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LOCAL GOSSIP.
LOCAL GOSSIP. The Nash Lighthouses have a melancholy origin, according to Cliffe. "During the night of the 16th March. 1831. the steamer Frolic, on her voyage from Haverfordwest to Bristol, with nearly 80 passengers on board, struck w I I on the Nash Sands, and immediately went to pieces. Every soul perished. Amongst the passengers were military officers of rank. and fourteen respectable tradesmen of Haverford- west; the captain. Lieutenant Jenkins, R.N. had invested his property in the vessel, and left a widow and nine children. Amongst the bodies cast on shore were those or a mother and her infant, who were fast locked in each other's arms. This event put the Trinity House on the alert, and the erection of the light-houses followed. The contrast between the heavy surge on the Nash Sands, over which, especially if there is any wind, immense and tumultuous masses of breakers constantly roll, and the calmness of the narrow channel which the steamer securely traverses, is very impres- sive. The Lords of the Admiralty got on these sands on a fine summer's night in 1840, whilst on their annual tour of inspection in the Black tagle steam ship. Their escape was miraculous in the extreme had not the night been perfectly calm. Lord Minto and his colleagues must have inevitably perished. The officers of the vessel seemed ashamed of their stupidity; for although the Swansea steamer Bristol., on her passage up, proffered assistance, and cast anchor for some time. making signals within a quarter of a mile of the royal ship, not the slightest notice was taken. Next tide the Black Eagle got into Bristol, seriously strained. A portion of the eastern end of the Nash Sand is uncovered at half tide it has two ordinary buoys and a beacon buoy. It is believed that the extent and char- acter of the Nash Sands are materially affected by the sea in stormy seasons. We lately heard an extraordinary fact—that soon after the wreck of the Frolic, they were visible for three or four days to a great ex- tent and that on a remarkably calm day some gentlemen from Dunraven Castfe took a boat; landed on the sand banks, and walked about then for a distance of 12 or 1.5 miles, the boat being rowed close to the edge, as they proceeded." All huntsmen will sympathise, writes "Venator Vetustus." with Mr. Hastings Clay and his otter hounds in missing a kill after the grand hunting they had on Friday. The water is very deep and heavy at Llandough Mill, and the writer can recall nearly 40 years ago how an otter was tiunted in that very water by a pack of hounds for many hours, and was killed at last, chiefly by the efforts of two or three sportsmen (of whom the present Sir J. T. D. Llewellyn, Bart., was one) in heading him back from the deep water when he was pounded." The meet was at 4 a.m., but it was midday before the kill was achieved. The late Mr. F. Stacey, of Llan- dough Castle, his brother, the Rev. Cyril Stacey, the late Mr. J. G. Homfray (fwlly- wrach), Sir J. T. D. Llewellyn (then Mr. Llewellyn), the late Mr. G. Thomas, of The Heath, and the huntsman of the Cowbridge Harriers, Usher, were present, and those now alive could speak as to the difficulty and hard work insperable from otter hunting. The otter was-stuffed subsequently by Ward, of London, and presented to Mr. and Mrs. Stacey, of Llandough Castle. Mineral springs at Llanwrtyd Wells, Breconshire, are said to have been discovered by someone observing a frog popping out of a well and looking cheerful and healthy." A story of an identical kind is told of the thermal springs at Teplitz, in Bohemia, and of Gastein, in Tyrol, the only difference being that at Teplitz, as at Bath, thirsty or inqui- sitive pigs were the discoverers, whilst at Gastein a wounded stag showed the onlookers how to get well by lying in warm mineral water. A medical specialist has discovered a new affliction in motor mouth. Motoring, says this authority, hardens and cracks the skin and produces pimples on the lips. The lady automobilist will, therefore, become unkiss- able. A woman's chief charm is gone if she loses the softness and smoothness of her lips," says the specialist in question. And it is safe to say that the motor-car will abol- ish kissing altogether unless some effective remedy is found for the disfiguring and pain- ful mouth which motoring causes." A slump in motor-cars must also be anticipated, so here's a golden chance for the inventor to put a "kiss protector" on the market imme- diately.
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A foreigner who was remanded at Bourne- mouth for begging had in his possession {;-1-! 13s. 7d. in cash and a P.O. Savings Bank book which showed that £ 28 had been de- posited. In Blackburn and Wigan it is the usual thing for the husband, when he comes home at night, to give his wife a kicking and beat- ing. The women take it as part of the daily round and don't complain.Solicitor at Blackpool in defending a man whose wife was granted a separation order. Pbsing as a restaurant keeper. John Jones would give orders to greengrocers and others for quanties of potatoes, peas. and have them sent to certain restaurants. At these places he would meet the carriers with the goods, tell them he would take the things in and bring the money for them. and then would sell the articles at a low price to the real owners of the restaurants, leaving the pre- mises by another door. At the Guildhall Jones was sentenced to six months' hard labour.
BRIDGEND POLICE COURT.
