The South Wales Star

BARRY AND CADOXTON LOCAL BOARD. MONTHLY MEETING OF THE MEMBERS. The monthly meeting- of the Barry and Cadoxton Local Board was held at the Board-room. Cadox- ton. on Tuesday afternoon last. There were present-Councilor J. C. Meggitt (chairman), Dr. P. J. O'Donnell. General Lee. and Messrs. J Room- son, J. J. Williams. W. Thomas (Cadoxton), J. Barstow. G. Thomas: Dr. Neale (medical ofhcer). A. E. Leyshon (inspector of nuisances), and G. r. Willett (clerk's deputy). FLUSHING OF CLOSETS. Mr. W. Thomas (Cadoxton) gave notice to move that bye-law 70-whereby it is compulsory tnat a proper system of flushing should be pioyiccu all water-closets — should be resc^c "Robinson Do von want to dispense y"^hJ)u--hin- apparatus .Dr. O'Donnell Yes.—Mr. No. no. but I don't want to render it comp » FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE BOARD. General Lee. in moving the adoption of the minutes of the Finance Committee, reierrea .o the amount of the overdraft at the bar,k. anc saiu a good deal of that was due to the fact taat they had experienced some considerable duiiculty in obta ing one of the leans. He was given to understand that thev had now obtained the loan. but that they had ha(fto -ive an increased sum in aavance for interest Thev had thought it necessary to accept the offer in order to prevent any further delay. lIe su-ffestcl that for some little time the Board should use considerable discretion in authorising any fresh work as the Board were not in the financial position they ought to be. If the com- mittees proposed any new public works, the Finance Committee should be asked to report as to Where the money was to come from. He could not help thinkiiiir that if some such system was in- ^Usrurated the Board would save themselves some of the difficulties which had existeu— Mr. J. 3-. Williams seconded the adoption of the report, Mr. George Thomas As to the system of borro^~ in? it seems to me that we have a £ difficulty in getting loans through. 1 ,° "Whether there is any great saving borr^m iron private individuals. If there is no. they could be very much better effected th.oug I fublic Works Loan Commissioners -Tne Chau- man This is the only loan wmcn the Baad has Qe^ociated or attempted to negociate where a y di £ ty hr been met. Other loans have gone through vcrv satisfactorily. There hove been difficulties partly owing to a rising market and partly owini' to the somewhat large overurait a. the bank. But the overdraft is made tip almost ex- clusively of money spent in improvements Works and for money which we have for some- time to borrow from the Local Government Loaul. Whtwvl An of £ 5.080 comes through there NVhen tins loan_ ot ^standing except for ^llpracticady be no mn o d t<> Private improvements ^or .ff__ 4-v,nr, f-hP +Vio Fnance Committee tnat TO epo^tmg tu tl would work out .^heme suggested bj General nofc <*» V =ridT1 the We amount otjubHc works thTnk'f'/auHe ti«ht that the Finance Committee should kve'due Mtics of wort** that they can have time to consider where the money shall come from.—Mr. W. Thomas said all the recom- mendations of the committees came before the Board before they were sanctioned consequently the Finance Committee were in a position to know what public works were proposed to be undertaken.—General Lee said that was all very well, but when these reports were re- ceived there were matters of detail which could not be gone into before the Board meeting. One committee should be responsible to the Board for the state of the finances, when any new work was mooted With all due deference to the Chairman he wished to urge that his suggestion should be carried out. For instance there was some work about being carried out, the money for which he did not really know where it was to come from.-The report of the Finance Committee Was then adopted. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEES REPORTS. The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the deport of the Public Works Committee, moved with reference to the tenders for trees and tree- ffuards, that for the present the paragraph relat- ing thereto should be omitted.—Mr. G. xhomas bonded and it was agreed to.