The Glamorgan Gazette

Several suggestions have been put before the people of Wales recently for a National Memorial to King Edward VII. Sir Ivor Herbert, M.P., lias suggested the erection of a monumental statue in Cardiff as the. Metropolitan City of Wales, while Colonel Bruce Vaughan and Mr. David Davies, M.P., advocate the extension or creation of charit- able institutions. That Wales should erect some lasting monument to a great King who was its Prince for sixty years there can be no doubt. The late King took a keen interest in the Principality; he granted Royal Charters to the National Library and Na- tional Museum; he singled out the heroism of Welsh miners for special distinction, and he I encouraged enterprise by personally opening several great municipal works. The Welsh people, whether by birth or adoption, arc as I loyal as the people of any other part of the British Dominions, and once an agreement can be como to as to the form a National Memorial should take, there will no doubt be a ready response from its county magnates and merchant princes. First of all, however, it will be necessary to bring together the pre- sent conflicting forces in order that the minds of all may be concentrated on one great scheme. Opposing factions would utterly destroy the prospect of securing an adequate memorial, and without substantial agreement I none of the schemes put forward would be I likely to fructify. While there is much to he said in favour of a monumental statue, built on an heroic scale and representing great Welshmen in addition to the personality of the late King, we ven- ture to think that the Memorial should be one of utility, having a philanthropic aim, and no institution is more needed than a sana- torium for the treatment of consumptive^. This is the kind of Memorial suggested by Mr. David Davies, M.P.. and it is stated that subscriptions to such an object amounting to several tens of thousands of pounds have al- ready been promised. Mr. Davies favours a: large central institution of the kind for Wales on the ground that it could be built and maintained with greater efficiency and economy., and at a much less cost per bed', th:111 a number of smaller sanatoria scattered over the country. Such an institution could secure better medical attendance and expert knowledge, and provide on a larger s?ale material for research work. Having erected an administrative block of buildings, it would be an easy matter to increase the sleeping ac- commodation as required. The necessity of adequate provision for dealing with this dire disease, which annuaily sweeps 'I'.vay such a large proportion of the population, is periodic- ally referred to by most of our county and local medical officers of health, and it is only the fear of the enormous cost which w:mH be involved that has prevented the several coun- tit's from erecting sanatoria of their own. With a largo central institution provided as a Alenioria.1, we believe the wealthier classes' would be ready to subscribe the amount. | annually required for its upkeep, and it; is pretty certain that nothing would have, ap- pealed nnfl'c u> the great, and kindly Monarch who a '.ways showed sympa-thy with those in' d>.stress. According to Mr. Davies's plan, a j eemnd i-- titmion would be the means of initialing movement against the tubercular d'sea-e in every county and town throughout tin- Principality. It would also serve to stimulate aud guide local effort by dissemin- ating the latest and most scientiifc informa- L, -,r litest. aii(i niost tion. and would point out the best way of tackhug the great national problem of how to stamp oat. consumption. Arrangements on. these lines would not only restore to health a large number of infected persons, but would materially aid, by means of isolation. towards stamping out tut" rculosis. A more philan- t'nroric and chant: i-l»j":t, and a most suits:id" memorial to a great King who ever] sympathised with ail efforts to preserve the nation;; i health and stamp cut disease, it would I". 1 to imagine. The Maesteg Dlsti iot Council have consider- able wohbic.j over a [fairs in connection with their hall. V,'t<-r discussing the question of ,.e;;ii 1 rhe hall or- several occasions, it WHS <-v 'd "l a mo-ith ago to invite tenders for a fu:-r\ !o;se :r live yerr The main idea which led to the of this resolution was the raising of a fund to extend the building, the size of which is inadequate to meet the needs of such a large and populous area as Maesteg. It was considered that, by leasing the building on three nights of each week, a sufficient sum would l>e in hand at the end of sufficient sum would be in hand at the end of live years to enable the Council to carry out the much desired improvement. It trans- pired, however, at Tuesday's meeting of the Council, that some of the members are not prepared to wait such a long period before making the extension, and it is now proposed to first of all raise a loan and carry out the necessary work. The income from lettings by lease and otherwise, it is computed, will meet the annual charges in respect of interest and repayment of the loan. No doubt mem- hers have gone carefully into figures and ha ve satisfied themselves that the income will be sufficient for this purpose. We trust this is the case, otherwise serious financial difficulties may arise. It is well known that the major- ity of halls in the country are not paying concerns, and it is to be hoped that the Maes- teg Council have not become too optimistic because their hall has, without eneumberance. not only paid its way but shown a fairly sub- stantial balance since it was leased to Messrs. st Poole. In future, possibly the hall will not be as profitable as in the past, as it cannot hope to retain its monopoly. Various pro- posals are put forward for the erection ol places of entertainment which would, in some respects, seriously compete with the Town- hall. Personally, we should have preferred the safer course of raising the necessary fund before carrying out the extension, thus avoid- ing heavy loan charges, which it is quite on the boards the income will not meet. Pub- lic bodies are too prone to indulge in the hire- purchase system.

