The Glamorgan Gazette

LETTERS FROM THE BOYS. I NOT ALL RIDING DONKEYS AND CHASING GOATS." WELSHMEN AT SALONICA. I The following welcome and breezy letter Teaches us from Saloiiica:- Dear Mr. Editors-May we command a few paragraphs in your valuable paper, and give you a few particulars of "Mid-Glamorgan" men who are doing their bit in far away Salonica, and who have nevertheless kept in the inner recesses of their memories pleasant thoughts and recollections of Mid-Glamorgan. You have no doubt seen or heard of the Tommies supposed holiday out here The riding of Greek donkeys (who as a rule are more stubborn and less pliable to reason than other breeds on the sands) or chasing Greek goats, etc., and no doubt it will all have seemed the height of happiness. Well, as an antidote to this, we would like you to, know our friend, the "Struma front." He is wide and gloomy and a long way from Salonica, where they do not ride donkeys or chase goats. We have met many men from our own district whilst in convalescent camp at Salonica recovering from the effects of the various special diseases they deal in out here. There was Jack Davies (Welsh) and Joe Harris, of the Devons, both of Gil- fach. and many others hailing from Llanelly, Maesteg, Brynmenin, The Rhondda, etc. What has struck us is the maner in which the Welshmen greet each other. You go to con- valescent camp from hospital, presumably amongst strangers. Yet w-t-hin a few yards of the gate you pass a group of men, and you are just able to catch one word of their con- versation. Your heart loaps up and your blood courses through your body. 'Tis only a Welsh word, but with what gladness one hears it! Without any hesitation you go up to the party and without any fancy intro- ductions you blurt out "Who spoke Walsh," "I did," "I did!" comes the replies. That is enough. You seem to have known each other a lifetime, and we soon know from what part of Wales we all come. We find also that we are not the only Welshmen in the camp. Everywhere we go we find some Taffies either amongst the privates or the N.C.O.'s, or even among the officers. In the evening you go to the Y.M.C.A. sing-song, and there again you find that you are not alone, for the Chairman (on this particular night) happens to be a Swansea man and he shouts for a Welsh party to come up and sing "Sospan Jack" or "Aberystwyth." He is not kept waiting long, and the rousing re- ception given them shows at least that we are not only tolerated but appreciated, es- pecially our singing. We hear also of our men in hospitals form- ing Bible classes, another acting as Chairman at a concert for patients (a Bridgend man by the way), another as having commenced a Literary and Debating Society and so forth. Everywhere you find the activities and ener- gies of Welshmen, especially Mid-Glamorgan men, at work. In sport they are just as active. A Bridg- end man again promotes football Ile.-tgues with the air line sections R.E.s: another ar- ranges a boxing exhibition and even a cricket match. With a leather pad as ball and two sticks as bats, such, Mr. Editor, is their en- thusiasm. May it never be damped, say we. You paper is eagerly devoured by Mid- Glamorgan men out here as it contains news our parents and friends cannot give in their letters to us, and thus for that alone you may rest contented for having done your bit. With apologies for being so long-winded, or d wou ld be the better perhaps "long-penned" would be the better word, and with best wishes for a continua- tion of your successful paper.—We are, etc., E. J. THATCHER (Bridgend P.O.) T. T. JONES (Nantyffllon). The following is also from Salaniea:- Sir,—Just a line to let you know how some of the Bridgend boys are getting on out here. There are several of us in this Wgiment- Trevor Jones, Horace James, etc.—and we are all "in the pink" and as happy as larks, except Leonard James, of Coity Fields, who is in hospital with dysentery. We are always talking about the fine times we had in Bridg- end. The good old "Gazette" is the paper out here. We are always looking forward for the mails and for the "Gazette," which reminds us of home. We left Blighty on the' '20th September and had an excellent trip, staying a few hours in Gibraltar, where we were very much impressed with the sights. Our next stop was at Malta, where we stayed two days. Malta is a fine place especially the Grand Harbour, which is the finest I have seen for a long time. Between Malta and Salonica we had a b xing tournament on board-Welshmen against the Scottish Regi- ment-fine men against fine. As it happened I was the only Welsmman to win his contest, which I did in three rounds—a Bridgend boy at that! We had our revenge on the Scot- ties by beating them next day in the tug-o- war. It was a fine trip indeed, but we had to wear life-belts most of the way. Salonica is a funny-looking place, dirty and unhealthy-looking. We came off the boat and started off at once on a march of eight miles —a new experience for u, with packs on. But we did it like Welshmen, top hole. This is a very mountainous country, worse than Wales I think, and they have very curious weather out here. One day it is cold and raining, another day it is hot enough to melt one. The hills are as bare as a bald head by the heat of the sun, and when it is windv one gets almost blinded with dust. All the Bridgend boys wish the Editor and the good old "Gazette" every succe: also its readers a happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.—Yours etc.— W. HCRFORD.

