The Glamorgan Gazette

BRIDGEND POLICE COURJ. Satcedai.—Befor: Alderman Wm. Llewellyn (chairman), Col. J. 1. D. Nicholl, Dr. E. J. Parry, Capt. W. H. C. Llewellyn. Messrs. T. E. Hopkins, G. E. Llewellyn, John Rees, Thomas E. Lewis, Rees Griffiths, and William Powell. A Good Name—But.—Grace Roberts, married, was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Castle Street, Maesteg. The police officer who proved the case said defendant was "detained wantil sober.For more than twelve months she had been a stranger to the Court, and was now fined 15s. Foolish Past i me.-Cornali us Vaughan, Milton Street, Cardiff, and Ivor Cooper, Nora Street, also of Cardiff, men in charge of one of Brain's motor lorries, were charged with damaging to the extent of 15s. the G.W.R. signal cabin at Tondu, on Sept. 16th.-Signalman Rendle de- posed that at 3 o'clock on the afternoon in ques- tion he heard a crash of glass, and saw defen- dants throwing stones at the cabin, smashing the slates on the roof, and breaking the glass in the windows of the cabin, which oontains the signalling apparatus.—G.W.R. Detective Inspec- tor E. Townshend gave evidence of admissions made by defendants, each of whom waa fined '< £ 2 or 14 days. Illicit Joy Rides.—Mrs. Lily Highnam, Ogwy Street, Nantymoel, who did not appear, was charged with riding on the Great Western Rail- way without a ticket.—Evidence was given that on the morning in question, at 12.35 defendant went to Nantymoel Railway Station, and left by the 12.40 train without the formality of taking a ticket. The special ticket examiner, at the time on duty, kept her under observation, went by the same train, noticed that at Bridgend de- fendant was met by a young girl, stayed for eome time on the platform, and finally took a third single ticket to Llantrisant. At the last- mentioned place the special ticket examiner asked defendant where she had travelled from, and she said "From Bridgend," and gave up the ticket. Said the ticket examiner, "You have come from Nantymoel." Defendant then made the statement, "I came from Nantymoel by Toad in one of Bevan and Llod's vans." The inspector said, "I saw you get into the train at Nantymoel, which defendant then admitted, and offered to pay her fare, which Vas not ac- cepted, although she stated she had "plenty of money." She gave the fictitious name of Lily Lewis, but her correct address.—Fined £ 2 or 14 days. Owen Power, traveller, Dunraven Place, Bridgend, was also fined £ 2 for a similar offence, and Oliver Bowen, labourer. The Square, Newcastle Hill, Bridgend, n. Chance to do Better.—Sarah Dobbing, Adare Street, Pontycymmer, was summoned by the N.S.P.C.C. for neglecting her six children (whose ages range from 13 to eight months) in such a way as to be likely to cause them un- necessary suffering.—Defendant was accompan- ied by her husband—a young soldier in khaki, who spoke up briskly in his wü. behalf, she pleading not guilty, and apparently either too dif$dent or too acutely affected to speak for her- self.—Mr. Harry Lewis (solicitor for the So- ciety) said the woman's total income was small, .namely, < £ 2 Is. 6d. a week, her husband's Army allowance, and 4/6 out of local funds, and her weekly rent was 6/6.—Inspector R. Best (local officer of the Society) spoke of his visits to the house, and described the condition of the chil- dren, who though fairly well nourished, were in undesirable surroundings, and the mother "had not the least control over them.—P.S. Evan Evans agreed, adding that defendant was of sober habits, but apparently was of weak intel- lect.—The husband: She has not neglected the children; on the contrary, she has done her best for them.—The Chairman said some arrange- BMmt must at once be made for the care of the children. The four eldest they ordered to be sent to the Workhouse, the other two to be left for a time with the mother. In adjourning the case for a month, the Alderman told the de- fendant that unless in the meantime she did her duty as a mother, she would probably be sent to gaol. Arrears.—John Davies, stoker, Nantymoel, was summoned for arreas of maintenance of his daughter, who ioin a blind institution.—Sergt. John Snow said that the arrears extended over 100 weeks, and amounted to < £ 13 17s. 6d.—An order was made for 5s. per week, and costs. mrnmmm—mmm—mmmimmm

