The Glamorgan Gazette

MARGAM. A Wild GalIop.Griffith Jones, Tonmawr Farm, Margam, was charged at Aberavon on Monday with riding furiously through High- street,' Taibach. Poliee-Constable Beynon said that defendant was riding one horse and leading another, and both were galloping wildly. Defendant said the horse he led be- longed to the Territorials, and was so wild that they could do nothing AN-Itl-o it. The horse bolted, and he had to gallop to keep up with it or be dragged oft his horse. Ordered I to pay 5s. 6d. costs. To ADVERTISERS.—Advertisers who send us small advertisements that come under the various headings of our prepaid scale, which will be found on Page 4, are requested to kindly send remittance with order.

ALIEGED RIVER POLLUTION 0 MR. ABBOTTS SERIOUS STATEMENTS. STRONG ACTION PRESSED FOR. I At Bridgend Council, on Tuesday, Mr. G. Harris, J.P.. in the chair. Mr. Abbott asked if anything had been heard regarding Maesteg sewerage matters. The Clerk: We are waiting. Mr. Abbott: From what I have seen to-day, the period of waiting has gone. If we have a warm summer, an epidemic is assured here. At Caerau and Nantvffyllon there is a population of 8.000 to 10.000, and the whole of the sewage goes into the river. The Chairman: I think this matter ought to be discussed in committee. Mr..Abbott: I think we ought to discuss it in public. It is a serious matter and pub- in public. It is a serious matter and pub- licity may do Maesteg Council good. There I was a stoppage in this instance, and three workmen were there trying to remedy the state of affairs, but the remedy was worse j than the "disease," for they were ramming with iron bars, trying .to get the sewage free, and it then ran under the bed of the river, to come up lower down. We ought to call the attention of the authorities seriously to this matter. ¡ Mr. Edwards thought what Mr. Abbott had said showed that Maesteg Council had aggra- vated the position already existing. The Council had for a considerable time decided to take a very strong course in regard to the matter, and had moved as rapidly as they could. It was common knowledge that a joint committee of the Council and Penvbont Rural District Council had held meetings and considered this question. At the last meet- ing. upon a report they received from a gen- tleman appointed by the joint committee to watch this pollution, they served the statu- tory notice upon Maesteg Council. He be- lieved the notice had matured. The Clerk No. Mr. Edwards: When will it The Clerk: In a fortnight. Mr. Edwards: Then I move we call the joint committee together as soon as the no- tice has expired. Maesteg Council, instead of making an attempt to abate the nuisance, appear to be making things worse. I think the time has now come to take strong action. The Clerk said the Council could not move until the notice had expired. Mr. Stradling seconded, and said he thought they should move as soon as possible. He did not understand how the Council could pose as this and that" and yet not take the bull by the horns. The Council was the sani- tary authority, and should see to the matter at once in the interests of the town. Even if it cost thousands of pounds, it was their duty to see that the town was kept in a sani- tary condition. Mr. Abbott had made a seri- ous report, and there was no reason why they should question what he had said. He was of opinion the Council could move under the River Pollution Act and approach the Conser- vators. He was speaking as a heavy rate- payer, and w anted to see the town in as good a sanitary condition as it w as possible to have it. They should put their foot down. and if Maesteg would defy them, they must make them pav for it. Mr. Preece said this was a different matter to that in which they had taken action, and lie was not sure that they could not take Police-court action. If a public authority could discharge sewage into the river without there being a remedy in any other way. the Council should try io stop it by a series oi summonses. The Clerk said no action could be taken by any public body until the notice had expired. Mr. Jenkins: I take it the authority which can proceed directly is the Board of Conserva- tors. if evidence is forthcoming that Maesteg Council have deliberatelv polluted the river, The Clerk: Mr. Abbott has got exceptional evidence. Mr. Stradling proposed that the Clerk should look the matter ifH, (J11 take the necessary steps. The Clerk There is no new point*. Mr. Precce: There is a new point. The" I sav they are making provision for dctiling j with sewage, yet the.- do this. Mr. Stradling: The- are wilfully ignoring ami defying us. a i-d- Is there any difference ht'- tween the position we have previously taken j up with regard to Garth sewage, and "if so. | will the Board of Conservators have power to take cuicker action? The Clerk: I don't think they can. Mr. Preece moved that the clerk consult, j with Mr. Stockwood ("Jerk to the Conserva- tors), and ii action could he taken that Mi-, Stockwood should he asked to do so. Mr. Edwards seconded, hut hardly thought the clerk should be saddled with the whole responsibility; he should be backed up by the Council in anv action IK- might take. The proposition was carried.

