The Glamorgan Gazette

PORTHCAWL. Gas Manager Asphyxiated.—Mr. Collins, gas manager, Pbrthcawl, and some workmen were tapping the gas ma.in in New-road, Porthea-wl, Oil Saturday, when the drill pene- trated the main and gas escaped. The situa- tion being a confined one, the manager was overcome before he was able to get out. The workmen, however, drew him out as speedily as possible, laid him on his back and resorted to artificial respiration. Dr. Ilartland, who lives in the vicinity, was soon- oi-t, the spot, and directed the efforts at restoration. Mr. Collins soon rallied, thanks to the promptness and persistence of those who came to his aid.

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SIX DAYS' LICENSES WANTED. TEMPERANCE CONFERENCE APPEALS TO THE MAGISTRATES. The annual meeting of the. Bridgend and District Temperance Association was held at Hope Schoolroom. Bridgend, on Wedneeda.y, Rev. W. A. Edwards. (Rector of Llangan) presiding over a large attendance of dele- gates. Among those present were Mi*. Edward Thomas, Cardiff (Cochfarf), Rev. J. Tertius Phillips, Cardiff (organising secretary for South Wah-s. of the United Kingdom Tem- perance Alliance), Jlr. Jones-Thomas, Fen- coed (treasurer of the Association), Alderman T. J. Hughes, Revs. H. Eynon Lewis, Bryn- menin J. Hughes. Blaeugarw; J. Llewellyn and T. Davie5, Caeran T. Esgar James, Nantyffylion; David Howells and R. Jones, Penclwd; D. Hughes. Pontycymmer; Messrs. D. H. Lloyd, W. Houie, X, E. Russei-Browii, L. Lloyd, etc. The, Atatemoit of accounts, presented by Mr. Jones-Thomas, showeu a. balance on the right slide. Tho- Chairman read a letter from the Rev. J. W. Kettle (secretary) expressing regret at inability to be present, and the Chairman said they were all glad to learn that Mr. Kettle's health was gradually btying restored. (Hear, hear.) The following officers were elected for the ensuing year:— President, Mr. Edward Thomas; chairman of committee. Rev. W. A. Edwards; treasurer, Mr. W. Jones-Thomas; secretaries. Rev. J. W. Kettle and Mr. W. Garfield Cole. the a hitter in place, of the. Rev. J. R. Rhys, Godre- aman (formerly of Pontycymmer). ASSOCIATION S WOKS. The Chairman, said the work of the Asso- ciation had been interfered with by the re- grettable illness of one-of the secretaries. He hoped arrangements would be made during the year which .voukl give the Association more opportunities for active work than: it had had in the past. (Hear, hear.) The As- sociation had not bee I}> idle, however, during the past year; they had made representations to the Bench on the. subject of reducing licenses, and they had assisted in opposing the applications for new Hcen.-es. (Hear. hear.) As to the general outlook, he thought an effort of temperance reform would be made in the next Session of Parliament in accord- ance with the desires of -temperance re- formers. Certainty if the passing of effective temperance legislation, depended altogeth?r on the present House of Commons every friend of temperance could feel at ease, because there was not the slightest doubt that the sentiments of the present House of Commons were more in accord with their desires than any previous House. (Applause.) He had to admit that his confidence did rot extend to other regions'—(laughter)—but he hoped the repi-esentatives in the House of Lords of the Church to which he belonged would re- cognise their obligations, and that the pro- fessions of zeal by the leading representatives of the Church would be backed up by their votes when the T"nirerance Bill went to the Upper House. (Applause.) APPEAL TO MAGISTRATES. Mr. Joi>es-Th:jmas proposed the following I-csc lilt — That tbs meeting, representing the tem- perance workers of Bridgend and District, expresses- the earnest hope that the 1-ocai magistrates will persevere in the policy of