The Glamorgan Gazette

THE ANNUAL MEETING. MR R. C. GRIFFITHS ELECTED CHAIRMAN. SOME PERSONALITIES. COMPOSITION OF FREE LIBRARY COM- MITTEE THE CO-OPTED MEMBERS. The Bridgend Urban District Council held its annual meeting on Tuesday evening. There were present Mesu-s. J. G. Jen me, George Bevan, R. C. Griffiths, George Harris, W Edwards, W. Jones. Morgan Stradling, and Henry Abbott, with the clerk (Alderman T. J. Hughes) and other officials. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. Mr. Jenkins having been voted c^air^a T>ro tem., the Council proceeded to the elec ior that position, remarkiug that he would no doubt carry out the with credit to d £ li.. £ t £ office last jeafbut positUm to accept >t William Jones seconded. Sir Harris did not doubt that Mr. Griffiths VOuld till the chair with dignity, and he wa a gf-iitleinan whom they could all But in submitting another name to the Council -that of Mr. Stradlmg-he w: shed to gay that he was acting on a principle and £ >t on sentiment. The Council, he believed had always elected their chairmen according to a rule of rotation. He pointed out, with all due respect to Mr. tha^ l,e f* had his opportunity to take the chaii last year, and, for reasons which he (the speaker) did not know, the opportunity was not ac- cepted He did not think Mr. Griffiths would usurp what he might term the pr.vi- » lege of any other member. Mr. Stradlmg Lad worked hard during his term of office; he had attended the meetings of the Council and its committees with re-gularitv. and had endeavoured to make himself fully conver- sant with the details, and the speaker thought he deserved to be elected to the ^M^W^dwards said the amendment had taken him by surprise but, agreeing with the ■views of Mr. Harris, he seconded it. He hoped his action would not be misunder- stood he did not wish it to be thought that he was casting anv reflection on the gentle- man originally proposed. He agreed with Mr. Harris that Mr. Griffiths lost his oppor- tunity last year, and he should wait hisiujn. The Council had adopted the rule of elect in chairmen according to seniority, and he chal- lenged anyone to deny it. The ability or the gentlemen proposed was not a matter which Should be introduced into the discussion though he thought they would both conduct the business cr&itably. Since the rule of seniority had been adooted, he supported^ Stradling's election from a sense ot pubii )11'. Abbott considNed )1r. Gnffiths emlll- dUMr. Abbott considered Mr. Griiffths enujv- cn+.lv nualified to take the chair. As to the statement that Mr. Griffiths had port-unity, he would point +houeh" he Griffiths had not been chairman, though he had been a member for six vears. (Mr. E i .v„+ -r, Well Mr. Griffiths had •wards: Not &o. ) vveu, ML- been there four years. (Mr. Edwards. *< That's also wrong.") At any rate, pro- ceeded Mr. Abbott. Mr. Griffiths was the senior member who had not occupied the chair. <Mr. Hams >[0: st„d_ The Chairman Mr. Griffiths. Mr fctr. ling, and myself were elected at the same 11 Continuing"m?0''Abbott said important questions would come ^ed som^ tr 'Zr^oM"duSJy the duties with efficiency and a sense of decorJ|l™ ami'?ot m a frivilous attitude. From what he had seen of Mr. Stradlmg on that Council 'and judging from the way in which he had SondictSl ghnnself,.he did not think.they would get the efficiency that might be ex pected from someone in the chair. "Edwards Your s has been similar. ) Mr Bevan- I don't know where the pio- poser and seconder get their information from as to the rule of seniority having been adopted. It has certainly not been the CaM7~Bdwards: I challenge that statement. Mr. Bevan You may challenge as much as ^Mr^Ed wards: lam prepared to prove by the records of the Council that it has been the rule for six years past, and I challenge you to prove to the contrary. Mr. Bevan I shall ask the clerk to look in the minute books. Evidently Mr. Edwards does not know what he is talking about. At any rate, it has not held with me. Mr. Ed- wards, the speaker proceeded, had asserted that ability did not count; that did not say much for his-nominee. In his opinion ability counted for everything, and he should cer- tainly go for the best man. It was true that Mr. Griffiths refused the chair last year. but it was impossible for him to accept it then. Reverting to the seniority question, he pointed out that Mr. Griffiths had more votes than Mr. Stradling. j. Mr. Edwards: I challenge that statement agMr. Bevan He had a bigger majority. Mr. Edwards: I will challenge that also. He had not a bigger majority according to the number of the electors. Mr Bevan I should like to know whether Mr. Edwards is in order. (Laughter.) He hoped the Council would elect the best man. He did not care for the policy—he would not call it principle—of electing in rotation. It was bringing a public body down to the level of children plaving marbles and shouting "It's my turn next." (Laughter.) The vote was taken as follows: —For the amendment, Messrs. Harri*. Edwards, and Stradling; against, Messrs. Abbott Bevan, and Jones. The Chairman and Mr. Griffiths did not vote. The. Chairman, in giving his casting vote in favour of Mr. Griffiths, said he did not think his refusal to take the chair last year should weigh against him on this occasion. Circumstances had altered the aspect of his life. and he was now able to accept the office. He agreed with the remarks as to Mr. Strad- ling's ability, and he promised to vote for that member's election next year. Mr. Stradling had proved an excellent member. Mr. Griffiths's name was then submitted, and he was elected by a unanimous vote. Before Mr. Jenkins vacated the chair. Mr. Stradling was given leave to speak. He thanked the members for the kind way in which his name had been used, and asserted that he was not ambitious for the chair. Mr. Abbott: And you voted for yourself. Don't talk such childishness. Mr. Stradling: I voted for myself because I believe in the principle that the chair should go by rotation, and for nothing else. Mr. Abbott Childishness. Ö Mr. Stradling: I advise you to endeavour to make yourself a better councillor, and not show the bad example you have been guilty of. Proceeding. Mr. Stradling assured the new chairman that he would cordially sup- port him. Mr. Griffiths, on taking the chair, was re- ceived with applause. He had explained why he could not accept the chair last year at the time. As he happened to be a mem- ber of the legal profession lie was not quali- fied to be a J.P., and give such assistance to the police that other Council chairmen might. He hoped, however, that during the year some other local erentleman would be added to the Commission of the Peace, and the disability of having a legal person in the chair done away with. The Clerk conerratulated Mr. Griffiths on his elevation to the position of first towns- man. The new chairman and he were school mates from a very early age, and al- though they had from time to time had many disagreements on public Questions. they had never allowed them to interfere with their personal friendshop. (Hear, hear.) MR. JENKINS'S SERVICES. The Chairman moved a vote of thanks to Mr. Jenkins for his services. The late Chairman, he said, had shown a perfect grasp of the whole of the Council's affairs, and the thoroughness which had character- ised his work was well known to the mem- bers. He hoped Mr. Jenkins would main- tain hie good record. Mr. Abbott seconded, remarking that Mr. Jenkins had carried out his duties in a thoroughly efficient way. | Mr. Harris said Mr. Jenkins left the chair unsullied in any way. Mr. Edwards and Mr. Stradling also sup- ported the motion, which was agreed to, and Mr. Jenkins, in acknowledging, thanked the officials for their assistance during the year, especially the clerk and the deputy clerk (Mr. S. T. Daniel). The Council had an excellent staff of officials at present. It was decided not to appoint a vice-chair- man. THE LIBRARY COMMITTEE. Mr. Bevan, proposing that the Free Lib- rary Committee consist of live whole Council, said there was no necessity to co-opt out- siders, as the Council should become respon- sible for the institution. The Council had had to sign contracts in the past, and they were really responsible in all matters affect- ing the library. The Council, he thought, were quite capable of managing it. The ori- ginal idea in co-opting was to secure the as- sistance of gentlemen who had a better know- ledge of literature than the Councillors, but at one meeting it seemed that the co-opted members wanted to get further outside as- sistance in the matter. The Council had always set their face against co-option in other directions, and he asked them to do it on this occasion. Mr. Abbott was informed by the Chairman that the motion was in order, as committees had to be re-elected at that meeting. The Chairman suggested that the matter be adjourned for a fortnight to give the members an opportunity of further consider- ing it. Mr. Bevan thought the members had had plenty of time to consider the question since it was before the Council some months ago. Still he did not object to an adjournment. The Chairman then moved an adjournment of the question. Mr. Bevan seconded. Mr. Jenkins proposed as an amendment that the constitution of the Library Commit- tee remain as at present—the nine members of the Council and eight co-outed members. It would be rather ungracious on the Coun- cil's part, he said, to belittle the work of the co-opted members, who were really excellent men and had worked hard to bring the move- ment to a successful issue. He did not think they could improve the committee, and they certainly should not interfere with them for at least another year inasmuch as the opening ceremony would shortly take place. Mr. Edwards, seconding, said that while he disagreed with co-option generally, there were occasions upon which it was justifiable, and this was one of those occasions. The co- opted members were men of intelligence and honour, and they had done their work well. The Council did not compose the cream of the intelligence of Bridgend in fact, he was afraid it was to the contrary. (Laughter.) Mr. Abbott supported the amendment. The Council had a bare majority on the com- mittee, and they must not forget that the initiative in this matter was taken chiefly by co-opted members. It would not be right to throw them overboard now. Mr. Bevan, referring to Mr. Edwards's statement with regard to the intelligence of the Council, said that member might speak for himself, but not for the others. (Laugh- ter.) Mr. Harris thought the Free Library owed its existence to the co-opted members, and just as the work was nearing completion was not the time to revise it. Mr. Stradling also paid a high tribute to the work of the co-opted members. The amendment was carried, Mr. Bevan and the Chairman dissenting. Mr. Bevan then moved that the r-opted members be reduced to four, so as to .ve the Council a better majority. After some discussion he agreet: to the number being six and amended his motion accordingly. In this form it was carried, only Mr. Jenkins dissenting. The Council then proceeded to elect six co-opted members. Eight were nominated. and the voting, which was by ballot, resulted as follows: -*C. E. Lloyd, 8: *David Roder- ick, 7: *John Lewis, 7; *H. J. Randall, junr., 6: *Morgan Davies. 6: *Lewis Ed- wards, 5. Non-elected 'Michael Davies, 4; *W. M. Richards, 4. The asterisk de- notes old member. J. Jenkins. an old mem- ber of the committee, was not nominated. OTHER BUSINESS. Mr. John Rees, late chairman of the Coity Lower Parish Council, wrote stating that the books of the parish had never been in his keeping, and be had not therefore declined to give them up.—Mr. Wm. Thomas, late as- sistant. overseer, also wrote that the books were not in his possession.—The clerk was directed to apply to the last overseers of the parish, Messrs. D. H. Lloyd and Thos.eRees. Mr. G. F. Lambert submitted a claim on behalf of Mr. T. Preece for E116 3s. 6d. for rights and easements, and continual dam- age in respect to sewerage works at Mill- street. Cefn Glas-road.—Referred to commit- tee. The G.W.R. Co. wrote declining the offer of the Council of £10 for the purchase of the site of the old tram-road.—It was decided to consider the matter in committee.

