The Glamorgan Gazette

GLYN NEATH SCHOOL BOARD. A meeting of this Board was held on Thursday, the 3rd inst.—Mr Thorburn (chairman) presiding, the following also were present—Mr Rees Jones (vice-chairman), Mr W. H. Ealden, and the Rev D. Glynn Davies. The business w«s of a purely routine character. The School Attendance Officer presented his report, which was considered of a satisfactory character. LLANTWIT LOWER SCHOOL BOARD. The contested election of members to constitute the new School Board for Llantwit Lower, which would have taken place on Wednesday, was avoided by the withdrawal of certain of the nominees. The Board is consequently composed of the following :— Mr J. H. R. Ritson, Tinplate Manufacturer Mr A. S. Gardiner, J.P., Iron Founder: Mr E. Law, Financier; Mr David Rees, Butcher and the Rev J. O. Evans, Congregational Minister.

THE ALLEGED BURGLARY AT RESOLVEN. At the Neath County Police-court on Friday, Alfred Whiting, labourer, Resolven, who had been twice remanded, was brought up in custody, and again charged with having broken and entered Glyn Castle House, the residence of Mr J. F. Lloyd, manager of Messrs Cory Bros' Colliery Resolven, on Christmas Eve. William Coad said that he had been left in charge of the house, during Mr Lloyd's absence. On going to the house on Christmas Day he saw a step ladder against a bedroom window, in which a pane of glass had been broken. There were also chisel marks on the shutters. After fetching a neighbour an entry into the house was effected. Every drawer was open and "things" were strewn all about. He could not say whether anything had been stolen. William Newbury, collier, Cory.street, Resolven, said that the prisoner, who lodged with him, worked as a labourer at the Resolven Brickyard. On Christmas Eve prisoner was with him from six o'clock to about 9.15 p.m. He left him there, and witness saw nothing more of him until about one o'clock on Christmas morning. Prisoner said that he had been sleeping at the Brickyard. The chisel and bootf produced were Alfred Whiting's. The latter had beon since repaired. Witness, in answer to prisoner, said that he had borrowed the chisel which Whiting had not had back until after Christmas. Re-questioned by the Magistrates' Clerk, witness said that the chisel was put back on the cupboard where prisoner kept his tools. Polinstable John Abraham having cor- roborated the statement made by Coad, proceeded to describe other chisel marks on a box and on the window frames. Witness had observed that the chisel exactly fitted" several of the marks. Witness took casts of the foot-prints in the ground near the kitchen window. These casts corresponded with the boots of the prisoner. Witness on his first visit to Glyn Castle had found a pipe stem which the prisoner admitted to be his. Witness, examined by prisoner, said that he had omitted to state that prisoner, when charged, had replied "I am an unlucky b-, I shall get six months for this." Whiting had been arrested because ha had been disposing of goods which, however, had not come from Glyn Castle House. John Fredarick Lloyd said that a microscope, two telescopes, three razors, and several other things were missing from his house. The Bench retired for a short time, and on re- turning discharged the prisoner on the ground that there was not sufficient evidence against him to justify his being sent for trial.

PRESENTATION AT CWMAVON. An esteemed correspondent sends us the following: It is not always that the union of a church with its pastor prognosticates such a successful issue as that of Penuel Baptist Church Cwmavon, with its esteemed pastor, the Rev R. S. Morris, who, 011 Tuesday evening last, was, with his amiable wife, made the happy recipient of a handsome testimonial. Although Mr Morris' connection with the church has been but brief, his endeavours at the ideal pastor has endeared him to all the members, as was evidenced on Tuesday evening of last week, by the large congregation assembled. Mr Llewelyn Griffiths occupied the chair, and in his opening remarks, reviewed the past history of the church. It had, he pointed out, been one of hard struggling, nevertheless their forefathers were possessed of grit, and had fought without flinching, which ultimately landed their cause to a triumphant issue. He was proud to state that during the whole course of the church's history, there had been no signs of "splits," bnt on the other hand all had been peace and tranquility. Prouder still was he to state that several of the sons of Penuel had been living pillars under the cause of Christianity. As pastors, missionaries, etc., they had taken the gospel to Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. He hoped that the church would be as successful in the future as it had been in the past, and that the cause for which they had met that evening would be pro- ductive of a still har pier union. Mr D. G. Miller (Cardiff University) said, that the progress of Penuel amongst its sister churches, was very near to him. Not Jess did he think of the minister, whom he thought was well worthy of the testimonial given him. Mr D. C. Evans hoped that the advent of Mr and Mrs Morris to the vicinity, would be the means of bringing souls to salvation. Might they long live. Mr William Miller also referred to several persons of whom Penuel church could be proud of, and dealt with the necessity of writing the church's history. Such meetings as that were productive of much good. Mr Daniel Davies then presented Mrs Morris (who, we regret, was through indisposition, represented by her sister Miss Vaughan) with a silver tea and coffee service. Mr John Richards (senior deacon of the church) afterwards presented Mr Morris with several volumes of costly books. Amongst them being "Oriau gyda'r Iesu," "Geiriau Olaf Iesu," "three volumes of Mathetaa' works." etc. Mr Richards urged upon the young men of the church to follow the example of Matbetas, who had triumphed under adverse circumstances. The Church presented these volumes to Mr Morris, knowing that their contents would be returned. He wished Mr and Mrs Morris long life and happiness. Mr Morris on behalf of himself and Mrs Morris, suitably responded. During the evening a number of songs, recitations, glees, etc., interspersed the proceedings, and a well arranged programme was happily gone through. The usual votes of thanks terminated the pro* ceedinga. r--

