The Glamorgan Gazette

NEATH RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. A QUESTION OF SALARY. A meeting of the above-named Council was held on Wednesday in last week, the Chairman (Mr A. S. Gardnet) presiding. The following also were present :-jMessrs J. Edwards Vaughan, C. S. Price, J. B. G. Price, J. H. Moore, George Smith, David Powell, S. B. Davies, Lewis Howell, Meredith Davies, W. B. Trick, Isaac Evans, Wm. Daniel, William Howell, David Vaughan, John Jones, John Davies, William Jones, B. A. Griffiths, David Williams, J. H. R. Ritson, Edward Davies, Howel Richards, E. E. Bevan. Mr J. H. Moore moved that Dr T. P. Whitting- ton be re-appointed at the same salary as hereto- fore (£250). Mr William Jones seconded. Mr C. S. Price, in supporting the motion, said Dr. Whittington had a large district to cover, and being a gentleman of large experience he dis- charged his duties with the greatest efficiency. Mr William Howell said he was quite in accord with those who had spoken as to the special abilities of Dr. Whittington, and he quite agreed that it was better to have one such official rather than have the duties performed by an officer in every district. He regarded the salary as exces- sive. When he saw that the salaries to the officials of the Council amounted to £500 a year, he felt that it was time that there should be some retrenchment. He moved that Dr. Whittington be re-appointed at a salary of 9150. Mr LI. D. Howell seconded. Mr B. A. Griffiths said that no one could ques. tion that Dr. Whittington was a good man, but he was overpaid. Without a doubt a good man could be got who would devote the whole of his time to the work for JESOO a year. Mr Meredith Davies suggested that the matter be referred to a committee which should report. The Chairman We must deal with the matter to-day, or else be without a medical officer. Mr J. Edwards Vaughan suggested a via media, and the Council agreeing to a salary of £200. Mr William Howell declined to accept a com- promise. Mr W. B. Trick said that when epidemics were raging Dr. Whittington had to perform very disagreeable and dangerous duties, and thoPje should be taken into consideration. Mr Edward Davies asked Mr William JUowell to agree to the JE200 proposal, but < igain the last named declined. On the votes being taken. there was a majority of three for paying .£250 5 preference to £ 150. Mr J. H. Moore tr en moved as a substantive motion that the sg'.|«ry be JE250. Mr William. Jones, in seconding, said that Dr. Whittington with his. 20 years' experience of the I duties, could not fairly be compared with younger I men of no experience. Mr Isaac Evans moved that the salary be f.200, to include all extras. Mr Edward Davies seconded. The voting resulted in 17 for payment of £200, and 8 for payment of E250. Dr. Whittington was called in and informed of the decision of the Council. The Surveyor was directed to confer with Mr Bevan in reference to the water supply at Seven Sisters. Dr. Whittington made vigorous complaints of the condition of certain bouses, belonging to Mr Edmund Law, at Neath Abbey. It was a disgrace that, whilst others were proceeded against, Mr Law was allowed to go. The County Medical Officer had seen the houses, and he, too, said that their condition was disgraceful. The Clerk said that proceedings had been taken, and Mr Law was allowed a month (to expire on the following Friday) to do the necessary repairs. Mr S. B. Davies: We ought to make Mr Law live in one of these houses for a month. Mr W. Howell I think it is our duty to back, up our Medical Officer. It was decided to call the attention of Mr Joseph Teague to the necessity of preventing cows from drinking polluted pond water near his house on the Cimla. It was resolved to expend £ 15 upon improving the water supply of Tonna. After discussion it was agreed that it was un- necessary to engage a clerk of works for the con- struction of the Cilfrew Water Works, as the Surveyor could attend to the duties. It was stated that there were 42 applicants for the appointment of water rate collector and fitter for Skewen, and by a majority it was agreed to refer these applications to a committee, who shall submit three names to the Council for the final selection. Tenders were received from the following for the construction of works of water supply for Blaen- gwrach and Cwmgwrach :—Messrs Batchelor and Snowdon, Messrs Dixon Bros,, Messrs Chaplin and Co., and Mr William Jones, Neath. It was agreed to accept what proves to be the lowest tender on working out the quantities. Tenders for scavenging streets, lighting &c., in the various districts were accepted. Mr S. B. Davies gave notice that he would move at the next meeting that a return be made of the salaries paid to the various officials of the Council.