PARENTAGE OF THE SECOND CHILu. The mystery concerning the parentage of both babies found dead at Jianley has now been solved. The parents of the second child, which is illegitimate, reside in Cardiff, the mother being a young dressmaker in the Cathays district, and the father being a man in the early twenties, an employee of one of the biggest firms in the city and the son of an ex-police officer. The case has its sad side. The couple wanted to get married, but they were prevailed upon by a near rela- tive, with the object of avoiding all fear of disgrace to the families, to remain single until after the child was born, and arrange- ments were made for the confinement of the girl at the house in Roath, where lives a friend of her mother. The young man ad- L vertised seeking for someone to adopt the child, but this brought no suitable reply, and it was in consequence of Mrs. Richards's own advertisement that he got into communica- tion with her. He and his sweetheart saw Mrs. Richards. They were much impressed by her display of affection, and they handed over the child fully confident, said the young fellow, that it would be well looked after, and that they had succeeded in wrapping up an incident in their lives that both would fain forget. The £ 5 was paid by the man. All the letters of Mrs. Richards were destroyed, but they appear to have been almost, if not quite, copies of those sent to the Llantrtvit Major woman, which appear on page 3 of this issue. It is understood that the young man who is the father of the child will go to the in- quest at Hanley on Briday, the police having advised him that his attendance will be necesary. It is quite impossible for the mother to be present, she being still in a very delicate state of health—quite prostrated in fact by the news of the shocking end of her child, whom she had fondly imagined to be alive and doing well. ANOTHER REMAND. Harriet Richards was again before the Hanley magistrates yesterday morning. Mr Charles Adams presided. The charge against the woman was amplified, the allegation pre- ferred by the police being that she did cause the death of the child by wilfully neglecting the said child in a manner likely to cause it unnecessary suffering. As soon as the magistrates took their seats, the Chief Constable (Mr. R. J. Carter) ap- plied for a remand until Wednesday morn- ing. He said the inquest on the child had been adjourned until this (Friday) morning, anfl he had some further information to sub- mit to the Director of Public Prosecutions. The case was again adjourned, and pri- soner was removed. INQUIRIES IN SOUTH WALES. Chief Detective-Inspector Higgins, of the Hanley Police Force, has been in South Wales for some days making inquiries re- specting the case, and he is still prosecuting his investigations. The prisoner's husband has not yet been traced.

