The Glamorgan Gazette

LOCAL NEWS Bridgend Cottage Hospital Ball will be held on the 11th January, 1906, at the Town-hall, Bridgend. Tickets, 15s. Apply Mr. W. A. Williams, hon. sec. 2048 The Sale of Papers and Periodicals for the next half-year will take place at 7 o'clock to- night at the Free Library. 2242 The Celebrated Lipton's Teas and Provi- sions may be had of the Sole Agent for Bridg- end.-T. Woodward, near The Bridge. I CONVERSAZIONE.—A conversazione—one of the series held in aid of Newcastle Parish ex- penses—takes place to-night (Friday) in the Parish-room, commencing at 8. Tickets may be obtained at the door. "JOHN RUSKIN as an Art Writer" was the subject of a most instructive and interesting address given by Mr. Geo. Howell-Baker to the Ruskin Class on Wednesday evening at the Old Meeting House. A discussion fol- lowed in which Messrs. Stephens, Marks, Davies, Jenkins, and Stone took part. Mr. Baker replied to questions and criticisms. and he was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for his address. WEDDING.-There was a pretty wedding at St. Mary's, Nolton, during Christmas week, when Mr. Alfred Edward Corbett, Nolton- street, Bridgend, was married to Miss Eliza- beth Hannah Hall, daughter of .111'. William Hall, of Bettws. The Rev. E. S. Roberts, Rector, officiated. The bridesmaids were Miss Annie Williams, cousin of the bride- groom, and' Miss Dora Corbett. sister of the bridegroom, while Mr. Chas. Corbett. brother of the bridegroom, was the best man. The young couple received a number of presents. STREET COLLISION.—As Mr. Alfred Brewer, butcher, of Adare-street, was driving along Nolton-street on Wednesday he collided with a conveyance belonging to Mr William House, grocer. The force of the impact turned Mr. Brewer's cart on its side, and Mr. Brewer was thrown out into the roadway. When picked up he appeared to be seriously injured, and was conveyed to his home on a lorry, but medical assistance being rendered, it was found that he had luckilv escaped without hurt. The pony dragged the overturned cart along to Caroline street, where it was stopped. COTTAGE HOSPITAL.-The matron acknow- ledges with thanks receiving: Flowers and papers from Mrs. Turbervill, Mrs. J. Randall and Mr. H. Randall; also the sum of 12s. 2d. from Messrs. Bevan and Lloyd's employees; 10s. 2d. from Mrs. Telling. Railway Hotel, contents of collecting box; and 12s. lid. from the Bridgend Conservative Club, per Mr. Prynne, contents of collecting box; rabbits from Mr Prichard, Bryntirion. Gifts in kind are always thankfully received. Admitted during the week, 4; discharged, 1; remain- ing in hospital, 3. DANCE.—A dance was held at the Town- hall on Tuesday evening in aid of the organ fund of Nolton Church. There was a large and representative gathering. The arrange- ments were made by a committee, consisting of Mrs. Walter J. Hughes, the Misses Allen, Miss Lucas, Miss Webber. Messrs Evan John, H. Gladwin, and W. E. Rogers. Music was provided by Mr. R. L. Wilkins (violin) and Mrs. Isaac (piano). The dance was generally considered a great success. The hall was very tastefully decorated, plants being sent by Mr. Evan Thomas. The organ fund will benefit to the extent of about £10. THE OLD MEETING HOusE.-On New Year's Night the children of the Sunday School were entertained with tea, cake, fruit, etc., by the ladies of the congregation. From 6.30 to 8 p.m. there was tea and social intercourse by the adult members. The ladies attending at the tables were Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Bichard, Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Cattle. Mrs. Marks. Mrs. Barret, Mrs. Elias, Mrs. Rees, and Miss Katie Rees. Then followed an entertainment of songs, recitations, etc., by the children, and speeches oy the adults, and finally the distri- bution of book prizes and presents to the chil- dren for attendance during the year. The singing of a hymn brought to a close what proved to be a more enjoyable evening than the most sanguine had anticipated. SOCIAL EVENING.-Under the auspices of the Bridgend Branch of the Young Men's Christian Association, a successful social was held at the rooms in Wyndham-street on Wednesday evening. Over 100 people were present, and a most enjoyable evening was spent. Games of various descriptions were indulged in and refreshments were served. The crockery was lent by Mr. George Singer. An excellent musical programme was carried out, among those contributing being Miss H. Cole, Mr. R. Jenkins, Mr. W. Garfield Cole (secretary of the Association) and Mr. W. G. Davies. The pianoforte was kindly lent by Messrs. Thompson and Shackell. Mr. Walter Corns gave several gramaphone selections. The arrangements were in the hands of Mr. Letcher and Mr. W. T. Jones. SERVANT GIRL GOES INSANE.—At four o'clock on Friday morning Police-constable Hughes saw a young woman walking in Old- castle, Bridgend. He asked her where she was going, and she said that she was going to Southerndown to drown herself. She gave her name as Mary Ann Morgan, a servant at the Dunraven Hotel, Bryncethin. P.C. Hughes took her to the Ponce-station, where Inspector Evans questioned her, and she re- peated that she would drown herself at the first opportunity, as she was a failure in life. In the afternoon Dr. R. J. Simons gave a cer- tificate stating that the girl was insane, and she was removed to the asylum. Mr. and Mrs. Hibbs, her employers, stated that she left the Dunraven Hotel on Thursday night at six o'clock. Her only relative that they knew of was an aunt, who lives at Ross. INDIAN MUTINY VETERAN'S DEATH.—Mr. Llewellyn Reece, deputy coroner, held an in- quest at the Police-station on Monday after- noon on the body of Richard Rees, aged 71, an inmate of the Workhouse, who died sud- denly whilst taking his breakfast on Satur- day morning.—Mr. D. J. Williams, master of the Workhouse, said deceased was admitted to the Workhouse on the 17th September, 1902. He appeared to have been in good health, and seemed to be all right on Satur- day morning, when he carried food to the different wards. Whilst getting his break- fast, however^ he was taken ill and died in a few minutes.—John Perkins, an inmate of the House, also gave evidence as to deceased being suddenly taken ill.-Dr. Wyndham Randall, workhouse medical officer, attribu- ted death to natural causes, probably apo- plexy.—The jury returned a verdict -In accordance with the medical evidence.—'De- ¡ ceased, who had been in the Workhouse three years, served his country in the Indian Mutiny. BRIDGEND PARLIAMENT.