The Glamorgan Gazette

THE ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE. SALARIES OF NON-PROVIDED TEACHERS. COUNTY COUNCIL ASKED TO REMOVE INJUSTICE. UNEMPLOYED TRAINED TEACHERS. There was a large and representative at- tendance at the half-yearly conference of the County Association of the N.U.T. at the Council Schools on Saturday morning. Mr. H. Hlmvell, Treorky, presidled, and among those present were: Mr. MoTsha-IT. Jackmaan (ex-president of the National Union), I Messrs. T. C. Jones, Fontyrhi'l (ex- president of the Association), A. J. Cooze, Swansea (vice-president), Philip Thomas, Neat-h (treasurer), E. C. Willmott, Cardiff (secretary), John Lewis, Gelligaer; Rhys Nicholas, Cwmavon; Evan Davies, Barry; H. G. Griffiths, Swansea; Edtward Edwards, Ogmore Vale; W. S. Jones, Me'lin- orythan; T. Walker, Aberdare; C. W. Wicksett, Barry; F. H. Kemp, Merthyr; T. Celfyn! WiHiams, Swansea; D. H. Plrice, Ken- fig H. C. bloman, Bridgend (local secre- tary); J. W. John, Rhondda; T. Benhale, Pyle; F. Kibblewhite, Wick; Miss M. A. NV.illli.am,s, Maesteg; Miss E. E. Lloyd., Bridg- end; antd' others. The following resolution, proposed by Mr. Rhys Nicholas, was unanimously accepted — That, the Glamorgan County Association re- cognises the Glamorgan Federation of Teachers as a combination of groups compris- ing teachers engagoo under the Glamorgan- County Council. We recommend the Exe- cutive to recognise the Glamorgan Federation in aN matters affecting the relationship with the Glamorgan Education Authority; and further desires to recommend that for the purpose of incorporating the Central Council! acting for the members of the West Glamor- gan, Mid-Glani<>rgan, Maesteg, Ogmore, Brid- gend, Cowbridge and Pontyclun, Peniarth, Caerpitilly and GelTygaer Associations within the constitution of the N.U.T., the pre- sid'ent and secretary of the County Associa- tion, together with the members ot the Exe- cutive for WaJ, be added to the Centrl Council." NON-PROVIDED SCHOOLS. Mr. Nicholas also proposed the following re- solution That this meeting notices with disap- pointnwnJt; and regret that the GltamQrgalll County Council has adopted an unsatisfac- tory scale of salaries for teachers. This meeting is further of opinion that teachers in Non-Provided Schools deserve the same rate of remuneratioijr as teachers in Coun- cil Schools, and calls upon all teachers to combine in one sustained, effort to induce the Glamorgan County Council to make such a change in its scale as will remove the ice injustice done to teachers in Non-providied Schools, as welll as improve the rate of re- muneration for all classes of teachers. It was quite true, Mr. Nicholas said, that Association represented teacthers who wore not in the service of the County Council, but they had' joined their forces and were one body with one purpose on the question of se- curing justice to the Nont-provided Schoootl teacher. Public meetings had been heDd, and circular tetters had also been sent out, the reply beinig a unanimous cry for redress and for justice for the teacher in the non-pro- vided school. (Hear, hear.) He did not kiltow whothei there were many present who were opposed to him on that question, but he Msurod them tblat he was in; entire sympathy wih them in regard to securing a national syceiu of education and to carrying out the irefcrma which they all agreed to be desirable in educational legislation and adminisfcra- tiOl. but, ■while they had been attempting to brvj these about, the years had been pass- ing Over five years had elapsed since the paaing of NIT. Balfour's Act, and the nOllt- proided school teachers had been, left forgot- tentted and forsaken in DRUDGERY AND MISERY. (Laghter and appltauso.) There had been a goocdesal of criticism, against the Association becase they had not registered their opulion as t< removing the injustice, and he hoped, by aopting the resolution he submitted, thaft the sr would be cleared, and that the Asso- ciatio) would be emphatic in its attitude. The uestion hampered their work at every point and it was useless their approaching the Cunty Council' unless they could present a. uned front. They could! not & that whillejhey had that ODell: eore; they were boatiq the air. They must consolidate their irces, put themselves in a fighting atti- tude, nd declare to th%County Council that they tshed the great in justice removed'. (Appease.) The esolution was seconded by Mr. Kemp (Merthr), who said there oould be no reason why th teachers in the non-provided schooils should lot be paid salaries commensurate with thir work, and he was sorry the Associ- ation hd deferred the matter for so long. No cff-ot should be spared to secure better v laneswnd better treatment for the nonr i: rovidecteachers. Mr. L H. Price, who described himself as one, of te "poor non-provided beggars," sup- ported fu motion. He stated that he had been a iomber of the N.U.T. for 30 years, but liis sdour had been considerably cooled owing to he non-effective work of the Associa- tion, ill' tis particular matter. Reference had beenoadb to the public meetings held in the cotint. At the one he had attended1 there wasi deplorable absence of the leaders of the Aseciation, of those in the fa.t livings —(iaughte)—but the "non-provided beggars" were theNin a body. He hoped "the leaders meant buiSiess now. (Applause.) Mr. T. ( Williams (Swamsea) said that in view of th repeated. failures of the Govern- ment, notvthstanding its great majority, to secure asset to its proposals so far as they