The Glamorgan Gazette

LOCAL NOTES. [BY l;\YYMjR.] -0- The Bridgend Eisteddfod this year pro- mises to eclipse all previous Eisteddfodan in point of popularity and provided the clerk of the weather behaves himself with decorum becoming the occasion that multitudes will expect of him, the attendance is bound to reach such plienominal dimensions as have hitherto been unknown to our local citizens. We can guage the extent of the crowd by a discursive glance at the number of entries which—mirubile !—count up in the aggregate to about 3,000 Just imagine on ZD what that, number means alone, leaving out of the reckoning-altogether the myriads of human beings who will come to listen and not perform and who will form the mighty throng. Meditating on these figures—in- stinct as they are with significance beyond the wit of man to completely fathom—one begins to wonder who among our worthy ancestors was the originator of the Eistedd- fod-out of whose fertile brain was evolved the project that has weathered the centuries with such courage and come down to the present generation an institution at once the glory and pride of every true and patri- otic Welshman. If this person could be found, what an ocean of praise would be poured on his head, what a thunder-roll of eloquence would resound throughout the length and breadth of the land A nation mad with enthusiasm—delirious with de- light The Saxon might stand spell-bound by the genius of Shakespeare the Scot feel proud of Sir Walter Scot; the Irishman in wild ecstacy rolling over the exploits of Welling- ton—but to none can a nation be so indebted firS is Wales to the founder of the Eisteddfod, But I pm digressing from my subject. To [ revert to it, the competitors, as already stated, number .approximately 3,000. That is an unprecedented number. Some time ago someone was making merry-and gettiug wild--over the fact that there were 50 entries in the pianoforte competition at the forth- coming National Eisteddfod. Well! what o'that ? In the same competition at Bridgend there are SO entries! This is a good sign. Instrumental music, as we all know occupies a back place in Wales instead of the platform, and as the piano is a musical instrument that is hardly met with in the more Welsh speaking rural parts of the Principality, the number of entries must be taken as indicative of a growing attachment to that most fascinating of musical accom- paniments. ■T. It seems to me that we are getting a little involved in matters of local government, and the involutions seem to be bringing that which contributes to the gaiety of nations in their train, for changes of whatsoever character they partake, are always attended by public agitations, and public agitations generally by animated discussions that are by no means devoid of humour, sarcasms irony, plain-speaking, eloquent outbur t, and such-like characteristics that vary ac- cording to the intellectual idiosincrosy of the orator. 7 £ We find all the above features and many more to boot at the meetings that have been held in connection with what has been known as The alteration of local areas'" a phiasetliat sounds seductive to the victims of agricultural depression, if not to those whose instincts are conservative, (I don't mean the word with a big C). One gentleman—a Bridgend ratepayer—said He believed they ,,e would heartily welcome the rural parts of Newcastle Lower and Coity Lower into their midst." How rural parts can come to our midst without some unearthly genealogical upheavals it passes the wit of man to con- ceive, or his mind to fathom. That remark covered some subtle humour, for there was laughter—which might have been either ironical or real, or a mixture of both. Then what is more plain-speaking than this "Nothingbut self-interest had promoted the whole business." That dart was directed against the members of the Local Board out of whose collective wisdom has been evolved some part of the project. What again could have been more consummate o in downrightedness than the mild descrip- tion applied to the gentleman who made the above observation—to wit You are dense." That, surely, made up in vigour what it lacked in finish. But the statement that took the cake has yet to come. It was made by the gentleman, who said that his parish objected to being "Tagged on to a Board which has proved a practical failure for the last 30 years." Whether that is correct or not it is impossible to say but the speaker may PE) commended for refreshing out- spokenness-

