The Glamorgan Gazette

I LOCAL NEWS. ♦ The Celebrated Lipton's Teas and Provi- sions may be had of the Sole Agent for Bridg- end-T. Woodward, near The Bridge. TO-NIGHT'S I.L.P. MEETING.—Town-hal] Square, Bridgend. 7.15. Speaker Rev. Ed- ward Morgan. Congregational minister. Neath. Come in crowds. WATCHES, Clocks, and Jewellery. Private r room for Wedding Rings. Useful presents. The noted House—Griffiths and Co., Wynd- ham Street. Bridgend. Ruhamah Baptist Church. Bridgend.— Sunday School Anniversary, Sunday. June 21st. Preacher. Rev. David Davies, Brigh- ton. Welsh Sermon. 10.30: English. 2.30; Welsh, 6. All cordially invited. SOUTHERNDOW:, MOXTHLY MEDAL.— Wednes- day's tie was played off on Saturday. Mr. W. C. Wailes beat Mr. J. S. Gaskell. 3 up and 2 to play. LAWX TE-N-,vis.-B. d-,end were due to play Cardiff Mackintosh on Saturday at the Insti- tute in the second round of the Welsh Inter- club Tournament (second division), but were nrable to raise a team. SALE OF ANTIQTE FrKxrrrRE.—Mr. Harry F. Lambert, auctioneer, Bridgend, held a successful sale of antique furniture and effects at Thorneycroft. Bridgend.on Wednes- day. There v.-as a good attendance of county people and London, Bristol. Bath. and Wes- ton-super-Mare dealers, and good prices were realised. A set of 12 Chitmendale chairs sold for 110 guineas; Sheraton sideboard, £ 25; bedroom suites. 23 guineas each; Sheraton gents' wardrobe, 14 guineas; satin wood tables. 10 guineas esch Chippendale table, 11 guineas; three Chippendale chairs. 11 guineas; grand piano. £ o0; Sheraton desks from 8 guineas to 10 guineas. Sheffield plate, pictures, mirrors, and effects also rea- lised excellent prices. RETIREMENT OF BRIDGEND STATION -iASTE It. Mr. John Bevan, who has been stationmaster at Bridgend for the past 19 years, is about to retire on a pension after 44 vears' service in the employ of the Great Western Railway Company. Mr. Bevan was born at Horton. Gower. in 1844, and when i:0 years of age en- tered the service of the Great Western Rail- way Company as a clerk at Llantrisant sta- tion. He piloted the first Cow bridge train into this station from the Taff Vale line. From Llantrisant Mr. Bevan went to Aber- dare. after which he was nromoted as station- master of Glyn-neath. Mr. Bevan has also been stationmaster at Monmouth. Hengoed (Rhymney Junction) and Bullow Pill in the Forest of Dean. When he came to Bridgend 19 years ago the passenger trains passing daily through the station were 33. Now they are nearly 100. WEDDING OF MR. W. A. SCOTT.—At St. Thomas's Church. Ferryside, the nuptials were celebrated of Miss Elizabeth E. Thomas. daughter of the late Mr. Thomas, of the Peli- can Hotel. Ferryside. and Mr. W. A. Scott. of Ferryside, son of Mr. Caleb Scott. Bridg- end. The ceremony was performed. in the presence of a crowded congregation, by the Rev. D. Williams, curate-in-charge at Ferry- side, assisted by the Rev. Hugh Rees, Llan- derry. and a fully choral service was beauti- fully rendered by the choir, of which both bride and bridegroom were menfbers for many years. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. D. Thomas, of Bridgend, was attired in dove grey tussore silk. trimmed with chiffon, taffeta and passemen- terie, with vest of filet net and lace applique, and grey straw hat trimmed with tulle and plumes to match. She carried an ivory Prayer Book and wore a gold chain and pen- dant. the gifts of the bridegroom. She was attended by her cousin, Miss Brown, of Car- diff. Mr. Walter Jennings, Llanelly, was the best man. A reception was held at the bride's house, and Mr. and Mrs. Scott after- wards left for London for the honeymoon. The bride's travelling attire comprised a black and white check costume, violet crino- line hat with violet flowers, and a grey feather boa. They were the recipients of a large number of presents. I OLD HOPE CHAPEL SOLD.—Messrs. Michael I Davies and Richards offered for sale at the Dunraven Arms. Bi- Idgeiid. on Saturday, the old Hope Baptist Chapel, Queen-street. The property, which has a frontage of 30ft.. is held for the unexpired term of 39 years, at tiie low gi-otiiid reiit of k5 per annum. It is well built and commodious and easily adapt- able for business purposes. The purchaser was Mr. Yorwerth Thomas, saddler. Bridgend, for £ 410. The solicitors for the vendor^ were Messrs. T. J. Hughes and Lewis. Bridg- end.—Subsequently Mr. E. Parry-Thomas (Pontypridd) put up the freehold dwelling- house known a's T.vee',j, T 'viivgai,ii, near Aberkenfig. with garden, etc.. now in the oc- cupation of Mr. Jacob Thomas. The pro- perty has a frontage of 115ft. to the county ¡ road, and there is ample room for the erec- tion of five dwelling-houses. The property was disposed of to Mr. Cooke, of Tynygarn, for £ 372 10s. The solicitors concerned were Messrs. Spickett and Sons. Pontypridd.—Mr. Harry F. Lambert also conducted a sale of house property situated at Heolycue and Caerau. Two leasehold houses adjoining the new chapel at Heolycue. and held for a term of 99 years from 2nd February, 1908. at an annual ground rent of £ 2 10s.. were with- drawn at £ 160, and No. 3 Victoria-street. Caerau, let at 25s. per lunar month, and held for a term of 93 years fr«m 1st Dec-em- ber, 1896. at >the annual ground rent of £ 1. was withdrawn at £ 360. The solicitors con- cerned were Mr W. Powell David and Messrs. Stockwood and Williams. Bridgend. — — k-

