The Glamorgan Gazette

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BLAENGARW. Colliery News.—Work was resumed in the Yard Seam at Glengarw Colliery on Monday, pe-nding the settlement of the price list. The seam has been idle for a few weeks, but, act- ing upon the advice of the agent, Mr. Wm. Jenkins, the men re-commenced operations. Social.Oii Friday a pleasant evening was spent at Blacngarw Schools, under the auspices of the Evening Continuation and Technical Classes. The classes were highly successful during the session, especially the ambulance class, ably conducted by Dr. Wilson; in fact, all the classes showed a marked improvement. A good number availed themselves of the social, and spent a pleasant evening. Songs and recitations svere rendered, and prises for regularity and punctuality, etc., were presented to the stu- dents. -I

PONTYCYMMER. Off to the States.—On Friday Mr. Mark Stott, youngest son of the late Mr. Samuel Stott, Pantygog, left the neighbourhood for Chicago. Obituary.—The death has taken place at Cwmystwyth, Aberystwyth, of Mrs. Howells, mother of Mrs. John Hughes, Surgery House, Pontycymmer. Much sympathy is felt with Mr. and Mrs. Hughes in their sorrow. Hockey.—A match took place at the Skat- ing Rink on Friday evening between the Ba- Bas" and the Rink Hockey Team, resulting in a win for the "Ba-Bas" by 4 goals to 3. Heats are taking place nightly at the Rink for the half-mile district championship, and the final will take place on the night of the Fancy Dress Carnival, particulars of which will be found in our advertising columns. Baptist Union of Young Welsh People.— The local branch of this Union held its final meeting for the session 1909-1910 at Noddfa Church. The evening's programme was a lecture by the president, Rev. W. Saunders, C.C., who, at the special request of the mem- bers, delivered the address he had given at the Pontycymmer Cymmrodorion Society on "Welsh Ideals." The discourse, which was very interesting and idealistic, was followed with close attention by a large and apprecia- tive audience.

PONTYRHYL. Musical Success.—Mr John Jenkins, Gorph- wysfa, Pontyrhil (pupil of Mr. Gomer Jones, Bridgend), gained the senior certificate for pianoforte playing at the recent examination of the London College of Music.

NANTYMOEL. Musical Success.—At the recent examina- tion of the London College of Music, Miss Irene Lewis, the young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Lewis, 36 Dinam-street, Nanty- moel, was successful in passing the interme- diate section examination in pianoforte play- jjig. Miss Lewis gives great promise of be- coming a very accomplished pianoforte player. League of Young Liberals.—On the evening of the 21st inst., Rev. James Evans, B.A., Aberavon (secretary of the Welsh Disestab- lishment Committee), gave a spirited address on Welsh Nationalism to a large audience at the Lesser Hall, Nantymoel. Dealing with the legislative programme of the Government on Education, Licensing, the Budget, and the Lords' Veto, the speaker submitted that the root question of all the matter as affected them as a Welsh nation was religious equality. Socialism, the rev. gentleman declared, was economically unsound, and he was prepared to debate the question with anyone. Mr. J. R. Evans, Council Schools, ably presided. On the motion of Mr. Gwilym Thomas, manager of the Boot Department Co-operative Stores, Nantymoel, and seconded by Miss Edith Jones, a most cordial and unanimous vote of thanks was accorded the speaker. Messrs. J. R. Evans, David Jones, and Yorwerth David were appointed the Nantymoel branch repre- sentatives on the South Wales Provisional Council of the League of Young Liberals. Obituary.-—With profound regret we have to announce the death of Mrs. Lilian Wil- liams, the esteemed young wife of Mr. J. R. Williams, Dinam Cottages, Nantymoel, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Owen, Waunwen, who passed away after a brief and trying illness at the age of 19 years on Fri- day. The funeral, which took place on Tues- day, was a very large and representative one, and bore high testimony to the respect and esteem with which the deceased and her family are held in the district. At the house the Rev. J. A. Roberts, pastor of Bethel Welsh Congregational Church, Nantymoel, conducted a short but impressive service, whilst at the graveside in Blaenogwr Ceme- tery, where the interment was made, the Rev. J. Hughes, pastor of Saron Welsh Baptist Church, Nantymoel, and the Rev. D. Morlais Davies, pastor of Soar Welsh Congregational Church, Blaenogwy, most touchingly per- formed the final funeral rites, the large assem- blage being deeply moved by the proceedings. The chief mourners were: Mr. J. R. Williams (husband); Mr. and Mrs. David Owen (father and mother); Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Williams (husband's parents); Mr. and Mrs. W. Rogers (brother-in-law and sister); Mr. and Mrs. 'Ed- ward Owen (brother and sister-in-law); Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Owen (brother and sister-in- law) Mr. Herbert J. Owen, Mr. Ellis Owen, Mr. Pryce Owen. Master George Owen, Mas- ter Archie Owen (brothers); Miss Sarah Owen (sister); Mr. and Mrs. James Williams (brother and sister-in-law); Mr. Emlyn Wil- liams, Mr. R. A. Williams (brothers-in-law); Mr. and Mrs. John South (uncle and aunt); Mr. and Mrs. Richard Owen (uncle and aunt) Mr. and Mrs. John Mills (uncle and aunt); Mr. and Mrs. John Owen (uncle and aunt) Mr. and Mrs. J. Owen; Mr. D. Owen, Mr. and Mrs. S. Smith; Mr. and Mrs. Will Phillips; Mr. and Mrs. J. Mills; Miss E. J. Owen; Miss Myfanwy Mills; Masters Howell and David J. James, etc. The beautiful coffin was covered with costly floral tributes. The deepest sym- pathy is felt for the grief-stricken husband, parents and other relatives in their great sor- row. Cymanfa Ganu.—The annual singing festi- val of the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Churches of the Bridgend district was held at Dinam C.M. Chapel, Nantymoel, on Monday. Dinam, with its commodious balconies, splen- did acoustic properties, and magnificent or- gan, proved an ideal venue for the Cymanfa, for the choristers were well and comfortably placed, without undue crowding, and were able to give of their best. Mr. David Evans, Mus. Bac. (Oxon), Cardiff, was the festival conductor, and he quickly established the best of relations, both with the great choir of 600 voices under his command, and with the crow- ded congregations. Rev. J. T. Davies, thej popular pastor of Dinam, made an ideal presi-

