The South Wales Star

NOTES FROM LL AN TWIT MAJOR. [BY PELAGIUS.] But everybody said," qu<">th he, That 'twas a famous victory." Southey's lines are very applicable to the County Countv elections in South Glamorgan. Penarth did nobly. Well done. Ogmore division! The Independent dodge was tried and failed. Notwith- standing that, many Liberals were duped into voting for Mr. Nicholl. Extraordinary pressure (to put it very mildly) was brought to bear on voters to vote for the nominee of the squires. Bridgend was not so true to Liberal principles. Judas, when he went out and hanged himself, un- fortunately left behind him a lot of orphan children, some of whom have found a home on Penybont-ar-Ogwy and I pity their feelings when listening to the remarks of Mr. MacGrant after the declaration of the poll. He let the cat fairly out of the bag when he claimed the result as a victory for the Conservative party. Mr. Lloyd was de- feated by cowardice and want of backbone in men calling themselves Liberals. But things like that you know must be, After a famous victory. But alas the Liberals of the Cowbridge and Llantwit Major division did not fight, but ran away, to live and fight another day. Some unkind friends say that some of them expect to be elected aldermen without the trouble and expense of a contest. If so. we hope that they are doomed to disappointment. They are not as worthy of pro- motion as old Grandmother Gregory of old, who, if feeble and old, determined to show which side she was on.

THE HEV. L. TON EVANS AND PUBLIC TOPICS. In the course of a letter which we understand the Rev. L. Ton Evans, pastor of the Cadoxton English Baptist Chapel, has forwarded to Mr. D. Lloyd George. M.P., the rev. gentleman, after congratu- I lating the hon. member and his colleagues on having defeated the Government in reference to the Compulsory Purchase of Chapel Sites Bill, and pointing out what a boon the measure will be to the Welsh Nonconformist Churches when it is passed into law, expresses the hope that the Bill has within its scope the present already leased sites, by purchase at exorbitant prices, either from the landlord himself or from the syndicate, for a period of 70 or 80, or 99 years. Mr. Evans says it would not only be a great hardship, but the greatest injustice, that after paying a sum equal to 10 or 12 times the value of the land, that a Church should be compelled to surrender the said land and chapel to the landlord at the expiration of such lease, or that of the syndicate whose occupancy ceases. He suggested that Mr. Lloyd George should get a clause inserted which will result in benefitting those already burdened in the direction mentioned. Mr. Evans also asks if the hon. member could get a Bill passed or a resolution moved repealing the grocers' licences and sup- pressing the retail business in small casks, which are an injustice to the publican and a curse to South Wales, and especially the Barry part of the district. Mr. Gladstone had already expressed his willingness and readiness to use his powerful in- fluence in that direction the moment the baneful effects of the Act were shown him

