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9 ■■■■ B. KALTENBACH & Co. Watchmakers, Jewellers, & Opticians, 108, COMMERCIAL STREET, MAESTEG. NEW YEAR, 1908. We beg to inform our numerous Customers and Friends that we have completed our ^tock with all the Latest Novelties for New Y ear Presents. A few of the special lines are Silver ladies' Watches from 10/6, Gents' from 15/6. Gold Watches, Ladies' fion- 21s Gents' from 42s Men's Working Watches from 2/6 Solid Gold Gents -Alberts (eing e and double) Solid Gold Ladies' Guards and iSttk ets, Rolled Gold Guards, Alberts, Necklets, Lockets, and Pendant at the lowest cost prices. A large selection of Gold Bracelets and Bangles, Silver and Electro-Plated Goods, Sterling Silver Novelties for the Toilet Table, Wedding Rings, Keepers & Engagement Rings at special good value. Spectacles and Eyeglasses in great variety. Speciality—Rolled Gold {Spectacle fitted with the very best Pebble Lenses, 10/6, warranted for ten years, testing included. Repairs of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery a speciality at the Lowest Prices. See our Window and Large Reserve Stock nside before going elsewhere; to buy your New Year Presents. P.O. Telephone 12. Established 1880. 7162. When You Require Spectacles ( can't If you cannot read small type as close to the eyes as formerly. If you find more light is required to read or sew comfortably. If looking attentively at anything causes your eyes to water, become iired or feel heavy. If the type of a. book become mixed. If, when working, you have to rest or rub your eyes from time to time. If yon have to hold your paper closer to your eyes than your friends do. If you cannot recognise people across the way. If your eyes are sore or inflamed. If you suffer from pains in the eyes or their vicinity, or have head- aches you cannot account for. If you have to shade your eyes in a bright light. Eye-strain is nature's warning, and indicates that your eyes require attention. ALFRED GRIFFITHS, M.P.S., OPHTHALMIC OPTICIAN AND CHEMIST, 43, Commercial Street, MAESTEG. iW SIGHT TESTED FREE OF CHARGE. ATTENDANCE DAILY. 6058 Four Articles in which We Excell.. "ISt BUTTER BACON I FLOUR TEA Choicest Creamery BUTTER 1/1 J. PHILLIPS, COUNTY STORES, Talbot Street, MAESTEG MISS MARIE NOVELLO WILLIAMS, THE WORLD'S FAVOURITE PIANIST, Intends touring through Wales during the winter months, and is now booking Engage- ments far Concerts and Recitals. For Terms apply- 143, Sutherland Avenue, Maida Vale, LondoL W. j 6964 I HALF A LIFETIME IN PRISON. John Kelly. sixty-five, a coppersmith, of Row- ton House, Hammersmith, was charged on Wed- nesday at the West London Poiice-court. with stealing- a silver communion box and a silver pyx. of the total value of £ 5 from the vestry of St. John the Baptist's Church. Holland-road. Ken- sington. Henry Bullock, the verier, stated that on the mornins* of December 21st, when ha opened the church, he found that. the plate had been stolen from a cupboard in the vestry. The sanw day tlio prisoner was stopped in Leather- lane, High Holborn. by a poiioe constable with the stolen property in his possession. Prisoner eaid he had been walking about looking1 for work and li« went into the church and 6aw the vestry door open, and was tempted to take the plate. Sergeant Hancox stated that the man had under- gone thirty-one years' penal servitude in the oourao of his life. The Magistrate committed him for trmL If you bare any difficulty in securing the Qwpttw." mCM" ".II.d QIioe.
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;lI:atsttg Musio Success.—At the London Collect. of Musio local examination, liekj at Swansea last month, Miss Jennie Morgans, daughter of Mr. Th-oma-s Morgans, undw-nianager of Caerau Colliery, was successful' in pianoforte playing. Llangontoyd Hockey Club Social.—A very successful and: pleasant social was held on Frida.y lrigiht a.t the Pontrhydycytf School- room, under the au&pices of the LHngcnoyd Hockey Club. The room, which had been very nicely decorated, was, however, rather small for tha number present, but everybody ettjoyed themselves thorougnly. The refresh- ments were served in another room under the 'superintend'en.ce of Mrs. Evans. Llangonoyd, and Mrs. Wiliia»ms, Pontrhydycyff. A Chapter of Accidents.—Numerous mis- haps oocurred on Friday and Saturday on the New-works pond, which was completely frozen over. Several boys sustained slight injuries, one of them, Tom Evans, sou of Mr. David Evans, manager of the Maesteg Deep Colliery, sustaining a. fractured thigh bone. Percy Nicholls, son of Mr. Nicholls, butcher, Tnlbot-street, had >a very narrow escape from being drowned—he fell under the ice, and some time elap&ed before he was rescued. The name of the rescuer is not known. Social.-—-A pleasant social evening was held at Zoar Vestry on the 1st inst., in connec- tion with the Mutual Improvement Society. Thp catering was entrusted to Mr. M. I). Thomas, of '.Palbot-street, nd the following waited at the tables: —Misses Beatrice Evans, Lettice Richards-, Lizzie Thomas, Ann Walters, Edith Jenkins. An entertainment was held in the evening. Mr. Evan Wil- liams, Maesteg House, presiding. Solos and recitations were rendered by the following:- Mrs. J. Silvan Evans, Mr. J. Rogers, Miss S. A. Thomas. Mrs. P. Rogers, Mr. Morgan Thomas, Mr. T. Davies, Miss Lily Owen, Mr. Zachariah Jenkins. Messrs. E. Jenkins and B. Roderick gave a vocal duet, and Miss Maggie Howells and a friend a pianoforte duet. An. impromptu speech competition was won by Mr. M. Thomas. First Offender.