The Glamorgan Gazette

= BY THE SILVER SEA. SOME REFLECTIONS FROM PORTHCAWL By SEA-SERPENT. Let me hasten to gratefully acknowledge the compliment the members of the local gov- erning authority paid me on Monday night by Their discussion; upon the observations I had the temerity to make last week in refer- ence to the vexed camp6 question. Carefully designed1, well rehearsed and delivered, as I am told' it was, with an evident sense of the gravity and historical importance of the oc- emitm, that discussion will doubtless go down; in the pages of history as an assurance to pos- terity that, though much maligned and per- secuted, the Camps Committee did its duty! Bea.ding some of the perorations one cannot fail to be amused at the frantic efforts of the famous committee to exonerate one another from all blame for the failure to secure the oamp of the Worcesters and Warwicks fc:r this year. But the excessive zeal which characterised the defence caused no little dis- crepancy, as we shall presently see, and the Camps Committee may be likened to a pri- soner charged with a crime who, after em- phatically pleading his innocence, proceeds to establish his guilt. Let it be, home in mind that my primary charge against the committee was not their failure to come to terms with the command- ing officer of the Worcesters adid Warwicks, but the fact, that they had refra; noo from presenting any explanatory report to the Council, in accordance with the custom in- variably followed by ail property-conducted public authorities. It now transpires that though the Camps Committee has been in existence for nearly eleven months, not a single report has been presented by them to the Council, just as if what they were doing '5&3 a matter of no consequence to either the Council who appointed them or to the rate- payers, whose views they were to translate. The members of the committee were too art- ful to make any reference to this aspect of the question, though it was with this that I dealt, almost entirely, last week. The posi- tion of the committee in that regard is, of eoiwse, defenceless. They knew it was, and refrained from attempting the impossible. They focussed their energy and mighty elo- qivenoe on the other aspect of the case, and. with an amazing self-assurance, declared that they found no fault in themselves. The in- trospection was incomplete. I recommend them. another trial. The outlook, so far as the Sea-Serpent" was concerned, was posi- tively gloomy when Surveyor Lilley saved the situation with a. neat trump card in the form of a telegram. That missive must have come ae a. shock to some of the members, who were frank enough to admit that they had not beard of it before-which, to say the least, is rather curious. Major Gillman, whose in- formal application for land had been before the Council since September, last year, wrote em June 9th that he had received a wire stat- ing the brigade should encamp at Porthcawl from August 2nd to the 16th, if he could ar- Tange it. and he asked for a. wire in reply the same day as to whether the Council could pilace land for the camp at the disposal of the brigade. The reply sent was peremptory: Lands already engaged to the end of August. A message of that sort ought never to have- been sent. In the circum- stances I do not blame the Council for letting the land, secured for the Warwickshire Bri- gade for another Territorial camp, but in order to interpret the desires of Porthcawl people, the Council should have made it clear that, while the lands secured had been iet, they would guarantee to provide another site, or, iiii the event of their failure to do this, place the common at the disposal of the brigade as on the last occasion. But no such undertaking was given, and it was not untii 24 hours afterwards that the Council gave Major Gillman to understand that there was laud available. The urgency of the matter was shown by the necessity for telegraphing, and the delay in sending an assurance that fond could be found proved fatal. Subsequent to the production of that tele- gram it was urged that the encampment of two brigades in the same district was unde- sirable, and that this was the sole reason for the diecision of the Warwickshires not to en- camp at Porthcawl. This was not supported by any documentary evidence, and, while I do not believe for a moment that the mem- bers who mentioned that reason would wil- fully mislead the public, I have no hesitation in affirming that that was nothing more than a pious expression of opinion. The members who took up that line had allowed a very im- portant item in the surveyor's report to slip their notice. Referring to the committee's telegram on the 11th July offering land, Mr. LilJey stated THE OFFER, HOWEVER, WAS TOO LATE, as other arrangements had been made." • Unconsciously to the members of the Camps «CVwnmittee themselves, the real reason slipped • -Vstft and—well, I think I can leave the Camps Committee to evolve some other scheme of eHtancipatiou from the entanglement they got themselves into. One member of the Camps Committee, who is wont to make a point of showing how, in public work, he can despise and dispense with the ordinary canons of Mir afPod taste, went out of his way to cast an un- ■Bjttjjputifia b le imputation upon the writer of the as to the motive which animated him. As to "motive," I remind him of the saying about glass houses" and "stones." He con- siders me to be a sort of Philistinic giant set- ting out to do mischief to all and sundry, while he calmly appropriates to himself the other role in, tho piece. But really when Mr. Grace is so ungraceful as to resort to this form of cheap abuse, so characteristic of him, be really bites the hand that feeds," as he jrou'ld realise did he but know what studied restraint I exercised in penning that note— what I left unsaid, and, therefore, un- revealed The one topic of perennial interest is the weather, and just now it is of paramount in- terest. The climatic disappointments of this 44 alleged summer" are of vital importance to those resident at places like Porthcawl, whose livelihood is more or less dependent on the proceeds of the "season." Tbe showers of Jfily are washing away their hopes, and they view with growiftg misgiving the leaden skiets that seem to be our almost daily lot this month. There must be a consensus of opinion, even among the argumentative geopl-o of Porthcawl, that we have had enough rain. We want more su-nsliaiie-and, visitors. The uncongenial weather, the angry look of I the Channel particularly, prevented many from availing themselves of the trip to llfra- teombe and Clovelly by the Cambria—one of Mittens. P. and A. Campbell's luxuriously ap- pointed steamers—on Wednesday, but, as it mus, there was a large number of passengers. The weather improved as the day wore on, and the trippers were able to get about to see the picturesque views obtainable at the Devonshire resorts, though their enjoyment would have been intensified under warmer ikies. The journey across the channel was accomplished, having regard to the condi- j tiens, in very good time, and the trip was 31. together a pleasant one. This was tbe first aecaursion of the season, and' it is to be hoped fib will be the fore-runner of several successful Crips. It would be a distinct advantage to the place if Metssrs. Campbell Gould be in- duced to run a series of excursions in August. TiMe is a matter that the Chamber of Trade I Bttight well take up. The Chamber of Trade, it> seems, are taking Bp the question of the provision of a band- Slarnd. At the last meeting a resolution was pawed voting a sum of C5 to form the nuoleus of the fund, and' the energetic secretary (Mr. H. r Morley) was empowered to collect fur- I _her subscription^. It is understood that tbe Chamber intend erecting temporary plat- 3 forms on the Esplanade and Green for Mr. I Higginson^s Band for this year, white they 1 purpose providing a handsome permanent I band-stand before next season. With Mr. I Msrley in charge of the scheme, it will no deabt be carried to a successful issue.

SOUTH WALES MINERS. The Council of the South Wales Miners' Federation on Monday, decided that a ballot of South Wales miners must betaken at each colliery not later than to-day (Friday), the votes to be counted at each colliery, and the numbers for and against to be forwarded direct to the general secretary, Mr. Thomas Richards, Royal Chambers, Cardiff.

