The Glamorgan Gazette

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STREET COLLECTIONS. To the Editor. Dear Sir.—The procession of men, to- gether with the beating of a drum to strains of music, through the streets ol Aberkenng on a recent Sunday, seems io have seriously inconvenienced your correspondent Jloral- ist." aggravated by the fact that his pious soul was being subjected to such degrading abuse here in Wales on the Sabbath day, when such a proceeding would scarcely be tolerated in England. Very regrettable. 1 am sure; for one whose morals are so highly strung, that he should have to endure an ordeal of this kind, especially so when the object of all this irregular proceeding was for the sole purpose of encouraging improvi- dence. and of giving credence to class privi- lege. and thus estabiisnmg tor all time the rights, to young ladies at least, to a frequent renewal of their dress, regardless 01 the means employed, and without question of payment. What a terrible indictment to be hanging over the head of a guilty person, but what a tremendously cruel charge to level against the innocent! I venture to think that the remarks of Moralist" fully justify my saying that had the whole of the 5,531 helpless children,on whose behalf the street collection in question was taken, jointly with others all over the English railway systems (not only Tondu G.W.R. as our friend seems to imagine), been favoured with a birth under his golden planet, they might possibly have chensed his golden rule also. but by reason of their mis- tortune they are debarred of such luxurious means. But really children of ages varving from one day to fourteen years, were they thus blest, could hardly be expected to de- velop such an ideal standard of self-reliance. I speak respectfully of his advocacy of self- restraint were this quality developed more extensively there would be more liberal means at the disposal of those whom it is our duty to care for; our street collections would be fewer, and we should have the satisfaction of seeing those who will yet become the pil- lars of the Empire coming forward to take their place in the particular sphere which nature has adapted them for. But having to live under the present order of things. I feel I cannot close my letter without thank- ing all- those who so generously helped us to make the lives of these little helpless child- ren more comfortable, and I trust that when we make our next tour through the streets of our town Moralist" will have become re- conciled to our mode of procedure, unless in tne meantime the State has stepped in and discharged its obligation.—Yours truly. HEXK Y BUNDY. Branch Sec. Aberkenfig. Aug. 20th. 1906. To the Editor. Sir,—As one of those raiiwavmen,, so lost to "self-restraint and self-reliance as to walk in the procession of last Sunday week at Aberkenfig. the letter of Moralist would be likely to call up some perturbation of soul as to ijiy action, if his specious reasoning and plausible statements were accepted as sound philosophy. It is with the idea of justifying our action and our appeal that I venture to traverse the premises of "Moralist" and so disagree with his conclusion. In the first place the appeal was made, not for the relief of widows." but of orphans, a distinction that may be emphasised in view of the later references of "Moralist" to vir- tues which, however possible to the woman, is hardly so in the case of children of tender years, jsuch as we venture to assist through the A.S.R.&. orphan fund. If it De remem- bered that widows as a rule, when left to their own resources, are rarely able to do more than provide sustenance for themselves, it will be seen that any additional aid they may receive will go toward the support of the fatherless. The use of Sunday for such a purpose arouses the ire of "Moralist." One would have thought "the better the day the better the deed" would have applied here. At any rate, practical religion justified attempts at Christian enterprise to comrort the widow and assist the fatherless." and when we re- member that a great many collections are made for philanthropic purposes in our churches on Sunday, it may be suggested that a further application of Apostolic pre- cept is not entirely out of nlace. But apart from this. it is well known that Sunday is tne only day on which railwaymen can possibly unite for any collective appeal. Good Friday used to be Orphan Day." but the action of the miners in working upon that day robs us of the opportunity of using that day. as it is used by most branches of the A.S.R.S. to make their annual appeals on behalf of the orphan. If "Moralist" can prove that other sections of society are as unable as we are to use another day. then we could welcome their efforts and assist their cause. With regard to "class partizanship," against which we protest and are endeavour- ing to eradicate, but which under existing circumstances is almost impossible, we would hasten the day when the child shall be the hasten the day when the child shall be the supreme care of the State; and not left to the proverbial "cold mercy of the world." Till that time comes—and it is coming—we would urge that railway servants are in a large measure public servants" equally with the postal, police. Army and Xavy forces. I venture to think that public sympathy is on the side of those who apoeal for the left be- hinds" of men who have served the travelling public so faithfully. In regard to the two virtues which "Moralist" would innoculate into helpless in- fants and fatherless bairns, we would suggest that while they were learning self-restraint and self-reliance, they would be starving— "while the grass is growing." Perhaps "Moralist" would like them to learn such admirable precepts in the Workhouse. Is that the legacy he desires for his children ? But apart from this, the appeal for these orphans is made on behalf of those who, when alive, were members in their Trade Union and thus