The Glamorgan Gazette

BOREUOL ADGOFION. Yn ymdroi ac ymdrosi yn nghanol eiddigedd Mari, fel dall yn ymbalfalu ar bared, y gadawsom yr hybarch Domos Hywel. Nid oedd neb yn amheu cariad Mari at Tomos gwyddai Tomas hefyd fod Mari yn ei garu a chariad oedd braidd tuhwnt i gariad gwragedd, ond eto yr oedd yr hen bererin beunydd a beunos mewn ofn am ei hoedl. Nid ofn direswm a slafaidd chwaith ydoedd ofn Tomos, eithr ofn seiliedig ar brofiad chwerw, canys cafodd eithaf ac ami olehfa banas gan Mari nwydwyllt, weithiau am gael ei ddarganfod ganddi yn siarad a rhyw un 0'1' ryw deg, a phryd arall am wincio, meddai hi, ar ryw ferch neu wraig. Gwyr y darllenydd fod eiddigedd yn fynych yn adeiladu ar seiliau ansafadwy fel dwfr, ac felly yn achos Mari. Wrth gwrs rhwydd gydnabyddwn fod gwaith Tomos yn wincio ar ferch yn y fan hon, ac ar wraig yn y fan draw, yn y capel ar y Sul, yn ryw fath o sail i amheuaeth mewn perthynas iddo ef, ond dylasai Mari o bawb dynion y byd wybod fod y cyfan i'w briodoli i wcndid naturiol, ac felly esgusodol ar du Tomos. Yr oedd llygad chwith Tomos gryn raddau yn wanach na'i un deheu, ac yn herwydd y gwendid naturiol hwnw yr oedd amrantau'r llygad chwith yn cau yn fynychach o lawer nag eiddo'r un deheu, a gallaeech wneyd llw ar fin bedd eich mamgu fod Tcmos yn wincio arnoch, pan nad oedd gan y creadur diniwaid feddwl am y fath beth yn y byd. Y gwendid naturiol hwn, fodd bynag, brofodd yn ami a blin brofedigaeth i Tomos, ac a fu yn achlysur i Mari roddi llawer maethgan' anwyl iddo. Gwyddom y dylasai Mari goclio pethau gwell am Tomos, ond gwyddom hefyd fod eiddigedd, fel cariad, yn ddall post i bob rheswm, ac felly rhaid gochel bod yn rhy lawdrwm ar yr hon sydd bellach er's meithion flwyddi mewn gwlad nad oes eiddigedd, na dim o'r cyfryw bethau, o fewn ei gororau. Mae'n debyg fod Rhagluniaeth yn rhoddi rhyw un Iroblm fawr i bob dyn ddadrys, neu geisio dadrys, yn ei fywyd. Lleddfu trueni carcharorion oedd problem Howard; rhyddhau caethion oedd p■roblem Wilberforce sicrhau bara rhad i'r bwytawr oedd problem Cobden a gorchfygua lladd eiddigedd Mari oedd problem fawr bywyd Tomos Hywel, ac am wn i nad oedd problem Tomos ar rai ystyron mor bwysig a'1' eiddo un o honynt. Wedi iddo geisio lawer gwaith a llawer modd i ddadrys ei broblem, yn y dyddiau diweddaf Tomos daravvodd ar gynllun lwyddodd yn hollol. Yr ydym am i'r darllenydd ddeall y gwasanaethai Mari fel byd-wraig. Fel y cyfryw ystyrid hi yn alluog iawn, ac nid ychydig fyddai'n cyrchu am ei gwasanaeth o bell ac agos. Derbyniodd lawer o feibion a mercbed gwragedd i'r byd yn ardaloedd y Coity, Penybont, Llangrallo, Pencoed, Heolycyw, Bryncethin, a Brynmenin, a diau fod ami un o'r cyfryw yn mhlith darllenwyr hyn o linellau, a dymunant hwy fel fy hun esmwyth gwsg i'r hon fu mor dyner wrth, a gofalus ohonynt hwy a'r rhai a'u hymddug. Nid oes wybod ar wyneb clawr daear pa brydy digwydd yr amgylchiad alwai am wasanaeth Mari. Pan fo clychau haiarnaidd haner nos yn gwaeddu ei bod hi'n bryd i bawb a phobpeth, ond hyll ysbrydion, a gwangcus gwn Bendith y Mamau, fyned i gysgu, ie, dyna'r pryd yn fynych y daw'r waedd fod dyn bychan neu ddynes fechan yn galw am ffordd rydd i chwareu-fwrdd amser. Felly'r oedd yn nyddiau Mari, ac felly mae eto, fel y gall llawer poor dab dystio sydd wedi gorfod ei choeso hi cyn hyn am fyd-wraig ar oriau digon annaearol o'r nos. Wel, ar ryw noson ddryghinog iawn yn nghanol gauaf tymhestlog wele waedd haner nos wrth fwthyn Tomos Hywel, ac fel arfer cyn pen nemawr amser yr oedd Mari ar ei ffordd tua Phenybont yn brwydro fel cawres a'r elfenau cythryblus. Cyn fod Tomos braidd wedi ymollwng i'w ail hun mae euro enbyd ar ei ddrws eilwaith, a'r waith hono gan Robert o'r Giblet, yr hwn ddych- welai ar yr awr hwyr hoifb o'r nos o dramwy ar hyd y ddaear ac ymrodio ynddi rywle yn wlyb sopyn, heb gymaint ag edefyn sych yn ei gylch. Cais am noson o letty, neu yn kytrach ddarn o noson, oedd gan Robert, a gwyddai ef fod gofyn i Thomas Hywel yn gyfystyr a ciiael- Wedi i Robert ymddiosg a chael crys sych