TONDU AND ABEOKENFIG. I Our Day."—Instead of the usual flag day in connection with the Red Cross movement to augment the funds, a sale of work was organised in the afternoon, and a whist drive at night, ander the supervision of Mrs-. Ernest Llewellyn, the commandant of Coytrahen Hospital, assisted by the members of the V.A.D. In addition a :special collection was taken at the Cinema Hall and a special picture was kindly exhibited, en- titled, "No Man's Land to Blighty." The whole of the takings amounted to. 18, and a cheque for this amount has been "forwarded to the county director of the British Red Cross Society for transmission to the Joint War Society. R.A.O.B. Eisteddfod.—This eisteddfod on Nov. 9th (in aid of the widows' and orphans' fund) was a great success, as the events of the day proved. The awards were as follow:—Piano- forte solo (under 14 years of age) Selwyn Rich- ards, Brynmenyn. Ditto (under 18): Prize divided between Annie Cethin Jones, Bryn- cethin, and Maggie Davies, Ogmore Vale. Juvenile recitation (children under 16): Prize divided between Beryl Owen and Clarice Rees, Port Talbot. Solo (girls under 16): 1, Hilda Williams, Blaengarw; 2, Aeronia Jones, Maes- teg. Solo (boys under 16): 1, Willie Evans, Kenfig Hill; 2, Willie Rees Bowen, Nanty- ffyllon; 3, Emlyn R. Lewis, Maesteg. Solo for novices: 1, Miss Elizabeth Davey, Ogmore Vale. Recitation (adults): Prize divided between Messrs. loan Rowlands, Maesteg, and Jas. Jones, Caerau. Juvenile Choral Competition: Three -choirs entered, and the prize was awarded to Nantyffyllon Choir (conductor, Mr. D. C. Wat- kins). Contralto solo: Miss Sarah J. Evans, Pencoed. Tenor solo: Prize divided between Messrs. Abner Morgan, Nantymoel, and Isaac Morris, Blaengarw. Love-letter Prize divided between Mr. Willie R. Pascoe, Port Talbot, and Miss H. Lucy F. Plum, Tondu: Soprano solo Mrs. David Jones, Caerau. Bass or baritone solo: Mr. D. Lloyd Thomas, Pontycymmer. Duet: Prize divided between Messrs. David J. Harris and Owen J. Harris, Nantymoel, and W. R. White and Evan Jenkins, Nantyffyllon. Chief Choral: Four choirs entered, and sang in the following order 1, "Tir Iarll," Maesteg (Mr John Williams); 2, Garden Village, Gilfach Goch (Mr. Richard Williams); 3, Nantymoel Choral Society (Mr. Yorwerth Mills); 4, "Hen Blwyf," Maesteg (Mr. John Yorwerth). The adjudicators for music were Messrs. Aoob Gabriel, Argoed, Mon., and Dan Griffiths, Caerau; conductor and literature adjudicator, Rev. T. Gwilym Jones, B.D., Bridgend; accom- panist, Madame Jeanes-Thomas, A.L.C.M. and C.R.A.M., and Mr. W. D. Davies; secretary of the eisteddfod, Mr. R. Plum, Tondu.

BRYNCETHIN. Memorial Service.—A memorial service for Pte. John Williams, of the Welsh Regiment (youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Williams, Chamberlain House, Bryncethin), who was killed in France on October 8th, was held at Peniel Chapel, Bryncethin, on Sunday last. The service, which was conducted by the pastor 1 of the church (Rev. S. D. Griffiths), was very impressive, and was attended by members of the family, relatives, as well as a large number of friends. Pte. Williams was 19 years of age, and had only been in France six weeks when he feU from a sniper's bullet. Before be joined the Army he was employed at the Coytrahen Park Colliery. Tondu. Much sympathy has been ex- tended to the family in their sad bereavement.

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I COWBRIDGE SIFTINGS. I (By Valox). un luesday night of last week the usual crowd fathered together in the Town Hall to celebrate the home-coming of two more Cow- bridge lads—Pte. Fred Roberts, who has seen much of the hard service our lads have gone through in Palestine, and Pte. Eddie Morgan, looking as At as a fiddle after a jolly hard rough-and-tumble in France. The Mayor pre- sided, and an excellent programme was pro- vided. a Much as we should like to fill three or four columns of the "Gazette" with all that has hap- pened in Cowbridge during the past week or so, we are reluctantly compelled to admit that we are "whacked to ,the world," as far as writing notes is concerned, and it is only by burning the "midnight oil" that we are able to jumble a few happenings together. On Thursday last week we had a full-dress re- hearsal of Peace Day, aye, it was a great day! The peace bells ringing, the speechifying in the Town Hall, the shoots, the laughter, the hand shakes, the service in Church, the gathering of the clans! Aye, it WAS a great day! But somehow or other, we felt a little bit guilty, because all the time this hullabaloo was going on, we had safely tucked away in our breast pocket a Press message saying "Report not true." A By Saturday things had quieted down, and affairs of the nation had given way to affairs of the town. This was the day on which, by the unanimous vote of the Council, and with the hearty support of the citizens, Councillor W. L. Jenkins was re-elected Mayor. There was a large gathering in the Council Chamber to wit- ness the ceremony, and congratulatory speeches were the order of the day. The coming year will be perhaps the most memorable year is our history, and as we have' said before, we feel quite confident in the leadership "Of «or worthy Mayor. Peace Day came in reality on Montisty, la less than half am hour after the news came Cowbridge was abiaze with bunting. What happened in Cowbridge probably happened m every corner of the kingdom- Cheers for oux brave lads at the front, cheers. for our wwanded at home, cheers for- our Alliesv "God same the King," "Rule, Britawnia," UHDrray for- Lloyd George," another for Marshall Foch; the- meet- ing in the Town Hailllpaeked -with a thankful and enthusiastic peojjle; the Mayor beaming with delight; the burning eloquence of the speakers; the presence on the platform of eeveral of the "old ooatemptibles," who went out with the original Expeditionary Force ? It was the treat of a lifetime to hear our friend Mr. A. S. Evans drive the points'of his speech home by mighty thumps-on the. He ha? well deserved the mosi?si honour* with w&eh- he was received. As a patriotic tbwnsman,, he stands second to none, and when the audience, sang "Tor he's a jolly *good fellow, they meant it. After the meeting some went to otiUTehf some went home, and others paraded the* streets, and, others again went elsewhere,and if -bleewherw" meant a little sore head in the motoring, what did it matter? We don't win a war like thi* every day. At a time like this we don't worry much whether he are to have. meet wittkratf coupons, or coupons without meat. We havw won. Ching- ching. Have another:.

