The South Wales Star

BARRY DISTRICT NEWS. BARRY. BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS.— At the Cardiff Bankruptcy Court on Thursday, the following cases came before the Registrar (Mr. A. F. Langley) :—Re W. J. Jeifries, builder, Barry.—Mr. George David, solicitor, appeared for the debtor and for Messrs. Reed and Cook. The Official Receiver said he had no questians to ask, and the examination was closed.—lie Charles Eyles, haulier, Barry. This debtor stated, in reply to the Official Receiver, that he was a haulier for builders, and his liabilities had amounted to JE300 or £ 400. He had no assets except some horses and carts, which had been assigned by a bill of sale to Mr. Williams.-In answer to Mr. Wade, for creditors, he said he had had as many as 26 horses, some of which had not been paid for, and some of which he had gold when he was hard up. He had not sold any at a profit and pocketed the money.—In reply to Mr. Williams he said the roads at Barry were so bad that the horses were soon knocked up, and in that way he lost a lot of money.—Debtor having answered a few questions by the Official Receiver, the examination was closed. Re David Evans, grocer, Barry.—Mr. George David appeared for the <*reditors.—The ex- amination was adjourned, as the debtor had not filed a statement of accounts. ALLEGED THEFT OF BOOTS.—On Friday Arthur Charles Oak, a young man, was charged at the clerk to the Penarth magistrates' office (before Mr. Lewis Williams) with stealing a pair of boots and slippers, value 5i. 6d., from the shop of George Cousins and Co., outfitters, of Barry. — Police-constable John Edwards stated that he was on duty at Barry Railway Station on the 3rd inst. at 6 p.m., when he saw prisoner coming along with a bag in his hand. W itness asked him for his pass, and the prisoner said that his brother was coming behind with it. Witness then searched prisoner and found a pair of boots and slippers. He then made inquiries, and found that the boots had been stolen from Mr. Cousins's shop. Wit- ness took prisoner into custody.—Mr. G. Cousins proved the loss of the boots,—Prisoner was remanded until to-day, when he was tried at the Barry Dock Police-court, an account of which appears in another column. THH RECENT CARDIFF ABDUCTION.—Edward Davios, who. it will be remembered from a report in the SOITH WALES STAU of last week, was charged at the Cardiff Police-court with taking a girl, under the age of 16 years, from the jurisdiction of her I parents, and who spent two nignts with her at Barry, was. at the Glamorgan Assizes on Friday, found guilty of criminal intimacy with Rose Kimber, and sentenced to six months' hard labour. 11 FAILUUFL OF A B PY SCHOOLMASTER.—On Thursday last week a meeting of the creditors of Mr. D. J. Greig, Barry, was held in the office of the Official Receiver, Cardiff. Debtor's gross liabilities were stated t., be £ 267 3s. 8d., and there were expected to rank claims for £ 190. The assets were estimated to produce £104 15s. 4d after deduction of preferable claims, leaving a deficiency of £ 85 5s. 6d. The debtor alleges that the causes of his failure were the falling ■off of trade at Barry and Cadoxton during the last six months and heavy expenses. The observations of the Official Receiver were as follow :—The receiving order was made upon the debtor's own petition in conse- quence of having several judgments against him. From a preliminary examination it appears that the debtor came to Barry from Sunderland, in January, 1891, on the advice of friends, for the purpose of open- ing a middle class school. The school was not well attended, and in order to increase his in- come he started a confectionery business with a capital of £ 200 borrowed from his wife's trustee, employing an experienced man to look after the business. This person, after remaining a few months in the debtor's employ, went and started business on his own account in tWe same street. The debtor attri- butes his failure to depression in trade at Barry; he says when he started his takings averaged £ 20 per week, but latterly they have been reduced to £ 5. His promfits, he also states, have only been sufficient to pay his working expenses. He has kept no proper books of account. He is unable to oner any com- position, and has been adjudicated a bankrupt. No resolution was passed, and the Official Receiver re- mained trustee. In the afternoon the debtor was examined in the Bankruptcy Court, before Mr A. F. Langley, registrar. He stated that he went to Barry two years ago. He went from Sunderland to start a private school. He noticed that there was room for a confectioner s shop, and started one as a speculation. It paid at first, but the business fell away. He put into it £ 200, which he had borrowed from his wife. The school did not pay.—The examination was closed. MARRIAGE OF MR. R ICHAH.DS.-On Tuesday morning, at St. Margaret's Church, Roath, the marriage was solemnised of Mr. E. F. Richards, architect, Barry, and Miss Edith Woodward, Roath The Rev. W. L. Crichton officiated at the ceremony. The bride, who was attired in a dress of white corded silk, richly trimmed with lace, was accompanied at the altar by her sisters, Misses Bertha and Mabel Wood- ward. In the afternoon the happy pair left for Jersey, where the honeymoon will be spent. I.O.G.T.—The "Star of Barry" Lodge held, usual weekly meeting on Tuesday last, and a ca-^ial musical programme entertained a large atten(l- ce of members and visitors, the proceedings most interesting for which Bro. Richards i,nd Sister Robins were responsible. On next T*sday evening a novel programme will be perform f>- entitled" Sing, Say, or Pray." "SULTRY weather i3 ver- .rjing to me, I cannot stand it! said a deli.i-»"Toung man a few days ago. "Nor could I," repl; a his friend, until I took a course of Gwilym. Ivans' Bitters last year. It has braced up my teiii wonderfully. Try it without delay." See ad't page. r9 IS YOUP WATCH WRONG? IF SO, and you Whl it put in reliable order, why go to town when Vjll can get any class of Watch, repairs done equa.Ky well at Barry by W. COOMBS, Market Hall Holdings, late with Mr. J. Hettich, 60, Queen-street, Cardiff. [301 BARRY DOCK. THE CASE OF HOUSEBREAKING.—George Fame, who was remanded to the Assizes at Swansea, for breaking and entering the shop of Constantine Picker- ing and Co., and stealing therein a tin of sausages and of lobsters, at Barry, was on Friday sentenced to one month's imprisonment. MINISTERIAL.—One of the oldest and most respected Welsh ministers at Barry-the Rev. G. Lilechidon Williams, Baptist minister, Barry Dock-is giving up the charge of his Church. Mr. Williams has worked hard and energetically with the Church, which he was the means of starting at Barry Dock, and the members of his Church and his numerous other friends are gotting up a testimonial for him and Mrs. Williams. DISTRICT TEMPERANCE COUNCIL.—The mem- bers of this society held a meeting on Friday at which arrangements were made to oppose licences at the approaching session. It was decided also to hold a public temperance meeting to which it was intended to -bring some prominent speakers. On Friday (to-day) another meeting will be held at which all interested in the canse of temperance are invited to be present. 4Chair to he taken at 7.30 prompt. PRIMITIVE METHODIST MISSION.