The South Wales Star

BARRY. TOWN BAND.—The Barry Brass Band paraded the streets placing popular airs on Saturday evening last. The band is now open to accept engagements. BANKRUPTCIES.— The following have been ad- judicated bankrupts: — Frederick Cocks, builder, Romiliy road, Barry; Henry Loxton, bootmaker, Cd, loxton. RAILWAYMAN'S GATHERING. — At the annual tea meeting and concert of the Barry railway ser- vants at Barry on Good Friday, Mr. A. J. Williams, M.P., has promised to be present. BURIAL BOARD ELECTIONS.—A largely-attended vestry meeting for the parish of Merthvrdovan was held at the Barry Public Hall last Thursday night. Rev. J. Price presided. Mr. John Robinson, the chairman of the Burial Board, was unanimously re- elected to be the representative on the Board for the Merthyrdovan parish. Messrs. Ben Thomas and Nicholls wero appointed auditors for the ensuing twelve months. THE PROPOSED PARISH HALL FOR BARRY — With reference to the proposed Church-hall for the parish of Barry, and of which Messrs. Kempson and Fowler, LlandaS, are the architects, the following tenders were received:—Money. Barry. £ 963 10s. 2d. G. Ratter, Barry, £ 310; F. Small, Barry, £ 903 9s. The tender of Mr. Small has been accepted. Mr. Reed also tendered but withdrew. HEARTS OF OAIC SOCIETY.—The annual balance- sheet of the Barry branch of the Royal Hearts of Oak Yearly Dividing Sociaty has just been issued. It is in every way a satisfactory one, and shows that the receipts during the year amounted to £ 209 10s. 5d. The amounts paid during the same period in sick pay allow- ances were £ 48 17s. 6d. the amount of cash in the bank is £ 60; returned tojeserve fund, enS 15s.: entrance fees paid to lodge management fund, £ 13 Gs., sum divided among 115 members, £ 19 13s. ll^d. The number of financial members of the branch is 180. The following aro some of the officers of the society :— T rustees, Messrs. G. Wilson, H. Woodham, and A. Webb medical officer, Dr. Neale secretary, Mr. G. Lonuon, 32. Lombard-street, Barry Dock auditors, Messrs. R. Griffiths and G. Collins. SURE CURE FOR WORMS IX CHILDREN.— Keinicks' Vegetable Worm Lozenges. — Harmless Strengthering. 7kl. and Is. l#d. per box, with full direction, at all Stares.—ADVT BARRY DOCK. COAL AND COKE SHIPMENTS.—The -exports at Barry Dock for the week ending Saturday last were as follows:—Coal, 57,769 tons 7 cwt. coke, 1,669 tons 15 cwt. total, 59.439 tons 2 cwt. This was shipped on board 3i steamers and 16 sailing vessels-total, 47. The imports during the week consisted of 4.085 tons of pitwood, 1 ton of iron, and 21 tons of general goods. The sundry exports were 9 tons of iron and 4 tons 8 cwt. of general goods. The number of vessels in dock on Monday morning last was 23 steamers and 28 sailing vessels—total, 51. NEW WESLEYAN CHAPEL.—Rev. Graham Payn, of Barry, informs us that the new Wesleyan Chapel, which is in course of erection at Holton-road, Barry Dock, will be opened on Friday, April 1st, when the Tenowned minister, the Rev. Thomas Champness, will preach at 3.30 p.m. A tea meeting will follow at five o'clock, and in the evening public meeting will be held, when the speakers will include the Revs. T. Champness, R. Nevill Andrews, and others. CADOXTON. DRUM ANE FIFE BAND.—In connection with the Cadoxton Wesleyan Sunday School, we understand that a. drum and fife band is about being formed. Mr. J. Davies is the bandmaster, and Mr. George Pickering iz the secretary. GAS AND WATER BILL.—A private meeting of the Local Board was held on Monday, under the pre- sidency of Mr. J. C. Meggitt, for the purpose of arranging the steps to be taken with the view of opposing the Barry and Cadoxton Gas and Water Company's Bill in Parliament. YOUNG PEOPLE'S SOCIETY.—We understand that CRICKET.—The annual general meeting of the Barry and Cadoxton District Cricket Club, originally fixed for Wednesday last, has been postponed until Tuesday evening next, March the 22nd. The meeting will be held at the Witchill Hotel, Cadoxton, and all intending members r "e particularly requested to attend. The chair will be taken by Dr. P. J. O'Donnell (presi- dent) at half-past eight o'clock. in connection with the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Cadoxton, a young people's Christian En- deavour Society will be started on Saturday next. A general invitation is given to the public to attend. PROPOSED WOMEN'S LIBERAL ASSOCIATION.— Mrs. Morgan Brown, of London, who has recently started Women's Liberal Associations at Bridgend, Merthyr, and Neath, visited Barry a few days ago with the view to such an association being established in this district. She will pay the district another visit in a. few weeks, when it is proposed to formally establish the association. Full particulars will appear in our columns in due course. TRAP ACCIDENT.—While a trap belonging to Mrs. Mooney, boardinghouse keeper, containing three sailors and the owner's son, was proceeding along near Weston-squaro on Monday evening, the horse fell down, the occupants being violently precipitated to the ground. One of the men sustained injuries to the knee and a. couple of black eyes, besides getting his clothes badly torn. PROBABLE TEMPESANCE DEMONSTRATION.— We understand that the Rev. L Ton Evans is in com- munication with Mr. D. Lloyd George, M.P., with a view to the hon. member attending a temperance demonstration at Cadoxton on the occasion of his forthcoming visit to this c."strict to address a public meeting under the auspices of the Young Wales Party. The ADDITIONAL CURATES' AID SOCIETY.