related to be question of religious instruc- tion, the Ntional Uruion of Teachers should call for a tice for five years from the religi- Otis disputats, who should trust the good sense anidl tvumtilatedi experience of the teachers to tain; the children in the way they should go. The Chain an Thiat wiU take 20 years to secure. (laghter.) The motio was carried un-animously and with acclamaion. UNEMPLOYED TEACHERS. A resolutic was submitted by Mr. Rhys Nicholas, ancsseconded by Mr. D. H. Price, calling the antion of the Board of Edu cap- tion, and the members of the Welsh Parlia- mentary Part to the serious situation created by theinemployment of 1,000 trained certificated techers, and urging that the I time had had lOW arrived when the size of classes shoutd)o largely reduced and each class placed i charge of a fully qtiakfied. teacher. The"esolutdon was accepted with- out discussion. Considerable liscussion ensued on the en- gagement of suulemen-tary teachers and the abolition of thmeting teachers examination. Mr. Nichollaspointed out that in April, this year, there ^ere 5,027 acting teachers in the schools, am. when the trained teachers came out of th« colleges in July they could, not get places, h the result that there were 1,000 unemployed MJr. D. H. Prit thought the door should be closed against tl supplementary teachers. Mr. Mjairshall "ackman said he had tolld Mr. Runcimian tit the time had come when the acting teaelrsl certificate should be abolished. In the end a rsolution was passed as f01.. lows: —" That thi acting teachers examinia, tion should be alplished, that no new sup- plementary teaches be recognised in the future, that uneitificated1 teachers be not recognised after fiv years from this date, and that pupil teachers and student teachers be n'ot reckoned on t'h staff of any school; also that the Pro,vision)-f further Training Col- lege accomimodatioi should be deferred till the present over supply of certificated teachers is substartaOTy reduced, and that the attention of Weh Education Authorities be directed to the fit that the necessity for p ro viding increased f r am ing Colliege accom- modlation has ceasedo be pressing." Reso lutionis were passed expressing the opinion that all Trying Colaeges in Wales should be affiliated tthe University Colleges and directing the atntion of the members of the Welsh Univerty Court to the hard- ship inflicted upon ttfher candidates by the inclusion of Latin as compulsory subject of the Welsh MatriculaOn examination, and suggesting that stepsihould be taken, as in the case of the Londb, Matriculation exami- nation, to place Latirin the optional list of subjects. On the mofion of M.Kemp, it was decided to make representatiisi with the view to Weillsh being includied11 the list of optional subjects of the Ion&ndatrimiatioll,. The following resoluon was passed with- Out discusision:—"THt' while 'readily wel- coming the .scheme of ledtical inspection of children, this meeting esires to call atten- tions to the necessity < (1) providing in- creased Imperial graailsr)ec,i-ally allocated to met the cost of medic* inspection,, (2) ap- pointing suitable clerks nd nurses to assist the medical inspection, ') making provision for oarryihg on the insTption in premises other than the school prdises."

NEW CHAPEL FCt BRIDGEND. f CHRIST MTSSIO>CHURCH. "Christ Mission Churoh,which was formed some two or three years to, with the Rev. D. S. Jontes as pastor, all has since been meeting in the Lesser Ton Hall', has now en tered into a contract wh, Mr. Philip Gay- lla'ridt to erect a chapel on site in Morfa- street, opposite Coity Bad" Post Office, and building operations wi be commenced immediately. The cost, wh seating, will be about L600. The building wffl be consmcted of Forest of Dean, Quarellla, and Bathtone, the front- 'age being in line with adjoting properties and there will be a neat bmdary wall of stone, with pilasters and iiti railings. A 3ft. passage on either side in lead to the vestry at the rear. Seatingiccommodation "'lq be 'Pirovidied" by means c chairs for 250 to 300. In front of a Panned rostrum of red pine will be a baptistry and doors on u • u s^'e. conmect w.rththe vestry, in which there will be a moveab wooden par- titioni. There will be a red oi> dado aaxxund the interior. Lighting and gating will be by means of gas. I The church is not at presxt connected watli any denomination.

THE LAMENT. Will Hopkins for his SweethearAnn, "The M-aid of Cefn Idfa.' The yeairs, dear heart, have seefd so long, The way so dark and, d(rewr-, Since last we met to liesi the vring, And calm thy ravings hti e. Åh I lone through Life's oommingllg thi-ong, hene ycealth and beauty shine With aching heart I dearly long For thee, sweet angell mine. I fondly dream of dlays gone by,' The days we doomed the best, When youth but laughed at dangerfiigh., Fulfilling love's behest. When overflowed our oup divine, fAnd all! seeniied, bright to me; Joys uinaMoyed I fancied mine When weddied, l'ore, to thee. Though snows from out thefrozen- mak Their cireling eddies fling, Still verdant hues o'er peak and pliaii In rich profusion spring. And reapers midst the gcdden, gnain Join, in the harvest glee: But all on earth now plead' in vain Since I'm bereft of thee. Thou guiding star through darksome ytrs, Stim shine upoan my way, Ti#, soairiimg hence, my night of tears Is rost in endless day. Then1, then, my love, my life, my a'l I'll clasp to my breast, Im God's own land' no shadows fall, He gives the weary rest. —A. W- WlNBXC.

