The Glamorgan Gazette

S Attendance Officer's Death. i T H The death of Mr- vvm. j^ewis, attendance B officer, Pencoed, occuured on Wednesday morning after a short but severe attack of pneumonia. The deceased, who^ was only 39 years of age, was taken ill on Friday morning, and medical aid was immediately summoned. Dr. Atkins was unremitting in his attend- B/noe, kut notwithstanding all that medical akill could devise, the deceased passed away rill the early hours of Wednesday morning. Mr. Lewis only removed from Court Colman to this place in February, as the Glamorgan Education Committee desired him to reside withiu the area of his supervision. He was it most efficient and conscientious officer, and his death is locally much deplored. He leaves a wife and three children.

THE NEW CHAIRMEN. I MR. T. C. JONES, PONTYRHIL. Mr. T. C. Jones is not unfamiliar to The Throne" of the Board of Guardians. He was vice-chairman during five years of the Arch- deacon's chairmanship, and frequently pre- sided in that dignitary's absence. Though generally very discreet in his remarks, he once over-stepped the mark beyond which the Chairman is generally expected not to go, and a scene of uproar followed which lives vividly in the minds of those who were. pre- sent. Mr. Jones injured his reputation con- siderably on that occasion. He failed to regain the vice-chair in 1905, nor was he re- turned to it last year—though this may have been because he was only just recovering from a long illness. But Time, the great healer, has salved the wounds of injured mem- bers bye-gones are have-beens, and the Board have now conferred upon him the greatest honour at their disposal. The recognition is well deserved. Mr. Jones is an experienced Guardian, with a sound knowledge of the general affairs of the Board. He became a member in 189.5. one of the batch of new- Guardians appointed as a result of the Local Government Act of the previous year. He has passed through the chair of all the iIll- portant committees. and was the chairman of the House Committee for five years in all. Five years ago, he took a prominent part in the redistribution scheme for the Union, and we shall be divulging no secret in stating that it was he who compiled the statistics showing the anomalies existing in the Union as be- tween the representation of the mining valleys and the Vale of Glamorgan. So strong a case was made out that redistribu- tion was granted-after a sharp contest. MB. T. C. JONES. I Photo. by] [A. & G. Taylor, j Mr. Jones is a schoolmaster, and has con- trolled the. education of Pontyrhyl miners long enough to see his former scholars' child- ren enter his school. He has those two ex- cellent qualities of the schoolmaster of firm- ness and kindness, and his school hr > always held a good record. He knows the rf ere nee between the schoolmaster in 3choomd out. The somewhat lofty policy ne-cess: in the school does not permeate his life when school hours are over, and cane and curriculum laid aside. Otherwise he could not claim the popularity he possesses with his neighbours. At the recent election a great effort was made to oust him from his seat, but he came up smiling in t;he end a winner just as coolly as lie did at Saturday's contest for the chair. Into everything he touches he throws a quiet enthusiasm. He is something of a favourite with the teaching community, is president of the local N.U.T., and a frequent speaker at meetings. Mr. Jones first saw the light at the little village of Tai Llwydion, near Neath. He re- ceived his early education at the Neath Abbey British Schools, and it is worthy of note that one of his class-mates was Mr. S. T. Evans, K.C., the popular Member for Mid- Glamorgan. Subsequently Mr. Jones was a pupil at a private school known as the Neath Collegiate, the headmaster at that time being Dr. Snaythe, M.A. He afterwards attended the Glvn-Neath British School, where he served his apprenticeship as a pupil teacher. He then accepted an appointment at Ex- mouth. where lie remained 18 months, and afterwards under the Cardiff Board. While at Cardiff he qualified as a certificated teacher. During his stay there he won a number of open prizes offered in connection with the Science and Art Classes, including the Cardiff Town Prize for drawing. Twenty- three years ago Mr. Jones secured the head- mastership of the Pontyrhil School. He has devoted much time to public move- ments. Two years ago—at a general election after the re-arrangement of the district—Mr. Jones was elected a member of the Ogmore and Garw Council for the Bettws and Ponty- rhil Ward. In later years he has devoted much time and energy to the work of the National Union of Teachers. Only recently he came into prominence by a severe attack on the educational system of Glamorgan. He has filled in turn every office of the Bridgend branch of the N.U.T., has been a delegate to conference for the last eight years, and re- cently he was appointed president of the Gla- morgan Federation of Teachers. He is also a vice-president of the Glamorgan County As- sociation of Teachers. A Baptist by creed, Mr. Jones has been a deacon at the Tylagwvn Chapel for many years, and has held the office of precentor of the singing for the last 20 years. He is an 1 J. -L 1 r 1 1 '1.1 1- arueno ellHtUUlUUwr, arm pernaps ne uses second place to no-one in efforts to maintain the eisteddfod in the district. He was the secretary of the committee which organised the first great Bridgend eisteddfod held in the Jubilee Year. Mr. Jones has led choirs to vic- tory at eisteddfodau, and he has been chaired as a bard three times, his bardic title being the same as his second name, Cynffryg." His services have often been secured as musical and literary adjudicator in local eisteddfodau and competitive concerts. He has written numerous musical compositions. Perhaps the most general favourite is a congregational tune named Anne"—in memory of his mother—which has during the past two years been included in a large number of musical festival programmes. Among the choruses he has composed, one tor male voices, "Cnwvfia'n Disqlaer Faner," is a favourite, and this and The Bagpipe Band," a humor- ous quartette, were among the items ren- dered at a concert at Tylagwvn Chapel this week. Politically Mr. Jones is a Liberal, and dur- ing the existence of the Garw Liberal Associa- tion, he was secretary for many years.

