The Glamorgan Gazette

Very Fat Gentleman (to street boy): Sonny, can you tell me the quickest way I can get to the station?" Very naughty boy (after looking him up and down carefully): I should say you'd better lay down an' roll over 'bout twice." "Were you afraid I would say no?" asked she who had just said yes. No," said he who had been made happy; "I was afraid I'd make a fool of myself, that you'd say no, and then tell Sue Jones all about it, thus spoiling my chances with her." Mr. Singleton Miss Willing-er-Nellie, you don't care if I drop the Miss' and call you Nellie, do you?" Miss Willing: "o, in- deed! Why, only yesterday I remarked to mamma that I was getting awful tired of being called mise.' I never heard of but one perfect boy," said Johnnie, pensively, as he sat in the comer do- ing penance. "And who was that?" asked mamma. Papa-when he was little," was the answer. And silence reigned for the space of five minutes. "Don't you think." remarked a young man who was an authority on dogs. you ought to have an intelligent animal about the house that would protect you and-" Oh. Ernest," ex- claimed his fair but rather elderly companion, this is so sudden Wife: "I had better take that hat for forty- five shillings." Husband: "But I've only got two pound with me now. I'll have to owe them the odd five shillings." Oh, then, I'll take this one for three guineas: five shillings is too in- significant a sum to owe." Rich American Father-in-law: "My daughter and I are much disappointed in your chateau. It leems to be a barren tract of land, and I don't believe anything has grown on it for fifty years." Count Bolyou de Bakkovisnek: Monsieur for- gets ze magnificent mortgages." We utilise every portion of the animal ex- cept the squeal," said the proprietor of the Chicago abattoir. "It's a pity," responded the visitor, "that you can't get that on the market, too. It would save wear and tear on the con Burner in discussing the coat of meat." "I saw you at the concert last night," said Mrs. Oldcastle. "Yes," replied her hosteea, u me and Josiah are both so fond of music, you know." What do you think of Sawmore's technique?" Well, to tell the truth, I didn't BOtice it; but I thought his fiddlin' was just grand." Do you think these carnations are becoming to me?" she asked. Oh, yes," he replied; I but there are other flowers which I would rather see you wear." Pray tell me what they are," she said, always anxious to please, and I will wear them for you." Orange blossoms*" be said. So now ail is settled.

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BRIDGEND POLICE COURT. I Saturday.—Before Messrs. R. W. Llewellyn (in the chair), W. Llewellyn, E. F. Lynch Blosse, J. 1. D. Nicholl, J. P. Gibbon, W. Howell, and Jacob Edwards. VACCINATION. William Rossant, 21 Ivor-street, Maesteg, applied for a vaccination exemption certifi- cate in re6pect of his child. The Chairman: Why do you oppose vaccin- ation ? Applicant: I conscientiously believe it will be injurious to the health of the child. The Chairman Very well; we have no op- tion but to grant the certificate. NON-ATTENDANCE. Neglecting to send their children to school was an offence for which the following were summoned:—John Evans, 11 Bridge-street, Ogmore Vale, collier, attendance order made: Sidney Evans, 99 High-street, Og- more Vale, collier, order; Frank Culliford, 27 Cardiff-street, Ogmore /ale, collier, fined 5s. and 5s.; Thomas Curnock, 15 Llewellyn- street, Ogmore Vale, collier, os. and 5s. and order made; Joseph Dement, 34 Dunraven- terrace, Ogmore Vale, collier, order; Jesse Pitt, 9 Hill-street, Ogmore Vale, collier, two orders made. DRUNKS. • The following were summoned for drunken- ness —Richard Rowden, Newton, Ponh- cawl, labourer, fined los., lQcluding costs; David Thomas, Caerau, haulier, 15s.; Evan Morgan, Blaengarw, collier, 20s.; John Green, Maesteg, carpenter (who wrote ad- mitting disorderly conduct), 15s.; Samuel Williams, Maesteg, assistant, 15s.; Albert Shewell, Blaengarw, collier, 30s. John Wil- liams, Pontyrhil, collier, 15s. David James, Pricetown, haulier, 15s. Philip Curley, Tythegston, labourer (drunk and disorderly at Bridgend), 15s.; Harry Hicks, Tytheg- ston, labourer (also at Bridgend), 15s.; Joseph Hartley, Tythegston, labourer (at Bridgend), 15s. MAESTEG MAN'S PARENTS. Robert Hobbs, 26 Brown-street, Nanty- ffyllon, collier, was summoned by the Bridg- end and Cowbridge Board oi Guardians in respect of the maintenance of his parents, who were chargeable to the common fund of the Union. Relieving Officer William David deposed that the defendant's parents had been re- lieved by the Guardians since May 28th, 1898 and had been continuously chargeable ever since. Defendant was one of two sons, and his brother kept the house. The Guardians desired that this son, who was single, and earned JE1 4s. 8d. a week, should contribute towards the maintenance of the house. The Bench ordered defendant to pay Is. to each of his parents, and the costs of the ap- plication. MAESTEG WIFE DESERTER. John William Jones, late of 13 Garn-road, Maesteg, collier, was brought up in custody charged with neglecting to maintain his wife and family, who were now being re- lieved by the Bridgend Board of Guardians. Relieving Officer W. David said the pri- soner's wife and children became chargeable to the Union on July 8th, 1905, when he left the district. He had been or- dered by the Bench in Juno, 1904, to contri- bute 12s. a week towards his wife's support, and three months before that he was sent to prison for desertion. Prisoner asserted that he had cohabited with his wife since the order was n (lde, and he only left the district because h( railed to get work in Maesteg. He went tj Abertil- lery, where he had resided since. He was sent to prison for one month. ASLEEP IN COEGNANT. Summoned for being asleep in Coegnant Colliery, Nantyffyllon, while in charge of a lighted safety lamp, David Owen Rogers, of 9 Lloyd-street, Caerau, pleaded guilty. Evan R. Williams, a fireman at the Coeg- nant, spoke to finding defendant asleep on November 26th, his lighted lamp being at his side. He awakened defendant, and asked him how he came to