The Glamorgan Gazette

JL or MATCH AT NEATH A successful ploughing match was held on a field at Glannant Farm on Saturday last. Sixteen teams competed. Favoured with lovely weather, a large number of persons witnessed the compe. titions. Amongst those present were the Rev D. Lewis, M.A., rural dean, Colonel Young, and Mr Jenkins, Tyla-Morris. The following were the judgesPloughing, Mr W. Thomas, Eglwys- mynydd Mr D. Evans, Rock Farm. Cowbridge Mr T. Rees, Garth Farm, Morriston; Mr H. Monte, Cefn Farm, Llansamlet. Horses, Mr Rees Thomas, The Hall; and Councillor W. B. Trick. Hedging and Ditching, Mr T. S. Colvile, and Mr D. Thomas, Cefndon Farm. Mr T. H. David, Angel Hotel, discharged the duties of hon. sec. in a thoroughly satisfactory manner. In the evening a company numbering 50 sat down to an excellent dinner at the Full Moon Hotel, provided by Host David Morgan. On the removal of the cloth Councillor W. B. Trick was voted to the chair, and an enjoyable list of toasts, speeches, and songs was gone through. The following was the PRIZE LIST: Champion Class (open to all comers): 1st, John Tucker, Morriston; 2nd, Daniel Williams, Rtoll ddu, Birchgrove; 3rd, Wm. Lewis, Gellybwch 4th, J. Phillips, Brynna. First Class: 1st, J. Williams, Glanwern, Llan- samlet; 2nd, J. Jones, Mill Farm, Pyle 3rd, W. Morris, Wernddu 4th, W. Davis, Gellymarch. Second Class 1st, John Pullin, Brynna 2nd, W., Rees, Erwagitha; 3rd, T. Stephens, Glannant. Swing Class: 1st, John Morgan, Glannant; 2nd, Wm. Gwilym, Hawdref Farm: 3rd. J. Williams, Glyn Clydach. Best team of horses (suitable for agricultural purposes) 1st, Mrs Gwynn, Dyffryn 2nd, J. H. Rowland, Glyn Clydach; 3rd T. Jones, Pyle. For the best in and out (open to all classes): 1st, J. Tucker, Morriston 2nd W. Lewis, Gelly- bwch. Hedging and Ditching: let, Evan Jones, Neath 2nd, Howel Fabian, Maudlam 3rd, Rice Jones, Birchgrove.

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.IHRWG RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. A meeting of the above-named Council was held on Thursday week, when the following members were present—Mr J. G. Morris (chairman), Mr W. H. Plummer (vice-chairman), Messrs Daniel Evans, David Richards, Isaac Davies, Edward Plummer, E. L. Plummer, and Wm Lewis. SCAVENGING TENDERS. The tender of Mr Daniel Davies of jE48 for the scavenging of Glyncorrwg (12 months) and Cymmer (six months) was accepted. The Chairman moved that steps tie taken by the Clerk for the adoption of the Burials Act. Mr W. H. Plummer seconded, and it was carried. The Chairman in pursuance of motion moved that the Free Library Act be adopted, and that a com- mittee deal with the question of the cost of main. tenance, and its division amongst the separate districts of Cymmer, Glyncorrwg, and Abergwynfi. Mr Wm Lewis seconded, and it was carried. A committee was also appointed to deal vrith the naming of the streets and numbering of the houses at Cymmer and Glyncorrwg. Arising out of the Surveyor's report was an order that he should attend to the fencing around the now culvert at Glyncorrwg. RETAINING WALL. With reference to the retaining wall of Cymmer railway bridge, the Clerk was directed to write to the Rhondda and Swansea Bay Railway Co., that unless the work required be done within 14 days, he was to take out a summons against them. PUBLIC LIGHTING. The Clerk was directed to write to the Gas Co., stating that unless they would extend the mains where the Council require, steps would be taken to annul the existing contract, and to substitute gas oil lighting. INFECTIOUS DISEASES. On the motion of Mr Edward Plummer, seconded by Mr Isaac Davies, it was resolved to adopt the Infectious Diseases Notification Act, the schedule to include measles. On the motion of Mr Edward Plummer, seconded by Mr Isaac Davies, it was resolved to adopt the Local Government Board bye-laws, with such modifications as might be suggested by the Chairman and Vice-chairman. COUNCIL CHAMBER. On the motion of Mr Isaac Davies, seconded by Mr E. L. Plummer, it was reselved that the Surveyor should prepare plans of a Council Room to be erected. -ape a jarred at appointed three had, apparently, ..Q never been tried since suggested that the fire J be left to the police. It was > call the attention of the Com- r. It was suggested to write to i Swansea Bay Railway Company they should take the necessary steps In of a station at Sandfields, as nded. Clerk said that Mr Foley, market 9 indebted to the Corporation to the He being thus in arrear, Mrs w, was written to, and she on be- Torgan, Foley's bondsman, replied for £ 20, and declining further ? Jones said that Foley had dis- a most unsatisfactory manner, 'ar with the stall-holders. He to resign. ested that he should have 'd find another bondsman. thought that there should 'ter the slaughter house, he market: He was in ppointed to clean the xd that Mr Foley office in the event S20. further decided u, that, a suostituie Saturday next. j a general district rate oE uext six months, this being 2d co for the previous half year.