OGMORE AND GARW COUNCIL ——■ -♦ FIRE BRIGADES TO BE FORMED. UNEMPLOYMENT IN THE DISTRICT. ROAD IMPROVEMENTS: ADMINIS- TRATIVE LABOUR ADVOCATED. There were present at the fortnightly meeting of the Ogmore and' Garw Council on Friday, Messrs. Jenkin Williams, J.P. (chair- man), Llewellyn Jones, Evart David-, Thomas Williams, Jenkin Phillips, D. J. Thomas, Howell Lewis, J. Oanniff, Evan Griffiths, David Thomas, A. J. Lawrence, Rev. T. B. Phillips, with the deputy clerk (Mr. D. T. Williams), and the surveyor (Mr. H. Dawkin WiUfiams). G.W.R. BILL. The Deputy Clerk stated that he had re- ceiv.ed Parliamentary notices from the Great Western Railway respecting the Bill they proposed to promote in the next Session of Parliament. It only affected the Council, in so far as it was proposed to alter the levels of certainroads in their district, in respect of which the surveyor had recently reported adversely. The company wished to know whether the Council would assent to the pro- posals or dissent, or remain indifferent, and he Suggested that they should dissent pend- ing a report from the surveyor on the plans. The Surveyor intimated that he did not approve of the proposals so far as they would increase the gradients at Abergarw and Blaokmill. Mrt Oanniff proposed that the clerk reply to the effect that the Council dissented to their proposals, and, Mr. Lawrence having seconded, this was agreed to. BETTWS WATER SUPPLY. The Deputy Clerk stated that he had now received from MT. Kemnthorne, solicitor to Colonel Vaughan Lee, the draft lease of the water rights at Bettws. The terms had been settiled a long time ago. The lease was handled to the surveyor for his observations. GAS CONTRACT. A letter was read1 from the Garw and Og- more Gas Company agreeing to the compro- mise as to the number of meter lamps to be provided, a matter which has been in abey- ance for some time. Aocordintg to the agree- ment, a meter lamp is to be provided for every 14 lamps. OGMORE SEWERAGE WORKS. The Deputy Clerk stated that the contract between the Council and the contractors for the Ogmore sewerage works had been sealed some time back, and he bad written several: times to the contractors stating that on re- ceipt from them of the bond to insure the performance of the contract he would ex- change his part of the contract. He had not received the bond, and he had written the contractors stating that if they dfed not send the bond, he would refuse to exchange his part of the contract, and also to counter- sign any cheques when any certificate was presented. He had received from the con- tractors a number of letters, with reference to the dol-ision of the Coiiiie-ill that the pipes of a particular firm sl).oiilid be used, and they pointed out that as the nrice demanded was in excess of what they could have obtained the pipes for when they contracted for the Work, they would require an increased amount from the Council. Replying to a question, the Surveyor stated that a sample of the piws required to be laid was deposited at the Council Offices, though the name of the makers was not specified1. The Deputy Clerk pointed out that the con- tingency which hasi arisen was provided for in the contract, and was not sufficient reason for the refusal of the contractors to providie the bond. The work. he understood, had been commenced, and thev were going on at their own J'isk. It was resolved that the Clerk should again write the contractors requesting them forth- with to supply the bond. GILFACH GOCH STATION. The engineer of the Great Western Rail- way at Paddington wrote that the question of access to the Gilfach Goch Station had been referred to him. The question of the aooommodatioIli at that station had recently been under the consideration of the. directors at their last meeting. Whilst the necessary expenditure had been sanctioned for improv- ing it to an extent which, it was thought, would be ample to meet the requirements of the district. With regard to the question of access from c-ert-ain districts which it was considered was not so convenient as was de- sired, he thought this was a matter for ar- rangement between the local authorities, and he was. afraid the Company could not be rear- sonabl|y expected to associate themselve» with such a proposal in any special way. He did not think there was any necessity for the Council to send! a deputation to town in order to meet him in resrarti to the matter. Mr. Oanniff proposed that the letter be re- ferred' to the General Purposes Committee for report. Rev. T. B. Phillips seconded the motion, which was agreed to. A letter was read from Mr. L. G. NichoB explaining that a gate near Gilfach Station had! been locked owing to the refusal of cer- tain; persons to pay a toll. He did not think it would be necessary to keep the gate locked in future. (Mr. Oanniff: Hear, hear.) PENSIONS COMMITTEE. Mr. Thomas Thomas, Pontycymmer, wrote forwarding a resolution passed at a meeting of represe-ntativea of the Friendly Societies of the Garw Valley requesting the Council to allow the Friendly Societies' Council to elect two representatives on the Old Age Pensions Sub-committee. He pointed out that at the meeting 2,700 members were represented, and it was felt that, though they had no right to demand the privilege, the Friendly Societies themælrvee would be the best qualified to choose persons to represent themselves. They had the highest opinion of Mr. Job, and be- lieved he would be an excellent representative for the Ogmore, but he would be at a disad- vantage in. dealing with cases from the Garw. Mr. CannifF proposed that a reply be sent to the effect that the Council bad no power to grant increased representation on the sub- committee, as the Act stipulated that there should only be one representative. The Deputy Clerk: The appointments the Council have made will expire in March. Will the Council be prepared, to receive nomi- nations from the Friendly Societies them? Mr. Canniff said me thought the Council would be quite prepared to consider nomi- natiolig, and he therefore added' to his mo- tion. that the Friendly Societies should, be asked to nominate a representative." He reminded the Council that he proposed a mo- tion1 to that effect when the sub-committee were appointed, but the Council would., not accept it. Mr. Ll. Jones: That was because there was no time. The County Council wanted the local committees to get to work without de- lay. Mr. D. J. Thomas susrsrested that the Og- more ValTey Friendly Societies should be ap- proached. r. Evan David pointed out that if the Fmendiy Societies were to be asked to send TO nominations, there was no reason why the Federation lodjp&si should not have a voioo in the selection of their representative. Mr. Canniff's motion was agreed to, and the Clerk was also directed to communicate with the officials of Friendly Societies Coun- cils and the Miners' Federation,, requesting that nominations should be sent in' before the Council made the now appointments in Miarcb. THE ALLOTMENTS QUESTION. The Clerk to the County Council (Mr. T. Mansel Franiklen) wrote: "I am directed by the Small Holdings and Allotments Commit- tee of the County Council to point out that the duty of providing allotments is primarily one for the District Council, whose duties the County Council are not prepared to per- form." (Hear, hear, and laughter.) The Deputy Clerk: We wrote stating that we would prefer that the County Council should see to it. Mr. Ill. Jones thought that. if it wns the duty of the Council to