The Glamorgan Gazette

THE NON-UNIONIST DIFFICULTY. WHY NOTICES WERE SERVED. OWNERS AND FEDERATION: ALLEGED BREACH OF UNDERTAKING. MABON AND THE L.R.C. The annual demonstration of the members of the Maesteg District of the Miners' Feder- ation was held on Monday, under favourable weather conditions. The usual procession did not take place this year, but the Volun- teer Brass Band paraded the principal streets and at 12 o'clock a mass meeting was held in the field behind Llynfi Lodge, lent by Messrs. North's Navigation Co. There was a large attendance of Federationists from all parts of the district, and the proceedings through- out were of an enthusiastic nature. Mr. Vernon Hartshorn, miners' agent, who was accompanied by Mrs. Hartshorn, occupied the chair, and he was supported on the platform by Mrs. Jenkins. Mrs. Jones, Mr. W. Abra- ham, M.P. (Mabon) (president of the South Wales Miners' Federation), Mr. Philip Snow- den, M.P., Blackburn, Revs. R. Johns (Canaan Church), W. Meredith Morris, Garth. W. H. Thomas, Tabor; J. Williams, Con- gregational Rhys Davies. Bethel; — Morris, Congregational. Llangynwyd; Messrs. John Watts (district secretary), W. J. Watkins (treasurer). Thomas Griffiths, Herbert Lake, John Thomas, Argoed; Elias Francis, Alfred Hicks, Arthur John, George John, Francis Cox, etc. The proceedings opened by the singing of the popular hymn 0 fryniau Caersalem," after which the band gave a selection. VOTE OF SYMPATHY. The Chairman said the first duty which should be discharged at that meeting was the passing of a vote of sympathy with the rela- tives and friends of the poor fellows who lost their lives in the Caradoc Vale disaster. (Hear, hear.) In moving the vote of sym- pathy, he referred to the heroism displayed by those engaged in the rescue work at the Caradoc Vale Colliery; he felt proud that among the miners of South Wales they had at all times a valiant band of rescuers—men who would face anything in order to render assist- ance to those who had met with misfortune. (Hear, hear.) The Welsh miner possessed noble qualities, as evidenced on such occa- sions as that at Hendreforgan.-The motion was carried in silence. CHAIRMAN'S ADDRESS. Proceeding the Chairman said lie wished to refer to the notices which had been tendered at all the collieries in the district, with two exceptions, on July 1st, because he wished the public generally, as well as the colliers, to understand the reason why that course had been adopted. A general impression pre- vailed, he was afraid, that the Miners' Feder- ation was a tyrannical organisation, and he did not want that impression to prevail in the Maesteg section of the Federation area, at any rate. There had been a number of non-Unionists at the various collieries in the district, and at some of the pits facilities were afforded to the representatives of the Federation to go to the pit top to talk to the men and to ascertain from them why they were not in the organisation, and in that way they had induced hundreds to join the Feder- ation. At every colliery where these facili- ties had been granted they had succeeded, without any coercion, in inducing hundreds to become members of the Federation, and he might add that they were all financial mem- bers. (Hear. hear.) At other collieries these facilities had not been granted. He had told Mr. J. P. Gibbon, agent of North's Navi- gation Collieries. Ltd., that if facilities were given for "show cards" at the top of the pits and an opportunity given for the men to be spoken with, an undertaking would be given that NO WORD OF THEEAT should be used against any non-Unionist, and that no interference should take place with the work of the colliery on the day the show cards" took place; that if the men could not be induced to join by that moral suasion, no coercion should be used, and neither should notices be tendered at these collieries as long as these facilities were afforded. Notwithstanding the offer, however, the faci- lities had not been allowed, and, moreover, the Federation was not allowed even to put up a notice at the collieries that show cards" would take place somewhere else. Mr. Gibbon was understood to be acting on in- structions from the Coalowners' Association, and he (Mr. Hartshorn) desired the public to know that the tyranny was not on the part of the Miners' Federation, but of the Coal- owners' Association. (Hear, hear.) To those who were outside the ranks of the Federation he would make a special appeal that day. What better argument did they want in favour of joining the organisation than the fact that the Coalowners were doing all they possibly could to prevent them from support- ing the Federation? They would not oppose the Federation and endeavour to prevent men joining it unless it was to their advantage to do so. He was pleased to say that within the last six months from 1,500 to 2,000 men had joined the Federation in that district. (Applause.) At Coegnant and Caerau Col- lieries alone during the last two months be- tween 500 and 600 had joined, and he was hopeful that before the end of the month there would not be a non-Unionist among the men at these collieries. (Hear, hear.) He did not want to COERCE THE MEX TO JOIN. He wanted a band of volunteers around him, because an organisation based upon force and coercion was not of much value. He did not desire any favour from the Coalowners' Asso- ciation in regard to getting men to join; he desired, however, that they should not put any obstacles in the way. If lie was not to get the opportunity to meet the men on the collieries, they would give a months' notice occasionally and have a day off so that he might meet them at a mass meeting. (Ap- plause.) He was hopeful that in the near future the workers of that district would be united to a man. Mabon and Mr. Philip Snowden. proceeded Mr. Hartshorn, repre- sented the two phases of the Labour move- ment. Mabon had spent a life-time in or- ganising the workers for industrial purposes. Mr. Snowden came along and said, Your or- ganisation is a splendid thing, but we want to use it for something other than merely in- dustrial purposes. We want to make it a political organisation." (Applause.) One man was the complement of the other. Mr. Snowden's work would be very much retarded but for the work of Mabon; Mabon's work, on the other hand, as a Trades Union organiser, would ever be incomplete without the work of Mr. Snowden. They could hardly classify the two men in two different groups, for while Mabon was a Trade Union leader, he was also a Labour politician and believed in using the organisation