reducing the number of pubiie-bouses in the district which they themselves have de- clared to be desirable, and that all possible influence will be exercised by thp Bench in favour of a better observance of the licens- ing knvs; it is also hoped that the magis- trates will see their way clear to grant only six days' licenses to the public-houses in the. villages, and thus remove the tempta- tion of violating the intention of the bona fid." travellers' clause. The. mover said they all appreciated the good work alieady accomplished by the Bench, and they hoped they would continue the same policy. (Hear, hear.) The district of Bryn- cethin had already taken up the question of ■six days' licenses, and it would be well if oil' the villages could be dealt with in the same way. The speaker urged the Bridgend branch of the B.W.T.A. to take steps to pro- vide temperance- tents at St. Mary Hill Fair and other similar events. (Applause.) Rev. J. Tertius Phil-lips, in seconding, dealt with the legislative aspect of the. ques- tion. He said they confidently anticipated that ini the new Licensing Bill all licenses would be placed under the control of cue authority. He however, that it was full time that the- people should decide for themselves as to how many licenses there should '>e. and where they should be placed. (Applause.) Mr. Edward Thomas said the action, of the Bridgend Bench, and he believed cf the police throughout that division, had beer, of a very satisfactory character fron the temperance point of view. (Hear, hear.) He thought the present position was very encouraging. It was most gratifying to observe that there had been a further decrease of 5,202 convic- tions in the country last year as compared with the previous year. (Applause.) There had also been great depression in licensed property, which in his opinion wis a decided proof that temperance was making headway among the neonle. In Cardiff it was a very frequent thing for public-house property owners to admit that what w:> s once a source of considerable profit to them was now a loss. So far as public-houses were concerned, Car- diff was better off than most towns. (Hear, hear.) They bad] one license to every 700 inhabitants, while in Swansea there was one for every 300. ALDERMAN EX'GHES'S FEAR. Alderman Hughes said temperance workers had a unique opportunity at present, but a unique responsibility also rested upon them. What had wrecked the temperance cause in the last 20 years had been the little. differ- ences among the workers themselves, and ad- vantage had been taken of thy ranks being divided by astute men on the other side to retard legislation or advance spurious legis- lation. (Hear, hear.) He expressed the hope that in the present state of things those who did not see eye to eye would concentrate upon essentials, and that they would hear less of their little differences. (Hear, hear.) He was not afraid to say publicly what he thought of local veto. He would remind them that if they gave to the people the. power to decrease public-houses, they would also have to. give them the power to increase, but he had never yet heard a. temperance rev former touch upon that aspect of the matter. He very much doubted whether it would not mean a substantial increase in drinking facilities; in nearly every colliery district- in Glamorgan. (A voice: "Xo,") That was his opinion, though he observed some did not agree with him. Those who made their liv- ing out of the traffic would organise their forces, and lie had not been able to observe, in other great social matters, any correspond- ing organisation and erystalisation by the I :v churches. He appealed to them to enlighten the consciences of the people, and then they could put more power into their hands. (Ap- plause.) The motion was; carried nem. con.. and votes of thanks followed.