—The Speaker, Mr. Michael Davies, took the chair at 8 p.m., on Tuesday, about 30 members being present. Questions having been disposed of, the hon. member for Monmouth Boroughs gave notice of motion as follows: —"That it will not be necessary for any Government to resign un- less a vote of censure or want of confidence be carried against them." The debate on the Unemployed Bill was resumed by the hon. member for Swansea District (Mr. W. Jen- kins). The following members also took part: -The Leader of the Opposition (Mr. W. McGaul), Mr. J. E. Thomas (Pembroke Boroughs), Mr. A. Roberts (Battersea), Mr. E. R. Brown (Dewsbury). and Mr. W. Mc- Allister (Stirling). The hon. member for Mid-Glamorgan (Mr. John Lewis) moved that the Bill go into Committee, which was secon- ded by the Leader of the House (Mr. L. Ed- wards). The Leader of the Opposition (Mr. W. McGaul) and the hon. member for Mid- Glamorgan moved amendments to clause 1, which were lost. An amendment was also moved on clause 2, which was also defeated. The House adjourned at 10 p.m. WEST GLAMORGAN METHODISTS.—-The Welsh Methodists of West Glamorgan held their an- naul meeting at Laleston on Wednesday. The Rev. D. Mardy Davies presided. This meet- ing was formerly known as "Cwrdd calan y Pil," where it was held annually for 83 con- secutive years.—Mr. Dan Roberts, brother of Mr. Evan Roberts, was accepted as a candi- date for the ministry.—The motion for the establishment of a Connexional Book Room for South Wales was referred back to the committee for fuller particulars.—Mr. John Davies brought up the report of the Home Mission Fund for 1906, which showed an in- crease in the total of collections of E315 18s. 3d.—Mr. Ben Jones, Swansea, was elected chairman, with the Rev. Thomas Powell vice- chairman, for the ensuing twelve months.—A resolution was passed expressing approval of the new Ministry, and of the forecast of re- forms indicated by the Premier in his Albert- hall speech. The meeting appealed to all members and adherents to use their votes and influence at the election on behalf of candi- dates pledged to support the policy of the new Ministry. SOUTH GLAMORGAN ELECTION. A meeting of Colonel Wyndham-Quin's Bridgend Polling District Committee will be held at the Committee-room, No. 2 Noltoiv street, this (Friday) evening, at 8 o'clock, when any persons willing to help in the elec- tion work will be welcome.—S. H. Stockwood, Sub-Agent. 2241 VOLUNTEER S TRAGIC DEATH. The death took place on Tuesday morning, under tragically sudden circumstances, of Mr. Henry Jones, mason, of Nolton-street. De- ceased, who was in the employ of the Glamor- gan County Council, left his home on Tues- day morning apparently in his usual state of health, but about quarter to eight he was found dead near the old mill in Tondu-road by Mr. William Elias. Assistance was called and the body was conveyed to the deceased's home. Deceased was an old soldier. and one of the most prominent and useful members of the local Volunteer Detachment. He joined the Royal 21st Scots Fusiliers at Cardiff in 1884, and served1 twelve years in India, tak- ing part in the Burmah War of 1887, for which he received the medal and two clasps. He enrolled in the 2nd V.B. Welsh in 1898, and volunteered for active service in South Africa in 1900, serving with the 41st Regi- ment at Pretoria under Colonel Banfield, C.B. This regiment, it will be remembered, re- ceived the highest commendation for its splendid marching Qualifications. For some time during his twelve months' service in South Africa, he was attached to the block- houses which played such an important part in the later stages of the war, and received on his return the South African medal and two clasps. In 1901 he was Dromoted to Lanoe-Sergeant in the local Volunteer com- pany. Deceased was 45 years of age. The inquest was held at the Police-station on Wednesday afternoon, before Mr. E. B. Llewellyn Reece. deputy coroner. Mr. W. Thomas was foreman of the jury. Amy Coping, niece of the deceased, who resided with him. gave evidence of identification. Deceased appeared to be in his usual good health when he went to work about 7.4.5 on Tuesday morning. His dead body was brought home between 8.30 and 9.—William Elias, Cefn Glas Road, Bridgend, roadman, said he was on his way to work on the Tondu- road on Tuesday morning, when he discovered the dead body of deceased lying face down- wards, near a gate between Mr. Stiles's Brewery and Newcastle Mill. Apart from a bruise on the nose, there were no marks on the body. P.C. Walter Phillips removed the body home. — Dr. R. J. Simons gave it as his opinion that death was due to apoplexy and the jury returned a verdict. of Death from natural causes." The funeral takes place to-morrow (Satur- day), at 2.30, with full military honours. MAIN SEWERAGE BOARD. MERTHYRMAWR TRUSTEES' "CONSIDERATION." A meeting of this Board was held on the 28th ult., when there were present: Messrs. E. Preece, junr. (chairman), J. G. Jenkins, G. Harris, G. Bevan, W. Jones, Griffith Ed- wards, and the Rev. R. John.—The Clerk (Alderman T. J. Hughes) read correspondence which had taken place since the last meeting with reference to the claim of the Merthyr- mawr Estate for £55, damages in respect of the manholes which had been enlarged at the mouth of the river. The Board at first dis- puted any liability, but at the last meeting made an offer of £ 10 in settlement. The solicitors to the estate now wrote that they had advised their clients to withdraw their claim on condition that the Board gave an undertaking to make no further alterations to the manholes or ventilators without first obtaining the consent of the estate, and on paying £ 33 costs already incurred for estate surveyor's fee and solicitors' charges. The writers added: "We trust that the Board must see that'our clients desire to treat them with every consideration, and we hope they will see their way to meet us in the same spirit, and that they will agree to the above- mentioned offer." Mr. Bevan made some strong remarks con- cerning the proceedings of the estate, and propsed that the Board's offer of £ 10 in settlement be withdrawn. Mr. Jones seconded. Mr. G. Edwards proposed, and Mr. Harris seconded, an amendment that the offer be again put forward, coupled with an under- taking that the Board would not carry out any further alterations without obtaining the estate surveyor's consent. This was carried, Mr. Bevan dissenting. The Surveyor reported steady progress on the work of reconstructing the sewer at Og- more. The high tide had. however, some- what retarded the work.