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FIFTY YEARS A REGISTRAR. MEMBER OF AN OLD BRIDf^ND FAMILY. It is with sincere regret that we have to announce the death at his residence at Bridg- end of Mr. Thomas Tamplin Lewis, registrar of Bridgend County Court. Mr. Lewis had been in failing health for several years, and had practically retired from business for up- wards of two years. During the past few weeks he had become more feeble, but his death, late on Thursday night, from heart failure came unexpectedly. The late Mr. Lewis, who had reached the age of 74, was a son of the late Mr. Thomas Lewis, of the Bridgend Brewery, a well- known personality in the county, and a member of the Bridgend Local Board and other public bodies. He was educated under Dr. Harper at Cowbridge Grammar School, a fellow student being the late Judge Gwilym Williams, with whom he was subsequently for so many years associated in his official capa- city. He was articled to his uncle, Mr. Wm. Lewis, of Elmsfield, Bridgend, and was admitted a solicitor in the Trinity Term of 18.56, securing in the same year the appoint- ment of County Court Registrar for the Bridgend and Cowbridge district. He com- menced business as a solicitor in partnership with his uncle and the late Mr. Thomas Stockwood. father of Mr. S. H. Stockwood. On his uncle's retirement Messrs. Stockwood and Lewis carried on business for a short time, and afterwards Mr. Lewis practiced on his own account.

Mr. Lewis's experience as County Court Registrar was a long and interesting one. He was the first and, so far, the only regis- trar of the district, and was believed at the time of his death to be the oldest registrar in the kingdom. He had witnessed a very con- siderable development in the district during his term of office, with a very large increase in County Court work. When first ap- pointed, County Court sittings were held al- ternately at Bridgend and Cowbridge, but in 1870, owing to the increase of the population in the mining valleys, the sittings at Cow- bridge were abandoned, and Bridgend be- came the permanent centre. County Court work meantime has increased very rapidly, as may be seen from the fact that there were over 8,000 plaints last year against 3,000 five years ago. Mr. Lewis lived through the regime of three judges—Judge Faulkner, Judge B. T. Williams, and Judge Gwilym Williams—and saw the appointment of a fourth in the person of Judge Bryn Roberts. The death of Judge Gwilym Williams greatly affected him, especially as his own health was then getting feeble. The celebration of his jubilee last year was marked by the presen- tation to him of a silver bowl by the solicitors of the town as a tribute of affection and re- spect. Mr. Lewis was for many years clerk to the Committee of Visitors of the County Asylum, a commissioner for taxes and a perpetual commissioner. He was one of the oldest shareholders in the Glamorgan Gazette," a director of the company at the time of his death, and his association with the firm was always of a pleasant character. He was family solicitor to the Turbervill Estate and several county families. An extensive practice as a solicitor for many years and his office of County Court Registrar for such a long period, brought him into contact with all sorts and conditions of men. and he had a wide experience, particu- larly of the seamy side of life. Of a genial disposition, he was much beloved by those with whom he came in contact. A quaint wit and an aptitude for giving expression to curious thoughts at the most unexpected times, lent attractiveness to a distinctive personality. His otherwise prosaic work at his court in the Drill-hall was often relieved by humorous sayings, which all could enjoy, and in which there was nothing to wound the most susceptible feelings, and his kindly and genial disposition, and a readiness to help those in need, made him very popular with all classes. He had an excellent knowledge of the vernacular, which rendered him good service in his public and private capacity. He was a thorough sportsman, particularly fond of shooting and a good shot. He married in 1860 Miss Mary Lewis. daughter of Mr. Wm. Lewis, of Llanquoin, Cowbridge. who survives him. Of four sons three are living—Mr. W. E. Lewis, high- bailiff and deputv registrar of the Bridgend County Court: Mr. Henry Leveson Lewis. M.E.. manacrer of the Whitbank Colliery, near Johannesburg, who is now on the way to Wales, where he expects to arrive in a few days: and Mr. Kemys Tamplin Lewis, M.E, who is gold mining in Nevada. Mr. W. E. Lewis has been demity registrar for seven years, ard has for the past few years, owing to his father's ill health, performed the duties of registrar, and has been a popular figure in his father's place. He also carried thronqh the negotiations with the Treasury for the new County Court offices now in course of erection in Wyndharn Street. Mr. Lewis was; a Conservative" and Church- man. and resided at Cefn Glas. a property purchased bv his father upon which a fine residence has been built. The accompanying nnoto. is bv Mr. Edwin Lott. Photographer. Nolton-itreet. Bridgend. THE FUNERAL. Amid many manifestations of sympathy and sorrow, the funeral took place on Tues- day afternoon, the interment being made in the graveyard of St. Illtyd's Church (New- castle). The funeral was very largely at- tended. and all classes of the community were represented'. Prior to the departure of the cortege from the deceased's late resi- dence at Cefn Glas, the choir boys of New- castle sang the hymn Thy way, not mine, 0 Lord." The remains were borne shoulder high to Newcastle Church, the bailiffs of the Bridgend County Court and old employees of the deceased acting as bearers. At the lych- gate the coffin was met by the Rev. David Phillips (vicar), Rev. J. Arnott (curate of Penyfai), Mr. S. H. Stockwood, and Mr. Samuel Llewellyn (churchwardens), and the choir. The Vicar recited the customary Scriptural quotations, and as the church was entered the strains of 0 Rest in the Lord" burst forth from the organ. The service, which was fully choral, was conducted by the Vicar. The opening hymn, Christ will gather in His own," was feelingly rendered, after which Psalm 90 was chanted. The Vicar read the lesson from 1 Cor. xv., and the service concluded by the singing of the hymn Now the labourer's task is o'er." As the coffin was conveyed from the church, the organist (Mr. D. T. Williams) played with beautiful expression the Dead March" in Saul." The service at the graveside, which was of a very impressive character, was opened by the Rev. J. Arnott, and the Vicar recited the committal sentences. On the resurrection morning" was rendered, and the sad obsequies concluded by the singing of the following verse of a well-known hymn — Yn y dyfroedd mawr a'r tonau Nid oes neb a ddeil fy mhen, Ond fy anwyl Briod lesu, A fu farw ar y pren; Cyfaill yw yn afon angeu Ddeil fy mhen i uwchlaw'r don Golwg arno wna imi ganu Yn yr afon ddofn hon. The chief mourners present were: Mr. W. E. Lewis (son), Mr. J. W. Lewis (brother), Mrs. Veal, London, and Mrs. Flower, Briton Ferry (sisters-in-law); Mr. L. M. Richards, Swansea (nephew); Miss Richards (niece); Mr. Herbert Lewis, Cardiff, and Mr. Veale, London (nephews). The solicitors pre- sent were Messrs. S. JbL. Stockwood, W. R. Randall, T. J. Hughes, W. A. Wil- liams, R. uarmar Cox, D. T. Williams, R. C. Griffiths, E. T. David, Harry Lewis, J. T. Howell, H. J. Randall, junr., Haydn Jones, David Llewellyn, W. Powell David, and the following members of the County Court office staff attended: Messrs W. H. Williams (chief clerk), 1. T. Davies, Thomas Lewis, E. M. Gronow, Willie Davies, and Stanley Davies. Among others present were noticed ■—Arch- deacon Edmondes, Rev. T. D. Bevan, Rector of Ewenny; Dr. R. J. Simons, Major J. C. Coath, Mr. J. M. Randall, J.P., Mr. R. K. Prichard, J.P., and Mr. R. G. M. Prichard, Bryntirion; Mr. E. F. Lynch Blosse, J.P., Coytrahen; Mr. J. I. D. Nicholl, J.P., Mer- thyrmawr; Supt. John Davis, Messrs. John Rankin; Jenkin Henry, Haregrove; J. Herdman, G. F. Lambert, J. Sankey, T. G. Smith, W. Hopkin, D. J. Gwyn, J. H. Dyer, secretary of the Bridgend Gas and Water Co.; J. E. Brown, Edwin Price, Thomas Rees, J. W. Pritchard, Rhys Williams, Mor- gan Davies, Yorwerth Thomas, H. Wood- ward, W. M. Richards, Graham Verity, W. J. P. Harries, Philip Price, W. McGaul, Geo. Bevan, Morgan Stradling, J. Llewellyn, Wm. Thomas, David Lewis, J. Hardwicke Price, Thos. Thomas, T. H. Phillips (secretary of Bridgend Chamber of Trade), T. Woodward, etc. The bearers were: Messrs. Thomas Clanzy (head bailiff of Bridgend County Court), David James, Richard Williams, David Foster, William Thomas, Gwilym Wil- liams, Thomas Llewellyn (bailiffs), D. Reeves (head gardener), C. Moore (under-gardener), T. Biddies (coachman), Wm. Jones (plasterer) and T. Bennett, Briton Ferry. The coffin was of polished oak, with massive brass furni- ture, and the name plate bore the inscrip- tion — Thomas Tamplin Lewis; Died 11th April, 1907; Aged 74 years. There were numerous floral tributes, those from Mrs. Lewis and Mr. W. E. Lewis con- sisting of beautiful arum lilies. A magnificent anchor was sent in affectionate memory from all Bridgend solicitors." Other tributes and their inscriptions were as fol- lows —" In ever loving memory from Lewis and Gertie and their children" "In affec- tionate remembrance of Uncle Tom and great sympathy in your great loss, from Clement, Kilmarnock"; "with sympathy from Kitty and Herbert, Cardiff"; "With loving sym- pathy from Miss Ada Josephine Rams- botham, Hampstead" "In loving memory, from Liza and her children Perfect Peace" With deepest regret and love from Catherine"; In loving remembrance of a good and kind master for thirty years from Sarah"; In affectionate remembrance of one whom we loved, from the County Court StaS" With deep regret and sincere sym- pathy from the staff of the Glamorgan Gazette' With sincere sympathy from W. Walter Hood, Llwynypia" "In affection- ate remembrance, from the children of New- castle Vicarage" With deepest sympathy from Mr. R. K. Prichard, Bryntirion"; "With love from Janet" In loving memory of a dear lost friend, from S. Davies, Bryn- awel, Briton Ferry"; "With Dr. and Mrs. Robert Simons's deepest 'sympathy" With deepest sympathy, from Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Harvey," etc. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. Fred Rhys, Adare-street. REFERENCE AT NEWCASTLE CHURCH. At Newcastle Church on Sunday morning, Rev. David Phillips, referring to the death of Mr. Lewis, said he could not allow the oc- casion to pass without paying a tribute to the memory of the deceased gentleman. Mr. Lewis was one of the oldest parishioners of Newcastle, and he was their oldest communi- cant. He would be much missed. He was a man of many parts, with a kind and generous heart, and he was one of that type of Welsh gentlemen, who were fast passing away. Mr. Lewis was generally respected in the town on account of his affectionate nature and sympathetic heart. Proof of these traits in his character was his fondness of children, a characteristic always seen in men who were of a tender nature. BRIDGEND COUNCIL'S SYMPATHY. At a meeting of Bridgend Urban Council on Tuesday, touching references were made to the death of the late Mr. Tamplin Lewis by Messrs. R. C. Griffiths and G. Bevan, and a vote of condolence was passed with Mrs. Lewis and Jir. W. E. Lewis.