take the necessary steps to meet the demands for allotments, they should' lose no time before doing so. They had received applications from certain residents at Blaengarw for a few acres of land, and the Council should now proceed to secure the land required. Rev. T. B. Phillips proposed that the whole question be referred to the General Purposes Committee with power to act. Mr. GaimifFj in seconding, pointed out that there was some misapprehension as io whose duty it was to acquire the land. The motion was carried. Mr. D. J. Thomas remarked that a number of Ogmore residents had sent their applica- tion for allotments to the County Council. OGMORE HORSE SHOW. Mr. Hale (secretary) and other members of the Ogmore Valley liorse Show Committee waited on the Council and requested the use of the Park for next year's show, and also the Council's permission to the erection of a grandstand to seat 300 people. The Secretary stated that the proposed grand stand would be a temporally structure, and- the committee would be responsible for its being safe. Mr. Canniff proposed that the committee be granted the Park for the show, and this Was carried. Mr. T. Williams then moved that the Coun- cil agree to the construction, of the proposed grandstand subject to the submission of satis- factory plans. Mr. D. J. Thomas: The committee say they wiJill accept liability. Mr. T. Williams: But we have to protect the interests of the pubJ'ic. Mr. D. J. Thomas: If we approve of the plan will the Council incur any liability? The Deputy Clerk: I should say no. Mr. Griffiths said it was extremely desir- able that there should be a stand, and Squire Bliandy Jenkins had himself suggested that the committee should take steps to provide one. Mr. T. Williams: And the Horse Show Committee would be the last to wish the Squire a broken leg. (Laughter.) Mr. Williams's motion was agreed to. ADMINISTRATIVE LABOUR. It was stated that seven tenders had been received for the proposed road improvements at Glynogwr-road and Tylagroes Hill, and that the surveyor's estimate for the work was £ 300 betolw the lowest. Mr. Oanniff suggested that the Council might consider the advisability of carrying out the work by administrative labour. The Surveyor pointed' out that he had made no provision in his estimate for the necessary plant, and the Clerk remarked that, the Council would; not be allowed to pay any re- gular employee of the Co-uncil out of the bor- rowed money. That question, he added, had been definitely ralised at the Local Govern- ment Board inquiry. Mr. Canniff said he was surprised to hear the Deputy Clerk's statement, in view of which he proposed that the Council should accept the lowest tender. Mr. Evan Griffiths thought the Council would do well to carry out the scheme by adn ministrative labour, having regard to the large number of men who were unemployed in the district. There was a good deal of die- pression which the Council might be able to relieve if they did the work themselves. The fact that the surveyor's estimate was so much below the lowest tender was another strong reason in support of his suggestion. As to the point mentioned by the Deputy Clerk, he thought it would be well to take the mat- ter up with the Local Government Dowd, to see wbetlier, in the circumstances, an excep- tion could not be made. The Chairman I am afraid it woultd not be granted. Mr. Canniff said there was nothing to pre- vent the Council insertinc a clause in the contract as to the employment of local labour to the fullest possible extent.. Mr. D. J. Thomas: We have already let one contract under those terms, and men out of work in the district to-dav are not en- gaged. Mr. Canniff: There was no clause in that contract. The Deputy Clerk pointed out that the Council could not enforce the condition sug- gested by Mr. Caniff, because the tenderers had not submitted their prices on that basis. Mr. Lawrence stat-ed that if the necessary plant could' be purchased for LIOO, the Council still stood to make a profit of £ 200 on the work. Mr. D. J. Thomas suggested that the clerk should ask the Local Government Board whether the Council would be allowed to ap- point one of their present staff to superintend the work and pay him out of the loan in effect dismiss him for the time being from the ordinary staff of the Council and re-en- gage him for this special work. This suggestion- was adopted, and on the motion of Mr. Lawrence the question was re- ferred to the General Puuposes Committee, the surveyor in the meantime to prepare an estimate showing the cost of plant, etc. PLANS. Plans Were approved for the erection of two houses near the Oddfellows' Arms, Bettws, for Mr. William Griffiths, Bettws, and of a house flfe-ar Fforchlas, Pontycymmer, for Mr. Hugh Hopkins. FIRE BRIGADES. The General Purposes Committee' having considered the question of forming Fire Bri- gades in the district, brought in the follow- ing m--mmmend-atdons: That a Volunteer Fire Brigade be formed for the Ogmore Valley, Garw V altley, and, Gil- fach Goch. That the Council appoint a captain and two lieutenants for each vaHey, and a num- ber of men, not exceeding five in all, to form a Brigade. That the following persons be appointed: Blaengarw, Mr. Thomas Kemp (lieutenaait), captain Ambulance Class, Blaengarw. Pon- tycymmer, Sergt. Lane (captain), Ponty- cymmer. Pontyrhil. Mr. John Griffiths, (lieutenant), Pontyrhil. Nantymoel, Mr. T. J. Job (lieutenant), 10 Graigfryn-terrace, Nantymoel. Ogmore Vale, Mr. W. Berryman (captain). Commercial-street, Ogmore Vale. Gilfach Goch, Sergt. Bowen (lieutenant), Gil- fach Goch. That no payment for services' be made by the Council, except voluntary subscriptions, or payment from the insurance companies, and that all the members be insured by the Council. Full uniforms to be provided." On the motion of Mr. Llewellyn Jones (chairman of the committee), the report was adopted. The Surveyor was instructed to report on the appliances, etc., required for the full equipment of the Brigades, and the foTlowing were appointed a committee to meet the cap- tain and lieutenants at Brynmenin to draw up rules, etc. Messrs. W. J. Morgan, LI. Jones, T. C. Jones, H. Lewie, D. J. Thomas, and J. Oanniff. PONTYCYMMiER STATION. On the recommendation of the General Purposes Committee, it was resolved to write the Great Western Railway Company re- questing that a ticket office should be pro- vided at Pontycymmer, as the land where the company proposed to place the structure was being let for building purposes. The com- pany were also requested to coveTI over t'he up platform at Pbntycymmer, and to place a siding at IAangeinor. DOCTOR S EXPLANATION". 'Pie Deputy Clerk stated that he had writ- ten Dr. Thomas Jones, Aberkenfig, calling his serious attention" to the provisions of the Infectious Diseases Notification Act, and to alleged neglect on his part in not promptly notifying to the medical officer two cases of infectious disease attended; by him at Llan- geinor. Dr.. Jones, in a brief reply, stated that he could not conceive of aaiy neglect having taken, place, because the notifications were sent to the medical officer almost immediately after the diagnosis was made in each case. One case was diagnosed on November 16th. and) the notification sent in on the same date. and in the other case diagnosis was made on the 18th November, the notification being sent in on the following day. Mr. Canniff proposed that the tetter be for- warded to the medical officer of health for his observations.—Carried.