MR. R. C. GRIFFITHS, BRIDGEND. In these democratic days a man goes for what he is, and not for what his great-grand- father. with possibly a g or two thrown in as a prefix, was before him. Mr. R. C. Griffiths has been selected as Chairman of the Bridg- end District Council out of sheer merit, but had the claims of ancestry been considered he could point to two members of his family who, during the last sixty years, occupied the chair at the old Local Board of Health. Mr. Griffiths refused the chair twelve months ago, and though in a sense he forfeited his claim this year, his meant secured the position for him. He will by no means be new to the chair. When returned at the general elec- tion of 1905-at the top of the poll for Old- castle—he was elevated to the vice-chair at once, and owing to an unfortunate illness of .11 n r. 1 the tnairman uvir. ueorge narris), ne was called upon to preside at the numerous meet- ings which were then being held owing to a trying period through which the town was passing. He threw himself heart and soul into the work of the Council, and was most assiduous in the discharge of the duties so unexpectedly thrown upon him. Outside his professional duties, Mr. Griffiths is best known as an ardent Conserva- tive and a good sportsman. He has a ready command of language of a very vigorous type —a quality he inherits from his late father, who was the founder of the first of the trio of local Chronicles" in the days when the Garw Valley consisted of a fw hill farms and Bridgend was an old-fashioned market town J with an almost purely country connection. At public debate, as on the public platform, Mr. Griffiths, when the mood take him, strikes hard and spares not, but hi" -eeclies are always reasoned, and seldom tak- nim be- yond the line of good taste. BUT though a hard-hitter in public speech, he is one' of the kindest men at heart, generous almost to a fault, and with just a tinge of emotion in his Welsh blood. Mr. Griffiths's greatest achievements, per- haps, have been as election agent for South Glamorgan. In 1895, when a comparative stripling of two and thirty, he engineered Colonel Wyndham-Quin into Parliament, and scored the first victory for the Unionist party in that constituency—a success he repeated in 1890. He has had much to do with poli- tics for nearly twenty years. He was election agent also in 1892 and 1896; has been chief agent and secretary to the South Glamorgan Conservative Association honorary secretary for many years to the Bridgend Conservative Club; an active worker for the Prim- rose League ever since its formation; and secretary to the Bridgend Conser- vative Company from its inauguration, carry- ing through the negotiations for the Club buildings. He is the possessor of two dis- tinguished service medals each presented by the^Association of Conservative Clubs for five years' continuous service, and will soon be entitled to a third, and at a banquet given to Colonel Wyndham-Quin, after the 1895 election, was presented with an illuminated address in recognition of his services to the party. P He has always actively associated himself with local sport. One of the founders of the Bridgend Football Club, he has been among its most faithful supporters in fine weather and in rain, and has for some years been vice- president and acting chairman. In the club's early days, he was a playing member, but an accident at Swansea compelled him to cease MR. R. C. GRIFFITHS. Photo, by] [E. Lott. active participation in the game when io years of age. His connection with the Bridg- end Cricket Club extends over a period of 30 years. At one time he held an enviable re- putation as a bowler, and generally kept up one end while the club's professional kept up the other. It was during his secretaryship that the Five Bells Field (on which Grove- road now stands) was taken and the pavilion built, which was afterwards removed to New- bridge Fields. On his resignation of this office in 1894, his colleagues acknowledged his valued services by presenting him with a gold watch and chain. He is the president of the Bridgend and District Schools Football League, in which he takes a great interest and to. which he presented the silver cup. Educated at Swansea, and Stafford Col- lege.. Forest Hill, London, he was admitted a i solicitor in November, 1884. having served his articles with the late Mr. Martin Scale, of Neath. He is clerk to the Bridgend Hos- pital and Ogmore Small Pox Hospital Com- mittees: and was formerly deputy returning officer for the Bridgend. Opcniore, Coity, and Newcastle Divisions of the County Council. He is a nephew of the late Mr. Robert Evans, J.P.. under whose will he benefited considerably and became interested in indus- trial concerns at Aberkenfig. He married in 1886 the eldest daughter of the late Mr. David Thomas, formerly of Bridgend and Noxton Park, Gloucestershire. and there are numerous olive branches." A daughter is at Oxford, and there are sons at Llandovery. Brecon, and Lampeter.

MR. JOHN ELIAS, NEWTON. If any Justice of the Peace at Bridgend will extend sympathy to young constables under the fire of a fierce cross-examination more than others, that J.P. will be Mr. John Elias, the new Chairman of the Porthcawl Council. For Mr. Elias has been a member of the Police Force himself, and is not yet old enough to have forgotten the sensation of en- deavouring to maintain a reputation in the witness-box, under cross-examination and the eye of his chief. Mr. Elias has alto- gether spent a very varied life. Not only has he seen the seamy side of things as pour- trayed in the police-courts, but he has roved the raging billows of the ocean and pursued the peaceful paths of the farmer. He was born at Merthyr in 1864. His father, who was a native of Portheawl and came from one of the oldest families in the place, was at that time the licensee of the Lamb Hotel at Merthyr. When very young Mr. Elias removed to Porthcawl with his parents, on their retirement from business. He attended the National School, then under "AI'" the headmastership ot viLr. l. rvees, aim com- menced a sea-faring life on a vessel trading between Portheawl and the Mediterranean witn iron from Tondu Works, owned by Messrs Brogden. His first ship was the "Agnes Helen," which will still be remembered by many residents of the seaside resort, and he afterwards sailed in the Queen of the Fal," belonging to the late Mr. Evan David, of Eastnor House. On joining the Police Force, he was stationed at Merthyr and Penarth, and reached the rank of Acting-Sergeant. Leaving the force, he became the tenant of Penyrheol Farm, under the late Mr. Charles Knight, which he successfully managed for some years, and he also tenanted the Court Isha Farm, of the same estate, for a short time. On his retirement, he settled at Newton, where he has resided ever since. During the past decade and more he has taken a keen interest in the welfare of the district. He was a member of the old Local Board, and was elected on the Urban District Council in the year of its formation, having held his seat without a break until the present time. Mr. Elias was previously elected chairman in 1901. He has been an overseer for many years, has been chairman of all the commit- tees of the Council in turn, and was last year chairman of the Finance Committee, and at the annual meeting of the Council last week he was chosen boating inspector in succession to Mr. James Coombs. Mr. Elias is a Churchman, has been a sidesman of St. John's Church, Newton, for many years, and treasurer of the Parish Church for five years. He was one of the promoters of the fund for the restoration of the tower of Newton Church, which was successfully ac- complished at a cost of P,300, and he was ap- pointed the treasurer of the fund. A Conservative in politics, he has always taken a prominent part in election campaigns and during the last contest in South Glamor- gan was chairman of Colonel Wyndham- Quin's local committee. He was one of the promoters of the sports successfully run in Porthcawl for many years, and served as chairman of the committee.