GLAMORGAN DAFFODIb SHOW. SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITION AT BRIDGEND. The Market-hall at Bridgend presented a pretty and animated scene on Wednesday on the occasion of the Glamorgan Daffodil Show, which made a welcome return visit after an absence of three years, during which time Cardiff and Neath have been the favoured towns. This show has grown in numbers and quality ever since its inauguration, in proportion as the Daffodil has become more popular. Wednesday's show was an easy record, and' served to show that people are appreciating still more fully the beauty of the Daffodils. That come before the swallows dare, And take away The winds of March with beauty. The favoured spring flower did not com- pensate for many of the winds of March this year, for the season is not as early as usual, and this accounted for the show being fixed so late as the middle of April. The com- mittee, in selecting the date, hit upon a for- tunate period, for the weather had been kind to outdoor flowers in most districts, and blooms were found at their best. Flowers were shown from all parts of the county, and the committee were glad to receive a good number from Monmouthshire, as they are anxious that the area should not be limited to Glamorgan. Whilst there was scarcely a weak class in the show, some of the exhibits are worth special mention. In the class for 20 varieties, Mrs. Mackintosh of Mackintosh exhibited a grand specimen of the well- known King Alfred, a deep golden-yellow trumpet, but several weak blooms placed her out of the running for premier honour. Miss Talbot's challenge cup for the best collection of 20 varieties went to Miss Rhoda Williams for a well set-up exhibit containing many fine examples. Sir John Llewellyn was placed out of the running only through his flowers having suffered somewhat from the weather. The best single bloom of Magni-Coronati was won by Mr. Moore-Gwyn—a fine specimen of Weardale, but the Countess of Plymouth's exhibit would probably have been still better than the winning bloom in a day or two. In the class for a single bloom of Medio-Coro- nati, Mts. Ridley was awarded first for a Waterwitch, a very charming white flower, and Sir John Llewellyn secured the premier honours in the class for Parvi-Coronati with an Ibis, new to this district. Mr. P. D. Williams, one of the finest daffodil raisers in the kingdom, showed some grand seedlings not for competition, including a fine trumpet flower named Pilgrim. Among the hardy spring flowers the class for ollt-door hardwood flowering shrubs was particularly good, Miss Rhoda Williams being awarded the premier prize against ex- cellent exhibits by Mrs. Moore-Gwyn and Mr Graham Vivian. The classes for polyanthus and anemone were particularly strong and some excellent blooms of rhododendrons were shown, though the entries were naturally not large. The judges were Mr. P. D. Williams and the Hon. Arthur Boscawen, of Cornwall; Rev. Joseph Jacobs, of Shropshire; the Hon. Mrs. Odo Vivian, and Mrs. Philip Foster. The trade exhibits were excellent and much in advance of previous years, and the show by Sir Joselyn Gore Booth, of Sligo, Ireland, was very fine. Other trade exhibits were by Messrs. R. Wallace and Co., Colchester; H. and W. Evans, Llanishen; lieath and Son, Cheltenham the Lissadell Bulb Farm Barr and Sons, London; Wm. Cutbush and Son, London; R. H. Bath, Wisbech; James Harris, Swansea. An interesting exhibit was made of fretwork carved by an inmate of the workhouse who is partly paralysed. This work, which was cleverly executed, was done under the scheme of the Brabazon So- ciety, of which Mrs. Turbervill is the presi- dent. Mrs. W. R. Randall and Mis. R. Odery presided at this stall. During the afternoon and evening there were a large number of visitors, and the scene at times was quite animated. Music was supplied by a string band. Amongst those who were noticed were Mr. J. 1. D. Nicholl (president), Miss Enid Williams, Miskin Manor (hon. secretary), Archdeacon Edmondes; Mrs. Williams, Miskin; Rev. — Whiteside and Mrs. Whiteside, St. Nicholas; Mrs. Nicholl, senr., Merthyrmawr; Captain Williams. Bridgend; Major Prichard, P'wlly- wrach; Mr. 0. H. Jones, Fonmon; Mrs. Llewellyn, Baglan; Mrs. and the Misses Booker, SIon Mrs. Williams, Duffrynffrwd; Mr. Morgan S. Williams, St. Donatts; Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Williams, Coedymwstwr Mr. R. L. Knight, Tythegston Court; Mr. Chas. Edmondes, Colwinstone; Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Randall; Captain Cope, Bridgend; Colonel H. R. Homfray, Penllyn Mrs. Gordon and Miss Knight, Nottage Court, etc. Awards: CUT BLOOMS.