The Glamorgan Gazette

GLAMOKGAN GAZETTE (BEIDQEN-D & NEATH CHRONICLE, CENTSAL GLAMORGAN GAZETTE. INDEPENDENT IN ALL MATTERS RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL. "Give me above all other liberties, the liberty to know, to utter, and to argue freely, according to conscience." Mil TON

lirtlrs, Iptmgcs, airir gMjs. 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 will be inserted free. -n,- DEATH. HART.—On the 22nd of August, at Maesteg- road, Tondu, Glarn., Walter Thomas Hart, of Lowden, Cbippenham, Wilts., fireman, aged 20 years. 5

BRIDGEND. MUDIE'S CIRCULATING LIBRARY.—A circulating library in connection with Mudie's will be opened by Mr David Williams, bookseller and newsagent, Caroline-street, starting on Monday next. Miss HERMANN desires to inform her pupils that she will be ready to start her lessons again next week (D.V.) in French, German, Music, and Painting. Classes half-tenn.—Advt.

BRYNCETIIIN- THE CALVINISTIC METHODISTS of the above place held their anniversary last Sunday, when the Revs E. Rees (Dyfed), Cardiff, and T. Rees, D.D., Cefn- coed, near Merthyr, officiated. The ministry was with power and unction, and a very liberal collection was made towards liquidating the debt.

ABERKENEIG. EBENEZER CHAPEL.—The anniversary services of the above chapel were held on Sunday and Monday last, when able and powerful sermons were delivered by the Rev Ben Evans, Llanelly, and the Rev H. M. Hughes, Cardiff, to large congrrgatione, and also sermons by the Revs D. Williams, Kenfig Hill W. Oscar Owen. Bridgend W. Harris, Penyvai; and W. Beynon (missionary, who has just returned from China, where he has laboured very successfully for several years) S. Jonus, Treoes and H. K Lewis, Bryncethin. The Rev E. Davies (pastor) conducted the services, and Mr J. H. Lewis con- ducted the singing, which was excellent, and reflects great credit upon him for his able training. Liberal collections were made towards the debt on the vestry.

BRITON FERRY. OBITUARY.—It is with regret that we have to announce the death of Mrs Elizabeth Bradley, 25 years of age, wife of Mr George Bradley, Warren Hill, after an illness of a few months' duration. The funeral took place on Saturday last at the new cemetery, and was largely attended. The offieiating ministers were the Revs J. B. Davies, W. Davies, and J. T. Davies.

NEATH. WESLEYAN t CiiOTR TREAT.—Thanks to the organizing ability of Mr J. T. Baines, the choir of the WfcSleyan Chapel enjoyed an outing (or, owing to the downpour, it ought perhaps to be styled an inning), at Mumbles on Thursday in last week. rlhe journey to and fro wns accomplished in breaks. The weather made out-of-door sports impossible. The catering of Mr Cooper was very much appre- ciated. PIGEON SHOOTING MATCH.—Last Monday after- noon, a very exciting pigeon shooting match took place at Tynyrheol Field, Cymla, between teams from Neath and Swansea, captained respectively by Councillor W. B. Trick and Mr Woodward. The teams were six aside, and bad five birds each. Both teams were not up to their usual form. as the score indicates-Swamea 19, Neath 17. Neath improved wonderfully in the second match, which followed immediately, when out of a possible 18 they scored 17, and Swansea 9. Afters:; rc!s, both teams drove back to the Mackworth Hotel, and sat down to an excellent spread. A very enjoyable evening was spent.

PORTHCAWL. THE LATE MR. THOMAS BROWN.—The funeral of Mr Thomas Brown, or as he was best known, 'Brown the Diver,' took place at Newton on Tuesday. There was a large number of friends present. Several choice fioral tributes were placed on the coffin. Deceased had been a long sufferer. el

ST MARY HILL FAIR. The fair was upon the whole a very slow one, and poorly attended by the farmers of the Vale. the majority of whom were busy with the harvest. The few cattle on offer were sold at a very high rate, as also were the cart horses, but cobs were very little in demand, and the few which were sold fetched from JE15 to JE33. One hack and a cart-horse realized £ 60 each, but they were exceptionally fine animals. The day was beautifully fine, and the pleasure portion of the fair was patronised to an ex- tent unknown for many years. Pickpockets appear to have had a rather successful 'fairing.' one person, it is stated, having been relieved of £ 33, which he had two minutes previously received for the payment of his horse.

