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Just what was Wanted I 0 vxxasxaRata OPEN! THE' TOBACCO SHOP. OPEN! .IÆ-AtØ- A Badly-felt Need. BORG-B CAMERON beg^s to inform his friends and the public generally that he has OPFNFTi I A HIGH-CLASS TOBACCONISTS BUSINESS at 16, DUNRa TEN PLACE (opposite Town Hall), BRIDGEND, where he has an excellent stock of Tobacco, Cigars and Cigarettes of every kind and quality. Also all Smokers' Requisites in the way of Pipes, Cigar and Cigarette Holders, and every thing you would expect to find in an UP-TO-DATE TOBACCONIST'S SHOP. A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF THE NEWEST LONDON PATTERNS IN WALKING STICKS. GEORGE CAMERON'S intention is to make the Shop Second to None in the Town and District: a Shop where the Smoker may feel satisfied he is having the best at the lowest possible nrice A trial is solicited, when strict attention will be given to your wants and satisfaction guaranteed. p 1JUte' A mai Agent for Loewe and Pipes, also for John Cotton's, Cope's, Samuda, Ardath, :13 'L and all the leading Tobaccos and Cigarettes. A well-seasoned stock of the I best Havana, Mexican and British Cigars. J Z-, Don't forget the address: DUNRAYBN PLACE (Opposite Town Hall), BRIDGEND. Auctioneers' Announcements. HOWELL \yi LLIAMS, AUCTIONEER, TENANT RIGHT AND HOTEL VALUER, BRIDGEND. MR. HOW ILL WILLIAMS' AJiflOUNCSMMIS. GILFACHORFYDD FARM, BLACKMILL. MR. HOWFLL WILLIAMS has received in- structions to SELL BY AUCTION, at the above Farm, on THURSDAY, AUGUST 23rd, 1906, FAT AND STORE ^TOCK, IMPLEMENTS, &c. Further particulars next issue, or from the Auctioneer's Offices, Cardiff and Bridgend. 4316 PT HAERY F. LAMBERT, A. -A- I AUCTIONEER AND VALUER Land & Estate Agent, Accountant. OFFICES Prudential Buildings, BRIDGEND; and Tcdbot Street MAESTEQ. NAT TEL.-0198. HOTEL VALUER AND GAUGER. Valuations for Mortgage, Probate, &c. bIRE ASSESSOR. AGENT for ife, Accident, and Fire Insurance als Workmen's Compensation, VARIOUS FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD RESIDENCES AND VILLAS in Bridgend to be Let or Sold. To BE LET OR SOLD. Freehold Residence, Park Street, Bridgend; standing in own giounds, 3 reception rooms, 6 bed- rooms and offices, also stable and coach-house. To BE SOLD. V Detached ResiYfi<p, Park Street, Bridgend 3 reception rooms-, 8 bee.ici.ms, and offices. To BE LET OR SOLD. 6 Semi-detached 10-roomed Villas, situate on Victoria Road. Porthcawl. 3 Well-built Villus South Road, Porthcawl 3 New Road, Porthcawl. 2 Furnished Bungalows, Hutchin's Locks Com mon, Porthcawl. To BE LET. BOVERTON HOUSE, BOVERTON. LLAN- TWIT MAJOR, together with stabling, paddock, coachman's cottage and garden. "SUNNY DENE." Detached Residence, Coy- church Road. Bridgend: three reception rooms, eeven bedrooms, & g<>od gardens, greenhouses, stabling, &c. immediate possession. For any further particulars apply to the Auctioneer at his < 'tihcc. SALE FIXTURES. August 4th—Sale of Horses, Carriages, Carts, &c, at Bridgend August 13th—Sale of Fkt Cattle, &c, at Bridgend Market August 20th.-Sale of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, &c., at Aberavon. August Freehold and Leasehold Property at Porthcawl August Leaselr 1' Property at Bridgend SALE TO-MORROW (SATURDAY). STAR SALE YARD, BRIDGEND. SALE OF HORSES, CARRIAGES, CARTS, HARNESS, &c. MR. HARRY F. LAMBERT begs to announce that he will hold his Next Sale on SATUR- DAY, AUGUST 4th. i906. Sale as Two o'clock prompt. Included in this Sale —New Rubber-tyre Governess Car, to suit ( c.b 13.2 iiasds also Turnout, Pony, Gig and Hat-i., Early Entrifc- e:-j c tfully solicited. 4376 BRIDGEND CATTLE MARKET. MR. HARRY F. LAMBERT will SELL BY AUCTION. o;_ MONDAY, AUGUST 13th, 1906, at the above M uket. at 10.15 a.m. prompt, 10 Prime Fat CATTLE. 50 Ohoice Far HEEP, LAMBS, and PIGS. Further entries respectfully solicited. 4277 TALBOT A RMS HOTEL YARD. TAIBACH, ABERAVON. FIRST MOT^TKLY SALE OF HORSES, CARRIAGES. C T" CATTLE, SHEEP, &c. MR. HARRY F. LAMBERT begs to announce that he will hold his FIRST MONTHLY SALE of HORSEY <"•? PI AGES, CARTS, FAT CATTLE, SHEEP AND LAMBS, &c., at the above Yard, on MONDAY, AUGUST 20th, 1906, commencing at 12 (.'clock noon. Early entries respectfully solicited. The Auctioneer wishes to call the special atten- tion of local fa.- rucic, others to this Sale, and trusts that three who have any Fat Stock. Horses, or Carriages, &e >V'sh to enter for this Sale, would do so as early ns possible, so that same may be included in future advertisements. Terms and Ent "nF; Cftn be had upon appli cation to the Auctioneer, Bridgend, or of Mr. Edward Lovelock, Talbot Hotel, Aberavon. 