The Glamorgan Gazette

Auctioneers' Annftuncetnenis. HAERTTITLAMBEET (Fel-low of the Auctioneers' Institute of the United Kingdom). auctioneer, VALUER, | LAND & ESTATE AGENT, HOTEL VALUER AND G AUGER, FIRE ASSESSOR AND ACCOUNTANT. -SALES conducted of Estates, House Property, Freehold Ground Rents. Farming Stock (three months' credit), Growing Timber, Machinery, Household Furniture modem and antique). •BALE OF HORSES, CARRIAGES, &c., at the Star Yard, Bridgend, every month. VALUATIONS made for Probate, Mortgage, Siile, Tenant Right, Hotels, &c. 'Ini' PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE in management of Estates. Ground Rents Collected. AGENT for Life, Accident, Fire, and Live StoeV Insurance, also W orkmen s Compensation. Venous Freehold and Leasehold Residences and Villas in Bridgend. Porthcawl, and District to be Let or Sold. Furnished & Unfurnished Houses and Bungalows to be Let at Porthcawl. Reasonable Terms given for Selling Freehold and Leasehold Properties, Farming Stock, Household Furniture, &c. Telegrams—" LAMBERT, AUCTIONEER, BRIDGEND.' Nat. Telephone 0198. Offices—PRUDENTIAL BUILDINGS, BRIDGJTND. Branch Offices at Aberavou, Porthcawl, and Maesteg. 4564 ROPSLEY HOUSE, PORTHCAWL, Sale of Household Furniture and Effects. MR. HARRY F. LAMBERT, F.A.I., has re- ceived instructions to SELL BY' AUCTION at the above address, on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9tli, 1910, commencing at 2 o'clock prompt, the whole of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS Comprising 4ft. 6in. black and brass bedsteads, wire spring mattresses, overlays, bedding, chests of drawers, bedroom ware, solid walnut bedroom suites, chairs, etc., etc. walnut sideboard, dining- room suite, excellent piano, walnut overmantels, I earpets, rugs, pictures, etc. kitchen tables, chairs, dinner and tea sets, and sundry kitchen utensils. On view morning of sale. Auctioneer's Offices, Bridgend. 1501 KENFIG HILL. Sale of Leasehold Properties. R. HARRY F. LAMBERT (Fellow of the _iyjL Auctioneers' Institute), has been favoured -with instructions to offer for SALE BY AUCTION at the Prince of Wales Hotel, Kenfig Hill, on THURSDAY, MARCH 10th, 1910, at 5 p.m prompt (subject to the conditions of sale as shall be then and there produced), all those Eight well built LEASEHOLD DUELLING HOUSES, Situate and being Nos. 1, 2, 3, 11, 12, 15,17 and 24, Bridge-street, Kenfig Hilt. The above Houses are well and substantially built, and have the following accomniodation:- Ground floor: dining-room, parlour, kitchen, pan- try and bathroom, and outhouse first noor three bedrooms; and command a rental of 7s. 6d. per week each. These properties are held for a term of 99 years from March, 1909, at the low annual ground rent of 30s. each. The Auctioneer desires to call special attention to this sale, the houses being situate in a vastly — increasing and improving district, and should always command good tenants. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneer, at his offices, Bridgend or to MR. LEWIS M. THOMAS, 1500 Solicitor, Port Talbot. HOWELL WILLIAMS AUCTIONEER, TENANT RIGHT AND HOTEL VALUER, BRIDGEND. SALE FIXTURES. Fat Stock at Llantwit Major, March 7th. Sale of Leasehold Property at Pantygog, Ponty- cymmer, March 1st, Sale of Farming Stock at Pyle, March 17th. WHITE LION AUCTION MART, LLANTWIT MAJOR. MONDAY, MARCH 7TH, 1910, at 11.60 a.m. prompt. gQ GRAND FAT CATTLE 430 CHOICE FAT YEARLINGS. 65 PORKERS. CALVES, &c. Further entries solicited. HOWELL WILLIAMS, F.A.I., Auctioneer, 1527 Bridgend, Cardiff, and Llantwit Major. -L- PANTYG OG, PONTYCYMMER. Sale of Eligible Leasehold Property. TV/f R- HOWELL WILLIAMS has received in- 13l1_ structions to SELL by AUCTION, at the Llanharran Hotel, Pontycymmer, on TUESDAY, March 1st, 1910, at 5 p.m. (subject to such con- ditions of sale as shall then be produced), the -following Valuable Leasehold Properties, viz:— All those three eligible leasehold cottages and pre- mises known as Nos. 46, 54, and 56, Cuckoo Street, Pantygog, Pontycymmer, let to respectable tenants on monthly tenancies at 22s. per month, landlord paying rates and taxes. The premises are held for a. term of 99 years from 1st day of July, 1885, at the low annual ground rent of j33 5s. 2d. The property is situate in 4 pleasant position, and within a short distance of the site of the proposed New Colliery Sinkings. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneer at his offices, Dunraven Place, Bridgend, and 28; ,Charles Street, Cardiff or to Mr. W. Pilgrim Morris, Solicitor, Pontycymmer. 1529 LLANMIHANGEL FARM, PYLK. '\Within 15 minutes walk of Pyle Station, C.W.R.) Highly Important Sale of Farming Stock. Implements, Produce, &c. MR. HOWELL WILLIAMS has been favoured with instructions from Mrs. Margaret Jen- kins (who is giving up farming), to Sell by Auction, on the premises as above on THURSDAY, MARCH J 7TH, 1910, the remainingportion of her valuable FARMING STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, PRO- DUCE, &c. Comprising 5 valuable cart horsea,&c.. 70 cross- bred ewes and lambs, Hereford cow in milk, 2 ricks prime clover, hay, etc., 150 bushels seed barley, 50 'bushels oats, rick barley straw, etc., and a large .and valuable collection of modern Agricultural Implements, Machinery, etc., cwt & trap harness, ■dairy utensils, poultry, and a portion of household ifurniture, and numerous other effects. Full particulars in posters and future advertise- .•oiente. „ Auctioneer's Offices, Bridgend and Cardiff. 1528

