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BRIDGEND POLICE COURT. r Saturday.—Before Messrs. R. W. LleAveliyn (in the chair), J. I. D. Xicholl. W. Llew- ellyn, Onslow P. Traherne, W. J. Lewis, J. P. Gibbon, John Howells, W. Edwards, T. C. Jones, Dr. D. J. Thomas, and Rev. H. Eynon Lewis. SINGULAR WITNESSES IN BRIDGEND CASE. HAVE YOU BEEN IX THE srx." Gertie Baggott, single woman, whose ad- dress was given as the Union Workhouse, Bridgend, and who formerly lived in Ceme- I tery-road, Bridgend, summoned1 William King, Caevatry-terrace, Bridgend, haulier, to show cause, etc. Mr. Harold Lloyd- de- fended. Complainant stated that the child was born on May 1st last. She walked out with de- fendant- as his sweetheart from July to Sep- tember, last year. Intimacy took place on sc-veral occasions, including the 16th July. Mr. Harold Lloyd: What day of the week was the 16th July on?—Complainant: On Wednesday. • Would you be surprised to hear that is the I wrong day?-—Yes. How do you fix the 16th July?—(After hesi- tation) It was just before I went to the sea- side. Replying to further questions, complainant said she only lived a few yards from the de- fendant. but did not tell him of her condi- tion, because he "hooked it" out of the way every time she saw him. She sent for him after the birth, and he came to see her the next day, denying the paternity. Mr. Hoyd Defendant says the only time he was in your company was in the first week in April?—That's a lie. She denied impro- priety with other men. Catherine Kelly, 51 New-town,married, said she had seen the parties together on several occasions, but could not remember the dates. Afterwards she said she re- membered seeing them together on the 14th August. When cross-examined by Mr. Lloyd, the witness was rather demonstra- tive in manner, and gave curious answers. She was asked by Mr. Lloyd whether she had been in the sun. Witness (sharply): What's that? Mr. Lloyd Oh, answer the questions. The Chairman Why don't you answer the questions properly ? Witness (curtesying): I apologise, your hon- our. my lord. The witness continued to be singular in her manner, and was dismissed from the witness- box. Whilst she was giving her evidence, a young woman in court burst into laughter, and was ordered out of court. She was stated to be a sister of the complainant. Thomas John. Laleston, haulier, was the next witness called, and asked what he knew about the case laconically exclaimed, "No- thing." The Magistrates' Clerk Why are you here? —Witness: I have been summoned. You know what for ?—Yes. What for?—To come and tell the truth, I hope. Mr. Lloyd We have not heard of him. Complainant said she had subpeened the witness because her sister had told her he had seen defendant with her. The Magistrates'' Clerk (to witness): Do you know the defendant?—No. Ever seen him before?—Yes, I know him by sight. Have you seen him with the complainant? —No. Mrs. Lewis, of Nantymoel, formerly living next dooi*to the complainant, said she knew both parties, but had never seen them to- gether. The case was dismissed without calling upon the defence. The Chairman said there was no reason why another summons should not be taken out if,someone acted for the complainant. Fitu IT SALESMAN DISMISSED. Charles Reynolds, 6 Scotch-street, Cardiff, was summoned by Walter Powell, 73 Nolton- street, Bridgend, for obtaining by false pre- tences irom Thomas Edmunds, of Maesteg, the sum of 10s. with intent to defraud. The case had been adjourned for a week for the attendance of Edmunds. Supt. Menhinick said the police had seen Mr. Edmunds, who said he could not render any assistance to the prosecution if he came. The case was dismissed, the Chairman tell- ing the defendant he might consider himself lucky he had got off. CHILD PERFORMER AT MAESTEG. Francis Merry, Maesteg, theatrical mana- ger, was summoned for employing a child, Bessie Chetwyn, under 14 years of age, in a theatrical entertainment between the hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. without the necessary license. Florence Chetwyn, mother of the child, was summoned for conducing to the offence. Inspector John Sansome stated1 that he visited the Maesteg Town Hall on August 2nd and saw the child, Bessie Chetwyn. taking a part in a play called "Drink." She was on the stage off and on for an hour or two—till after ten o'clock. At the conclusion of the performance, witness saw