4334 MR. T. J. YO&WERTH'S ANNOUNCEMENTS. COW BRIDGE market. EXT SALE of C ATTLF, SHEEP and PIGS JLl will be held on AUGUST 14th, 1906. Entries solicited. 4323 T. J. YORWERTH, Auctioneer. YE OLDE T3ROWNE CHRYSALIS, JOHN STT>^et PORTHCAWL. Mr. THOS. CLA-^zy will SELL by AUCTION at the above address, TO-DAY, FRIDAY, AUGUST 3rd, 1906, at: 3.30 p.m. sharp (unless previous'y settled 1 the FURNITURE, Consisting of Ra"'boo and other Tables, Bentwood Chairs, Bedsteads. Rustic Seat. Tables, Chairs, and Flower StltT1"" T:-nt, &c.. &c. Seized under a County Court •-xecuiion against M. Brodrick. There will be N 0 Reserve. 4335 LLANHARRAN JTLOWIil! AND I POULTRY SHOW, Monday (Bank Holiday), August 6th, '06. COME, ye Pleasure Seekers, and See a Grand Show. SPORTS AND OTHER AMUSEMENTS. THE BLAKNGARW SILVER BA1Œ will be in Attendance. 4319 D. HARVEY, Sec. Auctioneers' Announcements. lEDWARD pREECE (JUNIOR), F.A.A., Auctioneer and Valuer, Public Accountant, 11, NOLTON STREET, BRIDGJSND. TO LET, Cottage, Suffolk Street. FOR SALE, excellent Piano by Hopkinson bargain. — SALE TO-MORROW (SATURDAY). BRIDGEND, GLAMORGANSHIRE. SALE OF A VALUABLE RESIDENCE ]\/fR. EDWARD PREECE (Junr.) has received -LTX instructions to SELL BY AUCTION, at the Wyndham Arms Hotel, on SATURDAY, the 4th day of AUGUST. 1906, at Three o'clock in the Afternoon, that valuable Gentleman's RESIDENCE, Known as PENLLWYN," situate in Merthyrmawr Road, Bridgend, now in the occupation of Mr. D. J. Gwyn. The House is new and well-built, and is most charmingly situated, adjoining the drive to Glanogwr, Bridgend. It contains three Reception Rooms, Kitchen, Back Kitchen, and Offices upon the Ground Floor, and five Bedrooms, Bathroom, &c., upon the first floor. There is also an excellent and well-fitted wash- house and coach-house. The Ground belonging to the House has a front- age to Merthyrmawr Road of 70 feet, and a depth of 200 feet, and contains 1,145 square yards, thus affording ample space for Garden Ground, It is held under a Lease for 99 years from 1894, at the annual ground rent of JE12. For further particulars, and for permission to view, apply to the Auctioneer at his Offices in Nolton Street, Bridgend, or to Messrs. STOCKWOOD & WILLIAMS, 4251 Solicitors, Bridgend. TIMBER YARD, PORTHCAWL. Sale of a Pair of Horizontal Engines and Boilers. MR- EDWARD PREECE (Junr.) has received instructions to offer for SALE by AUCTION on the Premises as above, on MONDAY, 13th August, 1906, the MAC H I N E R Y comprised below, viz. :— LOT I.-Pair of Horizontal ENGINES (by Sheppard and Sons, Bridgend), 12-inch stroke. 12-inch cylinder. LOT 2.-Semi-portable BOILER, with over Engine combined. LOT 3.-Semi-portable BOILER. On view any day except Monday and Tuesday next. Sale to commence at Two o'clock prompt. Auctioneer's Offices, Nolton Street, Bridgend. 4329 PORTHCAWL. Sale of Valuable Freehold and Leasehold Properties MR. EDWTARD PREECE (Jun.) has received instructions to SELL BY AUCTION at the Wyndham Arms Hotel, Bridgend, on SATURDAY, the 18th AUGUST, 1906, at 3.30 o'clock in the After- noon, the following Valuable PROPERTIES. LOT I.-All those FREEHOLD PREMISES, known as "The Albion," situate at New Road, Porthcawl. LOT 2.—All those LEASEHOLD PREMISES, known as "The Mackworth Arms," New Road, Porthcawl. These premises are held, under a sub- lease, for a term of which over 7 years are unex- pired, at the annual rent of £ 19 10s. ad. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneer, 11, Nolton Street, Bridgend, or to Messrs. fcTOCKWOOD & WILLIAMS, Solicitors, Bridgend. By ANOTHER DIRECTION. All that desirable and convenient DWELLING- HOUSE and PREMISES, being No. 14, Well Street. Porthcawl, held for a term of 99 years from the 1st November, 1887, at the low ground rent of B2 10s. Od. per knnum, and let to a good tenant at L15 per annum, tenant paying rates. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneer, 11, Nolton Street, or to Messrs. T. J. HUGHES & LEWIS, 4332 Solicitors, Bridgend. A BERAVON AND pORT rjiALBOT HORSE SHOW. President GODFREY LIPSCOMBE, Esq., J P. (Margam). Grand August Bank Holiday Attraction. FINEST HEAVY, LIGHT, AND JUMPING HORSES IN ENGLAND ENTERED. GRAND POULTRY AND DAIRY EXHIBITS. FIRST-CLASS MILITARY BAND. Parade at 9.30 a.m. Show opens at One p.m. Cheap Trains from all parts. 