RAILWAYMEN'S RE-UNION AT TONDU. AT TONDU. Railwaymen, with their wives and children, con- stitute a great proportion of the population of Tondu. In fact, they are so numerous there that one wonders what the place would be like if, acting under a sudden impulse, they were to depart from thence en bloc, and fix their abode elsewhere. That's an impossible contingency, of course, but if it were realizable-Oh! what a change there would be! For they are the life and soul of the place, are these railwaymen and good it is that they are, because not every class of men under the sun is as intelligent and open-eyed as they. They see life every day in its many-shaded aspects and. they have to practise, by the very law of their calling, that external pre- ciseness and regularity that begetteth inward results. Look at the signalman. His calling is like unto that of a minister, for he points out danger, and what man possesses more patience and cool-headedness ? And they are charming virtues. Look again at the porter. His vocation, also, has something in common with that of the minister for he points out to people the way they should go, and who amongst the living that's as bland and obliging as the porter ? Maybe there be few, such as women in search of husbands. And then there are the eugine-drivers, whose calling is not thought of as it should be in these degenerate days nor are the engine-drivers themselves thought enough of for that matter. Look at your comfortable traveller, muffled up from head to toe, with his clandestine bottle by his side to keep him warm-what does he think of the courageous engine-driver, exposed to the slashing onslaught of hail and sleet, whirling snow and biting wind ? And the rain-but there, we must finish with these generalities. Railwaymen then, forming such a solid body at Tondu, it is but in accord with the general fitness of things that they should at times take counsel together-and tea-and see how they are faring. They have an annual re-union in the shape of a supper-or tea, if you like to call it. The first of these gatherings came off three years ago, and went off as merrily as the proverbial marriage bell. Last year, however, a difference of opinion arose, the question being: Tea or supper—which ?" Some would have tea; others supper. The vote was in favour of China's staple export. Some folk, with a forte for reasoning—interpreted this as a victory for teeto- tallers. Others, more precise of language, con- tended that it was a triumph for teatotallers-or tea drinkers. This year the supper people were in a majority, with the result that a tea came off in the afternoon and a supper in the evening. But there was no spirit of rivalry displayed. Why should there be ? You can't expect hundreds of women and children to attend a supper, any more than you can expect burly males to prefer tea to to the more invigorating liquid accompaniment of a supper. So this tea and supper arrangement is really an ex- cellent one and the best that could have been evolved out of the human brain. The wisdom of having a tea was demonstrated in unmistakable fashion. It came off in Tondu schoolroom and about 300 children were provided, and a few more hundreds of adults of both sexes. The tea, indeed, was an unqualified success and the gentlemen who made the arrangements aad the ladies who superin- tended are to be heartily congratulated. The secre- tarial duties were placed in the eapable hands of Mr R. Routledge, who worked hard, and to the satis- faction of all. Mr Ballinger acted as a general superintendent, and on him also devolved the duties of treasurer. The committee was composed as follows :—H. J. Saunders (engineer), W. Morse (chairman), W. Millman, Thomas Morgan, R. Han- cock, F. Kent, W. Coleman, C. Broom, J. Moise, R. Rout!edge, E. Hopkin, W. M. James, H. Hill, T. Harris, E. Matthews, C. Evans, J. Say, W. Berry, A. Adams, and J. Rees. The tables in the children's room" were superintended by Mrs Routledge, Mrs Clifford Broom, Mrs Hill, Miss Morse, Miss Morgans, and Miss King. In the adult room the following ladies did duty :—Mrs Adams (assisted by Mrs Price), Mrs Mugger (assisted by Miss Mugger), Mrs Peters (assisted by Miss Peters), Mrs Collier (assisted by Miss Lewis), Mrs Floyd (assisted by Miss Ellis), Mrs Francis (assisted by Miss Francis), Mrs Daniells (assisted by Miss Daniells), Mrs Takel (assisted by Mrs Butler), Mrs Roderick (assisted by Mrs Edmunds), and Mrs Rees (assisted by Miss Magor). In the evening a concert was held in the school- room, presided over by Mr D. P. Thomas. The following was the programme-Glee, Mr J. Barton and party violin solo, Mr W. Morse: song, Miss Rosser; song, Mr J. Barton song, Miss Daniells; violin solo, Mr Gomer Jones song, Mr H. Lee; virlia duett, Messrs J. Morse and W. Morse song, Miss Hurley service of fruit. Part 2 :—Glee, Mr J. Barton and party; duett, Messrs Lee and Lewis song, Mr E. James instrumental trio, Messrs Gomer Jones, W. Coleman, and F. Hurley song, Miss Matthews song, Mr H. Lee; song, Miss Hurley trio, Messrs J. Barton, M. Thomas, and D. Phillips.