gan Tomos, aeth y ddau i'r gwely—Robert i gysgu fel pren, a Thomas i feddwl am gynllun i wella clefyd meddyliol Mari. Gyda sydynrwydd bar odd i Tomos gredu ar y pryd, ac o hyny hyd drangc, fod a fynai Rhagluniaeth a'r peth, fflachiodd ar ei feddwl y syniad o arwain Mari i gredu ar ei dychweliad mai menyw oedd gydag ef yn y gwely. Tua saith o r gloch foreu tranoeth clywai Tomos swn traed Mari ynagoshau at y drws. Cwyd Mari'r latch dealla fod y drws yn gloedjl" geilw'n uchel ar Tomos godi i'w ddadgloi. Ar byr. wele Tomos yn tori allan i riddfan, "0, 0, Shan dyma ni wedi'n dal o'r diwedd Mae Mari wrth y drws, ac, mor wir ag fod bara mewn torth, hi'n lladd ni'n dau O gwae ni'n geni erioed l" Mae Robert yn cysgu'n dawel, ond am Mari, mae hi'n glustiau i gyd. Cred fod rhyw fenyw yn cydorwedd a'i Thomas hi, a pha ryfedd ei bod wedi ei chynhyrfu i waelodion ei henaid ? Llefa'n groch ar Thomas agor y drws ar darawiad. Cwyd hwnw, a chan riddfan yn ddwys fel dyn ar ddarfod am dano, egyr y drws. Pwy sy' gyda chi yn y gwely, Thomas ?" ydyw'r geiriau daranant ar glustiau Thomas. Etyb yntau, 'Does neb wir, Marifacb, nghariad anwyl i." "Paidngalw i'n gariad anwyl i ti'r llvffant brwnt. Llawer tro y gwedaist yn fy ngwyneb dy fod yn cadw ladies, ond o'r diwedd anturiaist i halogi ngwely plu i ag un o'r giwaid brwnt ac aflan. Ond dere di, ti 'difaru, mi dora'ch hesgyrn chi'ch dau." Fe wel y darllenydd, bellach, fod arwyddion dryghin yn mwthyn Tomos Hywel. Mae cymyl duon yn ymgasglu, yr wybren yn duo drosti, a choes ysgwydedig ysgubell yn llaw Mari yn arwydd sicr fod ystorm ddychrynllyd ar dori. Mae'r mellt yn gwibio a'r taranau'n rhuo, a Mari'n cyfeirio ei chamrau tua'r gwely—chest bed yn nghongl yr ystafell fyw ydoedd—fel un ag awdurdod ganddi. Mae Tomos yn prysur wisgo ei ddillad yn y gadair- gornel, a dywed wrth Man, < Gadewch eich gwaith y wraig ff'ol.' Nid yw Mari fodd bynag ary pryd yn cofio dim, neu os yn cofio, yn malio botwn corn am y gorchymyn, Y gwragedd ufuddhewch i'ch gwyr,' a rhagddi yr a rhwng dau oleuni, oblegyd mae bellach yn 7.30, at y gwely, ac yna mae'n dechreu ar yr oruchwyliaeth o ganu 4 M yn fy nuwiau, gorau gwir, yn ddarniau fe a ddyrnir.' Un oedd Mari wnai bob peth yr ymaflai ei llaw ynddo a'i holl allu, ac nid hir y bu'r cysgadur Robert cyn deall yn drwyadl fod rhywbeth rhyfedd yn digwydd y dwthwn hwnw. Gwaeddai'n groch Be' sy'nbod 'r Be' sy'n bod ?' Dyrnu yn mlaen wnai Mari, fodd bynag, nerth braich a llaw, gan foddi llefau Robert a llefau uwch ei hunan. Nid hir y bu cyn myned yn rhy boeth i Robert, a llamodd allan o'r gwely fel ewig, a bachodd Mari'n dyn yn ei freichiau. Wedi ei sicrhau gofynodd, Wel, Mari fach, be' sy'n bod ? Odi chi ma's o'ch cof ?' Ar hyny cododd goleuni allan o'r tywyllwch i Mari, a'r canlyniad fu, hi lewygodd yn mreichiau preiffion Robert. Yr oedd Tomos er ys meityn yn chwerthin cil-boch, ond pan welodd lewygu 0 Mari, difrifolodd gryn g wrs. Gadawodd Robert yn ceisio gwneyd gwynt ag hen hosan i Mari, a charlamodd yntau tua'r King's Head i geisio dropyn o rywbeth wnai symbylu ei chylchrediad. Ca'dd ddogn o chwys y ci, a dychwelodd ar ei union a'i anadl yn ei ddwrn Ar y llawr ar ei hyd cy'd fel pren yr oedd Mari, a Robyn yn swil yn ffwdanu o'i chwmpas. Gwlyehwyd arleisiau Mari a dwfr, a bu rhaid i Robert ei choeso hi tua ffynon Bestwn i'w gael; arllwyswyd chwys y ci lawr i wddf Mari, ac wedi i amynedd gael ei pherflaith waith, dechreuodd y greadures ofergoelus arddangos arwyddion bywyd, er mawr orfoledd i Tomos a Robert. Pan ddaeth Mari ati ei hun a deall y sefyllfa, wylodd ddagrau'n hidl, a dywedodd yn dorcalonus wrth ei haner oreu, 0, Tomos peidiweh chi na Robert son gair wrth neb am hyn, a ,spreta chi byth mwy.' Bu'n llonaid ei haddewid, a bu llonyddwch mawr yn awyrgylch priodasol Tomos Hywel o'r dwthwn hwnw hyd ddyad du'r diddyfnu pan welodd briddio'r hon oedd iddo yn harddach na'r wawr, ac anwylach na chanwyll ei lygad. Bwriadwn wrth gychwyn orphen gyda Tomas yn y llythyr hwn, ond gwelaf y rhaid iddo gael un arall. WMFFRE'R PEDOLWE.

