The Glamorgan Gazette

BRIDGEND POLICE COURT. --+- Saturday.—Before Messrs. R. W. Llewellyn (chairman), W. Llewellyn. O. P. Treharne, E. F. Lynch Blosse, W. Howell, and Rev. H. Eynon Lewis. HOURS' EXTENSION AT PORTHCAWL. Mir. Howell Coath applied, on be-half of Miss Catherine Ainsworth, the licensee, for an extension of hours at the Esplanade Hotel, Portheawl, for August 6th (to-day). iir. Coath explained that the officers in camp at Portheawl were arranging an invitation dance, and he handed in a letter from Lieut. C. M. Franklen, of the Army Medical Corps, supporting the application. Supt. Menhinick thought Miss Ainsworth should apply personally. Mr. Coath Surely that is a matter for the Bench. She sends a letter. I don't think it has anything to do with the Superinten- derrt at all Supt. Menhinick: Personally, I think it has. I should like to point out that these extension's are becoming frequent, and; if your worships grant this, I don't know where they may end. Mr. Coath Do your worships wish to hear me on that subject. The Chairman Xo. The application will bo granted. No doubt troops of all sorts wiH be coming down to Portheawl for train- ing during the summer months, and we must do what we can to make the time pleasant for them consistent with things being carried on in a proper manner. LICENSE TRANSFERS. The license of the Ship Hotel. Bridgend, was transferred from Mi's. Catherine Thomas to Evan Rees Davies, The Gate Shop, Godrer- graig, Swansea Valley. Alderman T. J. Hughes appeared in support, and explained1 that the transfer was applied, for in accord- ance with the undertaking givtn when the license was renewed. Councillor Gomer Davies, administrator of the estate of Anne Williams, deceased, ap- plied for the transfer of the license of the Garth Inn, Maesteg, to ex-Police Sergeant Griffin, formerly of Nantyffyllon. The ap- plication was granted. A CHILD ACTRESS. An application was made for a license for a child, aged 12.1 years, to perform in a play called Drink" at the Ma est eg Town-hall. It appeared1 that the usual seven days' no- tice had not been given, and the Chairman gaid the Bench had no power to grant the license. The Act was very strong on the point. ALLEGED NEGLECT OF CHILDREN. John Ford and Elizabeth Ford, 14 Albert- street, Caerau, were charged with neglecting their children, aged 15, 12, 9, 5, and 2 years. Alderman T. J. Hughes prosecuted on behalf of the N.S.P.C.C. The male defendant was not present, and a warrant was issiied. for his arrest. SAD CAERAU STORY. DESERTED WIFE'S MISCONDUCT. Mary Ha.nnah Thomas, 19 Metcalfe-street, Caerau, summoned1 her husband, David1 John Thomas, now of 60 Duffryn-road, Caerau. col- hoc, for arre,ars under a maintenance order. The order was for ICs. per week, and the de- fendant had been arrested on' a warrant, dated September 19th, 1908, when the arrears were £11 6s. 6d. The case was called' on a fortnight previ- ously, when the defendant applied for an ad- journment to enable him to take out a sum- mons applying for a variation of the order on the ground of his wife's misconduct. Mr. E. E. Davies now appeared for the hus- band, who stated! that he was not the father of a child to which his wife gave birth on 24th February last. Griffith Jeffries, registrar of births and deaths for Ystradgynlais, pmduced a register of the birth of a child of the wife, who, he said, did1 not give the name of the father. The Clerk (Mr. S. H. Stockwood) pointed out. regarding the arrears, that there was an accumulation of an additional JE22 since the warrant was issued. Mr. Davies: Technically defendant is not responsible after the time of the misconduct. The Clerk: He has not obeyed the order. and it is just a question whether that has not had something to do with the miscon- duct. The wife was called' to speak as to the ar- rears. Her husband had paid nothing under the order. She admitted misconduct, and eaid she went to the other man thinking he would make a home for her little children, as she could' hardly keep herself. Mr. Davies: When did you go to live with him ?-I did not live with him at all. I only went with him once or twice. Defendant offered1 to pay off the arrears at 10s. a week, and Mr. Davies contended1 that this was all he was responsible for. The Chairman: It would be an easy mat- ter for a man to try to drive his wife to im- morality by that means. We shall not ad- mit it. Ultimately the Bench discharged) the order of maintenance against the husband, and in respect of the arrears committed the husband for three months and two months, the sen- tc-nees to stand over if defendant paid £11 at 10B. per week. ACCIDENT AT DARRAN COLLIERY. Evan Howells, 29 Bridgend-road, Ponty- cymmer, repairer Isaac Hale. Rose Cottage, Llest, Pontyrhil, collier, and John Hale, Rose, Cottage. Pontyrhil, collier, were sum- moned for a breach of the regulations at Darran Colliery by riding in trams. Alderman T. J. Hughes was for the prose- cution, and Mr. A. T. James (Messrs. Mor- gan, Bruce, and' Nicholas) for the defence. William Evans, the manager, stated that on July 24th the trams in which the defend- ants were- riding struck two posts and knocked' them down. A fall occurred, and one of the men was injured. He was claim- ing compensation. By Mr. A. T. James: Howells was an ex- perienced workman who was occasionally trusted with the work of fireman. Defend- ants told witness they got into the trams to avoid getting wet. Alderman Hughes: Did they first of all demy it altogether? Witness: Yes. Mr. James said the defendants were not a class of men who would break the rules with- out some reason. They got into the trams to avoid getting wet in' the sump. A fine of £1 each was imposed. David Lloyd. 24 Garreg-road, Pontycym- mer, rider, was summoned for neglecting to report the occurrence to the manager or tinder-man ager. John Hale said Lloyd asked him if there was a lot of water in the sump and told him to get into the tram. Mr. James: This man has got himself into (trouble by doing his friends a favour. Lloyd was also fined £ 1. NANTYMOEL WOMEN S TRESPASS. Mary Davies, 3 Park-street, Nantymoel, married, and Ruth Williams, 18 P'ark-street, Na.ntymoel, married, were summoned for trespassing on the railway at Wyndham, Og- more Valley. Mr. Parsons (Messrs. Vacheh and Co., Cardiff) was for the G.W.R. Com- pany. Inspector XicklesB stated that a saloon car- riage conveying officials of the company was visiting the Ogmore Valley on July 6th, when the trespass was observed. Mr. J. J. Lean- ing stopped the train and sent witness back to get thed-efentlants off the line. Each de- fendant was accompanied by a child. They were fined 10s. each. DRUNK IN GARTH COLLIERY. A charge of being dT.rnk ire Gart«h-M'erthyr OoWiery was preferred agaipet Wm. Williams, 21 Maiden-street, OjjmfeJin, labourer. Mr. B. J. Rendall was for the compaay. Wiifiam Jones, overiMan, stated tiiat k was aching as u cider-man ager of the colliery oni July 17th, and was in the- unttee-ground