The Glamorgan Gazette

OUTSIDERS IN THE COALFIELD. To the Editor. Sir,—The lack of volunteers and the pro- bability of thê- n.vessity of adopting conscrip- tion arisas from the following facts, as far as the mining districts of South Wales are con- cerned. At the outbreak of this terrible war and for some months following, thousands of young and middle-aged experienced colliery workmen responded to the call for volunteers, and joined the Army; but no sooner than this had taken place, thousands of North Waliaus and others who had spent their lives in agri- cultural districts, slate quarries, and other in- dustries, with very little knowledge of colliery w-rk, were, and are still, rushing into the coalfield to fill u > the gaps caused by the en- listment of our re!iow-workmen. They not only endar the lives of those left behind in the min. s, but have opened the eyes of the miners to che fact that by enlisting they are not only sacrificing their homes and lives for their King and country, but to the advantage of those shirkers who are rushing anywhere and everywhere but in the right direction, and are almost oa their tip-toes waiting and watching for an opportunity to jump into their fellow-beings' working places, with the hope that the latter will never be able to re- turn to reclaim their employments. Take the Garw Valley for an instance, wherefrom over 2,000 have joined Kitchener's Army. Anyone walking the streets on Saturday eve- nings would hardly credit that any had left the locality, if it wasn't for the strange faces we see, and the "foreign" language heard in the crowded streets. Really it is full time for the colliery officials who are employing these runaways, who are inexperienced and unskilled for the mines, but eligible for the Army, to show their patriotism by refusing to employ them to fill the places of volunteers, and to give preference to experienced colliers, if necessary, to keep up the coal output; but, if I am rightly informed, it is the other way about at a certain colliery. It is most unfair, and, to say the least, that men of this type should be drafted, or, rather, allowed to flock into the working places of those who have sacrificed all to fight the enemy. Where are the lodge committees of the Federation? Why are they so silent on this burning question among the ri.,11, and file who are withholding their services in consequence of what they have witnessed since the departure of their fellow-workmen? Where are the miners' leaders and their sympathy with the stal-I warts, long-tried, loyal Federationists, and who are equally loyal to their King and coun- try in the present crisis? Why not protest; against the action of these slackers and their. supporters ? Probably the same thing applies to other mining districts, and unless this can be stopped by the Conciliation Board, or some other autho-itv, then let conscription come, and the soon" t;ie better.—Yours, etc., P&ntyrhyl. WILLIAM WILLIAMS. I P?ntyrhyt.

BLAENGARW READING ROOM. I To the Editor. I S'f)- Will you kindly allow me to say a few words in your valuable paper in regard to our Reading Room at Blaengarw ? It is a wealthy institution, and kept up on the oom- pulsory poundage system, which means a penny per L, and another on anything over 10s. The collieries which pay these deduc- tion., are the Ocean and International, who pay about £4,000 weekly in wages. About eight o" nine shillings a week would buy the whole rook of papers any time, but now they have reduced it to about six shil- lings weekly. Now. Sir, at the time when we should have inereassed facilities of getting authentic news of the dear ones at the front, they reduce the current newspapers by one half, which is only tantalising, for what are two newspapers for 1,500 workmen, while the income is going up by leaps and bounds. There used to be three magazines monthly, but now they are represented by an old one of Septemlyer, which no re-pectable man ooutd allow on his table. A poverty-stricken gloom seems to hang about the place. Char- ity-supported re.ading rooms are better sup- plied with the current news. With an income of IL15 to £ 16 weekly, what earthlk, reason r-an they have to pay towards the object tliey represent the miserable sum i of six •h illings. I There are rumours about that no one of the committee ever appeai-i in the reading- room for the purpose of seeing the papers.— Your*, etc., J W. GARW Bt?rg&rw?Oct. 25th. J.W. GARW. I

GUARDIANS' EXTRAVAGANCE. I To the Editor. Sir,—Mr. Edmund D. Lewis, in the stress of other affairs, has no time to devote to "human otter hunting," whatever that may mean. Presumably it is intended as a crush- ing reply to one who has the temerity to differ from him, but I prefer to regard it as an at- tempt to retire as gracefully as po?iHe from a controversy in which he has been worsted, and am perfectly prepared to accept it as a I sign that he has had enoue h Next on the list is "One who pays," who, with zeal and virulence deserving of a more worthy cause, attempts to pick up the threads where Mr. Lewis dropped them, and justify the criticisms which have been expressed. I thank "One who pays" for his complimentary references to myself, and, in order to show I bear him no ill-will, shall be pleased, if he I; cares to furnish me with his nanip and address to present him with a dictionary, so that if he again feels constrained to give publicity to the products of his gigantic intellect (which Heaven forbid !) he may not make such a piti- fu1 exhibition of himself, and show such abys- srral ignorance of the Kine's English. A car- nivorous Board of Guardians, indeed! My dictionary tells me that carnivorous means to eat flesh, and after a careful heart searching I cannot find that the Guardians are any the worse for this not uncommon trait. There may be (I do not know) some vegetarians on the Board, but do they accomplish their work any more satisfactorily on this account? No, Sir, I am not to be bluffed by "One who pays," or any of his kidney, who are ever to the fore where criticism is concerned, but I slink out by the back door when constructive, and not destructive ideas are required. As far as I can see, his only claim to recognition is that he is not afraid to go home in the dark,, for we have it on his own unimpeachable tes- timony that even up till and after 12 o'clock he has seen the whole of the Workhouse ablaze with electric light. Dastardly extravagance! Yet this made such a deep, vivid impression upon him that he kept the matter locked in the secrecy of his bosom till the late champion of the ratepayers rushed into print, when he suddenly remem bered it again, and startled aa inoffensive electorate by the reverberations of his mighty vituperations. I am by no means surprised to find he is also one of the margarine maniacs—it is just what I should have expected from him. To drop fencing, Sir, and come to the point. Does "One who pays" constantly and unswervingly partake of the joys of succulent margarine in his own household, or is he simply one of those who considers it "good enough for the paupers?" Perhaps he will answer that question. I am afraid I am devoting far more space to "One who pays" than his drivel is worth, but as a ratepayer myself I cannot allow him, un- challenged, to take upon himself the right of speaking for me. If he really means what he says about the "dictates of a senseless majority," if the iron has entered into his soul, if he really is as zealous for the welfare of the ratepayers as he would have us believe, then at the termination of the war let him endeavour to associate himself as a member with the "business-like section" of the Board. If the electors of Tondu put him at the head of the poll they will deserve all they get. Yours etc., I "DISGUSTED." I