break the rules, and he replied, "I don't feel well." Defendant had been working in the colliery for a month or six weeks." Defendant had nothing to say. The Chairman: Is there anyone in court who can give you a character? Defendant: No, there's no one here who knows me. The Chairman said the defendant could consider himself lucky that the Bench did not send him to prison without the option of a fine. Careless fellows were frequently the, cause of the terrible explosions which oc- curred in collieries. He would be fined t2 and costs. WILLING ENOUGH TO PAY. Mary Casey, of Maesteg, a widow, is being relieved by the Bridgend and Cowbridge Guardians, who now summoned her son, Dennis Casey, 4 Park-street, Maesteg, a col- lier, to show cause why he should not con- tribute towards her maintenance. Mr. William David, relieving officer, said defendant was married, but had no children. There were three other sons, but one had been excused because of his low earnings. Defendant: I am willing enough to pay my share, but why don't you get the other sons to pay too ? Witness: One has been excused, and we cannot find the other two. Defendant: One is in Penrhiwceiber. I don't see why I should pay all. The Chairman: You are not asked to pay all. The Relieving Officer: No, sir. We only ask for an order for payment of half-a-crown. Defendant I am willing to pay my share, but why should I be the only one to pay. The Officer: You have never offered to give your brother's addresses. Defendant undertook to give the addresses to the officer. The Bench ordered him to pay 2s. 6d. a week and costs. TRIO OF POACHERS. Three Aberavon men were summoned for taking a rabbit from the Kenfig warren, over which Miss Talbot has rights. They were William Barrett, Green Park-street; William Cokley, 27 Sandsfield-road, and Richard Taylor, 1 Bevan-street, all labourers. Sergeant Hawtin deposed that on No- vember 22nd he was on duty on Margam Moors when he saw the three defendants coming through the Taibach river, walk about four miles along the sandbanks through Kenfig river, and thence to Kenfig Warren. They had a greyhound with them and were stopping up rabbit holes and then coursing the rabbits. He saw one being caught. Witness sent a message to Keeper Partley, who came to his assistance, and they accosted the defendants as they came off the warren. They searched the defendants and found two live rabbits inside Barrack's shirt. Witness told the defendants they would be reported, and Barrack said, "All right; you can look out to-night. We will well make this up." Not one of the defendants appeared, and the Chairman said they all had bad records against them. They would have to pay £3 each or go to prison for one month. STOLE THE TICKER." James Boshill, a labourer, of no fixed abode, was brought up in custody charged with stealing a watch and 22s. in money, from the house of John Hooper, 60 Ogwy- street, Pricetown, on November 26th. Prosecutor deposed that defendant came to his house on S ptember 18th, accompanied by someone whom witness knew, and asked for lodgings for a week, as he wanted to search for work in the district. On Novem- ber 23rd prisoner borrowed 10s. from wit- ness's son, and on the following Monday a watch was missing-so was the prisoner. Mrs. Amelia Hooper spoke to missing 22s. in money from a chest of drawers in the house, as well as the watch and chain. P.C. Snow said he received prisoner into custody from the Neath police, who also gave him the watch and chain. He charged prisoner with the theft, and he said, "I am guilty of it. I gave the chain to a man named John Neil, of Neath, to pawn. The watch I left at the Greyhound Inn, Neath, and the money I spent. I should never have committed this crime if it had not been for r the drink. I am very sorry I did it." Prisoner, who elected to be dealt with summarily, said he was sorry he took the money and the watch, but he would not have done it if he had been sober. He was committed for one month. COURTING LEADS TO TROUBLE. Richard Williams, a Coychurch haulier, was summoned for being on licensed premi- ses during prohibited hours. Defendant ad-* mitted that he was on the premises, but added, Not unlawfully though." Sergt. William David deposed that on added, Not unlawfully though." Sergt. William David deposed that on Sunday evening, November 18th, lie v. us out- side the Coach and Horses oublic-hoi.se when he heard some talking inside. The door was closed, but not fastened and witness, on en- tering, saw the defendant standing in the passage with a half-pint measure containing beer in his hand. In reply to questions, the defendant said he came from Pencoed, but he did not live there he had only just cycled from there. Witness then asked for his ad- dress. which he gave as The Moors, Coy- church." Witness then asked the landlord if he knew how far it was from Coychurch to Bridgend, and he replied, "I don't know. I have never measured the distance." De- fendant said he thought it was about three miles. Asked why he allowed defendant to be on the premises, the landlord said "He comes here every Sunday evening to leave his bicycle while he goes courting." Wit- ness added that the distance from Coychurch to Bridgend was only 2-1 miles. The Justices' Clerk: Did either of them say that he had not been served with beer? Witness: No, sir. Defendant said he went to the Coach and Horses to leave his bicycle, as he was accus- tomed to do. He was very thirsty, and asked the landlord for a pint of beer, which he gave him. He did not pay the landlord for it. A fine of 10s. was imposed. OGMORE NEIGHBOURS DISAGREE. Mrs. Martha Thomas, 13 Pembroke-ter- race, Nantymoel, summoned Mrs. Bessie Jones, 16 Pembroke-terrace, for using abu- sive language towards her. Mr. Harry Lewis, who appeared for com- plainant, asked that defendant should be bound over to be of good behaviour, as com- plainant merely desired protection. Complainant deposed that Mrs. Jones went to her house in the morning, walked into the kitchen and asked witness what she meant by calling her (defendant s) child a certain name. She replied that she had not spoken to the child at all, and asked defendant to