—A week of special services will be conducted by the Rev. G. Gar- butt, of Cardiff, commencing Monday, August 15th, and each evening during the week in the Mission-room -over Davies and Sherwood's shop, Holton-road. Ser- vices will commence at 7.30 p.m. OUTlSG.-The employees of Messrs. Laurie and Jehn, engineers and founders, will enjoy their annual outing at Southerndown on Saturday next, a repol t of which will appear in this column next week. TEA AND ENTERTAINMENT.—A very successful tea party was held at the Salem Chapel, Barry Dock, on Wednesday evening. Among the ladies who kindly assisted at the tables were-Mrs. Jones (Green Farm), Mrs. Edwards, Mrs. Jenkins, Greenwood-street; Mrs. Petty, JSewland street; Mrs. Rees, Station-street; Miss Rees, Station-street; Mrs. Evans, Buttrells Mrs. Thomas, Tynewydd Mrs. Jenkins, Glebe-terrace Mrs. Thomas, Greenwood-street; Mrs. E. Phillips, Newland-street: Mrs. Gibbon, Evan-street; and Mrs. Williams. After the tea, a most interesting concert was given, presided over by the Rev. Llechidon Wil- liams. The following are the names of those who kindly took part:—Glee, "Sleep, 0 sleep," Male Voice Party song, Alone on the raft," Miss Edith Jenkins; song. Mr. John Hicks; song, Mrs. Abrahams: recita- tion,Mr. T. Davies song, The village blacksmith," Mr. D. Farr duet, Messrs. Farr and Petty song, Mrs. Abrahams; glee, The little church," Male Voice Party; song, Auntie," Miss Edith Jenkins glee, Latigh and grow fat," Male Voice Party: finale, Hen Wlad fy Nhadau. PRAYERS were offered on Sunday last at the Holton- road Wesleyan Chapel for the speedy return to health of the Rev. Graham Payn, the late minister in charge at Barry, who whilst in charge of the Wesleyan cause -as Barry had succeeded in making himself liked and respected by all with whom he had been brought in contact.. OPEN-AIR SERVICES.—A contingent of the mem- bers of the Open-Air Mission visited Barry Dock on Sunday evening, and held an open-air service at the corner of Thompson-street and Holton-road. A large number of people assembled to listen, and the proceed- ings passed off in a seemly manner. MR. J. BEATIE, late agent of the National Amalga- mated Sailors and Firemen's Union at Rotterdam, and formerly of Barry Dock, has been appointed assistant- secretary to take charge of the Penarth branch. OWING to the heavy downpour of rain on Monday night the whole of the basement at the Barry Dock Hotel was swamped with water to the extent of three or f»ur feet. The water invaded the premises so .suddenly that there was no time to remove the contents of the Jarders, with the result that a quantity of pro- visions were spoilt, and the kitchen fires were put out. The female domestics were carried to thehigher parts of house by the barmen. THE NEW ENGLISH CH URCII.-This Church was to have been opened by the Bishop of the Diocese on Monday but in consequence of some dispute amongst those to whom the construction of the Church has been entrusted, his lordship was advised that the open- ing could not take place on the day named. A LLOYD'S TELEGAM of August 8 states that tht Allonby (s), previously reported to have arrived at Bayonne, after stranding off Ushant, has been beached and surveyed. Two plates forepeak were crushed in and four frames and floors broken. The plate on port bow holed, and several butts fore and aft started, and REGATTA.—The second annual regatta will be held on August 17 at Barry Dock. It seems likely to turn out a very successful affair. Last year the committee were -handicapped by the fact that it was the first venture; but the little difficulties of last ye&r have J been overcome, and there if every prospect of a most interesting and successful regatta. The List of Events may be seen in our advertising columns. SHOP-ASSISTANTS' OUTING.—The shop-assistants of Barry District on Wednesday went for an outing to the Leys. The party numbering 40, including the ladies left Barry Dock at 1.30 p.m. in brakes, and after an enjoyable drive arrived at the Leys about three o'clock. Tea was partaken of at the Ocean Hotel at 5.30, and about 9.30 they left for Barry. The gentle- men who got up the affair were Messrs. W. 8. Lewis (Cadoxton), J. Lloyd, D. Jones, and T. Lewis. SUDDEN DEATH.-On Thursday evening a seaman, named George Hold, of Belgium, residing with a Mrs. Sully, lodging-house keeper, 9. Travis-street, died very suddenly. In the morning he got up, Called Mr. Sully, and asked him to get him a cup of tea, as he felt very ill, and he would not want any breakfast. During the day deceased took some powders, salts, and mustard and water,{to see if it would do him any good, but none of these medicines did him the slightest good, and between six and seven Mrs. Sully sent for a doctor, but before one could be procured the poor fellow expired.-The coroner, Mr. E. B. Rees, was communicated with, and an inquest was held the following morning at the Barry Dock Police-station. —Mr. Haker was chosen foreman of the jury. -Peter Bye, sailor, a fellow lodger, first gave evidence, after which Mrs. Margaret Sully said she lived at Trivis-street, Barry Dock, and let lodg- ings. George Hold had been with her a week to the previous day. He had a room to himself. He was a sailor, and was about 46 years of age. He didn't tell her where he came from, but he was a native of Belgium. He had not been drinking, and was all right in health until yesterday morning, when, about seven o'clock he called her husband and asked for a cup of tea, as he was not very well. He was to have signed on a ship the day before. She went up after breakfast and asked him what was the matter, He complained of a pain in the stomach, and asked for a Seidlitz powder. She sent her girl for two powders, which he took one after the other. She went up just after and asked him again how he felt, and he said he felt very bad and nothing went through him. He said he had been like it before. At his request she sent for some Epsom salts, which he ^took |be:ween one and two. Between three and four he too.t some mustard and water, to take a feeling of sickness from his stomach but it was of no avail. She was alarmed, and sent for » doctor, and the doctor sent two powders and said he could not come without a note from the relieving officer. She was with him at seven, when he died. He was then on the floor, as he harl been shifting from the bed to the floor to try and assuage the pain by shifting about. They did all they could for him. He was just dying anrllay 011 his side. He was a married man with a wife and family.—Mr. George Albert Stevens, surgeon, of Barry Dock, said he had seen the body of the deceased, George Hold, and examined it. There were no marks of injury. He was a strong-looking man. There were no symptoms of poison having been taken, and, from the evidence, he should say the deceased had suffered from a severe attack of peritonitis, brought on by inflamation of the lining of the bowels. —The Coroner asked Mrs. Sully why she had not sent for medical assistance before, and she said she should have done so but the man said he had been like it before, and when she did send the man was kept about by the police whom he asked to tell hirn where the parish doctor lived, and when the man got to the doctor, the doctor said he could not come without an order from the relieving oiRoer.—Mr. Hutchins, a juryman, thought some arrangements should be made whereby the doctor could come without having to go through the formality of receiving an order from the relieving officer .and that he should be paid for his services.