LOCAL NEWS. Tabernacle Chapel. Preacher next Sun-: day, Rev. R. O. llughes, Maesteg. The Celebrated Lipton's Teas and Pro- visions may be had of the Agent for Bridgend -T. Woodward, near The Bridge. The Summer Sale at Thomas Edwards's. Opposite the Market, Caroline Street, Bridg- end, commences Saturday, July 16th. 1910. A Trip to Manchester Races (Prince Edward Handicap), in September.—Apply for full particulars to Hon. Sec., Ancient Briton Hotel, Bridgend. 2425 Cottage Hospital. -The Cottage Hospital will be (dosed for six weeks, from the Oth inst.. in order that certain structural alterations and additions to the Hospital may be carried out. Sets of Garden Tools, Spades, Buckets, I Balls, and all other Seasonable Goods iu great variety. — H. Woodward and Co., Ltd., Wholesale and Retail Sundries Merchants, Adare-street and Station-hill, Bridgend- The Bridgend and District Investment awid Loan Society have funds in hand for invest- ment. L5 to L,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. ton-street, Bridgend. Collision.- A collision between a motor-c^r and a horse and cart belonging to Mr. C. P. Tucker, baker. Bridgend, occurred at the corner of Nolton-street and Cowbridge-road yesterday. Happily there was very little dam- age. The driver of the car went straight across the road, ran on to the pavement, and dashed into the wall of a house. The horse was struck sufficiently hard to send it back j on its haunches, but it suffered no apparent injury. The car was slightly damaged. Degree of B.A. Mr. Alfred Jenkins, an old Bridgend hoy. has just secured the degree of B.A. Mr. Jenkins became a candidate for the ministry in the C.M. denomination in 190.), and matriculated at the Welsh Vniver- sity in 1907. He entered the University Col- lege at Cardiff the same year. and in the three following years has passed the Inter- mediate. Ordinary, and Final Examinations for the degree of B.A. He was editor of "Cap and Gown. the COilege magazine, last year. Next year Mr. Jenkins intends tak- ing the Honours Course in Philosophy. Cyclist Collides with Motor Car.—On Sat- urday evening Austin Greenway, of Maesteg- road. Maesteg. was riding a bicycle on the Cowbridge-road, Bridgend, and collided with a motor-car at a turning into a side road. He was picked up unconscious and taken into the house of Mr. Pickering, near where the accident occurred. There he was attended by Dr. Edmund Tlvonias, who found that he was suffering from bruises and also an ahra-, sion over the left eye. He recovered con- seiousness, and was removed in a wagonette tohishomeatMaesteg. Hope Anniversary. — The anniversary ser- vices at Hope Baptist Church on Sunday were attended by lartre congregations. The pastor (Rev. T. Davies) preached morning, afternoon and evening. At the morning service Mr..T. Bedford Morgan gave a fine solo If with all your hearts." "Soldiers of Jesus'' was the title of a pretty banner display in the after- noon by the children, under the leadership of Mrs. Piercy. and solos were rendered with pretty effect by the little ones. The church was packed at the evening service, and many had to be turned away. Under the condue- j tors), i p of Mr. John Lloyd, the choir ably ren- dered two anthems. "Ten thousand turns ten thousand," and Behold tin1 Lamb of God." Mr. W. G. Cole presided at the organ. — On Wednesday the annual outing took place, when 500 were conveyed in vehicle:: lent by tradesmen to Ogmore, where an en- joyable day was s1 ont, the heat being tem- pered by a refreshing breeze. Many took ad- vaniageot the tempting conditions to have a dip. tents being erected on the sand-\ Lunch and tea were provided in marquees, and rhe party, which was in charge of Mr. D. H. Lloyd, Mr. J. Haydn Jones, and Mr. V. Piercy, returned about nine o'clock". Cottage Homes Prize Giving and Re-urnon. I — Mrs. Arthur J. Williams, of Plas Coedy- inwstwr, handed out the prizes at the annual prize-giving and ^e-union at the iJndgend Cottage Homes on Saturdnv. Mrs. D. ('. Howell, Maesteg, chairman of the Colt a no I Homes Committee, took the chair at the prize-giving, and in referring to the prizes j offered for the kindest boy and girl at the. Homes said she thought there also ought to lie a prize for honesty. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to-Mrs. A. J. Williams for her kindness in attending this function. { Mr. Arthur J. Williams responded o». behali of his wife. A vote of thanks was ..is;) given the superintendent and matron (Mr. au'i Mrs. C. V. Saver) and their staff. The prizes for the kindest hoy and girl wc.'e awarded by a ballot of the children them- selves. During the atternoon the children marched ia procession through- the irrov.mi.v. j h-'iided by their own bugle band, and musical j <-< lections were nlaved by the Homes Br;< Baud. S-.oris were arranged ]'•>:• the '-hdd- ren. There was a good attendance of the Guardians and a number of young men and young women who passed through the llom-'s attended from various parts <f the county for a re-u rion.

LOCAL STARAT BISLEY. .\1i the three local men at Bisley- ( ol.- j j Sergt. Hopkin Jones, Corp!. T. Lewis, ;01 j Lance-Corpl. T. Hopkin—-are showing gooti 1 form. and is his old- | j time accuracy. Each won £ 2 in the Alexau- j dra, and all are in the second stage of the Kings. This entitles each to at least £ 3, with the possibility of a much higher prize, j Tilt. Bridgend men have also shared in the prize-money in other events.

BRIDGEND DISTRICT COUNCIL ——4- — NEW BRIDGE: QUESTION OF BORE- HOLES. ——— Mr. G. Harris, J.P.. presided over the meeting of Bridgend Council on Tuesday. There were also present: Messrs. J. G. Jen- kins, W. Edwards, II. Abbott, Dapho L Powell, G. Bevan, M. Stradling. and the clerk (Mr. J. T. Howell), the rurveyor (Mr. W. F. Tudor), and the electrical engineer (Mr. Wel- bury). FINANCE. The reoort of the Finance Committee, as submitted by Mr. Jenkins, showed there was a credit balance at the bank of C194 (is. 4a. Mr. Abbott asked if all bills in connection with the Park Fields sewer work had been paid. Mr. Jenk ins: All bills have been met. and the whole of the money borrowed has been ex- pended. THE NEW BRIDGE. The Surveyor reported that two holes on the east abutment had been completed. In No. 1 hole rock was struck at a depth of 13 feet below the surface which was the exact depth estimated. In No. 2 hole, however, although only 10 f.t distance from No. 1. nvk was not struvk until a depth of 18ft. (Sin. had been L-ored. The boring on the west abutment would be started that day. In earh hole a depth of two feet had been bored into the rock to ascertain its nature a.nd soundness. With regard to additional bore- holes, the contractors were prepared to do these at a rate of 10s. per foot (the present price was (J.s.'i. as the strata had proved more difficult than anticipated. Mr. Abbott could not see the need of going intofurtlier expenditure when they were satisfied that the bridge would be on a good foundation. They would find the bridge would be a terrible expense. Mr. Edwards: Will the contractors accept the contract unless we show them the foun- dation. that is the Question r The Chairman: The rock appears to he very good. They have been a fortnight boring the two holes, and that must show us there is a splendid foundation of some son. I do not suppose for a moment that they will want to go deeper than 18ft. Mr. Edwards: It is necessary that we! should find a good foundation, whether it b-r rock or anything else. We have to satisfy j the Considere Company as to that. and the contract will not IK, sl-ned or sealed until it; is stated what the foundation is. Mr. Stradling asked why there was all that discussion. The matter had been before them in co.nmitt >e, arid they had considered it luilv. He quite agreed with the surveyor, j It they built the bridge without a good foun- dation, the Considere Company would say the burden would fall upon the Council. If they carried out the suggestion of the surveyor, i which he considered was a wise one, they j would take all responsibility off the ahoulderx of the Council. :1r. Dapho Powell said he believed the ob. jer-t with which they desired the boring to ] take place was that they should know where tbfy stood so far as finances w "e concerned. as t Every foot, so far as the const oction of the