4311 R. B. HARRIS, Hon. Sec., Port Talbot. WILL YOU PAY US A VISIT. We dress Conservative Men, Radical Men, Young Dashing Men, Old Men, Clergymen, Slim, Short, Heavy, or Tall Men. IT'S BOUND TO PAY YOU! LEVINE, Market Buildings, BRIDGEND. j WHERE TO SPEND A PLEASANT AFTERNOON! COME TO THE f NEW MARKET BUlLDINhS, BRIDGEND, ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8th, 1906, TO THE FLOWER SHOW ——— AND ——— EISTEDDFOD. GREAT ATTRACTIONS HW GRAND SPLENDID PRIZES ENTRIES MUSIC BY BRIDGEND STRING BAND. DANCING FROM 8 TO 1.0 P.M. GATES OPEN at ONE p.m. ADMISSION 1 to 2 p.m., 2/6; 2 to 5 p.m., 1/ Afterwards, 6d. D. R. JONES, 1 T • f c T3 ,332 J. WHITTINGHAM, j Jomt Secs'' Beidgeni>. = Auctioneers' Announcements. MICHAEL DA VIES, Auctioneer and Valuer (Fellow of the Auctioneer's Institute of the United Kingdom, Incorporated), 15, WYNDHAM STREET, BKIDGEND. HOTEL VALUER AND GAUGER (20 Years' Experience). AGENT FOR THE BEST FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES. AND FOR THE UNION CASTLE MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY FOR SOUTH AFRICA. All kinds of Stocks and Furniture purchased by Private Treaty. SALE FIXTURES. August 3rd.—Sale of Shop Fittings, &c., at Wyn- dham Street, Bridgend. August 11th—Sale of Freehcld Property, "The Angel Inn," &c., Llantwit Major, at Bridgend. TO LET, Nos. 24 and 28, Coity.Road, the latter with Stable and Coach-house. 4258 SALE TO-DAY (FRIDAY). IN BANKRUPTCY. RE T. W. THOMAS, HATTER, HOSIER, AND GEN1'S MERCER, WYNDHAM STREET, BRIDGEND. Sale of Shop Fittings, Counters and Fixtures. MR. MICHAEL DA VIES has received instruc- tions from the Official Receiver to SELL BY AUCTION on the Premises as above, on FRIDAY, the 3rd day of AUGUST, 1906, the whole of the SHOP FITTINGS, &c., Comprising the shelving, 2 counters with drawers, shop office with desk, brass window and shop fit- tings, gas fittings, wax figure, outside spring blinds. a large pier glass, shop chairs, and a quantity of packing paper, &c. Sale to commence at 3.30 p.m. sharp. 4337 LLANTWIT MAJOR, VALE OF GLAMORGAN, To Brewers, Wine and Spirit Merchants, Licensed Victuallers, Investors and others. MR. MICHAEL DA VIES (F.A.I.) has received instructions to SELL by AUCTION, at the Dunraven Hotel, Bridgend, on SATURDAY, the llth day of AUGUST, 1906, at Three o'clock in the after- noon (subject to conditions of sale to be then pro- duced), the following PROPERTY, VIZ. All that valuable FREEHOLD INN or PUBLIC HOUSE, Garden, and Premises, double licensed and free, known as "THE ANGEL INN," situate in Wine Street, Llantwit Major, now in the occupation of Mrs Bertha Hodges, as quarterly tenant at the annual rent of £ 24. Together also with all that FREEHOLD COTTAGE and Garden, called "Newton Cpttage," adjoining the above Premises, now in the occupa- tion of William Jones at the weekly rent of 3s. 6d. The above Property, which has a frontage to Wealey Street of 164 feet or thereabouts, and to Wine Street of 78 feet or thereabouts, and com- prizes a total area of about quarter of an acre, is well situated for business purposes, and affords an excellent site for a new first-class hotel, or exten- sions to the present house. Particulars" and cbnditicitig of sale may be obtained of JAMES B. G. PRICE, Esq., Solicitor, Neath, or of the Auctioneer, at 15, Wyndham Street, Bridgend. 4205 MESSRS. HENRY STUDTS & gON, WITH THEIR J^EW -GLECTRIC JYJOTOR QARS, Cannot Attend Bridgend On this occasion, but are NOW OPEN WITH THEIR. SUMMER. PLEASURE CARNIVAL AT PORTHCAWL, And invite you all to come and spend your Bank Holiday at this delightful Seaside Resort. —4313 i STUCHBERY'S SUMMER SALE ENDS Saturday, Aug. 11. «r A Further Inspection Invited I I whether you purchase or not. OUR GOODS ARE RIGHT. OUR PRICES ARE RIGHT. OUR METHODS ARE RIGHT. IF ANYTHING GOES WRONG, WE MAKE IT RIGHT. THE SHOP THAT HELPS ECONOMISTS. EMLYN HOUSE, BRIDGEND. St- Bride's Major, Wick, and St. Andrew's Minor TENTH ANNUAL COTTAGERS' FRUI-T, VEGETABLE AND FLOWER SHOW Will be held in DUNRAVEN PARK. on MONDAY (Rank Holiday), August 6th. 1906. President THE COUNTESS OF DUNRAVEN. The Pencoed Brass Band will render a choice selec- tion of music. Sports :—Flat races, donkey races, character, and egg and Bpoon races, jumping, place kick, tug-of-war, will be held during the afternoon. The Show will be opened at 2 p.m. for Subscribers on presenting Tickets, and the public on payment of Is. between 2 and 3.30 after 3 30, 6d. Exhibi- tors Free after 3 p.m. on production of Ticket. Children under 12 half-price. Refreshments (Tea, &c.) will be provided. For further particulars apply to the Secretaries- 1. WHEELER, St. Bride's Major, Near Bridgend T. HADDEN, Dunraven Gardens, Southerndown' 4234 VOLUNTEER INTELLIGENCE. 2nd V.B. THE WELSH REGIMENT. BRIDGEND DETACHMENT. Orders for Week Ending Saturday, llth August. l.-Drill-Section and Recruit Drill every Monday and Friday at 7.30 p.m., until fur- ther orders. Recruits and trained Volun- teers who have not completed their efficiency must attend. 2.—Musketry.—Class Firing on Saturday llth inst., for Recruits only, commencing at 2.30 p.m. sharp. 3.-Instruction in Semaphore Signalling every Monday and Friday, at 7.30 p.m. 4.-Band Practice on Thursday and Satur- day, at 7.15 p.m. J. C. COATH, Major, Commanding Company. U you have any difficulty it — IIIII inii the GuetIte" write to the Bead Offioe.
