The Glamorgan Gazette

FAR AND NEAR. ? J WAR TOPICS OF INTEREST. I L, L. L, & & ?& & i, & 4, & & 4, 4, ?? A, & -A & L & 4 A. A. 4. A? i lw .T A Quaker's Advice. Trust God arid damTi-,the consequences! is a piece of advie-e, (according to the "Chris- tian Commonwealth") given by Dr. Hodgkin, » well-known Quaker, presiding over a con- ference at Swanwick of the Fellowship of Re- conciliation, whose members disapprove of all war. Ben Tillett and Compulsion. -Air.V.eii Tillett, speaking at Hull, said he was TKv despot, but he would be firm enough to have compulsion in every sense where am- munition was necessary. He had never agreed that even our democracy was perfect, or that England was really free, but she was the freest country in the world for all that, and we stood in grave peril of losing the libe-r- ties we had won. Women's Wages. "I think all wages for women in Newport are particularly low, but we are beginning to move a little in the matter," said Mrs. Meg- gitt at Newport Trades Council, when pre- senting a report on the work of the Federa- tion of Women Workers in the town. She added that, as a result of the efforts of the Federation, one firm had increased the wages of female employees as much as 50 per cent. Decorating the Prince. When the Prince of Wales does return from the front it will be to meet an embar- rassment of decorations. For yet another order is to be bestowed upon him. This time it comes from Russia at the hands of the Czar. It is the diamond cross of the Order of St. Andrew, and the Prince is to be made a Knight of the Order at the same time. The cross is the most expensive decoration in the world. War Loan Vouchers. Speech day at the Wet Mon. Boys' School, Pontypool. was abandoned this year, but the annual prize distribution was held privately on Saturday. The headmaster (Mr. R. Ivor Jones, M.A.) stated that Gilmour Jones had been awarded 15s. worth of War Loan vouchers, for the best batting and bowling average this season. One hundred and thirty- two old boys and seven masters had joined the colours, and seven boys and one master I had been killed. Officer's Bedroom Lights. I A batch of fifteen summonses issued by the police under the Defence of the Realm Act, two of the defendants being South Wales mili- 'tary officers, came before the Colwyn Bay 'Bench. In each case the offence complained of was that of failing to obscure bedroom lights which were visible at sea. The pro- prietress of a private hotel on the Promenade was fined Pl, including costs, and in regard -to eleven private residences and boarding- houses the fine was 10s. in each case. I Fighting the Turks. A brief account of the experiences of the Breconshire Territorials in the fighing near Aden is contained in a letter received at Hay from Sergt.-Major T. H. Magness, D. Com- pany. He says they went out to meet a force of Turks, and marched 25 miles over the sand under a blazing sun. It was about 6.30 on Sunday evening, July 4th, when the Brecknocks had their baptism of fire, and they were in the thick of the fighting until 3 o'clock on Monday morning, when they re- tired, being outnumbered. Sergt.-Major Magness went through the engagement with- out a scratch. German War Coal Co. I In order to abolish the abuses and irregu- larities which have manifested themselves since the opening of the war, in supplying v coal to the inhabitants of East Prussia, "a war coal company" has been organised, says the American Consul in Breslau in his July report. Ten of the most important coal min- ing and fuel companies of Germany are con- nected with this organisation, each of which is represented on the board of trustees. The 'company undertakes to procure, forward, and -distriblite all kinds of fuel to the civil popu- lation of East Prussia. The State has given a. guaranty amounting to P;,1,428,000 for the formation of a joint stock company for this purpose. New Submarine Gun. A three-inch disappearing gun for sub- marines has been perfected by the Ordnance Bureau of the United States Navy, and in future all American under-water craft will be equipped with such weapons for surface fight- ing. The carriage of the new gun, it is ex- plained, operates like those of disappearing guns in shore batteries. The weapon is raised through ports in the deck by electric machinery, and after firing is carried quickly back into place by its own recoil, the same force closing the watertight hatch as it dis- appears. The new gun is made shorter than the regular three-inch navy gun to meet space limitations. This reduces its range some- what, but it has been fitted for very high- angle fire, which will give it some chance for use againsb aeroplanes. Belgian Bees. I How the bees of Belgium still continue their unselfish toil in the tumult of war is sympathetically described by Mr. F. T. Gar- diner in a letter which has just appeared in the "British Bee Journal." "I was on duty when I first discovered the hive," he writes. "The guns were booming their usual evening hymn and the rifles were cracking. Troops were passing in front of the house on their way to the trenches, and the whole atmo- sphere spoke of war. I soon found the owner. Four stocks of bees were kept near a little copse a mile nearer the firing line. These for a time escaped the ravages of war and survived the winter. Unfortunately