VOLUNTEER INTELLIGENCE. -+- 2nd V.B. THE WELSH REGIMENT. BRIDGEND DETACHMENT. Orders for Week Ending 13th January, 1906. I.-Class of Instruction in Semaphone Sig- nalling will be formed at once. Non-com- miseioned officers and men desirous of being instructed in same, are requested to give their names to Sergt.-Inst. Foster. 2.—Morris Tube Practice will be held every Monday and Friday, at 8 p.m. 3.—Recruiting.—Until further notice, all non-commissioned officers (including Lance- Corporals) are appointed recruiters, and will receive recruiting rewards as under: —For each recruit raised by them personally, Is.; this will include the preparation of all the necessary recruiting documents. When a recruit is introduced by a "bringer," the bringer will receive Is. and the recruiter 6d. for preparation of documents. 4.-Recruits will be enrolled every Monday and Friday, at 8 p.m. 5.—The Funeral of the late Lance-Corpl. H. Jones will take place to-morrow (Saturday) Jan. 6. Members of the Detachment desirous of attending, will parade at the Drill-hall in review order at 2 p.m. sharp. It is requested that as many as possible will make a special effort to attend. Will the town members of the Company asoemble at the Drill-hall this (Friday) evening in order to rehearse the funeral drill. J. G. COtATH, Major, I Commanding Company. I

