The Glamorgan Gazette

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SOME REFLECTIONS FROM PORTHCAWL. BY SEA-SKRFENT." Whatever else I may be guilty of, it cannot be laid to my charge that I iack a musical soul, in proof of v/hich could be adduced the enthusiasm with which I supported the appli- cation of Mr. Higginson for permission to provide orchestral entertainments on the Esplanade. I have sufficient musical in- stinct to appreciate any form of melody— whether it be produced by a rippling brook or the grand organ of a cathedral, and to a like degree I abhor discord, whether it be in the Council-chamber or elsewhere. But 1, in common with a great many others, have had a surfeit of melody this year, and some of uc would die content if it were our lot never to hear a chord struck again. Four hours un- ceasing roaring of two great electrically- driven organs each night, which has 1MM.-n our unfortunate lot at Porthcawl during the past three weeks, ought to be sufficient to satisfy the greatest musical thirst, and it is little wonder that- many visitors, and residents alike, avoid the neghbourhood of the Esplan- ade at night-time like they avoid small-pox. With all respect to the gentleman who owns the motor-cars and roundabouts, to which people arc supposed to be attracted by the melodious strains in question, one cannot help suggesting that it would be a real char- ity on his part to reduce the quantity of noise to a minimum for the sake of the people who possess sensitive nerves and whose musical tastes are fully satisfied by half an hour (at most) of the air-rending organs. Porthcawl will lose its reputation as "a quiet health re- sort admirably suited to the jaded business man seeking re-invigoration" unless the Council can so amend their bye-laws as to place themselves in a position to. at any rate, restrict what approaches a public nuisance. A well-known public man who resides near the Fair Ground informed me last week that lie would have to change his address unless less music could be assured. The Porthcawl Council have speut-I was going to write "wasted"—hundreds of pounds in the past three or four years upon litiga- tion, but, straining at a knat while swallow- ing a camel, they have refused to incur the expenditure of a few sovereigns in a much- needed improvement. The delightful path through the fields from South-road to the Locks Common is made inconvenient, if not impassable, to a large section of people, owing to the high and awkward stiles which h ive to be got over, and the Council were ap- proached, through Councillor T. E. Deere, with the view to getting these replaced with wicket gates. In their unwisdom, however, the majority of the members at the Works Committee meeting voted in favour of provid- ing steps to the stiles, while promising to re- consider Mr. Deere's proposal in connection with the next estimate of rate. One is al- most inclined to express a hope that the mem- bers who voted against the proposition will get rheumatism some day. The Conner would do a service to a large number of people if they would adopt the suggestion made to them in regard to all the footpaths in the dis- trict. The following impressions of a Sunday at Porthcawl, which are given by a journalist in a contemporary, are interesting: "Porthcawl on Sunday last presented an appearance so foreign to that of Welsh villages on the Sab- bath that had one not known what day of the week it was, it would have been quite impos- sible to guess from anything that could be seen. Crowds of colliers arrived in brakes from the mining centres in the neighbouring hills and proceeded to quaff beer in the many public-houses, passers-by having full view of the orgies through the open tavern windows. The seaside minstrel collected a crowd about his piano when the bands of the departing Territorials had played their final marches to the railway station motor horns and the noise of many carts kept up an almost inees- sa.it clamour, and it was "Hey! Shon-i lroy 1" where there should have been only the sound of the sea. Golf was played with gaiety on the links, and bathing was the enjoyment of large numbers. In short, it was the Conti- nental Sunday in Wales—and worse." .s description relates to last Sunday week—the last day of the Territorials' visit—and it is only slightly over-done. The unfortunate feature is that this sort of thing is rapidlv in- creasing, as is exemplified by the fact that i-ic G.W.R. excursion from the Llynfi Valley on Sunday brought nearly 1..300 people, the gait of many of whom was none. too steady on the return to the railway scutier. It is stated that next year, if not this, the Company will run similar excursions "llm the Garw and Rhondda Valleys. Those v l u. wmle not being ultra-Sabbatarians, enj„«y a Sunday quietly spent, will agree that the ¡¡i- flux of thousands of (more or less) noisy trip- pers on Sundays cannot in the long run be of real value to Porthcawl as a residential r.'so't and the Mecca of good-class visitors. Cut the Railway Company' have no regard for what is best for Porthcawl. An illustration of honesty at Porthciwl (:r- curred the other day. A lady desired to transact some business at a local bank. Sh" arrived too early, and the bank being not yet opened, she went to the Esplanade and put her bag, containing cheques and other documents, beside her on a seat. She got up when the time had arrived for the 11.I1,k to open, but on reaching the counter she found that she had forgotten her bag. Hur- rying back, she was frightened to disooier that it was not on the seat where she had 'eft it. She went at once to the police-st it on to give notice of her loss. As blie went :n a gentleman passed out, having found the bag and conveyed it for safety to the c¡,! e of the police. The standard of honesty is com- mendably high in Porthcawl. The annual children's carnival promoted by the Porthcawl branch of the Young Helpers' League in aid of the funds of Dr. Barnardo's Homes, which was held on Wednesday even- ing, proved a thorough success, and that the event is losing none of its popularity was shown by the large attendance of juveniles and others in fancy costume and by the crowds which assembled along the line of route. The procession, in which over 200 must have taken part, was as picturesque a; usual, though one missed some of the striking features which have added to the interest in previous years, such as the representation of the Porthcawl "cot"—maintained in one of the hospitals by the local branch. The cos- tumes worn were exceedingly pretty, and various nationalities were represented, a number of young ladies appearing in Welsh costume. At the head of the procession marched the Pcgtycymmer Boys' Brigade Bugle Band, who enlivened the march, and a small company of the Bridgend Boys' Brigade under Capt. W. T. Davies, while the rear was brought up by two carriages, the first con- taining a number of lads "got up" as various wild beasts, and the latter containing the paraphernalia of a sweep. The procession, which was formed at Windmill House shortly after half-past six, was marshalled by Mr. G. S Jones, assisted by Mr. Cook, Rev. B. C. Davies, Mr. E. Jones, and others, and collec- tions were taken en route by a number of young ladies and others in character. The processionists marched via South-road to Fenton-place and Suffolk-place, and thence along Victoria-ioad and John-street to the Esplanade, where a brief halt was made, re- turning to the Council Schools, where the processionists dispersed, and collection boxes were opened. A great deal of credit is due to Mrs. G. S. Jones, the president of the branch, upon whom the work of organising the procession chiefly fell, and to Mrs. E. W. Pearce, treasurer; Miss Henry, secretary; and others who lent much-appreciated assist- ance. It was highly gratifying to the promo- ters to know that the proceeds amounted to nearly JE20.