-The remainder of the renort which included references to the Private improvements of Thompson-street, the Barry outfall drain, kc. were adopted. v\ ith reference to the private improvements of Thomp- son-street. it was decided to obtain counsels Opinion as to whether or not it was a street under the meaning of the Public Health Act. I FUTt-KE PRIVATE IMPROVEMENTS. Mr. George Thorne said he could not help think- ing that it was quite time to take into considera- tion what private improvements were likely to be carried out next year. There were a large ntim- 1 of streets which were ready at Barry, and a large number at Holton and Riverside. I hey 1 could not move too soon in the matter, especially considering the financial aspect of the case. No Soard had had to deal with such problems in meetino- the reauirements of a new and rapidly rising town as that Board had had thrust upon them. He bogged to move that they should report to the Public Works Committee as to what private lmprovements were likely to be carnec out next ^r. together with the estimateed cost, and that a joint meeting of the Public orks and Finance Committees be held.-Mr. Barstow seconded, and the motion was carried. ] POLICE SUPERVISION OF PUBLIC STREETS. Mr. W. Thomas moved that a list of all st^ets taken over by the Board be sent to the local Police, so that they murht look after them as they i had in reference'to other streets taken over bj the Board.—Dr. O'Donnell. in seconding the motion, said one day recently he passed through a street and found nine empty carts obstructing it lne resolution was unanimously agreed to. THE DISGRACEFCL CONDITION OF C'ADOXTON COMMON. General Lee, in reply to Dr. O'Donnell, said the Commons Committee had nothing further to report in reference to the acquiring of Cadoxton Common. The Clerk had seen the steward of the manor at his (General Lee's) request, but he could o-ive them no information whatever. It was verv^rear pity that they could not do something. He was° shocked the other day to see that their beautiful common had been so cut about by carts that it looked like nothing else a ploughed field. (Hear, hear.) — Dr. O'Donnell agreed, but said no on- appeared to take any notice—not even the constable of the Common. A few years ago, whon it was attempted to plav cricket on the Common, the Commoners kicked up a terrible row, but now people were allowed to cut it up as much as they liked. MISCELLANEOUS. Two members were appointed to sign a cheque for the drainage contractors. Messrs. W R. Parker and Co., when the certificate from JVL.. talker, drainage engineer, is received. TEMPORARY SLAUGHTER-HOUSE AND PUBLIC MORTUARY. Mr George Thomas moved the adoption of the '^ites Committee, which had recommendations m I Reference to a temporary slaughter-house. and mortuarv He said it had been felt by the com- Oiitt.ee that some provision was absolutely neces- sary for the temporary slaughtering of cattle. If they could not get the consent of the Local Government Board, then the work should be carried out at the expense of the ratepayers.— General Lee seconded. The temporary mortuary too, was very much required, and that was one of the reasons why they proposed undertaking the ^ork.—A deal of objection was laid. owing to the tact that it was proposed to erect the mortuary fcear the slaughter-house.—Mr. Robinson said the Government inspector had stated pretty clearly that they could not approve of the slaughter- house proposed to be erected, and he wanted to Wow why they could not erect one which would ^eet with the approval of the Local Government ^oard. Eventually the recommendations of the committee were agreed to. PROPOSED RECREATION GROUND FOR BARRY DOCK. General Lee. in accordance with notice of Motion, moved that application should be made for Permission to borrow money to enable the Board to purchase land for a recreation ground at Bolton. After referring to what he suggested Vas a very suitable site near the Hol- *00. Board School. General Lee said he litd not think he need say anything about the Necessity of having a recreation ground like that, because he thought they were all agreed that if they could obtain land, it would h*e of very great benefit to the future Wn. Future generations would bless them if they left them such lungs, as the recreation fields had suggested. He believed there would be difficulties^in the way. and he thought it was a Pity that the land was not in the hands of those ^ho wonld hand it over free for the benefit of the district. If the land was to be acquired, it would have to be done by purchase or renting. It went Without saying that a recreation ground in the Neighbourhood he had mentioned would be of Sreat benefit to the future town, both morally and Physically.