The Glamorgan Gazette

BUB* CHURCH WORKERS I H/VE A OAl('S DIVERSION. I Ð'UAAR AT BFID-GEND. I Deliciou.s. oerfuines scented the air in the j aia-rket Raf? Bridgend. "n Wed nesday, r?- pLa-?ng th? more commonplace odour of saw- dust and me-at. fish. and fowe, which is | usiu.ily a-v,■<ited with the haR oa market days. There had been a transformation scene, -too. Thero were? no gruff cries of salesmen advertising ?arfs the u?us! staIb M er? chm up and in then' place were dainty ?recti?s itp and in t?tteli- piace wei,e dairity the lady workers and the inen workers, too, of New- castle- Church The occasion was a bazaar. which had as its object the augmentation of a fund to extend the Newcastle Church Men's BibV. Classroom, painting and colouring the pafish room tor general purposes con- rutted wish the parish church. It was pointed out that the Bible ( buss is far too $œ<;1 for the number attending, and a new roof must be out in. which with other items wili cost dhoÚ £200, There w.vs something ÙT everybody at the bazaar, from flower-seedlings to ;111 kinds of choice wearing apparel, books, tobacco, pii), and china. These were the business stal's, where trade was plied earnestly by the ea>t-k~jsia&tk* "tall-holders. Each stall was ex- quisitely arranged. according to the varying tust«es of chose responsible, and a charming r&sut wa.s obtained. There wåe many diver- sions: in t.? way of games and competitions. Young ladies trying co ring perfumed ,.p on Yoi;r,g ladwn -,xying ?10 rln!4 pei-fti?-ned soa.p on and -?hD e? nemg with the other sex ringed scented soap and dolls instead of tobacco. Here a roaring trade was done. In one corner where everything looked so&tiessly deal: the i;vdies and some genc.s also were initiated in. the mysteries of scone-making; whilst inl,qther part of the building n mav-rn contained many peculiar subjects. Many wondered at the mystic information— "We give 9d. for 4d." and one was heard to renirrk ttwt it was only a little friendly sriralry with Lloyd George. Who a.m I? was another sign that led many to think, and they weiv hot>e!essly at sea when ti-ving to solve the problem of the Dry se..1. fisheries license without spending a coin for the ex- planation.. Evervthing went along smoothly and all were happy, and it is anticipated that a substantial sum will go towards the objects named. OPENING C F.REAIONY. I It \"nfi ?\-yuvted that Lady Pontifex would I oper tins bazaar, but owing to the death of Mr. R. K. Prichard she was unable to do so, f.-id the ceremonv was performed by the Hev. F. W. EdTnondes. The Vicar of Newcastle (the Rev. I). Philips) presided, and was sup- parted by the Archdeacon, Mi*. S. H. Stcck- 'i.UrCfoti; Mr. A. G. Edwards, and others. In an explanatory address the Vicar re- I f erred to the aims of the function and said he approached his excellent churchwardens as tr" the best means to carry out the necessary work amd they advised calling the chureh- r»eoj> o together with the result that the fcaisaar wus arranged. On looking round the beautifully decorated stalls they would realise h.»v. —eJl the people of the Church had I nULwd ro:nrl him It was ten years ago that tivev held their last bazaar. Owing to the. death of perhaos the best friend Newcastle CHiuroh ever had—Mr. H. K. Prichard—Lady Pontifex c.mld not- be with them. but they If ad enlisted the service, of the Archdeacon, who always did what he could for the Church, and he was grateful to him for opening the bazaar: n,? to the secretaries a.nd the tre.a- biz,i,-i--? the secret,-ti?ies an d the ti-,e4i- The Archdeacon, after alluding to the ab- sence of L\1clv Pontifex, said Pontifex, ac- cording to the writers of ancient history, was a perse^i in very high position, and Pontifex Magnifiers was the boss of them all in ancient Ivomc but that day they had got to put up with the oldest surviving curate of New- castle. (Laughter. ) He hoped th3t the trea- iiarer would fully satisfy the epithet bestowed hi in that he was trustworthy, otherwise it would be a disappointment to the promoters cf the gathering. (Laughter.) He had much pleasure in declaring the bazaar open. Mr. S. H. Stoekwood proposed a hearty vote of thartks to the Archdeacon. They were >111 thasnkfu 1 for the good work he had done in the Church and for the Church here, and in the diocese generally. Laymen as well Hit clergy were equally indebted to him for many wcr^ls :»f advice eagerly sought and will- in?Iv given. Mr .?. G. Edwards seconded the proposition. which w-ts -rriefl with acclamation*. Everything became animated, and business j proceeded briskly at the stalls, the holders of which wert'u J Tobacconist and smokers' requisites: Mrs. Rerdman, Mrs. Harry Stiles. Mrs. A. G. TViwards, Mrs Fraser Jenkins, and Miss Edith F.d wa rds. Houp-la: Mr. A. G. Edwards. Mr. A. W. Hirdwick and Mr. T. G. Llewellvn. Pin In sewing: Mrs D. James, Mrs. C'. Evans and Mrs. E. Davies. Fruit. flowers. and vegetables: Airs. Wynd- ham Randall, Mrs. Richard Randall, Miss Randall, Miss Brewis, Miss Nellie Cth. and Mr. C. V. Saver. China: Mrs. G. T. Hardwick. and Miss Hard wick. Onk<? ?nd sweets: Mrs. R?es. Mrs. F. C. Oath. Miss Jones, and Miss Olive Rees. Pins and handkerchiefs: Mrs. F. Davies. Mrs. Higginbotham, and the Misses Davies. Refreshments: Mrs. W. Hardwick, Mrs. Morsian. Mrs. Savigar. Miss Gregory. Miss Hii.da. Williams, M iss Savigar. and Mrs. E. Demning. Grocery and nound stall: Mrs. Hubert Ed- wards. Mrs. G. F. Lambert. Miss Hetta Lam- bert. Fancy bric-a-brac: Airs Woods. Miss Woods. Miss Stockwooo. Miss Lily Edwards, Miss A. V. Stock wood. Mrs. S. H. Stoekwood, and Simons. (r.F.S.: Mr. Phillips. Miss George, and As- sociates Baskets and pictures: Airs. Gaskell. Mrs. W. A. Williams. Miss Pengelley. and Miss 1 Jessie Williams. Bcene-mnking demonstration: Mrs. Sly. Coin petitions: Miss Houlston, Mrs. Arthur Stoekwood and Miss Iarsden. Bran tub: Miss Sunbeam Phillips and Misses Stoekwood. Powell. I Packing stall: Miss Duek and Miss Elsie ..Brown. Patchwork stall: Mrs. Bascombe. Miss Hcxokins, MUs James. Bock stall: Men's Bible Class. The non. set'retaries were Afessrs. Hubert F. Edwards, and G. T. Hardwick, and Air. J. G-.i-ikeli acted as treasurer.