WORDS OF WISDOM. Silence is better than speech. Success is the ability to forget failure. One need not be a magician to put life in talk. You can't play truant from the school of ex perienee. Fortune sometimes overtakes a man who is not a fugitive. Life ought to be better than a series of efforts to escape boredom. You can become quite popular with some men by leaving them alone. Great men dislike being disappointed in little things.—JOSEPH CONRAD. It ia less pain to learn in youth than to be ignorant in age.—sou>y.

AROUND THE SHOPS. WHERE TO BUY AT BRIDGEND. If in these days of bustle there be any who live disregard'liess of the calendar, the festive decorations of the shop windows would be sufficient to remind them of the near ap- proach of the season of good-will and, mirth. It will not be the fault of the tradespeople if the inhabitants of Bridgend and the distriot fail to get full enjoymetit this Christmastide, but there must be no reluctance on the part of the public to exchange their hard cash for all the various things which contribute to oomfort and mirth which aire at present to be seen displayed in the shops. Bridgend tradesmen continue to maintain their repu- tation as adepts in ifue art of window dress- ing; indeed, many of them liave this year ex- celled themselves in their skilful and dainty schemes for arranging their attractive wares. Their principle motive is. of course, to afford pleasure to those who turn out to see the Christmas displays. In order to assist our readers in arriving at a decision as to where they will bestow their patronage, we propose, in accordance with our custom, to mention the leading features of the exhibitions of local tradesmen, but, of course, the list must be limited to those who use our advertising columns. BRIDGEND. Messrs. Williams and Evans are showing a great variety of all the latest patterns and shapes in gent-i goods at their up-to-date establishment in Queen-street, which has been recently improved and extended. Their windows have been attractively aaramged, and there is on view a large collection of articles suitable for presentation purposes, including handkerchiefs in fancy boxes, which should, prove a popular line. Mr. Yorwerth Thomas, saddler and harness maker, near by, has in stock a large assort- merot of rugs, riding aprons, amd a variety of articles satiable for presentation, such as tadaes* dress baskets, hat amd bonnet boxes, footbaiUfc, etc. In: the adjoining shop, that of Messrs. Pallfiery, there is a large and well selected stock of all kinds of ladies' and juveniles' goods. The latest fashions aire to be seen at this establishment, which is well worth a visit. Good wine need's no bush," and London House., the -well-appointed shop of Mr. Ed- ward Hughes, needs no recommendation. An excellent assortment of all kinds of dra- pery is to be found at this establishment. The four windows are splendidly dressed, there being on view an excellent assortment of millinery, together with ladies' costumes and' mantles. There is also a fine collection of fancy goods. which could hardly be ex- celled as Christmas presents. Messrs. J. and' C. Sankey, Du-nraren Place, who hdld the distinction of being the oldest established grocers in the town, are showing a dhoice selection of fruits suitable for the Christmas trade, comprising new Valencia raisins, currants, and sultanas, preserved! figs, oranges, etc. They have a. large stock of crackers which include, of coarse, the celebrated Tom Smith's. Messrs. Sankey can be recommended to those -who lay in a stock of wines and spirits, in addition to the usual comestibles, to assist in the cheer and mirth. There is a magnificent collection of jewellery on exhibition -at the adjoining establishment of Messrs. L. Beha and Co., Duntraven Place, who continue to maintain their reputation for quality and cheapness. In addition to their large and well assorted stock of gold and silver watches, clocks, brooches, rings, watch bracelets, and Enumerable other useful and dainty articQies suitable for presentation pur- poses, they have a large selection of gramo- phones and records, for which there should be a big demand this Cbristmastide. Messrs. D. E. Evans and Co., general and furnishing ironmongers. Dun raven Place, who have a branch establishment in Caroline- strOOt..aire showing a fine selection of articles suitable for presentation. They have an immense stock of all kinds of ironmongery. Their latrge stock of cutlery and electro- plate is well worth seeing, the firm being the sole agents for Turner's soods. They also hold the agencies for the best makers of cycles, and their stock of fittings is complete. They keep a competent staff of plumbers- reputed for thoroughness. Mr. D. W. Price, draper, etc. (opposite the Town,haM), has againi this viear a. choice selec- tion of goods which will make ideal Christmas presents, and the window is most attractively set out. There are all kinds of general drapery, including all The latest styles, and there is a splendid assortment of juveniles' apparel, for Mr. Price pays special attention, to the children. This establishment is well worth a. visit. Get it at Rich's is now quite a familar phrase in town. This year Mr. Rich, The Chemist (whose establishment is also opposite the Town-hall), has a laraer stock than ever of presents suitable for Christmas. A speci- ality is made of "Perfumes as Xmas Gifts." The variety is extensive, and- inlCludtes all popular "makes," and the goods are most zat- tractive in appearance and quality. One gets quite atta;ched to the free perfume spray which is provided for the use of ciuStomers. rs. The windows are worthy of inspection, the dainty gifts being attractively ainranged and marked1 at low prices. It may be mentioned that the enterprising proprietor has opened a branch establishment at Gilfach Gich during the year. Next door is "The Cir-ir Box"-an upto- date tobacconist's establishment c-ontrollpd by Mr. George Cameron. The window is ar- ra-nged witter remarkable taste indced-. there is perhaps nb tobacconist window in the dis- trict to compare with it—and in addition to the stock of tobacco, cicars, and cigarettes, there is a large display of rtioies admirably adapted for presentation phrposes. Smokers wiiii find all they require at this shop. Any whose enjoyment is likelv to be inter- fered with by toothache should not hesitate to pay a visit to Mr. E. J. Ash. dental surgeon, 12 DunTaven Place, opposite the Metropoli- tan Bank. Mr. Ash, whose capabilities are well known, can boast a thirty experi- ence in operative aDd mechanical dentistry. ^t- Woodward', grocer, etc., Dunraven