The Glamorgan Gazette

ffliazsU$(Bandit In Bankruptcy.—A receiving order has been made in the matter of John Fearer 22 Margam-street, Caerau, collier. Injuries at Caerau Colliery.—On. Monday Frederick Churchill. of Gelli-street, Caerau, sustained se-rious injuries whilst following his occupation as collier at the Caerau Colliery. He was conveyed home on a stretcher and medical aid was summoned. B.A. Degree.—The many friends of Mr. David Richards son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Richards, of Gwalia House, Nantyffylion, wiU be glad to learn that he has secured the de- gree of B.A., with honours, of the Cardiff University College of Wales. Success.—Mr. D. H. Da vies, son of ME. George Davies, of London House, Maesteg, has parsed the examination in anatomy and physiology of the Royal College of Surgeons and Physicians, London. He was a student at the Medical School, University College. Cardiff, and intends to complete his studies at one of the London hospitals. Caersalem.—The annual preaching services at Caersalem Welsh Baptist Chapel were held on Sunday and Monday. The Rev. W. Mar- gan, pastor of the church, conducted in his usual able manlier, and the preachers were the Rev. Idwal Jones, Drefach, and the Rev. J. F. Williams, Glyncorrwg. There was a large attendance at each of the services. Outing.—The Maesteg tradespeople had their annual outing on Wednesday, when most of the business premises were closed for the day. It had been originally decided by the tradespeople to take a trip to Minehead, but the proposed excursion failed to secure the requisite support. An arrangement was, however, made by which a number journeyed' to Weston-super-Mare. Late Mr. T. King Davies.—The friends and colleagues of the late Mr. T. King Davies, Caerau colliery offices, will be gratified to learn that his employers—Messrs. North's Navigation Collieries, Ltd.—have signified their appreciation of his services and faith- fulness in a practical manner, by granting his widow, at the instance of Messrs. Boyd Harvey and J. P. Gibbon, a substantial sum of money. This is commendable on the em- ployers' part, and speaks highly of their prin- ciple and goodwill tow ards their officials. Special Services at St. Micbael's.-On Sunday special services were held at St. Michael's Church, when suitable musio land anthems were rendered by the choir, under the conductorship of Mr. T. Hopkins (choir- master). A tenor solo, "If with all your hearty," was rendered by Mr. J. Lewis, who was in fine voice. A violin solo was given with much skill by Mr. George Macpherson. Miss May Leake, L.R.A.M.. gave an excellent selection on the organ. The Vicar, Rev. J. Jones, officiated throughout the day. The offertories were for the choir fund. Band Concert.—On Saturday evening a. concert was held at the Town-hall under the auspices of the League of the Cross Brass Band. In the unavoidable absence of Canon Kelly, who had been suddenly called away to Herefordshire, the Rev. Michael Kelly presi- ded. The famous Aberaman Prize Band (Welsh Besses), conducted by Mr. John Lock- yer. who was specially engaged1 for the occa- sion. played selections of music, and other ar- tistes were Miss Mary Richards. Llansamlet, soprano; Madame Mary John, Livingstone, contralto Mr. J. W. Scott, principal cornet- ist; and Mrs. Paddison, accompanist. There was a good audience. Funerals.—On Saturday afternoon the mor- tal remains of Mrs. Annie Williams, licensee- of the Garth Hotel, were laid to rest at the Llangynwyd Burial Grounds. The Rev. W. R. Bow en, Carmel, officiated at the house. I while the Rev. Iorwerth Jones, Bethania, gave out a hymn before the cortege started, and the Rev. T. Vaughan Jones gave out an- other hymn just at the entrance to Llangyn- wyd Village. Gwilym Taf conducted the singing en route. The Rev. J. Griffiths, curate, officiated at the graveside.—On Satur- day afternoon, the remains of Martha Ed- munds, of Llwydarth Cottages, were inteirred at the Llangynwyd Burial Grounds. The Rev. J. Griffiths, curate, officiated. De- ceased was 80 years of age. Death of Mr. W. Gob!&.—.The death oc- curred' oil Monday afternoon, after a long ill- ness of Mr. William Goble, of The Limes, South Parade. The deceased, who was 63 years of age, had been in the employ of the Great Western Railway Company as goods foreman for upwards of 30 years. Prior to his advent to Maeste-g he was stationed at Bridgend under the same company in the goods department. Owing to failing health ho was obliged to relinquish his connection with the company about two years ago. It was hoped at first that his illness was only of a temporary nature, but heart trouble devel- oped. and he gradually became worse. He wus weil known to the tradespeople' of the town, by whom he was held in great respect. Mr. Goble, whose wife pre-decoased him a short, time a-o-, leaves two sons and two daughters. Llynfi Valley Gas Order.—The Select Com- mittee of the House of Lords, presided over by the Duke of Devonshire, had before them on Tuesday the Llynfi Valley Gas Order for confirmation. The Glamorgan County Coun- cil submitted a clause as to the reinstate- ment of roads within the county broken up by the company in the exercise of any of their statutory powers. Mr. Vesey Knox, K.C., who appeared' for the Llyufi Valley G is Co n- pany, said he objected to the insertion of the clause as there had never been any complaint of the way in which the company had exer- cised their powers. Mr. Blennerhassett, K.C.. on behalf of the County Council, said his clients would be injuriously affected un- less the clause was inserted. Their Lord- ships decided that the clause was not neces- sary. M ale Voice Party at the National.