BREACH OF PROMISE ACTION. ♦ BRIDGEND GIRL AWARDED 1:70. AFFECTIONATE LETTERS. Mr. George Is:1ac sat on behalf of Mr. H. H. Watkins at a Sheriffs-court at Swansea r yesterday (Thursday) to assess damages in a breach of promise action brought by Annah Louisa Burton, a parlourmaid, of Bridgend. aged 21, against Charles Atkins, a licensed victualler and blacksmith, of Lovington. Castle Cary, Somerset. Mr S. H. Stockwood. who was for the plain- tiff. said the damages claimed was £ 200. I The plaintiff was the daughter of an agricul- tural labourer, and the engagement between the parties was broken off without reason. Subsequently it was found that another lady, who had some means, induced him to give up the plaintiff. He admitted in a letter lie had served her a dirty trick. The engage- ment was renewed last September, the defen- dant having expressed contrition at the way he had behaved. From that time defendant was very attentive, and his conduct" as purely affectionate and honourable. The girl took a situation as house-parlourmaid at Bridgend. He wrote asking her to look for a situation in Wales for him. On December 6th he wrote saying that Miss Cooper, the other young lady, had come back from Lon- don. He then stopped writing, and she never got any explanation of his conduct to this day, except saying she could not expect him to write after her letter. He had since married Miss Cooper, who was the presiding genius at the public-house and the recipient of Avhatever income came from the public- house and forre. In one letter defendant wrote on the 17th of S.(,pteiil'o(,i- Yes. I know when I Avrote I told you. I had someone else I liked better, but I do not know what I was thinking aboat when I said it, but shall never love another as I love you. so I hope you will make up your mind, and be the same to me again as you used to be. and I will promise you that I will never have anything to do with other girls.— lours smeeriy and very miserable. CHARLIE. Another letter eiided I should like to be near you. my darling pet. They all send their love to you. darling. Avitli all my fondest and truest IoN-e to you, my own precious darling.— Your own truest and loving and devoted sweetheart. CHARLIE. In another letter he wrote:—"This would be ,a very good place for us, wouldn't it. darling. Avitli a public and smithy together?" He used heaps of crosses for kisses, saying. R-al ones next Sunday. Roll on. Sunday, to see my darling pet once more. The plaintiff, a smartly-dressed, well set up girl, gave evidence. One of the jury Perhaps his wife can pay. The jury returned a verdict for complain- ant. assessing the damages at £ 70. Judg- ment was accordingly given with costs.