meeting of the members of the Ebcncuer Welsh Ben tint C'fiapel, Aberavon. was held to discuss thp quest ion of the resignation of eight deacons. The Rev. D. Griffiths (pastor) presided, and it was unanimously decided to accept, the resignation of the eight deacons.

— BRIDGEND CRACKS FOR BISLEY. j D Company 7th Welsh Regiment (Cyclists) at Bridgend will be represented at the N.R.A. Meeting at Bisley by Sergeant W. Williams, j and the old shooting town of Penvbont will 1 aiso be represented by those oid veterans and crack marksmen of the 2nd V.B. Welsh, Col.- Sergeant Hopkin Jones, Corporal Tom Lewis, and Private Tom Hopkin. Sergeant Williams bails from Margam. and fcinerJy belonged to the old Margam Company oi the 2nd Welsh, i A very promising shot, he has been practising 1-vci-y assiduously on Msrguni range, and I outrht to give a good account of himself at i Bisley. The Bridgend veterans have lost little or nothing of their old skill, but have had to practice under some disadvantages, ^"•dirr their own cTn-^in^itior. and so on. They have had a good deal of practice re- cently on the Merthyrmawr Rare

.MI1.MU.,« <M«>J lw w-a An Exceptional SALE AT — J »■ Stuchbery's. ■«* HELD UNDER EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES. •5>i FOR T DAYS ONLY, !{• -I(;y 1.oIIII! LADY Readers will readily understand the exceptional circumstances the Draper has had to contend with during the present season. Having bought in larger quantities than usual at the commencement of the Season—in order to protect customers from higher prices through the Season- a large proportion of these goods are left on hand, owing to the partial loss of the Season's Trade in Coloured Goods through National Mourning, and we feel confident that our clients will appreciate our very early efforts to reduce our Stock by substantially lowering prices, now in the very HEART OF THE SEASON. Please note that this is not our usual SUMMER SALE when all Goods are Reduced, we do not wish to mislead anyone, the Goods we shall offer you during the next Seven Days are of a purely summer character—Summer Cos- tumes. Dresses, Blouses, Skirts, Millinerv, Feather Boas, Sunshades, Lace Goods, Delaines, Voiles, Muslins, Linens and Prints also Children's, Maids' and Infants' Washing Dresses, Costumes, Overalls, Pellisses, Millinery, etc., and everv item will be a GENUINE BARGAIN.-Here is an example:- 200 Yards of French Pointed Wool Delaine, in various Designs- Usual Prices from 11|d. to 1/6$Sale Price, 6Id. per yas^d. N A* A 4AAAAAAAA A Prices Reduced. y-r 'QJ. « r EMLVN BOUSE, Quality Maintained. V. *15 lU^ll UClV) BRIDGEND. k!I8IY- Auctioneers' Announcements. HARRY F. LAMBERT (Fellow of the Auctioneers' Institute of the United Kingdom). AUCTIONEER, VALUER, LAND & ESTATE AGENT, HOTEL VALUER AND GAUGER, FIRE ASSESSOR AND ACCOUNTANT. SALES conducted of Estates, House Property, Freehold Ground Rents, Farming Stock (three months' credit), Growing Timber, Machinery, Household Furniture modern and antique). SALE OF HORSES, CARRIAGES, &c., at the Star Yard, Bridgend, every month. VALUATIONS made for Probate, Mortgage, Sale, Tenant Right. Hotels, &c. PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE in management of Estates. Ground Rents Collected. AGENT for Life, Accident, Fire, and Live Stock liiB^ranoe, also Workmen's Compensation. Varionw Freehold ana .u- hold Residences and Villas in IJridgend, Porthcawl, aim to be Let or Sold. Furnished & Unfurnished Houses and Bungalows to be Let at Porthcawl. Reasonable Terms given for Selling Freehold and Leasehold Properties, Farming Stock, Household Furniture, &c. Telegrams-" LAMiSI!lRT,Auc'l'IOXEJ<J.k, B;:TT\i'EXD.' Nat. Telephone 0198. Oilices—PRUDENTIAL BUILDINGS, BRIDGEND. Branch Offices at Aberavon, Porthea-vl, and Maes teg. 4-364 For Sale by Private Treaty, freehold semi-de- tached Villa Residence in Victoria Avenue, Porthcawl, apply—Harry F. Lambert, Auctioneer, Bridgend. 2298 FIXTURES. July 2tid-Sale of Hay Crop and Latterinath at IJridgend. Jury-ale of Brickworks, etc.. at Llanelly. i uly- Sale of Horses, Ca i ia,i, etc.. at Bridgend BRIDGEND. ;Sale of Standing Hay Crop and Latterinath at Sunnyside Field. MR. HARRY F. LAMBERT, F.A.I., has received instructions to Sell by Auction at the above Field on SATURDAY, Jn/sr 2nd, 1910, at a p.m,, prompt. THE STANDING HAY CROP find LATTERMATH at Sunnyside Field contiin- ing an area of 8j, acres or thereabouts. The Hay Crop will be Sold together mill the Latter math to December 25th, 1910. Auctioneer's Offices, Bridgend. 