I FILIAL OBLIGATIONS IN THE OGMORE. PROCEEDINGS AGAINST A COLLIERY CONTRACTOR. At Bridgend police-court on Saturday, Mr R W Llewellyn in the chair—Wm. Charles, colliery contractor, 17, Wyndham-street, Nantymoel, and Dd. M. Charles, coachman, of Pandy-road, Aber- kenfig, were summoned at the instance of the Bridgend and Cowbridge Board of Guardians why they should not contribute towards the support of their mother who is chargeable to the Union. Mr R. H. Cox appeared for the board, Mr Scale appeared for the defendant William, and Mr T. J. Hughes for Dd Charles. Mr Jones, relieving officer, stated that the mother was 78 years of age and bedridden. She received 5/4 a week. The defendant David was a coachman to Dr Pringle, getting 25s a week, and he under- stood that he would come in for a freehold cottage and garden on his mother's death. The property was at present a ruin. He was married and, witness believed, had children. The other brother William was a contractor at the Wyndham Colliery, employing over 20 men. lie was married and had grown up children. [KrFrIj'g* By Mr Hughes He believed David had paid whatever the Guardians had called on him to pay, at first 2s and afterwards Is a week. The garden was enjoyed by a married daughter with whom the mother resided. Mr Wm Punter, relieving officer, stated that he knew William, who appeared to be well off. He drove a horse and trap about, and had two cottages, worth, he believed £150 each. He produced a statement of defendant's earnings which showed that he employed 25 men including his two sons and their total earning for the six weeks ending 19th May was £215 3s 7d. For the defence, Jane May, sister of the defendants, said David paid Is and Wm 2s a weak. William visited his mother nearly every month, and seldom empty- handed while David had only been to see her about three or four times during 13 years. An order was made upon each of the defendants to pay 2/6 and the costs.

ENGLYN I OLWEN fach, merch Mr a Mrs JENKINS, Braieiiy- cymmer Hotel, Cwmgarw. Un wylaidd, bert, lan yw Olwen—un fanol Mor fwyn a briallen Ei hail yw y lili wen, A siriol fel y seren. GWYEOSYDD.

GWELUANT GWALL. MR. GOL.,—Dymunaf alw eich sylw at un gwall argraffyddol yn fy llythyr diweddaf yn y Glorian, sef gwaith y cysodydd yn rhoddi i lawr o bumtheg i ddwy-ar-bumtheg o dunelli, am bwysau y meini mawrion yn Ngwaith Emrys, pan y rhoddais I i lawr, o bumtheg i ddwy-ar-bumtbeg-ar-ugain 36 tons os gwelwch yn dda, dyna yw pwysau tybiedig y ceryg rhyfedd hyny arfeusydd Caradog a chyda Haw, dyma englyn a gyfans-oddais pan yn eistedd ar un ohonynt. Daeth allan braidd yn ddiarwybod i mi, nis gallaswn ei atal, canys teimlwn fod rhyw ysbrydiaeth awenol drwy yr hollle :— Gwaith Emrys erys ohyd—yn gadarn Drwy gydol terfysglyd Hir-oesoedd, i bobloedd byd, Yn brif-ol Q'r boreufyd- Meddylial rhai gynt yn wir, mai oaruodd o fedmi wedi eu pentyru ar eu gilydd yn ddigynllun yw r gwaith hwn, heb un amoan iddo ond dangos hyd ddiwedd amser pa both allasai cewri boreu y byd ei wneud ond tybia beirniaid dyfnddysg yn yr oes hon, fod yr adeilfa wedi ei cliynllunio, a'i threfnu, a'r egwyddorion athronyddol, er nodi allan gylchdroadau y cyrph nefol, a mesur amseroedd, fel y tarawai pelydr yr haul ar y gwahanol feini yn v cylchoedd a'u bod hefyd wedi ei bwriadu i fod ynddarllenfa arwyddluniol,tebyg i'r Hieroglyphiciau yn yr Aifft o ran amcan, os nad i un uwch canys bernir eu bod yn cynwys gwersi moeaol a chrefyddol gwersi yn traethu am Dduw a'i briodoleddan, yn 01 eu syniadau hwy y pryd hwnw. Pobl ddoeth yn wirar lawer eyfrif oedd yr hen Frythoniaid, gwasan- aethent Dduw yn ol fel y darllenent hwy am dano yn llyfr natur; ac yn y cyfsriad hwn, feallai, eu bod wedi treiddio yn ddyfnach nag un genedl arall wrth lewyrch doetbineb ddynol; ond megis ag ein dysgir gan ysbrydoliaeth, nid adnabu r byd trwy ddoethineb 'mo Dduw; or oymaint a ymbalfalodd rhai o athronyddion y byd paganaidd am dano, yn eu ffordd hwy. Diolch am efengyl. COEDWIGFAB.