souguht to better their condition, and out of their scanty wage (the average railway wage is less than £1 per week) tried to make provision for those they left behind by paying for "orphan benent." Our dead comrades practised self-reliance by joining their union, cultivated self-re- straint by denying themselves for the sake oi their children, and we venture to think again that the public helps those who help them- selves to the best of their ability, and who fain would have done more had they been able. Is the measure of our successes to be the standard and the only result? or can we not confidently appeal for aid when men have done their best and died in the doing of it ? I would suggest that those who walked. those who played so sweetly and gratuitously. those who collected so assiduously, and those who gave so generously, were actuated by a finer, nobler principle than those even which Moralist" urges. I mean that greatest of all virtues, that which binds all together and which the Apostle said perfects the complete character—sweet charity. Sympathy is greater even than those admirable virtues which "Moralist" would have us learn, and without it all virtue is as "sounding brass.' Against ''Moralist's far-fetched picture of chapel debts and County Courts. I would draw perhaps a nearer one in which "Moral- ist" was awakened from his Sunday nap by the discoursing of sweet music and the knock of the door by a brother man who thus ap- pealed on behalf of the orphan of a dead brother man, who died having done all he could in the hope that his comrades and his fellows would see that his little bairnies" should not lack for bread. For the interruption we apologise, for his contribution we thank him. and having said this, we beg to state that one of a railway- man's virtues is courage of convictions, and so subscribe mvself.—Yours, etc.. J. FREEAR. Tondu, Aug. 21st, 1906. To the Editor. Dear Sir,—Will you kindly allow me space in your paper to reply to "Moralist"? He says the end did not justify the collection being taken on Sunday. Did not the Great Moralist, the Lord Himself, go about doing good on the Sabbath Day? Our duties will not permit us doing justice to the cause any other day. He says the object is Dartisan. Are we the only people who seek public sympathy? Was the Park Slip Explosion Fund contri- buted to solely by minersP No. The rail- J, way men contributed handsomely to it, and are ever ready to do so when a fellow Union- ist leaves behind his little ones dependent on this cola world. Moralist" speaks of the trouble of carrying out these processions, etc. Let liie tell him it is a pleasure for us to do anything to assist and relieve our deceased brothers' loved ones. But if he would send our secretary his ad- dress we would endeavour to see his door was not knocked and his peace disturbed on the one Sunday in the year our parade takes place. Thou man of morals, hast thou any heart: —Yours, etc.. ONE OF THE KXOCKERS. To the Editor. Dear Sir.—We are apt in these days to be very severe with the moralists of the period who. nineteen centuries ago. took exception to and criticised the doings of the Great Leader, who frequently disturbed the Sab- bath peace by healing the sick. feeding the hungry, and who never lost an opportunity of doing a good action, or spared himself for the sake of conforming to the general idea of spending the seventh day of that remote time. There was really something to be said in extenuation for the Pharisees and moralists of those times who after centuries of the ap- plication of the Mosaic Law. a law which ab- solutely forbade any activity or exertion on the seventh day no matter for how good a cause, as they could not but regard the ac- tion of Christ who taught both by example and precept the duty of everyone to sacrifice himself and labour for the good of others on the Sabbath. in direct opposition to Moses, t I I -N the great law giver, as a tremendous social upheaval. But what shall be said of the present-day Moralist, who after nineteen centuries of Christian teaching, having the example and teaching of the Great Leader before him. arises in his might, and. urging the peace of I the seventh day as his excus. denounces the efforts of a few men who take part in a par- ade in order to gather funds for the succour of orphans? Orphans may perish, hospitals and other charitable institutions may close their doors for lack of funds, but the Sabbath peace of Moralist" must not be disturbed.—Yours etc.. AXTI-PHARISEE. To the Editor. Dear S should be glad if you would allow me a little space in your valuable paper to reply briefly to the letter which appeared in last week's issue under the above heading. I should like to ask Moralist to make him- self better acquainted with the circumstances before rushing to the Press, or his letters will teem with misapprehension as his last letter did. The parade was not organised for the object he states. I would noint out that it was for a good and noble cause. As one who collected. I am sorry if I knocked at "Moral- ist's door and disturbed his slumber. When we have our next parade I hope he will at- tend a place of worship to hear the Word of God on the subject. I am astounded that one who has the temerity to style himself Moralist" should make such uncalled for remarks.—Yours, etc.. A COLLECTOR. Tondu. August 20th. 1906. To the Editor. Sir.—A letter published last week anent the railwaymen's parade has caused extreme feeling amongst those anxious for the success of the efforts of the Tondu branch of the A.S.R.S. for their orphan fund. That letter, which contained many mis- statements. will probably receive attention at the hands of others, but I write to express a hope that its publican will not in any way influence those friends who have been ap- pealed to by circular-letter from subscribing to the well-deserved orphan fund of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Ser,ants.- Yours. etc.- A.S.R.S.