VALE OF GLAMORGAN SHOW. Mr. W. T. Gwyn applied on behalf of Mrs. Ruth Morgan, of the Bear Hotel, Cowbridge, for an occasional license to sell intoxicants at the Vale of Glamorgan Agricultural Show next Tuesday. He had only been Inistructed, that morning, and he was sorry that notice of the application had not been given to the police superintendent. A letter from Mr. T. J. Yorwerth. the sec- retary of the show, supported the application. Supt. Menhinick pointed out that it was one of the statutory obligations upon the ap- plicant that notice should be given. Mr. Gwyn That is so, but it would be an unfortunate position if no license were gran- ted. The Chairman: It would certainly be a. great inconvenience to the public. Supt. Menhinick: I do not wish to press the objection. The Chairman said the Bench would grant the license, but the Superintendent ought to receive notice of such applications.

LLANTWIT MAJOR CASE ADJOURNED. A case was down for hearing in which Robert John, licensee of the Globe Hotel, Llantwit Major, was summoned for opening IS his premises during prohibited hours. The Clerk stated that he had received a letter from Mr. F. H. Gaskell, Cardiff, who was acting for the defendant, applying for an adjournment, as he was engaged at the Assizes. Snpt. Menhinick said' he had no objection; to the adjournment, which was granted.

THE CUSTOM IN THE VALE." Edward Hughes, Moorlands Farm, near Llantwit Major, was summoned for carrying a gun without a license. Sergt. Poolman said he went to Moorlands Farm where the defendant was employed under Mr. Leyshon, and heard the report of a gun. In a few minutes the defendant came from one of the fields. Witness asked him if he had fired a short, and he replied, Yes, I have to go round the corn in the evening; the crows are playing havoc with it." Hughes stated that he had no license, and that the gun belonged' to his employer. Subsequently witness saw Mr. Leyshon, who admitted that he. had taken out no license. The Clerk: The servant is exempt if the master has a license. Leyshon informed the Bench that he had never taken out a license. He added, "All the farmers in the Vale could be brought up for doing the same thing." The Chairman: That has nothing to do with your case. Leyshon No, but that is the custom in the Vale. Defendant had to pay the costs, 7s.

CAERAU COLLIER SUMMONED. William Henry Thomas, Caerau, collier, (for whom Mr. W. T. Gwyn appeared), was sum- moned by Edward Thomas, Sigginstone, for assault. Complainant stated' that on July 6th he was at the Victoria Public-house with defen- dant and some other men, when, without any provocation, defendant struck him. Witness fell to the ground. Witness left the house and was followed down the road by defend- ant and his brother, the former saying, "What I have done to you is for what you have done to my mother." Defendant again' struck him. He did not know of any reason why defendant should have assaulted him. By Mr. Gwyn It was not in consequence of an attack he (complainant) made on a man named John Williams that defendant inter- posed. There was no struggle between them, and the landlord did not interfere. After hearing two witnesses, who were un- able to speak to the assault complained of, Mr. Gwyn addressed the Bench for the de- fence, describing the complainant as a quar- relsome man. Whatever took place was the result of a quarrel which he started. The Bench dismissed the case without call- ing upon the defendant.

BREACH OF THE CURFEW ORDER. William Weston, Tonypandy, grocer, was summoned under the Curfew Order, for not having his dog under control. The proceed- ings were taken on the information of Supt. Menhinick. Thomas Ree6, son of David Rees, Coedla Farm, Llanharran, stated thatonl June 28th he saw a terrier dog worrying a sheep. The latter was so badly injured that it had to be killed. Witness seized the dog, and some days later the defendant came to see the dog which had been seized. He claimed1 it as his, and paid, in full, his father's claim for the loss of the sheep. Defendant: I didn't try to get out of it in, any way, did I? Witness: No. Defendant said that, after paying for the sheep, he was very much surprised to receive a summons. It was not a dangerous dog. Supt. Menhinick: Under the Order, a dog is to be regarded as dangerous if it worries sheep. David Rees, farmer, gave evidence, and Supt. Menhinick informed the Bench that a large number of sheep had been worried in that district as a result of which farmers had sustained considerable loss. The Chairman: The Bench consider that the dog should be destroyed. Defendant: Very well, I will get it shot. The Clerk: You had better let a police officer see it being shot, and remember you are liable to a daily penalty. Defendant had to pay the costs, £1 Is. 6d.

PONTYCLUN MAN BOUND OVER. Thomas Griffiths, Pontyclun, summoned Edgar Davies, Pontyclun, tinworker, for us- ing threats towards him. Complainant stated that on Sunday, July lltli, when he was at dinner defendant came to the house with his father and challenged him to fight. Defendant was stripped to the waist. Witness did not go out, as he was afraid of them. Defendant threatened him, and said "I will do for you with the- rope round my neck." Continuing, complainant said They are continually twitting me of trying to kill a man. I suffered the penalty for what I did, and I don't think I should be twitted about it. They are trying to get me to strike a blow, and then they will have put me in a hole." Defendant denied that his father .was with him when he went to see Griffiths. His pur- pose in going to the house was to ask the com- plainant to explain himself for what he had said to his (defendant's) sister. Griffiths, however, would not come out, and witness afterwards went home with his father, who came to fetch him. Witness alleged that the threats had been on Griffiths's s-ide, The Bench bound both men over to keep the peace, and ordered each to pay his own costs.

FLEM IN G ST ONE FARMER AND HIS DOG. Summoned for allowing his dog to be at large without a collar bearing the name and address of the owner, David Jenkins, Flem- ingstone Court, farmer, said the collar got either lost or stolen. Immediately the mat- ter was reported to him by P.C. Tarr he shot one of his dogs, so that he could use the collar on the dog which was found without one. The Clerk: That was an expensive collar. The case was dismissed with a caution, as was also a similar summons against David Harries, Llancarvan, mason. The evidence in this case showed that the dog was wearing a collar, but defendant's name and address were not engraved upon it.

TREOS COLLIER'S OFFENCE. Joseph Gronow, Treos, collier, was sum- moned for driving without lights. P.C. Pember proved the case. and defend- ant was ordered to pay the cost6, amounting to 8s.

GOLF. SOUTHERNDOWN v. RADYR. At Southerndown on, Wednesday, resulting in a win for the home team by 5 to 4. Scores: Southerndown. Radyr. H. Gottwaltz 1 D. Joscelyn 0 J. Alexander 0 W. T. Davies 1 H. O. Irvine 0 H. B. Winfteld 11 G. Summers. 1 Dr. Boyd 0 1 W. A. Williams. 1 J. P. Edmunds 0 H. F. Lambert 0 W. H. Bull 1 J. T. Howell 0 W. Carnegie. 1 D. O. Evane. 1 J- Howell 0 E. Bramley 1 A. Calder 0 Total. 5 Total.♦

VISIT OF MANY THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN. Twenty thousand school children witnessed a full-dressed rehearsal of the National Page- ant of Wales at Cardiff on Tuesday. The children came from schools at Cardiff, Pen- arth, Barry, Newport, and the Rhonddk, with cheers and laughter ready at their tongue-tips, nice, clean little boys and girls, soaped and brushed, and radiant all over. It was a mighty business to get them to the pJe- cincts of the pageant grounds, and a mightier business still to marshal them in older through the entrance gates and into the grand stand. Thousands of the younger tots were labelled. Each label, sewn into a frock or coat, contained the name and address of the owner. But none were lost. The whole rehearsal, despite defects which are sure to disappear in a few days, was vivid with grandeur and COIOUT, and alive with an- cient history. Mr. Hawtray, the Pageant Master, was in his accustomed place high up on the front of the grand stand, but even his megaphone messages to the performers were frequently drowned in the. voices of the 20,000 little ones, and the band, played it ever so hard, often suffered a similar fate. But what did it matter? The bairns were happy, the performers were doing their work excellently, and scenes and episodes were being presented with splendid precision and, effect. Occasionally an early Briton, fierce and woady, an Archdruid, learned and sedate, a gorgeously attired Princess, or a beautiful fairy, would venture into the grand stand, to the great joy and the greater won- derment of the children. The grand finale, a brilliant and exhilarating spectacle, sent the youngsters into ecstacies, and the grand stand roof threatened to come off every mo- ment when they joined in the National An- them of WaleG. On Wednesday the pageant was visited by 40,000 children, many travelling from Mid- Glamorgan, and yesterday—the last of the re- hearsal days set aside for children—there was again a huge muster-