bridge was concerned, meant enormous cost, and he certainly thought that t' ey should have another bore-hole. Mr. Bevan moved the Council d ) not con- sider the matter. Mr. Powell had been the only one who had discussed the point at issue. It was absolutely a question of cost. The old bridge was there, and gave an idea that there was good stability. There was no crack, and they might deoend upon the fact that it was on a good foundation. He thought the extra cost suggested by the con- tractors was an attempt to take advantage of the Council. Mr. Abbott seconded. Mr. Powell moved an amendment that the nore-hole should lie made. Mr. Higgins said the old bridge was well supported by pillars in the centre, which they would not have in the new bridge, and he had been told that the foundations of the new bridge would have to be very strong on ac- count of the fall, which was very different to the old bridge. It was of the highest impor- tance they should have a sure foundation. While they had the men on the iob. he fav- oured the surveyor's suggestion. He was surprised at the discussion on the matter. Mr. Edwards said the expenditure would be repaid by the stability of the bridge. It would be there attf>r they had all gone. Mr. Abbott here made some remark. Mr. Edwards: I don't know what is the matter with Mr. Abbott. If he will come and sit by mv side I will silence him. Mr. Bevan said toe surveyor did not recom- mend that the work should be done. Mr. Jenkins: Is Mr. Bevan satisfied that the throw on the new bridge will be greater than the throw on the present one!" Mr. Bevan Perfectly satisfied. The Chairman said the Considere Company said in their letter that it would not 1K. neces- sary. providing the foundations were all right, to bore more than four holes. The amendment was then put, and lost by the casting vote of the Chairman. The mo- tion was carried. Mr. Stradling: The burden will be upon our shoulders. The Chairman: We will take the respon- sibility. t ELECTRICAL PLANT. Mr. Jenkins asked if it was possible to ob- tain a summary of the amount borrowed for the electrical plant and the amount expen- ded, so that the Council should know exactly where they were. Tho Electrical Engineer said he w'1111d have a statement prepared for the ne\t meeting. ADHERING TO BYE-LAWS. A letter was read from Mr. J. F. Willett. oil behalf of Mr. F. H. Thomas, the owner 01 the Cawwallis Estate, for permission to set back die boundary wall to the houses front- ing Caewallis-road. Mr. Bevan projwed that the application be not entertained. If they allowed it in thi > case they would have to act similarly in other instances. The Council had adooted the Local Government Board model !r»e-Jawn, and they must adhere to them. Mr. Powell seconded, and it was "arried. MOTION TO RESCIND. In reply to a letter from the Council re- specting an eroctSon by Mr. T. J. Lloyd, a I letter was read from the office of Messrs. T. j J. Hughes and Lewis agreeing to remove the building complained of within a period! named. It w as claimed he should be treated as another ratepayer was treat"d a few years ngo. Mr. Bex an moved that the Council adhere' To their former resolution. This was seconded. Mr. Stradling moved an amendment that j ■hey allow the building to remain. Thev had | hid an 'undertaking from Mr. Lloyd that he would pull down the building when required ov the Council to do so. Mr. Bevan rose to a roii't of order. Mr. St radirng: You sit down. I am not j going to allow you to m:e: -ere. Are you the chairman? -Air. Edwards seconded. He thought the Council were taking up an attitude v. hi-h j thev were liol. The! pos'tio:. was different to that of a fc»v years ago. when the ratepayer referred to elaim<Kl 1 "he right to build. This request from Mr. Llovd was more moderate. Tie thought the Council would be wise to allow the building to remain as a temporary one. Mr. Bevan said they had called upon Mr. j/lovd to adhere to the bye-laws, and the re- solution was on the minutes. They were dis- NN a-I'd lie considered it v* rv 'rfegular. Mr. Powell said he did not vote for the for- mer resolution, but lie 'orsidered now they had passed it tiiey should adhere to it. Mr. Abbott said ho did not wisii th<* Coun- (i 1, rs cil to proceed harshly, but they .should stick to'their resolution. Toe Chairman said if the Council wo,-e go- ing to allow the building to remain, a notice of motion to rescind the former resolution would have to bo given. Mr. Kdwards gave nott'-e accordingly. ALLEGED RIVER POLLUTION. A letter was read from Mr.1 S. H. Stock- wood (clerk to the Ogmore Board of Conser- vator?) stating that in reference to the alleged pollution of the river at Maesteg he would take the earliest opportunity 1 of calling the eon.