—Ac- I cording to an arrangement made by the com- mittee of the- London National Eisteddfod, an official adjudication has been sent to all the conductors of the choirs which competed'. The following is a copy of the official adjudi- cation of the Maesteg Party:—(a) "Fair Semele's High Born Son'' Started well and then tone became hard and unblendful; second tenors E natural for E flat. Bar 15; error frepeated later. The antistrophe 1. taken .soli; very well snng except for vibrato in the tenor. Allegro vivace, some stir and bustle; too fervent because the quality of tone of the choir did not improve in loud pas- sages. A fair conception of the piece. (b) "0 Peaceful Ni-glit" Rough tone; did not blend. Rhythm effective and climaxes. worked up effectively. Inner parts not safe as to tonal attack. Not much poetry in the expression. On the whole, middling. (c) "The Reveille- Too much like talking. It seemed impossible to follow the notes and chords of some passages, the execution was so vague. The tone was sadly squeezed out, and the rhythmic attack wavered. A brave effort, but apparently they were overcome by the technical difficulties. CAERAU GROCER'S CLAIM. Arthur Powell, a Caerau grocer, sued John Edwards, collier, living at 3 Blaencaerau- Caerau, and his wife, at Bridgend County Court on the. 8th inst., for E5 8s. 4d., for goods supplied. Mr. Harry Lewis (Messrs. T. J. Hughes and Lewis, Bridgend) appeared for the. plaintiff, and Mr. W. M. Thomas (Bridgend) for the defendant, John Edwards. Plaintiff stated that the goods were sup- plied to Mrs. Edwards, and he presumed she. ordered them for herself and her husband. Replying to Mr. Thomas, he said the goods were supplied up to March. 1907. John Ed- wards did not tell him towards the end' of 1906 that he was not to supply his wife. neither did he ask whether witness was sup- plying his wife. John Edwards stated that he had never or- dei-Ml any goods from the defendant, and' lie 1 had never authorised his wife to pledge his credit. At the end of 1906 he went to Mr. Powell and told him not to give any "old ac- count" on his name. Plaintiff smiled and made no answer. Nine days or a fortnight after he again warned the. plaintiff about trusting his wife, and he then replied. So long as Mrs. Edwards comes here I shan t stop the shop." He had had no application from the plaintiff for the money until last month. Mrs. Edwards gave evidence, stating that she told' the plaintiff that her husband had disallowed her to pledge his credit. Judgment was entered for the plaintiff, and oi his Honour being informed that defendant had recently received £2ûO as compensation, an order ivsts made for payment forthwith.

MAESTEG DISTRICT COUNCIL -0 OPPOSITION TO THE WATER BILL. ALL-NIGHT LIGHTING. There were present at the fortnightly me-e-ting of the Maesteg Urban District Council on Tuesday evening: Messrs. John How el Is, J.P. (in the chair), Thos. Rees, T. Lewis, T. Griffiths, Miles Hardcastle, J. Thomas. John Rees, T. Griffiths, Vernon Hartshorn, T. E. Hopkins, Jenkin Jones, and David Davies; with the acting clerk (Mr. G. Williams), the surveyor (Mr. J. Humphreys), and the inspector of nuisances (Mr. G. E. Howells). The Chairman gave a report on the pro- ceedings of the conference of local authorities held at Neath on Friday to consider the ques- tion of united opposition being made to the Water Bill of the Glamorgan County Council. With a view to saving the ocst and expense and also to obtaining a more effective opposi- tion, it was decided that united action be taken, for which purpose the Councils con- cerned were divided into four groups. A leading and one junior counsel would be en- gaged for each group, the fees to be divided according to the assessable values of the re- spective districts, and a similar course to be adopted with regard to the fees of engineers. Maesteg had been joined to Gower, P'ontar- dawe, Swansea, and Margam, and the counsel for that group would be Mr. Honoratius Lloyd and M:r. Clode.—Mr. Hicks: Will this be cheaper than the previous opposit iOll?- The Chairman: I am positive it will be.—Re- plying to Mr. John Thomas, the Chairman man said it had not been decided how many witnesses each Council should send.—On the motion of Mr. Rees, the action of the Coun- cil's representatives was confirmed. At the last meeting the Council decided' to appoint the manager of the National Provin- cial Bank as treasurer, but afterwards a mo- tion was adopted deferring the appointment. The Chairman now gave the report of inter- views with Mr. J. Evans (National Provincial Bank) and Mr. Leonard Morgan (Metropoli- tan Bank), who had applied for the appoint- ment. from which it appeared that the same terms were offered by each bank. "The National Provincial Bank manager was ap- pointed treasurer at the last meeting," Mr. Howells added, "and that resolution stands." —Mr. David Davies said the appointment was made on the distinct understanding that the manager resided at Maesteg; it was certainly unfair to appoint anyone not. resident in the place.—Mr. Hartshorn thought the Council adopted an amendment to defer the matter, which was proposed as against the appoint- ment of the National Provincial Bank.—The Chairman: The District Councils' Associa- tion, whose opinion the Clerk has obtained, says the amendment was not legal, and that the Council are bound by the motion to ap- point Mr. Evans.—Mr. Hartshorn Was Mr. Scale asked to get an opinion?—The Chair- man Yes.—Mr. Hartshorn By the Council? —The Chairman: No, by me.—Mr. Harts- horn: I think that was a bit previous; it is not exactly what we ought to expect. With the view to having the matter re-opened, I give notice of motion to rescind, the motion passed at the last meeting.—Mr. Rees said it was clear to him that Mr. Evans had been definitely appointed.—The Chairman: I give my casting-vote for Mr. Evans because the bank had served us faithfully for 35 years. Mr. Lewis proposed the rescission of the Council's resolution to give up all-night light- ing of the street lamps during the winter months, pointing out that it would calise- in- convenience to the Avorknien. Mr. T. Griffiths ferwarded a copy of a resolution passed by the District meeting of miners ap- pealing to the Council to re-consider the mat- ter, and Mr. Lewis stated that a mass meet- ing, at which 2,000 were present, had passed! a similar resolution. Seconding the propo- sition, Mr. Hartshorn said the action of the Council in providing all-night lighting had been greatly appreciated by the workmen. Ho agreed that it was necessary to economise, but he thought -it could be done in some other direction.