the copse afforded gortl shelter for artillery, and early in the spring a battery was posted on its edge and pounded away both by day and night. The result was that when the time came for the annual cleansing flight they were still afraid to venture forth, and I died inside their home." 11 Sniper's Device. A curious little appartus -is used by the Turco-German snipers on the Gallipoli Penin- sula to render their shots noiseless. Our men call it a "silencer." It is a very simple device, and consists of two small brass tubes one within the other and attachable to the muzzle of the rifle. The space between the tubes is filled with a ring of steel springs. At the moment of discharge the air expelled from the rifle forces the springs outwards, and in so doing wastes its impact and loses its sound. Take No Money. I An Army Order issued on Friday says:— It having been brought to notice that gold is not infrequently taken to France by officers I and others proceeding on active service, it is notified for general information that such a practice is both unnecessary and highly unde- sirable. Ample official facilities exist for the provision of money to troops on landing, and if it is considered necessary to take some money it should be very little, and preferably notes. Money so taken should be exchanged through an officer of the Army. Carried Officer Two Miles. I From reports which have recently reached Newport, it would appear that Rifleman Les- lie Lonnon, of the 1st Mons., son of Mr. A. J. Lonnon, Bassalleg-road, has distinguished himself on the field of battle. Lieut. Wilson, Newport, is the latest to testify to his gallan- try. He says that when he (Lieut. Wilson) was wounded near Ypres on May 8th—on which day the battalion suffered heavy casual- ties-Ilifleman Lonnon went to his assistance and with the two brothers Rogers, of the same Company (A Company, commanded by Major Evill), carried him over two miles until they met a transport train, which took him to hospital. They were under fire the whole of the time. Nonagenarian's Record. I The record of having taken part in every census since 1840 is claimed by a nonogen- arian, Mr. Luke Langley, of Little Chart, who has undertaken the duties of enumera- tor without assistance for his parish under the National Register. Mr. Langley claims to be the oldest special constable in the country, and although four score years and ten he cheerfully carries out his duties at all times of tlve night. He last year became a Guardian of West Ashford Union, and has regularly attended the meetings. He was relieving officer as far back as 1849. A keen sportsman he last year had the remarkably good bag of 147 partridges and 533 pheasants, shooting over 200 acres. "Give Me the Old Country." I Lieutenant Howard Gumming, 5th East Lancashire Regiment, writing from the Galli- poli Peninsula to his father, the Rev. Morri- son Gumming, of Northampton, says: "I neither intend nor wish to describe the sights or conditions on the peninsula. Probably they stand unequalled in the history of fight- ing. So let that suffice. We progress slowly but surely, realising that we have a tough job in hand. I have come to the conclusion more than ever now that the British Isles are in- comparable any way, they are good enough for me to live in and take my holidays in. I shan't want to leave them for many a long day when this job is finished, but I'm tremen- dously pleased to be out of Britain while the business of fighting is still going on." Attacks on Caruso. I The German newspapers print savage attacks on Caruso because the famous singer has been sued by a Berlin photographer for a sum of £ 50, which it is alleged has been owing for three years. The same papers, which recently expressed the hope that Caruso would not follow in the footsteps of other Italian artists, like Eleonora Duse, who have sided with Italy, now tactfully remind him that he will never be allowed to sing in Berlin again, and refer to the fact that the Kaiser "honoured him with his friendship and gave him a number of handsome scarfpins, cigar- ette-cases, and other valuable gifts," which makes the singer's ingratitude "all the more painful for Germans," who, however, "still admire his good but declining voice." How the Somersets Fought For Life. Lance-Corporal R. A. Ham, Somerset L.I., writes:—"We had to take the first line, which was taken, and the second line, which we also took; and so our boys began to show the Ger- mans what the British boys can do when they start. We simply let up at them. We took five machine guns and four trench mortars, and about eighty prisoners, and in the after- noon our sergeant and eighteen of us went up to the captured trenches to strengthen them as much as we could; when our sergeant sighted the Germans coming up in swarms for a counter-attack. Boili went the message for ammunition and reinforcements. There were nineteen of us against the Germans. We fired at them for all we were worth. Down they went, still they came on. But we kept up fire till we were reinforced by two machine-guns of the -8, and then we began to gain the upper hand of them, with hand grenades and rifles so hot that we had a job to hold them. The Germans began to retire, and this is how 19 Somerset lads fought for their lives, and how we saved the position."

