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RESERVOIR ARBITRATION. [Continued from Page 7.] The Referee: I don't think it is in the least remarkable. It often, happens that these conflicting clauses occur apd have never been noticed. Mr Acland What is your view as a lawyer? Is this contract void, in existence, or has it been-determined?—Witness: When a solici- tor takes the opinion of counsel his own opinion is nothing. Couns-er opinion ought to be followed. The Referee: Perhaps you would not mind answering the question now. Mi-. Acland: Is your view that the contract is void, is in existence, or has been deter- mined ? Witness: I would rather not express an opinion. In the course of his cross-examination witness said the Local Government Board had never definitely refused to let the Council borrow more money. Re-examined: It was after a letter from the Local Government Board saying they agreed a fresh source of supply should be sought that the Council resolved to determine the contract. Mr. R. H. Tiddeman, M.A., gave evidence in support of defendants' case, that the site of the reservoir was unsuitable. He was a member of the Council of the Geological So- ciety, and had been engaged on the geolo- gical survey of England and Wales for 37 years. The hearing was again adjourned. WEDNESDAY. On Wednesday, Mr. Tideman explained the reasons why he did not think the site a desir- able one for making a reservoir.—Cross-exam- ined by Mr. Acland: Is the rock," he was asked, where this reservoir is, so permeable as to make it impossible for the site of a re- servoir ?"—It is not desirable to make a. re- servoir on such a rock. I will not go so far a4 to say it is impossible, because you could make the reservoir water-tight. Re-examined by Mr. Evans: As to the per- meability of this rock, the chief difficulty was apparently the disturbed nature of the ground and the cracks which you found?- yes. Mr. Williams Ymyr Davies, formerly sur- veyor to the Maesteg Local Board, who has been engaged on the reservoir site for some time, said he opened up a number of trial holes on the site to seek for clay. He found clay in about a dozen, of the holes. It was an area of good clay. Witness declined to work out figures as to the amount of stuff which would have to be cleared to get the clay. He had not been called on to do the sum before, and he would not do it now. (Laughter.) Mr. Acland: Shall I do it for yon? Mr Davies: Not for me. but this gentleman here (pointing to the official referee). (Laugh- ter.) Mr. William Thomas Chadwvn, assistant in the firm of Messrs. Middleton, Hunter, and Duff, engineers, was called to speak of the clay found near the site of the reservoir. Mr. S. T. Evans (examining witness): Have you had a large experience in puddle clay ? Witness: Well, not a large experience. I have had some experience with the New River Company. Mr. Evans: Most witnesses endeavour to magnify their experience. You seem to prefer to diminish yours. (Laughter.) MT. James Diggle, civil eneineer, said he had had 3-5 vears' experience in the construc- tion and administration of waterworks and works of a like character. He was consult- ing engineer to many corporations. He had examined the Maesteg site, and eave detailed evidence of faults and fissures he had found in the trench and tunnel. The strata were broken and dislocated: there was not one yard in length of a water-tight bottom throughout the whole of the, trench. The court again adjourned.

Thieves broke into St. Pancras Baths and Wash-houses, Kentish Town, early on Monr day morning, and stole the whole of Satur- day's takings and the proceeds of an exhibi- tion of animated pictures.

EDUCATION IN GLAMORGANSHIRE. TEACHERS AND PUBLIC WORK. APPLICATIONS FROM BRIDGEND AND GILFACH HEADMASTERS. A meeting of the Glamorgan Education Committee was held at the Gwyn Hall, Neath, on Tuesday. Dr. Morris presided. TEACHERS AND PUBLIC WORK. The report of the Elementary Education Sub-Committee contained paragraphs which stated that Mr. J. canniff, headmaster of the Evanstown Council School, Gilfach Goch, had applied for permission to attend the meeting of the court of governors of the University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire on October 18th, and ;.vir. J. G. Jenkins, headmaster of Bridgend Boys' Council fechool, for special permission to attend the monthly meeting of the governors of the Bridgend County School, of which lie is a member. With regard to Mr. Canniff, the sub-commit- tee recommended that while permission be granted him to attend the meeting on the 18th October, the regulation of the commit- tee prohibiting schoolmasters from attending meetings of public bodies during school hours be in future strictly adhered to. As to Mr. Jenkins, the sub-committee renorted that they were unable to depart from the regula- tion, and suggested that the time of meeting of the governors might be altered so as to take place outside of elementary school hours. Alderman T. J. Hughes said lie felt that if the committee had power to do so, something might be done to give permission to a teacher who could be of any dehnite service to the county upon a purely educational subject. The Chairman said tne regulation which had been adopted pi evented any of the teachers from attending meetings during school hours. Permission had1 previously been given Mr. Rhys Nicholas to attend the meetings of the N.U.T., but his opinion was that the new regulation upaet even that per- mission. Mr. Hopkin Morgan Isn't there a rule which allows the managers to give permis- sion ? Alderman Hughes: That is in a matter of urgency. Mr. T. M. Franklen (clerk): The managers have no power to give permission contrary to the committee's regulation. It is a pity that the exact terms of the regulation are not at the moment available. Alderman T. J. Huerhes moved that con- sideration of these paragraphs in the sub- committee's report be postponed until the next meeting, so that the exact terms of the regulation with regard to teachers attending meetings might be produced. If permission could not be given then all the teachers must be treated alike, but if any exceptions were to be made let them be made where the cir- cumstances justified. The motion was carried. COUNTY COUNCIL POWER. The Elementary Education Sub-Committee recommended that the proposals of the com- mittee as to the erection of new schools de- cide-d upon at their last meeting be reported to the managers of the respective groups con- cerned and that their observations be invited upon those proposals. Alderman T. J. Hughes moved the deletion of the recommendation. -Lie- thought it was an error in tactics to submit the proposals to the local managers. The nuestion whether the committee should go into a Voluntary school district was a matter of policy which the committee should retain' in their own hands. The committee might be seriously hampered at an inquiry bv the production by the opposition of a resolution passed by the managers that the school was not required. He earnestly hoped the committee would re- ject the recommendation. Mr. Evan E. Davies, Maesteg. seconded. Mr Llewellyn D. Howell thought the recom- mendation was a good one and hoped it would be adopted. He thought it was rather bad tactics for the committee to use their men to go around with a petition in favour of a public elementary school, as it give the Church party a wrong impression and stirred up feeling unnecessarily. He thought that when the wishes of the local peoole were not consulted bad feeling was stirred np, and :t was not the intention of the Education Act that such feeling should be created. Alderman Hughes's motion was carried. the mover remarking that Mr Howell's speech was the best argument in favour of it.