office, when defendant came and complained that Anon were interfering with him. He was intoxicated, and witness took him out of the pit. By Defendant Defendant invited him to take him to a doctor to see whether he was 4nmk. Defenflant denied that he was intoxicated. He said h4# finished work at five o'clock on the morning in question and returned to the col- iiery at 3 o'clock, at the request of the offi- cials. When. he got to the bottom of the pit sftme of the men told him he was breaking the Bight Hours Act. The fireman and banksman, on the top of the pit, saw him go down Defendant was found guilty, and fined £ 2. ALLEGED FALSE PRETENCES. Walter Powell, 73 Nol ton-street, Bridgend, fruiterer, summoned' Charles Reynolds, 6 Scotch-street, Cardiff, fruit saletanan, for ob-I tfuniDg by false pretences from Thomas Ed- munds, of Maesteg, the sum of 10s., with in- tent t-o defraud. Prosecutor stated tha.t Reynolds came to work for him on the previous Saturday, and accompanied him to Maesteg. At the latter place he met with an accident to his scales, a.nd borrowed a weighing machine from Mr. Thomas Edmunds, of 31 Castle-street, depo- siting 10s. as security. He sent defendant back with the scales, and had not received the money. Philip May. fruit salesman, in partnership with Powell, said Reynolds accompanied him to Maesteg oil Monday, and sold los. worth of peas. He got the worse for drink, did not pay over the money received for the sale of peas. and was discharged. Defendant denied that he obtained the money by false pretences, and stated that Mr. Edmunds took the. scales oR the cart, and brought the money out. He kept. the 10s. because it was due to him for wages. May The money you received for the sale of peas came to more, than your wages. The Deputy Clerk said the prosecutor had not taken the evidence far enough, and the case was adjourned for a week, defendant being bound over to appear in the sum of 40s. MOTOR DISC AS TARGET. John Edwards, of Pontyrhil, collier, was summoned at the instance of the Glamorgan County Council for committing damage to a motor disc. P.C. Mercer said he saw the defendant throw 12 stones at a disc. Several of the stones hit the disc, disfiguring it and chip- ping the paint. Defendant: Once I hit it. The Constable: No, several times. Defendant had to pay JE1. BICYCLE UNDER BEDCLOTHES. Owen Richard Jones, Kenfig Hill, rider, was brought up on remand charged with stealing a bicycle from outside the Prince of Wales Hotel. Kenng Hill, the property of David Mordecai. On the previous Saturday P.C. Savage stated that he had that morning found the stolen bicycle on a bed under the bedclothes at defendant's house. Supt. Menhinick now applied for prisoner to be bound over. He said the prisoner's wife was in a very delicate state of health, and prisoner had been in custody for a week on remand. He pleaded guilty. The Bench agreed with this course, and prisoner was bound over in the sum of E5 to come up for judgment if called upon within 6 months. A HUSBAND'S "DELUSIONS." Citilla Minty. 30 Margam-street, Cyaimer, applied for a separation order to be made against her husband, Ittai David Minty, 31 Railway-terrace. Caerau, collier, on the ground of his persistent cruelty. The case' had been adjourned from the previous Satur- day to enable defendant to be examined by a doctor, complainant alleging that he was not accountable for his deeds. Dr. J. D. Jones, who had examined Minty, wrote that he suffered frcm weak-mindedness and nervous debility, and was unable to fol- low his employment, but there was no sign of mania at present. Asked whether she still desired to press for a separation order, applicant said she did. as she was afraid of the defendant, who accused her of improper conduct. It is awful for me for him to be saying these things about me." she added. The Deputy Clerk: Does he drink? Complainant: No, he do say all these things about me in his sober senses. A separation order was granted, defendant to pay 10s. a week, and the wife to have the custody of the children. A CHILD MOTHER, Henry Clement Preece, of Ynysddu. near Newport, was summoned in respect of arrears on an order to contribute towards the child of Lilian Jane Dalton, 23 Carmen-road, Caerau. a young girl'. The order was for 3s. per week; and the arrears amounted to £ 2 8s. 6d. Defendant was sentenced to one month's; imprisonment, suspended one month to give him an opportunity to pay. PROBATION OFFICER'S FIRST TASK. Christiana Rees, 7 Metcalfe-street, Caerau, charwoman (aged 17), was summoned for stealing six yards of lustre clotii. and four yards of lining, value 20s., the property of Edith Pennar, 7 School-road', Caerau. P.C. Williams said he recovered the pro- perty from the girl's home. Defendant said "I am sorry I took it." Defendant pleaded guilty. P.C. Williams said defendant's parents had made complaints about her staying out late at night. Defendant was bound over for six months, and placed under the supervision of the pro- bation officer of the Court, ex-Supt Davies, who was appointed to this office the previous week. I MISCELLANEOUS. Edward Collier, Cefn Hirgoed, labourer, was fined 5s. for riding a bicycle without a light. Thomas Lewis, Nantymoel, labourer, fer committing a nuisance in the public thoroughfare, had to pay 10s. For being drunk and disorderly JohTr WT ynne, Caerau, labourer, was fined1 15s.; David Evans. Caerau, timberman, 25s.; Jacob John, Kenfig Hill, collier, 15s. Rich- ard Williams, Caerau, contractor, 15s. Ed- ward Morgan, Bridgend, labourer, 15s. A fine of los. each was imposed on Charles. Willey and William James, Caerau, colliers, for obstructing the free passage of Hermon- road, Caerau. by fighting. For keeping a dog without a license, John M. Walters, Portheawl, butcher, was fined 5s. Gomer Treharne, Nantymoel, black- smith; William Diamond, Nantymoel, mason, and' Edward Doyle, Aberkenfig, rail- way guard, had to pay 2s. 6d. each for allow- ing their dogs to be at large without collars bearing the names and addresses of the owners. Fines of 5s. each were imposed on William West, Bridgend. miik vendor; Thomas Hop- kins. Maesteg, collier; and Evan Davies, Garth, collier, for allowing1 stock to stray. A similar charge against John Jones, Nanty- ffyllon, farmer, was dismissed on defendant s wife stating that children opened the gates and let the cows out. The same defendant was fined 10s. for allowing a bull to stray. For using indecent language, Frank Coles, Bryncoch. labourer, was fin,e.d los. Jenkin Burns, Nantyffyllon, collier. 20s.; Jenkin Rees. Nantyffyllon. collier, los. Ellen Hughes, Bridgend, married, 15s. Edward Kelly, Caerau, collier, 15s. Job Davies, Caerau. collier, 20s.; Morgan Llewellyn, Price town, collier, 15s.; Evan Williams, Bryncethin, labourer, 15s; William Edwards, Bl'ackmill, labourer, 15s. Efhvin Moses, Nantymoel. collier, 15s.; William Webber, Garth, baker. 15s. Edwin Chappell, Ogmore Vale, collier. 15s. William Rees, Pontycym- mer, collier. 15s.