— The Rev. A. Fryer, a deputa ion from the Additional Curates' Aid Society, attendl d a meeting of Church people on Tuesday. The Rev. E. Morris (rector) pre- sided. Many ladies consented to take callcction-boxes, and Mr*. Palmer, of Palmerstown, was appointed secretary. THE GAS AND WATER COMPANY'S PARLIA- MENTARY BILL.—Mr. J. C. Meggitt (chairman) and Major-General Lee, J.P., have been appointed by the local board a deputation to wait upon the directors of the Barry and Cadoxton Gas and Water Company on Thursday evening at Cardiff, with the view of mutually considering the proposed provisions of the company's Bill with reference to giving the local board power to buy and the company to sell the water concern of the Company upon terms to be determined by arbitration. SCIENCE AND ART CLASSEs.-From an advertise- ment which appeari in another column it will be seen that anye-ttiiide candidate who has not attended the Bairy United Science and Art Classes may be ex- amined in the subjects taught, provided that such candidates apply to the hon. sec., Mr. J. Davies, 7, Parthkerry-road, Barry, not later than Monday next. DEPARTURE.—Our readfrs will be both pleased and sorry to learn that Mr. Alfred Williams, the son of Mr. J. J. Williams, Royal Hotel, Cadoxton, left Cadoxton on Wednesday to take charge of an im- portant business in Cardiff. Mr. Williams has taken the i; Cardiff Cottage Hotel," next door to Messrs. Jotham and Sons' establishment in St. Mary-street, Cardiff. Mr. Williams is well known in the district, and his kindness and courtesy have made him popular with ail. While regretting his departure from our midst, we wish him every prosperity in his new home. ST. NICHOLAS. PRESENTATION MEETING.—At the St. Nicholas National Schoolroom, next Monday evening, a meeting is to be held for the purpose of making arrangements for a presentation to Sergeant James, St. Nicholas, who is about leaviog the neighbourhood, and who is much esteemed throughout the district. WENVOE. "YE CHASE."—The Glamorganshire Hounds met at Wenvoe on Monday and at The Cottrell on Wednes- day. TEA AND ENTERTAINMENT.—At the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel of this place a tea meeting and an entertainment were held on Wednesday evening, March 9th. on the occasion of the Rev. D. M. Thomas's enter- ing upon his labours as pastor of the church. The following ladies, among others, presided and assisted at the tables:—Miss Thomas, of Old Shop Farm; Mrs. D. M. Thomas; Mrs. and Miss Jones, of Chapel House and Mrs. Thomas, of Greave. After tea an interesting miscellaneous entertainment, presided over by the newly-appointed pastor, was given by the mem- bers of the church, assisted by other friends from the neighbourhood and outlying district, who rendered very valuable Bervice. The artistes that deserve especial praise were Mr. Evan Jones, of Trehill, the conductor of the choir; Miss Price, of Llanbytherv, the accom- panist for the evening Miss Mitchell, of Cardiff, whose singing was greatly appreciated Messrs. Howe, of Cadoxton: N. Jones, and T. Price, of Bonvilstone The prize competitions, which formed a pleasing feature of the entertainment, were under the adjudica- tion of Messrs. N- Jones and J. Thomas, of Bonvil- stone. But the most amusing, if not the most interest- ing. part of the proceedings was the dialogue entitled. "Wanting a Wife," the different parts of which wete taken by Messrs. Howard and Osmond and the Misses Jenkins respectively. Gre,.t praise is due to Mr. David Jones, of Chapel House, Mr. Morris and Mrs. Thomas, of Tarros Farm, for their hearty co-operation in making the Meeting a success. Indeed the interest and enthusiasm manifested by all augurs well for the success of the cause at Wenvoe. ABERTHAW. TEMPERANCE.—The third ot a series of meetings in the temperance cause was held at the Baptist Chapel on Tuesday night. This place of worship is a branch of the Baptist Church at Llancarfan, and under the raatorship ofl their much respected minister Mr. Lewis. These meetings were instituted by the united efforts of Mr. Lewis, the pastor, Mr. Daniells (C.M.), Penmark, and Mr. Harding, Colporteur, Rhoose, and are intended to be held alternately every fortnight with those held at the Jubilee-hall, Rhoose, and pro- bably at other convenient places, also, as it is designed that they are to be quite undenominational, and free from all sectarian relationship, with but the one object in view of lessening drunkenness and promoting sobriety, of uplifting the moral status of the youth of our villages, and thereby following the ground of the mind in order to be the more receptive of the good seed of the Gospel of Christianity, which has been hitherto sown with such unpromising results. The meeting which was successful in inducing several to ¡¡;J{D the pledge was ably presided over by Mr. Edward Thomas, Llancadle. |