— The Coroner quite agreed with Mr. Hutchins' remark, and said that by the present condition of the Poor Law the parish doctor had to have an order before visiting anyone who applied for medical aid. He also said it was the duty of the police to aid in every way anyone who should make inquiries of them as to the abode of the medical officer.-The jury found a ver- dict That the deceased died from an attack of peri- tonitis, resulting from a stoppage of the bowels. The Coroner remarked that it was a pity a doctor had not been fetched to the poor man before. CADOXTON. ALLEGED THEFT.—At the office of Mr. Morris (clerk to the Penarth magistrates), High-street, Cardiff, on Thursday morning (Aug. 4th) a man named William Venn, described as a baker and confectioner, was charged—before Mr. J. S. Corbett—with stealing a purse containing 30., the propeaty of Anne Ward, on Tuesday, the 2nd inst.. at No. 19, School Board-road, Barry.—Prosecutrix, in her evidence, stated that she left her dress hanging in the passage on Monday even- ing. but on the following morning found her pocket turned inside out and the purse and the money missing. She heard the prisoner, who was a lodger, leave the house early in the morning, and gave information to the police.—Police-constable D. Roberts stated that he arrested Venn in a house in Lower Holme-street Cadoxton, and in reply to the usual query prisoner said, It is all right." On being searched, witness found on him nine shilling pieces and three sixpenses. -Prisoner was remanded to Cadoxton Petty Sessions, to be held on Thursdav, bail being allowed. THE CARDIFF IMMORALITY CASE.-lAt the Swansea Assizes on Saturday Martha Griffiths. who allowed her house to be used for immoral purposes by Charlotte Emmott and Alice Young, who, it will be remembered, visited Cadoxton and slept there the night previous to the committal of the offence, was sentenced to six months' imprisonment with hard labour. I.O.G.T.—The installation of the newly-elected officers took place at the weekly meeting on Thursday last, and it was announced that on one evening a good musical programme would be given at an entertain- ment. AT the Swansea Assize on Tuesday Henry Beard, 36, labourer, who pleaded guilty to committing a rape on Elizabeth Llewelyn at Peterston-super-Ely on the 12th July, was sentenced to twelve months' hard labour. EXCURSION.—A good number of people from Cadoxton went by the excursion boat to Weston on Wednesdav. Quoir CLUB.— A. meeting to start a Quoit Club will be held at the Shaftesbury Hotel, Cadoxton, on Friday night, at 7 30 p.m. LOCAL PETITION.—In the House of Commons on Tuesday Mr. Arthur J. Williams presented a petition in favour of one system of voting by ballot in all elections for local administrative bodies from the Glamorgan Gounty Council. DEATH.-It is with infeigned regret we have to chronicle the sudden death of Mr. E. W. Willey. manager of the Newport branch of the National Bank of Wales, which took place at his residence, Parkdale, Clytha Park, Newport, on Wednesday afternoon. Deceased was a Conservative and a Roman Catholic, and was the father of the popular manager of the Cadoxton branch of the National Bank of Wales. PENARTH. LOCAL BOARD.-The adjourned meeting of the Public Works Committtee was held on Monday night at their offices, Mr. Bevan in the chair. The plans submitted by the Taff Vale Railway for the widening of Windsor-road Bridge, for their proposed double line, and the lowering of the present road under it, were again considered. The Board resolved unani- mously not to pass the plans. A special meeting of the committee was couvened for next Monday evening at 6.30, an hour before the full Board meet, to further deliberate upon the matter. CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY. — The 21st quarterly meeting of the above society was held in the meeting room over the Store. The President (Mr. G. Pile) read the report and balance-sheet for the quarter ended June 25th, and the same must have been a very gratifying one to the membership. She sales for the quarter amounted to il,711 2s. 9&d., and the net profit thereon, after paying all expenses, die., amounted to £ 136 16s. Oid. This it was decided to dispose of by paying to members Is. 6d. in the £ on their purchases, and the balance to depreciation, reserve fund, &c. This society, which was started in 1887 with a member- ship of about 70, and a capital of £80, has increased its membership to 282 and its share capital to Y-1,060 7s. 9d., this of itself speaking volumes for the strides co-operation has made in Penarth. Early last year the society purchased two houses in Glebe-streot and adapted them to the requirements of its growing busi- ness, and it cm now boast of possessing one of the handsomest and best-fitted shops in Penarth. Mem- bers are expected to hold at least two £ 1 shares, but these can be obtained by dealing at the store and allowing the quarterly dividends to accumulate until the necessary amount is made up. LOCAL HOARD.-The adjourned meeting of the Board was held on Monday night.—Mr. Pile, who presided, moved the following resolution:—"That this Board expresses its deep sense of the loss sustained by it in consequence of the lamented death of Mr. James Edwards, who for so many years devoted so much time and care to the affairs of the Board, both as chairman and member, and at the same time to ex- press its sincere symyathy with Mrs. Edwards and family in the great loss they have sustained."—Mr. Morgan, who seconded, and Messrs. Bevan and Morris, who supported it, all in appropriate speeches, descanted upon the worth and nobility of character of the deceased.—The Board unanimously rejected the proposals of the Taff Vale Railway re Windsor-road Bridge, but requested their surveyor to furnish them with plans by next Wednesday, and to forward them after the Board's approval to the company, represent- ing to the latter what the Board were prepared to accept. A little anomaly then ensued re temporary theatre in Penarth. The Public Works Committee the preceding Friday had passed the plans for this theatre, remarking they were the best ever submitted to them. On Monday night Mrs. Horton, in the place of her husband who was ill in bed, waited upon the Board, supplied with credentials from the police at other towns where she had run a theatre. Shealso mentioned two sureties in Penarth. Both testimonials and sureties were tacitly approved.—Mr. Morgan then proposed that the licence be passed, remarking UP*1 the good effects which would accrue to Penarth in keeping men from the public-houses.—Mr. Cornwell was also in favour of the licence been given.—No one, howevor, seconded Mr. Morgan's proposition, and the licence was therefore refused.-The woman who had retired, thinking her licence granted, and was on her way home, was then run after and informed of the I decision of the Board.—The Clerk was commissioned to request the Cardiff Gas Company to have an officer at Penarth, THE LATE MR. JAMES EDWARDS.