JUDGE BRYN ROBERTS. FIERCE ATTACK BY A MINERS' AGENT. Mr. C. B. Stanton. in the course of a speech to the Pontypridd miners on Monday, described Judge Bryn Roberts as a man who would' be of damnable memory. Some of them were of tiie opinion, he went on. that tho Judge had declared war against all con- nected with the Miners' Federation. Time after time they had gone into court believing absolutely that they had a case which was un- answerable, but their men were being cast adrift like flotsam and jetsam. Men maimed and injured for life were without compensa- tion just because they had a man who had no appreciation in his (Mr. Stanton's) opinon of common honesty, and had declared that the applicants were malingerers. The judge was thus playing full-back to their employers. The judge, whether appointed by a Liberal Government or not.- must be brought to a sense of his responsibility.

MR. T. E. AYLWARD APPOINTED CONDUCTOR. ELECTION OF COMMITTEES AND OFFICIALS. A meeting of the guarantors of the Bridg- end and District Musical Society was held at the offices of Messrs. Stockwood and Williams yesterday afternoon for the purpose of elect- ing committees and officials. Messages were read from Colonel Xurbervill and others re- gretting inability to attend and expressing warm sympathy with the movement. A list of guarantors was presented by Mr. W. A. Williams, who was elected chairman pro. tem., showing that promises of support had- been made to the extent of £ 230. It was explained that no formal canvassing had been made, and that- in many cases promises had been given unsought. It is hoped that the guarantors' fund will amount to between E2,50 and £ 300 in the course of a short time, and the financial stability of the society will be thus assured. The following were elected the guarantors' representatives en the committee, to be aug- mented by six members elected by the choir —Messrs. R. K. Prichard, T. J. Hughes, S. H. Stockwood. A. G. Edwards, David Wil- liams (stationer), T. Edwards (draper), F. W. Laurence, J. ti. Dyer. J. P. Jones, H. Wood- wards, Richard Davies (relieving officer), Michael Davies, W. A. Williams, and J. T. Howell. The finance sub-committee was elected as follows:—.uessrs. T. J. Hughes, S. H. Stock- wood1, Michael Davies, T. Edwards, P. J. Thomas, H. Woodward, David Williams, Robert Roberts, and W. H. Jones. The following were appointed music sub- committee:—Messrs. A. G. Edwards, J. H. Dyer, J. P. Jones. W. Leyshon, F. W. Laur- ence, Gomer Jones, Richard Davies, Morgan Davies, ,and Waiter Cook. Officials were elected as follows:—Joint sec- retaries, Messrs. W. A. Williams and J. T. How-ell; treasurer, Mr. D. J. Gwyn; audi- tors. Messrs. W. M. Richards and S. T. Dan iei registrar, Mr. Harry Lewis; libra- rian, Air. T. G. Llewellyn. It was considered advisable, in order that the season may be commenced in good time, to appoint a conductor without delay. Mr. W. A. Williams had been authorised, together with Messrs. A. G. Edwards and J. T. Howell, to approach Mr. T. E. Aylward, the weil known conductor of the Cardiff Musical Society for many years past, with a view to ascertaining whether he would be pre- pared to accept the conductorship. It tran- spired that Mr. Ayhvard had received the proposal favourably on satisfactory terms, and the meeting decided' unanimously to appoint him.' It was the general opinion of the meeting that the Society had been extremely fortunate in securing the services of such an eminent musician as conductor. It was understood that arrangements would shortly be made for testing applicants for places in the chorus, and work will be com- menced early in October. Dates will be advertised in due course.

OFFICIAL AND COUNCILLOR. 0 —— PENYBONT INSPECTORS STRONG LANGUAGE. ALLEGATION OF INTRIGUE BETWEEN COUNCILLOR AND CLERK OF WORKS. Mr. Watkin J. Davies, sanitary inspector to the Penybont Rural District Council, who is also acting for that authority as engineer for the Cwmfelin sewerage and Llangynwyd water schemes, presented the following re- port to the members at last Saturday's meet- ing Having been requested by the clerk of works (Mr. W. Bevan) to hand over to him the prices of the extra works done in con- nection with the Cwmfelin and Llangynwyd schemes, and latterly by your Council, I must point out to yon that this means plac- ing the clerk of the works in the position of engineer, and until you appoint him as such. I shall refuse to hand them over to him. I must inform you that Councillor Butler has been TRYING TO CREATE MISCHIEF, and has got hold of the clerk of the works to assist him for that purpose. I would also remind you that Councillor Butler in the October and November meetings pro- posed that the above works should be taken out of my hands, and failing in this, he proposed the amount of the honorar'um which I was to receive, a sum only sufficient to cover out-of-pocket expenses, in the hope that I wouid give up the work. Direct ir- quiries were made to me upon this point, and at every Council meeting since the commencement of the works he has tackled me upon matters which could only have been supplied him by the clerk of the works, the position of whom in regard to my- self lie has entirely destroyed. As I have seen them in the clerk of the work's office and outside this Boardroom concocting their dirty work, there is no getting away from this fact. The gaHging of the water at Wallll Crest by the clerk of the works was only a put-np job to show that I had carried out an abortive scheme—there was no other possible reason. Then again, the clerk of the works never received instructions to prepare a list of works which he placed be- fore the committee, but as he is more at home in dabbling in engineering than in the duties of a clerk of works, your Council are welcome to appoint him as such, and I will then hand over to him all documents which I possess. But being that Councillor But- ler has a son a pupil with Mr. Jesse Hurley that would not suit hit. purpose. I have HAD QUITE EX01GH HUMBUG with Councillor Butler, and the clerk of the works, and I challenge either of them to find fault with my works, which will bear comparison and more than hold their own with the Aberkenfig sewerage as regards workmanship, materials, and cost. (Mr. Butler was not present.) Mr. J. G. Loveluck: That is strong lan- uaee. = Mr. J. 1. D. Nichoil: Yes, but I don't understand what has happened. The Clerk (Mr. R. Harmar Cox) stated that Mr. W-atkin Davies was asked to supply the clerk of the works with the schedule prices of some work to put in a report of the commit- tee, and declined to do it. The Chairman (Rev. Eynon Lewis): I don't know whether it is usual for an engineer to do a thing of that kind. Mr. Nichoil said the committee had asked the clerk of the v, orks whether the work was proceeding properly, and he replied that he had not got a plan. This was supplied him by Mr. Watkin Davies at the request of the com- mittee, and it subsequently transpired that the clerk of the works had not a specification, which the engineer was asked to supply. The Clerk stated that in his ordinary re- port the clerk of the works wrote: "I have not been able to comply with your instruc- tions in the preparation of a priced quantity book, as the engineer has not complied with my third request to give me a price list of extras." Mr. Nichoil Why should he not have it? Rev. Eynon Lewis: There is something wrong somewhere there is some under-cur- rent. I don't wish to go into it at present, but I think it is our duty to do what we can to make easy He performance of duty by our permanent officials. I don't want to blame anyone, but something is being done, and I have been conscious of it for some time. I don't think we need go into it now, and I don't wish Mr. Davies to say anything. Mr. Loveluck: We want THINGS ABOVE BOARD. Mr. Thomas Rees Does the Chairman re- present anybody in this matter, I wonder? The Chairman I represent myself, that's all. Mr. Loveluck This is certainly a matter that will have to be looked into. A Council- lor has been attacked in his absence, and, if I had been accused, the. first thing I should demand would be an opportunity to defend myself. We are continually having unpleas- antness with Mr. Davies. Mr. Nicholl said it was evident that they could not go into the abuse. of Councillor But- ler that day. but perhaps Mr. Davies would state what was the objection to the clerk of works having a list of prices given him. Mr. Davies: Only what I have said in the first portion of my letter. Mr. Nichoil: Do you mean that portion which refers to placing him in the position of an. engineer? I Mr. Davies: Yes. The Chairman: May I ask whether it is customary for an engineer to supply such par- ticulars to the clerk of works? Mr. Davies No, sir. Mr. Nichoil: Well, why don't you say so, instead of writing all this. I cannot under- v stand it at all. Mr. Davies: I am quite willing to give it up. Mr. T. J. Davies said the matter could not be dealt with in the absence of Mr. Butler, and' he therefore proposed that the letter be referred to the Sewerage Committee of Cwm- felin. Mr. Nichoil seconded, adding that the com- mittee should meet without delay. The Inspector: They ought to meet to-day, sir. The Chairman My impression is that there is some power working with a view to getting Mr. Davies out of the way. Mr. Loveluck And that may be a wrong impression. The Chairman It may be right or wrong, but that is my belief. The motion was agreed to.

