The Glamorgan Gazette

SPORTS AT BRIDGEND. I Bridgend is becoming more and more to the front as a sports centre, and thanks are especially due to Mr. W. James, M.E.( Acland Road, Bridgend) and the committee of which he is chairman, for the opportunity of wit- nessing such sports as were arranged on Sat- urday afternoon on the Intermediate School's Football Field—which is delightfully situated at an elevated spot in one of the prettiest parts of Bridgend. It is pleasing, therefore, to be able to state that it is the intention of Mr. James and his friends periodically to hold similar sports in the same field. The handi- cappers were:—Foot events, Mr. Ted Lewis, Pontypridd; cycle events, Mr. Jack Collins, Merthyr. The sports secretary was Mr. Wm. Jenkins, Croft House, Llangeinor, who was as enthusiastic as any in his efforts to arrange for the success that was achieved. The sports were the oocasion of considerable liveliness in the town, especially as the newly-formed Bridgend Band, with Mr. Wm. Morris as con- ductor, is now "going strong," and played to and from the field, and also gave a fine selec- tion on the enclosure. The various events were keenly contested, and some close finishes took place in the foot racing. Results:— 100 Yards Foot Race: 1, H. P. Parry, Brid- gend (scratch); 2, E. J. Thomas, Bridgend (2j yards). Half-mile Cycle Race: 1, Fred Grimes, Pon- tyclun (110 yards); 2, C. S. Lutt, Trehafod (100 yards). One Mile Cycle Race: 1, Con Jones, Peny- graig (210 yards); 2, John Hewitt, Pontar- dawe (180 yards); 3, T. J. Bevan, LIantwit Major (160 yards). 120 Yards Foot Race: 1, J. Ring, Aberavon (211 yards); 2, W. G. Bryant, Aberdare (2H yards); 3, R. Jones, Church Village (211 yards). 80 Yards Dash (Handicap): 1, 0. Evans, Clydach Vale (17 yards); 2, C. Weaver, Blackwood (171 yards); 3, T. J. Youatt, Neath (191 yards).

I PENCOED. R.A.O.B.—The Groes Lodge has decided to hold a tea and social at the Public Hall, Pen- coed, in the near future. This occasion will provide an opportunity for the wives, fam- ilies, and friends of members to obtain a fuller knowledge of what the Order really means for those in need, with particular reference to the widows and orphans. Emin- ent speakers will be present, and an excellent programme of vocal and musical artistes has been arranged. Joint Committee.—The joint committee of the Merios, Cwm Ciwe, and Wern Tarw Collieries held their first meeting at Pen- coed on Fridiay, when Mr. Mervyn W. Payne presided over a large attendance. The meeting was chiefly occupied in the drafting of rules for the fvture governance of the Committee. It was reported that a work- man at the Meiros Colliery had had an ejectment order issued' against him. A deputation of the Meiros workmen will wait upon the interested parties, and in the event of a satisfactory settlement of the matter not being arrived at. the matter will come before the next meeting of the Joint Com- mittee for discussion, and a line of action decided upon. a and D. Soldiers' and Sailors' Federation. -"The annual meeting of the renewed' branch was held on Thursday. The following offi- cers were elected: Chairman. Mr. T. Thomas; vice-Chairman, Mr. R. Wentworth; treasurer, Mr. D. J. Griffiths secretarv, Mr. Alec Han ley. In addition to the above a strong committee was apointed. The Chair- man • delivered a fine fighting speech, and pointed' out the great need for unity among discharged men, if justice is to be obtainfed for those who have suffered. He made a strong appeal for greater consideration for the widows and children of those who had fallen, and said every discharged man should consider it his sacred duty to do everything possible for the dependents of those who have fought side by side with them in their coun- try's battles. We fed sure that if the mem- bers follow the splendid! lead' given them by Mr. Thomas, the Pencoed: branch will make their organisation a power in the land.

