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Ogmore Vale. Big iMeetings.-Bie special half-yearly meetings in connection with Bethlehem (W.B.) Chapel were held on Saturday evening, Sunday, and Monday evening last, the 2nd, 3rd and 4th inst., and were very well attended. The Rev. S. G. Bowen, Cemaes, and Prof. J. T. Evans, M.A., Bangor, officiated, their rousing addresses being well appreciated by the large congregations. Music Successes.—At the recent A.C. examination, four students of the Aber School Evening Music Class (conducted by Mr. David Williams, G. & L.) were successful. The four were: -Messrs. Wm. Bowen, Wm. David, Henry Wareham and T. O. Brooks, and their success at the first time of sitting reflects great credit both on students and teacher. Local Elections.—Voting for the elec- tion of a District Councillor took place last Monday, the candidates being Mr. Jenkin Williams Penllwyngwent (old member), and Mr. John Howells, who was put forward by the Federation for the first time. The result of the poll was again in favour of the old member, Mr. Howells being defeated by 111 votes. Messrs. John Hodgson and John Emanuel (colliers) were returned unopposed as Guardians for the Llandyfodwg Ward. Early Train.—After a twelvemonth's persistent agitation, the local Chamber of Trade have induced the Great Western Railway Company to alter the time of departure of the present 7.53 a.m. train to Bridgend. This being rather early, boys and girls attending the Bridgend County School suffered much inconveni- ence. We understand that in future (the date has not yet been fixed) this train will leave Ogmore Vale ten minutes later, that is, at 8.3 a.m.

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Rhondda Education Conlnlittee. I The Clydach Vale Disaster. School to be Re-opened. Comedy of a Name. The monthly meeting of the Rhondda Education Committee was held at the Council Chamber, Pentre, on Friday, Councillor Dr. W. E. Thomas presiding. Other members present were: Mrs. W. P. Nicholas, Councillors Thos. Griffiths, Alderman W. H. Mathias, Dd. Smith, W. P. Thomas, H. E. Maltby, Walter Williams, W. T. Davies, Lewis Hopkins, Thos. Evans, D. 11. Jones, W. T. Jones, i D. C. Evans, Danl. Evans, Thos. Harries, Thos. George, Griffith Evans, R. S. Griffiths, W. Thomas. Thos. Thomas, FICI. Jones and W. H. Morgan, together with the Clerk (Mr. W. P. Nicholas), the Director (Mr. T. W. Berry), and the Architect (Mr. Jacob Rees). The recent dam disaster at Clydach Vale was the subject of a lengthy dis- cussion. cussion. The Clerk (Mr. W. P. Nicholas) said that as the Council's property had been damaged .they had a legal right which they had not previously held. They were also justified in insisting that steps should be taken to prevent a recurrence of the un- fortunate disaster, and unless the Council were put in this position, they would not use their position as property owners to protect the safety of the public, and he would have no alternative but to advise the Council to, issue a writ in which they would claim an injunction to prevent a recurrence of the disaster. At the ad- journed inquest on the victims of the flood, the representatives of the property owners resented the attitude he took up, and said that if there was any talk of writs being issued, their disposition to treat claims for compensations put for- ward would be entirely withdrawn. In reply, lie (Mr. Nicholas) said he could not help, and pointed out that the duty of the Council was to deal with the mat- ter from a public point of view, and they. were prepared to test the question of legal liability in relation to the damage done to the Council's and others' pro- perty. It had been argued, continued the Clerk, that Mr. Westgarth Brown,repre. senting owners of property, should sub- mit to Mr. Wales, the Council's engineer, plans showing the nature of the work which they intended carrying out, and in the event of these gentlemen not agreeing as to the work required to be done, Mr. E. Hann, Aberdare, was to be called in to determine any points of difference. Messrs. Freeman & Freeman, as representing certain owners of pro- perty, had written to him stating that their clients were prepared to submit to the Council plans of the level in case of a disagreement as to what was to be done, and to accept the decision of Mr. Hann. The Estate, it was pointed out, were so anxious as the Council that every- thing should be done for the safety of the public. Mr. Nicholas remarked that the letter simply dealt with the obligation to sub- mit plans, but he would have to go fur- ther and ask for a combined obligation to carry out what the Council's engineer determined was necessary for the public safety, and to maintain it, and to pay the costs incurred. 