BRIDGENI URBAN DISTRICT Ce UNCIL. —————*————— Y. THE VACANC AT THE AMUSING PROCEEDINGS DRILL HALL. Bridgend have It is not often that the people of g's amusement the opportunity of having an evenin but this was in the Drill Hall free of charge, -ening, when undoubtedly the case on Monda. w ho prefaced a meeting, convened by the crieLp* Brother his remarks with the expressly Drill Hall. electors," was held at the Volun, was to gather The primary object of the meeting town for the together the working-men of tho taKe the place purpose of selecting a candidate t vacant by the on the District Council renderedw. Owen, who regretted decease of Councillor T.cil as a labour had been returned to the Coun was the time representative. Half-past sever,nt of the pro- announced for the commencenuere only present ceedings, but at that time there "uded two repre- seven people, and this seven inclnall boys, who, sentatives of the Press and three ^3 time went on, like the poor, are ever with us. ,<} electors of the however, the free and enlightentirtly before eight district began to turn up, and sle to make a com- j o'clock it was deemed advisabi. The fOl'yrQ of mancement with the proceeding, several well-known working-men were seen ascending the platform, and thereupon loud cheers were raised from the back of the hall. This seemed to wake the people up a bit, and even- tually the diminutive but well known form of Mr Michael Davies was seen to take up a position im- mediately behind the chair which was presumably to be filled by the Chairman. As matters turned out, Mr Michael Davies was destined for that im- portant post, and he, therefore, assumed the seat of honour, and was immediately surrounded by working-men in the persons of Messrs George James, T. Jenkins, W. Perkins, T. Brown, C. Corbett, G. Moore, Rhys Jenkins, and Ben Thomas. After the loud cheers which greeted the appearance of these champions of labour had subsided, the Chairman made himself heard, and his first words were to the effect that he requested all those who were non-electors should retire to the back of the Hall. The mandate was loyally obeyed, with the result that the front benches were left almost empty. Thie: drew from the Chairman a pathetic appeal to the working men electors to come to the front. It was their meeting, he said, and they ought to show enough interest in it to como to the front and show themselves. This appeal was not without effect, and ended in a procession to the front. The Chairman then expressed his intense sur- prise that he should have been asked to take the chair at that meeting, Mr McGaul putting in a sonorous -,bear, hear." This drew from the Chairman the rejoinder that he quite expected that Mr McGaul would have been the Chairman. Proceeding, the Chairman said many people had asked him whether he was going to stand as a candidate himself, but he had roplied in the negative, as he considered that as the late member was a working man's candidate, his seat should now be filled by a similar representative (cheers). Mr Bill Perkins then got on his feet and said that the duty which devolved upon him was a sad one, inasmuch as it was to move a vote of condo- lence with the family of their late representative. The resolution was as follows:—" That this meeting of working men expresses its deep regret at the sad and sudden death of our late labour representative on the District Council, Mr Owen, and desires to convey to Mrs Owen and family its sincere sympathy with them in their sad bereave* ment." Mr C. Corbett seconded, and expressed sorrow at the occasion for, such a resolution.. The late Mr Owen was a member of the Socit: Ý to which he himself belonged, and he bad the greatest sympathy with the widow and I- -nily. The vote was unanimously passed, the whole audience rising and uncoveri -9. Mr Tom Brown was entrusted with the next resolution which was,the effect "That this meeting being called to select a labour candidate to represent us on tl-.e District Council, pledges itself to abide by the decision of this meeting and to use every legitimate means in its power to secure the triumphant "return of the selected candidate." At this point Mr D. Humphreys rose and ex- pressed tile desire to be enlightened as to whether the me eting was going to pledge itself to support a « labourer" candidate. Without being vouchsafed an answer, Mr G. Moore hriefiy seconded the resolution. The irrepressible D. Humphries was not to be denied however and again rose in his place, and delivered himself as foUows:-Ii Gentlemen all, we are come here for to represent a labouring candidate (cries of Chair," "No" and laughter). "I beg your pardon" said Davie, "our late supporter was a labouring candidate." At this juncture the Chairman intervened and said Davie, you must please pay attention to me and don't discuss the matter with the people in the hall." Thus adjured, Davie had another attempt and succeeded in getting out the following" Now we have got artisans here who wants to say they are labourers, but they are not (laughter). Excuse me gentlemen all, we wants