APPROACHING COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION AT BARRY. 3IR. MEGGITT MADE AX ALDERMAN. MEETIXG OF THE LIBERAL EXECUTIVE. MR. JOHX CORY COXSEXTS TO STAXD. In view of the fact that Councillor J. C. Meggitt was elected an alderman of the Glamorgan County Council on Wednesday, the County Council seat for the Barry Electoral Division has become vacant. To take into consideration matters connected with the vacancy, a special meeting of the executive committee of the Barry and Cadoxton Liberal Association was held at the Public Hall, Barry, on Wednesday night. Dr. P. J. O'Donnell was voted to the chair, and amongst those present were Alderman Meggitt (who received a cordial reception on entering the room), Dr. W. Lloyd-Edwards, and Messrs. William Thomas (auctioneer), W. Llewellyn Williams, B.A.; J. Arthur Hughes, — Collver, F. W. Taylor (secretary), Harry Inch, &c., £ rc. The Chairman said in the first place he had to congratu- late Mr. Meggitt on his elevation to an al,lermanic chair. (Applause.) He hoped and believed that Mr. Meggitt would take such an active interest in the welfare of the district in the future as in the past. Now, how- ever. as he would be an alderman for six years, and would not be directly controlled by the people, they would have to keep a very watchful eye upon him. (Laughter.) The object in summoning that meeting was to consider the vacancy which had arisen. He expressed the hope that if Mr. Cory would consent to stand he would bo unanimously selected, and returned without opposition. (Cheers.) Alderman Meggitt. who was heartily applauded, commenced by saying that the whole matter connected with his election as alderman had been to him a source of much unpleasantness. In the first place Sir Hussey Vivian called a meeting of the Liberal members of the Council at the Cardiff Liberal Club, to consider what action should be taken in securing the return of Liberal aldermen. It was necessary that there should, be some concerted action, or else the nominees of the party would not be put in office. Mr. Blandy Jenkins at that meeting moved that no one should be chosen as alderman except from within the Council,and for over an hour a very animated debate followed. The idea propounded was that it was foolish to assume, as re- gards Radical principles, that because a man was once an alderman he should be always an alderman. He was bound to say that he could not find fault with that principle. But he thought a great mistake was made, and he said so at the meeting in very emphatic lan- guage. He pointed out to Mr. Blandy Jenkins that, supposing he (Mr. Jenkins) lost his seat at the next County Council election, the Li\eral members would like to make him an alderman, so that the Council should not lose his valuable services. He (the speaker) also mentioned the case of Barry, and said that he felt bound to support Mr. Cory, as he had promised to do so. Prior to the meeting he and others had understood that there was to be no opposition to the retiring alderman, but by a large majority Mr. Blandy Jenkins's resolutiou was carried. The party being thus divided, the cha,irman made an earnest appeal to all present to vote loyally to the party and act in accordance with the wishes of the majority. In order to give Mr. Cory an opportunity of having a seat on the Council by being nominated for the Barry divi- sion, he was bound to accept the aldermanship. If he had not acted thus, some other Liberal member from the southern division would have been elected, and Mr. Cory would have been left out altogether. They would, therefore, see that the only inducement which led him to accept the post of alderman was in order that Mr. Cory might have an opportunity of finding a place upon the council. No other possible consideration whatever would have influenced him to accept the position. (Hear, hear.) He might inform them that Alr. John Cory had intimated that if he (the speaker) were elected an alderman, he would stand for the Barry division. (Cheers J Dr. Edwards moved a resolution recommending the members of the association to select Mr. John Cory as the candidate in the Liberal inteiest. Mr. William Thomas seconded j which was carried unanimously, and amid loud cheers. A vote of confidence in Alderman Meggitt, and sup- porting the action he had taken was then carried vem am. on the motion of Mr. W. Thomas, seconded by Dr. Lloyd Edwards. It was decided that the public meeting of the association should be held the following Friday evening at the Shaftesbury Temperance Hotel, Cadox- ton, and that Mr. William Thomas, one of the vice- presidents of the association, should take the chair. A vote of thanks to the Chairman concluded the meeting. LOCAL REPRESENTATION ON THE POLICE COMMITTEE. It may not be generally known that Alderman Meggitt (Barry), and Councillor J. P. Jones (Penarth) have been. selected as members on the Joint Police Committee for the county of Glamorgan. We are sure that this intimation will be received by the general public with satisfaction. GENERAL LEE NOT A CANDIDATE. We are enabled to state authoritatively that General Lee's views as to contesting the Barry County Council division remain unchanged, and that he has no in- tention of allowing himself to be nominated.

REVIEWS OF PUBLICATIONS. We regret that we have no space for reviews of several books and magazines received. They will appear, however, at the earliest opportunity. Received Cymru (6d.), Cymru's Plant (Id.), The London Programme," by Sidney Webb (Is.), Life of St. Patrick" (Id.), "Memories of Stambourne," by C. H. Spurgeon (Is.), Who was St. David ? South Wales School for Girls' Magazine," Owen's Pembrokeshire (£1 Is.), "Lingard's History of the Anglo-Saxon Church" (2 vols.),11 Flanigan's History of the Church in England" (2 vols.), ifcc., Ac.