The New County Assessment. I SERIOUS EFFECT ON THREE PARISHES. Some time ago the Assessment Committee of the Glamorgan County Council appointed a valuer to value the Bridgend Union. In some parishes the valuation was consider- ably advanced, while in others it was con- siderably reduced. When the Great Western Railway Company found that their assess- ments had been reduced by the county valuer in certain parishes, the company, naturally, gave notice of appeal to the Union Assessment Committee, with the view of having their properties reduced in those parishes. The Assessment Committee was practically helpless, and the rates had already been made in all the parishes and mostly collected for the half-year ended in September last. To give a few figures, the following reductions in Great Western Rail- way assessments have been made in the parishes named hereunder:- Reduction. Coyohurch Higher £ 1,931 St. Bride's Minor 1:1.;333 Newcastle Higher R631 The two former parishes have a com- paratively low rateable value so that the amounts to be made up on account of the large reductions after the rate was made will be a real burden. At the last meeting of the Penybont Rural District Council the matter was taken up by the Rev. Eynon Lewis, and a special meeting of the Council has since been held to consider what steps should be taken to relieve those parishes. The Coun- cil, sitting in committee, has formulated a scheme, and this will be sent to the Local Government Board for their approval.

VACANT CORONERSHIP. FIFTEEN APPLICATIONS. A meeting of the Local Government Board Committee of the Glamorgan County Council was held at Cardiff yesterday afternoon, with Alderman William Llewellyn in the chair, to consider applications for the post of coroner for the eastern district of the county. There were fifteen applications from six medical practitioners, six solicitors, one barrister, one fishmonger, and one underground haulier. The intention had been to prepare a. "short list" of five, but when the committee came to the consideration of the qualifications of each applicant it was found that only two had stated them. Mr. Blandy Jenkins said that when the last coroner was appointed by the free- holders, who then made the appointment, it wawhold that no person was qualified unless he had land to the value of £ 1,000. The Clerk explained that this ownership was stipulated as security for the proper per- formance of the coroner's duties. It was finally agreed to re-advertise. stating the qualifications. with the amount of landed property necessary (as approxi- mately to the value of £ 1,000), and to con- sider the applications received in a fort- night's time. List of applicants:—P. Davies, fishmonger; Charles E. Edwards, so- licitor; W. T. Evans. consulting medical practitioner: J. T. Howell, solicitor; J. A. Hughes, solicitor: David Jenkins, under- ground haulier; William Miles, medical prac- titioner; David Naunton Morgan, medical practitioner; J. a. Morgan, solicitor; Gwyn Morris,, barrister-at-law; Isaac Llewellyn Morris, medical practitioner: David Rees, solicitor: C. F. G. Sixsmith, medical practi- tioner Daniel Rees Thomas. medical practi- tioner; Robert Thomas, solicitor.

2nd VOL. BATT. WELSH REGIMENT. BRIDGEND DETACHMENT. Orders for Week Ending Saturday, Nov. 2nd. 1.—Adjutant's Drill this (Friday) evening. Fall in at 7.30 p.m. Dress, drill order. 2.-Morris-Tuhe Practice and Semaphore Signalling on Monday ne«t, 28th inst. Fall in at 7.30 p.m. Dress, plain clothes. 3.—Members in possession of rifles and bayonets are requested to return same to the Armoury immediately.

FOOTBALL. + BRIDGEND WEDNESDAY v. CARDIFF WHARTONS. THE WEDNESDAY STILL UNDEFEATED. This match was played at Bridgend on Wednesday afternoon. Wednesday: Back, W. Corns; threequar- ters, C. Millard, I. Howell, D. Griffiths, and W. David; half-backs, A. Howell and T. Evans; forwards, Dan Thomas (capt.), H. W. I Warner, T. J. Arthur, A. Deereman, O. M. Powell, S. Bevan, G. Francis, and F. Evans. This was the Wednesday's sixth match. The Wednesday kicked oil, and from the re- turn they rushed down the held. and Tommy Evans getting possession, scored, Dan Thomas failing with the kick. It was not long before the Wednesday threequarters got going, and from a nice round of passing, Tommy Evans again scored in the corner. The kick failed. The Whartons were the heavier pack, but the Whartons quite held their own. Just before the interval Dent. intercepting, ran half the length of the field and scored for the Whartons. The try was converted, and the Wednesday at half-time led by a point. From the re-start several scrums were fought out on the half-way line, from one of which Tommy Evans broke oeautifully away, and, only having the full-back to beat, chose to pass to Arthur, who took the ball nicely, and scored under the posts, Dai Griffiths con- verting. Just after this, Muller got posses- sion and dropped a nice goal for the Whar- tons, and just before call of time Dai Griffiths scored again for Bridgend. The kick again failed. Final sm-re. I Bridsend Wednesday 1 3 14 Cardiff Whartons *2 0 9 *1 Dropped.