—At a full meeting of the Penarth Local Board held at Penarth I on Monday evening, the following resolution was f moved by the chairman (Mr. Pile) and supported by Messrs. Morgan, Beavan, and J. N. Morris:—" That this Board expresses its deep sense of the loss sus- j stained by them in consequence of the lamented death of Mr. James Edwards, who for so many years devoted so much time and care to the affairs of the Board: and at the same time expresses its sincere sympathy with Mrs. Edwards and family in the great loss they have sustained. THE RECENT ASSAULT CASE.-At the Glamor- ganshire Assizes at Swansea yesterday. Alfred Hutchins, labourer and a well-known football player Daniel Radley, fireman and William Sidford, shunter, were indicted for assaulting and robbing Charles Halvorson, at Penarth. Evidence was called to show that after the prisoners were committed, the prosecutor, in conversation, said, Ain't these chaps fools not to come and see me, and square the case ? If they had given me £10 I would have quitted the country, and never come back." He added, "I was drunk at the time, and am not sure whether they were the men or not." Prisoners were found not guilty, and they were discharged. LOCAL BOARD.-The adjourned general meeting was held on Monday night, Mr. Pile presiding.—The Board ordered their plans it widening their road under Windsor-road Bridge, which had been prepared by their surveyor, to be forwarded to the Taff Railway Company at once.—Mr. Morris, the clerk. then read a letter form Inspector King, who tendered his resigna- tion, through ill-health, of inspectorship of lodging- houses and the captaincy of the Fire Brigade.—Mr. Bevan proposed that a vote of thanks be accorded to Mr. King for his faithful, effective, and invalu.ble services, and extremely regretted his incapacity to further serve the Board.—This was seconded by Coun- cillor Shepherd and supported by Mr. Lewis, both of whom testified to the exemplary manner in which these dual offices had been filled.—This was concurred with by the whole Board. PRIMROSE LEAGUE.—The Penarth habitation of the Primrose League held their annual pic-nic on Wednesday afternoon at Barry Island. About 70 were present, including the Executive Committees, Mrs. Ingram being the Ruling Councillor.' Mrs. W. R. Parker was invested with the Star of Merit by Mrs. Turberville Jackson, the secretary. SULLY. WALNUTTREE PICNIC PARTY. A party of pleasure seekers arrived here from AY alnvrttree on Monday last, but, unfortunately, the weather being so inclement, they were obliged to remain indoors, and afterwards return by an early train. DINAS POWIS. FLOWER SHOW.—On Wednesday. August 24th, as will be seen from the advertisement columns, the first Annual Flower Show, in connection with the Dinas Powis Cottagers' Horticultural Society, will be held at the Bryneithen grounds. The society includes Michaelstown-le-Pit, Sully, and St. Lythans. The rules definne cottager as one who does not employ pro- fessional help continuously or intermittently. No hothouse plants which which have been in the green- house for a month previous to the exhibition will be admitted in the Cottagers' Show. All entries are to be sent in five clear days before the show to the secretary, Mr. J. B. Mockford, Dinas Powis Schools. Entrance fee to non-subscribers to cover any number of exhibits. Prizes given for geraniums, cut-roses, vegetables, honey, etc., etc. The secretary will supply entry forms and all information. ■ 1 v

PONTYPRIDD DISTRICT NEWS. PONTYPRIDD. 1 FAILURE OF A PONTYPRIDD JEWELLER.—The first meeting of the creditors of Thomas Evans, r jeweller, 24, the Arcade, Pontypridd, was held on Friday, at the offices of the Official Receiver at Merthyr. The statement of affairs showed gross liabilities amounting to £ 384 3s. 5d., of which £ 337 18s. 5d. was set down as being expected to rank for dividend. The net assets available for distribution, after satisfying preferential claims to the extent of £ 46 5s., were returned at £164 Is. 6d., leaving a deficiency of £ 173 16s. lid. END OF THE CARPENTERS' STRIKE.—With? the settlement of the carpenters' strike, which has at last taken place, the whole of the disputes in the building trade at Pontypridd have now been disposed of, and it is hoped that the numerous important jobs which have remained at a standstill since the 1st of May last will now be proceeded with and hastened to comple- tion. About 100 carpenters were concerned in the struggle, but most of this number found employment elsewhere, so that the number of those actually idle was very small indeed. There have been conferences innumerable between masters and men, and it is now said that a settlement might have been arrived at a month ago had it not been that there was for some reason a desire that the masons' dispute should first be ended, so that both masons and carpenters might re- sume work together. When the masons came to terms last week negotiations w<?re resumed between the car- penters and their employers. On Saturday evening the men's delegates met their fellow-workmen at. the headquarters of the lodge, the Maltsters'.Arms Hotel, where a draft agreement was submitted and approved of. Subsequently representatives of employers and employed met at the New Inn Hotel, when there were present Messrs. Michael Julian (chairman), Alfred Richards (secretary), and Watkin Williams on behalf of the masters, and Messrs. David Morgan (chairman), Gomer Davies (secretary), and W. H. Williamson on behalf of the workmen. A provisional agreement was dis- cussed, and as this has now been finally adopted, the struggle may be considered as ended. The terms are much the same as those conceded to the masons, except that the joiners get an advance to 8d. an hour instead of the 9d. granted the operative masons. The crux of the dispute had reference to the payment of overtime, the carpenters claiming to be allowed time and a quarter for the first and all succeeding hours of overtime. The employers, however, while ready to grant time and a quarter for all hours after the first., insisted upon the first hour being exempted from this rule. The difference being so small, the men ulti- mately waived the claim with reference to the first hour, and the agreement was thereupon ratified. DISORDERLY HOUSE AT PONTYPRIDD.—At the Pontypridd Police-court on Wednesday—before Mr. Evan John, Mr. Godfrey Clark, and Mr. C. Jones-a respectably-dressed man named Jethro Davies, living in Tramroad Side, was charged with allowing his house to be used for immoral purposes, while William Welsh, Mary Ann Roberts, Elizabeth Jones, Mary Holland, and Sarah Benbow were brought up on a remand charged with aiding and abetting. It appeared in evidence that on the morning of the 23rd July, Police-constable Davies and Police-constable Jarman visited the house and sought admittance. This being refused them, they burst open the door and entered. All the bedroom doors were also locked, and one of these was also forced open. Here the police found four men and six women, five of whom had since absconded, and warrants had been issued for their apprehension. The defendants were among the number found in the room.—Mr. James Phillips ap- peared for Davis, and said that the owner of the house was Mrs. Davies. The defendant was entirely. ignorant of the fact that girls were in the house on this particu- lar night. He was aware that his wife often allowed girls to remain there overnight, and he had several times quarrelled with her on that account.—The Bench sentenced Davies to two months' imprisonment with hard labour, without the option of a fine. The other defendants were mulcted in a penalty of X 1 each.