-> rv;: tors together to consider the matter. A EDITOR'S REPORT. Air. Higgins asked what w;:s to ocdono with reference to the auditor's report, for- warded to the Council. It was only right flurf the members should have an opportunity of going through it. Air. A>evun proposed that copies be supplied to the chairman ef the Council, chairman of the Finance Committee, and the clerk, and that a summary of the report be prepared and submitted to the next meeting. Mr. Jenkins thsnght a digest of the report should be made tihlic. The Council were greatly indebted to Mr. Propert for the re- port, and he wished to thank him for the uee- ful information given concerning financial matters. Mr. Bevan's motion was agreed to. BILL-POSTING. Mr. Jenkins drew attention to certain bills which had been posted up in public con- j venienees. and considered drastic steps should be taken to prevent them being displayed. After some discussion, in which each mem- her voiced the opinion that they should not be permitted in the places, it was decided to call the attention of the police to the matter, and to write the person whose name was on the bills. NOT A RICH BODY. The Surveyor reported as to the progress of the work of tar spraying. Mr. Edwards called attention to a quantity of tar which was running down one of the drains where work was being carried out. The Council was not a rich body, and could not afford money being thrown away. :.1r. Beva-i thought the men should <- "r- cise more cere than they did. The Surveyor ;;hi he would require i the matter. TROUT CAUGHT. It was reported [' the Purveyor that the catchpits in Mori' iirook i ulvirxs had b-.vn completed. Mr. Jenkins: Has anything been caught? The Chairman: A few trout. (Laughter.) INFEC TIOUS DISEASE. The Surveyor reported that one notification of scarlet fever had be- n rec-ived since the last meeting. SEATS. The Surveyor hoped to have the public seats fixed by 111" end of the week.

BRIDGEND ODDFELLOWSHIP. ADVANTAGE OF JUVENILE SOCIETIES, A ( OFNTY COURT ACTION. The half-yearly meeting of the Bridgend District of the Manchester Unity of Oddfel- lows was held at the Angel Inn, Aberkenfig. Bro. G. T. Hard wick, Grand Master, presi- ded. supported by Bro. W. Brace. Deputy Grand Master. Bro. D. R. Jones, Past Grand j Ma ster, Bro. Rees Lewis, Treasurer, ana Bro. David Williams, Prov. C.S. The lodges were represented by the following delega Dunraven Lodge, Bro. Charles Sefton Nash Point Lodge. Bro. Lewis Lewis: Mansel Abbey Lodge. Bro. Wm. Reynolds; Bran-ae- Ilid Lodge, Bro. ThoL Lewis: Central Gla- morgan Lodge, Bro. Thomas Ree« Treharne Lodge, Bro. W. H. Hitchings; Kenfig Borough Lodge, Bro. Hopkin Rowlands: Friend in Need Lodge, Bro. Thos. John: Og- more Valley Lodge, Bro. James Morris Tus- kar Rock Lodge, Bro. Thos. Cook Quin Lodge, Bro. Alex Smith; Caradog-ab-Bran Lodge. Bro. D. C. Williams. The total number of members returned was 1,516; £75 was paid in funeral claims; the total levies received were £ 148 2s. 2d. The Grand Master feelingly proposed a rote of condolence with the members of the Royal Family at the loss they and the countrv had sustained through the death of the late King. The motion was carried, all the members standing. In opening the proceedings, the Grand Mas- ter delivered a forceful address. He pointed out the superiority of a society like the Manchester Unity over the large number of mushroom and unreliable societies that were now flooding the country, and were proving a snare and a deception to young men. He appealed for fresh energy and zeal amongst the officers and members