—At Aberavon on Monday, Naomi Jenkins (18). No. 56 David-street. Maesteg, was charged with stealing a gold chain, hammer, and other articles, value £3, the property of Sarah Hand-ford, 78 Jersey- road, Blaengwynfi. Prosecutrix said defen- dant was in her employ as servant from De- cember 7th to 20th. She was a good girl, but was unable to oook, and left. Witness tilers missed the articles. P.C. Roberts <ar- rested defendant, who admitted taking the articles. Tire girl's home life was not com- fortable; she had been in service several years, and he thought there was blame at- tached to her sister. A former employer was willing to take the girl back. The Bench bound her over under the First Offen- ders' Act. Zoar.—-The anniversary services of Zoar Sunday School were held; on Sunday after- noon,, Mr. Zachariah Jenkins presiding. Mr. Morgan Thomas distributed the prizes, won by the younger children for regular attendance during tie year. Addresses were delivered by Messrs. J. Silvan Evans, Daniel Jonts, S. R. Madidook, and Evan Williams, and solos, recitations, etc., were given by T. Isaac, D. H. Evans, May Thomas, Cassic Thomas, Robt. J. Petty. R. Walters, Sarah E. Petty, Enilyn Isaac, David R. Isaac, Willie Humphreys, Iwan Evans, Lily Rees, Emrys Thomas, Idwal Isaac, Evelyn Evans, Lilian Evans. Maggie Isaac, and Maggie Howells. Misses R. A. Liaao and M. Rogers accompanied. The rendering of an anthem by the Male Voie-o Party, conducted by Mr. S. R. Maddock, te-r- minted a very interesting meeting. Late Mr. Aneurin Llewellyn.—The funeral took place on Friday of Mr. Aneurin, Llew- ellyn, Ghrurch-street, whose death occurred at the early age of 27 years. Deceased had been in for some time, and acting upon the advice of his medical attendant, he visited Bournemouth, and the Canary Islands, with tiro object of recruiting his health, but unfor- tunately no improvement was effected. He was captain of the Church Lads' Brigade, a sidesman a.t St. Michael's Church, and-super- intendent of the Sunday School. The re- trains were conveyed 'by hearse for interment in the churchyard of Ewenny, near Bridgend. There wore present: The Rev. Stephen Jack- son (Vicar of Llangv nwyd >. who performed the last sad rites; Messrs. W. H. Llewellyn, Jenkin Lewis, Gordon Lewis, Most Maddock, J. I. Bees, W. H. Rees, W. Fairy, J. South, J. R. Morgan, W. Lewis, J. Hocking, I. W. Leake, A. Nicholas, G. H. Gwyther, T. Lewis, A. Wat-kins, S. Thomas, R. Hutchinson, Edgar Grey, W. Jenkins. F. Varney. E. Car- ver, John Lewis, Alexander Da vies. etc. The floral tributes included wreaths from Miss M. Maddock; the sidesmen of St. Michael's Church; St. Michael's Sunday School; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Llewellvn, Mr. and Mrs. W. Parry, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Grey. Mr. and Mrs. J. ¿1.. Boucher, Mr. and Mrs. George Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. E. Carver, Misses Blodwen Lewis and Richards, Mr. J. R. Mor- gan, Mr. J. South. The coffin M as of pol- ished oak with massive brass fittings. BILLIARDS AT NANTYFFYLLON. A largo crowd assembled at the Nan-ty- ffyllülI Institute on Saturday evening to wit- ness the first, of a series of billiard matches to take place during the season. The homo team had as their opponents Abergwynfi, who are the latest addition to the Mid-Glamorgan Billiard League. The visiting team gave a splendid display, and at the latter period of the game looked like easy winners, Naivty- ffyllon. requiring 98 points to win the game. Amid excitement, Nantylfyilon ran out win- tiers by the narrow margin of 35 points. The home team did not turn out a representative side. Scores: — Nantyfryl-Lon: J. Bevan (capt.), 162; W. Pask, 200; T. Edwards, 129: D. Davies. 197: W. Evans, 200; T. Johns, 171; A. L James, 200; Gomer Jones, 200. Total, 1,4<59: Abergwynfi: M. Morgans (capt.), 200; W. Jatn-es, 119; P. Walsh, 200; J. Evans, 200: T. Dawson, 18.1; J. Inman, 200; G. Samuel, 171: Fred Cooke, 149. Total, 1,424. BABY BURNT TO jujSATH. Mr. Howell Outhbertson, district coroner, and a jury of which Mr. A. J. Williams was. foreman, held an inquiry at the NautyffyiTon Institute on Monday morning into the cir- cumstances of the death of a little child named Ivy Williams, who, since the death of her mother, had been in the charge of a Mrs. Wright, 82 Tonna-road. Mrs" Ann Wright, grandmother of the child, said she left the house at 4 o'clock, the baby, which was ten weeks old, being in tho cradle. Her daughter was left in charge. On re- turning ten minutes later she found the house was full of smoke, and hastening to the room where she had left the child she found it with its head lying on a saucepan before the fire. The child's clothing consisted of a woollen shawl, under which were flannels, and hardly any article of clothing remained. The witness stated that her daughter, who was loft. in cha.rge was subject to apoplectic fits. Asked if tho daughter had been drinking, Mrs. Wright replied in the negative, adding that her daughter was a'staunch teetotaller. Alice Wright was then called, and on being asked how the child got to the fire, she said she did not know—the only thing she remem- bered was nursing the baby in the chair in front of the fire. David W. Morgan, a native of Swansea, who came to the valley m search of work, said he was passing the house whont he taw smoke issuing from a ventilator under the window. On tering the house, he could hardly pro-coed owing to the dense fumes. He kicked against someone on the floor whom lie found afterwards to be Alice Wright; she was i It an unconscious condition. Ho assisted in removing the baby from the room in. which the (i.e took place. Dr. M. Jones-Humphreys said the child was dead when he arrived at the house in response to a call. Alice Wright was in a dazed and speechless condition. He thought the baiby's death wok instantaneous and was caused by hillock from burns. The jury returned a verdict accordingly.