I, VALE NOTES. I (By Pela-gius.) That Glamorgan can grow wheat 118; compete with any county in the kingdom has been, proved in an open competition, during; the- paste season. The S lphate Ammonia Assoeiation, oil London, offered k a series of prizes foe different kinds of corn, roots, etc., grown with the- aid 06 sulphate of ammonia. In tliel competition: for wheat there were about 300 entries from all parts of the United Kingdom. Tlfca conntias. were divided into groups. The resait is now published, and Mr. E. T. Lloyd, J.P., of West House, Llantwit Major, has Been natinedl that in the Glamorgan Group he » placed first, and takes the second prize for growing whsat for the whole of the kingdom. The acreage entered was eight. The returns werw 57! bushels per acre, while the straw weighed' 18 tons. Mr. Lloyd must be congratulated on his sttccess, which goes to prove that the seit of this county is not (as is sometimes stated) unsuitable for th. production of a good wheat crop. Mr. Lloyd had also the distinction of having some rare specimens of sunflowers shown at the Exhibition auspices of the Sulphate of Ammonia Co. These exhibits were over lift, high, while 4he flower measured 14in. in diameter. Our obituary notices give but a faint idea of the influenza mortality in the Vale. Two or three funerals a day on several days of the week is a common occurrence. In about 14 days the same number of deaths has occurred, not only of children, but also of young and middle-aged people. The Peace canard, on Thursday last week spread to the remotest corner of the Vale, and on Friday morning it was a difficult matter to persuade folk that the rumour was not yet true. Airman's Death fn Tminift-We regret to record the death, in a Brighton Military Høs- pital, on the 7th inst, of Mr. W. J. Sheppard, builder and undertaker, Heolycyw, who joined the R.A.F. on August 26th. last, and who had been since in training near Brighton. De- ceased, who became a victim of influenza, and succumbed to its after-effects, was a native of Weston district, and established a business, about 10 years ago, at Heolycyw. He was highly esteemed, 32 years of age, and leaves a young wi4ow and two children. His brother-in-law, Mr. T. J. Rosser, Cefn Carfan Farm, visited him in hospital on the, 5th inst. The body was conveyed home on WZnesday, 1md the inter- ment took place at Coity yesterday, the funeral being a military one.

I SIGGINSTONE. Late Mr. Leyshon Thomas.—Mr. Leyshon Thomas, of Cross Farm, Sigginstone, died on Wednesday, the 6th day of November, from double pneumonin, following influenza. He was buried at Llanmihangel Churchyard on Satur- day last., the officiating clergyman being the Rector (Rev. Price Davies). The funeral was largely' attended by relatives an4 friends. A large number of beautiful wreaths were re- ceived. Deceased leaves a widow and six child- ren to mourn his death. The widow is the daughter of Mrs. Hopkins (Llynfi Arms, Tondu). Deceased was a nephew of Mr. Wm. Powell, J.P., Bridgend.