of the vari- ous lodges, and laid particular stress on the importance of each lodge forming a Rtrong juvenile branch and thus formulating fruitful nurseries for the adult lodges. It was re- solved that the Grand Master's address be printed in the District Report. Bro. David Williams, Prov. C.S., reported upon a County Court action of interest to Friendly Societies. Bro. J. Curtis, a mem- ber of the Treharne Lodge, Aberkenfig, sued the secretary of the lodge. Bro. W. H. Hitch- ings, for a sum of £ 3 5s.. balance of sick re- lief alleged to be due to him. It appeared that the lodge, acting upon instructions from the board of directors, had reduced their pay- ments of sick relief. Bro. Curtis was. at the time, in receipt of 5s. per week. Imme- diately the new rule reducing sick pay was registered, the lodge, acting upon the advice of the Prov. C.S.. reduced all the payments of sick relief. Bro. Curtis claimed that he was entitled to the usual 5s. per week for a period of twelve months. 26 weeks of which had expired. Previous to the case being heard, every effort was made by the officers of the lodge to persuade Bro. Curtis not to go on with the County Court action, but proceed ac- cording to the procedure set forth in the rules of the Society, and it was pointed out to him that the County Court had no jurisdiction in the matter. However, Bro. Curtis deter- mined to proceed with the action. The case was set down for hearing at the Bridgend County Court on June 10th. Bro. Alderman T. J. Hughes was instructed to appear on be- half of the Society and to plead non-jurisdi"- tion. The case was called on before the Re- gistrar, who immediately informed the plain- tiff that he had no iur'^dietion in the matter, and that the plaintiff must proceed in accord- a nee with the rules of the society, The plaintiff was ordered to pay costs. The Tre- name Lodge was represented by Bro. David Williams. Prov. C.S.. and Bro. Garrett, in the unavoidable absence of the secretary. It was resolved that the District be not re- presented at the South Wales and Monmouth- shire Conference until the" conference had been reconstituted, and that the celebrati Ti of the centenary of the Unity be abandoned, Bro. D. R. Jones and Bro. David Wdliams. Prov. C.S.. gave an exceptionally able :rl valuable report of the proceedings of the Southampton A.M.C. Bro. William Brace, Ogmore Vale, wan nominated for the Grand Master chair, and Bro. Thomas Thomas. Pvle, for the Deputy Grand Master Chair. The following w»-re I nominated as delegates" to the Brighton A.M.C. :—Bros. 1). H. Price. David Williams, j Rees John, G. T. Hardwick. and Lew is Lewis.. | It was decided that the next half-' early meeting he held at Kenfig Hill in July nen,

THE PROPERTY MARKET. — ♦ MR. W. HOWELL S LAND. Mr. John David offered for sale at tM, Wyndham Hotel. Bridgend, on Saturday, I freehold and copyhold land and farms at Pen- coed and Treos, the copyholds being of the j manor of Coitv Walia. A pasture field of mixed freehold and copyhold tenure, having a frontage to the road leading from Pencoed to Bridgend, adjoming Mafcsyr.-iaf, Peneoed. now in tIw occupation of the vendor, and co". tain ing la. Or. 27p.. suitable for building pur- poses, w as sold to -Air. George Evans, Plasv- j derwen. Pontypridd, for £ 230. The freehold and copyhold farm. with the farmhouse and farm buildings, situate at Pencoed, now in the occupation of Mr. J. Edwards at a rental apportioned to this lot of £ 85 (tenant paying all outgoings), and known as Pencoed Farm. containing 52a. 0r. Hi1' with coachhouse on the opposite side of the road, was withdrawn at £2:990, but was afterwards sold to Mr. Thomas Rees. of Trecnstle Farm, for £ 3.100. Two freehold pastuure fields adjoining 3 iri the road known as Heol Cw rt Gw ilym, known as Mor fa Jjjr-h, now in the occupation of the vendor, containing Gs. 2r. S0p., was j sold to Mr. J. G. Chatterton. Pencoed, for £ 500. The freehold farm, with the farm- house and building?,, situate1 at Treos, in the occupation of Mr. J. Vt illiams at £ £ 0 per an- num (tenant paying all outgoings except tithe-rent charged, and known as Park- newydd Farm, containing 