NEATH SCIENCE AND ART CLASSES. The results of tho recent examinations in connection with the above classes have been received by the secretary, Mr Porter. The following pupils obtained success in Freehand and Drawing. — John Mogford, 1st Class; F. Hatcher, H. F. Newton, Gladys Williams, A. E. Thomas, and Bertie Stephens, 2nd Class. Model Drawing.— II. F. Newton, 1st Class Ann E. Thomas, 2nd Class. Drawiwj in Light and Shatle.-H. F. Newton, 11st Class W. Cleaver, 2nd Class. Pei-spective. -Ethel K: Evans, 2nd Class John Mogford, 3rd Class.

— — A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS | AT COLWINSTONE. Last Saturday the son of Mr Hopkin, Parka Farm, Colwinstone, unfortunately broke his leg. The following day Mrs Thomas, of Highfield, was seized with a fit, and fell heavily upon the edge of a chair. Dr Meller, of Cowbridge, who was imme- diately sent for, found her suffering from three broken ribs. The next day (Monday) Mr David Thomas was at the fair at St Mary Hill when he was seriously kicked by a carthorse. All the above are progressing favourably we are glad to hear.

HARVESTING ACCIDENT AT PETERSTONE. j A labourer employed by Mr Thomas, of Peter- stone-super-Ely, severely cut his leg while mowing grass. Dr Hartland, of Pontyclun, assistant to Dr Meller, was summoned and rendered him tho aecetf- sary assistance.

BRIDGEND LOCAL BOARD. OUTBREAK OF TYPHOID AND DIPHTHERIA. The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Board, was held on Tuesday evening Mr McGual presided, and there were present, Messrs W. Powell, W. M. Richards, E. Rich, W. Francis. THE FINACIAL POSITION. It appeared from the report of the Finance Com- mittee that there was a balance at the bank in favour of the Board of £ 231 5s 7d. THE SLAUGHTERrlIOUSES, The W orksCommittewho visited andinspected the two slaughter houses in thetownonthursday August lGthihepublic slaughterhouseand thatbelcnii ig to Morgan, butcher, enctoised in effect the Surveyors report thereon and directions were given to have his recommendations carried out. A CONTRA ACCOUNT. It was resoved to discharge Mr J. Lloyd's account of X4 7s 6d for carbolic acid supplied, on condition that he paid the amount due from him for private improvements .Ell odd by £ 1 dowd and the remainder by monthly instalments off I. A COMPLAINT. The Surveyor stated that Mr Robert Evans, Brynteg, objected to the cesspool contents being deposited in the field adjoining the Cathohc Chapel, and he thought it should be taken further away from the town. It was understood that the deposit was made within the prescribed distance from the roadway, and the Board accordingly took no action in the matter. TYPHOID IN BRACKLA STREET. The Surveyor reported a case of typhoid fever at 34, Brackla-streetand added thathehad previousl called the attention of the Board to the sanitary condition of these' houses. It was decided to serve the owners with notice to provide flushing chterns and to pave the backyard. DIPHTHERIA IN COITY ROAD. A case of diphtheria was reported atCoity-road, and notice was directed to be served on the owner to abate a nuisance stated to exist on the premises. WORKS OF PAVING. The question of re-paving and kerbing and channelling opposite Cambrian-terrace, and of executing similar work in front of Mr Woodward's house in Morfa-street, Mr Woodward complaining of water running from the road into his cellar, was deferred, the matter coming up for considera- tion on the discussion on the half-yearly estimate. THE SEWERAGE SCHEME. A communication was read from Mr Lewis Nicholl, on behalf of the Merthyrmawr estate, detailing the works in the sewerage scheme of which he would require to be furnished with plans, &c., for the purpose of arriving at the claim for compensation the estate would make for way- leave, actual damage, &c. The Clerk was in- structed to endeavour to arrange an interview with Mr Nicholl for the purpose of discussing the position. THE CEMETERY GROUNDS. The two tenders which had been received from Messrs Treseder, of Cardiff, and Messrs Shaw, of Swansea, for planting the cemetery ground for zC40 were referred to Mr H. O. Irvine for his advice as to which to accept. VICTORIA STREET. It was agreed to allow Mr Nell to execute the work of private improvements in Victoria-street in accordance with his undertaking, j A NEW STREET. It was decided to call upon Mr D. H. Lloyd to submit an amended plan of the new street he was laying out in Coity Fields, and to alter the en- trance to the required width cf 36 feet. SANITARY IMPROVEMENTS. As the result of the Surveyor's house to house visitation it was decided to serve the owners of Nolton-strreet, Cow bridge-road, Ewenny-road, Coychurch-road and Brackla-street to provide flushing cisterns and ventilate the drains. There was no other business of public interest,