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OGMORE VALE. Music.—Master Reggie Hawkins, who has just passed an examination in pianoforte play- ing under the Associated Board of R.A.M. and R.C.M., is a pupil of Mr. W. Leyshon. Preaching Services.—The anniversary ser- vices of Bethania Welsh Congregational Church were held on Saturday evening and Sunday, when the Rev. Edward Jones, M.A., B.D., Rhyl, formerly of Gwernlliwyn, Dow- lais, delighted large congregations with prac- tical discourses. The pastor (Rev. J. G. Jones) conducted the services, while the sing- ing was cared for by Mr. T. Lucas, A.C., with Miss Jennet Jones presiding at the organ.

PRESENTATION TO MR. D. T. 'I ALEXANDER. A general meeting of the subscribers to the Lord Tredegar Glamorgan Memorial Fund was held at Cardiff on Saturday. Sir Alfred Thomas, M.P., who presided, was supported by the Lord Bishop of Llandaff, the Mackin- tosh of Mackintosh, Mr. J. Blandy Jenkins, Colonel H. O. Fisher. Mr. Godfrey L. Clark, Alderman Lewis Morgan, the hon. secretary (Mr. D. T. Alexander), and others. The report of the Executive Committee re- viewed tne work done in connection with the erection of the statue in Cathays Park, and the statement of accounts showed that the subscriptions amounted to 1:2,038, which, in addition to the 1;131 interest allowed by the National and Provincial Bank, brought the total up to £ 2,170. The incidental expenses totalled A:2,132, leaving a balance of £ 38. With this balance the committee decided to present to Lord Tredegar a picture of the un- veiling ceremony. Mr. J. Blandy Jenkins proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Goscombe John, adding that they might all be proud of the statue which he had executed—it would be a lasting memo- rial to him and to Lord Tredegar. This was seconded by Mr. Wm. Thomas, The Hayes, and carried. A similar compliment to Messrs. W. H. Renwick and H. C. Vivian for special services rendered in connection with the scheme was proposed by Alderman Lewis Morgan. Mr. E Akers, Pentrebane, seconded, and this re- solution was also carried. A vote of thanks to Alderman Lewis Mor- gan (the gx-Lord Mayor), the Cardiff Corpora- tion, the lown Clerk, and the Citv Engineer for services rendered, was proposed' by Mr. E. W. M. Corbett. Mr. J. Mevler Thomas seconded the motion, which was adopted with applause. A similar compliment was paid to Mr. J. Blandy Jenkins on the intiative of the Mackintosh of Mackintosh. Mr. Godfrey L. Clark, Talygarn, proposed that Viscount Tredegar be asked to accept a picture of the unveiling ceremony. This was unanimously agreed to. Sir Alfred Thomas then presented to Mr. D. T. Alexander, a replica in silver of the statue in Cathays Park, the inscription being as follows: This replica of the statue of Viscount Tredegar in Cathays Park, Cardiff, was presented to D. T. Alexander by the sub- scribers as an expression of their high ap- preciation of the whole-hearted services rendered by him as hon. secretary in carry- ing through the Glamorgan County tribute to his lordship. Sir Alfred said they were singularlv fortun- ate in securing Mr. D. T. Alexander as the secretary of the movement, for at the begin- ning they had some difficulty in focussing the work. But for the guidance of their friend, the task would have been very difficult indeed. j ^lexander had overcome the difficulties, jacl made things run smoothly. Sir Alfred proposed that the heartiest thanks be accorded Mr. Alexander. (Hear, hear.) The vote of thanks having been cordially passed, Mr. Alexander heartily thanked the subscribers for the handsome replica of the original statue, which he hoped to hand down to posterity as an evidence of the goodwill of those whom he had served, and more particu- larly as a reminder of the work of love in carrying out the tribute of the county of Gla- morgan to one of the best men that ever be- longed to it. The Bishop of Llandaff paid tribute to Sir I Alfred Thomas, as chairman of the commit- tee, and to the committee for the trouble they had taken in carrying out the details.