I ABERKENFIG MAN'S SUICIDE. I DEATH PREFERRED TO ASYLUM. Mr. Howell Cuthberteon, coroner. held an inquiry at Aberkenfig Police-station yester- day (Ihursday) into the circumstances of the death of Llenvellyn George Kingdom, aged 29. 199 Bridgend-road. Aberkenfig. which oc- I curred on Tuesday as the result of self-in- flicted injuries. I e The first witness was George Kingdom, the deceased's grandfather, with whom lie had lived. He stated that on the previous Thurs- day morning his grandson came downstairs, about half-past eight. Witness went out for a short time, and on his return deceased shouted, "I have done it: I have cut my throat." Witness went upstairs, and found Llewellyn lying on. the floor, his throat cut. and a razor beside him. He told witness that he would rather die than go to the asy- lum. He lived until the following Tuesday. The Coroner Was there any talk of send- ing him to the asylum r—Not that I know of, sir. but I suppose he got in his head that he Avas to go there. Further questioned, witness said dec-eased was a collier, but he had been out of work for a fortnight, during most of which time he had been drinking heavily. He went to Porthcawi 011 Monday. June 8th. and returned home drunk. He to^d witness that lie had been attacked in the train on the return journey. and that the train was stopped. Sergi. "rn1.- Phillips said deceased was bleeding from a very large wound on the left side of the throat. There was a great quan- tity of blood about the room. and from there to the bottom of the stairs. Kingdom Avas conscious and recognised witness, to whom he made the following statement: I have done it now. Sergeant. Some- thing came over me. It is all through the drink. The old man went out to the back. and I went downstairs and got the razor out of the drawer. I would rather die than go down to the big house (meaning the asylum). That's where I would be before night. I got knocked about in the train on Monday night, too. One could not dc it. There was a gang of them. Dr. Thomas Jones said death was due tc bronchial pneumonia, which was the result of the extension of inflammation of the throat along the windpipe. The jury returned a verdict of Ci Suicide while temporarily insane."