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After being instituted to the living of St. Peter's Church, Parr, Lanes., the Rev. T. W. Deamley said he was making arrangements to descend one of the local shafts, and work in a coal mine for a day. Berilja.min Hadley, aged 90, whose death is reported from East Sbme-rville, U.S.A., where he left estate valued at £300,000, claimed that he had never married, never joined an organisation, never insured his life, never purchased an entertainment ticket, never had I a meal in hotel or restaurant, never spent, mora thanj 2s. on a car fare, and never voted Cor forty years.. ,1
REV. W. R. WATKYN HONOURED.
REV. W. R. WATKYN HONOURED. An interesting presentation meeting was liekl on the 1st inst., at Tabernacle Baptist Chapel, when the Rev. W. R. Watkyn, B.A., and Mrs. Watkyn were the recipients of valu- able gifts by the church, as a mark of their thankfulness that Mr. Watkyn had decided to remain in Maesteg. Rev. R- Johns, Tondu, who represent-ed the Divi sional Association, presided, and in his opening remarks said he had been requested by the Revs. W. A. Williams, Blaengarw, W. Saunders, Fontycymmer, and T. B. Phillips, Tylagwyn, to apologise for their absence. Tliey were all- glad, he. eaid, that the Rev. W. K. Watkyn had decided to remain in the di- vision. where he was held' in very high esteem. They hoped he would be spared to do great work in the district. He paid a high tribute to Mr. Watkyn as a minister, stating that nis unassuming manner was an excellent accompaniment to his abilities a.s a scholar. Sir. Watkyn's views on the Scrip- ture were safe. In making this presentation the church were saying "Well done" to Mr. Watkyn's services, and his many friends, who knew his worth, would endorse the (senti- ment. The services of Mrs. Watkyn, who was a splendid minister's wife, also deserved recognition; she had done much good work in the church, as Sunday School teacher, and in various capacities. The Secretary of the presentation move- ment, Mr. E. D. Joshua, read letters express- ing regret at inability to attend from the Revs. Iorwerth Jones, W. Reynolds, J. T. Williams, E. F. Jones, T. B. Phillips, W. Saunders, R. Davies. W. Thomas, D. C. Howells, and Stephen Jackson. Rev. D. John, of Canaan Congregational Chapel, Maesteg, was the next speaker. There wa-c an old saying that He that is worth, having k worth keeping.The church 'at Carmarthen considered Mr. Wat- kyn worth having as their minister, and the church at Tabernacle considered him worth keeping also. He had known Mr. Watkyn for three years, and he and the church in whose behalf he was privileged to speak re- joiced ill Mr. Watkyn's decision to stay. There were only two that objected to tlie re- turn of the prodigal son—-his elder brother and the calf—(laughter)—but he felt sure that they could not find even two who did not desire Mr. Watkvn to stay in their midst. They hoped that Mr. Watkyn's decision to stay would result in the still greater success of the church. Mr. Rees Jones, on. behalf of the young people of the church, said they all rejoiced in having retained the services of their leader, whose ministry wa,s admirably adapted for young people. When they heard of Mr. Watkyn's intention to leave, a dark cloud of disappointment came over them, and words could not express their present joy. Rev. W. R. Bowen, Carmel, congratulated the church on having retained the services of their esteemed pastor. He bore testimony to his excellent qualities. He was glad the church were spontaneously recognising his services. Mr. Watkyn's unblemished charac- ter was a valuable asset to the church, and his ministry had a healthy influence. Like the rose, he took his fragrance with him. Mr. William Aubrey, representing the elders of the church, next spoke. They aJI hoped, ho said, that Mr. Watkvn would re- main with them all the days of his life. Rev. B. Davies. Aberswynfi, said it would have been a loss for the division if Mr. Wat- kyn had gone to Carmarthen, and they valued his wisdom and guidance. The fact that he had decided to remain with them in spite of such an excellent invitation to a wider sphere, was an indication of the har- monious feeling existing between them. County Councillor E. E. Davies said lie was not by any means in an enviable position, as he was only a scribe among the prophets. (Laughter.) That meeting, he went on. was unique in its purpose, for it was seldom that ministers received presentations when they 6tand,-a.s a rule it was when they cleared off they wore thus honoured. (Laughter.) He spoke of Mr. Watkyn as a wise director and instructor and a noble personality. He had only heard Mr. Watkyn preach once, and that was supposed to be his farewell sermon it turned out, however, to be one of a fresh series. Mr. Henry Joseph, secretary of the church and super intende'nt of the Sunday Schoo1, added his tribute to the recipients. Mrs. Watkyn, he said, was one of the best teachers of children in the Sunday School that he had known. The church had been very fortun- ate in retaining the services of Mr. and Mrs. Watkyn. Rev. C. P. Thomas, Zion English Baptist Chapel, spoke; of Mr. Watkvn's ability ia-s a preacher, and Rev. T. E. James, Saron. said the church at Carmarthen must be greatly disappointed that Mr. Watkyn wa-s not "3,('- cent i eg their invitation after all. He naid a. high tribute to the reeimcnts, and wished the church and Mr. and Mrs. Watkyn Gcù- speed. Mr. Henry Joseph, in a neat soeeeh, pre- sented Mrs. Watkyn, on behalf of the Sunday School, with a beautiful cabinet., album, and hymn book, <33 a. token of their respect to- wards her and in recognition of her valuable services with the children of the Sunday School. Mrs. W "atkyn suitably, responded, and I thanked the church. Mr. David Thomas, one of the oldest deacons, presented Mr. Watkyn, on behalf of the church and congregation, with 17 volumes of books. Rev. W. R. Watkyn suit a blv acknowledged, thanking the speakers for kind words and the church for its appreciation of his services in their midst. Bardic addresses next- followed by Mr. Joseoh Morris and the Rev. B. Jones, Pont- rhvilyeyfr. During the evening Messrs. Joseph Morris and party rrovided music. A vote of thanks to the Chairman and sec- retary terminated an interesting meeting.