YEOMANRY Y. CYCLISTS. T. During the week commencing May 22nd very interesting experiments are to be carried out between Porthcawl and Chester, one of the objects of which will be to test the rela- tive merits of cyclists and yeomanrv in des- patch carrying. The route selected will be a difficult one. There will be stations about every 20 miles, at which relays will be posted. The total distance to Chester bv the route assigned, which will be via Neath, Brecon, ■P-nd Oswestry, is about 180 miles. There will be stations m South Wales both at Neath and the Storey Arms. The cyclists will be ex- pected to cover double the distance of the Yeomanry in the same time, and marks will be allotted at each station in accordance with the time taken by the riders. From 14 to 16 cyclists of the Welsh Cyclist Corps, and a number of the Glamorgan Yeomanry will par- ticipate. In addition to Yeomanrv and eye- lists there will also be two motor cyclists tak- ing part, so that the relative merits of the latter will also be tested.

At Tredegar on Saturday a train came into collision at a level croeeing with a cart driven by a little boy and girl, and the boy was killed. It was held by one of the Dublin magistrates that a woman who chalked an announce- ment on the pavement had committed no oifence. Newport magistrates refused on Saturday to fine artillerymen stationed at Golden Hill, Freshwater, for keeping a "dog of the regi- ment without a liccnoe.

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A REPLY TO GWYNEDD HUWS. TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—Will you kindly permit me a little of your valuable space in order to reply to Gwynedd Huws, Blaengarw, who raised some objections to Socialism from an economic point of view, and tried to predict how it would affect the liberty of the individual (?). One of the first objections raised by him is that it would deprive men of the principal incentives to exertion, and he adds that under the present competitive system each man exerts to the utmost those talents and capaci- ties given him by nature, and that his reward is in accordance with his abilities. Does he really think that, when the means of production and distribution are governed by one great "commonwealth," the people are going to make laws which will be more unjust to themselves than the present laws, which are made by capitalists? ''The desire to excel," the joy in creative work, the longing to improve, the eagerness to win social approval, the instinct of benevolence- all these wijl start into full life, and will serve at once as the stimulus to labour and the re- ward of excellence. It is instructive to no- tice that these very forces may already be seen at work in every case in which subsis- tence is secured. The soldier's subsistence is certain, and does not depend upon his exer- tions. At once he becomes susceptible to ap- peals to his patriotism, to the honour of his flag; lie will dare anything for glory, and value a bit of bronze, which is the reward of valour," far more than a hundred times its weight in gold. Yet many of the private sol- diers come from the poorest classes of the population; and military glory (and success in murder) are but poor objects to aim at. If so much can be done under circumstances so unpromising, what may we not hope for from unpromising, what may we not hope for from nobler aspirations? Or take the eagerness, self-denial, and strenuous effort thrown by young men into their mere games! The de- sire to be captain of the Oxford XI., victor in the foot-race, or the leaping in a word, the desire to excel, is strong enough to impel the exertions which often ruin physical health. Everywhere we see the multiform desires of humanity assert themselves when once liveli- hood is secure. With regard to the liberty of the individual, Mr. Huws states that liberty would be reduced to a minimum, be- cause the state would tell all how their facul- ties should be employed, fixing for them the nature of their work, which must be accepted, or the result would mean starvation. But he seems to forget that under the present system we have about 400,000 out of employment in this country, who cannot get work of "any kind." Is he seriously trying to make people believe that these men are in a position to "choose" which kind of work they will ac- cept? And there are about 13,000,000 on the verge of starvation. Does he mean to say that they are in a position to choose" their class of work ? Then he further objects to Socialism because it would create an "official class." Really, it is enough to raise a smile when he tells us that at present we have no "official class" existing. Oh, no; Socialism would not create an official class, but would abolish" once and for all time the present official class," and the present system, and construct a system of "universal brother- hood," a system in which" competition" will be for honour and not for private gain. Thanking you in anticipation, Yours, etc., RICHARD BENNETTA. Pontyrhil.

GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION. TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—Apart from the bogeys, which I think must be of his own creation, Gwynedd Huws, in his contribution to your issue of the 15th inst., re Objections to Socialism," very pro- bably expresses with accuracy the sentiments, consciously and unconsciously, entertained by no small moiety of the electorate. One far- reaching and awkward obstacle in the path of converting people to Socialism, is their dislike to Government control. They see that the Government, as organised at present, does not exercise a very efficient control within its own sphere; in fact, were it irlot for the soli- tary exception of the Post-office, which by reason of its-close intimacy with the daily life of the community is to a certain degree under popular control, Government administration would hold out small hope of being an im- provement on private ownership. And to ex- tend this principle on the lines which the Socialists propose, they say, will only lead to a system of bureaucracy and official tyranny. But cannot these people see that this objec- tion in itself is a condemnation of the present capitalistic system. It practically amounts to an admission that after all these years of Liberal and Tory administration the people have not been educated to a state of fitness of governing themselves. If they fail to see this, then the work of the Socialist must go on, because education must precede the Social- ist State. I can assure Gwynedd Huws that after the sordid appeal made by anti-Socialists to the minds of the Mid-Glamorgan electorate in the recent bye-election, it will be quite re- freshing to enter the lists against him and argue the case for Socialism in its economic aspect, and the problem of how it would affect the liberty of the individual.—Yours, etc., HARRY DAVIES. Ogmore Vale.