for bringing to the workers all 1 the advantages that could be obtained from 1 the Legislature. Mr. Snowden, while he was essentially a Labour politician, believed in ] the power of Trades Unions. They both de- sired to see an increase in the number of LABOUR REPRESENTATIVES in the House of Commons. (Applause.) With Labour representation they must endeavour to secure a minimum wage. Through the in- strumentality of the Trades Union a mini- mum percentage had been secured, but they wanted more than this. There should be a clause in the Mines Act that no man working in or about a colliery should receive less than os. a dav as wages. (Applause.) Was not that a most reasonable demand? (" Yes.") And yet in this coalfield there were tens of thousands of families who had to subsist on a lesser wage than 5s. a day. If a fourth of the money which the Federation had spent in strikes were expended in an active propa- ganda through the coalfield for the establish- ment of a minimum wage, he would stake his existence that thev would get it. (Applause.) The Trades Unions of the country were amal- gamated for the purpose of securing democra- tic reforms, which were absolutely essential, but up to the present the miners had held aloof. In the near future, the men would be called upon to say whether or not they would throw in their lot with the other Trades Unions and form one great, grand Labour organisation for political purposes. When the men came to vote as to whether they would join the L.R.C., he hoped they would seriously consider the matter and re- cord their vote in accordance with the dic- tates of their conscience. (Hear, hear.) It was hoped that after the next election the Labour representatives in the House would number 150, and what now seemed to be most I fanatical propositions would then be reason- able and moderate ones. (Applause.) OMNIBUS RESOLUTION. Councillor T. Griffiths proposed the follow- ing resolution:- This meeting expresses its unabated con- fidence in the Miners' Federation as the only possible means whereby the Miners of South Wales in conjunction with the miners of other parts of Great Britain can secure a fair and equitable arrangement for the regulation of wages and the contin- uance of a minimum wage rate. We therefore pledge ourselves to do all in our power to maintain the Federation in a state of efficiency, to deal with all ques- tions that may arise in connection with our employment. We express our satisfaction that the Trades Disputes Bill has passed its second reading in the House of Commons and urge upon the Government to pass it through the remaining stages this year, together with the Workmen's Compensation Bill as amended in Committee. We also pledge ourselves to continue the agitation for anpmproved Coal Mines' Re- gulation Act an Eight Hours Day for all Miners; an Old Age Pensions Act; an Act for dealing with the question of unemploy- ment, and other industrial measures pro- moted by the Miners' Federation of Great Britain, the Trades Union Congress, and the Labour Representation Committee. We renew our determination to assist in the endeavours of Trade Unionists gener- ally, to increase the number of direct Labour Representatives returned to the House of Commons. Mr. Arthur John seconded. MR. SNOWDEN'S ADDRESS. Mr. Philip Snowden, whose rising was a signal for an outburst of cheering, said the Chairman had referred to him as one of the representatives of the latter-day develop- ments of the Labour movement. There were people who looked upon the later phase of the Labour movement with a very considerable amount of misgiving and upon those who were associated with that section of the party as revolutionaries of a very dangerous char- acter. He wanted to convince them that the proposals of the advance section of the party were worthy of their serious consideration. He wished to emphasise the fact that there was no antagonism between the two sections of the Labour movement; each side was equally important and equally necessary. (Hear, hear.) There would not be in the House of Commons to-day that large band of Labour representatives, there would not be that great, powerful and growing Labour movement in the country to-day if it had not been for the pioneer work done in years gone by, by the old brigade of Trade Unionists, among whom there was no name more hon- oured that that of their trusted president, Mabon. (Cheers.) Each generation brings its changed duties and its different methods of work. The test of a reformer was that he understood the changed conditions. The ad- vance Labour leaders wanted to keep the Trades Union movement and the Labour movement generally up-to-date. Capitalism of to-day was different to the Capitalism of thirty years ago, when there was practically no Federation. In those days there were isolated employers; the employers had to be fought as individuals and the relative strength of the Trades Union was great in those days. But the employers had now adopted federation methods, and now the men had to fight A FEDERATION OF EMPLOYERS. They had to fight practically the whole power, the whole wealth of the organised capital of the country, and that required changed methods on the part of the Trades Unionists. He asked them to recognise that there had been a change and to adopt new methods so as to deal most powerfully and efficiently with the conditions as they now found them. (Hear, hear.) He urged the miners to con- tinue to support their organisation, which had done so much in the past for the workers. Every non-Unionist in the coalfield had reaped advantages from the Federation, be- cause his wages were higher now than they would have been if the Federation had not steDped in. (Applause.) Every precaution to life and limb which was enjoyed by Union- ist and non-Unionist alike had been secured through the instrumentality of the Federa- tion. Let the non-Unionist remember that lie was reaping benefits which lie had not helped to secure, and that his dissociation from his fellow-workers was lessening all their strength and power, that he was playing the game of the employer, helping to keep wages down, and preventing his fellow-workers from getting better conditions of labour. The Trades Union had been the salvation of the workers industrially, and, as the Chairman had stated, it was desired that it should be used for greater purposes and its influence should be brought to bear more forcibly in the Parliament of the country. (Applause.) The history of the Compensation Bill during the present Session was a most eloquent testi- mony to Labour representation. THE