Mr. Merry and asked him why he had allowed the child to appear without a license, and lie replied, You are aware of the fact that I applied for a license on Saturday, and that I failed: to get it." Witness replied that he knew that was so. The defendant Merry informed the Bench that if the child had not appeared, the en- gagement at Maesteg would have collapsed. The child's mother had made the usual appli- cation at that court for a license on the pre- vious Saturday, when the police superinten- dent informed the Bench that seven days' notice had not been given, in consequence of which they refused the license. He was ig- norant of the fact that so many days' notice had1 to be given. The Deputy Clerk (Mr. J. W. Hughes): Haven't you applied for a similar license pre- viously? Defendant: Yes, but in no case previously has a seven days' notice been asked for. The Chairman The law is quite clear on that point. Supt. Menhinick said' the police did not wish to press the charge in any vindictive way. Merry was fined 10s., and the Chairman pointed out that though he had been granted' a license elsewhere when a seven days' notice had not been given, it was probably because the justices did not understand what notice was required. It was clearly laid down in the law that a seven days' notice should be given. » The case against Mr6. Chetwyn was with- drawn. LALESTON MAN AND MOTHER-IN-LAW. William Woodham, Laleston, labourer, was summoned by his wife. Elizabeth Ann Woodl- ham, under the Summary Jurisdiction (Mar- ried Women) Act. complainant applying for a separation order on the grounds of persistent cruelty. Complainant stated that her husband had been ill-treating her continually for several years. She narrated several acts of ill- treatment on the part of her husband, stating that on one recent occasion he struck her twice on the head with his closed fist. Katie John, Cwmffos, gave corroborative evidence, as. also did Mrs. Richards, com- plainant's mother. The latter, who was ex- ceedingly voluble, alleged that her son-in-law had been most cruel to my dear girl," and on one occasion, she said, he tried to choke her. At the conclusion she turned to the defendant, and declared, You are a villain you ought to be shot. Your behaviour was scandalous." Defendant said his mother-in-law was the cause of the trouble between them, and added that he was very fond of his w Ife. There was a home ready for her. After hearing the evidence of P.C. Hughes, who described the defendant as a respectable man, the Bench bound the defendant over for six months. Addressing the mother-in-law, the Chairman said: "We are afraid you are at the bottom of this. You have undoubtedly a long tongue." He recommended the- com- plainant to keep away from her mother. Complainant I will not go back to him. The Chairman It is your duty to go back. Complainant: I cannot live with him again. The Chairman Don't you talk so much. Complainant: I would rather go to the Workhouse. OGMORE POLICEMAN ASSAULTED. Thomas Osborne Thomas, Nantymoel, rider, Wtig charged with being drunk and disorderly and assaulting P.C. Williams. }1, D. Llewellyn defended. The officer stated that he had occasion to speak to the defendant, who struck him a' severe blow in the face, causing blood to flow profusely. With the assistance of another constable, witness took the defendant to the Police-station. Defendant pleaded' guilty, and Mr. Llew- ellyn made a plea on his behalf, stating that the man had no recollection of the affair, and was sorry for what he might have done. Defendant had to pay 15s. for being drunk and disorderly, and t2 for the assault; in default two months' imprisonment. UNDUTTFUL SONS. George Ware, 11 Mill-street, Tonyrefail, collier, was summoned with respect to the maintenance of his parent, who is chargeable to the Bridgend and Cow bridge Guardians. Relieving Officer Evan Evans stated that de- fendant owed zE2 12s. under an order of the Bench by which lie was to pay 2s. per week. He was a single man, and earned £ 1 13s. od. per week.