Family Notices
^triages, aub jjea^s. DEATH. HOWELLS.—Oo the 31st Jnlv. at his residence, The Oaklands. Bridgend, John Howells, in his 68th year. Funeral strictly private
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LOCAL NEWS. -+- The Celebrated Lipt^ns Teas and Provi- sion may be had of the Sole Agent for Bn..i end.-T. Woodward, near The Bridge. QUOIT CLUB PRIZE DRAWING. — Winning numbers: 128: 665; 1238; 785; 1290. Holders of these tickets must apply on or be- fore August 9th to the secretaries, W. Gibbs or A. Brown, 3 Brook-street. Bridgend. 4338 At the Recent School Examinations of the Associated Board of the R.A.M. and R.C.M. the following pupils of Miss Kitty Howell were successful:—Higher Division: Miss M. A. Barber. Coity-road. Bridgend. Elemen- -Ni, s tary; MissEllenita Gladys John. Cafe Royal, Dunraven-place. Bridgend; Miss Irene Griffiths. Wyndliam-street, Bridgend. EBLEY S THEATRE.—This popular place of amusement is still open, and judging by the audiences, promises to have a long and suc- cessful season. Amongst the attractions for next week are:—Monday (Bank Holiday) and Tuesday, the pantomime Sinbad the Sailor," and on Wednesday, the local play. The Illaid of Cefn Ydfa." Each play is well dressed and mounted. BRIDGEND ASYLUM PATIENT.—At the meet- ing or the Neath Board of Guardians on W ednesday. the chairman (Mr Hopkin Jones) presiding, a letter was read from John Ben- son. of Maesteg, complaining that his cousin who recently met with an accident on a road near Neath was being improperly detained at the Bridgend Lunatic Asylum. The writer added that it would, indeed, be hard if every man who had been in a delirium were to be shut up in a lunatic asylum. It was decideo. to obtain a medical report on the case. BUSINESS ENTERPRISE.—A new. up-to-date tobacconist establishment has been opened by Mr. George Cameron in Dunraven- place (opposite the Town-hall). A glance at the tastefully arranged window is an indica- tion of the excellent stock of tobacco, cigars an cigarettes to be found at the establish- ment, including a well-season stock of the best Havana. Mexican, and British cigars, all the leading brands of tobacco, and pipes of almost every make. There is also an ex- cellent assortment of new patterns in walk- ing-sticks. FLOWER SHOW AND EISTEDDFOD.-The an- nual show and eisteddfod promoted by the Bridgend Horticultural Society, which will be held at the New Market Buildings on "Vv ednesday next, promise to be of a most suc- cessful character, and a good attendance is expected. The enterprising committee, who are making the arrangements for the event, have extended both the show schedule and the eisteddfod programme, and the latter will surely attract large numbers of the music lovers from the neighbouring districts. Large entries have been received, and keen competitions are anticipated. The selec- tion of the market as the venue is an act of wisdom on the part of the committee, which will well repay them should the weather be unpropitous. ORGAX RECITAL.—An interesting organ re- cital was given at the English Congregational Church at the conclusion of the evening ser- vice on Sunday by Mr. W. Leyshon, of Og- more Vale, the church organist. Mr. Ley- shon. in his selections, brought out the full capacity of the instrument, and rendered the pieces in finished style. The programme was varied by musical selections. Miss Elsie Roberts and Mr. J. P. Jones contributed a duet, and the Misses Corns and Willey and Messrs. Simmonds and Parke united in a quartette. Much interest was taken in the choir's rendering of the chorus Thou crown- est the year"-the test piece at next Wednes- day's eisteddfod. This work was much ad- mired by the congregation, but the choir found even more favour in their finished ren- dition of "Magnify, glorify." The recital was much enjoyed, and might with advan- tage be repeated. TRAP ACCIDENT.—An accident occurred at the turning from Dunravep Place to the New Bridge on Sunday evening, resulting in Laura Wyatt, a cook in the employ of Mr. J. E. Brown, Caroline-street, being run over by a governess car driven by Mr. Thomas Miss Wyatt was walking along the pavement Lanynon, of the Blaencaerau Hotel. Caerau. r from the direction of Park-street, and when near Mr. Woodward's shop she stepped into the roadway, at the same time looking round. She did not notice the trap. which was coming in the opposite direction. and was struck by the shaft and knocked down, the off wheel passing over her. P.C. Henry, who was near by. rendered first aid. and took the injured giri into Mr. Loosemore's house. I where she was attended by Dr. Spencer. We understand that no bones were broken, and that Miss Wyatt is making satisfactory pro- gress. Mr. Lanynon was driving quite slowly at the time of the accident. NOLTON OUTING.