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OGMORE AND GARW LOCAL BOARD. TENDERS FOR SCAVENGING. ADVANCE IN THE MEDICAL OFFICER'S SALARY. The ordinary fortnightly meeting of this Board was held at Bridgend on Saturday afternoon last, when there were present Mr. John Owen (in the chair). Dr. E. Parry, Messrs. D. Price. John Jones, John Williams, Thomas Rees, D. Edwards, J. T. Salathiel, Jenkin Williams. W. Llewellyn, D. T. Williams (clerk's deputy), H. D. Williams (surveyor), and C. John (inspector of nuisances). AN INDEPENDENT QUESTION. Sir. J. T. Salathiel asked if it was in accordance with the bye-laws that the Board had refused to pass plans of houses before the roads were made in front of them. He understood that the plan for the houses to be erected at Llest. and to be built by Mr. Joel Griffiths, had been refused on those grounds. He had seen the architect (Mr. P. J. Thomas) that morning, and that gentleman stated that a guarantee would be given that the road would be completed as soon as the houses were ready for occupation. They wanted to proceed with the building first in order that some of the superfluous and waste material might be used up in the construction of the road. The Clerk stated that such a necessity arose out of a resolution passed by the Board previously on the subject. A lengthy discussion took place on the expediency of strictly adhering to the principles laid down by the Board's resolution, most of the members being in favour of the regulation being enforced. Mr. Thomas attended the meeting during the discussion, and laid the case before the Board. He said that this procedure was the opposite to that adopted by other Boards, and he thought the Board were going beyond their bye-laws to enforcing this resolution upon them. He cited the case of Bridg- end as a criterion. The Surveyor thought it no comparison. Dr. Parry said that the Board thought it neces- z, sary to enforce this stricture, because they had been wheedled before in such cases. They could not compel the builders to construct a road if the houses were occupied. Ultimately the matter dropped, Mr. Salathiel stating that, as the Board had passed a resolution, it was for any person to test its legality by ignoring its restriction. UNPROTECTED ROADS. The Surveyor reported the existence of a very short and dangerous approach to the Pwllyfelin joint bridge within the board's district, and he recommended that a piece of fence be fixed on both sides of the road leading thereto. He also recom- mended that a rail fence be erected along the following roads—Nauthir (Garw Valley). Tyla Bwdr (Bettws), and the Ogmore-road (Ogmore Valley). He estimated the cost of such fencing at 3s. a yard. It was decided that the recommendation of the Surveyor be referred to the Works Committee for the various districts. NUISANCES. The Inspector reported that he had served notices on a large number of persons to abate nuisances at both valleys. The time allowed for the abatement of nuisances connected with the slaughter-houses in the board's district had expired, and the follow- ing persons had not complied with the s&me :— Thomas Thomas, Caedu, no water in slaughter- house occupied by Roderick Powell, butcher, Pontycymmer George Thomas, Llewellyn-street, Nantymoel, same in slaughter house occupied by Alfred Thomas, butcher, Llewellyn street, Nantymoel. Nuisances existed at the ILlest houses, and the surveyor was desired 10 most Mr. Rees. manager of the Llest Colliery on the following Tuesday to point out these. At No. S to 13, Cuckoo-street, Pontycymmer. a nuisance was reported arising from a dilapidated stoneware slop-water drain, the property of Mr. Richard Edmunds. Tynant Farm also a similar nuisance at Nos. 14 and 15, Cuckoo-street, Panty- gog, the property of Mr. Llewellyn Edmunds, Pandy, Garw Valley. Mr. Salathiel moved that in the cases where notices had already expired the Clerk give a further notice to the same effect, that unless it was abated within 21 days, and in cases where nuisances were being reported for the first time that the notice be served. This was decided upon, and it is understood that summonses will be taken out at the expiration of the term of the notices. SCAVENGING TENDERS. The following tenders for scavenging were de- cided upon for the ensuing six months :—No. 1 district (Nantymoel), Mr. Charles John, 28, Ogwy- street, Pricetown, Nantymoel, e47 for scavenging and 7s. a day for hauling. This price is 10s. in advance of that paid last year. No. 2 (Tynewydd), Mrs. Jane Morgan, Ogmore Vale, £ 33 10s. for scavenging and 7s. 6d. a day for haulage. No. 3 (Blaengarw), Mr. Davies, Blaengarw scavenging £ 36 IDs., and 8s. a day for haulage. No. 4 (Ponty- cymmer). Mr. Thomas Thomas, Llest Farm, Ponty- cymmer, £ 43 10s. for scavenging. MEDICAL OFFICER'S SALARY. The consideration of the salary paid the medical officer was the next business. Mr. Daniel Price desired that the Board should pay their medical officer an amount upon which he could give his time and attention, and not leave room for him to aspire to other public functions. They might give him as high an amount as they liked, provided he did this. Dr. Parry And provided he doesn't oppose you. (Laughter.) Mr. Salathiel was disposed to move that the question'be considered at the next meeting of the Board. ° The Clerk read from the minutes that it had already been adjourned for consideration to the present meeting. Mr. Llewellyn thought it should be settled that day, He did not agree with Mr. Price, though. Mr. Salathiel. on returning to the question later on, said that the knife might cut both ways in considering this question. If thfy were to in- s crease the salary of the Medical Officer, it was only natural that they should receive a proportionately- increased amount of work. He advocated remu- nerating their officers sufficiently, but they should receive a proper labour return. If they increased the salary they must be better served. It was possible that a good many thought that they might do without a Medical Officer at all, and he desired an adjournment of the question chiefly upon the latter and other grounds. Mr. Owen said they could not expect much work out of a professional man for the salary they paid. Mr. Salathiel said he wanted only a measure of work equal to the amount of salary paid. Dr. Parry thought that the salary very small for the amount of work to be done by a medical officer of health provided the duties were carried out in a proper and efficient manner. It was quite true that they could not expect their present officer to do much for £ 25, and he was quite pre- pared to grant an increase, provided the medical officer would accept the post and do the duties properly. He thought that at least one day a month should be given to the duties. Mr. Llewellyn ultimately proposed that the salary be advanced to £50. He thought it a reasonable advance. Dr. Parry seconded the resolution on the under- standing that a new agreement should be draw up between the medical officer and the Board, and this was resolved upon. THE STAn" IX EVIDENCE. Mr. D. Edwards said that about twelve months ago a resolution was carried at the Board re- cognising the South 1 Vale* Star as one of the advertising mediums of the Board. It seemed that the resolution had not been carried out, and that the Star had not received a share for some time past. The Star was always represented at their meetings, and now that they had been overlooked, he thought it ought to have the notice of the Board. If necessary he would move a new resolu- tion to the same effect, but he ultimately moved that the Clerk be directed to see that the resolution previously passed was acted upon in future. The Deputy-Clerk acknowledged the fact as being his fault. There was no other business of importance.

DISTRESSING FATALITY AT LLWYNYPIA. An accident of a most, painful nature took place at the No. 3 House Coalpit of the Glamorgan Coal Company on Thursday afternoon last, about 2.30 o'clock. It appears that a man named Thomas Carter, a repairer in the colliery, was displacing- some timber which holds the roof, when it suddenly fell in. thereby crushing the poor man to death. Great difficulty was experienced in removing the (Irbrix, and it was not until about four o'clock that the body was extracted. The unfortunate man was about 30 years of age, and leaves a widow and family to mourn his sad and untimely end. An inquest was held at the Court Hotel, Llwynypia, on Saturday, before the coroner, Mr. R. J. Rees, when a verdict of Accidental death" was re- turned.

THE WATER SUPPLY AT COITY. SHOCKING CONDITION OF AFFAIRS. DRINKING WATER FROM A GRAVE- YARD. Coity is by no means a well-watered village but having this granted, it still seems also incredible that the villagers have to drink water which passes through graves but this is the fact. The nearest wells to the village proper of Coity are half a mile away. There is. however, a cistern in the centre of the village, and from this the villagers get their water supply while it lasts. Now. how- ever loathsome the idea may be. this cistern passes through the silent abodes of the dead. The cistern depends entirely for its supply upon Coity Church. All the water falling upon that edifice is carried by means of an iron pipe through the churchyard into the cistern mentioned, and on its way it passes through several graves. It would appear that this fact must have been known to some at least for years, but it was brought home to all on Friday last. On the day named there was a funeral at the church, and through the new grave the water pipe passed. It was necessary to remove the pipe in order to lower the coffin, and, therefore, as much of it as passed through the grave was cut off, and afterwards cemented back. It is un- necessary to point out that this monstrous state of things should receive the immediate attention of the Local Sanitary Authority, and the School Board, or at least some of its members, would serve the parishioners much better by seeking to remedy this state of affairs than by leading the forlorn hope they do now. Anyhow, it is sincerely to be hoped that the Coity people will have something more wholesome than graveyard water to drink during the coming summer.