SOUTH GLAM. CONSERVATISM. A CANDIDATE IX THE NEAR FUTURE. A most successful Conservative meeting and entertainment was held at the School- room. Wick, oil Monday evening last. Mr. Kibblewhite being in the chair. Mr. T. Preece Prichard, (the chief Conservative agent for the division) stated, in the course of an address, that Colonel Wyndham-Quin had de- cided, mainly owing to ill health, not to again, content South Glamorgan, but that in tho near future: another candidate would prob- ably be introduced, and that after the result of the Mid-Devon, election., even with a 4,000 Radical majority- to face, they would look with confidence to the future. Mrs. Pear- son (of the Tariff Reform League) deliveri d an address on "Tariff Reform and Socialism," in which she appealed to the farmer and farm labourer to work together for the. cause' of Tariff Reform, even if it was only to keep their tons on the land, and not to be misled by the Socialist orators, whose doc- trines were abominable so far as auDli-ed to home life, and also meant ruin to the- boy. Durittg the. evening Mrs. Kibbiewbite. Mr. E. Johni. Mr. G. Kibblewhite, and Miss Deere contributed towards the musical programme. Mrs. Pearson also sang a song on Tariff Re- form, which was much appreciated by a large audience.

BRIDGEND BOARD OF GUARDIANS MEMBERS' ATTENDANCES. The fortnightly meeting of the Bridgend and Cowhridge. Board of Guardians was held Ion Saturday, Mr. T. C. Jones (Pontyrh-il) presiding. Rev. W. A. Edward's (Rector of Llangan) was in the vice-chair. DEATH AT ASYLUM. The Clerk said he had received1 notification of the death at the asylum of Mary Ann C-arr, who was admitted from Maesteg in February, 1887. FIRE APPLIANCES. The Workhouse Alterations Committee re- ported. through Mr. J. 1. D. Nieholl, that they had considered the tender of the Bridg- end Gas and Water Co. for replacing the 2in. water main with one of 4 inches for the sum of £88. but they reconimended the Board, be- fore accepting this, to get an estimate from the surveyor as to the cost.—On the motion of Mr. Nicholl, this was adopted. It was re-solved, on the recommendation of the same committee, to purchase ten fire ex- tinguishers—five at C2 15s. each, and five at £ 3 10s. each. ELECTRIC LIGHTING. The Cottage Homes Committee reported that they had considered- the quest-ion- of adopting electricity for lighting purposes at the Cottage Homes, and they recommended that the Bridgend Council be requested to arrange a more favourable graduated scale than, that submitted for the lighting of tho Workhouse, Infirmary, and Cottage Hemes collectively. Rev. Owen Jones (Lifusannor) proposed the adoption of the recommendation, and this having been seconded by Mr. D. Jones (P'orth- c&wl) was agreed to. MEMBERS DISQUALIFIED. Mr. Edlyard Edwards (Ogmcre Vale) pointed out that the following Guardians were- disqualified by non-attendance, namely, County Councillor J. Blandy Jenkins and Mr. T. J. Masters (Llanliarran Parish), Alderman Edward John {Cowbridge Parish), and Mr. William Cooke (Monknash and Marcross Par- ishes), and moved that their seats be declared vacant. Rev. D. G. Bees (Bridgend) seconded. Rev. Eyiion Lewis moved as an amendment that the consideration of the matter be de- ferred, pending the receipt of the opinion of the clerk oil the question, and the amend- ment was carried. The mover of the amendment agreed that members: who did not attend to their duties should become disqualified, but in, the a.b- sence of the clerk he thought the matter had better be deferred, inasmuch as these mem- bers were not elected as Guardians, but as members of the Cowbridge Rural District Council. Difficulties might arise owing, to the fact that the memoers attended the Coun- oil though they did' not attend1 the Guardians. It might, therefore, be difficult to give effect- to a. resolution of the kind proposed. WIFE DESERTERS. Rev. Eynon Lewis proposed that- the; reliev- ing officers be asked to prepare returns show- ing the number of warrants issued bv the direction of the Board during the last three years and not yet executed, and the- number of eases of deserted women at present on the hooks, He said it had transpired at the Re- lic: Committee that- day that it was becom- ing quire a custom in some districts of the Union lor Jiusbaiid's to dessert their wives and families, the. deserter apparently relying upon them bt-mc provided for by the ratepayers at targe. These cases seemed- to come- from Maesteg more than any other district. It was iu 1$tune for the Board to give consider- ation- to the matter. The motion was accepted nem con.

Football Teams for Saturday. BRIDGEND v. BRITON FERRY. At Bridgend. Bridge n-jl Back. Dai Griffiths; threequar- ters, Tom Matthews (cant.). A. FaJmer, Dick Davies, a.nd Burnett half-backs, C. Lewis and B. Groves; forwards. E. James, TOlil Thomas, Ben Gronow, W. Gronow, G. Singer, A. Bradshaw, J. D-eeremau. and A. Richards Kick off at 3.30. POXTYCYMMEE r. BRIDGEND -QUINS. At Pontycymmer. Pontycymmer: Back, T. H. Liedtke; ihreequarters, J. Owen, B. Feiver., B. Price', and^W. Jer.Kins; half-backs, R. Thomas and J. Griffiths: forwards. D. J. Richards (capt.) A. Tiley, J. Griffiths, J. McCarthy, W. J. Evans, E. Lewis, R. Tilley, W. Dawe, and J. Seymour. 'Qnins: Back, A. E. Lrwis; tlir^'pqiianfc^rs H. Giles. W. J. Rees, A. Thomas, and W. Hockings; half-backs, W. Jenkins and W. ,,aii): forward's, F. Evans, S. Bevan, A. Brown, T. Davies. B. Hapgood, R. Rose, W. QuinLan. and T. Jenkins. TONDU RANGERS v. CEFN CRIBBWR. At Ton-du. Toudu Back, Eddie Lewis; threequarters, J. Richmond, Trevor Jenkins, 'Gwilym Hop- kin.s and G. W. Smith: half-backs, W. J. Cooke and Jenkin Hopkins (capt.); forwards, W. D. Nott. Dai Davies, T. J. PWce, R. Ed- wards. J. Gvvyatt, V. Skinner, T. Belcher, L. I)aii-ier and Ike John.