ANOTHER REVIVAL." To the Editor. Dear Sir.—It was with very much sur- prise and disgust that I read' in your last week's issue a letter headed Another Re- vival," signed by "Welshman." Does your correspondent intend to convey the impression to the general public that the word Revival" was coined for religious pur- poses only? I do not think so, neither does any other broad-minded man. Let me give him to understand, as one who attended every meeting of the Bridgend Licensed Victuallers Sports Committee, that nothing was further from our minds than to connect the word Revival v.ith anything ap- pertaining to religion. I daresay, as a general body of tradesmen who have to produce before the magistrates bona fide testimonials of their characters (three at least) before they can obtain their licenses to sell legitimate articles authorised by various Acts of Parliament, the licensed victuallers are as upright and honest as those who criticise their calling. find in the major- ity of cases more so than those who trade without any necessity for their antecedents or general behaviour being inquired into. As one of the majority of licensed victual- lers who carry on a respectable trade, which is subject to the supervision of the authori- ties. I protest most emphatically with regard to the strongly-worded, ignorant, and biassed questions. "Do the publicans think their trade religious? Don't thgy know it is not even respectable?" Perhaps it may not have come to the know- ledge of your correspondent that even some of our most learned clergymen and ministers have actually emanated from the public-house and I presume they must have possessed some spark of respectability, or religion, besides their qualifications, before they would be ad- mitted into the different churches. The police and the magistrates had not the slightest objection to a license being granted for the sports, and both abstainers and those who required intoxicants were served, one tent being kept separate and apart for the sale of non-intoxicating refreshments and eat- ables. The sports were provided for the amuse- ment of holiday seekers, and not to promote drinking, as Welshman" suggests. There are plenty of places besides public-houses and sports fields where the public can regale themselves if they feel so inclined, and I chal- lenge him to show that there was any other motive for running the sports than the one I have above quoted. To prove my contention let him peruse the report in your last week's issue of the pro- ceedings in the Police-court, and point out one single case of drunkenness or riotous be- single case of drunkenness or riotous be- haviour on the field. I may say. Mr. Editor, that we have been highly complimented upon the manner in which the sports were carried out. Apologising for trespassing so much upon your valuable space, allow me to remain "a Welshman" who has the decency to sign his name.—Yours trulv. „ „ GWTLYM STRADLIXG. Mitre Hotel, Bridgend.

A TERRIBLE DEATH. To the Editor. Dear again "UI" eahmms con- tain an account of the death of a man in the Garw while under the influence of drink. It would be sad enough and shameful enough it the last were the first, but as ow-o yone con- versant with facts knows, death under these sorrowful and suspicious circumstances is getting alarmingly frequent. and reflects badly on the community and on the trade. I venture to think that if the total number who have died immediately after having been drinking and before they could get over the effects of the drink were killed simultaneously in a colliery accident, it would create a sen- sation almost as great as the Llest disaster. —Yours truly; GARWITE.

2nd V.B. THE WELSH REGIMENT. BRIDGEXD DETACHMENT. Orders for Week Ending 1st September. 1906 1-—Sectional and Recruit Training every Monday and Friday at 8 p.m.; plain clothes 2.—There will be no Class Faring to-mor- row (Saturday). 25th inst. the range being used by K Company, Llantwit Major. 3.—Instruction in Semaphore Signalling every Monday and Friday at 8 p.m. 4.— Band Practice on Thursday and Satur- dav. at the usual hour. J. C. COATH. Major. Commanding Company-

Auctioneers' Annonncements. HARRY F. LAMBERT, A..A..X AUCTIONEER AND VALUER Land & Estate Agent, Accountant. OFFICES Prudential Buildings, BRIDGEND; and Talbot Street MAESTEO. NAT TEL.-0198. HOTEL VALUER AND GAUGER. Valuations for Mortgage, Probate, &c. li IRE ASSESSOR. AGENT for ife, Accident, and Fire Insurance ala 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 grounds, 3 reception rooms, 6 bed- rooms and offices, also stable and coach-house. To BE SOLD. Detached Residence, Park Street, Bridgend 3 reception rooms, 8 bedrooms, and offices. To BE LET OR SOLD. 6 Semi-detached 10-roomed Villas, situate on Victoria Road, Porthcawl. 3 Well-built Villas, 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. "SUNNYDENE," Detached Residence, Coy- church Road, Bridgend; three reception rooms, seven bedrooms, &c., good gardens, greenhouses, stabling, &c. immediate possession. For any further particulars apply to the Auctioneer at his Office. SALE FIXTURES. August 29th—Freehold Properties at Porthcawl. September 1st-Horses, Carriages, Carts, &c., at Bridgend. SALE NEXT WEDNESDAY. PORTHCAWL. SALE OF VALUABLE FREEHOLD COTTAGES. MR. HARRY F. LAMBERT has received in- structions to offer by SALE BY AUCTION at the Esplanade Hotel, Porthcawl, on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29th, 1906, at 330 p.m. (subject to the Conditions of Sale as shall be then and there pro- duced) :— LOT 1.