The Glamorgan Gazette

THE DISPUTE AT CAERAU. The dispute at Caerau Colliery, Maesteg, is still dragging on, though there are several men work- ing in the pit under a contractor whom the strikers' of course dub as "Blacklegs." At a meeting on Friday evening it was decided to or- ganize a procession of colliers on Monday and march to the works. Notwithstanding the driz- zling rain a few hundreds of workmen joined in the procession, and made things somewhat lively in Commercial-street, with a number of obstre- perously blown whistles. The processionists were accompanied by Inspector Townsend and two or three policemen, who were ready for any emer- gency. Arrived at the Caerau Colliery the leaders were unsuccessful in their endeavours to persuade those who were working from continuing and were defied by the contractor. Thus the days' march was a march in vain.

———————————————— i BRIDGEND RURAL SANI- | TARY AUTHORITY. The ordinary meeting was held on Saturday, the Rev F. W. Edmondes presiding. WATER SUPPLIES IX THE DISTRICT POXTYCLUX.—A committee, consisting of the Guardians of Llanharran and Llanharrv. and Mr Blandy Jenkins, was appointed to report upon the matter of providing for the water supply of the neighbourhood near Llantrisant station in view of the discontinuance of the existing supply by the Pontypridd Rural Sanitary Authority. ABEEKENFIG.—With regard to the water supply of Fountain-row, Aberkenfig, Mr Hurley reported that he bad ascertained that the stoppage was due to the diversion of the spring by coal sinking operations being conducted in the immediate vicinity. The inhabitants had to resort to the old supply which happened to be sufficient at present. ST. BRIDES MAJOR.-As the result of Colonel Ducatt's visit to the district, a letter was read from Mr H. J. Randall intimating that Lord Dunraven was prepareed to re-open the matter of St Brides Major water supply, and to consider any pro- posal the authority might be disposed to make. The Chairman, Col Turbervill, Mr W. llopkitl, and the local guardian were appointed as a committee to wait upon Mr Randall in the matter. OFFICERS AND THE NEW ACT. The appointment of Mr Leyshon as inspector terminating on the 18th inst., Mr Blandy Jenkins gave notice for that officer's re-appointment until the 8th November. The Clerk in reply to the Chairman stated his own appointment was a permanent one, and there was also no limit to that of thb water engineer's. Mr Edmund Lewis said in order to place the inspector on the same footing as the other officers, he would move that Mr Leyshon's re-appoiutment be for one year. The Chairman Of course you must take the ruling of the chair when the motion is made. Mr Lewis I shall always paj great deference to the chair. The Chairman I am not so sure of that. (Laughter). SPECIAL EXPENSES. Precepts were ordered to be issued for the payment of special expenses on a number of parishes, including I -0 200 on Newcastle Higher and £ 100 on Ynisawdre. NEWCASTLE HIGHER PAROCHIAL COMMITTEE. The report of the annual meeting of the above I committee was received intimating the election of the Rev James Jones as chairman, and of Mr Jesse Hurley as hon. secretary.