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HEOLYCYW AND DISTRICT NOTES I By SILURIAN." I His many friends here heard with deep re- gret of the death in Canada of Air. David Liewis, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Lewis, Heol- y-llan Farm, Coity. Deceased left this coun- try with four or live friends some years ago, and settled for some time at Seattle, Wash- ington, U.S.A., where he acquired some pro- perty. Subsequently he removed to British Columbia, and from there to Coalhurst, Alberta, where he died suddenly from heart disease on Nov. 13th. The sad news has reached his parents, with whom much sym- pathy is felt, in a letter from Mr. Evan Mor- I gan, secretary of the Coalhurst Miners' Fede- ration, who bore a warm testimony to the II sterling qualities of the deceased, who was only 43 years of age, and unmarried. I 1 i Mr. Albert Hall left Heolycyw early in 1912 for California to join his two brotners-in-law, who held positions of trust in connection with some important oilworks there. It is -gratifying to remark that Mr. Hall did well in Califor- nia, and has recently had the happiness to re- < turn to his wife and family, who have suc- 1 cessfully conducted the business in his ab- sence. We sincerely welcome Mr. Hall back to place himself at the head of his business once more. I 1 1 Last week we had the pleasure to welcome Sapper W. B. Hawkins, R.E.. home on short leave from the Western Front. He joined I the mlours n December, 1914, and with dozens of other Coy church Higher heroes has been in France for twelve or more months. Sapper Hawkins is a husband, and father of a large family, I whom he has always cared for properly and tenderly. He could have ¡ escaped military duties easily, but his patriot- I ism would not permit him to do so. His many friends and admirer", here gave him a hearty welcome last week, and wished him God-speed and God's protection on his return on Sunday to his unit at Folkestone. ) 14 I Messrs. Mervyn W. Payne, G. Warren, and E. Clatworthy, on Monday last attended the funeral of the lote and lamented Mr. Peter JonP* in the Swansea Valley as representa- tiv-es of the Raglan Collieries Lodge of the S.W.M.F. Mr. Maddoeks, cashier of Raglan Collieries, was also present to pay his last tribute of respect to the deceased gentleman, ( who during his residence here as manager of the collieries, deservedly won the esteem and even affection of all whom he came in contact with. Mr. Payne and his friends conveyed v?ith. -M r. P.. the sincerest sympathy of the workmen to the bereaved widow, son, and two daughters of the deceased. The Heolycyw and Heol-Laethog Soldiers' Committee have been able to make arrange- ments to supply each soldier's wife in the dis- trict with a ton of coal next week. and we are glad to add that the two families of Bel- gian Refugees, whom we have had the privi- lege to have among us for over two years, will not be left unremembered. One rejoices to note that the majority of the people of Cov- church Higher have done their duty right nobly in the present crisis. We were not aware less than three years ago that there was so much sterling worth and generosity in the parish. To-dav, no one can deny it. ? ? ? I MULTUM IN PARVO. Trefach Colliery flow puts coal on the market, and the quality is said to be very satisfac- tory.—Good progress is being made in the hard-heading driven from the Brynwyth to the Raglan Seam.—The Meiros Colliery Co. propose building houses at Rhiwceiliog for their workmen employed at Werntaro.—The Royal North West Mounted Canadian Police, as well as the local Mining Federation authori- ties. promptly reported the lamented death of Mr. D. Lewis at Coalhurst.—Four years hence New Bethel, the premier church of the parish, will celebrate its centenary.-—Heolycyw has just welcomed back to its fold a bard of no mean order in the person of the genial Dewi Cwm Pandy, who has returned frony abroad.— The times are not propitious, but Heolycyw sadly requires an efficient drainage system notwithstanding.