BEIDGEND. PROMOTION. — We understand that Mr B. Nicholas, agent under the Pearl Life Assurance Co. at Bridgend neighbourhood, and has been promoted to the position of assistant-superintendent for above Company in the same district, which is under the superintendency of Mr W. Griffiths. Messrs Evan Llewelyn and Son, of the Glamorgan Hotel, Argyle-street, Swansea, and formerly of Bridgend, has just been successful in securing the catering for the Glamorganshire Agricultural Show, to be held at Neath in the next month. This firm is rapidly becoming the chief refreshment caterers in the Principality, and have successfully and satisfactorily catered at the Society's sh(-w last year, the National Eisteddfod at Ebyl, and Swansea Horse Show last year, the recent great eisteddfodic gatherings at Porth, Rhondda Valley, and the popular fete at Pontypool. Special attention is invited to the choice stock of shirtings, gents' silk and felt hass, caps, shirts, collars, ties, tennis and cricketing suits kept by W.C. EDWARDS, opposite the Market, Bridgend. 171

I GAlnV VALLEY. MrsiCAL.—At the recent examination of the Trinity College, London, held at Swansea, the following canditates (pupils of Miss C. J. Thomas. Bridgend), were highly successful in pianoforte playing—Miss Sarah Butler, Pontycymmer, Mast. Gorner James, Nauthir, Blaengarw, the last named being in the primary division. The examinination iu connection with this well-known and popular college is a severe musical test, therefore the candi- dates should feel highly gratified at their success.

KENFIG IIILL. MUSICAL SUCCESS.—The many friends of Mr Jacob Ware, A.C.,of this place, will rejoice to know that he has been successful in obtaining a scholar- ship for a summer term at the Tonic Solfa College, 1 Loudon. This includes a month's free tuition, with i his railway fare paid to and fro. All who are acquainted with Mr Ware know that he is very diligent and persevering in his studies, and is naturally gifted with a rare musical talent. We wish our friend every success.

ABERKENFIG- Special attention is invited to the choice stock of suitings, gents' silk and felt hats, caps, shirts, collars, ties, tennis and cricketing suits kept by W. C. EDWARDS, opposite the Market, Bridgend. NOTICE TO CYCLISTS.—Come and read for yourselves your RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES and study the riding regulations, and therefore be under no doubt as to what are the PENALTIES. Full information to be had in our windows, -Brown and Williams, official repairers to the Cycle Tourist lub, Wyndham-street, Bridgend.A.dut. t

LLANGAX. At a meeting of the School Board for Llangan and St. Mary Hill the mistress (Mrs Evans) was complimented for the very satisfactory report received from H.M. Inspector of School—the grant amounted to £ 50 6s, being the largest amount ever earned by the school.

BAPTISM AT PENYVAI. A correspondent writes The baptism at Peny- vai was not so awkward as your correspondent wishes to impress on the mind of the public, and evidently he meant to underline the words 'Accounts differ as to the precariousness of this aquatic adven- ture.' If it were as such, it would be well for him (correspondent) to remember that baptism is im- mersion, and that we as Baptists understand that the water of any river does not give salvation more than the font or the basin, but simply fulfil the commandment, 'Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost '—Matthew 28, 19. Smyrna Chapel, Penyfai, has its history, as may be seen by reading the history of the Baptist denomination. Above all, let this correspondent read his Bible, and he may become wise, but search in dictionaries he may become foolish if not so now. It was not the first time for Mr Harries to baptize, and in probability not the last; six were baptized, and the baptism was most attractive, and the hundreds witnessing it behaved in a most Christian- like manner. Your correspondent assumed the character of an Almighty, but in an infinitely small scale.