—Mr. John Rees suggested that it would serve the wishes of the men if the lamps could be lit by five o'clock in the morn- ing in the w inter.—It was stated that the ad- ditional expense would be about £ 127. It was decided, on the motion of Mr. Hopkins, to refer the matter to the Gas Company with instructions to arrange for early morning lighting. The Rev. Morley Davies, w'riting on behalf or the Free Church Council of Nantyffylion, called the attention of the Council to the I L insanitary condition of parts of N antyffyilon. They felt that that place was very neglected. After calling attention to a number of bad1 spots. Mr. Davies wrote When, passing the spots referred to it is difficult to restrain our- selves from using haixl words."—Mr. Harts- horn said lie was pleased to find the .Free Church Council were beginning to move in these matters, and they could no doubt ren- der very useful service. He proposed that the members of the Nantyffylion Ward meet representatives of the Free Church Council to discuss matters with them.—Mr. Bevan, seconding, the motion was agreed to. A letter was read from Mr. G. D. Jones (Caerau) on the subject of the pollution of the Ty Gwynbach pond by youths bathing in it on their way from work. The Surveyor stated that the water was not admitted to the service pipes at present. The matter was referred to a committee. The plans for the new St. Cynfelin's Church. Caerau. were passed, as were also those for four houses in Lhvvdarth-road for Mr. T. C. Cridland.

POLLUTION OF OGMORE RIVER. — ♦ BRIDGEND COUNCILS THREAT TO I MAESTEG. INADEQUATE SEWERAGE SCHEME. The Maesteg District Council oil Tuesday evening received the report of a committee appointed to meet Mr. Diggle, an engineer. with reference to their proposal to lay out a portion of land at Cwmfelin for sewage irri- gation purposes. The Chairman1 (Mr. John Howells) stated that Mr. Diggle approved of the plans pre- pared by the .surveyor, though he did not think the Council were proceeding to deal with the sewerage requirements of the dis- trict in the right way. The engineer was only called in to report on the surveyor's -c scheme, but he recommended an alternative proposal—the laying down of 12 perculat- lillr filter beds at a cost of 1500 icaell or A TOTAL COST OF £6,000. Subsequently? however, Mr. Diggle said the Council might lay down four filter beds, ivhich would mean two thousand pounds. It was pointed out to Mr. Diggle that the Coun- cil were being hurried on by the Local Gov- ernment Board and the County Council to im- prove their arrangements, but he (Mr. Diggle) thought that the Council would be well tad- vised to change their plans, though it would mean a little delay. In the circumstances, the Chairman did not think the Council should adopt Mr. Diggle's recommendation but proceed to finish the scheme they had commenced, and for which a loan had been granted by the Local Government Board. It was important that the Council should pro- ceed without delay so as to avoid litigation. He did not see any force in the. engineer's contention that the tanks of the Council were out of date-it was a perfectly new method when the Council adopted, it. At any rate, the Council's financial position would have improved to such an extent in five years' time that they might be able to deal more effectively with the matter. The position in regard to water .supply added to the difficulty of the Council in dealing with sewerage, as they did not know what would happen to the Water Bill. ,'II ..1 .1 Mr. Jenkin Jones thought that. as the Council had already made considerable pre- parations for carrying out the plans of the surveyor, they should proceed with them. If at the end of five years the Council found1 they could effect a further improvement, they would be able to do so, as their financial posi- tion would have improved by then. Mr. T. E. Hopkins said the Council were not able at present to undertake the heavy expense of Mr. Diggle's suggestion. He thought the officials might pay greater atten- tion to 6ewerage matters, and they would be able to prevent much of the storm water get- ting into the sewers. The Surveyor (Mr. J. Humphreys): Before that can be done you must carry out a STORM WATER SCHEME AS WELL. The filter beds are nearly choked up, and un- less the Council carry out the works I have prepared a report upon, we cannot keep the storm water out of the sewers. Mr. Hartshorn That scheme was to cost £ 750? The Surveyor: That is so. Mr. T. Rees said this was a big question, and' he thought it should be carefully consi- de-roo at a special meeting. Mr. Hartshorn was informed that the Council had sufficient. money available on the loan sanctioned by the Board to ray out the ground' at Cwmfelin and erect a caretaker's house as well. Mr. Hopkins proposed that a special meet- ing of the Council be held on Friday (to-day) to consider the question, having regard to its importance. Mr. Hartshorn seconded. Mr. Miles Hardcastle proposed that the work be proceeded with as originally inten- ded. The Council decided by seven votes to six to hold a special meeting. The Chairman pointed out that all the pre- vious minutes relating to the works would have to be rescinded if the Council eb-iiiged its plans, and this would m^an some delay. The Surveyor stated that he had received tenders for part of the proposed work at Cwmfelin. It was decided to defer consider- ation of them. BRIDGEND COUNCIL'S THREAT. Mr. J. T. Howell, clerk to the Bridgend District Council, wrMe: "I have been direc- ted by my Council to write to you with re- ference to the pollution by crude sewage of the Llynfi river at