BRIDGEND POLICE COURT. Saturday.—Before Messrs. R. W. Llewellyn <in the chair), W. Llewellyn. E. F. Lynch Blosse. W. J. Griffin. Jacob Edwards, and Thomas Rees. EXEMPT. Thomas Phillimore. of 2 Tonna-road. Caerau, was granted a certificate relieving his child from vaccination. PUGILISTIC. John Lyons, labourer, and Lewis Roberts, collier, both of Maesteg. for fighting in Bethania-street. were fined 15s. each. Joseph Davies. a Nantyffyllon collier, for committting a similar offence in Commercial- street. also had to pay los. MAINTENANCE. James Harris, of 25 Garreg-road. Ponty- cymmer. was summoned in respect of the sup- port of his child, who was recently sent to a truant school. Inspector Evans said Harris had offered to contribute a shilling per week. He had other children. An order was made for the amount offered. LICENSES. An application for the removal of the Masons Arms. Bryncethin. to the new build- ing which has been erected, was adjourned for the attendance of the architect, the Chairman stating that the Bench wished cer- tain alterations to be carried out. The following transfers were granted:- Victoria, isridgend, Alice Stradling to Ann Morgan: Royal Oak. Bridgend. from David Oakes Holmes to Thomas James Star. Cefn Cribbwr. from Wm. Lewis to Wm. EdGar Thomas. TOO BAD TO REPEAT." Miriam Shearon, Caerau, married, was charged with using indecent language.—P.C. Poison spoke to seeing a group of people in Wyndham-street. with the defendant in the centre giving vent to her feelings in a flow of bad language. When she saw him shp ex- claimed, Here's the —— Buttons coming." —Mrs. Shearon was requested to pay 10s. Levi Bowen, an Aberkenfig collier, was summoned for using bad language in Bridg- end-road.—Sergt. W. Gill said the language was too bad to repeat in court.—Fined los. THE LESSER EVIL? Samuel Evans. Aberkenfig, rag and bone collector, aoneared to answer a charge of al- lowing his horse to stray. P.C. Gwilym Davies spoke to seeing the horse in Coity-street, Bridgend, on Sundav morning. Defendant said he returned home too late on Saturday night to get corn for the ani- mal. He either had to put it in the stable without food or let it out on the common. and he choose the latter course. Some col- liers ran the horse about the next morning. A fine of 5s. was imposed. DRUNKS. For drunkenness, Christopher Cook. 19 Gwaun Rant. Pontycymmer, labourer, was fined los.; David Rees. Maesteg. collier. 20s; Edward Elliott. Garth, collier. 15s.; Rees Rees. Nantyffyllon. collier, 15s.; Daniel Davies. Caerau. haulier. Vis.: Samuel Rees. Caerau, haulier, los. Elias Thomas, Caerau, collier. los. Albert Moore, Llangeinor, labourer. ^los. Edwin Moses, Nantvrnoel, collier, 15s.; William Davies, Nantymoel, collier, los. Matthew Robinson, Porthcawl. labourer, 15s. Edward Thomas. Newton labourer. los. Albert Shewell. Ciengarw, collier, 15s. WYNDHAM, BRIDGEND. Alderman T. J. Hughes. as cl rk to the Bridgend Lrban District Council, applied for the adjournment of the summons against Mrs Jones Griffiths, licensee ot the Wyndham Arms Hotel. Bridgend. in respect of sanitary defects. He said very considerable repairs had been required, and Mrs. Griffiths had had the work thoroughlv well done, all that remained to be seen to being the application of the proper tests by the Council's inspec- tors. The Chairman I thought there were some plans to come before us. The Clerk (Mr. S. H. Stockwood): That is another matter which does not affect this application. Alderman Hughes: It has nothing to do with the District Council. The summons was adjourned for a fort- night. PECULIAR GAIT. David Griffiths, 30 Bryn-road, Pwllandras, Tondu. haulier, was summoned for working a horse in an unfit state. P.C. Anthony described the appearance of the horse, which was drawing a load of coal. Sergt. W. Gill said he examined the horse. It was very much swollen between the fet- locks and hoofs. He asked defendant why he worked it in that condition, and he said the shoes were too tight and this caused the lameness. W. R. Williams, veterinary surgeon, for the defence, gave the opinion that the horse did not suffer pain when being worked. It had a peculiar gait, which gave the appear- ance of lameness. It could draw a moder- ate load if properly shod. In reply to Inspector Evans, witness said the horse could be shod better. Three days elapsed between the time the police saw the horse and his examination. The Chairman said the case would be dis- missed on the excert evidence, but the police had acted properly in bringing it to court. FRIENDS ALL. John Jones, of Treos, collier, was sum- moned by John Llewellyn, Treos, collier, for assault. John Llewellyn cross-summoned John Jones, and John Jones summoned Thos. Llewellyn, of Waterton, collier, for like offences. The Llewellyns were also sum- moned for being disorderly and refusing to quit licensed premises. The cases had been adjourned from the previous Saturday. Alderman T. J. Hughes. who appeared on behalf of the parties, applied for permission to withdraw the summonses. He said all the parties were related and lived in Treos or near by. He was glad to tell the court that through the good offices of a gentleman who took a great interest in the place the parties had been brought together. The Chairman That is satisfactory. Alderman Hughes mentioned that the charge of refusing to quit was very doubtful, and there would be no interference with the course of justice in allowing the case to be withdrawn. The application was granted. SHOP HOURS ACT. John James Cobley. of Aberkenfig, grocer, was summoned for employing a young person, under the age of 18 years, and not exhibiting a notice referring to the provisions of the Shop Hours Act. 1892. Inspector Benj. Evans gave evidence. Defendant said lie had put up a notice since the inspector's visit. The boy was only engaged 2.3 hours per week, and he did not know the notice was necessary. The Chairman (to Inspector Evans): Have you had reason to caution nim before? Inspector Evaim No, sir. Have you any reason to think the boy was overworked?