COMPENSATION BILL proposed to reduce the time during which a workman must be injured before he qualified for compensation, from 14 days to seven days, but the Labour members on the committee— and it was through their efforts alone—had the period reduced from seven- to three. (Applause.) They also succeeded in extend- ing the scope of the measure, so as to include clerks and shop assistants. Domestic ser- vants had not been included, but if there had been more Labour representatives in the House, this class of workers would have been included. Here was a negative illustration of the need for more Labour representatives., Reforms of this description could be secured by the workmen of different classes standing shoulder to shoulder, and let them remember that their interests were identical. There was a better way of getting reforms than that which had been adopted in years gone by. The miners and other workers had been join- ing Trades Unions so that their interests might be protected, and when the election time came they had voted for their employer and sent him to Parliament to make laws with the object of destroying Trades Unions. It had now dawned on the workers that if their business was to be done properly they must do it themselves. (Applause.) THE LABOUR PARTY were determined to do it for themselves in future. (Applause.) There was an idea pre- valent that the workmen had not the intelli- gence which was necessary for them to govern their own affairs; but he ventured to assert that there was not a Trades Union lodge in the country without a dozen members who could bring as much common-sense and intelligence to bear upon the questions of the day as the wealthy politicians—the members of a class who were said to possess a special monopoly of political wisdom and statesman- like ability. The workmen knew what they wanted, and when they were properly repre- sented they would get it. (Applause.) They would not waste the time of Parliament in sectarian squabbles, which only brought true religion into disrepute, but would rather make Parliament turn its attention to doing the truly religious work of bringing joy into the lives of the poor and lightening the bur- den of those who are weak and heavy laden." (Cheers.) Dealing with the unem- ployed problem the speaker said the land was crying aloud for labour. Why were men un- employed and willing workers starving? Why was the cry of Rachel weeping for her child- ren heard in the streets? Because the land which was given by God for the equal use of His children was now the private property of a robber band of landlords and was used by them to enslave the people. Things were wrong side up now, but the Labour party hoped soon to reverse the order. (Applause.) MABON'S ACCUSATION. Mr. W. Abraham, M.P., who had a hearty reception, delivered a rousing address chiefly in Welsh. He said he had been much sur- prised to hear that Mr. Gibbon had refused, the agent of that district facilities to have show cards" at the pits and to talk to the men with regard to joining the Federation. He did not know whether the Coalowners' As- sociation or Mr. Gibbon was at fault in this matter. If the Coalowners' Association had given Mr. Gibbon such instruction, it was a breach of the undertaking given to the Feder- ation when the last agreement was being ar- rived at. He wanted his old friend Mr. Gibbon to know that he (Mabon) was there to support Mr. Hartshorn in the matter, and, if the necessity arose, he would be there to sup- port him in the future. (Applause.) There was an understanding and an undertaking when the last agreement was come to that there was to be a better relationship between the Federation and the Coalowners' Associa- tion. If these facilities were being refused, the understanding was not equal to what it was before, and the Federation were reaping none of the benefit which they expected and which they understood they were promised. Though there were non-Union men in the Rhondda, he must say that there some of the employers were good enough to have pay-day throughout the week when the notices were running out, so that the non-Unionists might have money to pay in their contributions. That was very different to the course which Mr. Gibbon had adopted. With regard to THE NON-UNIONISTS he wished the public to understand that the employers had made it imperative on the Federation to represent these men in the signing of the agreement. The Federation were collecting the money to pay for the ex- penses of carrying on the agreement., and the owners had made every man in the colliery to sign the books and pay the share of the ex- penses. Ought not the owners, then, to give every facility to the. Federation to see that every man was in the organisation? Was the Federation to be compelled to represent non-Unionists for nothing? He thought jus- tice and right were on the side of the Feder- ation in this matter. The interests of the employers themselves demanded that these men should belong to the Federation. (Hear, hear.) Every man in the coalfield should be- long to the organisation, which was respon- sible for the present state of things, and through whose instrumentality greater things would be secured in the future. (Applause.) The interests of the community, too, de- manded that these men should be in the Union, because it was the only means at pre- sent of keeping the wages at a respectable standard. If the employers did not support the Federation in regard to this question, why should they compel the Federation to re- present the non-Unionists? The employers had told the men's leaders that they would not make an agreement with non-Union men. He contended that the owners, to be honour- able and fair, should give the Federation the facilities necessary to get the men in the Union. (Applause.) He could not under- stand why the men should not join the organ- isation without the continual appeals from the leaders. Where would they be in these days if it was not for the Union? There were a good many present who could REMEMBER THE DARK DAYS before the Union came into existence. They would remember what their wages were like and what the conditions of employment gen. erally were like. But through the efforts of the Union the condition of things had been changed, a minimum percentage of wages had been fixed, and precautions were in vogue in collieries which never existed before. There were more reforms needed, and the idea of fixing a minimum wage was one which should be generally taken up. (Hear, hear.) If these things were to be secured, the men must be united, and