2327 HOWELL WILLIAMS AUCTIONEER, TENANT RIGHT AND HOTEL VALUER, BRIDGEND. I LLANTWIT MAJOR. 'WHITE LION AUCTION MART. "MONDAY, J-TTLY 4tb, 1910, at 11.30 a.m. Present Entries:- -gg GRAND FAT CATTLE. -400 CHorCE FAT SHEEf iiii(I LAMBS. DAIRY FED PORKERS, CALVKS, Ac. Further Entries Solicited. HOWELL WIMJAMS, F.A.f., Auctioneer, Bridgend and Cardiff. 2314 Mr, Mward Bramley's Announcements. THORNEYCROFT, BRIDGEND. ■ ."Sate dt Valuable Furniture, Piano, Etc. Mn. EDWARD BRAMLEY has received in- sfcrwcflions from J. M, Carrey, Esq. (who is leaving the neighbourhood) to SELL BN AUC- TION on the premises on TCE-SPAY, -Jujy 5th, 1910, a quantity of EXCELLENT FURNITURE, Comprising haby grand lliano, by Obermeier, in most excellent condition, being nearly new 5ft. carved oak pedestal writing table, handsome dining tAble with brass claws, oak bookcase (3ft. 6in. by 6ft.): large Chesterfield, old oak chest, easy cliiir, basket table, Axminster and other carpets m tirat- rate condition (18ft. by Hit. 6in.; 12ft. by 9tt. 12ft. by 12ft.) stair carjtets and brass rods, linoleum, fireplace curbs, gas reading lamp in brass, music stool, fumed oak bedstead, fumed oak bedroom suite (3ft. 6in.); mahogany gelltleman's wardrobe, dressing table and two marble-top washstands, iron bedsteads and wire mattresses, wardrobe in deal, 5ft. kitchen dresser, two kitchen tables, refrigerator, etc., etc. Goods only on view morning of sale. Sale at 2.30 sharp. 'Jermscash Auctioneer's Offices Station Hill, Lnugend.^ 2341 EDWARD PREECE (JUNIOR), F.A.A., AUCTIONEER, VALUER, AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT. FCL, PARK STREET, BRIDGEND. 4¡- CR, E V HAiR resto/rcl io its original colour by using B i HARRISON's Col(jurRESTORER. it is not a. dye, but acts naturally, is quite hut 1 PRICE 1j6 Postago 3d. B resto/rcl io its original colour by using B i HARR!SON'si=RESTORER it is not a. dye, but acts naturally, is quite hut 1 PRICE XjS, Postage 3d. B | C, W. Hanistm, W.P.S. Sr "MIM. Readingj « Asc&oneer?' Announcements, i MICHAEL DAYIES Fellow of the Auctioneers' Institute, AUCTIONEER, V ALUF ACCOUNTANT AND AUDITOR, 15. WYNDHAM STREET, BRIDGEND, AND 3, TALBOT STREET, MAESTEG HOTEL VALUER AND GAUGER (20 Years Experience). AGENT FOR THE BEST FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES. Also for the Union Castle Steamship Company to South Africa. And the Cunard Company for America and Canada Stocks and Furniture Purchased Privately. SAFES! SAFES! SAFES! There are a few still unsold which will be sold cheaply to avoid returning them to the makers. 2333 Sale of several Drawing-rooms and Bedrooms Suites by Private Treaty from Stock. 2334 SALE FIXTURES. 5th July.-Important Sale of Leasehold Shop and Dwelling House at Maesteg. July.-Sale of Leasehold Cottages at Maesteg. Jaly.—Sale of Leasehold Dwelling House by order of Mortgagee. 16th July.—Sale of Freehold Cottages at Cwin Ffos, Ccfneribbwr. 18th July.—Sale of Leasehold Furniture and Effectlb at the Sawyer's Arms, Maesteg. SALE OF LEASEHOLD HOUSES AT MAESTEG. Bird-In-Hand Hotel. MR. MICHAEL DAVIES (F.A.I.) has received instructions to Sell by Auction at the above Hotel at 5 o'clock on T rEs D,Y, the 5th day of J U LY, 1910 (subject to conditions of Sale to be then pro- duced), the following Properties, viz. :— Lot 1. All that superior Dwelling House known as Bronawen No. 51, Ivor-street, Maesteg, in the occupation of Mr. Phillips. Lot 2. All that well situate Leasehold Dwelling House No. 100, Picton-street, Nantyflyllon, Maes- teg, in the occupation of Mr. Pilcher, at 26s. per lunar month. These Premises (Lot 2) are situate in the Main Street, and can be cheaply converted into a place of business, the consent of the ground landlord having already been obtained. Lot 1 is held under a Lease for 99 years from 1894 at a low ground rent, and Lot 2 is held under a Lease for 99 years from February, 1864, at an annual ground rent of £ 1 lis. 9d. For further particulars apply to E. P. Davies, Eiq., Solicitor, Maesteg; or to the Auctioneer at Maesteg or Bridgend. 