Football Teams for Saturday. BRIDGEND v. NEATH. At Bridgend. Bridgend: Back, W. Pennell; threequar- ten; (selected from), Tom Matthews (captain), A. Palmer, D. Griffiths, B. Groves, and D. Thomas; half-backs, Clem Lewis and A. Power; forwards (selected from), E. James, B. Gronow, W. Gronow, T. Thomas, W. David, G. Singer, A. Deereman, B. Hapgood, and Burnell. Kick off at 3.30. MAESTEG v. PONTARDAWE. At Poiitardawe. Maesteg: Back, Joe Lewis; threequarters, Gunn, H. Llewellyn, T. Duckfield, Treharne, and W. Thomas; half-backs Davies and Hendra; forwards, W. J. Davies, H. Rees, 8. Ackerman, J. Griffiths, J. Thomas, T. Evans, T. Mort, R. Phillips, and D. Acker- man. BRIDGEND QUINS v. TONDU RANGERS. At Tondu. Tondu: Back, Ernie Browning: threequar- ters, J. Richmond, T. John, G. Hopkin, and W. H. Williams; half-backs, W. Thomas and J. Hopkin (capt.); forwards. Eddie Rees, A. Baker. W. Grant, L. Danter, D. Davies, P. Ford, J. Smith. W, D. Nott, and M. Thomas. 'Quins: Back, A. Burnett threequarters, W. Hockings (capt.). A. Hockings, P. Purnell and B. Groves; half-backs, W. Jenkins and W. Nfoi-gaii forwards (selected from), F. j Evans, S Bevan, T. Jenkins, T. Guildford, F. Bradshaw. B. Hapgood, W. Quinlan, A. Brown, R. Rose, and R. Uieli. Brake leavc,6 York Hotel at 2.30 sharp. GILFACH GOCH v. BLAENGARW. At Blaengarw. Gilfach Goch: Back, E. Johnson; three- quarters, W. J. Jones (capt.), L. Evans, C. Evans, and W. Williams; half-backs, Ben Jones and it. White; forwards, P. Morgan, T. Hares, S. Evans, T. Cox, D. Harrison, D. S. Jones, H. Harding, and R. Morgan. PEXCOED v. GARW UNITED. At Pencoed. Pencoed: Back, G. Devonshire; threequar- ters, T. Evans (capt.), W. David, 1. M. Howell and B. Davies; half-backs, A. Howell and E. Davies; forwards, T. Davies, W. Watkins, C. Davies, J. Mordecai, D. Watkins, L. Thomas, G. Treharne, and J. Mead. Referee, Mr. S. Davies, Bridgend. EENCOJ £ D II. v. PORTHCAWL II. At Porthcawl. Porthcawl II.: Back, TO. David; three- quarters, E. Osman, C. Burnell A. Other and C. Harry; half-backs, E. Wilkins and T. Thomas; forwards, C. Hookaway, E. John, O. Rowe, R. Anderson, T. Lewis, H. Noel, C. Williams, and W. Griffiths. Pencoed II. Back, F. Davey; threequar- ters, W. Richards, D. Lewis, J. Jones, D. Roberts; half-backs, T. Watkins and J. Davies; forwards, J. Ashman, H. Owen, J. Harries, W. Webber, Mogford, T. Morris, J. Watkins, and T. Goodman. Tratn leaves Pencoed at 1.30 p.m. PORTHCAWL v. PYLE. At Pyle. Porthcawl: Back, I. Williams; threequar- ters, W. Lewis, W. Rees, C. James, and D. Hopkins; half-backs, W. John and T. Bur- nell; forwards. H. Wilkm-s, F. Pearce, A. Pearce, E. Howells, T. Hopkins, W. Watkins, R. John, M. Hopkins.

Air Rifle Shooting. ST. JOHN'S (TONDU) v. ST. ILLTYD'S (BRIDGEND). St. Illtyd's F. Bartlett, 30; T. Davies, 26; A. Jones, 27 D. J. Jones, 23 R. Evans, 20; W. Davies, 23; H. B. ^utchmson, 27; M. Jenkins, 30; S. C. Davies, 21; F. James, 28; D. Davies, 24; D. R. Jame, 30. Total, 309. St. John's: C. Brewster, 24: H. Pritchard, 24: J. Richmond, 23; M. Thomas, 29; B. Purchase, 28; H. Hill, 21; P. Mead, 25; 1. Bevan, 30; A. Minchington, 28; W. Rich- mond, 15; J. Purchase, 24; A. R. Saunders, 25. Total, 296. KING'S HEAD (BRIDGED) v. NEW INN (PENYFAI). At New Inn, Penyfai. King's Head: A. Jones, 31; T. Lane, 29; D. Leysbon, 26; B. Gladwin, 27; T. Morton, 26; A. Parry, 25; J. Sutchff,30; G. Sim- monds, 28; W. Corns, 26; D. McLellan, 30; E. Enoch, 22; F. PVotheroe, 29. Total, 329. New Inm W. Randall, 31; W. Brewer, 29; J. Rees, 29; J. Blueback, 26: T. Fabian, 30; T. Jenkins, 29; W. Brewer, 27; W. Tam- pling, 24; E. Brewer, 30: D. Thomas, 31: J. J. Williams, 23; W. Jenkins, 30. Total, 339. NEW INN (PENYFAI) v. STAR HOTEL (ABERKENFIG). At New Inn, Penyfai. New Inn W. Randall, 30; W. Brewer, 29; J. Blueback, 28; J. Rees, 27; W. Sminey, 29; J. J. Williams, 28; T. Fabian, 26; W. Elsmere, 27; • T. Jenkins. 26; D. Thomas, 28; G. Duckfield, 29; J. Worgan, 27. Total, 335. Star Hotel: J. Higgins, 28; T. Howell, 29; S. Villis, 29; P. jJLoi-ris, 29; W. Williams, 32; T. Jones, 26: J. Poole, 33; J. Matthews, 29- M. Harris, 24; J. Lloyd, 29; W. Davies, 27; W. Bowen, 27. Totai, 344. STAR HOTEL (ABERKENFIG) v. WHITE LION (BRIDGEND). A most exciting match took place at. the first-mentioned club's range, and resulted in a tie. Scores s— Star Hotel: J. Huggins, 32; C. Heyler, 31; S. Villis, 29; P. Morris, ó2; W. Williams, 32; A. Bailey, 24; J. Howell, 28; W. Bowen, 30; A. Keepins, 24; A. Russell, 27; T. Jones, 31; T. Williams, 29. Total, 349. White Lion: W. Thomas, 29; J. Howe, 32; J. Morgan, 31; W. Austin. 26; C. Pel- frey, 28; E. Barrington, 30; O. Lewis, 27; W. Parkin, 32; J. Francis, 30; S. Bevan, 28- E. Loosemore, 29; J. Evans, 27. Total, 349. KING'S HEAD (BRIDGEND) v. DUKE OF WELLINGTON (COWBRIDGE). King's Head: A. Jones, 29; T. Lane, 29; C. Corbett, 31; W. Corns, B. Willis, 28; D. Leyshon, 31; D. McLellan1, 31; F. Prothenoe, 28; T. Morton, 26; J. Sutcliffe, 30; D. Williams, 26; G. uyons, 28. Total, 345. Duke of Wellington: M. Marks, 29; A. Winter, 26; S. Knapton, 28; A. Spencer, 28; D. R. Spencer, 29: G. Miles, 28.: Rees Jamee, 31; A. Lewis, 26 A. Dickens, 25; S. Villis, 29; J. Thomas, 29; F. Sanders, 27. Total, 335.