ISirtljs, J&amagts & Deaths DEATHS. "JTUDOR.—On February 22nd at 51, Station Street, Maesteg, Sarah Tudor, aged 73 years. Funeral .Leaves for Llangynwyd at 3 p.m. to-day (Friday). JBEVAN.—On Feb. 23rd, 1910. at the Post Office, St. Brides Major, after much suffering patiently borne, Susannah, widow of the late Thomas jfcsvan. Funeral Sunday, 2.30 p.m. 1508 IN MEMORIAM. in ever loving and tender memory of our dear mother, Catherine Thomas, Torgelly Farm, Llan- harry, who died February 26th, 1909. One year has passed, our hearts still sore, As time goes on we miss her more. Husband and five daughters. 1483 In ever loving memory of my darling brother, who passed peacefully away on February 19th, 1909, fit Haywood House, Hereford. One year has passed, my heart still sore, As time flies on I miss him more, ilis gentle smile, his loving face, Not one can fill my dear brother's place. M. A. Thomas, Farm Trallun, Llanilid. 1509 111. 1 1

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COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION. 1910. TO THE ELEC TOES OF THE. PORTHCAWL DIVISION. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, At the request of a large number of Electors I from all parts of the Constituency, I have decided to Veeome a Candidate for the above Division. I had the honour of representing the Divi- sion for nine years (1895-1904-), during which time I did my best to serve your interests and those of the County of Glamorgan by regular attendance at the meetings, both of the Coun- cil and of the Committees to which I was appointed. During the last 18 or 20 years that I have served on public bodies in this district it has always been my endeavour to administer the affairs of the district as efficiently and eco- nomically as possible. Should you see fit to elect me to the Council, you may be sure that I shall be loyal to the trust reposed in me. Believe me, Ladies and Gentlemen. Yours obediently, JOHK 1. D. NICHOLL. Mertliyr Mawr, Bridgend. February 21, 1910. 1520

» i Blackmill Annual Fair of Cattle, Sheep, and Horses, will be held on Friday Next, March 4th, 1910. Glamorgan Gazette.

The selection of .Alderman William l Llewellyn as Chairman of the Bridgend Bench of Justices will give general satisfaction among the public of this important Petty Ses- sional Division. Although there are other magistrates ahead of him in point of seniority, it was recognised when the late Mr. R. W. Llewellyn passed away, that Alderman Llewellyn's valuable services as a Justice of the Peace could not be overlooked in the appointment of a successor. 1\0 magistrate has been more attentive to his duties at Bridgend in recent years than he: indeed, like the late Chairman, it was rery seldom that he was absent from the Court on a Satur- day, and he almost invariabily saw the busi- ness through, long and trying though it some- times is. Discussions on the Bench are, of course, conducted privately, and the views of Justices are consequently unknown to the general public, but it is quite recognised by those who have business at the Court that Alderman Llewellyn has a keen insight into the cases, and is animated by a desire to do justice between litigants. Testimony to his impartiality, straightforwardness, good com- mon-sense, and business acumen may he drawn from his unanimous election to the im- portant position of Chairman, proposed and seconded, as it was, by two senior Magis- trates who have been frequent attendants at the Saturday Courts and who each had some personal claim to the distinction. Such a mark of confidence from men of various shades of opinion, and of widely different social position, must be highly gratifying to Alderman Llewellyn, who may be relied upon to jealously guard the honour and integrity of the Court. Alderman Llewellyn has given of his best to the public service in several directions. A man of the people, his success in business enabled him at a comparatively early age to transfer much of his energies from private to public business, and for many years now he has served his fellows well in vari- ous walks—on the Urban Council, the County Council, and the Education Committee, as well as on the Magisterial Bench. This latest mark of appreciation was not only well de- served by the recipient, it is a matter for satisfaction by the public, who are fortunate in having such a fair-minded magistrate to preside at Bridgend. The census to be taken next year will bene- fit Bridgend in a way which has nothing to do with the enumeration and classification of individuals. In order to facilitate the work of officials the Registrar General has re- quested District Councils to name all the streets and number all the houses in their re- spective areas. A circular letter was read at Tuesday's meeting of the Bridgend District Council from the Registrar General, and the question of numbering the houses was referred to the Surveyor. In the newer parts of Bridgend there is an almost total absence of numbers to the houses, and very considerable difficulty is frequently experienced by people in search of addresses, especially on dark eve- nings. People have been knocked up at all hours of the night, only to find the caller searching for So-and-so Villa, when, had the houses in the street been numbered, he could have gone direct to the address he sought without disturbing other residents. The I postal staff, unless endowed with better memories than most people, must find the ab- sence of numbers a source of daily irritation. It may gratify Mr. Jones's aesthetic taste or sense of importance to live at Acacia" Villa; or The Shrubberies," even though his resi- dence be but. a six-roomed tenement, but that hardly compensates for the nuisance he causes those' who have to find his address, and even Mr. Jones must tire of frequently writing his long address and dictating it to shop assist- ants. Of course, there is no reason to object to Mr. Jones having a nice-sounding name to his house, but he should certainly be required to number it as well for the convenience of others. In connection with the numbering of houses, it may be worth while to consider an alteration of the names of some of the thoroughfares. Continual con- fusion arises over the names Coity Road, Coitv Street, and Coity Fields, while probably half the people in the town do not know the whereabouts of Dunraven Terrace. The names of various streets might also be fixed upon corner houses where they do not already appear. The paucity of people's names in Bridgend causes sufficient confusion without a complication through addresses. The explanation contained in the commit- 1 tee's report read at the annual meeting of the Yale of Glamorgan Agricultural Society on I Tuesday dismissed the idea prevailing in some quarters that the Society was on the decline. A glance at the balance-sheet, with its bare figures, certainly created this impression, see- ing that the debit balance had increased from the previous year by JE42 los. 4d. This was I of serious importance, as it appeared to point to decreasing popularity. The report, how- ever, pointed out that the decline in gate money of £ 1G was due to inclement weather, that the prize list was increased by £ 25. and that a sum of -GO 5s. was spent on the hire of tents—additional expenditure owing to the mndgamation of the show with that of the Cowbridge and District Horticultural Society. The Society launched out with creditable en- terprise last year, and it is unfortunate that the attendances at the last two shows have been to a considerable extent interfered with by wet weather. Mr. D. A. Thomas, M.P., is the newly-elected president, and it is hoped that active interest on his part, and still more enthusiastic support in theVale, will assist the Society in making strides along the read to financial progress.