YSTRAD. INDECENT ASSAULT AT TREIIERBERTAt the Ystrad Police-court, on Monday-before Mr. T. P. Jenkins, Mr. W. Jenkins, Dr. Parry, and Dr. Davies -Edward G. Hay, collier, -vas fined C5 for indecently assaulting Mararget L. Davies, about 8 years of age, re- siding in the locality Mr. Spowart, of the firm of Messrs. Morgan and Rees, Pontypridd, defended. WOUNDING WITtl A SAFETY LAMP. — Richard John Edwards, residing at Treherbert, was charged with wounding David John Morgan, living at Blaen- rhondda. The evidence showed that on Saturday week prosecutor was conducting a pony and cart along the road, when the defendant and three others jumped in and refused to get out. An altercation ensued, and the defendant struck the complainant on the head with a safety lamp. inflicting a nasty cut, which bled freely. Dr. Owen, Treherbert, deposed that the injury had disabled the complainant for two days. Mr. Spowart, who defended, applied for an adjourn- ment for a week, in order to obtain for the defendant the evidence of two witnesses who declined to attend on being requested that morning. The case was there- fore adjourned for a week. LLWYNYPXA. ILLNESS OF THE REV. T. C. JENKINS.—On Sunday the symptoms were more favourable. The patient slept better on Saturday than at any previous stage of his illness. MOUNTAIN ASH. "DEATH OF AX OLD INHABIT ANT.—We regret to record the death of Mr. W. H. Thomas, ironmonger, which took place on Friday night. The deceased had been in delicate health for some time past, but was able to be about on Monday last. In the middle of the week, however, he became seriously ill, suffering from congestion of the lungs, and succumbed, as stated, an Friday night. He was a Conservative in politics, and an ardent Churchman. He was an old inhabitant and much respected. The funeral took place at three o'clock on Tuesday. YSTRADYFODWG. AT the Swansea assizes on Monday William Evans, on bail, was charged with assaulting and behaving indecently to Elizabeth Ann Withers, aged 13 years and nine months, at Ystradyfodwg. The jury found prisoner guilty, and sentenced him to nine months' hard labour. LLANTRISANT. INDECENT ASSAULT.-At the Swansea Assize on Monday William Jones, on bail, was indicted for unlawfully assaulting Clara Thomas, at Llantrisant. Mt. Arthur Lewis prosecuted and Mr. David Lewis defended. Prosecutrix, who is a widow, alleged that she was crossing the mountain from Talygarn and she met the prisoner who, she alleged, treated her in a brutal manner, striking her repeatedly in the face, and pinched her about the body. In cross-examination, she denied being convicted of larcency, or of leading an immoral life. In defence, it was urged that prose- cutrix was subject to exaggeration.—Prisoner was found guilty, and the judge, in passing sentence, said the prisoner had been recommended to mercy, though they found it very difficult to say on what grounds, though it was very evident it was on the whole facts of the case. The sentence would be a very lenient one—six months' hard labour. PORTH. ACCIDENT.—A serious accident befel a man named Messaeh Jones, aged 26, on Tuesday. Jones was em- ployed.as a colliery engineman, and was walking along the line of the Taff Vale Railway, near Porth, when he was knocked down by a mineral train, his right arm being almost severed at the shoulder. He was conveyed to the Infirmary at Cardiff, where it was found necessary to amputate the injured limb. The man had resided at 45, Hillside-terrace, Wattstown. CLYDACH VALE. INQUEST.—On Wednesday afternoon Mr. Rhys, coroner, held an inquiry, at the Clydach Vale Hotel, into the circumstances attending the death of Evan Hughes and John Rowlands, who were killed in tho sump of the No. 2 Pit of the Clydach Vale Colliery on Monday morning last. It appeared from the evidence of Mr. Sims, deputy inspector of Mines, that a portion of the lining of the shaft was forced out by a "squeeze," which extended from the six-feet scam downwards, and fell upon the unfortunate men. A verdict of accidental death was returned. The man John Owen who was injured at the same time is making very favourable progress towards recovery. His injuries consist of a fractured shoulder and a lacerated wound on the held. PENTYRCH. BURIAL.—The mortal remains of Mr. Llewellvn Jones, horse dealer, of Gwaelodvgarth," were interred on Saturday last near Penuel. Pentyrch. The Revs. Phillips, T. J. Rees, and J. Davies officiated. The funeral was a very large one, and great sympathy was shown to the widows in their severe trial. On the previous Wednesday he lost his life by falling from his horse, but no one witnessed the fall. He was seen by the Rev. Mr. Phillips returning home and coming on leisurely towards him, and thought he would speak to him, and went around a row of beans fer that pur- pose, but was surprised to see the horse passing with- out its rider. He jumped over the hedge, and saw Mr. Jones on the road, ran to him, and found him dead. Accidental death was the verdict at the inquest. GLANTAF. THE ANNIVERSARY SERVICES of the Congrega- tional Church of Ebenezer, Glantaf, came off on Sun- day and Monday last, the preachers this time being the Revs. R. O. Hughes, Plasmarl, G. Griffiths (Pennar). Pentre Estyll, and J. Grawys Jones, Aber- dare. Although the weather was not at ail favourable, yet the meetings were very well attended. The preaching was very good, and the collection satisfac- tory. The Church is free from debt, but they are pre- paring for re-modeiling Ebenezer and to erect a room to carry on their Sunday School at Treforest..