1 Councillor R. S. Griffiths: said it was clear in his own mind that there was no public danger for the time being..He was of the opinion that the old workings should be drained, and he did not antici- pate that the operations would in any way be dangerous. To further satisfy the public mind, he would suggest that Mr. Wales be specially requested to en- quire and prepare a preliminary report as to the safety of the schools above. He saw no reason why the boys' school should not be opened at an early date, provided that the public were reassured that there was no danger in sending their children to school. Councillor T. Griffiths said he would like to make another suggestion, viz., that the Council be given an undertaking by the engineer of the owners of the estate to keep the level clear until such time as was required to prepare the neces- sary plans for the completion of same, so that the flow of water from the level would not be impeded. Councillor R. S. Griffiths said he was prepared to take Mr. Griffiths' sugges- tion into consideration. What he (Mr. Griffiths) wanted more particularly was a formal report so as to satisfy the public, and he would suggest adding the name of Councillor Thos. Griffiths, as chairman of the Roads Committee, t Mr. Wales. Councillor D. R. Jones asked whether Mr. Westgarth Brown had made an in- spection on behalf of the owners of the estate. Councillor Thos. Griffiths replied that some inspection had already been made. Councillor D. R. Jones: We should also ask Mr. Wales to make an inspec- tion. The Clerk: That has already been done. Councillor Wight said that a stream of water coming out on the Bwllfa side of the mountain had now disappeared, and he had no doubt that that was due to the outburst on the Clydach Vale side. The blockage in the level was formerly so complete that the water was forced to come out on the Bwllfa side, but now that the blockage had been removed, the water went out on the other side of the mountain. The suggestions made by the Clerk and Councillor Griffiths were adopted, and the question of opening the boys' school and providing temporary accommodation for the girls' and infants' departments was left in the hands of the Clerk, the Director, and the Ward members. WHAT'S IN A NAME? Councillor W. D. Wight objected to the Building Committee's recommendation that the name of the existing Gelli School should be changed to Tyisaf School, and that the new school to be erected be designated Gelli School. He saw no reason, he said, to change the name of the present school. It was the name of the locality, and it was the best name that could be found. Furthermore, it would complicate matters very much in the f-titu,.re-lf the name were changed. In his opinion, it would be much wiser to find a new name for the new school, and he suggested that it should be called the Bwllfa School. Councillor Thos. Thomas seconded. Councillor R. S. Griffiths said that Bwllfa" was a suitable name for a colliery, but to name a school "Bwllfa:" because there was a colliery of that name in the vicinity, was ridiculous. Besides, the present school in the first instance should have been known as "Tyisaf." Tyisaf was a fine Welsh name, and should remain. He was, moreover, sur- prised that people living in the district had allowed the Tramway Company to label a certain place as Carter's Corner (laughter). Councillor E. Jones suggested that the new school be named "Ceiriog" School. The Committee had already named some of their schools after Welsh bards, such as "Ishvyn" and Alaw." and he was of the opinion that if the name "Ceiriog" School were adopted, it would serve to Ismind the children of one of the greatest lyrical poets of Wales. The Chairman remarked that the land on which the present school was built was known as Tyisaf Field," and belonged to Gelli Farm. Councillor Thos. Thomas said that all the schools in the district were named the schools in the district were named after farms, and for that reason the new school should be named Bwllfa." He agreed that it was not a nice name, as I it meant pwll or hole. Councillor Thos. Griffiths: No, Bwllfa agreed that it was not a nice name, as it meant pwll or hole. Councillor Thos. Griffiths: No, Bwllfa doetsi not mean a hole." Councillor Wight, amidst laughter, re- marked that it appeared to him that the Welsh members did not know the meaning of Welsh names. Councillor Thos. Griffiths moved that the matter be referred to the Ward mem- bers. Councillor W. T. Jones seconded. The Chairman: What is the good of arguing like that when youi know already what the Ward members will do? (Laugh- ter). Councillor Ed. Jones moved an amend- ment that the new school be named "Ceiriog" School. Councillor T. George seconded. The amendment was lost. DOMESTIC INSTRUCTRESS. Miss Gwladys Griffiths, Aberdare, was appointed to the post of Instructress in Domestic Subjects, out of four candi- dates who appeared on the short list. The unsuccessful candidates were Miss Ethel M. Davies, Aberdare; Miss Mary B. Protheroe, Pontypridd; and Miss Lilian E. Richards, Pentre. MANUAL INSTRUCTORS. For three posts as Manual Instructors, three candidates only out of 21 appli- cants were selected to appear on the short list, vib.:—Mr. Thomas Evans, Aberdare; Mr. W. A. L. Korridge, York; and Mr. Cornelius Wareham, Bristol. The candi- dates appeared before the Committee, and after considering their qualifications, the Committee resolved that no appointment be made that day. and that the matter be reconsidered. EDUCATION ESTIMATES. TREMENDOUS INCREASE." Consideration of the Education esti- mates for the ensuing half-year was deferred to a special meeting of the Com- mittee on Friday next, the Clerk remark- ing that the estimates showed a tremen- dous increase.