A SUCCESSFUL RHONDDA SONGSTRESS. [BY AN OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT.] Miss Edith Parry, who won the contralto solo against 15 competitors at the Aberdare Eisteddfod last Mabon's Monday, and evoked such laudable remarks from the adjudicators, Mr. R. C. Jenkins, R.A.M., Llanelly, and Mr. J. T. Rees, Mus. Bac., Aberystwith, has a very interesting record. Though residing at Ystrad, she is a native of Carmarthen, and the daughter of Mr. Thomas Parry, miner, who is a Northwalian, and a near relative of the famous poet, Mr. Robert Parry (Robyn Ddu Eryri). She is sixteen yea"s old, and commenced singing when only eleven years of age, being then a member of the Bodringallt Band of Hope. At this age she began her eisteddfodic career, being awarded her first prize by Mr. Tom Price, A.C., Marthvr. Since then she has been victorious over a hundred times at various eisteddfodau. She is the happy possessor of 103 eistedfodic prize bags, and two certificates signed by Mr. D. Lewis, Brynamman, and the late lamented Mr. J. Noith, Huddersfield. Of all her competitions she has only lost six three of these were lost under the same adjudicator, who is an excellent Welsh composer, but in the young lady's opinion a very poor adjudicator. At the early age of twelve she made a very marked success at Groeswen on a Good Friday, under the adjudication of Mr. D. Bowen, Abercarn, when she carried away the prize of one guinea over 13 com- petitors, the test being But the Lord is mindful of his own." Mr. Bowen said that while this young lady was singing he could easily imagine Saul marching towards Damascus on his wild persecution, and that she was far superior to all in the competition. This victory was commented upon in a long eulogiuni in the press, and this may be considered as the starting point in her history as a singer. It impressed on her parents that she deserved a musical training. On this account, Groeswen," says Miss Parry, will be ever fondly remembered by me." On the following Monday, at the Treorky Eisteddfod, she was selected from the preliminary with Miss Kate Morgan, Dow- lais, under the adjudication of Mr. Cummings, Lon- don. But, unfortunately, in the afternoon she went out of tune, the great building being overcrowded and herself young and somewhat excited. She was pre- pared for these competitions under the efficient teach- ing of Mr. Tom Stephens (Telorydd.) She has also competed in recitations, and in this capacity has proved a dangerous opponent to our best reciters. This having immensely improved her melodious voice and also imparted to her another good quality, namely, the proper pronunciation of both the English and Welsh languages, which is essentially required in an artistic performance of any solos. For the last six months she has been under the able and skilful training of Madame Williams-Penn, Pontypridd, and within this period her success has been marvellous. From a great number of competitors she has recently taken the prizes at the Porth, Ferndale, Pontypridd, Treherbert, and Aberdare eisteddfodau, and has also made a marked success of various concerts. I was informed that she now holds many excellent engagements, and among these I discovered that she is to accompany the celebrated Pontycymmer Glee Society on their musical tour through several towns in South Wales. I heartily wish Miss Parry every suc- cess in future, to elevate and honour still more the famous name of her family, which has been so emi- nently distinguished in the poetical and musical annals of the Principality. I

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GLYNTAFF BURIAL BOARD. THE PROPOSED EXTENSION OF THE DISTRICT. The ordinary meeting of this Board took place on Friday, Mr. Richard Rogers presiding. There were also present Rev. S. R. Jones, Rev. Father Smythe, Messrs. James Roberts, W. Jones, W. Morgan, James Coombes, Fred Judd, — Hiscox, and J. E. Spickett (clerk). RATE. A rate for lid. in the £ was made. NOTICE OF MOTIONS. Mr. W. Jones gave notice to move at the next meet. ing -That plans of monuments to be erected in the cemetery be submitted to the clerk, and that he be e111- powered to sanction them." Mr. Judd gave notice to move, That a limited time be given to people to buy the freehold of the graves if they wish to." THE PROPOSED EXTENSION OF THE DISTRICT. The Clerk stated that Dr. Hoffman, medical inspector for the Home Department, desired the Board to sub- mit a plan, showing the new ground the Board desired to obtain apportioned among Nonconformists, Church people, and Roman Catholics. Mr. Spickett was authorised to reply to the effect that the ground would be divided proportionately in the event of the Board securing it. The Rev. S. R. Jones referred to the recent meeting of ratepayers at the Town Hall, at which Mr. Lenox demanded a poll with reference the Burial Board Bill, and stated that he had seen Mr. Lenox and had asked him to withdraw the demand. Mr. Lenox, how- ever, told him that he could not do that until he had seen those who were opposed to the Bill. That (Friday) evening he had again seen Mr. Lenox, who was more than ever confirmed in his opposition to the Bill. A meeting of his supporters had been held, and they had decided not to withdraw their opposition unless the present Bill was withdrawn, in order that a new one for next year might be drafted