CAN MR. HODGES EXPLAIN? I Sir,—Will you permit me, through the medium of your valuable paper, to express my resentment of Mr. Hodges' method of con- ducting the examination of candidates for the C.L.C. scholarship? The "examination" took place on Monday last (25th inst.), and I was one of the four candidates. One of the four candidates was accepted as the district candidate for the final examination, which will take place, I think, at Cardiff. The ac- cepted candidate was Mr. D. Davies, Blaen- garw, and of the three rejected I was one. Now, I do not obj ect because I was rejected; nor do I object because someone else was ac- cepted. I am sufficient of a sportsman to accept defeat as cheerfully as victory—pro- viding that I am defeated honestly. In the first place, I have been intimate with the suc- cessful candidate for a number of years; and, from a knowledge of his activities, t can safely say that he is far inferior to myself in any or all of those things required to pass the examination referred to. The requirements for successfully passing the examination were (1) experience in the Trade Union movement; (2) actual work done on behalf of Trade Unionism, and (3) knowledge upon such sub- jects as, e.g., economics, industrial history, and sociology. Upon each of those things I maintain (and am prepared to prove it in company with Mr. Davies upon any impartial platform) that I a.m infirlitely more advanced than he. In the second place, Mr. Hodges •and I have had rather bitter exchanges of words uding the last 9 or 10 months. It is well-known in the upper part of the Garw that I have been active in the Trade Union movemefit for a number of years; and have, on occasions, personally accomplished grati- fying results. It is also well-known that I have not been in any official capacity in the Garw (not even as committee-man). I have worked entirely apart from that. The signi- ficance of these facts are manifested in the form of Mr. Hodges' questions, e.g.:—Ques- tion "Have you been active in the T.U. movement?" Answer: Yes." Q.: "In what capacity?" A.: "A committee-man, etc., etc." Q.: "Where?" A: "Swansea Valley." Q.: "Have you been active in I ay other capacity?" A.: N o." (I quote I from memory; the essence of questions and answers are correct; the words in their en- entirety may not be.) Note the effect: My T.U. activity has been much greater in the Garw than even in the Swansea Valley. But it has not been expressed in any "capacity" and, as the examination was entirely Socra- tic, the whole of my activities in the Garw wi- re unheard. And, as by far the majority of the delegates (especially those from the luwer part of the district) would probably not be acquainted with those activities, they would conclude from the examination that my activities were very limited indeed; especially as those expressed in any "capa- city" were all in another district. I would be very pleased to get an explanation from Mr. Hodges as to why the question should be framed "in what capacity?" instead of "What have you done?" If Mr. Hodges can demonstrate satisfactorily why I have been re- jected, I am content. But if not, I would remind him that an explanation of his con- duct Î4 looked forward to by no small number of Trade Unionists in this part of the dis- trict. Thanking you in anticioation.—Yours, PantyrhyL RICHARD BENNETTA. I PantyrhyL

I •JUMBLE SALE—On Wednesday last week the 20th annual jumble sale on behalf of the Bridgend Cottage Hospital was held in the Hope Institute, and proved a great success, so that the bed which the fund maintains at the hospital is secured for the coming year. After paying expenses about £ 75 was realised. Mrs W. Hopkins worked with untiring energy for the di-iry stall, and was successful in rais- ing R45 0s. 7d. A large number of voluntary helpers oootributed to the suocess of the sale.