PORTHCAWL. Your old friend, Tom Jepson, is now Pro- prietor of the York Hotel, Bridgend. Call and see him. Golf Competition.—In the monthly bogey competition of the Porthcawl Golf Club on Saturday, the winner was Mr. Ernest Breffit (Newton), who returned a card of 6 down. The weather was entirely against good play. BRITISH AND FOREIGN J31.n.uE SOCIETY. EXHIBITION AND PUBLIC MEETING. A large number attended an exhibition of Bibles at the Newton Institute all Monday afternoon, which was held under tie auspices of the local auxiliary of the British and Foreign Bible Society. Through the efforts of Mrs. Sibbering Jones, The Windmill (lion. secretary), and other members of the com- mittee, a large collection had been brought together. Tea was served during the afternoon and Mrs. Hargest (Nottage) was in charge of a stall of Oriental needlework and curios. from missionary centres. The exhibition was not only interesting, but highly instructive and represented the printing presses of the 16th, 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, from Oxford, Cambridge, Edinburgh, London, Carmarthen, and Llanelli. Undoubtedly Newton. Nottage hi-> a wealth of old literature and Bibles, but the space avauable was not sufficient for exhibit- ing to the best ativantage, and time did not enable the visitors to enter very fully into the features of the various periods and editions. Some of the most rare were :—Mr. Wm. Rees, Railway-ter., very old but incomplete Bible, in imperfect condition; Mrs. Jenkins, Prys Owen, Cornelly, old black letter Testament; Mr. W. Williams, Philadelnhia-road, a Lord Wardour Bible; Mrs. John. New Inn, South- road, old Bible in good condition, with rare plates and apocrypha, and register; Mr. T. James, John-street, Kitto's illustrated, and three others; Mrs. Griffiths, Kingsleigh, Vic- toria-avenue, a seventeenth century Bible in excellent preservation, with plates, apocrv-ha and register Mr. Hardwick, Yorkley, South- road, and Bridgend. three interesting old Bibles in perfect leather binding: Miss E. M. David, Woodlands, Victoria-road, fine old Bible with brass clasps firmly fixed to leather thongs; Rev. David Evans, Newton, fine old family Bible, with plates; Rev. Crugfab Davies. Bible and rare edition of Milton's Paradise Lost" (17th centu-rv): Miss Forres- ter, John-street. Bible, representing the Scotch Pointing PVess (17th century). Many Peter Williams were sent in, also Matthew Henry, Hughes, Burkitt. and others: the British and Foreign Bible Society were well to the fore in 1st edition Jubilee and Cen- tenary volumes; many of "tile old Bibles con- tain the Proyer Book and Psalms, and several have the quaint lines- Steal not this book away for shame, For don't you see the owner's name. Mr. William Davies (Gwilym Glan Ogwy), a well-known book lover brought two Bibles, 17th century; Mrs. Wilson, Manor I arm, Newton, an illustrated "Book of Martyrs," very rare edition; Mrs. Roland Thomas, South-road, Porthcawl, large illustrated Bible, called "England's Greatness," a Royal edition, facsimile of the one given by Queen Victoria to Indian Prince. Amongst the modern. Bibles, Mr. Edgar Ware sent The Complete Century Bible": Mr. Williams, Llandogo House, Porthcawl, a British and Foreign Bible Society's edition bound in olive wood editions of JJaxter, Variorum, Duoglot, and Revised were there. with copious con- cordances and helps included. The firm of Virtue was represented by a very fine edition, illustrated, sent oy Mr. Bowen, John-street. Mrs. Thomas, Glen View, Newton, exhibited a number of old needlework book marks, in excellent coiifii-tioii also several -Bible' it is to be hoped that the committee wrll again organise an exhibition, to remain open for three days at least. We are sure it would be well appreciated not only by the people of the neighbourhood, but also by those of the surrounding districts. In the evening a well-attended meeting was held at the Newton Schoolroom, under the presidency of County Councillor G. Sibbering Jones. The meeting was opened by the Rev. E. W. Pearce. The Chairman, in an opening address, said the members of the local ladies' committee had shown great enthusiasm in their work, and judging by that splendid gathering, the enthusiasm had been contagious. All de- nominations were represented, and he was in- clined, like the Psalmist, to say. "How sweet it is to see brethren dwell together in unity." They had their liffle differences as sections of the Church, but he was elad that there were times when they could- sink those differ- ences and co-operate in the great work they had in hand. Through the British and Foreign Bible Society the Church would be enabled to fulfil the command, Go ye into all the world" he pointed out that every mis- sionary society was indebted to the Bible So- ciety for its translations. The increased missionary work meant increased responsibil- ity to professing Christians, and they should be more hearty in their support of the Bible Society than ever before. Miss Howe, Nowtoit, who is the treasurer of the committee, presented a report, which showed that the collections in the district amounted to t9 6s. 9d., and the net pro- ceeds of the exhibition j62 10s. Rev. Howell Powell, Pembroke, the depu- tation from the Parent Society, delivered a lengthy address on the operations of the So- ciety. He pointed out that though great work had been accomplished they had not distributed sufficient Bibles vet to supply only half the Chinamen of the world. He sub- mitted satisties showing what the Society had done for the various missionary societies, and he dealt in an interesting way with the in- crease of missionary work. All the sections of the Christian Church, he said, were united in this great work: though they carried dif- ferent banners they recognised that all pos- sessed the same Book, and worshipped the same Father. This Society more than any- thing else emphasised the unity which, after all, existed between the different bunches of the Church. Rev. B. C. Davies, in proposing a vote of thanks to Mr. Powell, said it was pleasing that all the denominations could appear on the broad platform of the Bible Society, and sink their sectarianism. In seconding, Rev. David Evans took the opportunity to congratulate Mrs. Sibbering Jones, and the other ladies who had worked with her, on the success which attended the exhibition of Bibles. An exhibition of that kind could not fail to stimulate the work of the Society in that district. The motion having been carried with accla- mation, Mr. Powell acknowledged', and, on his motion, a similar vote was accorded the chairman. Rev. G. Thomas closed with prayer.