I BRIDGEND POLICE COURT. Saturday.—Before: Alderman Wm. Llewellyn (chairman), Col. J. I. D. Nicholl, Capt. W. H. C. Llewellyn, Alderman John Thomas, Messrs. Wm. Powell, G. Ernest Llewelyn, T. E. Hopkins, Jenkin Phillips, T. James, .Evan David, and T. Lewis. Ex-Staff Sergeant-Major's Little Ways.— Porthcawl I ncidents.-Dan Jones, who did not appear (described as a labourer), was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Esplanade Avenue, Porthcawl, on Saturday, 25th July.—Mr. W. M. Thomas (for the de- fence) Defendant is rather unwell. He is a discharged soldier, and was demobilised on Saturday. He pleads not guilty, and I ask that the case be taken in his absence.—The Bench consenting, P.S. Jenkins was called, and gave evidence. He said: On Saturday night last, at 10.20, with P.C. Hayes, he saw defendant in Esplanade Avenue, very drunk, and threatening his wife and children, and he refused to go away. He was brought to the station, and liberated on Sunday morning.— Cross-examined: He was standing on the foot- path in the garden. There had been some little difficulty between husband and wife. He could not walk alone. He was violent.— Do you know that he was formerly an ac- countant at Aberdar ?-No.And that he has been licensee of the Black Lion at Aber- dare?—I believe he has been.—Mr. W. M. Thomas mentioned the names of other licensed houses, but witness could not say whether or not defendant had been in occupation of the same.—He has been a staff-ergeant major in the Army.?—Yes.—On Saturday last he was demobilised ?-No, sir; he has been home some time.—He has applied for a pension be- cause of his wounds ?-1 don't know.—Do you know that he has been wounded and gassed? —I can't say.—And that he is suffering from shell shock?—Not to my knowledge.-P .C. Hayes having corroborated, Mr. Thomas put it to the witness: Other than having been up two or three times for not having a dog license there is no conviction recorded against him?- No.—Mr. W. M. Thomas said his client re- sided in the Esplanade Avenue, Porthcawl. Since February, 1915, he had been in the Royal Army Service Corps. Almost immedi- ately after joining, he was appointed staff- sergeant major and warrant officer. He had 1 seen 4t years continual service in r ranee, and was wounded on one occasion. He had been gassed, and also suffered from shell shock.—Col. Nicholl (who was in the chair be- fore the arrival of Alderman W. Llewellyn): Are you going to prove it all?—Mr. W. M. Thomas: I can't He" is not here. He is too unwell to come. On Saturday last he had a difference with his wife, in consequence of an anonymous letter received at the front. Dur- ing the day he questioned his son about it, and could not elicit the information he de- sired. In the afternoon he came to Bridgend in a motor car with a friend from Tredegar, and attended the sports. During the day he had several drinks, and returned by car in the evening. Arriving at Porthcawl about 9.30. he went to the house in an excited state, but was "perfectly all right" as to walking without staggering. The drink he had taken made him excited, and, addressing the boy, he again raised the question Be had previously raised, and that caused trouble. The mother interfered with the boy answering. Some nasty things were said, and a family quarrel ensued, during which the mother sent for the police. Outside the house, the sergeant asked, "What is it all about?" Defendant immedi- ately walked to the station, and was put into a cell. This man had never been convicted, and had been in a good position. He was an accountant and valuer at Aberdare, and held the licenses of three hotels for a number of years—one for four years, the next for three years, and the other for seven or eight years- absolutely without conviction. In her excite- ment, the wife sent for the police, which step, later, she regretted, though at the time she thought it the correct thing to do to avoid trouble.—Col. Nicholl: Are you going to prove all this?—Mr. Thomas replied that everything he had said was capable of proof, though through illness, defendant, unfortunately, was not able to be present.—The Bench imposed a fine of 15s. Porthcawl "Spree."—David Evans, collier, Porthcawl, was fined 15s. for being drunk and disorderly in New Road, Porthcawl, on July 23rd, Fight in Gwaunt Bant. William H. Symons and George Goss, colliers, Pontycym- mer, were charged with causing an obstruc- tion by fighting in Gwaun Bant on July 25th. -P.S. Evans (Pontycymmer) deposed that on the night in question he saw Goss (who now alone appeared) fighting with Symons. Both men had their coats off, and the encounter was watched by a large crowd of spectators. Witness sent them away. Shortly afterwards they returned, and Goss invited the other man to "fight it out."—Goss: I was not fighting with Symons or anyone else. He was fighting with someone else, and I was looking on.- Goss, who had. been up before, was fined El, and the other defendant 15s. "I Was Gone."—Such was the brief com- ment of Philip Jones, collier, upon being re- monstrated with for being drunk and dis- orderly in Caerau Road, Caerau, on July 24th. —Defendant, who said he suffered from the effects of shell and gas shock, was fined 15s. More Coats Off.—Thomas Evans, haulier, and David Edwards, labourer, both of Nanty- moel, were charged with causing an obstruc- tion by fighting in Derwen Street, Nantymoel, on July 25th.—P.S. Lister proved that defen- dants had their coats c. und were going through the preliminaries 01 a fight.—Fined 15s. each. Caradoc, Senior and Junior.—On the evi- dence of P.S. Stockford, Caradoc Price, senr., was fined 15s. and costs for lowing three horses to stray at Merthyr maw.. The ser- geant brought on two other cases. Caradoc Price, junr., was fined 10s. for allowing a horse to stray at Merthyrmawr, JE1 in respect of an unmuzzled aog, and 5s. for not investing in a dog's collar.—Garris Heano, also having no fixed liabitation, was fined 10s. for permit- ting two horses to stray at Merthyrmawr. Language.—Thomas Webb is a colliery re- pairer, of Nantyffyllon, and the police com- plained of his vocabulary in Picton Place on 25th July.— £ 1 was the penalty. Taxi Driver and Personal I njuries.-Chas. Cleveland, a Bridgend taxi driver, was up for driving a motor car at an excessive speed in Dunraven Place on July 17th.—P.C. Folland proved that defendant drove at the rate of 18 or 20 miles an hour, and knocked down a young lady, injuring her right arm and right hip.—Fined £ 2. Rude Road Hog.—Henry Joseph Evans, described as a manager, of 22 Arran Street, Cardiff, was charged with the furious driving of a motor cycle, to which a side car was at- tached, on the 23rd last month.-Defendant, who was not present, through his legal repre- sentative (Mr. Arthur Henton) pleaded not guilty. Defendant, when called upon by a constable to slacken, took little notice, just saying, it j wait a minute." When he did stop, he explained that he had "turned the levers the wrong way." (Laughter.) He also said, "I am not going fast; you are ridi- culous."—Mr. Henton: There were no people about?—Ridiculous.—That's what he said?— —Yes. Mr. Henton said there were no people on the road within several lengths of defend- ant's car.—Fined £ 2. William G. Hutt, 34 Regent Street, Treorky, pleaded guilty to a similar offence in New Road, Porthcawl, on July 13th.-Mr. Henton, for the defence, sub- mitted that since there were no people on the road, it could not be said that defendant drove to the danger of the public.—Defendant: I 1 was not going more tnan iz miles an nour, and my wife was in the side car. Three people came up when I was speaking to the police- man. I have been riding 17 years.—Supt. Wm. Davies: On a Sunday afternoon and evening in New Road isn't there always con- tinuous traffic-both pedestrian and vehicu- lar ?—No, sir; not when I was pulled up.—De- fendant and his wife gave evidence.—The Chairman said they had both come a long way to answer the summons, and the fine would be only £1. Dog Owners' Penal ti es.-Unmuzzled. The following were fined Cl:-Arthur T. Bennett, butcher, Kenfig Hill; John C. Davies, clothier, Porthcawl Mabel Mordecai, widow, Bridgend; Edward Jones, collier, Garth; Pat- rick Sullivan, collier, Maesteg; Sidney Jen- kins, Garth; Thomas Williams, traveller, Tondu; William Evans, collier, Bridgend; John Jones gardener, Porthcawl; William Williams, plumber, Heolycyw; Arthur Hollis- ter, overman, Caerau; Hopkin Walters, Maes- teg Thomas Jones, collier, Ckerau;, and Ben Jenkins, collier, Ogmore Vale, 30s. each; and William T. Townshend, collier, Cefn Cribbwr, 5s., and another 5s. forgot having his name on the collar.- Collar-less. For this class of undecorated canines, the following were fined 5s.:—William Williams, plumber, Heoly- cyw; Hopkin Walters, Maesteg; Edward J,on 4 R cofli-or. Garth; Ben Jones, Ogmore Vale; Caradoc Jones collier, Nantymoel; Mabel Mordecai, Bridgend; John E. Davies, clothier, Porthcawl. Colliery Cases.—John Smith, engineman, Caerau, was fined JE1 10s. for riding on a tram in the Caerau Colliery; Hy. Meredith, John Richards, and Wm. Edwards, Caerau, were charged with wilfully damaging a safety lamp in Caerau Main Colliery Mine. Defen- dants' modus operandi was to put a lamp on a post in the parting, and smash the lamp by hurling stones at it, from a distance of 10 yards. The "sport" cost them a penalty of JC2 each. Trevor Jones, collier, Maesteg, was fined E2 for the dangerous offence of pos- session of a match in the mine. Thomas Jenkins (engineman), Caerau, was fined £111 for riding on a tram in the mine. Free Joy Ride.—Edward Jerome, stoker, Wild, and Nathaniel Morgan, colliers from and James Morgan, collier, Kenfig Hill, were charged with travelling on the G.W. Railway without payment of fares, and were fined, Jerome and Weech £1 10s. each, and James Morgan £ 1. Court Road Scene.-Thomas Phillips, Wm. Wild, and Nathaniel Morgan, collier, from Pontycymmer, were charged with being drunk and disorderly in Court Road, Bridgend, on 1 Friday night, and on the evidence of P.S. J. Loveluck and P.C. Hopkins, were fined., Phillips and Morgan £1 eafch, and Wild 15s. After Hours.—Antonio Calcagni, refresh- ment house keeper, Ogmore Vale, was fined £ 2 for keeping his shop open after 8, and Wm. Grey, for aiding and abetting, 4s. costs.- Williams Teasdale, fruiterer, Maesteg, was fined JE1 for keeping open after 8. Tuesday.—Before: Mr. D. H. Lloyd and Mr. E. Loveluck. Bank Holiday "Welcome Home."—William John (46), collier, Ogmore Vale, was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Dunraven Place, Bridgend, at 8.50 on the previous even- ing.—P.C. Abraham proved the case, stating that defendant refused to go away from Dun- raven Place.—Inspector Rees Davies said John had been up seven times before.—The Chairman: Was there any money on him?- The Inspector: Yes, JE2 and one shilling.— I- -I- ine unairman: i< ined 4,1 tor being drunk and disorderly. Intercepted Holiday: Costly Joke.—Philip Eynon Price, a nicely dressed boy of 16, who is respectably connected, and is now on holi- day at Pontardawe, near Swansea, was charged with acting with impropriety whilst in the company of Elizabeth Ann Thomas, Tynywaun Farm, on the publich highway at Heolycyw.—Miss Thomas, aged 19, said she lived with her mother at Tynywaun Farm, Heolycyw. At 9 o'clock on the previous eve- ning she was in the Park Field on her way to see a Miss Dawkins, when defendant (a com- plete stranger) came up to her, and said "Good evening," accompanied her, and con- versed with her from "Old Bethel" so far as the cross roads. He put his arm around her, molested her in other ways, which she re- sented, and offered her "half a quid," and then 2s. 6d., both of which sums she refused. He came as far as Park Field House, where he made improper overtures, and attempts, which she resisted, and freeing herself from him, ran home.—Defendant admitted offering the money, but said he was "only joking," and "was sorroy for what had occurred. P.C. Skinner said that at 11 p.m. he received information from the last witness, and early that morning arrested defendant, who said he "did it for a joke," and was sorry. He how added that he was "willing to apalogise."— Inspector Rees Davies said there was nothing against tfce lad previously, and his parents wet respectable.—The Chairman said he in- clined to the belief that they ought to send Price to prison, though, in view of his good character, the Bench were disposed to take a lenient view. He wotild be fined three guineas and costs— £ 3 13s. in aJI. Thursday (Yesterday).—Before: Messrs. D. H. Lloyd, Wm. Powell, and Edward Love- luck. "Worse Luck": Sports Day Incident.- Griffith John Williams, of .Tonypandy, a middle-aged man, respectably dressed, was charged with drunkenness in Queen Street, Bridgend, on the previous evening, 6th Aug. —The Clerk (Mr. Walter Hughes), to pri- soner: Is that so?—Yes, worse luck.—P.C. Hugh Oliver said at 8.45; he saw Williams leaning against a wall in Queen Street. He was drunk and incapable of looking after him- self.—The Clerk Have you anything to say ? —Nothing at all, sir; only I'm sorry for the occurrence.—Inspector Rees Davies said pri- soner was a man of independent means, and he was surprised to see him in that position. —Accused: Sports day, your Worships.— Fined JE1. •