THE PARISH COUNCILS BILL. LECTURE BY MR EDWARD POWELL, SOLICITER, :NEATH. On Friday evening last, at the Melincrythan Schools, Mr Edward Powell delivered an excellent lecture upon the Duties of Parish Councillors and Parish Councils. There was a good attendance. Mr Solomon Saunders was voted to the chaii, There were several gentlemen present, including Mr A. Sidney Gardener, and Mr W. B. Trick, Guardians of the Parish, and *Jr W^itGr Cf Eaglebush Estate, and County Councillor Isaac Evans, and several other gentlemen. The Chair- man in a few well chosen remarks introduced Mr Powell, who immediately entered upon his lecture. I H.The lecturer dwelt at some length not only upontthe the Act itself but explained the meaning of it and how it would effect Melinerytban and Llantwit Lower, generally. The lecture was of a conversational nature. Many of the audience asking several questions to which .Mr Powell replied to ifully, and at great length. Mr Gardener and Mr Trick gave addresses and informed the audience that they intended coming forward as candidates for parish councillors. Mr Edward Law proposed a vote of thanks to the lecturer, which was seconded by Mr Anderson, amidst loud applause.

DISTRICT COUNCILS. REPRESENTATION OF PARISHES IN THE ^BRIDGEND AND^COWBRIDGE [UNION.Z TO THE EDITOR. SIR-I observein yourlastweek'sissue, a listshow- ing the representation of the various par ishes in this Union on to the Rural District Council and the I Board of Guardians, as fixed by the Local Govern- ment Committee of the Glamorgan County Council. Being a member of this Committee, and of the Executive specially appointed to bring into effect in the County the Local Government Act of 1894, may I be allowed to point out two inaccuracies in the list. (A.) We have deccided to give Coychurch Lower one member on the Rural District Council and one member on the Board of Guardians, and this is omitted from your list. (B.) Your list indicates that Llangonoyd Middle is to have two representatives on the Board of Guardians, but none on the Rural District Council. This was contemplated in view of the possibility of the parish being added to the Maesteg Local Board district, but as the proposals in this direc- tion were happily frustrated at the local enquiry recently held, I have pleasure in informing my friends of Llangonoyd Middle that they are to have two representatives on the Rural District Council in addition to their representation on the Board of Guardians. The keen interest evinced by the various parishes in this district in the working out of their new charter of liberties, must be my apology for troubling you in the matter. I am, &c., T. J. HUGHES. Bridgend, 30th August, 1894.

CHURCH LADS' BRIGADE. A cheap excursion train will run from Bridgend to Cardiff on Monday, at quarter to ten in the morning, on the occasion of the Church Lads' Brigade Review at Cardiff. The Bridgend detach- ment will take part in the review, and reduced fares will be available at stations on the Llynvi Valley brand* between Maesteg and Tondu.

j ABERGARW BREWERY. ANNUAL OUTING- OF THE EMPLOYEES. It was a beautiful day. The morning opened threateningly, a long phalanx of cloud skudded the ethereal regions, but between the widening rifts Hu the mighty shed its inspiring rays, and made the prospects of the happy connoisseur bright indeed. It was the annual outing of the employees and customers of the Abergarw Brewery, owned by Messrs John Bros. The beautiful suburban haunt of Southerndown was well selected, and on the green sward near the beach with its beautiful environments was the temporary encampment. Here is truly food for the poet and work for the artist. The prolific grass land, "The vistas of green bosky hills, the swirling swathes of young grass waltzing merrily with the gale, the flowing lines of boskage darkening hollows, the receding view of uplifting and subsiding waves rolling in the distance, where the mountains loom in faint image through the undefined blue," made all alike enchanted and appeased. About eleven o'clock, the company sat down to lunch and at two a well served hot dinner was laid on the tables in the marquee, and at five a high tea. followed. The caterer was Mr Evans, of the Victoria Hotel, Aberavon, and his efforts were met with the greatest success. Loud enconiums were poured upon himself and his good wife for the excellent display. The harp and violin provided much Mijyraent, and Mr C Rees (Ogmore) who numbered amongst the vocalists, was accoided a hearty reception for a splendid rendition of several songs. There were races, jumping and other games vigorously indulged in, and the admirers of Terpsichore tripped on the light fantastic toe.' The Queen was toasted.' Mr G. John of the Grand Hotel, Cardiff, proposed in felicitous terms the health of Messrs John Bros., and Mr Wm John in responding expressed the sincere regret of all present at the absence of his brother, who had been stricken by illness so as to render his presence physically impossible. Mr Wm John, who met with an ovation, spoke of the good feeling which existed between employer and employee, and hoped that the future boded the blessings for fruitful dis- semination among mankind. Mr James Telling in submitting the health of Mr C. H. O'Regan (the worthy representative of the firm) spoke of him a a trustworthy and a man in possession of the highest business qualities. Mr O'Regan acknowledged the compliment. Later in the evening a number of Cardiff gentlemen participated in our high glee of revelry." Mr Waddington addressed a few remarks to the company on current topics, which were thoroughly appreciated. Amongst the visitors were Messrs J. Harries and A. Blakeley (Maesteg), W. H. Evans (Bridgend), G. W. Walpole, — Gerhold (Cardiff) and others.