PO«TYCYMMER. > 4 [ Confirmatlon.-The Lord Bishop of LIaDdaft held a confirmatioa service at St. Theodore's Ctfhrch on Wednesday last week. The num- ber of candidates.confirmed was 72—21 from Pontycymmer; 13, St. Jamee, Bla&ojgarw; 86, St. Mary's, Poniyrbyl; and 12, St. David's, Bettews. The fcSowing clergy weft* present at the service:—Ravs. H. Campbell Da vies (Vicar of the parish); M. Thomas, Rector of Bettwa; J. Davies and J. D. Morgan, and Mr. P. Gre- ville (licensed lay reader). ProsentatiomL-At the Ffaldau Institute on Saturday an excellent presentation meeting was held. Councillor Llewellyn Jones, J.P., pre- sided, and in his address stated that the reci- pient—Mr. John Llewellyn (late mechanic at the Ffaldau Collierieshád. rendered yeoman 8ervices for nearly 30 years, and he was pleased to mention that Mr. Llewellyn wee to receive an illuminated address, walking-stick, aint wallet of notes, out of which he to pur- chase a roll-top desk when convenient. Mr. Jones said he had always found Mr. Llewellyn very considerate, and he wished him every suo- cess at the new home at Maesteg. Mesters. Dd. Davies and D. J. Rees delivered speeches, and Mr. Thomas Jones read appropriate verses Ex- cellent soles were rendered by Messrs. Gwilym Lewis and Philip Samuel, and Madams A. Beee- Pkins, who sang the solo, "England," aa an encore. Mr- David James Davies delivered a recitation. Mr. Jenkin Williams presented th. walking-stick, and Mr. Wm. Garfield the wallet of notes. Mr. D. Davies read the address which was presented by Mr. John Noyle.—Mr. Llewellyn, upon, rising to respond, had a rontfi&t reception. He delivered an admirable speech, I and moved a general vote of thanks, which was seconded by Mr. John Jones. At the close "Hen wlad fy nhadau" was sung, Madame Perkins taking the solo. Miss B. Bevan made an excel- lent accompanist.

NANTYMOIL. I Halt- YeaMY Mostings-The English C.M. Church at Gilead held special preaching services I on Saturday night and on Sunday. The preacher was Rev. D. H. Lloyd, Castleton, Pem. He delivered discourses that created an intense spiritual impression. There were exceptionally large congregations. Visit of Major Rus"il.The Salvation Army Corps at Nantymoel secured the services of the celebrated evangelist, known as Major Russell (Cardiff), who delivered apt addresses, but the congregations were small. He gave his lecture on Tuesday evening at Dinam Chapel on "Catherine Booth." The meeting was presided over by Rev. J. E. Rees. The usual votes of thanks were given. Peace Rejoicings.On Tuesday the collieries were idle. In the afternoon a pvosessien was arranged, consisting of all the day school child- ren, three bands, the Ambulance Corps, the Boy Scouts, and the general public. It was an im- mense and enthusiastic gathering. The aftm- bers of the Ogmore and Garw Council- headed the procession. Having paraded the streets, the big crowd stood at the Polios- Station Stgware (where a stage had been erected). Mr. George Harris (Commercial Street) presided. Hearty cheers were given for the soldiers and sailera, and the leaders of our country. The Bands- gave selections. The ehoir of Mr. Yorwerth1 Mills sang, as well as the Red. W4ite and Blue Chil- dren's Choir (under the leadership &f Mr. Jas* Evans). Speeches were interspersed by MessrlJ., Job Baker, J.P., W. D. Williams, M.E., Joseph Abel, Revs. H. W. Withers, M. J. Mills, W. J. Bryant, and Mrs. (Dr.) Thomas (Brynbedw). The whole proceedings closed with the singing; of. the Welsh Natnmal Anthem, Mr. David levies taking the sole. An appeal was made for a collection varA# ifte welcome borne fund of the^ soldiers, and- the response was .212 S. lOd.

I V ^OGMORSC VALE. Tito Glad Tidings.—Qjpnore Vale and custriet was els fete "on Monday and Tuesday nights to commemorate the signing of the armistice. Grimt vooiang prevaileeL Thousands of people marched through the streets- singing patriotic söngs, Beaded by the bared. Huge bonfires were seen OOlthètips of most ef the collieries. Fallen) i 'Baftl e.-We mgtet to annoupeev the death, fasoa wounds in Usance, of Pte. George Townshemd, R.W.F. (son of Mr. and. Mrs. Geo. Townshend, Hill Street, Ogmore Vale). De. ceased was coming back tor rest after strenu- ous fighting; when he received bis wounds fnotn an enemy. shell. He was,21 years of age, and was extremely popular football cirdfes. His sad death will be keenly felt in the valley. ——News mso<been .reeM?ed that Pte. W. Burrows,' BLW,r., of Adare- Street, Wyndham, Ogmore V4k?, has fallen ? action in Frame. ¡ Deceased was highly popular in Ogmore Vale ¡ and district. Prior to the- war he worked at i the Wj^ndKacm Collieries. The keenest sym- Onthy is fe?i With the- widow aDd, parents (Jft. alid Mrs'Jifut'lS'Burrows). Late GTunnnr William Owen. The funeral of r GuAfter Wms_ Owens, S.A.H_ 21 St. John Streak | Ogmore Vale;, took place on.) Wednesday last at ¡ Ogmore Vaia* Cemetery, and was one of the [largest ever asifm in the valliey. A large num- ber of .discharged soldiers aftmdod. Beautifiil 14oral. tributes covered the coffin. Rev. —. Jones (Indegesident,ministm) officiated. TBe I mourners incimded:-The widow and childrea; [Mr. and MTAL Win. Owen (father and mother); Sr. and Mrs*. 15. B." Jones (brethw and sister-ih- f J*w); Mrs. 0avies (aister); Mr. and Mrs. E. Owen (brother-iii-Iaw and sister); Mrs. J. Diehards (slhter);, Mira. C. Xenes (sister); Mr. i and Mrs. Ml JBowella (fatliw and mother-in- Uw); Mrs. W. Thomas andfdaughter; Mr. amd Mrs. W. Hoiweils and Mr.- and Mrs. G. H. Thomas (brothers and sisters-in-law); Mr. Ed. Howells (br«fcfter-in-law); Mr. David Owen amd Mr. Edward] Ilowells (uncles).

