The Glamorgan Gazette

MAESTEG NOTES. Mr Jones, president of the Maesteg Chamber of Trade, received a telegram from Mr Knox on Wed- nesday evening as follows Contract of Docks and Railway let; work to commence at once." The above refers to the Port Talbot Docks and Railway Company, which, indeed, is very encouraging news to Maesteg. Trade is at a very low ebb at present, and it will enliven the place very much. Mr Vaughaa, Conservative candidate for Mid- Glamorgan, waa here on Wednesday evening meeting a few of the Conservatives of Maesteg. I hear that the new water scheme is to start at once. It won't start a day too soon. The inhabi- tants of the East Ward complain very much as to the water they have for cooking and domestic use. —m What is the Bridgend Football Team going to do at Maesteg on Saturday ? The Masteg Team are preparing themselves for the contest. There are a few changes in the Maesteg team at forward and fall back. The football committee expects a good gate, and a good game. Self-praise is no recommendation." I read in the Western Mail "Day by Day" column for Wednesday, "That the largest night school in 1872-3 was in Maesteg, and the most successful science class under the South Kensington Depart- ment in Wales in 1881 was at Maesteg." Capital! Capital! Very good! Very good! Ha ha!! ha! In another note in the same column it says that Mr S. T. Evans, M.P., strongly urged that the elected councillors should be Nonconformists and Liberals, but Mr to Wales Day by Day" does not say what Mr Evans said before he finished his speech. It was this Whatever you do, put the best men in." Also, I should like to know, who are the six or seven Conservatives that are on the Council ?

SAD DEATH OF A CHILD AT WICK. On Wednesday morning, a terrible accident occurred at Wick, resulting in the death of a little girl, aged about four years, the daughter of Mr Edwin Home, haycutter, Wick. The child happened to be in the schoolroom previous to school hours, and getting too near the fire, her clothing became ignited, and she ran out to the open air. A person passing at the time, at once went to her assistance and wrapped a heavy coat around her, but the poor little child was so seriously injured that she died from the effeots of the burns In a few hours. The inquest was held on Thnrsday (yesterday) when a verdict of "Accidental Death" was returned.

1 s T R I C T N E W S. 01- GILFACH GOCH. A grand concert was held in connection witb Calvaria Baptist Chapel, on Thursday evening, January 17th, 1895. The chair was taken by Mr R. Snape, manager of Dinas Main Colliery. After ,t brief address by the chairman, he called upon, Miss Lilian Evans for a pianoforte overture, who willingly took to the piano until Miss Hughes. Maesteg, arrived, who had unfortunately lost the train it Tond it. Also in the absence of Llew Tydvil, Mr Cornelius Griffiths made a splendid substitute. Appended is the programme Pianoforte Overture, Miss Lilian Evans Mr D-Uoyd ■ r° 'Vi. V, Mhs Kafcie Navies Song,- Gardotes Fach Llinos Afan t X Mture Mi" Hu?bes Song, ^The Message Mr D. Lloyd f r,aetJh yr amen Katie Davies Duet,— In the dusk of twilight" MeadameB Davies and Llinos Afan lon £ Z»^'Ve'„Getdtio;»\7.COr"elj)"'Lf0™| :kS Song,— In old Madrid Llinos Afar* Song,—" Star of Bethlehem" D T,iOVfj Song, River of Years Zl Cg § » Llinos Afan Song, Mona David Lloyd A. /liter proposing vote of thanks to the chairman, oneot the best concerts ever given at Gilfach. Goch was brought to a close by singing" God save- the Qiieen." PORTHCAWL. DON'T FORGET that W. C. Edwards' great Drapery Sale is now on. Opposite Town-hall, Bridgend. NEATH. HXJTCHRASi QTTADBILLB BAND accept engagements or Balls, Parties, &c. Good time, new music. Terns moderate. Apply G. T. Hutchins, 13 Loudon-road, Neath. G \RW VALLEY. DON'T FORGET that W. C. Edwards' great Bridgend B°W °n' 0pposite Town-hall, NANTYMOEL. LECTURE.-A popular and highly instructive lecture was delivered at Horeb English Baptist Chapel, last Monday evening, by the Rev James. Owen of Swansea, on "Sir James Simpson, the- hJriHSr» P5rCla.n' °r the baker'8 bo.v the baronet. The place was well filled by a most. attentive and highly delighted audience. It was said to be the profoundest, spiciest, pleasantest. lecture that was ever delivered in the romantic- Vale of Ogmore. The chair was occupied by the, pastor, the Rev T. D. Mathias, who moved a. hearty vote of thanks to the talented and eminent vv-irrer' j was ab,y seconded by Alderman. Williams, and supported by the Rev J. Hughes, of baron. Good wine needs no bush," and the, ex-president of the Baptist Union needs no eulogvr from us to enhance his marked ability and oratorical celebrity. 3 TOND-J. DON'T FORGET that W. C. Edwards' greafc Brid'gend 18 °D' °PP°3ite Town-haIl„ MAESTEG. DON'w FORGET that W. C. Edwards' great Bridgend D°W °Q' °PPosite Town-hall,