BLACKMILL NOTES AND JOTTINGS. I m' (Bi Windmill). I Who was the Blackmiilian who made the journey to the Llangeinor Arms for a pint of the best ? Hard lines. Only hop bitters available. Did he hop it? I should shay sho! Who was the member of the local Reception Committee who greeted one of our heroes thus: "Welcomfe home." Very galling, considering he has been home since February. At last we have here a petrol depot. Is it a fact there is a rival out? If so, wlr- -y r-ave two stores, considering the sale is 200 gallons weekly. Who are 0:1., voting men who lost "doub- lers" to take the ladies to the pictures? The pictures took their fancy to that extent that they failed to notice the young ladies leaving. Hard lines, bhoys! Who were the heroes who saved a horse from the ditch the other week ? Ambulance men were in attendance, and certified every bone intact. Oh, ho! for the Royal Humane Society's medal. I hear the sports held last week were quite a success. Who is the Ogmore Vale gardener who re- quired a bundle of pea sticks last week ? I hear he is preparing tor the forthcoming show this month. Query: Is he entering the sticks or the peas ? Who bagged the flagons from the field the other iiight ? Is it to be decided by fisticuffs, or the beadles ? Perhaps the rats had them.

LLANTWIT MAJOR. Wedding.—A quiet and pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Illtyd's Church on Saturday last, Rev. D. David (Vicar) performing the ceremony. The contracting parties were Miss Jessie Trigg, of the Council Schools (daughter of Mr.\Philip Trigg, builder, of this town, and Mrs. Trigg), and Mr. H. L. Sullivan, Bryn, mil, Swansea (son of the late Capt. Sullivan and Mrs. Palmer). The best man was Mr. Palmer. The church was filled by relatives, friends, fellow teachers and scholars of the Council Schools, Miss Trigg being well beloved by both her fellow teachers and scholars. The reception took place at the residence of the bride's parents, East Street. The bride was dressed in a navy blue travelling costume. After the wedding breakfast, the happy pair left by motor car en route for Bournemouth, where the honeymoon will be spent.

LLANGYNWYD. Winning Numbers of Prize Drawing for bene- fit of David Golledge, Llangynwyd 1st, 251; 2nd, 210; 3rd, 107.

I COWBRIDGE SIFTINGS. I (By Velox.) The concluding part of the Borough Peace Celebrations took place on Wednesday, when the sports (adjourned from the previous Satur- day) were held in the Cricket Field. Prob- ably about 99 per cent. of the inhabitants turned out, and to say that the affair was a complete success, is to put it very mildly. Mr. D. C. Watts (the hon. secretary), assisted by members of the various committees (who evidently knew their work), made things go with a swing. The ladies committee especi- ally were up to date in introducing novel com- petitions, which were thoroughly enjoyed by the crowd. For the girls a train race, a skipping race, and a balloon race; for the boys, a boat race, wheelbarrow race, boot race, and a sack race. All were keenly con- tested, and caused any amoitnt of fun. The married ladies' race revealed some remark- ably well filled stockings, and was a most in- teresting item. Several teams entered for the tug of war, which proved to be a long- long pull, and a strong, strong pull. The railwaymen's team were soon off the map. The winners were Mr. W. Power's (Commercial Hotel) team. Some- one said during the contest, The beer- shifters win." We cannot tell, of course, what virtue there is in beer, but if beer was behind the winning pull then the beer-shifters will take seme shifting when it comes to tug of war. We have not done any soldiering, but on Saturday we were courteously invited to join at a dinner with scores of those who have. The Llanblethian Reception Committee have all through the war been very thorough, and this dinner on Saturday was the climax of a labour of love well done. The invitation cards (although headed "Llanblethian Peace Re- joicings") were not reserved for the Llan- blethian boys only; every man who had served in the Forces-, at home or abroad, living in Llanblethian or the severa l villages compris- ing the parish, or in the town of Clowae. were invited, and the large-heartedness of the gentlemen who formed themselves into a I committee for the purpose was freely commen- ted upon. Armed with uor credentials, we presented ourselves at the Town Hall at the appointed hour. We found the old hall transformed into a beautiful banqueting hall, tastefully decorated, and the tables faultlessly laid. The picture was a bright and memor- able one. It was hard to realise when look- ing around at the beaming faces of the lads, that they were the faces which had looked upon the grim and awful realities of war. What made the picture still more pleasing was the charming faces of the young ladies, who deemed it a privilege to be present to help.- The catering had been entrusted to Mr. and Mrs. Spencer, of the Duke of Wellington Hotel—a sufficient guarantee that everything was tip-top, and every detail perfect. The menu cards, beautifully printed in gold, and bearing the flags of the Allies, were care- fully preserved by the guests as a souvenir. The menu was: "Fish, salmon, mayonaiso sauce, joints, veal and boiled ham, lamb and mint sauce; vegetables, new potatoes; sweets, I apple tart; cheese and salad." Mr. J. W. Hall, J.P.. presided, and Iras supported at the cross-tables by his commit- tee, Messrs. Owen Williams (Cross Ways), the Vicar (Rev. L. Hopkins-James), J. B. Way- j man, W. John (Marlboro' Grange), A. S. Evans, T. Thomas (Stall Court), F. Williams (Penlline), Geo. Morris, and F. E. Dunn (The j Cross), hon. secretary. Seated at the same table were the Mayor of Cowbridge (Council- lor W. L. Jenkins), Rev. B. T. Roberts, Dr. Moynan, and Capt. T. J. Yorwerth. After the usual toasts, the evening was given over to musical selections and songs by local artistes, assisted by the 'well known I Rutland Brothers, who brought down the house with their excellent contributions. i The undoubted success of the gathering was I largely due to the close attention given to every detail. Nothing was left to chance, and the organisers and the hon. secretary are to be heartily congratulated. Shortly after 10 o'clock the Chairman gave the signal for the National Anthem, which brought to a happy close a pleasing, unique, and memorable occa- sion. (The above "Sif tings" were held over last week). The number of visitors to Cowbridge during I Bank Holiday was not so large as usual, but I the number of motor cars and other vehicles which passed through came very near break- ing the record. One not altogether pleasing feature of the day was the parade of what was called a Jazz Band through the town. The men, about 20 in number, arrived by j train, dressed in hideous costumes, and mak- ing an unearthly noise. A collection was taken en route, for what purpose was not I quite clear. However, we can make a shrewd j guess. We hope the Cowbridge folk did not j part with many coppers. People who wish to I' enjoy themselves in that way should pay for their own "beanos." Here's a creditable record for a youngster. II Cyril Warren, the little son of Mr. Evan ) Warren, Cowbridge, started school when 21 j years of age. He is now IOJ vai-s, and has I only missed attending school one afternoon during the whole time. He has been awarded the County Council's certificate. Good boy, that. Now that the game of bowls has been in- troduced in the Cricket Field programme, we sincerely hope it will be taken up. It is just the game for many of us who are not nimble enough for cricket or tennis. What could be better than a quiet game of bowls after the worry of the day's work? We hope to see many of our old friends there, especially old skittling friends. The "sub." is only "five bob," and friend Pell has promised us a good green.

