The Glamorgan Gazette

BRYNCETHIN. UP-TO-DATB APPIJANCES for turning out every class of work at competitive prices, at the Glamorgan Gazette" Printing Works. Musical Successes.—The following pupils of Madame Kate WilliamshElias have been suc- cessful at recent examinations and eistedd- fodau:—Local School, Royal Acadamy and Royal College: Higher Division, Master William John, Pricetown, Nantymoel; Mas- ter William Francis, Gilfach Goch (in his tenth year); Miss Cassie Thomas, Nantymoel. Master William Francis, of Gilfach, has taken first prizes recently at Bridgend Flower Show and Pontyclun.

Town Hall Theatre, Maesteg. LHSSEES MESSRS. POOLE. MANAGER MR. J. H. STEPHENS. The Last Two Nights (Friday and Saturday), of the Great Moral Drama, IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO MEND MONDAY, TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NEXT, AUGUST 27th, 2Sth and 29th, H. F. HOUSDEN Presents for the first time mmesteg, his Principal Company, in the New and Original Soul Stirring Play, in a Prologue and 4 Acts, entitled ZD A WOMAN'S PAST (By H. F. HOUSDEN). Magnificent Scenery and Effects, specially built and painted for this production by MR. E. EGERTON, Bradford. Costumes by Madam Ballet, Paris. DENTAL NOTICE. » I IF1. X). OWEF <Sc Co., I SURGEON DENTISTS, (LATE OF QUEEN STREET), HAVE REMOVED TO I 4, WINDSOR PLACE, CARDIFF i (OFF QUEEN STREET), 2 MINUTES' WALK FROM T.V.R. STATION ALSO ATTENDS DAILY AT { J 5, NORTHAMPTON GARDENS, SWANSEA CLOSE TO ST. HELEN'S ROAD (Late of Oxford Street). -W- AT HOME DAILY FROM 9 A.M. TO 7 P.M. J ESTABLISHED 40 YEARS.

PORTHCAWL URBAN COUNCIL. THE MIXED BATHING REGULATIONS. LONDON TRADESMAN S OFFER. The fortnightly meeting of the Porthcawl Urban District Council was held on Monday evening, Mr. W. J. Griffin. J.P.. presiding. There were also present Messrs. John Grace, David Jones. James Coombs. H. B. Comley, J. L. Lambert. John Elias (Nottage), John Elias (Newton), with the clerk (Mr. E. T. David), the deputy clerk (Mr. W. Chorley), and the surveyor and inspector (Mr. Rhys Jones). PROPOSED CAMP. The Clerk said he had written Captain Gerrard who had applied for land for the en- campment of the Warwickshire and Worces- tershire Brigade during Bank Holiday week next year, stating that the Council would be pleased if arrangements could be made ior the holding of the camp some time in July, but that tne Council would gladly welcome the brigade in August if their suggestion could not be adopted. He had received no reply. BATHING MACHINES. Mr. Shentlv (London) wrote applying for the sole right to let chairs for hire at Porth- cawl on the sands and other public places tor the sum of £5 under a three years agree- ment. He would also be prepared to place 12 sanitary bathing machines on the beaches and pay £.1 a year for the privilege. Mr. D. Jones moved that the letter be re- ferred to a committee, and Mr. Elias (Newton) seconded. Mr. Lambert moved that the terms be ac- cepted. Mr. Grace seconded. Bathing machines and chairs were much needed, and the sooner the better provision was made. The Chairman supported the motion. The Council should not grant anyone the exclu- sive right of hiring chairs in the public places without serious consideration. Nothing would be made out of it by Mr. Shently this year. Mr. Comley said the centleman had not made the offer without knowing what Porth- cawl was like. and the Council need not be concerned about his business. He hired chairs at Weston and London. Mr. Coombs did not think the Council should bind themselves for three years in re- gard to the hire of chairs. The offer as to bathing machines was acceptable. In the end the matter was referred to the committee, Messrs. Grace. Lambert, and Comley supporting the amendment. RAILWAY STATION. The Works Committee recommended that the clerk again write the Great Western Rail- way Company calling attention to the urgent need of improvements at the railway station. Mr. Elias (Nottage) moved the adoption of the recommendation, which was carried. ADVERTISING. Mr. D. Jones thought the Council should petition the Great Western Railway Co. with reference to advertising Porthcawl. The company were concerned in advertising smaller and less popular places than Porth- cawl. The Chairman suggested that the matter should be deferred pending the result of the petition with regard to the railway station, Mr. Jones agreed to allow it to stand over. BATHING REGULATIONS. The Works Committee recommended that the surveyor be instructed to erect a notice board on the Sandy Bay" beach prohibiting males from bathing to the east of Mackworth- road. Mr. Elias (Nottage) moved the adoption of the recommendation, and Mr. David Jones seconded. Mr. Lambert said a notice had been erected, but it should not have been until the decision of the committee had been con- firmed by the Council at a general meeting. The Chairman said two boards were erected last season, but one of them had been des- troyed. and this one was to replace it. Com- plants had been received by the Council that gentlemen—perhaps he was misusing the word—were bathing in tne portion allocated to ladies. Mr. Lambert It is a rather sore question at all watering-places, and t would be desir- able that no action should be taken until the Council had expressed its approval. The Chairman That is the course adopted. Mr. Lambert But the board has been erected. There are now two boards there. one directing where men shall bathe and the other where ladies shall go. The Chairman said the matter had been disposed of by the Council long ago. They decided that gentlemen must bathe to the west of Mackworth-road and ladies to the 1 east, and two notices were erected accord- ingly. This was now a bye-law, approved by the Local Government Board. The Council also decided that mixed bathing should be allowed in the centre portion of the beach, this being arrived at in order to permit fami- lies to bathe together. Since one of the no- tices had been destroyed it was necessary to replace it, so that the ladies might be pro- tected from interference. Mr. Lambert said the decision might be wrong or right, but the Council should con- firm the decision first of all. He understood that a policeman was posted on the beach. The Chairman: There has always been a policeman there, because it was found abso- lutely necessary in order to secure protection for the ladies who were previously subjected to the grossest annoyance. Mr. Lambert: I must say the accounts I have heard from visitors are totally contra- dictory to that. There is no annoyance so far as the ladies are concerned, but persons perambulating the beach are subjected to great annoyance and turned back. That state of things does not exist in any place that I know of, and I don't think Porthcawl can afford to place any restrictions or objec- tions which are not placed elsewhere. Anv orders to a policeman should be definitely confirmed by the Council so that no mis- understanding may arise. Mr. Elias (Newton) said the Council had dealt with the matter years ago, and the de- cision then arrived at had given satisfaction. The lady bathers had to be protected. The Council had not been narrow-minded in con- sidering the question, and had allowed mixed bathing in the centre of the beach. Mr. Grace said Mr. Lambert was evidently under a misapprehension. This was no new matter, for the police had patrolled the beach for three or four years past. A complaint as to interference with lady bathers was re- ceived by the Council, and the committee thought the notice warning males, should be replaced. He could give the names of some persons, who styled themselves "gentlemen," who were known to cause annoyance to ladies and if his statement were challenged he would not hesitate to give the names at that table. This sort of thing must be stopped, and he hoped a conviction would be secured as a warning to others. They did not object to mixed bathing, but if ladies desired privacy, they should be protected. (Hear. hear.) The bye-laws were not unfair or harsh, and he hoped the persons he had in mind would act up to their designation of gentlemen." In the end the motion was carried. OTHER MATTERS. The mortgage with the Public Works Loan Board in respect to the loan for the Craig yr Aber water scheme was sealed. Mr. J. Elias (Nottage) was deputed to re- present the Council at the county conference with reference to the Glamorgan Water Bill in October. The Surveyor was instructed to serve no- tices upon all owners of property who had not connected their sewers with the main to do so within six months.—Mr. J. Elias (Not- tage) said the committee thought all houses should be connected where possible now that an adequate water supply was secured. The surveyor was also directed to report on the advisability or otherwise of connect- ing the sea serpent system with the town scheme.

