The Glamorgan Gazette

lJarrtagtst nub DEATH. HUNTER—On January 8th, 1907. at Sekondi, West Africa, of fever, Andrew Wilson, dearly loved husband of Annie B. Hunter (nee Morgan), grand-daughter of Mrs. Brewer, of Newton, Porthcawl, aged 31 years (by cable),

Bridgend Sanitary Inspectorship. Wild statements and invective of an un- usual order characterised the discussion at a meeting of Bridgend Council on the ques- tion of revoking the re-appointment of the Sanitary Inspector. At a previous meeting, at which a resolution was carried to continue the services of this official for another six months, two members were absent; one of whom was opposed to the re-appointment, while the other is believed to hold similar views. Their presence might have turned the balance in the voting, and Mr. Bevan gave notice of motion to rescind the resolu- tion, in the hope that the two members would be present and the decision of the Council reversrvL Unfortunately, from Mr. Bevan's point of view, one of the members was again absent last Tuesday, and his motion was de- feated, as the original motion had been passed) by the casting-vote of the Chairman. The unseemly language used at the meeting was flung, chiefly at the head of Mr. Harris, the mover of the original motion to retain the Sanitary Inspector, and the Chairman, for allowing the motion to be put. It was alleged that these members seized upon the opportunity of the absence of the two members to carry a motion which would not have been carried in full Council. But what are tliv Tacts? The meeting was held on December 21st, only four days before the period for which the Sanitary Inspector had been engaged expired, and it was merely in the n«tai"«il order of things that the subject was dealt with. To have postponed the matter to another meeting would have meant that Mr. Mathews's connection with the Council wpnld have been severed without the questiuii oi his re-appointment being fought out. The Chairman's action in allowing the Standing Orders to be suspended so that the motion could be dealt with was criticised in

the most extravagant language, but most people will consider Mr. Jenkins acted fairly and honourably in not scotching the resolu- tion by means of Standing Orders. It transpired that it is within the power of the Chairman of the Council to allow the Standing Orders to be suspended in order to deal with any matter of URGENCY, and we venture to say that few more urgent matters have been before the Council for years, for the dismissal of the Sanitary Inspector would have prolonged the inspection of the town to an indefinite period. It is simply astound- ing that Mr. Griffiths should have so far for- gotten himself as to use the violent language he did against men who have proved them- selves to have the interests of the town as much at heart as he has and to have sneered at others because they are not property owners was, to say the least of it, not in good taste. A property-less man can serve the town just as well as a property owner, and sometimes in a more disinterested way. Mr. Abbott's remarks can be passed over as carry- ing very little weight, but it may be men- tioned that, in view of his willingness to vote in favour of the retention of the Inspector for three months, his tirade against the Chairman is pure nonsense of quite a Gilbert- ian flavour. Mr. Bevan, as an older and more experienced member, must be taken more seriously. He acted, so he said, in the interests of economy, and this feeling was alleged to be shared by others who sup- ported him. Both he and Mr. Griffiths ad- mitted the necessity for carrying on the in- spection, and the only difference between them and those who take the other side is one of the urgent necessity of completing the work at an early date. Those who main- tain that the work should be hastened to a finish will, we think, get most sympathy in the town. There are still 500 houses which have not been visited, others remain to be re-inspected, and the present is not the time to get rid of the man who is carrying on the work. Mr. Bevan made a great point of the fact that the payment of the Inspec- tor's salary was not provided for in the esti- mates last September. Well, the salary will amount, during the remainder of the current half-year, to JE26, and quite half this amount will be saved in the salary of the new sur- veyor. so that the amount spent over and above that provided for in the estimate is about £13-not a great amount in an expen- diture of thousands to lose one's temper about. Even taking the whole payment for 26 weeks, it represents less than a £ d. rate, and we do not know that the Council could spend a Id. rate in a better way than in im- proving the sanitation of the town. It seems to us that some members are qualifying themselves to serve on an insanitary, instead of a sanitary, authority. Mr. Bevan has been very fond in the past of posing on every pos- sible and impossible occasion as the economist of the Council, a!!d his expressions in this regard have become so hackneyed that one is inclined to inquire what ground he has for the claim he so frequently puts forward. A short time ago it w?s necessary to spend a very large sum of money in connection with the sewerage scheme, in replacing broken earthenware pipes at the mouth of the Og- more by iron pines. When the scheme was originally put forward, the despised Mr. Mc- Gaul, Mr. Michael Davies, and others strongly supported a proposition to lay down iron pipes, and had they succeeded the re- cent heavy expert -crould have been saved. Unfortunately, as ;t oranspires, they did not succeed, but were defeated by the ''economy" section, led, we beiieve, by Mr. Bevan. The purchase of the Gidcastle "White Elephant" and Mr. Bevan's connection with it, are too fresh in the public memory to need repeti- tion. As we showed at the time, this little transaction, when public offices are erected and the improvement to Brackla-street car- ried out, will cost the town at least a 2d. rate per annum for many years—merely to enable the Council to meet in elaborate offices of its very own. Yet Mr. Bevan rails at colleagues who dare spend one td. rate in improving 2 sanitation—one of the main purposes for which the Council exists! We would rather let by-gones be by-gones, but when Mr. Bevan shuts his eyes, shouts Economy," and makes unjustifiable assertions against other mem- bers, we are bound to remind him that he has been partly responsible for "economy" of an extravagant type. But it is not necessary to go back to the adoption of the sewerage scheme or the purchase of the Oldcastle pro- perty for false economy on the part of Mr. Bevan. The subject in question is quite sufficient. According to the advice of the clerk, the Council were liable to pay Mr. Mathews's salary for six months—unless he secured another appointment—even if Mr. Bevan's motion had been carried. Yet Mr. Bevan, regardless of this advice, put his motion before the Council. Had he suc- ceeded the town would have had to pay Mr. Mathews the whole or part of his salary, and received nothing in return for it! Surely, it is time Mr. Bevan descended from his pedestal, or prefixed the word economy by false."