2294 By order of the Mortgagee. Immediately following Sile of above Properties, and under another direction. MR. MICHAEL DAVIES will Sell (subject to conditions of sale then produced), ail that superior LEASEHOLD DWELLING HOUSE AND PREMISES, No. 12, Magazine street, Caerau, let at 33s. per lunar month. This lot is held under lease for 99 years from the 25th December, 1908, at the yearly ground rent of 25s. The Auctioneer desires to call the special atten- tion of investors in leasehold properties to this lot, situate near the Coegnant and Caerau Collieries. For further particulars apply to Mr. W. Powell David, Solicitor, Bridgend or to the Auctioneer, at 3, Talbot-street, Maesteg. 2335 Sale of highly important Leasehold Shop Premises in the centre of Commercial St., Maesteg. Important to Bakers, Confectionel sand Investors generally. BIRD-IN-HAND HOTEL, MAESTEG. MR. MICHAEL DAVIES (Fellow of the Auc tioneers' Institute), has received instructions from thr. Executors of the late Thomas Evans, to Sell by Auction at the above Hotel, on Ti, FSDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF JrLY, 1910, at 5 o'clock in the afternoon (subject to the Conditions of Sale to be there and then produced):— All that valuable and centrally situated Shop, Bakehouse with a Double-decker Patent Oven, a 2-Sull. Stable and Coach-house in the rear, and a large warehouse overhead, together with the goodwill of the extensive and lucrative Bakery Business carried on for many years by the late Thomas Evans on the above premises, which will in- clude all the Plant, comprising—Gas Engine, Dough Mixer, Hot-plate, Troughs and Machinery in con- nection therewith, The premises are held on a lease of 99 years, from February, 1871, at the very low annual Ground Rent of £ 1 lis. 6d. For further particulars apply toJ. Po. SNAPE, Esq., Solicitor. Maesteg, or to the Auctioneer at Maesteg and Bridgend. 2292: CWM FFOS CiFN CRIBBWK, on the Road leading from New House to Llangewyd. SALE OF FREEHOLD OR ENFRANCHISED COPYHOLD PROPERTY. MR. MICHAEL DAVIES has received in- structions to offer for Sale by Public Auction at t'ae Wyndham Arms Hotel, Bridgend, oll on SATURDAY, JULY 16tli, 1910, at three o'clock in the afternoon (subject to conditions of Sale to be then and there read), all that Cottage (now let as two tenements) garden or croft, situate at Cwm Ffos Cet'n Cribbwr, containing by admeasurement half an acre or thereabouts, ar:d now in the occupation of Mr. Evan John and Mrs. Richards. The Minerals, as defined in the Deed of En- franchisement, are reserved. The Land atVords an excellent site for the erection of Workman*' Cottages, which are in much demand in the locality, owing to the rapid development of the several Colleries in the immediate neighbourhood. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneer: or to Messrs. Tennant and Jones, Solicitors, Aberavon, Port Talbot. 2373 [_ m Auctioneers' Announcements, I MR. MICHAEL DAVIES' ANNOUNCEMENTS CONTINUED. SAWYER S ARMS, MAESTEG. Sale of Furniture and Effects. MR, MICHAEL DAVIES (F.A.I.) has received instructions from Mr. Trehernp (who is giving up business) to SE 1 -L BY AUCTION at the above address, on MONDAY, the 18th day of JULY, 1910, a large quantity of well preserved HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EEFECTS Further particulars next week. 2372 Mr. John David's Announcements. PENCOED and TREOES, Glamorganshire. Sale of Valuable Freehold an I Copyhold Farias, Building Sites and Accommodation Lands. \/f R. JOHN DAVID has received instructions i'X to Sell by Auction at the Wyndham Hotel Bridgend, on SATURDAY, JULY 9th, 1910, at three o'clock in the afternoon the Valuable FREEHOLD and COPYHOLD FARMS, Building Sites, and Accommodation Lands, the Copyhold being of the Manor of Coity Wallii,, situate and known as Pencoed Farm, Pencoed and Parknewydd Farm, Trooes: in the Parishes of Coychurch and Llangan, and which will be divided into the following lots for Sale. Lot i.-A Freehold and Copyhold Pasture Field, fronting the road leading from Pencoed to Bridgend, adjoining Maesyrhaf, Pencoed, numbered 563 on the Ordnance Survey for the Parish of Pencoed, are. la. Of. 27p. or thereabouts. Lot 2.—The Freehold and Copyhold Farm and Buildings known as Pencoed I1 arm, now in the occupation of Mr. John Edwards, and containing in the whole 52a. 3r. 19p. or thereabouts. I Lot. 3.-Two Freehold Pasture Fields adjoining the road known as "Hcol Cwrt C:-ilym known as Morfa Bach" numbered 70 and 71 on the I Orduance Survey for the Parish of Coychurch. Area 6a. 2r. 30p. or the eabouts. Lot. 4.