your Council's sewage out- fall works at Cwmfelin. My Council have ample evidence that the system of treating the sewage is inadequate for its purpose. It seems that a large quantity, if not all, of the sewpge which comes into the tanks is impro- perly and inefficiently treated. In addition to that, I am instructed that a large quan- tity of the sewage finds its way into the river without being treated at all. There is ample evidence in the possession of my Council to prove the statements I have made above. The Penybont Rural District Council, who, I understand, have been in communication with you for the past two years on this mat- ter, and who are equally interested with my Council in the condition of the Ogmofe river, have signified their strongest assent of the views of the matter which have been adopted bv my Council. My Council have also in- structed me to say that it is their intention, unless an immediate assurance be forthcom- ing from you that the matter will be dealt with at once, to take such proceedings as they may be advised to restrain your Council from committing any further pollution of the river. Might I suggest that a. special meeting of your Council be called at an early date to con- sider this matter, which is one which ser i- ously affects the health of a large population. My i listructions are peremptorily to take pro- ceedings failing such assurance from you as I have mentioned. In default of such assur- ance within ten days of date (July 9th). fur- ther steps will be taken." It was decided to reply that the Council were giving the subject immediate attention.

FRACTURED HIS JAW. 0 CAERAU YOUTH COMMITTED TO THE ASSIZES. A Caerau youth, John Davies, residing at 70 Caerau-road. appeared at Bridgend Folieo Court on Saturday charged with doing gi ie- vions bodily harm to Samuel Hughes, 47 Tre- harne-;oad, Caerau, on Sunday, June 6th. Alderman T. J. Hughes (Messrs. Hughes and Lewis. Bridgend) appeared for the prosecu- tion, and Mr. David Llewellyn for the de- fence. Alderman Hughes atcd that Samuel Hughes went to Blaenlljnfi Farm to see a mare which he had on tack there, and found two boys-one of them a. brother of the defen- dant—amusing themselves by chasing the mare, which was ill foal, around the. field. It seemed to be quite the usual game in that district, for in the last three or four years four horses had been killed there, while on the night of the assault complained of a mare had her legs broken: through the stupid con- duct of some youths. When Hughes caught the boys chasing the mare he ran after them, and gave one of them, defendant's brother, a. smack oil the face. Defendant then came up, and angered probably by seeing his bro- ther being smacked, he gave Hughes two ter- rific blows on the jaw, hitting him down and absolutely SMASHING HIS JAW." I Hughes lay unconscious oil. the ground for some time, and the defendant went away, I leaving him in that unfortunate condition. Prosecutor gave his evidence in Welsh. In- spector Ben Evans acting as interpreter. He stated that when he found the boys chas- ing the mare about he ran after them and caught defendant's brother. He gave him one smack on the face with his open hand. He saw defendant approaching, and he was then struck down—he did not know bv whom. He received two blows on the face, and lost consciousness. On coming to himself he went to the surgery of Dr. Harris Jones, and the next day he went to Cardiff Infirmary. He was subsequently treated at the Swansea Infirmary. where an operation was performed. Replying to Mr. Llewellyn, witness denied that he not only struck but kicked the defen- dant's brother. He saw Mr. Jones, tho time- keeper of the Caerau Colliery, some distance away. Mr. Jones did not tell him that he would ''report him to the police for kicking the little boy." Mr. Llewellyn: Didn't you say, I think it is time to kick him"?—Certainly not. Dr. J. Harris Jones said Hughes came to his surgery alone. He was suffering from a. fracture of the lower jaw. and other injuries included laceration of the inside of the lower lip, while two front teeth were loosened. The injury had evidently been causcd by one or two BLOWS OF UNUSUAL SEVERITY. Sergt. David Davies stated that, in conse- quence of information received, he arrested the defendant at his home on the evening of the alleged assault. He charged him with doing grievious bodily harm. and Davies re- plied, "I hit him twice with my fist." Tommy Davies, defendant's little brother, was present at the time. and, as a com- plaint was made that Hughes hid kicked the boy, witness examined him. There was no mark of injury on his face or body; neither was there any redness or swelling. Addressing the Bench for the defence, Mr. Llewellyn asked the Bench to consider the likelihood of any jury, on the evidence ad- duced, convicting the defendant of doing grievious bodily harm. He did not think there was any probability that they would, and he asked1 the Bench to reduce the charge to one of common assault. COMMITTED FOR TRIAL. The Bench held' that there was a prima facie case, and defendant was committed to take his trial at the forthcoming Assizes. Mr. LI-ewellyn asked that Davies should be liberated on tho same bail as before—hinia&ir in £ 20 and, one surety of t20. The justices granted this application. ALLEGED ASSAULT ON DEFENDANT'S BROTHER, A summons arising out of the same circum- stances. was then proceeded with, Samuel Hughes being charged with assaulting Thomas Davies. aged 9. brother of the defendant in the previous case. Mr. Llewellyn, outlying the case for the prosecution, said1 it was not denied that the complainant and another little boy were chas- ing the defendant's horse, but defendant not only struck the boy a blow, but also kicked him severely. The little boy said he fell when Ml-. Hughes hit him, and defendant kicked him when lie was on the ground. He admitted^ running after the mare.