PROPOSED LOCAL BOARD FOR PORTHCAWL. ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING IX OPPOSITION TO THE SCHEME. Scarcely ever has there been a better attended or more enthusiastic meeting of Newton-Nottage ratepayers than that held at the National School- room, on Monday evening last, which was called for the purpose of reconsidering the question of a local board, and for passing a resolution con- cerning the saine. The Rector was voted to the chair, and the room was well filled when the meeting commenced. Several seemed anxious to speak, but didn't seem to know how to break the ice. At last one ratepayer got up and said he thought it would be a bad day for him when the Board of Health came to Porthcawl, for then he wouldn't be able to keep his ashes, &C.. to grow his cabbage and greens. A start thus made. the meeting became very lively. Mr. Griffin spoke at great length m opposition to the formation of a local board, and it was evident from the splendid reception which parts of his speech met with that the overwhelming majority of those present were averse to the scheme. He said that in matters of that kind he always recognised the principle that we must be governed by the majority, and if he found the majority of those present were in favour of a local board, he, as an opponent, would grace- fully submit to the .opinion of the meeting, and say no more about it. The same argument should also, he said, apply to the promoters of the scheme. He entered fully into the reasons he had for opposing the scheme, the principal being that the scattered nature of the parish, with its large gaps with no inhabited houses, would render the cost of drainage, water supply, and public lighting very great indeed. He further pointed out that the increase in population since the 1881 Census did not demand a local board, that increase being only equal to 2 per cent. per annum. He concluded by saying that improvements were, doubtless, neces- siry at Porthcawl. but thought they could be carried out cheaper by voluntary effort than by the formation of a local board. He would be glad to contribute his quota towards any needed improvements. He then moved the following resolution :—" That this representative meeting of ratepayers protests against the formation of a local board for the parish of Newton-Nottage, on account of the low rateable value, the scattered nature of the inhabited houses, the low resident population, and tfee small animal growth of the parish, and further prays the County Council not to grant powers for the formation of a Board in any case till a complete and satisfactory poll of the ratepayers of the parish has been taken on the Question." This resolution was seconded bv Mr. Thomas Wilson.—Mr. Simpson, Porthcawl Hotel, rose, not as a bigoted supporter, neither as an opponent of the scheme. He had been interested in Porthcawl since his boyhood, had watched with pleasure the growth of the place, and, lastly, had laid out his money there. He. therefore, had a great stake in the welfare of Porthcawl, greatly wished to see many necessary improvements carried out, and thought it would be easier to get those needed improvements—with, than without a local board.—Mr Stockwood spoke strongly in favour of a local board, and told the farmers present that in the event of the formation of a board they would only have to pay on a fourth of their rateable value.—Replying to Mr. Griffin's offer to contribute voluntarily towards needed improvements he said that in that case very likely those who benefited most would subscribed least, and he ventured to think that the Great Western Railway Co., whoso rateable value was one-fourth of that of the whole parish, would not contribute anything like their due share to a voluntary sub- scription. (A voice Not a fraction.") Mr. Griffin promptly took Mr. Stockwood up on ) this latter point by asking whether the Great Western Railway Co. would have to pay on their full rateable value, or on the one-fourth, to which Mr. Stockwood had to reply on one-fourth." Mr. Thomas James spoke at some length in oppo- ) sition to the scheme, and his speech was well received. He thought the scheme was premature, and advised that pressure be brought to bear for the carrying out the needed improvements on the powers that be. rather than to create a new power, with new and extra expensive officers. After his speech, the resolution was put to the meeting, and carried by an overwhelming majority -only about eight or nine hands being raised in opposition. The meeting then hurriedly broke up, and we were unable to catch the wording of a resolution moved by Mr. Stockwood, and seconded by Mr. Griffin, but learn that its tenour was to the effect That the Sanitary Authority at Bridgend be pressed to attend carefully to sanitary matters at Porthcawl."

FUNERAL OF DR. REDWOOD, OF BOVERTON. On Saturday last the remains of Dr. Redwood were conveyed to their last resting place beside the old church at Llantwit-Major. Amongst those present in the mournful procession w» noticed Messrs. T. Redwood. R. Redwood and C. Redwood (sons). Mrs. Redwood and the two Misses Redwood Dr. T. Hall Redwood. Rumney (nephew) Dr. Vaehell, Cardiff (nephew) Messrs. Illtyd, Bloddyn, and Digby Nicholl, The Ham Lady Whyatt (car- riage) Messrs. Win. George. John Thomas, David Thomas, M. Rees, and T. David (tenants) the em- plovees of the deceased Mr. J. C. Thomas, Boverton-court Mr. R. Thomas, Boverton-place Mr. Wm. David, Boverton Mr. M. Morgan. Bover- ton Mr. Wm. Jenkins Boverton Mr. Thomas Davies, builder. Llantwit; Mr. Illtyd Thomas, London Mr. Thomas Morgan, Wind Mrll: Mr. Evans, draper. Cowbridge Mr. John Stockwood. Cowbridge Mr. Thomas Rees, Cowbridge. &c., kc. The Rev. — Jones, Moorcroft, read the Burial Service in the church, and the aged vicar, the Rev. Mr." Vaughan, officiated at the grave. Amongst the numerous wreaths we noticed the following :—Mr. Redwood's, Mr. and Mrs. Boverton Redwood's, Mr. and Mrs. George Redwood's, Mr. Theophilus Redwood's, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Redwood's. Illtyd and Kate grandchildren. The employees Mr. Vaehell. Cardiff Messrs. J. and E. Vaehell, Mrs. Stone. Bath Mr. Murty, Bath Mrs. Nicholl, The Ham Mr. and Mrs. Horner, London Mr. Stockwood, Cowbridge; Mr. M. Morgan, Boverton; Mr. G. and Miss S. Morgan. Mr. Setchford, London Mr. and Mrs. Goddard, Mr. J. Williams, Lanmaes Mr. R. Price, The Hayes Mr. Pemberton, Miss E. Bassett. Mr. A. Bassett, Miss Nicholl Woodward, and Mr. Henry Price, Boverton. The coffin was polished oak, with brass mountings. The plate Dore the inscription Theophilus Red- wood died March 5, 1892, aged 88 years." Mr. Thomas Morgan, Llantwit, was the undertaker.