I LLANHARAN MINER'S DEATH. 1 I INQUEST AT BRYNNA. Mr. David Rees (coroner) held an inquest at Brynna, on Tuesday on i nomas Peikms and Caleb Tomlin, who were buried by a fall at the Tyncoed Drift of the South Rhondda Col- liery on the 4th November. Colonel Pearson, H.M. Inspector of Mines, and Mr. Tom Lucas (miners' agent) attended the inquiry.— Thomas Lint, collier, said he and deceased finished their shift and came up to the mouth of the drift. Perkins and Tomlin went back down the drift to attend to the pump, leav- ing witness at the surface. Suddenly witness noticed that the water pipes connected with the pumps had shifted down the drift some- what. Thinking that something untoward had happened, he went down the drift and found the roadway completely blocked up by a fall. There was no sign of Tomlin and Per- kins. The fall from the roof was of soft wet earth, which was running down "like sand in an hour glass."—William Charles Evans, under-manager, said that he was down the drift on the 4th November, some time before the accident occurred. He found that 22 yards from the mouth of the drift, and for a distance of five yards, a squeeze had occurred, forcing down the collars about a foot from the original position. Posts had been put up under the collars in the middle of the road the previous night. He instructed Perkins to re-open the heading above the squeeze with 9ft. timber, and the work had been com- menced. There had been no work at the face for a fortnight before the accident, only above the fall, where timbering was being done. The debris from the fall filled up the drift for a considerable distance. The drift had an in- I cline of 1 in 2. The bodies were eventually found in the debris near the pump.—A verdict of "Accidental death" was returned. Mr. David Rees also held an inquest on Tuesday on George Henry Challenger, collier, Brynna, who died from injuries received by being crushed under a fall of roof when he was making a new "sump" at the Cwmciwc Colliery, LtanliaTran.-A verdict of "Acciden- tal death" was returned.

I EWENNY I F. WEN NY MAN IN AMERICA—An old Ewennian, in the person of Mr. Geo. Thomas, son of Mr. Joseph Thomas, The Smithy, Ewenny, b&s just been honoured in Pulaski, U.S.A., in which town he has been settled some time. He is an inspector for the Columbia Graphonola Co., and his col- ka?ues took the opportunity of his leaving for a wider sphere of work to entertain him to dinner and a "smoker," and to present him with a handsome leather travelling bag.- I (N.B.—We regret that through an inadver- tence a paragraph appeared in our last week's issue stating that Mr. Joseph Thomas, The Smithy, Ewenny, .has a son, Pte. W. Thomas, invalided home from the front. This was in- correct, and was made in error for above.)