GLAMORGAN HUNT BALL.
GLAMORGAN HUNT BALL. The annual ball of the Glamorgan Hunt was held on Friday evening at the Alexan- dra. Room of the. Royal Hotel, Cardiff, which had been handsomely decorated. The musi- cal programme was given by Mr. F. G. Roberts's Band, and all elaborate supper was served. The following is a list of the acceptances: Mr., Mrs., and Miss Acland Alien, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Allen, Mr. W. Jfe. R. ^lkn. Mrs. anu the Misses Booker, Mr. and Mrs. Bramweii, Mr. anu. Mrs. G. Bruce, Mr. and Mrs. T. Byng Morris, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Bassett, Miss D. Jdarwood Banner, Mr. and Miss i>eynon, Mr., Mrs., and Miss Brute Pryce, Mr. W. K. B. Bassett. Mr. and Mrs. Gwilym Crawshay, Mrs. and Miss Carne. Mr. G. Came, Mr. and Mrs. Tudor Crawshay, Mr. O. Crawshay, Mr. Crawford. Mr. Dixon. Mrs. and Misses David, Mr. and Mrs. E. U. David, Mr. and Mrs. G. L. David, Mr. L. W. David, Mr. and Mrs. Day, Rev. Davies and Miss bell, Captain Dan&ey, Mr. and Miss Duncan. Mrs. and Miss Edmondes, Mr. and Mrs. C. Edmondes, Mr. jLOthergiil .cJvans. Colonel Fisher and party, Mr. and Mrs. Forrest and Misses Forrest, Colonel and Mrs. Forrest, Miss Francis. Colonel and Mrs. Gaskell, Mr. and Miss Gilbertson, Mr. and Mi's. Gibbins, Mr. E. Gunn. Colonel and Mrs. Homfray, Mr F. and Miss Heywood, Mr. Harris, Mr. Huddart. Mr., Mrs., and Miss Insole. Mr., Mrs., and Miss James. Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Jones, Com. and Mrs. Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Kempthorne. Colonel and Mrs. Lewis, Mr. H. and Mr. R. Lewis, Mr. Evan Lewis, Colonel and Mrs. Lindsay, Captain L. Lindsay, Major Lucas, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Linton, Misses Lyons, Mr. LascelLes, Mr., Mrs., and Misses Law- renee. Mr. and Mrs. H. Lewis, Misses Lyons, Dr., Mrs., and Miss Leigh, Mr. L. Leigh, Mr. and Mrs. Llewellyn. The Mackintosh and Mrs. Mackintosh, Major Morland and Officers, Mr. and Mrs. Masters, Misses Masters,. Miss Moore Gwyn, Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Morgan, Mr. C. Morris, Major and Mrs. Morland. Mr. and Mrs. M'ns- grave Morris, Mi's, and Miss L. Morgan, Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress. Mr. Nieholl ( ine Ham), Mrs. and Misses Nicholl, Rev. H. Nieholl. Mr. and Mrs. O'Rorke, Captain and Mrs. O'Callaghan. Major and MissPoweII. Mr. and Miss Prichard, Mr. R. G. M. Prichard. Mr. J. Hugh Prichard. Major and Mrs. Prichard, Mr. and Miss Pbyntz, Mr. and Mrs. LI. Prichard. Miss Gay Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Rees, Mr. and Mrs. R. Rickards, Mr. Rail- ton, Misses Vyvyan Robinson (2), Misses Rees, Major Reade. Mr. and Mrs. W. Shirley, Mr. A. and Miss Shirley, Mr. and Mrs. Spencer. Mr. and Mrs. Treharne, Mr. and Mrs. V. H. Tilomas. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Thomas, M isses Thomas. Mr. T. R. Thomson. Mr. and Mrs. Claud Thompson, Mr. F. and Miss Thackerav, General and Mrs. Tvler, Mr. and Mrs. G. Tyler, Mr. and Mrs. Tatem, Dr. and Mrs. Tornev, Mr. Rowland Thomas. Captain Tunuard. Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Williams. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Williams. Mr. and Mrs. L. G. WiHi nrs. Mr. and -Mrs. E. Ivor Williams. J.ft-. R. H. Williams. Mr. C. Williams, Mr. Rhvs Wil- liams, Mr. W. E. O. Williams. Mr. Idris Wil- liams, Mr. and Mrs. W. Hf-stin^s Wntson, Mr. and Mrs. A. Waldron. Mr. C. Waldron. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson. Caotiin and Mrs. R. F. Walker, Captain, Mrs., and Miss Wheeler. Mrs. A. J. Williams. Mr. F. Crawshav Wil- liams. Mr. G. B. Will i«ms. Colonel. Mrs. and Miss Woods, Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Walker.
ABFRAVON & PORT TALBOT
ABFRAVON & PORT TALBOT Juvenile Composer.—During the short pf-riod that Master John Morgan Nicholas, Port Talbot, has beer in' Eton Choral School under Professor Dr. Edward Lloyd, he has, in addition to his exceptional abilities as a pianist, developed into a composer. Master Nicholas is only twelve years of age. Dur- ing the last term Dr. Lkiyci invited all the students to compose a kyrie, and in the two selected for adoption for the next term's pro- gramme was the Port Talbot boy's effort. Farmer Aggrieved.—Owen Jenkins. Ty- draw Farm, Port Talbot, summoned Thomas Francis, Gwarycaerau, Port Talbot, at Aber- avon Police-court on Monday for unlawful as- sault a.nd damage to wire fences to the extent of Is. Mr. Lewis M. Thomas prosecuted, and Mr. Edward T. Evans defended. The evidence for the prosecutior- was that defend- ant was crossing complainant's field and went through three wire fences. When remon- strated with by complainant, he struck com- plainant down, injuring his face and head.— The Bench dismissed tho charge of wilful damage, but for the assault fined defendant 10s. and costs. Margam Castle Concert.—The Fort Talbot Glee Society, under the- conduct,-jr-hip of Alderman John Phillip?, J,P.. gave, by special request, a concert- in the large draw- ing-room at Margam Castle before Miss Tal- bot and a number of guests, including Mrs. Meakin, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Spier, Miss Holton, Mr. Godfrey Lipscomb, and others. The party rendered a number of choruses, and their efforts were enthusiastically ap- plauded by the audience. There were also songts by Mr. G. T. l^iewelhn, Master D. Wil- liams, Mr. W. James, and Mr. Rees Edwards, and some delightful pianoforte selections by Master John Morgau Nicholas, in whose career Miss Tal'bot is taking a practical in- terest. The accompanist was Mr. N. Rees. Deficit on Gasworks.—At the Finance Com- mittee of the Aberavon Town Council on Tuesday, the borough accountant (Mr. F. E. Baker) reported tliat the increase in the gas- works overdraft was £611. There was an in- crease in the borough fund overdraft of £106. There was a reduction in the waterworks overdraft of £69, and an increase in the credit balances on capital accounts practic- ally covered the present overdraft of current accounts. Alderman Aaron James asked why it was that there was a debit of £ 611 on the gasworks. They were led to believe that. with tho new works, there would be extra, profit to meet their expenditure. The- Ac- oountant said that he hooed by the end of March that the £611 would be wiped out.