a labour candidate, and if we dont't get it, we must put one as we can have." The Chairman expressed the earnest hope that the meeting understood the proposition of the last speaker, because he was bound to confess he did not do so. Perhaps Davie would be able to make him- self more distinctly understood later on. The Chairman then appealed to the audience to say any- thing now if they„ had anything to say. The audience however seemed to prefer that silence which is stated to be golden, and the Chairman thereupon expressed his intense gratification at there being such unanimity, which was a great deal more in evidence on that occasion than was generally the case at the meetings of the Council. After a brief pauselto give an opportunity of speaking, the Chairman put the resolution to the meeting, and on a show of hands he declared it was carried, with only four dissentients. The next business was the selection of a candidate to represent the Labour party, and then the fun began. The Chairman announced that he had placed before him a list of names for submission to the meeting, but it was open for anyone in the room to propose any other candidate, provided he was a bona fide labour candidate. The list was then read as follows:—U. Uorbett, plumber; Ueerge James, fitter; George Moore, mason; Thomas Brown, carpenter; Thomas Jenkins, mason; Rhys Jenkins, carpenter; Ben Thomas, carpenter. The Chairman then asked if there was any gentleman in the room who desired to nominate a candidate. This brought up our old friend Mr D. Humphreys, who begged to be allowed to propose Mr William Francis, Coity Road, as a candidate. Mr Jenkins seconded this. Whereupon Mr Tom Brown, evidently thinking that he was the chairman, rose on the platform and stated We cannot accept that name." The Chairman then had the floor, and said after the resolution they bad just passed, it would not be be fair to out before the meeting any name of a person who was not a working man (cheers). None in the room had more respect for Mr Francis than he had. but Mr Francis was no more a working man than he (the Chairman) was. So far as that meeting was concerned, he ruled that none but working men were eligible to be nominated. Mr Jenkins thereupon proposed Mr Sutcliffe, but the Chairman said he was afraid the same objection would apply as in the case of Mr Francis. Mr Jenkins did not like this, and rose to remark that there was on the platform a gentlemen whose name had been read out as a possible candidate who was precisely in the same position as Mr Francis and Mr Sutcliffe. He referred to Mr T. Jenkins. The Chairman then said he quite agreed with th; last speaker. A hurried conference then took place on the platform with the result that the Chairman announced that Mr T. Jenkins said he "built for himself". (A voice "Send him down".) After further conversation carried on from the body of the hall between the Chairman and Mr Wintle Rhys, the Chairman announced that it was not his intention to submit the name of Mr T. Jenkins to the meeting. Mr McGaul then sent a bombshell into the ranks of the candidates by suggesting that each of them should favour the house with a ten minutes speech. The look of dismay on the faces of the platform occupants had barely had time to spread round before the Chairman came to the rescue and said he was afraid the candidates would not gratify Mr McGaul. He did not think any one of them could stand ten minutes speaking (laughter.) In fact he did not think that either of the candidates came prepared to make a speech at all. Some- body in the Hall shouted out Let's have an ex- pression of opinion from each candidate". This brought up by Mr Davy Humphreys again, who evidently having the register at his fingers ends said. Dont listen to him Mr Chairman, he has not got a vote". Mr Wintle Rhys was the next speaker to engage the attention of the audience, and he averred that ,here was a difference of opinion among the candi- dates themselves with regard to the definition of a å member. One of the candidates told him laboui iy that the labour member was to be an un- distincfti .bourer who was to represent unskilled skilled :ld if that was the case he thought there labour, ai 0f the candidates who could by no means were a lot 've8 unskilled. call themsei-qan, who evidently held a brief for the The ChairL was only fair to tell them that the detence, said it meeting and the candidates tdm- conveners of the accustomed to pub^c business, selves had not been t ne about tve busine88 in a and had therefore not go afrp these sentiments businesslike way. He was someboJy without the might have been uttered b, sanction of the other Candida m. ^eired a little mforma- L«W1S Edw/rdf?then \at guarantee they had tion. He wanted to know wh wd nQt become that any one of the candidal^ master men within twelve c the ho e that Mr McGaul thereupon exp. p they would. f opinion that if the The Chairman however was if opinion that if the man, when the time candidate did become a master t the order of the came for re-election he would chuck. Sri] that enough time It