PORTHCAWL LOCAL BOARD The ordinary fortnightly meeting of this board wa sheld on Monday evening. The Rev W. Jones presided, and there were present: Messrs R. Hopkin, L. Lewis, E. R. Williams, Wm Thomas the Clerk (Mr E. T. David), the Surveyor (MrWatkin Bevan), and the Collector (Mr Loughor). OFFICERS' APPOINTMENTS. Intimation was received from the Local Govern- ment Board that they were prepared to sanction the re-appointment of the Medical Officer and Inspector of Nuisance for twelve months from the 3rd July, and the resolutions previously passed by the board were amended accordingly. PUBLIC LIGHTING. In consequence of the conditions imposed by the Great Western Railway Company it was decided not to erect the lamp near Pilots'-row, as intended, but in another part of the district. It was resolved to erect a lamp near the Congre- gational Chapel in New-road, the spot to be chosen by the Works Committee. DISPUTED OWNERSHIP. A letter was read from the Railway Company claiming £ <5 compensation for the laying of the sur- face water drain from John-street under the level crossing at Porthcawl station. The Clerk was directed to reply stating that the board claimed the part of the roadway in question. • NOTTAGE-PORTHOAWX ROAD. Mr Wm Thomas gave notice of motion that the board advertise for tenders for straightening the road between Nottage and Porthcawl by cutting off the corner near Mr Owen David's.

BANKING DEVELOPMENTS IN OGlViCRE AMD GARYV VALLEYS. Branches of the London and Provincial Bank will be opened at Pontycymmer and Blaengarw, in the Garw Valley, on Monday, and at Nantymoel and Tynewydd, in the Ogmore Valley, on Thursday. The whole of these branches will be under the super- vision of Mr J. W. Prichard, manager for the Bank at Bridgend.

"AFTER THE FAIR." A man named Taliesin Willing, of 2, Chapel- row, Tonyrefail, was discovered by the Pen coed police in a serious condition at St Mary Hill at 7.30 a.m. on Tnesd ay morning. It appeared that the man had been assaulted during the night by a party of five or six men (one of whom was believed by the police to hail from the neighbourhood of Brynna, Dr Meller was sent for, and he ordered the man's removal home.

« WHY HIDEST THOU THY FACE FROM ME? Well, never despair, never give up hope, for this life is not all, it is only the beginning. If you give up hoping and praying, and longing and striving, then the energies of your inner life will be turned into a base and depraved channel and become perverted in mind, corrupted in conscienco and depraved by base affections. Let us always remember that we know not the depth or height of the varied discipline our Creator lias appointed us to go through. It is possible that ab this stage of our soul's existence it might be injurious to grant our requests. The sphere is too vast for us to embrace with our limited vision. Again, how is it that human natures and characteristics are so varied? Inequality of endowment is as much a feature in the world as generic resem- blances. It seems hard to understand why some should be ignorant and others learned why some should have power and opportunity to learn while others are deprived of both. It seems hard that some should be born or so circumstanced as to be quite beyond tho reach of exalted pleasures; and that others should be born altogether destitute of any capacity, or others born blind, or deaf or dumb, maimed or diseased, and what is of greater eonsequence — the inequalities as regards the affairs of our soul. To some it seems impossible for them to see or believe in God, and others, strive as they will, their soul's cry is Why hidest Thou Thy face from me ?" Now the law of here- dity is marvellously seen in some families and in races, heredity not only transmits special idosyn- cracies, but directly affects the training, and indirectly affects the circumstance. Irreligious parents train their children to be irreligious, while the hereditary religious tendency make parents studious and to cultivate religion in their children and to place them in circumstances favourable to a religious life. Thus much depends on heredity, training and circumstance. How, think you, will it be hereafter with such of us as were born under one or the other of the above-mentioned unfavour- able conditions? Do you think a just and living God will blame them for not believing or loving him, as they or wo could not help being as they are? No one knows, but we must know that all is fixed by Him. The poor isolated ones may, after all, be the richest gems in God's diadem. J Ap MOBGAK.