AMONG BRIDGEND PEOPLE. What is best about the statements we pub- lish week after week is that our readers don't need to go out of the town to investigate them. The proof is here, among our own. people. Another well-known resident speaks to-day. Mrs. M. A. Hill, of 45 Cemetery-road, Bridgend, says: "Ever since the birth of my first baby I have suffered a great deal owing to weak kidneys. I had dreadful pains in my back, which seemed to give out at the least exertion. At the bottom of my back I always had a. dragging feeling, and my rest was much disturbe-d. at night. I also had a slight touch of rheumatism. Although I took a lot of medicine I did not get any better. Hearing so much about Doan's Backache Kidney Pins I started' a course of them, and! alrl glad to say they (fid me good, for I felt an improvement in my health after a few doses. The baekache soon disappeared, as well as the dizziness which had also affected' me. I can ruow sleep better than/1 have done for years, and am greatly improved in all ways. I have iccommended: Doan's Backache Kidney Pills to many sufferers. (Signed') ()In;) M. A. Hill." Doan's Backache Kidney Pills, are two shillings and nmepeuce per box. or six Woxea for thirteen shillings and ninepen/ce. Of all chemists, and stores, or post free direct from the Foster-MetCTelPan Co., 8 We lib-street, Ox- ford-street. London, W. Be sure yon get the same kind of pilU a* Mrs. Hill had.

SOUTHERNDOWN FLOWER SHOW. ♦— COTTAGERS' EXHIBITION IX DUN- RAVEN PARK. One of the chief events of the year in Southerndown is the annual horticultural ex- hibition in Dunraven Park. Locally its pri- mary interest lies in the fact that it enables the cottagers of that part of the county to vie with each other in displaying garden and other produce, while toO the Bank Holiday tripper to the pleasant little bay it provides an opportunity to combine a day at the sea- side with a visit to a horticultural show and a stroll round the spacious deer park and beautiful grounds of Dunraven Casue. Drawing local villagers and. visitors from a distance, its popularity is, therefore, never likely to wane while it is managed in the ex- cellent manner of the last dozen years. True, there was a slight tailing olr in gate receipts last Monday, but this must be attributed to a smaller attendance than usual at Scathe-n- down, due possibly to the National P'ageant and to the Territorial encampment at Perth- cawl. The number of exhibits compared favourably with those of previous shows, while the quality generally was aiso well up to the average. The iiorai section suffered rather severely from the recent bad weather, but this was compensated for by a record ex- hibition of fruit. Most of the vegetable classes were well filled with excellent produce, and the collections in various classes were especially good. The show has gained a re- putation for its remarkable exhibitions of po- tatoes, and the classes devoted to these were again the strongest in the marquee, some wonderful tubers being staged. The women folk were given several classes in which to display their needlework and culinary art, while children were encouraged by classes for wild and cultivated flowers, garden patches, handwriting, etc. The wild flower class was again the strongest in the show, bringing out 35 competitors, and a very commendable in- novation this year was a special prize for the correct naming of wild flowers, an example which might well be copied by committees of other shows. Lively music was provided by the Excelsior String Band, for the accommo- dation of whom a special tent had been pro- vided, and another attraction was a pro- gramme of athletic sports. It was expected that the Countess of Dunraven would be pre- sent to distribute the prizes, but a disap- pointment was in store in this respect, a wire being received to the effact that her ladyship was unable to leave Londjon in time to be pre- sent. The duty was undertaken by Mrs. J. M. Randall, a special friend of the show, who was accompaniedjby Mr. Randall. With Mr. 1. Wheeler and Mr. T. Hadden as the joint secretaries, it goes without saying that every- thing. passed off without a hitch. The judges in horticulture were Mr. Worgan, of Court Colman, and Mr. Hodges, of Bryngarw; MT. W. M. Richards, Dunraven Estate Office, awarded, the prizes for handwriting while the lady judges were Mrs. GaskeTl, Miss D. Booker, Miss Hooper, Mrs. Jones (Vicarage), and Mrs. David. Awards:- VEGETABLES. Kidney Potatoes: 1, Robt. Jury; 2, Tom Ashby; 3, Tom Hopkin; 4, Harry Dixon. Round Potatoes: 1, Robert Jury; 2, T. Hopkin; 3, Jas. Osborne; 4, H. Dixon. Broad Beans: 1, J. Gibbs; 2, T. Hopkin; 3, Geo. Sharratt. Scarlet Runners 1, Jas. Osborne. Dwarf Kidney Beans: 1, Rees Ace; 2, T. Hopkin. Carrots: 1, Jas. Osborne; 2, Robt. Jury; 3, T. Hopkin. Parsnips: 1, Jas. Osborne; 2, T. Hopkin; 3, Dan Crowley. Winter Onions: 1, T. Hopkin; 2, Wm. Hopkin 3, Jas. Osborne. Spring Onions: 1, Wm. Hopkin; 2, H. Dixon; 3, T. Hopkin. Shallots: 1, John Sharratt; 2, T. Hopkin; 3, D. Crowley. Leeks: 1, Jas. Osborne; 2, T. Hopkin; 3, William Hopkin. Turnips 1, Dan Crowley; 2, George Cur- tis; 3, Jas. Osborne. Beetroot: 1, Robt. Jury; 2, Thomas Ashby 3, T. Hopkin. Red Celery: 1, Jas. Osborne; 2, Tom Hop- kin. White Celery: 1, T. Hopkin; 2, Jas. Os- borne; 3, Robt. Jury. Rhubarb: 