NEW POSTAL DELIVERY AT ABERGWYNFI. We are pleased to find that the application by the Abergwynfi Chamber of Trade for a delivery of North Mail letters has been granted by the Post Office. The new delivery, which follows immediately after the completion of the first delivery, commenced on Monday, the 7th inst.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT INQUIRY AT NEATH. Col. J. T. Marsh, R.E., one of the inspectors under the Local Government Board, has just held an inquiry at the Gwyn Hall, Neath, in regard to an application made by the Neath Town Council for sanction to borrow £ 4,000. The Mayor (Councillor Hopkin Morgan), and Councillor J. B. Davies were present. The Town Clerk (Mr E. C. Curtis) explained that the sum of £2,000 was required in regard to property in St. David-street, which it was intended to raze to the ground, tha land on which the cottages stood to be added to the Corporation Field. 91,350 was the purchase money provisionally agreed upon, and 9650 would be required for railings, paving, and work of levelling. The alteration and enlargement contemplated would include the widening of St. David-street, and Mr Bevan, who had pur- chased some wretched tenements on the opposite side of the street, would build a substantial hotel in substitution for the "Cross Keys" public-house on the field side. It was not con- templated to turn the field itself to any other use than that to which it had hitherto been put; as by fairs and other lettings it yielded a revenue of JB150 a year. The field was utilized for open-air meetings, and it served as a playground for the children of the Elementary Schools. The remaining £5,000 was required for works of sewerage, paving, and channelling in various parts of the town. Owing to the urgency of the requirement, a sewer had been constructed to serve the Intermediate School now in course of erection. This sewer served the houses which were adjacent to the school, and would also be available for the new houses about to be erected in the locality. Replying to the Inspector, Mr Curtis said that the Town Council were unanimous in regard to applying for the loan, and he felt that he was making an ex parte application. There was no opposition, and the Inspector, having heard Mr D. M. Jenkins (the borough surveyor), proceeded to inspect the property and perambulate the streets.