being evidently eonM,^ aQ lppeil h»d been wasted, the Chaor/1( oomiMtioo8 Th„ the meeting to proceed w> ,nJ foUowil,g appeal was not withoul fa8bi<m._ were thereupon nomin^ T Br0WDi Hears Georjre James « Jent.M C. Corbett, Bea Thornd C( cam0 Davy Humphreys, trne this was with the nomination of Mr^ chainn„. Mt Bffl promptly deohned by ith Perkins was then propo -iir -p declined the honour, stating modesty, Mr Perking J „ r.. and proper person, and that he that he was not a fit 1 ad down in favour of some better would rather sta au ,r 0 ge Jones, mason, was then pro- man. Mr Ge^'e i.j. i f too, was afflicted with an attack of modest 'fld evidently rlid not wist to fig111-0 tbe bli'* as a representative of the people. m e Chairman announced that he had six names* expressed the hope tliftt whatever result they came to that evening as to the selection of a candi- date they would abide by it, and poll for the man who had secured the majority at that meeting. At this point Mr George James, senior, thinking that matters were getting a bit tame, caused a diversion by wanting to know who had appointed the Chairman. No one in the meeting had pro- posed and seconded him, and therefore he should like to propose that Mr William Howe should take the chair. As might have Been expected, this proposition was received with loud laughter, and the Chairman announced his intention of sticking to the chair. It was then decided that the voice of the meeting should be taken by ballot. Mr Wintle Rhys then made another appeal to the Chairman to use his influence in persuading the candidates to give a brief expression of their views before the voting proceeded. Again did that awful look of anguish steal across the faces of the noble six, but the Chairman was inexorable and called upon Mr George James to open the ball. Mr James delivered himself in this wise-" I thank you very kindly if I am elected, and I will do all I can in favour of the work- ing men, that is to keep up their interests, and at the same time those of the ratepayers. Seeing that we have got a chance as fellow labourers with late Bro. Owen who has gone by, and that he went in as a labour candidate, I think we have a voice in the matter." The Chairman said the speech of the last speaker was what he called short and sweet, and then proceeded to call on Mr George Moore to address the assembled multitude. Mr Moore prefaced his remarks with the statement that he had already said sufficient about the labour question at a previous and memorable meeting held in that hall on a Saturday night. Fifty-four hours a week and the Union rate of wages was the labour question in a nutshell, a nut, however, which Mr Moore did not seem inclined to attempt to crack. If he was returned to the Council, he should not care for anyone there, but speak his mind and see that the working-man or anyone else was not dealt with unjustly. There had been a great deal of patting the working-man on the back, said George, and calling him Mister, instead of plain Tom, Dick, or Harry. Mr D. Humphreys who would nob be suppressed, did not like the tone of the proceedings at all, and sharply called on Mr Moore to give him his views. Questions having been invited, Mr Logan enquired of Mr Moore whether he would pledge himself to a 54 hours week, and Mr Moore replied that he would certainly do so, and to anything else that would be for the benefit of the working- man. Mr Sefton then took a flight into Imperial politics, and asked Mr Moore whether he was in favour of an Eight Hours Bill for the working-men of Great Britain. This question was presumably a little too deep for the candidate addressed, as he reolied that he could not give an answer to it off Hand. (A Voice: "Don't answer, George, send to Joey Chamberlain.") In reply to further questions, Mr Moore stated that he was opposed to sub contracting. Mr Corbett was the next candidate to undergo the ordeal, and he prefaced his speech by the remark that he should have liked to have seen better men coming forward than himself. The working men of Bridgend were very backward in coming forward. At this point the genial Corbett got a bit mixed, and said if they elected him to sit on the County Council (laughter) he would do his utmost to serve the best interests of the working-classes to the utmost of his ability. He was in favour of alrecreation ground (cheers) and a sewerage scheme (cheers), and he was in favour of the Union rate of wages and no sub-contracts (loud cheers). Mr Tom Brown struck out on a line all his own. He considered that he had two claims on the seat, first because he was a Bridgend boy born and bred, and in the secend place because he was a working-man and no sub-contractor. He was not a man of words, but a man of action (loud cheers), and if they returned him to the Council he would do his best to further the interests of the working- classes. He would also see that the rates would not be put on the working-man and leave the owners out (cheers) and he would see that they had a fair share of wages. Mr Ben Thomas addressed himself entirely to the question