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BRIDGEND BOARD OF • GUARDIANS. The usual weekly meeting of this Board was held at the Union Workhouse, Bridgend, on Satur- day, present-Rev. F. W. Edmondes (chairman), Messrs. Rees Thomas (vice-chairman), William Howells (Wick), D. Thomas, D. Bowen, James Barrow, Edward Lewis, Wm. Howell (Pencoed), Lemuel Griffiths, Thomas Jones, E. John, Wm. Hopkin, J. Thomas (Coychurch Higher), Wm. Jenkins, Richard Thomas (Pontynawel), Illtyd Williams, Richard Williams. Edwin Williams, D. S. Loveluck, and Col. Warlow. — Mr. Jonah Chappell, the coal contractor, who had been given notice the previous meetings, to terminate his con- tract attended before the Board, and produced several invoices and railway certificates showing that he had not received any but Pontrhiwfer best large, the quality which he had originally con- tracted for.—The Chairman read the memorandum, The Clerk pointed out that Mr. Chappell, if he had attended the Board after the first intima- tion of the quality of the coal, would have been competent to select a person to arbitrate on the quality, but what they would do now would be one of the generosity of the guardians.—In answer to Mr. Barrow, Mr. Chappell stated that 9personally he could not distinguish the difference between No. 2 and 3 Rhondda, but he always ordered the latter.-It was decided thet the notice be withdrawn, and that Mr. Chappell be ] allowed another chance, the feeling of the Board ( to be communicated to him.-The Vice-Chairman 1 said there was a little improvement in the coal 1 that day.—Mr. William Jenkins (Llanfihangel) j called the attention of the Board to the fact that a little boy, named Ryan, in his service from the 1 Cottage Homes, had been suffering throughout the summer from bad eyes, and had been attended by j Dr. Mellor. He now becoming very much worse, it was his opinion that they could not cure him, ( but probably there would be a chance of doing so if J he were sent to an oculist. He was of opinion that the Board ought to send him there. The boy was 16 years of age, and it was intended that he be I prepared to accept another position, and ultimately] prove a respectable member of society.—In the discussion which followed it was pointed out by J the Clerk that he did not think the person who *■ employed the boy was liable for his medical atten- I dance.-It was decided that the boy be sent to t the Swansea Eye Hospital, on the proposition of 1 Mr. William Howells (Wick), seconded by Mr. ] Iltyd Williams.—This was all the business of im- ] portance.

BRIDGEND HIGHWAY BOARD. Tho ordinary monthly meeting of this Board was held on Saturday at the Union Workhouse, Bridgend. when there were present :—Messrs. J. Blandy Jenkins (chairman), Edwin Price, Wm. Howells (Wick), Thomas Rees, Edwin Williams, Griffith Thomas, D. Thomas (Tytalwyn), William Hopkin, D. Bowen. Ed. Morgan, and Col. Warlow. -The Surveyor's accounts showed that the expen- diture during the last month was zC326 6s. 4d. There was a balance due to him of 416 3s. 3d., and the amount required for the following month was £486, £ 100 of which would be required for the contract of widening the road from St. Brides to Southerndown. There was a slight overdraft at the bank which would be met shortly by several i large amounts about to be received.—Messrs. Charles Dagnell and Co. wrote stating that they would meet the wishes of the Board, and procure the sum of Y,850 in one loan, and the draft agree- ment would be shortly sent for approval. This was accepted.-The contractor for the Southern- down road widenilig (Mr. Rowe) had signed the contract and commenced the work.—The com- mittee to inspect the Yorath Goch Bridge with the committee from the Margam Local Board, had not met, and it was decided that the 16th. 17th. and 19th November be suggested to the Board as suitable dates upon which the committee of this board were prepared to meet them.—Mr. Edwin Williams said a vestrv meeting had been held at Tondu the previous Thursday, and it was decided that the Board be asked to widen the road from the railway bridge to V elin hch, inas- much as there was a great amount of traffic now boing carried on between. Toadu and the Ogmore and Garw Valleys. It was also at present in a. very dangerous state.—The surveyor w.s in- structed to report and estimate the probable cost of tho work needed.—Mr. Williams also drew attention to the great number of stiles between Tondu Station and Pwllandras. There were no less than six there over a very short distance and it was a very great inconvenience for young'and old people alike.-The Chairman Young people like to make love by the stile, Mr. Williams. (Laughter.)-Mr. Williams They can do that against a wicket gate, sir, and make it a kissing gate. (Renewed laughter.) Mr. Williams made a motion that gates be erected at the spot, but this found no seconder, and the matter fell through, several of the members being of opinion that°it would involve a dangerous precedent.—Mr. Edwin Price produced a letter he bad received from Miss Thomas (Haregrove Farm, Tythegstone), calling the attention of the Board to the bad state of the Syne-lane, and the surveyor was directed to attend to the matter, and report to the Board at the next meeting.—There were no other matters of im- portance discussed.