SUFFERERS FROM RHEUMATISM. Another proof that the Speranza Blood Elixir positively cures is shown in the following:- "Dunraven Terrace, Aberkenfiff, near Bridgend, July 10th, 1915. I suffered with Rheumatism since the year 1900, its effect having practically crippled me. My case might well be called hopeless. Thanks, however, to your wonderful remedy the SivKRAX/A Blood Elixir I have been restored to perfect health and freedom from the pain that had made life a misery to me. Yours truly, Mrs. J. E. LOMAN." The Speranza Remedies can be obtained only from the Manufacturer, J. CANNON (Specialist), 18, Queen Street, Bridgend. Blood Elizir, 2s. Hel. per bottle if required by post, 3s. 5765

CARNIVAL AT PONTYCYMMER ABOUT 935 REALISED. For many weeks the inhabitants of the Garw Valley had looked forward to Wednes- day of last week, the day fixed for the great carnival in aid of the joint local relief fund. An enthusiastic committee, consisting of persons connected with the different interests, had been formed, and, under the chairman- ship of Mr. A. F. Pugh, each members put his or her best efforts into the work. No stone was eleft unturned to make the affair a success. Carnivals depend a great deal on the weather for their success, and all interested hoped for a fine day, but unfortunately some very heavy showers fell just as the procession started. The secretaries—Misses G. M. Cowley and B. L. Broadhurst—had worked energetically to get the arrangements com- plete, and were assisted by the stewards to prepare the procession, which was timed to start from outside the Public Hall at 3.30 p.m., but so much work had to be done that it was after 4 o'clock when the start was made. However, the collectors with their boxes, competititors in their costumes, and especially a comic turn-out of "Charlie Chap- lin," amused and interested the thousands of spectators during what would otherwise have been a tedious wait. The carnival pro- gramme consisted of nearly twenty items. The procession was headed by the police officers of the Garw, followed by the Blaen- garw St. John Ambulance Band (under the conductorship of Mr. H. J. Lewis), who de- serve the best thanks of the Garw people for their readiness in rendering sweet music, which was highly appreciated, en route. The Ambulance men, Fire Brigade members, Garw St. John nurses, and Garw Boy Scouts (under the leadership of Scoutmaster F. W. White, treasurer) presented a smart appear- ance in their uniforms, and lent colour and life to the procession. The "Ragtime Band" (under the conductorship of "Check" and marshalled by "Chic"), together with the "Cockney Costers," were very amusing. The carnival in general was a success, but lacked adult competitors but the little ones were in deadly earnest and evidently enjoyed the whole business. The procession wended its way from the hall through Oxford Street and halted opposite the Green near the Ffaldau Workmen's Insti- tute, where the judging took place. The judges are to be highly praised for their keen interest. The judges were: Mrs. W. John- son and Mrs Dapho Powell, Bridgend; Miss Maimy Thomas, Porthcawl; Lieut.