LOCAL NEWS. Tabernacle Chapel.—The preacher for next Sunday will be Rev. W. Bowen, Penygroes. Don't Forget to call and inspect Yorwerth Thomas's new stock of K and" Holdfast" Boots before you buy. 1495 The Celebrated Lipton's Teas and Pro- visions may be had of the Agent for Bndgend -T. Woodward, near The Bridge. The Bridgend gnd District x?vestment and Loan Society is prepared to make members upon personal security, iwth easy terms of repayment, full particulars of whie may be obtained of the Secretary, D O. Evans, 31 Nolton Street, Bridgead. 1477 The Property -Alarket.-At the Wyndham Hotel, Bridgend, on Saturday, Mr Harry F. Lambert offered for sale two leasehold dwell- ing-houses and premises m Cae allis-road, Bridgend. The property, which is held foi 999 years from 1901 at the annual ground rent'" of £ 2 10s. per house, is let at 10s. per week, landlord paying rates and taxes. Ihe purchaser was Mr. Morgan Williams, of Og- more Vale, the price being £480. Mr. W. M. Thomas was the solicitor concerned. OddfeIIowship.-At the annual meeting of the Bridgend Di.-tnct of Oddfellows (M.l) held at Kenfig Hill, Bro. D. R. Jones presid- ing P G G. T. Hardwick, Bridgend, was elec- ted Grand Master, and P.G William Brace, Ogmore Vale, deputy .Grand Master; PPGM David Williams, Provincial C.S., and P P G.M. D. 11. Jones, Laleston, were appointed delegates to the Southampton A.M.C., and also to represent the district at the forthcoming county conference at Swan- sea. Cottage Hospital Benefit.—On Thursday evening, last week, the proprietor kindly gave the use of the Skating Rink at the Drill-hall for the benefit of the Cottage Hospital. Ihe rink, which has a well made maple floor, was b'eautifully decorated, and the attendance of both skaters and lookers-on was good. The skating instructor, Mr. W. J. Cottle, gave a fine exhibition of fancy skating. The whole of the takings are to be handed to the Cot- tage Hospital. A further benefit night will 'take place in a few weeks' time, when the rink has been enlarged. Dance.-A successful long night dance was held under the auspices of the Bridgend and Tondu branches of the I.L.P. at the Town-hall on Wednesday. There was an at- tendance of between 150 and 200. Dancing commenced at 8.30 and continued till four o'clock. The dance music was supplied by Mr. E. Browning (pianist) and Mr. W. Mat- thews (violinist), and the duties of M.C.'s were efficiently discharged by Messrs. George Moore and F. Wells. The arrangements were in the hands of the joint secretaries, Messrs. W. Chappell and J. Sribbens. Bridgend Gas and Water Company.-The annual meeting of the shareholders of the Bridgend Gas and Water Company was held at the Company's Offices yesterday. There were present: Mr. Oliver Sheppard (chair- man), Mr. Arthur Perkins James, Mr. Samuel Llewellyn, and Mr. Herbert C. Sheppard (directors).—The Chairman moved that the re- port and statement of aecounts, as printed and circulated amongst the shareholders, be adopted.—Mr. James seconded, and it was carried.—The Chairman proposed that a divi- dend at the rate of 5 per cent. per annum be paid to the preference shareholders for the past half-year, and the interim dividend at the same rate for the first half be confirmed. —This was agreed to.-It was also proposed by the Chairman that a dividend at the rate of 3 per cent. per annum be paid to the or- dinary shareholders for the whole year free of income tax, and this was also agreed to.- Mr. W. J. Lewis and Mr. James, directors who retired by rotation, were re-elected, and the auditor, Mr. W. M. Richards, was re-ap- pointed. Presentations to Principal Rees. At Brecon on Wednesday, Principal T. Rees (Bala and Bangor Congregational College), was presented with a sterling silver tea and coffee set, together with a cheque of about £50. The silver bore the following inscrip- tion:— "Presented to Principal Rees, M.A., by friends of education in Breconshire and elsewhere, in recognition of his valuable public services, Feb. 23, 1910." Councillor J. A. Jebb (chairman of the Brecon County School Governors), presided, and the presen- tation was made by Mr. G; W. Cobb (chair- man of the Breconshiro County Council), both gentlemen bearing testimony to the splendid services rendered to the county by Principal Rees. Mrs. W. S. Miller dwelt on the excel- lent work Principal Reea had done for educa- tion, and Councillor Miss G. E. F. Morgan, writing from London, expressed hearty appre- ciation of all he had done. The subscribers to the testimonial numbered about 160. On the same day the presentation of an illumin- ated address was made to Principal Rees by the Brecon Memorial College Committee. The presentation was made by Principal Lewis, M.A., B.D.. after which eulogistic speeches were delivered by the following:- Professor J. Jones, B.A., B.D., Rev. T. Richards, Newport; Parry, Llansamlet; G. Jones, Aberdare; and Davies. Cwmaman, Aberdare. Amongst those present was Mr. Michael Davies, Bridgend. "Dick Whittington."—A pretty children's play, "Dick Whittington," was presented in four scenes by the children of the English i Congregational Sunday School, in the School- room, on Wednesday evening. There was a large and appreciative audience, the room being crowded. The children were attired in costumes appropriate to the period represen- ted, and carried their respective parts through with marked ability, denoting careful training at the hands of the teachers, Miss Lily Woodward. Miss Doris Davies, and Mr. Arthur Davies. Miss Gladys Woodward was extremely good as Dick Whittington" in his struggle from destitution to pomp and glory, and Miss Hilda Roberts, aJiJ Alice Fitzwar- ren" (Dick's Sweetheart), performed admir- ably. Master Kenneth Simmonds, a little tot, quite captivated the audience, and aroused much laughter as the famous cat. Miss Bessie Lewis, as "Jack Fitzwarren" (Alice's brother), Miss Winnie Morgan as the Cook, Miss Annie Tombs (the Housemaid), Miss Lily Lewis (King of Barbary), Miss Hilda Lewis (Queen of Barbary), Miss Phyllis Thomas (Princess Silversweet), Miss May Evans (Captain Sailaway), were an thoroughly conversant with their work, and gave a representation that was praiseworthy. The Fairies were represented by Misses Agnes Owen, Ida Jones, Gladys Bragg, Marjorie Da vies, and Dorothy Simmonds. Miss Bertha David contributed two Irish songs: and a trio, Three Little Maids from School" (Mikado), was well given by Miss Elsie Roberts. Miss Bronwen Evans, and Miss Doris Daries. The performance was repeated last night. Bridgend Parliament. The long-antici- pated debate with