BRIDGEXD AXD DISTRICT LEAGUE. The following League. matches will be played to-mcrrow (Saturday), on the ground of the- first-named — Tondu Rangers v. Cefu C'-ribbwr; referee, Mr. Tom Jones. Xantymoel v. Brynna; Mr. Ben Thomas. The following is the League Table to date:

LEAGUE TABLE. Played. Won. Drawn. Lost. Prs. B-irtgemi Quins 13 8 3 2 19 Pontycymmer 13 7 4 2 18 've GiHac-h Goch; 10 6 2 2 14 Cefn Cribbwr 10 4- 3 3 11 Bettws United 9 4. „. 0 5 8 Tonda Hangers 8 4 0 4 8 Brynna 4 2 2 0 6 Rlaengarw 9 3 0 6 3 Ntmtymoel 7 2 0 5 4 O^inore 2ads 8 1 1 6 3

TONDU & ABERKENFIG. Mns-ical.—Miss Blodwen. Hopkin, the eleven year old daiighte* of Mr. E. Hopkin. has passed the third grade examination of the London College of Violinists, held at Cardiff 0111 the 9th inst. She is a. pupil of Professor Gomer Jones.

Eggs expensive, ECONOMISE! ft by using *1 BORWICK'S J BAKING POWDER. 1 It effectually takes the place I of eggs for making the 1 lightest Cakes, Buns, Pastry, J Scones, Puddings, &c. V