—The annual picnic of the Nolton Sunday School was held on Wednes- day, the rendezvous being Ogmore. The scholars, parents, and friends attended ser- vice at the church, which was conducted by the Rev. M. C. Gower Williams, in the un- avoidable absence of the Rector (Rev. E. S. Roberts). The party were driven to the re- sort in brakes and other conveyances, kindly lent by various tradesmen of the town. The weather, which had not been promising from the early morning, proved most unfavour- able. rain falling almost incessantly for several hours, and the picnicers were forced to spend the greater part of the day in the mar- quee where meals were provided. Despite the adverse circumstances, however, the ar- rangements were carried our in a^satisfactory manner by Mr. T. G. Smith anJlr. IN*. M. Richards (superintendents), assisted by the teachers, and no effort was spared to add to the enjoyment of the children. Among the visitors was the Ven. Archdeacon Edmondes. The party returned about seven o'clock, the homeward journey being accomplished with- • out a hitch. BOYS' CAMP AT SOUTHERNDOWN.—During the Dast week a boys' camp has been held close to the seashore at Sutton Farm. South- erndown, under the management of some of the masters at Sidcot School. Somerset, one of the best known educational institutions of the Society of Friends. The idea of the camp is to interest some of the older boys at Sidcot School in social work among boys less fortunate than themselves. There are about a dozen Sidcot scholars in camp, and 30 toys from the Friends' Sunday Schools in Bristol. while Mr. C. F. Spencer Smith. Mr. C. J. Evans. Mr. J. A. Dell. and Mr. Gooch are in charge of the camp. The advanoe paxs& ttT- rived on Friday, and the Bristol bovs. in charge of Mr. C. J. Evans, arrived on Satur- day. Bathing parades are being held once or twice daily, walks are organised to places of interest in the neighbourhood, and games of cricket ard football are played upon the splendid stretch of sand just below the camp. Short, bright services are held. and every evening there is a sing-song. Camps of this type have oeen previously held in connection with Quaker Schools in the North of England and have proved very successful in promot- ing friendly intercourse between bovs of widely different social positions. Y.M.C.A. FETE AT BRIDGEND. A garden party in connection with the Bridgend loung Men's Christian Association was dlTauged to be held in the grounds of Limsiieid (Kindly placed at the disposal ox the committee by Alderman and Mrs. T. J. Hugnes) on Wednesday, and elaborate ar- rangements were made for the event. A Uand or ladies were engaged tnrougliout the morning in arranging &talh», out towards noon rain, which had oeen threatening all the morning, commenced to iall heavily, and all hope oi holding the fete in the grounds was abandoned. t ortunately the commit- tee had provisionally secured the New Mar- ket, and arrangements were speediijT made for carrying out the programme, which had been ari allged, in this commodious building. Before three o clock the preparations were complete, and a large number assembled tor the opening ceremony which was performed by Mrs. J. 1. D. Nicholl, of Merthyrmawr. Mis. Nicholl. who was formally introduced by the Rev. David Phillips (vicar of New- castle;. delivered a short address, in v. hich she advocated the claims of the Young Men's Christian Association, and urged all the young men of the town to avail themselves of the numerous adn-aiitages which membership of the institution afforded. Alderman T. J. Hughes proposed a vote of thanks to Mrs. Nicholl for her kindness in attending, and Mr. M. J. Letcher having seconded, the vote was passed enthusiastic- ally. There were several tastefully arranged stalls, namely, fancy, etc., presided over by Mrs. W T. Jones and Mrs E. Hughes; fruit, flowers and vegetables, Mrs. George Harris. and Mrs. J. Sankey; ices and sweets, the Misses W atkms. Teas and refreshments were provided, those in charge of tills de- partment Deing Miss Cole, Mrs. Lawrence, and Mrs. Jbewis Davies, assisted by a large number of laciies, wiio provided tables.v In connection with this stall the committee wish to acknowledge, particularly, the services of Mrs. Lord, who also placed her permanent sta.il in the market at their disposal. The officers of the "Picture Telegram Co.. Un- limited. whose "premises" were in the