to connect his closets. Mr. Griffiths (warmly) "Yon are misleading the Board. Mr. Grover. The Clerk Oh no. Tm not. Mr. Griffiths "Yoa are doing so. I tell you. I appeal to the Board as men of common sense. As was suggested.T have come here in order, if possible, to" avoid a quarrel. I have gone into a lot of trouble in connection with this affair. -Itr. Grover is quite wrong, for I have finished the job and if you doubt me. you may come and ex- amine the place. Councillor Roberts Was this hole under the drain ? Mr. Griffiths I-ckmt know. Councillor Robert* It seems so foolish for you to excavate a hole tw-c feet below the pipe. Mr. Griffiths 1-t.an bring witnesses to prove that I did nothing wrong, and I come here to 1 explain myself. It was no benefit to me. for I j was doing it for a Triend. And I have letters in my solicitor's office- vrhich will prove that I did it after receiving due notice from your inspector. The Clerk at this'juncture- proceeded to explain to one of the members how the thing had been 1 'done, whereupon Mr. Griffiths tur«e«I round and asked What are you saying now. Mi1. Grover J The Clerk am- speaking to a member of the j Board, sir. Mr. Griffiths, -proceeding, said he employed a j man to do the-work. "He was ready to meet the maav if the Board brought him forward, and if the 1 Board could prove that he had e-I wrongly he Was ready to hand over to the chairman a cheque of £ 1-00." (Laughter.) j Councillor Roberts "It"it not our work to find you-r man. 1 Mr. Griffiths Well. thej-. let me tell you that I after the work was over I-put four feet of lime to cover the excreta. If you-doubt me. I am quite ready to re-dig the ground,, and prove tiiat my asserfum is true. The'Chairman; We never heard an, thing about this. 'Where is the inspector. The 'Inspector, on being called. said tha. Mr. Griffith's idea for covering -the excreta was a thorousfiilv mistaken one. Mr. Griffiths Gentlemen, thk is too bad Mr. Grover advised me to «onie here. Mr. Roberts Yes. dimply best use we do vot wish to take extreme nwaaures. Mr. Griniths Even if you take ,'eg-al proceed- ings. I shall be able to hdtt you. The Clerk Oh, no, Mr. Griffiths. We never hat stronger case. Mr. Grimes I am charged %vuh breaking the j itoad. and I did so because 3 ihad the permission of your inspector. The Inspector I only gxtTtf you permission to t, your jfapes with the .Stain "bvK that h id nothing to do *iith the breakup of the road. Mr. Griffiths And I maintain that I &ad per- mission from boMh the surveyor ;;i.J.ld inspector. 1 %r. D. Rowlands I think *■« i re only pasting » tiiv.f.. It would ko better to let iSie law -take its >T course. The Chairman Are you willing- to -pay the costs Mr. Griffiths Mr. Griffiths Why should I pay the cost-of the RUmmorts I think I iiave paid enowgJi already in le this master without considering the t- of tiiiie f c I have experienced. r The Chairman If v<vu are prep-.re*! to pay t?h.<5 s cost of the summons we <Jiall overlook the mat ter a this time. ■ > Mr. Grimes: I am redely to to a oettle- tJ ^ent. but it U very wrong of Mr. G rover to mis- » lead the Board. v The Clerk I slid not do so. il The Surveyor What Mr. Graver said was quite f. true, The Chairman Well. come. Mr. Griffiths, you 1 give your promise to pay the cost of the summons, aud to put the road in its proper condition. Mr. Griffiths Alright, sir I do not want to y try conclusions with the Board, but I can assure tr you that if the matter went to court I should cer- V tafnly defeat yon. Good day, gentlemen. w A ROW WITH THE LAMPLIGHTERS. E Mr. H^rdson. the manager of the gas works, c Waited upp;i the Board to answer orrtain charges 2, whieSi had been made with reference to the light- ing «f lamps.—The Chairman asked if he knew that on the previous Mop (lav week no lamps >were lit in any of the streets of the Graig W ard. Mr. Gowan The lamps at Pwllgwaun were not lit on the 26fh of August, and many lamps on the following evening.—Mr. Rerdson I have heard nothing at all about this. Shall I bring in the lamyflighter for the district.-The Chairman Yes, please.—The- Lamplighter, on hearing the charge, denied it in toto.