I GALLANT RESCUE AT I EWENNY. I A CHILD'S NARROW ESCAPE. r On Sunday evening about half-past seven a rather serious event happened at Ewenny. The youngest i little daughter of Mr Mountfort, whilst crossing the footbridge in front of his house happened to slip and fall into the river, which was at that time very much swollen owing to the heavy rains which had fallen the day berore. The child was carried down by the flood a distance of twenty yards or so from the bridge. It appears very likely that she would have been drowned if ic had not been for the timely aid of a young man named Thomas Williams, son of David Williams, under-gardener at the Priory, who happened to be taking a walk together with two other young men along the banks of the river. He was the only one of the three who could swim, and without the least hesitation he jumped in, and with great difficulty, owing to the swiftness of the stream, he succeeded in seizing the child, and after battling with the water he brought her in safety to the bank. The child soon recovered, and we are glad to say she is not any the worse for her wetting. Great praise is due to the young man wno so courageously risked his life. It is to be hoped that the matter will be taken up by the Humane Society, and that Williams will be rewarded for Lis gallant act.

CRICKET. LLAXrWIT MAJOR v. LLANHARRY. Played on Llantwit Major ground on Saturday last, and resulted in a victory for the homesters. Scores:- LLANTWIT MAJOR. Dr G W Simpson, run out 0 E J Lewis, b C Thomas. 1 E R John, run out. 0 W M Douglas, not out 13 C H Farmer, b C Thomas 3 W T Goulden. b C Thomas 0 B Ropeu, st Parsons 0 D Hopkins. 1 b w, b C Thomas 1 L Rees, b Quick 0 J Chatterton, b C Thomas. 0 J Deere, c G Austin, b C Thomas 1 Extras. 3 22 LLANHAP.RY. J Amburv, c Douglas, b Ropsn 0 W Quick, c and b Douglas 1 T Parsons, 1 b w, b Ropen 2 C Thomas, b Douglas 8 W Ambury, c Farmer, b Douglas 0 J Parsons, c Farmer, b Douglas ÍI A Parsons, run out 0 P Thomas, b Lewis. 9 G Austin, b I<ouglas 0 G Ambury, b Lewis 0 F Ambury, not out 0 20 MARGAM v. MAESTEG. Played at Margam on Saturday, August 25th, and resulted in a win ior the home team by five wickets. ScoreLz MAESTEG. E John, b Davies 2 S Villis, b Adsett 1 W Jones, b Davies 0 T Cusse, c Sherlock, b Adsett 3 J Llewellyn, c and b Adsett I R Delahay, et Foster, b Adsett 3 J Jones, b Davies 3 W Gilbert, c aLd b Adsett 0 J Thomas, b Davies 2 W Gates, b Davies 5 R Thomas, not out 0 Extras 3 23 MARGAM. D Adsett, b Thomas 0 W A Davies, b Delahay 7 W Foster, run out 4 J McCoan, c Thomas, b Gilbert G W Deeble, b Thomas 0 C Sherlock, c Gilbert, b Villis 9 G Griggs, not out. 7 T Mort, b Cusse 14 D Mort, not out 2 Extras. 3 Total for 7 wickets 52 W R Mills and S Deeble did not bat.

PRESENTATION AT NEATH A very interesting ceremony took place at the residence of Mr W. Sumuel, at 93, London-road on ¡ night, when there were present a num- ber of friends loT t' purpose of p"Coehuhg ju-v Mrs Samuel with a handsome side board in walnut, the inscription plate bearing the following words 'Presented to Mr and Mrs W. Samuel by the St Thomas Church Choir and friends on their marriage.' The Rev D Davies was the chairman for the evening, and Mr David Hopkins, leader of the Parish Church Choir, was deputed to make the presentation, which he did in a very able maniler. Mr Samuel suitably acknowledged the gift. The company were afterwards entertained to supper and a most enjoyable evening was spent.

A COWBRIDGE LICENSE REFUSED. The annual Brewster Sessions for the borough of Cowbridge were held at the Town Hall on Tuesday. All the licenses were renewed with the exception of the Globle Inn and Edmondes Arms. The Globe license was refused on the ground of previous convictions against the landlord. The renewal of the license to tba Edmondes Arms was deferred for a month pending alterations to the house. Mr W. John and Mr C. Davies appeared for the local temperance party. Great satisfaction is felt among the local teetotalers, particularly as the Globe Inn is the property of the Cowbridge Corporation.

DEATH OF MISS ANNIE HOPKINS, PORTHCAWL. THE FUNERAL. We regret very much to record the death of the above estimable lady, in her 19th year. The sad event took place on Friday night last. It was known that the young lady was ill, but few thought her death so near. On Tuesday her mortal remains were laid to rest at MauAlam. The funeral was a very large one. The Bethel Sabbath School led the procession the whole way, singing the usual funeral tunes. At the house the Rev William Davies, Graig, Merthyr, officiated in a very im- pressive manner, and the vicar of Pyle buried. A superb wreath, given by the Bethel Sabbath School, was placed on the coffin lid. The coffin was literally covered with some choice wreaths sent from London and Cardiff, whilst dozens of costly wreaths were conveyed and placed in and on the grave amid universal evidence of sorrow. The funeral was surely a memorable one.