—All those TEN FREEHOLD COTTAGES, Being Nos. 5 to 14, VINTIN COTTAGES, PORTHCAWL. The above Cottages are situate in Poplar Terrace, New Road, are let at 5s. per week, and will be offered in suitable lots two-thirds of the purchase money may remain on Mortgage at H per cent. LOT 2.—All those THREE FREEHOLD COTTAGES & GARDEN, Situate at the corner of HOOKLAND ROAD, NEWTON. The above Cottages are let on weekly tenancies, and produce a net rental of £18 4s. Od. per annum. LOT 3.-All that FREEHOLD DWELLING-HOUSE, Known as PICTON COTTAGE, Situate near the Queen's Hotel, in the New Road, having a frontage to the New Road and extending to Poplar Road, Porthcawl. The Premises are well situated in the main street, and have an extensive Garden at the rear, and are now in the occupation of the owner. For further particulars as to Lot 1, apply to W. POWELL DAVID, ESQ., Solicitor, Bridgend; as to Lots 2 and 3 to EDWARD T' DAVID, ESQ., Solicitor, Masonic Chambers, Bridgend or as to the whole of the Lots to the Auctioneer, Prudential Buildings, Bridgend. 44CO EDWARD pREECE (JUNIOR), F.A.A., Auctioneer and Valuer, Public Accountant, 11, NOLTON STREET, BRIDGEND. TO LET.—Extensive Business Premises, No. 2, Wyndham Street, Bridgend; possession 23rd October. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. Important Sale of FREEHOLD DWELLING- HOUSES, SHOP and PREMISES, STORE- HOUSE, &c., situate in Wine Street, College Street, and Church Street. Llantwit Major. MR. EDWARD PREECE, Junior, is Instructed by order of the Mortgagees as to part of the Property, and by order of the Court as to the remainder of the Property, to SELL by AUCTION in Lots, at the White Lion Hotel, Llantwit Major, on WEDNESDAY, the 12th day of SEPTEMBER, 1906, at 2.30 in the Afternoon, FIRST.—All those Four DWELLING-HOUSES in College Street, and the adjoining COTTAGE and Premises called "Hill House," in Wine Street, Llantwit Major. SECONDLY.—All those Two COTTAGES, together with the Warehouse, Stores, Yard and Premises at the rear thereof, adjoining the above, and in College Street and Wme Street, and situate near the Swine Bridge, Llantwit Major; and also all those Two Cottages in Church Street, and opposite the Church and all that Shop, together with the Coach-house, Stable, and large Garden thereto, also situate opposite the Church at Llantwit Major. For further particulars see future announce- ments, and apply to the Auctioneer, Nolton Street, Bridgend to Messrs. STOCKWOOD & WILLIAMS, Solicitors, Bridgend; or to EDWARD T. DAVID, Solicitor, Masonic Hall Chambers, 4404 Bridgend. MR. T. J. YORWERTH'S ANNOUNCEMENTS. P Y L E •\TEXT SALE of CATTLE, SHEEP and PIGS JL3) will be held at Pyle on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th, 1906. Entries solicited, so that they may be duly advertised. T. J. YORWERTH, Auctioneer. Auctioneer's Offices, Cowbridge. 4415 SALE NEXT TUESDAY. UNDER THE POWERS OF A BILL OF SALE AND FOR RENT. 114, BRIDGEND ROAD, MAESTEG. MR. ARTHUR S. T. LUCAS has been in- structed to SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the above address, on TUESDAY, the 2Eth day of AUGUST, 1906, the whole of the following HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & EFFECTS, Suite in leather, walnut and other tables, walnut writing desk, mail cart, brass lamps, linoleums, rugs, child's chair, books, flower stand, poles and rings, Venetian blinds, ornaments, fenders, electro- plated goods, tea service, &c., &c. The Contents of the bedrooms include iron and brass bedsteads, spring mattresses, bedding, mahogany chest of drawers, marble-top and other washstands and dressing tables, invalid chair, arm and other chairs, commode, toilet glass, ware, linoleum, rugs, stair carpet, rods, poles and rings, pictures, &c., &c. Kii iien table, chairs, rocking chair, china, glass, ana ;t quantity of culinary utensils, &c., &c. Also a joiner's bench, large bath, washing machine, lamps, and sundry tools, &c., &c. The Goods will be on view on the morning of sale from 9 o'clock. The Sale to commence at 12.30 p.m. o'clock precisely. Terms—Cash. Poai tiv ely No Reserve, For further particulars apply to Arthur S. T. Lucas, Auctioneer and Valuer. 6. Rutland Street, Swansea (office for patents). Nat. Tel., 63x1. 4427 Twenty-fourth Year of Attendance. JF. (JRAHAMYOUNG, DENTAL LICENTIATE ROYAL COLLEGE SURGEONS, DENTAL SURGEON, Park Villa, Charlotte Street, Park Street, BRISTOL. PROFESSIONAL ATTENDANCE JBRIDGEND.—Every WEDNESDAY, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Mr. John Jones, Pharmaceutical Cnemiat, 27, Caroline Street. CARDIFF.—First and Third WEDNESDAY in every mcnth, 4 to 7 p.m., at 11, Station-terrace. (Jueen St. Efficiency with Moderate Fees. Consultation Free. Painless Operations by Nitrous Oxide Gas. jPjMSIOLr••'Attendance daily, except Tuesday and1 Wednesday YOU WANT THE BEST TOBACCO, CIGARS and CIGARETTES. George Cameron HAS WHAT YOU WANT AT "THE" Tobacco Shop. VW CALL AND SEE HIM! Opposite the Town Hall, GKKnSTID J AGENT FOR LOEWE'S FIFES- A Large Stock of WALKING STICKS, and all Smokers' Sundries. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TOBACCONIST. Auctioneers' Announcements. MICHAEL DAVIES, Auctioneer and Valuer (Fellow of the Auctioneer's Institute of the United Kingdom, Incorporated). 15, WYNDHAM STEEET, BRIDGEND. 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 28th—Sale at Bwlch. Newton. September 5th.-Sale at Drill Hall, Bridgend. September 27th—Sale at Cartrefle," Bridgend. TO LET, 28, Coity Road, 12 rooms, bath, &c. Also 2 Suites of Offices at 1 Nolton Street. 