LLANlWlT MAJOR. FuneraJ.—After a trying and lingering ill- ness, borne with much patience, the lamented death, at the early age of twenty-eight, took place of the late Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Price, wife of Mr. Thomas Price, of Maesgwyn., Morfa-road, and eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Jenkins. of Purlan Farm. Be- fore the- body was removed from the house, a short service was held'. It was conducted by the Rev. T. Hirwain Jen-kins, Congrega- tional minister, Nantymoel, and formerly pastor of Bethesd-a y Fro, and Ebenezer Churches, of which Mrs. Price was a member. The Rev. Owen Davies, pastor of Bethel Bap- tist Church, was present, and'the hymn My God, my Father, while I stray." was sung. The Rev. P. Alt!reliant Lewis, C.M., attended the funeral, which was a large one. The chief mourners were deceased's husband, Mr. Thomas Price; Mr. and Mrs William Jenkins (father and mother), the Misses Ann-ie, Maggie, and Florrie Jenkins (sisters), Mrs. Robert Keats (aunt) and Mr. Robert Keats, Mr. Mordecai Jenkins (uncle) and Mrs. Mor- decai Jenkins, St. Mary Church Mr. Daniel Jones (uncle), Mr. John Deere (uncle), Wy-nd- ham House; Mrs. Janet Price (aunt), King's Head. Llantwit Major; Mrs. Howell (aunt), Mr. Howell, and the Messrs. Howell and the Misses Howell (cousins), Maindv, Pen coed: Mr. Robert Morgan (cousin), Penilyn Mr. John Price (-father-in-law), Downcross Farm; Mr. David Price (brothe-r-in-law) and Mrs. David Price, East View, Llantwit Major; Mr Edward Price (brother-in-law) and, Mrs. Ed- ward Price. Eghvysbrewis Mr. Joshua Price (brother-in-law) and Mrs. Joshua Price (bro- thers-in-law); Mrs. Stanley Thomas (sister- in-lawi. Hillside. Boverton Miss Annie Price (sister-in-law), Downcross Farm Mr. Moore, Cardiff; Mrs. David. Barry; and a great number of other relatives, family connec- tions. friends, and neighbours. At Bethesda the Rev. T. Hirwain Jenkins officiated, and the hymns. "Lead, Kindly Light," and "Jesu, Lover of My Soul" were aimg. The Welsh hymn sung at the graveside was "Yn y dyf- roed mawr ar tonau." Wreaths and other floral emblems were sent by relatives and friends on both sides, and the undertaker was Mr. Edward Hopkin. Com ere i a 1-st re et. Mothers' Union-.—Some time ago the mem- bers of the Me>th«rs' Union connected with St. Illtyd's Church thought of .arranging for a pieasant- picinc to be held1 during the- ensu- ing summer, "lIt the excellent idüa. of doing some good to the church was suggested. Then these wise mothers, in passing to and from the Gate House, saw the long silent belis stil'l on the ground waiting part of the necessary fund for their reparation and restoration to our ancient church tower. What could be better than a social tea and1 entertainment In, aid of S-t. Ilityd's bell fund? Everybody would attend it. sam the mothers, for every man-, woman and child in the parish would be glad to hear the dear old bells- again. The merry peal for the wedding, the solemn toll- ing for the funeral', the bell for morning, after.noon aiul evening services are sc/ieiy missed. Then there- was the curfew bell, which has been rung from November to March at eight o'clock each night, since the Norman. era. How glad the people would be to hear all the bells again! Generous donors have promised the greater bulk of the- money neces- sary f.or this purpose, but the fund needs ang- mentation, and as every little is- a. help, the members of the Mothers' Union used (-very endeavour to induce the inhabitants to at- tend their te t. The result was. very satis- factory and eiwouurging to the organisers-, who personally provided all the good things that loaded the tables, and thus avoided the cost of catering. The entertainment took place at the Town-hall;, which was prettily decorated for tho occasion- with flags leat by the Misses PVice, The Hayes; plants and other orname-ital things supplied by the member* of the Mothers' Union and their friends. "I as served at G.30 p.m., and the following members of tho organisa- tion- presided at the trays:—Mrs. Henry Morris, The Vicarage fpresident of the Mothers' Union), Mr-i. Reed, Mrs. C'mnminigs, Mr-s. Loveluck. Mrs. D. J. Williams, Mrs. Diamond. Mrs. Rees, Mrs. Thomas. Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Hallett. 1Ir. Edward Hugh, Mrs. David Jenkins, and Mrs. Andrews. Mrs. Mary Holland, Mrs. Hill, and Mrs. Thoma- also rendered valuable assistance. Mrs. Davies, of the Mill Way, was prevented being pr-esent- owing to her recent sad he- reavement. and Mrs. Ayre's absence was due to severe indisposition. Both are members or the Mothers' Union. Mr. Iltyd Nieholl, of The Ham, was: prevented by indisposition fulfilling the duty of chairman, and his pl'ace was taken by the Rev. Henry Morris (vicar), who presided1 over the entertainment and tes- tified to the spirited action1 of the organisers. M-i.ss NichoH. The Ham. attended the tea. The following programme was successfully carried out: —Recitation, "An Incident iii the French Camp." Mr. Mervyn John song, "Ever of Thee." Mr. David Baldwin-; song, The Gates of The West," Miss: Florrie Deere song, The Volunteer Organist." Mr. Morgan Thomas; song, "By the Foun- tain," Mr. Means; comic song, Mr. 3Iears; song, "Dnnean Grey." Mr. Kenneth McBrat- ney; song, The Holy City," Mr. Kibble- white; seW-tiens on tlie gramaphone manipu- lated^ by Mr. Mervyn. John, and kindly lent hy Mr. Abraham, were given during the even- ing. Mr. D. J. Will lams, organist and choir I master of St. Illtyd's Church; Misft Katie Baldwin, and Mr. Arthur John were accom- panists. The remainder of the evening was 2 spent m., games, etc., over which Mr. Kenneth McBratney proved himself a. valuable- M.C. Hie tea a.nd entertainment were attended by members of all the denominations, and the. Mothers Union realised the. expectation that the whole parish is interested in St. Illtyd's bell fund. A little more united effort and ne shall hear the bells again.