BRIDGEND PROVISIONAL ORDER I GOES A STAGE FURTHER. I A number of Bills of local interest were ad- vanced a stage on Tuesday when they were sø,1. bv the Examiners for second reading in the Rouse of Lords. They included the Bills confirming provisional orders enabling the 0 >au District Council of Bridgend to take latsds comp-ulsorily for improving Nolten- Ktreet and Brack la-street: and extending the boundary of the borough of Aberystwyth. Tfie examiner also sent for second reading in til" Commons the confirming Bil in the ci-se of electric lighting order granted to the So.ith Wales Electrical Power Distribution Co. in reKpect of the Frban District of A ber- I carn.

I LOCAL AMUSEMENTS. I BRIDGEND CINEMA. I The Right Lancashire Lads and Harry I Misam are the two turns at the Cinema this I w .• k. The former are an attractive turn, and grV" a vocal entertainment. Harry LIax;uvi in an eccentric comedian who causes m.c'h laughter. Tl:e pictures were of a dra- wn tic chara??'t. Horpscy." and The Alys- V:oH Airship," the i?st being shown tc- n'irht and to-morrow mht (Saturday). Ytiz.,it inki t,)-rnoi-roiv ni,ht (Sat?,ii-dav,). tLtdpr Seal," will be shown, and gives a vivid description of warfare and a plot. It is in fire arte, and is sure to rivet at- tention from beginning to end. On the l.i-.t th;?? day-. What the Gods T?crc?" d?,?tis wiih sunerstitious East. Gus Fowler, the Wa?h Kin?. gives a remarkable perform- a ?cp. and R-okley !s a n??:?'- of comedy eccen- t; t (Friday) phovographs of the onen- of the Bowling and Tesinis Clubs at Brid-I errl be shown.

CRICKET. 1 MAR GAM v. PYLE. I Pyle. Bowen, c Brocklebank. b Aitlwn. 0 J. Ringdon, b Aitken 0 A. Groom, b .\itken 0 G. Thomas, b 4 L. Bowden, b Aitken 0 A. Thomas, b .\it,ke,n 3 A. King, c TJ10mas. b Aitk,pn o D. A. Jones, c Thomas, b Aitken 16 T. Evans, b .\itke-n 0 W. David, c Davies, b Aitken 0 D. Thomas, not out 1 Extras. 5 Total 32 Mai gam. Gordon Jenkins, b T. G. Thomas 5 Percy Morgan, run out 48 J. C. B. Ogden, b King 7 Brocklebank. b Ogden 7 G. Aitken, b T. G. Thomas 2 D. Williams, b King 1 S. Rowlands, lbw b T. G. Thoams 4 Frank Taylor c and b T. G. Thomas. 24 Ll. Thomas, b T. G. Thomas 10 (' Nash, c David, b Groom 4 W. A. Davies (capt.). not out 4 Extras. 5 Total 121

PORT TALBOT PREMIERS Y. MANSEL. I Premiers. H. Lcckton, b W. J. Mort II) V. Miles, b S. Vaughan 5 A. Curtis. b T. E. James 5 Joe Miles, b T. E. James 11 D. wwi, b S. Vaughan 13 D. Miles, b T. E..Jame6 5 C. Witt, b S. Vaughan 10 L. Henry, c and b S. Evans 2 S. Griffiths, b r. Evaais 0 E. Randall, not out 0 Jim Miles, b Vaughan 0 I Extras 9 Total 70 Mansel. W. A. Rees. c L. Henry, b J. Miles. 6 G. Williams, b J. Miles 1 T. R. Jam. b J. Miles 5 A. Davies, lbw b L. Henrv 0 D. Mort. c- Lockton. b D. Levis 10 Tom Ponsfortl, b L. Henr. 18 E. J. Gravel, run out 2 E. E. Evans. b L. Henry 2 W. Mort, b Loekton 0 S. Vaughan. not out 0 Extras 7 Total 59

PORT TALBOT STEELWORKS v. GL1-1 I COHRWG. Steelworks. F. Dorset, b Fenton t 14 F. Dor??t, b Phillips 8 A. Parry, 8 J. Davies. b Phillips 1 A. Williams, lbw b John 26 F. Ellis, b John 20 O. Carlyle. b LIonl 2 H. Richards, run out 4 B. Fawcett. not out .I 27 J. Harrison, b John 3 W. Chatfield, b Hutchison 0 A. Gibbon. run out 0 0 Extras 3 Total 108 Glyncorrwg. C. Phillips. b Dorset 8 J. Fenton, b Williams 11 A. Hutchinson, b Williams 3 B. Lloyd, b Williams 3 B. D. John, run out 0 W. Jones, ct Gibbon, b Williams 8 T. Walters, b Williams 0 T. Lloyd. b Carlyle 17 B. Phillips, b Carlyle 1 W. J. Jones, b Carlyle 12 S. Morgan, not out 4 Extras 3 Total. 70

STEELWORKS WIN. I Port Talbot St-eelwoi-ks Cricket XI. jour- I neyed to Glyncorrwg on Satan-day and de- feated the home team by 38 runs. Bob Phillips, the Glyncorrwg captain, won the toss and elected to field. The Steelworks quickly got to business and in little over an hour had scored 108 runs. F. Dorsett, F. Ellis, A. Williams and B. Faneott all contri- buted useful scores, the latter eanying out his bat for a steady 27. The Glyncorrwg XI. replied with a score of 70. and can be con- gratulated on their consistent and steady batting.

PORTHCAWL v. TAFF VALE LOCO. I This m-titcli was played on Saturday and proved an easy victory for the homesters by 76 runs. The respective bowling averages of Overington and Rogers were: — Overington 9 overs, 3 maidens, 14 runs. 3 wickets. Rogers: 9 oovers, 4 maidens, 3 run. 7 wic- kets. Soore:- Porthea w l. J. M. Rogers, b Reed 15 W. David. not out 22 F. Overington, b Thomas 10 T. Burnell, b Stone 3 W. R. Evans, b Pugli 19 E. J. Levshon. c- Rees, b Pugh 3 C. R, Cecil, b Pugh 0 F. Bowen. c Thomas, b Stone 6 S. Else, b Pugh 4 S. Rowe, b Pugh 4 S. Rowe, not out 4 S. Rowe, not out 5 Extras 13 f Total (for 8) loo (. Taff Vale Loco. D. Thomas, c Darirl, b)wgN 1 S. Board, c Evans, b Rogers 0 D. Stone, b Roger 5 D. Pugh. bRogers 1 I). Thorpe, b Rogers 1 J. Reed, b Overington 8 T. Deere, b Rogers. 2 W. Jones, b Ovington 2 J. Cork, b Overington 0 E. Blake, c Overington, b Rogers 1 J. Snow, not out 3 Extras 2 Total. 24