Stourton Divorce Case. In the Vacation Court on Wednesday Mr. Justice Sutton made absolute the decree- nisi in the divorce G. J. Stourton v. A. J. Stour- ton. the decree being in favour of Mrs. Stourton, daughter of Mrs. Thomas, of Southerndown.

SCENE AT PORTHCAWL COUNCIL. j I LIVELY PASSAGE OF ARMS. UNPARLIAMENTARY LAN GU AGE. • The Porthcawl District Council Chamber was the scene on Monday evening of a heated debate, including an indulgence in personalities, remindful of the days of the old Local Board. The cause of differences of opinion was the vexed question of the taking over of Victoria Avenue, 1n accordance with a request made by Mr. G. F. Lambert, archi- tect, Bridgend. on behalf of the owners. The Works Committee, to whom the matter had been reierred, recommended the Council not to take the street over. The adoption of this recommendation was proposed by Mr. J. Grace, and seconded by Mr. tl. B. Comley. Mr. J. L. Lambert regretted that the Works Committee had not given reasons in support of their decision. The matter had been before the Council since last October. It was, to his mind, disgraceful, and cer- tainly did not reflect the least credit on the Council representing a district whose pros- perity depended on its development, that they had not the ordinary courtesy to give a rea- son for their decision. Such treatment would retard the development of the district. Mr. David Jones moved, as an amendment, that the reasons be stated. The surveyor's report was the chief reason for the Council's decision, because that official said he could not recommend that the street be taken over. Mr. J. Elias (Nottage) seconded. The Council's position was fully backed up by the report of the surveyor. The Chairman (Mr. W. J. Griffin, J.P.) could not give a silent vote after the charge made by Mr. Lambert that the Council had acted disgracefully. He would not listen to such remarks, without clearing his position. The Council had dealt with the matter in a business-like manner. The condition of the road did not justify their taking it over, even if they had adopted the course of taking over roads made by private persons. He could net conceive it possible to take the street over, unless the Private Streets Act had been put in force there, and the work could not be discharged satisfactorily to the Council un- less it was directly supervised by the Coun- cil's surveyor. Mr. Lambert: Nonsense. The Chairman It may be nonsense to you. Mr. Lambert: It is nonsense. v The Chairman: I am speaking my opinion, and you have no right to interrupt me uy saying hard things. It is not fair debate. Mr. Lambert: It is fair enough. Do you infer that an official of the Council is the only. man who can supervise the making of the road? The Chairman: I say we cannot take a road over until its preparation has been supervised by a responsible official Mr. Lambert: This road was. The Chairman: By the surveyor? Mr. Lambert Yes. The Chairman: it was not. Mr. Lambert: I say it was. I contradict your statement, and I can prove what I say. Let's have facts. The Chairman I am talking facts, sir. It appears very bad grace on your part, as an interested party with respect to this road, to make statements concerning the truthful- ness of your fellow members of this Council. Mr. Lambert: I like the statements to be correct. Mr. Comley: I will bear out that they are correct. Mr. Lambert To qualify myself — The Chairman (sharply): Don't interrupt me when I am speaking. Try and keep the rules of debate. Mr. Lambert Keep cool. The Chairman: I wiH keep cool, but yon have thrown me out of the thread of my re- marks. whether it was designedly done or not I cannot say. In further remarks, the Chairman sought to show that his position had been quite clear from the commencement and he had been guided by the officials of the Council. The work must be carried out under the supervision of the surveyor. Mr. J. Grace said it was not necessary really to introduce bad feeling into a paltry matter, but he could not permit a statement such as that of Mr. Lambert's with regard to the development of Porthcawl to pass un- challenged. "The poor of the parish" had sacrificed large sums of money-£21.000--to develop the property of the landowners, but he would remind the Council that they were not there to develop that property. Victoria Road was a cul de sac, and it would have to take all the heavy traffic in connection with prospective building. They had other works of greater importance to carry out in the dis- trict, without spending the ratepayers' money in putting in repair private- Mr. Lambert: No one has asked you to. Mr. Grace We were asked by Mr Lambert to plant trees and kerb and channel the other side of the road. Not asked to! My hmimt M improving a little. Mr. Lambert knows the reasons of the Council he has had the survevor's report. Mr. Lambert: I am not making the appli- cation. You are mistaken. Mr. Grace: If you are not making the ap- plication, why are you so fiery. Mr. Lambert I am a member, and I object to anvtliing being done to retard Mr. Grace: There is the reason which the Chairman has given to be refuted yet. Why. proceeded Mr. Grace, should the Council giva r&asoHK for every decision they arrived at? Mr. Lambert threatened the Council with proceedings, and he was orepared to give him an opportunity to carry it out. H» would not vote for the expenditure of a penny in Victoria Avenue, and he was not afraid to speak his mind in the presence of an interested party. Mr. D. Jones essayed to speak, but he was ruled out of order. Mr. Lambert also attempted, and a heated altercation ensued between him and the Chairman, culminating in the Chairman in- sisting that Mr. Lambert should sit down. Mr. Lambert I wish vou would be fair. The Chairman I will be fair. Mr. Lambert: I am one here against