COWBRIDGE. School Outing.—The annual outing of the Limes Sunday School took place on the 14th inst., the scholars, accompanied by the teachers and a large nnmber of friends*, being conveyed by special train to Barry Island. Thanks to the excellent arrangements for the entertainmeut of the party, an enjoyable day was spent. New Llandough Organ Opened.—The new organ, which has been placed in Llandough Church by Mrs. E. H. Ebsworth, was opened' OIL Thursday evening, last week, by Mr. J. P. Marks (organist of St. Mary's, Cowbridge), whose recital was preceded by a bright ser- vices. The Rev, H. S. Nicholl, Rector of Handough, intoned the service, and the les- sons were read by the Rev. Rees Morris, Flemingstone, and t'he Rev. Isaiah Roberts, Cowbridge. Special hymns were sung, and the choir of St. Ma'ry's (Cowbridge) gave an artistic Tendering of the anthem, Behold how good and joyful." At the close of Even- song, Mr. Marks gave a number of selections, which were interspersed with solos by Mr. D. R. C. Davies and Mrs. M. E. Jones, Mr. Davies rendering Arm, arm, ye brave" (" Judas Maccebeus") with much spirit, while Mrs. Jones gave 0 rest in the Lord-" ("Eli- jah") in a most effective way. Mr. Marks played three pieces which were calculated to show what the instrument is capable of— Fantasia in 0 Minor," "Chancon triste," and "Allegro in G." After the recital the choir and soloists were entertained to supper at Llandough Castle by Mrs. Ebsworth, who, in a. few well chosen words, thanked them for their services, which she assured them had been highly appreciated by the parishioners. —The.new organ, which was built by t'he Positive Organ Company, London, is some- what of a. novelty in this district. While it has only one manual and no pedal boatd, by patent arrangements, the effects of a. two manual organ with pedal board and solo stops can be produced. The following is the speci- fication :—Open diapason, Salicional, Viol, all 8ft., spotted metal; Gedeckt bass and Gedeckt treble, both 8ft., wood Dulcet bass, Dulcet treble, each 4ft., spotted metal; Melodic viol, Melodic diapason, each 8ft. (patent), spotted metal; double bass, 16ft. (patent), wood octave coupler, tremulant on Nos. 8 and 9; composition lever; transposer (enabling player to raise pitch one semitone, or lower to the extent of three semitones); all pipes, except open diapason, are enclosed1 in swell box; extreme height of organ, lift. 3in. The Intermediate School.—There were pre- sent at the meeting of the governors of the Cowbridge Intermediate School last w«ek: — Alderman Edward John (presiding), M'rs. Owen Jones, Alderman W. A. James, Messrs. John Williams, Illtyd Williams, and Thomas Jones, with' the deputy clerk (Mr. C. J. Gwyn), and headmistress (Miss Renant, B.A.). A letter was read from the Board of Education inquiring whether it was the de- sire of the governors that the school should be appointed an examination centre for hold- ing Part 1 of the Preliminary Certificate Ex- amination for 1910. The Headmistress hav- ing reported thereon, it was resolved to reply that the Governors did not consider it neces- sary that the school should be constituted a centre. It was resolved, on the proposition of Mr. Illtyd Williams, seconded by the Chairman, that entrance scholarships of the annual value of JE10 be awarded to Henry Mervyn Morgan. Cross Farm, Llantrithyd (who received 221 marks in the examination), and to Henry John Lake, Elder House, Llant- wit Major (208 marks), subject to the pax- ents signing an undertaking to keep the boys in school for three years. On the motion of Alderman James, it was decided to award an entrance scholarship of total exemption of fees to Edith Smith, 9 Chapel-road, Llanhar- ran, conditional upon her attending the Cow- bridge school.—The Headmistress reported that the water supply, from the well, had failed, and in consequence water had to be carried from one of the town wells and stored in tubs, etc. Alderman James proposed that the clerk write to the clerk of the County Council reporting the matter, pointing out that the rain water was not stored in tanks to the extent it was previous to the altera- tion of the school buildings, and also request- ing the County Council to remedy the exist- ing state of things by deepening the well and making an underground cistern for storing rain water.

COWBRIDGE AXD LLANBLETHIAN BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOLS. The fifth annual wild flower, garden pro- duce, and needlework exhibition in connec- tion with the above Sunday Schools was held at the Town-hall, Cowbridge, on Wednesday, instead of at Llanblethian, on account of the unfavourable weather. The Rev. O. Jones was president, and Mr. W. Pickard secretary. The judges were: Mr. Tibby, Nash Manor, for wild flowers and vegetables; Mrs. T. J. Yorwerth and Miss Morgan, St. Mary Church, fancy work; Mr. C. M. Davies, Bread and' pastry; Messrs. T. J. Yorwerth and W. D. Alexander, drawing and texts; Messrs. M. Thomas and' J. P. Marks, music; Mrs. Wil- liams, hat trimming. Prizes were given; by various members of the church. Tea was pro- vided by the ladies, who, as usual, carried out their work to the satisfaction of all pre- sent. Awards:- Bunch Wild Flowers and Grasses.—Girls under 8: 1, Colly Thomas; 2, Cassie Trew; 3, Elsie Spencer. Boys under 8: 1, Glyii) James; 2, G. Corbett. Girls under 12: 1, Lily Whitney; 2, Olive Jenkins; S, Vernon James. Boys under 12: 1, Morgan Jenkins; 2, A. Trew; 3, L. Punter. Best arranged Vase Flowers and Grasses.— Girls under 18: 1, Annie Thomas; 2, A. Gribble; 3, Gladys Pickard. Collection) of Wild Grasses.—Boys and giirls, under 16: 1, A. Llewellyn. Hanging Window Basket.—1, M. Davies; 2, Mrs. W. Jenkins. Collection of Vegetables.—1, J. Trew; 2, D. Williams. Collection of Potatoes.—1, W. Jenkins; 2, B., Williams. Six Sticks Rhubarb.—1, E. David; 2, T. Llewellyn. 12 x-ound potatoes.—1, W. Jenkins; 2, E. Thomas. Pencil drawing of St-. Quintin's Castle: 1, R. Bird; 2, M. Edwards. Hand-painted Text.—Boys: 1, R. Bird; 2, M. Jenkins; 3, F. Trew. Girls: 1, Winnie Llewellyn; 2, E. Pickard. Table decorations 1, Miss D. Bird; 2, Mis. E. Lewfs. Eggs.—White 1, M. Edwards. Brown 1, Gwen Llewellyn. 41.b. home-made loaf: 1, Mrs. Thomas, Llwynhelig; 2, G. Llewellyn. Dish ofi Boiled Potatoes: 1, Mrs. E. Lewie; 2, Mrs. W. Jenkins. Home-made jam 1, May Jenkins; 2, Mrs. Gribble. Child's Pianofore: 1, Mrs. Jenkins, East End; 2, Mrs. W. Jenkins. lea Cosy: 1, Alice Jones: 2, Mrs. Jenkins. Shirt Blouse: 1, F. Lewis; 2, M. A. Wil- liams. Table Centre: Miss Alice Jones. Dregfced Doll (girle): Muriel Danes. Round cakes: 1, Miss M. A. Punter; 2, Mrs. Thomas, Llwynhelig. Afternoon tea cloth: Mrs. Jenkiois, East End. Basket of Wild Flowers and Grasstos: 1, Mrs. W. Jenkins; 2, M. Davies. Fuchsia: 1, Alwyn Jenkins; 2, I. Trew. Window; plants: 1,. Annie David; 2, E. David. Roses: 1, May Jenkins; 2, M. A. Williams. Pansier: 1, M. Jenkins; 2, D. Williams. Kidney Potatoes.: 1, I. Trew; 2, D. Wil- Kams. Broad beanse: 1, D. Williams; 2, E. Thomas. Peas: 1, D. Williams: 2, I. Trew. Autumn Onions: 1, I. Trew; 2, W. Jen- kins. Shalots: 1, D. Williams; 2, I. Trew. Turnips: 1, E. Thomas; 2, D. Williams. Collection of Cut Flowers: 1, D. Brown; 2, A. Jenkins. Cushion 1, May Willis. Darned Stocking Gwen Llewellyn. Fancy Cakes: Divided between Mrs. M. A. Williams and Mrs. Corbett. Tea. cloth 1, Miss A. Jones; 2, Mrs. Jen- kins. "LITIGATION WITH MY WIFE." COWBRIDGE LICENSEE'S BANKRUPTCY. A first meeting of creditors was held at Cardiff yesterday of John W. Hughes, Cow- bridge Arms. Cowbridge. The liabilities were returned at £162 and the deficiency at £43. Debtor attributed his position, to "domestic differences and litigation with my wife." The Official Receive (Mr, George David) remain^ trustee,