CEFN CRIBSWR. J Supreme Siwif Ice.-Weg regret to antinmce the death, in action, of Pte. Sydney G. Eley, widest son olMr. and Mrs.. George Eley, Bedford Road. The; young soldier*, who was highly re- spected fot: his bright, manly qualities* had served in the Army only about six months,, and had spent a.OOut. three waeks in France. Dur- ing that brief time, however, he had taken a full share in the fighting before he laid down his life on Oct. 30th. A. letter from the chap- lain shows that he was severely wounded in the head, and. died in hospifaal. The sad nanrs cast quite a gjLoom over the neighbourhood, and much sympathy is felt with the family.

ST. BRID £ S MAJOft. I Harvest Festtval.-Last Wednesday the C.M., Church held their harvest thanksgiving ser- rices, which were largely attended. The pastozr (Rev. T. Watkins) officiated. At the close of the evening service am interesting; presentation took sifcee. The church availed, itself of the opportunity to present Mrs. T. H. Rees (m& Miss Blodwen Hopkins, of Penlaae Farm) with a handsome timepiece and bronzes to match,. as a-token of appreciation of her long and faith- fut-services as conductress of the chap&s or- chestra. The presentation wefcs made lot a chaining address by Mrs. P.. Davies (Bryip awel), who also collected the neceasary funds for the presentation. Mrs. Rees suitably re- eponded. Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Rees were the recipients of upwards of one hundred presents on the occasion of their marriage.

COLWINSTONE. I Back to B.Ughty .-Rev, R. C. Thomas (Vicar) presided over a crowded meeting at the School- room on Wednesday evening, when a cordial welcome was gtve4 to three local heroes on leave. The first to be presented was Sgt. Tom Morgan, 2nd Life Guards, who has put in 18 years' service, and wears the Mons ribbon. The next was his younger brother, L.-Cpl. Ben Mor- gan, M.G.C., and Driver W. Jacks. R.E. Both joined up in the first few months of the war, and have spent three years in the fighting line on the Western front. The presentations were made by the Chairman, who later in the even- ing caused much amusement with his humorous recitation. An excellent ooncert was given, the following taking part:—Miss Howells (Bridg- end), Mr. Williams, Mrs. Goulden, Pte. Bob Hopkins, Mr. E. Goulden, Rev. R. C. Thomas, Mr. W. H. Williams, Pte. Hopkins, and Mrs. Morgan. An enjoyable evening was spent, and a good collection made in aid of the welcome home fund.