let them remember that they had not to fight single employers. He was glad to know that there had been such an influx into the Federation in the Maesteg district, and he hoped that the desires of Mr. Hartshorn would be realised. (Applause.) He agreed with everything that Mr. Snowden had said in regard to the new nhase of the Labour movement. When the day caniefor these movements to be one movement, if Mabon was live he would be there. (Loud applause.) He had been at it 20 years, and the present generation enjoyed a better light perhaps. But the blessings which the men now enjoyed would not have been secured but for the old Trade Unionism. If a few Labour representatives were able to do what had been done in the past, what would not a large band do? He conceded that point to the full. He was not there to argue it. He might have something to say about the differ- ences in the two policies while they were on the way. but he was not going to say anything that would break the harmony. (Hear, hear.) The day was at hand when the men would have to decide for themselves about joining the LABOUR REPRESENTATION COMMITTEE. He would have liked to say a word about this, but as Mr. Snowden had not touched upon it, all he would say was that the only difference between him and his friends was that they conscientiously believed that to be independent of all parties was the best policy, even if they had to wait some time before they reached the goal. He believed in making use of friends on the way. No mea- sure could be got in the House without votes. (A voice: Where were the seven miners' members on the housing vote?") The Chairman There must be no interrup- tions. We must have order. Mabon said that the miners' members were there. Both Labour parties were with the Government and against it. He had voted against the Government as often as Mr Philip Snowden. Let them decide what they would do about the L.R.C., and whatever they de- cided the miners' members would try to be there. (Loud applause.) It was a matter entirely for themselves, but he hoped they would be conscientious in recording their votes. Let them ask themselves the ques- tion. Is it best for the workers that we should join the Labour Representation Com- mittee," and if their answer was in the affir- mative, he would abide by it. (Applause.) He could not resume his seat without referr- ing to the advent to that district of Mr. Vernon Hartshorn, who would no doubt figure prominently in Federation work and the Labour movement generally at no distant date. (Applause.) Mr. Hartshorn had come to an important district, and his work up to the present had been of a most successful des- cription. He hoped that there would be a continuance of that success, and that Mr. Hartshorn would always find around him a band of loyal Federationists. (Applause.) The resolution was then put and carried unanimously. VOTES OF THANKS. Mr. John Watts, in proposing a vote of thanks to the speakers, said the demonstra- tion had been the most successful held in the district, and there had not been a discord- ant note. He hoped the advice given by the leaders would be carried out. Mr. Herbert Lake seconded the motion, which was carried with acclamation. Mr. Snowden and Mabon acknowledged, and Mabon proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman, which was enthusiastically passed. The meeting concluded with the singing of "Hen wlad fy nhadau," Mabon rendering the solo in good style.

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PRESENTATION TO MR. D. DAVIES. In recognition of his faithful services to the district of Maesteg as a representative on various public authorities. Mr. David Davies. of Liverpool House. Nantyffyllon, was on Tuesday evening made the recipient of a handsome illuminated address and a purse of gold. It will be remembered that Mr. Davies retired from public life last year, and in order to express in some tangible form their appre- ciation of his work, the residents of the dis- trict at a public meeting appointed a com- mittee to make arrangements with a view to making a public presentation. The commit- tee was presided over by County Councillor Jenkin Jones, the manager of the Caerau Col- liery; Mr. S. H. Hadley, stationmaster. Nantyffyllon, was secretary, and Mr. John Dodd, Caerau, treasurer. It had been in- tended to make the presentation at a public meeting, but. on account of Mr. Davies's un- fortunate indisposition, this was impossible, and the members of the committee met on Tuesday at Mr. Davies's residence, and made the presentation privately. The address was beautifully executed, and read as follows:- To David Davies. Esq.. Liverpool Mouse, Nantyffyllon. Dear Sir,—We who have appended our signatures to this address, representing a large circle of your friends, desire to mark your retirement from active public life by a slight token of our appreciation of your many valuable services to the com- munity. We have observed with pleasure your ear- nest, painstaking, and untiring efforts for a period of 30 years to improve the environ- ments of those whom you represented and the many improvements secured through your initiation and instrumentality have made the district a more desirable habita- tion for the toilers of the mine to spend their days. When we consider your services as Over- seer, Guardian, Chairman of the District Council for two years, and your many and varied other public services, we believe you were always actuated by a conscientious de- sire to enhance the welfare of all in this large and populous district, and we desire to assure you of the deep-felt gratitude of all classes on your retirement for your self- sacrificing labours. We also remember with pride the esteem in which you are held by your English Cal- vinistic brethren of South Wales, and re- joice that they honoured you with the posi- tion of chairman, the highest honour which could be conferred upon a layman. The number of memorial stones placed by you in places of worship is another proof of the deep and keen interest you have taken in the extension of the Kingdom that is not of this world. In conclusion, we earnestly pray Al- mighty God that you may soon be restored to health, and we lioDe that you will long be spared to enjoy the rest and peace to which you are amply entitled after so long arduous, energetic, devoted public services. Jenkin Jones, Chairman; S. H. Hadley. Secretary; John Dood. Treasurer: Thomas Rees. T. King Davies. John Rees. John Howells, R. J. Sampson. David T. Davies. John Jenkins. James Ramsel. Joseph Mason. Thomas Duckfield. Com- mittee.