BRIDGEND AND COWBRIDGE RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. The first meeting of this newly-formed authority was held on Saturday at the Union. There were present:—Colonel Turbervill, Revs. H. Eynon Lewis, T. Howell, W. W. Richards, J. J. Humph- reys, Messrs J. Blandy Jenkins, Edmund D. Lewis, Rees Thomas, David Jones, E. Matthews, T. Butler, W. Thomas (Colwinstone), T. Griffiths, Griffith Edwards, H. O. Irvine, B. Davies, W. Howell (Pencoed). T. John (Llanharran), Edward Morgan, Edward Thomas, Howell Williams, D. P. Thomas, J. Rees, D. Spencer (junior), J. I. D. Nicholl, R. Williams, D. Samuel, D. H. Price, W. Street, Hopkin Williams, W. B. Loveluck, T. John (Llanblethian), J. G. Loveluck, C. Phil- lips, and T, Richards. CHAIRMAN PRO. TEM. Mr W. Howell was elected chairman pro. tern, ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. Mr Griffith Edwards proposed, and Mr W. Hopkin seconded, that Mr J. Blandy Jenkins be elected chairman of the Council. There was no amendment, and the proposition was carried unanimously. Mr Howell then declared Mr Blandy Jenkins duly elected chairman, observing that the unani- mous vote was a high tribute to his past life and experience, and he trusted he would continue to serve his generation for years to come. Mr Blandy Jenkins then took the chair, and, in returning thanks, said it would be difficult for him to find words to thank them for the unani- mous way in which they had elected him chair- man of the Council. He hoped he would be able to carry out his duties faithfully, to their satis-i faction and to the good of the district. ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN. Mr B. Williams proposed that the Rev. T. Howells be elected vice-chairman of the Council. Mr W. Street seconded. Mr Spencer proposed the election of Mr W. Hopkin, observing that that gentleman was a most regular attendant at the Rural Sanitary meetings. Mr J. 1. D. Nicholl seconded, and Mr Williams supported. Mr W. Howells said he was compelled to move an amendment, though he had the greatest re- spect for Mr Hopkin, with whom he had worked without "jarring notes" for years. They had another member who had qualified himself for the position—Mr Edmund Lewis-whom he proposed. Mr Edmund Lewis, however, refused to allow himself to be put in nomination. He had, he said, the highest regard for the gentlemen who had been nominated, but as the gentleman whom they had elected chairman had been chairman of the Bridgend Highway Board, he suggested that the vice-chairman be the chairman of the Cowbridge Highway Board—Mr Rees Thomas. Mr Humphreys seconded the election of Mr Rees Thomas. Rev. T. Howells and Mr W. Hopkin (with the consent of their proposers and seconders) then withdrew, and Mr Rees Thomas was elected unanimously. Mr Reee Thomas acknowledged the compliment, and expressed a hope that by the end of March the Cowbridge Highway Board and the District Council would be made co-terminous, so that they from the Cowbridge district would be saved the trouble of coming to Bridgend every Saturday. COMMITTEES. The appointment of committees was adjourned to the next meeting. A JOINT SEWERAGE BOARD. The Chairman broached the question of the ad- visability of appointing a Joint Sewerage Board in connection with this authority and the Bridg- end District Council. That, he said, would obviate the necessity of having to report back to the authority every time, as the present com- mittee had to do. Mr Evan Matthews said a Joint Sewerage Board could be appointed, or else the present committee could be invested with plenary powers. The Chairman moved that the Clerk write to the Bridgend District Council, asking their opinion on the matter. Mr Edward Lewis seconded the motion, which was agreed to. IN A FIX. Colonel Turbervill asked how the members of the Council retired. Thereupon a desultory conversation took place, the opinions expressed being widely divergent. The more they talked the more chaotic became the position, and the end of it all was chat the Clerk was instructed to write to the Clerk of the County Council asking for full information as to how and when the District Councils would retire. The following committee was appointed to draw up Standing Orders for the conduct of the business of the Council:—The Chairman, vice-chairman, Colonel Turbervill, Messrs W. Hopkin, Edward Lewis, W. Howell (Pencoed), and Evan Matthews. LLANHARRAN WATER SUPPLY SCHEME. Plans and estimates for this scheme were passed.

BRIDGEND AND COWBRIDGE BOARD OF GUARDIANS. At the weekly meeting of this Authority on Saturday, the Rev F. W. Edmondes, M.A., presided, and there were were present :-Mrs Randall, Revs. Eynon Lewis and J. P. Homphreys, Colonel Turbervill, Messrs J. 1. D. Nicholl, H. O. Irvine, W. Hopkin, Edward Lewis, W. Howell (Wick), D. Spencer, junr., Griffith Edwards, J. Barrow, T. Jones (Maesteg), J. Rees, J. Jones, W. Jones, Evan Matthews, T. C. Jones, D. P. Thomas, T. L. Roberts, Evan Evans, W. Loveluck, W. Street, W. Pennant, J. H. Thomas, W. Griffiths, Edward David, John Thomas, J. Rees, D. J. Jenkins, W. B. Loveluck, J. S. Love- luck, Edward Thomas, T. John (Llanblethian), Rev. F. J. Humphreys, T. Butler, R. Williams, T. Richards, Morgan John, J. B. Jenkins, Rev. T. Howells, Benjamin Davies, Edward Morgan, Howell Williams, Hopkin Williams, Edward Lewis, William Howells (Wick). A GUINEA QUESTION. A letter was read from the Workhouse Infirmary Association (London), applying for a guinea subscription from the Authority. Mr Griffith Edwards moved, and Mr D. Spencer I seconded, that the guinea be paid. Mr T. L. Roberts moved an amendment, which was seconded by Mr Edward Lewis, that the application be refused. On a show of hands the motion was carried by 18 to 15. CHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES. The Chairman reported that Colonel Turbervill had been elected chairman of the Assessment and School Attendance Committees, and Mr William Hopkin of the Cottage Homes Committee. This was all the business of public interest.