4421 SALE NEXT TUESDAY BWLCH, NEWTON, PORTHCAWL. Sale of Household Furniture and NSeets. MR. MICHAEL DA VIES has received in structions from Mrs Evans (who is giving up Bwlch), to SELL by AUCTION, on the Premises, on TUESDAY NEXT, AUGUST 28th, 1906, the follow- ing articles of FURNITURE, Red plush suite, solid mahogany table, workstand, pictures, ornaments, fenders, carpet, rugs, kitchen dresser, table, couch, 2 iron bedsteads, wire mattresses, overlays, palliasses, 2 feather beds, washstand, kitchen and bedroom chairs, oilcloth, and sundry utensils. Also a lawn mower. Sale at Three o'clock in the Afternoon. 4422 Mr. J. BIOHARD THOMAS'S ANNOUNQKMBNTS. SALE NEXT TUESDAY THE LLANTWIT MAJOR AUCTION MART. NEXT SALE, TUESDAY, AUGUST 28th, 1906, at Twelve noon. 35 Prime Fat CATTLE and CALVES. 200 Choice Fat SHEEP, LAMBS, and PIGS. This Sale will be held on Tuesday in consequence of St. Mary Hill Fair falling on Monday. J. RICHARD THOMAS, Auctioneer, Cardiff. 4416 EDWARD BRAMLEY^ auctioneer, Land and Estate Agent Tenant Right, Timber, Hotel, and General Valuer. AGENT FOR LEADING INSURANCE COMPANIES. STATION HILL, BRIDGEND, and COWBRIDGE. FOR SALE OR To LET. Freehold and Leasehold Properties in and near Bridgend. Building Land (Freehold) in Grove Road. The Croft," Park Street, three reception, eight bedrooms. To LET. Lock-up Shop in Angel Street. Furnished Houses and Bungalows, Southerndown and Porthcawl. For particulars apply to above. 7391 ALBERT R. MEREDITH, A RCHITECT, JgUILDING & QUANTITY gURVEYOR, TYMAEN, COITY ROAD, BRIDGEND. All Work entrusted to his care will receive prompt attention. 3899 GOOD GAS COZE FOR SALE. Delivered in Truck Loads, in large or small quantities, to any Railway Station. Apply— E. L. DAVIES, Coal and Coke Merchant, ABERDARE. 4387 gCHOOL OF COOKERY, 109, Gloucester Rd., South Kensington, London, S. W. CLASSES Daily in COOKING, CONFEC- TIONERY, HOUSEHOLD MANAGE- MENT. Three and Six Months' Training for Pupils. Certificates Given. Residence. Prospectus on application to the Principal. 4289 -DRICKS.BRICKS.BRICKS.-For price JL-P and quantity apply to Manager, Evanstown Brick Works, Tondu. 807 WHEELBARROWS.— FOR SALE, 200 W strong and well-made; price 12a. each —Chaa Jenkins and Son. Timber Merchants Bridgend' fiBS IRON & BRASS FOUNDRY, BRIDGEND. are now in a position to supply all kinds of Brass and Iron Castings, including Firebars and parts for all Agricultural Machinery. We also undertake Repairs to Portable Engines and Boilers 6176 GBAS. JENKINS & SON, A CHOICE SELECTION OF REDDING AND BIRTHDAY PRESENTS. Artistic Silver Goods in all the Newest Patterns. Brass, Aluminium, and other Frames. High-class Selection of the NEW ROYAL PURPLE LEATHER GOODS, IncludingHand, Wrist and Chatelaine Bags, Writing Cases, Purses, &c. Glove and Handkerchief Cases, Jewel Cases, Writing Cabinets, Stationery Cases, Ink Stands, &c. Silver-Mounted Ebony Hair Brushes and Mirrors. A large variety of Ornamental China and Glass. J. JONES, IMPORTER OF FANCY GOODS, CAROLINE STREET, JJRIDGEND. (Next Door to his Chemist's Business). 4420 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. VALE OF GLAMORGAN AGRICULTURAL SHOW AT COWBRIDGE, On Tuesday, September 4th, 1906. Splendid Entries in all Classes. Open Champion Jumping Competitions. Entries received up to day of Show. Milking Competitions in large ring at 4.30 p.m. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission, One Shilling. Further particulars from the Secretary, MR. T. J. YORWERTH, 4195 High Street, Cowbridge. EBLEY'S THEATRE. During the Week commencing to-day, the following Plays will be provided: — FRIDAY-The Romantic American Drama, "MY PARTNER." SATURDAY-The Splendid Drama, "DIAVOLETTE," Or the Gipsy's Curse. Full of exciting inci- dents, broad sword combats, and startling situations. To be followed by Singing and a Laughable Farce. MONDAY-By special request will be repeated the most beautiful of Welsh Plays, "THE MAID OF CEFN YDFA," To be followed by Singing and a Laughable Farce. TUESDAY-The Favourite Military Drama, "THE VICTORIA CROSS." WEDNESDAY-The Celebrated Nautical Drama, "TRUE AS 'A SAILOR'S KNOT." THURSDAY-The Realistic Drama of Slave and Life, entitled, "THE OCTOROON," To be followed by Singing and Dancing, and concluding with a Laughable Farce. Doors open 7.15, commencing 7.45. Saturday Night's Performance concluding in time for Late Trains. POPULAR PRICES. 4113 Bridgend County School. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS. IN view of the overcrowding of the School, the Governors must consider all applications for admission strictly in order of rotation. Applica- tions for admission for next term (commencing 18th September) must be received by the under- signed not later than the 3rd September, 1906. By order of the Governors, H. EYNON LEWIS, Clerk. Bryncethin, Bridgend. 4435 Strayed. STRAYED, to Pentrehw»t Farm, Llanpha, a Hereford Heifer, about 8 months old. Owner can have the same by paying expenses.—Thomas Rees. 4381 Lost. 5S. REWARD.—Lost, on Saturday, August 4th between Bridgend and Aberkenfig, Box of Silver-plated Forks. Finder returning same to the Police Station will received the above reward. Education. MINERS and OFFICIALS desiring Preparation for Colliery Managers' Examination Special Course Mining Mathematics. Prospectus free.- Cambrian Mining School," Glanffrwd, Porth. 4380 MOURNING CARDS may be obtained at the Gazette Office, Bridgend.