PENILLION Gwahoddiadol i fy Nghyfnither. Wyf am eich anerch eto, Fy anwyl Mary Ann, Er i mi gael fy nhwyllo, A'm siomi'n dirfawr pan— Yn disgwyl dydd Gwyl Mabon, Am wel'd y gwyneb lion Siriolai'r gynhes galon, A hongia dan fy mron. Aeth Dydd Gwyl Mabon heibio, I blith y dyddiau fu, A dyddiau eraill ato, Heb gael eich gweled chwi; Er hyn, yr wyf yn disgwyl Yn 11awn o hyder fydd, Y caf o fewn fy mhreswyl Eich gwel'd o ddydd i ddydd. o dewch, Gwyl Mabon nesaf, Os byddwch iach a byw, Cyn delo oerwynt gauaf, Pan colla'r maes ei liw A chyll yr ardd rhosynog Ei phrydferth flodau chweg, Pan ddel y gauaf rhywiog I ardal hoif Maesteg. 0 dewcb, tra byddo anian Yn llawn o dlysni gwiw, A phobpeth ond fy hunan Heb olion newid lliw Bydd dail y coed yn chwifio Yn yr awelon fry, Pob awel wrth fyn'd heibio, A sua gan i chwi. Rydd eich dyfodiad yma, I mi yn wir foddhad, Mor felus fyddai'n coffa Am rhiniau'ch mam a'ch tad A rhodio ar hyd llwybrau'r Gorphenol ar ein hynt, I ail fwynhau profiadau Y dedwydd ddyddiau gynt. Mae cofio croesaw calon Ddi-dwyll eich mam mor gu, I mi yn dwyn adgofion Y fam a gollais I Boed iddi bob cysuron, Yn nyddiau'i henaipt blin, A'r Hwn sy'n cadw'i choron, A'i cadwo hi ei hun. Maesteg. GLAN CBYNWYDD.

JENKIN ROBERTS, Plentyn Mr a Mrs D. ROBERTS, Manager, Caerau, Maesteg. Hawddamor, Jenkin bach, Mae edrych yn dy wyneb Yn mron heb wybod im', Yn enyn rhyw anwyldeb Ond pwy all beidio hoffi plant 'Rol unwaith clywed swn eu tant ? Rhyw unwaith gwelais di, Bu'r unwaith hyny'n ddigon It' fyned gyda tni, Ran helaeth o fy nghalon Os dywed rhai mai ffoledd yw, Sa'n ffoledd ynwyf tra bwyf byw. Gwynebu wyt ar fyd Sy'n orlawn o amrywiaeth, Tra yn dy ieuanc gryd, Ni theimli ei fodolaeth Ond cyn y gweli ganol oed, Cei lawer twmpath dan dy droed. Gan nad pa hin a ddaw, Fy mhlentyn, i'th gyfarfod, Gofala godi'th law o hyd yn erbyn pechod Ac er it' drechu drygau hi, Fe'th ddilyn wedyn ddafad ddu.' Cwmogwy. GWENTFBYN JONES.

CYFEILLACH. Cyfeillach, fel aur gadwen sydd Cysyllta ddau yn un Torch emawg rhyngddynt byth a fydd Tra treigl drwyddynt Run. Cyfeillach anmhrisiedig yw A dihefelydd glain Hardd gysswllt o weniadau Duw, Perorawl yw ei sain. Cyfeillach ymlid nosawl liw Adfydau blin ar ffo, Ac fel ryw lachar dduwies wiw Eu caddug hi a glo. Cyfeillach gwyd ganiadau dan Afiechyd erch a blin, A phar i chwarddu o'r truan gwan Pan arw byddo'r hin. Ond diwedd oes gerllaw sy'n dod Darfydda cyfaill byd; Ond Iesu mad rho'f iddo glod I Can's Cyfaill fydd ohyd. HWNTW.