—The Chairman:: <\N ell, I; noticed a few lamps unlit, and I gave directions; to a policeman to go through all the streets in the Graig Ward and report to me the following even-, ing. He cafne and told me that not one had been lit. Do you -deny that ?-The Lamplighter: Yes, I do.—Mr. K-eidson He is' a steady and a sober man, and I never before had a complaint against him. This is a.startling accusation, and I shall be obliged to dismiss him instantly. The Lamp- lighter I am certain that I lit theisa all. and put them all out also,—Mr. D. Rowlands This is very strange.—Mr. Go*;an What explanation have you with reference to bhe Pwllgwaun temps ?-The Lamplighter I lit iihose also. I can only explain it by thinking thtt tihe colliers put th-m out or smashed the I mps.-M-r. Herdson said tihis was a I a -common practice. SoH&etimes also it was wrery late when the lamplighters .started to illuminate the Gt-aig Ward, because t&e company was short of 'hasads. That was the ouiy explanation he could "i-v<o. But he promised that in future more atten- tion should be given to the matter and retited.- The Chairman asked why the lamps on the Rhoiwlda bridge had been taken away.—The Clerk replied that they had been smashed, and that they were Y-Ery expensive lamps. The company were ready to put them in order once more. but that | afterward* they would only be re-adjusted, if broken, at the expense of the Boatd.—Councillor Roberts said he had heard a rumour that the gas lighters were very ill-paid and that they could not expect good labour unless it was well paid for. —Mr. Gowan suggested that the police should be instructed to look after the lamps, and report thereon, and this suggestion was agreed to. THE SCAVENGING OF THE DISTRICT. The Clerk read a letter from the Local Govern- ment Board, with reference to the scavenging of the district, and asking what steps had been taken to erect an infectious diseases' hospital for the i town.—Councillor Roberts said that nothing could ¡ be done until the present contract had been ] finished.—The Surveyor said that he still received j several complaints about the scavenging.—It was It resolved, on the suggestion of the Chairman, to send a reply to the Local Government Board, and point out that the hospital question should receive their immediate attention as soon as the extended ( district question had been settled. THE WAGES OF OFFICIALS. A circular had been received from the Labour Commission, and was read by the Clerk, asking several questions relative to the salaries paid by 1 the Board to the several officials, and the Clerk was instructed to fill u, the oircular and return the same to the Commiwion. STILL MORS FLOODS. Mr. Gowan complained that a considerable amount of water found its way to Pwllgwaun, and said that several new catch-traps were required. — Councillor Roberts said he was quite surprised at the number of com- plaint* which were being continually re- ceived with reference to this matter.—The Surveyor said the water came down from the mountain side, and that when the sewerage scheme had been completed they would hear no more about it.—Eventually it was decided to leave the matter for the present in the hands of the members of the Rhondda Ward. THE RHONDDA ROAD. Several of the members were asked to attend a meeting to be held that night having reference to the above road. and it was that the hands of the Rhondda Ward members, who had so sturdilv fought this battle, should be strengthened, and most of the members presented consented to attend. THE TAFF RAILWAY BRIDGE. Mr. Snape complained that the road under the Taff Bridge was continually submerged with water, and asked whether it would n'ot be possible to raise the pavement, in order that people might be allowed to cross it. It was pointed out that, inas- much as the Taff Company intended soon to I enlarge the station, it would 'be well to wait a while, and it was decided that the surveyor be instructed to exainfae the proposed plans of enlargement and rcjv.rt -on "the same. T:T:'T-O'RYS. The Lighting Committee's report report recom- mended that 11 r/asvlamps Ie provided.—The Sur- veyor reported tkat-Ktups were now being taken to come to an agreement for land on which to build a slaughter-house, and'the Hoard decided to visit the spots suggested-.—'The report of the Inspector of Nuisances was also read, and all wore adopted.