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For though in the Principality music has for generations been the chief recreation of the people, it has for the most part been choral music in connec- tion with churches and chapels that has occupied attention. Instrumental music is now, however, re- ceiving its fair share of attention, and all those in true sympathy with the art must trust that the movement will go steadily onward. These testi- monials have been received from every quarter of the Principality, while not a few come from other portions of the United Kingdom, and some from South America, India, and other distant countries. All speak most favourably of Messrs Heath's business methods as well as of their instruments. R. J. HEATH & SONS INVITE INSPECTION. FULL ILLUSTRATED LISTS AND VERDICT POST FREE. 5792 ALLAN LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS TO CANADA AND UNITED STATES, < REGULARLY EVERY THURSDAY. BEST, CHEAPEST, and Most EXPEDITIOUS ROUTE to Canada. 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UUWHRIUG HIGHWAY BOARD. THE SURVEYOR AND HIS APPOINTMENT. The ordinary meeting of the Cowbridge District Highway Board was held on Tuesday. Mr Rees Thomas presided and there were also present- Mr D. Spencer, the Rev S. H. F. Nicholl, Messrs Edmund Lewis, T. John (Llanblethian), E. Wilde, J. Board. J. Edwards, J. Lewis, L. Griffiths, T. John (Llanharry), D. Rees, T. Richards and Illtyd Williams. QUARRY RIGHTS AT PENLLYNE. With reference to the question of the quarry in Penllyne parish, which had been enclosed by Mr Homfray, the clerk gave it as his opinion that Mr Homfray was acting within his rights. Members, however, dissented from this view, the Board having taken stone from the quarry since its formation. The Surveyor reported that stone could be obtained from other places in the parish, and on the suggestion of Mr Edmund Lewis it was decided to allow the question to stand over until the Parish Councils came into existence. LLAMIARRAN ROADS. The Surveyor was directed to get the ditch on the Bryncae-road finished with pipes where re- quired, and the offer, by Mr Blandy Jenkins, of f5 towards the cost was accepted. It was also decided to apply to the County Council on account of the heavy expenditure on the highway, to take it over as a main road. On the motion of the Chairman, the Clerk was directed to make application to the Council to im- prove the Cross Inn-road by easing the gradient. DAMAGE TO VELtSDRE ROAD. Mr Edmund Lewis called attention to the ex- cessive damage done to the road from Ruthin Down to Velindre, a distance of two miles, by the hauling of stone for county purposes; and the consequent increased expenditure in its l-epair. The Clerk was directed to apply to the County Council for a contribution towards the main- tenance of the road. THE SURVEYOR AND HIS APPOINTMENT. The Surveyor (Mr Harold Bird), in reply to the Chairman, said his idea was to leave the Board when the Parish Councils were established, if they thought fit. The Chairman I would advise you to send in your resignation at once. Mr Edmund Lewis I don't agree with you. The Chairman said they knew Mr Bird was breaking his engagement by engaging in other business. He (the chairman) disclaimed any personal feeling in the matter. Mr Lewis repeated that he differed with the Chairman as to the desirability of Mr Bird re- signing. The Chairman read a letter he bad received from the Clerk to the County Council, stating that the Surveyor's resignation was not to be sent to him. and intimating that any wishes the Board desired to bring before the Roads' Committee on the matter would be laid before them at their next meeting on the 7th. Mr Lewis I am rather surprised to find that that comes before us. Why should this correspon- dence have taken place? Nothing has trans- pired here. The Chairman I myself wrote to the Local Government Board asking if we had any authority to dismiss a surveyor or employ one. Mr Lewis said they already knew their powers in that matter. The Chairman said he had written in a private capacity and not as Chairman of the Board The Rev. S. Nicholl enquired whether the question arose in connection with the impending change in the system of local government. Mr Lewis said for his part he was not aware that Mr Bird was engaged in any other business. The Clerk said according to the terms of Mr Bird's engagement, he was supposod to devote the whole of his time to his official duties. The Rev S. Nicholl thought they might leave it to the County Council to take what course they thought proper. The matter appeared to be one for Mr Bird's look-out. The Chairman said after the remark Mr Bird had made there, he would advise him to resign rather than to be given notice to. Mr Lewis for the sake of the Board hoped Mr Bird would not resign, as such a step would tend to prejudice the Board's control of the appoint- ment in future. The matter then dropped. MAINTENANCE OF MAIN ROADS. The offer from the County Council of .£1235 for the maintenance of the main roads in the district for the ensuing 12 months was accepted. TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION. It was decided to make representations to the County Council for the connection of Cowbridge with the line of telephonic communication which is to be carried through the town, a resolution which was hastened by the discovery that St Nicholas was to enjoy the benefits of the connec- tion.