tho Cardiff Parliament was held at Cardiff on the 17th inst. The Bridg- end deputation, consisting of the Members for Strand (Mr. H. J. Randall) and Carmar- then Boroughs (Mr. L. Edwards), the Clerk (Mr. Dapho Powell). and the ex-Member for Swansea District (Mr. W. Jenkins), were met at the station by Mr. Speaker Smith and the clerk of the Cardiff Parliament, and by them escorted to tiie Lesser Cory Hall. The local 1 breakers received a warm weieouio from cue iiouse, mid yrior to tne debate, iutd the op- por utility of ooing linroaueod tu tiie anoui Ministers and ex-jiinisteis. Ine tiiorny question down for discussion wa:> tiiat of com- pulsory military service, x»ridgend to take the attirniative. -dr. H. J. iiandall opened by repudiating any idea 01 eonsciiptiuii being established, but he advocated a system by wiueli citizens snould ue compelled to undergo a certain measure or training, which wouiu, tor a siiort wnile ciiiy, prevent. them loliowmg tneir uaily avocations. lue i-'rmie -Minister (Air. h. o. rugsiey.) fcllowea J»j.r. ivanaali, and played around tne resolution with eonsum- ate sKiil. Jdr. Uapho l'oweii was next heard to on tne less teennical siue or tne question, and the .Leader ui t'le Opposition (Air. E. Gougii) devoted most or his time re- plying to previous speakers. Air..Lewis t-d- wards s speecn received close attention, it not tne full approval, of tiie House. Tnen toi- lowed what mast be coniessed to have been the speech of tne evening by the Member for Jarrtfiv (_ur. J. Edmunds;, in which lie cleared the ground considerably, putting beiore tne House tne proposition that it cur cute lost its predominance we should be in tiie- hands or any otuer country tnat wisned to cut off our iood supply, and that, therefore, the formation of an Army similar to the Con- tinental Armies would be a waste of valuable time and money. Mr. W. Glvn Griffiths and Mr. \V A. Howells also contributed to the de- bute. A most enthusiastic and appreciative meeting closed with a vote of thanKS to the Bridgend fcociety, proposed by the Prime Minister, seconded by the Leader of the Oppo- sition, and supported by the Member for Jar- row. The Clerk of the Bridgend Parliament made a fitting reply, and extended an invita- tion to the House to make a return visit to Bridgend at an early date. DEATH OF MiL MORGAN DA YIES. We regret to record the death of Mr. Mor- gan Davies, of the Bridgend Postal Staff, the event taking place on featurday from pneu- monia, at the comparatively early age of 49 years. A native of the town, Mr. Davies was the eldest son of the late Mr. John Davies. lie entered the tele- graph department of the Post Office in May, 187-1, as a messenger boy, and by dint of hard and persevering work, combined with business aptitude, he passed through the various grades until he secured the responsible posi- tion of supervising sorting clerk and telegra- phist. Tne confidence reposed in him by the Postal Authorities was evidenced by the invi- tation extended to him some time ago to ac- cept a position of provincial clerk and reliev- I ing postmaster. This he declined to under- take for family reasons. lie was the oldest J member of the local postal staff. His in- terest in the public life of the town was marked by the numerous positions he held. He was a member of the committed of the old Semi-national Eisteddfod, held in the town, a member of the Free Library Committee, the Cottage Hospital Committee, a trustee of the Weslevan Church, and an enthusiastic worker in the local branch of the British and Foreign Bible Society. For twenty-five years he had charge of an adult class at the W esleyan Sun- day School, and had interested himself in all phases of the church's work, acting for several years as a local preacher. His devotion to religious work did not prevent him taking an active part in musical organisations, and in him the Choral Society had an enthusiastic and hard-working supporter. At a soiree some years ago he conducted a glee party, which won first prize out of thirty competi- tors, and he later gained the first award for a recitation, Byron's Ocean," David Mor- ganwg being the adjudicator. He was a member of the Music Committee of the Bridg- end and District Musical Society. A well read man, he was closely conversant with theological subjects. As a debater his ability was recognised in the old Bridgend Parlia- ment in which he was Postmaster General." Some years ago the Gazette" offered a prize for the best lines in favour of the retention of the chestnut" tree which was situated on part of the ground now occupied by the Post Office, and Mr. Davies secured the award with a neat and pretty composition. In many ways his loss to the town will be felt, and many old age pensioners who were assisted by him in making their applications will regret his sad demiseu His wife (nee Miss Editb Coleman, of Pontypool) pre-deceased him a few years ago. The funeral, itvhich took place on Wednes- day, was of an impressive character, and at- tended by representatives of all classes and denominations, including many sub-postmas- ters. The members of his Sunday School class, to the number of twenty-eight, with the postmen from the Bridgend office, acted, in relays, as bearers from the house to the grave- side. At Nolton Church, where the first part of the service was read, the Rev. E. S. Roberts (Rector) officiated, and the Rev. E. R. Gibben (superintendent Wesleyan minis- ter) was also present. The building was filled with relatives, friends, and sympathi- sers. Mr. W. Rees, the choirmaster, presi- ded at the organ and accompanied the con- gregation in the singing of deceased's favour- ite hymn, Jesu, Lover of My Soul." The last sad rites at the graveside were con- ducted by the Rector and the Rev. E. R. Gibben gave an address. The mourners were Mr. W. Davies (son) and Miss Gertie Davies (daughter), Miss A. Davies and Miss E. C. Davies (sisters), Mr. D. Davies and Mr. F. Davies (brothers), Miss M. M. Davies and Mr. D. Davies (niece and nephew), Mr. F. and Mrs. Davies, Mr. J. and Mrs. Davies. Mr. W. and Mrs. Griffiths, Mr. and Mrs. Collins, and Mr. T. Collins, Mrs. E. Davies and child- ren, Mr and Mrs J. Long, Pontypool; Mr and Mrs. Alfred Jenkins, Cardiff; Dr. Edmund Thomas, Mr. John Edmunds, Llantrisant. and others. The many floral tributes were of a beautiful kind, included among them being: One from the staff of the Post Office with the inscription, With sincere sympathy," signed by Mr. J. E. Scott, the postmaster; In lov- ing memory of a faithful and loving teapher. from his Sunday School Class."