—DAFFODILS. Open to All. Collection of Daffodils, 25 Varieties: 1, Mrs. Williams; 2, Miss Mabel Williams; 3, Countess of Plymouth. Single Bloom of Magni-Coronati: 1, Mrs. Moore-Gwyn; 2, Countess of Plymouth; 3, Miss Mabel Williams. Single Bloom of Medio-Coronati: 1, Mrs. Ridley; 2, Mrs. Moore-Gwyn and Countess of Plymouth; 3, Mrs. Williams. Single Bloom of Parvi-Coronati: 1, Sir John Llewellyn; 2, Countess of Plymouth; 3, Mrs. Williams.' For Members Only. Collection of Daffodils, 20 Varieties 1, Miss Rhoda Williams; 2, Sir John Llew- ellyn 3, Countess of Plymouth. Collection of Daffodils, 12 Varieties: 1, Mr. S. H. Byass; 2, Countess of Plymouth; 3, Mrs. Godfrey Clark. Collection of Daffodils, 20 Varieties: 1, Mrs. Moore-Gwyn; 2, Mrs. Godfrey Clark; 3 Mrs. Mackintosh of Mackintosh. Group of Daffodil Blossoms, 30 Varieties: 1, Mrs. Williams; 2, Mrs. Moore-Gwyn; 3, Mr. S. H. Byass. For Members not Resident in Glomorgan. Collection of Daffodils, 6 Varieties: 1, Mr. Heywood; 2, Mrs. Ridley; 3, Mr. Arthur J. Williams. Open to Members of the Society Resident in Glamorgan and Monmouthshir4 only. Collection of Daffodils, 15 Distinct Varie- ties: 1, Mr. S. T. Colvile; 2, Mrs. Moore- Gwyn; 3. Mr. S. H. Byass. Collection of Daffodils, shown by Members who do net employ regular gardeners, 12 Varietieg 1, Mrs. Charles Edmondes; 2, Mrs. Booker; 3, Mrs. Vyvyan Thomas. Novices.—Those who have never won a first prize at the previous shows of the Society.- Collection of Daffodils, 15 Varieties: 1, Miss Vaughan 2, Mrs Franklen 3, Miss Dorothy Llewellyn. Collection of Daffodils, 6 Varieties: 1, Miss Sybil Williams; 2, Miss Wyndham Lewis; 3, Mrs. Mackintosh of Mackintosh. Three Distinct Varieties of Polyanthus and Narcissus: 1, Mrs. Moore-Gwyn; 2, Mr. S. T. Colvile 3, Mr. S. H. Byass. Three Varieties of Double Trumpet and Double Incomparabilis: 1, Mr. S. H. Byass; 2, Mrs. Moore-Gwyn; 3, Mrs. John Nicholl. Best Six Varieties of Magi-Coronati: 1, Mr. S. T. Colvile; 2, Mr. S. H. Byass; 3, Mrs. Mackintosh of Mackintosh. Best Six Varieties of Medio-Coronati: 1, Mrs. Moore-Gwyn; 2, Mr. S. H. Byass; 3, Mr. S. T. Colvile. Best Six Varieties of Parvi-Coronati: 1, Mrs. Moore-Gwyn; 2, Mr. S. T. Colvile; 3, Mrs. Godfrey Clark. Finest Single Bloom of Magni-Coronati: 1, Mrs. Godfrey Clark; 2, Mr. S. T. Colvile; 1, Miss Lloyd. Finest Single Bloom of Medio-Coronati: 1, Mr. S. H. Byass; 2, Mrs. Moore-Gwyn; 3, Mrs. John Nieholl and Miss Sybil Williams. Finest Single Bloom of Parvi-Coronati: 1, Mrs. Mackintosh; 2, Mrs. Booker; 3, Mr. S. T. ColvilN Best Vase or Bowl of Daffodils arranged for effect, any foliage may be used. To be ar- ranged by Members only: 1, Mr. S. H. Byass; 2, Miss Dorothy Llewellyn; 3, Mrs. Ebsworth 4, Mrs. Knight. Best Basket of Daffodils arranged for effect, any unforced foliage may be used. To be arranged by Members only: 1, Miss Lloyd; 2, Mrs. Knight; 3, Mrs. Moore- Gwyn. For Children under 15 Years. Three Distinct Varieties of Daffodils: 1, Miss Rachel Nicholl; 2, Master David Nicholl; 3, Master Geoffrey Byass; 4, Master Thomas Edmondes. Basket of Four Sorts of Coloured Primrose3 or Polyanthus 1, Master Robert Nicholl; 2, Miss Rachel Nicholl; 3, Miss Audrey y Prichard. HARDY SPRING FLOWERS. For Members of the Society. Three Bunches of Anemone Coronaria (not Fulgens): 1, Mr%. Knight; 2, Mrs. Charles Edmondes; 3, Mrs. Gordon. Three Bunches of Anemone Fulgens (single): 1, Mrs. Ebsworth; 2, Miss Sybil Williams; 3, Mrs. Godfrey Clark. Six Varieties of Polyanthus in a basket. Plants only: 1, Mrs. Nicholl, senr.; 2, Mrs. Oliver Jones; 3, Mrs. Booker. Four Distinct Varieties of Single Prim- roses in a basket. Plants only; 1, Mrs. Gordon; 2, Mrs. Oliver Jones; 3, Mrs. Nicholl. Four Distinct Varieties of Double Prim- roses in a basket. Plants only: 1, Mrs. Ebsworth; 2, Mrs. Knight; 3, Miss Wynd- ham Lewis. Collection of Hardy Unforced Spring Flowers, 20 Varieties: 1, Mrs. Nicholl; 2, Mrs. Ebsworth; 3, Mrs. Moore-Gwyn. Collection of Hardy Unforced Spring Flowers, 12 Varieties 1, Mrs. Moore-Gwyn; 2, Mrs. Nicholl. senr.; 3, Mrs. John Nicholl. Collection of Hardy Unforced Spring Flowers, 8 Varieties: 1, Mrs. Williams; 2, Mrs. Gordon; 3, Mrs. Booker. Four Varieties of Double and Single Violets: 1, Mrs. Mackintosh; 2, Mrs. Ebs- worth. Bunch of Single Violets: 1, Mrs. Ebs- worth; 2, Lady Lyons. Three Bunches of Single Violets, three Varieties: 1, Mrs. Mackintosh; 2, Mrs. Ebs- worth. Three Bunches of Double Violets, three Varieties: 1, Mrs. Ebsworth; 2, Mrs. Wil- liams. Open to All. Six Species of Primulas: 1. Mrs. Nicholl, senr.; 2, Mrs. Moore-Gwyn; 3, Miss Enid Williams. Group of Out-door Rhododendrons, cut blooms: 1, Mr. Graham Vivian 2, Sir John Llewellyn. Six Cut Blooms of Rhododendrons, grown out of doors 1, Mr. Graham Vivian 2, Sir John Llewellyn; 3, Mrs. Moore-Gwyn. Group of Out-door Hard Wood Flowering Shrubs: 1, Miss Rhoda Williams; 2, Air. Graham Vivian 3, Mrs. Moore Gwyn.