L LOCAL NEWS. The Celebrated Lipton's Teas and Pmri- siona may be had of the Sole Agent for Brw end.—T. Woodward, near The Bridge. THE ANNUAL BALL in connection with the Bridgend Detachment of the 2nd V.B. Welsh Regiment will take plaoe on Tuesday, 22nd January, 1907. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. — "Tariff Reform": Mrs. Fitzgibbon will address a meeting on this subject in the Town-hall, on Thursday, February 14th. 5202 WINTER SALE. Genuine Bargains in Furs, Hats, Blouses, Umbrellas, Caliooe, and Flannelettes, eto.-W. H. Huxtable, Wynd- hain-street, Bridgend. 5151 OuR attention has been drawn to a verv fine collection of Oil Paintings, Water Colours, etc., which are now on view at Kelland House, Adare-street, Bridgend. We understand the pictures are offered for sale by private treaty, and would call our readers' attention to this unique opportunity of ac- quiring genuine works of art at reasonable figures. This sale, we understand, is being held owing to the serious depression in works of fine art. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • 5215 BANKRUPTCY ACTs.-A receiving order has been made in the matter of John Morgan, 39 Sunnyside-road, Bridgend, draper. THE Bridgend and District Horticultural Society intend holding their Annual Show on Wednesday, 7th August, 1907. See advt. for particulars. AIR RIFLE COMPETITION.—Teams represent- ing the Y.M.C.A. and the Post Office met on Wednesday, the result of the match being a win for the former by the bare margin of one. Scores: -Y.M.C.A.: J. Atkins. 18: H. Davies, 21; F. G. Harris. 12; W. Hunter, 22; A. Powell, 17: J. Williams. 17; total, 107. Post Office: F. T. Arnold, 11; E Francis, 16; W. E. Jenkins, 22; H. Railton, 15; A. L. Ward, 21; T. Venn. 21; total, 106. THE HOSPIT.AL.-The matron acknowledges with thanks: Efegs from Mr. Keylock; rab- bits from Mr. Ebsworth. Ll&ndough Castle; papers from Mrs. Randall, Mrs. Turbervill, Mrs. Chas. Price, and Mr. H. Randall. Also the sum of £ 1 2s. 2-Jd. from Miss Sheriff, 2 Dunraven Hotel, contents of oollecting box; jEl Is. 6d. from Messrs. C. Jenkins and Sons' I employees; and a ton of coal from Mr. Hop- kin, Park-street. Gifts in kind are always thankfully received. Admitted during the week, 3; discharged, 1; remaining in hospi- tal, o.. ENGLISH CONGREGATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL. —A pleasant evening was spent ac the lWlg- iish Congregational church oil Wednesday oil tne occasion ot the annual tea and prize dis- til oution. Atter an excellent tea, which was appreciated by the scholars, a capital pro- gramme or music and recitations was carried out, tho sciioiai-s taiiiiig part. The pastor (itev. J. Harold Williams) was in the chair, those who assisted at the piano were the Misses B. Higgins, E. Roherts, Lily Daviee, ii. Woodward, Å. David, B. David, and L. Goodman. During the evening Mr. W. Powell, the superintendent, distributed prizes to each of the scholars. The follow- ing presided at the tea tables:—Mrs. J. Harold Williams, Mrs. Sutton, Mrs. Baker. Mrs. Richards, Mrs. Rabbits, Mrs. Bishop, Mrs. G. Evans, and Mrs. A. Lewis. BRIDGEND DISTRICT COUNCIL.