-Colonel J. 1. D. Niclioll, Merthyrmawr; Mr. W. John- son, Bridgend; Drum-Major C. Davies, Blaengarw; Mr. T. Llewellyn, Ogmore Vale; Mr. C. A. Long, Llangeinor; Mr. E. Pugh, Pantygog; Councillor LI. Jones, J.P., Sergt. Evans, Messrs. John Llewellyn, George Clarke, John Hitchings, J. M. Owen, Jona- than Maddocks, F. G. White, and J. Griffiths, Pontycymmer. A concert was arranged in the evening, when the distribution of the prizes took place. The chairman was the Rev. W. Saun- ders, C.C., Pontycymmer. The following sang patriotic songs:—Madame Ruth Grif- fiths (contralto), Mr. Richard Vaughan (bari- tone), and Mr. Thomas Nicholas, bugler, each artiste being vociferously encored. The ac- companist was Miss Sarah Butler. A comedy in one act was given, the scene representing a living room of a Welsh countryside cottage. The caste was:—"Thomas Shon," Mr. D. John; "Dicky Bach Dwl," Mr. Christie Harris; "Marged Shon," Miss Sarah Jane I Howells; "Dafydd Hughes," Mr. T. A. Roberts. The prompters were Miss Maggie Llewellyn and Messrs. T. C. Roberts and J. J. Morgan, B.A. The sketch was excellently acted and warmly appreciated by the large audience. A general vote of thanks was moved by Rev. D. D. Evans, and seconded by Mr. Albert Day. Special applause was ac- corded the proprietor (Mr. Stone) for the free use of the hall. The enjoyable concert con- cluded with the singing of the National An- them. The stewards were:—Misses N. J. Thomas, F. Griffiths, N. Roberts, E. Davies, F. M.. Thomas, B. David, E. Davies, and A. Thomas, Mesdames Edmund Evans Abiathar Davies, H. Harris, Messrs. G. Davies, F. Hill, T. O. Morgan, J. M. Owen, Job Fox, T. J. Mor- gan, T. Morgan, Joe Davies, Arthur Bowen, Tom Williams, David John, T. A. Roberts, F. Tutt, J. Keartland, R. Freedman, D. S. John, E. Brain, D. Rees, J. Williams, J. Mur- ray, J. Maddocks, J. Hitchings, W. Jones, D. D. Evans, A. Day, S. Llewellyn, C. Gun- ter, Watkin Jones, and D. J. Rees. CARNIVAL PRIZE WINNERS. Any character on horse back, lady or gent: 1, Miss A. Morris; 2, Miss M. Morris, Oxford Street. Advertisement of any trade on foot): 1, Mr. Alfred Bale, Oxford-Street. Comic turn out (on foot): 1, Mr. Vic An- derson 2, Mr. J. K. Davies; 3, Mr. Syd Davies. Fancy dress costume, lady or gent: 1, Mrs. Bale; 2, Miss Beatrice M. Sparkes. Artistic turn out (girls under 16): 1, Miss Laura Phipps 2, Miss Maggie Evans special, Miss Catherine Eynon. Boys under 16: 1, Master Charlie Lane; 2, Master Hugh Davies. Decorated dog, led by* boy or girl: Miss Violet Anderson; 2, Miss Pegg Thomas; 3, Miss Catherine Roberts. Artistic cycle or motor cycle turn out: 1, Mr. Alfred Pyke 2, Mr. Sidney Trickey. Party turn out: 1, Garw Fire Brigade; 2, Hag-time Band. Tradesmen's turn out: 1, Co-operative, Aberkenfig; 2, Co-operative, Pontycymmer. Milk and ice-cream vendors' turn out: 1, Mr. D. J. Richards (cup). Pleasure turn out (horse and trap): 1, Mr: W. Farmer; 2, Mr. D. C. Jones. Boy Scouts' Competition 1, Garw Scouts. Best bugler: 1, Mr. Thomas Nicholas. Best recruiting bugling call: 1, Mr. Emlyn Davies. Best enlistment advertisement: 1, Messrs. Miles Jones and J. Fowler. Best decorated motor vehicle in procession: (Continued on Bottom of Next Column.)