PONTYCYMMER. Your old friend, Tom Jepson, is now Pro- prietor of the York Hotel, Bridgend. Ca 1 and see him.

HEOLYCYW. Anniversary.—The annual preaching ser- vices of the new Bethel Congregational Church were held on Wednesday evening and Thursday, last week, when powerful dis- courses were delivered by the Revs. Gower Richards, Pontardawe, and Dyfnallt Owen (the Crowned Bard), Pontypridd. The weather on Tuesday evening militated against a large attendance, but on Thursday the con- gregation was exceedingly large. Among other ministers present were the Rev. E. Gro- now, Pontypridd, Rev. R. Jones, Pencoed, and the pastor (Rev. H. Eynon Lewis), who conducted the services. The church at new Bethel is flourishing.

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LLANTWIT MAJOR. Your old friend, Tom Jepson, is now Pro- prietor of the York Hotel, Bridgend. Call and see him. Rocket Apparatus Iiis-nection.-The recent inspection of the life-saving crew of this town was in every way 6atisfactory to the authori- ties. Captain Freeman, accompanied by the Divisional Officer of Coast Guards, congratu- lated the men on their general efficiency. and expressed his opinion that they had proved their ability to the fullest extent, and al- though the crew may be equalled by others, they certainly had no. rivals. Coast Guards Wallace and Mortly had proved them- selves to be successful trainers. Anniversary Sc-rvices.-The anniversary services of Bethel Baptist Church were held on Tuesday and Wednesday, the 15th and 16th inst., when large congregations, consist- ing of members augmented by friends of other ifleno mi nations in this town and district, as- sembled in the chapel. The Rev. Owen Davies, pastor of Bethel, officiated at the ser- vices, the first of which was held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, and the others at 10.30 a.m., 2.30 and 6.30 p.m. on Wednesday. The preachers were the Rev. Charles Davies, Cardiff, and the Rev. E. Aubrey, Cardiff, instead of the Rev. W. Edwards, D.D., South Wales Bap- tist College. Considerable disappointment was expressed with regard to the unavoidable absence of Principal Edwards, who was in London attending the Welsh Church Com- missioii meetings. The Rev. E. Aubrey was in every respect an efficient and much appre- ciated substitute for the absent divine. Al- though the weather on Wednesday was ex- ceedingly bad, it had no effect upon the at- tendances. NATIONAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVEN- TION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN. MEETING AT THE HAM. In connection with the above Society, a drawing-room meeting was held at The Ham on Tuesday, at 3.30 p.m. Numerous invita- tions issued by Miss Nicholl were responded to, with the result that a large assembly of guests met to liear an address upon the ob- jects of the Society. Miss Aylmer, of the Central Office of the Society, was to have been the lecturer on the occasion, but a be- reavement in her family prevented her at- tending. Her place was taken by Mr. Teesdale. Mr. Iltyd Nicholl was voted to the chair, and in a, brief speech, introduced the lecturer to the large audience, which com- pletely filled the great hall of The Ham. Mr. Teesdale gave a graphic account of the aims, methods, and results of xhe Society's work, and the desirability of extending its organi- sation in the district. He referred to the conditions of child-life in the poorer quarters of cities and large towns, and also explained the Society's vigilance in remote villages and its investigation, of cases among classes who are generally supposed to be above suspicion in the treatment of their children. The in- teresting address was listened to with marked attention. The duties devolving upon the Society are the prevention of public and pri- vate wrongs to children and the corruption of their morals, and to do all lawful things incidental or conductive to the attainment. of the objects of the organisation. The Society takes action for the enforcement of laws for the protection of children. Mr. Teesdale urged the desirability of promoting and ex- tending the work in the Llantwit Major branch of the organisation of which Mrs. W. H. Evans, Llanmaes, is the president, while her daughter, Mire. John Williams, is the able secretary. Mis. Ebsworth, Llandough Castle, president for Central Glamorgan, spoke in advocacy of the Society, and in a ve,ry forceful speech referred to work accom- plished and to be done bv the various branches. The Rev. W. A. Edwards, Rector of Llaiigaiil, addressed the meeting, and re- lated his own experiences of the Society. Mrs. John Williams, secretary of the local branch, gave an account of the efforts made and the support received in connection with this district. She explained thatHhe Society wToul# like to be assured of an annual sum sent in by this branch, even if the total was not large, rather than occasional contribu- tions. If a number of people promised, say, only one shilling each a year regularly, the amount would be a. permanent and reliable subscription for the help of the Society. April next would be the time for sending up subscriptions to the Central Office of the or- ganisation. and she hoped the guests present would in the meantime remember the import- ance of the Society and its valuable work. At the close of the meeting, votes of thanks were accorded to Mr. Teesdale for his excel- lent address, and to Mr. Iltyd Nicholl and Miss Nicholl for allowing the meeting to be held at The Ham. A collection was then made on behalf of the Society. Immediately afterwards, tea and an abundance of dainty cakes, sweets, and other good things were served to the visitors, among whom were friends from a distance and manv residents of Llantwit Major and district. The comnany dispersed about 6 o'clock, and all present ex- pressed their high appreciation of the very pleasant. meeting and the hospitality ex- tended to them by Mr. Iltyd Nicholl and Miss Nicholl.