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CHURCH RESTORATION AT j BRIDGEND. CONSECRATION BY THE BISHOP. Glorious summer weather favoured the con- secration ceremony in connection with the restoration of the chancel of Newcastle parish church, Bridgend, on Thursday, when the event was made the occasion of one of the largest and most representative gathering of church people in the district seen for many years. Preceded by Holy Communion at eight QVIOCK the function of consecration was performed by the Bishop at half-past eleven, in the presence ] of a large. assembly of laity and clergy, and with all the impressive detail with which the ceremony is associated. At the service which i followed the church was crowded to its utmost capacity, and the greatest heartiness was mani- fested in the renderings of the various hymns < and anthems. The preacher was the Eev C. R. j Lynch-Blosse. M.A., vicar of Stinchcombe. who delivered an able sermon, in which he drew from the practical work of restoration which they had met to commemorate that day a happy augury of the Church's welfare in the future. DESCRIPTION OF THE RESTORATION. The consecration of the new north chancel aisle and the new part of the chancel of St Illtyd s Church, Newcastle, Bridgend, is typical of the activity and of the continuity of the ancient Welsh Church. Of the walling of the original church, we have no traces, the name and site alone remaining. It was probably built of wattle like most of the first churches in these isles, and founded by Illtyd, a brother of St Teilo, bishop of Llandaff, the great Welsh theologian and teacher, who, about the year 540, A.D., attracted to the little village of Llantwit Major more than 2,000 students from the Celtic populations of these isles and France. There is corroborative evidence of this statement in the fact that a church dedicated to, and probably founded by his pupil St Ccwydd was built on a field called Cae yr hen eglwys (the field of the old church) on Llangewydd farm in the adjoining parish of Laleston. This church, according to tradition, was pulled down and removed to Laleston when the population gathered at that spot. There is further evidence of the existence of a church on the site of the present church of Newcastle, in the old coffin- shape tombstone, decorated with Celtic ornament and ascribed by antiquarians to a date between 900 and 1000, A.D (at least 250 years older than the present church), which was in the churchyard and f is to be removed to a position under the tower. The present church was probably rebuilt about the year 1300 by the inhabitants and the occupiers of the castle. The tower, which is of later date, was built 150 years later. About 45 years ago the nave was taken down by Archdeacon Lynch Blosse and rebuilt at the same time a north aisle giving 100 additional seats was added. The old 14th century chancel was left, a small, mean structure, which had been re-roofed in the days when Puritanism reigned supreme, with a lath and plaster barrel roof, and a tiny lean-to vestry stuck on to it. Archdeacon Blosse's successor, the Rev J Prichard Hughes, did did not deal with the church but built a commodious and handsome room for Sunday School purposes The Rev George Thomas, who succeeded Mr Hughes, renovated the tower and reslated the nave with the help of the parishioners. About two years ago a meeting was held to consider the advisability of dealing with the chancel (which was altogether out of scale with the nave erected in Archdeacon Blosse's time) and an offer of Miss Talbot to sub- scribe X1200 towards the carrying out by plans prepared by Mr E M Bruce-Vaughan, F.R.I.B.A., which entailed an expenditure ot about £ 2400 on the fabric, was accepted with enthusiasm. Tenders were advettised for, and that of Mr Edmund Rees of Peucoed was accepted. The chancel was pulled down, and on April 2Gth, 1S93, the foundation stone of the uew work was laid by Miss Talbot. The old chancel was 20 feet long, 16 feet wide and 19 feet to the apex of the roof. The new chancel is 2S feet G inches long, 18 feet 9 inches high to the wall plate, 29 feet to the apex of the roof, and 20 feet, six in. wide. And in addition a north chancel aisle to form an organ chamber and vestry for the surpliced choir was erected, the dimensions of which are 27 feet in length, 15 feet 9 inches in breadth, and about 2G feet in height. The materials used are a beautiful light brown local stone for the outside work, Bridgend (Quarella) stone for the arches and mullions of the windows, Bath stone for the ashlar lining, oak for the barrel roof of the chancel, with bosses decorated with gold and vermillion teak for the north chancel screen, the choir stalls, and fittings of the vestry. The chancel was tiled by Messrs Webb and Sons with a very handsome design in dark red and buff and brown. A beautiful reredos of Bridgend stone, with panels of Hales- owen, with the central canopies left unfilled for treatment with sculpture or mosaics at some future dare was erected extending over the east end of the church. The effect was euphonised by the filling in of the new three-light Early Decorated window with stained glass. This was the gift of the sons and daughters of the late vicar, the Rev H. Lynche- Blosse, afterwards Dean of Llandaff. The principal subjects in the window are S. Paul, the Apostle of the West, represented symbolically with the sword of the Spirit, the Word of God S. Iltyd, the founder, with one of his pupils, possibly S. Cewydd, and in the centre, Our Lord in glory, the risen and ascended Christ. The harmony of colour and beauty of drawing in the figures are remarkable. Many noteworthy gifts have been made to the church. A portion of the tiling of the chancel, costing about £23, was given by the Sunday scholars. The furniture of the altar and a magni- ficent frontal for ordinary Church seasons, costing altogether between £ 40 and £50, was given mainly by the women of the parish, a magnificent alt frontal for festivals was worked by Miss Frankjen, and Miss Talbot presented a cross and vas-s and candlesticks of very beautiful design. Tov ards the cost of structure nearly £ 2,000 out of the £2,400 required has been subscribed, and i a addition to that a new organ, to cost JE300 (towards which £200 has been promised), has been ordered from Messrs Vowles, of Bristol. All the monuments disturbed during the alterations have been re-erected in the north chancel aisle, and tho utmost care of anything of value from an antio"oarian's point of view has been shown. The old tombstone and any evidence of'igood old work h ave been scrupulously preserved, and any lover of. Wales cannot but acknowledge that with thi", reverent regard for the past a due appreciation of the wants of modern worship has been judiciously blended. Other gifts are a brass altar dr,ilk from three parishioners, three chalice veils and burses worked by the Misses Knight, Wa\d and Davidson, stoles by Miss Ball and Miss D avies, a fair linen cloth Mrs Knight, altar linen by Miss Llewellyn, alms bags by Mrs Tamplin Lewis and Miss Lynch-Blosse. The entire cost, including gifts is at least £2, GOO. The building committee consisted of the Vicar, Messrs S. H. Stockwood, R. K. Prichard, T. Lloyd Edwards, E. Price, Llewellyn David, E. T. Hardwick, S. Thomas, J. C. Coath, William Riley, G. F. Lambert, W. A Williams, andS. Llewellyn.