—None at all. Defendant was ordered to pay the costs. Similar charges were preferred against Alfred A. Saunders. barber, and William Lewis, chemist, of Aberkenfig. each being or- dered to pay the coscs. Evan Thomas, ironmonger, of Aberkenfig, was summoned for a like offence. Inspector Evans said he had previously cautioned the defendant. Defendant was fined 10s. ST. MARY HILL FAIR. The following were granted licenses for St. Mary Hill Fair:—Da u i el Harding. Tennis Court, Bridgend; James Matthews. Prince of Wales. Coyehurch Ann Rees, White Horse, Coychurch; Thomas Howells. Star Inn. Troes; Morgan Morgans. Masons' Arms. Bryncethin: John W. Hughes, Commercial Hotel. Cow bridge Michael Fitzgerald, Blue Bell Inn. Cowbridge; Margaret Spencer, Duke of Wellington. Cowbridge; John Wil- liams. Victoria. Sigginstone: Clement Gore. Plough. Heolycue; Morgan Leyshon. Farmers' Arms. Aburthin. Ann Rees and Thomas Howells were also granted licenses from 2 to 8 on Saturday. Mr. J. T. Howell supported an application for a license for Evan Watkins. of the Fox and Hounds. Velindre. Mr. Howells said the applicant had a license until 18 years ago, when there was a conviction against him and he did not apply during the next few years. The house was the nearest licensed property to the fair ground.—Inspector Evans opposed the application, and the license was refused. The Chairman intimated that no further licenses would be granted. DO AW AY WITH HIM." John Richards, of 4 Water-street. Bridg- end, laoourer. was summoned for using threats towards John Nicholas, a next door neighbour. Complainant did not appear, and Mr. S. H. Stockwood said Mrs. Nicholas called at his office and said her husband had gone away to Aberavon. because defendant and his brothers or cousins had called at her house and said if he apneared they would do away with him altogether. Defendant asserted he had not seen the complainant since the day of the disturbance. Inspector Evans said he had had no com- munication from complainant. The Chairman: Do you know anything about the affair. Inspector Evans The men had a quarrel; formerly they were friends. The Chairman (to defendant) There is no case against you you had better go. Defendant What about my day's ex- penses ? The Chairman We will adjourn the case if you like, and the police will then make in- quiries. Defendant I want quiet for my wife and child. Eventually defendant accepted a dismissal of the summons. COAL PILFERING. Rachel Wanklyn, 20 Crown-road, Kenfig Hill, was summoned for stealing a quantity of coal, the property of Messrs. Baldwin's Col- lieries Company, Ltd. Alderman T. J. Hughes, who was for the prosecution, said as this was the first case brought by the company before that court for larceny of coal. they were quite willing that the defendant should be treated leniently. The company simply wished it to be known that this sort of thing could not go on. The defendant's husband was a work- man at the colliery, and could get coal at the reduced rate. P.C. Savage said he saw the defendant coming a way from Aberbaiden Colliery with some coal. He spoke to her. and she ad- mitted taking it. She said she was very sorry, and asked him to look over it, as her husband had told her not to take any coal. There was a notice at the end of the railway warning people not to steal coal. Defendant's story was that she took coal which had fallen on the line from the trucks. This had been a common practice ever since the colliery opened. She thought there was no harm in doing so, and went in broad day- light. The Chairman said that as this was the first case from the neighbourhood, the Bench did not wish to be harsh and would let the defendant off on payment of costs. Another case-against Maggie Wanklyn, of the same address—was withdrawn. I MUST BE AWFUL!" Mary Lyons, of 32 Park-street, Maesteg, married, was summoned for using threats to- wards Mary Bennett, 8 Park-street, married. Complainant stated that on the 9th August she was in a neighbour's house when she heard a child screetching" outside. She went out and saw defendant throw a stone at a little girl. She showed the defendant a wound on the little girl's head, and defend- ant then threatened her and used bad lan- guage. I don't know whether I should be allowed to repeat such language here?" con- tinued complainant querrilously. The Chairman: She used bad language, that will do. Complainant proceeded to state that three months ago "they stabbed her in the wrist with a knife, and she was ill in bed for two months from the effects. Defendant Was it me who stabbed you with a knife? Was it not my daughter and you who quarrelled? Complainant Yes, but you threatened me with a knife. I was too ill to come to the Police-court about it. Mary Ann Rees corroborated. The Deputy Clerk (to complainant): Have you any more witnesses ? Complainant: fso. sir: I could have plenty but all the neighbours are afraid of her. Defendant Good gracious! I must be awful. Patrick Macauliffe, who was called for the defence, said plaintiff started the bother and used bad language, but one was as bad as the other. Witness repeated the words he al- leged complainant used. Complainant: I did not use those words. Witness: Certainly you did, and you ought to be ashamed of yourself to come here and deny it on oath. Catherine Macauliffe. wife of the last wit- ness, also gave evidence. Sergt. Rees Davies deposed that complain- ant had frequently called at the Police-sta- tion during the past two years and made complaints. The Chairman: Is complainant quarrel- some ? Witness She is very talkative. Defendant was bound over to be of good be- haviour. Monday.