ABERGWYNFI & DISTRICT,
ABERGWYNFI & DISTRICT, Not so Drunk as He Had Seen Him."—At Aberavon Police-court OIL Monday, David Wi'lliam Morgan, collier, Caroline-street, Blaengwynfi, was charged with being drunk at the Blaengwynfi Hotel on December 21st. and Evan Davies, collier, Jersey-road, Blaen- gwynfi, was charged with procuring drink for a drunken person. Mr. Hunter, for prose- cutor (the licensee of the Blaengwynfi Hotel), said Davies called for two half-pints. Mor- gan then came iu and drank up one of the half-pints. Both defendants denied that Morgan was drunk. Davies said Morgan was not so drunk as he had seen him hun- dreds of times before." (Laughter.) Both defendants were fined 20s. and costs each. Death of a Veteran Railwayman.—On New Year's Day Mr. William Jarrett, Rose Cot- tage, Cymmer, father of Sergeant Jarrett, Ystradgynlais, died, after a brief illness, at an advanced age. The deceased had a life- long career in the permanent way depart- ment of various railways. He started on the Great Northern Railway when still in his teens, and coming to South Wales in the early fifties he was foreman on the old South Wales Railway, which afterwards became the G.W.R. Some 2 years ago ho was appointed permanent-way inspector on the South Wales Mineral Railway. He retired six years ago, when the directors granted him a special re- tiring allowance for his "faithful services," and gave the appointment to his son, Mr. George Jarrett. The late Mr. Jarrett, who was of a most jovial disposition, was held in the highest esteem by all, especially the rail- way officials and workmen. Many were tbe tales he delighted1 to tell about the old-time working of railways.
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Headed by & subscription from Lord Strath- cona, a fund has beeq st&rted for the purpose of erecting a. memorial to General Wolfe at his birthplace, Westerham, Kent. Charles Fuller Ruseell, twenty-four, of Bar- combe, Sussex, a claims officer in tbe service of the Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corporation, Limited, Moorgate-street, bad been remanded charged on a warrant at the London Guildhall frith falsifying a receipt.
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While tree-felling was in progress at Mid- liurst (Sussex) on Monday, a largo branch struck Daniel Hersey, an aged man, on the head, killing him. Five- skeletons, believed to be those of soldiers killed during the retreat of Napo- leon's army from Waterloo, have been dug up in a field at Dottiignies. near Roubaix, France.
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DICKY DAVID S OPINION OF HIS PLAY. Richard J. David, known as "Dicky," is down from the Nortn. He travelled to Car- diff from Wigan last Saturday night, and re- turns tend ay. When a Pressman, happened upon him he smiled broadly, and, of course, a. conversa- tion ensued on football. Do I like the Northern game?" answered Dicky. Yes, I must frankly confess I do. It is much more free from accidents than the old Rugby game, and, what is still more to my liking, the half-backs are given abundant opportunities to get through tneir work with- out obstruction." And as to your own club. What do you I think of Wigan'?" Our fellows play a clinking good game, I can tell you. They can pass in the real Welsh fashion, and our backs are decidedly a warm lot." Got some good un's, eh p" ""0 have without doubt. Although, the season is only just half over Leytham, who plays wing to Bert Jenkins, late of Merthyr, haf> scored 53 tries. That number has never been obtained by any Welsh player in a whole eeason. Bert Jenkins, who played for Wales against New Zealand at Aberdane on New Year's Day, is immensely popular with Wigan people, and 1 believe myself that if he had stayed in Wales he would have got his cap. Another grand player is Johnny Thomas, our outside half. If he were play- ing for Maesteg now it would take a jolly good man to keep him from getting in the Welsh team." Do you think he is as clever as Bush?" ''Well, perhaps not quite as clever as Percy. Now and again he drops one- of my swift passes, and! he does not get off the mark as quickly as Bush. In fact, we often get away together, and when Johnny wants to re-paiss I'm there to take it. He plays the Northern Union game to perfection, is as cool as a cucumber, and a grand tactician." "Do you think many of the Welsh players up North are sorry they went?" A good many of them are, no doubt. But they are mainly the fellows who have gone through the lump sum of money given them to go North. I made no mistake about my £200, I banked it in Cardiff before I went to Wigan. Johnny Thomas is also a very careful chap. He works regularly at his trade as a fitter, and he owns a houso in Maesteg worth £ 370."
AGRICULTURAL NOTES.