I ACHES AND PATHS!—When a Bishop in the Wilds of Afrioa offers, JB1 (one pound) for half a bottle of Elliman's Embrocation, and this is refused because the sovereign might be replaeed, but not the Embrocation, you have unique testimony to the value of Elliman's Embrocation. Proof: "I offered a man 21 for half a bottle of Ellimao's Embroeation, but he strongly preferred the Embro- cation to the JBl, all one might be replaced, the other not."—Quoted from the Journal of Bishop G. W. Knight-Bruce, Bishop of Mashonaland, 1892. Elliman's Universal Embrocation for Rheumatism, Lumbago, Sprains, Bruises, Cats, Sore Throat irotn Cold, Chest Colds, Stiffness, Cramp, Bronchitis, &c., is an excellent good thing. 1.. loW and 2s. 9d. Prepared only by Eiliman, Sou, and ()e" Stonph, England 4<4

MR BRYNMOR JONES AT ABERAVON. Continuing his campaign in the Swansea dis- trict, Mr Brynmor Jones, Q.C., M.P,, addressed an enthusiastic meeting of the electors, at the Public-hall, Aberavon, on Friday night.-Mr Lewis Lewis, the mayor of the town, presided, and he was supported on the platform, besides Mr Jones, by the Ex-mayor (Councillor H. J. Stokes), and Councillor Charles Jones, Mr David Harris (tho retiring candidate), Mr D. E. Jones, and the Revs J. Foulkes, Thos. Richards, J. C. Lloyd, and others.—The Mayor, in a few complimentary remarks, introduced Mr Brynmor Jones to the meeting, and, after a vote of sympathy with Lady Swansea and family in their recent bereavement had been carried in silence, Mr Brynmor Jones rose to address the meeting, and met with a very hearty reception. He said he was reluctant to refer to matters connected with himself-indeed it was hardly necessary to mention his personal claims upon the con- stituency, as what he had already said had been admirably reported. After referring to Mr David Harris' withdrawal as one of the candidates for the district, and expressing his sense that the withdrawal had been effected in a very graceful manner, the speaker went on to speak of the principal topics of the day. He said he could not do better than state this, as in 1892, he still adhered to the Newcastle programme (cheers), and that since he had been in Parliament he had voted with the Government, not as a mere item, not as a slave driven by the Ministerial whip, but because he was honestly convinced that the policy of the Government was that which was best suited for the well-being of the whole country (cheers). The Government (said Mr Jones), had done every- thing that was possible to carry out the pledges which they had given to the country. That they had not succeeded better was due to obstruction in the House of Commons and destruction in the Lords (laughter, and cheers). Proceeding, the candidate said he was in favour of the complete abolition of a hereditary Second Chamber (cheers). The real issue before the country was whether the will of the people or the will of the peers was to prevail. They should not allow any talk about the reform of the House of Lords, or talk of a Second Chamber, to confuse the issue which was thus raised. With regard to the Sus- pensory Bill and the Bill for the Disestablishment and Disendowment of the Church of England in Wales. Mr Jones said he believed that the Dises- tablishment Bill (which, owing to to the ener- getic action of the Welsh members, had obtained the first place in the Ministerial programme (cheers) for the coming Session) would be intro- duced without serious modification. He main- tained that it was founded upon the principlejof religious equality and the right of the common. wealth to deal with public funds as the interests of the whole community might dictate (cheers). The arguments urged against this moderate Bill by the Church Defence Association were really beside the mark- Assuming the Church to be a growing Church' was that any reason (said the speaker, with much emphasis), why the injustice should be per- petuated? (loud cheers). It was urged that the Church had a long history, and was older than the Monarchy but it was 4ifficult to see how the Protestant Episcopal 'Church could be so. But assuming it, was that any reason why the injustice should be per- petuated ? and if her historical arguments had any weight at all it was an argument in favour of Disestablishment rather than the re- verse. The religious revival of the 18th century in Wales was something more than a mere revival, it was the new birth of the people. (Cbeers.) All the great movements in the Principality at the present day could be traced to the influence of this religious uprising. Passing on, Mr Jones referred to educational matters and the new University for Wales. He also dealt at some length with the land qnestion, and expressed himself in favour of leasehold enfranchisement, which he said would be produc. tive of much good in the towns of Glamorgan- shire, but at the same time he thought that the question of the housing of the poor would not be fiually or tully dealt with by such a measure that problem could only be solved through the medium of the Principality. Turning to Labour questions, he said he was in favour of the Miners' Eight Hours Bill, of the amendment of the law of conspiracy so as to prevent Trades Unionism from being oppressed by strange constructions of law. He had voted against the contracting-out clause in the Employers' Liability Bill, and he thought boards of conciliation would be of great use in preventing disputes between employers and workmen, and as a means for the termination of strikes and lock-outs. (Cheers.) He (Mr Jones) then spoke strongly in favocr of Home Rule for Ireland. (Loud cheers.) Home Rule was not dead, as the Tories wished them to believe. The Irish people had not changed their opinions. The policy of Home Rule faced them now. They had, on the one hand, the policy of conciliation, and, on the other hand, an everlasting policy of coercion. (Cheers.) Mr David Harris spoke approvingly of Mr Jones' candidature, and explained his aclion in withdrawing from the fight. The usual vote of thanks closed a very successful meeting.