PORTHCAWL. The Militia Camp.—The Royal Monmouth- shire Militia, who have been encamped at Newton for ten days struck" camp last week and returned home. The weather during the encampment has been very satis- factory. The men have been engaged in in- teresting operations over the sand dunes east of Newton and shooting at the rifle ranges. Proposed Public Hall.-The movement to promote a Public-hall at Porthcawl is likely to be successful, and an association has now been formed with the view of promoting a company. A meeting was held re- cently, when the proposal was fully con- sidered. It was explained that the proposal was not merely to erect a building for the holding of concerts, but to nrovide some place of resort for visitors in unfavourable weather. jir. W. Powell David is acting as secretary.

PYLE. Thanksgiving.—Last Sunday was the day appointed by the South Wales Calvinistic Methodist Association at Nantymoel for the special thanksgiving services for the revival at all the churches in the Union, and in ac- cordance with that decision, services were held at Pyle Chapel throughout the day, at which addresses were delivered on the revival and prayers of-thaiikfulness offered. The respected pastor (iter. T. R. Williams) con- ducted all the services, which were of a most enthusiastic character, and the singing. under the conductorship of Mr. John Rees (in the absence of Mr. E. Day) was of a high order. At the evening service there was a crowded congregation. Mr. Rees, the mana- ger of the Colebrook Colliery, and Mr. Warren, under manager, gave stirring ad- dresses, and Mr. Wm. Griffiths, who is 82 years of age, also took a leading part. The pastor at the close of the service presented prizes and certificates to the successful can- didates at the recent Scripture examinations in connection with the West Glamorgan Monthly Meeting. Mr. Evan LI. John was awarded the first prize in the senior class open to the Western Division of the county. and the first prize in the second class (open to all under 21) was captured by Miss Edyth Rees. of Rose Cottage, Cornelly. Those who received certificates were: Miss M. A. Richards. Pyle; Mrs. Rees, Rose Cottage; Misses E. Rees, Claudia Day, Kate Roberts. Bertha Thomas, and Maurice Thomas (The Mill). The four last named were pupils of 'N 1 Miss M. A. Wylde. who was congratulated on the result of her efforts with the scholars.

LLANTWIT MAJOR. Up-To-DATE APPLIANCES for turning out svery class of work at competitive prices, at the Glamorgan Gazette" Printing Works. Visitors to Llantwit.—On Saturday last the Rev. — Prosser. accompanied by the clergy and Sunday School teachers of Christ Church. Swansea, paid a visit to this town. An en- joyable day was spent in visiting the Church and other places of interest, with the Rev. Henry Morris (vicar) as guide. Luncheon and tea were provided at the Cross Keys Hotel by Mrs. James. Tennis Club.—The members of the Girls' Friendly Society have started tennis as well as cricket in the field near the railway sta- tion, which was recently set apart for the purpose bv Mr. Iltyd Nicholl. Ihe Ham. The ground is conveniently situated, and forms a pleasant place of recreation for young people of the society and the members of the C.E. Band of Hope. Both the Tennis and Cricket Clubs should help to diminish street ball-play- ing and lounging on prominent corners. Tudor Works Outing.—The annual wayz- goose in connection with the Tudor Printing Works branch of the "Western Mail" was held here on Saturday. The party came by road in brakes from Cardiff. and after a de- lightful drive reached their destination early. An excellent dinner and tea were pro- vided by Mrs. James, of the Cross Keys Hotel. During the day the annual skittle match took place, and was followed by a cricket match, baseball, and other games. The party returned home soon after 8. Cricket Club.—This club, which promises so well heartily deserves better support than it gets at present. The patrons and mem- bers do much to make the club a success, but still more people are wanted to take an in- terest in it. There are many inhabitants of this town who could easily spare time for this harmless and healthful form of recrea- tion. Risks of danger are attached to all kinds of sports, but they are not more num- erous than those surrounding daily life by road, rail, and steamboat. Cricket appears to have a safer record than some other sports, and the excuse for not joining a club because of anticipated accidents is weak and un- worthv of an man who is in the enjoyment of good physical health. The matches of Wed- nesdays and Saturdays are looked forward to with much pleasure by those who have joined the club, and it is hoped that many who are now only on-lookers will soon become mem- bers. The club attracts the attentions of the fair sex, who are present in large num- bers on the field when the matches are being played.