—Before Messrs. J. M. Randall (in the chair) and Thos. Rees. TICKETLESS TRAVELLER. Carl Henderson, no fixed abode, was oharged with travelling without a ticket on the Great Western Railway. John William Durham, ticket examiner, stated that prisoner was travelling by the 9.57 mail train in a third class compartment. He said he had given up his ticket about two stations below, and that he came from Swan- sea. As he refused to pay for his ticket and also to give his name and address, witness gave him in charge. At the Police-station prisoner said he had only travelled from Pyle and that he was going, to Bristol. Mr. J. Bevan said the train did not stop at Pyle. P.C. Evan T. Davies stated that he was on the platform in plain clothes when the mail train arrived. The ticket examiner asked him to keep a watch on prisoner whilst he continued his inspection of tickets. When Durham got out of sight, prisoner tried to escape across the Valleys line. Prisoner had only l^d. upon him. Prisoner said he was drunk, and someone must have stolen his ticket about two stations below Bridgend. He came from Swansea. Mr. S. H. Stockwood (magistrates' clerk): Would you like to say what you gave for the ticket P Prisoner I cannot remember exactly. A fine of £1. or seven days, was imposed. Prisoner Will you give me a chance to get the £ 1? Mr. Randall: The police will communicate with your relatives if you wish? Prisoner I don't exactly see why I should tell the police who my relatives are. I can get the money if I am given a chance. Eventually prisoner said he would take the time.
Proof Above Question at Bridgend.
Proof Above Question at Bridgend. When a story stands the test of time its truth is proved beyond doubt. Is it not so with this story, re-told after three years by a resident in Bridgend ? What I said over three years ago for Doan's Backache Kidney Pills, I can heartily confirm," says Mrs. L. S. Penn. 9 Sunnyside, Bridgend. "I am as well now as ever I was. Doan's Pills did a lot for me, for I've never been troubled with backache since." The following is the statement Mrs. Penn so heartily confirms :—" I am glad to say that I have found Doan's Backache Kidney Pills an excellent medicine for kidney complaint. They have done me a lot of good, and I have told many of my friends about the pills. "I Was so bad for eighteen months that I didn't know how to get about the house. The pains came on suddenly and nearly brought me down. "I was advised to try Doan's Backache Kidney Pills, and before I had taken many of them I felt much better. A short course of the medicine drove the pains away. If ever I feel the least sign of the old pains coming back, I take a dose of Doan's Pills. and I am soon right again. (Signed), Lucy S. Penn." Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are two shil- lings and ninepence per box (six boxes for thirteen shillings and ninepence). Of all chemists and stores, or posv tree, direct from Foster-McCIeIIan Co., 8 Wells-street, Oxford- street. London. W. Doan's are the Pills that cured Mrs. Penn.
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The Kingston justices granted a summons against a lady who was said to keep in her back yard thirty hens, seven cats. six ducks, two crowing cockerels, and three dogs. The neighbours have now revolted.
BRIDGEND BCMiUJ OF GUARDIANS.I
BRIDGEND BCMiUJ OF GUARDIANS. I WORKHOUSE l uNTRACTS: CAERAU MAN 8 vOMPLAINT. The fortnightly meeting of the Bridgend and Cowbridge Board of Guardians was held on Saturday, the Rev. H. Eynon Lewis pre- siding. The Rev. VV. A. Edwards (Rector of Llangan) was in the vice-ehair. There were less than :0 guardians present—the smallest attendance since the last election. RELIEF STATISTICS. The Clerk (Mr. it. ilarmar Cox) reported that during the wees ended August 3rd 1,259 outdoor paupers were relieved at a cost of £lï J 16s. 7d., as compared with 1.085 at £lH 17s. in the corresponding period of last year, and in the week ended August 11th 1,259 at Ji.179 10s. Id., compared with 1.123 at £151 6s. 2d. in the same period of last year. In the week ended August ICth 112 vagrants were relieved at Cowbridgc and Maesteg, and 103 in the week ended August 17th, the total for the fortnight being L'lo. COTTAGE HOMES. The Board recently decided to cancel the appointments of Mr. and Mrs. Sayer (the superintendent and matron of the Cottage Homes) as schoolmaster and mistress and to appoint them as musical instructor and cook- ery mistress respectively. This decision was arrived at in view of the intention to send the boys and girls at the Homes to the Coun- cil Schools at Bridgend. The clerk now read the following letter from Mr. Noel T. Ker- shaw. assistant secretary to the Local Gov- ernment Board I am directed to advert to your letter with reference to the proposed alteration in the arrangements for the edu- cation of the children of the Cottage Homes. In the first instance, I am directed to point out that the schoolmaster and school- mistress are entitled to hold office according to Article 1 of the General Order of 1879, and to inquire whether they are willing to resign their offices on the terms offered by the Guar- dians." Mr. Cox stated that the article of the Order referred to was to the effect that a person should not be deprived of his or her appointment unless a resignation were ten- dered. The Chairman Were Mr. and Mrs. Sayer