—One month, suspended 14 days. Thomas Anthony, 31 Ivor-street, Maesteg, was stated to be £16s. in arrears on a similar order. The relieving officer said defendant was married, and had five children depen- dent, but lie earned E2 4s. 7d. a week, and the order was only for one shilling. The sen- ievme was owe month's imprisonment, suspen- ded a fortnight. A similar decision was given in the case against Hugh McLeod, 3 Coronation-street, Gilfach Goch. who was stated to be £ 3 10s. in arrear on an* order to pay 5s. a week towards the support of his child. Defendant is a widower, and earns El 3s. 10<1:. per week. Tiir- SHOP HOURS ACT. Morgan Jenkins, John-street, Porthcawl, outfitter, was summoned for not having posted in a conspicuous place in his shop an abstract of the Shop Hours Act, stating the number of hours during which a lad under the age of 16 should be employed. Inspector Ben Evans proved the case. He added1 that defendant, on his attention being called to the fact that he was not complying with the law, replied, I did not know it was necessary in a hairdresser's shop." Defendant, who said he did not wish to avoid' the law in any way, was fined 10s. A similar fine was imposed' on William Oli- ver, Porthcawl, fruiterer, for a like offence. ELECTED TO GO FOR TRIAL. CAERAU PARENTS CHARGED WITH NEGLECT. John Ford, 14 Albert-street, Caerau, a mason, and his wife, Elizabeth Ford, were charged with neglecting their five children, the eldest 16 years of age, and' the youngest 2 years, in a manner likely to cause them un- necessary suffering and injury to their health. Defendants elected to be tried by a jury at Quarter Sessions. Alderman T. J. Hughes, who appeared to prosecute on behalf of the N.S.P.C.C., said the children had been cruelly neglected, and had it not been for the kindness of neighbours they would have starved. The maie defen- dant had given way to drink, and did not give his wife anything like the money he ought to. The w ife, who had also taken to dh-ink, was not free from blame, because she had a son at home who earned 1:1 a week. which he gave her, and there was a daugh- ter earning also. Inspector Watson, of the N.S.P'.C.C. statedkthat the complaint in this case was one of neglect rather than of cruelty. He spoke to frequent visits to the house, when he found the children in a dirty and ill-clad con- dition. On some occasions he found no food in the house, and the mother admitted that they had not been fed. He had often ob- tained food for them. Both defendants were frequently seen under the influence of drink;, and the condition of the children was worse now than it was when the case first came under the observation of the Society. Dr. Allan D. Low. Bridgend. stated that he examined the five children on August 8th. The youngest child was wearing only a dirty woollen vest, and the mother admitted it had been in that condition all day long, as the other clothing: was in the wash. The child was filthy through playing in the garden, but it was fairly well nourished. The other child- ren were very dirty and ill-clad. There was no bed clothing in the house, and, apart from stew in a saucepan, there was no food in the house. He thought the children's health had suffered through the neglect. Mrs. Sarah John, 14 Albert-street, Caerau, sister of the female defendant, who was treated as a hostile witness, admitted she had fed the children often. Sergt. David Davies, Caerau, said he had had the children under observation for six months. He had visited, the house on several occasions when there was no food there. He had found the husband drunk upstairs on some occasions, and he had also been to the house when the wife was not there. The children had not been fed to his knowledge on many occasions. The male defendant was a drunkard and had been convicted many times. j.T_ i The case was adjourned for a month, and the Chairman warned the defendants that if they did not look after the children properly in the meantime, they would be committed for trial at the adjourned hearing. They would be kept under police supervision in the meantime. USED AN OLD TICKET. LLANHARRAX SUB-POSTMASTER FIXED. William Hopkins, post office. Llanharran, sub-postmaster, was charged with travelling on the G.W. Railway at Bridgend without having paid his fare, and with intent to avoid payment. Mr. Parsons (Messrs. Vachell and Co., Cardiff) appeared for the prosecution. Ticket Collector John Webber, Bridgend, stated that on July 16th he was examining tickets in a train leaving Bridgend at eleven o'clock. Defendant tendered the forward portion of a return ticket issued at Bridgend two days previously, and bearing a punch mark. Witness pointed this out to him, and informed him that the ticket had been previously used. Defendant replied, "I cant remember," and