OGMORE AND GARW LOCAL LOCAL BOARD. OVERCROWDING IN THE GARW. The usual monthly meeting of this Board was held at the Fox and Hounds, Bryntnenin, on Tuesday last, present—J. Blandy Jenkins (chair- man), Messrs. Thomas Lewis, W. Llewellyn D. Owen, Jenkin Williams, J. T. Salathiel.' D. Edwards, T. Williams, D. Price, Dr. Parry, D. T. Williams (clerk's deputy), and Mr. H. Dawkin Williams (surveyor).—Correspondence was referred to the Board from the Board of Trade, in reference to the application of the Ogmore Electric Light Company for a license to contruct overhead wires within the district. The Board of Trade were of opinion that such wires were fraught with many disadvantages, and were unwilling except under exceptional circumstances, and asked to be fur- nished with particulars.-It was decided that a committee, consisting of the Chairman and Mr. Salathiel report upon the point, and get the opinion of an expert upon the matter.—Mr. Salathiel declined owing to the action of one of tho members of the Board, stating that certain wrongful imputations had been ascribed to him.- The name of Dr. Parry was then put forward, and decided upon.—A lengthy report on several cases of overcrowding in the Garw Valley was read. In one case there were five in a kitchen, five in a similar room, with two lodgers; in another three families in the same house, containing six, three, and five persons respectively, at Blaengarw another case at Blaengarw,' there were four in family, four, in apartments', and five lodgers another seven in family, four in apartments, and four lodgers in one case the number of persons reached 16—viz., four lodgers, four in apartments, and eight in family. In most of those cases the houses only contain three bed- rooms, and in some instances whole families of five and six persons slept in the same room, and in some cases the beds were occupied day and night. —Mr. Dl. Price, who had been issuing forth with frequent interruptions, burst out with a forcible harangue, the gist of which was with reference to the proceedings of the Board in prosecuting the man Maddox for allowing his house to be occupied before it was actually completed and certified. Where were people to go to ? Were they going to banish them like tfie Jews to Siberia ? (Loud laughter.)-The Chairman having said that he gathered from Mr. Price's remarks that he (Mr. Price) had now some houses ready for occnpation. ('' Hear, hear," and renewed laughter.)—After a long discussion, a committee was appointed to consider the whole question.-This was all the business of importance.