—Cross-examined There was no mark on his face or body afterwards. T. P. Jones, timekeeper at the Caerau Col- liery, spoke to seeing the defendant kick the boy after striking him on the head. Tho bo-y rail away shouting as if lIe was in great pain. Witness went up to the defendant -and said, I have a mind to report you to the police for kicking the bov," and Hughes replied, It's, time to kick him. I think," Alderman Hnghes: ion went away wna the rest, leaving the defendant in an uncon- I u scious state?—I went away. but I did not know there was anything the matter with him. He was sitting on the grass. You saw Davies striking Hughes severe blows?—Yes. Did you know his jaw was broken?—No. Do you suggest that he was able to speak with his jaw fractured?—He spoke to me, at any rate. Thomas Williams, who was in the company of John Davies, gave evidence coirobora-ting that of the previous witnesses. Called for the defence, Sergt. David Davies said he could not find any sign of a kick on the complainant after the assault. The case was dismissed.

ASSESSOR AS WITNESS. 0 — COMPENSATION CASE SENT BACK TO JUDGE ROBERTS. GflTiLT HIR MANS INCAPACITY. A case came on for hearing at Bridgend County Court on the 8th inst., in which David Richards, Bryngwyn Cottages. Llan- elly, formerly of Llangynwyd, sued the G-elli Hir Colliery Co., under the Compensation Act. The matter came before Judge Roberts on March 10th, when the respon- dents were successful. The case was taken to the Court of Appeal, who directed a re- hearing because Dr. Jabez Thomas, who sat with the Judge as medical assessor, examined the plaintiff. It was contended that by this the assessor became a witness, and the Master of the Roils and other Judges ex- pressed the opinion' that the assessor could not assume the character of a person who was going to express an opinion on the facts. Judge Roberts had sitting with him as as- sessor on the 8th iust., Dr. Brooks, of Swan- sea. Mr. Villiers Meager (instructed by Mr. Evan E. Davies) appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Llewellyn Williams, M.P. (instructed by Messrs. Gee and Edwards, Swansea) for the respondents. Mr. Meager stated that on July 27th, 1907, plaintiff was holing under the coal when a heavy fall occurred, as the result of which he sustained AN INTERNAL INJURY. He was subsequently attended at the Cardiff Infirmary. He was paid £1 compensation until March 5th. 1908, and on May 21st a request was made for arbitration. Respon- dents alleged that the man had recovered, but on June 20th an award' was made by con- sent for £1 a week on the applicant agreeing to be operated upon. The operation was performed at the Llanelly Hospital on July 2nd. and he was discharged on the 24th. but he was not fit to do any work. An applica- tion for review of the compensation award was made on October 17th. and. as there was an apparent recovery, the man agreed in No- vember to a diminution of the compensation to Id. per week. Xiie man was anxious to go to work. and in December he made fre- queut attempts to follow his employment, but h?. had to give it up. and on the 16th Feb- ruary an application to review was made—to increase the compensation from Id. to £1. I On February 27th the respondents filed an- swers to the effect that the applicant had re- covered. The matter came before his Hon- our on March 10th, when judgment was given for the respondents. The case came before the Court of Appeal, who directed a re-hcar- ine. Applicant described the accident, and stated that lie had tried to work in order to please the respondents, but he had failed1 to continue. He did not think he was fit to work even now. By Mr. Llewellyn Williams: He was not a teetotaller, though the doctor had told him tint the ought to be. There was again, as on the previous hear- ing, a CONFLICT OF MEDICAL TESTIMONY. Dr. Bell Thomas (Maesteg), who attended the applicant after the accident, and Dr. Win. Evans (Llanelly), his present medical attend- ant, gave evidence to show that the applicant was not fit to go to work. For the defence Dr. Edwards (Swansea) stated that there was nothing in the condi- tion of the man to prevent him undertaking his old employment. Dr. Jabez Thomas, Swansea, was called by Mr Llewellyn Williams. Mr. Meager objected to Dr. Jabez Thomas giving evidence as he was the assessor at the- previous hearing. Dr. Thomas: I wish to say that I have been subpoenaed to come here,.and I have not come of my own accord. Mr. Llewellyn Will iams: Dr. Thomas has examined this man, and the Court of Appeal says he is a witness; therefore. I submit I have the right to call him as a witness. His Honour remarked that in the Court of Appeal it had been assumed that Dr. Jabez Thomas had been sitting as assessor only, but he examined the man as medical referee. Mr. Meager: One of the points. in the Court of Appeal was that he had not been appointed referee His Honour said that the Court of Appeal seemed to have accepted THE ALLEGATIONS OF COUNSEL as correct. But Dr. Jabez Thomas had been appointed medical referee in the proper way. That fact had apparently not been brought to the notice of the Court, of Appeal. Dr. Thomas was called as assessor and was ap- pointed later on as medical referee to make an examination and report. Ml'. Meager; That makes my point ail the stronger. Mr. Llewellyn Will iams But it was sug- gested in the Court of Appeal that the assessor was the one person who ought not to bo ap- pointed referee. His Honour I think it is advised" that b^ should be appointed. At any rate I think you have the right to call Dr. Thon' rs if you insist upon it. But if Dr. Thomas ob- jects I won't enforce it. Dr. Thomas: Well, I do object; I think I ought to under the circumstances. PREVIOUS JUDGMENT REVERSED. His Ho nour, after a short consultation with the medical assessor in his private room, en- tered judgment for the plaintiff for £1 a week as from the date of the application to review, February 16th, with costs. He stated that there seemed to be some. danger involved in the man continuing his work.