MAESTEG. Wedded Half a Century Ago.—The- golden w-eddi-ng celebrations of Mr. and Mrs."Cook, of The Avenue, Pontyoridd. took place on Tnesdiay at the T ravellefs' Rest, Xan-tvffyllon, the residence of their son and daughter-in- law, Mr. and Mrs. William Ccck, late of Og- mo-re Vale, Notwithstanding their ad- vanced ages—both are approaching 80 years -3lr, and Mrs. Cook are hale and heartv and quite active. The old gentleman, is a re- t'irecle,igHi!P-d ever on the. Taff Vale Railway. :h. 'V. Ceok, the genial landlord of the Tra- vellers' Rest, entertained all the family at his residence-— the sons and (laughters and sons and daughters-in-law, and grand children numbered about 30. leathers' Union.—The annual meeting of the Maesteg Association. (National Union of eaciieis) was held on Monday C'venmg, when Mr. F. G. Davies presided over a wcll- attended meeting. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year:—Presi- dent, 3ir. Glover, Plasnewydd-; vice-prewi- Mr. E. Roberts (Blaeuiliyn-fi); secretarr, Mr. F. G. Davies (Higher Standards School);' secretary benevotent fund, Miss R, Gibbon (A'antytfyilon); recreation secretarv Mios Ray Morgan (Plasnewydd Girls.' School). On the conclusion, of business, the members of the association, together with a large num- ber of friends, sat down to an excellent tea kindly provided by the retiring president (Mr r. G. Davies). The tables were ably presided over by Mioses Gibbon, ±,jy Morgan. and Mrs Davies. Later, games were indulged in, and a very enjoyable social evening was brought to a close with the usual votes of thanks.

MAESTEG PRICE LIST. At a meeting of the nightmen employed at the. North's Navigation Collieries, Maesteg, ow Wednesday. Mr. Watts Morgan presented a report regarding the disputed price-list, which had been referred to himself and Mr. Gray (who represented the Masters' Associa- tiOTt), as arbitrators. It was -1-4 follows: — The timbe-riuen for the- first two years to be pa,id.a. standard wage of 5s. per day from two to four years, os. 3d.' from four to six years, õs, 6d.; and after six years-, 5s. 9d. Assistant timbermen commence at 4s per day, and advance to 4s. 4d. The rippers, commence at 4s. 9d. ner day. and advance, to 5s. 6d. and the assistant rippers comments at 4s. 2d. per dlay, and advance to 4s. 4d. The list does not interfere with the. present system of piece work or any customs that are at present in vogue. The meeting accepted the new terms, with the exception of the clause which compels them, to be in continual employment at the same colliery to gain the advanced wage. Mr. Hartshorn (miners' agent) has been ne- gotiating with Mr. Gibbon (agent of the. com- pany) in this- matter for a considerable time past, but. they failed to arrive at a sett-lament and it was accordingly refierred to the Con- ciliation Board.