'ATION TO MR H. LL. DA VIES, BLAENGARW. In view of t he fact that Mr Davies, cashier at the Ocean Colliery, Blaengarw, was under peremptory II. edical order to proceed to South Africa, the it lhabitants of Blaengarw took the opportunity ol showing their practical recognition of his many se rvices to the place by presenting him on Friday evening last, with an address and a cheque of £ 75. As the wish of the recipient, no public meeting was held, the presentation being made at one of the Committee Rooms of the Work men's Hall. Dr G. Evat is was unanimously voted to the chair. The ac dress was presented by Mr John Manuel, the ol dest workman at the Ocean Colliery, and the chequ 3 by Mr D. Mathews, Manager, both of whom s ooke in a very feeling manner, and gave excellent idvice as to the future. Speeches reg retting Mr Davies's departure and kind wishes foi a pleasant voyage and a speedy recovery to hea 'th were made by the Chairman Dri, J. L. Thomas, Messrs E. Griffiths, (Cashier Inter- national Colliel 'y,) T. Hargest, (Schoolmaster,) J. Davies, (Postm ister,) D. Robertson, (Pembroke House,) T. Leii (is, D. C., Pontycymmer, T. D. Bevan, Blaengfi f w Hotel, D. Griffiths, D, Morgan, G. Richards, T. Williams, D. Davies, D. B. Davies, employ as at the Ocean Colliery. The Presiden tof the testimonial committee was the Rev J. H. Jenkins, Curate, (who was unavoidably ab pit through professional duties) the Secretary A > D. P. Jones, Abernanb House, and the Treasu J \r Mr E. Griffiths, Clytha Villa. Mr and Mrs )avies intend leaving for Cape Town on the 30t inst, by the Castle Line Steamer, th,e Ruthven. r 1 Wrth ymi ael, Mr Davies, A'ch oy trillion heddyw'n llu, Iaith ein < ,lou sy'n eich canlyn- Gwenar r Nef a fo o'ch tu; Tra'n moi *eithio, a chartrefi Yn yr A tfric, estron wlad; Ac os llw) dwch, nac anghonwch Bro eicl an, a'ch mam, a thad. Colled fan uyw colli ieohyd, Colled f 7 nag aur y byd; Er eich ha fryd, mi oooithiwn- Eto'ch ) ielld yn lion eich gwrid; 'N hardd a tiriol, fel y rhosyn, Hir bo'c gyda 'chteulubach Ac y canw ryw ddiwrnod— Diolch! tod i eto'n iach. Arwydd bl i, a theimlad calon, Am fawi verth eioh buchedd bur: Ydyw'r Dy eb, daliwch eto, Cymeria. |la a ddeil fel dur; Boed y wei ii yn ymorphwys, Heb fod hwi'n achos braw; Fel bo'r for nith yn ble8erus, Nos cyrhi idyd Porthladd draw. ( 1 g. T. WILLIAMS (Tawenfryn). March 15th, 18 i. • ir ÎI

ORGAN RJ 3ITAL AT NEATH. On Tuesday evening the second of a series of organ recitals was given < he Gwyn Hall organ by Mr A. J. Silver, F.C.O. late assistant organist of St. George's Chapel ROYl WIndsor Castle). The programme was a very OUl 1, and contained a varied selection of piece D| ^vhich were well rendered. Mozart's gra^ yanta8itt in F Minor, with Fugue; the Fune^ March and' Hymn of Seraphs, by Guilmant; XiOinraen's eve." popular Storm" were given in ff and fltyle The«« votte" and Air Du Dauphin" were very light and jtretty. Mendelssohn's Symphoni was given with pleasing effect. Mrs H. Ludford 8 sweet voice was heard to great advantage in Genevieve." by Stephen Adams. This being fncored, her second song do Ashore" was also 111 >ell received. Mr Frank Joshua sang "The Yeo!msu's Wedding Song" alld "The Lost Chord," the latter being redetnanled. Oonaidering the 8tat.e o f the weather the audience was a very good one, an' i included Mrs Gwyn, Ae membera of the Dyffryn f u also the Mayor »d several members of the C ritiont to whom we re mainly indebted for thes h musicai treats. iie argumf.,i- oIJ- gut or wrong accordingly, a great gulf between the assumption with on Observer starts and the sequences of the arguments which he makes to follow thus there is a double source of failure on his part. The assumption being cub off from the argument,and the argument beini4 based on error, the sequence cannot be made good. I expected If Observer" would have been more discreet. He is