leave, which she at length did. Defendant then went to the front of the house and used abusive language aild threats towards her. Complainant added that she had lived in the street for several years, and had never had a complaint made against her. James John, lodging at the complainant s house, said he was awakened from sleep by the shouting of the defendant, who was threatening his landlady. By defendant: He had not told anyone that he "did not hear anything about the affair." For the defence, Mary Ann Thomas, a little girl, spoke to hearing defendant scold- ing Mrs. Jones's child and requesting it to "go off the pavement." Mrs. Ellen David said she was in defend- ant's house when the child complained to Mrs. Jones, who immediately went to Mrs. Thomas and spoke to her about what she had said to the child. Witness heard no threat. Mrs. Jones said she went, "as any mother would go to defend her child." She admit- ted that she was upset and that she would have given the complainant a hiding if she had only come out." There was no Nantymoel policeman in court, and the Bench adjourned the case for a week. HARRY SCRATTON COMMITTED. Harry Scratton, Caerau, collier, who was the principal witness in the laff Vale man- slaughter case at Glamorgan Assizes, was brought up in custody chaiged with stealing money belonging to fellow-lodgers at 8 Dun- raven-street, Blaencaerau. Edward Davies, a collie, deposed that j about a month ago he lodged at 8 Dunraven- street, and Scratton was also a lodger there, occupying aobedrooni adjoining witness's. On November 5th witness went to work about 8 o'clock a.m., and left on the bed a pair of trousers, the pockets of which con- tained jE2 18s. or 13 Is.; there was t2 10s. in gold and several shillings. On his return from work about 6 o'clock in the evening, he missed the money, and Scratton had abscon- ded. Witness added that he had previously lent prisoner 2s. 6d. to enable him to attend the faff Vale manslaughter case, when it came before the Porth magistrates. P.C. John Polsom deposed that he received prisoner into custody from the Portsmouth police on November 22nd. He read the warrant to him and charged the prisoner, who said, "That's right; I am guilty." A second charge was then proceeded with. Benjamin Thomas, 38 Metcalfe-street, Caerau, stated that he lodged at 8 Dunraven Street, Scratton and Edward Davies being fellow lodgers. Witness kept his money in a box, which was usually locked. Scratton occupied the same bedroom. On November 5th witness went to work, leaving the key of the box in the pocket of his waistcoat, which he hung behind the door. There was £ 6 in the box. When he returned from work in the afternoon, Scratton was in the house, and he went upstairs. Later witness found that the box had been turned upside down, and the money stolen, the key having been taken from his pocket. P.C. Polsom said that when he charged the prisoner with the second theft he replied, "That's right; I am guilty." Prisoner admitted the thefts, and said he committed them because he wanted money so as to "get out of the way." He was committed on both charges to the Quarter Sessions. MAESTEG BURGLARY SEQUEL. Albert Harding, a collier, who has been lodging at 30 Ivor-street, Maesteg, was brought up on remand charged with stealing a quantity of goods chiefly Dags and articles of ladies' wearing apparel, from Maesteg Town-hall, between the hours of 11 p.m. on September 2nd and 2 p.m. on September 3rd, the property of Mr. Frank Steward, manager of a theatrical company then per- forming at the Town-hall in a play called The Curate." Mr. Frank Steward deposed that on Sept. 2nd he was at Maesteg with the theatrical company, and after the performance he locked a quantity of goods in a basket, which was in a dressing room. The following day, about noon, he went to the room and found the basket had been opened and the goods turned out. He missed a large number of articles, including coombs, brushes, ladies' shoes, satchels, pearl necklace, jet brooch, ear rings, belts, gloves, ladies' companions, etc., and some coins. All the goods were produced, with the exception of the coins and the three ladies' belts, and identified as the stolen property. Sergt. Rees Davies spoke to visiting the Town-hall after the burglary. It appeared that entrance had been effected through the window, which was 25ft. from the ground, and led into the dressing room. There was a ladder in an upright position leaning against the window. Two hampers had been broken into. At 2.30 p.m. on November 22nd, in company with Inspector John San- some and a police constable, witness arrested the prisoner at Maesteg, and took him to the Police-station. Witness proceeded to 30 Ivor-street, where prisoner had lodged, and found a large tin box, a portmanteau and a small bag, which he took to the Police-sta- tion and examined. He found all the ar- ticles produced, and also about t20 worth of property which had been missed from Ponty- pridd in connection with two robberies there. In the tin box there were two pairs of pincers, a pair of plyers, and a shoemaker's knife. Prisoner said he had given the neck- lace to a lady at Blaengarw, and it had since been recovered. On being charged prisoner said, "Yes, I got a ladder, about half past 12 and got in and brought the things out." The goods were valued at E5. On being put on his trial prisoner said, "I have nothing to say." He was committed to the next Quarter Sessions. BRIDGEND SCULPTOR FINED. Edwin Jenkins, a Bridgend sculptor, was summoned for being drunk on licensed pre- mises on November 24th, and William Daniel Youmans, licensee of the Oldcastle Public- house, was summoned for permitting drunk- enness. Mr. David Llewellyn appeared for Youmans. P.C. Walter Phillips deposed that on the previous Saturday night he saw the defend- ant Jenkins, helplessly drunk, being carried out of the Oldcastle Public-house by two men named Thomas and Williams. They took him home, but witness did not speak to him-then owing to his helpless state. Wit- ness entered the public-house and told You- mans that he had seen Jenkins being taken from the house helplessly drunk, and he re- plied, "You