COWBRIDGE. I UP-TO-DATE APPLIANCES for turning out every class of work at competitive prices, at the Glamorgan Gazette" Printing Works. District Meeting.—A district meeting of the East Glamorgan Calvinistic Methodists was held at The Limes Chapel. Cowbridge. on Tuesday, and was attended by a good number of represenb jyes from the Vale of Glamor- gan. The business was of a routine charac- ter. ) Sunday School Outing.-The annual sum- mer outing in connection with the Calvinis- tic Methodist Sunday School took place on Wednesday. The children and parents and friends, to the number of about 400, pro- ceeded by train to Barry. Lunch and tea were provided for the children at Richard's tea rooms, and the weather being generally fine, a very enjoyable day was spent. The arrangements were ably carried out by Mr. Morgan Thomas (superintendent). Mr. E. W. Miles( superintendent of the ticket arrange- ments). and Mr. John David (corresponding secretary). Borough Police Court.—At an Occasional ( Police-court on July 7th. before the Mayor and ex-Mayor. Thomas Howells (57), of no fixed abode, was charged with vagrancy in Cowbridge streets on the previous evening. It appeared that P.S. Jones had received numerous complaints as to defendant's con- duct. who was alleged to have abused persons who did not give him alms. As it was im- possible to get near defendant in uniform. Sergt. Jones sent P.C. Davies in plain clothes. with the result that he caught him in the act of begging from two young men. The Mayor, in sentencing defendant to 14 days' hard labour, said that he had no doubt that he was a professional beggar. Fresh Air Fund.—With her usual thought- fulness Mrs. W. T. Gwyn, the wife of the Town Clerk, arranged for a garden party in aid of Pearson's Fresh Air Fund. Unfor- tunately the day selected proved to be unpro- pitious. and the event was postponed until the 30th ult. The postponement somewhat interfered with the attendance, but there was nevertheless a good number present, and the affair was a distinct success. Mrs. Roberts. the esteemed wife of the Vicar, performed the opening ceremony. There were stalls con- taining flowers and small articles, and games were provided on the lawn. This is the fourth fete of the kind which has been held by Mrs. GwYn. and each has resulted in a good round sum being raised for this deserv- ing object. COWBRIDGE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL. Alderman W. A. James presided at a meet- ing of the Governors, others present being Mr J. Blandy Jenkins. Mrs. Jones. Rev. O. Davies. Alderman Edward John. and Mr John Williams. The Late Mrs. Jones.—Before proceeding to the routine business, the Chairman proposed a vote of condolence and sympathy with Mr. Thomas Jones and family in their bereave- ment through the death of Mrs. Jones. Mr. Williams seconded the motion, which was agreed to. Howell's Surplus Income Fund.—The Clerk reported that the headmistress had filled up the form received from Dr. James making ap- plication for an internal scholarship out of the above fund for Bridgetta Hopkins, a pupil at the school, and it had been returned to Dr. James. It was decided to recommend the pupil named for a scholarship. Salaries.—The question of revising the salaries of the assistant mistresses was re- ferred to a sub-committee consisting of the Chairman, Mrs. Jones, and Mr. Williams. TOWN COUNCIL. A meeting of Cowbridge Town Council was held on Thursday last week. The Mayor (Councillor J. Pickard) presided, and there were also present Aldermen Llewellyn and Jenkins. Councillors J. Williams, T. J. Yor- werth, R. Watkins. E. Lewis, W. L. Jenkins. D. Thomas, and C. M. Davies, with the town clerk (Mr. W. T. Gwyn). and the borough sur- veyor (Mr. D. T. Alexander). Building Plans.-A letter was read from Councillor R. Watkins with reference to two houses he proposes to build on the site of the vld Horse and Groom nublic-house. He agreed to accept the terms recommended in the sub-committee's report, providing he was not required to set back the line of frontage more than three feet on the west side and 3ft. 6in. on the east side.—On The motion of Councillor Yorwerth. seconded by Councillor Williams, the letter was referred to the sub- committee. with power to act. Train Service.—The Town Clerk reported that he had written the general manager of the Taff Vale Railway with' regard to the train service. The following redy had been received from Mr. Beasley: The service of trains for this summer on the Cowbridge and Aberthaw branch will be practically the same as last summer, with the exception of the 6.9 p.m. train from Cowbridge to Aberthaw. and the 6.30 p.m. train from Aberthaw to Cow- bridge. which will not be run. as we run a train daily instead of on Wednesdays only, leaving Cowbridge at 7.45 p.m. for Aberthaw, and returning from Aberthaw at 8.13 p.m. for Cowbridge." It was resolved that the town clerk again write asking if arrangements could be made for the train arriving at Cow- bridge at 11.4 a.m. from Llantrisant to pro- ceed to Aberthaw daily, instead of on Tues- days only as at present. Wild Flower Show. — Permission was granted the superintendent of the Cowbridge Baptist Sunday School to use the piece of ground at the back of the chapel for their wild flower show. Freeman.—The Town Clerk read a letter from Major C. J. 1. Edmondes. of Colwinstone enclosing a certificate of his baptism, and claiming to be admitted a freeman of the borough. The writer stated that he was a son of the late Archdeacon Chas. Gresford Edmondes—a former freeman of the borough. -Alderman Jenkins proposed, and Alderman Llewellyn seconded that the request be com- plied with. This was carried. (Major Ed- mondes was instituted a freeman at the Town Clerk's Office on Tuesday last.) Physical Deterioration and Alcoholism.-A letter was read from the secretary of the Cow- bridge Crusaders Division of the Sons of Tem- perance. asking the Council to consider the advisability of issuing placards calling atten- tion to the recent report on physical deterio- ration and alcoholism as presented to Parlia- ment by command of the Government. The writer (Mr. T. H. Ralls) pointed out that cards had already been issued by many large and small municipalities and councils in the country.—Councillor W. L. Jenkins proposed. and Councillor Williams seeonded,* that the request be not entertained.—An amendment was moved by Councillor Davies. and secon- ded by Councillor Watkins that placards be printed. Only two voted for the amendment and the proposition not to entertain the re- quest was carried.