I MAESTEG. I success.—At the recent- examination held by the National College of Music, Miss Cissie Powell, Castle Street, t passed with First Class Honours, and secured the Gold Medal. In the Primary Honours, Division, Hilda Tucker (pupil of Miss Powell) passed with First Class Honours., 4726 Supreme Sacrifice.—MT. and Mrs. E. Cotter, Exchange Street, Maesteg, have received news from the chaplain of the Royal Dublin Fusiliers that their son, Pte. William Outter, on Oct. 18th made the supreme sacrifice on the battle field of France. Pte. CotteT was killed when his Regiment was advancing to capture an import- ant stronghold. He was only 21 years of age, and joined the Royal Dublin Fusiliers on May 2nd last, and had only been in France six weeks when he laid down hts life for hi& coun- try. Much sympathy is felt with Mr. and Mrs. Cotter and family, who are held in the highest esteem in the district. Death-We regret to announce the death of Mr. John J. O'Brien, 62 Comihercial Street, Maesteg, who, after a long and severe illness, joined the great majority on the 3rd inst. Mr. O'Briel was born in Cardiff 37 years ago. He had resided in Maesteg for a number of years. About nineteen years ago he was a playing- member of the original Maesteg Rangers Rugby Football Çlub-, for whom he rendered valuable service in the position of throe-quarterback. He leaves a wife and son to mourn his loss. He was a brother of Lieut. C. O'Brien, Liver- pool Regiment, and of Mr. W. O'Brien, Tony- pany. Mr. O'Brien was very popular, and his death is deeply mourned. Maesteg Rejoicings.—Great were the rejoicings at Maesteg when the news came that, the armis- tice had been signed. The first intimation was the blowing of the colliery Jbootms. People rushed inte the strewts, and soon ascertained the facts. No time waa lost, and by mid-day the streets were bedecked, with flags. The Maesteg Male Voice Party (uasder the leadership of Mr. Tfem Thomas) arranged a musical IJIIOgramnte f- the evening at die Town Hall, which was packed with an enthusiastic crowd. Tuesday was reoognised by a general .holiday. Notices to that effect were put tup at the oolliery offices. During Tuesday musical services were held at the* Town Hall, and thanksgiving services at the places of worship. Discharged Soldiers, and Sailors.-An ad- joucned meeting under the auspices of, Maesteg branch tof the discharged, soldiers and. sailors, was- held at the Metr-opole Theatre on- Sunday afternoon XMr.tL. R. Dhenin 'presiding) to hear the report, of the deputation that waited upon the Urban District Council on Tuesday in con- nection- with the appointmag £ of fueL overseer. Reports were submitted by the secretary (Mr. A. M. Davies), Mr. Edwin Barnett, and Miss S. Bowen. A vote of thank* to the deputation for their services was passed. At the close, upon the invitation ofAb..Johnvans,C.C., a collection was.,made for Mrs. Morgan (Nanty- ffyllon^, who had the misfortune to lose a child, run over by a motor car. A sum of M was realised, to which the committee of the local brancli of the, Discharged. Soldiers added 30s., making a total of -64 10s. Late. Miss Maggie Bowen-The mortal re- mains ttf the late Miss Maggie Bowen (daughter of thelat9 Mr. D. M. Bowefi^ and of Mrs. I- Mar- garet Bowen, of Garth SiLopi., Maosteg) ware laid to rest at LJangynwyd Cnunahyard, on Monday. Deceased belonged tc one of. the most respected families in the town, and. was held in high esteemij, and beloved by all for her gentle and genial temperament. She had boezl; in fail- ing health for some time,, but her death came unexpectedly. The funeral;was a large and re- presentative one. Rev. T.. BEL Morgan, (ijlibanus) and Ra*. H. W. Thomas (Tabor) officiated at the houses and Rev. T. H. Morgan at the graveside. The vhief mourners we" i-Mrs. J. W. Scott (sists), Mr. Richard Boweni (brother),, Mr. and Mrs. D- Merchant, Pembroke Dock (brother-in- law and sister); Mr J. D. Sbutt and. Miss Katie Scott (nephew and niece);; Mr. and: Mts. Lewis Jonesy Maesteg (uncle and: aunt) Mr. J. R. J,ono% Kenfig Hill; Mrs. Gaudern, Bridgend; Mr and Mrs. Llew Hawkins,. Llandaff* (cousins) Mesars. Thos. Cornelius, Sbutherndown; Lewis Jonaa, Treherbert (uncles)at. Mrs., Dl. Williams, Pylff (aunt); Rev. John Williams, BryumawrI- Mrs-- Bevan, Pontycymmer.; Mra. Wm. Jones, Kendc Hill; Mrs. A. L.. Parry-j. Mrs. Lewis, Messrs. U. Moses. Tom Eloydi and, J. T. Per- germe, Misses Gladys anff S. 4. Lloyd, Messrs. Lewis and Richard Maddock, Mrs. Morgan Griffiths, Mrs. Richards, Mrs. Thoaws (Ogmore Vai6), Mr. W. H. Harry, Morristwn; Mrs. T. Vaughan Jones, Cwm, ^ansamlbtt; Mrs. D. J. j Pliillips, Maesteg. A number. olt fibral tributes were sent by relatives and friends. Deceased wsss a member of Libamm. C.M.. CMwmh. Fatal "Flu.On Wednesday, afternoon last week, the funeral took. place of Pte. Edward P.. Lewis (son of Mr. and Mrs. Daaid Lewis, of la Ivor Street), who died. at Bristol Infirmary from "flu." Having served in tha Army for four years, he was on the "Ursturios." Hospital ship when she was torpedoed. Attached to the R.A.M.C.. and invalided homn from France on two occasions, he had been in. Berfield Barraoks, Bristol, since last February. nursing, as, or- derly, a. friend, Pte. Walter Bennett, who was on the same torpedoed ship,, and since wounded, who attended the, funeral., and came on crutches from Leeds. The chief mourners were Mr. and Mrs. David. Lewis (parents); Miss Daisy E. Lewis (sister); Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Thomas (brother-in-law and sister); Miss B. (Jodden, Maesteg; Pte. Walter Bennett, Leeds; Mr. and Mrs. Tfcm Lewis, Bridgend (uncle and aunt); Mrs. D. Watkins, Bridgend (aunt) Mr. Rees Jones, Ooychnrch (uncle); Mr. James Rees (uncle); Mrs. Llewellyn, Mrs. Gregory, M1\¡. Lambert (Bridgend). Floral tributes were sent by the members of the family; Miss Godden, Pte. Walter Bennett,. Leeds; comrades at Hor- field, Bristol; Pte. Tom Rees, Newport; Pte. Tom Cox, Maesteg; Mr. and Mrs. Joyce, Maes- teg; Messrs. W. Jenkins, ironmongers; Mrs. Tipping and Mrs. Benbow, Bridgend; N.N.C. house coal "hauliers, Maesteg; Ckitaan Chapel* Maesteg). neighbours^ Ivor Street; Maesteg and District Discharged Soldiers and Sailors; Prince Edward R.A.O.B. Lodgoj Maesteg; Misses E. D. Priest, Blackpool; Misses L. C. and 0. Wat- kins. The interment' took place at Maesteg Cemetery. Rev. D. John (Canaan) officiated, assisted by Rev. W. R. Bowen (Carmel) and the captain of the Salvation Army. Much sym- pathy iq felt with the family in their bereave- ment. Maesteg Urban District Coutiell.