VALE NOTES. I J (By PELA-GIUS.) I i J..46 &. ?& L, i? L Ar mL M6 M6 Ar ML Ar AW4 A 4 k 11 6 A V L Mk Mk alL IL M, AIL Mk AlqL *I We are glad to notice that the Llantwit Majc-r Choral Union have stai-ted practisiri- for the winter months. This Society, which is non-sectarian, during the past winter gave several concerts, the proceeds of which have been given to charitable objects, and those of last winter devoted to one or the other of our war funds. < < The kind action of Mr. Fred Price, The Hayes, in placing his large rooms at their disposal this winter, 43 in previous winters, is much appreciated by the society. Indeed, the Hayes Room has nearly become a public hall, let free of charge to every deserving eaase, for the District Nursing Association has also, since its formation, had the free use of this room. And yet another conces- sion—Mr. Price has granted the use of it to tee Belgian Refugee Committee. The "starring" of men engaged in certain occupations so that the recruiting ofifcers will not call upon them to enlist, is causing some men of military age to declare that the re- cruiting methods are unfair, and to state em- phatically that they will not go until com- pelled. They should remember that if conscription is adopted, it is more than probable that it will and must include selection, for the Gov- ernment have laid it down that certain indus- tries must not be depleted below a certain mark. w www We are pleased to record the fact that an- other old pupil teacher of the Llantwit School has been granted a commission in the Army. He is Mr. Walter Trigg, son of Mr. P. Trigg, of Llantwit Major. Mr. W. Trigg, like Lieut. Daniel Hopkin, served his appren- ticeship to the teaching profession under our headmaster, Mr. D. J. Williams, then en- tered St. Luke's College, Exeter. He was engaged latterly under the Glamorgan County Council at Abertridwr, and will join the Welsh Regiment forthwith as a 2nd Lieu- tenant. • V The veteran agriculturist, Mr John Thomas (late Tyle House) draws "Pela-gius' atten- tion to an error in his notes on the first Eis- teddfod, which stated that Mr. Andrews was the only surviving member of that commit- to. Mr. Thomas says: You see, I am very much alive at 94 years of age, and still re- member what post I held that day, and all the incidents connected with it. I was the pet son appointed to take the money at the gate, and had a very busy time. I remem- ber another thing. I had a warm reception at Cowbridge on Market days for some weeks after the eisteddfod. A dispute arose be- tween the committee and the contractor who fitted up the pavilion in respect to the charges. The contractor was a Cowbridge man. and kept pestering me until his bill was paid. Another thing I well remember is that Dr. Carne, in giving his adj ucli cations on the prose competitions was very charitable, and passed over very lightly the defects in the papers. On the other hand, the adjudi- cator on the musical items was an old eistedd- fodwr, who severely dealt with mistakes in the musical competitions, with the result that one or two local competitors, who were novices at eisteddfodau, pouted, and would not compete in the latter part of the meet- ing." Mr. Thomas tells many racy stories in connection with the wedding of Miss Carne (the doctor's daughter) and Mr. Adam Blandy, and the sports held to celebrate that event, which can keep for another day.

I COWBRIDGE SIFTINGS. i (By VELOX.) I 1* -r-' -r I We are modest people in Cowbridge, but when the "Western Mail" claims to have found the youngest British soldier actually in the fighting line, we must dispute the claim. Cam any place beat this: T. E. David, son of Mr. Ed. David, Eastgate Street, joined the 2nd Royal Sussex at the outbreak of the war when only 15 years of age, received nine months' training, was sent to the front, has seen several warm corners, has been wounded, and in hospital, out again in the firing line, spent his sixteenth birthday in the trenches (and this for the War Office) has not been al- lbwed a single day's leave since joining. Who is there, when he reads this, will not say: God bless the boy. < There are ugly rumours afloat regarding the fate of more of the Cowbridge lads, but we are hoping— • Lieutenant W. Thomas, of the A.S.C., son of Mr. W. Thomas, the Farm, St. Hilary, is, we are happy to say, proving his special fit- ness for the work which he has undertaken. He has gained rapid promotion, and has now full charge of a very large area in the north of England as purchasing officer. In addition to his practical knowledge of all matters ap- pertaining to agriculture, he knows something of a soldier's life. • We are glad to see that our worthy Mayor (Alderman W. A. James) is still able to get about the town he loves so well. That he may have a speedy and complete recovery is the wish of all. » » At a special meeting of the Town Council, Councillor David Thomas was unanimously chosen as Mayor for the ensuing year. He has previously held the office with credit to himself and to the Borough. Gentlemen! here's to the Mayor Elect. « t If "Pela-Gius" would like to advertise Llantwit a little, let him tell the people this (I would like to myself only it is not my business to advertise Llantwit): At the sale on Monday Mr. John Dav'd sold for Colonel Homfray a bunch of very fine oxen, and ob- tained prices averaging JE36 per head. But fair play—just a word for Cowbridge—the cattle was bred here. o o We all sympathise with an old friend, who, after obtaining a situation as "House Butler," lost his job through putting on a special white collar. Pity too, because he was a good and faithful servant; his attractiveness is not his fault, but if he had only just remembered that "beauty needs no adorning," he might have kept his job.

One of the social events of the season was the marriage, which was solemnised in Lon- don on Wednesday last week, of Captain Richard Southwell Wyndham-Quin, 12th Lancers, son of Colonel W. H. Wyndham- Quin and Lady Eva Wyndham-Quin, with Miss Helen Swire, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I John Swire, of Queen's Gate, London, and Harlow. V