SERIOUS CHARGE AT BRIDGEND. ALLEGED CONCEALMENT OF BIRTH. At Bridgend Police Court on Wednesday, before Mr. Oliver Sheppard, a single woman, .named Rachel Dixon, of Elder-street, Bridg- end, was charged with concealment of birth. Evidence of arrest was given by Inspector Ben Evans, and prisoner was remanded in custody till Monday. CORONElt'S ENQUIRY. A coroner's inquiry was held at Bridgend Police Station on Thursday by Mr. David Rees. Mr. John Sankey was chosen foreman of the jury. Dr. A. D. Low deposed that he examined the body of a female child on Wednesday in the presence of Inspector Ben Evans. In his opinion it was not a full time child, not more than eight months, and it had not breathed. The Coroner (to the jury): After the doc- tor's evidence, there is nothing to hold an inquest upon. I am much obliged for your attendance, and you can now get back to your businesses.

BETTWS PLOUGHING MATCH. The annual ploughing match for tho district of Bettws, Llangynwyd, Llangeinor, Llandy- fodwg, Coychurch Higher, Ynvsawdre, and St. Brides' Minor was held on Maescadlawr Farm, Llangynwyd, on Wednesday. The chief awards were. Champion Class: 1, T. James, Blaen Bag- Ian 2, W. Jones, St. Mellons. Open Class: 1, David Jones, Baiden; 2, Vincent Thomas, Notta-ge. Juniors: 1, Lewis Jones, Pencastell; 2, R. Davies, Brynllwarch. Teams: 1, D. Joues, Baiden: 2, T. Davies, Maescadlawr. Mare or Gelding 1, T. Davies 2, H. Wil- liams, Gelli-seriol. Cob: 1. W. Davies, Maesteg; 2. W. Jones. Gellifvdd. Cart Brood Mare: 1 and 2. W. Maddock. Cefn Ydfa. Yearling Cart Colt: 1. Richard Thomas, Cwmrisgla: 2. W. Jones, Gellifydd. Colliery Brood Mart- 1. W. Maddock; 2, D. Major. Brynfro. Cart Colt Sucker: D. Jones, Baiden. Colliery Gelding: 1. T. Davies, Maescad- lawr; 2, D. Jones. Baiden. Teams, under 15 hands: 1, D. Jones, Bai- den 2, W. Maddock. Neatest Turn-out D. Jones, Baiden. Special: Richards, Royal Stores, Maes- teg- Fuller details will aj'pear next week.