Air Rifle Shooting. TRAVELLERS' REST v. ELDER BUSH. -1 Travellers' Rest: T. Riley, 27; William Thomas, 28; L. Williams, 29; T. Williams, 27; J. Griffiths, 28; Wm. Jenkins, 26; B. Howells, 25; Illtyd Thomas, 26; D. Miles, 25; D. J. Kinsey. 27; F. Barnett, 23; J. Thomas, 29. Total, 315. Elder Bush: H. Pilcher, 24; F. Thomas, 24; H. Jones, 25; H. W. Jones, 28; W. Wil- liams, 27; T. Rees, 25; R. Evans, 27; D. Lewis, 10; E. J. Phillips, 20; loan Rees, 11; A. James, 2-5; J. James, 28. Total, 274.

LLANTWIT MAJOR. Do Not Forget Whit-Monday Sports at Portheawl. First-class Prizes. Tenders for Band invited. For Entry Forms, apply to D. Hutchinson, Secretary. Musical Students.—Associated Board of the Royal Academy and Royal College of Music. —rIhe school examination (pianoforte, ele- mentary) of the above was successfully passed by Miss Elsie MacBratney, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. MacBratney, Flush House. The primary was successfully passed by Miss Mary Williams, eldest daughter of District Coun- cillor John Williams and Mrs. John Williams, local manager of the Council Schools, and by Miss Gwen Yorath, only child of Mr. Yorath. Hope Cottage. The London College of Music, Cardiff Centre, examination for pianoforte playing (senior first class) was successfully passed by Miss Dorothy Parry, second daugh- ter of Dr. Parry, Commercial-street. These students have been locally trained, and reflect great credit upon their teacher, who is her- self an Associate of the London College of Music. Girls' Friendly Society.—To close the ses- sion 1906-7 of the above organisation, a social tea and entertainment attracted many mem- bers and friends to the Town-hall on the eve- ning of the 17th inst., when a very enjoyable time was spent. All the refreshments were supplied by the members, and there were many dainty and delicious dishes provided. The hall was prettily decorated with flowers, plants, evergreens, and flags, and presented a bright appearance. The Rev. Henry Morris (president of the society) and Mrs. Morris, The Vicarage, were present. The absence of Miss Morris, Home Associate of the G.F.S.. was much regretted by the members, who had hoped to see her among thorn. Trays were presided over by the Misses Mary Rees, Bertha Amos, May Rees, and Florrie Deere, assisted by other members of the G.F.S. Later in the evening there was a varied pro- gramme of vocal and instrumental music, and Mr. A. Amos, the Globe Inn, kindly brought his gramaphone, which greatly entertained the audience. Games of various kinds filled up a very enjoyable evening. Flags were lent by Mrs. Standfast and Mr. George Smith, and plants by Mrs. James, Cross Keys Hotel. THE PARISH COUNCIL. The first meeting of the recently elected Council was held on Monday last, and the members present were Messrs. E. T. Lloyd, Edward Rees, Iltyd B. Nicholl, James Jones, John C. Thomas, Tudor Craw shay, Lewis Rees, D. Thomas (Downcross), and D. Thomas (Island House). Mr. E. T. Lloyd was elected chairman pro. tem. Mr. Lloyd pro- posed Mr. Tudor Crawshay as chairman for the ensuing year. This was seconded by Mr. J. C. Thomas, and carried unanimously. On the proposition of Mr. D. Thomas, Downcross, seconded by Mr. Edward Rees, Mr. Lloyd was elected vice-chairman. The declaration of the Council was duly signed by the Council- lors. Committees.—The following were elected on the committees: —Colhugh Shed Messrs. Iltyd B. Nicholl, E. T. Lloyd, and Lewis Rees. Lighting: Messrs. E. T. Lloyd, T. Crawshay, D. Thomas (Down Cross), E. Rees, and J. Jones. Water The whole Council. Colhugh Shed.—The following tenders were received for the hire of this shed:—Mrs. A. M. Price, JE5 for the summer season; Mr. Wm. George, El per month; and Mrs. Mary George, 4s. per week. Mr. Lloyd proposed that the highest tender, that of Mrs. Price, be accepted, contending that as guardians of the public purse it was their duty to make the best terms for the ratepayers. This was seconded by Mr. D. Thomas (Down Cross). Councillor J. Jones proposed an amendment that the tender of Mrs. Mary George be ac- cepted. He contended it was the duty of the Council to consider a widow who was striving to earn a living. This was seconded by Councillor D. Thomas (Island House). The original resolution was carried by 4 to 2 —For Messrs. Crawshay, Lloyd, D. Thomas (Down Cross) and I. B. Nicholl; against: Messrs. J. Jones and D. Thomas (Island House). Messrs. Edward Rees, J. C. Thomas and Lewis Rees did not vote. The Late Clerk and the Council.—The Clerk (Mr. Iltyd T. Andrews) reported that Mr. John Deere had not replied to his letter of inquiry re ordnance maps belonging to the parish, and other matters, and read a copy of his (the clerk's) request, in which he stated that he enclosed stamped envelope for reply. On the motion of Mr. Lloyd, it was resolved that the clerk write again before taking other measures in the matter. It was resolved to re-guild the face of the Town-hall clock.