VALE NOTES. (By Pela-gius.) The local War Loan Committee desire to publicly acknowledge the valuable services of its hon. secretary, Miss Mary Lewis, of the I Council Schools. To Miss Lewis they largely attribute the success obtained in the subscrip- tion towards the Victory Loan of over I R31,000, or R31 per head of the population. The large amounts subscribed towards the various loans at Llantwit is in a great measure due to Miss Lewis and Mr. T. N. Tho, I: Newport House, who was the hon. secretary t until he joined the forces. On the good foundation laid by Mr. Thomas, Miss Lewis has built a magnificent contribution towards paying our war debt. On Tuesday last week our ex-service men were taken to Weston-super-Mare. About 70 accepted the invitation, and a very enjoyable ) day was spent there. I We saw oats cut last week near Rhoose (which is always considered an early spot), but this summer Llantwit has gone one bet- ter, for on Flanders Farm, which is the I earliest in the parish, a field of oats was 1 carried early last week. The newly-formed local Association of ex- I service men give a hearty invitation to all ex-service men in the Vale to join at once. The success of two local scholars of the Llantwit Major Council School at the recent College of Preceptors examination reflects great credit on those youthful students, and on the headmaster, Mr. D. J. Williams. Miss Elizabeth Elward (daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elward, Little Frampton) and Miss Connie Jones (daughter of Mrs. Channing, The Cot- tage, The flam House) both passed the pre- liminary examination of the College, Miss Jones gaining distinction in Arithmetic and Algebra.

TENDERS. I —.————————————————————.——— —- TENDERS are invited for the Hauling of Raglan Workmen's House Coal. A.11 applications to be sealed, and marked "Tender," and to be in the hands of the Secre- tary not later tnan September 1st, 1919. For Further Particulars apply- ISAAC- JOHN, I 132 Quarella Road. 6618 Bridgend.