BRIDGEND DISTRICT COUNCIL OLD EE ATI HOTEL AGAIN. RIYEH POLL-rTIOX: "MASS OF COl" iU l'TION." Mr. y, Edwards, J.P., presided at a meeting of Bridgend Urban District Councii on Tuesday evening, other members present being Messrs. J. G. Jenkins. G. Harris, E. Preece, ji.mr.. G. Reran, F. Higgins, H. Abbott, and W. Jones, with the clerk (Mr. J. .T. Howell', the depuly clerk (Mr. Ivor M. Howellh and the assistant surveyor and rate- collector C\1r. J. E. Daniel). BRIDGEND v. SCOTLAND. 'The Surveyor reported: —" The inspector of the Scottish Boiler Insurance Company recom- mends the renewal of boiler tubes in the steam roller. (The tubes have been in use since 1901). A tender has been obtained from Messrs. Avi-Iing and Porter, the makers, for a new set and fixing complete. I have seen J. Francis, the driver, who states he cannot undertake the work of renewal, as he has not the necessary tools." Mr. Harris suggested that tenders bo adver- tised for. He thought the work mignc be done nearer home. Mr. Bevan: Our regulations lay it down #iat we must have some competition for work which costs over £ 3 3s. Mr. Harris: Why has this company been 5 written to ? Mr. Bevan They are the engineers. Mr. Abbott remarked that Messrs. Shep- pard and Sons were boiler engineers. It was decided to invite tenders from quali- fied local firms. REPAIR OF ROADS. An application was received for the hire of the steam roller for use at Dunraven Castle. Mr. Abbott said the roads of the town were in such a state that he did not think it advis- able that the roller should be hired out. Mr. Preece: We may not be using it when thev want it. Mr. Abbott: And we may want it at the same time. It was decided to grant the use of the roller on the usual terms. COITY FIELDS PATH. Mr. William Roberts, grocer. Morfa-street, wrote calling attention to the state of that part of the pathway in Coity Fields which is in the urban area. This was by far the L worst part of the path to Coity. It was stated that the path had been re- cently repaired, and Mr. Jenkins stated that he was there on Saturday. when he considered it in a satisfactory condition. CIXEM ATOGli APHS. A further letter was read from the County Council asking whether the Council were pre- pared to accept the delegation of powers under the Cinematograph Act. Regulations were enclosed. The Clerk said he was told at the County Council Offices that most of the Councils had accepted the delegation. Mr. Preece said that the Council was the proper authority in which the powers should be vested. Mr. Abbot: Why should the County Coun- cil want to delegate us powers* We shall have to bear the cost of inspection. I The Clerk: There are certain fees payable under the Act. which might be transferred to the Siurvevor. The Chairman said the Town Hall Commit- tee had refused to allow licenses at that place, though Messrs. Poole's used the cinemato- graph and risked it. It was decided to accept the delegation of powers, which, it was understood, consists of granting licenses. BEAR HOTEL. The following letter was read from Messrs. Cook and Edwards, architects, Bridgend: Masonic Buildings, Bridgend, February 18th, 1910. Dear Sir,—Mr. H. Woodward has in- structed us to prepare plans for alterations to premises until recently known as the Bear Hotel, Dunraven Place, and he has informed us that negotiations with your Council for the setting back of the front to a line with Mr. Stsprge Cameron's shop, have so far failed ow- ing to disagreement as to terms. In the plans which are instructed to prepare the old line of h .utage is to be adhered to. This in our opir in is very unsatisfactory, as the work, if c .rried out," will prevent a much- needed improvement being effected. There can be no two opinions as to the desirability of the Council's acquiring the space now occu- pied by the projecting front, and an oppor- tunity arises now for so doing which may not recur. The comfort and convenience of the public demand it. and we respectfully UTge the Council to consider the matter from this point of view. The projecting front of the I building is undoubtedly an eyesore as well as an obstruction, and if the present line of frontage is adhered to in the alterations, the obstruction will still remain. Quite apart from the value of the land occupied by the projection, the expense which would be en- tailed by pulling down and rebuilding the front would be considerable. The sum which the Council has offered for the space occupied by the projection is, in our opinion, entirely inadequate as a set-off to the cost of building a new front: and, in the interests of the town and the convenience of the public, we trust that the Council will not let this chance of making an important improvement pass by. We shall be obliged if you will kindly bring this matter before your Council.—Yours faithfully, C'OOK AND EDWARDS. To J T. Howell, Esq.. Clerk to the Urban District Council, Bridgend. Mr, Jones: I thought that was finished with. Mr. Abbott proposed that the letter lie on the table. He considered the Council had made an ample offer. Mr. Higgins seconded. Mr. Bevan: Why let it lie on the table? Mr. Higgins: What have they got to do with it. They talk as if it is as much to do with them as us. Mr. Bevan We agree it would be a much desired improvement. The only difference between us is the amount of contribution. He thought they might reply to the letter stating they could not see their way to con- tribute more. Mr. Abbott agreed to this suggestion, I' though he felt strongly on the matter. The Surveyor's estimate for the setting back of the premises was only £100, and the Council made a handsome offer towards it ( £ .50). It v.-as agreed to reply to the letter that 1 the Council could not see their way to in- crease the offer already made. THE CENSUS. A circular letter was read from the Regis- trar General relating to the census to he taken early in April, 1911. and asking for the Council's co-operation when needed. The letter called attention to Section ItiO of the Public Health Act (38 and 39 Vict. ch. 55). which enacts inter alia "that local authorities shall cause all streets to be named and all houses to be numbered. It is obvious that it would be a great advantage to all concerned it would be a great advantage to all concerned in the work of the census if the name of every street and the number of every house were plainly visible. I desire, therefore, to re- present to your Council the urgency and im- portance: of their dealing at an early date with all cases of the naming, numbering, re- naming or re-numbering of streets that may be necessary within their jurisdiction." It was decided to call the attention of tli,, surveyor to the reference to the unmln-ring of houses. JUVEH rOLU TIOX. The following report was read from Mr. William Bevali on the Maesteg Sewage Out- fall Works: — I beg to report upon the large amount of crude sewage flowing into the Llynfl River from the Maesteg Sewage Outfal! Works. The land recently laid out as irrigation ground, ccinpleled last December, has not yet been used the working of this would lessen the pollution of the river for a short while. The secret 9-inch subsoil drains emptying into river as at present laid at ditterent places on this irrigation ground should he carefully watched in case they become a direct outlet from the open carriers to carry the crude sewage into the river. I should also point out that a 12-inch pipe has been fixed in the lower end of the septic tank outlet channel and connected direct with the open carrier instead of passing through the filters. When inspecting these works. February 3rd, 1910, I found the whole of the sewage flowing through the septic tanks and out through the opening recently cut in wall of outlet channel of tanks, then through the 12-inch pipe into the open carrier and direct into the river at 'the lower end of the old ground (the place pointed out by the Local Government Board's Inspec- tor to be immediately stopped) without pass- ing through the filters. This new connection with 12-inch pipe should be at once stopped, and all sewage made to pass through the filters before entering the irrigation ground. I have finally to report that as yet nothing has been done to prevent the pollution of the river by the sewage matter from these works. I cannot see any reason whv the starting of the new irrigation ground should be delayed any further." Mr. Harris said this was a serious matter. for the river was getting worse week by week. lIe proposed that a meeting of the joint com- mittee of the Bridgend and Penybont Coun- cils be called to deal with the report. It was three mouths sine*1 notice was given to the Ion. Maesteg Council respecting an injunction. 0 Mr. llevan seconded. It was the duty of the Council to do everything they could to safeguard the health of the town. Zvlr. Abbott said he was at one with the pro- poser and seconder, but lie could not overlook the fact that there had been very serious weather. He thought they ought not to rush ¡ matters. Mr. Jenkins thought the Council should take steps to put an end to this mass of cor- I ruption that was coming into the town. At the same time he did not feel inclined to take extreme measures just now. It would be better to send cooies of the report to the Maesteg Council and the Local Government I Board. The Maesteg Council was. according to the Press, moving in the matter, and they ought not to harass them. Mr. Harris: I am sure the joint committee will not take undue advantage of Maesteg Council, but we must put the matter in mo- tion it will take some time to get the com- mittee together. The Chairman totally disagreed with Mr. Abbott and Mr. Jenkins. It was for Bridg- end to move and push. They had had quite sufficient of Maesteg Council. From what he knew of Maesteg. they would, if they were content to recommend and report, be in the same position two years hence in receiving all their rubbish. He felt he would be subject to great censure if he did not do everything in his power and take advantage of every rea- sonable. fair and honourable course to compel the Maesteg Council to set their house in order. He was not satisfied that Maesteg Council had done what it should do. He would not press a neighbouring Council to do what they could not do themselves: he would rather extend sympathy: but he was satisfied that Bridgend had not been treated as they should be. The motion to call a meeting of the joint committee was carried. OTHER MATTERS. Since the last meeting notifications had been received of five cases of scarlet fever, all of which had been removed to the Isolation Hospital. Several plans were held over to the next meeting owing to the illness of the surveyor. Dg OIN' -1 It was decided to lower the fire alarm syren in order to reduce the sound. The Clerk mentioned that the District Council election's were fixed to take place on Monday. April 4th.