18a. Or. IGp., so,Id to Mr. J. Mordecai, Treos, for £ 1.250. A fret- hold pasture field known as Dwy Erw, Now- land. at Treos. ;:1 the occupation of Mr. Mor- gan Frederick, at a rental of L7 vt-r annum (tenant paving cU outgoings except tithe- rent charge), containing 2a. 2r. 21t> sold t;, Mr. J. Thomas, Cross"ane, near I.br- trnant, for £ 200. The fr-vhold pasture field known as Gwuun-v-Moor at Treos, in the occupation of Mr. T. Thomas, nt a rental of ,£10 per PIr- num (landlord paying outgoings). containing 3a. 3r. 19p., sold to Mr. Edward Plummer, Peneoed, for £ 300. The vendor was NA' William 'Howell. J.P., Pencoed. The solici- tor for the vendor was Mr. J. T. Howell, Bridgend.

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PORTHCAWL CHAMBER OF TRADE AND PORTHCAWL TRADE. TO THR EDITOR. Sir.-Will you permit me to make the abso- lutely trite observation that it is the main function of a Chamber of Trade to foster and protect the trade of the town to which it be- longs. I assume that the Porthcaw] Cham- ber of Trade has done. or at least, has at- tempted some useful work, but I must say that I have been more impressed by its frev- quent flourishes of trumpets than I have bv anything else. Its halts are numerous, and during these halts its invitations to out-siders to admire its programme are altogether too persistent. Iteration in a verv short time becomes nauseous. At it« last'meeting the C- amber of Trade did something which many of those who are engaged in tin trade of Porthcaw] will have no reason to thank it for. One of the more prominent ot its members, apparently without first seeking the opinion and direction of his fellow-members, made a r.-quest to a well-known travelling entertain- ment proprietor for a "benefit night." Mr. Studt, ever ready to oblige and to assist, and without pausing to consider whether the cause brought to his notice was a sufficiently worthy one said he would give what thev asked for. And so it would appear that Porthcawl is to ^nat is termed a l»e-nefit night." with, I fear, the absurdities of a carnival, as a pro- minent feature thereof. Thus the Chamber of Trade attaches itself to the powerful enter- tainer, and the alliance may perhaps prove to be more than the Chamber of Trade, in its short-sightedness, can a.1 present realise. Apart from other considerations, the estab- lishment of a camp, with its noises and other concomitants, cannot by any stretch of the imagination be said to conduce to the mental and physical health of those who live in its immedmie neighbourhood. And then there xs the question of the tradesmen whose busi- ness. I am assured, is seriously interfered with by the Houp-ias." and such like, that crowd into the rIaó". m the wake of Mr. Studt. It would be well li the Chamber of Trade were to get to understand that the trade ot Porthoawl is not confined within the hounds of the particular business carried on by certain of its prominent and much-talking members. I shall probably return to the subject, and in the meantime I hope that those who really wish well of Porthoawl will consider the points that I have raised. —I am, ftc.. A WOULD-BE RESIDENT. 13th July. 1910. ♦

BR IDG EN I) FLOWER SHOW. TO THE EDITOR. Dear Sir.-WiU you allow inc. through thf medium of your valuable paper, to ask the committee of the Bridgend and District Hor- ticultural Society on what grounds they re- fuse to allow me and others to exhibit"* Is the show a public one ? or Is it run for the benefit of a few of the committee I have served on the above committee for a number of years, and last year obtained the shield for the greatest number of points in the show. This year they decided that each member of the committee should pay 5s. deposit as a guarantee for the show. I could not agree with this suggestion, and resigned my posi- tion. at the same time offering to give .)8. to the show. This was refused, and I was in- formed that unless I paid the deposit the same as others, I should not be allowed to ex- hibit. I should like to can the attention of the public and subscribers to what I think is very unfair treatment. Yours truly, CHARLES SPECK. Ceneetcry Cottage. Bridgend. July 7th.