i COYCHURCH FL-OWER SHOW. The traditional all-round excellence again characterised the exhibition held on Monday at Coychurch,* in a field kindly lent for the oc- casion by Mr. T. Gronow. The show was a great success, and unstinted praise is due tc Mr. Tom Raikes (secretary), the committee, and its chairman (Mr. E. W. Jones). Bridg- end Town Band (conducted by Mr. W. Morris) paraded the "streets of the city," and played an enlivening programme of music in the field. The show was opened by Mr. W. A. Howell, C.C., Pencoed, who delivered an interesting and characteristically humorous speech. He said gardening was the oldest industry in the world. The first man was a gardener, and a very excellent gardener he was until he got married—(laughter)—and perhaps the Allots ment movement was one of the outstanding successes of the war period. A million men volunteered for the movement, and by hard labour transformed what was often a wilder- ness into a productive garden, and had most certainly earned the right to expect that the allotments should be secured for them permanently. Alluding to the judging, Mr. Howell said that it appeared to him to be a very difficult task. A clergyman friend of his, who was a keen amateur gardener, once undertook to act as judge at a flower show in his own parish. He carried out his duties faithfully, but after the show lie noticed that one of his parishioners dropped attending church. The Vicar, meeting him one day, asked him the reason, and this was the reply, "Well, sir, I reckon as a clergyman who goes and gives all the first prizes outside his own parish is no fit clergyman for me. I" (Laugh- ter). In concluding, Mr. Ho veil wished the show every success, financially and other- wise. The following is the list of prizes:— I Open Classes. Collection of Vegetables: 1, D. Adams, Llanharry. I Six Flowering and Foliage Plants: 1, G. Leyshon, Pencoed. Collection of Roses (12 varieties): 1, J. Rayner, Bridgend. 12 Bunches Sweet Peas: 1, D. Adams, Llan- harry. Four Begonias: 1, J. Jones, Coychurch; 2, J. Rayner, Bridgend; 3, G. Leyshon, Pen- coed. Brace of Cucumbers: 1, D. Adams, Llan- harry; 2, J. Rayner, Bridgend. Nine Tomatoes: 1, D. Adams, Llanharry. Cottagers' Classes. Collection of Vegetables: 1, M. Chegwin, Treoes; 2, E. Ayres, Coychurch. Collection of Potatoes (4 kinds): 1, P.C. Mead, Coychurch; 2, H. Hawkins, Pencoed; 3, L. Lewis, Pencoed. Dish of 12 Kidney Potatoes: 1, F. Woof, Coychurch! 2, J. Frederick, Coychurch; 3, E. Ayres, Coychurch. Dish of 12.Round Potatoes: 1, M. Chegwin, Treoes; 2, J. Evans, Coychurch; 3, E. Ayres, Coychurch. Dish of 12 Coloured Potatoes: 1, G. Ley- shon, Pencoed; 2, J. Frederick, Coychurch; 3, P.C. Mead, Coychurch. Cauliflowers: 1, J. Jones, Coychurch; 2, G. Leyshon, Pencoed. Three Sticks White Celery: 1, F. Woof, Coychurch; 2, P.C. Mead; 3, G. Evans, Coy- church. Three Sticks Red Celery: 1, P.C. Mead; 2, M. Chegwin; 3, F. Woof. Long Carrots: 1, G. Leyshon; 2, M. Chegwin; 3, F. Woof. Short. Carrots: 1, M. Chegwin; 2, H. Haw- kins, Pencoed; 3, P.C. Mead. Parsnips 1, F. Woof; 2, G. Evans; 3, E. Ayres. Spring Onions: 1, M. Chegwin 2, F. Woof; 3, F. Floyd, Coychurch. Autumn Onions: 1, H. Hawkins; 2, F. Woof; 3, F. Floyd. Shallots: 1. P.C. Mead; 2, G. Evans; 3, L. Lewis, Pencoed. Green Peas: 1, M. Chegwin 2, E. Watkins, Coity; 3, F. Woof. Runner Beans: 1, M. Chegwin; 2, G. Ley- shon, Pencoed; 3, F. Floyd. Broafl Beans: 1, M. Chegwin; 2, E. Wat- kins, Coity; 3, F. Woof. Red Cabbage: 1, H. Hibbert, Coychurch; 2, G. Evans; 3, E. R. Jones, Coychurch. White Cabbage: 1, E. Watkins; 2, P.C. Mead; 3, Miss J. Anthony, Coychurch. Turnips: 1, F. Floyd; 2, L. Lewis, Pencoed; 3, E. R. Jones. Leeks: 1, F. Floyd; 2, F. Bryant, Coy- church; 3, F. Woof. Lettuce: 1, M. Chegwin, Treoes; 2, J. Evans, Coychurch; 3, F. Bryant. Marrows: 1, F. Woof; 2, M. Chegwin; 3, F. Bryant. Long Beet Root: 1, r. Woof; 2, G. Ley- shon, Pencoed; 3, H. Hawkins, Pencoed. Short Beet Root: 1, G. Leyshon; 2, F. Floyd; 3, F. Bryant. Rhubarb: 1, J. Frederick; 2, F. Woof; 3, F. Floyd. Radishes: 1, F. Woof; 2, H. Hibbert; 3, M. Chegwin. Collection of Herbs: 1, J. Jones, Coy- church 2, F. Floyd, Coycnurch. Ridge Cucumbers: 1, F. Bryant; 2, F. Floyd; 3, F. Woof. Fuschia: 1, G. Leyshon, Pencoed; 2, J. Jones, Coychurch; 3, Mrs. J. Harry, senr., Coychurch. Gefanium: 1, G. Leyshon; 2, J. Jones; 3, G. Evans. Collection of Dahlias: 1, J. Jones; 2, G. Leyshon. Four Window Plants: 1, J. Jones; 2, G. Evans; 3, G. Leyshon. Cut Blooms: 1, G. Leyshon; 2, G. Evans; 3, J. Jones.' Sweet Peas: 1, J. Jones; 2, G. Leyshon; 3, Mrs. J. Harry, senr. Six Roses: 1, G. Leyshon; 2, J. Jones. Six Asters: 1. J. Jones; 2, G. Leyshon. Collection of Apples: 1. A. Jenkins, Coy- church 2, G. Leyshon, Pencoed; 3, F. Woof. Dish of Six Apples: 1, F. Woof; 2, Miss J. Anthony; 3, G. Leyshon. Red Currants: 1, J. Jones; 2, G. Evans; 3, F. Woof. Black Currants: 1, F. Floyd; 2, F. Woof; 3, G. Evans. Green Gooseberries: 1, J. Jones; 2, F. Woof; 3, Mrs. J. Harry, senr. Red Gooseberries: 1, F. Woof; 2, Mrs. J. Harry; 3, J. Jones. Special Prizes. Collection of Vegetables: 1, P.C. Mead; 2, G. Evans. Basket of Wild Flowers: 1, Arthur Harry; 2, Marjorie Cooper; 3, Donald Cooper; 4, Florence Phillips. Vase of Wild Flowers: 1, Edward Evans; 2, Rosie Cooper; 3, Dorothy Cooper; 4, Susanna Llewellyn. 12 Pods of Runner Beans: 1, Thos. Jones, Coychurch; 2, F. Woof; 3, F. Bryant. Collection of Cut Blooms: 1, G. Leyshon, Pencoed. Best Flowering or Foliage Plant: 1, J. Jones, Coychurch; 2, G. Leyshon, Pencoed. Four Window Plants: 1, J. Jones, Coy- church 2, G. Leyshon. Best Six Asters: 1, J. Jones; 2, G. Ley- shon. Best Nine Onions (any variety): 1, Sergt. Punter, Llantwit Major. Best Stocked and Kept Allotment: 1, P.C. I | Mead, Coychurch; 2, J. Jones; 3, C. Hughes, Coyehurch; 4, J. Griffiths, Coychurch; 5, H. Hibbert, Coychurch. Best Kept Cottage Garden: 1, J. Jones; 2, F. Woof; 3, G. Evans. I

I BRIDGEND GUARDIANS AND OLD AGE PENSIONS. At an ordinary meeting, on Saturday, of Bridgend and Cowbridge Guardians, letters, in almost precisely the same terms were read from 2 other Unions suggesting the desir- ability of increasing the old-age nensions to 10s. a week, so that people could live in com- fort, and not be under the necessity of apply- ing to the Guardians for relief. On the ) motion of the Chairman (Col. J. I. D. ) Nicholl), the Clerk was instructed to reply that the Bridgend Board had' already passed such resolution.