DATES OF POLLING. COLONEL QUIN'S CANDIDATURE. A meeting of the Conservative Association of South Glamorgan will be held to-morrow (Saturday), at the Town-hall, Bridgend, at 4 p.m., to formaliy adopt Colonel W. H. Wynd- ham-Quin as candidate for the pending elec- tion.

MR. BRACE RELIEVED. At the annual meeting of the Western Valleys (Mon.) Council of the Miners' Federa- tion of Great Britain held at Abertillery on Saturday, it was unanimously resolved to re- lieve Mr. W. Brace, the agent, from all dis- trict work until after the election in South Glamorgan. The Council also expressed an unanimous and enthusiastic desire that Mr. Brace might be successful.

DATES OF ELECTIONS. Tuesday, January 23rd. a fortnight next Tuesday, has been provisionally fixed as the date for polling in South Glamorgan on the assumption that Parliament will be dissolved on January 8th. The campaign therefore will be short and sharp. Polling has been fixed to take place in Car- diff, Llantrisant. and Cowbridge on Wednes- day. January 17th.

NEW PARLIAMENTARY REGISTER. The register of Parliamentary voters for 1906 for the county of Glamorgan was issued to the public on Monday. We give below the number of voters in each division, together with the figures for 1905:- 1906. 1905. Rhondda .15.181 14.726 East Glamorgan .20.338 19.697 Gower Division .13.624 13.212 Mid-Glamorgan .16.200 15,511 South Glamorgan 20,541 20,296

IMPROMPTU LIBERAL MEETING. A rumour got abroad that Mr. Braoe was to speak at Heolycyw on Wednesday night, with the result that a large number of the inhabitants of the district assembled near Bethel Chapel between 7 and 7.30. The Rev H. Eynon Lewis came on the scene. and find- ing the state of affairs, resolved to open the chapel for an impromptu gathering. Mr. Lewis took the chair, and moved the follow- ing resolution —"That this meeting desires to congratulate Sir H. Campbell-Bannerman on the formation of such a strong Cabinet; expresses satisfaction at the prominence given to Weloh Disestablishment in the Liberal programme, and pledges itself to do its utmost to return Mr. William Brace at the forthcoming election with an overwhelm- ing majority." Mr. Lewis spoke for about half an hour on various political questions— Disestablishment, Education Act, Chinese Labour, and Fiscal Policy. He explained that Mr. Brace was in no way to blame for the mistake which had been made, and that he would address a meeting there in the course of his campaign. The resolution was seconded by Mr. J. L. Morgan in a Welsh speech, and supported by Mr. Vernon, and Mr. Palfreman, and carried with acclamation. At the suggestion of the chairman a committee of about a dozen was appointed to assist in working up the district.