THE CARDIFF GUN CLUB, The second shooting match for the Cardiff Gun Club came off on the Witchill Athletic Ground on Monday afternoon last. The committee consists of Messrs. W. Lewis. R. Conway. J. A. Kidd. M. ■ Stanley,' and J .'Roberts. The secretary for the day! was Mr. P. Lewis, and the referee was Mr. '• M. H Stanley.' There was a fair attendance, and fine weather favoured the match. A few weeks [lgo, it will be remembered, the first match was held at the WitcliiL Grounds, when Mr. J. House attained the premier ;position. It is necessary, however, to do this five times in order to win the cup. Mr. Page Wood also gives a gold medal, which is valued at j. A bad start was made, five out of x-fee fourteen wr-o started, and among them some of the best -hot- missed their first bird. Later on an improvement took place, though nianv birds started Tbavlty, and a great number had to be called Russell, Reece. and Evans soon, dropped oi.t, and it became evident that Mesfyrs. Lewis, House, Kidd. D. Jones. M. Stanley;" Page Wood, and 'Brooks were the only ones in it Jones missed his fifth bird, and Kidd and Wood were then tne only ones who were up to their birds. Wood, however, missed his sixth bird, and Kidd looked pretty certain of winnins". Kidd. however, missed a very easy chance in his ninth shot. and this put Lewis. House. D. Jones, and 'Brooks in the running. Brooks missed bin ninth shot, and W. Lewis's tenth bird fell outside the range. Kidd. House, and D, Jones maintained their places, and they therefore had to shoot off the tie. All three shot their first two birds, ivut House, through bad judgment, missed his third. Kidd also missed his third bird very badly, and everything seemed to be in favour of the "novice," Mr. D. Jones. Mr. Jon« £ however, followed his rivals'example, and it was even pegging once more. House missed his fourth, but Kidd and Jones shot two more birds. Kidd. however, killed his sixth bird, while Jones failed, and so Kidd won the handicap. Ap- pended are the scorec and handicap :— W. Lewit, Cardiff 26 0111111110 — S R. Conway. Cardiff 30 0101110111 — V J. House, Marshfield, Newport 32 0111111111 — 9 W. Russell. Roath, Car- diff 28 000 — G J. A. Kidd, Cardiff 31 1111111101 — 9 T. Reeee. C&rdiff 28 0100 — 1 C. Perrott. Cardiff -26 10]0010110—5 M. Evans. Cardiff '20 10000 1 G. Key, CatfliK H7 1001010 — 3 D. Jones. Cardiff V4 1111011111 9 M. Stanley. Cardiff 28 0111110100 — 6 sj A. Wheeler. Cardiff 2:. 1001011001 5 T Page Wood, Bristol 23 1111100111 — 8 J. Brooks. Caidirf 23 1101111101 — 8 'j SECOND KOVXD. J House 1100 1 Kidd 110111 D J ones 110110 The winner was loudly chec-re ft, and subsequently r „ j.unie sweepstakes were shot off.

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BARRY (U.D.) SCHOOL BOARD. FORTNIGHTLY MEETING. On Monday last the fortnightly meeting of the Barry School Board was held at the Barry Board School, Mr. J. Lowdon (in the chair). There we-e present J. Lowdon (chairman), E. F. Blaekmore, Major-General Lee, Dr. O'Donnell, Capt. Davies, and Messrs. W. H. Lewis (clerk), George Thomas (architect), and G. Griffiths (attendance officer). MR. OLIVEll JEXKINS. A letter was read from Mr. O. Jenkins practically recalling his resignation in consequence of the proposed change of time and place for holding the Board meetings. APPOINTMENT OF HEAD-MISTRESS FOR CADOXTON SCHOOL. It will be remembered at the last meeting of the Board the consideration of the question of appoint- ing a head-mistress for the Cadoxton Schools was postponed until certain papers were produced,— Captain Davies now said that it would be rather harsh on the committee which had drawn up the report to move an amendment to the report. He had as much regard for Miss Llewellyn as any, and if the appointment was to an infant school he would certainly support her claims, but as it was he would have no hesitation in moving the adoption of the report.—General Lee said that the Board had a perfect right to move an amendment on the committee's report. The Board was re- sponsible to the ratepayers, and it should not, therefore, try and shift the responsibility to the committee. He still thought that the committee's information should be laid before the Board. As this had been done, he would offer no opposition. —The Chairman formally moved the adoption of the report, and Mr. E. F. Blackmore seconded. The report which recommended the appointment of Miss Olive Phelp to the head-mistress-ship of Cadoxton School was unanimously carried. NEW SCHOOLS. Mr. Geo. Thomas reported that he saw no reason < why the contractor could not finish the Holton schools before Christmas--A. discussion then en- sued about the advisability of extending the Barry schools, and of having separate and not mixed schools throughout the district.