Place, has his usual large selection of bigh- caiass groceries and provisions. He is the agent for Lipton's wines and spirits. On the Park-street side of the bridge is the attractive drapery establishment of Mr. R. Jones, known as Bridge onop. The excel- lent assortment in the different shops is ade- quately indicated by the weil-aitsngt-d win- dows. and it is evident that Mr. Jones has spared 110 effort to maintain his reputation for high-class goods at moderate prices this Cbristmastide, No Bridgend lady should fail to take heir husband to this establish- ment. It would be a poor Christmas indeed with- out the good services of the fruiterers. The shop of Messrs. Cook and Son, Park-street, presents its usual attractive appearance, and the goods shown in the windows are a safe in- dex to the excellence of the goods inside. At Stilus's Brewery there is a fine selection of wines and spirits, and special! qualities of strong and mild ales have been prepared for the Christmas season. AU the noted brands of liquers are stocked, and this brewery holds the agency for Bass's pale ales said, Guiness's extra stout, Henrwssy's brandy, Allsop's mild and bitter ales, and Buchanan's and Dewar's whiskeys. This is the oldest established brewery in the district. being of over 70 years standing. u Messrs. Thiompson and Shackell, 1 W ynd- ham-street, have, as usual, a magnificent show of aill kinds of intisic-al instruments by the leading makers, and their stock of fittings is complete. To avoid discord at home, one of the firms certified tuners should be sent for. Messrs. Thompson and Shackell have a good selection of music. Mr. Gilbert Williams, who has taken over the jewellery establishment of Messrs. D. J. Griffiths and Co., adjoining the Free Library, has a splendid show of -iment,-s in the win- dows. the arrangement beimr exceedingly ar- tistic. AN who propose to send their mends anything iin the jewellery line. should not fail to visit this establishment. The well-appointed shop known as "The Temple of Fashion." next door, which is one of the leading establishments of the kind in Bridgend, recently chauged hands, but, under the management of its present proprie- tor (Mr. E. Rees noweJls). there wiN certainly be no retrogression. The two large windows present a pretty appearance, and are a good reooroimendatian to the shoo. Tbe goods in clude a large number of articles suitable as presents, such as handkerchiefs, umbreflilas, Furs, etc. Mr. Richard Mumford, Wyndham-ebreet, family and dispensing chemist (successor to Mr. D. Jenkins), has on view a large and varied quantity of perfumes of the best qual- ity. There is aiso a good assortment of fancy articles of his own trade suitable for presen- tation purposes, including toilet requisites. Those who feel adverse effects of the Christ- mas cheer could not do better than visit Mr. Mumford. < One of the most attractive windows in the town is that of the South Wales Furnishers, Wyndham-street, the display here being ex- oeptionaUy artistic, and compares favourably with any in the district. A oodlection of higb-dass furniture and furnishing goods is shown, together with numerous useful ar- ticles—suitable for presents—and the passer- by is able to gather some idea of the excellent stock. The shop is brilliantly lighted at night, and the decorations present a pic-, tureBque sight. The firm, which has an estilbilishment in Commercial-street, Maesteg, has an unrivalled reputation for cheapness, and they invite inspection. Recently Mr. E. T. Powefi has opened, what promises to be a popular retail fruit estab- lishment in Wyndham-«treet There is a large assortment of fruit for the Christmas trade, quality being a first coiLsideration. Adjoin ing are the offices of Messrs. W. Powell and Sons, wholesale Grocers, who hold the wholesale agency for Nectar Tea. Messrs. George Singer and 00., wholesale and retail ironmongers, Adare-«tneet and Wyndham-street, have an enormous stock of useful and omamentaJ articles, and their windows are tastefully arranged. One win- dow is arranged as a bedroom, a second as a dining-room, while a third is utilised for an exhibition of dinlller and tea sets—of which the firm has a well agaorted, stock-and- in the ToTnaindk-T are to be seen shows of electro- plated goods, tools of all kinds, etc. They have an excellent assortment of dressing cases, trunks, and bags, etc. Messrs. Singer are the sole agents for the district for Kynoch's explosives, and they also have a staff of plumbers, gas fitters, and hot water engineers. Messrs. A. and G. Taylor's studio in Sta- tion-hill. Bridgend (opposite the new Hope Chapel) is under the capable management of Mr. Oliver P. Thompson. A brisk business will no don bt be done at the studio, for the photo cards are now a popular method of conveying Christmas greetings. The International Cash Stores, Urare.. street, continues to maintain its reputation as one of the best manjaeed grocery establish- ments in the town. Messrs. Sims and, Co. pay great attention to the quality of their goods, and the windows are always tastefully dressed. There is in stock a variety df fruits specially selected for the Christmas trade. One would have to travel a, toii-9 way to see a better selection of toys than that on view at Mr. H. Woodward's establishment in Adare-sfcreet. It is impossible in a brief no- tioo to indicate the extent of the stock, and we recommend all to visit Mir. Woodward's bazaar. Mr. Wooclwacrd also carries on the business of a posting-master, and he has « good reputatiorf in this capacity. In the windows of Mr. N. E. Russel Browa, the "Goldsmith's HaH," Adare-street, there is a tempting display of cold, silver and elec- tro-plate goods, admirably suited for the pur- poses of presentation. There is the usual lalrge stock of jewellery, including gold and silver watches, rings, brooches, and also a choice selection, of ladies' and gents1 dressing- cases, companions, cigarette cases, etc., wilile the selection of 'fancy goods would be hard to heart. A visit to the establishment wiJù con- vince one of the capital assortment of articles to be found there. Mr. J. L. StradDling, grocer and provision merchant, Adare-street, has his windows very tastefully arranged, and he is offering for the Christmas trade a large and varied stock of new fruit at the lowest prices. This is an exceedingly bright grocery establishment, and the firm pay great attention to the quality of the goods.. There is perhaps no establishment in the district for the sale of ladies' apparel which is conducted with more business enterprise or on more up-to-date lines than Emlyn House, Caroline-street. To