KEN FIG HILL. The Reading Room.—At the monthly meet- ing of the managers of the Bridgend Group of Schools on Thursday in last week, Mr. T. J. Davies. Kenfig Hill, made application for the loan of a part of the school at Kenfig Hill to the Keading-room committee for the purposes of a reading-room. He stated that under the old School Board no difficulty had been experienced in securing a class-room for this purpose, and he hoped this would be the case under the new authority. A committee had been appointed at a public meeting to make arrangements for the reading-room, and they would accept all responsibility in the matter. There was not a more suitable place at Kenfig Hill for such a purpose that a class-room at the school.—The Chairman (Rev. J. Harold Williams) expressed a hope that no obstacle would be placed in the way of the use of the school being secured, since the object of that committee was such a desirable one.—Mr. Davies said it would not only provide healthy occupation for the young men and others in the evenings, but would keep them from the public-houses. The Chairman It will not interfere with the school. I suppose? Mr. Davies Xo, not at all. The application was granted.

BETTWS, GREENGROCER'S AFFAIRS. A meeting of creditors of the estate of David Thomas, of Shwt, Bettws. greengrocer and fishmonger. was held at the office of the official receiver (Mr. George David) on Tues- day. The liabilities amounted to £108 15s. Sd., and the assets to JE11 10s. 6d., leaving a deficiency of jE97 5s. 2d. Failure was attri- buted to losses on perishable goods and ill- health. The estate was left in the hands of the official receiver. The bankrupt appeared before Mr. H. Cousins (registrar) at the bankruptcy-court subsequently, and underwent his preliminary examination, which was adjourned till August 7th.

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PENYBONT DISTRICT COUNCIL. There were present at the fortnightly meeting of the Penvbont Rural District Council at Bridgend on Saturday. Messrs. Thomas Rees, J.P. (presiding), Howell Wil- liams (vice-chairman), Edward Morgan. Griffith Edwards, D. LI. Davies, Thomas Pen- it-ale, Edward Hopkin, D. H. Price, L. G. Jones. David Thomas. T. J. Davies, the Revs. R. Johns and H. E. Lewis, with the clerk (Mr R. Harmar Cox) and the surveyor (Mr Ernest Jenkinsl. PAST MAWR QUARRIES. The Clerk stated that a letter had been re- ceived on June 12th from Messrs. Thomas Bros., of Newport, the proprietors of the Pant Mawr-Quarries, Cornelly, stating that the draft conveyance of the land necessary for the proposed road improvement, had been re- ceived, and it was hoped that a start would be made at an early date. A later letter from the firm was read, in which they stated "1\0 doubt we have virtually settled for the strip of land, but we do not care to enter on the land and alter the surface until we have a legal right to do so. We shall enter on the work immediately." The surveyor had communicated with Messrs Thomas since the receipt of this letter and that day a telegram had been received stating that the matter had'been satisfac- torily settled. The Chairman Shall we take any action now? Mr. T. Penhale said he was not satisfied with the assurance of Messrs. Thomas, and it seemed to him that the Council were being put off with a lot of empty promises. It seemed to him. however, that the Council had been dealing with the wrong people in regard to this road. He had been informed that it was not the Newport firm who had laid the rails across the road, but Messrs. North s Navigation Co. Messrs. Thomas might turn round and tell the Council to take up the rails if they wished to. Mr. L. G. Jones said Mr. Penhale was evi- dently under a misapprehension. Whatever Messrs. North's Co. had done was paid for by r Messrs. Thomas. Mr. Penhale said that altered the case. He moved that a seven days' notice be served on Messrs. Thomas to take up the rails. Things were in the same position now as months ago. Mr. Hopkin seconded the motion, which was carried nem. con. FELIN FACH. The Surveyor stated that the bridge at Felin Fach had been repaired, and the river had been lowered and re-formed. The total cost of the work amounted to £47. ALLEGED ENCROACHMENT. The Surveyor made a report in regard to the alleged encroachment, on the highway in Maesteg-road. Garth," opposite Mr. D. Thomas's houses, which was reported by the Sanitary Inspector at the last meeting. It was alleged that the palisade fence projected into the roadway. Mr. Thomas had con- sulted him (the surveyor) about the matter, and he thought the erection of the wall was a great improvement. Mr. Lloyd Davies agreed with the surveyor that the wall was a great improvement. There would be no harm in appointing a com- mittee to inspect