nine. and I ask for fair play. It is not often I get it. The Chairman That is another statement which you should not make. Mr. Lambert: I am forced to make it. Mr. Grace I don't see why. The Chairman You are supposed to treat the members, particularly the Chairman, with ordinary courtesy. Mr. Grace I am not going to tolerate him, and the Council won't. The Chairman Order. Mr. Lambert shaH not speak. A vote was then taken. Only Messrs. Jones and Elias (Nottage) supported the amendment, which was declared defeated. Mr. Lambert then moved that the matter be referred back to the committee for re-con- sideration. There was evidently some grave misunderstanding, which should be cleared up, as to the position which he held. It had been denied that the road was made under the supervision of the Council's surveyor. (The Chairman I deny it.) He had a vivid recollection that the surveyor did not pass a drain and that, as the drain had not been corked, that official insisted on its being taken up again. He did not know what other drain in the district was corked, but it was insisted on in this case. Mr. Grace: I rise to a point of order. All drains are laid under the supervision of the surveyor. These reckless statements are dangerous to the district. It will appear in the Press that drains are not corked, which is incorrect. Mr. Lambert: Very well: I will withdraw that. Mr. Grace You don't know what you are talking about., man. Mr. Lambert I know very well. Mr. Grace It is evident you don't. I am not going to take what you say. Go and put things right in Bridgend before you come here. Mr. Lambert It's all right I am giving facts. Mr. Grace: They are not facts. They are lies—downright lies. The Chairman: Now. Mr. Grace. Mr. Grace I shall not sit and listen to a man misleading Mr. Lambert I withdraw the statement about drains not being corked, if Mr. Grace says they are yarn corked. Mr. Grace: I didn't say they were. Don't split over straws. Mr. Lambert: We have not all control of the language that some of our worthy men have. Mr. Grace: There you are again. Mr. Lambert: But you will give me credit for knowing something about drains. Mr. Grace Not much. Several other members joined in the debate," and it was some time before order was restored. Mr. Lambert then went on to say that owing to the surveyor's instruc- tions, the drains had to b" relaid, and a por- tion of the works, if not the whole, was car- ried out under the surveyor's supervision. The contractor would bear that out. The surface of the road. in regard to which there had been a complaint, was torn up by the Council and the Gas Co. in laying mains. If Victoria Avenue was a cul de sac, Church- road was too. Yet the Council paid half the cost of putting that in repair. Mr. Comley We had to, and you know that very well. Mr. Lambert You were not compelled to take it over. You go by the law when it suits you. Mr. Grace You don't speak as a member of the Council, evidently. "You" is the term you apply to the Council. Mr." Lambert: I wish you would give me order, Mr. Chairman. The Chairman You are very provocative, Mr. Lambert. I have done my best. Mr. Lambert Perhaps I have reason to be. I wish to refute the statement that I am personally interested. I don't care two- pence whether the road is taken over or not. Mr. D. Jones seconded the amendment, though he did not coincide with the views or heated statements of Mr. Lambert. The committee should give reasons for their de- cision. which they based on the report of the surveyor as to the unsatisfactory nature of the road. Mr. Elias (Nottage) thought it would be a waste of time to refer the matter back again. The committee decided against giving rea- sons. though he was anxious that they should. Mr. Elias (Newton) supported the amend- ment, and expressed a hope that some amic- able settlement would be arrived at. The committee should now give reasons. Mr. Grace Mr. Elias supported at the Works Committee the motion not to give rea- sons. Mr. Elias (Newton): I did not do that. Mr. Grace How can business be conducted if members are going to turn turtle because someone appears at the Council meeting who was not present at the committee? It is simply disgusting that members should turn round in 24 hours. Mr. Elias (Newton): It is wise to do even that sometimes. Mr. Comley strongly repudiated the sug- gestion of Mr. Lambert that the road was made under the supervision of the surveyor. That official always looked after the drains, wherever they were, but it was no criterion that he supervised the road preparation. The Private Streets Works Act was put into force in Church-terrace, so that Mr. Lambert's re- marks on that point fell to the ground. The report of the surveyor had been sent to Mr. Lambert, as it was to every member of the Council, and there was no necessity to send reasons in face of that. Mr. Lambert J. L. Lambert and G. F. Lambert are two different people. Mr. Comley: Well, the report was pub- lished in the Glamorgan Gazette," so that Mr. Lambert knows very well what the sur- veyor said. The Council cannot act con- trary to the opinion of the surveyor. For the amendment Messrs. Jones, Elias (Newton), and Lambert votedj and against the Chairman. Messrs. Grace and Comley. The Chairman gave his casting vote against the amendment. The resolution was then put. Messrs. Grace. Griffin, and Comley voted for it, and Messrs. Lambert. Elias (Newton). Elias (Nottage). and Jones against, the motion being declared lost. Mr. D. Jones then moved that Mr. Lam- bert be informed that the Council could not take the road over in face of the surveyor's report. Mr. Elias (Nottage) seconded, and Mr. Elias (Newton) supported. This was eventually carried. PORTHCAWL BATHING. Truth" has a poem with reference to com- plaints as to bathing at Porthcawl. These are two of the verses:

THE COY PORTHCAWLITE. I observe from a modest mortal, who, as I gather, hails From a place Porthcawl entitled, on the southern coast of Wales, Has written to the papers to proclaim his shocked dismay At a horrid seaside spectacle he saw the other day. Dame Grundy read his letter, and, fired with righteous spleen, Wrote off to tell of shocking sights that she herself had seen How pas and mas and children, too callous shame to feel Had roused her burning blushes by bathing en famille How yesterday a he-male swimming the briny in, Had shown above the surface full inches three of skin. And eke how little hussies, well in the threes and fours. Had-yes they had—while paddling, dis- played their little dr-w-rs.

C R tCKET. BRIDGEND Y.M.C.A. v. PENCOED. Played at Coedymwstwr on Wednesday, re- sulting in a win for the Y.M.C.A. by 22 runs. For Bridgend H. Davies took five wickets for 10 runs, and F. G. Harris three for 6. Scoi-es: Pencoed. Tom Evans, lbw, b Hunter 7 Ivor Howell, b H. Davies 3 J. H. Griffiths, b H. Davies 1 Jack Lewis, run out 4 Rev. F. C. Williams, b F. G. Harris 11 D. J. Griffiths, c Davies, b Harris. 3 W. Thomas, c D. Thomas, b Harris. 0 Jack Davies, not out 2 Tom Davies. b H. Davies 0 David Jones, b H. Davies 0 Alf. Jenkins, c Warner, b Davies 0 Extras 5 36 Bridgend Y.M.C.A. W. Davies. b A. Jenkins 0 Howard Rhys, run out 3 F. G. Harris, c and 0 Evans 5 Stanley Harris, b Jenkins 23 H. Davies, b Jenkins 3 Dan Thomas, c Davies, b Jenkins. 0 W. T. Jones, c Griffiths, b Jenkins. 4 W. Hunter, b Jenkins 3 H. Warner, Ibw, b Evans 0 Dan Davies, not out 4 R. Watts, c Howell. b Jenkins 5 Extras 8 58 COWBRIDGE WANDERERS v. WHIT- CHURCH. Played at Cowbridge on August 18th. Cowbridge Wanderers. Dr. Moynan, run out 2 J. R. Dunn, c Evans. b Partridge 12 A. T. Spencer, st Richards, b Palmer 12 F. E. Dunn, b Rees 74 F. W. Dunn, st Richards, b Edmunds 10 R. Moynan, run out 2 H. A. Dunn, c Griffiths, b Patridge. 11 A. I. Dunn, not out 16 R. Jones, b Palmer 0 D. Evans, b Palmer 0 E. Hughes, run out 5 Extra 1 145 Whitchurch. J. L, Williams, c R Jones b F E Dunn 4 W. Richards c F E Dunn b A Spencer 5 K. Rees, b A. Spencer 6 W. Evans, c F E Dunn. b Spencer 0 Palmer, b A. Spencer 6 J. E. Edmunds, b Dr. Moynan 0 W. Partridge, b A. SDencer 0 W. Griffiths, c H. Dunn, b Moynan. 4 G. Rees, b A. Spencer 0 A. Gwyn. not out 2 S. Fitzgerald, c A Dunn, b Moynan 2 Extras 7 36

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PORTHCAWL. Y.H.L. Carnival.—The annual carnival promoted by the local branch of the Young Helpers' League, in aid of the funds of Dr. Barnardo's Homes, took place on the 15th inst., and proved as successful from all points of view as any of its predecessors. This was the only effort put forward by the local com- mittee this season, the cafe chantant which has usually been held oeing abandoned this year. The local committee have maintained for some years a cot in one of the sick wards, but it is satisfactory that past efforts have been so successful as to provide sufficient funds for that cot until the end of 1907. The bulk of the work of arranging for the carni- val was, as usual, discharged by Mrs. Sibber- ing Jones, The Windmill, who is the local president. The other officials and commit- tee members also worked indefatigably to pro- mote the success of the event: they included Mrs. E. W. Pearce, The Manse (treasurer) and Miss Henry, Newton (hon. secretary). The carnival, as it left The Windmill about 7 o'clock, presented a nretty appearance. Headed by a band, the processionists, num- bering something like 250. attired in cos- tumes of various descriptions, marched via South-road to the New-road, and thence to Victoria-road. John-street and the Esplanade. It had been intended to execute an elaborate programme of musical and other items, but owing to tne very windy weather it was perforce abandoned. Three items were, how- ever. rendered, namely, a solo and recitation by Miss Maggie Bevan, and a proclamation'" by Mr. D. L. Powell, of Bridgend. There was a large band of collectors, and their joint efforts resulted in the sum of £20 being netted. BANDSTAND AND SHELTER FUND. SUCCESSFUL FETE. A well organised and successful fete was held on Wednesday in the Tennis Field, rbrthcawl, wliicii was kindly placed at the disposal or the committee by Mrs. Brogden. the arrangements were in the hands of a strong committee, of which Mr. H. B. Comley was cnairman, Mr .tt. lC Chalk treasurer, and Jlrs Hi. tlerne and Mrs J. D. Alexander hon. secretaries, and all worked in a most assidu- ous manner to promote the success of the venture. It is proposed by the committee to erect a bandstand and shelter combined on the esplanade, the site to be selected by the Urban District Council. lhe weather was fortunately delightfully fine; the sun poured forth its rays from a cloudless sky, but the atmosphere was tem- pered by a cooling sea breeze. These ideal conditions were partly responsible for the satisfactory attendance, the event being patronised by a large number of visitors. The held was decorated with flags, for which the local coastguards were mainly responsible, and presented a pretty appearance. There were several artistically arranged stalls, the goods, etc., having been given by various local tradesmen and others. A fruit and iiower stall was presided over by Mrs. Cole, and the ice-cream and confetti stall by Mrs. Davies, Miss Annie Williams, and Miss Lily Comley. The arrangement of the cockle stall was the subject ot much favourable com- ment; Mrs. Sibbering Jones (The Windmill) presided, being assisted by two ladies attired in Welsh costumes. Miss Frances Davies and Miss Hilda Alexander had charge of the bran tub, and there were various other amusements including cocoanut shies, donkey rides, etc. Mr. J. Pearce, the veteran pilot, had on exhibition a model (made by him in 1840) of the schooner Capricon," and Mr. Mabley's model of a yacht was also on view. Refreshments were provided in a marquee, and in the open, among the ladies who took trays being the following:—Mrs. Herne, Mrs Alexander, Mrs. W. J,. Jackson, the Misses Ace, Mrs. John Elias, Mrs. John Grace, Mrs. Vaughan John, and Mrs. Tate. They were assisted by a large band of ladies. During the afternoon splendid music was discoursed by a string band, conducted by Mr. Tom Hopkins, of Bridgend. Songs were rendered by Miss Alice Lewis, Miss May Jones, and Mr. Percy Phillips (London), the accompanist being Miss Lettie David. Interesting juvenile sports were organised, and the competitions were very keen and in- teresting. The town Sports Committee gave the free use of their canvassing, posts, etc. The starter was Mr. Jas. Coombs, and the other officials included Mr. Edmund Herne, Mr. Stanley Elt, Mr. John Elias (Newton), Mr. Willie juewis, Mr. Ben Rowe, etc. Hand- some prizes were given by Mr. Scrivener, Mr. H. F. Lambert, Mr. Noel, Mr. Willie Samp- son, Mr. Ted Ashton, Pontypridd; Mr. Sidney Lewis, etc. The following were the results: 100 Yards Flat Race (boys under 16): 1, Theo. Burnell; 2, Keith Herne. 100 Yards (boys under 13): 1, Dudley Herne 2, Leslie Herne. Girls' Thread the Needle Race 1, Hilda Alexander; 2, Gladys Rowe. Boys' Thread the Needle Race: 1, Dudley Herne" 2, R. Anderson. Girls' Tennis Race: 1, Gladys Alexander; 2, Nellie Alexander. Boys' Egg and Spoon Race (under* 16): 1, Rov Herne; 2, Bertie Morgan. High Jump: 1, Theo.-Burnell; 2, J. Bur- nell. 60 Yards Girls' Handicap (under 16): 1, Florence Stacey, 6 yards; 2, Ethel Hopkins, o yards. 60 Yards Girls' Handicap (over 16): 1, Lily Beard: 2, Ethel Hopkins. At the close the prizes were distributed by County Councillor G. Sibbering Jones, who congratulated the committee upon the suc- cess which had attended their efforts that day. He hoped the committee would be able to erect a substantial shelter and band stand on the Esplanade, which would supply a long- felt need. (Applause.) Mr. Edmund Herne proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Jones for distributing the prizes, which was passed with acclamation. The pianoforte was lent by Mr. Ted Hop- kins, and Major J. C. Coath kindly lent the committee a large number of chairs. In the evening there was a good deal of amusement on the fair ground, whell there were confetti fights, etc., the proceeds of the sale of confetti being in aid of the shelter fund. Mr. H. Studt also gave a portion of the proceeds of his motor-cars" to the com- mittee. The fete resulted in a sum of over JE40 being realised.