NANTYMOEL: Your old friend, Tom Jepson. is now pro- prietor of the York Hotel, Bridgend. Call and see him.

MAESTEG. Your old friend, Tom Jepson. is now Pro- prietor of the York Hetel, Bridgend. Call and see him. Dr. Barnardo's Homes.—The proceeds of recent street collections at Maesteg in aid of Dr. Barnardo's Homes amounted, we under- stand, to nearly E20. Harvest Festival.—The annual harvest fes- tival services in connection with St. Peter's Church were held on Sunday. The sacred edifice was nicely decorated with flowers, fruit and vegetables by a willing band of helpers. The services, in spite of unpropi- tious weather, were largely attended, and commenced with Holy Communion at 9 a.m. the Rev. John Jones being the celebrant. At Matins at 11 a.m. the service was fully choral and special Psalms were sung to appropriate chants. The sermon was preached by the Rev. Stephen Jackson (vicar). At 3 p.m. there was a children's service, with a most interesting address by the Vicar. At 6 p.m. for Evensong the church was crowded. The anthem, Thou crownest the year with Thy goodness," was rendered by the choir. The 1 pulpit was occupied by the Rev. John Daniel, Maesteg. The festival services were con- tinued on'Monday and Tuesday, when special and appropriate sermons were preached by the Rev. W. Thomas (Vicar of Porth) and the Rev. W. Meredith Morris, Maesteg. The festival was concluded on. Wednesday by a harvest home tea and sale of fruit.

ABERAVON & PORT TALBOT Mid-Glamorgan Conservatives.—A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Mid-Gla- morgan Conservative Association was held at the Port Talbot Constitutional' Club on Sat- urday, Mr. S. H. Byass, J.P., presiding. The secretary reported upon the progress of the association in registration work, and on meetings which had been held throughout the division. Councillor D. Williams was con- gratulated upon his excellent work as secre- tary.

BRYNCETHIN. Your old friend. Tom Jepson. is now Pro- prietor of the York Hotel, Bridgend. Call and see him. Anniversary.—On Sunday and Monday, the anniversary services of Peniel Congregational Church were held. the officiating ministers being the Revs. J. B. Williams (Cowbridge), W. Bowen (Penygroes), and Ben Davies (Ystalyfera); other ministers and preachers present being the Revs. E. Davies and R. Williams (Aberkenfic), Messrs. D. M. Lewis (Aberkenfig) and Afanvdd luorgaiT (Tondu), and the pastor (Rev. H. Eynon Lewis), who conducted. The services were largely at- tended, and the ministers preached with re- markable power and effect. Wedding.—On Wednesday morning a pretty wedding was celebrated, the contract- ing parties Oeing Mr. Henry Jones, of Bryn- coch, and Miss Catherine Jenkins, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jenkins, of Waunfawr House. Among those present at the ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. H. Eynon Lewis (the authorised person) at Betharan Chapel. Brynmenin. were Mr. John Jenkins, Misses Jane and Eleanor Jen- kins (brother and sisters of the bride), and Miss David, Bridgend (aunt). The bride and bridegroom have been for some time faithful and active members of Peniel Congregational Church, Bryncethin. They left for their honeymoon at Gloucester, etc., amid the good wieBes of a large number of friends.