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ABLE TO GO TO WORK. CAERAU HAULIER S INJURY COMPEN- SATION CLAIM DISMISSED. At Bridgend County Court on Friday, Judge Bryn Roberts concluded the hearing of a claim brought by William Jones, Victoria- strcet, Caerau, a haulier, against North's Navigation Collieries Co. for weekly compen- sation for injury received while following his employment under them at the Caerau Col- Mery. The plaintiff was represented by Mr. Villiers Meager (instructed by Mr. E. B. Davies), and the respondent company by Mr. Charles Kenshole (Aberdare). Mr. Meager stated that the applicant claimed £1 a week as from March 22nd. he having sustained a rupture at respondents' colliery. The respondents denied the oc- currence of an accident, the incapacity, and tho notice. As to the latter question, it ap- peared that the applicant met the under- manager on his way from the colliery after the accident, and he promised to report it, and also gave the man a note so that he could leave the pit. Plaintiff stated that he was fet-ching some trams out of David Davies's stall when a. tram went off the rails. In trying to put the tram on the rails again, he FELT A STRAIN". He went out of the parting, where he saw Thomas Matthews, the master haulier, whom he informed of what had happened. He sent for a collier named Scourfield, who was an ambulance man. The latter examined him, and he was told to go out. On the way he met Mr. Morgan, the under-manager, and he told him that he had strained himself. Mr. Morgan also examined him, and gave him a note, which they had to get before they could leave the coliierv early. Witness asked whether he should report the accident, and Mr. Morgan replied You go and see the doctor; I will report it." Alfred J. Hicks, secretary of the Caerau lodge of the Federation, spoke to sending in a notice of the accident on April 6th—imme- diately lie received the doctor's certificate. This was the CrSTOil AT THE COLLIERY. •Mr. Kenshole: Yon wait for the doctor's certificate, and then send them in together? —Yes. His Honour: This notice- reads that he waa "injured through his wife and two children." Witness: They ask me to fill in those particulars, as I am in touch with the per- sons implicated. His Honour: But you ought to read through these printed notices carefully before sending them in. You ought to say how he was injured. It was not through his wife and family. Witness: I admit I stand corrected, your Honour. William Scourfield 'stated that, lie exam- ined the man as he was leaving the colliery. There was evidence of rupture. Dr. Harris Jones. Caerau, gave evidence as to the man's condition, and in cross-examina- tion, said it could have been caused by either a sudden or a gradual strain. There was no complication about the hernia. Mr. Kenshole: What, reason is there that this man could not go back to work in a week or so?—He could not do his ordinary heavy work. He could do haulier's work?—He could not lift the trams. Mr. Kenshole He could get assistance for that. Witness: I would not advise him to do any work that would involve lifting. G. H. Howells, chemist, Caerau, also gave evidence. Mr. Kenshole submitted that the plaintiff's case must fail on the ground that INSUFFICIENT NOTICE was civen. His Honour: It is a question of whether you have been prejudiced or not. For the defence Dr. Downing (Cardiff) gave evidence to the effect that plaintiff could dis- charge hili old employment, provided he wore a properly fitting trusse. Dr. Woods (Cardiff), who examined the plaintiff on April 8th, said he could have re- sumed work that day without any danger. Ho thought the man's rupture was antece- dent to the strain on March 22nd. though the strain; may have made it known to the man. Thomas Morgan, the under-manager, stated that he met the man going out of the pit on the 22nd March, and asked him what was tho matter. Plaintiff told him that he had strained himself by lifting a tram. Jones did not appear to be in pain; he walked ap- parently without any difficulty. Nothing was said about reporting the matter, but he admitted giving the man a note so that he could leave the colliery. Witness did not say he would report the matter. Mr. Kenshole: If a tram goes off the rail a haulier can always got assistance to put it back ?—Yes. Mr. Kenshole submitted tint- the company had been prejudiced through written notice not having IK-en given, and, further, that there was no accident "within the meaning of the Act. On the question of notice, he quoted a recent case in the Court of Appeal where it was held that the company had been prejudiced though the man reported it to the manager and un dor-manager. He. submitted that if verbal statements to under officials wei( to be accepted as notice, the company would be placed in a difficult position. After a consultation with Dr. Brooks (the medical assessor), his Honour said there was REALLY NO ACCIDENT .be]; brought the man within the scope of the Act. As to the question of notice, he thought there was sufficient evidence to show that the company had not been prejudiced. He entered judgment for the respondents. AX INJURED SHIN. Lawrcnce Selway, Caerau, a surfaceman, claimed1 fin"- weeks' compensation from Messis. North's, amounting to 4'4 5s. hL. Meager acted for the applicant, and Mr. Ken- shole for the company. Plaintiff stated that on March 8th he at- tempted to spr ig a tram with a piece of iron rail, but it new back and struck him on the shin. He was unable to resume work, in consequence of the injury, until April 26th, and during that period and for three weeks afterwards he was under the care of Dr. Harris Jo ■nes. Replying to Mr. Kenshole. witness stated that he suffered a good deal of pain. Dr. Jones stated that he treated the plain- tiff until three weeks after he resumed work. There was a contused wound on the shin, and afterwards inflammation of the bene set up. He did not think applicant could have re- turned to work earlier than he did. Mr. Kenshole contended that, with such an injury, applicant could have returned to work after resting for a week or so. The com- pany had paid him two days' compensation, which he thought was ample in the circum- stances. Dr. W oods said applicant was able to go to work on March 2oth, when he examined him. There was only an abrasion on his leg. His Honour gave judgment for the appli- cant .with costs on Scale A.