ABERAYON COUNTY COURT. Wednesday.—Before His Honour Judge Bishop. CONFECTIONER AND HAIRDRESSER. Henry Wood, confectioner, Aberavon, sued James Cotton, hairdresser, for the recovery of 7s. 6d., the balance of two panel-back benches sold to the defendant. The latter said he never bought the benches at all. He was the tenant of plaintiff, and Mr. WTocd put them in the shop for his convenience. Defendant had pleaded the Statute of Limi- tations, and the Judge said his defence now was quite another matter.—His Honour: Go home the both of you. Non-suited. No costs on either side. JEWS IN COURT. J. D. Rosenberg. in the glass and paper trade, sued Isaac Greenberg for the recovery of t4 Is. 9id., balance of account due. Isaac used to trade with the plaintiff, but owing, he said, to two builders going bankrupt, he had lest money and couldn't pay up all. Further, .\1r. Rosenberg had promised' "to be responsible for the builders." His Honour: No defence. Pay 10s. a month. ABOUT BICYCLES. W. Wiltshire, cycle dealer, Blaengwynfi, sued O. Evans, collier, of the same place, for the recovery of £4 16s., the balance al- leged to be due on the purchase of a bicycle by the defendant. Mr. Trevor Hunter ap- peared for the plaintiff.-Verdict for the plaintiff for £ 4 and costs. William Wiltshire also sued Thomas IReeis for the recovery of t2 12s. in respect of an- other bicycle.—Defendant said the plaintiff came to his house during his absence and took away the machine.—His Honour (to plaintiff): Yon had no right to do that. I shall non-suit you. with costs. PLEADED THE GAMING ACT. Harry Aldon, turf commission agent, sued W. Forsdike, hotel manager, Aberavon, for the recovery of a sum of money said to be due in respect of certain bets on horses. Mr. Trevor Hunter, who appeared for the plaintiff, said he expected a non-suit, for he knew he could not recover, because defendant had pleaded the Gaming Act. He was in- structed that it was a proper case to bring, as it was the only way to get the defendant to meet his liabilities. He would ask his Honour not to allow the defendant costs. His Honour: Why do you put him in court ? Mr. Hunter: It was the only way to get at him. His Honour: I don't think it is the proper way to come into court to try these things on. Non-suited, with costs. KNOCKED DOWN BY A BICYCLE. Mrs. Abraham, wife of William Henry Abraham, engine fitter, 4 Oakwood-street, Port Talbot, sued Knight and Parker, butchers, Aberavon, for jEJIO. damages in respect of injuries sustained in Station-road, Port Talbot, by being knocked down by a youth, named Stuckey, who was riding a bicycle on the evening of the 3rd April last, and who was in the defendant's employ. Mr. Hunter represented the plaintiff, and Mr. L. M. Thomas appeared for the defendants. It was stated that plaintiff was rendered unconscious, and remained so until next day. Stuckey denied travelling at a fast pace, and said that plaintiff stepped off the pavement right in front of him. By the Judge: He couldn't say exactly at what rate he was going. His Honour said the youth should have ridden slowly and with more care. He had no right to ride so fast in such a street at such a time. He was very much to blame, and his employers were liable for his negli- gence. His Honour awarded the plaintiff the sum claimed, with costs. SAID THE TEETH DIDN'T FIT. Daniel Joseph, Port Talbot, an assignee of the debts due to Peter Phil- lips, of the London Artificial Teeth Company, Port Talbot, claimed 94 9s. from John Rennish, Neath, for teeth supplied to Mrs. Rennish. Mr. L. M. Thomas ap- peared for the defendant. Plaintiff gave his evidence in a disjointed way, and his Honour observed: It is like ex- tracting teeth—one at a time. (Laughter.) It subsequently transpired that plaintiff had not sent written notice of the assign- ment, and his Honour non-suited him. Plaintiff I should like to have the lady in the box.—His Honour You are non-suited. Plaintiff She says the teeth didn't fit. I should like to have her in the box. His Honour You are non-suited. Plaintiff (wistfully): Any costs, sir? His Honour: Yes, costs against you. (Laughter.)