AGRICULTURAL NOTES. BY A PRACTICAL FARMER. THE SPRING Hoesk Shows. The schedules for the most attractive of tho four hors*c shows held in the Royal Agricultural Hall. Islington. have been issued and. as the ac- commodation al1 round has been greatly ex- tended since last year, it is hoped thar not only will the entry be bigger than ever, but that the attendance at each show v.ill excood all previous figures. Farmers are especially interested in the shows of the hnno Horse and Hackney Societies, and breeders of those horses will certainly bene- fit by the addition of the Giibey Hall to the big building at Islington, for there will be so much more spare for putting the horses through their paces before prospective buyers. The eizo of the ehow ring is to be increased to 250ft. by 77ft.. while the additional stabling which is being pro- vided will make it possible for 700 horses to be accommodated. Covered stands for carriages used in the driving competitions arc also being provided, and tnoro will be far more seating ac- commocbtian for both the members of the show- promctnig societies and the general public than has been the case at any earlier show. A great convenience is the provision of a sale office where a register, giving particulars of prices, prizes won. &C-, may be consulted by intending purchasers. Horses placed on the register will be especially rdyertised in the show catalogue, the sale office being an intermediary between buyer and exhibi- tor. The fee for registration is merely nominal. <- < Utility OF A Heed BOOK. The buss-ex Herd Rook Society has drawn up and circulated Standards of Excellence for Sussex Bulls and C ows. No doubt the idea in adopting this action is to bring breeders into line, as far as that may be practicable in regard to their conception of what is the proper type, markings, and other characteristics of the breed. Few varieties have undergone so noticeable a change in appaarancc, as well as in utility, in re- cent years as the Sussex, and evidently the society, which exists to promote and safeguard its interests, perceive in recent developments a danger of the breed being diverted from its true distinctive features and qualities. There must be a substantial amount -of sympathy with the eagerness of its supporters to preserve the his- toric characteristics of the variety, and the hope will be widely expressed that breeders, and especially judges, will respect the desire of the Herd Book Society. If adherence to ihe old type of Sussex were not compatible with improve- ment in its utility qualities it would be easy to understand the difficulty which breeders would have in deeding between what, may be termed sentiment, and profit; but the preservation of the old breed characteristics is perfectly consistent with modern developments in 'the meat and milk producing properties of the weighty red bre^d of the Sussex Downs, and hence the act ion of the breed society must not be taken as intended to hamper in any way the advancement of early maturity and deep milking. The Sussex is not noted for milk production, but. as in the case of other breeds, there are several strains that are by no means indifferent performers i!1 filling the pail. It is as a beef-producing animsl that the breed excels, and the appearance of the ciassos at the Smithfield and loed shows proves t:1::t im. provement in this direction need not involve the slightest interference with the type and markings of the ancient breed. SHORTAGE OF Oloveh Seed. The wet autumn no doubt prepared farmers for the announcement that the supply of English clover seed is short in quantity and defective in quality as compared with the splendid harvest of 19C6. The crop was an especially heavy one, but it suffered depreciation in the process of harvesting, which was a tedious business bi-causo of the heavy rains in both October and Novem- ber. Had there been a spell of fio weather in October, Due of the best clover crops of modern times would have been secured; but. as it was, the colour and quality of the seed was seriousiv impaired, and in many instances the idea of thrashing the crop had to be abandoned. Appa- rently there was a good crop in Chili, and Russia ant-, Germany also furnish satisfactory reports, but Canada and the United States will have little to spare for exportation. It is, of course, gratifying that there are the Chilian, Russian, and G-errna'i sourccs to fall back upon; but buyers would be weil advised to see that what is supplied to them is free from dodder and up to a. good standard of germinating power. Evidently it will be desirable to exercise the greatest dis- crimination in selecting clover seed this season. Of other leguminous and small seeds about ave- rag-è supplies will hIe,.a v.ailah1e, and the same applies to rye grass and the natural grasses, although owing to heavy colonial purchases of some and slightly restricted importations of others, prices may be rather above the normal. » ♦ THE Weather. The