1. T. Hopkin; 2, Wm. Hopkin; 3, Mrs. E'. Williams. Table Cabbages: 1, H. Dixon; 2, D. Miles; 3, Robt. Jury. Red Cabbages: 1, Jas. Osborne; 2, George Curtis. Cauliflowers: 1, T. Hopkin; 2, Jas. Os- borne. Cos Lettuces: 1, T. Hopkin; 2, Jas. Of- borne; 3, Wm. Hopkin. Cabbage Lettuces: 1, Jas. Osborne; 2, Walter Miles; 3, T. Hopkin. Marrows: 1, T. Hopkin; 2, Jas. Osborne. Peas: 1. P'hilemon Williams; 2 T. Hopkin,; 3, Jas. Osborne. Collection of Vegetables 1, T. Hopkin 2, Jas. Osborne; 3, Robt. Jury. Boiled Potatoes, round 1. Mrs. Robt. Jury; 2, Mrs. T. Hopkin 3, Mrs. Alfred Ben- jamin. Boiled Potatoes, kidney: 1, Mrs. Robt. Jury; 2. Mrs. Chas. Curtis; 3, Mrs. Edwardi Williams.. Cucumbers, frame 1, Jas. Osborne. Cucumbers, ridge: 1, Robt. Jury; 2, Jas. Osborn.e. Tomatoes: 1. Jas. Osborne; 2, T. Hopkin. Savoys 1, Harry Dixon; 2, Jas. Osborne; 3, Geo. Curtis. Four Sorts Potatoes: 1. Alfred Benjamin; 2, Jas. Osborne; 3, T. Hopkin. Parsley: 1. Jas. Osborne. FRUIT. Dessert Apples: 1, Dan Crowley; 2, H. Dixon. Cooking Apples: 1, Alf. Benjamin; 2, Mrs. Griffiths; 3, H. Dixon. Gooseberries: 1. T. Hopkin; 2, T. Ashby; 3, Mrs. T. Hopkin. Red Currants: 1. Jas. Osboirne; 2, Robt. Jury; 3, Geo. Boucher. Black Currants: 1, Alf. Benjamin; 2, Geo. Boucher; 3. T. Hopkin. Raspberries: 1, Geo. Boucher. Jam: 1. Mrs. Harry Dixon; 2, Mrs. Os- borne; 3, Mrs. Owen. FLOWERS. Basket Wild Flowers: 1, Mrs. H. Griffiths; 2, Geo. Osborne; 3, Annie Thomas. Bouquet Garden Flowers: 1, Geo. Curtis; 2, Harriet Osborne. Bouquet Wild Flowers 1, Harriet Os- borne; 2, Alf. Osborne; 3. Geo. Osborne. Three Window Plants: 1, Harry Dixon; 2, Mrs. Edward Williams; 3, Wm. Hopkin. Specimen Plant: 1, Mrs. Edward Wil- liams; 2. George Curtis; 3, Wm. Hopkin; 4, Chas. Curtis. Nosegay Wild Flowers, children: 1, George Reei; 2, Reggie Jones; 3, Rees Phillips; 4, John Phillips; 5, Mary Hayden; 6, Bertie Sharratt. Nosegay Garden Flowers, children: 1. Mary Hayden; 2, Jack Hayden; 3, Nellie Griffiths. Basket Cut Flowers: 1, Jas. Osborne. Cut Blooms: 1, Jas. Osborne; 2, Wm. Hop- kin. Buttonhole Bouquet: 1. Henry Griffiths; 2, Jas. Osborne; 3, Wm. Hopkin. Sweet Peas: 1, Hariry Griffiths; 2, William Hopkin. Window Box: 1, Jas. Osborne; 2, William Hopkin. MISCELLANEOUS. Dressed Fowls: 1, Robt. Jury; 2, Mrs. Edward Atkins; 3, Win. Hopkin. Fivish Eggs, brown 1, John Owen 2, Wm. Hop4dni; 3, Mrs. Chas. Bevan. Fresh Eggs, white: 1, Wm. Hopkin; 2, Jehn Owen 2, Alice Pearce. Run Honey: 1, T. Hopkin 2, Mrs. Edward Williams; 3, Alf. Benjamin. Honev, sections: 1, Mrs. Edward Wil- liams; 2, T. Hopkin; 3. Jas. Osborne. Best Garden: 1, Jas. Osborne; 2. T. Hop- kin; 3, David Miles; 4, Robt. Jury. Best Garden (winner debarred from com- peting two following years): 1 and silver medal given by Messrs. Beha James Os- borne. Plan Knitt.ing, children: 1, Felicia Wil- liams. Fancy Knitting, children: 1, Annie Mc- Donald; 2, Bessie Bevan. Ribbed Knitting, adults: 1, Mrs. Mc- Donald. Plain Needlework, adults: 1, Mrs. David Miles; 2, Miss Ruth Miles. Children: 1, Felicia Williams; 2, Annie Thomas; 3, Annie Jury. Boys' Garden Patch: 1, Illtyd Hopkin 2, Walter Miles; 3, Geo. Osborne. Loaf Currant Cake: 1, Annie Thomas; 2, Olive Hopkin; 3, Lily Sharratt. Workman's Dinner: 1, Mrs. Griffiths; 2, Mrs. T. Hopkin 3, Mrs. Ed. Hopkin. Loaf of Bread 1. Mrs. Osborne; 2. Mrs. Geo. Sharratt; 3, Mrs. Edward Williams. Boy's Handwriting: 1. Willie Sharratt; 2, George Osborne; 3. Fred Thomas; 4, Stanley Beva n. Girl's Handwriting: 1. Dorothy Bevan; 2, Annie Thomas; 3, Felicia Williams. SPECIAL CLASSES. Collection cf Vegetables, open: 1, James Osbcrne; 2, T. Hopkin. Collection of Fruits: 1, T. Hopkin. Collection Hardy Flowers: 1, Win. Hopkin. Basket Cut Flowers 1. Jas. Osborne. Lady's Spray and Gent's Buttonhole: 1, Jas. Osborne; 2, Win. Hopkin; 3. T. Hopkin. Basket Vegetables: 1, Jas. Osborne; 2, T. Hopkin 3, Wm. Hopkin. Basket Salad: 1. Jas. Osborne; 2, Wm. Hopkin; 3, T. Hopkin. Naming Wild Flowers, children: PVizes awarded to Stacey Hopkin. Given Hopkin, Tom Llewellyn, and David Llewellyn. ATHLETIC SPORTS. A number of interesting sports were car- ried out under the management of Mr. H. O. Irvine, assisted by Messrs. J. Gaskell, W. M. Richards, L. Yorath, and E. Powell. Results. 200 Yards Handicap 1. dead heat, Harry Pearce and John Ace; 3, Evan Williams. 120 Yards Handicap, boys: 1, Bertie i Thomas; 2, Angus McDanold; 3, Russell Bullimore. Donkey Race: 1, Robert Bevan 2, Ernest Dixon. Three-legged Race, boys: 1, Angus Mc- Donald and Bertie. Thomas; 2, Russell: Bulli- more and Fred Thomas. Wheelbarrow Race: 1, John Ace; 2, Hy. Pea- rce 3. Tom Bevan. Thread the Needle Race: 1. Russell Bulli- more; 2, John Ace; 3, Tom Bevan. Egg and Spoon Race: 1. Tom Bevan; 2, Bertie Thomas; 3, Angus McDonald. 100 Yards Race, girls 1. Annie McDonaId 2, Nellie Griffiths; 3. Dorothy Bevan. High Jump: 1. Alfred Osborne; 2, Aubrey Russell; 3, Alf. Benjamin. Boys' High Jump: 1. Geo. Osborne; 2, R. Bullimore; 3, Angus McDonald. Sack Race: 1. Harry Pearce; 2, Russell Bullimore: 3, Aubrey Russell. Tug of War.—Married v. Single, 12 aside:. After winning once each, the Single Team was disqualified for refusing to test the rubber on different and even ground, the prize being awarded' the Married Team. Golf Drive: 1, T. Ace; 2, Willie Hill; 3. Evan Williams.