consulted? Mr. T. J. Job (Nantymoel): They were consulted, but I cannot say whether they de- finitely accepted the terms. Mr. Sayer. in reply to the Chairman, said his wife and he were willing to resign their appointments as schoolmaster and mistress and to accept the proposed new appiint- ments. The Clerk was directed to write to the Local Government Board to this effect. VACCINATION. The Clerk stated that the annual returns on vaccination in the Union showed that only ten conscientious objections" had been offered during twelve months, the majority of these—six—being in the Ogmore district. TO COPE WITH FIRES. The Board recently considered the ques- tion of fires at the Infirmary, the Workhouse Alterations Committee having called their attention to the fact that the main pipe was not large enough to cope with any serious outbreak. The clerk now reported that he had communicated with the secretarv of the Water Company with reference to the laying of a larger main, and Mr. J. H. Dyer re- plied The main pipe at present laid to the W orkhouse is quite large enough for the or- dinary requirements of the institution, and the substitution of a 4in. pipe would cost the company approximately £125, which would be solely for the benefit of the Workhouse in case of fire alone, and for which the company would not receive any increased remunera- tion. The company propose that in addi- tion to the charges for water supply by1 meter the Guardians should pay a standing annual charge or dead rent equivalent to five per cent. on the cost to be incurred for thus meeting the Guardians." The letter was referred to the Workhouse Alterations Committee for report. TRADESMEN'S ALLEGATIONS. Mr. Ben Rees (Caerau), in a long letter to the clerk, called the attention of the Guar- dians to the quality of goods supplied, under a contract, to an outdoor pauper in the Maes- teg district, which, he said, should receive the serious consideration of the Guardians "in the interests of the ratepayers, who are keenly burdened, especially at Maesteg." A pair of boots was brought to him for re- pair, and he asked the person whether they were 3s. ll^d. boots. She replied, No, I had a 5s. 6d. ticket from the relieving officer." The woman impressed on him the necessity of not using her name because it might* do her harm, but he thought the mat- ter was one which should be brought to the notice of the Guardians. The botts in question (one of which he forwarded to the Guardians for inspection) had only been worn for three weeks, and were, in his opinion, incurable—(laughter)—although nothing had been done to them. At this rate of con- sumption—(laughter)—the rates would go up four times as high as they were at present. The Guardians advertised half-yearly in the Glamorgan Gazette" for tenders in respect of stores for the Workhouse and Cottage Homes, but nothing was said about samples in the last advertisement. "I tendered prices," proceeded the writer, "but received a letter from the office asking me to submit samples, which I did. I heard no more until I saw in the "Glamorgan Gazette" who had the contract, and the same person was successful for the Maesteg district as for three, four, or five years past. I had my suspicions and consulted my fellow trades- men, and was told of some other dealings which were unfair. It is evident that things are carried out just as when I had the con- tract, no one interfering to see whether things are carried out properly. To pay such a price for such boots is ridiculous." Mr. L. G. Jones (Tondu) moved that the letter be referred to the Contracts Commit- tee for investigation. Mr. Griffith Edwards (Lhvyniwrch) seconded. It was desirable that this com- plaint should be investigated, not only so that the ratepayers' interests might be pro- tected, but also those of the poor. (Hear hear.) The Chairman said he was present when the contracts were accepted, and he was able to speak as to the matter being dealt with fairly. The only question for the commitee to go into was whether the quality of the goods supplied was satisfactory and in ac- cordance with the tender. The motion was carried nem. con. DEATHS AT THE ASYLUM. Notifications were received of the follow- ing deaths at the Glamorgan County Asylum: Mary Davies, received from Coytrahen Aug. 30th, 1905, died on August 13th. of heart disease; Winifred Catherine Lewis, received from Cowbridge in October 1895, and died on August 16th, 1906. RESIGNATION. Mrs. M. A. Nicholls, who a month ago was appointed foster mother at No. 4 Cottage Homes, now wrote resigning her appoint- ment, as she was not able to cope with the work. Annie Powell, the superintendent's serv- ant, again applied for the post of foster mother. Mr. T. J. Job moved her appointment, re- marking that she would undoubtedly prove efficient. Miss Powell was prepared to com- mence her duties immediately, and he sug- gested that Mrs. Nicholls should leave with- out the usual month's notice. Mr. John Watts (Maesteg) seconded, and the motion was agreed to. The Clerk was directed to inform Mrs. Nicholls that she could leave the Homes on Saturday (to-morrow). It was decided to advertise for a successor to the servant. LEAVE OF ABSENCE. The Clerk applied for a month's leave of absence. The Chairman moved that the application be granted. Rev. W. A. Edwards seconded, and it was agreed to.
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The brick paving in one of the Enfield streets is being repaired, and the other morn- ing one of the workmen noticed a brick pro- jecting above the others. Upon reaching the brick he discovered a mushroom three inches across which had forced it up. A local paper vouches for the Mct.
BATHING AT PORTHCAWL. .