MR. J. P. GIBBON'S WATCH. _u -+- MIDNIGHT ADVENTURE IN LONDON. KITTY GORDON SENTENCED TO NINE MONTHS IMPRISONMENT. At Clerhmn-l1 Sessions yesterday íTburs- day*. Kitty Gordon, an unfortunate, was in- dicted for stealing a gold watch and chain, valued at between £ 35 and £ 40. from the person of Mr. J. P. Gibbon. J.P.. Maesteg. agent to North's, on the 26th May last. Mr. Pasmore appeared to prosecute, and the prisoner, who denied her guilt. was not legally represented. Counsel having briefly outlined the facts of the case to the jury, called Mr. Gibbon. who said that at one o'clock on the morning of the zoth May he was standing at the c-c ner of Northumberland Avenue, near the Jriotel Victoria. He saw the prisoner. Avho spoke to him and invited him to go home Avith her. He refused, and told her to go home. She then asked him to her a few shillings. At that time he 1 was wearing the watch and chain (produced!. The prisoner appeared to slip and fell against him. She then went down a pas- sage betAveen the Hotel Victoria and the Hot-t 1 Metropole. He went away towards his hotel, and when he felt for his watch he found he had not got it. Immediately he followed the prisoner, and met a constable. He asked the constable if he had seen a Avoman, and he said "Yes." Witness told him that she had his watc-h and chain, and the constable ran after the woman. He brought her back to the prosecutor, and she denied all knowledge of the watch. Witness. however, saw the chain hanging from her left hand and pointed it out to the constable. Witness caused a smile in Court by taking the massive watch from a place of safety inside his waistcoat, with the remark. "I am I carrying it safe enough to-day." )1r, Pasmore: Were you sober r Prosecutor Quite sober, sir. How did the prisoner appear?—She ap- peared as if she had been drinking. Replying to the prisoner, prosecutor denied that he took her down a se lane and gave her half-a-crown. Prisoner: Yes. sir. he did. P.C. Bolter 501A said that on tiie morning of the 26th May he was on duty in Whitehall- place. He saw the prosecutor running, and i-e-ce Ived a communication from him. He saw the prisoner running down Whitehall as fast as she could. and he chased her. When he caught her he said. "I beiieA-e you have got a watch and chain you have just stolen from a gentleman." She replied. "I b a vc- not got any watch. I don't knoAv anything about it." At the same time witness saw the chain hanging from her left hand. He seized her by the arm and took the Avatch and chain (produced) from her. By that- time the prosecutor had arrived, and he iden- tified the watch and chain. Witness took the woman to Cannon-row Police-station, where, when she was charged, she said, He gave it to me." Mr. Pasmore: Was the Prose-cutor sobf-r? The constable: Perfectly sober. And the prisoner?—She appeared to have 1 been drinking, but was not drunk. Prisoner: You say I was running. I was not running. I will admit I was walking rather quickly. Prisoner, who declined to be sworn, put in a written statement, in which she said she met the prosecutor at 20 minutes to one in Northumberland AA-enue. After a conversa- tion they walked across towards the Hotel Metropole. There the prosecutor gai-c, her half-a-crown and suggested immoral action. She refused, whereupon fix prosecutor said he would give her anything if she would allow him. He said he had no more money than that on him at the time, but if she would meet him the next night lie would entrust I her with his watch and chain until the next evening. Avhen he would give her a present in return. He said the, Avouid have a drink together, go to an hotel, and have a pleas- ant eA-ening. She accepted the watch and intended to keep the appointment the next evening, for by the way the prosecutor spoke to her she thought lie meant to be a good friend to her. When the constable arrested her she was so surprised that she could not speak. She lieA-er thought the prosecutor would accuse her of stealing the watch and chain after lie had given it to her. or be guilty of such an action. The constable had said, which was untrue, that she was run- ning. She was not running, but admitted that she was walking rather quickly. If she had had any intention of stealing the watch and chain, she could have got a conveyance to take her out of the place in a short time. I think now." she concluded, "how foolish I have been to accept the watch and chain under such circumstances, and I will never Avhile I live accept such a thing again under such circumstances." Mr. Robert Wallace. K.C.. summing up. pointed out that the only evidence before the Court wa.s that of two witnesses, and if the jury believed them the case was absolutely made out. If yoh have any reason not to belieA-e them. gentlemen, say so." he con- cluded. Prisoner was found guilty. A previous conviction against the prisoner. under th-2 name of Marie Munro. on July 17tli of last year. Avhen she was sentenced to three months' imprisonment for a similar felony under similar circumstances. was proved. The police stated that both on that occasion and this. she had refused to cive any address, and it had not therefore been possible to make any inquiries respecting her. The prisoner /Sa id she was only "concerned" in the previous case, but got sentenced ail the same. Mr. Wallace, telling the nrisoner that she had been convicted on the clearest possible evidence, passed sente-nce of nine months' hard labour. The prisoner. who seemed overcome st the sentence, then slowly descended the steps of the dock. The case lasted only fourteen minutes.

The boutnwark Coroner s;igg<-sted at all; inquest on Wednesday the use of incubators for rearing prematurely born children. A doctor from Guy's said they had one at the hospital; they Avere tremendously expensive. At a meeting of the Fylde Guardians OR Wednesday, at which the Workhouse com- mittee repoi-tk-d the substitution of beef ex- tract for beef tea for inmates, it was stated that some inmates had almost cried over the change and Avouid not touch the substituted article.

WORKHOUSE MASTER AND MATRON THE SHORT IIST. A special meeting of the Bridgend and Cowbridge Board of Guardians was held yes- terday to select applicants for the posts of master and matron. There were 24 applica- tions. and the following were selected to ap- pear before the Board to-morrow (Saturday): Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Davies, master and matron at Cardigan Workhouse. Mr. and Mrs. Caradoc David, attendant assistants at Llwynypia Workhouse. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hughes, master and matron at Llanrwst.

COTTAGE HOSPITAL.-The matron acknow- ledges with thanks £5 5s. from the Dramatic Society, per Mr. Walter Cook, and lie. 6d. from Messrs. Henry Phillips's staff. In- patients, 6.