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GLAMORGAN COUNTY COUNCIL. SELECTION OF ALDERMEN. On Tuesday a large majority of the Liberal members of the newly-elected Glamorganshire County Council gathered at the Reform Club, Cardiff, to consider the question of selecting alder- men. Sir H. H. Vivian, B.irt., M.P., presided.— A long discussion took place as to whether the 'o aldermen to be elected should be chosen from with- in the council, or whether there should be selec- tions from outside the council. By a considerable majority it was decided that the new aldermen should be elected from within the council. This necessarily disqualified retiring aldermen unless they had been re-elected as councillors. Several of the old aldermen, however, will have an oppor- tunity of contesting the seats rendered vacant by the selections, which were as follow :-Etst The Rev. Aaron Davies. Mr. Gwilvm Jones, and Mr. Henry Anthany. South Mr. J. Meggitt and If Moses Moses. Mid. Mr. John Williams and Mr. Herbert Evans. Rhondda Mr. W. H. Mathias. West: Sir H. H. Vivian, Bart.. )I.P., and Mr. Powell. Merthvr Mr. D. P. Davies. These names, of course, will have to come before the council for approval. By the rule of selecting from within the council. Mr. John Cory, Mr. Rees (Cowbridge). Mr. R. Jenkins (Llantarnam), Mr. W. Jenkins (Treorky), Dr. Lewis (Caerphilly), and Mr. T. P. White (Maesycymmer) are excluded.

BRIDGEND POLICE COURT. SATURDAY.—Before Mr. R. W. Llewellyn (chair- man). Major 1). n. David. Messrs. R. L. Knight, and Edwin Price. ■ ALLEGED CRUELTY TO A SOW.—Evan Matthews. jun., Watertown Mill. near Bridgend, was charged with cruelly ill-treating a sow by firing some shots at it.—Mr. T. J. Hughes appeared for the defence. — Charles Phillips, farmer, Tynypwnt, Coy- church. said defendant came to his house and told him that the sow had been breaking into his pig- stye about five weeks ago and he had shot it. Wit- ness found the sow near his house. It appeared all right, and had nothing the matter with it since. He searched for marks on the hind part of the animal but found none.—Police-sergeant Row and Inspector Lockwood gave evidence as to making an examination of the sow on the 23rd February, and found some shots within the skin. They did not break the skin to get at them.—Cross-examined The sow did not appear any the worse for it.—Mr. Hughes asked if he had any case to answer.—The Chairman We should like to hear what you have to say about it first.-lIIr. Hughes said the prosecu- tion were to prove the case to the perfect satisfac- tion of the Bench, first of all. before he could be called upon to defend. He submitted that accord- inr to the Act of Parliament it was not sufficient j to prove that the shots were fired but that some cruelty had been caused. The prosecution were to make out their case, and he ventured to say that they had not done so in this case.-After a slight consultation, the magistrates held that no case of cruelty had been made out, and therefore dismissed the case. BREACH OF COLLIERY RULES.—Arthur Davies, collier, employed at the International Colliery, Blaengarw, Garw Valley, was charged by Mr. J. T Salathiel (manager) with committing a breach of the colliery rules by signalling a cage to be hoisted without any proper authority for doing so. As a result of this a mason named Owen fell from a stage and was killed some time back, and the pro- ceedings were taken at the command of the Government Inspector. — Mr. J. Rhys (Messrs. I Morgan and Rhys, Pontypridd) appeared for the prosecution.—Mr. John Thomas, the local miners' agent, advised defendant to plead guilty, which he did. and a fine of £ 2 was imposed. SUNDAY* OPENING.—William Joseph, landlord of the Crown Inn. Aberkenfig, was charged with this offence on the previous Sunday.—Mr. T. J. Hughes appeared for the defence and pleaded guilty, explaining that the offence took place whilst defendant was ill in bed.—Police-constable William Thomas gave evidence in proof of the charge, and a fine of 20s. including costs was inflicted. CRUELTY TO A HORSE.—John Evans. haulier. Newcastle, Bridgend, was charged with cruelly ill-treating a horse, and Philip Llewellyn, lime merchant. Bridgcnd, with causing the same to be cruelly ill-treated.—Inspector Lockwood. of the R.S.P.C.A., said on the 23rd February, about 2.30 p.m., he was going up Coity-road, Bridsrend. when he saw Evans leading a horse and cart loaded with cinders. The horse was painfully lame on the off fore leg, and had some difficulty in getting along. It was suffering from a side bone on the fore leg, and a ring bone on th(1 hind leg.—Cross-examined by defendant: He did not point these out to defendant. There were no sores on the animal; neither was there any skin broken.—Llewellyn was fined 10s. including costs, and the case against Evans was dismissed. WIFE DESERTION.—Sarah Howells. Tynygarn. Aberkenfig, preferred a charge of desertion, and applied for a maintenance order against her hus- band—John Howells. shoemaker.—Mr.T. J.IIughes appeared for the prosecution —Complainant pro- duced a certificate showing that she had got married to defendant on the 21st Sentember last at the Registrar's Office, Bridgend. Her husband earned 30s. a week. On that day week defendant left me. and said he would not return to her again. The last sum of money she had had from defendant was three weeks ago. when he gave her 25s. Had refused to maintain her since, saying that she had means.—Cross-examined Complainant admitted receiving a letter from a person with whom she kept company before her marriage. She had seen the man once since, and had then told him that she was a married woman. She had received 'a letter from him since she was married.—James Cooke, shoemaker's traveller, said defendant re- fused to offer to maintain his wife in witness' presence.—An order was made for the contribution of 7s. a week and costs, together with an advocate's fee, amounting in all to k2 Os. 2d. A VIOLENT WOMAN.—Hannah Hopkins, wife of John Hopkins, living at Aberkenfig, was charged with unlawfully wounding and assaulting Eliza Myers, another married woman of the same place. The evidence of Police-constable William Thomas and Dr. Dick was read over and confirmed. It was to the nature of the injuries received by complain- ant. A wound was found on her head about three- quarter of an inch long, from which blood flowed freely at the time.—The case was adjourned from the previous Saturday, owing to the inability of complainant to be present.—Complainant now stated that defendant came to her house on the 4th March, when she was in bed. She came to her room, and after some talk defendant burst into the room, and witness jumping out of bed managed to shove her out of the room with a brush. De- fendant then picked up her husband's tin box, in which he usually carried his food, and struck her a blow on the head, causing the wound.-For the defence. Mary Ann Grace, sister-in-law of defend- ant, said the complainant struck defendant first with the brush.-The Bench treated the case as one of common assault, and inflicted a fine of £ 3 in- cluding costs. ALLEGED ASSAULT.—John Francis, greengrocer, Bridgend, preferred a charge of assault against David Thomas and Lewis Rees, both of Cefn Cribbwr, and also a. charge of stealing two oranges from complainant's stall at Laleston Fair. When the case was called on none of the parties appeared, and the police were authorised to take summonses out under a fresh* process on both charges. EJECTMENT ORDERS. — Mrs. Catherine Rees Thomas, of Aberavon. applied for an ejectment order against Daniel O'Connor, of 26, Church- street, Bridgend, which was granted. A similar order was obtained by John Rees. as agent to Mr. Edward Rees, for the possession of No. 143, Nolton- street, Bridgend. DOXKEY STRAYING.—John Fielding, labourer, Free School Court, Bridgend, for allowing his donkey to stray on the highway, was fined 10s. 6d., including costs.