RECRUITING MEETING AT BLAEN- GARW. On Thursday of last week at the Cinema, Blaengarw, a recruiting meeting was held. Prior to the meeting the St. John Ambulance Band (under the conductorship of Mr. H. J. Lewis) paraded the streets preceded by Col. J. 1. D. Nicholl and Captain Day, and a number of soldiers. They marched from Pontycymmer Station through the main thoroughfares, the Band playing patriotic selections en route. Great disappointment was felt that the great picture, Wake up, England" was not shown. Colonel Nicholl, in his speech, made a stir- ring appeal for recruits. He spoke of the peace and comfort at the cinema, and al- though he did not condemn their desire for some relaxation, he was sorry to see so many of military age who had not yet felt it their duty to respond to their country's appeal for recruits. The Garw Valley, he said, had in proportion to the population sent a great number of men. He regretted, however, that the majority of them were married men. (" Shame.") Employers would, he felt con- fident, be only too pleased to guarantee the places of all employees who had enlisted. The more men that could be obtained, the lighter the individual task. (Hear, hear.) In con- clusion, the speaker invited all patriots to come forward and thus save themselves from being conscripts. (Applause.) Capt. Day explained the shortage of arms and equipment in the earlier stages of the war, but to-day it had been remedied, and everything was ready for as many recruits as would come forward. One object they all had in view, and that was honourable vic- tory. (Applause.) The Germans had held the Allies long enough, and now gallant Serbia was in great danger of being crushed. He therefore appealed to all those of military age to come forward and strike at the bully of Europe. Unless sufficient volunteers came forward conscription would come. He hoped and prayed this would not come to pass. Conscripts, he pointed out, would have no choice, but would be put in any regiment the authorities thought fit. He expressed regret that the film Wake ii. ngland" had not arrived as arranged. Ti. <■ v -e the King's own words, when he his travels as Prince of Wales. D,. uu e--mtry act upon the warning then? No. N we rea- lised the meaning of his words, and appealed to the men of military age to come forward and assist them. (Applause.) Sergt. Meys, who has returned from the trenches, also made an appeal. Col. Nicholl later announced that eight young men had given in their names. (Loud applause.) A free house" was given on the follow- ing evening. Colonel Nicholl, Capt Day, and Sergt. Meys attended, the chairman being Rev. David Davies, Blaengarw, who made a strong appeal. At the close, the announcement was made amid cheers that ten young men had enlisted.

SUCCESSFUL RECRUITING RALLY AT BRIDGEND. A recruiting rally was held at Bridgend last Saturday, and though the weather was inauspicious, the event was a suooess, inas- much as a number of recruits were obtained. The town was paraded by a procession, head by the band of the 3rd Welsh Regiment, which was followed by men of the 23rd Welsh Pioneers, the Bridgend, Aberkenfig and Maesteg detachments of the Volunteer Train- ing Corps, and a number of soldiers who are at present home on furlough. Appropriate music was rendered outside the Town Hall, and recruiting speeches were made by Colonel J. 1. D. Nicholl, recruiting officer for the district; Captain D. Watts Morgan, and Captain Day, Territorial Re- cruiting officer for Bridgend. Captain D. Watts Morgan, in appealing to all eligible men to come forward and offer their services, referred to the military autoc- racy of Germany, and the subjection of the working classes, contrasting it with the state of affairs prevalent in this country. In the course of a stirring appeal he said he would rather die than live under German oppres- sion, after the freedom and liberty enjyed in this country for so many years.

YALE WAR AGRICULTURAL SUB- COMMITTEE. MEETING AT LLANTWIT MAJOR. A strong, representative sub-committee has been appointed in this district with the view of assisting farmers during the war with re- ference to farm labour and the maintenance of food supplies. At the first meeting, held at the King's Head Arms, Llantwit Major, on Monday last, the following were present, amongst others: Messrs. Evan Thomas (chairman), D. Jenkius (Flemingstone), Noah Morgan (Penybryn), E. T. Lloyd, T. M. Hop- kin (Rosedew), D. John, and Morgan (Mar- cross) Resolutions were passed (1) urging the pro- hibition of exporting feeding stuffs and man- ures, except to our Allies, during the continu- ance of the war; (2) that a demonstration of labour-saving machines should be held in the neighbourhood as soon as possible; (3) that steps should be taken to increase deficient water supplies; (4) that boys over 12 should be allowed to work on the farms. Several other resolutions were passed deal- ing with food production, with practical sug- gestions for giving effect to the same. Mr. Evans Thomas, Mr. Thomas (Red House), and Mr. Osmond-Smith were re- quested to interview the military authorities with a view to arranging for a supply of suit- able men having a knowledge of agriculture, as casual labourers on the farms. The chairman of the sub-committee. Mr. Thomas (Red House), and Mr. Osmond-Smith were appointed to act as an emergency sub- committee.

MAESTEG MOTOR CYCLE RACES. I The Maesteg and District Motor Cycle Club I held an interesting race meeting, and keen competitions ensued. The results were:— Any Power Machine: 1, Will Thomas; 2, T. Thomas. Machines up to 3-h.p.: 1, Will Thomas; 2, E. Jones. Single Cylinder Machines, up to 4^-h.p.: 1, E. W. Jones; 2, Edgar Thomas. Twin Cylinder Machines of 3 to 4J-h.p.: 1, Will Thomas; 2, Trem Thomas. Machines exceeding 4|-h.p.: 1, W. Bowen; 2, Edgar Saunders. Slow race for Twin Machines: 1, Trem Thomas 2, Edgar Saunders. Slow Race for Single Cylinder Machines: 1, Lodwig; 2, E. D. Jones. Polo Race for any Power Machines: 1, Will Thomas; 2, Moses Margam. Special prize for the competitor who wins most races: 1, Will Thomas. The proceeds were devoted to the Red Cross funds.