the spot, and he moved that a committee be sent. This was agreed to, and the Chairman. Vice-Chairman. Mr. Griffith Edwards, and Mr. Lloyd Davies were appointed to form the committee. Mr. G. Edwards did not know whether it was worth while to re-open the matter, since the local member agreed that it was an im- provement. The Chairman There is no harm in send- ing a committee there, especially as we had a- report from the inspector. Mr. T. J. Davies: It would be well that the two officials should understand one an- other. TYNCOED WATER SUPPLY. The St. Bride's Minor Sewerage Committee reported that they had considered the ques- tion of extending the water main to ffyncoed. and recommended that no action be taken be- cause (1) there had been no increase in the population of this part of the parish: and that there was not likely to be any increase; and (2) that the Council had spent money in repairing the well at Tyncoed and providing a pump, and since this had been done there had been no complaint respecting the water supply. With regard to a sewer extension at Bryncethin for Mr. John Rees, the com- mittee recommended that it should be carried out, and that the Council contribute half the cost, providing the liability of that authority did not exceed £30. The committee decided tc adjourn the question of Heolaethog water supply. Rev. H. E. Lewis moved the adoption of the report. Mr. Howell Williams seconded, and it was carried. WEST-STREET. Mr. Hopkin asked the Council what the position in regard to West-street. Aberkenfig, was at present. He had reported the dis- graceful state of the road from time to time, but nothing had been done. Various excuses had been made for the non-repair of the road. The Clerk did not remember that West- street had been considered by the Council. Mr. Hopkin: Yes. we have reported the dangerous and insanitary condition of the street. There is a broken sewer pipe there. i The Clerk said that if a nuisance existed the Council should issue a notice to abate forthwith. The other matter of J he repair of the road was not so urgent, and would have to be raised with the owners. Mr. Hopkin It strikes me that Mr. Griffiths can do what he likes with us. Rev. H. Eynon Lewis was informed by the clerk that the Parochial Committee had made no report on the matter. The Chairman Will you move something, Mr. Hopkin? Hopkin hat is the use of moving anything ? The Clerk was directed to write the owner of the road requesting him to put the same in repair.

Ely Brewery Shares. Mr. D. T. Alexander offered at the Mart. Cardiff, on Tuesday afternoon 25 ordinarv ¥ £ 10 shares in the Ely Brewerv ComoanV (Limited), carrying with them the present ac- cruing dividend. The shares were knooked down at C29 each. This company has paid a dividend of 20 per cent, per annum for many years.

ABERAVON & PORT TALBOT Death of Mrs. Jones. Hillside.—The death is announced of Mrs. Jones. Hillside. Aber- avon. Deceased, who was 76 years of age, was the widow of the late Mr. Benjamin Jones, of the Avon vale Tinworks, Aberavon. She was the mother of Mr. Charles Jones J.P., member of the County Licensing Com- mittee. & Scholar's Success.—Mr. Caleb Rees B A who entered the South Wales University Col- lege as a Glamorgan scholar from Port Tal- bot Intermediate School, has won the P/1Zf' "first in the first class in the thory of juration. Mr Rees is A native of Pembrokeshire. TWO MEN CRUSHED. On Wednesday. last week. a fall ^ocrred at the Talbot Merthyr Collierv. sometimes styled the Marine Colliery, near Fforchdwm, in the Avon Valley. Two men were injured—Rich- ard Jones, of ater-street. Neath (an ex-for- ward of the Neath Rugby football teairfi and Neath1"111 "T)W' T,homas Er?ni" °! T°nna near t liie last-named had a seriously crushed foot and a broken leg. Jones d bone6 and1 J? a broken T> 'rfe^ed^,some ofx>s ribs are fendina /homas. Neath, is at- veved ¥ the mJUr1 mfn who *«re con- Iible speed reSpeCme hoines all pos-

Committee has been surcharged £ 5 12s 9d for physical exercises for its girl pupil teachers. Notwithstanding this the committee "directed that arrange- ments should be made for the girls now being trained as pupil teachers to receive swimming instruction. & A woman teacher was summoned at Leices- ter for assaulting a girl of ten by striking her on the hand with a cane. The child showed what appeared to be a bad bruise, but a little soap and water washed it off. The magis- trates then dismissed the case. As a lad named Cecil Shaftoe emerged from the water after bathing in the River Ouse. at K-ing^s Lynn, he noticed that a lady was com- ing along the quay. Not wishing to be seen, for he was not wearing bathing drawees, Shaftoe hurried down some steps, stuinMedU fell into the water, and was carried away 'ly the tide.