ALLEGED THEFT AT MAESTEG. A woman named Ellen Davies, of no fixed abode, described as a tramp, was brought up in custody at an occasional court at the Magistrates' Clerk's office, Bridgend, charged with stealing a Welsh flannel shirt and a pair of Welsh flannel drawers, value 8s., the property of Sidney Evans, fitter Maesteg, on the 11th instant. Clara, wife of Sidney Evans, living at Llynvi Lodge, Maesteg, said she had hung the articles named, with other clothes, out to dry about 12 o'clock on the previous Friday, and about 4 o'clock she missed them. She identified the articles produced as those missing. She had seen defendant in a neighbour's garden about 1.30 p.m. Defendant was a stranger to her. Police-constable William Jones went to Aberavon and made enquiries respecting the defendant. He found that she had pawned the missing articles at Messrs. Freedman and Jones' shop, Aberavon. He subsequently arrested defendant at a lodging house. and the pawn-ticket for the articles was found upon her.—Prisoner was remanded for trial until to-morrow (Saturday).

BRUTAL ASSAULT AT NANTYMOEL. o— SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST A FARMER'S SON. FULL REPORT OF THE EVIDENCE. At the Bridg-end Police-court.. on Saturday Edward Roberts, haulier, Roland-terrace, NaMty- moel. summoned Thomas Williams, farmer's son, Hendretangoch farm. Llandyfodwg, for wilfully assaulting him on the previous Sunday afternoon. Sir. T. J. Hughes appeared for the complainant, and Mr. Scale (Scale and David) for the defence. Complainant said that he was on the mountain the previous Sunday with three greyhound puppies when he met defendant who asked him why he trespassed there. Witness asked him why he stopped him more than others, when defendant said he would start with him, and immediately defendant, aimed a blow at witness, who evaded it. Witness fell. and defendant on top of him. They afterwards struggled, and witness let defendant go, and when he (witness) was going away he received a blow with a stick 011 the arm. which disabled him. Witness fell into a gullev, and became unconscious. When he came to him- self he found that his boots had been unlaced, and defendant beat him oil the head with a stone. Witness ultimately ran away and left his boots there. He met a man. named James, who went back and fetched witness* boots. The same night he went to the doctor, who dressed his wounas. There were six cuts on the head, his hands and sides were also bruised. He had been unable to work since. Witness produced thecoat which he wore at the time. There were marks of blood upon it. He went to the spot with Police- constable Beynon. and found the stone produced with blood marks upon it. Cross-examined by Mr. Scale He swore he did mot have six puppies with him. He did not strike defendant at all, hut he did struggle with him. David James said defendant called upon him for help, and he went and assisted him. He was in a semi-conscious condition, with blood all over his bacic and face. Witness went back for complain- ant s boots, and saw his hat in pieces on th« moun- tain. He took him home. Cross-examined There were only three gTey- hounds there at the-time. He saw a stone in the trench with blood en it, which he placed on the bank near. Police-constable Beynon said he went to the spot where the alleged assault took place the pre- vious day. He examined the stone and found stains of blood and hair upon it. He went to com- plainant s house last Sunday night and saw the wounds. His hand was much discoloured, and complainant complained of pain. He saw com- plainant's coat, which had blood stains upon it. Cross-examined by Mr. Scale He could not say whether there were stones in the trench because it was covered with snow. Complainant made a statement to witness corresponding to that of his evidence on oath. excepting that Roberts punched defendant on the ground when he had him therf the second time. Whilst in the trench, defendant battered him with a stone on the head. He saw marks on defendant's ear and forehead, and some blood. There was a mark on the leg besides. Re-examined: The would could not. in his' mind, have been caused to complainant by falling, unless he fell head foremost. The ear of defendant was discoloured. He hardly thought that blood came from the wound on the forehead. There was a cross-summons against Roberts, and Mr. Scale having addressed the Bench, Thomas Williams deposed to finding a sheep having been killed by some dogs. He saw six dogs a little further on. and he put his own dogs to drive them away. They sent them to another field, where he saw a man running away. Defendant (Roberts) was coming up toward witness, and asked him why witness put his dogs after defendant's. After a few words Roberts first aimed a blow at witness which missed him. Then Roberts ran towards him and they had a struggle, defendant eventually stumbling o.nd falling into the gutter. Witness fell on defendant, who kicked as much as he could. They only fell down once. Witness defended himself with a stick, and hit him on the arm. The whole affair only lasted about five minutes. Cross-examined Defendant got the stone while standing up scuffling. He hit defendant with the stick before he jumped in at him. Police-constable Beynon was called as to the position of the trench. The magistrates considered the matter very thoroughly, and were of opinion that no assault had been committed. If Williams, as admitted, had battered Roberts, a great strong fellow like him would have inflicted a wound which would have resulted disastrously, and a slight blow indeed must have caused a wound upon Roberts. Williams certainly had no right to exercise the assault he had committed upon Roberts, and he might have had other means of bringing the law ,z .1 to bear upon him. He certainly was not acting rightly by giving two blows, and the case would therefore be dismissed on both sides.