by a committee consisting of three members of the Burial Board and three members of the Local Board. Ono of the suggestions made by them with reference to the new Act was that the existing Burial Board should dissolve and a new board be formed including the new area, with one clerk and one collector. The opponents to the Bill contended that unless the Burial Board purchased land within five years, there was a clause forbidding the opening of a new cemetery, and they contended there was sufficient accommodation in the present grounds for 30 years. The Chairman said that Mr. Coombes and himself had attended the meeting of the opponents of the Bill, and he told them he did not think they would induce the Burial Board to drop the Bill altogether. Mr. W. Jones, in answer to a query, said he had not been invited to attend the meeting. The Rev. Father Smythe: It was simply a hole-and- corner meeting. The Chairman We can't meet them in any way, un- less we drop the Bill. Mr. W. Jones: Let us go to-the poll then. Mr. W. Morgan How mank clerks would they have if the Local Board took over the Burial Boa.rd? (Laughter.) The Rev. Father Smythe: We have only to carry out the behests of the ratepayers. If they say they are against the Bill, we will withdraw, but as far as we can see, it is the desire of the ratepayers that we should go on with it. (Hear. hear.) Mr. Hiscox: It is a case of jealousy. The Burial Board has proceeded without asking the leave of the Local Board first—(laughter)—and they will now do everything against us. It is nothing at all but jealousv. Mr. Coombes: Fair play. They asked this Board to defer the matter for two years. That has been my point all through. The Rev. S. R. Jones: Mr. Lenox is strongly against the abolition of this Board. The Rev Father Smythe: They don't want to in- corporate the town, for it would then be one man one vote. Mr. J. E. Spickett wished to explain that his original idea was that the district should be extended by one area without separate Boards, and he suggested that to Counsel. The draft Bill, however, came down in the form of the present Bill. He (Mr. Spickett) having some business in London, called upon Counsel and talked over the point at considerable length. The Counsel, however, said that he would not advise the Board to proceed as suggested by him (Mr. Spickett), because he felt certain the change would be too radical to secure the support of the Home Secretary. He next saw their Parliamentary agent, and he agreed with Counsel that they could not hope to be success- ful with the Bill unless it was submitted to the House in its present form. There had been an argument against the Bill that the election of members would be an expensive matter, but this was not so. In fact he thought he would be able to show them it would be a cheaper mode of election. Mr. W. Jones said they had discussed the Bill step by step, and why should theyjnow hesitate ? Let the matter go on. The other side had demanded a poll, and it was for those who conscientiously sup- ported the Bill to do their best to defeat them. It was rather hard that the Local Board should now come to them, and ask them to abandon their measure as if they did not know their own minds. The suggestion of the Local Board was that they could not do their own work. He said let them go to the poll, and if the ratepayers decided against them, it would be for them to consider how to proceed. Mr. James Roberts remarked that it had been said that by getting the Bill through they would be per- petuating Mr. Spickett's office as clerk. Rev. S. R. Jones Nonsense. Supposing we took it into our heads to abolish the Board, Mr. Spickett would be entitled to a. pension according to the rate of his stipend, and nothing more would happen in the event of this Bill passing. Mr. J. E. Spickett said the clause in the Bill read as follow! All officers and servants who shall hold office or be employed shall become officers and servants of the joint Board, and shall hold their offices upon the same tenure and on the same terms and conditions as if this Act had not been passed." Ultimately it was decided that the Clerk should wait upon Mr. Lenox, and explain to him the advice which Counsel had given with reference to the Bill, and it was decided to hold a special meeting next week to further consider the position of affairs.

PROPOSED COTTAGERS' GARDEN SHOW FOR BARRY. It affords us the greatest pleasure to insert the letter which appears below in reference to the pro- sal to establish a cottagers' garden vegetable and flower show for Barry and district. We trust that Mr. Stapleton will be well supported in any steps he may take in bringing about such a desirable object TO THE EDITOR OF THE SOUTH WALES STAR. SIR,—A number of working men resident in this district have consulted me as to the desirability of forming a Cottagers' Garden Vegetable and Flower Show during the coming summer, similar to those held at Cogan, Penarth, Llandough, ifcc. If any one favour- able to this movement would kindly forward me their name and address, I would call a meeting to discu-is and arrange matters. The district might include the following places ;-Dina.s Powis, St. Andrew's, Wen- voe, Cadoxton, Bafry, Penmark, Porthkerry, A-c. Kindly give this a space in your valuable paper, and oblige, yours truly, JOHN STAPLETON. Barry, March 16th, 1892.