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COWBRIDGE. Concert.—In OUT report of the eon-oert in connection with Cowbridge Church Sunday School last week, we inadvertently omitted the name of the accompanist, Miss Griffiths. Llanhlethian Church Bells.—The Vicar (Rev. 1. Roberts) has issued his third anlliual report to the parishioners of Cowbridge, Llanblethiani and Welsh St. Donat-s, in the course of which, he states: "Immediately the work of LLanblethian- tower has been com- pleted, we hope to set about the erection of the proposed new organ, which is to be placed in the roof above the screen- in the transept. The new organ will, I trust, be re-ady for de- dication by next Whit-sun Sunday at latest. I have received- tho specification of the new instrument from Messrs. Griffin and' Stroud, of Bath, and Mr. Beale, organist of Llandiaff Cathedra], is of op.inion that the specified in. strument will be a most suitable one for the church. The instrument will consist of two manuals, and about 15 stops, and the esti- mated cost, together with the organ l-oft, is £ 250." Fire Brigade.—A special meeting of the Fire Brigade was held at the Lesseor Hail last Friday, for the purpose of presenting the prize money won at the Aberdare competi- tions of the National Fire Brigade Union, South Wales District. Points in connection with the competitions, which were brought before the Union. officials, had caused delay in the payment of the prize-money. The first prize, won by the Cowbridge team for a four- Illart manual wet drill, was £ 3, to which P-1 had been added by Mr. T. W. David, County Councillor for the Cowbridge District, as a. mark of his appreciation and pleasure upon the succees of the Cowbridge firemen,. His Worship the Mayor (Councillor T. J. Yor- werth), in handing £ 1 to each of the men (firemen J. Croom. W. Brown, B. Thomas-, and E. Warren) congratulated Captain Tilley and the brigade upon their success on this and previous occasions, and said the. brigade was a credit, to themselves and to the borough. Alderman W. A. Jarne-s (chairman of the Fire Brisrade Committee) proposed, and Alderman E. John seconded, a vote of thanks to his Worship for attending to present the. prizes. They a.! so spoke- in eulogistic terms of Ca.ptain Tilley and the brigade. VOLUNTEERS' PRIZE DISTRIBUTION. The distribution of prizes to the Cowbridge section of Volunteers took place on Friday evening last., at the Duke of Wellington Hotel. The Mayor (Mr. T. J. Yorwerth) kindly presented the prizes, which, thanks to the generosity of the gentry of the district and tradesmen of the town. were very numer- ous, each member who took part in the com- petition receiving two prizes, one in cash and one in kind. The following were the prizes in kind :—I, Pi-iv. S. Knapton, pair of blankets; 2, Sevgt.-lnst. R. Cadogan, pair of bl'anikets; 3, Pri v. A. T. Spencer, set jugs, waterbottle and glass; 4, Cor pi. W. A. James, bottle champagne; o, Priv. F. Saun- ders, half-doz. knives and. tobacco; 6, Priv. 1. E. Hughes, pipe and case, tobacco, bottle Liquor; 7, Priv. W. Brown, lamp and bottle liquor; 8. Priv. A. D. Slope-r, piece of beef; 9, Pi-iv. F. Roberts, bottle liquor 10, Sergt. H. Gouiden. beef; 11, Priv. W. J. Goulden, silik muffler and bottle liquor 12, Sergt. W. Lovett, lib. tea and bottle- liquor 13. Priv. G, Miles, garden spade and fork; 14, Priv. W. H. W at/kins, bottle champagne; 15, Priv. j R. E. Goulden, lamp and- bottle liquor; 16, Priv. G. David, oewt. coal; 17, Priv'. R.' Thomas. parcel groceries and' bottle -liquor- 18, Priv. W. Power, beef; 19, P'riv. W. Lush', bottle whiskey; — Priv. M. Jenkins, hat and tobacco: 21, P'riv. C. Davies, meat; 22, Priv. J. W. Wayward, tobacco and bottle liquor; 23. Priv. A. Roberts, lib. tea and bottie liquor: 24, Priv. S. Oakley, bottle, liquor; 25, Priv. W. Roberts, p-air of pic- tures and bottle, liquor; 26, Priv. T. James. meat; 27. Priv. W. Morgan, bottle liquor; 28, Priv. G..Bar™s, meat; 29, Priv. E. Crow- ley, pair of boots; 30, Priv. S. Harkett, bottle liquor; 31. Lance-Corpl. J. S. Warren, pair glass dityhes: 32, Priv. D. L. Jones, bottle liquor. After the- distribution.. a smoking concert -was held, the Mayor presid- ing, supported by Aklermeni E. John and W. James. The following programme was gone through :—Song, Priv. S, Knapton; song. Pi iv. R. E. Goulden; song, Priv. W. Power; song, Mr. J. John song, Mr. W. J. Evkiiis; song, Mr. I. Thom-as; concertina solo, Mtr. W. Oroo-ine song, Mr. A. Jenkins; song, Priv. C. Davies; song, Sergt. H. Goulden; recitation, the Mayor. Several speeches were made during the evening, from which it was elicited that the K Company, with its head- quarters at LJ ant wit Major, of which the sec- tion forms part, has gon.e up in numbers by leaps and bounds during the last 12 months. It also holds tlie proud distinction of being the best shooting company in the battalion for 1907. One of the recruits (Private F. Saunders, of Cowbridge) had won the re- cruit's bronze cross, given by the N.R.A. for 1907, with a score of G3 noints out of a pos- sible of 70 'distances 200 and 500 yards), being closely followed by Private D. Baldwin. of Llantwit Major, with 61 points. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the donors of prizes, and to Mr. A. F. Spencer, who had so kindly placed the room and piano at their disposal for the evening. Mr. Marks kindly presided at the piano. COUNTY POLICE COURT. Tuesday.—Before General T. B. Tyler and Colonel Et. R. Homfray. Alleged False Representation.—Thomas Heko, Fontyclun. engineer, was summoned for falsely representing himself to be a tra- veller and obtaining intoxicating liquor at the. White Lion Pill)] tc-boii-e. Ystradowen -on Sunday. The Bench dismissed the case. Straying Horse.—For allowing her horse to stray, Ann. Thomas, lifanhal-i-all, coal mer- chant, was mulcted in, 10s., including costs. Game Trespass.—Ithel Evans and Rees Evans, Llautrisant, labourers, were sum- moned for game trespass. The evi- dence showed that the defendants were found on tlie land with; three dogs, which were coursting in snme woods. Defendants: had to pay £ 1 and 14s. c osts.