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YSTRAD LOCAL BOARD. THE FLOODS AT FORTH. On Friday last the ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Ystrad Local Board was held at Pentre under the presidency of Mr. Alderman W. Jenkins. J.P. The other members present were Messrs. D. Da vies, D. Morgan, A. J. Treharne, M. Llewellyn, E. W. Lewis, W. H. Morgan (clerk), and Dr. James (medical c, (,er). THE RECENT FOODS AT PORTH. A large deputation, introduced by Mr. E. Dukes, draper, Porth, waited vpon the Board in order to lay before them certain complaints regarding the serious and frequent overflow of the Rhondda River at the place.—Mr. Dukes said the deputa- tion represented the Porth and District Tradesmen Association. The extent of the damage done in Porth was, he was sure, unknown to the members of the Board, and the state of the town—the stench arising from the deposits of the flood-was shocking and the deputation wanted to know if there were any means of stopping the floods in future, or of mitigating its results. Speaking personally he might say that in his own house he had eight feet of water, and many others had suffered more or less.—Mr. Cole, butcher, said the water came to his house in a rush, and caused a loss of £ 30.—Mr. S. Fudge, postmaster, remarked that the present state of the town was most dangerous, and the inhabitants were open to all sorts of diseases. Before they could feel safe he though the bed of the river should be excavated, as it was then several feet higher than what it was some years ago. — Mr. Preece, ironmonger, said that the water came rushing into his house through the sewer, and that it carried with it excreta, aud other stuff from the sewer, and the stench arising from the same was horrible. His loss had been no less than £40. He had also noticed that many workmen failed to go to their work that day, and lost a day's, work.—The Chairman said that the flood had never been so high before.^—Mr. Preece I have only lived there six months, and have already had the water in my house twicc. Other members of the deputation having spoken, the Chairman pointed out that the Board had no power over the bed of the river.—Mr. Fudge But certainly it is the duty of the Board to respect the health of the ratepayers.-The Clerk Our powers are very limited indeed. I would advise you to band together and make a wall to stop the river from overflowing. The Board cannot do that because the wall would not be on their property.-The Chairman We are not abutting on the river, and have no right to erect a wall there. Our sym- pathies are with you, but we cannot remedy the mischief. You may ask the landlords to erect the wall.—Mr. Dukes asked if the Board had no power to compel the landlords to erect a wall.—The Chairman replied in the negative, and added that probably the County Council had more power over the bed of the river than the Local Board had.- The Clerk The power which we have by Act of Parliament is really a sham.-The Chairman Porth has given us a great deal of the trouble from time to time, and we have done all we have been n.slrBd to do- Wo wish to make vrm ns fortable As we possibly can, but you have some- thing to expect from your landlords also.—Mr. G. Thomas suggested that the Board should appoint a sub-eommittee to see the landlords, and this was agreed to. — Mr. Dukes thanked the Board for their attention, but before leaving the room said he wished to make a complaint. A large quantity of sewage and other unhealthy stuff had been left on tha roads, and he had failed to get any of the officials of the Board to remove the same.—The deputation then with- drew.-The Chairman (to the surveyor) The least thing we oould do is to remove this stuff.— The Surveyor I have given special instructions to the inspector of nuisances to remove it, but it seems he has not done so.-It was eventually agreed that the surveyor should fully report on the matter at the next meeting.—The Clerk read a letter from the solicitors of Dr. H. N. Davies, stating that the damage to that gentleman's far- niture owing to the flood amounted to £ 150. A DEPUTATION OF WOMEN. A deputation of women waited upon the Board with respect to the removal of some pigstyes which they had been notified to remove.-The Chairman remarked that it was useless for them (the deputation) to ask the Board to overlook a breach of the bre-liwi.-The head of the deputa- tion (courtesring) But, sir, although the styes are near the house. they are quite clean—often cleaner than my house, (Laughter.)—Mr. G. Thomas Give them a little time, say during the lifetife of the present occupiers of the styes. (Renewed laughter.)—It was ultimately agreed to carry OUT; Mr. Thomas's suggestion, and the chair- man remarked th.it at tho end of that period he would find suitable laud for the erection of new styes. FINANCE. The report of the Finance Committee was read, and showed that there remained a balance in the hands of the Board of ;S 10.935 lls. 5d. The ex- penditure for the past month amounted to £401 10s. lid. It was decided to sign cheques for the amounts named. MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. Dr. James (the medical officer). in the course of his report, recommended the Board to push forward the private improvements work, and to register all the houses in the district.—It was decided that this should be done.—He also called attention to the fact that twenty-three houses in Jones'-terrace, Clydach Vale, wore not drained at all, and that the excreta from the water-closets found its way to the lane at the back.-On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr. D. Davies, it was resolved that the owners should be summoned.—The Medical Officer further reported that he had visited five slaughterhouses which had no blood-pans supplied. The owner. of these houses were also ordered to be prosecuted.-Out of five samples of milk which the Medical Officer had tested, only one contained the requisite amount of cream. It was resolved to acquaint the police with the fact, in order that they might prosecute the offenders. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The Surveyor reported that he had made arrange- ments for the erection of new urinals in the dis- trict, and recommended that the same be fitted up with automatic flushing tanks. He would, how- ever, advise the Board to delay doing so until next spring.—The report was then adopted. INSPECTORS OF NUISANCES REPORTS. The fiv-i inspectors of nuisances then submitted their reports of the five different districts into which the Board area is divided, and in the course of which it transpired that soveral cases of scarlet fever and typhoid had broken out in the Treher- bert district, that 14 dozen lamp-glasses had been broken between Ferndale and Mardy, that typhoid fever was raging in Dinas and Pandy, and that a case of diphtheria had been reported at Havod. Most of these eases had, however, been imported into the district.—It was decided, on the motion of Mr. George Thomas, seconded by Mr. D. Morgan, to co-operate with tha Pontypridd Local Board to prosecute Mr. Parfitt, the owner of a slaughter- house on land belonging to both Boards.