MRS. CLARA E. SLATER. .+- Owing to the large number of Patients ab Bridgend, Mrs. Slater intends visiting ab 39, Wyndham Soroet, once more, on THURSDAY, October Slab 1907. POSITIVELY THE LAST DAT. MRS. SLATER (ofSouthport), ,j' Larg est Beltmaker in /t/ England, .1 (Late Maker to the "P Patients of the London Hospital, City of London In- /'I.,t' "l., v.f/TPR' Soho3E§ for Mis. Slater has been visiting thia district for the last 12 years. This fact speaks for itself of the GOOD she must have done to warraat her coming. What has been done for others can be done irrr you. As before on previous visits all advice will be free. Mrs. Salter's skill on all internal diseases of women has been proved by thousands ia this district. She is still pursuing her mistion against the use of inward instruments. Stop that Operation in time NoTc -The most emiaent operating surgeon alive said If the use of inward instruments was peraiisted in they would have to build a hospital to treat the CANCERS and TUMOURS created by them." Extracts from a few letters will speak for them- selves Don't put it off any longer. It is important that any wishing to see her should lose no time in doing so. Your neighbours on every side cao testify to the benefit they have derived from her treatment. A 8totit Lady residing hi Pencoed, and who had an appliance for difficulty of breath- ing and walkng. owing to tho weight of her body, said: I walked further than 1 have done for eight years I felt so well. I cannot siy too much about your appliance. One who has been going to the hospital for four vears wrote t— "Dear Mrs. !:nater.- I have only been wearing your belt three weeks, but it has done me more good than anything else. I intend to do you all the good I can." A nolher from Tondu said Doctors have all told me there was nothing bat instruments would do me any good. A friend persuaded me to see you much against my will, as I had no faith in anybody, and a blessing it has been to me that I did so. Since doing away with the instruments and wearing your appliance I feel like another woman. I have never felt so well for twenty years." Hundreds like the above could be put down, but there is no room. What has been done for others may be done for you. One from Maesteg v; rites Your appliance and treatment made another being of pie. I had been an Unfortunate wearer of an instrument, and no one but myself knows the suffering I went through. Since consulting you my life has been what it had not been for years-that is, free from pain I cannot thank you enough." One from Llantrlisant writes:- It is impossible for me to express my feelings of gratitude tu you. If equally successful in dealing with all yonr cases, no surprise could be felt at the Buccess which attended your visit. Another from Cowbridge says:- I had been a sufferer from internal weakness for many years. our treatment completely cured me, and I am pleased to say i now feel as strong as ever I did in my life." Stout ItLdiesnust on no account miss Mrs. Slater's visit. RUPTURES, WOMEN'S IVWARD WEAKNESSES CURED WITHUUT OPKRA TION S OR IN WARD INSTRUMENTS. The great difficulty is te persuade sufferers that they have nothing to be afraid of. One who has come said :—" Why Mrs. Slater, I WAS AFRAID OF COMING, but had I known who I was eoming to. I shoulil'iit have any need. US MORE LIKK SEEING A FRIEND than anyone else." Stout Ladies The Compress Belt reduces the measurements 4 to 8 inches. FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS SEE MRS. SLATER AT ONCE Largest Ladies' Belt Maker in England. ALL ADVICE FREE. NOTE ADDRESS. Hours: 1.30 to 5 p.m. sharp. 6759 Friday, November ist, Plasnewydd, Restaur- ant, Talbot Street, Maesteg.

TONDU & ABERKENFIG. Your old friend, Tom Jepson, is now Pro- prietor of the York Hotel, Bridgend. Call and see him. Wedding.-A pretty wedding took place at Carey Baptist Chapel, Tondu. The contract- ing parties were Mr. Willie Charles, only son of Mr. D. M. Charles, of Angelton, and Miss Rosa Burton, eldest daughter of Mr. J. Burton, Bryncethin. The bride, who was charmingly attired, wore a sold pendant, the gift of the bridegroom, and was given away by her father. There were two bridesmaids— Miss M. J. Charles (sister of the bridegroom) and Miss E. Hearne, who wore pearl neck- laces, the gifts of the bridegroom. Mr. Alb. Stone, of Cardiff, cousin of the bride, acted as best man. The ceremony was performed by the pastor, the Rev. G. R. Cole. Miss Bertha Jeanes, A.L.C.M.. R.A.M., R.C.M., presided at the organ. As the bridal party left the chapel they were showered with rice and confetti by friends, who had gathered to witness the ceremony. A reception was he'd at the bridegroom's home. The presents were numerous.

KENFIG HilL. Your old friend, Tom Jepson. is now Pro- prietor of the York Hotel, Bridgend. Call and see him. Aberbaiden Colliery Enterprise.—Baldwins, Ltd.. are now opening a new colliery at Cwm Cynffig, and the whole front of the mountain from Ffynon Togo to the new colliery mouth is lit up every night by electricity. Elim Welsh Congregational.—The temper- ance branch of this church held the first of a series of monthly meetings on Thursday evening last week. Councillor D. H. Price, J.P., presided, and gave a very instructive and interesting address on Temperance Legislation." Addresses were also given by Messrs. T. Jenkins, Pyle; William Lewis, Crowni-road; Edward Rowe, James, Howell, and John Lloyd, High-street. Mesdames Williams, M. J. Jenkins and Hugh rendered solos, and Mr. B. Richards gave a recitation. Service of Song.—On Monday evening a very interesting service or song, "Battle of Life," was given by the English Baptist Choir and Nebo Welsh Baptist Chapel, kindly lent for the occasion. The couductor, Mr. A. Jones, must be complimented upon the per- forance, inasmuch as he had to recruit his singers, and in a comparatively short space of time taught them fifteen difficult tunes. Mr. T. J. Davies presided, the reader being Mr. J. Freear, pastor. Mrs. Morgan ably mani- pulated the organ. There was a good audi- ence of attentive listeners. DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES. At the Bryndu Schools, on Saturday even- ing, prizes and certificates were distributed to the successful students of the Technical Classes by Mossm. Rees Rees and T. J. Davies. The following were presented with books: -Music: Miss R. Fahian and Miss M. Caswell. Ambulance: T. Davies and Mr. Rees Brown. Mechanics: Mr. T. M. Jen- kins, Mr. T. G. Thomas, Mr. E. J. Thomas, Mr. B. Thomas, Mr. J. F. Howell. Mathe- matics: Mr. Morgan Harding and Mr. Ed- mund J. Williams.' Certificates (Glamorgan County Council): 1st class in Music, Mr. Abraham Kingdom; Mining and Geology: Messrs. D. J. Edwards, T. J. Reece, John Watkins, Joshua Williams, Evan Evans, David Edwards, E. R. Howell. E. A. B. Howe, and E. J. Williams; Board of Education cer tifieates-Mining, Messrs. John Watkins, Joshua Williams, D. J. Edwards, E. R. Howell, and E. A. B. Howe.