PENYBONT DISTRICT COUNCIL ♦ —— THE POLLUTION OF THE OGMORE. STATUTORY NOTICES TO BE SERVED ON MAESTEG COUNCIL. There were present at the fortnightly meet- ing of the Penybont District Council on Sat- urday Rev. Eynon Lewis, J.P. (presiding), Mr. T. J. Davies (vice-chairman). Colonel Turberviil, Messrs. J. I. D. Nicholl, Griffith Edwards. Thomas Davies, Hopkin Howell, W. Lewis, T. Butler, E. Morgan, T. Penhale, D H. Price, a-id J. G. Loveluck, with the clerk (Mr. R. Harmar Cox), and the surveyor (Mr. Ernest Jenkins). RIVER POLLUTION. Mr. Nicholl reported on the proceedings of the joint committee of the Penybont and Bridgend Councils, which had met that (Sat- urday) morning at Bridgend to consider the question of the pollution of the Ogmore by crude sewage which, it is alleged, enters the Llynfi near the outfall works of the Maesteg Council. The committee recommended the Bridgend and Penybont Councils to serve statutory notices on the Maesteg authority to abate the nuisance. It was unanimously resolved to serve a no- tice as recommended, and it was stated that the Bridgend Council would take a similar course at their next meeting. It was stated that an inspector of the Local Government Board proposed to inspect the Maesteg outfall works shortly, and th4 clerk was directed to request that a deputation from the Council be allowed to accompany him. On the motion of the Chairman, it was de- cided to write the Sanitary Committee of the County Council on the subject. RIGHT OF WAY? The Clerk to the Coity Higher Parish Coun- cil, writing on the subject of a right-of-way to a public well at Heol Las, Coity, stated that his Council were of ..opinion that there was a recognised public path there, one of the members stating that he had Avalked over it 35 years ago. It was stated that the tenant of the ad- joining land contended that it was an accom- modation path for his sole use. The Clerk was directed to request further particulars. ROAD WIDENING. The committee appointed to visit the road near the Bryncethin Railway Bridge, where it is proposed to carry out an improvement in accordance with the condition imposed by the County Council before contributing towards the maintenance of the Tondu to Bryncethin road, reported that they had given instruc- tions to the surveyor to prepare the neces- sary plans, specifications, etc., for the work. The Surveyor presented an approximate estimate of the cost of widening the ap- proaches to the Tydu Railway Bridge, viz., £ 55 4s. 6d., on the company's premises, and JE96 17s. 6d. on the Council's portion of the road, which, with contingencies, made a total of £ 160.—Mr. Nicholl thought the Company should be asked to carry out the improvement on their own premises, but the Clerk stated that they had definitely declined to bear any of the cost.-It was then decided to ask the Company's consent to the improvement, and to suggest that they would carry out the work provided the Council provided' the amount estimated for.—Oil the motion of the Chair- man, it was agreed to apply to the commoners for a contribution towards the cost, Mr. Lewis remarking that they ought to give the £ 100 they had offered for the widening of the bridge. GILFACH SEWERAGE. The Surveyor statOO; that, accompanied! by Mr. Eiryn Davies (sanitary inspector), he at- tended an inquiry held by an inspector of the Local Government Board at Brynmenin on the previous Wednesday relative to the appli- cation of the Ogmore and Garw Council for sanction to a loan for works of sewerage at Gilfach. As the deputy clerk of the Council was absent in London, the inquiry was post- poned for a month. PORTHCAWL RIGHT OF WAY. Mr. G. Lipscomb, agent to the Margam Estate, writing on the subject of the alleged right-of-way through the enclosure of the Royal Portheawl Golf Club, stated that he found that his statement that access had not been refused to the enclosure, was not cor- rect. The facts were these There was a sti'e leading from the Lock's Common to the Go f Club's enclosure, but this was a private stile used exclusively by members and caddies of the club. The public had access to the bridle path to the north of the club-house by means of a path leading immediately beioft* the wall of the Golf Club, and this appealed to meet the convenience of the public with- out in any way interfering with the privacy of the Golf Club. The Clerk The public have gone outstdie because they were shut out of the ether place. The Surveyor stated that siinee receiving that letter he had wuitten Mr. Lipscomb asking him. as to the decision of Miss Talbot in the matter, and whether she had an alter- native route to offer. He replied suggesting that the matter might be taken up with the Rest authorities, as the extension of the road over the common would involve a reference to them. Mr. Nicholl: The Portheawl Council want us to pull their chestnuts out of the fire for them. The Clerk stated that the. Portheawl Coun- cil were anxious to arrange for a circular drive, and this could not be done unless a right-of-way for vehicular traffic was established. On the motion of Mr. Nicholl, it was deci- ded to request the Porthcawl Council to take the matter up with the Rest Committee.

Hampstead Borough Council has decided to levy a i rate of 3s. 8d. in the £ for next half- year, making a total of 7s. 4d. for the whole yeaB, as againet 7s. 3d. last year. In response to a request of the workhouse in- ma'tes, Richmond guardians, Surrey, are giving them coffee, with bread and cheese, instead of Irish stew. for dinner on Saturdays.

TALYGARN FLOWER SHOW. 0 RECORD ENTRIES AND ATTENDANCE. The annual flower show promoted by the Talygarn and District Cottage Gardeners' As- sociation, was held on the :¿9th ult., in the pictuesque grounds of Talygarn, by the kind permission of Mr. Godfrey L. Clark, who is one of the presidents of the society. Thougn the climatic conditions were not altogether favourable, there was a. large attendance of the public, and the financial success of the show was early assured. Among those pre- sent were: Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Clark, Messrs. W. D. and G. L. dark, Mrs. Forres- tier-Walker, Mr. W. H. Malloek, Lady Price Fothergill (xiensol Castle), Lady Eva Vv'ynd- hani-Quin. Mrs. Williams (Miskin Manor), Lady Orr-Ewing (Boswelis, N.B.), Mrs. Wil- liams (Aberpergwm), Miss Nest Williams, Mr. Godfrey Wiiliams, Mr. R. H. F. A. Rickards, and Mrs. Rickards (Maindy), Jlrs. Miasters and the Misses Masters (Lanelay Hall), Miss Blandy Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. E. Tudor Owen (Ash Hall), Mr. and Mrs Ashley O'Rorke, etc. The total number of entries, like the attend- ance, constituted a record, but, owing to the. lateness of the season, some of the vegetable classes were not so well filled as usual. The exhibits, were, as usual, staged in a spacious marquee, and the floral decorations were tastefully carried out by Mr. J. E. Davies, head gardener at Talygarn. The judges in the vegetable and flower classes had nothing but commendation for the quality of the ex- hibits. Special mention should be made of the magnificent exhibit of fruit and flowers by Mr. Tudor Owen, which was sold for the benefit of the show. There was an excel- lent entry in the class for hand-made quilts, in which the prizes were given by Mrs Gwiiym WiUiams (Miskin