MAESTEG. Free Masons.—The Maesteg Lodge of Free Masons had their annual outing on Wednes- day to Ilfracombe, leaving the Maesteg G.W.R. Station at 7.20 a.m. to Porthcawl, and thence by the" Cambria." A Disclaimer.—Mr, John O'Brien, of 18 Temple-street, Maesteg, writes to state that he is not the person of that name who was summoned for drunkenness at Bridgend Police Co flirt on July 10th. Children at the Pageamt.—On Wednesday, 360 children. attended the Welsh National Pageant at Cardiff, 160 from Nantyffyllori, and 200 frctm. the Plasnewydd Girls' School. They left by special train at 11 a.m. A Correction.—Mr. W. M. Thomas, solici- tor, Bridgend, writes:—I am instructed by Mr. John Edwards, of 3 BiaencaeraH-road, Caerau, Bridgend, to write to you with, cce- gard to the report of the case Powell v. Ed- wards, which was heard at the last County Court held at Bridgend, by which it appeal's that it was stated in Court that Mr. John Edwards received E200 as compensation fo;n an accident sustained by him while at work at the colliery. My client informs me that the actual amount received by him was £100. Obituary.—After several years of trying and painful alffiction, Mr. Thomas Evans, Trevor House, Pbrt Talbot (son of the late Mr James Evans, Alfred-street, Maesteg), passed peace fully- aw ay last week. He was for some years foreman a.t the Maesteg Iron Works, and afte-rwafds at. Messrs. Gilbertson's works, Pontaddawe, from where ho moved to North Wales to take up the position of mill manager at Brymbo Iron Works, which position he held until his health broke down, when he l-eturnoo to South Wales. His mortal re- mains were laid to rest in the family resting- place at Llangynwyd1 Churchyard, on Satur- day, the funeral being strictly private. The obsequies were very impressively conducted by the Rev. John Jones, vicar. Salvation Army.—A successful series of meetings in connection with the Maesteg Corps of the Salvation Army was held on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. On Satur- day evening the junior soldiers went through their drill and rendered 6acred songs at the top of Commercial-street. On Sunday Brigadier Gill, the young people's secretary for Wales, took a leading part in the ser- vices. In the morning he delivered an inter- esting address; at the afternoon meeting he gave a short account of his twenty-eight yeaTs' work in the Salvation Army, while he preached a rousing sermon at night. The children's meeting, on Monday evening was very successful, an excellent programme being carried out in a way which reflected:credit oil those responsible for training the children. The offertories will be devoted to iÎle child- ren's treat fund. Ambulance Classes.-—The ambulance classes held in connection with Messrs. North's Navigation Collieries a by their officials and workmen have this year been most siwtcessful. Mir. J. P. Gibbon, J.P., is taking a keen in- terest in the classes, and the company de- serve high commendation for the generous manner in which they associate thes^lves in the work. They provide the students with free tuition, books, and everything necessary for practice free of charge. The company have also presented the. students of the classes with a combined food and ambulance, outfit box. The box is divided by a partition, one side containing the workmen's food and the other two or three rolls of bandages and lint. Students thus always have the outfit at hand in case of an accident. One of the classes is taught by Dr. Bell Thomas for daymen at the North's Memorial Hall and the other, for nightmen, at Caerau, by Dr. Hafrris Jones. An examination was held on July 3rd, and the result has now been received. The ex- aminer was Colonel J. Araallt Jones, Aber- avon, and the following candidates were suc- cessful:—First Aid: William Bowen, John Hopkins, Robert J. Pole, William Culleton;, Thomas Evans, Ebenezer E. Lewis, Samuel 'Noyle, Idris Jones. David J. Jones, Owen LI. Gibbon, Llewellyn Morgan, Zachariah Rogers, John Davies, Henry Lewis, Charles Jeremy, Thomas Tasker, John Thomas, Evan R. Wil- liams; vouchers, Thomas Bevan, David Evans, Morgan John. Herbert J. Carver, Thomas P. Jones, William I. Treharne, Wm. T. Williams, Gwilym Picton mediallion, John J. Martyn; labels, David J. Griffiths, Samuel Jones.

CEFN CRIBBWR. Mining Examination.—Mr. John Watkins, Cefn Cribbwr, passed the second class exami- nation recently held at Cardiff, and has been graillted a certificate by the Home Office. Mr. Watkins is a fireman engaged at Cribbwr Fawr Colliery. Obituary.—The mortal remains of Mir. George H. Matthews were laid to rest at Nebo Baptist Churchyard, last week. Deceasedl was highly respected by all who knew him for his genial land quiet disposition. The funeral was largely attended, the Rev. W. FreeaT offi- ciating at the house, and the Rev. T. M. Williams at the chapel and graveside. The mouirners were Mrs. Matthews- (widow), Mr. G. H. Matthews (son), Mr. Willie Matthews (son), and Miss Gertie Matthews (daughter), Mrs. Matthews (mother), Mr. D. Williams (father-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. W. Matthews (brother and sister-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. F. Matthews (brother and sister-in-law), Mrs. Rose Davies (sister), Mr. and Mrs. D. Hop- kins (sister and, brother-in-law), and Mrs. Matthews, Briton Ferry. Floral tributes were sent by the widow and children mother, Mrs. Fred Matthews, Messrs. Robert Howell's and Joseph Hold, Mr. and Mrs. D. Hopkins, Mr. and Mrs. John Raikes, Mr. and Mrs. James Williams.