BRIDGEND SKATING KINKS. DAXGER FROM FIRE. COUNCIL DISSATISFIED WITH EXITS. At a meeting of Bridgend District Council on Tuesday night, the following report was read from the Surveyor, who was absent through illness: — I have inspected the exit from Mr. P. Gavlard's Skating Rink. It consists or one 3ft. bv 7ft. Gin. swing door in entrance to porch on top of wooden steps. There are also 6ft. Gin. by 7ft. Gin. double doors each end. which are screwed up, with an open wooden staircase on the doors facing south. In the Drill Hall Hink the exits are one single door on either side of hall facing Coitv Street, size 3ft. by 7ft. 6in., opening inwards: and one at rear, opening on to passage between both halls, size 3ft. by 7ft. 6in., opening inwards. The big double doors in front have been removed, and a porch erected, which is used as a cloak- room. Patent fire extinguishers are being obtained for use in the hall. Mr. Preece remarked that at the Station- road Rink he had seen people swarming out of the only exit like bees. Mr. Bevan said there had been a departure from the usual practice. The use of the buildings was altered from that originally in- tended and they became, from the Council's point of view new- buildings. The Council knew nothing about the sanitary accommodation, and the proprietors ought to hare deposited plans showing the alterations. It would then be for the Council to decide whether the entrances were sufficiently large. The sur- veyor, he thought, should write to ask for plans. These places of amusement were sometimes crowded, and it would be a serious affair if something happened. The Council would be held at fault for not insisting on proper exits. He did not know whether the surveyor had given permission for the altera- tions. The Chairman It appears that the surveyor has been there. Otherwise he could not have reported on details as he has. Mr. Jones: Mr. Gaylard has only put a new floor over the old floor. That is no altera- tion at all. We are not going against skat- ing rinks. Mr. Preece: Can we compel him to make proper exits? The Clerk.: The question of whether a license is necessary was referred to me at Fri- day's committee meeting. I have to report that no license is required for a skating rink. Mr. Preece In that case it appears to me the ground is cut from under our feet. If we cannot grant a license, we cannot interfere I in the matter of exits. The Chairman: You can in sanitary mat- ters. Mr. Preece: I was at the Station-road rink this morning. There is only one small en- trance. and I suppose only two people could get out at one time. If anything happened they would stand no earthly chance of get- ting out. The Chairman: You are labouring a point which we have nothing to do with. Mr. Preece: It is debatable whether in al- tering this building for a different use there has been a contravention of the bye-laws. Mr. Abbott said there was no question in his mind that the Council had power to insist upon proper exits at places of amusement. If they had power in regard to the Town-hall, they had the name power in these cases. On the authority of the surveyor certain exits had been altered and screwed up. Mr. Jenkins said the Council had full power to compel people to provide proper exits where large numbers congregated. That applied to places of amusement and places of worship. Mr. Preece moved that letters be written I the proprietors of both places, suggesting that proper means of egress should be provided, so that people M ho assembled there would be able to get out rapidly and the personal danger from fire minimised. They might also sug- gest that doors screwed up be unfastened, and all doors made to open outwards. Mr. Harris: That will be the most sensible course. We shall then see what the owners have to say. Mr.. Jones: I should like to know if all the chapels and churches have swing doors. We had better treat them the same. Mr. Preece: It is for you to move that they provide them. )1r. Bevan (sotto voce): People don't crowd there. Mr. Preece remarked that the Drill-hall was nothing like as bad as Mr. Gavlard's place. The motion was carried without opposition. Mr. Jones proposed that the churches and chapels he required to provide swing doors. "It is just the same danger," added Mr. Jones. but this is pleasure, and you don't want that." The motion received no support.