I TONDU & ABERKENFIG. 'Tis not every couple that are good pairs" pr' "SS U2V™ C°"-pl,<Kl ™th ""sonabta. puces. 14J Commercial-street, Maesteg Coronation Band.—Mabon, at the Garw- i'o'ndi? and6 Ah^Sk P«Kl coniPlirne,lt to the. iondu and Abeikenfig Coronation Band ar<i their able conductor, Mr. W. Howe He saiS he had knoAvn Mr. Howe for a period of over ft 7 d the Plea»nre of meeting him, at eisteddfodau at Avhich he had captured many prizes. He was one of the best leadew who had come under his notice. He advised Hie bandsmen to place their confidence in Wedding; Rogers—Williams.—A weddina teok place at Ruhamah Baptist Chanel Bridgend, on Saturday, in which the con- tacting parties were Mr. J. M. Rogers Ts- (sonnofSMr E3SRr T°nd" Co,mcri Sci,oof p, T11? a engineer, of Para Guyllt Asylum) and Miss Williams school the E W f ceremony was conducted br kJ +i T> T ™ H'omas, Bridgend, assisted by the Rev. J. R. William,. Aberkenfig luide AAas given away by her brother, Mr v\ llhams, bank manager, BuiUh Wells and JJ-as attended by Mm 1. of th« bridegroom and Miss Perkins, niece. Aber- kenfig Ihe best man was Dr. Brown, Pare pAyylit. After the ceremonv a rec-ept on wast of IhJh ge' Pai7 the of the bridegroom, and later in the day th» happy couple left for Brighton for the hone^ Sy. presents were numerous and'

ABERAYON POLICE COURT. MONDAY. TICKET OF LEAVE MAN. Frederick Charles Whitehead, labourer, no fixed- abode, was charged on his own confes- sion with failing to report himself as a con- vict on license. Inspector Canton said that on Friday de- fendant went to the Police Station and said! ho wanted to be locked np for failing to re- port himself as a convict on license. He said that he had slept three nights on Swansea sands and had had no food. He refused1 a ticket for the lodging-house, and said he would sooner sleep out, and if he did sleep 'out he would shift something before the mor- ning, if he got ten years for it. The Chairman said he was sorry to see such a fine athletic man as defendant in that posi- tion. If he was willing to reform they would be lenient with him; if not, he would have to finish his time. Whitehead: I wish you would do so. I- won't report myself. He was sent for one month's hard labour. RUNAWAY HTTSRAKTY John Rees, Cotton-row, Taibach, appeared I to answer a charge of unlawfully wounding Robert Evans, High-street, Taibach. on Mon- day last. Mr. L. M. Thomas defended. The case had been adjourned twice as prosecutor was too ill to appear. He now bore marks on the nose. Prosecutor stated that after 11 p.m. he was on his way home, when defendant met him, struck him down, and kicked him. He be- came unconscious. Witness admitted that he was under the influence of drink. Defen- dant was a cousin of witness's wife. Witness admitted that he ran away from his wife 13 years ago. The charge was reduced to one of common assault, and prisoner was fined 40s. and costs. Robert Evans was then charged with de- serting his wife and children, who became chargeable to the Neath Union in 1897, a sum of £ 112 Is. 2d. having been paid in ;re- lief. I Defendant: Is she married now? Relieving Officer Evans: I believe she has Defendant: Is she married now? Relieving Officer Evans: I believe she has been married again, but this money Avas given to her before she got married. Defendant, who couid only offer 5s. down was sent to prison for three months

PETROLEUM BLAZE AT ST. FAGAN'S. Shortly after the up express passed St. Fagan's at 3.40 three barrels of petroleum were found to be on fire. together with a quantity of timber. Mr. Sergeant, station- master; Mr. H. G. Owen, Bridgend, relief stationmaster Mr. Welsby, and' two porters at once set to work. and the flames were quickly subdued before much damage had been done.