BATHING AT PORTHCAWL. MRS. GRUNDY ON THE WAR PATH. CYNICS ADVENTURES. For shocking the natives of the British sea- side the power of the sea-serpent is feeble compared with that of the bather (says the "Evening Standard"). Sturdy fishermen quail at the sights they see on the beach, and town councillors who could look a shark in the face without a tremor are sent into the last throes of agitation by the vision of mer- maids from London and Manchester. Our hearts must bleed for the sufferers in places like Tenby and Porthcawl. Hitherto we have restrained our sympathy. The time has now come to speak out. With pain and suppressed wrath we read that the Town Council of Tenby have re- ceived a report to the effect that a family who have taken a house facing the south sands have threatened to leave the town in consequence of the sights they have seen— whether through telescope or with the naked eye does not matter-on the polluted beach and in the wild waves. They have beheld women going down from their lodgings dressed only in a bathing-gown. In the sea men have been observed in the scantiest of costumes." The natives of Porthcawl are in an even sadder case. At Porthcawl there are no machines whatever, and tents are not used to any great extent. Bathers dare to un- dress and dress where they can. There seems to be fear lest the very fish should grow scarlet from insulted modesty. How shall Tenby natives be protected from contamination? Would it satisfy them if top-hats and frock-coats were made the only Wear for bathing? Girls who will persist in putting on their bathing dresses in their lodgings instead of in the machines provided should be required to make the journey to the edge of the water in the seclusion of a Black Maria or hospital van. A CYNIC S ADVENTURES. A cynic standing on the breakwater at Porthcawl. and ruefully contemplating the deserted dock. averred, says "A Visitor" in the "Western Mail," that he had reached the uttermost end of creation. But he was nearer than he knew to the very beginning of the world. He had not then discovered the existence of the Urban District Council. He had not read their bathing bye-laws. He was ignorant of the source from which they took their inspiration. He had not realised that they were modestly trying to complete the scheme which, judging from his surround- ings, he thought to be unfinished. He climbed over the deserted quays and rustv rails, across by devious ways to the sandy beach. He came to a notice-board, and read. In Porthcawl notice-boards have no rivals. You read them for the want of something better to do. This is what he read: Gentlemen found bathing east of this board will be prosecuted." He be- thought him of that verse in Genesis which decrees, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters." And then he sud- denly realised how, six thousand years after- wards. the Porthcawl Urban District Coun- cil were valiantly trying to complete the scheme of Creation. They had started by dividing the waters from the waters. After the first transport of admiration had passed away he began to think that Mrs. Grundy had probably taken a greater part than anybody else in making the bye-laws. But his eye wandered over the waves, and, lo! thoughts of Mrs. Grundy vanished. His eye wandered over the beach, and he accosted a weather-beaten native. u Say, what's the meaning of that board ?" Well, sir, if you want to bathe you've got to get away into the water to westward of it. That's all. You're a gentleman within the meaning of the bye-law." But look at that man bathing there with a lady; isn't he a gentleman ?" "No, sir; he's married, and that's his wife." "But there's another one. He's not with his wife!" No, poor fellow. He's lost his wife, he has. And as no female heart takes pity on his poor widowhood and his five children— well, there you are. What right has a bye- law interfering with the operations of Provi- dence?" The logic was profound. I see," said the cynic. But what of that young fellow over there. Honeymoon couple, eh?" "Nq, bless your heart. That's a little chap that comes to teach his sister swim- ming." Then I shall bathe here. too," declared the cynic. "Are you married?" "No." Are you a widower ?" No." And not got a sister, nor a mother-in-law neither?" No." Then you're a. gentleman within the meaning of the notice-board, and you bathe away to starboard of this inscription." Having thus learned that there were liberal exceptions even to the laws of the Medes and Persians, the cynic travelled west. until he came to a likelv spot for undress- ing. He had scarcely lost his collar-stud before a bevy of females assembled to watch him. Like Heine, in his own estimation, he was the politest man in the world. Pardon me, ladies, I'm going to bathe here, and, you know, there are no bathing machines, and very few stones worth getting behind. Perhaps you would not mind going away over there a little." Knitting-needles clashed. Some absent- minded beggars must have been in need of socks. No word—not even a move to the east or to the west. "Would you mind; ladies?" with an I: emphasis on the ladies." But no one moved. So our cynic abandoned his collar stud and decamped. Where could he bathe? He sought the bye-laws. He read them like a Welsh Revolt lawyer looking for a loop-hole in an Education Act. He dis- covered that only the waters had been divided. Nothing prohibited the use of the sacred area to the east for the purpose of undressing and dressing, ,an4 even basking on the sands if he felt so inclined. He travelled to the east. He undressed on the sacred sands in desperate defiance of the bewildered guardian of the notice-board. The guardian of the law accosted him forbiddingly. Well, that notice only forbids me to bathe on the eastern side. If I like to undress and disport myself on the sand, the District Council will not say nay." The policeman looked startled, and read the notice slowly. "I suppose you're right," he said, after a long. thoughtful pause. And so long as I keep to the east of an imaginery line-out from this notice there's no harm in my getting quite close to the ladies, whether they are relatives or not." "I suppose so," said the policeman, again with a voice full of doubt. "The only thing I must not do on the eastern side is to plunge decently into the water?" "It does seem like it," admitted the police- man, reluctantly. Bye-laws and notice boards had no terrors for the bather since the Master of the Rolls knocked the Education Act in the bread- basket. He splashed triumphantly into the sea, carefully keeping to the west of the mare clausum. He had his bathe. But, coming out refreshed, he espied his garments surrounded by industrious ladies. The knitting-needles still clashed. The absent-minded beggars would soon get their socks. How that poor bachelor bather dressed is a problem for the Porthcawl Urban District Council to solve. For this, the true story of adventures that befall those who go bathing in Porthcawl, where bye-laws are curiously interpreted, and where the official protection extended to womenkind in water is ruthlessly denied to the modest man on the beach. Visitors to Porthcawl are unanimously of the opinion that if the District Council set up a few bathing machines or tents, and per- mitted mixed bathing without silly excep- tions, the place would be a deal more popular.