—A meeting was held on Tuesday evening, when ail the members were present with the exception of Mr. E. Preece. ilie business was generally of a routine character, the only matter of special interest being a motion to revoke the appointment of the Sanitary inspector. A report of the discussion on this subject ap- pears on Page 6. On the recomineifdation of the Works Committee, it was decided to protest against the Architects' Registration Bill and the Puolic Health Act (Building Bye-laws) Bill, and communicate with Mr. 14. Brace, M.P. Final apportionments were filed respecting the making of Uynh-terrace, Castle-street, lane east of Charles-street, Laundry-lane, Rice-street, and back road to Sunnyside. The Chairman, Messrs. Griffiths. Stradling, and Jones were appointed a depu- tation to wait upon Mr. J. M. Randall and ask permission to erect a wall around the dangerous corner in Brewery-road on an old foundation belonging to the Dunraven Estate. The Works Committee were asked to take into consideration the question of public conveniences.—The County Surveyor wrote complaining of the bad condition of the road over the bridge, the cost of re- pairing which is contributed by the County Council. It was decided to have the same repaired.-It was decided to hold a special meeting regarding the Council's position with the Electric Power Company. SHOP ASSISTANTS' SOCIAL.-A very successful social was held in connection with the Bridg- end Shop Assistants at the Drill-hall on Jan. 2nd. The hall was tastefully decorated for the occasion, and reflected credit on the good taste of both male and female assistants. There was a goodly number present, about 150 sitting down to the tea tables, which were ably presided over by Miss Lloyd, Miss Hughes, Miss Hodder, and Miss Jones, assisted by Misses Farley, Radcliffe, Duek, and Watkins. At 6.30 games were com- menced under the supervision of Messre. Leyshon, Williams, and H. Lloyd, the whole company entering heartily into them. At 7.30 Mr. Diamond presided over a most en- joyable entertainment, when solos were ren- dered by Miss Elsie Roberts, Miss Edwards, Misses McLellan, Miss Delahay, and Mr. Bradshaw. A hearty vote of thanks was ac- corded the ladies for their indispensible ser- vices in making the preparations, and a simi- lar vote was accorded the Misses Hodder, Lloyd, Duek, Jones, Watkins, Farley, Rad- cliffe. Davies, Hughes, Lewis, Messrs. J. F. Lloyd. D. E. J. Powell, D. E. J. Edwards, H. Lloyd, Drake, Williams, and Strong, upon whom fell the duty of decorating the hall. Dancing was kept up from 8.30 to 12 o'clock. Messrs. Lloyd (Maesteg) and J. McLellan ably carried out the duties of M.C.'s. Praise is also due to the joint secretaries, Messrs. Eastman and Corns, for their untiring efforts tio make the event a success. TO STAR LIFE ASSURANCE POLICYHOLDERS. The Norwich Union Office offers to guaran- tee a bonus of 30s. per cent. per annum on all "with-profit" policies. Full particulars ) from Bisgood and Marshall, 5 Moorgate St. I Buildings. London. 5193 (Continued on Page 8.)

a_ COMMENCING m I TO-IIAT! pip* D. W. PSICS'S Great Bargain Sale Of General Drapery, Millinery, Ladies' & Children s Outfitting*. .I!o-l a GENUINE REDUCTION OF PRICES -d a Leading Features of our Sale. What you GET for your money is more important than what you PAY. DON T BE LEF l BEHIND! But COME AT ONCE and secure some of the Greatest Bargains ever offered in Bridgend The entire Stock must be Cleared to make room for New Spring Goods. Value Never so High! Prices Never so Low! SALE EVERY {DAY THROUGHOUT JANUARY. Need we ask you to corned I. D. W. PRICE (Opposite Town Hall), BRIDGEND