of sub-contracting, and said every man should be for his trade, and that a mason should not be employed to do carpenter's work, or a carpenter be employed to do mason's work. In his opening remarks Mr Thomas addressed the audience as Ladies and Gentlemen," whereupon Mr George James asked whether the speaker had not made a mistake in so addressing the meeting, as there were no ladies present. This was however promptly knocked on the head, as it was seen that there was one solitary lady present, and Ben retired triumphant. Mr Bill Perkins next figured as a questioner, and addressing all the three of the candidates asked whether they were in favour of allotments (cheers). Many of them in the town had not enough garden to sow half a dozen onions in, and he thought as the Council had now the rights to secure allotments they should do so. Mr Ben Thomas said he was greatly in favour of allotments, and was also in favour of every working man having a bit of garden. Mr Corbett and Mr Brown said "ditto" through the medium of the Chairman. Mr Rhys Jenkins was the last candidate who addressed the meeting, and he paid a high tribute to the eloquence ot his brother candidates who had preceded him. He was a trades' unionist, and therefore could not do less than uphold labour principles. If elected he would do his best to follow in the footsteps of their late representative. Amidst tremendous excitement ballot papers were then distributed, Mr MoGaul and Mr R. C. Griffiths being appointed scrutineers. Some of the voters did not seem to be particularly anxious is to how many papers they filled up, and in 3everal places it was seen that one intelligent slector was handing in more than one paper. The result of the first ballot was declared as follows :—Corbett, 25, James, Moore, and Brown 24 each, Thomas, 8, Jenkins, 7. The Chairman then declared that a second ballot would be necessary for the first four names. Papers were again handed round, and as several electors questioned the validity of the voting, and expressed the opinion that it was not going on in a fair way, the Chairman made a pathetic appeal to the honesty of his hearers not to fill up more than one paper 01 to vote more than once. At this period Mr W. Sutcliffe, who appeared behind a laige clay pipe, appealed to the Chairman to use his iifluence in stopping the smoking which was going on in the hall to a very considerable extent. This saly of wit having raised the laugh it intended, tie papers were handed in for the second time, and t e result was stated to be as follows :— Corbett, 40 James, 30; Brown, 29; Moore, 23. An ardet snpporter of Mr Moore urged that gentleman 0 see that the counting was all right, and that '3 was not being cheated; and on a recount beig made it was ascertained that the votes recorded fc Mr Moore were 28 and not 23. This, however, tt1 not alter the result, and a fresh and final ballotvas ordered, the two names left in being Corbett an James. Matters \ow began to get a bit more exciting, and bettin was freely indulged in, evens being laid on Corbett Breathless silence greeted the Chair- man as heose to declare the final result, which was stated to e as follows :Corbett, 78 James, 37. The anmncement of the figures was received with tremendoi cheering, and after this had subsided, the Chaiian expressed the hope that the men would abb by the decision of that meeting, and in the eveniot a contest that they would loyally support ti candidate whom they had by a large majority osen that evening. A vote I thanks to the Chairman, proposed by Mr McG 1 and seconded by Mr Corbett, brought to a close meeting which will ever be memorable as the m< amusing ever held in the annals of local elections.The opinion at. the back of the hall, expressecn terms more vigorous than polite, was that the rdict of the meeting would not be accepted, as it wasated that there must have been a great number working men who were not present, or who. at y rate, did not vote. If there is to be a contest i/ill be seen how much reliance can be placed iiie verdict of such a meeting as that held on Monc.

A NUIt'S BREACH OF PROMISE ACTION. In thlueeu's Bench Division, London, before Mr. Jute Grantham and a common jury, Misa arolineldred, a nurse at the Abbey Asylum, VVoodfoigued Mr. Frederick William Redwood, a pawnher's assistant, relliding in Hackney Road, to recoviainages for an alleged breach of promise of marrh. Defendant admitted the promise, but 5lead edit it was rescinded by mutual consent.— Mr. Cri appeared for the plaintiff, while Mr. Lewis ma8 represented the defendant. Mr. Crispe, I opening the case for the plaintiff, said in 8 his client was introduced to the defen- dant bjr brother, and they subsequently became lovers, iter some time the defendant gave a pledge » he would marry the plaintiff; but he never nnnea it, tuougn ne knew a good deal about dges, beiug a pawnbroker's asHistant (laught Defendant appeared to have treated the plaiutifery kindly for a time; but he ceuld not make u.s mind as to when he should marry her. He gaver presents, including a ring, chain, and åll umla, and wrote letters of an affection- ate nui. A little difference arose between the pat, the defendant complaining that the Plaintiias not warm enough, but it was made up nt a picgiven by a Mrs. Buss, at Barnet. In Juno lalaintiff heard that defendant was about to maruother lady, and then she commenced the iprosetition.