-An ad- journed meeting of the Maesteg Urban District Council was held on Thursday evening, when there were present: Mr. Rees Griffiths, J.P. (in the chair), David Davies, W. Jones, A. Nicholas, J. Jones, J. Hocking, T. E. Hopkins, J.P., J. Evans, C.C., G. John, A. J. Hioks, P: {Jones, John Hughes, Thos. Lewis, J.P., D. Morris, and the clerk (Aldefraan & E. Davies), the purveyor ii (Mr. S. J. Harpur.), and the sanitary inspector (Mr. G. E. Howell).—In view of the (now looked Upon as premature) report, Councillor Alfred Nicholas proposed, and it was enthusiastically Carried, that a telegram be sent to Mr. Lloyd George congratulating the Government upon the success of their efforts in bringing the war tp a victorious end.—Mr. John Hughes lodged a complaint with the Council that motor par drivera ruaning between Maesteg and Caerau exacted exorbitant charges, and imposed un- warrantable fares. The Council decided that the names of men who thus over-charged be ob- tained, with a view of cancelling licenses at the end of the year.—Councillor John Hughes also made a charge, stating that one house in Mar- gam Street had not had a supply of water for three years, despite the constant complaints made. Councillor Thomas Lewis emphasised the fact that notwithstanding reports, nothing was done to remedy complaints.—Mr, George John cited serious complaints from Golden Ter- race and Bank Street.—Councillor Wm. Jones said people were getting tired of bringing griev- ances to the Council, because nothing was done. —Councillor Alfred Nicholas said it was a re- flection upon the Council —Councillor T. E. Hopkins said if it could be proved then was water in the mains, it must be the fault ef the service pipes leading to the houses, for which the owner was responsible.^—It was- eventually decided to summon the owner, and make < teat case, so as to remove a serious source ot coco- plaint.—Councillor David Morsis tendered his report as to the condition of N Bridgend Bead. He said the block of houses were affected by subsidence. The dip was towards the Gasrth. Three houses were not seriously damaged^ fot No. 96 had no support. The gable end was cut of line with the rest of the building* The doe*, way was li inches out of square, the partitisna were squeezed. The gable end, which was the support of the building, was in a highly dan- gerous condition. The only remedy was to tatke the gable end down, and re-build and secure m good solid foundation.—It was decided to pro- ceed with a closing order.-Couucillbm Thomas Lewis, John Evans, George John, and David Morris brought to the notice of the' Council; a number of streets seriously in need. of where public safety was endangered,, and work- men put to great inconvenience going to and from work. A deputation, consisting of Messrs. Thomas Lewis and John Evans, was deputed to see Mr. David Davies, the agent of Nontfcfs €ot- Kieries, and the managing director (htzr-- J. W. Hutchinson) with a view of having electric ligjtt from the colliery to light up Coegnant i"-Il Ckmncillor George John said the Couneil fed-, jomrned on Tuesday evening for the express- pur- pose of discussing the- views of the deputation witk regard to the appointment of fuel overseer. He was of opinion that the appointment made to I the, surveyor snouid be cancelled, and that the Coumcfl advertise, with a view of appiicatino from discharged men.—The Clerk said? the I standing orders should be suspended before- the I question could be discussed.—Mr. Evan* pro* posed that that be done.—This was seconded, i and on being put to the vote, six Were fGr. and i six &Wdn&L-The Clerk said a resolution to so»> t pend the standing orders must be carried' Ay two-thirds -of the members.—Councillor Jolts Evans agreed, but contended that as the present was an adjourned meeting, and having secured ¡ the necessary two-thirds majority at the ori- I ginal meeting, it was perfectly in order to prow t ceed without a vote on the suspension of tike standing orders.—The Clerk: That is a matter for the-Chairman to give his ruling.—Councillor Evans; What is your -ruling, Mr. Chairma-" You Kinew the importance or ijIis matter to am, charged men.—Mr. Evans took his seat for a few moments, and then rose again to proceed j with the question for discussion, when he was remindM that the Chairman had not given &M' [ reminded that the C h airman had not given hi» ruling.—Mr. Evans: Well, he does not say any- j thing, and I took his silence, for consent. Agaiiy appealing to the chair, Mr. Evans asked: What is your ruling, Mr. Chairman?—No answer::— Mr. Fivans got up again, and (turning to Mir. George' John) said: "Go on,. George, let's get on with it/*—Councillor George John repeatfedE his opening statement to caneel.the appointment of thej surveyor, and to advertise the po.sitionl CouncilTer William Jones said 98 District and: Rural! District Councils had decided upon,, tti& appointment of fuel overseers in the same- manner as had the Maesteg Council, and" it- was very undignified for members to seek to rib. open th. «Faestion.—Councillor T. E. Hopkins-. J.P., said the matter touched him sorely especially when he remembered that when- th& question- was first brought before them 1 enoty member, with the exceptian of Councillor Phillp, Joneei, Wted in support of appointing, the. sur- veyor-as fuel overseer. Later, Mr. Harpur- ten- dered Ins resignation, honourably and strafighfc- forwaodly. Ten of the members voted against accepting the resignation, and only four in. favour. Where, then, did the value of* Stich opinions eome in, and what had caiiseip the twisting qf the views? Did they attHbuafe the- change of front to expressions made by,- ihdhevi-. tial ratepayers? No; not for a momenta did lto> thihfe anything of the sort. No one • HaTd: the- genume diwharged soldier in more adhtiratiba than he did, neither did he wish to castf amy re- flection upon anybody, but he must'- say th. grievance, in his view, was vague and' msignfff- caidL—The Clerk said in the opiniotp of the L.G. Board, a.discharged man had.nofrtife- neees- sary qualifications. They themselves suggested, that the surveyor be appointed. Hb. soggsstedf that the Federation appeal to the TI.f:t Bfcwrd ftht of all, and get their sanction.—The Chair- man put the question to the votfrj whi'efe re- salted in the surveyor being given' wie month's notice to terminate his engagement? as fuel overseer, the post to be advertised* in* the mean- time. Seven voted for, and saxr against, the Chairman being neutral.