BRYNCETHIN. Don't Forget to visit Bridgend Flower Show, at the Market Hall, on Wednesday, August 4th, 1909. 112

ST. BRIDES MAJOR. Thomas Edwards's Summer Sale now Pro- ceeding. Opposite the Market, Caroline- street, Bridgend. 85 Musical Success.—At the recent examina- tion held in- Bridgend in connection with the London. College of Music, Miss Annie Thomas. St. Bride's Major, a pupil of Miss Harwood, A.L.C.M., Ewenny Lodge, success- fully passed the primary stage with 94 marks out of a possibly 100.

|p Paritm I .5osv»|» Sj jSp Tour friend Rgp for years wjf and always the same Br 2d. & Sid.; worth It* V THOMAS* Bristol. 7

LLANTWIT MAJOR The Pageant.-A large party « £ pupils fronv the local Council Schools, accompanied by tb«i<r teachers, waa convoyed by the Barry and Vale of Glamorgan Railway to Cardiff in* to see the rehearsal of the Welsh Na- tional Pageant on Wednesday last. Cricket Club.—On the 14th inst., the local Cricket dub had an interesting and enjoy- able match between Married and Sing]*?, tho- latter proving winners. During an interval an excel knit tea was served, and the catering carried oat by Mrs. James, of the Ccostt Keys Hotel, the headquarters of the club, left nothing to be d-?sirerl. The presence of a. large party of ladies to witness the matc'l* was much appreciated by the club members. Bees and Tkeir Work.—Mr. William Rich- ards, expert Lecturer and-hon. secretary of the Glamorgan Beekeepers' Association, de— livered a very interesting and instructive lec- ture and demmstratios, with live bees ous Monday evening,, by kind permission of Mrs. John Williams, on the lawn of the Court House. The atliendanee was satisfactory, but not so large ai might have been expected- in a district which has remarkable natural inducements for t&e attraction, sustenance, snd development of bee life. Between thirty and forty years ago all the cottages in this town and neighbourhood hadi their well- filJed hives, and it was regarded by the old inhabitants akin to disgraceful not to keep bees. But bees have been. gradually neglec- ted with the passing of sweet, <*fd-fashionec& flow«vs, and many other delightful'industries which were pleactirablec, and profii £ a$e to our. fore-mothers.

ABERGWYNFL Good News.—Dunn & Sons are opening their new Boot Stores, 142 Commercial-street, Maesteg, to-day (Friday). See Windows for Special Holiday Bargains in SmaTt Hardwear Boots and1 Shoes.

HEOLYCYW. Flower Service.—On Sunday a pretty fl&wer- ,service was held at St. P'aul's Church. There- was a large attendance of children, I«ekein with bunches and nosegays of beautiful flowers. The musio was that of the Rev. J. G Adderley. and was well rendered. A practical address was given by Mr. X. J. Deer, reader. The offertories for the day were devoted to the Sunday School firnd. The flowers were sent to the Cottage Hocpital at Bryncoch, Neath.

BLACKMILL. Thomas Edwards's Summer Sale now Pro- ceeding. Opposite the Market, Caroline- street, Bridgend'. 85

LLANTRISANT. S.P.C.K.—A successful meeting on beliaif of the venerable Society for Promoting Chris- tion Knowledge was held, by kind invitationt of Miss LIeweNyn, at Llantrisant House on. Tuesday. The Archdeacon of Llandaff, w-.tuf presided, commented on the fact that the- great majority of people know the society only in its capacity as a publishing agency, while they are for the most part ignorant of its many-sided missionary work all over the- world. The Archdeacon spoke of the so- ciety's generosity in making grants of Bibles, Prayer Books, and other literature tm churches, schools, and parish libraries. The Rev. F. N. Taylor, one of the society's or- ganising secretaries, then gave an interesting address on the history and work of S.P.C.K. The Rev. D. T. Griffiths, vicar of Llantrisant, movec4 and the Rev. John Rees, Ystradbwen seconded, a vote of flianks to the speaker.

CYMMER. Good News.—Dunn & Sons are opening t'h,ei,r new Boot Stores, 142 Coi-iimercial-ctreet, Maesteg, to-day (Friday). See Windows for Special Holiday Bargains in Smart Hardwear Boots and Shoes.

PENCOED. Thomas Edwards's Summer Sale now Pro- ceeding. Opposite the Market, Carolina street, Bridgend. 85 Don't Forget to. visit Bridgend Flowwtf Show, at the Market Hall, on Wednesday, August 4th, 1909. 112 Trotting Match.—On Wednesday evening » trotting match took place between Nancy, owned by Mr. John Jenkins, of TycilasL-le& Farm, Pencoed, and May, belonging..to Mir- Edgar Jones, Brynna. The stakes were £20. At the recent Porthcawl Sports May beat Nancy. The race was run in a field,of the Railway Inn, Pencoed It miles, in four laps. Nancy allowed May 50 yards. May won. by about 60 yards.

GLYNCORRWG. Good News.—Dunn & Sons are opening, their new Boot Stores, 142 Comnuereial-etreet, Maesteg, to-day (Friday). See Windows for Special Holiday Bargains in Smart Hardwear Boots and* Shoes.

PORTHCAWL. Thomas Edwards's Summer Sale now Pro- ceeding. Opposite the Market, Caroline- street, Bridge.d. 85 Don't Forget to visit Bridgend FJowetr* Show, at the Market Hall, on Wednesday, August 4th, 1909. 112

FOR Threshing, Chaffcutting, Pulping Sawing and Pumping. .1. (9p TANGYE'S OIL ENGINE Simple, Reliable, Economical, No Lamp required after starting. LOW FIRST COST. TANGYES Ltd., BIRMINGHAM South Wale Office- s 6, High St., Cardiff. Printed and Published "y the Central Glar- morgan Printing and Publishing Company^ Limited, at the "Glamorgan Gazette™ Offices, Queen. Street, Bridgend, Gift* morgan. FRIDAY, JULY 23rd, 1909.