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MAESTEG MILITARY TRI- I BUNAL. ——— ——— MESSRS. NORTH'S NAVIGATION I OFFICIALS. Councillor Gomer Davies presided over a sitting of the Maesteg Military Tribunal on Tuesday evening. Other members present were: Messrs. Jenkin Jones, J.P., H. M. Jones, A. J, Hick", John Hughes, Thomas Lewis, Rees Griffiths, Henry Laviers, Alfred Nicholas, with the clerk (Alderman E. E. Davies), and the Military representative (Mr. T. E. Hopkins, J.P.). .L\TYFFYLLON BUILDING CON- I lii ACT UK."5. Horace Lucas (36), Grove Street, Nanty- n'yhon, applied for exemption on business gro?nus. He was a builder and contractor, in partnership with Mr. William Morgan. liiey had a number of houses now in course of erection in Harvey Street, and his being called up for Military service would entail serious hardship on the firni.-In support of this application, letters were read from the captain and lieutenant of the Alaesteg Fire Brigade (Messrs. J. Hocking and G. E. Howells), pointing out that the applicant was the only resident fireman in Nantyffyllon, and that it was absolutely necessary that the Fire Bridgade should be kept up to its full strength, serving "as it was a population of 40,000.—A letter was also read from Mr. J. W. Hutchinson, general manager of North's Collieries, pointing out that in case of an air raid on t.,it, collieries, it was essential to have an efficient Fire Brigade in readiness. A letter to the same effect was put in from Mr. Vernon Hartshorn, J.P., miners' agent.—Ap- plicant having retired, the Chairman asked whether it was the wish of the Tribunal that the application of Mr. Wm. Morgan, the other partner, should be heard before coming to a decision.- This course being agreed to, the case of William Morgan (36), the second partner in the firm of Morgan and Lucas, was taken at once. The grounds put forward for exemption were practically identical with those of the former application, with the ex- ception that Air. Morgan was not a member of the Fire Brigade. Applicant had been placed in Class C1 by the Medical Board.—As Mr. Lucas, the other partner, had not been before the Board, the Tribunal assumed that he was in Class A. His application was re- fused, Morgan being granted conditional ex- emption. The application of John Brace (37, Class C), Coegnant Road—tor whom Air JoshuA Davies, manager of the Coegnant Colliery, appeanof- wa* on the ground that he was indispensable to the propei- working of the colliery. As book clerk, he was responsible for all Govern- ment returns.—The Alilitary Representative (Air. Hopkins) urged that they were not to assume that, because a person was in Class C3, he was not required for Military purposes.— Conditional exemption was granted. Titus J. Thomas, builder, Neath Road, who was doing work of national importance (muni- tion work) was granted conditional exemp- tion. COLLIERY OFFICIALS. [ Mr. David Davies, agent of North's Collier- ies, and Air \Y. W. Paddison, senior surveyor, applied on behalf of the Company for the con- ditional exemption of W. ft. Rees (3o, mar- ried), Green meadow Farm, a surveyor and draughtsman in the Company's employ. Seventy-five per cent, from this department had already joined the colours—in fact, all who could possibly be spared. The Company considered Mr. Ree^ indispensable.—The Mili- tary Representative: Don't you think you can get a man over military age to do this work ? —Mr. Davies: No, sir.—Have you tried?- Yes.—What about Mr. ————?—We must have a reliable man.—Conditional exemption was granted. Mr. Edgar L. Adams applied on behalf of North's Collieries for the exemption of A. E. Yarsley (single), colliery wage clerk.—The verdict in this case was two months, without power to review or vary. Mr. David Davies, representing North's. applied for an exemption for Paul Flamunk (Class A), colliery clerk in charge of the ex- plosives—an important post in view of the Mines Regulations.—The Military Represen- tative: It is hopeless to exempt anyone in Class A.—Application refused. TRADESMEN'S APPEALS. Thomas R. Rees, grocer, Caerau Road (29, single), was granted conditional exemption. Benjamin Owen Davies (30), tailor, Picton Street, Nantyffyllon, applying for exemption, said that prior to the war there' were four brothers in the business; three had joined the colours, and he was the only one left to carry it on. He was in Class A.-The Military Re- presentative cited a case in which it was held that the fact that three brothers had joined the Army was no ground in itself for exempt- ing the fourth.—Mr. Henry Laviers: But this case is not on all-fours with that. There is a business in this case, which must be pro- tected.—Conditional exemption was granted. Edgar Thomas (38, single), Bridgend Road, applied for exemption on the ground of domes- tic and financial hardship. He was in Class A.—Granted four months. David John Lewis (27, Class B2), boot and shoe maker and repairer, applied on the ground that he was the only bespoke boot- maker in the locality, and that he was en- gaged chiefly in repairing workmen's boots.— Conditional exemption. Theophilus Williams C28, single). Queen St., boot and shoemaker in partnership with his brother, was granted conditional exemption. William John, widower (35), assistant sup- erintendent for the Pearl Assurance Co., for whom the district superintendent (Mr. J. Griffiths) applied, was granted four months', with power to appeal. Mr. George Thomas, auctioneer and income tax collector, applied for exemption on behalf of his clerk, W. H. Jones (21), Llynvi Road, on the ground that he was indispensable to the collection of Government taxes.—Granted conditional exemption. A. Williams (26). hairdresser, Talbot St., was granted conditional exemption.