ST. BRIDES MAJOR. Musical.— Miss. Blodwen Hopkin and Miss Myfanwy Lloyd have passed in the 3rd grade examination, of the Lou-don College of Violin- ists held at Cardiff. Both are pupils of Mr. Gomer Jones.

PYLE Choir Supper'. A supper was held at the Vicarage on Friday last, when the choir and friends met for a sociable evening. A capital programme had been arranged by Messrs. Rees and Horsed. Mr. Gerrish, tho organ- ist, and Mrs. Knott presides I at the piano- forte, and played several solos. Songs wwe sung by Messrs. Knott. Rees, Horsell and Smith, Misses KorselT, Gwladys Horsell, Evans, and Jenkins (a Maltese song). Speeches appropriate to the occasion were made by Mr. Knott and the churchwardens of Pyle and Kenfig.

BRYNNA. A grand concert was held at the Parish Hall on Monday evening in aid of Mr. Wm. Richards, of Bryima, who has been un- able to follow his employment for the last two years through illness. A representative com- mittee had been formed to carry out the a.r- rangements, with Mr. William Williams, manager, South Ritondda, Colliery, as chair- man); Mr. Philip Hill, junr., as secretary; and Mr. William Davie-s as treasurer. The P'ansh Hall was kindly lent for the occasion^ and tine -artistes very generously gave their services gratis. It is gratifying to know that the concert, was well patronised, and from a financial standpoint, that the efforts of the committee have been crowned with success. The Rev. Peter Jones, curate, presided. The following programme was carried out:—Coir- net solo, Master Evan Lewis', Pencoed song, "The Sailor Boy's Dream." Mr. W. J.Hughes, Llanharrau; song, KiHarney." Miss Agnes Thomas, Pencoed; banjo solo. Ma-. John Stephens. Ll-a ntrisant; song, ¡'The Light of the World," Mr. William Lewis, Pencoed; comic song, That Pudding," Mr. Gomer Ball, Ll-anhar-raie; song, The Veteran," Mr. Thomas Jones, Pencoed; song, "Thora," Mr. David Kinsey, Llanharrah conjuring per- formance, Messrs. G. Bevan and 1. Jenkins, Pencoed. The accompanist for the evening was Miss Mary Edmunds, of LJanhar-ran. -Air and Mrs. Coombes, Brynna, lent the piano for the occasion. Printed and Published by the Central Gla- morgan Printing and Publishing Company. Limited, at the Glamorgan Gazette" Offices, Queen Street, Bridgend, Gla- morgan. FRIDAY, JANUARY 24th, 1908,

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