—Dr. O'Donnell said he seconded the desolation with very much pleasure.—Mr. W. I Thomas said there was a rumour that the land re- ferred to by General Lee had been bought by other parties.—Mr. George Thomas said he believed it was let to a syndicate.—Mr. J. J. Williams Can we get some idea as to the aggregate cost of the land.—Mr. George Thomas From what I know, I don't think you will be able to get it at lese than £1,000 an acre.—The Chairman said the resolution simply expressed an opinion, which he thought the whole Board should be in agreement with.-The resolution was then carrird. and on the motion of Dr. O'Donnell, seconded by Mr. George Thomas, it was decided to refer the matter to the Commons Committee. SUNDRY ITEMS. Mr. W. Thomas withdrew his motion relating to the improvement of the road from Robbins-lane, through Gibbonsdown, to Merthyrdovan, for the present. The seal of the Board was ordered to be afuxcd to the agreement between Mr. Edward Hughes and the Board in reference to private improvements in Northeaton-terrace. A letter was read from Tilessrs. Reed'and Cook in reference to the Holton-road contract of Mr. David Love. A discussion ensued thereon, but it was eventually decided to refer the letter to the sub- committee appointed to deal with the contract. The following bills for public works, etc.. were passed. W. Leyshon. Barry Dock, private im- provements. £40: Jenkin Brock. Cadoxton. ditto, £300: G. Rutter, Barry Dock, drainage, £250: E. J. Ince, Cadoxton. back-lane improvements, etc £215: W. R. Parker and Co.. Barry-road improve- ment contract, £75: A. Elliott, private improve- ments. £1.840. The Medical Oincer stated that the inspector of nuisances was continuing his house-to-house inspection of the district, and that with regard to Gueret-street, Barry Dock, where a recent death was due to the insanitary condition of the street, there were 43 serious nuisances in 43 houses. Notices had been issued, and it was now unanimously decided to enforce them, under the penalty of a prosecution.—Mr. Barstow sug- gested that three oil lamps should be erected on the laneway from the Cadoxton Common to near Church-terrace.—The matter was referred to the Public Works Committee. PROPOSED DIVISION OF THE DISTRICT INTO WARDS. A letter was read from Mr. F. P..Tones-Lloyd, secretary to the Barry and Cadoxton Ratepayers Association, enclosing a petition numerously signed by ratepayers, asking the Boarci uO call a public meeting for the purpose of considering the question of dividing the Local Bard district into wards, and to ask the County Council to hold an enquiry in. reference to the matter.—After a short discussion, the Chairman, who expressed himself as being in favour of dividing tho district into wards, promised to call the public meeting asked for.—This was the principal business.

AMALGAMATED SOCIETY OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS. ANNUAL DINNER AT CADOXTON. The third annual dinner of the Cadoxton- Barry branch of the Amalgamated Society of Car- penters and Joiners was held on Thursday evening of last week. The event was an unqualified success, and was probably the most successful anniversary of the branch that has yet been held. About 70 members and friends sat down to a really excellent repast served in Host J. J. Williams's very best style. Mr. H. L. Rogers, solicitor, pre- sided. and amongst the general company were. Messrs. Shaw. L. Y. Owen. A. W. Rogers. H. Bur- bidge. — Dunford, E. Lloyd. W. J. Flowers, G. Jenkins. E. Evans. J. Lloyd. A. W. Newman. G. Brock, W. Jeremiah. H. Fisher. &o.—At the con- clusion of the repast the Chairman returned thanks, and the toast list was proceeded with.— The Chairman gave the toast of The Queen and Royal Family," which was drunk with enthusiasm. —The Chairman proposed The Cadoxton Branch of the Carpenters' and Joiners' Society." He re- ferred to the favourable condition of the work- ing men of to-day as compared with that of centuries ago. By the extension of the franchise the working-men of to-day had become one of the important classes in society. Such societies as their own were to be greatly commended. The great dockers' strike in London had taught many people what organisation and combination really could accomplish. Such societies were very neces- sary. and consequently deserved the unstinted support of all who had the interests of the working classes at heart. (Cheers.) The evidence taken before the Royal Commission on Labour had also imparted important lessons as to the still serious condition of several sections of workers. The power of those present existed in their organisa- tion. and it should not be allowed to lapse. He advised them to use the weapon of organisation as a weapon of defence and not of offence. (Cheers.) He had much pleasure in proposing the toast. (Loud applause.)