charge of Mr. Diamond, did a brisk business. The interesting cricket match. Ladies v. Gentlemen, was played, notwithstanding the hardness of the pitch in the Market. The sterner sex were defeated. Mr. Leigh Wes- terdale was engaged in administering electric shocks from a powerful battery, kindly lent by Messrs. Roderick and Co.. and a minia- u PT i e'V range vvas improvised bv Mr W. H. John and others. The prizes offered to the best marksmen attracted a good number of competitors. i In the evening a capital concert was held. Alderman T. J. Hughes presiding over a large attendance. Mr. W. Garfield Cole (the secretary of the Association) opened with a nicely executed pianoforte solo. With such well-known performers on the bill as Madame Llewellyn-Cole, Miss Hannah Cole, Messrs. Tom Hopkin and H. Gregoj y, and the Bridg- end Male Voice Party (under the conductor- ship of Mr. Henry Davies). it is needless to state that a most enjoyable concert was pro- vided. Miss Williams, who was to have given a violin solo, was unable to attend owing to indisposition, but an able substitute was found in Miss Annie Thomas, a promis- ing player. Later an excellent programme was carried out by the Tondu Coronation White Coons. who created a good deal of amusement. Alderman T. J. Hughes at the close pro- posed a vote of thanks to Mr. M. J. Letcher who had carried out the secretarial duties in a creditable manner, and all who had as- sisted to make the event successful. This was passed with acclamation. Mr. Letcher proposed a similar vote to the ohairman, which was seconded by Mr. Michael Davies. and heartily accorded. The pianoforte was kindly lent by Messrs. Thompson and Shackell. The net proceeds amounted to something like JE24.
1TftE WORKHOUSE INFIRMARY.
1 TftE WORKHOUSE INFIRMARY. Thp new infirmary erected at Quarella- road. Bridgend, for the Bridgend and Cow- bridge Union, has just been completed and furnished, and the patients now accommo- dated in the over-crowded workhouse will be removed into it in the course of a few days. The building, which stands on land adjoin- ing the Workhouse premises, is substantially built, the walls being of Quarella stone. It provides accommodation for 64 patients 42 males and 22 females—and the nursing staff. On the male side. which runs towards the railway, there are two large wards for or- dinary cases, each containing 16 beds. two infectious diseases wards with four beds each, and two isolation wards for especially serious cases. Apart from the infectious wards, therefore, there is accommodation for 33 male patients. The large wards are fitted with Lawson-Tait spring beds, and each patient will be provided with a locker-for clothing and other articles—which can be used as a table, and also as a reading desk. Moveable screens are provided, and there is a large linen press in each I-OOIU. There are two sitting rooms, with Day windows, for convalescents. furnished with smoking chairs, a book case to contain the library fur- nished by Mrs. Turbervill. and a large cup- board in which work in connection with the Brabazon scheme is kept. On the female side are one large ward with eight beds for ordinary patients, two wards for infectious diseases with accommodation for four patients in each, maternity wards for five, and a single-bedded ward. It will be seen that the accommodation for ordinary cases is limited, but it is intended to retain one of the infectious wards as an ordinary ward. These wards are fitted in the same manner as those on ti: j male side. There is one large convalescem sitting room on this side also. Balconies are provided on either side of the bnilding-the only piece of Poplar in the building, it is said—to allow the patients to take air. and there are two fire escapes from the rear of the building. On the ground Aoor, in the centre of the building, is a dis- pensary and a kitchen, with pantries, etc., from which breakfast and tea will be pro- vided. it being intended to serve dinners from the Workhouse kitchen. The superin- tendent nurse has a sitting room and the under nurses a mess room on the first floor, the remainder of the nurses' apartments oc- cupying the second floor. The floors of the whole of the building are laid with pitchpine blocks, with the exception of the corridors, which are of Mosaic work. The ceilings are fire and sound proof. Lighting is by elec- tricity. and heating by hot water radiators. Main entrances are provided near the centre of the building, and there are suitable en- trances for the infectious wards. The build- ing has been erected by Mr. Philip Gaylard to the plans of Mr. P. J. Thomas, the cost, together with tramp wards dnd porter's lodge and including furniture, being £ 13.500.