Manor). The prize given by Mr. T. Williams (Ivor Arms) to the exhibi- tor taking the greatest number of first prizes in the show was won by Mr. D. Adams, Llan-. harry, and a silver medal for the best collec- tion of sweet peas, given by Mr. R. Hum- phreys, was awarded to Mr. F. East, Talbot, Llantrisant. The judges were: Vegetables, flowers, etc., Mr. G. Jerman, Llandough, and Mr. F. Tebby, Nash Manor; cheese, poultry, etc., Mrs. Davies, Maes-y-Velill, Pontyciun, and Mrs. A. Williams, Tynycae, Peterston. Mr. Ashley R. H. O'Rorke was the chairman of the committee; Mr. G. L. Clark treasure'r, and Mr. H. J. Holloway, Brynsadler, secre- tary, the latter discharging his duties in a most efficient and painstaking way-. Other members of the committee were Messrs. J. Morgan, J. E. Davies, Evan Jones, T. Mat- thews, Edward Williams, D. Bartlett, F. Beech, T. Williams, D. Williams, J. Devon- shire, J. Blackmore, W. Downes, E. Jenkins, J. Limn, J. Edmunds, J. R. Llewellyn. T. Griffiths, T. Mordecai, George Alder, S. Par- sons, G. Austin, T. Green, and L. Walters. The, prizes were distributed1 by1 Mrs. God- frey Clark, assisted by her sons and Mr. and Mrs. O'Rorke. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded, on the motion of Mr. O'Rorke, to Mr. and Mrs. Clark for their continued sup- port of the show. Mrs. Clark, in acknow- ledging. said Mr. Clark and herself were af- orded the greatest pleasure in being able to assist the cottagers of the district in any way. A high tribute of praise was paid to the secretary (Mr. Holloway) for the excellent manner in which the show w:,s managed, and the secretary, on behalf of the committee, thanked Mr O'Rorke for his work as chairman of the committee, and also the subscribers. The following were the. awards:- COTTAGERS.—Division 1 (Open). Collection- of Vegetables: 1, D-IOAdams, Llanharry; 2, J. Devonshire, Talygarn; 3, Edward Williams, Brynsadler. Collection of Potatoes: 1, Edward Wil- liams; 2, J. Devonshire; 3, Charles Lock, Llanharry. Runner Beans: 1, D. Adams. P'eas: 1, D. Adams; 2, Elias Jen- kins, Brynsadler; 3, Edward Williams. Spring Sown Onions: 1, D. Adams; 2, Evan Williams, Ton. Brigam; 3, Joe Wil- liams, Pontyciun. Autumn Sown Onions: 1, D. Adams; 2, Evan Williams; 3. D. Devonshire. Leeks: 1, D. Adams; 2, Elias Jenkins; 3, J. Devonshire. Kidney Potatoes: 1, J. Devonshire; 2, Chas. Lock; 3. Evan Williams. Round Potatoes: 1, J. Devonshire; 2, C. Lock; 3, F. Page. Brace of Cucumbers: 1, D. Adams; 2, J. Devonshire; 3, Edward Williams. Carrots: 1, Evan Williams; 2, J. Devon- shire. Parsnips: 1, Evan Williams; 2, J. Devon- shire. Tomatoes: 1, D. Adams; 2, J. Devonshire. Beetroot: 1, Evan. Williams; 2, J. Wil- liams. Cauliflower: 1, Elias Jenkins; 2, Charles Lock. Vegetable Marrows: 1, Charles Lock; 2, Elias Jenkins. Broad Beans: 1, J. Williams; 2, Elias Jen- kins. Celery: 1. D. Adams; 2, Evan Williams; 3, J. Devonshire. Shalots: 1. Evan Williams; 2, Elias Jen- kins; 3, J. Devonshire. Cut Blooms: 1. J. Devonshire. Red Cabbages 1, Evan Williams; 2, Chas. Lock; 3, J. Williams. White Cabbage: 1. Chas. Lock; 2, Edward Williams; 3, Wm. Williams. COTTAGERS.—Divsion 2. (Limited to those who had won more than 12 prizes in two, years.) Collection of Vegetables: 1, J. Lunn, Bryn- sadler.- Collection of Potatoes: 1, Wm. Smith, Llanharry; 2, W. Bartlett, New Mill. Peas: 1, D. Bartlett, New Mill; 2, T. Wil- liams, Pontyclun; 3, W. Bartlett. Spring Sown Onions: 1, Wm. Smith; 2, F. East, Talbot. Autumn Sown: Onions 1, W. Packer, Bryn- sadler 2, William Smith; 3, B. Wall. Leeks 2, G. Farrant, Brynsadler. Kidney Pbtatoes: 1, Wm. Smith; 2, J. Lunn; 3, W. Bartlett. Round Potatoes: 1, Wm. Smith; 2, G. F,arrant; 3, R. Williams, Brynsadler. Brace of Cucumbers: 1, W. Wilmington, Brynsadler; 2, W. Packer. Broad Beans: 1, J. Lunn; 2, Wm. Smith; 3, J. Greening, Brynsadler. y Celery: 1. Wm. Smith; 2, W. Wilming- ton; 3, J. Greening. Cauliflower; 1, Wm. Smith; 2, B. Wil- mington. Red Cabbages: 1, Wm. Smith; 2, B. Wil- mington. White Cabbages: 1, A. House, Talygarn; 2, B. Wilmington; 3, T. Williams, Ponty- ciun. Turnips: 1, T. Williams; 2, H. J. Hollo- way, Brynsadler; 3, F. East, Talbot. Lettuce: 1, J. Greening; 2, H. J. Hollo- way. Carrots: 1, Wm. Smith; 2, W. Bartlett; 3, F. Pocknell, Brynsadler. Parsnips: 1, B. Wilmington; 2, William Smith. Rhubarb: 1, Mrrs. Rustell, Brynsadler; 2, B. Wall, Pontyciun 3, Jas. Greening. Dwarf Beans: 1, W. Bartlett. Shallots: 1, Wm. Smith; 2, F. Pocknell; 3, A. House. Beetroot: 1, Wm. Smith; 2, H. J. Hollo- way. Cut Blooms: 1, F. East. OPEN CLASSES. Cut Blooms: 1, J. Devonshire. Fuchsias: 1, J. Devonshire; 2, A. Hole, Brynsadler. Geranuens: 1, A. Hoje; 2, Sergt. Lee, Llanharran; 3, J. Devonshire. Gronp of Window Plants: 1, A. Hole; 2, J Devonshire; 3, H. J. Holloway. Begoaiae: 1, J. Devonshire; 2, Edward Williams. Cactus Dahlias: 1, F. Page; 2, D. Adams. Show Dahlias: 1, D. Adams. Sweet Peas: 1, F. East; 2, J. Devonshire; 3, Sergt. Lee. Two Dishes of Fruit: 1, D. Adams; 2, F. Page; 3, J. Roberts, Talygarn. SPECIAL PRIZES. Best Kept and Cropped Cottage Garden 1. J. Devonshire; 2, J. Roberts; 3, A. House; 4 Wm. Williams. Best Kept and Cropped Allotment in Pont- yciun: 1, B. Wall; 2, C. Te-mblett; 3, J. Matthews; 3, Thos. Williams. Best Flower Garden in Talygarn Grounds: 1. J. Devonshire; 2, J. Roberts; 3, A. House; 4, Wm. Williams. Best kept and cropped Allotment on the Talygarn Estate (including Brynsadler and Pontyclun): 1. W. Wilmington; 2. H. J. Holloway; 3, Edward Williams; 4, J. Lunn; 5, E. Jenkins; 6, W. Parker. Best Flowed Garden in Brynsadler 1, A. Hole. Three Sections or Jars Run Honey: 1, J. Ambury, Llanharry. < Three Pots of Jam, made from Fruit grown; by Exhibitor: 1, Mrs. Rustell; 2. Mrs. A. Hole; 3, Mrs. Mordecai, Brynsadler. Best Flower Garden cultivated by chilcllrenl under 16 years 1, Ethel Packer, Brynsadler. Best Flower Garden in. Pontyciun or Bryn- sadler (for exhibitors who had not previously won a prize): 1, Harry Pole, Brynsadler; 2, Edward. Williams. Hand-knitted pair of Stockings: 1, Mrs. Rustell. Hand-made Quilt: 1, Mrs. E. Morris, Pon- tyclun; 2. Mrs. P'ember, Llanharry; special, Mrs. Williams, Miskin. Best Flower; Garden in Brynsadler 1, Chas. Clissold. Brynsadler; 2, H. J. Hollo- way; 3, Jas. Lunn. Best Allotment in Brynsadler and Ponty- ciun (for those who had not previously won a prize): 1, James Greening; 2, Gomer Far- rant. Best Flower Garden in Miskin 1, W. Bartlett: 2. T. Charles; 3. M. R. Board. Two Window Plans: 1, W. Bartlett; 2, D. Bartlett. Best show of Perennial Flowers: 1, D. Hop- kins. New Mill; 2, D. Mordecai; 3, W. Lewis; 4. J. B-allinger. Spring Flower Garden 1. W. Bartlett; 2, Wm. Lewis: 3. G. Scott: 4. J. Ballinger. Window Box: 1, W. Bartlett; 2, D. Hop- kins: 3, M. R. Board; 4. D. Bartlett, Collection of Vegetables from Sutton's Seeds: 1, Edward Williams; 2, Joe Wil- liams 3. W. Wilmington. Twenty Pods of Peas from Daniel's Seeds: 1, Joseph Devonshire. FARMERS' CLASSES. Exhibit of 31bs. to 61bs. of Butter: Mrs. Watts, Wern Fawr. Two Cheeses, not less than 71bs. each Mrs. W.atts. Pair of Dressed Ducks: 1, Mrs. Watts; 2, Mrs. Ambury, LI an ha rry 3, Mrs. John, Ystradowen. Pair of Trussed Chickens 1. Mrs. A. Hole. Two Dozen Eggs; 1, Mrs. Watts; 2, Mrs. John. Ystradowen; 3, F. Huish. Talygarn. Home-made Loaf of Bread: 1, Mrs. A. Hole.