The Independent Chairman of the Coal Conciliation Board, after hearing the argu- ments for and against the workmen's de- mand for an increase of five per cent. in their wages, said there were three things he f must take into consideration: (1) There had been an increase in the volume of trade, and the prospects of trade had considerably im- proved (2) the price for large coal had in- creased and (3) there had also been an im- provement in the prices for small coal. He. therefore, conceded the demand; and in doing so he appeared to satisfy all parties, for it is stated that the employers are really not sorry for the result." The increase is one of the many signs of industrial and com- mercial prosperity in South Wales, and will be generally hailed with satisfaction on that account and because of the triumph of the beneficent nrinciples of conciliation. The result of the ballot unon the question of whether the Miners' Federation of Great Britain shall become affiliated to the Labour Representation Committee is still unknown. The votes have been taken, but the secre- taries of the different sections have not pub- lished their respective figures, and it may be that Federation members will have to wait until the next conference before they can be actually certain which way the vote has gone. It appears that miners in different districts hold widely divergent views on the subject. For instance, it is stated that Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire have gone almost dead against affiliation, and the other English counties have also recorded majorities in the same direction, with the exception of Lan- cashire and Bristol, who support affiliation. The Scottish vote has gone strongly in favour of affiliation, but this would scarcely balance the preponderance in the other direction in England. The South Wales vote, therefore, is being looked upon as the determining fac- tor. South Wales is now the largest dis- trict associated with the Federation, and the result of its ballot will count considerably. It is assumed that there is a decided major- ity in favour of affiliation in South Wales. but It is doubtfal whether the majority will be large enough to sway the balance to the side of affiliation. • • • The very considerable extensions which have been effected at the Nantymoel Work- men's Hall and which found a fitting consum- mation on Saturday in the opening ceremony are evidence of the progressive spirit of the Ogmore Valley. Already, before these ex- tensions were made. the colliery workmen possessed a fine hall and institute, and the enlargement now completed makes the build- ing and its equipment a place of which the valley may justly feel proud. By throwing the old wooden platform into the audi- torium and adding a new stage, the hall has been considerably enlarged, as well as beautified, and very considerable extensions have been made in other parts, including the provision of a double billiard-room, and a caretaker's residence. Of course, a large debt has been incurred, but as Mr. J. P. Gibbon remarked at the opening. the men who had had the energy to build a hall of that kind would not be long in wiping off the debt." People in the neighbourhood of Bryn- cethin have cause to rejoice at the success of the negotiations which have followed the un- watering of the Bryncethin pits. Particu- lars appear elsewhere of the formation of a company, with a capital of £125.000, to work these pits. The new company is entitled the Bryncethin Colliery Company (Limited), and it will acquire the property from the Bryn- cethin Syndicate (Limited) and the Soeiete Auxiliare des Mines. The directors will be appointed by the vendor companies, the French company to have a majority of one. This arrangement will continue whilst a cer- tain mortgage continues, and after its deter- mination the proportion is to be reversed. French capital is, therefore, to be used in the working of the pits. The success of the firm is practically assured, and success in this instance spells prosperity for the dis- trict concerned. • The subject of mixed bathing crops up at one watering place or other as regularly as the dog days, and Porthcawl has its full f hare of public light in this direction. Local councillors are usually the doughty people who take delight in discussing the subject, but this year it has been left to the London Press to raise the matter and give it an air of almost national importance. To the sub- ject of mixed bathing has been added that of the absence of bathing machines, and satiri- cal writers have found splendid scope for at- tractive "copy." One writer, with a hum- orous kind of mock modesty, has been ter- ribly shocked to find males and females pre- paring for their morning dips with only the slight shelter afforded by a rock, and the subject has been followed up by a writer in a South Wales paper, who meets with a meas- ure of success in attempting to ridicule the bathing regulations of the Porthcawl Coun- cil. The subject came before the local Council at Monday's meeting through a Lon- don caterer offering to provide bathing machines for the Sandy Beach. This offer was made simultaneously with an offer to supply chairs for the use of the public at a nominal charge. There is a good deal to be said in favour of accepting both offers. Bathing machines could not possibly be harmful, and they would probably induce a good many people to take a sea bath who do not care to prepare for one under the pro- tection of the rocks or in a bathing tent, whilst chairs would certainly be acceptable in hot weather, for the sea wall is not the most comfortable of seats, and the publio seats are often at a premium.