A BRITON FERRY BANK- RUPT. HIS WIFE THE OWNER. At Swansea County-court on Thursday last, Mr Edwin Davies applied for the discharge of Henry Davies, grocer, late of College-street, Swansea.— In reply to his Honour, the debtor said his wife now carried on the business in Britonferry.—His Honour Where did she get the capital ?-Debtor: Her brother bought my stock from the Official Receiver.—The Judge: It is your business?- Debtor I mange it.—The Judge (sarcastically); You manage it? Well, I suppose you might be ostensibly, as well as really, proprietor of this business, or else, if your wife's skirts are wide enough, you will be shielding yourself from your creditors behind them. -The discharge was granted.

DEVELOPMENT OF PORT TALBOT. ♦ — A HITCH IN THE SCHEME. This Bill, which has already passed through the House of Lords, came on Thursday before the examiners of the House of Commons for proof of compliance with the further Standing Orders. There was no opposition at this stage, but inas* much as certain formal proofs were not ready, the examiners decided that the Standing Orders had not been complied with. The Bill will accord- ingly have to go before the standing Orders Com- mittee, who will decide whether or not the orders may be dispensed with.

MAESTEG LOCAL BOARD. A CALM AFTER A STORM." THE LETTING OF THE TOWN HALL. THE INFECTIOUS HOSPITAL. DR. DAVIES AND MISS TALBOT. At the usual fortnightly meeting on Friday evening there were present Messrs J Tamblyn I (chairman), Dr Davies, D. Davies. G. Ferrier, Jenkin Jones. J. Williams. T. King Davies, J. Evans. J. G. J. Barrow. D. Bowen, and Rees, SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The Surveyor (Mr Humphreys) reported several cases in which notices had been served to abate nuisances. THE TOWX IIALL. An application was received from Miss Minnie Morgan, Commercial-street, for the free use of the Town Hall on Sunday evenings for one hour from June 3rd to July Sth, for the purpose of training the Maesteg Ladies' Choir to com- pete at the forthcoming inational Eisteddfod, and also for the holding of a concert in connection therewith. ZD The Chairman said the question of the letting of the hall was getting to be a serious matter. because of the resolution passed by the Board at the last meeting in favour of letting the hall free. He thought the plan previously in VO:fue of charging for the use of the hall was far better. Mr Barrow said the Board had decided to let it free at the last meeting, and where were they going to draw the line of demarcation ?' Mr "Williams: There's a gentleman comiug who is predicting the end of the world very shortly, and perhaps there will be no need for us to let it to anyone. (Laughter.) He thought this wholesale business had arisen because of the decision of the Board to let it free to a particular lecturer, and the members then naturally asked themselves why others should not also have it free. He thought the Board did wrong in allowing it free to that man. Mr Ferrier; The bill is headed To all Christians.' Dr Davies said that Mr Barrow had given notice to move that all the resolutions passed at the last meeting in regard to giving the hall gratuitously be rescinded, it would be better if Mr Barrow's motion were to come on now and govern the Board's decision with respect to Miss Morgan's request. Mr Barrow said the reason he gave notice to rescind the resolutions in question was because he thought they were doing a great inj ustice to the ratepayers in allowing people the use of the hall free of charge. The Board were not doing their duty towards the ratepayers. People who used the hall ought to pay, especially in cases where charges of admission were made, and in the case of political meetings. The Clerk, in reply to the Chairman, said it was decided at the last meeting to grant the hall free to the Salvation Army, the Samuel Jones Memorial Committee, the Church Defence Committee, and the Rechabite Society. Mr Williams asked if the Clerk had intimated to these people that they would have the hall free. The Clerk replied that he had made no ofHcial communication, but that no doubt they bad read the report. There would be nothing illegal, however, if the Board now decided otherwise. Mr Williams But it would be morally bad. Mr D. Davies moved that Miss Morgan be granted the use of the hall until loth July, inasmuch as it had been granted to another musical party for Monday evenings at different hours that on the occasion of the concert—it being a benefit concert-the hall be paid for on the usual terms that when the term with the Music Lovers expired, the Board re-consider the matter for the future. Dr Davies seconded the motion, which was carried. THE INFECTIOUS HOSPITAL.