COWBRIDGE POLICE COURT. Tuesday.—Before Colonel Homfray and Mr. I E. T. Lloyd. Ben Gibbon, Ystradowen, for allowing his colts to stray on the highway, was fined 5s. James Pascoe, Llanharran, for not having a collar with his name on his dog, was fined 5s., and for allowing the dog to be at large, 5s. Thomas C. Bowden, Llanharran, for a simi- lar offence, was fined in each case 5s.

PENCOED. I BENEFIT CONCERT.—A successful con- cert was held at the Public Hall, PenCoed, on Thursday last week, Mr. J. T. Salathiel pre- siding, for the benefit of Mr. G. H. Young, who is unfortunately in a very delicate state of health. The concert was well patronised, and the various items were well received. Following is the programme:—Pianoforte solo, Miss C. Davies; songs, Miss Olwen Pearce, Mr. D. J. Kinsey, Mr. Bedford Mor- gan recitation, Mr. D. J. Gwyn; song, Miss B. Jones; duet, Messrs. Kinsey and Morgan; songs, Miss S. J. Lewis and Wm. Lewis; con- juring, Air. Dick Thomas violin solo, Miss C. Davies; songs, Mr. D. Kinsey, Mr. Bedford Alorgan, Miss S. J. Lewis; recitation, Mr. D. J. Gwyn; duet, Air. Davies and Miss Jones; song, Miss Olwen Pearce. Miss Conna Davies accompanied.

NANTYMOEL SOLUIER KILLED IN ACTION. 1, PTE. W. E. MORGAN. I News arrived on Thursday of last week that Pte. W. E. Morgan, Nantymoel, was killed in action between Nov. 13th and 15th. He was in charge of a Lewis Gun Section, and the letters received by his parents show that he was exceedingly popular with his fellow soldiers, and they deeplv lament his death. 11 The Late Pte. W. E. Mornan. The son of Mr. and Mrs; Richard Alorgan, Osborne Terrace, Nantymoel, Mr. Effie Morgan wias pursuing his studies in the Uni- versity, Cardiff, before he joined the Forces, and seemed likely to make his mark in the teaching profession. A great favouritei with a large circle of friends, he was quiet and gentlemanly in his manner, and evinced strong Christian tendencies. The whole neighbourhood has felt the blow of his death, and general sympathy is shown with' his parents. A memorial service will be held shortly at Gilead Church, of which he was a member. He was only 21 years of age, and he never shirked his duty. There is another brother out at the front — Pte. Reggie Morgan.

BLAENGARW. I FUNERAL. The funeral of little Katharine Llewellyn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Llewellyn, Herbert Street, Blaen- garw, took place in private on Thursday, 7th inst. The little one's illness was very short I but severe. DR. BARNARDO'S HOMES.-At Blaen- garw on Saturday last the annual collection towards Dr. Barnardo's Home took place. A bevy of ladies were to be seen carrying out the splendid work of collecting for this most deserving of causes. The result of their un- tiring efforts brought in to the energetic sec- retary (Miss B. Morgan, Preswylfa, Blaen- garw) the handsome sum of £ 11 9s. lOd. The following ladies collected :—Mrs. Duggan, Misses M. Morris, M. Thomas. L. Jenkins, C. Lewis, Leak M. Jones, Edith Benbow, Mary Jenkins, Olive Morgan, Ivy Davies, G. Jen- kins, 0. Davies, C. Williams, V. Benbow, S. Benbow, May Watts, F. Davies, B. Jenkins, M. Morgan, C. Davies, A. G. Evans, C. Dent, M. Carpenter, D. John, R. Gowl, Beatrice Morgan and F. Baker.