BRIDGEND COUNTY SCHOOL. AWARDS OF SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES FOR 1906-7. Towards the end of June last about ninety candidates entered for the Entrance and Pro- bationers' Scholarships Examination at the Bridgend County School. The result of the examination has now been received by the clerk to the Governors, and the following have been awarded Entrance Scholarships: BOYS. David Lewis Evans, 11 Grove-road, Bridgend (Bridgend Council School). 341 Garfield Powell, 94 Oxford-street, Pont- ycymmer (Ffaldau Council School). 338 Trevor Benjamin Jones. 85 Oxford-st., Pontycymmer (Ffaldau School) 332 Sam. Bowser, 60 Bethania-street, Maes- teg (Maesteg Higher Standards). 329 Richard Gurwen Gregory. 32 Dinam-st., Nantymoel (Nantymoel Council) 313 John W. Hopkins, 17 Wyndham-street, Bridgend (Bridgend Council) 314 George Bevan, Brynonen. Union-street, Bridgend (Bridgend Council 313 GIRLS. Mary Catherine Davies, Llangynwyd Village (Maesteg Higher Standards; 373 Ida M. Kathleen James. 74 Nolton-st.. Bridgend (Bridgend Council) 367 Elsie May Grant, 17 Coychurch-road, Bridgend (Bridgend Council) 353 Dorothy Matthias, 71 Oakfield-terrace, Nantymoel (Nantymoel Council) 334 Dorothy Williams, 37 Wyndham-street, Bridgend (Bridgend Council) 334 PROBATIONERS SCHOLARSHIPS have been awarded to the following: — Phyllis E. Morgan, Swiss Cottage, Bridgend 339 Elizabeth Davies, 10 Marian-street, Blaengarw 321 Edith May Jones, Tenby House, Sunny- side, Bridgend 315 Florence Eveline Owen, Hazelmere, Coity-road, Bridgend 274 Beatrice May Evans, Llanwrda House, Blaengarw 264 Winifred Rogers, 6 Blaengarw-road, Blaengarw v. 227 Olive Maud Morris, 31 Queen-street, Blaengarw 225 Mary Ethel Barrett, 79 High-street, Kenfig Hill 217 Margaret Ellen Adams. 29 Herbert-st., Blaengarw 212 David John Harries, 42 Dinam-street, Nantymoel 211

It was said at Chertsey. when a man was committed for trial, charged with breaking into Berwick Villa, Weybridge, that as lie was leaving the house he met the occupier's daughter in the grounds, and complained to her that a dog was chained near the dining- room window.

MAESTEG WATERWORKS. ENGAGEMENT OF EXPERT ENGINEER. MR. J. H. THOMAS'S SUGGESTION". As was hinted in the discussion on the ques- tion of the storage reservoir at the meeting of the Maesteg District Council last week, new views are being entertained by certain members of the Council with regard to the construction of the dam. and it has been de- cided to submit the proposed amendment of the scheme to Mr. Middleton. an expert en- gineer, whom the Council have now decided to call in to advise them on the scheme gen- erally. as desired by the Local Government Board. The new views, which were arrived at by Mr. J. H. Thomas. J.P.. were placed by that gentleman before the Council at a special meeting on Tuesday evening, and found favour with a large section of the mem- bers. though opposition was forthcoming from two members, one of whom (Mr. John Howells) has persistently advocated the aban- donment of the scheme ever since the Coun- cil got into serious difficulties. To explain the changed views referred to. it will be necessary (writes our representa- tive) to briefly indicate the present position of affairs. The contractors (Messrs. Jones and Son) have excavated a trench to a depth of 90 feet. The original intention was to excavate 24 feet of earth to a depth of 20ft. below the ground surface, and to fill the whole of this with clay puddle, while a clay dam was to be constructed to a height of 60ft. from the ground surface supported bv the usual earthworks. The Council failing to get a satisfactory foundation, as antici" pated. were recommended by a consulting en- gineer to excavate deeper and another 20ft. were excavated, with no better result. The width was reduced to 1.3ft., and subsequently to 7ft. 6in. The chief question requiring consideration now. after providing for what might be termed an artificial foundation, is how shall the trench be filled up? Mr. Har- vey. of Merthyr. who was called in to advise the Council, recommended that a concrete wall against the lower side of the trench from the bottom to the top would serve the pur- pose. and that the remainder of the trench should be tilled with special earth material, the clay dam to be constructed according to the original intention. Mr. Thomas's sug- gestion is that a 7ft. 6in. clay wall should be constructed from the bottom of the trench to the surface of the ground, backed on eithet. side by suitable material and properly rammed in as the work of building proceeds and that the dam should not be taken to the intended height above the ground surface. It is. he points out. unnecessary to fill the whole of the original contract trench with clay. and his contention is that a saving of £30.000 could be effected by adopting his sug- gestion. The drawback to the proposal is that the curtailing of the height of the dam will mean an enormous reduction in the capa- city of the reservoir: in fact. it would be reduced from 30.000.000 to 13.000.000 gal- lons. But the thirteen million capacity