ALLEGED EMBEZZLEMENT BY A PORTHCAWL TRAVELLER. On Thursday in last week, at the magistrates' clerk's office. Bridgend. Frederick William Bond, a commission agent in the employ of Messrs. Slade and Pooley, wholesale tea and coffee dealers. Tower Buildings, Trinity-square, London, was brought up in custody charged with embezzling the following- amounts, the property of his mas- ters :—November 18th, at Llanelly," £ 5 19s. lid., received from Lewis Morris: December 1st. at Gorseinion. C.1 13s. 4d., received from W. Evans and September 25th, at Llanelly. £ 6 3s. 4d.. re- ceived from Richard Griffiths. Mr. T. J. Hughes appeared for the prosecution. Mr. Edward Fox g-ave evidence as to the engage- ment and agreement between this firm and the de- fendant. whereby defendant was to pay into the local branch, wherever located in his district, all sums received, a settlement to be made each week. Defendant had notified the receipt of the sums named. Police-sergeant Williams gave evidence of arrest. Defendant, in answer to the charge, said he had received various sums, and had paid them in rail- way expenses on behalf of the firm, as their allowance was not sufficient. He had written asking for a settlement. Accused was remanded for trial to Llanelly.

ALLEGED BOYCOTriNG OF AN OFFICIAL AT GARW VALLEY. A subject evoking considerable comment in the Garw Valley this week is the news that an over- man, who has been engaged at one of the principal collieries in the place, has been dismissed from his position without cogent reason. There is an im- pression abroad that the man was discharged in consequence of the part he took in the recent School Board election, which was looked upon as likely to militate against the chances of the local church dignitary. The person who is thus boycotted has been engaged at the colliery for 12 years, and is the oldest—except- ing three-of the officials. He is the oldest over- man, and as a testimony of his ability he now holds a first-class manager's certificate. It appears that the manager—who has, by the way, only been in the Valley for the past three years — instead of directly dismiss- ing the overman offered him a place" on the coal." or, in other words, to go back to his work as a collier. No satisfactory reason, it is said, was assigned for this change, but everybody knows that when a change like this is to be effected, it is only proper to fall upon the younger and most inexperienced, of which there are no less than ten.

A BODY WASHED ASHORE AT LLAN TWIT-MAJOR. The body of a man. apparently about 30 years of age. was washed ashore oft the Colhugh Beach on the 11th inst. From the dress he appeared to be a French sailor. When found he 'had on a red Havre singlet, cotton jersey, striped flannel drawers, and blue woollen socks. The face was very disfigured. An inquest was held on Saturday, when a verdict was returned of Found Drowned."

CONSUMPTION CURED.—An old Physician,retired from practice, had placed in his hand3 by an Etst India Missionary the formula of a simple vegetable remedy for the speedy and permanent cure of Con- sumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Ashma. and all Throat and Lung Affections, also a positive and radical cure for Nervous Debility and all Nervous Complaints. Hav- ing tested its wonderful curative powers in thousands of cases, and desiring to relieve human sufferiugj I will send free of charge, to all who wish it, this receipt in German, French, or English, with full directions for preparing and using. Sent by post by addressing, with stamp, naming this paper, Dr. J. P. MOUNTAIN, 16, Percy-street, London, W.

FOOTBALL NOTES. [BY THE DRUID.] o There is always a certain amount of uncertainty about our winter pastime, which, in my opinion goes a long way towards keeping up its popularity. •• Paper form." as most of us know, is most deceptive, and by no means a reliable basis on which to make our calculations. Not from paper form alone, but judging by the performances of the two teams, I quite expected that Penarth would be able to get the upper hand of Pontypridd. That my tip did not prove true, you 'all doubt' less know. as Pontypridd won by 2 tries to nil. I must ask you to over look this failure, as I selected all winners except this one. Penarth took a fairly strong team up to Pontypridd. Rowles being the most notable absence. The play was very even and exciting and the result was appreciated by the big crowd present. So far I have refrained from commenting upon the decisions of referees, as I know from ex- perience that their position is a most difficult one. But I must protest against such menomciating as the one who did the whistling at Pontypridd on Saturday. Perhaps he was afraid of the crowd, who were at times very demonstrative, but at any rate his decisions were not at all favourable or even just to the visitors. ——— A most regrettable incident was the black- guardly conduct of several local spectators, who lay in ambush for several of the Penarth men after the match, and did their best to give them a good pummelling." and had it been any other man than the muscular Garrett who was set upon by about half-a-dozen cowardly fellows. the result might have been serious but Garrett was quite able to hold his own, and this latter "fight" certainly ended in a victory for Penarth. I trust. for their own sake. that the Pontypridd players will do their best to keep their spectators in order, and they must treat visiting teams with just a shade of respect, or the Ponty fixture card will be a very poor one as regards home matches. Just a few notes on the play. Penarth were beaten at half, and the tackling of the home three- quarters was very sure. The forwards were well matched, although the visitors did the most heeling out. Alexander at half was not a success, while Morgan and Kirby have many a time shown better form. Tilcy. for Pontypridd. did very well, and con- soled the visitors by admitting that the referee dis- allowed them a fair try under the posts. Alun Morgan played very well in fact, he was as sure in his play on Saturday as he was to the contrary on the preceding Saturday. Penygraig again succumbed to the 'Quins on the St. Andrew's ground. The homesters were well represented, while Penygraig had several absentees. Forward, the teams were about equal, and at half there was little to choose but at three-quarter the visitors were a long way inferior to the tricky 'Quins. Both May and Lloyd displayed excellent defensive powers. There was a certain amount of "squabbling" among the players—the forwards chiefly—which interfered with the game and, I am sorry to say, one of the Penygraig forwards had to be cautioned by the referee for using foul language. Maritime accomplished their greatest feat on Saturday when they defeated Gloucester by 1 point. Although the Citizens were not fully represented, they had not a strong team on the field, and should not lay too much stress on this point, for the Rhondda lads played a grand game, and well deserved to win. Murray. Heinsworthy, and Connelly fairly excelled themselves, and in fact the whole team never played better. Bridgend and Morriston played their first game at Morriston on Saturday. Brown Gregory being down with an injured leg. was unable to go. besides D. R. Llewellyn, several of the young blood being introduced. A full-back was picked up on the ground for the visitors, who, however, displayed good form, although beaten by 2 tries to nil. Emery played a good game. and h:s efforts were the means of greatly lessening what appeared to be the probabilities of a large score. The return is the match to wind-up the season at Bridgend, and the locals are confidently anticipa- ting a win. They must be reminded though of the necessity of combination and practice beforehand. Cogan—Hush, please read this in a whisper :— Defeated the Barry Railway employees by two goals and ten tries to nil. SEASON 1391-92. Results; of inter-club matches played by first class Welsh teams up to and including Saturday March 12th. 1892 :— A win counts 2 points; a draw 1. s— a » I.O X Q 2 < SAME OP CLUH §1^ S S3 » 3 S ;f §8 1 Newport 9 6 0 3 115 83 2 Swansea 13 8 1 4 !20 76 3 'Quins 7 4 3 0 8 57 4 Llanelly 13 4 6 3 11 42 5 Cardiff 9 2 4 3 7 38 6 Penarth 8 3 5 0 6 37 7 Neath 12 3 7 2 8 33 8 Penygraig. 9 2 6 1 5 27 Matches for Saturday next, on the grounds of the first-named club :— Probable winners. Neath v. Cardiff Xeath. K ewport Y. Gloucester Newport. Penarth v. Swansea Swansea. 1 Pontypridd v. Llanelly Llanelly. 'Quins v. Brilqeiid "Quins. Taff Vale W. v. Barry Barry. Barry & Cadoxton v. Penarth A Penarth "A." Newport Harriers v. Cogan Cogan. Swansea "A" v. Maritime. Maritime. Penygraig v. Cardiff Star Penygraig.