WELSH CONSTITUENCIES. LIST OF CANDIDATES ALREADY IN THE FIELD. The following is the list of candidates an- nounced up to the present to stand for the various constituencies in the Principality at the ensuing General Election — Anglesey: Mr. Ellis-Jones Griffith L. Mr. C. F. Priestley U. Breconshire: Mr. Sidney Robinson L. Hon. R. C. Devereux C. Cardiganshire: Mr. Vaughan Davies L. Mr. H. Phillips U. Carmarthen Boroughs: Mr. Llewellyn Williams L. The Hon. Vere Ponsonby U. Carmarthenshire. East Mr. Abel Thomas, K.C. L. Carmarthenshire, West: Mr. J. Lloyd-Morgan L. Carnarvon Boroughs: Mr. D. Lloyd-George L. Mr. R. A. Naylor C. Carnarvonshire, North Mr. William Jones L. Mr. A. Hughes C. Carnarvonshire. South Mr. J. Bryn Roberts L. Cardiff Boroughs: The Hon. Ivor Guest L. Sir Fortescue Flannerv C. Denbigh District Mr. Clement Edwards L. The Hon. G. T. Jvenyon C. Denbighshire, West: Mr. J. Herbert Roberts L. Mr. D. Lloyd C. Denbighshire, East: Mr. Samuel Moss L. Flintshire: Mr. J. Herbert Lewis L. Mr. Harold Edwards C. Flint District: Mr. Howell Idris L. Mr. J. Eldon Bankes C. Glamorgan, East: Sir Alfred Thoma-s L. Glamorgan. Rhondda: Mr. W. Abraham L. Glamorgan, West: Mr. T. J. Williams L. Mr. John Williams Lab. Mr. Ernest Helme C. Glamorgan, Mid: Mr. S. T. Evans, K.C. L. Glamorgan, South: Mr. W. Brace Lib.-Lab. Colonel Wyndham-Quin C. Merionethshire Mr. A. Osmond Williams L. Merthyr Tydfil (2): Mr. D. A. Thomas L. Mr. Keir Hardie Lab. Monmouth District: Mr. L. Haslam L. Mr. Winstone Lab. Mr. E. E. Nicholls C. Monmouthshire, North: Mr. Reginald McKenna L. Admiral "lr Charles Campbell C. Monmouthshire. South Colonel Ivor Herbert L. Colonel Courtenay Morgan C. Monmouthshire, Weet Mr. Tom Richards Lab. Montgomery District: Mr. J. D. Rees L. Colonel Pryce-Jones C. Montgomeryshire: Mr. David Davies L. Pembroke Boroughs: Mr. J. Owen Phillips L. General Sir R. Pole-Carew C. Pembrokeshire: Mr. J. Wynford Phillips L. Radnorshire: Mr. Frank Edwards L. Mr. C. D. Venables-Llewelyn C. Swansea Sir George Newnes h L. Colonel J. R. Wright C. Swansea District: Mr. D. Brynmor Jones, K.C. L.

DEVOLUTION FOR WALES. IMPORTANT STATEMENT BY MR. LLOYD-GEORGE. The Right Hon. D. Lloyd-George, M.P., President of the Board of Trade, in the course of an address to the Welsh Campaign Committee at Carnarvon on Tuesday, said that he was able to give assurances that an amendment of the Education Act would be one of the first legislative measures under- taken by the new Government, and that it would embody the two essential principles for which Wales fought—complete, absolute popular control, and complete abolition of re- ligious tests. He had also received assur- ances that a Welsh National Council of Edu- cation would be established, giving Wales con- trol of her own educational svstem. He looked forward confidently to far greater ex- tensions than this of local self-government for Wales by the new Parliament. He hoped to see the extensive powers now exercisd by the Local Government Board, the Board of Trade, and the Home Office delegated to a Welsh authority, and trusted that the Tem- perance Bill to be introduced would give Wales the control of her own licensing.

GARW COLLIERY DISPUTE. SETTLEMENT AT INTERNATIONAL. So far as the coal trade of the Garw Valley is concerned, this year promises to be much more satisfactory than last. Not only has the year started well by the operation of the new four years' agreement, but the long- standing dispute at the Caedefaid seam of the International Colliery, Blaengarw. has also been settled, on terms which are satisfactory to the men. The trouble at the Caedefaid seam commenced early in the year, but it was not until April 30th that the men, numbering some hundreds, came out on strike. The employers wished to introduce a "Billy Fair Play" into the colliery, but this was strenu- ously opposed by the men. The employers also complained as to the filling of dirty coal by the men, who contended they had not been assisted by the employers in this matter, as no coal boxes had been provided. From month to month the negotiations were con- tinued. Alderman John Thomas (miners' agent) and a deputation from the workmen meeting Sir William Thomas Lewis and other members of the company from time to time. Meanwhile the men were .assisted by the Federation Executive and by various districts and lodges of the Federation. A number of the workmen left the district owing to the dispute, and the trade of the valley was gen- erally affected. The dispute was provisionally settled on Saturday. Alderman Thomas met Mr. Daniel Williams, one of the directors of the company, and after a long discussion agreed upon terms which, we understand, are the same as those arranged with regard to tbe Darran Colliery. The men undertake to fill large clean coal as far as practicable, for which the company undertake to pay Is. 6d. a ton. The settlement of the dispute will mean renewed prosperity in the Garw Valley. A further meeting between Alderman Thomas and the directors of the company took place at the Dunraven Hotel. Bridgend. on Monday, when the terms were finally agreed to. A meeting of the workmen of the Caedefaid seam was held on Tuesday at. the Workmen's- hall to receive the report of the agent. Alder- man Thomas, and the deputation which met Mr. Daniel Williams, on Saturday. The terms suggested were submitted to the men. namely, to fill large clean coal as far as prac- ticable and all small coal to be paid for as heretofore. These terms were accepted. and, we-understand, work commenced yester- day.