VOLUNTEER INTELLIGENCE. 2ND V.B. THE WELSH REGIMENT. T\ Ml 5RIDGEND DETACHMENT ORDERS. DnHs for next week will be as under, viTr •— "d FridaJ'. Pmi in the rifles P m'' Pmate cloths* without In order -,o ensure non.-commissioned .r8ent /fc a11 dri118 h h«s been decided^ detail three and a bugler weekly for duty. Their duties wdl be to attend all drills that may W ordered for the week, and the senior on duty will' arrange for one to be at the Drill Hall from 7.30 to 9 30 on the evenings that there are no drills, to see- that the gymsaaium and other things provided are used m a proper manner, and by member only. Fcr dutv next week :-Color-s--rgt. G. Rees, CorporaJs J. G. Barber and A. Marii; Bugler G.' Next for dutySergeant P. Lie well vn • Cor- Jr aQd F- Br0Wn Bu*ler O PenS: There will be a meeting of the ball committee in the offices at the Drill Hall at 7.30 to-morrow (Saturday) evening. to-morrow Band practice on Monday. at the Bear Hotel, at eight p.m. sharp. Dance at the Drill Hall ON Monday week. the 4th of February. (Signed) D. R. DAVID, Major, 18th January, 1894. Commamding Dotachment-

I No. 8 COMPANY 2D G.V.A. COMPANY ORDERS. wLherVViH be/"n dr»H at 7 30 on Mondays- Wednesdays, and Fridays for all members who joined last year, commencing Friday, Feb 1st "l»o be a re-drilling clalfor kll'Lfc and file non-commission^' ^^o0ra on the same evenings as above. ame Bv order, (Signed) W. S STALT S. CAPTAIN, Commat, 8 Company.

In washing, Matchless CluaUr is a perfect SXL"h and time, to use it is a plell811rA. 1055 Printed and Published (for the Proprietors) by JOSEPH GIBUS, at the Glamorgan Gazette Office, Queen-street, Bridgend, in the Parish of Coiby Lower, in the County of Glamorgan. FRIDAV, JANUARY 25, 1895.

DEATH OF MR. EDGAR DAVIES, BRIDGEND. We regret to have to announce the death of Mr Edgar Davies, which took place at his residence, Adare House, Adare Street, Bridgend, on Monday morning last. The deceased gentleman had been subjected to rheumatic attacks for some years past, and last summer he went to Tenby, with a view of taking a course of hot baths. Unfortunately the baths appear to have had an effect quite the opposite of recuperative a circumstance that is ascribable to his having taken more than his physical condition warranted. The strain was too great for him, and he returned home in a weakened state. This physical debility, however, proved but temporary, and by September he had so far recovered, that he was able to attend some de- nominational meetings at Merthyr. Here he had the misfortune to get wet, with the result that he had an attack of pneumonia. This again proved of short duration, and he was gradually approaching a state of convalescence, when. about nine weeks ago, symptoms of kidney disease manifested themselves, and, acting upon the advice of hia medical attendant, he confined himself to his bedroom, which he has not left since. He re- mained in a favourable condition till a fortnight ago-7th inst.,—when he had a severe attack of hEemorrage from the nose. This was followed by a second attack on the following Friday, which left him in a very weakened condition and last Thurs- day he lapsed into a semi-conscious state. He gradually grew worse, and he was in a comatose condition from Saturday evening till the early hours of Monday morning, when he breathed his last. Throughout his trying illness he was most assiduously attended by Dr Egbert Williams. Mr Edgar Davies-or, to give him his fall name, Mr Edwin Edgar Davies-was born at Ebbw Yale, in April, 1847, so that he had nearly reached his 47th year. His life has thus been ruthlessly cut off while yet in his prime, for 47 is an age that, in these days of comparative longevity, can by no means be considered advanced. Removing to Bridgend at the age of 21, Mr Davies started business as a money broker in Union-street, after. wards removing to his present abode. 7n August' 1871, he married Catherine, the only daughter of Mr John Jenkins, of Green Farm, Llangan, by whom he had five children. Mrs Davies died in 1884, and in 1887 Mr Davies married Sarah, daughter of Mr Thomas, of Narbeth, by whom he has one child living. Mr Davies cannot be called a public man-not, at least, in the modern acceptation of the term, for his activity, in a "public" sense, was restricted to denominational rather than to secular domains. In these degenerate days, however, it is customary to confer the diguified appellation of "a public man" on men who appear often on platforms, and have the gift of oratory, rather than on those who do useful work in a quiet, unobtrusive way. Mr Davies did a lot of useful work in his lifetime, &nd therein lay his power. His identity with the Congre- gational body in Bridgend dates from his advent in the place. The English cause was then in the womb of the future, and he joined the Tabernacle Chapel, acting as organist for a period of seven years. In course of time it gradually dawned upon son.e of the more vigilant and ardent Congregationalists of the town, that the English language was not to be dis- carded, if the denomination was to keep itself abreast of the times; and Mr Davies was one of the thirteen gentlemen who took the initiative in forming an English Congregational Church. An k-on structure at first answered the purpose; but as the cause grew and prospered and attracted fresh adherents, the substantial edifice in Wyndham- street was erected. Mr Davies acted as secretary of the Church from its formation to the time of his death, and filled the post of organist for 12 years. Mr Davies was a prominent figure in local Con- gregational circles, and was treasurer of the Glamorgan and Carmarthen Congregational Asso- ciation. He also held the post of Secretary of the Bridgend branch of tho Seuth Glamorgan Liberal Association. The greatest sympathy is felt with the bereaved widow and family. THE FUNERAL. The funeral took place yesterday (Thursday) afternoon, the deceased gentleman's remains being interred at Treoe8. A large number of the general public of the town assembled outside the house to pay their last tribute of respect to one who was held in general esteem. A service was held ih the Congregational Chapel. The Rev David Evans, Burry Port, officiated here, as he did subsequently over the grave, in the regiettable absence, through illness, of the late pastor of the Congregational Church (Rev J. Gwilym Jones, Penarth). The mourners were :— COACH I. -Mrs Davies (widow), Mr A. V. Davies (son), Miss G. M. Davies (daughter), Mr T. Jenkins (brother-in-law), Mrs T. Jenkins (sister). COACH 2.—MissC. M. Davies, Miss M. A. Davies, Miss M. B. Davies (daughters); Mr S. O. Jenkins, Master F. A. Jenkins (nephews). COACH 3. -Mr John Evans (brother-in-law), Mrs John Evans (sister), Miss Lewis (niece), Mrs Shaw (sister-in-law), Miss F. M. Davies (daughter), COACH 4.—Mrs E. Lewis (sister), Mrs Morgan, Mr Oliver Jones (representative of Rev J. Gwilym Jones), Mr J. P. Jones. COACH 5.—Rev J. Williamson, M.A., Rev J. A. Jenkins, B.A. (Delegates Glamorgan and Car- marthen Congregational Association); Rev David Evans, Burry Port (Secretary Glamorgan and Carmarthen Association, and officiating minister), Dr. Egbert Williams. Then followed carriages containing the Com- mittee and Deacons of the English Congre- gational Church, who acted as bearers, and the Sunday School class of deceased.