BRIDGEND DISTRICT NEWS^ BRIDGEND. BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS.—At the Cardiff Bankruptcy Court last Thursday the bankruptcy examination of David Rees, butcher, Bridgend, took place.—Mr. Scott appeared for the debtor, who, in reply to the Official Receiver as to what had become of a number of sheep he had bought from Irish dealers, said those had been taken from the field without his knowledge. The dealers wanted the sheep back, and were very nasty with him because of losing their money. They had not threatened to take the sheep but told the man who had charge of them that they wolid hang him to a tree. (Laughter.)—On the appli- cation of Mr. Scott, the examination was adjourned. NOLTON CHURCH.— At the morning service at Nolton Church on Sunday, the Rector of Coity (Rev. F. W. Edmondes, M.A.) officiated, and collections were made during the day in aid of the Church Build- ing Fund. THE RECENT BURGLARIES.-An important dis- covery in connection with the recent burglaries at Bridgend at the premises of Mr. Woodward, shop- keeper, Dunraven-place, and Messrs. Stiles' Brewery, was made on Sunday last, when a portion of the articles stolen from Mr. Woodward's shop—viz., a clock and some tobacco-was found in a wood near the Ogmore River It is stated that the police have a clue which will probably result in the offenders being brought to justice. THE VOLUNTEERS.—The Bridgend Detachment of the 2nd V.B. Welsh Regiment arrived at Bridgend on Saturday evening, after a week's encampment at Aldershot. A large crowd witnessed the return of the company, and great satisfaction was expressed at the company having been awarded the special prize of £ 25 given to the best company in the regiment. The journey from Aldershot had occupied about ten hours. PROPERTY SALE.—Messrs. W. Thorne and Son sold by auction on Saturday at the Wyndham Hotel a quantity of copyhold property at Newton Nottage. A portion of Tynycaia Farm was purchased by the Rev. C. R. Knight for £850. The Globe Inn, New- ton, fell to Mr. John David, of Wick, for 1:265. the three adjoining cottages being withdrawn at £ 237 10s. The Rook Meadow was sold to Mr. William Thomas, of Nottage, for £ 370. CATTLE MARKET.—There was a capital attendance of buyers at the cattle market last Monday, and many sheep changed hands, the owners realising fair prices. As usual at this market there were not many cattle on offer, and the same may be said of other kinds of stock. THE POLICE COURT.—Mr. Williams, chief clerk at the Bridgend Police Court (under Messrs. T. and S. H. Stockwood), was in attendance at the Petty Sessions last Saturday after a fortnight's holiday. FUNERAL OF MRS. POWELL.—The funeral of Mrs. Ann Powell, Nolton-road, took place at Newcastle Church on Saturday afternoon last, amid every mani- festation of public sympathy. Deceased was the widow of Mr. Thomas Powell, of Tongwyn Farm, and was eighty years of age. Deceased was well known in the Calvinistic Methodist body, and attended the Hermon Chapel for a great many years. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—At the ordinary meeting on Saturday, at the Bridgend Workhouse of the Guardians of the Bridgend and Cowbridge Union, the chairman (Rev. F. W. Edmonds, M.A.), presided, the others present being:—Messrs. E. Lewis. J. Paget, R. Thomas, W. Hopkin, W. Howell, W. Howells, E Morgan, O. H. Jones, E. John, W. Jones, J. Davies, \.1. Board, H. Williams, J. Lewis, D. Bowen, G. Thomas, T. Jones, J. Rees, and R. H. Cox (clerk).—It was re- ported that £80 13s. 4d. had been expended in relief during the past week, as compared with £92 10s. 5d. in the corresponding week of last year. The total number of persons relieved during the week was 793, a de- crease of 100 as compared with the corresponding week last year, when 893 persons received relief.-The Clerk reported the receipt of the following letter from the Local Government Board :—" Aug. 4,1892. Sir,— I am directed by the Lecal Government Board to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 22nd ult., and adverting to the proposal of the guardians of the Bridgend and Cowbridge Union to transfer the parish of Llangynwyd Lower from the Maesteg dis- trict to the Western district, for the purposes of public vaccination, I am to request that a new contract for the latter district may be prepared and sub- mitted for the Board's approval. With regard to the re-appointment of Dr. John Davies as public vaccinator for the Maesteg district, I am to state that the Board learn from the report made by their inspector, Dr. Fletcher, after his recent inspec- tion of public vaccination in the Union, that owing to the illness of Dr. Davies, who was public aaccinator for the Maesteg district from the 9th of April, 1890, ) to the 25th of March, 1891, no less than 336 out of 382 vaccinations performed during that period were done by deputy. The Board are of opinion that a deputy should be employed only exceptionally; and, on the assumption that the Guardians have satisfied themselves that in future Mr. Davies will be able to discharge the duties of the office habitually in person, the Board will be prepared to approve a contract with him as public vaccinator for the Maesteg district.—Your obedient servant, ALFRED D. ADRIAN, Assistant Secretary." PONTYCYMMER. BAPTIST BAND OF HOPE.—A large party of memher; and frionds of the Baptist Band of Hope went to Southerndown on Monday. Unfortunately, the weather proved most unfavourable, and con- siderably marred the enjoyment of the party. THE GLEE SOCIETY AXD THE NEATH EISTEDD- FOD.—The Pontycymmer Glee Society (under the able conductorship of Mr. Tom Richards) has been busy practising lately in view of attending a concert in the neighbourhood. It has been reported that the society was entering the competition at the Rhyl Eisteddfod, but we are informed that this is not the case. It is probable that the society may enter for the Neath Eisteddfod, and an effort has been made to obtain the selection of test pieces which would really test the capabilities of the choirs It is stated that the committee of the Neath Eisceddfod have selected as tests, in addition to "A Message to Phyllis," a chorus from Mendelssohn's Fest Gesang, entitled The word went forth." Dr. Riseley, of Bristol, has been engaged as adjudicator. Dr. Riseley is the conductor of the Bristol Orpheus Society. Without complaining of the selection, of Dr. Riseley, the question naturally suggests itself to a Welshman. How is it that a Welshman should not be appointed as adjudicator-or as a co-adjudicator with Dr. Riseley. There are many Welshmen whose musical capacity is undoubted, who might well be appointed. Amongst others Dr. Parry, Messrs. E. Jenkins. Mus. Bac.. J. T. Rees, D. W. Lewis, and Tom Price. It is a.t strange thing how persistently com- mittees in Wales overlook the claims of their fellow countymen when appointing adjudicators. COWBRIDGE. DISORDERLY CONDUCT.—William Lewis, a tramp- ing haymaker, was charged with being drunk and diss orderly in Cowbridge on Friday. Ho was locked up by Police-sergeant Charles Smith, and brought before the Mayor and ex-Mayor.—The magistrates imposed a penalty of 5s. and costs.-Prisoner stated that when he came into Cowbridge on Thursday he had £ 2 in his possession, but that he got drunk, and did not know what had become of it. LLANTWIT-MAJOR. TRADE OUTING.—On Wednesday the employees in the baking and confectionery places of business at Cardiff had their annual outing. Fine weather pre- vailed, and the journey to Llantwit-Major, in well- horsed brakes, proved a pleasant one. An excellent dinner was served to about sixty at the Cross Keys Hotel, by Mrs. Jones. The time passed agreeably away with the excursionists, who visited the various places of interest in the old town, commencing the re- turn journey shortly after seven. MALE VOICE PARTY'S OUTING.