THE LUNCHEON. An excellent luncheon, which had been provided by the generosity of a number of the leading Churchpeople, was afterwards held at the Town Hall. The Vicar of Newcastle, the Rev D. Davies, presided, and there was a very large company, the room proving too small for the occasion. After the toast of the Church and Queen,' had been honoured, Mr W. Llewellyn, Court Colman, who was cordially received, proposed in appropriate terms the health of the Bishop. The Bishop, responding, said theie was no one whom he so gladly heard the toast proposed as by Mr Llewellyn, who had been a very kind friend of his ever since he had been in the Diocese. -1 (Applause). The Church particularly needed the ( support of its members at the present juncture, and he was highly pleased to note both sexes io well ] represented as at that day's proceedings. lie com- 5 mended to their notice the proposal carried at the Diocesan Conference to organize women's influence ( in defence of the Church, in the face of the 1 abominable measure wlik-h was intended to rob j ] them of the results of their labours and to do a great injustice to all classes in the country, ] especially the poor. (Applause). After re- ] ferring in high terms of praise to the work of restoration and the energy displayed by the vicar and his helpers, His Loidship concluded by j ( urging all to do their best to spread a knowledge of the meaning of the proposals for Disestablishment and Disendowment, in which case he was sure thsy need have no fear as to the result of the conflict. (Cheers). Mr W. Riley next gave the toast of The Vicar.' the Rev i>. Davies, who, he said, during the short time he had been amongst them, had been a ruost potent instrument for good in the jwrisii both socially and religiously, bringing young and old, rich and poor together, and knitting them together in a bona of powerful Christian sympathy. (Cheers), lie was moreover an active and loyal supporter of the Church who stood up manfully in her defence whenever the occasion required. (Applause). In and out of the parish he was a most earnest and zealous worker for the cause of religion, and he sincerely hoped that they might for many years enjoy the benefit of his valuable In bours, (Applause). The toast was enthusiastically drunk. The Rev D. Davies, in acknowledging the toast, disclaimed having done more than entered upon the fruits of his predecessors" labours. Regretting their unavoidable absence, he observed that had Mr George Thomas and Mr Prichard Hughes been there, they would have had representatives of four clerical generations of Vicars of Newcastle. Enumerating their share in the restoration and repair of the church from time to time, he remarked that to his immediate predecessor was due the valuable but unostentatious work of repairing the roof of the fabric. Alluding to the munificent help rendered by Miss Talbot, he remarked it was a great source of disappointment to them that her absence had been caused by no other reason that she was too unwell to come among them. He had received letters of apology for non- attendance from Mr John Nicholi, Mr T. M. FrankleTi, Colon.-l Turberviil, Mrs Pieton Turber- vill, Miss Franklen, and other kind friends. He I spuke in the highest terms of the manner in which the contract had been carried out, and warmly U, acknowledged the help rendered by the various subscribers, particularly that giver. :by the Sunday School children (applause). The<Church in Bridg- end, he concluded, was sttcng, the Church in Bridgend was honoured, at a public meeting Bridgend had protested in 1W unmeasured terms by an overwhelming majority against the Bill for the Church Disestablishment (c&eers). The Rev C. R. Knight ieelingly proposed The Preacher." The Rev C. R. Lynch-Blosse, who in responding said Bridgend was consecrated to him and his family by many tender ties, and he was thankful that they had been privileged to erect^u lasting memorial there in a work -erf art, which afforded them the greatest pleasure and satisfaction. Mr J. C. Coath next submitted the health of Miss Talbot, making appropriate acknowledgment of the munificellt belp in the work of Newcastle-Church restoration in particular, and generally characteris- ing her liberality and kindness as knowing oeither sect nor party, time nor place. VVherever-ste Was called upon she held forth a willing and a.helping hand (applause). The other toasts were 'The Committee and Sub- scribers,' proposed by the Rev F. W. Edmoides. and coupled with the names of Mr R. K. Pridhard and Mr W. Williams (Park-street), and ihc Architect and Contractor,' Mr Bruce Vaughan res- ponding. The procsedirgs then tsrminated.