COWBRIDGE POLICE COURT. COUNTY. Tuesday. Before Mr. F. W. Dunn (chair- man), Colonel H. R. Homfray, Messrs. Tudor OAven and R. E. Watkins. PRIZE FIGHT NEAR COWBRIDGE. FIVE POUNDS ASIDE. Daniel Bowen, Clydach Vale, haulier, and Morris Hughes, Biaen Clydach, labourer, were charged with committing a breach of the peace by fighting. The defendants, whose ages were given as 29, had been liberated on nJ' both *tated to be deaf, and ".S. VV. Gill, the Avitness in the case, stood1 near them while giving evidence instead of in the usual witness box. P.S. Gill stated that on Monday in last week, accompanied' by P.C. Gibbin. he went to the racecourse near Oowbridge in conse- quence of something which was told him, and from there he went to Newtown Moors, where he saw a crowd of about fifty people near a plantation. The crowd were formed in a ring, and the two defendants were in the centre, stripped to the waist and fighting. He .saw a round and a half and then the fight finished. He arrested the defendants, and brought tlvu to the Police Station. They were Dotn oieeciing trom the face. Hughes had a black eye, which was very much swollen and a scratch on the face, and Bowen had cuts over the left eye and under the left cheek. Both nien's shoulders and necks were badly bruised. They said they had been fighting for £5 aside, the match having been made a fortnight previously at a Clydach Vale public-house. On being charged, Bowen said That's^ quite right," and Morris said, ■I l°st. We fought four rounds and the fifth round Avas decided in favour of BoAA'en in consequence of a foul." Defendants pleaded guilty, and admitted the accuracy of the evidence. The Bench offered to liberate the defend- ants after binding them over in the sum of £ 5 to be of good behaviour for six months, pro- vided they could find sureties. Asked whether they had friends in court, both men. said they had not, but Sergt. Gill pointed out that some of the men in court came with the defendants, including their trainer, David Thomas, who, he said, lived at Clyclach Vale, but was a native of St. Hilary, where he had been training the de- fendants. David Thomas then stepped forward, and became surety for Bowen, and Ow en Roberts, of Tonypandy, became bond for Hughes. Defendants had to pay the costs—7s. 6d.— each. EARLY MORNING CHASE AFTER POACHERS. A FERRET IN COURT. William Clee, Pbntypridd, charged with trespassing in pursuit of conies, on land over which Mr. Hensol, of Llandaff, has shooting I rights, did not appear, but telephoned from Pontypridd Police Station that he had missed the train, and asked that the case should be heard in his absence. T. _1_ l' r. jLUAvnr i nomas, vveisn St. Uonatts, game- keeper to Mr. Hensol, stated that about 3.40 a.m. on the 2nd iitst. he was on the Warren, when he saw a group of men standing by a rabbit burrow. He watched them for a quar- ter of an hour, and as he did not care to tackle four men at that hour of the morning, he. returned to the house and called his boy. On returning he found the men had shifted their position, and were kneeling down at an- other hole. They had a brown dog with them. When they saw him they ran away, and he and his boy gave chase. He gained on the men, and seeing they were being over- taken, they divided. He followed defendant and overtook him, and his boy went for P.C. Hamilton. Defendant gave his wrong name, but Hamilton- (who has been stationed at Pontypridd) recogmsed him. Witness's boy returned to the rabbit hole, picked up a bag containing three live rabbits, a net, and a ferret (produced), which came out of the hole. P.C. Hamilton said he saw the four men in a trap the previous night, with the dog. and from what he heard them say be advised the keeper to be. up early in the morning and look after them. They put up the trap at the Three Horse Shoes, but did not spend the night there. Defendant was fined zC2 and costs, or one month. A SECOND CAPTURE. Robert Davies, a young man, of Welsh St. Donatts,was summoned for trespassing on the same land in pursuit of conies. Gamekeeper Edwin Thomas stated that at 5.15 a.m. on the 2nd inst. he saw a man with a gun on the warren, who appeared to be looking for rabbits. He kept out of the man's sight and made his way towards him through the ferns. On getting to close quar- ters he recognised the defendant, and stand- ing up, said, Hallo, Robert, is that you ?" He replied, Yes." Witness asked him what he was doing there, and he said "Nothing." Witness told him he must be after something up there at that time in the morning with a gun. He then asked' witness to say nothing about it. Defendant, who had nothing to say, was given a good character, and was fined 15s., in- cluding costs. SHEEP DIPPING ORDER. BREACH AT LLANTWIT MAJOR. David Jenkins, of Monknash, farmer, was charged with two breaches of the Sheep Dip- ing Order. P.C. W. J. Vaughan stated that on Tues- day, the 3rd inst., he visited the White Lion Auction Mart, Llantwit Major, and in the pens saw eight ewes and sixteen lambs. Mr. Jenkins was present, and said the sheep and lambs belonged to him. He admitted the sheep had not been dipped, and with regard to the lambs said he did not know he wanted a license. Defendant: Quite correct. The Chairman said the Bench would dieal with the case in the same way as they had dealt with other similar cases. Defendant would have to pay 5s. for each offence-10s. in all. A LLANTWIT MAJOR SHOOTING RANGE. Mr. G. W. Gaskell, on behalf of Messrs. Hancock and Co., brewers, of Cardiff, applied for permission to make structural alterations to the White Lion Hotel, Llantwit Major, in order to provide a rifle range. It is pro- posed to demolish partitions separating three small rooms on the first floor. Supt. Menhinick said he police- offered no objection. He thought the range would be a nice inducement for young men to spend pleasant evenings. The plans were approved. BEAR HOTEL LICENSE. The license of the Bear Hotel, Cowbridge, was finally transferred from Mr. Owen Mor- gan to Mrs. Ruth Morgan. Mr. V. S. Gwyn (Messrs. Gwyn and' Gwyn) appeared in sup- port.

BRIDGEND v. COWBRIDGE WANDERERS Played at Bridgend on Wednesday, and won by the home team by 66 runs to 65. LLANTWIT MAJOR v. COWBRIDGE. Played at Llantwit Major. LlantAvit Major secured their second victory over Cowbridge this season. Unfortunately F. C. Price, of LlantAvit Major, was badly hurt, a rising ball striking him on the head. Scores:— ° LlantAvit Maior. H. Thomas, st Dunn, b Groom 34 G. N. David, b Groom 3 F. C. Price, retired hurt 2 T. R. Thomas, c Bird, b Groom 5 McGregor, c Watts, b Groom 4 B. Powell, b F. W. Dunn 1 J. Loveluck, b Groom 31 T. W. David c J. Dunn b F. W. Dunn 6 A. V. Morgan, b A. 1. Dunn 2 M. E. John, not out 9 W. S. Sugg, c Watts, b Groom 5 Extras 13 115 Cowbridge. J. Dunn, c Morgan, b H. Thomas. 6 F. Groom, c McGregor, b Thomas 3 H. Dunn, b T. R. Thomas 2 Bird, c H. Thomas, b T. R. Thomas 2 A. 1. Dunn, c David, b T. R. Thomas 16 A. Spencer, Ibw, b H. Thomas 9 F. Dunn, b H. Thomas 2 Llewellyn, c Morgan, b H. Thomas 0 D. Watts, b T. R. Thomas 4 W. H. Thomas, not out Õ A. Watts, b T. R. Thomas 8 Extras 8 60