BRIDGEND WESLEYAN SUNDAY SCHOOL. The annual winter's social tea-meeting in connec- tion -with, tm Sundiy School took plaee on Wednesday. The tea-tables were presided over by Mrs Bevan, Mrs Buckley, Mrs Brown, Mrs G. E. Davies, Mrs J. Lewis, Mrs Boulter, Mrs House, Mrs Dyer, Mrs Lotimer, Mrs Pickering, Miss Rowe. Miss Edith Williams, Miss Maud Rhys, and Miss Gwen Jenkins, ably assisted by several young ladies from the senior classes. During the interval the young people were delighted by a magic lantern entertainment, skilfully manipulated by Mr Savigar. In the evening a miscellaneous entertain- ment was held, presided over in a very able manner by Mr Bevan (G.W.R), when a very interesting programme was gone through; one and all ac- quitting themselves in thorough good style. The various singers were accompanied by the Misses Gertie and A. Williams. The Rev J. Mackintosh gave a stirring address, which was greatly ap- preciated by those present, and after the passing of a vote of thanks to the chairman, those friends who so kindly helped, and those who provided the funds, a most enjoyable evening was again brought to a pleasant close.

BALL AT NAS-H MANOR. On Tuesday evening, Mr and Mrs Devereux Carne, entertained the household and their friends at a dance at Nash Manor. The affair proved an unqualified success in every way. A bounteous supper was provided, and on the proposition of Mr J. Lane, Bridgend, the health of Mr and Mrs Carne was enthusiastically drunk. Dancing follow- ed the supper, the music being supplied by Mr R. L. Wilkins, Bridgend (violin), and Mr Ebenezer John (piano). A most enjoyable evening was spent, the dancers being evidently in their element.

SAD CASE OF DROWNING AT BRYNCOCH. A YOUNG GIRL FALLS INTO THE RIVER. Last Saturday afternoon the little village of Bryncoch was thrown into a state of consterna- tion when the sad intelligence became known that a little girl named Mary Hannah—or Bannah as her playmates called her-the daughter of Mr John Rees, of Morse-row, had been drowned in the river Ogmore. Mary Hannah, who was only 11 y eight years old, went down the riverside—in com- pany with Beatrice Jenkins, abeut the same age- to gather some firewood. It appears there was a plank across the river for the purpose of accom- modating the railway servants who were doing some repairing at this spot, and the two girls went to play on this plank with the result that both fell into the river. The deceased falling into the deepest part, lost herjjlife. The other little girl miraculously escaped by clutching to a stick. The inhabitants were soon alarmed by the little girl, and after a very careful search found the body at Aberkenfig, about a mile distant from the spot where the accident occurred. The body was conveyed to the Holly Bush Inn, where it was examined by Dr Jones and Sergeant Jones, who pronounced life to be extinct. The inquest was held on Monday by Mr Reece, coroner the Rev H. Lewis was foreman of the Jury who re- turned a verdict of "Accidental death." The funeral took place on Wednesday.