MARWOLAETH A CHLADD- EDIGAETH Miss JOANNAH ESAIAS, Mynydd Cynffig. Cymerodd yr amgylchiad torcalonus hwnle dydd Sul, Mehefin y 3ydd, a hyny yn ddisymwth. Yr oedd yn anhawdd i gredu'r Saith ei bod wedi marw. Machludodd haul ei bywyd yn gynar iawn, o herwydd nid oedd ond 11.1 mlwydd oed. Drylliwyd blodeuyn hardd yn nghanol gogoniant ei brydferth- wen, ond erys ei arogl er i ni golli golwg ar ei dlysni; mae y syniad fod ein cyfeilies wedi dianc oddiwrtbym yn ddolur i'n calon. Cymmerodd y newydd galarus am ei marwolaeth ni gyda sydyn- rwydd a barodd i'n calon gyflymu yn ei churiadau, a dygodd eiriau Shelley ar < Gyfnewidioldeb i'n cof— The flower that smiles to-day To-morrow dies All that we wish to stay, Tempts and then flies. What is this world's delIght P Lightning that mocks the night, Brief even so bright. Yr oedd wedi bwriadu llawer i fod yn y gymanfa ganu yn Ngwmogwy dydd Llun, ond yn lie hyny hi gafodd ei symud i'r gymanfa fawr, i uno yn yr anthem fendigedig hono, Teilwng yw yr Oen "— Rhosyn teg yn ngardd cerddoriaeth Ydoedd hi yr eneth Ion, Talent, rhinwedd, a pheroriaeth, Dlws addurnai nodwedd hon Mewn rhagorion a thlysineb, Eithriad ydoedd yn ei dydd Mun brydferthaf—gwenau serchog Deg chwareuai ar ei grudd. Bu yn aelod ffyddlon It disglaer yn Pisgab, Pil, ac yn neillduol sryda'r Ysgol Sabbothol, er yn ieuanc iawn. Felly y mae hyder cryf ynom ei bod erbyn hyn yn medi o ffrwyth ei llafur, wedi el. symud oddiwrth ei gwaith at ei gwobr, ac yn feddianol ar y goron sydd yn addawedig yn y gwirionedd Dwyfol, Bydd ifyddlon hyd angeu, a mi a roddaf i ti goron y bywyd.' Cymcrodd yr angladd Ie y dydd Mercher canlynol, Mehefin y 6fed, 1894, pan y daeth tyrfa fawr a pharchus ynghyd i dalu y gymwynas olaf iddi. Rhoddwyd pregeth bwrpasol ar yr achlysur t-an y Parch. J. Thomas, Pontypridd, hen weinidog Pisgah am flynyddau. Cymerodd y Parch. D. Williams, Elim, rhan yn y gwasanaeth hefyd yn Nghapel Pisgah, Pil. Wedi hyny awd ai chorph i fynwent Eglwys Maudlam i'w gladdu, ac annerchwyd y gynulleidfa wrth y bedd eto gan y brodyr uchod yn deimladwy iawn. Bydded i'r am- gylchiad disymwth hwn i'n dwyn i ystyried mai yn y dydd a'r awr na thybiom y daw Mab y Dyn. Teimlai lluaws yn ddwys ar ei hol,ond pwy fel y tad a'r fam a'r plant i gyd cynalied yr Arglwydd hwy yn yr ystorom chwerw, a bydded iddynt gredu fod pob peth yn cydweit.hio er daioni i'r rhai sy'n caru Duw.—Yr eiddoch yn gywir, CEFNWTSON.

MARWOLAETH MRS HOPKINS,ABERKENFIG Bu farw Mrs Hopkins Mehefin 12fed, achladdwyd hi Mehefin 18eg. Yr oedd yn 81 mlwydd oed. Bu am flynyddoedd o dan law drwm cystudd, eto ni ddirmygai yr Arglwydd. Bu yn aelod ffyddlon yn Eglwys Trinity, a theimlir ei bod yn golled ar ei hoi, er ei bod am fisoedd bellach yn clywed swn tonau yr lorddonen, eto yr oedd ei chrefydd wedi ei gwneuthur yn ddiofn ac yn ostyngedig ei hysbryd. Yr oedd mewn parch uchel gan bawb a'i hadnabyddai, a phrawf o hyn oedd y nifer lluosog ddaeth i dalu y gymwynas olaf iddi. Gosodwyd ei gweddillion i orwedd yn mynwent Eglwys Llanilid, Pencoed. Siaradwyd ar lan y bedd gan Councillor W. Howell, J.P., Pencoed, a'r Parch J. R. Williams, bugail yr ymadawedig. Yr Iesu a hoffai Mrs Hopkins mor fawr fyddo'n gysur ac yn nodded i'w phlant.