PYLE. Pyle and District Ploughing Society.—A meeting of the above Society -will be held at the New House, Cornelly. on Thursday, Oct. 31st, at 7 o'clock sharp.—A. M. Maddock, sec. Printed and Published by the Central Gla- morgan Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, at tae "Glamorgan Gazette". Offices, Queen Street, Bridgend, Gla- morgan. FRSIDAY, OCTOBER 2oth, 1907.

I I Ewenny Shop. Ewenny Shop. I Ewenny Shop. • Ewenny Shop. Ewenny Shop. Ewenny Shop. e* J:ir" Come and see the New Frontage! anAiTo DISPLAY OF NEW AUTUMN GOODS. Undoubt- edly the Largest Stock in the District at Prices SECOND TO NONE! EST T. G. LLEWELYN (Late E. GRIFFITHS), DRAPER & MILLINER, Zwenny Shop, BRIDGEND.

LOCAL NEWS. I (Continued from Page 5.) Y.W.C.A.—The first of a series of Penny Headings was held at the Y.W.C.A. Rooms on Wednesday evening. Miss Cole presided over a crowded audience, and the following programme was gone through:—Pianoforte solo, Master C. James song, Miss Goodman; ,recitation, Miss E. Hopkins: pianoforte solo, Miss Irene Griffiths: violin solo, Master Hvam Freedman; song, Miss M. Winston; recitation., Miss Dorothy Patterson; piano- forte solo, Miss Ivy Laurence: song, Miss M. Roberts; recitation, Miss E. Hopkins; song, Miss M. Winston; pianoforte solo, Miss Irene "Griffiths; song. Miss M. Roberts; recitation, Miss Dolly Bowen. Master Cuthbert James accompanied in a, very able manner, %nd the programme was arranged by Miss Minnie Pat- terson. RE-ARRANGEMENT OF THE GOLF COURSE.—A meeting of the Greens Committee of the Southerndown Golf Club was held on Wednes- day at the Club House, Southerndown, to consider a report from Mr. Herbert .Fowler, containing recommendations as to a re-ar- range meat of the course. These recommen- dations will be carried into effect by the com- mittee. They provide that Nos. 1 and 2 holes continue to be played as at present. No. 3 will be played from the existing tee to a- new green on the top of the hill where the present guide post is. No. 4 will be from a new tee, beyond the present guide post, or to the present third green. No. 5 will become No. 6, and the present No. 6 will become No. 7, and both these holes wril continue to be played as at present. A new No. o will be made from a tee to the south of the existing sixth tee on to the green, adjoining the pre- sent No. 10 tee. A new No. 8 will be con- r structed from a tee below the present tenth tee on to a green adjoining the present No. 6 green. A new No. 9 will be constructed across the gully from a tee adjoining the nre- sent seventh tee on to a greens the far side of the gully—an iron shot. The present No. 9 will become No. 10, and the present No. 10 will become No. 11, but the tee will be out back about 30 yards to the riarht of its pre- sent position. The present No. 11 will be- come No. 12, and the present No. 12 will be- come No. 13, but the bank will be taken down. The present 13 will be played as it is, and will become. No. 14. A new 15 will be made from the present thirteenth tee on to the sixteenth green. The present 17 will become 16. A new No. 17 will be made from a tee adjoining the seventeenth green on to a new green to be made the tee-side of the present No. 14 green, and the eighteenth hole will be played from a new tee to the south of the existing fifteenth greero on to the eigh- teenth green. _to. THE COTTAGE HOSPITAL JUMBLE- SALE. The report issued by the committee on the recent jumble sale in aid of the Cottage Hos- pital is now to hand. The list of stall- holders. with the amount taken at each stall, .is as follows:—Tea Stall—-Mrs. J. Randall, 'Mrs. Cook, Miss E. Booker, Mrs. A. Stew, Mrs. J. Watkins, Mrs. Odery, and Sister Hill, £3 17s. Id. Dairy Stall-- Mrs. W. J. Lewis, Mrs. W. Hopkins, Miss Elias, and Miss Mor- decai, t30 19s. 6d.; Brie a Brae Stall—Mrs. Nicholl, Miss N. Booker. Miss Dorothy UeweIIyn. and Miss Crosby, L2 16s.; Child- ren's Stall-The Misses Verity and Mrs. G. Verity, £4 3s. Books—The Misses Watkins and Miss D. Booker, 14s. 9d.; Men's Clothes -%I'r s' Blosse, Mrs. W. R. Randall, Mrs. Bramley, Mrs. Phillips, and Miss George, Ell 17s. lid.; Boots and Shoes—Mrs. Sankey, Miss William&, Miss Llewellyn, and Miss Lucas, £3 4s. 8d.: Women's Clothes— Mrs. Lloyd, Miss Powell, Mrs. Thomas, and Miss Edwards, £5 12s.: Hats and Bonnets— Mrs. Lambert, Miss Phillips. Miss Powell, Miss Lambert, and Miss Bovan, £2 8s. 7d.; Babies' Clothes—Miss Stockwood, Mrs. Rankin, Miss Tapson, and Miss G. Roberts, ti 4s. lOd.; Women's Clothes—Mrs. W. Hughes, Mrs. Simons, Miss Q. Allen, and Miss Marshall (matron), £:¿ 8s. 9d.; various sums. paid in, £13%. 9d.; Furniture and Iron- nJ()nger}'Mrs. Vanghan, Miss Price. Miss Blandy. Mrs. S. Blandv, Mr. L. Lloyd, and Mr. G. Field, JE6 0s. 3d.; admissions—Mr. G. Hardwick, t3 Is. lid. After oaying expen- ses the sum of £75 2s. 7d. was realised, of which £60 will be paid for the Jumble Bed, and the remainder handed in towards the £ 20 deficiency last year. Thanks are expressed to all who so kindly helped to make the sale a success.