—The plans sub- mitted by Mr. George Thomas were adopted tor buildings, for cooking, laundry, and kitchen tt the rear of the Barry school. { TRADES' Cóuscït DEPUTATION. f At this juncture, a deputation from the Trades' | Council was introduced, consisting of Messrs. Rees (secretary), Harpur (vice-president), Brock, and r. Thomas (assistant secretary).. Mr. Harpur said that the correspondence was 1 within the recollection of the Board which had transpired between the Clerk of the Board and the secretary of the Trades' Council, with regard to the Council's resolutions about sub-lettiug of contracts. The Chairman What is meant by sub-letting of contracts ? As it is now, no contractor can sub-let without the architect's consent. Mr. Harpur said that the Council were willing that plumbing and granolithic contracts should be sub-let, but work. such as joinery work, should not lie sub-let. For instance, in the new School at Holton. the builder had sub-let part of the work to tho Cardiff Steam Joinery Works for about ;S 2.030. In this way local workmen and trades- men were overlooked, and money was taken out of tho district. The Clerk Do you represent tho opinions of all the Trades' Union of the district .'—Mr. Harpur Yes. The Clerk And these are the opinions of all the local Trades' Unions, or only of those oftBarry and Cadoxton Mr. Harpur We represent the unions within a radius of four miles, but similar opinions are held about these matters by Trades' Unions all over the kingdom, and such stipulations as we are asking for have been granted at Cardiff. Mr. Blaekmore In what way are the interests of workmen prejudiced, if proper Trades' Union rate of wages is paid by the sub-contractors ? Mr. Harpur In time smaller\wages would be paid, and work would he given to men out of the district. If, however, such a stipulation as to paying a proper rate of wages were introduced, their objections would be jjreatly diminished. Mr. Rees Whem work is sub-let, it is often done in a scamping" manner. The lowest tender is generally accepted, and both the contractor and sub-contnvct'or want to make a profit by it. Some- body lias to buffer, either the building or the workmen "under the sub-contractor. Captain Davies I don't quire see it. If a joiner midertook a contract and sub-let part of it to a plasterer, the plasterer could make a profit where the joiner couldn't, because he had a better knowledge of the trade. GHneT;Ü Lee: I understood Mr. Harrison to say before the Local Board that provided the union rate of wages was piLi,}, Utile or no harm was done by sub-letting, and this I thought very fair. That would ensure a fair day's wage for a fair day'is work. Mr. Harpur That's it. sir. lilr. Rees then complained that th" answers they had received from the Board in answer to their communication, though courteous, was short and unsatisfactory. The Chairman explained that they wished to know first what was meant by sub-letting. Mr. Rees said that he had divided the resolution into four heads—first, that as sub-letting en- couraged sweating they wished that no sub-con- tracts be let without the permission of Hue Board in writing. The Chairman said that the architect had .that authority now. Mr. Rees The second thing is, that ifttthe terms of the contract were infringed that the Board should terminate the contract. The Chairman explained that this was already done. Mr. Rees said that the two other paints were that a stipulation should be inserted in-every con- tract that the union rate of wages aaid time be paid, and that preference should be given, all other things being equal, in letting contracts and filling public appointments to local men. After Mr. Blackmore had explained that until lately the Board had no thought that more con- tracts would be in their power to let, and-that they did not therefore like to bind their successrs in office. Mr. Harpur read an extract from aTeport which appeared in the South Strrr of the meeting of the Board in which the resolution .of the Council was discussed, and which Captain Davies deposed was quite correct." The Chairman What number dcyou represent.' Mr. Rees 1.370. The Chairman What trades 1 Mr. Rees All the trades of the district. Mr. Blaekmore What is the number of seamen whom your represent ? Mr. Rees I should say