I BLAENGARW. C.E.M.S.—The St. James' Branch of the C.E.M.S. cancelled their usual weekly meet- ing last week, and attended the recruiting meeting held at the Workmen's Hall instead. EETHAXIA M.I.S.—This Society held its weekly meeting on Thursday evening, last week, when Rev. William Thomas (pastor) presided. Soles were rendered by Miss Ger- trude Bateman, Mr. Emrys Davies and Mr. Ben Jones. An interesting paper on "Thos. Comber, the missionary," was read by Mr. Willie Eynon, Church Terrace. Speeches were made by Mrs. Thomas Howells, Samuel Jen- kins, David Llewellyn, D. J. Parry, Thomas Jones. Mrs. John Griffiths was the accom- panist. ST. JAMES' CHURCH READINGS.-The usual weekly series of readings held in con- nection with St. James' Church tock place at the Parish Hall on Monday night, Rev. J. R. Thomas, L.D. (St. David's Church) presiding. Mr. W. Williams (Nanthir Boys' School) ad- judicated, and Mr. G. Sparkes, A.T.C.L., ac- companied. The awards were -a.% foltows:- Boys' or girls' solo, Miss S. Singleton; open solo, M. A. Gwynne; boys' or girls' recitation (4th psalm), Miss Winnie Gelder. Solos were also rendered by Messrs. Ben Jones and Al- fred Davies, and Miss Gii-vneth Edwards and M W. Pembroke, and a recitation was given by Mrs. Warden. The Rev. J. Davies, B.A., proposed a general vote of thanks, which was seconded by Mr. C. Samson. The Chairman sang the National Anthem. Miss R. Rees carried out the duties of secretary.

I PONTYCYMMBR. I CONCERT.—At the Primitive Methodist Chapel, Pontycymmer, on Wednesday of last week an excellent concert was given. Mr. E. Wellings presided. The programme consisted of renderings from the following:—Juvenile choir, Miss L. King, Mr. W. L. Hengoed, Master Willie Lyons, Miss A. J. Beaven, Miss Irene Alexander, juvenile choir, Mr. E. W. Davies, Mr. H. Apsey, Mr. J. Osborne, Miss L. King, Mr. W. Hengoed, Miss A. J. Beaven, Mr. E. W. D-i -K The accompanists were Miss B. Evans and Miss May Wolland. FUNERAL.—The funeral of Mrs. Emma Thomas Evans, 15 Gwain Bant, Pontycym- mer. who died on Thursday last, took place at Aberavon Cemetery on Monday. Deceased came to the valley some 40 to 50 years ago, and resided at Ffaldau Farm. She was a member of the English Congregational Church. Rev. D. D. Evans (Pontycymmer) officiated. The mourners were: Mr. and Mrs James Evans and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cuss (sons-in-law and daughters); Private E. J. Thomas, Winchester (son); Mr. W. J. and Miss May Thomas (son and daughter); Mr. and Mrs. Butler (brother-in-law and sister); Mr. William Jones, Swansea (brother); Mr. and Mrs D. 0. Grothoff (nephew and niece); Messrs. J. Butler and W. J. Davies (nephews); Mr. Johnny Evans, Misses Violet and Lilian Evans, Masters Willie and Gwyn Cuss, Miss Flossie Cuss (grand-children); Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Evans; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Evans; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Evans; Messrs. William and Charles Cuss, Aberavon. Wreaths were sent by: Mr. and Mrs. James Evans and family, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cuss and family, Mr. and Mrs. D. O. Groothoff, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Edwards, and the An- derson family. QUARTERLY MEETINGS-TOO quarterly meetings of Noddfa Baptist Sunday School were held on Sunday at Ffaldau Institute (on account of the church being renovated). The afternoon service was introduced with prayer by Mr. William Davies, and the following ( took part:—Morfydd Williams, Clifford Davies, Dewi Jones, Olwen Evans, Malwen Jones, Jennet Harries, Elizabeth Harries, Willie Davies, Gwyn Jones, Evelyn Davies, Cassie Davies Benny Jones, Muriel Dawe, Mary A. Griffiths, Dorothy Thomas, Rowland Howells, Gwyneth Phillips, Eleanor Howells, Gwilym Thomas, Ellen Roberts Elaenor Thomas, Caroline Lewis, Gwladys Davies, Olga Morgan, David John Jones, Stanford Howells, Idriswyn Davies. The evening ser- vice was presided over by Mr. John Davies (Brynheulog), and was introduced with prayer by Mr. Richard Hicks, the following taking part:—Recitation, Mr David Thomas; solo, Miss C. J. Thomas; duet, Mr. Thomas Phillips and Mr. G. H. Morgan; solo, Mr. Johnny Phillips; dialogue, George Evans, W. John Thomas, Ruby Thomas, and Davey Howells; quartette, Miss V. Jones, Miss C. J. Thomas, Mr. Tom Phillips and Mr. G. H. Morgan. An edifying paper was also read by Mr. William Lloyd on The Sunday School." Both services were greatly appreciated by large congregations, and the success of the meetings is due to Messrs. Edward John Evans and J. C. Roberts, superintendents; Edgar Evans and Glyn Davies, secretaries; and Messrs. John Davies, Geo. Williams, and Tom Phillips.