frost is both welcome and beneficial; while, of course, the change in the weather could not have come at a better time, fcr the effects of the excessive rainfall wero thus neutralised. In some parts the surface has been too hard for ploughing: but in many districts, and particu- larly on grass land, where there was a liberal amount of herbage, this work has made un- broken progress. On the lower lying parts, which, were recently under water and are still very wet. no headway has been made with tillage operations, and accordingly a heavy amount ot arrears has been earried oyer from the old year. After many weeks the land has been suitable for the carting of farmyard manure, and on ail hand" there are cyidenccs that advantage has- been taken of the opportunities for the c urving out of this work. which Îi one of tij/' most «>ea*>nable -of operations. Again, one sees in every district examples of lacking appreciation of tÍJe benefit- of promptitude in spreading the manure. On many a field the top dressing is allowed to lie in heaps for days or weeks after it has been carted, whereas it ought to be spread without avoidable delay. When the manure re- mains unspread for more than a. few days tile land is unequally benefited, the parts under- neath the heaps receiving more than their proper share, perhaps to the detriment of themselves as well as to the impoverishment of the rest of the field. » « MEAT Ixsr?XTiON". In a notice of the opening of the new abattoirs at the Metropolitan Cattle Market in the Field, allusion was made to the system of meat inspec- t.ion carried out by the veterinary superintendent ¡ and his assistants diere, and to the fact that this system of meat inspection was not adopted uni-I formly all through the kingdom. This war.t of uniformity in the matter of meat inspection can be looked at from two points of view—first, as to bow it affects the public health, and secondly as to how it affects the trader and the farmer. The to how it affects the trader and the farmer. The flr-t of these can bo left, to the medical and health iournal- which deal with such subjects, but the second is essentially one which is of in- terest to the agricultural community of this country. It is Jleecssary, however, first of all. to point. out bov; ihe insjiecrion of meat is at pre- sent conducted. In most of our large towns thee is a staff of competent meat inspectors, who exercise a cardul supervision over all tho car- cases of cattle, sheep, and pigs exposed for salo in the markets, and who also inspect those killed in the private slaughter-houses. In many of the larger cities, such as Edinburgh (the pioneer in the matter of meat inspection), the 11.Nrup(;litan Cattle Mnrfcot, the Deptford Market. Man- chester, Liverpool, Glasgow, and other larga towns, there is. in addition to the staff of meat inspectors, a superintendent veterinary surgeon, who supervises the duties of the inspecting staff, and there is very little chance of anv diseased meat passing such inspection without being de- tected and condemned. And, further, most, if not nil, of these town inspectors are now men who have gone through a course of lectures on diseased nwnt. and hàvc passed an examination on the subject, and aro fully acquainted with their work. The present meat inspector is a much better educated man in this special work than the in- spector of it few years ago. Classes are now held at the &1nitary Institute and else"her0 for tne instruction of candidates for the post of sanitary inspector, and the markets committee of tho Corporation of London afford every facility to students who are .siroup of obtaining a pru- tical knowledge of the subject, ro that in the future all sanitary inspectors must be well qualified for their work, and it is fair to assume that in the larger towns the meat sold in the markets a.nd from the private slaughterhouses is properly inspected before b:-ing consumed by. the public. But' in the country these details of in- upeetion ar* far more difficult to carry out. The area which 11 county insp0Ctor may have to cover is often fpr greater than that covered by his town colleegae; ho often has other duties to perform besides that of meat inspector, and up till quite lately, and in many casee even now. he ha.s not been a properly qualified man. Meat inspection, to be properly carried out, requires special instruction and training, not only as re- gards the meat itself, but also as to the manner in which it has been dressed by the slaughterman
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The death is announced of the mother of the Speaker, Mr. J. W. Lowtber, at Canipsea Ash, Suffolk, aged seventy-nine. The Rev. Hugh Prichard, of Dinam, Angle- sey, who died, aged 100, has left estate valued at £17,155 gross. In a case of drunkenness at Chesterfield a police-officer said that the accused, whom lie found suffering from alcoholic poisoning, told him that he had drunk twenty-five glasses of neat whisky.