the ladies of Bridgend and the district for many miles around Miss Stuchbery needs no recommendation. The weH-fumished shop and show-rooms invite at- tention by reason of the attractive displays in the windows, and; the stock at this fashion- able establishment is second to none in the district. In addition to her usual1 stock of general drapery, Miss Stuchborylios an excel- lent assortment of usef ul novelties and dra- pery goods for the Christmas trade. Hand- kerchiefs in fancy boxes, silk and delaine blouses, fancy hosiery, tinsel and leather belts would make useful Chr istmas gifts. Among the most attractive show windows in the town are those of Mr. J. Jones, who contin/ues to oarry on. in addition to his phar- macy, a high-class bazaar. Mr. Jones is showing a new stock of smart and artistic novelties for the Christmas trade, and among the innunierable hosi of articles suitable for presentation, are ladies' and Wntd dressing d care- cases, silver-mounted hair brushes and combs, cigar and cigarette cases, etc. >JMr. T. G. Llewelyn, the proprietor of Ewenaiy Shop, continues to hotld his popular- ity with the purchasing public of this dis- tr,ict, and the tastefully arranged windows are a sufficient recommendation to the shop. Ewenny Shop has oome to be rightly regarded as one of the leading business esta-blishments in the town, and Mr. Llewelyn maintains the reputation for a combination of cheapness and quality which he madie on taking over the business some years ago from Mr. E. Griffiths. It is impossible in a short no- tice to afford any indication of what is to be obtained at Ewenny Shop. Mr. Llewellyn has made every effort to meet the demands of tlie public at this festive season. He has a choice assortment of children's costumes and bonnets, and muslin and silk pinafores, and of course there is the usual large and varied stock of heavy drapery. There is. an exceedingly attractive display of high-class boots and shoes at the establish- ment of Mrs. A. M. Brown on the opposite side of the street. MeelleY for Jaeger's celebrated goods is held, samples of which are exhibited. YAt Monmouth House, Caroline-street (the Bridgend shop of Messrs. H. J. Stokes and Co.), there are splendid window d-isplays of boys', youths' and men's fashionable clothing. XTom the street, a good idea can be gathered of the huge stock of goods inside. The shop is well arranged and commodious: in this re- spect it is perhaps one of the best in the town. The nrm has been established' for over forty years, and is noted for quality, cheap- ness and despatch. m()ng the most attractive shop windows fe the town is that of Mr. George Dobbins, to- bacconist, etc., in Caroline-street, which continues to be one of the best lighted estab- Ijshments in the town. Mr. Dobbins is show- ing a. new stock of smart and artistic novel- ties for the Christmas trade, in addition to his usual large stock of aN the olaief brands of tobacco. Havana and British cigars, cigar- ettes, etc. Presents galore are on view, and there axe hundreds of tovs to select from,. Parents who are concerned—and most par- ents usually are—about the enjoyment of the bairns, cannot do better than visit Mr. Dobbins. There is an excellent display of boots and shoes at the shop of Messrs. Cash and Co., which adjoins the Miarket Buildings. MIr. H. Levine, the well known tailor, has a pleasing display at his two shops in the New Market Buildings. The one at the main en- trance to the market has two windows, in which gents' suits and ladies' costumes are attraetiveily displayed, and the window of the other shop is utilised excLusively for an e-xhi- bit ion of gents' outfitting. The show-room upstairs is well worth a visit, and here are displayed1 articles of wearing apparel for the juveniles. The premises are exceedingly at- tprctive, and in the matter of lighting Mr. lie vine continues to set a good example to other tradespeople. NjAt the Guttridge Bazaars—a houshold phrase ire Mid-Glamorgan—there is again this p year a fine display of Christmas novelties. The stock comprises a host of articles calcu- lated to please the bairns. In, another column, the extent of the stock at this establishment is indicated, and it is only necessary to state here that the reputation of this popular house is being fully maintained. The attractive drapery and amts, outfit- ting establishments of Mr. Tom Edwards, im- mediately opposite, continues to maintain its popularity with the purchasing public. The windows here cannot fail to attract atten- ticn, excellent taste having been displayed, as usually in the arrangement of the goods, There are numerous novelties for the Christ- mas trade. Near by is tlie shop of Mr. Hocking, who has his Lisual Targe stock of boots and sboee. Mir, G. E. Davies. the weli-known. baker and confectioner, has his customary Christ- mas display of cotnfeotionery, which must prove a fountain, of delipjbt to the ohiidffeo/— and to grown ups. Here are to be seen an exquisite collection of what the youngsters iike i»est» the triumphs of the confectioners' art, and the decorations are extremely effeo- tive. Rock Shop has long been a household word in Bridgend, and if Mr. Davies con- tinues to please the .puhlio—as he must be doing this Yule Tide—it will remain so. At the shop of Mr. W. Evans, 1 No'lton- street, Bridgend, there is a huge stook of leather goods. A portmanteau, travelling- case, or bag, leggings or rugs would make a serviceable Christmas gift. Christmas and New Year portrait cards are again in great demand this year, and no- where can better results be obtained than at Mr. Edwin Jjott's. Mr. Lott's studio is k>- cated in Nolton-street, and the window affords evidence of his ability as photogra- pber. H Mrs. Gilbert Evans. Nolton-street. has 1 opened a dairy, at which fresh butter of the best quality and other dairy produce caai be obtained. Mr. W. T. Jones, Nolton-street, the wefir f known; fl annel mi i-dhant, has his establish- ment replete witu woollen goods of -ada des- ariptions, and a large number of serviceable gifts can. here be obtained. Air. W. L. Walllngton, general warehouse- man. Noltonnstreat and BrackLa-street.. is showing a large assortment of fancy glass, china and earthenware goods, and he has also a good stock of fancy goods and toys of all descriptions. Mir. Wallincton supplies shops and! wholesale buyers on the most ad- vantageous terms. In the event of breakage of water pipes or the necessity to improve the lighting arrange- ments, our readers should call inMessrs. J. C. Hitt and Sons, plumbers, etc., Queen*- street, who have a competent staff of work- men. Mr. A. Townsend. 