he failed to produce the re- turn half of the ticket. Defendant: I tendered payment at once? Witness: No., you did not offer payment at all. Arthur Cromwell, stationmaster at Bridg- end, stated that defendant came to see him, and alleged that the ticket collector had re- fused to accept the fare. Defendant offered witness the money, but he said he could not accept it in the circumstances. Hopkins ad- mitted that the ticket had been used by his sister, but that he did not know this when he took it from the house. Defendant said that he had no intention' of defrauding the company, and that he did not know the ticket had been previously used. A fine of £1 was imposed. A WIFE'S MAINTENANCE. Edwin Williams, blacksmith, Bridgend, was summoned in respect of E6 6s. arrears on an order to contribute towards the support of his wife, Margaret Williams, described as an in- mate of the Workhouse. Defendant was sentenced to one months imprisonment, suspended for one month to give him an opportunity to pay. MISCELLANEOUS. C. Sansome, licensee of the Queen's Hotel. Porthcawl, was granted an occasional license to sell intoxicants at Porthcawl Spofts on August 16th. William Pullen, Oddfellows' Arms, Bettws, was given a similar privilege for the Bettws Sports. The use of improper language led to the im- position of a fine of 15s. on each of the follow- ing —Michael Keefe, Maesteg, sinker Thos. Thomas, Caerau, collier; Peter Austin, Nant- yffyllon, collier; John Davies, Caerau, re- pairer; Elias Thomas, Caerau, collier; Wm. J. Williams, Pontycymmer, collier; Albert Archer, Pontycvmmer, collier; and Thomas Jones, Nantyffyllon. collier. For allowing two pigs to stray, Benjamin Jones, Caerau, collier, had to pay 56. and 6s. costs. Thomas Poples, Nantymoel. collier, was fined 15s. for committing a nuisance. A chimney on fire led to Evan Price, a Pon- tycymmer grocer, having to pay 5s. For fighting in the public thoroughfare, Daniel Evans and William Lewis, Fontycym- mei:, and Griffith Jenkins. Maesteg, were fined 15s. each, and Benjamin Thomas. Maesteg, 25s. James Bowden, Pricetowvi, collier, was miilct-ed, in 2s. 6d. for allowing his dog to be at large. Summonses against David Crammond' and Albert Preece, Kenfig Hill, colliers, for falsely representing themselves to be travellers at the Cross Keys, Bridgend, were dismissed, de- fendants stating that they had' been walking about all night. For being d't unk and disorderly, William J. Evans, Caerau, labourer, was fined 2os.; Richard Williams, Aberkenfig, collier. 15s. Stephen Gibson, Pyle, pumpsman, 15s.; Al- bert Jones. Aberkenfig, labourer, 20s.; Jas. Southern, Aberkenfig, labourer, 20s. Thomas Hopkins, Nantyffyllon, collierj 15s. For being, drunk in charge of a child, James I Underhill, Bridgend, labourer, had to pay 20s. John Edwards, 17 Bridge-street, Ogmore Vale, summoned David John Gardiner, Nant- ymoel, for assault on July 24th. Complan- ant alleged that the assault was committed without any provocation. A warrant was is- sued against the defendant, who did not ap- pear. Monday.—Before Mr. W. J. Lewis. ALLEGED HOUSE BREAKING AT ABERKENFIG. NANTYFFYLLON MEN CHARGED. David Morgan Lewis and J. Morrisey, both of 28 High-street, Nantyffyllon, were charged with breaking and entering a dwelling-house, No. 2 Bridgend-road, Aberkenfig, occupied by Miss Edith Scribbens, at about 8 o'clock on Saturday night, and stealing a number of household articles. Sergeant Phillips said' that he arrested one of the prisoners outside the house, and the other at the railway station. On searching Lewis lie found a purse containing a dog license which belonged to Miss Sribbens's bro- ther. When charged, Lewis admitted the of- fence, but the other defendant said he was outside the house, but knew nothing of the alleged robbery. Both were remanded until Saturday in cus- tody. DRUNKENNESS. I John Murphy, labourer, no fixed1 abode, was charged with being drunk and disorderly at Tondu on Sunday. P.C. Lloyd gave evidence and defendant was fined 10s., or seven days. Wednesday.—Before Mr. W. J. Lewis. ALL-L, GED THEFTS AT MAESTEG. Susie Brown, Maesteg, was charged with stealing a lady's brown fur necklet, together with a jacket and brooch, value 30s., the property of George Tayton. A remand was granted until Saturday. Arthur May, of Maesteg, charged with stealing a pair of boots value 7s. 6d. belong- ing to Richard Lowe, Maesteg, was also re- manded.