I FLOWER SHOW AT COITY. A "grand peace-time show" of flowers, fruit, vegetables, etc., was held on Bank Holi- day in the beautiful and historic Castle Grounds, Coity. Considering the season, there was a fairly good show of various fruits of the earth, and there were other attractions, in the shape of a fancy dress carnival and sports. The flower show was under the aus- pices of the Coity Gardeners' and Allotment Association, and the proceeds will be devoted to the erection of an allotment store-house. l'he joint secretaries were Mr. F. G. Martin and Mr. J. Brown, who discharged their ex- acting duties in a highly discriminating and satisfactory manner. The Blaengarw Brass Band was in attendance, and everything went merrily until a drizzling rain set in, and in- juriously affected the eclat of the show and the attendance, without, however, in the least damping the spirits of the younger section of the visitors. The following is the prize list:— SECTION 1.-0Pf>n to members of Coity ) Association who have not previously won prizes exceeding 7s. 6d. in value in one show. btiort carrot: W Chard. Long Beet-root: Edward Lewis. 'iurnips: W. Chard. I 15 pods of Peas: G. Smith. j Disn of 12 Shallots: 1, J. Murphy; 2, Han- nah Roberts. I Brace of Marrows: W. Watts. Two heads of White Cabbage: W. Chard. Stocked, Cropped, and Cultivated Allot- ment: 1, Josepn Harrison; 2, Hugh Jenkins; 3, divided between x*. -olai-tin and Evan Wat- kins. Two Cauliflow.ers and Two Cabbages: 1, J. Harrison; 2, Wm. Bevan. 2.—Open to members of Allot- ment Associations within an eight miles radius. I best Collection of Vegetables, six distinct varieties, excluding lomatoes and Cucum- f bers: 1, J. Harrison 2, Dd. Bevan. Dish of Six Potatoes, Sharpe's Express: 1, Wm. Bevan 2, A. Sioerry. t" Ditto (Edzeli Blue): 1, Dd. Bevan3 2, Wm. Bevan. Ditto (Great Scott): 1, Wm. Bevan; 2. Dd. Bevan. Ditto ("Ally"): 1, D. Bevan; 2, W. Bevan. Ditto (Gulden Wonder): 1, W. Bevan; 2, D. Bevan. Dish of Six Potatoes (any variety r istei- not named above): 1, D. Bevan; 2. A. Sibberv. Three Long Carrots: 1, J. Harrison; 2, J. Brown. I 3 Short Ditto f, J. Harrison 2, F. Martin. Three Long Beet-root: 1. J. Harrison; 2, F. Martin. Three Globe ditto: 1, Thos. Jones; 3, B. Toby. Three Parsnips: 1, D. Bevan 2. F. Martin. Three Turnips: 1, D. Bevan; 2, W. Bevan. Three Sticks of Celery: 1, J. Harrison; 2, I' F. Martin. Two heads of Caulilfowers-: 1, W. Bevan. Fifteen Pods of Peas: 1, J. Harrison; 2, J. Brown. 20 pods of Runner Beans: 1, R. Jones; 2, D. Bevan. 20 Pods of Broad Beans: 1, F. Martin; 2, B. Toby. Six Leeks: 1, D. Brown; 2, F. Martin. Six Spring Onions: 1, B. Toby; 2, F. Martin 3, D. Bevan. Six Autumn Onions: 1, T. Jones; 2, B. Toby. Six Heaviest Spring Onions: 1. F. Martin. Dish of 15 Shallots: 1, B. Toby; 2, W. Bevan. Three Heads of Cabbage Lettuce: 1, D. Brown 2, J. Harrison. Three heads Cos ditto: 1, B. Toby. Brace of Marrows: 1, W. Watts. Two heads of White Cabbage: 1, J. Harri- son; 2, W. Brown. Two heads Red ditto: 1, F. Martin. Root o fParsley: 1, T. Roberts; 2, D. Bevan. Six Sticks of Rhubarb: 1, Edwin Hopkins; 2, D. Brown. SECTION 3.—Fruit. Dish of Six Dessert Apples:— 1, Gwennie Thomas; 2, F. E. Bray. Dish cf Six Culinary ditto: 1, Gwennie Thomas. Dish of Pairs: 1, Gwennie Thomas; 2, F. E. Bray. Dish of Black Currants: 1, Mrs. Thomas; 2, G. David. Dish of Gooseberries: 1, Wm. Edwards; 2, D. Brown. I Best and Largest Applegrown in the Parish i of Coity: 1, J. Thomas; 2, E. Watts. SECTION FOUR.—Dairy Produce, etc. 2 flw. of Butter in 1 lb. lots: Mrs. Lewis (Six Bells), was successful in taking both the 1st and 2nd awards, and was also 1st with 12 Brown Eggs. 12 White Eggs: J. Harrison. 4 lbs. Home-made Loaf of Bread—1, Mrs. J. Thomas; 2. G. David. Dish of Boiled Potatoes—1, J. Harrison 2, William Edwards; 3, G. David. SECTION FIVE.—Flowers. Best 6 Vases of Sweet Peas: 12 in a vase; 6 distinct varieties.—1, J. Harrison; 2, D. Bevan. Vase of Sweet Peas—1, L. V. Lloyd; 2, H. E. Davey; 3, J. Harrison. Cut Bloom of Asters, not less than 3-1, D. Bevan. Vase of Roses, not less than 3 varieties-I, J. Harrison. Best Nosegay of Garden Flowers-1, D. Bevan 2. J. Harrison: 3, M. Brown. Collection of Cut Flowers, not less than 6 varieties—1, J. Harrison: 2, D. Bevan. Collection of Wild Flowers, for children under 16 years of age—1, Bessie Bevan; 2, Ivy Dyer 3, Ll. Bray. Pot of Geraniums in bloom-I, J. Harri- son. Pot of Fuschias in bloom—1, W. Bevan; 2, Gwennie Thomas. SECTION SIX—Carnival. Though the sun did not shine (more s the I pity), to set off its colouring, the carnival was most brilliant, in appropriate setting, conjuring up the time more and more sad- ly missed, when England was Merrie Eng- land, chivalrous and sober, and free—free at all events from the threatening tyranny of these times. The comic band (conaucted- by Mr. Frank Thomas), won the prize, with I its assortment of "instruments," and ap- palling "music." Miss Gwen Roberts took the first prize for fancy, as well as for comic dress. "The best representation of any well-known person," —a theme suggestive of possibilities; did not appeal much, though the few who did respond, were most apt imper- sonations. The first prize was won by D. Roberts, who wore the curious garb of that very curious person, the late Dr. Price (once so well-known, and still remembered for his quaint sayings, and medical prowess), who, a good many years ago (by his own wish), was cremated in a big field at Llantrisant, so that (as he phrased it), his remains might be scattered "to the four winds of Heaven." Those remains seemed to lie re-incarnated in Mr. Roberts, Whose attire, with torch in hand, was just such as Dr. Price affected, for the veneration of the few, and the deri- sion of the multitude. A good second was f Mrs. E. Thomas, who anywhere would have II passed muster as a genuine gipsy, able to see into the future (for a Wside:ration), to I predict the fate (for good OT*- ill), of all her dents. The third prize went to Ernest Hall (got up as a policeman), whV> had his hand on a person of an impoverished and dilapidated looking captive. The comic turn-out "with horse or donkey" —of course it was a donkey that was in the running, an ass being much more comic than the sober-sided horse-was extremely funny, and Mr. Joseph Harrison. who won the prize with his get-up, caused much hilarity. In the "national costume" class the winners were: 1, Bessie Bevan (Britannia); 2, Olive Harrison (Scotch Lassie); 3, Irene Jenkins (Spanish Girl). Boys not over 14, appeared in a variety of costumes, and the awards were: 1, Dd. Francis Lewis (Red Cross): 2, Griffith Roberts (Red Indian): 3. Hillwyn David: 4, Vivian John. In the similar class for girls uie scorers were: 1, Thelma Matthews (Red Cros Nurse): 2, Olive and Betty John (Geisha Girls): 3, Leslie Thomas (Flower Girls). Mrs. J. Brown won the prize in the class for the best decorated ovcle,—which seemed to have picked up all that was best on an allotment garden—all deftly, and tastefully elaborated. The best decorated dog, on lead (and with a muzzle). was that! in e hartre of Griffith Roberts. The sports (especially those of the rough and tumble sort), were carried on (so far as the elements would permit), and grotesque figures were shied at with tremendous ierocity, perhaps nnder the impression that these were malign deities, who in an evil moment, had upet the clerk of the weather, and his plns in the meteorological department. The judges were: Flowers, fruit, and vegetables-C. Hodges, Tondu; W. J. Jones, Bridgend: T. D. John, F.R.H.S., Tondu. Dairy produce —Mrs. E. M. Evans, Tydraw. Pencoed; Mrs. W. Jones Croesty Farm. Coity. Er-ead-B. Toby, Bridgend. Carnival—Mr. Wm. L. Howells, C.C., Pencoed: Mrs. Griffith Abraham, Peiieoe-d Mrs. Walter Hughes. Litchard: Mr. J. Mazey, Coity. Sports— Mr. Wm. Howells; Mr. D. Thomas: Rev. E. G. Lawrence; Mr. 1. Treharne, Coity. I ——————————————.