COITY SCHOOL BOARD. THE RECENT ACTION OF THE BOARD. FEELING STILL RUNNING HIGH. THREATENING LETTERS TO MEMBERS OF THE BOARD. The monthly meeting of this Board was held at the Schoolroom on Tuesday. There were present -Rev. F. W. Edmondes (chairman). Messrs. D. Phillips, George Singer, Evan John, Morgan David, and R. H. Cox (clerk). Four applications were received for the post of attendance. officer from the following .—Messrs. Evan Thomas, Bye- astwood, Coity Thomas Howell. Cbity; Daniel Thomas, Postman, Coity; and Thomas James, Australian-terrace, Bridgend.-On the motion of Mr. George Singer, seconded by Mr. Evan John, the latter was appointed, Mr. Morgan David sup- porting Mr. Thomas Howell: Cheques were drawn in favour of the clerk for :e5 10s., quarter's salary, and 42 Is. 9d. as petty cash.-The attend- ance at school averaged 15-8, showing an increase upon the previous weeks.-The Chairman said there was a matter which was deferred from the previous meeting regarding the non-attendance of children at school. He did not know whether the Board thought it worth while taking any steps in the matter, but his own opinion was that they let things take their course. His opinion was that things would come with patience and time. Re- garding the accommodation at the room for chil- dren, he had ascertained certain particulars with reference to it at the meetings of the Sanitary Authority. There appeared to be ample floor ac- commodation for the number of children when the inspector of nuisances visited the place, and although the cubical area was not up to the requirement, itill it was so near that he did not think it worth while inter- fering on that score. When the inspector visited the place, there were 69 cubic feet for each child in attendance, and Dr. Randall had told him (the chairman) -%ince that 80 feet would be re- quired by the Education Department. His own opinion was that they should have patience until the attendance officer had commenced duties, and see how things turned out in the course: of a month or two. He thought it the best way from every poio-tof view. The attendance odcer could report to them as to the children attending school, and if there were any that did not.—Mr. George Singer I think it is about the best course we can adopt.— The other members concurred.—A bill was laid on the table for £4 18s. from Mr. James Davies for work done in connection with the school house.— It was ordered to be paid after he had completed the work properly.—A letter was read from Mr. E. Peters, the recently-deposed schoolmaster, enclos- ing an application for his fraction of the grant in respect of a pupil teacher, who had passed in the Second Class at the examination last July. Another application was read from Miss Phillips, Hendra House, the pupil teacher, applying for her portion.—The Clerk stated that no grant had been received as yet, and the Chairman said he had better reply to this effect.-An application was read from Miss Catherine David, Spencer-road, for the payment of 10s. 9d. in lieu of notice to ter- minate her engagement as sewing mistress, which concluded on the 1st September last.—The Clerk read an entry, dated June 2, stating that Miss Catherine David was given notice that her engage- ment as sewing mietress would terminate at the beginning of the summer holidays." She agreed to the arrangement at the time.—The Chairman said the clerk had better write stating that the Board would not acknowledge any liability. He personally remem- bered her being told about it at the time, and assenting to it.—An application by Mr. John Rees for the use of the schoolroom for a public enter- tainment had been mislaid by the Clerk.—The Chairman asked what was the nature of the enter- tainment, and if any of the members knew any- thing about it.—Mr. John Going to give a testi- monial to Mr. Peter they are, I think—(laughter) —and also going to give a public tea party with it. (Renewed laughter.)—Mr. George Singer desired the attention of the Board to a letter ho had in his hand written to him by somebody. He characterised it as threatening, besides being vulgar and filthy. He would not undertake to read it, and asked that the Board might take some action regarding it.—Mr. Phillips: I have had one, too, and Mr. Phillips. the schoolmaster, has bad two.—The Chairman said that unless it was directed to the Board they could not undertake to discuss it.—The headmaster (Mr. Phillips) re- ported that a pane of glass had been broken last Monday fortnight. It was a stormy night, and no doubt some persons took advantage of it.—Mr. Singer But the storm did not throw the stone. (Laughter.)—There was no other business of im- portance.