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OGMORE AND GARW COUNCIL -+-- MR. J. CANNIFF ELECTED CHAIRMAN. LLANDYFODWG VESTRY. The first meeting of the new Ogmore arid Garw Council was held on Tuesday. There were present: Rev. T. B. Phillips, Dr. E. J. Parry, J.P., Alderman W. Llewellyn, J.P., Messrs. A. J. Lawrence, Llewellyn Jones, T. Williams, Wm. Davies, Evan David, David Thomas, T. Lucas, D. J. Thomas, Jenkin Wil- liams, Evan Griffiths, Jenkin Phillips, Howell Lewis, Job Baker, T. C. Jones, J. Canniff, T. M. Jones, and W. J. Morgan; with the clerk (Mr. S. H. Stockwood), the deputy clerk (Mr. D. T. Williams), the medical officer (Dr. D. J. Thomas), and the surveyor (Mr. H. Dawkin Williams). On the motion of Mr. Tom Lucas, seconded by Mr. T. M. Jones, Mr. A. J. Lawrence was elected chairman pro. tem. THE NEW CHAIRMAN. Mr. Lawrence then proposed that Mr. J. Canniff be the Chairman for the ensuing year. It was only fair that Gilfach should have its turn of being represented by a chairman of the Council as well as other parts of the dis- trict. Mr. Jenkin Williams seconded, and it was carried unanimously. Mr. Canniff, in returning thanks, said he was deeply sensible of the honour they had conferred upon him. and he appreciated it. He saw in it a compliment to the good people who had sent him there to represent the Aber- cerdin Ward. It was the first time in the history of that parish that they would be re- presented by the chairman of the Council. During the coming year the Council would have to give him its hearty and sincere co- operation, as they were about to embark upon serious undertakings, included in which was the acquisition of water supplies. That mat- ter alone, apart from the ordinary routine work of the Council, was not one they could expect him to pilot through himself, but with their kind sympathy at all times, he would be able to conduct the business of the Council with no disgrace to himself. (Hear, hear.) THANKS. ¡ The Chairman then moved that the Council accord Mr. T. C. Jones its hearty thanks for his services during the past year. Perhaps it looked a little peculiar for one schoolmaster to praise another, but he was compelled to say I that whatever thanks they tendered Mr. Jones, they could not be too hearty, having regard to the way he had conducted the busi- ness during the past year. It must be a tri- bute in itself to Mr. Jones that during that time it had not been necessary to have a single extraordinary meeting of the Council, and they had been able to do away with ad- journed meetings." Mr. T. Williams seconded, and it was unani- mously carried. Mr. T. C. Jones was extremely obliged for I the compliment paid him. He did not know that he deserved more thanks than the other members of the Council. Everyone had directed their whole attention to business dur- ing the year, and whatever he did it was no more than his duty, and the members had done no less than their duty. COMMITTEES. It was agreed that the Finance, General Purposes, and Hospital Committees should consist of the whole Council, and that other committees be appointed as last year, with the exception that Mr. Job Baker take the place of Mr. Edwards on all the committees upon which he served. BLACKMILL SEWER. The question of the sewer across the river at Blackmill, which had been broken down by the flood, again came up for consideration. Dr. Parry said it would be unfair to ask the contractor to carry out the work according to specifications. The Surveyor: He is responsible in spite of accidents. The Clerk: The contractor's contention is that the design as submitted to him would not stand a flood. < The Surveyor: I back my opinion against the contractor's. It was a correct design, ap- proved by the Local Government Board and Mr. Chatterton, an engineer of eminence. Dr. Parry: But it went by the flood. The Surveyor: We had no idea that a flood would come. It was decided that a committee visit the spot jvith the surveyor. DIVERSION OF FOOTPATH. The Clerk read the report of the committee appointed to consider the application received from the Glenavon Colliery Company to divert and make certain alterations to the existing pathway leading from Station-road, Blaen- garw, to the railway footbridge. The com- mittee, after full investigation, resolved to re- commend that permission be granted to the company, subject to the flight of steps being made longer; proper fencing being erected for the safety of the public, and other minor al- terations. The recommendation was adopted. FOOTPATHS AT BLACKMILL. With reference to the footpaths at the back of Ebenezer Terrace, Blackmill, which Mr. D. J. Thomas stated had been closed, The Surveyor now reported that he had made inquiries, and, from the facts he had been able to obtain from the old inhabitants, he failed to find there had ever been a public footpath. He had written to the owner of the land, a barrister, living in London, asking him if he acknowledged there was a public right-of-way, but he had received no reply. Mr. D. J. Thomas said the residents in the district suffered great inconvenience, and lie had heard many say they had used the path for 20 years. It was decided that further inquiries be made. BETTWS WATER. The committee appointed to visit Bettws with reference to the water supply resolved that the Surveyor prepare an estimate for the suppply of water to each house; also to pre- pare an estimate for the supply of water to Lletty Brongu, and that the matter of light- ing at Bettws be postponed. This was agreed to. MUDDLE AT LLANDYFODWG VESTRY. The Deputy Clerk read reports of the vestry meeting of Llandyfodwg, which was held in the open air. It appeared that there was much feeling as to the way the business was conducted, and allegations that there was un- ] fair voting were made. Mr. D. J. Thomas: How many duplicate voters were there? (Laughter.) Rev. T. B. Phillips moved that the Council accept the first five names submitted. Mr. D. J. Thomas: Has the whole of the valuation of this parish been completed? The Chairman I think it has. Mr. D. J. Thomas: There-will be appeals against the assessment. Would it not be an advantage if the old overseers held office ? The Chairman: That is a debatable matter. Mr. T. Williams seconded the motion. Mr. T. C. Jones moved, as an amendment, that the Council accept the first four names, as the Guardians would not accept the others. Rev. T. B. Phillips accepted the amend- ment. Mr. Jenkin Williams: It was decided at the vestry to nominate any number they liked and to appoint five. Eleven were nominated, and it was agreed to take the highest vote for the first five. Mr. A. J. Lawrence: There was only one person nominated for Nantymoel, and he hap- pened to be the lowest on the list. Mr. Howell Lewis said last year four names were sent to the Council by the vestry, and they added another one. This was questioned. The Cliairman: That is so. The name of Mr. T. M. Jones was added. Mr. Evan Griffiths: Only the names