ST. NOLTON (WEDNESDAYS^ v. j MAiiSTEG (WEDNESDAYS). I Played on the ground of the former at Newbridge Fields. It was the first match of the newly formed St. Iary's Nolton Cricket team, and the Nolton men ought to be greatly encourag'-d by their first victory. Monty Row. the captain, was top scorer, and D. Davies, and F. Smith were m great form with the I baJl. the t'xn?r taking seven fif-k?t? for four run. a?d th? 1a tter thre? for seven. &'ore" St. Mary's, Nolton. D. Davies. b John 0 F. Smith. c Wiffen, b Brothe-r, 13 D. T. Davies. b Brothers 3 P. Gould, b Johns 4 M. Rowe, not out 9 W. H. Bines, b Laviers 2 a. miht. b Laviers 0 H. Lucas, c Wiffen, b Thr),,na 2 G Martin, b Laviers 0 Tread wick, b Lavie-¡.; 0 5 Tot,i-I 39 esteg Wednes days. b St-n]I*tli 0 G. Wiffen. b Dav ie s 0 T. Laviers. not out 2 D. O. L(- b DtN-i-c-,s 3 A. J. Thomas. b Davies 0 O. Johns, r Gould, b Diiie 0 l..J, Llovr:. h mith 4 C. H. Brothers, c and b D;wÜ'" 1 J. Atcl -ellen. b Dnvlcs 0 I A. D-»v;es. c Rom-, b Davie., f) E. Shaw, b 1 Tot I 11

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I GRAND THEATRE, ABERAYON. j POPULAR PROGRAMME. 1 Another very tine ail-round programme proved immensety popular with the numerous I patrons of this up-to-date theatre. The turns included Queenie West, comedienne, who con- tributed some catchy vocal items. The Finclfis. in a witty dialogue, song and dance act, were very unique and proved a draw whilst Be-rtram South wood and his Pink Lady Partner and a Piano, scored a big success in their different renderings of How they used to do it ar;d how they do it now." illustrating the edd and present manner of proposing and songs and ragtimes. The cinema side was well locked after, an attractive detective drama entitled The Great Python Uob?ry" thl+, opening part of the week's biH of fare. A treat is in store for patrons r.e:ct- week when one of London's latest revues heads a most attractive programme. Pre- sented bv Air. A. Ray and entitled Have a Dip." the piece is a great success, having ap- peared at tho Alhambra, London. It is staged in three scenes, 20,000 ga llons of water being used in the last having quite a unique effect. Beautiful bells and specialities by different artistes are special features, and altogether the revue is a piece which is bound to be the rage cf the p'.ace. Other items in the 'programme aro The Finnettes, in a refined speciality act, a.nd the original Los War- tanas, lady jugglers, a unique Continental | act.

PONTYCYMMER MINER'S CLAIM AGAINST FFALDAU COLLIERY CO. Whether a collier was justified in erecting a cog in his working place was the question which arose at Cardiff County Court on Wednesday in an action brought by Edward Mizzen, collier, Pontycymmer. who sued the Ffaldau C o<liery Company for 3s. Hid. in respect of work done. Plaintiif. who was re- presented by Mr. Ivor Parry (of Messrs. Walter Morgan, Bruce and Niclffilas, Ponty- prickl), sa.id that he noticed a break in the roof of his working place, and erected a cog. The cog was later taken down on the following day and a gob wall substituted. For the de- fendant company evidence was called to prove that there was no necessity for a cog. and his Honour gave a verdict for the defendants.

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GOLF. LADYHILL v. ABERAVON. Playpd at Ladyhill (Newport,) on Saturday. Score,- Singles. Aberavon. E. M. Jenkins, 0; S. G. O' S ullivan, 1; Rev. D. K. B. Christopher, 0; O. Felton, 1; R. T. Pryce-Jones, 1; B. E. Howe, 0; H. W. Henderson, 0; total, 3. Ladyhill.— G. H. Ingham, 1; J. K. Millward, 0; L. Thomas, 1; J. E. Armstrong, 0; A. J. Price, 0; E Mills, 1; D. Cleaver, 1; total, 4. Foursome. Aberavon.—J. 31. Jenkins and S. G. O'Sulli- van, 0; Rev. D. K. B. Christopher and O. Fel- ton, fI; It T. Pryce-Jones and B. E. Howe, 0; total, 0. Ladyhill.—G. H. Ingham and J. K. Millward, 1; L. Thomas and J. E. Armstrong, 1; A. J. Price and E Mills, 1; total, 3.

FOOTBALL. I op I GLAMORGAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP. The committee of the Glamorgan Rugby I League, which met at Pontypridd on Friday, awarded the League championship to Moun- tain Ash, who, according to Rule 19, had most points on April 15th. The vote of censure passed at the last meeting on 31r. 0. Evans, Merthvr, was rescinded. Troedyrhiw and Senghenydd were admitted into the League on condition that they affiliated with the Welsh Football Union. Mr. Ack Llewellyn, I Pontypridd, stated that he had definitely decided to give up his seat on the Welsh Union. His work on behalf of the valley I clubs was eulogised.

MR. W. M. DOUGLAS AND THE W.P,.I-. CUP I Mr. W. At. Douglas, speaking at the meeting I of the Cardiff and District Rugby Union on Saturday evening, said many folks were not in favour of giving trophies for competition. He was in favour of such rewards. The parent body, the Welsh Rugby Union, had seen the good of them during the past season, and he considered with others of the committee that the Welsh Rugby Union cup competition had aroused keener interest in Rugby, especially in the smaller districts, and he was firmly con- vinced that much more good would result from such a competition next season. He, along with others on the Welsh Rugby Union Committee, would vote in favour of the cup competition be- ing continued next season. In the cup-tie matches he had witnessed, especially in the final game at Bridgend, between Aberavon and Blaina, Mr. Douglas said he was surprised at the good football shown. Of course, there had been scenes—in what competition were there not?- but he was convinced that the famous old cup would do yet more good for the grand oid game. J

Another motor tragedy occurred just after mid-day on Monday on the Cow birdge-road, Cardiff, when a 6-year-old lad. named Vivian Harris, was killed by a motor lorry belonging to Messrs. Hancock (Limited), and driven by H. Mundy. The unfortunate lad had just left sc hool, and was proceeding to his home in Ethel-Street, and was running across the road near the Victoria Park Hotel, when he was knocked down. A wheel passed over his head, which was shockingly crushed. William C'oughlin, a la bourer, carried the body to the hotel. It was soon surrounded by anxious people who feared that the disaster had be- fallen some relative of theirs, for there was suite a number of children about at the time. it was nearly two o'clock when a woman came an the scene and said tha.t her six-year-old boy had not returned from school. The sym- pathetic crowd made way for her. and she identified the child by means of its clothing as her sou.