DISESTABLISHMENT AND THE WORKING MAN. CHURCH DEFENCE AT TONDU. On Tuesday evening a largely attended meeting was held at the Tondu Reading Room, when Mr R. E. Dell, organising secretary for Church Defence in the Diocese of Llandaff, delivered an address on the question Should working men support Dises- tablishment ?" Mr L. G. Jones presided. The lecturer at the outset said he would deal with his subject in a practical manner, and first of all define the meaniag of Establishment as being not the setting up of something now, but the making strong and stable by law of that which already existed. He took up Freeman's position that advocates of Disestablishment must show, in order to prove thpir case; that the Established Church was the cause of evils so great as not only to outweigh its adrautages, but to outweigh the evils which resulted from any great eliatlges. What did they try 4-Q rrt. --I- .1_ i ..i_ w jjtwe luuae WllU uiu not Deiong 10 tne Church had very real grievances. What were the grevances of the Nonconformists ? That the Regis- trar was obliged to attend at the marriage ceremony in the chapels, but that could be remedied without Disestablishment, by causing the Registrar to attend at the Church service, if he liked, as well as at the chapel. Then another of tho Nonconformist grievances was that the Bishops sat in the House of Lords, whereas the President of the Nonconformist bodies did not. That might be remedied either by abolishing the seats of the Bishops in the Houso of Lords, or by giving the Presidents of the Noncon- formist bodies a seat there. Some complained that the social position of the clergy was superior to that of Nonconformist ministers, but this was not due to Establishment, but to the fact that the clergy be- longed to a religious body which had the pres- tige of at least fifteen hundred in this country, whereas Nonconformists could not claim more than three hundred years at the most. The advantages of an Established Church were obvious. Every- body could claim as a right the services of the clergymen of the Established Church. The present system ensured the presence of a minister of religion in every parish, however poor it might be. Chapels were often moved from districts in large towns, where the residents were too poor to support ministers, to the suburbs where wealthier persons lived. This was true even in Wales, and in Swansea three or four Chapels had been moved from poorer districts, and rebuilt in the suburbs. There were in Wales and Monmouthshire 485 parishes out of 1081, in which there was no resident Noncon- formist minister. If the Church was disestablished. undoubtedly, for many years at any rate, it would not be able to maintain a resident cbrgyman in those districts which were too poor to maintain a minister on the voluntary principle, as was proved by the absence of Nonconformist ministers. But it was alleged that the tithes were National property, and that, therefore, it. was unfair that a section of the public should alone enjoy them. That was not the case. Tithes were charges on land originally given voluntarily, and had become compulsory because people had inherited property with the condition attached that tithes should be paid to the Church. When a man bought land, he did so knowing that it was charged with a certain amount of tithes, and gave a price after taking that fact into his con- sideration. ID was consequently unjust that he should refuse to fulfil an obligation to pay the tithe when demanded of him. The tendency of modern thought was to regard the possession of property as dependent upon the discharge of duties attached to it. This fact was so clearly appreciated by the bulk of the working men of the country, that they were growing more and more indifferent to the question of Disestablish. ment and Disendowment. They argued that the parson tried to do some good to as many as would accept his services, and that he certainly had a stronger claim to his property than the private owners of tithes who were not required to fulfil any obligation. For they should remember that in England and Wales one-fifth of the tithes were in the hands of persons other than the clergy, and this one-fifth was left alone by the Disendowment Bill. The tithes of one parish at least (Little Maplestead) belonged to a Nonconformist body. He appealed to them on the ground of justice and expediency to leave the Church alone and turn their thoughts to useful social legislation. Questions were invited, Mr Dell particularly wishing to know what grievances the Noncon- formist suffered from. One gentleman said that 30 years ago no one but a Churchman stood any chance of getting good employment in the works. Mr Dell replied that he was sorry such a state of things had existed, but Disestablishment and Disendowment wonld not have prevented them. On the contrary, it might embitter the relations between Churchmen and Nonconformists, and result in many fads and foolish acts. He was sorry to say that to his knowledge employers who did not happen to be Churchmen refused employ- ment on grounds other than unfitness. Another gentleman asked was not the Catholic Church older than the Established Church ? Mr Dell replied that to him the Established Church was the true National branch of the Catholic Church. He supposed his questioner meant the Roman Catholic Church. H regarded the acknowledgment of the supremacy of the Bishops of Rome as an error which the Church had rectified. The position of the Church as it I was at present was that of the Ancient Church of was at present was that of the Ancient Church of the land. It was the true Catholic Church That which was called the Roman Catholic Church had persisted in the error of acknowledg- ing the supremacy of Rome, and was consequently a scismatic body in this country. A committee, with Mr Gwynne Jones as secretary, was appointed to diffuse information in the neighbourhood of Tondu, and a most enjoyable meeting concluded by the passing of a vote of thanks to the lecturer. This was pro- posed by Mr Richards, chairman of the Radical Association, and seconded and supported by Mr Williams and Mr Evan Matthews, prominent Liberals. A vote of thanks to Mr L. G. Jones, the chair- man, proposed hy the Rev W. Lewis. Vicar of St Brides Minor, seconded by the Rev D. Davies, Vicar of Newcastle, terminated the proceedings.

COWBRIDGE TOWN COUNCIL. A meeting of thfStanding Committee of the Council, was held ( the 17th inst. In the absence of the Mayor, AIdman Lewis Jenkins presided, and there were alf present :-Alderman Tilley, Councillors T. Joh W. Yorwerth, W. L. Jenkins, and J. W. Hall, wi the Town Clerk, the Borough Surveyor and the trough Treasurer. THE MEDAL OFFICER'S SALARY. The Council considered the question of the Medical Offer's salary for the ensuing year, which was referd back from the last Council meeting, and oithe proposition of Alderman Tilley, seconded y Councillor Jenkins, it was unanimously decfed to adhere to the original re- commendation aso the salary being CIO a year. Dr. Sheperd hacl)plied for an increase of salary. on the understanng that it would be refunded by the County Crncil, but it was found that this could not be donwithout an entirely fresh ar- rangement beingnade, and the post being ad- vertised. BAD WATER. Alderman Till(elicited from the Medical Officer of Health, that ti water of the White Well, and the Malthouse Yd Well, was unfit for drinking purposes, and thereupon proposed that the Borough Survey be instructed to obtain and affix to the pumpf each well printed notices, that the water wiunfit for drinking purposes. Councillor Hall conded, and the proposition was carried witho dissent. rE REPORTS. The Town Clerlead a letter from the Clerk to the County Counc; recommending that the re- ports of the Mechl dfficer should be printed. The further consiration of the question was de- ferred. rINE FEVER. A letter was re from the Clerk of the County Council suggestii, in view of the prevalence of swine fever in e county, that the Sanitary Inspector of the Trough be instructed to inspect the pigstyes in hilistrict, and see that the animals were not kept inich a condition as to conduce to disease. It was resolv to instruct the Inspector in accordance withhe suggestions of the County Council. FINANCE. It was resolved) advertise in the Financial News and offers forhe loans required. Cheques amounting to £ 3.3 5 were drawn and signed. 0