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inspector for Ferndale. P.S. Thomas' Promotion. Consequent upon the retirement ef Superintendent Menhermick, Bridgend, from the Glamorgan Constabulary, several police changes have been reported during the past week. Notable among these-, and of peculiar interest to Ferndale people,, is the announcement that Sergt, Thomas H. Thomas has been promoted to the posi- tion of Inspector, and to remain at Fern- dale. He is thus the first Police Inspector in the Rhondda Fach. Inspector Thomas is a native of Tal- garred, Llandyssul, and in his boyhcTod days attended "the Llanybyther Grammar School, under the tutorship of the Rev. I. J. Jones. After leaving school, he took to the weaving trade with his father, an occupation he left at the age of 23 to join the police force. He was first stationed at Pontypridd, and afterwards at Hafod, Mardy, Treherbert, Penygraig, Tonypandy, Ferndale, and other places in the Rhondda. After seven years (ser- vice he was promoted Acting-Sergeant. Whilst at Tonypandy he took a prominent part in the raids upon drinking clubs, and was congratulated upon the intelli- gent and successful manner in which he carried out the work. He was next trans- ferred to Ferndale on the promotion of Sergeant (now Inisipector.) Williams, Porth, and during his four years' stay in the locality has won the confidence and appreciation of the public for his devoted and unremitting zeal in t-he interests of peace and sobriety. A fortnight ago he buried his father, at the advanced age of 89, and we take this opportunity or ex- pressing our deepest sympathy with him in his bereavement. Acting-Sergeant John Davies, Ferndale, has been made full Sermant. He is 32 years of age, and joined the Glamorgan Constabulary twelve years ago. He has been stationed at Treorchy, Pentre, Porth and Ferndale, where he was promoted to Acting-Sergeant two years ago. Sergeant Davies will shortly take 1.4 duties at Tonypandy.

Parish of Ystradyfodwg. Easter Vestry. At the vestry meeting of the parish of Ystradyfodwg, the Rev. Canon Lewis, R.D., vicar, presiding, the accounts showed that the church depended on the voluntary offerings of working men. Canon Lewis regretted to note that Mr. E. Edwards, people's churchwarden, and Mr. F. Wisbey, churchwarden at St. Peter's, were leaving the district, and wished them every success in their new spheres of labour. Mr. E. Miles was ap- pointed vicar's warden, and Mr .Llewellyn Phillips was elected by the people.

Fire at Treorchy. Oil and Paint Shop Destroyed- A fire broke out at an oil and paint stores situated in Bute Street, Treorchy. owned by Mrs. Chalke, on Thursday even- ing last. The building was completely gutted, and the whole of the stock was destroyed. The damage is estimated to reach about 91,000. Immediately the out- break was discovered, and prior to the arrival of the Pentre Fire Brigade, yeoman service was done by the police under P.S- Marries, and several civilians. A £e\( minutes later, the Fire Brigade arrived, the hose being attached to a. tramcar, and the fire was soon got under way. TIle adjoining house, occupied by Mr. Tom Hopkins and family, was considerably damaged by fire and water. About 1 o'clock, a fireman, observing a glimmel* in a bedroom to which he ascended, over- turned the bed, and instantly a raged there, and much water had to be upon it ere it was put out. Happily, lives of the occupants of the house were saved, but severe injuries were caused tq the hands of both Mrs. Chalke and he eldest son, Harry. The building wa insured, but the contents, we learn, were not. —

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Stray Notes. [Contributed.] The millennium is not yet. It is hardly a burning question. Its very remoteness has hitherto branded it is as an un- interesting theme, and speculations as to ¡ its advent have been about spasmodical as the attention which they receive. The possibility of its shadow hovering within a time limit attainable by living souls lends a new fascination to the subject. This is somewhat vaguely suggested in the a time limit attainable by living souls lends a new fascination to the subject. This is somewhat vaguely suggested in the last will and testament of a wealthy Irishman who died last December. The will contains, in addition to legacies to various public institutions, a proviso devoting the residue of testator's pro- perty to the relief of rates in the town where he had lived. Fearing that what would be left after paying off all other legacies would be insufficient for the pur- pose, the testator makes the following curious stipulation :—" As I have no con- fidence either in the ability or good sense of the present Urban Councillors, it is my will that my residuary personal estate shall not be handed over to the Board for a period of 21 years from the date of my death." If universal wisdom does not prevail a score of years from now, we shall know of one more prophecy that has failed. X x x It would be unkind to dwell on the foregoing attack on gentlemen who are no doubt worthy public servants. It is to be hoped that they do not harbour base memories of one whose hope in un- born Urban Councillors was so great. Etiquette that requires the living to speak