SOUTHERNDOWN Concert.—An interesting concert, ar- ranged by Miss Lyne, of Newport, was held in the Reading-room. Southerndown, on Thursday evening, last week. Mr. A. Angle was a great favourite with his violin solos, giving some of the choicest excerpts from Moszkowski, Wieniawski, and Dvorak. A pretty dance by Miss Vera Morgan was highly popular, and another especially at- tractive item was a duologue, A Backward Child," by Misses G. and M. Lyne. Other items were: Trio (2 violins and piano), •• Marionett" (Gurlitt), the Misses Lyne and Mr. Angle; song, Mr. Richardson; recita- tion, "The Ballad of Splendid Silence," Miss M. Lyne; violin solo, (a) "Serenata" (b) "Mazurka," Mr. A. Angle; song, To-mor- row will be Friday," Colonel Bingly; dance, Miss Verna Morgan; piano solo, Air de Ballett," Miss K. Lyne- violin solo, (a) Humoresken" (b) Mazurka," Mr. A. Angle song, Mr. Richardson.

PENCOED. The Harvest.—The wet weather experi- enced recently interfered greatly with har- vesting operations in Coychurch Higher and other districts north of Pencoed, where much mown hay is practically spoilt. The little corn grown there almost all stands, but most of it is also greatly damaged. Omission.—In our report of the marriage of Mr. Richard Morgan, Kington, Hereford- shire, and Miss James, Newchurch, Radnor- shire, which appeared in our last issue, the names of Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Howell, Maes-y-gwyn, Pencoed, were inadvertently omitted from the list of Pencoed relatives and friends who contributed towards the 300 present of which the happy pair were the re- cipients. Mr. and Mrs. Howell's present consisted of a valuable and beautiful silver hot water jug.

LLANTRISANT Town Trust.—A meeting of the Llantrisant Town Trust was held at the Town-hall on Friday evening to fill vacancies caused by the expiration of the term of office of Messrs. John Davies and Henry Williams, who offered themselves for re-election. Mr. Lemuel Evans, Llantrisant, and Mr. John Davies, Porth, were elected.

COWBRIDGE. Cricket.—The Glamorgan Gipsies, who have been doing very little at cricket this year, chiefly owing to tennis and croquet tourna- ments being held on the cricket ground, will have a busy time next week. On Tuesday a two days' match will be opened on the home ground with the Free Foresters—a team cap- tained by Mr. A. M. Miller, captain of the Wiltshire County Team. Mr. J. H. Brain, captain of the Glamorgan County Club, will be in charge of the Gipsies' team. On Thursday the Royal Monmouth Engineers will be entertained, and on Friday the Gipsies go to St. Fagan's for a two days' match with the local team. Oxford Local Exams.—The division lists announcing the results of the Oxford local examinations were issued on Monday. Ap- pended is the list of successful senior candi- dates in this district:—Third class: A. E. Pickard and E. R. Pickard, Cowbridge Gram- mar School (sons of the Mayor of Cow bridge). Pass List.—First division, framed upon the aggregate work of the candidates: G. W. Eaton, J. R. Jones, and D. C. Parry-Davies, Cowbridge Grammar School. Second Divi- sion D. Edwards, Cowbridge, private tui- tion. Responsions—Amongst the 60 candi- dates who have shown sufficient merit to be excused from the examination in stated sub- jects in responsions are Albert E. Pickard and Ernest R. Pickard. Cowbridge. Junior section—P'ass list: E. S. James, Cowbridge School (first division). THE BEAR HOTEL. Much regret has been expressed at the news that Mr. Thomas Thomas is about to give up the license of the Bear Hotel. The cause of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas's departure is the un- fortunate illness of their only son, Mr. Harry Thomas, who is now going under the open-air treatment at Mendip Sanatorium. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas completed their 37th year at the Bear last Monday, and their severance with this well-known hostelry will, to use the words of a Vale farmer, be like taking a piece of Cowbridge away." Mr. Thomas is also giving up the farm connected with the Bear, but has not vet, we understand, de- cided upon his new home. TOWN COUNCIL. A meeting of the standing 'committees of the Town council was held on Thursday, last week, the Mayor (Mr. J. Pickard) presiding. Other members present were Aldermen James, Jenkins, and Llewellyn, Councillor C. M. Davies, Dr. Meller, R. Watkins, J. Wil- liams, T. J. Yorwerth, F. Williams, and E. Lewis. Council and Gas Co.—Reference having been made to the account of JE13 lis. against the Gas Co. for special labour and metalling of road after the laying of new gas pipes in the East Village, Alderman Jenkins pro- posed that the town clerk write to the secre- tary of the Gas Co. asking for payment of the amount. Mr. E. Lewis seconded, and the motion was carried. Show.—The Farmers' Club were granted permission to use the cattle and sheep mar- ket for their annual show. Tar Paving.—Alderman Llewellyn proposed that the roads sub-commrttee be authorised to repair such portions of the roads in the borough as required attention. Mr. Williams seconded, and the motion was carried. Aid. Jenkins also proposed that the same com- mittee be authorised to purchase a tar boiler at a cost not exceeding JE5. Mr. Watkins having seconded, the motion was carried. COUNTY POLICE COURT. Tuesday.—Before Mr. F. W. Dunn (in the chair), General Tyler, Colonel Homfray, Messrs. Tudor Crawshay, L. T. K. Craw- shay, and J. Pickard (Mayor). TRANSFERS. The following transfers of licenses were granted:—High Corner House, Llanharran, from Wm. Henry George to John Howell Evans: Commercial Hotel, Cowbridge, from Donald Maclacton to John Thomas, formerly of -the Farmers' Arms, Trehafod (Mr. S. D. Evans, Cowbridge, appeared): Cowbridge Arms, Cowbridge, from William Henry Thomas to J. W. Hughes; Bush, Cow- bridge, from Wm. Hayter, deceased, to Mrs. Hayter, his widow. SUNDAY DRINKING. James Girford, gardener. David Evans, Jenkin Hopkins, Thomas Smith, labourers, all of St. Hilary, were charged with being on licensed premises during prohibited hours. P.C. Herbert Davies stated that on Sun- day, the 29th July, he watched the Bush Inn, St. Hilary, from a spot four yards away. He enumerated the times at which the different defendants entered the house and the periods for which they stayed. Hopkins visited the house on three occasions, on the last of which witness followed him. As witness went through the door Hopkins put down a pint measure. Witness asked him what business brought him to the house, and he said that be had come to do some work. Witness afterwards saw the landlady. Mrs. Roper, who denied Hopkins's statement. Gilford was fined 15s. and costs, and the other three defendants 10s. each and costs; in default seven days. MAINTENANCE. William White, a Llanharran collier, was summoned in respect of the maintenance of his child. Inspector Evans stated that defendant was the parent of a boy named Sidney White who, on the 12th June last, was committed to the Quakers' Yard Truant School by their wor- ships. He was directed to ask the Bench to make an order against the defendant to con- tribute towards the support of the boy. De- fendant had offered to contribute Is. per week, and as he was in rather poor circum- stances, the police were prepared to accept this amount. The' magistrates made an order accord- ingly. THEFT AT LLANTWIT. Henry Thomas Timblett, alias Henry Thomas, of Pontardawe, was charged with stealing a box of cigars from the Globe Inn, Llantwit Major. Albert Amos, landlord of the Globe, stated that on the previous Tuesday he supplied prisoner with beer and breakfast about nine o'clock in the morning, and afterwards went to work in the garden, leaving prisoner in the bar. He returned three hours later and, in consequence of a statement made to him, he examined the contents of the room and missed some rum and a box containing about seventy cigars. Sergt. Poolman stated that he received in- formation of the missing goods on Tuesday afternoon and proceeded by cycle in plain clothes in search of the prisoner, finding him near to the village of St. Athan. He had a box of cigars under his coat. Witness told him he was a policeman, and he would take him into custody on a charge of stealing the cigars. Prisoner said What's the odds to you where I got them. Come back up to the gipsy tent and see the man I had them off." They returned towards the gipsy tent but about fifty yards before reaching there the prisoner said he wanted to go into the ditch. Witness allowed him to do so, and when he came out into the road again he was armed with a buckled belt and said, "I am not going a -—— step further with you." Witness went towards him, and he struck out with the belt. Witness then drew his staff, and prisoner turned and ran away. Witness caught him and knocked him over with his hand and put a handcuff on his wrist. After a struggle he gave in and proceeded to the Police-station, where he was charged with stealing the cigars. In reply he said "I have got nothing to say." In reply to Inspector Evans, witness added that prisoner gave the name of Henry Thomas. A newly caught hare and a quan- tity of wires were found upon him. Prisoner pleaded guilty, and elected to be dealt with summarily. Inspector Evans stated that in 1899 pri- soner was sentenced to one month's imprison- ment for stealing a watch and chain, and was now wanted on another charge at Ponty- pridd. Prisoner was sent to gaol for one month.