THE RE-UION OF THE ENGLISH AND RMISH CHURCHES. Y Ap. MORGAN]. His Eminenc Cardinal Vaughan says with reference to the,-union of Christendom, that the movement has bi stronger than the rankest Pro- testantism, strour than the Bishops, stronger than the lawyers andle legislature, and the movement continues and eads, lodging itself in Anglican homes and convts, in Schools, Churches, and even Cathedrals, ant:t is rapidly covering the country. The doctrines ctbe Catholic Church which had been rejected aicondemned as blasphemous super- stitions and invtions, have been re-examined and taken back one one, until the thirty-nine articles of the Church (England and Wales are banished and buried as rule of faith. The real presence, the Sacrifice ofte Mass, offered for the living and the dead-sonicnes even in Latin—not unfrequent reservation of:he Sacrament, regular auricular confession, extme unction, purgatory, prayers for the dead, devons to our Lady, to her immaculate conception, thtse of her rosary, and the invocation of Satnts, are ctrines taught and accepted with a growing desirmd relish for them In the Church of England. Ccraating the Churches of the English Establishment: sixty or seventy years ago-closed from week fcito week end, no daily service, no festivals andaints' days kept, the Communion Service read tae or four times a year, everything dry, cold, Rnormal-with the present Churches, which are oft. distinguishable only with extreme difficulty fro those belonging to the Church of Rome. Aga: there are within the pale of the Church of Emnd as it is now, celibate clergy, the institution c Monks and Nuns under vows, nenitential- ercises. candles, lnm-na ;n""M -J -rOJ, .-ó::I'J.LI\.IVJ I crucifixes, fang, images of the Blessed Virgin, the cross, cassoc, cottas, Roman collars, berettas copes, dalinas, vestments, mitres, crosiers, and an elaborate di:ay of the whole ceremonial of the Catholic Policial, all this speaks of a change and a movemenbwards the Church of Rome Has there ever b( seen a more marvellous change, and this withinilf a century. "I know (says his Eminence) tt it has been called a Masquerade, and St. Jera speaks of the devil as the Simla IJei. the Ape of od, so clever is he in counterfeiting the works 1 ordinances of God. If Satan be apeing God this case, he is outwitting himself, for the gradl submission by an ever increasing number of licans, and the growing appreciation of Catholic ttrines and devout practises will be in greater sues yet. But a re-uuion can only be accepted bye absolute submission of the Church of Englando the Church of Rome. Now this account of tredotalisin in the Church of England is moarnfultrue, and some may say, Well, -what if it is, whyhould not English and Welsh people become Cattfcs, for look at the good which they do, and tl works of mercy and charity they perform. <1 of course people have a perfect right to do as 1y like in all matters pertaining to religion, t^lieve what they like and to worship as they lilt' There are an immense number of true-beartepriests and disciples in the Rumish Church try, to do as much good in the world as they can. )w mark my difference with Rome and priestcraft on the ground of their principles, and mischief a(ng therefrom. That is the bringing into bonds of men and women who ousrht to bA free to useleir God -given faculties in the search after knoWge of divine things, aud in the dis- charge of <r political, social, and domestic duties, Herein liekd danger first of all to the individual. He loses tjbower both of reason and conscience in surrenderithis mind to the priest to regulate his beliefs anda most secret thoughts, and to dictate to him ev4 detail of his life and duty. In the next placeriestcraft intrudes itself into the sacred precints "lome, interferes between husband and wife, para, and children, and the confessional creates mod passion. The next mischief is the one inflicted b5riesteraft upon the State and Nation, and in theverybody is concerned The Roman Catholic fots have so greatly interfered in the representin and consequent legislation as to have brought ogovernment into serious dilemmas, aud to have alst paralysed legislation altogether, they have 8ysttAtically sent representatives to the House of Commo to defend and uphold the interests of the Churcia against the State, and to harass and impede alCabinet that was in power. They are within a .'r's breadth of making and unmaking Cabinets their own sweet will, and when that success is .nhed, our constitution will be imperilled and we wtl once more be placed under the heel of the Pope qome. ow countrymen, wake up in time to dira the consequences of Disestablishing the Chun 0f England. Let those weak-kneed clergymefiho are guilty of spreading treasonable and dislq principles, beware. The Cardinal scoffs at tn. They are in a dilemma surely.

ENTBTAINMENT AT GARTH. A veryUCcessful entertainment in connection wito the nd of Hope, was held in the Ebenezer Chapel ("h bar3 lately been re-built), on Tuesday evening 1. The chair was occupied by the respected.istor, the Rev Walters, who showed great taet carrying out the duties alloted to him. The 8ij3Olaud reciting of the children of the Band of Hope (wed that great care is bestowed upon them. Ite Miss Evans, who recited so well in both langges, has undoubtedly a bright future before ho-and with care and proper tuition will make a ark as an elocutionist. If properly trained taught the children in our Bands of Hopes, oChurchea and Chapels, will flourish. A most enjtble meeting was brought to a close by singiug ular hymn Melus, Moes Eto." i