—The Freehold Farm and Buildings known as Parknewydd Farm, Treoes near Bridg- end, now in the occupation of Mr. John Williams and containing in the whole ISa. Or. 16p. or there- about. Lot. 5.—The Freehold Pasture Field known as Dwy Erw, Newlaud near Molehenydd Farm, Treoes, Bridgend, now let to Mr. Morg In Fred- erick, numbered 163 on the Ordnance urvey for the Parish of Llangan. Area 2a. 2r. 21p. or there- abouts. Lot. 6.—The Freehold Pasture Field known as Gwaun-y-Moor situate near Moor Mill, Treoes, now in the occupation of Mr. Thomas Thomas, numbered 61 on the Ordnance Survey for the Parish of Llangart. Area 3a. 3r. 19p. or there- abouts. Plans, particulars and Conditions of Sale may be obtained upon application, of J. T. Howell, Esq., Solicitor, Bridgend, or to the Auctioneer, Estate Office, Cowbridge. 2300 BRYNSADLER, Nr. PONT-Y-CLUN. Sale of Freehold Dwelling House and Shop. MR. JOHN DAVID lias received instructions to Sell by Auction on MONDAY, JULY 18th, 1910. at the "Bute Hotel," Pont-y-clunat7 M (subject to conditions of Sale which at all there and then be read), all that FREEHOLD DWELLING HOUSE AND LARGE SHOP, situate at Br.vnsadler with Stible a-id Coach house and other Offices. Full particulars may be had from the Auctioneer at Cowbridge, and future advertisements. £ 363 PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. A/f R. JOHN DAVID ha* received instructions J- to Sell bv Auction early in JULY, all those FREEHOLD DWELLING-HOUSES known as Berry Cottage, Aelybryn an i He View, Heel-las, Coity, the property ot Mrs. Mary Roberts, and others. Fuller particulars will appear next week, and in the meantime may be obtained of the Auctioneer at his Office, Cowbridge, or cf Messrs. STOCK WOO I) & WILLIAMS. 2369 Bridgend. Lost and iouud. -n_ STRAYED to I'antvscawen Farm, Llangeinor, Mountain Ewe, ear marked, bottom quarter cut off left ear and two splits in right ear.— Morgan Rees. 2360 ———————————————————

fBirtJjs, JRarrages « Jkatljs MARRIAGES. KiN(,-Wij,LIA)IS. At Llanelly Parish Church, on June 25th, by the Rev. ir. Hugnes, Walter Thomas King, of Bridgend, sun of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. King, of Wiboech, Canibs., to Nancy Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Williams, of Llanelly. 2356

The important work carried on by the Glamorgan County Council in instruction in mining is indicated in a report by the Educa- tion Committee on the last Summer Mining School and the prospectus of the forthcoming session. The mere fact that 216 persolls; were killed in South Wales coal mines last year, and no less than 21,000 persons re- ceived injuries which incapacitated them for seven days and upwards, shows the necessity for the continuation and extension of this work. That a good system of instruction in mining does much to reduce the death roll of the collieries is beyond dispute, and facts are available which enable its results to be gauged with some degree of.accuraev. For instance, in Nova Scotia, where five to six million tons of coal are annually raised, the death rate is only one half that of British Columbia, where no system of mining educa- tion is established. Special efforts are being put forth by the Glamorgan Education Com- mittee just now to reach colliery firemen and shotsfiremen, and also colliery electricians. Re- garding shot-firing, the numerous cases where explosions have occurred in the coal stores of steamers, in kitchen fire6, and on locomotive engines by stray detonators, and in under- ground blasting operations, explain the need of instruction in a direction which is not al- ways remembered, while as to colliery elec- tricians, it may be mentioned that over sixty lives have been lost at collieries in recent years owing to accidents due to electricity. r j, A Special Commission is now sitting to col- lect information which may lead to a reduc- tion of dangers from electricity, and, mean- time, it is interesting to know that the Gla- morgan Education Committee has arranged a special course of lectures for these officials at the University College, Cardiff, as well as for colliery firemen and shotsfiremen. The lecture on Colliery Rescue Work" will, it is interesting to state, be delivered by Mr. J. H. Thorne, who penetrated the burning mine at Whitehaven, and who had previously won the King Edward medal for heroism after the Hampstead