LLANHARRAN. UP-TO-DATE APPLIANCES for turning out every class of work at competitive prices, at the Glamorgan Gazette" Printing Works. Obituary.—We regret to record the death of one of the oldest and most respected resi- dents of Llanharran in the person of Mr. Thomas Holland, Llwynbrain, who passed peacefully away on Sunday. Deceased, who had seen more than the usually allotted span of years, was the oldest deacon of the Llan- harran Congregationalists, and had in his days been a musician of considerable merit as well as a very entertaining versifier.

TONDU & ABERKENFtG. THE CORONATION SILVER BAND. On Saturday, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. Boyd Harvey (Tondu House), a most pleasing function took place, when the com- mittee of the Tondu and Aberkenfig Corona- tion Silver Band made the presentation of a beautifully framed photograph to JIrs: J. Boyd Harvey and Mrs. W. E. Bradshaw. as a token of appreciation for their kindness in assisting in the efforts to extinguish the debt on the instruments. An attractive pro- gramme was arranged in which the following participated:—The Tondu and Aberkenfig Glee Society, Male Voice Party, Mr. T. Jones, Mr. C. Hill, Mr. J. Doyle, Master Cyril Crocker, Miss Missenden, Miss A. Trew, and Mrs. Hopkins. The band also played some choice music. Mr. W. E. Bradshaw explained that nearly three years ago, after the Band Committee had exhausted all their efforts towards rais- ing £240, it occurred to them that the forma- tion of a Ladies' Committee with a view to the holding of a bazaar would probably be of great assistance. That suggestion was acted upon, and not only was a bazaar arranged, but Mrs. J. Boyd Harvey very kindly undertook to arrange a fete and gala, which was a great success, and they were met that day for the purpose of showing their ap- preciation to Mrs. Harvey, as well as the members of the Ladies' Committee. He hoped Mr. and Mrs. Harvey would be spared to live among them for a great number of years to continue in the good work they were constantly engaged in. Mr. T. Jones presented Mrs. Harvey and Mrs. Bradshaw with an enlarged copy of the photograph, framed in solid and polished oak. He said but for the efforts of those ladies they would have been unable to meet under the happy conditions of being free from debt. The gift was given with most kind and sincere feelings. Mr. J. Boyd Harvey thanked the company on behalf of Mrs. Harvey for their present, and said it would occupy an honoured place in their home. He hoped he would be pri- vileged, with them, to enjoy the music of the band for a number of years, and that the time would not be far distant when they would attempt successfully to win some of the big prizes offered in competitions. Mr. Bradshaw also thanked the commit- tee, and asked Mrs. Bradshaw to present Mr and Mrs Mole with a copy of the photograph, which that lady did in a neat speech. Mrs. J. Boyd Harvey was then called upon to make presentations to members of the Ladies' Committee, and the following ladies received a nicely framed photograph:—Mrs. Holtam, Mrs. Sharp, Mrs. Jenkins, Mrs. Garrett, Mrs. Gill, Miss Bradshaw, Mrs. 'D. Morgan. Mrs. R. W. Roberts, Mrs. D. Rich- ards, Mrs. Davies, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Floyd, Miss Cokely, Miss Holtam, Mrs. Hill, Mrs. Birtles, Mrs. Hitchings, Mrs. Burgess, Mrs. Lee, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Humphries, Mrs. Bar- ton, Mrs. Hurley, Mrs. J. Morgan, Miss Bal- lard. Mr. E..Morgan, who was unavoidably absent, was also the recipient of a photo. A vote of thanks, moved by Mrs. W. E. Bradshaw, seconded by Mrs. Floyd, to Mr. and Mrs. J. Boyd Harvey, was carried with acclamation. A similar vote to Mr. Bradshaw for presid- ing was passed. Afterwards the Ladies' Committee were entertained by Mrs. Harvey to tea, and equally hospitable arrangements were made for the members and friends of the band, who contributed to the enjoyment of the evening.