—Mr. T. S. Thomas (secretary) responded. He said three years ago the society started with 17 members last year that number had increased to 87 now the numerical strength of the branch was 100. At the commencement of this year they had £21878, °1d, in hand the in- come this year was £216 lis. lid.; the total being £ 414 Ss. li.}d. They had expended .£ Ii!) 4s. 5d; 17 members received unemployed pay during the year to the extent of £30 Hs. During the last three quarters there had been only two members in the re- ceipt of unemployed pay. The heavy expenditure in unemployed pay had been heavy during the severe weather last winter. (Hear, hear.) There had been 15 members in the receipt of sick pay, the total amount received in sick pay being £ 8 <>s. At present the balance in the bank was £ 214 18s. 3d., while the treasurer had in hand the sum of £40 15s. 2Jd. (Cheers.) Mr. Rees Williams also responded.—Mr. H. Fisher proposed Kindred Societies." (Applause.") He was pleased to see representatives of other societies present, and he hoped for the day when all such societies as theirs would bo federated. (Cheers.) He coupled with the toast the names of Mr. John Bowen and Mr. John Wright, (Applause.)—Both gentlemen responded.—Mr. W. J. Flowers gave the toast of Success to the Town and Trade of the Dis- trict."—Mr. Shaw and Mr. Lloyd returned thanks. Other toasts were" The Visitors li The Press," proposed by Mr. A. W. Roarers, and responded to by Mr. J. R. Llewellyn (Jlnrri/ Ihn-};. Xra-x) and n. Morgan(/•vwM &«>•) "Host and Hostess," The Chairman," kc.—Several enjoyable songs wore rendered during the evening, the proceedings being of the most harmonious nature. The gathering broke up with the singing of the National Anthem.

OUMORE AND (rARW LOCAL LOCAL BOARD. The meeting of this Board was held at the Fox and Hounds. Brynmenm. on Tuesday, when there were present Mr. T. Llewellyn (in the chair), Dr. Parry. Messrs. Jenkin Williams, W. Rees. D. Edwards, Dl. Price. Thos. Lewis, and J. Williams. S. H. Stockwood (clerk), and H. Dawkin Williams (surveyor).—A letter was read from Mr. Jonathan Maddox complaining of the action of the Board in prosecuting him. and it was ordered to be acknow- ledged.—Mr. Pees suggested that there being some misunderstanding, the surveyor be brought face to face with Mr. Maddox.—The Surveyor You will be a long time before bringing me face to face.—The Board of Trade wrote stating that they had written to the Ogmore Valley Electric Light- ing Company accepting the resolution of this Board recommending the sanction for laying overhead wires: but. however, enclosing certain stipula- tions they required to bo observed.—A letter was read from the Local Government Board with regard to the application of the Board for their sanction to borrow £40000 for works of street, asking what progress had been made with the ) drainage of the valley, because the Board were satisfied that until this matter had been properly considered they could not sanction the present application—The Surveyor produced a portion of the plan, and said it would be completed in about three months.—A reply to this effect was ordered to be sent. OGMORE WORKS COMMITTEE. The report of the Ogmore Works Committee recommended that tenders be invited for lighting, extinguishing, and cleaning the oil street-lamps throughout Ogmore Vale for three months, and to have posters printed as decided by the committee. The tenders had been obtained, and were decided upon.—Decided that the Clerk be instructed to give Mr. Jenkin Williams, jun.. Aber Farm. and others an undertaking on behalf of the B ard agreeing to pay such compensation as may be awarded for damage in laying the sewer through his land, and that the committee appoint Mr. J. Blandy Jenkins, the chairman, to value for the Board.—-Adopted.—It was also decided that the tenders for the supply of cast-iron pipes from Messrs. Charles Jordan and Sons, Newport (Mon.). be accepted—viz.. £ 5 per ton. delivered at Ty- newydd, Ogmore Vale.