know what Edwin Jenkins is." In reply to questions, Youmans said, "He has been here about an hour. I have sup- plied him with two or drops of Scotch. I know he had had enough, but I did not think he was so drunk until he got up from the chair to go out." Witness told him he would be reported, and left the house. Later he called at the house in company with Sergt. David, who told Youmans that he had been reported. The Sergeant asked him how long Jenkins had been there, and he replied, He has been here about three- quarters of an hour." Asked if he had no- ticed Jenkins's condition, Youmans said, He did look a bit rough. He was drunk. I have been keeping a licensed house for 22 years, and I have never been in trouble before." Cross-examined, witness said Youmans made no secret of the fact that Jenkins had been served, but he did not say, He was apparently sober, so long as he was sitting down." Mr. Llewellyn said that, in face of the evi- dence or P.C. Phillips, his client could do nothing but plead guilty. He was instruc- ted that Jenkins was in the house for three- quarters of an hour, and was supplied only with two or three whiskeys. Jenkins, it ap- peared, had been ill for sometime past, being unable to attend to his business, and he had gone almost straight from his bed to the public-house. He was served by the land- lord, and appeared to be all right while seated, but, owing to his illness, the whiskey upset him, and he had to be assisted out. Youmans had held a license for 21 years, and there had never been a complaint against him previously. He had been at the Old- castle for four years, and had reformed the house, which previously had not had a high character. It was now one of the best con- ducted houses in the town. Supt. Davis said there had been no com- plaint against the house since it had been conducted by Youmans, and the business was conducted better than it had been. The Chairman said the magistrates would take into consideration the good character which had been given Youmans, who had ad- mitted his fault in a straightforward man- ner. The case against him would be dis- missed on payment of the costs. Jenkins would be fined 15s. AMUSING OGMORE CASE. James Thomas Gillard, a Nantymoel col- lier, summoned his brother and sister-in-law, Walter Gillard and Kate Gillard, and Pat- rick Taafe, all residing at 13 Brynogwr-ter- race, Nantymoel, for using abusive language with intent to put him in fear. Mr. Harry Lewis was for complainant, and, in his open- ing statement, he was interrupted by Taafe and Mrs. Gillard, the former shouting "Liar," and the latter" That's another un- truth." Complainant, who resides at 9 Ogmore Vale Terrace, deposed that the defendants had resided with him until a month ago, when they left, owing him for lodgings and board. On November 20tli witness went to where the defendants lived, and Mrs. Gillard invited him in. He said, You know what I come for. You did not come to see me on Saturday." Taafe replied that he had only worked a couple of turns. Witness then told them that if they acted straight with him all well and good, but otherwise he would write to certain people in London who would be glad to know their whereabouts. The de- fendants shook their fists at him and Mrs. Gillard ordered him "out of the —— house." He said he had come in peace, and would go in peace, and he left the house. He was fol- lowed down the road by Mrs. Gillard, who used vile language. The other defendants later came to his house, and used bad lan- guage, while Mrs. Gillard struck him. She had to be carried away by the other defen- dants. Witness declared that he would send for the police, and Mrs. Gillard shouted I will get locked up for you, and I'll smash your ——— face in." By Mrs. Gillard: He was asked into the house peaceable and quiet." After further irrelevant questioning, Mrs. Gillard went off with a great flow of elo- quence, and the Chairman at length spoke very sharply to her, remarking "You have a very long tongue, but you need not address me." Taafe (to complainant): You have taken the holy oath, but it is a very wicked oath, and it is untrue. (Laughter.) I never called you anything. Walter Gillard: I contradict your state- ments. Then Taafe, in a loud voice, addressed the Bench, describing what complainant had said as "untrues." The Chairman: You may have a passion, but we do not require a display of it here. Don't make your noise here. Taafe: He threatened to let people know in London about us, and I have letters to prove- The Chairman We cannot have this here. Complainant: All I said was Walter Gillard: Nothing of the kind. (Laughter.) Mrs. Gillard: Mr. Magistrate, will you write to the Wiltshire Police-court and in- quire there how many times he has his name down there? Once for assaulting me. Mrs. Hannah Gillard, wife of complainant, spoke to the bad language of the defendants. "It was most 'obstreme, she said. Oscar Davies, Pricetown, said he was standing in the street when the parties came down. Mrs. K. Gillard used vile language to- wards complainant. Walter Gillard: I have three witnesses to call, but they could not come to-day. The Chairman We cannot adjourn it. The defendant: Then I will sooner appeal against it. (Laughter.) Taafe: Shut up. Walter Gillard said it was time the un- pleasantness in the family should be put a stop to. There had been a. continual strife. Mrs. K. Gillard: I 'd like Jim Gillard to be bound over. (Laughter.) Taafe: And I'd like a case to be drawn up for myself. (Renewed laughter.) The Chairman: You will each be bound over to be of good behaviour for six months. Gillard Good behaviour for six months. Make it six years, or sixty if you like. (Laughter.) Mrs. Gillard Is Jim going to be bound over. I should like that to be done. Taafe: I don't know what I have done yet. Let's know what I am here for. (Much laughter.) Look here, sir. I want to ask a. civil question. Would you like to stick up for your rights, or would you not? (More laughter.) The Chairman: Will you consent to be bound over ? Taafe: Well, I suppose I must abide by the rules that are laid down. (Laughter.) No order was made as to costs.