f I,' CRICKET. 1 JLAESTEG BOYS v. NANTYFFYLLON OLD BOYS. Played at Maesteg on Tuesday. Scores:— Maesteg Boys.-W. M. Davies, c Thomas, b Williams, 2; D. J. Davies, b Williams, 0; R. Bichards, c Seager, b Williams, 17 W. Love- fend, st Davies, 9; B. Jackson, b Lloyd. 3; B. Davies, b Williams, 4; T. Duckfield, b IJoyd, 2; L. Jones, b Williams, 9; G. Thomas, not out, 2; G. Packer, 8 Lloyd, 10; B. Richards, Ibw, b Lloyd, 4; extras, 1. JBotal, 63. Nantyffyllon' Old Boys.-R. Lloyd, c ffcrker, b Richards, 7; D. Williams, c Love- ,aad, b Richards, 20; H. Algor, b Loveland, fc7; I. Edkarrds, b Davies, 0; J. Seager, c E. Ofcvies. b Davies, 0; O. Rees, b Ixyveland, 1; if. Davies, b Lovelandf, 0; D .Lloyd, b Love- to* 0 0. Isaac, o Thomas, b Love land, 2; H J*nes, not out, 12; W. Thomas, b Davies, 1¡ extras, 7. Total" 67. TERRITORIAL SHORTAGE. I ♦ WHY BRIDGEND ARTILLERY ARE NOT REVIVED. SUCCESSFUL MAESTEG COMPANY. MID-GLAMORGAN STILL WITHOUT PROPER REPRESENTATION. At a quarterly meeting of the Glamorgan Territorial Force Association, held at Car- diff on July loth, the Chairman (General Tyler) presented an interesting report deal- ing with the progress of the Territorial move- ment in the county. The fifteen units al- lotted to the county, ho said, had all been raised1, and excluding the Glamorgan- Royal Garrison Artillery, which was tea officers and 200 men short of the establishment of nine companies, under 400 men were now required to complete the establishment. The Royal Garrison' Artillery would be reduced at an. early date from nine companies to five, and' the number of men already enrolled was in excess of the number required for live com- panies. Dealing with the redistribution of units, he said that the rapid recruiting at Maesteg, where over 130 men were raised in two months, had fully justified the officer commanding the 6th Welsh Regiment in tak- ing one company from Swansea and allotting it to Maesteg. Mid-Glamorgan was still without proper representation in the Terri- torial. Force. It had been proposed to re- store to Bridgend the duty of providing a company of Royal Garrison Artillery, but the expressed intention of the War Office to re- duce the number of companies raised in the county to five had caused this proposal to be abandoned. If the War Office permission could be obtained to the raising of a new Field Ambulance, A.A.M.C., in the Rhondda, there was no doubt that the unit would be raised a.t once. All the units in the county had been provided with temporary accommo- dation, which was fairly satisfactory in all cases except that of the Divisional Telegraph Company. A house taken in Charles-street, Cardiff, for this unit offered totally inade- quate accommodation, and endeavours were being made to obtain better headquarters and training facilities for the unit. The scheme to provide central drill-halls in Cardiff and Swansea, although approved in principle by the Army Council, had not received the necessary financial support, and it had been found impracticable to proceed with the scheme so far as Cardiff was concerned. Com- menting upon his report, the Chairman said that, although they only required about 400 men to complete the Territorial establish- ment in the county, he would point out that the whole establishment of the Territorial Force in Glamorgan was a very small one. There were now, he believed, about 270.000 men enrolled as Territorials in the country. but of that number it might be taken for granted that only about 40,000 would' be available for mobilisation and form part or the field army, as the remainder would be en- gaged in the defence of arsenals, magazines, fortresses, and on all sorts of different duties. That was a point he did not think had been sufficiently understood by everyone, although it was mentioned in the debate in Parliament the other day. Personally, he had always maintained that the strength of the Terri- torial Force should be doubled, and he thought there ought to be at least 600,000 men belonging to the Territorial Force. Major Caple asked, in view of the fact that they were only 400 men short of the total establishment in the county, whether this would be an opportune time for asking the War Office to sanction the raising of an addi- tional company of Fortress Engineers in the county. It was decided to ask Major Caple to for- mulate his claim before the general purposes committee at its next meeting. Colonel Wilson, the commanding officer of the 7th Welsh (Cyclist) Battalion, was voted a sum of £30 to repair the* rifle ranges at Barry to enable the men resident in the eastern district to proceed with their musketry course. Colonel. Gaskell directed attention to the remuneration they paid their secretary (Captain C. J. Wilkie). and said that he thought the present salary was utterly inade- quate in return for the excellent services Captain Willcie rendered. This matter, to- gether with that of the adequacy of the head- quarter staff, was referred to the finance com- mittee for consideration and report.

SCOTCH COAL CRISIS. ♦ BALLOT ON A NATIONAL STRIKE. The adjourned meeting of the Miners' Federation of Great Britain to decide the momentous question as to whether the million members will or will not be asked to ballot on a national strike was resumed on Friday at the Westminster Palace Hotel, London. The meeting decided to take a ballot of the members on the question of putting into force Rule 20. The ballot papers are to be returned not later than next Tuesday, and meanwhile financial assistance is to be given to the Scottish miners now on strike.

MR. CHURCHILL'S SERVICES ACCEPTED Mr. Churchill received at the Board of Trade Offices on Friday, representatives of the Scottish colliery owners and miners, the majority also being members of the Scottish Conciliation Board. The offer of the Presi- dent of the Board' of Trade to intervene with the object of bringing about a settlement of the present dispute, and avoiding a strike or lock-out, was provisionally accepted. The meeting at the Board of Trade was not at the seeking of the coal owners, but at the request of Mr. Churchill.

COUNTY EDUCATION COMMITTEE. ♦ MAESTEG PRIMARY SCHOOL SITE. A meeting of the Glamorgan Education Committee was held at the Gwyn Hall, Neath, on Tuesday, Dr. T. H. Morris presiding.

FAIR TRADE CLAUSES. Councillor E. H. Fleming asked whether the fair trade clauses were inserted in all contra.cts for new schools, and the Clerk re- plied in theaffirIlative. Councillor Iteming declared that in connection with the build- ing of a new school at Sketty the contractor did not comply with the fair wages clause. Further, i* was alleged thsd. he had violated their principles by sub-letting part of the work and had introduced free labour into the district. There was a strike on at "tfie pre- sent time, ami 40 firms had signed and agreed with their workmen, but this contractor would not. He asked for a. full investiga- tion. The Chairman said that the sub-letting was done without the knowledge of the architect. He moved1 that the matter be referred to the architect and1 the Building Committee. Alderman Morgan Williams seconding, saidt it was becoming a common grievance, and k was evident that their fair wages clauses were nothing but a farce. The motion was agreed to.

MAESTEG SCHOOL SITE. A letter was read from the Board of Edu- cation on the question of building a new school at Maesteg. Councillor E. E. Davies said that the local managers had considered several sites, but the price asked for the land was unreason- able. They had secured a site close to the present school, and had arranged terms with the Iteaseholder, but when they came to deal with Colonel Turbervill, the landowner, he re- quired £1,300 for the freehold reversion of a site which was only a quarter of an. acre. The local managers had decided to send the particulars to Mr. Lloyd George, so that he might know how to assess this piece of land. The matter was referred to the Building Committee.