—Agreed that the Surveyor obtain copies of bye-laws relating to pleasure- grounds and parks from other places for perusal. Also that the Clerk be instructed to search the Llynvi and Ogmore Railway Act with the view of ascertaining the power invested in a public authority as to the detention of the public at level crossings throughout the district of the Board. That a special committee be. appointed to peruse the present bye-laws.—That the committee agreed with the Garw Ward that a fee of 5s. per meeting be paid for the use of any room required to hold their meetings. GARW WORKS COMMITTEE. The recommendations of this committee were as follows :—(!) That the Surveyor insert an adver- tisement in one of the local papers, and also to have posters printed and posted, inviting tenders for lighting, extinguishing, and cleaning the street oil-lamps, throughout the Garw Valley for six months, the present mode of doing the above work not giving entire satisfaction. They further recommended that the Valley be divided into three divisions (with the view of having the said work more efficiently performed)—viz.. No. 1, Blaengarw (including Nanthir-road down to Dr. Parry's house) Xo. 2, Pontycymmer (including Pantygog and Cuckoo-street) No. 3, Pontyrhil Llest-houses (including Braichycymmer-road to the junction of the road leading up to the Braichycymmer Farm), and that each division be attended to by a separate lamplighter.— That additional lamps be fixed in the following places and streets—viz., one in Richard-street, near the side of the proposed new church. Nant- yrvchain. the end of Waenbant: one top of Blaen- garw-road one opposite Noddfa Baptist Chapel; one back of Railway-row one back of Railway- row, Pontvcymmer; one lower end of Cuckoo- street two at Garw Fech-m corner of Mount Pleasant. Pontyrhil one near the manager's house. Llest.—That the surveyor ba authorised to pay 5s. per meeting for the uso of any room re- quired for holding the Works Committee, as with- out such an arrangement the members cannot claim such room for their special purpose.—That pipes be laid in the open sewer near the Flaldau Colliery as recommended by the surveyor, and that the clerk be instructed to draw the attention of the owners of property abutting upon the said sewer, the desirability of enclosing their ground at the bscks of their several houses.—That a nine-inch sewer be laid in Garreg-road preparatory to the geneiiil scheme of drainage, so that the owners of houses may connect their drains and be able to abate the nuisance long complained of by the houses in the above road.—That the Board instruct the clerk to call the attention of the chief-con- stable to the necessity of having an additional resident police-constable, tho existing number being inadequate to the present population, and at the same time to remind him of a petition recently forwarded by the Blaenganv Chamber of Trade to the same effect.-That the Board obtain in writing the consent of the owners of Braichy- cymmer Estate to hand over the piece of road near Xoddfa Chapel.—That the surveyor purchase the number of extra lanterns, lamps, and brackets re- quired.—That a special committee be appointed to revise the present bye-laws.—These recom- mendations were adopted.

RATEPAYERS' MEETING AT PORTHCAWL. LIVELY PROCEEDINGS. Mr. Evan Evans (County Council) was called upon to preside over a large and occasionally rowdy meeting last Thursday evening. The Chairman read the announcement on the poster calling the meeting. The first business of the meeting was to pass a resolution inviting the vol- unteers to encamp on the common. But before the question was touched upon some of the more knowing ones commented in rather severe terms upon the persons who wanted to get a Local Board. Messrs. Jenkin John, Thomas Baggs, William Thomas, and Edward Thomas were very much against the Board, but were too impatient to wait for the question to be brought forward. When the Chairman had called the meeting s at- tention to the question, Mr. Griffith Thomas, guardian, thought the volunteers conducted them- selves very well here.—Mr. David Hopkin Hopkin thought he knew more of the Lock's Common than anyone in the room. He had a cousin who went to Ewenny last year to camp, but he had been very ill.—Mr. Robert Ching was of opinion that the volunteers should be invited.—Mr. James Brogden, Mr. Richard Sampson, and Mr. Anthony Lewis were in favour of this course.—Mr. Patsy Power said we were kept in our beds and our peace protected by the soldier, and any one ob- jecting was no better than a hangman.