—On Saturday last the Male Voice Party had their outing the place chosen being Porthcawl. The party numbered upwards of. forty, and were conveyed to that favourite resort by breaks, supplied by Mr. Hopkins, Swan Inn. Mr. Lougher, the Albion Hotel, was entrusted with the catering for the party, and Mr. and Mrs. Lougher, it is needless to mention, gave every satisfaction. After dinner a number of the party enjoyed a marine trip, the excursion boat bring- ing them up channel, opposite St. Donatt's Castle. The breaks reached home in the small hours of Sunday morning, the party having evidently enjoyed them- selves thoroughly. VISITORS.—The town is fairly full of visitors, but our lodging-house keepers state that they can accom- modate a great number yet without treating them as poor Mr. Gad-about was served, and it is the opinion of some in the know that that poor Gad-about was overcame by the strength of the sea, or some other water, a.nd suffered from nightmare, when he fancied that the sanctity of his bedroom was disturbed by two or three intruders. PICNICS.— A large number of picnic parties visit the town weekly, Saturdays and Wednesdays being favourite days. The several hotels on those days are very busy, while our Town Hall, Wesleyan and Bap- tist Schoolrooms are placed at the disposal of Sunday School parties. EXTRA COASTGUARDSMEN — In connection with the Naval Manoeuvres our Look-out House is manned with an extra number of coastguards, while two extra telegraph clerks keep the office open day and night. Playing at war is an expensive game, but we suppose the suffering taxpayer likes to get some show for his money. BRYNMENIN. OUTING.—The Brynmenin Drum and Fife Band had their annual trip to Llantwit on Bank-Holiday last. A start was made at 8.30, the weather being beautiful. After spending a few hours in the breaks they arrived at 12 o'clock. Then a march was made through the village, the band stopping at the Cros3 Keys to play a tune. The care of the drums was then given to the landlord, and the party marched down to the sea. After spending a jolly afternoon down by the beach, at four o'clock they returned to the Cross Keys Inn, and spend a happy hour there. The return journey was commenced at seven p.m. and the party reached home at ten o'clock. The band is under the leadership of Mr. Thomas, and great praise is due to the energetic secretary, Mr. W. Haynes, for the excellent management. TREATS IN STORE.—The fact that the Penuel, Bryncethin Choir visited Llantwit-Major last Bank- Holiday has stirred up Brynmenin musicians to go and do likewise. Mr. Collier, the leader, has succeeded in mustering them up for a trip next Mabon's Day to Llantwit, and it is said that the Brynmenin Drum and Fife Band will accompany and play for them. that day. TONDU. NARROW ESCAPE OF AN ENGINE DRIVER.— Last Thursday night Mr. T. Millman, engine driver G.W.R., was engaged in shunting the engines into their roads at the Locomotive sheds bv the means of a turn-table in the middle of the shed, when engine 769 which was left outside by the coal stage, moved itself into the shed. When Mr. T. Millman observed the engine coming towards the turn-table he made a rush, and got on the footplate, and did all that was possible for him to do to prevent the accident, but the time was too short, and the distance too great, and the result was that the engine went into the turn-table. Millman was thrown off into the shed, and had a very narrow escape. Mr. J. Smith, the locomotive foreman, was soon on the spot, and also Mr. J. Morgan, the under foreman, and their men. By the skilfulness of those two gentlemen the engine was got out of the turn-table pit in a few hours with but very little damage done to the shed, the most damage being done to the engine It is said, locally, that the regulation valves of engine 769 are not safe, and that kind of engine is not suitable for the Tondu shed where the turn-tables are in the middle of the shed. THE PROPOSED POLICE STATION.—The announce- in the South Wales Star last week that the chairman of the Bridgend magistrates (Mr. R. W. Llewellyn) intended bringing the matter of erecting a police station at Aberkenfig before the Joint Police Com- mittee in October next was received with much satis- faction in :his district, and the hope is expressed that the efforts of Mr. Llewellyn will be successful, and that a building of a tasteful architectural design and good proportions will result. BRIDGEND WOMEN'S LIBERAL ASSOCIATION.— A large number of ladies and gentlemen connected with the above association were present at the resi- dence of Mr. Arthur J. Williams, M.P., on Wednes- day week, when an address was delivered by Mrs. Caroline Williams. Amongst those present were:- Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Hughes, Mr. J. Davies and Miss Davies, Mrs. D. Williams,&c. POLICE-CONSTABLE SANDFORD, who has been stationed here tor some time past, is now discharging the duties of constable in attendance upon Superin- tendent Thomas. THE NEW REGISTER.—Much satisfaction is expressed at the manner in which the registers have this year been compiled in Bridgend, and it is stated that very few names require to be added to the list prepared by the overseers for Coity Lower and Coity Higher, Messrs. J. R. Lewis and William Thomas. PORTHCAWL. OBITUARY.—We regret to announce the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Griffiths (widow), of Nottage, which occurred on Thursday last. Deceased had been very ill before, about eight or nine months previous to her death, but she seemed to have recovered wonderfully lately. She was a member of the Women's Friendly Society, many of the members of which attended her funeral on Monday. A short service was conducted in the house before the funeral procession started by Mr. W. J. Phillips, and the burial was conducted by the rector of the parish. Deceased, who was 76 years of aee, leaves two grown up sons to mourn her loss. VISITORS.—Now that the place is pretty full of visitors, evening concerts and entertainments, &c., are quite the order of the day. Comley's and Hopkins' commodious rooms are often in request, and of course Brodgen's Green is a very favourite place of resort for musicians and orators. A religious service was also held in Hopkins' Room at the close of the Church services on Sunday evening last. Large excursion parties continue coming to Porthcawl pretty frequently. Amongst others on Monday last was a through excu- sion train from Ferndale, which brought in a goodly number. Unfortunately, the weather turned out fearfully wet in the evening, and many must have got very wet just before getting into the train that was to convey them home. Since then the weather has been delightfully summery. TEMPERANCE MEETING.—Rev. J. P. Southwell presided at a temperance meeting on Tuesday, Rev. J. H. Miles introduced the meeting by prayer. Miss Cosce sang the Better Land." Rev. M. Boucher, Cilfynydd, said he thought that the drink question should be continually kept before the eyes of public, he wished God speed to the temperance cause. Mr Giraldus Gurnos Jones played a violin solo.-Rev. Mr. Hughes, Hangattock, spoke next, gave three reasons for being a total-abstainer. First and foremost, he was a total-abstainer for his own sake second reason, for the nake of his family, for the connections who are the nearest to him, and for the sake of others. —Mr. Tom Williams, Cardiff, sang in capital farm.— Mr. T. James also spoke. Master Gurnos Jones solo piccolo.