OGMORE AND GARW URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. FFALDAU ROAD IMPROVEMENT. I SWIMMING INSTRUCTION. I A meeting of the Ogmore and Garw Urban District Council was held on Friday, Air. Jenkin Phil hps (chairman) presiding. There were also present Messrs. J. C'anniff, Evan I GriffithB" Llewellyn Jones, T. C. Jones, T. M. Jones, W. Llewellyn. T. Lucas, E. J. Parry, W. Pennant, T. B. Phillips, D. J. Thomas, Thomas. Williams, and W. Williams, with the deputy c-leri: (Mr. W. Hughew), and other officials- 1. < .L I CONDITION OF A TIP. I I A petition was read as to the alleged in- sanitary condition and the unprotected state of the tip leading ircm Thornton-crescent to Pant-street. It WM resolved that the surveyor be re- quested to re-pcrt upon the matter, and to remedy any matters which he considered the Council were liable to see to. It was further resolved that the Llanharran Estate be called upon to put Thornton-crescent in order so that the Council might take the same over. I PRIVATE STREET WORKS. I It was resolved that the portion of the street in the cross-street off Station-read and the cross-street off Commercial-street, and also Graigfryn-tearace. Nantymoel. which had been completed to the satisfaction of the surveyor, be taken over by the Council to be repaira ble by the inhabitants at large. PROPOSED POLLING STATION. I A letter was read from Mr. J. Williams. clerk to the St. Brides' Minor Parish Coun- cil, asking the Council to consent to the in- clusion of the lower part of Llangeinor parish with the St. Bride's Minor parish for polling purposes. It was resolved that Mr Thomas Jones, surveyor's clerk, be requested to produce a full report to the next meeting of the General Purposes Committee. SWIMMING INSTRUCTION. I A letter was read from the Glamorgan County Council, Education Department, stat- ing that the Education Committee had de- cided to continue swimming instruction at Pontycymmer on the same terms as last year, and requesting to know when the scholars could commence to attend at the baths. It was resolved that the Education Com- mittee be informed that their terms were accepted. APPLICATION REJECTED. I The Surveyor submitted a letter and plan from Mr. Bryant asking the Council's per- mission tohy a tram road from GlynoK?' ? ('ollilerv the roa,d leading from Llan- dyfodwg to Llwynhelyg. It was resolved that the application b2 re- jected. CONDOLENCE. I A vote of condolence was passed with Mr. Fred John upon the death of his mother. I GILFACH GOCH WATER SUPPLY. I With reference to the Gilfach water supply I the Surveyor sa.id the Committee ",appointed to deal with the matter met at Gilfach on the 29th ult.. when it was arranged that a fur- ther meeting should be convened, after which the Committee would submit a report. BLAENGARW SEWER. I The Surveyor had invited tenders for the construction of the culvert, and the same would be submitted for consideration. The report of the Committee was submitted and it was recommended that the tender of Mr. D. J. Davies. Blaengarw, be accepted subject to the approval of Mr. Midgley lavlor. -and fur- ther that the surveyor ask Mr Taylor whether the sum of t,50, included in the tender, was I to be a lump sum, or whether the same was to be measured more or less. The recommendations were adopted. I FFALDAU ROAD IMPROVEMENT. A letter was read from the Local Govern- ment Board enclosing sanction to a loan of £ '1,512 for the purposes of the improvement. It was resolved that the clerk be authorised to negotiate the loan. It was further re- solved that the surveyor eoni-ene a meeting of the Garw mem bers in order to prepare a scheme for carrying out the necessary work.

PENCOED CURATE I ACCEPTS LIVING IN MONMOUTHSHIRE I There will be feelings of mingled joy and re- gret at the news that the Rev. R. Williams, B.A., will shortly be leaving the district. It is a gratification to know that Mr. Williams' removal is caused by his presentation to the living of Llanmereuig, A bergnule. Mont- gomeryshire, by the Bishop of Llandaff. Mr. Williams is a graduate of Trinity College, Dublin, and has been curate-in-charge of St. David's Church, Pencoed, since April, 1897. The church during this period has made solid progress; the number of communicants has largely increased, and the Sunday School is in a flourishing condition. Lately an additional piece of ground has been given by Lord Ashby St. Ledgers, and a substantial bound- ary wall round the church has just been com- pleted, thus giving ample space for tire erec- tion of a new church, the present building being totally inadequate. A new church building fund has been opened. Mr. Williams is an experienced musician, and has taken much interest in the musical part of the ser- vice. A good foundation has been laid at Pencoed for future Church development, and we may well hope that the strenuous work carried on by him, ably assisted by Mrs. Wil- liams, will be further developed. Mr. Williams and his family will leave for their new sphere carrying with them an abun- dance of good-will not only from their own Church, but al so from well-wishers amongst the Nonconformists of the village.

STREET TRADING. Street trading, an important grievance cf retail fruiterers and florists, was one of the chief topics of discussion at the conference of the Xaltion3 Federation at Bristol. While they have to pay heavy rates and taxes, say the shopkeepers, they have the daily experi- ence or seeing tret vendors, who pay no II rate, selling from barrows outside their doors nt print's which are impossible to the man with business premises. A resolution which has the backing of the Bristol. Birmingham, and Eastbourne Associations is in favour of the street trading fund" being used to obtain «-n Act. of Parliament- to license, regulate, and restrict "'street trading of fruit, lfowers, vege- tables and fish." Another proposal is to en- large the scope of the Association by including fishmongers.

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CLUBS AND BARMAIDS. To the Editor. Sir.—A good deal is being said and written about clubs as causes of intemperance, the obvious purpose being to suggest that they, and not the licensed houses, are responsible for the greater part of the drunkenness which occurs. That privileges have been greatly a bused by many of these institutions is un- deniable; and the known facts fully justify agitation for more effective supervision, regu- lation, and restriction oft he hours of sale of liquor in them. It should, however be re- membered that for every single registered club in England and Wales there are more than IS licensed places for the sale of intoxi- cants by retail, the numbers being for 1912 113,6b4 licensed places—89,849 "on" and 23,815 "off" —as against 8,209 registered clubs. The liquor sold in clubs is stated to be not more than 21 per cent. of the entire consumption of the country per annum. Barmaids, their conditions of life. employ- ment, and prospects, are also under discus- j sion. Language used by some writers and speakers on the subject suggests that "grand- motherly legislation" is being demanded by busy bod ies who are casting unwarrantable as- persions upon an honourable avocation. An article by Mrs. Bernard Drake in The Women's Industrial News," April, 1914. em- phatically counters tha.t suggestion, and will give its readers food for very serious thought upon a grave a.nd difficult phase of modern life. After a dispassionate and painstakingly fair examination of carefully substantiated facts, the writer recommends: (1) the com- pulsory application of the provisions of the Shop Hours (Amendment) Act, 1913, to every shop assistant engaged in the sale of alcohol; and (2) that no woman under the age of 21 should be employed in the sale of alcohol- after 8 p.m.. except (a) a daughter employed in the premises of her father, and (b) women already engaged in the trade when such re- gulation shall come into foree. I am. etc.. A. F. PARISH, District Secretary, Temperance Legislation I League. 39, York-place. Newport, May 8tli. I

PERSONAL CHAT. I I CONNECTED WITH P.O. SINCE 18th. I CENTURY. As very briefly announced in this column last week, Mr. Wm. Rees, late overseer at the telegraph department of the Swansea G.P.O., who recently retired after 45 years' service, commenced his career in the Electric Telegraph Co. at Port Talbot Station in 1868. He has just retired after 45 years' service, and has been made the recipient of a presentation pa-inting by his colleagues of the Swansea Telegraph, Telephone and Postal Staffs. He has been awarded the King's Imperial Service Aledal for long and meritorious service. The painting bore the. folowing inscription: "Pre- sented to Mr. Wm. Rees on his retirement by his colleagues on the Swansea Telegraph, Telephone and Postal Staffs as a mark of their high respect and esteem. Mr. Rees has numerous family connections in Aberavon, Margam, and Pyle, his aged and respected mother being a native of Margam and now resident at Aberavon for many years. Mr. Rees' long co-nnection with the Post Office is a perpetuation of his father's family's long connection with the Post Office service, chiefly at. Pyle, it is stated, from early in the 18th century, the Post Office there having been continuously held by a member of his family for many generations. The present holder of the Post Office at Pyle is a relative. The general esteem and respect with which Mr. Rees was held by the heads of the P.O. ser- vice may be judged by the following valedic- tory letter which he received on his retire- ment from the Postmaster G-eneral:- General Post Office. 1914. Sir,-On the occasion of your retirement from the Post Office I desire to express to you my appreciation of the faithful ser- vice you have rendered to the State during a period of more than. 40 years.—Yours very truly, HERBERT SAMUEL, Postmaster General.