OGMORE VALE. Thomas Edwards's Summer Sale now Pro- ceeding. Opposite the Market, Oafolicc- Btreet, Bridgend. 8õ

WESLEYAN MINISTER'S DEATH. SUDDEN END AT OGMORE VALE. PROMISING LIFE CUT SHORT. Ogmore Vale was startled on Sunday morn- ing last when the sad news spread that Mr. Thomas Simpson, who was in charge of the Wesleyan. Church, had died overnight from pneumonia. The deceased was a native of Wholly, near Blackburn, and was 27 years of age. He was placed in charge of the Wesley Church about eight months ago, and in this very short space of time he had made himself exceedingly popular amongst all with whom he came into contact. He was an excellent preacher, and his sermons invariably pos- sessed a ring of sincerity. His activity had already brought forth a tangible increase in the attendance at Wesley Church, and his presence was always a decided acquisition; to any society in which he moved. He was ex- tremely popular amongst his fellow ministers, and their sympathy to the family was con- veyed by the Rev. Griffith Evans to the de- ceased's brother, Mr. Sam Wilson, B.Sc. The deceased was the son of a gentleman farmer at Wholly, and was educated princi- pally for the scholastic profession. He was sent to Edinburgh University at the eariy age of 13 years, and he admirably acquitted himself in his studies there. He pursued a course in the art of elocution, and won the gold medal for the best student of the year. StiH pursuing a science course, he left Edin- burgh for Owen's College. Manchester, where he proved himself to be a student of brilliant abilities, and passed his examinations in most subjects with honours. Having completed his training, he was appointed a tutor on the staff of Queen's College, Taunton. Whilst there he suddenly felt an inspiration to take up the ministry, and immediately resigned this more lucrative post. The deceased gentleman occupied the pul- pit on the previous Sunday and was in the best of health and spirits. On Tuesday he contracted an attack of influenza, which by Wednesday had' developed into acute pneu- monia. The best medical skill was unavail- ing. and during the late hours of Saturday night he succumbed. All that was mortal of the rev. gentleman was conveyed to Wholly by the 7 train on Tuesday morning. Not- withstanding the early hour, there was a large concourse of friends who had assem- bled to pay their last tributes of respect. Many sympathetic references to the death were made in the local pulpits on Sunday last..

PARK SLIP DEPENDENTS. FRESH COUNSEL'S OPINION. UNLIMITED POWER OF THE COM- MITTJsJS. PROSPECT OF INCREASED ALLOWANCES The Executive Committee of the Park Slip Explosion Relief Fund, at their half-yearly meeting at Bridgend yesterday, further con- sidered the question of increasing the allow- ances to dependents, which has arisen in con- sequence. of the ambiguity in the Trust Deeds. A case had been submitted to Mr. Alfred Adams, barrister, London, who was asked to decide whether the Executive Committee had power to restore a dependent on the fund after the person had been removed from the list of beneficiaries, and as to the allowances which the committee could make. The case was that of a young woman—the daughter of one of the victims in the explosion—who had been- removed from the fund on attaining the age of 14, but had recently been unable to follow any employment on account of phthisis. Learned counsel stated, inter alia, In my opinion the Executive Committee have prac- tically unlimited discretion as to the appli- cation of the funds so long as they make the application for the relief of sufferers. The daughter of a man who lost his life in the ac- cident is clearly a sufferer within the mean- ing of the Deed. and I see nothing to com- pel the committee to confine relief to the period of her infancy, and still less to the period before she attains 13 or 14, though they were quite entitled to confine it in that way if they thought fit. In my opinion they can give her relief as long as she requires it by reason of the loss of her father. As she is unable to work in consequence of consump- tion, her father, if alive, would presumably support her, and in my opinion the committee are entitled to treat her as requiring assist- ance in consequence of the accident and give her relief." He further expressed the view that the committee were not limited to pay- ment of Is. per week to the dependent— twice the amount which, according to the schedule, she originally received. Alderman T. J. Hughes said the committee now had air opinion under which they could vote such sum as they thought a case deman- ded. They were wishful to apply the moneys for the specific purpose for which they had been given, and1 they were now fortified by counsel's opinion. The name of the dependent was restored to the list, five shillings weekly being allowed. Mr. W. Lewis (Tondu) proposed that the necessary steps be taken to get the Trust Deed varied, so that power might be given to the committee to make any variations in the payments to the dependents that the cir- cumstances of each particular case might re- quire. He pointed out that, on account of the wording of the Trust Deed, the committee had been unable to give increased relief in deserving cases. He contended that the in- structions of the subscribers to the fund1, as set forth by them in a resolution passed at a -meeting at Cardiff prior to the drawing up of I the Deed, were prevented from being carried out by certain clauses, and the committee could not grant gratuities at Christmas. Alderman Hughes did not hesitate to de- clare that the Trust Deed was "jockeyed" on the aommittcc, and accepted by them without anything like consideration, though he pro- tested at the time. His protests had borne fruit, and the committee had experienced the difficulties he had warned them about. The Chairman (Colonel Turbervill) said that, having regard to counsel's opinion, he would not rule out of order in future mo- tions to increase the allowances to more than twice the amount originally granted. Mr. W. Lewis thereupon agreed to withdraw his motion. On the subject of gratuities at Christmas, the meeting informally adopted a suggestion made by Mr. Boyd Harvey that the sectary's salary should be increased by an amount which would enable him to distribute gratui- ties to deserving ca.ses at Christmas. A special meeting is to be held to make the formal arrangements.

CAERAU WOUNDING CHARGE. —— ♦— PRISONER BOUND OVER. At Glamorgan Assizes, on Wednesday, John Davies, collier, pleaded guilty to inflicting "tgrievous bodily harm on Samuel Hughes at. Caerau. Mr. Ivor Bowen (instructed by Messrs. T. J. Hughes and Lewis, Bridgend) prosecuted, and 3kir. St. John Francis-Wil- iiams (instructed by Mr. David Llewellyn, Bridgend) defended. Mr. Francis-Williams asked that the man should not be sent to prison. He w&s a. respeotable young man, and Tie lost his temper on seeing his brother assaulted. He added that there would be a civil action for the injury to the jaw. His Lordship bound prisoner over and discharged him.

AN EXPLANATION. Mr. Owen Williams, Belle Vue Terrace, Gilfach Goch, writes:—Anent my letter of last week re remarks made by mover of vote of thanks to speakers at the Miners' demon- stration at Blackmill, the last sentence con- veyed a meaning quite different to what I intended. The sentence should read thus: *4 Yet I can't admit it was a courageous act on Mr. Nicholas's part to appear on the plat- form," and not "Yet I can't admit it was a courageous act on Mr. Nicholas's part to lis- ten without replying to them." I did not wish to cast any reflection upon the rev. gentleman's conduct.

The death has taken place suddenly at Craigour, Gullane, East Lothian, of Lady Ethel Spearman, wife of Sir Joseph Spear- man, Bart., who for several years resided at Llaasannor, and at Lanelay Hall, Llantri- sant. The deceased lady was well-known in the Vale of Glamargan.

(COUNTY.) Tuesday.—Before Messrs. F. W. Dunn, E. Tudor Owen, Noah Morgan, R. E. Watkins, and Major C. J. I. Edmondes.