uncharitable, and misconstrues human motives terribly. Imaginary evils soon become real ones by in- dulging his reflections on them, as he who in a melancholy fancy sees something like a face on the wall or wainscot can by two or three touches with a lead pencil make it look visible, and agreeing with what he fancied. Observer is now hopelessly beneath the surging billows of public indignation. His officials ought to give him more work to do, and teach him to mind his own business, and not co interiors in the affairs of other people. The people of Pyle are quite capable of taking care of and defending them- selves, though Observer is too coxcombical to fancy they can do without him. Oh what a dreary, weary, monotonous life is the life of a bachelor. Is it too much to ask the young ladies or Pyle to pay him a visit occasionally to nurse his drooping head ? that is, if they think he has a head worth nursing. A bare mind will never become great and noble, and where there is no foundation of good it seems to me useless to attempt improvement. We intend forming a cricket club this summer, and, if "Observer" feels disposed, we will accept him as a member, to see if it will have the efiect of toning him down a bit, and I dare say, by a little practice we will be able to beat Ireland. Kenifig Hill. FAIRPLAY. [The letter of "Another Fairplay" arrived too late for insertion last week. We think it is quite time an end was put to this literary warfare over so trivial a matter, and the correspondence on this subject must now cease. -ED. G. <?.]

SUDDEN DEATH AT PORTHCAWL. Mrs Green, on old lady living near the docks on the Esplanade, Porthcawl, was found dead in bed at her residence on Thursday morning. The neigh- bours became alarmed at the nonappearance of the old lady, and on the police forcing an entry into the house, it was found that Mrs Green was lifeless and cold. Dr Alexander, who was called in, stated that life had been extinct for some hours. County Coroner Cuthbertson held an inquest on Friday, when it was stated that a bottle found be- side the body contained nothing more harmful than Owbridges Lung Tonic. Dr Alexander made a post mortem examination and stated that death was due to heart desease. A verdict in accordance with the medical evidence was returned.

TONDU RELIEF FUND. We have received from Mr J. Boyd Harvey the following list of subscriptions, which we readily give publication to:— « J £ a d Colonel J. T. North 10 0 0 Per Mr J. Boyd Harvey and Mr Robinson 16 14 8 Mr James Brogden 1 0 0 Mr R. C. Aubrey 1 10 0 Workmen at Wyndham Colliery, per Mr Rees 32 2 6 Workmen at Tynewydd Colliery, per Mr Onions 6 7 0; Workmen at No. 9 Colliery, Maesteg Deep and Maesteg Coke Ovens, per Mr Twist 10 7 9 Mechanics and Furnacemen Tondu Works 14 19 9 Workmen at Park Slip 1 10 0 Gross receipts from conecrt given by the Tynewydd Male Voice Party, per Mr > Lewis 4 6 6 Mr Charles Thompson 0 10 0 Mr F. Nicholls, bread. 0 4 6 Mr H. Thomas, ditto 0 4 6 Mr S. Chappell, ditto 0 4 6 Mr E. Davies, ditto 0 4 6 Mr D. H. Lloyd, Bridgend 0 5 6 Mr Enoch Rees, Bridgend 0 5 6 iaõ07"2] Mr Boyd Harvey and Mr Robinson wish to express their appreciation of the generous conduct of the workmen at Wyndham, No. 9 Tynewydd and Maesteg Deep Collieries for the manner in which they have assisted their fellows, and for their hand. some subscription. Mre Robinson, who, assisted by Mrs Harrison, has kindly undertaken the making and distribution of the food, has already meted out upwards of 6,000 meals. In addition to this 22 tons of coal have been distributed, together with some clothing, during the severe frost. The relief is still going on, and there is a balance in hand of about 130. At the present rate of relief this will be sufficient to last for about three weeks longer, when a detailed statement of the receipts and expenditure will be published in the Glamorgan Gazette.