WHO WAS AFTER HIM? AN ILL-FATED FAMILY. Mr. Howell Cuthbertson held an inquest at Cwmavon on Tuesday touching the death of William John Thomas (26) tin worker, of Lon- don-road, Cwmavon, who died on Sunday as .ne resi. t or injunes sustained on the pre- vious night through being run over by a brake. P.C. Bint, stationed at Aberavon, said that at 12 o'ciock on Saturday night he saw Thomas running towards Cwmavon followed by another man ten yards behind him. A two-horsed brake came along the road from Cwmavon to Aberavon, and Thomas ran right between the horses heads. He was knocked down by the poll, and the hind wheel passed over his shoulder. The brake was go- ing at a slow pace and the driver pulled up immediately. Witness conveyed the man to the surgery of Dr. Roberts. He complained of pains inwardly and in his side. Witness asked him where the pain was and Thomas replied, "Don't talk to me: I am drunk." The Coroner: Was he drunk?—Yes. Witness said he did not know the man who ran after deceased. P.S. Evans said they had made inquiries j but failed to ascertain who the other man was. Wm. Richards, Wellington-place, Aberavon, the driver of the brake, said that Thomas went right under his horses "all at once." He was travelling at the rate of four or five miles an hour. At the surgery Thomas told him that it was not his (witness's) fault. Dr. R. T. Williams, Cwmavon, said that when he saw Thomas early on Sunday morn- ing lie was under the innuence of drink. He had a wound about one and a half or two i le.;i long at the back of the head, and a swelling neaa- the right groin and a mark on the right side. Either the wheel or a horse's foot must have gone over him. Death was due to septic peritonitis caused by the in- juries to the stomach. The Coroner said that no blame was at- tached to the driver of the brake—if there was any blame on anyone it was the deceased himself. A verdict of "Accidental death" was re- turned. It is a sad coincidence that only as recently as last Christmas Day Thomas' father was burnt to death in a fire at their house. which destroyed the whole of their furniture.

AN ABEBAYON ESTATE PARTITION In the Court of Appeal on Wednesday the Master of the Rolls and Lords Justices Swinfen Eady and Pickford heard an appeal by William Rees and Robert Jones, other- wise. Llewellyn, from an order of Mr. Justice Joyce. in a partition action relating to the estate of the late Mr. David Jenkins, of Aber- avon. Mr. Petersen, K.C., for the appellants, said amongst other property David Jenkins left property known as 11 and 13, High-street. Aberavon. After various specific bequests, he devised the residue of his estate upon trust for his wife during life or widowhood, and afterwards to certain other persons. The common order in a partition action was made at the suit of Louise Llewellyn, of Oakwood- street, Port Talbot. Inquiries followed as to the petsons entitled on the death of the widow, and it was found that the property went in thirds to the children of the testa- tor's nephew and nieces. But Robert Jones. though a son of one of these nieces. was found to be not entitled to participate. William Rees came into the case because Robert Jones had entered into an agreement to sell his share of the estate to him. [pon further consideration. Mr. Justice Joyce made an order which did not provide for any of the costs of Robert Jones. So far as Rees was concerned, the order provided that he should pa-y the costs of Jones's claim, as from a cer- tain date. so far as the costs were increased bv that claim. He got his general costs, but there was an order for set off in respect of the sum found due from him in respect of the costs of Jones's claim. As Jones and Rees were represented throughout by the same solicitor and counsel, it would, therefore, appear that Rees would only get half his general costs, and counsel submitted this was a hardship to which Rees should not be exposed. Their Lordships dismissed the appeal.

DRINK. OUTSIDE A PUBLIC-HOUSE I CHARGE-AGAINST ST. BRIDE'S MAJOR I UOENSEE. INTERESTING LEGAL POINT. I At Bridgend Police Court on Saturday, Mar- garet Lloyd, of the Fox and Hounds Inn, St. Bride's Major, was charged with having sold intoxicating, liquor on April 26th at a time when th. premises were required to. be closed. Mr. D.. Llewellyn defended. P.C. 305G stated that on Sunday, the 26th of last mpnth,, iw,, saw two men outside the inn and he asked Mrs. Lloyd if she served them outside, the house. She replied, The men could not bring the horses in, could theyp" He asked the men what they were doing there, and they said they had come from Bridgend for a run round. They drank some beer, and turned away. In reply to Mr. Llewellyn, witness said the two men told him that they were exercising the horses, and were going for a run round the coast. He told Mrs. Lloyd that he had; warned her so many times and she djd not seem to. have taken any notice. "1 Mr. Llewellyn: If the men. had been in the;. i house, would you have taken out a slHnrnQsf i—Witness: I should have asked their business.. They were from Bridgend—outside the limit? Ye«. If the men had been supplied with drink insides the house, would you have taken any ac- tion?—Well, no, I don't suppose I would. The oSence really is supplying these two men outside the four walls of the house?— Y es. The men were standing on the pitching?— Yes. Will you take it from me that that is part of Mrs. Lloyd's property?—I can't say. Mr Llewellyn said it was immaterial whether the witness had warned the defendant once or a hundred times, until they arrived at; a defin- ite understanding of the law on the point.. The question that arose in this case was whether the pitch way was not part of the licensed pre- mises, and whether under those circumstances defendant had not a right to supply beer, And he would ask the Magistrates to say, if they were satisfied that the pitch way was part of the premises, that no offence had been com- mitted. He submitted cases in support of his contention, and one had reference to a bench outside a public-house. It was the custom of the licensee of that house to supply customers sitting on that bench, and the licensee was pro- secuted for au offence of the licensing laws. It was held, however, that the bench was part of the licensed premises, and that no offence had been committed. Another case applied to the I wish of a railway company to purchase certain premises in front of which was a piece of ground, and in this instance it was held that the land belonged to the house, and that in any transaction the whole would have to be bought. With regard to the case at present under consideration, he understood that the pitchwav was not repairable by the local authority, but by the owners, and one of the men referred to was actually standing under the porch, which made his case all the stronger. If the pitch way was not part of the premises, surely the porch was part of the very building which was licensed. Mrs. Lloyd was called to give evidence. With regard to the pitch way in front of her house, she claimed that to be part of her property. Supt. Davies How long have you resided on the premises?—Defendant: Twenty years. Was it a licensed house before you went there?—There were people there many years. Was it a licensed house?—Yes. Is there any plan showing that this open space is part of your licensed premises?—I have always understood that it is part of my pre- mises. Supposing:1 drunken man was found on this pitch way, would you consider it part of your licensed premises then?—Yes. You admit it is perfectly open to the road? —Yes. After a short private deliberation, the Chair- man (Alderman Llewellyn) said they were not sure whether an offence had really been com- mitted in this case, and defendant would be given the benefit of the doubt. Mr. D. Llewellyn said he would like, on be- half of defendant, to have the opinion of the Bench with regard to the point which had been discussed. The Superintendent said he would like to have it, too. I The Chairman When the case arises, we will J deal with it.