TRADE RISKS AT PORTH- CAWL. A DOUBTFUL ASSIGNMENT. At Bridgend County Court on Friday last, Judge Williams heard an action brought by Mr George Sibbering Jones, timber-merchant, Porthcawl, against Mrs Catherine Jones and Mrs Mary Richards: Portlicawl, to recover £.10 under a deed of assignment. Mr Downes, barrister-at-law, Cardiff (instructed by Messrs Randall and Cay), was for the plaintiff, and Mr Glascodine (instructed by Mr T. J. Hughes), appeared for defendants. The case had been adjourned from the previous court in order to join the defendant Mrs Richards to the action. The claim was in respect of timber supplied by plaintiff to a Porthcawl carpenter, William Turner, who was building under contract a house and shop at Porthcawl for the defendant Mrs Richards, for whom her daughter, Mrs David, was acting as agent in the matter. Plaintiif only supplied the timber on receiving a written order from Turner to Mrs David, requesting her to pay over to plaintiff such of the instalments due to him (Turner), under the contract up to £-10. This money, instead of being paid over to plaintiff, was received by Turner, and plaintiff now sued under the order in question. The defence was that the order did not constitute a leo-al assignment, and the whole of the case turned upon the question of its validity. At the outset technical objections were raised by Mr Glascodine to the admission of evidence as to the order, the paper itself not being forthcoming. Mrs David deposed on oath that she had returned the paper to Turner a few days after receiving it from Mr Jones, but Turner went into the box and denied ever having received it, and a Witness named Burnell spoke to Mrs David showing him the document some time after the date on which she said she had given it up. The Judge decided that in the circumstances secondary evidence of the document was admissable, and evidence of the order was given by the plaintiff from a press copy. He fully explained the order to Mrs David, and on leaving he said I distinctly understand you accept this order,' to which she replied 0, yes, Mr Jones, you need not fear.'— Considerable legal argument took place as to the binding force of the order, and, after a hearing occupying several hours, His Honour came to the decision that the order was not an assignment within the meaning of the Act, and gave judgment for the defendants with costs, but granted an appli- cation to stay all execution until after the next court, in order that plaintiff might have the oppor- tunity of raising an appeal.

SERVANTS' CHARACTERS. A good housekeeper would never think of en- gaging a servant without a character, and she would want that reference from a genuine source, now we (The Honiocea Co.) do not ask the British public to take us on our own statement, but we publish testimonials such as no proprietor of Patent Medicines has ever received; simply be- cause no remedy has ever done the WOKK of HOMOCEA, for it "TOUCHES THE SPOT." THE HON. Mrs. THOMPSON desires to testify the great value of "Homocea" as a cure for Neuralgia, having received great benefit from using it; Mrs. Thompson therefore has great pleasure in strongly recommending it, and in allowing her testimony to be publically used.—Aclcworth Moor Top, Pontefract. T Hillside, Bracknell, Berks. LADY KEANE has much pleasure in recommending "Homocea" as an invaluable remedy for Rheumatism, Cuts, Bruises, Piles, Sprains, &c. she thinks so highly of it that she would not lie without it in the house, as it has entirely cured her of Rheumatism and other ailments. The Rev. J. WILLIAM S. BUTCHER, 35, Park Road East, Birkenhead, writes:—"I have great plea- sure in complying with your request and in putting in writing what I have already said by word of mouth. I was much inconvenienced by a very irritating species of eczema. Several remedies that I have tried failed to give me more than a very temporary relief. I finally tried 'Homocea,' with happiest results. The relief was almost instantaneous, and, what is more to the point, the soothing effect remained, and a complete cure resulted.—Yours truly, J. WILLIAM BUTCHEK." "Hoy lake. Dear Sirs,—I want to thank you for that wonderful preparation, Homocea,' which we use for about everything but lately my little girl had a bad ringworm on the head, and my doctor said her hair would have to be cut close. But I preferred using the 'Homocea,' and in four days it was quite well, and the doctor said I ought to give you a testimonial, and I think so too.—Yours truly, M. ALDRED." All wholesale houses stock HOMOCEA. It can be obtained from Chemists and others at Is. l^d. or 2s. 9d. per box, or will be sent by post for Is. 3d. and 3s. from the wholesale agency, 21, Hamilton Square, Birkenhead.