Uirtljs, JRarriagrs « Ðeatbs MARRIAGES. SCOTT—^ HOMAP. — At St. Thoma«'s Church, Ferry- side, by the Rev. David Williams, Curate-in- charoje, apsieted hy the Rev. Hugh Rees curate of Llandover\, Mr. W. A. Scott, second son of Mr Caleb W. Scotf, Rhiew Cottage, Bridgend, to Eliz ibet>) E. Thomas, Ferrynde. S337 DEATHS. SINGER.—June 17th, ht thp. Coity Castle, Bridgend. Margaret Sin^pr, the beloved wife of J,nies Mnner, aged 59. Funeral Saturday, 3 -45 for Ne%c,,gtle Clilirch. 8353 DAnn.-Un June 16th. at Tvrnawr Farm, Cnitv. Jei.kin David, aged dO Funeral at 3-0 p m. Friday. Coity Chr.rcn. 8367 IN MEMORIAM. In ever loving and tender memory of David, beloved son of David aad Catherine Thomas, Torgellv F-irm, Lbmhsrry, who died on Monday. June 17, 1907. Thy purpose. Lord, we cannot see, But all is well that's done hv Thee. 5323 In ever loving memory (If our dearest brother. David Thomas. T reilv Farm, Llanharry, who passed sway June 17th, 1S07. (-alle,i iiii-.) it -,i, But in our hearts w<• love hirn stili His llHT1L()l' is deni to-diy, As in the hour he passed a\iy. "Lead, kindly light." 8319 H. & R. ROBERTS. In ever loving memory of our dear brother David Thomas, Toryelly Farm, Llanharry, who died June 17th, 19 7. A voice is from the household gone, A voice we loved is stilled. A place is vacant on this earth, That never can be tilled. 3S51 WILLIE & MACGIE. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. Mr?. T). Jenkins and Family desire to thank their uiiry friends for the kind sympathy bown to them in their bereavement, and much regret thac they have not been tible to reply to each personally.—" Bryneglwyi' I\ecfig, Py!e. 8350

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Superintendent Davis closes to-morrow a period of 45 years' service in South Wales police forces. 38 of which lie has spent in Gla- morgan. His resignation will be received with a good deal of regret in the Bridgend Division, for it means the loss of a valuable officer, who has carried out his duties with strict impartiality and general courtesy. 3lr. Davis is generally known as a quiet, un- assuming official, always attentive to duty, thoroughly conscientious, and not given to moods." While he has never shirked duty in bringing criminals and other offenders to justice, he has at the same time been most tactful and careful in the discharge of his difficult duties. The best test of his popular- ity and fair-mindedness is the general esteem and regard in which he is held by his subor- dinates. none of whom would dream of say- ing an unkind word about him. Mr. Davis's career is. as Alderman Hughes put it at the Police-court, an inspiratton, to younger officers, for his steadiness and trustworthi- ness have enabled him to reach practically the highest position in the Constabulary open to him. He has been fortunate enough to spend the greater part of his service in the same town—Bridgend—where he has made many friends and no enemies—other than the enemies of society. He retires full of honours, but not so fuil of years, and our readers will join with us in wishing him a long retired life. I' The Maesteg District Council have ad-cd wisely in deciding to separate the offices of I Surveyor and Inspector of Nuisances. This is really the only reasonable course to pursue in a large and growing district. Hitherto the Surveyor, with an assistant, has con- trived to carry out the duties of the two offices with more or less success, but this ar- rangement could not continue without jeopardising the health of the district. Extra assistance would have been inevitable under the old system, and it will be far better to appoint an officer to be responsible direct to the Council for the sanitary condition of the place than to build up a big surveyor's de- partment. The evil of combining the two offices is the natural tendency on the part of the official, whoever he may be, to give first place to the duties of surveyor, and. if these duties be onerous, to neglect those of sanitary inspector. This is what has occurred at Maesteg; not. we quickly add, through any fault of Mr. Humphreys, but because his duties as surveyor have been overwhelming and imperative. The result is a condition of things, as revealed at a recent Council meeting, which certainly ought not to exist in any urban district. In appointing a separate sanitary inspector, the Maesteg Council will be following in the footsteps of most. urban authorities having large and populous areas. The Ogmore and Garw Council employ two inspectors. Penybont Rural also employ two, whilst Cowbridge Rural has one. WTien Maesteg puts its house in order, it should reap the reward in cleanliness, a lower death rate. and a smaller risk of epidemics. Maesteg has now before it a question which has perplexed many communities. We refer to the suggested introduction of electric lighting. Some years ago the Council ob- tained a Provisional Order giving it the sole right to supply electric light in the district. The order was obtained chiefly for protective purposes—to prevent a company coming in and obtaining a monopoly which the Council I-we think rightly—considered should be theirs. The Board of Trade will not. however, allow the Council to play the dog in the manger, and after repeated warn- ings. they have definitely stated that unless the Council take some action, the Order will lapse at the end of the present year. The Council are keenly alive to the situation, are thoroughly considering the subject in com- mittee. and more will be heard anon. Of course, the subject is one which requires very careful consideration, because a false step in selecting the wrong kind of plant, or in other ways, might mean a heavy financial loss. while an economical scheme would in all pro- bability be a success. If the Council find a scheme will pay. they wnl be well advised in I proceeding, because if their Order lapsed, it is most probable that some company would in- i vade the dicStrict. and this might lead to the Council, sooner or later. buying the concern out at an enhanced price. ¡