recom- mended by the vestry were accepted. The Chairman: Four only are legally recog- nised. Mr. E. Griffiths moved as an amendment that the five names submitted be accepted. Mr. Llew. Jones seconded. This amendment was carried. Mr. D. J. Thomas moved as a further amendment that the five overseers who acted last year be again elected. The Chairman: You would be doing an in- justice to certain parts of the parish. The vestry meeting has been held, and we have to deal with its recommendations, accepting or rejecting them. Mr. D. J. Thomas: So far as the vestry is concerned, the business was conducted in a funny way. Nobody knew who had voted, and many of the men were intoxicated. One man voted iin-e times. It is the same every year. I know some of the ratepayers who were entitled to vote were not allowed to do so, while ninny who had no claim were en- abled to vote. Rev. T. B. Phillips said he did not dispute what had been said. but he thought 1 they e b should accept the recommendation from the vestry. Mr. T. Lucas seconded Mr. Thomas's amendment, and said he understood that the vestry was becoming more of a farce every year. There were so many non-ratepayers in the parish, and many voters from another parish attended. It was full time that the Council took over the work of the vestry. It might look as if they were supporting certain persons. He was not seconding on that ground, but because of the disgraceful way the business had been conducted in the past. This amendment was lost. Mr. La wren^e then moved that the member from Tynewydd receiving the lowest number of votes be struck out, and Mr. Arthur Mor- gan's name substituted. Mr. Eva n Griffiths (warmly): That is giving Ogmore one and depriving Nantymoel alto- gether. Alderman Llewellyn: It has been the prac- tice in the past to adopt the recommendations of the vestry. Until we decide not to do that by resolution, we should adhere to that course. Because of that I shall vote against the amendment. The following were then accepted:- Messrs. T. Redshaw, A. Morgan, D. Thomas, W. Williams, and Lewis Williams. Mr. T. C. Jones said, inasmuch as there were practices carried on in the vestry which an intellectual body of people could not be expected to approve, he moved that if the Council on a future occasion find that this conduct is repeated, they will feel it their duty to ignore the recommendations of the vestry, and make the appointments them- selves." He added that. as Mr. Lucas had pointed out, they should make up their minds one way or another. Mr. D. J. Thomas said some time ago lie had a motion before the Council that the whole work of the vestry be taken over by the Council, and he was asked to withdraw it for the time being. Rev. T. B. Phillips seconded Mr. T. C. Jones's motion, which was carried. PARAN CHURCH, BLACKMILL. The Secretary of Paran Baptist Church, Blackmill, wrote asking the Council to re- build a portion of the burying-ground wall. He referred to the free grant of land made by the Church to the Council for the improve- ment of the roadway, and he hoped that that grant would be considered by the Council when dealing with the application. It was agreed that the request be granted. POST OFFICE MATTERS. With reference to the request that a post box should be erected on the Braichycymmer side of the Pontycymmer Ward, near the Royal Hotel, the Clerk read a letter from the Postmaster informing the Council he could not grant the request. Mr. T. C. Jones: We have had no communi- cation regarding the suggested telephone or telegraph at Pontyrhil, but they have granted a sub post-office between Pontycymmer and Blaengarw. I think we should express our thanks to the postmaster for mercies received. —Agreed. It was also decided to inform the postmaster that the public call office at Blaengarw was not a convenient place for the public. MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. Dr. D. J. Thomas, medical officer of health, reported: Ten cases of zymotic diseases oc- curred in the district during the month—six in the Garw and four in the Ogmore. The Garw cases were: One of diphtheria, one puer- peral, one erysipelas, and three scarlet fever. The diphtheria cases occurred at Blaengarw, and the house had defective drains. The case was removed to hospital. The Ogmore cases were: Three scarlet fever and one puer- peral, all at Nantymoel. The scarlet fever cases were removed to the hospital." EIGHT IN A BEDROOM. Included in Dr. Thomas's report was the fol- lowing:—"I visited Ffynon Dwym, between Pontyrhil and Llangeinor. This house is utterly unfit for habitation, and must be vacated at once, as the bedroom roof is nearly falling in, and is only propped up by a couple of posts. The walls under the eaves are also bulging out, and this structure is liable to tumble down at any moment. There are eight people occupying one bedroom, and not sufficient space for two people, apart from the dangerous state of the building." The Clerk: The name of the owner, please ? Dr. Thomas: William Davies. Dr. Parry: Can't we issue a closing order for this place under the new Act, clause 17, section B? I move that we do. Dr. J. Thomas seconded, and it was carried. CELLAR KITCHENS. It was decided to apply for a closing order I with respect to the cellar kitchens at Stormy Lane, which were still occupied although the places were unfit, it was reported, to be used as separate dwelling-houses. OVERCROWDING. The Ogmore Sanitary Inspector (Mr. T. J. Job) reported that the awelling-house, 62 High-street, Ogmore ale, was witnout a pro- per supply of water. The supply of water iiitherto furnished to this house had been cut off because the water rate had not been paid for some time. Recently he reported that there was overcrowding at this house. The owner was Mr. Jenkin Davies, Bryncethin. Mr. Job added that there were eleven people in the house. Six people occupied one bed- room, and five another. It was decided to give seven days' notice to the owners to abate the overcrowding. BAD PORK. The Garw Inspector (Mr. J. D. Owen) re- ported: Twenty-six visits have been paid to the various slaughter-houses in the district. Everything was found satisfactory with the exception of a pair of lungs and a diaphragm, which were destroyed. 721bs. of pork was seized at the Pontycymmer Railway Station, and, acting under a magistrate's order, the same was destroyed as unwholesome and unfit for human food; a box of herrings was simi- larly treated." The Chairman: Have we no remedy against the purveyors of diseased carcases. The Inspector: Nobody owned it. The Chairman: Convenient not to. DR. THOMAS'S ANNUAL REPORT. A committee, consisting of the Chairman, Dr. Parry, Messrs. W. J. Morgan, T. C. Jones, Job Baker, and D. J. Thomas, were appointed to consider the medical officer's an- nual report. -5 CONVENIENCES. The Surveyor was instructed to report as to suitable sites for conveniences at Ogmore ale, Pontycymmer. and Blaengarw, and the probable cost of the buildings.