EISTEDDFOD AT PONTYPRIDD. On Monday last (Mabon's Day) a grand musical eisteddfod was held at the Market-hall, Ponty- pridd. The weather was most favourable, and the attendance good, in fact during some parts of the day there were not less than 2.000 people present; and the proceeds, which went towards de- fraying the debt of Saron Congregational Chapel, Ynyshir, must have amounted to a very consider- able amount. When we consider tho very large number present, and that the whole of the con- tests passed off wiihout a single hitch, the com- mittee must be highly complimented. As many as eight choirs had entered for the chief choral com- petition, so it can be seen that the gathering was of more than ordinary interest. Mr. W. Meredith, M.E., of the National Colliery, Wattstown, made a splendid president, and in the absence of Mr. W. Abraham, M.P. (Mabon), conducted the proceed- ings in a most admirable manner. Tha adjudica- tor, Mr. D. W. Lewis, F.T.S.C., Brynaman, r..s usual, did his duty in a very satisfactory manner, and the same may be said of Mr. G. R. Jones, Fern- dale, who acted as accompanist. The following are the results of the competi- tions :— For the best rendering on the pianofore of No. 1 Sonatina, for childaen under 16 years, the prize was divided between Masters J. Jones and J. S. Jones, of Treorky. Miss Edith Parey, of Heolfach, was awarded the prize of 15s. for the best rendering of the contralto 11010," Ai Gwir Yw," out of three competitors. Four juvenile choirs entered the lists for the render- ing of Pan gilia 'r niwl," and the prize £5 was awarded to the Clydach Vale Juvenile Choir, under the leadership of Mr. D. Thomas. Five shillings were given to the leaders of each of the unsuccessful choir. For the best rendering of the quartette, "Good night beloved," the prize 30s. was awarded to Mr. T. J. Thomas, Ynyshir, and party. Mr. Howell Davies, Treorky, took the prize -(15s.) for the best rendering of the tenor solo, The Last Watch." Three drum and fife bands competed on the march- ing tunes, Men of Harlech," and the" Ash Grove," for which a prize of £4 was offered, and tho Merthyr Vale band, under the baton of Mr. Thomas Crook, was adjudged the best. Five shillings were awarded to the leaders of each of the unsuccessful choir. The prize of 15s. for the best rendering of the bass solo, Y Dymhestl," was awarded to Mr. Thomas Davies, Treorky. For the chief chora] competition a prize of £ 30 was offered, a.nd £1 to the leader of each unsuccessful choir. The test piece being Dattod mae Rhwymau." Eight choirs competed, and much iutorost wag nanifested in the contest. Much interest was taken in the chief choral con- tost, a prize of £30 being offered to the choir of not less than 80 in number that would best render, Dattod mae rhwymau Caethiwed" (J. Thomas). £1 was also offered to the conductor of each of the unsuccessful choirs, and it was stipulated in the conditions that the Ynyshir United Choir, conducted by Mr. GwiIym Thomas, should not compete. The following were the choirs that took part in the Icom- petition :—Cwmpark, Cwmamman, Ynysybwl, Noddfa, Pontycpmmer, Porth and Cymmer, Clydach Vale, and Blaenrhondda, Sfailisaf; and Ton United. The prize was divided between the Ynysybwl Choir, Llew Tawe, conductor, and the Efailisa Choir, conducted by Mr. John Lewis.