CATTLE MAIMING AT LLAN- I TWIT MAJOR. j I I BULLOCK'S TAIL CUT. On Tuesday morning. Mr James S. Thomas, of the Elms, Llantwit Major, discovered that a valuable bullock on his land at the Millways had been severely injured during the night by some person or persons at present unknown. Theauimal was hlooding very much, and it was found that its tail had been badly cut I by some sharp instrument. Information was given to the police, who are making inquiries.

LLANTWIT MAJOR CHORAL SOCIETY I I FIRST ANNUAL CONCERT. I I The music lovers of the Vale enjoved a splendid treat on Friday evening, when the above Society gave the first of a series of concerts which it is their intention to con- tinue. When they gave the first concert shortly after the formation of the society, they surprised the audience by the marvellous strides in proficiency of rendering good music they had made under the able leadership of their conductor, Mr. D. J. Williams, but the measure of success then achieved was put far into the shade by the finished manner they rendered every item on the programme on Friday. To add variety they had secured the assistance of that fine tenor, Mr. D. Morgan Griffiths. Gilfach Gdcli, National Eisteddfod winner (winner also at Queen's Hall, London), and Mr. Goiytei- Jones, violinist, Bridgend. It is needless to say that both gentlemen gave the audience a treat they much appreciated. The local soloists were in good voice, and both Mrs. W. E. O. Williams and Miss H. Dawe were heartily applauded after each song. Mrs. Williams and Miss Dawe became greater favourites after each appearance on I the platform. Mrs. Ayre discharged her i duties as accompanist in her usual able man-. ner. The Society intend to shortly produce a j cantata or oratorio, for which they are mak- ing preparations. They have been promised the assistance of an emcient orchestra. The I concert was so well patronised by the inhabi- [ tants of the surrounding district, each and all expressing their satisfaction and a hope that the Choral Society will continue their good ¡ work. The full programme t-a.Piaiiofoi-te, solo, Mrs. Ayre part song, "Viking," Glee Party; song, "The Last Watch," Mr. W. Alorgan Griffiths: quartette, '"Sweet and Low," Alisses L. Morgan and H. Williams and Alessrs. Frank Deere and G. Brown; violin solo, Air. Gomer Jones song. "Damon," Airs. W. E. Osmond Williams; part song. "The Sea Hath its Pearls." Glee Party (encored) song, "Will o' the Wisp," Mi-. Ai-tiiiii- George; pianoforte duet, (a) "Le Matin," (b) "Taran- tella," Airs. Ayre and Air. D. J. Williams; song, "Dreaming e'er of Thee," Mr. W. Al. Griffiths; song. "Love's Coronation," Airs. W. E. O. Williams; part song. "Mary," Glee Party: song. Spring is here," Miss Hilda. Dawe (encored) violin solo. Air. Gomer Jones; song. "When we nH' Mr. W. M. Grimths; art son, fhe 'llbge F pttntl," Glee Party (encored).

I GOOD WORK BY POLICE. The lock-up shop premises of Mr. Albert Williams, greengrocer, Caerau-road, Caerau. were discovered to be on fire by the police at L80 a.iii. on Sunday. Sergt. Davies and P.C. Trinder, with several other constables, were on the scone in a few minutes, and found the fire had got a firm hold, and that the interior was in a mass of flames. Valu- able time was lost in obtaining fire appliances owing to the fact that the key of the fire shed was kept at a neighbouring farm. and was not available until the farmer was awak- ened. The stand-pipe and hose were at- tached to a hydrant in Caerau-roall, and after about ten minutes' work the officers succeeded in gettng the fire under control. Had it not been for the splendid work of the police, and many willing helpers, including P.C. Culle- ton (works constable) the adjacent buildings would have been involved! The cause of the fire is unknown. The damage was not very great. Airs. Williams stated that she left the premises- about 12 midnight, after secur- ing th?m.

DIED IN LODGING HOUSE I AT NANTYFFYLLON. I An inquest was held at the, Library, Nanty- fiyllon, on, Friday morning, before Mr. Howell Cuthbertson (coroner) to enquire into the death of Francis Purnell, a labourer, which took place on Wednesday night at a lodging house in Nantyffyllon. William Llewellyn, lodging at Liverpool House, Nantyffyllon, said deceased had been staying with him for six months, and was 56 years of age. For the last eight days deceased had been on "stop," but had been working on the river wall at Maesteg. Witness was pre- sent when death took place on Wednesday night just after 6 o'clock. Deceased had fallen down in the kitchen on Tuesday night, when he was drunk.- All the eight days he had been "on stop" he was drinking. Witness saw him come home on Tuesday night and lie down. He was very drunk, and witness afterwards picked him up and put him to bed. Joseph Price, also lodging at Liverpool House, stated that he was in the house when .Purnell came in. He was then staggering, and iwent to lie down on the bench. About an hour afterwards deceased fell from the bench, which was about 2ft. from the floor. The floor was of stone. Dr. Paynton said he saw deceased on Tuesday night about 8 o'clock, when he was in bed un- conscious. There was a mark on the left side of the head, which was swollen. There were no other marks. Deceased was evidently suf- fering from depression of the brain. Conscious- ness was not regained. Death resulted from the fall, accelerated by alcohol. A verdict was returned accordingly.

THE SHOPS ACT. I AND TRAVELLING DRAPERS. I An interesting Shop Hours Act case was heard at Ystrad. on Monday, when Aaron Coheru travelling draper, Trealaw, was sum- moned. Inspector Tllwaites deposed to seeing de- fendant offering for sale articles of drapery at 7.20 p>.m. on, April: 29th;, whereas shops should be closed at 7 p.m. on that date. When he spoke to defendant, the latter replied, I was calling on my customers. It does not matter to you." Defendant, in court, protested that all he j did was to collect moooy., He was fined 10s.

COWBRIDGE. I PROPERTY MARKET.—At the Duke of Wellington Hotel, Cowbridge, on Tuesday. Mr J. T. Yorwertli submitted the freehold double1- licensed inn and premises, known as The General Picton, and also the freehold cottage and garden adjoining. The licensed premises, together with the stable, coach-house, and garden, are let at £ 7 16s. per annum, tenant paving rates, and the cottage and garden are let at £5 4s., tenant paying rates. The let was sold by private treaty to Mr. James Llewellyn, Taff's Well. The solicitors were Messrs. Gwyn and Gwyn, Cowbridge. CONCERT.—On Wednesday of last week. afternoon and evening concerts were given in the Town Hall in aid of St. Mary's Church, near Cowbridge, and organised by the Rev. H. S. Nicholl, rector. At the afternoon per- formance, which was well patronised, the au- dience had another opportunity (unfortu- nately too rare) of hearing Mrs. Geo. Swin- ton. This lady's ability is too-well known to need comment; suffice it to say that the audience were delighted with her magnificent renderings. Miss Dorothy Bell possesses a pleasing voice and was well received. Air. A. M. O. Nicholl gave a couple of baritone songs in good style. Air. Ernest Helm "at the piano is an established favourite and will always be sure of a good reception in Cow- bridge. Mr. W.* T. Gwyn, always a local favourite, gave a few recitations in his own pleasing style. The Royal Naval Quartette Party also took part. The accompanists were Airs. Roberts, The Vicarage, and Mr. Ernest Helm. We are pleased to know that the net proceeds amount to a very substantial sum.