BRITANNIC MERTHYR COLLIERIES OFFICIAL INFORMATION. THE ABSORPTION BY THE CAMBRIAN TRUST. Several weeks ago it was annonced that Mr. D. A. Thomas, M.P., was negotiating on be- half of the Cambrian Trust (Limited) for a controlling interest in the Britannic Merthyr Coal Company (Limited). also known as the Dinas Main Colliery Company. It is now officially stated that at a general meeting of the Britannic Merthyr Coal Com- pany (Limited), Messrs. D. A. Thomas, M.P.. Leonard Llewellyn, C. A. G. Pullin. and Gomer Llewellyn Thomas were elected direc- tors of the company. It is further stated that Mr. Evan D. Evans retains his seat on the board, the other directors—Messrs. T. J. Evans, N. R. Evans. and Thos. A. Jenkins— having retired. Mr. E. O. Jones has re- signed his position of secretary and sales agent, and Mr. Richards has been appointed secretary, and Messrs. Thomas and Davey sales agents. This means that the Cambrian Trust (Limi- ted) have acquired control, and the offices will probably be shortly removed to the Cambrian- buildings, Cardiff Docks. The capital of the Britannic Company is £ 150.000 in ordinary shares and £ 35,000 in debentures. The area of steam coal is over 1.000 acres, and the output of steam and bitu- minous coal about 200,000 tons per annum. The Britannic Company, despite the good quality of the coal produced and the fact that the smalls rank with the best on the market, has not been a very profitable under- taking in recent years. The bituminous seams were worked for many years by the late Mr. Christmas Evans, of Merthyr, who held prac- tically all the shares in the company up to the time of his death, about a year ago. The steam coal pits have been sunk about five years, and are equipped in a thoroughly up- to-date manner. The are about 500 yards in depth. The bituminous coals, which were to some extent used for coke-making, com- prised house coal, No. 2 Rliondda. and No. 3 Rhondda Seams. It was in the No. 3 Rliondda Seam that the fatal explosion took place which led to lengthy litigation, termin- ated only a few weeks ago. This is the third colliery in which the Cambrian Trust (Limited) has acquired a con- trolling interest in the past couple of years. The results which have attended the manage- ment of the two other concerns by Messrs. D. A. Thomas and Leonard Llewellyn give every hope that the new deal will also be a profitable one. The addition of the Britannic Collieries to the Cambrian, Glamorgan, and Naval under- takings makes a compact mineral area pro- ducing high-class steam coals of very con- siderable extent. Mr. D. A. Thomas is also interested in other colliery undertakings which do not belong to the Cambrian Trust (Limited). The various undertakings with which Mr. D. A. Thomas is connected deal with something like 4-i million tons per annum.' The latest acquisi- tion adds only about a quarter of a million tons to the total, but it is not unlikely that in the future there will be further additions to the number of limited undertakings. The reserves of unworked coal are estimated at about 250 million tons. ensuring, at the present rate of production, independent of seams now regarded as unprofitable, a long period of life to the undertakings. The aggregate capitalisation of the various con- cerns is about £ 2,750,000. Trusts are not popular as a rule in this country, but in this case there is ample evi- dence that the taking over of the colliery by the Cambrian Trust has given the greatest satisfaction to the people living in the dis- trict which is most directly affected. The officials are also very pleased with the change.