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TYNEWYDD ECHOES. LBY LEO.] HE GOETH OX THE WARPATH. One evening-, whilst couched in my" forest lair." meditating on the glorious sunset of the day, I heard, as it were, the booming sound of some dis- tant gun. reverberating along the craggy peaks, the noisy din of party warfare and political tur- moil. Aroused by the prospects of prey," my itinerant and prowling disposition led me over the Mynydd in the neighbouring Garw Valley. I ydd in the 1 -1 proceeded on my desolate track, devouring whom and what I could, until I roamed into the disturbed country, and here I located myself until the wordy warfare had ceased. This is the simple and only reason why I have not roused the ire of some rather sensitive Tynewyddite, especially of the female persuasion, by my weekly echoes in the St nr. Individuals of theosophetic tendencies declare that they know the "lion" of Tynewydd, but unfortu- nately for themselves and others they have spotted the wrong 'un:' cl HE GIVETH HIS" CYFFES FFYDD." The County Council has come and gone, and I rejoice to think that my old friend Mr., now Coun- cillor. John Thomas. Garw, has been elected to our County Parliament. I may tell you. Mr. Editor, that Iihave a secret longing to follow in Councillor Thomas'^ footsteps to the council. Of course, Mr. Editor, it would only be generous on my part to inform you, who is so keen a politician, on my political creed. I know, Mr. Editor, you will dubiously shake your head, but you like a man to be frank and free. With this prologue I begin I am a Liberal-Conservative in politics; a Church- man in favour of Disestablishment of the Church of England in Wales—or, more correct still, so we were recently informed by sOllie" Canon" from Manchester, the Church of Wales in England. I am undecided on the Disendowment question, but will give the matter my earnest attention a Trades Unionist after the type of Mabon, of whom I hold a very high opinion a supporter and canvasser of the vicar for a seat on the Llingeinor School Board. I've been a School Board member for Liberity Within and a Guardian for Liberty Without. I may also state that I am quite con- versant with County Government in all its serious and intricate forms. HE BOASTETH OF HIS TRUE FRIENDS. I also enjoy the patronage of the G.O.M.. with whom I cordially shook hands when on his visit to Swansea a few years ago. Mabon is also among my numerous acquaintances. I first became acquainted with the hon. member for the Rhondda when he acted the role of a Local Preacher" in a Methodist chapel. The hon. member was on a political campaign, but even the busy world of politics did not absorb all his energies. The following evening he made himself remarkable for the expression. Save the man with the red head." To imagine the effect of this caustic remark, the gentle reader must cut" the words short,mingled with a little of the vernacular brogue, and he then will have a fair idea of the affair. Mr. Bowen Rowlands, Q.C.. M.P., the hero of the Direct Veto (Drinking) Bill, has propounded to me the evils of '•hot punch," and I am more than half convinced that he is right. Many an interesting ride have I enjoyed ere now in company with the Rev. Gurnos Jones, crossing the mountains between Bettws and Garw, the rev. gentleman on his favourite pony, and I on my little mountain pony, with my bottle of Scotch dew," Gurnos exhort- ing me to abstain from all alcoholic beverages. Now, Mr. Editor, with all these qualifications and recommendations, don't you think (I modestly in- sinuate) that I am worthy a seat in the Councillor Williams, they say, is to be made an alderman. Recommend, Mr. Editor, the en- lightened electors of Ogmore Valley to select me as their candidate —— for the vacant seat HE DESCRIBETH THE RETURN OF THE VICTOR. Somewhere in the year 1797 a contingent of French soldiers landed at Abergwaun. It is well known in Welsh folk-lore that the bold (.') French- men were kept at bay by the appearance of patri- otic Welshwomen on a neighbouring hill, clad in red "shawls." The Frenchmen mistook them for soldiers in regular uniform, and they were so scared that they retreated from the Welsh soldiers when they appeared. The aspect of Fron Wen last Tuesday evening was, to say the least, rather dangerous," since large red flags were to be seen streaming in the March wind from nearly every house in the terrace. One huge flag spanned the road from one of the windows to a neighbouring tree. Many a workman returning from his daily toil inquired the cause of the danger signals." The explanation was soon forth- coming. The result of the LIangeinor School Board Election had larrived. and the inhabitants of Fron Wen were informed that one of their own terrace headed the poll. Their exultation was a little premature, for on second information he was within 1 of the coveted honour. The scene was not yet complete. One buxom lady robed herself in strange crimson garments, and commenced to favour the company with the polka, or something similar. She was soon joined by a horny-handed son of toil, who was also equipped in strange apparel. Presently the strains of music could be heard in the dim distance, and the eager inhabit- ants soon noticed the corporate body of the victor, heralded by a flag" borne aloft by the future voters of Cwmogwy. The juveniles sang the refrain Glory, glory," &c. The victorious candidate was the recipient of hearty congratulations.-Who is to be the new chairman of the Llangeinor School Board Who is the most modest young lady at Tynewydd Who saw 1, Leo at the Methodist chapel last Sunday evening ?