COWBRIDGE. Opposition to County Council Redistribu- tion.—A special meeting of the. Town Council was held on Monday evening to consider the proposed redistribution and increased num- ber of seats proposed by the County Council. At a meeting on October 19th, 1908, the fol- lowing resolution had been passed: "That this authority is of opinion that in connec- tioii with the proposed alteration of the- COAV- bridge Electoral Division, the parishes of Llanharran, Llanharry, Llanilid, and Peter- ston-super-Montem should not be included as the present Cowbridge Electoral Division is made up of agricultural parishes, and it is undesirable to add1 parishes of a mining or in- dustrial character." It was decided to be represented and object at the inquiry on the following day, and Alderman James and the Town Clerk (MT. W. T. Gwyn) were appointed to attend. A report of the inquiry appears on page 7. i 1 Best Tipster in South Wales.—At a Borough Police Court all Tuesday (before the Mayor (Mr. R. E. Watkin) and Mr. F. W. Dunn). David Jones, labourer, described as of no fixed abode, was charged with stealing a gun-metal cigarette case, value Is., the property of Charles Davies, hairdresser and tobaccoiwst, of Cowbridge. The offence was committed on July 1st, and defendant was liberated on bail, but did not surrender at the next court. Subsequently, liOAveA'er, he gave himself up to the Cardiff police.— Prose- cutor stated that defendant bought a packet )f cigarettes at his shop, and after he had jone witness missed the cigarette case. He 5&Ae lnfoimation to the police, who were on he ^pot. P.S. Gill said lip nvorfnnlr '9' "V.ur. dant about 200 yards from the shop, and in his trousers pocket found the case. In an- swer to the charge at the Police Station, he said, "I did not steal it; the chap gave it to me."—Defendant I thought it was a match box and that he gave it to me, until he called me back. I tendered a shilling for it then.—Complainant All he told me was that he was the best tipster in South Wales. Defendant: I had had a drop of drink — Defendant Avas found guilty, and Sergt. Gill said the defendant had' been some trouble. He and others went into a public-house and tnghtenec the girls in charge into giving them beer and bread and cheese.-Defendant was fined 10s. or 7 days.-P.S. Gill: He is on the rocks; he has nothing. RURIDECANAL CONFERENCE. The first meeting of the. Ruridecanal Con- ference for the Rural Deanery of Groneath J-IOAA er (Eastern Division) was held at CoAv- bridge Vestry on Tuesday. • The Rural Dean (Rev. D. Evans), in open- ing the meeting, pointed out the importance of the conference as a first step in Church lefonn. Hitherto there had been no means fa,. the expression of the mind of the lay mem- bers of the Church upon important questions. This difficulty would be now overcome. In pacij parish it was the duty of the incumbent to summon a meeting of the parochial elec- tors to elect a lay representative for the par- ish. Ihe parochial electors must be municants, or qualified to coldniiiiiieatc- all males over 21 years of age, and women who are ratepayers. The elected lay representatives of the. several parishes constitute the lay members of the Ruridecanal Conference. These lay members in turn become the electors of the lay delegates to represent the Rural Deanery ac the Diocesan Conference. The Diocesan Conference elects the appointed number of members for the Diocese to the House of Lay- men In this way every parish in the coun- 7 fias nitimately a voice in the deliberations of the Church. The following delegates were elected to the Diocesan Conference: Messrs. D. Tilley D. Thomas (draper), W. D. Alexander, J. W. Hall, of Cowbridge; and Mr. W. Thomas, Istradowen. and the Rectors of Llanniihan- gel, St. Hilary, Llandough, and the Vicar of .'u Cow bridge. The following resolution was carried unani- mously —"That this meeting protests against the proposals of the Government for the dis- memberment of the National Church, the dis-endowment of the four Welsh Dioeses, *^pd the secularisation of property originally given, and for centuries devoted to, religious purposes."

MAESTEG. MAESTEG BUTCHERS' OUTING. The first annual outing of the ilewly- formedMaesteg and' District, Butchers' and Cattle Dealers' Association, Ltd., took place on Monday, the rendezvous being Barry Is- land. t. It was participated in by members and their wives to the number of about 40, and was in every way a success. Among those present were to be seen Mr. E. Hard- ing, president; Mr. John Bennett, vice-pre- sident; and Mr. T. W. Cuff, secretary. The train arrived at Barry Island shortly before 1) a.m., and the party had a jolly two hours before wending their way to the Marine Hotel, where the host, Mr. Thomas, had in .a .t. I waiting an excellent dinner, to which ample justice was done. There was but one toast, namely, "His Majesty the King," which was drunk with loyal enthusiasm. After being photographed, the party made tracks to the adjacent football field for a programme of sports, details of which are appended. One of the most interesting items of the day was a quoit match, for which a prize of a carriage clock was offered. The final between Messrs. J. Mort and Evan Jones was Avitnessed: by a large number of people, and Mr. J. Mort won amidst considerable excitement. Tea was partaken of, after which the President pro- posed a hearty vote of thanks to the host, Mr. Thomas, and staff, for the very able man- ner in Avhich the party had been catered for. Mr. Radcliffe proposed a vote of thanks to the committee for their kindness in ar- ianging such an excellent programme, the President suitably responding. The remain- der of the evening was spent in walks, at the Docks, etc. A move was then made for the station, which was left at 9.2 p.m., the party aiiiAing in Maesteg shortly after 11, having spent a most enjoyable day. The following were the. officials at the sports—Judges, president and vice-presi- dent; handicapper, Mr. 1. T. Jones, Aber- gWJJJfi; starter, Mr. George Rees; commit- tee, Messrs. Stephen Howells, T. E. Jones, E. Haiding, John Bennett, and the secretary. The results were as follows: -120 yards, boys: 1, Khys HoAvells 2, E. Isaac; 3, Glyn Howells. 120 yards, girls and boys: 1, Lily Bennett; 2, Glyn Howelis. 3, E. Isaac. 120 yards, slaughtermen: 1, D. Morgan; 2, L. Gi iffiths 3, A. Hughes. Three-legged race 1, Mort and T. E. Jones; 2, L. Griffiths and Morgan 3, Matthew Evans and T. W. Cuff. Heck, step and' jump: 1, J. Mort; 2, L. Griffiths 3, T. W. Cuff. Potato race: 1, D. Morgan; 2, J. Mort; 3, T. E. Jones. Vete- ran's 80 yards race 1, Geo. Rees; 2, Stephen Howells; 3, E. Harding. 80 yards race, over 35 years: 1, W. Lewis; 2, Matthew Evans; 3, Stephen Howelis. 120 yards, hoys: 1, Glyn Howells; 2, F. Coleman; 3, Rhys Howells. Quoit match: 1, J. Mort. 120 yards handicap, mastermen only.—Heat winners: Stephen Howells. George Rees, Mat- them Evans, J. Mort; final: 1, J. Mort; 2, G. Rees; 3, Stephen Howelis.

CYMMER. Here perhaps is the proper place to ask, Do you wear Dunns' Boots?" 142 Commer- cial-street, Maesteg.

ABERGWYNFI. Look most to your spending and buy Dunns' cheap, hardwearing Boots. 142 Commercial-street, Maesteg.

SIR A. MACKWOITH INJURED. While Sir Arthur Mackworth, of The Priory, Caerleon, was driving in his trap at NeAvport on Monday the horse- shied in Clarence-place, and Sir Arthur was throAvn out, and sustained cuts and bruises about the face. He returned to The Priory, where he was medically treated.