A DAY WITH BILLY. As I promised your readers, I went to look up Billy the other day so as to induce him to join the merry chase. William was not at home when I arrived, so I proceeded to search for necessary lubricant wherewith to moisten my phonograph. A patient search revealed' nothing except a bottle. Just then William's son turned up and enquired' what I was searching for. I replied "Nothing." Said he, That's all right, you'll find it in that bottle." That urchin wants sitting on. Then William arrived-, and I knew that I was on a stone ginger" chance. "Where is the gargle ?" quoth I, in haste. When I come to interview you it does not satisfy my ambitions to squat in your best armchair and dream of limpid waters." Billy produced the keys, and looked sad. Said he, "I have just returned from visiting my medico, and he informs me that what I want is more exercise and less refres but I need not add the appalling details. The very thing," I replied, Come and pursue the otter. You have pounds too II much blubber, so that you will have a good excuse for melting some." Accordingly we arranged' that William was to fetch me in the motor. Arrived on the scene of action, late as usual, hounds were already speaking, andl he got interested. Come on, and join the sport," said' Bill, and we descended to the odoriferous treacle bed. "My stars, she is doing herself proud," said Bill; "what do you call it?" "This," I re- torted, is what is known as the Ogmore, or perhaps it was the Ogmore. but you had bet- ter inquire at Maesteg, where you will get every information. I believe that they call- it water up there." Then we took up the chase, making as much noise as possible between our puffs, until William, exhausted, tried to balance himself upon a stone in the middle of the open drain. The result surpassed anything that I have ever seen or whiffled. Flor de Aberken- fig was mixed with essence de Maesteg and extrait de Tondu. I responded to Bill's shrieks for assistance, holding my beak, and my remarks were not cordial. At your time of life, you ought to know better than to go in for balancing your fat carcase on giddy pinnacles. You know that your best days are gone, and those that you have now are not intended to be giddy." How was I to know that I could not bal- ance. until I tried, and how was I to be aware that such a condensed whiff could be got in one sniff?" retorted Billiam, as he rolled in the grass to cleanse himself to some small ex- tent- Then Charles turned up. '"Why has he been grovelling at this hour where he ought not to have been ? He does tiddleywink give him another roll or two and tften bury him." Not a word, old man not a word to hurt his nice feelings. He is very sensitive when he is dirty, and objects to perfumes of any sort. And moreover, I'll tell you, between ourselves, Avhat is u-p Avith him he has corJ" verted, or endeavoured to convert, himself into the exhaust of his motor, so as to econo- mize." It was a glorious day. I took him home in triumph and thought- lessly handed him over to Mrs. William, who told. me that the next time that we went out we ought to go in a cart with our legs tied, and a net over us, so that we could not move without permission. CHASSEUR.

G.W.R. DEVELOPMENTS. + NO MENTION OF LOCAL MAIN LINE DIVERSION. The report of the directors of the Great Western Railway Company for the past half- year gives unusual prominence to schemes for the development of the company's interests in South Wales. During the past half-year Glamorgan and Monmouth claimed no less than a third of the total capital expenditure of £603,000 incurred during the past six months over the Avhole of the company s great system, and how diversined in charac- ter were the works on which this money was spent may be gathered from the following de- tails taken from the past half-year's accounts. Additional accommodation at New- port, Cardiff and Llanelly-in- cluding widening line at Risca. £42,320 Tipping appliances, etc., at Swan- sea's new dock £ 2b,loJ Passenger Station at Pontypool (portion of) £ 16,618 Swansea lines £101,947 Fishguard and Rosslare railways and harbours £ 24.500 All these improvements have been necessi- tated by the rapid growth of the company's South Wales traffic, but the story of develop- ment has yet been only half told, and among the further expenditures for which the sanc- tion of the shareholders will be asked at the meeting will be the following:- Widening portions of Monmouth- shire Railway £ 50,000 Quadrupling line at Newport £ 35,000 Locomotive depot and marshalling sidings at Rogerstone £ 50.000 Coal tips at Swansea's new dock. £ 80,000

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"I want woman's right," said the wffe, just homo from a suffragist meeting. You'll get a man's left," said the husband, slowly rolling up his shirt sleeves, "if you go out and leave me to bath the four kids again. Missionary: "So you are cured of eanni- balism? I am glad of that. Whom have you to thank for it?" Native Chief: Yonr prede- cessor." Missionary: But yon ate Jaim." Native Chiet: "Yes. That cored us."