ALDERMAN JOHN WILLIAMS, TYNEWYDD. NANTYMOEL NEWS AND NOTES. [BY DROFSED. ] CONCERT AT SARON BAPTIST CHAPEL.-The lovers of music had been looking forward with keen pleasure to hear Mr. Maldwyn Humphreys at Xantymocl. He came quite up to anticipations, and simply captivated his audience. We hope the concert has been a grand success in its financial aspect, for our friends the Baptists really deserve high praise and hearty support for the many excellent entertainments they have provided. THE COUNTY COUNCIL.—The Ogmore Valley correspondent of this paper treated us to a bit of news in the last issue. He declares that an effort is being made to get a working-man from Nantv- moel to come out and contest the seat. We would rather imagine that the only effort yet made is the effort the correspondent has been guilty of in writing the paragraph. It must be perfectly well know n to all. and to a pressman connected with the Ogmore Valley in particular, that Dr. Thomas has been promised the seat. The latter gentleman acted very honourably in withdrawing his candida- ture in favour of Councillor John Williams, and this in spite of protestat'ons on the part of his supporters, who were confident that had the seat been contested Dr. Thomas would have scored a victory. The electors are not likely to forget this act of self denial, and if an opponent comes out, he and his supporters will be sure to be in the minority. It is rather strange that this bit of crisp news turned up so far from home. Perhaps our well-informed writer will devote another paragraph and introduce h it candidate (the pro- noun hi* is used advisedly). A MARRIAGE.-The cold weather has not frozen the energy of our much-beloved cupid. His dainty darts have been aimed and found targets in unromantic Xantymoel. On Tuesday. Mr. Thomas Griffiths and Miss M. Williams were united in the bonds of matrimony. Mr. Hughes performed the ceremony at the Baptist Chapel, Bridgend. All my friends are leaving me out in the cold." No fair daughter of Eve will pity me. I hope my old school mate will enjoy a life as happy and bright as a summer's day. A SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER REMEMBERS HIS FRIENDS.—A gentleman lately returned' on a School Board gave his friends and supporters an opportunity of drinking his health. I went among others to the Wyndham. and joined in singing. "He is a jolly good fellow." On my way home along the Black-road I came across a disorderly scene, in which a young man was using his fists to an old man. It is a shame, and when next such a thing occurs the offenders will be exposed in the columns of this paper. OVERHEARD AT THE BARBER'S SHOP. "This Drofsed who writes to the STAR is a duffer. What do you think He writes a lot of trash; and stoops to personalities. He is no scholar that's a fact. He ought to go to school again." Is not this awful for me to hear ? Who lost a bottle of spirits last Saturday night? Who found it and drank it on Sunday morningIs it true that there were not sufficient copies of the STAR in Xantymoel last week [Yes. and the same answer applies to every other Xant.—PUBLISHER.]

BRIDGEND BOARD OF HEALTH. ESTIMATE OF EXPENDITURE. A special meeting of this Board was held at the Board-room on Tuesday evening last, when there were present Mr. Ll. Wallington (chairman). Messrs. W. M. Richards. W. Francis. M. Davies. W. Powell, E Rich, W. McGaul, Edwin Price, Evan Williams (surveyor), and C. W. Scott (collector). The Clerk wrote regretting his inability to attend owing to an engagement. ESTIMATE OF EXPENDITURE. The estimate of expenditure of the Board for the next six months was considered. The surveyor read a statement showing the amount of incidental, scavenging, and all labour for the past twelve months passed, showing the average expenditure irrespective of his salary was £ 18 10s. 9d. per week. The Board com- plained that local tradesmen did not send in their bills promptly enough and a man had to be provided for bills which are to come in the ensuing estimate. The Board held it desirable to withhold such accounts for a further period of six months, so that they may be provided for in the succeeding estimate. The matters were con- sidered in succession. The total amount of expendi- ture was stated as £ 982, and the probable income as £ 982. A rate of Is. 3d. in the £ Was decided upon. The items of the estimate of expenditure were as follows -Present liabilities, 190 tradesmen's bills, X60 balance due to Bank, £ 52 6s. Id.; gas, water and oil £ 155; manual labour, £ 107 5s. horse keep (at 12s! per week) 115 12s.; officers' salary, £ 81 10s.; collec- tor's salary, £16; gas lighters, £ 41 12s.; weighers, £ 22 cesspool clearing, £ 15 watering and extra team labour, 148; blacksmiths (repairs. Ac.) £ 7; weighbridge expenses, C6; stationery and printing, £ 10; trades- men's bills (disinfectants, Ac.) £ 32 office and yard rent, 7s. lOd. remainder of improvement at New- castle, £ 30 meta.lling, 153 loans, 122 5s.; metalline &c. (County Roads), fllO; total, £ 982. Estimated receipts:—Is. 3d. rate, £780; manure. £ 35; weigh- bridge, £ 55; uncollected, £65; County Council pay- mentsand grant, X163 10s. total income, £ 1098 10s. DISPUTED PAYMENT. The Collector stated that he desired the opinion of the Board on a case of disputed payment of rates; viz., Mr. David Llewellyn, builaer, Nolton-street refused to pay rate off the rateable value, and desired it on the grass value. It was a legal question, and it was decided that the chairman see Mr. Hughes (the clerk) and decide upon the course the Board were to adopt. THE RESIGNATION OF THE SURVEYOR. This matter was considered by the Board in camera. .L.

CADOXTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. PRESENTATION TO SERGT. W. GAMMON. A social tea and entertainment was held at the schoolroom of the above place of worship on,Wednes- day afternoon and evening. A large number of mem- bers sat down to a splendid tea, including the following: — Rev. J. W. Matthews and Mrs. Matthews, Springfield Inspector and Mrs. Rees, and the Misses Rees, of the Central Police Station; Mrs. and Miss Howe, and Messrs. W. and D. Howe; Mr. and Mrs. Edwards, relieving officer, and family Mr. G. Garnett; Mr. and Mrs. Davies, South Wales Pro- vision Stores Mr. and Mrs. Meikle and family Mrs. and Miss Taylor; Mr. Bishop Mrs. Burnett, Barry- road Mrs. Howells, Colcoed Mrs. James; Mrs. Lowe, Quarella-street; Mrs. Hiley; Mrs. Spickett; Miss Hughes and Miss Davies, Golden Grove; Miss Stevens, Barry Road; Mr. and Mrs. Green Rev. T. Evans Mr. Davies, Bellevue-terrace Mr. Gammon; Mr. Thomas; Mrs. Gregory, Glebe-terrace; Mrs. Barstow, &c., Ac. The tea was provided gratis by the members of the church. In the evening a capital entertainment was given. The Rev. J. W. Matthews presided. The programme was as follows:—Hymn No. 224, "Sankey's Songs and Solos;" prayer, Rev. T. Evans recitation, "Work while you work," Katie Edwards song, The missing boat," Nellie Howe. Then followed the chief feature of the evening, namely, the presentation of a handsomelj'-beund teacher's Bible to Sergeant Gammon. Inscribed on the flyleaf were the words :Presented to Sergeant \V Gammon, by the friends and members of Bethel English Cah-inistic Methodist Church, as a token of the esteem in which he is held by them. Signed on behalf of the subscribers, Rev. J. W. Matthews pastor. March 16, 1892." The Chairman, in making the presentation, said it gave him great pleasure to hand this precious volume to the recipient on behalf of his friends. It was intended to make this presentation at a farewell meeting, just after Mr. Gammon was removed to Ystrad, but almost before they had time to bid him goodbye they had to rejoice over the prodigal's return! Having been promoted in the police force, the authorities had ordered him back to his old sphere of labour. He (the chairman) was glad of this. It was much sweeter to hold a reception meeting than a farewell. This reward was given for good conduct in the highest and best sense, good conduct towards God as well as man. The Book which they presented to Sergeant Gammon was worth all other books put together. It contained the mind of God! The thoughts in it were Divine Thy word," said David, "is a lamp." We don't buy lamps for ornaments, but to give light. God has given us His Word to be a light for our souls. Some people put the Bible on the chest of drawers, as an ornament, and leave it there until the leaves stick together. That is not the way to use the Bible. Turning to lIr. Gammon, the Chairman said:—Search the Scriptures. Dig deeply into them till you find the treasures they contain. Consult them daily, as captains do their charts at sea, in order that you may steer a safe course over the ocean of life into the haven of eternal rest. A silver egg was once presented to a person, which, when touched bv a secret spring, flew open, and disclosed a yolk of gold. Touching another spring, this opened, and it was found to contain a small box covered with precious stones, and inside this again there was a valuable ring, with a beautiful large pearl upon it. So with the Bible. By searching its contents, you will find it unfolding treasure upon treasure, until you come to Him who is the Pearl of Great Price. These are they which testify of me." Sergeant Gammon said he thanked his friends very sincerely for their valuable gift. He had done nothing, to his knowledge, to merit this award. But he would prize it deeply, and make the best use of it. He would always cherish their kindness towards him. Rev. T. Evans said he had much pleasure in witness- ing the presentation that evening. It was a token of good feeling in the church. They should always sup- press bad feelings, and cherish good ones towards one another. No house was complete without a Bible this lies under the strength of Great Britain. Many people show a false respect for the Bible bv using it as an ornament. The Bible should, like our (bily bread, be partaken of to nourish our souls. Mr. Gammon re- presented the law, but it was possible to blend the law and the gospel together. Temper the law with the gospel. He remembered once walking along a country road, and a police-constable accompanied him and in- sisted upon taking his arm. Thus the representative of the law and gospel went arm-in-arm. He hoped this would be the case with Mr. Gammon. The Chairman said he was sorry their respected friend, Mr. C. Howe, was not with them that evening owing to a severe illness, but he would call upon Mr. D. Edwards to say a few words. Mr. Edwards responded, by saying that there were many qualities in Mr. Gammon which they esteemed, chief among them being his faithfulness in paying his contributions to the Church funds. He hoped they would all emulate him in this respect. Mr. Meikle then followed, saying that we wanted men of the stamp of Mr. Gammon in this neighbour- hood. We wanted assistance not only financially but morally. Many years ago it was considered degrading to join the police force, but now things have altered. There are good men and true in the police force to- day. He hoped Mr. Gammon would continue to be of great service in the Church in future. Mr. James and Mr. Lowe, Quarella-street. then added a few words, and Mr. S. Davies, Bellevue- terrace, made a very effective speech. Next came a song, The village blacksmith," Mr. W. Howe recita- tion, "Four year old," Edith Meikle; impromptu speech (Welsh), subject, Archenwr." prize withheld recitation, Temperance," Mr. J. Phillips; duet, "The two sailors," Messrs. D. and W. Howe; recita- tion, The lifeboat," Mr. W. Meikle impromptu speech (English), subject Rain," best R. Edwards; solo, Merch y Cadben," W. Howe. Miss Howe pre- sided at the harmonium, and the pleasant proceedings closed by singing the Doxology. °

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