-The plaintiff was called, and bore out thoeniug statement of counsel. She said she wa years of age when sho was introdooed to the udant in 1888. A little difference a betweeem after the engagement, but it made und defendant continued to write her in affiuate terms. She had never re- leased i defendant from his promise. — Cross-eined by Mr. Thomai;She became en- gaged tfendant in September 1891. Her brother kept alio house, which the defendant used to visit. Tiily 1892, defendant was taken ill, and at that 1 she was a nurse at Oolney Hatch Asy- lum. -ng the time he was ill she did not go to see him, one night she went to the theatre with somebo se. About six weeks after his recovery ishe saiiu at her brother's house. He had writtenitter to her, saying that if she did not come to him she could not care much for him. Since t she had seen him, and he had kissed her, bihey had not been out for a walk togetheShe had not seen him, except when he came in brother's house to obtain refreshment. She did write to defendant again until June, 1894, ftvys before his marriage. Her brother suggesttiat she should bring the action.—Mr. Justioe tham You had taken it for granted that thole thing was off F-Plaintiff raede no answer. Justice Grantham: I have heard that silence consent (laughter).-Mrs. Jeaaie Buss, a frie|)f the plaintiff, stated that after August^2, plaintiff and defendant visited at her ) at New Barnet. They kissed in a very aiflate manner when they met at the gate. Afterwatey sat on the conoh, and defendant put his arm d her, remarking that he waa pleased they hada it up again.—In oross-examination, witness she waa not certain as to the date of the visitr house. It waa after plaintiff and defendat( made up their difference.—-By Mr. Justice j^ham —Some time afterwards she heard 1^e engagement had been broken off again.- illdred, plaintiff's sister-in-law, waa called, rild not remember the date of the visit to Newt. Sinoe September, 1892, defendant had in<after the plaintiff, and expressed a hope tl^iras well (laughter.)—Mr. Crispe said that w. case for the plaizitiff.-The jury at onee iuti that they were of opinion that the promise sen mutually resoindea, and found a verdiot t defendant.—-Judgmsnt aocordinglv.

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BRIDGEND AND COWBRIDGE BOARD OF GUARDIANS. STANDING ORDERS. At the usual weekly meeting on Saturday, there were present :-Rev F. W. Edmondes (chairman), Mr T. L. Roberts (vice-chairman), Mrs Parry, Col. Turbervill, Revs H. Eynon Lewis, W. W. Richards, S. H. F. Nicholl, S. Jackson, T. Howells, Messrs J. I. D. Nicholl, H. O. Irvine, W. Hopkin, Evan Williams, Griffith Edwards, W. Howells (Wick), W. Howell (Pencoed), W, Pennant, T. C. Jones, D. P. Thomas, D. H. Price, W. Jones, James Jones, R. Williams, E. David, E. Thomas, J. Thomas, Edward John, Edward Morgan, C. Phillips, J. Lewis, J. G. Loveluck, W. B. Loveluck, Edward Lewis, J. Rees, W. Griffiths, Howel Williams, and W. Street. STANDING ORDERS. Mr J. H. Thomas had given notice of motion to the effect that a Committee be appointed to prepare Standing Orders for the conduct of business. Mr J. H. Thomas was not present, and Mr Pennant said he had received a letter from Air Thomas asking him to propose the motion, and suggesting that the first meeting of the Com- mittee be held on March 25th, and that it consist of the chairman, two vice-chairmen, Messrs W. Howell (Pencoed), D. Spencer, Griffith Edwards, W. Howell (Wick), and J. H. Thomas. Mr Pennant remarked that he did not think the motion needed saying much for it. Such a large body as they really required Standing Orders, which would be a guidance to all of them. They would not then so often trouble the chairman on points of order. All important public bodies had such Standing Orders. The Committee, he thought was very representative-including as it did tue official element, members of the Rural Council, a co^optative guardian and a guardian whom they had the honour of calling sometimes a converted guardian (laughter). He drew attention to the model set which was prepared by the draughtsman of the recent Act, some of which no doubt they could adopt- Rev T. Howells seconded the motion. The Chairman remarked that be did not think Mr Thomas and Mr Pennant were aware of the fact that there were already certain regulations for the conduct of business of Boards of Guardians under the general consolidated order of the 24th July, 1847, and it was, more or less, according to the regulations contained in that order that the business of the Board had always been conducted. With regard to the model set mentioned by Mr Pennant, was it for Boards of Guardians, or for District Councils. Mr Pennant: For Boards of Guardians. The Chairman The Board of Guardians