—DR. DAVIES AXD MISS TALBOT AGAIN. The Clerk intimated that he had ascertained that the Board's tenancy of the hospital ex- pired in September. Dr Davies said in his letter Mr Knox said he had had the opportunity of laying the matter of the fever hospital before Miss Talbot, who was of opinion that the place was too near the town to be a suitable spot for an infectious hospital. They had had several Local Govern- ment Board Inspectors coming to Maesteg who teld them very emphatically that they I must provide two proper wards in the present hospital which he considered to be very well situated for the purpose. It had, in fact, all the necessary features of a good infectious hospital, viz It was easy of access and convenient for the railway station; it has a good elevation being 700 feet above the sea level; and it is 400 yards from the nearest street and 200 yards from the nearest abode. That nearest abode was an isolated house. To state that the building was too near the town was of course quite incorrect. Miss Talbot monopolised the land on that side, and the most convenient land for a fever hospital a Board could have. The Board had no object whatever except to get a suitable place for the ratepayers of Maesteg, and if they had to build a new hospital they would be put to £ 1200 or JE1800 extra expense-or X1000 at least. He proposed therefore that the Clerk write to the Local Government Board explaining how the Board was situated, and telling them that they had received a letter from Miss Talbot, the chief landowner on one side of Maesteg, refusing the most commodious and suitable site in Maesteg. Dr Davies added:— I consider the way we have been treated in this matter is exceedingly ungenerous and ex- ceedingly despotic. Mr Bowen seconded the motion and said it was full time that the Board moved in an effectual way to show the way they were being treated in regard to the hospital. Dr Davies thought the Board was unanimous on the question; but if there was any other spot that any member of the Board could point out he should be glad. Mr Ferrier said he did not see at present any hopes of getting the present site. If he was not wrongly impressed, the Board had land of their own thai could be utilised for the purpose without having to interfere with anybody. That was the large plot of land near the Llwydarth Fields. The Board had lost some land-it had been taken from them-and he did not know of a better thing that could be done for this piece of land than to utilise it for this purpose. Mr Rees was quite in sympathy with Dr Davies' motion; at the same time he thought it would be better to postpone it for a short time, especially as the Board was in treaty with Miss Talbot. They might cause friction and make it very difficult to come to terms with regard to water supply. The Chairman It is inadvisable for us to do anything that would irritate Miss Talbot in any way. Mr Barrow mentioned that Miss Talbot had built a nice hospital at her own expense at Taibach. The Chairman said it had been suggested that the Board should combine with some other neighbouring authority and build a hospital. Dr Davies thought there was no inclination that way on the part of any neighbouring Board. Mr Rees suggested the withdrawal of the motion. Dr Davies: The excuse given in the letter is that the site is too near the town. To a medical man that is the greatest nonsense that anyone can utter. It is almost too absurd to put it on paper. The Chairman suggested that an interview be sought with Mr Knox. This suggestion was generally concurred in, and eventually Dr Davies signified his willingness to withdraw his motion, and it was unanimously agreed to seek an interview with Mr Knox. Dr Davies complained of the refuse in Soutk Parade and the state of Park-street. j The matter was referred to the Surveyor. THE WATER SUPPLY. The Board directed the Clerk to write to Mr I Knox that they could not give up the weigh- bridge site for a concession in regard to the water question with reference to Brynmawr Farm. A letter from the Local Government Board inquired as to the present position of the water- works scheme.