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A SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITION. The twenty-first annual show of fat stock, dressed poultry, honey, roots, and dairy and garden produce, under the auspices of the Bridgend Market Society, was held at the Cattle Market on Saturday, and on the whole proved to be of a highly successful character. The weather in the morning was bright and promising, but just about noon clouds gathered overhead and subse- quently rain fell in heavy showers. The attendance in the morning was satisfactory, notwithstanding the great counter-attrac- tion at Swansea, but in the afternoon the number of people in the show yard did not favourably compare with last year. On the conclusion of the show it was found that the gate money was something like jE7 short of the total for last year—when it was a record. The Market Society, it is satis- factory to note, is now established on a sound footing, thanks to the generous sup- port of landlords, tenant farmers, and tradesmen, and to the energy displayed by its officers. This year the committee were able to offer no less than £140 in prizes, and to extend the list of classes considerably. There was a large entry list, all the classes being well maintained, with the exception of those for cattle, in which there was a con- siderable falling off-for some unaccountable reason. Though in point of quantity the show of fat stock was somewhat disappoint- ing, no fault could be found in the quality of the beasts, which was generally regarded as the most satisfactory ever exhibited in the show. Some fine animals were those exhibited by Colonel J. P. Turbervill (Ewenny Priory), Miss Talbot (Margam Abbey), Mr. J. C. Thomas (Boverton Place), Mr. Daniel Jenkins (Rythin), Mr. W. Thomas (The Hayes), etc. Colonel Turber- vill won the champion prize, given by Mr. J. M. Randall (the president of the Society). The beast exhibited by the Colonel was his Aberdeen Angus steer, which took second prize last year, and open champion prize in the Llantwit Major show on the preceding Thursday. Some splendid sheep were shown, Mr. W. R. Board (Great Frampton), Mr. Thomas Thomas (Penllyn), and Mr. LI. Yorath (Tynycaia) being the chief prize- winners. The show of pigs was also very satisfactory, though some of the classes attrac- ted a smaller entry than was expected. The increase in the number of classes for trussed poultry, butter and cheese was evidently much appreciated by tenant farmers, judg- ing by the very large entries received. The judges in these classes were unanimous in their praise of the quality of the exhibits, the butter and cheese being outstanding features. The competitions were all very keen, and the adjudicators had great diffi- culty in selecting the best. The garden pro- duce classes were not so well patronised as had been hoped, and the list of exhibitors included a few of the regular winners at the flower shows in the neighbourhood, and none else. The substantial prizes offered by vari- ous seedsmen for roots attracted good en- tries, and, though the quality in some of the classes was not particularly good, the com- petitions were generally very keen. The following were the judges:—Cattle, Sheep and pigs, Mr. R. Templeton, Blackweir Farm, Cardiff, and Mr. R. Bevan, Ponty- pridd; dairy produce, Mrs. W. Watts, Sheepcourt, Bonvilstone, and Mr. John Williams, Apsley House, Bridgend; roots, Mr. Thomas Rees, J.P., Bridgend, and Mr. J. Morris, Pare Gwyllt Farm, Bridgend; garden produce, Mr. James Sim, The Gar- dens, Dunraven Castle; honey, Mr. R. Thomas, Metropolitan Bank, Cowbridge. There was a large band of stewards,< includ- ing the following: -Cattle, Messrs. Griffith Powell, Tynycaia, Howell Williams, Cardiff, and M. David, Coity, sheep and pigs, Messrs. Daniel Jehkins and Wm. Jenkins; roots, Messrs. Howell Williams, Bryncethin, and T. Wylde; dairy produce and poultry Messrs. W. David, D. Spencer, and George Bevan; garden produce, Mr. LI. Yorath; general steward of the yard, Mr. E. D. Lewis. The secretarial duties were efficiently discharged by Mr. Edward Bram- ley (auctioneer), who was ably assisted by Mr J. P. Williams. The vice-president of the society is Mr. Thomas Rees, J.P.; treasurer, Mr. D. J. Gwyn (manager of the Metropoli- tan Bank); auditor, Mr. W. M. Richards; hon. veterinary surgeon, Mr. James Steel. The general committee consists of the fol- lowing:—Messrs. G. Powell, Monknash; John Lewis, Colwinstone; Major J. C. Coath; Messrs J. C. Thomas, Boverton; T. Thomas, Red Farm; W. Powell, Bridgend; H. 0. Irvine, Southerndown; A. Robison, Ewenny; Llewellyn Yorath, St. Brides; Edmund Lewis, St. Mary Hill; D. J. Jen- kins; T. Wylde, St. Donatts; D. Jenkins, Rythin; Griffith Edwards, Llwyniwrch; W. R. Board, Frampton; J. Morris, Bridg- end R. T. Board; E. Thomas, Splott; D. Hopkins; W. Jenkins, Tremains; Rees Thomas, Boverton; D. Spencer, Fleming- stone; J. D. Rees; H. Williams, Bryn- cethin W. Hopkin. Bridgend; J. Griffiths, Werndew; H. Williams (auctioneer); Morgan David, Coity; R. Llewellyn; Lewis Powell, Sou'therndown. The following is the list of awards — CATTLE. Fat Steer of Heifer, showing not more than six teeth: 1, Miss Talbot, Margam; 2, Mr. J. C. Thomas, Boverton Court. Fat Cow: 1, Colonel J. Picton Turbervill; 2, Mr. John Thomas, Sidney House, Lis- worney. Fat Steer, under three years: 1 and r., Colonel J. P. Turbervill; 2, Mr. J. C. Thomas. Fat Heifer, under three years: 1 and 2, Mr. J. C. Thomas. Steer, under two years: 1 and 2, Colonel Turbervill; r., Mr. W. Thomas, The Hayes. Heifer, under two years: 1 and r., Colonel Turbervill; 2, Mr. W. Thomas, The Hayes. Collection of Fat Beasts, exhibited by a tenant farmer: 1, Mr. J. C. Thomas; 2, Mr. Daniel Jenkins, Rythin. Fat Steer, Cow or Heifer, the owner not having taken any prize for three years pre- viously in a Fat Stock Show: 1, Mr. Edward Hopkins, Waterton; 2, Mr. LI. Yorath, Tynycaia; 3, Mr. John Thomas, Lisworney. Collection of Four Fat Beasts under three years old, fed by the exhibitor and not en- tered in any of the other Classes: 1, Mr. J. C. Thomas; 2, Mr. R. T. Board, Merthyr- mawr. Fat Steer, bred and fed by a tenant farmer whose holding does not exceed 120 acres: 1, Mr. D. Hopkins, Dimlands Farm; 2, Mr. Edward Hopkins, WaJterton. Fat Heifer, bred and fed by a tenant farmer whose holding does not exceed 120 acres: 1, Mr. Daniel Jenkins, Rythin; 2, Mr. D. Hopkins, Dimlands; r., Mr. Ll. Yorath, Tynycaia. Fat Calf, born in 1906: 1, Mr. William Thomas, The Hayes; 2, Mr. W. R. Board, Great Frampton; r., Colonel Turbervill. Steer or Heifer, sired by a Shorthorn or Polled Bull, under two years old, fed by ex- hibitor, who must bev a bona fide tenant farmer: 1, Mr. Daniel Jenkins, Rythin; 2, Mr. W. R. Board, Great Frampton. Pair of Fat Beasts, under three years old, for bona fide tenant farmers, north of the Great Western Railway:—1, Mr. Richard Llewellyn, Penrallt. Best Butcher's Beast for Christmas Trade, not to weigh more than 13 cwt., live weight: 1 and 2, Colonel Turbervill; r., Mr. Daniel Jenkins, Rythin. Champion Prize.