VOLUNTEER INTELLIGENCE. 2ND V.B. THE WELSH REGIMENT. BRIDGEND DETACHMENT ORDERS. I.-Drills for next week will be as under, viz Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, squad and recruit drills in the Drill Hall, at 8 p.m., with rifles. 2.—N C. officers and bugler for duty next week as under—Colour-sergt. G. Rees, Sergt. T. Williams, Corporal H. James, and Bugler G. Stradling. Next for duty Color-sergt. H. D. Jones, Sergeant W. Giles, Corporal W. J. Rees, and Bugler M. Bevan. 3.—A shooting club committee meeting will be held in the Drill Hall at 7 o'clock p.m. to-morrow (Saturday) to consider a challenge received for a shooting match. Band practico to-night (rnday; at ci.<i0, and Monday at 7.30 sharp. (Signed) D. R. DAVID, Major, Commanding Detachment. 22nd March, 1895. MARGAM DETACHMENT. A shooting practice will be held every week at Margam and Kenfig alternately. Tuesdays at Margam, Saturdays at Kenfig, the first practice to take place at Margam on Tuesday, April 2nd, the second at Kenfig on Saturday, April 13th. (Signed) EDWARD KNOX, Captain, Commanding Detachment.

MARGAM PLOUGHING MATCH. A SUCCESSFUL EVENT. The fourth annual ploughing match in con. nection with the Margam and District Club, came off yesterday (Thursday) week, in a field kindly lent by Messrs Jenkins, Pyle Farm. The event, which is always looked forward to with keen in- terest by devotees of the fine art of furrow^making, was to have come off on January 31st, but owing to the frost, postponement was found necessary. This deferment had a deteriorating effect on the number of entries, for, whereas there were originally 23 entries, the actual number that com- peted on Thursday had dwindled to 14. But if the competitors were numerically small, the quality of the ploughing reached a very high standard-indeed, it is a long time since such uni. formly excellent ploughing has been seen in the district, and in more than one instance, the judges experienced the greatest difficulty in deciding their awards. The weather unfortunately was by no means favourable, a continual downpour of drizzling rain rendering things very uncomfortable in the field. Nevertheless, a good number of spectators put in an appearance during the day, and were enabled to witness some capital achieve- ments. The judges, who ga ve general satisfaction were-for ploughing-Mr John Williams, Home Farm, Mertbyrmawr; Mr David Jones, St Mellonss; and Mr Evan Lewis, Cwrt-y-Bettws; for hedging and ditching—Mr Griffith Edwards, Llwyniwrch and Mr Griffith Thomas, West Farm, Nottage horses-Mr Rees Thomas, The Hall, Pyle and Mr Rees Price (farm bailiff to Mr A. JP. Vivian, Taibach). There were 11 competitors for the hedging and ditching, eight competitors turning up. The secretarial duties were once more assiduously attended to by Mr Theodore Thomas, Crown Inn, Kenfig Hill. Mr Richard Jenkins (Kenfig Hill), acted as treasurer whilst Mr Murray (Old Park, Margam), was chairman of committee; and Mr Matthew David (Butchers Arms, Kenfig Hill), vice-chairman. The stewards were class 1—Mr Matthew David, Kenfig Hill and Mr William Thomas (Fur Cottage, Kenfig Hill); class II—Mr Samuel David, Aberbaiden and Mr William Jenkins (Pentre Farm); class III-Mr Tom Rees (Three Horse Shoes, Cefn) and Mr William Llewellyn (Tynyrheol Farm, Mar- gam hedging and ditching stewards :-William Rees (Three Horse Shoes, Cefn); and Mr Christopher Jenkins (Ffynon Iago, Margam). The general steward of the field was Mr Murray, Mar- gam. Appended is the PRIZE LIST. Champion Class.