REFUSING TO QUIT AT PONTY- CYMMER. At the Bridgend Police Court on Saturday, William Jones, 25, Pant Street, Pantygog, haulier, was summoned for refusing to quit licensed premises. Wiliiam Powell of Corner House, Cwmtyny. rheol, stated that on December 24th, defendant came to his house about two o'clock in the after- noon. Witness told him not to come in, as he had had too much beer, and he would not supply him. Defendant then went away, but returned later on, and witness again refused to let him come in. Defendant however forced himself into the bar, and when witness put his hand on him, defendant threatened to smash his face. Witness retreated into the passage, and defendant black- guarded him for some minutes. Witness re- peatedly asked him to leave, but he refused, and kicked up a row all the time. At length he went out, but not until witness had threatened to send for the police. Defendant had nothing to drink in the house. The Bench convicted defendant, and fined him 15s.

A PORTHCAWL TRADESMAN AND HIS HORSES. At the Bridgend Police Court on Saturday, Mr H. B. Comley, a Porthcawl tradesman, was summoned for allowing three horses to stray on the road at Nottage, at one o'clock in the morning. Superintendent Jennings said defendant had been twice previously convicted for a similar offence in last year, and he was how fined 58 and 8s coete.

RE-OPENING SERVICES. Little more than 20 years ago a few friends gathered together in Skewen to worship after the manner of the Bible Christian, and for a while held their services in the house of one of the members. The cause prospered, and in a little while they built a chapel to accommodate the increasing numbers, and with the assistance of the ministers who came to exhort and encourage the struggling fold, soon became a tidy branch of the cause. Affairs continued to prosper with them until at the end of 1893 the ever-increasing number of the congregation called for a much larger chapel. Various and many were the schemes discussed for so laudable a cause. Many of the members were in favour of erecting a chapel, and they were almost justified in this as the zeal of the friends, and the success that had attended their efforts, had resulted in their having a large and substantial congregation* and a chapel free from all debt. However, after much thinking, the proposal of Mr T. Martyn, Manchester House (who has been for many years a staunch supporter of the cause), to enlarge the present chapel substantially was adopted. Mr Martyn prepared all the drawings and specifi- cations for the new work, and it was entrusted to Mr Michael, contractor, Skewen, to carry out the alterations. This has been done, and the result is thoroughly satisfactory to every one concerned, the chapel now being capable of seating1 nearly 400 worshippers instead of about 170 in the old chapel before the alterations, and this has been done at a cost of only .£400. On Sunday, December 30th, 1894, the re-opening services were held, the three services being crowded, not only with the usual attendants, but by many friends from neighbouring chapels, who came to sympathise with the zealous endeavours of Bible Christians. The Rev Jabez Drew officiated morning and evening, and preached impressive and appropriate sermons to very attentive listeners: and in the afternoon the Rev R. O. Evans, minister of Silob, Melincrythan, with his usual kindness helped his Bible Christian friends by taking the service, and rendered one of his happy and characteristic sermons which was thoroughly appreciated by a crowded audience. Mr Evans possesses that desirable way of getting at his bearers hearts that goes so far to the making of a popular and genuinely useful preacher of the Gospel, as well as plenty of energy, he having conducted morning and evening worship at Landore on Sunday, coming to Skewen in the afternoon. Tho choir were assisted On Sunday by the members of the, Skewen String Band, to the number of 15, and the singing and music added greatly to the charm of the opening services. The hymn tunes chosen were the real old and popular Psalm tunes, ren- dered familiar and loved by use for generations, and many of them-such as Martydom, Aberyet- with, Crugybar, Pembroke, and Hudderefield- were wonderfully impressive, given by the fresh voices of the choir and sustained by the deep melody of the double bass of the band. It is to be sincerely hoped that this return to the custom of our forefathers of assisting the singing by in- struments in Divine worship will be encouraped. The band (which consisted of seven violins, two flutes, viola, two cellos, clarionette and double bass) acquitted itself very well indeed, as they have not been playing together for more than two or three months, and their work showed great credit to their teacher—Mr W. M. Radford, of Swansea—whose pupils they nearly all are. On Tuesday, January 1st, a tea meeting was held in aid of the funds, when about 500 of the Bible Christians and their friends assembled to partake of tea and cake, and spent a very enjoyable time. After tea a public meeting was held, the chair being taken by Mr H. J. Stokes, of Aberavon. Addresses were delivered by the Revs. Drew and White and Mr Saunders, whilst Mr Curtis gave a brief account of the success of the chapel, a success that must be be very gratifying to the members of the cause, possessing, as they do, a very tidy and comfortable chapel raised almost entirely by their own efforts- an example of what working men (of whom the con- gregation is chiefly composed) can do by persever- ingly working together in a good cause. The arrangements for the tea were admirably carried out by the ladies who kindly presided over the tables, whilst the tea-making powers of Mr Kreischer were the admiration of all the lady tea drinkers. The proceedings were enlivened by the choir, again assisted by the Skewen String Band; Mr Knight, organist of Wesley Chapel, Skewen, presiding at the organ in the absence of Mr Lane, the organ being lent by Mr J. W. Savage until a new and larger one is obtained. The opening services on Sunday, and the tea meeting function on Tuesday, were a great suocess, and must have pleased all those who took part in them. The financial part resulted in a gain to the chapel of between JE70 and LBO. The only gloom felt was through the absence by illness of the respected pastor, the Rev W. Oates.- Coin.