PRETTY BAZAAR AT TYTHEGSTON.
PRETTY BAZAAR AT TYTHEGSTON. The bazaar, in aid of the Additional Cur- ates' Society, held at Tythegston Court on Tuesday, was a great success, the sun shining auspiciously on the crowds who flocked to the gates. There were many attractions, con- spicuous among which was the little Japanese girl presiding over the bran tub. Other fav- ourite amusements were the cocoanut shies, managed by Mr. Edmund Mordecai. who was indefatigable, while the shooting gallery, superintended by Mr. Hale; an Aunt bally, with competitions and prizes donkey rides, swings, etc., were also most popular; but perhaps the main feature of the afternoon was the motor car rides, which everyone en- joyed. Under the welcome shade of the elm trees were inviting-looking tea tables, held and provided by Mrs. Jones, of Turnip House: Miss Mordecai. Mrs. William Mor- decai. Mrs. Harding. Miss Evans. and one provided by the employees of Tvthegstou Court, and presided over by Mrs. Locke and Miss Jones. These were again supplemented by an excellent ice-cream stand held by Miss John, and a refreshment stall taken by Mrs. Osborne. The dairy stall, in charge of Mrs. Lipscomb. assisted by Miss Lloyd and Miss Williamson, proved its success by being abso- lutely cleared before the end of the evening. Attached to this was the live stock, including some very fine hens. also a lainb kindly given by Mrs. Mordecui. which was raffled and won by Mrs. Byass. and a pig likewise raflled and won by Mr. Hodges. A pretty picture was made by the children's stall of fruit, flowers, and sweets, at which the Misses Gladvs. Olive and Rachel Nicholl, Miss Audrey Prichard. Miss Evie Franklen. Miss Molly Byass. and Miss Mollie Price were selling: these, by their enthusiasm, helped the cause largely. Mrs. Lynch Blosse presided over the popular plain work stall, and was assisted bv Mrs Hatch. Miss Raikes. and Miss Lynch Blosëe. Miss, O. Rice Nicholl. Mis's Dorothv Llewellyn Miss Majolier. and Miss Christie sold at Mrs. Knight's stall of fancy goods, which was much appreciated. Miss Prichard. ably helped by Miss Mary Riae Nicholl and Miss Nellie Llewellyn, presided over the china and basket stall, which made a fine display, and was well cleared bv the evening. Ml's Byass and Miss Etta Booker organised the games in the garden with remarkable sucoess. while Mr. Blosse. junr., and Mr. Charlie Edmondes were most energetic helpers. Many thanks are also due to Mr. R. K. Prichard for his numerous gifts, and to Mr. W. H. John (Cafe Royal) for all his as- sistance and kind loan of the tents, etc. Strains from the Tondu Silver Band were heard occasionally during the afternoon, and when "God save the King" was plaved. all felt that they had spent a most delightful time. thanks to the skilful arrangement of everything by Mr. and Mrs. Knight. We are glad to be in a position to state that a substantial sum will be handed over to the A.C.S.
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CRICKET.—Bridgend v. Barry, at New- bridge Fields to-morrow (Saturday). The following will represent Bridgend —J. M. Griffiths (capt.). T. E. Lewis. T. D. Schofield, T. Edwards. Gomer Williams. O. Powell Lewis Thomas. A. L. Ward. A. P. Thomas, Roy Jenkins. and S. Harris. Plavers are re- quested to be on the ground at 2.30 sharp. An Oundle schoolboy climbed to the top of Oundle Church steeple on Tuesday morning and tied a handkerchief to the weathercock. The church is 208ft. from the ground to the weathercock. The spire is crocketted. and the lad ascended by the crockets— a daring feat.