Archbishop Stays at Fonmon. Returning from West Wales, the Arch- bishop of Canterbury, accompanied by Mrs. Davidson, arrived in the Vale of Glamorgan on Saturday afternoon, and remained till Monday as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver H. Jones at Fonmon Castle. The Archbishop, accompanied by the Bishop of Llandaff, at- tended service on Sunday morning at Pen.. mark Parish Church, when the vicar, the Rev Percy Mortimer, M.A., officiated.

Strike at Bryncethin. The men employed at the Bryncethin Col- liery, Brynmenin. came out on strike on Tueslay owing to a dispute regarding cutting prices. Alderman John Thomas, miners' agent, had an interview with Mr. Wardlaw, the manager, with the resnit that it was ar- ranged that the men should resume work on Wednesday night, the matter in dispute being left with the manager.

FEDERATION CANDIDATES. ALDERMAN JOHN THOMAS OR MR. VERNON HARTSHORN. A conference of miners' agents and Feder- ation district secretaries of Mid-Glamorgan was held yesterday to receive from the Fed- eration lodges of the division nominations for the selection of a Parliamentary Labour can- diddate for Mid-Glamorgan under the Miners' Parliamentary Scheme and to ar- range a ballot on the names submitted if necessary. The following nominations were received -Messrs. Vernon Hartshorn, miners' agent, Maesteg; Alfred Onions, D. Watts Morgan, Evan Thomas, W. E. Morgan, J. H. Gardner, Gilfach Goch, and Alderman John Thomas, miners' agent, Garw Valley. It was reported that with the exception of Hartshorn and Alderman John Thomas TnTC gentlemen nominated had withdrawn. The conference was adjourned in order to see whether a ballot between Mr. Hartshorn and Alderman Thomas could be avoided.

G W.R. and Port Talbot.) With regard to the rumoured agreement between the G.W.R. Company and the Port Talbot Railway Company, a definite an- nouncement is not expected for several days yet. The directors of the Great Western Company met in London c-n Monday, and a further meeting was held in London on Wed- nesday, at which some of the Port Talbot directors were also present. Mr. Lowther, the general manager of the latter company, left Port Talbot early on Wednesday morn- ing for London to be present at the meeting. It is understood that the Port Talbot direc- tors were able to obtain one or two further concessions from the Great Western Com- pany, and that one of these concessions en- gages the Great Western to begin paying a 6 per cent. dividend in 1911, and not 5 as originally proposed in 1912. It is a.lso understood that there will be no restriction to the dividends payable after 1911. They will be contingent on the sep- arate profits derived from the docks. If the dock receipts are maintained at the present amount, the progressive dividends provided for in the agreement will be paid; if they in- crease, the rate of interest after 1911 will be raised in proportion but if they fall off the sacrifice will have to be borne by the Port Talbot shareholders. The terms of the agreement also provide for the expenditure of £125,000 on new rail- ways, and a certain amount of new capital expenditure on the docks.

Air Rifle Shooting. CENTRAL (ABERKEXFIG) v. STAR (ABERKEN FIG). At Star Range. Central: Stan. Davies, 30; B. Stanford, 26; F. Selwood, 22; J. H. Keen, 26; A. J. Bailey, 27; F. Harrison, 29; A. Minching- ton, 26; A, Day, 31; A. A. Sanders, 32; W. Daniel, 27; J. T. Hopkin, 28; T. Rossiter, 2.5. Total, 329. Star: Joe Higgins, 26; J. Howell, 30; W. Bowen, 29; P. Morris, 29; C. Hilliar, 27; T. Jones, 26; T. Loveday, 20; E. J. Cooke, 26; S. Villis, 29; S. Ellis, 25; J. Davies, 26: E. Dach, 22. Total, 315. KING S HEAD (BRIDGEND) v. WHITE LION (BRIDGEND). At the King's Head Range. King's Head: J. Lloyd, 25; W. Corns, 29; E. Brewer, 24; D. McLellan, 30; J. Yeo, 28; T. Morton, 29; G. Synis, 29; D. Wil- liams, 28; A. Gladwin, 29, G. Corbett, 30; A. Summers, 29; C. Price, 26. Total, 336. White Lion: G. Hitt, 31; W. Thomas, 25; O. Lewis, 26; R. James, 32; R. L. Davies, 29; W. Parkins, 33; J. Howe, 29; T. Lewis, 28; J. Morgan, 29; E. Loosemore, 30; J. Evans, 29; T. Davies, 29. Total, 350. WHITE HART v. RAILWAY INN (PONT- RHYDYCYFF). White Hart: B. Bevan, 26 W. Brace 25 N. Perkins, 26; F. Fear, 22; M. Brace, 26; E. Evans, 20; G. Davies, 25; J. Thomas. 23; J. Cude, 20; W. Golledge, 28; J. Evans, 26; T. Mort, 26. Total, 293. Railway Inn J. Davies, 21; T. Harris, 29; W. Rees, 25; H. Seward, 2; J. Morris, 8; W. John, 24; T. Evans, 21: E. Jenkins, 24; T. Cusse, 28; H. Loveluck, 19; F. Hurley, 23; Gadd, 19. Total, 243.