about 150. Captain Davies said he was quite prepared to move that union rate of wages be adopted, and tiie Chairman added that he would support a similar resolution-to that which had been adopted by tke London School Board. Mr. T. Thomas (South TYalex Star) laid stress on the fact that preference should be given to local tradesmen. By the sub-letting of contracts 1 to men who lived outside the district, and espeei- jj ally if the contract was of short duration, money I would be sent out of the district. He contended also that local men would have a greater interest in doing the work well, and the district would re- ceive part of the money back in rates. General Lee was afraid that if this was done work would be too much localised, and a working man when work failed in one place, might ex- perience a difficulty in obtaining it elsewhere. Mr. Brock urged that public appointments should he given to local men, if possible. Captain Davies Does that include the ieachinv .staff.' <3 Mr. Brock:: Yes. The Chairman said that the Board was .always r-eady and eager to do that. The deputation then thanked the Board for their courtesy and withdrew. ACCOUNTS. The following bills were passed :—Mr. Chstrles Bushel. Barry ,€T. 4s. llid.: fare of school at- tendance officer from Barry to Cadoxton for i'ix months, 12s. advertisements in Wrxtri-n J[K;i from May to July. -e3 12s. Local Board rate. 14s. 7d. fees for prosecution in police-court, £2 8s. presses, Moffat and Page..€1 10s. Mr. Lewis Evans, printing. £ 3 10s. 6d.: W. W. Williams, stationery, :eB 14s. 11;<1.: sundries, 12s. 3d.; 1 Messrs. E. and G. Lloyd. £1 6s. 9 id. W. T. Day! Sheffield, £1 5s.; Messrs. May and Co., £ 17 5s. 4d.; piano for Cadoxton School. c£25: two eiglit-day slocks. £20: clerk, for legal work and stamps, £17 17s. 10(1.; hoop. 5s railway rates. Is. 9d.: Messrs. Morgan Brothers, Is. 8th insurance of Cadoxton Schools, £3 7s. 6d.—A discussion ensued is to the necessity of prosecuting boys for playing truants, and, on the proposal of Mr. Blaekmore. seconded by Dr. O'Donnell. it was resolved to buy pianos for the Holton and Barry School. PLACE AXD TIME OF MEETINGS. Dr. O'Donnell proposed that meetings should bo held alternately at Cadoxton and Barry, at two p.m. at Cadoxton, at seven p.m. at Barry.—General Lee was in favour of day meetings at both places. —Ultimately, after some discussion, it was ro- solved to hold the meetings in torn at Cadoxton and Barry, and to hold them in tlie day and night alternately at both places. MISCELLANEOUS. It was resolved that the committee of the Board should meet next Saturday at two p.m. to examine the candidates for the assistant mistress- ships of the Cadoxton and Barry Infant Schools.— The Chairman mentioned that he had received a letter from the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist body asking the Board to grant them the use of the Holton Infant School, but the school was not com- pleted, and the Board had passed a resolution against such a grant.—Captain Davies: We are all in favour of saying nay.—A resident of Cadox- ton wrote complaining of the treatment his son had received, and who was now under medical treatment. The visitors of Cadoxton School (Messrs. Blackmore and Jenkins) were asked to enquire into the matter.—Mr. Ewebank wrote to say that the attendance was very unsatisfactory, and that infected children were playing about the streets with other children.—Mr. Griffiths (attend- ance) Free education has ruined the attendance at Cadoxton.—Mr. Blaekmore X 0, it isn't because the schools are frse.—It was pointed out that Mr. Ewebank should complain about the other matter to the medical officer of health. ATTEXDAXCE OFFICERS REPORT. The attendance officer's report went to show that in Cadoxton Mixed School for the week end- ing September 4th, the average attendance was 256 for the week ending September 11th, 239. In the Infant School the number on the books was 349, the average attendance for week ending September 4th was 227 for week ending Septem- ber 11th. 229 J. In Holton, the number of children on the books ;was 229 the average attendance for week ending September 4th was 178 for week ending September 11th, 184. In the Barry Mixed School, the number on the books was 401, the average attendance for week ending September 4th was 330 for week ending September 11th, 334. In the Infant School, the number on the books was 345 the average attendance for week snding September 4th was 246 for week ending September 11th, 249. This was the principal business.