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Mr George Wyndham, M.P. has been stay- ing with the Earl of Plymouth at St. Fagan's Castle.
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Harvesting operations have been completed in fiftten days on Sir Cuthbert Quilter's Lodge Farm at Ramsholt. Suffolk, where, for the first ume. four hundred acres have been reaped in nineteen days. Police-Constable Robinson, who rescued a man who had jumped into the river, and Police-Constable Tripp, who saved a woman from drowning in the Serpentine, were each presented with a cheque for zC5 by Mr. Mar- sham at Bow-street on Wednesday in recog- nition of their bravery.
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MINERS AND THE L.R.C. SOUTH WALES SAID TO HOLD THE BALANCE. It is now possible to judge how the differ- ent districts of the Miners' Federation of Great Britain have voted in the ballot which has been taken as to whether the Federation shall join the Labour Representation Com- mittee and its eleven Parliamentary repre- sentatives become members of Mr. Keir Hardie's independent party in the House of Commons. So far as can be ascertained, Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire and Cumberland have declared against affiliation with the Labour Representation Committee, preferr- ing the Federation's present scheme of direct representation of the miners. The majori- ties are understood to vary considerably in the various districts, but Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire have given enormous majorities against affiliation. The Scottish districts, Lancashire, and Bristol have voted in favour of affiliation with the Labour Representation Committee. The Scottish vote shows a very iarge major- ity in favour of the miners throwing in their lot with Mr. Keir Hardie's party. It is probable that the determining factor in the decision will be the vote of the South Wales miners. South Wales is now the largest district associated with the Federa- tion. With anything like an equality of votes in South Wales, the proposal will be defeated, so practically the decision rests. with that important district.—" Western Mail's" English mining representative.
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PENYBONT DISTRICT COUNCIL. J CEFN CARFAN WATER: A WARM DIS- CUSSION. SOUTHERNDOWN CONVENIENCES: PROPOSAL BLOCKED. A meeting of the above Council for sani- tary purposes was held on Saturday, when there were present Messrs. Thos. Rees, J.P. (chairman), Howell Williams (vice-chairman). L. G. Jones, Griffith Edwards, E. Hopkin, Wm. Lewis, Daniel Samuel, and the Rev. H. Eynon Lewis. WATER WANTED. The Clerk reported that he had communi- cated the Council's resolution to Lord Dun- raven's agent with regard to the proposed 6in. wash-out drain at Derwen. In reply Mr Randall wrote calling attention to the desir- ability of Tyrisha being supplied from the same main, and pointing out that this would dispense with the necessity of a wash out. Sanitary Inspector E. W. Davies said there were only nine houses at Tyrisha, and the cost of laying a pipe would be £133. The Council considered that the estimated cost was prohibitive, and it was stated that Tyrisha was already supplied from a well. PENCOED WATER SCHEME. Mr. Randall wrote with regard to the pro- posed water scheme at Pencoed asking whether it was the wish of the Parish Coun- cil to take the Llewyllestia springs in addi- tion to the Maindy. The Clerk said he had received a letter from Mr. Mainwaring stating that it was proposed to use the Maindy Springs and secure the rights of the Cwmrhydymaelog and Llewyllestia springs and hold them in reserve. He (the clerk) had since written Mr. Randall stating that the Parish Council wished to take the Llewyllestia springs, and Mr. Randall wrote in reply asking through which land it was proposed to take the pipes. The present position was that Mr. Randall wished to know where the pipes would be laid and the Pencoed Committee wanted to know the price of the land before agreeing to take it. Mr. Griffith Edwards If it is on the Com- mon it has nothing to do with Lord Dun- raven. The Clerk: He is Lord of the Manor. Mr. Edwards: He is not lord of the sur- face. (Laughter.) Rev. Eynon Lewis: He is lord of all he surveys. The matter was referred to the Pencoed Committee. SMALL POX HOSPITAL. The Clerk stated that he had written Mr. R. C. Griffiths, clerk to the Small Pox Isola- tion Hospital Committee, calling attention to the neglect of the committee to submit plans of the hospital on Cefn Hirgoed Com- mon to the Council. Mr. Griffiths now wrote that the hospital would be a temporary build- ing on a permanent foundation, and that the plans had been passed by the Committee, on which the Rural Council was represented, and by the Sanitary Committee of the County Council. Plans were enclosed. Inspector E. W. Davies said he had exam- ined the plans. No cesspool was arranged for, only a little square pit which would over- flow on to the common. Rev. Eynon Lewis: Are the Committee obliged to submit plans to this authority ? The Clerk: I think so. Rev. Eynon Lewis moved that the plans be returned for alteration. The Clerk: The only exempted buildings are those passed by the Secretary of State. The resolution was carried. SOUTHERNDOWN CONVENIENCES. The Clerk reported that he had written Mr. Randall asking whether Lord Dunraven would allow the proposed conveniences at Southerndown to be drained into a cesspool to be constructed at the corner of the Three Golden Cups field. Mr. Randall replied that the proposed convenience was on Lord