At a sale of hackneys and harness horses at Wrexham, 500 guineas was paid for a fif- teen hands harness hcrse. The buyer was an American show exhibitor. Mi. and Mrs. Ivor Guest have been cruising Oil the Narcissus, which they have chartered from Mr. Miller Mundaj for a time, and they visited the coast of France, after leaving CoAves. They spent a few days last week at Jrouville, where a great many Bnglish people were staying for the polo tournament, in. which a team pf the lot. Life Guards was tak. ing part,

LLANTWIT MAJOR aV*S;-rrt ,^as been generally acknow- th?t^fl iCe+ t,ie Present month that Llailtwit is all ideal place tor visitors ^at wa\es are passing over the kine- 0111 and the sultry air and summer fogs brim* feelings of languor to everybody, even the FT Ox" meadows' WI<I shadj lanes make pleasant walks and restmg- lo-Cthe°lnf> 1k e 110011 tlde Slare is heree, to. the soft sea breezes are refreshing at ail houis. D,lst below the main roads, an<l blown sand on the shore are not known here, ihl -o eaves are far more interesting than those so-called modem "palaces by the sea Camping out is a marked feature of the pre- T.T" •" ,a!°iIg- tl,c,c<,ast of ie vale, ai.cl several hara-working students have sureP In K ]Vith- n"lch SUCCC6S an<l plea- In Lngiand unique temporary summer homes are offered in disused out-housedTnd slopiSrt"11 Pla0ed the, €n<* of his'lawn student I 1 riVe[ at the £ <ei'vice of anv i desirea to rusticate, Avith the se of a greenhouse in case of rain' Cara Sn1ifeein1UtCh U1 U3e' bUt he wh0 an lite 111 the summer need's no better or the'fnJie1 vOVei'\ug thau a clean cave or holh w w -r brauches,of trees in a sheltered That A- V VlH "W reaC a river or th* maf Tim 111 6 °IKM1 ot Primitive man. The summerinvitatioll of a Vale man to a student relative ran thus: "Come you down whenever you do like, and welcome. shade Sand 1 |J + J UP fb°Ve' Pleilt>" and shade, and plenty sea down beloAv. you can SORTER ditlithu-Kt for •! „• r" thai isn t enough for a free gratis. for nothing holiday, ,ran must be hard to .&. Obituary .Ihe death of the late Miss Gwenlhan Meredith, of Crosslands, LisAvor- has taken place after long years of patient suffering, at the age of 62 years inv aMe"aSntrre ha«d bee" • invalid, and^ foj nearly fourteen vears, sho had been bedridden. Deceased, Avho was member of Bethel Baptist Ch.u'ch, was the daughter of the late Mr -ind M.-J T 1 Meredith, of Six Wells Farm arJ £ quently she lived with her brother. HercwT her piece, -Alls. Edward George, formerly Miss MerSith' r !ei7mniT'led brother, Mr. T. -Vic edith. Ihe funeral, which Avas very iistg<cLaDeieR •' lt0°k Pl?ce at Bethel BaP" tele le A', V*^fore the cor- in th hnn i rr, 0''1 service ^vas held n the house by Mr. Thomas Lewis, of Peny- Great Tl tn^„h>'ni11 "Guide me, O Thou nr^r TiVaho sunS>" followed by lhe 9wen Navies, pastor of T' pi st Smu'cli> conducted the service in the chapel and at the graveside, where Mr mavcarm °ffered au "PPropriSe + T1 1,^vllillfi sung Avere "Nearer, my S °,T1». •"? Tn 7 dyffroed ar touau. Mi.ss Hopkm, A.L.C.M., presided at the organ, and the full choir of the chapel was present. The chief mourners were 5K Edward George (niece) and Mr. Edward (brother) r°S ]lld'V M1' Tllonia6 Meredith biother), Crosslands; Mr. William Meredith tpJl H ailr, William- Meredith, Plais- ted- House, Llanmaes Mr. George Meredith nephew), Pasted House; Mr. W. Jennings (biotjiei-in-law) and Miss Jennings (niece) SL. Ath-an; Mr. John Williams (nephew)' C nennt nmae|' Mi Pai'ker and son, Gluepot, and many other -relatives and family connections. Among the friends and neigh- bours present were Miss Annie George, Messrs, David and Thomas George, Mr. Thos. Lewis and Mr. Evan Williams, all of P'eny- graig; Parish Councillor David Thomas and rk -r!<4 lJ.1oma63 DoAYiicross; Mrs. Owen i>avies, l ie Manse; and many AA-ho attended to pay their last respects to the deceased. Wreaths were sent by Mrs. Nieholl-Carne Nash Manor; Mrs. David Thomas, Down- cross, and others.

KENFIG HILL. Friendly Society-Efforts are being made to estabhsh a branch of the 20th Century ■Lqmtable Friendly Society at Kenfig Hill. eing a registered and Avell knoAvn organisa- tion, it should meet with a measure of success and popularity. Missing Comer.—A collier, named W. Bowen left his lodging in Pwll-y-Garth-street on Saturday Avith the intention of takino- a walk. Not returning at a late hour, a search A\as made; and the poor felloAV Avas found on the mountain side, near the Pentre Collierv on Sunday mid-day. unconscious. He was coin-eyed to his lodging, and has remained totally speechless up to the time of writing. KEXFIG HILL AND DISTRICT RATE- PAYERS' ASSOCIATION. A meeting of the above was Tml/T Q+ +1^ QU "I..I."V Prince of Wales Hotel on Tuesday evening. there was a good muster of members, inelud-- mg several new faces. The Chairman gave a brief outline of the objects of the Associa- tion, for the benefit of new members. Let- ters Avere read by the secretary (Mr. T J David) from Messrs. Heine and Pertivid] of Sar 'llling that Mr- Heme was out ot Cardiff, hence the delay in answering the Assoc Iation's letter. The Association's best thanks were tendered Mr. Lemuel Evans, sec- retary, Llantrisant Ratepayers' Association, f(p" kinoness in forwarding a rule book, etc., for the members' guidance, as well as his con- tinued invaluable advice and! assistance. It was decided to invite committee men who were appointed to consider the selection of a school site to attend a public meeting to explain their action in the matter. Inquir- ies were made respecting the proposal to re- move the polling booth to Pisgah Chapel, and the subject was postponed to the next meet- ing. PYLE A-ND TYTHEGSTON HIGHER PAROCHIAL COMMITTEE. UK 11 AX POWERS DISCUSSED. The meeting of the joint Parish Council Committee took place on Friday, at Pisgah Vestry, Mr. 1. J. Davies, D.C., presiding. t P(i'st'2r1f uere Messrs. Penhale, Mark. Davies, and Roberts, with the clerk (Mr. T. Thomas) and rate-col- lector (Mr. D. Davies). The committee discussed the conditions under which the sewage cart attendant was appointed, when it was decided to refer this, together with a suggestion of the chairman tor the employment of a cart at Cefn on ac- count of the very unsavory conditions prevail- ing at certain dwellings there, to a special committee for consideration. It was decided to investigate the question of Avaste and illegal use of domestic Avater bv means ot a house-to-house inspection, and to rurther consider the position of the Avater- rate collector ill regard to summoning those in arrear of payment of rates, instead of this being done; by the Avater engineer. The Chairman introduced the question of the combined councils applying for extension of areas and urban powers, remarking that it would be satisfactory if such were applied for by the direct representatiAes of the rate- payers instead of such application coming from other sources or bodies who possessed no representative claims. He introduced Mr. E. T. David, Bridgend, (clerk to the PorthcaAvl Urban District Council), who, at his personal request, had in a private and lion-professional capacity attended the meeting for the pur- pose of briefly outlining the course of action uiey snouid pursue. Air. K. T. David dealt with the constitution and advantages of urban powers, showing the increasing control to be obtained both 011 officers, rate-collect- ing, gas, Avater, light and sewerage undertak- ings. An increased income would result ul- timately in a reduction ill local rates. He advised that, after having sought expert opinion, urban powers be first applied for, and when in working order the extension of area be considered. Having secured urban powers control would be obtained over all officers, rates would be under one collector, building operations would be carried on in accordance with the requirements of the Pub- lie Health Act, and a far greater and better Impervisionwould be possible than now ob- tained. The constitution might be ob- tained either by an application to the County Council by the Parish authority, or bv direct application from the ratepayers. Should no objection be offered, powers could be granted after a space of six Aveeks. In case of objec- tion, an inquiry would take place, and evi- dence be heard. He instanced the develop- ment of several places having such powers. After several questions had been put andj satisfactorily answered, Mr. David was heartily thanked for his address and valuable information. The question of asking certain local gentlemen interested in public work, and. Slaving some knowledge: of this particular question, was mentioned by the Chairman, but was deferred until the members met again to further consider the question.