PENYFAI AND DISTRICT FLOWER SHOW. Upwards of 1.250 ticket holders—and many others—on Wednesday afternoon and evening spent a happy time in the charming grounds of Court Colman (kindly lent by Capt. W. H. C. Llewellyn, J.P., for the occasion—the Penyfai and District First Annual Fruit, Flower, and Vegetable Show-proceeds in aid of Bridgend Cottage Hospital). Captain Llewellyn is the president, whose enthusiasm in all things concerning the cultivation of flowers and fruits acted as a stimulus to the people, and engendered a spirit of healthy competi- tion, without which the show could not have been so "tip top" in every one of its depart- ments. The weather was supremely fine, and the visitors accomplished a two-fold object in roaming over a place where every prospect pleased, and nothing seemed wanting to ap- peal to the finer sensibilities, and especially to the love of beauty, which is inherent even in the most callous. Everything in the general lay-out pointed to refined taste, and artistic display, without ostentation; and, in addition to Court Colman and its surround- ings, there was the superb miscellaneous col- lections that formed the show, beautified at one end of the tent by floral decorations ar- ranged by Capt. LlewellynV gardener (Mr. H. Worgan), first and foremost of which were the splendid sweet peas evolved in the gardens of Court Colman. Nor was this all-Baldwin's Kenfig Hill Band was in attendance, and played spirited music for dancing on the lawn. The raffle of White Wyandottes (won by Sam Davies, Ogmore Vale) realised £ 14 17s. for Bridgend and District Cot in Sir William Trealor's Hospital for Cripples at Alton. The two pairs of white fantail pigeons realised k2 10s., which sum will be handed over to Bridgend Cottage Hospital. As hon. secretary, Rev. H. R. Protheroe (Penyfai Parsonage) was courteous, methodical, and painstaking, and his enthusiasm all through has been helpfully contagious. PRIZE LIST. I SECTION I.-Open. Collection of 9 Distinct Vegetables: 1, John Deacon. Dish of 5 Immune White Kidney Potatoes: 1, Ernest Bradford, Blackmill; 2 and 3. A. J. Pople. Ditto White Round Potatoes: 1, John Deacon 2, Rev. H. R. Protheroe. Ditto Coloured Kidney Potatoes: 1, John Deacon. Ditto Coloured Round Potatoes: 1, Rev. H. R. Protheroe: 2, John Deacon. Four Long Carrots: 1, John Deacon. t Four Short Carrots: 1. Lewis Leyshon; 2, I Richard Harry, Bridgend. Four Long Beetroot: 1, John Deacon 2, R. Harry. Four Short Beetroot: 1, R. Harry; 2, Lewis Leyshon 3, John Deacon. Five Leeks: 1, John Deacon. Four Parsnips: 1. John Deacon. Two. Sticks Celery 1, John Deacon. 15 Pods Peas 1, John Stoddart, Coytrahen 2, F. J. Wheeler, Coytrahen 3, W. H. Yeo, Court Colman. 20 Pods Runner Beans: 1. J. Deacon. 16 Pods Broad Beans: 1. J. Deacon; 2, E. Watkins, Coity; 3, Lewis Leyshon. Four Turnips: 1, John Deacon 2, E. Berry. Six Spring Onions: 1, John Deacon; 2, R. Harry. Brace of Cucumbers: 1, John Deacon. Dish of Eight Tomatoes: 1, John Deacon. Brace of Marrows: 1, Lewis Leyshon. Three Bottles of Fruit, any variety: 1, Mrs Yeo; 2, John Deacon. Collection of Onions, Leeks and Parsnips (6 of each): 1. Lewis Leyshon. SECTION 2.-Open to Members Only. Collection of 6 Distinct Varieties of Vege- tables. excluding Tomatoes and Cucumbers: 1, Lewis Leyshon; 2, Thomas Howells, Aber- kenfig. Four Dishes of Immune Potatoes (distinct varieties): 1, John Deacon 2, Lewis Leyshon. Two Dishes of any Variety Immune (dis- tinct) Potatoes,, five to the dish: 1, John Bryant; 2, F. W. Gillard: 3, Lewis Leyshon. Dish of Five Potatoes (Sharpe's Express or Duke of York): 1, John Deacon; 2, D. Gil- lard; 3, J. Bryat. Dish of Five White Potatoes (round): 1, J. Deacon; 2, Rev. H. R. Protheroet 3, David Gillard. Ditto White Kidney Potatoes: 1. Rev. H. R. Protheroe; 2, J. H. Jones; 3, J. Bryant. Ditto Coloured Round Potatoes: 1; Lewis Leyshon 2, J. Bryant. Ditto Coloured Kidney Potatoes: 1. Lewis Leyshon. Six Spring Onions: 1, Lewis Leyshon. ] Four Parsnips: 1, John Deacon; 2. F. W. Gillard. Four Long Carrots: 1, J. Deacon; 2, Lewis Leyshon 3, Eli Bridegman. Four Short Carrots: 1, F. W. Gillard; 2, L. Leyshon. Three Long Beetroot: 1, John Deacon; 2, Lewis Leyshon. Three Round Beetroot: 1. David Gillard 2. W. A. Leyshon 3, Lewis Leyshon. Three Turnips: 1, B. Yeoman 2, William Davies. Four Leeks 1. Lewis Leyshon. Six Spring Onions: 1, Allan Crouch; 2, F. W. Gillard; 3, Eli Bridgeman. 12 Pods of Peas: 1, John Deacon 2. F. W. Gillard 3. Dan Crowley. 10 Pods of Runner Beans: 1, Wm. Davies; 2, John Deacon 3, Dd. Gillard. 15 Pods Dwarf Beans: 1, Lewis Leyshon; 2, John Deacon. 10 Pods Broad Beans: 1, Wm. Howells, Bridgend; 2, John Deacon 3, J. Bryant. Two Sticks of Celery: 1, Lewis Leyshon 2. Thos. Howells, Aberkenfig. Two Bundles of Shallots: 1, Allan Crouch. Brace of Marrows: 1, Geo. Scane; 2, Lewis Leyshon. Six Sticks of Rhubarb: 1. L. Leyshon. Two White Cabbages: 1, L. Leyshon; 3. E. Bridegmaix. Two Red Cabbages: I, Allan Crouch. Two Cauliflowers: 1, John Deacon. Brace of Ridge Cucumbers: 1, Lewis Ley- shon. Dish of Five Dessert Apples: 1, Mrs. Yeo. Ditto Culinary Apples: 1, Mr. Yeo, Court Colman 2, John Deacon. Dish of 12 Green Gooseberries: 1. Lewis Leyshon; 2, J. H. Jones. Ditto Red Gooseberries: 1, Lewis Leyshon. Three Bottles of Fruit (any variety): 1, W. H. Yeo. Heaviest Pumpkin: Lewi s Leyshon. Collection of Five Distinct Varieties of Vegetables (grown from the Association's Seed): 1, David Gillard; 3, F. W. Gillard. Best Kept, Stocked and Cropped Allotment (prizes given by Capt. W. H. C. Llewellyn): 1, J. Bryant; 2, Lewis Leyshon; 3, W. Thomas. Best Kept and Stocked Cottage Garden (confined to members of Association): 1, John Deacon: 2, D. W atkins 3. W. A. Ley-shon. Best made 41b. Loaf of Bread Mrs. W. E. Hopkin. Collection of Six Dishes of ix Immune Varieties of Potatoes Lewis Leyhbcn. Window Plant: Lewis Leyshon. Bunch of Wild Fiowers (Penyfai School Children only): 1. DuLie Mole; 2, Liable Gil- lard; 3, Dorothy Gillard.' Six Vases of Sweet Peas; 1, Violei Lloyd, AngeltoD: 2, W. H. Yeo 3, Lewis Leyshon. Piece of Needlework (open to Petyiai School Children): 1. Sybil Morris; 2, M. Bryant; 3, Dolly Gillard special priises, Molly Hiddins and Gwennie Lewis. DAIRY SECTION. Twelve White Egg: J. H. Jores. Twelve Brown Eggs; Mrs. Gilford, Tymawr Farm. 4 Single lbs. of Butter: 1, Mrs. Gilford; 2, Mrs. T. Harris, Penyfai. Pair Trussed Fowls: 1. Mrs. D. Gillard.