—Dr. Alexander was in favour.—Mr. Thomas James moved and Dr. Alexander seconded the following resolution :—" That we, the ratepayers of Newton Xottage. in public meeting assembled, beg to cor- dially invite the volunteers to encamp here during the ensuing season, ground to be provided." Car- ried 7H-7H. con. Second business on the agenda :— That we take tho matter of forming a Local Board for the district into consideration." Mr. Grriffitli Thomas (guardian) was of opinion that the question was not broached at the Parochial Committee.—Mr. Brogden begged to differ from Mr. Thomas. — The minute bearing upon the question was read by Mr. W. J. Phillips, confirm- ing Mr. Brogden's view.—Rising to speak on the question. Mr. Brogden thought that when a place was young there was a chance of laying it out in some order, and building would follow suit. there would be a considerable saving of money in the long run. Future arenerations would also help to pay for the drains which they would enjoy. The money required would be borrowed on the rates, and we would be only following the lead of other towns. The farmers would be rated at a less rate than householders.—Dr. Alexander wished to know what were the requirements of Porthcawl, as to populatioh or area.—Mr. S. H. Stockwood. in reply to Dr. Alexander, said that there was no margin as to population or area. Speaking to the question, he was of opinion that a board would be an acquisition the work done partially now would be done brtter then. The roads at the place were very bad. The streets not lighted, and the drainage the most primitive. Llandudno had made great progress, though not of better natural resources, by its board of im- provement commissioners.—Dr. Alexander con- curred with Mr. Stockwood as to the sanitary arrangements of the place, both gentlemen were considerably interrupted by several persons.—The rising of Mr. Comley was the signal for a renewal of interruptions, several offensive things being said. But the speaker kept pegging away heedless of the interruptions, such as liyou want me to put a lamp over your door," or "my cart to carry away your refuse." Mr. Comley quietly replied. he wanted nothing of the sort. he simply wanted the streets lighted. Ho thought they were getting on at Porthcawl. now they had some fine hotels. some good lodging-houses, a bank. and a lawyer. (Laughter.) The meeting he contended was competent to deal with this or any questions appertaining to the place. (Hear. hear.) The ad- vantages of a board were that it secured drain- age and lighted streets—(some more interruptions took place here). There were many complaints in the summer of dust scavenging would be done, and people would flock to the place. The cost would be something, but every one would have his fair share to pay.—Mr. J. T. Dare was of opinion that Porthcawl was large enough now to manage its own aifairs.—Mr. Edward Thomas, Nottage. was against the Board, but he wished to know of Mr. Dare if the light would be conveyed to Nottage.—Mr. Dare replied in the affirmative, and expressed his thanks, saying he could have a lamp to go to bed with.—Mr. Robert Ching thought we ous-ht to get more light at Porthcawl. and other things as well. The question was how was it to be done-the place was the Brighton of South Wales.—Mr. Jenkin John wanted every one to carry his own refuse away as he did. Some people wanted others to carry their refuse away, but it was only two or three that wanted a Board, and they were strangers.—Mr. William Bagg wanted to know if he built a house on the Tuskar. would they take his water away —Mr. William Thomas thought there was no need of a Board of Health at all. There were roars of laughter during the delivery of these terse addresses. Mr. James Brodgen moved, "That it is desirable that steps be taken to obtain a Local Board for the parish of Newton Nottasre." — Dr. Alexander seconded.—Mr. William Thomas moved as an amendment. That we leave this question drop at present,"—Mr. David Hopkins. Queen's Hotel. seconded.—Nineteen voted for the amendment, and thirty to forty for the resolution, while two parish of Newton Nottasre." — Dr. Alexander seconded.—Mr. William Thomas moved as an amendment. That we leave this question drop at present,"—Mr. David Hopkins. Queen's Hotel, seconded.—Nineteen voted for the amendment, and thirty to forty for the resolution, while two or three voted both ways. The result was received with loud applause. with loud applause.