Dun- raven's land, and the Council did not ask permission to erect it. He would be glad to know on what authority the Council pro- posed to take the land, as he should cer- tainly object to it. Inspector E. W. Davies: It is correct that the site is on Lord Dunraven's land. The Clerk: I was under the impression it was public property. The Clerk further re- ported that he had written the agent of the Duchy of Lancaster with respect to the other proposed convenience, the site being on the common over which the Duchy had rights. He had received a reply to the effect that the proposed site was viewed with strong dis- favour, and assent would certainly be re- fused. At the same time the necessity for such a building was recognised, and the Sur- veyor of the estate was of opinion that a site should be selected near the sea. Mr. Griffith Edwards: How did the pro- posals arise? The Clerk: They came from St. Bride's Parish Council. Mr. Edwards Then I propose that copies of the letters be sent to that Council. Mr. Hopkins seconded, and this was agreed to, it being also decided to ask the Parish Council to suggest other sites. A WARM DISCUSSION. Mr. George Cook, of Sarn Villa, near Aber- kenfig, wrote asking for permission to lay pipes to convey water from the Sarn cross- roads to four cottages about 60 yards away. He was prepared to defray the whole cost. I The Water Engineer (Mr. J. Hurley) stated that the water supply came from Cefn Carvan and was paid for by Newcastle Higher and Ynysawdre. Mr. Hopkin proposed, and Mr. Wm. Lewis seconded, that the letter be referred to the Newcastle Higher and Ynysawdre Water Committee. Rev. Eynon Lewis proposed an amendment that the request be granted subject to Mr. Cole paying the water rate and an additional 10 per cent., which he understood he was pre- pared to do. This would give a profit to the people of Newcastle Higher and Ynysawdre. It would be a great hardship to refuse the water seeing that a supply was so near, and if the parishes concerned required water at any time they could get it from the Garw Water Co. Colonel Turbervill seconded. Mr. Hopkin thought it nothing but right that the committee should discuss the matter. He was quite sure Rev. Eynon Lewis would be against granting the application if it affected his own parish. Rev. Eynon Lewis: No. I should not. Mr. L. G. Jones said it was not a question of making a profit; it was a question of having enough water. The Council might pass what resolution they liked, they could not tap pipes which were the property of cer- tain parishes. Rev. Eynon Lewis: Yes, we can. The Clerk Don't be under any misappre- hension. The pipes are the property of the Rural Council, and they have legal power to do so. Mr. Jones pointed out that the parishes had only a lease on the Garw water, and they had to consider the future interests of their own parishes. Rev. Eynon Lewis: When water was wanted for flushing at Bryncoch, is it true that water from Cefn Carfan main was thrust upon us? Mr. Hurley: I think this water was used. Rev. Eynon Lewis Then why is it refused these people ? There is more to be said on this question. Mr. Hopkin: Well, say it now: don't keep anything back. Rev. Eynon Lewis I don't like this favour- itism. Air. Griffith Edwards: I should like to act neighbourly. There is plenty of water running to waste. On being put to the vote, the amendment was supported by the proposer and seconder and Messrs. Edwards and Daniel. Messrs. Hopkin. W. Lewis, and Jones voted against. Put as a substantive motion, the amendment was carried. GARW WATERWORKS. Mr. Allen, clerk to the Asylums Commit- tee of Visitors, wrote with reference to the proposed purchase of the Garw Water Works by the Ogmore and Garw Council, inviting the District Council to co-operate with them, as both authorities had interests in common. He also asked whether the Council could supply any information as to what steps the Ogmore and Garw Council were taking. One of the members stated the Ogmore and Garw Council had decided not to purchase the concern. Rev. H. Eynon Lewis said he thought tho Council intended proceeding with their nego-
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tiations to purchase the works, but they were very slow, not having been that way before. He proposed that a committee be elected to act with the Asylums Committee. Mr. Hopkin seconded, and the motion was carried. OTHER MATTERS. The Clerk intimated that the Local Gov- ernment Board would hold an inquiry into the application of the Council to borrow £1,997 for works of water and water supply at Cwmielin and Pontrhydycyff. Mr. G. Lipscomb wrote enclosing a peti- tion from inhabitants of High-street, Kenfig Hill, for the closing-in of a gutter, which was the cause of a serious nuisance.—The letter and petition were referred to the Sewage Committee of the district. The Chairman, Mr. T. J. Davies, and Mr. Griffith Edwards were appointed delegates to attend the water conference convened by the County Council at Neath.—On the motion of Rev. Eynon Lewis, seconded by Mr. Griffith Edwards, it was decided to ask the Local Government Board to sanction the reasonable expenses of members in attending the con- ference. The reports of the sanitary inspectors showed that four cases of diptht-ria had been notified at Maudlam, and one at Pencoed; one case of scarlet fever at Kenfig Hill, two at Aberkenfig, and one at Cefn Cribbwr; one case of erysipelas at Kenfig Hill. On the motion of Mr. Griffith Edwards, the Inspector was instructed to visit certain springs near Heolycue with a view to obtain- ing a water supply and report.