THE "SOUTH WALES STAlt" ANNUAL WAYZGOOSE. On Saturday last the composing and literary staffs of the South Star had their irst annual wayzgoose, the place selected being the ancient city of Bristol. The party- left 0 Cadoxton in the early morning, and were joined at Cardiff by the representatives of the paper residing at Pontypridd and Cardiff. Soon after eight o'clock the company took express train to Bristol, and that town was reached about 9.30, the route taken being through the famous Severn Tunnel. Having visited the chief streets of the town, the visitors adjourned to the Neptune Hotel, where a splendid luncheon was provided them by Mr. C. Coleman. The staff wera then photographed by Messrs. A. and G. Taylor, and afterwards dispersed, each his own way. Some betook themselves to the river and rowed down to Clifton, others wended their way to the Cathedral, and others to the Green. The excur- sionists re-assembled at the top of High-street and proceeded together to the Crown and Dove Hotel and partook of a capital dinner. In the absence of the editor and the manager. Mr. Evan R. Evans, the Pontypridd and Rhondda Valley representa- tive, wae voted to the chair, and the party having done full justice to the good things provided by Host Crombie. the cloth was removed, and a lengthy toast list, interspersed by songs and recita- tions, was gone through. The following is the programme :—" The Queen and the Royal "Li Family," proposed by the chairman song, The Maid of the Mill," Mr. G. H. Spinks Mr. W. M. Davies, the Bridgend representative of the Star. proposed the health of The Firm," and remarked that all interested had found the directors of the company to be men of the right stamp, who had always shown themselves anxious and ready to do all in their power to make their employes happy and comfortable. With reference to Mr.'Arthur J. Williams, M.P.—(cheers)—he only need refer to the handsome subscription which that gentleman had given towards their annual outing to prove to them that he was a gentleman who took an inte- rest in their welfare, and showed that he believed in the old adage that'- All work and no plav makes Jack a dull boy." (Applause.) The toast, having been duly honoured, was responded to by the Chairman, who, after expressing his regret at the enforced absence of the Editor and the Manager, thanked the company for the very hearty manner in which that toast had been received. Mr. W. M. Davies then recited The Women of Mumbles Head in a most dramatic and admirable manner. 'The next toast was j'lie Composing and Literary Staffs," which was proposed by Mr. T. Morgan, who referred to the co-operation and fellow-feeling which existed between the two branches. Mr. W. Dowding. on behalf of the composing staff, and Mr. Evan R. Evans, on behalf of the literary staff, suitably responded. True till death was next admirably given by Mr. R. T. Morris, after which Mr. W. M. Davies proposed the health of •• The Editor and the Manager," which was suitably responded to. oil behalf of those gentlemen, by the Chairman. Mr. W. Dowding now favoured the company with a song, excel- lently rendered, and the toast of "The Sub- scribers was drunk with musical honours. The Chairman, at this juncture, volunteered a comic song to the tune of Ar hyd y X os," the words of which had been specially composed for the occasion. Mr. T. Morgan also gave a song, which richly merited the applause it received. Mr. G. H. Spinks. in proposing the health of the steward (Mr. W. M. Davies). made reference to the loss which the office would sustain at the removal and promotion of that gentleman to take charge of the Bridgend edition of the South Wales Star. and hoped that in his new sphere he would prove himself to be as able and persevering as he had been at Cadoxton. He was certain they would all keenly feel the loss, but were at the same time glad to see a fellow-workman promoted. (Cheers.) After the toast had been honoured, Mr. Davies re- sponded, and the toast of the Host -having beiii"- drunk and responded to, the Welsh National Anthem was sung, and a most enjoyable afternoon terminated. Taking advantage of the ex- cellent weather, a visit was made to the famous Suspension Bridge at Clifton, the scenery around which was greatly admired. The Zoological Gardens were also visited, and after spail,Un<r a happy and enjoyable hour there, the company started for home about elght o'clock, and reached Cadoxton at a respectable hour. During the ride home songs and recitations were redered in the different compartments engaged by the excursion- ists, and the singing of -My Pretty Jane by 5* J The son» tiiat reached mv heart, by Mr. R. Morris, and others by Messrs. f. Morgan and W. Dowding- were duly appreciated. Much praise is also due to Mr. W. M. Davies for the energetic efforts he put forth to make the outing a success.

FOLLICK'S is the Genuine Shop for all kinds of Clothing. Corner of Barrv-road and Main- street.—Advt.