—For the best Animal in the Cattle Classes: Colonel Turbervill. For the best judge of the weight of a live Bullock (open to farmers only): 1, Mr. David Williams, St. Mary Hill; 2, Mr. E. Powell, King's Hall. For the best judge of the weight of a live Bullock (open): 1, Mr. W. R. Board, Framp- ton. SPECIAL PRIZES. For the best Beast, fed regularly on Ashworth's Cakes or Meals for at least three months previous to the Show 1, Mr. J. C. Thomas, Boverton. Beast, fed on Bibby Cake or Meal: 1, Col. Turbervill. Best Butcher's Beast in yard, open to tenant farmers only, in Glamorgan Hunt (given by Col. Homfray. M.F.H.): Mr. D. Jenkins, Rythin. SHEEP. Best Pen of Four Fat Yearling Ewes or Wethers, exceeding twelve months old: 1, Mr. W. R. Board, Great Frampton; 2, Mr. Thomas Thomas, Red Farm, Penllyn. Best Pen of Four Fat Lambs: 1, Mr. W. R. Board. Best Pen of Four Fat Lambs, exhibitor not having won a prize at any Fat Stock Show for the past three years: 1 and 2, Mr. Thos. Thomas, Red Farm. Pen of Five Fat Mountain Wethers, under three years, not showing more than 4 broad teeth: 1 and r., Mr. Ll. iorath, Tynycaia; 2, Mr. Jenkin Hopkins, Tynyporth. Pen of Five Fat Mountain Wethers, under three years, not showing more than 4 broad teeth, from North of Great Western Rail- way: 1, Mr. Richard Llewellyn, Penrallt. Champion Prize: For best Pen of Sheep in the Yard: Mr. W. R. Board, Frampton. I PIGS. For the Best Pair of Hog Pigs of any breed farrowed during 1906: 1 and 2, Mr. Ll. Thomas, Lisworney. Best Pen of Four Fat Porkers, not exceed- ing 1201bs. live weight: 1, Mr. John Thomas, Sidney House, Lisworney; 2, Mr. Thomas Thomas, Red Farm, Penllyn. Best Fat Pig, owned and fed by a cottager, who must be a labourer: 1, Mr. George Curtis, St. Bride's Major; 2. Mr. Richard Thomas, Glen Cottage, St. Bride's Major. TRUSSED POULTRY. Best Dressed Fat Turkey (same being this year's bird): 1. Mrs. W. Williams, Maesy- rhaf, Wick; 2, Mrs. M. David, Tymawr. Best Dressed Fat Goose: 1, Mrs M. David, Tymawr; 2, Miss J. Wilde, Park Farm, St. Donats. Best Dressed Couple of Fat Ducks: 1. Mrs. Rosser, Byeastwood; 2, Miss Alice Lewis, St. Mary Hill Court. Best Dressed Couple of Fat Fowls: 1. Mrs. W. Rosser, Byeastwood; 2, Miss Alice Lewis, St. Mary Hill Court. Best Collection of Trussed Poultry, two birds of each kind, confined to exhibits from bona fide Tenants Holdines within the Bridg- end and Cowbridge Union: 1, Mrs. W. David, Tymawr; 2, Mrs. Thos. Thomas, Hilton, Colwinstone. Best Fat Turkey (same being this year's bird), north of the Great Western Railway: 1. Mrs. M. David, Tymawr; 2, Mrs. W. Rosser, Byeastwood. Best Fat Goose, north of the Great Wes- tern Railway: 1, Mrs. M. David; 2, Mrs. W. Rosser. Best Couple of Dressed Fowls, north of the Great Western Railway: 1. Mrs. M. David; 2, Mrs. Rebecca Rees. Hendre Villa, Coity. Best Couple of Fat Ducks, north of the Great Western Railway: 1 and 2, Mrs. W. Rosser. SPECIAL PRIZES. Best Pure-bred Mountain Wether, not a Radnor, and not exceeding 50lbs. dead weight, slaughtered and dressed, with head and skin attached 1. Mr. Ll. Yorath, Tyny- caia; 2, Mr. Jenkin Honkin, Tynyporth. BUTTER CLASSES. For 31bs. best quality Fresh Butter, in single lbs., made by a person who has never won a prize before, confined to the Bridgend and Cowbridge Union: 1, Mr. W. H. John, Bevos Farm, Tyethegston (Mrs. Pearce, dairywoman); 2, Mr. R. K. Pri- chard, Manor Farm, Laleston (Mrs. K. Redcliff, dairywoman); 3, Mr. John Ed- wards, Glanmor, Wick; h.c., Mrs. W. C. Williams, Great House, Llandow. For 31bs. best qualitv Butter, in single lbs., open to any competitor within the Bridgend and Cowbridge Union: 1, Miss Richards, Moorlands Farm; 2, Mr. W. H. John, Bevos Farm, Tythegston; 3, Miss Janet A. Maddock, Kenfig Hill; h.c., Mr. R. K. Prichard; c., Mrs. Thos. Thomas, Hilton. Best Jar or Crock of Salt Butter, not less than 121bs., confined to the Bridgend and Cowbridge Union: 1, Mrs. Thos. Thomas, Hilton; 2, Mrs. E. Board, Sheepleys; 3, Miss Morgan, Penyrheol, St. Mary Church. CHEESE. For the best lot, not less than half cwt., of New Milk Cheese, not less than four inches in thickness, from a farm situated within the Bridgend and Cowbridge Unon: 1, Mrs. Millard, Howe Mill, Cowbridge; 2, Miss Lewis, St. Mary Hill Court. Best lot, not less than a quarter cwt., of New Milk Cheese, under four inches in thick- ness, from a farm situate within the Bridg- end and Cowbridge Union: 1, Mrs. Thomas Thomas, Hilton; 2, Miss Morgan. Peny- rheol; h.c., Miss Millard, Howe Mill, Cow- bridge; c., Miss E. Howell, Pantruthin Fach. EGGS. Best Basket of Fresh White Hen Eggs, not less than 12 in number: 1, Miss E. J. Cor- nelius, Clement Farm, Tythegston; 2, Mrs. M. Rosser, Byeastwood; h.c., Mrs. Richard Llewellyn, Penrallt. Best Basket of Fresh Brown Hen Eggs, not less than 12 in number 1, Mrs. W. Rosser, Byeastwood; 2, Mr. Ll. Yorath, Tynycaia; h.c., Miss E. J. Cornelius, Tythegston. HONEY. Best Three I-lb. Glass Jars of Run Honey: 1, Mr. W. H, Williams, Newland, Llangan; 2, Mr. C. Hood, Clemenstone. Best Three I-lb. Sections of Comb Honey: 1, Mr. David George, Merthyrmawr; 2. Mr. O. Hood, Clemenstone; h.c., Mr. W. H. Williams, Newland. GARDEN PRODUCE. Collection of Vegetables, not less than 6, and not more than 8 varieties: 