MARRIAGE OF COUNCILLOR BEVAN, NEATH. There was great rejoicing at Neath on Thursday, the occasion being the marriage of Councillor E. Evans Bevan, of Neath, to Miss C. Thomas, of Greenfield Villas, Neath, daughter of the late Dr Richard Thomas, of Llanelly. The bells of the Parish Church rang out merry peals. The nuptials were solemnized at the ancient Parish Church of Neath, and the officiating clergy were the Venerable Archdeacon Griffiths and the Rev. Thomas Thomas, vicar of Glascwm, Radnorshire (uncle of the bride). There was a large congregation of spectators, who evidenly hoped that true happiness would bless the pair now embarking* upon life's changeful sea together. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr J. Thomas, and the bridesmaids were Miss Margaret and Miss Annie Thomas (sisters of the bride) and Miss Jessie Rees, of Cadoxton. Mr Herbert Monger attended the bridegroom as best man. The bride was attired in a brown travelling costume trimmed with fur and old rose silk, and the bridesmaids wore electric blue dresses trimmed with fur and velvet, their toilettes being completed with elegant picture hats. The wedding breakfast was laid at the residence of the bride's mother. A wed- ding cake of most exquisite design, supplied by Messrs Buzzard and Co., of Oxford-street, London, won much admiration. The happy pair left by the afternoon express for London to spend their honey- moon. The numerous workmen employed by Mr Bevan w(!re, with their wives and families, feasted in a most bounteous manner, and had uninterruped enjoyment throughout the day. The wedded pair were the recipients of a wonderful array of presents, of which we append a list:— Bridegroom to Bride, pearl and diamond pendant; household linen, Mrs Richard -Thomas cheque, Mrs Richard Thomas; four silver salt cellars, Mrs Thomas, Court Herbert silver photograph frame, Mrs Kirkhouse pair of bronzes, Mr and the Misses Rees, Cadoxton tea cloth, Miss Bessie Thomas, Llanelly; cake basket in china and silver, Mrs Jones, Rockfield; silver breakfast dish, Mr ami Mrs D. J. Rhys afternoon tea cloth, Miss Thomas, Rockfield; silver sweetmeat baskets, Mr and Mrs Pendrill Charles bread fork, the Misses Evans, Eaglesbush Cottage cut glass and silver claret jug, Mrs and the Misses Reynolds cake basket, Mr and Mrs Carter cake basket, Mr and Mrs W. H. David; cut glass silver mounted scent bottbs, Mrs Arthur Green silver ink stand, Mr Davies, Caewen: cut glass silver mounted scent bottle, Miss Davies, Caewem ivory and gauge hand painted fan, Mr and Mrs Green, Fairyland hot water jug, Mrs Thomas, Gelly; royal Worcester vases, Mrs Monger; cabinet, Miss Jeanett Thomas, Glyn Neath royal Worcester dessert service, Mrs Henry Thomas, Hampstead clock and ornaments, Mr and Mrs Aylwyn; silver sugar basin and tongs, Mrs Ken- way silver mounted flower vase, Mr Ivor Kenway; handkerchief satchet, Miss Jones, Tyn-yr-heol Dresden c'aina vase, Mrs Copley fish servers, Mr and Mrs Jarvis cruet stand, Miss E. Edwards; serviette rings, Rev. and Mrs Lewis Jones, Cadox- ton fruit dish, Miss Jones, Westernmoor pipe, Mr Phillips; toast rack, Mr Harry G. Thomas, South-terrace marmalade spoons, Miss A. Thomas, South-terrace biscuit box, Miss E. Thomas, South- terrace fruit knives and forks, Mrs Glyn Thomas, Llangunnech four fruit spoons and sugar sifter, Mr and Mrs B. Thomas, Llangunnech marble and gilt ink stand, Mr and Mrs Walter Whittington; entree dishes, Mr and Mrs H. S. Sutton; sugar basin and sifter, Mrs Nicholas Thomas egg steamer, Mr J. B. G. Price royal Worcester tea service, Mr and Mrs Andrew Ingram, Swansea; sugar, cream, and cake stand, Dr and Mrs Lewis silver tea spoons and sugar tongs, Mr R. J. Thomas; Longfellow's poems, Miss Annie Thomas Russian leather hand- kerchief box, Miss Elcock, Glyn Neath; sugar tongs, Mrs Griffiths, Rectory; lady's companion, Mrs Dyer, Swansea silver and glass marmalade stand and spoon, a well-wisher; clock, Mr Buckland leather work cigar box, Mr Dyer, Swansea silver epergne, Mr and Mrs Dyer, Swansea silver and glass sardine box, Miss Bevan Thomas pair of candelabra, Miss Bowen; Malacca walking gtisir, Mr Jeffreys; cigar box (miniature coal track) Mr Edwards silver butter shell and knife, Mr and Mrq Rosser, The Laurels dressing bag, Rev. T. and Mrs Thomas, Glasewin; oil painting, Miss Winifred Roberts, Swansea; royal Worcester vases, Miss Hetty Roberts, Swansea; bible and prayer book, Mr C. Thresher tray and tea cloth D'oyleys. Miss Williams, Rugby House; china vases, Mr J. H. and Mr T. L. Thomas, Hampstead; toilet set, the Misses Thomas, Hampstead; horse shoe card and cribbage box, Mr Isaac Morgan Hood's poems, Rev. J. L. Thomas, Glyn Neath Farrar's Life of Christ, Rev. D. A. Jones cheese stand, Mrs Edwards, Blaenllainty cake stand, Miss Williams, Cefn Iaaf Tennyson's works, Mr Edwin Evans; fish carvers, Mr Williams; four silver salt cellars, servants at Cadoxton-place silver ink stand, members of Seven Sisters School Board and teaching staff hand bag and purse, Mrs Richard Thomas; silver egg stand, Mr L. C. Thomas French bronzes, Mr J. Thomas, Llangunnech; French bronze, Mr T. Thomas, Llangunnech Doulton hot water jug, Mr and Mrs H. P. Charles; breakfast cruet, Mr Heywood; carriage whip, Mr F. A. Deer; silver fruit spoons, Mr Sam Taylor, Swan- sea; hand painted table, Miss Jessie Rees; hand r. painted plaques, Miss lorrie and Miss Ethel Rees; pair of vases, Mrs J. E. Rees afternoon tea cloth, Miss Fear; scent bottles, Mrs Jenkins, Baglan preserve spoons, Rev. H. 0. t,avies butter cooler, Rev. D. Owen, Glais silver match box, Masters C. and G' Gibson; toast rack, Mrs Matthews; tea service, Mrs Lloyd pair of bronzes, Messrs W. Thomas and Co., Aberavon tea cosy, Miss C. Williams; set of carvers, Mr J. D. Llewellyn; biscuit box, Mr Jeffreys entree dish, Mr W. Davies, Llwyndery; set of carvers, Mr Claude Stephenson; hunting whip, Mr J. G. Davies; entree dishes, Mr and Mrs Kempthorne; silver salver, Messrs B. Hill and Co. and Mr Sparkeg; antique jug, Mr D. Richards wicker newspaper rack, Mr H. Branfill; antique jugs, Mr and Mrs Lloyd cruet stand, Miss Ann Morgan silver salt cellars, Miss K. and Miss J. Davies; cup and saucer, a friend Tennyson's poems, Miss M. Thomas silver tea spoons, Mr Richard Theinas canary in cage, Mrs Bright; serviette rings, Miss M. Thomas; ink. stand, Mr Evan Thomas; silver salver, Mr and Miss Thomas; afternoon tea set and tray, Mr and Mrs John Hill; gilded horse shoes, Mr James Phillips' works; Oliver Wendell Homes and Dewar, Mrs William Jenkins; silver fruit dishes, Mr R. G. Davies; silver egg stand, Mr C. Davies; silver candelebra, Mr and Mrs Ritson pincushion, Mr Newton tea cosy, a well-wisher; Dresden china candelebra, Mr and Mrs J. M. Glasbrook, Swansea fruit spoons, nut crackers, and grape scissors, Rev. and Mrs Marsden, Tonna silver fruit dishes, Miss Bevan and A. Bevan, Cadoxton-place serviette rings, Mrs Harris fretwork, Mr Tench; picture, Mr Richards; cup and saucer, Mrs Jenkins tobacco jar, Mr J. W. Price; bottles of scent, Mr C Hutchings; hamper of fruit, Mr Parsons, Guernsey. On Tuesday evening Mr Bevan was presented with a complete silver tea and coffee service, an address, and a clock and vases by his employes. A report of the interesting proceedings is unavoidably held over.