NEATH WORKMEN'S EXCURSION. On Saturday last 700 workmen employed by Mr E. Evans Bevan, enjoyed a trip to Bristol through the generosity of their employer, who, with his sisters, accompanied the excursionists. Mr Bevan entertained his office staff in a sumptuous manner at the College GreeD Hotel. Notwithstanding the unfavourable weather a very pleasant day was passed. The return to Neath was made at 9.30 at night.

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HISTORY OF SMALL-POX. [BY MISS WARLOW, LONDON, W VII. I Tha chief lesson taught by the small pox epidemic at Leicester seems to be that re-vacci- j nated persons are more liable to take the disease than others. This is confirmed first by the large mortality amonf our soldiers and sailors who are all re-vaccinated on entering the service. Of 3,9.53 soldiers who took small-pox between I860 and 18SS, no fewer than 391 died of the disease i.e. of picked men in the prime of life almost 10 per cent died, a mortality far exceeding that of adults in general from small-pox. Secondly by the Registrar General's report for 1892, we find that of deaths by small-pax under the age of IT), females preponderated over males in the propor- tion of 87 to 64 but of the deaths after that ags, 193 were men and only 87 were women. Now, allowing that the 23 girls (the number that died in excess of the number of boys 87 64-23) might have died of small-pox later on and adding 23 to 87, we have 193 men dying of this disease and only 110 women, in a country where there are more women than men. Why is this? We anti- vaccinists say it is because Army, Navy, Police: Civil Service, and insurance offices all insist on revaccination and they employ many more men than women—only about three per cent, of the insured olives are of women. In the March Asylums report for 1893, Dr Ricketts remarks :— "The mere fact that the males preponderate" I with regard to smallpox—it does not teem to have struck him that "the males preponderate" also in re-vaccination," for he is glad that in future I "no new member is to be admitted into the hospital staff who has not been successfully re- vaccinated." It stands to reason that the more foulness is introduced into a body the more liable that body must be to contract zymotic disease. But it may be that not re-vaccinatian, but rcceni vaccination is the cause of the greater liability of men to die of small-pox. General Phelps found in table 1. of the Health Committee 'of the Bir- mingham City Council, an abstract shewing 23S vaccinated small-pox patients by these 96 bad 4 marks on their arms, 53 „ 3 f.O 2 i. 30 1 »>•> J. 0 no mark The logical deduction being that the vacein- nated were safest when they had fewest marks or when their marks had completely worn out." (This of cou: S 3 is a joke, though not more absurd" than some assertions made in nil gravity by pro vaccinists.) Long years ago Catlin in his work on the Red Indians, stated plainly (vol. 2 p. 1(1), that the recently vaccinated Indians were the greatest sufferers from small-pox, while those whose vaccinations were remote managed to escape altogether. Just as one would expect, those escaped small-pox who had had time to get over the ill effects of their vaccination. 1894.-A new light was thrown on the dangers of vaccination by the illness of Dr Read, Medical Oificer for Worcester, who was incapacitated for months last year by blood poisoning, which set in six days after his re-vaccination with calf lymph. Being a staunch pro-vacciuist he attributes his blood poisoning to some microbe from the external air" having entered at the place of vac cination. In April came good news from Glouces- ter. the least vaccinated city in Britain. Though three cases of small-pox were during last year im- ported into the city, the infection did not in either case spread and this magazine of inflammable material" (as the Lancet calls an unvaccinated town) entirely refused to take fire. In April, Mile End, London, E., was disturbed by rumours of 6,500 prosecutions of vaccinal defaulters. The Local Government Board even wrote to urge the Mile End Guardians to action. It is perhaps lucky for the latter that they still delayed for when the report of their Medical Officer, Dr Taylor, was published, it revealed a further de- crease of infant mortality. Before Mile End began the struggle against vaccination, the aver- age number per thousand of babes who died under one year old was the same as that of the other East End districts and much higher than that of all London. After six years' shug-glet-he result was in 1892:—Deaths London, 154 per thousand Eastern District, 166 Mile End, 153 and in 1893—London, 164 per thousand Eastern District, 181 Mile End, 150 only. On June 7th and 22nd Cheltenham was elivened by enthusiastic crowds welcoming Mr G. Hilyer and Mr W. Cleal, and escorting them to their homes. These vaccination martyrs must W- Llj YL me ban- ners and bands and cheering multitudes after the monotony of their seclusion in Gloster jail. In July small pox broke out in St. John's Wood, London, and has created a vaccination scare among its villa inhabitants poor souls it is hard on them to have small pox where they Jive in the parish of Marylebone, where by the latest returns of the Local Gavernmonfc Board the vaccinations amount to 92 per cent of the birthrate. In July also Mr W. G. Bell, a tutor of Trinity Hall, Cam- bridge, was prosecuted, and in many places heavy fines are being inflicted. At Dorking a number of working men have been fined 20s each and 12s costs and at Brigga, Mr Broadgate was fined 9s. and lis costs, after having already paid £ 10 in fines. Did the magistrate despise the recommen- dation of the Royal Commision, or had he never heard of it? But at Highgate Mr Bodkin dis- missed a case and gave costs at St Albans twelve defendants, when the summonses against them were for the third time dismissed, were allowed 58 each for costs. At Mark Cross on June 27th, there were more than a dozen recalcitrants. One of them was proceedeiagainst but General Munro and the Hon. J. Ashburnham decided not to convict the defendant, nor to give an order for the compul- sory vaccination of his child so the others were not proceeded against. Another magistrate (Mr Keys) dismissed a case on thegroundthathe considered the father's conscientious objection to vaccinatian area- sonable excuse for neglecting to vaccinate his child. At Petworth Mr Wilberforce had the courage to rebuke the Clerk who found fault with him for dismissing a case. Unfortunately, magistrates and guardians too often regard themselves as merely the mouthpiece of the clerk who supplies them with good or bad law. In the case of vaccination there is no excuse for this extreme docility and the magistrates who say (as many have done) I regret, but 1 have no-discretion, 20s and costs," may be telling the truth, but not in the sense they mean for as Mr Harris wrote It is clear to every lawyer that the question of discretion is vested solely in a magistrate" and the Local Government Board agree with his view in their letter to the Mile End guardians. The wording of the Act seems clear enough. By ection 29, the parent who has neglected to svaccinate his child and shall not render a reason able excuse far neglect" is liable to a summons before the guardians. By section 31 the parent who has disobeyed a vaccination order shall be proceeded against, and unless he can shou, some reasonable ground for his omission, shall be liable to a penalty," It is the duty of the guardians to listen **■} what the parent has to say if they decide that his objection is unreasonable they must order him to have the child vaccinated. If he disobeys the order it is their duty to proceed against him. They do so, he is brought before a magistrate whose duty is to listen to his objections and decide for himself whether they are or are not reasonable. The magistrate is in fact a court of appeal from the decision of the guardians. Very funny is the different way in which different magistrates treat the same matter. Some time ago a father pleaded that he could not vaccinate his child without infringing the Inoculation Act of 1867, section 32, by which it is forbidden to give anyone smallpox adding that Sir J. Simon I said that vaccination M is really only carrying people through smallpox in a modified form. The vaccinated are safe against smallpox because they in fact have had it." The J.P. exclaimei R hat do you mean to tell me that all the "1 doctors in the country have been breaking the A law for the last 25 years ? Kubbish 20s and costs. I On July 14th or 15th of the present year, a < r"um" -1 parents were summoned before Mr Denman at the South Western Police-court, | Lonuon, and the selfsame dofence was made. Mr 1 I (,-nman adjourned the case (or a month to give 3 himself time to study the Inoculation Ac\ M (To he ended in the next chapter). Jfi ERRATOS.—In the last chapter L'Cory'a nam was misprinted Cary.3