1, Mr. John Deacon, Penyfai; 2, Mr. Griffith Rees, Mer- thyrmawr 3, Mr. George Speck, Aberkenfig. Twelve Kidney Potatos, three named varieties: 1, Mr. Griffith Rees; 2, Mr. Geo. Speck; 3, Mr. John Edwards, Penyfai. Bunch of Leeks, not less than 8: 1, Mr. Griffith Rees; 2, Mr. George Curtis, St. Bride's Major. Dish of not less than 12 Spring Sown Onions: 1, Mr. Lewis Leyshon, Penyfai; 2, Mr. John Deacon. Best 9 Parsnips: 1, Mr. John Edwards; 2, Mr. James James, Llancarfan. Best 9 Carrots: 1, Mr. Griffith Rees. Best Sticks of Brussels Sprouts: 1, Mr. Griffith Rees. Best 4 Savoys: 1, Mr. Griffith Rees; 2, Mr. Jenkin Hopkin, St. Bride's Major. Best 12 late White Round Potatos, three named varieties: 1, Mr. John Edwards, Penyfai; 2, Mr. Griffith Rees. Best Six Sticks of Celery, red and white, 3 of each: 1, Mr. Griffith Rees; 2,'Mr. Lewis Leyshon, Penyfai. ROOTS. For the Best 3 Acres of Sutton's Magnum Bonum, Sutton's Crimson King, or any other of Sutton's improved varieties of Swede, 12 specimens to be exhibited at show:—1, Mr. D. Thomas, Fishweir; 2, Mr. David Jenkins, Flemingstone Court; h.c., Mr. Wm. Watts, Sheepcourt; c., Mr. Richard Morgan, Llan- trithyd. Best 3 Acres of Webb's Swede, 12 speci- mens to be exhibited at tne Annual Meet- ing: 1, Messrs. John Morgan and Son, St. Mary Church; 2, Mr. David Jenkins, Flem- ingstone Court; h.c., Mr. Thos. Thomas, Red Farm, Penllyn; c., Mr. James James, Llancarfan. One Acre of Webb's Mangels, each exhibi- tor to exhibit 12 specimens drawn from crop: 1, Mr. James James, Whitton Rosser; h.c., Mr. Daniel Jenkins, Rythin; h.c., Mr. L. T. Powell, Southerndown. Best Collection of Swedes, Turnips and Mangels, 12 of each, grown with the Chemi- cal Manure Company's Manure: 1, Messrs. J. and M. David, Tymawr, Coity; 2, Mr. D. Griffiths, Tyfry Farm, Llandow; h.c. Mr. Richard Llewellyn, Penrallt; c., Mr. John Jones, Ballas Farm. Three Acres of Toogood's Swedes, 12 speci- mens to be exhibited at show 1, Mr. James James, Whitton Rosser; h.c., Mr. D. Thomas, Fishweir; c., Messrs. John Morgan and Son, St. Mary Church. Acre of Toogood's Mangels: 1, W. Watts- h.c., W. Radcliffe; c., L. T. Powell. Acre of Toogood's Turnips: 1. W. Watts; h.c., R. T. Board; c., James James. Best Six Specimens of Swedes, grown from Brown and Sons' Seeds: 1, Mr. R. T. Board, Merthyrmawr; 2, Mr. William Radcliffe, Waterton Court. Brown's Mangels: 1, W. Radcliffe; 2, R. T. Board. SPECIAL PRIZES. The Toogood Championship Silver Medal for the premier root exhibit at the Show Mr. Wm. Watts, Sheepcourt. Toogood Championship Bronze Medal for the best exhibit of Mangels: Mr. James James, Whitton Rosser. Ditto, for Swedes: Mr. D. Thomas, Fish- weir. Ditto, for Turnips: Mr. John Jones, Ballas Farm. Ditto, for Cabbages: Mr. Jenkin Hopkins, St. Bride's Major. Prize given by the Sulphate Ammonia Co. in the "Sulphate of Ammonia Competition": Mr. W. Watts, Bonvilstone; 2nd prize (given by Mr. E. F. Lynch Blosse): Mr. David Jen-

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kins, Flemingstone; r., Mr. T. Watts, Llan- mihangel. THE LUNCHEON. The luncheon was served at the Dunraven Arms Hotel, and was largely attended. Mr. J. M. Randall presided, supported 'at the cross-tables by Colonel W. li. Wyndham- Quin, C.B., D.S.O., Mr. J. 1. D. Nicholl, J.P, Merthyrmawr; Mr. R. K. Prichard, J.P., Bryntirion; Mr. E. F. Lynch Blosse, J.P., Coytrahen; Mr. S. H. Stockwood, Mr. A. Robison, Ewenny, etc. Others present in- cluded Mr. Thomas Rees (vice-chairman), Alderman Edward John, Cowbridge; Messrs. H. O. Irvine, Southerndown; H. J. Randall, junr., D. Spencer, Cowbridge; Daniel Jen- kins, Rythin; Thos. Watts, Llanmihangel; E. T. Lloyd, Boverton; Edwin Price, Bridg- end; Howell Williams, Bryncethin; W. Hopkin, Brecknock Villa; Wm. David, Adare-street; W. L. Jenkins, Tremains; J. Williams, Bridgend; G. Williams, Cardiff; W. Thomas, J.P., Sully; David Jenkins, I Flemingstone; T. Bartlett, Barry; J. C. Thomas, Boverton, etc. Letters expressing regret at non-attend- ance were received from the Earl of Dun- raven, Archdeacon Edmondes, Colonel H. R. Homfray, Penllyn Castle; Mr. A. J. Wil- liams, Coedymwstwr; and Mr. W. Brace, M.P. The President submitted the usual loyal toasts. sHe said the King had again been giving evidence that he was as successful a stock-breeder as ever. (Hear, hear.) It, was perhaps fortunate for some in that dis- trict that the King did not exhibit in Bridg- end. (Laughter.) Colonel Wyndham-Quin was cordially re- ceived on rising to propose Success to Agri- culture and the Bridgend Fat Stock Show." It was so long, he said, since he had had an opportunity of speaking on such an occasion, that he felt like prefacing his remarks with the old-world formula, Unaccustomed as I am to public speaking." (Laughter.) There were many gentlemen in that room more qualified to give that toast that he was, as they had a more perfect knowledge of agri- culture and everything appertaining to it, but his task was comparatively simplified by the fact that all united in wishing success to agriculture and the Bridgend Show. (Hear, hear.) They should all be interested in the success of such shows as that held in Bridg- end that day, because it was owing to the existence of such events that agricultural knowledge was being diffused throughout the country. Not very long ago he had the pri- vilege of addressing a large number of agri- culturists at Sir Watkyn Wynne's place in North Wales, and he told them that, al- though the Hwntws" in the South suffered many disadvantages, they had a better know- ledge of what he might term intellectual agriculture in South Wales than those in the North—a statement which was received in silence by the audience. (Laughter.) This was certainly the fact, and he attributed it in no small degree to the existence of a far larger number of smaller shows in each county of outhWales, through the medium of which the agriculturists of the districts were able to obtain a greater knowledge of what was going on in the agricultural world than that obtained by agriculturists in the parts where no such shows were in exist- ence. (Applause.) The President, with whose name the toast was