BRIDGEND RURAL SANI- TARY AUTHORITY. ST. BRIDES AND SOUTHERNDOWN WATER SUPPLY. THE INSPECTOR'S APPOINTMENT. The ordinary meeting of the Bridgend and Cow- bridge Rural Sanitary Authority was held on Saturday. Mr J. Blandy Jenkins presided, and there were also present Mr Edmund Lewis, vice- chairman, Messrs N. Hopkin. T. Rees, T. John, Llanblethian, J Edwards. J. Board, D. Rees, Penllyne, the clerk (Mr R H Cox), the inspector (Mr R Leyshon), Dr Randall (medical officer), the water engineer (Mr J Hurley), the sub-inspector (Mr JW Edwards). WATER SUPPLIES. PONTYCLUN.—The terms of the Pontypridd Rural Sanitary Anthority for continuing to supply River- row, &c., for three months beyond the term of their notice were considered as somewhat excessive, and it was understood that the (Bridgend) Authority would undertake to make the necessary provision. Incidentally it transpired that no rent had been collected by the authority for the water since it was laid, and instructions were directed to be given to collector to at once remedy this omission. ABEEKENFIG.—The Clerk was directed to prepare an agreement with a Mrs Lewis for diverting a stream which runs through her land for the purpose of supplying Fountain-road. ST BEIDES AND SOUTHEENDOWN.—Mr W. Hopkin submitted the outline of a scheme which the com- mittee suggested should be laid before Lord Dunraven for supplying St Brides Major, Southern- down, Dunraven Castle. The proposal was that the supply should be drawn from Schwill and carried by a main across the Down to Groes farm where* a reservoir should be constructed, the supply being oonducted thence to St Brides Major, Southerndown, and Dunraven Castle. The work it was proposed should be carried out by the authority, the cost of the main to Groes and the reservoir there being borne by Lord Dunraven. The Chairman suggested that expert assistance should be obtained to formulate a proper scheme. The Vice-chairman thought such help should be paid for jointly between Lord Duuraven and the authority. The Clerk read a communication from the Local Government Board stating as the result of the local inquiry which had been held they considered it in- cumbent upon the authority to rse every endeavour to provide an adequate supply, which they suggested could be obtained either from the Bridgend Water Company's source or from the spring at Broughton near Wick. They also recommended that negotia- tions should be reopened with Lord Dunraven with the view of carrying out a joint scheme for the supply of St Brides, Southerndown, and Dunraven Castle. On the motion of the Vice chairman it was referred to the committee already appointed to formulate a scheme. THE INSPECTOR'S APPOINTMENT. On the motion of the Chairman a proposition was made to re-appoint the inspector (Mr Leyshon) until the contemplated division of the district took place. The Vice-chairman moved as an amendment the re-appointment of Mr Leyshon for one year. He thought in fairness to an old official they ought to place him on the same footing as the other officers. It was quite competent for the authority to re- appoint Mr Leyshon for one of three years. He had obtained the opinion of two high authorities on the question, namdv, Mr Corry Grant and Mr Cyril Dodd. Mr J Edwards seconded the motion. The Chairman said unquestionably Mr Leyshon's appointment was not on the same footing as that of clerk and medical officers. He doubted very much whether the Local Goverument Board would sanction the re-appointment for the term named. The Vice-chairman hoped the Authority would not deal hardly with an officer who happened to be under their sole control. Even if the Department vetoed the re-appointment he did not mind as long as the Authority had done its duty in the matter. The Chairman I differ from you, I do not think it is our duty I think we are stretching a point. The amendment on being put was carried by ten to two. Mr Hopkin thereupon moved, and Mr T Jenkins seconded a further amendment that the reappoint- ment be for three years. The Chairman: I must say I think this is jobbery. Mr T. Rees I think we ought to have Mr Walter Morgan chairman here (laughter). The amendment was lost by a large majority.

Notices. W E. Yaughan AND CO. STEAM DYERS & FRENCH CLEANERS, CARDIFF Are Noted for Producing BRILLIANT AND PERMANENT COLOURS, AND A SUPERIOR FINISH, AT A MOST MODERATE COST. Parcr Received and Forward-id Regularly to D) eworks by the following District Agents:— Bridgend Mr Woodward, Confectioner, Nolton- street, and Adare-street. CowhtifJge Mr Rogers, Fancy Repository. Aberkenfig Mr W. B. Bitciiings, Grocer. Britoa Ferry .Mr D. L. Jores, Viiliers-street. [378 GEORGE F. LAMBERT, ARCHITECT & gURVEYOR T 0 WN HALL, BRIDGEND. Life, Fire & Accidental Insurance Agent. AGENT FOR THE COUNTIES PLATE GLASS AND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. BRANCH OFFICES — beravon, opposite the Market House. 8572 R. J. HEATH & SONS, CARDIFF, PONTYPRIDD, AND LONDON, J>IANOFORTE AND QRGAN }\{ERCHANTS. (From South Wales Daily Neivs, 9th January, 1894). VERDICT OF NINE HUNDRED."—Under this title Messrs R. J. Heath and Sons, Queen-setret, Cardiff, pianoforte makers, organ builders, and music warehousemen, have collected an imposing array of testimonials and Press opinions relating to the quality of the musical instruments supplied by them. The firm is so well known in Cardiff, and, indeed, throughout South Wales and the West of England, that it is hardly necessary here to dwell upon its influence and commanding position. This collection of testimonials serves, however, to do something more than certify to the excellence of the instruments furnished by "Messrs Heath and Sons. It shows, in a sense, how steady is the growth among the general public of a desire for a knowledge of music, and how increasingly numerous, even in the homes of the working classes, are pianos, organs, and harmoniums. The great majority of the letters in this list relate to pianos, and while many of them have reference to most costly instruments contain- ng all the latest improvements supplied to the well- to-do, the greater number relate to serviceable in- struments pnrchased for the homes of the wane-earn- ing portion of the community. This growing love for so refining an art as music is a most favourable