I PENCOED. LLANHARRAN HOUNDS.—The unusual spectacle of a fox being killed in the centre of Pencoed village was witnessed on Tuesday. The Llanharran hounds raised it a mile or two away, and it made in the direction of Pencoed, and was seen near Chain House. The hounds were soon on his track, and he bolted along by the side of the railway, and dashed through the hedge of Glenview House, through the garden, and then over the wall on to the road. Across the road the hounds cornered him, and his career came to a swift conclusion. The brush was handed by Miss Blandy Jenkins to Master Evans, of the High Corner Hotel, Llanharran. CONCERT.—A concert arranged by the Parish Council to provide a fund to send tob- acco and comforts to the soldiers and sailors from the village was held on Monday evening, the chairman being Mr. W. A. Howell. Those contributing to the programme were Miss 01- wen Pearce, Mr. Evan Samuel, the Pencoed Ladies Choir (conducted by Mr. T. Jones), Mr. Gearge Harris, Miss S. J. Lewis, a Male Voice Party (conducted by Mr. W. Lewis), Miss Canna Davies, Mr. W. A. Howell, Mr. Dan Davies, Mr. W. Lewis. Mr. J. T. Howell (Bridgend) acted as accompanist; Miss S. J. Lewis accompanied the Male Voice Party, and Miss Watkins (Llanharry) acted in a similar capacity for the Pencoed Ladies Chodr. The audience gave a warm reception to two looall musicians, who made their first appeapawe before an audience in the Public Hall. One was Mr. George Harris, who was encored for his rendering of "When the Ebb Tide Flows," and the other was Miss Canna Davies, who was well applauded for her rendering of a. violin solo. A vote of thanks to all taking part was moved by Mr. Lemuel Lewis, chair- man of the Parish Council, and seconded by Mr. Thomas Thomas.

I PRIVATE HEARNE, PONTYCYMMER. I Mrs. E. Hearne, of High Street, Ponty- cymmer, has been notified that her husband, Private Frederick Hearntf, 9th Battalion Welsh Regiment, has been wounded in France,

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NANTYFFYLLON I BETHLEHEM CHURCH.—Special, servi- I ces were held on Sunday. By special re- quest, Mrs. Olive Stevenson Howells, secre- tary of the Theosophical Society, Cardiff, paid a second visit. The lady preached at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. In the evening Mrs. Howells took for her subject, "World. Reli- gion." During the course of her address she gave the audience an insight of Eastern religion. The one great theme of the dis- course was the Second Coming of a great World's Teacher, and the great ideal of the Order the speaker represents, namely, the Order of "The Star in the East." Miss Jennie Griffiths and, Miss Annie Llewellyn, Nantyffyllon, contributed their part to the programme by singing a duet. Mr. E. Mit- chell, Caerau. presided- at the- organ. I

GLYNOGWR. I HARVEST.—The harvest festival services were held at Llandyfodwg Parish. Church on the 19th and 20th instant. On. Tuesday evening the Rev. David Phillips,. B.A., Vicar of Newcastle, Bridgend, preached an eloquent and instructive sermon., in English,, to, a large and attentive congregation. On Wednesday evening, the Rev. M. C. Gower Williams,. B.A., Vicar of Pendoylan, occupied. the pul- pit, and delivered an excellent sermon, in Welsh. The Vicar (the Rev. W. Edwards) took the services, and the lay reader (Mr. R. Radcliffe) read the lessons. Mr. Lewis R. Williams (the organist) presided at the organ. On Wednesday evening,, in the previous week, a harvest festival service was held at All Saints' Mission Church, Blackmill, when the Rev. H. R. Protheroe, B.A., curate in charge of St. John's Church, Tondu, delivered a thoughtful discourse in English, which was very attentively listened to by a large con- gregation. The lay reader (Mr. R. Rad- cliffe) intoned the service, and Mr. J. Lang, the stationmaster, read the lessons. The Vicar gave out the hymns and pronounced the Blessing. Mr. M. Prichard, the organ- ist, ably presided at the organ. The services were very successful throughout. Both churches were nicely decorated with flowers, fruit, and vegetables by the lady members of the congregations. The offertories were in aid of church expenses.

LALESTON. CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR LALESTON SOLDIERS.—On Friday evening an enjoyable concert was held at tne village school, having for its object the purchasing of Christmas gifts for all the men from Laleston who have joined the Colours. The chair was taken by Mr. Rees John, who, in a few well-chosen re- marks, explained how the proceeds were to be spent. An excellent programme was gone through, and the loud applause and demands for encores testified to the appreciation of the artistes by the large audience present. All the artistes gave their services free, s howing their willingness to help the brave men who are doing so much for us. The concert was opened with a pianoforte duet by the MicQes Cassie Owen and Smith, after which Mr. Tom Hopkins sang "Till the boys come home." Miss Elsie Roberts then sang a topical song, and in response to repeated encores delighted the audience with "My little grey home in the West." A choir of children attending the local school gave an excellent rendering of Kipling's "Recessional," sung to a well-known tune. Miss Bertha David, Mrs. Matthews, Mr. David Dsvies (the well-known Eisteddfod champion) and Mr. Bedford Morgan rendered songs in first-class style. The school children also sång "In a Child's Small Hand," Miss Margaret John, one of their number, singing the solo parts, and acquitting herself most credita,bly. The humorous side was not neg- lected, and here again the children did re- mark ably well. The action song, "Grandi- mothers Old," caused roars of laughter, and the grandmother "get ups" were quaint and excited much hilarity. The applause accorded them at the conclusion of the song reflects the greatest credit on the children who did so well, and on Mr. H. C. Sloman, Mrs. F. C. Morgan and Miss Dorothy M. Hender, who trained them. Mr. Tom Hopkins, too, caused roars of laughter with his two comic songs, "I followed her here" and Which switch is the right switch for Ipswich," being rendered in fine music-hall style. Miss Jennie Rich contributed two pianoforte solos to the pro- gramme, and played brilliantly. Her accom- paniment to the various singers were also feelingly played. Mr. Bert Jones was "it" in his topical song, "The Germans are coming, so they say?" The local committee, presided over by Mr. Rees John, are in the happy posi- tion to be able to send acceptable Christmas gifts to the gallant villagers who have an- swered their country's call. The best thanks of the committee are extended to Mrs. R. C. Griffiths for the loan of floral and plant decor- ations for the stage, and also to the ladies who supplied refreshments for the airtiistes, and to the many helpers who united to make I the concert a huge success.