BARRY DOCK WEEKLY TIDB TABLE. Morn. After. Ht. h.m. h.m. ft. in Dec. 4 Friday 8 35 8 54 34 2 „ 5 Saturday 8 35 8 54 33 2 „ 6 Sunday 9 53 10 15 31 9 7 Monday. 10 38 11 2 30 3 „ 8 Tuesday 11 29 11 55 29 11 „ 9 Wednesday. 0 2 0 35 28 3 „ 10 Thursday 0 13 153 28 11

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LLANTWIT-FARDRE SCHOOL BOAUD. APPOINTMENT OF HEAD-MISTRESS. The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Llant- wit-Fardre School Board was held on Tuesday evening last at the Graig School-room, Ponty- pridd, when there were present Messrs. James Richards (chairman), D. Leyshon (vice-chairman), Councillor James Roberts, Rev. E. Rees. Rev. Father Smyth, Mr. Hopkin Morgan, and D. Bryant. NEW DESKS. On the motion of Mr. D. Leyshon. seconded by Mr. D. Bryant, it was decided to obtain 25 new desks for the Board-room at the Graig School. FINANCE. The report of the Finance Committee was sub- mitted. and it stated that during the month a sum of £25 10s. had been paid to the treasurer who had in his hands at present a balance of £250 9s. 6d. A number of bills were ordered to be paid. and the Chairman and the Rev. E. Rees appointed to sign cheques. NEGLIGENT PARENTS. On the recommendation of the School Atten- dance Committee, it was decided to summons a number of parents for neglecting to send their children to school. THE SALARIES OF TEACHERS. Applications were received from Miss Bryant. head-mistress of the Llantwit Infant SchooL and Miss Jones, head-mistress of tne Graig Infant Schools, for increase of salaries—The Clerk re- ported that the mistresses of Infant Schools under the Board received a fixed salary of £65 plus one quarter of the merit grant. This, in the case of Mi*s Bryant, amounted to £ 2 12s., and in the case of Miss Jones to £ 17 14s. The average attendance of the Graig Infant School was 221. and that of the Llantwit School was 62.-The Chairman thought that Miss Jones should be content with the money she received, but it was different with Miss Bryant.—The Vice-Chairman was ofl opinion that the matter should be left in abeyance unti the next Board came into office.—-Councillor1 Roberts said there was a great discrepancy between the salaries of the two teachers.—The Vice- chairman But we cannot place them on the same basis. The only thing we can do is to offer Miss Bryant the opportunity of an appointment to a larger school under the Board as soon as a vacancy occurs.—It was finally resolved, on the motion of the Vice-Chairman, seconded by Mr. Hopkin Morgan, that the matter should be dropped for the present. THE NEW MISTRESS OF THE GRAIG SCHOOLS. The Clerk reported that he had received" nine applications for the vacant headmistress-ship at the Graig SchooL-Mr. D. Bryant was of opinion that although trained teachers were very well in their way. yet they should not overlook the claims of their own teachers.—Councillor Roberts and Father Smyth were of the same opinion.—Coun- cillor Roberts moved that Miss Lloyd, assistant at Treforest Schools, should be appointed. The mem- bers knew her intimately, and found that she had been in the service of the Board for twelve years,, and had discharged her duties most satisfactorily. She was also the senior teacher of the Board who had applied.—Mr. Leyshon moved the appointment of Miss Williams, assistant at the Graig Schools, and said that she had only been two years less in the service of the Board than Miss Lloyd had.- Mr. Hopkin Morgan seconded Councillor Roberts' motion, which was eventually carried. OVERPAYMENT OF FEES. OVERPAYMENT OF FEES. The Clerk read a letter from Mr. Joseph David, head master of the Grange Schools, applying for the repayment of a sum of 10s., which he had overpaid to the treasurer when leaving Llantwit Schools. It was decided that thii money be re- funded. A VOTE OF CONGRATULATION. On the motion of Councillor Roberts, seconded by Mr. Bryant, a hearty vote of congratulation was passed to Mr. Henry Davie*, of Cilfynydd, who had been appointed travelling lccturer on mining for the Technical Schools in connection with the Cardiff University College. Mr. Davies began his career as a teacher under the Llantwit Vardre Board.

VOLUNTEER INTELLIGENCE, 11TH COMPANY 2ND GLAMORGAN ARTIL- LERY VOLUNTEERS. Company Orders.—Cadoxton. 4th December. 1891. Parades for the ensuing week as under:—Monday, 7th,40-pounder R.B.L. Gun Drill Competition at Car- dill". Members competing rnll leave Cadoxton by the 6.59 p.m. train. Undress uniform to be worn. Tuesday, 8th, Repository Competition at Cardiff. 11th Company Detachment will leave Cadoxton by the 6.20 p.m. train from Cadoxton. Any other members of the Company wishing to be present may. Undres* uniform to be worn. Wednesday, 9th, Repository Exercise. Thurs- day. 10th, the Annual Distribution of Prizes at the Park-hall, Cardiff. Every member entitled to a prize should be present. Members of 11th Coinpony will leave Cadoxton by the 6.20 p.m. train. Full Dress, without carbine or sword. Each member will be allowed four tickets for the admission of their friends to the Park-nail, and may be had from the Sergeant- Instructor. Members who are in possession of carbine. sword, or great coat are particularly requested to return them at once. j By Order, (Signed), j". JUST KANDCOCK, Oapt. Commanding 11th Company.

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