FIGHT BEFORE AUDITOR. LAST STAGE IN THE PORTHCAWL STREETS DISPUTE. The dispute between the Perth caw I Council and Messrs. J. L. and H. F. Lambert with reference to taking over Fenton-place and Victoria-avenue, two private streets off Vic- toria-road, formed the subject of a lengthy inquiry by Mr. M. D. Propert. Local Govern- ment Board auditor, at the Council Offices, Porthcawl, on Monday afternoon, at the com- mencement of the audit of the Council's accounts for the half-year ended Lady Day, 1909. Mr. John Grace (a member of the Coun- cil) objecting to certain payments made. by the Council in connection with the matters which, he contended, were illegal. Mr. E. T. David (clerk). Mr. J. L. Lambert (chair- man), and Mr. John Eiias were among those present. Mr. Grace at the outset remarked that Mr. Lambert, the chairman of the Coun- cil, was interested in the property in question, but it was not on account of any personal feeling between- them that he (Mr. Grace) took this course, but because lie be- lieved it to be his duty as a public represen- tative. The Auditor: We will assume that, Mr. Grace. Mr. Grace went on to review the whole matter, the details of which have already ap- peared in the Gazette." He explained that the Council, in connection with their water scheme, had pipes laid in Victoria-avenue and Fenton-place, which were private streets be- longing to Messrs. Lambert, and, under the contract, the contractors were bound to re- store the roads to the condition in which they were in before the pipes were laid. On the completion of the works, Messrs. Lambert made a claim against the Council for JE70 with respect to Victoria-avenue, and £.55 with respect to Fenton-place, representing alleged damage. It was provided by the contract that any dispute should be SETTLED BY ARBITRATION. but after, a considerable bill of costs had been run up, the Council withdrew from the arbi- tration and entered into an agreement to take the roads over and put them in repair, on Messrs. Lambert contributing £ 5. Mr. Grace contended that, as, in his opinion, there was no damage done to the streets, the Council should have allowed the arbitration to have proceeded, especially as they had in- curred so much expense in the matter, and he, therefore, objected to the moneys spent by the Council in repairing the private streets and in posting notices to take them over. Replying to the auditor, Mr. E. T. David stated that the pipes were laid in the streets under Sections 16 and 54 of the Public Health Act, and the owners claimed' for the damage done to the roads. The Auditor: I take it, Mr. Grace, that this is more or less a question of fact. If any authority came on your property and in any way injured' it, I presume you would be fully entitled to damages. Mr. Grace My reply to that is that there was no damage, and that the Council asked the claimants for particulars of their claim, and we have not had them yet. The Auditor Were they declined. Mr. Grace The reply to our request for de- tails was the notice of the appointment of ar- bitrator. Mr. David explained that arbitrators were appointed on both sides, but they did not agree, and as they failed to agree also upon an umpire, the Local Government Board were asked to appoint one, which they did. The hearing was fixed for May 19th, but prior to that negotiations took place, and eventually an agreement was enteredl into by which Messrs. Lambert waived their claim, subject to the road being taken over, and the Council contributing a considerable portion to the costs of the works necessary in the streets. The agreement was SIGNED BY SIX MEMBERS of the Council, but afterwards a supplemen- tary agreement was entered into by which the Council were to carry out certain repairs, to- wards the cost of which Messrs. Lambert were to contribute L5. Mr. Grace contended that the agreements had not been acted upon, and the auditor spent some time in perusing the agreements, etc. Mr. Lambert pointed' out that under the original agreement Messrs. Lambert were given the option of carrying out the work in the streets at the amount of the lowest ten- der. Only one tender was received, which the Council did not open. A lot of the works provided for were deemed unnecessary, and eventually the majority of the Council thought it would be unwise to risk opening that tender, and he (Mr. Lambert) then made a suggestion for a final agreement, which was adopted. Mr. Elias: We knew whom that tender came from, and' we were at his mercy. Mr. Grace alleged that a portion of the road was not thrown open to the public in compli- ance with the agreement, and went on to question the legality of the agreements. The Auditor I am afraid you are bound by the agreement made by the majority of the Council. Mr. Grace: If we went to arbitration it could have been proved that no damage was done. The Auditor You don't object to compro- mise. Mr. Grace: I say in the circumstances the Council had no right to compromise. In further discussion, Mr. Lambert said Mr. Grace was away in P'aris enjoying himself at the time. Mr. Elias ventured the opinion that by compromising the Council had saved £ 800. The Auditor I am only too GLAD TO SEE COMPROMISES. in cases of arbitration. They are dreadfully expensive. At a later stage, Mr. Elias remarked The fact of the