| WOUNDED CANADIAN I WOUNDED CANADIAN RETURNS TO PONTYCYMMER. A GREAT RECEPTION. On Saturday evening a crowd, numbering some thousands, gathered at Pontcymmer, each individual attempting to get as near the station approach as possible, to give Driver George Bowen, of the Canadians, a hearty re- ception on his arrival home wounded. Driver Bowen is the son of Mr. George Bowen, Glou- cester Buildings, Pontycymmer. He emi- grated to Canada some years ago, and soon after the declaration of war joined the Cana- dian troops. When the Blaengarw St. John Ambulance Band (under the conductorship of Mr. H. J. Lewis) struck up the sweet and patriotic strains of the National Anthem, the large crowd knew the train was approaching. Im- mediately the train stopped, out jumped Driver Bowen. He has come," shouted the crowd as they rushed forward to greet him. After the Revs. W. Saunders, C.C., David Hughes, Councillor W. Pennant, Mr. Morgan Weeks, Sergt. Evans, Messrs. R. Heycock and D. J. Rees had received him on behalf of the residents, loud cheers were accorded him. He was then placed in a carriage, kindly lent by Mr. Thomas Williams, which followed the band to the home of Driver Bowen, where short speeches were delivered. Rev. W. Saunders said he was pleased to see a native of the Garw amongst the Cana- dians. He was one of those who had helped to bind Canada closer to the Mother Coun- try. (Cheers.) Mr. Pennant spoke with deep feeling, and welcomed the Driver home. He had known him from infancy; he was one of thousands of boys, formerly under his care, now engaged in the war. Driver Bowen was an example to others; he had crossed Canada and the broad Atlantic to do his bit. (Cheers.) Loud cheers were then given for Driver Bowen and the Band. THE DRIVER'S STORY. I In an interview, Driver Bowen, 1st Brigade Ammunition Column, Candian Field Artil- lery, said he was, prior to enlisting, driving an air motor at a colliery at Fernie, British Columbia. He joined on the 23rd day of August, 1914, and left for England on the 15th September, arriving at Salisbury Plain about 25 days later. Driver Bowen left for France on 7th February. On 17th April the Canadians had their bap- tism of fire, and took two trenches. "Orders were given to proceed to Ypres," said Driver Bowen, "and our men were given eight days' rest. News suddenly arrived that the enemy were advancing in massed formation, and were making headway on the left flank and bombarding like the devil! The enemy used asphyxiating gases which caused the Algerian troops to lose ground. Then we were ordered to re-takt1 the lost ground. It was a sight to see the Canadians attempting it under heavy shell fire and advancing in the open. In the famous battle, which will go down in history, the Canadians retired and lost four guns, but after a few hours again dashed forward under heavy shell fire. It was a mar- vellous sight to See the boys handling the guns, fastening the ropes, and pulling them into safety. A few days later Driver Bowen volunteered as a despatch rider, and while on a message, his horse tumbled headlong into a shell-hole. He regained consciousness and found that eight of his teeth had been knocked out, that his left foot was crushed, and that he had bad body bruises, and two "beautiful" black eyes. Later he was in- formed by a R.A.M.C. member that his horse had broken its leg and consequently had had to be shot. He was then taken to Boulogne Hospital, and from there to several hospitals in this country. Driver Bowen said the sol- diers were well fed at every opportunity. The British Infantry," he added, "are too good for the Germans. Even after the enemy sent over volumes of gas the enemy were chased and mowed down. He saw a young girl of 18 with her breasts cut off, and he added the enemy gave no warning to the inhabitants of Ypres, the result being that hundreds were shot down mercilessly. Every man-jack in Canada of fighting age was ready to serve the old country. Driver Bowen has another brother in training in Canada. He is of opinion that Britain will require every able-bodied man and it is time the young men realised their responsibilities.

PONTYCYMMER MAN'S ARREARS. At Bridgend Police Court on Saturday, Ruth Bowden, Oxford Street, Pontycymmer, summoned John Bowden, Blaengarw Road, Pontycymmer, for £ 3 arrears due to her under a maintenance order. Defendant was ordered to pay 30s. in a fortnight, or go to gaol for- a month.

DRUNK ABOUT THE MINE. ] John Frost, assistant repairer. Cuckoo Street, Pontycymmer, was summoned at Brid- gend Police Court on Saturday, for having been about Ffaldau Colliery mine while in a state of intoxication. Fined JEI.

AN OGMORE VALE GIRL. I At Bridgend Police Court on Saturday, Alice Gander, single woman, Ogmore Vale, was summoned for having behaved indecently at Nantymoel. Police ofifcers stated defendant was a nuis- ance, and many complaints had been made re- garding her. Her parents were respectable people, but they could do nothing with her. Fined tl, or seven days in default.

TRANSFER. I I At Bridgend Police Court on Saturday, the license of the King's Head Hotel, Ogmore Vale, was, on the application of Mr. D. Llew- ellyn, transferred from the late licensee to his niece.