NEATH COUNTY POLICE FBIDAY. 1 Before Messrs G. H. DAVEY, T. S. SUTTON, and J. B. PADDON. J porR JIONTES rOR THEFT. '1 Robert Wyane, labourer. Swausea, was charged with stealing a drake and hen, value 10s, the property of Mrs Mary Cowler, Halfway House, Briton Ferry Road. on the 2-5th ult. Prisoner pleaded guilty, and there being several convictions already against him, he was sent to prison for four months with hardlabour. A SERIOUS OFFEXCE. M Leyshon Williams, batcher, Aberavon, was fined > 10s and costs for being drunk in charge of a horse and trap at Melincrjtlw*n on the 2Dih ult. Police- constable Phillips proved the charge. ADULTERATED WHISKEY. Emma Jenkins, licensed victualler. Resolven, was charged with selling adulterated whiskey on the 18th ult. Police-sergeant Williams stated that he purchased a half rint of whiskey at the Vaughan Arms. The whiskey was divided in the usual manner. Superintendent Jamws Thomas produced the analyst's certificate, which showed that the whiskey was 40 £ degrees under prool. Defendant was fined £ 1 and costs. DEUXKENXESS. "9- John Jones, labourer. Skewen. was fnied 2s 6d and costs for being drunk on licensed premises. LICENSE TSANSFEE8. The temporary transfers of the following licenses were granted:—Ancient Briton, to G-wenllian Thomas Blue Boar, to Emma Thomas Lamb Inn, to Watkin Price; Mackworth Hotel, to W. B. Trick Wyndbam Arms, to Morgan Lewis; King's Arms, to James Love; Albert Inn, to Thomas Richards; London Inn. to Elizabeth Tucker; Anchor Inn, Briton Ferry, to Susanna Evans; Assembly-rooms, Briton Ferry, to Eleanor Roberts; Colliers' Arms, Glyncorrwg, to Elizabeth Matthews Star Inn, Crynant. to Dinah James and King's Head, Pontrhydyfen, to John Lewis. -= ^mmmmm_ 1

PRESENTATION TO the REV. E. ROWE EVANS, NEATH. A social tea and musical evening was held at the Lecture Hall of the Orchard Place Baptist Chapel on Thursday evening last week, on the occasion of a presentation to the Rev E. Rowe Evans of his portrait in oils by the members of his Bible Class. When The feast was over and the boards were cleared a large and enthusiastic audience assembled to do honour to the event. Mr B. H. Thomas, the senior deacon and president of the Sunday School, pre- sided. A pianoforte duet by Misses Nation and E. Jenkins, and a cornet solo by Mr Harris, were much appreciated. Solos by Miss Hawkes, Miss Nellie Jones, Miss Nation, Miss Rees, and Mr David Jones elicited rounds of applause. Two humorous dia- logues rendered by Messrs Wilcox and Waring and Miss Nation evoked much laughter and cheering. Mr Snow, the hon sec of the church, having read a sympathetic letter from Mr E. C. Curtis, hon treasurer of the Sunday School, the President called upon Mr Kingdon to make the presentation. The members of the Bible Ciass. who occupied seats in front, having risen to their feet, Mr Kingdom, in felicitous terms, spoke of the ability and faithfulness of Mr Rowe Evans as teacher of the Bible Class, which numbered forty-nine members; and begged him to accept the gift from his class as a sincere token of their esteem and affection. The Rev E. Rowe Evans, who was received with much enthusiasm, in responding, expressed his profound gratitude for their beautiful gift. The feeling that was exhibited that evening appealed to his highest and best emotions. The rev gentleman, who was evidently moved, spoke briefly of the work of the Bible Class, and concluded by expressing his earnest hope that they might not only be united in the bonds of Christian knowledge aud social fel- lowship, but also in love and service of their God and Jesus Christ their Saviour. Mr Wm Williams (the hon see of the class), Mr Wm Thomas, Mr John Davies (the treasurer of the church), and the President having spoke in eulogistic terms of Mr Rowe Evans' services, A comprehensive vote of thanks to the President and those who had assisted at the tea and entertain- ment was passed very heartily. The most enjoyable proceedings were brought to a close by singing the doxology and the pronouncing of the benediction.

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