disaster. A special appeal is being issued 'to those interested in the safety or welfare of men engaged in the mines to assist in making the lectures a success by making it convenient for their employees to attend, and we believe colliery proprietors and mining engineers in this district will wel- come an opportunity of assisting their officials and workmen to attend. As the lectures are held in the evening, there ought to be no diffi- culty on this score. The Colliery Examiners' Association has decided to pay the lecture fees and train fares of members selected to attend the lectures, and every member so selected will give a detailed report of the lec- tures at the lodge meetings next winter and promote a discussion on the subjects dealt I with. Thus will be disseminated all over the coalfield a large amount of valuable informa- tion calculated directly to reduce the number of colliery accidents. I Regarding the tours undertaken by the Glamorgan Education Committee, Mr. Henry Davies, the director of mining instruction, points out, in his report, that these are inten- ded to give advanced students opportunities of personally inspecting systems of working collieries akin to their own, or widely differ- ing on account of local requirements and other causes. The mere inspection of other collieries is not the sole duty of the students, but after the tour is completed all students must forward to the education office books showing the notes taken at the and works visited, and full reports prep." i from t these notes. The scholarship fees paid I' only on receipt of satisfactory reports and note books, which shows that the Education Committee are careful to see that their ex- penditure bears good fruit. The seventy-five students who proceeded on tour in Julv last were divided up, and visited the South Wales, the Yorkshire, Staffordshire, and German coalfields. Only "honours" students took part in the German tour.

LOCAL NEWS. « Tabernacle Chapel.—Preacher next Sun- day, Mr. J. Oliver Stephens, B.A., B.D., Cambridge. The Celebrated Lipton's Teas and Pro- visions may be had of the Agent for Bridgend -T. Woodward, near The Bridge. Sets of Garden Tools, Spades, Buckets, Balls, and all other Seasonable Goods in great variety. H. Woodward and Co., Ltd., Wholesale and Retail Sundries Merchants, Adare-street and Station-hill, Bridgend. The Bridgend and District Investment and I Loan Society have funds in hand for invest- ment. £ 5 to £ 50 advanced to members with- out delay, upon note of hand only, with easy repayments by weekly instalments. Particu- lars and last statement of accounts may be ob- tained of the Secretary, D. O. Evans, 31 Nol- ton-street, Bridgend. I Engagemei-it.An engagement is an- nounced between the Rev. Lumley Green-Wil- kinson, head of the Magdalen College (Ox- ford) Mission, younger son of Lieutenant- General Green-Wilkinson, C.B., and Mrs. Green-Wilkinson, and Caroline Myfanwy. only child of Sir Francis Edwards, Bart., and Lady Edwards, of Knighton, Radnorshire. County Examination.—The results of the County Examination in April last in the fol- lowing subjects are to hand, namely:—Mine Surveying: First class advanced, T. J. Price. H. J. Bennett, and Trevor Brace: second class elementary, William John, W. S. Mor- gan, and Albert Cooper. Practical Mathe- matics: Stage 3, Trevor Brace, Geo. Price: Stage 2, W. T. Rees, T. W. Evans, Ben Morris, D. H. Davies; Stage 1, W. S. Mor- gan, H. G. Madley, Percy iein-is, and W. C. Harris. Sunday School Outing.- At ten o'clock on Wednesday morning ten waggons and six traps, kindly lent t»y tradespeople, conveyed about three hundred scholars of the Taber- nacle Sunday School to Ogmore-by-tlie-Sea, where an enjoyable day was spent. The superintendents of the senior and J'tivenilt, classes, Mr. T. Adams and Mr: Rhys illiam.i respectively, were in charge. Games were in- dulged in, while those who desired the quieter life, spent their times in walks or wandering over the rocks. Lunch and tea were provi- ded in a marquee and all were sorry when the time came to leave for home, which was reached at 8.15. Hermon's New Pastor.