A BLAENGARW ASSAULT CASE. —— At Bridgend Police-court of Saturday—before At Bridgend Police-court of Saturday—before Mr R. W. Llewellyn (chairman), Messrs R. K. Prichard, J. D. Nicholl, R. L. Knfght, W. S. Powell, and \Y. Howeil—Margaret Morgan of ':i.! Railway Terrace, Blaengarw, appeared to answer a summons of assaulting Elizabeth Lucy Taylor — Mr T. J. Hughes defended. 'If Complainant stated that on Tuesday at half- patt eight she was returning to Blaengarw from ■ M Pontycymmer. Defendant, her two daughters, || and a person named Stephens were on the road 11 Without a word defendant caught her by the collar, and holding a knife in her hand made use of threatening language. She accused her of oj knocking at the door which complainant knew JSy nothing at all about. Defendant gave her three '.iff severe blows on her back with her fist—By the Magrietrate :—She did not use foul or b vl lanuage -t-4 towards defendant—Cross-examined The defen dant's husband worked during the strike. He and his wife went by the name of double power. She ncticea Thomas Jones present some time after the commencement of the row. She did not shout into defendant's house, "Come along, old double power." Defendant, as she always did, "0 ser.t for the policeman. jg Louisa Wilcox, living next door to defendant Ja said she and Taylor were passing defendant's W house defendant rushea out, caught her by the «- neck and applied an opprobrious name to her Defendant then stiuck her three voilent blows" 9 and her daughter tried to pull her back. In ■ answer to the Bench witness said she was a friend of the defendant.—By Mr Hughes :—She had not •> called defendant's husband a blackleg. Lucy Snow, another neighbour, corroborated as totheassault. Shcdenied having used provocation 'J towards defendant's husband. Corroborative evidence was also given by Henry Hach, stoker, of Railway Tcrrace. »' For the defence, Thomas Jones, a collier, living J in the same street, deposed that complainant provoked defendant by calling names through her 1 door, and that defendant did not touch her. The Bench dismissed the case.