TRAGIC DEATH AT BRIDGEND. The death of Mrs. Singer, wife of Mr. Jas. Singer, of the Coity Castle Inn, Bridgend, oc- curred on Wednesday morning with tragic suddenness. Shortly before 10.30 a.m. a friend called at the house and informed her of the death of her nephew (Mr. J. Evans, of Newcastle Hill). On hearing the news Mrs. Singer became exceedingly ill. Dr. Spencer was immediately sent for, but Mrs. Singer expired just as he was entering the house. The deceased, who was 59 years of age, had been ailing for some time. Death was due to heart failure.

BRIDGEND CHAMBER OF TRADE. » THE OUT-RELIEF POLICY. GARW MINERS AND THE RECENT CRITICISMS. The monthly meeting of the Bri-dgend Chamber of Trade was held on W ednesday evening at the Cafe Royal. Mr. E. Bramley (president) in the chair. GUARDIANS RELIEF POLICY. A letter was read from Mr. Evan David. Blsengarw. secretary of tiie Garw District of the South Wales Miners' Federation, for- warding a resolution passed at the monthly meeting of the District oojecting to the re- marks made by a member of the Bridsend Ratepayers' Association st its last meeting. which they. the resolution stated, regarded as uncalled for and out of place. They claimed that the Labour members of the Board of Guardians were not a disgrace to public life. but discharged their duties in a satisfactory way. and Ave re a credit to those whom they represented. They, therefore, called upon the gentleman who hyd made the remarks to withdraw them, and apologise through the Press. Mr. L. E?lwards: It refers, I suppose, to some remarks made by Mr. H: J. Randall. I I am sorry he is not here. Mr. j. Lewis said the construction which the Garw miners had put on the remarks made by Mr. Randall was not correct. Mr. NV. Powell The complaints vtre with regard to the increase in out-relief, for which injudicious administration was alleged to be responsible. There %vas no reference to m i n e ;• 5" represen t a t i ves. Mr. J. Lewis Mr. Randall did not say the Labour members Ave re a disgrace. He spoke of the Board as a whole. and criticised their 1 administration of relief. Mr. W. M. Richards Proposed that a reply be sent to the effect that no attack on the Labour representatives had been intended. and that the members had only criticised the Avork of the Guardians as a whole. Sir. Powell seconded, and it was agreed to. THE ACCOUNTS. The Secretary (Mr. T. H. Phillips) read the statement of accounts, which showed a small adverse balance. The Chairman pointed out that this Avould not exist Avhen the members' subscriptions for the ensuing year were paid. Mr. J. Lewis stated that the secretary had forfeited a sum of L6 7s. due to him as com- mission on subscriptions, and he proposed a vot cof thanks to Mr. Phillips. Mr. EdAvards. seconding, said the Chamber wer" under a debt of gratitude to Mr. Phillips, not only for foregoing the amount- named. but for the energy he had shown for the society's welfare. The motion was carried. EISTEDDFOD. On the subject of the revival of the Bridg- end Eisteddfod being reached, it was stated that it was at present in the hands of Mr. J. Sankey. who was not present. Mr. L. Edwards proposed that the matter be placed en the agenda for the next meet- ing. He said they could not organise an eis- teddfod for this year. Mr. Powell Nor do we want one. Mr. Edwards: I don't know. The Congre- gational people can make at Christmas. and I suppose you are afraid ours will clash with it. Mr. Powell Don't be nasty, and make in- sinuations. (Laughter.) THE TOWN BAND. Mr. J. Lewis raised the question of re-or- ganising the Town Band. a.-T-a sugges-ted that the Chamber of Trade should interest them- selves in this matter. The band, he said. had been extinct for about four years, though an excellent set of instruments had been pur- chased. Some members of the Chamber of Trade, who had stuck to their guns. were re- sponsible for over tiC,), 1:60 having been I cleared during the short time the band was in existence. There was 110 band in the town now, and lie thought the present was a fav- ourable opportunity to re-organise it. A good band would be an asset to tiie town. The players, he understood, were desirous that some steps should be taken with this ob- ject in view. Mr. L. EdAvards supported the proposal, remarking that there was no body which could take the matter up better than the Chamber of Trade. Mr. Powell said it would be Avell if the Chamber had information as to what the players were prepared to do. In the end it was decided, on the motion of Mr. W. M. Richards, to appoint a committee to consider the matter. Mr. L. Edwards and Mr. J. Lewis were among those nominated to act on the com- mittee. but Mr. Richards objected, remarking that they were advocating a certain proposal. Ho thought the committee should consist of independent men. Mr. Edwards protested against any insinu- ation that Mr. Lewis and he had an axe to grind. As trustees of the hand. they were Avilling to stand to their liability, but they were anxious that in the re-organisation of the band they should have the assistance of the Chamber. Messrs. Bramley. G. Sims. H. J. Randall. J. Sankev. W. H. John. and J. Lewis were appointed to form the committee. TOWN OUTING. A letter was read from Mr. A. W. Thomas, secretary of the local branch of the Shop As- sistants' Union, suggesting July 4th as the date for the annual town outine. On the motion of Mr. Edwards, it was de- cided to approve of the date. and to recom- mend all tradesmen to close their establish- ments. M). W. H. John complained that one tradesman last year did not close his estab- lishment. which was very unfair. Mr. Edwards: Because one tradesman acts dishonourably is 110 reason why hundreds should suffer. PROPOSED LECTURES. Mr. J. LCAVIS proposed that a committee be appointed to consider the question of ar- ranging lectures for next winter on subjects of interest to tradesmen. This was agreed to.