MAESTEG GROUP OF SCHOOLS The monthly meeting of the Maesteg Group of School Managers was held on Friday after- noon at the. Plasnewydd Board-room. Mr. E. E. Davies, C.C., in the chair. There were also present Revs. T. E. James and W. R. Watkyn, M.A.. Messrs. T. Morgan, T. Rees, E. Williams, J. Roderick, A. Hicks. William Thomas (Pontrhydycyff). G. Williams (deputy clerk), and T. Powell (primary inspector). PLASNEWYDD INFANTS A letter was read from Mrs. M. Ennis, head mistress of the. Plasnewydd Infants' School, stating that the work of her school was car- ried on under difficulties owing to the scar- city of teachers, and reminding the managers of the necessity for painting and colouring the school during the vacation. In the discussion it was pointed out that Mrs. Ennis had a staff for an average attend- ance of 31*2, while there was an average at- tendance of 420 at the school. It was decided to increase the staff, and to forward a recommendation to the. Education 1. 101 Committee with regard to the painting and colouring of the school. Mr. T. Powell gave a report with regard to the application from Mrs. Ennis for two sep- arate partitions in. one of the. main rooms of the Plasnewydd Inf amis' School, where a diffi- culty had arisen as to the heating arrange- ment. Mr. Nash wished him to explain that the alteration could' only be made if the whole school were heated by hot water pipes. 4 ———————— ■ 9 After some discussion., it was decided to re- commend hot water heating as suggested by the architect. TO AWAIT A VACANCY. Mr. Gomer H. WilliamSj of Port Talbot- < terrace. wrote informing the managers that he had passed his preliminary examination* and applying for an appointment in one of the schools in the group. It was decided to consider the application when a vacancy oc- curred. WELSH PAGEANT. Jj An application wa6 read from Miss Gibbon, | head mistress of the Nantyffylion Infant*' 91 Scheoi asking permission to close hor school l oil July 21st, owing to the Boys' and Girls' J Schools having arranged to attend the Welsb f National Pageant on that date. Mr. T. Davies, the attendance officer, sub- mitted a similar request on behalf of others Infants' Schools on the Group, on the grounds that the average attendance would be seri- ously interfered with. He pointed out that the district had suffered a loss in percentage of attendance on the occasion of the miners' demonstration, only 30 per cent, of the child- j ren being present on that date. It was im- J possible to keep up the percentage when, the a schools were allowed to remain open oa >J special occasions. If Mr. T. Po\vell (primary inspector) eaidE j these applications were-general all over the I special occasions. ? possible to keep up the percentage when, the a schools were allowed to remain open oa >J special occasions. If Mr. T. Po\vell (primary inspector) eaidE j these applications were-general all over the I county, and in order to meet all alike, the | Education Committee had decided to meet ots Tuesdoy to consider them. and to pass a general resolution for all the Infants' School* 1 which would jae affected. EVENING CLASSES. The secretary of the Evening Continuation i Classes wrote asking the managers to appoint bix persons, one a lady, to sit on the local committee of the classes. It transpired that the six members ap- pointed by the Governors were the Revs. W- R. Bowen and Iorwerth Jone6, Messrs. John ) Howells, J.P., J. P. Gibbon. J.P., Jenkitr ] Jones, and Mrs. D. C. Howells. The nuns- gers appointed Messrs. T. Rees (GarnlwydU E. Williams, T. Morgan, T. B. Boucher, R. > D. Morgan, and Miss J. Ray Morgan. MAESTEG-MERTHYR INFANTS. A letter was read from Miss M. A. Wil- liams, head mistress of the Macsteg-Merthyrt J Infants' School, in which she stated that I three of her teachers were leaving. She asked that the vacancies be filled by teachers l apprenticed at Infants'Schools. The seating } accommodation of the school, Miss Williams j further pointed out, had been reduced X through the introduction of dual desks. j It was decided to give the re-staffing quea- tion consideration when allocating the candi- j dates who had passed the preliminary exami- j nation. The question of seating aceo.aimod.v- tion was deferred. PROPOSED NEW SCHOOL. j In reference to the managers' reoommend'a— tion for the erection of a new school at Maes- teg-Merthyr, Dr. James wrote expressing the t committee's desire for the managers to sug- t gest a new site, which was available at a re-s.v- -f sonable cost. Inspector T. Powell reported that he had! 1 seen Mr. Nash, the architect, who desired t him to explain that he had given careful con- j sideraticn to the suggestion of the managers 1 to convert the present building into a '"double* | decker, and bad- come to the conclusion that, 1 to conform with the requirements of the | Board of Education, the utmost aecommoda- j tion available by this means would not ex- ,1 ceed .300. + In reply to a question, the Chairman stated i that accommodation for 1,000 was necessary. f On the motion of Mr. T. Morgan, seconded: by Mr. T. Rees, another site near Ty-Candrilf 1 was agreed upon, and. on the suggestion of the Chairman, it was decided to recommend f that the Education Committee should make a reasonable offer to Colonel Turbervill for this land. j DISINFECTING SCHOOLS. 