SMALL TA EK. The amount distributed in out-relief dur- ing the Peace Cielebraf.nns week, was. it wa? staied at Saturday's meeting of Brirtgend and Cowbridge Guardians — Col. J. T. D. Nicholl. Chairman— £ 1S5, and Mr. Evan Evans (one of the Relieving Officers), public- ly stated that the rrirmt-v was proptHv ex- pended, and the recipients (thiough him), wished to thank the Board for the great kindness extended t-o thpm. Pencoed Peace Celebrations Committee is to be commended upon its business acumen. They purchased for the festivities all the necessary crockery and cutlery, aiid on Fri- I day last, in the Public Hall, dipo. d of the same at a less sum than that at which the articles could be purchased at any 'ctaij shop, an. what-is more they made a hardsc "El on the transaction! The questions in Police Courts—ai d other public places— are often debated-what con- stitutes drunkenness;" and in what condition a man must be before he can indisputably be described as drunk Mr. W. M. Thcmas told us on Saturday at Bridgend Police Court (upon the authority of "the London Stipen- diaries") when a man is not drurk, and that is when an affirmative answer may be given to the question, "Is it safe for him to go home alone?" When the last aeroplane passed over Bridg- end one old lady was overheard to say to an- other that "she wouldn t like to be up there -in such a thing as that." The sericnd dea.r old lady replied that "she would rather be up there, even in such a thing as that, than with- out it." Two ladies were looking intently at the fine display in a Bridgend pork butcher's shop. Said one: "That's a nice lot of pork." "Pork" retorted the other, "I thought pork wasn't in season now." Here is the story of the laài-í" understand- ing--or misunderstanding '.—One cf tht lead- ing members of the staff at Bridgend G.W. Railway station, with his good wife, recently went on a visit to relatives down "Zumrcerset- 't t<) i shire" way. The lady. on returning home to Bridgend. made the astounding di&corerv that she had on one foot one of her own ordinary boots, and on the other one of her sister's fancy boots. Just fancy two ladies—and sisters at that—wearing odd boots, and each other's, too—without knowing it. However, explanations—and exchanges—have been made, and all's well that ends well. It was not "the writing on the wall" that caused comment and diversion; but the writ- ing on the door, or rather the one wbrd in- scribed thereon. In the work of construction and re-construction at a certain Bridgend hotel. the learned contractor, and hit foiemaa have to resort to expedients to as to present a good front, and the dwr in ques- tion. facing the street, and be.a.r.L the soli- tary word, is of course only a temporary ar- rangement. There's no "beating about the and no "wait and see" business about Bridgesd babies, whose brand was long agq well estab- lished. and the question is asked— w hy in these days of child welfare, another baby show is not proposed In the competition which a London daily paper inaugurated, the weighty infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Waite, Australian Terrace, was awarded the only certificate of merit allocated to this district. Mr. R. J. Jones, M.E., Coity Fields. Bridg- end, lecturer in mining to the Glamorgan County Council, as our readers arc aware, with the students, recently visited the Scot- tish coalfield. In the course of his wanderings Mr. Jones copied the following extract from a page of an old book at the office of the Sothian Coal Company, Ltd.. Newton Grange, Midlothian, which throws light upon the conditions of the miner of the 18th cen- tury, when strikes were not, aT?d "unrest" was not known:—"Output for the week 4th to 11th June, 1744, Bryan's P-,t:-Loads, 666 (a load is supposed to be what a woman car- ried on her back up the pit) wages ol 12 men putting out the above 666 loads, at l £ d. per load. £ 4 3s. 4d. charges for saicl work, etc., said time:—By Robert Wilson, overseer (manager of said work). 6s. &d. John Duncan (assistant below ground), 2s. Alex Young (6 days taking down, stone). 5s. James Thomson (6 days at East Dyke). 5s. Wm. Robertson (5 days at ditto). 4s. 2d. two bearers carrying coal and wood, 3s. 3d. 41bs. cf candles to ye above work, 18. lOd. fore-mentioned 12 men for working and bearing of 666 at lid. per load, £4 3s. 4d. coals to yet family this week per account, 7s. 6d. Total. t5 IHt. 8d. By sales: 666 loads sold at 4d. per 2s.; 13 loads coal from East Dyke at 4d. per load, 4%. 4d. total, ill 6s. 4d. creditor, £5 18s. 8d.; balance, £ 5 7s. 8d."

I PONTYCLUN. Boxing.—The "manl y sport" would appear to be becoming extremel y popular in this dis- trict. The promoters are making every en- deavour to stage the best possible talent, and if proper public support is forthcoming there is no reason why boxing should not thine in the ctstrict. Saturday's bouts were witnessed by a fairly large crowd, and proved most in- teresting. The proceedings opened with a ten-round contest between Sam Da. es (Pon- typridd) and Jim Davey (Llantiisai t). Al- I though novices, they gave a really clever dis- play, the boxing being clean and spirited throughout. Davies was down for eight in the third round, and for seven in the fourth, but afterwards boxed in determined fashion, and at times looked like turning the tide. He countered hard on the body. but wi, prone to use the open glove, for which he was cau- tioned. Both were rather used up by the seventh round, but boxed on in great style, Davey finishing the stronger and gaining the award by his more direct hitting. Still, Davies was a pluck loser, and, like the win- ner, should develop into a good bcxer. The 15- round contest between Tom Murphy (Ponty- pridd) and Arthur .Field (Llantrisant) gave promise of being an excellent beut. but though Field did well in the first three rounds Murphy's extra weight and strength soon be- gan to tell, and after taking a deal of punish- ment in the sixth round Field wisely retired. It subsequentl y transpired that Field had been boxing with a dislocation cf the loft arm,, sustained at work.

PORTHCAWL. I. I A Holiday Accidents.-A collision between) two motor cars in Porthcawl on Tuesday re- sulted in one of the occupants receiving severe cuts on the face.—Mr. Wm. Langdon, of Ystalyfera, Swansea Valley, was coming into Porthcawl, and on his proper side there was some obstac le which he avoided by going over to the other side of the road. where a two- seater car was coming up driven by its owner, Miss Carey. of Church Place. Porthcawl. The latter's brother, who was by her side, was thrown forward, and received ra.ty injuries to his face from the broken glass screen. Near the Esplanade Hotel at Porthcawl in the evening a young man named Assheton, of Newport, while wheeling a child in a peram- bulator. was knocked down by a motor car. The child was thrown out, ard both .T.:>œived bruises. Dr. Morely Thomas attended them, and fortunately found the injuries to be slight.