—First, £ 5, Thomas Elward> servant to Miss Talbot; Second, Evan John, ser- vant to Major David. B"ombil; Third Edward Heriman, servant to Mr Evan Jones, Candleston, Bridgend. I Class II. —Open to all comers except those who have taken the first prizes in the class before First, S.3, John Jones, Llanmihangel Mill; Second jE2, Rees Thomas, Newland Third, 91 John Morgan, Mount Pleasant, servant of Mr Thomas Evans Fourth, lOs, Edward Loveluck, Pentitla Fifth, 5s, Charles Phillips, Croesty. Coity. Class III.—For boys under 21 years of age open to all comers excepting those who had won a prize in the class before Frst, X3 John Thomas, Eglwysmynydd Second, £2, Illtyd Stew, Turnip House, Laleston; Third, jEl, John Thomas, Newland. There were two. other prizes offered, but no competitors for them. Prizes were also given for the most serivceable pair of horses to suit agricultural purposes, the property of a farmer. The owner received the medal, and the servant the money First, Wm. Thomas,lEglwyamynydd (servant, JohnTbomas-a son-10,3); Second, Richard E, Marendez, Court Farm, Port Talbot, (servant, Thomas Rees); Third, Jenkin Henry, Tycoch, servant, John Butler, 2s 6d). HEDGING AND DITCHING. Senior Cla«s.—First, 30s., John, Richards, South Cornelly; Second, 15s, Howell, Fabian, Maudlam Third, 5s, N. Owen, servant to Mr Jenkin Thomas, Tymaen. Class II.-Couapetitors to be under 25 years of age, First, 30s., Thomas David, servant to Mr Thomas Powell, Grove; Second, 15s., James Gold, servant to Mr Wm. ThomRs, Nottage; Third, 5s. James Attio, Pantwalby, Neatb. THE DINNER. The dinner was held in the evening at the Crown Inn, Kenfig Hill, host and hostess Theodore Thomas providing a sumptuous repastwhich was served in a way that left nothing to be desired. A most con- vivial evening was spent, all seeming to enjoy themselves to their hearts content. Mr Murray (Margam) presided, and during the evening read a telegram from Mr Edward Knox (Miss Talbot's agent) regretting his inability to attend, and wishing the gathering success. Among the numerous company were-Major Rees Thomas (The Hall, Pyle), Messrs Richard Jenkins, J. Loveluck, Edward Thomas (The Hall, Pyle), Wm. Rees (draper), John Williams (Post Office), Evan Johni(butch, t; Kenfig Hill, John Williams (Merthyrmawr), Rees Price (Port Talbot), D. John (Cefn), J. David (Maudlam), W. G, Loveluck (Cornelly), Griffith Edwards (Llwyniwrch), David Jones (St. Mellons), George Thomas (Tyfry Farm), Thomas David (Abertalog), Matthew David, Christopher Jenkins, Samuel David (Aberhaidam), D. Thomas (Tytalwyn), F. Haig (Cefn Works), T. Rees (Cefn), Wm. Rees (Cefn), Wm. Thomas (Fur Cottage), Wm. Rees, Wm. John (Groea, Margam), Wm. Thomas (Eglwysmynydd), Rees Powell (Tydraw), E. Jones (Caegarw), Wm. Jenkins, (Pentre Farm), Wm. Loveluck (Pentyla), Wm. Jenkins (Pyle Farm), John Williams, Captain Morgan (Pencoed), David Burnell (Pyle), John Thomas (Cefn), David Jones (butcher, Aberavon), Hawkins (clothier, Aberavon), Jenkin Rees (Aberavon), Evan Lewis (Owrt-y-Bettws). Songs, &a., were contributed by Messrs W. John (Margam), W. Thomas (Kenfig Hill), D. Jenkins (Pentre), Douglas (Pyle Inn), E. Loveluck (Pentyla), T. Elward (Old Park, Margam). T. Rees (Cefn). Mr W. John's Parliamentary song was rapturously received, and the singer had to repeat it over and over again.