LLANGYNWYD. 1 The Prize Drawing for the benefit of Evan I Rowland, Llangynwyd, has been postponed, and the winning numbers will appear in the 1 Gazette" on Nov. 12th. 6424.

MAESTEG. I FATAL ACCIDENT-On Wednesday morn- ing, Steel Treharne, of Shoemaker's Row, was accidentally killed at the Tonhir Colliery by a fall of roof. FIRE.—On Wednesday morning a fire broke out at the house of Mr. E. W. Bur- nett, 84 Tubervill Street. The Fire Brigade were called out,. Lieut. G. E. Howells being in charge, and No. 1 Squad were in action. By their promptness, what might have been a serious fire was averted. HALF-YEARLY SERVICES.—The half- yearly preaching services of Seion Welsh- Con- gregational Chapel, Caerau, were held on Sunday. The Rev. Row land Hughes, Tylors- town, occupied the pulpit and: preached edify- ing sermons to large congregations. The Rev. T. Bryniog Thomas conducted: the services in' his usual able manner. CONCERT.— An interesting misoellaneous- concert was held at Tabor Welsh C.M. Chapel on Wednesday evening in last week in connec- tion with the Young People's Mutual Improve- ment Society. The chair was taken by Mr. Rees Evans, and Miss Olwen Thomas ably presided at the pianoforte.. Great. pmise is-, due to those who prepared the children and to the adults who contributed to the gprogramrae. The con- tributors- were:—Miss M. Eaviers, Miss Dilys Lloyd, Master D. H. Lewis, Miss E.. Jones, Miss Muriel Williams, Miss Eiluned Lewis, Miss Nellie' Jones, Miss S. Lewis; the Vestry Child- ren, Miss Fanny Jones, Master James-Leonard, Miss Ursula Jones, Miss C. Morris, Miss M. Treharne's party, Master Glyn John, Miss May Rees, Mr. R. Treharne, Miss W. Murley, Master W. Morris, Mr. E. T. Jones. The usual votes of thanks- were accorded to the chairman, the pianist, and those who had taken part.

CAERAU. ENGLISH BAPTIST ASSOCIATION.— Most successful quarterly meetings in connec- tion with the Bridgend District of the West Glamorgan and Carmarthen English Baptist Association were held at Hope Chapel, Caerau (pastor, Rev. E. Myrddin Thomas) on Wednesday, under the presidency of the Rev. E. W. Probert (Maesteg). At the afternoon conference an able paper on The War and Christian Ideals," was read by Rev. D. J. Davies, Ogmore Vale. The Rev. T. Davies (Bridgend), and Messrs. T. Jenkins. Davies (Bridgend), Frank. H. Heaven (Tondu), H. J. Blackwell (Maesteg), M. Margo (Caerau), and the President took part in the discussion which followed, and. a strong resolution con- demning the growing evil of Sunday journal- ism was passed. Tea was kindly provided in the vestry by the ladies of the church., At the evening, meeting the Rev. J. Francis Jones (Blaengarw) delivered a powerful dis- course.

OGMORE VALE. ACCIDENT.—On Wednesday, as Glyndwr Jones, of Pentre Bailey Terrace, a scholar of the Aber Council School, was playing near the school, he accidentally fell over a wall..Upon examination it was found that the arm was broken, and treatment by Dr. Gifford soon followed. The lad is now progressing favour- ably. CALVARY ENGLISH BAPTIST CHURCH —Anniversary services at this church were held on Sunday last, when the Rev. J. M. Lewis, of Tabernacle, Maesteg, officiated throughout the day. Splendid sermons were delivered, and there were large congregations in spite of the inclement weather.—On Mon- day the third anniversary of the appointment of the pastor, the Rev. D. J. Davies, was cele- brated, when a large number attended a social and tea. An excellent spread was provided, and the following ladies presided over the tables:—Mesdames Palfreman, H. Williams, W. Broadway, Loughor, Giles, Reed, Davies, and also Misses Annie Pope Martha Moore, Cassie Pope, Cassie Williams, Ethel Coombes, Matilda James, G. Giles, and Evelyn Davies. During the afternoon the pastor received many gifts from members of the church and congregation towards the thank-offering fund. I The proceedings terminated with a short con- cert. Mrs. Morris and Mrs. Boobyer ren- dered solos; Misses Annie Dora and Doris Davies recited, and addresses were given by I Mr. A. Palfreman and the Rev. D. J. Davies. Miss Gertie Jones presided at the piano.