CAERAU. Uuftryn Chapel.rhe Sunday Schxawi quar- terly meetings of the above chuxnfii were^ held on Sunday. Rev. Cynlais Williams, preeiiied. The following contributed solos ajitL cacitationd:— Morning meeting: Edna Jo ha., Gwrennie Ed- wards, Hilda, Davies, Betty Hugjias,, David John Edmunds, Harriet John, JohDt Reea Edmunds. Afternoon meeting: Dilya, Richards, Dicky Hughes, U. A. Edmunds, GsWiennie Edmunds, Blodwen Morgan, John Stephens* Evening meeting:, Winnie M. Williams,, Harriet John, Edith Edwards, Herbert Masrick., Davies, Annie Lizzie Jfcttghes, Edward Siwards, David J. Davies, Daronwy Jones, ELwyn liewellyn, Geo. I.dewellrk Ethel Davies; quartettes, J. R. Ed- munds, and sister; Thosw. Ll. Edmunds and friendas duet, Rees P-owaa and Geo. Llewellyn. At the- morning meeting tdke chitdren were quecK tione* £ by Mr. T. Allen ^vestry superintendontV on tW 7th Chapter of tlxe Sunday School Cate. chisot,. and in the aftesaoon meeting the schsn lars of the Chapel School were questioned by th. pastor in the lessen taken up by them fer the year. The thanks of the church are due to all who took part, and! .judging by the excellent itone of the voices of the children who took part. Wales will not be lacking in singers for many years to come. Again the children's recitatioaa were of a very high order. MT. J. H. Hughes played the accompaniments on the piano.

• •• — PBXNTED AND PtoLISBK) BY TH1 ClMTBAli GUHOAOAH Pbi/ttino and Pcbiushimo ColorAn. LTD., a tbb Guahoboak 'Gaiwh" Omen, Qoitt STBSR, Bbudgbsd, GUMOBCIAX. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15th, 1918.