PORTHCAWL. Shelter and Bandstand Fund.—The pro- ceeds of a dance held at Mr. Con-iley's, rooms on April 3rd, amounting to t2 13s., have been handed to Mr. R. R. Chalk, the treasurer of the above fund. ENTERPRISE AT PORTHCAWL. A meeting has been recently held, which was attended by several influential local and other gentlemen from Cardiff and Ponty- pridd, with a view to forming a limited lia- bility company to apply for powers of electric lighting and power supply at Portheawl. It is suggested to run electric busses to Pyle, Newton, and other similar places in the district. It was expressed that it would be a boon to Portheawl and the neighbourhood. The bulk of the required capital was already assured. PYLE. PYLE PARISH COUNCIL. The first meeting of the newly-elected Coun- cil was held on Wednesday evening at the Council Schools, Cornelly, when the follow- ing councillors were present: -Messrs. T. Penhale, J. Cooke, R. Roberts, J. Rees, J. Thomas, J. D. David, R. L. Williams, and W. Rees (clerk). Aat., T r'f;o,l_ xipp/inwueut vi ^na-juiua-ii«—. o. v>uuii.t5 was, on the motion of Mr. T. Penhale, unani- mously elected chairman for the ensuing year. A strong desire existed for the elec- tion of Mr. T. Penhale, but that gentleman declined to stand. Ovorse,e,rs.-The following gentlemen were elected overseers: -3b-. Jenkin Thomas, Ty- tanglwys; Mr. W. Morgan, Sker Farm, and Mr. J. D. David, Prince, Kenfig Hill. Mr. W. Morgan will be the acting overseer. Parochial Committee.—A letter was read from the Tythegstone Higher Parish Council inviting the Pyle Parish Council to have a joint parochial meeting- It was unani- mously decided that Mr. Penhale should write asking the clerk of the Tythegstone Council for further and more detailed information as to the real object of the proposed meeting. Croft Goch Road.—A committee, consisting of the whole Council, with the clerk, was ap- pointed to inspect the above road. Com- plaints had been received alleging a deviation of the old road by the Port Talbot Railway Co., which, it was stated, causes the loss of several minutes to colliers coming to and going from the Longlands Colliery.—The same committee was appointed to inspect the gutter that runs from the Prfnce of Wales Hotel to Pwllygath. Place of Meeting.—It was decided that the Parish Council should meet on the last Wed- nesday in each month alternately at Kenfig Hill and Cornelly.

FOOTBALL. BRIDGEND Y.M. C. A. v. MESSRS. J. C. HITT AND SONS' XV. Y.M.C.A. Back, W. Corns; threequarters, Fred Harris, Jack Davies, 3. Griffiths, and C. Milliard; half-backs, H. Giles and E. Lewis; forwards, D. Thomas, B. Warner, O. Powell, V. A. Piercy, J. Dyer, S. Bevan, G. Singer, and F. Evans. Messrs. Hitt and Sons: Back, Jim Hitt; threequarters, Geo. Hitt, D. McLellan, P. Purnell, and W. Hockings; half-backs, P. Morris and Jack Hitt; forwards, E. James, Ben Gronow, J. Richards, B. Lewis, Ellis, M. Davies, Purnell, and D. Staein. Referee, Mr. T. D. Schofield. The Y.M.C.A. were without six of their regular players. The game was fairly fast, and ended in a win for the Plumbereby four points (a dropped goal). Scoi-e: rr m- U. X Jt l/S>. I Messrs. Hitt and Sons 117 | Y.M.C.A 0 13 1 For the Plumbers Dai McLellan dropped the goal and scored the try, and C. Millard scored for the Y.M.C.A.

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COWBPJDGE. Do Not Forget Whit-Monday Sports at Portheawl. First-class Prizes. Tenders for Band invited. For Entry Forms, apply to D. Hutchinson, Secretary. The Church Bazaar.—The proceeds of the recent bazaar in aid of the Llanblethian Church tower restoration fund are estimated to amount to something like £ 250. The Market.—There was a poor supply at the Market on Tuesday, and few customers. Apart from the sale of some sheep and pigs, little business was done. SEQUEL TO THE RACES. At the L-owbridge County Police-court on Tuesday (before Major C. J. 1. Edmondes, Mr. E. Tudor Owen, and Mr. C. M. Davies), Herbert Foster (38) and Charles Donoghue (27), labourers, were brought up on remand charged with unlawfully gaming at the Cow- bridge Races on the previous Thursday. From the evidence of Sergt. Rees Davies (Maesteg) it appeared that he and Sergt. Rees, of Pontypridd, were together on the racecourse in private clothes. The defend- ants engaged in a boxing bout, and when a large crowd collected they commenced to play the Donkey trick." Pieces of wood, on which were painted various numbers, were sold to people in tke crowd at 2d. each, and the prisoners were shouting 2d. a stick, two bob the winner." Having disposed of six- teen pieces and receiving 2s. 8d. in all from the crowd, a card was produced from a box, and a call made for the wood bearing the cor- responding number, which was produced by a confederate in the crowd. Only Foster and Donoghue saw the card produced from the box. Each time the 2s. was won by a confederate of the prisoners, the net pro- ceeds on each transaction thus being 2s. 8d. Witness and his fellow officer made a rush for the prisoners, and captured them and their stock. They took them to Cowkridge Police- station, where they were locked up. Detective Sergt. Gretton, of Cardiff Borough Police, gave evidence as to previous convictions. Prisoners admitted that they I- played a game of chance." Having regard to the fact that they had been in custody since Thursday, the Bench let the prisoners off on payment of 30s., in- cluding costs. BOROUGH POLICE COURT. Tuesday.—Before Messrs. C. M. Davies (Mayor) and J. Pickard (ex-Mayor). Lost Their Way.-John Strong and John Ross, Lisworney, labourers, summoned for being drunk in the early hours of Sunday morning, did not appear. Sergt. Jones spoke to finding the two men drunK in the roadway. He took Strong to the Police-station for safety, and conducted Ross to the Llantwit- road. Ross had a bottle of beer in his hand. Witness asked him where he had been drink- ing and he replied All over the shop. Strong refused to say where he had been sup- plied. He had since seen the defendants, who declared that they ktot their way and drank some liquor which they had purchased for Sunday. Strong had to pay 5s., and Ross 10s. During Prohibited Hours.—James McNa- mara, a pedlar, lodging at Trotts Model Lodging-house, Cowbridge, appeared in an- swer to a charge of being on licensed premises during prohibited hours.—Sergt. Jones stated that at mid-day on Sunday, April 14th, he was standing on the bridge when McNamara came from the road leading to Trott's Lodg- ing-house and went in the direction of the Royal Oak Inn, proceeding through an arch to the rear of the public-house. Witness fol- lowed and entered the house. He asked the landlord, Stephen Fitzgerald, if he had seen McNamara, and at that moment the defend- ant entered the room. Witness asked him what he was doing on licensed premises dur- ing prohibited hours, and defendant turning to the landlord said, "Will you buy those things?" He had nothing in his hand, and the landlord said lie did not wish to buy any- thing from him and ordered him out of the house. Witness told McNamara that he had received several complaints about him carry- ing bottles of spirits to the lodging-house on Sundays to the inmates, and that he would now be reported. He later came to the Police-station, and begged witness not to re- port him.—McNamara. who pleaded not guilty, said he went to the publitvhouse with regard to the sale of some onions. He had to pay 5s.