PORTHCAWL URBAN COUNCIL The fortnightly meeting of the Portheawl Council was held on Monday night. There were present Mr. J. L. Lambert, J.P. (in the chair), Messrs. W. J. Griffin, David Jones, John Elias (Nottage), T. E. Deere, and John Elias (Newton), with the deputy clerk (Mr. W. Chorley), and the surveyor and in- spector (Mr. A. S. Lilley). LIFEBOAT SATURDAY. Mr. Wyndham T. Comley, who is acting as local secretary of the Lifeboat Saturday fund, asked the permission of the Council to the Fire Brigade taking part in the carnival pro- cession on Saturday (to-morrow). Mr. Elias (Newton) When will the uni- forms be here? The Surveyor: I am told they will be here on Wednesday at the latest. Mr. Lilley added' that all the mem were willing to take part in the procession. On the motion of Mr. Elias (Newton), it was agreed' to accede to the request. BAND STAND. The Works Committee, which had met a. deputation from the Chamber of Trade with regard to the proposal of the latter body to erect a. band-stand on the esplanade, recom- mended the Council to grant a site for the proposed' erection, subject to the plan being approved of by the Council, and to the struc- ture being handed over on completion. Mr. Deere proposed the adoption of the re- commendation, which was agreed to. PUBLIC HEALTH ACT. A lengthy commmunication from the Home Office dealt with the proposal of the Council to put into force the Public Health Amend- ment Act. It was stated that before an Order could be granted full information must be supplied as to the character, situation and equipment of the Fire Brigade. The (secretary of State also forwarded a ,copy of a letter received from Messrs. Lloyd and Platt, solicitors, Cardiff, acting on be- half of Mr. T. G. Jones, Mackworth-road, stating that they had been consulted! with re- ference to the proposal of the Council to put in force Sections 82 and 83 of Part 7 of the Public Health Amendment Act. Their client was the owner of a plot of land, and the foreshore adjoining situated at the ex- treme end of Mackworth-road and fronting Sandy Bay. On a portion of this land a structure had been erected which, for many years, had been used' for the purpose of sup- I plying refreshments to visitors, while the foreshore immediately in front had been util- ised for the purpose of hiring bathing machines. Until they knew the nature of the regulations the Council proposed to make, they lodged their formal objection. The letter was referred to the Works Com- mittee. HOTEL VERANDA. Considerable discussion took place on a re- commendation from the Works Committee to approve of plans for a veranda to be con- structed at the Brogden Hotel. The Chairman and Mr. Deere thought it should be stipulated that the veranda should not project to a point more than 18ft. from the centre of the road, the former pointing out that the time might come when the Council would have to purchase property in order to widen that road. Mr. Elias (Newton) said the veranda would be a great improvement to the hotel, and there were other instances in the place where such erections had been allowed. If this were made the subject of a trial in the courts he did not think the Council would) stand a ghost of a chance. Mr. Griffin was of opinion that the owner of the hotel had absolute right of ownership of the land over which the veranda would be placed. The resolution of the committee, to approve of the plans, was carried. SEA WALL EXTENSION. Mr. David Jones proposed' that the ques- tion of extending the esplanade sea wall and of carrying out necessary repairs be placed, on the agenda of the next Council meeting for consideration. The members had it in their minds that this work must be .attended to during the coming winter, and he thought the time was ripe for a preliminary discus- sion. Mr. Elias (Nottage) thought the matter might be left until the end of August, and the Chairman thought it would be well that the matter should go to the Works Committee first, so that the surveyor might be instructed what plans, etc., to prepare. Mr. Deere seconded the motion, which was carried nem. con. PRINTING OF MINUTES. The Chairman said a frightful waste of time occurred at every meeting of the Council in the reading of the minutes, and he did not think it was premature to consider the advisability of having the minutes printed, the advantages of which must be apparent to all the members. Not only would, a great deal of time be saved, but much misunder- standing as to what had taken place at pre- vious meetings would be avoided. He pro- posed' that the clerk be instructed to make inquiries as to the cost of printing the minutes of each meeting. Mr. Griffin seconded. The minutes of the Council were getting very long, and it cer- tainly would be well if a more expeditious way of dealing with them could be decided upon. It was time to devise some methodl of curtailing the long hours which they spent at every meeting of the Council. Mr. Elias (Nottage) pointed out that the committee appointed to consider suggested changes in the staff had a proposal to make with regard to typing the minutes. The Chairman There is nothing in the re- solutions of that committee to that effect. Mr. Elias: It was considered by the com- mittee. The Chairman There is not a word to that effect in the report. The Chairman's proposition was agreed! to.

On the notice board of an Essex ch-apel the following announcements appear one below the other: A potato-pie supper will be held on Saturday night." Subject for Sunday morn- ing's sermon: A Night of Agony." Tine propose] to erect, a shrine to Joark of Aro at Westminster Cathedral has received the blest- iner of the Pope. At a meeting of the Lexden Uuardiane it was stated that a man was in the lunatic asylum in coneequenoe of over excitement at the recent Colchester pageant. MtAA Carrie Oliver, who was marriedjat Guild. ford on Friday, wsfs the last of a family'of seven sons and seven daugmere to be married. Mr. fcoulden Oliver, her. father, is the proud possessor of 'forlv-three vrglixictilldreu.