is an old body with less to do now than it used to have and so the standing orders seem to be a little needless. They had however the same kind, though not the same amount, of work to do now as they had in years past, and he failed to see where there was such difference in the constitution on the business of the Board as called for alterations in respect to the regulations. Mr J. I. D. Nicholl agreed with the chairman, and thought the guardians got on very well now without Standing Orders. They had Standing Orders on the District Council, but they did not get on well-they generally broke some of them (laughter). They drew up a great list, but he did not think they kept any of them (laughter). He moved a direct negative. The Clerk said he was doubtful whether the regulations in the consolidated order held good now. It was the regulations that formerly applied to Urban District Councils that now applied to Board of Guardians, whereby the quorum was altered, and the first suggestion there was that the Board of Guardians should make Standing Orders for the conduct of business. Of course the Board might adopt those which were in that order. Mr Nicholl: I don't think what we have heard effects my motion. Mr Pennant's motion was then put and carried. COTTAGE HOMES. A letter was read from the Cardiff Union, stating that it would be very desirable to allow the children in the Cottage Homes to play in the day-room, when the weather did not permit of their going outdoors.—The matter was referred to the Cottage Homes Committee. THE ASYLUM. The Rev David Davies sent a written report as to a visit he had paid to the Asylum, the two other members of the Committee (Messrs D. P. Thomas and T. C. Jones) having been unable to attend. He saw the patients sent from the Bridgend Union at Parcgwyllt and Angelton, all of whom spoke well of the treatment they received. EXPENDITURE. The expenditure on relief during the week was reported to be £ 93 Is 4d, as against JE87 6s 5d during the corresponding week of last year. NURSE QUESTION. The House Committee reported that they had appointed a Sub-committee, consisting of Mr Edmund Lewis, Mrs Parry, Mrs Randall, Rev S. Nicholl, and Mr T. L. Roberts, to consider the work of the staff of the house in order to make any re-arrangement necessary for assisting the nurse in her duties, the report to be presented to the House Committee before it was submitted to the Board.

COITY HIGHER SCHOOL BOARD. The monthly meeting of the Board was held on Tuesday evening last at the hon. clerk's officef when there were present;—Mr P. J. Thomas (chairman), Mr W. McGaul (vice-chairman), Mr W. M. Richards, Mr William David, and Mr W. Cooke (hon. clerk). It was reported there was a balance in the reasurer's hands of £ 29 18s. The drawing examination had been fixed to be held on Monday the 18th inst., but through failing to get a conveyance, Col. Glassey, the inspector, was unable to attend, and the examination is put off to some future date. The Master reported that the receipts in con- nection with the entertainment recently given, amounted to over Z5, and he handed the net amount to the board. This will be expended in providing prizes for the scholars. It was reported that an advice had been received, stating that the annual inspection would be held on Friday, the 3rd day of May, and would be con- ducted by L. T. Munro, Esq., Her Majesty's In- spector of schools. The Hon. Clerk was directed to write to the overseers, and request them to pay in the out. standing balance of precept.

BRIDGEND CEMETERY CHARGES. TO THE EDR SIK,-I observe a letter c oiplaint in youir issue of the 15th inst., under t Ntbove -heading, and I take the earliest oppocturii stating that Mr Alexander Mark purchased the freehold of a grave for his little daughter, and it was this pur- chase that involved the additional expense other- wise the inclusive fee for the grave apace and interment would have been 10s and not j61 18s 6d. I may add Mr Mark stated to my clerk at the time that he was surprised at the small sum which was being charged him for the freehold of the grave space, and that it was far less than he had paid elsewhere. I think it will be found that the fees payable at the cemetery compare very favourably with those in other districts. Shortly they are as follows For the burial in a grave in respect of which no exclusive right of burial has been granted—(1) Of the body of a still-born child, os (2) Of the body of a person not exceeding 12 years of age, 10s; (3) Of the body of a person exceeding 12 years of age, 13s. These sums are inclusive and cover the grave digger's fee as well as the grave space. I am, etc., T. J. HUGHES, Clerk Bridgend Urban District Council. Bridgend, 16th March, 1895. ) TO THE EDITOR. Sin.-Would you oblige me by inserting the fol- lowing as regarding Fair Charge's letter of last week. I knew nothing about the letter until I saw it in the paper, and I think it is the height of im- pertinence on the part of Fair Charge" to use my name in the manner he did.—I am, &c., ALEXANDER MARK. 12, Australian-terrace, Bridgend.