O HE S S BRIDGEND Y.M.C.A. v. BARRY. The newly-formed Y.M.C.A. Chess Club played their return match with Barry on Tuesday evening, and a very interesting con- test resulted in a draw. This is stated to be the first occasion upon which a Bridgend Club has succeeded in avoiding defeat at the hands of Barry. Scores — Bridgend Y.M.C.A. Barry. J. D. Chambers 1 G. L. Bastiau 0 A. W. Daniel. k F. Donovan W. A. Whitton 0 J. F. Williams. 1 W. H. John 1 Geo. Morris 0 C. V. Sayer. -2 1 R. B. Duff I V. A. Piercy 2 J. H. Evans 0 Rees Watts 0 W. R. Howell. 1 E. J. Thomas l £ R. J. Webber i J. Sankey 0 W. B. Williams 2 H. Hayden 1 F. W. Foulkes. 0 W. McGaul 0 W. R. Lowe 2 7* 'n After the match, Mr. Chambers gave a simultaneous display against 6 members, win- ning 4 losing to R. Watts and drawing with W. A. Whitton.

TON DlT&~ ABERKEN FIG. St. John's Church.—A special meeting for men only was held in connection with the C.E.M.S. at St. John's Church on Sunday afternoon. The preacher was the Rev. David Phillips, B.A., Vicar of Newcastle, Bridgend. There was a fair attendance. The Vicar de- livered a most interesting discourse, in which he pointed out the desirability of male com- municants of the parish becoming members of the Church of England Men's Society, a branch of which has been started at Tondu and is making steady progress. The society is for men of all classes who have been con- firmed and are over 18 years of age.

CARGO FLEET IRON CO. Some time ago the Cargo Fleet Iron Company. Middlesbrough, secured two big contracts for steel rails from the Argentine railways. The first shipment in fulfilment of these contracts has now been made, and has been subjected to most exhaustive tests by Lloyd's eurveyors and other experts, with the result that the steel, which was made by the Talbot process installed in the Cargo Fleet Works, has been pronounced superior to any other turned out in this country. And, more than this. says the Shipping Gazette, I Gen •tan makers secured orders from the same I railways at the same time, and it is now officially declared that the German steel has failed to stand the tests, and that, in consequence, the order placed with the German makers has been cancelled. By the way, the South Durham Iron and Steel Company, whose shares are largely held by the Cargo Fleet Company, has jnst de- clared a dividend at the rate of Is. per share— ythich ia another welcome feature in the situation*

THE VALE OF GLAMOUOAN COAL AND MANUFib 00., EAST STREET, Llantwit Mai or. u AGENTS: Cory Bros., Ltd., Ilouse & Steam < oals Lawe's Chemical Manures. Mnlns»in<- Meal. Bibby's Oil Cake and Feeding 0t hII: All Farm Requisites. Eii^uiuo* Speciality-Best English Wallsend House Coal. Give it a trial.

COWBRIDGE. Concert.—In our report of the concert held on Good Friday at the. Wesley Church we omitted to mention the name of Miss Annie Davies, deputy organist of the chapel, who ably accompanied the songs and arranged the successful programme. Distribution of Charity.—At the Town- hall, Cowbridge, on Monday the Mary Wilcox and Walter Williams charities were distri- buted by Aldermen Lewis Jenkins and W. A. James, the trustees, to over 90 applicants. The total sum paid out was £ 18, widows re- ceiving os. each, while in other cases the amounts varied from 2s. 6d. to 5s. The Intermediate School.—The governors of the Cowbridge Intermediate School at their annual meeting last week, elected Aid. Edward John as chairman for the ensuing year. Mr. John Williams was appointed vice-chairman. The governors did not com- ply with a request from the Porth governors that they should appoint representatives to attend a joint meeting to consider the pro- posed amendments to the eounty scheme. The Town Council.—At the monthly meet- ing of the Cowbridge Town Council there were present the Mayor, Mr. C. M. Davies (presiding), Aldermen Lewis Jenkins and Ed- ward John, Councillors R. E. Watkins, T. J. Yorwerth, W. L. Jenkins, J. Pickard, J. Wil- liams, D. Tilley. E. Lewis, D. Thomas, and Dr. Meller, with the town clerk (Mr. W. T. Gwyn), the surveyor (Mr. W. 1). Alexander), and the treasurer (Mr. John David).-No action was taken with regard to a communi- cation from the County Council suggesting that the Council should take steps to make cerebro spinal meningitis and scabies notifi- able diseases.—The Streets Committee were authorised to carry out an improvement near the Horse and Groom public-honse.-The ar- rangements for painting the Market were left in the hands of the committee.—The county surveyor (Mr. G. A. Phillips) wrote that the chairman of the Roads and Bridges Commit- tee had informed him that tho main road through Cowbridge was being re-coated with tar, and instructed him not to allow the por- tions of the main road within the boundary which are repaired by the County Council to be re-coated, as the Council had received complaints as to slipperiness.—No resolution was passed on the subject.—On the motion of Mr. J. Williams, seconded by Mr. Tilley, it was resolved to affix the seal of the Council to a general district rate of Is. 2d. in the JE, in accordance with a recommendation of the Finance Committee. Mr. W. L. Jenkins proposed, and it was agreed, that an order for C50 be made on the overseers in respect of the borough rate. COUNTY POLICE COURT. Tuesday.—Before General T. B. Tyler (in the chair). Colonel H. R. Homfrav, Messrs. Tudor Crawshay, T. W. David, C. M. Davies, and Illtyd Williams. Transfer.—A temporary transfer was granted 01 the license of the Three Horse Shoes Inn, St. Athans, from Mrs. Small-ridge to Walter Kerman, formerly of the Ocean House, The Leys. Unlicensed Dogs.—For keeping a dog with- out a license, Mabel John, Klondyke, Llant- wit Major, school teacher, was ordered to pay 8s. John Fenn, Sigginstone, labourer, 7s. Richard Buckley. 20 Jubilee-street, Llanharran, collier, 14s. 6d., including costs; William George, Church-street, Llantwit Major; fishmonger, 7s; John Thomas, Manor House, Llanharry, collier, 7s. Unattended.—Ann Thomas, 7 Bridgend- road, Llanharran, was summoned for leaving a horse and trap unattended on the highway on April 4th.-P.C. Lee spoke to seeing the horse in the centre of the road near the police-station. It had been in this position for six initnites before the defendant's daugh- ter appeared on the scene.—Defendant The horse is very quiet and I have been in the habit of leaving it on the side of the road. Some boys must have thrown stones at it.- The Justices' Clerk (Mr. J. Stockwood) With all the motor cars and motor cycles on the roads, it is very dangerous to leave a horse and cart without someone in charge.— A fine of 10s. was imposed. Rates.-The following were summoned for I' non-payment of poor rates, and a warrant was issued in each case:—William Wigley, Llanharry, slaughterman, £ 1 14s. Joseph Lewis. Llanharry, quarryman, £ 1 2s. 9d. Mary Wills, Llantwit Major, charwoman. 2s. 4d. William Kelly. Llantwit Major, labourer, 4s. Non-Attendance.—Mrs. Ann Thomas, of Bridgend-road, Llanharran, summoned with respect to the non-attendance of her lad at school, asserted that he had not been well.- Attendance Officer Davies He is well enough to run about the roads, and if he is poorly it would be better for him to be in school.- Defendant: I will bring him here for you to see. him next time, sir. (Laughter.)— Defendant had to pay 4>. Gd. Samuel Shel- labeer, Llanharran, collier, was mulcted in a like amount for a similar neglect. Llanharran Youths' Foolhardiness.—John Pearce (16), Wyndham Lewis (16), collier boys, and Trevor Pearce and Sidney White, schoolboys, were summoned for obstructing the highway on March 2.3th.-George Little, a roadman employed under the Glamorgan County Council, stated that on the date named- a Sunda v-he found several "walls of mud" across the road, some of them being several inches in height. They had hard- ened and constituted a serious danger. P.C. Bendall spoke to making inquiries and learn- ing that the defendants had made the "walls." They admitted to him that they built them.-The Justices' Clerk They are a lawless set.-P.C. Bendall These boys are always in trouble. Two of them have been in a truant school.—Supt. Davis said the matter was reported to the county sur- veyor and the chairman of the County Council (Mr. Blandy Jenkins), who directed the proceedings to be taken.—Defendants had to pay 6s. 6d. each.