4 In another letter. Dr. James stated, in re- j ference to the managers' recommendation for S disinfecting the schools, that an experiment ► was being made at certain schools in the < county, and that the county medical officer1 would report the result, w hich would be com- municated later to the managers. TYDERWEN NET.' SCHOOL. TYDERWEN NET.' SCHOOL. Mr. T. Powell further reported that tho ■> new school at Tyderwen would be opened pro- bably in September. Mi*. J. Roderick inquired whether the lirm 4 of demarcation had been decided upon for tin* children intended to attend the new 'school. Mr. T. Rees: I thought Mr. Roderick wa» going to invite the members to a public ftmc- tion. on the occasion of the opening. (Laugh- 1 ter.) 1 Mr. Roderick thought it would ho more suitable to offer the Chairman the honour. < (Renewed laughter.) 1 It was arranged that the Chairman attend | the opening ceremony, the managers of tho | schools in the upper part of the district, in f conjunction with the attendance officer, to ar- J range the area limit. 5 REV. W. R. WATEYNS SUCCESS. j On the motion of the Chairman, seconded | by Mr. T. Rees. a hearty vote of congratula- J tioius was accorded the Rev. W. R. Watkyii. § M.A.. upon having obtained his degree of j M.A.. I Mr. Rees: It is better to get a degree ilL 1 this country than to purchase an American: t degree. There is more honour in patronising | British goods. Mr. Watkyn thanked his colleagues for 1 their kind remarks. t KING'S SCHOLARSHIP. It was reported that the following candi-- dates had passed the preliminary examinat-.yoi 1 of the King's Scholarship:—Misses Edith. Davies, Minnie Rogers, Minnie Lewis, Mag- J gie Treharne, Agnes Saver. Bronwen Walters,, Cassie Evans, Eva Boucher, Mr. Gomer H. v Williams and Mr. Osgar D. Morris. It watt. » reported that Misses Minnie Rogers audi Magg ie Treharne were leaving for coileg-c.. APPOINTMENTS RECOMMENDED. t Mi si Edith Davies was recommended for j the staff of The Caerau School; Miss Lewis, Tyderwen School; Miss Agnes Sayer, j Tyderwen School; Misses Bronwen Walter)* (; and Cassie Evans, Maesteg-Merthyr Infants' j School; Miss Eva Boucher, Pl.asnewydd In- fants' School; Mr. Gomer H. Williams, Oak- wood Mixed, and Mr. Osgjar D. Morris, iniyit- j yffyllon Boys' It was decided to recommend the appoint- ] ment of a certificated assistant teacher for j the Tyderwen New School. J WELSH CERTIFIED TEACHER. i Mr. T. Morgan proposed advertising for Welsh trained certificated teacher for the Plasnewydd Girls' School in place of Miss :■ Hughes, who was leaving. The Inspector said that probably some diffi- j culty would be experienced by the committer ■ in granting this request, but in view of ilï j being such an admirable school, he was pre-x pared to stretch a point to meet their wishes in the matter. The motion avas agreed to. ;j COAL TENDER. i The tender of Messrs. North's Navigation '*4 Company for the supply of coal, inclusive of haulage and storage, was accepted at £ 1 per ton, to be delivered as required. a The Chairman commented upon the nn- j satisfactory manner in which the tendera were received. He did not wish to cast auy reflection upon anybody, but he thought they should be presented at the meeting properly j sealed. It was decided that in future all tenders oj should be sealed, and addressed to the Chair- a man. £ § SECONDARY SCHOOL. 1 Rev. W. R. Watkyn asked the Chairmart what the position was with regard to the Secondary School for Maesteg. The Chairman replied that prospects were j not rosy. A communication had been <re- J ceived from Miss Talbot's agent to the effect that tbev were not prepared to sell the sit» | selected to the town for a secondary school, as it was feared the erection of a school would! 1 create undesirable opposition to the Port TaK- J hot Intermediate School. Failing this site„ added the Chairman, another site would have a to be chosen. ILLNESS. | Mr. J. Evans, attendance officer, presenting a report showing a percentage of attendance I of 82.7. remarked that the attendance was low in the Maesteg-Merthyr Mixed School, oat ) account of sickness, 38 medical certificates s having been received. Mr. T. Davies, attendance officer, preawN- ted a report, showing a percentage of 888 There was general sickness in his district. A number of children at Nantyffylion WCfW affected with sore eyes and chicken pox. r,