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MAGISTRATES' CHAIRMAN. — — ELECTION C-r ALDERMAN WILLIAM LLEWELLYN. PROPOSED ROTA AND VICE-CHAIIIMAX DISCUSSED. A special meeting of Justices of the Peace sitting at Bridgend was held in the Magis- trates-room prior to the Court on Saturday. lor the purpose of selecting a C hairman ill succession to the late Mr. il. f\ Llewellyn. Mr. R. K. Prichard was voted to the chair, and others present were Messrs. J. I. D. Nieholl. R. L. Knight, W. LleweJlyn. J. Boyd Harvey. G. Sibbering Jones. J. P. Libboii. 0. Sheppard. W. Howell. W. Edwards. T. C. Jones. E. F. Lynch-Blosse. J. L. Lambert. J. Howells, Hey. H. Eynon L«\ris. Drs. T. Jones, E. J. Parry. D. J. Thomas, and R. A. Wil- liams. and Colonel Prichard, with Mr. S. H. Stockwood (clerk; and Mr. Walter Hugh* s (deputy clerk). Intimation was received of inability to attemd from Colonel Turbervill. Messrs. W. J. Lewis, and E. Cra >vshay-"ft"j]- liams. M.P. Mr. Stockwood read the following letter from Mrs. Llewellyn acknowledging the vote of condolence passed by tne Justices on the death of Mr. R. W. Llewellyn:—"Will ycu kindly convey to the Magistrates my sincere thanks for their kind expression of sorrow -nd of sympathy with us in our great trouble. The honour of the Bridgend Bench was very dear to Mr. Llewellyn's heart, and he laboured with untiring zeal all Ifhe years of his chairmanship that justice should be done in his court. I value much the testimony I have received from so many of their apprecia- tion of his devotion to his public work and the worfti of it." The Chairman explained th<^ purpose of the meeting, and remarked that it would be an onerous position for any gentleman to suc- ceed the late Mr. R. W. Llewellvn. Mr. n. L. Knight proposed the election of Alderman William Llewellyn, who. he said. had deroted a great deal of time and atten- tion to tiie business of the'Court for many years. His services were grimtly appreciated by their late Chairman, who described him as his lieutenant. He (Mr. Knight) did not like to praise a man too his face, and he would therefore propose the election without further remark. Mr. J. 1. D. Nieholl said he had great pleas- ure in seconding the motion. He had sat with Mr. Llewellyn for a good manv years, and was perfectly certain that he was a man or unblemished straightforwardness. who would conduct the business of the Court with the fairness which had characterised it in the past. tri 1UUU"" earned unanimously, and Alderman Llewellyn, accepting the posi- tion. thanked the magistrates for this mark of their confidence. Relying upon their as- of their confidence. Relying upon their as- tion. thanked the magistrates for this mark of their confidence. Relying upon their as- sistance and co-operation, and guided bv their learned clerk, he would do h-'s best to uphold the good reputation which the Bench had gained in the past. gained in the past. SUGGESTED VICE-CHAIRMAN. The question of electing a vice-chairman was raised by Mr. Stockwood. who remarked that a system of week-day courts had been developed. Mr. J. 1. D. Nieholl: We have never had one. Mr. Knight: Is there any difficulty in find- ing a gentleman to act Mr. Stockwood Sometimes. On the motion of Mr. Nicholl, seconded by Mr. Knight, it was decided to continue as hitherto without a vice-chairman. Mr. Oliver Sheppard said there was often a difficulty in getting a second magistrate to enable certain cases to be dealt with. and sometimes he had had to adjourn the Court while someone was secured. On Monday children's courts were held. at which two magistrates were necessary. Alderman W. Llewellyn: All the magis- trates may not be aware that for some time now the children's court on Mondays has been a fixture. PROPOSED ROTA. Mr. E. F. Lynch-Blosse suggested that a rota of magistrates be arranged. He said he-brought the matter up some time ago. and it was not thought worth while then. Some- times there were ten magistrates sitting on Saturdays, and this was a waste of time and energy. The Chairman: The question was discussed I a great many years ago, when I took an ac- tive part in magisterial work, and it was not ) acceptable then. A good many men would I not like to be tied. Mr. Lynch-Blosse proposed, in order to test the meeting, that a rota be arranged, and Dr. D. J. Thomas seconded. Alderman Howell: Would a rota prevent anvone attending a sitting who is not named., Mr. Lynch-Blosse: No. The Chairman: I don't suppose so. Mr. Stockwoed: Thev would not be ex- pected, and I rather fancy thev would be looked upon as coming for a certain reason. That would be one objection to a rota. The proposal was put to the vote. and only the proposer and seconder voted in favour. The Chairman (to Mr. Lynch-Blosse): I am afraid you are in a minority. Mr. Lynch-Blosse: I am afraid I am. It is not the first time. This concluded the special business. THE NEW CHAIRMAN. Alderman William Llewellyn, the new Chairman, needs no introduction to our readers. For many years now he has acted in various public capacities, and is among the foremost public men of Central Glamorgan. He has been a County Magistrate for 17 years and has sat regularly on the Bridgend Bench, seldom missing a court, and he usually presi- ded in the absence of the late chairman. Mr. Llewellyn is an alderman of the Glamorgan County Council, of which body lie has heen a member for 18 years. He is chairman of the Local Government Committee of the Council. having been elected to this position eight years ago. succeeding the late Alderman Wal- ter Morgan. He is also a member of the Gla- morgan Education Committee, and serves on several of its sub-committees. For over 20 years he has been a member of the Ogmore and Garw Council, of which he is an ex-chair- man. kldermaiu Llewellyn is a Welshman, with v thorough knowledge of his native tongue.

GOLF. SOUTHERNDOWN MONTHLY BOGEY. Played on Wednesday. Scores:- Strokes received. E- Bramley 11 4 down D. O. Evans < 7 5 down J. S. Gaskell 7 down SOUTHERNDOWN LADIES' CUP. The following were the best scores returned in the bogey competition for th.e captain's cup: — Strokes received. MissHumby 2!) 6 down Miss M. Jenkins 15 8 down

LADIES' HOCKEY. I I BRIDGEND LADIES v. BRIDGEND COUNTY SCHOOL. SCHOLARS REACH THE CUP FINAL. The above teams met on Wednesday to play off the semi-final round for the Glamorgan County Association's Champion Cup. The game was very hotly contested. The Ladies scored first, but after that the County School j had the better of the game. The final score was 6 goals for the schoo] and 4 goals for the Ladies. The School has now to meet the winner of Penarth v- Swansea match in the final.

OGMORE VALE. Workmen's HaH.—At the annual meeting of subscribers to the New Workmen's-hall. I Hall, Ogmore Vale, on Wednesday night, a letter was received from the solicitors of Messrs. Cory Bros, and Co., Limited, object- ing to the completion of the new hall, on the ground that the lease from the Swansea Cor- Soration had not obtained the consent of [essrs. Cory Bros. It was decided to appoint ? deputation to wait on Sir Clifford Cory. M.P., upon the matter.

MOTTBNIXG CARDS may be obtained at the "Glamorgan Gazette" Office, Queen-stroet.

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