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STORY OF A RAILWAY TICKET. -+- ■ SINGULAR CASE FROM GILFACH GOCR. 1 INSURANCE SUPERINTENDENT SUMMONED. THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT. A strongly contested case was feught at Bridgend Police Court on Saturday. The defendant was John Henry Davies, of Aber- cerdin-road, Gilfach Goch, who is local super- intendent of the London. Edinburgh, and Glasgow Assurance Co.. and he was charged with travelling on the G.W.R. without paying his fare and with intent to avoid payment thereof. Mr. Parsons represented the com- pany, and Alderman T. J. Hughes defended. Mr. Parsons said that on the 26th March defendant arrived by train at Gilfach Goch and tendered Id. to the ticket collector in lieu of a ticket, stating that he rame from Hen- dreforgan. On being challenged he admit- ted coming from Tondu, and offered to pay the full fare 7^d. This happened in the morning, and later in the day he RETVRNED TO TOXDTT, and took a ticket to Hendref organ. which he handed to an official of the company two or three days later, remarking that it was the ticket he had lost. Alfred Manley. guard, said he worked the 11.48 passenger train from Blackmill to Gil- fach on March 26th. He saw defendant get into the train at Blackmill. The ticket collector said defendant handed him a penny as he was leaving the platform, saying he had no time to raise a ticket ¡d, Hendreforgan. Witness made a communic-a- tion with the guard, and challenged defend- j ant, when he admitted coming from Tondu. He then tendered I d., the fare from Tondu. Some days afterwards defendant told him he had found his ticket, and he suggested he should take it to the stationmaster. Defen- j dant would have had plenty of time to book at Blackmill. Alderman Hughes: I put it to you that what defendant said when he handed you the ticket ia-f-is ,Hel'ldref organ'* 'f-o, he made the remark that he had no time to get a ticket. The usual thing to say would be Hendre- forgan" ?-Xo. I came from Hendrefor- gan." T When you told him he had come from down line, did he say, I know. I have come from Tondu. I booked to Hendreforgan and LOST MY TICKET ? —No. Did he say I have lost my ticket"?—No. Arnold Nickless, booking 'clerk at Tondu Station, produced the register in which a record is kept of the tickets sold at the sta- tion. The ticket handed in as the one re- j turned by defendant was issued by a late train the same day. In reply to Alderman Hughes. witness said he was certain the ticket was not issued for the 11.37 train. Two tickets were issued by this train for Hendreforgan. Addressing the Bench for the defence, Ald. Hughes said defendant intended going from Tondu to see one of his customers at Hendre- forgan, Mrs. Lewis, who kept the Griffin Hotel. He booked at Tondu for Hendrefor- gan. but he saw Mrs. Lewis on Blackmill platform. His sole object in going to Hen- dreforgan ceased to exist, and he thereupon went to his home. On being challenged at Gilfach Goch he said he had lost his ticket, and he found it the next day IN HIS WALLET. The whole point was whether the ticket was issued for the 11.37 train at Tondu. Even railway officials were not infallible, and he suggested that the tickets at Tondu might not have been in order as to numbers. As the tickets were entered up after the train had left, from the number of the remaining top ticket a mistake would be made in numbers if the tickets were out of order. He could call evidence to show defendant did not leave Gilfaeh again that day. Mr. S. H. Stockwood (magistrates' clerk) pointed out that defendant could have sent down to Tondu or wired to someone to get a ticket for him. Alderman Hughes said he recognised there was the possibility of such a course, and it would therefore be useless calling evidence on the point. Mr. Parsons said the last witness could be recalled to say that all the tickets issued from Tondu for Hendreforgan that day were given up. Defendant, in the box, bore out his advo- i cate's statement. When he reached Gilfach Goch he failed to find his ticket, and paid the penny excess, which was legally due from him. On getting half way over the crossing, the col- lector called him back, and said You came from down the line." Witness replied, Yes, I have lost my blooming ticket." The sta- tionmaster then came up, and said. Hullo, what's up?" The ticket collector said, This man came from Tondu and says he lost his ticket." The stationmaster said, Oh, IT lg-T JOLLICK, it isn't jollick." The next day witness was travelling to Merthyr, and was referring to his wallet when he came across the ticket. The ticket handed in did not look like the one he returned, as the date was not so distinct. Excellent testimonials as to character were handed in. The Chairman (Alderman W. Llewellyn) said the Bench thought it quite possible— possibly improbable—that the tickets at Tondu got out of order. It was a serious charge, and the Bench thought it was a case in which, where there was any**doubt at all. the defendant should have the benefit. They would therefore dismiss the case. NANTYMOEL MAN FINED. William Williams, haulier, 53 Ogwy-street, Nantymoel, pleaded guilty to travelling on the railway without a ticket. Mr. Parsons was for the G.W.R. Co. Charles Bryant, brakesman, said he saw the I defendant walking out of the station on the wrong side. Witness asked him where he was going, and he replied, "For a bit of a stroll." Witness took him to the ticket col- lector, when he at first said he had lost his ticket, but afterwards admitted he did not take one. Defendant: I was under the impression I had taken one. I had had a drop of drink and was muddled. I was full of it. He was fined £ 1. I