Barrow Pits, Bryncethin. We understand that the London Syndicate formed in connection with the Barrow Pits, Bryncethin, has finished the work of un- watering. Coal from the pits is already being used for the work of hoisting, and is said to be of excellent quality.

WE ARE INFORMED. That the New Year was born in sin and shapen in iniquity. That the most iniquitous sinner was the Weather, but the Electric Works hooter came a good second. That owing to Sunday being the last day in the Old Year, there was an absence of the usual tornado of signals, and the Electric En- gineers tried to make up the dificiency. That some good folk who sallied forth into the night bound for Church were driven back to their homes. That there is no truth in the rumour that Mr. H. Bowen, of Tondu, is going "down under" to play back for New Zealand. That we could not understand Mr. Bowen being at the back in anything. That we wish him well in his career in the famous Rugger colony. That Mr. Bowen will be much missed in Tondu. where he has stood out from among his fellows. That Colour-Sergt. Foster, the new instruc- tor to the Bridgend Volunteers, under Major J. C. Coath, was born in the Punjab. That he served two years and a half in the South African War under Lord Methuen. and was mentioned in despatches by Lord Roberts. That he holds the South African Distin- guished Conduct Medal, the Queen's South African Medal (with five bars), the King's South African Medal, and the Long-Service and Good-Conduct Medal. That H. J. Randall and V. A. Piercv. of Bridgend, have been selected to play in the East v. West Hockey match, the former in goal and the latter at half. That the names of all visitors to the Bridg- end Workhouse are entered on a sheet kept in the porter's lodge. t That a sporting visitor recently gave the name of A. N. Other." That a Guardian from one of the valleys had a lively experience during the recent fes- tivities. That when he was standing under a bunch of mistletoe, he received a thumping kiss on the lips by one of the female inmates. That Earl Carrington, the new Minister of Agricuture, was president of the Welsh Land Commission, which sat at Cowbridge and Bridgend. That the Local Government Board inquiry regarding the Bridgend Council's new pro- perty in Oldcastle will be held next Thursday at the Council offices. That Mr. T. Lloyd Edwards is a son of the "Maid of Llangollen," and has in his posses- sion her triple harp. That Miss Singer, of Bridgend. scored a goal for the "Reds" in the Welsh ladies' in- ternational trial hockey match at Cardiff ves- terday. That one of the usual jurymen at Bridgend was conspicuous by his absence from an in- quest on Wednesday. That Mr. S. T. Evans disappointed a politi- cal meeting at Aoeravon on Wednesday. That the Taff Vale Railway Co. must be ardent supporters of the Anti-Tobacco League. That no provision is made for those who enjoy the weed in their new motor cars. That the cars are more beautiful to gaze upon than comfortable to ride in. That both the Cardiff candidate and South Glamorgan member drove to Cowbridge in their motor-cars for Tuesday's meeting. That feeling is likely to run high in the Bridgend Parliament during election time.

Killed at a Weighing Machine. An accident, which shortly afterwards proved fatal, befel Frank Dowes, Ceridwen- terrace. Llantrisant. while engaged at the Llwynypia Coilieries on Wednesday night. Deceased was employed an the surface and was arranging a train of empty trams prepar- atory to sending timber down to the pit. One of the trams stuck when the coal was being tipped down the shoot into the weighing- machine. and in his endeavours to loosen the tram Dowes fell and the tram crushed him. He was conveyed to the Porth Hospital, but succumbed before reaching the institution. The fatality presents a very sad case, inas- much as Dowes. who was 36 Tears of age. leaves a widow with six children, the eldest of whom is not yet 10.