sign. For though in the Principality music has for generations been the chief recreation of the people, it has for the most part been choral music in connec- tion with churches and chapels that has occupied attention. Instrumental music is now, however, re- ceiving its fair share of attention, and all those in true sympathy with the art must trust that the movement will go steadily onward. These testi- monials have been received from every quarter of the Principality, while not a few come from other portions of the United Kingdom, and some from South America, India, and other distant countries. All speak most favourably of Messrs Heath's business methods as well as of their instruments. R. J. HEATH & SONS INVITE INSPECTION. FULL ILLUSTRATED LISTS AND VERDICT POST FREE. 5792 ALLAN LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS TO CANADA AND UNITED STATES, REGULARLY EVERY THURSDAY. BEST, CHEAPEST, and Most EXPEDITIOUS JD ROUTE to Canada. Manitoba, the iSorth West Territories and British Columbia, the WTestern States of America, and to all points on the Pacific Cost. SPECIAL RETURN RATES FOR TOURISTS. Write for Handbook of concise information and advice, also for the New Delegate Reports on Canada, and the latest maps and pamphlets supplied Free by ALLAN BROTHERS & Co., 19, James Street, Liverpool; or to A. D. WEBBER, Great Western Railway, Bridgend J. W. DOWN, New Cut, Bath Bridge, Bristol. 48 OAKETcak E I CURRANT, SEED, SULTANA PLUM, pLAIN JYJADEIRA FOR GOOD QUALITY CAKE AT LOWE PRICES, SEND TO R. WILLIAMS & CO. THE gAKERY, JyJAESTEG. SPECIAL QUOTATIONS FOR SCHOOL TREATS ON APPLICATION. 37 YORWERTH Thomas> SADDLE & HARNESS MAKER, BRIDGEND, PONTYCYMMER AND TYNEWYDD. SADDLERY OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Cart, Van, Gig, and Pit Harness always in Stock, Woollen and Waterproof Carriage Rugs, Lamps, and Mats. A Variety of Horse Clothing and Waterproof Horse Loin Covers and Cart Covers. Special Line in Brown Harness and Riding Saddles. Waterproof Coats, Leggings, Bags, Satchels, and Travelling Trunks and Baskets. OILSKIN COATS, HATS, AND LEGGINGS. COLLIERIES SUPPLIED. Estimates given for Contracts. Workmen sent to the Country to Repair Harness at the Shortest Notice. MODERATE CHARGES. PORTHCA "W L JJAN D LAUN DRY. THE PROPRIETORS of the above New and -L Well-fitted LAUNDRY, with Two Acres o DRYING GROUND, by the Sea, respectfully solicit LAUNDRY WORK from BRIDGEND. Their VAN will COLLECT and RETURN every WEDNESDAY. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. Terms on Application. Special Terms for Families. 207 '——————————————————- "W" ANTED, FRESH FLOWERS, FRUIT & VEGETABLES DAILY. APPLY :-T. THOMAS, Fruiterer and Greengrocer, 136 7, Queen Street, BRIDGEND, I TradeAddresses. a FIRST AWARD SILVER OMEDAL MELBOURNE EX- HIBITION, 1880. HIGHEST AWARD SILVER MEDAL at the EASTBOURNE EXHIBITION of SANITARY and DOMESTIC APPLIANCES, August, 1881. TWO CERTIFICATES OF MERIT at the INTERNA- TIONAL MEDICAL and SANI- TARY EXHIBITION, SOUTH KENSINGTON IMPROVED REGISTERED CLOSE or OPEN FIRE VENTILATED KITCHEN RANGE Made with Oven and Roaster, or Oven and Boiler, Hot Plates, Grilling Stove, &c., (as may he desired), suitable for the cottage or mansion. By an improved arrangement the water supply may be maintained by hand or with the aid of the usual supply cistern. The ventilating arrangement is perfect in every respect. By this means the ovena and roasters are kept in perfect order, while the kitchen is entirely freed from the excessive heat which is found so objectionable in the process of cooking. Patent Self-contained Close Fire Range, Suitable for small families requires no eettmg fitted with roaster and boiler, and the new ventilating irrangement. Everv Range Guaranteed, and Fixed by Competent Workmen. Fall Particulars and Estimates furiushed noon application to WILLIAM WILLIAMS, 1520 DUXRA YEN PLACE BRIDGEND Torpid Liver. Headache. CARTER'S LITTLE Purely Vegetable Sugar-coated o LIVER j PILLS. Small pill. Small Dose. Small Price ALL CHEMISTS, Is lid. f /f,■■■■: -y .4.>• r r ? f' ■ 'T r Established over 50 Years. John Morgan, PRIZE MEDAL CHURN MAKER, CARMARTHEN. Cheapest and Best House in the Trade for DAIRY GOODS Best Quality Churns, fitted with all latest improvements, as shown, from £ 2. Second Quality do., same material, but with less expensive fittings, from 18/6. Cheese Vats, with Followers (speciality) from. 23 each. DS- Write for Price Lists and compare Prices before buying. ESTABLISHED 1850. If you desire" to save Twenty-five per Cent. when Furnishing, PURCHASE OF BEVAN & COMPANY, Who, during nearly half-a-century's trading, have Furnished Scores of Thousands of Homes, and who, as the Largest Furnishers in South Wales and Monmouthshire, can supply you at Prices far and away below those of their competitors. IMMENSE PUECHASE OF A MANUFACTURER'S STOCK OF CARPETS,LINOLEUMS & FLOORCLOTHS, Just completed, at such Prices that these Goods will be sold during the current month at about Half their Value. SPECIAL ATTENTION directed to the very Large STOCKS of BEDROOM, DINING-ROOM & DRAWING ROOM SUITES, GREAT IN VARIETY! k EXCELLENT IN QUALITY MARVELLOUSLY LOW IN PRICES PIANOFORTES, ORGANS, AND HARMONIUMS, ABOUT HALF THE USUAL PRICES CHARGED BY MUSIC WAREHOUSEMEN". Illustrated Catalogues Gratis. Delivery Free. N.B.-Our Books (recently audited) prove that during the past 0 year we have executed Orders in no less than Fifteen Counties EEV AN cgz O O LIMITED. "THE CARDIFF FURNISHERS," CARDIFF, NEWPORT AND pONTYPOOL. uis