matter is, sir, there has been too much personal spleen in the matter." The Auditor I think it is a pity that in a town like Porthcawl, which is developing on such good lines, private considerations should prevail in any matters of this sort. We have represented here two sections of the Council, and I think it is rather a pity there is this dissension between you. Mr. Grace I would not have objected! if tho first agreement had been carried out, but I object to the Council altering the agreement so that they can take over roads which have not been properly made. The Auditor: But the Council said, We are not going to carry out the first agree- ment." Mr. Grace And I, as a ratepayer, have to contribute to put this street in proper condi- tion. The Auditor I am afraid I have no locus standi in that matter. Mr. Grace: Well, I submit that the agree- ments are illegal also. Mr. E. T. David, replying to the auditor, said he thought the agreements were legal. though counsel, asked to advise on a some- what similar matter in Suffolk-place, doubted whether the course proposed' would be legal. Mr. Lambert: The circumstances were not similar. Mr. Grace: It was an attempt to get the Council to take over streets ii-hichba-cl not been properly made. Mr. Lambert: That is not so; it was an at- tempt on behalf of the owners to come to an arrangement whereby the Council should lay Avatermains without paying compensation. Mr. Grace I object to the costs of the clerk in that matter, too. OBJECTIONS OVER-RULED. In over-ruling the objections the auditor said he thought it would be well if the Coun- cil in all cases exercised their statutory powers with respect to private streets, and did not enter into agreements. They might press I some people, but a considerable source for dis- satisfaction would be avoided. With refer- ence to the points raised by Mr. Grace, he thought he had heard sufficient to see that, so far as he was concerned, he would not be jus- tified in interfering with the moneys expen- ded by virtue of the agreements. From his experience of arbitrations, he thought the Council acted wisely in effecting a compro- mise, and the matter appeared perfectly clear from the- minutes and the agreements of the Council. He did not think he Avonld be justified, without considerable straining, in making any disallowance on the accounts. As to the question of costs due to the clerk' for preparing the abortive agreement in respect to Suffolk-place, he thought he must adopt a similar course. He observed that Mr. Grace had exercised his rítht to vote against cer- tain resolutions dealing with the matter. Mr. Grace thanked the auditor, adding: This was my opportunity, sir, of carrying my protest further."

TRAM AND TRAIN COLLIDE 11 KILLED AND 30 INJURED. An extraordinary accident has taken place outside Paris, by which over forty persons were killed and injured. Monday's Journal says: "A terrible accident occurred last night between Sceaux and Longjumeau, in the vicinity of Paris. A tram on the Odeon Arpa- jon service was travelling at a good speed when it was stopped in the darkness by a vehicle the horse of which had fallen. At this moment a goods train came up, the driver of which did not perceive the signals of distress of the tram-conductor, and a fearful collision resulted. ) The tram was completely wrecked, and passengers were thrown under the wheels of the train. The work of rescue occupied seve- ral hours. There were many dead and a num- ber of injured. All have been conveyed to Longjumeau. An enormous crowd is gathered at the scene of the accident."

GIFT FOR CANCER RESEARCH. OUTLAY OF A QUARTER OF A MILLION. The executors of the late Mr. Harry Bar- nato have decided to apply the sum of £250,000 left by him for the foundation of a hospital to the building and endowment qf an institution for the reception of cancer patients, which is to be administered in con- nection with the Middlesex Hospital, and will be erected in Nassau-street, adjoining the hospital's special cancer wards. The late Mr. Harry Barnato left £250,000 sterling for the purpose of founding a hospi- tal in commemoration of his brother, Mr. Barney Barnato, and his nephew, Mr. Woolf Joel, both of whom died before him. After a careful consideration of the merits of the many schemes put before them for the dis- posal of the money, the trustees, Mr. S. B. Joel, Mr. J. B. Joel, and Mr. S. G. Asher, have decided upon applying it to the building and endowment of an institution for the re- ception of cancer patients. With a view to increasing the potentialities of the bequest, the new insfitution will be ad- ministered, except as regards its finance, in connection with the Middlesex Hospital, and the trustees have been fortunate in procuring a suitable site in Nassau-street, adjoining this hospital's special cancer wards. Mr. J. Bland-Sutton, who is a member of the Cancer Investigation Committee of the Middlesex Hospital, considers, says the Times, that the gift of Mr. Barnato is one of the most notable ever made for the assistance of scientific research. Cancer research had been greatly handicapped, not only by lack of funds, but by want of therapeutic oppor- tunity. They would spend £2,000 on erecting cancer laboratories, and they would be able to induce some of the very best men to engage in research.