SMOKING CONCERT AT CYMMER. A most successful smoking concert in connec- tion with the Conservative cause in the place was held at the Avondale Hotel on Monday evening last. The Chairman elect was Mr Thomas M.inrr.fi. of the Cymmer Glyncorrwg Collieries, & "7 but he was unavoidably detained through business. Mr John D. Williams then took the chair. Among those present were the Conserva- tive candidate for the division (Mr J. Edwards. Vaughan, Rheola), the Conservative agent (Mr A. Lloyd Evans), Mr A. Fricker (Abergwynfi), Mr J. W. Thatcher (Maesteg), and a host of other friend. The Chairman briefly introduced Mr Edwards- Vaucbiin. He sinceiely hoped that all would go away pleased with Mr Edwards-Vaughan. and be prepared to do battle for him when the day of election came. Mr J. A. Williams the gave the IC Children's home 11 as an opening song, which was followed by Mr J. J. Deere giving a pianoforte solo. Mr Edwards-Vaughan then gave his views on current politics in a short and concise speech, and thanked all for their most friendly and hearty welcome. He hoped to be among them again soon, when he would explain his views in a fuller sense. Mr Evan John then gave a song. which was followed by a most amusing speech by Mr R. James, who gave the meeting some amusing reminiscences of the election when Mr Vaughan, of Lanelay. con- tested the county. Mr J. W. Thatcher afterwards obliged the company with a song, Mr Smith following with a most able speech. The company then gave themselves up to the enjoyment of the evening, songs being sung by Messrs Thatcher, Barnfield, W. R. James, Tom Jenkins, E. John, and James A. Williams. Votes of thanks to Mr Edwards-Vaughan and the Chairman were carried with unanimity. Mr J J. Deere and Mr Wm. Hughes proved most efficient accompanists during the evening, and the singing of the English and Welsh National Anthems broughtlit most enjoyable evening to a close.

NANTYMOEL AND TYNEWYDD JOTTINGS. — BY NANTYMOELITE." If things don't take a turn for the better there are breakers ahead—I mean in the TV 'tjcal, and not in the industrial world. Th< of course,, ominous forebodings in the air i M to the coal- trade but I am referring now t /'itical world, exclusively—or rather I shot. the local political world. I):" The "young blood" of the Liberal party are waxing rebellious and exceeding wrathful. "For why," you'll ask. Well, the reasons are as numerous- as the hairs of our head, and if you will exercise patience whilst I "to you a tale unfold," you shall have learnt the why and the wherefore" by the- time you shall have read these notes. Now, when any party-political party-is in the. ascendancy in any place, and is, moreover, conscious of its predominant numbers and superior fighting forces, the natural sequence generally is that the organisation is neglected, the party gets dis- organised, no rallying meetings are ever thought of, and party cohesion gives place to party chaos. Such, the "young bloods" are complaining, is the state of the ascendant political party at the top end of the Ogmore Valley. Our astute and clever M.P., has not condescended to ccme near us since his election in 1892 our County Councillor has been elected pnoppossd at the bidding of a "caucus" without even as much as consulting the ratepayers as a body and he did not think it even worth his while to give-an account of his steward- ship. Verily we electors are the most docile and obsequious of human beings. Again, there were six gentlemen selected officially" to contest the District Council election, .and then it was a case of all hope abandon, for all other aspirants, even though, in point of personal merits and administrative adaptability, some of the candidates who sought the suffrages of the electors on independent lines were shoulder high above some of the official" nominees. 0 But how woeful are the results of rule by caucuses." Caucus is assuredly synonymous with tyranny of the most oppressive and unyielding type. The popular will has to bow submissively and slavishly before its peremptory behests, courageous individuals who offer protests are like voices crying- in the wilderness—as fragile and helpless as straw blown by the gusty wind, or the erring child lashed by the furious father. But the young blood are bestirring themselves. The shoe pinches, and they know it; and once they begin to make things hum, there will be wrangling by day, and revelry by night, for there will be no- peace till the present autocratic oligarchy is over- thrown, and the people's will is the supreme law. In the meantime, while the Liberal lion is swathed in blissful slumber, the Conservative lamb is be- ginning to bleat. The alarm bell has been sounded the battle cry has gone forth; the bugle of war has resounded athwart the hills-and still the Liberal lion is lounging in Morpheus' arms. But the "ycung blood" are saying to themselves "Our- selves we'll have to reign over us." Some curiosity has been caused here by the writings of a correspondent in your contemporary- Every individual with a spark of culture in him, cannol lbut peruse this writers lucubrations with amusement. This gentleman pretends to be more- learned than the learned. He will write a sentence- himself and then add" as Rudyard Kipling said," the chances being that Rudyard never uttered any- thing of the sort, but the writer, by this deceptive means, tries to make out that he is versed in the works of all the great men. In his latest contributions he mentioned the name of Voltaire. This proves my assertion that he knows the names of a few great authors, bub nothing about their works. You cannot get acquainted with a man's literary productions unless you have a book by him and does this writer mean to tell me that he dare keep a book by Voltaire on his Nonconformist bookshelf ? The minister who visits his house would think very little of him if he did keep such a book. But another proof that the writer's greab learning is assumed and not real may be gathered from the grammatical preciseness of his sentences, and the novel spelling of his words. Egotistical,T- he spells Egostical" presumptuous he spells presumptious atheistical he spells ethistical;" "exuberance" he spell "exhuber- ance/' &c., &c., ad lib. Then to come to his. beautifully constructed sentences. "In as he will again term it," is quite remarkable-as remarkable as and finish up so very inconsistent." He mixes up his adverbs with his adjectives, you see. But it is unnecessary to give more. Such ignorance stinks in the nostrils of educated men. I challenge him to prove that an author named Fitz-James ever existed.