j — LOSS or a VALUABLE HORSE 1 AT ST. HILARY. J A valuable horse, the property of Colonel Tyler, ;'1 alarmed by the terrific thunderstorm on Saturday S night, jumped out of the field upon the highroad ijff and made its way to the grounds of the house. Jfj Upon reaching the lawn he dropped down dead, M either from injuries received in leaping from the M field or from fright caused by the thunder and .M lightning. _gj«

LLANDOUGH CASTLE. Mrs Ebsworth arrived at Llandongh Castle with her daughter on Friday last to take up her residence ."i there. =======

FORTHCOMING CONCERT j AT BRIDGEND. I The concert of the season will undoubtedly be *s that to be held at the Bridgend Town Hall on Wed- nesday next, when, thanks to the enterprise of Mr Mendelssohn Parry the public of Bridgend will be enabled to hear a number of high-class vocalists such as are rarely brought together in a town of the size. All the artistes are of the highest rank of excellence with a London reputation, and include Miss Florence Bethell, the popular Australian soprano Mies Hannah Jones, the celebrated contralto Mr Charles Rose, the late principal tenor at Savoy Opera House, and Mr Oliver Xing, Professor at the Royal Academy of Music. The concert will be repeated at Gwyn Hall, Neath, on Thursday evening. 1

FOOTBALL. w. The Bridgend Harlequins would like to arrange home and home matches with local junior teams average age, 17 to 18.—Hon. Sec.. Mr B. Lambert, 56, Nolton-street, Bridgend.

LADY DUNRAVEN. 1 Lady Dunraven, accompanied by her two daughters and her private secretary, Mr Plumstead, arrived at Dunraven Castle last night, travelling from town by the express reaching Bridgend at 7.34. —

CHORAL FESTIVAL AT AT MARGAM. Attention is hereby called to the festival to be held at Margam next week Full particulars can be seen in our advertising columns.

CYMMER NOTES. A great many will be glad to know that a very valuable vein of coal was struck at the level near the Cymmer tunnel this week.—The Local Board S have passed plans for a great number of new A houses.—There are new pits to be sunk at Glyn- 3 corrwg at once.—As there is such a good future for tbe parish of Glyncorrwg, is there anyone that will come to enlighten the ratepayers concerning the Parish Councils Bill. Where is Councillor E. Evana ? 1 am sure that we, at Cymmer, would be glad to have a word from him on tbe above biU- M RATEPAYER. "7

THOMAS WILLIAMS, DECEASED Pursuant to the Act of Parliament 22nd and 23rd Victoria, Chapter 35, intituled An Act to further amend the Law of Property, and to relieve Trustees." NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all Credi- tors and other Persons having any Claims or Demands against the Estate of THOMAS WILLIAMS, late of Caebryn- terrace, Pwllandras, Tondu, in the county of Glamorgan, deceased (who died on the 9th day of September, 1893, and whose Will was proved in the District Registry at Llandaff of the Probate Division of Her Majesty's High Court of Justice on the 15th day of March, 1894. bv Thomas William Jones, of Neath, and John Williams, of Caebryn- terrace, in the county of Glamorgan, the Executors therein named), are hereby required to send the par- ticulars in writing of their claims or demands to the undersigned, the solicitors for the said Executors,cm er before the 22nd day of September next, after which date the said Executors will proceed to dis- tribute the assets of the said deceased amongst the persons entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims and demands of which thev shall then have had notice; and they will not be liable for the assets of the said deceased, or any part thereof, so distiibuted to any person or persons of whose cl ums or demands they shall not then have had notice. Dated this 16 th day of August, 1851, SCALE & DAVID, Of Bridgend, in the county of Glamorgan, I 552 SolicitoiB for the ea!d executors-