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# FRIDAY, AUGUST 3rd, 1906. The Maesteg District Council are by no means out of the wood with regard to their water works scheme. On reading the letter of the Local Government Board one is in- clined to wonder whether the blackest part of the jungle has yet been reached. Read- ing between the lines of the report of the Local Government Board inquiry, it was evi- dent that the inspector was dissatisfied with some of the things which had been done. and the Council, it now appears, failed to satisfy him that a case had been made out for the Council to proceed further with the proposed work. At any rate, the Board require that another expert shall be called in. and upon his opinion will depend whether the sanction of the Board will be given to further expen- diture to permit of the completion of the re- servoir. The Local Government Board are evidently determined, and rightly so, to be thoroughly satisfied before they permit such a large additional expenditure on this work as will bring the total cost up to the enor- mous sum of £ 70,000. It will be hard lines enough if the £ 20.000 odd already expended is to go for naught, as it will if the scheme is abandoned, but it would be a far greater calamity to spend the full amount and then have the whole of the cost rendered void through subsidence. The whole affair is a serious matter for Maesteg. The difficulties were of course undreamt of when the Council proposed to erect a reservoir at the more moderate amount of £ 30,000, but those who mooted it may find some consolation in Burns's famous couplet- The best laid schemes o' mice and men Gang aft agley. The Board are not satisfied with the details of estimated expenditure winch have been submitted to them, and ask for an entirely revised estimate of the cost of the work necessary to complete the scheme. All the prices and rates not fixed are to be deter- mined, by arbitration or otherwise, so that the scheme promises to be in abeyance for some time yet. The question of granting licenses for port- able theatres is an ever-recurring one with local Councils. Owners of moveable play- houses find the valleys and small townships of the neighbourhood remunerative places. In the valleys, in particular, there is need for some form of entertainment. Life is more often than not divided between the mine, the church, and the home. Work, re- ligion, and home comforts provide a capital routine in life. But something more is wanting—a sort of safety valve to prevent one from kicking over the traces. Perhaps the portable theatre is not the ideal safety valve, but it is a better one than the public- house, with which, to a large extent, it is a competitor. Applications with regard to this class of entertainment have this week been before the Bridgend and the Ogmore and Garw District Councils. The Bridgend Council had no qualms 01 conscience in granting Mr. Ebley an extension of his licence. The house has been well conducted. and it would be extravagant to say that it has done any harm in the town. But the Ogmore and Garw Council were not so har- monious, and referred an application from another theatre proprietor to open at Pont- ycymmer to a committee. The same proprie- tor has been refused a license for Maesteg. but the present application is not on all- fours with that for Maesteg. Maesteg has its little difficulties in this direction as well as its larger difficulty in the matter of the water works. Messrs. Poole, who have leased the Town-hall for three nights a week, are customers who have more than once offered to surrender their lease, and a counter-at- traction, even from a portable theatre, would injure them. Besides, the theatre-loving public of Maesteg are very well catered for. In Pontycymmer the position is different, and no cogent argument can be put forward against a theatre. One member raised the very parochial argument that the theatricals only wanted to take money out of the district. Presumably theatre proprie- tors are no more in business for their health's sake than other people, but we fancy that most of the money they take in the Garw they will also spend there. The reason is not a valid one. Other members talked of majorities, as though minorities were always in the wrong. We can conceive that a majority of people in certain places would be in favour of shutting all the public-houses, but we have not heard of a Bench of Jus- tices which would support them. The season of flower shows has just com- menced, and next week will see many of the principal events in this neighbourhood begun and over. These pleasant functions enable gardeners, amateur and professional, to vie with each other in producing their best in horticulture, and stimulate a love of garden- ing in others in addition to supplying a pleasant entertainment for visitors. The shows in the Vale of Glamorgan cover most of the area between Bridgend and Cardiff. The local Valleys, however, have not managed to establish a single show be- tween them. One does not expect to see flourishing elaborate exhibitions in colliery districts. The horticultural instinct is not pronounced in the averase collier, and what I is more. his garden space is necessarily 'limited. But there is no reason why horti- culture and floriculture should not be encour- aged even in the valleys. In connection with a show, prizes are often offered for small cot- tage gardens, and even for window displays. What beauty would a general interest in floriculture mean to the oftentimes unlovely appearance of streets of houses in the valleys! And what better recreation for the toilers in underground darkness and ugli- ness Men are often victims of environ- ment, and the less lovely their surroundings the less lovely their characters. The cultiva- tion of the beautiful tends to beautify those who indulge in it. Gardening is an educa- tion. too, which tends to elevate those who follow it, and raise them mentally above the level of the Peter Bell, of whom Tennyson sung— A primrose by the river's brim A yellow primrose was to him, And it was nothing more. Who will take the first step to inaugurate a flower show in the valleys r • • • The decision of the Bridgend Urban Dis- trict Council not to incur expense in the matter of horse hire for the Fire Brigade to attend fires in the neighbourhood until a guarantee has been forthcoming means, in practice, that the energies of the Brigade will be confined to the town. It is a great pity that, when a destructive fire breaks out in the neighbourhood, a practiced Brigade should be idly staying in the town with their engine, practically powerless to lend their aid. The fault, however, does not rest with the Bridgend Council, but with other local authorities. At Porthcawl and in the popu- lous areas around Bridgend there is practic- ally no provision against an outbreak of fire. Bridgend could justly ask for a fee from each authority before consenting to allow its engine to leave the town, but it merely de- mands expenses, and even these are not forthcoming. We think that both the Peny- bout and Porthcawl Councils would be well advised to come to some terms with Bridgend in the interests of their inhabitants.