CONCERT AT COYCIIURCH HIGHER. A concert was held at the Board School, Coy- church Higher, on Thursday evening, the 10th in- stant. The evening was cold, but pleasant, and the building was crowded with an orderly and appreciative audience. Mr. Isaiah John had been announced to occupy the chair, but indisposition prevented that gentleman attending. A substitute for him was found in the person of Mr. W. Edwards. Ca'farch. who made a capital chairman. Miss M. A. Phillips. Penygraig, acted as pianist, and though young in years did ample justice to all the vocal- ists. Appended is the programme :—Pianoforte solo, Miss Phillips song, Y gardotes fach," Mrs. Thomas, Heolycyw song, Down among the dead men." Mr. H. Edwards. Ca'farch song, Yn iach i ti, Gymru." Miss Dalla Morgan, Craiglas song, Bwthyn bach melyn fy nhad." Mr. D. Treharne, Glynogwy song, Cymru Fydd." Mr. W.Davies, Pencoed School: song, The song that reached my heart," Miss M. A. Davies, Pencoed song. O 11a byddai'n haf o hyd," Mr. W. Lewis, Pencoed duet, Stop a mixio Saesneg," Messrs. Edwards and Treharne; pianoforte solo. Recollections of Wales," Miss Phillips duet. Mor hardd yw Iesu Grist." Mrs. Thomas and Miss Sims; recitation, Y wialen fedw," Mr. T. W. James, Heolycyw song, "Mawrycyfnewid sydd." Mr. R. Davies, Pencoed song, Life on the ocean wave," Mr. H. Edwards song, The female auctioneer," Miss D. Morgan song, Nance o'r Glyn." Mr. D. Treharne song, Brenddwyd y Frenhines," Mr. W. Davies duet," Country courtship." Miss M. A. Davies and Mr. W. Lew is song, Gyda'r Wawr." Miss M. A. Davies finale. Hen Wlad fv Nhadau." Mrs. Thomas and Miss Davies are general favourites, whose services are always much sought, and valued in this district. Miss Morgan is arose just commencing to bloom: her singing is happy and cultured, and one need not be a prophet to predict that she is not be left blooming alone, nor waste her sweetness on the desert air. Miss Sims, who hails from Llansamlet, attended as a visitor, and possesses a very rich voice. Messrs. W. and R. Davies are chips of a musical block, and the good name of the family is safe in their charge. Mr. Treharne has an ex- cellent tenor voice, and knows how to use it to advantage. Mr. Edwards has a fine bass voice that never fails to charm its hearers, and Mr. Lewis's splendid rendering always brings down the house. In the midst of the siuging Mr. T. W. James's recital of Y Wialen Fedw was cheered to the echo, and altogether the concert was a very pleasant one. and concluded with the usual votes of thanks before ten. It should be added that the pianoforte, which was supplied by Mr. Scourfield, Bridgend, was all excellent instrument, and in perfect concert pitch.

-LJ i .11 :\¡.. CONGL 1* CYMRY. LDAX OLYGIAlCTU LI.WYDFRYN.] "I'A B E Pt N. -V PONTYOY-IMEB. Cynhaliwvd cyfarf-.»d cjvtadk-uol yn y lie ucliod noa Fercher diweduaf, pryd y llywy.ldr.7d pan Mr. M. Owens, arolygwr Ysgoliou fiwrdo Llanijri'aftr. Beiro- iadwyd y carra gan Mr. William Do Id. Mynydd Cynffig: a'r amrv>\iaeth gan y cadoirydd. Y gyfeil- yddes oedd Miss Caroline Thomas, Pontycymmer. Wedi cael araeth gan y Cideirydd, awd yns mlaen a'r rhaglcn fei r einlyn :-Ohw;.1rcll ar y pi7110, i rai dan ddeuddeg oed goreu, John Evan Wiliiaais, Ponty- cymmer. Solo Boprano: goreu, Miss E. M. Watkins, Pontycymmer. Solo bass; goreu. J £ r. William Plummer, Pontycymmer. Solo tenor: cyufnduugol, Thomas Davics a. John Phillips. Darllen ar y pryd cydfuddugol, T. llhondda Jones ac 10van Anthony, y duau o Blaengarw. Am yrysgrif oreu cvdfaddngol, Richard Davies, Benjamin Owens, a David Thomas. Tam "Hermon"; goreu, Moses Thomas a'i barti. Yna awd at y brii gystadleuaeth, sef i'r cor o blanta gauai yn oreu Deuwch, canwn iddo Ef (D. W. Lewis). j)ati gor ddaeth ym mlaen. scf Bethel Bund of Hope, dan arweiniad Mr. Moses Thomas; a Noddfa Band of Hope, dan arweiniad Mr. Evan Evans, a dvfarnwyd y wobr i'r olaf. Wedi talu y diolchgarwch arferol, yjuarlawodd pawb, wedi eu llwyr foddloni.