21 Park-street, Bridg- H end, will no doubt have a busy time in supplying tiw mistletoe and Christmas trees for this year's festivities in the district. H Ma-. Townsend has a good sibow of fruit at his establishment, and has also a stall in the H Market. Mr. J. Hoffiday may be seen at his sight- H testing rooms in Dunraven-place daily. Pbsting maskers who can be safedv (necom- in ded-Mr- W. E. Thomas and 'Mr. H. ■ Woodward". H The Bridgend Gas amd Water Co. supply H the best inverted and other incandescent fit- tings, and, as there is nothing which coatri- hut? to the brightness of a house more tbsm good lighting, orders should be sent to- the ■ Company without delay. MAESTEG. I We should advise all m-ho propow to pre- H sent their friends with anything in the jewellery line to pay a visit to the well-stocked H establishment of Messrs. B. Kaltenbach and Co., Commercial-street. They have a splen- I dad show of presents. including a large assort- ment of sterling silver novelties. There is I also a large stock of watches—'new and second hand—good bargains being obtainable. H Messrs. I. W. Leake and Co., the w-ea H knovi-n, grocers and provision merchants, H Ooomercial-street. have a fine show agaut this Christmastwie. They have a welj-as- sorted stock of general groceries and an ex- I oeptionally fine selection of fruit for the I Xmas trade, and of fancy goods, Kedller's I chocolates, dessert fruits, nuts, oranges, I applies, etc. They are also the agents for I W. and A. Gilbey's wines and spirits. Stone's H British wines, AngLo-Bavarian ales, etc. I This is one of the smartest grocery establish- I men its in Maesteg. H Though doctors proverbially disagree, there I is a unanimity of opinion that wet feet are I the cause of many an ailment. Since we can- I not all stay indoors, it is important that the I root gear should be waterproof, and one I means of securing this is to patronise Messrs. I Jenkins and Co.. Commercial-street, who I gulkiralntee their home-made boots for t-welve I months. ■ Mlr. Alfred Griffiths, chemist and optician. I Commercial-street, has on view a new and I large stock of perfumery and toilet requisites, I the windows being arranged with excellent I taste. There is an innumerable host of ar- I tides suitable for the Christmas tradfe, and I establishment is wen worth a visit. I The proprietor of the Oara and Towy I otories, 11 Commercial-street, will be busily I engaged this Christmas in supplying the de- I n2!a r? ^or Christmas poultry. Orders I should be placed as early as possible. I Mr. D. Davies, jeweller, etc., Commercial- I street, has a tempting dfispiwy of gold. tc|MMr I gold ami silver jewellery, and no *me I Select the Christmas presents until a visit has I been paid to this up-to-date establishment. I The windows are an index of the capital stock I inside. ■ One of the most attractive establishments I at M is that of Mr. H. Laviers. where I XT? '? orl T1™ ai1 excellent assortment of I afl kinds of drapery. In two of t'he w indows I a dlsPN; the latest, styles of gentJ I outfit-tang, and the remainder, all tastefully I set out, are devoted to ladies' mantles too. I tuines, etc. ■ One of th best ia the district if I that of Mr. A. Nicholas, of the Central Sup- I ply stores, Commercial-street. Ih his large I windows^ general) groceries are attractively I displayed, as well as wines and spirits. Mr. I Nicholas is tiie agent for Rogers' AK ales and I stout, and Kennaway and Co.'s choice wines I and spirits. I The establishment of the South Wales Fur- I Dashing Company, Commercial-street, is ex- I oeliently arranged for the Christmas season, I ine windows present an up-to-date appear- I ance. a quantity of novelties being on view, I A neat display is to be seen at the grocery I shop of Messrs. Rees Williams and Sons da I Commercial-street. Messrs. WiNiams, who I aIie noted for their proviso oris, have received I a fine selection of Christmas goods. Ai- I moncBs, muscaltek, dates, fi. oranges, and I ranc" goods are among the specially selected I rrnits for the Yule Tide trade. Tfiis shop is I thoroughly vrefi equipped. I The ehop of Mr. Daniel is wefl stocked with I comfortable foot wear, there feeing special I lines in men's working boots. There -m> ak>» I a toe assortment of <dippei* aiitaHfr fer I Oiristanas presents. I O. H. Howells. chemist, Caerau, <xm~ oucts his pharmacy on modern stole linee. At present there is a large display of per- fumes. toilet requisites, and other suitable* presents. OTHER SHOPS. The South Wales "Whiteley" establish- ments are at Swansea. At Messrs. Beoa Evans and Co.'s colossal buikliugs at Aber- tawe every effort has again this year been made to meet the requirements of the public. Swansea's Yule Tide attraction is Messrs. Ben Evans and Cb.'s gra.nd 'bazaar, and al- most every possible need can theie be sup-' pMed. They have an enormous stock of Christmas presents, which is generally adn mitted to be the best in the Principality. Something appropriate to every taste will be found in one or other of their numerous de- partments. Miss Davies. of Bridge House. Cowbridge, is now holding her, Christmas bazaar of fancy goods of aJtt deisciripticMis suitable for preseo- tation. Her weH assorted stock includes reward books, post caixl albums, photograph albums, doNs. purses, and what not—and th& prices are, as usual, moderate. The shop is well worth a visit. The most careful man gets a cold some time or other, and he should spare no effort to get rid <rf it. This is where Mr. John Llewellyn, chemist, Cowbridge, should have » voroe art tof-e matter. He -has a ksading linje in his compound esse,nee of squiTls—a most valuable remedy for all disorders of the J throat, chest, and lungs. # Messrs. R. J. Heath and Sons. Cardiff. ,■ £ wTTo nave Branch premises ot various centres f in. South Wales, have as usual a large stock 4 of musical instruments by all the makers, and any who desire to invest in 8ill: instrument should communicate with this frrtm, who maintain their long-standing re- putation. For those wlno cannot afford to pay for an instrument at once, special terras of payment are arranged. It may not be too late in the day to give JflsR a word of ad'vaoe to those, who propose er>- tering tlie state of matrimony this or in the New Year. Thev 'could not do better than visit Messrs. Down and Son,, tb& Swansea furnishers, whose show-rooms are at 24 High-street. They have an enormous ox erery d'oscciptfion of fnrimtJiH" The K" Boots continue to maintain their unrivalled reputation,. The sole agent for the Ogmore alley is Mr. John Morgan, os, more V. «

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