—The invitation ex- tended to the Hev. Philip Jones by the deacons and members of Hermon Church, has been accepted, and final arrangements have been made for the taking over of the pastor- ate some time in September. Hermon have been fortunate in securing a man of the re- cognised abilities of the Rev. Philip Jones, who -has the reputation of being one of the most popular Welsh preachers of the C.M. con- rexion; and his services are in great de- mand. Educated at Trevecca, Mr. Jones was ordained in 1887. His first call took him to Fishguard. Later he went to Llaildilo, thence to Llanelly, and in each place he made hosts of friends. Cyclist Territorials. -The C yclist Company at Bridgend is doing some good work under Lieutenant Lvnch-blosse, who has proved himself to be an efficient officer, and is most popular with his men (says The MajW" in the "South Wales Daily News"). The } Maxim gun section, which is commanded by Sergeant E. W. Miles, who has under him a corporal and Iii men. is getting into thorough I shipshape, and the section intend to put 111 some good work. Motors are being prepared for the two guns, and when they are ready the section will take the guns out for prac- tice. The motors will be ready for the camn Haverfordwest on the 2it'll Jul; and Sergeant Miles and his men are looking for- ward to making much progress with the handling of the Maxims during the camp training. rpbernaeie Aniiivoxcarr.—There were ro- Sunday, when the anniversary services were held. T.-trotigL^ai U.e da, the ehurcli was crowded, and every available seat occupied, while the vestry, lobbies and aisles were like- i r:i,;c Úll<.J. The singing was of a beautiful character, and, as far as the choruses and solos by the Sunday School scholars were con- cerned. was a tribute to the ability of Mr. I Wi'li.irns as a conductor. Hev. V. v> n h er 'J /.onia; y rc.vebc-d eloquent sermons. 1" _r }e ,;tg t;.e ;;o-rvi'o was in Welsh, the elv.P'r-. :i r :h-ring special music. A solo and chorus by four toys, ( iyw ni, fwyn Waredwr," was especially well given. The church was quickly filled in the afternoon. and the musical service, which was announced to commence at 2.30, had to be started at 2.1o. Choral marches.with parts, were ad- ip.,ioiily given by the juvenile and adult coo/rs and the orchestra. Sacred action L I I songs were also contributed bv the children. The magnificent vocal efforts by the choir in the afternoon had the effect of bringing a re- quest for a repetition of The Son of Light" and The Clarion Cry'' in the evening. Miss I letcher, a very fine soprano from Cardiff. had been engaged fer the day, and rendered solos at each service. Her efforts were: Nearer, my God, to Trie (L eoni) in the morning; "I will give you rest" (Cowen) in the afternoon and in the evening" Let there be Light." Able accompaniments to the choruses and solos were rendered by Miss Gertrude Williams, and Mr. W. J. Matthews led the orchestra. COrXTY SCHOOL GOVERNORS. Aide rman T. J. Hughes presided over t b, meeting of the County School Governors on Monday. The Cha irman raised the question of en- trance seholarships, and asked the Governors to decide upon the number to be given this year. Last year fourteen were awarded. The Governors had to give a certain amount in scholarships or bursaries, and they had a sum of over £ 200, which was practically ear- marked for the purpose. If it was not used it was carried forward.In reply to a ques- tion. the Headmaster (Mr. Jno. Hankin. B.A.) said he did not think two more scholars would add anything to the cost.—The Chair- man said they did not. want to increase the number and then redu-e it again.—It was ul- timately agreed to give 18 entrance scholar- ships, nine for boys and nine for girls. The Headmaster reported that there were now 280 pupils en rolled. with an average dailv attendance of 227. A vacancy had been caused by the death of Miss Biggs, an assistant mistress at the school.—It was directed that this should be filled before the next term, the person appointed to have special qualifications for the teaching of Welsh and geography. It was left to the headmaster to decide whether the teacher should be male or female. A number of. applications w ere received for the withdrawal of pupils before the expiration of the three years' agreement, and, being con- sidered exceptional cases, the requests were granted, subject to the transfer fees being paid. It was decided to inform parents of other pupils who had left the school before their term was up. that unless satisfactory reasons for leaving were given, the Governors would consider the advisability of taking proceed- ings.