TONDU CRICKET CLUB, ANNUAL DINNER. On Saturday evening last about sixty persons sat down to a splendid supper at the Angel Hotel, Aberkenfig, provided and served in tho best man- ner by Host and Hostess Kingdom. A short time afterwards the cloth was removed, and the post- prandial proceedings commenced under the presi- dency of Mr. R. Bates. Among the others present we observed Drs. Thomas, Clayton. and Dick, Messrs. R. W. Roberts, W. H. Hitchings, J. H. Hill, W. Davidson. F. J. Long, G. G. Grey (Sam House), H. H. Davies. Fred A. Van Gelder (Ogmore Valley). J. W. Edwards (postmaster), E. Hurford (Cardiff), J. H. Lewis, John Smith, E. Hopkin (Tondu Football Club), E. Roes, C. P. Puffitt (secretary cricket club), H. W. Davies. G. A. Williamu, O'Neal, T. Rees, &c. The meeting hav- ing been opened by a duet (violin and piano), songs were rendered by Messrs. Long and Smith, followed by tho usual loyal toast. The Mem- bers of the Tondu Cricket Club and Officers" was proposed in appropriate terms by the Chairman, who wished them to continue the suc- cessful cricketing season they had just concluded by even greater success next year.—Mr. C. P. Puffit, the energetic secretary, iu rasponsa. read the report of the club's past season. To commence the season they had the sum of £3 Is. 8d. in hand, which, with the amount of the subscriptions for the 97 members, brought up the total receipts to £ 25 17s. 2d. The expenditure daring the year had been rather heavier than usual ( £ 22 6s.), but he was pleased to announce a balance at the bank of .£3 lIs. 2d. (Cheers.)—Regarding the play, he was sure they would agree with him thLt it was a pleasing feature to possess such encouraging individuals as Mr. W. H. Hitchings and Mr. J. W. Edwards, who had presented a bat and balls for the highest average in each department. Mr. Hitch- ing's bat was won by Mr. David Powell, with a batting average of 14*8, who was closely followed by Mr. J. H. Hill, with an average of 14'2. The bowling average ball was won by Mr. W. Rees, with '63, closely followed by Mr. Hill, with an average of 6-18, who won the ball for all-round cricket. (Cheers.) The total number of matches played were 14, with tha following result—won 5, lost 6. drawn 2. and 1 abandoned, victories beimr over St. John's (Cardiff), Barry Dock. and Bridgend. (Hear, hear.) Victory over Bridgand had not been known for some years past until this season. (Cheers.) Tho prizes were dis- tributed by the donors, who were pleased to observe that a young player had wrested the batting honours from the senior members, which augured well for the future success of the club.— The captain found a hearty response, and Mr. Geo. Richmond, a veteran cricketer, in referring to the club, said he was about to abandon cricket altogether. C' No, no," and a voice You have said that this past ten years.") Ho did not think he had said it before publicly. (Cheers and laughter.) The Visitors was responded to by Mr. Van Gelder, who referred to the evident good feeling existing between Ogmore Valley and Tondu.—■" Mr. Hitchings and Mr. Edwards were toasted as the donors of the prizes, and Mr. David- son referred to the club in eulogistic terms and to the genial secretary, whose toast was duly honoured. Mr. Puffit made a happy response.—" The Press was also honoured, and Mr. W. M. Davies (South Wales Star) responded. The evening was greatly enjoyed, the following contributing songs and recitations, the services of Mr. J. H. Lewis being volunteered as accompanist:—Messrs. Jno. Smith, Van Gelder (whose songs, with banjo accompani- ment, were the objects of loud applause), J. Long, E. Williams, Howell Davies. George Williams, — O'Nqal, Charles Jones., W. M. Davies., and R. King, J. P. Leat, E. Thomas (E. ap Ieuan). W. Davies (Qasdiff), E. WUliMM fEMhetbwt).

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