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MAESTEG- UP-TO-DATE APPLIANCES for turning out every class of work at competitive prices, at the u Glamorgan Gazette" Printing Works. Carmel.-A social was held at the vestrv of the above place of worship on New Year's Night by the members of the Bible Class. A very large number assembled. The tables were presided over by Mrs. Thomas. Misses E. J. Williams. Miss Morgan, and Miss Jury, Misses 1. and B. Thomas. Funeral.—The body of the little girl. Ger- trude Page, whose death is reported on an- other page, was interred on Thursday at the Llangynwyd Churchyard. The funeral was attended by the members of the Trinity Band of Hope, of which the deoeasied was a mem- ber. The Rev. W. Meek held a short impres- sive service at the house, and the Rev. Stephen Jackson (vicar) read the burial ser- vice at the graveside. Trinity.—The Mutual Improvement Society met on Tuesday evening. Excellent papers were read by Messrs. Henry Evans and Jas. Williams; solos were rendered by Messrs. Albert Vincent and J. Waters. and other members took part in impromptu debates. A good deal of amusement was caused by the attempts made to read a piece of unpunctu- ated prose. The president txvev. W. Meek) took the chair in his usual genial manner. Football.—The following will represent Maesteg against Briton Ferry at Briton Ferry to-morrow (Saturday): — Full-back, Paul Jones; threequarters, L. Treharne, T. Duck- field. T. Riley. and D. Davies; half-backs, Evan Evans and W. Sutton forwards, selec- ted from, H. Thomas (cant.). J. Luke. J. Phillips. M. Coleman. J. Coleman. Aaron Rees. W. Thomas, Dan Ackerman, T. Thomas andeT. Mort. Train leaves Maesteg at 10.45, P.T.R. Sudden Death.—Elizabeth Lewis, aged 35, wife of John Lewis, a collier, living at 15 Grove-street, Nantyffyllon. was taken seri- ously ill on Wednesday night, and succumbed at 11 o'clock. She had taken a hearty supper of fried fish and potatoes, and retired to bed at 10.15. She was seized with violent pain in the chest and stomach, and although Dr. Chambers was immediately sent for she was beyond medical aid. The husband was at work in Coegnant colliery. Mrs. Lewis leaves six little children. YEOMANRY BALL. On Wednesday evening the annual ball in connection with the local squad of the Gla- morgan Imperial Yeomanry was held at the Town-hall, under the patronage of Colonel W. H. Wyndham-Quin, C.B., D.S.U., M.P., V Major C. G. 1. Edmondes, and officers of B squadron, and Major J. V. Boucher and offi- cers of the 2nd Y.B. Welsh Detachment at Maesteg. The committee included Sergt.- Major 1. T. King, Sergt. E. Treharne, Cor pi. G. T. Daniels, Corporal M. K. Gilbert. Corpl. T. Evans, Troopers T. W. Jenkins, J. Nor- grove, J. G. Lewis, with Lieut. R. G. M. Prichard as president, and Sergt .-Farrier G. Hitchings as secretary and treasurer. Danc- ing commenced at 8.30. and continued until 3.45. Among those present: were the follow- ing —Miss M. Maddocks. Maesteg. Miss E. R. Gibbon, Maesteg Miss A. Rees. Dyffryn Mr. and Mrs. Wardlaw. Maesteg; Mr. and Mrs. E. Treharne, Jkiaestee Miss E. Hopkin, Nantyffyllon; Miss James. Port Talbot; Miss Blodwen Richards and Miss B. Lewis, Maes- teg: Miss E. Harris. Maesteg: Miss James, Swansea; Miss Forbes and Miss E. Griffiths, Aberavon; Misses Griffiths. Bridgend; Miss Thomas, Porthcawl; Miss A. Shaw, Ma-esteg; Miss Havard, Cwmavon; Miss Popjay; Mr. and Mrs. Redmond, Maesteg: Mr. and Mrs. M. Crawley. Maesiteg; Miss A. Morgan, White Lion Hotel: Miss A. Hearne. Miss O'Brien. Maesteg; Miss Cassie Hopkin, Garth; Troopers J. R. Maddock. D. Beynon, T. W. Jenkins, H. Elliot. Evan Hopkins. J. Le Favre, T. Cousins. J. Evans. W. J. Evans, L. Heycock. J. Lea, E. Powell. Trumpeter Davies, J. Griffiths. Messrs. D. Davies, Maes- teg: Lieut. Prichard, Sergt.-Major King, Bridgend; Messrs. J. Stevens. S. Joseph, Maesteg; J. Curtis, Maesteg: W. H. Hitch- ings. Tondu; B. Rees. Maesteg: E. Hopkins, S. Thomas. Maesteg; T. J. Howells. W. Lloyd, Cymmer; J. Rees. Duffrvn E. Llew- ellyn. Maesteg; b. Davies, J. J. Martyn. J. O'Brien. Maestep: D. Lloyd and H. Rich- ards. Cymmer; T. Powell. Caerau. T. Joshua, A. Jenkins. W. Treharne, Cyclist Hopkins. Private Ings. Maesteg: Mr. R. Shaw. and J. Williams. Maesteg. Excellent music was provided by the famous Hutchins' Band, of Neath, and praise is due to Mr. E. Tucker for, the able manner in which he catered, and also to the members of the local corps for the excellent way in which they de- corated the hall.