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WATCHMAN'S NOTES. HELPERS. I hasten to thank those kind persons (some of whom are unknown to me personally), who have during the paat few weeks, and from various parts of the district, sent me word that they will, if approved of, give me from time to time infor- mation in regard to grievances and abuses which come under their own notice. It will afforl me the liveliest satisfaction to receive such com- munications and to give them my best attention. One circumstance I deeply regret, and that is that the peculiarity of my position prevents me from replying to those friends excepting in my column, The friendly shake of the hand, and hearty word of sympathy and encouragement, are alike denied me. I am glad of the proffered help, as although some people have doubts on the subject, I am only an ordinary man with one pair of ears and one pair of eyes. As to the latter, in the words of the immortal Weller. "If they was a pair o' patent double million magnifyin' gas microscopes of bextra po<ver, p'raps 1 might be able to see through a flight of stairs, and a deal door but bein' only eyes, you see, my wision's limited." In other words, there are many things which some would say I ought to see and ought to comment upon which I do not see, and consequently do not comment upon. My address is Watchman," Glamorgan Gazette, Neath. As lettors have to be forwarded to me, and there is usually an interval of a day and a half between the time of their despatch and their coming into my hands, the necessity of sending me communications as early in the week as possible is obvious. THE MEDICAL OFFICERSHIP. The reading public have been pelted (so to speak) by letters in the Cardiff papers on the subject of the resignation of the Medical Officer of Health. Quite a commotion has been caused I should think. The case has been thoroughly threshed out in the newspapers, and after it all the great mass of the ratepayers are perfectly indifferent to the subject. They say It's all right, don't disturb yourselves, we shall have another medical officer, and if we don't, we are all right, so long as Jenkins and W.B. are hovering around." O! it is hard to move an inert mass of humanity. If the letter writers I have alluded to fail to arouse the public, how can jl I ever hope to do so. All the same I shall try. LL.VNTWIT-ROAD, The condition of Llantwit Ctmetery has often been referred to in my column, but so far I have been a voice crying in the Wilderness. Neglected as the burying-place is, it is sbill a spot to which the heart turns, as to many of us it is the place of keeping of our beloved dead. A complaint has reached me in regard to the condition of the road leading from town to Llantwit. In times of heavy rain this ro;id at the lowest level is flooded, and soilooded as to be impassable. Further, the flooding is due to the fact that the culvert provided is too small to carry away the storm water. I have indicated the mischief. I have pointed out the cause, and now I will prescribe the remedy. Make a bigger culvert? The Borough Surveyor should look after this, and 1 hope this reminder will prove sufficient. CHANGE WANTED. A gentleman from a neighbouring town says he thinks we have at Neath an admirable railway station (G.W.R.), that is, speaking generally. He also praises our open space in front of the station, whilst he marvels at the perpetuation of the foul puddle on ODe side. "But," he adds—unhappily there is a but-" but the comfort and convenience of travellers is overlooked in certain respects." He then went on to say that he was recently a Sunday traveller, and having about an hour to wait he found the absence of fire in the booking hall, a source of great discomfort. But his astonishment was un- bounded when applying for tickets, and tendering a half-sovereign, he was told that he could not be furnished with change. As my readers know, when the booking clerk says he cannot, he usually means it, and there is an end of it. Expostulation is of little avail under such circumstances. The gentle- man referred to had to obtain the required smaller money, thus suffering considerable trouble and anxiety. I remember once being at a small station on a local branch railway in readiness for the last train. I tendered a coin of greater value than was required to pay for my ticket, and was told I could not have change. Further, I was informed that a notice that no change was given was put up in the waiting room. I asked to see the notice, and I recall how the available staff of the station, with ever so many powerful railway lamps, and my optics assisting, failed to find amongst the smoke- begrimed notices the particular one alleged to be there. How much more reasonable it would be for the railway management to provide fair and proper accommodation for the public (to whom the railway company owe everything) in the matter of change. 0