KENFIG HILL. Do Not Forget Whit-Monday Sports at Portheawl. First-class Prizes. Tenders for Band invited. For Entry Forms, apply to D. Hutchinson, Secretary. Tythegston Higher Parish Council.—The annual meeting of the above Council was held at the Council Infants' School, Cefn Cribbwr, on the 17th inst. There were present: Messrs. T. J. Davies, D. H. Price, David Marks, George Myers, Alfred Jury, W. H. Thomas, George Thomas (Stormy), Rees Rees, and Thomas Richards. Mr. David Marks was elected chairman for the ensuing year, and Mr. Alfred Jury vice-chairman. Messrs. David Jones (Pencastell) and William Evans (colliery proprietor) were elected overseers for 1907. Mr. John Matthews, who has acted for the assistant overseer, Mrs. Richards, was unanimously re-elected. With regard to the Waun Dafydd Footpath, a committee was ap- pointed to make an inspection, and to remedy any defects. The committee was also in- structed to examine Waun Tavern Footpath. Mr. D. H. Price called attention to a danger- ous pit near the Waun Cymla Footpath, be- tween Plough Inn and Kenfig Hill Station, and stated that the fence was not adequate to prevent children falling in. The clerk was instructed to write Mr. Lipscomb calling his attention to the danger and requesting him to erect a strong fence around the pit.

ST. DONATS, Do Not Forget Whit-Monday Sports at Portheawl. First-class Prizes. Tenders for Band invited. For Entry Forms, apply to D. Hutchinson, Secretary. CHURCH REr OPEN IN G SERVICES. The ancient and picturesquely-situated old Parish Church at St. Donatts, nestling under the walls of the Castle, was reropenoo on Tuesday after repairs and alterations. The tower, roof, and portions of the interior were in such a condition as to require immediate attention, and the work was enthusiastically undertaken by Mr. Morgan S. Williams, under whose supervision it was carried out in a true spirit of reparation. Mr. Williams bore the entire cost of the work. and he also presented a handsome stone pulpit, to which there is an entrance through the wall from the chancel. The work of reparation com- prised the re-building of the tower, the point- ing of the walls, and the repair of the roof. The exterior work was carried out in such a way as not to interfere with the ancient ap- pearance of the building. The exterior has been greatly improved, and the nave refloored with wood blocks, the raised board flooring in parts of the edifice being done away with. A heating apparatus has been installed, and the lighting has been rendered more efficient. Mr. G. E. Halladay, the diocesan surveyor, has acted in the capacity of consulting archi- tect for the restoration, and the fifteenth cen- tury processional cross has been restored in the form of an altar cross from Mr. Halla- day's design, the ancient fragment being de- tachable and having in no way been inter- fered with. Great credit is due to Mr. Williams for the care which he has bestowed in the restoration of the church to an excel- lent condition. The old church possesses the finest and most perfect churchyard cross in the diocese, together with one of the oldest and most perfect registers. The ore-opening took place on Tuesday. The ceremony was performed by the A en. Arch- deacon Edmondes, of Llandaff. who preached at the subsequent service. The Vicar (the Rev. L. D. Richardson, M.A.) conducted the service, and the lessons were read by the Rev. John Jones, R.D., of St. Bride's Major, and the Rev. B. Lloyd, vicar of St. Woolos, New- nArf. ()+ha.r- mArfTTr nrocAnf n-oro t.np Revs. .1.1. u WIC'I gj piroviiu n ci VU Daniel Evans. rector of Llanmaes, and Henry Morris, vicar of Llantwit Major. At the ser- vice in the evening the preacher was the Rector of Llanmaes, and on Wednesday even- ing the Rev. Canon Williams, Rector of Wolvesnewton, preached. The collections were in aid of the Poor Benefices Fund.