DISTRICT NEWS. NEATH. HUTCHINS QUADRILLE BAND accept engagements for Balls, Parties, &c. Good time, new music, Terms moderate.—Apply G. T. Hutchins, 13, Loudon-road, Neath. PONTYCYMMER. MUSICAL SUCCESS.—We most heartily congratu- late Miss Sarah Butler, Chapel Street, Ponty- cymmer, a pupil of Miss Thomas, Handel House, Bridgend, on her succeES in music. Her career so far has been exceedingly promising. She gained her firpt certificnte for pianoforte playing, a proof of merit in the Elementary Section in December 189-1, and on the same day had a certificate for passing the Junior Section in the Theory of Music. In 1892 she passed in the Junior's Honour section. In May 1894, ehe gained the certificate of the Trinity College, London, in the Junior Division, and in December of the same year, she passed in the Higher Division (pianoforte) and obtained the certificate of the Associated Board of the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal College of Music, and also won a scholarship (given by Miss Thomas). for the highest) number of marks obtained at this last examination. And from this it is evident, es- pecially when we qonsider that she is now only 13 years of age, that her presetb position is a great credit to heiself and also to Miss Thomas her teacher. TOND-U. A referenoe to our advsisement columns win reveal the fact that a special late train will leave, Bridgend, on Tuesday, after the evening performance of the Worlds Greatest Show, stopping at Tondu, Maesteg and intervening stations. This will give our valley friends the opportunity of witnessing a performance which has achieved world wide notoriety MAESTEG. A reference to cur advertisement columns will reveal the fact that a special late train will leave Bridgend, on Tuesday, after the evening peiformance of the Worlds Greatest Show, stopping at Tondu, Maesteg and intervening stations. This wi I give our valley friends the opportunity of witnessing the preformance which has achieved world -wile- notoriety. NANTYMOEL. Mr ROBEBT JONES, barrister-at-law, Cardiff, ha& been nominated by six different collieries as a can- didate for a seat on the B')ard of Management of the Miners' Permanent Provident Society. Mr Jones is the coroner for South Monmouthshire, and a son of the late Mr James Jones, formerly manager of the Wyndham Collieries, Nan'ymoel. BETTWS. MR J. O. Purii, The Rectory, son of the- Roctor of Bettwa who has lately been entered at St Johns College, Oxford, has successfully passed his Responsions and will matriculate next term. We sincerely hope that Mr Pugli's University- career may be a brilliant and successful one and that additional lustre will be heaped upon the houourert name he bears. LLANTWIT MAJOR. DRAWING ExAxmATiov.-Ou Thursday, Colonel Glanoey. the Science and f Inspector, examined the boys department r-- 13o Schools in drawing. The usual ? takes place. on the 22nd and 23rd oi. _0. ——————————.—- Printed and Published, 4 .;ral Glamorgan Printing and Publishir^aA jy. Limited, by JOSEPH Gllms, at the (1" an Gazette Office, Queen-street, Bridgend, in Ve Parish of Ccity Lower, in the County of Glamorgah. FRIDAY, MARCH 22nd, 1895.

'i Jie at of the roll mtly into .id by the which were black coats, iind them was resplendent in a representation .e figure of Erin ± was a long one, g the decoration of The heart of Father en glad, and that his ut fruit, could not have plification then this pro- he processionists pulled up and here the remainder of in social recreation, amuse- Amongst those who. took part ere Father Rathe (Bridgend,) and /ey.