nothing but well of the dead will enable them to take it lying down." Besides, this is their only decent course, considering the fact that he himself is lying down." x x x What a fortunate thing it is that tastes differ! Foodstuffs that tickle the paJates of some people are spurned by others even in their necessity. I have seen it stated somewhere that a person suffering the extreme pangs of hunger is haunted by visions of the food he loves best." Whereas starvation would lead a Briton to conjure with phantom chunks of roast beef, a like state in a Frenchman would bring brain obsessions in the form of frogs' legs served in omelettes. The in- creasing popularity of the frog as a table delicacy may be gleaned from the fact reported that the annual production in France is now close on 50,000,000 frogs, all of which are consumed within the country, with the exception of the export to England. X X x By the way, why should we allow foreign frogs to be dumped on our shores? There is no reason why the British frog should not be given a chance. The French species is not deserving of parti- cular respect. If there is one mor43 than another entitled to undying fame, the honour surely belongs to Mark Twain's "shot-logged" one. Even of that the opinion of a certain Yankee was: "I don't see no points about that frog dif- ferent to any other frog." Famous though the French frogs may be, it is no reason why we should not start our own breeding- ponds to supply internal needs, and per- chance to do a little export trade as well. Local Corporations that have already gone in for rate-reducing hobbies, such as trout breeding, will do well to take this hint. x x x In a booklet just published, entitled Cautions to House Hunters," the pros- pective house buyer is supplied with advice calculated to strike terror into the heart of that despicable impostor, the jerry builder. Amongst gems such as Bear in mind that builders are not philanthropists and The painter philanthropists and The painter covers a multitude of sins," there occurs the following, which is described as a good general hint to house hunwrs: If the work that can easily be inspected is faulty, the natural inference to be drawn is that the hidden construction is equally so." At the first glance, I was inclined to disagree with this. I had in mind the traditional habit of vendors for displaying the best specimens of their wares in the easiest accessible places. I could hardly understand so astute a fraud as our jerry building friend being an ex- ception to the rule. A more mature con- sideration has convinced me that the advice, at any rate, is not jerry-built. There is more in it than appears on the surface. It evidently sounds the depth of depravity reached by the jerry-builder, who, fully aware of the popular belief in "faked appearances, trusts to the seem- ing honesty of a few surface imperfections to lead purchasers to think that all is well underneath. x x x Through lax methods of nourishing, many a babe of tender age has come to an untimely end. There ie something wrong about the nursery arrangements which permit an infant like The Literary Post -t child, we were led to believe, was to be brought no on the pure milk of literature-to be weaned when only two weeks old, and fed on stuff that has caused it to see stars." The cant and humbug which misrepresent friendly foreign powers as menacing British interests, is generally accompanied by a depreciation of our own independence. This is considered patriotic." The Literary Post keeps the sorry ball roll- ing, and has discovered that fifty per cent. of the population of the United States are Germans and irreconcilable Irish—descendants of Fenians, and brought up to regard Great Britain as the natural enemy of their race. To these sections may be added large infusions of every nationality in Europe, and by no means the best examples." It is not very edifying, and really does not augur well for the future of a periodical presumably devoted to literature, to emit sparks of Jingoism at its very inception. xxx Rumours of another General Election have set me ruminating upon the fate of the little girl waif and her litter of kittens—the pathetic little group that proved such a valuable asset during the last campaign. I introduce the word waif because of a conclusion I have arrived at, that no one but an unprotected orphan would do what this one did—that is, Wander from one political camp to an- other. Of the many meetings I attended up and down the Valleys at the last elec- tion, seldom one passed but what some speaker would present the little girl and her charge to the audience, amidst loud laughter, occasioned, not so much by the point of the anecdote, as by the audi- ence's uproarious delight in meeting an "old friend." The beauty of the little tale was that it could be pressed into the service of all parties alike. On Liberal platforms, the kittens were made out to be Tories at birth, and Liberals when they had opened their eyes. On Tory platforms, it was vice versa, of course. If exhaustion has not already killed the little girl, her period of rest after late activities has been far too short for us to hope to renew acquaintance with her for some time.

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