OGMORE AND GARW URBAN I DISTRICT COUNCIL. I —,——.— I I NO MORE RIVER POLLUTION? I THE MAN WHO SAVED THE HORSES. A meeting of the Ogmore and Garw Council was held at- the Council Chamber, Bryn- men in, on Tuesday, when there were present: Mr. T. C. Jones (in the chair), Messrs. Ll. Jones, H. Day, W. Williams, W. Pennant, D. J. Thomas, J. Canniff, Alderman W. Llewellyn, Messrs. Jenkin Phillips, E. Griffiths, W. J. Morgan, Williams, T. Lucas, with the clerk (Mr. S. H. Stockwood), and the deputy clerk (Mr. W. Hughes). THE SEWAGE TROUBLE. I The Clerk read letters from the clerks to the Penybont R.D. Council and the Bridgend U.D. Council in which they stated they were pleased that the Council were proceeding with the work of renovating the defective sewers so as to avoid the river pollution. The Chairman: I think you can send and tell them the river has been thoroughly flushed now. Mr. Pennant: I expect they are acquainted with that fact. (Laughter.) NANTYMOEL STATION FOOTBRIDGE. I The Clerk read a letter from Mr. Blackall (G.W.R.) with reference to the footbridge at Nantymoel Station. The letter stated that the Company could not accede to the re- quest of the Ogmore and Garw Council that I they should pay part of the cost of repairing the bridge. If the Council desired the struc- ture to remain open it would be necessary for them to repair the whole of the crossing. The Company, however, would be pleased to do the work for the Council. The Clerk: They do not insist on the closing of the crossing, but they will not repair the bridge except at our expense, Mr. Pennant: What is the position? Are they under any obligation in the matter or are we under an obligation? The Clerk: Neither. If there was a foot- path there, it was there long before the rail- way. He did not know that there was any legal liability upon the Company to do the work. A Member: Perhaps the colliery owners will repair the footbridge. North's Navigation Company always did repair it before. Mr. Griffiths: I believe the Railway Com- pany have taken the bridge over, and they have been repairing it. In the first instance, there was a footbridge from time immemorial from Blaenogwy to Nantymoel. Now there are hundreds of children going over the bridge to school, and workmen use the bridge to get to the Wyndham Colliery. The Chairman: The question is what is the best thing for us to do ? What would it cost to repair the bridge ? The Surveyor: To patch it would cost about £ 2, but to make a proper affair of it would cost about £ 4 10s. The Chairman said to do the patching would be money wasted. If they wanted to main- tain the bridge they might as well do the thing well. They did not want to have liti- gation over the matter, but they wanted to maintain the footbridge as a public right-of- way. Whether they had it as a matter of in- dulgence or as a public right was another matter. It was agreed that the Council should re- pair the bridge. j LADY AND THE TAR. I The Surveyor reported upon a matter rela- tive to a claim made by a lady who alleged that owing to a certain bridge having been tarred right across she was unable to cross without walking over the tar. Consequently she slipped and fell, and damaged her cos- tume. The Clerk reported that there was on no- tice stating that tarring was going on, but he did not think there was any legal obligation for the claim, but at the same time he thought it would be wise to compensate the woman. It was propdsed by Mr. Pennant, and secon- ded by Mr. Lucas, that E2 2s. be granted.— Agreed. PROPOSED BRIDGE. A letter waseread by the Surveyor from Messrs. Cory Bros. with reference to the pro- posed bridge at Corbett Street, Ogmore Vale, in which they stated that before dealing with the matter they wished for plans showing exactly what was wanted. When they re- ceived the particulars they would be pleased to give it their consideration. Alderman Llewellyn said this matter ought not to take very much time if the surveyor was authorised to refer any correspondence that he received to the committee to deal with. This suggestion was adopted. SWIMMING BATHS INCOME. The Surveyor reported that the takings at the Pontycymmer Swimming Baths for the week ending July 3rd were 5s. 2d. July 10th. 2s. 2d.; July 17th, Is. 4d. and July 24th, nil. These items, said the Sur- veyor, did not include payments from the children of the Council Schools, but having regard to the fact that the schools would be closed during August, he proposed that the baths be also closed. That would mean a saving of zEl 18s. a week on the wages bill. The matter was left in the hands of the Surveyor and the Chairman. DAMAGED CLOTHES TO RELEASE I HORSES. The Surveyor reported that he had received a letter from a young man who released the horses from the Council's stables during the recent flood, suggesting that the Council should make good the damage to his clothes. Mr. Canniff said that during this great flood three of the Council's horses were in the stable, and the stable was full of water practically over the mangers, and this young man, who thought he would do what he could, rushed in with great pluck and rescued the horses. The service was purely voluntary and it would have been a serious matter if they had lost the horses. Mr. Pennant thought it was really brave of the man, because the mass of the people called upon him to come back. He might have been drowned. (Continued on Bottom of Next Column.)