"SHOP WINDOWS." I THOUGHTFUL LECTURE AT OGMORE VALE. A lecture under the auspices of the Young People's Guiid, Ogmore YaJe English Congre- gational Church, was-held on Wednesday of last week by the nev. L. G. Lewis (Bethle- hem), the subject being "Shop Windows." Air. W. Richards was in the chair. I The status of a locality, said the lecturer, could be discerned from its shop windows. The chief object of the shop window was to catch the eye and win the heart. The busi- ness man was justified in advertising and ex- hibiting his business, but a dvertising devoid of honesty and truth was to be strongly con- demned. The shop window of the unscrpu- lous htiginess man had often proved the un- doing of the innocent public. The lecturer pleaded for more truth and modesty in this respect. The shop window shouJd exid for the good of the locality as well as for the per- ,v as well as for the per- sonal advantage of the business man. Deter- mination was often needed to avoid being ) tempted beyond one's means. The chief ) business of life was to learn to do without. No bargain was cheap if purchased at the ex- pense of impoverishment, or if the article was not really needed. The leisure hour, conUnued the speaker, also had its attractive and enticing shop win- dows—many of them pernicious. A.n occa- sional hour of innocent frivolity was not con- demned. It was good for the heart. But there was the other kind. The unhealthy literature of the day was a harmful shop win- dow; so also was the misleading advertising column of the press. Another harmful and alluring windows were the public house, gam- bling and the cinema. It was time the church opened its eyes to grapple with these evils. Legislation would not and could not. The church was the only institution that could do this effectively. The church also had its shop windows, and it should utilise it to at- tract and win the community from the im- pure, by producing aud exhibiting the pure. The best advertisement i he church possessed was the Christ life of its members. Pulpit eloquence and theology as attractions had had their day, but no window needed more care- ful dressing than the life of the members. Religious feeling was not enough unless it was translated into living activity. The lecturer spoke for an hour and a half to a large and appreciative audience, many of them no doubt attracted by the desire to hear Mr. Lewis for the last time before he leaves the district for Pontardawe at the end of the year. The occasion was the wind-up of the first half of the session, on the general success of which the Guild is to be congratu- lated. Among the subjects dealt with have been "Culture." "Is the pulpit losing its power?" "Is novel reading ,healthy ?" "The hymn that has impressed me, and why." "Is it possible to be a Christian and go to places of Amusement?"

I NANTYMOEL I "CYMDEITHAS Y CYMREIGYDDION." —This society held its public meeting on Tues- day evening last week at Bethel Chapel. The special speaker was the Rev. Dr. Moelwyn Hughes, of Cardigan town, who delighted a large and attentive audience with an intensely interesting lecture on Imagination." The Rev. M. J. MilLs presided, and a cordial i ae of thanks was given to the lecturer, upon the proposal of Rev. J. R. Pugh, B.A., seconded by Mr. W. D. Williams, M.E. HALF-YEARLY MEETINGS.—On Sunday last the special half-yearly preaching services of Hope English Congregational Church were held. The preacher for the occasion was the Rev. Glasnant Jones, Dunvant. There were large congregations, and the discourses of the rev. gentleman were followed with interest and pleasure. The Rev. T. Hirwain Jenkins (pastor) superintended the services. FUNERAL.—On Monday last the funeral took place of little Albeit Williams, the five- year-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Williams, 42 Commercial Street. Deceased was an effec- tionate little fellow, and his class in the day school attended the funeral. The burial rites were performed by Revs. J. R. Pugh, B.A., and E. Adam Evans, B.A. Aluch sympathy is shown towards the parents in their bereave- ment. STRANDED SOLDIERS.—The flag day on behalf of stranded soldiers turned out fairly successful, and it is proposed to have a similar "day" again in the early spring for the same purpose. The following acted as sellers last Saturday: Misses Ethel Jones, Gwladys Williams, Gertie Lawrence, Edna Griffiths, Maggie Stephens, Maggie Jones, Katie Morris, Beatie Bowen, Blodwen Hughes, Gwen Jones, Lena Nation, Hilda Owen, Ruth Edwards, Gwladys Hamer, Martha Owen, Annie Bryant, Bessie Roach, May John, M. Lizzie Thomas, Gwen Thomas, Violet Prynne, B. Baker, Nellie Harris, Lily Hughes, and Gwladys and Edith Morgan. ————— —————