rHE CHINESE-JAPANESE DISPUTE. JAPAN BUILDING THE RAILWAY. CHINESE OBJECTIONS WITHDRAWN. The Times Pekin correspondent says that the decision of the Japanese Government to proceed independently with the reconstruc- tion of the Antung-Mukden Railway is another lesson to China of the need of strengthening her central authority, and put- ting at the head of her Foreign Office a statesman willing to accept responsibifity and able to enforce his authority. Desiring to cause as little friction as possible, it is said, Japan will postpone the question of land pur- chase, and will begin by boring the requisite tunnels. This work alone will require two years. By the terms of the agreement, China can repurchase the railway fifteen years after the completion of the improvements. The threatened difficulty has passed away. The Chinese Government has replied to the Japa- nese Note of August 7th, waiving its objec- tions to the widening of the gauge and to the necessary changes of route, but asking that the gauge should be the same as that of the Imperial Chinese Railway, and suggesting a Joint Commission on the question of changes of route. The Japanese Government, in repty, has stated that the gauge of the new line is exactly the same as that of the Im- perial Chinese Railway, and that as the route has already been settled by a Joint Commis- sion, there is no need to appoint another. The reconstruction of the Antung-Mukden Rail- way was begun on Saturday. There has been no disturbance anywhere along the line.

THE SHOP HOURS BILL The Bill to consolidate, amend, and extend the Shops Regulation Acts, 1892 and 1904, has been issued. The Government's proposals are that assistants are not to be employed more than sixty hours a week, exclusive of meals, nor after 8 p.m. on more than three days a week. Two hours overtime a day, on not more than thirty days a year, is ailowed. Every shop is to close not later than two o'clock one day in every week, and be closed for the serv- ing of customers on Sunday. In any area largely inhabited by Jews it shall not be obli- gatory to close a shop before two o'clock in the afternoon of Sunday if the shop is closed from sunset on Friday to sunset on Saturday. The trades exempted from weekly half-holi- day and Sunday closing are the sale by retail of intoxicating liquors for consumption on or off the premises, refreshments, including fruit, tobacco and other smokers' requisites, bread, confectionery, newspapers and periodi- cals, the business carried on at a railway re- freshment-room, the sale of motor or cycle accessories, milk, and cream.

FINANCES OF THE ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION. Mr. Shackleton has made a statement with regard to the financial a-spect of his recent Antarctic expedition. It appears that the expedition was financed to the extent of £ 20,000 by guarantees at the bank which have to be released not later than July next. A sum of £ 5,000 was contributed by the Aus- tralian Commonwealth Government, nnd £1,000 by the Government of New Zealand, which also assisted Mr. Shackleton in various other directions. The position now is that the guarantees for £ 20,000 have to be re- leased, and this Mr. Shackleton hopes will be done by the sale of his book and by his lec- tures and the money that his wife's relatives and he himself and his friends have contri- buted. The cost of the expedition was of course far in excess of £ 20,000. Since his re- turn Mr. Shackleton has not approached the Government in the matter, and it cannot therefore be said that they have declined to contribute. There was no American financial assistance towards the expedition.

MOTOR LAUNCH BLOWN UP. A motor launch blew up and was burnt to the water's edge in the Solway Firth on Friday night. There were five persons on board; a lady was rescued in an unconscious state, and died shortly afterwards. The ex- plosion is believed to have resulted in the death of three persons, and the total destruc- tion of the vessel by fire. The occupants of the boat, which was called the Sirius, were its owner, Mr. Alan Fergus- son, of The Hill, Creetown (a son of the late Sir James Fergusson, of Kilkerran, who was killed in the earthquake in Jamaica), Mrs. Fergusson, Captain Hendryson Caird, son of Mr. Caird, of Casseneary, Mr. Adam Birrell, lessee of the fishings, Creetown, and Mr. Sydney Seal, chauffeur to Mr. Fergusson. They were at the time returning to Creetown from Kippford, and it was when half-way round on the journey, in Balcarry Bay, that the accident occurred. There were lifebelts on board, and with one of these round him Mr. Birrell swam ashore. Mrs. Fergusson was picked up in a dying con- dition by a small steamboat, the Foam, which put off from Balcarry on receipt of news of the disaster. She was lashed to the mast of the launch, and had drifted seven miles from the place where the Sirius blew up. She suc- cumbed to her inj-uries soon after being taken on board the Foam. Captain Caird was rescued, and is doing well. Mr. Fergusson and Seal are missing, and it is to be feared both are dead. The cause of the afceident is be- lieved to have been the upsetting of a cook- ing stove, which set the petrol on fire.

What is it you don't like about Miss Gold- dust?" "Other fellows' arms." She: "Do you think tho hats are becoming this season?" He: "Yes; becoming worse." | Johnnie: "What's your ma do when you tell lies to her?" "She tells pa I take after him!" Housewife: "If you love work, why don't you find it?" Begging Tramp: "Love is blind, ye I know." Fatber, wha.t is an empty title?" "Well, an empty title is your mother's way of calling HM the head of the house."

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