5? RINGS j' j aci I '-<. I I I NEXT DOOR 0 T0 FREE || LIBRARY I I Our Stock of Rings is the most complete and up- I to-date in the district, and our increasing Sales convince us our PRICES ARE RIGHT. We have O Gem Set Rings ranging from 7s. 6d. to £ 20, so whatever the extent of your purse you can rely on having the BEST POSSIBLE VALUE.. WEDDING RINGS & KEEPERS can always be bought here at least 10 per cent. f!|| below prices charged by the so-called wholesale dfv firms. Private Room for Fitting. iy} ,p firms. Private Room for Fitting. iy} ——— I 1 G. Williams, Jeweller, =1 WYNDHAM STREET, BRIDGEND. g THE BRIDGEND GAS & WATER Co. Invite enquiries for all the Latest and Best Gas Appliances for all purposes. LIGHTING. Bridgend are the Gas Lighted Shops buy Hawker's rubbish, but only the Best Inverted and other Incandescent Fitting Burners and Mantles for the best results. HEATING. One lady customer expresses T the opinion of many others when she says I wouldn't be without my Gas Fire# for anything." J CLEAN, CONVENIENT, COMFORTABLE. For Shops, Offices, and Public Buildings, wø specially recommend the Gas-heated Steam. Radiator (see illustration), as the most effec- tive and economical Heater. COOKING* satisfied users say -Lhe Gas,. Cooker is mdispen sable—once used, always used All Orders sent to the Offices, Quarella Road, will receive prompt and careful attention. ——————————

HINTS FOR THE HOME. CARVED gilt frames may be cleaned by apply- ing a mixture of two or three beaten whites of eggs and ioz. of soda with a soft brush. A NUMEROUS FAMILY. Have you heard of the terrible family" They," And the dreadful venomous things they say? Why, half the gossip under the sun, If you trace it back, you will find begun In that wretched house of They. A numerous family, so I am told, And its genealogical tree is old; For ever since Adam and Eve began To build up the curious race of man Has existed the house of "They. 4 FRUIT STAINS. Fruit stains may be removed from grey or fast-coloured dresses by the use of chloride of soda. Another way to take fruit stains out of linen or clothing is to stretch the stained part lightly over a basin, and keep pouring boiling water through it from a kettle, until the stain disappears. Tea or coffee stains can be taken out in the same way. FUN AT HOME. Don't be afraid of a little fun at home. Don't shut your houses lest the sun should fade your carpets, and your hearts lest a hearty laugh shake down some of the musty old cobwebs there! TO CLEAN BRASS TRAYS. Brass trays which have become tarnished should be cleaned by rubbing the following mix- ture in with a brush, leaving it to dry on the tray for twenty-four hours, and then wiping it off with a soft cloth. Take a ilb. of whiting and add £ oz. of spirits of wine and half the quantity of spirits of camphor and household ammonia. Then stir in a tablespoonful of spirits of turpentine and mix thoroughly. TO WASH A DOWN QUILT. The following is a good method of cleaning a down quilt: First hang it on a line in the open air after shaking it thoroughly. Then place it in a tub of warm water with equal quantities of flour, cornmeal, and household salt. Rub and squeeze well with the hands, rinse in fresh water, and hang up on the line to dry. CLEANING VALUABLE LACE. Valuable lace can be cleaned perfectly by laying it on tissue paper in a bed of warm bran, and gently rubbing it with the bran until all traces of dirt and dust are removed. This is a method often adopted by many dry cleaners, and is in every way as good as chemicals, besides preserving the lace. HOW TO CRYSTALLISE FLOWERS. Flowers can easily be crystallised for table decoration in the following manner: Dissolve 18oz. of pure alum in a quart of soft water, ob- serving the same proportion for a greater or less quantity. Boil in a close tin vessel over a moderate fire; keep the solution stirred with a wooden spoon; then pour it into an earthen vessel, and suspend the flowers to be crystallised in the alum water, which should be at less than tepid heat. Let the vessel stand for twenty-four hours, beinfc careful that it is not shaken or even jarred: When taken out the flowers must bo hung up to dry. The solution must be neither too hot nor too cold, about 95deg. Fahrenheit. Ears of corn, polly sprigs, furze blossoms, and marguerites can all be crystallised. CARE OF PALMS. To preserve palms in good condition, wipe over the leaves occasionally with a small sponge dipped in a mixture of equal parts of milk and tepid water. The glossy appearance of the leaves will then be retained. TO REMOVE INKSTAINS ON SILVER. Make a solution of chloride of lime and water in the proportion of 2oz. of lime te three- quarters of a pint of water. Rub the stains with this, then wash it off at once, and polish tho silver in the usual way. TO WASH CHIFFON.. To clean chiffon, make a lather of white soap and water,, and allow it to soak in this. Do not rub the chiffon, but stir it well with the hand. then rinse in a succession of tepid waters until the last is quite clean. Dissolve a little gum arabic in half a cup of water, adding a few drops of white vinegar, and dip the chiffen in this, taking care not to squeeze or wring it, but to lay it, betwc<a| a folded cloth and to pat it dry. Lastly, irSi on the wrong side with a fairly warm irou; covered with tissue pa-peA. RENOVATING PLASTER OF PARIS. Planter of Paris that ha.s become dinty may be renovated in the feJlowing way: Melt some whiting in water, dissolve a little, isinglass in warm water, and add this to the whiting to pre- vent it from rubbing off. Stir the liquid well and apply it to the plaster.

"Was it a quiet wedding?" "Of course. You didn't expect they would quarrel right before the clergyman, did yoWl?" Adolphus: "And if there is so moonlight, wil-1 you meet me by gaslight, Angelina?" Angelina: "No, Adolplius; I am no gas meter." Shor.t: "Could you lend me five pounds, old man?" Long: "Yes, I could :(f but Short: ^Eut what?" Long; "I couldu't get it back." A

THE GUTTRIDGE BAZAARS. Br,idgend-Capoline Street. Neath-1, Windsor Road. Aberkenfig-Oak Street. Aberavon—High Street. Port Talbot-139,. Crown Sf. (HENRY JAMES, Proprietor, Port Talbot). SPECIAL THIS WEEK! Trinket Sets 1/7* The Popular House for all Household Sundries. ¡ The Guttridge Bazaars sell all Goods. at Warehouse Prices. S » a, WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE,- PORT TALBOT. CHIEF OFFICE-ABEBAYON. 922e

P1"' Said to be the oldest auctioneer in England, Mr. Joseph Leech has died at Ashton-under- Lyne at the age of eighty-six. At White Notley, Essex, a ferret, belonging to a gamekeeper named Leeway, has adopted a kitten, which she suckles with her young. Of £ 900 spent by Walthametow Education Committee under the Provision of Meals Act, only £2 was found to be recoverable from parents. The Thames watermen's competition for the much-coveted Doggett's coat and badge was Towed off on Friday, the course being from London Bridge to Chelsea. G. R. Luck (Erith), was the winner. William Rust, fifty-five, of Bedford, the driver of the Nottingham express- leaving St. Pancraa. at ip.25 on Friday morning, suddenly expired afe his post as* the train was passing Welling;-> borough Station. Ae there were "Allens" living' m Rowton Bowse- Nowington Butts, a summons on a man named Allen. said to be living there, could not be served, it was stated at Tower Bridge PoKce-wwt. Dr. Joseph Awterne Ormerod, physician and formeriy: medical jcgistrar to St. Bartholomew's Hospital, has been appointed registrar of the Royal College of Physicians, in the place of Dr. Edswird Liveinc. who has retired. Diamonds in large quantities have been £ pun<i near the Guchassib district, South African Territories, according to a telegram to 'Berlin. from the Governor of German South-West Afrffja. The Rifle Championship and Challenge Cap for the, best shot in the Aldershot command dur- ing 1909 has been won by Sergeant-instructor of Musketry Mortimer, A.S.C. Colou r-sergeanfc Sutherland, the Gordou Highlanders, tecocd.