lJNES ON THE DEATH OF "ICLO MOBaANWG." A correspondent, who is an admirer of old Iolo, has favoured us with the following lines which were written by Peggy Williams on tho death of her father. Iolo Morganwg," who died Dec. 17th, 1326. Our reader.* will remember that a few weeks ago we published some verses by Peggy Williams, which had never been published before, and we then drew attention to the sad fate of the gifted authoress, who died in extreme poverty at Llant wit-Mai or, unhonoured and unsung, and whose grave, marked by no tombstone and cared for by no loving hand, is desecrated by every tireless wayfarer. Nor has old lolo met with sufficient recognition at the hands of his countrymen in wdiose service he cheerfully spent his life. Men of the present day are too apt to scorn the poor self-taught mason whose love did more for Welsh literature and antiquity than the learning of his contemporaries. A noble man was old Iolo. who refused to accept a fortune that had been left him by some relatives because it had been gained by employing slaves. Few would be magnanimous enough to refuse a fortune for the sake of principle, and the following lines, read ia :u light of Iolo's noble and self-sacrificing life, will not seem exaggerated :— Where shall I go to seek for kind relief? I sink beneath a heavy load of grief My mueh-loved father numbered with the dead, His soul into a land of spirits 3ed To bear the shock unmoved I had no power, My strength forsook me in the awful hour. Toil me, ye stoics, can I cease to feel A wound that time, alas 1 cau never heal; He was a man wioh every virtue blest, No vicious wish he harboured in his breast; Bleat with a ueart benevolent "ild kinLI, A heart from every earthly dross; refined To friendsuip's duty he no limits knew, Fair virtue's path he always did pursue. His numerous talents were not misapplied, His service to the world he denied; Blest with a bright illuminated eoui, That yields I to kind sympathy's control, Would g'h..i!y fly to offer kind relief. To every wretch he saw oppressed with grief. How often with delight his voice I hear.i, Whilst he was with me I no evil feared; A kind, a most indulrent parent he, Unbounded his affection to me. His elevated soul's expanding powers, Shone brightest in his weak, declining hours By hope's false mirror I was long dec-iivei, The view delighted me, and I believed. The pleasing prospect vanished like a dream, Or bubbles floating on a rapid stream. Death, like an artful fox, with his siv dart, In silence struck the blow that broke my heart, In life's rough, thorny road I aiU left alone, To find my way into a world unknown No earthly friend to help me on the way, Guard or direct me lest I go ast'-ay. The death deprived me of my father dear, Even now his spirit may to me be near My dear, my once loved father still may be, A guardian Angel watching over me. O. were I sure while in this vale of woe That he i" present wherec ic'er i go. Though thorns and briars life's dismal path annoy, How would my heart this moment leap for joy Soon as the soul has winged it* flight away, To the bright realms of everlasting day, What glorious scenes shall burst upon ios sight In that biest. land of strange and new delight, There praised and worshipped by the heavenly [train, Most glorious sight, the King of Glory's reign. Tell me ye Angels, is my father there ? Doth he enjoy of all your bliss a share ? Delightful thought, 0 heartfelt ecstasy Where parents shall their long-lost children see Children their parents meet arrsiye-1 in light In the sweet bonds of love to r^anite, On that blest shore of everlasting day Where every sorrow ceases and tears ara wiped [away.

ORIGINAL POETRY. UNKNOWN. Ah. who can tell how many 'Midst the city's din and strife, While walking 011 with buoyant step, Bear within a burdened life ? They may not seem like weary ones, For, casting care aside, Bravely they tread the daily round, Erect with manly pride. Yet, oh if we could glance within And see the saddened heart, 'Twould make us very careful To act a Christian's part. For, all unknown to passers-by, That heart has many woes Oh could we only ease it: But, remember—no one knows. 'Tis thus in every stage of life, We pass each other by Beguiled too oft by sunny smiles, The heart's most bitter cry. But some there are who cannot hide The pain they would conceal; Teach us, 0 Lord, to sympathise, Teach us for such to feel. Do TllOu their heavy burdens share, Oh, leave them not alone Help them to seek Thy pitying love, As they pass on-unknown. Cadoxton. A. M. S.

-J-- MADAME PATH AND THE OGMORE. Madame Patti. as some of our readers may e know, once upon a time lived near the Ogmore River, and spent much of her time fishing. The memory of the great singer has not departed from the valley, and is still so strong, as will bs seen from the appended letter, that one who has never before written any poetry has been stirred to take his aerial flight to sunny Parnassus for the first time. This is the letter :— 14th March, 1892. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SOUTH WALES STAR. Sir.—Myself and a few friends have had a conversa- tion in reference to Madame Patti's fishing expedition in the Ogmore river about eighteen years ago, and how she used to enjoy her tea with old Mrs. Jones, of the Miller's Arms (formerly), and how kind she used to bo to the poor. The thought struck me of dedicating a few lines of poetry to Madame Patti in remembrance of that time, which I here enclose, and if you think they are worth publishing as original poetry, you will favour me by doing so. I am not a poet, and this is my first attempt at poetry.—Yours, AtC., R, PATTI. Oh, Prima Donna" of voice unknown, When wilt thou. tramp thy walks of old, The river still sparkles, the fish still jump, And await thy hand to tish them out. When thou did'st charm the Ogmore Vale With thy charming pressure with rod and reel, The poor they smiled, your bounty they received, And many a prayer was offered, for your happiness [and peace. There was old Kitty Jones who is dea 1 and gone, Whom you honoured with your presence many a time, To the last, the boasted of her honoured guest, Exclaiming, grandest, noblest, of female cast." We still hear of your fame, but that's all our share, Nevertheless, we hope you will become a millionaire, As your generous character is worthy of such wealth, Because you are good to the poor, and all of ill-health. We should like in our hearts to see you once more, Charming the Ogmore with your shidow, as of yore; The poor will be delighted, the rich will be glad, Even the birds will start singing in honour of your [charm. And now, my dear Madam, of whom Welshmen are [proud, May I ask you to remember the poor that are around, And when the day comes to part with your coil, May God grant you a place in his own sacred isle.