LLANGYNWYD. Interesting Wedding. — On Wednesday morning an interesting wedding was solem- nised at the ancient Parish Church at Llan- gynwyd, the contracting parties being Miss Margaret Rees, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Evan Rees, of Gadlys Mill, and Mr. E. Lovett, Commercial-street, Maesteg. The bride has been organist of St. Cynwyd's Parish Church for over eight years, and has always taken an active interest in all phases of church work. There was a crowded at- tendance in the church. The service was fully choral; Mrs. Jackson presided at the organ in an accomplished manner. The cere- mony was performed by the Rev. Stephen Jackson, Vicar of Llangynwyd. The bride, who was given away by her father, was nicely attired in grey crepe-de-chine over silk, with hat to match. She was attended by Miss L. M. Rees (her sister), Misses J. and L. Evans, Newport (cousins), and Miss Hutchinson, Maesteg. Mr. W. P. Davies. Rhymney, acted as groomsman. The bells rang out merry jieals before and after the ceremony. A large number of guests subsequently sat down to the wedding breakfast, which was served at the residence of the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Lovett, who have been the re- cipients of a large number of beautiful pre- sents, afterwards left for Bridgend en route for Aberystwyth, where the honeymoon is being spent.

PONTYCYMMER. I.L.P.—A meeting in the open air was held on Tuesday evening, the chair being occupied by Mr. John Williams. The principal speaker was Mr. Meth. Giles, Swansea, whose address was listened to with keen atten- tion. At the close of the meeting several questions were put to the speaker. Funeral.—Thousands attended the funeral on Wednesday of the late Mr. David Jones, whose death is reported on our third page. A short service was held at the b^use, and after singing the hymn Mae rghyfeillion adre'n niyiied" with great feeling, the huge cortege proceeded to Bethel Chapel, where the departed had been an earnest and faith- ful worshipper and deacon for about 2U years. After singing Sandon," Mr. John Jones (student) read a portion of Scripture, and the Rev. W. Saunders followed in prayer. The Rev. D. Mardy Davies (pastor) delivered a sermon from the text Hebrews xiii. 7. The anthem Y Cyfiawn drig Y11 y nef" was sung by the choir, conducted by Mr. T. N. Fox. Mrs. D. A. Davies presided at the organ. Rev. T. B. P'hillips (Tylagwyn) closed with prayer. At the graveside Rev. Mardy Davies officiated, assisted by Rev. E. M. Evans, Blaengarw. The chief mourners were Mrs. Jones (widow), Mr. Tom Jones, Mr. D. Idloes and Master Willie Jones (sons), Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, Misses F. A. and M. M. Lewis, Briton Ferry; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Davies, Mr. and Mrs. George Davies, Mr. David Davies, Misses L. Davies, S. J. Davies, Pontycymmer; Mr. and Mrs. Owen Jones, Miss A. Hilditch and Mr. William Hilditch (Ystrad), Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomas, Mr. Davies, Cwmavon; Mr. Hugh Jones, Miss Laura and Miss Nellie Jones (North Wales). The coffin was of oak, with brass fitting, and the name-plate bore the inscription David Jones, died August 18th, 1906; aged 55." Beautiful wreaths were received from the members of the English Methodist Church, Ffaldau Colliery officials, and Mrs. Rosser (greengrocer). The departed being an offi- cial at the Ffaldau Colliery, the pits ceased work at mid-day. Great sympathy is ex- pressed throughout the valley with the rela- tives in their sad bereavement. Among those in the procession were Mr. J. Rankin, Bridgend; Alderman W. Llewellyn, Ogmore Vale; Mr. Bevan, Ogmore Vale; Mr. Wil- liams, schoolmaster, jbiaengarw; Mr. and Mrs. J. Jenkins, Caerau.

LLANTWIT MAJOR. Pontypridd Visitors.-In last week's issue the name of Mr. W. Amos was attached to the New White Hart Inn, whereas it should have been the Old White Hart Inn, where the Pontypridd Volunteer Band was enter- tained. Wesley Chapel.-A very large congregation assembled at Wesley Chapel on Tuesday night last to hear a special sermon preached by the Rev. H. Allan Roberts, Abertillery, who took for his text the last clause of Psalm 73. The sermon was very much appreciated by all who heard it. Presentation.—On Wednesday night a very interesting presentation was made to Mrs. E. T. Lloyd, West House. It consisted of a handsome solid silver rose bowl of a very chaste design, purchased by means of a sub- scription raised by the choir, the Church officers, and the Sunday School teachers of St. Illtyd's Church, who gave this token of respect to Mrs. Lloyd on the occasion of her marriage. The presentation was made on behalf of the subscribers, by Mr. D. J. Wil- liams, organist and choirmaster of St. Illtyd's Church; Mr. Rees Thomas, Boverton Place, parish warden; and Mr. Rees Howells, senior chorister. Mrs. Lloyd's husband. Parish Coum»i'Hor B- T. Lloyd, was present when the gift was handed over on behalf of the sub- scribers. Annual Picuic.-The annual tea party in connection with the Sunday School of Bethel Baptist Church, which in former years was held on Whit-Monday, took place on Tuesday last. In tie early afternoon the scholars assembled at the chapel and went in proces- sion through the streets down to Colhugh Meadows. The Rev. Owen Davies, pastor of Bethel, and Mrs. Owen Davies accompanied the party, which numbered over one hundred persons. Mr. William Williams, of Colhugh Street, catered excellently, and Mrs. David Price, of the Colhugh Shelter, generously provided thw htt water and crockery for the tea free of charge. The ladies who presided at the tea were xvirs. Owen Davies, Miss Wil- liams (Celhttgh-strpet). Miss Sallie Hopkins, Miss M. B. Morgan, and many other adult members of the denomination. Among those present were Mr. Ebenezer John, super- intendent of tke Sunday School: Mr. W. Deere, treasurer; Messrs. D. T. Jenkins, Jas. Jones, George Villis. and other members of the congregation. Cricket and other sports were played, and prizes were distributed. In the evoxisg Mr. John Deere kindly sent vehicles to bring the younger children up from the beaek. where a very enjoyable after- noon and evening were spent.