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MAESTEG. Do Not Forget Whit-Monday. Sports at Portheawl. First-class Prizes. Tenders for Band invited. For Entry Forms, apply to D. Hutchinson, Secretary. Poor Rate.—A meeting of the overseers of Cwmdu was held at the Collector's Office on Friday evening to receive the collector's statement of account for the half-year end- ing March 31st, and the precepts for the en- suing half-year. The demand made upon the overseers showed an increase of CSO in the Guardians' call, and an increase of £1,000 in the County Council call on the previous half-year. The total amount demanded from the parish is £ 3,450, which will require a rate of 2s. 3d. in the £ to be levied. Having a balance at the bank, the overseers agreed to make a rate of 2s. in the £ for the half-year. Temperance Festival.—On Monday evening a temperance festival was held at Seion Chapel, Caerau, the temperance choirs of Saron, Duffryn, and Seion churches taking part. Mr. W. J. Watkins, in his usual able manner, conducted, while Mr. W. J. Rich- ards (Gwalia House) presided at the organ. The chairman was Mr. Jidward Morgan, under-manager of the Coegnant Colliery; Mr. John B. Jones (Saron) was the treasurer; while the secretarial duties were carried out in an efficient manner by Mr. George E. Thomas. The Rev. J. Llewellyn (Duffryn) catechised the children, and addresses were given by Messrs. Joseph Hughes and Benja- min Miles upon temperance work. The fol- lowing tunes were sung:—"Derwenlas," "Diod Duw," "Cenadon bach yw ni," "Milwyr Ieuanc Iesu," Baner Rhinwedd." Presentation.—Mr. H. Yarsley, chief clerk at the Llynfi Office, has been seriously ailing for some timo, and is now, through the mag- nanimity of his employers—Messrs. North's Navigation Collieries Co. (1889), Ltd.—about to embark on a voyage to the Mediterranean for the benefit of his health. On -Londa.37 evening lie was presented bv the Llvnfi Office and Colliery staffs with a travelling bag and rug, as well as a Swan lountain pen, as a token of their good feeling. The presenta- tion was made on behalf of the combined staffs by Mr. W. McPherson, electrical en- gineer, who made a most nithy and appropri- ate speech; and Mr. Yarsley feelingly re- sponded. Speeches by other members of the staff followed, in which hope was expressed that Mr. Yarsley would be restored to health, and the proceedings terminated by musical contributions from Master James A. Laviers, of the Llynfi Office Staff. Funerals.—On Wednesday the funeral took place of Mrs. Margaret Williams, wife of Mr. John Williams, Ty Gwyn. The deceased lady, who had reached a wpe age, was a mother of Mr. Rees Williams. Commercial- street Mrs. Maddocks, of High-street; and Mrs. Eaton, of Union-street. A short ser- vice was held at the residence, and the re- mains were borne for interment at Saron Churchyard. At the grave&ide the Rev. T. Esgar James (Saron) spoke in high terms of the character of the deceased. The Rev. S. Williams (Zoar) engaged in prayer, and the Rev. J. Morley Davies gave out the hymn "Bydd myrdd o ryfeddodau," which was sung with much feeling.—The funeral of Miss Annie Phillips, of Alfred-street, Maesteg, took place on Wednesday afternoon, the in- terment being made at Llangynwyd. The Rev. J. Williams (Congregational) officiated. Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved family. In Bankruptcy.-The colliers' strike in 1898 and the illness of himself and family were causes of failure put forward by Richard John Llewellyn, collier, 25 Barnardo-street, late of 4 Union-street, Maesteg, who appeared at the first meeting of his creditors in the office of the official receiver at Cardiff on Wednesday. The liabilities were JE71, and the deficiency JE57. The official receiver (Mr. George David), who remains trustee, in his printed observations, states that the bankrupt during the strike of 1898 got behind with his ac- counts for groceries and other necessaries. and for a number of years past he had been incurring fresh accounts in order to pay off his old debts, and had been obliged to borrow from money-lenders at heavy rates of in- terest. An administration order, under which he was to pay his creditors 12s. a month, was granted him at Bridgend County Court in November, 1905, but this was res- cinded in May, 1906, on the application of one of the creditors. Bankrupt, who is now working at a colliery in the neighbourhood of Port Talbot, at a weekly wage of 30s., had filed his own petition in consequence of four- teen judgments being obtained against him. The public examination is fixed for May 7th. .N aii Ly ii 3 iloii xtesident s L)eatti. -.1110 runorai oi iVirs. KouencK, wile or councillor J. Lwdericii, stationer, Nantynylion, tooii place oil xuesday aitoi-iiooii, ana on all blues sympathy was shown with the relatives. snort service was held at the iiouso at 3.5U p.m., when a purtion 01 Scripture was read oy tne Kev. toamuei Jones, itisca, alter which tne iXev. u. James, late or iiriagenu, uoa or rbntaitiulais, engaged in prayer, lierore the cortege lext tile nouse, tile Hev 1). L. noweiis, pastor ol &aiem iiaptist Church, ot which de- ceased was a member, gave out the well- known funeral hymn, Daeth. yr awr 1m dianc adre, the conductor ot tne singing being Air. o. Evans. Ihe cortege proceeded to the old Salem Churchyard, where the Ul- terment took place. Among the ministers present were noticed the .tievs. T. dnmths, Biaenavon; lorwertli Jones. Bethama; U. James, Poiitai-,d,ulais, D. C. Salem; W. Morgan, Caersaleni; S. llliams, Zoar W. R. YVatkins, B.A., Tabernacle; W. Solfa Thomas, Jerusalem; S. Beckmgham, Hope; T. Jtegar James, Saron; W. Griffiths, 1.1an- trisant; Rhys Davies, Bethel. Representing the District Council were the chairman (Jtlr. J. P. Gibbon) Messrs. J. Howells, J. Edmunds, J. Jenkins, T. Roes (High-street), T. Lewis, T. Griffiths, the meeting of the Council having been adjourned from 4 o'clock to 5 to enable members to attend. The school managers of the group u ere represen- ted by Messrs. Jenkin Jones, ALE., T. Mor- gans, and i, Williams. Others present were Dr. T. Pe-arce, jiessrs. L. u. Morgan (mana- ger, Metropolitan Bank), S. Grice, J. Dodd, and J. S. -avails (schoolmasters;, J. Hum- phreys (surveyor), etc. The chief umiii'nws were Mr. J. Roderick (husband;, Mr. Aneurin Roderick and Trevor Roderick (sons), Mrs. Harris (sister), and Mr. Joshua. Williams; Mr. and Mrs. Llewellyn James. Mr. and Mrs. David Griffiths (sisters and brothers-in-law); Mr. Jeremiah Williams, M.A., Abergele, and Mrs. Williams (brother and sister-in-law); Mr. James Davies, M.E., Llantarnani, and Mrs. Davies (Mr. Roderick's sister and brother-in-law), and numerous more distant relatives. There were no nowers by request. At the graveside the following ministers made very touching references to the departed Rev. T. Griffiths, Iorwerth Jones, G. James, and D. C. Howells, and the Rev. W. Morgan, Caersalem, engaged in prayer, after which the Rev. D. C. Howells gave out the hymn, "Melus fydd y fwyn gyfeilach," which was feelingly rendered. Much sympathy has been extended the family in their bereavement.