SOUTHER NDOWN FARES. TO THE EDITOR. Dear Sir. -Now that the Bridgend Cham- ber of Trade is waking up to the fact that their town is a desirable place to live in, and flaa BO many attractions lying dormant- which they are about to advertise-may I. as a visitor, point out the need of a better ser- vice of brakes to Southerndown and a cheaper fare, with a fixed posting rate also for those chariot drivers at the station. A brake run- ning at 2 p.m. and landing its passengers back in Bridgend at 8, would give a pleasant outing to seaside trippers or golfers." and at 9d. each way ought to pay the posting-mas- ter. It need only run in the summer. Those jehus on the station who ask 7s. (id. to drive a family with luggage, or a single traveller, and then take 5s. for either, want a little re- gulation. seeing that 5s. is a fair remunera- tion. A card on the brake setting out single and return tares w on Id not be ami* as fares are at prevent somewhat vague. I suppose the Barry Railway Company is too busy with litigation and coal carrying to hot her about the experiment of a road motor from Bridgend. The Cambrian motor from Pwllheli to N evin is a public benefaction to Nevin and its trade. Southerndown is simply delightful in its picturesque setting and charming surroundings. and ought to be- come better known. Why pile it all on Porthoawl Yours t ruly. GEO. A. POWELL. Kent House, Cheltenham. fcth July. ]910. -+-

GARTH AND OAKWOOD DIST1-ESS FrXD TO THE EDITOR. Sir. —Will you kindly allow me to acknow- ledge the following further contributions to the above fund for the feeding of necessitious children P I should have included in my last week s acknowledgments a contribution from the Wesley Mission Band and friends: — The Kenfig Hill Ma le Voice Party, proceeds of a sacred concert (per Mr. E. L. Esaias), 1;8 10s. Mr. Moses Welsh, £1. Mr. T. P. Thomas, 2s. Messrs. Howell and ('0. Messrs. Ealing and Co. (pe. Messrs. E. Davies and Sons), 10s. Mrs. Jones, Three Horse Shoes Hotel. Maes- teg. 5s. Mrs. James, Castle Hotel. 5s. The treasurer is Mr. Philip Powell, Llwy- darth-road. Maesteg, and the corresponding Noeretarv, Mr. William Hitch"rngs. Cenieterv- road. Maesteg. The committee resolved at their last meeting, Mr. John Jievan in the chair, to continue giving b"-nkfast for the next week, and to acknov. le<lg( the supply of Prl(-c- Yours, etc.. A. JOHN. Fiitaiviai Secretary. ]J* Bridge Street. Ma- steo\ July 13th. 1910.

HAY-MAKER'S FALL. SERIOUS ACCIDENT AT SOI TEE];N- DOW N. On Wednesday evening a i'tr.a worker named Beaie, of Wick, met with a serious ac- cident while working for Mr. Howe, of South- down. He w as pitching hay on a rick when a heavy pole fell upon his head, and he was picked up unconscious and bleeding from the nose and ears. Dr. A. D. Low. of Bridgend, was telephoned for, and on motoring over to Southerndown found that Bcale v.as suffering from a fractured skull and was in a serious condition. Dr. Low had the unfortunate man put into his motor-car, and drove him to his home at Wick, where> he lies in a con- dition that is regarded as hopeless. Beak is single, and lives with this mot-he.»\

MABON'S VISITOR. DUTCHMAN'S UNWELC OME VISIT. The Dutch ship's cook, Dingeman Van Der- made, of no fixed abode, who paid an unex- pected visit to Maberhs *-esiden~e at Llantv.it Major on Saturday, walking into the room while the Welsh M.P. and his family were at supper, was brought up at Cowbridge Poliee- court un Tuesday charged with being on the premises for an unla ,,¡\¡J purpose. Fie was r< -"pnded for a week for inquiries and medi- cal examination as to the stale of his mind. Prisoner stood shaking in a dock. He had no underclothing, and his coat was open at the throat. A thick black beard ai. ;ng un- kempt hair added to his peculiar franco.