MAUDLAM. A POPULAR WEDDING: REES—YOR- WERTH. The quiet and historic villages of Maudlam and Kenfig were en fete on the 14th inst., the occasion being the nuptial celebrations of members of two well-known families, viz., Mr. William John Rees. of Newbridge Farm, near Bridgend, and Miss Sarah A. Yorwerth, the popular daughter of Mrs. Mary Yorwerth of the Prince of Wales Hotel, Kenfig. The bride was tastefully attired in a dress of fawn voile, trimmed with blue silk and white lace, with hat en suit; and carried a bouquet of pink and white carnations. She was accompanied by two bridesmaids, Miss Rees (Newbridge) and Miss Yorwerth (Cow- bridge), who were each very charmingly at- tired, and wore gold brooches, the gifts of the bridegroom. The marraige ceremony took place at Maudlam Parish Church, and was conducted by Archdeacon Edmondes, as- sisted by the Rev. Bangor Davies (vicar). The bride was given away by Mr. D. M. Yor- werth, London and Provincial Bank, Barry (cousin of the bride). Included among the wedding party were Mrs. Yorwerth (mother), the Rev. Bangor Davies and Miss Davies, Mr. T. J. Yorwerth, Cowbridge (uncle), Rev. W. M. Yorwerth (Baptist minister), Mrs. and Miss Joseph (Newport), Miss Evans (Angel Inn, Maudlam), the Rev. and Mrs. Williams (Pyle), Master John Haycroft (Cardiff), Master Tommy Young (Newport), Mr. Tarr (Bristol), etc. At the conclusion of the ceremony the wedding party repaired to the Prince of Wales Hotel, where a choice wedding breakfast was partaken of, and con- gratulatory speeches delivered. Subse- quently Mr. and Mrs. Rees left for Llandrin- dod Wells, where the honeymoon was spent. There were a large number of valuable and useful presents.

PENYFAI. Interment.—The first burial in the grave- yard of Penyfai Church was made on Mon- day, when the remains of Gwyn Rees, aged 12 years, one of the boy choristers, and son of Mr. Robert Rees, coachmttIl, Court Col- nian, were interred. There was \a large at- tendance of friends and sympathisers, and the beautiful little church was fille d. The service, at which the Rev. E. Arnutt offi- ciated, was a touching and impressi ve one, and was attended by the members c f the choir. All Saints'.—The annual outing of .the choir took place on Saturday last, Barry Is- land having been chosen for this year's ex pe- dition. Tlie company ^ere favoured w^th charming weather, and the varied and de- lightful scenery with which the neighbour- hood of Barry abounds engaged the interests of all members of the party throughout the dav. The marvels of the world-renowned port with its large shipping business and dock works excited wonder and admira- tion from young and old- The excellentj catering arrangements at the Marine Hotel left nothing to be desired*

KENFIG HILL. Dairy Examination Success.—Miss Annie Thomas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Thomas, of Stormy Farm, was successful in the recent dairy examinations under the auspices of the Glamorgan County Council, which were held at the Orangery, Margam. Miss Thomas took first prize for butter-mak- ing, obtaining 93 marks out of a possible 100. This is the second occasion on which she has. been successful. Mr. Hedger Wallace, county lecturer in agriculture, was the ex- aminer. Salvation Army.—On Thiirsday evening, last week, a public meeting was held in the vestry-room of Elim (Congregational), when a lecture was given by Staff-Captain Russell, on "The Romance of the Salvation Army." The captain dwelt upon the incidents of the Salvation Army at the commencement, and gave a very interesting account of its opera- tions. Mr. M. Williams, M.E. (manager of 'the Bryndu Collieries) occupied the chair, and in his opening address expressed his full sympathy with the Army. There was a good attendance.

ABERGWYNFT& DISTRICT. DRUNKEN WOMAN'S DEATH. A SHOCKING STORY. Mr. Howell Cuthbertson held an inquiry on Tuesday at Abergwynii into the death of Mary Talor, aged 62, of 44 Tunnel-terrace, Blaengwynn. Police-Constable Roberts stated that she arrived in Maesteg by train on Saturday helplessly drunk, and owing to there being no accommndatinn n.t. the uolicu- station she was taken home and left there. There was no one at the house, neither was there any fire or light. Thomas Taylor, the husband, stated that he arrived home about 11 p.m., and a little later the deceased came in from the front room, and took hold of a paraffin lamp, with the intention of going to bed. She upset the oil over herself, and it became alight. The husband obtained some sacking, with which he endeavoured to ex- tinguish the flames, and also threw some water over the woman, but she was badly burnt. She died on Monday. The jury gave a verdict of Death from Burns, acceler- ated by excessive drinking.

ABERAVON & PORT TALBOT Pipe in a Colliery.-At Aberavon Police- court on Monday David Jenkins, collier, em- ployed at the Duffryn Rhondda Colliery, Port Talbot, was charged with having a pipe in his possession at the Duffryn Rhondda Colliery on the 12th ult. Mr. Lewis M. Thomas pro- secuted, and stated that on the morning in question the manager and fireman detected a.. smell of tobacco smoke. On searching de- fendant's pockets they found a pipe in his- waistcoat pocket. James Wright, fireman, said he found the pipe. It was not warm,, and defendant had no matches in his clothes. Defendant admitted that the pipe was found in his pocket, but was not his. He had 13 years' experience as a collier, and would never think of smoking in the mine. Defen- dant was fined jEl and costs. ALLEGATIONS AGAINST A WIFE. At Aberavon Police-court, on Monday, John Jenkins, of Penycae, Port Talbot, was charged with violent behaviour at the Port Talbot Police-station on the 17th ult. Mr. Harold Lloyd defended. Police-Sergeant Morris stated that at 1.45 on the morning in question defendant game to the station. His wife was also there complaining about his conduct. He then commenced shouting about his wife and ask- ing'the officer to lock her up and making seri- ous allegations against her. Witness ^aid he could not do anything for him, and advised him to go home. Defendant said he knew more about law than witness, and would have a lawyer from outside Aberavon. He had plenty of money to test the case. He also said there was not a man in the country who could put him out of the station. Wit- ness eventually put him out. Police-Constables 1. Jenkins and Main- waring corroborated. Mr. Lloyd, for defendant, pleaded guilty to violent behaviour, but said that defendant was roused to anger through a misunder- standing. lie asked the Bench to deal leniently with him. Fined 10s. and costs.

Peterston Farmer Summoned. At Barry on Monday Samuel Radcliffe,. a farmer, of Peterston-super-Ely, was charged with assaulting Thomas Cottle, a cowma j in his employ, on the 6th inst. Complainant said defendant abused him and ordered him off the farm premises. Because he did not go at once, defendant spoked him with a stick," and after "show- ing fieht," struck him in the face. Cottle added that this was not the first bmù he had been assaulted 6y defendant. Defendant said Cottle was under notice to leave. He did not strike the mail, 'but simply called him to account for leaving the doors open. n Complainant Ion went for me like, a mill- dog. 1 The Bench considered there was a doubt, in the case, and Lie summons was dismissed. Printed and Published by the Central Gla- morgan Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, at the "Glamorgan Gazette" Offices, Queen-street, Bridgend, in the Parish of Oldcastle, in the County of Gift' morgan. FRIDAY. AUGUST 24th, 1906, 4.