coupled, said it was the first time that he had been honoured with the presidency of the Bridgend Market Society, and it had given him great pleasure to do what he could to bring the show to a successful issue. (Hear, hear.) Colonel Wyndham-Quin had told them, and these was no doubt, that shows of that description did a great deal of good to the agriculture of the neighbour- hood, and he thought the more such shows were multiplied, within reason, the better it would be. He remembered in the days of adversity experienced by the Bridgend So- ciety, a proposition was made that there should be an amalagmation between that Society and the Cowbridge Society, and that the annual shows be held at Bridgend and Cowbridge alternately. However, the mem- bers of the two societies did not agree with the suggestion; in fact, he did not think the Cowbridge people wanted those of Bridgend at all in those days. (Laughter.) Happily the Bridgend Society was on its legs again, and he thought the show would go on pro- gressing from year to year, and be one of the permanent institutions of the neighbour- hood. Mr. Thomas Rees, the vice-president of the Society, had been connected with it for many years, and they were glad to see him still in harness. (Applause.) Mr. Thomas Rees also responded to the toast. He said that looking generally at the position of agriculture to-day and com- paring it with the position it occupied fifty years ago, it could not be denied that great progress had been made. The farmer bad had many serious difficulties, but he had managed to overcome most of them. (Laughter.) The greatest difficulty which he had to face at the present time was, per- haps, that of getting suitable labour, and in this respect their forefathers were consider- ably better off. A farmer's labour was con- tinually changing in these days, and as soon as a man was becoming used to the farmer and the farmer used to him, he cleared out and went somewhere where he could get better wages. (Laughter.) This was a very serious thing for the farmer and for agricul- ture. It meant that the farmer had greater responsibility thrown upon his shoulders than he formerly had, because he had no one who would interest himself suffi- ciently in the stock and in the farm gener- ally. In the old days the farm servants used to take as much interest in the stock as the farmer himself, but now all the care. rested on the farmer. But methods of farm- I ing had improved considerably during the past half century. When he visited the farms of some of his friends, he was often surprised at the excellent manner in which the farms were kept, especially in face of the great labour difficulty. It was a great thing that the farms should be held by men who knew how to conduct a farm. The Bridgend Fat Stock Show, he fully believed, had a good effect in making the farmers take a better interest in the stock. He was glad that the progress of the show was being well maintained. (Hear, hear.) The quantity had not been so satisfactory on that occa- sion, but the quality was as good as ever. There were several landowners and represen- tatives of landowners present, and perhaps he might be allowed to give them a word of advice. (Laughter.) The landowners, who he was glad to say, took an interest in shows of that kind, should provide sufficient build- ings for farmers for the housing of stock. (Hear, hear.) The farmers must be careful in the selection of the stock, but if they were going in for an increase in their stock, they must also have an increase in their buildings and here the landowners could help them. (Applause.) He hoped the tenant farmers and the landowners would be drawn still closer together, and there would be a still greater improvement in all agricultural de- partments. (Hear, hear.) Mr. J. I. D. Nicholl proposed The Judges." At the outset he said he wished to apologise to the committee for his absence from the show and dinner last year. He was the president of the Society last year, and his absence was all the more regrettable- to him on that account. He was quite pre- vented from being present owing to his being called away from home. It was a matter of great gratification to himself, and, he was sure, to all present, that that day's show had been such a success. The show had been going On from strength to strength. (Hear, hear.) This was partly due to the increased prosperity which, he believed, had taken place with regard to the tenant. farmer, and very largely due to the energetic efforts of their good secretary (Mr. Bramley), who looked so well after the society. (Ap- plause.) They had secured the services of a good band of judges this year again, and they gave general satisfaction. They had a difficult task to perform, but they had dis- charged it creditably. (Applause.) Mr. Templeton, responding, said he had been attending the Bridgend Show for over 20 years, and had previously had the honour of judging. The Vale of Glamorgan was noted for its high standard of agriculture, and he always felt timid in coming there, because he knew he was going to judge the stock of gentlemen who knew more than lie did. (Laughter.) lie was pleased that the show was sustaining its reputation for quality, though the entries in some classes showed a falling off in numbers. The quality of the exhibits that day was as satis- factory as that of any previous show. (Hear. hear.) As one who had come from the other side of the Tweed, he was glad that they could not do without Scotch cattle. There was not a decent Hereford beast in the show, they having been superseded by the polled beasts. The past generation were as good breeders of cattle as the present. Mr. Morris and Mr. J. Williams also re- sponded. Mr. E. F. Lynch Blosse submitted !i The Secretary," and referred to the days when the Society was in very low water. Thanks to the hard work Accomplished by Mr. Bram- ley, however, they had pulled through, and the 'Society was now well established. (Ap- plause.) Mr. Bramley suitably responded. He said the gate was not up to what they had hoped for, but it was satisfactory to know that, at all events, they would not be bankrupt, (Laughter and applause.)