would be sufficient- for the needs of the dis- trict for thirty years, and if the place devel- oped sufficiently to justify the provision of a larger reservoir, the dam could at any time be heightened without much difficulty. An argument in favour of the proposed reduc- tion in the capacity of the reservoir is that the pressure on the foundations would not be so great and. after the gradual settling of the dam under the pressure of 13.000.000 gal- lons for some time. the heightening of the dam to the point originally intended could be undertaken with greater safetv. The trench from bottom to top may possibly be filled, according to the new proposal, with the same quantity of clay as would be re- quired for the whole of the original 24ft. trench, and in this case Mr. Thomas thinks the Council could carry the dam to the full height without extra cost beyond the filling in of trenches where clay was not estimated for. Xo alteration of levels would be neces- sary. Mr. J. P. Gibbon. J.P.. presided over the meeting at which Mr. Thomas explained his views, and the other members present were Messrs. T. Rees (Garnlwyd). J. Roderick. T. Rees (High-street). T. E. Hopkins. J. Ed- munds. J. Thomas. J. Howells. T. Griffiths, and T. Lewis. Mr. J. H. Thomas put his proposals before the Council. He did not suceest that the scheme was bound to be successful, but it was the duty of the Council to think for them- selves in this matter. The expert engineer who would be called in would no doubt be glad to have the views of the members, and no harm would be done in placing any pro- posal before him.—After a prolonged discus- sion. in which satisfaction was expressed by the majority with the views of Mr. Thomas, it was resolved to ask the expert engineer to report on these proposals as well as on the scheme generally. The Clerk said he had forwarded the Report of Mr. Harvey to Mr. Middleton so that he would have an idea of what was required of him. Mr. Middleton now wrote that his fees were usually 100 guineas, but. having re- gard to the circumstances in Maesteg. he would accept 8.5 guineas.— Mr. J. H. Thomas moved the appointment of Mr. Middleton on the terms named. He said that the Local Government Board having considered the matter fully, would not allow the Council to proceed a step further until the report of Mr. Harvey was backed up bv an eminent en- gineer. and the Council had no alternative but to engage one. They would be able to get the advice of Mr. Middleton on the scheme generally, which would be of great value. Mr. Hopkins seconded the motion. which was carried unanimously.

MADMAN AT MAESTEG. .-<8-u TAKES CHARGE OF A PIT HEAD. In the early hours of yesterday morning a sensation was caused at Coegnant Colliery, Xantyffyllon. In the absence of the mana- ger, a powerfully-built man. apparently a collier, and evidently demented, appeared at the pit-head and declared that God had sent him to take charge of the colliery, as there were four years' wages due to him. He stated that if the men did not obey him he would instantly dismiss them, and he com- menced to give orders to them regarding the shifting of timber and trams. The men. seeing that he was a powerful fellow whom it might be difficult to tackle, deemed it wise to humour him, and so carried out his orders, but in the meantime sent a message to the police. P.C. Parry arrived on the scene and tried to speak to the demented man. but he re- fused to have anything to do with the con- stable, asserting that God had told him not to have any conversation with anybody as to his right to be there, and that no man dared interfere with him without calling down upon the interferer the wrath of the Al- mighty. P.C. Parry sent a message to Ser- geant Griffin, and the sergeant eventually ar- rived on the scene, accompanied by P.C. Cul- leton, the works policeman. The three officers managed to get the eccen- tric intruder down to the Police-station at Maesteg, where he was detained pending his being brought before a magistrate, with regard to the state of his mind. It appears that the man is a Maesteg col- lier who was released from the asylum about three years ago. He has been about the Coegnant Colliery for the past three nights, but has not been working there. The night before last he knocked up Mr. David Davies, the manager, at his house about 1 o'clock in the morning, and informed him that the col- liery was going all right as he was in charge of it.

Lost Boy at Maesteg. On Wednesday night some children brought to the Police-station at Maesteg. a boy. aged 8, whom they had found wandering about the roads at Garth. The boy stated that his name was Percy Hopes and that he came from Ton about three weeks ago, but he did not know where he was living at present, ex- cept that it was at a house next door to a Mrs. Evans. The description of the boy is as follows:—Light brown hair. light brown eyes. and he is dressed in a grey jacket and waistcoat and blue trousers. On the lapel of his coat is a large button enamelled in white and blue.

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