PRESENTATION TO MAESTEG S NEW YICAR. -+- DEPARTURE FROM OGMORE VALE A crowded meeting was held in the Church House. Ogmore Vale, on Wednesday evening, to do honour to the Vicar and his wife (the Rev. J. and Mrs. Jones) 011 their departure for the important parish of Llangynwyd. The meeting was presided over by Dr. D. J. Thomas, J.P., and with him on tiie platform were Dr. R. A. Williams. J.P.. Rev. G. M- Llewellyn, Rev. J. Francis. Messrs. W. T. Jones. M.E.. J. Adams. J, Dorney. Mrs. Thomas (Brynbedw), Mrs. Thomas (Bryn- aAvel). Mrs. Griffiths. Miss Williams, and others. After several speeches in high praise of the vicar and hie- wife. Mrs. Thomas (Bryn- bedw). representing the congregation of St. David s. Ogmore Vale, presented the Viear with a beautiful chiming clock; and Mrs. Thomas (BrynaAvel), the churchwarden, re- presenting the parish of Liangemor. handed him a purse of fifty-four sovereign^. Miss Williams." representing St. John's Church. Ogmore Vale, presented Mis. Jones with H pair of handsome suver candelabra, and Mrs. Griffiths. Cloth Hall, representing St. Peter's Church. N.-uitynioel. presented her with a pair of sil\er e;.nd]est.cl> of good de- sign and Avorkmanslup. I Ir was abnnciantiA e-Y'.f'eiit th: the depar- ture of Mr. a'^d Mrs. Jonev from tiie Ogmore is deeply and widely recre-tted.

"And when the prodigal son returned, the father killed The fat-headed calf. and all wu joyful. wrcto a Tootinp schoolboy "when to describe the parable of the prodigal son. The Canadian Government, which is conduct- ing a vigorous camps ijrn for the improvement of tobacco, has brought the tohacco export, M. Felix Charleau, from trance, who states that » very high prade can be produced both in Oil— tario and British Columbia.