CARDIFF FLOWER EXHIBITION. -+ LOCAL PRIZE WINNERS. The flower show and fete of the Cardiff and County Horticultural Society opened at the Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, on Wednesday after- noon. Local prize-winners included the following: —

OPEN CLASSES. Plants.-Twelve zonal geraniums in flower: 3, Mrs. Mackintosh of Mackintosh, Cotbrell. Six gloxinias: 3, Mrs. Mackintosh of Mack- intosh. Cut Flowers.—Bowl of out roses: 2, Mrs. Mackintosh of Mackintosh; 3, S. H. Bya.ss, Glanogwr, Bridgend. Six cactus dahlias: 3, G. H. John, Bridgend. Six vases of 6weet peas: 4, S. H. Byass. One vase sweet peas: 3, Colonel J. Gaskell; 4, S. H. Byass. Fruit.—Two bunches white grapes: 1, E. Hr Ebsworth, Llandough Castle. One bunch white grapes: 1, E. H. Ebsworth. Dish of culinary apples: 3, Colonel J. Gaskell. Vegetables.—White kidney potatoes: 1, E. H. Ebsworth. Coloured kidney potatoes: 1, E. H. Ebsworth. White round potatoes: 2, E. H. Ebsworth. Brace of vegetable mar- rows: 1, E. H. Ebsworth. Dish of peas: 3, E. H. Ebsworth. Honey, Wax, etc.—Twelve lib. sections: 1, D. George, Merthyrmawr. One lib. section 1, D. George; 2, T. Davies, Kenfig Hill. Three shallow frames of comb honey 1, R. Morgan, Cowbridge. One shallow frame of comb honey: 1, R. Morgan; 2. S. Lewis, Bridgend. Twelve lib. jars extracted honey (light): 2, R. Morgan; 3, T. Davies. Six lib. jars extracted honey (light): 1, R. Mor- gan. Twelve lib. jars extracted honey (medium or dark): 2, R. Morgan. Beeswax, not less than lib. in retail form: 1, R. Mor- gan; 2, D. George. Articles of food contain- ing honey: 1, R. Morgan; 3, D. George. Twelve lib. jars extracted honey: 2, R. Mor- gan. Twelve lib. jars extracted' honey, can- died R. Morgan. Twelve lib. section 2, D. George. Twelve lib. jars extracted' honey (light): 1, R. Morgan. Beeswax, not less than 21b., in retail form: 1, R. Morgan; 2, D. George. Novices' Class-Six lib. sec- tions W. Lewis, Bridgend. COTTAGERS' CLASSES. Fruit and Vegetables.—Collection of vege- tables: 2, D. Adams, Llanharry. Tomatoes: 3, S. Adams, Llanharry. Autumn onions 2. J. Morgan, Margam. Soring onions: 2, J. Morgan. Peas: 2, F. Lee, LlanhaETan. Brace of cucumbers: 3, D. Adams. Bunch of carrots: 2, J. Morgan. Parsnips: 3, J. Morgan. White kidney potatoes: 2, J. Mor- gan. Coloured kidney potatoes: 1, J. Mor- gan. Round potatoes: 1, J. Morgan. Celery: 3, D. Adams. KENFIG HILL. Thomas Edwards's Summer Sale now Pro- ceeding. Opposite the Market, Oaroline- street, Bridgend. 86 In Bankruptcy.—A receiving order has been made in the matter of Hugh Evans, trading as H. Evans and Co., and as Evans Brothers, Moriah-place, Kenfig Hill, draper, milliner, and tailor costumier. Echo of the Baptist Festival.—At a meet- ing of the Baptist Festival Committee, Tondu, it was unanimously resolved that the best thanks of the meeting be tendered to Mr. R. L. Williams, Gwaha House, for his services during the day the festival was held at Elim, Kenfig Hill, on Whit-Monday, and for his untiring efforts to provide in every way'for the comfort of the several choirs, that took part. Obituary.—On Wednesday the remains of the late Mr. Thomas Richards were laid in their last resting place at Pyle Church, the funeral being very largely attended. The deceased was one of the oldest inhabitants of Kenfig Hill, and had held the office of deacon of Pisgah Chapel for a considerable number of yeairs. He had also been treasurer to the checkweighers' fund at Cefn Slip Colliery for, a very long period, and held a responsible office in the Federation at the time of the 1898 strike. He was entrusted; with con- siderable sums sent from Cefn Slip for dis- tribution in the valleys. Mr. Richards was of a most unassuming natare, but fearlessly upheld the principles which he professed, and his long life in the district is marked by con- sistency andi true Christian principles. It is interesting to note that he died in' the house in which he was born 68 years ago, Ty Pistyl1, near Moriah Place. The de- ceased had also been elected president of the Ivorite Lodge of this district, and, was leader of the young men's prayer meetings at Pisgah for a long period. As a young man he had taken a very active interest in the building of Pisgah Chapel, of wtiich place his mother was an active member when Kenfig Hill was a very small village. The deceased leaves a widow and a large grown-up family to onrn the loss of a devoted husband and father. The respect in which he was held was testified by the exceptionally targe and representative funeral. The Revs. T. M. Williams and J. Griffiths Qfticiatedi at the house, and the Rev. J. Bangor Davies at the church and graveside.

TONDU & ABERKENFIG. Thomas Edwards's Summer Sale now Pro- ceeding. Opposite the Market, Caroline- street, Bridgend. 85 Don't Forget to visit Bridgend Flower Show, at the Market Hall, on Wednesday, August 4th, 1909. 112 Good News.—Dunn & Sons are opening their new Boot Stores, 142 Commercial-street, Maesteg, to-day (Friday). See Windows for Special Holidiay Bargains in Smart Hardwear Boots and' Shoes. Liberal Association.—Mr. D. Thomas pre- sided at a meeting of Aberkenfig Liberals on. July 16th. Addresses were delivered by Alderman T. J. Hughes, and. Mr. W. Granville Davies. The following were elected' cmcera of the local Liberal Association Presfdent, Mr. D. Thomas; vice-presidents, Sir S. T. Evans, K.C., M.P., Alderman T. J. Hughes, Mr. H. Leyshon, Mr. Isaac Morgan, Rev. B. E. Lewis, Mr. T. Morgans, Mk\ E. Matthews, Mr. C. Harris, and Mr. Morgan Thomas; treasurer, Mil1. Evan Bv.aa) s; secretaries, Mr. B. Hopkin and Mr. J. Gulw^il. On the mo- tion of Alderman T. J. Hughee, seconded by Mr. E. Hopkin, the meeting congratulated' the Right Hon. D- Lloyd Ge«rge. M.P., on. his courageous and determined stand for his democratic Budget. The meeting pledged itself to heartily support him in his great struggle for laixl" reform.

PYLE. Thomas Edwards's Summer galei- 3ow Pro ceeding. Opposite the Market, Caroline- street, Bridgend. 85

ST. BRIDE'S MINOR. Garden Party.—The aimual garden party in aid of the funds.of the Additional Curates* Society was held at the Rectory Field on July 14th. A meeting was held at 2.45 p.m., pre- sided over by the Rev. James Jonee, Chap- lain, County Asylum, and addresses were de- livered by the Revs. E. T. Davies, Penarth, E. J. Rosser, and S. Owen. At 5 pun. a. competitive concert took place, the president, being Mr. T. Jones, Tynywern. Aberkenfig, and the adjudicator Mr. Rhys Williams, Bridgend. The prize winners were as fol- lows —Children's pianoforte solo, Irene Hop- kins; boys' solo, G. Abel, Aberkenfig; girLs" solo, G. Jenkins, (special prize given by the adjudicator to Stella Oobley); tenor solo, J. J. Cobley; contralto, D. Davis, Bri-cigendi bass, D'. Davies, Pencoed; soprano. M Paget; duet, W. T. Hengoed and friend; quartette, J. Moles and party. A fancy dress, cricket match, Married' Men v. Spinsters." created much amusement, and Mr. T. Davies received! the prize for the best dress, and the spinstejp equlaJly divided the prize for the most jyi ns. Mr. Bert Maddison, character comedian, Cardiff, help considerably to add to the even- ing's amusement, and was much appreciated. The Tondu and Aberkenfig Co r on at ion Silver Band played a choice selection. The attend- ance was a. record', and financially the event was equally satisfactory. On Thursday the Sunday School treat took place unsfer favour- able conditions.