PONTYRHYL. Do Not Forget Whit-Monday Sports at Porthcawl. First-class Prizes. Tenders for Band invited. For Entry Forms, apply to D. Hutchinson, Secretary. Social Evening.—A very successful even- ing's entertainment was held at Tylagwyn on Monday last, organised by the society of lady members in aid of the funds of the Zenana Missions. Mrs. J. Griffiths, Cartref (presi- dent), Mrs. T. Morgan, Tylagwyn (treasurer). Miss Dollie Jones, Preswylfa (secretary), and the members of the committee and "others worked assiduously to ensure compete suc- cess; indeed, failure was not possible to such a band of energetic and willing workers, and the entertainment turned out successful in the highest dogreq. The beautifully decor- ated tables were loaded with tempting dain- ties, and a large number, &at down. After tea the Rev. T. B. Phillips (pastor) was voted to the chair, and a capital concert was given, the items being as follows:—Pianoforte solo, Mr. Tom Kinsey duet, Master S. Jones and Miss Katie Griffiths; song, Mrs. E. Kinsey; duett, Miss G. May Jones and Master Tudor Williams; recitation, Mr. W. Owen; duct, Mrs nrl1\fi"" T, T«a • a/vnor "1\1; "f.>}." w; I -&.A' .1>0' "&I.oJ.t "<.A. J' 1'y 11- liams; song,_Mre. Lee; recitation, Mr. Wil- Iiams: song, Miss Lee; quartette. The Bag- pipe Band," Messrs. Jones, Lee. Kinsev. and Griffiths; song, Mr. W. Rees; duet, Mr. and Mrs. Lee; recitation, Mr. E. Kinsey: song, Mr. Henry Lee; duet, Miss Mary and Master Tudor Williams; and a rendering of Chwifia'n Dysglaer Faner" by the Male Voice Party, under the leadership of Mr. Tom Kinsey. The various items on the programme were accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Griffiths. Miss C. J. Lee, Mr. E. Job. and Mr T. Kinsey. The customary votes of thanks brought a most enjoyable evening to a close.

THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN COAL AND MANURE 00., EAST STREET, Llantwit Maj or, I AGENTS: Cory Bros., Ltd., House & Steam Coals. Lawe's Chemical Manures Molassine Meal. Bibby's Oil Cake and Feeding Stuff. All Farm Requisites. Enquiries Solicited. Speciality-Best English Wallsend House Coal. Give it a trial. MAESTEG & DISTRICT HORSE SHOW & PARADE. PRESIDENT J. BOYD HARVEY, ESQ., J.P. T iv THE 6TH ANNUAL SHOW Will be held on Maesteg Football Ground, On MONDAY, MAY 6th, 1907 00nn |y DDI7CG Four Valuable Silver Cups as Champion Prizes. 39 Classes open 111 I lll/LlLUa to Tradesmen, Farmers, and others. 14 Classes for Cobs, Hacks, and Shires (open to the United Kingdom). OPEN CLASSES. J.OV JL. M.I.Z.iVsi ^rUU X t/XU JL 11AO For the Best Cob or Hack (Mare or Gelding) exceeding 14.2, to be driven in harness ^10 £ 3 £ 1 For the Best Cob or Hack (Mare or Gelding) not exceeding 14.2, to be driven in harness £ 5 io/- For the best Cob or Hack (Mare or Gelding) exceeding 14.2, to be ridden £3 10/- For the best Cob or Hack (Mare or Gelding) not exceeding 14.2, to be ridden £3 £ 1 10/- For the Best Pony not exceeding 13.2, to be driven in harness £ 3 fl 10/- For the Best Pony not exceeding 13.2, to be ridden [2 £ 1 10/- I For the Best Dray or Cart Mare or Gelding, any height. £ 5 £ 2 For the Best Jumper, over Hurdles £ 5 "C 2, 11 mile Trotting Handicap, to be ridden in heats £ 5 £ 2 £ 1 1t mile Trotting Handicap, horses not to exceed 13.2—to be ridden in heats. £ 3 3s. £ 1 is. 10/6 Farmer's Team, Agricultural Horses £ 2 10/- 5/- Best Cob or Hackney Stallion, to be driven in harness £ 2 2s. Champion Prizes. Four Valuable Silver Cups; 1.—A Silver Challenge Cup, value £ 5 5s.—presented by Miss Talbot, Margam Park—will be given to the Exhibitor of Champion Heavy Horse of the Show. 2.—A Silver Challenge Cup, value E4 4s.—presented by Messrs. John Dewar & Sons, Ltd., Whiskey Distillers, Perth-will be given to the Exhibitor of the Champion Light Horse of the Show. 3.—A Silver Challenge Cup, value £ "5 5s.—presented by Messrs. Joseph Rank, Ltd., Millers, &c., Barry Dock-confined to Grocers and Bakers resident in the Maesteg Urban District Council Area. 4.-A Silver Challenge Cup, value £ 5 5s.-presented by Iessrs., Spillers & Bakers, Ltd., Millers, Cardiff-to be competed for by the winners in the local classes. Special Trains will be run and Cheap Tickets issued by the Railway Companies. The Volunteer Band will be in Attendance. Refreshments on Greunds. IS5 Entries close Monday, April 29th, 1907. Judging commences at 11 o'clock. Schedule of Prizes now ready and may be obtained of the Hon. Sec., MR. A. NICHOLAS, Grocer, &c., Commercial Street,, Maesteg. Telephone, P.O. 8. Grand Stand Tickets (Reserved Seats, 2/6 each) are ready and may be obtained from Mr. W. H. Llewellyn, Commercial Street, Maesteg. 5804