CORPORAL SHELDRICK. I Corporal Edward Shelrick, of the 9th Bat- talion Welsh Regiment, was wounded in France. Before enlisting he lodged wi-h Mr and Mrs. John Jones, Victoria Street, Ponty- I cymmer. I

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I NANTYMOEL The Winning, Numbers of prift. Drawing-, in aid of Mr. John Keefe are: 1540; 10677 1754; 494; 366; 1074; 178; 103* 1431; 626;. 1654; 1092; 1042; 1668; 901; 1459; 1814; 1777; 1513; 863; 1425; 905; 825'; 307. SUCCESS.—Mr. Cadvan G. Jones, 3, Os- borne Terrace,.has passed the Government ex- amination as certificated teacher.. He passed. with credit in history, elementary science, and, the principles of education and teaching. He was trained in the Islington Day Training- College. Mr. Jones is just now teaching in the Nantymoel Council School. SARON C'JHURCH..—The annual preaching- services of the Welsh. Baptist Church of Saron were held on Saturday evening and Sunday all day and again on Monday evening. The special preachers were Revs. Charles Davies (Cardiff) and D. J. Davis (Ystradgynliais). The discourses were timely and impressive. The pastor. (Rev. J. Hughes) conducted the services, and the singing was under the leader- ship of Mr. D. Bowen,, and Miss Thomas pre- sided at the organ. The congregations were' good. PRETTY WEDDING.—A pretty wedding, was solemnised at Bridgend on Saturday, the contracting parties being- Miss Elvira J. Spanswick, Arnant Villas, Nantymoel, and Mr. Herbert H. Redwood Trelick, Mon. eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Redwood. The bride was charmingly attired in a dress of cream lustre, and wore a large picture hat trimmed with pink silk, black velvet, and. orange blossoms. The bridesmaid, Miss. Annie Woosnam, Ogmore Vale, wore a pretty brown dress, and a black hat trimmed with at large white boa. Mr. William Cable, Ogmore Vale, acted as best man. After the nuptial ceremony, a reception was held at the: resi- dence of the bride's parents at Arnant Villas, where a large gathering of relatives and friends assembled. The presents were- numerous and valuable. FUNERAL.—The death of Mr. John Llewellyn, mason, Rowland Terrace, took place on Wednesday of last week, at the. ripe age of 76 years. He had- been resident. in this neightbourhood for over 44 years. He was a man greatly respected by all as one who bore an excellent character, and was an active religious worker. He was the senior deacon at Gilead English C.M. Church, and! was among the few who started the cause. about 40 years ago. He had capacities which: made him exceedingly useful in the, spiritual- side of Church work. His record as a worker is exceptional, and, although advanced in age, he was always in charge of his class in the Sunday School. He will be greatly missed in his church. The funeral took place last Saturday afternoon. A service was held at Gilead Chapel, and afterwards his- body was take to Blaenogwy Cemetery. The following ministers were present and took part in the service either at the house, the chapel, or the graveside :—Revs. M. J. Mills (his pastor), S. E. Pryddercli, J. Hughes, D. Gla nmor Jenkins, Hirwain Jekins, W. J. Bryant, and —■. Mill ward (Gilfach). Wreaths were sent by his. fellow officers at Gilead Church, his Sunday School class, and by the family. The chief mourners were: Mrs. Llewellyn (widow), Mr. and Mrs. James. Llewellyn (son and daughter-in-law); Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Llewellyn, Gilfach Goch (son and daughter-in-law); Mr. and Mrs. Thomas (daughter and son-in-law); Mr. Fred Llew- ellyn (son).—Last Sunday evening at Gilead Chapel, a memorial service was held, when an appropriate sermon was delivered by the pastor. The choir, under the leadership of Mr. John Evans, sang the anthem, Deep Jordan's Banks," and the "Dead March" in Saul was played by Mr. Edgar Phillips.

LLANTWIT MAJOR. DEATH OF A WELL-KNOWN INHABI- TANT.—On Thursday, last week, the mortal remains of Miss Lil Rees, of Commer- cial Street, Llantwit Major, were conveyed to their last lasting place at Llanmaes Church when the vicar of Llantwit Major and the newly inducted vicar of Lianuiaes, officiated. A large number of Llantwith friends as well as others from the surrounding neighbourhood attended the funeral, and there were floral tributes received from her aged mother, Mrs. Rees (sister), Mrs. Rich and Miss LiJian Dendy, her sister, Mrs. Brock and family, Captain Rich, brother-in-law and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. E. Lloyd (West House), Mr. and Mrs. David (Ely Rise, Cardiff), Mr. and Mrs. Morgan (The Mount, Bridgend), Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Col- lins (Penarth), Miss Florrie Price (The Hayes,. Cardiff), Mrs. Morris (Magor Vicarage), Messrs. Arthur, Andrew and Fred Price (The- Hayes, Cardiff), members and friends of the Llantwit Wesleyan Church, and Miss Nicholl (Woodford House). The departed lady had been for many years Superintendent of the Wesleyan Church, of which she had been a long life member, and her genial personality will be missed by her neighbours and many of the visitors who annually visit the town of Llantwit Major. Printed And P'1hi"lw.i bv thA-Central Glatnorasm Printing and Publishing Com- pany. Ltd.. at the "Glamorgan Gasette," ooioep. Queen Street, Bridgend, Glamot* pn. FEIDAT. OCTOBER 29th, 1915.