THE BRIDGEND "RICHMOND" BUILDING SOCIETY, An appropriation meeting was held on Monday evening, the 21st inst., at the Town-hall Chambers, at which Mr W. McGaul, chairman of the society, presided. r A Mr o. fntchard (Bridgend) and Mr Rhys Treharne (Pencoed) were appointed scrutineers, and Mr Wm. Abbott (a non member) was elected the ballot drawer. Denoting No. 146 was first drawn, under which Mr Herbert Woodward became entitled to an advance of X50, he holding one share uuder that number. The next ballot resulted in No. 326 being drawn, and Mr Thomas Davies, of Penprisk, became entitled to an advance of .£100, he holding two shares under that number. (This member only joined on the previous Saturday, but having paid four weeks in advance, he became entitled to participate in the ballot, with the result that his number was drawn). A third ballot was then taken, and No. 169 was drawn, under which Master W. B. Griffiths, son of Mr E. Griffiths, draper, Caroline-street, became entitled to an advance of 1200, he holding four shares under that number. No. 324 (eight shares) was next drawn, but this member not being clear on the books the ballot was void. The fifth ballot resulted in No. 90 being drawn, under which Miss Beatrice Thomas, daughter of Mr Thomas Thomas, saddler, Caroline-street; became entitled to an advance of ttoo, she holding two shares under that number. The whole of these advances are free from interest under the society's rules, and are repayable at the rate of 10s per month for each £100 advanced. We are pleased to find that this useful 9ociety is making such steady progress, there being now 326 denoting numbers issued, covering 875 shares.

NEW BANK AT BRITONFERRY. The Metropolitan Bank of England and Wales opened a new branch at Villiers Street, Britonferry, on Monday. Villiers Street is the most important thoroughfare of the town, and the new premises have been admirably designed to meet the demands of the business they are intended to serve. Up till Monday last the Metropolitan Bank had no branch at Britonferry. The new bank (which has an elegant front) was built by Mr Walter F. Rees, of Neath, from plans prepared by Messrs Lambert and Bees, Architects.

ENTERTAINMENT AT THE BRIDGEND WORKHOUSE. On Friday, the 18th inst., the inmates of the YV orkhouse were provided by the visiting ladies- with a splendid tea. Thin bread and butter which was at a discoun'- supplemented currant and seed cake, which supplied ah lib, while- the tea must have be- wonderful brewing tOj have exactly suited all, ^ch was verv apparent judging by the run on tho ter urns. 'The dining- hall was crowded, ever more so than for the Christmas dinner, but tho^e in the wards who could not come, were carefully and kindly looked1 after and provided for by Mrs Turbervill, Miss Franklen, Mrs Randall, Miss Warlow, and the- Rev T. D. Bevan, vicar of Ewenny; while Mrs Herdman, Mrs San key, and Miss Kate Perry were almost unduly taxed for a time in the dining hall. After tea the hall was quickly transformed and arranged for a magic lantern entertainment,. which was so arranged as to be very instructive and highly amusing. On this occasion too Mrs Randall presented the old women with a very handsome clock, which will for a very long time mark her election as guardian for Coity Lower.

SHORTHAND CLASS, MAESTEG. We have much pleasure in announcing the success of three of Mr W, D. Thomas' pupils at the recent examination in shorthand reading and writing, held at Gwalia House, Garnlwyd. The certificates were granted by Sir Isaac Pitman, Bath. There are three or more night classes now open at Maesteg to teach shorthand, the teachers* being all working men (like Mr Thomas), therefore, they are only able to devote a smalt portion of their time to this highly praiseworthy task. The existence of these scattered classes supply a long-felt want, which should be supplied over by the new Board Schools, and a few small prizes might be offered annually for the best and quickest shorthand writer, -.vhich would, doubtless. Com 8 6 number of y°u"g men to compete.—

NEW ORGAN FOR NANTYMOEL Messrs Thompson and Shackell, through their energetic local manager, Mr F. W. Laurence, have just supplied Hope Mission Chapel, Price- town, Nantymoel, with a handsome harmonium, by the celebrated firm of Alexandre Per6 et Fils, Paris. Iho case is of solid oak, and the har- monium has 158tops with knee and foot swell. lhese instruments have been awarded gold medals- at Pans and Vienna exhibitions, and are con- sidered to be the finest" harmoniums built. That, they are appreciated in this district is shown by the fact that Mr Laurence has sold no less than eight instruments, built by the same firm, and ranging- in pI ice from 60 to 150 guineas, during the last months.