—Mr. W. Davies, Treorky, addressed the meeting also. THE VISITORS has arrived at Porthcawl by thousands. To hear how they discourse sweet music is as good as a course of medicine. Trouble, care, sorrow, and such like must depart from the spot where the visitors from the hills are. Every evening of the week people congregate by hundreds here at the Assembly-room to compete upon subjects, singing, of course, predominating. There are some clever soloists singing for trifling prizes. No better trio tries their luck at the National Eisteddfod than we heard at the meeting on Monday evening. A very interesting com- petition was held upon the Welsh Llan," the one who could enumerate the greatest number taking the prize. Other items competed for are the im- promptu speeches and the love letters, which are most amusing, the funniest generally taking the prize. It is a pretty sights on fine mornings to several hundred people in the water at the same time. Having no bathing machines here, the absence from restraint and freedom indulged in is most exhilarating, and it is in but few cases that the liberty enjoyed is abused. There are a few foolish young people who will frequently sit on the spot vvh'jre gentlemen change their habila- ments for their bathing costumes. They are, fortu- nately, a few, compared with the great number pre- sent, and it is a pity that the sex should be blamed for the foolish practice of but a few indecent girls. THE NEED OF PROVIDING for the visitors in a substantial manner is seen regularly by the great crowds that come together. For instance, last Mon- day was a terrible day. Thousands of visitors came down in every way, by train, 'buses, and other vehicles. The rain came down in torrents. Mothers and children were there, trying to shelter anywhere and everywhere where there was a point of vantage. In such cases scores have to seek shelter in publichouses, and naturally many commence to form the habit of going th ere by the circumstances named. Pity it is that a few public-spirited men do not take up the scheme of providing the place with a suitable hall to contain at least 1.500 people. A good plain, substantial building suitable for such a purpose could be easily put up. Another improvement would be a good field, centrally situated, where people could play cricket or any other game, and children gambol about in perfect safety. The town is getting on in its building, and the need of a few public-spirited men to see to the proper construction of streets is evi- dent. The custom of singing before one enters his lodging is now in full swing. It seems as a round tune all along the streets, and not only have the lodgers to sing, but the landlords have to sing too before getting in. A song seems to be the only key that will open the door. HARVESTING has commenced again. Some fields of grain arc cut down, and are now cocked ready for carrying. SOUTHERNDOWN. I OUTING.—About 40 children belonging to a New- port orphanage staying at Cwm House, Marcross, were invited to Southerndown House, the residence of Miss Franklin, on Thursday last, to partake of her hos- pitality and to spend the afternoon at the seaside, where they thoroughly enjoyed themselves. On leaving they cheered Mrs. Franklin lustily, who very kindly gave them such a treat, and personally attended to their wants. A GENEROUS ACTION.—On last Thursday Miss Franklin again showed her benevolence in inviting about 50 of the mothers from Wick and adjoining parishes to partake of her hospitality. The party arrived about noon in the Southerndown Omnibus Company's large brakes, and sat down to an excellent dinner laid out in the lawn under the personal superin- tendence of Miss Franklin, who ministered to their wants in every possible manner. After dinner the whole party went to the seashore for a few hours, and then returned to partake of tea, provided in the same place. About seven o'clock the return journey was made to their respective homes, highly pleased with their day's outing. T j BRYNCETHIN. CHURCH CONCERT.—A well-attended concert was held in the Bryncethin School on Monday evening in aid of the Church fund. The programme was an ex- cellent one. and the various selections were cordially received. The artistes announced included Messrs. J. Smith, J. H. Evans, Morgan Thomas, D. Jenkins, and John Jones; Miss N. Wardon, Miss Matthews, Miss Richards, Mrs. Jones, and Miss Blanche Moore (accompanist). Prior to the concert tea was nicely served up in the schoolroom, and the gathering was, considering the unfavourable weather, fairly satisfac- tory to the promoters. NANTYMOEL. ACCIDENT AT THE OCEAN COLLIERY.—On Wednesday afternoon whilst Thomas Davies, aged 28, a single man living at 9, Court Colman-street, Nanty- moel, was engaged in the Ocean Colliery, he met with an accident by which one of his arms was seriously injured, Dr. Thomas,-who was quickly summoned, attended to the unfortunate man's injuries. WATER COMPANY'S MEETING.—A meeting of the directors of the Ogmore and Garw Water Com- pany was held at the Nantymoel Hotel on Wednesday afternoon. Those present were Messrs. Alderman John Williams, David Evans (Nantymoel), Gwilym Griffiths, Edward David, and G. Adams, sec. Business of a routine character only was transacted. SUNDAY SCHOOL TRIP.—On Monday last the scholars and friends of the Welsh Baptist Sunday School left Nantymoel by the seven a.m. train to Tondu Junction, whence they journeyed to Porthcawl by special train. The company numbered about 300, amongst whom were Mr. and Mrs D. Evans, Mr. E. Griffiths, Mr. R. Griffiths, Mr. Howells, and Rev. J. Hughes and Messrs. James Lloyd James and William Williams, who had charge of the arrange- menst, fulfilled their duties to the satisfaction of all present.

INTERESTING WEDDING AT CARDIFF. The marriage of Mr. E. Fryott Richards, of the firm of Messrs. Richards and Cranston, contractors and surveyors, Barry Dock, and Miss Edith Wood- ward. of Roath, Cardiff, was solemnized at St. Margaret's Church, Cardiff, on Tuesday last, the Rev. W. L. Crichton officiating. The bride, who was atired in white corded silk richly trimmed with lace, was given away by her brother, Mr. Edward Woodward. The bridesmaids were the Misses Bertha and Mabel Woodward, sisters of the bride, and Mr. Sydenham W. Richards acted as best man. After the ceremony the wedding party drove to the residence of the bride's mother, where a large party sat down to breakfast. Amongst those present were Mrs. Woodward, Mrs. Richards, Miss Richards, Miss Kate Woodward. Miss Clara Woodward, Miss Bee. Woodward. Miss Bertha Woodward, Miss Mabel Woodward, Miss Gwen- doline Lewis (Usk), Miss H. Sydenham (Penarth), Miss Edith Lock, Miss Flo Lock, Messrs. Sydenham W. Richards, Geo. H. Richards, Evan Woodward, and Charles Fairbrother. In the afternoon the I happy couple left for Jersey,t-itt, Weymouth where the honeymoon will be spent. A large number of presents were received, amongst which were the following :—Mr. Sydenham W. Richards, piano Mrs. Sydenham, fish carvers Misses B. and A. Sydenham, pair of nutcracKers Messrs. Sydenham Brothers, case of carvers Mr. J. Gethin, knife- cleaner Mr. J. Cranston, table lamp Mr. Thos. Evans, vases Mr. and Mrs. A. Trevor Roberts, silver-plated hot-water jug Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Roberts, vases and ornaments Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Williams, pair of brackets Mrs. Richards. Indian sofa cushion Mr. Geo. H. Richards, half dozen saltcellars; Miss H. Sydenham, marble clock Mr. J. Ravenhill, coral ornament Miss Bee Woodward, fruit dssh; Mr. J. Woodward, biscuit box Mr. E. Woodward, napkin rings Miss Richards, screen employees of Messrs. Richards and Cranston, silver cup and salver, &c.

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