LLANTWIT MAJOR. Departure.-—Mrs. Albert Williams and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Trevor John. with their children, left Llantwit on Tuesday last for Liverpool, whence they go to the United States, on route for California, where their husbands have settled. Christian Endeavour.—The end of the ses- sion 1906-7 was marked by a bachelor's tea and entertainment held on Friday in Wesley Church Schoolroom. There was a very good attendance, and an excellent programme, in which many of the members took part, sup- plying instrumental and vocal music, recita- tions and readings. Games and other amusements formed part of the. entertain- ment.

KENFIG HILL. Obituary.—We regret to announce the death of Mr. Thomas Butcher, of Law Street. Mr. Butcher's wife predeceased him about two months, both having lived to a good old age and being well known and highly re- spected in the neighbourhood. The funeral took place on Thursday at Nebo, Rev. T. M. Williams officiating. Temperance Band.-The Temperance Fife Band had a turn out on Saturday afternoon last, with their new uniform cap, parading the streets, and playing marches and selections en route. They looked smart and played well. A member of the band, Master R. Jenkins, Station-road, was a winner of the prize for flute solo at the local eisteddfod held in the Council Schools in connection with Siloam Church.

LISWORNEY. Obituary.-The unexpected death of Mr. Arthur Arnott took place on the 9th instant at Cowbridge, to which place he had lately removed from this parish after his recent ap- pointment as a gardener at the Old Hall in that tqwn. Although he never enjoyed ro- bust health, few expected to find him dying at the early age of 36. His death is a sad bereavement to his widow and young child- ren. He was buried in Lisworney Church- yard on Saturday, when many relatives and friends showed their sympathy with his family by their presence at the funeral ser- vice, which was conducted by the Rev. E. Jenkins, Rector of Llanmihangel. Concert.-A very successful concert, as far as the programme was concerned, was held in the Village Long-room on the 10th inst., in aid of the Church School repairing fund, when the Rev. E. Jenkins took the chair. The attendance was good, although the death of a former resident, mentioned in another paragraph, prevented many relatives from being present. The school managers highly appreciate the kindness of many friends from the adjoining parishes for willingly giving their kind help in carrying out a good pro- gramme, which was as follows :—Mrs. Da vies pianoforte solo; Mrs. M. E. Jones, two. songs; Miss E. Jones, instrumental solo; selections on a phonograph; Rey. Gilbert Ihomas, two songs; the Colwinstone Glee Choir, two glees; Miss E. Whitney, two songs; Mr J. Coffey, song; Miss Lydia Jones, two songs; Miss Louie Morgan, song: Miss Deere, song; Miss Hitchocks, song and National Anthem. The accompanists were. Mrs. Davies, Mrs. Goulden, and Miss Morris. Prizes were also distributed by Miss Morris to the Church Sunday scholars.

FFORDDYGYFRAITH New Congregational Church.—A. new Con- giegational Church was formed at the above place on April 9th, when the service Was con- ducted by the Revs. D. Morris, Llangvnwyd, and E. Davies, Aberkenfig, assisted bv Mr. Daniel Phillips and Mr. Edward Hopkins, (deacons) from Ebenezer Church, Aberkenfig. A very powerful sermon on Congregational principles was delivered by Mr. Morris, after which fourteen letters of church membership from Ebenezer Church were read. These fourteen members, to whom were added 25 new members, thus making 39 in all, formed the new church. After this, the sacrament was conducted by the ministers named. On Sunday night the church elected seven dea- cons, namely, Messrs. Gomer PVosser, Wm. Jenkins, David Wilkins, John Lewis, Wm Evans, Isaac Jones, and Thomas Jones. The- name of the new church is Caersalem.

MAESTEG. AIR RIFLE LEAGUE FOR-Vi.I). A meeting was held at the Oddfellows' Hotel, Maesteg, of delegates of the Maesteg and district air rifle clubs to consider the ad- visability of forming a League for the dis- trict. It was unanimously decided to form a League of the Maesteg Council area and Llangynwyd. Mr. Mordecai and Mr. Edgar Thomas were elected chairman and secretary pro. tern. SUDDEN DEATH OF DR. PALLOW. Dr. P'allow, assistant to Drs. Kirkby and Thomas, Maesteg. died suddenly on Wednes- day evening. He attended to his duties, until Monday, when he folt unwell and con- sulted Dr. Kirkby. On Wednesday Dr. Pallow became unconscious, and Dr. Sheen, Cardiff, was called in for consultation. He, however, failed to recover and died late in the day. Death was due to meningitis. Dr Pallow, who was 35 years of age. came to Maesteg eighteen months ago. He was a native of Cornwall.

BLAENGARW Accident.—On Tuesday, the 4 year old girl of Mr. Daniels, of the Dunraven Hotel, was knocked down by a spirited horse, and re- ceived bad injuries to her arm. FATALITY AT THE OCEAN. On Wednesday afternoon Arthur Charles Clarke, who resides at Pontycymmer. was killed instantaneously by a. fall of roof at the Ocean Colliery. The lad was 14 years of age and had only just started work.

LLANDOUGH. Supper .-On Friday evening, in connection with the evening continuation class, which has been held in this village during the past winter, a supper was kindly provided by Mr. Bowii, the schoolmaster, at the Cottage. After supper Mr. Bown was presented with a handsome cruet, suitably inscribed. Mr. W. Thomas, of Fishweir, in making the pre- sentation, thanked Mr. Bown for the inter- est he had taken in the class, and for his kindness in providing the supper. This was. seconded by Mr. F. Dicks. Mr. Bown, in responding, said he hoped they would all meet together again next winter and endeav- our to make the class of benefit to them, and take hold of the advantages of improving: their education. Afterwards a musical pro- gramme was indulged in. Songs, etc.. from the members, and a gramaphone under the charge of Mr. David Cox, brought to a close a very enjoyable evening. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr. E. H. Ebsworth, of The Castle, for providing prizes for the members who had made the best attendance. Printed and Published by the Central Gla- morgan Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, at the Glamorgan Ge»efcteM Offices, Queen-rtreet, Bridgend, CHQ, mor|tn. FRIDAY, APRIL 19th, 1907.