Garw GleaiiLing s (By LLOFFWR ARALL) (By LLOFFWR ARALL) What with receptions to wounded soldiers and carnivals, the main thoroughlyfares at Pontycymmer have recently presented a very animated appearance. < We were all proud to see the splendid re- ception accorded Driver George Bowen. Talking about the carnival: The "Rag-time Band." Charlie Chaplin," "Sergts. Miles and Fowler," and "Stick It, Welsh," were highly amusing. • • • Unfortunately, an inopportune shower damped the ardour of some f the competitors and spectators, but this passed away like everything else is doomed to do. 0 a 0 We congratulate the competitors, who, in many cases, took part merely for the "fun of the thing." The officers and committee, who must have worked hard and succeeded so well, are to be heartily congratulated. A Blaengarwite was seen holding a closed umbrella over his head during|| heavy shower of fain. • • • Many of the Garw teachers are leaving us. w What is the matter ? "Garw" means rough —strong. Do they find it too strong here, and are they seeking fresh fields and pastures new ? Or is it the fact that the Glamorgan County Education Committee pays the 'lowest salaries ? Cardiff spends 75.6 per cent. of its total ex- penditure on teachers' salaries, as -compared with 57.4 per cent. in Glamorgan. « < We are glad to note that the gentleman who lost his friend's coat in Swansea has re- covered same. w < Studt's shows have been a great attraction during the past week. I We congratulate Miss Clara Robinson, of Blaengarw, upon the well deserved appoint- ment as headmistress of Tymeinor Infants' School.

A SMALL DEFICIENCY. | OGMORE VALE MILK VENDOR'S MILK. j At Bridgend Police Court on Saturday, John Griffiths, milk vendor, Oak Terrace, Og- more Vale, was summoned for having sold milk not of the nature, substance, and quality demanded. Supt. W. Davies said he purchased a pint of new milk from defendant's son. He sent a portion of it to the public analyst, and his certificate stated that the milk was deficient in butter fat to the extent of 6 per cent. Wit- ness had taken four samples from defendant on previous occasions, and they were genuine. The Chairman: It is a small deficiency. Supt. Davies: It is, sir; after I got the re- sult of this sample I took a sample from the farmer who supplied defendant, and that sample was genuine. Defendant said the milk was sold as re- ceived. The milk never came near his house at all; it was sold direct by the boy. The Chairman (to defendant): The percen- tage of deficiency is small, but you are re- sponsible for the condition of the milk as sold. You will be fined jEl.

I BAILIFF ASSAULTED. PONTYCYMMER COLLIERS "TURN NASTY." Charges of this kind are becoming com- mon in the district," said Mr. W. M. Thomas on Saturday, when prosecuting, on behalf of Robert James Campbell, County Court bailiff, Highland Place, Bridgend, two colliers named Rhys Bevan, Wood Street, Pontycymmer, and John Phillips, Bridgend Road, Ponty- cymmer, for assault. Complainant, Mr. Thomas pointed out, at- tended at Pontycymmer, to execute two com- mitments against Bevan. He had had con- siderable difficulty in finding the man previ- ously, and defendant was pointed out to him as he was entering the Squirrel Hotel, Ponty- cymmer. Complainant went up to him and asked him to come outside. He then in- formed him of the nature of his business, and that he would have to arrest him. Complain- ant had considerable trouble with him, and as he was attempting to arrest him, Phillips came up, struck him a blow in the eye, and then got on to his back and pulled him to the ground. While on the ground they struck him. A great crowd collected, and two other men joined in and assaulted complain- ant, and got Bevan away. Campbell was badly knocked about. The same evening P.S. Evans arrested Bevan, and on the follow- ing morning Bevan's father attended at the Police Station, paid the amounts owing, and wanted to settle the case by paying a sum of money. Charges of this kind were getting fairly common in the district, and he was in- structed to ask for an exemplary penally. The case was a serious <me, and the man was considerably ill-used. Campbell bore out his solicitor's statement, and said the blows he received were violent ones. Phillips said complainant first struck him. Albert Stincheombe, Oxford Street, Ponty- cymmer, deposed to having seen Phillips as- sault Campbell and get him to the ground, where both defendants struck him. Defendants were each fined £ 2.

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