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Port Talbot Group of Schools.…
Port Talbot Group of Schools. letters were read at the me-eting of the Port. Talbot Group School Managers from other group schools in the county in regard t.o the resolution passed by the Fo-rt TaVbot Group for extended powers. Pontard.xwe managers strongly supported the suggestion Bridgend had not yet decided, while there was no reply from Neathr—Mr J. M. Smith Y I There is no reply from Neath.? (Laughter.) —Mr. Henry Davies: No: it was contended there that it meant- reverting back to the old School Board system.—Mr. Henry Davies moved that a eonfe-renoe of all the groups be •convened' to discuss the question at Port Tal- bot on Friday, the 17th inst.—-This was ear- ried. Sites for New Schools.—In. regard to tlie proposed new schools at Sandfieids and new infants' school at Taibach, a sub-comniittee inspected the site at the rear of the existing schools, and also that in line with the sc-hoo-ls, but. separated by a proposed roadway 26ft-. wide. The committee strongly recommended tie- adoption of the latter site for the erection of the. r.ew infants' school. The committee had seen the plan which had been submitted on behalf of Miss Talbot to the Margam Dis- trict Council of certain proposed streets, and fixed upon a site which they -considered was in every way most desirable. Mr. Lipscomb, however, pointed out that this was the site elected for tbe n'rw intermediate school. If the idea of the new intermediate school was rot errricd out. or if the governors could be I prevailed upon to select another site^ then the site tmgjreited would be available for an infants' school.—It was eventually decided to approve of the jnb-ocinmittee's recommenda- tio:: i. When Doc-tor., Disagree.—Several reports were nrsde on the closing of schools through '1;' epidemic of measles. The Port Talbot attend a n re oiRcer stated that there were 48 case* of meaiie? in his district, but the schools were open'?d.—The Clerk: The Mar- gam medical officer is rot so exacting as some. —Mr. E. T. Evans: I notice that the medical officer of Briton Ferry refused to close the school?.—Mr. Henry Davies: I think w I should (",I,] upon- the County Council to 1,sk 1 ihe medical officers to report upon the matter ;cT so adjust this diversity of opinion. Some doctors say "Do." some say "Do not."—Mr. Edward Davies: The old ra-e of doctors dis- agreeing. (laughter.)—Mr. Henry Davies Vrono-ed that the opinions of the various medical officers of health be asked for on the question, and this- was aareod K>. Alleged Uunderhand Work.—County Coun- cillor William Jenkins drew atTenti-on to the transferring of a teacher at Glyncorrwg from the infants* class to the fifth standard, and asked by whos-e authority it had been done.— Inspector Powell said that it was agreed by the* managers that the transfer should be m'tde. and it was left to him to carry it out. —Mr. Jenkins: I don't think it was left to 'I you. It was left to the local managers.— inspector Powell: Tlie minuter F.re here, and speak for themselves.—Mr. Jenkins: But I challenge the correctness cf the minutes.— Inspector Powell By desire of the managers I went to Miss Lewis, the head teacher, and she agreed to Miss Evans being transferred. —Mr. Jenkins: I say that to transfer a teacher from an infants' class to a. fifth start- dard is not the correct thing. What I com- plain tab out is that the whole thing has been done in an underhanded manner.—Inspector Fowe<il warmly protested against any such im- putations.—Mr. Jenkins -said lie did not a.1- lude to the inspector, but to the wholte busi- ness of the transfer.—The Chairman read the minute which stated That an uncertificated teacher be transferred and that the. managers to leave the transfer in the hands of Mr. Powell.—Mr. Jen-kin*: That was not the re- solution, and whatever l-esohition is passed at. L the meeting should be included in the minutes.—The matter then dropped.