ALLEGED FRAUD 05 TRADESMEN. At the Bristol Police-court, on Monday, Harry Muller, twenty-eight. ard Richard Sykes. thirty, were charged with stealing two ercophones, value three guineas each, the property of the Ercophone Company. The prosecuting solicitor said Muller and Sykes came to Bristol in December last, and each opened a business as a grocer. In January thej" went to the office of the prosecutors, stating that they wanted a talking machine for the purpose of advertising their lausi- nesses. They were supplied with the machines on the hire purchase system, and shortly afterwards disappeared. They were traced to Newport, where they opened a wholesale grocery business under the name of Brown and Blaem. Afterwards they went to Cardiff and Birmingham and London, and were arrested at Birmingham on a warrant. A remand was requested. The defendants asked for bail. but this was opposed by the prosecution, who said that in all places they had gone to they had set up business under other names. Other charges would probably be preferred against them. The men were remanded for a week, bail being refused. ♦

THE FIGHTING IN ALBANIA. x Further fighting between Albanians and Turks is reported from Constantinople and Vienna. Several thousand Albanians have seized the Pass of Katchanik, through wmch the railway runs between Uskub and Feriso- vitch. Thej- stopped a train conveying sol- diers and supplies, disarmed the troops, and captured the provisions. From Salonika it is announced that in all some S4.000 Albanians have risen. The Turkish commander has under him some 20.000 troops, who will shortly be reinforced by 5,000 more.

SCHOOLBOY HANGED. A boy of twelve, Frederick William Hollo- way, was found hanging dead in an outhouse at his home at West Wellow, Wiltshire. His mother went into the garden to call him in to dinner, but received no answer, and on mak- ing a search discovered the tragedy. A wooden box was close to the body. It is thought that he was playing at hanging when Z, he lost his footing on the box and was unable to regain it.

ECHO OF THE LEFROY CASE. Mrs. Lydia Matilda Gold, of Clermont- terrace. Preston, Brighton, widow of the gentleman who was murdered by Percy Le- froy while travelling in an express train from London to Brighton in the summer of 1881. died recently at Brighton. She left estate of L the gross value of £ 6,426. Among her be- quests is one of £ 150 for the erection of & memorial tablet to her late husband and her- self in the old church of St. Peter's. Preston, any surplus being used for the poor of the parish.

HAVOC BY LIGHTNING. During a thunderstorm on Monday after- noon the isolation hospital at Wallicgford, Berkshire, was struck by lightning, which wrecked the interior of the administration block. The floors were torn up and the joists and rafters splintered into matchwood. Win- dows were thrown out, a hole was made in the solid masonry, and some of the material was carried into a field 120 yards away. The roof was also stripped and a chimney stack was demolished.

THE QUESTION OF HEALTH. The question of health is a matter which is sure to concern us at one time or another, especially when Influenza is so prevalent as it is just now, so it is well to know what to take to ward off an attack of this most weakening disease, this epidemic catarrh or cold of an Aggravating kind, to combat it whilst under its baleful influence, and particularly after an attack, for then the system is so lowered as to be liable to the most dangerous com- plaints. Gwilym Evans's Quinine Bitters is acknowledged by all who have given it a fair trial to be the best specific remedy dealing with Influenza in all its various stages, being a preparation skilfully prepared with Quinine and accompanied with other blood purifying and enriching agents, suitable for the liver, digestion, and all those ailments requiring tonic strengthening and nerve increasing pro- perties. It is invaluable for those suffering with colds, pneumonia, or any serious illness, or prostration caused by sleeplessness, or worry of any kind, when the body has a general feeling of weakness and lassitude. Send for a copy of the pamphlet of testi- monials, which carefully read and consider well; then buy a bottle (sold in two sizes, 2s. 9d. and 4s. 6d.) at your nearest Chemist or Stores, but when purchasing see that the name Gwilym Evans" is on the label, stamp and bottle, for without which none are genu- ine. Sole Proprietors: Quinine Bitters Manufacturing Company, Limited, Llanelly, South Wales.

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dent at the morning and evening meetings. Rev. Charles Williams, the esteemed pastor of Hermon, Ogmore Vale, ably acted as the afternoon president. Miss M. J. Phillips, Nantymoel, and Miss Annie Edwards, Nant- ymoel, proved themselves excellent accompan- ists at the organ. The high standard of ex- cellence which the festival reached in previ- ous years was on this occasion fully main- tained. Considerable religious fervour pre- vailed throughout, while in the rendering of Aberporth," a hymn tune composition, re- t vival enthusiasm was approached, the con- cluding lines being repeated over and over again. The anthems, Mewn Tawel Hedd" (T. Price), a composition dedicated to the memory of the late Rev. John Pugh, D D (T. Price), a composition dedicated to the memory of the late Rev. John Pugh, D D Cardiff, and" 0, be joyful" (David Evans, l Mus. Bac.), were rendered with great r power. Local composers were represented in the programme by Mr. Dan Davies, Pencoed, whose hymn tune, Salem," was received with much favour. At the afternoon meet- ing feeling references were made to the death of Mr. Richard Davies, relieving officer, Bridgend, a former secretary of the Cvmanfa. During the day helpful addresses were de- livered by the Rev. J. T. Davies, Rev. C'has. Williams, Mr. Jacob Roberts, and Rev. J. R. Williams, Glynogwr. The secretarial duties were admirably discharged by Mr. T. E. Jen- kins, Glasynys, Blackmill, the Rev. J. T. Davies being chairman of committee, and Mr. William Lewis, Pencoed, treasurer.