MESSRS. W. BUCKLEY & CO. EMPLOYEES' ANNUAL OUTING. AVcdnescay last was selected for the annual picnic in connection with Messrs Buckley & Co.'s establish- ment. The morning opened with rain, disagreeable and dispiriting, but soon after the departure of the early train from Bridgend, the liquid element lost its way. leaving the heavens but threatening. The journey from Cardiff by boat was very pleasant, the channel being like a mill-pond. The destination was Weston, and the members of the company did not in any wise regret the choice of their rendezvous. A hearty dinner was partaken of at Messrs Huntley and Son's Restaurant, at the conclusion of which the Chairman (Mr W. E. Rogers) called upon Mr W. ■ H. Evans to propose the toast of the 'Employers.' In submitting this toast Mr Evans dwelt on the good feeling which existed between the master? and the men. The masters' interests, he said, were identical with those of the men, and when bot^ parties workel in unison, they were the reapers p,nd not the losers by it. The toast was enthusiastically honoured, and ht this juncture many wfje the expressions of regret at the absence of Mr Buckley, who was unable to attend in consequence of his mother's indisposition. The Rev W. Crouch, MrE. Thorntc,fl) and Mr W. E. Rogers, who accompanied the party, followed with good speeches, and were pleased to understand that such good feeling existed between capital and labour. Mr C. Corbett, orjC of the oldest hands I under the firm, replied. to the toast of The Employees.' The top,st of The Steward' (Mr Ware) was drunk rir nt heartily, he having carried out the arrangements to the satisfaction of all. The company now dispersed until tea. The mighty sun had by thic-, time pierced through the canopy of clouds and shone with enlivening effulgency. Drives Wjre taken in divers directions, and various pilgrimages made to resorts of interest. The asual amusing escapades attending these functions "came off" and the miscellaneous per- formances on the beach were wen patronised. After tea the return journey was taken, the trip across channel being mild. Cardiff was reached at 9.15 and Bridgend about 11. A most enjoyable day was spent, and Mr Buckley was initiated a member of the society of "jolly good felloes.'