THE KENFIG HILL DISPUTE. REJOINDER TO "FAIRPLAY." TO THE EDITOR. SIR,-Previously to last week I thought the word fairplay always, without exception, meant equal an unbiassed justice to each of two antago- nistic parties, but after perusing the elusory article in last week's Gazette, signed Fairplay," I came to the conclusion that it really means a more than equal share of justice to the party after our own heart. It is evident even to the uninitiated that the party Fairplay loves best is the one in which Mrs Jones is the shining light and centre of attraction, as her party receives a super-abundance of the only form of fairplay known to its supercilious exponent. Fairplay takes an extremely narrow view of life-no doubt his own little world possesses sufficient interest for him, so that he does not trouble how the rest of the world wags-for he thinks a man's nationality reflects prejudicially on his intellectual capacity, and also on his character. "Fear nor favour," according to "Fairplay," is emphatically Irish, and also bad grammar, bub I respectfully take leave to add it is also a noble sentiment, which, if more of our countrymen acted up to, both in high and low stations in life, would materially change the aspect of affairs so that ib being emphatically Irish reflects the greatest credit on their national character than otherwise. Fairplay has not heard, or at any rate he does not appreciate the words of the philosopher, who, when asked to what nationality he belonged, answered that he was a "citizen of the world. This doctrine does not coincide with Fairplay's prejudiced and ignorant sentiments, for with him, if a man is an Irishman, it is synonomous with saying he is a person of low character. The Irish can boast of having bred men who would be orna- ments to any country, many being now alive. It betokens a very small intellect, this ultra-partiality to a particular country, so that Fairplay" logically comes under the category in which he boldly and rudely places "Observer," in his education being limited. It is a set of men like "Fairplay who persist in keeping the Govern- ment of the Irish nation in the hands of an alien clique, who have well-nigh ruined the country by their mismanagement, and have well earned the sobriquet of "Jaws of Death," instead of granting them their reasonable demand to have Home Rule. Is "Fairplay" a member of the Society of Friends?--for his one-sided communication bristles with terms in vogue amongst the Quakers, such as thou thy know not" etc. etc. He is very conversant with the diseases afflicting that un- fortunate class of human beings commonly located in lunatic asylums, indeed, so well informed is he on this head, that the only deduction I can make is that he has for a long while been an inmate of one of those useful institutions. I will go further in my deductions, and say what was the nature of the hallucination under which he laboured, which was he believed himself te be a crab. I can pene- trate even further into his inner history, and say how he came to labour under such a comical belief when a youth he was passionately fond of reading what high-class journalists call penny trash," in fact he for ever had his nose in Comic Cuts, The Joker, etc. etc., and one day he came across a little yarn anent some little crabs strolling in the company of their pater, who sin- cerely grieved over the drunken gait of his off- spring. This little parable stuck so fast in Fairplay's mind that he was for ever thinking of it, and his vivid imaginaaion at last.made him believe that he was the 14 palernal crab." He was at once taken, as I said before, to the big house," where he soon made the acquaintance of another halfpenny book reader, who laboured under the delusion that he was a KinL-, and an attachment so strong sprung up between them that now when Fairplay writes to a paper he cannot help dragging himself in the guise of a crah and his quondam friend the "King" into the story. Hoping he will consult a dictionary to ascertain the true meaning of word- before again assuming a no))i-de-plui)ie,-I am, &c., ANOTHER FAIRPLAY.

TO THE EDITOR. SIR,-The only inferer,c, the public can draw from Mrs Jopes' silence riiat she is unable 00 defend her case therefore, h'J must be regarded as a lady who believes in > licy of fight one day, and a policy of flight tho next. However, she considers it chivalrous i:) differ a professional cynic from Neath to reply Oil her behalf. Without in the least degree wishing to enter into the green pastures of the doctrine, I think that this gentleman's assistance is calculated to do her more harm than good, consequ '.tly she may very well exclaim, "Save me irom my friends." As "Fairplay" has not put ids name to his letter, I certainly am not going 1.0 enter into a contro- versy with him, and moreover, I think it would not be at all creditable for me to enter into a controversy with a gentlt-tri who, like the carrion crow, makes it his busine< > 10 go from one heap of comfort to another, turning it over with his claws to see what nasty things a underneath to expire and to awallow.-I am, &;I- J. WILLIAMS. Kenfig Hill, 18th March. 1895. [Further correspondence ou this matter will be found in page 8.]