LLANHARRAN. THE LATE AIR. S. GRONOW— Amid -many manifestations of grief, the remains of Mr. Samuel Gronow, of Coed Bychan, were laid to rest at Bethlehem Chapel, Llanharran. the deceased was well known as a public man in the district, being a member of the Cow- bridge Rural District Council, the Bridgend Board of Guardians, and a local if.cna^er of the Council Schools. Every philanthropic movement had his hearty support. A half- holiday was granted to the Llanharran and Brvnna. Schools to enable the staff and others to pay their last token of respect to their popular manager. The Rev. B. T, Salmon, Llantrisant; Rev. D. T. Griffiths, Vicar of Llantrisant; Rev. T. J. Jones, Alain dy Rev. —. Bowen, Trcorky; Rev. L. T. Williams, Pontyclun; and Rev. Wyn Jones, Llanhar- ran, officiated at the funeral services, and Mrs. Jones Rees acted as organist. The mourners were:—Mrs. Gronow and family; Mr. and Airs. Howell Davies, Mr. and Mrs. John Drtvies, Mrs. Thomas, Brocastle. and Mr and Mrs. John Jenkins (sisters and brothers- in-law); Mr. David Gronow and Mr. Jenkins, Wenvoe (uncles); Mr. John Gronow, Mr. and Mrs. T. Miles, Meiros Mr. T. Rees, Cadair- wen; Mr. Christopher Miles, Mr. and Mrs. John Miles, Tydu Mr. Radcliffe, Pala; Mr. and Mrs. Evan Miles. Mr. and Mrs. John Miles (cousins). Mrs. Davies and son, Pen- arth (aunt and cousin); Mr. William Miles, Mr. Thomas Miles. Miss Morgan, Bedwfach, Maddron, Cardiff, and Mrs. Williams, Gwernygaer (cousins); Mr. E. T. Davies, soli- citor Mr. W. Thomas, Brocastle; Mr Johnny Dariee, Talbot, and Mr. Geo. Sims, Bridgend (nephews); Mrs. Alary Jones and daughter, Porthcawl; Mrs. Goronwy, PontN,v)ridd- Miss K. Davies, Aliss Nellie Gronow, Misses. and M. Jenkins, and Aliss Alaggie Davies (nieces). Wreaths were sent by: Mrs. Gronow and family Mr. and Mrs. John Davies, Llantri7 sant; Mr. and Mrs. Howell Davies, Llantri- sant; Mrs. Thomas, Brocastle Mr. and Airs. E. T. Davies, Pontyclun; Bethlehem Sunday School; Red Cross Society (Women's Detach- ment), Llanharran Staff of Brynna Counci l School.

PENCOED. I ACCIDENT TO FORMER RESIDENT.— Mrs. Harries, formerly of Bridgend and Pen- coed, has met with a rather serious accident. Mrs. Harries is now resident at Swansea. It I appears that the injured lady was standing on fi chair- in her bedroom and in some way or other slipped and fell, with the result that she broke both bones in her wrist. COLLIERY FLOODED.—What is in the nature of a calamity has overtaken one of the I local collieries. At "Spion Kop," which is worked in conjunction with Brynwith Collier- ies a spring of water has bur?t through and nooded the workings. Latest accounts stat I that the water is still rising. Altliougn work I at Spion Kop is on a sniail scale, the flooding I of the mine will throw from a hundred to a hundred and fifty men out of employment, it is possible, for a considerable period. VACANT PASTORATE.—The Calvinistic Methodist Church at Salem is endeavuoring to secure the services of a minister to under- take the pastorate of the church. Salem Church may almost be regarded as one of the historic churches of the denomination in Gla- morganshire. Founded in the eighteenth century by the well-known revivalist, Jones, of Llangan, it has had an interesting history and a fine record. From its inception until the pnesent time Salem Church has main- tained the old Alethodist itinerant system. The step now proposed is a departure from an old tradition, but is rendered necessary by the changed conditions prevailing at the pre- sent time. The minister thought of for the pastorate is a highly esteemed member of the West Glamorgan Monthly Meeting.

COITY. I PREACHING SERVICES. — On Sunday and Monday, at Gilead Welsh Congregational Chapel, the annual preaching services were held, when powerful sermons were delivered by the Rev. Tegfan Davies, Glyn-Neath, and the Rev. David Adams, B.A.. Liverpool. The preliminary part of the service.was taken by the Rev. W. Evans,. B.A.. Bi-idgend. Mr. Davies, Birchgrove, and the Rev. E. Davies, Aberkenfig. The singing was of a high standard under the leadership of the well- known conductor. Air. Daniel Thomas. Airs. G. R. Griffiths presided at the organ. I

NANTYMOEL. I CORRECTION.—The Secretary of Mr. Tlios. Griffiths' Prize Draw made a mistake in copy- ing the numbers last week. The corrected num- bers are:—2nd prize, 240; 11th prize, 38; lith prize, 670.

MAESTEG. RECOVERY.—Many will be pleased to learn that Councillor Phil Walters has re- covered from his illness which has lasted for a period of six weeks. He made his first ap- pearance after his recovery from the opera- tion, at the Council meeting on Tuesday. LONG SERVICE.—Air. A. L. Parry, who is well known in the district as secretary of the Maesteg and District Cham ber of Trade, and has lived in the locality for fourteen years, is severing his position as manager to Mr. Geo. Oliver's boot shop after a service of twenty-two years. COLLAPSE.-While the workmen engaged on the erection of the New Theatre in Com- mercial-street were at work on Wednesdav morning, a wall of the Sawyers Arms Hotel. which was being demolished to make room for the new structure, collapsed. Fortunately, no one was injured. DEPART-U.RE.I,li-. J. A. Thomas, the well-known flautist, cf Itaesteg, is going to camp with the Band of the Gloucester Royal Hussars at Brighton. Mr. Thomas has played in the Gem Cinema Orchestra for a number of years, and many will be the con- gratulations on his well-merited advance- ment. MUSICAL SrCCESSES.-At the R.A.M. and R.C.M. examinations, held at Cardiff, Miss May Pierpy, Court-street, Maesteg, passed in the intermediate grade in pianoforte. Miss I. Doreen Lewis, Neath-road, passed the higher division, and Miss Lily Thomas, Court-street, the lower division. Miss Ethel M. Cornish, New-street, passed in the elementary section with distinction. The last named, who is only nine years of age, has obtained distinction m two successive examinations. Master Leonard Simon, Garn-road, also passed the primary grade.

NANTYFFYLLON. SUCCESS.—In connection with the Associ- ated Board of the R.A.A1. and R.C.M. Col- lege of Music, held in April at Cardiff, Miss Adwen Williams, 3 Garuwen Terrace, Nanty- ffyllon, was successful in passing with distinc- tion.