PROPERTY SALE AT BLAENGARW. I On Wednesday Mr Michael Davies, Bridgend, sold by auction, at the Blaengarw Hotel, four cot- tages in Railway-terrace, Blaengarw, which, after spirited bidding was knocked down to Mr Bevan for £ 575. There was a good attendance. Messrs Randall and Cay,Bridgend,were the solicitors for the vendor.

Though you Rub! Rub! Rub I And you Scrub 1 Scrub Scrub I You'll find that It's not in your power In the old-fashioned way, To do in a day What Hudson's Will do in an hour HUDSON'S EXTRACT OF SOAP, or HUDSON'S DRY SOAP, for Rapid Washing. Leaves no Smell.

DYNAMITE OUTRAGE I NEAR BRIDGEND. I ATTEMPT TO WRECK AN HOTEL. EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. ACCUSED BEFORE THE MAGISTRATES At about midnight on Wednesdav, the inhabitants of the neighbourhood of Dryn- cetlin were startled by a terrific explosion in the vicinity of the Dunraven Hotel, and subsequent investigation showed that a daring and partly successful attempt had been made to blow up the hotel with dyna- mite. The lower part OF the front of the house was considerably damaged, the walls being rent in several places, and the win- dows being blown clean out. No one, how- ever, was injured, Mr Edwards, the land- lord, and all the members of his family being in bed at the time of the explosion, which, there were strong indications to show, had taken place in the cellar under- neath the bar. The grating of the cellar, which is in the street, had been blown open, and an unexploded charge of dynamite was z;1 found near on THE pathway. Circumstances strongly pointed as the author of the out- rage to a young quarrvxaan by the name of Evan Williams, who lived near. A possible motive for the perpetration of the deed was afiordel by the fact that Williams, who had been drinking at the Hotel during the zD day, had had a slight difference over the purchase of some bread and cheese. It is stated that he bought threepennyworth of bread and cheese at the house, but he com- plained that it was not enough for the money, and his pence were promptly re- turned to him. Some time afterwards, it appears, he agtin tsh.d to be supplied, but the lardioid declined, but when Williams quitted the- hotel nothing had occurred to in any way warrant the belief that he would endeavour to revenge himself I in the way he did. Acting on information,. Poiice-constable Yernon shortly after the occurrence, arrested prisoner at his house, and took him iutg. custuJy, prisoner subse- quently admitting his guilt, and expressing regret for what had happened. ACCUSED BEFORE THE MAGIS- TRATES. The accused, a tall athletic young fellow, of apparently about 26 years of A^E, was brought up at the office of the Magistrates' Clerk, at the Town-hall, Bridgend, on Thursday afternoon, before Mr B. K. Prichard, charged with attempting to blow up the hotel. THE LAIVLLOLIVS EVJDENCi;. r Tf Mr Benjamin Edwards, landlord of the Dunraven Hotel, was the first witness. He said he knew prisoner, who lived at Caehelig, Bryncethin, and who worked as a quarry- man. Prisoner was at the hotel from about 11 in the morning until about half-past eight or nine in the evening-, when witness left him in the bar and ivent to bed. "Williams was a little, but not much, the worse for drink. At about ten minutes part 12 he was suddenly startled by hearing the yeport of a loud explosion which shook the house. He immediately got up, found the place considerably damaged, and in a state of great confusion. The pkster of the ceilings of the rooms upstairs had been blown Q'n) in places, and downstairs the- flooring in the bar and passage had been blown up, some of the boards,, haviug been hurled against the ceilings. In the parlour which was furthest away several of the skirting boards had beer, loosened, and also the doors and door frames. Downstairs in the front part of the house, all the windows and window trances were blown clean out, and at the back a window and a glass over the passage door had been shattered. The walls of the bouse were cracked, and the vrhole house mucJj. injured. PRISONER'S ARREST. Police-constable James Yernon, stationed at Bryncethin, said he received information at about one o'clock that morning that a house bad been blown up. He bad heard the explosion about a quarter of an hour before. He proceeded to the Dunraven Hotel, and on an examination of the pre- mises found in the cellar near to the spot, where an explosicn had taken place a round coil of safety fuse. He also found a "cock" of dynamite under an iron grating on the pavement. (Explosives produced About six o'clock the same morning he proceeded to the quarry, at Bryncethin. where 'ki prisoner was working, and he found that the door of the store fur explosives had been forced open. It had apparently been forced by a man's foot, there bein^ marks of a man's foot on the door in two places. There were also similar footprints leading to prisoner's house, about 20 yards away. Prisoner was in bed when he went to the house, but his mother called him up. He charged him on suspicion with blowing up Mr Edwards's house in the night. lie asked hat time," and witness replied about quarter past twelve. Prisoner said he was wrong, and on being told that he would have to accompany him to Bridgend, said he would not walk. IN-ifiless procured a trap about 8 o'clock, put prison t-r then declined to ride but said he would walk across the mountain with him and they did so. On the way prisoner remarked "I expect you will get promoted for this." "What for ?" to which be replied "Because .you have got your man." He atlded It can't be helped it is done now," and further remarked I hope you will tell the mother not to vex." He also said he had disgraced the family, and might get two years for what he had done that there was nothing but trouble to face him. He asked witness to tell Mr Edwards that he was very scrrv, but could not replace it. lie asked if any- one was killed, and bei; g told no. said he was very glad for it. and hoped it would do him (prisoner) good and Mr Kdwants good too." ° Prisoner was then remanded in custody until to-morrow ^ATURU no application for bail being made. A MEMBER OF BRIDGEND FOOT- BALL TEAM. Prisoner, a single man. is Avell known in football circles, having played reguiariy for the Bridgend team last season.