"SMOKER" AT COYCHURCH. On Now Year's Eve a supper and smoking concert was given at tho" White Horse" Inn, Coy- church. Tables were laid for fifty, ani at seven o'clock about that number, from the village and country side, sat down to a splendid spread. Mr Thomas (the landlord) was assisted by Miss Thomas, Miss Edmonds, Mrs Lewis (Coedymwstwr), Mrs Thomas Shelf, MrT. Roach (Bridgend), and others. Mr Thomas Griffiths (the newly-appointed guardian) was also present, and, as usual, did everything in his power to make everybody happy. He, however, declined to take the chair at the concert, and that post was eventually filled by Mr W. Gomer Richards (Bridgend). The following programme was gone through:— Violin Solo. Mr Williams (Bridgend) Song-" Mentra Gwen"Mr T. Francis (Bridgend) Recitation—" Heb ei fai heb ei eni" Mr Isaac Jones (Coychurch) Song Mr Fred Brown (Coedymwstwr) Recitation-" Christmas Day in the Workhouse" Mr W. Evans (Bridgend) Song— There's none like Jack" Mr Howells (Pencoed) Recitation-" Hohenlinden" Mr W. Richards Song-, Bicycle made for two"Mr Hughes Jones (Wick) Song—" Under the parlour stairs"Mr Watkins (Pencoed) Harp and Violin Duet Mr and Mrs Williams Recitation-" Charge of the Light Brigade" Mr W. Evans Song. Mr Charles Jones After the usual votes of thanks (proposed by Mr Fisher, Coedymwstwr) a very pleasant evening was brought to a close by the Coychurch Male Voice Party singing Comrades" and other selections. The evening was a thoroughly enjoyable one, and the guests were admirably looked after by mine I- Host Thomas.

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THE BRIDGEND MAGISTRATES UPHELD. At the Epiphany Quarter Sessions for the County of Glamorgan, held at Cardiff on Friday, before Judge Gwilym Williams and Mr W. M. North, the Glamorgan County Council appealed against the decision of the Bridgend justices on October 27th last in the case of the County Council against Me.<i ? Vilcock and Ward, con- tractors, of Wolverh. nton. The award was for X300, without costs, in settlement, the County Council suing for S.640 for repairs to the Bryn- cethin-road, carried out by the Council, and caused by the excessive weight of traffic put on the road by the contractors. Mr Arthur Lewis (instructed by Mr S. H. Stockwood, Bridgend) appeared for the appellants, and Mr R. C. E. Plumtre, recorder of West Bromwich. and Mr Rhys Williams (instructed by Messrs R. A. Wilcock & Taylor, Wolverhampton) appeared for the respondents. Mr Plumtre objected to the notices which he said were not valid. They had been given by Mr Stockwood on behalf of the County Council, and an authority was quoted to show that Mr Stock- wood could not take legal proceedings unless he had been given authority under seal. The appellants wer6 not the parties aggrieved, and he pointed out that it was an appeal, not from a decision against the appellants, but in their favour, and he did not know of an authority under which such an appeal could be brought. He submitted that right of appeal was only given to the partiee aggrieved, which meant the parties against whom an order had been made. In cases where the right of appeal had been given to a complainant as against a defendant, the words parties aggrieved were omitted, and the right of appeal given in express terms. The Chairman asked whether, if the decision had been against the appellants, and no amount had been ordered to be paid, he would suggest that the appellants could not appeal then ? Mr Plumtre said he would. The right of appeal was only given to the party against whom an order is made. He further pointed out that the Court of Appeal could not increase the amount of the order, for, according to the Act, the power was defined to confirm, modify, or reverse a decision of the lower court. The Chairman said he had known cases where the Court of Appeal had increased the amount ordered by the lower court. The Appeal Court had the right of exercising any power which the lower court might have exercised. Mr Arthur Lewis said there was a wide difference between cases of conviction and cases of orders, and contended that his clients had a right to appeal. He also submitted that the notices were in order. Mr Stockwood laid the infor- mation and entered into recognisances. The court retired to consider the question raised by Mr Plumtre as to whether the appellants could be considered parties aggrieved under the Summary Jurisdiction Act, 1879. The Chairman, on returning into court, said the court were unanimously of opinion that the appellants were not aggrieved persons, and, therefore, the appeal was dismissed, with costs. Mr Arthur Lewis asked the court to state & case, and this was done.