Tf yon hare any diScnltv in iocarinx tht Gaeetie," wrfte to the Bead Wloe.

PORTHCAWL. Child Run Oyer.—On Saturday evening the four-year-old child of Mr. J. Danter, wiiikb crossing the street at Porthcawl, AA as knocked down by one of the horses attached to a lan- dau. the driver of which did all he could to. prevent the accident. One of the wheels passed over the child's thigh. Dr. Alexander promptly rendered aid. For the Nursing Association.—Mr. Henrv Sstudt, Messrs. Dooner, and other showmen. every generously presented the Porthcawl restrict Nursing Association with their tak- ings on Tuesday evening. Unfortunately the attendance was somewhat small oAvintr tOo the bad weather, but a sum of t4 17s. 01-cf. has been handed over. This Avas made np'a# follows:—Mr H. Studt, £ 2 10s. 6d. Mess». Dooner and1 Son £ 1 ls. Mr. J. North, 10s. [ 6d. Mr. James Day. 5s.; Mr. W. North. 5s. and Mr J. Chadwick, 5s. Mr. Studr haa very kindly promised to devote a davs pro- oeeds next year to the same deserving cause.

ABERAVON. DROWNED AT PORT TALBOT. Mr. Howell Cuthbertson held an inquest afe laibach on Wednesday touching the death, of Roger Probert (28), guard on the Port Tal-. bot Railway, who was droAvned on Tuesday Deceased was a native of Brecon. Arthur Higginson, with whom deceased had lodged, said he and deceased were bathing in. Siding Pool, which is fed by the sea. Wit- ness saw deceased was in distress, and he held out his hand, which Probert seized and pulled with the result that he was dragged out of his depth. Witness attributed his escape to the corks he was wearing. De- ceased was wearing water wings inflated with air. Witness never saw deceased again The Coroner: This is the fifth drowning case I have had during the past fortnight, entirely due to people going into the water depth MVim an<i getting out of their + Heycock (one of the jurv) sugges- ted that a danger signal should be put up because the pool was a most dangerous one. Even when the tide was out there was 20ft. of water in that part. The Coroner agreed. returnecfiCt Accidentnlly drowned"

BLAENGARW. THE INTERNATIONAL COLLIERY A correspondent writes:—Sir,—It must have been a source of satisfaction to eve^y shareholder present at the meeting on FridiJ Si- \^ir arnT\ thTr6 Was 6°me Pr°speet of Sir William Thomas Lewis, K.C.Y.O., return- ing to tixe board. It is only those who have> had some practical experience of colliery de- velopment who can realise how impossible it is to accurately gauge the cost of developing the lower seams of a colliery, and especially such an old colliery as the International I obseiAed that shareholders were anxious to pin the directors down to a statement as tZ what the total cost would be. but they Aviselv refi ained from any definite statement Ce/ tamly from £ 1-5,000 to £ 20,000 was a'modei" £ 30m'mtA '?2 is far t„L ±.oU,UUU. As the company start the vear AA ith only about £ 8,000 left out of the £ 12,000 earned forward in 1908, it will be seen that finances of the company Avill have to be. augmented m order to complete the work al- ready commenced. It will be for the direc- tors to decide whether they should issue- mom ordinary shares, preference or debentures l £ my opinion, the proper course would be to. of'Tnno r Capital t0 £ 100>000 by an issm> ot d,0(X) ordinary shares at par. If this is going to be done it ought to be done sickly, and it becomes of vital importance for th« company's interests that the board should fx* as strong as possible.

GLYNCORRWG. Judging by the freely expressed opinions of the public, Dunns Boots are the cheapest and best. 142 Commercial-street. Maesteg. a+^f<Idini'T"Hie marr!a8e was solemnised at Maesyrhaf Congregational Chapel, Neath on Tuesday morning of Miss Catherine Mary w rn daughtor of s«d Mrs. W,. Matthews, Glyncomvg, and niece of Mr. Wm. Matthews (ex-chairman of the Glyn- cortAvg Council), to the Rev. Stephen Evans, LJanbradach. The Rev. Wm. Lloyd, Neb^ Chapel, Glyncomvg, assisted bv Rev- Mr George, Neath, officiated. The bride was f}v^n,aAvay by her uncle (Councillor William/ MattheYvs), and Avas attired in a beautifut ivory satin dress with sleeves of old Limerick, lace, and with a train of satin. She was at- tended by Miss Sarah Matthews (sister) and Miss L. Lewis, Carmarthen. The former was prettily dressed, in grey eoline, trimmed w ith. Homton lace Miss Lewis wore a cream voile dress. The best man was Mr D W Jenkins (cousin of the bridegroom), and the groomsmen were Messrs. Morgan J,mes. (Fishguard) and the Rev. Taliesin Williams (Glyncorrwg). After the ceremony a recep- tion was held. Later in the day the happy couple left for Aberystwyth for the honey- moon. 3

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