COITY. Parish Council.—The annual meeting of the newly-elected Council of Coity Higher was held at the Council School at Coity last week. There were present: Messrs. Thomas Morgan (Hendre), Thomas Morgan (Oak Inn), Thos. Watkins, Henry John, William Rosser, William David, John Francis, and the clerk (Mr. ili. Rees). Mr. John Francis was elected to the chair pro. tem. while the appointment of a chairman for the ensuing year was proceeded with. Mr. Thomas Watkins moved, and Mr. Thos. Morgan (Oak Inn) seconded that Mr. Thos. Morgan, The Hendre, be appointed to the position, and this was carried. On the mo- tion of Mr. J. Francis, seconded by Mr. Henry John, Mr. William Rosser, of Byeast- wood, was elected vice-chairman. Mr. John Francis moved, and Mr. William David seconded, that Mr. William Evans, of Panty- fylla, be appointed as overse-er for the ensu- ing year. An amendment was moved by Mr Thos. Wat kins, seconded by Mr. Thos. Mor- gan (Oak Inn) that Mr. David Owen (Spencer Road) be appointed. There voted for the amendment, Messrs. Thos. Watkins, Henry John. Thos. Morgan (Oak Inn), and the chairman: and for the motion Messrs. John Franeis. William David, and the Vice-chair- man. The chairman gave his casting-vote in favour of the amendment. The Chairman moved, and Mr. Henry John seconded, that Mr. William Rosser, of Byeastwood, be ap- pointed second overseer of the poor for the year. This was put to the meeting and car- ried unanimously. The Chairman, Messrs. John Francis, Thos. Watkins, and William Rosser were appointed Footpath Committee. It was also resolved that a parish meeting be called to consider the water extension to the inhabitants of Pantypylla.

COYCHURCH HIGHER Parish Council.—The statutory meeting of this Council was held at the Council School on the 19th inst., when there were present: Messrs. J. B. Hawkins, T. Griffiths. W. Ed- wards. H. Edwards, and J. Evans, together with Mr. Isaiah John (clerk) and District Councillor G. Edwards, the latter of whom I was present by invitation to assist the Coun- cil in the consideration of the proposed Heol- ycyw water scheme, which is calculated to cost -C8,50. The clerk occupied the chair pro. tem.. while the members signed the declara- tions of acceptance of office. Mr. J. Evans was elected chairman of the Council, and Mr. W. Edwards vice-chairman, while Messrs. T. Griffiths and W. Griffiths were elected first and second overseers respectively. Mr. G. Edwards, as trustee of the local charity, sub- mitted a list of the past year's distribution of the money, and the same was unanimously approved of) and Mr. Edwards thanked for his services. The Council's yearly accounts were gone through and found correct, with, a balance of over £8 in favour of the parish. The clerk submitted correspondence relating to Cwmrhydymilwyr water, which the Pen- coed Parochial Committee sought to obtain, and a bridge proposed to be built between Pencoed and Coychurch Higher parishes over the Coywlyn river near Caeceryg, and these matters were adjourned for consideration, as well as that of the Heolycyw watdfc scheme, till after the joint meeting of the Pencoed and Coychurch Higher Parish Councils, to be held en the 25th inst. A resolution was unanimously adopted requesting the Peny- bont District Council to constitute the mem- bers of the Parish Council, together with Messrs. Griffith Edwards. W. Griffiths (Corneldu), J. Jenkins (Tv Charles), and G. Warren (Gower Villa), as Parochial Commit- tee to act in connection with the Heolycyw water scheme. The Chairman and Mr. J. B. Hawkins were appointed a deputation on behalf of the Council to wait upon the Bridg- end postmaster with a view of obtaining a local office for Heolycyw. an earlier delivery of letters, and additional boxes for the parish. The clerk was instructed to write the G.W.]R. Company to urge the immediate necessity of placing wicket gates at their Biackmill level, crossings over the Gilfach and Ogmore sec- tions of their line. Mr. Evan James, Bryn- with, wrote to complain how one field of his. was practically ruined by workme* passing over it in all directions on account of the bad state of the footpath proper. It was agreed that the members of the Council should at- tend the Manor's Leet with a view of secur- ing efficient drainage of that portion of the- path which passes over the common, and the- consideration of repairing all the path which. passets over private land was adjourned till after the Leet. It was decided'to request the Penybont District Council to abandon the major improvement proposed to be carried out near jjlwyniwrch: the amount of traffio did not justify the expense. The Council were, however, of opinion that the minor im- provement. already commenced, was needed, and should be completed. The Penybont authority was also to be reminded that the road at Nantygroes, which they had promised to repair, waa still in a very dangerous state. This was all the bnsiness. Printed and P'ubli«hed by the Central Gla- morgan Printing and Fnbliiking Company, Limited, at the "Glamorgan Gsmtte" Offioes, Queen-atreet, Bridgend, Ohfe* morgan* FRIDAY, APRIL 26th, 1907. -i