BRIDGEND DISWCT COUNCIL THE PUBLIC SEATS. Mr. G. Harris. J.P. presided over ihe meeting of Bridgend Urban Council on Toes- day. There were also present Messrs. J. G. Jenkins. E. Preece, junr.. M. Stradling. H. Abbott. Dapbo L. Powell. F. Higgins, W. Edwards, and the clerk (Mr. J. T. Howell), assistant clerk (Mr. Ivor M. Howell), the sur- veyor (Mr. W. F. Tudor), and the electrical engineer (Mr. W. W el bury >. PUBLIC SEATS. I It was reported by the Surveyor that lie, had visited certain spots in the district and permission had been given to fix seats in the following places: — "North Ward: One about 12U yards beyond Barry Railway Bridge in Coity Road another noar Llynfi and Ogmore Railway Bridge, and or:e in Wild Mill Road and Coity Fields respectively. South Ward: One on top of the hill between the two rail- way bridges in Coychurch-road another in Cow bridge-road near the railway bridge, and onfc in Ewenny and Merthyrmawr Roads -re- spectively. W(-st,, War(i: One about fifty yards beyond Mr. Jennings's house on Lales- ton Hill: another near Tnorneycroft; one in Cefn Glas Road. and one in North Road. Mr. Jenkins suggested that the seats should not be placed close to any land which might be built upon. The places selected were agreed to, and it was understood the work would proceed at. once. ELECTRIC AL M ATTERS. The Electrical Engineer recommended that a 12-h.p. motor be purchased as a spare one for the condensing plant. The estimated cost of this motor and fixing was 00. He gave the reasons for recommending same s: (1) To replace the present motor should it break down, time taken to replace with spare being approximately one hour: the faulty motor mav take a period of one month to re- pair. (2) Tb" coal consumption is increased by 22 lbs. per unit generated when running on atmospheric pressure: therefore the break- down to the condenser motor would lead to an extra cost of coal and oil to the extent of .119 of a penny per unit generated. (3) It is onlv possible to run each main engine a period of five hours at a time on the atmos- phere owing to their becoming over-heated, due to back pressure of oil separater and at- mosphere. With a vacuum of 25 inches, these engines will run a considerable length of time. (4) Should one of the main engines be disabled at the same time as the condenser motor. we should have considerable difficulty to maintain an e>fficient supply of current. (5) During repairs to main engines consider- able difficulty would be entailed should con- denser motor fail. as repairs would have to be curtailed until motor was again in working order, during which much valuable time may elapse. Mr. Preece proposed that the recommenda- tion be adopted. He had 11(>('n up to the Electrical Station and agreed with the en- gineer. It was well known that they had had a little trouble with the motor, and if anything went wrong they had to wait until it was repaired or fetch one from the pumping station. He considered the suggestion a wise one. Mr. Jenk ins asked how the cost could be charged to capital account. He would like to know how they stood. Mr. Preece: Whether this is anything to do with the revenue account or not, it ought to be a capital charge. Mr. Stradling: Is Mr. Preece in order? He moved the recommendation. Mr. Preece: I take it if I am not in order the Chairman is quite capable of pulling me up without any outside interference. Mr. Stradling then seconded Mr. Preece's proposition. Mr. Abbott did not know why the engineer in the past should have worked on such a short-sighted policy. Why hald not this pro- posed expenditure been placed in the ordin- ary estimates when they were putting down the plant? He quite agreed with Mr. Wel- bury that the items were necessary. Still, the sum of £ 30 should come out of general ac- count. and not out of capital. If the elec- trical committee had been so foolish as not to put it on the estimates, they should take it out of general account. The recommendation was adopted. It was also agreed to purchase, at a cost of £ 2 10s.. a new belt to diminish the friction on motor and turbine pump bearings. PENSIONS COMMITTEE. The Clerk read a letter from the Local Pensions Committee stating that it would not be necessary for the Council to appoint members to serve on this committee next year and the year after. Mr. Jenkins: Some years ago, a member of this Council was elected on the Governing Body of the County School, and we could not get him removed because he had been elected for three years. Mr. Edwards: When this matter was raised before the Pensions Committee on Sat- urday I pointed out the absurdity of the posi- tion of a member of a Council should he not be returned by the ratepayers at the expira- tion of his term of office. He could still serve on the Pensions Committee although not hav- ing the confidence of the ratepayers. As for myself, 1 should decline to act if I was not returned to the Council by the ratepayers. The Clerk was instructed to look the matter up as to whether the Council were empowered to agree to the proposal. WYNDHAM HOTEL. Mr. H. J. Randall, on behalf of the Wynd- ham Hotel Syndicate, wrote that he under- stood the Council were proposing to do cer- tain works to prevent flooding in future, and if this was done he did not think they would hear any more as to the damage to Wyndham Hotel. It was agreed to acknowledge the letter. PLANS. The following plans were passed:—New street, to be called Lilian-street, Coity Fields, I for Mr. D. H. Lloyd: carpenter's shop for | Messrs. Sheppard. TENDER. The tender of Mr. T. D. Schofield for de- molishing the old house by the New Bridge, at a cost of £ 5 5s. was accepted. Mr. Schofield to have the material.