LLANTRITHYD. I DEATH.—We regret to announce the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Williams, of Busland Fa rm, which took place on Monday of last week at the ripe age of 86 years. The widow of the late Air. Wm. Williams, who prede- ceased her by 25 years, the deceased lady was the olde-st inhabitant in the parish, having lived on the same farm for 58 years. The funeral took place on Friday, last week, when a large number throughout the Vale gathered to pay their last tribute of respect and to show their sympathy with the bereaved family. A short service was held at the house, conducted by the Rev. T. Cynon Davies, rector of the parish. The hymn "Lead Kindly Light" was sung, after which the coffin was borne to the Parish Church. The rector again officiated, assisted by the Rev. Morris, Flemingstone, in the church and at the graveside. The hymns "0 God our help in ages past" and My God my Father while I stray" were sang with much feeling. Among others in the church we noticed the Revs. Thomas, vioar of Llancarvan and W. Edgar Evans, Carmel Congregational. The coffin was laden with beautiful wreaths, among which was one from General and Mrs. Tyler, and another from Major Tyler and Mrs. Bond. The singing of the old Welsh hymn "Bydd myrydd o rhyfeddodau" brought the sad proceedings to a close.

OGMORE VALE. Winning Numbers of'Prize Drawing for Jolili Jones, Railway Terrace, Ogmore Vale:—1461; 1467; 440; 1452; 103; 1151; 449; 854; 143; 501; 805; 322; 1387; bll; 889; 901; 515; 628; 279; 84; 167; 720.—Prizes uni-t be claimed within 14 days.- WT. J. Davey,Hon. Sec. 7273 QUARTERLY MEETI.NG.-The quarterly; meeting of the Calvary English Baptist Sun- day School which took place on Sunday even- ing, was well attended, and the programme was very much enjoyed. The following con- tributed to the programme :-Emma Palfre- man, .Mat i Ida I-alfi-eiiiaii, Johnny Evans. Alcwyn Reed, George Palf reman, George Reed, Reggie Palmer, Phyllis Williams, Louie Taylor, Entys Davies, Maggie Pope, Morfydd Pope, May Pilfi-eman, Lizzie Reed, Sully Parkhotise. Solos were rendered bv Miss- Martha Moore, Air. Idris Cooper, and Mrs. A. Boobyer. In the absence of the superitnen- dent. the chair was taken by Air. J. Lewis. Miss Hose was the accompanist. COMPETITIVE MEETING.—A successful competitive meet ing was held on Monday last week at Philadelphia Baptist Chapel, Ogmore Vale. in connection with the Penny Roadings. The chapei was crowded, and the competitions were very keen. Air. Henry Davies, Nanty- moel, presided. The adjudicators were:- Music, Mr. Owven Jones, A.C., Ogmore Vale; literature, K-ev. T. Alansel Thomas. The successful competitors were:—Welsh reading; May Thomas, John Street. Best writteni Psalm: Violet Evans, John Street (special prize to Sephora Paget).. Solo, under 15: Prize divided between Annie Williams and Dilvs Lewis, John Street. Recitation for children Prize divided between Violet Evans and Gwyneth Howells, John Street (special prir//e to Muriel Pearce, John Street). Adults" solo: Mr. T. 0. Brooks, John Street. Best love-letter: Mr. Evan Davies (Ifan Ddu), Og- more. Quarette: Miss Gwen Price and friends.. Ogmore. Octette: Mr. D. J. Wil- liams and cousins..Ogmore. Mr. J. Griffiths,, the well-known elocutionist, obliged the audi- ence with one of his favourites. No one. succeeded in the "guess competition," and the cake, which was given by Mr. Evans, John Street, was sold to the chairman. DEATH.