girljrji, ||tama.ges, anh gratis. Notices of Births and Marriages, (not exceeding Twenty Words) are charged One Shilling: and Sixpence for every additional Ten Words or less. Notices of Deaths trill be inserted free. DEATH. HOPKIXS.—On Juno 12tli, at her residence, Aberkenfig, Mary Hopkins (formerly of Gwt, Pencoed), aged 81 years..

PONTYCLUN. THE rumour that a local tradesman had recently shuffled off the mortal coil" while away on his holidays, is stated to be absolutely without founda- tion, the same tradesman having since returned in the flesh, and looking in fact better than ever.

GLYNCORRWG. PRESENTATION.—There is now being exhibited in I the window of Messrs Thompson and Shackell, Limited, at their extensive music warehouse, Wyndham-street, Bridgend, a rnag-nificent cottage pianoforte, which has been supplied by them through their local manager, Mr P. W. Laurence, to the friends and workmen of the Llynvi Valley Collieries, Llangonyd, for presentation to Mr W. H. Plummer, mining engineer, as a souvenir of their respectful regard. This beautiful instrument is of finest burr walnut-wood case, iron frame, brass pin-plate (7 octaves), full trichord, best ivory brush-morticed keys, handsome marqueterie front and sconces, with brass pedals and every modern improvement, and is surmounted with a silver plate bearing the following p I inscription :—' Presented to W. H. Plummer, Esq., mining engineer, by his friends and workmen of the Llyn vi Valley Collieries, Llangonoyd, as a token of their respect. June 30, 1824.'

PENYYAI. NOTICE TO CYCLISTS.-Come and read for yourselves your RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES and study the riding regulations, and therefore be under no doubt as to what are the PENALTIES, Full information to be had in our windows.—Brown and Williams, official repairers to the Cycle Tourist Club, Wyndham-street, Brideend,4(.vrt.

COWBRIDGE. NOTICE TO CYCLISTS.—Come and read for yourselves your RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES and study the riding regulations, and therefore be under no doubt as to what are the PENALTIES, Full information to be had in our windows.—Brown and Williams, official repairers to the Cycle Tourist Club, Wyndham-street, Bridgend.—Add. Special attention is invited to the choice stock of suitings, gents' silk and felt hats, caps, shirts, collars, ties, tennis and cricketing suits kept by W. C.EDWARDS, opposite the Market, Bridgend. 171