CAERAU. SUCCESS.—Miss Blodwen Morgan, who is well known in Caerau as an able accompanist, obtained her A.L.C.M. diploma at an examina- tion hel 1 recently at Pontypridd. Miss Morgan is only 16 years of age. HOPE. CHURCH.—The anniversary ser- vices of Hope Church,. Caerau, were held on Sunday,, a.nd were well attended. The preacher throughout the day was Rev. W. inglis James, of Barry.

GARTH. OMISSION-—One item was omitted from the report of the concert at the Mission Hall. Garthv Wt week. It was a Japanese fan drill by a troupe of Garth girls, conducted by Miss Morris, and this was considered to be the "tit-bit" of the evening. ————— —————

GILFACH GOCH. POLICE COURT.At Ystrad on Alonday, before Mr. D. Lleufe. Thomas (stipendiary), Henry Phillips. for having been drunk and disorderly was fined 10s. Jane Johnson, 3; Danygraig-road. was sum.moned: for having obstructed the highway. Defendant did not appear, and a warrant was issued. P.C. Sawkins gave evidence in both cases. Wm. Thomas, High-street, for having been drunk and disorderly in Tonypandy was faaod 10s. P.C. 679 Evans, Tonypandy. gave evi. NEW CHAPEL AT THOMASTOWN.—U consequence of the development of the new dis. trict of Thomastown the spiritual needs of the people are being looked after by the various denominations. The Primitive Methodists have for some time been holding their services in the Council Schools under great inconvenience, A new school-chapel has now been built upon an excellent site in a splendid position. The opening services took place on Thursday last, and although the weather was unfavourable a goodly number assembled when the door was unlocked by Mr. T. Vivian Rees, of Dinaa Powis. This was followed by the dedicatory sermon by the Rev. Scott Bosence, of Cardi?. His subject was A call to young men to be strong." Special emphasis was made by him that the future of this Church and every Church depended upon the strength and conse- cration of the young for Christ. A public tea was provided in the Welsh Calvinistic Chapel. ) The evening meeting was presided over by the I Senior Circuit Steward, Mr. F. Tanner, M.E., in the unavoidable absence of Mr. D. Edwards, ) J^Htwj'ru A great number of friends were pre- sent from Llwynypla, Gilfach Goch and other places. Inspiring and earnest addresses were given by Rev. W. cott Bosence (Cardiff), sub- ject, The 20th century revival "I and Revi H. W. Hughes, of Caerphilly (superintendent of the New South Wales Coalfield Mission), Ret, W. Ward (Rhondda Circuit), and also the Minister of the Circuit (Rev. R. Street). He stated the cost of the new building would be about J2600. rp to the present 241 had been raised. A vote of thanks to all who had taken part, moved by the Junior Steward, Mr. R. G. Willcox, seconded by Mr. H. Bessant, and sup- ported by Mr. Whittick, brought a successful meeting to a clasp. The opening services were continued on Sunday when the Rev. A. Pear- son, of Caerphilly, preached morning and even- ing. In the afternoon a musical service was rendered by the Tonyrefail Choir, under the able conductorsliip of Mr. George Williams.

KENFIG HILL. CONCERT.—A concert under the auspicea of the Kenfig Hill R.F .C. was held at the Electric Cinema (lent for tho occasion) on Wednesday evening last week. A large audience listened to a magnificent programme which was contributed to by well known local artistes. The chair was taken by Mr. W. M. Thomas, Cefii Cribbwr, who presided over the meeting in a most able manner. The songs were rapturously received, and a few encores were demanded. Interspersed with the songs and recitations were some splendid films, which were greatly appreciated. A vote of thanks to Mr. Brokensha and the management was proposed and carried with acclamation. Appended is the programme:- Soprano solo. Mrs. Williams; baritone solo, R. T. Hale j recitation, Mr. J. J. Cobley; band quartette. Mr. J. Lewis and friends; comic song. Mr. Pegley; soprano solo, Miss M. Roberts; baritone solo, Mr. D. Richards: tenor solo, Mr. Joe Evans; comic song. Air. Banfield Davies; band quartette. Mr. J. Lewis and friends, DEATH AND FUNERAL.—The death of-1 curred at Picton Street, Kenfig Hill, on Tuesday of Airs. Miriam Hill. at the early ago of 21 years. She was the wife of I%li-. J. Hill, and daughter of Air. and Mrs. W. Hopkins, Ty Cadle. Pyle. Deceased was a member of Pisgah Baptist Church, of the Sunday School, .1 1 J ,"r TY" ana or tne orenestra. ivir. ana lnrs. run had only been married five months. The funeral took place on Saturday last, when a large number followed the mortal remains to Pisgah Burial Ground. The principal mour- ners were: Mr. John Hill (widower). Mr. and" Airs. Wm. Hopkin (father and mother), Mr. and Airs. Wm. Wales (brotlWtr-in-law and sis- ter). Mr. Philip Hopkins (brother), Air. and Airs. Hill. Master Esaiss Hopkin. Wreaths and floral tributes were sent by the Sunday School Class; Father and Mother; Masters James. Eddit, and Willie Howell; Miss Alice Wannell Misses Katie, Alarv Ann, and Rhoda Evaift, Cornellv Miss Aland Jenkins, Barry. and « friend. The Rev. T. AI. Williams spoke very highly of the character of deceased.

PORTHCAWL. ANNIVERSARY.—The anni versary ser- vices in connection with the Gospel Hall were held on Wednesday. There were good congre- gations. Messrs. Burt, Tapson, Barnes, and Williams preached'. SEIZURE—A member of the advance party of the Yeomanry liad a seizure on Thursday moriiing. He was conveyed on a stretcher from the camp to the station, and. sent home by train in charge of a friend.

TONDU AND ABERKENFIG. Ei-SERGEANT PfllLLIPK" TESTTMOyfAI.. -The Subscribers to t)u' a bove testimonial are- invited to a meeting to be held at the St. John's Church Schoolroom on Thursday. May 31st, at 8 p.m., for thp purpose of considering fortn of testimonial.—E. Guttridge, Secretary. 19<J:2 Printed and published by' the Central Glamorgan Printing and Publishing Com- pany Ltd., at the "Glamorgan G^^seti^' offices, Queen Street, Bridgend, (JTnitti* gan. FRIDAY, MAY LIth, 1911.

METHODISM IN THE YALE. PASTORLESS CHURCHES. A largely attended meeting of deacons, elders, and ministers from the Methodist Churches in the Vale was held at Hermon, Bridgend, on Monday. There were represen- I tatives present from Colwinstone, Lisworney, .stone, L i sworney, Ewenny, St. Bride's, Mynydd-yr-Eithin, Rhiweeiliog. Pyle. Porthcawl, Laleston. and Hermon (Bridgend), to meet the West Gla- morgan Monthly Meeting Pastoral Commit- tee. Mr. Morgan Jenkins, Swansea, pre- sided. There was present with him and the other members the Rev. D. Picton Evans, B.A. An instructive and profitable discussion took place on the past-orless churches, and arrangements were made for grouping.