A MIRACULOUS ESCAPE. Numbers of persons have lost their lives, or been maimed and prevented from earning a livelihood, through accidents at the Liverpool docka. Scarcely does a week pass without one or two inquests being held. The ambulance corps is engaged with a yearly average of one accident per day caused in or about the docks. And many of the poor fellows who are the victims end their working life from the hour of the mishap. How many of the persons who lose their lives might be saved, and how many of those who are maimed for life might be made whole and strong again ? Doctors can set bones and amputate limbs, and do much with erdinary diseases and fevers. But there are many cases where life is hanging by a thread—doctors cannot strengthen this vital thread, and life passes away. About two and a half years ago, on the Dock Estate, at the North End of Liverpool, a blacksmith named Pritchard, working on a vessel in the dock, fell 16 feet into the hold. When picked up he was conveyed to Bootle Hospital, and there examined. Several of his bones were broken. He had received an injury to the spine which set up paralysis. In the sixteen weeks in which he was confined to the hospital Mr Pritchard was unconscious for a month, and was kept in a water-bed. At the termination of the sixteen weeks he was discharged as an incurable paralytic, and shortly afterwards one of the surgeons who had attended him lectured upon his case as one of the most extraordinary and hopeless he had known. But at the present time Pritchard is almost as strong as ever he was, and is again at work. A few days ago a Liverpool correspondent called upon Mr J. H. Pritchard at his home, 165, Boun- dary-street, off Stanley-road, Liverpool, and was told how the remarkable recovery had been brought about. Mr Pritchard's home is a small shop, and when the reporter entered the bell was answered by a strong, healthy-looking man, who marched into the room with a firm, sprightly step. Is Mr Pritchard in ?" Yes, I am Pritchard." But I thought you were paralysed Mr Pritchard, having offered the reporter a seat, explained the apparent miracle. I spent twelve months at home," he said, "perfectly helpless. My limbs remained lifeless and useless, and courage failed me. 1 changed from one learned doctor to another. But the doctor who told me I was incurable spoke with a knowledge of what was to come. I lost hope of ever getting well again I began to get utterly weary of life. This continued until a few months ago, when what I consider to be the most blessed hour of my life occurred-the hour when I accepted the recommendation to try Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People. They renewed my life and strength and happiness. You can see that I am strong and well again you can see that I am not misleading you or exaggerating the remarkable character of my cure. From the time I com- menced to take those pills I began to grow stronger. I have got back to work, and the doctors who attended me are amazed. So are the people who come to see me. They ask me how do I account for my cure. I can only assure them that Dr Williams' Pink Pills are the sole cause of my recovery. The Pills have not only put life into my dead limbs, but they have driven from my joints the most cruel rheumatic pains from which it is possible to suffer. I have used all sorts of things for those pains, but they remained until I commenced taking the Pills, and then they gradually vanished. I teU you earnestly and sincerely that I owe my life to Dr Williams—nothing but Dr Williams' Pink Pilla have cured me." Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People are a perfect blood builder and nerve restorer, curing rheumatism, sciatica, neuralgia, partial paralysis, locomotor ataxy, St. Vitus' dance, nervous head- ache, and diseases depending upon humoars in the blood, such as scrofula, chronic erysipelas, &c. They restore pale and sallow complexions to the glow of health, and are a specific for all troubles peculiar to the female, while in men they effect a radical cure in all cases arising from mental worry, overwork, or excesses of whatever nature. These Pills are manufactured by the Dr Williams Medicine Company, of 46. Holborn Viaduct, Lon- don, and are sold by chemists everywhere (but only in boxes with pink wrapper, bearing the full na$ntf Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People) at 2s 9d a box, or six boxes for 13s 9d. Direct bv post from the Company at the same price. Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People are never sold in bulk, or by the dozen or hundred, and avy dealer who offers substitutes in this form is tI. defraud, and should be avoided. j

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