BRYNMENIN. Cantata.—The Brynmenin Juvenile Choir gave a capital rendering ot the popular can- tata "Grandfathers Birthday." at Tondu Schoolroom on Wednesday afternoon and evening, last week. Obituary.—One of the oldest and a highly respected inhabitant of Bryncethin has been called away in the person of Mrs Lewis, dress- maker. Mrs. Lewis was the oldest member of the Peniel Independent Church, and before the formation of that church, was a member at Brynmenin. The remains were interred at Coychurch, the funeral being largely at- tended. She leaves two daughters—Mrs. Webber and Mrs. Wm. Williams, both of Brynoethin, and a son in America, to mourn her loss. Musical Successes.—-The following pupils of Madame Kate Williams-Elias were successful at the recent examinations and eisteddfodau: —London College of Music, Theoretical— Junior pass: William John (Pricetown, Nant- ymoel), Miss Florence Dorney being awarded a special prize on obtaining the highest num- ber of marks in the Bridgend Centre Practi- cal Master vuver Morgan (Pontycymmer) gained the diploma of Associate of the Col- lege, which grants him the privilege of ap- pending the letters A.L.C.M. to his name. Associated Board, Royal Academy and Royal College. Theoretical: Rudiments of Music, Local Centre-Miss Morfvdd Davies (Ogmore Vale); Practical (School): Elementary— Misses Elizaebth Jane Davies. Ida Edwards (Gilfach Goch). Gertie Jones (Ogmore Vale). Higher Division: Master Oliver Morgan (Pontycymmer). with distinction. Master Morgan was very highly complimented by the examiner, who predicted a brilliant future for him. Eisteddfodau.—At Pontypridd. out of 23 competitors. Master Willie Francis, of Gil- fach Goch, took first prize, under the adjudi- catorship of Mr. Harry Evans. F.R.C.D. At Cardiff, out of 53 competitors, and at Gilfach on Christmas Day he was also awarded first prizes.

ABERGWYNFT& DISTRICT. Had Not Proved.-At Neath Bankruptcy Court on Tuesday (before Mr. Registrar Charles), Thomas Morgans, collier, 141 Jersey Road, Blaengwynfi, was further examined, and a creditor, T. R. Jones, who wished to question him was stopped because he had not proved. Registrar to Mr. Perkins (Mr. Jef- frey's office): Do you take that objection?— Yes, sir.-Woell, then, I shall adjourn the case to enable the creditor to prove.—The caae was adjourned.

ABERAVON & PORT TALBOT ABERAVON POLICE COURT. Monday.—Before Dr. Arnallt Jones, Messrs. C. Jones, J. Davies, M. G. Lipscomb,^and Major Gray. Drunks.—The following;,ceases of dranken- ness were dealt with:—jAn Morgan, Cwm- avon, fined 20s. and costs or 21 days; Rich- ard Morris, haulier, Abergwynfi, 10s. and costs or ten days Leonard Clarke, Cymmer, 10s. and costs; John Morris and Isaac Rees, Cwmavon, 10s. and costs each. Gwilym Buttrel, haulier. Glyncorrwg, was fined 7s. 6d and costs. Cymmer Fight.—W. Jones and Thos. Batchelor were fined 7s. 6d. and costs each; and Thomas Lewis and T. Davies. 10b. and costs each, for fighting and drunkenness in Craigy-y-Ban-street, Cymmer. Colliers Sent to Prison.—James Dunkley and Wm. Edward Watkins (23). colliers, Cym- mer. were sentenced to a month's hard labour each for drunken and disorderly conduct at Cymmer on Christmas Day. There were several previous convictions against them.

Bridgend Octogeoosarian's Death—The death occurred on Tuesday of Mrs. King, mother of Messrs. King W- drapers, Nolton-street, Bridgend, in her 84th year. Deoeased was the oldest member of Hermon C.M. Church.