- W e regret to record the demise,. at tue comparatively early age of 46, 01 AlrSo. Mary Jane Brooks, wife of Mr. Joshua. Brooks, ilenti-e Bailey Terrace, Ogmore Vale,, winch took place on Tuesday last week. The deceased lady had been of delicate health for- many years, but her passing away came as a. shock even to her close acquaintances. In. o uiy last her younger son was killed at a local colliery, whilst her husband has only recently undergone the amputation of a leg after two- years suffering, and these tribulations un- doubtedly affected an ah'eady impaired sys- tem. The following Saturday her mortal re- mains were laid to rest at Pwllypant Ceme- tery, jten. T. M. Thomas (Philadelphia) offi- citing throughout, assisted at the graveside by the Rev. J. U. Jones (Bethania), who had known the deceased for over thirty years- The mourners included: Mr. J. Brooks (the widower), Alessrs. T. G. Brooks (son) and W„ Brooks (brother-in-law); Mrs. J. Thomae- (sister); Mr D. Williams,. G. and L. (brother)-, Mr. J oseph Williams (brother), Maesteg; Air., and Airs. W. Williams and Mr. John Daniel (cousins). Resolven Mr. and Mrs. W. Jarrett (cousins), Alaesteg; Mr W. Llewellyn (oousin), Kenfig Hill: Mr. E. J. Absalom (nephew) and: Mrs. R. Griffiths and Airs W. G. Rees (nieces) Alaesteg; Mr. and Mrs. T. Dunn )nepliew anal niece), Nantymoel. FUNERAL.—The fUJIeraJ o Mrs. Noyes, Bridge Street, Ogmore Vale, took place on Wednesday Inst at the Ogmore Vale Ceme- tery. The deceased lady was one of the old- est and most respected inhabitants of the- town, and the funeral was largely attended. The following were the mourners:—Mr. Wm. Noyes (son), Mrs. Wallington (daughter),, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Noyes (son and daugh- ter-in-law), Pte. T. Hawkins (12th Welsh) and Mrs. Hawkins, Cpl. G. Adlims and Mrs. Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Evans (sons-in- law and daughters), Masters G. Adams and Ernie Hawkins (grandsons), Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Frederick, Coychurch (sister and? brother-in-law), Mr. Richd. Frederic1., Coy- church (nephew), Mr. J. Llewellyn, Coy- church (brother-in-law), Mr. D. Jones, Moor Farm, Coychurch (cousin), and Mrs. White- head, Llantiisant (sister). Wreaths wer& sent by the fam/y and Gunner Noyes? H.M.S. Temeraire it son of deceased who was unable to attend; ooing on ictive? service)* The Rev. E. Hot?h omciated at the hous? and at the graveside.

PANTYGOG. COMPKrITIYR MEETING.—A successful competitive meeting was held at Salem on Tuesday, last week, when the-followin gchil- dren were successful in the various competi- tions :-Reeitation for children under 8^ Gladys Thomas; 2, Olwen Morgan; solo for girls under 16, Rachael Ann Parry: 2,. Maggie M. Thomas; recitation for boys, Timi Gronwy and Bryn Davies; duet for children, under 16,, "Pant-y-Pistyll," Gladys Thomas- and Linda Rees: guessing competition for girls, Ceinwen Thomas and Edith Whit ford guessing competition for boys, Willie Price- and Emlyn Davies; impromptu animal draw- ing, Tim Gronwy. Afrs. Ivor Thomas made- an able judge on the musical items, and Wm. Thomas, Pant Street, on the recitations, etc.. Miss May Stone was at the orga,n as usual.

MABSTEG. MADAME OOKSTTEIO, Palmist, is still con- I tinuing her Palmistry Readings at the Market Ground, Maeste; Hours: 2.30 till 5; 6 till 9. 9252

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